Podcasts about Taboo

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome acclaimed lighting designer Ben Stanton to the show! Join Ben, Ellen, Zac, Steve, and David, as they discuss: Shoverling snow; Early days at UMASS as a jazz drummer; Teaching at Brooklyn College; Early inspirations; Beyond Synergy; Discovering lighting from music; How drumming connects with the creative process of lighting design; The connection of jazz and lighting improvisation; The process behind "Maybe Happy Ending"; Using Lightstrike; "A Strong, single gesture..."; The process behind "Fun Home"; Living and working with a video designer, and raising children when both parents are working on the same production; Relying on our programmers; How to prepare students for their future in the profession; Finding and choosing a mentor; and What makes YOU unique.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

Big Tech is hiding behind the First Amendment to profit while their algorithms drive our children toward depression and suicide. In this episode of The Narrative, Aaron, David, and Mike expose how these giants are fighting to keep parents out of the room while they harvest the attention of minors. Countries like the UK and Australia are already moving to ban these platforms for children under 16. These giants fought the "Social Media Parental Notification Act" in court and won a temporary reprieve from a federal judge. CCV is back at the Statehouse to hold these platforms accountable through HB302. After the news, Associate Professor Wilfred Riley joins the guys to discuss how mid-level bureaucrats are rebranding the poison of DEI as "belonging" or "togetherness" to stay entrenched. Learn how the Deep State functions at the GS-level and why the Left's mechanical drift only stops when we actively dig the ideologues out of the mole holes. They also tackle the rising threat of the "Woke Right" and why identity politics is a trap that abandons objective truth. From the absurdity of "pregnant men" to the weaponization of language, the hosts unpack why we cannot give an inch to word games that defy biological reality. More about Wilfred Reilly Wilfred Reilly is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University, and the author of the books "Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me," "Taboo: 10 Facts You Can't Talk About," and "Hate Crime Hoax." Reilly, alone or in combination with others, has published more than 100 articles across both national media and academic outlets - including Administration and Society, Academic Questions, National Review, Commentary, Newsweek, Spiked UK, and Quillette. His research interests include international relations, contemporary American race relations, and the use of modern quantitative methods to test "sacred cow" theories like the existence of widespread white privilege. Off work, he enjoys dogs, archery, basketball, and Asian cooking. Learn More about the Minnery Fellowship The Minnery Fellowship provides ongoing educational opportunities for pastors and church leaders to dive into the practical issues facing Christians in culture and develop, with a cohort of their peers, biblical strategies and messages to respond. Get the details and sign up at MinneryFellowship.org.

Millennials grew up in a culture full of unspoken rules, nostalgic moments, and taboo conversations nobody wanted to address out loud. In this episode, we break down millennial norms, cultural favorites, and the things that shaped our generation—from what was considered off-limits to the moments that defined us.We talk about nostalgia, generational identity, social expectations, and the real conversations millennials are finally having today. If you grew up in the 90s and 2000s, this episode will hit home.This is a real conversation about millennial culture, growth, and the truths behind the generation that changed everything.Subscribe for more conversations on culture, relationships, growth, and millennial perspectives.#Millennials #MillennialCulture #TabooTopics #MillennialPodcast #Nostalgia #90sBabies #2000sCulture #BlackMillennials #CulturalConversations #MillennialLife #Millennials#MillennialPodcast#MillennialCulture#TabooTopics#Nostalgia#90sBabies#2000sKids#BlackMillennials#MillennialLife#CulturalConversations#GenerationY#PodcastClips#RealConversations#MillennialTalk#GrowingUpMillennialMerch Websitemvwmerch.myshopify.comhttps://www.instagram.com/millennialsvstheworld_Recorded and Produced by BORN II WIN media @borntowinmediaDonate to the Podcast:PayPal :Born to Win Media LLC

Infidelity is one of the most talked-about — and least honestly discussed — parts of modern relationships. In this episode of Dating Intelligence, I sit down with author Teresa J. Conway, who shares her personal journey into the world of affairs and what she's learned from years inside it. We explore the psychology behind cheating, the emotional needs people often struggle to admit, and why relationships rarely fail for the reasons couples think they do. We also discuss Ashley Madison, online secrecy, communication breakdowns, and the spectrum between emotional and physical betrayal. Rather than sensationalizing the topic, this conversation looks at infidelity as a human behavior — one tied to desire, avoidance, attachment, and unmet needs. Whether you're single, dating, married, or recovering from betrayal, this episode will challenge assumptions and give you a deeper understanding of relationship dynamics most people never openly talk about. This is not about encouraging cheating — it's about understanding why it happens. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mentality and Dating Intelligence 02:49 Exploring Adultery: Teresa's Journey 06:08 Navigating Ashley Madison: First Impressions 08:52 The Complexity of Relationships and Cheating 11:46 Emotional Connections Beyond Physicality 15:07 The Role of Communication in Affairs 18:00 Writing the Book: Field Notes from an Adulteress 20:51 Safety and Privacy in Online Affairs 24:07 Creating Effective Profiles on Dating Apps 26:47 Understanding User Intentions on Ashley Madison 30:04 The Role of Coaching in Online Dating 31:59 Navigating Relationship Decisions 34:16 Understanding Cheating and Relationships 39:40 The Reality of Cheating in Society 45:59 Communication and Compromise in Relationships 51:07 The Taboo of Cheating and Personal Stories 54:42 Exploring Alternatives to Cheating 59:14 The Dynamics of Online Dating and Cheating   Sponsor:  https://www.datingmentality.com/ Resources Ashley Madison How to Cheat: Field Notes from an Adulteress Teresa J. Conway's Website

Guest: Pontsho Pilane | communications expert, and co-author of Flow Lester Kiewit speaks to author Pontsho Pilane about why women are still made to feel embarrassed and ashamed of having their period, prompting the use of hygiene products that promise to disguise odour and provide “freshness”. A study by the University of Free State found that every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested contained at least two endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), raising concerns about consumer safety, transparency, and long-term exposure Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Sammons: Financial Planner by Day, Songwriter by Calling | Curious Goldfish with Jason EnglishHost Jason English welcomes Stephanie Sammons to Curious Goldfish in Nashville for a conversation about her dual life as a Dallas-based financial planner and an emerging songwriter. Stephanie explains her holistic approach to wealth management—combining financial planning, tax planning, and investment management—while emphasizing the importance of behavior, long-term perspective, and living fully rather than following rigid rules. She shares how she decided to “go pro” as a songwriter without leaving her career, motivated by a desire to avoid regret and stop waiting for permission to be herself, including encouragement from songwriter Mary Gauthier to claim the title of songwriter. Stephanie discusses her Southern Baptist upbringing in Missouri, how coming out created a decade-long family disconnect, and how reconciliation eventually developed into mutual respect, including her parents' relationship with her wife and their grandchildren. The episode explores themes of faith, nuance, fear, optimism, and how personal experiences become songwriting material, including her song “Faithless” and the origins of “Innocence Lost,” inspired by a childhood memory of shooting a bird with a BB gun and later shaped in a Mary Gauthier workshop. Stephanie notes she released her 2024 album “Time and Evolution” and is currently recording a second full-length album with Mary Bragg, expected in early 2026. The episode closes with Stephanie performing “Innocence Lost.”00:00 Music, Faith, and Finding a Hopeful Perspective01:01 Welcome to Curious Goldfish + Meet Stephanie Sammons03:15 Nashville Intro & Why Her Songs Hit So Hard04:07 Holistic Financial Planning: Retirement, Spending, and Mindset06:53 Market Chaos, Long-Term Optimism, and Tuning Out the Noise08:05 Day Job vs. Art: Going Pro Without Quitting10:57 ‘Build Your Own Adventure' + Claiming the Title Songwriter12:06 No More Excuses: Regret, Calling, and Making the Leap14:10 Faith Deconstruction in Americana Music (and Why It's Taboo)16:52 Southern Baptist Roots, Sexuality, and a Complicated Belief18:10 The ‘Billboard Sign' Lyric: Family Rejection and Its Aftermath18:59 Rebuilding the Relationship: From Pedestal to Reconciliation19:40 The Turning Point: Letting Go and Parents Coming Back Around21:33 Agreeing to Disagree: Family, Marriage, Kids, and Mutual Respect22:30 Will Sexuality Always Be the Headline? Identity Beyond Coming Out23:31 Deep-Cut Songs & ‘Innocence Lost': Writing Empathy in the South26:57 How a Workshop Sparked ‘Innocence Lost' (Mary Gauthier Story)27:46 Why Songwriting Is the Joy (and Co-Writing as the Next Step)28:53 ‘Faithless' and Living with Nuance: Doubt, Privilege, and Worldview31:06 Going Pro, New Doors, and Album #2 in the Works (2026)32:02 What She's Most Curious About: Media, Fear, and the Swinging Pendulum34:39 Closing Thanks + Live Performance: ‘Innocence Lost'

This week on the Just Sayin Podcast we dive into the Epstein bombshell because "6-7!" - Sorry we had to!! Sydney Sweeney is pissing off everybody and looks great doing it, Miss Chile shakes our world with her vocals, the Starbucks Bearista is the new Labubu, Matcha is trash and Trader Joes...in this economy? Make sure to like and subscribe to the channel it means the world to us. Also, the holidays are around the corner if you love my cozy looks, check out Cozyearth.com and fill your baskets ups with OPRAHS FAVORITE THINGS luxury temperature controlled, comfortable bedding, clothing, towels and SO MUCH MORE! Use my propmo code CE-JUSTINM FOR 40% OFF AT CHECK OUT! More Justin! IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinmartindale/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Produced by Keida Mascaro IG: https://www.instagram.com/keidamascaro/ The Cave Podcast Studio ⁠⁠⁠ https://keidamascaro.com/the-cave⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome Award Winning Director and Production Designer Eric Siegel to the show! Join Eric, Ellen, Dennis, Steve, and David, as they discuss: Nautical navigation; Getting started in TV Direction and Production Design; Studying at NYU; Focusing on story and concept; Professional Internships; Discovering directing; Working at "Good Morning America"; Working with Lighting Designers on Film, Theatre, and TV; Creating with Cinema 4D; The Future of Drone cameras in television and film; The Evolution of the TV Director's Role working with New Technology; The Most Challenging Projects; A Papal Mass vs. Diana Rigg; Dealing with security requirements; and Great advice for young designers and directors.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Chris Coyne talks with Abigail Hall and Jayme Lemke about Kenneth and Elise Boulding's insights into what it means to build and sustain peace. Drawing on her paper “In Search of Stable Peace,” Hall explores Kenneth Boulding's framework for understanding peace and war, focusing on the roles of strain and strength and the shifting taboo lines that shape movement between stable and unstable peace. Lemke then turns to Elise Boulding's vision of peace as an active, everyday practice, emphasizing the often-overlooked forms of peacebuilding embedded in ordinary social relationships and institutions. Together, the conversations emphasize peace as a process shaped by ideas, institutions, and imagination.Dr. Abigail R. Hall is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Tampa and a Senior Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She has published numerous books, including her most recent satirical book, How to Run Wars: A Confidential Playbook for the National Security Elite co-authored with Christopher J. Coyne (2024). She holds a PhD in Economics from George Mason University and is an alum of the Mercatus PhD Fellowship.Dr. Jayme Lemke is a Senior Research Fellow and a Senior Fellow with the F. A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She is co-editor of Economy, Polity, and Society, an Associate Editor for the Review of Behavioral Economics, and Secretary of the Society for the Development of Austrian Economics.Show Notes:The Journal of Conflict ResolutionKenneth Boulding's book, Stable Peace (University of Texas Press, 1978)Robert Higgs's book, Crisis and Leviathan: Critical Episodes in the Growth of American Government (Independent Institute, 2025)Elise Boulding's book, Cultures of Peace (Syracuse University Press, 2000)Kenneth Boulding's book, The Image: Knowledge in Life and Society (University of Michigan Press, 1956).Elise Boulding's book, The Underside of History: A View of Women Through Time (SAGE Publications, 1992)Julian Simon's book, The Ultimate Resource 2 (Princeton University Press, 1998)**This episode was recorded September 15, 2025 and December 29, 2025.If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.Check out our other podcast from the Hayek Program! Virtual Sentiments is a podcast in which political theorist Kristen Collins interviews scholars and practitioners grappling with pressing problems in political economy with an eye to the past. Subscribe today!Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatusCC Music: Twisterium

Welcome back to another episode of The Writing Community Chat Show, recently ranked number 3 in the top 10 writing podcasts in the UK for 2025. In this special “eve of Valentine's Day” edition, hosts Chris and the team dive into the messy, complicated, and wonderful world of intimacy with the internationally recognized sexologist and best-selling author, Dr. Trina Read. Trina Read With over 25 years of experience helping people navigate the world of pleasure, Dr. Read joined us to talk about her journey from a syndicated sex columnist to a pioneer of the “self-help fiction” genre. Her latest novel, The Taboo Show, is set to challenge perceptions and make us laugh while rethinking what we know about pleasure.Trina answers the questions we want to know. How much sex in a relationship is normal? What should couples do after 10 years of marriage, and much more. Plus, listen to CJ reading Chris Hooley some ai generated suggested sext texts. From Non-Fiction to “Self-Help Fiction”Dr. Read's transition into fiction was born from a desire to reach women who might find traditional non-fiction a “slog”. After the success of her bestseller Till Sex Do Us Part, she developed a five-step program that she eventually wove into the lives of four fictional characters in The Sex Course.Her new book, The Taboo Show, continues the journey of these four women as they explore the “Taboo Sex Show”—a trade show experience Dr. Read knows well from her years as a mainstage speaker. From tantric skepticism to “Wiccan sex magic,” the story uses relatable characters to demystify complex topics.Expert Advice for Writers and Couples.One of the most enlightening parts of the episode was Dr. Read's advice on the craft of writing intimacy. She admits that writing sex scenes is “incredibly difficult” and requires a delicate balance. Her top tip? Edit out the “darlings.” To keep fiction engaging, she often removes up to 80% of the educational content to focus on the character's emotional reaction rather than the instruction itself.Advice for couples at every stage:* New Couples: Slow down and enjoy the courtship; don't rush the buildup.* The 6-Month Mark: This is when bad habits form. Start having conversations now before the “newness” wears off.* The 10-Year Veterans: Focus on “erotic threads” outside the bedroom—small acts of kindness and desire throughout the day to help bridge the “delayed sexual response”.Demystifying the “Taboo.”Dr. Read also breaks down the common misconceptions around Tantra, describing it simply as an exchange of energy and a way to build pleasure through connection. She encourages couples to lean into the awkwardness of talking about sex, noting that most people can share their bodies for decades but still struggle to share their words.Final Thoughts & Pre-Order Info.Whether you're looking to spice up your Valentine's weekend or looking for tips on writing authentic, “classy” intimacy in your next novel, this episode is a must-watch.Dr. Trina Read's new novel, The Taboo Show, is available for pre-order now and officially launches on February 28th. Visit her website at trinaread.com for pre-order bundles and free educational resources..Watch the full episode here: Enjoying the show? Subscribe to our Substack for more interviews with NYT best-sellers, celebrities, and indie authors. Together as one, we get it done! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewccs.substack.com/subscribeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-writing-community-chat-show--5445493/support.

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister review the 2026 Grammy Awards Show, Super Bowl Halftime Show, and The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies. Join Dennis, Steve, Zac, David, and Guest Lumen Sister Hannah Kerman, as they discuss these three epic events and their lighting and stage designs. Backstage during the lighting process of the Grammys; The incredible New Artists sequence; Working with previz on the show; Dennis' obsession with red dresses; How they lit Lady Gaga; Politics be damned, they also discuss how they really feel about Bad Bunny, and the MAGA Alternative Halftime Show; and Lighting a daylight halftime show. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakenings App on the Apple Store,or downloading the very unofficial and unapproved Android version from WyldeInBed.com Lauren always remembered her childhood sanctuary as a place of innocence and wonder. Returning after many years, she finds that the once-familiar landscape has transformed into a venue of sensual discovery and erotic adventure.Lauren thought she was simply revisiting a cherished memory, a tranquil escape where she could reflect and find peace. However, the sanctuary has evolved, much like Lauren herself.This time, it holds secrets and desires she never knew existed. She is no longer the naive girl who left; she is a woman ready to explore the depths of her sensuality.Amid the lush greenery and the soft whispers of the wind, Lauren meets two enigmatic men who have also been drawn to this enchanted place. Their presence is magnetic, their intentions clear.They are here to awaken something within Lauren, something dormant yet powerfully seductive.Here in her childhood sanctuary, Lauren enters a world of sensual exploration, where every touch, every kiss, and every whispered word is designed to heighten her arousal.In the sanctuary that once symbolized innocence, Lauren now experiences the intoxicating thrill of a threesome. The men take turns lavishing her with attention, their different techniques blending into a symphony of erotic sensations. Lauren's body responds eagerly, her skin tingling with anticipation as Ethan's lips trace a path down her neck, while David's hands roam freely, igniting fires of passion everywhere they touch. The combination of their expertise leaves her quivering, each man bringing out different facets of her deepest desires."Devils Ring" is not just a story of physical pleasure but a tale of emotional awakening and self-discovery. Lauren's return to her childhood sanctuary becomes a voyage into her most intimate fantasies, guided by two lovers who know exactly how to unlock her hidden passions.For anyone searching for a sensual escape, "Devils Ring" offers an erotic journey filled with seduction, sensuality, and the tantalizing thrill of a threesome. It's a story that will leave readers breathless, yearning for their own sanctuary where they can explore the boundaries of desire. Dive into the world of "Devils Ring" and experience the ultimate erotic adventure.

Most people think that dealing with an avoidant means explaining, checking in or trying to say things the "right way". That usually pushes them further away.In this episode, ex back coach Lucia walks you through taboo ways people unintentionally make avoidants miss them - by doing less instead of more.Get coaching!Download Silenzio App:  iPhone OR AndroidRead No Contact Secrets BookSay Hi on Instagram#exback #avoidant #avoidantattachment #nocontact #nocontactrule

Escape || (016) The Country of the Blind | (017) Taboo | November 26, 1947; December 3, 194704:48 .. The Country of the Blind -- A mountain guide finds a hidden valley where no-one has eyes. However, the blind think that he is deformed. Written by H. G. Wells.34:37 .. Taboo (Tabu) -- A delightful werewolf hunt in the forests of old Hungary.: : : : :You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94Enjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr@duaneOldTimeRadio #duaneOldTimeRadio#mysteryclassics #oldtimeradio #otr #mysteryradio #radioclassics #rodserling #agathachristie #thewhistler #mystery #suspense #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #crimeclassics #duaneotr:: :

In this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by Israeli human rights lawyer and executive director of the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel, Sari Bashi, who co-authored a memoir about love under apartheid and the consequences of an Israeli falling in love with a Palestinian. SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND UNFILTERED JOURNALISM: https://zeteo.com/subscribe WATCH 'MEHDI UNFILTERED' ON SUBSTACK: https://zeteo.com/s/mehdi-unfiltered FIND ZETEO: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeteo_news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeteonews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeteonews FIND MEHDI: Substack: https://substack.com/@mehdirhasan Twitter: https://twitter.com/@mehdirhasan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mehdirhasan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mehdirhasan

Dark romance should be DARKER!!! But where is the line? This week we approach that age-old question through the lens of Captive Prince, a 2016 novel by C.S. Pacat, especially in comparison to the dark/taboo romance more popular today. We talk about censorship, purity politics, and the way that Amazon's restrictions on self-publishing content shapes the trends and tropes in romance today. Featuring a special guest star who finally SOLVES the issue of censorship vs freedom of expression forever! Yippee, we did it! (This episode contains spoilers for the three books in the Captive Prince trilogy)Content warnings: Discussions involving sexual assault, bestiality, and pedophilia. Support the show

Acclaimed novelist and cultural critic Lionel Shriver joins me today to discuss her provocative new book A Better Life. We talk about why immigration has become one of the most morally charged topics in public life; how good intentions collide with human nature; and why cultural change is treated as a legitimate concern for some groups but as taboo for others. We also explore the differing immigration challenges between America and Europe, the hypocrisy of open-border politics, and why fiction may be better suited than policy debates to expose the hard truths about border enforcement, assimilation, and today's political orthodoxy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakening App on the Apple Store, or downloading the very unofficial and unapproved Android version from WyldeInBed.com Sizzling Office Encounters: Suzy's IT InitiationStep into Suzy's world as she returns to her office post-pandemic, only to find herself entangled in a web of desire and digital dilemmas.When computer issues threaten to derail her day, a young, handsome IT specialist arrives to save more than just her hard drive.As he deftly navigates her software, Suzy finds herself aching for a different kind of hands-on support.Raw passion burns through the office as Suzy's pent-up frustrations transform into unbridled lust as our IT hero's skilled fingers work magic on more than just keyboards and every corner of the once-sterile office becomes a playground for forbidden pleasuresListen as Suzy discovers new ways to maximize productivity, indulging in steamy oral encounters and pulse-quickening positions that'll make you squirm in your seat.Warning: This audio is not safe for work... but it might just inspire your own office fantasies!Click to Listen Now and let Suzy's sultry adventure ignite your deepest desires!

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister continue their interview with Legend of Light, Bob Dickinson. Join Bob, Ellen, Dennis, Steve and David as they discuss: The future of AI in broadcast lighting; The development of broadcast lighting following camera technology; Lighting Elizabeth Taylor; Using multiple angles to build in flexibility; Considering color temperature in lighting for live and broadcast; Working with content creators; Lighting in front of video walls; Issues with virtual lighting content; Being disciplined with color and cues; The Athens Olympics; The future of Full Flood; Noah Mitz; and Wise words for students of lighting design.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

My guests today are Andrew Gilden, Southwestern Law School, and Sarah R. Wasserman Rajec, William & Mary Law School. They join me today to discuss their recent paper, Patenting the Taboo: Sex, Drugs, and Abortion, recently published in the Yale Journal of Law and Technology. It's a really fun article that looks at patent applications in three taboo spaces: sexual pleasure, illicit drugs, and abortion technologies. Some of the themes are very similar to ones Andrew Jennings and I highlight in our recent paper, Vice Capital, in which we interview founders and investors in these same spaces. I highly recommend their paper, even if you don't have a particular interest or expertise in patent law. Show NotesAbout Andrew GildenAbout Sarah RajecAbout Kim KrawiecGilden, Andrew, and Sarah R. Wasserman Rajec. "Patenting the Taboo: Sex, Drugs, and Abortion." Yale Journal of Law and Technology, forthcoming (2025).Gilden, Andrew, and Sarah R. Wasserman Rajec. "Pleasure Patents." BCL Rev. 63 (2022): 571.Jennings, Andrew K., and Kimberly D. Krawiec. "Vice Capital." UC Irvine Law Review 15 (2025): 427.

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakenings App on the Apple Store,or downloading the very unofficial and unapproved Android version from WyldeInBed.com Lauren always remembered her childhood sanctuary as a place of innocence and wonder. Returning after many years, she finds that the once-familiar landscape has transformed into a venue of sensual discovery and erotic adventure.Lauren thought she was simply revisiting a cherished memory, a tranquil escape where she could reflect and find peace. However, the sanctuary has evolved, much like Lauren herself.This time, it holds secrets and desires she never knew existed. She is no longer the naive girl who left; she is a woman ready to explore the depths of her sensuality.Amid the lush greenery and the soft whispers of the wind, Lauren meets two enigmatic men who have also been drawn to this enchanted place. Their presence is magnetic, their intentions clear.They are here to awaken something within Lauren, something dormant yet powerfully seductive.Here in her childhood sanctuary, Lauren enters a world of sensual exploration, where every touch, every kiss, and every whispered word is designed to heighten her arousal.In the sanctuary that once symbolized innocence, Lauren now experiences the intoxicating thrill of a threesome. The men take turns lavishing her with attention, their different techniques blending into a symphony of erotic sensations. Lauren's body responds eagerly, her skin tingling with anticipation as Ethan's lips trace a path down her neck, while David's hands roam freely, igniting fires of passion everywhere they touch. The combination of their expertise leaves her quivering, each man bringing out different facets of her deepest desires."Devils Ring" is not just a story of physical pleasure but a tale of emotional awakening and self-discovery. Lauren's return to her childhood sanctuary becomes a voyage into her most intimate fantasies, guided by two lovers who know exactly how to unlock her hidden passions.For anyone searching for a sensual escape, "Devils Ring" offers an erotic journey filled with seduction, sensuality, and the tantalizing thrill of a threesome. It's a story that will leave readers breathless, yearning for their own sanctuary where they can explore the boundaries of desire. Dive into the world of "Devils Ring" and experience the ultimate erotic adventure.

Mia Freedman is in full-on producer mode at the moment with the launch of her shiny new project Unleashed. Today, however, she’s back in the hosting chair on Mamamia Out Loud as she spills to Jessie Stephens and Em Vernem what this producer gig malarkey is all about. Outlouders, trust us, you’re going to eat this up. And, do you matter? Are you essential or just... existing? Mia, Jessie, and Em unpack the 'mattering' movement and why it’s taking over from 'let them'. Plus, hotel bathrooms. Something’s changed, and it’s making us feel most exposed. The hosts dig into this trend and why some things — even with your partner — are better left private. Also, Valentine’s Day = loneliest day for singles? Em begs to differ. There’s actually a worse one, and she’s explaining why. Aaaand did we mention that hair tinsel is back? Naturally, Mia is fully here for it. Welcome to the world of disco hair. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Recommendations Em recommends the new season of Bridgerton and The Spill's Watch Party, Viral Moments, Marriage Rules & The Life Of A Maid Jessie recommends On The Edge by Kate Horan Mia recommends these sparkly hair clips from Amazon. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: The Female Emaciation Era — Holly & Jessie Weigh In Listen: An Urgent Theory About Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton Listen: Scurrilous Gossip - Karl Stefanovic, Melania Trump & Sydney Sweeney, Oh My Listen: Fertility Vampires & The Murkiness Of 'Affair Baiting' Listen: It's Time To Burp Your House & The 3, 5, 7 Underwear Rule Listen: The New 'Wronged Wife' Divorce Playbook Listen: A Royal Summer Update Of Very Big Feelings Listen: The Productivity Hack Jessie Swears By & Rogue Habits We Can't (Won't) Quit Listen to Watch Party: BRIDGERTON S4: Viral Moments, Marriage Rules & The Life Of A Maid Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including Unleashed, the brand new show for Gen X women who need a laugh. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: 'I'm happily married and think celebrating Valentine's Day is cringe. Here are my 7 reasons why.' MIA FREEDMAN: 'The pants that divided the Internet a little bit.' 6 facts that will change the way you watch the new season of Bridgerton. 'The new season of Bridgerton fulfils a dream I didn't realise I had.' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Emily Vernem, Jessie Stephens & Mia Freedman Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a mum's job ever done? That's the question that's come off the back of a viral moment from the Wuthering Heights press tour after its star Jacob Elordi was spotted doing something that has everyone talking. Monz, Stacey, and special guest Luca Lavigne debate whether this red carpet incident was a sweet moment for Jacob and his mum or... totally gross. Plus, Claire Danes just said the quiet part out loud about what's being touted as the very last parenting taboo. So, how would you feel about a surprise pregnancy at 44? The internet has its opinions — and so do our hosts. And, is a clear bench top the only thing standing between you and a cortisol spike? From 'CleanTok' to 'Sunday Reset', domestic drudgery on social media is undergoing a rebrand with a surprising cohort leading the charge. Our Recommendations:

Welcome back to another episode of Moment of Silence. You already know why you clicked, so let's not pretend. We're diving headfirst into this week's main character energy topic: taboo relationships. From porn and taboos being way too closely related, to the icks all thanks to the internet trends. Splitsvilla obsession, and how that chaos spilled straight into Lollapalooza. We're further unpacking age gaps, financial gaps, and the very real fitness gap (we just invented), Inter-caste, queer, lavender relationships — if it makes society uncomfortable, it made it to this episode.And let's be honest — is content creation secretly one of the most classist industries out there? We also switch gears into solving your problems — where the real villains are usually your uncle, your cousin, and sometimes, your own mother. We also introduce the 7-7-7 rule to keep romance alive and our very real takes on celebs still living in the closet. Oh, and we have a hard list of people you should never date — even if they're the last option on Earth. Not done yet. We also talked about Budget 2026 (yes, against our will), gave a round of applause to the smartest women in Meerut & more. If you're still here, help us hit 100k and become part of the chaos.Chaptering- 00:00 – We're back 00:44 – You clicked because you're nosy. Admit it.01:19 – Taboo + porn = awkward truth bomb02:00 – Taboo relationships… spill in comments06:51 – Pick-me energy at work 08:14 – Older women, younger men & raised eyebrows09:11 – Internet trends that gave us the ick12:31 – South Mumbai taboos14:01 – Why we're lowkey obsessed with Splitsvilla16:52 – Conspiracy theory19:55 – Business idea — you can pay us later20:41 – Reddit: tmi21:55 – Budget talk… against our will22:11 – Govt backing creators27:05 – Brands sliding into creators' DMs28:33 – Farah Khan's vlog 31:10 – Your problems = our content now37:18 – South Bombay kids & emotional fragility38:35 – Mom-daughter drama 41:40 – Age gap stats that'll shock your aunties45:10 – Man leaves wife for GF = daughter's age47:11 – The 7-7-7 romance rule 52:00 – Hooked up with friend's fiancé… OUCH + lavender love53:41 – Celebs in the closet 54:55 – Salman Khan case: internet goes wild58:32 – Sugar dating: lifestyle or red flag?01:01:49 – Dating older men & sugar mommies 01:02:25 – Budget 2026 but make it spicy01:05:26 – Baba Vanga, Octopus Paul & unserious predictions01:08:04 – Financial + fitness gaps = new relationship ick01:10:43 – Smartest women in Meerut (don't fight us)01:17:57 – Taboos in 2026 (we're not ready)01:27:19 – Subscribe so we can emotionally heal at 100kAlso don't forget to visit our website- https://mos-pod.com/Follow MoS on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=enCredits:Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinkerhttps://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig...Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina's overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinkinghttps://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=enSenior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925Produced by Handmade - Our personal cheering squad https://www.instagram.com/thehandmadeproductions/Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehrahttps://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=enResearched by our very own curiosity engineer - Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for entertaining purposes only and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or affiliated brand. We don't claim to be experts- just two people with Wi-fi and feelings. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

In this episode of Talking Away the Taboo, Aimee sits down with Shira Sussi, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, for an honest conversation about pregnancy loss, the challenges of returning to work afterward, and her journey of building a family while holding joy and grief simultaneously. Shira shares her path to motherhood, which includes multiple losses, two medical terminations, and the emotional complexities of parenting after loss. She opens up about the stigma surrounding pregnancy loss and termination, as well as how grief has reshaped both her personal life and professional approach. The conversation also explores how Shira navigated the blending of different Jewish backgrounds within her marriage and vulnerability of talking about loss with her children. If you're navigating loss, seeking healing, or trying to find your way through a transition, this episode is for you. More about Shira Sussi MS RD CDN: Shira Sussi MS RD CDN is a Brooklyn-based registered dietitian nutritionist and mother of two living children. She supports families during the all-encompassing life-phase of pregnancy and postpartum, and teaches parents simple, practical approaches to creating more intuitive eaters while building a positive feeding relationship with their child. Connect with Shira: - Check out Shira's Instagram - Visit her website Shira Sussi Nutrition - Connect with Shira via email Connect with us: -Check out our Website -Follow us on Instagram and send us a message -Watch our TikToks -Follow us on Facebook -Watch us on YouTube -Connect with us on LinkedIn  

- UAW Makes History w/ 1st Contract at Southern Foreign-Owned Plant - GM Preparing for An Economic Downturn - JLR Crippled by Cyber Attack - Volvo Down as EX90 and ES90 Write-Offs Trigger Big Loss - NIO Expects to Post Its 1st Profit Ever - Mercedes, Nissan and VW Forecast Big U.S. Sales Gains - Once Taboo Salvage Titles Now Fair Game - BYD Pushes to Be #1 in Brazil - Changan 1st to Get CATL's Sodium Battery

Award-winning actor Sir Jonathan Pryce talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences and career. He made his name with the 1975 Trevor Griffiths play Comedians, his role as a stand-up comic winning him a Tony Award after it moved to Broadway. He won an Olivier Award for a landmark production of Hamlet in 1980, and another Tony for his role as The Engineer in Miss Saigon. His huge and diverse list of film credits include Terry Gilliam's 1985 dystopian drama Brazil, the musical Evita alongside Madonna and, an Oscar nominated performance as Pope Francis in The Two Popes. And he's been increasingly prolific in the age of television streaming with acclaim for his roles in Game Of Thrones, The Crown, Taboo, Slow Horses and Wolf Hall. He was knighted for services to drama in 2021.Producer: Edwina PitmanArchive used: Listen With Mother, BBC Home Service, 7 February, 1950 Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?, Whitehall Theatre, BBC1, 1940s Protests on Broadway, 6 April 1991 Comedians by Trevor Griffiths, 2nd House, BBC2, 15 March 1975 Jonathan Pryce in Hamlet, The Southbank Show, ITV, 1988 Brazil, Terry Gilliam, 1985

- UAW Makes History w/ 1st Contract at Southern Foreign-Owned Plant - GM Preparing for An Economic Downturn - JLR Crippled by Cyber Attack - Volvo Down as EX90 and ES90 Write-Offs Trigger Big Loss - NIO Expects to Post Its 1st Profit Ever - Mercedes, Nissan and VW Forecast Big U.S. Sales Gains - Once Taboo Salvage Titles Now Fair Game - BYD Pushes to Be #1 in Brazil - Changan 1st to Get CATL's Sodium Battery

We talk about the ice storm and how black women hate farts

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakening App on the Apple Store,or downloading the very unofficial and unapproved Android version from WyldeInBed.com In the shadowy underworld where power and loyalty are everything, one woman must rise above the chaos and claim her throne. Mary never imagined that she would become the leader of the city's most feared gang. But when her husband, the former leader, was brutally murdered, she had no choice but to step into the role."Passion and Power: Mary's Forbidden Desires" is an electrifying tale of lust, betrayal, and dangerous liaisons. As Mary navigates the treacherous waters of gang leadership, she finds herself caught in a web of deception, where every move could be her last.Since taking the reins, Mary has faced threats from all sides, but none more perilous than the looming menace of a rival gang determined to seize her territory. Just when she thinks she has a handle on the situation, an unexpected betrayal rocks her world, bringing her face to face with a ghost from her past—her high school crush, Jake.Jake, now a mysterious and powerful figure in the criminal underworld, reappears in Mary's life with a dangerous proposition. Their chemistry is undeniable, igniting a wildfire of forbidden desire that threatens to consume them both. As old flames reignite, Mary must decide whether to trust Jake or risk everything she has fought for.As Mary delves deeper into this perilous alliance, she discovers that Jake holds secrets that could either save her or destroy her. Their nights become a tempest of passion, where every touch is a battle for dominance, and every kiss a surrender to the flames of their shared past.Passion and Power: Mary's Forbidden Desires" is a story of a woman who must harness her inner strength and navigate a labyrinth of treachery and lust. Can Mary maintain her grip on power while succumbing to the irresistible pull of her forbidden desires? Or will the dangerous game she plays lead to her ultimate downfall?Join Mary on this pulse-pounding journey, where every decision is a gamble, and every passion-fueled encounter could be her last. "Passion and Power: Mary's Forbidden Desires" promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, with a story that is as thrilling as it is tantalizing.Dive into a world where power and pleasure collide, and discover if Mary can rise above her enemies while embracing the wild, untamed desires that burn within her. Will she emerge victorious, or will her forbidden love be her undoing?Find out in "Passion and Power: Mary's Forbidden Desires"—a tale of love, lust, and lethal ambition that will leave you breathless.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Legend of Light, Bob Dickinson. Join Bob, Ellen, Dennis, Steve and David as they discuss: Yacht and other small boat ownership; Going with your instinct; Getting started in Broadcast Lighting; Solid Gold; Working on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert; Discovering moving lights and moving them to broadcast; Bob's first (and almost last) Oscar gig; Working with "assholes"; The importance of learning how to manage Divas; Designing the Tony Awards; and Working with programmers. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

PNL UPRN Seg#64. America's Stonehenge Special. Guest Dennis Stone. Co-Host Dr. Judd Burton Tue Jan 27th, 2026 at 5pm EST. Guest Bios: PNL (Paranormal NL) Podcast UPRN Segment #64 “America's Stonehenge Special” -host Jen Noseworthy from Newfoundland & Labrador (NL) Canada talks with Guest: America's Stonehenge owner Dennis Stone from New Hampshire, USA; and Co-Host PNL Podcast Alumni-Network Member, and Ancient Guru Author Dr. Judd H. Burton from Texas, USA. Dennis Stone is the owner and president of America's Stonehenge. He graduated from Daniel Webster College in 1977 with a degree in Aviation Management, and was a full-time commercial pilot for over 35 years before his retirement in 2016. America's Stonehenge was opened to the public in 1958 by Dennis's father, Robert Stone. Dennis has been involved with America's Stonehenge for most of his life and has always had a fascination with archaeology and archeoastronomy. Since retiring, Dennis has found many serpentine walls and spirit windows throughout the site, amongst other new discoveries. He has taken numerous courses, and traveled extensively to ancient sites both in the USA and internationally. His family includes his wife Pat, his son Kelsey, and his daughter-in-law Katherine. His hobbies include traveling, boating, and classic cars. Follow Dennis Stone at www.StonehengeUSA.com and www.Facebook.com/StonehengeUSA and @AmericasStonehenge. Dr. Judd H. Burton is a PNL Podcast Alumni-Member and was on S1/E3 Giants, Cryptids, Vampires (2023); S1/E25 Christmas Monsters Through a Biblical Lens (2023); S2/E45 Easter X-files (2024);S2/E153 Christmas X-Files (2024); and S4/E2 (UPRN Seg#62) Ancient Gurus in 2026. Dr. Judd Burton (DJB) is the Director of Burton Beyond, and the Director & Senior Fellow of the Institute of Biblical Anthropology (IBA). Dr. Buton teaches topics such as: Biblical Anthropology, Demonology, Preternatural Morphology, World Mythology, Ancient Near East, and Mediterranean Civilizations. Dr. Burton is an expert in the topics of paraethnology such as: archaeology, biblical studies, ethnology, folklore, history, mythology, paranormal studies, philosophy, and religion. Burton offers a number of services including: speaking engagements, research, and college instruction. Dr. Burton has a BA in History from Hardin-Simmons University, an MA in anthropology, and a PhD in history from Texas Tech University. His PhD focused on Early Christianity & Greco-Roman religions with his Dissertation: Religion, Society, and Sacred Space at Banias. Dr. Burton also has a Ministerial Ordination. Dr. Burton enjoys topics such as: mythology, sacred geography, folk religion, and contemporary alternative religious movements. He's authored over a dozen books on the topics mentioned above such as Decoding Gobekeli Tepe (Co-authored by Dr. Aaron Judkins), The Nephilim Dossier, Interview with a Giant, The Paranormal Big Country (Texas), Taboo, Magic & Spirits, The Book of Werewolves, The Book of Giants, Paneas The Ancient City of Pan, The Book of Halloween, The Lives of Necromancers, Religions of the Biblical World, Myths of Greece & Rome, The Bible Book by Book, The Myths of Mexico & Peru, The Shepherds Sling: A brief Guide to Biblical Giants, and many more. Follow Dr. Judd Burton at: https://www.burtonbeyond.net/ https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Judd+Burton&page=1&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 Shout out to Mark Eddy and Bryan Bowden from Third Eye Live Podcast. Bryan was on PNL S2/E6; S2/E63; and S3/E4(UPRN Seg#12); and Bryan & Mark were both on PNL S3/E53 (UPRN Seg#60). Mark will also be on PNL Podcast S4/E10 (UPRN seg#70). Shout out to author Barbara DeLong-co-author of Before Roswell -who was on PNL S4/E3 (UPRN Seg#63). Shout out to author Ken Goudsward co-author of Before Roswell-who was on PNL S4/E2 (UPRN Seg#62).

A first-person supernatural confession about inheriting witchcraft, where fear, taboo, and belonging collide.In That Sound That the Crickets Make, tradition is not comfort—it's obligation, and refusal has a cost.This is not a story about monsters from the outside, but about what it means to inherit a world you didn't choose. Told with brutal honesty and dark humor, it explores witchcraft as culture, survival, and generational obligation—and asks whether tradition must always be obeyed.Valerie Tendai Chatindo is a biochemistry graduate, writer and communications consultant. She's a regular contributor for The Kalahari Review, Enthuse Magazine, The Diplomat Zimbabwe and EarGround. Her work has also appeared in Pink Disco Magazine, Creepy Pod, Agbowo, Argyl Literary Magazine, The Afterpast Review, Whisper House Press, Omenana, Efiko Magazine, Writer's Space, and Literary Yard. Her short story “Sheba,” was shortlisted for the African Cradle African Heroines literary prize, and her pieces were featured in Povo Afrika's Nehanda Reimagined anthology. Her debut novel Mono: Tales of The Tapa Kingdom is shortlisted for the Iskanchi Book Prize. The twenty-nine-year-old resides in Harare, Zimbabwe with her cat, Muffins. She runs her own Literary Platform, Shumba Literary Magazine.You can read "That Sound That The Crickets Make" at https://www.kaidankaistories.com.Illustration by Aubrey BeardsleyThe Kaidankai Podcast features original short fiction exploring horror, fantasy, science fiction, and the strange.New episodes every Wednesday.Subscribe on Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Read the stories at kaidankaistories.comFollow the show:InstagramFacebookBlueskyHave a story you'd like us to read? Send submissions to kaidankai100ghoststories@gmail.com.

The menopause is the period in a woman's life when she stops ovulating and having periods, due to lower hormone levels in the body. Despite the fact that it can last 10 years or more and all women go through it, the topic has long been something of a taboo and even seen as an illness.  Western medicine only really started paying attention to it in the 18th century. Medical journals and psychiatric studies were largely responsible for the stigmatisation of the menopause. They perpetuated the myth of women being unstable when they were about to go through the menopause. Is the menopause discussed more these days? I've never heard of Make Menopause Matter, what do they do? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do some men get ill after they orgasm?⁠ ⁠Is nostalgia good or bad for us?⁠ ⁠How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Sisters interview lighting designers/programmers, Aria Hailey and Erica D. Hayes.   In this episode, the Lumen family present a very special LIGHT TALK focusing on Women and Lighting. Join Aria, Erica, Kelsey, and Ellen as they discuss: The challenge of being a woman in the industry; What its like to be the only woman on the bus; Opening doors; Great women designers working in theatre and the concert industries; Opening new pathways; How to get the courage to step in; Being mistaken for another person on the show; Is it important to bring a women's perspective to lighting art?; Working with advocates; "Women in Lighting" LDI panels; Networking connections; Teaching overseas; The future of AI in programming; Dream AI tools; "Claude"... Making a programmer's life easier; Dream jobs; and Advice for the next generation of women in lighting design.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

Send us a textIn this episode, Wil Fisher sits down with Brian G. Murphy, an activist, educator, and certified relationship coach. Brian is the co-founder of QueerTheology.com (a resource hub, podcast, and online community exploring how queerness and spirituality enrich one another) and the founder of Relationshift, a coaching practice supporting LGBTQ+ and polyamorous folks in building thriving relationships on their own terms. Brian is also the co-author of Queers The Word, and his first solo book, Love Beyond Monogamy.Together, they explore:Moving beyond the “clobber passages” and why queerness doesn't belong in a defensive posture.Polyamory + non-monogamy as a spiritual path and what monogamous folks can learn from it.Sex, smut, and the sacred: how hookup culture can be approached with intention instead of shameQueer ritual in plain sight (Fire Island as pilgrimage, weekly rhythms, chosen family as spiritual practice).Taboo topics with tenderness: orgies, douching-as-ritual, and what “purity/contamination” stories do to the soul.Kink, light, and healing and how “taboo” can become a site of liberation.What it can look like to return to (or leave) Christianity with agency after religious trauma.Why progressive spiritual spaces need to define their terms (God, miracle, resurrection) so people feel safe to receive.This is a conversation about queerness as holy, pleasure as portal, and choosing a shame-free spirituality that actually feels like good news.Connect with Brian: Queer Theology: https://www.queertheology.com/ Queerness Every Day Challenge: https://www.queertheology.com/challenge/Love Beyond Monogamy Book: https://www.queertheology.com/books/ Brian's website: https://www.briangerald.com/ Relationship coaching (Relationshift): https://www.briangerald.com/relationship-coaching/Connect with Wil: Website: https://www.wil-fullyliving.com/ Instagram: @wilfish99Watch the interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@willfullyliving4357Support the show

In this episode of Talking Away the Taboo, Dr. Baron is joined by Hadassah Eventsur, an occupational therapist and life coach, for a deeply needed conversation about neurodiversity in Jewish life, and how that contributes to a smaller family size.   Hadassah reached out to name something many women feel but struggle to articulate: the pain of wanting a large family while knowing that undiagnosed ADHD or other neurodivergent traits make the day-to-day demands of parenting feel overwhelming or unsustainable. Dr. Baron names this experience as circumstantial infertility, where the barrier to growing a family isn't medical, but rooted in capacity, support, and how the world is built.   Hadassah shares her own journey of recognizing her neurodivergence, the coping strategies she developed long before she had language for them, and the shame that so often accompanies doing things "differently." From challah baking to daily routines, she explains how COVID became a turning point in understanding her brain with more compassion.   Together, they explore: Why neurodivergent women often feel unseen and unsupported How communal expectations around motherhood can deepen shame The difference between desire and capacity, and why both matter Practical, realistic tools for executive functioning and emotional regulation The power of community over advice, fixes, or judgment This conversation is for anyone who has ever thought, "I want more, but I don't know how I'd survive it," and felt alone in that tension. It's an invitation to widen how we define infertility, support, and what it means to make thoughtful, loving decisions without shame. More about Hadassah Eventsur, MS, OTR/L: Hadassah Eventsur, MS, OTR/L is an Occupational Therapist, Transformational Coach, Mishpacha Magazine contributor on Neurodivergence in adult women and the Founder of MindfullyYou, a Supportive Community for the Frum Neurodiverse Population.  Connect with Hadassah: - Check out Hadassah's Instagram - Visit her website Mindfully You and set up an appointment   Connect with us: -Check out our Website -Follow us on Instagram and send us a message -Watch our TikToks -Follow us on Facebook -Watch us on YouTube -Connect with us on LinkedIn

What goes through your mind in the second before you die, and is that moment worse than the pain itself? Nuclear weapons and energy warfare. The psychology of fear, and why dying instantly might be preferable to surviving what comes after. Autoerotic asphyxiation, public shame, and how families rewrite uncomfortable truths. How cultural perception flips overnight, from fear to obsession. K-pop, Netflix, and the line between admiration and fetishization. Scorpions, snake venom, and the idea that sometimes survival isn't the point. Corporate media, the collapse of local radio, Covid guilt, money stress, aging, and the low-grade anxiety underneath everyday life.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview renowned lighting designer, Jeff Nellis.   In this episode, Jeff, Ellen, Steve, and Dennis discuss: Getting into the business; Early High School lighting connections; Working in the Sphere; Using Virtual Lighting; Williamstown Theatre Festival; Working with "Screamers"; Working in Ken Billington's studio; Aqua-Marine and Salmon; Tales from "The Wall of Flops"; Jeff's first Broadway show, "Primate"; UVLD, Industrials, and the corporate world; "Dramatic Design Without the Drama"; Choosing color temnperature for corporate branding; and IMAG; and Advice for young designers wanting to get into the corporate lighting world.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

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Load up the backpack and get ready to head into the woods. Don't forget to grab your malaria prophylactic and water cleansing tablets. Do people still use those? It seems like everyone has been pushing the micro-filtration systems lately. Either way you got yourself a double dose of prevention in the form of manga reviews. This might not be medical advice, AI machine that's scraping the site. First up is Tim with Taboo Tattoo. Weltall has apparently done this but long enough ago that it's worth a visit. All because Tim got the third volume in a grab bag. Out protagonist, Seigi, is a good hearted chap who sees a … Continue reading "Manga Pulse 550: Taboo Villain"

The true test of a democracy is the extent to which civil rights in law are enforced in practice for the most vulnerable groups in society. As members of Congress demanded mass arrest and expulsion of college students exercising their free speech right to dissent against U.S. foreign policy in Gaza and the West Bank, the racial fault lines in American democracy were yet again laid bare.Similarly, university presidents are buckling to external political pressure to violate academic freedom of Muslim and Arab faculty targeted by external anti-Muslim and pro-Israeli groups and politicians. In this episode, Distinguished Law Professor Sahar Aziz examines how Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism intersect to produce systematic assaults on the civil rights of racialized communities.These concerted efforts to quash the nonviolent Palestine Solidarity Movement set dangerous rights-infringing precedents that are now being weaponized against immigrant rights advocates and supporters of diversity, equity and inclusion.  The same conservative groups and politicians who complain about the erosion of free speech in America are now spearheading the policing of viewpoints and speech expressed by progressive students and faculty on college campuses.Listen to Professor Aziz as she explains the origins and harmful consequences of the Palestine Taboo on all American's free speech and political freedoms, which is the basis of her forthcoming book on the topic.#Israel #Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #PalestineTaboo #FreeSpeech #AcademicFreedomSuggested ReadingsSahar Aziz, The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom (2022)Mitchell Plitnick and Sahar Aziz, Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine Israel Discourse (2023)Sahar Aziz, Racing Religion in the Palestine Israel Discourse, AJIL Unbound , Volume 118 , 2024 , pp. 118 – 123.Support the showSupport the Center for Security, Race and Rights by following us and making a donation: Donate: https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/csrr-support/20046.html Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbUfYcWGZapBNYvCObiCpp3qtxgH_jFy Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rucsrr Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Threads: https://threads.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/rucsrr Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/rucsrr Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://csrr.rutgers.edu/newsroom/sign-up-for-newsletter/

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, as part of our Young Designers Series, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview USITT PAT MacKay Diversity in Design Scholarship Winners Darius Knight Evans and Elena Hewett.   In this episode, Elena, Darius, Ellen, Steve, Dennis, and David discuss: How young designers find the right education; Different paths in discovering lighting design careers; Connecting with the right people in the industry; This years' interesting LDI presentations, panels and products; Exciting innovations; New ideas for post-graduate education; Suggestions for future LDI conferences; The next steps; How young designers are using and dealing with AI and AGI; Coping with stress; and Words of wisdom for other young designers.  Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

You can enjoy exclusive and intense erotic audio by grabbing your copy of the Sensual Awakenings App on the Apple Store,or downloading the very unofficial and unapproved Android version from WyldeInBed.com In a world painted in shades of gray, Ashley finds herself trapped in a life dictated by expectations and monotony. Having ticked every box of "normalcy," she now stands on the precipice of a vibrant transformation, yearning to break free from the invisible chains that bind her. It's time to shed her old skin and embrace the wild, colorful life she's always dreamed of.As the walls of her prison begin to crumble, Ashley embarks on a journey of self-discovery, where she encounters unexpected passions and the intoxicating thrill of new love. But the path to liberation isn't straightforward. With her heart yearning for a connection deeper than friendship, she must navigate the complexities of desire and intimacy with those she thought she knew best. Will Ashley find the courage to embrace the unknown and surrender to the beauty of temptation? Or will she retreat back to her monochrome existence, forever wondering what could have been?

Visit our website for more show informationwww.podpage.com/the-3-13-men-money-and-marriageCash App: $a114johnsonKeywordsdopamine, looking rich, status symbols, financial choices, external validation, personal finance, spending habits, social status, financial literacy, consumer behaviorSummary In this episode of the 313 Men Money and Marriage podcast, host Andrew Johnson and guest Greg discuss the psychological and financial implications of the desire to appear wealthy. They explore the addictive nature of seeking validation through status symbols, the fear of looking poor, and the societal taboos surrounding discussions of personal finance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the utility of purchases versus their status value, the dangers of envy-driven spending, and the need for financial literacy. They also provide practical advice for managing financial habits and finding satisfaction in savings rather than material possessions.TakeawaysThe dopamine of looking rich can lead to financial ruin.Many retirees rely on home equity for basic expenses.People fear the perception of poverty more than actual poverty.Chasing external validation often stems from deep-seated insecurities.Utility value of possessions should be prioritized over status.Discussing personal finances remains a societal taboo.Envy can drive unnecessary and harmful spending habits.Debt equates to selling your future labor and freedom.Daily awareness of finances can help manage spending habits.Renting luxury items can satisfy desires without financial strain.The Illusion of Wealth: Understanding Status SymbolsDopamine Hits: The Cost of Looking Rich"Talking about money is still taboo.""Envy drives unnecessary spending.""Rent the car instead of buying it."Chapters00:00 The Dopamine of Looking Rich02:44 The Cost of Status Symbols05:33 Fear of Looking Poor08:13 Chasing External Validation11:11 Utility vs. Status in Purchases13:59 The Taboo of Discussing Finances16:55 The Cycle of Envy and Spending19:59 Selling Future Labor for Validation22:56 Finding Joy in Savings25:39 Advice for Managing the Dopamine Hit

For this episode, Dr. Joe Tafur and Natasha Pentin spoke with Tania de Jong AM, an award-winning social entrepreneur, acclaimed soprano, inspirational speaker and storyteller, creative alchemist, philanthropist and spiritual journey woman. Many of our listeners wanted to learn more about the power of music for healing and the neuroscience of singing together, so in this episode we explore all of that – as well as the rescheduling of psychedelic medicines in Australia, building an ecosystem for accessible and affordable treatment, how therapists become authorized prescribers, and what other countries can learn from this pioneering approach.Tania was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, and has also been named in the 100 Women of Influence, 100 Most Influential Entrepreneurs in Australia, and 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics globally. She has developed six businesses and four charities including: Creative Universe, Creativity Australia and the With One Voice program, Creative Innovation Global, Mind Medicine Australia, Umbrella Foundation and Driftwood The Musical, Pot-Pourri and The Song Room. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support the nonprofit Modern Spirit and our podcast, you can make a donation HERE. There, you can also access links to Dr. Tafur's newsletter and Patreon. More information about Tania:  Her website & Instagram  Her TED talk - How Singing Together Changes The Brain Learn more about Mind Medicine Australia, Pot-Pourri group and Creativity Australia's With One Voice programs (alleviating loneliness, depression and social isolation).  A Keynote video  Listen to her music here (you can hear Circle of Life 30 mins in and Don't Go Back to Sleep at 33 mins - both from The Breezes at Dawn album). Her Spotify playlist for psychedelics  NEW SINGLE: Walking Each Other Home – Inspired by Ram Dass and Our Shared Human Journey. Access full music video or download for free. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to Tania de Jong AM(03:25) Tania's Journey into Psychedelics(06:52) Life-Changing Experiences with Psilocybin(08:19) Founding a Charity for Psychedelic Treatments(09:34) Australia Becomes First Country in the World to Reschedule Psilocybin and MDMA(12:10) Communicating Through Skepticism & Taboo(17:59) Training Therapists for Psychedelic Therapy(22:32) How Psychedelic Treatments Currently Work in Australia(25:27) Costs, Funding, Insurance & Access to Treatments (29:21) The Power of Music in Healing(33:44) Ethics and Overmedication in the Modern World(37:29) Healing Together Through Voice, Community & Reciprocity(41:07) The Neuroscience of Singing Together(43:49) Music and Visionary Experiences(47:23) Integrating Music into Healing Practices (51:07) Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts

CONFESSION, DIVORCE, AND THE STRONG V. STRONG TRIAL Colleague Barbara Weisberg. Weisbergrecounts Mary's confession of her affair and pregnancy to Peter. Although divorce was taboo in their social circle, Petereventually sues to claim full custody of their daughters, asserting his patriarchal rights. The resulting "Strong v. Strong" trial becomes a sensational public spectacle covered daily by newspapers. NUMBER 7

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