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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

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

A listener asks, "my dad was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Is there a diet he should be on?" There's a lot to discuss with this question. What is Parkinson's, what are some of the causes, will a certain diet help with symptoms and what are some of the common symptoms?Episodes and resources mentioned include:Ep 116. Constipation - Best and Worst Foods https://youtu.be/rBN10-683_o?si=E_WeFEnHWIeG19TLEp 140. Ways to Add More Fibre https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=D2ch3ilwYhKqG18WEp 110. Aging Well with Michelle Saari, RD https://youtu.be/mznQ8sphUSA?si=FLibv6Iw_8mLCjONNutrition Nuggets 74. Are You Drinking Enough Water? https://youtu.be/aQwv2mC3SdA?si=4X5xL2oEv4sfIfivEp 186. Blue Zones - Longevity Tips https://youtu.be/wf_MmY4Cxtk?si=hn3_TGVsoBqE8cs4Ep 193. Traveller's Constipation - How to Deal with Constipation While Travelling https://youtu.be/P8-1lFQJToQ?si=5cFMpf0LY9ursn4REp 117. Blue Zones with Liz Weiss, RD https://youtu.be/S7O-oKvQYqQ?si=aiicTdL70OW-40y_Ep 14. The Mind Diet https://youtu.be/anY72wscg_A?si=moklWkVZno38zjFqNutrition Nuggets 86. Mind Diet Quiz  https://youtu.be/2BDVTL6MdtY?si=iZboW0_7Q2hUqK-PEp 16. Sleep Problems and Diet - More Than Just Caffeine https://youtu.be/fBKdgiwM5hw?si=Qkac5cNwaLuApx-jEp 37. Senior's Nutrition is Critical in the Golden Years https://youtu.be/JKbVDNWUCQw?si=pMjKqmCU542r0CNLEp 136. Importance of Fitness For Seniors https://youtu.be/VUClaBBJwKM?si=QGcwRa8IyRQ8Tu8oEp 24. UltraProcessed Foods - Ways to Reduce Your Intake https://youtu.be/pDRQbIE0fS4?si=rphglxW_90kVdzeXEp 122. Health Benefits of Resistant Starch. https://youtu.be/6S8TcEP3Xwk?si=1BPqWRF73KCFqsACEp 139. Should I Use Olive Oil? https://youtu.be/pE6Nput-UKM?si=2eet3sgj6ovyzxQeNutrition Nuggets 81. How to Use Olive Oil. https://youtu.be/jpzzuzGJ6do?si=zAZm5CPjx9CcEExcEp 172. Do Fats Affect Inflammation? Take the Quiz https://youtu.be/OOSLRwNBPG8?si=DaN90f7b18jIvqFI EWA  Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen list:https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary.phpEnjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :)Sign up for our newsletter on our website for weekly updates and other fun info. You can also visit our social media pages. We're on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks!Website: mywifethedietitian.comEmail: mywifetherd@gmail.com

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.

07 Oct 2025. A major new global study reveals what travellers really want from airports and airlines and what they’re actually willing to pay for. We speak to regional aviation leader Adonis Succarm about the findings. Plus, Careem expands its services in Sharjah, joined by VP of Food, Jaskaran Singh. And Dubai opens a huge new bridge at Mall of the Emirates, we get all the details from RTA’s Ahmed Al Khzaimy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask us questions!The crew gets an unexpected addition, however their plan for a simple escort mission goes completely off the rails. System used: Traveller 2e, 2022 Update Music: Karl Casey@White Bat Audio Support the showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080355230476

After ten months of planning, Blind Hog and Acorn had a great two weeks away.   Helsinki, Tallinn, Oslo and Aurland were awesome. Lots of museums, sites, friends made new and old.  Farm-sitters reported no issues and also had a relaxing time away from the city.Now it is time for fall chores:  goat breeding, garlic planting, bean shelling, wood stacking.Dorothy said "there's no place like home" but that does not mean it isn't fun to explore for a bit!Click HERE to see the travel diary...

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.

Send us a textIntro song: Backroad Song by Granger SmithAlbum 11: Based on a True Story... by Blake SheltonSong 1: Grandaddy's GunSong 2: My EyesSong 3: Boys 'Round HereAlbum 12: Traveller by Chris StapletonSong 1: Was It 26Song 2: Whiskey and YouSong 3: Fire AwayOutro song: Rich Men North of Richmond by Oliver Anthony Music

We asked you what news stories you wanted covered this week and from sunscreen SFP fails to Keith and Nicole's break up, Trump's new plan for Gaza and Nurses being able to prescribe our medications, there was one thing we still hadn't touched on. You asked us to cleanse the timeline. The news right now, has been a lot, and you were keen to hear something that held a little more hope. Today, we hear more about Robert Irwin's adventures on Dancing With The Stars, find out why Mary Fowler was keen to take to the Paris fashion week runway and we speak to Mamamia's resident Swiftie Tina Burke, about all the exhausting things happening around Taylor Swift's new album release. And there's more, have a listen and get into the long weekend with a little more light in your news feed And in headlines today, Travellers heading to America or France may have holiday plans interrupted due to Paris protests and the US government shut down; British police have declared a deadly rampage on a synagogue in northern England a terror attack; Gangland kingpin Tony Mokbel will finally learn today whether his bid to quash drug convictions over the Lawyer X scandal has succeeded; Nicole Kidman has turned to the one person who has always been by her side in hard times, her sister Antonia, the pair seen hiking in Nashville in the aftermath of Nicole's divorce filing from husband Keith UrbanTHE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Audio Producer: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can also find the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel here: "How to Find Authentic Cultural Experiences in Morocco"Azdean is joined again by producer Ted to chat about the rich variety of cultural activities available to visitors, something that is often requested by Destination Morocco's guests. Travellers want to experience Morocco's real culture, whether it's the cooking, the music, the language or even the landscape, but framed around a vivid society dating back thousands of years.Step one is having a local guide with you as much as possible. It's your guide who separates your experience from the average tourist, sharing stories and insight that would never be found on your own. Guides help you connect with locals, make the most of your time and itinerary, help translate and explain certain phrases, and help your journey go so much smoother.We talk about the various cultural activities available, including music, dance and visits to traditional villages, and highlight some of the lesser-known regions of Morocco that provide authentic experiences, away from the typical tourist paths. We also take a look at language, as a lot of our guests are interested in learning a few phrases and understanding the differences (and similarities) between Moroccan Darija, Morocco's dialect of Arabic, and Tamzight: the Amazigh language. The key to your experience: have zero expectations. Have dreams and ideas for sure, but the more open you are to whatever may come, to discoveries and adventure, the more you'll find that memorable cultural immersion that you're looking for.Find our special series on the Darija language here, made exclusively for podcast listeners!  Do you dream of exploring the enchanting land of Morocco?Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires.If you're a discerning traveler who values an immersive, curated adventure, visit www.destinationsmorocco.com, and let us bring your dream Moroccan vacation to life.Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco.Explore our Private Tours and Small Group Tours!

On this episode of the Basu & Godin Notebook ⬇️➡️ A Thursday night to forget (0:00)➡️ Owen Beck with the lead (8:45)➡️ The excitement around Florian Xhekaj (19:00)➡️ The urgency for Dach to find his game (27:40)➡️ Breaking the unbreakable lines (39:40)➡️ Roy vs Rohrer (49:00)➡️ Is Newhook fighting for an offensive spot ? (58:45)#hockey #canadiensmtl #basuandgodin #thenotebook #habs #podcast -Subscribe on our website for exclusive content➡️ https://www.basuandgodin.com/X ➡️ https://x.com/BasuAndGodinInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/basuandgodin/Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566955796748TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@basuandgodin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.basuandgodin.com/subscribe

Western Correspondent, Pat McGrath reports on the four-day event celebrating nomadic cultures in Galway.

The Traveller proves their mettle; and a crew-mate has a difficult week...Plus the reveal of last week's audience vote!Transcript available at www.monstrousproductions.org/travelling-light/tls02-e058This episode's entry to the archives was based on an idea by Toblerones, 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.

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.

Kim Minnick, Founder of Code Traveller HR, joined us on The Modern People Leader.We dug into why performance reviews often fail, how companies can decouple performance from compensation, creative ways to reward employees beyond pay, and the importance of transparency, choice, and designing programs that reflect company values.---- Sponsor Links:

Toni Sant presents the 739th in a series of podcasts featuring music by performers in or from Malta. Artists featured in this podcast: PART 1Carmen Sherry - Malta (remix)PART 2: L-aktar singles li spikkaw bejn Lulju u Settembru 2025.Kersten Graham - Int Kollox Għalija5 Years from Now - Jekk Taqa' Nkompli NtikCyberia - KaxxaLokko - Ma Jejdu XejnMyles - L-Innu tal-BikkejLara Zammit - Ma' Nzul ix-XemxMat Rosales - Ejja Minn HemmKevin Paul & Midnight - Miegħek JienThe Travellers - ĠmielChasing Pandora - This is HowScar - Dancing in the SunBee - UnlikelyJames Dratta - No Need To Be AloneAlexandra Alden - StonefruitDavinia Pace - CapriMariah Mangion - SupersonicHaley Azzopardi - Roses & ThornesThe Busker - my Oh myMoira Stafrace - I FellPART 3L-aktar albums li spikkaw bejn Lulju u Settembru 2025.Karmaġenn - MaqsumaBeheaded - GħadamMelbourne Ska Orchestra - The Ballad of Monte LocoL-Album Live tal-Kast Oriġinali tal-2024 ta' Il-Każin tal-ImqarbinFake Ophelia - Out of Time (EP)Luke Chappell - House on Fire (EP)Melchior Sultana - Back with the Phonk >> Details about this podcast [in Maltese] See also: - MMI Podcast: YouTube playlist - MMI Podcast: Facebook Page - MMI Archive on Mixcloud | @tonisant on Twitter - M3P: Malta Music Memory Project - Mużika Mod Ieħor ma' Toni Sant on Facebook (MP3)

Ask us questions!Deciding that they need a break from the action, the crew decided to take a more simple mission to help protect some scientists. System used: Traveller 2e, 2022 Update Music: Karl Casey@White Bat Audio Support the showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080355230476

The Traveller reflects on their first week aboard the Guillemot; and meets a young person on a journey of self-discovery...Transcript available at www.monstrousproductions.org/travelling-light/tls02-e057This episode's entry to the archives was based on an idea by Olly with accompanying artwork on Instagram @Monstrous_Productions, Tumblr @Monstrous_Productions and 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 wants to connect with crew. Should they do that by showing their good humour, or showing their competence? Vote by making a donation at ko-fi.com/monstrousproductions. 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.

We all choose our riding gear for comfort, style, and weather protection — trusting that if it's sold as motorcycle gear, it must also keep us safe in a crash. But how much of that trust is based on proof, and how much is just assumption? This week we speak with the head of one of the world's only independent labs that secretly buys gear off the shelf, crash-tests it, and publishes the results. What they've uncovered may completely change the way you think about the gear you've been relying on.

The Travellers become enmeshed prison politics as they attempt to make deals that will help them to escape. Kevin is pressed into assisting Assistant Warden Horus Ment. 

Have you ever had 'travellers constipation'? If so, you're not alone. It's a common issue for people while travelling, especially, if you are flying and going through time zones. Rob and Sandra discuss constipation including what some of the underlying causes are, how to know if it's constipation, which foods and fluids to either try or avoid, as well as various other strategies.Episodes mentioned: Ep 116. Constipation - Best and Worst Foods https://youtu.be/rBN10-683_o?si=h1vGQeZGzBd8YKzJEp 140. Easy Ways to Add More Fibre to Diet https://youtu.be/3ywLwGcrMU8?si=IYKltU7QJHq_WNCe

The Light Gate Welcomes GUEST: Researcher, author, astral traveler Gerard M. Pratt Date: September 15, 2025 Time: 5-7 pm pacific / 8-10 pm eastern Episode 125 Discussion: The OBEs and Paranormal Experiences of Gerard M. Pratt Tonight, The Light Gate is honored to welcome back researcher, author, and astral traveler Gerard Pratt. Gerard is passionate about exploring astral projection and out-of-body experiences. He believes that transcending the astral plane connects him with intelligent ethereal entities and spirits, providing insights into the mysteries beyond the veil. His fascination with the paranormal began in childhood, marked by vivid apocalyptic visions and the unforgettable memory of witnessing a silver, metallic, disc-shaped UFO soaring over his Liverpool home. Since 2019, Gerard has been in regular contact with a humanoid entity named Aryabhata and a group of hooded beings. His experiences during astral projections have allowed him to encounter various humanoid forms, including Greys, Nordics, Energy beings, and a blue Arcturian entity. He is often accompanied by a guide named Stewart, knowledgeable in biblical lore, and a female entity he affectionately calls the Teacher. Through his explorations, Gerard has met numerous spirits eager to assist him, being guided to an inner Earth base and accessing spirit realms to reconnect with deceased loved ones. One of his most remarkable experiences was the opportunity to pilot a disc-shaped craft under Aryabhata's guidance. Gerard actively enhances his clairvoyance at a local psychic development circle, engages in group meditation, and passionately pursues the development of his PSI abilities. Throughout this journey, he has had the privilege of attending physical mediumship séances, where he has witnessed extraordinary phenomena such as the levitation of objects, apportation, and the remarkable materialisation of spirits into solid matter. Determined to uncover the truth behind unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), Gerard is deeply invested in Human-Initiated Contact Experiences (HICE) or CE-5. He is actively involved as a group expert at his local CE-5 group and embraces opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals at spiritual events and conferences. Gerard resides in the vibrant city of Liverpool, England. He has enjoyed a 25-year career in the British Army, specialising in military railway operations and infrastructure support. He applies his skills to the UK railways, driving trains with unparalleled precision and professionalism. He is the author of the brand new book, just release, “The Astral Traveller: Guardians of Light & Shadow.” Now available on Amazon. LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gerard.pratt.16 Website: https://gerardpratt.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AGerard%2BM%2BPratt&s=relevancerank&text=Gerard+M+Pratt&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1

Join Oxventure for another hilarious one-shot, this time, diving deep into the ultimate sci-fi TTRPG, Traveller. This episode is brought to you by Mongoose publishing. Get your copy of Traveller today by going to https://bit.ly/OXTraveller. Be sure to use code Oxventure to save 10% on your order! This offer is valid until October 12th 2025. 18:01 Actual play begins ⁠⁠⁠Get tickets to Tales from the Guild here!⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Get tickets for Andy's Discworld show here!⁠⁠⁠ ------------------ Supporters Club and our first official Discord server: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/oxclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the official store for sweet merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠store.outsidexbox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To watch all the original Oxventure videos, visit us on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/oxventure⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  And thank goodness for Johnny Chiodini. Find them at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/johnnychiodini⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/johnnychiodini Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When everything is perfectly organized—routes mapped, fuel stops planned, meals and beds guaranteed—it feels effortless. But the truth is, no matter how tidy the plan, the real world always gets a vote. On short rides, those small interruptions are easy to patch over. Stretch the miles across countries and weeks on the road, though, and the little things start to compound. That's when the first casualty is usually the plan—and what comes next is called the adventure.In this 2017 story, a dozen experienced riders set out to cross South America from Cartagena to Ushuaia, equipped with skills, support vehicles, and a clear plan. But tropical rain, border red tape, shock absorbers that cried uncle, and Patagonian winds forced them to adapt. The journey didn't unfold the way they mapped it—but that's the point. What carries a long trip isn't a perfect plan; it's the flexibility to rewrite it.

Travelling Light is a queer and cosy science fantasy podcast about finding common ground and celebrating difference. Follow the Traveller on their journey through the stars as they collect stories for their community archive, and help shape their world through audience submissions and choose-your-own-adventure decision making. Listeners can submit their own ideas and entries for the community archives; and there are regular choose-your-own-adventure votes where the audience decides how the plot should continue. Every archive entry comes with its own unique piece of artYou can find the original episode and transcript here:https://www.monstrousproductions.org/travelling-light/tls01-e001You can find our mythology chat with Hero, Eira, and Ella here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC5mqnRZ9e8LinksWebsite: monstrousproductions.orgTumblr: @monstrousproductionsBluesky: @monstrouspod.bsky.socialInstagram: @monstrous_productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Este podcast está patrocinado por nuestros amigos de la revista CEROaCIEN que dedica… ¡Mas de 100 páginas al Mini! Que nos han servido para desmontar muchos mitos… y es que CEROaCIEN se ha convertido, para mí, en la fuente más fidedigna. ¡Solo se vende online! No la busques en el quiosco porque no la vas a encontrar. Te recuerdo que si eres garajista tienes condiciones especiales y francamente, si no estás suscrito, no sé a qué esperas… Porque… ¿Crees que el Mini se diseñó en una servilleta? ¿Qué no hubo una versión 4x4 o un dos volúmenes? ¿Crees que fue un éxito instantáneo, que era un coche para chicas o que nació con vocación deportiva? Hoy vamos a destrozar estos y muchos más mitos sobre el Mini. Vas a conocer la verdadera historia del Mini porque… ¡Esto es Garaje Hermético! Mentira 1: "El diseño del Mini nació en una servilleta". Confieso que creía en esta leyenda: Que Sir Alec Issigonis tuvo un destello de genialidad y esbozó el Mini en una servilleta. Es una imagen poética, pero falsa. Mentira 2: "El Mini fue un éxito de ventas instantáneo". Siempre que se habla de este modelo se da por supuesto que el público se enamoró del Mini desde el primer día, pero la realidad es muy diferente, pues su despegue comercial fue muy lento. Mentira 3: "El Mini nació con espíritu deportivo". El nombre Mini Cooper es sinónimo de competición, pero el coche no nació con esa vocación. Es más, su creador, Alec Issigonis, despreciaba las carreras. Mentira 4: "Todos los Minis clásicos son prácticamente iguales". Su silueta apenas cambió en 40 años, pero el Mini vivió una evolución constante. Se vendió bajo distintas marcas como Austin, Morris, Riley, Wolseley; tuvo diferentes carrocerías como el familiar Traveller, la furgoneta Van, con maletero separado y el playero Moke; y una gran variedad de motores, desde 848 cm3 hasta 1275 cm3. Mentira 5: "El Mini es un coche muy inseguro por su tamaño". Juzgar al Mini con los estándares actuales es injusto. Comparado con sus contemporáneos de los años 60, no era inseguro. Su mayor baza era la seguridad activa: su agilidad, dirección directa y frenada le permitían evitar accidentes con facilidad. Mentira 6: "BMC perdía dinero con cada Mini que vendía". Una leyenda muy extendida basada en que el margen de beneficio en los modelos básicos era ridículamente bajo, casi inexistente, debido a un error de cálculo inicial en los costes de producción. Mentira 7: "El Mini fue un coche pensado para mujeres". Su asociación con iconos de la moda como Mary Quant, creadora de la minifalda, le dio una imagen femenina, pero el Mini fue concebido como un coche universal para toda la familia. Mentira 8: "Siempre se llamó Mini". Pues no. El coche no nació como una marca llamada "Mini". En 1959, para satisfacer a las distintas redes de concesionarios de BMC, se lanzó bajo dos nombres: Austin Seven y Morris Mini-Minor. Mentira 9: "El primer Mini matriculado fue el 621 AOK". La matrícula 621 AOK es icónica, pero no pertenece al primer Mini fabricado. Este coche fue, en realidad, el primer Mini presentado a la prensa y utilizado para las fotos oficiales del lanzamiento. Por su gran exposición mediática, se quedó en la memoria colectiva como el número uno.. Mentira 10: "Gustó a todo el mundo desde el primer momento". Lejos de ser un amor a primera vista universal, la recepción inicial del Mini fue muy polarizada. Muchos periodistas y compradores potenciales lo encontraron demasiado extraño, ruidoso y espartano. Mentira 11: "El Traveller tenía una carrocería de madera". Las versiones familiares, conocidas como Traveller o Countryman, son famosas por su entramado de madera trasero. Esto ha llevado a pensar que su carrocería era de madera, incluso lo he visto escrito por compañeros… pero no es cierto. Mentira 12: "No hubo un Mini de tres volúmenes". Bueno, esto en realidad es cierto, porque no hubo uno… hubo dos. BMC lanzó en 1961 el Riley Elf y Wolseley Hornet ambos con la base del Mini, pero con un prominente maletero y un frontal con la parrilla distintiva de cada marca, creando una elegante silueta de sedán en miniatura. Mentira 12+1: "Nunca hubo un Mini 4x4". Aunque nunca se vendió al público, la idea de un Mini con tracción total existió y se desarrolló en prototipos fascinantes. El más famoso fue el "Twini", un Moke experimental con ¡dos motores!, uno delante y otro detrás, creando un 4x4 de altísimas prestaciones…

Multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, guitar and bass player. Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn as well as multiple bluegrass artists have brought his original songs to number 1. In addition, he has seen continued songwriting success with songs recorded by such artists as Wynona Judd, Jake Owen, Lee Ann Womack, Dan Seals, Don Williams and many others including three songs recorded on Chris Stapleton's multi-platinum selling album “Traveller.” One single won the ACM award for “Song of the Year.” The album received the ACM and CMA award for “Album of the Year” as well as a Grammy award for “Country Album of the Year.” As an artist, the International Bluegrass Music Association has awarded him Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Gospel Performance and Recorded Event of the Year multiple times for each category. He's also been awarded Songwriter of the Year from the association. As a vocalist, he has recorded with various artists including, Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Lee Ann Womack, Chris Stapleton, and John Fogerty, among others.

Ask us questions!Reeling from the sudden loss of Caelin, the crew decides that they need some new help for the ship. System used: Traveller 2e, 2022 Update Music: Karl Casey@White Bat Audio Support the showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080355230476

Chris Birch returns to Adventure Rider Radio with insights from his brand-new Everything Adventure video training series. This is a deep dive into how adventure riding and training have evolved in the last five years. Chris explains why fundamentals like bike setup and body position matter more than flashy skills, how modern ADV bike design is changing the way we ride, and why so much of what riders learn in a course is quickly forgotten. From fitness as the hidden limiter, to the “fun tokens” mindset, to the balance between digital and in-person training, Chris shares practical lessons and fresh perspectives every rider can take to the trail.About Chris Birch:Chris Birch is one of the most sought-after off-road coaches in the world. With over 35 years of riding experience, he has competed at the highest levels and coached thousands of riders across the globe. Known for his relatable teaching style, Chris focuses on explaining why techniques work, not just telling riders what to do. Through his Say No To Slow coaching program, he helps adventure and enduro riders build skills, confidence, and control on the bike.

Aboard the prison hulk known as "The Gash," Sir Kevin has mysteriously vanished in the night. The other Travellers go about gathering information about The Gash and their fellow prisoners. 

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Fellow Traveller are one of the best known publishers of award winning narrative driven games such as Citizen Sleeper, 1000X Resist, paradise Killer and many more. CEO Chris Wright kindly joined Seoirse to talk about how he started the company, how he and his team choose which games to publish and he also spoke about how Ludo Narracon has grown and how it helps developers get noticed. All that and much more!Fellow Traveller Official SiteAdventure Games Podcast Official SiteIf you would like to stay up to date make sure you subscribe to the podcast. You can subscribe and listen to this podcast on Itunes and Spotify and all other major Podcast Platforms! You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel for extra video content such as video reviews, video interviews, trailers and gameplay.You can also support the podcast at our PatreonYou can review this podcast here:https://ratethispodcast.com/adventuregamespodcast You can also find this podcast on our social media below:DiscordBlueskyInstagramYou can also find the RSS feed here:http://www.adventuregamespodcast.com/podcast?format=rssLogo created by Siobhan. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram Music is Speedy Delta (ID 917) by Lobo Loco and can be found here:http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Welcome/Speedy_Delta_ID_917_1724

Hello, dear listeners. Despondent that the Kingmaker Histories isn't currently releasing? Of course you are. But luckily, there's an easy fix for that. During our between-season break, we're going to be sharing a few audio dramas with you that we think you'll really, really love. This week we're sharing Travelling Light by Monstrous Productions. Travelling light is a cosy, queer sci-fi that is going to become your new comfort show. Follow the Traveller on their journey through the stars as they collect stories for their community archive, and help shape their world through audience submissions and choose-your-own-adventure decision making.   Find out more here!

Damian (Demon) Rowley spent 35 years riding motorcycles professionally in London—first as a courier, then as one of Virgin's elite “limo bike” riders, trusted to ferry celebrities and executives through the city's relentless traffic. With over half a million miles behind him, Damian shares the toll of crashes, injuries, and burnout, as well as the moment he realized he needed a change. At 50, he walked away from security, ended a long relationship, and set out solo on a KTM 690 to ride the world. His story isn't just about motorcycles—it's about reinvention, confronting fear, and discovering personal growth when the safety nets are gone.

In this edition of Charlie Higson's Summer Reading History Book Club, he looks at the history between England and India.Before the East India Company and before the British Empire, England was an unimportant backwater. Seeking better fortunes, 16th and 17th century merchants ventured to the empire of the mighty Mughals, attempting to sell coarse woollen broadcloth that nobody really wanted.It was a land ruled from the palatial towers by women – the formidable Empress Nur Jahan Begim, the enterprising Queen Mother Maryam al-Zamani, and the intrepid Princess Jahanara Begim. Their collision of worlds helped connect East and West, launching a tempestuous period of globalisation spanning from the Chinese opium trade to the slave trade in the Americas.Joining Charlie to explain this fascinating story is Dr Lubaaba Al-Azami, whose book 'Travellers in the Golden Realm' traces the origins of a relationship between two nations – one outsider and one superpower – whose cultures remain inextricably linked to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get in touch with us!The dark minions may have tried to sabotage our first episode, but we're back with a deep dive into the fascinating world of Dark Conspiracy, GDW's dystopian monster-hunting RPG from 1991.Dark Conspiracy occupies a unique place in roleplaying history – a game that bridges old-school wargaming crunch with forward-thinking character development systems. We explore how this game, with its eerily prescient setting of corporate overreach and societal collapse, created some of the most detailed and mismatched parties in gaming. Where else could you play a heavily-armed scooby gang featuring a Navy SEAL, a paramedic, and a homeless guy with sunglasses?The game's mechanical complexity is both its blessing and curse. We marvel at the obsessive detail – magazine tracking sheets for individual bullets, eight pages of space travel rules in a monster-hunting game, and vehicle stats for everything from military hardware to Winnebagos. Yet beneath this crunch lies innovative systems for character development, NPC generation, and adventure design that were ahead of their time.We also connect Dark Conspiracy to GDW's broader legacy, from Traveller to Twilight 2000, examining how these games influenced an entire generation of players. Our discussion ranges from character optimization (cyborg escapees with strength 18, anyone?) to the evolution of game design, from pure simulation to narrative focus.Whether you're a longtime fan of GDW games or simply curious about this fascinating chapter in RPG history, join us for this exploration of a game that tried to have rules for everything – including how many tons of cargo your spacecraft could deliver to the moon.What was your experience with Dark Conspiracy or other GDW games? Did you track every bullet, or handwave the crunch in favor of the story? Let us know at roll.to.save.pod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram!Contact us at:EMAIL: roll.to.save.pod@gmail.comFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rolltosavepodWEBSITE: https://rolltosave.blogHOSTS: Iain Wilson, Steve McGarrity, Jason DowneyBACKGROUND MUSIC: David Renada (Find him at: davidrendamusic@gmail.com or on his web page).TITLE, BREAK & CLOSEOUT MUSIC: Xylo-Ziko (Find them on their web page).

Chris Birch - What Works, What Doesn't, And How To Select The Moto Gear That's Right For YouWhen it comes to adventure riding gear, the options are endless—mesh, laminated, vented, lightweight, heavy-duty. With so many choices, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. What matters in riding gear? How much protection is enough? And what trade-offs should you be aware of? To get clarity, we turned to Chris Birch. A lifelong motorcyclist who's raced local dirt tracks in New Zealand, competed on the world stage in hard enduro, and now travels the globe on adventure bikes, Chris has seen it all. In this episode, he shares hard-earned insights on what works, what doesn't, and how to choose the gear that's right for you.When it comes to adventure riding gear, the options are endless—mesh, laminated, vented, lightweight, heavy-duty. With so many choices, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. What matters in riding gear? How much protection is enough? And what trade-offs should you be aware of? To get clarity, we turned to Chris Birch. A lifelong motorcyclist who's raced local dirt tracks in New Zealand, competed on the world stage in hard enduro, and now travels the globe on adventure bikes, Chris has seen it all. In this episode, he shares hard-earned insights on what works, what doesn't, and how to choose the gear that's right for you.

Fifteen years on the road—and no major disasters. Elsebie and Michnus Olivier of PikiPiki Overland share how they've dodged mechanical meltdowns, sketchy border crossings, and costly mistakes while traveling by motorcycle —including one tense moment in Sudan that could have gone very wrong. Is it luck… or a skill you can learn?

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Elisa Rosales lay on her back, head spinning, gasping for air. Her bike lay a few feet away, right where she had dropped it. Darkness pressed at the edges of her vision, and she fought the pull to let go, to drift into sleep. The ground beneath her was cold; she was cold. This was her first motorcycle adventure. She and her husband had set out from Argentina, bound for Arizona, but that destination felt impossibly far from where she now lay in the Andes, at nearly 16,000 feet. And the hardest part of the journey was only beginning.

This episode is a follow-up to our recent episode, Abandoned on the Dalton, which featured rider Shilo Crane on a journey from Georgia to Alaska to raise awareness for mental health. That story took a turn when Shilo said he was left behind by his riding partner on the remote Dalton Highway, forcing him to continue the trip alone. But shortly after that episode aired, we heard from the other rider—Corey Speck—who says it was he who was abandoned. What unfolds in this episode may sound like a rebuttal, a clash of perspectives, or a story about hurt feelings and fractured friendships. But as you listen, you might find something more profound—maybe even a story of discovery.