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Rick Cunningham Interview starts at 00:01:53"I Love That" starts at 00:49:54Chapter Eleven of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:01:31 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMD"Rooster" on HBO: https://youtu.be/L00r5BGgP64"Mass" trailer: https://youtu.be/WgvsfKhGdgICheck out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
Strong Balance & Breath Challenge Flow — Complete Practice (69 min) This was a strong practice built around balance, breath control, and staying steady through moments of distraction and instability. Rather than creating intensity through speed, this class will challenge your ability to maintain smooth breathing and focused attention while moving through demanding standing balances, twists, and heart openers. Explore the push-and-pull: moments where energy feels scattered become opportunities to soften and reconnect to breath. New class every Tuesday. 350+ full classes in the Unlimited Archive at JustGreatYoga.com
The Axis Powers formalize their alliance with the creation of the Tripartite Pact. Then, just as the war in Europe begins to slow down, the Italian invasion of Greece puts new pressure on Bulgaria to join the war. The question hanging in the air is just how long Bulgaria can resist Axis arm twisting. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/255-arm-twisting Check out the book here: https://a.co/d/0iKfCu6f
Ashton Ardenti Interview starts at 00:02:05"I Love That" starts at 00:18:22Chapter Ten of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:30:25 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDJury Duty Presents Company Retreat: https://www.amazon.com/Jury-Duty-Presents-Company-Retreat/dp/B0GJ6M3GB2Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
Having been tasked by the council to find the missing reptile, the itty-bitty volunteers continue their investigation. Underfoot is a rules-light, 3 stat roll-under system where you play as a fey trying to navigate the topsy-turvy world you call home, designed by Ella Carter (https://www.ellacarter.art/underfoot, IG: @ellac.arterart).---News, artwork, and more at PowerWordCrit.comRate us on Spotify and Apple PodcastsContact us on Facebook, X/Twitter, or at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com---Theme music “Beetle March” from Ovani Sound. "Crypto" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Digital Lemonade" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Enter the Maze" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Twisting" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This week, we're diving back into: Season 1, Chapter 9, Among the Twisting Streets, where we meet young Strena, an orphan girl from the Old City, and experience the far reaching effects of the Machine King's bold prison break I've worked with my Audio Artist Zoran to infuse this chapter with more magic, more wonder, and more incredible artistry. And along the way, we're taking a look back at the Seventh Valkyrie journey, as we make our way towards Season 3 Welcome to the Seventh Valkyrie listen-along. Let's rock and roll! —--------------------- Want more 7th Valkyrie? Check out our Patreon to become a Hero of Edara, where you can shape the future of the series, decide on merch drops and incentives, get early access to new episodes, enjoy bonus features and content, and help us hit the major checkpoints on the Path of Heroes! https://www.patreon.com/7thvalkyrie
The Great Fall of 2026 has happened, but to the wrong host. We talk quite a lot about AI and how stupid and annoying it is to use, as well as how useful it can be. We've got plenty of listeners getting injured, a good few sensibly ignoring them, and our one-woman bullshit generator is very much back on form.
Many individuals with severe lumbar conditions—such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or those recovering from a microdiscectomy—are handed the impossible "No Bending, Lifting, or Twisting" (BLT) rule. While meant to be protective, this generic advice leaves you without a practical strategy for the real world. How are you supposed to put on your socks, lift a heavy coat, or simply navigate the day without moving? Treating patients as though they are fragile and suggesting total avoidance only breeds kinesiophobia (the fear of movement). This ultimately weakens the body, restricts your independence, and leaves your spine far more vulnerable to the unpredictable, everyday strains of life. True rehabilitation is about empowerment through controlled, aggravation-free movement, not permanent rest. The reality is that your 15 minutes of structured rehab exercise is objectively the safest part of your day. Core movements like the dead bug, squat, and hip hinge in our programme are not "back exercises" that aimlessly bend the spine; they are spine protection movements. They teach you how to lock your lumbar spine in a stable, neutral position while moving your limbs safely around it. By scaling these movements down to your current capability and practising them in a highly controlled environment, you build the muscular armour and subconscious bracing habits required to protect your back permanently.Key Topics Covered
Hope Beryl-Green is an international force for freedom and a resilient advocate for women. A survivor of sex slavery and MK Ultra, Hope was born into captivity and endured unimaginable abuse until her rescue at the age of 30. Today, she stands as a passionate abolitionist, fearlessly exposing the hidden realities of global sex trafficking and mind control.Keep up with Hope Hope's Websitehttps://www.hopeberylgreen.com/ To Tell the Truth (Hopes Book on Amazon): https://a.co/d/09DlBmld Hope's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17e3bT... Hope's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeberylgr... Hope's X: https://x.com/hgreen8385?s=21 Hope's YouTube: / @epsteinsurvivor Hope's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeberylgree... We will keep an eye out for the link for the trailer.Support this Platform: We Need to TalkJoin this channel to get access to perks: / @weneed2talktv FIRE SESSIONS (LIVE PRAYER ONCE A MONTH) https://www.skool.com/we-need-to-comm...Financially Support this Podcast:$TheAzonwusPayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...Zelle: fwdprodinc@gmail.com Social media: Wordsbyezekiel Weneed2tlkpodcastListen to all podcast episodes:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TKwMpq...FREEDOM GUIDEhttps://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/2...Join Band of Brothers Men's Grouphttps://bandofbrothersintl.org/Book Us for an Event: http://www.wordsbyezekiel.com/bookeze...Merch: Wordsbyezekiel.com/shop Submit Your Story for a chance to feature - Email 5-10 min VIDEO LINK to: TheAzonwus@gmail.com05:10 - Welcome & Introduction to Hope Beryl Green07:12 - Born into Trafficking & MK Ultra Programming08:25 - How Satanists Infiltrate the Church 09:52 - MK Ultra Goal: Take Down Nations & the Church from Within12:11 - Programmed Around Jesus to Twist Scripture & Create Division15:41 - Born via DNA Breeding Programs & Epstein Connection18:47 - Infiltrating the Church: Causing Division & Twisting the Gospel24:09 - Legalism, Comfort, & the Perverted Mercy Culture in the Church31:55 - Righteous Anger & Protecting God's Sheep (David & Goliath Example)38:12 - Satan & Demons Are Legalists – The Power of Grace43:14 - Torture Tactics & Identity Destruction47:19 - Meeting Jeffrey Epstein at Age 5 – Child Trafficking & DNA Experiments53:57 - The Root: Pride, Control & Satanic Worship57:40 - True vs. False Forgiveness (No More Revictimization)1:01:59 - Her Books: To Tell the Truth & From Hell to Hope1:05:18 - How Programming Mirrors Church Legalism1:09:51 - Glimmers of Hope During Captivity (Yellow Flower & Butterfly)1:12:10 - Living a Double Life: School, Church, Cheerleader by Day1:16:15 - Sent to Infiltrate a Christian Ministry – But God Won1:19:57 - "I Asked Thousands of People to Help You" – The Power of Saying Yes1:24:13 - Marriage & Healing After Trauma1:28:05 - Hardest Thing to Heal: Accepting God's Love & Resting in Grace1:31:58 - Closing Prayer for the Church & Survivors
Jaq Greenspon Interview starts at 00:02:39"I Love That" starts at 00:35:26Chapter Nine of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:41:56 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDAmerican Classic (Trailer): https://youtu.be/xKFYRiNB6Pc"The Thursday Murder Club": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2201645/richard-osman/Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
In Matthew 12:9–30, we reach a major turning point in Jesus' ministry. After performing undeniable miracles, including casting out a demon that caused blindness and muteness, the religious leaders refused to accept the truth. Instead, they twist it, claiming that Jesus is operating by the power of Satan. This is more than unbelief. This is the deliberate distortion of truth to fit a narrative. In this teaching, we break down how truth is not always rejected outright but is often reinterpreted, reframed, and twisted to avoid submitting to it. The Pharisees could not deny the evidence, so they redefined it. We also examine Jesus' powerful response: a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand, and His works prove that the Kingdom of God had come upon them. This moment ultimately leads to the national rejection of the Messiah and the warning about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. This message is not just historical. It is happening today. Truth is still being twisted. Good is still being called evil. The question is… will we recognize it? #BibleStudy #Matthew12 #JesusChrist #Truth #EndTimes #LastDays #Discernment #SpiritualWarfare #KingdomOfGod #BibleTeaching #ProphecyUpdate #StandForTruth
You can use the words to confuse the listener. How many chances are you going to get to make it clear what is true. You running out. Stop twisting and recreating the meaning.
