Podcasts about Tortoise

Talk Of The Town with Tracy Lundeen & Friends ~ Saturday mornings 8:00-10:00 a.m. on 610AM, 650AM & 103.9FM or stream at northlandnewsradio.com TnT + Andy "Confetti" Perfetti. Start expecting more tornaders with the amount of traffic circles being put in. Speaking of road changes, hope you're enjoying the detours of detours! Johnny Snidarich calls in and talks about the Eveleth Heritage Society. Jim Strukel from Tortoise and Hare starts off the 2nd hour talking Grandma's Marathon next weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Meredith Doench at www.meredithdoench.com or on IG at @meredithdoench   If you've listened to our show for a while, you may be aware that we've interviewed several Ohio authors. Katrina Kittle, Erin Flanagan, Christina Consolino, and Sharon Short (who has also published under the name Jess Montgomery) have all been guests and all are part of a writing group called the Cute City Bitches.    But there was one writer in that group whom we hadn't yet interviewed, but now we have. Meredith Doench teaches creative writing and literature at the University of Dayton and is a writer of sapphic thrillers, which is perfect since June is Pride Month. We're delighted she joined us to talk about her latest book titled Never Say Die, a novel about a detective named Rory Scott who has to contend with her own mother-daughter issues when someone in the community for the second time in six years, kidnaps a young girl and murders a teenager. Meredith talks to us about her love of crime novels and how writing and marketing novels with LGBTQ characters has changed since she began publishing.    Our book rec segment of the show this week focuses on books with unusual narrators. These are narrators who aren't human, and they might not even be tangible. We've got books narrated by sheep, Death, and dead people, as well as a mechanically-inclined world traveling gorilla, a Mediterranean fig tree, and a centenarian tortoise.   Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Never Say Die by Meredith Doench  2- Crossed by Meredith Doench  3- This American Woman: A One in a Million Memoir by Zarna Garg  4- Sister Novelists: The Trailblazing Porter Sisters Who Paved the Way for Austen and the Brontes by Devoney Looser  5- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt  6- Lord of the Flies by William Golding  7- Heartwood by Amity Gaige  8- Deer Season by Erin Flanagan  9- The Keepers of the House by Shirley Ann Grau  10- Predatory Natures by Amy Goldsmith  11- A Book Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover  Michele Terranova @bookwhisperer22 - I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney  12- Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann  13- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak  14- The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold  15- The Murderer's Ape by Jakob Wegelius  16- The Island of the Missing Trees by Elif Shafak  17- The Tortoise's Tale by Kendra Coulter    Media Mentioned: 1- Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix, 2026) 2- Lord of the Flies (Netflix, 2026) 3- I Know My Name is Steven (1989) 4- Sheep Detectives (2026) 5- The Book Thief (2013) 6- The Lovely Bones (2009)  

In this episode of Seeing Them Live, Charles sits down with Ben Daughtry and Jonathan Palmer of Love Jones — the Louisville-born, LA-based band that has been crafting their unique blend of lounge, soul, pop, and sharp-witted storytelling for over three decades. The conversation kicks off with a shared love of live music, as both Ben and Jonathan trace their concert-going roots back to the same unlikely starting point: Van Halen. Ben recalls sneaking into a show at 14, way too young to be there, watching a then-unknown Van Halen open for Black Sabbath and feeling like "a bomb going off." Jonathan recounts his own Van Halen baptism at Freedom Hall in Louisville on the Women and Children First Invasion Tour — complete with $7.50 festival seating and his mother taking notes in the stands. From there, the episode becomes a wide-ranging tour through decades of live music obsession. The guys swap stories about Ted Nugent crowd surges, jumping on stage with GWAR in New Orleans, playing congas with Tool at an early Lollapalooza, and watching Rage Against the Machine move 60,000 people. Jonathan shares privileged industry moments — seeing The Rolling Stones at a 600-capacity room in New York alongside Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, and Questlove, and catching Nine-Inch Nails at The Troubadour when they felt "too big for the building." The conversation is fueled by genuine enthusiasm, with each story triggering another in a kind of joyful avalanche of rock and roll memory. The second half of the episode turns to the band's own story — from their residency at Largo on Fairfax, where David Bowie once sat quietly in a booth and Tool's crew became regulars, to their unexpected appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album Here's to the Losers. Charles and the guys dig into the Cocktail Nation moment of the '90s, the making of their new album The Greatest Show on Earth — written during COVID jam sessions in a Louisville warehouse with crickets chirping and trains passing — and the cinematic, Gil Evans-influenced sound that ties its six expansive tracks together. The episode closes with the band expressing hope to get back on the road, a shout-out to their partnership with Whiskey Thief Distillery, and a tease of possible activity around the 30th anniversary of the film Swingers, on whose soundtrack Love Jones famously appeared. BANDS: Adele, B-52s, Beastie Boys, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Black Sabbath, Chicago, Combustible Edison, Devo, Earth Wind & Fire, Fishbone, Foo Fighters, GWAR, James Brown, Led Zeppelin, Love Jones, Metallica, Metric, Molly Hatchet, Morphine, Nine Inch Nails, Oasis, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rolling Stones, Sea and Cake, Steely Dan, Supertramp, Ted Nugent, The Cars, The Cocktails, Tool, Tortoise, Van Halen, ZZ Top. VENUES:  Comiskey Park (Chicago), Freedom Hall (Louisville), Largo (Los Angeles), Largo on Fairfax (Los Angeles), Lollapalooza, Metro (Chicago), Racket (New York City), Rose Bowl (Pasadena), Soldier Field (Chicago), The Troubadour (Los Angeles). PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE - BECOME A GUEST:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website and click on the link to fill out a form so we can consider you as a guest on the show.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

This evening, we follow a tortoise who goes looking for her friend, the lizard, when he doesn't show up for playtime.Narrated By: Eric HollawayWritten By: Laila WeirWelcome to Snuggle! The best kid's story-telling podcast. Enter a cozy world of imagination perfect for bedtime, quiet time, or any time you want to embark on an enchanting adventure. Our cozy stories present a wide selection of calming tales for not just kids and toddlers, but for the whole family too! Enjoy some relaxing family time every day, when the children can parents can snuggle up together and venture into imaginative worlds, fairy tales, and other heartwarming stories. Develop deeper connections when you make Snuggle stories a routine at bedtime or anytime!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slumberstudios.com/snuggle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To enjoy ad-free listening and exclusive bonus episodes, start your 7-day free trial of Snuggle Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://snuggle.supercast.com/⁠

Tomorrow's guest announcement, Jim from Tortoise & Hare Footwear, GAO improper spending uncovered, wildfire near Ely, a palindrome day, we need rain, Danno shared a Vietnam story, Brad had a story too, Chris Dahlberg, Lorna from Duluth shared a war time story, and a State Flag story...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep Cuts: Lost and Found returns for the second half of Season Four with tracks too good for words. These are the instrumentals you likely skipped as an impatient teenager, but that now leave you speechless as an adult. We're digging into the atmospheric soundscapes of Tortoise and The Durutti Column, the groove-heavy jazz of Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Mann, the jangle of R.E.M., and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tina Tortoise had always dreamed of being part of a racing team. After being turned away again and again, she finally got her chance—by saving the day for a small team in trouble. Now, she's the newest member of Team Jack Flash. And now... the adventure continues. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Jim from Tortoise & Hare Footwear, going to the moon, Fred from Hawthorne, Pierre from the eastern suburbs of Twig, MNDOT, watching the birds, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello everyone,Today's episode is called 'The Tortoise and the Hare'  A gentle and enchanting Indian fairytale most famously from the Aesop.This calming bedtime story is designed to help you relax, unwind, and drift into a peaceful sleep.If you enjoy cosy storytelling, soothing narration, or sleep stories to fall asleep to, this one is for you.If you enjoy listening, please do leave an Apple review or rate us on Spotify — it really helps the podcast grow and allows more people to find our sleep stories.You can now listen on our YouTube channel as well:Sleepy Stories ☁️ - YouTubeSweet Dreams,Lucy ❤#SleepStories #BedtimeStories #GuidedMeditation #Relaxation #Calm #Mindfulness #MeditationPodcast #SleepPodcast #Folktales #FairyTales #Storytelling #SoothingVoices #SleepAid #RelaxingStories #Tranquility #DriftOffToSleep

Tina Tortoise dreams of joining a real racing team—but in a sport that prizes speed, it's hard for a slow and thoughtful tortoise to be taken seriously. When the Woodland Grand Prix comes to town, Tina sets off with her toolkit, her racing notes, and big hopes. But as team after team turns her away, Tina wonders if anyone will give her a chance—until a surprising twist sets her dream in motion.  ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

Dmitry Shevelenko is Chief Business Officer at Perplexity. He previously co-founded Tortoise, a robotics and commerce automation startup and held business development roles at Uber, LinkedIn, and Meta. He also serves on the board of Lazard. In this episode of Summation, Dmitry and Auren discuss:Why CEOs and executives are Perplexity Computer's biggest power users and what that says about who wins the AI eraScaling Perplexity past $500M ARR with only 34% headcount growthThe $34.5B Chrome bid and the TikTok bid before itWhy AI's biggest constraint right now is adoption and not capabilityYou can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Dmitry Shevelenko on X at @dmitry140

Welcome to the Clubhouse!NEW MERCH: https://thissideoftheradio.myspreadshop.com/ You can reach the show at hamradioclubhouse@gmail.com

Nascar Nicole, Twin Cities to host the NFL Draft, Hockey Talk, airplane shooter arrested, the St Paul Legislative session is over but not the battle, Danno was not excited, the Duluth Veterans Cemetery recognition, Tortoise & Hare Footwear Jim had a moose story, Dylan Fest, Spencer Pratt, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   We discuss the documentary film Christspiracy (2024) that was seven years in the making and poses questions about faith and the ethics of eating animals.    Links:    The film: https://christspiracy.com/    Why Are So Few Christians Vegan? A Reflection on Charles Camosy's “Why All Christians Should Go Vegan” by Kim Socha and Rowan Taylor (2017): https://animalliberationcurrents.com/why-are-so-few-christians-vegan/      Previous Freedom of Species show: Atheism and Animal Liberation with Rowan Taylor (9 August 2020):  https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode-202008091300/atheism-and-animal-liberation-rowan-taylor    Veganwashing / Vegans for BDS: https://www.vegansforbds.com/veganwashing/       Music we played on the show:      Lesbian of the Year by The Beaches      A Place in the Choir by Celtic Thunder      The Tortoise and the Tourist by Modest Mouse        

The Leopard Tortoise by Radio Islam

A Clarity member’s reading, about a sphere of light and a magic tortoise. Here’s her original post about her experience. And for completeness, here’s a podcast from last year with the exact same reading, Hexagram 27 changing at line 1 to 23: changing to I currently have some space available for free podcast readings, so if you’d like to discuss a reading on the podcast, please book yourself a slot here.

Today we're talking about transformation — not the kind that comes from dramatic breakthroughs or sudden reinventions, but the quieter, more sustainable kind of change that happens through small, intentional steps repeated over time. My guest today is Light Watkins, who offers a grounded and refreshing perspective on personal growth. Rather than pushing people toward extreme overhauls, he emphasizes the importance of consistency, mindfulness, and creating habits that gradually reshape the way we think, live, and experience ourselves. Light is a meditation teacher, author, and transformation coach who has spent more than two decades helping people cultivate greater clarity, fulfillment, and inner alignment. In this conversation, we explore the ideas in his newest book, The Year You Transform, including his “Tortoise approach” to change — the belief that lasting transformation is built through steady progress rather than force, pressure, or perfectionism. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of changing your life, this episode is a reminder that meaningful growth can begin with something very small.

No close encounter story, 2-years after the MV Dali hit the Baltimore bridge, mayor Eileen Wang charged with spying for the PRC, the Grand Rapids VFW, a new playgrond in GND, the latest from Iran, Tortoise & Hare Footwear, Gordon Lightfoot, and the DFL's greenhouse gas superfund act...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'It's basically a sausage in a shoe'Dave chatted to Chris O'Dowd about his role as Mopple the sheep in the new movie, 'The Sheep Detectives' that's out in cinema May 8th.

Jim from Tortoise & Hare Footwear, Freeze Warning, memories of Nutmeg, MN QB arrested, RFKj report, Chris Dahlberg, M/V Hondius hantavirus outbreak, Dr Oz waste fraud and abuse, and the MN judge who gave a costly option to a criminal who has disappeared...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce & Gaydos analyze the latest U.S. economic report that showed the economy growing at a 2 percent pace in the first three months of the year.

Pat Wadors, CHRO at Intuitive (the company behind the da Vinci surgical robot), the architect of LinkedIn's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging framework known as DIBs, and the author of the 2024 Wiley book Unlock Your Leadership Story, joins Jessica Neal and Peter Clarke on Truth Works.From losing her mother during her freshman year of college and getting diagnosed with dyslexia in a career center conversation at LSU, to declaring at nineteen that she was going to run HR, Pat traces the unlikely path that took her from a fine art major in Louisiana to one of the most respected CHROs in Silicon Valley.She walks through the moment Jeff Weiner called her in the middle of a staff meeting at Plantronics to come fix LinkedIn at three thousand employees, the whiteboard exercise in her first five weeks that forced the executive team to admit they were not actually being "open and constructive," and the 3am realisation that became DIBs.She talks openly about why John Donahoe pursued her for ServiceNow with a now legendary line about marriage, and the comment from a head of product that has stuck with her for years, telling her she was the dentist while the rest of the executive team were just dental hygienists.She then opens up about her Personal Scorecard, and the moment her son devastated her by pointing out that if she actually stuck to her own scorecard, she would only see her grandchildren seventy two times by the time they turned eighteen.In this episode, Jessica, Peter and Pat discuss:The art show story that taught Pat at eighteen that she only sold to people she actually likedThe three year clock she runs in her head to avoid getting pigeon-holed in any roleWhat joining LinkedIn at three thousand employees was actually likeThe whiteboard exercise that became the foundation of LinkedIn's cultureWhy she gave DIBs to the world rather than keep it inside LinkedInThe dinner with John Donahoe that turned into a marriage proposal for a jobWhy she thinks of HR as a product with agile development methodologyWhat a CHRO actually needs to learn about the business to earn a real seat at the tableWhy she had a hysterectomy with the da Vinci robot and was ready to cook dinner that nightThe Personal Scorecard framework and how her son broke her heart with itGoldilocks, the Three Pigs, the Tortoise and the Hare, and Mulan as leadership lessonsThe one question she keeps on her desktop that empowers her every dayPat's book, Unlock Your Leadership Story: How to Build Understanding and Motivate Teams Using Fables and Folktales, is available now on Amazon, patwadors.com and as an audiobook.

Chris Dahlberg, first fraud now stolen wages, Black Bear talked state flag, Kimmel's behavior, the DC Hilton shooting suspect, Andy from Tortoise & Hare Footwear, gas and oil are up, Epstein participants, the Strait of Hormuz, Dave from Rice Lake talked Iran, Pierre's thought on Epstein, and city council...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CLUES TO SUCCESS | Some people say awards don't matter… Thomas Payne would politely disagree. The 2025 Signature Award winner sits down (minus the sash) to share why this award meant so much and how 12 years in C21's culture have shaped him and his business. He also discusses his role as a Foundations Success Coach for new agents, his path to real estate and early years, recent business milestones and his goals looking ahead.   In this episode: 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:12 Vegas Sash Story 02:07 Winning the Award 03:56 What the Award Means 06:00 Chasing Accolades 07:29 Healthy Recognition Mindset 09:42 Why He Won 11:17 Coaching New Agents 12:20 Using the Coach Edge 12:52 Why He Won 13:34 Tortoise to Centurion 15:15 Career Crossroads 16:57 Banking Burnout Story 18:54 Real Estate Leap 20:29 Early Hustle Years 21:34 Next Goals and Endgame 24:15 Karaoke and Gratitude 25:36 Podcast Wrap Up   Subscribe to the More Than More Podcast for new weekly episodes as we discuss building meaningful and impactful businesses, careers, and lives through real estate. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube 

Tomas is concerned about the welfare of his nearly 80 year old tortoise and needs a vet for him

Yes, tortoises are slow, but they still get to where they need to be.Written especially for this podcast by Simon.  If you enjoyed this story, please do leave us a review.  And, if you'd like to suggest an animal for a future Animal Tales story, you can do so by emailing podcast@animaltales.uk. We would love to hear from you.  Animal Tales Books!Collections of Animal Tales children's stories are available to buy exclusively at Amazon. Simply search for Animal Tales Short Stories or follow this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJQZ9C9?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_sirpi Become a PREMIUM SubscriberYou can now enjoy Animal Tales by becoming a Premium Subscriber. This gets you:All episodes in our catalogue advert freeBonus Premium-only episodes (one per week) which will never be used on the main podcastWe guarantee to use one of your animal suggestions in a storyYou can sign up through Apple Podcasts or through Supercast and there are both monthly and yearly plans available.   Discover a brand new story every Monday, Wednesday and Friday – just for you!  You can find more Animal Tales at https://www.spreaker.com/show/animal-tales-the-kids-story-podcastA Note About The AdvertsIn order to allow us to make these stories we offer a premium subscription and run adverts. The adverts are not chosen by us, but played automatically depending on the platform you listen through (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc) and the country you live in. The adverts may even be different if you listen to the story twice.We have had a handful of instances where an advert has played that is not suitable for a family audience, despite the podcast clearly being labelled for children. If you're concerned about an advert you hear, please contact the platform you are listening to directly. Spotify, in particular, has proven problematic in the past, for both inappropriate adverts and the volume at which the adverts play. If you find this happening, please let Spotify know via their Facebook customer care page. As creators, we want your child's experience to be a pleasurable one. Running adverts is necessary to allow us to operate, but please do consider the premium subscription service as an alternative – it's advert free.

Tortoise & Hare Footwear, HCMC financial crisis, MN business environment is struggling, Brad earned another mug, another whistleblower at the DPD, Leah Finke's dead name, Pierre talked underwater hockey, funding ICE, social service fraud in MN, street sweepers rule, and Nonna Maxxing...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A boy who runs everywhere. A tortoise who goes nowhere fast. One of them is about to learn something the other has known all along.A story about what you find when you finally slow down enough to look.Turn this episode into a Spanish lesson — for your family or yourself:✓ Mi Cuento ($5/mo) — One story a week plus transcript, translation, and vocab guide. Join on Patreon: patreon.com/spanishstoriesforkidsHave a story idea? Email us at hello@spanishstoriesforkids.com======Un niño que corre a todos lados. Una tortuga que no tiene ninguna prisa. Una de ellas está a punto de aprender algo que la otra ha sabido desde siempre.Una historia sobre lo que encuentras cuando por fin vas despacio para mirar.Convierte este episodio en una lección de español — para tu familia o para ti:✓ Story Learner ($5/mes) — Un cuento nuevo cada semana, más transcripción, traducción y guía de vocabulario. Encuéntralo en Patreon: patreon.com/spanishstoriesforkids¿Tienes una idea para un cuento? Escríbenos a hello@spanishstoriesforkids.com

Mr Donaldson's about to turn 45 and frankly Luke is shocked he made it this far. Before the big day, though, he's off to WrestleMania in Vegas. Fingers crossed he runs into Kash Patel.Today's show is an animal-heavy one, as Luke and Pete exchange stories about well-endowed donkeys and investigate recent happenings surrounding the world's oldest land animal, Jonathan the Tortoise. The late, great Harambe gets a mention, too.Send us your latest stories, questions and comments here: hello@lukeandpeteshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holly checks in on the snow coming with KSL Meteorologist, Kevin Eubank. Producer Caitlyn Johnston joins Holly in studio to discuss a tortoise on the loose in St. George (that has now been found), plus fun facts of the day!  

Nigel is very goodHumans Holler Patreon: https://patreon.com/humanshollerJane's Stuffs: https://linktr.ee/janeiac Jane's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/StonedMonkeyRadio/posts Alice's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/icecreamwitch_Alice's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/icecreamwitch.bsky.socialStories UsedAlicehttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/09/Hinesville-Police-Department-Georgia-tortoise-escape/2321773062845/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/hedgehogs-could-avoid-extinction-by-silent-ultrasound-installed-on-cars-to-prevent-roadkill/ Janehttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/great-lakes-otters-are-a-conservation-success-story-with-populations-flourishing-in-us-and-ontario/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/multiple-types-of-plastic-are-turned-into-vinegar-using-sunlight-powered-process-without-emissions/Laurenhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/12/Guinness-World-Records-Merlin-pig-Instagram/4171773327576/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/10/East-Durham-antique-store-owl/7491773162016/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/12/red-fox-Bronx-Zoo-stowaway-cargo-ship/2421773331290/

Monica and Mike positive spin sleeping in weird places! They also discuss jorts, meat sweats, and airplane drinking.

BUC-EE'S opens in Huber; Cars crashing into buildings update; Artemis Update and why go back to the Moon; Alien update; Pay attention to your kids and stay off your phone; I want to be Dayton's Town Crier; Tortoise scam

On today's episode, I talk to musician and producer John McEntire. Originally from Portland, OR, John started playing drums as a preteen and eventually went to school at The Oberlin Conservatory to study music. At Oberlin, John started playing in David Grubbs post-Squirrel Bait band Bastro. The group then moved to Chicago, and Bastro morphed into the first incarnation of Gastr Del Sol. After their debut album The Serpentine Similar was released in 1993, John left to co-found Tortoise, who he's played with ever since. John also performs in The Sea and Cake and Red Krayola, and as a producer and engineer has worked with everyone from Stereolab to Broken Social Scene to Yo La Tengo, and of course, this is just scraping the surface of John's accomplishments. Most recently, Tortoise released their eighth album Touch through International Anthem and Nonesuch Records, and folks, like everything else they've done, it's wonderful! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

Someone was trying to scam people by putting up a post about Jonathan, who's the oldest tortoise on the planet at 193 years old on April Fools' Day! The post went viral but we can confirm that he's still alive and well.

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Incredible Singing Tortoise! Zane is walking home from school one day and makes an incredible discovery! A singing tortoise named Alicia! He can't wait to show her off to everyone he knows. But does Alicia want to be shown off? Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacity Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

In this edition of Trendal Bag, Miles and special guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra discuss Pam Bondi getting fired?, Trump saying/doing stuff, the Artemis 2 launch (and their toilet troubles), Microslop breaking Outlook…. In space, the passing of the worlds oldest tortoise (was a hoax) and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports news of the death of the world's oldest living land animal - a nearly 200-year-old tortoise - is greatly exaggerated.

Jonathan a 194 year old tortoise thought to have been born in the 1830's is the world's oldest known animal. Vince Thompson a journalist based in the South Atlantic island, Saint Helena spoke to Rachael about Jonathan's resurrection.

Have you ever reached the "finish line" of success only to realize it didn't feel the way you thought it would? In this episode, I sit down with meditation teacher Light Watkins to talk about why you think you need to reinvent your life to feel fulfilled completely and why that belief is actually keeping you stuck. Light shares a completely different approach to change that doesn't require you to quit your job, leave your relationship, or blow everything up. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you needed to change your life. Check out our Sponsors: OSEA - Give your skin a rest with clean, clinically tested skincare from OSEA. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code EARN at http://OSEAMalibu.com  Granola - Granola is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet. Get three months free at http://granola.ai/earn. Northwest Registered Agent - Don't wait, protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Brevo - the all-in-one marketing and CRM platform built to help you connect with customers, boost engagement, and grow your business smarter. Get started for free today, or use code HAPPY50 to save 50% on Starter and Standard Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription. Just head to http://www.brevo.com/happy Working Genius  - If you're a CEO, an entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to level up, Working Genius helps you drop the shame around your weaknesses and focus on what you naturally do best. Take the Working Genius assessment and get 20% off with code EARN at http://workinggenius.com Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Rella - Rella is a project management platform built specifically for social media managers and teams. Go to http://getrella.com and use code EARN for 10% off your first three months or annual plan. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why you don't need to blow up your life to create change. 08:00 How “container size” shapes your habits, time, and decisions. 15:00 Why do successful people still feel empty or depressed? 16:30 The 3 paths you're taking to transform your life. 20:00 How to use discomfort to reconnect with your life. 24:15 What's the difference between success and true fulfillment? 28:30 Why your 40s can feel like a major turning point in your life. 30:30 The habits that matter most after 40. 32:30  The stories you tell yourself that keep you stuck. 40:00 The mindset shift that changes your behavior instantly. 45:15 How small changes can completely transform relationships. 52:45 Can you go 7 days without complaining?  57:30 How did you write a book in 72 hours? RESOURCES Get your copy of The Year You Transform by Light Watkins HERE! Learn more about Light Watkins HERE! Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Light: @lightwatkins

A grand old dame, who survived World War One and emigrated from Europe to New Zealand with a kiwi solider has made a surprise visit to Te Papa to see an exhibition which actually features her replica. Torty the tortoise, is well over a hundred years old and has been taken care of by three generations of the same family. Stewart Little, a stretcher bearer brought her home to Dunedin from Greece, in his ruck sack in 1916. After Stewart Little died, Miss Torty was cared for by his son and daughter in law. After their deaths, Stewart Little's late grandson and his wife Christine little took on caring duties. Christine, who lives in Palmerston North took Torty on an impromtu visit to see the Te Papa's war exihibition, which features a replica of the tortoise. Christine spoke to Lisa Owen.

I just got back from the most beautiful weekend workshop called Celtic Medicine Storytelling, and I have to tell you, I didn't fully know what I was walking into when I signed up. What I walked away with has been sitting with me ever since. The whole purpose of the course was to honor the oral tradition of storytelling and to explore it through a Celtic lens, because the Irish, the Welsh, the English, they have always loved a good story. And honestly, who doesn't? There is something so timeless and so human about gathering together and sharing a story. What really struck me was how the instructors used folktales that we all grew up with, like the Tortoise and the Hare, or the Ugly Duckling, or Red Riding Hood as examples of how stories can actually serve as medicine for the soul. We all know these stories, maybe just vaguely, tucked somewhere in the back of our memory. But when you stop and really think about them, those morals run deep. Slow and steady wins the race. Never judge based on appearance. Stay true to yourself. These weren't just bedtime stories. They were quietly shaping the way we see the world, the way we treat others, and honestly, the way we treat ourselves. This got me thinking about the stories we carry with us, the ones that made an impression on us as kids and the ones we now have the opportunity to pass on. Whether you're a parent or a grandparent, an aunt or uncle or maybe just someone who has a young person in your life that you love and want to influence, give the gift of sharing these stories. In helping that next generation feel connected to something so much bigger than themselves. On today's Wise Walk, we're going to slow down and explore how the stories we tell can truly become medicine for our lives. When you reflect back on your childhood, what were some of the folktales or stories that really impacted you? What ones stuck with you, and what ones do you want to share with the younger generation in your life? How did those stories influence you, and how do they make an impression on you now as you reflect back? What are the ways you are continuing to honor this oral tradition of storytelling, maybe sharing stories from your own life in a folk style way so that others feel the moral is relatable and tangible? How are you using stories in your life to support you? How are you taking a folktale you heard and relating to the moral of that story, applying it in your life, or giving yourself some grace because you connect with it on some level? Where can you stop judging yourself for being different or unique, and how can you give yourself the patience and the grace and the space to become the hero in your own story? Over the next several days, can you listen to whatever stories come your way with this perspective of how you can feed the story that someone is sharing, noticing what resonates and how you relate? Can you also feed yourself with that awareness in a way that supports your own growth, your own ability to be kind to yourself, and to just be at peace with whatever surfaces? When was the last time you told a story about how you struggled, what you gained, and how you got to the other side? Whatever is going on in your life right now, how can you hone the craft of your oral storytelling and share your stories with vulnerability, carving out the essential details so your listener stays engaged? How can you speak from your heart, allow awareness to surface, and then welcome the listener to feed the story back to you? What are the stories you want to continue to share because they are so resonant that you could apply them at various phases of your life and give yourself the grace and acceptance that you deserve? Stories are medicine. That is truly the gift I took away from this experience, and I hope it feels just as resonant for you wherever you are and however your day is unfolding. I want you to know that you are medicine for me too.  When you share your feedback, when you share what surfaced for you after an episode, you are feeding this story that we are all building together. I would love to hear what you took away from today and what is coming up for you in your own life. Until next Thursday, I look forward to our next Wise Walk together. In this episode: [03:48] I've always been athletic, but I haven't always been the fastest. I really connected with the story of the tortoise and the hare. [05:15] Accepting that I'm not always the fastest one has given me peace. [07:17] At the Celtic Medicine Storytelling workshop, they would tell Celtic stories and then ask us to share how we related to the stories. Feeding the story. [08:18] I love how when we hear stories during different phases of our lives, we relate on different levels.  [09:00] We're constantly trying to engage with others. [11:19] I also had an opportunity to share a personal story in a folk style way. There was a moral and contrast or climax. [13:34] We were also to honor the tradition of oral story telling. The oral tradition is more freeing with our speech and rhythm.  [16:03] After I published my book, Heart Value, there were several who reached out to me and said they could completely relate to the stories. [18:23] I also appreciated the opportunity to be vulnerable and stretch outside of my comfort zone.  [19:30] I named my character, Brigid and incorporated the use of my drum.  [20:17] We are all looking for connection and relatability but may identify differently with the characters.  [21:04] One of the participants said my story was medicine for her. This was powerful for me and something I hold dear in my heart.  [22:41] How can we get back to the oral tradition and relating to stories? [24:21] I didn't know what I was getting into, but the idea of a story as medicine was a gift. Memorable Quotes: "Stories are medicine. And when we share them from the heart, we heal each other." - Mary Tess "Give yourself the patience, the grace, and the space to become the hero in your own story." - Mary Tess "We are all connected in more ways than we realize, and our stories are the bridge." - Mary Tess "When you share your story, you give someone else permission to feel less alone in theirs." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Heart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Foundling is a six-part original series from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer. This is episode 1 - On the vergeJournalist Lucy Greenwell goes in search of Jess following rumours and unanswered questions about where she was born and who gave birth to her. To listen to the rest of the series, just search for Tortoise Investigates wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to binge listen to all 6 episodes.To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content. Head to our website observer.co.uk Credits: Reporter - Lucy GreenwellProducer - Katie GunningOriginal theme music - Tom KinsellaSound design and additional music - Rowan BishopPodcast artwork - Blythe Walker SibthorpNarrative editor - Gary Marshall Editor - Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One fast, one slow, both super cool. It’s Turtles vs Rabbits! This episode takes the famous story of The Tortoise and the Hare and turns it into a rollicking debate for the ages! Hopping in for Team Rabbit is comedian Tim Platt! And doing the slow walk for Team Turtles is comedian Fareeha Kahn! Which animal will win this time? Listen to see who our judge picks and head to smashboom.org to vote for the side that won you over!Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In February, conservationists released 158 young tortoises onto Floreana Island in the Galapagos. The Floreana tortoise subspecies had long been thought extinct, but the discovery of close relatives on another island made a captive breeding effort possible.  SciFri turtle correspondent Charles Bergquist talks with conservationist Penny Becker about the science behind the reintroduction, and what it was like to return the species to an island that had not seen them since the 1850s. Plus, the latest on sea turtle nesting season, and an ancient sea turtle stampede. Guest: Dr. Penny Becker is CEO of the nonprofit Island Conservation. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and Michael Santoli kicked off the hour with a look at the latest market moves tied to Iran - at home and abroad - before RBC's Equity Strategy head gave her take on how to navigate the volatility. Plus: what an ongoing conflict means for emerging markets - and energy prices - with longtime veteran investors in their fields (Tortoise's Rob Thummel & Rockefeller's Ruchir Sharma)... along with a look at the tools still left for the Trump Administration to pull as consumers feel pain at the pump... Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo gave her take - fresh off an op-ed in the New York Times with a stark warning around AI.   Also in focus: how a DHS shutdown is causing extra pain for plane travel... and more on the news sending $HIMS shares surging.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nimene tries to fix everyone’s car sickness with a new invention. Featuring two new stories: “The Popular Girl Who Was Actually a Tortoise”, a story about tortoise who learns that life isn’t always easier when a tortoise witch turns you into a human popular girl, written by Jake, a 12 year old from Michigan, and “The Cat That Had a Trumpet”, a story about a cat who must choose between friendship and jazz-related fame, written by a 9 year old from Indiana named Preston. Peter and Lee also read more stories written by kids in the latest installment of Story Love. Check out a longer, more awesome version of Story Love on YouTube! Submit kids’ stories at storypirates.com/submit-a-story Check out Story Quest, our in-school digital creative writing program, at storypirates.com/about-story-quest Learn about Story Love, our corporate volunteer program, at storypirateschangemakers.org/story-loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textIn this captivating episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome the multi-talented Calvin Swartz, a former pharmacist turned novelist, paranormal investigator, and educator. Calvin shares his extraordinary journey that has taken him from a challenging start in the pharmacy world to becoming a successful author and professor at Rutgers University. He recounts the life-altering moment when he survived a horrific car accident, which reshaped his perspective on fear and spirituality. Calvin also discusses his recent literary projects, including his latest book, *10 Things I Learned from the Billionaire*, and his award-winning novel, *A Tortoise in My Hair*, blending humor with profound themes of mortality. Join us as we delve into Calvin's experiences with paranormal investigations, the lessons he learned from extreme wealth, and his insights on aging and personal transformation. This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration and wisdom for anyone looking to embrace life's twists and turns with resilience and creativity.Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring Jewish...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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"Rabbit" & "Turtle" have been together for 14 years, and they are aware that something big needs to change—they just aren't sure what exactly that change is. Jessica explores their relationship chart and their energetic dynamics to help the couple unpack best next steps.