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The Life Gorgeous
VIKES LOSE | Carson Wentz Time | The Life Gorgeous

The Life Gorgeous

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 14:29


That was a rough one Viking fans. Let Craiggers heal the pain. He's got 10 wonderful observations from Sunday's loss that will help. Like...it's time to start Jordan Mason. And let's throw shorter passes to protect our qb. Let's go! Plus, some bonus movie talk at the end of this Gorgeous pod. You've earned it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time For Pie
Pay-Per-View Capital Punishment - Time for Pie 118

Time For Pie

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 60:10


The boys brainstorm over-the-top pay-per-view execution methods (everything from Ninja Warrior death traps to molten steel presses), pivots into bizarre food talk (beans, haggis, Viking stew), then drifts into ghost houses, crime conventions, horse girls vs. crime girls, and eventually full-blown chaos with horse masks. Just another Tuesday.EVERYTHING is better with HOT SALT. Grab some Hot Horse Hoof or anything else from https://firecracker.farm and use code MILK to save money and we will donate 10% to Hunter Seven Foundation as well. Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to Lucy.co/PIE and use promo code (PIE) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind.

How to Live in Denmark
September, elite sport, and the not-quite death of Jante Law: The Danish Year Part 9

How to Live in Denmark

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 9:16 Transcription Available


Denmark may be a small country, but it produces world-class athletes in cycling, tennis, handball, badminton, and golf. How do they do it? And how does the tax-financed effort to create athletic champions fit with the culture code of "Jante Law", the idea is that no one should think themselves better than anyone else?  September is when fall sports season starts in Denmark. The badminton league begins, so does volleyball and basketball and hockey. Most importantly, the handball season kicks off, and while I'm not a handball fan myself, I always know when that season is underway because my otherwise mild-mannered downstairs neighbor begins screaming at his flatscreen, cheering on or scolding Denmark's handball girls or handball boys, the teams are equally popular in Denmark.  Team handball was invented in Denmark – and like design, it's a national passion. Danish teams have won several World Championships and many Olympic Gold Medals. Football, otherwise known as soccer, is popular too, although given the international competition, it's a bit harder for little Denmark to win championships. The Danish national team did win a European championship in 1992, something any Danish man over 40 will be happy to discuss with you in great detail. Right now there are more than 300,000 registered football players in Denmark if you count amateur, pro, and semi-pro teams. The population of Denmark is 6 million. That means one out of every 20 Danes is on a football team. Danish athletes are not particularly rich, and the ones who do make big money have tapped into markets outside of Denmark. The most famous is badminton player Viktor Axelsen. Since badminton is most popular in Asia, Viktor Axelsen learned fluent Mandarin Chinese. There are lots of endorsements in the Chinese market. The golfing Højgaard twins, Rasmus and Nicolai, make their money on the international golf circuits, in particular the PGA.  Both of them also have endorsement deals. And Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard makes his money not just in France, but also via international endorsements.   Many Danes do sports in their spare time. A bike ride through Copenhagen wouldn't be complete without a middle-aged Lycra lout cyclist who thinks he's Jonas Vingegaard speeding past you in the bike lanes, sometimes screaming “Bagfra!” or “I'm coming up behind you!” Besides criminals and welfare cheats, these are the least liked men in Denmark. And many Danes are involved with what's often described as hygge sports, where the win or the loss isn't as important as the beers with your buddies or pasta with your girls afterwards. These leagues cover the entire lifespan – old boys football clubs or old girls rowing teams can keep you fit long past retirement age – and they often start in childhood. Schools in Denmark have physical education classes – under the old Viking word idraet – but they rarely have school sports teams. Sports are played through clubs, mostly amateur clubs, which is nice for the kids, because if they don't have many friends at school they can make different friends at their sports club. These clubs are part of a huge network connected to Team Denmark, which is a government project to create Denmark's future sports stars. It's always funny to me that there is so much support for elite sport development in a country so keen on Jante Law. Under the Jante Law, the idea is that no one should think themselves better than anyone else. You see this in Danish working culture, and you also see it in the educational system. Smart kids in Denmark don't get a boost – they're expected to just attend ordinary classes and help their slower classmates. There are very few gifted and talented programs, and unlike Germany or the UK, Denmark doesn't academically track children when they're 10 or 11, sending some to more challenging academic programs. In Denmark, you can get away with messing around and doing very little in school until your second year of high school – gymnasium – around age 17 or 18, and then buckle down and end up finding yourself in med school or international business, two of the most sought-after university programs. But, in sport, Denmark begins looking for talent very early. The local sports clubs work with Team Denmark to create a pipeline of talented kids. Team Denmark, which is part of the culture ministry, has been around for forty years, but it constantly updates which sports it supports. Being practical Danes, they aim for sports in which little Denmark has a good chance of big success. Right now, that's badminton, handball, cycling, plus the various sports played on or in the water – sailing, kayaking, swimming, rowing. Denmark has a long tradition of sports that involve boats or water. With all its little islands and fjords, it has more coastline than India. By age 13, these kids are offered places in talent centers or elite sports schools, and when they're 15 and ready for secondary schools, there will be an elite sport track that gives them flexibility to train and compete. Danish universities offer flexibility for the athletes of Team Denmark when it comes to papers and exams. Some companies even offer part-time internships for Denmark's elite athletes, so they can keep their civilian career on track while pursuing their sport. Of course, once they've succeeded at that sport, Jante Law kicks in again. Danish athletes who win things are expected to give credit to their teammates, to their trainers, to the collective effort. To say things like, well, “I was third, I got the bronze, but I could have easily been fourth.” They're also expected to stay in Denmark and pay Danish taxes. Viktor Axelsen found himself rather unpopular when he moved to Dubai. His excuse was the better flight connections to badminton matches Asia, as well as the dry weather being good for his asthma, but everyone knew the difference between 56% income tax on top earners in Denmark and 0% in Dubai probably weighed in his decision. The ideal Danish elite athlete is probably Michael Laudrup, who played football at the highest levels throughout Europe in the 1990s, but was always very humble about his skills. After he retired he came back to Denmark, where he now runs a wine business, does some Danish TV commentary, and no doubt pays substantial Danish taxes. This is sporting success in one of the most egalitarian countries in the world. And that's the How to Live in Denmark podcast for this week. You can read all our of episodes of the Danish Year series at howtoliveindenmark.com, or book me, Kay Xander Mellish, for a speech to your group or organization, anywhere in the world. I love to travel; make me an offer. You can also get our books at books.howtoliveindenmark.com. See you next time!  

The Silly History Boys Show
Join your Dear Uncle Bob Bob for......THE STORY FORGE!

The Silly History Boys Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 4:41


The Silly History Boys most Dear Uncle is off on tour with the Story Forge Show! And YOU are invited…on an hilariously unique family-friendly theatrical adventure!  Join the ludicrously learned (and undeniably loopy) duo, Professor Doctor Lee Hithersay and Doctor Professor Robert Rhys Bond, as they embark on a quest to forge three brand-new myths live on stage! Will your adventure unfold on the sun-drenched shores of Ancient Egypt, amidst the icy fjords of Viking legend, or in the inky depths of Neptune's ocean? The choice is yours! Shape the narrative, suggest the world, and even take centre stage as the hero of your very own myth (participation entirely optional, shy souls still welcome!). Forge your own unforgettable story and become a legend – you'd be mad to myth it! Nice Things People have said about Story Forge...     TICKET LINKS and Venues all Below      Suitable for ages 7+ Running time 1 hour and no interval     Derby Theatre September 20th, 11am and 2pm https://derbytheatre.co.uk/event/story-forge/     Maesteg Town Hall November 6th at 1.30 https://awenboxoffice.com/whats-on/the-story-forge-make-your-own-myth/   Hoole Community Centre in Chester September 21st at 1.30pm https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/chester/hoole-community-centre/rubbish-shakespeare-company-silly-history-boys-the-story-forge-make-your-own-myth/e-lellam   Chelmsford theatre, Saturday the 27th of September  11.30 and 14.30 https://www.chelmsfordtheatre.co.uk/event/the-story-forge-make-your-own-myth   Farnham Maltings, the Great Hall, Sunday the 28th of September. 11am and 2.30 https://farnhammaltings.com/events/the-story-forge   Friday the 3rd of October, 6pm https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/chester/tarvin-community-centre/the-story-forge-make-your-own-myth-the-rubbish-shakespeare-company-silly-history-boys/e-xokpvr    Gosforth Civic Theatre, 4th of October, Newcastle 11am and 2pm https://www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-story-forge-make-your-own-myth   Queens Hall Hexham, 5th of October, at 2pm https://www.queenshall.co.uk/whats-on/the-story-forge-make-your-own-myth   The Stables Milton Keynes, 11th of October at 2pm  https://stables.org/event/rubbish-shakespeare-company-the-silly-history-boys-the-story-forge   Story Forge Warwick Arts Centre, October 12th. 11.30 and 2.30 https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/nvO-the-story-forge-make-your-own-myth/   Story Forge Armly/Leeds, St Bartholomew church, for Red Ladder Theatre Company  https://www.redladder.co.uk/whatson/story-forge/   Dorman Museum November 9th. 11.30 and 2.30 https://online1.venpos.net/ConsumerSite/VisitDateTime?LID=936&PID=440cf6d7-e6ee-48c9-aee5-b0e31a1d3d1a&LNG=en&VD=2025-11-09T00%3A00%3A00     The Story Forge was banged together with the molten talents of these nice people…   Performed by Lee Hithersay, Robert Rhys Bond and Oliver Wilson, Ryan Byrne and Daniel Bradley  Props and costume design by Alice Rowbottom Set design by Alex MacDonald Lighting Design by Beccy Hillam Written by Robert Rhys Bond and Lee Hithersay Directed by Mark Smith    

Career Sessions, Career Lessons
Championing The Small Business Underdogs, With Sri Kaza

Career Sessions, Career Lessons

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 46:20


Small business strategy is getting a rethink: underdogs can win when they obsess over positioning, proximity, and purpose rather than scale alone. Sri Kaza, author of Unconvention: A Small Business Strategy Guide and longtime small-business advocate, traces his path from McKinsey to Viking and explains the three “Underdog” principles that power niche resilience. He illustrates those ideas with stories like Toshi's Yakitori, breaks down real-world lessons on customer acquisition costs and product-market fit, and shows how AI and intimacy can democratize entrepreneurship. Practical, candid, and strategic, this conversation offers a playbook for owners, leaders, and emerging founders who want to turn small advantages into lasting success.Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/sri-kaza.Become a PathWise member today! Join at https://pathwise.io/join-now/

Ones Ready
***Sneak Peek***MBRS 61: Thunderbirds Made Us Cry: A Documentary We Wanted to Hate… and Loved Instead

Ones Ready

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 60:13


Send us a textThis was supposed to be a roast. A snarky hate-watch of the new Netflix Thunderbirds documentary. Instead? Aaron and Trent got ambushed by feelings. What started as a casual poo-poo sesh turned into a confession of admiration, aviation tears, and redemption arcs that hit harder than a Friday safety brief.We went from “tight flight suits and PR stunts” to "Astro gave up being an astronaut to save the team” — and dammit, we were in. From Primo's struggle bus to elite team dynamics, we broke down what it actually takes to perform under pressure when the whole Air Force is watching.Also in this ep: Marines choke-slamming passengers mid-flight, Memorial Day cringe patrols, fake Viking worship, Jesus-themed t-shirts, PTSD reality checks, and why “No More Drama, Ride a Llama” is now legally trademarked by Ones Ready. This one's unhinged, honest, and somehow… wholesome?

Universo de Misterios
1649 - Las dos misiones Viking encontraron vida actual en Marte en 1976, sugún el Dr Levin, director de los experimentos

Universo de Misterios

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 42:25


1649 - Las dos misiones Viking encontraron vida actual en Marte en 1976, sugún el Dr Levin, director de los experimentos. La NASA nunca se adhirio a esta opinión. Universo de Misterios tiene reservado el derecho de admisión y publicación de comentarios. Generalmente, los comentarios anónimos no serán publicados. Si hace comentarios con afirmaciones dudosas, arguméntelas aportando enlaces a fuentes fiables (este muro NO es una red social). En caso de no respaldar su comentario como se indica en la caja de descripción del episodio, su comentario podrá ser no publicado. Contacto con Universo de Misterios: universodemisteriospodcast@gmail.com La imagen de la miniatura que ilustra este episodio ha sido creada con la ayuda de una Inteligencia Artificial. Puedes hacerte Fan de Universo de Misterios y apoyarlo económicamente obteniendo acceso a todos los episodios cerrados, sin publicidad, desde 1,99 €. Aunque a algunas personas, a veces, puede proporcionar una falsa sensación de alivio, la ignorancia nunca es deseable. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Player One Podcast
BONUS: Ep.880: Transparent Disappointment Aftershow (10/3/23)

Player One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 42:29


If you support us on Patreon, you may know that we have been doing Aftershows weekly for many years. We are releasing Aftershows from the past (two years old) on Fridays for everyone's enjoyment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGNZWz9kW84 Transparent Disappointment Aftershow First-time quiz-sender Viking sends us a Jeopardy quiz with a potpourri selection of categories. If you have an idea for a game we can play in the Aftershow, email it to us at playeronepodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for your support!

Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond
1117: Global Passion Projects #2: Next-Level Change Makers: Philanthropy, Leadership and Innovation

Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 22:18


What do Bluetooth technology, royal heritage, and a billion-dollar gender gap in venture capital have in common?This episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond reveals the surprising, passionate connections that are powering global change—and it all unfolds at the Global Passion Project in Southampton.Join host Lou Diamond as he sits down with an eclectic mix of world changers, including His Royal Highness Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, early stage investor David Hamilton Nichols, and Rajiv Kapoor of Chai Ventures. Together, they pull back the curtain on the bold initiatives reshaping the future—spanning breakthrough health technology, the convergence of AI and human connection, and the fight to get more women into the highest ranks of venture capital. You'll discover the Viking origins of Bluetooth, why restaurant jobs are AI-proof, and the unconventional ways today's leaders are uniting passion, profit, and philanthropy.Key highlights include:The royal link between King Harald Bluetooth and wireless tech – and what that means for modern innovationA sneak peek into Cherish Hells' AI-powered health device, built to revolutionize care for aging populationsDavid Hamilton Nichols on investment trends, AI's dual-edged sword, and why “some of this BS just isn't worth it”Rajiv Kapoor's quest to make venture funding more inclusive for women, and the ecosystem approach needed to close the gender gapPlus, quickfire speed rounds on passions, pilates, swimming in the ocean, boating, and moreThis conversation is brimming with energy, expertise, and actionable inspiration for anyone ready to level up their impact.Episode Overview & Timestamps:00:00:02 – Introduction to Thrive Loud and the Global Passion Project00:01:01 – Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe on heritage, technology, and philanthropy00:02:05 – The Bluetooth king, cherished health innovations, and media influence00:07:03 – Investing in the future: why health, hospitality, and hands-on jobs will always matter00:08:06 – How to connect with Prince Mario-Max and his take on working royalty00:09:07 – Rapid-fire: passions, work-life balance, and ocean adventures00:10:04 – David Hamilton Nichols: Investing where purpose meets profit00:11:09 – AI, automation, and the convergence of industries00:13:24 – The magic of people, passion, and transformative business models00:14:06 – Advice for tough days: hit reset and focus on what matters00:14:44 – Ski trips and what's next for David Hamilton Nichols00:15:05 – Meet Rajiv Kapoor of Chai Ventures: betting on women and the VC ecosystem00:16:04 – Where women dominate: consumer, health, and the future of work00:17:17 – The reach of the Global Passions Project and the power of human connections00:18:15 – Tackling the VC gender gap: the ecosystem puzzle and early financial literacy00:19:45 – Openness, friendship, and finding your tribe00:20:09 – Rajiv Kapoor's speed round: pilates, Netflix, and surfing with the community00:20:58 – Connect with Chai Ventures and the story behind the chai00:21:44 – Closing thoughts and how to stay linked up with Thrive LoudReady to be inspired by those truly “thriving loud?” Hit play and join the movement!

Universo de Misterios
1648 - Crónicas Junto al Fuego - Los experimentos biológicos de las misiones Viking

Universo de Misterios

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 77:51


1648 - Crónicas Junto al Fuego - Y a partir del minuto 22: Los experimentos biológicos de las misiones Viking. Universo de Misterios tiene reservado el derecho de admisión y publicación de comentarios. Generalmente, los comentarios anónimos no serán publicados. Si hace comentarios con afirmaciones dudosas, arguméntelas aportando enlaces a fuentes fiables (este muro NO es una red social). En caso de no respaldar su comentario como se indica en la caja de descripción del episodio, su comentario podrá ser no publicado. Contacto con Universo de Misterios: universodemisteriospodcast@gmail.com La imagen de la miniatura que ilustra este episodio ha sido creada con la ayuda de una Inteligencia Artificial. Puedes hacerte Fan de Universo de Misterios y apoyarlo económicamente obteniendo acceso a todos los episodios cerrados, sin publicidad, desde 1,99 €. Aunque a algunas personas, a veces, puede proporcionar una falsa sensación de alivio, la ignorancia nunca es deseable. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian
Unveiling Oslo's Hidden Viking Legacy: A Bunker Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 16:22 Transcription Available


Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unveiling Oslo's Hidden Viking Legacy: A Bunker Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-12-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre satt ved det gamle radioapparatet, øynene fulle av forventning.En: Sindre sat by the old radio set, his eyes full of anticipation.No: Han var alene i en bunker under Oslos gater.En: He was alone in a bunker beneath Oslo's streets.No: Lufta var kald, og rommet luktet fuktig jord og gammelt metall.En: The air was cold, and the room smelled of damp earth and old metal.No: Det var tidlig høst, og lyset utenfor forsvant raskt.En: It was early autumn, and the light outside disappeared quickly.No: Plutselig kom det til liv en skurrende lyd fra radioen.En: Suddenly, a crackling sound came to life from the radio.No: "Astrid, hør på dette!" ropte han og slo raskt nummeret hennes.En: "Astrid, listen to this!" he shouted and quickly dialed her number.No: "Jeg tror jeg har funnet noe viktig."En: "I think I've found something important."No: Astrid, Sindre sin trofaste venn, var skeptisk men nysgjerrig.En: Astrid, Sindre's faithful friend, was skeptical but curious.No: Hun dukket opp med en lommelykt og en notatblokk.En: She showed up with a flashlight and a notepad.No: "Er du sikker på at dette ikke bare er støy igjen, Sindre?" spurte hun mens hun speidet rundt i det dunkle rommet.En: "Are you sure this isn't just noise again, Sindre?" she asked as she peered around the dim room.No: "Nei, denne gangen er det annerledes," insisterte Sindre.En: "No, this time it's different," insisted Sindre.No: Han justerte frekvensen forsiktig, og en mystisk stemme mumlet ord på gammelnorsk.En: He carefully adjusted the frequency, and a mysterious voice muttered words in Old Norse.No: De noterte alt nøye.En: They noted everything down carefully.No: Samme kveld inviterte de Kari, en lokal historiker, til bunkeren.En: That same evening, they invited Kari, a local historian, to the bunker.No: Hun var litt motvillig til å begynne med, men Sindre var overbevisende.En: She was a bit reluctant at first, but Sindre was convincing.No: "Vi tror det er en skatt her, kanskje knyttet til gamle myter," fortalte han Kari.En: "We think there's a treasure here, maybe linked to old myths," he told Kari.No: Kari satte seg ved bordet og begynte å tolke ordene fra radioen.En: Kari sat down at the table and began to interpret the words from the radio.No: "Dette kan være en referanse til en gammel legende," sa hun sakte.En: "This could be a reference to an old legend," she said slowly.No: "Skatten er kanskje ekte."En: "The treasure might be real."No: Bunkeren var et farlig sted, med sprukne vegger og tak som dryppet av fuktighet.En: The bunker was a dangerous place, with cracked walls and a ceiling dripping with moisture.No: Likevel, de tre var fast bestemt.En: Nevertheless, the three were determined.No: De fant hver sin hjelm med lommelykter og begynte å lete etter ledetråder.En: They each found a helmet with flashlights and began searching for clues.No: Stemningen var spent; de måtte være varsomme med skritt.En: The mood was tense; they had to be careful with their steps.No: De fant til slutt en inskripsjon i veggen.En: They finally found an inscription on the wall.No: Astrid bøyde seg nærmere og stirret.En: Astrid leaned closer and stared.No: "Det ser ut som et kart," ropte hun.En: "It looks like a map," she shouted.No: Kartet ledet dem lenger inn i bunkeren, der vibrasjonene fra den gamle radioen ble sterkere.En: The map led them further into the bunker, where the vibrations from the old radio grew stronger.No: Men så skjedde det som Astrid fryktet.En: But then what Astrid feared happened.No: Gulvet begynte å skjelve.En: The floor began to shake.No: "Vi må skynde oss!" ropte Kari.En: "We have to hurry!" shouted Kari.No: I en siste felles innsats fulgte de kartet og fant en skjult dør.En: In one last collective effort, they followed the map and found a hidden door.No: Bak døra lå ikke rikdom man kunne kjøpe ting for, men en samling av gjenstander fra en svunnen tid.En: Behind the door lay not riches one could buy things with but a collection of items from a bygone era.No: Skjold, sverd og keramikk fra vikingtid lå glemt i dette forlatte rommet.En: Shields, swords, and ceramics from the Viking Age lay forgotten in this abandoned room.No: "Det er en historisk skatt," sa Kari med øyne store av opphisselse.En: "It's a historic treasure," said Kari with eyes wide with excitement.No: Sindre så seg rundt, og smilet hans ble bredere.En: Sindre looked around, and his smile grew wider.No: "Det er verdt mye mer enn gull," innså han.En: "It's worth much more than gold," he realized.No: Dette funnet kunne forandre forståelsen av byens historie.En: This discovery could change the understanding of the city's history.No: De klatret forsiktig tilbake mot trygghet, lettet og glade.En: They carefully climbed back toward safety, relieved and happy.No: Sindre så på Astrid og Kari.En: Sindre looked at Astrid and Kari.No: "Jeg hadde aldri klart dette alene," sa han ydmykt.En: "I could never have done this alone," he said humbly.No: "Takk for at dere stolte på meg."En: "Thank you for trusting me."No: Utenfor blafret høstens løv, og Oslo badet i det myke, gyldne lyset fra kveldssolen.En: Outside, autumn leaves fluttered, and Oslo bathed in the soft, golden light of the evening sun.No: Tre venner, med en nyfunnet respekt for både hverandre og deres felles historie.En: Three friends, with a newfound respect for both each other and their shared history.No: Verden forestilte seg ikke lenger som en ensom reise.En: The world no longer imagined itself as a lonely journey.No: Han skjønte at samarbeid var gull verdt.En: He realized that collaboration was worth its weight in gold. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: forventningbunker: bunkerdamp: fuktigcrackling: skurrendeskeptical: skeptiskcurious: nysgjerrigdim: dunkelfrequency: frekvensmuttered: mumletlegend: legendemoisture: fuktighettense: spentinscription: innskriftvibrations: vibrasjonershaking: skjelveeffort: innsatshidden: skjultbygone: svunnenceramics: keramikkforgotten: glemtexcited: opphisselsehumble: ydmyktlight: lysfluttered: blafretunderstanding: forståelserelieved: lettetrespect: respektcollaboration: samarbeidriches: rikdomtreasure: skatt

Duck Season Somewhere
EP 616. Sweden Goose Hunting

Duck Season Somewhere

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 89:44


Following the morning scouting trip where thousands of greylag, Canada, and barnacle geese were seen, we huddle in a Swedish man cave full of motorcycles, game heads, and Viking artifacts to talk geese. Sweden's goose hunting comes alive in this wide-ranging conversation--origins, landscapes, species, tactics, philosophies, public attitudes, food traditions, lodging, unforgettable hunts. A deep look at waterfowl hunting and culture north of the Baltic.    ---------- More info: Sweden Goose Hunts ----------   Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com HuntProof Premium Waterfowl App Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

Tony Robinson's Cunningcast
We're back with …. New Discoveries at STONEHENGE

Tony Robinson's Cunningcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 44:03


Cunningcast is back and Tony is kicking off his new series with one of his favourite subjects, Stonehenge, where new discoveries show that once again this ancient site is throwing up new evidence. Tony has invited his old friend, leading archaeologist Mike Parker Pearson, to discuss the Altar Stone's Scottish origins and its implications for understanding the monument's significance.Also joining the chat is top geologist Jane Evans, whose new research has revealed the fascinating story of an ancient cow's journey from Wales to Stonehenge. Through isotope analysis, Jane has uncovered insights about the Stonehenge cow's diet and origins, leading to broader implications about our ancient communities and their interactions.Hosted by Sir Tony Robinson | Instagram @sirtonyrobinsonProducer: Melissa FitzGerald With Mike Parker Pearson Professor of British Later Prehistory, University College London. He specialises in British and European prehistory from the Neolithic to the Iron Age; Stonehenge and the British Neolithic; the Beaker people of Bronze Age Europe; the archaeology of the Western Isles (Outer Hebrides); the archaeology of Madagascar and the Indian Ocean; the archaeology of death and burial; public archaeology and heritage. Parker Pearson, M. 2023. Stonehenge: a brief history. London: Bloomsbury Publishing | https://www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph?docid=b-9781350192263 Parker Pearson, M., Bevins, R.I., Bradley, R., Ixer, R.E., Pearce, N.J.G. and Richards, C. 2024. ‘Stonehenge and its Altar Stone: the significance of distant stone sources'. Archaeology International 27: 113–37 | https://journals.uclpress.co.uk/ai/article/id/3293/ Professor Jane Evans Geologist whose early career focused on using isotope methods for dating rocks. She later turned her expertise toward archaeology, pioneering the use of isotopes to study past human migration. Now retired, she holds honorary professorships in archaeology at the Universities of Nottingham and Leicester and is an Honorary Research Associate at the British Geological Survey. Throughout her career, Jane has used the chemical signatures preserved in human remains to reveal where people came from and how they moved across landscapes. Her work has been central to major discoveries — from uncovering stories at Stonehenge and identifying Viking remains near Weymouth, to contributing to the investigation of King Richard III. Evans, J., Pashley, V., Wagner, D., Savickaite, K., Buckley, M., Madgwick, R. and Parker Pearson, M. In press. Sequential multi-isotope sampling through a Bos taurus tooth to assess comparative sources in strontium and lead. Journal of Archaeological Science | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0305440325001189Follow us:Instagram @cunningcastpod | X @cunningcastpod | YouTube @cunningcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Truth with Tara
#47 The Operatic Nordic Viking "Big Brev"

Truth with Tara

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 56:58


I sit down with the Operatic Nordic Viking himself, Big Brev, and what an incredible conversation it was. Don't miss this Truth with Tara Episode!

Leafbox Podcast
Interview: Dr Thomas Cook

Leafbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 78:05


Beyond the Bad Trip: Psychedelics, Myth, and the Rediscovery of Spiritual HealthTalking with Dr. Thomas Cook, psychiatrist, writer, on navigating the crossroads science, spirituality, and myth. On psychedelics (“bad trips”) as way markers back to the natural state, as tools for dissolving the walls of modern state, on genuine religious connection. On depression ego inward-facing, a comforting puppet show of self-talk, and the bad trip as its opposite: a shattering, outward-facing vision that shocks us back into relationship with the world.On the modern epidemic of skepticism, rationalism, and invisibility, and how psychedelics remove the Ring of Power to return us to childlike awe, returning us to visible beings once again. On demons, entities, and Tolkien's Sauron as metaphors for the hidden darkness we deny. On Christianity, paganism, and the rediscovery of primal virtues through psychedelic experience.On the failures of the pharmacological model of psychiatry and the limits of mainstream science, on folk medicine and scientific humility, on microdosing and sacredness, and on building a moral framework sturdy enough to contain powerful experiences. On the value of different tools, on the dangers and risks of psychedelics, on other ways. On madness as non ego. On introjection, on family as the root of culture, broken homes as the source of modern illness, on monogamy, jealousy, and the natural laws embedded in the human soul.A conversation discussing Dr Cook's latest essay on “The Benefits of Bad Trips”, on psychological surgery, psychedelics as spiritual compasses and tools to reconnect with awe..Dr Cook's Essay: The Benefits of a Bad Triphttps://beyondmentalhealth.com/the-benefits-of-a-bad-trip/Dr Cook's Medical Practice2022 Leafbox Interview with Dr CookExcerptsOn His Latest Essay So the original motivation is to give a hardheaded, more traditionally psychoanalytic explanation for why a bad trip in particularly heals depression… Psychedelics free people not just from rationalism, but also from moralism and depression is a form of moralism. It's a moral disease. It's a moralistic disease, and science is not moralistic. It's ontological….On Skepticism I see the atheist skeptical position as similar to the depressed position. That miraculous, wondrous outwardness that you get from psychedelics, that psychedelics restore people to a genuine religiosity, not a fake one.And they may even break down a person with fake religiosity. I think if they use a psychedelic, it may terrify them that they're not a believer anymore. They now you're back to the square one. Now you're back to where you were when you were a little kid. And you might feel like you're a pagan again.You may go out in the yard and look at the flowers and be tempted to worship them. And that's not a bad thing. That's natural. That's all humanity as it's in its starting point. We, for, that's just the starting point in humanity. You have to have sympathy on it.On Universal Soul It's hippie dippy, but it's also Native American. It's also Catholic. It's also Pagan. It's also Roman. It's also Viking. It's also Samoan. It's also Eskimo. Just look around the world. What do people value the most is family and their souls and the state of their soul.Dr. Cook does not recommend the use of any federally illegal drug. Get full access to Leafbox at leafbox.substack.com/subscribe

The History Podcast
The Fort: 4. The Break-in

The History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 14:24


The Royal Marines Commandos have launched their ground assault on Jugroom Fort.A jagged, v-shaped hole has been blasted into its side, and fresh from a nerve-wracking river crossing, the men of Zulu Company surge from their Viking vehicles to take up positions and press home their assault. This will be the location for "the break-in", the moment of any attack on an enemy encampment when the defences are breached. 5 Troop are the tip of the spear. Commanded by Al Weldon, Rifleman Marine Mike Cleary is "point man" - leading the way. Speaking for the first time about their experiences, Al and Mike describe the moment the eerie quiet of a seemingly deserted stronghold is shattered. Overwhelmed by enemy fire, Zulu Company regroup and attempt to marshal their casualties from the "killing ground". Last to leave, Company Sergeant Major Shep Shepherd describes last-ditch efforts to account for their missing man. Senior Marine, Lance Corporal Mathew Ford cannot be found. And as the enemy fire continues around them difficult decisions are made to ensure the safety of the rest of the company. The Fort is told solely by current and former members of the Armed Forces.Produced by Kev Core

Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast
BONUS: The Improbable Daddy of Western Postural Yoga

Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 60:07


Greetings from Kolkata, the birthplace of some of the main characters in the story of Yoga's journey to the West! In touring the homes of these folks, I've felt inspired to share with you a Yoga influencer from history that you might have not heard of! This episode previously aired in September 2022 as a Patreon bonus. Enjoy!Also, in this replay I'm launching my brand new, small and potent 5-part mastermind you'll actually make your first international retreat happen. Over two fun, focused months, you'll ditch the overwhelm and plan, price, and market your first international retreat with clarity and confidence. By the end, you won't just have ideas — you'll have your dates locked in, your offer crafted, and real steps taken toward a retreat that's ready for your students to buy! This is NOT simply a training course. It is YOU, ME and a small group of inspiring colleagues actually getting this work done and making your dream retreat a reality.Here is the link to check it out: https://www.amymcdonald.com.au/getitdoneretreatsJain, Andrea R (2015) Selling Yoga: from counterculture to pop culture, Oxford University Press, New YorkLove, Robert (2010) The Great Oom: The Improbable Birth of Yoga in America, Viking, New YorkNPR Recording: https://www.npr.org/2010/05/09/126610671/the-great-oom-yogas-wild-ride-to-respectability accessed 26 September 2022

Werewolf the Podcast
Werewolf the Podcast: There are not just Soldiers in the Trenches. (Episode 225)

Werewolf the Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 46:30 Transcription Available


Send us a textMajor Simon de Montfort is again in the frist world war doing his Supernatural expert thing. He stumbles on a conversation between a group of Soldiers. They are talking about some strange creature that they captured and killed. The Major wants to see what it is and help the war effort in his way. Let's find out what happens in this weeks exciting episode of Werewolf the Podcast: A Serial (Killer) Drama.Please check out Odin Apparel for amazing Viking-themed kits and our T-shirts. Preorder it now at this link.https://odinapparel24.myshopify.com/collections/werewolf-a-serial-killer-podcastThe Old Man's Podcast:The writing duo speak to the Old Man himself. Go check us out on his award-winning Podcast.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-old-mans-podcast/id1595940192?i=1000708626677Grendel Press, our horror genre partnerhttps://grendelpress.com/Grendel's very own cool Podcast.https://grendelpress.com/sinister-soup. Buy us a coffee at this link right here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilBuy a book about werewolves. Here it is, straight from a fang-filled mouth.Il LupoGreg's first Werewolf book. Brilliantly written characters in an incredible story. https://books2read.com/ILLUPOA Werewolf's Storyhttps://amzn.to/3BjXoZuWerewolf the Colouring Book.What should I do this evening? Why not sit and do some Wonderful Werewolf colouring?  Red may be a theme.https://amzn.to/40k93l6Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Greg's X profile:@SempaiGregWerewolf the Podcast:@AWerewolfsStoryWilIntro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/ Outro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/Support the show

We Enjoy...
Ep 226 - Mr. Low Frame Rate (PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS)

We Enjoy...

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 72:30 Transcription Available


Matt and Eric shield, sword, and bullet their way into the action-packed animated PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS, which sees Predators square off against ninjas, vikings, fighter pilots, and...love? Just kidding about the love part. 

Badlands Media
Alphas Make Sandwiches Ep. 36: Hair Hacks, Idioms, and History with a Twist

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 120:22


Ashe in America, Abbey Blue Eyes, Christy Lupo, and Jackie Espada bring another lively episode of Alphas Make Sandwiches. The ladies kick things off with playful banter about building a Badlands compound before diving into skincare tips, including lotion, deodorant, and the tallow bar, with fun hacks like using it to tame flyaway hair. They showcase their latest photo challenge and introduce next week's “fun with food” theme, all while laughing about behind-the-scenes antics. The conversation shifts to All Good's No Tox Smoothing Serum, complete with personal testimonies, before moving into the idiom of the week, “turn a blind eye,” and its naval origins with Admiral Horatio Nelson. History lessons cover Eisenhower's education act, the first U.S. flag flown in battle, NASA's Viking 2 Mars landing, Truman's first coast-to-coast TV broadcast, and early submarine warfare with the Turtle. They also discuss the origins of Uncle Sam, McKinley's assassination, and Codex 9/11, setting the stage for upcoming watch parties. Rounding things out are critiques of Jane Fonda's Vietnam-era betrayal, Gerald Ford's pardon of Nixon, and more sponsor shoutouts, blending humor, history, and heart.

The Folo by Travel Weekly
The new travel brands entering Europe river cruising -- A Summer Series episode

The Folo by Travel Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 28:25


This year, it's all about travel brands making their entry into Europe river cruising. We’ve been surprised this year by the number of established names moving in to the Rhine, Danube and beyond: Celebrity Cruises, Trafalgar and National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions among them. With Lisa Fitzgerald, a river-cruise expert advisor and founder of Fitzgerald Travel, and river cruise editor Brinley Hineman, we’re exploring why each of these brands is approaching river, and how they’re doing it in different ways. We’ll also look at the popularity of emerging destinations around the world, and numbers from Viking, the biggest river cruise line. This episode was edited for length and clarity. Since it was recorded on May 23, more information has been published about Celebrity's foray into river cruising -- and stay tuned for even more. Episode sponsor This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured International https://www.travelinsured.com Summer series This episode is the finale of our annual Summer Series, where we feature some of our favorite recent Folo by Travel Weekly discussions. New episodes return to the Folo Sept. 15! Related reports New: Celebrity River Cruises reveals room categories and first itineraries https://www.travelweekly.com/River-Cruising/Celebrity-River-Cruises-room-categories-first-itineraries New: Viking's advance bookings surge amid continued expansion https://www.travelweekly.com/River-Cruising/Viking-sells-out-2025-capacity-expands-global-offerings Lindblad, Trafalgar, Waldorf: More companies are attracted to river cruising https://www.travelweekly.com/River-Cruising/Insights/river-cruise-attracts-more-travel-companies River cruise lines are excited that Celebrity is wading into the business -- why? https://www.travelweekly.com/River-Cruising/Insights/River-lines-react-to-Celebrity-Cruises-entry No slowing down for river cruising: 2026 looks better than 2025 https://www.travelweekly.com/River-Cruising/River-cruise-bookings-surging-for-2026?ct=river Dispatch, Riverside Debussy: An indulgent, fine-dining experience https://www.travelweekly.com/Blogs/Dispatch/Fine-dining-in-the-Vintage-Room-on-Riverside-Debussy?ct=river Fitzgerald Travel https://fitzgeraldtravel.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar
And it all comes down to this Viking fans. Are you ready for some football?

The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 7:12


The Vikings take on the Bears in Chicago on Monday night football. What is going on with Harrison Smith? Will Christian Derasaw play and what can fans expect from J.J. McCarthy? Analysis from Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press, who talked with Vineeta from MSP Airport this morning, prior to leaving for the Windy City.

Reading Materials
Author Spotlight: L. V. Matthews | Bonus Episode

Reading Materials

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 57:01


In this episode of Reading Materials, we sit down with L. V. Matthews to discuss her gripping new thriller To Love A Liar, out September 11, 2025. We explore the art of plotting twists that keep readers guessing, the secrets behind her book dedications, and how she manages to write chilling mysteries while raising two children.Join us for a conversation full of insight, intrigue, and a peek behind the curtain of a masterful storyteller.Thank you to Viking and Penguin for sending us advanced copies of To Love a Liar.

Anglo-Saxon England
Æthelred's Early Reign

Anglo-Saxon England

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 14:32


There are few kings in English history that are as maligned as Ethelred. Forever remembered as ‘the Unready', Ethelred's reign was regarded even by those writing only fifteen years after its end as a time of chaos when England was beset by a renewed Viking menace and the king himself was forced to flee the kingdom, albeit temporarily. Ultimately though, Ethelred's reign would set the stage for a successful Danish invasion and the rise of Cnut. Credits – Music: 'Wælheall' by Hrōðmund Wōdening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQfdqIyqJ4g&list=LL&index=5&ab_channel=Hr%C5%8D%C3%B0mundW%C5%8Ddening Social Media - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anglosaxonengland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anglo-Saxon-England-Podcast-110529958048053 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anglosaxonenglandpodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morning Joes
The Purple Returns—Preview Vikes-Bears on MNF in Chicago

Morning Joes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 65:29


McCarthy will be surrounded on offense by a new offensive line, is joined in the backfield by Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones, and a healthy T.J. Hockenson fortifies the pass-catching crew of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison (in game four) to give the second-year Viking signal caller plenty of assistance in the first season as a starting NFL quarterback.

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À Senja, en Norvège, des archéologues ont découvert un cercueil viking contenant une femme et un chien, témoignage rare de rites funéraires.Traduction :In Senja, Norway, archaeologists uncovered a Viking boat burial containing a woman and a dog—rare funerary ritual evidence. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed
Book Worms: Vikings! - ABC 04

The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 35:48


Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash as they dive into the July reading theme: Vikings!In this “book worms” episode, the hosts share their thoughts on how Vikings feature in literature—exploring whether the theme lends itself best to fiction or popular non-fiction, and how well Viking culture is researched in popular stories. They discuss their group's book choice, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, and give a brief rating summary, inviting listeners to join the conversation on their Discord.Highlights include Judith's Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless, Ash's The Goddess of Nothing At All by Cat Rector, and Tilly's Valhalla by Tom Holt—each offering a unique take on Viking and myth-inspired storytelling.Monthly Book: Valkyrie: The women of the Viking world by Johanna Katrin FridriksdottirOther books mentioned:Women of the Dunes (Sarah Maine)River Kings (Kat Jarman)Children of Gods and Fighting Men (Shauna Lawless)The Gospel of Loki (Joanne Harris)Thud! (Terry Pratchett)ContactDiscordWebsiteInstagramEmailMusic"Little Adventure" by Sergei ChetvertnykhTranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/archaeo-book-club/04ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN StoreAffiliatesMotion

The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed
Field Notes: Vikings! - ABC 03

The Archaeology Podcast Network Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 31:20


Join Tilly, Judith, and Ash in Episode 3 as they set sail into the July reading theme: Vikings!In this “field notes” episode, they share their own experiences with Viking archaeology, history, and literature, swapping favourite stories and first impressions. They discuss why Vikings remain such a popular and important topic, how research has changed over time, and why this theme continues to capture imaginations across disciplines.Next episode, they'll dive into the book club's pick, Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, along with personal reading recommendations, so stay tuned!Monthly Book: Valkyrie: The women of the Viking world by Johanna Katrin FridriksdottirOther books mentioned:Ragnar Loðbruk's SagaHistory of the Danes by Saxo GrammaticusAnglo-Saxon ChronicleGretti's SagaPoetic EddaVolsung SagaLast Light of the Sun by Guy Gavriel KayLinksNorse Mythology and Nazi PropagandaOrigins of Neo-Nazi and White Supremacist Terms and SymbolsBirka Warrior Woman/Grave BJ 581ContactDiscordWebsiteInstagramEmailMusic"Little Adventure" by Sergei ChetvertnykhTranscriptsFor rough transcripts of this episode, go to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/archaeo-book-club/03ArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN StoreAffiliatesMotion

Chutando a Escada
Tomara que você seja deportado, com Jamil Chade

Chutando a Escada

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 39:16


Tatiana Teixeira e Yasmim Reis (OPEU) entrevistam o jornalista Jamil Chade sobre seu livro Tomara que você seja deportado. O episódio discute os impactos do trumpismo na sociedade americana, a normalização do ódio, a erosão da democracia e as conexões com o bolsonarismo no Brasil. Jamil relata experiências pessoais e profissionais nos EUA, incluindo o episódio que inspirou o título do livro, além de encontros com figuras como o “Viking do Capitólio”. No final, Yasmim apresenta um boletim sobre as recentes medidas autoritárias do governo Trump, como o envio de tropas à Venezuela. The post Tomara que você seja deportado, com Jamil Chade appeared first on Chutando a Escada.

Who Would Win
Red Hulk vs Megatron - Who Would Win Masters

Who Would Win

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 33:21 Transcription Available


Welcome to Who Would Win Masters!Host Sam Proof joins Ray Stakenas to challenge the entire Who Would Win Show community to round after round of spirited debate!Former judges, members of the WWW community, and any passionate fans out there will be coming on the show to debate their favorite character against the Who Would Win Champion: Ray Stakenas!This week the Grudge Match between Beorn the Viking and Ray will be laid bare as they debate the awesome power of Rulk vs the Prowess of the Decepticon Leader. Sam will come to a decision, but we want to hear from all of you on Facebook, IG, Threads, and our very own Patreon to let your voices get heard!If YOU think you've got what it takes, email a one minute demo to WhoWouldWinShow@Gmail.com and let's see if you're ready to face the challenge...You can now support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/WhoWouldWinShowCheck out the Who Would Win YouTube Channel!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvvgEElLPGQG2GXkqMhQ5JwJoin our Facebook Group: Who Would Win PodcastFollow us on IG and Threads: @WhoWouldWinShow @AlmightyRay316 @SamProofCheck out the Who Would Win Merch Store:WhoWouldWinStore.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/who-would-win/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Life Gorgeous
Viking Pride & Birthday Bonanza | The Life Gorgeous

The Life Gorgeous

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 19:30


Kilby is back from his glorious birthday celebration and all his focus is on THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS. Kilby previews the season opener at Chicago on Monday Night and is imploring Head Coach KOC to run the ball and protect JJ McCarthy. Huge first game for JJ - Kilby can't wait. Plus, some details from the California Coastline Birthday Bonanza. So much fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marvelous Mouse Talk
Discover Viking Cruises

Marvelous Mouse Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 41:00


In this episode, we dive into the world of Viking Cruises, a brand known for its elegant ships, cultural enrichment, and destination-focused itineraries. We'll explore what makes Viking unique in the cruise industry, from its immersive shore excursions and all-inclusive value to its refined, adult centered atmosphere onboard. Whether you're curious about ocean voyages or river sailings, this episode will give you a clear picture of what to expect when sailing with Viking, and why so many travelers consider it the ultimate way to explore the world in comfort and style.To get in touch with one of the Travel Agents featured on this episode from Marvelous Mouse Travels, please contact them at: Kari: Kari.Becker@MarvelousMouseTravels.comCharlene: Charlene@MarvelousMouseTravels.comVisit our website to request a quote or find out more information at www.MarvelousMouseTravels.comView our Youtube Channel: Marvelous Mouse Travels - YouTube

Kate, Tim & Marty
Brad from Ancestry Reveals Tim's SHOCKING DNA Results!

Kate, Tim & Marty

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 8:18 Transcription Available


Turns out Tim’s family tree isn’t as simple as he thought… Brad from Ancestry dropped some wild results live on air. We’re talking way more backgrounds than Tim ever imagined, a trait that proves he’s a true Viking, and even a link to Aussie history that blew all our minds. You’ve gotta hear what crime his ancestor committed to end up here — it’s so perfectly Tim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate, Tim & Marty
Tuesday's Show: Tim's Viking Toe!!!

Kate, Tim & Marty

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 37:27 Transcription Available


From mascots losing their heads to chopping boards that could kill your dinner party vibes — we covered it all today. Brad revealed Tim’s ancestry results and let’s just say… he’s more Irish than he ever knew and there’s even a Viking toe in the mix. Fifth Harmony shocked everyone with a surprise reunion, Taylor Swift smashed yet another record, and we asked the big one: where did he break up with you? Spoiler — Brisbane’s got some hot spots for heartbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Werewolf the Podcast
Werewolf the Podcast: Why a Werewolf at War? (Episode 224)

Werewolf the Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 18:34


Send us a textThis week, we learn about Fenrir Wolf Soul and how he came about. How he is attracted to conflict and how he owes the devil her due. Please check out Odin Apparel for amazing Viking-themed kits and our T-shirts. Preorder it now at this link.https://odinapparel24.myshopify.com/collections/werewolf-a-serial-killer-podcastThe Old Man's Podcast:The writing duo speak to the Old Man himself. Go check us out on his award-winning Podcast.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-old-mans-podcast/id1595940192?i=1000708626677Grendel Press, our horror genre partnerhttps://grendelpress.com/Grendel's very own cool Podcast.https://grendelpress.com/sinister-soup. Buy us a coffee at this link right here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WerewolfwilBuy a book about werewolves. Here it is, straight from a fang-filled mouth.Il LupoGreg's first Werewolf book. Brilliantly written characters in an incredible story. https://books2read.com/ILLUPOA Werewolf's Storyhttps://amzn.to/3BjXoZuWerewolf the Colouring Book.What should I do this evening? Why not sit and do some Wonderful Werewolf colouring?  Red may be a theme.https://amzn.to/40k93l6Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/werewolfthepodcast/Greg's X profile:@SempaiGregWerewolf the Podcast:@AWerewolfsStoryWilIntro partnership with Grendel Press.Intro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/ Outro partnership with Grendel Press.https://grendelpress.com/Support the show

The Social-Engineer Podcast
Ep. 319 - The Doctor Is In Series - Can You Trust Your Gut? - All About Intuition

The Social-Engineer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 27:05


Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.   In today's episode, Chris and Abbie delve into the fascinating world of intuition and gut feelings. They explore whether these instincts are rooted in biology or shaped by past experiences and discuss the science behind how our brains process environmental cues to make quick decisions. [Sept 1, 2025]   00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 01:02 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                 02:23 - New Book Announcement -          Lilly the Brave Lion - Dr. Abbie Maroño 03:34 - The Topic of the Day: All About Intuition 06:04 - Is Intuition Always Right? 10:39 - Training Over Instinct 13:56 - Teaching Autonomy 16:39 - Facing Hard Truths 20:19 - Lack of Self Trust 24:06 - Intuition or Trauma Response? 26:16 - Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org   Find us online: -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd -          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy     References: American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Intuition. In APA Dictionary of Psychology. Retrieved March 29, 2025, from https://dictionary.apa.org/intuition   Bechara, A., Damasio, H., Tranel, D., & Damasio, A. R. (1997). Deciding advantageously before knowing the advantageous strategy. Science, 275(5304), 1293–1295. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.275.5304.1293   Dane, E., & Pratt, M. G. (2007). Exploring intuition and its role in managerial decision making. Academy of Management Review, 32(1), 33–54. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2007.23463682   Gigerenzer, G. (2007). Gut feelings: The intelligence of the unconscious. Viking.   Hodgkinson, G. P., Langan-Fox, J., & Sadler-Smith, E. (2008). Intuition: A fundamental bridging construct in the behavioral sciences. British Journal of Psychology, 99(1), 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1348/000712607X216666   Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, fast and slow. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.   Lieberman, M. D. (2000). Intuition: A social cognitive neuroscience approach. Psychological Bulletin, 126(1), 109–137. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.126.1.109   Sadler-Smith, E., & Shefy, E. (2004). The intuitive executive: Understanding and applying 'gut feel' in decision-making. Academy of Management Executive, 18(4), 76–91. https://doi.org/10.5465/ame.2004.15268692

Nova Club
Le retour ! Lundi nouveautés : Blood Orange, Dijon, Tame Impala, Steve Lacy, Myd, Flume et plus !

Nova Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 112:17


tracklist : Tracey — sleazy New order — everything's gone green Mechatok — you don't exist Steve lacy — nice shoes Myd — our home Blood orange — mind loaded Zayallcaps — Work int out Water from your eyes — playing classics Viking de la guadeoloupe — gade douvent Dijon — fire Tyler, The Creator — ring ring ring Joey Valence, brae — have to cry Flume, Emma Louise — homicide Nikki nair, Yune Pinku — somebody Jim Legxacy — new David Bowie Jim Legxacy — d.b.a.b Daniel Salinas — straussmania Bailey Hibbs — say less Sophia Stell— All my friends are models Tame impala — end of summer Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Grimfrost Podcast
#18: Johan Runer – What Viking Graves Reveal About Power, Identity, and Control

Grimfrost Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 82:41


Archaeologist Johan Runer joins us to explore how Viking society was held together without kings, police, or central power. From burial rituals to land rights and runestones, we look at how authority, ownership, and identity were built from the ground up.We talk about decentralized power, grave goods as legal markers, and the invisible laws that shaped Viking life. This episode is about real people, not just warriors and sagas—and how archaeology brings their world back to life.Available on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.

You're Dead To Me
Viking Women: wives, weavers and warriors

You're Dead To Me

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 57:48


Greg Jenner is joined in medieval Scandinavia by historian Dr Eleanor Barraclough and comedian Chloe Petts to learn about the fascinating women of the Viking age. The popular stereotype of the Vikings is pretty macho: bearded men on boats, heading out to raid, pillage and burn down monasteries. There are some famous images of Viking warrior women: shieldmaidens, Valkyries and various goddesses. But what about the lives led by ordinary women in medieval Scandinavia and across the Viking world? In this episode we look at the real history behind the myths and stereotypes, exploring daily life for Viking women: their roles as wives and mothers, the work they did as weavers and healers, the gods they prayed to, the archaeological traces they left behind, as well as the sad reality that many women in the Viking world were enslaved. We also look at women who lived lives out of the ordinary – as queens, sorceresses, and warriors. If you're a fan of feminist history, the intimate details of daily life in the past, and fantastical myths and legends, you'll love our episode on Viking Women. If you want to know more about the Vikings, check out our episodes on Leif Erikson and Old Norse Literature. And for more fearsome warrior women, there's our episode on Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba. You're Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past. Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Clara Chamberlain Written by: Clara Chamberlain, Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Gill Huggett Senior Producer: Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars

Estadão Notícias
Se o Brasil virou o adulto das Américas, o que será da criançada? | Estadão Analisa

Estadão Notícias

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 45:31


No “Estadão Analisa” desta sexta-feira, 29, Carlos Andreazza fala sobre a polêmica capa da edição desta semana da revista britânica The Economist, com o ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro (PL). O brasileiro é retratado com um chapéu igual ao que usava o “Viking do Capitólio”, um dos apoiadores do presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, na invasão do Congresso americano em 6 de janeiro de 2021. O “Viking do Capitólio”, como passou a ser chamado o ativista de extrema direita Jake Chansley, tornou-se um dos símbolos do ataque à sede do Poder Legislativo do país. Assine por R$1,90/mês e tenha acesso ilimitado ao conteúdo do Estadão.Acesse: https://bit.ly/oferta-estadao O 'Estadão Analisa' é transmitido ao vivo de segunda a sexta-feira, às 7h, no Youtube e redes sociais do Estadão. Também disponível no agregador de podcasts de sua preferência. Apresentação: Carlos AndreazzaEdição/Produção: Jefferson PerlebergCoordenação: Manuella Menezes e Everton OliveiraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Terri Cole Show
753 Create Better Connections with Dr. Jody Carrington

The Terri Cole Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 37:39


Today I'm super excited to share an interview with Dr. Jody Carrington! Jody is a fearless advocate for authentic human connection in her speaking, writing, and clinical psychology. She shares so much about her personal story: From how her upbringing on a farm in the rural town of Viking, Alberta taught her that she couldn't rest to the way her identity was challenged when she learned that her parents had been hiding a secret sibling from her for her whole life. Plus, Jody shares her insights on trauma, empathy, and the power of analog human connection. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/753

Nordic Mythology Podcast
Ep 278 - Mythbusting with Richard Wakeman

Nordic Mythology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 102:14


In this week's episode, Dan and Mags team up with Richard Wakeman to combine their knowledge to determine what is fact and what is fiction in Viking history and archaeology.------------------------------------------------Follow Richard on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/richardkwakemanAlso check out his tattoo studio's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/old.world.remainsFollow Margrethe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/arkeomagsFollow the Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nordicmythologypodcastIf you like what we do, and would like to be in the audience for live streams of new episodes to ask questions, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NordicMythologypodcastCheck out Dan's company, Horns of Odin, and the wide range of handmade items inspired by Nordic Mythology and the Viking Age. Visit: https://www.hornsofodin.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Counsel of Trent
#1073 - The Actual Problem with The Viking's Male Cheerleaders

The Counsel of Trent

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 22:52


In this episode, Trent explores the deeper philosophical reason many people are repulsed by the Viking's male cheerleaders. The Disgusting End of the Slippery Slope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mGsr0leHrU&t=1564s My reaction to the new gay romantic comedy “Bros” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aAKR2iWQtk&t=511s God and the Gay Christian: A Critical Review https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/god-and-the-gay-christian-a-critical-review

RJ Bell's Dream Preview
NFL Player Props Season Preview

RJ Bell's Dream Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 52:46


Munaf Manji and Lonte Smith talk NFL season long player props and much more. The 2025 NFL season kicks off with Pregame's Props Podcast diving into NFL player props and futures betting. Host Munaf Manji (0:05–0:59) returns after last year's success, joined by Lonte Smith from the College Football Podcast, ready to break down the best season-long prop bets across quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. By the one-minute mark (0:59–1:18), Lonte expresses excitement for profitability and preparation as kickoff approaches. Munaf (1:18–2:34) lays out the plan: four props each across positions, reminding listeners to shop for the best numbers. Quarterbacks open the show. Lonte (2:35–4:16) takes Justin Herbert under 3,650.5 yards, pointing to Jim Harbaugh's run-heavy approach, the addition of Najee Harris, Herbert's injury history, and a tough AFC West. Munaf (4:16–6:21) agrees, highlighting Herbert's inconsistency, weak defenses inflating numbers last year, and how divisional upgrades could suppress his totals. Munaf (6:24–8:59) then targets J.J. McCarthy under 3,650.5 yards. The rookie Viking, fresh off an ACL recovery, faces high expectations equal to top-12 rookie seasons all time. With Justin Jefferson's hamstring, Addison's suspension, and a run-first scheme with Aaron Jones, he calls the over unrealistic. Lonte (9:00–10:45) echoes that McCarthy isn't a gunslinger and won't consistently reach 300 yards weekly. Running backs bring debate. Lonte (11:22–12:53) bets Breece Hall over 5.5 rushing TDs, boosted by Justin Fields creating lighter boxes and red-zone chances. Munaf (12:59–15:45) takes the opposite side, fading Hall's rushing yards under 850.5 due to offensive line issues, Fields' dual-threat style, and negative game scripts forcing the Jets to pass. Receivers headline next. Lonte (18:41–19:32) backs Tyreek Hill over 980.5 yards, calling it a buy-low after last season's 959 yards. Munaf (21:07–23:21) supports the case, noting Hill's 82 career TDs and Miami's playoff-or-bust year. Munaf (23:22–25:33) also hammers Mike Evans over 950.5 yards, citing his decade-long 1,000-yard streak, Mayfield's trust, and a thin Bucs WR corps. Tight ends feature with Lonte's favorite play (28:13–30:52): Tyler Warren over 575.5 yards. A first-round pick in an empty Colts WR room, Warren projects as a focal point. Munaf (31:14–35:11) agrees, pointing to his 6'6” frame and red zone upside. For his final pick, Munaf (31:14–35:11) highlights Drake London over 1,225.5 yards, citing Michael Penix Jr.'s arm and London's 100-catch, 1,271-yard 2023. Lonte (35:12–37:08) compares London to Mike Evans and sees expanded slot usage boosting targets. They close with bonus leans: George Pickens over 875.5 yards in Dallas' pass-first system (38:00–39:19), Bucky Irving over 1,000.5 rushing yards if he seizes RB1 (41:27–43:49), and Matthew Stafford unders given lingering back injuries (43:50–44:55). Both spotlight C.J. Stroud (44:59–49:14) as a breakout candidate with new weapons, betting angles pointing to potential MVP value at 25–30/1. This debut 2025 Props Podcast underscores why NFL season-long player prop betting is surging: sharp handicapping, injury context, scheme fits, and matchup analysis. From Herbert and McCarthy unders to Hill, Evans, Warren, and London overs, the insights offer bettors actionable edges for the new season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuff That Interests Me
The Useless Metal That Rules the World

Stuff That Interests Me

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 16:57


The Secret History of Gold comes out this week. Here for your viewing pleasure is a fim about gold based on the first chapter.“Gold will be slave or master”HoraceIn 2021, a metal detectorist with the eyebrow-raising name of Ole Ginnerup Schytz dug up a hoard of Viking gold in a field in Denmark. The gold was just as it was when it was buried 1,500 years before, if a little dirtier. The same goes for the jewellery unearthed at the Varna Necropolis in Bulgaria in 1972. The beads, bracelets, rings and necklaces are as good as when they were buried 6,700 years ago.In the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, there is a golden tooth bridge — a gold wire used to bind teeth and dental implants — made over 4,000 years ago. It could go in your mouth today.No other substance is as long-lasting as gold — not diamonds, not tungsten carbide, not boron nitride. Gold does not corrode; it does not tarnish or decay; it does not break down over time. This sets it apart from every other substance. Iron rusts, wood rots, silver tarnishes. Gold never changes. Left alone, it stays itself. And it never loses its shine — how about that?Despite its permanence, you can shape this enormously ductile metal into pretty much anything. An ounce of gold can be stretched into a wire 50 miles long or plate a copper wire 1,000 miles long. It can be beaten into a leaf just one atom thick. Yet there is one thing you cannot do and that is destroy it. Life may be temporary, but gold is permanent. It really is forever.This means that all the gold that has ever been mined, estimated to be 216,000 tonnes, still exists somewhere. Put together it would fit into a cube with 22-metre sides. Visualise a square building seven storeys high — and that would be all the gold ever.With some effort, you can dissolve gold in certain chemical solutions, alloy it with other metals, or even vaporise it. But the gold will always be there. It is theoretically possible to destroy gold through nuclear reactions and other such extreme methods, but in practical terms, gold is indestructible. It is the closest thing we have on earth to immortality.Perhaps that is why almost every ancient culture we know of associated gold with the eternal. The Egyptians believed the flesh of gods was made of gold, and that it gave you safe passage into the afterlife. In Greek myth, the Golden Apples of the Hesperides, which Hercules was sent to retrieve, conferred immortality on whoever ate them. The South Americans saw gold as the link between humanity and the cosmos. They were not far wrong.Gold was present in the dust that formed the solar system. It sits in the earth's crust today, just as it did when our planet was formed some 4.6 billion years ago. That little bit of gold you may be wearing on your finger or around your neck is actually older than the earth itself. In fact, it is older than the solar system. To touch gold is as close as you will ever come to touching eternity.And yet the world's most famous investor is not impressed.‘It gets dug out of the ground in Africa, or some place,' said Warren Buffett. ‘Then we melt it down, dig another hole, bury it again and pay people to stand around guarding it. It has no utility. Anyone watching from Mars would be scratching their head.'He's right. Gold does nothing. It does not even pay a yield. It just sits there inert. We use other metals to construct things, cut things or conduct things, but gold's industrial uses are minimal. It is a good conductor of electricity, but copper and silver are better and cheaper. It has some use in dentistry, medical applications and nanotechnology. It is finding more and more use in outer space — back whence it came — where it is used to coat spacecraft, astronauts' visors and heat shields. But, in the grand scheme of things, these uses are paltry.Gold's only purpose is to store and display prosperity. It is dense and tangible wealth: pure money.Though you may not realise it, we still use gold as money today. Not so much as a medium to exchange value but store it.In 1970, about 27 per cent of all the gold in the world was in the form of gold coinage and central bank or government reserves. Today, even with the gold standard long since dead, the percentage is about the same.The most powerful nation on earth, the United States, keeps 70 per cent of its foreign exchange holdings in gold. Its great rival, China, is both the world's largest producer and the world's largest importer. It has built up reserves that, as we shall discover, are likely as great as the USA's. If you buying gold or silver coins to protect yourself in these “interesting times” - and I urge you to - as always I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.Ordinary people and institutions the world over use gold to store wealth. Across myriad cultures gold is gifted at landmark life events — births and weddings — because of its intrinsic value.In fact, gold's purchasing power has increased over the millennia, as human beings have grown more productive. The same ounce of gold said by economic historians to have bought King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon 350 loaves of bread could buy you more than 1,000 loaves today. The same gold dinar (roughly 1/7 oz) that, in the time of the Koran in the seventh century, bought you a lamb would buy you three lambs today. Those same four or five aurei (1 oz) which bought you a fine linen tunic in ancient Rome would buy you considerably more clothing today.In 1972, 0.07 ounces of gold would buy you a barrel of oil. Here we are in 2024 and a barrel of oil costs 0.02 ounces of gold — it's significantly cheaper than it was fifty years ago.House prices, too, if you measure them in gold, have stayed constant. It is only when they are measured in fiat currency that they have appreciated so relentlessly (and destructively).In other words, an ounce of gold buys you as much, and sometimes more, food, clothing, energy and shelter as it did ten years ago, a hundred years ago or even thousands of years ago. As gold lasts, so does its purchasing power. You cannot say the same about modern national currencies.Rare and expensive to mine, the supply of gold is constrained. This is in stark contrast to modern money — electronic, debt-based fiat money to give it its full name — the supply of which multiplies every year as governments spend and borrowing balloons.As if by Natural Law, gold supply has increased at the same rate as the global population — roughly 2 per cent per annum. The population of the world has slightly more than doubled since 1850. So has gold supply. The correlation has held for centuries, except for one fifty-year period during the gold rushes of the late nineteenth century, when gold supply per capita increased.Gold has the added attraction of being beautiful. It shines and glistens and sparkles. It captivates and allures. The word ‘gold' derives from the Sanskrit ‘jval', meaning ‘to shine'. That's why we use it as jewellery — to show off our wealth and success, as well as to store it. Indeed, in nomadic prehistory, and still in parts of the world today, carrying your wealth on your person as jewellery was the safest way to keep it.The universe has given us this captivatingly beautiful, dense, inert, malleable, scarce, useless and permanent substance whose only use is to be money. To quote historian Peter Bernstein, ‘nothing is as useless and useful all at the same time'.But after thousands of years of gold being official money, in the early twentieth century there was a seismic shift. Neither the British, German nor French government had enough gold to pay for the First World War. They abandoned gold backing to print the money they needed. In the inter-war years, nations briefly attempted a return to gold standards, but they failed. The two prevailing monetary theories clashed: gold-backed versus state-issued currency. Gold standard advocates, such as Montagu Norman, Governor of the Bank of England, considered gold to be one of the key pillars of a free society along with property rights and habeas corpus. ‘We have gold because we cannot trust governments,' said President Herbert Hoover in 1933. This was a sentiment echoed by one of the founders of the London School of Economics, George Bernard Shaw — to whom I am grateful for demonstrating that it is possible to have a career as both a comedian and a financial writer. ‘You have to choose (as a voter),' he said, ‘between trusting to the natural stability of gold and the natural stability of the honesty and intelligence of the members of the Government… I advise you, as long as the Capitalist system lasts, to vote for gold.'On the other hand, many, such as economist John Maynard Keynes, advocated the idea of fiat currency to give government greater control over the economy and the ability to manipulate the money supply. Keynes put fixation with gold in the Freudian realms of sex and religion. The gold standard, he famously said after the First World War — and rightly, as it turned out — was ‘already a barbarous relic'. Freud himself related fascination with gold to the erotic fantasies and interests of early childhood.Needless to say, Keynes and fiat money prevailed. By the end of the 1930s, most of Europe had left the gold standard. The US followed, but not completely until 1971, in order to meet the ballooning costs of its welfare system and its war in Vietnam.But compare both gold's universality (everyone everywhere knows gold has value) and its purchasing power to national currencies and you have to wonder why we don't use it officially today. There is a very good reason: power.Sticking to the discipline of the gold standard means governments can't just create money or run deficits to the same extent. Instead, they have to rein in their spending, which they are not prepared to do, especially in the twenty-first century, when they make so many promises to win elections. Balanced books, let alone independent money, have become an impossibility. If you seek an answer as to why the state has grown so large in the West, look no further than our system of money. When one body in a society has the power to create money at no cost to itself, it is inevitable that that body will grow disproportionately large. So it is in the twenty-first century, where state spending in many social democracies is now not far off 50 per cent of GDP, sometimes higher.Many arguments about gold will quickly slide into a political argument about the role of government. It is a deeply political metal. Those who favour gold tend to favour small government, free markets and individual responsibility. I count myself in that camp. Those who dismiss it tend to favour large government and state planning.I have argued many times that money is the blood of a society. It must be healthy. So much starts with money: values, morals, behaviour, ambitions, manners, even family size. Money must be sound and true. At the moment it is neither. Gold, however, is both. ‘Because gold is honest money it is disliked by dishonest men,' said former Republican Congressman Ron Paul. As Dorothy is advised in The Wizard of Oz (which was, as we shall discover, part allegory), maybe the time has come to once again ‘follow the yellow brick road'.On the other hand, maybe the twilight of gold has arrived, as Niall Ferguson argued in his history of debt and money, The Cash Nexus. Gold's future, he said, is ‘mainly as jewellery' or ‘in parts of the world with primitive or unstable monetary and financial systems'. Gold may have been money for 5,000 years, or even 10,000 years, but so was the horse a means of transport, and then along came the motor car.A history of gold is inevitably a history of money, but it is also a history of greed, obsession and ambition. Gold is beautiful. Gold is compelling. It is wealth in its purest, most distilled form. ‘Gold is a child of Zeus,' runs the ancient Greek lyric. ‘Neither moth nor rust devoureth it; but the mind of man is devoured by this supreme possession.' Perhaps that's why Thomas Edison said gold was ‘an invention of Satan'. Wealth, and all the emotions that come with it, can do strange things to people.Gold has led people to do the most brilliant, the most brave, the most inventive, the most innovative and the most terrible things. ‘More men have been knocked off balance by gold than by love,' runs the saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Disraeli. Where gold is concerned, emotion, not logic, prevails. Even in today's markets it is a speculative asset whose price is driven by greed and fear, not by fundamental production numbers.Its gleam has drawn man across oceans, across continents and into the unknown. It lured Jason and the Argonauts, Alexander the Great, numerous Caesars, da Gama, Cortés, Pizarro and Raleigh. Brilliant new civilisations have emerged as a result of the quest for gold, yet so have slavery, war, deceit, death and devastation. Describing the gold mines of ancient Egypt, the historian Diodorus Siculus wrote, ‘there is absolutely no consideration nor relaxation for sick or maimed, for aged man or weak woman. All are forced to labour at their tasks until they die, worn out by misery amid their toil.' His description could apply to many an illegal mine in Africa today.The English critic John Ruskin told a story of a man who boarded a ship with all his money: a bag of gold coins. Several days into the voyage a terrible storm blew up. ‘Abandon ship!' came the cry. The man strapped his bag around his waist and jumped overboard, only to sink to the bottom of the sea. ‘Now,' asked Ruskin, ‘as he was sinking — had he the gold? Or had the gold him?'As the Chinese proverb goes, ‘The miser does not own the gold; the gold owns the miser.'Gold may be a dead metal. Inert, unchanging and lifeless. But its hold over humanity never relents. It has adorned us since before the dawn of civilisation and, as money, underpinned economies ever since. Desire for it has driven mankind forwards, the prime impulse for quest and conquest, for exploration and discovery. From its origins in the hearts of dying stars to its quiet presence today beneath the machinery of modern finance, gold has seen it all. How many secrets does this silent witness keep? This book tells the story of gold. It unveils the schemes, intrigues and forces that have shaped our world in the relentless pursuit of this ancient asset, which, even in this digital age, still wields immense power.That was Chapter One of The Secret History of Gold The Secret History of Gold is available to pre-order at Amazon, Waterstones and all good bookshops. I hear the audiobook, read by me, is excellent. The book comes out on August 28.Hurry! Amazon is currently offering 20% off.Until next time,Dominic This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

Mike Drop
A Green Beret's First-Hand Account of Operation Viking Hammer | Ep. 254 | Pt. 1

Mike Drop

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 92:43


Dive into this epic conversation on the Mike Drop Podcast with Green Beret legend Mark Giaconia. A 20-year Army veteran who traded infantry boots for Special Forces grit, Mark opens up about his raw reaction to 9/11—burning with jealousy as Fifth Group charged into Afghanistan, only to carve his own pinnacle in Iraq's brutal ops. But before the GWOT glory, he takes us back to the forgotten chaos of Bosnia in the late '90s, where peacekeeping turned into high-stakes intel gathering: embedding in remote villages, renting houses amid fresh war scars, and dodging tense standoffs with Serbian cops who grabbed their weapons at the sight of an American. From concealed pistols and civilian rides to wild encounters—like spotting a Beirut bombing fugitive in a roadside eatery or monitoring Russian convoys on the brink of World War III—Mark's stories pulse with the raw edge of undercover life in a powder keg. We geek out on metal shredding (check Patreon for the deep dive), philosophy from Socrates to Nietzsche, and his time-travel wish to homestead in colonial Connecticut. Whether it's surviving Ranger School's 200+ day grind, losing 40 pounds in the suck, or bonding with locals over slivovitz amid genocide echoes, this episode hooks you with unfiltered warrior wisdom, historical twists, and the unexamined life's brutal truths. Don't miss Mark's insights on human nature, founding principles, and why the Balkans' hospitality hides a world of shadows—perfect fuel for any Mike Drop fan craving real talk from the front lines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan
837 - Seth's Baby is Here!

A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 117:05


• Sponsor plugs for Bart Merrick realtors and Just Call Mo • Wordplay with Hot Crystal Van/Rainy Bart Merrick • Housing market slow, Fed rates, experience matters, houses sitting, real estate biggest decision • Friday free show announced • Seth Petruzzelli guest, first appearance in years, brings daughter Vera • Jokes about health, colonoscopy, IAS syndrome • Baby sounds on mic, Dan's CTE/death song • Parenting sacrifices, kids growing fast, dance studio life • Seth juggling dojo, house sale stress, slanted room, inspectors nitpicking • House dropped from $1.799M to $1.299M • Million-dollar homes common now, Trump house in Winter Park lowers appeal • Seth reads Brown Bear to Vera, dad life fulfilling • Dojo students still testing, but marketing neglected • Friends like Jackal help, his daughter earns black belt • Vera choking scares, anti-choking device, treadmill running gag • Butt cancer jogging jokes • Seth bullied as “mop head,” dad threatened principal with karate death blow • Tommy adjusting to sixth grade, awkward transitions, name-using debate • Seth recalls Christian school and Bishop Varel drug issues • Seth's boat broke after sitting too long • Looking for female roommate to help babysit Vera, prefers no dogs, okay with reptiles • Parenting challenges with Vera's SpaghettiOs diet • Ongoing B6 toxicity muscle twitching • Vera learning karate punches in Japanese • Music break: Teen Mortgage “Box” • Hollerbach's German Restaurant wins Best Restaurant 2025 • Praised for schnitzel, sausage platter, pork shank, spätzle, kids menu • New T&D pins available, Knight's Table events • Straw hats by Hittin Skins/Danger Brain • Fantasy Football draft on Twitch with catering from The Joint • Pinball Dudes tournament with Ross and EJ, better camera setup • Draft frustrations • Max learning breakdancing, hitting windmills, hopes to impress peers • Dan recalls drumming at black church, excitement for son's moments • Listener Jeff “Nutman” visits, therapist, offers Tom scraping therapy for “limp cock foot” • MRI inconclusive, willing to try gua sha • Miami Heat guard Marcos Perez stole 400+ jerseys/memorabilia, sold $1.9M • LeBron Finals jersey resold $3.7M • Items from Wade, Butler, Bosh, Mourning, Shaq • Lack of cameras allowed theft, facing 10 years • Dolphins security family tie mentioned • Tyreek Hill cleats worth ~$10K • Caller Rob's recurring butt abscess, hospital lancing, embarrassing but funny • Fiber supplements and clean bowel jokes • Caller recalls Sarasota Pee-wee Herman theater, Guthrie's gut box • Make-A-Wish survivor “owe back” jokes • Peanut roadside stories • Local rapper MC Search, Pete Nice memorabilia scam • Music by White Reaper, Bowling Shoes • Sponsor Modern Plumbing Industries offering discounts and installs • Jen joins, surname debates, euphonium joke, Becca in jazz band • Hogan death rumor • Jen fixes engines, bad financial decisions, Gateway PC, Mars Music credit spree, Technics 1200s • Pregnant in court with detoxing lawyer • Blockbuster decline stories, stealing media, renting consoles, like Home Depot waste • Insurance jobs pay well but hated • Jen considering insurance, influencer idea dismissed, maybe producer • Crystal stops in for peanuts • Food service memories • Blockbuster porn rental awkwardness • Norm and Crystal contributions • 3D printing toys, micropenises, valve caps • Scandinavian kaffeost voicemail, Viking toughness • Voicemail about orgasms • Heat warning • Viral Bijan Robinson drill • Dan scooter photoshoot, motorcycle safety, Brad Hines death, SeaWorld ride memory • Bike discomfort, anatomy jokes, DCF concerns • Jen birthday wishes, insurance job search, old silly emails • Show wrap-up and comedic disclaimer ### **Social Media:**   [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:**   [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)

CNBC's
Big Tech Sells Off.. And Viking Therapeutics Plunges On Weight Loss Pill Data 8/19/25

CNBC's "Fast Money"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 43:38


Tech taking it on the chin, as big tech sells off in today's session. The Mag-7 names pulling down the space, and the semi stocks feeling the heat. Plus A biotech bummer. Shares of Viking Therapeutics tanking after the company posted disappointing weight loss drug pill trial data. What it means for the company's next move, and the impact it could have on potential M&A action.Fast Money Disclaimer

Story Pirates
Buried Treasure: A Hamster's Workday/Backstroke Raptor (S2E1)

Story Pirates

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 31:20


Welcome to a new series called ‘Buried Treasure' where we throwback to some of our favorite full episodes from the Story Pirates archives. Today, we're revisiting the first episode of season 2, which features two classic songs as well as the story of how Siegfried the Orange, brave Viking warrior helped the Story Pirates take to the skies. Originally aired January 31st, 2019.