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If you're not listening to our sister podcast, Laughing in the Dark, an Are You Afraid of the Dark rewatch podcast here's your chance to check it out with Season 3, Episode 4: The Tale of the Dollmaker. This week it's Aileen's turn to tell the 9:30 Society all about the fifth episode of the third season of Are You Afraid of the Dark: The Tale of the Dollmaker. This episode hits us with some AYAOTD classic tropes. You get a kid abandoned by their parents for a time, a complete lack of anything that you could call a dollmaker, and people being real weird about trauma. In this episode we find Melissa spending some time at her aunt and uncle's place. She's eager to hang out with their neighbor, a girl her own age but is shocked to learn that this friend of her vanished mysteriously and no trace of her was ever found. What's worse, her parents were so broken up about it that they packed up and moved away and no one will talk about the lingering horror of this disappearance. They just keep pushing it down. But because it's Are You Afraid of the Dark, Melissa keeps breaking into the empty neighbor house and discovers some really weird stuff going down in that attic. Don't forget to listen to Bryan and Dave on Bring Me The Axe! and 99 Cent Rental, Aileen on Uy Que Horror! and Mikie on The Rewatcher!

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Episode DescriptionNumber 31 on the countdown. First zoo animal on Prozac. JD is joined by Duxoop from Toledo — broadcasting from the actual birthplace of Gus the polar bear — plus Andrew from Winnipeg and Dave from Montreal to dig into one of the most quietly beloved songs in the Hip catalogue.The panel gets into the Adam Kasper production that makes In Between Evolution sound the way it does, Rob Baker's untouchable outro solo, the Hip Museum's wonderfully unhinged George W. Bush theory, and the wordplay hiding in plain sight — because it was never what's troubling Gus. It's what's troubling us.Fair warning: this one gets emotional. Duxoop tells us what the lyrics did to him last year from a nursing home wheelchair, and Dave tells us about his friend Al — nickname Gus — and the cover band he's fronting at Al's memorial this Friday. Then the whole thing derails beautifully into a full inventory of every animal in the Hip discography.Explicit language. Recorded live on YouTube.On the PanelJD — hostDuxoop from Toledo — self-described part polar bear; born-in-Toledo credentials, same as GusAndrew from Winnipeg — arrived with facts and a News Radio shirt; host of Soup Full of RadioDave from Montreal — saw the Hip in Central Park; frontman of brand-new Hip cover band Colonel MustardTale of the TapePulled from The Hip Handbook, which amalgamates HipBase and setlist.fm data. Album In Between Evolution (2004) Producer Adam Kasper, recorded in Seattle Single Third single from the record Countdown position No. 31 on the Top 40 Times played live 327 First played October 27, 2003 Last played August 18, 2016 — the Ottawa show As an opener Once As an encore Five times Poll Results Love it 52% Like it 36% Tolerate it 10% Skip it 1% Never heard of it 1% Possibly the most varied — and most indecisive — poll spread of the series so far. Duxoop's verdict: "That's crazy to me. These numbers should be way more lopsided toward the top."Live Version FeaturedOttawa, 2004 — the Grey Cup halftime show. Andrew remembers watching it live and everyone around him asking why the band was opening the biggest gig of the year with a brand-new song. (They went into Courage right after.)What We Talked AboutThe Album That Everyone Slept OnIn Between Evolution debuted at No. 1 in Canada on roughly 22,500 first-week copies — then got knocked off the top by Avril Lavigne's new album.Certified platinum in Canada that September. Dave notes it was one of the last Hip records to move real units.Where does this song sit in the career arc? The panel lands on "the end of the middle" rather than the dawn of the final third.Andrew's take: Gus is the first song on the record that sounds like the Hip you already knew — you lean back in the chair. Heaven Is a Better Place Today, Summer's Killing Us and Vaccination Scar are louder neighbours, so Gus hides in the first five.Adam Kasper and the Seattle SoundAndrew looked up Kasper's credits and it clicked: Soundgarden's Down on the Upside, Queens of the Stone Age's Songs for the Deaf, Pearl Jam's self-titled (the avocado one), Foo Fighters' One by One.Same studio was hosting the Big Fish and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind soundtracks around the time this record was being made.The panel agrees Gus has a "weirdly familiar, warm Hip sound" — it could have sat on Day for Night with different production, or on Music at Work. Maybe it was on the shelf a while.Rob Baker's OutroUniversal agreement: whichever live version you pull up, Baker is on fire. "A real showcase for him."Dave's sharpest observation of the night — Gord never rants over this solo the way he does over others. It always gets its space, and that may be the only ad-lib that separates the live song from the record.Gus HimselfBorn 1985 at the Toledo Zoo, died August 27, 2013. A 700-pound icon of the Central Park Zoo, seen by over 20 million visitors.Began swimming obsessively — up to 12 hours a day — in the 1990s. Reporters called him neurotic, depressed and flaky, and he became a symbol of the stress of living in New York.The first zoo animal in history to be treated with Prozac. Also got a jacuzzi and, at one point, two girlfriends. Duxoop: "Why is he the one on Prozac and not me?"Gord wrote the song in 2004, nine years before Gus died — so this wasn't an obituary. He'd seen the bear and then done the second-sourcing, as Gord always did.There's a children's book called What's Worrying Gus? The True Story of a Big City Bear. On Amazon, the cover has Gus on a therapist's couch.The Toledo ConnectionThe Hip played the Toledo Zoo twice in the '90s — where Gus was born.When they played Toledo in 2004, Gus was the show opener. The stats say it only ever opened once, so that was absolutely on purpose.The Bush TheoryThe Hip Museum reads Gus as partly about George W. Bush and the invasion of Iraq. Andrew read the paragraph aloud; it describes the two as "lovable, loutish, and incredibly accomplished guys… not bad for a pair of dudes with limited mental capacity."JD's verdict: lots of love for the Hip Museum, but that one's a reach.Gus / UsDave's thesis: he doesn't hear a bear at all. "It's not what's troubling Gus. It's what's troubling us." He's been on that line for twenty years.JD points out the Gordism that makes it work — dropping the G, so "troublin' us" and "troubling Gus" are phonetically the same thing.Duxoop extends it: we've all watched a zoo animal pace or swim figure eights, and that should be troubling us.On the lyrics generally: Gord's word-smithery rewards straining to hear it, and the panel confesses to mumbling through parts for two decades. Compared to Nautical Disaster — all story, no chorus, no pattern — Gus is manageable, but only just.Duxoop's StoryLast year, when the countdown hit No. 31, Duxoop was three months into a nursing home stay with medical issues. Twenty-odd years earlier he'd started going to karaoke — big, scary-looking, socially awkward, mistaken for the bouncer. Now he was in his 60s, in a wheelchair, and the line landed like a ton of bricks: old and grey, and no one's afraid anymore.He sang it at the nursing home. "I don't think I've ever sung a Hip song with more feeling than I do with Gus." Grace, Too he can't fake — he feels like a schmuck trying to match Gord's intensity. Gus he doesn't fake.And after a week of thinking about it for this episode, he made a bold statement: Gus is now his favourite Tragically Hip song, over Grace, Too.Dave's Story — Al, Gus, and Colonel MustardDave's friend Al Morton died suddenly last November. They bonded over the Hip and golf at Dave's club. Al's nickname was Gus.In their fantasy football pick'em league, Al's picks stayed on the board for the rest of the NFL season. "A real lump in my throat."Al's memorial is this Friday at the Dunany Country Club in Wentworth, Quebec — halfway between Ottawa and Montreal. Ashes scattered around the course in the morning; speeches and a gathering at night, billed as his "after par-ty."The family asked for seven or eight Hip songs. Dave and friends have twenty ready, after two nights jamming at his buddy Chris's place. He made them learn Gus — he couldn't imagine doing a show for Al without it.The band is named Colonel Mustard, after Al's imported 1970s Mercedes. Wentworth, Quebec's Tragically Hip cover band. Dave waited 45 years to do this.His approach: very much not trying to be Gord. "I'm just trying to sing it with my truth."Hardest songs to sing so far — Fireworks (the National Fitness Program cadence) and Fully Completely (Gord's offbeat entrance in the middle section). Bassist John Roy has been cueing him in.Also on the setlist: Grace Too, Wheat Kings, The Good Life, Three Pistols.One BucketDave loves the way Gord says "whippoorwill" — audible in the Grey Cup version JD played. He'll be attempting it Friday."Used to be enough to make every bird stop singing." There's a lot of beauty in this song.Dave also went to bat for Sharks as an all-time Hip song — lyrically perfect, everyone gets to shine — while fully admitting he's a party of one on that.The Countdown NeighboursNo. 30 The Darkest One · No. 31 Gus · No. 32 Emperor Penguin — with Pigeon Camera at No. 28. As JD put it: their arctic phase.The Animal Album (An Idea That Got Away From Everyone)Duxoop floated it — Weird Al did a food album and a TV album, so why not a Tragically Hip animal album? The panel then attempted a full inventory:Emperor Penguin · Pigeon Camera · Dire Wolf · Problem Bears · Thompson Girl (polar bear reference) · The Bear on Music at WorkTiger the Lion · The Luxury (zoo lion) · Little Bones (a teeny tiny little cat) · Sled Dogs After DinnerWheat Kings (loon at the beginning) · Bumblebee · Leave ("in this contest, a concave nest") · Sharks · Piano Spider · I'm a Werewolf, Baby · the killer whale tank one on the box setVerdict: someone needs to make this playlist.Quotable Moments"It's not what's troubling Gus. It's what's troubling us. And that's just the best." — Dave from Montreal"Gord Downie sells the fuck out of this song. He sells the flakiness of the bear. He sells the confusion of the person watching it being like, why aren't you like a real bear?" — Dave from Montreal"It's funny — we're happy to hear a song about a sad animal." — Andrew from Winnipeg"Gus is like you're leaning back in your chair and relaxing a bit." — Andrew from Winnipeg"Grace, Too I feel like I'm faking it. Gus, man, I don't fake that one." — Duxoop from Toledo"It's up to us now to keep these songs alive." — Dave from Montreal"I live for that rare occasion where somebody goes, who was that song by? I got to look up that artist — and I get to make a new Hip fan." — Duxoop from ToledoMentioned in This EpisodeThe Hip Handbook — free Top 40 breakdown with episode links: thehiphandbook.tthpods.comHipBase and setlist.fm — live-stat sources behind the Tale of the TapeThe Hip Museum — source of the Gus / George W. Bush readingWhat's Worrying Gus? The True Story of a Big City Bear — the children's bookHipeponymous — where the Summer's Killing Us video ended upAdam Kasper's discography — Down on the Upside, Songs for the Deaf, Pearl Jam, One by OnePlugs & HousekeepingDuxoop from ToledoA friend of Duxoop's was hit hard by the death of Glen Hansard, who was killed in a motorcycle crash outside Dublin on July 29, 2026, at 56. There's a local Toledo tribute on Friday collecting donations for the Dublin Simon Community, the homelessness charity Hansard cared deeply about. Duxoop, who was himself homeless for a couple of years recently: "I would definitely promote that."Andrew from WinnipegSoup Full of Radio — weekly on UMFM in Winnipeg. Every episode is the next letter of the alphabet. Next week: songs starting with "the." The week after: all covers, all Tom Jones covering other people.Head Full of Radio — the podcast, where Andrew plays Radiohead to a guy who's never heard it. Google "Soup Full of Radio" and you'll find both.Dave from MontrealGoogle him for his Hip-related writing; Instagram @DaveKaufman1Dave used his plug to point people at JD's buy-me-a-coffee instead — noting how many unpaid hours go into this and how much the shows are worth to him. JD's reiteration: this stuff is free forever, don't worry if you can't swing it.The Gathering — KingstonRegistration deadline is Friday for all activities. (If you're hearing this on the podcast feed, you've likely missed it.)Three days in Kingston for the 10th anniversary of the Hip's final show: a brunch, an album listening party, a first-day mixer, and hotel blocks. Come for one day or all three.On the 22nd, the national celebration screens in Springer Market Square — side by side with other fans, the way everyone watched it ten years ago.Live stream of the final episode of Your Hipstories: Reflections from the Final Tour. Location to be announced in the coming weeks.Panel call-out: three spots on that final panel go to people who submit a video under one minute explaining why they should be on it, by sharing their favourite memory of August 20th.120 people signed up so far. Kingston is finally embracing and showcasing this band — the banners are up, and JD hopes they're permanent.Next WeekPigeon Camera. Brand new panel, brand new song, a biggie. Live on YouTube, Wednesday at 8 o'clock.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Travelers Institute hosted Marisa DiNatale, Senior Director and Head of Global Forecasting at Moody's Analytics, for a deep dive on the economy. She shared her macroeconomic outlook and her perspective on what businesses and individuals should be watching for in the months ahead.This program is presented as part of the Travelers Institute's Forces at Work initiative, an educational platform that helps today's leaders navigate the shifting dynamics of the modern workplace and prioritize employees and their well-being.Watch the original Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar: https://institute.travelers.com/webinar-series/symposia-series/liability-environment.-----Visit the Travelers Institute® website: http://travelersinstitute.org/.Join the Travelers Institute® email list: https://travl.rs/488XJZM.Subscribe to the Travelers Institute® podcast newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7328774828839100417.Connect with Travelers Institute® President Joan Woodward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-kois-woodward/.

The two sides of Woodrow Wilson. Happy Summer! Happy Birthday to meeee this coming week! :D

Preached by Jared KressMain Idea: One particular plot of ground on Mount Moriah is the site of three significant acts of sacrifice and substitution. Challenge: How does the Lord meet us in a moment of anguish and provide a merciful act of provision? How do we see the sovereign hand of God at work as He orchestrates so much on a single plot of ground? Three Connected Altars at One Location:1. The Threshing Floor 2. Mount Moriah  3. Golgotha  -------Join us in person Sundays at 10:30am at 6325 Poplar Ave, Memphis TN or online at https://www.kirbywoods.org/live. Follow us online! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirbywoodsmemphis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbywoodsmemphis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kirbywoodsmemphisPodcast: https://kirbywoodspodcast.buzzsprout.com

You're listening to Bardtenders! In this episode of The Tale & The Telling... Our adventurers make their way back to the Rumrummer after a harrowing encounter beneath the waves. Nattie loses her balance, Rune takes flights, and Izzy sends out flares. ------------Don't miss out on any of the action!  Head to www.bardtender.com to stay up to date with all of the Bardtender content, find resources for mental and physical wellbeing, get access to education materials, and check out what all of our bards are up to! You can also check out our Linktree at https://linktr.ee/Bardtenders to find ways to listen to the show, join our Discord!Support the show

Emma Lavinia Bon"Il vuoto e la differenza"Decostruzione e vacuità della MetafisicaOrthotes Editricewww.orthotes.comIl pensiero di Jacques Derrida muove da un'intuizione fondamentale: che le strutture concettuali della metafisica sono determinate in maggior misura da ciò che occultano o rifiutano piuttosto che da quanto pretendono di affermare. Se, quindi, è vero che la metafisica occidentale è stata dominata da un persistente horror vacui, è allora necessario ammettere che in essa il vuoto è presentissimo – come se la sua inconsistenza ne rendesse impossibile la definitiva cancellazione. L'horror vacui rappresenta il rifiuto, da parte della metafisica, di scoprire la vacuità delle proprie strutture che la decostruzione porta, invece, a manifestazione. La decostruzione mostra, in altri termini, la persistenza del vuoto nella divaricazione differenziante sempre in atto all'origine di ogni cosa. Il vuoto è immanente alle cose in quanto insistenza, in esse, della loro originaria infondatezza. Tale complicità tra vuoto e differenza è articolata, all'interno di questo libro, in un itinerario che muove dal vuoto democriteo alla kenosis mistica, giungendo infine alla śūnyatā, la vertiginosa vacuità che, nella tradizione buddhista, è il centro vuoto, centripeto e centrifugo, di ogni esperienza mondana.Emma Lavinia Bon svolge attività di ricerca presso Unipegaso e collabora con la cattedra di Estetica presso l'Università di Padova. I suoi studi includono l'estetica, con attenzione al concetto di scrittura, al simbolismo e all'architettura; la filosofia francese contemporanea; la filosofia interculturale, con particolare interesse verso le filosofie di area indiana. Ha pubblicato numerosi saggi in riviste italiane e internazionali, oltre alla monografia Il mito occidentale. Panikkar e il nostro tempo (Milano 2023), Aporie, di Jacques Derrida (Orthotes, 2026).Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

I want to share with you a tale of three storms. Because as we compare these very similar storms in the Bible, we get a glimpse of the Gospel actually. Jonah says his life is required to calm the storm. For the storm to be calmed in Jesus’ story? His Word was all that’s required. And in Paul’s storm? It requires faith. “Believe me, God said I and the entire boat will be saved. Just the boat will be lost.” Life was required. Christ’s Word was required. Faith is required. This is the Gospel.

"Bill Nye and Boomerang Or the Tale of a Meek-Eyed Mule and Some Other Literary Gems" is a delightful collection from humorist Bill Nye, who draws inspiration from his experiences in Laramie, Wyoming, where he served as the first editor of the Laramie Boomerang, named after his beloved mule. This work features whimsical tales and "ethereal flights of fancy" that reflect Nye's unique perspective on life and its eccentricities. The book promises to evoke a sense of joy and nostalgia, resonating with themes of childlike wonder and the simple pleasures of storytelling. With its humor and charm, it invites listeners to embrace laughter and the lightheartedness that can be found in everyday experiences.

Dom talks with James Hunter from Rangitoto Station in Central Hawke's Bay about the fascinating history of his forebears and how they acquired the farm in 1854. They also discuss receiving a Farm Century Award, what brought James home to family farm, what he's achieved during his time on the property and how close they've come to selling it over the years. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

I want to share with you a tale of three storms. Because as we compare these very similar storms in the Bible, we get a glimpse of the Gospel actually. Jonah says his life is required to calm the storm. For the storm to be calmed in Jesus’ story? His Word was all that’s required. And in Paul’s storm? It requires faith. “Believe me, God said I and the entire boat will be saved. Just the boat will be lost.” Life was required. Christ’s Word was required. Faith is required. This is the Gospel.

DEEP DIVE - On this episode we revisit one of the most revered and wildly enigmatic minds in human history; a pioneering engineer, prolific inventor, bonafide genius and all-round kooky eccentric, whose astonishing ideas, theories and inventions were often so far ahead of their time, they couldn't be realised for another century. Nikola Tesla helped build the modern electronic world, and pretty awesomely became known as the legendary 'Master of Lightning' and yet still, somehow managed to succumb to the typical fate of such an extraordinary personality; to die penniless and alone... despite spending years living in a luxury New York hotel suite and carrying on what can only be described as, a serious long-term relationship with a pigeon. Tale as old as time itself! From Tesla's infamous feud with the nefarious Thomas Edison and the AC/DC War of the Currents to harnessing the mysterious and awesome power of the earth itself to generate global free wireless electricity with his Wardenclyffe Tower; top secret and highly advanced government work at Colorado Springs, getting into a billionaires tiff with J.P. Morgan; missing government files including an Earthquake Machine, a Death Ray and even a device that bends the fabric of space and creates time travelling wormholes, as we explored in our episode on The Philadelphia Experiment. We separate the documented history from the astounding legend and ask whether Nikola Tesla was simply a misunderstood genius... or something greater still; a man whose talent, vision and imagination reached so far into the future that the rest of the world has spent the last hundred years trying to catch up. You can get this episode (and all the others) AD FREE and in VIDEO with EXTRA CONTENT for FREE when you join the TCG PATREON (so many capital letters) and you can find the episode here: https://www.patreon.com/thoseconspiracyguys/posts/s09e03-nikola-165321984 or by ⁠clicking here⁠ and you can sign up for a FREE Patreon account, follow TCG and get this and loads more. If you want to support the show and get even more content and exclusives, please consider becoming a subscriber! Thanks to everyone who is already a Patreon supporter; I literally wouldn't be here without y'all!

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rishikesh Rescue: A Rainy Tale of Courage and Brotherhood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-08-02-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रिशिकेश में बारिश के मौसम का एक दिन था।En: It was a rainy day in Rishikesh.Hi: आसमान में काले बादल छाए हुए थे और गंगा नदी की लहरें तेज़ी से बह रही थीं।En: Dark clouds filled the sky, and the waves of the Ganga River were flowing rapidly.Hi: इस बार, ऋषिकेश के योग रिट्रीट सेंटर में रक्षाबंधन की तैयारियाँ चल रही थीं।En: This time, preparations for Raksha Bandhan were underway at the Rishikesh Yoga Retreat Center.Hi: यहाँ के योग गुरू आरव, हमेशा की तरह, अपनी जिम्मेदारियों में व्यस्त थे।En: The yoga guru Aarav, as always, was busy with his responsibilities.Hi: लेकिन उनके चेहरे पर चिंता की लकीरें साफ दिख रही थीं।En: However, lines of concern were clearly visible on his face.Hi: आरव की दोस्त रितिका अचानक गायब हो गई थी।En: Aarav's friend Ritika had suddenly gone missing.Hi: वह रिट्रीट सेंटर आयी थी कुछ दिन आराम और ध्यान के लिए। लेकिन अब उसका कहीं पता नहीं था।En: She had come to the retreat center for a few days of rest and meditation, but now she was nowhere to be found.Hi: कारन, जो रितिका का भाई था और यहाँ रक्षाबंधन पर उसे राखी बाँधने आया था, भी चिंतित था।En: Karan, who was Ritika's brother and had come to tie a rakhi on her wrist for Raksha Bandhan, was also worried.Hi: रितिका के गायब होने की खबर ने पूरे रिट्रीट सेंटर में खलबली मचा दी थी।En: The news of Ritika's disappearance had caused an uproar at the retreat center.Hi: आरव ने निर्णय किया कि वह रितिका की तलाश करने के लिए जंगल में जाएगा।En: Aarav decided that he would go into the forest to search for Ritika.Hi: उसने सभी से कहा, "बारिश के कारण पुलिस को आने में वक्त लगेगा।En: He told everyone, "Due to the rain, it will take time for the police to arrive.Hi: हमें खुद ही कुछ करना पड़ेगा।"En: We must do something ourselves."Hi: आरव के साथ, कुछ और लोगों ने भी जंगल में खोज के लिए जाने का फैसला किया।En: Along with Aarav, a few others also decided to go into the forest to search.Hi: सबने बरसाती कपड़े पहने और मशालें लीं।En: They all wore rain gear and carried torches.Hi: बारिश की बूंदें उनके चेहरे पर पड़ रही थीं, पर सब के चेहरों पर दृढ़ संकल्प था।En: Raindrops were falling on their faces, but their faces showed determination.Hi: जंगल के रास्ते पर चलते हुए, आरव ने ध्यान केंद्रित रखा।En: While walking on the forest path, Aarav kept his focus.Hi: पेड़ों की शाखाएँ और दुर्गमताएँ रास्ता कठिन बना रही थीं।En: The branches of the trees and the rough terrain made the path difficult.Hi: अचानक एक जगह पर ध्यान देते हुए आरव ने कुछ अजीब देखा।En: Suddenly, while paying attention to a spot, Aarav saw something strange.Hi: वहाँ एक गुफा का संकेत था।En: There was an indication of a cave.Hi: गुफा अच्छी तरह से दिखाई नहीं दे रही थी, क्योंकि आसपास कीचड़ और भू-स्खलन हुआ था।En: The cave was not easily visible because mudslides and landslides had occurred nearby.Hi: आरव ने कहा, "यहाँ देखो! शायद रितिका इसी ओर गई हो।"En: Aarav said, "Look here! Maybe Ritika went this way."Hi: सबने मिलकर गुफा के आसपास सफाई की और अंदर देखा।En: They all cleaned around the cave and looked inside.Hi: भीतर जाने पर आरव ने रितिका को पाया।En: Upon entering, Aarav found Ritika.Hi: वह सुरक्षित थी, लेकिन डरी हुई और उलझन में थी।En: She was safe but scared and confused.Hi: उसने बारिश से बचने के लिए गुफा में शरण ली थी, लेकिन अचानक हुए भू-स्खलन के कारण बाहर नहीं आ पाई।En: She had taken shelter in the cave to avoid the rain but couldn't come out due to the sudden landslide.Hi: आरव ने रितिका को गुफा से बाहर निकाला और उसे आश्वासन दिया।En: Aarav got Ritika out of the cave and reassured her.Hi: उनकी सूझबूझ और नेतृत्व से रितिका को ढूँढने में सफलता मिली थी।En: Thanks to their intelligence and leadership, they successfully found Ritika.Hi: रितिका को खोजकर सभी ने राहत की सांस ली।En: Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after finding her.Hi: कारन ने बहन को राखी बाँधी और सभी ने मिलकर त्योहार मनाया।En: Karan tied a rakhi on his sister's wrist, and they all celebrated the festival together.Hi: इस घटना ने आरव को सिखाया कि कभी-कभी जीवन अप्रत्याशित होता है।En: This incident taught Aarav that sometimes life is unpredictable.Hi: अपनी चिंता को पार करते हुए, उसने इस दायित्व को सफलता से निभाया।En: Overcoming his worries, he successfully fulfilled this responsibility.Hi: बारिश का मौसम और गंगा की लहरों ने उनकी इस कहानी को यादगार बना दिया।En: The rainy weather and the waves of the Ganga made their story memorable.Hi: ऋषिकेश की उस शाम ने आरव को अपनी नेतृत्व शक्ति और जीवन के नए नजरिए से रूबरू कराया।En: That evening in Rishikesh introduced Aarav to his leadership abilities and a new perspective on life. Vocabulary Words:rainy: बारिश के मौसमclouds: बादलresponsibilities: जिम्मेदारियोंconcern: चिंताmissing: गायबuproar: खलबलीdue to: कारणforest: जंगलsearch: तलाशdetermination: दृढ़ संकल्पbranches: शाखाएँterrain: दुर्गमताएँmudslides: कीचड़landslides: भू-स्खलनshelter: शरणreassured: आश्वासनintelligence: सूझबूझleadership: नेतृत्वrelief: राहतbrother: भाईcelebrated: मनायाunpredictable: अप्रत्याशितovercoming: पार करते हुएfulfilled: निभायाwaves: लहरेंmemorable: यादगारperspective: नजरियाguru: गुरूmeditation: ध्यानretreat: रिट्रीट

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Reuniting Hearts: A Summer Tale in the Mountain Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-08-02-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の山村は静かで、美しい。En: The summer in the mountain village was quiet and beautiful.Ja: 村人たちは、盆祭りの準備でにぎやかだった。En: The villagers were bustling with preparations for the Bon Festival.Ja: 提灯や飾りが通りを彩り、祭りの鐘が微かに聞こえていた。En: Lanterns and decorations adorned the streets, and the faint sound of festival bells could be heard.Ja: その村で、ハルキとアイコは再会した。En: It was in this village that Haruki and Aiko reunited.Ja: ハルキは静かで真面目な男だった。En: Haruki was a quiet and serious man.Ja: 彼はまだアイコに恋をしていた。En: He was still in love with Aiko.Ja: それは子供の頃からのことだった。En: His feelings had been unchanged since childhood.Ja: 一方、アイコは元気で冒険好きな女性だった。En: On the other hand, Aiko was an energetic and adventurous woman.Ja: アイコは村を出て夢を追ったが、心のどこかに後悔があった。En: She had left the village to chase her dreams, but somewhere in her heart, there was regret.Ja: 久しぶりに会う二人は富士山に登る計画を立てた。En: After meeting again after so long, the two made plans to climb Mount Fuji.Ja: しかし、山の天気は予想外に変わりやすい。En: However, mountain weather is unexpectedly changeable.Ja: 突然の嵐が、彼らの計画を乱した。En: A sudden storm disrupted their plans.Ja: 風が吹き、雨が降り出した。En: The wind blew, and rain began to fall.Ja: 二人は山の避難小屋に逃げ込んだ。En: They sought shelter in a mountain hut.Ja: ハルキは小屋で静かに座っていた。En: Haruki sat quietly in the hut.Ja: 心の中で彼は、アイコへの気持ちを伝えたかった。En: In his heart, he wanted to convey his feelings to Aiko.Ja: しかし、どう言えばいいのか分からなかった。En: However, he didn't know how to express them.Ja: 嵐が彼の心を反映していた。En: The storm reflected the turmoil in his heart.Ja: 「アイコ、少し聞いてもらえる？」とハルキはついに重い口を開いた。En: "Aiko, could I talk to you for a bit?" Haruki finally broke his heavy silence.Ja: アイコは彼の方を向いた。「何？」と優しく笑った。En: Aiko turned to him and smiled gently. "What is it?" she asked.Ja: 「ずっと、君を好きだった。まだ、その気持ちは変わらない。」En: "I've always liked you. That feeling hasn't changed."Ja: アイコは目を見開いた。彼の告白に驚きと喜びが混ざった表情で静かに聞いていた。En: Aiko widened her eyes. She listened silently, her expression a mix of surprise and joy at his confession.Ja: 「私も…」アイコは言葉を選んでいた。「実は、村を出たことを後悔している。君との思い出がずっと心に残っていた。」En: "I also..." Aiko chose her words carefully. "The truth is, I regret leaving the village. Memories with you have always remained in my heart."Ja: 二人は静かに心を通わせた。その時、嵐は少しずつおさまった。En: They quietly connected with each other's hearts. At that moment, the storm gradually subsided.Ja: 彼らの心もまた、晴れてきた。En: Their hearts too began to clear.Ja: アイコは町に帰ることを一瞬考えた。しかし、心のどこかで彼女はこの再会を大事にしたかった。En: Aiko briefly considered returning to the city. However, somewhere in her heart, she wanted to cherish this reunion.Ja: 「盆祭りまで村にいるわ。」アイコは微笑みながら言った。「もう少し、君と一緒に。」En: "I'll stay in the village until the Bon Festival," Aiko said, smiling. "A little longer, with you."Ja: それはハルキにとって最高の答えだった。En: It was the best answer for Haruki.Ja: 彼はやっと自分の気持ちを伝えられて、心が軽くなった。En: Having finally conveyed his feelings, his heart felt lighter.Ja: アイコも過去を振り返り、今を大切にすることを決めた。En: Aiko too decided to cherish the past and value the present.Ja: 山村の夏は、これからも続いていく。En: The summer in the mountain village would continue.Ja: 提灯の明かりが夜空に浮かび、二人の心もまた、新しい光を見つけようとしていた。En: Lantern lights floated in the night sky, and their hearts, too, were trying to find a new light.Ja: 盆祭りの鐘が、遠くから静かに響き続けた。En: The bells of the Bon Festival continued to sound quietly in the distance. Vocabulary Words:quiet: 静かでdecorations: 飾りadorned: 彩りfaint: 微かにreunited: 再会serious: 真面目なadventurous: 冒険好きなregret: 後悔unexpectedly: 予想外にchangeable: 変わりやすいdisrupted: 乱したshelter: 避難小屋convey: 伝えexpress: 言えばturmoil: 反映confession: 告白surprise: 驚きjoy: 喜びgradually: 少しずつsubside: おさまったconsidered: 考えたcherish: 大事にしたいreunion: 再会smiled: 微笑みながらheart: 心lighter: 軽くなったvalue: 大切にするfloat: 浮かびquietly: 静かにdistant: 遠くから

The iconic Wayne Messmer joins Steve Dale in the WGN Skyline Studios to regale our audience with an amazing rendition of The Star Spangled Banner and reveal some of the stories profiled in his newly-released book, The Voice of Victory, including how his career got started, current ambitions, and a harrowing must-listen story of survival […]

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Carolyn Margaret Andriano was one of the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, who testified in the 2021 trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. According to accounts, she was recruited into Epstein's Palm Beach mansion around 2001 when she was about 14 years old, and later waived her anonymity in speaking publicly about her experiences. She described how abuse and trauma during her teenage years led to struggles with addiction.She died on May 23, 2023, in a hotel room in West Palm Beach, Florida, at age 36. The medical examiner ruled her death an accidental overdose, citing a combination of fentanyl, methadone, and alprazolam.  Her mother has raised questions about the official findings, disputing that Carolyn was continuing to struggle with substance abuse at the time, and has called for greater transparencyto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

From Power Rangers to bestselling novels, Neo Edmund shares how he overcame Hollywood development hell, built a writing career through indie publishing, and proves that compelling story always outweighs perfect prose. Essential listening for aspiring writers and storytellers. In this episide we discuss his first novel, "A Tale of Red Riding: Rise of the Alpha Huntress" which inspired the podcast topic. Learn more at www.neoedmund.com

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Join Trevor and Tom as Tom shares his ‘forced adventures,' hotel and restaurant experiences as he tries to avoid the dreaded expiration of hotel certificates, all while exploring Chicago and New York City. Discover how to turn last-minute travel plans into memorable adventures. Key Points From This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Travel Stories and Hotel Certs 02:03 Using Hotel Certificates Before They Expire 03:59 Trip to Chicago: Saint Regis and Lowe's Hotel 08:54 Exploring Chicago Neighborhoods and Hotel Views 15:04 Crossing Chicago's Lower and Upper Wacker 20:01 Travel Mishaps: Shoe Print and Suitcase Repair 25:16 NYC Hotel Stay at The Standard Highline 35:01 Dining Experiences in New York: French Restaurants and Bagels 45:03 Nightlife and Sports Events in NYC 55:00 Reflections on Travel and Hotel Loyalty Reference: The Standard Highline, New York - https://www.standardhotels.com/new-york Gallagher's Steakhouse, NYC - https://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com Apollo Bagels, NYC - https://www.apollobagels.com Lowe's Hotel, Chicago - https://www.theloweshotel.com Saint Regis Chicago - https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chist-the-st-regis-chicago/ Delmonico's, NYC - https://www.delmonicos.com —---------------- Key Topics for Episode Discussion Post: Hotel certificate strategies and expiration management Chicago hotel experience at Saint Regis and Lowe's Hotel New York City hotel stay at The Standard Highline Travel planning and last-minute booking tips Experiences with hotel amenities and service quality Keywords travel stories, hotel certificates, Chicago, New York, travel tips, hotel reviews, travel hacks

10th Anniversary Special: Interview with Linda Garber The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 348 with Heather Rose Jones An interview with Professor Linda Garber about her research into lesbian historical fiction. Books and Media Mentioned Garber, Linda. 2022. Novel Approaches to Lesbian History. Palgrave. ISBN 978-3030854164 Cruikshank, M. (ed) 1982. Lesbian Studies: Present and Future. The Feminist Press at CUNY. ISBN 978-0935312072 Garber, Linda. 2001. Identity Poetics: Race, Class and the Lesbian-Feminist Roots of Queer Theory. Columbia University Press. Schwartz, Selby Wynn. After Sappho. (novel) Keen, Suzanne. 2003 Romances of the Archive in Contemporary British Fiction. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 978-0802086846 (credit for the phrase “romance of the archives” which I've been misattributing) Martinac, Paula. Out of Time. (novel) Davies, Stevie. Impassioned Clay. (novel) Friend, Catherine. The Spanish Pearl. (novel) Dickinson (tv series) Gentleman Jack (tv series) Arnold, June Davis. The Cook and the Carpenter. (novel) Faderman, Lillian. 1981. Surpassing the Love of Men: Romantic Friendship and Love Between Women from the Renaissance to the Present. William Morrow and Company, Inc. ISBN 0-688-00396-6 Hall, Radclyffe. The Well of Loneliness. (novel) Portrait of a Lady on Fire (movie) The Favourite (movie) Ammonite (movie) Saturday Night Live “Lesbian Period Drama” (sketch on YouTube) Desert of the Heart (movie) based on Jane Rule's Desert Hearts A Knight's Tale (movie) Giffney, Noreen, Michelle M. Sauer & Diane Watt (eds). 2011. The Lesbian Premodern. Palgrave. ISBN 978-0-230-61676-9 The Belle of Amherst (movie) Gomez, Jewelle. The Gilda Stories. (novel) Giddings, Megan. The Women Could Fly (novel) Korn, Gabrielle. Yours for the Taking (novel) Pérez, Emma. Forgetting the Alamo, or, Blood Memory (novel McCollum, Hilary. As a Lover (novel) McCollum, Hilary. Golddigger (novel) Gagehabib, LaVerne. The Blacksmith and the Doctor (novel) Winterson, Jeanette. The Passion (novel) A transcript of this podcast is available here. (Interview transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Heather Rose Jones Mastodon: @heatherrosejones@Wandering.Shop Bluesky: @heatherrosejones Facebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page) Links to Linda Garber Online Website: academic website

Fluent Fiction - French: Rainy Encounters: A Tale of Chance, Coffee, and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-08-01-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les nuages s'amoncellent au-dessus du Café de la Gare, un petit refuge chaleureux au coin de la rue.En: The clouds gather above the Café de la Gare, a small, cozy refuge on the corner of the street.Fr: La pluie frappe doucement les fenêtres, créant une mélodie apaisante pour les âmes qui y trouvent abri.En: The rain gently taps against the windows, creating a soothing melody for the souls seeking shelter there.Fr: À l'intérieur, l'arôme envoûtant du café moulu embaume l'air, mêlé aux rires légers des clients en cette journée d'été pluvieuse.En: Inside, the enchanting aroma of ground coffee perfumes the air, mingled with the light-hearted laughter of customers on this rainy summer day.Fr: Élise, une jeune femme aux cheveux châtains, s'assoit à une table près de la fenêtre.En: Élise, a young woman with chestnut hair, sits at a table near the window.Fr: Elle observe les gouttelettes d'eau descendre le long du verre, cherchant à y voir un écho de ses propres incertitudes.En: She watches the droplets trickle down the glass, seeking to see an echo of her own uncertainties in them.Fr: Sa famille est réunie dans une maison pleine de rires, mais Élise est venue ici pour échapper à la cacophonie.En: Her family is gathered in a house full of laughter, but Élise has come here to escape the cacophony.Fr: Elle regarde sa tasse, hésitant sur la suite de son chemin.En: She looks at her cup, hesitating about the next step on her path.Fr: Thibaut entre, son appareil photo pend lentement autour de son cou.En: Thibaut enters, his camera hanging gently around his neck.Fr: Ce freelance, toujours en quête d'images nouvelles, est intrigué par le petit café rempli de vie.En: This freelancer, always in search of new images, is intrigued by the little café bustling with life.Fr: Il cherche une table et rencontre le regard perdu d'Élise.En: He looks for a table and meets Élise's lost gaze.Fr: Quelque chose dans la posture d'Élise l'incite à s'approcher.En: Something in Élise's posture prompts him to approach.Fr: "Est-ce que je peux m'asseoir ici?"En: "Can I sit here?"Fr: demande-t-il avec un sourire timide.En: he asks with a shy smile.Fr: "Bien sûr," répond Élise, surprise par l'interruption.En: "Of course," replies Élise, surprised by the interruption.Fr: La conversation s'engage doucement.En: The conversation starts gently.Fr: Élise parle peu, mais Thibaut parvient à lui arracher quelques sourires en racontant ses aventures de voyage.En: Élise speaks little, but Thibaut manages to elicit a few smiles from her by recounting his travel adventures.Fr: Il parle de paysages lointains, des gens qu'il rencontre, et des photos qu'il prend.En: He talks about distant landscapes, the people he meets, and the photos he takes.Fr: "Pourquoi es-tu ici et pas avec ta famille?"En: "Why are you here and not with your family?"Fr: demande soudainement Thibaut.En: Thibaut suddenly asks.Fr: "Je voulais réfléchir.En: "I wanted to think.Fr: Échapper un peu," avoue Élise.En: Escape a bit," Élise admits.Fr: "Et toi?En: "And you?Fr: Pourquoi cet arrêt à Strasbourg?"En: Why this stop in Strasbourg?"Fr: "Pour trouver de l'inspiration, je suppose.En: "To find inspiration, I suppose.Fr: Mais je réalise que je cherche une maison," avoue-t-il en regardant ailleurs, pensif.En: But I realize that I'm looking for a home," he confesses, looking elsewhere, thoughtful.Fr: Il y a une pause.En: There is a pause.Fr: Élise sent que c'est un moment important.En: Élise senses that this is an important moment.Fr: Elle choisit de ne pas le laisser passer sans rien dire.En: She chooses not to let it pass without saying anything.Fr: "Tu sais, avoir quelqu'un à qui parler peut aussi inspirer," ose-t-elle avec douceur.En: "You know, having someone to talk to can also be inspiring," she dares to say gently.Fr: Thibaut se tourne vers elle avec un nouveau regard, comme s'il la voyait vraiment pour la première fois.En: Thibaut turns to her with a newfound look, as if truly seeing her for the first time.Fr: Ils partagent leurs doutes et leurs rêves, unissant leurs quêtes individuelles.En: They share their doubts and dreams, uniting their individual quests.Fr: Leurs mots remplissent le café de sincérité, leurs cœurs battant au même rythme que la pluie.En: Their words fill the café with sincerity, their hearts beating in time with the rain.Fr: En fin de compte, le temps passe vite.En: In the end, time passes quickly.Fr: Élise se sent étrangement plus légère, plus confiante.En: Élise feels strangely lighter, more confident.Fr: Thibaut, lui, ressent une chaleur familière qu'il a longtemps cherchée.En: Thibaut, for his part, feels a familiar warmth he has long sought.Fr: "Je suis content de t'avoir rencontrée," dit-il en souriant, tendant son téléphone vers elle.En: "I'm glad I met you," he says, smiling, offering his phone to her.Fr: "On devrait se revoir."En: "We should meet again."Fr: Élise hoche la tête, de la lumière dans les yeux.En: Élise nods, light in her eyes.Fr: "Avec plaisir."En: "With pleasure."Fr: Ils échangent leurs numéros avant de quitter le café, chacun tenant une promesse silencieuse dans son cœur.En: They exchange numbers before leaving the café, each holding a silent promise in their heart.Fr: Ce jour-là, sous la pluie d'été, une amitié naît, subtilement tissée par le hasard et l'ouverture du moment.En: That day, under the summer rain, a friendship is born, subtly woven by chance and the openness of the moment.Fr: Une amitié qui pourrait bien changer leur vie.En: A friendship that might well change their lives.Fr: Et ainsi, le Café de la Gare devient non seulement un lieu de rencontre, mais le début d'un voyage commun vers l'authenticité et la compréhension partagée.En: And so, the Café de la Gare becomes not only a meeting place but the beginning of a shared journey towards authenticity and shared understanding. Vocabulary Words:the clouds: les nuagesto gather: s'amoncelerthe refuge: le refugeto tap: frapperthe soul: l'âmeto seek: chercherto perfume: embaumerenchanted: envoûtantground coffee: le café mouluchestnut: châtainto trickle: descendrethe uncertainty: l'incertitudeto escape: échapperthe cacophony: la cacophonieto hesitate: hésiterthe freelancer: le freelanceto elicit: arracherdistant: lointainthe landscape: le paysageto inspire: inspirerthe quest: la quêteto unite: unirto confess: avouerthoughtful: pensifto dare: oserauthenticity: l'authenticitéshared: partagéfamiliar: familierto weave: tisserthe encounter: la rencontre

Matthew Davis is the author of “When Things Get Dark: A Mongolian Winter's Tale.”    He has been an Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fellow at New America, a Fellow at the Black Mountain Institute at UNLV, and a Fulbright Fellow to Syria and Jordan. He holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of Iowa and an MA in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.  His recent book is “A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore.” From the grandeur of Mount Rushmore, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, to the spiritual serenity of the Leshan Giant Buddha in China, Petra in Jordan, Ellora Caves in India. These carvings connect us to our past and inspire us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of our shared heritage, as well as ensure their stories and significance endure for future generations.

This week we review a recent book entitled Reimagining a Child's Heart: The Lone Pines of Congenital Cardiology which was recently published by Springer and which was authored by Dr. Thomas J. Kulik and Dr. Macdonald Dick. Drs. Kulik and Dick recount the innumerable steps in discovery that led to what the authors view as one of the pinnacles of achievement in our field, namely the palliation of children with HLHS and single ventricle disease. Dr. Kulik tragically passed suddenly in 2021 but his friend and colleague Dr. Dick completed the book that Dr. Kulik had spent over a decade toiling over. This week we sit down with Dr. Dick and also, briefly, Dr. Roberta Williams and Dr. Kulik's wife Ms. Linda Kulik to discuss the book, Dr. Kulik's legacy, mentorship and more. Dr. Dick also shares with us what he believes are the keys to a successful retirement. This is a rare opportunity to listen to some of the truest pioneers of our field, 'Lone Pines" themselves share their insights and warm stories. For those interested, this is one of many sites to obtain the book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/3031886070?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackAlso mentioned in this episode are 2 prior episodes including our conversation with Dr. Michael Freed and our conversation with Ms. Patricia Meisol and links are below:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pediheart-podcast-203-a-conversation-with-dr-michael-freed/id1341472214?i=1000556610155https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pediheart-podcast-320-the-extraordinary-life/id1341472214?i=1000677938143

"The Old Monster Keeps His Watch..." In this Episode of Cujo, Kim C. Gets Back to Basics!Introduction: Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me This Novel was a Literary Masterpiece!?Characters: The Trentons, The Cambers, Cujo, Steve Kemp, Chief Bannerman & Frank DoddStrengths: A Tale of Two Families, A Tale of Castle Rock, Donna is a Final Girl and The Body Horror that Won't Quit! Final Thoughts: The 1983 Film, My New Recommendation Agenda and Why Simultaneous 3rd Act Deaths!? More from Kim C: Instagram/Threads: UnderratedSKPodcastPatreon.com/dansewithkimcKim C. will return soon!

Send us Fan MailChild trauma, family conflict, tragedy, mental health concerns, supernatural happenings. If this sounds like the kind of movie that you want to subject yourself to, then stay very focused and alert for visual and audible clues, and maybe you can piece together A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)!

Oh Sweetie, did you have a nightmare?Don't worry, your family is here for you. Now, just tell me everything that happened... everything you thought, everything you felt...Hmmm, yes I see. I see...Sweetheart, it seems that you're trapped in a time loop. Yes, I'm quite shocked as well but if you've been reliving the same day over and over, what other explanation is there? If you want to escape, you'll have to find out what's keeping you here. In fact, I've got an idea... Yes, I think this is exactly what will help you. It's time for you to grow out of this little homosexual phase of yours and think about contributing to the birth rate, darling.This month, Sara and Runa read through Black Lily's Tale (2023), a yuri visual novel about putting gay teens through literal nightmare scenarios in order to "correct" their homosexual tendencies. It's at times horrifying and often salient in its political commentary, and though romance isn't its core focus Black Lily's Tale grounds itself in the real social forces of homophobia and compulsory heterosexuality that weigh on Japanese youth. Set in a near future timeline after a new pandemic devastated the younger generations of Japan, we quickly see the shadow of nationalist anxieties fall over our cast. In particular, the persistent fears of declining birth rates are already at critical mass in Black Lily's Tale and almost immediately, we find examples of all the new social programs aggressively promoting Marriage and Procreation.We spend most of our time following Hana, a high school senior who is just weeks away from graduation, and her closest friends Itsuki and Aoi. While they've successfully completed their college entrance exams, Itsuki wants to make sure they all make the most out of their high school life. So, in between mandatory classes on the benefits of heterosexual marriage, the girls write out flash cards filled with things they want to do before they graduate – usually silly things like visiting pop-up shops or watching cheap shark horror movies. All of that changes when Itsuki falls into the street and gets killed by a speeding truck... and then Hana wakes up to find herself back in the previous day. Stuck in a seemingly endless loop, Hana struggles to figure out what could possibly save Itsuki from death and allow her to escape this endless nightmare. All the while, Hana's father and the nurse at her school are acting very strangely, and all of these dreams seem to suggest that Itsuki would be happier if she were dating a boy...As always, if you enjoy our show please consider writing us a review on your podcast platform of choice! You can always support us directly on Patreon at patreon.com/sayitinred where you will get access to all of our bonus episodes past and present, including our most recent bonus episode in which Sara and Runa talk about their experience at Anime Conventions!  

Host Tom Alvarez sits down with acclaimed playwright, actor, novelist, and cabaret performer Charles Busch for a candid conversation about the people, experiences, and creative passions that shaped his remarkable career. Busch reflects on his early years in New York and Chicago, the profound influence of his beloved Aunt Lil, finding his artistic voice through theater pioneer Charles Ludlam, and building a groundbreaking career with works like Vampire Lesbians of Sodom and The Tale of the Allergist's Wife. Along the way, he shares behind-the-scenes stories about Bette Midler, Broadway, cabaret, and television, offers thoughtful insights into the evolution of drag and queer theater, and discusses the challenges, triumphs, and resilience that have sustained more than 50 years of storytelling. Warm, witty, and deeply personal, this episode is an inspiring look at a singular artist whose greatest ambition has always been to tell unforgettable stories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Part 2 of our three-part CMB series, we take a closer look at how the Cash Money Brothers rose to power in Brooklyn's Lafayette Gardens during the early 1990s.This episode explores how the organization got its name, the transition of power following the Hamilton brothers, and how Damian "World" Hardy established one of the most feared reputations in New York City. We also discuss several key members of the organization, the crew's growing influence throughout the neighborhood, and the violence that helped cement their notoriety.This is the story of how CMB became a name that demanded respect long before the federal indictments and courtroom battles.Coming Next: In Part 3, we'll dive into the investigation, federal indictments, courtroom testimony, cooperators, and the legacy Damian "World" Hardy left behind.

A phony spiritualist who fakes contact with the dead to swindle grieving clients gets more than she bargained for when the voices calling back from Summerland might not be fake after all.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Death And Desire” (May 08, 1978) ***WD00:45:30.201 = Sleep No More, “Woman in Grey” and “Suspicious Gift” (March 20, 1957)01:14:18.462 = BBC Radio 4 Spine Chillers, “Fresh Blood Series: A Fare To Remember” (March 2006)01:27:08.082 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Murder Will Out” (February 27, 1945) ***WD01:39:45.502 = Suspense, “Cat And Mouse” (March 30, 1944)02:09:03.700 = The Creaking Door, “Isle of Lost Souls” (November 23, 1964) ***WD02:37:51.669 = The Saint, “Case of Unhappy Homicide” (March 03, 1948) ***WD03:01:54.083 = 2000 Plus, “When Worlds Met” (May 03, 1950) ***WD03:30:56.223 = The Unexpected, “Heard But Not Seen” (1947-1948)03:43:03.263 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Witch Doctor” (1936) ***WD03:57:59.514 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD04:27:44.521 = The Weird Circle, “Black Parchment” (1945)04:55:17.899 = Tales of the Frightened, “The Vampire Sleeps” (1963)05:00:07.048 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0729

A killer holes up in a snowbound hotel room with a dead woman in the closet — and finds he can't stop talking to her.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Room 418” (May 09, 1978) ***WD00:46:24.291 = SONG: “You Can't Kill Me Twice” by Static Wax, inspired by ‘Room 418' (July 30, 2026) *** https://weirddarkness.com/music00:51:41.227 = The Whistler, “To Rent Danger” (April 16, 1945)01:20:51.876 = Strange Wills, “They Met in Monte Carlo” (September 14, 1946)01:50:12.816 = Witch's Tale, “Violin” (May 03, 1934)02:15:44.521 = X Minus One, “A Saucer of Loneliness” (January 09, 1957)02:44:29.640 = Zero Hour, “Driving Sally Insane” (May 22, 1974) ***WD03:01:45.934 = ABC Mystery Time, “Noe One Will Ever Know” (1956) ***WD03:25:46.822 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD03:52:54.256 = Arch Oboloer's Plays, “Bathysphere” (November 18, 1939)04:22:18.566 = Barry Craig, “Dead On Arrival” (November 14, 1951)04:50:29.917 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl Of His Dreams” (1960s)04:54:03.798 = Incredible But True, “Premonition” (1950-1951)04:57:39.831 = Strange Adventure, “John Friday Keeps Out” (1945) ***WD05:00:56.402 = SONG: “Can't Kill Me Twice” by Maggie Cross, inspired by ‘Room 418' (July 30, 2026) *** https://weirddarkness.com05:05:51.662 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0730

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit JoeyRosenfeld.com

In an age of celebrated feminism and an abhorrence of what some call the "patriarchy," the biblical concept of submission is often characterized as "domestic slavery" in some circles. But is it? Do the Scriptures mandate that Christian woman become "Stepford Wives" or that they are destined to live in some type of "Handmaid's Tale-like" subjugation? Just what does God call them to? What does the Bible say? And is it still binding on women in today's world? How counter-cultural is it? How offensive? Or could it actually be something godly and liberating? Dr. Jeff explores the subject in this week's program from Colossians 3.

A day after a massive market drop, two A.I. giants told very different stories. Microsoft (MSFT) delivered a blowout quarter, revenue up 18% to $90B and Azure topping $100B for the first time, enhancing its argument that its A.I. spending is already paying off. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms (META) posted record revenue, but missed earnings and said it expects to spend on the higher range of its prior capex guidance, expecting $130B-$145B this year. On the chip front, Lam Research (LRCX) is moving higher despite mixed earnings as raised its 3Q guidance. Jenny Horne has Thursday's top moving stocks.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

D and Z debate how the Sixers will fare now that they signed LeBron James, how the Phillies can improve before the MLB trade deadline, whether Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi are done at UNC, and more! 

Ep. 415 Crawl, Part 2: “The Tale of Ket Getting Gatored and Tatored”Kim finishes traumatizing Ket for our Summer Horror Series by putting her in the water with some big ole' boy gators this time. Listen, it doesn't go much better for Ket in part 2 either. Most importantly we'll learn if Ket will live or die in Crawl.Dir. Alexandre AjaWriters Michael Rasmussen, Shawn RasmussenSupport the girls on PATREON for some sweet BONE CON (bonus content) at: www.patreon.com/kimandketstayalivemaybeCheck out Ket & Producer Arik's new show MAJOR SLAYAGE: KET & ARIK REWATCH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@majorslayagepod andfollow on instagram: instagram.com/majorslayagepod KKSAM Facebook Discussion Group!!"Sammies Stay Alive... Maybe"www.facebook.com/groups/kksampodcastGet acquainted with all things KIM & KET at www.kimandketstayalive.com Chat with the girls at kksampodcast@gmail.comPeep the girls on Instagram: @kksampodcastRock with the girls on Tik Tok: @kksampodcastBook the face of the girls on Facebook: @kksampodcastWear the shirts of the girls from the MERCH Store: kimandketstayalivemaybe.threadless.comOk we'll see ourselves out.Thanks for listening!xo and #StayAlive,K&KKIM AND KET'S SURVIVE THE CELLAR: link.chtbl.com/kkstcProud members of the Dread Podcast Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can a bestselling science fiction novel teach dental hygienists about leadership, advocacy, and challenging the status quo? In this special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome back Ashley Kear (featured in Episode 521, From Dental Chair to Design Dreams: Ashley Kear on Building an Etsy Shop) for an out-of-the-box conversation about why Red Rising by Pierce Brown has become such a meaningful story for leadership and professional growth.   Together, they explore the themes from the series that resonate with dental hygienists, the different leadership styles found throughout the books, and the parallels between Darrow's journey and the evolution of the dental hygiene profession. From questioning old systems to inspiring change, this conversation is all about thinking bigger, leading with purpose, and embracing what's possible.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Why Red Rising resonates with dental hygienists   Leadership lessons from the series   How challenging the status quo relates to advancing dental hygiene   How stories can inspire stronger leaders, educators, and advocates   Ashley's perspective on what hygienists can learn from the series   If you enjoyed this conversation, share it with a fellow hygienist, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss an episode.   Resources: Read Red Rising by Pierce Brown: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/221552/red-rising-by-pierce-brown/   Contact Ashley: Amoorerdh@gmail.com   Contact the Hosts Jessica Atkinson: jatkinson@endeavorb2b.com Dave Torres: dtorres@endeavorb2b.com  

The ancient story of Ahiqar follows a legendary wise man and royal adviser at the court of the Assyrian king Sennacherib. After adopting his nephew Nadan and teaching him a long collection of proverbs, Ahiqar is betrayed, falsely accused of treason, condemned to death, and forced to hide beneath his own house. His eventual return leads to a strange contest of riddles with the Pharaoh of Egypt and a final confrontation with the student who rejected his wisdom.Preserved in an ancient Aramaic papyrus from Elephantine and in later Syriac, Arabic, Armenian, Greek, Slavonic, and Ethiopic versions, the Tale of Ahiqar may be the oldest Mesopotamian story to survive beyond the disappearance of cuneiform culture. This episode explores the story's Assyrian background, its relationship to ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, its memorable proverbs and insults, and the way traditional stories were used to form memory, judgment, and moral character.Topics include Ahiqar, Nadan, Sennacherib, ancient Assyria, Nineveh, Elephantine, Aramaic literature, Syriac literature, Mesopotamian wisdom, ancient proverbs, the Tale of Ahiqar, the Thousand and One Nights, ancient Egypt, Pharaoh, Assyrian court culture, and ancient Near Eastern storytelling.Music from the show: oldeststories.net/music (or search "Oldest Stories Music")Support the show:Books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhSDonate: oldeststories.netPatreon / YouTube members get bonus episodes: patreon.com/JamesBleckleyNo-AI readings of ancient texts: youtube.com/@osnightreading

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Starting a Career as an Educator to the "Margarita-To-Go Man". Join Ellen, Dennis, and Steve, as they discuss: How can you be assured that the CRI rating in LED's will produce an accurate color; Designing the "Perfect Light"; TM-30 vs. CRI; How to market yourself as a programmer; The skills that separate the great from the good programmers; "The Stagehand Flashlight"; How to start a career as an educator; and A Sophomore's Tale of Woe. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. @lighttalkpodcast

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Reuniting with the Past: A Tale of Forgiveness at a Retreat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-07-29-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen strålede ned gennem de høje træer.En: The sun beamed down through the tall trees.Da: Deres blade dansede blidt i den varme sommerbrise.En: Their leaves danced gently in the warm summer breeze.Da: Dybt inde i skoven lå et åndeligt retreat.En: Deep in the forest lay a spiritual retreat.Da: Træhytter lå gemt mellem det frodige grønne, som en hemmelig oase væk fra hverdagens stress.En: Wooden cabins were hidden among the lush greenery, like a secret oasis away from the stresses of everyday life.Da: Astrid gik langs den smalle sti, der snoede sig mellem træerne.En: Astrid walked along the narrow path that wound between the trees.Da: Hun søgte fred, en indre ro, som hun længe havde manglet.En: She sought peace, an inner calm she had long been missing.Da: Da hun ankom, havde hun følt en tung vægt på sine skuldre.En: When she arrived, she had felt a heavy weight on her shoulders.Da: Hun håbede, at opholdet ville give hende den forløsning, hun så desperat ønskede.En: She hoped the stay would provide her with the release she so desperately wanted.Da: Mens hun gik, hørte hun pludselig nogen kalde hendes navn.En: As she walked, she suddenly heard someone call her name.Da: "Astrid!"En: "Astrid!"Da: en velkendt stemme.En: a familiar voice.Da: Hun stoppede op og vendte sig.En: She stopped and turned around.Da: Der stod Nikolaj.En: There stood Nikolaj.Da: En gammel ven, hun ikke havde set i årevis.En: An old friend she hadn't seen in years.Da: Overraskelsen i hendes øjne var tydelig.En: The surprise in her eyes was clear.Da: Hun havde slet ikke regnet med at møde nogen, hun kendte her, mindst af alt Nikolaj.En: She hadn't expected to meet anyone she knew here, least of all Nikolaj.Da: De havde tidligere haft et nært forhold, men noget var gået i stykker.En: They had previously had a close relationship, but something had broken.Da: Noget, de aldrig havde talt om siden.En: Something they had never talked about since.Da: "Jeg vidste ikke, du også kom her," sagde Nikolaj med et skævt smil.En: "I didn't know you were coming here too," said Nikolaj with a crooked smile.Da: Han så ud til at være den samme, men der var noget i hans øjne.En: He seemed the same, but there was something in his eyes.Da: En skygge af noget uudtalt.En: A shadow of something unspoken.Da: De besluttede at gå en tur sammen.En: They decided to take a walk together.Da: Stierne førte dem til en lille lysning ved en rislende bæk.En: The paths led them to a small clearing by a babbling stream.Da: De satte sig på en stor sten, der var lun af solen.En: They sat on a large stone, warm from the sun.Da: Astrid kiggede stille på vandets bevægelse.En: Astrid quietly watched the movement of the water.Da: "Hvorfor er du her, Nikolaj?"En: "Why are you here, Nikolaj?"Da: spurgte hun til sidst.En: she finally asked.Da: Hendes stemme var rolig, men i hendes mave knugede noget.En: Her voice was calm, but something clenched in her stomach.Da: "Jeg har tænkt over tingene, Astrid," svarede han.En: "I've been thinking about things, Astrid," he replied.Da: "Der er noget, vi aldrig fik talt om.En: "There's something we never talked about.Da: Og jeg har brug for, at vi gør det nu."En: And I need us to do it now."Da: Han tøvede et øjeblik, pressede læberne sammen.En: He hesitated for a moment, pressed his lips together.Da: "Jeg fortryder, hvordan jeg lod vores venskab glide.En: "I regret how I let our friendship slip.Da: Jeg ved, jeg fejlede, og jeg er så ked af det."En: I know I failed, and I'm so sorry."Da: Astrid så på ham.En: Astrid looked at him.Da: En del af hende ønskede at lukke for det.En: A part of her wanted to close it off.Da: Ikke åbne de gamle sår.En: Not to open the old wounds.Da: Men der var også en trang til at finde fred.En: But there was also a longing to find peace.Da: At endelig give slip.En: To finally let go.Da: De talte længe.En: They talked for a long time.Da: Nikolaj åbnede sit hjerte.En: Nikolaj opened his heart.Da: Han talte ærligt om sin skyldfølelse.En: He spoke honestly about his feelings of guilt.Da: Hans ønske om tilgivelse.En: His desire for forgiveness.Da: Astrid lyttede.En: Astrid listened.Da: Tårer løb ned ad hendes kinder.En: Tears ran down her cheeks.Da: Det var hårdt, men dybt indeni vidste Astrid, at hun havde ventet på dette øjeblik.En: It was hard, but deep inside, Astrid knew she had been waiting for this moment.Da: "Jeg tilgiver dig," sagde hun til sidst, stemmen næsten en hvisken.En: "I forgive you," she finally said, her voice almost a whisper.Da: Og med de ord følte hun en lethed, hun ikke havde kendt længe.En: And with those words, she felt a lightness she hadn't known for a long time.Da: De sad der i stilheden.En: They sat there in silence.Da: Kun lyden af bækken brød freden omkring dem.En: Only the sound of the stream broke the peace around them.Da: Astrid følte sig lettere.En: Astrid felt lighter.Da: Befriet fra fortidens byrder.En: Freed from the burdens of the past.Da: Nikolaj smilede gennem sine egne tårer.En: Nikolaj smiled through his own tears.Da: Han forstod vigtigheden af ærlighed og kommunikation.En: He understood the importance of honesty and communication.Da: Retreatet havde givet dem begge mere end forventet.En: The retreat had given them both more than expected.Da: Det var en ny begyndelse.En: It was a new beginning.Da: Begge mere i fred med sig selv og hinanden end nogensinde før.En: Both more at peace with themselves and each other than ever before. 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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Matt and Sam are joined by their great friend Dorothy Fortenberry to discuss the debacle of Graham Platner: the Maine Democratic Senate nominee who was forced to drop out amid allegations of rape. We compare notes about our evolving estimations of Platner, his appeal, and his scandals; uncover the gendered fantasies involved in his rise and fall; and game out what lessons can be learned from this experience — for the left and for the Democratic Party. Dorothy is an essayist, playwright, and TV writer/producer, including four seasons on “The Handmaid's Tale.” In previous appearances, she's discussed #Resistance moms, art and climate change, and Trump's women-hating cabinet. A new show she worked on, “Nocturne,” is coming out on Apple TV in October. This episode was edited and produced by Colin Wambsgans (Jesse is on vacation). Further reading: Jessica Piper & Adam Wren, "Woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her," Politico, July 6, 2026. Katie Gluck & Lisa Lerer, "Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall 'Unsettling' Behavior," NYTimes, June 4, 2026. Lisa Lerer, Katie Gluck, & Michael Kruse, "‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster': Inside the Implosion of the Platner Campaign," NYTimes, Jul 8, 2026. Will Steakin & Chris Sommerfeldt, "‘Professional malpractice': The Platner fallout engulfs the operatives who made him," Politico, July 7, 2026. Dorothy Fortenberry, "Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore," Commonweal, Nov 5, 2020. — "One of Those Serious Women," Commonweal, Apr 29, 2019. Moira Donegan, "Why was the pundit class so quick do defend Graham Platner," The Guardian, Jul 10, 2026. Rebecca Traister, "What Women Saw in Graham Platner," New York Magazine, July 9, 2026.

We kick off with Vita Vea requesting a trade from the Bucs, Boomer pondering why people always ask about pro athletes showering, and Boomer recounting getting hog-tied naked in an elevator during a Maryland hazing incident. Jerry's final update starts with a look back at 1988 Starting Lineup figures, followed by Dave Sims calling a Jazz Chisholm bunt in the Yankees' win over the White Sox, Gio admitting he's never met anyone with rabies, and Francisco Lindor driving in six runs as the Mets beat the Braves. Plus, hear the play-by-play of groundskeepers chasing a loose squirrel in Detroit, Plaxico Burress saying playing for the Jets was like being in prison, the Moment of the Day on how the new generation doesn't eat pie, and a final wrap-up on rabies and eating squirrel as a kid.

Every night shift nurse has one story they won't tell their family at Thanksgiving, and almost all of them happen at exactly three in the morning. Okay, that's a little theatrical, maybe not exactly 3 a.m., but you get it. The night shift is notoriously spooky by ambiance alone, and when you add the frightful, and often times completely unexplainable experiences shared by those brave enough to work the night shift, it's no wonder these folks make the big bucks. Just from posting clips leading up to this episode, we received countless first hand accounts from nurses all over the globe, sharing their experiences through comments and dm's. So much so, that we might just need to make a part two, filled with exclusively listener submissions. So if you're a nurse, or know a nurse that has experienced a thing or two they can't explain while on the job, please be sure to comment your story below, or send it in to mothy@talltalesocialclub.com (make sure you don't add an S at the end of TALE. It's singular, not plural.) and you might just be featured in the next installment.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Night Shift Nurses Have Seen Some Crazy Stuff2:30 - Florence Nightingale Believed In Spirits3:22 - INTRO THEME6:41 - How Do You Do's / Banter / New Merch Drop 8:45 - STORY: Room 82712:00 - Christian Talks About The Twilight Zone13:30 - Oscar The Therapy Cat, Steere House Nursing, 200715:33 - The Big Why?17:57 - Christian Shirt Intermission 18:39 - STORY: The Boy In The Red Pajamas25:30 - Return of the Wrinkled Ball Bag26:28 - STORY: GEORGIE & THE ELEVATOR30:55 - The Terminal Lucidity Phenomenon34:01 - Shout Out Reliant K Intermission 35:15 - STORY: Man at the End of the Bed39:00 - I Do Know Movies… 41:00 - LISTENER STORY: The Radio45:20 - End of Life Dream Research & Other Studies48:00 - OUTRO 49:40 - Talk To Your Family on Halloween / L8R G8R________Become a Member at www.talltalesocialclub.com Shop Merch at www.talltalesocialclub.com/merch Follow us on Socials @talltalesocialclubFollow Mothy on X @heymothySubmit your story → mothy@talltalesocialclub.com

Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius recounts the tragic tale of the elephants in 55 BCE, who were lured from North Africawith promises of safety only to be slaughtered in Pompey's arena. The elephants' pathetic pleas moved the Romanaudience to tears, and Gaius notes that Pompey was later "cursed," meeting his end by decapitation in Egypt. Germanicus explains that while gladiatorial combat was a sacred Roman martial ethos used to relive military glory, the empire eventually shifted toward a Greek-Christian vision. This new era, centered in the East, rejected the "primitive tribal vision" of the arena in favor of piety and universal equality. Under Christianity, slavery began to die out in the Eastern Empire. The hosts conclude by preparing to meet a delegation of retired gladiators—men who survived the arena to become free citizens. (3)