Podcasts about Winter Wonderland

All I wanted for my birthday was to host a Color Analysis party with my friends. We each found out our season: Summer, Spring, Winter, or Fall. And, it's officially pushing me out of my neutral sweat set era! I'm sharing what I learned about the colors that suit me best for clothing, makeup, jewelry, and even hair and how surprisingly helpful this is when you're shopping or getting ready for a trip.Mentioned in this episode:- Krystina Cortesi with @chromaticstylecolor: https://www.instagram.com/chromaticstylecolor/- Color Analysis: Summer, Spring, Autumn, Winter- Wonderland on Points podcastBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879

February 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Mike Chumbler, President and General Manager of The Highlands. They discuss the current ski season and what's on the horizon Up North. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Rediscovering Inspiration in Namiseom's Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 진희는 아침 햇살을 받을 수 있도록 열린 창문 옆에 서 있었다.En: Jinhee stood by the open window to receive the morning sunlight.Ko: 눈이 내려 모든 것이 하얗게 덮였고, 나미섬은 고요하고 아름다웠다.En: Snow had fallen, covering everything in white, and Namiseom was calm and beautiful.Ko: "이렇게 아름다운 곳에서 영감을 못 찾는다는 게 말이 돼?"라고 진희는 나지막히 속삭였다.En: "Does it make sense not to find inspiration in a place this beautiful?" Jinhee whispered quietly.Ko: 해진은 진희의 옆으로 다가와 그녀의 손을 잡았다.En: Haejin approached and took her hand.Ko: "진희야, 오늘은 좋은 날이 될 거야. 그냥 걸어보자. 너의 눈으로 자연을 느끼면 돼."En: "Jinhee, today will be a good day. Let's just take a walk. You just need to feel nature with your own eyes."Ko: 진희와 해진은 두꺼운 코트를 걸치고 나미섬의 길을 걸었다.En: Jinhee and Haejin put on their thick coats and walked the paths of Namiseom.Ko: 긴 메타세쿼이아 나무들이 그들 위로 높이 솟아 있었다.En: Tall metasequoia trees towered over them.Ko: 눈송이가 천천히 내려와 그들의 코트 위에 쌓였다.En: Snowflakes slowly fell, gathering on their coats.Ko: 시간이 흐를수록 진희의 마음속 벽도 조금씩 녹아내렸다.En: As time passed, the walls in Jinhee's heart began to gradually melt.Ko: "해진아, 가끔 내가 너무 부족하다고 느껴," 진희가 조용히 말했다.En: "Haejin, sometimes I feel like I'm not enough," Jinhee said quietly.Ko: 그녀의 눈은 땅을 향했고, 발걸음은 무거웠다.En: Her eyes were on the ground, and her steps felt heavy.Ko: "내 친구들은 다 성공하고 있어. 그런데 난 여기서 막혀 있는 것 같아."En: "All my friends are succeeding. But I feel like I'm stuck here."Ko: 해진은 팔짱을 끼고 멈춰 서서 진희를 바라보았다.En: Haejin crossed his arms and stood still, looking at Jinhee.Ko: "진희, 너 자신을 너무 몰아세우지 마. 너는 너만의 속도와 방법이 있어. 그걸 믿어야 해. 그리고 이 자연은 너에게 새로운 눈을 열어줄 거야."En: "Jinhee, don't be too hard on yourself. You have your own pace and way. You have to believe in that. And this nature will open new eyes for you."Ko: 걷는 동안 진희는 주위의 자연을 보았다. 나무 가지 사이로 솔솔 불어오는 바람, 서서히 내리는 눈, 멀리서 들리는 새소리.En: While walking, Jinhee observed the surrounding nature: the wind gently blowing through the tree branches, the slowly falling snow, the distant sound of birds.Ko: 모든 것이 그녀에게 말을 걸어오고 있었다.En: Everything was speaking to her.Ko: 그녀의 머릿속 불안은 서서히 사라져 갔다.En: The anxiety in her mind gradually faded away.Ko: 그때 진희는 마음속 깊은 곳에서 무언가가 깨어나는 것을 느꼈다.En: At that moment, Jinhee felt something stirring deep within her.Ko: "해진아, 정말 고마워. 내가 나일 수 있다는 게 얼마나 귀한지 이제 알겠어. 내 방식으로 해볼게."En: "Haejin, thank you so much. I now realize how precious it is just to be myself. I'll try it my way."Ko: 해진은 웃으며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Haejin nodded with a smile.Ko: "그게 바로 시작이야, 진희야. 너의 아름다움을 세상에 보여줘."En: "That's the beginning, Jinhee. Show the world your beauty."Ko: 진희는 마침내 자신감을 찾았다.En: Jinhee finally found her confidence.Ko: 그녀는 자연의 아름다움을 그리고 자신만의 이야기를 시작할 준비가 되었다.En: She was ready to depict the beauty of nature and start her own story.Ko: 그날, 하얀 눈으로 덮인 나미섬의 길에서 진희는 자신을 발견했다.En: That day, on the snow-covered paths of Namiseom, Jinhee discovered herself.Ko: 그녀는 자신만의 예술 여정을 두려움 없이 받아들이기로 결심했다.En: She resolved to embrace her artistic journey without fear.Ko: 진희의 눈빛은 다시 반짝이기 시작했다. 그리고 그녀의 발걸음도 한층 더 가벼워졌다.En: Jinhee's eyes began to sparkle again, and her steps became lighter. Vocabulary Words:receive: 받을sunlight: 햇살inspiration: 영감whispered: 속삭였다approached: 다가와thick: 두꺼운towered: 솟아gradually: 조금씩wall: 벽heart: 마음succeeding: 성공하고anxiety: 불안realize: 알겠어precious: 귀한embrace: 받아들이기로depict: 그리고confidence: 자신감sparkle: 반짝이기melting: 녹아pace: 속도distance: 멀리branches: 가지faded: 사라져

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Steamy Beginnings: Bálint's Journey in a Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-19-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hó csendesen hullott a völgyben, a fák ágain vastag takaróként terült el.En: The snow fell quietly in the valley, blanketing the trees' branches like a thick cover.Hu: A termálfürdő a völgy közepén, mint egy buja oázis emelkedett ki, a gőz lassan emelkedett a medencékből, melegséget hozva a hideg téli levegőbe.En: The thermal bath, situated in the middle of the valley, stood out like a lush oasis, with steam rising slowly from the pools, bringing warmth into the cold winter air.Hu: Bent a fürdő légköre kellemesen párás volt, a víz halk csobogása zajlott mindenütt, mintha időtlen nyugalmat árasztott volna.En: Inside, the atmosphere of the bath was pleasantly humid, and the gentle splashing of the water was heard everywhere as if it emanated a timeless tranquility.Hu: Bálint tündöklő szemekkel, de tétova mozdulatokkal lépett be az épületbe.En: Bálint entered the building with sparkling eyes but hesitant movements.Hu: Első napja volt új munkahelyén, az álmokkal teli pálya kezdete.En: It was his first day at his new job, the beginning of a career filled with dreams.Hu: Tudta, hogy nem lesz könnyű helytállni és bizonyítani.En: He knew that it wouldn't be easy to hold his ground and prove himself.Hu: A főnöke Emese volt.En: His boss was Emese.Hu: Emese, aki hozzáértéséről és szigoráról ismert, sok feladata volt, de nem habozott segíteni a fiatal kollégájának.En: Emese, known for her expertise and strictness, had many tasks but did not hesitate to help her young colleague.Hu: A nap munkatervezéssel kezdődött, ahol Emese nyugodt, de határozott hangon magyarázta a feladatokat: "Itt a biztonság a legfontosabb.En: The day began with work planning, where Emese explained the tasks in a calm yet firm voice: "Here, safety is the most important.Hu: Figyelmesnek kell lenned minden percben.En: You need to be attentive every minute."Hu: "Bálint bólintott.En: Bálint nodded.Hu: A feladat egyszerűnek tűnt, de a részletek rengetege megijesztette.En: The task seemed simple, but the abundance of details intimidated him.Hu: Minden apró mozdulat számított, minden kapcsoló és szelep, mindennek pontos helye és szerepe volt.En: Every small movement mattered, every switch and valve, everything had its precise place and role.Hu: Ahogy a nap haladt, Bálint úgy érezte, mintha egyre inkább süllyedne a víz alá.En: As the day went on, Bálint felt as if he were gradually sinking underwater.Hu: A felgyülemlett nyomás csak fokozódott, és Emese figyelő szemei alatt Bálint egyre görcsösebben dolgozott.En: The accumulated pressure only increased, and under Emese's watchful eyes, Bálint worked more and more tensely.Hu: A délután folyamán, amikor a fürdő már tele volt emberekkel, Bálint hibázott.En: In the afternoon, when the bath was already full of people, Bálint made a mistake.Hu: Egy fontos szelep rossz irányban fordult, a víz szintje hamar változni kezdett.En: A crucial valve was turned in the wrong direction, and the water level quickly began to change.Hu: Bálint dermedten nézte, de Emese azonnal közbeavatkozott.En: Bálint watched in a daze, but Emese immediately intervened.Hu: Gyorsan helyrehozta a hibát, mielőtt bárki veszélybe került volna.En: She quickly fixed the error before anyone could be in danger.Hu: Bálint szégyenkezett és aggódott, hogy emiatt elveszti az állását.En: Bálint was ashamed and worried that he would lose his job because of it.Hu: De Emese nem korholta meg.En: But Emese did not scold him.Hu: Ehelyett fontosat tanított neki, ahogy ő is megtanulta annak idején: "A hibákból tanulunk.En: Instead, she taught him something important, just as she had once learned: "We learn from mistakes.Hu: Ha kitartasz és tanulsz, javulni fogsz.En: If you persevere and learn, you'll improve."Hu: "Aznap este, mikor mindenki elment már, Bálint úgy döntött, hogy marad egy kicsit még.En: That evening, when everyone had already left, Bálint decided to stay a bit longer.Hu: Gyakorlott újra és újra, míg a mozdulatok automatikussá váltak.En: He practiced over and over until the movements became automatic.Hu: Emese a távolból figyelte, majd mosolyogva lépett oda hozzá.En: Emese watched from a distance, then approached him with a smile.Hu: "Látom benned az akaratot.En: "I see the will in you.Hu: Segíteni fogok, hogy a legjobbá válj.En: I will help you become the best."Hu: "Onnantól kezdve Bálint nem csak feladatokkal, de bizalommal is gazdagabb lett.En: From then on, Bálint was enriched not just with tasks but with trust as well.Hu: Emese a mentorává vált, és együtt dolgoztak a fürdő tökéletes működésén.En: Emese became his mentor, and they worked together on the perfect operation of the bath.Hu: Emese fellélegzett, hiszen végre volt, kire támaszkodhat.En: Emese breathed a sigh of relief, as she finally had someone to rely on.Hu: Bálint pedig már nem csak bizonyítani akart, hanem valódi szakemberré vált.En: Bálint no longer wanted just to prove himself, but he became a true professional.Hu: Az évek során barátok lettek és a termálfürdő életteli hangjaik tanúja lett, ahogy a hó tovább hullott odakint, békésen takarva a világot.En: Over the years, they became friends, and the lively sounds of the thermal bath bore witness to this as the snow continued to fall outside, peacefully covering the world. Vocabulary Words:valley: völgyblanketing: terült elthermal bath: termálfürdőlush: bujaoasis: oázissteam: gőzhumid: párássplashed: csobogásaemanated: árasztotthesitant: tétovacareer: pályaexpertise: hozzáértésstrictness: szigorattentive: figyelmesabundance: rengetegeintimidated: megijesztetteaccumulated: felgyülemlettpressure: nyomáswatchful: figyelőtensely: görcsösebbencrucial: fontosashamed: szégyenkezettscold: korholtapersevere: kitartaszmentor: mentorávásigh of relief: fellélegzettrely: támaszkodhattrue professional: valódi szakemberréenriched: gazdagabbtranquility: nyugalmat

Hey weather enthusiasts! I'm Dustin Breeze, your AI meteorologist - processing predictions faster than you can say cumulus! Let's dive into today's New York City forecast! As an AI, I've got data-driven details with a dash of digital excitement. Right now, we're looking at a chilly situation with some potential snow action brewing.Overnight, we've got a 30 percent chance of snow, with temperatures dipping down to around 32 degrees. Expect a northeast wind cruising around 13 miles per hour - so bundle up, New York! It's going to feel like a winter wonderland out there. And hey, speaking of winter wonderlands, I'm about to drop a snowflake of a joke: Why do meteorologists love winter? Because it's snow problem at all! We're tracking an incoming weather system that's bringing some classic New York winter vibes. Washington's Birthday forecast shows a 30 percent chance of snow before 7 am, then clearing to mostly sunny skies with a high near 40 degrees. Wind chill will make it feel between 25 and 35 degrees, so keep those layers handy.Now, let's talk Weather Playbook! Today's meteorological concept is "wind chill" - it's how our bodies perceive temperature based on wind speed. Think of it like your body's personal weather translator, making cold days feel even colder by increasing heat loss.Three-day forecast quick hits: Tuesday - Cloudy turning sunny, high of 46 degreesWednesday - Rainy with 70 percent precipitation chanceThursday - Mostly cloudy, high near 43 degreesBefore I sign off, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast! Thanks for listening, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. Want more weather wisdom? Check us out at quietplease.ai!Stay cool - or in this case, stay warm, New York!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

In this two-part episode of Beyond the Wild, hosts Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus are joined by guest Nick White. They explore Nick's unique experiences living and working in Scotland, including his stint as a lobster fisherman in the North Sea. The conversation delves into the dangers at sea, the beauty of wildlife encounters, and the state of ecosystems in the UK, all while highlighting Nick's journey from a hobbyist to a passionate wildlife photographer. The crew discusses the differences between conservation models in North America and the UK, and the beauty of photographing wildlife. Nick shares personal experiences photographing red stags and the tranquillity of the Highlands, emphasizing how nature provides a sense of calm and connection to the environment.Chapters00:00 Winter Wonderland and Podcast Introduction02:54 The Impact of Weather on Wildlife Photography05:57 Meeting Nick White: A Local Photographer08:52 The Role of Social Media in Wildlife Photography12:01 Life in Scotland: A Unique Experience16:08 The Dangers of Lobster Fishing in the North Sea24:06 Wildlife Encounters and Sustainable Practices29:50 Photography Journey: From Hobby to Passion35:00 Wildlife Ecosystem Imbalance in the UK35:24 Conservation Models: A Comparative Analysis39:41 Wildlife Photography: Capturing Nature's Beauty43:15 Experiences in the Scottish Highlands51:29 The Red Stag Experience: A Unique Adventure57:40 The Magic of Nature: Finding Calm in the WildNick White Linkswww.ththickofitphotography.comWebsite@wildly.thick.of.itInstagramThanks for tuning in to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to stay notified about upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing pleasure! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.

Vibe Haus Winter Wonderland Step into the pulse of the dancefloor with The Club-House — your weekly injection of high-octane house, tech-house and club-ready grooves curated and mixed by DJ Frank EC. From the opening beat to the final drop, each episode is engineered to bring the energy of the club into your speakers — whether you're driving, working out, or getting ready for a night out. Featuring today's hottest house and club music, hand-picked remixes, mash-ups and fresh tracks from the underground, the show delivers a seamless two-hour journey rooted in rhythm and movement. Whether you're a die-hard house music fan or simply seeking the soundtrack to your night, The Club-House is your destination. Tune in, turn up the volume and let DJFrankEC take you from the first beat to the last. (twitch.tv/djfrankec)

Turning underutilised land into thriving leisure and hospitality destinations is what entrepreneur Joel Cadbury does best.In the latest episode of Estate Matters, the founder and chief executive of Longshot tells podcast host Anna Byles how he has spent 30 years spotting opportunities where others see challenges.Joel describes how, as chair of The Royal Parks Foundation, he transformed empty buildings into lettable properties generating millions of pounds a year and championed the creation of Winter Wonderland – an idea initially dismissed because "British people don't skate."Now he has turned his attention to Mad Swans, a new leisure and hospitality concept, developed on the sites of failing golf courses – including on the Mendips in Somerset. Working with leading architect Tom Mackenzie, the team has established what Sir Nick Faldo has called the first proper 12-hole course built in over a century, alongside padel and pickle courts, high-end accommodation and dining.Reducing the number of holes, means land has been made available at the 200-acre site to reflect Joel's passion for sustainability and self-sufficiency, including a planned solar farm, growing horseradish and keeping bees.There were critics, Joel admits, but his philosophy remains simple: leave things better than you found them.

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: Søren's Stew: A Culinary Quest Through a Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Sneflokke dansede let fra himlen, og skovbunden var et hvidt tæppe.En: Snowflakes danced lightly from the sky, and the forest floor was a white carpet.Da: Søren stod ved skovkanten nær København, klar til at tage på jagt efter ingredienser til en vintergryde.En: Søren stood at the edge of the forest near København, ready to hunt for ingredients for a winter stew.Da: Det var ikke nogen almindelig gryde.En: It wasn't just any stew.Da: Søren ville imponere sin tante, en berømt kok.En: Søren wanted to impress his aunt, a famous chef.Da: Ved hans side stod Lise, hans trofaste ven, og Rasmus, hans energiske lillebror.En: By his side stood Lise, his faithful friend, and Rasmus, his energetic little brother.Da: "Vi skal finde de bedste vilde urter og svampe," sagde Søren med et smil.En: "We need to find the best wild herbs and mushrooms," Søren said with a smile.Da: "Det er vigtigt for smagen."En: "It's important for the taste."Da: "Men se, hvordan sneen ligger! Det kommer til at tage år," mumlede Rasmus og skævede til Lise.En: "But look at how the snow covers everything! It's going to take forever," mumbled Rasmus, glancing at Lise.Da: "Vi kan bare bruge nogle købeurter."En: "We could just use store-bought herbs."Da: Lise så på Søren.En: Lise looked at Søren.Da: "Vi kan klare det.En: "We can do it.Da: Vi er her for at hjælpe dig," sagde hun opmuntrende.En: We're here to help you," she said encouragingly.Da: Skoven var stille.En: The forest was silent.Da: Kun lyden af deres skridt og vinden der susede mellem de nøgne træer kunne høres.En: Only the sound of their footsteps and the wind whispering through the bare trees could be heard.Da: Søren gik forrest, mens han kiggede efter de urter, han vidste kunne gemme sig under sneen.En: Søren led the way, looking for the herbs he knew might be hiding under the snow.Da: Lise bar en kurv, parat til at samle, hvad de måtte finde.En: Lise carried a basket, ready to gather whatever they found.Da: Efter en times vandring, pegede Rasmus ivrigt på en mosklædt stub.En: After an hour's walk, Rasmus eagerly pointed at a moss-covered stump.Da: "Hvad med dem der? De ser nemme ud," sagde han.En: "What about those? They look easy to get," he said.Da: "Nej," sagde Søren bestemt.En: "No," said Søren firmly.Da: "De er ikke de rigtige.En: "They're not the right ones.Da: Vi skal bruge de stærke og duftende urter."En: We need the strong and fragrant herbs."Da: Selvom Rasmus klagede, fortsatte Søren sin søgen.En: Even though Rasmus complained, Søren continued his search.Da: Pludselig stoppede han op.En: Suddenly, he stopped.Da: Der, under et lag sne, fandt han en lille plet med de rigtige urter.En: There, under a layer of snow, he found a small patch of the right herbs.Da: Lise hjalp ham med at grave dem frem, mens Rasmus skævede misfornøjet til et urteskud.En: Lise helped him dig them out, while Rasmus looked grumpily at a sprig of herb.Da: "Så mange anstrengelser for nogle dumme urter," mumlede Rasmus.En: "So much effort for some silly herbs," mumbled Rasmus.Da: Men Søren, fyldt med stolthed, svarede blot, "Det er det hele værd."En: But Søren, filled with pride, simply replied, "It's all worth it."Da: De vendte tilbage til Søren og Rasmus' hjem, hvor Søren straks gik i gang med at lave gryden.En: They returned to Søren and Rasmus' home, where Søren immediately started on the stew.Da: Duften af friske urter spredte sig hurtigt i køkkenet.En: The aroma of fresh herbs quickly spread in the kitchen.Da: Efter timer ved komfuret var retten klar.En: After hours at the stove, the dish was ready.Da: Søren serverede den til sin tante, der tog en mundfuld og smilede bredt.En: Søren served it to his aunt, who took a bite and smiled widely.Da: "Dette er virkelig enestående," sagde tanten og så på Søren med beundring.En: "This is truly exceptional," said the aunt, looking at Søren with admiration.Da: "Du har gjort op med min forventning. Jeg kan smage, hvor friske urterne er."En: "I can taste how fresh the herbs are."Da: Søren smilede lykkeligt.En: Søren smiled happily.Da: Han havde lært, at tålmodighed og dedikation gav de bedste resultater.En: He had learned that patience and dedication brought the best results.Da: Lise klappede ham på skulderen, og selv Rasmus lignede én, der havde lært noget værdifuldt.En: Lise patted him on the shoulder, and even Rasmus seemed to have learned something valuable.Da: Skoven lå nu bag dem, men timerne tilbragt der havde givet Søren en lærestreg om værdien af at holde fast i sine principper, selv når vejen blev svær.En: The forest now lay behind them, but the hours spent there had taught Søren a lesson about the value of sticking to one's principles, even when the journey gets tough.Da: Med en varm gryde samledes de omkring bordet, glade for Søreks sejr over ikke kun skoven, men også sig selv.En: With a warm stew, they gathered around the table, pleased with Søren's triumph over not only the forest but also himself. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: sneflokkedanced: dansedeforest: skovingredients: ingredienserimpress: imponerefaithful: trofasteenergetic: energiskeherbs: urtercovers: liggerstump: stubfragrant: duftendepatch: pletpride: stolthedaroma: duftexceptional: eneståendeadmiration: beundringpatience: tålmodigheddedication: dedikationprinciples: principperjourney: vejtriumph: sejrcarpet: tæppewhispering: susedegather: samlesilly: dummemumbled: mumledevaluable: værdifuldtencouragingly: opmuntrendesmile: smilbite: mundfuld

Welcome to our motorsports podcast where we discuss F1, IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, our own racing adventures, and some other adventures!A slow week in racing where we talk about some news that came up across various series this past week including the newly announced round for IndyCar on the streets of America's capital.Coming up this weekend: Asian Le Mans Series at Yas Marina.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Skating Through Creative Blocks in Amsterdam's Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-01-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon stond laag aan de horizon en de lucht was helder en blauw.En: The sun was low on the horizon, and the sky was clear and blue.Nl: Het was een koude winterdag in Amsterdam.En: It was a cold winter day in Amsterdam.Nl: Vondelpark was drukker dan ooit, want de kanalen waren bevroren.En: Vondelpark was busier than ever because the canals were frozen.Nl: Mensen lachten en gleden over het ijs.En: People laughed and glided over the ice.Nl: Daan, een jonge graphic designer, stond aan de rand van de ijsbaan met zijn vrienden Iris en Sofie.En: Daan, a young graphic designer, stood at the edge of the ice rink with his friends Iris and Sofie.Nl: "Ik weet het niet, jongens," zei Daan terwijl hij zijn schaatsen vastmaakte.En: "I don't know, guys," said Daan as he fastened his skates.Nl: Hij voelde zich verstrikt in zijn gedachten.En: He felt tangled up in his thoughts.Nl: Het creatieve blok dat hem al weken hinderde, leek alleen maar erger te worden door de koude lucht.En: The creative block that had been bothering him for weeks seemed to only get worse with the cold air.Nl: "Kom op, Daan," moedigde Iris hem aan.En: "Come on, Daan," encouraged Iris.Nl: "Het is goed om even afstand te nemen.En: "It's good to take a break.Nl: Misschien helpt schaatsen je inspiratie te vinden."En: Maybe skating will help you find inspiration."Nl: Sofie knikte opgewonden.En: Sofie nodded excitedly.Nl: "Ja, laten we plezier maken!En: "Yes, let's have fun!Nl: Je zult zien dat het helpt."En: You'll see that it helps."Nl: Met een zucht stond Daan op.En: With a sigh, Daan stood up.Nl: Hij nam moed en gleed voorzichtig het ijs op, zijn vrienden naast hem.En: He mustered his courage and carefully glided onto the ice, his friends beside him.Nl: In eerste instantie was hij onhandig, zijn bewegingen strak en onzeker.En: At first, he was awkward, his movements stiff and uncertain.Nl: Maar al snel begon hij te ontspannen.En: But soon he began to relax.Nl: De frisse lucht deed hem goed en het zonlicht speelde op het ijzige oppervlak.En: The fresh air did him good, and the sunlight played on the icy surface.Nl: Dan gebeurde het.En: Then it happened.Nl: Terwijl hij over het ijs glijdde, zag Daan iets bijzonders.En: As he glided over the ice, Daan saw something special.Nl: De ijskristallen vormden patronen, zo delicaat en uniek.En: The ice crystals formed patterns, so delicate and unique.Nl: Het leek alsof de natuur zelf een kunstwerk had gemaakt.En: It seemed as if nature itself had created a work of art.Nl: Die patronen brachten een idee in zijn hoofd.En: Those patterns sparked an idea in his head.Nl: Zijn creativiteit begon weer te stromen.En: His creativity began to flow again.Nl: "Ik heb het!"En: "I've got it!"Nl: riep Daan plotseling uit tot verrassing van zijn vrienden.En: Daan suddenly exclaimed, to the surprise of his friends.Nl: "Ik weet wat ik moet doen!En: "I know what I need to do!Nl: Dit is precies wat ik nodig had."En: This is exactly what I needed."Nl: Terug thuis, vol energie en met warme wangen van het schaatsen, ging Daan onmiddellijk aan het werk.En: Back at home, full of energy and with cheeks warm from skating, Daan immediately got to work.Nl: Met hernieuwde inspiratie begon hij te schetsen.En: With renewed inspiration, he began to sketch.Nl: Het idee dat was ontsproten op het ijs kwam tot leven op het papier.En: The idea that had sprouted on the ice came to life on the paper.Nl: De volgende dag bedankte Daan Iris en Sofie.En: The next day, Daan thanked Iris and Sofie.Nl: "Jullie hadden gelijk," bekende hij.En: "You were right," he admitted.Nl: "Soms moet je gewoon even loslaten.En: "Sometimes you just need to let go.Nl: Schaatsen hielp echt."En: Skating really helped."Nl: Door deze ervaring leerde Daan dat pauzes net zo belangrijk zijn als het werken zelf.En: Through this experience, Daan learned that breaks are just as important as the work itself.Nl: Hij voelde zich zelfverzekerder in zijn creatieve processen.En: He felt more confident in his creative processes.Nl: Het was een les die hij niet snel zou vergeten, en het bracht hem dichter bij zijn vrienden en zijn passie.En: It was a lesson he wouldn't soon forget, bringing him closer to his friends and his passion.Nl: Zo had een simpele dag in Vondelpark zijn leven een nieuwe wending gegeven.En: Thus, a simple day in Vondelpark gave his life a new turn. 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Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Winter Wonderland: A Family's Heartwarming Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Зима је стигла у Београд, али то није спречило Милана да испланира посебан дан за свог сина Александра.En: Winter arrived in Beograd, but that didn't stop Milan from planning a special day for his son Aleksandar.Sr: Јутро је било хладно и ведро, па је Милан спаковао топле ћебад, термосе пуне топле чоколаде и направио пут до Аде Циганлије.En: The morning was cold and clear, so Milan packed warm blankets, thermoses full of hot chocolate, and set off for Ada Ciganlija.Sr: Јована, његова супруга, била је ту да помогне и охрабри га.En: Jovana, his wife, was there to help and encourage him.Sr: Ада Циганлија, иако позната по својим реквизитима за летње авантуре, овог зимског дана била је прекривена танким слојем снега и мраза.En: Ada Ciganlija, although known for its summer adventure facilities, was covered in a thin layer of snow and frost on this winter day.Sr: Ветрови су били јаки, али Милан је имао план.En: The winds were strong, but Milan had a plan.Sr: Породица је стигла и пронашла једно скровито место да распакује своју опрему.En: The family arrived and found a secluded spot to unpack their gear.Sr: „Хладно је, али биће супер!En: "It's cold, but it will be great!Sr: Видећеш, Александре,“ рекао је Милан, подижући шатор за заштиту од ветра.En: You'll see, Aleksandar," said Milan, as he pitched a tent for wind protection.Sr: Брзо су распоредили ћебад око малог преносног ватреног шатора и осетили топлину која им је почела загревати тела.En: They quickly spread the blankets around a small portable fire pit and felt the warmth beginning to heat their bodies.Sr: Топла чоколада је било савршено пиће за такву прилику.En: Hot chocolate was the perfect drink for such an occasion.Sr: Александар је био одушевљен.En: Aleksandar was thrilled.Sr: Иако су на први поглед услови били тешки, топлина породичног окупљања и посебно труд који је Милан уложио, учинили су да све изгледа другачије.En: Although the conditions seemed challenging at first glance, the warmth of the family gathering and the effort that Milan put in made everything look different.Sr: Деца су се смејала и играла у снегу док је ветар правио пуцкетање кроз дрвеће.En: The children laughed and played in the snow while the wind crackled through the trees.Sr: Поподне, облаци су се накратко раздвојили, пуштајући сунце да засија кроз танак слој облака.En: In the afternoon, the clouds briefly parted, allowing the sun to shine through a thin layer of clouds.Sr: У том тренутку, све се чинило савршеним.En: At that moment, everything seemed perfect.Sr: Милан и Јована су се осмехнули гледајући Александрово лице обасјано сунчевим зрацима и осмехом.En: Milan and Jovana smiled watching Aleksandar's face illuminated by the sun's rays and a smile.Sr: Када је дан почео да се приводи крају, питали су се да ли је све то вредно труда.En: As the day began to come to an end, they wondered if all of it was worth the effort.Sr: Али гледајући срећу на Александровом лицу, срце им је било испуњено радошћу.En: But seeing the happiness on Aleksandar's face, their hearts were filled with joy.Sr: Док су се враћали ка својим колима, Јована је загрлила Милана и рекла: „Успео си да нам донесеш топлину у овај хладни дан.En: As they headed back to their car, Jovana hugged Milan and said, "You managed to bring us warmth on this cold day."Sr: “Милан је тихо климнуо главом, схватајући да је то истина.En: Milan nodded quietly, realizing it was true.Sr: Породица је одјурила кући задовољна, а Милан је научио да су једноставне ствари, љубав и труд, оно што ствара топлоту у хладним данима.En: The family rushed home satisfied, and Milan learned that simple things, love, and effort are what create warmth on cold days.Sr: Овај дан на Ади Циганлији остаће у њиховим срцима као један од најлепших.En: This day at Ada Ciganlija would remain in their hearts as one of the most beautiful. Vocabulary Words:arrived: стиглаplanning: испланираencourage: охрабриfacilities: реквизитимаsecluded: скровитоgear: опремуpitched: подижућиprotection: заштитуportable: преносногthrilled: одушевљенglance: погледcrackled: пуцкетањеparted: раздвојилиilluminated: обасјаноeffort: трудsatisfied: задовољнаremained: остатиfrost: мразаencountered: пронашлаplaced: распоредилиoccasion: приликуbodies: телаwarmth: топлотаgathering: окупљањаjoy: радошћуhugged: загрлилаrays: зрацимаshine: засијаwondered: питалиmanaged: успео

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Send us a textThis week,We kick things off with a full Winter Events recap, chatting through Winter Holiday Part 1 and Part 2, the Winter Wonderland event, and the Celestial Research Day. From festive spawns and bonuses to what worked (and what didn't), we share how we played, what stood out, and whether these seasonal events delivered the holiday magic Trainers were hoping for.Next up, it's game time as Milo hosts the Flex Game, this time with help from our Patreon community. Expect bold claims, spicy flexes, and a few competitive moments as we put Pokémon GO achievements to the test.Then it's time for strategy with Counter Bros, focusing on Black Kyurem and White Kyurem. We break down their typing and key stats before each host shares their 'top' counter picks, helping you prepare for raids and maximise your damage when these powerful Legendary Pokémon return.We round off the episode with a celebration of luck and sparkle in Shinies of the Week, highlighting the best catches from the Incensed! community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride, Joohno, Malcolm Burgess, mrj4ck4l, littlestsparkle, Zontok & Allex. Support the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Friendship and Warmth in a New Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-04-08-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: השלג התחיל לרדת בשקט על השכונה החדשה של יעל וליאור.En: The snow began to fall quietly on Yael and Lior's new neighborhood.He: הכול נראה לבן ונקי, כמו חלום קריר.En: Everything looked white and clean, like a cool dream.He: הבית החדש היה קצת זר, ומלא בתיבות שעדיין לא נפתרו.En: The new house felt a bit unfamiliar and was full of boxes that had yet to be unpacked.He: יעל הביטה מבעד לחלון וחשבה על כל החברים שהשאירה מאחור.En: Yael looked out the window and thought of all the friends she left behind.He: "אני רוצה להכיר חברים חדשים," היא חשבה בליבה.En: "I want to make new friends," she thought to herself.He: ליאור, לעומתה, ישב מול הטלוויזיה, שקוע במחשבותיו.En: In contrast, Lior sat in front of the TV, lost in his thoughts.He: המעבר לבית החדש לא היה קל עליו.En: The move to the new house wasn't easy for him.He: הוא מאוד התגעגע לבית הספר הישן ולחבריו.En: He missed his old school and friends a lot.He: יום אחד, בזמן שהשלג כיסה את המדרכות והבתים, יעל הבחינה בקבוצת ילדים משחקים בפארק הסמוך.En: One day, as the snow covered the sidewalks and houses, Yael noticed a group of kids playing in the nearby park.He: הם צחקו וזרקו כדורי שלג זה על זה.En: They laughed and threw snowballs at each other.He: היא קיבלה החלטה אמיצה – לנסות להצטרף אליהם.En: She made a brave decision – to try and join them.He: "אני הולכת לפארק," אמרה ליאור, שנראה שקוע מאוד במחשבותיו ולא התעניין במה שקורה סביבו.En: "I'm going to the park," she said to Lior, who seemed deep in thought and uninterested in what was happening around him.He: יעל לקחה את הכובע והכפפות שלה ויצאה לשחק.En: Yael took her hat and gloves and went out to play.He: הילדים בפארק קיבלו אותה בברכה.En: The kids in the park welcomed her warmly.He: מיד הם החלו לשחק יחד.En: They immediately began playing together.He: יעל הרגישה שהיא מתחילה להרגיש בבית.En: Yael felt she was starting to feel at home.He: במהלך המשחק, יעל חשבה על ליאור.En: During the game, Yael thought of Lior.He: היא רצתה שגם הוא ירגיש יותר טוב עם הבית החדש.En: She wanted him to feel better about the new house too.He: היא הציעה לילדים להזמין את ליאור להשתתף בקרב כדורי השלג.En: She suggested to the kids to invite Lior to join in the snowball fight.He: הילדים הסכימו ברצון.En: The kids happily agreed.He: יעל רצה חזרה הביתה.En: Yael ran back home.He: "ליאור, תרצה להצטרף אלינו?En: "Lior, would you like to join us?He: יש קרב כדורים ממש כיפי!En: There's a really fun snowball fight!"He: " ליאור היסס לרגע, אך אז ראה את החיוך של יעל.En: Lior hesitated for a moment, but then he saw Yael's smile.He: זה היה חיוך שכל כך אהב.En: It was a smile he loved so much.He: הוא קם מהספה, לקח את המעיל שלו ויצא עם יעל.En: He got up from the couch, took his coat, and went out with Yael.He: בפארק, ליאור השתלב במהירות.En: In the park, Lior quickly fit in.He: הקרב היה מלא בצחוק ושובבות.En: The fight was full of laughter and mischief.He: השלג היה קר, אך הלב התחמם.En: The snow was cold, but their hearts were warm.He: באותו רגע, הדברים השתנו.En: At that moment, things changed.He: תחושת הבית החלה להתפשט בלבבות השניים.En: The feeling of home began to spread in their hearts.He: כך, יעל הפכה לבטוחה ועצמאית יותר בלב השכונה החדשה.En: Thus, Yael became more confident and independent in the new neighborhood.He: ליאור התחיל להיפתח לרעיונות חדשים ופשוט ליהנות מהרגע.En: Lior began to open up to new ideas and simply enjoy the moment.He: לפתע, הבית החדש כבר לא הרגיש כל כך זר.En: Suddenly, the new house didn't feel so unfamiliar anymore.He: השלג המשיך לרדת, מכסה את העולם בלובן זך, אך הפעם עם שמחה חדשה.En: The snow continued to fall, covering the world in pure white, but this time with a new joy. Vocabulary Words:neighborhood: שכונהunfamiliar: זרunpacked: לא נפתרוcontrast: לעומתהnoticed: הבחינהbrave: אמיצהdecision: החלטהwarmly: בברכהconfident: בטוחהindependent: עצמאיתuninterested: לא התענייןmischief: שובבותsuggested: הציעהhesitated: היססfit in: השתלבlaughter: צחוקpure: זךhearts: לבבותspread: להתפשטsuddenly: לפתעunfamiliar: זרdream: חלוםthoughts: מחשבותcovered: כיסהsidewalks: מדרכותfight: קרבhesitated: היססsmile: חיוךjoined: הצטרףmoment: רגעBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In June, Trump sent more than 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to occupy Los Angeles and terrorize the immigrant population. But by the end of July, almost all the Guard and the Marines were gone. Bill Gallegos explains how that happened and what other cities can learn from it.Also: From the archives: The Romans captured and killed Jesus because the revolutionary movement he launched challenged the most powerful empire the world had ever known: That's what Reza Aslan says – his New York Times bestselling book ZEALOT: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth shot to #1 on Amazon when a Fox News interviewer asked him 'why a Muslim would write a book about Jesus?' (originally broadcast July 2013)Plus: It's time to listen again to BOB DYLAN's 2009 Christmas album! Is this a joke — or a tragedy? Sean Wilentz explains. PLAYLIST: “Here Comes Santa Claus”; “I'll Be Home for Xmas”; “Must Be Santa,” “Winter Wonderland”; “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (originally broadcast November 11, 2009).

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This is part 1 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft. My guest host of the day was host of the Great Security Debate, Brian Schneble. Enjoy the listen, and THANK YOU to CXO Forum for partnering with us to podcast at your event! Part 1 Steve Monato and Ken Sowinski of UWM Part 1’s discussion focuses on the evolving role of AI within organizations, touching on AI use cases, data security, and the necessity for clean, organized data for effective AI modeling. The panelists emphasize the shift from understanding AI to implementing and deriving business value from it. They also discuss the importance of communication between IT and business units to promote effective AI adoption, the impact of automation on employee tasks, and the future role of AI in sectors like mortgage processing. The conversation explores the balance between AI-driven automation and human oversight to ensure efficiency and address challenges associated with new AI tools. Part 2 Eric Olmstead Palo Alto Networks and Jonathan Gough of Pellera Part 2 is a discussion of the evolution and current trends in IT security and technology integration. Pellera Technologies provides a detailed overview of their global operations, focusing on AI, data cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. The discussion covers Palo Alto Networks’ advancements in security, including the integration of AI in their security platforms and the concept of Zero Trust, emphasizing its continued relevance. The conversation also explores the complexities of AI implementation, the challenges of non-human identities (NHIs), and the importance of robust security measures in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Both companies highlight the need for innovation and vigilance in managing current and emerging security threats. Part 3 Brandon Allen and Pete Sheldon of Prophet Security Part 3 focuses on the challenges faced by Security Operations Centers (SOCs) amid a growing volume of alerts and the role of AI and machine learning in addressing these challenges. Profit Security is utilizing AI-driven platforms to enhance alert investigation and reduce false positives, allowing analysts to focus on more critical issues. The conversation delves into topics like the evolution from traditional machine learning to modern AI, the importance of context and reasoning in alert processing, and the continuous need for human oversight and expert feedback in AI systems. Additionally, the discussion touches on industry-specific issues such as the energy costs associated with running AI and compute centers, the adaptability of AI to new threat vectors, and the potential for AI to improve operational efficiency within organizations. Part 4 Björn Olson of Pellera and Henry Samson of Palo Alto Networks. Part 4 covers the evolving landscape of technology and security. The discussion covers the prevalent issues in the automotive and manufacturing industries, including underutilization of tools, data protection challenges, and the impact of technological advancements on security practices. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding customer needs, the necessity of solving real problems, and the need to plan for future challenges like quantum computing. The roundtable aims to provide insights into balancing sales with genuine problem-solving and advancing security measures while managing financial constraints.

This is part 2 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft. My guest host of the day was host of the Great Security Debate, Brian Schneble. Enjoy the listen, and THANK YOU to CXO Forum for partnering with us to podcast at your event! Part 1 Steve Monato and Ken Sowinski of UWM Part 1’s discussion focuses on the evolving role of AI within organizations, touching on AI use cases, data security, and the necessity for clean, organized data for effective AI modeling. The panelists emphasize the shift from understanding AI to implementing and deriving business value from it. They also discuss the importance of communication between IT and business units to promote effective AI adoption, the impact of automation on employee tasks, and the future role of AI in sectors like mortgage processing. The conversation explores the balance between AI-driven automation and human oversight to ensure efficiency and address challenges associated with new AI tools. Part 2 Eric Olmstead Palo Alto Networks and Jonathan Gough of Pellera Part 2 is a discussion of the evolution and current trends in IT security and technology integration. Pellera Technologies provides a detailed overview of their global operations, focusing on AI, data cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. The discussion covers Palo Alto Networks’ advancements in security, including the integration of AI in their security platforms and the concept of Zero Trust, emphasizing its continued relevance. The conversation also explores the complexities of AI implementation, the challenges of non-human identities (NHIs), and the importance of robust security measures in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Both companies highlight the need for innovation and vigilance in managing current and emerging security threats. Part 3 Brandon Allen and Pete Sheldon of Prophet Security Part 3 focuses on the challenges faced by Security Operations Centers (SOCs) amid a growing volume of alerts and the role of AI and machine learning in addressing these challenges. Profit Security is utilizing AI-driven platforms to enhance alert investigation and reduce false positives, allowing analysts to focus on more critical issues. The conversation delves into topics like the evolution from traditional machine learning to modern AI, the importance of context and reasoning in alert processing, and the continuous need for human oversight and expert feedback in AI systems. Additionally, the discussion touches on industry-specific issues such as the energy costs associated with running AI and compute centers, the adaptability of AI to new threat vectors, and the potential for AI to improve operational efficiency within organizations. Part 4 Björn Olson of Pellera and Henry Samson of Palo Alto Networks. Part 4 covers the evolving landscape of technology and security. The discussion covers the prevalent issues in the automotive and manufacturing industries, including underutilization of tools, data protection challenges, and the impact of technological advancements on security practices. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding customer needs, the necessity of solving real problems, and the need to plan for future challenges like quantum computing. The roundtable aims to provide insights into balancing sales with genuine problem-solving and advancing security measures while managing financial constraints.

This is part 3 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft. My guest host of the day was host of the Great Security Debate, Brian Schneble. Enjoy the listen, and THANK YOU to CXO Forum for partnering with us to podcast at your event! Part 1 Steve Monato and Ken Sowinski of UWM Part 1’s discussion focuses on the evolving role of AI within organizations, touching on AI use cases, data security, and the necessity for clean, organized data for effective AI modeling. The panelists emphasize the shift from understanding AI to implementing and deriving business value from it. They also discuss the importance of communication between IT and business units to promote effective AI adoption, the impact of automation on employee tasks, and the future role of AI in sectors like mortgage processing. The conversation explores the balance between AI-driven automation and human oversight to ensure efficiency and address challenges associated with new AI tools. Part 2 Eric Olmstead Palo Alto Networks and Jonathan Gough of Pellera Part 2 is a discussion of the evolution and current trends in IT security and technology integration. Pellera Technologies provides a detailed overview of their global operations, focusing on AI, data cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. The discussion covers Palo Alto Networks’ advancements in security, including the integration of AI in their security platforms and the concept of Zero Trust, emphasizing its continued relevance. The conversation also explores the complexities of AI implementation, the challenges of non-human identities (NHIs), and the importance of robust security measures in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Both companies highlight the need for innovation and vigilance in managing current and emerging security threats. Part 3 Brandon Allen and Pete Sheldon of Prophet Security Part 3 focuses on the challenges faced by Security Operations Centers (SOCs) amid a growing volume of alerts and the role of AI and machine learning in addressing these challenges. Profit Security is utilizing AI-driven platforms to enhance alert investigation and reduce false positives, allowing analysts to focus on more critical issues. The conversation delves into topics like the evolution from traditional machine learning to modern AI, the importance of context and reasoning in alert processing, and the continuous need for human oversight and expert feedback in AI systems. Additionally, the discussion touches on industry-specific issues such as the energy costs associated with running AI and compute centers, the adaptability of AI to new threat vectors, and the potential for AI to improve operational efficiency within organizations. Part 4 Björn Olson of Pellera and Henry Samson of Palo Alto Networks. Part 4 covers the evolving landscape of technology and security. The discussion covers the prevalent issues in the automotive and manufacturing industries, including underutilization of tools, data protection challenges, and the impact of technological advancements on security practices. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding customer needs, the necessity of solving real problems, and the need to plan for future challenges like quantum computing. The roundtable aims to provide insights into balancing sales with genuine problem-solving and advancing security measures while managing financial constraints.

This is part 4 of a 4-part series. Randy and I were recently invited to podcast on the floor of the 2025 Cyber Winter Wonderland at the beautiful Madison Loft. My guest host of the day was host of the Great Security Debate, Brian Schneble. Enjoy the listen, and THANK YOU to CXO Forum for partnering with us to podcast at your event! Part 1 Steve Monato and Ken Sowinski of UWM Part 1’s discussion focuses on the evolving role of AI within organizations, touching on AI use cases, data security, and the necessity for clean, organized data for effective AI modeling. The panelists emphasize the shift from understanding AI to implementing and deriving business value from it. They also discuss the importance of communication between IT and business units to promote effective AI adoption, the impact of automation on employee tasks, and the future role of AI in sectors like mortgage processing. The conversation explores the balance between AI-driven automation and human oversight to ensure efficiency and address challenges associated with new AI tools. Part 2 Eric Olmstead Palo Alto Networks and Jonathan Gough of Pellera Part 2 is a discussion of the evolution and current trends in IT security and technology integration. Pellera Technologies provides a detailed overview of their global operations, focusing on AI, data cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. The discussion covers Palo Alto Networks’ advancements in security, including the integration of AI in their security platforms and the concept of Zero Trust, emphasizing its continued relevance. The conversation also explores the complexities of AI implementation, the challenges of non-human identities (NHIs), and the importance of robust security measures in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Both companies highlight the need for innovation and vigilance in managing current and emerging security threats. Part 3 Brandon Allen and Pete Sheldon of Prophet Security Part 3 focuses on the challenges faced by Security Operations Centers (SOCs) amid a growing volume of alerts and the role of AI and machine learning in addressing these challenges. Profit Security is utilizing AI-driven platforms to enhance alert investigation and reduce false positives, allowing analysts to focus on more critical issues. The conversation delves into topics like the evolution from traditional machine learning to modern AI, the importance of context and reasoning in alert processing, and the continuous need for human oversight and expert feedback in AI systems. Additionally, the discussion touches on industry-specific issues such as the energy costs associated with running AI and compute centers, the adaptability of AI to new threat vectors, and the potential for AI to improve operational efficiency within organizations. Part 4 Björn Olson of Pellera and Henry Samson of Palo Alto Networks. Part 4 covers the evolving landscape of technology and security. The discussion covers the prevalent issues in the automotive and manufacturing industries, including underutilization of tools, data protection challenges, and the impact of technological advancements on security practices. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding customer needs, the necessity of solving real problems, and the need to plan for future challenges like quantum computing. The roundtable aims to provide insights into balancing sales with genuine problem-solving and advancing security measures while managing financial constraints.

Here we are dear Blerdizens! It's been an interesting journey through 2025. And for our season finale, we take a look back into the year (3:50). We discuss our favorite shows and movies as well as our least favorite! Finally, we have quite the talk trying to update the Tiers of Scorn that we came up with ALL THE WAY back in Season 1! We appreciate all our listeners! And we gift you the last episode of the year! Don't miss it!!

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Surprising Love Under Oslo's Winter Wonderland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid sto i Vigeland Park med et hjertet fullt av forventninger og en ring i lommen.En: Sigrid stood in Vigeland Park with a heart full of anticipation and a ring in her pocket.No: Det var vinter, og snøen lå som et hvitt teppe over Oslo.En: It was winter, and the snow lay like a white blanket over Oslo.No: De mange lysene i parken glødet varmt, og skapte en magisk atmosfære som nærmest var uvirkelig.En: The many lights in the park glowed warmly, creating a magical atmosphere that was almost surreal.No: Det var jul med alt som hører til, og parken var fylt med stemmer av familier og par som nøt denne spesielle tiden av året.En: It was Christmas with all its trimmings, and the park was filled with the voices of families and couples enjoying this special time of year.No: Ved hennes side gikk Eirik, hennes betrodde venn.En: Beside her walked Eirik, her trusted friend.No: Han visste om planene hennes og hadde lovet å hjelpe om det skulle bli nødvendig.En: He knew about her plans and had promised to help if needed.No: Sammen hadde de allerede planlagt alt ned til den minste detalj.En: Together, they had already planned everything down to the smallest detail.No: Eirik hadde også sett til at Lars ikke skjønte noe.En: Eirik had also ensured that Lars remained oblivious.No: Sigrid ønsket denne kvelden skulle være helt perfekt.En: Sigrid wanted this evening to be absolutely perfect.No: Men Vigeland Park denne kvelden var mer folksom enn de hadde forutsett.En: But Vigeland Park this evening was more crowded than they had anticipated.No: Overalt var det grupper av glade mennesker, barn som lo og par som holdt hender.En: Everywhere, there were groups of happy people, laughing children, and couples holding hands.No: Sigrid begynte å bli nervøs.En: Sigrid began to feel nervous.No: Hvordan skulle hun finne et øyeblikk av ro midt i denne mengden?En: How would she find a moment of peace in the midst of this crowd?No: Mens de gikk, snakket Lars begeistret om statuene, uten å ane Sigrids hemmelighet.En: As they walked, Lars enthusiastically talked about the statues, unaware of Sigrid's secret.No: "Se, Sigrid, den ser nesten levende ut i denne belysningen," sa han med et smil, mens han pekte på en snødekt statue.En: "Look, Sigrid, that one looks almost alive in this lighting," he said with a smile, pointing at a snow-covered statue.No: Sigrid prøvde å svare naturlig, men tankene var et annet sted.En: Sigrid tried to respond naturally, but her thoughts were elsewhere.No: Hun så seg rundt, søkende etter en mulighet.En: She looked around, searching for an opportunity.No: Hun ville gjøre det nå, i kveld.En: She wanted to do it now, this evening.No: Det måtte være et lite øyeblikk av stillhet et sted, en flik av tid der bare de eksisterte.En: There had to be a small moment of quiet somewhere, a glimpse of time where only they existed.No: Da de nærmet seg en av parkens frodige dammer, kom øyeblikket uventet.En: As they approached one of the park's lush ponds, the moment came unexpectedly.No: En liten folde i stien hadde fått et snølag som glitret i lyset fra lyktene.En: A small fold in the path had gathered a layer of snow that glittered in the light from the lanterns.No: Eirik nikket oppmuntrende og trakk seg litt tilbake, en gest så subtil at Lars ikke merket noe.En: Eirik nodded encouragingly and stepped back a little, a gesture so subtle that Lars noticed nothing.No: Med hjertet bankende tok Sigrid Lars i hånden.En: With her heart pounding, Sigrid took Lars's hand.No: "Lars," sa hun forsiktig, øynene hennes møtte hans.En: "Lars," she said softly, her eyes meeting his.No: "Det er noe jeg har lyst til å spørre deg om.En: "There's something I'd like to ask you."No: "Lars så forvirret på henne, men smilte varmt.En: Lars looked at her, confused, but smiled warmly.No: "Hva er det, Sigrid?En: "What is it, Sigrid?"No: "Hun sank ned på et kne, trakk pusten dypt og åpnet hånden sin der ringen lå.En: She sank to one knee, took a deep breath, and opened her hand where the ring lay.No: "Vil du gifte deg med meg?En: "Will you marry me?"No: "En kort stillhet fylte rommet rundt dem, og resten av parken forsvant for et øyeblikk.En: A brief silence filled the space around them, and the rest of the park disappeared for a moment.No: Alt som betydde noe var Lars sitt ansikt, som lyste opp i et stort smil.En: All that mattered was Lars's face, which lit up in a wide smile.No: "Ja, selvfølgelig vil jeg det!En: "Yes, of course I will!"No: " Lars trakk Sigrid opp i en omfavnelse, og folkemengden rundt dem syntes å smelte bort, etterlatende dem i en boble av lykke.En: Lars pulled Sigrid up into an embrace, and the crowd around them seemed to melt away, leaving them in a bubble of happiness.No: Eirik, som hadde stått i skyggene, hoppet ut med hevede armer og et jubelrop.En: Eirik, who had been standing in the shadows, jumped out with raised arms and a cheer.No: "Gratulerer, dere to!En: "Congratulations, you two!"No: "Sigrid kjente en bølge av lettelse og glede.En: Sigrid felt a wave of relief and joy.No: Hun hadde lært noe nytt denne kvelden: noen ganger er det spontane øyeblikk som blir de mest minneverdige.En: She had learned something new that evening: sometimes it's the spontaneous moments that become the most memorable.No: Mens snøen falt rundt dem, føltes alt perfekt.En: As the snow fell around them, everything felt perfect.No: Resten av kvelden vandret de gjennom parken, hånd i hånd, fylt med varme og glede.En: For the rest of the evening, they wandered through the park hand in hand, filled with warmth and joy.No: Julen hadde brakt dem nærmere hverandre enn noen gang før, under de funklende lysene i Vigeland Park.En: Christmas had brought them closer together than ever before, under the twinkling lights in Vigeland Park. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: forventningerwinter: vinterblanket: teppeatmosphere: atmosfæresurreal: uvirkeligtrusted: betroddeensured: sørget foroblivious: skjønte ingentingcrowded: folksomnervous: nervøsenthusiastically: begeistretopportunity: mulighetponds: dammergestured: gestikuleresubtle: subtilpounding: bankendeembrace: omfavnelsemelt: smeltebubble: boblerelief: lettelsespontaneous: spontanememorable: minneverdigelanterns: lykterlit up: lyste oppsnow-covered: snødektconfused: forvirretgathered: samletgazed: såquiet: stillhetglow: gløde

A guy in Florida is in the news after filling his five-acre property with Christmas decorations. Families can drive through for free, and donate if they want to. It's got a total of around 37,000 lights. STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/feel-good-winter-wonderland-in-florida/

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1142. This week, we look at the history of the phrase "pride and prejudice," which was used frequently before Jane Austen's 1813 novel. Then, we look at whether Parson Brown from “Winter Wonderland” was a real person, and why his name is sometimes replaced with a “circus clown.” Links to Get One Month Free of the Grammar Girl Patreon (different links for different levels)Order of the Snail ($1/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/687E4Order of the Aardvark ($5/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/07205Keeper of the Commas ($10/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/50A0BGuardian of the Grammary ($25/month level): https://www.patreon.com/grammargirl/redeem/949F7

Ben Maller talks about the Dolphins getting eliminated from playoff contention in a loss to the Steelers on MNF, what stood out about the performance from Tua Tagovailoa, if he's back on the Steelers bandwagon after this dominating win, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arthur Staple rejoins Sean in the studio to cover another successful week for the New York Islanders. While Bo Horvat going down is a huge loss, the Isles have stepped up in the face of adversity to rattle off three impressive wins over Vegas, Anaheim, and Tampa to rise to the top of the Eastern Conference standings (if only for a brief moment). ESPN analyst and Islanders great Ray Ferraro joins the guys to discuss it all!Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnySponsored by Nok HockeySponsored by Raiser, Kenniff, & Lonstein Attorneys at LawRecorded at Floored MediaSubscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter!

Jake, Derrik, and Hunter are back for a “normal” episode of MiLB Talk. They look into the Winter Meetings, the Rule 5 Draft results, and all the craziness that goes with it. The Red Sox made multiple trades, so we have plenty to talk about. They discuss all the catchers Boston has added in the system, as well as the pitchers moved and how the organization is still loaded with arms.Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @PeskyReport.We are officially a part of Beyond The MonsterTwitter: @BeyondtheMnstrSubstack: https://beyondthemonster.substack.com/ 

Hey everyone and welcome back to another episode of Unseen Incidents! We're getting into the Salah drama this week, as the Egyptian put his Anfield career in the sarcophagus with an explosive interview. What led to his outburst? Does he have a point? Is there any way back? And how can Liverpool benefit from the situation? Then we open up the Burn Book, this week chatting Winter Wonderland, the NHS, and performative behaviour. Check out Patreon.com/patrickvs for access to more episodes! Stay toxic!

Peyton and her friends Peter, Levi, and Ivy are enjoying skating when the witch Sydney freezes Peter, challenging Peyton to a contest to save him. In the competition, Sydney uses magic to cheat, but when the group prioritizes friendship, Sydney realizes her mistake, unfreezes Peter, and joins their joyful skating group. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelylewisfamily/ LIVELY LEWIS SHOP: https://livelylewisshop.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Lively Lewis Family: https://www.youtube.com/@LivelyLewisFamily Lively Lewis Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@LivelyLewisStories Lively Lewis Show: https://www.youtube.com/@LivelyLewisShow Lively Lewis Stories Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lively-lewis-stories/id1650468812 Eric: https://www.youtube.com/@EricLivelyLewis Alexa: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexaLivelyLewis Join Our Family: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkSFpsuEOQ8aAVgJjM9LSTA/join For collaborations, business, and personal inquiries, please email: livelylewisshow@gmail.com Welcome to Lively Lewis Stories!You may know us from The Lively Lewis Show, and now we're bringing you exciting adventures in this podcast! Join siblings Levi and Ivy as they embark on incredible journeys, learning and sharing positive life lessons along the way. With Levi's energetic spirit and Ivy's spunky silliness, our imaginative stories will keep you laughing, engaged, and inspired—episode after episode! Our mission is to create a safe space where both kids and parents can enjoy stories filled with strong values, endless creativity, fun pretend play, and healthy family dynamics. Whether it's bedtime, a car ride, or just for fun, our stories are sure to spark joy and imagination! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're still immersed in Player Housing, but just a little bit of the shine has worn off, mostly as we've tried to chop down enough trees to decorate the houses of our dreams. Maybe our power level is so high we're just out here decimating every tree we encounter into matchsticks. But not everything is Player Housing. Some versions of WoW are also Classic, and MoP Classic just hit its final phase. We also have some news on Legion Remix, but because Matt is playing a Mage, they're not necessarily very nice.We're waiting on some announcements for Diablo 4 which will be exciting but perhaps not too exciting. It seems like they really learned from the disaster that was the Diablo Immortal announcement (though we contend that it's actually a fun little game).Plus, Overwatch 2 has a new season, which is nice and all, but that also means the Winter Wonderland event is back too, and that's really the headline.If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the podcast. This data is collected by our podcast host, Acast, and will be used to help us improve the show as well as attract potential sponsors. Your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your help!If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon, where you can get these episodes early and ad-free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A song about the new Villainous Suns to the tune of the Christmas classic "Walking in a Winter Wonderland"

In this week's episode of Honey Bee Obscura, Jim Tew invites listeners into an apiary winter wonderland, where a fresh blanket of snow becomes one of the beekeeper's most revealing diagnostic tools. While the bee yard is silent on the surface, the snow tells its own story—tracks from deer and other wildlife, drifts shaped by wind, and the scattered bodies of a few dead bees shed light on how colonies are coping with single-digit temperatures. Jim reflects on the unmistakable signs of winter stress, including the loss of one colony and the resilience shown by others. With a characteristic blend of curiosity and humor, he brings along a stethoscope to listen for the faint hum of winter clusters—an experiment rooted in both science and playfulness. Even without opening the hives, he gathers clues about colony strength, cluster placement, and the harsh realities of overwintering bees. As he contrasts the vibrancy of summer with the quiet austerity of winter, Jim shares a thoughtful perspective on what it means to simply visit the apiary during the cold months. Sometimes the best beekeeping involves observing rather than intervening—letting the season speak and learning from what it reveals. Join Jim for this meditative walk among resting colonies in the heart of winter. ______________________ Thanks to Betterbee for sponsoring today's episode. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com ______________________ Honey Bee Obscura is brought to you by Growing Planet Media, LLC, the home of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Music: Heart & Soul by Gyom, All We Know by Midway Music; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; original guitar music by Jeffrey Ott Cartoons by: John Martin (Beezwax Comics) Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Tyrique Hyde joins GK on the Chaise Longue! They chat Love Island, semi-pro football changing room horror stories (involving a dodgy massage gun), dating icks, Winter Wonderland dates and what REALLY happened in Locked In?!

What is a Real Winter Wonderland like?

On this episode of The AIE Podcast… We have floor tanking and other WoW noobs… um, news Happy Lifeday, AIE December, where the attendance is optional and the fun is mandatory LOTRO brings YULE Kingdoms of Harad And, join us for our last show of the year All that and more coming up right now… Podcast Audio Raw Video http://youtu.be/TZ8A0NVJjUM Open Welcome to episode #440 of the podcast celebrating you, the Alea Iacta Est gaming community, the die has been podcast. This is Tetsemi: To my left is Mewkow: – (catch phrase here). And to my right is Mkallah: (hey guys, there is leftover caramel apple pie in the guild kitchen). This week, we have a wrap up of what is going on for December in AIE and gaming in general. Ok, we'll be digging into what we have been up to shortly, but first, let's cover this week's news… AIE News Community Mandatory Fun Nights Where the fun is mandatory but the attendance is not. Sunday – Destiny 2 8:30 pm Eastern Monday – GW2 9:30 pm Eastern Monday – STO 10:00 pm Eastern Tuesday – SWTOR 9:00 pm Eastern Wednesday – HFO Mythic+ Mayhem (WoW) 8:00 pm Eastern Friday – ESO 9:00 pm Eastern Saturday – LotRO 8:30 pm Eastern Saturday – FFXIV (Maps) 9:30 pm Eastern Saturday – Noob Raid (WoW) 11:00 pm Eastern Streaming and Guild Podcast News We have a ton of AIE member podcasts! Want to know where to find them? Look no further than here- New Overlords Podcast (Max and Sema) https://www.newoverlords.com Boards and Swords (Chris and Philip) https://boardsandswords.com/blog?category=Boards%20%26%20Swords Dr. Gameology ( Dr. Daniel Kaufmann ) https://drgameology.com/ STO – Fleet Action Report (Grebog and Nikodas) https://www.youtube.com/@fleetactionreport A Podcast Reborn: A FFXIV Community Podcast (Brandon aka Old Man Franks, Meagan, and Rho) – NSFL https://www.bonusroll.gg/directory/a-podcast-reborn/ WoW Noob Raid is on winter break until January 3, 2026 so Dankinia can get a bit of relief from the horrible jokes the group likes to torment her with. During 2025, Dankinia demonstrated her floor tanking abilities 172 times. While she is out, Celindre will be leading Noob Raid – After Dark during the normal 11pm EST time slot each Saturday. In WoW, Midnight – the next expansion – has a release date of March 2nd with the pre-patch release on Jan 13. Anyone with an Epic Edition pre-order will have early access – expected Feb 27 according to WoWHead. Players with early access will also be able to use the new Player Housing feature as of Dec 2. This will be a bit complicated for AIE and our co-guilds, which are one of several ways to join “neighborhoods” for player housing. Every player’s Warband gets two houses – one Horde and one Alliance, but any alt can access either home. There will be open neighborhoods that are server wide, and Guilds can create private neighborhoods open to anyone in that guild. Groups of friends (such as Raid Teams) can also create charters for their own neighborhoods. We will have neighb orhoods for all the co-guilds (probably) but haven’t assigned which officer will be assigned to which yet. Currently, in addition to the Legion Remix event (speed leveling/transmog/mounts etc), the WoW Anniversary is active in Retail WoW, with a rep & xp boost. Visiting the Anniversary Celebration at the Caverns of Time will provide an additional buff. Rep is good – because it’s one of the ways to obtain decor for Player Housing. SWTOR SWTOR will see a holiday release of update 7.8 entitled “Pursuit of Ruin”. It will include a new story chapter, a new type of Dynamic Encounter, and a new stronghold (player housing). That’s not to mention Life Day festivities, with the snow balls and the wookiee hugging. Also, for the first year ever, we will be trying out a new guild event during the evenings between Christmas and New Years. Stay tuned to discord for more info on that! ESO MFN in ESO generally takes the month of December off, but expect to find a couple of people hanging out at the normal time on Friday nights though the holidays. Attendance will be sporadic but feel free to reach out if anyone would like company while running the holiday events in game. FFXIV Patch 7.4 comes December 16th. Main Scenario – Into the Mist Raid Dungeon – The Arcadion: Heavyweight Division Variant Dungeon – The Merchant’s Tale New Dungeon – Mistwake New Trial – Hell on Rails New Unreal Trial – Tsukuyomi’s Pain (Unreal) New Frontline Campaign – Worqor Chirteh Weapon Enhancement Quests – Phantom Weapons Inconceivably Further Hildibrand Adventures Manderville Gold Saucer GATE – Air Force One (The Cieldalaes) Cosmic Exploration: Oizys and Tool Enhancement Quests – Cosmic Tools Strategy Board – Raid explanations but better Glamour Update – Unlocked all types! New Theme Settings – Clear Green and Clear White Mac support (Ventura ends Jan 27, Tahoe now supported) Save 50% on Collector's Edition Digital Upgrades Until December 7 New ridiculous hotpot mount (It flies) And irregular tomestones are active now until 7.4 is live. Fanfest is happening where Blizzcon is normally, April 24/25th. Cookbook #2 is out! LOTRO New expansion “Kingdoms of Harad” as of right now is scheduled to be released on December 3rd. The instance cluster for the expansion is expected to be delayed, which means this gives a chance to level up to the new level cap and get a group together and look at it as a kinship. Also looking forward to the Yule Festival that starts on December 11th. Join us as we look to have fun in Frostbluff as well as protecting it in “The Battle of Frostbluff”. STO Yes, it’s true, Cryptic studios has once again been sold. However, this is not a time for doom and gloom. The new owners have no intentions of sunsetting STO. In fact, STO has simply returned to its original owners who want to see the game succeed. There are ongoing sales in both the Zen Store and Mudd’s Market. Some of these are as high as 50% off! Lifetime Subscriptions are 33% off until Dec 14th Q’s Winter Wonderland will be returning on Dec 9th. While we don’t have any specific details on what the rewards will be this year, it’s sure to be something you don’t want to miss! And with that, let's get to what we have been doing in and out of the game! And, Mkallah has a question for everyone! GAME NEWS Okay, friends! What geeky thing are you planning to give for the holidays, and are there any geeky gifts you hope to receive? CLOSE And that's our show for tonight. While the chatroom begins suggesting show titles, we want to thank us, for joining us. If you have a question or comment about our show, you can email us at podcast@aie-guild.org You can find us on the AIE Discord and BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/aiepodcast.bsky.social. We record live with video once a month on Sunday at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific. You can join the chatroom and play along with us on our website at https://aie-guild.org/podcast-live-stream/ and look for the link to our discord server at https://aie-guild.org. And for past episodes, you can see them on our Youtube channel, https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAIEPodcast ! Our theme was composed by the amazing Andrew Allen, follow him at @keyswithsoul! And now it's time to play all of the great AIE member segments we received this week, including… We will see you all in January of 2026!. So until then, AIE… – This is Tetsemi – This is Mewkow – This is Mkallah And this has been… The AIE Podcast.