Janeen Puente Interview starts at 00:04:33"I Love That" starts at 00:26:22Chapter Two of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:39:00 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDFackham Hall: https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/fackham-hallYoung Sherlock: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.28418d74-d40a-46d7-a1f3-e00a8708aa57Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
Hour 3: Love at 5 would be the wrong pick for Harbaugh and the Giants and fans would not be happy with the pick. People are twisting Juan Soto's answer about talking to his teammates and trying to make a story out of nothing.
There is no doubt we live in a world of children's music that is leaning heavily toward emotional support and wellbeing… and of course we are. We need to be as children find themselves bombarded by less than exciting world orders… however in amongst this plentiful beautiful messaging, some people find a new way of promoting well being, safety and positivity, excuse the pun. Todays guest together with her incredible, and I mean, incredible gang of musicians find safety, solace and confidence in science. Twisting scientific tales and knowledge into a world of love, mystery, friendship and excitement for the day ahead, She is a performer whose music is a direct tunnel into not only her passions but her great love and respect for children. The post The endless energy of Marsha appeared first on Benny Time.
When you look at the top restaurants around the world, no matter what cuisine they may focus on, there's one commonality they all share, and that's deep relationships with those who grow and raise the very best ingredients. It's the same in beer—you can't be the best at what you do without the meaningful, personal, financial, and long-standing relationships that ensure the brewery has access to the very best quality ingredients. These relationships don't materialize overnight, but for Firestone Walker, they're the product of 30 years of work. In this series, we highlight a number of these crucial growers, brokers, and processors who have played a role in the world-class beer that Firestone Walker makes. *Episode 2: Deep Roots & Twisting Bines * One of the keys to maintaining a consistent supply of the very best hops is long term relationships and deep commitment paired with the very best analytical science and process improvement, and the purpose of this series is to explore just what that means with some of the key players in this story of ingredient quality. In this episode, Firestone Walker Head Brewer Dustin Kral and Bud Hollingbery of hops broker Hollingbery and Son talk about the way that Hollingbery has worked closely with Firestone Walker for decades now to source and process hops, how current dynamics in the brewing and hops industries are impacting hops growers, and a lot more. Over the years, Bud has seen some remarkable change in the hop industry, and he's not afraid to tell you exactly what he thinks. Intro music: VintageGroove / Pond5
What a thrill to meet the one and only Peter Criss! I'd never met or interviewed him before, and I found him great to talk with! His new solo album is out, and it's fantastic. The music covers the gamut of old rock n' roll, to the blues, to 50's rock, and much more. It's honestly one of the most diverse albums I've heard in a long time. Peter talked to me about the album and the many players on it. This record has been in the works for some time, so it's great that it's out. We also discussed coming back to Detroit Rock City. He's been in town for a few days, taking in everything the city has to offer, including museums and more. I can't say enough about how cool it was of Peter to come by the station. A special thank you to his wife GiGi, and my friends Photo Joe and Nick from Rock City Record Company, where Peter will be signing albums and more on April 24th/25th. Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills was also kind enough to come by the station a week ago. He was in town for Astronomicon and swung by to talk about that and lots more. Being a huge horror movie fan, we did talk about that genre. One of their songs, Twisting the KNife is used in Scream 7. We also talked about his dad's 80s band, Grave Diggler. You need to hear about that, then punch them up on the internet. Spencer told me about opening for Metallica, a possible paranormal sighting in Seattle, and more. I always enjoy talking with Spencer!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode Dr. Hugo Morales Briceno and Dr. Ai Huey Tan discuss how to approach deafness-dystonia syndrome and its etiological differential diagnoses. Read the discussed case.
Explore one of Japan's strangest and most unsettling urban legends in this episode of Supernatural Japan. We dive into the eerie mystery of the Kunekune—a distant, white, writhing figure said to appear in open fields on hot summer days. What happens if you stare too long? Is it a spirit, a psychological phenomenon, or something far more dangerous? Blending folklore, modern encounters, and cultural context, this episode uncovers the chilling truth behind the Kunekune legend in Japan. Get lots of Premium and Exclusive Content and Ad-free Episodes! Premium membership: @patreon Support on: @BuyMeACoffee Website: supernaturaljapan.com Connect with Supernatural Japan: Instagram: @supernaturaljapan Facebook: @SupernaturalJapan BlueSky: @MadForMaple X: @MadForMaple YouTube: @BusanKevin Email: supernaturaljapan@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of the podcast, a chat with magician Fancy Nancy about giving back with magic ... and then Chapter Seven of "Twisting the Aces." Nancy Anderson Interview starts at 00:03:33"I Love That" starts at 00:46:58Chapter Seven of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:03:24 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDThe Making of "The Sting": https://youtu.be/ZibQa4AsbCAMortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing: https://tubitv.com/series/300019258/mortimer-and-whitehouse-gone-fishingCheck out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
The Art of Twisting Scripture by Pastor Josh Robinson.Recorded April 12, 2026.
The Counter Momentum of Spin, with Dr. Franco Musio – Since our withdrawal from the “agreement,” Iran had enriched their uranium to 60% (exceeding 400Kg) by April 2021, installed and used advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium, and ceased complying with the “additional protocol” providing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) greater access for monitoring its facilities...
We dig deep into the Magic Castle's Junior Society ... and then Eli realizes he's currently the ONLY suspect in the murder of Mason Drexel. Junior Society Interview starts at 00:01:29"I Love That" starts at 00:37:33Chapter Six of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:47:50 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDThe Magic Castle Junior Society: https://www.magiccastle.com/junior-academy/The Personals (Full Movie): https://youtu.be/xQ4mAXAxwFgTruth and Treason (Trailer): https://youtu.be/UPepoAJLsTMCheck out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Governor Greg Abbott achieves new heights of hypocrisy in his attempt to use sexual abuse revelations about Cesar Chavez to smear all progressives and unions, while continuing to turn a blind eye to Donald Trump's copious appearances in the Epstein files: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-day-texas-fallout-sexual-abuse-allegations/Twisting logic to claim a victory from the chaos of the March 3 primary, Dallas County Republican Party Chair Allen West announces that his party will return to countywide voting for the May 26 runoff: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/county-gop-texas-will-switch-voting-rules-runoff-primary-day-chaos-rcna264075...Republican attempts to undermine voter confidence failed spectacularly in the primary - notably there was bigger Democratic turnout than that for the GOP in four of the five newly-gerrymandered districts from Trump's mid-term redistricting scam: https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/post-gop-gerrymandering-heres-what-voter-turnout-looked-like-in-the-texas-primaries/...All of this is part of a broad, system-wide phase of incompetence, including the strange press for the SAVE America Act and Trump's failure pick between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton for endorsement: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5787536-tillis-frustrated-republican-strategy/This weekend sees county-level Democratic Party conventions across the state - "the most important political event you're ignoring": https://www.lonestarleft.com/p/the-most-important-political-event...Find your county convention, RSVP and submit resolution ideas here: https://texasdemocraticconvention.com/Progress Texas is the official media partner of the Harris County Democratic Convention this weekend! Come see us on Saturday to say hi, grab some merch, and take part in our day-long podcast recording session: https://www.harrisdemconvention.com/Progress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with KPFT-FM in Houston - and into Spanish language media! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE, and to our Spanish expansion HERE.Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
My chat this week is with Brooklyn -based bespoke shoemaker, educator, and artist Anne Marika Verploegh Chassé, aka STIEFELwerk. Two decades ago, Marika came at shoemaking from a fine arts background, which shouldn't surprise anyone who's seen her work. After years learning the craft under many of the great shoe and bookmaking teachers, today Marika focuses on the use of veg-tan leather—often from the wholly unique Hudson Valley tannery Pergamena—to create hugely intriguing and distinctive custom, filly handmade footwear from her Brooklyn apartment-turned-workshop. In the chat, we get into Marika showing up at her first-ever shoemaking with her entire arm in a cast; the critical importance of the shoemaking community exchanging knowledge that ISN'T written in books; her own teaching at RISD, Parson, and FIT and why it's allowed her to keep making shoes; the joy of carving her own lasts; and the importance of always saying yes, even when it really feels like you should say no. Here's Marika, on the Shoecast. https://www.stiefelwerk.nyc/ Support the Shoecast, get full bonus episode access, and join the most interesting shoe-and-boot-loving community on the internet with a Stitchdown Premium membershiphttps://www.stitchdown.com/join-stitchdown-premium/A website. We have one.https://www.stitchdown.com/We'd better see you at Stitchdown Chicago 2026—the world's fair of shoes and boots and leather and more—Nov 6-7 at Artifact Events.https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/
Full-time physician and part-time magician Dr. Raj Madhok talks about the value of keeping work and magic separate ... and then things continue to heat up for Eli at The Magic Castle. Raj Madhok Interview starts at 00:01:30"I Love That" starts at 00:39:41Chapter Five of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:48:07 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDChad Powers Trailer: https://youtu.be/_nFZMD8FMM0The Marx Brothers Council Podcast: https://www.marxbrotherscouncilpodcast.com/A Couple of Grouchos: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/the-podcast/episode-111-a-couple-of-grouchos-sitting-around-chattingCheck out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
J. M. Pendleton preached in Kentucky during a very contentious age both theologically and in terms of the contentious issue of slavery. Thanks to Justin Scott Rea for reading this sermon! Make sure to check out our Patreon!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/revived-thoughts6762/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Season 31, Episode 14 – Twisting The KnifeHosted by: DONMEGAAnother week, another mountain of entertainment headlines, and DONMEGA is here to sort through it all on Am I On The Air?. This episode covers the biggest movie and TV news from February 25 through March 3, delivering Episode #221 on the PopCulturePros Network. For a show that's been around as long as this one has, you'd think Hollywood might eventually slow down… but clearly nobody told them.The movie side of things is led by the highly anticipated return of Ghostface in Scream 7. DONMEGA breaks down the latest chapter in the legendary horror franchise, looking at how the series continues to honor its legacy while trying to keep things fresh for a new generation of horror fans. Is the knife still sharp after all these years, or is Ghostface just working overtime at this point? He also takes a look at the Prime Video action release The Bluff, digging into the performances, the action, and whether this streaming debut is worth carving out some time for.TV is just as busy this week. HBO rolls out its new original series DTF St. Louis, and DONMEGA gives his first impressions on the show's tone, style, and the kind of audience it might attract. Meanwhile, the long-awaited return of Scrubs finally brings the beloved medical comedy back for a new chapter, raising the obvious question: can lightning strike twice in Sacred Heart? On top of that, the MonsterVerse keeps expanding as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returns for Season 2, continuing to build out the giant-creature chaos on the small screen.And because Hollywood never sleeps, the episode also tackles a massive industry story — the reported Paramount buyout of Warner Bros. DONMEGA dives into what a potential merger of that size could mean for studios, streaming platforms, and the overall future of entertainment. It's the kind of headline that could reshape the business… or just give executives new logos to print on coffee mugs.Movies, TV premieres, industry drama, and the usual dose of veteran insight and sarcasm — Twisting The Knife keeps Am I On The Air? doing what it's done for years: cutting through the noise so you know what's actually worth paying attention to.
Send a textAm I On The Air Season 31, Episode 14 – “Twisting The Knife” Hosted by: DONMEGAThis week on Am I On The Air, DONMEGA breaks down the latest entertainment news from February 25th through March 3rd, covering major movie releases, big TV premieres, and some significant industry shake-ups.On the movie side, the spotlight is on the highly anticipated “Scream 7.” DONMEGA dives into the latest installment of the iconic horror franchise, discussing how it continues the legacy of Ghostface while evolving the series for a new generation. We also take a look at the new Prime Video streaming release “The Bluff,” breaking down the action, performances, and whether it's worth adding to your watchlist.Over on the TV side, there's a lot happening this week. HBO debuts its new original series “DTF St. Louis,” and we break down first impressions and what kind of audience it's likely to find. Meanwhile, the long-awaited “Scrubs” revival has finally arrived, bringing back the beloved medical comedy for a new chapter. We also check in on “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” Season 2, continuing the expansion of the MonsterVerse on the small screen.Beyond the shows and movies, the episode also tackles a major industry headline as we discuss the reported Paramount buyout of Warner Bros, exploring what the potential merger could mean for studios, streaming services, and the future of entertainment.With reviews, reactions, and plenty of additional headlines, Twisting The Knife delivers another jam-packed week of movie and TV talk.
Send a textMariko Sato — From Searching to FreedomLong before discovering the Taubman Approach, Mariko Sato was already searching.As an accomplished concert artist and professor, she had built an international career. Yet she continued asking deeper questions:How can I play more efficiently? More expressively? Without fatigue or injury?The turning point came not in her own playing — but in her son's.After developing tendonitis from over-practicing, her son sought help from teachers, doctors, and specialists. Nothing offered lasting recovery. Then he discovered the Taubman Approach at the Golandsky Institute in New York. Under the guidance of Edna Golandsky — and with a pivotal lesson from Dorothea Taubman herself — he fully recovered and completed his master's degree injury-free.For Mariko, this felt miraculous.Curiosity turned into commitment. In the late 1990s, she attended the Taubman Summer Symposium — and everything changed.Over nearly 30 years of study with mentors including Mary Moran, Edna Golandsky, Bob Durso, and John Bloomfield, Mariko refined her understanding of coordinated movement at the piano. She became an Associate Faculty Member and Master Teacher with the Golandsky Institute — one of only three certified Taubman teachers in Canada, and the only one at the master level.In this episode, Mariko shares:How forearm rotation replaced stretching and tensionWhy pressing into the keys creates fatigue and sound distortionHow small hands and physical “limitations” can become strengthsThe transformation that allowed her to perform repertoire she once avoidedWhy comparison — twisted vs. untwisted, pressed vs. released — is the key to learningShe speaks candidly about childhood discouragement — being told her hands were not suited for a professional career — and how understanding coordinated movement allowed her body to “become piano hands.”Through the Taubman Approach, she not only solved technical problems. She gained the ability to analyze and solve them independently.Her story is not about quick fixes. It is about refinement, logic, and lived experience.After three decades of study, she describes the work not as static doctrine, but as a living research community — one that continues to evolve, deepen, and empower pianists to play with freedom and confidence.For anyone navigating tension, injury, doubt, or physical limitation — this conversation offers clarity, hope, and practical direction.About Mariko SatoMariko Sato is a Tokyo-born concert pianist, professor, and Master Teacher of the Taubman Approach based in Montréal. She has performed internationally across three continents and contributed to six CD recordings. A longtime faculty member at Université Laval and the Cégep régional de Lanaudière, she has studied the Taubman Approach since 1995 and has taught it since 2006. She serves as an Associate Faculty Member at the Golandsky Institute and specializes in injury prevention, coordinated movement, and sustainable piano technique.Episode Themes • Injury recovery and tendonitis • Efficient forearm rotation • Twisting vs. coordinated alignment • Small hands and physical myths • The Taubman community and ongoing researchThe Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
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Brent Geris takes us through the audition process at The Magic Castle ... and Eli's evening at The Castle takes another surprising turn. Brent Geris Interview starts at 00:03:07"I Love That" starts at 00:47:33Chapter Four of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:59:59 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDMagic Apple Website: https://themagicapple.com/Brent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicapplestore/Nichols and May on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpKhyb3LppeCKGs-Uy1vgANichols and May at Work: https://youtu.be/2p-lVDmNWYMDebbie Downer at Disneyworld: https://youtu.be/TfE93xON8jkCheck out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
Jesus warned about those who cause children to stumble.Using Scripture to justify irreversible gender procedures for minors isn't love, it's false teaching with real consequences.
While in Carlisle's remote and secluded haven, someone isknocking at the door within a mirror. What danger will come if the PARCS agents answer it? ---News, artwork, and more at PowerWordCrit.comRate us on Spotify and Apple PodcastsContact us on Facebook, X/Twitter, or at PowerWordCrit@gmail.com---Theme music arranged by Corrin Sparks.Background music used under the standard-license from filmmusic.io. "Long Note Three" by Kevin MacLeod"Myst on the Moor" by Kevin MacLeod"Phantom from Space" by Kevin MacLeod"Twisting" by Kevin MacLeod
Twisting Dough Makes Pretzels, Twisting Truth Makes Devils by Bishop Joaquin G. Molina
Young woman finds lust and love at Christmas.By JagFarlane. Listen to the ►Podcast at Steamy Stories.Mel swiped the credit card along the terminal, waited for the receipt to print, stuffed it into the restaurant’s portfolio along with a couple of Ande’s mints, and turned to stroll towards the table. She dropped it off to the table’s occupants and hurried off to the kitchen, trying to look busy though probably fooling no one. It was Christmas Eve after all and the bulk of the town’s part time residents, university students and staff, had all scattered off to home days ago leaving behind the few full time residents to keep the place from looking like a ghost town.She was a student at the university too, but had elected to remain behind this year much to the restaurant manager’s relief. Not that the money had been very good, with the vast majority of the students gone there were only a few souls that made it into the building each night and sometimes she wondered if it had even been worth it to the management to even turn on the lights. Stepping out to pick up the signed receipt and bus several dessert plates away, a glance was given to the tips section and a bit of a relieved sigh at the decent tip. At least the residents routinely tipped, she smiled a bit to herself.After taking a look around and finding no one else at any of her tables, Mel leaned up against the entranceway to the kitchen and allowed herself a quiet moment. Another Christmas Eve alone; not that she hadn’t gotten used to it during her stint in the Air Force. But they still were never easy to take. She’d gotten out and took the chance to move to the one area she’d dreamed of living ever since she was a little girl, Boise, Idaho. Shortly after arriving, she’d invested most of her savings into a condo figuring that not having a monthly house expense was the best route. From there she had enrolled in the local community college and after graduating moved to Boise State University.Between the part time gig as a waitress, her G I Bill money, and a couple small grants Mel was living a fairly comfortable albeit Spartan lifestyle. Still, it hadn’t left a lot of time for romance and it didn’t help that she spent most of her time around people who were a few years younger than her. Just finding someone she could sit at the bar with, legally, was a challenge sometimes and often the grad students were either too busy or in a serious relationship already. Fingers played in the curls of her long, dark red hair as she mulled over her current state in life. That is, until the snapping of fingers in front of her face brought her back to reality.“Hey, you’ve got one on table six.” Sandy smiled to her as she ducked into the kitchen.Shaking her head a little to clear the daze, frowning for a moment as she realized that Jingle Bells was playing for fourth time tonight, and then putting on her best smile, Mel made her way over towards table six. A quick glance at the clock revealed closing time was drawing near and she said a silent thanks to her shift being over soon. She just hoped this last customer wasn’t someone who had gone out to get drunk, and then stopped here on the way home.Phil looked up from the menu as the waitress approached, still mulling between the hickory burger and the spicy chicken sandwich. A moment was spent admiring the waitress’ legs, shown off by the green and black plaid skirt she was wearing. Slowly his eyes moved upwards, the thought of the hickory burger fading as he looked over her full chest and the red curls lying upon it. It had been a long day of travel then in the barn tending to the mare and the approaching woman was a welcome sight indeed, both for the eyes and the promise of getting a decent meal at some point today.She rolled her eyes a bit at the stare she was getting, some days she didn’t mind getting ogled but over the years it had grown quite annoying. So annoyed she was that she didn’t even notice that he appeared to be familiar. “Good evening and welcome to Terry’s. Can I start you out with a drink and perhaps an appetizer?” She put on her best server smile and hoped that perhaps his eyes would move up from her chest to at least her chin.“Can I get a Miller Light and a half order of mozzarella sticks?” He waited for her to write down the order, “And I’ll take a umm, hickory burger, medium rare.” Phil put down the menu to fish out his driver’s license and passed it to the waitress.She scribbled down the order and took the license as it was passed to her, glancing down at the date of birth then at the picture and passed it back to him. As Mel made her way back to the order station, the nagging thought of the familiar face in the picture was bugging her. She hadn’t red the name, and for once regretted not doing so. A glance over her shoulder as she input the order didn’t reveal much as his head was down to play with his phone.The sound of a skirt swishing as the waitress came up to the table caused him to glance up, just long enough to take the pint glass and take an appreciative sip of the amber liquid. Sure, it was a little watery but after the last two days it felt like heaven. Eyes glanced up to watch the waitress walk away, her red hair swaying behind her. Her shape reminded him a bit of someone else but he wasn’t fully sure who and made a note to try to look at her face the next time she came around.Sandy had taken the mozzarella sticks out to him so Mel stood off to the side; taking note that closing time was coming up in a few minutes. Of course the handful of customers still in the joint would be allowed to finish their meals but not to place any more orders after the doors were locked. Mel was fairly sure she’d figured out who her guest was, but wanted an up close look at his face to be sure. If he was the person she thought he was, it was to be a pleasant surprise, particularly since he’d never paid her figure that sort of attention before, even with there seeming to be a mental connection. A cross of her fingers, perhaps Christmas was looking up after all.Phil sipped at his third beer of the night, glad that the town bus system was still running through the holidays. The redhead hadn’t been by him since bringing the latest beer, a little more than he was used to consuming on a normal evening but it did mean she was coming by more often. He still hadn’t worked up the courage to look her in the face yet, or maybe he was just enjoying the other views, he wasn’t quite sure which one it was. The debate became moot when his head snapped up at the voice behind him and his eyes finally looked at Mel’s face.“Hey Phil, long time!” She was finally certain it was Phil Clauser, who had been the Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Intro to Equine class she’d taken to minor in equine studies. Mel could still remember how the muscles of his forearms threatened to tear the rolled up cuffs of his flannel shirt when he was teaching them out to do groundwork with a stubborn mare. There had been a couple of jokes among the girls about how they wouldn’t mind taking a roll in the hay with him but as far as Mel knew none had done more than chatted about it.For a moment he regretted having finished three beers already as it seemed they were fogging his brain. The face attached to the tall redhead was vaguely familiar. He thought he could place it in a classroom setting. What seemed like an eternity passed before he imagined her hair tied back, a pair of jeans instead of the skirt, and a sweatshirt; finally placed her as a former student of his. “Hey, Melissa. It has been a couple of years, hasn’t it?”She let out her breath a bit, in relief. Sometimes the red hair was nice in that it often helped people to remember her. For once that was playing into her favor. She set down the burger and another beer, “Merry Christmas Eve! I hope it’s going well for you.”“It’s going good now,” he gave her a faint smile and proceeded to tell her about how one of the mares under his charge had come down ill and he’d come back on short notice to oversee her care. He’d only gotten back this morning and had spent most of the day at the barn, only getting enough time to shower the barn smell off, change his clothes, and come in for dinner. “Such of the life of working in agriculture, but it’s worth it to me,” he offered a smile to her as she stole a fry from his plate. The sound of a lock clicking brought him back to the restaurant, “I guess I should eat up, don’t want to keep you late on Christmas Eve of all nights.”“Oh, it’s okay,” she looked up as the manager called out for the waitresses and slid from the table, “I’ll be right back.” Off to the backroom she went, leaving him to work on his meal.He looked up when she rejoined him at the table, sliding herself back into the chair. She placed a glass of eggnog in front of him with a little smile, “On the house. So, what are you doing for Christmas since you’re back on short notice?” He watched as she tilted her head and seemed to be anxiously awaiting his answer. “Oh, I’m not sure. I guess just go home for the night, have to spend some time with the mare, tomorrow and otherwise maybe I’ll just catch a few movies on the tv.” He took a sip of the eggnog and noted a hint of Southern Comfort. When he looked up, she just gave him a little smile. “You?”“Probably about the same thing, except for the mare part. Just catch up on some Christmas movies, have a couple of drinks, sleep in, and do the same tomorrow I suppose. Or,” she paused, grinned a bit at him, “or, maybe you could join me and at least we would have some company to enjoy during our movie watching.” Mel wagged her eyebrows just a bit in excitement.He watched her eyebrows in a bit of amusement, and chuckled softly “I think I would be a fool to turn down the offer. I would be glad to join you.”She smiled widely at that, and rose up to go retrieve the check and complete the formalities of shutting down the restaurant for the night. He watched her dart from spot to spot, helping with cleaning up tables and putting away silverware. A bit of wonder got to him, how different she was here, than in the classroom, where she had always been a bit formal. He wondered briefly if that had to do with her being a veteran. Perhaps it was because of how she’d lived. It wasn’t long though, before she popped up to the table and gently grabbed his arm to signal that it was time to go. Getting to his feet, he realized just about how much alcohol he’d had, but made it out the door and onto the metro bus, to her place.They walked the two blocks from the bus stop to the complex, where Mel’s condo was. Phil looked up, blinking, “I didn’t know anyone rented these out.” Mel just smiled and shook her head, “I own one. Much better than living in the apartments near campus, and especially much quieter and more private. Plus, I don’t have to compete with the younger women at the pool.” She gave a little wolfish grin at that last part and led him towards the door of her condo.Inside, he found the place lightly decorated for Christmas. Little figurines placed here and there, a few window decorations, Christmas cards taped above the entranceway to the kitchen. The condo itself was cozy. From what he could see it seemed like a two bedroom place and he smiled a little at the fireplace in the living room with a stocking hung to one side. The place had a very homie feel to it; something he hadn’t felt except at his parent’s place, in a long time.She ran around in the background, picking up a few things here and there. None of her plans had included company being over for the night. Normally she would have just come in, poured a glass of wine, stripped off her work uniform and caught up with her TiVo in panties. Obviously that wasn’t going to happen tonight though she stifled a little giggle as she imagined what his reaction would have been to that. “There’s beer, eggnog, and soda in the fridge and the cabinet above the freezer has the liquor in it. Feel free to help yourself, so long as you make me an eggnog with spiced rum in it. I’ll be out in a minute.”She pulled off the top and the skirt, throwing them into her laundry basket. After a moment thinking it over, her bra followed shortly afterwards, letting a heavy chest hang freely. Deciding to go all in and fully change, panties were thrown in last. Into the master bathroom she wandered, taking up a warm wet washcloth, and using it to wipe some of the sweat away from underneath her breasts, around her thighs, and a few other places. Fingers ran through her curly red bush. It was a little overdue for a trimming and there was a bit of a wish that she had the time to, but she figured if it came to that he probably wouldn’t mind terribly much. A few pats with a towel to dry off and she put on a stretchy sports bra, tee-shirt, and a pair of university sweat pants. Two spritzes from a bottle of warm vanilla sugar body spray then quick brushing of her hair and out the door she came.Phil had taken a seat on the end of the couch, having made two of the eggnog and spiced rum drinks. Slowly he sipped at one, just admiring her place and the country style décor she seemed to prefer. A smile crossed his face as she came out, a little surprised at how she could make even sweats and a tee-shirt look sexy. He was just content to watch her as she went over to the fireplace and got a compressed log lit, admiring her rear as she bent over to do it, then as she put a movie into the player and came over to the couch.They chatted idly during the first movie, discussing career goals, college experiences, and general background information. Phil purposely kept only slowly sipping away at his eggnog, making the drink last the entirety of the first movie and giving the alcohol time to course its way out of his system. As they chatted he found himself becoming more intrigued with this young woman, her variety of interests and the passion she brought to life. He liked how her face lit up as she talked about taking an internship at a dig in the Badlands and at having found actual dinosaur bones. Even if he wasn’t so interested in what she was studying, he just liked being around someone who was so happy doing what she was doing.The topic slowly turned towards their shared love of horses. He’d grown up on a horse ranch a few hours south of where they were and she’d only just started taking lessons after moving to Boise. He knew more of the technical side but she had the passion beyond that of someone who had just gushed over ponies as a little kid. When she came back from changing the DVD’s and accepted her second drink, he took note that she was sitting much closer to him than at the beginning of the evening. Each time she came back from getting up it seemed she moved a few inches closer till it was shortly after one am and upon coming back from putting in a new movie she was cuddled up against his figure. He could smell the faded scent of vanilla spice on her, it felt inviting, it just felt right.She knew it was the alcohol. She’d been making hers stronger than usual just so that she’d have the excuse to blame the alcohol. But now she found herself spooned up against Phil and having decided that she’d already crossed the line of no turning back. Mel gently guided his arm to rest over her stomach, snuggling herself fully against him, closing her eyes and just savoring the feeling. It had been too long since she’d last felt the comforting warmth of another person pressed up against her, this time with the bonus of his muscles giving her the protective feeling of being wrapped up. Through her sweats she could even feel the gentle pressing of a stiffening cock. She smiled to herself and gave a tiny wiggle just to get a better feel of it then pressed softly against him feigning snuggling in more.By about halfway through the movie and all of the way through her glass of eggnog curiosity and hormones couldn’t be contained much more. Her hand gently drifted to his pants and upon finding no resistance she unzipped the jeans and slipped her hand in, seeking the opening of his boxers. Fingers gently caressed the head of his swollen member and slowly she began to guide it out into the open. Slowly and gently she caressed him, just enjoying the feeling of his hard cock throbbing in her hand. When she felt his fingers touch the edge of her sweats, Mel arched a little to urge him to seek further. A contented sigh slipped from her lips as she felt his hand gently cup her swollen mound and fingers softly rub upon her clit and external lips.He had been hoping that there might be a little fun after she had been wiggling and adjusting against him during the movie. When she reached for his cock, it felt like he’d stiffened even more at the anticipation. The stroking was pleasant but it hadn’t compared to reaching within her sweats, finding her not wearing a pair of panties, and that she was already damp from the little bit of play they’d already gotten into. Gently he played with her clit, loving the little moans coming from her throat. When she felt wet enough he slipped two fingers within her and began to massage the inside of her cunt while caressing her clit. When he felt her fingers leave his cock for a moment he internally sighed at the loss, but seconds later he felt her sweatpants slip down and the soft skin of her rear caress against his stiff member.As much as Mel was enjoying having her cunt caressed by his fingers what she really craved was the stretching that only a thick cock could give her. Twisting her body a bit, she wiggled upwards till she could stand and straddle his feet. Facing away, she slowly lowered he beautiful ass into position. He guided her down with his two hands on her ass cheeks. Then he gently spread her cheeks until his cock head rubbed against her wet, swollen lips. She reached between her legs and gently grasped his shaft. Then she slowly rubbed the head against herself, enjoying the feeling and giving it enough time to get thoroughly wet. She had taken larger cocks, but he was up there in size and she knew that plenty of lube was her key to really enjoying the experience. When she felt she had gotten his cock wet enough, she pressed his head against her tight hole and slowly she began to wiggle herself down, allowing him to enter. A soft groan slipped from her throat as the head popped within, slowly followed by the thick, veiny shaft.Only when she finally felt her ass begin to press against his body, did she finally breathe out and just waited, feeling him within her. Phil then slid both his hands upward. Very slowly, his manly hands slid around her ass. Then he slid them forward to her navel, sliding one finger into her tender dimple. She had goosebumps for a moment, and he waited until her body calmed. Then he resumed his slow upward journey, maintaining a contstant firm contact along her narrow waist.Mel rested her back on Phil's chest. Tucking her head on one of his shoulders, she leaned her head alongside his.Finally, his hands slid up, under her tits. He turned his wrists to cup each of her tits, and her ass continued to gyrate on his lap. Her cunt continued to c
