Podcasts about third age

The Man of the West takes a long look at the words of Malbeth the Seer — including a look at the drafts when Malbeth had nothing to do with this prophecy at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 180:  Designing Your third age: Retirement Planning

Welcome to Middle-earth celebration: week two! In this episode, Leigh takes on the underrated plot of 2002's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, while Lor digs into the forest floor to explore the Slavic myth of the Leshy.FACT CHECKS:Gandalf is an Istari, an angelic being (Maiar) sent to Middle-earth as a wizard during the Third Age. Brad Duriff played Dr. Wheedon in Senseless. The Last March of the Ents is the forty-first soundtrack of the Complete Recordings of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY WITH SOME UBMC MERCH!NEWS & RESOURCES:https://www.npr.orghttps://www.bbc.comhttps://www.them.ushttps://translifeline.org/

I'd say Sam needs a new publicist. Join The Man of the West as we close out our time in Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age with, uh, well, the end of the Third Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'd make one of those “I feel called out” jokes, but I know I'm not tall. Join The Man of the West for an in-depth look at a hobbit nursery rhyme that turns out to be prophetic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West as we continue reading through Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, this time as the White Council finally serves an eviction notice at Dol Guldur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West as he leaves alliterative Old English behind, in order to explore not one, not two, but three Rhymes of Lore. Well, maybe just two and a converted riddle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the concrete jungle of modern urban living, we've lost something fundamental: our connection to the natural world. But Biophilic Design is offering a lifeline, promising to transform our cities from sterile, energy-hungry environments into vibrant, living ecosystems that nurture both human health and planetary well-being.We speak with Luke Engleback, who has over 40 years' experience as a designer at all scales. We talk about biophilic design, ecourbanism, biodiversity, climate change adaptation and health. Luke is a board member and former chair of the Landscape Foundation. He also sits on the Landscape Institute Policy and Public Affairs Committee, and the Midlands Design Panel, the Cambridge Quality Panel and the South Downs National Park. For Luke Biophilic Design isn't just another architectural trend. It's a radical reimagining of how we live, work, and interact with our surroundings. At its heart lies a simple yet profound understanding: we are not separate from nature, but intrinsically part of it.Recent groundbreaking research provides compelling evidence of nature's transformative power. In Finland, a remarkable study revealed the profound impact of natural environments on children's health. Two daycare centres became an unexpected laboratory of discovery. One centre introduced forest soil and leaf litter into its play area, allowing children to get delightfully messy. The results were astonishing. Children in this natural setting developed more diverse microbiomes and, crucially, had fewer harmful pathogens compared to their peers in clinically clean environments.Similar research in Barcelona uncovered another revelation. Medical researchers discovered that children raised in greener urban spaces demonstrated significantly better cognitive performance. This wasn't about wealth or privilege, but about the fundamental human need to connect with living systems.These aren't isolated examples, but part of a growing understanding that our built environments dramatically impact our physical and mental well-being. Climate change has accelerated this recognition. Cities are becoming unbearable heat islands, with temperatures rising dramatically. But biophilic design offers a sophisticated, multi-layered solution. Eco-urbanism emerges as the critical framework for this transformative approach. It's not just design, but a holistic systems thinking methodology that challenges traditional urban planning. Where conventional approaches work in rigid, isolated silos – treating transportation, water management, energy, and green spaces as separate challenges – eco-urbanism sees the city as a living, interconnected organism.Luke Engelback describes this approach as "elastic thinking" – the ability to zoom in and out, understanding how individual interventions connect to broader ecological systems. It's about breaking down artificial boundaries between disciplines, recognizing that a rain garden isn't just about managing water, but about hydrating urban soils, supporting biodiversity, sequestering carbon, and creating cooling microclimates.This systems approach means reimagining every urban element. A street becomes more than a transportation corridor – it's a potential site for water management, carbon capture, biodiversity support, and community well-being. A building's facade isn't just a structural element, but an opportunity for vertical gardens, air purification, and thermal regulation.Innovative urban planners are reimagining cityscapes as living, breathing entities. In Florence, architects designed a revolutionary urban cooling system using natural wind patterns, channelling sea breezes over water features to reduce the need for energy-intensive air conditioning. In the UK, a visionary project Luke worked on in Ashford proposed transforming large agricultural fields into interconnected woodland patches, simultaneously addressing flooding risks, carbon sequestration, and landscape restoration.But biophilic design isn't just about grand architectural gestures. It's accessible to everyone. As landscape architect Luke passionately argues, even small actions matter. A pot plant on a windowsill, a patch of wildflowers instead of a concrete driveway – these seemingly minor interventions create a cumulative positive impact.The potential is extraordinary. Imagine cities where every surface becomes an opportunity for life – green roofs, living walls, urban forests, and integrated water management systems. Where buildings don't just shelter us but actively contribute to ecological regeneration.This isn't wishful thinking. Luke reminds us that leading scientists like Edward O. Wilson have long advocated for a radical reimagining of our relationship with the natural world. His vision of dedicating half the Earth to nature isn't about creating vast, untouchable reserves, but about understanding our fundamental interdependence.Biophilic design represents a paradigm shift from the destructive, linear "take-make-waste" economic model to a circular, regenerative approach. It challenges the siloed thinking that has dominated urban planning, replacing it with systems thinking that recognizes the intricate connections between human health, ecological systems, and urban infrastructure.Luke also says that the benefits extend far beyond environmental sustainability. Research consistently shows that exposure to natural environments reduces stress, improves cognitive function, and supports overall well-being. This is true, in an age of increasing mental health challenges, this isn't just design – it's a form of collective therapy.As our cities continue to grow and climate change intensifies, biophilic design isn't a luxury. It's a necessity. It offers a hopeful, practical pathway to creating urban environments that don't just sustain us but help us thrive.The revolution starts small, as Luke suggests, even a plant on a windowsill, a community garden, a green roof. But its potential is limitless. We are at the pivot point to the future of urban living, where every design choice is an opportunity to reconnect, regenerate, and reimagine our relationship with the living world. Luke has written a brilliant article in our Journal “Biophilic Design and Ecourbanism – an example at Cannock Mill Co-housing, Colchester Winner of the 2024 SALUS Healthy City Design Award for Healthy homes & neighbourhoods”, The Journal of Biophilic Design, Issue 14, Third Age, pp. 82 -87www.studioengleback.com If you like this, please subscribe!Have you got a copy of the Journal? You can now subscribe to the digital edition or purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you'd like to, thank you xWatch the Biophilic Design Conference on demand herewww.biophilicdesignconference.comCredits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign

Send us a textNeil Steinberg and Mark Jonathan Harris are both acclaimed filmmakers and through a partnership with Generation Entertainment, The John A. Hartford Foundation ( https://www.johnahartford.org/resources/view/new-pbs-documentary-film-release-and-screenings-aging-in-america---survive-or-thrive ) and PBS SoCal ( https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/aging-in-america-survive-or-thrive ), on May 1st will be debuting Aging in America: Survive or Thrive ( https://aginginamericasurviveorthrive.com/ ), a one-hour documentary that explores the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly aging population.  The documentary identifies critical issues associated with our rapidly aging population, including ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity, and Alzheimer's disease, but also highlights innovative approaches to address these concerns, and featuring a range of renowned experts, personal stories, and narration from Martin Sheen, the film celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges. Neil is President at Generation Entertainment and has worked extensively as producer/ director in nearly all forms of media ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0825796/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm ). His documentary work includes directing Kisses for the TNT Network and writing and producing a one-hour documentary on the life of Bishop TD Jakes for Lionsgate Television. Neil was the producer and director for the highly acclaimed PBS documentary, Boomer Century 1946-2046. Other aging related projects he has produced and directed for PBS include Life's Third Age and Sages of Aging.Mark ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365057/ ) is a 3-time Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and Emeritus Distinguished Professor in the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California ( https://cinema.usc.edu/faculty/profile.cfm?id=6530&first=&last=harris&title=&did=50&referer=%2Ffaculty%2Ffacultydirectory.cfm&startpage=1&startrow=1 ), where he ran the documentary program for many years. In 2021, Asian Americans, a 5-part series for PBS for which he was Consulting Producer, received a Peabody Award. Among the many documentaries Mark has written, produced and/or directed are The Redwoods, which won an Oscar for Best Short Documentary (1968); The Long Way Home, Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary (1997); and Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport, which won the Academy Award for Best Feature Documentary in 2000 and was selected by the U.S. Library of Congress for permanent preservation in the National Film Registry. Foster, which he wrote and directed, aired on HBO in 2019 and was nominated for Best Documentary Screenplay by the Writers Guild of America.#NeilSteinberg #MarkJonathanHarris #GenerationEntertainment #TheJohnAHartfordFoundation #PBSSoCal #AgingInAmerica #SurviveOrThrive #Documentary #RobertButler #NationalInstituteOnAging #Ageism #EconomicInsecurity #AlzheimersDisease #MartinSheen #Geriatrics #Gerontology #Longevity #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

Thráin escapes the Balrog in Moria and establishes Erebor; Sara can't escape Alan and the PPP quite yet, despite her best efforts. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin a five-part look at the Dwarves, starting with two episodes on Appendix A III to The Lord of the Rings on Durin's Folk. Durin the Deathless lived a very long time, but still managed to die - for now; the Balrog drives Durin's Folk out of Moria — there were people runnin' everywhere, tryin' to run from the destruction; and Azog signs his own death certificate: on Thráin's forehead. Alan and Sara wonder how new baby Durins are recognized, ask if cold drakes have air conditioning, and salute Azog for not using Comic Sans MS. Also, Nar the pirate dwarf from Somerset shows up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West for an in-depth look at two pieces of alliterative verse cried out by a restored King Théoden… just ignore the butchering of Old English and Old Norse, please. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textCreativity is an innate, generative, evolving process of self-expression. One application of creativity requires an individual to be open to new ideas and approaches to seek an original solution to a problem or challenge. Adjusting to retirement presents significant challenges to an individual's emotional, mental, social, and, therefore, physical health. Pursuing creative activities is essential to securing and maintaining a vibrant, healthy retirement lifestyle.In this interview, Hugh Willard will provide an in-depth exploration of the role and application of creativity in the lives of retirees. This will include:a broader and deeper understanding of creativity as a tool for psychological health beyond the historical aesthetic applicationidentifying the basic components and tools of creativity and seeing the ways these support the retiree's process exploring the central role of environment, including relational supports, in fostering (or inhibiting) creativity.About Hugh Willard:Hugh J. Willard is a psychotherapist, singer-songwriter, and author with a career spanning more than thirty-five years. He has developed and taught courses on exploring identity, meaning, and creativity in the second half of life for numerous Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, including those at the Universities of Duke, Georgia, North Carolina State, and UNC-Asheville.Hugh's first nonfiction book, Finding Beauty in the Gray: Stories and Verse from the Third Age, was published in November 2023. His other published works include a children's chapter book series, The Goodwill Vulture's Club, a YA novel, Degotoga, and a novella, Clive's Crossing. He is currently working on his MFA in creative nonfiction at Bay Path University. Hugh also has a podcast series titled Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray.Get in touch with Hugh Willard:Buy Hugh's book:  https://revolutionizeretirement.com/willard Visit Hugh's website: https://hughwillard.com/ What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

We continue in Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age as the Dark Lord makes his return, the forest gets a new name, and the Valar send a little help. They could have screened them a bit better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following excavation at Weathertop (Amon Sûl), a range of post-excavation analyses was undertaken to better understand the site's history and use. Archaeobotanical analysis revealed evidence of plant remains, shedding light on past diets and the environment surrounding the tower. Illustrations of key artefacts and features were produced to aid in visual interpretation and documentation. Find processing involved the cleaning, cataloguing, and detailed recording of artefacts, including pottery, tools, and weapons. Additionally, flotation techniques were employed to recover small organic remains, such as seeds and charcoal, offering further insight into the site's past occupation and use.TLDR: Tilly and Ash discuss the post-excavation analysis of their six week dig on Weathertop!LinksEuropean Association of Archaeologists (EAA), 2025. EAA 2025 Annual Meeting. [Accessed 24 March 2025].The Archaeologist's Teacup, 2025. Microscopes and Magnifications [Accessed 24 March 2025].The Ness of Brodgar Trust, 2025. Degrees of Separation: A Brief Guide to the Flotation Process. [Accessed 24 March 2025].Wessex Archaeology, 2025. Artefact Publication Illustration. [Accessed 24 March 2025].Jigsaw Archaeology, 2025. Introduction to Archaeological Report Writing. [Accessed 24 March 2025].ContactEmail: andmytrowel@gmail.comInstagram: @‌and.my.trowelArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN StoreAffiliatesMotion

Clearly not referring to The Man of the West or any of his clothing, today's title references a line in a poem that Gandalf may have just made up on the spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West as he continues Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, as we witness the power of the Three Rings — and the inevitability of their fading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West for an attempt at Old English as he looks at Aragorn's Lament for the Rohirrim, the classic ubi sunt, and reads Tolkien's own words about ‘the ineluctable ending' of all good things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West for the continuing story Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age, as we witness the fall of Arnor and the waning of Gondor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Excavations at Weathertop (Amon Sûl) have uncovered significant evidence of its role as a Númenórean watchtower and the later decline of Arnor. Artefacts including weapons, pottery, and tools reflect the site's military importance before its destruction by Angmar's forces. Remains of battle and burnt structures provide insight into the final assault on the tower, while later finds suggest sporadic use by travellers and the Dúnedain. This report examines the site's stratigraphy and the material culture uncovered, offering a glimpse into the history and symbolic decline of Weathertop as part of Middle-earth's broader narrative.TLDR: Tilly and Ash excavate the fantastical site of Weathertop as found in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.Links/BibliographyBintliff, J., ed., 2012. Archaeology: Theories, Methods, and Practice. 5th ed. London: Thames & Hudson. Available at: https://archive.org/details/ArchaeologyTheoriesMethodsAndPracticeTheoriesMethodsAndPractice [Accessed 24 March 2025].Tolkien, J.R.R., 1954. The Fellowship of the Ring. London: George Allen & Unwin. Chapter 10 ("A Knife in the Dark").Tolkien, J.R.R., 2001. The Lord of the Rings: Appendices. In: The Return of the King. London: HarperCollins.LOTRO Wiki, 2025. Weathertop. Available at: https://lotro-wiki.com/wiki/Weathertop [Accessed 24 March 2025].Tolkien, C., 1996. The History of Middle-earth, Vol. 10: The Peoples of Middle-earth. London: HarperCollins. Appendix A (The Tale of Years).ContactEmail: andmytrowel@gmail.comInstagram: @‌and.my.trowelArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion

Galadriel has messages for the Three Hunters, even if Gandalf nearly forgets to deliver one of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West for more reading from Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age as, today, he learns that sometimes, a victory is only temporary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, not The Man of the West and any of his PPP co-hosts; it's time for Treebeard and the Ents to sing and march their way to Isengard to deal with someone who should know better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'It's gone. It's done.' 'Yes, Mr. Chris... It's over now.'The last episode of the Sauron series. We cover him throughout the Third Age, his downfall, and his failed resurrection in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth.

