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Fogging is something most motorcycle riders just put up with — cracking the visor, wiping it, trying to manage it on the fly. But it's more than an annoyance; it's a visibility problem, and visibility is safety. What many motorcycle riders don't realize is that there are real solutions, not myths or quick roadside fixes, but tools and technologies that actually work when you plan ahead. In this episode, we look at why fogging happens, why helmets struggle with it, and what you can do to prevent it. You'll hear from Jason Eite of VISIN about a heated visor system based on aerospace technology, and from Clinton Smout about the practical approaches riders use every day. If you ride in weather — and eventually we all do — this is one topic that can make your ride safer and far less stressful.

Why You Can't Buy Switzerland's Exceptional Wines Abroad? Why does Switzerland grow so many grape varieties, and which ones are the key players that define the country's wine regions? What makes high-altitude wine regions uniquely capable of producing wines that balance great concentration without being too heavy? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Simon Hardy, author of The Smart Traveller's Wine Guide to Switzerland. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks.   Giveaway Two of you are going to win a copy of Simon Hardy's terrific new book, The Smart Traveller's Wine Guide to Switzerland. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights How did a teenage exchange trip to a small Burgundy wine family spark Simon's lifelong fascination with wine? What did he discover about everyday French wine culture while living with a Burgundian family? How did a simple holiday job in London unexpectedly expand Simon's exposure to the world of wine? What impact did nearly two decades in Switzerland have on Simon's understanding of vineyards, terroir, and regional identity? How did a 30-page free e-book on Swiss wine evolve into a major publishing project? What makes The Smart Traveller's Wine Guide to Switzerland different? Why is Switzerland's wine industry so small and so little Swiss wine found abroad? How do Switzerland's six wine regions differ in grapes, climate, language, and vineyard culture? Why does the country grow more Pinot Noir than Chile, yet remain almost invisible in global wine conversations? What makes Chasselas the quiet backbone of Swiss white wine? How do classic Swiss foods showcase the subtlety of Chasselas? What does extreme altitude viticulture reveal about the character of Switzerland's mountain wines?   Key Takeaways Why is Swiss wine such a rarity worldwide even though it's highly regarded? As Simon explains, Switzerland… is a small country, but when it comes to the wine sector, virtually everything is relatively small-scale. So in terms of producers of in excess of a million bottles, there are very few of them. The majority are small family-run businesses producing somewhere between 50 to 70,000 bottles a year. It's very rare that a single producer will have a single grape planted and be a specialist and expert in that grape. they would have at least 6 to 10 grape varieties planted, if not even more, and be very proud of the fact that they have this diversity in their vineyards. Each wine is a relatively small quantity and most of it stays in the country. It's less than 2% that gets exported. Why does Switzerland grow so many grape varieties, and which ones are the key players that define the country's wine regions? So other than Chasselas, there's Pinot Noir, which is actually the most planted grape in Switzerland. There's more Pinot Noir produced in Switzerland than in Chile. Gamay, and Merlot. Those are the big four in about two-thirds of the vineyards. you've got an incredibly long list of those 253. lots of very small plantings of… largely insignificant varieties, often experimental. The others I went for were those where they play a significant role within a given region. What makes high-altitude wine regions uniquely capable of producing wines that balance great concentration without being too heavy? I didn't do a word count in the book, but I think the terminology 'alpine freshness' probably gets repeated a few times. This diurnal variation is absolutely critical. You get more than adequate sunlight and sun hours during the day in summer for full ripening, not an issue. But you get these plunging temperatures at night, which helps to maintain the acidity levels. So you get the perfect combination of fresh acidity and phenomenal ripeness. Put the two together, that is probably if there's any calling card. And it's not just Swiss wine. It's the same story in Valtellina, in Aosta Valley in Italy, in Alto Adige, in Savoie. The effect of being in these mountainous areas, where you can plant at altitude but where you have this big drop off in temperature at nighttime.   About Simon Hardy Simon Hardy brings a rare blend of multinational brand marketing and entrepreneurial flair in the world of wine. Simon champions Swiss wine in the UK, organising Swiss Wine Week London for Swiss Wine Promotion. He is also the co-founder of Alpina Vina, a cross-border guide to Alpine wine regions, including documentary films he writes and presents. Simon also wrote The Smart Traveller's Wine Guide to Switzerland, which has just been published by the Académie du Vin Library with Club Oenologique. He is also a Regional Ambassador for Switzerland at The Old Vine Conference and a judge for the International Wine Challenge since 2018.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/366.

Ask us questions!Anya isn't wanting to deal with the Cumberbatch family anymore, so she once again takes refuge with the crew. In addition, Gendry decides to take a trip with The Space Police, leaving The Crew of the Cosmic Orca for the time being and not at all a cover for Richard being sick. System used: Traveller 2e, 2022 Update Music: Karl Casey@White Bat Audio Support the showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080355230476

Kathleen and Nan Berry tell Brendan all about Shuttleknit, a community led business supporting Traveller Women.

Hello fellow travellers! It wouldn't be a proper season if I didn't include an episode about discounted travels deals in South Africa. In this episode I discuss free birthday entrance deals that South Africans can get at certain tourist attractions in Cape Town. One of them is one of the world's "seven wonders of nature". So, if you're planning to travel to Cape Town soon, I advise that you plan your trip around your birthday and celebrate your birthday week in the Mother City so that you can enjoy some discounted travel deals. Enjoy!________________________Are you planning to travel through Europe soon? I've heard that travelling by train is the best way to explore the countryside and discover the historical cultural wonders of the continent.Rail Europe is a trusted online booking platform for European train travel. International travellers planning to travel through Europe by train can book tickets and passes using Rail Europe's website and app. Their user-friendly website offers a simple and secure booking experience, as well as accepts multiple payment options in different currencies, catering to travellers from all over the world. Rail Europe also connects commuters to a wide variety of train operators across 35 countries. This allows travellers to search and compare trips options to find the best and cheapest tickets available. Rail Europe is your one-stop shop for European train booking and travel. ⁠ ⁠⁠Book your train ticket here⁠⁠. Discover the Alps

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Need help in Portugal? Contact Carl by phone/WhatsApp on (00 351) 913 590 303, email carl@carlmunson.com or join the Portugal Club community here - www.theportugalclub.com

The Traveller's Tale This book for the first time lifts the veil of secrecy which has surrounded the Irish Government's operation in the North during the Peace Process.

On this episode of DEEP TROUBLE… two motorcyclists head to mid-Wales for a weekend of trail riding on the historic Strata Florida. It's November, it's wet, and Strata Florida is known for its water crossings. The plan is simple — get out, ride the lanes, and finally tick this legendary trail off the list. But as you'll hear, conditions in the Welsh hills can change fast… and what starts as a straightforward ride quickly becomes something far more serious.

Happy Thanksgiving! To celebrate, we bring you an episode that features exotic cuisine. The Travellers barely escape Menorb ahead of the Imperial battlecruiser Luuru. While in jumpspace, they hack their transponder and officially become the crew of Le Poète Armé, or The Armed Poet. In the vast asteroid belt of Louzy, they tie up at a ramshackle mining station called Jenner's Rest.

Mark and Wiki Dave dive into the first five short stories on the road to the release of 4th edition. One of them was longer than the others....YT - https://youtu.be/hOVF_wvAiogOut of Control - https://www.manticgames.com/news/out-of-control-a-pannithor-story/Rage - https://www.manticgames.com/news/rage-a-pannithor-story/The Traveller - https://www.manticgames.com/news/the-traveller-a-pannithor-story/Argun's Luck - https://www.manticgames.com/news/arguns-luck-a-pannithor-story/Plainstalkers - https://www.manticgames.com/news/plainstalker-a-pannithor-story/Contact us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - kingsofwarwiki@gmail.com or manticuniversepodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/manticuniversepodcast/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/manticuniversepodcast/Facebook Group - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1427435774358022⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord server: https://discord.gg/EBhU6Pr5ZA

An over-21s bar in Sittingbourne could have its licence suspended after complaints about “irresponsible bottomless brunches” and "excessive noise”.Lang's Bar & Cocktail Lounge, in the town centre, could also have its opening hours cut back and manager removed following a hearing this week.  Also in today's podcast, a Maidstone woman who has a sight condition has told us about the moment she was almost hit by an e scooter.She was walking through an underpass with her guide dog Mabel when it happened and is warning parents against buying them as a Christmas gift this year. A swimming ban at a popular beach is to be lifted following the release of new water quality results.Deal Castle Beach was rated ‘poor' by the Environment Agency in November 2024, prompting advice to stay out of the water - with some swimmers also reporting feeling unwell after taking a dip.New proposals for a Traveller site have been submitted after it was revealed a previous plan was approved for the wrong field.Permission was granted for one mobile home, touring caravan and day room on a plot in Sole Street by the Planning Inspectorate earlier this year.And a Kent mountaineer who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan is getting ready to complete his latest challenge. Hari Budha Magar, from Canterbury, has been scaling the highest peaks on each of the seven continents and it about to head to Antarctica to tackle the final one.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Randal Bays‘s new album Trad and True, produced in part through the Jack Straw Artist Support Program, is a collection of Irish traditional music and original tunes, recorded in Ireland and the US over the last few years with contributions from Susan Waters, fiddle; Willie Bays, flute; Owen Bays, concertina; Geraldine Cotter, piano; Mick Kinsella, […] The post Randal Bays – The Traveller’s Return / Josie O’Neill’s appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.

Zwischen Messehallen, Dachzelten und neugierigen Blicken sprechen wir mit Jens von squiq darüber, wie aus einem ganz normalen Kombi mit Dachzelt ein erstaunlich komfortabler Mini-Camper wird. Wir nehmen dich mit hinter die Entwicklung des squiq Traveller – einem modularen Kofferraumauszug, der sowohl beim Autocamping als auch im Alltag überzeugt, vom Wocheneinkauf bis zum Wochenendtrip.

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written & directed by Dylan Tighe. It stars Thomas Collins & Gina Moxley and explores a relationship between a young Traveller man & an older woman from Dublin 4

In 2022, long-distance riders Wendy Crockett and Ian McPhee set out on a world-record attempt to visit all 58 state capitols in Australia and the U.S.—in alphabetical order. But their carefully planned motorcycle trip quickly turned into chaos: mechanical failures, illness, animal strikes, wild weather, even hospitalizations. Despite everything, they kept pushing, driven by grit, humour, and sheer determination to finish what they started. But what they didn't expect was what happened when they finally hit a point where they couldn't push any farther—when they were genuinely stuck. In sharing their situation, they discovered something surprising, something they hadn't planned for at all… and it changed the course of their journey in ways they never saw coming.

Writer Peter Mathiesson was considered by some to be the first serious environmental writer.

Learn More About Dr. Gina Williams at: https://www.facebook.com/share/xPBoeiz4gzhJGB4L/?mibextid=qi2Omghttps://youtube.com/@drgina_dpt?si=rmiLiZKl0a3wmb5s Listen to her podcast at: https://youtube.com/@drgina_dpt?si=rmiLiZKl0a3wmb5s Show notes:

This week I found myself wandering back to Traveller - specifically, the current edition of the game published by Mongoose.Wandering is an inevitability in my hobby. My mind is constantly scanning for interesting things. I am curious by nature. This is the way I am.This week, Pioneer caught my attention again. It's a game about exploring the solar system. For me, the idea of a "For All Mankind" type of space exploration game in the near future sounds great. I downloaded the free book that's on the Kickstarter page:The Pioneer RPG: Explore the Solar System by Mongoose Publishing — KickstarterBut then I wanted to re-read Traveller Core Rules. My head was spinning about the Companion, which has points-build rules for characters. And then, just this morning, I landed upon The Borderland:The BorderlandWONDERING is part of my character. It's the most natural thing in the world to wonder.WANDERING is also part of my character. I find myself wandering, both physically and intellectually, most days.And so I wonder and wander.Cute.Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I found myself wandering back to Traveller - specifically, the current edition of the game published by Mongoose.Wandering is an inevitability in my hobby. My mind is constantly scanning for interesting things. I am curious by nature. This is the way I am.This week, Pioneer caught my attention again. It's a game about exploring the solar system. For me, the idea of a "For All Mankind" type of space exploration game in the near future sounds great. I downloaded the free book that's on the Kickstarter page:The Pioneer RPG: Explore the Solar System by Mongoose Publishing — KickstarterBut then I wanted to re-read Traveller Core Rules. My head was spinning about the Companion, which has points-build rules for characters. And then, just this morning, I landed upon The Borderland:The BorderlandWONDERING is part of my character. It's the most natural thing in the world to wonder.WANDERING is also part of my character. I find myself wandering, both physically and intellectually, most days.And so I wonder and wander.Cute.Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Un mix Progressive House et Techno Tracklist: 1/ Hollistic « Travellers » 2/ Jelly For The Babies, Return To Saturn, St.Ego « Atacama » (Brian David Remix) 3/ Jamie Stevens, Meeting Molly « Illusionist » (Hicky & Kalo 'Stereo 6AM' Remix) 4/ Kamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret « Dichotomy » 5/ Guy J « Worlds Apar » 6/ Redoblue  « Deja Vu » 7/ Disla, Danis « Man With The Red Face » 8/ Nichols+Roark « Melodica » 9/ Notre Dame « Nobody Told Me » (Instrumental) 10/ Anymood « Coming Out » 11/ John Cosani « Snano » 12/ Andreas Henneberg, Kollektiv Ost « D.D.O.D. » 13/ Microtrauma « Explore » 14/ Criss Source « Hugs'n Kisses » (Peter Makto Remix) 15/ Betoko « Trouble in Paradise » 16/ Pablo Say « Bring The Lows Up » 17/ Dusty Kid « Kore » (André Winter & Oliver Huntemann Remix) 18/ Joris Voorn, Tom Walker « Burn »

Ask us questions!It's dinnertime at the Cumberbatch house, where things get heated. System used: Traveller 2e, 2022 Update Music: Karl Casey@White Bat Audio Support the showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080355230476

This Rider Skills episode is a practical guide to roadside motorcycle tire repair for adventure and dual-sport riders. Instructor Clinton Smout shares hard-earned methods for plugging tubeless tires, patching or replacing inner tubes, breaking and seating beads without a shop, quick leak-finding, bent-rim workarounds, and true limp-home repairs. We compare compressor vs CO₂, talk what to pack (plugs, patches, tubes, irons, lube), and walk through the steps that get you rolling again when you're far from help. If you've searched “how to fix a flat motorcycle tire,” “tubeless plug on the trail,” or “adventure bike tire repair,” this episode gives you the real-world techniques that work in dirt, gravel, and backroads.

A new feat of communications technology is added to the archive; and the Traveller makes a call...Plus the reveal of last week's audience vote!Transcript available at www.monstrousproductions.org/travelling-light/tls02-e064This episode's entry to the archives was based on an idea by H.R. Owen, with accompanying artwork on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod.Submit your own entries to the archive at monstrousproductions.org, by email at submissions@monstrousproductions.org, or through our social media accounts. We accept everything from one-line prompts to fully written entries. See the website for more details.Support the show by making a donation at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions or signing up for monthly donations. Supporters will also receive bonus artwork and additional content, and an invitation to the Monstrous Productions Discord server.----Created by H.R. Owen and Matt McDyre.Written and performed by H.R. OwenTheme tune: Travelling Light Theme by VincaFeaturing sound effects from Snake16547 and 607freesound, accessed through freesound.orgAdditional sound by H.R. Owen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Travellers evaluate and make repairs on their new ship, the Sharptooth, while on their way to Menorb, the nearest world off the busy X-Boat routes.

Can you feel the sunshine, listener! Our hosts certainly do! ...Or at least the shadows cast by a sun glowing too bright, as Dan and Tay discuss the on-foot racer, Sonic R! Much a discussion is had about the origins of this F1 Racer-turned-Sonic, as Traveller's Tales steps up once again to deliver a product unlike any Sonic game before (if you ignore a couple Game Gear bits)! Come listen as they tackle the tricky turning, crazy curves, and dead-end delights as this ambitious open-world product tries to do a lot within its small bounding box. Could someone get Knuckles a sandwich or something? He's looking a little anemic. Speed Radio, a Sonic the Hedgehog Retrospective Podcast, can be found wherever podcasts are hosted. Follow us on social media: Speed Radio - @speedradiopod Tay - @zindios Dan - @dancada_3d

Some riders are planners, while others seem to thrive amid chaos. Israel Gillette fits into that second group. He grew up in Tennessee, working in his father's cabinet shop, and somehow that evolved into a life that has taken him between Romania, racing, carpentry, and motorcycle riding across continents. When we featured him on the show in 2023, he'd already experienced his share of close calls — time in jail, a bond set at thirty thousand dollars, and a border crossing in South America that ended with gunfire. Yet he still said it was the best thing he'd ever done with his life. Adventure, stubbornness, and perhaps a bit of trouble have shaped both his riding and his way of life. 

Ask us questions!The crew arrives on Squid's home planet and the suspense is terrible. System used: Traveller 2e, 2022 Update Music: Karl Casey@White Bat Audio Support the showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080355230476

What started as a nine-day motorcycle trip through Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia took a sudden and serious turn. Riding the TET, Philipp Amann and his friends were well into their journey when one of the riders fell ill but insisted on continuing. When he made the decision to turn back, his friends chose to ride with him, unaware of how quickly his condition was deteriorating. It's a story about good intentions, missed signs, and the importance of recognizing when it's time to stop.

Ask us questions!It's Halloween again, which means it is time for another special! This time we are playing the Fallout RPG made by Modiphius. This new gang has been tasked with finding some missing vault dwellers, who went missing in an abandoned building. Disclaimer: Richard is Filipino. It'll make sense why I put this here. Intro and Outro Music: Fallout 4 Theme by Little V https://soundcloud.com/littlevmills/fallout-4-theme-epic-rock-cover?in=kodipeters/sets/falloutBackground Music by Karl Casey @White Bat Audio https://karlcasey.bandcamp.com/Support the showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080355230476

The Traveller reflects on what they've learnt; and an underwater ritual for letting go...Transcript available at www.monstrousproductions.org/travelling-light/tls02-e063This episode's entry to the archives was based on an idea by Tell All The Truth But Tell It Slant, with accompanying artwork on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod.Submit your own entries to the archive at monstrousproductions.org, by email at submissions@monstrousproductions.org, or through our social media accounts. We accept everything from one-line prompts to fully written entries. See the website for more details.This episode includes an audience decision. The Traveller is going to use some brand new technology to make a call. But the tech isn't perfect! Would you rather they had a longer call without video, or a shorter call with video? Vote by making a donation at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions or signing up for monthly donations. Supporters will also receive bonus artwork and additional content, and an invitation to the Monstrous Productions Discord server.----Created by H.R. Owen and Matt McDyre.Written and performed by H.R. OwenTheme tune: Travelling Light Theme by VincaFeaturing sound effects from Snake16547 and 607freesound, accessed through freesound.orgAdditional sound by H.R. Owen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government is clamping down on arriving travellers at the border. It's making several biosecurity law changes including doubling the fine for people who don't declare fresh fruit and meat, to 800 dollars. There'll be new penalties and fines up to half a million dollars for breaches of controlled area notices. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking that they want to deter behaviour that puts New Zealand at risk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa Hudson speaks to Jenny Handley, the founder of the Gourmet Guide, about how fine dining experiences can be a driver of tourism for our city and other destinations around the world. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This is the first of our new "format", which you will hear about in the show. Essentially we are going to take about just 1-3 things in the Traveller/2d6 SF world, and our main topic for the foreseeable future will be a page by page Deep Dive into Classic Traveller, as put forth in the Traveller Facsimile Edition. In this show, we discuss: Dungeon Plunger with Matthew from Mongoose GURPS Talk podcast Signals from the Core podcast Tales from the Morrigan To Honor Grandfather Quick and Dirty Vehicle Combat for Classic Traveller Then we into the first our our Deep Dives into the Traveller Facsimile Edition. Our goal is to go through this entire compilation of the 1981 Classic Traveller books, page by page, and really dig into it, analyze it, talk about it, find rules we've never noticed before, and even compare it to more recent versions.   

Bar Talk (our recommendations):Jessica is watching Taskmaster (2015 - current TV series); drinking St Agrestis Phony Mezcal Negroni.Damien is watching Demoni/Demons (1985; dir. Lamberto Bava, produced and co-written by Dario Argento); drinking Corsair Triple Smoke.Ryan is reading The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson; drinking a perfect Manhattan.If you liked this week's story, read The Traveller by R.H. BensonUp next: "The Cathedral Crypt" by John WyndhamSpecial thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music! Like, rate, and follow! Check us out @whiskeyandtheweird on Instagram, Threads & Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com

一年ぶりの収録となった今回は10月にアメリカ、アーカンソー州で開催されたArkansas Traveller 100というレースについて話しました。 MUSIC BY UKIYO smarturl.it/ukiyoau instagram.com/ukiyoau/

The Traveller navigates the fall-out from the robbery; and Oyan introduces them to a special artistic event...Transcript available at www.monstrousproductions.org/travelling-light/tls02-e062This episode's entry to the archives was based on an idea by Snazzycrow, with accompanying artwork on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, on Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and on Bluesky @MonstrousPod.Submit your own entries to the archive at monstrousproductions.org, by email at submissions@monstrousproductions.org, or through our social media accounts. We accept everything from one-line prompts to fully written entries. See the website for more details.Support the show by making a donation at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions or signing up for monthly donations. Supporters will also receive bonus artwork and additional content, and an invitation to the Monstrous Productions Discord server.----Created by H.R. Owen and Matt McDyre.Written and performed by H.R. OwenTheme tune: Travelling Light Theme by VincaFeaturing sound effects from Snake16547 and 607freesound, accessed through freesound.orgAdditional sound by H.R. Owen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the life she'd planned took an unexpected turn, Kathleen Perry had to find her footing again. The quiet retirement she and her husband had imagined was gone when he passed away — so she reached back to something she'd set aside long ago: a dream to wander. She set her sights on three places — Prudhoe Bay, Ushuaia, and Nordkapp — three dots on the map. And to connect those dots, she would ride a motorcycle.

Kristina and Anna explore three Inner Villains in practice—how they show up in real life, what their “medicine” looks like, and what integration can unlock. Stories include a cross-country “house tour” of legends, a vulnerable experiment with the Vain Controller, and a candid breakdown of Righteous Bully dynamics at home.Timestamps00:00 — Catch-up: Niagara River energy, moving into an RV, new podcast soft-launch, hosting 30 for Thanksgiving06:00 — Why this work hits differently when you start applying it07:00 — “Reversing the spin” and why we take gifts from each villain09:30 — The filter metaphor: turning life's burn into clearer water10:30 — Vain Controller in the wild: image, status, resources, and vulnerability practice17:45 — Scarcity vs strategic generosity; non-transactional networking21:00 — The “villain houses” road trip: Inventor, Equalizer, Traveller, Nothing, Healer, Hungry Shapeshifter33:45 — Eternal Child patterns, enabling, and compassionate honesty39:20 — Righteous Bully 101, medicine, legend, and a domestic case study55:00 — When “surrendered” gets stuck, and stepping back into leadership57:00 — Take the Villain Quiz and next stepsVillain deep divesVain Controller (VC)Core patternSeeks safety through appearance, performance, and perceived success.Manages for resources and status; swings between vanity and vulnerable insecurity, and between scarcity control and trusting abundance.Legend: The InventorUses resources creatively, shares generously, and builds networks that multiply value.MedicineVulnerability and confession.Strategic generosity over transactional control.Practising trust that resources and relationships are renewable.Practices you can tryMicro-confession: when you feel the urge to posture or criticize, name the fear underneath to a safe person.Non-transactional gift: offer one connection, resource, or introduction this week with no ask attached.Audit your “appearance routines”: keep what is self-respecting, release what is fear-managing.Moments to listen forThe “snark, then confess” experiment, and what it revealed about fear of failure and being unlovable.The networking story that models non-transactional giving.Eternal Child (EC)Core patternEntitled to care, victim-armoring, denial, and story-bending to avoid responsibility.Draws disproportionate resources in the “drama triangle.”Legend: The TravellerExpands perspective through literal or metaphorical travel, meets life directly, and participates in fair exchange.MedicineCompassionate honesty and natural consequences.Replace enabling with clear agreements and accountability.Perspective-expansion experiences.Practices you can tryOne honest sentence: state the concrete impact of a behavior without softening the facts.Consequence alignment: stop padding timelines, covering, or reframing the truth.Perspective field-trip: choose an experience that expands empathy and scale.Moments to listen forThe “villain houses” tour and how a welcoming, playful home embodied the Traveller.How enabling keeps everyone living inside someone else's “fake world,” and what shifted when honesty landed.Righteous Bully (RB)Core patternOpinion hardens into gospel, dissent becomes threat, and “correction” tips into character assassination.Gift hidden inside: raw leadership energy.Legend: The ChannelerHolds a strong point of view, listens deeply, integrates the wisdom of the group, and leads fairly.MedicineThe Surrendered: curiosity, humility, and shared problem-solving.Distinguish data, opinion, and impact.Repair through ownership rather than domination.Practices you can tryThree breaths, three questions: What am I assuming, what else could be true, what would repair look like.Tone check in the kitchen: correct the action, not the person.Leadership rep: where do I need to stop over-surrendering and actually lead.Moments to listen forThe vestibular case study: fury when sound advice wasn't followed.The “jumpy house” story: how fear of a blow-up created the perfect storm, and what repair requires.Kristina's flip-side: when over-surrendering blocked necessary leadership on IP and contracts.Key ideas and languageReversing the spin: Integration is not skipping villainy, it is harvesting its gifts and re-orienting them.The filter metaphor: Life's burn leaves ash, charcoal, and heat; arranged well, they clarify the water of love.Non-transactional generosity: Strategic resourcing without ledgers grows real networks.Pull quotes“We're not meant to be just heroes and legends. You take a gift back from being a villain.”“Compassion without honesty is enabling. Honesty without compassion is punishment.”“Leadership isn't losing your opinion, it's holding it while you listen.”Resources mentionedInner Villain Quiz — link in show notesArticles and videos on Vain Controller, Eternal Child, Righteous Bully — link in show notesThe Executive & The Mystic podcast — link in show notesTake it furtherTake the quiz, then pick one medicine practice above and run it for seven days.Journal prompt: Where am I managing for image or control instead of resource flow. Where am I enabling instead of telling the truth. Where am I correcting a person instead of a behavior.If you're a leader, bring one of these frameworks into a team retro: What villain pattern did we slip into, and what medicine would rebalance us.Credits and housekeepingHosts: Kristina Wiltsee and AnnaRecorded: SeptemberTo share reflections or questions, reply to the newsletter or send a note to the show inbox.Light launch of Kristina's new podcast, The Executive & The Mystic; more to come.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ask us questions!Deciding they have spent enough time on this planet, the crew heads out, taking on the much easier task of transporting a person to their homeworld. Just a nice, simple job, right?System used: Traveller 2e, 2022 Update Music: Karl Casey@White Bat Audio Support the showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080355230476

Travel puts us all in liminal spaces. But despite many practitioners' affinity for spaces betwixt and between, these areas have many practical and magickal dilemmas. A Traveler's Guide to Making Magic provides templates and examples for practicing in a broad range of locations and circumstances. Lisa McSherry provides an experienced and insightful guide for modern practitioners seeking to incorporate a little bit of magick into their own journeys. Her book can be found here: Her website is here: Thank you to Lisa for joining me on this episode. Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of the regular show and monthly prizes for everyone who signs up! Join here now for the flat fee of $4 a month which is a bargain! You can also support the show by leaving a review to help spread the word. Don't forget, you can now show your support with our brand new Merchandise shop on Tee-Public! Click here for all the show merch! You can join us on Facebook and Instagram as well. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel! Email us at mysteriesandmonsters@gmail.com with any feedback, guest suggestions or if you'd like to appear.            All artwork by Dean Bestall and the show was produced by Brennan Storr of the Ghost Story Guys.  Our theme music is kindly provided by the amazing Weary Pines, you can find them here:    Intro - Zombies Ate My Shotgun       Outro - Into The Night  #LisaMcSherry #ATravellersGuideToMakingMagic #Llewellyn #Pagan #Paganism #Wicca #Paganism #Craft #Deity #Altar #Magik #Spells #Magic #Witchcraft #Portugal #Sacred #Travel

Near the end of a month-long motorcycle ride through Spain, Mark and Lisa Schubert set out for what should've been an easy final day through the Pyrenees. But as they climbed higher, a mild forecast unravelled into chaos — winds strong enough to stop their motorcycle mid-corner, trees down, and power lines snapping. What follows isn't a story about recklessness or bravado, but about how easily ordinary choices and a little fixation can lead riders into real danger. It's about the thin line between pressing on and pulling back — and the single moment that changed everything.

About this EpisodeThis episode is a little different from the usual Think Like a Game Designer conversation. Instead of a freeform discussion, I came prepared with a curated list of questions to guide the conversation, giving us a structured look into Jordan's creative process, his philosophies on innovation, and the lessons he's learned over decades of building worlds. The result is a fast-paced, insight-packed episode that feels like sitting in on a masterclass in game design.About Jordan WeismanJordan Weisman is a legendary figure in interactive entertainment, whose career spans tabletop games, video games, theme parks, and beyond. As the creator of Battletech, Shadowrun, and Crimson Skies, and the founder of iconic companies like FASA and WizKids, Jordan has shaped generations of players and creators alike. His work is defined by boundless curiosity, fearless experimentation, and a lifelong commitment to collaborative storytelling.In this episode, Jordan and I explore what it means to think small, fail boldly, and keep learning no matter how much success you've had. We discuss how curiosity drives innovation, why emotional courage is more important than financial risk, and how respect—for yourself, your team, and your audience—is at the heart of great creative work. Whether you're just starting your design journey or looking to rekindle your passion after decades in the industry, Jordan's insights offer a masterclass in staying creative for life.Think Like A Game Designer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Justin's QuestionsWhat's something that you're passionate about outside of your career, and what do you love about it? (00:01:33)* During the pandemic, he rediscovered model building and diorama crafting, a childhood hobby that brings him therapeutic joy.* He enjoys it because it's tangible, visual storytelling where you can actually see progress, a much different process than game design, which often feels abstract or slow.What do you love about that kind of model building and creating? (00:04:05)* It aligns with Jordan's love of world-building and storytelling when creating small, detailed scenes that tell a story visually.* It's satisfying because each session produces visible progress, reinforcing creativity and immersion.What is advice that you would give to someone that's just starting out in your industry? (00:04:06)* Think small. Beginners often aim for massive projects like the ones they admire.* Start with something you can finish using your own limited resources.* Completion and execution teach more than ideas ever will.* Focus on learning through doing, not imagining.Now let's flip to the other side of the equation: what do you see as an important lesson that industry veterans need to learn? Or put another way, what advice do you think your older self might give to you? (00:06:30) * Avoid hubris. Experience can blind you. Everything you know might be wrong.* Listen to young minds. Youth brings creativity because it hasn't learned what's supposedly impossible.* Over time, past failures make people too cautious; veterans must keep their beginner's mindset.* Innovation demands courage to look foolish publicly; fear of embarrassment kills creativity.* Stay humble, keep experimenting, and reassess old assumptions regularly.Are there any practices or rituals or ways that you try to keep yourself in that beginner's mind? How can one get the advantages of experience and minimize the disadvantages? (00:08:09)* You must be willing to “go face first into the mud.”* As he said in the previous question, public embarrassment is the price of innovation.* Surround yourself with young thinkers, question assumptions, and resist dismissing ideas based on past failures.* Always check whether past lessons still apply, because markets and contexts change. Jordan gives an example of a failed company born from his overconfidence, where he didn't re-research the market because he assumed he already knew it.What do you consider the most important skills to cultivate for your profession, and how do you cultivate these skills? (00:15:13)* Endless curiosity: Study adjacent fields like comics, fiction, tech—anything that feeds creative cross-pollination.* Build a box: Instead of “thinking outside the box,” define constraints clearly to evaluate ideas. For example: He designed Mage Knight by creating a checklist of problems (ease of entry, low cost, retailer needs) and solving within that “box.”* He values self-education: when he didn't know toy manufacturing, he paid a small company to teach him the process.So let's get to the areas where the industry or you have been dead wrong. What common advice do you hear about your industry that is dead? (00:24:26)* “Nothing is ever dead.” Genres, mechanics, and IPs always come back (vinyl, RPGs, etc.) * When people say something's over, it's actually ready for reinvention.* He used to believe in-person collaboration was essential, but remote work proved him wrong.* He often misjudged products (like thinking Funko Pops would flop).* Absorb wisdom but not edicts.* Success and failure are cyclical, making timing and humility matter more than certainty.What books, articles, or learning resources have had the biggest impact on you? And if there are any key takeaways that stuck with you that come to mind? (00:30:53)* Mentions Reed Hastings' book (Netflix culture) and Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull (Pixar). The value here is the small-team principles and leadership lessons, though he's skeptical of the “find five geniuses” model.* His biggest lessons came from mentors, not books: Mark Miller (creator of Traveller): taught him kindness and professionalism. His father, Mort Weissman: joined FASA, ran the business side, and kept it alive.* He emphasizes mentorship, respect, and kindness as lasting business principles.What is the right way to find a partner? (00:33:14)* Finding a partner is like finding a life mate: talk about goals, work habits, expectations.* Negotiate the “prenup” early, meaning you should decide how you'll split if things go wrong.* Avoid the naive approach he took (asking friends at the table).What about systems, software, and tools that have had a big impact on your workflow?(00:38:18)* Internal tool: his “box” process for evaluating ideas.* Software: Slack (no internal email, all communication centralized), Google Docs (collaboration), ClickUp/Jira (task tracking).* Avoid “Not Invented Here” syndrome: don't build tools you can buy.* Focus on your core innovation; outsource or use existing solutions for everything else.* Reuse mechanics unless your innovation demands new ones.* Let your team choose tools bottom-up instead of enforcing top-down.What's your favorite project, and what lessons did you learn from it? (00:45:46)* His favorite is always the one he's working on now, but emotionally, Shadowrun and Crimson Skies stand out. Shadowrun came from trying to differentiate from Cyberpunk and combining fantasy with cyberpunk via the Mayan calendar. Crimson Skies was born from personal burnout after his wife pushed him to rediscover his passion. It led to reinvention and eventually Microsoft's acquisition of his company.* His lesson here is that passion and reinvention are crucial; listen to loved ones and know when to move on from stale success.You can find the previous episode with Jordan below: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to The B-Side! Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today we talk about a performer that we lost far too soon: Bill Paxton. Our B-Sides today include Brain Dead, Indian Summer, Traveller, and Frailty. Our guest is Billy Ray Brewton, and we cover a lot of ground. We dive into Paxton's Roger Corman origins (Crazy Mama getting reamed out by legend Stella Adler in New York, his ultimate move to Los Angeles, James Cameron, etc.), his love of movie-making and being on set, his tragic death, and much, much more. We mention his first directing gig (“Fish Heads” by Barnes & Barnes on SNL), his last directed feature (The Greatest Game Ever Played), and his recent podcast appearances before his death. There is also this charming late night appearance.

The Travellers enact their plan to escape The Gash and get out of the Pixie system before the Imperial Navy can respond.

Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome back Gary Bembridge, the embodiment of the successful Tips For Travellers blog, podcast, and most notably, YouTube channel. I have to be careful introducing Gary, lest you think of me as being sensationalistic. I'll just give you one opinion, and one fact about Gary. It is my opinion that Gary is the smartest person out there when it comes to cruising; regardless of what I think, the one fact I will share is Gary is the most followed cruise personality in the world. I featured Gary and Tips For Travellers in Cruising Interrupted amzn.to/3seFU8y in a section called “The Cruise Communicators.” You can read all about the development and growth of Tips for Travellers in Cruising Interrupted, and listen to his previous visits to The Joy of Cruising Podcast Episode 49 and Episode 118. Today we want to catch up with Gary about his thoughts on some luxury cruise lines, including one we just experience—Explora Journeys. Gary epitomizes the kind of individuals I sought when wrote I began writing the The Joy of Cruising books, and subsequently The Joy of Cruising Podcast—passionate cruisers who act on their passion in fascinating ways. From a businessman who blogged about his travels part-time, to full-time most popular cruise influencer, content creator, knowledgeable cruise resource in the world!Do you have a dream car?Support the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Thinking about downsizing your adventure bike? In this episode we test the waters with a Suzuki DR350—what it really takes to turn a lightweight, simple machine into a workable mini-adventure bike, the choices (and costs) that actually matter, and a few surprises that show up on both pavement and dirt. We start with durability—mirrors and signals, featuring the Doubletake Mirror origin story with Ned Suesse—and wrap with a technique reality check on small-vs-big from Chris Birch.

ADV-X in Canada turned out to be far more than just another riding event. By the end of the first day, faces were caked in dust, grins were everywhere, and the sense of camaraderie was undeniable. From trail-side fixes and overnight repairs to long mountain days, it was passion in motion—riders looking out for each other and a crew ensuring no one was left behind. Combine a world-class terrain with smart logistics that kept everything seamless, a spirit of fun, and you have an event that showcased the very best of adventure motorcycling in Canada. In this episode, you'll learn how the framework came together from Ryan Austin, instructor and owner of Enduro Park Canada in British Columbia—and hear from riders who lived those moments on the trail.

Modern motorcycles aren't just machines anymore—they're equipped with advanced technology. Ride-by-wire means your throttle hand communicates with a processor instead of a cable, and that computer considers wheel speed, lean angle, traction, braking, and more before deciding how your bike responds. With ride modes, you can adjust your bike's personality for pavement, gravel, mud, or rain—varying power delivery, traction control, ABS, and even suspension. In this Rider Skills episode, Clinton Smout of SMART Riding Adventures explains how understanding ride modes can enhance your safety, control, and enjoyment on every ride.