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Another city, another Sabbath, another synagogue, another sermon. Ah, the life of a traveling evangelist! And in each new city, Paul and his companions see a pattern: enthusiastic crowds but also hostile opponents; the seed of a new church but also growing persecution. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

EP 220 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast Nic tells the tale of his most memorable whitetail buck to date and KJ tells how the 3rd time was a charm for his first whitetail!  

It's that festive time of year, but roughly 50% of the Geek Salad crew aren't feeling all that festive. So in this episode, they bring you their holiday cheer and holiday agita! It's a great way to take stock of the horrific hellscape of 2025 with a look at both the Naughty and the Nice! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also available on Spotify,iTunes,  iHeart Radio and wherever else you get your podcasts! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek Salad archive right from your Android or iPhone!  You can get the app at either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store!  Want Geek Salad swag?  Check out our new store on Tee Public, where you can get t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and so much other stuff!!!  Shop here! Geek Salad episodes are now also available to stream on YouTube.  “Like” and Subscribe to their channel at Geek Salad Podcast at www.youtube.com Contact Geek Salad at geeksaladradio@gmail.com.  Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Check out their website at www.geek-salad.com, and please subscribe to their Blue Sky feed: @geeksaladradio Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity.  Listener discretion is advised.  

“Send us a Hey Now!”We are taking a couple of weeks off from recording full length episodes so have delved into our back catalog to bring you a couple of our favorites.Up this week is Brian's choice where he chose that we relisten to the Vale's Tale episode we did back in Season 2, episode 5 on the subject of Nigel Mansell.So, if you didn't catch it the first time (or even if you did), take a listen as we recap his amazing F1 career.Support the showWe would love you to join our Discord server so use this invite link to join us https://discord.gg/XCyemDdzGB To sign up to our newsletter then follow this link https://dirty-side-digest.beehiiv.com/subscribeIf you would like to sign up for the 100 Seconds of DRS then drop us an email stating your time zone to dirtysideofthetrack@gmail.comAlso please like, follow, and share our content on Threads, X, BlueSky, Facebook, & Instagram, links to which can be found on our website.One last call to arms is that if you do listen along and like us then first of all thanks, but secondly could we ask that you leave a review and a 5 star rating - please & thanks!If you would like to help the Dirty Side promote the show then we are now on Buy me a coffee where 100% of anything we get will get pumped into advertising the show https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dirtysideofthetrackDirty Side of the Track is hosted on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unlocking Generational Dreams in a Danish Winter's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: På en kold vinterdag, hvor snefnug dalede stille ned, var Kasper og Signe i gang med at rydde op på loftet i deres afdøde bedsteforældres hyggelige bondehus i den danske provins.En: On a cold winter day, where snowflakes quietly drifted down, Kasper and Signe were busy cleaning up the attic in their late grandparents' cozy farmhouse in the Danish countryside.Da: Det var et gammelt hus, omgivet af nøgne ege og et tyndt lag sne, der glimtede i vinterlyset.En: It was an old house, surrounded by bare oaks and a thin layer of snow that glittered in the winter light.Da: Mens de ryddede op mellem de gamle trækister og støvede møbler, stødte Signe på en gammel, gulnet konvolut.En: As they cleared away among the old wooden chests and dusty furniture, Signe came across an old, yellowed envelope.Da: "Kasper, se hvad jeg har fundet," kaldte Signe, hendes stemme fyldt med undren og et strejf af håb.En: "Kasper, look what I found," called Signe, her voice filled with wonder and a hint of hope.Da: Kasper, praktisk som han var, så først kun op fra sin bunke og hævede et øjenbryn.En: Kasper, practical as he was, only looked up from his pile at first and raised an eyebrow.Da: "Det er vel bare mere affald?"En: "It's probably just more trash?"Da: spurgte han rutinemæssigt, mens han forsatte med at fylde en papkasse med ubrugelige genstande.En: he asked routinely as he continued to fill a cardboard box with useless items.Da: Signe åbnede forsigtigt konvolutten, og en foldet seddel gled ud.En: Signe carefully opened the envelope, and a folded note slipped out.Da: Da hun begyndte at læse, ændrede hendes øjne sig fra nysgerrighed til noget langt dybere.En: As she began to read, her eyes changed from curiosity to something much deeper.Da: Det var et brev fra deres bedstefar, skrevet til dem mange år før.En: It was a letter from their grandfather, written to them many years before.Da: Det handlede om hans liv på gården, hans dybe kærlighed til stedet, og hans ønsker for dets fremtid.En: It spoke about his life on the farm, his deep love for the place, and his wishes for its future.Da: Kasper stoppede op og kiggede på hende med en blanding af irritation og interesse.En: Kasper paused and looked at her with a mixture of irritation and interest.Da: "Hvad står der?"En: "What does it say?"Da: Signe tøvede først.En: Signe hesitated at first.Da: Hun vidste, hvor meget huset betød for hende, men også hvor pragmatisk Kasper var.En: She knew how much the house meant to her, but also how pragmatic Kasper was.Da: Alligevel samlede hun mod.En: Still, she gathered courage.Da: "Det er om bedstefars drømme," sagde hun blidt.En: "It's about grandpa's dreams," she said gently.Da: Hun begyndte at læse højt.En: She began to read aloud.Da: Brevet fortalte om bedstefars glade minder om hele familien samlet ved julemiddagen i køkkenet, om hans vision om, at huset skulle forblive i familien, hvor det kunne skabe nye minder i takt med generationsskiftene.En: The letter told of grandpa's happy memories of the whole family gathered at Christmas dinner in the kitchen, about his vision that the house should remain in the family, where it could create new memories through the generations.Da: Det var en kærlighedserklæring til stedet og et håb om varig forbindelse.En: It was a love letter to the place and a hope for lasting connection.Da: Kaspers ansigt blødte op, da han lyttede.En: Kasper's face softened as he listened.Da: Ordene ramte ham dybt, vækkede noget, han ikke havde forventet.En: The words struck him deeply, awakening something he hadn't expected.Da: Han kiggede rundt i loftet, på tingene fra deres barndom, og indså, at huset var mere end blot mursten og træ.En: He looked around the attic, at the things from their childhood, and realized that the house was more than just bricks and wood.Da: "Vi kan ikke sælge det," sagde Kasper til sidst, rørt, mens han trak vejret dybt ind.En: "We can't sell it," Kasper finally said, moved, as he took a deep breath.Da: "Det må være en måde at beholde det på."En: "There must be a way to keep it."Da: For første gang i dagevis smilede Signe ægte.En: For the first time in days, Signe genuinely smiled.Da: "Vi skal nok finde en løsning," bekræftede hun og betragtede sin bror med taknemmelighed.En: "We will find a solution," she confirmed, looking at her brother with gratitude.Da: De gik hånd i hånd ned ad den smalle loftstrappe, fast besluttede på at ære deres bedstefars ønsker.En: They went hand in hand down the narrow attic stairs, determined to honor their grandfather's wishes.Da: I den lune stue sad de sammen og formulerede en plan.En: In the warm living room, they sat together and formulated a plan.Da: De blev enige om at holde et familiemøde og diskutere mulige måder at håndtere gælden på uden at opgive deres elskede barndomshjem.En: They agreed to hold a family meeting and discuss possible ways to handle the debt without giving up their beloved childhood home.Da: Kasper havde lært at værdsætte sit familiearv mere, mens Signe forstod betydningen af at finde en balance mellem følelser og ansvar.En: Kasper had learned to appreciate his family heritage more, while Signe understood the importance of finding a balance between emotions and responsibility.Da: Sneen faldt stille udenfor, men inde i det gamle bondehus var alt varmt og fyldt med håbet om en lysere fremtid.En: The snow fell quietly outside, but inside the old farmhouse, everything was warm and filled with the hope of a brighter future. Vocabulary Words:attic: loftsnowflakes: snefnugdrifted: daledecountryside: provinsoak: egelayer: lagglittered: glimtedechests: trækisterdusty: støvedewonder: undrenenvelope: konvolutyielded: gik i stykkercuriosity: nysgerrighedpragmatic: pragmatiskcourage: modmemories: minderconnection: forbindelseirritation: irritationvision: visiongenerations: generationsskifteneroots: rødderhandled: behandledevaluable: værdifuldrecognized: genkendtappreciated: værdsatteresponsibility: ansvarpreserve: bevareheritage: arvloved ones: elskedegrateful: taknemmelig

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Dreams: A Winter's Tale of Resilience and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent froid soufflait doucement à travers les champs, transportant avec lui l'odeur délicate de la lavande qui s'accrochait encore aux buissons, même en hiver.En: The cold wind blew gently across the fields, carrying with it the delicate scent of lavender that still clung to the bushes, even in winter.Fr: Émile se tenait là, regardant les rangées bien ordonnées, rêvant de jours plus chauds.En: Émile stood there, looking at the neatly ordered rows, dreaming of warmer days.Fr: La ferme de lavande en Provence était paisible, mais elle portait les traces des récents défis climatiques.En: The lavender farm in Provence was peaceful, but it bore the marks of recent climate challenges.Fr: Émile était un artisan passionné.En: Émile was a passionate artisan.Fr: Il aimait transformer sa lavande en beaux produits.En: He loved transforming his lavender into beautiful products.Fr: Savons, huiles, sachets – chaque article était fabriqué avec soin.En: Soaps, oils, sachets—each item was crafted with care.Fr: Avec Noël approchant, il était anxieux.En: With Noël approaching, he was anxious.Fr: Le marché de Noël local était l'opportunité idéale pour redonner vie à son affaire, pour passer l'hiver sans soucis.En: The local Christmas market was the perfect opportunity to revive his business, to get through the winter without worries.Fr: À côté de lui, Chantal affichait un sourire éclatant.En: Next to him, Chantal displayed a radiant smile.Fr: Elle était pleine d'énergie et d'enthousiasme, apprenant le métier avec dévouement.En: She was full of energy and enthusiasm, learning the craft with dedication.Fr: Pourtant, une incertitude grandissait en elle.En: Yet, uncertainty was growing within her.Fr: Devait-elle rester à la ferme ou explorer de nouvelles opportunités en ville ?En: Should she stay on the farm or explore new opportunities in the city?Fr: Sa loyauté envers Émile était grande, mais elle avait aussi ses propres rêves à réaliser.En: Her loyalty to Émile was strong, but she also had her own dreams to fulfill.Fr: La récolte de lavande avait été mauvaise cette année.En: The lavender harvest had been poor this year.Fr: Le froid inattendu avait réduit la production.En: The unexpected cold had reduced production.Fr: Mais, Émile ne se laissait pas abattre.En: But Émile did not let this get him down.Fr: Il avait une idée.En: He had an idea.Fr: Il allait créer des coffrets-cadeaux uniques.En: He would create unique gift boxes.Fr: Grâce à des matériaux recyclés et à une présentation soignée, il espérait capter l'attention des visiteurs du marché.En: Using recycled materials and a careful presentation, he hoped to capture the attention of the market's visitors.Fr: Les jours passaient, et avec Chantal à ses côtés, Émile se préparait pour le grand jour.En: Days passed, and with Chantal by his side, Émile prepared for the big day.Fr: La veille du marché, ils emballèrent les derniers produits à la lumière des guirlandes clignotantes qui ornaient la ferme.En: On the eve of the market, they packaged the last products under the light of twinkling garlands that adorned the farm.Fr: L'excitation montait.En: Excitement was building.Fr: À l'aube, le village de Provence s'animait.En: At dawn, the village of Provence came alive.Fr: Le marché de Noël était magique.En: The Christmas market was magical.Fr: Les stands en bois, ornés de lumières scintillantes, ajoutaient une chaleur festive à l'air glacé.En: The wooden stalls, adorned with sparkling lights, added a festive warmth to the chilly air.Fr: Émile exposa ses produits, chaque paquet un petit trésor de lavande.En: Émile displayed his products, each package a little treasure of lavender.Fr: Les visiteurs affluaient, attirés par l'odeur envoûtante.En: Visitors flocked, drawn by the enchanting smell.Fr: Émile expliquait, vendait, et bientôt une foule s'amassait devant son stand.En: Émile explained, sold, and soon a crowd gathered in front of his stall.Fr: Soudain, un acheteur important s'approcha.En: Suddenly, an important buyer approached.Fr: Il aimait les produits, mais demandait une grande commande pour l'année prochaine.En: He loved the products but requested a large order for the following year.Fr: Émile hésita, conscient de ses limites actuelles.En: Émile hesitated, aware of his current limitations.Fr: Mais tout n'était pas perdu.En: But all was not lost.Fr: Un petit détaillant local, appréciant l'effort et la qualité des produits, proposa un partenariat.En: A small local retailer, appreciating the effort and quality of the products, proposed a partnership.Fr: Il ne cherchait pas de grande quantité.En: He wasn't looking for large quantities.Fr: Juste quelque chose de spécial pour sa boutique.En: Just something special for his shop.Fr: Émile accepta avec gratitude.En: Émile accepted with gratitude.Fr: Le sourire sincère de Chantal lui réchauffa le cœur.En: The sincere smile of Chantal warmed his heart.Fr: Elle avait pris sa décision.En: She had made her decision.Fr: Elle resterait pour une autre saison.En: She would stay for another season.Fr: Inspirée par la détermination d'Émile, elle voyait désormais son rôle à la ferme sous un nouvel angle.En: Inspired by Émile's determination, she now saw her role on the farm from a new perspective.Fr: L'hiver était peut-être froid, mais le succès était au rendez-vous.En: Winter might have been cold, but success had arrived.Fr: Émile avait trouvé un moyen de surmonter les obstacles.En: Émile had found a way to overcome the obstacles.Fr: Il était prêt à adapter ses méthodes pour l'avenir, et Chantal sentait sa place renforcée dans cette communauté chaleureuse.En: He was ready to adapt his methods for the future, and Chantal felt her place strengthened in this warm community.Fr: Ensemble, ils regardèrent les lumières du marché, emplis d'espoir et d'unité.En: Together, they looked at the market's lights, filled with hope and unity.Fr: La ferme était non seulement une source de vie, mais désormais un symbole de résistance et de rêve partagé.En: The farm was not only a source of life but now a symbol of resilience and shared dreams. Vocabulary Words:the wind: le ventthe field: le champthe scent: l'odeurthe bush: le buissonto cling: s'accrocherthe row: la rangéethe artisan: l'artisanthe soap: le savonthe sachet: le sachetthe garland: la guirlandeto display: afficherthe harvest: la récoltethe obstacle: l'obstaclethe opportunity: l'opportunitéto craft: fabriquerto approach: s'approcherthe retailer: le détaillantthe partnership: le partenariatto propose: proposerthe twilight: l'aubeenchanted: envoûtantthe package: le paquetto flock: affluerthe crowd: la fouleto overcome: surmonterthe resilience: la résistancethe determination: la déterminationto embellish: ornerto hesitate: hésiterto fulfill: réaliser

In this hour of the Sports Gambling Podcast, hosts Sean Green and Ryan Kramer preview more NFL Week 16 games, do Primetime Previews, Tale of the Tape, and give their Best Bets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tish Saves Preston, Corpse Hawking, Trump's Handmaid's Tale, & Stu's Tribute.Welcome to episode forty-two of David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast. In this episode, David and Stu cover the following:1) Some updates about past issues we covered, including how David is repulsed by Levis, and is steadfast that AOC is more palatable than JD Piglet Vance, who met the Pope one day and the next day the Pope died of a stroke. We also discuss how NY Attorney General Tish James, a Trump nemesis, cut a real estate deal and saved the Preston school, while Trump has not closed any significant trade deals or ended the war in Ukraine or Gaza.2) Harvard has had its share of scandals these days, including how a morgue manager, Sedgwick Lodge, was selling body parts for cash in what can only be described as a comic macabre criminal enterprise.3) Trump has proposed paying women a $5,000 bonus if they have a baby and are US citizens in order to increase America's declining birth rates. We suspect that this must be a brainchild of his best friend, Elon Musk, who pays women $15 million for having his babies, as noted in a recent Wall Street Journal article. This proposal is truly sickening and reflects the values of Elizabeth Warren rather than the Republican Party.3) Stu ends the show by reading a letter from a friend who is close to dying and his farewell which is rather poignant. This fitting tribute is heartfelt and moving.We welcome comments on our podcasts as well which can be left on our website or any other platform you may be tuning in on.Connect with David & Stu:Email David & Stu at davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/) and please leave comments for our consideration.

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Ever wondered how a classic tale like "A Christmas Carol" would unfold in today's world? Meet Mr. Magoo, our 21st-century Scrooge, who transforms from a miserly businessman into a benevolent mentor. This modern twist on Dickens' timeless story is a journey of renewal, hope, and the enduring spirit of giving. Join us as we explore the lessons of the past, embrace the present, and envision a future filled with change. #Transformation, #Leadership, #ModernScrooge,The Journey of Transformation: In this unique rendition, Scrooge's journey is set against the backdrop of a glowing, modern cityscape. The narrative unfolds with the familiar ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, each bringing their own lessons and insights. As Scrooge navigates through his memory palace, he encounters figures like Don Rickles, Buddha, and Rumi, who guide him towards a path of renewal and hope.Lessons from the Past: The ghost of Christmas past, portrayed by Don Rickles, takes Scrooge on a journey through his youthful mistakes. Through playful tapping and light laughter, Scrooge learns the importance of kindness and the impact of small acts of generosity.Embracing the Present: Buddha, the ghost of Christmas present, reveals the life Scrooge touches today. With serene and radiant presence, Buddha shows Scrooge the power of mentorship and the joy of helping others. The scene is alive with soft chimes and children's laughter, symbolizing the beauty of living in the moment.A Vision for the Future: Rumi, the ghost of Christmas future, whispers what lies ahead for Scrooge. Through illuminated manuscripts and glowing PAO cards, Scrooge envisions a future where his legacy of knowledge and kindness continues to inspire others.Conclusion: This modern take on "A Christmas Carol" is a heartwarming reminder of the power of transformation and the spirit of giving. As we celebrate the holiday season, let us embrace the lessons of the past, live fully in the present, and look forward to a future filled with hope and change. Subscribe now to join us on this inspiring journey.Here are insights from my episode:Transformation is possible at any stage of life, as demonstrated by Scrooge's journey from a miserly businessman to a benevolent mentor.The power of kindness and small acts of generosity can have a profound impact on both the giver and the receiver.Living in the present and embracing the joy of helping others can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.Reflecting on past mistakes with humor and grace can provide valuable lessons for personal growth.Envisioning a future filled with hope and change can inspire others and create a lasting legacy of knowledge and kindness.#ModernChristmasCarol, #TransformationStory,#21stCenturyScrooge, #HolidayInspiration,

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Rain or Shine: A Tale of Friendship at the Christmas Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El Parc de la Ciutadella estava ple de llums de Nadal.En: El Parc de la Ciutadella was full of Christmas lights.Ca: Els arbres estaven decorats amb guirnaldes brillants que donaven al lloc una atmosfera màgica.En: The trees were decorated with bright garlands that gave the place a magical atmosphere.Ca: La Júlia, el Pau i la Mireia estaven ocupats a preparar la seva parada al mercat de Nadal d'últim moment.En: La Júlia, el Pau, and la Mireia were busy preparing their stall at the last-minute Christmas market.Ca: Feia fred, però l'ambient era càlid i alegre.En: It was cold, but the atmosphere was warm and cheerful.Ca: La Júlia, sempre organitzada, revisava la llista de tasques.En: La Júlia, always organized, was checking the task list.Ca: Hi havia moltes coses per fer i poc temps.En: There were many things to do and little time.Ca: La Mireia estava al seu costat, parlant del temps canviant.En: La Mireia was next to her, talking about the changing weather.Ca: "Potser plourà", va dir un pèl preocupada.En: "It might rain," she said, a bit worried.Ca: "No et preocupis, estarem bé", va respondre Pau amb confiança, intentant relaxar l'ambient.En: "Don't worry, we'll be fine," Pau replied confidently, trying to ease the tension.Ca: En círculs, la Júlia intentava esbrinar com muntar tot al lloc indicat.En: In circles, la Júlia was trying to figure out how to set everything up in the designated spot.Ca: "Falten materials!En: "We're missing materials!Ca: I el Pau està pintant cartells en comptes d'ajudar amb la decoració", va dir, un xic frustrada.En: And el Pau is painting signs instead of helping with the decorations," she said, a bit frustrated.Ca: Pau s'ho va prendre amb calma: "Els cartells són importants, Júlia!En: Pau took it calmly: "The signs are important, Júlia!Ca: Atreuen la vista dels compradors".En: They catch the buyers' eyes."Ca: Aleshores, la Júlia, sentint la pressió, va recordar que havia de confiar més en els seus amics.En: Then, la Júlia, feeling the pressure, remembered she needed to trust her friends more.Ca: Va decidir delegar algunes de les seves tasques.En: She decided to delegate some of her tasks.Ca: "Mireia, pots encarregar-te de les decoracions?En: "Mireia, can you take care of the decorations?Ca: Pau, quan acabis amb els cartells, ajuda'm amb les estovalles", va demanar.En: Pau, when you finish with the signs, help me with the tablecloths," she requested.Ca: Mentre treballaven junts, el cel es va ennegrir de sobte.En: As they worked together, the sky suddenly darkened.Ca: Va començar a ploure de forma inesperada.En: It began to rain unexpectedly.Ca: Les gotes d'aigua amenaçaven amb mullir les seves artesanies.En: The raindrops threatened to soak their crafts.Ca: "Oh no, les nostres coses!En: "Oh no, our things!"Ca: " va exclamar la Mireia, agafant ràpidament unes bosses de plàstic per cobrir-les.En: Mireia exclaimed, quickly grabbing some plastic bags to cover them.Ca: El Pau, en un acte de creativitat, va proposar utilitzar els paraigües per protegir els objectes de la pluja.En: El Pau, in an act of creativity, proposed using umbrellas to protect the items from the rain.Ca: "No hem de tancar encara", va dir Pau.En: "We don't have to close yet," Pau said.Ca: "Podem fer-ho funcionar!En: "We can make it work!"Ca: "Van treballar ràpidament junts, col·locant paraigües sobre les artesanies.En: They worked quickly together, placing umbrellas over the crafts.Ca: Al cap de poc, la pluja es va aturar, i van aparèixer uns quants compradors interessats en la seva dedicació.En: Soon, the rain stopped, and a few buyers appeared, interested in their dedication.Ca: Una família es va aturar, admirant les peces úniques que havien protegides amb tant d'esforç.En: A family stopped, admiring the unique pieces they had so carefully protected.Ca: "Esteu oberts encara?En: "Are you still open?Ca: Ens agradaria veure més", va dir una de les compradores.En: We'd like to see more," one of the buyers said.Ca: La Júlia, somrient, va respondre: "És clar, sí!En: La Júlia, smiling, replied, "Of course, yes!Ca: Mireu el que tenim!En: Take a look at what we have!"Ca: " La situació havia canviat gràcies al treball en equip i a l'enginy de tots tres.En: The situation had changed thanks to the teamwork and ingenuity of all three.Ca: Al final del dia, la Júlia va sentir-se satisfeta i agraïda.En: At the end of the day, la Júlia felt satisfied and grateful.Ca: Havien venut molt, i l'esforç conjunt havia valgut la pena.En: They had sold a lot, and the joint effort had been worth it.Ca: Així va aprendre que confiar en els seus amics i adaptar-se als canvis era clau per superar qualsevol obstacle.En: She learned that trusting her friends and adapting to changes was key to overcoming any obstacle.Ca: La ciutat de Barcelona seguia brillant sota les llums de Nadal, i la Júlia, el Pau i la Mireia van marxar de la parada amb el cor ple d'alegria i confiança renovada.En: The city of Barcelona continued to shine under the Christmas lights, and la Júlia, el Pau, and la Mireia left the stall with hearts full of joy and renewed confidence. Vocabulary Words:lights: les llumsgarlands: les guirnaldesstall: la paradaatmosphere: l'atmosferatask list: la llista de tasquesweather: el tempsrain: la plujacircles: els círculsmaterials: els materialssigns: els cartellstablecloths: les estovallesraindrops: les gotes d'aiguacrafts: les artesaniesumbrellas: els paraigüesitems: els objectesbuyers: els compradorsdedication: la dedicaciópieces: les pecesingenuity: l'enginyeffort: l'esforçobstacle: l'obstacleconfident: amb confiançaworried: preocupadato delegate: delegarto protect: protegirto admire: admirarto overcome: superarunexpectedly: de forma inesperadaunique: úniquestrust: la confiança

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Unity Rekindled: A Family Winter Tale at Connaught Place Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की एक चमचमाती शाम थी।En: It was a sparkling winter evening.Hi: क्नॉट प्लेस, नयी दिल्ली के दिल में, अपनी पूरी रौनक में था।En: Connaught Place, the heart of New Delhi, was in all its glory.Hi: क्रिसमस की चहल-पहल और रंग-बिरंगी लाइट्स ने मानो पूरे बाजार को सजीव कर दिया था।En: The Christmas hustle and bustle and multicolored lights seemed to have brought the entire market to life.Hi: इसी भीड़-भाड़ के बीच, एक छोटे से कैफे की खिड़की के पास, तीन भाई-बहन - रिया, संजय और नीला - बैठे थे।En: Amidst this crowd, near the window of a small cafe, sat three siblings - Riya, Sanjay, and Neela.Hi: उनके बीच में गरम कॉफी तो थी, लेकिन बातचीत में ठंडक महसूस हो रही थी।En: While they had hot coffee between them, a chill lingered in their conversation.Hi: संजय, सबसे बड़े भाई, हमेशा से परिवार की उम्मीदों का भार अपने कंधों पर उठाते आए थे।En: Sanjay, the eldest brother, had always borne the weight of the family's expectations.Hi: उनके सामने बैठी रिया ने मन ही मन निर्णय कर लिया था कि आज अपनी बात कह कर ही रहेगी।En: Opposite him, Riya had resolved in her mind that today she would speak her mind.Hi: दूसरी ओर नीला, जो हमेशा हँसमुख रहती थी, अंदर ही अंदर अपने रास्ते को लेकर असमंजस में थी।En: On the other hand, Neela, who was always cheerful, was internally conflicted about her path.Hi: जब वेटर ने कॉफी सर्व की, रिया ने लम्बी सांस ली और संजय की ओर देखा।En: When the waiter served the coffee, Riya took a deep breath and looked at Sanjay.Hi: "संजय भैया," उसने धीमी आवाज में कहा, "मैं कुछ कहना चाहती हूँ।En: "Sanjay Bhaiya," she said in a low voice, "I want to say something."Hi: "संजय ने भौंहें चढ़ा दीं।En: Sanjay raised his eyebrows.Hi: "क्या बात है, रिया?En: "What is it, Riya?Hi: कुछ परेशान हो?En: Are you worried about something?"Hi: " उसने पूछा।En: he asked.Hi: "हाँ," रिया ने कहा, "तुम हमेशा मेरे काम को आसान समझकर नजरअंदाज करते हो।En: "Yes," Riya said, "You always overlook my work thinking it's easy.Hi: पर मेरा भी एक सपना है, और मैं चाहती हूँ कि तुम मेरा सम्मान करो।En: But I have a dream too, and I want you to respect it."Hi: "संजय ने चौंक कर उसकी तरफ देखा।En: Sanjay looked at her in surprise.Hi: वो रुक कर सोचने लगा कि शायद उसने अनजाने में ही रिया की मेहनत को नजरअंदाज किया था।En: He paused, realizing that perhaps unknowingly, he had overlooked Riya's efforts.Hi: नीला ने रिया का हाथ थामा और धीमे से कहा, "दीदी, मैं हमेशा तुम्हारे सपनों को समझने की कोशिश करती हूँ।En: Neela held Riya's hand and softly said, "Sister, I always try to understand your dreams."Hi: "रिया ने मुस्कुराते हुए नीला को धन्यवाद दिया और एक तरह से हल्कापन महसूस किया।En: Riya smiled, thanked Neela, and felt a sense of relief.Hi: तीनों के बीच कुछ देर तक खामोशी रही, पर वो खामोशी राहत भरी थी।En: There was a silence between the three for a while, but it was a comforting silence.Hi: कुछ देर बाद संजय ने कहा, "मुझे माफ कर दो रिया।En: After some time, Sanjay said, "I'm sorry, Riya.Hi: मैं हमेशा तुम्हारे समर्पण और मेहनत की इज्जत करूंगा।En: I will always honor your dedication and hard work."Hi: " उसकी आँखों में सच्चाई थी।En: There was truth in his eyes.Hi: रिया ने अपने भाई को बड़े अरसे बाद इस तरह का अनुभव बांटते देखा।En: Riya saw her brother sharing such an experience after a long time.Hi: उसने भी संजय की माफी को स्वीकार किया और नीला की ओर देख मुस्कुराई।En: She accepted Sanjay's apology and smiled at Neela.Hi: नीला के चेहरे पर संतोष की मुस्कान लौट आई।En: A smile of satisfaction returned to Neela's face.Hi: जब तीनों कैफे से बाहर निकले, तो वो रिश्तों में नयी गर्माहट महसूस कर रहे थे।En: When the three stepped out of the cafe, they felt a new warmth in their relationships.Hi: क्नॉट प्लेस की चमक-दमक अब पहले से कहीं ज्यादा खूबसूरत लग रही थी।En: The sparkle of Connaught Place seemed more beautiful than ever.Hi: इस बार परिवार का साथ और दिलों का मेल उन्हें असल में ये एहसास दिला रहा था कि एकता में ही ताकत है।En: This time, being with family and the bonding of hearts truly made them realize that there is strength in unity. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: चमचमातीevening: शामheart: दिलglory: रौनकhustle and bustle: चहल-पहलlinger: महसूसburden: भारresolved: निर्णयinternally: अंदर ही अंदरconflicted: असमंजसeyebrows: भौंहेंoverlook: नजरअंदाजrealize: एहसासconversational: बातचीतsoftly: धीमे सेsense: एहसासsilence: खामोशीhonor: इज्जतdedication: समर्पणapology: माफीaccept: स्वीकारexperience: अनुभवsatisfaction: संतोषstrength: ताकतunity: एकताchirpy: हँसमुखbore: उठातेefforts: मेहनतbreathe: सांसwarmth: गर्माहट

Guest: Tracy WellsPlaywright ofWhistle Stop, Totally Murder!, Angels of Bataan, One Stoplight Town, A Night Under The Stars, Finding Corey Taylor, Happily Ever Before, The Man in the Brown Suit, Great Expectations, The Little Mermaid, Anne of Green Gables, Les Miserables, Pride and Prejudice, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rotten Apples, Eclipse, A Trip To The Moon, Eerie Academy, Night of the Macabre, Swan Lake, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, The Phantom of the Opera, The Tale of the Nutcracker, Emma, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Spaghetti Western...Or Mission Im-Pasta-ble, and many more.Official Website: https://www.tracywellsplaywright.com/Tracy Wells Bio: Tracy Wells' love of theater started at an early age when her parents took her to see big name shows in local community theaters.  She loved the characters, the scenery, the costumes, and most importantly, the beautiful stories that came to life before her eyes.  As a teenager, Tracy joined her high school drama department and got her own taste of small stage stardom—as well as her first glimpse into the challenges that schools and community theaters face, such as limited budgets, little to no stage or storage space, and the lack of scripts for large cast sizes. Upon entering adulthood, Tracy settled into life as a wife and mother, but the theater came calling again when her husband accepted a job as a junior high drama teacher.  Once again, those challenges presented themselves—little to no budget, a small stage with only a few working lights, and difficulty finding scripts with enough roles for his ever-increasing class numbers.  That is when playwriting entered Tracy's life.  With the start of school quickly approaching, Tracy decided to pen her first one-act play, an adaptation of O. Henry's “The Gift of the Magi”.  The play was well received by the students, and Tracy decided to seek publication for the script as well as continuing to write more one-act plays and eventually full-length plays as well. Tracy now has more than two hundred published plays and skits with a number of publishers and her plays have been produced all across the country as well as internationally.  When she writes a play, Tracy continues to keep in mind those challenges she recognized all those years ago on the high school stage—limited budget, small stages, and the desire to let each character shine.  Tracy continues to write plays for the youth and Christian market and resides with her husband and two children in Metro Detroit.The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - EditorAdditional music and sound effects licensed through Envato ElementsLinksBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene NewsletterSpecial ThanksJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosJeffery KeilholtzShow ContributorsLeah BarkerJustin BorakJim ColleranZach DulliKJ LamparTracy Wells The Scene TeamJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJim Colleran - Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Reuniting Hearts: A Winter Tale on Knez Mihailova Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Запах врућег кестена испуњавао је ваздух на улици Кнез Михаилова у Београду.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts filled the air on Knez Mihailova Street in Belgrade.Sr: Светлуцаве лампице су се преливале кроз гранчице борова, док су се људи шетали између тезги, уживајући у зимском маркету.En: Twinkling lights shimmered through the branches of pines as people strolled between the stalls, enjoying the winter market.Sr: Драган, Милца и Ненад су стајали код једне од тезги, загрејани празничним духом и мирисом врелог вина.En: Dragan, Milca, and Nenad stood by one of the stalls, warmed by the festive spirit and the smell of mulled wine.Sr: Драган је вратио се у Београд после дугог одсуства због посла.En: Dragan had returned to Belgrade after a long absence due to work.Sr: Био је помало повучен, али желио је успоставити блиске односе са својом породицом.En: He was a bit reserved but wanted to establish close relationships with his family.Sr: Милца, њихова живахна сестра, са великим осмехом посматрала је своју браћу.En: Milica, their lively sister, with a big smile, watched her brothers.Sr: Она је одлучила да их све поново повеже и обрадује празничним расположењем.En: She had decided to reunite them and cheer them up with the holiday spirit.Sr: Ненад је, пак, био растрзан.En: Nenad, on the other hand, was torn.Sr: Морао је поделити вест о прилици за посао у иностранству, али је био несигуран како ће његова породица реаговати.En: He had to share the news about a job opportunity abroad but was unsure of how his family would react.Sr: Шетајући кроз гужву, Драган је одлучио да за њих купи поклоне као знак љубави.En: While walking through the crowd, Dragan decided to buy them gifts as a sign of love.Sr: Отишао је до тезге са рукотворинама и одабрао нешто посебно за сваког.En: He went to a stall with handicrafts and chose something special for each of them.Sr: Док је он то чинио, Милца се досетила да их изненади посебном активношћу.En: While he was doing this, Milica thought of surprising them with a special activity.Sr: Планирала је шетњу градом и посетити неке старе породичне тајне.En: She planned a city walk and a visit to some old family secrets.Sr: Када су се сви поново нашли, седели су у угодном кутку са врелим пићем у рукама.En: When they all met again, they were sitting in a cozy corner with hot drinks in their hands.Sr: Ненад је осећао јаку потребу да подели своју вест.En: Nenad felt a strong need to share his news.Sr: "Имам једну важну ствар да вам кажем," почео је Ненад, стежући шољу јаче.En: "I have something important to tell you," Nenad began, gripping his cup tighter.Sr: "Добио сам понуду за посао у иностранству.En: "I got a job offer abroad."Sr: "Милца и Драган су изненађено погледали.En: Milica and Dragan looked surprised.Sr: Уследила је тишина, а потом и жива расправа.En: There was silence, followed by a lively discussion.Sr: Драган је у почетку био резервисан, али је упознао са братовљевим страховима и на крају искрено подржао Ненадову одлуку.En: Dragan was initially reserved, but he understood his brother's fears and ultimately sincerely supported Nenad's decision.Sr: Милца је, као увек, покушавала ублажити напетост и донела одлуку да их све подсети да удаљеност не мора значити и раздвојеност.En: Milica, as always, tried to ease the tension and decided to remind them all that distance doesn't have to mean separation.Sr: На крају, сукоб је решен уз загрљаје и осмехе.En: In the end, the conflict was resolved with hugs and smiles.Sr: Браћа и сестра обећали су једни другима да ће остати у контакту без обзира на даљину.En: The siblings promised each other they would stay in touch regardless of the distance.Sr: Драган је научио да се отвори према својој породици.En: Dragan learned to open up to his family.Sr: Ненад је коначно стекао самопоуздање да прати свој сан уз благослов своје породице.En: Nenad finally gained the confidence to follow his dream with his family's blessing.Sr: Милца је осећала задовољство, знајући да је успела да их све поново увеже.En: Milica felt satisfied, knowing she had managed to reunite them all.Sr: Светлуцаве лампице још једном су бацале свој топли сјај, а ветар је доносио ситне пахуљице.En: The twinkling lights once again cast their warm glow, and the wind brought tiny snowflakes.Sr: У том тренутку, на улици Кнез Михаилова у Београду, три орлова су знала да их ништа не може раздвојити.En: At that moment, on Knez Mihailova Street in Belgrade, the three siblings knew that nothing could separate them. Vocabulary Words:scent: запахroasted: врућегchestnuts: кестенаtwinkling: светлуцавеshimmered: преливалеstrolled: шеталиmulled wine: врелог винаabsence: одсустваreserved: повученlively: живахнаtorn: растрзанopportunity: прилициabroad: иностранствуhandicrafts: рукотворинамаsurprising: изненадиcozy: угодномgripping: стежућиsilence: тишинаlively discussion: жива расправаsincerely: искреноease: ублажитиtension: напетостremind: подсетиseparation: раздвојеностresolved: решенhugs: загрљајеsmiles: осмехеconfidence: самопоуздањеsatisfaction: задовољствоreunite: повеже

In this episode, Dave and Andrew discuss a piano concerto that the composer, Yehudi Wyner, said "permits expression of the raunchy as well as the refined." How will that duality sit with the hosts? Why doesn't a distinguished composer like Wyner get more performances?? And what former PP winners make an appearance in the episode?      If you'd like more information about Yehudi Wyner, we recommend: June Yin-Hsuan Chen's dissertation, "Analysis of Yehudi Wyner's Piano Concerto, 'Chiavi in Mano'" Chapter 17: "A Tale of Two Concertos: The Piano Concertos of Yehudi Wyner and Bernard Rands" in Observations on Music, Culture, and Politics by Daniel Asia David Cleary's "An Intoxicating Wyner at 70" in The New Music Connoisseur 8, no. 2 (2000) 9–10.

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Tonight's story is about Conker - Lapland's silliest Elf - whose mischief at Elf school led to something extraordinary. From predicting storms and spotting fires to inventing a toy that would one day delight children around the world, Conker proves that seeing the world differently is a gift. Settle in, Small Folk, for a tale of laughter, surprises, and how one playful Elf found his purpose.

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Êtes-vous prêt à plonger dans l'univers fascinant des couleurs végétales et à découvrir comment elles peuvent transformer notre avenir ? Dans cet épisode d'ArtEcoVert, nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir Pauline Leroux, ingénieure agronome passionnée et experte en couleurs végétales, qui nous dévoile les grandes nouveautés et orientations pour 2026. Avec une approche plus collective et impactante, cet épisode promet d'être une source d'inspiration pour tous ceux qui s'intéressent aux teintures naturelles et à l'écologie. Inscriptions aux rencontres design de janvier : https://artecovert.kit.com/4dde0a6ad5Newsletter : Recevoir les actus : https://artecovert.kit.com/Pauline nous invite à explorer des thématiques captivantes telles que les biomatériaux, les teintures aux champignons, et les pollutions des sols. Elle souligne l'importance de créer des ponts entre les acteurs de la filière teintoriale et de démocratiser la couleur végétale. En partageant ses connaissances, elle nous montre comment chaque acteur peut contribuer à un avenir plus durable et respectueux de l'environnement. Dans cet épisode, attendez-vous à entendre des annonces excitantes concernant des événements et des rencontres ouvertes à tous, favorisant l'échange et la collaboration. Pauline met également en avant la création d'une communauté plus interactive, où le partage de connaissances sur les couleurs végétales avec les entreprises sera au cœur des échanges. Cette dynamique collective est essentielle pour renforcer l'impact de nos actions et promouvoir les bienfaits des teintes naturelles dans divers secteurs. « La couleur du vivant est une richesse à partager », déclare Pauline, soulignant ainsi l'importance de notre engagement collectif envers un avenir coloré et durable. En écoutant cet épisode, vous découvrirez comment vous aussi, vous pouvez faire partie de ce mouvement et soutenir le podcast ArtEcoVert. Ensemble, nous pouvons relayer l'importance de la couleur végétale dans notre quotidien et dans l'industrie. Pour profiter pleinement de cet épisode, n'hésitez pas à consulter les liens utiles mentionnés tout au long de la conversation. Que vous soyez un passionné de botanique, un professionnel du textile, ou simplement curieux d'en savoir plus sur les teintures naturelles, cet épisode d'ArtEcoVert est fait pour vous ! Nous vous invitons à soutenir notre podcast et à partager cet épisode autour de vous. Ensemble, faisons entendre la voix des couleurs végétales et des plantes tinctoriales. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: The Mystery of the Winter Bunker: A Hidden Tale Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 바람이 차갑게 불던 겨울이었다.En: It was a winter when the wind blew coldly.Ko: 어느 날, 지호는 학급 친구인 은서를 생각했다.En: One day, Jiho thought of his classmate Eunseo.Ko: 은서는 며칠 전, 학교 근처의 비밀 벙커 근처에서 모습을 감췄다.En: A few days ago, Eunseo disappeared near a secret bunker close to the school.Ko: 그 벙커는 한국 전쟁 때 사용된 것이었다.En: The bunker had been used during the Korean War.Ko: 눈으로 덮인 나뭇가지 사이에 숨겨진 듯, 그곳은 늘 으스스한 이야기로 가득했다.En: Hidden among snow-covered branches, the place was always full of eerie stories.Ko: 크리스마스 축제가 열리던 날, 지호는 큰 결심을 했다.En: On the day of the Christmas festival, Jiho made a big decision.Ko: "이제 은서의 비밀을 풀어봐야겠어."En: "Now I need to unravel Eunseo's secret."Ko: 학교는 축제로 붐비며 사람들은 떠들썩했다.En: The school was bustling with the festival, and people were noisy.Ko: 그 틈을 타 지호는 벙커로 몰래 발걸음을 옮겼다.En: Taking advantage of the chaos, Jiho quietly made his way to the bunker.Ko: 바닥에는 눈이 소복소복 쌓였고, 문은 끽끽 소리를 냈다.En: Snow had piled up on the ground, and the door creaked as it opened.Ko: 지호는 가슴을 졸이며 벙커에 들어갔다.En: With his heart pounding, Jiho entered the bunker.Ko: 그 안은 캄캄하고 숨이 막힐 듯 무거웠다.En: Inside, it was dark and oppressively heavy.Ko: 지호는 조심스럽게 벙커를 탐색하기 시작했다.En: Carefully, Jiho began to explore the bunker.Ko: 구석구석 누비던 중, 벽에 숨겨진 작은 문을 발견했다.En: While searching every corner, he discovered a small hidden door in the wall.Ko: 그 문 너머로 이어지는 복도가 있었다.En: There was a corridor beyond that door.Ko: "여기가... 은서가 사라진 곳이 맞아!"En: "This must be where Eunseo disappeared!"Ko: 지호는 숨을 고르고 문을 밀었다.En: Jiho took a deep breath and pushed the door.Ko: 통로를 따라가던 지호는 마침내 넓은 방에 도착했다.En: Following the passage, Jiho finally reached a large room.Ko: 그곳에서 지호는 조그마한 노트를 발견했다.En: There, he found a small notebook.Ko: "여기는 은서의 흔적이 틀림없어."En: "This is surely Eunseo's trace."Ko: 노트에는 은서가 새겨놓은 신호와 메시지가 있었다.En: The notebook contained signals and messages engraved by Eunseo.Ko: 그 메시지는 누군가의 장난이 아닌, 진짜 사건의 실마리였다.En: These messages were not a prank by someone, but clues to a real incident.Ko: 증거를 손에 쥔 지호는 벙커를 빠져나와 친구와 선생님에게 모든 것을 알렸다.En: Holding the evidence, Jiho exited the bunker and informed his friends and teachers of everything.Ko: 처음에는 누구도 믿지 않았지만, 지호의 설명과 증거 덕분에 모두 사실을 받아들였다.En: At first, no one believed him, but thanks to Jiho's explanation and evidence, everyone accepted the truth.Ko: 사건은 풀렸다. 은서도 무사히 돌아왔다.En: The case was solved, and Eunseo safely returned.Ko: 이 경험으로 지호는 그의 가능성을 믿게 되었다.En: Through this experience, Jiho came to believe in his potential.Ko: 모두가 그를 새로운 시선으로 바라보았다.En: Everyone began to look at him with new eyes.Ko: 이제 더 이상 지호는 미스터리한 사건 속 고독한 사람으로 남지 않았다.En: No longer was Jiho the lonely person in mysterious incidents.Ko: 그는 자신감 넘치는 친구가 되어 있었다.En: He had become a confident friend. Vocabulary Words:blew: 불던disappeared: 모습을 감췄다bunker: 벙커eerie: 으스스한unravel: 풀어봐야겠어bustling: 붐비며creaked: 끽끽 소리를 냈다oppressively: 숨이 막힐 듯engaged: 탐색하기 시작했다hidden: 숨겨진corridor: 복도trace: 흔적engraved: 새겨놓은prank: 장난clues: 실마리evidence: 증거notebook: 노트potential: 가능성chaos: 틈을 타confident: 자신감 넘치는noisy: 떠들썩했다crucial: 큰 결심ventured: 발걸음을 옮겼다clammy: 가슴을 졸였다interior: 그 안은corner: 구석구석 누비던incident: 진짜 사건belief: 믿게 되었다reveal: 알렸다mystery: 미스터리한

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In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Rich DiPaolo welcomes back Jeff Pavone, founding partner at Amplify Capital Group, for a candid and timely look at the state of carwash mergers and acquisitions heading into 2026. Pavone breaks down the major forces shaping today's deal environment, from shifting buyer motivation to evolving private equity strategies, offering operators and investors a clear view of where opportunities are emerging. He shares his reactions to Professional Carwashing & Detailing's 2025 Top 50 List of U.S. Conveyor Carwashes and explains what early-year signals informed his market outlook for 2025. Pavone also discusses whether Q3 and Q4 activity matched expectations as the industry continues to navigate tighter capital, rising costs and regional variance in performance. The conversation digs into what's driving heightened buyer urgency, how private equity's appetite for carwash assets has evolved and what the industry can expect from sponsors in 2026. Pavone also weighs in on the long-debated question: will the industry ever see a 1,000-location operator? The episode wraps with Pavone's takeaways from Mister Car Wash's experience as a public company, the likelihood of future IPOs and the market developments in 2026 that would surprise him most, and least. Whether you're planning a sale, evaluating growth markets or watching broader capital trends, this episode delivers essential insight into the year ahead for carwash M&A.

What happens when Disney holiday party plans meet real Florida weather?In this episode, we're taking two very different Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party experiences and putting them side by side. Mary Beth breaks down her rain-out party, what the weather shut down, what she skipped, what still worked, and how Disney stepped in to make the night a little more magical despite the downpour. Then Jess shares the flip side. Her near-perfect family night at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party with gorgeous weather, smooth strategy, happy kids, great snacks, characters, and all the holiday magic firing on all cylinders. We talk honestly about: What you can realistically expect if your party night gets rained outWhich offerings still make it worth goingWhat Disney does (and doesn't) do to soften the blowWhy weather can completely change your party experience And why Jess's night felt like the Christmas commercial we all hope forIf you're planning a holiday trip, deciding whether a party ticket is worth it, or just want the real, unfiltered Disney experience from both ends of the spectrum, this one's for you.

Taylor Swift's The End of an Era documentary is already breaking Disney records, so we review the first two episodes. Is it pure hagiography or genuinely insightful? Also on the show: why Bonnie Blue wrote a Spectator op-ed backing Nigel Farage, George Clooney's new marital rule, and the surprising subculture that's helped make Zootopia 2 box office gold. Plus a review of Alchemised, the incredible fanfic inspired by Harry Potter and the Housemaid's Tale that netted a seven-figure film deal. Enjoy hunnies and remember next week's ep is dropping on Tuesday!Enjoy and please do let us know what you think of the ep, share your recs and just generally get in touch on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@straightuppod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or email at ⁠⁠hello@straightuppodcast.co.uk⁠. We LOVE hearing from you!Follow us on TikTok @straightuppodRecs/ reviews Backstage Beauty SalonAlchemised, SenLinYuThe fanfiction written on a notes app that's become a bestseller – with a seven-figure film deal, GuardianMargaret Atwood on Desert Island Discs, BBC Sounds The MaddAddam Trilogy, Margaret AtwoodCece, Emmelie PropheteGrace Beverley: the Oxford student with a £70m wellness brand, The Times I stand with Nigel Farage, Spectator Zootopia 2, in cinemas nowWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Netflix Taylor Swift: The End of an Era, Disney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Warm Hearts and Snowflakes: A Dongzhi Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-12-18-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 大雪纷飞的冬至节，孤儿院里虽然寒冷，却充满了节日的温暖。En: On a snowy Dongzhi Festival, the orphanage, though cold, was filled with holiday warmth.Zh: 魏，是这里的一名志愿者，和孩子们一起给孤儿院挂上了彩色的灯笼和剪纸。En: Wei, a volunteer there, hung up colorful lanterns and paper cuttings with the children.Zh: 他有一个悲伤的过去，但他用心温暖了这里的每一个孩子。En: He had a sorrowful past, but he warmed the heart of every child there.Zh: 亮，是孤儿院最小的孩子之一，勇敢却又不易亲近。En: Liang was one of the youngest children in the orphanage, brave yet not easy to get close to.Zh: 他总是装作无所谓，但魏知道，亮渴望有人关心。En: He always pretended not to care, but Wei knew that Liang longed for someone to care.Zh: 那天，孩子们在院子里堆雪人，突发意外，亮从滑梯上摔了下来。En: That day, the children were building snowmen in the yard when an accident happened, and Liang fell from the slide.Zh: 他攥着自己的膝盖，脸色苍白，咬着嘴唇不让自己哭出声。En: He clutched his knee, his face pale, biting his lip to keep from crying out.Zh: 魏见状，立刻跑了过去，稳定亮的情绪。En: Seeing this, Wei immediately ran over to calm Liang's emotions.Zh: 他检查了一下发现伤势不轻。En: He checked and found the injury was not light.Zh: 孤儿院这时人手紧缺，医生还要晚些才能赶来。En: At that time, the orphanage was short-handed, and the doctor would take a while to arrive.Zh: 魏心里很着急，他知道必须尽快做出决定，是叫外部救援，还是让员工尽力而为。En: Wei was very anxious; he knew he had to make a decision quickly, whether to call for external help or let the staff do their best.Zh: 魏看到亮痛苦的神情，意识到不能再迟疑了。En: Wei saw the pain on Liang's face and realized he could not hesitate any longer.Zh: 他决定打电话给附近的诊所，请求医生马上过来。En: He decided to call a nearby clinic, asking a doctor to come immediately.Zh: 时间过得很慢，终于，医生赶到了，给亮做了检查并包扎好伤口。En: Time passed slowly, and finally, the doctor arrived, examined Liang, and bandaged his wound.Zh: 亮的痛苦明显缓解了很多，终于露出了一丝微笑。En: Liang's pain clearly eased, and he finally showed a slight smile.Zh: 他依偎在魏怀里，低声说：“谢谢你，魏叔叔。En: He nestled in Wei's arms and softly said, "Thank you, Uncle Wei."Zh: ”这件事后，魏意识到孤儿院的医疗条件需要改善。En: After this event, Wei realized that the orphanage's medical conditions needed improvement.Zh: 他向镇上的人们讲述这里孩子们的困境，大家纷纷伸出援手，不仅为孤儿院捐助医疗设备和药品，还有更多志愿者愿意加入其中。En: He spoke to the townsfolk about the children's plight, and everyone offered their help, not only donating medical equipment and medicines to the orphanage but also more volunteers willing to join.Zh: 在冬至节的那晚，孤儿院的孩子们聚在一起，吃着热腾腾的饺子，看着窗外的雪花。En: On the evening of the Dongzhi Festival, the children at the orphanage gathered together, eating steaming dumplings and watching the snowflakes outside the window.Zh: 他们的脸上洋溢着笑容，魏的心中充满了成就感与温暖。En: Their faces were filled with smiles, and Wei felt a sense of accomplishment and warmth in his heart.Zh: 从此，魏变得更加坚强主动，积极为孩子们创造更好的生活环境。En: From then on, Wei became more resilient and proactive, actively creating a better environment for the children.Zh: 而亮也不再躲避，他敞开了心扉，知道自己并不孤单，他的身边有爱护他的人。En: And Liang no longer hid; he opened his heart, knowing that he was not alone and had people who cared for him.Zh: 那个冬至夜，在老旧的孤儿院里，灯笼的光照亮了每一个角落，也温暖了每个人的心。En: That night of the Dongzhi Festival, in the old orphanage, the light of the lanterns illuminated every corner and warmed everyone's heart. Vocabulary Words:orphanage: 孤儿院volunteer: 志愿者lantern: 灯笼sorrowful: 悲伤injury: 伤势short-handed: 人手紧缺clinic: 诊所examine: 检查bandage: 包扎wound: 伤口plight: 困境nestle: 依偎accomplishment: 成就感resilient: 坚强proactive: 主动environment: 环境steaming: 热腾腾illuminate: 照亮decoration: 装饰calm emotions: 稳定情绪decision: 决定treatment: 治疗anxious: 着急aid: 援手diligent: 勤奋holidays: 节日anticipate: 期待ease: 缓解unite: 团结profound: 深刻

Based on the best-selling children's novel of the same name, the show follows 7th-grader Auggie, who has a craniofacial difference. The two actors portraying the character relate to the part, and each other. "It feels really nice to have someone who has similar experiences and struggles as me."

A winter wish, a juniper tree, and a song that won't be silenced. We read and unpack The Juniper Tree through the lens of myth and astrology, following a stark arc from dismemberment to remembrance, from underworld descent to the ninth house return of voice. The tale's violent turn isn't spectacle—it's symbolic. A sister gathers bones and lays them at the roots; a bird rises from fire, sings what happened, and earns a golden chain, red shoes, and a millstone. Each gift answers a wound: the chain restores the severed link, the shoes return movement and joy, and the stone delivers the kind of Saturnian justice that ends what cannot be integrated.Along the way we explore why juniper is a liminal, funerary, protective tree and why solstice is the perfect time for a story about death and the slow return of light. We trace resonances with Snow White, the Raven, Medusa, Osiris and Isis, and even the Christian ritual of remembrance that turns body and blood into bread and wine. The ninth house shines through as the realm where hard-won wisdom gets sung aloud, where fair exchange dignifies art, and where truth becomes beautiful enough for others to bear. This is not a call to bypass grief; it's a ritual map for metabolizing it.If you've ever felt your voice frozen in the underworld, this story offers a path: gather the bones, honor the roots, set a boundary around your song, and let the wings come back. As the year turns, join us for a solstice myth that holds both the darkest night and the first hint of dawn. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves deep stories, and leave a review to help others find the show.*the above blurb was generated by Buzzsprout's AIPodcast Artwork: Warwick Goble - Out of the fire flew a beautiful bird.The Juniper Tree from the Grimm Collection.Join the Newsletter! Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

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The Ghost of Christmas Past Ket tells the “about-to-burst” Ghost of Christmas Past Kim about Terrifier 3. Did Ket know the movie was going to open on grotesque birth horror mere moments before Kim pushes Bimberly out of her butt? She did not. Enjoy! Stay tuned for Part 2 where Art is up to his ole' holiday cheer again.Writer/Dir. Damien LeoneKKSAM Episode 36 Terrifier: https://art19.com/shows/kim-and-ket-stay-alive-maybe/episodes/68266596-eff3-4c99-9505-a91a4afbba13Support the girls on PATREON for some sweet BONE CON (bonus content) at: www.patreon.com/kimandketstayalivemaybeCheck out Ket & Producer Arik's new show MAJOR SLAYAGE: KET & ARIK REWATCH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@majorslayagepod and follow on instagram: instagram.com/majorslayagepod KKSAM Facebook Discussion Group!!"Sammies Stay Alive... Maybe"www.facebook.com/groups/kksampodcastGet acquainted with all things KIM & KET at www.kimandketstayalive.com Chat with the girls at kksampodcast@gmail.comPeep the girls on Instagram: @kksampodcastRock with the girls on Tik Tok: @kksampodcastBook the face of the girls on Facebook: @kksampodcastWear the shirts of the girls from the MERCH Store: kimandketstayalivemaybe.threadless.comOk we'll see ourselves out.Thanks for listening!xo and #StayAlive,K&KKIM AND KET'S SURVIVE THE CELLAR: link.chtbl.com/kkstcPROUD MEMBERS OF THE DREAD PODCAST NETWORKSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dumbledore sent Hagrid and Madame Maxime off to approach them, but he had to tell them what to do. It makes me think about stories of people whose parents were immigrants who then had lost this piece of their parents' culture and have a hard time reconnecting to it again. They were having to rely on what Dumbledore had told them about what giant culture was like, even though they're both half-giant. For full show notes, transcripts, ways to contact the hosts or support the show, and more, visit hpafter2020.com.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Love, Laughter, and Christmas Lights: A Piazza Navona Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: A Piazza Navona, il suono delle risate e delle bancarelle di Natale riempiono l'aria.En: In Piazza Navona, the sound of laughter and Christmas market stalls fills the air.It: Il freddo dell'inverno è mitigato dal calore delle luci natalizie e dall'odore delle caldarroste.En: The winter chill is mitigated by the warmth of Christmas lights and the scent of roasted chestnuts.It: Lorenzo cammina lentamente, osservando le decorazioni e assaporando l'atmosfera festiva.En: Lorenzo walks slowly, observing the decorations and savoring the festive atmosphere.It: È un appassionato di storia dell'arte e cerca ispirazione per il suo nuovo libro.En: He is an art history enthusiast looking for inspiration for his new book.It: Amelia, dall'altra parte della piazza, è intenta nel suo stand di ornamenti fatti a mano.En: Amelia, on the other side of the square, is focused on her stand of handmade ornaments.It: Le sue mani veloci decorano una pallina natalizia con cura e precisione.En: Her swift hands decorate a Christmas ball with care and precision.It: Anche se ama il suo lavoro, a volte sente la mancanza di qualcosa di più nel suo cuore.En: Although she loves her work, at times she feels the lack of something more in her heart.It: Lorenzo si ferma davanti al suo stand, affascinato dalla delicatezza e dalla bellezza delle sue creazioni.En: Lorenzo stops in front of her stand, fascinated by the delicacy and beauty of her creations.It: Vede in quei piccoli oggetti una storia, forse la storia che cerca.En: He sees a story in those small objects, perhaps the story he is searching for.It: "Ciao," dice con un sorriso, "Questi ornamenti sono splendidi.En: "Hello," he says with a smile, "These ornaments are splendid.It: Li fai tu?"En: Do you make them?"It: Amelia alza lo sguardo e sorride, sorpresa e lusingata.En: Amelia looks up and smiles, surprised and flattered.It: "Sì, li creo io.En: "Yes, I create them.It: Ogni pezzo ha la sua storia, proprio come questa città."En: Each piece has its own story, just like this city."It: Lorenzo è incuriosito.En: Lorenzo is intrigued.It: "Ti piacerebbe raccontarmene una?En: "Would you like to tell me one?It: Sto cercando storie che parlano di arte e tradizione."En: I'm looking for stories that speak of art and tradition."It: Amelia si prende un momento, le piace l'idea di condividere.En: Amelia takes a moment; she likes the idea of sharing.It: Di rado si ferma a parlare con i clienti ma c'è qualcosa in questo uomo che la colpisce.En: She rarely stops to talk with customers, but there is something about this man that strikes her.It: "Questo," dice indicando una pallina decorata con fiori rossi, "è ispirato ai giardini di Villa Borghese.En: "This one," she says, pointing to a ball decorated with red flowers, "is inspired by the gardens of Villa Borghese.It: Un posto speciale per me."En: A special place for me."It: Mentre parlano, Lorenzo si accorge dell'entusiasmo di Amelia non solo per il suo lavoro ma anche per ciò che rappresenta.En: As they talk, Lorenzo notices Amelia's enthusiasm not just for her work but also for what it represents.It: È una connessione che non ha previsto ma che lo stimola.En: It is a connection he did not foresee but that stimulates him.It: "Non ho mai visto Villa Borghese con questi occhi," confessa Lorenzo.En: "I've never seen Villa Borghese with these eyes," Lorenzo confesses.It: "Forse dovrei guardare Roma con più attenzione."En: "Maybe I should look at Rome more closely."It: Amelia annuisce, percependo nella sua voce un desiderio simile al suo.En: Amelia nods, sensing a similar desire in his voice.It: "Roma ha tanto da offrire, basta sapersi fermare e osservare."En: "Rome has so much to offer, you just need to stop and observe."It: La conversazione continua mentre le luci si accendono una dopo l'altra in piazza.En: The conversation continues as the lights turn on one by one in the square.It: Entrambi scoprono di condividere la passione per le storie, raccontate sia attraverso le parole sia attraverso l'arte.En: Both discover they share a passion for stories, told through both words and art.It: Alla fine, Lorenzo si rende conto che ha trovato non solo un tassello per il suo libro, ma anche una nuova amica.En: In the end, Lorenzo realizes he has found not only a piece for his book but also a new friend.It: "Posso lasciarti il mio numero?"En: "Can I leave you my number?"It: chiede, con un naturale sorriso.En: he asks, with a natural smile.It: "Certo," risponde Amelia, sentendo un piccolo nodo di eccitazione nel cuore.En: "Of course," Amelia replies, feeling a small knot of excitement in her heart.It: "Mi farebbe piacere continuare questa conversazione."En: "I'd love to continue this conversation."It: Si scambiano i numeri, promettendo di incontrarsi di nuovo.En: They exchange numbers, promising to meet again.It: Si allontanano, ma con una nuova luce negli occhi.En: They part ways, but with a new light in their eyes.It: Lorenzo, con la sensazione che le storie non si trovano solo nei libri ma anche tra le persone.En: Lorenzo, with the feeling that stories are not only found in books but also among people.It: Amelia, con la consapevolezza che qualcosa di nuovo e bello potrebbe nascere, proprio qui nella magica atmosfera di Natale a Roma.En: Amelia, with the awareness that something new and beautiful might be born, right here in the magical Christmas atmosphere of Rome. Vocabulary Words:the square: la piazzathe laughter: le risatethe stalls: le bancarellethe chill: il freddothe scent: l'odorethe chestnuts: le caldarrostethe decorations: le decorazionithe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe enthusiast: l'appassionatothe ornaments: gli ornamentithe precision: la precisionethe beauty: la bellezzathe creation: la creazionethe piece: il pezzothe gardens: i giardinithe connection: la connessionethe desire: il desideriothe attention: l'attenzionethe lights: le lucithe passion: la passionethe words: le parolethe piece: il tassellothe knot: il nodothe excitement: l'eccitazionethe awareness: la consapevolezzathe connection: il collegamentothe winter: l'invernothe story: la storiathe eyes: gli occhithe tradition: la tradizione

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Margaret Atwood is best known as the author of The Handmaid's Tale, and she's won a slew of awards for her novels, poetry collections, and children's books. Now, at the age of 86, she's written her first memoir, The Book of Lives. In this episode, Adam and Margaret break down her perspective on what creative jobs AI will and won't threaten and discuss the evidence on the benefits of reading banned books. They also muse about why heroes need monsters and what it means to be delightfully disagreeable. Host & GuestAdam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: https://adamgrant.net/)Margaret Atwood (Instagram: @therealmargaretatwood | Website: https://margaretatwood.ca/)Linkshttps://margaretatwood.substack.com/Follow TED! X: https://www.twitter.com/TEDTalksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedFacebook: https://facebook.com/TEDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferencesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tedtoks Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcastsFor the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/worklife/worklife-with-adam-grant-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our 2026 predictions are in. From IPOs to AI to robots - check out what we think is actually coming in 2026.To wrap up 2025, I regroup with Mike and Phuong for our annual end-of-year episode, where we look back at last year's predictions (they passed with flying colors) and set our sights on what's ahead.Here's a sneak peek at some of the topics covered:✅ AI's real impact on blue and white collar jobs.

Margaret Atwood is best known as the author of The Handmaid's Tale, and she's won a slew of awards for her novels, poetry collections, and children's books. Now, at the age of 86, she's written her first memoir, The Book of Lives. In this episode, Adam and Margaret break down her perspective on what creative jobs AI will and won't threaten and discuss the evidence on the benefits of reading banned books. They also muse about why heroes need monsters and what it means to be delightfully disagreeable. Host & GuestAdam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: https://adamgrant.net/)Margaret Atwood (Instagram: @therealmargaretatwood | Website: https://margaretatwood.ca/)Linkshttps://margaretatwood.substack.com/Follow TED! X: https://www.twitter.com/TEDTalksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedFacebook: https://facebook.com/TEDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferencesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tedtoks Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcastsFor the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcriptsReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard. Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why don't woodpeckers experience head concussions after all that vigorous pecking on trees with their beaks? Dave Robinson summarizes a November 6th research paper. Leslie Moise reads a poem she wrote about woodpeckers. Then, why does a December 4th paper claim that volcanoes might be responsible for the Black Death pandemic (that killed up to half of the European population in the 14th century)? Finally, Scott Miller narrates a story about the birth of a black hole, written by AI to sound like a fairy tale. ‘Bench Talk: The Week in Science' is a weekly program that airs on WFMP Louisville FORward Radio 106.5 FM (forwardradio.org) every Monday at 7:30 pm, Tuesday at 11:30 am, and Wednesday at 7:30 am. Visit our Facebook page for links to the articles discussed in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/BenchTalkRadio Music (the 'Pineapple Rag' by Scott Joplin ; 1908) is modified from a public domain version performed by Vinheteiro in 2022.

Get ready for a legendary conversation with Lenore Zann, the iconic voice of Rogue from X-Men: The Animated Series and Marvel Studios' X-Men '97, and a true trailblazer both on-screen and off!Lenore joins The Razzle Dazzle Show to talk about her deep, personal relationship with Rogue, how the character evolved alongside her own life, and what it meant to return to the role decades later. We also dive into her newly released memoir, A Rogue's Tale, exploring the moments that shaped her journey through acting, activism, and public service. From voicing one of Marvel's most beloved heroes to stepping away from Hollywood to fight for environmental justice in government, this is a powerful, reflective, and deeply human conversation about legacy, identity, and using your voice in every sense of the word.Special Guest - Lenore Zann X: @ZannLenore IG: @lenorezann A Rogue's Tale: https://a.co/d/fH1ktOM https://open.spotify.com/show/4Yvx7B7olsFAEAmWfhSiVu?si=8686f12731a34efe Lenore's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3BmA2NXbzmO4mAnRlOttlm?si=CWKK5FO1RSG8hB2eQi8NbQHost: Jared Gonzalez. Cohost: Chaz Hawkins, Mauro Piquera. Master Chief Engineer: Jared Gonzalez. Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Graphics Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Digital Media Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Producer: Jared Gonzalez.⁠https://linktr.ee/razzledazzleshowpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠#razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #videogames #Rogue #XMen97 #Marvel #VoiceActing #PopCulture #Podcasts #WomenInGeek #MarvelAnimation

Join Dominique Lovings on Whiskey Sour Libations and Conversations as she delves into the poignant and humorous world of "El Llorón" with its creators Rodrigo Moreno-Fernandez and Lee Ann Weldon, along with Raquel Victor. This episode explores the art of professional mourning, cultural traditions, and personal storytelling in film. Discover the journey of Felipe, a mourner tackling unexpected emotion. Listen to heartfelt stories of grief, healing, and the creativity that stems from personal loss. This conversation offers a candid look at finding humor amidst sorrow and the making of a touching short film.

When the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church announced an unprecedented Woman's Seminar recently, we were stunned! After 200 years of profound misogyny and exploitation, was the Handmaid's Tale of the Real Housewives of PBCC finally coming to an end? Were women actually being allowed to think, to speak, to make decisions for themselves? Would there be female trustees and directors of ecosystem entities?What would the theme of the Woman's Seminar be? Empowerment? Autonomy? Trusting your feminine instincts? Equality? How to say NO to abusive men? Equal pay in the workplace? Protecting yourself and your children from the PBCC's ubiquitous pedophiles? - or perhaps a more scriptural theme – the Great Women of the Bible – Esther, Ruth, Deborah, the Queen of Sheba?Sadly, the vaunted “Woman's Seminar “ was mostly about…wait for it…The Great Men. Yes, you read that right – a Woman's Seminar all about THE GREAT MEN. How women should utterly submit themselves to these exulted demi-gods, how just a look from their Beedy eyes should reduce every female to trembling submission, and thrilling recollections from a sister of being kissed at age 12 by the lecherous and despicable JTJr.This revolting seminar, highly scripted and doubtless written in its entirety by men, exceeded our worst conjectures. Listen as Andrea, Cassie and Cheryl rip into this heinous piece of coercive cultic crap, and Richard exposes some remarkable and shocking secrets about Dean Hales' shoes.Link for Insiders- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hpta9ex2owz14zfsynekk/45000-156.mp4?rlkey=jh9h19y64q6jm22k6ml77wmjd&st=zfucjk6i&dl=0To share your story or be a guest on the show, email info.getalife@proton.meGet a Life Paypal donations -https://www.paypal.me/getalifepodcastGet a Life GoFundMe-https://gofund.me/614bcd06Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/Thinking of Leaving Pamphlet and resources - https://oliveleaf.network/resources/Link to Anchor/Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/4GhNv1hZp6tjfLyA4s6PMu?si=Gs5euyWpT4y7lOS8OTe4XAPreston Down Trust Decision-https://www.gov.uk/government/news/commission-publishes-report-on-the-preston-down-trustAberdeen incident- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riImgAqwaqGwjYq6vRQIr4_jscJA0eQN/view?usp=drive_linkIf we walk in the light letters-https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WlgJladl1r95YGxW0FbZ0prYfjlg7FU/view?usp=sharingAdmin/Legal email address:stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.comOffice address:22 Braid BendStouffville ONL4A 1R7#plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #religion #trauma #religioustrauma #sexualabuse #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal #OSG #johnhales #shutup #withdrawnfrom #worldly #excommunicate #assemblydeath #christiansect #christiancult #canadiancult #canadiansect #sect #worldwidesect #worldwidecult #cultescape #cultescapestory #bully #bullying #brokenfamily #awareness #cultescape #cultandculturepodcast #cultescapee #cultescapeer #cultescapeeinterview #askingforhelp #unispace

This podcast is a production of the Morbid Forest.  Episode 16, Season 6 Trigger Warnings: Adult content and themes Author: Rachel Baker Featured Talent:  Narrator: Ron Hyatt Evil Snow White: Naomi Richards   Story Editing and Audio Production: Naomi Richards Theme Music created by Blakmoth  Music: https://blakmoth.bandcamp.com https://music.apple.com/us/artist/blakmoth/1272300964 Socials:  https://instagram.com/blakmoth https://youtube/blakmoth Music & SFX provided by Epidemic sound    Follow Rachel and keep up with her latest works! Instagram: @dont.call.me.rach  bluesky: @dontcallmerach Short Story Collection on amazon: All the Dark and Pretty Things   Don't forget to check out Anomaly: The Horror Anthology. An eight 8 episode horror event written by Alex Hall. Episodes are out now and can be listened to independently.  https://youtube.com/watch?v=HPjAZJafy2I    Follow us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, Tumblr, and Discord to stay up to date on all happenings within the forest: https://linktr.ee/themorbidforest   Interested in more morsels of the Forest? Then join our patreon! As a faithful Traveler, you'll receive exclusive access to early episode releases, access to all bonus content, and deals on merch for only $3 a month! https://www.patreon.com/themorbidforest.   Can you spare a moment to help other Travelers in need? For just one review or 5-stars, you could help a fellow Traveler in desperate need of a horror podcast. Ratings and reviews are the best way to find lost Travelers out there. So head to your favorite podcast platform today to assist a fellow Traveler in finding their path to the Morbid Forest.   See you soon, Travelers!  

Is the 2025 Guillermo del Toro "Frankenstein" actually just one film? Yes. Is it way too long? Also yes! That's why this week we're discussing the first part, Victor's Tale. Special topics for your consideration include: a romance hack (have you tried being super tall?), another romance hack (have you tried being hunky hunky Oscar Isaac?), bad dads begetting bad dads, jaunty hats, and the undeniable beauty of a GDT film. Do you like the Frankenstein lore? You might enjoy Episode 94- "Bride of Frankenstein" or, just for fun, Episode 516- "Lisa Frankenstein" or Episode 518- "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." the regular lineup of links! You can support us at patreon.com/werewolfambulance and listen to a ton of action movie episodes and two episodes of our third podcast, "Nice One, Mate!" This month we're talking the 2012 film "Dredd" with the next episode of "NOM!" dropping very soon! leave us a message at 412-407-7025 hang out with some cool listeners at https://discord.gg/DutFjx3cBD buy merch at www.teepublic.com/user/werewolfambulance the best place to reach us is at werewolfambulance@gmail.com we're on Reddit at r/werewolfambulance sorta on Twitter @werebulance sorta on Instagram @werewolfambulance www.werewolfambulance.com if you feel you really must lodge a complaint with us, please do it on Facebook at facebook.com/werewolfambulance because we are probably not gonna see that, ever. If you liked this, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen! It helps others find us and allows us to continue to grow. Intro song is by Alex Van Luvie Outro song is A. Wallis- "EMT" Seriously, we have the best listeners, hands down.

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Julia, Thom, and Anthony were supposed to record 2025's "Jingle Bell Heist" this week, but as happens sometimes - especially during this busy time of the year - life got in the way and they couldn't get their schedules to align. Not wanting to leave you hanging during the height of the Christmas season, however, please enjoy this very special episode that came together super last minute in which Anthony interviewed two good friends of the show: Brendan Low, of "Real Fans 4 Real Movies" and "Holy Batcast", and Matt Spaulding of "North Pole Radio" and "Two Broke Geeks".  Both are professional Santas and both have written and self-published books about Santa Claus ("The Boy Who Became Santa" and "Santa In His Own Words", respectively) , so they came on to tell their stories, plug their businesses, talk their books, etc. This is a fun, festive episode you want to be sure not to miss out on! And, like all "Tis the Podcast" episodes, there's a bit of pop-culture talk thrown in there as well, as the three guys react to the first "Supergirl" trailer. What do they think of the first official look at DC's follow-up to the smash-hit that was "Superman"? Well, let's just say, in true "Tis the Podcast" fashion, Anthony is once again a man on an island. So settle in with your favorite holiday drink beside your Christmas tree, relax, and enjoy! And make sure to follow these gents on social media for a healthy dose of Santa content year-round, as well as nerd content, and purchase their excellent books as well! As always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Part Two of my chat with Jessica. Part One is here: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PHTE6587632258.mp3?updated=1765138058 Jessica can be contacted by people through Substack or at uisceawakening@gmail.com Here's her Substack:Uisce Awakening | Substack   And YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@uisceawakening?si=Ijk7k_XRoZAqKA0E  Show Notes: Boggart and the Banshee episode Bunny Horror: Ghostly Rabbits and Witchy Hares: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bunny-horror-ghostly-rabbits-and-witchy-hares/id1588119563?i=1000739101148 Isobel Gowdie's chant to turn into a hare: I shall go into a hare,With sorrow and sych and meickle care;And I shall go in the Devil's name,Ay while I come home again. To change back: Hare, hare, God send thee care.I am in a hare's likeness now,But I shall be in a woman's likeness even now. (Pitcairn, 1833) The Tale of Taliesin in The Mabinogionhttps://sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/mab/mab32.htm Image: Etching of a hare by Curt Meyer Eberhardt (1895-1977) ⭐️ JOIN THE MODERN FAIRY SIGHTINGS COMMUNITY ⭐️ ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/themodernfairysightingspodcast/membership⁠ If you're looking for exclusive bonus material, monthly zoom chats with like-minded folks, access to the Discord chat channels, quiet meditation gatherings and meeting other members, join us at: ⁠ https://www.patreon.com/c/themodernfairysightingspodcast/membership⁠S U P P O R T If you'd prefer to support the Modern Fairy Sightings with a one off donation, you can ‘buy me a coffee' and I'd be very grateful