Podcasts about strangers

Strangers, we are dark again this week, but please enjoy this episode from the vault, with a special added bonus. In the mid-1990s Michael Alig was king of New York City nightlife, ruling over a group of misfits known as the Club Kids. His parties made him the vanguard of shock-factor cool, inflating his ego and his drug problem, until it all went spiraling out of control. How do you know when the party's over? When someone ends up dead.

The third hour of "Afternoon Drive" is joined by Audacy NFL insider Ross Tucker, the discussion of what a parting of ways would mean for the Browns and Kevin Stefanski and if compliments from strangers creep them out.

The guys talk about whether or not compliments from strangers creep them out.

Send us a textThe wonderful Chanté Joseph, writer of the viral British Vogue piece, ‘Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?' is back for Part 2 of our conversation. If you haven't already listened to Part 1, I highly recommend you go and do that first, and you're then going to want to come back and listen to this part, too!In this second half of our conversation, Chanté talks about how she's started being totally upfront with men she's dating, rather than holding back for fear of losing someone; she talks about a book called The Tragedy of Heterosexuality by Jane Ward, which has really transformed the way that Chanté thinks about relationships and dating; we also talk about polyamory and non-monogamy, the question of whether human beings are even built for long-term relationship, as well as 'Strangers In The City', an event series that Chanté started with her best friend which brings solo people together. 02:38 The Tragedy of Heterosexuality02:58 Polyamory and Non-Monogamy06:04 Emotional Dominance in Relationships11:39 Questioning Long-Term Relationships19:05 The Fear of Being Alone21:20 Cultural Perspectives on Singledom22:59 The Irony of Singledom for Women23:56 Scott Galloway and the Masculinity Crisis24:56 Encouraging Men to Step Up27:07 The Role of Community in Relationships29:22 Reflections on Societal Pressures34:19 Chanté's Personal Journey and Career Focus36:52 Strangers in the City: Chanté's Event SeriesRead Chanté's Vogue piece: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/is-having-a-boyfriend-embarrassing-nowFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantayyjayy/?hl=enBook a 'Strangers In The City' event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/strangers-in-the-city-81942438803Follow Strangers In The City on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangersinthecityevents/?hl=en Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

We’re bringing you something special this week in place of our usual daily show. Every day, we are making one of the stories that listeners loved this year free for everyone. Below is an excerpt from The Highlight by Vox on why Americans are moving in with strangers twice their age, written by Rachel Cohen and narrated by Jaime Lamchick for Apple News+.

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In this episode of The Oracle 19 Podcast, we address a dangerous and increasingly normalized practice: children being encouraged to call unfamiliar men “uncle” simply because they are present in the home.This conversation is not about attacking women or men. It is about child safety, boundaries, and adult responsibility. When titles are given too quickly, trust is forced — and children are conditioned to accept authority from people they do not truly know.We break down:Why familiar titles create false trustHow this practice confuses children about safetyThe psychological impact on kidsWhy boundaries protect everyoneWhat responsible parenting actually looks likeThis is a necessary discussion about protecting children, restoring boundaries, and putting kids first — always.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: From Strangers to Friends: A New Year's Eve Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Forsyth Park lag onder een dunne laag winterse kou.En: Forsyth Park lay under a thin layer of winter chill.Nl: De eikenbomen stonden hoog, hun takken versierd met Spaanse mos.En: The oak trees stood tall, their branches adorned with Spanish moss.Nl: Het was een drukte van belang, mensen lachten en praatten, voorbereid op de viering van Oud en Nieuw.En: It was a bustle of activity, people laughing and talking, prepared for the New Year's Eve celebration.Nl: Zuidelijke gezelligheid vulde de lucht.En: Southern hospitality filled the air.Nl: Femke stopte en liet haar blik dwalen over het park.En: Femke stopped and let her gaze wander over the park.Nl: Ze dacht aan Nederland, aan thuis.En: She thought of Nederland, of home.Nl: Ze kende nog niet veel mensen in Savannah, en tijdens de feestdagen voelde ze zich extra eenzaam.En: She didn't know many people in Savannah yet, and during the holidays, she felt extra lonely.Nl: Toch wilde ze haar nieuwe leven omarmen en vriendschappen sluiten.En: Still, she wanted to embrace her new life and make friends.Nl: Haar ogen zochten in de menigte naar Joost, haar collega die met zijn familie in de stad was.En: Her eyes searched the crowd for Joost, her colleague who was in the city with his family.Nl: Joost stond onder een grote boom, zijn houding ontspannen maar afstandelijk.En: Joost stood under a large tree, his posture relaxed yet distant.Nl: Femke wilde dichterbij komen, maar aarzelde.En: Femke wanted to get closer but hesitated.Nl: Hoe kon ze met hem praten zonder dat het gek leek?En: How could she talk to him without it seeming awkward?Nl: Terwijl ze nadacht, gebeurde er iets onverwachts.En: As she pondered, something unexpected happened.Nl: Niet ver van Joost, viel Lars, een andere Nederlander in het park, plotseling op de grond.En: Not far from Joost, Lars, another Dutch person in the park, suddenly fell to the ground.Nl: Mensen stonden verstijfd van schrik.En: People froze in shock.Nl: Femke keek eerst rond, wachtend tot iemand iets zou doen.En: Femke looked around, waiting for someone to take action.Nl: Maar niemand bewoog.En: But no one moved.Nl: Ze herinnerde zich hoe haar vader haar had geleerd om te helpen als iemand in nood was.En: She remembered how her father had taught her to help when someone was in need.Nl: Femke ademde diep in en rende naar Lars toe.En: Femke took a deep breath and ran towards Lars.Nl: "Joost!"En: "Joost!"Nl: riep ze uit, haar stem licht trillend.En: she called out, her voice slightly trembling.Nl: Joost keek op, verrast door haar roep.En: Joost looked up, surprised by her call.Nl: Hij haastte zich naast haar.En: He hurried over to join her.Nl: Samen knielden ze bij Lars.En: Together, they knelt by Lars.Nl: Joost controleerde zijn pols, terwijl Femke haar sjaal onder Lars' hoofd legde.En: Joost checked his pulse, while Femke placed her scarf under Lars' head.Nl: "We moeten hulp bellen," zei Femke terwijl ze haar telefoon pakte.En: "We need to call for help," said Femke as she grabbed her phone.Nl: Joost knikte instemmend en belde de hulpdiensten.En: Joost nodded in agreement and called emergency services.Nl: De momenten voelden lang en gespannen, maar samen ondersteunden ze elkaar in hun actie.En: The moments felt long and tense, but they supported each other in their actions.Nl: Ze spraken niet veel, maar in die stilte was er een soort begrip.En: They didn't speak much, but in that silence, there was a kind of understanding.Nl: Lars kreunde zachtjes en opende zijn ogen.En: Lars groaned softly and opened his eyes.Nl: Femke glimlachte bemoedigend naar hem.En: Femke smiled encouragingly at him.Nl: "De ambulance is onderweg," zei Joost, terwijl hij zijn telefoon weer opborg.En: "The ambulance is on its way," said Joost, as he put his phone away.Nl: Femke knikte en bleef bij Lars, terwijl Joost zijn hand op Femkes schouder legde.En: Femke nodded and stayed with Lars, while Joost placed his hand on Femke's shoulder.Nl: Toen de ambulance arriveerde, konden Femke en Joost eindelijk ademen.En: When the ambulance arrived, Femke and Joost could finally breathe.Nl: Lars werd op een brancard gelegd, maar niet zonder eerst zijn dankbaarheid te uiten.En: Lars was placed on a stretcher, but not without first expressing his gratitude.Nl: "Jullie hebben me echt geholpen," zei hij zwakjes maar vastberaden.En: "You really helped me," he said weakly but determinedly.Nl: "Kom vanavond naar mijn Nieuwjaarsfeest.En: "Come to my New Year's party tonight.Nl: Jullie zijn allebei meer dan welkom."En: You are both more than welcome."Nl: Femke keek naar Joost en glimlachte.En: Femke looked at Joost and smiled.Nl: "Dat klinkt als een goed idee," antwoordde ze.En: "That sounds like a good idea," she replied.Nl: Joost leek ook opgelucht en knikte instemmend.En: Joost also seemed relieved and nodded in agreement.Nl: Na de hectiek van de middag vond Femke zichzelf met een nieuw gevoel van gemeenschap.En: After the hectic afternoon, Femke found herself with a new sense of community.Nl: Ze realiseerde zich dat vriendschap kon groeien op onverwachte momenten.En: She realized that friendship could grow at unexpected moments.Nl: En hoewel ze nog steeds haar thuisland miste, voelde ze zich nu een beetje meer thuis in Savannah, naast Joost.En: And although she still missed her homeland, she now felt a bit more at home in Savannah, beside Joost.Nl: De koude lucht in Forsyth Park was nog steeds fris, maar Femke's hart was warm.En: The cold air in Forsyth Park was still crisp, but Femke's heart was warm.Nl: Samen wandelden ze langzaam naar de uitgang van het park, de belofte van een nieuw begin en nieuwe vriendschappen in hun gedachten.En: Together, they slowly walked towards the park's exit, the promise of a new beginning and new friendships in their thoughts. Vocabulary Words:chill: kouadorned: versierdbustle: druktehospitality: gezelligheidgaze: blikwander: dwalenlonely: eenzaamembrace: omarmencrowd: menigteposture: houdingdistant: afstandelijkhesitate: aarzeldeawkward: gekpondered: nadachtunexpected: onverwachtsfroze: verstijfdtrembling: trillendgroaned: kreundeencouragingly: bemoedigendstretcher: brancardgrateful: dankbaarheiddeterminedly: vastberadenrelieved: opgeluchthectic: hectiekcommunity: gemeenschaprealized: realiseerdecrisp: frispromise: beloftebeginning: beginfriendships: vriendschappen

Movie reviews #57-1 (Pied Piper 1972) This be a rated G movie about the Black Death with an obviously stoned looking Donovan as the Pied Piper. surprising that Donovan never wrote a song called “get the cash up front”.2 (Watch out we're Mad 1974) Your decade under the influence crew has watched several Italian 70's films that had some good political and even queer representation, but they all also had horrible sexual assault of women scenes. Enter this film that does not have horrid assault, just two guys spending all their time together being frenemies and wanting 2 dune buggy's, that's it, annnnd we found it quite refreshing.
3 (Murder by death 1976) Peter Sellers and many other talented people star in this zany whodunnit, but Sellers plays an extremely racist character, soooooo just watch Clue!
4 (Amityville Horror 1979) The older brother from Goonies, Dad has great hair in this movie, in the beginning. As his demonic possession marches on his hair care routine goes right out the window. Better reporter, and superman's girlfriend is here too, and the whole thing would be fine if the damned priest she asked to cleanse their new house knew what he was doing.
5 (Strangers, the story of a mother and daughter 1979) Bette Davis and Gena Rowlands star in this serious but also campy rad made for tv movie about A Mother who don wanna talk and a Daughter who does, who will win.
6 (Brubaker 1980) Wow this has a great top four, Robert Redford, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Alexander, and the mighty Morgan Freeman in one of 2 movies he did that year where he is stuck in prison. This film is great and is about prison reform which it still desperately needs. Reform hmmmmm maybe revolution.
folks that's this batch of films and we will see ya next time. Please drop us a review, and thanks for listening.

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Ian McEwan's latest novel, “What We Can Know,” is many things at once: It's a science fiction imagining of a future world devastated by climate catastrophe; it's a literary mystery about a scholar's search for a long-lost poem; it's a deep dive into complicated marriages; and it's a meditation on how the past lingers and how history morphs with time.“It's the best thing McEwan has written in ages,” our critic Dwight Garner wrote in his review. “It's a sophisticated entertainment of a high order.”In this episode of the Book Review Book Club, the host MJ Franklin discusses “What We Can Know” with his colleagues Sarah Lyall (who profiled McEwan for the Book Review this year) and Leah Greenblatt. You can follow along, and add your own comments to the discussion here.Other Books mentioned in this discussion:“Atonement,” “Saturday,” “On Chesil Beach,” “The Comfort of Strangers,” “The Cement Garden” and “Enduring Love,” by Ian McEwan“Fleishman Is in Trouble,” by Taffy Brodesser-Akner“Fates and Furies,” by Lauren Groff“Marston Meadows: A Corona for Prue,” by John Fuller“How the Word Is Passed,” by Clint Smith“The Stranger's Child,” “The Line of Beauty” and “Our Evenings,” by Alan HollinghurstWe would love to hear your thoughts about this episode, and about the Book Review's podcast in general. You can send them to books@nytimes.com. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, Inmn and Miriam talk about regional gatherings, ways to frame them, and why the simple act of having them is a great way to build preparedness infrastructure and more resilient communities that are ready to respond to disasters of all kinds. Host Info Miriam can be found making funnies on the Strangers' Bluesky. 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 and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness 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 Live Like the World is Dying.

A thirteen-year-old girl is shot and killed in North Carolina just days before Christmas, leaving a family shattered and three teenagers jailed, who were total strangers to the victim. A dozen men are arrested in New Jersey after police say they tried to meet a child for sex during “Operation Bad Santa.” Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Stars and Strangers: A Desert Bond Under a New Sky Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-25-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: עוד לפני שמאורות הערב ירדו, אריאל פיסל את דרכו דרך המדבר הנגב.En: Before the lights of the evening descended, Ariel carved his way through the Negev Desert.He: צלם טבע, הוא חיפש את הצילום המושלם של שמי הלילה.En: A nature photographer, he was searching for the perfect shot of the night sky.He: היה חורף וקר, אך אור המדורות חימם את הזירה.En: It was winter and cold, but the light of the campfires warmed the scene.He: תמר ישבה עם הקבוצה.En: Tamar sat with the group.He: היא מורה, בחופש חורף, ומחפשת השראה.En: She is a teacher, on winter break, seeking inspiration.He: היא הגיעה למדבר בתקווה למצוא את השקט שהיא כה חיפשה.En: She came to the desert hoping to find the quiet she had been searching for.He: המדריך, נועם, היה נלהב.En: The guide, Noam, was enthusiastic.He: הוא סיפר על האסטרולוגיה וההיסטוריה של הכוכבים.En: He spoke about astrology and the history of the stars.He: השמיים היו מעוננים.En: The skies were cloudy.He: אריאל התאכזב, ואולי גם קצת העצב של החג חלחל בו.En: Ariel was disappointed, and perhaps the holiday sadness seeped into him a bit.He: חנוכה הגיע.En: Hanukkah had arrived.He: שמונה נרות דולקים, ולמרות האור, חש לבד.En: Eight candles were burning, and despite the light, he felt alone.He: תמר הבחינה בו.En: Tamar noticed him.He: היא עצמה הרגישה קצת בודדה, מחפשת חיבור שבעיר הגדולה לא מצאה.En: She herself felt a bit lonely, seeking a connection she couldn't find in the big city.He: הקבוצה הקשיבה לנועם, מדברת בקולות שקטים סביב המדורה.En: The group listened to Noam, speaking in soft voices around the campfire.He: פתאום, אריאל התקרב לתמר.En: Suddenly, Ariel approached Tamar.He: "בואי נעזוב את הקבוצה," הציע.En: "Let's leave the group," he suggested.He: תמר הססה לרגע, אך הוקסמה מהרעיון.En: Tamar hesitated for a moment but was enchanted by the idea.He: הם יצאו לחפש נקודת תצפית טובה יותר, רחוקים מהקבוצה והרעש.En: They went out to find a better vantage point, far from the group and the noise.He: הלכו יחד, בשקט, רק צעדי הנעליים על החול.En: They walked together, quietly, just the steps of their shoes on the sand.He: פתאום, העננים נסוגו, והשמיים התמלאו בכוכבים נוצצים.En: Suddenly, the clouds retreated, and the sky filled with sparkling stars.He: אריאל שלף את מצלמתו.En: Ariel pulled out his camera.He: הצילום היה מושלם.En: The shot was perfect.He: תמר הסתכלה לשמיים, חשה בערנות חדשה, ובחיבור הולך ונבנה ביניהם.En: Tamar looked at the sky, feeling a new alertness, and a connection growing between them.He: כשחזרו להתיישב עם הקבוצה, החליטו לשמור על הקשר החדש ביניהם בסוד.En: When they returned to sit with the group, they decided to keep their new connection a secret.He: ידעו שאין טעם להיחפז.En: They knew there was no point in rushing.He: לפני שנפרדו, אריאל העניק לתמר צילום של רגע הכוכבים, כסמל לזיכרון הלילה.En: Before they parted, Ariel gave Tamar a photograph of the starry moment, as a symbol of the night's memory.He: דרך החוויה הזאת, אריאל למד את הערך של לחלוק רגעים ולעיתים להיפתח לחברויות חדשות.En: Through this experience, Ariel learned the value of sharing moments and sometimes opening up to new friendships.He: תמר מצאה את ההשראה שחיפשה, וגילתה יופי בעולם וגם במערכת היחסים הנבנית בינה לבין אריאל.En: Tamar found the inspiration she was looking for and discovered beauty in the world and in the relationship building between her and Ariel.He: הרגש היה כמו אור הנרות של חנוכה, מחמם את הלב ומאיר מעל לכל ספק.En: The feeling was like the light of the Hanukkah candles, warming the heart and illuminating beyond any doubt.He: כשהכוכבים קרצו בשמי הלילה מעליהם, ידעו ששנתם תחלוף בקרוב, אבל החלום החדש רק מתחיל.En: As the stars twinkled in the night sky above them, they knew their year would soon pass, but the new dream was just beginning. Vocabulary Words:carved: פיסלvantage: נקודת תצפיתsparkling: נוצציםalertness: ערנותconnection: חיבורilluminating: מאירseeped: חלחלenchanted: הוקסמהapproached: התקרבhesitated: הססהtwinkled: קרצוtwinkled: קרצוparted: נפרדוsymbol: סמלcampfire: מדורהretreated: נסוגוsparkling: נוצציםinspiration: השראהenthusiastic: נלהבastrology: אסטרולוגיהdoubt: ספקcandles: נרותquiet: שקטsolitary: בודדwarmed: חימםlandscape: זירהseagull: שחףnarrative: סיפורholiday: חגascended: עלהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Strangers! In this Christmas episode, Krista and Kurt are joined by beloved co-host Kory to answer questions that the lovely listeners sent in!  And, as always, a taste-test! We wish each and every one of you a wonderful Christmas and we hope that your holidays are filled with love and a little bit of strangeness!  

Andrew was the dateless, anxious guy who never approached women. Now, he gets numbers and dates—and after one especially bold effort, two strangers literally applauded him. In this live coaching session with dating coach Connell Barrett, Andrew breaks down the simple, practical strategies that changed everything. Andrew isn't a natural extrovert. He just did the work. And if he can do this, you can too.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS02:10: From Anxious to Approaching Women Anywhere35:55: The Daily Confidence Ritual that Changed Everything38:25: Exactly What Andrew Said to Her that Sparked an Instant Make-out43:47: The Exact Moment Andrew's Fear of Approaching Vanished46:42: What to Say When A Woman You're Dating Asks, “Are We Exclusive?”BOOK A FREE CALL WITH BESTSELLING AUTHOR CONNELL BARRETT TO LEARN IF 1-ON-1 COACHING IS RIGHT FOR YOU: DatingTransformation.comEMAIL CONNELL TO GET A FREE COPY OF HIS BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON'T”: connell@datingtransformation.com

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In this episode of SaaS Fuel, host Jeff Mains welcomes back Jason Friedman—entrepreneur, author, and customer experience expert. Jason shares his journey from theater and rock-and-roll roadie to building billion-dollar brands, and reveals how the principles of stagecraft and storytelling can transform SaaS businesses.The conversation dives deep into the “Kinetic Customer Formula,” the importance of designing intentional customer journeys, and why focusing on relationships and retention is the key to sustainable SaaS growth. Jason also discusses his upcoming book, “Addicted to Strangers,” and offers actionable advice for founders looking to create raving fans and reduce churn.Key Takeaways[0:45] – The power of stagecraft: How Jason's theater background shaped his approach to customer experience.[5:20] – Choreographing the audience's journey is as important in business as it is in theater.[13:20] – The “Kinetic Customer Formula”: Attitudes + Behaviors, multiplied by Momentum Boosters, minus Friction = Radical Results.[22:00] – Retention over acquisition: Why focusing on existing customers yields a “quadratic return.”[27:30] – The danger of being “addicted to strangers” and neglecting your current audience.[32:00] – The importance of mapping not just the customer journey, but also employee and partner journeys.[36:00] – Storytelling is embedded in every step of the customer experience, not just a surface-level tactic.[41:00] – Churn is a silent killer: For every customer who complains, 21 remain silent.[48:00] – Community and relationships are the future of SaaS in an AI-driven world.Tweetable Quotes“People don't move in steps—they move in stories. If you want to move people, help them create the stories that move them in the direction you want.” — Jason Friedman“Everything you do is for the audience. In business, everything is for the customer—but we often focus more on business needs than customer needs.” — Jason Friedman“There's a quadratic return on making the people who already bought from us happy. They become the best marketing.” — Jason Friedman“If you increase the return on audience success, the return on ad spend goes up. It can't not.” — Jason Friedman“A raving fan can become a raving lunatic in an instant. There's a thin line between love and hate.” — Jason FriedmanSaaS Leadership LessonsDesign with Intention: Map out the customer journey as meticulously as a director plans a show. Start with the end in mind and reverse-engineer the experience.Empathy is Key: Get into character—understand your customer's mindset, motivations, and obstacles.Retention to Acquisition: Focus on delighting and retaining current customers rather than constantly chasing new ones.Measure What Matters: Don't just look at churn percentages—track the actual number of customers lost and understand why.Guest Resourcesjason@cxformula.comwww.radicalinc.comwww.cxformula.comhttps://media.jasonfriedman.meJason Friedman's Upcoming Book: Addicted to Strangers – Get a free ebook copy when it launchesLinkedIn: Jason FriedmanEpisode Sponsor

Welcome back to We The GamerCast! It's time for more Sweet Hangs with Strangers from the Internet! This episode, Chris Johnston joins Sean and to discuss what its like to have all your stuff stolen, the importance of friendship, and LUMINES ARISE!Chris is a host on the PlayerOne Podcast and Product Manager at Enhance. Follow Chris on BlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/superpac.bsky.social Please enjoy this episode of We The GamerCast. There is more to come very soon.★ LINKS ★► Get Exclusive Perks on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming ► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U ► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/ ► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive ► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming ► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.comThanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamerJohnathan Brown: ⁠https://linktr.ee/pme.jib⁠★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★BennySmokin_JoeThe CaptainTim Paullin★ GOLD MEMBERS ★Adam KAnnaAwesomeDave1337Brad MooreBrian ReeseCecily CarrozzaDan & LumaDannohhEmily O'KelleyHambone JonnyJon32LauraLigerWoods330Mr GigglesPeje EPSteven KellerTechMike

On a special holiday episode of The Plug N Play Podcast, the guys talk about their favorite games of 2025.  Time Stamps Below!Plug N Play is a part of The Lookout Network - https://linktr.ee/lookoutonrncFollow us on X:AD - @1ADZLJay - @VersaceVegeta_Nick - @ImgInceptionTim -@iTimPolitePat - http://kick.com/reaperlomein0:00:30 - Intro0:03:00 - "Shoot and Ball" Gamers0:09:20 - Pokémon Legends: ZA0:29:30 - Destiny 2: Renegades0:41:50 - Monster Hunter Wilds0:46:30 - Pat's Favorite Games (Path of Exile 2, Warframe)0:51:30 -  Nick's Favorite Games (Persona 5 X, Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World)0:53:25 - Jay's Favorite Games ( Super Robot Wars Y, Ghosts of Yotei, Gundam SD G Generation Eternal, Godzilla 2014, Xenogears)1:03:00 - Tim's Favorite Games (Freedom Wars Remastered, Daemon x Machina Titanic Scion, Kirby Air Riders, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Metroid Prime 4)1:06:00 - AD's Favorite Games( Persona 3 Reload, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, Pokémon Sleep)1:29:00 - Digimon Story: Time Stranger1:46:50 - Ending Segment - Games We're Playing Over The Holidays, Looking Forward To In 2026, Anime Stuff, etc.

Best-selling author Naomi Alderman answers your questions about the her first non-fiction book, how she feels about her writing being used to train AI models and whether there will a new series of ‘The Power' on Amazon Prime.And Naomi also reveals exciting new details about her latest novel, called ‘The Strangers', which is set to be released in September 2026. GET IN TOUCH: * WhatsApp: 0330 123 9480 * Email: radical@bbc.co.uk Amol Rajan is a presenter of the Today programme on BBC Radio 4. He is also the host of University Challenge on BBC One. Before that, Amol was media editor at the BBC and editor at The Independent.Radical with Amol Rajan is a Today Podcast. It was made by Lewis Vickers with Anna Budd. Digital production was by Gabriel Purcell-Davis. Technical production was by James Piper. The editor is Sam Bonham. The executive producer is Owenna Griffiths.

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakenings App on the Apple Store,or downloading the very unofficial and unapproved Android version from WyldeInBed.com Jane had always lived a 'normal life' until in desperation she responds to an online advert for an artists muse.She now finds herself on a tropical island, with money in the bank, and not a clue what is expected of her by the mysterious artist she has never even spoken to.What will she had to do to earn the money that is already in her account?In Island of Desires, disillusioned and yearning for more, Jane stumbles upon a mysterious advertisement promising an escape from her mundane life. The ad's allure is irresistible: a secluded desert island, far from the prying eyes of civilization, where one can truly discover themselves.Her curiosity piqued, Jane takes a leap of faith and soon finds herself stranded with a stranger whose intentions are as enigmatic as the island itself.The novel hinges on the tantalizing premise of exploring one's deepest creative urges and desires in an isolated paradise.Jane's journey begins with uncertainty but quickly transforms into a sensuous adventure as she and her mysterious companion delve into uncharted territories of intimacy and sexuality. With each passing day, the island becomes more than just a backdrop; it turns into a canvas for their passions and a crucible for their relationship.Every touch, every glance evokes a symphony of sensations, painting a vivid picture of their exotic surroundings.The salty breeze, the warm sand underfoot, the lush greenery—all become intertwined with their burgeoning romance. As they shed their inhibitions, they discover new facets of themselves, and the line between reality and fantasy blurs in the shimmering heat of the island sun.Jane's initial trepidation gives way to bold exploration as she learns to trust her instincts and embrace the unknown. The stranger, equally captivated by the raw beauty of their environment and Emma's unbridled spirit, reveals secrets that deepen their connection.Together, they create a world where sensuality reigns supreme, and every moment is charged with possibility.Island of Desires is a novel that beckons the adventurous spirit in all of us. It's a story of sensuality, discovery, and the intoxicating thrill of stepping into the unknown.The unique blend of an exotic locale, a mysterious companion, and the exploration of creative and carnal urges makes it an unforgettable read.Don't miss your chance to be swept away by this intoxicating tale of desire and discovery.Enjoy Island of Desires today and embark on a journey that will leave you breathless.

On a cold Christmas Eve in the hills of Andalusia, a young shepherd named Amara tends her flock alone—until, one by one, lost travelers find her fire. A story about the many ways we can meet the holidays, and how strangers can become, for a brief time, something more. Your support is the cornerstone that allows me to continue crafting tranquil stories and meditations for you. For less than the price of a cup of coffee, you'll unlock an oasis of over 500 ad-free Listen To Sleep episodes, including 8 subscriber-only full length sleepy audiobook classics like Winnie the Pooh and Alice in Wonderland. To pledge your support, visit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://listentosleep.com/support⁠⁠ or subscribe right in Apple Podcasts and get a 7 day free trial. Want to change your story? Take the free Path Assessment at https://jointhecabin.org. In two minutes, you'll see your personalized journey and know exactly where to start. To join my email group and get a bunch of goodies, go to ⁠⁠https://erikireland.com Sleep well, friends.

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: Pokémon Mega Dimensions DLC Horses Die Hard Misery 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 and an audiobook is currently being recorded.

Who we are is a function of where we are. Do you agree with that? Who you are depends on where you are. We're different people in different places, right? You're different in the board room than you are on vacation. You're different with your parents than you are with your kids. I'm different hanging out with Malcolm Gladwell in his West Village apartment than I am sitting in my basement as I type up a little note about it. That theme is one that we get to open up in this chapter of 3 Books with the one and only ​Malcolm Gladwell​. I flew down to New York and joined Malcolm at his place where we settled around a table surrounded by books. Top to bottom! Floor to ceiling! And, no big deal, all hardcovers. "This is a fraction of my books, I should say," he told me as we began the chat. We talk about raising nerds in a world forcing us into being average, how to find tribes where we truly fit in, who Malcolm thinks is the best non-fiction author alive, why thrillers are instructive, what Malcolm's biggest advice is for aspiring authors, and, of course, his 3 most formative books. It was a rare treat to sit down with Malcolm Gladwell in this classic chapter of 3 Books... 

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, James and Inmn talk about map and compass navigation and why it's a great skill to learn, as well as the importance of learning to get around without our phones and how we can change our relationship to the outdoors. Host Info James can be found on Twitter @JamesStout or on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Jamesstout. 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 and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness 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 Live Like the World is Dying.

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Pick a controversial topic. Whether it's immigration, race, climate change, the role of religion, or the economy, many of our assumptions that we view as completely reasonable can seem whacky or wrong to others. This may well include very smart, thoughtful people, who've had very different life experiences than our own.Our guest for this episode is Chauncey Williams, a Democratic-leaning Braver Angels volunteer in Denver.He was shocked when Donald Trump was first elected President in 2016. But instead of retreating into his political silo, Chauncey began a unique project. On different occasions he set up a table with two chairs in local parks, and invited total strangers to have conversations about important public matters. “One of the important things I came to realize is that I walk into a lot of those conversations with a host of assumptions about folks that aren't always true,” Chauncey told us. “I've often been fascinated and humbled by realizing my own limitations in knowledge, and having that revealed,” he said. “I've had this happen on more than one occasion… As uncomfortable as it is, I also welcome it.”In our revealing interview Chauncey shares what he learned from his “chats in a park” project. We hear two audio extracts from his nuanced conversations— one with an outspoken conservative who challenged Chauncey on his views of drop boxes during elections, and another with a recent immigrant from Ecuador who explained what diversity meant to him and his family.Chauncey Williams lives in Colorado where he is involved with the Southern Front Range and Denver Alliances. This year, he helped launch a "Share Your Story" event to learn how others came to their views on specific political topics and on politics, generally. He is a member of Braver Angels Denver Alliance.“How Do We Fix It?” reports on the people, projects and ideas of Braver Angels, the cross-partisan citizen's movement that brings red, blue, and other Americans together in a working alliance. Braver Angels is building new ways for Americans to talk to one another, and act as courageous citizens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello to you listening in Post Falls, Idaho!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more) for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe it's true and maybe it isn't but once there was a soldier walking home from the war. He had been walking many days, sleeping rough, eating little, and was very hungry. He stumbled into a small village that looked worse than he felt but surely, he thought, someone could spare a bite to eat. He knocked at the first door he came to but the woman who answered his knock said ......How we treat each other, help each other, brings people together, makes food taste better, makes life better. Going into the coming days we will need each other like never before. We will need to feed each other with stone soups and nourishing stories.Story Prompt: Think of a time when you were nourished by someone or something that felt as magical as ..... stone soup! Write that story!  And share it out loud!  You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack, LinkedIn and now Pandora RadioStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Something massive passes through our solar system—and suddenly everyone has an opinion. Is it just another interstellar rock, or a clue that we're not alone? In this episode of The Gonzo Chronicles, we dive into the mystery of unexplained cosmic visitors, the real science behind alien speculation, and why the universe keeps humbling humanity. From AI-driven space exploration and Elon Musk's race to Mars, to the lingering doubts about the Moon landing and the truth behind the Van Allen radiation belts, this episode blends skepticism, science, and wonder. No tinfoil hats. No blind faith. Just uncomfortable questions and honest curiosity. Because the universe doesn't knock—it just passes by. #Aliens #UFOs #SpaceMystery #OuterSpace #Astrobiology #SpaceExploration #CosmicQuestions #ElonMusk

This week Elle and Vee discuss all the ways they've been exploring pleasure recently: including BDSM scenes with vibrators, flogging and five orgasms, achieving sub space, mushroom-fueled connection, cervical orgasms while pregnant, knife play, cock warming, and that very specific moment when you yawn on a dick and keep going anyway. Halloween Night BDSM Scene Gone Wrong: Vee and Mister A are stranded in a spooky AirBnB. (1:37)Pain/Pleasure Cycling: Vee has five orgasms during a BDSM scene with Mister A. (4:32)Sub Space: Vee finds surrender when she wears her collar. The difference between letting go and being objectified. (12:00) Psylocybin Sex: connective sex. (17:08)Cervical Orgasms and Third Trimester Sex: Elle stimulates her cervix, gets juicy and talks about which positions she can and can't do while she's super pregnant. (18:44)Hotel Ambience Hacks: How to set the mood and get the right mood lighting in your hotel room. (26:32)Knife Play Bondage Scene: Mister A uses bondage tape, a knife and a wand on Vee. The surprising upside to having an STI. (28:50)Knife Play with Strangers at the Nude Beach: Elle talks about the time she let a guy on a nude beach pretend to shave her pussy with a knife. (38:32) Cock Warming: WTF is cock warming? What's the point? (42:53)Gentle Face Fucking and Yawning During Blow Jobs: a gentler version of face fucking, and yawning due to air hunger during head. (45:22)Where to Find Us & How to Support the Show:

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Danny Limny-Schmitt, author of the book 10 Little Rules for Understanding America. Danny works at NREL leading prize competitions for entrepreneurs and students in the American-Made Challenges program, while also serving as the Principal Investigator of the U.S. Utility Rate Database.   In his previous roles at NREL and work in graduate school, he led and supported urban science and sustainable transportation research. He seeks to integrate his skills in the geospatial sciences, research in urban environments, and entrepreneurial networks to build a career focused on sustainability in the energy and/or transportation sectors.   He has an enduring interest in better understanding the spatial dimensions of the current economic and sociopolitical challenges, and has traveled to all 3,144 counties in the United States in an attempt to better understand the country he calls home.   In my book review, I stated 10 Little Rules for Understanding America is an inspirational memoir you won't want to miss. Danny has visited every county in the United States (3,000+) including those found in Alaska and Hawaii! Why? He wanted to explore what made America tick. In the process, he learned a lot about how where a person lives affects what they believe about politics, social norms, religion, and more.   Do you have to see every county to get something from his rules? Absolutely not! His rules are perfect for anyone who wants to understand this great country we live in as well as the people who populate it. For instance, the rule Say Hello to Strangers can help any traveler understand just a bit more about those around them, and the rule to Take the Road Less Traveled can help you be more than a tourist.   I also loved how Danny recognized his own biases and continues to work hard to eliminate them. In today's world, his idea that there are good people on both sides of an argument is refreshing - and much needed. The best part is that he gives guided questions at the end of each chapter to help you develop your own rules for understanding America.   Don't miss this book!   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Danny Limny-Schmitt Linked In: @Daniel Zimny Schmitt FB: @danny.zimnyschmitt IG: @dannyz3142   Purchase 10 Little Rules for Understanding America on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/47a0BHc Ebook: https://amzn.to/42y0Ytv   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #dannyzimnyschmitt #10littlerules #understandingamerica #memoir #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Isaiah 61:3-6They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated;they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.5 Strangers will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards.6 And you will be called priests of the Lord, you will be named ministers of our God.

In Cineversary podcast episode #89, host ⁠Erik J. Martin⁠ celebrates the 80th birthday of Brief Encounter, directed by David Lean. He and his guest David Thomson – the distinguished film critic, historian, and author of Sleeping with Strangers: How the Movies Shaped Desire – climb aboard the romance express and discuss why this film still matters, its impact on cinema, relevant themes, and more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.

Mogethin! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger & Chris Sanford answer your travel health questions, including:Why should I visit Uganda? https://exploreuganda.com/Is there dengue fever in India--and if so, what should I do about it?What just happened with hepatitis B immunizations in the USA?Can I trust US Dept of State travel safety advisories?What can go wrong if I self-administer botox?What's the best way to get a domestic supply of my medications when abroad?Do we have evidence for RSV vaccine effectiveness?We hope you enjoy this podcast! If so, please follow us on the socials @germ.and.worm, subscribe to our RSS feed and share with your friends! We would so appreciate your rating and review to help us grow our audience. And, please visit our website: germandworm.com where you can find all our content and send us your questions and travel health anecdotes. Or, just send us an email: germandworm@gmail.com.Our Disclaimer: The Germ and Worm Podcast is designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. However, this podcast does NOT establish a doctor-patient relationship, and it should NOT replace your conversation with a qualified healthcare professional. Please see one before your next adventure. The opinions in this podcast are Dr. Sanford's & Dr. Pottinger's alone, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the University of Washington or UW Medicine.

Russell and Leslie meander through the 2025 podcast episodes and share some of their favorite moments. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube here. See all podcast episodes for 2025 here. Episodes referenced: David Brooks on Moral Courage for a Soulless Age Joni Eareckson Tada on When God Shows Up in the Breaking Molly Worthen on Being Spellbinding Michael Luo on Strangers in the Land Paul Kingsnorth on the Dark Powers Behind AI Christine Emba on the Fantasy of Porn's Harmlessness Jonathan Haidt's Newest Thoughts on Technology, Anxiety, and the War for Our Attention A Poet and a Preacher: A Conversation with David Whyte Beth Moore on All Manner of Good Things Beth Moore on Falling in Love with Ecclesiastes Sho Baraka on Matters of the Soul Post-2020 Recovering Christian Vocabulary: A Conversation with Stanley Hauerwas Tim Keller on Hope in Times in Fear (Re-air) Keep up with Russell: Sign up for the weekly newsletter where Russell shares thoughtful takes on big questions, offers a Christian perspective on life, and recommends books and music he's enjoying. Submit a question for the show at questions@russellmoore.com  Subscribe to the Christianity Today Magazine: Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some thoughts on the fourth pillar of Personal Rewilding - Honoring the Wild Ancestors - and what that means in terms of how we relate to the natural world. Learn more about Personal Rewilding online at www.rhnaturereconnect.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.

A 12-pound pup was two families’ hero after their Long Beach, NY, homes suddenly went up in flames while they were asleep on Nov. 9, 2025. AND The rain came down hard that Sunday in Boca Raton, Florida, one of those sudden storms that turns parking lots into rivers and streets into swirling tides. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/mini-goldendoodle-saves-family.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/teen-saves-strangers-during-flood.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This podcast description was blatantly written by AI... Join Clint, Meg, Dan, and Ash London in this hilarious episode as they discuss the intricacies of Secret Santa gifts, debate the classifications in the Christmas-themed A-listers list, and tackle a Gen Z quiz with Web Girl Bella. Dan reveals the ultimate Christmas gift for his mom while sharing their Secret Santa fails and wins. Ash gets a laugh trying to guess if bizarre experiences happened to toddlers or drunk adults. Don't miss this fun-filled holiday episode packed with laughs, surprises, and a bit of chaos! 00:00 Introduction and Banter02:06 Music Throwback and Nirvana Discussion05:12 Listener Calls and Nirvana Reactions10:47 Scandal and Rob Reiner Tribute20:48 Fly Problems and Remedies26:28 Christmas Gifts and Surprises28:39 Tattoo Talk with Erin31:50 Drunk or Toddler: Hilarious Stories51:40 Secret Santa: Hits and Misses57:47 Talking to Strangers and Magic Books01:01:09 The A-Lister List: Christmas Edition01:11:26 Gen Z Quiz Challenge01:17:40 The Perfect Christmas Gift

My Sister Isn't a Murderer... Is She?; Strangers on a Train; Dolls in the Trees; Scammer Scare; Is Santa the Hat Man?; and Deranged Parent ‘Prank'. Click here to submit your odd but true stories. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Listen to Twisted Tales on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And remember… reality is the real horror.  

Nez stops by to talk some animatronics. Cool of the week includes Landman, The Running Man, In Our Blood, Benny Loves You, and Pluribus. Trailer is The Strangers 3. The podcast spotlight shines on Spanish Sundown. And we get feedback from Eddie Ramirez, Pat Caruso, Peter Lane, Craig Hingley, Third Channel Podcast, Robert Glonick, and Stefano Pedersini. Thanks for listening! The Horror Returns Website: https://thehorrorreturns.com THR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorreturns/ Join THR Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056143707851246 THR X: https://twitter.com/horror_returns?s=21&t=XKcrrOBZ7mzjwJY0ZJWrGA THR Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehorrorreturns?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= THR Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thehorrorreturns?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== THR YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@thehorrorreturnspodcast3277 THR Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thehorrorreturns THR TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-horror-returns SK8ER Nez Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-p3n57-c4166 E Society Spotify For Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esoc Music By: Steve Carleton Of The Geekz

He didn't believe in tunnels of light. He barely believed he'd make it through another shift. Asthma had always been a problem, but that afternoon in the meat processing plant, it became a death sentence. One leaking AC unit, one breath of coolant, and his world went black. The next thing he knew, he wasn't on the factory floor anymore. He was standing in a green, impossibly vivid field beside a wide, glassy river that split in two. To the right: churning storm clouds and lightning tearing into the ground. To the left: warm sun, rolling hills, and a peace he could feel in his bones. And then the picnic tables appeared… and so did the people. Family. Friends. Strangers. The dead. The living. Faces he knew and faces he would know years later. At the center of it all: his grandfather, calm as ever, laying out three choices—right, left… or back. How do you decide whether to move on to whatever waits beyond the banks, or race back into a life that had already stopped? Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

MS Now's Stephanie Ruhle is back on Independent Americans for the first time since March 2020, joining host Paul Rieckhoff to let it fly. She's candid, uninterrupted and going deep on Trump's unchecked power over the U.S. military, the runaway big business of youth sports, the affordability crisis, and why “kind is the new cool.” Paul opens with a rapid-fire rundown of Trump's Pennsylvania “affordability” speech, looming Fed rate cuts, Venezuela boat strikes and alleged war crimes, the Gang of Eight briefing, Admiral Holsey's sudden retirement, China and Russia's bomber patrols, Afghan allies left behind, and below-the-radar moves in Ukraine, Georgia, and Miami politics. Joining from Times Square, Stephanie is unplugged and talks candidly about news exhaustion, why tuning out is a dangerous privilege, and how independent and social media are reshaping how people—especially kids—stay informed. She shouts out the Pentagon press corps for refusing to sign away their independence and explains why Trump's attacks on journalists and his control of the military might be the most important story in the world. They dig into parenting in the Trump era, raising boys and a middle-school daughter amid misogyny and online cruelty, why empathy is a superpower, and how small acts—and her family tradition—can change someone's day—and your own. On youth sports, Stephanie unloads on the “insane” monetization of travel teams, showcases, and year-round club schedules that shut out working families while Paul describes what he's seeing as a youth coach watching rec sports get cannibalized. On the economy, she breaks down what Fed cuts really mean, why inflation and a K-shaped recovery are fueling anger, and how both parties are failing people at the grocery store, gas pump, and rent check—while calling out tariffs, farm aid politics, and the illusion of Trump as a populist fighter. They also go global on China's trillion-dollar trade surplus, Russia and Putin's “amazing year,” Trump's Ukraine “peace” timeline, and the risks of shifting U.S. focus away from the Pacific, before hitting Taylor and Travis, Diana Ross headlining New Year's Eve in Times Square at 81, and why Stephanie will never stand for hours in a corral without a bathroom. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -WATCH Stephanie and Ali Velshi's “It's Happening” on YouTube. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the holidays.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Ways to listen:Social channels: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MS Now's Stephanie Ruhle is back on Independent Americans for the first time since March 2020, joining host Paul Rieckhoff to let it fly. She's candid, uninterrupted and going deep on Trump's unchecked power over the U.S. military, the runaway big business of youth sports, the affordability crisis, and why “kind is the new cool.” Paul opens with a rapid-fire rundown of Trump's Pennsylvania “affordability” speech, looming Fed rate cuts, Venezuela boat strikes and alleged war crimes, the Gang of Eight briefing, Admiral Holsey's sudden retirement, China and Russia's bomber patrols, Afghan allies left behind, and below-the-radar moves in Ukraine, Georgia, and Miami politics. Joining from Times Square, Stephanie is unplugged and talks candidly about news exhaustion, why tuning out is a dangerous privilege, and how independent and social media are reshaping how people—especially kids—stay informed. She shouts out the Pentagon press corps for refusing to sign away their independence and explains why Trump's attacks on journalists and his control of the military might be the most important story in the world. They dig into parenting in the Trump era, raising boys and a middle-school daughter amid misogyny and online cruelty, why empathy is a superpower, and how small acts—and her family tradition—can change someone's day—and your own. On youth sports, Stephanie unloads on the “insane” monetization of travel teams, showcases, and year-round club schedules that shut out working families while Paul describes what he's seeing as a youth coach watching rec sports get cannibalized. On the economy, she breaks down what Fed cuts really mean, why inflation and a K-shaped recovery are fueling anger, and how both parties are failing people at the grocery store, gas pump, and rent check—while calling out tariffs, farm aid politics, and the illusion of Trump as a populist fighter. They also go global on China's trillion-dollar trade surplus, Russia and Putin's “amazing year,” Trump's Ukraine “peace” timeline, and the risks of shifting U.S. focus away from the Pacific, before hitting Taylor and Travis, Diana Ross headlining New Year's Eve in Times Square at 81, and why Stephanie will never stand for hours in a corral without a bathroom. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve--and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -WATCH Stephanie and Ali Velshi's “It's Happening” on YouTube. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the holidays.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts  Ways to watch: YouTube • Instagram  X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Ways to listen:Social channels: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The note-taking applications on our phones are often where we go to jot down a quick reminder, a draft of a text message or a packing list. These simple text editors are there, on our phones, ready to document our fleeting thoughts.But what do these notes from yesterday, or last month, or three years ago say about ourselves? Post Reports co-host Elahe Izadi recently took on this question and asked strangers if she could look into their notes app. Host Colby Itkowitz chats with Elahe about what she learned from this little social experiment. Today's show was produced by Thomas Lu. It was mixed by Sam Bair and edited by Ariel Plotnick. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.