Podcasts about Tango

Thanks for Listening!    More TOP Here!                 https://www.facebook.com/groups/679759029530199     https://www.patreon.com/Totaloffroadpodcast  https://www.youtube.com/@totaloffroadpodcast4296   Affiliate Companies we know You'll love!   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091584686528  https://www.offroadanonymous.com/ https://crawleroffroad.com/ https://morrflate.com/ https://completeoffroad.com/ https://www.summershinesupply.com/ https://toolboxwidget.com/ https://coldspringcustoms.com/pages/radiopod http://www.radesignsproducts.com/    Follow Your Hosts! www.instagram.com/total_offroad_podcast www.instagram.com/low_kee_xj www.instagram.com/Dmanbluesfreak www.instagram.com/mikesofunny https://www.instagram.com/mr.mengo.xj/   All Caught Up with TOP? Go give these guys a listen! https://open.spotify.com/show/5AEPwCe1rbd4miFs0wQUtp https://open.spotify.com/show/1Pvslx6FEQJdTurCXOckBL?si=b2cacbe3d7d44f22 https://www.snailtrail4x4.com/snail-trail-4x4-podcast/  

Tango feels different depending on where you are - but is it the dance that changes, or is it us?In this episode, I reflect on what it was like to dance in Japan, and the questions it stirred up:What shapes a community's embrace? How much do our cultural backgrounds shape the way we connect? And what happens when we stop seeing difference as wrong - and start seeing it as human?This isn't a lesson in technique.It's a reflection on culture, perception, and what we miss when we assume there's only one right way to dance.If you've ever walked into a milonga and felt slightly out of sync - or sensed a subtle shift in connection when dancing abroad - this conversation might feel familiar.

Summer is in full swing and our hosts have big plans. THE INTERVIEW Navy veteran David Vardeman talks about guiding nonprofits to their goals, what's led to his success, achieving financial literacy and more. A senior vice president for Capital Bank in Washington, D.C., Vardeman shares what led to his success, how he helps nonprofits and others meet their financial dreams and more. SCUTTLEBUTT An Oregon man who quit his job to set sail with his cat arrives to cheering fans in Hawaii ‘Cake Bandit' opossum hospitalized after indulging in an entire Costco cake Woman who faked being a man to get into Magic Circle finally allowed in Special Guest: David Vardeman.

Your Insert Credit panel covers open world games, the Tango & Cash NES platformer, and the many secrets of The Ooze. Plus, credits are spent to make everyone to play a game. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: 1: Ash, how was Summer Game Fest? (02:16) Summer Game Fest Astro Bot Resident Evil Requiem Outer Worlds 2 Ben Starr Magic the Gathering Final Fantasy XVI Clive Rosfield (Vial Smasher the Fierce) Doom John Carmack Killer7 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cam Clarke Die Fledermaus The Tick Liquid Snake Chairface Chippendale 2: merritt k asks, which classic film should have gotten an inexplicable platformer on the NES? (10:22) Tango & Cash (1989) Turner & Hooch (1989) Nintendo Entertainment System Last Action Hero Arachnophobia (1990) Arachnaphobia Ocean's Eleven (2001) Ocean's 11 (1960) Relooted Indiana Jones Lara Croft Nathan Drake Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) Flatliners (1990) Highlander (1986) It (1990) Highlander Super Mario Bros. the Movie (1993) 3: When should a video game have an open world? (16:23) Red Dead Redemption Kaizen Game Works Paradise Killer Promise Mascot Agency Any Austin Demonschool Pragmata Brandon's Robocop 3 post Transformers: Kiss Players Marvel's Deadpool VR 4: Happy pride! What are some extremely complicated things developers can do to make their games more queer? (24:20) The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Twine Stellar Blade David Cage 5: Littleboat asks, what is the worst goo in a videogame? (29:04) Gooigi Super Mario Bros. Wonder The Ooze Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure Death Stranding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) A Boy and His Blob Chemical Plant Zone Captain Planet and the Planeteers Gooey Slime Final Fantasy Tactics Kingdom Hearts Doctor Who missing episodes 6: How were 90's video games informed by their wider historical context? (35:15) G. I. Joe Disney's Toy Story Clockwork Knight Sonic 3D Blast The Adventures of Batman & Robin Sega Genesis Demoscene Mr. Nutz Punky Skunk Awesome Possum Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt Daxter 7: What is the “BlueSky is dying” of video games? (41:32) NBA 2K23 Magic: The Gathering Arena Fallout series Assassins Creed series Final Fantasy VI Triple Triad LIGHTNING ROUND: Famicom Feud - Repeatedly Novelized Game Series (47:45) Recommendations and Outro (01:00:29): Brandon: Support your alt weeklies, Guns and Guts (1974) Ash: Subscribe to the Patreon at a $10 level to get drag names from Ash, Steam Next Fest This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. This week's horrible buzzer was sent in by B. B. Kaizo. Thanks! To submit your own horrible buzzer, send an original recording no longer than two seconds in mp3 or wav format to show@insertcredit.com, and maybe we'll use it on the show! Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Your Insert Credit panel covers open world games, the Tango & Cash NES platformer, and the many secrets of The Ooze. Plus, credits are spent to make everyone to play a game. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Frank Cifaldi, Ash Parrish, and Brandon Sheffield. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: 1: Ash, how was Summer Game Fest? (02:16) Summer Game Fest Astro Bot Resident Evil Requiem Outer Worlds 2 Ben Starr Magic the Gathering Final Fantasy XVI Clive Rosfield (Vial Smasher the Fierce) Doom John Carmack Killer7 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cam Clarke Die Fledermaus The Tick Liquid Snake Chairface Chippendale 2: merritt k asks, which classic film should have gotten an inexplicable platformer on the NES? (10:22) Tango & Cash (1989) Turner & Hooch (1989) Nintendo Entertainment System Last Action Hero Arachnophobia (1990) Arachnaphobia Ocean's Eleven (2001) Ocean's 11 (1960) Relooted Indiana Jones Lara Croft Nathan Drake Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) Flatliners (1990) Highlander (1986) It (1990) Highlander Super Mario Bros. the Movie (1993) 3: When should a video game have an open world? (16:23) Red Dead Redemption Kaizen Game Works Paradise Killer Promise Mascot Agency Any Austin Demonschool Pragmata Brandon's Robocop 3 post Transformers: Kiss Players Marvel's Deadpool VR 4: Happy pride! What are some extremely complicated things developers can do to make their games more queer? (24:20) The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy Twine Stellar Blade David Cage 5: Littleboat asks, what is the worst goo in a videogame? (29:04) Gooigi Super Mario Bros. Wonder The Ooze Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure Death Stranding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) A Boy and His Blob Chemical Plant Zone Captain Planet and the Planeteers Gooey Slime Final Fantasy Tactics Kingdom Hearts Doctor Who missing episodes 6: How were 90's video games informed by their wider historical context? (35:15) G. I. Joe Disney's Toy Story Clockwork Knight Sonic 3D Blast The Adventures of Batman & Robin Sega Genesis Demoscene Mr. Nutz Punky Skunk Awesome Possum Kicks Dr. Machino's Butt Daxter 7: What is the “BlueSky is dying” of video games? (41:32) NBA 2K23 Magic: The Gathering Arena Fallout series Assassins Creed series Final Fantasy VI Triple Triad LIGHTNING ROUND: Famicom Feud - Repeatedly Novelized Game Series (47:45) Recommendations and Outro (01:00:29): Brandon: Support your alt weeklies, Guns and Guts (1974) Ash: Subscribe to the Patreon at a $10 level to get drag names from Ash, Steam Next Fest This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. This week's horrible buzzer was sent in by B. B. Kaizo. Thanks! To submit your own horrible buzzer, send an original recording no longer than two seconds in mp3 or wav format to show@insertcredit.com, and maybe we'll use it on the show! Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law on Wednesday that bans gender-affirming medical care for minors. For many transgender people, the ruling is yet another setback in a long line of attacks on their rights that stretches back through most of human history. And yet, transgender people have created a rich legacy throughout, especially in the Bay Area. Two new projects highlight their stories. One is a KQED series profiling important trans artists and activists from the 1890s-2000s. Another is a new book, “So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color”. We'll talk to their creators and an expert in gender law about the court's decision and what lessons we can take from trans history. Guests: Nastia Voynovskaya, editor and reporter, KQED Arts Caro De Robertis, author, "So Many Stars: an Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two Spirit People of Color"; They are also the author of the novels "The Palace of Eros," "The President and the Frog," "Cantoras," "The Gods of Tango," "Perla" and "The Invisible Mountain." Donna Personna, San Francisco resident and trans rights activist Suzanne Goldberg, professor and director of the Sexuality and Gender Law Clinic, Columbia Law School Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Leeds United strike a deal for Rodrigo Muniz? Beren chat transfers and fixtures.

"Despair is the overprotective parent going, 'oh, it's okay that you lost that game. We'll protect you by never letting you play again.'" -Mur Lafferty In this episode, we talk about Bully #4, Despair. Despair wants to hug you and join you when it's raining. It's nice to feel sorry for yourself for a moment, but you can't listen to it. Mur is candid about feeling overwhelmed and the challenges of maintaining a connection to the outside world amidst creative struggles and personal challenges. We explore some ways to combat despair, including the helpful practice of listing accomplishments and breaking down projects into manageable steps. And get a little fussy. (This post went live for supporters on June 11, 2025. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon!) Transcript Joco Cruise Escape Pod Brindlewood Bay Mari Naomi John Hodgman Evergreen Links See all books from Season 21 Like the podcast? Get the book! I Should Be Writing. Socials: Bluesky, Instagram, YouTube, Focusmate Theme by John Anealio Savor I Should Be Writing tea blends Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! — "Tango with the Tentacles, DESPAIR" is brought to you in large part by my supporters, the Fabulists, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon! Some of the links above may be affiliate, allowing you to support the show at no extra cost to you. Also consider leaving a review for ISBW, please! CREDITS Theme song by John Anealio, art by Numbers Ninja, and files hosted by Libsyn (affiliate link). Get archives of the show via Patreon. June 18, 2025 | Season 21 Ep 11 | murverse.com "Tango with the Tentacles, DESPAIR" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 In case it wasn't clear: Mur and this podcast are fully supportive of LGBTQ+ folks, believe that Black Lives Matter, and trans rights are human rights, despite which direction the political winds blow. If you do not agree, then there are plenty of other places to go on the Internet.

Montenegro vai dançar com todos os partidos, seduz o Chega mas fica claro que privilegia o PS?No Antes Pelo Contrário em podcast, Daniel Oliveira e Francisco Mendes da Silva debatem o programa do Governo. Luís Montenegro dirigiu-se especialmente ao PS, com nova liderança a caminho, garantindo disponibilidade para um diálogo “leal e genuíno”. No Parlamento, colocou o ónus da estabilidade nos dois maiores partidos da oposição, avisando que só uma coligação entre eles poderia antecipar eleições. Montenegro afirmou liderar um “governo polivalente” que quer “marcar golos”, ou seja, ser consequente e agir, mesmo quando há oposição inerte. Ao PS, reconheceu responsabilidade histórica, mas sublinhou que espera ver se os novos protagonistas estarão à altura. Já ao Chega, acenou com medidas concretas: mudanças na lei da nacionalidade, combate à criminalidade e criação de uma nova unidade de fronteiras, esperando “dar uma segunda oportunidade” ao partido de Ventura, que chumbou essas propostas no passado. O Antes Pelo Contrário foi emitido a 17 de junho na SIC Notícias.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your mindset mattered more than your meals? Dr. Amit Sood explores the science of loneliness, the biology of connection, and how your self-worth directly affects your health.   Dr. Sood breaks down how meaningful relationships—and even the way you speak to yourself—can reduce inflammation, improve heart health, boost longevity, and lower your risk of depression. Research shows that how you feel about yourself, and your role in your community, can impact your gene expression.   In this episode you'll learn: - How cultivating social connection and self-compassion can radically transform your physical well-being - How social connection alters gene expression - The one question that predicts longevity, according to science - How to find self-acceptance in just three steps - How to never feel lonely again   Dr. Sood is the author of the groundbreaking new book, It Takes You to Tango.   — — SHOW LINKS — — It Takes You to Tango Book https://amzn.to/3SQjSXh — — — Dr. Amit Sood https://www.amitsood.com — — EVENTS — — NHA Conference Where: Cleveland, OH When: June 26-29, 2025 Tix & Speakers: https://bit.ly/NHAtix2025 20% off virtual tickets with code: PCRM20 $100 off in-person tickets with code: PCRM100 — — — International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Where: Washington, DC When: August 14-16, 2025 Tix & Speakers: https://www.pcrm.org/icnm — — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — — Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip — — THIS IS US — — The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChuckCarrollWLC X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers — — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!

Tango can bring up all kinds of doubts—the kind you don't always say out loud.In this episode, I reflect on three mindset shifts that helped me move through quiet insecurity: the pressure to look a certain way, the myth that leaders always know more, and the moment musicality stopped being abstract and started feeling real in my body.This isn't a how-to. It's a reflection on what it means to feel behind, and how we begin to come back to ourselves.If you've ever questioned your place in tango - or wondered if you're doing it “right” - this one's for you.

Navigating Visual Sequela Progression due to TBI THE INTERVIEW Mike Corrado discovered the power of music while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Music offers the power to heal, honor the fallen and inspire. He has seen firsthand how teaching songwriting to amputees helps them heal and move forward. Corrado talks about his lifelong love of music, its power to heal, his singer/songwriter retreats for veterans and more. SCUTTLEBUTT The moment 250 years ago today, June 17, when General William Prescott uttered the famous line, “Don't one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” An update to the Veterans Legacy Memorial's online project A “not friendly” macaque that is terrorizing military bases Special Guest: Mike Corrado.

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Pesos Pesados! En esta ocasión, nos trasladamos a Cabarete, uno de los destinos más vibrantes del Caribe, para conversar con Leo Wehe, CEO y presidente de Cabarete Tango y desarrollador inmobiliario de gran visión. Leo nos comparte su inspiradora historia, desde sus raíces en Buenos Aires y su paso por Europa, hasta su impresionante transformación del destino en un enclave boutique de deportes acuáticos, bienestar y lujo sostenible. Descubre cómo Leo ha identificado oportunidades únicas en Cabarete, impulsando proyectos innovadores como condominios exclusivos, festivales de jazz, actividades deportivas y negocios satelitales que conectan la naturaleza, cultura y el turismo. Con una visión a largo plazo de más de 20 años, Leo revela cómo su estrategia ha revitalizado el destino, promoviendo un turismo de calidad, exclusividad y sostenibilidad, además de impulsar el crecimiento económico y la inversión privada en la zona.Además, no te pierdas la invitación especial al Cabarete Jazz Festival 2025, un evento familiar, con un line-up extraordinario de artistas internacionales en un escenario privilegiado frente a la playa, que promete llenar de energía y cultura el corazón de Cabarete.Este episodio es una oportunidad para inspirarte en el emprendimiento, visión de futuro y el potencial que tiene República Dominicana para convertirse en un destino de clase mundial. ¡Dale play y déjate llevar por las historias !

This episode we are covering the end of the reign of Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou.  We cover the events in the Chronicles, including the death of Nakatomi no Kamatari, the creation of the Fujiwara family, the destruction of Goguryeo, and the continued development of the Baekje refugees. For more, check out the podcast blog at: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-128 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 128: Immigrants, Princes, and High Officials. There was a pall over the house, despite the visiting royal retinue creating something of a stir,.  While craftspeople were still hard at work repairing damage from the lightning strike only a few months earlier, that wasn't the reason for the low spirits.  Rather, the house was worried for their patriarch, the Naidaijin, Nakatomi no Kamatari.  He had fallen ill, and despite all the pleas to the kami and the Buddhas , it seemed the end might be near. And so even the sovereign himself had come.  Kamatari was not just a loyal official, but  a close friend of the sovereign, someone who had been there since the beginning.  And so we can imagine how Naka no Oe felt.  He may have been the sovereign of Yamato, but he was still a human being, visiting his friend of some 30 or so years, knowing that for all of the power that he held, there was nothing he could do against the ravages of time and disease.     The year is 668—Naka no Oe has moved the capital to Ohotsu, on the banks of Lake Biwa, and has formally assumed the throne. This episode we are going to cover the last several years of Naka no Oe's reign.  In contrast to last week's dive into Yamato science, this week is going to be a bit of a grab bag, looking at what was going on in Yamato and talking about what was recorded in the Chronicles. And for the most part, the entries for the rest of the year 668 are fairly normal, and yet there are some oddities… For instance, in the fourth month we are told that Baekje sent Mitosapu and others to offer tribute.  And any other time that would be just a normal thing.  Except that at this point in history, Baekje was about as going a concern as a parrot in a Monty Python sketch.  So if the Kingdom of Baekje was no longer a thing, who was it that was sending the tribute? Most likely it was the Baekje communities in exile living in the archipelago.  Remember how many of them had settled around Biwa and in 666, two thousand Baekje people were settled somewhere in the East.  These immigrants  were still being supported by the Yamato government, who were basically subsidizing their settlement for the first three years, during which time they would be expected to make it into a permanent settlement. Based on the way the Chronicles talk about it, these early Baekje communities sound like they were maintaining a kind of kingdom in exile.  With many immigrants from Baekje living together in proximity, they were likely keeping their own groups, with their own language and traditions, at least for now.  It would be interesting to know if there were specific Baekje settlements that have been identified through the archaeological record.   That said, we definitely see Baekje's mark on the archipelago: Physically, there are the Baekje style castles, and various temples following Baekje style layouts.  Of course there were also continental building styles, but some of that was shared across multiple cultures at this point, and one should consider how much Baekje influence might have been found in things that we later see as Japanese. Additionally, Baekje nobles were involved in the court, often given court rank based in part on their rank in Baekje, though it wasn't quite equivalent.  Still,  in time, some of the nobles would trace their lineages back to Baekje nobles and princes. Speaking of princes and Baekje, on the fifth day of the fifth month of 668 —a day that would come to be known as Ayame no hi, or Tango no Sekku, one of the major days of court ceremony—Naka no Oe went out hunting on the moor of Kamafu, known today as Gamou district, near Kanzaki, where 400 Baekje people had been settled.  He was out there with the Crown Prince, his younger brother, aka Prince Ohoama, and all the other princes and ministers.  A grand outing. A month later, however, tragedy struck.  One “Prince Ise” and his younger brother died on consecutive days.  While this was undoubtedly a blow to the court, the interesting thing for our purposes – which also highlights the challenge of interpreting the Chronicles is that we aren't exactly sure who this is referring to.  It's not the first time we've seen this title: we first see a “Prince Ise” show up around 650, during the presentation of the white pheasant that ushered in the Hakuho era, but we later see that that individual had passed away in 661.  We also see the name show up less than 20 years later in the Chronicles for another prince, so this can't be the same.  So this is clearly a position or title for a prince, but it isn't clear if it was passed down or inherited.   One possibility is that “Prince Ise” or “Prince of Ise” was a title for one of the royal sons. IAt this point in the narrative, Naka no Oe had three sons.  Prince Takeru had passed away at the age of 8, but he also had Prince Kawajima, Prince Shiki, and Prince Iga, aka Prince Ohotomo, all sons of “palace women”.  We know, though, that these princes show up later, so I don't think the so-called Prince Ise was one of them.  Perhaps another line?   The term “Prince” might also refer to something other than a royal son.  You see, English translators have often been somewhat cavalier with the way we tend to render titles.  The English term “Prince” has  been used for “Hiko”, “Miko”, or “Ou” (which was probably pronounced “Miko” in many of these cases).  And in English, we often think of “Prince” as the son of a king, but “Prince” can also be an independent ruler of a principality, or may just refer to a person with power in a monarchic state.  Even the term “king” is not unambiguous—early European accounts of Japan during the Warring States period often refer to the various daimyou as “kings”, given the often absolute dominion with which they apparently ruled their particular domains. At this time, the term “Miko”  (also pronounced “ouji”, or “koushi”, or even “sume-miko”) seems rather unambiguously to refer to a “royal prince”, from the lineage of the sovereign.  The term “Ou”, which also seems to be read as “Miko” in some cases, is also the term for “King” and probably more broadly fits the concept of a “prince” as a ruler.  However, in this case, it seems to be equal to the term “Miko”, and may have been used almost interchangeably for a time, though later it would be used to refer to members of princely rank who were not directly related to a reigning sovereign—the grandchildren and so forth of royal princes who did not go on to inherit. In this case, I think the best we can say for certain is that Prince Ise—or the Prince of Ise—was someone important enough to be included in the chronicles – but who he was, exactly, will remain a mystery for now. The following month, the 7th month, was chock full of activities.  First of all, Goguryeo sent envoys by way of Koshi—meaning they landed on the Japan Sea side, probably around Tsuruga.  While this may just have been closer, I suspect it meant they avoided any Tang entanglements traveling through the Bohai sea.  They did run into a spot of trouble, however, as the winds and waves prevented their return. Koshi also shows up as presenting some strange gifts to the court:  burning earth and burning water.  There is some thought that maybe this is something like coal or natural oil deposits. We are also told that in this month, Prince Kurikuma was appointed the governor of Tsukushi.  Kurikuma no Ou appears to have been the grandson—or possibly great-grandson—of the sovereign, Nunakura, aka Bidatsu Tennou.  The position Kurikuma was given was important, of course, overseeing the Dazai, which meant overseeing anyone traveling to the archipelago from the continent. This would be a relatively short-lived appointment—this time.  He would be re-appointed about three years later, which would prove important, as he would be governor there during some particularly momentous events.    Stories appear to have continued about him in the Nagasaki region, and various families traced their lineage back to him. Also in that month, we are told that Afumi, home of the new capital, practiced military exercises—likely in preparation in case of a future Tang or Silla invasion.  Recall we discussed in Episode 126 how the choice of Afumi as a capital site might have been related to its defensibility in the event of such an invasion. At the same time, the court entertained Emishi envoys, and the toneri, by royal command, held banquets in various places. There is also mention of a shore-pavillion, presumably at Lake Biwa, where fish of various kinds came, covering the water.  Interestingly enough, there is another story of a “shore pavilion”, likely the same one, in the Fujiwara Family Record, the Toushi Kaden.  We are told that Prince Ohoama – Naka no Oe's younger brother spiked a large spear through a plank of wood in some kind of feat of strength.  This apparently shocked Naka no Oe, who saw it aa  kind of threat—perhaps seeing that his five-years younger brother was still hale and healthy.  Granted, Naka no Oe was only in his 40s, but his brother Ohoama was in his later 30s.  We are also told that at this time, in 668, Naka no Oe was apparently not doing so well, with people wondering if he would be with them much longer. The Toshi Kaden account seems rather surprising in that it claims Naka no Oe was so shocked by this proof of his brother's vitality that he wanted to have him put to death, suggesting to me that he felt that Ohoama might be a threat to him and his rule.  Ultimately, though, he was talked out of this by his old friend, Nakatomi no Kamatari – the one whom he had plotted with to overthrow the Soga, and whose relationship was initiated by an interaction on the kemari field, as we discussed in Episode 106. Speaking of whom: Nakatomi no Kamatari was still Naijin, the Inner or Interior Minister, and so  quite prominent in the administration. In the 9th month, as a Silla envoy was visiting the court, Kamatari sent Buddhist priests Hoben and Shinpitsu to present a ship to the Prime Minister of Silla, which was given to the Silla envoy and his companions, and three days later, Fuse no Omi no Mimimaro was sent with a ship meant for the King of Silla as well. This incident is also recounted in the Toshi Kaden.  In this case it says that the people, hearing about the gifts to Silla, were quite upset.  After all, it stands to reason:  Yamato was still smarting from their defeat at the hands of Tang and Silla forces, and building up defenses in case of an attack.  They'd also taken in a number of Baekje nobles and families, who may have also had some influence on the court.  We are told that Kamatari himself excused all of this by stating that “All under heaven must be the sovereign's land.  The guests within its borders must be the sovereign's servants.”  In this case, all under heaven, or “Tenka”, is a common phrase used to describe a monarch's sovereignty over everything in the land.  And so, while Silla envoys were in Yamato as guests, they also fell under similar rules, and as such were considered, at least by Yamato, as the sovereign's servants and thus worthy of gifts. The Silla envoys stayed for over a month.  They finally departed by the 11th month of 668, carrying even more gifts, including silk and leather for the King and various private gifts for the ambassadors themselves.  The court even sent Chimori no Omi no Maro and Kishi no Woshibi back with the envoy as Yamato envoys to the Silla court. This all tells us that just as the Tang were working to woo Yamato, Silla was likely doing so as well.  And while Yamato might still begrudge the destruction of Baekje, they also had to face the political reality that Baekje was probably not going to be reinstated again—especially not while the Tang government was occupying the peninsula. So making nice with both Tang and Silla was prudent. Furthermore, though they had been visited by Goguryeo envoys earlier that year, Yamato may have had some inkling that Goguryeo was not in the most powerful position.  Ever since the death of Yeon Gaesomun, the Goguryeo court had been involved in infighting—as well as fighting their external enemies.  One of Gaesomun's sons had been exiled and had gone over to the Tang, no doubt providing intelligence as well as some amount of legitimacy.  What they may not have known was that as Yamato was hosting the Silla envoys, a new assault by the Tang-Silla alliance was advancing on Pyongyang and setting siege to the city.  The Nihon Shoki records that in the 10th month of 668 Duke Ying, the Tang commander-in-chief, destroyed Goguryeo. This would dramatically change the international political landscape.  Tang and Silla had been triumphant—Yamato's allies on the peninsula had been defeated, and what we know as the “Three Kingdoms” period of the Korean peninsula was over.  However, the situation was still fluid.  The peninsula was not unified by any sense of the imagination.  The Tang empire had their strategic positions from which they controlled parts of the peninsula and from which they had been supplying the war effort against Goguryeo.  They also likely had to occupy areas to ensure that nobody rose up and tried to reconstitute the defeated kingdoms.  In fact, there would be continued attempts to revive Goguryeo, as might be indicated in the name we use: by the 5th century, the country was actually using the name “Goryeo”, a shortened form of “Goguryeo”, but we continue to refer to it as “Goguryeo” to distinguish it from the country of the same name that would be established in 918, laying claim to that ancient Goguryeo identity. A bit of spoilers, but “Goryeo” is where we would eventually get the name that we know the region by, today:  “Korea”.  In the Nihon Shoki it is referred to as “Gaori”. But none of that could have been known at the time.  Instead, there was no doubt some exuberance on the side of both Silla and Tang, but that would settle into something of unease.  With Baekje and Goguryeo destroyed, Silla may have thought that Tang would leave, allowing them to solidify their hold and manage those territories as an ally.  If this is what they thought, though, I'm not sure they had run it by the Tang empire just yet. In the Yamato court, there appear to have been separate factions: a pro-Tang faction, and also a pro-Silla faction.  We have to assume, based on the actions in the record at this time, that this was a ongoing debate. The last thing I'll note for the year 668 is attempted theft.  The Buddhist priest Dougyou stole Kusanagi, the famous sword forming part of the imperial regalia, and escaped with it.  Kusanagi, you may recall, was the royal sword.  It was named “Kusanagi” or “grass cutter” because it is said that when Prince Yamato Takeru was subduing the eastern lands, he was surrounded in a field that had been set on fire, and he used Kusanagi to create a firebreak by cutting down all of the grass around him.  The sword was given to him by Yamato Hime, the Ise Princess at the time, and it was thought to have been first found by the god Susanowo inside of the legendary Yamata no Orochi.  We talked about this in Episodes 16, 34, and 35.  Yamato Takeru left the sword in Owari, and it would eventually live there, at Atsuta Jingu, Atsuta Shrine, its traditional home. It isn't clear if Dougyou obtained the sword from Owari or if it was being kept in the capital at the time.  It would have likely been brought out for Naka no Oe's coronation, but then it would probably have been returned to the shrine that was holding it. Dougyou tried to head to Silla with his illicit goods, but wind and rain forced him to turn back around.  This is a fascinating story and there's a lot to dive into here. So first off, let's point out that this is supposed to be a Buddhist priest.  What the heck was going on that he was going to try to run a heist on what are essentially the Crown Jewels of the Yamato crown?  While the sword, mirror, and jewel were still somewhat questionable as the sole three regalia, they were clearly important.  We aren't given Dougyou's motives.  We don't know enough about him.  Was he anti-Yamato or anti-Naka no Oe?  Was he actually a Buddhist priest of his own accord, or was he a priest because he was one of those who had been essentially conscripted into religious orders on behalf of some powerful noble?  Was he a Buddhist who wanted to attack the hold of the kami? Was he pro-Silla, or perhaps even a Silla descendant, trying to help Silla? Or was he just a thief who saw the sword, Kusanagi, as a valuable artifact that could be pawned outside of Yamato? That last possibility feels off.  While we aren't exactly sure what Kusanagi looked like, based on everything we know, the sword itself wasn't necessarily blinged out in a way that would make it particularly notable on the continent.    And if Dougyou and whoever his co-conspirators were just wanted to attack the Yamato government, why didn't he just dump Kusanagi in the see somewhere?  He could have destroyed it or otherwise gotten rid of it in a way that would have embarrassed the government. It seems mostly likely that this theft had something to do with pro-Silla sentiment, as if Silla suddenly showed up with the sword, I imagine that would have been some diplomatic leverage on the Yamato court, as they could have held it hostage.  In any case, the plan ultimately failed, though the Chronicles claim it was only because the winds were against him—which was likely seen as the kami themselves defending Yamato. On to a new year.  At the start of 669, Prince Kurikuma (who we mentioned above) was recalled to the capital and Soga no Akaye was appointed governor of Tsukushi. We mentioned Akaye a couple of episodes back.  He was involved in the broken arm-rest incident, where Prince Arima was plotting against Takara Hime, aka Saimei Tennou, and Akaye's daughter Hitachi no Iratsume, was one of the formal wives of Naka no Oe, who would give birth to the princess Yamabe. Now Akaye was given the position of governor of Tsukushi. This position is an interesting one throughout Japanese history.  In many ways it is a viceroy—the governor of Tsukushi has to effectively speak with the voice of the sovereign as the person responsible for overseeing any traffic to and from the continent.  This also was likely a highly lucrative position, only handed out to trusted individuals. However, it also meant that you were outside of the politics of the court.  Early on that was probably less of a concern.  At this time, court nobles were likely still concerned with their traditional lands, which created their economic base, meaning that the court may have been the political center, but there was still plenty of ways to gain power in the archipelago and it wasn't solely through the court.  Over time, as more and more power accrued to the central court government, that would change.  Going out to manage a government outpost on the far end of the archipelago—let alone just going back to manage one's own estates—would be tantamount to exile.  But for now, without a permanent city built up around the palace, I suspect that being away from the action in the capital wasn't quite as detrimental compared to the lucrative nature of a powerful position.  Later, we will see how that flips on its head, especially with the construction of capitals on the model of those like Chang'an. For now, new governor Soga no Akaye was likely making the most of his position.  On that note, in the third month of 669, Tamna sent their prince Kumaki with envoys and tribute.  They would have come through Tsukushi, and Soga no Akaye likely enjoyed some benefits as they were entertained while waiting for permission to travel the rest of the way down to the Yamato capital.  The Tamna embassy did not exactly linger at the court.  They arrived on the 11th of the 3rd month, and left one week—seven days—later, on the 18th.  Still, they left with a gift of seed-grain made to the King of Tamna. On their way out, they likely would have again stopped in at Tsukushi for provisions and to ensure that all of their business was truly concluded before departing. A couple of months later, on the 5th day of the 5th month, we see another hunting party by Naka no Oe.  This seems to have been part of the court ritual of the time for this ceremonial day.  This time it was on the plain of Yamashina.  It was attended by his younger brother, Crown Prince Ohoama, as well as someone called “Fujiwara no Naidaijin” and all of the ministers. “Fujiwara no Naidaijin” is no doubt Nakatomi no Kamatari.  This is an interesting slip by the Chroniclers, and I wonder if it gives us some insight into the source this record came from.  Kamatari was still known as Nakatomi at the time, and was still the Naidaijin, so it is clear they were talking about him.  But historically his greatest reputation is as the father of the Fujiwara family, something we will get to in time.  That said, a lot of the records in this period refer to him as “Fujiwara”.  We've seen this previously—because the records were being written later they were often using a more common name for an individual, rather than the name—including title—that the individual actually would have borne at the time of the record.  This really isn't that different from the way we often talk about the sovereigns using their posthumous names.   Naka no Oe would not have been known as “Tenji Tennou” during his reign.  That wouldn't be used until much later.  And yet, many history books will, understandably, just use the name “Tenji” because it makes it clear who is being talked about. This hunting trip is not the only time we see the name “Fujiwara” creep into the Chronicles a little earlier than accurate: we are told that only a little later, the house of “Fujiwara” no Kamatari was struck by lightning.  But that wasn't the only tragedy waiting in the wings.  Apparently, Kamatari was not doing so well, and on the 10th day of the 10th month, his friend and sovereign, Naka no Oe, showed up to pay his respects and see how he was doing. Ever since that fateful game of kemari—Japanese kickball—the two had been fast friends.  Together they envisioned a new state.  They overthrew the Soga, and changed the way that Japan even conceived of the state, basing their new vision off continental ideas of statehood, governance, and sovereignty.  Now, Kamatari was gravely ill. What happens next is likely of questionable veracity Sinceit is unlikely that someone was there writing down the exact words that were exchanged, but the Chronicles record a conversation between the sovereign and his ill friend.  And the words that the Chroniclers put in their mouths were more about the image that they wanted to project.  According to them, Naka no Oe praised his friend, and asked if there was anything that he could do. Kamatari supposedly eschewed anything special for burial arrangements.  He supposedly said “While alive I did no service for my country at war; why, then, should I impose a heavy burden on it when I am dead?”  Hard to know if he actually felt like that or not, or if thr Chroniclers were likening him to  Feng Yi of the Han dynasty, the General of the Great Tree.  He was so-called because he would often find a tree to take time to himself.  He likewise was renowned for his dislike of ostentation, much like Kamatari foregoing a fancy burial mound. Five days later, Naka no Oe sent Crown Prince Ohoama to Kamatari's house to confer on him the cap of Dai-shiki, and the rank of Oho-omi.  They also conferred on him and his family a new surname:  Fujiwara, and so he became Fujiwara no Daijin, the Fujiwara Great Minister.  The next day he died.  One source known as the Nihon Seiki, said that he was 50 years old, but according to the Chronicles there was an inscription on his tomb that stated he died at age 55. Three days later, we are told that Naka no Oe went to the house of the now late Fujiwara no Naidaijin, and gave orders to Soga no Akaye no Omi, declaring to him his gracious will and bestowing on him a golden incense-burner.  This is somewhat odd, because as we were just talking about, Soga no Akaye had been appointed governor of Tsukushi, though the Toshi Kaden claims that it was actually Soga no Toneri who was in Tsukushi—but these could also mean the same people.  Why this happened right after Kamatari's death suggests to me that Soga no Akaye may have had something to do with the arrangements for Kamatari's funeral or something similar. Let's talk about this whole incident.  There are many that think the Nihon Shoki has things a bit out of order, and on purpose.  Specifically, it is quite likely that the name “Fujiwara” was actually granted after Kamatari's death, and not on the day of, as it has here.  He may even have been posthumously elevated.  But since the Fujiwara family would go on to be quite powerful, the order of events and how they were recorded would have been very important in the 8th century. By naming Kamatari's line the Fujiwara, the court were effectively severing it from the rest of the Nakatomi.  The Nakatomi family would continue to serve as court ritualists, but the Fujiwara family would go on to much bigger and better things.  This change also likely meant that any inheritance of Kamatari's would go to his direct descendants, and that a brother or cousin couldn't necessarily just take over as the head of the household.  So it's very possible that this “setting apart” of the Fujiwara family immediately upon Kamatari's death is a later fiction, encouraged by the rising Fujiwara themselves, in an attempt to keep others from hanging on to their coat tails, as it were. Also a quick note about the idea that there was an inscription on Kamatari's tomb.  This is remarkable because so far, we have not actually found any such markers or tombstones on burials prior to this period.  We assume that they would have been stone or wood markers that were put up by a mound to let you know something about the person who was buried there.  Over time, most of these likely wore away.  But it is interesting to think that the practice may have had older roots. The death of Kamatari wasn't the only tragedy that year.  We are also told that in the 12th month there was a fire in the Treasury, and that the temple of Ikaruga—known to us as Houryuuji, the temple built by Shotoku Taishi—also was burnt.  It isn't said how bad, but only three months later, in 670, another fire struck during a thunderstorm, and we are told that everything burned down—nothing was left. That said, it seems that they may have been able to reuse some of the materials.  I say this because an analysis of the main pillar of the pagoda in the western compound suggests that the tree it came from was felled in 594. The rest of 699 included some less dramatic events. For instance, in the 8th month, Naka no Oe climbed to the top of Takayasu, where he took advice as to how to repair the castle there.  The castle had been built only a couple of years earlier, but already needed repairs.  However, the initial repair project had been abandoned because the labor costs were too much.  The repairs were still needed, though, and they carried out the work four months later in the 12th month, and again in the 2nd month of the following year, and that stores of grain and salt were collected, presumably to stock the castle in case they had to withstand a siege. I suspect that the “cost” of repairing the castle was mostly that it was the 8th month, and the laborers for the work would have to be taken away from the fields.  By the 12th month, I can only assume that those same laborers would be free from their other duties. Speaking of costs, sometimes the Chronicles really make you wonder what was going through the mind of the writers, because they noted that the Land-tax of the Home Provinces was collected.  Maybe this was the first time it had actually been instituted?  I don't know.  It just seems an odd thing to call out. There was also 700 more men from Baekje removed and settled in Kamafu—Gamou District—in Afumi.  And then there was a Silla embassy in the 9th month, and at some point in the year Kawachi no Atahe no Kujira and others were sent to the Tang court.  In response, an embassy from the Tang to Yamato brought 2000 people with them, headed by Guo Wucong, who I really hope was getting some kind of premiere cruiser status for all of his trips. The following year, 700, started out with a great archery meeting, arranged within the palace gate.  I presume this to mean that they had a contest.  Archery at this time—and even for years to come—was prized more highly than even swordplay.  After all, archery was used both in war and on the hunt.  It is something that even the sage Confucius suggested that people should practice.  It is also helpful that they could always shoot at targets as a form of competition and entertainment. Later, on the 14th day of the 1st month, Naka no Oe promulgated new Court ceremonial regulations, and new laws about people giving way on the roads.  This rule was that those of lower status should get out of the way of those of higher status.  Funnily enough, in the description of Queen Himiko's “Yamateg”, back in the 3rd century, this was also called out as a feature of the country.  It is possible that he was codifying a local tradition, or that the tradition actually goes back to the continent, and that the Wei Chroniclers were projecting such a rule onto the archipelago.  I'm honestly not sure which is which.  Or perhaps they expanded the rules and traditions already in place.  There were also new laws about prohibiting “heedless slanders and foul falsehoods”, which sounds great, but doesn't give you a lot to go on. The law and order theme continues in the following month.  A census was taken and robbers and vagabonds were suppressed.  Naka no Oe also visited Kamafu, where he had settled a large number of the Baekje people, and inspected a site for a possible future palace.  He also had castles built in Nagato in Tsukushi, along the route of any possible invasion from the Korean peninsula. In the third month, we have evidence of the continued importance of kami worship, when they laid out places of worship close to Miwi mountain and distributed offerings of cloth.  Nakatomi no Kane no Muraji pronounced the litany.  Note that it is Nakatomi no Muraji—as we mentioned, the Nakatomi would continue to be responsible for ceremonial litany while the Imibe, or Imbe, family would be responsible for laying out the various offerings. Miwi would seem to be the same location as Miidera, aka Onjou-ji, but Miidera wouldn't be founded for another couple of years. In the 9th month of 670, Adzumi no Tsuratari, an accomplished ambassador by this point, travelled to Silla. Tsuratari had been going on missions during the reign of Takara Hime, both to Baekje and to the lands across the “Western Seas”.  While we don't exactly know what transpired, details like this can help us try to piece together something of the relative importance of the mission. In the last entry for 670, we are told that water-mills were made to smelt iron.  If you are wondering how that works, it may have been that the waterwheel powered trip hammers—it would cause the hammer to raise up until it reached a point where it would fall.  Not quite the equivalent of a modern power hammer, it still meant that fewer people were needed for the process, and they didn't have to stop just because their arms got tired. The following year, 671, got off to a grand start, with a lot of momentous events mentioned in just the first month of the year. First off, on the 2nd day of the first month, Soga no Akaye – now back from his stint as governor of Tsukushi - and Kose no Hito advanced in front of the palace and offered their congratulations on the new year.  Three days later, on the 5th day, Nakatomi no Kane, who had provided the litany at Miwi, made an announcement on kami matters.    Then the court made official appointments.  Soga no Akaye was made the Sadaijin, or Prime Minister of the Left, and Nakatomi no Kane was made Prime Minister of the Right.  Soga no Hatayasu, Kose no Hito, and Ki no Ushi were all made daibu, or high ministers.  On top of this, Naka no Ohoe's son, Prince Ohotomo, was appointed as Dajodaijin. “Dajodaijin” is a new position that we haven't seen yet, and it is one of those positions that would only show up on occasion.  It is effectively a *Prime* Prime Minister.  They were considered superior to both the ministers of the left and the right, but didn't exactly have a particular portfolio.  The Ministers of the Left and the Right each had ministries under them that they were responsible for managing.  Those ministries made up the Daijo-kan, or the Council of State.  The Dajodaijin, or Daijodaijin, was basically the pre-eminent position overseeing the Council of State.  I suspect that the Dajodaijin seems to have been the evolution of the Naidaijin, but on steroids.  Nakatomi no Kamatari had administered things as Naidaijin from within the royal household, but the Dajodaijin was explicitly at the head of the State.  Of course, Prince Ohotomo was the son of Naka no Oe himself, and the fact that he was only 23 years old and now put in a place of prominence over other ministers who were quite likely his senior, is remarkable.  I wonder how much he actually was expected to do, and how much it was largely a ceremonial position, but it nonetheless placed Ohotomo just below his uncle, Crown Prince Ohoama, in the overall power structure of the court. Speaking of which, following the new appointments, on the 6th day of the year, Crown Prince Ohoama promulgated regulations on the behalf of his brother, Naka no Oe.  There was also a general amnesty declared, and the ceremonial and names of the cap-ranks were described in what the Chronicles calls the Shin-ritsu-ryo, the New Laws. Towards the end of the first month, there were two embassies, both from now-defunct kingdoms.  The first was from Goguryeo, who reportedly sent someone named Karu and others with Tribute on the 9th day, and 4 days later, Liu Jenyuan, the Tang general for Baekje sent Li Shouchen and others to present a memorial.  I'm not sure if the Goguryeo envoys were from a government in exile or from a subjugated kingdom under Tang and Silla domination.  The Tang general in Baekje was a little more transparent.  That said, that same month we are told that more than 50 Baekje nobles were given Yamato court rank, perhaps indicating that they were being incorporated more into the Yamato court and, eventually, society as a whole.  That said, the remains of the Baekje court sent Degu Yongsyeon and others with tribute the following month. This is also the year that Naka no Oe is said to have placed the clepsydra or water clock in a new pavilion.  We talked about this significance of this last episode.  We are also told that on the third day of the third month, Kibumi no Honjitsu presented a “water level”, a Mizu-hakari.  This would seem to be what it sounds like:  A way of making sure that a surface is level using water.  There is also mention of the province of Hitachi presenting as “tribute” Nakatomibe no Wakako.  He was only 16 years old, and yet we are told he was only one and a half feet in height—one shaku six sun, more appropriately.  Assuming modern conversions, that would have put him approximately the same height as Chandra Dangi of Nepal, who passed away in 2015 but who held the Guiness World Record for the world's shortest person at 21.5”—or 54 centimeters.  So it isn't impossible. The fact that he is called “Nakatomibe” suggests that he was part of the family, or -Be group, that served the Nakatomi court ritualists.  Unfortunately, he was probably seen more as an oddity than anything else at the time.  Still, how many people from that time are not remembered at all, in any extant record?  And yet we have his name, which is more than most. In the following month, we are also told that Tsukushi reported a deer that had been born with eight legs.  Unfortunately, the poor thing died immediately, which is unfortunately too often the case. And then the fifth day of the fifth month rolled around again. This year there was no hunting, but instead Naka no Oe occupied the “Little Western Palace” and the Crown Prince and all of the ministers attended him.  We are told that two “rustic” dances were performed—presumably meaning dances of some local culture, rather than those conforming to the art standards passed down from the continent.  As noted earlier, this day would be one of the primary ceremony days of the later court. The following month, we are told that there was an announcement in regards to military measures requested by the messengers from the three departments of Baekje, and later the Baekje nobles sent Ye Chincha and others to bring tribute.  Once again, what exactly this means isn't clear, but it is interesting to note that there were three “departments” of Baekje.  It is unclear if this was considered part of the court, or if this was Baekje court in exile managing their own affairs as a guest in Yamato. It is also interesting that they seem to have been traveling to the Yamato court while Li Shouchen was still there, sent by the Tang general overseeing Baekje.  That must have been a bit of an awkward meeting.  We are told that they all took their departure together on the 11th day of the 7th month.  Does that mean they left with the Tang envoy?  Was the Tang inviting some of them to come back?  Or just that they all left the court at the same time. The same month, Prince Kurikuma was once more made Governor of Tsukushi—or possibly made governor the first time, depending on whether or not you think the Chronicles are accurate or that they pulled the same event twice from different sources.  We are also told that Silla sent envoys with gifts that included a water buffalo and a copper pheasant for the sovereign. The 8th month of the year, we hear that Karu of Goguryeo and his people took their leave after a seven month long visit.  The court also entertained the Emishi.  Two months later, Silla sent Kim Manmol and others with more tribute, but this envoy likely found a different feeling at court. And that is because on the 18th day of the 8th month, the sovereign of Yamato, Naka no Oe, took to his bed, ill.  There was a ceremony to open the eyes of 100 Buddhas in the interior of the palace, and Naka no Oe sent messengers to offer to the giant Buddha of Houkouji a kesa, a golden begging-bowl, an ivory tusk, aloeswood, sandalwood, and various objects of value, but despite any spiritual merit that may have accrued, it didn't seem to work.  Naka no Oe's illness continued to grow more serious.  He would continue to struggle for another two months, until, on the 3rd day of the twelfth month, Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou, sovereign of Yamato, passed away. For all that we should be careful to avoid the “Great Man” theory of history, it is nonetheless hard to deny that Naka no Oe had an incredible impact on the country in his days.  From start to finish, while one could argue that many of the reforms were simply a matter of time as the archipelago absorbed more and more ideas from across the straits, Naka no Oe found himself in the middle of those reforms.  The Yamato State would never be the same, and he oversaw the birth of the Ritsuryo state, a new state nominally based on laws and rules, rather than just tradition.  It may not be entirely clear, but he also helped inculcate a new sense of the power of the sovereign and of the state, introducing new cultural imaginaries.  Yamato's reach wasn't just vague boasting, but by instituting the bureaucratic state they were able to actually expand the reach of the court farther than any time before. And through those changes, Naka no Oe had, in one way or another, been standing at the tiller.  Now, he was gone, as were many of his co-conspirators in this national project.  Which leaves us wondering:  What comes next? Well, we'll get to that, but not right now.  For now, let us close this episode with Naka no Oe's own end.   Next episode, we can get into the power struggles that followed, culuminating in an incident known as the Jinshin no Ran:  The Jinshin war. Until then, thank you once again for listening and for all of your support. If you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  

durée : 00:58:02 - "Le temps du tango" (Leo Ferré / Jean-Roger Caussimon) (1958) - par : Laurent Valero - Notre invité le compositeur Laurent Lefrançois, qui a arrangé la chanson Le Temps du tango de Léo Ferré, pour flûte, clarinette, violon, alto, violoncelle, avec Magali Mosnier, Patrick Messina & 3 membres du Quatuor Parisii, à paraître sur son prochain disque au printemps 2026, Label Indesens.

durée : 00:58:02 - "Le temps du tango" (Leo Ferré / Jean-Roger Caussimon) (1958) - par : Laurent Valero - Notre invité le compositeur Laurent Lefrançois, qui a arrangé la chanson Le Temps du tango de Léo Ferré, pour flûte, clarinette, violon, alto, violoncelle, avec Magali Mosnier, Patrick Messina & 3 membres du Quatuor Parisii, à paraître sur son prochain disque au printemps 2026, Label Indesens.

Cantar tangos de Gardel no es cualquier cosa, hay que tener buena voz, originalidad y estilo, para no caer en comparaciones. Si hubo alguien que destacó interpretando sus temas fue El Varón del Tango, Julio Sosa, uno de los pocos cantantes de fuerte personalidad que pudo entonar temas del zorzal con calidad y frescura. Tenía una garganta privilegiada y una forma de ‘conversar el tango' que lo diferenciaban del resto, como alguien que sentía la presencia de Gardel en cada tema. Lo hizo con piezas inolvidables del zorzal y hasta se animó a cantar con guitarras, aquellas canciones camperas que estremecen por sus relatos y nos llevan a la cuna de nuestra música Río Platense. Julio se nos fue más joven que Gardel, su corta y exitosa carrera dieron muestra acabada de su calidad a la hora de cantar y actuar en un escenario. Los dos fueron grandes ídolos en distintos momentos del Tango, por eso en esta ocasión, queremos homenajear a nuestro ‘morocho del abasto', con un uruguayo de pura cepa, que supo dejar bien alto el nombre de nuestro inolvidable Carlos Gardel.

On this episode of RevOps Unboxed, Sandy sits down with Dan Giovacchini, COO at Tango.They discuss the most important aspects of building a revenue engine, the influence of AI in RevOps, non-negotiables in GTM motions, and more This episode of RevOps Unboxed is brought to you in partnership with Tango.

In this episode, Danny and Tango update us on the happenings with The Burnham Project as a whole: things being added, things that have been added, and maybe some things that didn't make the cut. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dannyburnham.substack.com

Some dynamics in tango are so normalized, we stop seeing them - until something shakes us awake.This episode explores the unspoken power structures that shape our community: who gets centered, who stays silent, and why certain behaviors are tolerated for so long. It's not about one incident. It's about a pattern. One we've all participated in, whether we meant to or not.Through reflection and shared experiences, I look at the deeper questions behind the discomfort: How does power move in a tango space? What do we risk when we speak up? And what does real cultural change ask of us?This conversation isn't easy - but it's necessary if we want tango to be more than just beautiful on the surface.Tango is more than steps. It's a reflection of who we are - and how we show up for each other on the dance floor.If you're ready to explore the deeper layers of musicality, connection, and technique, try IMSO Tango School Online.

Navy combat veteran, cancer survivor and mental wellness expert Aletha Williams shares how meditation and mind-body wellness has helped her learn how to let go of things that no longer serve her. As the founder of Inner Starr Compass Healing, she now helps individuals heal through inner wisdom, creativity and intuition. Learn more about how she helps others overcome PTSD and other mental health issues through a mind-body connection. SCUTTLEBUTT 90 years of Alcoholics Anonymous - founded by World War I veteran Bill Wilson Woman charged after pet raccoon found with meth pipe Special Guest: Dr. Aletha Williams.

Today I am joined by returning guests Jay and Athenian Stranger to begin a series of discussions reminiscing about 80's action movies. This episode explores the genesis of the genre with a primary focus on First Blood and First Blood Part II, but we also discuss Swarzenegger and his films, comparing and contrasting the two stars and their movies. We mention more or less all of their 80's films, but spend most of our time on Rambo, Conan, Commando, Predator, Cobra, and Tango and Cash. In the future we plan to have episodes on Mel Gibson, Steven Segal, and Vandamme, and then round out the series with the fate of the 80's hero and big action films as they bled over into the 90's. 

Today I am joined by returning guests Jay and Athenian Stranger to begin a series of discussions reminiscing about 80's action movies. This episode explores the genesis of the genre with a primary focus on First Blood and First Blood Part II, but we also discuss Swarzenegger and his films, comparing and contrasting the two stars and their movies. We mention more or less all of their 80's films, but spend most of our time on Rambo, Conan, Commando, Predator, Cobra, and Tango and Cash. In the future we plan to have episodes on Mel Gibson, Steven Segal, and Vandamme, and then round out the series with the fate of the 80's hero and big action films as they bled over into the 90's. 

Today I am joined by returning guests Jay and Athenian Stranger to begin a series of discussions reminiscing about 80's action movies. This episode explores the genesis of the genre with a primary focus on First Blood and First Blood Part II, but we also discuss Swarzenegger and his films, comparing and contrasting the two stars and their movies. We mention more or less all of their 80's films, but spend most of our time on Rambo, Conan, Commando, Predator, Cobra, and Tango and Cash. In the future we plan to have episodes on Mel Gibson, Steven Segal, and Vandamme, and then round out the series with the fate of the 80's hero and big action films as they bled over into the 90's. 

En este mes de junio, el día 24 se conmemora un año más de la muerte de nuestro máximo ídolo del Tango de todos los tiempos. Noventa años han pasado desde aquel trágico accidente de Medellín y aún su inspiración, sus cuerdas y su voz maravillosa, siguen tan vigentes como en aquel 1935, para transformarse e instalarse como ‘un clásico'. Son muy pocos cantantes y compositores que puedan soportar el paso de más de un siglo de permanencia. Los temas de su autoría musical y las exquisitas letras de poetas de alta gama que lo acompañaron, siguen sonando fuerte en algún ámbito musical del mundo. Obras de teatro actuales y de éxito, películas quién no recuerda al inmenso Al Pacino bailando ‘por una cabeza'-, más versiones renovadas de sus piezas, hasta en distintos ritmos, suenan con la misma intensidad y recordación maravillosa de antaño. Carlos Gardel representa la imagen viva del Tango, por esa y otras muchas razones que lo atesoran como máximo ídolo, nuestro programa dedicará cuatro emisiones en este ‘mes del Zorzal' para recordarlo como se merece, no sólo repasando su vasta historia musical, sino recreándonos, en distintos programas, con otros grandes cantantes que le grabaron sus exitosas composiciones. Si 20 años no eran nada nada para él, 90 son muy pocos como para olvidarnos de su enorme figura artística y el rico legado que nos dejó.

-Ally X Price hike: https://www.pcguide.com/news/asus-rog-ally-x-price-hike-disappoints-fans-as-popular-retailer-ups-cost-of-1tb-and-2tb-models/ -Tango gameworks is back: https://www.ign.com/articles/hi-fi-rush-dev-tango-gameworks-remains-dedicated-to-distinctive-and-new-ips-as-it-starts-hiring-for-new-action-game -Sony State of Play tomorrow: https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-confirms-state-of-play-playstation-showcase-for-tomorrow-will-last-40-minutes -The Witcher 4 looks ridiculous: https://www.ign.com/articles/stunning-the-witcher-4-unreal-engine-5-tech-demo-shows-open-world-running-on-base-ps5-at-60fps-with-ray-tracing -EA Cancels Black Panther game: EA cancels Black Panther game -You can swap A/B on Switch 2: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/06/11-things-you-probably-didnt-know-the-switch-2-can-do/ -UE 5.6 announced today: https://www.dsogaming.com/news/unreal-engine-5-6-released-packing-major-new-features/ -AI Darth Vader: Epic is bringing AI Darth Vader's tech to Fortnite creators -Halo Infinite SEQUEL!!!  LETS GO!!!! ......to the library https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/xbox/halo-infinite-sequel-announced-fans-disappointment-953393-20250602 -This is the first time I think I've ever been interested in Sony's State of Play. https://gameinfinitus.com/news/final-fantasy-tactics-remaster-hints-multiply-ahead-of-june-4-state-of-play/

In this episode, the heroes get injected, inspected, detected, infected, neglected, selected, and all kinds of groovy things. Riley learns to appreciate magical baking, Henry makes friends with both the townsfolk and Gorshkov, and Mister Cat takes a stab at offering someone a demonically delicious retirement package. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options, check out our main website or our low-bandwidth alternative feed site. Links of Note: Official Campaign Wiki at Goblin's Notebook Rifts RPG Ultimate Edition, Digital Rifts Ultimate Edition, Hardcover Bastard Quest Podcast A Cloak of Blades, by Isaac Sher Credits: GM: Kyle Players: NPC, Just Jacob, & Alex Music: Opening is "8-Bit bass & lead" by Furbyguy, Closing is "Caravana" by Phillip Gross Sound Effects: Unless specified otherwise, all of our sound effects are either self-made, acquired under a Creative Commons Zero license, or sourced by attribution from Tabletop Audio Episode Length (We support chapters!): 01:40:01 Glitter Boys, Rifts, the Megaverse, and all other such topics are the property of Kevin Siembieda and Palladium Books. Please buy all their stuff and help keep them in print and making more games! You can order directly at palladiumbooks.com, and their entire catalog is available digitally at Drive-Thru RPG as well. We release all of our public episodes simultaneously on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuc8KbdMqx8ajWfm2OUTs7A Audio RSS: https://breakfastpuppies.com/feed/glitterbois ...and supporters (via Pinecast and Ko-Fi) get new episodes a weekend early! Want to help us pay for hosting? We have a few options: Drop us a one-time donation or a recurring membership at our Ko-Fi page Follow this link to our Pinecast Tip Jar We've got a merch store if you're looking for some sweet Glitterbois swag. Check out our affiliate store and buy some of the various products we endorse. Support The Glitterbois by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-glitterbois Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-glitterbois/88303782-9352-498a-860e-16537b2c910a This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-66e5ee for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Glitterbois.

Escuche esta y más noticias de LA PATRIA Radio de lunes a viernes por los 1540 AM de Radio Cóndor en Manizales y en www.lapatria.com, encuentre videos de las transmisiones en nuestro Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/lapatria.manizales/videos

YUH 208 - The Big Ballin Bruce Bracket Part 1 with Tango and Admin Thea - We love brackets, though we have never tried something like this! It is a 64-song NCAAA style brackets of some of Admin Thea's favorite songs by the boss. It comes at the perfect time, as Bruce has started a media war with the worst president in the history of the United States! We are here for ya, Bruce! #Bornintheusa #theboss #springsteen #nebraska #badlands #santaclausiscomingtotown #theriverYUH Theme by David T and Mojo 3https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-Sobri...The Rock and Rolle Heaven Podcast on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/02fL1VgT7JDmYcRhtvvOP1?si=6cd7a4fb20ff49ddAnti Social Network on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1NrDN795E7qwmKL5wS6z7wYeah Uh Huh Social Stuff:Yeah Uh Huh on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@yeahuhhuhpodYeah Uh Huh on Facebookhttps://facebook.com/YeahUhHuhPodYeah Uh Huh on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/YeahUhHuhPodYeah Uh Huh on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7pS9l716ljEQLeMMxwihoS?si=27bd15fb26ed46aaYeah Uh Huh on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yeah-uh-huh/id1565097611Yeah Uh Huh Website:https://yeah-uh-huh.wixsite.com/yeahuhhuhpod

Escuche esta y más noticias de LA PATRIA Radio de lunes a viernes por los 1540 AM de Radio Cóndor en Manizales y en www.lapatria.com, encuentre videos de las transmisiones en nuestro Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/lapatria.manizales/videos

Tango has a reputation for being beautiful. But is it also… unwelcoming?In this episode, I look at what makes tango feel intimidating to newcomers - and what seasoned dancers can do to change that. No shaming, no blaming - just a clear-eyed look at how culture is created, and how each of us can help shape a more generous, open, and truly social dance floor.Because belonging doesn't happen by accident. It happens by design.

OTD - In 1965 astronaut Edward Higgins White II became the first American to walk in space THE INTERVIEW Providing guidance to veterans navigating their VA services and benefits has turned Army National Guard veteran Joshua Parish into an entrepreneur. He has created Battle Buddy, a mobile app built to streamline access to services, support mental health through its AI-powered Talk to Sam feature, and strengthen the overall transition experience for veterans and their families. SCUTTLEBUTT Trump signs executive order for more homeless veteran housing at West LA VA campus "Mysterious poop chucker" might be targeting Colorado woman for not picking up dog's waste Special Guest: Joshua Parish.

¿Qué es la Biodanza? Cómo puede influir el movimiento consciente de nuestro cuerpo para liberar emociones y escuchar mensajesHoy tenemos una hermosa invitada. Valerie Kattenfeld es austríaca, facilitadora de Biodanza, oradora TEDx y bailarina & profesora de Tango. Vive en Buenos Aires y se dedica a la transformación personal a través de la danza.seguila en @valeriekattenfeld y @batangoguideLas leo en comentarios que les deja esta entrevista!----------

Algunos de los flamencos que escuchamos en este programa graban en ocasiones, no todas, conectados a instrumentos eléctricos como por ejemplo: María del Tango, Ángeles Toledano, Rocío Márquez, Cristian de Moret Juanfe Pérez o José de los Camarones. Otros no, como lo último de José del Tomate y David de Jacoba o también Camarón que cierra este programa con tangos en directo.Escuchar audio

Vinson Cunningham accompanies us to a fancy private school where the parents tend to get a little too involved in the yearly fundraiser. Follow Vinson on Instagram here. Get your tickets for the Normal Gossip Live tour here!Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/Episode transcript here. Order Kelsey's book, You Didn't Hear This From Me, here!Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Rachelle Hampton (@heyydnae) and produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks (@seera_sharae) and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira). Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs) is our Supervising Producer. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Show art by Tara Jacoby.Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

"...through, just, love and committing to your own journey within a culture and within a craft and within a practice, you can embody whatever you want to. And there's nobody to tell you that it's not authentic or real or enough." Co-founder of Oxygen Tango School and Awaken Tango Mitra Martin talks about her Persian heritage and the value of research, innovation, acceptance, and attention in tango. Producer/Host: Liz Sabatiuk | Music: “Zorzal”, arranged and recorded by Orquesta Típica Misteriosa Buenos Aires with music and lyrics by Dorita Zárate | Image Credit: Glenn Campbell Show Notes Learn more about Mitra's perspectives and work on her website. (Bonus points if you learn more about “The Romance of the Rose” and gardens in Persian poetry or even read Mitra's thesis!) Read some background about Iran's history and government, then read Mitra's reflections on Iran's 2022 protests. TriANGulO changed locations but is still going strong as a studio and community under the leadership of its founder, Carina Moeller. Listen to “Instinct Tango, with Aníbal Dominguez” for another perspective on how contact improv relates to tango. Read why Mitra recommends learning tango one-on-one rather than in conventional group classes. Listen to different versions of the same song, “El Choclo,” to get a sense of the different styles of Carlos Di Sarli and Juan D'Arienzo. Learn more about Marshall Rosenberg's framework of nonviolent communication and read a post by the student Mitra mentioned, Andrei Andreev, applying Rosenberg's framework to tango. Listen to “Flowing together, with Avik Basu” and visit Awaken Tango to read the Inner Experience of Tango report. Mitra shouted out the following folks as key sources of inspiration and support in her tango journey: Avik Basu, Stefan Fabry, Jaimes Friedgen, Korey Ireland, Dave Lampson, Carina Moeller, Rebecca Shulman, Daniel Trenner, and Brigitta Winkler. Read a transcript of Mitra's episode here.

Retired Navy SEAL Matt Stevens helps The Honor Foundation guide members of the Special Forces community toward rewarding civilian careers. Stevens talks about how to discover your “why,” developing contacts and other tips for developing executives. THE SCUTTLEBUTT Down the Reddit Rabbit Hole: The Meaning of Memorial Day The fallout of banned books at the U.S. Naval Academy Busch Gardens, Sea World offering free tickets for service members and veterans Special Guest: Matt Stevens.

In this episode, we talk about: a girlfriend who REFUSES to be Italian in the bedroom, a creepy mechanic looking for his "payment" from a woman, a boyfriend who has been faking his girlfriend's nightmares, a listener who had a professor outed for HEINOUS crimes, a person not invited to their maid of honor's wedding, and a husband who message his wife's abusive ex for old photos. We also create a tier list of memes throughout the years! This episode is sponsored by: Spot&Tango! Go to SpotandTango.com/Judgies and use code Judgies to get FIFTY PERCENT off your first order! ⁠⁠⁠Judgies Merch is Available HERE!⁠⁠⁠ Want fun, cool stickers and MORE? ⁠⁠⁠www.aurorascreaturecorner.store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Palestine Children's Relief Fund⁠⁠⁠ Donation Link Edited by: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@currentlyblinking⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/currentlyblink⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@currently.blinking⁠⁠⁠ Our Patreon is officially open, if you want to see extra content go check it out!  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/JudgiesPod ⁠⁠⁠ Send us mail! (Addressed However You'd Like)  P.O. Box 58 Ottawa, IL 61350  Leave a Review!  ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-judgies/id1519741238⁠⁠⁠  Follow us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/judgiespod⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/judgiespod⁠⁠⁠  Intro Music by: Iván  ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gB2VvyqfnOlNv37PHKRNJ?si=f6TIYrLITkG2NZXGLm_Y-Q&dl_branch=1⁠⁠⁠  Story Links: GF Refuses to be Italian DELETED Creepy Mechanic Pretend Nightmares DELETED Not Invited to Wedding Accidental Hookup with Friend Husband's Ex's Photos Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 7:03 GF Refuses to be Italian 15:31 Creepy Mechanic 23:54 Pretend Nightmares 29:58 Break 32:06 CJ: Tier Ranking Memes 51:47 LS Sound 54:28 LS Story 1:05:46 Not Invited to Wedding 1:17:48 Accidently Banged 1:22:48 Husband's Ex Nudes 1:26:48 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cynthia Bailey steps Behind The Rope. Cynthia is here to mention it all. Cynthia talks co-stars past and present - Kenya, Nene, Porsha, Shereé and so many more that have come and gone during her now twelve season off and on run on RHOA. Of course, we also talk the now forever defunct Real Housewives Ultimate Girl's Trip.  With this stellar return to form RHOA season back in our lives - even with Kenya's departure - and Cynthia's return to the franchise, we figured today the perfect day to break down this blast from the past chat with the one and only Miss Cynthia Bailey. Cynthia talks RHOA highs and lows, "50 Cynt”, her time on Celebrity Big Brother, who else from the RHOA past should return and oh so very much more. @cynthiabailey @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SPOT & TANGO - spotandtango.com/velvetrope (Use Code Velvetrope To Get 50% Off Your First Order of UnKibble For Your Dog) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) MEANINGFUL BEAUTY - meaningfulbeauty.com/velvet (Get 25% Off Cindy Crawford's Beauty Line & The Targeted Treatment Duo GIFT SET for FREE) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we'll meeting the best cops in the business; one who loves to waltz in and take all your drugs, and the other who loves a bit of ATM. Yes it's Tango and Cash!Joining me to get FUBAR BIG TIME is Kate McCabe.  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/smershpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Fouch and Hagen Bach step Behind The Rope. Vanderpump Villa's Hannah and Hagen, that is. Fresh off a stellar season two and an explosive reunion, Hannah and Hagen are here to mention it all.  Hannah and Hagen talk highs and lows from the season, Lisa Vanderpump, Stassi, Beau, The Valley, Vanderpump Rules, VPR 2.0 and more. Of course, we also talk all the drama between Demi and Marciano, the MomTalk gang and the coming this week Season Two of Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives! @hannahfouchh @hagen_bach @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: THRIVE MARKET - ⁠⁠⁠⁠thrivemarket.com/velvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 30% Off Your First Order Of Health Conscious Food, Household Goods, Personal Grooming Products and More) PIQUE LIFE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠piquelife.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (20% Off Plus a Free Rechargeable Frother & Glass Beaker If You're Tired of Feeling Depleted & Want to Finally Nourish Your Body the Right Way) SPOT & TANGO - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spotandtango.com/velvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code Velvetrope To Get 50% Off Your First Order of UnKibble For Your Dog) DELETEME - (Get 20% Off By Texting VELVET to 64000 - To Take Control Of Your Data & Keep Your Private Life Private) CORNBREAD - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cornbreadhemp.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (30% Off With Code Velvet on Cornbread's Gummies) WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Redrazz.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Find New Ways To Use American Frozen Red Raspberries & Get More Details On Where You Can Grab a Bag) SELFUP - ⁠⁠⁠⁠selfup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code VELVET20 For 20% Off For a Fun Night Out of Cooking Classes) HULU - (Watch The New Season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”, Coming To Hulu May 15th) STRAWBERRY - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Strawberry.me/VELVET ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Get Started Today w/ Your $50 Credit because Career Success Shouldn't Wait) MEANINGFUL BEAUTY - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠meaningfulbeauty.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 25% Off Cindy Crawford's Beauty Line & The Targeted Treatment Duo GIFT SET for FREE) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Richards has received some heartbreaking news over the past week as the RHOBH new season cast announcement is expected to drop any day now. Jax has realized he is not meant to be in a relationship, to nobody's surprise, and Brittany seems to be loving the drama of this season on The Valley just a little bit too much. Gizelle's children have a message for Eminem as RHOP's new season celebrates with a Birthday party for Karen Huger despite the fact that she is in jail. New facts emerge in Teresa's new joint biz venture which seem shady, at best. Last, but certainly not least, a year ago our very own Miss Fraser went viral after giving a scathing, albeit, honest, review of Something About Her on opening day.  Today, we return to the scene of the crime, in disguise, to avoid any complicated run ins, and share an updated review with good news, bad news and some, albeit unsolicited, advice of where Katie and Ariana should go next. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SPOT & TANGO - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spotandtango.com/velvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code Velvetrope To Get 50% Off Your First Order of UnKibble For Your Dog) THRIVE MARKET - ⁠⁠⁠thrivemarket.com/velvetrope⁠⁠⁠ (Get 30% Off Your First Order Of Health Conscious Food, Household Goods, Personal Grooming Products and More) PIQUE LIFE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠piquelife.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠ (20% Off Plus a Free Rechargeable Frother & Glass Beaker If You're Tired of Feeling Depleted & Want to Finally Nourish Your Body the Right Way) DELETEME - (Get 20% Off By Texting VELVET to 64000 - To Take Control Of Your Data & Keep Your Private Life Private) CORNBREAD - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cornbreadhemp.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (30% Off With Code Velvet on Cornbread's Gummies) WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES - ⁠⁠⁠Redrazz.org⁠⁠⁠ (Find New Ways To Use American Frozen Red Raspberries & Get More Details On Where You Can Grab a Bag) SELFUP - ⁠⁠⁠selfup.com⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code VELVET20 For 20% Off For a Fun Night Out of Cooking Classes) HULU - (Watch The New Season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”, Coming To Hulu May 15th) MEANINGFUL BEAUTY - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠meaningfulbeauty.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 25% Off Cindy Crawford's Beauty Line & The Targeted Treatment Duo GIFT SET for FREE) STRAWBERRY - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Strawberry.me/VELVET ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Get Started Today w/ Your $50 Credit because Career Success Shouldn't Wait) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Eddie Ifft is on the show, and he's cracking up us with stories about his most empty shows, getting cut off by a Waymo, and catching Chat CPT. It turns out the last person you want to get caught lying to is you Uber driver. It's kind of hard to fathom just how huge New York City is - as in double the size of LA. Plus: Forever chemicals, and a broom for your colon!

►We decided to make the most out of Zed's trip to the states by having him and Tango on the show so we can talk about all things ZITS!►Get Imp & Skizz Podcast Merch! - https://impandskizz.com►Want to be a part of the live pre-show? Become a sponsor over on Patreon to join us before we jump into our recording. Hang out with us while we dial in our equipment and be the first to find out what that day's recordings are going to be about! Perhaps even offer some of your own insight before we get started!https://www.patreon.com/impandskizz►OUR LINKS!Imp And Skizz YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/impandskizzImp And Skizz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imp.and.skizz/Imp And Skizz Twitter: https://twitter.com/impandskizzImpulse's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/impulsesvSkizzleman's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/mcskizzleman►SPECIAL THANKS TO"Imp&Skizz Podcast" jingle by Richard Thornton: @RichardThornton Podcast Logo by jsonlart: https://twitter.com/jasonlicariart

With the new cast of RHOBH to be announced any day now, reports surface of what Producers hid for many years regarding Dorit Kemsley. Speaking of Dorit, her financial troubles seem to be worsening. Kyle Richards' receives a stern warning from RHOBH producers. Or has she?  Sutton has announced that her and Avi have formally parted ways. Or have they? Sutton makes matters worse with Garcelle, Boz prepares for her second season and last, but certainly not least, Bethenny Frankel just can't stop explaining the ins and outs of her move down South but, in typical B fashion, there is more than meets the eye.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: THRIVE MARKET - ⁠⁠⁠thrivemarket.com/velvetrope⁠⁠⁠ (Get 30% Off Your First Order Of Health Conscious Food, Household Goods, Personal Grooming Products and More) PIQUE LIFE - ⁠⁠⁠⁠piquelife.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠ (20% Off Plus a Free Rechargeable Frother & Glass Beaker If You're Tired of Feeling Depleted & Want to Finally Nourish Your Body the Right Way) SPOT & TANGO - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spotandtango.com/velvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code Velvetrope To Get 50% Off Your First Order of UnKibble For Your Dog) DELETEME - (Get 20% Off By Texting VELVET to 64000 - To Take Control Of Your Data & Keep Your Private Life Private) CORNBREAD - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cornbreadhemp.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (30% Off With Code Velvet on Cornbread's Gummies) WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES - ⁠⁠⁠Redrazz.org⁠⁠⁠ (Find New Ways To Use American Frozen Red Raspberries & Get More Details On Where You Can Grab a Bag) SELFUP - ⁠⁠⁠selfup.com⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code VELVET20 For 20% Off For a Fun Night Out of Cooking Classes) HULU - (Watch The New Season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”, Coming To Hulu May 15th) STRAWBERRY - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Strawberry.me/VELVET ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Get Started Today w/ Your $50 Credit because Career Success Shouldn't Wait) MEANINGFUL BEAUTY - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠meaningfulbeauty.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 25% Off Cindy Crawford's Beauty Line & The Targeted Treatment Duo GIFT SET for FREE) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week Bravo announced four new shows - Ladies of London (The Return), Shahs The Valley (Reboot), The Real Housewives of Rhode Island (New Franchise) and Wife Swap (Housewives Edition). Today we break down these four shows, what to expect, discuss casting, timing and so much more. In other news, Mauricio Umansky has gone wild. Southern Charm has been filming the new season with more drama than ever. Scheana comes for LVP again. Dolores Catania has a health scare. Gia Giudice feuds with everyone. Last, but not least, the most exciting news of all, the one and only Ms. Kerry Washington is working on a Desperate Housewives reboot called Wisteria Lane!!! @amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: PIQUE LIFE - ⁠⁠⁠piquelife.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠ (20% Off Plus a Free Rechargeable Frother & Glass Beaker If You're Tired of Feeling Depleted & Want to Finally Nourish Your Body the Right Way) SPOT & TANGO - ⁠⁠⁠⁠spotandtango.com/velvetrope⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code Velvetrope To Get 50% Off Your First Order of UnKibble For Your Dog) THRIVE MARKET - ⁠⁠thrivemarket.com/velvetrope⁠⁠ (Get 30% Off Your First Order Of Health Conscious Food, Household Goods, Personal Grooming Products and More) DELETEME - (Get 20% Off By Texting VELVET to 64000 - To Take Control Of Your Data & Keep Your Private Life Private) CORNBREAD - ⁠⁠⁠⁠cornbreadhemp.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠ (30% Off With Code Velvet on Cornbread's Gummies) WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES - ⁠⁠Redrazz.org⁠⁠ (Find New Ways To Use American Frozen Red Raspberries & Get More Details On Where You Can Grab a Bag) SELFUP - ⁠⁠selfup.com⁠⁠ (Use Code VELVET20 For 20% Off For a Fun Night Out of Cooking Classes) HULU - (Watch The New Season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”, Coming To Hulu May 15th) STRAWBERRY - ⁠⁠⁠Strawberry.me/VELVET ⁠⁠⁠(Get Started Today w/ Your $50 Credit because Career Success Shouldn't Wait) MEANINGFUL BEAUTY - ⁠⁠⁠⁠meaningfulbeauty.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Get 25% Off Cindy Crawford's Beauty Line & The Targeted Treatment Duo GIFT SET for FREE) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠⁠⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠⁠⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Dorit having now formally filed for divorce from her husband of over ten years, PK, we cannot help but wonder, what next? Today we get answers to the many questions we have surrounding PK and Dorit's divorce. How does Dorit really feel about PK's very public kiss? What is going to happen to Dorit's motion for sole custody of the kids and what motivated that request? Meanwhile, heading south, Katie Ginella skipped the RHOC cast trip due to an epic rumored feud with Emily Simpson. We discuss what we know about this feud, the real reasons why she was absent from the trip and how this will affect her and Emily's RHOC future. Finally, Meredith Marks speaks out on her suspension but, based on her own words that she used, did she just “out herself” to what really happened and went down. Shocking details arise regarding Ms. Mark's suspension as this currently filming season of RHOSLC prepares to finish with a bang. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: SPOT & TANGO - ⁠⁠⁠spotandtango.com/velvetrope⁠⁠⁠ (Use Code Velvetrope To Get 50% Off Your First Order of UnKibble For Your Dog) THRIVE MARKET - ⁠thrivemarket.com/velvetrope⁠ (Get 30% Off Your First Order Of Health Conscious Food, Household Goods, Personal Grooming Products and More) PIQUE LIFE - ⁠⁠piquelife.com/velvet⁠⁠ (20% Off Plus a Free Rechargeable Frother & Glass Beaker If You're Tired of Feeling Depleted & Want to Finally Nourish Your Body the Right Way) DELETEME - (Get 20% Off By Texting VELVET to 64000 - To Take Control Of Your Data & Keep Your Private Life Private) CORNBREAD - ⁠⁠⁠cornbreadhemp.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠ (30% Off With Code Velvet on Cornbread's Gummies) WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES - ⁠Redrazz.org⁠ (Find New Ways To Use American Frozen Red Raspberries & Get More Details On Where You Can Grab a Bag) STRAWBERRY - ⁠⁠Strawberry.me/VELVET ⁠⁠(Get Started Today w/ Your $50 Credit because Career Success Shouldn't Wait) MEANINGFUL BEAUTY - ⁠⁠⁠meaningfulbeauty.com/velvet⁠⁠⁠ (Get 25% Off Cindy Crawford's Beauty Line & The Targeted Treatment Duo GIFT SET for FREE) SELFUP - ⁠selfup.com⁠ (Use Code VELVET20 For 20% Off For a Fun Night Out of Cooking Classes) HULU - (Watch The New Season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”, Coming To Hulu May 15th) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Vanderpump, and her VanderWorld, are once again dominating our screens and causing drama off screen of epic proportions. Vanderpump Villa has dropped, with Stassi, a few weeks ago and the verdict is in. There is some good news and some not so good news for Stassi, Beau and LVP. Meanwhile, Paige DeSorbo has morphed into the new Ariana Madix as both Summer House and Southern Charm call out for help in need of a major next season overhaul. Craig and Paige reveal even more shocking new facts about their uncoupling. Finally, we break down the cast of Vanderpump Rules 2.0, discuss what we know and explain what this show has in store when it drops on our Bravo screens later this year. Rob Schulte returns to help us make sense of it all! ⁠@vanderpumprobs⁠ ⁠@behindvelvetrope⁠ ⁠@davidyontef⁠ BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - ⁠www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope⁠  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: THRIVE MARKET - thrivemarket.com/velvetrope (Get 30% Off Your First Order Of Health Conscious Food, Household Goods, Personal Grooming Products and More) SPOT & TANGO - ⁠⁠spotandtango.com/velvetrope⁠⁠ (Use Code Velvetrope To Get 50% Off Your First Order of UnKibble For Your Dog) PIQUE LIFE - ⁠piquelife.com/velvet⁠ (20% Off Plus a Free Rechargeable Frother & Glass Beaker If You're Tired of Feeling Depleted & Want to Finally Nourish Your Body the Right Way) DELETEME - (Get 20% Off By Texting VELVET to 64000 - To Take Control Of Your Data & Keep Your Private Life Private) MEANINGFUL BEAUTY - ⁠⁠meaningfulbeauty.com/velvet⁠⁠ (Get 25% Off Cindy Crawford's Beauty Line & The Targeted Treatment Duo GIFT SET for FREE) CORNBREAD - ⁠⁠cornbreadhemp.com/velvet⁠⁠ (30% Off With Code Velvet on Cornbread's Gummies) STRAWBERRY - ⁠Strawberry.me/VELVET ⁠(Get Started Today w/ Your $50 Credit because Career Success Shouldn't Wait) SELFUP - selfup.com (Use Code VELVET20 For 20% Off For a Fun Night Out of Cooking Classes) HULU - (Watch The New Season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”, Coming To Hulu May 15th) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact ⁠David@advertising-execs.com⁠ MERCH Available at - ⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine and Gabriella Vigorito step Behind The Rope. The mother /daughter duo from one of the most memorable episodes in sMothered history, that is. Catherine and Gabriella are here to mention it all regarding what it was like to be part of one of TLC's most popular Reality Shows, sMothered. Catherine and Gabriella do it all together - work, dress and, of course, who can forget their now infamous joint Mom / Daughter celery bath. We chat reality TV, Bravo / Housewives, fashion, the joys of NYC, guilty pleasures and so much more so grab a drink, kick back and press play! @catherinegalassovigorito @gabriella_vigorito @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) SPOT & TANGO - spotandtango.com/velvetrope (Use Code Velvetrope To Get 50% Off Your First Order of UnKibble For Your Dog) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices