Podcasts about Vika

Moscow Underground (HarperCollins, 2025) by Dr. Catherine Merridale is a sweeping novel of life, death and politics in the quicksand world of Stalin's tyranny. Moscow's glittering new subway is under construction at last. The first line will run through the centre of the city, cutting deep through Moscow soil. But futures cannot be created without digging up the past. Though Russia's leaders want to build a glorious Soviet capital, what holds them in a fatal grip is history: old mud and bones. Anton Belkin is an Investigator at the Procuracy, a sensitive job at a dangerous moment on the road to the Show Trials. He is also someone who needs to keep his head down. His artist father was once the darling of the revolutionary avant-garde, a painter whose work could inspire devotion and great sacrifice. But now his dreams are out of place, too loud and red in Stalin's world of sterile rules and rubber stamps. Anton is dragged into a murder case. A prominent archaeologist, working alongside the subway dig, has been killed in a deserted mansion. Though Anton doesn't want the job, his former lover, Vika, who is now a powerful member of the secret police, browbeats him into paying a visit to the site with her. Against his better judgement he is drawn to follow though, embarking on investigations that will almost certainly get him killed. Deep underground, he finds a priceless secret that could genuinely unlock the future but links him to a vicious internecine fight for power in the young Soviet state. In the process, he is forced to reconsider the history he shares with Vika and the bonds that bind them both. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Moscow Underground (HarperCollins, 2025) by Dr. Catherine Merridale is a sweeping novel of life, death and politics in the quicksand world of Stalin's tyranny. Moscow's glittering new subway is under construction at last. The first line will run through the centre of the city, cutting deep through Moscow soil. But futures cannot be created without digging up the past. Though Russia's leaders want to build a glorious Soviet capital, what holds them in a fatal grip is history: old mud and bones. Anton Belkin is an Investigator at the Procuracy, a sensitive job at a dangerous moment on the road to the Show Trials. He is also someone who needs to keep his head down. His artist father was once the darling of the revolutionary avant-garde, a painter whose work could inspire devotion and great sacrifice. But now his dreams are out of place, too loud and red in Stalin's world of sterile rules and rubber stamps. Anton is dragged into a murder case. A prominent archaeologist, working alongside the subway dig, has been killed in a deserted mansion. Though Anton doesn't want the job, his former lover, Vika, who is now a powerful member of the secret police, browbeats him into paying a visit to the site with her. Against his better judgement he is drawn to follow though, embarking on investigations that will almost certainly get him killed. Deep underground, he finds a priceless secret that could genuinely unlock the future but links him to a vicious internecine fight for power in the young Soviet state. In the process, he is forced to reconsider the history he shares with Vika and the bonds that bind them both. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Moscow Underground (HarperCollins, 2025) by Dr. Catherine Merridale is a sweeping novel of life, death and politics in the quicksand world of Stalin's tyranny. Moscow's glittering new subway is under construction at last. The first line will run through the centre of the city, cutting deep through Moscow soil. But futures cannot be created without digging up the past. Though Russia's leaders want to build a glorious Soviet capital, what holds them in a fatal grip is history: old mud and bones. Anton Belkin is an Investigator at the Procuracy, a sensitive job at a dangerous moment on the road to the Show Trials. He is also someone who needs to keep his head down. His artist father was once the darling of the revolutionary avant-garde, a painter whose work could inspire devotion and great sacrifice. But now his dreams are out of place, too loud and red in Stalin's world of sterile rules and rubber stamps. Anton is dragged into a murder case. A prominent archaeologist, working alongside the subway dig, has been killed in a deserted mansion. Though Anton doesn't want the job, his former lover, Vika, who is now a powerful member of the secret police, browbeats him into paying a visit to the site with her. Against his better judgement he is drawn to follow though, embarking on investigations that will almost certainly get him killed. Deep underground, he finds a priceless secret that could genuinely unlock the future but links him to a vicious internecine fight for power in the young Soviet state. In the process, he is forced to reconsider the history he shares with Vika and the bonds that bind them both. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

Moscow Underground (HarperCollins, 2025) by Dr. Catherine Merridale is a sweeping novel of life, death and politics in the quicksand world of Stalin's tyranny. Moscow's glittering new subway is under construction at last. The first line will run through the centre of the city, cutting deep through Moscow soil. But futures cannot be created without digging up the past. Though Russia's leaders want to build a glorious Soviet capital, what holds them in a fatal grip is history: old mud and bones. Anton Belkin is an Investigator at the Procuracy, a sensitive job at a dangerous moment on the road to the Show Trials. He is also someone who needs to keep his head down. His artist father was once the darling of the revolutionary avant-garde, a painter whose work could inspire devotion and great sacrifice. But now his dreams are out of place, too loud and red in Stalin's world of sterile rules and rubber stamps. Anton is dragged into a murder case. A prominent archaeologist, working alongside the subway dig, has been killed in a deserted mansion. Though Anton doesn't want the job, his former lover, Vika, who is now a powerful member of the secret police, browbeats him into paying a visit to the site with her. Against his better judgement he is drawn to follow though, embarking on investigations that will almost certainly get him killed. Deep underground, he finds a priceless secret that could genuinely unlock the future but links him to a vicious internecine fight for power in the young Soviet state. In the process, he is forced to reconsider the history he shares with Vika and the bonds that bind them both. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction

Föstudagur 29. ágúst Vikuskammtur: Vika 35 Í Vikuskammti við Rauða borðið sitja í dag þau Bergsveinn Sigurðsson sjónvarpsmaður, Eva Bjarnadóttir teymisstjóri innanlandsdeildar UNICEF, Greipur Gíslason ráðgjafi og stjórnandi Tónlistarhátíðarinnar Við Djúpið og Ragnheiður Guðmundsdóttir stjórnmálafræðingur og ræða fréttir vikunnar sem einkenndust af sigrum í mannréttindabaráttu, glæpamálum, háum vöxtum, hjaðnandi verðbólgu, stríð og engum friði.

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The music industry is a fickle one.Try as an artist may to strike that elusive winning formula, more often than not, it is timing, or luck, or a combination of both which will ultimately decide the course your musical journey takes. Bands can try unsuccessfully for years to crack the market, churning out quality material time and time again with little or no return.But then that one moment of magic can change it all. That chance encounter. The right planets aligning at exactly the right time. Which is precisely what happened for Melbourne-based punk/pop band KTV last year, when a simple acceptance to an offer made about putting one of their old singles on a compilation album paid immediate dividends.After originally forming in the late 1990s, KTV released two EPs, played a tonne of gigs and won music industry competitions at the time. They played shows with high-profile artists including Killing Heidi, Magic Dirt, Deborah Conway, Vika and Linda, and Kisschasy, amongst others. After numerous line-up changes, the band ran out of steam in 2001. Singer/songwriter/guitarist, Kat O went on to form Kathematics, who had a song featured in an American TV show, as well as many other bands.Fast-forward to 2025, and KTV are back in action with original member Philip Yarra on bass/vocals, who recently toured with UK Ska legends, Bad Manners and the drumming prowess of John Hastings. Armed with a back catalogue of original 90s-inspired pop/punk classics, as well as Kat's new tunes, KTV are currently making a dent on the local live scene and are keen to get back in the studio to record. HEAVY caught up with Kat late last week to find out more.One of the things we spoke about was the early days of the band."It was around the time when Killing Heidi had their Reflector album out and was number one, they were the number one band in Australia," Kat recalled. "Back when bands were actually number one in Australia (laughs). Those were great days, because that unfortunately doesn't happen anymore. Anyway, we got to support them at the Prince of Wales, and that was a really huge show for us, plus we did gigs with Deborah Conway and Vika and Linda in front of thousands of people at the Arts Centre. There were some really, really big shows, and we played with some of our heroes as well. The scene was amazing back then."In the full interview, Kat reflects on the KTV's past successes, including supporting major acts and winning competitions. She expressed the excitement and nerves surrounding their recent first show back, highlighting the strong chemistry amongst the members.We discussed how a compilation CD featuring their demo track reignited interest in the band and addressed the challenges of reforming after a long break, including busy schedules and changes in the music industry. Kat discussed their plans for new music, which will blend nineties-inspired indie punk and grunge elements, while also revisiting older songs. KTV also announced upcoming gigs and encouraged fans to follow them on social media for updates, plus more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

Föstudagur 15. ágúst Vikuskammtur: Vika 33 Í vikuskammt föstudaginn 15. ágúst mæta til Maríu Lilju þau Askur Hrafn Hannesson, aðgerðarsinni, Helga Ögmundar, mannfræðingur, María Pétursdóttir, myndlistarkona og Alexandra Briem, borgarfulltrúi Pírata. Þau fara yfir fréttir vikunnar sem voru meðal annars fundur Trump og Pútín, Gaza, Lax, plastmengun, biluð tæki á landspítala, bílastæði, ljósmyndir á Facebook, veggjalús, menning og allskonar fleira.

Margrét Erla Maack sat við hljóðnemann. Margrét er með ála á heilanum og Brimbrot á plötu vikunnar. Una Torfadóttir, CeaseTone – Þurfum Ekki Neitt Memfismafían – Hring Eftir Hring Eftir Hring Bonnie Tyler – Holding Out for a Hero Torfi – Öðruvísi (Lag Hinsegin Daga 2025) Blur – Coffee & TV Lola Young – One Thing Eels – Novocaine for the Soul MGMT – Electric Feel Brimbrot – Rifinn Leðurjakki – Kynning (Plata Vikunnar 2025, 33. Vika) Brimbrot – Rifinn Leðurjakki Brimbrot – Eftir Lag Kynning – Kynning (Plata Vikunnar 2025, 33. Vika) Þórunn Antónía – Play Me Emmsjé Gauti – Strákarnir Dolly Parton – 9 to 5 Morgan Wallen – Love Somebody Jamiroquai – Canned Heat Herra Hnetusmjör – Elli Egils Merrilee Rush & The Turnabouts – Angel of the Morning Leon Bridges, Hermanos Gutiérrez – Elegantly Wasted Adele – Send My Love (To Your New Lover) Snorri Helgason – Aron The Black Keys – Gold on the Ceiling Þursaflokkurinn – Gegnum Holt og Hæðir Vigdís Hafliðadóttir, Krullur – Elskar Mig Bara á Kvöldin Stjórnin – Yatzy Elvar – Miklu Betri Einn Ed Sheeran – Sapphire Mammaðín – Frekjukast Jet Black Joe – I Know Holy Hrafn – Bíddu, Bíddu, Bíddu The Monotones – Book of Love Elín Ey & Pétur Ben – Þjóðvegurinn Peter Björn & John – Young Folks Úlfur Úlfur Hljómsveit – Sumarið Chappell Roan – Pink Pony Club Olivia Dean, Sam Fender – Rein Me In Helgi Björnsson – Kókos og Engifer Bríet – Wreck Me Manu Chao – Me Gustas Tú Zach Bryan – Streets of London Hipsumhaps – LSMLÍ (Lífið Sem Mig Langar Í) Friðrik Dór Jónsson, Kvikindi – Úthverfi The Cardigans – Sick & Tired Wet Leg – Davina McCall Billy Joel – Uptown Girl Florence and the Machine – Dog Days Are Over Króli, Ussel, JóiPé – 7 Símtöl Michel Teló – Ai Se Eu Te Pego! Benson Boone – Mr. Electric Blue Liza Minnelli – All That Jazz

Föstudagur 8. ágúst Vikuskammtur: Vika 32 Í vikuskammtinn að þessu sinni koma þau Tótla I. Sæmundsdóttir framkvæmdastjóri Barnaheilla, Jakob Frímann Magnússon Stuðmaður og varaþingmaður Miðflokksins, Viktor Orri Valgarðsson, stjórnmálafræðingur og Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir borgarfulltrúi og formaður velferðarráðs og ræða fréttir vikunnar við Maríu Lilju. Það var ýmislegt sem gekk á innan lands sem utan en hæst ber að nefna tolla, Gaza, Trump, óánægju með ferðamannaiðnaðinn, bréfaskriftir sakborninga í gæsluvarðhaldi, hinsegindagar, dvalarleyfi og deilur Verkalýðsforingja, fjúkandi Þjóðhátíðargestir og allskonar fleira.

Rīgas dzimšanas dienas mēnesī galvaspilsēta aicina uz plašu „Rīgas vasaras” kultūras programmu. Ar ko pārsteigs „Rīgas vasara 2025”, cik plaši izvērtīsies svētki apkaimēs un ko izceļ svētku vizuālās zīmes, skaidrojam sarunā ar „Rīgas vasara 2025” producenti Madaru Gruntmani-Dujanu un vizuālā tēla autori mākslinieci Ellu Mežuli. Šogad Rīga svin 824. dzimšanas dienu, pasākumus, kurus šogad vieno sauklis "RakstuRīga". "Es arī iedvesmojos, jo izlasīju Vika dzejoli par Rīgu. Viņš ar vārda Rīga otru daļu ir diezgan daudz paspēlējies un izlocījis. "RakstuRīga", manuprāt, ir ļoti ietilpīgs vārds. Tas ir īpašības vārds, bet es tam esmu piešķīrusi darbības vārda īpašības," atklāj Madara Gruntmane-Dujane. ""RakstuRīga" ir tas, kas ir raksturs, kas ir Rīgas raksturs, un raksturu veidojam mēs, un bez mums, rīdziniekiem un pilsētas viesiem, raksturs Rīgai nebūtu. Tāpat "RakstuRīga" ir veltījums latviešu grāmatas piecsimtgadei ar pirmo rakstīto vārdu latviešu valodā. Un arī raksturīga, raksti kā ornaments un mēs kā ornamenti, Rīgas sastāvdaļa, kas veido arī visu. Programmas kontekstā noteikti šis vārds ir ļoti piestāvošs, jo mēs darījām visu iespējamo, lai šī programma būtu pēc iespējas dažāda, lai katrs varētu atrast sev tīkamu žanru, veidu, kā baudīt augusta mēnesi." Ella Mežule ir radījusi vizuālo identitāti "RakstuRīgai". "Manās rokās ir tā vizuālā valoda, un man šķiet, ka tas ir fantastisks veids: šis ir īstais brīdis un materiāls, kurā es varu atvērt mākslinieka studiju un parādīt, kas notiek tās aizskatuvē. Ja mēs savienojam tādus lielumus kā rakstīta grāmata, pirmā nodrukātā grāmata un pilsētas dinamiskā vide un mūsu iekšējais klimats, un daba, būtībā viss, ko mēs redzam, pirms kaut kas ir gatavs un pasniegts kā sagatavots, viss kaut kur rodas. Un savā vizuālajā valodā es izmantoju visu, kas notiek mākslinieku studijā, pirms tas ir gatavs," stāsts Ella Mežule. "Tāpat kā grāmata ir jāuzraksta un jāaiznes uz drukātavu, un jāiespiež, un cik tur ir cilvēku aizmugurē, kas to visu dara. Tāpat arī "RakstuRīgu" un visu pilsētas vidi veido visi cilvēki, kas mēs šeit esam. Mēs kopā esam tie svētki. Lai to izceltu ar vizuālo valodu, es izmantoju visu, kas paliek skiču līmenī - neapgrieztās malās, dažādās tehnikas, kas ir dažreiz nosmērēti, lai radītu sajūtu, ka viss joprojām ir tapšanas procesā. Mēs esam šeit, un mēs radam savu "RakstuRīgu" kopā."  Ar plašo Rīgas dzimšanas dienas mēneša piedāvājumu var iepazīties internetā.

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Pastors Slade and Viks from Triumph Church in Blacktown, Australia. From unexpected God encounters to launching a church with nothing but a word from God and a two-year-old, their story is raw, inspiring, and full of Kingdom purpose.We dive into:Their personal journeys from rebellion to radical faithWhat it means to disciple others and live a life on missionHow to balance ministry, business, and parenting without burning outBreaking barriers of church division and denominational wallsThe importance of empowering the next generation of leadersHow the Church can truly reach today's youthPacked with authenticity, laughter, and conviction, this episode will fire up your faith and challenge you to live all in for Jesus. Whether you're a church leader, youth pastor, or everyday believer, this conversation will leave you stirred and strengthened.

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Solo-Sex ist gesund – aber oft noch schambehaftet. Vika spricht offen darüber. Sie lernt über Selbstbefriedigung ihren Körper kennen. Wie wir uns an das Solo-Play annähern können und warum die Sexualforschung bei Masturbation lange nur an Männer dachte.**********Ihr hört: Gesprächspartnerin: Vika, macht Content auf Social Media zu Sexpositivität (@vikykid) Gesprächspartnerin: Lea Holzfurtner, zertifizierter Sexcoach und psychologische Beraterin Gesprächspartnerin: Heinz-Jürgen Voß, Professor für angewandte Sexualwissenschaften, Hochschule Merseburg Autorin und Host: Shalin Rogall Redaktion: Columba Krieg, Betti Brecke, Christian Schmitt, Friederike Seeger Produktion: Susanne Beyer**********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Solosex: Wie wir Selbstbefriedigung noch mehr genießen könnenMasturbation: Wie nachlassende Orgasmen wieder belebt werdenWeibliche Selbstbefriedigung: Frau, mach es dir selbst**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .**********Meldet euch!Ihr könnt das Team von Facts & Feelings über Whatsapp erreichen.Uns interessiert: Was beschäftigt euch? Habt ihr ein Thema, über das wir unbedingt in der Sendung und im Podcast sprechen sollen?Schickt uns eine Sprachnachricht oder schreibt uns per 0160-91360852 oder an factsundfeelings@deutschlandradio.de.Wichtig: Wenn ihr diese Nummer speichert und uns eine Nachricht schickt, akzeptiert ihr unsere Regeln zum Datenschutz und bei Whatsapp die Datenschutzrichtlinien von Whatsapp.

Ready to transform your midlife entrepreneurial journey from surviving to absolutely thriving? In this game-changing episode, certified health and wellness coach Vika Teicher (aka "Your Peri Godmother") breaks down everything you need to know about navigating perimenopause while building your empire. From her powerful ABALA framework for embracing change with grace to practical anti-inflammatory lifestyle tips that will boost your energy and focus, Vika shares the secrets to feeling at home in your evolving body. Whether you're dealing with brain fog during important meetings, energy crashes that derail your productivity, or simply wondering why you don't feel like the powerhouse you once were, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and hope. Plus, discover why women over 50 are starting businesses at higher rates than any other group – your second act is just beginning, and it's going to be spectacular! Be sure to check out Vika's services at ---

Dating has become a minefield of modern expectations and watered-down standards, especially for Christians seeking a God-honoring marriage. In this episode, Eli and Vika share both from their own experience and biblical wisdom to help couples navigate the world of dating. They offer steps on how to prepare well for dating, define its true purpose, share crucial boundaries, and encourage you on how to date successfully. Whether you are currently dating or desiring to date one day, you will find this episode both encouraging and insightful.If you enjoyed this episode and aren't yet subscribed, what are you waiting for?! Subscribe to be notified of future episodes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wellsaidpodcast.substack.com

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