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The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore explores technology's impact on human community and self-government, and what the future holds. Jill Lepore joins us to talk about AI, citizenship, personal data, the public sphere, local newspapers and touching grass with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.   Featured Books: The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore If/Then: How the Simulmatics Corporation Invented the Future by Jill Lepore Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes Robot Dreams by Isaac Asimov Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells The Wild Robot by Peter Brown The Wind and the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin chats with best-selling author of over 80 books, Sue Bentley! As Sue explains, her decision to 'become a writer' didn't happen particularly early in her life, though she was ever a reader, inspired by books like Denys Watkins-Pitchford's The Little Grey Men, Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows, and C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.Only when she was a Mum with children off at school did she decide to put pen to paper, and after ten years of work found herself in print - as an erotic novelist, working under the first of what soon became many pen names!From children's fairy stories to ghost written celebrity books to the dark Gothic fantasy she most enjoys writing today, she has had a fascinating career, rooted in a fascinating place!We dig into Northamptonshire's folklore and heritage, including Sue's love of the Romantic poet John Clare, and, because it's 'Birth Week' on Three Ravens we chat birth folklore as well, including fairy 'stocks', changelings, and 'Chime Children'.We of course get into Sue's most recent novels as well, including We Other, Second Skin, and her upcoming book Flesh Endures - and along the way dig into condescending ideas of 'Women's Fiction' and Romantasy, the significance of the Lang Fairy Tales, and a whole bunch more!Learn more about Sue and her wonderful books at https://www.suebentley.co.uk - though Sue's brand new website goes live on 28th August - which is also the day of the cover reveal for Flesh Endures, so mark your diaries!And as for where to find Sue on social media, she is on Instagram @therealsuebentley, Facebook @suebentleyauthor and on TikTok @suebentley09About Three Ravens

Darren Grimes and Graham Dunlop launch their new Grimoire platform, a global book club built around 250 plus professionally narrated audiobooks, lunar-cycle book picks, and community participation. They also demo a new online Pegs and Jokers game, whil e walking through the shelves of the library and explaining how free access, founder memberships, and the inner sanctum work. https://pegsandjokers.ca/ https://www.skool.com/the-secret-teachings-book-club-1875   In this episode, Darren and Graham cover the launch setup, the membership model, and the structure of the new book club. They also preview the first book of the month, discuss how the shelves are organized, and share the thinking behind the game and the community features. Key topics In this episode: the Grimoire launches with more than 250 audiobooks, with the library expected to grow to around 260 soon. The free book of the month is The Secret Teachings of All Ages in an abridged edition, chosen because starting with the full 36 hour version would be too much for most listeners. Founder keeper and monthly initiate memberships unlock the full library, while the free tier gives access to the monthly featured book and community activity. The book club is organized around lunar cycles, with a new moon monthly pick and a full moon live read, creating a rhythm of one book per moon month. The community model includes chapter check-ins, passage discussions, Friday tangents, and a final live book council in the last week of each book month. Darren and Graham describe the inner sanctum as a deeper, earned area of the platform, accessible through participation rather than payment alone. The shelves span Hermetica and occult, theosophy, mysticism east and west, Atlantis and Fortiana, mind and prosperity, weird fiction, philosophy and classics, magic, and power and propaganda. They highlight standout titles such as The Purple Cloud, The Machine Stops, Atlantis by Ignatius Donnelly, The Book of Thoth, Psychic Self-Defense, The Power of Positive Thinking, and The Road to Serfdom. Graham demos Pegs and Jokers, explaining how the online version works, how the cards move pieces, and why it is meant to be played with friends and family across locations. They mention the platform is still being cleaned up and reorganized, including moving some books between shelves and adding PDFs and other support material.   Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Suite of Interactive Maps! DisasterMap, VolcanoSim, AsteroidSim, ShipwreckMap, UFOMap etc https://www.amazon.com/Unlearned-School-Failed-What-About/dp/1998704904/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3   Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Gummies and Tinctures http://www.grimerica.ca/support https://www.patreon.com/grimerica http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support   Our audio book website: www.adultbrain.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com www.grimerica.ca/shrooms and Micro Dosing Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats   Discord Chats https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter https://grimerica.substack.com/ SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I         Timestamps 00:00 - Restarting the launch after a false start 01:09 - Founder membership goals and how the book club access works 02:51 - Free members, VIP tiers, and the first monthly book 03:26 - The vault, classroom, and inner sanctum 04:16 - Launch day tech problems and the rough custom URL 05:16 - Introducing Pegs and Jokers and how the game works 06:56 - Why the game is meant for people, not just bots 08:30 - Book club access, free tier, and The Secret Teachings of All Ages 09:55 - Monthly rotation, live reads, and short book length strategy 10:01 - Reading a passage from The Secret Teachings of All Ages 11:18 - How book voting will work and the 10 comment limit 13:13 - Membership tiers and what each one unlocks 14:15 - Global map, leaderboards, and the earned inner sanctum 15:35 - Shelf overview: occult, theosophy, mysticism, Atlantis, and more 16:20 - The Purple Cloud and the appeal of weird fiction 17:41 - Hollow earth, lost civilizations, and classic speculative titles 19:38 - The Machine Stops and early dystopian fiction 20:52 - More shelf curation and shifting titles between categories 23:06 - How the monthly book club threads will work 25:18 - Commission features and community referrals 27:00 - Recent completed books and what is coming next 28:31 - Atlantis, Fortiana, and Ignatius Donnelly 31:44 - Why Donnelly still matters in Atlantis discussions 33:35 - Paradise Found and the North Pole Eden theory 35:47 - Shelf one: Hermetica and occult foundations 37:40 - Theosophy, Blavatsky, and the first monthly free book 39:59 - The Kabalah and key Hermetic texts 41:53 - Practical occultism and the warning not to treat it casually 42:46 - Rosicrucian mysteries, The Secret Destiny of America, and tarot 46:23 - Bacon, symbolic myth, and the wisdom of the ancients 47:39 - The full Secret Teachings audiobook and the premium tier 48:57 - Theosophy shelf highlights, including Thought Forms and The Secret Doctrine 52:21 - The Science of Immortality and a modern summary of Theosophy 54:55 - Mysticism east and west, slowly paced classics, and deep reading 56:15 - Christianity as Mystical Fact and esoteric Christianity 57:49 - Mystical Christianity and reading the Gospels as initiation text 58:47 - The New Man and inner psychological struggle 63:31 - Mind and prosperity: self-help, new thought, and money classics 64:58 - The Conquest of Happiness and the logic of optimism 66:19 - Meditations, Recovery Dharma, Self-Reliance, and As a Man Thinketh 67:39 - Darren's own book and the self-directed learning theme 67:59 - The Power of Positive Thinking and Think and Grow Rich 68:51 - Weird fiction as a shelf of cosmic horror and apocalypse tales 77:32 - The Apocalypse Then compilation and end-of-the-world fiction 79:12 - Saint-Germain, Cthulhu, and cosmic horror influences 81:38 - The Willows and the best weird tale discussion 82:08 - Charles Fort, The Book of the Damned, and excluded data 84:25 - Moon Child, Eadadorpa, and final weird fiction curation 86:14 - Philosophy, classics, and the structure behind the other shelves 87:52 - Socialism, utopias, and the political thread running through the shelf 89:25 - The Game of Life, Scientism, Nietzsche, and Chesterton 91:01 - Orthodoxy and the case for mystery 93:43 - Magic as the practical shelf and the history of ceremonial practice 94:35 - Agrippa, The Book of the Law, and tarot foundations 96:01 - Psychic Self-Defense and the reality of hostile influence 97:21 - The Fourth Book of Agrippa and ceremonial magic mechanics 98:14 - Levi, the Shamir, and ancient megalithic speculation 101:04 - Malleus Maleficarum and witch hunting history 101:56 - The History of Magic and the power of imagination 103:33 - Power and propaganda as the shelf of control systems 105:34 - Wells, the world brain, and early internet thinking 107:23 - The Road to Serfdom and central planning 108:03 - Darren's Canadian residential schools titles 109:11 - Gustave Le Bon and The Crowd 113:14 - Technocracy and the rise of expert rule 114:55 - Secret societies and subversive movements 117:05 - Proofs of a Conspiracy and early anti-Illuminati writing 124:50 - Short list of possible future reads and the launch's next phase  

Darren Grimes and Graham Dunlop launch their new Grimoire platform, a global book club built around 250 plus professionally narrated audiobooks, lunar-cycle book picks, and community participation. They also demo a new online Pegs and Jokers game, whil e walking through the shelves of the library and explaining how free access, founder memberships, and the inner sanctum work. https://pegsandjokers.ca/ https://www.skool.com/the-secret-teachings-book-club-1875   In this episode, Darren and Graham cover the launch setup, the membership model, and the structure of the new book club. They also preview the first book of the month, discuss how the shelves are organized, and share the thinking behind the game and the community features. Key topics In this episode: the Grimoire launches with more than 250 audiobooks, with the library expected to grow to around 260 soon. The free book of the month is The Secret Teachings of All Ages in an abridged edition, chosen because starting with the full 36 hour version would be too much for most listeners. Founder keeper and monthly initiate memberships unlock the full library, while the free tier gives access to the monthly featured book and community activity. The book club is organized around lunar cycles, with a new moon monthly pick and a full moon live read, creating a rhythm of one book per moon month. The community model includes chapter check-ins, passage discussions, Friday tangents, and a final live book council in the last week of each book month. Darren and Graham describe the inner sanctum as a deeper, earned area of the platform, accessible through participation rather than payment alone. The shelves span Hermetica and occult, theosophy, mysticism east and west, Atlantis and Fortiana, mind and prosperity, weird fiction, philosophy and classics, magic, and power and propaganda. They highlight standout titles such as The Purple Cloud, The Machine Stops, Atlantis by Ignatius Donnelly, The Book of Thoth, Psychic Self-Defense, The Power of Positive Thinking, and The Road to Serfdom. Graham demos Pegs and Jokers, explaining how the online version works, how the cards move pieces, and why it is meant to be played with friends and family across locations. They mention the platform is still being cleaned up and reorganized, including moving some books between shelves and adding PDFs and other support material.   Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Suite of Interactive Maps! DisasterMap, VolcanoSim, AsteroidSim, ShipwreckMap, UFOMap etc https://www.amazon.com/Unlearned-School-Failed-What-About/dp/1998704904/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3   Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Gummies and Tinctures http://www.grimerica.ca/support https://www.patreon.com/grimerica http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support   Our audio book website: www.adultbrain.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com www.grimerica.ca/shrooms and Micro Dosing Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats   Discord Chats https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter https://grimerica.substack.com/ SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I         Timestamps 00:00 - Restarting the launch after a false start 01:09 - Founder membership goals and how the book club access works 02:51 - Free members, VIP tiers, and the first monthly book 03:26 - The vault, classroom, and inner sanctum 04:16 - Launch day tech problems and the rough custom URL 05:16 - Introducing Pegs and Jokers and how the game works 06:56 - Why the game is meant for people, not just bots 08:30 - Book club access, free tier, and The Secret Teachings of All Ages 09:55 - Monthly rotation, live reads, and short book length strategy 10:01 - Reading a passage from The Secret Teachings of All Ages 11:18 - How book voting will work and the 10 comment limit 13:13 - Membership tiers and what each one unlocks 14:15 - Global map, leaderboards, and the earned inner sanctum 15:35 - Shelf overview: occult, theosophy, mysticism, Atlantis, and more 16:20 - The Purple Cloud and the appeal of weird fiction 17:41 - Hollow earth, lost civilizations, and classic speculative titles 19:38 - The Machine Stops and early dystopian fiction 20:52 - More shelf curation and shifting titles between categories 23:06 - How the monthly book club threads will work 25:18 - Commission features and community referrals 27:00 - Recent completed books and what is coming next 28:31 - Atlantis, Fortiana, and Ignatius Donnelly 31:44 - Why Donnelly still matters in Atlantis discussions 33:35 - Paradise Found and the North Pole Eden theory 35:47 - Shelf one: Hermetica and occult foundations 37:40 - Theosophy, Blavatsky, and the first monthly free book 39:59 - The Kabalah and key Hermetic texts 41:53 - Practical occultism and the warning not to treat it casually 42:46 - Rosicrucian mysteries, The Secret Destiny of America, and tarot 46:23 - Bacon, symbolic myth, and the wisdom of the ancients 47:39 - The full Secret Teachings audiobook and the premium tier 48:57 - Theosophy shelf highlights, including Thought Forms and The Secret Doctrine 52:21 - The Science of Immortality and a modern summary of Theosophy 54:55 - Mysticism east and west, slowly paced classics, and deep reading 56:15 - Christianity as Mystical Fact and esoteric Christianity 57:49 - Mystical Christianity and reading the Gospels as initiation text 58:47 - The New Man and inner psychological struggle 63:31 - Mind and prosperity: self-help, new thought, and money classics 64:58 - The Conquest of Happiness and the logic of optimism 66:19 - Meditations, Recovery Dharma, Self-Reliance, and As a Man Thinketh 67:39 - Darren's own book and the self-directed learning theme 67:59 - The Power of Positive Thinking and Think and Grow Rich 68:51 - Weird fiction as a shelf of cosmic horror and apocalypse tales 77:32 - The Apocalypse Then compilation and end-of-the-world fiction 79:12 - Saint-Germain, Cthulhu, and cosmic horror influences 81:38 - The Willows and the best weird tale discussion 82:08 - Charles Fort, The Book of the Damned, and excluded data 84:25 - Moon Child, Eadadorpa, and final weird fiction curation 86:14 - Philosophy, classics, and the structure behind the other shelves 87:52 - Socialism, utopias, and the political thread running through the shelf 89:25 - The Game of Life, Scientism, Nietzsche, and Chesterton 91:01 - Orthodoxy and the case for mystery 93:43 - Magic as the practical shelf and the history of ceremonial practice 94:35 - Agrippa, The Book of the Law, and tarot foundations 96:01 - Psychic Self-Defense and the reality of hostile influence 97:21 - The Fourth Book of Agrippa and ceremonial magic mechanics 98:14 - Levi, the Shamir, and ancient megalithic speculation 101:04 - Malleus Maleficarum and witch hunting history 101:56 - The History of Magic and the power of imagination 103:33 - Power and propaganda as the shelf of control systems 105:34 - Wells, the world brain, and early internet thinking 107:23 - The Road to Serfdom and central planning 108:03 - Darren's Canadian residential schools titles 109:11 - Gustave Le Bon and The Crowd 113:14 - Technocracy and the rise of expert rule 114:55 - Secret societies and subversive movements 117:05 - Proofs of a Conspiracy and early anti-Illuminati writing 124:50 - Short list of possible future reads and the launch's next phase  

ANY DREAM WILL DO! Get ready for a dazzling burst of colour, music and feel-good energy as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre this August! Presented by the talented team behind last year's incredible The Wind in the Willows, this spectacular Summer Youth Production brings fresh energy and big ambition to one of the world's most beloved musicals. The timeless story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and a coat like no other is brought to life with unforgettable songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. From the show-stopping “Any Dream Will Do” to the powerful “Close Every Door” and the toe-tapping fun of “Go, Go, Go Joseph” and “Benjamin Calypso”, every moment is packed with music you'll know and love.

ANY DREAM WILL DO! Get ready for a dazzling burst of colour, music and feel-good energy as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre this August! Presented by the talented team behind last year's incredible The Wind in the Willows, this spectacular Summer Youth Production brings fresh energy and big ambition to one of the world's most beloved musicals. The timeless story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and a coat like no other is brought to life with unforgettable songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. From the show-stopping “Any Dream Will Do” to the powerful “Close Every Door” and the toe-tapping fun of “Go, Go, Go Joseph” and “Benjamin Calypso”, every moment is packed with music you'll know and love.

High on the slopes of Ben Lui in the Southern Highlands, a quiet restoration is underway. In this episode, we join volunteers and NatureScot staff for a day of tree planting on one of Scotland's finest National Nature Reserves. Peter Kelly, Operations Officer at NatureScot, tells us all about the effort to bring back montane scrub — a rare habitat of dwarf trees and low shrubs that once covered Scotland's uplands but has been pushed to the edge of extinction by centuries of intensive grazing. From spiky exclosures and GPS-collared cattle to the painstaking work of planting woolly and downy willow on steep crags in all weathers, this episode explores what it really takes to restore a lost piece of Scotland's natural landscape — and why it matters.

Bill teaches Peter the way to create Semi ripe hardwood cuttings. Cuttings are a great way to propagate certain types of plant like for example Photinia, Forsythia, Berberis, Hebe, Laurels, Brooms, Cistus, zonal geraniums and Camelias. There are also lots of other shrubs and trees which can be propagated like this. Peter has a tea bush (camelia) which is what we are going to try and propagate. Equipment: Bypass Secateurs, Sharp knife, dibber or something to make a hole for the cutting, a p9 pot or cell pack, John Innes Seed compost, perlite, ideally a propagator, or cover to help keep the cutting in a humid atmosphere, somewhere ideally around 19C with moderate light.We need material which is shoot with material from last year and fresh growth from this year. Make sure your knife or secateurs, pots and propagators are clean and sterile before starting the job. You need the tip and a couple of leaves or a pair of leaves, then cut the shoot just below the node and take the leaf off by pulling the leaf down, removing the leaf and the petiol. Using a dibber, stick or a pencil push a hole into your pot of compost, and push the cutting into the compost and firm the compost up to the cutting. The cutting needs to be held firm and supported by the compost. When watering, make sure you water very gently or use the dunking method so pop the pot into a bowl of water and allow the compost to take water in from the bottom of the pot. The compost needs to be kept moist, not over wet or allowed to dry out. Keep the pot of cuttings in a propagator so they are kept in a humid atmosphere, but do try and keep the cuttings away from dripping condensation. A good temperature is around 18 – 19C. If a cutting does not take then remove them from the propagator. To check the cutting has taken look for new white roots emerging from the bottom of the pot. You shouldn't need to feed the cuttings to start off with, if you have used a proprietary seed and cutting compost. It is also important to make sure if you are taking cuttings of plants that grow in a low pH soil to use a low pH cutting mix.For pictures of the process please click on this linkLots of plants can be made to send out roots just by putting a stem in the ground and keeping it in contact with the soil. If you want to propagate Willows you can probably get them to root just by putting them in a well oxygenated bucket of water, or pop a stem into the soil where you want it to grow, these are called ripe cuttings.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for the music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Greenwood lebt für seltene Bücher. Als Antiquar, Historiker und Autor handelt er mit außergewöhnlichen Sammlerstücken, darunter eine Erstausgabe des Kinderbuchklassikers „The Wind in the Willows“. Doch genau dieses Buch wird ihm zum Verhängnis. Im April 2016 wird der 42-Jährige brutal in seinem Haus in Oxford ermordet. Zunächst fehlt den Ermittlern jede heiße Spur. Erst digitale Beweise, ein gestohlenes Sammlerstück und eine erschreckende Entdeckung auf dem Computer des Täters offenbaren, dass Adrian offenbar nicht das einzige geplante Opfer war.

Nature's ResiliencyNature's resiliency is an inspiration to all who have eyes to see, ears tohear, and soul to know truth of the miracles that unfold around us everyday.In the wake of the tornado that devastated our home, repairs to structuresdrag on while nature bounces back in magnificent glory. Perhaps nature isbeautifully resilient because our home is on Cherokee Sacred Land. Orperhaps it is due to all the good vibes Kelly and I emit nurturing wildlife,while all the love, encouragement and support being sent from all of youenhance miracles that continue to unfold.Nature's resiliency could have been another chapter in Align with theDivine. Change is difficult for many people, especially trauma survivors.When change is negatively imposed, it is harder to see beyond the momentinto possibilities that open as a result of one door closing.Kelly and I are no strangers to negatively imposed change, and havealways shared a higher view to a clear path forward. The day the tornadoslammed our home, uprooting ancient oaks, redbuds, hardwoods--over 38beautiful trees surrounding our house--we took a slow walk together withQi.As we shared an overwhelming sense of miracle that no one was hurt andthe house was still standing despite extreme devastation, we began tonotice miracles of nature all around us.Half way down our driveway, geese were walking their new goslings to thepond for a swim. How did those tiny little fluffs not blow away? And yet,here they were, peacefully making their way to the pond where they weregreeted by our resident heron and white peace dove.The large white peace dove showed up one time before while drums beatfrom a nearby Cherokee Pow Wow. Now, in the immediate aftermath of thetornado, our peace dove was back again.Willows surrounding the pond gently swayed in the residual breeze, and weknew we would be alright. On the way back up the drive, we noticed ourhummingbird feeder standing amidst the falling trees. You can see it- it'sthe little red dot in our GoFundMe photo of trees piled on the house. As wegot closer, we saw hummingbirds feeding.How can that be? How can anything as delicate as baby geese andhummingbirds be going about their lives after such extreme devastation?We were inspired.Grass is re-growing thicker than ever. A volunteer pumpkin patch isgrowing where our red oak once stood. Birds and animals play in downedtrees, apparently scattering seeds of new growth around the land.Now, a month and a half later, we continue to experience nature's miracleswhile insurance stays tangled in their red tape. Our hearts overflow withgratitude to all who continue to support us, empowering us to repair theroof over our heads, rejuvenate earth beneath our feet, and manifest divineresiliency.Today Kelly excitedly called me to our front porch where the GoFundMephoto is centered, to show me volunteer flowers have bloomed where oneof our ancient oaks had stood. In the midst of the flowers is a sunflowernearly as tall as I am. While we gazed in gratitude and wonder, Kellypointed out a rare luna moth on one of the flowers.Taking photos of this miracle of growth, nature's creative resiliency, andrare luna moth, it started sprinkling rain. Kelly, gentle nature spirit that sheis, took a large heart shaped leaf and placed it over the luna moth like anumbrella.With that, I came inside to share this miracle with you.While an ever changing kaleidoscope of change occurs in our world andattention is again distracted from MK Ultra hearings and bits of truthemerging, nature keeps us aligned with the divine reflection of our ownresiliency and the nature of miracles.

Fiona Sauder has made a name reimagining classic literature for the stage today. The multi-Dora Award winner is now turning their attention to Kenneth Grahame's novel, The Wind in the Willows. Fiona joins guest host Gill Deacon in the Q studio to talk about her new Shaw Festival production, and why they think kids' worldviews are a superpower that adults need to tap back into.

Scott from Wolf of the Willows joins us on the penultimate day of this year's Carwyn Black Box to talk us through a fascinating beer absolutely bursting with sensational flavours. Get the inside story of what inspired this beer and the techniques Scott employed to make it sing. And don't forget to join us Sunday afternoon on zoom for the live show with all the brewers to wrap up this year's event - details on the Carwyn website!

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are.Guy Lloyd is our resident UK Publishing Expert. In a 40 year publishing career, Guy worked for some of the biggest publishing houses in the business, including Penguin Random House, BBC Books and Virgin. He joins us once a month for all the latest book news. This month he's talking about the decline of WH Smith, The Beano, The British Book Awards, and new books from Jo Brand and Celia Imrie. Robin Rowan's mother was a writer and his father was an engineer, so he was brought up on Wind in the Willows and Meccano. He became an engineer but writing alos remained an abiding passion. His short story collection 'Skimming the Surface' blurs truth with fiction. The author is the main protagonist in each story who meets a principle character, developing a relationship with them as either friend or foe. Rob McIvor began his writing career at a music magazine before moving into business journalism, and later, corporate and political affairs. An experienced touring and long-distance cyclist, he has also served as a director of Audax UK, the governing body for endurance cycling in the UK. 'What Goes on Tour' is a Tour de France mystery that sees Jim Chatham investigating his father's fatal cycling accident. ...Dr Marc Abraham OBE aka 'Marc the Vet' is a veterinary surgeon, broadcaster, and one of the UK's best-known animal welfare campaigners in the world. He was the presenter of the documentary Dogspiracy, and is a passionate advocate for children's understanding of animals and each other. His debut children's picture book 'Leon's Reef' is a joyful, colourful book that takes children aged 3 and over on an unforgettable undersea adventure. It shows young readers that communities thrive when every creature - however different - is valued, included and respected. Christine Carbo grew up in Florida and Montana. After earning a pilot's license, pursuing various adventures in Norway, and a brief stint as a flight attendant, she got an MA in Linguistics and taught college-level courses for over a decade. Her latest novel 'The Confession Artist' is a propulsive thriller that pits a small town ex-cop against a viral vigilante killer. Leonie Swann's debut novel 'Three Bags Full' was an instant hit, topping the bestseller charts in her native Germany for months. Her latest novel in her cosy crime series is 'Agnes Sharp and the Wedding to Die For'The TRE Book Show airs every Friday between 14.00-16.00CET (repeated Sunday from 13.00CET)

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Season 22 bonus episodes 65-88 # Name Author Description 65 The Fall of the House of Usher Edgar Allan Poe A gothic tale of a decaying family, a decaying mansion, illness, obsession, and a terrible burial mistake. 66 What Was It? Fitz-James O'Brien A strange invisible creature is discovered in a boarding house, turning supernatural terror into a problem of observation, capture, and proof. 67 The Upper Berth Francis Marion Crawford A passenger aboard a ship investigates a cursed cabin where something horrifying appears from the sea. 68 The Death of Halpin Frayser Ambrose Bierce A nightmarish tale of murder, memory, and supernatural revenge, centered on a man lost between dream, guilt, and death. 69 The Mark of the Beast Rudyard Kipling A colonial horror story in which a drunken insult to a sacred image brings a hideous curse. 70 The Captain of the 'Pole-Star' Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An Arctic ghost story about a doomed captain, an obsessed expedition, and something haunting the frozen wastes. 71 The Yellow Sign Robert W. Chambers An artist and his model become drawn into a decadent supernatural mystery involving a sinister symbol and the King in Yellow. 72 Xelucha M. P. Shiel A lush, strange, morbid tale of obsession, death, and uncanny beauty, written in Shiel's dense decadent style. 73 The Red Room H. G. Wells A skeptical man spends the night in a supposedly haunted room and discovers terror without needing a visible ghost. 74 The Shadows on the Wall Mary E. Wilkins Freeman A domestic ghost story where grief, suspicion, and a strange shadow reveal something dreadful within a family home. 75 The Harbor-Master Robert W. Chambers A weird tale of coastal mystery, pursuit, and monstrous transformation, mixing adventure with uncanny horror. 76 The White People, Pt 1 Arthur Machen The opening of Machen's occult horror story, framing forbidden knowledge, childhood innocence, and hidden pagan mysteries. 77 The White People, Pt 2 Arthur Machen The central portion of the story, presenting a young girl's secret diary of strange rites, hidden places, and uncanny encounters. 78 The White People, Pt 3 Arthur Machen The conclusion of the tale, where the innocent-seeming account becomes something much darker and more spiritually dangerous. 79 Lost Hearts M. R. James A young orphan comes to live with an elderly relative and uncovers a cold, scholarly evil involving missing children. 80 The Willows, Pt 1 Algernon Blackwood The beginning of a cosmic nature-horror story about two travelers canoeing down the Danube into a remote and hostile landscape. 81 The Willows, Pt 2 Algernon Blackwood The travelers become increasingly aware that the landscape around them may be alive, watching, and spiritually alien. 82 The Willows, Pt 3 Algernon Blackwood The pressure of the place grows unbearable as natural details become signs of a vast, inhuman presence. 83 The Willows, Pt 4 Algernon Blackwood The conclusion reveals the full terror of the willows: not a simple haunting, but contact with forces beyond human scale. 84 The Hashish Man/The Unhappy Body Lord Dunsany Two short Dunsany pieces: one dreamlike and visionary, the other a strange fable about the body, identity, and dissatisfaction. 85 Fishhead Irvin S. Cobb A grotesque backwoods horror story about an outcast man with fishlike features and a reputation for uncanny violence. 86 The Hashish-Eater, or the Apocalypse of Evil Clark Ashton Smith A visionary prose-poem of cosmic horror, decadent imagery, and apocalyptic evil unfolding through drug-induced revelation. 87 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 1 Walter de la Mare The first half of a quiet psychological ghost story about a boy's unsettling visit to his friend's house and his terrifying aunt. 88 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 2 Walter de la Mare The second half deepens the dread around Seaton's aunt, leaving the horror ambiguous, oppressive, and emotionally cruel.

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Season 22 bonus episodes 65-88 # Name Author Description 65 The Fall of the House of Usher Edgar Allan Poe A gothic tale of a decaying family, a decaying mansion, illness, obsession, and a terrible burial mistake. 66 What Was It? Fitz-James O'Brien A strange invisible creature is discovered in a boarding house, turning supernatural terror into a problem of observation, capture, and proof. 67 The Upper Berth Francis Marion Crawford A passenger aboard a ship investigates a cursed cabin where something horrifying appears from the sea. 68 The Death of Halpin Frayser Ambrose Bierce A nightmarish tale of murder, memory, and supernatural revenge, centered on a man lost between dream, guilt, and death. 69 The Mark of the Beast Rudyard Kipling A colonial horror story in which a drunken insult to a sacred image brings a hideous curse. 70 The Captain of the 'Pole-Star' Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An Arctic ghost story about a doomed captain, an obsessed expedition, and something haunting the frozen wastes. 71 The Yellow Sign Robert W. Chambers An artist and his model become drawn into a decadent supernatural mystery involving a sinister symbol and the King in Yellow. 72 Xelucha M. P. Shiel A lush, strange, morbid tale of obsession, death, and uncanny beauty, written in Shiel's dense decadent style. 73 The Red Room H. G. Wells A skeptical man spends the night in a supposedly haunted room and discovers terror without needing a visible ghost. 74 The Shadows on the Wall Mary E. Wilkins Freeman A domestic ghost story where grief, suspicion, and a strange shadow reveal something dreadful within a family home. 75 The Harbor-Master Robert W. Chambers A weird tale of coastal mystery, pursuit, and monstrous transformation, mixing adventure with uncanny horror. 76 The White People, Pt 1 Arthur Machen The opening of Machen's occult horror story, framing forbidden knowledge, childhood innocence, and hidden pagan mysteries. 77 The White People, Pt 2 Arthur Machen The central portion of the story, presenting a young girl's secret diary of strange rites, hidden places, and uncanny encounters. 78 The White People, Pt 3 Arthur Machen The conclusion of the tale, where the innocent-seeming account becomes something much darker and more spiritually dangerous. 79 Lost Hearts M. R. James A young orphan comes to live with an elderly relative and uncovers a cold, scholarly evil involving missing children. 80 The Willows, Pt 1 Algernon Blackwood The beginning of a cosmic nature-horror story about two travelers canoeing down the Danube into a remote and hostile landscape. 81 The Willows, Pt 2 Algernon Blackwood The travelers become increasingly aware that the landscape around them may be alive, watching, and spiritually alien. 82 The Willows, Pt 3 Algernon Blackwood The pressure of the place grows unbearable as natural details become signs of a vast, inhuman presence. 83 The Willows, Pt 4 Algernon Blackwood The conclusion reveals the full terror of the willows: not a simple haunting, but contact with forces beyond human scale. 84 The Hashish Man/The Unhappy Body Lord Dunsany Two short Dunsany pieces: one dreamlike and visionary, the other a strange fable about the body, identity, and dissatisfaction. 85 Fishhead Irvin S. Cobb A grotesque backwoods horror story about an outcast man with fishlike features and a reputation for uncanny violence. 86 The Hashish-Eater, or the Apocalypse of Evil Clark Ashton Smith A visionary prose-poem of cosmic horror, decadent imagery, and apocalyptic evil unfolding through drug-induced revelation. 87 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 1 Walter de la Mare The first half of a quiet psychological ghost story about a boy's unsettling visit to his friend's house and his terrifying aunt. 88 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 2 Walter de la Mare The second half deepens the dread around Seaton's aunt, leaving the horror ambiguous, oppressive, and emotionally cruel.

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Season 22 bonus episodes 65-88 # Name Author Description 65 The Fall of the House of Usher Edgar Allan Poe A gothic tale of a decaying family, a decaying mansion, illness, obsession, and a terrible burial mistake. 66 What Was It? Fitz-James O'Brien A strange invisible creature is discovered in a boarding house, turning supernatural terror into a problem of observation, capture, and proof. 67 The Upper Berth Francis Marion Crawford A passenger aboard a ship investigates a cursed cabin where something horrifying appears from the sea. 68 The Death of Halpin Frayser Ambrose Bierce A nightmarish tale of murder, memory, and supernatural revenge, centered on a man lost between dream, guilt, and death. 69 The Mark of the Beast Rudyard Kipling A colonial horror story in which a drunken insult to a sacred image brings a hideous curse. 70 The Captain of the 'Pole-Star' Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An Arctic ghost story about a doomed captain, an obsessed expedition, and something haunting the frozen wastes. 71 The Yellow Sign Robert W. Chambers An artist and his model become drawn into a decadent supernatural mystery involving a sinister symbol and the King in Yellow. 72 Xelucha M. P. Shiel A lush, strange, morbid tale of obsession, death, and uncanny beauty, written in Shiel's dense decadent style. 73 The Red Room H. G. Wells A skeptical man spends the night in a supposedly haunted room and discovers terror without needing a visible ghost. 74 The Shadows on the Wall Mary E. Wilkins Freeman A domestic ghost story where grief, suspicion, and a strange shadow reveal something dreadful within a family home. 75 The Harbor-Master Robert W. Chambers A weird tale of coastal mystery, pursuit, and monstrous transformation, mixing adventure with uncanny horror. 76 The White People, Pt 1 Arthur Machen The opening of Machen's occult horror story, framing forbidden knowledge, childhood innocence, and hidden pagan mysteries. 77 The White People, Pt 2 Arthur Machen The central portion of the story, presenting a young girl's secret diary of strange rites, hidden places, and uncanny encounters. 78 The White People, Pt 3 Arthur Machen The conclusion of the tale, where the innocent-seeming account becomes something much darker and more spiritually dangerous. 79 Lost Hearts M. R. James A young orphan comes to live with an elderly relative and uncovers a cold, scholarly evil involving missing children. 80 The Willows, Pt 1 Algernon Blackwood The beginning of a cosmic nature-horror story about two travelers canoeing down the Danube into a remote and hostile landscape. 81 The Willows, Pt 2 Algernon Blackwood The travelers become increasingly aware that the landscape around them may be alive, watching, and spiritually alien. 82 The Willows, Pt 3 Algernon Blackwood The pressure of the place grows unbearable as natural details become signs of a vast, inhuman presence. 83 The Willows, Pt 4 Algernon Blackwood The conclusion reveals the full terror of the willows: not a simple haunting, but contact with forces beyond human scale. 84 The Hashish Man/The Unhappy Body Lord Dunsany Two short Dunsany pieces: one dreamlike and visionary, the other a strange fable about the body, identity, and dissatisfaction. 85 Fishhead Irvin S. Cobb A grotesque backwoods horror story about an outcast man with fishlike features and a reputation for uncanny violence. 86 The Hashish-Eater, or the Apocalypse of Evil Clark Ashton Smith A visionary prose-poem of cosmic horror, decadent imagery, and apocalyptic evil unfolding through drug-induced revelation. 87 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 1 Walter de la Mare The first half of a quiet psychological ghost story about a boy's unsettling visit to his friend's house and his terrifying aunt. 88 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 2 Walter de la Mare The second half deepens the dread around Seaton's aunt, leaving the horror ambiguous, oppressive, and emotionally cruel.

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Season 22 bonus episodes 65-88 # Name Author Description 65 The Fall of the House of Usher Edgar Allan Poe A gothic tale of a decaying family, a decaying mansion, illness, obsession, and a terrible burial mistake. 66 What Was It? Fitz-James O'Brien A strange invisible creature is discovered in a boarding house, turning supernatural terror into a problem of observation, capture, and proof. 67 The Upper Berth Francis Marion Crawford A passenger aboard a ship investigates a cursed cabin where something horrifying appears from the sea. 68 The Death of Halpin Frayser Ambrose Bierce A nightmarish tale of murder, memory, and supernatural revenge, centered on a man lost between dream, guilt, and death. 69 The Mark of the Beast Rudyard Kipling A colonial horror story in which a drunken insult to a sacred image brings a hideous curse. 70 The Captain of the 'Pole-Star' Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An Arctic ghost story about a doomed captain, an obsessed expedition, and something haunting the frozen wastes. 71 The Yellow Sign Robert W. Chambers An artist and his model become drawn into a decadent supernatural mystery involving a sinister symbol and the King in Yellow. 72 Xelucha M. P. Shiel A lush, strange, morbid tale of obsession, death, and uncanny beauty, written in Shiel's dense decadent style. 73 The Red Room H. G. Wells A skeptical man spends the night in a supposedly haunted room and discovers terror without needing a visible ghost. 74 The Shadows on the Wall Mary E. Wilkins Freeman A domestic ghost story where grief, suspicion, and a strange shadow reveal something dreadful within a family home. 75 The Harbor-Master Robert W. Chambers A weird tale of coastal mystery, pursuit, and monstrous transformation, mixing adventure with uncanny horror. 76 The White People, Pt 1 Arthur Machen The opening of Machen's occult horror story, framing forbidden knowledge, childhood innocence, and hidden pagan mysteries. 77 The White People, Pt 2 Arthur Machen The central portion of the story, presenting a young girl's secret diary of strange rites, hidden places, and uncanny encounters. 78 The White People, Pt 3 Arthur Machen The conclusion of the tale, where the innocent-seeming account becomes something much darker and more spiritually dangerous. 79 Lost Hearts M. R. James A young orphan comes to live with an elderly relative and uncovers a cold, scholarly evil involving missing children. 80 The Willows, Pt 1 Algernon Blackwood The beginning of a cosmic nature-horror story about two travelers canoeing down the Danube into a remote and hostile landscape. 81 The Willows, Pt 2 Algernon Blackwood The travelers become increasingly aware that the landscape around them may be alive, watching, and spiritually alien. 82 The Willows, Pt 3 Algernon Blackwood The pressure of the place grows unbearable as natural details become signs of a vast, inhuman presence. 83 The Willows, Pt 4 Algernon Blackwood The conclusion reveals the full terror of the willows: not a simple haunting, but contact with forces beyond human scale. 84 The Hashish Man/The Unhappy Body Lord Dunsany Two short Dunsany pieces: one dreamlike and visionary, the other a strange fable about the body, identity, and dissatisfaction. 85 Fishhead Irvin S. Cobb A grotesque backwoods horror story about an outcast man with fishlike features and a reputation for uncanny violence. 86 The Hashish-Eater, or the Apocalypse of Evil Clark Ashton Smith A visionary prose-poem of cosmic horror, decadent imagery, and apocalyptic evil unfolding through drug-induced revelation. 87 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 1 Walter de la Mare The first half of a quiet psychological ghost story about a boy's unsettling visit to his friend's house and his terrifying aunt. 88 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 2 Walter de la Mare The second half deepens the dread around Seaton's aunt, leaving the horror ambiguous, oppressive, and emotionally cruel.

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Season 22 bonus episodes 65-88 # Name Author Description 65 The Fall of the House of Usher Edgar Allan Poe A gothic tale of a decaying family, a decaying mansion, illness, obsession, and a terrible burial mistake. 66 What Was It? Fitz-James O'Brien A strange invisible creature is discovered in a boarding house, turning supernatural terror into a problem of observation, capture, and proof. 67 The Upper Berth Francis Marion Crawford A passenger aboard a ship investigates a cursed cabin where something horrifying appears from the sea. 68 The Death of Halpin Frayser Ambrose Bierce A nightmarish tale of murder, memory, and supernatural revenge, centered on a man lost between dream, guilt, and death. 69 The Mark of the Beast Rudyard Kipling A colonial horror story in which a drunken insult to a sacred image brings a hideous curse. 70 The Captain of the 'Pole-Star' Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An Arctic ghost story about a doomed captain, an obsessed expedition, and something haunting the frozen wastes. 71 The Yellow Sign Robert W. Chambers An artist and his model become drawn into a decadent supernatural mystery involving a sinister symbol and the King in Yellow. 72 Xelucha M. P. Shiel A lush, strange, morbid tale of obsession, death, and uncanny beauty, written in Shiel's dense decadent style. 73 The Red Room H. G. Wells A skeptical man spends the night in a supposedly haunted room and discovers terror without needing a visible ghost. 74 The Shadows on the Wall Mary E. Wilkins Freeman A domestic ghost story where grief, suspicion, and a strange shadow reveal something dreadful within a family home. 75 The Harbor-Master Robert W. Chambers A weird tale of coastal mystery, pursuit, and monstrous transformation, mixing adventure with uncanny horror. 76 The White People, Pt 1 Arthur Machen The opening of Machen's occult horror story, framing forbidden knowledge, childhood innocence, and hidden pagan mysteries. 77 The White People, Pt 2 Arthur Machen The central portion of the story, presenting a young girl's secret diary of strange rites, hidden places, and uncanny encounters. 78 The White People, Pt 3 Arthur Machen The conclusion of the tale, where the innocent-seeming account becomes something much darker and more spiritually dangerous. 79 Lost Hearts M. R. James A young orphan comes to live with an elderly relative and uncovers a cold, scholarly evil involving missing children. 80 The Willows, Pt 1 Algernon Blackwood The beginning of a cosmic nature-horror story about two travelers canoeing down the Danube into a remote and hostile landscape. 81 The Willows, Pt 2 Algernon Blackwood The travelers become increasingly aware that the landscape around them may be alive, watching, and spiritually alien. 82 The Willows, Pt 3 Algernon Blackwood The pressure of the place grows unbearable as natural details become signs of a vast, inhuman presence. 83 The Willows, Pt 4 Algernon Blackwood The conclusion reveals the full terror of the willows: not a simple haunting, but contact with forces beyond human scale. 84 The Hashish Man/The Unhappy Body Lord Dunsany Two short Dunsany pieces: one dreamlike and visionary, the other a strange fable about the body, identity, and dissatisfaction. 85 Fishhead Irvin S. Cobb A grotesque backwoods horror story about an outcast man with fishlike features and a reputation for uncanny violence. 86 The Hashish-Eater, or the Apocalypse of Evil Clark Ashton Smith A visionary prose-poem of cosmic horror, decadent imagery, and apocalyptic evil unfolding through drug-induced revelation. 87 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 1 Walter de la Mare The first half of a quiet psychological ghost story about a boy's unsettling visit to his friend's house and his terrifying aunt. 88 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 2 Walter de la Mare The second half deepens the dread around Seaton's aunt, leaving the horror ambiguous, oppressive, and emotionally cruel.

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Season 22 bonus episodes 65-88 # Name Author Description 65 The Fall of the House of Usher Edgar Allan Poe A gothic tale of a decaying family, a decaying mansion, illness, obsession, and a terrible burial mistake. 66 What Was It? Fitz-James O'Brien A strange invisible creature is discovered in a boarding house, turning supernatural terror into a problem of observation, capture, and proof. 67 The Upper Berth Francis Marion Crawford A passenger aboard a ship investigates a cursed cabin where something horrifying appears from the sea. 68 The Death of Halpin Frayser Ambrose Bierce A nightmarish tale of murder, memory, and supernatural revenge, centered on a man lost between dream, guilt, and death. 69 The Mark of the Beast Rudyard Kipling A colonial horror story in which a drunken insult to a sacred image brings a hideous curse. 70 The Captain of the 'Pole-Star' Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An Arctic ghost story about a doomed captain, an obsessed expedition, and something haunting the frozen wastes. 71 The Yellow Sign Robert W. Chambers An artist and his model become drawn into a decadent supernatural mystery involving a sinister symbol and the King in Yellow. 72 Xelucha M. P. Shiel A lush, strange, morbid tale of obsession, death, and uncanny beauty, written in Shiel's dense decadent style. 73 The Red Room H. G. Wells A skeptical man spends the night in a supposedly haunted room and discovers terror without needing a visible ghost. 74 The Shadows on the Wall Mary E. Wilkins Freeman A domestic ghost story where grief, suspicion, and a strange shadow reveal something dreadful within a family home. 75 The Harbor-Master Robert W. Chambers A weird tale of coastal mystery, pursuit, and monstrous transformation, mixing adventure with uncanny horror. 76 The White People, Pt 1 Arthur Machen The opening of Machen's occult horror story, framing forbidden knowledge, childhood innocence, and hidden pagan mysteries. 77 The White People, Pt 2 Arthur Machen The central portion of the story, presenting a young girl's secret diary of strange rites, hidden places, and uncanny encounters. 78 The White People, Pt 3 Arthur Machen The conclusion of the tale, where the innocent-seeming account becomes something much darker and more spiritually dangerous. 79 Lost Hearts M. R. James A young orphan comes to live with an elderly relative and uncovers a cold, scholarly evil involving missing children. 80 The Willows, Pt 1 Algernon Blackwood The beginning of a cosmic nature-horror story about two travelers canoeing down the Danube into a remote and hostile landscape. 81 The Willows, Pt 2 Algernon Blackwood The travelers become increasingly aware that the landscape around them may be alive, watching, and spiritually alien. 82 The Willows, Pt 3 Algernon Blackwood The pressure of the place grows unbearable as natural details become signs of a vast, inhuman presence. 83 The Willows, Pt 4 Algernon Blackwood The conclusion reveals the full terror of the willows: not a simple haunting, but contact with forces beyond human scale. 84 The Hashish Man/The Unhappy Body Lord Dunsany Two short Dunsany pieces: one dreamlike and visionary, the other a strange fable about the body, identity, and dissatisfaction. 85 Fishhead Irvin S. Cobb A grotesque backwoods horror story about an outcast man with fishlike features and a reputation for uncanny violence. 86 The Hashish-Eater, or the Apocalypse of Evil Clark Ashton Smith A visionary prose-poem of cosmic horror, decadent imagery, and apocalyptic evil unfolding through drug-induced revelation. 87 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 1 Walter de la Mare The first half of a quiet psychological ghost story about a boy's unsettling visit to his friend's house and his terrifying aunt. 88 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 2 Walter de la Mare The second half deepens the dread around Seaton's aunt, leaving the horror ambiguous, oppressive, and emotionally cruel.

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Season 22 bonus episodes 65-88 # Name Author Description 65 The Fall of the House of Usher Edgar Allan Poe A gothic tale of a decaying family, a decaying mansion, illness, obsession, and a terrible burial mistake. 66 What Was It? Fitz-James O'Brien A strange invisible creature is discovered in a boarding house, turning supernatural terror into a problem of observation, capture, and proof. 67 The Upper Berth Francis Marion Crawford A passenger aboard a ship investigates a cursed cabin where something horrifying appears from the sea. 68 The Death of Halpin Frayser Ambrose Bierce A nightmarish tale of murder, memory, and supernatural revenge, centered on a man lost between dream, guilt, and death. 69 The Mark of the Beast Rudyard Kipling A colonial horror story in which a drunken insult to a sacred image brings a hideous curse. 70 The Captain of the 'Pole-Star' Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An Arctic ghost story about a doomed captain, an obsessed expedition, and something haunting the frozen wastes. 71 The Yellow Sign Robert W. Chambers An artist and his model become drawn into a decadent supernatural mystery involving a sinister symbol and the King in Yellow. 72 Xelucha M. P. Shiel A lush, strange, morbid tale of obsession, death, and uncanny beauty, written in Shiel's dense decadent style. 73 The Red Room H. G. Wells A skeptical man spends the night in a supposedly haunted room and discovers terror without needing a visible ghost. 74 The Shadows on the Wall Mary E. Wilkins Freeman A domestic ghost story where grief, suspicion, and a strange shadow reveal something dreadful within a family home. 75 The Harbor-Master Robert W. Chambers A weird tale of coastal mystery, pursuit, and monstrous transformation, mixing adventure with uncanny horror. 76 The White People, Pt 1 Arthur Machen The opening of Machen's occult horror story, framing forbidden knowledge, childhood innocence, and hidden pagan mysteries. 77 The White People, Pt 2 Arthur Machen The central portion of the story, presenting a young girl's secret diary of strange rites, hidden places, and uncanny encounters. 78 The White People, Pt 3 Arthur Machen The conclusion of the tale, where the innocent-seeming account becomes something much darker and more spiritually dangerous. 79 Lost Hearts M. R. James A young orphan comes to live with an elderly relative and uncovers a cold, scholarly evil involving missing children. 80 The Willows, Pt 1 Algernon Blackwood The beginning of a cosmic nature-horror story about two travelers canoeing down the Danube into a remote and hostile landscape. 81 The Willows, Pt 2 Algernon Blackwood The travelers become increasingly aware that the landscape around them may be alive, watching, and spiritually alien. 82 The Willows, Pt 3 Algernon Blackwood The pressure of the place grows unbearable as natural details become signs of a vast, inhuman presence. 83 The Willows, Pt 4 Algernon Blackwood The conclusion reveals the full terror of the willows: not a simple haunting, but contact with forces beyond human scale. 84 The Hashish Man/The Unhappy Body Lord Dunsany Two short Dunsany pieces: one dreamlike and visionary, the other a strange fable about the body, identity, and dissatisfaction. 85 Fishhead Irvin S. Cobb A grotesque backwoods horror story about an outcast man with fishlike features and a reputation for uncanny violence. 86 The Hashish-Eater, or the Apocalypse of Evil Clark Ashton Smith A visionary prose-poem of cosmic horror, decadent imagery, and apocalyptic evil unfolding through drug-induced revelation. 87 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 1 Walter de la Mare The first half of a quiet psychological ghost story about a boy's unsettling visit to his friend's house and his terrifying aunt. 88 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 2 Walter de la Mare The second half deepens the dread around Seaton's aunt, leaving the horror ambiguous, oppressive, and emotionally cruel.

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Season 22 bonus episodes 65-88 # Name Author Description 65 The Fall of the House of Usher Edgar Allan Poe A gothic tale of a decaying family, a decaying mansion, illness, obsession, and a terrible burial mistake. 66 What Was It? Fitz-James O'Brien A strange invisible creature is discovered in a boarding house, turning supernatural terror into a problem of observation, capture, and proof. 67 The Upper Berth Francis Marion Crawford A passenger aboard a ship investigates a cursed cabin where something horrifying appears from the sea. 68 The Death of Halpin Frayser Ambrose Bierce A nightmarish tale of murder, memory, and supernatural revenge, centered on a man lost between dream, guilt, and death. 69 The Mark of the Beast Rudyard Kipling A colonial horror story in which a drunken insult to a sacred image brings a hideous curse. 70 The Captain of the 'Pole-Star' Sir Arthur Conan Doyle An Arctic ghost story about a doomed captain, an obsessed expedition, and something haunting the frozen wastes. 71 The Yellow Sign Robert W. Chambers An artist and his model become drawn into a decadent supernatural mystery involving a sinister symbol and the King in Yellow. 72 Xelucha M. P. Shiel A lush, strange, morbid tale of obsession, death, and uncanny beauty, written in Shiel's dense decadent style. 73 The Red Room H. G. Wells A skeptical man spends the night in a supposedly haunted room and discovers terror without needing a visible ghost. 74 The Shadows on the Wall Mary E. Wilkins Freeman A domestic ghost story where grief, suspicion, and a strange shadow reveal something dreadful within a family home. 75 The Harbor-Master Robert W. Chambers A weird tale of coastal mystery, pursuit, and monstrous transformation, mixing adventure with uncanny horror. 76 The White People, Pt 1 Arthur Machen The opening of Machen's occult horror story, framing forbidden knowledge, childhood innocence, and hidden pagan mysteries. 77 The White People, Pt 2 Arthur Machen The central portion of the story, presenting a young girl's secret diary of strange rites, hidden places, and uncanny encounters. 78 The White People, Pt 3 Arthur Machen The conclusion of the tale, where the innocent-seeming account becomes something much darker and more spiritually dangerous. 79 Lost Hearts M. R. James A young orphan comes to live with an elderly relative and uncovers a cold, scholarly evil involving missing children. 80 The Willows, Pt 1 Algernon Blackwood The beginning of a cosmic nature-horror story about two travelers canoeing down the Danube into a remote and hostile landscape. 81 The Willows, Pt 2 Algernon Blackwood The travelers become increasingly aware that the landscape around them may be alive, watching, and spiritually alien. 82 The Willows, Pt 3 Algernon Blackwood The pressure of the place grows unbearable as natural details become signs of a vast, inhuman presence. 83 The Willows, Pt 4 Algernon Blackwood The conclusion reveals the full terror of the willows: not a simple haunting, but contact with forces beyond human scale. 84 The Hashish Man/The Unhappy Body Lord Dunsany Two short Dunsany pieces: one dreamlike and visionary, the other a strange fable about the body, identity, and dissatisfaction. 85 Fishhead Irvin S. Cobb A grotesque backwoods horror story about an outcast man with fishlike features and a reputation for uncanny violence. 86 The Hashish-Eater, or the Apocalypse of Evil Clark Ashton Smith A visionary prose-poem of cosmic horror, decadent imagery, and apocalyptic evil unfolding through drug-induced revelation. 87 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 1 Walter de la Mare The first half of a quiet psychological ghost story about a boy's unsettling visit to his friend's house and his terrifying aunt. 88 Seaton's Aunt, Pt 2 Walter de la Mare The second half deepens the dread around Seaton's aunt, leaving the horror ambiguous, oppressive, and emotionally cruel.

pWotD Episode 3338: Andy Burnham Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 934,733 views on Monday, 22 June 2026 our article of the day is Andy Burnham.Andrew Murray Burnham (born 7 January 1970) is a British politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Makerfield since June 2026. A Labour Co-op member, he is currently a candidate for the 2026 Labour Party leadership election to succeed Keir Starmer as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party. He previously served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 to 2026 and the MP for Leigh from 2001 to 2017. During his parliamentary career before becoming mayor, he held several cabinet positions, lastly as Secretary of State for Health from 2009 to 2010 under Gordon Brown. Burnham identifies as a socialist and is associated with the soft left faction of the Labour Party. Born in Aintree, Liverpool, and raised in Culcheth, Burnham was educated at St Aelred's Catholic High School in Newton-le-Willows and studied English at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. He joined the Labour Party at the age of 15 and his early career included working as a researcher for Tessa Jowell, a parliamentary officer for the NHS Confederation and an administrator with the Football Task Force. From 1998 to 2001, he was a special adviser to Culture Secretary Chris Smith. At the 2001 general election, he was elected as MP for Leigh in Greater Manchester. Under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, he held several government roles, including parliamentary private secretary; Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department; Minister of State for Health; Chief Secretary to the Treasury; and Culture Secretary, a role in which he launched the second Hillsborough inquiry. In 2009, he was promoted to Health Secretary, a role in which he responded to the swine flu pandemic and launched an independent inquiry into the Stafford Hospital scandal.Following the 2010 general election, Burnham was a candidate in the 2010 Labour leadership election won by Ed Miliband, coming fourth out of five candidates. From 2010 to 2015, he served as Shadow Education Secretary and Shadow Health Secretary under Miliband. Following the 2015 general election, Burnham contested the resulting Labour leadership election, and finished second behind Jeremy Corbyn. From 2015 to 2016, Burnham served as Shadow Home Secretary under Corbyn. After being selected as Labour's candidate for the new Greater Manchester Mayoralty, he stood down as an MP at the 2017 general election, won the 2017 mayoral election, and was re-elected in the 2021 and 2024 elections.Burnham has been cited as the most likely successor to Starmer. While Starmer's honeymoon period was brief, Burnham maintained high approval in Greater Manchester for the entire 9 years of his mayoralty, and, by August 2025, polls identified Burnham as the most popular senior Labour figure. During the crisis surrounding Starmer's leadership, which culminated in widespread loss of support for Labour in the May 2026 local elections, and Scottish and Wales parliamentary elections, Burnham became widely seen as a possible successor. Josh Simons, the MP for Makerfield in Greater Manchester, stood down to allow Burnham to stand for parliament again, a necessary step to seek the party leadership. Burnham won the resulting by-election on 18 June with 54.8% of the vote. Four days later Starmer announced he would resign. The same day, Burnham announced his candidacy in the Labour Party leadership election to succeed Starmer, with Wes Streeting, seen as his most likely competitor, announcing he would not compete but would support Burnham.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:45 UTC on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Andy Burnham on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Niamh.

Our headmaster often uses this paradigm for the ideal Heights graduate: he's the kind of young man you'd want your daughter to marry. In a recent article for the Forum, Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti asked: in our current culture, how does a boy grow up to be the kind of man who desires that life? Delving into Church sources, both scriptural and magisterial, he has assembled the outline of a theology of masculinity. Responding to Pope St. John Paul II's description of the "feminine genius," Dr. Lanzilotti considers the prospect of a complementary "masculine genius," and what it means for our boys. Chapters: 3:09 A man you'd want your daughter to marry 4:18 A man who wants to marry 7:40 Naturally ordered toward fatherhood 8:58 Building a culture of marriage 16:21 Stories about vocation, fidelity 18:22 Teaching vocation, fidelity 23:00 Theology and human sexuality 26:06 The human heart responds to goodness 31:01 The masculine genius 35:34 Scriptural, papal guidance on human love 37:51 Witnessing to the goodness of life Links: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset Love and Responsibility by John Paul II Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by John Paul II "The Jeweler's Shop" by John Paul II Redemptor Hominis, encyclical by Pope St. John Paul II, 1979 Familiaris Consortio, apostolic exhortation by Pope St. John Paul II, 1981 Deus Caritas Est, encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI, 2005 "Is There a Catholic Theology of Masculinity?" dissertation by Peter Holmes Also on the Forum: Made in the Image and Likeness: On Man and Masculinity featuring Bishop Erik Varden Worthy and Willing: Forming Boys Who Will Want to Marry by Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti Educating Boys: Nature, Risk, and the Making of Men by Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti The Magisterial Case for Single-Sex Education by Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti The Forum Faculty Podcast hosted by Tom Cox Featured Opportunities: Convivium Conference for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 11-13, 2026)

3:10 - The News 6:10 - Jerks of the Week 12:35 - Dirty Mary Crazy Larry 14:33 - Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 15:22 - Death Wish (1974) 17:17 - The Man with the Golden Gun & The Spy Who Loved Me 21:28 - Death Race 2000 22:08 - The Enforcer 22:44 - Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure 26:18 - Smokey and the Bandit 27:41 - The Gauntlet 28:59 - The Wind in the Willows (1983 & 1996) 33:22 - Kubo and the Two Strings 35:24 - some movie and also Convoy 36:31 - Pressure 40:20 - Escape to Athena 41:33 - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion 48:01 - Independence Day 56:36 - Figure 8 Schoolbus Racing 1:00:58 - stolen Star Wars LEGO thing 1:07:40 - the joke explainer 1:11:33 - Missing in Action 2 1:12:20 - American Ninja/Cyborg Cop 1:12:56 - Escape from L.A./the first half of The Guest 1:14:51 - Hokum 1:19:05 - Masters of the Universe 1:34:52 - The Furious

Send us Fan MailCharlotte Mason argues that all education is ultimately self-education. Unless a student makes the choice to assimilate knowledge into himself, he will not learn anything. If this is so, what role is there for a teacher? Can a student actually be educated into virtue or wisdom?In this episode, Jonathan and Ryan read and discuss the opening chapters of Charlotte Mason's book A Philosophy of Education.Charlotte Mason's A Philosophy of Education: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9781922348050Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780060935467Ambleside Online: https://www.amblesideonline.org/Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9781402782831John Senior's The Thousand Good Books: https://seascs.net/documents/2017/10/John%20Senior%20The%20Thousand%20Good%20Books%20List.pdfTwo ways to support the show and unlock bonus episodes:Download and subscribe to Ekho: ancientlanguage.com/ekho/Subscribe to New Humanists+ for bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1791279/subscribeNew Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

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Alternate title: The evil of man. Which doesn't really narrow it down. Mouse May draws to a close this week, may it f'rever be r'membered, and we watched some films about mice having grand old adventures. Are we in for whimsical, Wind in the Willows-esque jaunts where the voles wear waistcoats and pilot small motor-vehicles, or will we end up staring at the walls and contemplating the injustices of humanity? Probably a little of both.

The Wind in the Willows is a BBC adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic children’s book from 1908. This version was first broadcast in 2006 or 2007 (depending on the country). Mole and Rat are dealing with Toad’s ever-faster pursuits. What kind of trouble is waiting for Toad? Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group. We are also on Threads and Instagram. British Invaders is an audio podcast that discusses television shows. We do not distribute the shows themselves.

During the height of Operation Metro Surge, the federal government publicized the arrests of protesters and observers. We learned why prosecutors dismissed the charges in a third of those cases. Diesel gas prices are nearing a record high. We heard how that's impacting Minnesota's trucking industry and your wallet. Plus, urban flocks of turkeys are hard to miss this time of year. We got some answers about the bird from an expert. And dozens of venues across Minneapolis are inviting the public to behind-the-scenes visits for Doors Open Minneapolis this weekend.The Minnesota Music Minute was "The Window” by We are the Willows and “Get Up and Dance” by Sonny Knight and the Lakers was the Song of the Day.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. In this episode we discuss Mick Herron’s latest in the Slough House series, Clown Town, with guest Sam Leith. We talk about Herron and Wind in the Willows, whether he’s diving into Richard Osman territory, and that shocking turn of events at the end of the book. Plus how to deal with Herron’s dry wit when interviewing him, poetry’s influence on Herron’s writing and pondering the end of the Slough House series. All that and more in this episode! Sam’s writing at The Spectator – https://spectator.com/writer/sam-leith/?edition=us Sam’s Substack – https://samleith.substack.com/ Sam’s book The Haunted Wood – https://oneworld-publications.com/work/the-haunted-wood/ Sam’s podcast The Spectator’s The Book Club – https://spectator.com/podcasts/book-club/?edition=us Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under "Barbican Station". In this episode we discuss Mick Herron's latest in the Slough House series, Clown Town, with guest Sam Leith. We talk about Herron and Wind in the Willows, whether he's diving into Richard Osman territory, and that shocking turn … Continue reading Barbican Station – Clown Town by Mick Herron – Explored

The Wind in the Willows is a BBC adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic children’s book from 1908. This version was first broadcast in 2006 or 2007 (depending on the country). Mole and Rat are having a lovely time in the country. How will things change when Toad pursues another new hobby? Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group. We are also on Threads and Instagram. British Invaders is an audio podcast that discusses television shows. We do not distribute the shows themselves.

The Reeds was inspired by the classic ghostly story, The Willows by Algernon Blackwood.I don't use Patreon or put content behind a pay wall and I don't use ads, you are welcome to show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar via - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnableor buy a book via Amazon and leave a review.31 Tales is also on YouTube where I am re-recording old episodes so please help me by subscribing.Chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com

The name of this place tells you what the early settlers found here at the joining of two creeks.  The water from those streams continues...

"The Willows" is a novella by English author Algernon Blackwood, originally published as part of his 1907 collection The Listener and Other Stories. It is one of Blackwood's best known works and has been influential on a number of later writers. Horror author H.P. Lovecraft considered it to be the finest supernatural tale in English literature. Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link]  

"The Willows" is a novella by English author Algernon Blackwood, originally published as part of his 1907 collection The Listener and Other Stories. It is one of Blackwood's best known works and has been influential on a number of later writers. Horror author H.P. Lovecraft considered it to be the finest supernatural tale in English literature. Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link]  

Algernon Blackwood's The Willows is a haunting tale of cosmic horror set along a remote stretch of the Danube River. As two travelers camp among eerie, whispering willows, they begin to sense an unseen presence watching them. The natural world turns strange and threatening, leading to a growing realization that they have entered a place...

The Willows Weep house, previously located at 5173 N Elm Tree Road in Cayuga, Indiana. Well-known for its alleged upside-down cross floor plan and numerous deaths—including suicides and unexplained incidents…as well as, reported paranormal activity, such as poltergeist events and ghost sightings!!!https://search.brave.com/search?q=willows%20weep%20house&source=ioshttps://www.facebook.com/share/1CjCq85dEr/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hoVzfTPq7IIhttps://103gbfrocks.com/indianas-most-evil-house-is-the-subject-of-a-documentary-thats-out-now/

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A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey. How can technology help farmers save labor, increase efficiency, and monitor their farms in real time? In this Farm in Focus episode, Michael is joined by Nathan Rosenberg, CEO and co-founder of FarmBlox, to explore the biggest trends shaping farm technology today. From robotics to sensors to drones, Nathan breaks down which innovations truly move the needle — and which ones are more hype than help. Nathan explains why labor-saving tools are the top priority for most farms today, how sensors can automate tasks like monitoring maple syrup sap runs, and why theft prevention is becoming a critical need in orchards and high-value crop production. He also shares practical advice for farmers interested in adopting new technology without getting overwhelmed or oversold. Whether you're curious about automation or just want smarter ways to solve farm pain points, this conversation will help you understand what's worth paying attention to — and what to ignore.   In this episode, you'll hear about: Farm Tech Trends: • Why labor is the biggest cost driving innovation [1:53] • Where robotics and remote sensing are making the biggest impact [04:10] Real-World Applications: • How sensors can automate maple syrup production and orchard monitoring [04:32] • Why theft prevention is becoming a major tech need in agriculture [07:20] Drones & Data: • What drones can (and can't) do for farmers [09:55] • Using real-time monitoring to catch issues early [10:50] Practical Advice for Farmers: • Why "start small" is the smartest approach to adopting new tech • How to identify the pain points worth solving before investing About the Guest: Nathan Rosenberg is the CEO and Co-Founder of FarmBlox, a platform that gives farmers tools to build their own automation systems — connecting sensors, equipment, and real-time data to a simple app. With a background in robotics engineering and over a decade of experience building large-scale IoT networks, Nathan brings a deep understanding of how automation, AI, and practical engineering intersect on real farms. Links:

A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey. What makes husk cherries one of the most surprising—and delightful—novelty crops on the farm? In this Farm in Focus episode, Michael sits down again with Katie Baldwin and Amanda Merrow of Amber Waves Farm to talk about one of their favorite unconventional crops: husk cherries. Known for their tropical flavor, long shelf life, and enthusiastic customer response, husk cherries are a crop many farmers overlook—but shouldn't. Katie and Amanda break down everything from seed starting to trellising to harvest strategies, along with their best tips for selling, storing, and cooking with this fun fruit. Whether you're looking to diversify your market table or try something new in the garden, this episode offers accessible, practical insights for growing a crop that always sparks curiosity.   In this episode, you'll hear about: Getting Started: • Why husk cherries are a novelty crop customers get excited about [2:14] • Their favorite varieties and what makes each unique [3:32] Growing Practices: • Seed starting tips and early care [4:10] • Fertility needs and trellising techniques that improve plant health [6:54] Flavor & Marketability:  • How pricing reflects the labor involved in harvesting [13:30] • Why their long shelf life makes them a smart market crop [14:30] • Their signature "pineapple-grape" flavor profile [15:05] • Why families—and kids especially—love growing and harvesting them [16:43] Bio:Amber Waves began in 2008 when Amanda Merrow and Katie Baldwin met during a farm apprenticeship, sparking a friendship and a shared dream to feed their local community. A year later, they launched their farm on seven conserved acres behind the Amagansett Farmers Market, drawn to the land's unique coastal terroir, which inspired the name Amber Waves. In the early days, they personally connected with every visitor, cultivating a community that found comfort, inspiration, and empowerment through the farm. By 2016, with the support of dedicated locals and visionary women before them, Amanda and Katie secured ownership of the farmland and reunited it with the historic farmstand. Today, Amber Waves spans over 30 acres, operates a vibrant market and kitchen, and stands as a nationally recognized educational farm serving hundreds of families and visitors each year. Links:

A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey. What does it really take to run a small, year-round local market? In this Farm in Focus episode, Michael sits down with Emma de Long of Kneehigh Farm to talk about the creation and day-to-day operation of Red Dog Market, a year-round local food market in Pennsylvania. Emma shares how Red Dog Market grew out of increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has evolved into a community-centered outlet for her farm and other local producers. From staffing and sourcing to signage, POS systems, and regulatory considerations, Emma offers a candid look at the realities behind keeping fresh food accessible all year long. Whether you're considering opening a farm store, expanding into retail, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes work of local food markets, this episode offers practical, grounded insights from someone doing it every day.   In this episode, you'll hear about: The Origin of Red Dog Market • How COVID-19 accelerated demand for local food access [02:42] • Why Kneehigh Farm serves as the market's anchor vendor [02:42] Market Operations & Staffing • Running a year-round market with a small, focused team [08:32] • The role of a dedicated market manager and daily task division [08:32] • Why maintaining fresh produce is "a puzzle every day" [14:39] Sourcing & Vendor Relationships • How Emma vets vendors—especially for meat and dairy products [12:25] • The importance of building strong relationships with local producers [05:34] • Balancing product variety with quality and consistency [12:25] Systems, Marketing & Logistics • The complexities of using POS systems for a small, hybrid market model [14:39] • Effective signage and in-person marketing strategies [16:51] • Leveraging existing farm share and CSA memberships to build traffic [16:51] Advice for Aspiring Market Owners • Why starting slow and understanding your costs is critical [16:51] • Regulatory considerations every market owner should be aware of • How community engagement shapes long-term success [20:40] Bio: Emma de Long is a farmer, educator, and fiber advocate based in Chester County, Pennsylvania. She founded Kneehigh Farm in 2013 and has since grown a diverse mix of vegetables, dye plants, and fiber crops. Since 2019, Emma has cultivated indigo for natural pigment extraction, and in 2020 she co-founded the Pennsylvania Flax Project, an initiative dedicated to rebuilding regional flax processing infrastructure. Kneehigh Farm operates as a 100% women-run operation, and in 2021 Emma opened Red Dog Market, a year-round outlet for farm goods and local products. Links:

Welcome to episode 333 of Growers Daily! We cover: radishing HARD, and we'll take a question about weed control in the orchard. We are a Non-Profit! 

NPR's classical critic Tom Huizenga joins host Robin Hilton for our first spin of the best songs we're hearing in 2026, including new ones from Big Thief's Buck Meek, the genre-hopping artist Joji, “fragile hope” from composer Daníel Bjarnason and more. Featured artists and songs:1. Buck Meek: “Gasoline,” from ‘The Mirror'2. Pekka Kuusisto & Sam Amidon: "Way Go, Lily" (Arr. by Nico Muhly / Adapted for orchestra by Bernard Rofe), from ‘Willows'3. Joji: “Love You Less,” from ‘P*** In The Wind'4. Joyce DiDonato & Time for Three: “Because I could not stop for Death," from ‘Emily - No Prisoner Be'5. Jana Horn: “Don't think,” from ‘Jana Horn'6. Daniel Bjarnason & The Iceland Symphony Orchestra: “Fragile Hope,” from ‘The Grotesque and the Sublime' Support the show by leaving a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And tell a friend!Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.orgLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy