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The extent to which western soft power and legal and moral authority has been shredded by Gaza is lost upon British, American and European populations for the most part, but across the global south a new movement appears to be coalescing around South Africa and Columbia. In Europe, Ireland and Spain have joined with them and sixteen other global south countries to form the Hague Group, dedicated to upholding international law as it relates to Gaza. This, until quite recently, was inconceivable and the intervention of China is the one factor that makes this resistance possible. Full report in Middle East Eye here*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Warfare had to be re-propagandised in the 20th Century, particularly in the western world, as a moral crusade. Mass democracy determined that leaders needed to present war as a manichean struggle between freedom and tyranny. The end of the Tsarist regime and the intervention of a liberal American president in the First World War was an ideal opportunity to re-invent conflict as moral crusade in the defence of freedom. The arguments that British, American and other NATO leaders present in the 21st Century and during the era of genocide that we are living through, are looking threadbare to say the least. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You're hitting your workouts. You're watching your nutrition. But if you're not sleeping enough, you're leaving results on the table.In this episode, we break down how sleep affects your strength, recovery, fat loss, and energy—and why it's the most underrated piece of your fitness puzzle.You'll learn:How poor sleep slows recovery and sabotages your progressThe hormonal chaos that happens when you're sleep-deprivedWhy sleep boosts metabolism, muscle growth, and consistencySimple ways to start sleeping better this weekIf you want better results without adding more to your plate, start by improving the quality of your rest.Challenge: Prioritize 7–9 hours of sleep every night for the next 7 days. You'll feel the difference—guaranteed.
This episode draws from the excellent book Red Memory by Tania Brannigan, an oral history of the Cultural Revolution. Here we examine the role of thought, how Mao sought to stimulate public thought during the Hundred Flowers Campaign of the late 1950s to seek out enemies and how struggle sessions were a form of thought torture, making ones own self unbearable. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us on The Explaining History Podcast as we sit down with historian and author Mark Bridgeman to unravel the extraordinary life—and daring deceptions—of Violet Charlesworth, Britain's first notorious female fraudster. In his landmark new book, Nothing for Something, Bridgeman spent three years mining court records, witness statements, private archives, and first-hand site visits to reconstruct a scandal that captivated Edwardian Britain.Violet Charlesworth, before her 25th birthday, bilked acquaintances out of the equivalent of £4 million by masquerading as an heiress destined for a vast inheritance. She indulged in lavish gowns, glittering jewels, country estates, and motor cars—all funded by well-meaning lenders who believed they'd soon be repaid with interest. When news broke of her “tragic” death in a car accident, the front-page frenzy eclipsed coverage of the King and Prime Minister. But as Bridgeman reveals, the accident was a cunning ruse to throw off her creditors.We discuss:Unearthed Evidence: How Bridgeman uncovered dozens of items—lost for over a century—that rewrite what we thought we knew about Violet.Comparisons to The Five: Why his detailed portrait of a little-known woman echoes Hallie Rubenhold's groundbreaking approach.The Aftermath of Infamy: Violet's time behind bars alongside suffragettes, her post-prison stage performances, paid interviews, and mysterious vanishing act.The Final Mystery: Bridgeman's most compelling theories about what ultimately became of Violet Charlesworth.Whether you're a true-crime aficionado, a fan of social history, or simply love a great story of audacity and reinvention, this episode pulls you deep into a world of high-society intrigue and one woman's relentless appetite for more—at any cost. Tune in and prepare to have your notions of Edwardian Britain—and the place of women within it—forever changed.*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us on The Explaining History Podcast as we welcome Dame Vikki Heywood, former Executive Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Court Theatre, to discuss her dazzling debut novel Miss Veal and Miss Ham. Set against the sleepy veneer of a 1951 Buckinghamshire village post office, this intimate tale reveals the hidden passions and unspoken resilience of two women whose lives span from the suffragette movement to the aftermath of World War II.In this episode, we explore:A Day of Reckoning: How one pivotal day in 1951 cracks open Miss Dora Ham and Miss Beatrix Veal's carefully maintained spinster façade—and what it tells us about post-war Britain.Through Beatrix's Eyes: The wry, poignant narrative voice that illuminates the challenges of love that “cannot be spoken,” and the heart-breaking decisions forced by changing times.Echoes of Literary Greats: Why fans of Barbara Pym and Sarah Waters will be drawn to Heywood's rich tapestry of gay underground clubs, wartime Blitz life, and the shifting landscape of women's work after the war.Hidden Lives, Lasting Love: What inspired Heywood to tell a four-decade story of clandestine romance, and how her own career in the arts informed this deeply human portrait.Whether you're intrigued by post-war social history, the evolution of LGBTQ+ narratives, or the behind-the-scenes world of theatre leadership, this conversation shines a light on love, loss, and the unbreakable dignity of lives lived in the shadows. Tune in for an episode that bridges art, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
***PLEASE LISTEN TO THE END***In this special episode of the podcast we here a personal update from our guest today Ericka Verba on the ongoing establishment of Trumpist fascism in LA, his use of ICE and the climate of fear.Join us as we welcome Ericka Verba, Director and Professor of Latin American Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, to delve into her landmark biography Thanks to Life: A Biography of Violeta Parra. Drawing on decades of scholarship, personal encounters, and the cultural currents of the Cold War, Verba brings to light the life, art, and enduring legacy of Chile's most revolutionary folk icon.In this episode, we explore:A Life in Song and Vision How Parra's self-taught artistry—from her seminal “Gracias a la vida” to her pioneering visual exhibitions at the Louvre—reshaped Latin American culture and protest music.Roots of Radicalism Verba's own political awakening through early friendships with Chilean musicians, and how her firsthand experience performing Parra's repertoire informs her deep archival research.The Cultural Cold War The role of folk music in social movements on both sides of the Iron Curtain, and how Parra navigated—and challenged—the geopolitical battles of the 1950s and '60s.Gender, Class, and Creativity An examination of the gendered and classed dynamics that shaped Parra's career—and the broader struggles of women artists in twentieth-century Latin America.Unearthed Discoveries The grants, fieldwork, and archival excavations (from NEH to Fulbright to local cultural affairs) that helped Verba uncover new facets of Parra's story—including never-before-published letters and performance documents.Legacy and Influence How Parra's work inspired generations—from the Nueva Canción movement to contemporary artists like Mercedes Sosa and Joan Baez—and what her message of “life and gratitude” means today.Whether you're passionate about musical history, Latin American studies, or the intersections of art and politics, this conversation with Ericka Verba illuminates the remarkable life of a woman whose songs became the soundtrack of resistance. Tune in for a richly textured journey through archives, concert halls, and the heart of cultural revolution.*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
At the end of the 20th Century, the Cold War which had defined the struggle between various different iterations of capitalism in the western world and the USSR in the east was replaced by a slow oligarchic coup. An equivalent class has come to power in both countries and has similar imperatives, to occupy the state and cannibalise society. This podcast explores the material and ideological conditions that led to this takeover. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello ballrs, it's another huge week for the ballrs with Matty entering the top 10 overall, but it's given him a conundrum this week. He's joined with Dan and CMac to talk through all the news following Round 19 team list Tuesday.Don't forget to go to http://ballr.live and sign up by creating a login so you can join the Run Home Challenge and go in the running for our $7k prize pool. Everyone starts from zero, starting Round 20.Chapters(00:00) Introduction and Round 18 Review(03:22) Watch Along teaser: NRL Physio joining us(05:02) Run-Home Challenge + Shibasaki bet(08:39) Fullback: Dylan Edwards, Ryan Papenhuyen, Tom Trbojevic, Reece Walsh(15:47) CTW: Selling Billy Smith & Jamayne Isaako + the usual suspects(23:35) 5/8 & HFB: Nathan Cleary, Nicho Hynes, Jahrome Hughes, Jayden Campbell(40:39) 2RF: Angus Crichton, Viliame Kikau selling Raiders(49:05) FRF: Joseph Tapine, Addin Fonua-Blake, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui(56:54) Hooker: Sandon Smith to Connor Watson or Harry Grant?(1:01:52) PODs of the WeekIf you haven't already, bookmark http://ballr.live so you can see the lightning fast SuperCoach live score updates during games AND whether your player is on or off the field.Make sure you also get involved in the SC ballrs community, first by joining our unlimited league with league code 730444. The next step is to follow us on our social media channels for plenty more content so you can join the conversation and pose questions to our experts. Then go to http://ballr.promo to get on our mailing list, because there's some exciting tools coming to help you up your SuperCoach game.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scballrsX: https://x.com/SCballrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scballrs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scballrsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sc.ballrsDrop us your questions (via the above social channels) for this week's Q&A podcast dropping Thursday lunchtime and keep an eye out for the Sunday Snap with Jono and Tubes every Sunday to wrap up the round.
Nazism sought to bypass legal norms where it couldn't just sweep them aside. The German Weimar constitution took time to dismantle and new institutions, practices and laws needed to be created in order to subvert it. A similar process is underway in America at the moment and Trump's recent allocation of over $200 billion to ICE is a huge step towards cementing a police state that is answerable directly to him. Today we explore the comparisons between Trumpism and Nazism where they are most evident, in the slow corruption of the legal system:*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Explaining History, we dive into the fascinating world of David Bowie's 1960s—a decade of shifting cultural currents, personal reinvention, and the search for identity that would shape one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century.Drawing on Neil Stephenson's insightful book David Bowie, we explore how the social upheavals of the 60s—from Swinging London and Mod culture to the countercultural movements and sexual liberation—created a crucible in which Bowie experimented with music, fashion, and persona.We'll discuss:Bowie's early forays into pop, soul, and psychedelia—and why they initially struggled to find commercial success.How the cultural chaos of the 60s fed his hunger for reinvention and laid the groundwork for Ziggy Stardust.The tensions between working-class roots and art-school aspirations that defined his early career.How Bowie's fascination with identity, performance, and ambiguity reflected broader changes in British society during the era.*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode explores part of the story of St John Philby, father to Kim and eventually advisor to King Ibn Saud. Philby was one of the few administrators that the British government and its colonial government in India could find who understood Arabia and Mesopotamia. In 1915 as British fortunes against the Ottoman Empire took a turn for the worst, Philby was sent to Basra to reorganise the city's finances after the retreat of the Turks. He would eventually help to organise the financial administration of the 1916 Arab Revolt.*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the first decades of the 20th Century, a growth in literacy and the availability of paperback and hardback books created a culture of mass participation on literary reading that was unprecedented. Nicola Wilson's new book Recommended, a history of the Book Society, tells the story of Hugh Walpole, JB Priestley and Cecil Day Lewis amongst others and how they created the first mass book club which sent monthly recommendations to lower middle class and working class readers. Here we hear from Nicola and explore the era of mass literary culture and also the pushback from more elitist cultural gatekeepers and literary critics. A must listen for anyone interested in Britain's social and cultural modern history. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When France was defeated in 1940, across its empire it underwent a period of civil war as Vichy and Free French forces faced one another. Until at least 1943 there were widespread sympathies across France for the Vichy regime and antipathy towards the British and the Americans. This podcast episode explores the complexities of identity, loyalty and a nation divided. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we dive into the turbulent decade of the 1970s, exploring how the oil shocks and economic crises of the era shattered the postwar order in America. Drawing from historian Gary Gerstle's influential work The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Era, we examine how stagflation, energy insecurity, and geopolitical tensions fueled public disillusionment with Keynesian economics and paved the way for a neoliberal revolution.In This Episode:The 1973 and 1979 oil shocks and their devastating economic ripple effectsStagflation: why rising prices and stagnant growth confounded policymakersThe decline of faith in government economic managementHow energy crises exposed vulnerabilities in American global powerThe ideological groundwork for the rise of neoliberal leaders like Ronald Reagan and Margaret ThatcherGerstle's perspective on how these transformations reshaped the political and economic landscape for decades to comeAbout the Book: Gary Gerstle's The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Era offers a sweeping history of how neoliberalism rose to dominance in the late 20th century and why its influence may now be waning. The book connects domestic crises like the 1970s oil shocks to larger ideological shifts in American and global politics.Further Reading:Gerstle, Gary. The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Era.Daniel Yergin, The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and PowerMeg Jacobs, Panic at the Pump: The Energy Crisis and the Transformation of American Politics in the 1970s*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Liverpool's modern history is one of struggle, adversity and community and today we hear from David Swift, author of Scouse Republic: An alternative history of Liverpool. In the 1980s the city was in deep economic decline from its Victorian heyday as one of the world's busiest ports. Liverpool's radical identity was forged by the ideological battles of the decade and from the predations of Margaret Thatcher's Tory government and its supporters in the press, namely the Sun Newspaper. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This month Brian Wilson, one of the most gifted song writers and composers of the 20th Century passed away. In order to explore his work and the social and cultural context behind it, along with the meaning of the surfer sound of the early 1960s Toby Manning joins the podcast to talk about Pet Sounds, Smile, Surf's Up and more. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Continued from yesterday's episode, we read again from Adam Hochschild's brilliant book Spain in Our Hearts, about the overwhelming odds faced by the International Brigades in Spain as they crossed the Ebro River in the Republic's last attempt to hold off the fascist generals and attract the support of the British and the French. The agreement at Munich over the fate of Czechoslovakia signalled that the British and French had no interest in fighting to save Spain from Hitler's proxies. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1938, the fascist generals who had launched their insurrection two years earlier had divided the country but had not been able to seize Madrid. The Republican government was running out of fuel, arms and options, and decided on one last roll of the dice. Juan Negrin and his government agreed to send their army, including the International Brigades, across the River Ebro to strike deep into Nationalist territory, in the hope that a solid victory would inspire the British and the French at least to drop the arms embargo or to engage in a wider anti fascist war that seemed certain to engulf Europe. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello ballrs, injuries appear to have made things a bit more tricky coming into Round 17, and we have a special guest to help dissect it. Joining Matt (43rd) and Dan (899th) is the man with a SuperCoach honour board full of top 100 finishes known simply as Myth, currently in 51st spot.WATCH ALONG: Make sure you get on to our YouTube or Facebook pages this Thursday night (26/6) for the NRL Round 17 opener between the Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs, as Matt and guests watch on with a SuperCoach lens. Who will the curse strike this week?Chapters(00:00) Introduction and Recap(02:08) Special guest: Welcome Myth!(04:50) Next Watch Along details(06:19) Ballr blueprint: CTW run home structure & strategy(15:56) Fullback: Scott Drinkwater, Reece Walsh, Latrell Mitchell(20:46) CTW Part 1: Josiah Karapani, Jacob Kiraz, Zac Lomax, Lehi Hopoate(34:30) CTW Part 2: PODs(39:42) HFB & 5/8: Latu Fainu, Jayden Campbell(44:41) 2RF: Briton Nikora, Viliame Kikau, Jacob Preston, Zac Hosking(51:48) Myth's mic drop(53:13) FRF: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Payne Haas(59:44) Hooker: Connor Watson v Harry Grant, Sandon/Ryley combo advice, the Braileys, Kurt Donoghoe, Jazz Tevaga, Tom Starling(01:07:58) PODs of the WeekIf you haven't already, bookmark http://ballr.live so you can see the lightning fast SuperCoach live score updates during games AND whether your player is on or off the field.Make sure you also get involved in the SC ballrs community, first by joining our unlimited league with league code 730444. The next step is to follow us on our social media channels for plenty more content so you can join the conversation and pose questions to our experts. Then go to http://ballr.promo to get on our mailing list, because there's some exciting tools coming to help you up your SuperCoach game.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scballrsX: https://x.com/SCballrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scballrs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scballrsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sc.ballrsDrop us your questions (via the above social channels) for this week's Q&A podcast dropping Thursday morning and keep an eye out for the Sunday Snap with Jono and Tubes every Sunday to wrap up the round.
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Send us a textIn this episode, I talk about the subtle ways we give up control—at work, in our families, and in the quiet rebellion that shows up when we abandon the habits we say we care about.I unpack:The subconscious resistance we create when we feel boxed inHow “taking weekends off” is costing us 35% of our progressThe tension between personal responsibility and burnoutWhy intentional mornings can change your entire weekIf you've ever wondered why you're stuck—or why you feel like you're always starting over—this one's for you.
*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:What did the 2008 world financial crisis teach America's elite classes about the future of American capitalism? The collapse of American financial institutions under the weight of accounting fraud, unserviceable private debts combined with a deindustrialised America and an increasingly atomised and impoverished population indicated to the USA's monied classes that imperial growth was no longer viable. Instead, a country based bail outs for corporations, corruption and a steady abandonment of America's international commitments was sought and then in 2016 a faded reality TV star and notorious crook began to appeal to the anger and desperation many Americans felt. Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The economic realities of a failing war in the east accelerated the timetable for genocide at the highest levels of the Third Reich, but in July 1942 Heinrich Himmler also intended Auschwitz Birkenau to be a site for extracting slave labour from prisoners. He intended this because of the impeding economic and production crises that would engulf the Third Reich as it faced an alliance of America, the USSR and the British Empire. This podcast episode explores the intentions of the SS leader and of Hitler and how they were translated into brutal reality in the summer of 1942. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the aftermath of the Second World War, as Britain's Empire faded away, British Prime Ministers had few choices than to take their lead from America. Following the disaster of the Suez invasion, Britain abandoned any pretence that it might have an independent foreign policy and operated as an arm of American power in the world until the present day. As we face the possibility of a war with Iran that almost 80 per cent of the population oppose but British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has strongly indicated he might be willing to commit forces to, this podcast explores Britain's outsourcing of foreign policy to Washington. *****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Struggling to keep up with content creation? Imagine capturing 200 photos and videos in just 2 hours, enough to fill your content calendar for months! In this episode, we break down the ultimate batch content strategy that helps small business owners maximise their time and stay visible online without the daily stress of posting.Listen in to learn how to: Plan your shoot for maximum efficiency Capture diverse content in a short time Repurpose photos & videos across multiple platforms Stay consistent without spending hours every weekIf you're ready to work smarter, not harder, this strategy will change the way you create content forever!
In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message, Dr. Monique Flemings takes us deep into the sixth facet of the Fruit of the Spirit—goodness—and reveals how it functions as the rich soil of our spiritual lives.More than just a good deed or a kind act, goodness is the outflow of a Spirit-led life, rooted in the character of God Himself. With humor, vulnerability, and biblical clarity, Dr. Flemings challenges us to examine the condition of our spiritual soil and to partner with the Holy Spirit in cultivating a life that overflows with goodness—even in a hostile world.This episode will stir your heart, renew your mind, and give practical insight on how to:Understand goodness as a reflection of God's natureLet the Holy Spirit cultivate godly character in everyday placesBe light in dark spaces through radical acts of Spirit-led kindnessDiscern where God is calling you to release His goodness this weekIf you've ever wrestled with wanting to “clap back” but know you're called to live differently—this message is for you.
Hello ballrs, we're almost at the half way mark of the season and SuperCoaches have a new conundrum - too much choice! Join Matt (39th), Dan (1289th) and a first time guest well known as one of the best SuperCoaches going around, it's 16th placed Finn, coach of Vaffanculo.Chapters(00:00) Welcome and Major Announcement(07:43) Ballr blueprint: Start/sit decisions in deep week(14:07) Fullback: Turbo owners' plan & Drinkwater a sell?(21:33) CTW: Lehi Hopoate, Jacob Kiraz, Nathan Lawson, Zac Laybutt, Herbie Farnworth, KL Iro, Jaxon Purdue(39:15) 5/8 & HFB: Jayden Campbell, Luke Metcalf, Dylan Brown, Cameron Munster, Jamal Fogarty(53:20) 2RF: Keaon Koloamatangi, Haumole Olakau'atu, Zac Hosking, Jack Williams(01:04:05) FRF: Toby Couchman, Corey Horsburgh, Erin Clark(01:08:08) Hooker: Jazz Tevaga, Damien Cook and run home structure(01:14:10) Captaincy Decisions for the Week(01:16:32) PODs of the WeekIf you haven't already, bookmark http://ballr.live so you can see the lightning fast SuperCoach live score updates during games AND whether your player is on or off the field.Make sure you also get involved in the SC ballrs community, first by joining our unlimited league with league code 730444. The next step is to follow us on our social media channels for plenty more content so you can join the conversation and pose questions to our experts. Then go to http://ballr.promo to get on our mailing list, because there's some exciting tools coming to help you up your SuperCoach game.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scballrsX: https://x.com/SCballrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scballrs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scballrsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sc.ballrsDrop us your questions (via the above social channels) for this week's Q&A podcast dropping Thursday lunchtime and keep an eye out for the Sunday Snap with Jono and Tubes every Sunday to wrap up the round.
In this episode of the Human Design Hive Podcast, we're continuing our profile series and today we're diving deep into the 3/6 profile- the experimenter meets the role model. If you've ever felt caught between wanting to try everything and feeling like you should have it all figured out by now, you're going to love this episode.In this episode, you'll discover:- Why your "messy" early years weren't mistakes—they were research for your future wisdom- How the 3/6 profile navigates the tension between experimenting and seeking perfection- Real examples from Barbara Corcoran, Mariah Carey, and Tina Fey showing this profile in action- Specific guidance for each energy type with a 3/6 profile- Why nothing in your life has been wasted (even those relationships or jobs that didn't work out)00:00 Welcome 03:49 Community Call Reminder 06:21 Intro to Profile 11:57 House Analogy of Profile Lines 16:12 Line 3 18:14 Line 6 20:47 Early 3/6 Experience 27:04 3/6 in Relationship 30:16 3/6 Generators and MG 33:18 3/6 Projector 35:39 3/6 Manifestor 37:48 3/6 Reflector 41:07 Barbara Corcoran 49:22 Mariah Carey 56:20 Tina Fey 01:05:00 3/6 Wrap Up 01:07:10 ICX of the WeekIf you're a 3/6 profile (or love someone who is):1. Give yourself permission to experiment without needing to justify every choice2. Look back at your "failed" experiences and ask: "What wisdom did this give me?"3. Trust the process even when it feels messy—especially when it feels messyJoin the HDH podcast over on Substack! Get new episodes (and bonuses) delivered straight to your inbox! https://danaphillips.substack.com/Tired of fighting your own energy? The Energetic Clarity guidebook translates your Human Design into practical wisdom so you can stop forcing what doesn't work and start living what does. Grab yours here: https://www.humandesignhive.com/guidebookWant insight on your design, on your time? Check out the customized Audio Human Design Reading: https://www.humandesignhive.com/audio_readingGrab your FREE copy of your Human Design chart (Bodygraph) Here: https://www.humandesignhive.com/freechartReady to gain clarity on your Human Design with Dana? Book a Clarity Session now! https://cal.com/DanaHDHNeed some Human Design informed intuitive guidance? Check out my Email Intuitive Reading offer! https://humandesignhive.com/EmailReadingFollow Dana on IG: Instagram (@humandesignhive)Website: https://www.humandesignhive.comemail: Dana@humandesignhive.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danaphillips.substack.com/subscribe
Blake here, this week,Trace & Craig are taking a break so I'm joined by Web3 powerhouse Danielle Lukins – aka Crypto Crush. She's the founder of a leading Web3 social media agency, has worked with giants like KuCoin and Bitget, and has spoken on major platforms like BBC Radio 1 and NFT London. She's on a mission to empower the next wave of crypto entrepreneurs and she's bringing the
Hello ballrs, the balloon burst for many in Round 11 thanks to some diabolical trade-ins and flop captains, but it's about to get a whole lot harder and the scores a whole lot lower. Going into the first major bye round, Matt (24th), Dan (1085th) and podcast debutant Producer Gramsy analyse the upcoming bye period and the best trade-ins at each position.Chapters(00:00) Introduction and Review(06:50) Ballr blueprint: Complete look at bye rounds(15:27) Most sold players analysis(24:51) Fullback: Tom Trbojevic, James Tedesco(31:17) CTW: Herbie Farnworth, KL Iro, Reuben Garrick, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Savelio Tamale, Jason Saab, Lehi Hopoate, Mawene Hiroti(41:43) 5/8 & HFB: Nicho Hynes, Dylan Brown, Jamal Fogarty, Blaize Talagi, Matt Burton(49:24) 2RF: Zac Hosking, Erin Clark, Haumole Olakau'atu, Viliame Kikau, Leka Halasima(01:02:20) FRF: Joseph Tapine v Addin Fonua-Blake(01:05:33) Hooker: Tom Starling a trade-in or an avoid?(01:06:33) Captain chat(01:08:13) PODs of the WeekIf you haven't already, bookmark http://ballr.live so you can see the lightning fast SuperCoach live score updates during games AND whether your player is on or off the field.Make sure you also get involved in the SC ballrs community, first by joining our unlimited league with league code 730444. The next step is to follow us on our social media channels for plenty more content so you can join the conversation and pose questions to our experts. Then go to http://ballr.promo to get on our mailing list, because there's some exciting tools coming to help you up your SuperCoach game.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scballrsX: https://x.com/SCballrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scballrs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scballrsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sc.ballrsDrop us your questions (via the above social channels) for this week's Q&A podcast dropping Thursday lunchtime and keep an eye out for the Sunday Snap with Jono and Tubes every Sunday to wrap up the round.
Hello ballrs, Round 8 dished up one of the highest scoring SuperCoach rounds of the season. Will Magic Round produce the same windfall? Matt (58th) and Dan (rank 2982) are joined by special guest Realm of Realm & Myth fame to break down the best buys, risky cheapies and strategy around AEs aka auto emergencies.If you're at Magic Round this weekend, we're giving away a handful of exclusive merch! Just keep an eye out for Matt in his exclusive “ballr alert: Young GI” t-shirt (see the shirt on our social media clips this week) and tell us Gehamat Shibasaki's ballr projection for the week (Answer in this podcast) to be a proud owner. First in, best dressed!Chapters(00:00) Introduction and Special Guest Welcome(02:19) Magic Round competition: Ballr merch giveaway(07:14) SC ballrs contributor CMac surges to 6th overall(09:30) League update(13:02) Ballr Blueprint: AE Strategy(20:15) Fullback analysis: Scott Drinkwater, Kalyn Ponga, James Tedesco(34:30) Fletcher Sharpe and other CTW options(42:14) 5/8: Lachlan Galvin, Lyhkan King-Togia(51:47) 2RF: Eliesa Katoa, Dylan Lucas, trading out or holding Thomas Cant?(01:04:33) FRF: Erin Clark, Toby Couchman, AFB, bye round coverage(01:09:02) Hooker: Connor Watson, Tom Starling, Max Plath(01:14:19) Captain Chat01:20:33 PODs of the WeekIf you haven't already, bookmark http://ballr.live so you can see the lightning fast SuperCoach live score updates during games AND whether your player is on or off the field.Make sure you also get involved in the SC ballrs community, first by joining our unlimited league with league code 730444. The next step is to follow us on our social media channels for plenty more content so you can join the conversation and pose questions to our experts. Then go to http://ballr.promo to get on our mailing list, because there's some exciting tools coming to help you up your SuperCoach game.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scballrsX: https://x.com/SCballrsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scballrs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scballrsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sc.ballrsDrop us your questions (via the above social channels) for this week's Q&A podcast dropping Thursday lunchtime and keep an eye out for the Sunday Snap with Jono and Tubes every Sunday to wrap up the round.
We've got an App!!!!Pierre is an apprentice for the day and poor Steve has been a poorly boyA Big Thanks You to our new Patron this week they are Christian Madsen @pizzalunden thanks so much christian for all your support your Pizzas look fab btwHuge thanks to our top tier PatreonsChris @back.to.the.workshop. Mat Melleor @Makermellor, André Jørassen, Toni Kaic @oringe_finsnickeri, Thor Halvor @thwoodandleather, Neil Hislop @hbrwoodworksuk, Mike Eddington @geo.ply, @jespermakes both on YouTube and instagram, Daniel Bengtsson @hemmabygget, Tor @lofotenwoodworks, Thomas Angel @verkstedsloggbok. Jason Grissom @jgrissom and also on Youtube . P-A Jakobson @pasfinsnickeri Tim @turgworks, John Mason @jm_woodcraft_scotland, Martin Berg @makermartinberg, Nick James @nickjamesdesign and and on YouTube at Nick James Furniture Maker. Preston Blackie @urbanshopworks and also on YouTube at Urban Shop Works, Kåre Möller @kare_m, Arne @mangesysleren, Marius Bodvin @mariusbodvin & @arendalleather, Richard Salvesen @salvesendesign, Bjorn from @interiormaker.b.hagen. Roger Anderson @rvadesign182. And Ola Skytteren @olaskytterenAnd a big thank you to all our other patreons If you want to support the Show and listen to the aftershow we have a Patreon page please click the link https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81984524We also have a discord channel that you can join for free the link is in our instagram Bio. We would love to see you there.Our Obsessions this weekSteve @stevebellcreates obsession this week. Steve is obsessed with the Netflix documentary Diamond Heist. Its not like ny other documentary because its a Guy Richie documentary its only 3 episodes and it the best thing Steve has seen in ages@theswedishmaker Sadly Pierre is all out of obsessions this weekIf you have any questions or comments please email the show at threenorthernmakers@gmail.com
In this episode of Business Builders, I'm sharing a little pep talk I honestly needed for myself too. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the weeds, or like your team can't move without you — this one's for you. We're talking about the shift from being the do-it-all operator to becoming the strategic CEO your business actually needs. I'll walk you through what it means to delegate with confidence, build trust in your systems, and finally stop being the glue that's holding everything together (in the not-so-good way).Key topics covered:How to know if you might be the bottleneck in your businessSimple mindset shifts to move from operator to true visionary leaderTips for delegating with trust (not guilt!) and empowering your teamCreating repeatable systems that let you scale without cloning yourselfThe “Not Me List” homework that'll free up your time — starting this weekIf you've ever felt like you're the only one who can do things "right" — this episode will lovingly challenge that belief. Let's grow through it together.
Lone wolf? Self-made? Nah, that's a myth. Every strong man has had someone pushing him to be better. In this episode of the Ben Barker Fitness Podcast, we're diving into the power of training with a workout partner. Sure, I love the convenience of training alone, but let's be real—when you've got someone chasing you (and someone to chase), you level up.We'll break down:
Send us a Text Message.This week at the Dynasty Round Table we're talking all things trades. We go through how to construct trades, when to make them, trading for future picks, and go through a series of trades Andy made 3 years ago. Heebs gives his Take of the WeekIf you would like a question answered in an upcoming episode, you can email us at dynastyrtpod@gmail.com If you liked the intro/outro music, be sure to check OUT the band OUTDrejas wherever you get your music!
This week at the Dynasty Round Table we're talking testing at the combine, franchise tags, an extension and a release. Heebs gives his Take of the WeekIf you would like a question answered in an upcoming episode, you can email us at dynastyrtpod@gmail.com If you liked the intro/outro music, be sure to check OUT the band OUTDrejas wherever you get your music!
On this episode of “Agree 2 Disagree,” Thomas Arnone, Nick DelGozzo, Brian Wilson, and Greg Milakovic discuss the current state of being a Philadelphia sports fan. The recent injury to Joel Embiid has most likely ended any chance the Philadelphia Sixers had for a championship run. Before being injured Joel was on pace to win his second straight MVP trophy. The Philadelphia Eagles have come up short the last two years and have revamped their coaching staff once again. The Philadelphia Phillies have been quiet this offseason, only resigning Aaron Nola, meanwhile the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves have continued to add pieces. The Philadelphia Flyers had been playing well but losing their final five games before the All Star break isn't ideal. Add in the recent legal issues surrounding Carter Hart pushed the Flyers further away from making a run this yearIn this episode:Philadelphia Sports Fan Suffering ContinuesJoel Embiid Injured AgainSixers Trade Deadline PlansCrumb of the WeekIf you enjoyed this PodCast please Like, Comment and Subscribe for more! / a2dradio Facebook:a2dradio Instagram:a2dradio X: a2dradio Website: http://a2dradio.com/Shop: https://a2dmerch.com/
Get Thrifty Traveler Premium deal/award alerts sent straight to your inbox. Use promo code “AT101” for $10 off your first year. Head to ThriftyTraveler.com for more details and check out their Google Flights guide. Recent finds include:Delta One Business Class to Europe for 50K pointsCathay Pacific First class to SE Asia starting at 125K pointsBusiness Class to Hawaii 40K pointsYou can find these at ThriftyTraveler.com/PremiumAward Travel 101 Podcast Episode 51 Show NotesJoe is joined by the most frequent guest of the podcast, Toni Perkins-Southam. Many of you may remember Toni as the longest-running Award Travel 101 moderator and community admin. Toni spent almost five years in the community (two years as a community manager) before taking a position with Forbes Advisor. Toni shares how she got her start writing with AwardWallet and continued her journey. Are you interested in writing about travel topics too? Fill out this form to put in your application.Award Travel 101 from 2017–2022: Longest active mod/admin2020–2022 craziness2022 and beyondFear of Flying Season 1 Episode 4 + Season 2 Episode 13updates?Paul Borish Traveler's PsychWhat you've been up to since leavingTripsFavorite placesWishlistNew CardsFavorite award currenciesHow you're earning points todayWelcome offers/sign-up bonusesBuyer's groupsShortcutsTaco ‘Bout A Fiesta: PresentersToni Perkins-SouthamRyan SmithJustin VaculaTip of the weekIf you are already going crazy, might as well do it someplace cool!Where To Find Toni@tonisoutham on InstagramToni Perkins-Southam Forbes advisor profiletperkins@forbesadvisor.comWhere To Find the Award Travel 101 Community For questions, you can join us in the free 100,000+ member Award Travel 101 Community. For more intermediate and advanced strategies, join Award Travel 201 community To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at contactawardtravel@gmail.com. Our next meetup is located in San Antonio, TX on April 26–28, 2024, and it's SOLD-OUT. You can get on our wait-list, but to learn more visit Taco 'Bout A Fiesta! Support the AT101 Podcast/Community
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This week at the Dynasty Round Table, we're talking a little bit of everything! The playoffs are here, we give a sneak peak into our TE off-season rankings, we talk QB playoff matchups with all of the injuries, and Heebs gives his Take of the WeekIf you would like a question answered in an upcoming episode, you can email us at dynastyrtpod@gmail.com If you liked the intro/outro music, be sure to check OUT the band OUTDrejas wherever you get your music!
Becca is on the road and driving into her feels this weekIf you have a topic you would like us to talk about on an upcoming episode or would like to nominate someone to join us, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: forwardfarmingpod@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and sometimes YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
This week at the Dynasty Round Table we're talking worst fantasy football season ever? Major injury news, we go through the 2nd half of our rookie re-rank, and Heebs gives his Take of the WeekIf you would like a question answered in an upcoming episode, you can email us at dynastyrtpod@gmail.com If you liked the intro/outro music, be sure to check OUT the band OUTDrejas wherever you get your music!
As Rwanda welcomes the world, the world will change what Rwanda is. How shall we navigate this? What are the risks and what are the opportunities? Is Rwanda ready to become a multicultural country?Dr Alphonse Muleefu, Acting Principal of the University of Rwanda, College of Arts and Social Sciences joins us on The Long Form podcast this weekIf you want to share your thoughts on the topics I discuss use the hashtag #LongFormRw on Twitter and follow us on Twitter and Instagram on our handle @TheLongFormRwBe a part of the conversation.
This week at the Dynasty Round Table we're re-ranking the 2023 Rookies. We go through some news and talk CeeDee Lamb's recent play. Heebs gives his Take of the WeekIf you would like a question answered in an upcoming episode, you can email us at dynastyrtpod@gmail.com If you liked the intro/outro music, be sure to check OUT the band OUTDrejas wherever you get your music!
This week at the Dynasty Round Table, it's Halloween and Heebs dressed up as a guy with good takes. We talk Halloween candy, and the NFL trade deadline and the impact it can have on dynasty even without fantasy relevant players being moved. We also discuss some QBs that aren't looking so great, and one that may be moving up the rankings. Heebs gives his Take of the WeekIf you would like a question answered in an upcoming episode, you can email us at dynastyrtpod@gmail.com If you liked the intro/outro music, be sure to check OUT the band OUTDrejas wherever you get your music!
This week at the Dynasty Round Table we're talking young players that are rising and some that are falling. We go through some news and Heebs gives his Take of the WeekIf you would like a question answered in an upcoming episode, you can email us at dynastyrtpod@gmail.com If you liked the intro/outro music, be sure to check OUT the band OUTDrejas wherever you get your music!
This week at the Dynasty Round Table we're comparing our WR and TE consensus rankings to where we were at last year. We discuss the risers and fallers and debate major differences. Heebs gives his Take of the WeekIf you would like a question answered in an upcoming episode, you can email us at dynastyrtpod@gmail.com If you liked the intro/outro music, be sure to check OUT the band OUTDrejas wherever you get your music!
Welcome to episode 179 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We have a MEGA show for everyone this week. Joining us in Studio G for a discussion on “the Swimrun relationship” is clinical psychologist, author, and all-around amazing human, Dr. Yael Schonbrun. This was a great conversation about partnership, values, and so much more and we can't wait to share it with all of you!But first…Training UpdateUnlike our “training is moving right along with swimming and running as we barrel towards X” that we usually share, this past weekend we stayed on land and ran the Marin Ultra Challenge 50k in our extended back yard of the Marin Headlands. It was a fun day running in the mountains working on nutrition, pacing, meme ideas, etc. while putting in a big day on our feet in prep for ÖTILLÖ.ShoutoutThis week we're shouting out to dryrobe for sponsoring the show last month. It was a blast to get to check out their new dryrobe Lite and we encourage everyone to check it out. We'll be rocking ours at Casco Bay later this Summer in case anyone wants to see these awesome pieces of kit up close.Wisdom Nugget of the WeekIf you can't imagine it, you can't have it. – Toni MorrisonFeats of EnduranceWe haven't done this segment in a few weeks so we're giving out two awards this week. First up is Sacha Bergerhausen for posting a Swimrun workout in the town of Frickenhausen, Germany. Safe to say that anytime anyone posts a workout from Frickenhausen that there's a good chance of winning an award.Our second award goes to Luke Hutchins for completing the Unbound Gravel 200 (formerly called The Dirty Kanza). Don't know what this is? Well, it's a 200 mile gravel bike race that takes place every year in Kansas and it's a beast of race. Strong work on that!Make sure to sign up for our LTBz Strava Club and join Swimrunners from around the world as they train for stuff.This Week in SwimrunNow for the “news.”We're kicking off this edition with another edition of our ad hoc series, Race Director Reports, with our friend and race director Nicolas Roman about this year's EX Swimrun Super Sprint, EX 23 Long and Short events. We loved his enthusiasm and vision for what's possible with Swimrun since we first interviewed him back in 2021 and as you will hear, he's still super stoked!In other news, there were a slew of Swimruns taking place all over Europe. In Sweden, Jonas Colting's Boras Swimrun took place and looked like a good time was had by all. In Portugal, the Tâmega Swimrun (which we recently highlighted in a course preview episode) a.k.a. the first ÖTILLÖ Merit race in Portugal went off without a hitch and literally all the photos look epic! Finally, over in Spain Swimrun Costa Azahar looked as magical as ever.Here in the United States, the Bellingham Swimrun is taking place this weekend in beautiful Bellingham Washington. There's still time for folks to get their flights together so if you were waiting for the last minute, now's your time to shine! (Also make sure to check out our course preview episode for this local gem of a race.) Finally, here in California we only have one Swimrun (why? Great question!) and it's in Folsom on July 29th. We've said it before, but if we want to grow the sport in the U.S. we need to show up to the races. So come join us for the Folsom Swimrun for this fun/beginner-friendly event. Need additional incentive? Use the code LTB10 to save 10% off of your registration.That's it for this week. Reach out to us if there's any Swimrun news that you'd like for us to share on the show.Show BusinessWe had an idea for an episode called “When Life Imitates Memes” and we want your help! Did a dog literally bite you in the butt during a race? Did you think that something poked you in the water only to realize that it was your partner's paddle? You get the idea. All you have to do is send us a DM or email with an audio clip of your funniest/weirded Swimrun experience for a chance to get it shared on that forthcoming episode. We're already planning for Ödyssey Swimrun Casco Bay and wanted everyone to pencil in some dates and times on their calendars. First, on Saturday, July 7th at 10:00am, we will be co-hosting a shakeout Swimrun with Ark Sports, dryrobe, Wild Swimrun, and Team Envol at East End Beach. Also on July 7th at noon, we will be hosting our second annual LTBz Patreon luncheon before we all head over for packet pickup. Finally, on July 8th, we will be hosting our Third Annual Post-Race Party at a location TBD but likely the same place as last year. Stay tuned for facebook event invites in the next few weeks.Dr. Yael SchonbrunIt was so great to talk with Yael. She's a wealth of knowledge on all things relationships and it was cool to get her take on what makes for great Swimrun partnerships. We talked about all kinds of stuff in this conversation and it's safe to say that teams and solo Swimrunners alike will take away a lot from her wisdom.We encourage everyone to sign up for her newsletter, Relational: The Art and Science of Connections here.Enjoy!~~~That's it for this week's show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz, be sure to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player and leave us a five-star rating and review since that's the best way for people to discover the show and the sport of Swimrun. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, and on YouTube. Check out our website for Swimrun resources including gear guides, tips, how-to videos and so much more. Also make sure to check out our meme page @thelowtideboyz on Instagram. If you have any suggestions for the show or questions for us, send us a dm or an email at lowtideboyz@gmail.com. Finally, you can support our efforts on Patreon…if you feel so inclined.Thanks for listening and see you out there!- Chip and Chris
We've overcome our technical difficulties from last week and managed to get an episode uploaded! We go into what we've been up to the last couple weeks, our house journey over the last couple years, and get to a few of your voicemails!(0:00) - Life Updates (flying with two under two & visiting North Carolina) (14:50) - House Series Kickoff(15:58) - Buying our first house (22:04) - Building our second house(29:51) - Finding our current home (38:14) - The two homes era (41:35) - Bad dad, mean mom(49:47) - Greg's Reads of the Week- 'Embarrassing': Young Americans are wasting money on silly things — like TikTok 'pink sauce' and Candy Crush- More money will certainly mean more problems in your relationships, financial experts say—especially a marriage- MIT neuroscientist: The No. 1 skill that sets people with ‘excellent memory' apart from those who struggle—‘it's rare'- America is not ready for retirement(56:22) - Voicemails! + Impromptu Word of the WeekIf you've got a voicemail or want our (likely unqualified) advice on something, hit us up at the Speakpipe link below!http://www.speakpipe.com/oversharingwiththeoverbysIf you'd like to email us you can reach the pod at oversharing@jojohnsonoverby.com!CONNECT:TikTok: @jojohnsonoverby / @mrjojohnsonInstagram: @jojohnsonoverby / @matt.overbyWebsite: https://jojohnsonoverby.com/Watch the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL29Si0ylWz2qj5t6hYHSCxYkvZCDGejGq