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Put salt (aka sodium chloride) in your pasta water and you'll end up with delicious spaghetti. Put pure sodium in it instead… and it will explode. It's the latest edition of “The Element of Surprise,” our occasional series about the hidden stories behind the periodic table's most unassuming atoms, isotopes, and molecules. This time we're talking all about sodium. It's the periodic table's saltiest element. It powers your body like a battery and you need it to survive. So why is too much of it bad for you? Plus, how did salt help the North win the Civil War? Featuring Raychelle Burks, Trisha Pasricha, Ashley Dumas. Produced by Felix Poon. For full credits and transcript, visit outsideinradio.org. SUPPORT Outside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Follow Outside/In on Instagram or join our private discussion group on Facebook. LINKS Watch a 1947 newsreel of the US Army disposing thousands of pounds of pure sodium into a lake in Washington State, causing massive explosions. See images of the Slanic Salt Mine in Romania and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland, now major tourist sites. Check out Theodore Gray's “Sodium Party” YouTube video series where he drops sodium chunks of various sizes into water to observe how they explode. Here's the first video in the series.Want to learn more about the role of salt throughout human history? Read Mark Kurlansky's Salt: A World History. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
They caught $200 billion in fraud — now Congress wants to take away the tools that found it. Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers are joined by fraud investigator Andy McClanahan to expose a buried amendment that would ban federal agencies from buying the data they use to hunt criminal fraud networks. Critics call it the "digital defunding of the police." Plus: a $14B Russian Medicare bust, the IRS keeping your biometrics while fraud cops get cut off, and Washington State chaos — a ballot box that exploded, 360 blank ballots in a dumpster, and voter cards where 92% of names were Chinese. Take away the data, and investigators go back to a notepad and pencil. Here's who benefits. Subscribe at TheDrillDown.com
John Canzano talks about college baseball, the Oregon Ducks, Oregon State, Washington State, a dumb person on a United Airlines flight, and the future of the Pac-12. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com. Visit GreshamFord.com for a new or pre-owned vehicle!
In this week's episode, host Margaret Walls welcomes to the podcast Nick Bratton, who works as a program manager in King County, Washington State, coordinating and promoting market-based conservation through the voluntary transfer of development rights. As an incentive-based approach to land use, transfer of development rights (TDR) programs enable property owners to sell the development rights on some of their land while setting aside some of the land so it remains undeveloped natural space. TDRs have great potential to facilitate both land conservation and residential or commercial development, all without the need for government funding. Walls and Bratton talk about Bratton's work in King County's TDR program, his observations on TDRs more broadly, and what he views as factors for success with such programs. References and recommendations: “Jazz Cruise Series Vol. 1” album by Kelvin Momo; https://open.spotify.com/album/05PU51SCYUrmmFgV6Qvmvs Subscribe to stay up to date on podcast episodes, news, and research from Resources for the Future: https://www.rff.org/subscribe/
Washington State's premier social wellness spa is done waiting for the legislature to get its act together — and Nashville just won. The expansion south isn't a growth story. It's a verdict on what WA has become for small business operators trying to build something in an overregulated, overtaxed environment.This is the story Democrats don't want told: the businesses that leave quietly. No layoffs headline, no factory closure press conference — just a founder who looked at two states, ran the numbers, and picked the one that doesn't punish success. Nashville gets the jobs, the tax revenue, and the entrepreneur. Washington gets the vacancy.Sean breaks down what this expansion signals about the accelerating business flight from the Pacific Northwest and why Olympia keeps pretending the problem doesn't exist.CHAPTERS0:00 Progressive Seattle's Budget Meltdown…1:42 Seattle Spa Relocates to Nashville2:14 Businesses Follow Starbucks to Nashville4:05 Katie Wilson Dismisses Departing…5:13 Tennessee Courts Businesses Seattle…6:34 Starbucks Expands Nashville, Cuts…8:08 Soak and Sage Nashville Expansion…9:06 Washington Business Climate Forcing…9:48 Washington Gold Tax Drives Dealer to…12:07 Aerospace Supplier Chooses Idaho Over…14:45 Washington Still in Denial About Exodus16:33 Democrat Supermajority Hostile to…18:43 Starbucks Workers Refuse Tennessee MoveSubscribe to @reasonablenews for daily coverage of the stories Pacific Northwest media won't touch.#Seattle #Taxes #LocalPolitics
Marci Villanueva is a Washington State scrapbooker with a colorful, symmetrical style and a genuine love of embellishments. As the June 2026 featured artist at Simple Scrapper, she joins us for this My Way episode to share what keeps her coming back to her craft room in a season of life that also includes going back to school for a master's degree in graphic design.
Josh McPherson is a pastor, author, founder of Stronger Man Nation, and leader of Grace City Church in Washington State. In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux sits down with Josh for a powerful conversation about the crisis of manhood in America, the responsibility of fathers, and why boys need more than comfort, entertainment, and passive encouragement.Josh breaks down what it means for a man to be ready, willing, and able to do his job in the service of others, no matter the cost to himself. He shares the heart behind The Stronger Boy Way, his book and rite-of-passage program designed to help fathers intentionally lead their sons into manhood through challenge, mentorship, skill-building, and affirmation.Chad and Josh also discuss the need for men to step back into leadership in their homes, churches, communities, and nation. From fatherhood and mentorship to courage, responsibility, politics, culture, and faith, this episode is a call for men to stop sitting on the sidelines and start carrying the weight they were made for.Josh also shares the vision behind Freedom Con, a gathering of Christian men focused on restoring courage, conviction, and statesmanship in a culture that desperately needs strong, godly men.00:00 Intro00:49 Welcome Josh McPherson01:18 Freedom Con and the Men's Conference Lineup03:05 What Is The Stronger Boy Way?04:02 What Does It Mean to Be a Man?05:07 Fathers Leading Sons Into Manhood07:32 Rite of Passage as a Starting Line09:42 Patches, Challenge Coins, and Building Strong Boys13:33 Why Boys Need Intentional Fathers17:21 Why It's Never Too Late to Start18:39 Brotherhood, Mentorship, and Mission20:45 America's Manhood Crisis27:12 Vision, Permission, and Help for Men30:19 Why Pastors Need Moral Courage37:53 Freedom Con and Christian Statesmanship49:30 Washington State's Valley Forge Moment01:03:53 Faith, Veterans, and the White House01:18:18 Closing Thoughts and Patreon GiveawayJOSH'S LINKS:Stronger Man Nation: https://www.strongermannation.comWarrior Poet Society: https://www.warriorpoetsupplyco.comFreedom Con - Use promo code ROBO for 50% off: https://www.freedomcon26.com/ticketsStronger Boy Way Kit: https://www.warriorpoetsupplyco.com/p...——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: / theresilientshow Follow Us On Instagram: / resilientshow Follow Us On Twitter: / resilientshow Follow Us On TikTok: / resilientshow LIVE RESILIENT STORE:https://shop.theresilientshow.comFollow Chad: / chadrobo_official https://x.com/ChadRoboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: https://www.smith-wesson.comVortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.comGatorz Eyewear: https://www.gatorz.comAllied Wealth: https://alliedwealth.comBioPro+: https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30BioXCellerator: https://www.bioxcellerator.comCore Medical: https://coremedicalgrp.com/chadpodcas...------The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with Mighty Oaks Foundation.
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The #1 Seed Aztecs put together some big time performances in the Mountain West Conference Tournament but fell in the Championship game vs Washington State. The Spitballer's return to put a big picture perspective to the amazing turn-around season for the Aztecs and what it means going forward.
A look at Washington State's history and seeing how it is or isn't presented in larger national histories. Email: whydocountriesexist@gmail.com Website: https://whydocountriesexist.libsyn.com/ Patreon: patreon.com/Whydocountriesexist797 Paypal: paypal.me/whydocountriesexist Feedback and request forum: https://forms.gle/H5hG9zcZbFPBAz8t7 Intro 0:00 American histories 1:40 Native Americans 4:24 Colonial and Settler Washington 14:25 Statehood 26:57 New deal and world war 2 36:32 Modern history 41:59 What does our sources say about Washington? 53:04 Cascadia 1:02:36 Where does Washington fit? 1:06:29 Outro and conclusion 1:11:05
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The news to know for Wednesday, May 27, 2026! We'll tell you about another Republican race that seems to have been shaped by President Trump, and why this one is making some GOP leaders nervous. Also, the White House's new plan to crack down on leaks to the media. And there's another dangerous hazmat situation, this time in Washington State. Plus, a historic heat wave impacting popular summer travel destinations, NASA's new blueprints for a long-term base on the moon, and excitement building for the World Cup — who made Team USA's roster, and who got snubbed. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
Mason opens up about how she went viral on social media. Spoiler alert: it was oversharing. People are worried about Justin Beiber… again. Is Ryan Reynolds distancing himself from Blake Lively? Jlo is in her single era. So is Mason. Is Sabrina Carpenter too short for fashion? It SNOWED in Tahoe. Vinnie is still on the hunt for the perfect deodorant. There was an explosion of a chemical tank in Washington State. “No more, we're FULL!” - Charlotte, NC. Plus, lazy gigs that pay a ton.
Hour 1: Mason opens up about how she went viral on social media. Spoiler alert: it was oversharing. People are worried about Justin Beiber… again. Is Ryan Reynolds distancing himself from Blake Lively? Jlo is in her single era. So is Mason. Is Sabrina Carpenter too short for fashion? It SNOWED in Tahoe. Vinnie is still on the hunt for the perfect deodorant. There was an explosion of a chemical tank in Washington State. “No more, we're FULL!” - Charlotte, NC. Plus, lazy gigs that pay a ton. Hour 2: A famous OnlyFans model turned down $15 Million for this reason. Matty would sell it for WAY less. RFK Jr. got bit by snakes. Come see Matty at Carrington College today! Looking down is bad for your neck. We don't have any suggestions on how to help, but there it is. Being single has its perks. First off, no one will eat your burrito, and you can nap anytime you want! Hour 3: Let's talk about Summer House! Amanda and West “defended' their actions in part 1 of the reunion, and no one is impressed. Lil Wayne is engaged! A local road rage incident ended in a shooting. A bizarre real estate investment in San Francisco. Looking for a way to connect with nature? Cheek out The Friends of Sausal Creek! A Pickleball player finally lost their cool. Summer is coming! It's time to figure out what to do with those kids. Don't forget about Bob's Movie Club. Tomorrow we are discussing ‘Ferris Bueller's Day Off.' Hour 4: Sydney Sweeney is selling her bath water… again?! Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin - are they together or what? The All American Rejects says artists should be held accountable for their high ticket prices. Pierre Deny of ‘Emily in Paris' passed away suddenly. Russell Crowe wants to know why you have a problem with him. The gang is fortunate enough to have seen a TON of live music. Here are their favorite experiences!
In this reflective episode, Brian opens up a conversation he's been turning over for a while now. Occam's razor, the principle he quotes on this show more than any other, and why it keeps walking back into the room every time he tries to make sense of a Sasquatch report, a piece of evidence, or a guest's wilder claim. He walks through what the principle actually says versus the bumper sticker version most people learn, why simple isn't really the right word for what Occam was getting at, and how a good razor cuts both ways for the lazy skeptic and the eager believer alike.Brian also gets honest, on the record, about his disagreement with Bill Munns on the new Capturing Bigfoot documentary and the forty second clip the filmmakers say was shot on 1966 film stock. With genuine respect for Bill and the work he's done, Brian walks through why the simplest explanation for that footage isn't the one Bill is offering, why he thinks Bill is working backward from a conclusion rather than forward from the evidence, and why the honest position is to keep both possibilities on the table while the rest of the story unfolds.From the witness record and dermal ridges to the Sierra Sounds, from his own 2024 sighting in Washington State to the absence of a body that remains the field's central problem, this episode lays out the biological case clearly and then turns to the part that's been on his mind lately.The shift among some of his guests toward an interdimensional, telepathic, paranormal Sasquatch, and the slippery slope of explaining one mystery by stacking another mystery on top of it.Brian closes with a hard look at citizen science.The documentation discipline he learned in the academy, the role of independent labs, the value of negative results, the trap of confirmation bias, and the patient work that eventually moved meteorites and the giant squid from myth to accepted science.Email BrianGet Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.Have you had a Bigfoot encounter, Sasquatch sighting, Dogman experience, or other cryptid or paranormal encounter? We'd love to hear your story. Email brian@paranormalworldproductions.com to be featured on a future episode of Sasquatch Odyssey.Sasquatch Odyssey is a leading Bigfoot and cryptid podcast exploring real encounters, field research, and scientific analysis of the Sasquatch phenomenon.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss an episode.
Early Tuesday morning, a chemical tank ruptured at a paper mill in Southwest Washington, killing at least two people and injuring eight more. At least nine more people are still unaccounted for as of Wednesday morning. Hundreds of community members held a vigil Tuesday evening to honor those affected by the tragedy. Recovery efforts were suspended yesterday evening due to the ongoing threat of corrosive chemicals at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company. We’ll hear from state Sen. Jeff Wilson from Washington’s 19th Legislative District, which covers Longview. Wilson grew up in Longview and ran a private sector waste management firm before going into politics. He’ll share his experience of working as an environmental cleanup contractor at the Longview paper mill over the years
On Tuesday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett starts off today's show sharing his thoughts on PiggyGate and the Mariners cannot continue putting Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo in this situation. Something needs to change and it needs to change quickly. John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com sits down with Puck to discuss the biggest question marks for all the northwest college football schools heading into the summer. Will WSU fans step up? Can Jedd Fisch get his offensive going? Will Dante Moore take the next step and is JaMarcus Shephard ready at Oregon State? They also discuss the Pac-12 and MWC financial settlement that appears to greatly benefit the Pac-12 and they discuss the Washington State baseball team qualifying for postseason play and will be playing Oregon State on Friday in the Eugene regional. Brad Adam, Mariners TV, joins Puck from Sacramento and he's trying to make sense of what's going on with Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo and could this be a problem in the Mariners clubhouse? Puck gets a special visit from Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” who has some serious issues with how the Mariners are handling Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo. Bill states that the Mariners need to make a call now and put an end to the piggyback. “On This Day…” A Boston Garden miracle Puck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” Left for dead and WSU baseball pushes through(1:00) Puck (8:18) John Canzano (32:13 ) Brad Adam (47:57) Bill Krueger, “Old School Baseball” (1:05:55) “On this Day….” (1:15:15 ) “Hey, What the Puck!?”
John Canzano talks about the NCAA College Baseball Tournament and is joined by Washington State coach Nathan Choate. The Cougars will play in the Eugene Regional. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com Support our sponsor -- GreshamFord.com
This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Seanan McGuire, author of STRIXHAVEN: OMENS OF CHAOS. About STRIXHAVEN: OMENS OF CHAOS: Eula Blue was supposed to be a mage. That was before the war came—before the fight for the Multiverse devastated Eula's home, and with it her hopes for a magical education. But the destruction of the war also brought something new: the ability to travel to other planes. And when Eula receives an invitation to study magic at a distant school called Strixhaven, she leaps to take it. To make it through their first semester, they'll have to fight for their place in this new world—or else they'll be dead before their final exams. About Seanan McGuire: Seanan McGuire lives and works in Washington State, where she shares her somewhat idiosyncratic home with her collection of books, creepy dolls, and enormous blue cats. When not writing–which is fairly rare–she enjoys travel, and can regularly be found any place where there are cornfields, haunted houses, or frogs. A Campbell, Hugo, and Nebula Award-winning author, Seanan's first book (Rosemary and Rue, the beginning of the October Daye series) was released in 2009, with more than twenty books across various series following since. Seanan doesn't sleep much. This week's picks: Seanan: How to Survive Camping: The Man With No Shadow by Bonnie Quinn Tracy: Aye, Dark Overlord! (Game) Patrick: 3D Printed Life Tracker/HP Counter Links: Seanan McGuire on BluSky Tracy Townsend on BluSky Patrick Hester on Instagram The Functional Nerds Patreon Page © 2026 Patrick Hester The post Episode 704-With Seanan McGuire appeared first on The Functional Nerds.
Illinois just lost $6 billion in adjusted gross income as residents voted with their feet — and the state's political class still hasn't figured out why. Under Governor Pritzker, Illinois has delivered nearly every policy that Washington Democrats are now promising: progressive income taxes, expanded public spending, and a regulatory environment that treats businesses as a problem to be managed. The result is a fiscal bleeding that can't be cauterized without reversing the politics that caused it.Washington State is tracking the same arc. The wealth tax push, the capital gains surcharge, and the steady drumbeat of "make the rich pay" rhetoric are identical to the playbook Pritzker ran before Illinois became a cautionary spreadsheet. The people most capable of leaving are always the first ones out — and they don't send a forwarding address to the tax authority.Sean breaks down where Illinois stands, who's actually leaving and why, and what the numbers say about Washington's near-term trajectory if Olympia keeps borrowing from Springfield's disaster playbook.CHAPTERS0:00 Illinois' Loses $6 Billion as…2:30 Illinois $6 Billion Warning for…3:48 Mayor Wilson Waves Goodbye to…5:26 Starbucks Cuts 252 Jobs, Expands in…6:39 Former Governor Warns Democrats on Taxes7:37 Seattle's New Public Toilet Gamble9:17 Luxury Listings Surge After Tax Proposal10:35 Man Falls Through Ballard Gym Ceiling11:33 Washington Following Illinois Into…12:51 Downtown Seattle 36% Vacant13:51 What Tennessee Has That Washington…15:04 World Cup Will Spotlight Seattle's…Subscribe to @reasonablenews for daily coverage of the stories Pacific Northwest media won't touch.#Seattle #UrbanDecay #ProgressiveCities
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka (who is going to run for Mayor) is sounding the alarms about Seattle’s business environment. Left-wing activists want the city of Seattle to issue a state of emergency for LGBTQ people. Renters in the Seattle-area are paying more than double double housing costs to own a home. // As the World Cup nears, Seattle and Washington State as a whole still don’t have nearly enough cops and Bob Ferguson’s efforts to resolve the problem haven’t made any progress. // Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence. TSA is going start offering offsite screening.
3pm - Washington state’s tax debate is missing half the equation // GUEST: Jon Scholes, president & CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association // What's your favorite Folklife food item? Jeff Bezos reveals why politicians never actually fix anything // 180K people expected to move through SEA Airport to start Memorial Day weekend
Seattle's Starbucks workers are getting exactly what they asked for — and it's not pretty. After refusing to relocate to the company's Nashville hub and clinging to remote work arrangements, layoffs are now reportedly incoming for employees who believed ideological solidarity was a job benefit. Red states don't have to chase you out when your politics do the work for them.Meanwhile, Seattle's socialist mayor is floating a city income tax and capital gains tax on top of an already brutal cost-of-living crisis. Washington State's constitution has historically blocked income taxes, but Seattle's progressives have never let a legal obstacle slow them down. They will come after your paycheck, your portfolio, and your business — and they will call it compassion.Together, these two stories are the clearest snapshot yet of a city actively destroying itself: workers choosing unemployment over living somewhere functional, and politicians determined to tax away whatever's left. The Seattle doom loop isn't a metaphor anymore — it's official municipal policy.CHAPTERS0:00 Socialist Seattle Mayor Pushes City…3:07 Starbucks Workers Resist Nashville Move3:53 Howard Schultz's Progressive About-Face5:02 How Corporations Quietly Exit Cities6:03 Seattle Staff Reject Tennessee…7:13 Katie Wilson and the Seattle Bubble8:13 Move to Nashville or Lose Your Job9:09 What Nashville Has That Seattle Doesn't10:43 Starbucks Profits While Seattle Declines12:46 Tennessee's Values Drive the Culture Gap13:30 Real ID Headaches in Washington State14:40 Tennessee Declares Nuclear Family Month15:27 Retention Bonuses Before the Layoffs16:58 Katie Wilson's Day-One Starbucks BoycottSubscribe to @reasonablenews for daily coverage of Pacific Northwest politics, urban failure, and the stories the mainstream press won't touch. New episodes every weekday.#Seattle #BudgetDeficit #ProgressivePolicies
In 1996, Sarah DeJonghe was a 20-year-old Navy Seabee stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Two guys in uniform approached her on base and invited her to church. She said no. They came back anyway. Four months later, Sarah was out of the Navy and on her way to a Bible seminary in Washington State. She didn't see it coming. Neither did the dozens of other military members who found themselves drawn into the New Testament Christian Churches of America, a church that has spent decades planting itself outside US military bases around the world, marketing itself as a home away from home for single, lonely soldiers. Former members say it's a cult. *** Listen to PRETEND now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chain-of-command-part-1/id1245307962 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On February 4, 2003, four-year-old Sofia Juarez left her home in Kennewick, Washington, with a dollar in her hand and plans to walk to a nearby store. She never made it there. What followed was Washington State's first AMBER Alert, a massive search, and a case that has haunted Sofia's family and community for more than two decades. Over the years, investigators have pursued witness statements, vehicle descriptions, possible sightings, and renewed leads including a viral TikTok video that brought Sofia's case back into the national spotlight. In this episode, we walk through the day Sofia disappeared, the investigation that followed, the people still searching for answers, and the questions that remain. Sofia Lucerno Juarez was four years old when she disappeared from Kennewick, Washington, on February 4, 2003. She is Hispanic, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time, she was about 3 feet tall and weighed around 33 pounds. She was last seen wearing a blue or red long-sleeved shirt, blue overalls, violet socks, white shoes, and gold hoop earrings. She may use the last name Hernandez. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kennewick Police Department at 509-585-4208 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST. For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com For even more content or to further support the show, join the Voices for Justice Patreon. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @VFJPod Instagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcast TikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Facebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: @SarahETurney Instagram: @SarahETurney TikTok: @SarahETurney Facebook: @SarahETurney YouTube: @SarahTurney The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Merle is a veteran paranormal investigator from Langley, British Columbia, and a familiar voice to fans of Spaced Out Radio through the popular monthly segment Ghosts of the Great White North. With more than twenty years of experience investigating haunted locations, unexplained activity, and paranormal phenomena, Merle has built a reputation for his calm, methodical, and respectful approach to the supernatural. Blending historical research with real-world investigations, he has explored some of North America's most notorious haunted locations, including Barkerville Historic Town in British Columbia, the Mackay Mansion in Virginia City, and the eerie St. Ignatius Hospital in Washington State. Through his work with The Paranormal Road Trippers, Merle continues to document chilling encounters, ghost hunts, and haunted history for audiences fascinated by the unknown.Beyond the investigations, Merle is also known for sharing stories surrounding haunted artifacts and paranormal experiences tied to his personal collection of supernatural objects. Featured on programs such as Ghostly Activities and the Paranormal Road Trippers YouTube channel, he discusses everything from protective practices to encounters with spirits believed to be attached to Victorian-era relics. Whether appearing on Spaced Out Radio, leading investigations, or uncovering haunted legends on the road, Merle's passion for the paranormal and dedication to authentic storytelling continue to captivate ghost hunters, horror fans, and believers in the unexplained across Canada and beyond.Spaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern. We broadcast LIVE every night. #UFO #UAP #AlienDisclosure #UFOSightings #UFOCoverUp #Aliens #SpacedOutRadio #Paranormal #UFOCommunity #disclosure -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.
The Spitballer's return to take an overview of San Diego State's last MW Tournament. The Aztecs caught fire at the end of the season and now are the #1 seed. Washington State, Air Force, UNLV, Nevada, and New Mexico fill in the rest of the bracket and it's going to be a hot one out in Mesa, Arizona.
Washington State transportation officials are weighing toll increases to $18 on SR 167 and I-405 after toll revenue fell $10 million short of projections — and the stakes extend to Southwest Washington drivers who could face future I-5 tolls. Rep. Andrew Barkis calls the timing poor with gas prices nearing $6 per gallon in parts of the state. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washingtonians-could-see-toll-rates-increase-to-18-along-sr-167-i-405-next-year/ #SR167 #I405 #TollRates #I5Bridge #WashingtonState #Transportation #ClarkCounty #WSDOT #Infrastructure #Politics
On this week's episode of The Ultimate Assist, John Stockton and Ken Ruettgers sit down with pastor, speaker, and Stronger Man Nation founder Josh McPherson for one of the most wide-ranging — and controversial — conversations the show has had yet. From masculinity and fatherhood… to politics, faith, freedom, and the future of America — Josh argues that many of today's cultural problems stem from one central issue:Strong men have been taught to become passive men. Josh shares why he believes modern culture increasingly portrays masculinity as “toxic,” why young men are struggling with purpose and responsibility, and how the collapse of family structure affects everything from crime and addiction to politics and education. The conversation dives into:Why “weak men open the door for bad men”The rise of victim culture and anti-patriotismWhy churches stayed silent during COVID lockdownsThe importance of fathers, discipline, and responsibilityHow politics became impossible to ignore for many familiesWhy Josh believes Washington State has become a testing ground for dangerous ideasThey also discuss Josh's upcoming FreedomCon event at the Gorge Amphitheater in Washington — a gathering focused on faith, family, patriotism, and rebuilding strong communities through strong leadership. Whether you agree with him or not, this episode challenges many of the assumptions shaping modern culture — and asks a difficult question:What happens to a society when men stop leading, protecting, and taking responsibility?
On Tuesday's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett opens the show discussing the great night for Colt Emerson and the Mariners, plus, what a performance by Victor Wembenyama! John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com joins Puck to also chat about Victor Wembenyama and his impact on the NBA. They also discussed the settled lawsuit between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West Conference. They also discussed how pivotal the week one matchup for Demond Williams is for him against Washington State because Husky fans are waiting to jump on him. They also covered the Brendan Sorsby story. The current Texas Tech quarterback suspended for betting on college sports. It's been revealed what else he bet on and you won't believe all the action he had. Brad Adam, Mariners TV, joins Puck to react to Colt Emerson's first hit and home run. Plus, the status of Brendan Donovan, the future of J.P. Crawford, and the Bryce Miller/Luis Castillo piggyback experiment. “On This Day…” Big day in baseball historyPuck wraps up the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?” J.P. Crawford is the ultimate teammate (1:00) Puck (9:15) John Canzano (37:35) Brad Adam (1:04:39) “On this Day….” (1:07:41 ) “Hey, What the Puck!?”
‘No Hate in WA State' is quickly becoming the most hateful political entity in existence. Seattle police union worries about World Cup safety. Drug addicts told it's OK if they kill their pets. Anti-racist missing person alerts are actually really, really racist.
Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in Pac-12 news.According to reports from Mark Zeigler and Jon Wilner, the Mountain West and Pac-12 have agreed in principle to a settlement on a lawsuit that challenged the $150 million the MW claims the Pac-12 and its member schools owe it. What does this mean for the respective conferences?Also, Jason and Eric discuss a report regarding a Washington State Board of Regents meeting asserts that the Pac-12 payout to schools will be around $13 million.This episode went longer on the YouTube stream, including a review of Sam Merrill's excellent Game 7 performance for the Cleveland Cavaliers in their win over the Detroit Pistons. Check it out on The Fan KLGN YouTube Page.
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Raquel Montoya-Lewis (Isleta and Laguna Pueblos) built an impressive legal career that includes a foundation at tribal court systems in the Pacific Northwest. That career led her to become the first Native American to serve on the Washington State Supreme Court. She is only the second Native jurist in the country to hold a supreme court seat. That position is also a platform to educate others about her unique family lineage, offering a personal account of the history and policies that make up Native Americans' shared experience. Break 1 Music: Chant (song) Robert Mirabal + Ethel (artist) The River (album) Break 2 Music: Fearless I Live (song) Courtney Yellow Fat (artist) The Lost Songs of Sitting Bull (album)
Writer Damien Kross claims to have experienced ongoing extraterrestrial contact for more than a decade following a remarkable nightshift encounter in Washington State, where he says a mysterious craft stopped moving across the sky after he flashed a flashlight toward it. According to Kross, the experiences continued from that moment forward, ranging from subtle electronic disturbances and electromagnetic anomalies to repeated sightings of multiple unidentified craft. Many of these alleged encounters reportedly took place near Maury Island in Washington State, where Damien currently works and resides, adding another layer of intrigue to one of the Pacific Northwest's most mysterious UFO regions.Before dedicating himself fully to writing, Damien served as a special police officer in Washington D.C. and also worked as a martial arts instructor. Today, he balances his career as a full-time writer with work as a front desk associate at a conference center while continuing to document and discuss his extraordinary experiences. Kross has authored more than ten books spanning horror, romance, poetry, science-fiction, and non-fiction.Spaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern. We broadcast LIVE every night. #UFO #UAP #AlienDisclosure #UFOSightings #UFOCoverUp #Aliens #SpacedOutRadio #Paranormal #UFOCommunity #disclosure -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.
What happens when artificial intelligence, clinical care, and public health finally start working together? Dr. Umair Shah, chief medical officer at Jaan Health and the AI-powered care management platform, PHAMILY, discusses the future of proactive healthcare and the role AI can play in connecting patients, providers, and public health systems. Drawing on decades of experience as a physician, former health commissioner of Harris County, Texas, and former Washington State health secretary, Dr. Shah explains why healthcare must move beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics to better understand what's happening in patients' everyday lives. He'll also explain PHAMILY, Jaan Health's AI-powered care management platform, and how real-time communication, pattern recognition, and predictive analytics can help providers identify health issues before they become crises. Dr. Shah also discusses the growing importance of public-private partnerships, the challenge of information overload in public health, and why health leaders must engage directly with AI technologies shaping the future of care.Subscribe | ASTHO
Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it — life got in the way and we missed a week. But we’re back, and this one was worth the wait. Joe Epple is one of those guys who doesn’t fit neatly into a box. Retired professional football player. CFL veteran. Director of Business Development for Wild TV — Canada’s largest hunt and fish TV network. Co-host of The Edge, now in its 17th season. Father of two boys. Columbia blacktail hunter. Stone sheep chaser. A 6’8″ giant of a man who grew up in Squamish, British Columbia, hunting for meat and mushrooming in the rain just to make ends meet — and who somewhere along the way figured out that all those lessons in the wet coastal bush were actually building the foundation for everything that came after. This episode goes deep on what it really means to make the transition from professional athlete to serious hunter, and why the skills that make you elite in sports — goal-setting, resilience, the ability to learn from getting your ass kicked — translate directly to the mountains. Joe talks about growing up in a logging family that hunted out of necessity, not recreation. About being the fat, knock-kneed kid who nobody bet on, who started going to a rusty prison gym at 13 and never looked back. About how hunting blacktails in the miserable, soaking wet coastal bluffs of BC taught him to push through discomfort long before any football field did. We get into the mental game of hunting — specifically what it looks like when you’ve got 14-day fly-in stone sheep hunts on one end of the spectrum and a four-year-old who snaps every branch and asks to go back to the truck every five minutes on the other. How do you stay present? How do you keep the long game in mind when you’re sitting in the gutter on day 10 of a backcountry hunt wondering why you’re not home with your family? Joe’s got a framework for that, and it’s worth hearing. We talk about Kristen’s bear — a giant boar that’ll likely crack the top 15 all-time in the province. About Joe’s most-prized blacktail taken at 12 yards with a bow. About why archery hunting teaches you more about your weaknesses as a hunter than anything else. About what it’s like to hunt stone sheep as a resident in BC for a fraction of what nonresidents pay, and why he still hasn’t punched an archery tag on one. And about the pressure social media puts on new hunters to skip the learning curve entirely and shoot a 200-inch muley on their first trip out. Joe’s a straight shooter (pun intended), genuinely humble, and packed with perspective from both sides of the fence — the elite athlete world and the deep wilderness backcountry. This one’s got range. Turn it up. Episode Sponsors onX Hunt If you’re hunting out west and you’re not running onX, I don’t know what to tell you — it’s not optional at this point, it’s foundational. Land ownership, access layers, terrain intel, route planning — onX does it all. The difference it makes isn’t just convenience. It’s confidence. Confidence that you’re in the right spot. Confidence that you’re legal. Confidence that you can find your way back to the truck when things go sideways. That’s what elite membership gets you. Website: https://www.onxmaps.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss | Use code: TRO — Save 20% on Elite Membership Bridger Watch This one’s personal — I built Bridger Watch because I was frustrated. I was pulling my phone out 100 times a day just to check my onX, and I thought there had to be a better way. So we went down the rabbit hole and set out to build the best smartwatch for hunters. Maps on your wrist. Built for the field. If you’re a watch guy and a hunter, this is the one you’ve been waiting for. Website: https://www.bridgerwatch.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss | Use code: TRO — Exclusive discount Timestamp Chapters 0:00 — Intro & Sponsor: onX Hunt 1:30 — Sponsor: Bridger Watch 3:00 — Welcome & catching up — the missed week, quick intros 5:30 — Joe’s roots: growing up in Squamish, BC — logging family, pine mushrooms, coastal blacktails 10:00 — Why Joe pursued athletics instead of the outdoors — the unlikely path to pro football 14:30 — The transition: retiring from pro sports and returning to his outdoor roots 17:00 — Joe’s current life — Director of Business Development at Wild TV, The Edge TV show 20:00 — Raising kids in the outdoors — Walker and Wyatt, making it fun vs. making it serious 26:30 — Cody’s excavator story — how to build positive associations with hunting for young kids 30:00 — Spring bear hunting as a family — dance parties in the mountains and Kristen’s record-book bear 36:00 — The fat kid with a doctor’s note — Joe’s aha moment at 13, the rusty gym, and building self-confidence 42:00 — Growing up with zero sports culture in the house — how a 6’8″ kid ended up at Washington State on a full ride 47:00 — Blacktail hunting as the foundation — why the gray ghost builds hunters who can do anything 51:00 — Joe’s most prized blacktail — the 12-yard bow shot, the branch deflection, and the bluff recovery 54:00 — The mental game of backcountry hunting — learning lessons on every trip, reframing failure 57:30 — Archery vs. rifle — why Joe hunts with a bow even when he doesn’t have to, and what it’s cost him 60:00 — Dream archery hunts, stone sheep with a bow, and where to find The Edge on Wild TV 3 Key Takeaways 1. The Outdoors Builds the Foundation — Not the Other Way Around Joe flipped the typical narrative. Most people assume athletic success leads to outdoor opportunity. For Joe, it was the blacktail hunts in the BC rain — the cold hands, the wet wool pants, the days you saw nothing and came back a prune — that built the grit that eventually carried him to pro football. The outdoors taught him to show up when it sucks, because the lesson is in the discomfort. If you’ve ever wondered why some people can push through brutal hunting conditions while others fold, this conversation gives you the answer: it’s not a hunting skill, it’s a life skill — and you build it long before you ever draw a tag. 2. Play the Long Game With Your Kids Joe and Cody both land in the same place on this one: the goal isn’t to turn your four-year-old into a stealthy, branch-free hunting machine. The goal is to make sure they ask to go again. Unlimited bubbly water. Bring the toy excavator. Let them jump on every frozen puddle. Have a dance party in the mountains before you sneak over the ridge. The association you build right now — “hunting is fun, hunting is where we laugh and eat good snacks and do dumb stuff together” — is worth more than any lesson you could drill into them about staying quiet. The discipline will come. The desire to be out there has to come first. 3. Stop Writing the Story Before It’s Over Two or three days without seeing an animal and most hunters start mentally packing it in. Joe’s been there on 14-day fly-in hunts when the wheels come off and you start questioning every decision. His counterintuitive advice: that’s the point. That’s the adventure. The highs wouldn’t mean what they mean without the lows, and things change in a moment — a bull materializes, a bear steps into the open, the hunt you’ve been grinding finally breaks your way. The story isn’t finished until you’re back in the truck. Stay in the field. Stay sharp. The last two days have a funny way of making up for everything that came before.
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Alie Dumas-Heidt chats with fellow authors about their earliest beginnings and answer everyone's favorite question - What happens next? - on The Writer's Journey. Maia Chance is a national bestselling author whose writing has been described as “compulsive,” “twisty,” and “heart-wrenching.” She graduated from Eastman School of Music with a B.M. in Violin Performance and went on to earn a Master's in Violin Performance from Longy School of Music. After a brief career as an orchestral musician in the Boston area, she returned to the Northwest to earn a PhD in English Literature from the University of Washington. She has published nine mystery novels, three short stories, and one of her mysteries was anthologized in Reader's Digest Fiction Favorites. THE BODY NEXT DOOR is her first thriller. She lives in Washington State with her husband, two children, and one naughty dog. http://maiachance.com --- Alie Dumas-Heidt is the author of The Myth Maker, a detective thriller introducing Det. Cassidy Cantwell, set in Tacoma Washington. She lives in the PNW with her husband, adult kids, and two spoiled dogs. http://aliedh.com
Send us Fan MailDarren heard about the show from an Officer on Oro Valley Police Department and decided to reach out. Excited about his new book being published; Humor, Heartbreak, and Humanity - available on Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com he decided to see if I'd chat with him.I'm always looking for new victims to add to the ranks of the coolest Squad I know, so it was a "no brainer" to bring him on to discuss his 20+ year career with Washington State while also serving as a volunteer fireman. He has some great stories, so it was great to get to know him and I'm excited for you all to meet him as well...Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94 or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/
In 1996, Sarah DeJonghe was a 20-year-old Navy Seabee stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Two guys in uniform approached her on base and invited her to church. She said no. They came back anyway. Four months later, Sarah was out of the Navy and on her way to a Bible seminary in Washington State. She didn't see it coming. Neither did the dozens of other military members who found themselves drawn into the New Testament Christian Churches of America, a church that has spent decades planting itself outside US military bases around the world, marketing itself as a home away from home for single, lonely soldiers. Former members say it's a cult. Want to keep going? Part Two is available right now on PRETEND+ on Apple Podcasts and on Patreon. You'll get every episode of this series ad-free and a week early, plus bonus episodes and full access to the PRETEND archive. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/pretendradio Resources mentioned in this episode: NTCC bylaws (publicly available): https://myntcc.org/bylaws/ Stay Away From NTCC (former member YouTube channel run by Tracy Pelfrey) - https://www.youtube.com/@StayAwayFromNTCC Bruce Smith's reporting at The Mountain News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June in Washington State is 62 with $2.5 million saved and a $350,000 pension on the table. Should she take the lump sum or the monthly check for life? Spoiler alert: there's a 3-to-1 vote in the studio, and Big Al is the one, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 581 with Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, how aggressive should “Homer and Marge” get with Roth conversions, and is it smart to pay the conversion tax from an inherited IRA RMD? Pompous Assets drops his big, fat wallet on the YMYW table next: with millions in tax-deferred and taxable accounts, why is his financial advisor fighting him on a Roth conversion? Of course, Joe and Big Al have some thoughts on the subject. Finally, Johnny Mercer in Georgia is eyeing an immediate income annuity and a MYGA. The fellas break down why that 7.5% “rate of return” might not be what he thinks.Free Financial Resources in This Episode: https://bit.ly/ymyw-581 (full show notes & episode transcript)Ultimate Guide to Roth IRAs - free download:https://purefinancial.com/white-papers/roth-ira-white-paper/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=whitepaper-ultimate-guide-to-roth-iras&utm_content=ymyw-pod-ep581-description-whitepaperFinancial Blueprint (free, self-guided):https://purefinancial.com/financialblueprint/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=financial-blueprint&utm_content=ymyw-pod-ep581-description-blueprintYour 11 Step Path to Financial Freedom - YMYW TV:https://purefinancial.com/ymyw/episodes/your-11-step-path-to-financial-freedom/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ymyw-tv&utm_content=ymyw-pod-ep581-description-tv-s10e13Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional):https://bit.ly/PureFreeAssessmentREQUEST your Retirement Spitball Analysis:https://bit.ly/AskJoeAndAlDOWNLOAD more free guides:https://bit.ly/PureGuidesREAD financial blogs:https://bit.ly/PureFinBlogWATCH educational videos:https://bit.ly/PureEdVideosSUBSCRIBE to the YMYW Newsletter:https://bit.ly/YMYWNewsletterConnect With Us:Subscribe on YouTube and join the conversation in the comments:https://bit.ly/YMYW-YTSubscribe or follow YMYW in your favorite podcast app:https://lnk.to/ymywLeave your honest reviews and ratings in Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-money-your-wealth/id312900254Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on the YMYW Podcast01:08 - Should I Take the Pension Lump Sum or Monthly Income? (June, WA State)09:23 - How Much Should We Convert to Roth Each Year? (Homer & Marge)16:26 - Should I Convert My Entire IRA to a Roth? (Pompous Assets, Arkansas)23:00 - $5M All in Pre-Tax. Should I Buy an Annuity Before It's Too Late? (Johnny Mercer, GA)36:00 - Outro: Next Week on the YMYW Podcast
In this episode, I chat with creature effects artist, puppeteer and digital pioneer Craig Caton-Largent about a career that arguably traces the entire arc of modern visual effects — from foam latex and animatronics to motion control, performance capture and full CG animation. Craig talks about growing up on a sheep and cattle ranch in Washington State, being captivated by the 1960s Batman TV show and then Planet of the Apes, and teaching himself prosthetics from Dick Smith's Monster Makeup Handbook. After tracking down Dick Smith's address in Who's Who in America, he wrote a letter that led to a year of mentorship over cassette tapes and ultimately introductions to Rick Baker, Stan Winston and Tom Burman. We get into his first job on Charles Band's Metal Storm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn, working on the Olympic alien for the 1984 closing ceremonies, sculpting barnacles on Cocoon, building Spock's seamless silicone ears on Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, undulating menacingly under shaving cream on Larry Cohen's The Stuff, and puppeteering Slimer's mouth on the original Ghostbusters. A big part of the conversation focuses on Jurassic Park, including the design evolution of the T-Rex, the helicopter convention moment that led to the McFadden motion base, the logistics of moving the full-size animatronic across the San Fernando Valley at night, and Craig's work as the Raptor puppeteer, including the now-legendary "head tilt" at the kitchen window that earned an on-set "It's like Alien, I love it" from Spielberg. We also talk about Craig's twenty-year stint as the caretaker, or "doctor", to the original ET puppet, including the time the LAPD turned up at his garage door thinking he was running a crack lab while he was actually repainting ET. Plus the story of how Stan Winston handing him a couple of SGI machines led, almost overnight, to him becoming one of the eight co-founders of Digital Domain alongside James Cameron and Scott Ross. Later in the conversation we move into Craig's animation career as a final layout artist and character TD at DreamWorks and Disney, with credits on Tangled, Rise of the Guardians, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Turbo, and stories from working with Guillermo del Toro at DreamWorks. We finish on Craig's current role as Creative Director of the 3D Animation and Visual Effects department at the New York Film Academy in Burbank. Topics coveredGrowing up on a Washington State ranch and falling in love with Planet of the ApesFamous Monsters of Filmland and Dick Smith's Monster Makeup HandbookCold-writing to Dick Smith and a year of cassette-tape mentorshipArriving in Hollywood at the start of the "golden age" of effectsFirst feature work on Metal Storm: The Destruction of Jared-SynThe closing ceremonies of the 1984 LA Olympics and Ron Cobb's alienSculpting barnacles and cocoons for Cocoon (1985)Seamless silicone Spock ears on Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeThe Stuff with Larry Cohen and "undulating menacingly"Puppeteering Slimer's mouth on GhostbustersDesigning the T-Rex around helicopter flight simulator technologyWorking with McFadden Simulation on the T-Rex motion baseMoving the full-size T-Rex across the San Fernando ValleyBuilding a 70lb Steadicam-rigged Raptor insert head for Jurassic ParkUsing parrots as reference for bird-like Raptor movementThe kitchen porthole head tilt, and Spielberg's "It's like Alien" reactionUsing Kermit the Frog's voice on set as the Raptor performerTwenty years as ET's "doctor", and the LAPD crack-lab incidentET's arm in a rifle case at JFK a week after 9/11Motion capture experiments and blood-spread effects on Interview with the VampireA flying logo on an Amiga, and becoming a co-founder of Digital DomainWorking with Stan Winston, James Cameron and Scott RossMoving into animation: character rigging at Disney on TangledFinal layout and virtual camera work at DreamWorks on Rise of the Guardians, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and TurboLunches with Guillermo del Toro in the DreamWorks canteenPre-vis on the Total Recall remake with Len WisemanTeaching the next generation at the New York Film Academy, BurbankThe unique "intergalactic award" Spielberg gave Craig for puppeteering ETThis podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links
Six college students are bicycling from Washington State to Washington, DC, stopping at farms, restaurants, truck stops, and classrooms along the way, and asking, "What is the future of food?" In this podcast we talk two of them, Augusta Halle and Molly Moore. Their plans are to make a portrait series and short documentary based on what they find.
Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Ileana: Ability to trust her intuition to guide her creative decisions and personal journey.Women have long struggled to achieve parity in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the camera. Ileana D. Vasquez, a self-taught filmmaker, is blazing a trail for women in the industry by writing, directing, and producing her new film, Topple.This thrilling female-led story brings together eight women to overthrow an authoritarian regime. But what sets Topple apart isn't just the compelling narrative—it's the intentional focus on empowering women in pivotal roles and operating with an environmentally conscious mindset throughout production.“We're casting female leads,” Ileana explained, “and this is going to be exciting on stage and behind the scenes.” She elaborated on the project's inclusive vision, highlighting how Topple is putting women not only in key creative positions such as directing, producing, and writing but also throughout the broader film production process.Her passion for supporting women in filmmaking stems from her own experiences. Having encountered harassment and limited opportunities early on as an actor, Ileana transitioned behind the camera, teaching herself screenwriting, directing, and producing. Reflecting on this journey, she shared, “I was not given specific opportunities, so I started teaching myself. I studied how directors I appreciated worked with actors and the camera.”Ileana's commitment to inclusivity and innovation extends to the environment. With the guidance of a sustainability consultant, her production is making deliberate choices to minimize environmental impact, from using hybrid vehicles to selecting cruelty-free makeup and sustainable clothing. “This approach runs through everything, even down to meal choices on set. We're focused on being plant-based with options for everyone,” she said.To support this initiative, Ileana turned to crowdfunding. “We did find an investor for the main budget,” she shared, “but we still have a gap for late development. That's why we're raising funds.”Readers are invited to join Ileana's inspiring effort to bring Topple to the silver screen. Visit s4g.biz/topple to explore this exciting opportunity. By investing, supporters can uplift women while championing sustainability in filmmaking.This is more than just a movie; it's a movement with lasting impact. Topple embodies the values of empowerment, environmental responsibility, and meaningful storytelling.tl;dr:Ileana D. Vasquez is creating Topple, a woman-led, environmentally conscious thriller about overthrowing an authoritarian regime.Her career journey began with struggles as an actor, inspiring her shift to directing and producing.Topple embodies inclusivity by casting women in lead and behind-the-camera roles to address gender inequality.The production aims to model sustainability, avoiding toxic materials, using hybrid vehicles, and supporting a plant-based diet.Ileana is crowdfunding the final development of Topple, inviting investors to join this empowering project.How to Develop Intuition As a SuperpowerIleana's superpower is rooted in her ability to trust her intuition to guide her creative decisions and personal journey. She describes her superpower as “intuition, resilience, and an ability to foresee certain things,” and it's a strength that has continuously shaped her filmmaking career.Ileana shared how intuition often gives her creative insights on set. For example, during the filming of Finding Sahara, an actress walked toward the camera while a “stop” sign appeared in the frame—a symbolic moment perfectly aligned with the story. She explained, “It kind of clicked, and we got that shot. It really blends in well with the story.”Her intuition isn't just confined to the creative process. She named her company “Lolita Moon” after an inspired moment of clarity drawing on personal connections: “My middle name is Dolores, which can be shortened to Lolita. My sign is Pisces, ruled by the moon. One night, it just hit me—Lolita Moon.”Ileana suggests developing intuition by honing self-awareness. She emphasized listening to your gut: “If you feel unease in your belly—like something is unsettling—take that as a sign to reconsider.” She also advocates paying attention to dreams, noting that they can provide clues and inspiration, as many of her creative projects have originated from dreams.By following Ileana's example and advice, you can make intuition a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileIleana D. Vasquez (she/her):Founder/Writer, Director, Producer, Perfidious Movie, LLCAbout Perfidious Movie, LLC: Perfidious Movie, LLC was created to produce the female led action-thriller called TOPPLE.Website: topple-movie.comOther URL: invest.fundinghope.com/share/offering/toppleBiographical Information: A UCLA graduate/ BFA, Ileana D. Vasquez is a Telly, Gold Aurora and Accolade Award winning auto-didactic writer, director, producer and founder of LolitaMoon Productions and Perfidious Movie, LLC. She has obtained a certificate from Sundance Director's Collab - Workshopping Your Feature, and WME NEXT Industry Sessions as well Washington State's SCALEUP Business Development Course. LolitaMoon Productions was founded to write, direct and produce content for women and girls in lead roles. She and James Vasquez, Esq (writer, production legal) have developed a slate that currently seeks an equity partner. She is in pre-pre with “”TOPPLE”“ and an 8 project slate in various stages of development and counting. Ileana wrote and directed for Women In Film, Los Angeles in association with LolitaMoon Productions, the award winning PSA short , “”Finding Sahara' distributed by CBS. She also wrote, directed and produced the short romantic comedy, ‘A New Yorker@Paris'(currently in post), sponsored by DIOR, Vanessa Bruno, IFP, Paris Film and filmed on location in Paris, France, and a Barcelona 2010 Make an Ad Competition of Yoplait for MOFILM – were she was a finalist. Ileana's previous production credits: ‘Visioneers', Executive Produced by Jory Weitz of ‘Napoleon Dynamite' with Zack Galifinakis & Judy Greer, & ‘Butterfly Dreaming' with Andrew Bowen. Ileana is also an exhibited photographer - her photographs were featured in ‘Butterfly Dreaming'. She executive produced the short, ‘Of Yesterday & Tomorrow' winner of a 2010 Accolade Award of Merit with LolitaMoon Productions & Kori Productions. Ileana also acts and has been featured in ‘Lucky Them', ‘Higher Learning', French series ‘Crime En Series', ‘Fortune Hunters', The Comet Chronicles', ‘Late Autumn' , Rachel Rosenthal's ‘Zone'. A freestyle, modern and tango dancer, she loves to sing ‘in the shower'. 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This week I am joined by comedian Jack Barth. Jack talks about growing up in Arizona, going to college in Washington State, joining a comedy "club" in college, and eventually moving to New York for work while pursuing stand up comedy.GREAT EX Drinking Buddy stories this week: Jack started smoking weed before ever drinking, letting it rip when he got to college, getting named "Party God", a 7/11 gauntlet, stealing from Frat houses, blackouts, and eventually giving up booze and drugs.Follow Jack on INSTAGRAMFind everything for me through the LINKTREE and get your tickets to my one hour special taping HERE!
Washington State just lost another manufacturer. Janicki Industries — one of the Pacific Northwest's premier aerospace fabricators — has chosen Montana and Idaho over Washington, citing the state's hostile regulatory and tax climate. It's not a surprise. It's a pattern.Sean breaks down why Janicki's decision is the predictable result of Olympia's decade-long war on productive industry. High labor costs, aggressive environmental mandates, an unpredictable capital-gains tax regime, and a Democrat supermajority that treats manufacturing as an afterthought have made Washington one of the hardest places in the West to run a factory. Montana and Idaho didn't poach Janicki. Olympia handed them over.The downstream math is brutal. Aerospace supply-chain jobs multiply — every skilled fabrication position supports several more in logistics, tooling, and engineering services. Those wages, that tax base, those careers are now leaving with the company. Boeing's slow-motion Seattle exodus proved the template. Janicki is just the latest chapter in a story WA Democrats refuse to read.Subscribe to @reasonablenews for daily coverage of the stories Pacific Northwest media won't touch.
Lionshare's Dave Buerhing continues to talk about "your season, your calling." This time, he looks at those who are in their 20's and 30's where you venture out on your own. Much of your foundation has been laid. Now, you start discovering what God calling on your life is, and the character He's seeking to develop in you. Gifts plus passion equals purpose. Then, Carmen responds to the release of documents and videos the Federal government had regarding UFO's and extraterrestrial beings. The reality is, God created and governs the universe. There are other intelligent beings he created. Carmen also addresses a legal victory for LifeWise Academy where a Washington State school put undue restrictions on them. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
The Washington state Supreme Court has ruled against a conservative-backed challenge to the income tax, Washington State hit its all-time high in gas prices again Monday, and Seattle Police are looking for information regarding a fully submerged Toyota in Lake Washington. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & MocToe Wine Co. LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Andrew Schultz, an Army veteran turned winemaker who spent over a decade farming some of Washington State's most elite vineyards before buying the one where his career first began. Andrew gets into what actually makes a great wine (it starts in the field, not the cellar), why Washington is quietly producing some of the most underrated bottles in the world, and how he built a business that takes care of the people doing the real work. From combat tours to owning some of the most sought-after land in American wine country, this is a story about what obsession and integrity build over time. This episode is proof that patience, integrity, and doing things right still wins.
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