Young woman finds lust and love at Christmas.By JagFarlane. Listen to the ►Podcast at Steamy Stories.Mel swiped the credit card along the terminal, waited for the receipt to print, stuffed it into the restaurant’s portfolio along with a couple of Ande’s mints, and turned to stroll towards the table. She dropped it off to the table’s occupants and hurried off to the kitchen, trying to look busy though probably fooling no one. It was Christmas Eve after all and the bulk of the town’s part time residents, university students and staff, had all scattered off to home days ago leaving behind the few full time residents to keep the place from looking like a ghost town.She was a student at the university too, but had elected to remain behind this year much to the restaurant manager’s relief. Not that the money had been very good, with the vast majority of the students gone there were only a few souls that made it into the building each night and sometimes she wondered if it had even been worth it to the management to even turn on the lights. Stepping out to pick up the signed receipt and bus several dessert plates away, a glance was given to the tips section and a bit of a relieved sigh at the decent tip. At least the residents routinely tipped, she smiled a bit to herself.After taking a look around and finding no one else at any of her tables, Mel leaned up against the entranceway to the kitchen and allowed herself a quiet moment. Another Christmas Eve alone; not that she hadn’t gotten used to it during her stint in the Air Force. But they still were never easy to take. She’d gotten out and took the chance to move to the one area she’d dreamed of living ever since she was a little girl, Boise, Idaho. Shortly after arriving, she’d invested most of her savings into a condo figuring that not having a monthly house expense was the best route. From there she had enrolled in the local community college and after graduating moved to Boise State University.Between the part time gig as a waitress, her G I Bill money, and a couple small grants Mel was living a fairly comfortable albeit Spartan lifestyle. Still, it hadn’t left a lot of time for romance and it didn’t help that she spent most of her time around people who were a few years younger than her. Just finding someone she could sit at the bar with, legally, was a challenge sometimes and often the grad students were either too busy or in a serious relationship already. Fingers played in the curls of her long, dark red hair as she mulled over her current state in life. That is, until the snapping of fingers in front of her face brought her back to reality.“Hey, you’ve got one on table six.” Sandy smiled to her as she ducked into the kitchen.Shaking her head a little to clear the daze, frowning for a moment as she realized that Jingle Bells was playing for fourth time tonight, and then putting on her best smile, Mel made her way over towards table six. A quick glance at the clock revealed closing time was drawing near and she said a silent thanks to her shift being over soon. She just hoped this last customer wasn’t someone who had gone out to get drunk, and then stopped here on the way home.Phil looked up from the menu as the waitress approached, still mulling between the hickory burger and the spicy chicken sandwich. A moment was spent admiring the waitress’ legs, shown off by the green and black plaid skirt she was wearing. Slowly his eyes moved upwards, the thought of the hickory burger fading as he looked over her full chest and the red curls lying upon it. It had been a long day of travel then in the barn tending to the mare and the approaching woman was a welcome sight indeed, both for the eyes and the promise of getting a decent meal at some point today.She rolled her eyes a bit at the stare she was getting, some days she didn’t mind getting ogled but over the years it had grown quite annoying. So annoyed she was that she didn’t even notice that he appeared to be familiar. “Good evening and welcome to Terry’s. Can I start you out with a drink and perhaps an appetizer?” She put on her best server smile and hoped that perhaps his eyes would move up from her chest to at least her chin.“Can I get a Miller Light and a half order of mozzarella sticks?” He waited for her to write down the order, “And I’ll take a umm, hickory burger, medium rare.” Phil put down the menu to fish out his driver’s license and passed it to the waitress.She scribbled down the order and took the license as it was passed to her, glancing down at the date of birth then at the picture and passed it back to him. As Mel made her way back to the order station, the nagging thought of the familiar face in the picture was bugging her. She hadn’t red the name, and for once regretted not doing so. A glance over her shoulder as she input the order didn’t reveal much as his head was down to play with his phone.The sound of a skirt swishing as the waitress came up to the table caused him to glance up, just long enough to take the pint glass and take an appreciative sip of the amber liquid. Sure, it was a little watery but after the last two days it felt like heaven. Eyes glanced up to watch the waitress walk away, her red hair swaying behind her. Her shape reminded him a bit of someone else but he wasn’t fully sure who and made a note to try to look at her face the next time she came around.Sandy had taken the mozzarella sticks out to him so Mel stood off to the side; taking note that closing time was coming up in a few minutes. Of course the handful of customers still in the joint would be allowed to finish their meals but not to place any more orders after the doors were locked. Mel was fairly sure she’d figured out who her guest was, but wanted an up close look at his face to be sure. If he was the person she thought he was, it was to be a pleasant surprise, particularly since he’d never paid her figure that sort of attention before, even with there seeming to be a mental connection. A cross of her fingers, perhaps Christmas was looking up after all.Phil sipped at his third beer of the night, glad that the town bus system was still running through the holidays. The redhead hadn’t been by him since bringing the latest beer, a little more than he was used to consuming on a normal evening but it did mean she was coming by more often. He still hadn’t worked up the courage to look her in the face yet, or maybe he was just enjoying the other views, he wasn’t quite sure which one it was. The debate became moot when his head snapped up at the voice behind him and his eyes finally looked at Mel’s face.“Hey Phil, long time!” She was finally certain it was Phil Clauser, who had been the Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Intro to Equine class she’d taken to minor in equine studies. Mel could still remember how the muscles of his forearms threatened to tear the rolled up cuffs of his flannel shirt when he was teaching them out to do groundwork with a stubborn mare. There had been a couple of jokes among the girls about how they wouldn’t mind taking a roll in the hay with him but as far as Mel knew none had done more than chatted about it.For a moment he regretted having finished three beers already as it seemed they were fogging his brain. The face attached to the tall redhead was vaguely familiar. He thought he could place it in a classroom setting. What seemed like an eternity passed before he imagined her hair tied back, a pair of jeans instead of the skirt, and a sweatshirt; finally placed her as a former student of his. “Hey, Melissa. It has been a couple of years, hasn’t it?”She let out her breath a bit, in relief. Sometimes the red hair was nice in that it often helped people to remember her. For once that was playing into her favor. She set down the burger and another beer, “Merry Christmas Eve! I hope it’s going well for you.”“It’s going good now,” he gave her a faint smile and proceeded to tell her about how one of the mares under his charge had come down ill and he’d come back on short notice to oversee her care. He’d only gotten back this morning and had spent most of the day at the barn, only getting enough time to shower the barn smell off, change his clothes, and come in for dinner. “Such of the life of working in agriculture, but it’s worth it to me,” he offered a smile to her as she stole a fry from his plate. The sound of a lock clicking brought him back to the restaurant, “I guess I should eat up, don’t want to keep you late on Christmas Eve of all nights.”“Oh, it’s okay,” she looked up as the manager called out for the waitresses and slid from the table, “I’ll be right back.” Off to the backroom she went, leaving him to work on his meal.He looked up when she rejoined him at the table, sliding herself back into the chair. She placed a glass of eggnog in front of him with a little smile, “On the house. So, what are you doing for Christmas since you’re back on short notice?” He watched as she tilted her head and seemed to be anxiously awaiting his answer. “Oh, I’m not sure. I guess just go home for the night, have to spend some time with the mare, tomorrow and otherwise maybe I’ll just catch a few movies on the tv.” He took a sip of the eggnog and noted a hint of Southern Comfort. When he looked up, she just gave him a little smile. “You?”