Podcasts about strangers

Episode Summary On This Month in the Apocalypse, Brooke, Inmn, and Miriam talk about everything that happened in August, covering wild fires, data centers, a very famous sandwich, the state of policing and resistance to it, and a complicated victory. Host Info Inmn can be found on Instagram @shadowtail.artificery. Brooke can be found on Mastodon @ogemakwebrooke. Miriam can be found making funnies on the Strangers' Bluesky Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness This podcast is powered by Pinecast.Read transcript

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Pleasure to have former United Methodist minister Dodie on with us this week to talk about Father Gabriel's first appearance and everything else in this episode. Links: Jason's interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctuary-s5e1-andrew-j-west-gareth  Next up: TWD S5E3 “Four Walls and a Roof”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Seen Alien: Earth yet? It's been pretty great so far. Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reposted from The ‘Cast of Us, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us — Pleasure to have former United Methodist minister Dodie on with us this week to talk about Father Gabriel's first appearance and everything else in this episode. Links: Jason's interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/156-no-sanctuary-s5e1-andrew-j-west-gareth  Next up: TWD S5E3 “Four Walls and a Roof”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com.  Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Seen Alien: Earth yet? It's been pretty great so far. Join Jason, Randy, and Kara to talk it out on Wax Episodic. Available wherever you get podcasts, or at waxepisodic.com   Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the final episode of series 86, everyone! In this series, we are covering our first LARP, Strangers on the ‘Net, an online live action roleplaying game where you play as 90's teens pretending to be 90's teens in an online fandom forum to pretend to be characters from a fandom you all know and love, with previous guest of the show and designer of this game, Allison K. Cole! In today's episode, finish our discussion with Allison and spill the tea about our characters' possible interactions in our fanfic portion! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: One Shot Network Twitch: https://twitch.tv/oneshotrpg Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Check out other great shows on the network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Allison K. Cole: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/prairieeyes.bsky.social Website: https://softchaos.games Soft Chaos Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/softchaos.games Games/Tools discussed this episode: Strangers on the ‘Net Crowdfunding Campaign: Website: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/softchaos/strangers-on-net Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:31) - Finishing up how we thought character creation went for this game (00:07:00) - How does character creation in this game set expectations for play? (00:18:00) - Flaws and Strengths (00:24:59) - Fanfic! (00:34:32) - Take it up a level! (00:42:41) - Episode Closer (00:44:47) - Call to Action (00:56:03) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Just for Kicks by GhostOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7666 Clip 2: Black Crown by Andrew SantonOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8359 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, we have a crossover episode with the Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness podcast where Miriam talks with Andy about his zine that is our featured zine for August and state of the world that inspired it. The title says it all. Find the zine at www.tangledwilderness.org. Guest Info Andy works with the Chosen Family Law Center, which offers free legal services for non-nuclear and LBGTQ families. Chosenfamilylawcenter.org @andyeyeballs.bsky.social Host Info Miriam can be found making funnies on the Strangers' Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwildernes This podcast is powered by Pinecast.Read transcript

Take a Eurotrip with the Strangers as they dive into another classic body horror film! This time it's John Landis' classic werewolf tale, "An American Werewolf in London" starring David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne!"An American Werewolf in London" is streaming on Fandango at Home and Amazon Prime Video!After surviving a vicious werewolf attack that left his friend dead, an American backpacker in London becomes a murderous werewolf himself.#creature #film #reviews #commentary #movies #strangersinthealps #satellite12 #moviepodcast #anamericanwerewolfinlondon #davidnaughton #jennyagutter #griffindunne #johnlandisFollow all of our relevant links here: https://linktr.ee/satellite12

Episode Summary This month on Strangers, Miriam talks with Andy about his zine and the state of the world that inspired it. The title says it all. Find the zine at www.tangledwilderness.org. Guest Info Andy works with the Chosen Family Law Center, which offers free legal services for non-nuclear and LBGTQ families. Chosenfamilylawcenter.org @andyeyeballs.bsky.social Host Info Miriam can be found making funnies on the Strangers' Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwildernes Find out more at https://strangers-in-a-tangled-wildern.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-69f62d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Strangers In A Tangled Wilderness.

The crew stumbles into a tunnel designed to kill. Pod racers - turbo-charged hover engines screaming at breakneck speed - tear through every 30 seconds. A mysterious Guild agent is watching. Wrecking Ball Johnston is alive (somehow). And Grin… might finally be gone. His face fades from Doc's palm. But is he truly finished?Who is this? Stealing his essence... Tannis?PLAY THE DUST WORLD RPG NOW:We've released the epic RPG Dust world and we want your help. Dust World PBTA is RPG Empire's sci-fi western game that's simple, fast, and Powered By The Apocalypse. Are you ready? Enter The Gun-Filled Lands Of An Obliterated Civilization. Play as gunslinging anime-inspired heroes on their mission to discover the truth behind the lost civilization and its technology. GET THE GUIDE NOW:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2Dust world RPG Podcast is an actual play Role-playing podcast like the Adventure Zone Podcast or Critical Role. The setting is a sci-fi western a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter into dust creating the wastelands.Dust World RPG is a Powered By The Apocalypse game. Dust World is a Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell Copywrite 2020. The setting was created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar. The game was written by Paul-Thomas Parnell and Dumaresq de Pencier.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Strangers in the Pines: A Monster Of The Week actually play roleplaying podcast inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. It takes place in a small strange town called Pine Forge nestled in the Blackwood national park in Northeast Oregon, USA, and follows, the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries of the Strangers in the Pines.https://www.therpgempire.com/strangers-in-the-pinesCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord Server to chat with us and talk all things RPGs: https://discord.gg/2jnyGv9Follow and send us DMs on Instagram: @theRPGempireJoin the Empire!

Feeling stressed? Relax with tonight's bedtime story, more chapters of Love by Elizabeth von Arnim, author of Enchanted April. A young man falls in love with and pursues a much older woman. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/supportOr, you can support with a one time donation at buymeacoffee.com/justsleeppodOrder your copy of the Just Sleep book! https://www.justsleeppodcast.com/book/If you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off.Goodnight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arlie Hochschild is an author and professor emerita of sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her books include Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right and Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Arlie Hochschild discuss the fear of empathy among the American left, the impact of the loss of pride among white working class communities, and how to understand the deep story of Latinos who voted for Trump in 2024. ⁠ This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clar⁠⁠i⁠⁠t⁠⁠y⁠⁠.⁠ Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following ⁠this link on your phone⁠. Email: podcast@persuasion.community  Website: ⁠http://www.persuasion.community⁠ Podcast production by Jack Shields, and Leonora Barclay Connect with us! ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Google⁠ Twitter: ⁠@Yascha_Mounk⁠ & ⁠@joinpersuasion⁠ Youtube: ⁠Yascha Mounk⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Persuasion Community⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After their son'd brain was sent home in a cardboard box, family sues funeral home. Company helps you sell tickets to your wedding so strangers can attend. British man breaks world record by riding 55 roller coasters in one week. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones

In his second Massey Lecture, Ian Williams explores the power of conversation with strangers. He says humanity comes out when interacting with them. But how do we open ourselves up to connect with strangers while safeguarding our personal sovereignty? *The Massey Lectures originally aired in November of 2024.

This week it's the story of a battleship so famous that they made an entire musical about her. gazafunds.comDon't forget to check out our guest appearance on We Always Lie to Strangers where we are introduced to the 1953 Springfield Missouri Cobra Scare. Sources: Evans, David C. The Japanese Navy in World War II: In the Words of Former Japanese Naval Officers, 2nd Edition. Naval Institute Press, 2017. Toll, Ian W. Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941 - 1942. Norton, 2012. "Salvage of the USS Oklahoma, 1942 - 1944." Naval History and Heritage Command. https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/wars-and-events/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor-raid/post-attack-ship-salvage/salvage-of-uss-oklahoma--1942-1944.html"USS Oklahoma (Battleship # 37, later BB-37), 1916-1946." Naval History and Heritage Command. https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/us-navy-ships/battleships/oklahoma-bb-37.html"USS Oklahoma - Official Website." https://ussoklahoma.com/Support the show

This week we're discussing every album by Thinking Fellers Union Local 282. Let's just get this out of the way now: you probably haven't heard of this band, but that needs to change today. TFUL 282 are one of the smartest and most creatively gifted bands in history. Noisy, silly, beautiful, and wildly technical at times. If you have even a passing interest in 90s rock then strap in for some of the wackiest and most incredible albums ever made.   Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Wormed by Leonard 26:41 Ranting About Ticketmaster 42:44 Tangle 49:19 Lovelyville 59:53 Mother of All Saints 1:13:16 Admonishing the Bishops 1:29:30 The Funeral Pudding 1:36:39 Strangers from the Universe 1:43:50 I Hope It Lands 1:57:13 Bob Dinners and Larry Noodles Present... 2:10:54 Outro 2:24:58 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: Strangers from the Universe (1994) -- Best Album I Hope It Lands (1996) -- Personal Favorite Tangle (1989) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: I Hope It Lands (1996) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Tangle (1989) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Wormed by Leonard (1988) Tangle (1989) Lovelyville (1991) Mother of All Saints (1992) Admonishing the Bishops EP (1993) The Funeral Pudding EP (1994) Strangers from the Universe (1994) I Hope It Lands (1996) Bob Dinners and Larry Noodles Present Tubby Turdner's Celebrity Avalanche (2001)

“Strangers are come into the sanctuaries of the Lord's house.” — Jeremiah 51:51 In this account the faces of the Lord's people were covered with shame, for it was a terrible thing that men should intrude into the Holy Place reserved for the priests alone. Everywhere about us we see like cause for sorrow. How […]

Welcome to the third episode of series 86, everyone! In this series, we are covering our first LARP, Strangers on the ‘Net, an online live action roleplaying game where you play as 90's teens pretending to be 90's teens in an online fandom forum to pretend to be characters from a fandom you all know and love, with previous guest of the show and designer of this game, Allison K. Cole! In today's episode, we talk the business side of TTRPGs with Allison as well as starting to get into our thoughts on how the character creation process went for this game! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: One Shot Network Twitch: https://twitch.tv/oneshotrpg Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Check out other great shows on the network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Allison K. Cole: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/prairieeyes.bsky.social Website: https://softchaos.games Soft Chaos Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/softchaos.games Games/Tools discussed this episode: Strangers on the ‘Net Crowdfunding Campaign: Website: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/softchaos/strangers-on-net Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:27) - Reintroductions (00:07:30) - D20 for your thoughts? (00:17:34) - Personal preferences to avoid for character creation (00:22:12) - Working in a cooperative and getting art grants (00:36:34) - How did the character creation process go for this game? (00:48:39) - Call to Action (00:56:53) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Just for Kicks by GhostOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7666 Clip 2: Black Crown by Andrew SantonOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8359 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip Fracassi is an American writer of horror, thriller, and science fiction. He has written multiple novels, screenplays, and short stories. He has been nominated for the Bram Stoker Award and the British Fantasy Award. He is the author of the novels A Child Alone with Strangers, Gothic, Boys in the Valley, The Third Rule of Time Travel, and The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre. He is also the author of the story collections Behold the Void, Beneath a Pale Sky, and No One is Safe! Pre-order The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre Philip's Website Philip's Podcast (The Dark Word) Philip's Instagram 

It's common to think of Christianity as a colonialist instrument of oppression. But what if the gospel is the only thing in the world that can truly bring different cultures, nations, and people together in a unifying love that transforms the world?

Greetings strangers, queer and pleasant. Come hear another episode of our podcast. Starring Laura Kate Magnet-Dale & Jane Aerith Magnet-Dale. A couple of queer, trans ladies who enjoy being very very silly. In this episode: Drag x Drive Together Metroid Prime Remastered Bridge Command and more. You can get early access to episodes of Q&PS over on patreon.com/stonedmonkeyradio Q&PS t-shirts available here: www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/79965780 www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/79965063 Also, if you'd like to pick up our book - based on the awful nonsense of Supremacy Software, it will be available again soon.

Deep-Dive Article About Plague Weddings: https://weirddarkness.com/plague-weddings-1918/During the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918, desperate communities forced their poorest and most vulnerable members to marry each other, often complete strangers, in cemeteries, believing these morbid ceremonies would convince God to end the plague.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Imagine a young mother coming home late one night after a trip to the ER for a minor illness. The next day she is missing. That is just the beginning of the strange and unsettling case of Charlotte Pollis. (The Disappearance of Charlotte Pollis) *** There was a time when people would get married in cemeteries – not because they were goth or because they loved the macabre surroundings, but because they felt it would keep them from getting sick. (Plague Weddings) *** The five pointed star is ubiquitous. We learn to draw it in grade school, teachers draw it on our test papers to show we've done a good job – but turn the star upside down and suddenly it becomes mysterious, and strange… it become a pentagram. Why does the pentagram hold so much power over some people? And what are the secrets it holds? (Secrets of the Pentagram) *** It's a supernatural creature that appears at night to travelers. If you see a white one, it is there to protect you from harm and help you along your journey. If you see a black one, it is there to kill you. We'll look at the Central American cryptid known as the cadejo. (The Cadejo) ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:02:15.228 = Show Open00:04:11.370 = Plague Weddings00:12:03.075 = Disappearance of Charlotte Pollis00:30:23.574 = Secrets of the Pentagram00:37:45.929 = The Cadejo00:47:52.561 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Power of the Pendulum” by T.C. Lethbridge: https://amzn.to/37WS6QD“The Disappearance of Charlotte Pollis” from Lost & Found Blogs: https://tinyurl.com/y8ckncps“Plague Weddings” by Michele Debczak for Mental Floss: https://tinyurl.com/y9emwvvl“Secrets of the Pentagram” by A. Sutherland for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/ybua5scx“The Cadejo” by Robert Bitto for Mexico Unexplained: https://tinyurl.com/y7725k8f=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 23, 2020NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PlagueWeddings#PlagueWeddings #BlackWeddings #CemeteryWeddings #SpanishFlu1918 #JewishFolklore #PandemicRituals #CholeraOutbreaks #GravesideMarriage #HarryFleckman #DoraWisman #Winnipeg1918 #MountHebronCemetery #PhiladelphiaCemetery #FannyJacobs #HaroldRosenberg #JewishTraditions #EasternEurope #PandemicHistory #1918Influenza #ReligiousRituals #FolkMedicine #JewishSuperstitions #ForcedMarriages #DivineIntervention #HistoricalPandemics #JewishHistory #19thCenturyHistory #UnusualWeddings #DarkHistory #ForgottenTraditions #PandemicSuperstitions #ReligiousControversy #WWIEpidemics #TyphoidMary #DiseaseOutbreaks #FolkloreAndDisease #MarriageRituals #DeathAndMarriage #SupernaturalCures #HistoricalEpidemics #UnusualHistory #WeirdHistory #HistoryFacts #CreepyHistory #ObscureHistory #CemeteryHistory #JewishCommunity #HistoricalRituals #PandemicResponse #VintageWeddings

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, Inmn is joined by Bryce from No More Deaths to talk about their recently published map of migrant deaths in the border lands and the context that makes this report incredibly important. You can read the report at NoMoreDeaths.org Guest Info No More Deaths can be found at nomoredeaths.org, on Instagram @nomoredeaths_nomasmuertes, or on Twitter @nomoredeaths. Host Info Inmn can be found on Instagram @shadowtail.artificery Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness. You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Welcome back to Snafu with Robin Zander. In this episode, I'm joined by Bree Groff, consultant, writer, and author of Today Was Fun. We talk about why mischief belongs at work, how humor and flirtation create real psychological safety, and the bold design choices behind her unforgettable book cover. Bree shares how she moved from CEO roles to full creative freedom, and how that shift helped her find her voice. We discuss marketing in 2025, how AI might reshape work and writing, and why personal agency, not hours, is the most important lever in a workweek.  Bree offers practical insights for leading with joy, helping kids future-proof their lives, and deciding what's “enough” in a world that always demands more. She also reflects on writing the book while parenting, consulting, and building her own business, and what it means to embrace the joy of not knowing what comes next. Bree will also be joining us live at Responsive Conference 2025, and I'm thrilled for you to hear her on stage. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, get them here. Books Trickster Makes This World: Mischief, Myth, and Art — Lewis Hyde Anansi Boys — Neil Gaiman Work Less, Do More: Designing the 4-Day Week — Alex Pang Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less―Here's How — Alex Pang Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less — Alex Pang Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts — Ryan Holiday Today Was Fun — Bree Groff The 4-Hour Workweek —Tim Ferriss Responsive: What It Takes to Create a Thriving Organization — Robin Zander Podcasts/Videos TED Talk: How to Start a Movement — Derek Sivers Start (0:00) The Story Behind the Book Cover (00:07.822) Robin opens with a personal observation: Bree's nails are the exact shade of green as her book cover – a smiley face on a highlighter yellow-green background.  Bree laughs and explains the choice behind the bold, offbeat cover: It was designed by Rodrigo Corral, known for iconic covers like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck*. When she first saw it (at 3 a.m.), she gasped and loved it — it stood out and made a statement. The smiley is cheeky but not cheesy; it suggests optimism with a bite. The color isn't quite yellow — it's that “gross green” that almost hurts to look at. That tension is the point. “It's got some edge... not your straight-up yellow.” This tension – bright and fun, but just a bit weird or off –  is exactly the tone she wanted for the book and for herself. The Wink That Makes Work Fun Again (01:51) Robin brings up his old graduation photo: he posed slightly off-center, adding a knowing smirk. At the time, he didn't know why he chose that shot, but later realized it made people curious, like a small rebellion baked into something formal. Bree relates completely. She talks about: Why humor and a bit of mischief matter in professional settings. The concept of flirtation – not romantic, but playful: A wink in a branding campaign. A reference that only a few insiders get. A running joke between team members. Mischief creates risk and intimacy, both essential for real connection. These small acts of rebellion are actually signs of psychological safety and creativity. “You need a little bit of flirtation at work... a wink that says, ‘we're in this together.'” She argues that fun isn't a distraction – it's a sign that something is working. Tricksters, SNAFUs, and the Role of Risk in Work (05:49.219) Robin brings in the idea of the trickster, from folklore characters like Anansi and Coyote to his podcast title SNAFU. These figures don't follow the rules, and that's what makes them interesting. Bree expands on the connection between play and professionalism: There's a cultural script that says “seriousness = competence.” But in her experience, some of the best work moments involve play, risk, and even slight embarrassment. Being human together – laughing too loud, saying something weird, trying something bold – is what builds bonds. Real joy at work comes from these edge moments, not the sanitized ones. “You have to go beyond professionalism to access the most fun parts of work.” They agree that creating spaces where people can color outside the lines is not just fun – it's productive. Beyond Palatable: From People-Pleasing to Belonging (08:29.068) Robin shares a lesson from his mother: that once you leave high school, life is no longer a popularity contest. But he's realized that in business, especially branding, people often still chase approval and “likability.” Bree offers a deeper lens: Being “palatable” – meaning universally acceptable – is actually the opposite of being memorable. People who try to please everyone end up blending in. What she wants is to be delicious, or at least striking, not for everyone, but unforgettable to some. She draws a line between Fitting in: performing a version of yourself to meet social norms. Belonging: being your full, vibrant self and finding others who welcome it. “Please don't chew me up. I'm not palatable — I'm not trying to be.” This philosophy shows up in her book's voice, design, and in how she shows up in the world. Selling a Book in 2025: Bottles in the Ocean (12:21.838) What's it been like trying to promote a book in 2025? Bree describes her strategy as both scrappy and intuitive: She thinks of book marketing as sending “a million notes in bottles” – not knowing which will land. Her approach includes: Partnering with a publicist. Creating swag kits with branded gear. Pitching the book to “chatty” communities (e.g., alumni groups, newsletters, podcast audiences). Posting regularly, even when it feels silly. She cites the idea of “luck surface area”: the more interesting things you do, and the more people you tell, the more chances something will stick. “You do interesting things and talk about them a lot... and maybe something takes off.” Still, she acknowledges that luck plays a role. There's no guaranteed playbook, just momentum and hope. Is It Worth Talking About? (14:47.63) Robin references a quote from Tucker Max: that all marketing, in the end, is just word-of-mouth. Bree shares what guided her during the writing process: Her goal was to create something remarkable — in the literal sense: Something people would want to talk about. Not just good – but distinct, resonant, and weird enough to share. She wanted to avoid the “business book voice” – flat, generic, overly polished. She lights up when she talks about: Strangers sharing the book on social. Friends are texting her about it. An old college boyfriend resurfaced after reading it. “When that starts happening... You realize the machine is working.” She's less interested in best-seller lists and more focused on impact – ideas spreading from person to person, because they hit. Finding Her Voice: From Blogger to Book Author (16:36.665) Bree traces the evolution of her writing life: Started a travel blog in her early 20s and loved it immediately. Played with writing publicly over the years: occasional posts on LinkedIn, Fast Company, and later Substack (which began two years ago, alongside early book ideation). Writing always felt natural, but being a public voice within organizations came with constraints: “Even when I was CEO, I still felt the need to toe the party line.” Going solo changed everything: No longer represents a company's brand – just her own. Writing feels more honest, bolder, and more fun when it's “Bree Groff's opinions” alone. Stepping out independently accelerated her writing voice and gave her creative freedom. Writing in the Age of AI (18:19.63) Robin asks: Does writing still matter in the world of AI? Bree's take: She's a verbal processor — writing is how she discovers what she believes. “I never know how an article is going to end… I write my way into the idea.” She rarely uses AI in writing (aside from Grammarly). She prefers human composition even for emails. Writing helps her organize and refine her thinking: “I'll write a sentence and go – wait, do I believe that? And rewrite.” What writing offers that AI can't (yet): Emotional authenticity. A confessional power — like stand-up comedy: humans telling uncomfortable truths, out loud. She hopes we'll someday have digital labels like: “This was made by a human.” Robin presses for Bree's take on what AI changes – for better or worse. Bree's pessimistic view: Mass unemployment is a likely risk. Not convinced by the “tech creates more jobs” argument – even referencing Jevons Paradox: as things become more efficient, we just use more of them. “I can't quite think my way out of the unemployment problem.” Bree's optimistic vision: We're burned out. AI could fix that. If used right, AI can reduce workloads, not eliminate humans: “Wouldn't it be great if we used these efficiencies to help people live happy, regulated lives?” This would require a policy change, like tax incentives for companies that adopt a 4-day workweek. But she admits: that's a long shot. “It would take a lot for companies to prioritize reducing burnout over cutting costs.” Entrepreneurship Isn't a 4-Day Workweek (And That's Okay) (25:04.686) Robin challenges Bree's hope with reality: Entrepreneurship is chaotic and demanding, as when he launched both a restaurant and a conference in one year. When building something from scratch, the work is relentless. “There's no 4-day workweek when you're going zero to one.” He notes Bree's book could become a “perennial seller,” but only if she builds that momentum now — and that means hustle. Bree agrees — and offers nuance: She's in a launch phase. The last 6 weeks have been intense: Nights, weekends, articles, appearances. Her daughter is in a full-day camp to support this push. But it's intentional and temporary. She frames her philosophy like this: Overwork can be fun, energizing, even addictive –  if it's seasonal. She's already planned recovery: A two-week log-off in late August. A blocked-out first week of September for reset. Bree continues on the myth of “reasonable” work limits: There's nothing special about 40 or 60 hours. The only reason we cap out is that we literally run out of time. Businesses will take as much as you give, and now AI won't hit those limits. So we have to decide what's enough, not the market. “If we're going to cap work somewhere, why not cap it lower and enjoy our lives?” She reminds us: Deadlines and pace are levers, not laws. You can pull other levers, like starting earlier, extending timelines, or balancing your team differently. Robin shares that his intense physical regimen (handstands, running, cold plunges, hikes) isn't about health prescriptions — it's about joy. That same mindset applies to work. If building his company lights him up, great – but it's a personal choice, not a universal blueprint. Bree underscores that agency is key: the danger arises when a founder's choice to overwork becomes the cultural expectation for everyone else. A CEO has different stakes than employees; assuming equal sacrifice is unfair and toxic. Overwork becomes problematic when choice is removed or social pressure distorts it. They introduce the idea of opportunity cost: Every hour spent grinding is an hour not spent with loved ones, moving your body, or simply resting. Many delay self-care with the illusion they'll "catch up later" – but your body and relationships exist in the now. Robin recalls a brutal 2016: two startups, no time, lost relationships – a visceral reminder that everything has a cost. Work, But Make It Weird (36:39) Robin draws a parallel between their playful ethos and The 4-Hour Workweek: redefining productivity with mischief and authenticity. He asks Bree how leaders can lead differently – more playfully – without violating norms or HR policies. Bree delivers a gem: Her team once suggested that a CEO explain their product to a bunch of 7-year-olds on a picnic blanket. They scripted techy questions ("What's your tech stack?") for the kids, hired a comedy consultant, and filmed the whole thing. It was wild, unexpected… and the most beloved part of an otherwise traditional company week. The magic was in the vulnerability and humanity of the CEO — letting people into his home, sharing space with kids, and showing joy. Bree's advice to leaders: Rearrange the office furniture for no reason. Use Comic Sans in a slide just to annoy a designer. Hide jokes in presentations that only two people will catch. Amuse yourself. That's reason enough, and it models psychological safety and play for everyone else. Robin calls this “the courage to play” – the bravery to step out of line just enough to invite others into the fun. Bree builds on this: We're often afraid that having fun will make us look stupid – but that fear is misplaced. She quotes Amy Poehler: “Nobody looks stupid when they're having fun.” Play is an act of self-assurance, not frivolity. Bree shares a personal win: she turned a project Gantt chart into a hand-drawn arcade-style horse race. No one else joined in, but she loved it. And that joy, in and of itself, is a worthy output. Work According to a 10-Year-Old (42:21.176) Robin asks: How does Bree's daughter describe what she does? Her answer? “You help people work together.” Bree beams — that's not far off. Her daughter has even become her little publicist, linking nail polish to Bree's book and promoting it to strangers. Robin dreams of having kids and wonders about their future in a rapidly evolving world. Bree is grateful her daughter is 10, not 22 – the future feels so uncertain that not knowing is oddly freeing. College may or may not matter; she might be a marketing manager or start an artist retreat in Tuscany. The one stable prediction? Human connection. Jobs built on empathy, presence, and the hug – literal or metaphorical – will always have value. Robin jokes (but not really) about resisting the idea of robot romantic partners. Bree wonders: Will we be seen as biased for resisting AI companionship? Is that the next generational tension? The Only Skill That Might Still Matter in 2040 (43:55.959) Robin asks: What durable skills should Gen Alpha learn in a world of AI and noise? Bree's first thought: “understanding human behavior” — but AI might already be better at that. So she lands on something deeper: The skill of knowing what kind of life you want to lead. It's rarely taught, and sorely needed. That's why so many people wake up at 40, mid-career, with a law degree but no love for the law, and end up switching to something that finally feels like them. Teaching kids to listen to their appetites and curiosities might be the most powerful, future-proof education we can offer. Bree argues that most people were never taught to ask foundational questions about the life they truly want: From childhood to college, we follow preset tracks – curriculum, majors, careers. If you're lucky, you get an elective or two. But real self-inquiry? Rare. We're missing education on key lifestyle preferences: What kind of schedule do I like? What kind of people energize me? Do I want to live in a city or near nature? How much solitude, structure, or chaos is ideal for me? Bree believes this underdeveloped self-awareness is the root cause of burnout: People follow “the path,” get promoted, tick boxes, and still feel unsatisfied. Companies gladly fill the vacuum with corporate ladders and titles – senior director, VP, etc. But we rarely stop to ask: Do I want my boss's job? Her hope for her daughter: not just career success, but aliveness. To develop the instincts and courage to ask: What do I want to get out of my short time here? And to find joy in helping others experience a bit more light while they're here, too. “Who Are You and What Is Your Purpose?” (51:33.666) Robin shares a surprising memory: a third-grade class titled Who Are You and What Is Your Purpose? He doesn't remember the content – school was tough for him then – but the title stuck. It captured something real and deep that still resonates. Bree lights up: “Okay, I take it all back – someone was teaching this, and it was you!” They land on a core truth: that mischief, self-knowledge, and authenticity are deeply intertwined. Knowing who you are is the first step. And honoring the weird, playful part of yourself makes life better — and work richer. Order, Chaos & a Trello Board (53:51) Robin pivots: What did Bree learn about writing through this book, especially while juggling parenting and client work? Bree shares her full process: She started with a Trello board: each list represented a chapter. Over many months, she collected bits of inspiration: ideas from the shower, great quotes, Substack entries, research snippets – all filed as cards. This meant when it came time to write, she wasn't starting from scratch. Her trick: separate idea collection from prose creation. Once she had a "pile of disorganized meat," she could stitch it together with intention. She scheduled 4-hour blocks to write ~1,000 words per session – 50 sessions = a 50,000-word book. She was thoughtful about pacing and reader experience: "That was a heavy part – maybe time for a joke. "I've been light for a while – maybe we need some grounding research." The outcome: a process that respected her creativity, time, and humanity. The Joy of Not Knowing What's Next (54:45.848) Robin asks: Now that the book is out, what's next? Bree doesn't know, and that feels exciting. She's booked through the fall with workshops, consulting, media, and speaking. But beyond that? It's open. She's leaning into serendipity: Publishing the book drew new, inspiring people into her life – people like Robin. She's open to building the classic “author-speaker-consultant” portfolio. Or possibly returning to SYPartners, depending on what fits. Or a totally new path. What makes it possible? A jumpy career history – she's used to leaps. A baseline of financial stability – and a partner with a more predictable job. Uncertainty isn't terrifying when you trust yourself to figure it out. “I can see through October. That's enough.” Robin wraps with heartfelt praise: Few first books feel as personal and reflective of their author as Today Was Fun. Even fewer come with so many shared connections vouching not just for the content, but the author herself. Where to Find Bree Groff (58:13.58) He urges people to read the book and see Bree on stage at the Responsive Conference (Sept 17–18). Bree shares where to find her: Website: breegroff.com Substack, LinkedIn, Instagram – all linked from her site. People Mentioned: Rodrigo Corral Lewis Hyde Neil Gaiman Tony Hsieh James Clear Tucker Max Alex Pang Ryan Holiday Tim Ferriss Amy Poehler Derek Sivers Justin Gordon BJ Fogg Seth Godin Organizations / Companies Zander Media SYPartners Nobel Zappos Microsoft Trello Substack AOL LinkedIn Instagram  

It's alive! Be very afraid! The Strangers are back and they're covering David Cronenberg's classic body horror "The Fly" starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis!"The Fly" is available to purchase at all major online platforms!A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.#creature #film #reviews #commentary #movies #strangersinthealps #satellite12 #moviepodcast #thefly #jeffgoldblum #geenadavis #davidcronenbergFollow all of our relevant links here: https://linktr.ee/satellite12

Award-winning director and cinematographer, Wyatt Cagle joins Paige to talk about his new documentary Abundant — a project about generosity, grit, and nine incredible kidney donors. We also get into his career behind the camera, why Houston's creative scene matters, and whine a bit about set life as well, obviously.Follow the Pod: instagram.com/adultishwhines/Follow your Host: instagram.com/paige_crutcher/Follow Wyatt Cagle: instagram.com/wyattcagle/Follow South Coast Media Services: instagram.com/southcoastmediaservices/Watch the Trailer: Abundant MovieGo to https://betterhelp.com/adultish for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Use code ADULTISH at adameve.com for 50% off, free gifts and free shipping. Use code AWCLUB at kingsofneon.com for 10% off a custom neon sign.

Send us a textThis week Vicky and Kristen discuss Kill For Me, Kill For You by Steve Cavanagh. Tune in for a twist on Strangers on a Train, understandably murderous women, and a not-so-happy ending.If you liked this episode, please give us a 5 star rating, like, and subscribe! We post new episodes every Wednesday. If you want more, including our monthly book picks and funny memes, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @goodmorningbookclubWe'd also love to hear from you, so if you have any suggestions, including a book you'd like us to read, shoot us an email at gmbookclubllc@gmail.comSee you on the next one!Music and Production by LVL 3 EntertainmentInstagramTikTok

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This week's episode is a love letter to one of the riskiest, most liberating beliefs I've ever adopted: It is safe to rely on the generosity and honesty of strangers.I'm sharing the story of how buying a quirky little car on eBay completely rewired how I move through life as a divorced woman, single parent, and human navigating the daily grind.We'll talk about:How divorce and betrayal shrink your “trust radius”Why suspicion feels safe but is actually a prisonWhat Diana Chapman's world as an ally philosophy has to do with your ex-husbandThe nervous system's role in rebuilding trust (and why your body has to go first)“Trust push-ups”: small, safe ways to start letting people inThe surprising science behind why letting others help you is a gift to themHow to hold both trust and strong boundaries without apologyYou'll also hear how I've reframed my ex as one of my greatest teachers, why I keep choosing to extend the benefit of the doubt, and how this belief has made me lighter, freer, and more powerful in my own life.Your challenge this week: spot three moments a day when someone offers you help, kindness, or honesty—and see how it feels to let the world prove you right.Because trusting strangers isn't about being naïve. It's about deciding you're strong enough to handle whatever comes… and opening your life to a whole lot more good in the process.PostDivorceGlowUp.comEmail: quinn@postdivorceglowup.com

Most people would say that giving someone a compliment is a good thing.But not everyone likes receiving a compliment, and often the context can turn a nice gesture into an awkward social moment.So, should we be offering strangers compliments or is it better to keep your thoughts, even the positive ones, to yourself?Pádraig Walsh is a Behavioural Psychologist and joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.

1 Peter 1:1-9 Who is your favorite apostle and why? Strangers in the World What makes Christians different from the world around them? Living Hope Why should this difference change how they live? Rejoicing in Suffering How can this difference change how they suffer?

In this episode of the Get Creative podcast, host Ingryd Hernandez sits down with real estate investors Shino Yanagawa, Justin Marcell Wallace, and Miguel Arteaga to break down how one off-market, creative flip deal in Cincinnati turned three strangers into a powerhouse partnership. Learn how they navigated a messy divorce, used subto financing to avoid foreclosure, and walked away with their first profitable flip together — which led to 6+ more deals in just six months. ➡️ Use Creative Listing for FREE to buy and sell creatively: https://bit.ly/CreativeListing ➡️ Get Your First Deal at the No One Left Behind Challenge: https://bit.ly/YourFirstDealGCPod ➡️ Use Creative Title for Your Creative Deals: https://bit.ly/CreativeTitleGCPod ➡️ Join the SubTo Community: https://subto.sjv.io/RG6EDb ➡️ Become a Top Tier Transaction Coordinator: https://toptiertc.pxf.io/yqmoxW ➡️ Discover the Gator Method: https://gator.sjv.io/Z6qOyX ➡️ Get to the SquadUp Summit Conference: https://bit.ly/GetToSquadUpSummit   COMMUNITY MEMBERS! ➡️ Get Featured on the Get Creative Podcast: https://bit.ly/GetCreativeGuestForm Refer a Friend to SubTo: refer.nre.ai/subto Refer a Friend to TTTC: refer.nre.ai/tttc Refer a Friend to Gator: refer.nre.ai/gator   PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE Creative Real Estate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinancewithpacemorby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacemorby/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaceMorby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pacemorby  X: https://x.com/PaceJordanMorby  

MigrationWatch #IllegalMigration #UKBorders #AlpMehmet #JonGaunt #ImmigrationCrisis Britain is facing an immigration crisis – and it's about to get worse, warns Alp Mehmet, Chairman of Migration Watch UK. In this explosive interview with Jon Gaunt, Alp – himself an immigrant – says diversity is our weakness, not our strength, and that mass immigration is turning the UK into an Island of Strangers. From Tony Blair's open-border legacy to Keir Starmer's refusal to leave the ECHR, Alp argues that our political leaders have no real plan to secure Britain's borders. He dismisses the Macron “one in, one out” deal as pointless and reveals:

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Welcome to the second episode of series 86, everyone! In this series, we are covering our first LARP, Strangers on the ‘Net, an online live action roleplaying game where you play as 90's teens pretending to be 90's teens in an online fandom forum to pretend to be characters from a fandom you all know and love, with previous guest of the show and designer of this game, Allison K. Cole! In today's episode, we finish creating our characters as well as our character's characters, as well as our character's character's made-up fandom series! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: One Shot Network Twitch: https://twitch.tv/oneshotrpg Want to help with our website and make a little extra cash every month? Contact us here, especially if you have experience with SquareSpace: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Check out other great shows on the network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Allison K. Cole: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/prairieeyes.bsky.social Website: https://softchaos.games Soft Chaos Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/softchaos.games Games/Tools discussed this episode: Strangers on the ‘Net Crowdfunding Campaign: Website: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/softchaos/strangers-on-net Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:17) - Introductions (00:03:46) - What's in a game? - Core Concept (00:11:44) - What materials do you need to play? (00:14:20) - What stories and themes does this game explore? (00:22:03) - What do you do as characters in this game? (00:26:46) - What sparked the creation of this game? (00:31:57) - History of the Game (00:37:03) - Terms and Concepts (00:38:14) - Let's make some people! - Picking a Fandom (00:53:02) - Safety Survey (00:59:57) - Our Teens - Names (01:04:29) - A/S/L (01:15:17) - Call to Action (01:23:12) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Just for Kicks by GhostOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7666 Clip 2: Black Crown by Andrew SantonOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8359 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A very special Film List as Joe Bear joins Heath and Andy. 795.   MEMORIES OF MURDER (2003) 794.   15 MINUTES 793.   HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER 792.   REINDEER GAMES 791.   MANHATTAN 790.   THE STRANGERS 789.   WHEN HARRY MET SALLY 788.   FAR AND AWAY 787.   KANSAS 786.   … Continue reading "The Film List HK1K 796-786"

When women end a friendship, the heartbreak can be devastating, yet we rarely talk about how hard it is to grieve somebody who is still alive.  Susan Shapiro Barash joins Gretta to explore the complex world of female friendship estrangement based on her groundbreaking research interviewing 150 diverse women. Her new book, "Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships Are Mended or Ended," challenges the lifelong "best friends forever" narrative that has left countless women feeling down when their closest friendships crumble. From the faithless friend who betrays your trust to the green-eyed friend consumed by jealousy, Barash identifies different types of toxic friendships that lead women to the painful decision of ending relationships they once cherished.  Whether you've been ghosted or betrayed by a friend, are healing from a friendship breakup, or seeking to build healthier connections, this episode offers compassionate guidance for navigating one of life's most under-discussed transitions. Connect With Gretta❤️‍

Greetings strangers, queer and pleasant. Come hear another episode of our podcast. Starring Laura Kate Magnet-Dale & Jane Aerith Magnet-Dale. A couple of queer, trans ladies who enjoy being very very silly. In this episode: Bridge Command Power Wash Simulator 2 Bring Her Back FUMES demo and more. You can get early access to episodes of Q&PS over on patreon.com/stonedmonkeyradio Q&PS t-shirts available here: www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/79965780 www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/79965063 Also, if you'd like to pick up our book - based on the awful nonsense of Supremacy Software, it will be available again soon.

Bible tied together by principle; Righteous kings; Separation of Church and State; Eleazor of Damascus; Freewill or bondage?; Abimelech; Milk and meat; Haran, Ham-ur-abi; Having eyes to see; Dry bones; Hebrew letters and words; Tzdek-aleph-nun = flock/multitude; "Stone"?; Government of God; Gen 28:1 Isaac blessing Jacob; Becoming Israel; Jacob removing a stone; "Multiplied" = "hey-yod-hey", but "vav-hey-yod-yod-tav"; Spiritual Isaac; Republics; Missing the bible story; Living in the city?; Degenerational dependence; "Israel"; Idolatry; "aleph-resh-mem"; Cause and effect; "Gerar"; Covetousness - not Okay; Charity; Blessings of faith; Canaanite; Rightly dividing charity; Leaven = oppression; Mixing church and state; Dumbing down society; The Way of Christ also seen in Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; Jacob's dream; Angels? = messenger/ambassador; Haran; Strangers; Belonging to government; v4 "stranger" = mem-gimel-resh-yod-kuf; Who is Israel?; Families of the Earth; Volunteering into bondage; Receiving Jacob's inheritance; Living by prayer; Setting the captive free; Leaving your comfort zone; Busy angels; Burning Bush Festival; Jacob's comforter?; "chet-resh-resh" = Haran; Strangling middle class; Abraham's burning lamp; Stone: Aleph-biet-nun; Abraham lived by faith, not force; Freedom of choice; Construction of aleph; Mem+aleph-biet-nun+yod; Isa 62:10 Stones; What is the ladder?; Sacrifice?; Moses' offerings; Christ's living stones; Welfare; Making Jacob stink?; How free are you?; Human resources; Bad decisions; "Christ"; Anointing; Repent and seek His kingdom and His righteousness.

This week the Strangers go Gator Huntin' in Alexandre Aja's brutal creature feature "Crawl" starring Kaya Scoledario, Barry Pepper, and several alligators!"Crawl" is available to stream on Paramount Plus!A young woman (Kaya Scodelario), while attempting to save her father (Barry Pepper) during a massive hurricane, finds herself trapped in a flooding house.#creature #film #reviews #commentary #movies #strangersinthealps #satellite12 #moviepodcast #crawl #alexandreaja #kayascodelario  #barrypepperFollow all of our relevant links here: https://linktr.ee/satellite12

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, Inmn talks with Bex about the challenges of learning new skills as an adult, different models for learning, and an experiment Bex is doing with a "learning cohort" model to increase the amount of off-grid and preparedness skills that her community has access to without anyone having to learn it all. Host Info Inmn can be found on Instagram @shadowtail.artificery or on Bluesky @inmnneruin.bsky.social Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The guys are back to run through ALL of their AFC Predictions! They go through their picks to win: AFC WestAFC East AFC NorthAFC SouthThey also run through their picks for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year & Coach of the Year. They guys give their favorites & a darkhorse pick for each award! Follow Najee on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Najeeadams_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Justice on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JusticeReid2 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Khalil on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Bhalil44⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jalaal on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JSandy45_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Run It Up Podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RunItUpPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Songs of The Week:Najee | GIVEON - "Strangers"Jalaal | Sasha Keable ft. Leon Thomas - "Move It Along"

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The Eleventh sermon in our series: "Strangers in a Strange Land""This is What a Church Should Look Like"Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Send us a textWhy do so many of us — even the most accomplished, grateful, and faith-filled — still wrestle with feeling like we're not enough?In this deeply personal solo episode, Coach Chris Wilson opens up about the quiet struggle of inadequacy — how it's shaped by childhood wounds, difficult relationships, societal pressure, and spiritual disconnection. He reflects on his own upbringing, including past traumas and a verbally abusive parent, and how those early seeds of doubt can follow us into adulthood.Chris explores the emotional weight of regret, the trap of comparison, and the idols we unknowingly cling to that pull us away from our true identity in Christ. With Scripture as his guide, he reminds listeners that our worth is not defined by the world — it's found in the love of a perfect God who created us strong by design.If you've ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I'm not enough,” this episode is for you. You're not alone — and you're more loved than you realize. Time Stamps 00:43 – Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast! 01:07 – Join host Chris Wilson for today's special solo episode 03:49 – Learn what's behind today's topic 07:21 – The impact of opinions: Strangers or those closest to us 11:21 – Chris gets real about his childhood 17:57 – Understanding the feeling of inadequacy 20:51 – Knowing the emotional weight of regret 23:05 – Prioritizing things over meaning: A wake-up call 27:55 – Powerful Bible verses you'll want to remember 30:08 – Discover the danger of poor influences in our lives 36:37 – Learn the right response to sin 38:48 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!  Resources:YouVersion Bible AppSoul Fuel by Bear Grylls Connect with Coach Chris:InstagramFacebookSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com

Alison Martino is back! Alison is the creative force behind one of the best Instagrams out there - Vintage Los Angeles. Alison and Kilby talk about their recent dinner at the legendary Dan Tana's and the history of the restaurant. And Alison tells a fascinating story, how her dad, singer Al Martino, somehow lost the song 'Strangers in the Night' to Frank Sinatra. Al Martino apparently had the song first and did a scratch track before the lyrics were written and where Al ad-libbed "doo-be-doo-be-doo." Hmmm...did Frank pull a fast one? Plus, LA Restaurant talk for your next visit to the City of Angels. Let's Go! And don't forget to go to ⁠⁠⁠https://OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠⁠ to enjoy their new Smash Burgers. And use Promo Code GORGEOUS at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Story of 200 Forgotten Murder Victims By Robert Riggs They were daughters. Mothers. Sisters. Strangers. Their lives ended violently—and their names were lost to time. For more than half a century, Detroit's forgotten dead lay buried beneath weeds and silence—unidentified murder victims dumped into paupers' graves, sometimes stacked in vaults three-deep, known only by numbers in crumbling cemetery logs. No names. No justice. No answers. This is the remarkable five-year journey of a team of relentless female investigators who pledged to identify more than 200 victims of Detroit's outstanding murder cases. Led by Detroit Police Detective Shannon Jones and FBI Special Agent Leslie Larsen, this group of dedicated women—detectives, agents, forensic anthropologists, and scientists—literally dug through the past to bring closure to families and justice to the murdered. Their quest became known as Operation UNITED, the largest coordinated exhumation of cold case murder victims in FBI history. Katherine Schweit tells the story of this unprecedented, five-year mission in her book, Women Who Talk to the Dead. Schweit is a former FBI Special Agent Executive, Chicago prosecutor, and journalist. She wrote the FBI's seminal report on mass shooters and is a recognized expert in crisis response and workplace violence. If you or someone you know is searching for a missing loved one, there's a tool that can help. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs.

This is an important episode if you've followed the Oakland County Child Killer (OCCK) case.  Interview with the anonymous author - Delayed Karma.  You can read Cathy Broad's Blog HERE  Purchase the book  HERE  Follow Already Gone on Instagram  A couple of notes - H. Lee Busch died in 2002. Elsie Busch died in 2003. This means that when Chris Busch's name was made public in 2006, his parents were already deceased.  I am remastering the long-form series 'Don't Talk to Strangers' about the Oakland County Child Killer for re-release in late 2025. 

The Jack Carr Book Club July 2025 selection is STRANGERS IN TIME by #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci.Set in London during the Second World War, STRANGERS IN TIME follows a grieving bookseller and two war-scarred teenagers as they navigate loss, danger, and unlikely kinship amid the chaos of war. What begins as a story of survival becomes a profound exploration of trust, found family, and the healing power of books.David Baldacci is one of the most prolific writers of our time.  His 52 novels have sold over 150 million copies worldwide.  A former trial lawyer and lifelong Virginian, Baldacci is also the founder of the Wish You Well Foundation, which supports literacy and educational programs across the U.S.This conversation explores the characters and inspirations behind STRANGERS IN TIME, and Baldacci's journey from practicing law to becoming a literary powerhouse.FOLLOW DAVIDInstagram - @davidbaldacciauthorFacebook - @David BaldacciX - @davidbaldacciWebsite - https://www.davidbaldacci.com/ FOLLOW JACKInstagram - @JackCarrUSA X - @JackCarrUSAFacebook - @JackCarr YouTube - @JackCarrUSA SPONSORSCRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/Bravo Company Manufacturing - BCM Stock MOD3:https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-stock-mod-3-black/  and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSATHE SIGs of Jack Carr:Visit https://www.sigsauer.com/ and on Instagram @sigsauerinc Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here https://jackcarr.co/gear