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Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khameni as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel; The families of Australian diplomats have been told to leave the United Arab Emirates due to the escalating war in the Middle East, as the government considers deploying troops to protect Gulf nations from Iranian attacks; Tourists will soon have to pay to see the Twelve Apostles on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, with a new visitor centre set to enforce an entry fee and booking system; James Van Der Beek's family has shared a moving tribute to the late actor, on what would’ve been his 49th birthday. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Host: Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Security Clearance Careers Podcast, where we explore the people, stories and strategies shaping the national security community.Today's guest brings a perspective few can claim — years inside the CIA, operating in high-risk environments where awareness wasn't optional… it was survival.Tim Beard is a former CIA officer and security expert who has spent his career thinking about threats most of us never see. Now, he's translating those hard-earned lessons into practical guidance for everyday life through his new book series, Look Twice, beginning with Your Guide to Staying Safe in an Unsafe World. His message is simple but powerful: safety isn't about fear — it's about preparation.In this conversation, we'll go beyond the headlines and beyond the book to talk about real-world situational awareness, travel security, everyday OPSEC, transportation risks and the mindset shift intelligence professionals use to stay one step ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we'll be talking about Thailand's plans to create a fuel buffer as the fallout continues from Israel and America's conflict with Iran, the government is simultaneously tightening visa scrutiny at the border while trying to expedite more than 100,000 work permits, and a little later cocaine, heroin, and scams oh my! As police crackdown on illegal activities that cross borders.

Mitchell Green is a legendary growth equity investor and the Founder and Managing Partner of Lead Edge Capital, a firm with over $5 billion in assets under management. Known as a relentless "money maker", Mitchell has led investments in the likes of Bytedance, Toast, Procore, Duo Security and more. AGENDA: 0:00 The SaaS Apocalypse: Why Incumbents Aren't Going to Zero 05:50 "Dead Money": Why Public Software Estimates Were Too High 08:15 Leverage is the Enemy: Lessons from the 1999 Retail Crash 11:50 The Truth About Growth Equity: Zeroes vs. 10X Returns 15:40 Mainframes to AI: Why Oracle and SAP Will Thrive 20:35 The "Stock-Based Comp" Scandal: Silicon Valley's Hidden Crime 24:35 ByteDance vs. The World: Why China Could Win the AI War 31:50 Selling is the Job: Why Buying is the Most Glamorous Part of VC 35:45 Too Many Tourists: Why 50% of VCs Shouldn't Be in the Business 44:10 The Gross Dollar Retention Rule: The Only Number That Matters in SaaS

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Barry and Abigail discuss Touch by Eurythmics and sample Hawaiian Sling, Worms Don't Have Bones, and Between Two Tides from Two Tides Brewing Co. in Savannah, Georgia.We played a sample of So Good to Be Back Home Again by The Tourists, where Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox got their start.Annie Lennox co-wrote Into the West for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) and won the Oscar for it! Watch her Oscars performance of the song.Abigail took a moment to plug Billbuds, a pop music podcast with strong opinions about fadeouts at the end of songs.Barry compared Annie Lennox's look to David Bowie's, especially in the Let's Dance music video.Barry plugged the music video for Who's That Girl?Inspired by The First Cut, we went down a small rabbit hole exploring three different versions of The First Cut is the Deepest by Cat Stevens, Rod Stewart, and Sheryl Crow, respectively.Aqua reminded Barry of the sensory deprivation tanks in Altered States (1980). (The music video for Take On Me by A-ha also nods to this film!)Barry entered Paint a Rumour into the A.H.S.O.S.S.A.M. with a comparison to Popcorn by Hot Butter (featured in Hummel family home video Hot Balloon (2000)!).Up next… Fruitcakes by Jimmy BuffettJingles are by our friend Pete Coe.Visit Anosmia Awareness for more information on Barry's condition.Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we're drinking when we're not on mic!Leave us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | YouTube | Substack | Website | Email us | Virtual Jukebox | Beer Media Group

Episode 524 ~ March 5, 2026 Podcast Info / Topics The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are putting new guidelines in place in regards to night time sea kayaking During the Sail4th 250 tall ships event being held in New York this summer, paddle craft will not be permitted on the water A kayaking guide put […]

Episode 524 ~ March 5, 2026 Podcast Info / Topics The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are putting new guidelines in place in regards to night time sea kayaking During the Sail4th 250 tall ships event being held in New York this summer, paddle craft will not be permitted on the water A kayaking guide put […]

Send a textThis week its Hunting Tourism and the benefits of hunting in the rural economy . We share a hunt in the wicklow mountains with Norman Mulvany from Irish Safaris , we chat with Danielle from Brewstop cafe and the impact of hunting tourism to her business and Rob and Anto debate it all in the jeep on the way back !!!!Support the showCheck us out on instagram, Facebook and YouTube for more great content and if you wish to subscribe please see our link below

In this episode of The After Show, But Later (Episode 320), we break down how AI is being used in everyday life — from productivity and work shortcuts to emotional support, therapy-style conversations, and even dating advice.We talk about where AI is actually useful, where it starts to feel uncomfortable, and why some people are treating machines like emotional confidants. From personal boundaries with technology to hilarious and awkward real-life examples, this episode dives into the ethics, risks, and convenience of AI in modern life.We also recap highlights from the year, share behind-the-scenes podcast moments, reflect on community meetups, and hit on pop culture moments from Covino & Rich that sparked bigger conversations.

Tourism continues to be a major force in the economy. Stats NZ says it shows tourism spending in New Zealand has hit $46.6 billion, up 3.3% on last year. International visitors spent $18.1 billion – a 7% jump. Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO Rebecca Ingram told Mike Hosking this set of data runs until March 2025, and there's been a tremendous amount of effort invested since then. She says they're anticipating that the data they get next year will be even better. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's confidence tourism spending will soar even more. Stats NZ data shows tourism spending hit $46.6 billion in the year to March 2025, up 3.3%. International visitors spent $18.1 billion – a 7% jump. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Ryan Bridge Chinese arrivals remain below pre-Covid levels but have surged recently, driven by last year's policy changes. She says one is allowing visitors with an Australian visa into New Zealand, which has had a significant impact. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this month's episode, we discuss Yoon's recent life sentence, the Epstein files (and a notorious former resident of Cheongju), and people on death row (not the rap label). We also get into the IOC messing up the Korean flag (and playing the wrong national anthems), Stray Kids and effeminate Korean men, Ssireum and Korea's Winter Olympic performance. Loads more too, including the behaviour of Chinese tourists, a potential solution for Dokdo, and the recent South Korea v SE Asia arguments.Something for everyone, as per.Get on it.

Episode 314 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck swings from Olympic hockey outrage to Vancouver City Hall scandal to the geopolitical chess game Canada's playing on the world stage.Here's what's inside:

Trump's approval rating drops to 36%, ahead of tonight's State of the Union Address. Tourists are still trapped in Mexico after a cartel leader was killed.  The mother of a school shooter testifies in the Colin Gray trial. The Northeast is digging out of as much as three feet of snow. Plus, Punch the Monkey's Ikea plushie is selling out globally.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Secretary Marco Rubio and the US State Dept is ACTIVEY working hard to secure the safety of Americans stranded in Mexico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A winter storm slammed the east coast, it was the worst winter storm in a decade! American tourists in Mexico are hunkering down after cartel members are retaliating after the death of El Mencho. Gen Z wants to bring back DVDs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourists remain stranded in Mexico after cartel violence in the wake of the killing of drug kingpin “El Mencho”. Ukraine marks four years since Russia's invasion. Britain's former ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, is released on bail after his arrest over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, the East Coast beds in as a powerful blizzard hits.  Listen to On Assignment on Ukraine here. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Find the Recommended Read ⁠here⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A $15 million bounty, a failed capture, and a dead cartel leader. The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes aka El Mencho by Mexican special forces has triggered a violent backlash across the country, with the CJNG torching businesses, blocking highways with burning vehicles, and spreading panic in major cities including Guadalajara, one of the host locations for this summer's FIFA World Cup. Tourists have been told to stay indoors, airports have shut down routes, and Mexico's government is once again being tested on whether it can maintain control. On today's episode of The Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is joined by journalist Deborah Bonelle, Cecilia Farfán-Méndez from the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime, and Benjamin Smith, Professor of Latin American History at the University of Warwick and author of The Dope: The Real History of the Mexican Drug Trade, to discuss what El Mencho's death reveals about state power, cartel dominance, US-Mexico pressure, and what this violence means for the world's biggest sporting event. 

The Winter Olympics in Milan wrapped up with a huge win for the US Men’s Hockey team, who took home gold against Canada in sudden-death overtime. Lou takes issue with how he thinks many Europeans do not sleep beneath the top sheet, meaning their bodies touch the top blanket. Meanwhile, travelers are advised to steer clear of Mexico tourist destination Puerto Vallarta as the cartels have taken over and turned it into a warzone. TSA announced that pre-check and global entry for travelers were set for suspension amid the partial government shutdown — but backtracked on that announcement the same day.  More than 3.4 million pounds of chicken fried rice is being recalled by Trader Joe’s after customers found pieces of glass in the frozen meals. #WinterOlympics #mensicehockey #Olympics #goldmedal #Olympicmedaltally #PuertoVallarta #Mexicocartels #TSA #TSAprecheck #governmentshutdown #governmententry #TraderJoes #chickenfriedricerecall #TraderJoesrecallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourists in Mexico are being urged to shelter in place, as violence erupts after the death of a top drug lord. Mehpara Khan is a New Zealander who is stuck in Mexico. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Chaos is breaking out in Mexico after the killing of a cartel boss! Tourists are being told to shelter in place! Our friend Susie is down there right now and told us what she is hearing and seeing!

Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/DWKT and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top rated doctor today!Go to https://cozyearth.com/DWKT for up to 20% offQuit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at https://www.MintMobile.com/DWKT In today's episode, we break down the absolutely wild story about 2 UK Tourists who went to Jamaica to meet up with a guy one of them had been talking to. They stayed for about a week and had a great time until what they thought was a casual favor ended up getting them stopped at the airport, arrested, thrown in jail, and now almost 2 years later, they remain in Jamaica, still attempting to fight the crime they had been charged with. 00:00 - Introduction02:22 - Jamaican Tourists Arrested 1:38:52 - We Love the InternetWe Love the Internet:https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThX3j4fv/https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUrfThUkdryhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DUowynVj_Ce/ We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please let us know on Twitter or Instagram if you have any topic suggestions for a future episode! (@lily_marston & @jessismiles__)PS. The girlies have officially entered their short form content era! Follow our official accounts: https://instagram.com/doweknowthempodcast & https://tiktok.com/@doweknowthempodcastBusiness Inquiries: doweknowthempodcast@gmail.com

As conditions in Cuba continue to deteriorate, the country is facing fuel shortages, blackouts, and a decline in tourism, while pressure from the United States intensifies. We hear from a Canadian traveller who has just returned home, a reporter in Cuba, and an economist on what could happen next.

Businesses in a small Waikato town are facing uncertainity after a vital bridge was taken-out in severe weather, resulting in a detour that is taking much needed customers away from them. It's been a week since heavy rain totalled the Mangati Bridge at Puketotara on State Higway 39 between Pirongia and Otorohanga. Tourists and traffic from the highway that would normally travel through Pirongia are now being diverted through Te Awamutu. Mountain Folk Cafe Retreat's owner Michelle Richardson spoke to Lisa Owen.

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We've got a debate on tourists that's fanny-packed with jokes, then, it's a vali-date with destiny when we discuss comparing yourself to others.Featuring: Myles Anderson, Yumi Nagashima, Graham Clark, and Syd Bosel.

Dave Stewart is a true music icon. Born in Sunderland in 1952 his first love affair was with football – dreaming of a career playing for the Black Cats, but a knee injury and his parents' divorce changed his entire outlook. Music filled a hole - despite a music teacher who described his dreams as ‘idiotic' it became his passion, inspired by his Dad's high-tech (for the 70s!) stereo system, a Robert Johnson blues album and some eye-opening teenage experimentation with acid.He signed to Elton John's record label shortly after leaving school and after several false starts he met Annie Lennox in 1976 and formed a band together called The Tourists – a pre-curser to the significantly more successful 80s project The Eurythmics .In the 45 years since then Dave has done it all – as an artist he's a Grammy winner, as a producer he's won multiple Brit Awards, as a song-writer he's won the prestigious Silver Clef award, he's won a Golden Glove for composing a song with Mick Jagger for Alfie and in 2024 he teamed up with Joss Stone to write a musical version of The Time Traveller's Wife. It's hard to put his contribution to music into context because his impact on popular music is so vast.Let me list just SOME of the artists he's produced, written for or recorded with:Paul McCartney, Bono, Aretha Franklin, Alison Moyet, Bryan Ferry, Sinead O'Connor, No Doubt, Jon Bon Jovi, Bob Geldoff, Bryan Ferry, & Stevie Nicks. In fact in 2011 he briefly formed a supergroup comprised of himself, Mick Jagger, Joss Stone, Damian Marley and A.R. Rahman.He's one of the great innovators – in 1998 his album SlyFi became the first album to be released on the internet – it predates Google, and MySpace and Facebook wouldn't be launched for another SEVEN years.Now in his early 70s he continues to inspire – until Covid he owned and ran a creative members club in London, and through his production company Dave Stewart Entertainment he continues to push musical boundaries and work with some of the world's biggest names in music.Enjoy our chat with an icon. Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A positive outlook for Chinese tourism as a new visa pathway delivers results. The trial allows Chinese and Pacific travellers with a valid Australian visa to enter New Zealand for up to three months. Arrivals have nearly tripled since December, with Chinese tourists injecting about $210 million into Kiwi businesses. Tourism Holdings Limited Chief Executive Grant Webster told Mike Hosking the trial is absolutely working and New Zealand's responding faster to growing demand from Chinese visitors. He says this just gives more options for these travellers, adding we're fortunate to have this system as it doesn't work the other way around. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s What’s Trending, a centuries-old romantic landmark in Italy suddenly collapses just days after Valentine’s Day

In this thoughtful and inspiring conversation with Lindsey Tramuta, journalist and author based in Paris, we explore the evolving landscape of conscious tourism and what it means to experience travel more mindfully.Lindsey shares her insights on how social and cultural shifts are transforming Paris and beyond, the role of social media in shaping perceptions of place, and why slowing down can lead to deeper, more authentic connections with the places we experience.Mentioned in this episode:Lindsey Traumuta's PortfolioLindsey Tramuta on IGThe New Paris PodcastThe New Paris Dispatch Newsletter*The World is Drowning in Tourists. Who Should Pay the Price? (*Bloomberg Article)Have thoughts or comments to share? Feel free to reach out to MAREDI Design at hello@maredi-design.com

Over the past few decades, the number of tourists in Dublin has been on the rise, helping to create jobs and fuel the economy. But has the city become to tourist centric? And is it making the quality of life for residents worse with noise pollution ? Joining Andrea to discuss was Robbie Kitt - DJ, Give us the Night Campaign, Jamie Harrington and Aaron, a Taxi Driver in Dublin

Queenstown council has teamed up with local police to create videos for tourists promoting safe driving in the district. The idea came from the council's transportation engineer Xinghao Chen who spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

1158. This week, we go full Winter Olympics, tracing the origin of "ski," "luge," "toboggan," and more. Then, we look at why we say "Celsius" instead of "centigrade."

Vancouver is a host city for the FIFA World Cup this year, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the US. There are going to be seven matches at BC Place Stadium and an official FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE Amphitheatre. Organizers say more than a million visitors are expected province-wide, including over 360,000 during the tournament itself. The question is how all those people will move around the city once they get here. We speak with Denis Agar, executive director of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders.

Chrissie’s found an article detailing Japan’s decision to cancel a Cherry Blossom Festival on the account of badly behaved tourists, and based on the reasons and your stories, we’ve diagnosed Aussies as *those* travellers. Plus, it’s the last day you’ll find a double pass to the Australian Grand Prix in the bumbag, so will Kim show third time lucky to be true? 00:00 - It's her Bday! 02:40 - Is it your Birthday this weekend? 05:59 - Japan have cancelled a festival because of badly behaved tourists 10:52 - Have you been the or seen a badly behaved tourist? 14:52 - Gronk has broken a chair! 19:08 - Sombr's got a new toooouune 20:36 - Chrissie's Quizzie - Will Kim get her tickets? 24:42 - Our fav Book-toker, Luke Bateman 36:05 - Chrissie's Yo-Plait Countdown 38:29 - The Wuthering Heights Aus Premiere is getting closerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tourists who have been throwing their coins and rubbish into a spring will be helping someone else's wish come true when their loose change is collected this morning. Fish and Game's Adam Daniels spoke to Corin Dann.

Tourists in Japan have noticed they have very few trash cans on the street!

-- Description --Tourists in the OSR ecosystem: who are they, why are they here, and is it really appropriate to use the term "Tourist" as an insult?Like what you're hearing? Visit the blog: (https://clericswearringmail.blogspot.com/)Want to get in on the conversation, yourself? Send in a voicemail on SpeakPipe: (https://www.speakpipe.com/WhisperingGMPodcast)...or come hang out with all of us on Discord: ⁠(https://discord.gg/kQnrK4YCCn) -- Show Notes --00:00 - Intro00:20 - Theme00:43 - Defining OSR and RPG Tourism02:57 - Who is Not a Tourist05:50 - Are Tourists a Bad Thing?10:36 - The real threat: Transplants12:44 - A Call for Transparency13:42 - Call In: Riley of Diagetic Advancement on Moldvayan Revisionism 16:00 - ... Filling the Gaps in our Knowledge17:54 - ... Keeping the Game Going18:54 - ... Relative Digestibility19:18 - ... Leaking In20:26 - Call In: Hobbs, Himself! On Bronze Age gaming20:50 - ... Blood & Bronze25:24 - Benediction27:00 - Outro and Theme-- Links --Diagetic Advancement: (https://open.spotify.com/show/35GgOCNa3LyucnrDdw0sbv)Jason "Dulcet Tones" Hobbs: - Twitch: (https://m.twitch.tv/hobbs665/home) - Hobbs & Friends: (https://hobbsnfriends.com/) - Random Screed: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/random-screed/id1328949901)Blood and Bronze: (https://bloodandbronze.com/)

Agritourism NZ's Marijke Dunselman outlines how farmers and growers can take advantage of growing global demand for authentic experiences on the farm.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Marijke Dunselman, Agritourism NZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Tourists are swarming Park City for Sundance's last dance. But do they know the real mountain town? Executive producer Emily Means talks with Michael O'Malley, author of "Attitude at Altitude: The People's Guide to Park City and Summit County," about his best local tips and tricks.  This episode first aired on Oct. 16, 2025.  Get more from City Cast Salt Lake when you become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.  Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.

On today's show: NHS Trusts call in Church of England exorcists to rid hospitals of trapped souls. Yes, really. Military analysts say US attack on Iran is imminent. Iran says it will retaliate. Tourists avoid America as US immigration begins trawling through the social media accounts of travellers. Commercial drones taking to the skies in Ireland. Will delivery drones flying overhead become the norm? Plus much more. 

Tourists helicoptered out of a flood-damaged East Coast campground, say the hospitality from locals is the silver-lining following last week's devastating storm. Mary Argue reports.

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On this lively episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael sits down with Brady Cloven, executive director of Friends of Old Town, and Corporal Rob Sloan, the City of Winchester's dedicated Old Town walking mall officer. Their conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how visibility, relationships, and everyday interaction help keep downtown safe — and welcoming — for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. From Fairfax to Foot Patrol After more than three decades in law enforcement, Corporal Sloan brings a wealth of experience to Winchester. He spent 28 years with Fairfax County Police before relocating north to finish his career closer to home. Although the shift from big-city policing to a small-town walking mall might seem dramatic, Sloan says the transition has been refreshing. Unlike the fast-paced environment of Fairfax, Old Town Winchester allows him to interact with people in positive moments — conversations filled with greetings, gratitude, and genuine connection. Those daily interactions, he explains, make the job uniquely rewarding. Why Foot Patrol Makes a Difference Unlike officers confined to cruisers, Sloan spends his shifts walking — a lot. Averaging 15,000 to 20,000 steps per day, he patrols not only the pedestrian mall but surrounding streets and alleys as well. That visibility matters. By walking instead of driving, Sloan builds familiarity. He learns who belongs, who needs help, and how the rhythm of downtown changes throughout the day. More importantly, people learn him — by name, by face, and by trust. As Brady notes, merchants quickly felt more comfortable once Sloan arrived. Business owners gained a consistent point of contact, and open communication replaced uncertainty. Community Policing in Action At the heart of Sloan's role is community-oriented policing — a philosophy centered on communication rather than enforcement. Whether speaking with visitors, checking in with business owners, or engaging with the unhoused population, Sloan approaches each interaction with respect and conversation first. His goal isn't intimidation; it's understanding. He believes relationships prevent problems before they start — and when issues do arise, familiarity helps resolve them calmly and efficiently. Changing Perceptions, One Conversation at a Time Sloan speaks candidly about misconceptions surrounding law enforcement. Too often, he says, people meet police officers only on their worst days. The walking mall offers a different opportunity — one where children can wave hello, visitors can ask for directions, and families can see officers as helpers rather than threats. Janet reflects on how damaging it can be when parents use police as a form of punishment. Sloan agrees wholeheartedly, emphasizing that children should feel safe approaching officers — especially if they ever need help. On the mall, those everyday positive moments help reshape perceptions across generations. A Walking Welcome Center In many ways, Sloan doubles as a roaming ambassador for Winchester. Tourists frequently stop him to ask where to eat, what museums to visit, or how far away certain landmarks are. Those questions have even inspired him to brush up on Winchester history so he can better serve curious visitors. While he diplomatically avoids choosing favorite restaurants, he excels at pointing people in the right direction — often beginning with the most important qualifier of all: How much time do you have? Safety Through Presence, Not Pressure Much of Sloan's work operates quietly in the background. His uniformed presence alone acts as a deterrent — a concept rooted in the "broken windows" theory of policing. Simply being seen reduces problematic behavior before it escalates. From addressing bicycle and scooter concerns on the mall to educating visitors about city ordinances, Sloan emphasizes that enforcement is rarely the first step. Education comes first. Warnings follow. Enforcement becomes a last resort. The goal, he explains, is never to ruin someone's day — it's to keep everyone safe. Balancing a Complex Downtown Environment Old Town Winchester presents unique challenges. The mall functions as a pedestrian space, a residential area, a tourism hub, and — during certain hours — an active roadway. Add e-bikes, scooters, crowded events, and weekend foot traffic, and safety becomes a delicate balancing act. Sloan works closely with Friends of Old Town and city partners to address concerns as they arise. Community meetings allow business owners to voice issues, brainstorm solutions, and ensure their concerns move up the chain. That collaboration builds confidence — and strengthens trust. Events, Energy, and the Pulse of Downtown As the conversation continues, Brady outlines an active lineup of upcoming Old Town events, from winter food competitions to February's packed calendar: A sausage gravy cookoff benefiting local organizations Chocolate Escape, encouraging shoppers to explore downtown stores Spin to Winchester, a fitness-based fundraiser Black History Month events, including jazz nights, storytelling, and cultural programming Restaurant Week, showcasing the city's dining scene For Sloan, attending monthly meetings helps him stay informed — ensuring he's ready for crowds, questions, and changing traffic patterns. A Familiar Face Makes All the Difference As the conversation wraps, one message stands out clearly: people feel safer when they recognize who's protecting them. Seeing Corporal Sloan walking the mall — stopping into shops, greeting regulars, and chatting with visitors — brings comfort. It reassures business owners, enhances the visitor experience, and reinforces Old Town's identity as a welcoming place. In a space that serves as the heart of Winchester tourism and community life, that calm, consistent presence matters more than most people realize. An Open Invitation Sloan closes with a simple request: say hello. Whether someone recognizes him from the radio, the newspaper, or a casual stroll downtown, he welcomes the interaction. Every handshake, wave, or brief conversation strengthens the community he walks through each day. Because at the end of the shift — after thousands of steps and countless conversations — his job is about more than safety. It's about belonging.

Dan takes us to Peru for our last stories of 2025. We begin in the  Amazon, where indigenous villagers say seven-foot-tall armored beings with glowing yellow eyes drift through the trees at night, freezing their victims in place and taking “samples” of skin, fat, and organs. Then we go beneath the city of Lima, to a maze of tunnels stacked with the bones of tens of thousands of colonial dead, arranged in spirals and pits like macabre artwork. Tourists and locals alike report getting lost in the darkness of the San Francisco Catacombs - hearing whispered prayers from sealed passageways and more, suggesting that the catacombs maybe aren't just a museum, but instead, a place where the dead still watch the living who dare to enter their final home. Then, Lynze wraps up 2025 with two tales. Her first is really, really creepy. A New Year's Eve scare to ring in the new year. Then, a terrible idea for a first date leads to grave encounter. Do you want to get all of our episodes a WEEK early, ad free? Want to help us support amazing charities? Join us on Patreon!Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast.Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comPlease rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TTWebsite: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcastInstagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.