YOU SHALL NOT Pass up this Déjà Vu episode! Jake and Tony head back into the Mines of Moria to dig up this GBA tactics game. We also talk about Marvel Rivals, Balloons Tower Defense 6 - Rogue Legends, Bomb Rush Cyber Funk, and Monster Hunter Wilds. Check out this new music from friend of the show Michael! https://open.spotify.com/track/0iNqTBdz5TswBoBULQE2BF?si=t4cEM9t3TLKw5ow-tBjnRAGot a game suggestion? Reach out to us via Email or Twitch! Email: heyilikethatgame@gmail.com⁠Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/heyilikethatgame⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heyilikethatgame.rocks⁠ #propagatethepod

Join The Man of the West for some unexpected advice about ‘brooding' as we conclude the Second Age in Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age in The Silmarillion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once again, while this could describe The Man of the West and the TTT episodes, it's actually Treebeard's thoughts about the Elvish song of the Ent and Entwife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brill Family Foundation: https://peterbrill.net/ Beautiful Journey VR Project: https://beautifuljourneyvr.com/ Press Kit: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jbk8ah5pymfky70l38ocw/BeautifulJourneyVR_PressKit.pdf?rlkey=yzcmzgsi3pruupxop9mc9bg1u&dl=0 Stills from the experience (folder): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/s2jq713q82n0gwhcmk0e0/AGeF9yCfX083yfNWmEk_B9w?rlkey=fejmwb7o8vvoeobco7ihvqxgq&dl=0 Bio photos of the team: Peter Brill received his M.D. from U.C.L.A. and became a board-certified psychiatrist after his residency at the University of Pennsylvania. He also attended the Wharton School of Business where he became a Senior Fellow. He founded and directed the Center for the Study of Adult Development affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. He consulted to over 150 organizations, founded and ran two national companies, while carrying out a private practice. He is a best-selling author who has appeared numerous times on radio and television, and has also lectured internationally. Since moving to Santa Barbara he became the Director of the Third Age Foundation where he lectured and led groups and workshops. His latest publication is Finding Your J Spot, Joy in Midlife and Beyond. He also hosted a radio show titled The Third Age. Additionally, he has served on several boards in Santa Barbara and is currently a member of Social Venture Partners where he served on the executive committee for 3 years. He then founded the Sustainable Change Alliance, an impact investing membership organization.

Join The Man of the West for a closer look at Treebeard's wanderings through the lands of Beleriand in the First Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West for another reading in Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age as we see the fates of the Seven and the Nine, and get a recap of what happened to Sauron when he fled Númenor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aragorn longs for Gondor and a crown buried for a thousand years; Merry and Pippin long to be included in a list of people who don't get squished by Ents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-02-11 Weekly News — Episode 228Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtube.com/live/-08ciY2kW4c?feature=share  Hosts: Gavin Pickin - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsBrad Wood - Senior Developer at Ortus SolutionsBig Thanks to our Sponsor - Ortus SolutionsThe makers of ColdBox, CommandBox, ForgeBox, TestBox and all your favorite box-es out there including BoxLang.A few ways to say thanks back to Ortus Solutions:Buy Tickets to Into the Box 2025 in Washington DC https://t.co/cFLDUJZEyMApril 30, 2025 - May 2, 2025 - Washington, DCLike and subscribe to our videos on YouTube. Help ORTUS reach for the Stars - Star and Fork our ReposStar all of your Github Box Dependencies from CommandBox with https://www.forgebox.io/view/commandbox-github Subscribe to our Podcast on your Podcast Apps and leave us a reviewSign up for a free or paid account on CFCasts, which is releasing new content regularlyBOXLife store: https://www.ortussolutions.com/about-us/shopBuy Ortus's Books102 ColdBox HMVC Quick Tips and Tricks on GumRoad (http://gum.co/coldbox-tips)Now on Amazon! In hardcover too!!!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHB712MLearn Modern ColdFusion (CFML) in 100+ Minutes - Free online https://modern-cfml.ortusbooks.com/ or buy an EBook or Paper copy https://www.ortussolutions.com/learn/books/coldfusion-in-100-minutes Patreon Support ()We have 61 patreons: https://www.patreon.com/ortussolutions. News and AnnouncementsOrtus announce BoxLang to the Java Community and JfokusJfokus has been the birth of BoxLang for the Java community. So Incredibly well received. We even had folks coding on their phones on https://try.boxlang.io for some sweet hoodies. What an amazing event. So much great feedback and amazing response to finally having momentum in the dynamic JVM space. We will definitely be back in 2026 In force. hashtag#boxlang hashtag#jfokus hashtag#dynamicJVM hashtag#communityhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/lmajano_boxlang-jfokus-dynamicjvm-activity-7292961359632240640-N1nc?Get a Free BoxLang+ License with Your ITB 2025 Ticket!At Ortus Solutions, we are dedicated to delivering the best experience for our Into the Box attendees. This year's event will be an exciting opportunity to explore BoxLang and modern CFML development, and we want to ensure that attending in person is even more rewarding.Exclusive On-Site Attendee Benefit: Free 1-Year BoxLang+ License!As a special incentive, all on-site attendees will receive a free 1-year subscription to BoxLang+.BoxLang+ is a professional subscription that enhances development across multiple runtimes, including CLI, web, CommandBox, and serverless environments.https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/get-a-free-boxlang-license-with-your-itb-2025-ticket Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025 Adobe ColdFusion Summit 2025 is here—join us in Las Vegas on Sept 22-23 (optional certification days on Sept 21 or 24). Grab your early bird tickets for just $99 before they're gone. Secure your spot today!Register now: https://bit.ly/414pLF6Team Plans and Exclusive Deals: Into the Box 2025!Thinking about attending Into the Box 2025 but don't want to go alone? Or are you looking to train your team with the latest modern software development tools? We've got you covered. Take advantage of our exclusive team deals and bring your team for an even better experience.Get 50% off your second Into the Box on-site ticket.Buy 2, Get 1 Free – Purchase two on-site tickets, and the third one is on us.https://www.ortussolutions.com/blog/team-plans-and-exclusive-deals-into-the-box-2025 TeraTech release Free Online Course for Modernizing CF AppsA Call to the #ColdFusion Keepers of Middleware-Earth! ⚔️

Join The Man of the West as Aragorn and Legolas sing a lament for Boromir, while Gimli watches on quietly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the podcast!

Repent? Sure! Oh, on second thought. Join The Man of the West as Sauron waffles in our first reading in Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age (or OtRoPatTA as we call it here). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Man of the West is in his happy place, reading the longest piece of Quenya text in The Lord of the Rings as we look at Galadriel's Lament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our journey through the songs and poems in The Lord of the Rings as we listen to Galadriel's Song and her bittersweet memories of Eldamar, as she wonders what ship would ever bear her across so wide a Sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West as he ends his three-week look at the Dwarven kingdom of Khazad-dûm! From Galadriel's far-sightedness and the innocence of the Dwarves of Belegost, we move deep into the Third Age and the fall of Moria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Great Hunt is a celebrated event in the Third Age that draws adventurers and hunters from all across Randland. But what was it like in the Age of Legends? Was it even a thing? Want more Black Tower Podcast stuff? Check out our linktree for links to our Website, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and others! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/blacktowerpodcast Listeners of BTP get 25% off of A Long Expected Soundscape by using our code, TOWER25 https://jordanrannells.com/shop/p/pre-order-the-eye-collection-a-soundscape-of-time Get 10% off of Dubby Energy by using code BTP or this link: https://www.dubby.gg/discount/BTP New Creations by Jen: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com Intro Music - Black Tower Podcast by Slylock https://soundcloud.com/theslylock Outro Music - The Black Tower by Androl-Bard of Time https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrolBardoftime

Once again, no this isn't a title describing The Man of the West: he doesn't really wear hats. But Gandalf did, and Frodo missed him — so he sang a lament that we'll take a look at in this week's Third Age Thursday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legolas sings a sad song about Nimrodel as The Man of the West continues his walk through the poems and songs in The Lord of the Rings in Series 9's Third Age Thursdays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, it was actually younger than The Man of the West. Join him for a deeper dive into the Song of Durin as we look at the rich history found in these stanzas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Company finally leave Rivendell and so do we, as we join Gimli for a rich history lesson in this week's Third Age Thursday poetry reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have time for one more poem in Rivendell before leaving with the Company, this time a nostalgic and sorrowful set of verses from Bilbo as he sits beside the fire and thinks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's it, no more alliteration today. The Man of the West reads a bit more poetry in The Lord of the Rings, starting with a verse that stymied Men of Gondor, followed by a brief warning from Bilbo about the weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the long-term gains of educated investment decisions? The COVID pandemic triggered fear and uncertainty, with many wanting to sell everything amid the stock market's 30% drop. However, disciplined investors maintained their perspective and followed their investment policy. This approach, coupled with proper financial planning, often results in a stronger portfolio after market crashes, helping investors avoid costly mistakes. In contrast, a friend who sold his business for $10 million was initially hesitant to invest in the stock market due to a lack of education, but with advice to seek higher yields and follow a well-planned asset allocation strategy, he increased his earnings from 0.05% to 4.5% annually. Throughout Jesse's monologue, he highlights examples where educated, deliberate, and disciplined decisions helped grow people's portfolios and prepare them for their long-term goals. Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamins, returns to the podcast for the second half of the show. Jesse and Joe each brought 5 questions to ask before retirement - ideally long before retirement. Alternating, back and forth, they discover how few of these questions are about money. Sound investment and retirement planning isn't just about the number going up, but also about what you're going to do with the money you accumulate. Many of us plan to enjoy plenty of golfing during retirement, but, who among us can say we'd like to golf every day for 20 years? Join Jesse and Joe on an exploration of the questions you need to ask when planning your retirement.   Key Takeaways:• Have you taken your mental and physical health into consideration when planning your retirement years? • How long do you expect to be retired? And what do you plan to do with your time? • Find something you can passionately be involved in during your retirement years. • Why “chasing kids” isn't a great retirement plan. • How to simplify your savings plan and make the most of it. • What engineers can teach us about planning for the unknown unknowns.   Key Timestamps:(02:14) - Jesse's Monologue: Putting a Dollar Sign on Financial Planning (07:23) - Car Loan Decision Making (08:24) - Backdoor IRA Contributions (10:11) - Choosing the Right Home Location (14:01) - Understanding Cash Balance Plans (20:48) - Interview: Joe Saul-Sehy (22:08) - Top Questions for Retirement Planning (37:40) - Creative Solutions for Health Insurance in Retirement (39:20) - Behavioral Aspects of Investing (41:26) - The Fee Wars and Financial Planning (45:36) - Asset Allocation and Investment Choices (48:45) - Health and Healthcare in Retirement (53:05) - Maintaining Relationships in Retirement (57:46) - Protecting Yourself in Retirement (01:01:06) - Giving Back to the Community (01:07:58) - Conclusion and Podcast Information   Key Topics Discussed:The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Rochester New York, financial planner, financial advisor, wealth management, retirement planning, tax planning, personal finance, retirement lifestyle, FIRE lifestyle, mental health, physical health   Mentions:Website: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-saul-sehy-b3426b31/ What Retirees Want: A Holistic View of Life's Third Age by Ken Dychtwald and Robert Morison Keys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years by Fritz Gilbert   More of The Best Interest:Check out the Best Interest Blog at bestinterest.blog Contact me at jesse@bestinterest.blog The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for educational and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

Join The Man of the West as he extends his Middle-earth Map Monday visit to Rivendell by an extra week, to look at the role it played in the history of the Third Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West, who's extending his visit in Rivendell awhile, as he looks at a song that Bilbo describes only as “a song to Elbereth”. That's like saying the Silmarils are these shiny jewels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Man of the West finishes his reading and discussion of Bilbo's cheeky poem about Eärendil in this week's Third Age Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join The Man of the West as he starts his study of Bilbo's latest chart-topping single, The Song of Eärendil, and learns just how many versions of it there really were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who's coming up with these episode titles? Today's Third Age Thursday reading continues with poetry in The Lord of the Rings; this time, with Sam's recitation of his own epic lay about trolls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices