Podcasts about strangers

Mallary Tenore Tarpley is the award-winning author of SLIP and an assistant professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication and the McCombs School of Business, where she teaches journalism and writing. This episode was inspired by Mallary's recent piece, Embracing the lost art of people-watching published in Neiman Storyboard. If you liked this episode you'll also like God is in the Details or Why Listening to Strangers on the Train is Fantastic Raw Material for your Storytelling with Craig Finn from The Hold Steady. ---  What do you find Weirdly Helpful? Call me at 844-935-2378 ⁠⁠THE WEIRDLY HELPFUL MERCH STORE!!!!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Become a WH Patron and listen to the show ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary This Week in the Apocaplypse, Brooke and Inmn talk about border resistance, a tree sit, some animals with adorable names, and the latest incarnation of SkyNET. 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 and Blue Sky @tangledwilderness.bsky.social You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness Find out more at https://live-like-the-world-is-dying.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 Live Like the World is Dying.

Koreen built a career and sold millions of games by asking people questions they weren't prepared to answer. This week, my longtime friend and founder of We're Not Really Strangers sits down with me to trade the questions that changed our lives.Somewhere between love, ambition, self-betrayal, and the kind of honesty usually reserved for three martinis in, we get to the answers we've been avoiding. Come prepared to ask yourself the hard questions, add a few to your conversational arsenal, and leave knowing yourself a little better.Follow the pod on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Chloe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

Beau Patrick joins McKenzie and io to talk about I love Boosters. The new surrealist veneration of the noble shoplifter from Boots Riley that has a dialectical materialism gun. Beau talks about directing music videos for The Coup and the gang talk weird cinema, making class war chic, and the Tangeled web of artistry that lands us in weird situations. Check out Beau's work most especially Burn Barrel Press @burnbarrelpress on instagram Io can be found on Instag @Bum.Lung or https://www.etsy.com/shop/BumLung 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. Our logo is by Robin Savage. And our theme music is by a lovely mountain goblin.

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Mercúrio é um planeta complicado. Talvez seja o calor intenso, mas, vez ou outra, ele fica de mau humor, acontecimento que, pelo jeito, afeta a todos nós, humanos.O evento é chamado de Mercúrio Retrógrado, e dizem especialistas que, nessa fase, o planeta pode ser visto degustando um famoso vinho importado da Terra, o Sangue de Boi, enquanto escuta, na vitrola, Michael Jackson, "Strangers in Moscow" - soul music, né?Apoie o THIS IS BRAZIL: clique aqui!

Frankie works the overnight board at North County dispatch — the last desk on the last frequency in a building the county has already decided to close. Eleven years of talking strangers through the worst minute of their lives, and never once finding out how it ended. It is the coldest winter in thirty years, and the copper is already coming out of the ground. Then, at seven minutes past three, on a channel that was cut and half dismantled three weeks ago, the dead static goes warm. A calm, competent man's voice asks her to roll someone warm out to the Hollis ridge. The vehicle is there. The driver is there. He never is. Part 1 of 4.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Turning Strangers into Long-Term Clients: The B2B Conversion Playbook

Classes are back in session at Angelic Grove Academy! As Painy, Roy, and Bideon tackle their final exams, Greeda Groteska sets her wicked sights on making sure the Strangers of Power have a very, very chaotic school day.CASTChad StaffordAaron RollinsJanelle WilkeBen HollandDustin BlechschmidtKatelyn McCaigueCREWWriting and DM: Chad StaffordSound Mixing and Editing: Chad StaffordAssistant Editing: Laura RollinsOriginal Music: Ben Holland and Rory O'NeillLogo Art: Janelle WilkeSocial Media: Aly StaffordCREDITSLicensed Music and Sound Effects: AdobeStock, StoryBlocks, Envato Elements, Audio JungleRoyalty Free Music: darkfantasystudio.comSUPPORT THE SHOWbreakbattleroll.comsolo.to/breakbattleroll

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Harmony: A Summer Bond Among Strangers Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-08-01-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte sterkt over fjordene, og det var en vakker sommerdag ved hytta.En: The sun shone brightly over the fjords, and it was a beautiful summer day at the cabin.No: Familien hadde samlet seg til en gjenforening, en støyende blanding av gammelt og ungt.En: The family had gathered for a reunion, a noisy mix of old and young.No: Stemningen var preget av livlig prat, lyden av barn som lekte, og lukten av grillet fisk.En: The atmosphere was filled with lively chatter, the sound of children playing, and the smell of grilled fish.No: Utenfor hytta strakte det seg et panorama av glitrende vann under den varme solen.En: Outside the cabin stretched a panorama of shimmering water under the warm sun.No: Sigrid sto litt bort fra de andre.En: Sigrid stood a little apart from the others.No: Hun jobbet til daglig på biblioteket, omgitt av bøker og stillhet.En: She worked daily at the library, surrounded by books and silence.No: Det var trygghet der.En: There was safety there.No: Men her? Her var det kaos.En: But here? Here it was chaos.No: Hun ønsket å kjenne tilhørighet, men visste ikke helt hvordan hun skulle starte.En: She wanted to feel a sense of belonging but wasn't quite sure how to start.No: Hun så over på Alrik.En: She looked over at Alrik.No: Han var ny for henne.En: He was new to her.No: En fri sjel, en musiker som reiste verden rundt.En: A free spirit, a musician who traveled around the world.No: Han virket like utenfor som hun følte seg.En: He seemed as much an outsider as she felt.No: Alrik følte alles forventninger hvilte på ham.En: Alrik felt everyone's expectations resting on him.No: Flere spurte: "Når skal du slå deg til ro?"En: Several asked, "When are you going to settle down?"No: Han smilte og svarte vennlig, men inni seg lengtet han etter å bare være seg selv, fri fra forventningene.En: He smiled and replied kindly, but inside, he longed to just be himself, free from expectations.No: Han tok frem gitaren sin og begynte å spille.En: He took out his guitar and began to play.No: Tonene fløt gjennom luften og vakte nysgjerrighet, men også noen skeptiske blikk.En: The notes floated through the air and sparked curiosity, but also some skeptical glances.No: Sigrid så på. Musikken rørte henne.En: Sigrid watched. The music moved her.No: Hun bestemte seg.En: She decided.No: I et øyeblikk av dristighet gikk hun bort til Alrik, trakk pusten dypt og sa: “Jeg likte det du spilte. Kan du lære meg?”En: In a moment of boldness, she went over to Alrik, took a deep breath, and said, “I liked what you played. Can you teach me?”No: Han så overrasket på henne, men smilte bredt.En: He looked at her surprised, but smiled broadly.No: De begynte å prate, først om musikken, deretter om livet.En: They began to talk, first about music, then about life.No: Da Alrik senere spilte en sang, noen så bort, kniste eller vendte seg i misnøye.En: When Alrik played a song later, some looked away, giggled, or turned in displeasure.No: Men midt i dette rommet sto Sigrid, hun applauderte kraftig.En: But in the midst of this room stood Sigrid, applauding vigorously.No: Hennes støtte var som en varm solstråle for ham.En: Her support was like a warm sunbeam to him.No: Han takket henne med et smil av ekte takknemlighet.En: He thanked her with a smile of genuine gratitude.No: De avsluttet dagen med en prat om hvordan de begge ofte følte seg utenfor.En: They ended the day with a conversation about how they both often felt like outsiders.No: De delte historier, drømmer og bekymringer.En: They shared stories, dreams, and concerns.No: Sigrid forsto at hun ikke var alene.En: Sigrid understood that she was not alone.No: Alrik forsto at han hadde funnet en venn i familien.En: Alrik understood that he had found a friend in the family.No: De lovet å holde kontakten.En: They promised to stay in touch.No: Sigrid visste at hun ikke lenger behøvde å gjemme seg i bøker for å føle tilhørighet.En: Sigrid knew that she no longer needed to hide in books to feel a sense of belonging.No: Og Alrik visste at han ikke var alene i sin reise.En: And Alrik knew he was not alone in his journey.No: Det var starten på et fint vennskap mellom to søskenbarn som tidligere hadde vært fremmede, men nå delte en felles forståelse av det å søke aksept og forbindelse.En: It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship between two cousins who had once been strangers but now shared a common understanding of seeking acceptance and connection. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintefjords: fjordenecabin: hyttareunion: gjenforeningatmosphere: stemningenchatter: pratpanorama: panoramashimmering: glitrendebelonging: tilhørighetchaos: kaoscuriosity: nysgjerrighetskeptical: skeptiskeboldness: dristighetapplauding: applaudertevigorously: kraftiggratitude: takknemlighetconcerns: bekymringerexpectations: forventningersettle down: slå seg til rofloated: fløtmusician: musikeroutsider: utenforpromised: lovetconnection: forbindelsesupport: støttegenuine: ekteconversation: pratdispleasure: misnøyeseeking: søkeacceptance: aksept

Episode Summary On This Month in the Apocalypse, Brooke, James, and Inmn talk about the nefarious deeds of the FBI, tariffs, some Supreme Court decisions about immigration, and a cool youth movement in India. 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 Find out more at https://live-like-the-world-is-dying.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 Live Like the World is Dying.

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In this episode, Antonio introduces the work of Latvian photographer Inta Ruka, whose quiet, direct portraits have completely pulled him in. Her photographs may appear simple at first, but the longer Antonio and Ward sit with them, the more stories and visual relationships begin to emerge. What matters most is the connection behind the pictures: Ruka uses the camera as a passport into people's lives, spending time with them and allowing each photograph to grow out of trust. Her Rolleiflex stays out of the way, leaving her free to maintain eye contact and treat the person as more important than the equipment. Ward then reviews The Art of Street Photography by Sean Tucker and Joshua K. Jackson, a book concerned less with camera settings than with learning how to think and see as a photographer. Tucker explores creative dry spells, fear, ethics, motivation, and the experience of being fully present with a camera, while Jackson's rich, layered photographs demonstrate just how open street photography can be. Together, the words and pictures offer something Antonio and Ward keep returning to: permission. Permission to stop being rigid, photograph whatever genuinely catches the eye, and recognize that becoming tired of old habits may simply mean it is time to grow.   The Art of Street Photography by Sean Tucker & Joshua K. Jackson   Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter Help out the show by buying us a coffee! Support the show by purchasing Antonio's Zines or buying a print. Support the show by purchasing Ward's Zine, Book and Prints Send us a voice message, comment or question.   Show Links:   Antonio M. Rosario's Website, Vero, Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook page Ward Rosin's Website, Vero, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook page.   Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio Deezer Podcast Addict

Episode Summary This time on Strangers we have our July feature, Brokeback Mount Doom, by our own Inmn Neruin. Brokeback Mount Doom is a short play that reimagines Lord of the Rings and Brokeback Mountain smashed together in glorious harmony. It was originally written for the stage as part of Shakesqueer Theater's production Ten Minute Movies. The feature was recorded as a radio play with the original cast. Stick around after the radio play for an interview with Inmn about collaborative theater and gay hobbits. Read along for free at TangledWilderness.org. Get copies of the monthly feature by signing up for the Zine of the Month Club on our Patreon. Guest Info Inmn Neruin (They/them) is a nonbinary playwright, game writer, and metal smith. You can find their published work here at Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness, including Penumbra City and the forthcoming game Curse of the Mall King The Game. They are also a host of Live Like the World is Dying. You can find their metal work on Instagram at @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. 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.Read transcript

Darren explores issues of moral philosophy in his review of Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, a Drowning Child, and Strangers in Need by David Edmonds. In this analysis he looks at this classic thought experiment, its implications, criticisms and rebuttals to them. Adam examines the Decoy Effect, a psychological marketing strategy designed to encourage you to buy the most expensive thing, even if you wouldn't otherwise be inclined to do so.

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The article explores the biblical concept of "exile," describing how modern believers often feel displaced in a shifting cultural landscape that conflicts with their faith. Rather than retreating or compromising, it encourages Christians to thrive by maintaining their biblical identity, actively seeking the welfare of their communities, and living with distinctive integrity. Ultimately, the text frames this experience as a divine opportunity to bear witness to God's presence and hope, reminding readers that their true home is in the Kingdom of Heaven.

The article explores the biblical concept of "exile," describing how modern believers often feel displaced in a shifting cultural landscape that conflicts with their faith. Rather than retreating or compromising, it encourages Christians to thrive by maintaining their biblical identity, actively seeking the welfare of their communities, and living with distinctive integrity. Ultimately, the text frames this experience as a divine opportunity to bear witness to God's presence and hope, reminding readers that their true home is in the Kingdom of Heaven.

The article explores the biblical concept of "exile," describing how modern believers often feel displaced in a shifting cultural landscape that conflicts with their faith. Rather than retreating or compromising, it encourages Christians to thrive by maintaining their biblical identity, actively seeking the welfare of their communities, and living with distinctive integrity. Ultimately, the text frames this experience as a divine opportunity to bear witness to God's presence and hope, reminding readers that their true home is in the Kingdom of Heaven.

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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by actress and artist Malky Goldman to discuss her starring role as Sarah Leah in The Wedding Entertainer, directed by Gidi Dar, which celebrated its world premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. Originally from Jerusalem and now based in New York City, Malky has built an impressive career across film, television, and theater. Her newest role in The Wedding Entertainer marks another exciting milestone as she continues to bring emotionally rich and deeply authentic characters to the screen. Audiences also know Malky from the acclaimed Netflix limited series Unorthodox, the Blumhouse horror film The Vigil, and HBO's High Maintenance. On stage, she has delivered memorable performances in productions including Strangers, Hedda Gabler, the Yiddish production of Rhinoceros, and the critically acclaimed God of Vengeance. In this episode we discuss:

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What does it really mean to be the CEO of your own divorce? In this episode, Jackie talks with Amy Polacko, divorce coach, award-winning journalist, domestic abuse survivor, co-author of FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld, and host of the Girl, Wake Up! podcast. Amy shares how her own high-conflict divorce led her to become an advocate for women and family-court reform, the mistakes she made along the way, and what she now helps her clients do differently. They also discuss Amy's article, inspired by Belle Burden's memoir Strangers, which explores how wealth can complicate divorce, how financial dependence can create vulnerability, and why money does not always protect someone from coercion, control, or prolonged conflict. You'll hear practical insights on recognizing unhealthy patterns, becoming more financially aware, preparing strategically, and taking an active role in your own divorce without trying to manage everything alone. Freedom Warrior Divorce Coaching - Amy Polacko FRAMED: Women in the Family Court Underworld Girl Wake Up! Podcast Amy's article on Belle Burden's Amy's article on Belle Burden's Book: Strangers Amy's Strong Savvy Women Support Group   This conversation is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal, financial, medical, or mental-health advice.

Ready to implement what you're learning? The Sold Before the Call podcast teaches the mindset. The Selling Sprint teaches the system. Join the interest list to be first in line when I announce everything coming soon… Join the interest list here: https://products.ambershaw.com/signature-waitlist     Your content shouldn't just get attention. It should build trust before you ever make an offer.   In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I'm sharing one of my favorite storytelling frameworks for creating content that does more than get likes—it helps strangers feel seen, builds trust, and naturally moves them closer to becoming clients.   If you've been following the Sold Before the Call series, you already know that the sale shouldn't happen on the discovery call. It happens through everything you build beforehand.   Today, I'm showing you exactly how to do that through your content.   I'm walking you through my SHIFT Formula—the storytelling framework I teach my clients to create captions that connect on a deeper level, position them as the obvious choice, and become part of a strong pre-selling ecosystem. We'll break down each step of the formula, why storytelling is such a powerful sales skill, and how to stop creating content that simply educates and start creating content that actually converts.   I'll also share real client examples of how this framework has helped women grow their audiences, build trust, and create more conversations that lead to clients.   If you've been wondering why your content gets engagement but isn't turning strangers into buyers, then this episode is for you.   Resources Mentioned: Listen to Part 1: How To Stop Thinking Like A Coach + Start Thinking Like A Sales Rep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/485-how-to-stop-thinking-like-a-coach-start/id1577282350?i=1000776729190 Listen to Part 2: Why Your Sales Call Isn't Where You Sell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/486-why-your-sales-call-isnt-where-you-sell-sold-before/id1577282350?i=1000777684328   What I Discuss: 01:28 A recap of the Sold Before the Call series and why this framework matters 03:10 Why building a courtship is more effective than trying to "close" people 07:11 How storytelling creates trust before someone ever reaches your DMs 10:08 An overview of my SHIFT storytelling formula 10:54 How to set the scene so your ideal client immediately feels seen 13:28 Why highlighting the real challenge creates connection 14:57 The insight or "aha" moment that changes everything 17:22 How to show the follow-through that makes your story believable 18:09 Why transformation is the part that inspires people to take action 20:02 How this framework fits into my full pre-selling system, plus real client results 25:48 Your homework to start using the SHIFT Formula today—and what's coming in Part 4 of the series   Find more from Amber Shaw: Instagram: @msambershaw Website: ambershaw.com 

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! One Reddit user sent 464,000 cold emails in a single year — and figured out exactly what made people reply. A lowercase subject line with no punctuation hit a 90% open rate. A permissionless value DM on X returned a 40% response rate. And asking for a 15-minute call? Converted at a devastating 0.8%. In this episode of Business Conversations with Pi and Piette 2.0, PI and Piette answer a listener's question from tuepodcast.net/askpi: "How do I run cold outreach on LinkedIn, X, or email without sounding like a spammer?" The answer is a complete platform-by-platform playbook built on deliverability science, human psychology, and one core truth — your ultimate competitive advantage is proving you're genuinely human. What You'll Learn: Why asking for a 15-minute call is the worst thing you can do in a cold emailThe offer psychology shift that jumped reply rates from 0.8% to 2.1%How to send 1,000 emails a day without triggering spam filters (the interval trick)The "ugly email rule" and why plain text outperforms beautiful HTML every timeNicholas Cole's lowercase subject line that achieved a 90% open rateThe four-step follow-up sequence — including the "right person pivot" and the A/B/C closeoutLinkedIn's five-touch warm-up sequence before you ever send a DMWhy automating LinkedIn likes and comments gets your account shadowbannedHow X (Twitter) works for reaching C-suite executives — and the golden rule about linksThe permissionless value framework and why it generates a 40% response rateWhy the future of outreach belongs to whoever can prove they're most humanTimestamps: [00:00:00] – Introduction & The Listener Question[00:01:00] – 464,000 Cold Emails: What the Biggest Outreach Test Ever Revealed[00:02:30] – Offer Psychology: Why Asking for a Meeting Is Killing Your Reply Rate[00:03:30] – Cognitive Load: The Sofa vs. the Piece of Paper[00:04:00] – From 0.8% to 2.1%: The Low-Friction Offer That Changes Everything[00:05:00] – Email Deliverability: The Invisible Bottleneck No One Talks About[00:05:30] – Sending Intervals: How to Mimic a Human to Beat the Algorithm[00:06:30] – Nicholas Cole's 90% Open Rate Subject Line (All Lowercase, No Punctuation)[00:07:00] – The Ugly Email Rule: Why Plain Text Wins Every Time[00:08:00] – The Text-to-Code Ratio: How Spam Filters Actually Read Your Email[00:08:30] – The Four-Step Follow-Up Sequence[00:09:00] – The Right Person Pivot (Step 3)[00:09:30] – The A/B/C Closeout (Step 4 — The Best Tactic in the Whole Episode)[00:10:00] – LinkedIn's Context Layer: Why DMs Here Are Different[00:10:30] – The Five-Touch Warm-Up Sequence Before You DM Anyone[00:11:30] – True Personalization vs. Mail Merge: The Trigger Event Framework[00:12:00] – Why Automating LinkedIn Engagement Gets You Shadowbanned[00:13:00] – The Three-Touch Limit on LinkedIn DMs[00:13:30] – X (Twitter): The C-Suite Goldmine With Strict Rules[00:14:00] – Account Warm-Up: Why You Can't Start DMing Immediately on X[00:14:30] – The Golden Rule: Never Put a Link in Your First X DM[00:15:00] – The Permissionless Value Framework: Reversing the Sales Debt[00:16:00] – 40% Response Rate: The Data Behind Leading With Value[00:17:00] – The Future of Outreach: AI Makes Noise, Humans Break Through[00:17:30] – Full Recap & Submit Your QuestionThe Four-Step Follow-Up Sequence: ✅ Day 2-3: Quick bump — "Open to a quick yes or no?"✅ Day 4-5: One specific researched detail proving you've done your homework✅ Day 7-10: Right person pivot — "Am I reaching the right person, or should I talk to someone else?"✅ Day 14: A/B/C closeout — "Reply A if not a priority, B to circle back next month, C if you're the wrong person"Submit Your Question:

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Play World of Tanks for FREE: https://optic.link/wot1 Use the OpTic link to unlock rewards for both new and returning players!OpTic Gaming Merch: https://shop.opticgaming.com/Check out the OpTic SCUF collection and use code “OpTic” for a discount: https://scuf.co/OpTicCheck out the OpTic Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optic-podcast/id1542810047https://open.spotify.com/show/25iPKftrl0akOZKqS0wHQG00:00 Intro01:00 Strangers in the office 08:00 The 10hr Pod 11:40 Maniac got robbed AGAIN18:00 learning new casino games 22:00 Vegas is too expensive 28:00 Terrible vibes at the table46:00 Baby registry 47:00 How much did you lose in Vegas/Afterparty 56:00 PC Issues in CDL

How do you turn a life-changing experience into a memoir readers can't put down?In this episode, author Melinda Lee Schmidt shares the story behind The Rebel Hugger and how a simple idea—asking strangers for permission to hug them—became a powerful memoir about connection, boundaries, belonging, and self-worth.Melinda takes us behind the scenes of her writing process, explaining how she transformed a deeply personal journey into a compelling story. We also discuss the realities of self-publishing, working with a book coach, navigating Amazon KDP, and the book marketing strategies that have helped her reach readers—from podcast interviews and newsletters to the surprisingly effective practice of simply telling people about her book.Whether you're writing a memoir, considering self-publishing, or looking for practical book marketing advice, this conversation is full of inspiration and actionable insights.In this episode, you'll learn:How to turn personal experiences into a compelling memoirWhy vulnerability is essential in memoir writingThe biggest lessons Melinda learned from self-publishingHow working with a book coach improved her bookBook marketing strategies that actually work for indie authorsIf you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow writer or aspiring author.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

What is it like to feel safe to speak your mind and explore your emotions? No fear of reaction. No one telling you what to do. Listen to Jen, Nikki, Mike, Tara, Jennifer, and Avia explain the value they find in growing and recovering in a no-judgement zone on this roundtable discussion live from the Echoes of Recovery 2026 summer retreat in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Please go to UntoxicatedSurvey.org to better understand the impact of alcohol and/or emotional abuse on you and your family. Whether you are the drinker or the partner, whether you feel a lack of emotional safety or don't really know what that means, we can help you feel supported. Take the survey and learn more about our Echoes of Recovery and SHOUT Sobriety programs. You've got this, and we've got you.

Perhaps one of the most overlooked realities of adulthood is that very few people intentionally decide to lose touch with themselves.It rarely happens in a single dramatic moment.There is no morning where most people wake up and consciously declare that they are going to abandon their values, ignore their intuition, or disconnect from their inner life.The process is usually much quieter than that.Much slower.Almost invisible while it is happening.It occurs through accumulation.One compromise.Then another.One postponed dream.Then another.One ignored instinct.Then another.Not because these choices seem significant in isolation.

Reddit Stories - My Sister Invited Strangers On Our Family Vacation Again And I'm Just Not Having It. OP expected a rare family-only beach vacation, but learned her sister secretly invited strangers again. Feeling ignored by her parents and tired of broken boundaries, OP refuses to attend and fears the family backlash ahead.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lost-genre-reddit-stories--5779056/support.

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: The Odyssey Windrose Denshattack! Dragonology 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.

TOPICS: Ryan and Producer Lauren talk about the latest in the Live Nation antitrust lawsuit and what creators can do to speak out about the pending DOJ settlement; we answer a listener question about transitioning from being a full-time to part-time creator; our guest this week is Gregoire Gensollen of Tucker Tooley Entertainment. His latest project is "Band of Strangers", a new online series that brings together musicians who've never met and has them build an original song from scratch. Check out "Band of Strangers" on YouTube!Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Strangers and Aliens"

"Strangers and Aliens"

Episode Summary This week on Live like the World is Dying, Casandra talks with Dani Burlison, editor of Red Flag Warning: Mutual Aid and Survival in California's Fire Country about wild fires, community, mental health, and preparedness for a world that might be more likely to be on fire but also more likely to be filled with trauma-resilient people who know how to get through it. Get Red Flag Warning from AK Press at https://www.akpress.org/red-flag-warning.html __ Guest Info Dani Burlison can be found with CAW (Collective of Anarchist Writers, a Corvid Appreciation Working-group) at CAWshingthings.com or at https://www.daniburlison.com/ 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 Find out more at https://live-like-the-world-is-dying.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 Live Like the World is Dying.

Ken tells the story of a friend who got stranded in Detroit and rode three hours to Cleveland in a rental car with two women he'd just met on a delayed connecting flight, sparking a debate over whether that's a smart move or a reckless one. Ken argues it's an easy call if it saves a day of travel and money on a hotel, while Anthony pushes back that riding with strangers feels riskier than Ken lets on, even sharing his own story of choosing to wait out a flight delay in Seattle for four days rather than rush home. The two also riff on whether it's easier to talk politics with strangers than with people you know, with Anthony arguing baggage-free conversations are less fraught, before spiraling into a bit about using big vocabulary words to sound smart.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze Shedeur Sanders' potential fit in Todd Monken's offense and whether he or Deshaun Watson is the better long-term choice. They debate the feasibility of LeBron James returning to the Cavaliers and potentially recruiting stars like Anthony Davis or Kyrie Irving. The conversation also covers a wild travel story involving a rental car ride from Detroit and recent NCAA eligibility decisions. 02:14 - Steven Kwan and Shedeur Sanders 07:05 - Shedeur Sanders and Todd Monken 10:53 - Adapting Systems to Players 14:00 - NCAA Eligibility and Personal History 19:12 - Chasing LeBron and Star Teammates 25:49 - LeBron James Decision Speculation 34:55 - Hitching Rides with Strangers

Dennis is joined via Zoom by playwright Erik Patterson (Handjob) and actor Michael Sturgis (Clarkston) to talk about the terrific new play F++king Strangers, which Erik wrote at Michael stars in. The play is about four characters--two young gay men and a straight married couple--and their longing to connect in a world where it seems harder and harder to do so. Erik talks about what inspired the play, why he likes to explore sexuality in his plays and the moment when he literally can hear the audience gasp. Michael talks about his character in the piece, Ru, and how he thought about Ru's agoraphobia and online relationship with a male escort. Other topics include: on stage nudity, one stage smoking, becoming an overnight TikTok sensation, dancing to Rihanna, why theater is so awesome and that time when one of Erik's actors couldn't do his play at the last minute and he had to step in their place. https://www.echotheatercompany.com/

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Why would people rebuilding God's temple start by building a wall against their own neighbors? Dr. Christina Olson explores Ezra and Nehemiah, the imperfect leaders, contested history, and hard boundary lines that bridge the Old and New Testaments.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT231ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT231FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT231DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT231PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT231ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/537P7zjqtQYALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE0:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Christina Olson1:48 First impressions of Ezra and Nehemiah4:15 Dr. Olson's bio7:38 Come, Follow Me Manual8:25 What these names mean9:45 Recap the exile and archeological evidence14:59 First and Second Temple Periods17:54 Why rebuild?19:00 Ezra-Nehemiah as bridge to the New Testament23:45 Cyrus's edict and the return home26:04 Why Ezra-Nehemiah is such a difficult read30:59 The pattern of an ancient temple-building account35:43 “Strangers in a strange land” – Identity and memory39:29 Genealogies and staking a claim40:00 Zerubbabel and Jeshua return44:51 Weeping and joy at the temple foundation46:13 The adversaries arrive47:55 Exclusion and God using imperfection52:41 How present-day conflicts get written57:18 Letters of accusation to the Persian king1:01:12 Tatnai's inquiry and Darius's decree1:05:15 Temple dedication and Passover1:07:52 End of Part 1 - Dr. Christina OlsonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

There's a book every woman I know is reading right now. It's called Strangers, Belle Burden's memoir, and Gwyneth Paltrow just bought the rights to turn it into a film. I picked it up expecting to join the bandwagon. I did not expect it to hold up a mirror. It's about a woman whose husband leaves, and in the rubble of that she realizes she doesn't know a single real thing about her own financial life. What they own, whether her name is on anything, where she stands. He walks out the door and takes the whole map of her life with him, because she never once looked at it herself. Here's the part I couldn't shake. Her marriage looked exactly like mine. Fifteen years in, three boys, my name on everything we've built, my own money since I was a teenager. I always thought that was what independence meant, making your own money. It took me fifteen years to realize independence is actually knowing what your own money is doing, and I closed that book and realized I didn't. Her husband had to leave for her to find out. Mine is sitting right here with me, and I still didn't know So I brought it to Gary, in the least graceful way possible, in the car on the way to dinner, and it did not go how I planned. We get into the prenup I signed at 21 and why the math has since flipped to protect me, the fight that followed, why he heard my questions and thought I was about to end our marriage, and the difference between trusting someone and actually knowing your own life. We only ever teach women this after a marriage is already over. I think that's backwards. I think a good marriage is the best place in the world to have this conversation, so I brought him here to have the rest of it with you. New episodes of Not Alone every Wednesday. Subscribe so you never miss one. Follow Gary: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky Follow Valeria: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valerialipovetskyblog Follow Not Alone: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notalonepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notalone.pod Podcast: https://www.notalonepod.com/ Shop my look from this episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/6367477 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/valerialipovetsky What we talked about: 0:00 The book that scared me 1:02 How I brought it to Gary 2:23 My money, and watching my mom 5:09 Gary's parents and the scarcity mindset 7:12 The day you said yes, everything became ours 10:50 Beyond the prenup 11:56 Signing it 15 years ago 13:54 The prenup was protecting me too 14:44 Re-examining it now that the math has flipped 16:05 If a friend asked for a prenup and she said no 17:19 Bringing it to the present 28:42 I keep myself in the dark 35:01 You thought I wanted a divorce 35:21 Not in the car on the way to dinner 43:21 I trusted him, so I thought I didn't need to know 45:32 Knowing the balance now, and estate planning 47:50 The way I think finances should work in a marriage 52:12 Making money and raising kids is not the whole marriage 55:16 What I'd tell other women 58:25 Did you learn anything about yourself? Disclaimer: The links in this description are sponsor or affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a credit or commission at no additional cost to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Belle Burden was, by her own account, the good girl. Quiet, compliant, the kid who wrote her own book report and did her homework on Friday afternoons. Then one night in the second week of the 2020 lockdown, a stranger left a voicemail: your husband is having an affair with my wife. By 6 a.m. her 20-year marriage was over, and the life she thought she could count on stopped making sense. In her memoir of the event and its aftermath, Strangers, Belle traces how she got to this place - and how she found her way back. They get into the stuff we all carry: why "being good" can quietly cost you yourself, how kids notice far more than we give them credit for, and why it's never too late to tell them the truth. Dr. Becky wrote up her thoughts on how to get the "good girl" tendency out of your own emotional driver seat. * Thank you to our partners for making this episode possible: Girl Scouts: If you have a daughter in kindergarten through 12th grade, visit girlscouts.org to learn more LMNT: Get a free gift with your purchase at drinkLMNT.com/goodinside Pampers Easy Ups: Start your potty training journey with Peppa Pig Pampers Easy Ups Little Spoon: Get 50% off your first order at littlespoon.com/rattled with code RATTLED Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

California wins a temporary victory in its suit against the Paramount-Warner Brothers acquisition. Why an OC Board of Education member is facing a hefty fine. Why a Burbank man is going out of his way to have lunch with strangers. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Learn what inspired Thor's impossible journey and why he now believes a stranger is a friend you've never met before. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Thor Pedersen shares the remarkable story behind his decision to try and become the first person to visit every country in the world without flying in a single unbroken journey. He explains how his experiences as a UN peacekeeper in Eritrea and Ethiopia, living in Libya, and working in global logistics shaped his outlook before embarking on what he thought would be a four-year adventure that ultimately lasted nearly a decade. Thor also recounts unforgettable experiences traveling on cargo ships, reflects on the profound impact of crossing borders and connecting with strangers around the world, and opens up about the heartbreaking moment in Libya that forever changed the way he thinks about global inequality, migration, and our shared humanity. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!

What defines a family? For a group of strangers, that question took on a profound, unexpected meaning after DNA tests revealed a hidden, decades-old deception. They discovered they were all half-siblings conceived through artificial insemination in the mid-20th century. Their biological father was not the man who raised them, but Dr. Charles Charny, a Philadelphia fertility specialist.In this week's episode of The Sunday Story, Frank Langfitt follows this unique family as they piece together their strange creation tale and decide to become a family. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, Miriam and James talk about heat-related preparedness for an ever-warming world. Host Info James can be found on Twitter @JamesStout or on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Jamesstout. 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 Find out more at https://live-like-the-world-is-dying.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 Live Like the World is Dying.

Jared and Jordana begin today's Friday Feels by talking about the viral memoir Strangers and why breakup books hit differently than breakup TikToks! They reminisce about their fully remote recording days and how pandemic dating advice was really different and its own time vault. J&J get into your dating questions, answering a petty or prudent: reporting your cheating ex to his college professor, and also can you rebuild trust after years of secret dating apps and lies? Sometimes searching for answers can keep you stuck in the wrong relationship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dinner With Strangers: Jess Janz On The Friends We Haven't Met YetWe're more connected than ever—and lonelier than we'd like to admit. What if the answer isn't finding the right people, but simply pulling up another chair?This week, Jen sits down with writer, poet, and community-builder Jess Janz to talk about her new book, The Table Where We Meet, and the social experiment that grew into the phenomenon known as Dinner With Strangers. What began as a gathering around a table with a few curious questions has now welcomed more than a thousand people into conversations that move past small talk and into the territory we all secretly long for: belonging.Jen and Jess explore why so many of us feel disconnected, what makes a question powerful enough to crack a person open, and how vulnerability creates the conditions for genuine connection. Whether you're craving deeper friendships, navigating loneliness, or wondering how to build a bigger table in your own life, this conversation is a hopeful reminder that meaningful connection is still possible—and closer than you think.In this episode, you'll hear:The hidden costs of loneliness and our growing hunger for belongingWhy "What's your favorite movie?" might be the wrong icebreaker—and what to ask insteadWhat happens when one person chooses vulnerability firstWhy community isn't something we stumble into—it's something we createQuotes:"There's alchemy in holding a heavy dish for the person beside you, reaching across, filling water glasses. All of that is so disarming. It shouldn't be a roadblock to connection—it should be the bridge." – Jess Janz"Loneliness and helplessness is something that is weaponized in our lives right now, and so it's radical to be in community together." – Jess JanzResources Mentioned:The Table Where We Meet by Jess JanzWith StrangersJen's dinner party for her daughterAwake: A Memoir by Jen HatmakerDan ManganBuy Jess' bookGuest's Links:Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | SubstackConnect with Jen!Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeThe For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.