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Luke's joined by Ben Swift today to reflect on his emotional Tour of Britain alongside G. Swifty was there to see him over the line in Cardiff and made it to the end of 'stage seven' intact as well. He's not finished racing for the year - and he hopes to carry on into 2026. We wish Swifty well! Over at the Vuelta, big Pippo Ganna earned our Continental Tyres Chapeau of the Day for his excellent win in the stage 17 TT - and all eyes are on Tom Pidcock this weekend. Can he earn his first Grand Tour podium? We'll be back next week to debrief it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on the SOSS, the podcast studio gets an equipment upgrade. Someone finally gets a microphone. Amy isn't able to even. Maya loves fall, and Amy is very emotional about summer. The ladies covet a house on Medicine Lake. They also cover the big Swifty news. Racket Report: The US Open was sooooooooo spicy! We recap all the breakups, fashion, meltdowns, and controversies of the 2025 Open. So. Much. Drama. Then, a quick debate about doing light foot stuff on OnlyFans. Next, Maya reviews new fair foods at the Great Minnesota Get Together. Hot tip: No one needs an 18-inch corn dog. Rounding out the episode, Amy and Maya review the new Project Runway. The TWINS!!!!! Finally, Producer Tyler tells us what we've learned this week.
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I've got my Radical Rita Chili's shirt on, I'm winning giveaways on Twitter like a full-time job, and I'm threatening to jump ship to Applebee's if Chili's doesn't keep their promises. From there, things spiral like they always do.We're talking Cardi B in court for scratching a security guard, her lawyers sounding like they graduated from TikTok Law School, and the courtroom transcripts being pure comedy. Then we break down Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement saga. The ring, the prenup, Killer Trav's AIM-level Instagram handle, and why every boyfriend in America now has to pretend to be a Swifty for at least 48 hours.But I'm done. I swear on my Frenchie, LuBug's life, I'm done talking about Taylor and Travis after this episode. Until they do literally anything else and I have to bring it up again.From there, I get into Will Smith embarrassing himself again with AI tour promo videos full of melting faces and mutant hands. Legacy artists are struggling, Lil Wayne is out here opening with screamo bands, and it might be time for some of these guys to hang it up.Sponsors came through big this week. BlueChew is here to handle your “weekend performance” for five bucks shipping, and Dude Robe has you covered everywhere from your shower to your honeymoon with promo code WAWD for 20% off. Don't be like Jessica paying full price.We also cover Trump weighing in on Cracker Barrel's logo fiasco, Steak ‘n Shake throwing shots on Twitter, and a Stephen King book getting turned into a brutal treadmill challenge movie where you basically sign a waiver to get shot in the AMC parking lot if you fall off. What are we doing?Finally, I send out prayer hands for the impostor “What Are We Doing” podcast boys who are now recording outside like they're camping. Sad times. We did it better, we'll keep doing it better, and we'll be back next week.Hit subscribe. Hit the bell. Or play it on mute while you sleep, I don't care. We're doing this until we hit 5K.What are we doing?*************************************************************✅BLUECHEW - FIRST ORDER FREE Only $5 Shippinghttps://wawdpod.com/blue*************************************************************✅DUDEROBE - PROMO CODE: WAWD 20% OFFhttps://duderobe.com - promo code: WAWD*************************************************************
Taylor Swift just got engaged to NFL star Travis Kelce! Tune in as we dive into all the juicy details surrounding their whirlwind romance. From the bracelet proposal to their astrological compatibility, we break it all down with our resident Swifty expert. Get the inside scoop on Tay's romantic history and find out if this football stud has what it takes to be her happily ever after. Plus, we debut an exclusive clip of Kayla's raw reaction to the news. You won't want to miss this tea-filled take on Tay's road to the altar!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NFC North predictions. Swifty-Kelce engaged! CFB kickoff. Bondo use. Sports of Yesteryear!
First Call- Darryl the Corrections Officer is a Huge Swifty by Maine's Coast 93.1
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Getting over the hump with a fun show full of games and unhinged thoughts! Cass met the alpha mom and is excited for this possible reboot. Anthony has CBC questions, Stick n Balls report plus we find new hangover cures. Get ill with a lady 5 touchdowns deep in the booze, mayo fires, and a local pepper spray incident. Don't forget to get signed up for the Cass and Anthony Pick'em Challenge! Support the show and follow us here Twitter, Insta, Apple, Amazon, Spotify and the Edge! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taylor Swift BREAKING NEWS--Jason & John on Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce engagement
This week on Beer and a Movie we're joined by Anthony Zoccolillo to talk about Nobody 2, the sequel to a film we really loved. Does it keep the great vibe of the original while pushing the story forward? We dig in. From there, we rewind to director Timo Tjahjanto's 2024 Netflix film The Shadow Strays, a film we all recommend: gory, brutal, unforgiving action. And of course, we've got the beers to match: Real Ale Brewing's Swifty, crisp and fast on its feet like Hutch himself, and Sunday Beer League, a juicy collaboration between Mason Ale Works and Blackstack Brewing that layers complexity the way The Shadow Strays layers shadow and silence. Great movies, great beer, and one hell of a conversation—press play and crack one open with us.
Send us a textSalryn has a long awaited reunion, but it is nothing like how she imagined it. Food, water and gold dwindles and treachery is discovered. Swifty takes drastic action. The city's heart is lifted by report of an army advancing from the North... It looks like the Dayan relief is finally here!Episode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesWant to learn more about Vash and the NoReturniverse? Why not check out The Lore of No ReturnJorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty': Jack DuncanGM: Dylan SmithMalcolm Rigby: GirunduuGavin Fern: Dylan SmithSupport the show
Today on Valentine in the Morning:Everyone had an eventful weekend! Val celebrated his mom's birthday, Jon somehow ended up at a secret Maroon 5 pop-up show, and Jill braved the crowds and deep-fried Oreos at the OC Fair. Then we took a trip down memory lane and asked: what was the “in” item when you were heading back to school? Was it a pencil box, a pair of fresh white sneaks, or that one backpack everyone had to have? And finally, it's a full-on pop culture royal rumble as we try to figure out if Taylor Swift is going to perform at the Super Bowl this year. Are the rumors true? Should she do it? Or is she better off cheering from the suite next to Mama Kelce?
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This week on The Interview with Leslie Heaney, we're traveling back to the sandy shores of Long Island with Sarah Wetenhall, a life-long summer resident in and around East Hampton and the co-owner and CEO of The Hedges Inn in East Hampton and The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach.Back in 2016, Sarah and her husband Andrew, took over The Colony Hotel (an iconic hotel that had formerly been owned by her father-in-law) - blending the Colony's timeless style with modern luxury, creating designer collaborations, resurrecting the celebrated Swifty's restaurant, and curating experiences that keep guests coming back year after year.Now, the Wetenhalls have brought that same philosophy to The Hedges Inn in East Hampton, transforming the historic 13-room inn into a boutique luxury escape. From private beach setups and partnerships with Volvo for guest transportation to menus inspired by local farm stands, Sarah is redefining what “full-service” means in the Hamptons.In this episode, Sarah and I talk about everything from the renaissance of The Colony Hotel and now The Hedges under her and her husband's ownership, to all of her favorite spots in and around East Hampton. Our conversation covers all of Sarah's favorite restaurants, spots for families, places to shop, amazing events in the area in the summer and fall and all of the incredible outdoor activities available from visiting one of the most beautiful beaches in America - Main Beach in East Hampton - to getting paddle board lessons from an adorable instructor! Whether you're dreaming of a late summer or early fall getaway to East Hampton, or learning more about this female business leader who has revitalized two iconic hotels, this conversation is one you won't want to miss!Stream it now! And if you haven't already, be sure to follow us on Instagram @TheInterviewWithLeslieEPISODE SPONSORS: Go to cozyearth.com and use code “INTERVIEW” for 40% offbest-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.Tenmile Distillery is home to the award-winning Little Rest Whisky -- All Interview listeners will receive 10% off their order when they use code “THEINTERVIEW” at checkout.
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Our guest had to cancel but that won't stop us from talking about NFL football and Taylor Swift... what songs does Chus actually know?James Cook also got extended by the Buffalo Bills. Was this a good move and what are the fantasy implications?Plus, what are we looking for from the Steelers, Bengals, and Colts in their next pre-season games. We discuss all that and more in this episode of No Butts About It!Merch! :https://no-butts-about-it-shop.fourth...Connect with us:
In 2007, a baby faced Geraint Thomas rolled out on the streets of London to start his first-ever Tour de France time trial. Today, he rode his last. This one happened to be up a brutal Pyrenean mountain under the blazing French summer sun, so we'll forgive G for not going full gas. Up front, Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard battled it out once again. And, well, you can probably guess what happened. G's teammate Connor Swift joined him to chat all about it. Nice one Swifty. Don't forget, we have a brilliant offer from our friends at Rouleur for July. Use code WATTS at rouleur.cc/subscribe to get 10% any of their subscription offers and enjoy their unparalleled daily Tour de France coverage. Watts Occurring is brought to you by Continental Tyres Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textThings start to get tense in the city. Cracks start to show. Swifty indoctrinates his newest Barrel-Man. Ceanni tries to lead Swift further astray. Factions plays nice in the colleges. Factions scheme in the shadows. Salryn has a surprise visitor. Salryn struggles to unpack Vita and Alaric's byzantine schemes. Episode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesWant to learn more about Vash and the NoReturniverse? Why not check out The Lore of No ReturnJorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty': Jack DuncanGM: Dylan SmithMalcolm Rigby: GirunduuGavin Fern: Dylan SmithSupport the show
In this enlightening conversation, Valerie Lynn speaks with Raja Katz, an international airline pilot and advocate for women in aviation. They discuss Raja's journey into aviation, the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of building confidence and mentorship. Raja shares insights on flight safety, the daily life of a pilot, and the significance of female solidarity. The conversation emphasizes the need for authenticity in leadership and the ongoing fight against gender bias in aviation, inspiring future generations to pursue their dreams without fear.Chapters: 02:50 Raja's Journey into Aviation05:52 Building Confidence in a Male-Dominated Field08:44 The Importance of Mentorship and Role Models11:31 Understanding Turbulence and Flight Safety14:23 Daily Life on the Flight Deck17:18 Learning Curves and Personal Growth20:22 Embracing Authenticity in Aviation24:28 Embracing Duality: Being a Swifty and a Pilot25:32 Navigating Gender Stereotypes in Aviation27:49 The Power of Feminine Energy in Leadership28:15 Leading by Example: Empowering Women in Leadership29:52 Calling Out Discrimination: The Right to Speak Up31:36 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Overcoming Fear34:14 Overcoming Doubt: A Personal Story of Resilience37:01 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Women38:52 Championing Women: The Importance of Support41:19 Women Supporting Women: Breaking the Competitive Mindset45:18 Living Authentically: A Taylor Swift ReflectionConnect with Raja:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raja_in_the_sky/?hl=enElevateHer: https://elevateheraviation.co.uk/f/raja-katz-on-her-aviation-journeyConnect with Us: Follow The Women On Top Podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts and Subscribe for more empowering conversations and stories! The Women On Top on YouTube The Women On Top on Instagram The Women On Top on LinkedIn
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This week everyone is back and we go in on Swifty Blue, Pusha T and R Kelly!⭐️Check out last weeks episode!https://youtube.com/live/6Xv0PTxy9lc?feature=shareBecome a Member! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC47fBj1FOPDdXf-HGKejtQg/join=============================Our Website ➡️ https://www.realstreetchamps.com=============================Connect with us! Facebook: ➡︎ / https://www.facebook.com/RealStreetChampsTik Tok: ➡︎ / https://www.tiktok.com/@street_champsIG: ➡︎ / https://www.instagram.com/streetchamps_/===========================Subscribe and Listen to Street Champs Here:
Markets are moving fast—but are investors chasing real value or just the mechanical rabbit? Steve Sosnick and Steve Sears join Andrew Wilkinson to break down the momentum madness, fading volatility, and what could trip up the race.
On this week's SheerLuxe vodcast, Charlotte Collins is joined by two-thirds of the SL Beauty team – Sapna and Jenn George – for a round of quick-fire beauty questions. From the best vitamin C serums to their go-to bronzers and top tips for tackling dark circles, they've got it all covered. The trio also chat fashion favourites, music updates – think Beyoncé's tour and a special Swifty moment – plus the new launches they're loving, including a hilarious show called Overcompensating and some standout deodorants. To round things off, they dive into your beauty dilemmas with expert-approved picks for glowing skin and great hair.Subscribe For More | http://bit.ly/2VmqduQ Get SheerLuxe Straight To Your Inbox, Daily | http://sheerluxe.com/signup AD | Kerasilk | https://www.kerasilk.com/en-uk/homepage/ Charlotte Collins | @charlotteleahcollins | https://tinyurl.com/v4rp3kw9 Bottega Veneta Gold Sandals | https://tinyurl.com/mwbxf84z ARKET Crew Neck T-Shirt | https://tinyurl.com/56txmtms COS Wide Leg Tailored Trousers | https://tinyurl.com/39fvs36m Jenn George | @jenniferrosina | https://www.instagram.com/jenniferrosina/?hl=en John Lewis Wide Leg Linen Drawstring Trousers | https://tinyurl.com/3wbhhe6u M&S Natural Necklace | https://tidd.ly/3HqYOEp Topshop Everyday Tee | https://tinyurl.com/59pmymfp Zara Linen Blend Blazer With Printed Cuffs (similar) | https://tidd.ly/4mP8FDU Sapna Rao | @sapna_rao | https://www.instagram.com/sapna_rao/?hl=en Atelier Ninety Five The ANF Oversized Blazer | https://tinyurl.com/4uzfafvs Atelier Ninety Five The ANF Suit Trousers | https://tinyurl.com/mu2m5e97 Weekday Slim Fitted T-Shirt | https://tinyurl.com/ytdukmn4Soru x Sapna Rao Tabs Earrings | https://tinyurl.com/bd26w3ay Zara Fabric Mules (similar) | https://tidd.ly/4jz0SaE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prince Harry is ready to abandon the Windsor name entirely — and insiders say he’s even flirting with becoming “Harry Markle,” a move that would detonate royal tradition. Meanwhile, Blake Lively’s once-booming brands are crashing as her fallout with former bestie Taylor Swift scorches her fanbase. And Britney Spears’ attempt to reconnect with son Jayden has taken a heartbreaking turn, with sources saying the fragile reunion is already crumbling. Rob’s best pal Delaina Dixon from DivaGalsDaily's joins him today. Don't forget to vote in today's poll on Twitter at @naughtynicerob or in our Facebook group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, your hosts discuss Taylor Swifts latest news, regarding buying her masters back. They unpack the crazy Swifty theories, and share their opinions on the future of "Reputation- Taylor's Version." Next, Jayne, Audrey, and Sam discuss Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner's couple outing at the New York Knicks basketball game, and the controversy that went down with sports personality Pat McAfee. Finally, your hosts end of with Song of the Week, and Sam explains her recent obsession with HOUSE music. Listen for new summer songs to add to your playlist!
An episode that explores a core expression of how autistic people interact with the world and one another.In Episode 135 of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr Angela Kingdon continues our journey through the 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture as we move onto Pillar 2— Rhythmic Communicating. Here's what defines this core Autistic trait:*
Send us a textOur heroes reminisce. Delicate Hammer provides words of encouragement. There is scheming in The Colleges. Salryn and Jorvin give Swifty a job! Episode Art by Jim TuohyJim Tuohy ArtGamesmaster provided by Hearthfire TalesWant to learn more about Vash and the NoReturniverse? Why not check out The Lore of No ReturnJorvin De Ghast: Cameron Gergett @Cameron_Gergett/@JasperZoinkSalryn Ilanora: Gemma Maclean-Mair‘Swifty': Jack DuncanGM: Dylan SmithSupport the show
I couldn't be happier to share that -- not only is the wonderful Lisa Alpert back, but -- the Becoming a Swifty series has had new life breathed into it.Yes.It's Episode No. 165 of Badass Records, but installment number four of Taylor Swift talk.If you didn't happen to catch Lisa's first episode, please check out No. 147, and -- in today's episode -- take note of all of the phenomenal guests Lisa has sent my way.Anyway...Lisa and I had a fantastic conversation in which we mulled over family dynamics, the path to becoming a death doula, the necessary courage of launching a writing project, and we eventually made our way to talking about Lisa's favorite Taylor Swift albums, which were these:folklore: the long pond studio sessions (2020)Midnights (2022)The Tortured Poets Department (2024)Talking Taylor Swift isn't my absolute favorite thing, but talking Taylor Swift with awesome people who are passionate about this incredible artist is for sure a thing that I super-enjoy.So, I'm hopeful that you'll take a chance and listen to our conversation. It's a really good one, even if Miss Swift isn't your jam.Thank you, Lisa. I'm a better person for knowing you, and I really appreciate your time and energy.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained within this episode. They are clips I stole from a Kurt Vile tune called, "Stuffed Leopard," which can be found on his 2022 release, (watch my moves). That album exists courtesy of -- say it with me now -- A Verve Records Release; overnite kv incorporated, under exclusive license to Verve Label Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Join confounders of controversy as we are joined by our friend and Taylor Swift expert, Haley, pondering the puzzle of Taylor haters and why they're gonna "hate, hate, hate, hate, hate" on this scintillating 268th round!Your support on the Beer Thursday Patreon page is not just appreciated; it's invaluable. It's your support that helps us continue bringing you these thrilling episodes. By becoming a patron, you become an integral part of our journey and help us create more engaging content for you. We truly couldn't do it without you!At the $10 level, the next 18 Great Human Beings will gain access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group.Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top by subscribing and leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcasting app:Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Swiftly Becoming a Taylor Convert: Jay's Journey & Lyrics UnpackedIs Jay turning into a true Swifty? Find out in this entertaining round of Beer Thursday with Shayne and resident Taylor Swift expert, Haley. Dive deep into the artist's captivating performances, her unmatched ability to connect with diverse audiences, and her poetic lyricism. We've got everything from Bruce Springsteen comparisons to eye-opening discussions about the complexity of writing great pop songs.Plus, humorous anecdotes, insightful analysis, and a toast to the songs and lyrics that make Taylor Swift an enduring icon. Don't miss the laughter, community, and more Taylor talk soon.
Can you imagine racing against each other as kids round a park in Manchester and just a few years later you find yourselves at the top of the sport, winning some of the biggest races around? That's G and Swifty. With G's career coming to an end we thought it was time to finally welcome 'Swifty' to the GTCC - and take a big old trip down memory lane. It didn't disappoint. From leading Swifty out to his first major win at the Tour Down Under many moons ago, to Swifty becoming domestique deluxe to help G to a multitude of big wins over the years, these two have been through a lot together since those early days racing as juniors. And to be honest, Tom could have let them chat away for hours. Maybe we will one day. In the land of ROUVY, we're tackling part of the IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire route for this week's GTCC social ride. Sign up to join us for the spin here: https://riders.rouvy.com/events/a6eb8b98-5774-4c81-bd6e-ae12111ecc57 And don't forget to use our code GTCC1M for a free month on ROUVY when you sign up for the first time. We're also hosting a retirement party for G at the Millenium Centre in Cardiff on Sunday 16th November! Tickets are available here: https://www.livenation.co.uk/geraint-thomas-tickets-adp1206752 Finally, don't forget you can pre-order G's new book, Geraint Thomas According to G, right here: https://geni.us/AccordingToG_Signed See you next week. Music courtesy of BMG Music Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our friend Haley is back for more Swiftie talk. Join your pesky proprietors of popiliciousnes in this 265th round as we talk about Taylor Swift and how much Jay loves her. Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! Your support helps us continue to bring you entertaining and thought-provoking content.At the $10 level, the next 18 Great Human Beings will gain access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group.We'd love to hear what you think and see Jay's brilliant beertography at beerthursdayshow on Instagram! Your feedback is not just appreciated, it's integral to our growth. Join the conversation and be a part of our growing community!Never miss a round [aka, an episode]! Please help us reach more listeners by subscribing and leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcasting app. Your feedback helps us improve and boosts our visibility and credibility in the podcasting world!Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Jay the Swifty: A Deep Dive into Taylor Swift's Magic Is Jay becoming a total Swifty? Find out on this week's round of Beer Thursday! Shayne and Jay are joined by Haley, our resident Taylor Swift expert, as they delve into everything that makes Taylor Swift a captivating force in the music industry. From her mesmerizing concert performances to the depth of her lyrics, this episode is all about Taylor's unique ability to make a massive stadium concert feel intimate. You'll also hear Jay's thoughts on specific lyrics, Haley's insights on why Swift's music resonates across generations, and why some people can't seem to appreciate pop perfection. Join us for a fun, lyrical exploration—especially if you're ready to 'Shake It Off' and get 'Swiftie' with us!
Solomon Alpert joined me for Episode No. 159. Solomon is a son, a brother, a husband, a father figure, and a Reentry Counselor at Benilde Hall, a facility which helps folks by fostering sustained recovery, stable housing, economic self-sufficiency, and improved mental and physical well-being. An honorable career and facility, to say the least.This week's guest came highly recommended courtesy of his wife, Lisa, who joined me for Episode No. 147 (and is tentatively slated to join me once more, this time for the newest installment of Becoming a Swifty), and he did not disappoint. There's nothing better than a healthy mix of good vibe and qualifiable intelligence.Solomon and I talked about growing up, being first-borns, education, figuring out one's professional self, and a bunch more. We also talked about a few of his favorite albums, which were these:Heaven or Las Vegas (1990), Cocteau TwinsLiz Phair's Exile in Guyville (1993)Chutes Too Narrow (2003), The ShinsToro y Moi's Freaking Out! (2011)If You're Reading This It's Too Late (2015), DrakeCarly Rae Jepsen's Emotion (2015)Many thanks to both Solomon and to everyone that supports the show. This is a look into (mostly) Kansas City folks, who they are, what they're into, and what tunes make them groove.Cheers, y'all.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained in this episode. They are snippets from Benevento/Russo Duo's, "Walking, Running, Viking," which I probably used already once before, so shame on me. It's from their 2006 release, Play Pause Stop, however, and we're blessed with its existence c/o Royal Potato Family.
Another week in the books! And we really got quite a bit to talk about. Let's talk about what was trending during the 3rd week of February 2025We Talk:More Airplane IssuesASAP Rocky Found Not GuiltyBonnie BlueIs Ariana ok?The RockSwifty Goes MadESPN Cuts BaseballAnd moreCheck out this quality episode of the Productive Conversations Podcast, on all Podcasting Platform and YouTube. Episode 491.Asap Rocky found not guilty (1:00)More Airplane Issues (8:00)Bonnie Blue (17:38)Ariana (25:00)Swifty goes mad (32:05)The Rock (40:00)ESPN says no more baseball (43:30)The Movie Heavyweights (55:13)Ron Funches (58:12)Vinnie Locosto (1:02:34)#podcast #news #trending #trends #targeting #gossip #celebrity #celebrities #comedy #pod #socialmedia #tiktok #trending #trending #asaprocky #airplane #airport #bonnie #ariana #arianagrande #taylorswift #swifties #therock #espn #baseball Best way to contact our host is by emailing him at productiveconversationspodcast@gmail.com or mbrown3212@gmail.com Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-conversations-with-matt-brown/id1535871441 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qCsxuzYYoeqALrWu4x4Kb YouTube: @Productive_Conversations Linktree:https://linktr.ee/productiveconversations
Jay reveals all in this 263rd round of Beer Thursday, as we uncover his secret path to becoming a huge Taylor Swift fan. Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page!At the $10 level, the next 18 Great Human Beings will get access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group.Never miss an episode, and help us take you to the top by subscribing and leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcasting app. Don't forget to share this episode with your friends and spread the holiday cheer!Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Beer Thursday: Cheers to Becoming Swifties Join your massive masters of musical meandering in this exciting round of Beer Thursday as we dive into the possibility of Shayne and Jay joining the ranks of Swifties! We explore Taylor's evolution from a country music darling to a pop sensation with special guest Haley, a genuine Taylor Swift aficionado. From breaking down her lyrical genius to discussing her heartfelt gestures toward fans and crew, this episode is a celebration of everything T-Swift. It's a testament to the power of music and the impact one artist can have on the world. Tune in for laughs, toasts, and a whole lot of Taylor talk. Don't miss out—this round is just the beginning, and we promise it's more enchanting than 'Enchanted.' Subscribe now and be ready for a "Love Story" with Taylor Swift—starting today!
Today, we welcome Colleen Ryan from OSCE, border training and management. We brought her on today to discuss the current challenges of border security in Europe. --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership. We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org --- Great news! Feedspot, the podcast industry ranking system rated One CA Podcast as one of the top 10 shows on foreign policy. Check it out at: https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts/ --- Special thanks to the site "Rockstar Beats" for the sample of Taylor Seift "Midnight." Retrieved from: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXyd0iAdUYUWN7ifYYoqymNqJsaE0vEDC&si=-Vp6gUuRpqpHq66D --- Transcript: 00:00:04 Introduction Welcome to the 1CA Podcast. This is your host, Jack Gaines. 1CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on ground with the partner nation's people and leadership. Our goal is to inspire anyone interested in working the last three feet of foreign relations. To contact the show, email us at capodcasting@gmail.com. Or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassos.org. I'll have those in the show notes. 00:00:39 Colleen Ryan My name is Colleen Ryan. I'm currently the Border Advisor to the OSC in Vienna. I'm seconded by the United States. So I do need to make it clear that I'm not speaking on behalf of the OSC or on the broader political or organizational context right now. I'm specifically focusing on my work and my experiences. Wow. You're seconded? What does that mean? Yeah, I'm essentially loaned out by the U .S. to the OSCE to serve in this role. They pay my salary. 00:01:13 Jack Nice. How did you get nominated? Where do you normally work? 00:01:15 COLLEEN RYAN In a past life, I was a police officer back in the U .S. before transitioning to working internationally. So I came to find out about OSCE and opportunities while I was doing my master's back in the States. And then I just ended up applying for the special monitoring mission to Ukraine. So I was out there as a monitoring officer up until Russia's full -scale invasion. And then went back during the war with a non -governmental organization working on humanitarian protection in the South. And then made my way to this current role. That's great. So you've been part of living history in a way. Yeah, to be out in Donetsk up until a couple days before the invasion. Working with border guards all across Europe and the changing security landscape has been an interesting role so far. 00:02:04 JACK GAINES So you've lived what soldiers call the moment before. There's a feel in the air, and it makes you edgy, it makes you a little twitchy, because you know that you're about to go down with an enemy. And so did you get that sense? Did you get that feel that things were coming close in Donetsk? 00:02:23 COLLEEN RYAN We were there at the time to monitor the Minsk agreements, which was a ceasefire at the time. It wasn't until when the U .S. evacuated all U .S. personnel that you started to realize that, you know, it may actually happen. 00:02:36 JACK GAINES Right. And so your current position is now training the border guards of Ukraine. 00:02:44 COLLEEN RYAN Yes, I manage a project that trains border guards across the OSCE, specifically on detecting porch documents and imposters. So if it's a forged passport presented at the airport or at the road crossing or for the train, we train the border guards, whether it's from Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Albania. So it really depends on the needs of OSC participating states in this realm. It's obviously a field that requires recurrent training because travel documents like passports are constantly updated. that national authorities can stay ahead of forgers. So it is something that we have to continue training on. And with the current war against Ukraine, they have the most need. They're one of the bigger border services in Europe. And then just the need in terms of half their border guard is currently engaged in combat operations, while you have the rest who are working to secure their western and southern borders and the surge in western and southern border crossings with the closure of Ukraine's airspace. You know, all of that contributes to an ongoing need for these skills and updated training on detecting passport forgeries and detecting imposters. And then you see that on the flip side with Moldova, they've seen a surge in the border crossings because a lot evacuated from Ukraine into Moldova. A lot of humanitarian NGOs and other people now fly into Kijanel to go to Ukraine. And so they've seen just a huge... spike in terms of the number of travel documents and also diversity in terms of different countries, different types of documents. And so that's why we've also been training Moldovan border police as well. 00:04:29 JACK GAINES Sure. So you're there to teach them how to spot forged documents, but is there also a follow on either by that nation's foreign affairs office or their law enforcement that tries to find the forger and remove them? 00:04:43 COLLEEN RYAN Yeah, there is very likely follow on. in terms of criminal investigations when they find forged documents or if they identify an imposter. But our project primarily focuses on those who are working on the first line and second line document checks to just spot the person posing as someone else. And then we do some work with the forensic experts after the fact to make sure that they've got that next level of training as part of their investigations. But primarily it's focusing on the first and second line officers. 00:05:14 JACK GAINES I'm sure they see all kinds of crazy stuff. Everything from the amateur glue stick to people who actually have passport printer creating forged documents. 00:05:24 COLLEEN RYAN Yeah, it's sad and it's also really interesting, the surge in the use of artificial intelligence and seeing the ways that they're incorporating things like morphing into the passport to their forgeries where two people can now travel on one passport using morphing images and things like that. It really just shows how quickly this field in terms of document forgeries is evolving and how much border services are struggling to keep up and to maintain their training so they can spot these techniques. Right, which is why they're starting to put chips and other special films that have a radio signature and stuff like that. 00:05:53 JACK GAINES they're starting to put chips and other special films that have a radio signature and stuff like that. You could print it, but to actually find those films or chips that have that radio signature has got to be a lot tougher. 00:06:08 COLLEEN RYAN Yeah, and a lot of it is just down to, like, Order guards are under a lot of stress and pressure and they don't have much time to spot the fakes. They're getting crushed by people. Yeah. So a lot of it is just making sure that they can spot some of these easier to identify orgery trends and to make a quicker decision before it gets to the point of really having to do an in -depth examination of the document. 00:06:32 JACK GAINES Yeah, I would imagine that you would see forgery trends because people would be going to the same forger and they would be doing similar patterns until that turned away. 00:06:41 COLLEEN RYAN Yeah. 00:06:41 JACK GAINES And what's it like working with all these different border guards from different countries? I mean, everyone has got to be a little different, but the same. 00:06:49 COLLEEN RYAN For me, it's interesting because I'm one of the few who has worked in policing, worked in this operational arena, kind of understands a lot of what they've done. And so you kind of speak the same language. It's interesting to hear from them, like what they view as their biggest security challenges and what their biggest day -to -day challenges are in terms of their work life. Because you see common trends across a lot of the services. A lot of them can be underpaid and that contributes to staff turnover. And so then that means you go back to a country to do more training because you have new staffs. But then to see how a country's security... You know, their perspective in terms of their biggest border security threats in Albania, where I trained in June, might be different from Bulgaria, where I trained last month. But, you know, it's still the commonalities of document forgeries, imposters, making sure your airports are secure and things like that. So I like talking with the border guards, such a different perspective across each country. Right. 00:07:51 JACK GAINES I think that's really helpful that you have a law enforcement background. helps break that ice. 00:07:58 COLLEEN RYAN I understand the perspective, but we're really just there to help and to fill the gaps that their service might not have the time or the funding to provide additional training because they've got the whole spectrum of border security issues to deal with within their service. And so that's where our organization or other international organizations doing these types of projects come in is just fill the gaps and help them develop their capacity. Especially with some other countries we train for where Frontex, maybe they're not working in that country. So then we can help supplement other EU or Frontex or IOM or UN initiatives and help to harmonize border security standards across Europe, South Caucasus, Central Asia. 00:08:45 JACK GAINES I don't want to just keep circling around Ukraine. Is there any stories you have from some of the other countries you worked with? What's your favorite beer hall story on those? 00:08:53 COLLEEN RYAN Yeah, I mean, most of my stories are with Ukraine because I've trained Ukraine so much. So I'm happy to talk about that. Yeah, I feel very fortunate so far in the last year and a half to have trained almost 50 Ukraine border guards. And I was able to go to meet with their administration and their main forensic center in June to do a needs assessment to see how we could keep supporting. to make sure we weren't duplicating efforts from other international organizations or other bilateral initiatives there because we do know it's a crowded space there. 00:09:28 JACK GAINES I'm sure talking to them, you could figure out pretty quickly what those border guards needed, even if they were getting training from two or three organizations, if they weren't hitting it on the head. Yeah. And what was nice for us is we were able to actually shadow them on their train from out west as entered from. 00:09:38 COLLEEN RYAN was nice for us is we were able to actually shadow them on their train from out west as entered from. Shamashil, Poland, and went to Lviv. And so we got to board on the Ukrainian side and just seeing what they're dealing with in terms of doing document checks aboard the trains now and the different challenges they have with that as opposed to what it would be like to check a document at the airport. It's a very different perspective and it gives you insights on things like lighting and being able to see different security features in the passport. With the lighting on the train and the time of day when they're doing the document check, the technical equipment that they have aboard and that may not be connecting to the cell tower or have service as the train moves. And so it gives you a different perspective to actually be there and see it instead of just hearing about it over a Zoom call or in a sterile training environment. And so then building on that. We've been able to take some of those lessons learned and put them into our training where we're encouraging them and reminding them to say, hey, how would you see this in different types of light settings, running different types of simulations, so it more accurately reflects the conditions that they'll be doing the document checks in. So what's coming up next? 00:10:57 JACK GAINES What's the future of training? Do you have anything interesting coming up that you want to promote? 00:11:02 COLLEEN RYAN Yes, through the rest of the year, we have a couple more study visits. And these are important because they help the border guards to learn from other counterparts. They will look through how this country that they're visiting manages their forgery desk at an airport or in their border service. And it really helps with networking and sharing more information in terms of what they're seeing in terms of detecting trends or alerts on forged documents. We've got a couple of study visits coming up next week. I'll be in Madrid with another group from Ukraine. The following week, I'll be with Albania and Milan. And then a week after that, I'll be in Dublin, Ireland with forensic experts from Ukraine's border service to round out the year. So it's a busy stretch right now. That's very cool. 00:11:50 JACK GAINES Do these multinational engagements, do they ever end up with countries with border guards doing a bilateral agreement on border protection? Or do they ever work on... building something like Eurogest, where if they find a forger from multiple countries, they'll work together to try to find out where the route is. Is that multinational cooperation starting to build, or have you seen it? 00:12:14 COLLEEN RYAN On a smaller level with us, we do see that. So at the operational level with these border guards, even in -country, being able to message colleagues around their own country. Or the experts that do our trainings are active document experts serving in their border service. So now they've got another resource, say, if we're using experts from Spain or the Netherlands or UK or Italy, then these trainees now have another resource to flag potential trends and forge documents or to ask questions if they're unsure. And then, you know, moving ahead, we'll be looking to do some more joint training between two or three countries. Especially if we do it with bordering countries, it will really help that collaboration to, say, connect the two participating states. And now they've got operational contacts to ping across the border to say, hey, we're seeing this. What are you seeing? Things like that. So it's a good opportunity for us to foster that collaboration and increase the information sharing with us through the training or study visits. Right. Because it's so important to have that contact. 00:13:23 JACK GAINES to have that contact. It's one thing when you see an issue and you want to reach out and you have to make that cold call and figure out who's the right person. It's better if you've made a contact, you know someone from training, you can just say, hey, what's this and what's going on? And they can just plug you in with the right person and then Zoom. You know, a problem's fixed versus making it a whole, oh, you have to talk to our embassy and our embassy has to write our embassy. And so it's great that those kind of cross -border contacts are being made because. Even though so much of Europe is dominated by the Schengen, there's still issues with legal immigration and criminal movement that each country still monitors what's going on and partners. And then those that are outside the Schengen zone, it's just as important for them to actually have that contact so they can partner and work on things to quickly spot forgeries, theft, criminal activity, then stop it before it becomes rampant. So that's awesome. 00:14:22 COLLEEN RYAN And it's just it's it's the first building block of really increasing that cooperation, especially with your neighboring state and contributing towards that angle of integrated border management and jointly managed VCP. So even being able to have frontline document inspectors from two neighboring countries being able to reach out, that's just your first building block to building that relationship. So, yeah, it's always useful to have those contacts. Must be fun to be in the middle of it. Yeah. And it's really rewarding. To get your group of border officers on day one, you've got 20 to 30 border officers from all across their country, wherever we're training, they're virtual strangers, and to see them learn to open up and engage and to learn from our experts and then start to share some of their challenges with me and to build those relationships, whether it's in a group or with our experts or with OSCE, it's super rewarding because then you just get to keep building from there and asking, okay, what's next? What do you need next in addition to these document trainings? What do your forensic experts need or what do your border control officers need? So, yeah, it's really rewarding to be able to deliver when you've got the funding and you've got the interest of participating states and to help them manage their borders better. 00:15:37 JACK GAINES You know, we kind of forgot to talk about who OSCE is, Organization for Security Cooperation in Europe. You want to give me a brief overview of what the organization is? Yes. But it does. 00:15:50 COLLEEN RYAN Yeah. So the OSCE is world's largest regional security organization, the state of 57 participating states. And we operate on a consensus -based approach where all participating states have to agree. And we utilize an approach of comprehensive security. And so this really helps us to support our participating states in developing. their security sector and to enhance resilience and to develop capacity to address transnational threats. So my border security management unit is situated within the Transnational Threats Department. So that's our goal is to help participating states build their capacity to confront a wide array of transnational threats that can harm their national security and pan security more broadly. Right. Now, when I think security, I think of NATO. 00:16:38 JACK GAINES I think of NATO. So you've got to be a little different. NATO is, of course, a military organization that deals with security from conflict, either deterrence or response to conflict or crisis, disaster. What is it that OSCE does in terms of security? 00:16:55 COLLEEN RYAN Our three dimensions are political, military, economic and environmental, and human dimension. So what you would traditionally think of as human rights. And so being able to take that comprehensive approach opens up. a library of opportunities for us in terms of what we can provide support on. And so my unit's mandate stems from our border security management concept that the OSC Ministerial Council adopted in 2005. So our mandate in terms of border security is pretty broad. And I think our bread and butter really is helping to develop capacity of our participating states and providing technical assistance. I mean, our unique added value is that we can provide this tailored approach and we're pretty responsive when participating states do approach us with needs. So it's a bit different from NATO since we're not providing military support. We're looking at long -term institutional capacity buildings, whether it's in border security, policing, security sector agencies. That's the core of our work. And can you talk about what the application process was like to get involved? It's different for each job. So OSC, you either have secondments, like when I am on, where your national authority nominates you, or you have the professional contract where OSC directly hires you. So for mine, I had to apply through my seconding authority in the U .S., and I was competing amongst the Americans who wanted to be nominated. And so then once I got past that, then the U .S. put my name forward in the process, and then it was straight into the OSC hiring process. It's a written exam, and then it was an oral interview, and then it's shortlisted, and you go from there. But if it's a contracted offer, obviously you skip the secondment stage of it, and it's applying straight to OSC in the typical HR process. So it's a little different. You just have to look at the job posting and if it's a secondment or not. 00:19:01 JACK GAINES They give you a salary. 00:19:02 COLLEEN RYAN Do they give you a housing allowance? 00:19:02 JACK GAINES give you a housing allowance? 00:19:04 COLLEEN RYAN Yeah, it's about when I was paying in the U .S. The really fun expense was moving my cats over. So that it's a week in a housing allowance. But it's different for contracted. So it really just depends on which job you're going for, contracted or second. 00:19:22 JACK GAINES Had you traveled internationally before you joined this position? 00:19:26 COLLEEN RYAN Yeah, I had traveled quite a bit. Back when I was still a police officer, I liked to take my leave time to go over to Europe. So I did travel a bit. But never officially. It was always first travel. It was always tourist travel. Yeah, no, I had very, very little duty travel as a cop. 00:19:43 JACK GAINES But I bet that travel helped with your application to say, yeah, I've been to Europe and I've toured around, even though I was a tourist. 00:19:50 COLLEEN RYAN Yeah, and travel is just a great educator. And I know it's expensive and not everyone can do it. Travel just gives you good life experience, especially if you're doing it solo and traveling in Europe and interacting with different cultures and just finding your way and being able to navigate and step outside of your American comfort zone. If you're looking to work internationally, in addition, obviously, to the job experience and language and whatnot, travel is just such a good educator and a good way to end your horizons. Right. And I'll tell you what, traveling and living someplace, 00:20:23 JACK GAINES living someplace, It's a whole new experience because you learned the trains when you traveled, but now you got to find out, get a lease and what that takes. 00:20:32 COLLEEN RYAN Yeah. And then if you don't speak German or you don't speak the local English, that adds another layer of complexity. So yeah, you're absolutely right. The difference between living somewhere and traveling is huge. 00:20:43 JACK GAINES But it's fun. And actually, once you've lived overseas, you start to do quirky things, I find. Like, I'll travel and I'll go to a grocery store just to see how they do their business there. Yeah. You know, you go to restaurants, but see how laundry is done or, you know, just how the public services are done because you think, man, if I had to live here, I'd have to drag my trash to the backyard this time. Or over here, they take it on the street or the Germans, they have to have a lockbox. 00:21:12 COLLEEN RYAN What's been really interesting for me is my American friends hear me speak now and they think I'm starting to lose my accent and I can't tell where I'm from or I'll... interact with Europeans over here and they can't quite pick up on my American accent and I think I'm from the UK or Ireland or Australia. So that's been a really interesting experience because I don't think about it. I just talk and just the little things that come when you're living abroad. 00:21:37 SPEAKER_00 Okay. I think we got everything we wanted. Is there anything left that you want to draw on the table? 00:21:44 COLLEEN RYAN As I've mentioned, I firmly believe that any type of security cooperation, defense cooperation is built on relationships and trust. And so there's two of the Ukrainians in particular that I've become close with because they joined our training last year. And then this year they served as trainers for us and they've joined a few study visits. And so through that, we've developed trust and become friends. So now it's gotten to a point where they know I'm a huge Swifty. Oh, no. 00:22:14 SPEAKER_01 no. 00:22:16 COLLEEN RYAN You're a Swifty? Yeah. 00:22:16 SPEAKER_01 a Swifty? 00:22:19 COLLEEN RYAN So they'll ask, oh, what's the Taylor Swift song we should listen to for this trip? Or what's your favorite Taylor Swift song these days? And it's just a funny example of how this all starts with just building those relationships and getting people's trust when you're working with your partner nations. Sure. 00:22:38 SPEAKER_01 I thought maybe you brought Taylor Swift to the border and you couldn't get her across. 00:22:44 COLLEEN RYAN No, but I did give them Taylor Swift friendship bracelets when I was in Ukraine in June. 00:22:50 SPEAKER_01 Oh my gosh. I was going to say, next time you see them, they'll be like, hey, still have my Taylor Swift. They had them in London last week, so they still have them. 00:22:57 COLLEEN RYAN week, so they 00:23:02 SPEAKER_01 They probably feel obligated, like I can't take it off. She'll think less of me. 00:23:10 SPEAKER_01 It was quite funny. Cool. 00:23:14 SPEAKER_01 But yeah, you're right. It's those relationships, right? You build them and then you can reach out and the people are there. It's so much easier than a cold call. So much easier. That's half the job. 00:23:25 COLLEEN RYAN On one hand, you can joke about Taylor Swift, but then on the other, they can come to you with more training needs or more requests for specific areas of engagement. 00:23:34 SPEAKER_01 Yeah, they know they're safe to do it. Yeah, exactly. By just talking to you. Yeah. 00:23:39 SPEAKER_01 Well, cool. Okay. Well, I got it. And I will say just one more thing that I should mention. 00:23:43 COLLEEN RYAN I will say just one more thing that I should mention. I'm able to do all this work because I'm very lucky that the U .S. mission has fully funded my project and recognize the importance of OSCE as a multilateral line of effort to strengthen international security and broaden our engagement. Honestly, the amount of funding they've given me has been a huge boost and really made this work possible. So I feel like I have to give them a shout out here. 00:24:11 SPEAKER_01 Cool. All right, Coley. Well, thanks a bunch. All right.
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On this episode of The Unregulated Podcast Tom Pyle and Mike McKenna cover the greatest opening week of all time and the latest shake ups Trump World is bringing to the world of energy. Links: • The Honeymoon: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5114207-trump-favorability-poll/ • Staples Button: If you choose to resign type RESIGN in the subject line: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/28/trump-emails-workforce/ • Trump administration halts environmental litigation, sidelines lawyers, sources say: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-halts-environmental-litigation-sidelines-lawyers-sources-2025-01-24/ • Zeldin is now the EPA Administrator: https://nypost.com/2025/01/29/us-news/new-epa-chief-lee-zeldin-has-an-ambitious-agenda-and-a-plan-to-keep-courts-from-overturning-it • Gold Bar Bob Gets 11 Years: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/30/bob-menendez-sentenced-trump-political-prosecution • FERC Axes Pipeline Policy Statements: https://www.eenews.net/articles/ferc-axes-contentious-greenhouse-gas-proceeding/ • IEA in the Hot Seat: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/new-report-aims-turn-iea-away-energy-transition-focus-2025-01-29/ • Moss Landing Fire: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/moss-landing-battery-fire-vistra/737837/ • Ivanpah, The New Solyndra: https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2025-01-27/boiling-point-farewell-to-ivanpah-the-worlds-ugliest-solar-plant-boiling-point • Do you want to talk DeepSeek?: https://www.wsj.com/tech/chip-stocks-tumble-after-chinas-deepseek-ai-models-raise-doubts-over-u-s-tech-dominance-9799591b?mod=latest_headlines • Sales of EV trucks hit a regulatory wall: https://www.wsj.com/articles/sales-of-electric-heavy-duty-trucks-are-hitting-a-regulatory-wall-6b0e39a7?st=1qg2D7 • Democrats Joke About Moving to Canada Post-Trump. These People Actually Did It: https://www.wsj.com/world/democrats-joke-about-moving-to-canada-post-trump-these-people-actually-did-it-d0061499?mod=itp_wsj • Tweet of the Week: https://x.com/innoutburger_/status/1883354930267955596 Stay Connected With The Show: Follow The Unregulated Podcast on X: https://twitter.com/TheUnregPodcast Follow Tom on X: https://twitter.com/TomJPyle Follow Mike on X: https://twitter.com/mikemckenna3?lang=en Sign up for the Unregulated Email Newsletter: https://www.americanenergyalliance.org/the-unregulated-podcast/ Support the show: https://secure.anedot.com/6d8d68c3-3f3c-4ffe-835c-0af14cce0895/c75bcffed88b6e14ca092
Approaching 2025 with patients, less chit-chat (of my own doing), and fewer expectations. Sharing a fun-filled weekend full of debauchery and life lessons about my marriage and friendships! **Slightly ashamed of the T-Swift reference (I am not a Swifty) but she has a few gems. Follow Your Host: Insta:https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rumor_in_stpetersburg FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/theluxuryofselfcare Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/ahnastasia88?si=ab36621742b4474c Photo and Music Credit: Cover Art Photography by Tori Radick https://www.instagram.com/toricophotography/ Intro/Outro Music Produced by Ryan Blivhovde https://www.instagram.com/ryanblihovde/
In the universe of strange adoption stories, none has reached the dizzying heights of absurdity like The Curious Case of Natalia Grace. This is the kind of story that makes you wonder if reality got drunk and lost its way. Now, with the latest season, The Final Chapter, airing on Investigation Discovery, the tale somehow gets even more convoluted, as if that were possible. Let's dive into the delicious chaos of this case, shall we? A Midnight Escape Fit for a Thriller Natalia Grace, the Ukrainian adoptee at the center of this ongoing carnival, kicks off the season with her midnight escape from the Mans family. You'd think she was fleeing a high-security prison, not a suburban home. Her co-conspirator? None other than Neil, her mysterious online boyfriend. Neil has been elevated to folk-hero status in the saga—the digital knight who swooped in to help Natalia execute her daring getaway. The Mans family, predictably, reacted like characters in a soap opera, complete with finger-pointing, dramatic monologues, and allegations that Natalia was an adult sociopath in disguise. Yes, according to the Manses, she's not just a woman pretending to be a child—she's the next Bond villain. They also had the gall to claim that Neil was some kind of evil mastermind manipulating poor Natalia from his keyboard. If this sounds like an over-the-top plot twist, buckle up; it's only the beginning. The escape itself played out like a scene from a spy movie—text messages sent in code, a carefully timed exit, and a rendezvous point with the DePaul family, Natalia's new saviors. The show takes viewers step by step through the escape, complete with re-enactments that are either dramatic or unintentionally hilarious, depending on your tolerance for melodrama. For Natalia, this was the turning point, a chance to leave behind a life of surveillance, restrictions, and relentless accusations. The DePauls Ride to the Rescue Natalia's new safe haven? The DePaul family, who had previously tried—and failed—to adopt her. They wasted no time swooping in to offer Natalia a life that, thankfully, didn't resemble an Orwellian nightmare. Unlike her previous living situation, Natalia's life with the DePauls appears refreshingly—dare we say it—normal. She's pursuing her GED, working through past traumas in therapy, and dreaming of becoming a teacher. Oh, and she's apparently a die-hard Taylor Swift fan, using 1989 as her emotional life raft. Who knew you could shake off a scandal this big with a little Swifty magic? The DePauls' home is a stark contrast to the Mans family's fortress of paranoia. Here, Natalia is allowed to simply exist without being treated like a criminal mastermind. The show gives us glimpses of her day-to-day life, from studying for her GED to bonding with her new family over dinner. It's almost mundane—which, in the context of this story, feels downright revolutionary. The Age-Old Debate: Child or Adult? Ah, the age controversy. It's the hill that both the Barnett and Mans families seem willing to die on. Is Natalia a child or a 30-something grifter with a PhD in deception? Despite endless medical tests, court hearings, and expert opinions, no one seems capable of giving a definitive answer. You'd think with all the CSI-level tech we have, someone could figure this out, but nope—the mystery remains unsolved, and we're left watching grown adults argue over X-rays and bone density scans like they're auditioning for a medical drama. The series does a commendable job of presenting both sides of the debate without leaning too heavily in either direction. On one hand, you have medical professionals swearing Natalia's growth plates indicate she's a child. On the other, there's testimony about her supposedly adult behaviors, like understanding complex financial transactions and—wait for it—having a vocabulary too advanced for her alleged age. Because, apparently, big words are incriminating now. The Final Chapter: Promises, Promises This season comes with big promises: unseen footage, bombshell interviews, and a so-called revelation that will “change everything.” Sure, we've heard that one before, but who's not curious to see what fresh madness awaits? The producers have teased a climactic episode that's apparently going to “rewrite the narrative” of Natalia's life. Whether this means uncovering new truths or simply stirring up more questions is anyone's guess. The show's pacing is masterful, slowly peeling back layers of the story while keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Each episode ends with a tantalizing cliffhanger, ensuring that even the most casual viewers are compelled to come back for more. The blend of interviews, archival footage, and re-enactments creates a rich tapestry that's equal parts compelling and bewildering. A Quick Refresher for the Uninitiated For those tuning in late, here's a quick-and-dirty recap of how we got here. Natalia Grace was adopted by Michael and Kristine Barnett, who thought they were bringing a six-year-old Ukrainian girl into their home. Spoiler alert: things went downhill faster than you can say “adoption paperwork.” The Barnetts claimed Natalia displayed behaviors far too mature for a child—including an apparent obsession with harming others. They went so far as to have her age legally changed to 22, then abandoned her in an apartment while they skipped off to Canada. Classy, right? Enter the Mans family, Natalia's next unfortunate stop on the foster-care carousel. If the Barnetts were chaotic, the Manses were downright dystopian, keeping Natalia under a level of surveillance usually reserved for high-value prisoners. Their accusations of her being an adult con artist only added fuel to an already raging fire. Throughout all of this, Natalia has maintained her innocence, claiming she's simply a misunderstood kid caught in a nightmare. Whether she's telling the truth or has a future in the theater is one of the many lingering questions this new season aims to answer. Adding More Layers to the Chaos The deeper the series dives into Natalia's life, the murkier the waters become. We learn about the Barnetts' questionable parenting tactics, which range from bizarre to borderline abusive. Kristine Barnett's assertion that Natalia was a “plant” sent to disrupt their family sounds more like a rejected spy thriller plot than a credible claim. Meanwhile, Michael Barnett's tearful interviews add another layer of complexity, painting him as either a deeply remorseful father or an actor worthy of awards season. The Mans family, for their part, is no less perplexing. Their insistence that Natalia was a threat to their safety reaches absurd heights, with one particularly memorable scene featuring them detailing how they “barricaded” themselves in their bedrooms at night. The visual of grown adults cowering behind locked doors while a tiny Natalia roamed the house is both darkly comedic and deeply unsettling. And then there's Neil, the digital Romeo who swept into Natalia's life like a deus ex machina. His role in the escape and his unwavering support for Natalia raise eyebrows and questions in equal measure. Who is this guy? A hero? A misguided romantic? Or just someone who's read one too many conspiracy theories? The show promises to unpack Neil's motivations, but for now, he remains an enigma wrapped in a Wi-Fi signal. Final Thoughts: Where Do We Go From Here? If The Final Chapter lives up to its hype, we might finally get some closure on this rollercoaster of a case. But let's be honest—this is the kind of story where answers often lead to more questions. One thing is certain: Natalia Grace's tale is a masterclass in how reality can out-weird fiction. So grab your popcorn, folks. This ride isn't over yet. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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In the universe of strange adoption stories, none has reached the dizzying heights of absurdity like The Curious Case of Natalia Grace. This is the kind of story that makes you wonder if reality got drunk and lost its way. Now, with the latest season, The Final Chapter, airing on Investigation Discovery, the tale somehow gets even more convoluted, as if that were possible. Let's dive into the delicious chaos of this case, shall we? A Midnight Escape Fit for a Thriller Natalia Grace, the Ukrainian adoptee at the center of this ongoing carnival, kicks off the season with her midnight escape from the Mans family. You'd think she was fleeing a high-security prison, not a suburban home. Her co-conspirator? None other than Neil, her mysterious online boyfriend. Neil has been elevated to folk-hero status in the saga—the digital knight who swooped in to help Natalia execute her daring getaway. The Mans family, predictably, reacted like characters in a soap opera, complete with finger-pointing, dramatic monologues, and allegations that Natalia was an adult sociopath in disguise. Yes, according to the Manses, she's not just a woman pretending to be a child—she's the next Bond villain. They also had the gall to claim that Neil was some kind of evil mastermind manipulating poor Natalia from his keyboard. If this sounds like an over-the-top plot twist, buckle up; it's only the beginning. The escape itself played out like a scene from a spy movie—text messages sent in code, a carefully timed exit, and a rendezvous point with the DePaul family, Natalia's new saviors. The show takes viewers step by step through the escape, complete with re-enactments that are either dramatic or unintentionally hilarious, depending on your tolerance for melodrama. For Natalia, this was the turning point, a chance to leave behind a life of surveillance, restrictions, and relentless accusations. The DePauls Ride to the Rescue Natalia's new safe haven? The DePaul family, who had previously tried—and failed—to adopt her. They wasted no time swooping in to offer Natalia a life that, thankfully, didn't resemble an Orwellian nightmare. Unlike her previous living situation, Natalia's life with the DePauls appears refreshingly—dare we say it—normal. She's pursuing her GED, working through past traumas in therapy, and dreaming of becoming a teacher. Oh, and she's apparently a die-hard Taylor Swift fan, using 1989 as her emotional life raft. Who knew you could shake off a scandal this big with a little Swifty magic? The DePauls' home is a stark contrast to the Mans family's fortress of paranoia. Here, Natalia is allowed to simply exist without being treated like a criminal mastermind. The show gives us glimpses of her day-to-day life, from studying for her GED to bonding with her new family over dinner. It's almost mundane—which, in the context of this story, feels downright revolutionary. The Age-Old Debate: Child or Adult? Ah, the age controversy. It's the hill that both the Barnett and Mans families seem willing to die on. Is Natalia a child or a 30-something grifter with a PhD in deception? Despite endless medical tests, court hearings, and expert opinions, no one seems capable of giving a definitive answer. You'd think with all the CSI-level tech we have, someone could figure this out, but nope—the mystery remains unsolved, and we're left watching grown adults argue over X-rays and bone density scans like they're auditioning for a medical drama. The series does a commendable job of presenting both sides of the debate without leaning too heavily in either direction. On one hand, you have medical professionals swearing Natalia's growth plates indicate she's a child. On the other, there's testimony about her supposedly adult behaviors, like understanding complex financial transactions and—wait for it—having a vocabulary too advanced for her alleged age. Because, apparently, big words are incriminating now. The Final Chapter: Promises, Promises This season comes with big promises: unseen footage, bombshell interviews, and a so-called revelation that will “change everything.” Sure, we've heard that one before, but who's not curious to see what fresh madness awaits? The producers have teased a climactic episode that's apparently going to “rewrite the narrative” of Natalia's life. Whether this means uncovering new truths or simply stirring up more questions is anyone's guess. The show's pacing is masterful, slowly peeling back layers of the story while keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Each episode ends with a tantalizing cliffhanger, ensuring that even the most casual viewers are compelled to come back for more. The blend of interviews, archival footage, and re-enactments creates a rich tapestry that's equal parts compelling and bewildering. A Quick Refresher for the Uninitiated For those tuning in late, here's a quick-and-dirty recap of how we got here. Natalia Grace was adopted by Michael and Kristine Barnett, who thought they were bringing a six-year-old Ukrainian girl into their home. Spoiler alert: things went downhill faster than you can say “adoption paperwork.” The Barnetts claimed Natalia displayed behaviors far too mature for a child—including an apparent obsession with harming others. They went so far as to have her age legally changed to 22, then abandoned her in an apartment while they skipped off to Canada. Classy, right? Enter the Mans family, Natalia's next unfortunate stop on the foster-care carousel. If the Barnetts were chaotic, the Manses were downright dystopian, keeping Natalia under a level of surveillance usually reserved for high-value prisoners. Their accusations of her being an adult con artist only added fuel to an already raging fire. Throughout all of this, Natalia has maintained her innocence, claiming she's simply a misunderstood kid caught in a nightmare. Whether she's telling the truth or has a future in the theater is one of the many lingering questions this new season aims to answer. Adding More Layers to the Chaos The deeper the series dives into Natalia's life, the murkier the waters become. We learn about the Barnetts' questionable parenting tactics, which range from bizarre to borderline abusive. Kristine Barnett's assertion that Natalia was a “plant” sent to disrupt their family sounds more like a rejected spy thriller plot than a credible claim. Meanwhile, Michael Barnett's tearful interviews add another layer of complexity, painting him as either a deeply remorseful father or an actor worthy of awards season. The Mans family, for their part, is no less perplexing. Their insistence that Natalia was a threat to their safety reaches absurd heights, with one particularly memorable scene featuring them detailing how they “barricaded” themselves in their bedrooms at night. The visual of grown adults cowering behind locked doors while a tiny Natalia roamed the house is both darkly comedic and deeply unsettling. And then there's Neil, the digital Romeo who swept into Natalia's life like a deus ex machina. His role in the escape and his unwavering support for Natalia raise eyebrows and questions in equal measure. Who is this guy? A hero? A misguided romantic? Or just someone who's read one too many conspiracy theories? The show promises to unpack Neil's motivations, but for now, he remains an enigma wrapped in a Wi-Fi signal. Final Thoughts: Where Do We Go From Here? If The Final Chapter lives up to its hype, we might finally get some closure on this rollercoaster of a case. But let's be honest—this is the kind of story where answers often lead to more questions. One thing is certain: Natalia Grace's tale is a masterclass in how reality can out-weird fiction. So grab your popcorn, folks. This ride isn't over yet. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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