“Probably about the same thing, except for the mare part. Just catch up on some Christmas movies, have a couple of drinks, sleep in, and do the same tomorrow I suppose. Or,” she paused, grinned a bit at him, “or, maybe you could join me and at least we would have some company to enjoy during our movie watching.” Mel wagged her eyebrows just a bit in excitement.He watched her eyebrows in a bit of amusement, and chuckled softly “I think I would be a fool to turn down the offer. I would be glad to join you.”She smiled widely at that, and rose up to go retrieve the check and complete the formalities of shutting down the restaurant for the night. He watched her dart from spot to spot, helping with cleaning up tables and putting away silverware. A bit of wonder got to him, how different she was here, than in the classroom, where she had always been a bit formal. He wondered briefly if that had to do with her being a veteran. Perhaps it was because of how she’d lived. It wasn’t long though, before she popped up to the table and gently grabbed his arm to signal that it was time to go. Getting to his feet, he realized just about how much alcohol he’d had, but made it out the door and onto the metro bus, to her place.They walked the two blocks from the bus stop to the complex, where Mel’s condo was. Phil looked up, blinking, “I didn’t know anyone rented these out.” Mel just smiled and shook her head, “I own one. Much better than living in the apartments near campus, and especially much quieter and more private. Plus, I don’t have to compete with the younger women at the pool.” She gave a little wolfish grin at that last part and led him towards the door of her condo.Inside, he found the place lightly decorated for Christmas. Little figurines placed here and there, a few window decorations, Christmas cards taped above the entranceway to the kitchen. The condo itself was cozy. From what he could see it seemed like a two bedroom place and he smiled a little at the fireplace in the living room with a stocking hung to one side. The place had a very homie feel to it; something he hadn’t felt except at his parent’s place, in a long time.She ran around in the background, picking up a few things here and there. None of her plans had included company being over for the night. Normally she would have just come in, poured a glass of wine, stripped off her work uniform and caught up with her TiVo in panties. Obviously that wasn’t going to happen tonight though she stifled a little giggle as she imagined what his reaction would have been to that. “There’s beer, eggnog, and soda in the fridge and the cabinet above the freezer has the liquor in it. Feel free to help yourself, so long as you make me an eggnog with spiced rum in it. I’ll be out in a minute.”She pulled off the top and the skirt, throwing them into her laundry basket. After a moment thinking it over, her bra followed shortly afterwards, letting a heavy chest hang freely. Deciding to go all in and fully change, panties were thrown in last. Into the master bathroom she wandered, taking up a warm wet washcloth, and using it to wipe some of the sweat away from underneath her breasts, around her thighs, and a few other places. Fingers ran through her curly red bush. It was a little overdue for a trimming and there was a bit of a wish that she had the time to, but she figured if it came to that he probably wouldn’t mind terribly much. A few pats with a towel to dry off and she put on a stretchy sports bra, tee-shirt, and a pair of university sweat pants. Two spritzes from a bottle of warm vanilla sugar body spray then quick brushing of her hair and out the door she came.Phil had taken a seat on the end of the couch, having made two of the eggnog and spiced rum drinks. Slowly he sipped at one, just admiring her place and the country style décor she seemed to prefer. A smile crossed his face as she came out, a little surprised at how she could make even sweats and a tee-shirt look sexy. He was just content to watch her as she went over to the fireplace and got a compressed log lit, admiring her rear as she bent over to do it, then as she put a movie into the player and came over to the couch.They chatted idly during the first movie, discussing career goals, college experiences, and general background information. Phil purposely kept only slowly sipping away at his eggnog, making the drink last the entirety of the first movie and giving the alcohol time to course its way out of his system. As they chatted he found himself becoming more intrigued with this young woman, her variety of interests and the passion she brought to life. He liked how her face lit up as she talked about taking an internship at a dig in the Badlands and at having found actual dinosaur bones. Even if he wasn’t so interested in what she was studying, he just liked being around someone who was so happy doing what she was doing.The topic slowly turned towards their shared love of horses. He’d grown up on a horse ranch a few hours south of where they were and she’d only just started taking lessons after moving to Boise. He knew more of the technical side but she had the passion beyond that of someone who had just gushed over ponies as a little kid. When she came back from changing the DVD’s and accepted her second drink, he took note that she was sitting much closer to him than at the beginning of the evening. Each time she came back from getting up it seemed she moved a few inches closer till it was shortly after one am and upon coming back from putting in a new movie she was cuddled up against his figure. He could smell the faded scent of vanilla spice on her, it felt inviting, it just felt right.She knew it was the alcohol. She’d been making hers stronger than usual just so that she’d have the excuse to blame the alcohol. But now she found herself spooned up against Phil and having decided that she’d already crossed the line of no turning back. Mel gently guided his arm to rest over her stomach, snuggling herself fully against him, closing her eyes and just savoring the feeling. It had been too long since she’d last felt the comforting warmth of another person pressed up against her, this time with the bonus of his muscles giving her the protective feeling of being wrapped up. Through her sweats she could even feel the gentle pressing of a stiffening cock. She smiled to herself and gave a tiny wiggle just to get a better feel of it then pressed softly against him feigning snuggling in more.By about halfway through the movie and all of the way through her glass of eggnog curiosity and hormones couldn’t be contained much more. Her hand gently drifted to his pants and upon finding no resistance she unzipped the jeans and slipped her hand in, seeking the opening of his boxers. Fingers gently caressed the head of his swollen member and slowly she began to guide it out into the open. Slowly and gently she caressed him, just enjoying the feeling of his hard cock throbbing in her hand. When she felt his fingers touch the edge of her sweats, Mel arched a little to urge him to seek further. A contented sigh slipped from her lips as she felt his hand gently cup her swollen mound and fingers softly rub upon her clit and external lips.He had been hoping that there might be a little fun after she had been wiggling and adjusting against him during the movie. When she reached for his cock, it felt like he’d stiffened even more at the anticipation. The stroking was pleasant but it hadn’t compared to reaching within her sweats, finding her not wearing a pair of panties, and that she was already damp from the little bit of play they’d already gotten into. Gently he played with her clit, loving the little moans coming from her throat. When she felt wet enough he slipped two fingers within her and began to massage the inside of her cunt while caressing her clit. When he felt her fingers leave his cock for a moment he internally sighed at the loss, but seconds later he felt her sweatpants slip down and the soft skin of her rear caress against his stiff member.As much as Mel was enjoying having her cunt caressed by his fingers what she really craved was the stretching that only a thick cock could give her. Twisting her body a bit, she wiggled upwards till she could stand and straddle his feet. Facing away, she slowly lowered he beautiful ass into position. He guided her down with his two hands on her ass cheeks. Then he gently spread her cheeks until his cock head rubbed against her wet, swollen lips. She reached between her legs and gently grasped his shaft. Then she slowly rubbed the head against herself, enjoying the feeling and giving it enough time to get thoroughly wet. She had taken larger cocks, but he was up there in size and she knew that plenty of lube was her key to really enjoying the experience. When she felt she had gotten his cock wet enough, she pressed his head against her tight hole and slowly she began to wiggle herself down, allowing him to enter. A soft groan slipped from her throat as the head popped within, slowly followed by the thick, veiny shaft.Only when she finally felt her ass begin to press against his body, did she finally breathe out and just waited, feeling him within her. Phil then slid both his hands upward. Very slowly, his manly hands slid around her ass. Then he slid them forward to her navel, sliding one finger into her tender dimple. She had goosebumps for a moment, and he waited until her body calmed. Then he resumed his slow upward journey, maintaining a contstant firm contact along her narrow waist.Mel rested her back on Phil's chest. Tucking her head on one of his shoulders, she leaned her head alongside his.Finally, his hands slid up, under her tits. He turned his wrists to cup each of her tits, and her ass continued to gyrate on his lap. Her cunt continued to c
Author/Editor/Director Roger Nygard talks about magic and comedy and how to get better at both ... and then Eli's night at The Magic Castle continues. Roger Nygard Interview starts at 00:02:53"I Love That" starts at 00:46:34Chapter Three of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:59:26 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDRoger Nygard website: http://rogernygard.com/Lonesome Dove Trailer: https://youtu.be/bK3N5UXv4vYPaula Poundstone Routine: https://youtu.be/2rbj13q0_CcCheck out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
The Danger of Cultural Scripture Twisting #RTTBROS #Nightlight"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." — 2 Timothy 3:16-17You know, I had an experience a few days ago that's been weighing on my heart, and I think it's something we all need to wrestle with in our walk with the Lord. I came across a teaching online about Bathsheba, and it got me thinking about how we handle God's Word when it makes us uncomfortable.Now, the person teaching was arguing that Bathsheba was completely innocent, just a victim of David's power and manipulation. And I understand where that's coming from, I really do. We live in a time when we're more aware than ever of how people, especially women, have been abused and silenced. That's a good thing. But here's where I got concerned, the argument wasn't based on what Scripture actually says. It was based on what we think should have happened, filtered through our modern understanding of power dynamics and victimhood.When I pointed out that the Bible doesn't clearly tell us whether Bathsheba went willingly or was coerced, well, let's just say I stirred up a hornet's nest. About thirty or forty people jumped into the comments, some saying I was an idiot for even suggesting she might have had a choice, others agreeing with me. But that's not really my point here.My concern isn't whether you think Bathsheba was innocent or guilty. My concern is that we're making theological decisions based on conjecture instead of what the text actually says. The Scripture tells us "David sent for her," and then adultery happened. That's what we know. Everything else is us filling in the blanks with our own assumptions, and those assumptions are heavily influenced by the culture we're swimming in right now.You see, this isn't a new problem. Fifty years ago, the church had its own cultural lens it was looking through, maybe a legalistic one that was too quick to blame and too slow to show grace. Today we've got a different lens, one that's sometimes so concerned with identifying victims that we're unwilling to let Scripture speak uncomfortable truths. Both are wrong because both put culture above Scripture.Here's what I've learned, and I'm too soon old and too late smart on this one, we have to be willing to interpret Scripture exactly as it says, even when it makes us squirm. Even when it doesn't fit our narrative about who the good guys and bad guys are. The Bible says in Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." That includes everyone, regardless of their circumstances, regardless of whether they've been victimized or privileged.Now, don't misunderstand me. I'm not saying we shouldn't have compassion for people who've been hurt. I'm not saying we shouldn't be aware of power imbalances and abuse. What I am saying is that our theology can't be built on what we wish the Bible said. It has to be built on what it actually says.Think about it this way. When Scripture wants us to know something clearly, it tells us clearly. When Amnon raped Tamar, David's daughter, Scripture doesn't leave us guessing. It says exactly what happened. But with Bathsheba, we're given limited information, and we need to be honest about that. We can have opinions, we can discuss possibilities, but we can't build doctrine on conjecture.The real danger here is that when we let culture interpret Scripture instead of letting Scripture interpret culture, we end up with a Bible that has no power to challenge us, no authority to correct us, no ability to transform us. We end up with a God who always agrees with whatever we already believed anyway. And friends, that's not the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. That's not the God who said through Isaiah, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD"
HaSatan (Did the Devil Make You Do It?) | Part 15Rabbi Steve Berkson offers an in-depth exploration of Scripture to better understand the nature of our adversary, known as HaSatan or the Devil.• Reset / Review• 2 Peter 3• A day is as a thousand years?• He is patient with us • Why is he waiting?• Like a thief in the night?• What is prayer?• What kind of people are we to be?• Where righteousness dwells?• To do good works• Is the New Testament scripture?• Put forth all your effort• Seek peace• What's the Standard?• Struggling with Paul's writings?• The delusion of the lawless?• Grow in the favor of?• Twisting scripture?• Untaught and unstable?• We need to grow up• Unless you fall from your steadfastness• PrayerListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI:
Gallup tells us that somewhere between 60%-70% of Americans identify as Christians; that's pretty great. The Barna Group recently produced poll results that showed Idaho was #7 in the nation for the percentage of its citizens who embrace a Christian worldview, 7%. Alabama came in first with 12.6% of their citizens holding a Christian worldview; those are fairly paltry. And those two studies together clarify that while there are tens of millions of American Christians, a much much smaller percentage of them actually embrace a biblical worldview. Why? Well, as this series has asserted, because a massive slab of Christians live programmed by the Matrix. How does that happen? Significantly by Scripture twisting. In this conversational episode Mark and I discuss various kinds of Scripture twisting, some big-picture hermeneutical issues that cause the Bible to be erroneously interpreted, and the distinction between those who intentionally bend the Bible to their aims versus those who just misread it. Come laugh and think with us!
Unless you're a lawbreaker. In other words, you want to twist the word of God, because whatever, you don't agree with God. And then you're, you're getting close to blaspheming the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is what the Bible is all about, the inspiration of the Holy Spirit documented in written form. And so people all the time don't want to obey what's in the Bible.
Co-author Michael Varma digs deep into how The Magic Castle runs, with Ben Roman, Director of Club Experience at The Magic Castle, and then we dive into Chapter Two! Ben Roman Interview starts at 00:01:45"I Love That" starts at 00:26:00Chapter Two of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 00:37:19 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDDr. Horrible's Singalong Blog (Episode One): "Good Night and Good Luck" trailer:Check out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
The co-author of the latest Eli Marks book, "Twisting the Aces," stops by to talk about his life-long interest in magic and how he keeps that passion alive while working a normal nine-to-five job. Then we dive into Chapter One of "Twisting the Aces." Michael Varma Interview starts at 00:06:08"I Love That" starts at 00:53:42Chapter One of "Twisting the Aces" starts at 01:05:18 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDMichael Varma website: https://michaelvarma.com/"A Bronx Tale" Trailer: https://youtu.be/z50PjmZYS4A"Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" Trailer: https://youtu.be/VW-F1H-NonkCheck out Albert's Bridge Books: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
In this bonus episode of the podcast, long-time collaborators John and Jim discuss John's diverse career, from low-budget filmmaking to his popular "Eli Marks" mystery series. They delve into his writing process, the new Magic Castle-set book Twisting the Aces, and stories from their "Behind the Page" podcast featuring magicians like Teller. LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDMinnesota Mystery Night: https://www.mnmysterynight.com/Check out everything at Albert's Bridge Books: http://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
Master magician Lance Burton returns to share how early inspirations and pivotal mentors shaped his career. He delves into his philosophy on the importance of repetition, learning from failure, and ethical trick selection, all culminating in his profound connection with the audience after decades of performance.Lance Burton Interview starts at 00:01:43"I Love That" starts at 01:01:51“Twisting the Aces” Prolog starts at 01:16:50 LINKSThe Eli Marks Mystery Series: http://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Get yourself a Free Eli Marks Short Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/jj1r1yaavjListen to an Eli Marks Audio Short Story: https://BookHip.com/LZBPPMDLance Burton Website: https://www.lanceburton.com/"The Importance of Being Earnest" (Audible Version): https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Oscar-Wilde-BBC-Radio-Drama-Collection-Audiobook/1787534693"Ghost Light" (Full Movie): https://youtu.be/91hRaPHmHoQ"Dying To Audition" (Free Audiobook): https://youtu.be/e0Pta98R0MQCheck out everything at Albert's Bridge Books: http://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/
Praying for those in need. Never forgetting the little blessings. Being a Democrat means enduring a daily humiliation ritual and denying basic facts. A genuine resignation vs a grift. Sauce people need an act to protect their rights. Democrats have been ramping up this violent rhetoric. Twisting up malcontents to action. Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
B. GOLDSTONE FAILURE AND SUPERNOVA DISCOVERY Guest: Bob Zimmerman NASA's Goldstone antenna, a critical link in the Deep Space Network, is out of service due to an embarrassing error where it was over-rotated, twisting the cables. This impacts communications with interplanetary and Artemis missions. Separately, new astronomical data from a supernova explosion shows the initial eruption was not symmetrical but bipolar, pushing material and light along the star's poles, refining explosion models.
On this episode of Stinchfield, we expose the shocking collapse inside the BBC. Top leaders at the network are stepping down after being caught red-handed deceptively editing President Trump’s January 6th speech — twisting his words to make it look like he called on protesters to “fight.” He never did. This was pure media manipulation designed to fuel the left’s narrative and smear Trump at all costs. Grant breaks down how this isn’t just journalistic malpractice — it’s part of a larger war waged by the mainstream media against anyone who dares to challenge their power. Once again, their obsession with destroying Trump has backfired spectacularly. In the end, every institution that goes after him ends up exposed, humiliated, and losing credibility with the American people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lt. Joseph Gliniewicz was an all-American hero cop. Beloved in the community, leader of the explorer program, and had a long list of commendations. As he neared retirement, he went out on a suspicious call and never returned. A massive manhunt began, uncovering no suspects, but a lot about Gliniewicz, who was not the cop people thought he was. Send your scary stories to: mikeohhello@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatchapterpodcast Business enquires : thatchapter@night.com Merch : https://that-chapter-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices