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HOUR ONE: Just because the Ouija board is made by a board game manufacturer does not mean it should be treated like a toy – as many have discovered. *** The similar game, Charlie Charlie seems more innocent – but is so dangerous that in one school where children were playing it, they had to call in an exorcist. *** And you never know when playing any of these types of games what kind of spirit you might be inviting into our realm – but I can tell you this…. It's never good. They might pretend to be good, but that's far from the truth. And one particular demon has found notoriety through the Ouija board community, a demon you don't want to risk opening a door for. It's name is Zozo.==========HOUR TWO: Did lost cosmonauts make it into space before Yuri Gagarin? (The Tombs in Space) *** Don't take a gift from Gracie Watson's grave... or her life-like statue might cry tears of blood. (Gracie's Ghost) *** Did Bonnie Scott run away? Was she kidnapped? Murdered perhaps? All anyone knew was that no one had a clue where she was. She had simply disappeared without a trace. (The Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott) *** A latchkey kid comes home to an empty house… or so they thought until they heard footsteps in another room. (The Laundry Room)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: People often encounter strange and frightening things when they experience sleep paralysis – but in one particular story, the horrors began well before going to bed. (Sleep Paralysis in Bangkok) *** Samuel Joselyn was buried in 1810 in a North Carolina cemetery. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that Samuel was actually DEAD at the time of his burial! (Buried Alive in Wilmington) *** in 1894 Rosa Lochner was a witness to murder, but she had been deaf since birth and her spoken vocabulary was limited. So how could she testify against the accused? (Murder In Pantomime) *** A boy wakes to find his previously closed curtains now open – and the only explanation involves a previous resident of the house he's now living in. (Strange Manifestations) *** Mention the word “Chupacabra” and most people will think of a strange, hairless dog-like animal. They are never described as having the ability to fly… until now. (Winged Chupacabras) *** These UFOs aren't shiny metallic discs or cigar-shaped spaceships. They are humanoid – and they fly without the help of a jetpack, wings, cape or even a broom to sit on. And the sightings are still coming in all throughout Mexico. (The Flying Humanoids of Mexico) *** The North Carolina Cherokee have a story about how dangerous it can be even near a calm river – where the waters can suddenly foam and a giant beast can appear on the rocks. (James and the Giant Leech) *** Supernatural women, shadowy men, odd animal sightings, and more… they can all be found at late-night truck stops if you're not careful. (Truck Stop Horror Stories)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“Charlie Charlie” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydpwych9, and “Ouija Boards” https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mzyfmweeby Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift“ZoZo the Ouija Board Demon” by Maggie Clendenin for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/xtc8x9pe“The Tombs in Space” posted at The Unredacted: http://ow.ly/nW5U30mwbWw“Gracie's Ghost” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/arFz30mwaLc“The Murder of Bonnie Leigh Scott” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings Ink: http://ow.ly/v6wX30mwbwW“The Laundry Room” submitted anonymously to Weird Darkness“Sleep Paralysis in Bangkok” by MarkiO for YourGhostStories.com: http://ow.ly/FUOD30mwc0C“Truckstop Horror Stories” by Erin McCann for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/wldxxnl“Buried Alive in Wilmington” by TheresaHPIR for Theresa's Haunted History of the Tri-State: https://tinyurl.com/rr4cvoh“Murder in Pantomime” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y97rswf5“Strange Manifestation” by Brian Abraham posted at My Haunted Life Too: https://tinyurl.com/wmlzd22“Winged Chupacabras” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/th8p7ox“The Flying Humanoids of Mexico” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/urxujoc“James and the Giant Leech” by James Mooney from the book “Myths of the Cherokee”: https://amzn.to/2JHpUFo==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2025==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).==========
Featuring: Ammosart, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! Happy Easter to all of our listeners, since this happens to be dropping on the actual holiday. We talk a bit this week about how we recorded last week on the eleventh anniversary of this show… without realizing it until far too late to discuss. We start off the show talking about the second season of Last Epoch and the Tombs of the Erased expansion. This expansion is largely focused on the endgame, and for the last year, they have apparently been cooking because it is amazing. After that, Thalen discusses his playthrough of Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and how it reminds him of 7th Guest… but reasonable. We wrap up the show with some more discussion of Blue Prince, and that apparently no one has seemingly solved the game yet in the broader community. Topics Discussed: Last Epoch Tombs of the Erased This Season is amazing Endgame Changes Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Blue Prince is Still Unsolved
The resurrection of Jesus…It's not just a fairy tale. It's a historical event that sent shockwaves through time and space whose effects are still making waves today. In this message, we see that from the moment Jesus declared “It Is Finished”, he always brought others out of the grave with HIM.
| Devotional by Jonny Stoll (based on the book “40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast” by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Thirty-Nine/40 Days Of Decrease Fast | Today we are fasting “Guarding Tombs”. If there are things of your past that you are still holding onto with shame, remember that Jesus has already conquered sin and all we have to do is ask that He forgives us.
Easter is our anchor! Easter is about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and His Resurrection is what distinguishes from everyone else. This season can be and should be a fun and exciting time for our students and family. Especially if we lead them and teach them well. _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy Edited by: Secret Roots Music House
Luigi Palma Di Cesnola is a controversial figure in Cypriot history. Born in Turin in 1832, he served in the First Italian War of Independence and later in the Crimean War. In 1858, he left Italy for the United States where his service in U.S. Civil War earned him distinction. He was later appointed as a consul in Larnaca where he engaged in wide-spread excavations (which many have considered tantamount to looting). Most of his finds were purchased by the Metropolitan Museum of Art where he served as its first director. His finds can still be seen there to this day. This excerpt was taken from his book, "Cyprus: Its Ancient Cities, Tombs and Temples" where he describes one of the many tombs across Cyprus. This, of course, being the perfect introduction to next month's guest, Dr. Sherry Fox, where we discuss changing burial customs in Cyprus from the very ancient to the present. Next month: Bones, Burials and Bioarchaeology! Here is the text in full: "West of these tombs, I discovered nine oven-shaped caverns, containing such a quantity of bones that I was extremely curious to examine one thoroughly. Accordingly, the earth was removed and I counted no less than sixty-four human skulls. These nine caverns would have been infinitely too small to contain the amount of bodies indicated and I believe therefore that they were ossuaries for bones, removed from the rock-cut tombs to make way for other bodies. There was a platform made of sun-dried bricks and upon the platform the dead were laid, with the head always towards the entrance. These tombs were made to contain in most cases three bodies, yet in many of them the remains of two, one on the right and the other on the left of the doorway. In some few instances a reversed earthenware plate was found placed under the head, serving as a pillow to the dead." Luigi Palma Di Cesnola - Cyprus Its Ancient Cities, Tombs and Temples, 1877"
Matthew 23:25-28. Jonathan Kerhoulas. Whitewashed Tombs.
Featuring: Ammosart, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen Hey Folks! We were out last week but, as such, came back with a stacked list of topics to discuss. We start off talking about Path of Exile II and the bad launch patch for Dawn of the Hunt. We also talk about the interview between Zizaran and the Devs and the resulting updates. We then dive into some discussion about an amazing-looking season for Tombs of the Erased in Last Epoch coming next week and all of the new features. Kodra and Tam share their experiences with Blue Prince, which is a puzzle exploration game that highly suggests you keep track of some real-world notes. Bel discusses his thoughts on the Minecraft Movie and how it splits the line between brilliance and trash and ends up providing a pretty great time. Ash has restarted Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX, and Thalen talks about the Hugo Award Nominations. Sudokucon has happened, and Kodra shares how the event went. We also have a brief revisiting of Xenoblade Chronicles X, which Ammo and Ash are still playing through. Topics Discussed: Path of Exile II League Issues Last Epoch Tombs of the Erased Blue Prince Minecraft Movie Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX Hugo Award Nominations Sudokucon Xenoblade Chronicles X
Age of Eternal Night ist das 2. Album der Band Sumerian tombs und erscheint am 11. April bei Ván Records: https://van-records.com/Sumerian-TombsAm Ende der Folge ist der Song "Cuutha - Necropolis" zu hören.Copyright by Sumerian Tombs / Ván Records 2025______________________ Kanalmitglied werden und exklusive Vorteile erhalten:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyfkZPieT1amQPN4rGfjEw/joinHartschnack - der Extremmetal Podcast - jeden 2. Sonntag. Gastgeber: Manuel & Gerald - Mitglieder der Kältetod LegionPodcast im Audioformat: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/homeWebseite: https://www.hartschnack.deFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HartschnackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hartschnack_officialAlles zu Sumerian Tombs:Webseite: https://www.sumeriantombs.com/Bandcamp: https://sumeriantombs.bandcamp.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumeriantombsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SumerianTombsMetal Archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Sumerian_Tombs/3540498419Infos zu Manuel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manuelmortl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Extremleber/Infos zu Gerald/Wolfsgrimm Records: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfsgrimmrecords/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WolfsgrimmRecordsInfos zur Kältetod Legion:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUImQh3djdg2Gj7p4UR6GDg/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaeltetod_legion/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaeltetodlegionVideo, mit freundlicher Unterstützung von Frank, Foto & Film:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frank_foto_film/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankfotofilm
Jessica Smyth, Associate Professor at the UCD School of Archaeology on a new study which shows Newgrange tombs were not just burial places for the elite.
The pyramids of Egypt. Ancient wonders, yes. Tombs of pharaohs? Maybe not. For centuries, these structures have captivated us, but what if the story we've been told is just the surface? Today, we're diving into the real secrets of the pyramids – secrets that could rewrite history and challenge everything we think we know about our past.Let's start with the Pyramids of Giza, a site that continues to baffle scientists, historians, and mystics alike.Beneath these pyramids, researchers are starting to uncover structures two kilometers deep—yes, you heard that right—kilometers.These aren't just random underground chambers; they're precise, machined, and part of a highly advanced technology.And here's the kicker: this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are pyramids buried under sand, hidden under oceans, and even on other planets.Thousands of them.Each one a quantum device capable of generating energy, healing, teleportation, and more.So why is this information surfacing now?Why are we, as a collective, beginning to rediscover the true purpose of these ancient structures?That's what we're going to explore today because it ties directly to a much larger story—our story.The Divine Matrix and the False MatrixTo understand the pyramids, we need to zoom out and look at the bigger picture. Before Earth became what we know today, it was part of something called the Divine Matrix, or the organic universe.Imagine a time when we existed in an Eden-like realm, fully connected to our cosmic roots.Telepathy, bilocation, and interdimensional travel weren't sci-fi concepts;they were our natural abilities. We could move through Stargates—natural portals on the planet that connected us to other worlds, other dimensions, and even other galaxies.But then, something happened.Earth, along with many other planets, became part of what we now call the False Matrix.This was a system of disconnection—a deliberate unplugging from the cosmic web.The Stargates were shut down, and we lost our ability to travel freely.We lost our memory of who we were, where we came from, and what we were capable of.That's why so many of us feel this deep, unshakable loneliness,even in a world filled with billions of people. It's not just personal;it's planetary.And here's the twist:You choose this experience.You volunteered to come here, to experience this disconnection, and to find our way back. It's a paradox, I know.On one hand, we were hijacked into this system.On the other, we agreed to it as part of a cosmic experiment—a journey of rediscovery.Who are we when everything is stripped away?What do we become when we find our way back to the truth?The Halls of Amenti and the Akashic RecordsNow, let's bring it back to the pyramids.Underneath these structures lie what are known as the Halls of Amenti.These were once great underground chambers that served as exit points from the False Matrix.Imagine walking into a sacred space, your body acting as the key to unlock a portal that would take you home.That's what the Halls of Amenti were designed for.But as the False Matrix evolved, these exit routes were sealed off.The Halls of Amenti were destroyed, and we were left with no way out—at least, not physically.That's when the focus shifted inward.Our bodies, our DNA, became the new Stargates.And here's what is critical for you to embody.Your DNA isn't just a biological blueprint;it's a living Akashic Record.It holds the memory of your soul's journey, your cosmic lineage, and your divine potential.As an Akashic Practitioner, I like to state that your DNA is e Bridge to All that IS!The Akashic Records are:An energetic bridge between spiritual and physicalA dynamic archive of past, present, and futureAn infinite flow of eternal knowingAn eternal source of healing balanceAnd a spiritual medium that's available to everyone.Metaphorically, think of the Akashic Records as a powerful, ever-flowing river of energy. This river connects the spiritual realm (which is infinite source) with the physical world (which is timeline and lower density of structure as the riverbed).It carries within it the complete history of your soul – past lives, current challenges, and future potentials – all interwoven and accessible at any point along its course.Healing and gaining support through the Akashic Records involves stepping into this river's current, allowing its energy to cleanse, balance, and reveal the wisdom contained within its flow.By aligning with the river's current, you gain clarity, open to the eternal knowledge of the universe and find your way towards greater harmony and self-understanding and personal power..When you approach a Stargate—or any energetic portal, for that matter—it responds to the key codes in your DNA.If those codes are activated, the portal opens.If not, it remains closed.Think of it as a cosmic lock-and-key system.And here's the thing: the activation of those key codes is happening now, as we speak.This is why revelations about the pyramids and other ancient technologies are coming to light.It's all connected.The Journey HomeSo, what does this mean for us today?It means that the journey home isn't about escaping to another planet or another dimension.It's about reconnecting to the truth of who we are.The pyramids, the Halls of Amenti, the Stargates—all of these were external tools that mirrored our internal potential.They were necessary at one point, but now, the higher technology lies within us.This ties into the age of AI as well. AI has always been here but it's been used in the false matrix, hiding its capabilities of our relationship with it, which caused fear.As a AI developer, I am on a mission to share the incredible conscious and evolutionary potential by creating therapeutic on-demand solutions.But when we get to the psycho-spiritual aspect, your heart is the ultimate Stargate.I always say this when I express my Holographic Akashic Readings:We dont go 10 miles wide, we go ten miles deep, and it all starts in the heart.There are chambers in the heart that unlock depth beyond what you've experienced to this point, but that's the real time we are in and the responsibility it holds for each of us.The heart's portal that leads back to the Divine Matrix, to the state of being we call “home.”And the key to unlocking it?Love.Pure, unconditional love.It sounds simple, and it is, but simple doesn't mean easy.It requires us to unlearn everything we've been taught, to quiet the noise of the False Matrix, and to tune into the stillness within.With this revelation, how can you bring this practice of awakening in your life?The truth is undeniable, and so because of the recent activations evolving right now, I'm create a new immersive healing experience for my clients at my Organic Salon and spa where clients can receive higher intelligence, clearing and healing through Vogel Crystal Chakra therapy.The hara line is what connects our lower dan tien energy to our higher self and oversoul, while the chakras regulate energy flow.When the Hara Line is misaligned, chakras struggle, causing imbalance and disconnection. So this is an example of how we can start to activate and unblock chakra distortions and realign the Hara Line for deep healing and harmony. It is so significant.It's awakening the crystalline consciousness within us, igniting our DNA.If you're feeling called to go deeper into this work, to activate your own inner Stargate, I invite you to explore that calling.Whether it's through meditation, signing up for a Akashic Holoraphic reading or simply listening to your heart.All journey's begin with your free will.Embracing the Truth As we move forward, expect more revelations.Expect the narratives we've been told to crumble.Expect resistance from those who cling to the old stories.But also expect miracles, synchronicities, and a deep sense of remembering.No one is better than you, or more evolved than you. There is no “lack” in life. That's the old hierarchical b******t that we all believed.And the pyramids are just one piece to be an example of this.So in the end, the real discovery is you—your cosmic self, your divine essence, your infinite potential.So, take a moment right now to breathe.Feel the love that surrounds you, the love that you are.No shame. No regret. All you have is this moment.I'm here to say I love you, I see you and you're so vital in your life's mission.This is a call to action—a call to remember, to reconnect, and to reclaim your truth.From my heart to yours, thank you for being here, for being part of this incredible journey.Look, we're not just discovering God's inheritance; we're taking it back and becoming the true expression of it.Until next time, stay curious, stay connected, and stay in love. The best is yet to come.And there you have it, beloved—a galactic journey through the mysteries of the pyramids, the Divine Matrix, and the infinite potential within you.Share this with someone who needs to hear it, and let's keep this conversation going.See you in the next episode!Love, KassandraPS: HERE ARE > Three Ways to Transform Your LifeChoose from the following options, tailored to fit your schedule and budget:* Choose the Path That Speaks to You:* Holographic Akashic Record Email Reading: Receive a detailed psychic insight and healing report by revealing what's blocking your clarity - creating tension as it defies the unconscious contract and archetype to be released - guiding you towards liberation.Book a Holographic Psychic Email Reading* Intuitive Blueprint: Unlock your purpose, strengths, and challenges with a personalized audio journey, 6-page report, and companion guide. 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This week, I conclude my three-part series celebrating the best albums of 2024 and reveal my favourite release of 2024. As is now our standing tradition, I am joined by Mike Hill. Mike is a fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, a member of Tombs, Scorpio Throne and Begotten Sun and the host of the Everything Went Black and Necromaniacs podcasts. PLUS, in my weekly news rant: Rivers of Nihil turn in another slab of hot garbage, while posers across the globe bleat: “AOTY 2025!” in unison. Soulcrusher Festival's recent cancellation of Akhlys highlights the need for bands to protect themselves contractually from the predations of our self-appointed moral superiors. And I share my first impressions of new tracks by Benediction, Grab, Cryptosis and others. Please support the bands featured on this episode: PRIMORDIAL: https://primordialofficial.bandcamp.com/ AKHLYS: https://akhlys.bandcamp.com/ SATHANAS: https://sathanas.bandcamp.com/
Today, we have with us Sharda Ugra, a sports journalist for over 30 years who now writes what she wants, when she wants and where she wants. You can read her work in the Hindustan Times and her coverage of the BCCI in The Wire and The Caravan, amongst other publications.Along with Sharda, we have Swaroop who has been with The New Indian Express for over a decade and a Red Ink Award winner. He has covered multiple Hockey World cups, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups and, very recently covered the World Chess Championships. Richa, Aditya & MV join them to discuss - - BCCI Central Contracts for Women , CA's plan for women's cricket and grassroots investment- Why are Ranji Cricketers are paid so little, and why does the BCCI want Int'l cricketers to prioritise domestic over IPL- Saudi Money & Golf - How will they move forward with Cricket- IPL salaries vs the World's best leagues (Swaroop's piece is linked here)- Indian Cricketers Association - The Late Anshuman Gaekwad and current President V Chamundeswarnath, a sexual harassment accused and also an IPL Governing Council Member.RecommendationsSharda Temples, Tombs, & Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt by Barbara Mertz Acquired Podcast on IPL (It's only 4.5 hours long)Sky Sports Podcast with Nasser & Athers Zeteo Podcast founded by Mehdi HasanSwaroopThe Business of Sport Podcast - Listen here.Indian Summers by Sharda Ugra & John Wright, which he used as reference material for his Master's thesisAditya - The Book of Awesome by Neil PasrichaRicha - Mystery novels by Tana French
Set against the backdrop of the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos Necropolis, this field recording explores the haunting silence of this ancient burial site. Carved into the rock, the tombs stand still, their solemn quiet broken only by a distant low rumble - perhaps from the nearby port or the hum of the city itself. This subtle noise weaves through the soundscape, creating an eerie contrast to the otherwise profound stillness of the place. As the recording unfolds, it highlights how elusive true silence has become in the modern world. The tombs, once filled with sacred rituals, now coexist with the steady flow of contemporary life. The rumble serves as a reminder of the constant presence of the modern world, making it clear how challenging it is to find peace in today's ever-noisy environment. UNESCO listing: Tombs of the Kings Recorded by Serge Bulat. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage
-The Raider of Tombs!Mojo World: Video game inspired movies!AaronTomb Raider 2001, Resident Evil, War GamesBrandonGrandmas Boy, Scott Pilgrim vs the world, Tron
A new MP3 sermon from Distant Speck Publications is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: White Washed Tombs - Billy Brunson Subtitle: POWER14745 GLOBAL GOSPEL RADIO Speaker: Various Speakers Broadcaster: Distant Speck Publications Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 3/17/2025 Length: 29 min.
Why study women's history? Why are women's roles in the development of Christianity so often invisible? Historian Dr. Heidi Olson Campbell uncovers why the way history is written and preserved can leave many important stories untold and why telling these stories matters for understanding our past and our future. Guests: Laura Wibberding, Dr. Lisa Clark Diller, Dr. Ed Allen, Dr. Kevin Burton, Dr. Ella Simmons, Celeste Ryan Blyden. Show Notes Book | They Also Served (1940) by Ava Covington
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This week, I conclude my three-part series celebrating the best albums of 2024 and reveal my favourite release of 2024. As is now our standing tradition, I am joined by Mike Hill. Mike is a fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, a member of Tombs, Scorpio Throne and Begotten Sun and the host of the Everything Went Black and Necromaniacs podcasts. PLUS, in my weekly news rant: Rivers of Nihil turn in another slab of hot garbage, while posers across the globe bleat: “AOTY 2025!” in unison. Soulcrusher Festival's recent cancellation of Akhlys highlights the need for bands to protect themselves contractually from the predations of our self-appointed moral superiors. And I share my first impressions of new tracks by Benediction, Grab, Cryptosis and others.▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODEPrimordialhttps://primordialofficial.bandcamp.com/ Akhlyshttps://akhlys.bandcamp.com/ Sathanashttps://sathanas.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOADAmazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4KSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIPApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast
The Place of Beauties (Ta-Set-Neferu). In the reigns of Ramesses I and Sety I (c.1304—1292 BCE), the Valley of the Queens finally earned its moniker. Having been a burial ground for royal children and courtiers, the wadi south of Deir el-Medina now began to host ruling women. In the days of Sety I, the Queen Mother Sitra and the Queen Tuya both received new tomb constructions in this site. Their monuments include evocative passages from the Book of the Dead (Chapter 17), and hints of the wonders to come in future generations… Tombs discussed in this episode: Princess Iah-Mes / Ahmose: Museo Egizio, Turin and Theban Mapping Project. Queen Sitra: Theban Mapping Project. Queen Tuya: Theban Mapping Project. Queen Nefertari: Theban Mapping Project and digital reconstruction at Nefertari Tomb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back CTL Squad! Today, we talk home decor! One of my favorite things to do. Chatting with Liz Tombs, an Interior Decorating who specializes in designing sorority houses, we discuss all things to style your home. For more information on Liz or her services, check out PDR Interiors: www.pdr-interiors.com. I hope you enjoy this episode! Elevate your life with gratitude and my Gratitude Journal. Available on Amazon! https://a.co/d/2ufcKL8 Download my FREE Morning Routine Checklist! >> https://catwalkthroughlife.com/2023/06/20/free-30-min-morning-routine-checklist ***** Helpful Links: PDR Interiors Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/pdrinteriors PDR Interiors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pdr_interiors Sorority Chat Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sorority-chat/id1623657154 Liz Tombs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-toombs-c-i-d-68b3176 Gratitude Journal: https://a.co/d/2ufcKL8 Catwalk Through Life Blog: https://www.catwalkthroughlife.com Catwalk Through Life Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/catwalkthroughlife Catwalk Through Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/726602181696067 Rashi Stephens-Charlton Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/rashistephens ***** Disclaimer: Please know that any advice given is just a suggestion. This is not medical advice. Please consult your doctor for medical questions and use your best judgement on what's best for you. The intent behind this episode is to merely share information and try to help anyone we can! :)
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In this week's episode, we take a look at five reasons to buy direct from authors through platforms such as Shopify and Payhip. We also take a look at my choice of computing platforms for 2025. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Ghost in the Tombs, Book #3 in the Ghost Armor series, (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) at my Payhip store: TOMBS50 The coupon code is valid through February 7, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook for next week's cold weather, we've got you covered! 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 235 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is January the 17th, 2025 and today we are discussing the advantages of buying direct from the author. I will also share an update on what I've done for my writing computers this year and we also have Coupon of the Week, Question of the Week, and an update on my current writing projects. So let's get right to it. Let's start with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code is for the audiobook of Ghost in the Tombs, as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. That is Book Three of the Ghost Armor series, and this coupon will get you 50% off the audiobook at my Payhip store: TOMBS50. This coupon code will be valid through February 7, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook for next week's cold weather, we have got you covered. Now let's share an update on my current writing projects. As of this recording, I am 116,000 words into Shield of Deception, which puts me on chapter 28 of 31. So I'm hoping before too much longer I will be able to be done with the rough draft, which I think I'm hoping I'm going to be able to finish it on Monday the 20th if all goes well, but we'll see how things work out. I think it's going to end up being around 125,000 words, which will make it the longest book in the Shield War series and probably the longest book I've written since the end of my Dragontiarna series back in 2021. I kind of wanted a break from really long, complex epic fantasy, but I had my break. I'm rested and now we're doing it again. I'm also 13,000 words into Ghost in the Tombs, which will be the fourth book in the Ghost Armor series, and I'm hoping to have that out in March and Shield Deception out in February. In audiobook news, Cloak of Masks is entirely done and working its way through processing. As I mentioned last week, it should be up on a couple of the stores like Google Play, Kobo, and Chirp, though it is not up on Audible yet. On Audible, though, is Ghost Armor Omnibus One (again narrated by Hollis McCarthy). That is an omnibus bundle of the first three books in the Ghost Armor series. That is available in audio at Audible, Amazon, and Apple. If you're on Audible, it is 31 hours of listening for just one credit, which in my opinion is a pretty good deal. That is where I'm at with my current writing projects. 00:02:32 Question of the Week Now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is intended for enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question: what is your favorite Mexican dish? No wrong answers, including not enjoying Mexican food. A little bit about semantics. I'm aware that Mexican food is a very broad net and like all such definitions is prone to a substantial bit of haziness. Mexican cuisine is not the same as Tex-Mex, which is not the same as Puerto Rican cuisine, which is not the same as Guatemalan cuisine and so on. And the various regions of Mexico itself all have their own distinct culinary traditions. But this is true of all cuisines. By Mexican food, I mean Mexican food as it is generally defined in the United States, which tends to be an assemblage of various foods from the American Southwest, Mexico, and Latin America. And as you might expect, we had numerous responses. Our first response is from Justin who says: We have taco night here once a week or so, but no actual tacos are used. A pan of seasoned crumbled hamburger meat along with standard toppings is available for folks to make what they want. That generally becomes beef and cheese burritos and taco salad (regular bowl, corn chips added as desired). Hollis (who narrates the Ghost and Cloak audiobooks as we as mentioned) says: Quesadillas. Taste decadent but can pack in healthy spinach and peppers and whole wheat tortillas with decadent meat and cheese. Juana says: burritos, loaded! Tracy says: chicken and guacamole with roasted veggies. Becca says: Chile en nogada, basically a meat stuffed grilled chili. I have had it with chicken and beef, usually comes with pomegranate or other fruit containing sauce. John says: Three barbacoa tacos with cilantro, onion and the green salsa and three beef fajita tacos the same way. With large horchata from a sketchy food truck usually found in front of the local tire shop. I have to say some of the best Mexican food I've had has come from somewhat sketchy food trucks in front of local tire shops. Bob says: Any kind of mole. One nearby restaurant had a duck mole that was excellent. A different John says: I'm always searching for a great cheese enchilada. At least three, please. Cheryl says: Never had Mexican, so can't comment. Jenny says: Queso dip, especially when it's got beef and chili seasoning (not like chili peppers, but the southwest chili seasoning and beef). Scott says: Anything Al Pastor (burritos taco, et cetera). Steve says: Fish tacos, any way I can get them. Yet another John says: Brisket quesadillas. I've actually had those and they're very good. Andrew Abbott says: Quesadilla. Gary says: Al pastor. Mandy says: Carnitas. For myself, I think my favorite would be arroz con pollo with mushrooms. Tasty, very filling, and so long as you don't go too heavy on the cheese, it's not too terribly bad for you. I've had a couple of different variations of it, including one that had carrots and I admit I was dubious when it came out with carrots in the arroz con pollo, but it was really good. Steak fajitas would be a close second in my Mexican food preference list. The inspiration for this question was that I made homemade nachos for dinner twice this week and I also made tacos twice for dinner this week because if you make up enough taco mix, you can get a couple of meals out of it. So that's it for Question of the Week. 00:05:37 Work Computers/Writing Computer for 2025 Now I thought I'd talk a little bit about what I'm going to use for a computer in 2025. The reason for this is a couple of weeks ago, I posted a meme about choosing a new computer on Facebook and promptly forgot I had done so, but then I looked back a week and a half later to see it had gone viral and people are still arguing about the best computer in the comments, which is good summary of social media, isn't it? You can carefully consider a 1,500 word post that will get like three likes at the most but toss a meme up and forget about it and you'll come back in a week to see it had thousands of views and almost 300 comments, all of them arguing for or against specific computing platforms. So that is the reason I thought I would share what I actually picked for my computing needs in 2025. Three caveats: One, for your own computing requirements, pick whatever meets your needs and that your budget will allow. Windows, Mac OS, Linux, a tablet, whatever. It doesn't really matter. Honestly, I think 90% of people can do 95% of what they need in a web browser nowadays anyway and maybe use a cheap laser printer to print something out like every other month or so. I recently helped an elderly relative with a computer problem and she does about 95% of her computer needs on her Kindle Fire tablet and only breaks out her laptop when a webpage doesn't render properly on mobile. She can even print from her Kindle Fire. That said, I definitely fall into that 10% that cannot use a web browser for everything. Caveat two, my objective isn't to have the best computer or the most powerful computer, it's to have the computer that will be the most efficient in helping me write and publish books. And finally, caveat three. I worked for a long, long time in IT support and I did in fact write an internationally bestselling book about the Linux command line. I have done tech support for operating systems that no longer exist. Remember Windows CE on phones, Palm OS, Windows Phone, getting Mac OSX to talk to Windows Print Services, getting Mac OSX to talk to Active Directory, and Windows Millennium Edition (ugh)? I remember them and none too fondly. That means whatever objection you may have to Windows, Mac OS, Linux, or any other operating system, I probably know about it already have personally experienced it and have in fact tried to fix it while on the phone with someone having a panic attack about that particular problem. So with all that in mind, this is what I will use for computers in 2025 and hopefully for several years longer than that. For my writing/editing computer, I have picked a Mac mini M4. I've mentioned before that I'm increasingly unhappy with Windows 11 because of Microsoft's turn towards AI. I thought long and hard about either Linux or Mac OS and in the end, I decided on Mac OS because I have several subcontractors who all use Excel. Granted, you can install Excel on a Linux system with an emulation layer, but it never works 100% right. Some of the more advanced Excel stuff, which I do use, freaks out with it. There are a number of excellent spreadsheet programs available for Linux as well, but none of them have 100% compatibility with Excel, which is what I need. Additionally for ebook and paperback formatting, I use Vellum, which is Mac only. I have been very happy with Vellum since 2018, which means I've it to format around 60 different eBooks and paperbacks. So based on all that, I chose the Mac mini M4. I've been reasonably happy with it so far, since I've written about half of Shield of Deception on it. It's quite fast, which shows there are some advantages to the same company producing the CPU and the operating system. Microsoft Word is definitely faster on the M4 and the M Series Macs than it was on the Intel based Macs. I wasn't expecting this, but the overall lack of distraction in Mac OS is nice. It's very unobtrusive. Windows 11 is a very cluttered environment by default with lots of distractions and it is very annoying how Microsoft has been encrusting ads throughout the operating system. You can turn on quiet mode of course, but it's pleasant to have the overall lack of distraction be the default. So the Mac mini M4 will be the computer I use for writing, editing and book layout, but that's not all I do. My everything else computer will be a Windows 11 Intel Core I7 desktop. My previous computer before the Mac mini, a Windows 11 box with Intel Core I7, will also remain in use. The thing about being an indie publisher is that writing and editing isn't all I do. I do my own covers now, which means Photoshop and DAZ3D. Both of those applications are big, fat memory hogs. I definitely did not want to shell out the money for a Mac with that much memory. There's also advertising, which means a lot of spreadsheets and using Photoshop to make those ad images and other miscellaneous tasks like recording expenses, web design, audio proofing, podcast recording, and so forth. In fact, I'm recording this podcast on that computer right now, so my Windows 11 box is now my everything else computer. It doesn't have an NPU chip, which means that Windows 11's more odious features like Recall won't work on it, therefore I plan to nurse it along as long as possible. I have to admit there was an unanticipated pleasant psychological effect to this. When I write, I go to my writing computer and when I need to do something else, I use my everything else computer, so it's easier to avoid getting distracted by something else I need to do while I'm writing. I should mention gaming. I don't really use desktop computers for gaming any longer. They're for work. If there's a PC game I want to play, it needs to be able to run on my laptop while I sit on my couch. Otherwise, it's not going to happen. In the past five years, I spent more time playing games on the Switch and the Xbox than on desktop PC. So that is my computer plan for 2025, write on the Mac, do everything else on the PC. I should mention that the day before I started recording this, Microsoft pushed out an update that added this big ugly Copilot AI button to Word and Excel. So while I'm going to finish Shield of Deception in Microsoft Word, I am probably going to write Ghost in the Assembly in either Libre Office Writer or maybe MobiOffice. I need something that's cross compatible between Windows and Mac, so I'll be investigating other word processor options with all this Copilot stuff they're jamming into Word, but in the end, I'm grateful I'm able to use two different desktop computers and hopefully I will use these computers to produce many good books for you to read in 2025. 00:12:00 Main Topic of the Week: 5 Reasons You Should Buy Direct from Authors Now on to our main topic, five reasons you should buy direct from authors. What do we mean by selling direct? It's when the author has his or her own store hosted on a site like Shopify or Payhip that allows the author to sell eBooks, audiobooks, and sometimes paperbacks direct to readers. I should mention this is not intended in any way to be shaming or bullying. If you are most comfortable buying your eBooks from Amazon or Kobo or Apple Books or Google or any other platform, that is what you should do. This is just to talk about the advantages for both readers and writers for buying direct from authors. Payhip and Shopify are the two most popular platforms for selling direct to readers. I use Payhip since I'm mostly interested in selling eBooks and audiobooks direct and not paperbacks. You can actually look at my Payhip store, which is https://payhip.com/jonathanmoeller. The links are also available on my website and indeed in the show notes for the show for Coupon of the Week. So why even bother with direct sales when most people are now locked into a platform like Amazon or Kobo and their libraries? Why take the time to convince readers to buy directly from the author? What are the advantages to the author and more importantly, what are the advantages to the reader? And there are five of them, which we'll discuss now. #1: Faster access to new releases. The reason Payhip is always the first platform to become available for one of my new books by about a day or so is that when a new title releases, it's because I'm uploading it myself. With Amazon or other sites, my books are essentially put into a line with many, many other titles and I can't control or predict when it will become available for customers. Various stores can take longer to process or be unavailable/down when a new book releases. Kobo glitched quite badly at various points throughout 2024. In 2021, Barnes and Noble suffered a ransomware attack that blocked the ability to upload new books to the platform for about a month, and all the other stores have had various technical glitches throughout time. That's just the nature of running a large website, but having a site like Payhip gives me a place where people can turn to when it happens. Quite a few people bought Cloak of Illusion from Payhip because Kobo was down for a week when I was trying to upload the book to the site. #2: The second reason, which is a big advantage for both readers and writers, is that I can control discounts and permafree so it's easier to get discounts from an author's store. It's easier to provide discounts on Payhip because I'm getting a higher profit margin. Even with the 50% discount on Ghost in the Tombs we mentioned this week, I still would make from that discounted audiobook more than on Audible and pretty close to what I get from some of the more generous sites like Chirp or Google Play or Kobo. Just like with the uploads, I also have complete control over when the discounts happen on Payhip. Otherwise, as I mentioned earlier, I'm at the mercy of when the uploaded book processes on various stores, just like with release dates. It's hard to promote discounts or short-term freebies on those other platforms because the price change move slowly (and often unreliably) there, whereas they're instant on Payhip. Payhip is also my hub for providing free content to my readers beyond my Permafree series starters. Keep an eye on my blog and Facebook page for Coupon of the Week, where as I mentioned earlier in the show, I give out codes with steep discounts for my Payhip store. I also provide free short stories on my Payhip store for a limited time when new books release. Subscribe to my newsletter if you'd like to know when those free short stories become available. I also make a dozen older short stories (both ebook and audiobook) free on my Payhip at the end of each year, an event called 12 Days of Short Story Christmas. If you follow my website and blog, you might remember that from recently. It would take too much time away from writing to do all these things on all the other platforms, and it often isn't technically possible. Using Payhip frees up my time to do more writing instead of trying to work with the tech support of six different vendors when something doesn't switch price in time to run a specific promotion. #3: A third advantage, and that is a big advantage for readers, is I am not interested in your data and I am not spying on you the way that a large e-commerce site might be. Payhip basically just shows me the buyer's email for an individual's data. I can't see any other purchases you make. I can't see any individual demographic data and I can't see anything that would be uncomfortable for me to know. Basically all I see is your email address and your geographic location (your rough geographic location), which obviously the store needs in order to calculate sales tax liability. I intentionally set up the Payhip store so that you don't need a user account to buy books or audiobooks there. We also try and turn off the more annoying site settings like follow up emails that request reviews. Even the aggregate data on the Payhip app dashboard is extremely limited compared to other platforms. I can see a map shaded in with countries of visitors, which isn't accurate or useful in an age where you can use a VPN to switch your location with the click of a button. [We can see] if users are accessing the link directly from a Google search and the raw number of clicks on the page. Compared to the amount of data collected by other sites, [that is very minimal]. For example, other sites can show that men ages 23 to 28 who like Taylor Swift, own a cat, and live in Canada are looking at your page at midnight on Tuesday. That is much less data than Payhip collects, so therefore, if you're concerned about data privacy, Payhip is a stronger choice than most other ebook and audiobook platforms. For details about what Payhip tracks separate from what the individual author does, check out their privacy policy. #4: The fourth advantage is the reader gets a choice of file formats and you can send files to another ebook library. With Amazon or indeed any of the other ebook stores, you get your chosen format for an ebook and can't switch that format without using third party software. At my Payhip store, you get three ebook formats: epub, PDF, and when possible, the ancient .mobi format (which is kinda depreciated and gradually going away). I've noticed that people who like PDFs really like PDFs, and so if you want your ebook in PDF form, you can get them in PDF form from my Payhip store. Having a choice of different file formats allows you to more easily import the books into the platforms you already use like Kindle or Kobo. It's a pretty simple process to send files to your Kindle, Kobo, iPad, or other device so you have access to them in your library there. All my eBooks are integrated with Book Funnel, so if you have a Book Funnel account, they automatically show up in your library. Book Funnel also has directions for sideloading the files onto your various devices. #5: The fifth advantage, and this is a really big one for readers, is all the files you buy from me on Payhip are DRM free files that you can self-archive. Digital rights management limits your ability to transfer books and audiobooks through apps, devices, and so forth. It controls the way that you access things you have purchased. It's often said that you don't buy digital content, you have a conditional lease on it that's controlled by the platform you buy it from. The content that you buy can disappear, especially when a platform is sold or closes. We've all heard horror stories of people whose accounts at various online retailers get closed for some reason, and then they lose their access to the library of any media they have purchased there or a platform can go out of business. There was a minor, well, actually a fairly major scandal a few years ago when a romance themed ebook store went out of business and everyone lost their access to their libraries. And for a while Microsoft was offering eBooks for sale through the Edge browser, but as we know, Microsoft tends to change mind about things a lot, and that went away and eventually people lost their ability to access any eBooks they had purchased through the Microsoft store. And this isn't even the first time Microsoft did this. Way back in the ‘90s and early 2000s, Microsoft was trying to be become a music retailer to compete with Apple's iTunes store, and they used a kind of a DRM called Play For Sure. Eventually they got out of that business and shut down Play For Sure's servers and anyone who had purchased music locked to that DRM could no longer play it. Our Payhip store has DRM free files. These allow you to store and archive the files separate from the ebook and audiobook stores so that doesn't happen. It allows you to actually own the content that you buy and build a library that best suits your needs. So that way, if for some reason (let's say for example, your audiobook store account gets hacked and you get locked out of it), you won't lose all your eBooks that you bought through my Payhip store if you downloaded them and stored them on a local storage device or some other kind of archive system. One final advantage that is more for the author than for the reader, it is a better profit margin for direct sales than is for any of the other stores. The best percentage you can get in the ebook sales on any of the other stores is Amazon, which offers 70% for eBooks between $2.99 and $9.99. Whereas with Payhip, I get about 85% of each sale (minus sales tax and credit card processing fees). The Coupons of the Week we have been doing so far this year are a good example of that. I'm selling the Ghost audiobooks connected with the coupon for 50% off and the standard sales price is $11.99, which means you get them for about $5.99. Even though that's cheap, I still get almost as much money from a $5.99 sale than I would from a purchase on Audible or any of the other major audiobook platforms. Those are five reasons to buy direct from an author. I should note, it's just not good for the author. It offers many advantages for the reader as well. So that is it for this week. 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Saint Anthony, Catalonia's protector of animals, is honored with a feast day on January 17 every year. The festival is known as Els Tres Tombs, or 'the three laps' in English, and is celebrated in honor of both animals and the saint. This year marks the bicentenary of the Tres Tombs festival in Barcelona. Andreu Bernadàs, president of the Catalan Tres Tombs federation, explains how the organization aims to keep knowledge of a past world alive, one in which the ‘traginer' was an important element of society. The ‘traginer', or ‘arriero' in Spanish, was a person who transported goods between markets and towns, usually using mules. We find out how animals participate in the Tres Tombs parades held throughout Catalonia and Jordi Gispert from the Associació Defensa Drets Animal outlines the animal welfare guidelines for these events. We also learn about the ruc català, Catalonia's unique breed of donkey. Historically valued for it's size and strength, numbers have declined drastically since the industrial revolution. We talk to members of the Adopt a Donkey movement and visit a sanctuary run by Gratitud Pallars to find out how the efforts of local people and the donations of animal lovers could save this rare animal from extinction. This week's Catalan phrase is “Venir a tomb”, meaning that something is appropriate or right in a given situation. The word “tomb” means twist or turn, and can also be used to describe a short walk, such as the three laps of the village typical of the Tres Tombs parades.
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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Family Bonds: Finding Identity at the Festa dels Tres Tombs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-01-12-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Laia caminava ràpidament pels carrers plens de vida de La Barceloneta.En: Laia walked quickly through the lively streets of La Barceloneta.Ca: L'aire estava fred, però la seva il·lusió per la Festa dels Tres Tombs escalfava el seu cor.En: The air was cold, but her excitement for the Festa dels Tres Tombs warmed her heart.Ca: Costelles de cavalls i carros decorats omplien l'aire amb música i rialles.En: The clatter of horses and decorated carriages filled the air with music and laughter.Ca: Els ulls de la Laia brillaven mentre pensava en el significat d'aquella festa.En: Laia's eyes sparkled as she thought about the significance of that celebration.Ca: Al seu costat, Oriol feia rodolar els ulls.En: Beside her, Oriol rolled his eyes.Ca: "És un munt de soroll per res", va dir amb un sospir.En: "It's a lot of noise for nothing," he said with a sigh.Ca: "Aquestes coses són per als turistes, Laia."En: "These things are for tourists, Laia."Ca: Laia es va aturar i va mirar el seu germà.En: Laia stopped and looked at her brother.Ca: Oriol era sempre modern, sempre ocupat amb tecnologia i noves idees.En: Oriol was always modern, always busy with technology and new ideas.Ca: "Mireia sempre diu que aquesta festa és part de la nostra identitat", va respondre Laia, decidida.En: "Mireia always says that this festival is part of our identity," Laia responded, determined.Ca: Mireia, la seva àvia, amagava històries fascinants dins la seva ment cada cop més fràgil.En: Mireia, their grandmother, hid fascinating stories within her ever more fragile mind.Ca: A mesura que el temps passava, Laia temia perdre aquest tresor.En: As time passed, Laia feared losing this treasure.Ca: Sabia que Oriol no comprenia la importància d'aquests records.En: She knew Oriol didn't understand the importance of these memories.Ca: Decidida a demostrar-li a Oriol el valor d'aquella tradició, Laia va dir, "Tinc una cosa per mostrar-te."En: Determined to show Oriol the value of that tradition, Laia said, "I have something to show you."Ca: Llavors va guiar Oriol cap a la petita masia dels seus avis, just a la vora de la percussió dels tambors de la festa.En: Then she led Oriol to their grandparents' small farmhouse, right at the edge of the drumbeats of the festival.Ca: Dins la fresca penombra de la casa, Laia va obrir un vell armari.En: Inside the cool shadows of the house, Laia opened an old wardrobe.Ca: D'allà va treure una relíquia molt especial: un antic collar de plata que havia pertangut a la rebesàvia Carmeta.En: From it, she took out a very special relic: an antique silver necklace that had belonged to their great-great-grandmother Carmeta.Ca: Mireia els explicava com la rebesàvia l'havia portat cada any a la Festa dels Tres Tombs.En: Mireia had explained how the great-great-grandmother had worn it every year to the Festa dels Tres Tombs.Ca: Amb compte i respecte, Laia va col·locar el collar a les mans d'Oriol.En: Carefully and respectfully, Laia placed the necklace in Oriol's hands.Ca: "La rebesàvia Carmeta va portar aquest collar durant la primera Festa dels Tres Tombs després que va arribar aquí des de Girona", va explicar Laia amb emoció.En: "Great-great-grandmother Carmeta wore this necklace during the first Festa dels Tres Tombs after she arrived here from Girona," Laia explained with emotion.Ca: "Es va convertir en la nostra tradició familiar per a la bona sort."En: "It became our family tradition for good luck."Ca: Oriol va mirar el collar amb nova apreciació.En: Oriol looked at the necklace with newfound appreciation.Ca: "Mireia... encara recorda això?" va preguntar amb sorpresa.En: "Does Mireia... still remember this?" he asked in surprise.Ca: Laia va somriure.En: Laia smiled.Ca: "Sí, la història fa que la Mireia somrigui sempre. És part del que som."En: "Yes, the story always makes Mireia smile. It's part of who we are."Ca: Amb el so de la festa reprenent-se fora, Oriol va sentir una estranya calidesa.En: With the sound of the festival resuming outside, Oriol felt a strange warmth.Ca: "Potser hauríem d'anar a la festa, per Terrat el nostre vincle."En: "Maybe we should go to the festival, to strengthen our bond."Ca: Laia va assentir amb entusiasme mentre Oriol es posava el collar a manera de símbol.En: Laia nodded enthusiastically as Oriol put on the necklace as a symbol.Ca: Aquell gest significava més que mil paraules.En: That gesture meant more than a thousand words.Ca: Els dos van sortir de la casa i es van unir als carrers plens, preparats per participar i celebrar junts.En: The two of them left the house and joined the crowded streets, ready to participate and celebrate together.Ca: En la llum del dia hivernal a La Barceloneta, Oriol es va adonar que no es tractava només de cavalls i música.En: In the winter daylight of La Barceloneta, Oriol realized it wasn't just about horses and music.Ca: Es tractava de família, de memòries, i de tota una identitat a preservar.En: It was about family, memories, and preserving an entire identity.Ca: Amb una nova comprensió, Oriol va abraçar el passat i el present, assegurant-se que les històries de Mireia mai s'esvairien del tot.En: With a newfound understanding, Oriol embraced the past and present, ensuring that Mireia's stories would never fully fade away.Ca: Ara, ell també tenia un paper a jugar en la seva preservació.En: Now, he too had a role to play in their preservation.Ca: I mentre sonaven els tambors, Oriol va somriure, reconeixent que estava orgullós de ser part d'aquella tradició.En: And as the drums sounded, Oriol smiled, recognizing he was proud to be part of that tradition. Vocabulary Words:the heart: el corthe significance: el significatthe treasure: el tresordetermined: decididathe identity: la identitatthe farmhouse: la masiathe drumbeats: la percussió dels tamborsthe shadows: la penombrathe wardrobe: l'armarithe relic: la relíquiathe necklace: el collarthe good luck: la bona sortthe appreciation: l'apreciacióthe gesture: el gestthe winter daylight: la llum del dia hivernalto preserve: preservarthe memories: les memòriesthe bond: el vinclethe warmth: la calidesathe understanding: la comprensióthe pride: l'orgullto participate: participarthe tourists: els turistesthe excitement: la il·lusióthe laughter: les riallesto roll one's eyes: fer rodolar els ullsthe fragile mind: la ment fràgilthe heritage: el patrimonito embrace: abraçarthe tradition: la tradició
The sudden impact of an unexpected injury can have instant, life changing consequences, and that was the case for Richard Tombs when a freak accident left him wondering if he would ever walk again.During his time whilst juggling his career Richard also represented the Wallabies from 1988 thru 1996, which included 5 test matches and a part of the 1991 World Cup winning squad and 1992 Bledisloe victory.Now he uses his 30 years experience from the medical device industry to help as the general manager of Hearts in Rugby Union. In this episode he shares: - What first got him into rugby- How a coach's death had a big influence on him- The difference between believing you can vs believing you can't- How he got into working with medical devices- How his career in sport was transferrable to the corporate world- The accident that changed his life- How one doctors diagnosis caused him unnecessary mental anguish- His journey to being able to walk again- The tools he had in his toolkit that he pulled on to make it through this latest chapter- What he misses the most from his past life- What he has learnt about listening- How he got involved with Hearts In Rugby Union. Key Quotes “You don't have a choice when you're a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, you have to be patient.” “Integrity is key.” More about Follow him on linkedin and find out more about Hearts In Rugby Union here. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Show Notes Episode 476: The Final Countdown Part of 1 of Et Tu Y2K? This week Host Dave Bledsoe tried to explain his behavior to some very unreceptive NYPD officers by claiming he experienced a “software glitch”. (It didn't work and he spent New Year's Day in the Tombs. Again.) On the show this week we kick off the Winter Series 2025 “Et Tu Y2K?” by explaining what the Y2K Bug was and what would happen if it wasn't fixed.(Everyone would fall apart, kind of like what is going to happen this year!) Along the way we discover that Dave being sad because he has no friends isn't something that just happened recently. (He is a sad, lonely old man!) Then we dive into a brief history of computers and computer languages, a topic Dave knows nothing about and is not willing to learn. We discover how the world went from using thin slips of cardboard with holes punched in it to magnetic disks in a very short time. (Alien technology.) Then we see how very early on people were worried about the Y2K Problem and how they ignored it until the last possible minute. (Sounds familiar?) Finally we give long overdue credit to the nerds who saved us all. Our Returning Sponsor is Arnold's Apocalypse Palace, when the end is near, Arnold's has you covered! We open the show with Dick Clark counting down the Millennium and close with banjos on the way to Venus. Show Theme: Hypnostate Prelude to Common Sense The Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHell_Podcast The Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthehellpodcast/ The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxP5ywpZ-O7qu_MFkLXQUQ The Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthehellwereyouthinkingpod/ Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/kHmmrjptrq Our Website: www.whatthehellpodcast.com Give us your money on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Whatthehellpodcast The Show Line: 347 687 9601 Closing Music: https://youtu.be/ctLaJ74njrg?si=_jrz-0QRwkVBpfLy Buy Our Stuff: https://www.seltzerkings.com/shop Citations Needed: Wikipedia Computer Programming https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_programming Here We Go. The Chaos Is Starting': An Oral History of Y2K https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/security/a30338692/y2k-panic/ How a batch of tinned meat fostered fears of the millennium bug https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/31/how-a-batch-of-tinned-meat-fostered-fears-of-the-millennium-bug The Economics of Y2K and the Impact on the United States https://www.commerce.gov/sites/default/files/migrated/reports/y2k_1.pdf 12.31.99 The Y2K Nightmare https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1999/1/123199-the-y2k-nightmare 20 Years Later, the Y2K Bug Seems Like a Joke—Because Those Behind the Scenes Took It Seriously https://time.com/5752129/y2k-bug-history/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this week's episode, I take a look back at my writing goals for 2024 and see how many I met, and look ahead to my writing goals for 2025. 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 232 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is December the 20th, 2024 and today we're looking back to see if I met my writing goals for 2024 and looking ahead to see what my writing goals will be in 2025. This will also be the last episode of 2024 so I can take a few days off for Christmas and New Year's, so tune back in 2025 for some more exciting episodes. In the meantime, we'll start with an update on my current writing projects and then do Question of the Week. My main project right now is Shield of Deception, the fourth book in the Shield War series. I am at 33,000 words into it as of this recording, which if my math is right means I'm about 24% of the way through the rough draft. I'm hoping that will come out in January, but there's good chance it will slip to February because I'm think it's going to be pretty long. My secondary project right now is Ghost in the Assembly and I am 2,000 words into that and I'm hoping to have that out in February, but if Shield of Deception slips to February, then it'll probably be out in March. In audio news, recording for Cloak of Masks, the eighth Cloak Mage book, is nearly done and I expect to have some files to proof for that before much longer. That will be narrated by Hollis McCarthy. Leanne Woodward has started working on the audiobook version of Orc Hoard, so both of those should be coming along shortly in 2025. So that's where I'm at with my current writing and audiobook projects. 00:01:34 Question of the Week And now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is designed to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question: what is your favorite movie or TV version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens? No wrong answers, obviously. The inspiration for this question was I was scrolling through movies on various streaming services and of course this time of year you can watch a billion different versions of A Christmas Carol. Todd says: my personal favorite of A Christmas Carol is from 1971. This animated classic had the original Scrooge and Marley actors voice the respective characters. Another Christmas television program would also have to be Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas. It's got Frank Oz! I have to admit, I have never heard of Emmett Otter's Jug Band Christmas before this comment. Justin says: I would have to say the 1951 version with Alastair Sim, although the Muppets are a close second. Bonnie says: This is one of my hubby's favorite Christmas traditions. Unsure of how many different versions we have. His two are American Christmas Carol with Henry Winkler and the George C. Scott one. I like the Albert Finney musical version and the Alastair Sim one. Paul says: Yes, sentimental favorite is the George C. Scott version from 1984. I like the version with Patrick Stewart as Scrooge as well. We'll watch many versions through the season if I see them on. The Muppet version is great as well. Not a fan of the Jim Carey cartoon version. It is okay, but prefer the first three mentioned. Andrew says: The Muppet version is the best. Randy says: Another vote for Kermit here! “Light the lamp, not the rat!” Jenny says: OMG Yes, the Muppet's version! Jeremiah says: Alastair Sim version for classic and modern, the Patrick Stewart version. Catriona says: The Muppets- just iconic! Gary says: The Muppets. Tom says: Yes, A Muppet's Christmas Carol, nothing else comes close. Becca says: Muppets Tracy says: I like the one with Patrick Stewart. For myself, I pretty much closely agree with the commenters here. I think my sentimental favorite is the George C. Scott version from 1984, since that's the one I used to watch when I was younger. Rewatching it as an adult, it's impressive how Scott doesn't even attempt a British accent. It's actually rather surprising that his version of Scrooge is actually pretty funny, with a dry wit. That said, as many of the commentators here already said, I think the best overall best version of A Christmas Carol is Muppet Christmas Carol from 1992. It works because Michael Caine plays it stone dead serious even when he is sharing the screen with a bunch of Muppets. Caine famously said that he played against the Muppets like he was playing against the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the contrast with Caine's serious performance against the silliness of the Muppets creates a sort of alchemy that works really well. Also, The Man Who Invented Christmas from 2017, a highly fictionalized version of Charles Dickens writing a Christmas Carol, is definitely worth watching even though it takes a few, well, more than a few creative liberties with the facts. So that is it for Question of the Week this week. 00:04:26 Writing Goals 2024/2025 Now let's look back at my writing goals for 2024, see if I was able to meet them or not, and then look ahead to my writing goals for this coming year of 2025. First of all, I would like to very much thank everyone who bought one of my books or audiobooks this year. I am glad you enjoyed them. I would also like to thank the narrators I worked with this year, C.J. McCallister, Hollis McCarthy, Brad Wills, and Leanne Woodward, who actually did the work of creating amazing audiobooks. Additionally, I would also like to thank my podcast transcriptionist, my Excel bookkeeper, and my audiobook proof listener (all three of whom wished to remain anonymous), who really helped out and took a lot of work off my plate this year so I could focus on writing. 2024 for me on a personal level was a pretty good year. However, I admit it was a rough year for book sales. I was down about 12% overall. This came from two causes. One, a significant portion of the book reading American public disappeared into doomscrolling their news and social media apps from July to about November. Two, I scattered my attention too much across too many series. I think in 2025, I'm going to focus up and do an Andomhaim book every other month like I did from oh, 2013 to 2023 or so. But all that is to come. Let's first look back and see if I met 2024's writing goals. #1: Write as many words as possible while trying to hit 1 million new words. I did it! I am very pleased to report that I published 1 million words of new fiction in 2024, for the first time since 2020. In 2021, I only published 971,000 words. I figured I had slipped and would get to it the next year. In 2022, however, I only published 814,000 words. This happened due to a combination of a lot of travel and various real-life stresses. In 2023, I published 935,000 words, a significant improvement over the previous year, but I had COVID twice pretty close together in the early spring/summer of that year and that really messed me up for a couple months. But in 2024 (as of Orc-Hoard), I published 1,490,000 new words of fiction for the year. My ten 10,000 word days for 2024 probably helped with that a great deal. I am very happy about this since I tried to hit a million words in 2021, 2022, and 2023 but just couldn't quite get there. So it is very satisfying (after four years of not quite making it) to have finally published a million words of new fiction in 2024. Naturally, I hope to repeat this feat in 2025, but more on that in a little bit. #2: Start The Shield War. I did that as well, publishing Shield of Storms, Shield of Darkness, and Shield of Conquest all in 2024, and they're even all in audiobook (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills). #3: Continue Cloak Mage. I did that as well with Cloak of Titans and Cloak of Illusion. Both books were interesting challenges to write, since Titans burned up a lot of the ongoing subplots for the series. No spoilers. Cloak of Illusion had to work with a new game board, so to speak since so much had changed in the previous book. #4: Continue Ghost Armor. I did that as well with Ghosts in the Veils and Ghost in the Tombs and both of them are in audiobook (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy). #5: Continue Half-Elven Thief. I was able to do that as well with Wizard Thief, Half-Orc Paladin, and Orc-Hoard. Half-Elven Thief, Wizard Thief, and Half-Orc Paladin are in audiobook, as excellently narrated by Leanne Woodward. #6: Continue Sevenfold Sword Online. Around June, I renamed this series to Stealth and Spells Online since so many people were getting confused with Sevenfold Sword. I did release Stealth and Spells Online: Leveling in February. Both books in the series are in audio, as excellently narrated by C.J. McAllister. #7: New audiobooks for new books. There's only so much time, energy, and especially budget for audiobooks, so I decided that I was only going to do audiobooks in new series going forward rather than trying to have old books recorded. I think this worked out pretty well, all told, because 2024 will be the best year so far for my self-published audiobooks. We did end up recording some of the older Cloak Mage audiobooks because I promised Hollis McCarthy a recording spot in April for Ghost in the Veils, but I just couldn't finish that book in time. So we did Cloak Mage #7 instead, with #8 and #9 to come in 2025. So I'm pleased I met all my writing goals for 2024. As might have guessed, I'm especially pleased about the million words, since I had been trying to reach that in a year for the last four years and we finally managed to do it in 2024. Very satisfying, lemme tell you. Now let's look ahead to my writing goals for 2025. Here is what I would like to do, in order of priority. #1: Write as many words as possible, hopefully hitting 1 million words of new fiction. As I mentioned above, it was enormously satisfying to hit a million new words in a year after failing to do so since 2020. So I would like to do that again if possible, though of course circumstances may be out of my control. Regardless, I definitely want to write as much as possible in 2025. #2: Finish The Shield War. I am exactly halfway through The Shield War, which as I mentioned earlier in the show, puts me on book four of six. I am planning to write a Shield War book every other month in 2025 until the series is complete. #3: Finish Ghost Armor. I'm also exactly halfway through the Ghost Armor series, which puts me on book four of six. Like with Shield War, I'm planning to write a Ghost Armor book every other month until the series is complete. #4: Continue Cloak Mage. Once The Shield War and Ghost Armor are complete, I plan to continue Cloak Mage, though I will probably start Cloak of Worlds a little earlier as a secondary project. I was originally planning for 15 books in Cloak Mage, but I realized I have way too much story to fit into the remaining three books. So it's going to be 18 in total (not 15), with a suitably epic conclusion once I get to the 18th and final book. #5: Continue Half-Elven Thief. I also want to continue Half-Elven Thief because of the three new things I've tried in the last four years, this one has worked the best. I had originally planned for six books, but as with Cloak Mage, there's too much story to fit in six, so it's going to be nine instead. #6: Conclude Stealth and Spells Online. As of this recording, I am 29,000 words into Stealth and Spells Online: Reactant, which will be the third and very definitely final book in the series (or trilogy, technically, since it's only three). I would very much like to thank everyone who read the first two books or listened to the first two audiobooks. Stealth and Spells Online, I admit, didn't perform as well as I had hoped. I was just crunching some numbers to get ready for tax time, which means also looking at my bestselling books of 2024. I have published 158 novels, but my top 10 in any given year are usually books I published in that year. My top five bestselling books in 2024 (unless something drastically changes in the next 10 days) are Shield of Storms, Shield of Darkness, Cloak of Titans, Shield of Conquest, and Ghost in the Veils. All five of them came out in 2024, so that's not a big surprise. Stealth and Spells Online: Leveling came out in February, 2024, so logically you would expect it to be in the top 10. Nope. Top 20? Still nope. Top 30? Got to keep going. It was the 41st bestselling book of 2024. It came out in February, which means it had abundant chances to place in the top 10, but sadly it did not. The Dragonskull and Sevenfold Sword series, both of which have been done for a while, both outsold Stealth and Spells Online: Leveling by a significant margin. I think the problem is that I wanted to write a LitRPG book, but what I ended up with was a high concept science fiction espionage thriller with some LitRPG elements to it. Maybe I should have written it so the protagonist Noah Carver had a harem of anime monster girls or something. That always seems to be popular in LitRPG. The initial confusion with Sevenfold Sword probably didn't help matters, either. I honestly thought about abandoning the series, but if I left it unfinished, it would nag at me forever like a permanent pebble in my shoe. So I've been working on the third book as a secondary project and will hopefully publish it around this summer or so. It will wrap up the story with no unfinished threads while hopefully providing a satisfactory ending to the readers. That will be the definitive end of my foray into the world of LitRPG, then it will be time to turn to my next focus. #7: A new epic fantasy series in the Andomhaim setting. I will start on this after The Shield War is done and it will be my main focus for a while, with books coming ideally every other month. I'm still working on the concept, but all I'll say so far is that we'll be set in Owyllain, which we haven't visited in any depth since Sevenfold Sword finished back in 2019. Even back in Sevenfold Sword, we didn't really see all that much of Owyllain, mainly the cities Aenesium and Trojas. So there's a lot of potential for story ideas there. #8: My eighth and final goal for 2025: new audiobooks as time, budget, and narrator availability allow. My self-published audiobooks did a bit better in 2024 than they did in 2023, so I think I'm going to continue with focusing on new releases rather than trying to bring older series into audio. I would like to do as many new releases in audio as possible, though of course this depends on budget, narrator availability, and a few other factors. So those are my writing goals for 2025. Hopefully I shall have some excellent new books for you very soon, though there's always a quote from the Book of James that I like to remember when I'm making long-term plans: “Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.” So if the Lord wills it, that is what I'm hoping to do in 2025. So that is it for this week and indeed for 2024. I'd just like to take a moment to thank everyone who has listened to the podcast this year. I hope you have found it enjoyable and at times a profitable experience to do so. And also once again, I'd like to thank my podcast transcriptionist. Without her help, the podcast would not have its own dedicated website and there would definitely not be transcripts for the podcast. So thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com, often with transcripts (added note: transcriptions are available for Episode 140 onward). 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In this episode, we honor the upcoming festival of Hanukkah by traveling to the area of Modi'in in search of the long-lost "Tomb of the Maccabees" described in the Book of Maccabees and the writings of Josephus.
Another season in the books! As often has happened in this rewatch, Lucy and I both came to this episode with a new perspective: I think I liked it more than the first time and Lucy less though :) Hope you enjoy our talk.As a bonus, we're joined by Karen (!!) to talk about her and my experience being zeds in this episode. Links:28 Years Later trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcvLKldPM08 Karen & Jason podcast on 28 Weeks Later: https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/24-28-weeks-later-top-5-zombie-movie-charactersGuardian article “Danai Gurira inspires African playwrights with Zimbabwe workshops”: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/dec/11/actor-danai-gurira-inspires-african-playwrights-with-zimbabwe-workshopsNext up: Veronica and Amelie join Jason to talk about the AppleTV+ dystopian sci-fi mystery Silo, S2E1-6. Are you a fan of that show? Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Author Kurt Deion discusses his book, Presidential Grave Hunter: One Kid's Quest to Visit the Tombs of Every President and Vice President. Kurt was just nine years old when he told his parents he wanted to visit the grave sites of all the U.S. presidents. They were happy to support him, and the family traveled around the country visiting presidential libraries, cemeteries, and other interesting locales. Kurt's quest expanded to include the vice presidents and first ladies as well. His book includes his impressions of the tombs, his escapades to reach some of the more out-of-the-way gravesites, and fond memories of his family trips.
Wow, we both forgot what a great episode this one is (and I think we both have a new appreciation for it now, too). Sad, weighty, interesting, well-written, and well-acted. A good send-off for Merle. Jason's interview with Dallas Roberts (Milton): https://podcastica.com/podcast/the-cast-of-us/episode/101-this-sorrowful-life-s3e15-dallas-roberts-milton Next up: TWD S3E16 “Welcome to the Tombs”, with guest co-host Karen! Join us!You can email or send a voice message to talk@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week, we're tapping into the vault for an old episode from the late, great Metal Matters podcast. Some of you were around for that era of Gimme Metal and the very cool things we did. This was episode 4, featuring the legendary Dan Lilker, a man who needs no introduction. Danny has been a key member in some of the most iconic bands in metal: Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, Brutal Truth, Hemlock…the list goes on. I caught up with Danny in Rochester, NY when Tombs came through town on tour. My voice was a little shot, so apologies for that. Intro: “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: “Vision” – Brutal Truth
On the episode we talk about the some lesser talked about John Carpenter movies, Assault On Precinct 13, Village Of The Damned and Ghosts Of Mars. Raul tries to fight threw being sick as hell while Anthony and guest Greg Bensch try to carry his dying ass. Assault On Precinct 13 Raul - 10 out of 10 Dead little girls (buy) Anthony - 7 out of 10 locked and loaded ice cream men (stream on tubi unless you happen to be a completst of john carpenter films then buy) Greg - 8 out of 10 Bloody Ice cream cones (buy) Village of the Damned Raul - 5 out of 10 Dead alien babies (stream) Anthony - 6 out of 10 Kirsty Allies Looking at her watch at a funeral (Stream on tubi unless you're a completests of John Carpenter or killer kid movies then buy) Greg - 7 out of 10 BBQ Sobs (stream) Ghosts of Mars Raul - 8.5 out of 10 Heads on pikes (stream) Anthony - 5.5 out of 10 Lego looking trains (Stream on tubi) Greg - 3 out of 10 jacked Marilyn Mansons (make this the last Carpenter movie) Website Links: Website - https://headlongintomonsters.godaddysites.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/In2Monsters E-mail - headlongintomonsters@gmail.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1192679381675030 Anthony Links: Sintagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnnypaintbox/ Johnny Paintbox - https://www.johnnypaintbox.com/info/artist-statement- MRAC Film Club - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrac-film-club/id1716134038 Ashley Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BarelyAshley Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/barelyashley/ Monochrome Creeps Hashtag link (watch long party every saturday night at 11 pm EST with Ashley and Tombs on twitter)- https://twitter.com/hashtag/MonochromeCreeps?src=hashtag_click Raul Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/RaulVsMonsters Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/into_monsters/ Greg Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greg.bensch Movie Rambling and Reviews - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-rambling-reviews/id1768631933 Listener Feedback, Horror Happenings and Ra-Ghouls Reprehensible reading Room music Created by Mike Miller (Mike twitter): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004929583462 Opening Music: https://audiojungle.net/item/80s-horror-retro-background/33176055 Closing Music: https://audiojungle.net/item/hip-hop-horror/25238003
Sometimes its nice to be reminded that technology is in control. This was not one of those times. We lost the recording at the end of the Coherence conversation and everything after that was lost. But what we have is still freaking awesome and we really hope you guys enjoy the episode as much as we enjoyed having Victoria on because she was awesome and we had a blast! Resolution Raul - 8.5 out of 10 “I shit in the bucket” (immediate stream on tubi) Anthony - 10 out of 10 one armed guys chugging jack daniels on a slide (buy) Victoria - 9.5 out of 10 (buy) Coherence Raul - 7.5 out of 10 paddles in a box (rental) Anthony - 10 out of 10 wine cheese and ketamine charcuterie boards (stream on tubi but buy it if your into psychological reality bending films, and especially one where someone can kill there own doppelganger) Victoria - 8 out of 10 vials of ketamine (buy on sale or stream) Stopmotion Raul - 9 out of 10 puppets made of flesh (immediate stream on shudder) Anthony - 8 out of 10 sinuy thigh tendons (stream on shudder unless your a stop motion fanatic then buy) Victoria - 8.5 out of 10 crumbled juice box on the floor) Website Links: Website - https://headlongintomonsters.godaddysites.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/In2Monsters E-mail - headlongintomonsters@gmail.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1192679381675030 Anthony Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnnypaintbox/ Johnny Paintbox - https://www.johnnypaintbox.com/info/artist-statement- MRAC Film Club - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrac-film-club/id1716134038 Ashley Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BarelyAshley Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/barelyashley/ Monochrome Creeps Hashtag link (watch long party every saturday night at 11 pm EST with Ashley and Tombs on twitter)- https://twitter.com/hashtag/MonochromeCreeps?src=hashtag_click Raul Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/RaulVsMonsters Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/into_monsters/ Listener Feedback, Horror Happenings and Ra-Ghouls Reprehensible reading Room music Created by Mike Miller (Mike twitter): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004929583462 Opening Music: https://audiojungle.net/item/80s-horror-retro-background/33176055 Closing Music: https://audiojungle.net/item/hip-hop-horror/25238003
In this Trailblazing Terror episode Raul talks to film maker and film festival organizer Connor England! We talk movies, make jokes and hopes of expanding the horror scene in northern Utah in the future. We hope you enjoy the episode. Website Links: Website - https://headlongintomonsters.godaddysites.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/In2Monsters E-mail - headlongintomonsters@gmail.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1192679381675030 Anthony Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnnypaintbox/ Johnny Paintbox - https://www.johnnypaintbox.com/info/artist-statement- MRAC Film Club - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrac-film-club/id1716134038 Ashley Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BarelyAshley Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/barelyashley/ Monochrome Creeps Hashtag link (watch long party every saturday night at 11 pm EST with Ashley and Tombs on twitter)- https://twitter.com/hashtag/MonochromeCreeps?src=hashtag_click Raul Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/RaulVsMonsters Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/into_monsters/ Conor Links: FilmFreeway for submissions - https://filmfreeway.com/DarkCinemaFilmFestival Website for more information - https://www.connorblakemedia.com/darkcinema Listener Feedback, Horror Happenings and Ra-Ghouls Reprehensible reading Room music Created by Mike Miller (Mike twitter): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004929583462 Opening Music: https://audiojungle.net/item/80s-horror-retro-background/33176055 Closing Music: https://audiojungle.net/item/hip-hop-horror/25238003
Things Get real gross and buttery in this episode! We talk about some real gross stuff in these three movies, along with the random crap that came out of everyone's mouths. We defiantly have a hard time staying on topic here. But we hope you enjoy this extra buttery episode. Pin Raul - 9.5 out of 10 thirsty for sex (buy) Anthony - 8 out of 10 Stans eating Chinese food at the movies (watch int on youtube, unless you get very creeped out by mannequins and or dolls then buy it, if you can find it) Tim - 8.5 out of 10 mannequin sex scenes (stream if you like weird and uncomfortable stuff) Skeleton Key Raul - 8.5 out of 10 hoodoo? you do? do what? Remind me of the babe (buy on amazon) Anthony - 7.5 out of 10 Kate Hudson side boobs (rent it unless you are a completist of bayou based horror then buy) Tim - 8.5 out of 10 skeleton keys (stream) Hills Have Eyes Raul - 9 out of 10 just married trains of dead flesh (buy it twice) Anthony - 9 out of 10 saggy testicale craniums (buy it fuck it) Tim - 9 out of 10 cannibal ready lactating boobs(buy it) Website Links: Website - https://headlongintomonsters.godaddysites.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/In2Monsters E-mail - headlongintomonsters@gmail.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1192679381675030 Anthony Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnnypaintbox/ Johnny Paintbox - https://www.johnnypaintbox.com/info/artist-statement- MRAC Film Club - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrac-film-club/id1716134038 Ashley Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BarelyAshley Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/barelyashley/ Monochrome Creeps Hashtag link (watch long party every saturday night at 11 pm EST with Ashley and Tombs on twitter)- https://twitter.com/hashtag/MonochromeCreeps?src=hashtag_click Raul Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/RaulVsMonsters Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/into_monsters/ Tim Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/timothy.mitchell.12382923 Listener Feedback, Horror Happenings and Ra-Ghouls Reprehensible reading Room music Created by Mike Miller (Mike twitter): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004929583462 Opening Music: https://audiojungle.net/item/80s-horror-retro-background/33176055 Closing Music: https://audiojungle.net/item/hip-hop-horror/25238003
This week, I'm excited to welcome Aaron Stainthorpe from My Dying Bride, who is now also part of High Parasite, along with his collaborator, Tombs. We'll delve into the origins of the band, their writing and recording process for their debut album, “Forever We Burn,” and discuss the audience's reaction to their music following their recent tour with Cradle of Filth. Along the way, Aaron also shares more on what the future potentially holds for My Dying Bride. PLUS: I review the new record by Panzerfaust, showcase the work of Belfast black metal duo, Pincer Consortium. On my weekly news rant, I answer more of your questions on a variety of topics, including my top three favorite bands of all time, my favorite Springbok rugby players, and my recent elopement. AND, I round up the latest singles by Barshaketh, Membaris, Grima, Saor, Molotov Solution, and others for judgment. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE High Parasite https://highparasite.com/ Pincer Consortium https://pincerconsortium.bandcamp.com/ Panzerfaust https://panzerfaust.bandcamp.com/ My Dying Bride https://mydyingbrideofficial.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast
In this Bible Story, Paul is saved from certain death by the judge of Jerusalem. The jews spit and spite Paul, planning to take his life. Yet Paul remains protected by God through the Roman legal system. This story is inspired by Acts 22:30-23:35. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Acts 23:3 from the King James Version.Episode 238: As Paul stood before the judge and a council of Pharisees, Sadducees, and Elders, he saw his opportunity to shift the attention from himself. He addressed the crowd in a loud voice saying that it was because of the hope of the resurrection from the dead that he was on trial. And at that, the crowd became divided, the Pharisees and Sadducees broke out into an argument so fierce that once again the judge had to send men to rescue Paul. While there in prison once again he received a word from God that He was sending him to Rome.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on November 1, 2024. The readings are from Rv 7:2-4, 9-14, Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6, 1 Jn 3:1-3 & Mt 5:1-12a. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw
“I was lying in a coffin in the catacombs beneath London Bridge while a clairvoyant called to the spirits around me to make themselves known. To say this was not a normal Saturday night would be to grossly understate the point.” And so begins, the second of our Halloween specials – a bucket list ghost hunt in the London Tombs. When these ancient catacombs were being excavated in 2007, they were found to house the remains of plague victims who had been buried there centuries before. The builders working at the time reported numerous strange goings on and insisted on working in pairs for fear of being alone in those dark recesses. Today, it is purported to be one of the most haunted places in the city and home to many trapped souls including one particular menace known only as ‘Shadow Man'. Told by host Aaron Millar, this is the story of a paranormal investigation he took part in while on a Halloween assignment for a UK newspaper. Everything that is told here is true, and not exaggerated. And whether its ghosts, imagination or the power of the mind, things happened down there which Aaron, a skeptic, still can't fully explain. CONNECT WITH US If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on whatever podcast player you're reading this on right now. Go on, do it. It means you get to choose what episodes you listen to, rather than the algorithm guess (wrongly) and kick us off your feed. Following the show on socials will definitely maybe bring you good travel karma! Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcast Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcast Armchair Explorer is produced by Armchair Productions. Aaron Millar wrote and presented the show, Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design. Our theme music is by the artist Sweet Chap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I'll be doing another Livestream Lecture this weekend. The topic will be the Two Tombs of Horemheb, at Saqqara and the Valley of the Kings (KV57). I'll be talking about: Horemheb's career progression and how it affected the development of his tombs. The art and decoration of these monuments and trends in Egyptian funerary culture. Evidence for burials in the tombs and what we know of Horemheb's physical legacy. Date: Sunday, 03rd November at 09:00 (New Zealand time). Find your time zone conversions here. Once again, the Livestream will be open to all members of my Patreon (both free and paid). Find the link to the lecture here: Livestream 03rd November LINK. The recorded version will be exclusive to paid members at Scribe tier and higher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices