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Emma is on vacation! Which means this week, we're doing something a little different. Before she left, she put together this roundup of stories about amateur do-gooders pitching in to make the world a better place: Wombat watchers in Australia helping to mitigate the spread of a deadly disease, stargazers contributing to NASA's mission to find new planets outside our solar system, hikers carving new trails through Brazil's sprawling wilderness, and randomly selected citizens compiling their neighbors' concerns to pass on to lawmakers. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and Kaleidoscope. For transcripts, to join the newsletter, and for more information, visit: theprogressnetwork.org Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://theprogressnetwork.org/newsletter/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: / theprogressnetwork Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @progressntwrk Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyemmavarv/
Le naturaliste Marc Giraud, un habitué de Baleine sous Gravillon nous raconte les plus incroyables histoires naturalistes liées à la merde, aux bouses, fientes, étrons, et autres déjections, qui ne sont sales et inutiles que pour Homo sapiens. Pour le reste du Vivant, rien ne se perd, et les crottes sont d'abord des aubaines.Un sujet bien senti, des anecdotes qui font mouche, ce «cabinet des curiosités» ne raconte que des infos étonnantes, toutes vraies.Des crottes rose bonbon de la baleine aux étrons carrés du wombat, des couches-culottes des oisillons aux araignées déguisés en fientes, de la célèbre moucham au fabuleux bousier, du popo "hélicoptérien" de l'Hippo au clapet anal du Mammouth, cette série "enchianteuse" restera gravée dans les annales;)Elle est tirée de “Safari dans la bouse”, un des nombreux livres de Marc Giraud.___
An einem nebligen Tag landen zwei unbekannte Seefahrer am Hafen von Poggensiel an. Etwa Seeräuber? Nein! Ein Goldschopfpinguin und ein Wombat geben sich die Ehre. Oha! Aus der OHRENBÄR-Hörgeschichte: Die Deichpiraten von Poggensiel, 1 (Folge 5 von 7) von Inga Rahmsdorf. Es liest: Bernd Moss. ▶ Mehr Hörgeschichten empfohlen ab 4: https://www.ohrenbaer.de/podcast/empfohlen-ab-4.html ▶ Mehr Infos unter https://www.ohrenbaer.de & ohrenbaer@rbb-online.de
The gang discusses Xbox layoffs, Sony announcing the end of discs, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and so much more!
Lucy Barnard is an Australian adventurer walking the length of the Americas, a years long expedition from Argentina to Alaska she began in 2017. Along the way, she adopted a blue heeler named Wombat, and together they navigate deserts, mountains, jungles, and remote terrain on foot. By 2026, Lucy had reached northern British Columbia, steadily continuing north toward Alaska. Connect with Lucy: Website Instagram YouTube Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Benchmade Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Welcome to Door County Summer Stock! We're sat as charming guest Delaney Sterling (Tuesday Musical Improv, Marquee) manages the house in this week's fully improvised musical. Talkative ticket buyers, shushed Shakespeare, and somehow Sara Bareilles - all this and more on this episode of Charm Scene. Shhhh! Delaney Sterling (she/her) is a Chicago-based actor, improviser, and singer. She has been seen in productions of Tick, Tick...Boom! (Susan), Kiss Me, Kate (Hattie), and Polly Peachum (Molly, World Premiere), among others. She can be seen most Tuesday evenings performing with Tuesday Musical Improv at the Annoyance Theatre. She also improvises with Marquee at iO and Jury Duty at the Annoyance. You can also hear her in a variety of audio plays with Secret Handshake Productions. Favorite credits with Secret Handshake include Mordred, Tales of Dread and Darkness, The Wombat, and One Shots. Ms. Sterling is an alum of the University of Illinois School of Music. Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Delaney Sterling Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Charm Scene is performed entirely by humans in sunny Chicago, IL. For more on the podcast, follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagram, visit us online at charmscenepod.podbean.com, or email us at CharmScenePod@gmail.com. In listening to this show, we hope you continue to support live human art wherever you find it. Stay charming!
The gang talks about Steam Machines, the James Bond experience, shrinking video game sections at Target, fancy pinball machines and so much more!
Welcome to this Beau-nuss Episode of The Board Boys! We are live from Camp Refresh with BB Beau and Remi where we dive into some Amoebunnies from Wrong Cauldron games and it gets a little dark as we visit the topic of possible cannibalism. We then dive into our time at Geekway to the West where Beau hits us with some Wombat facts and plays a 4 hour marathon game of The Sheep where he apparently gained some sort of accent. He also tries to dunk on his Dad in Blood on the Clocktower as well as finding a mysterious german game titled Peppino the Clown...until next time - we hope you like board games! We also discover Brown Castle games who make awesome stuff out of wood including reprints of a few games and some awesome custom Crokinole Boards! They get a life long fan boy as they show Beau their new title Taktika! 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - Amoebunnies Main Review 16:26 - Camp Refresh Recap 21:45 - Geekway to the West Recap
Νέα έρευνα δείχνει ότι το απειλούμενο βόρειο wombat μπορεί να επιβιώσει και να φτιάξει φωλιές σε περισσότερους τύπους εδάφους απ' ό,τι πιστευόταν, ανοίγοντας τον δρόμο για νέες περιοχές διατήρησης στο Κουίνσλαντ.
Co zdobyło serca graczy na Summer Game Fest?Jakie gry mają rekordowo długie ogony sprzedażowe? Zapraszam do materiału!
Jak GTA VI trzęsie planami wydawniczymi całejbranży? Zapraszam do materiału!
Asha Sharma, Matt Booty i Matthew Ball chcązrewolucjonizować Xboxa, ale jakim kosztem? Zapraszam do materiału!
Dlaczego platformy decydują się na gry nawyłączność? Jest to wybór czy konieczność? Zapraszam do materiału!
Kiedy dostaniemy Steam Machine i o co znowukłóci się ESA? Zapraszam do materiału!
Co zaserwowało nam Nintendo na swoim pokazie?Jakie nowości i niespodzianki da nam gigant z Kioto? Zapraszam!
Co pobiło rekord sprzedaży w maju, jakierekordowe wzloty i upadki zaliczył drugi Switch? Zapraszam do materiału!
The gang talks about rumored Xbox changes, 007: First Light, and how about those Knicks!
Jakie nowe problemy będzie miał Call of Duty idlaczego Europa dostanie lepszego nowego Switcha? Zapraszam do materiału!
Jakimi grami Xbox zasypało nas podczas pokazu?W jakim kierunku zmierza platforma zielonych? Zapraszam do materiału!
Atari kupuje kolejne studio a Namco tracikolejny talent. Zapraszam do Niecodziennika!
Ile kosztowało stworzenie 007: First Light?Ile twórcy muszą sprzedać kopii by zarobić na grze? Czy dostaniemy kolejnegoBonda?
Co planuje From Software, Take-Two i innewycieki świata gier. Zapraszam do Niecodziennika!
Jakie nowości zaprezentował Geoff Keighley w tym roku? Zapraszam do SGF Okiem Deva!
Jak wiek wpływa na nasze growe wybory, co Xboxjuż zdążył zmienić i nowy rozdział ochrony gier w USA. Zapraszam doNiecodziennika!
Ecoutez Qui l'eût cru ? avec Coralie Lutinier du 06 juin 2026.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Czy zmiana kierunku w nowym God of War tożerowanie na oburzeniu czy źle wymierzona pazerność? Zapraszam do materiału.
Czy nowe State of Play będzie kołem ratunkowymPlaystation? Dlaczego Sony sprzedaje coraz mniej gier? Zapraszam do materiału!
Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate(The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, Odder) returns to talk about her newest book, Wombat Waiting—a free-verse “destiny dog” story set against California wildfires. We dive into climate change with hope, why picture books still matter for big kids, how to reach reluctant readers, and why “weird is wonderful” might be the best antidote to both peer pressure and AI.Summary:In this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, Dr. Diane sits down with Katherine Applegate to explore Wombat Waiting, a lyrical novel-in-verse about a stray dog, wildfires, waiting, and finding your purpose. Katherine shares the real rescue dog who inspired Wombat, how she writes about climate change without overwhelming kids, and why she believes in best-friend books, comfort reads, and picture books for older readers. They also talk about scripted curricula, book bans, and Dr. Diane's Read•Connect•Play•Reflect™ framework for connecting stories like Wombat Waiting to STEM/STEAM, SEL, and inquiry-based thinking. Katherine closes with her core message for kids—“embrace your weird”—and a peek at what she's working on next.Chapters:[02:08] Inside Wombat Waiting: Destiny Dog in a WildfireKatherine shares the California fire inspiration, her real rescue dog Astrid, and why she chose free verse and white space to make a climate story accessible.[04:18] From Stray to Comforter: Character, Community, and Very Few WordsHow Wombat learns to trust humans, the Hachiko connection, and why Katherine loves “chiseling” language down to its most essential form.[08:30] Author Visits, Rally for Reading, and Reluctant ReadersSchool visit stories, one-book/one-school programs, kids meeting a “real author,” and how a “best friend book” like Charlotte's Web can flip a reluctant reader.[11:00] Graphic Novels, Comfort Reads, and Picture Books for Big KidsWhy we shouldn't dismiss graphic novels or series, and how picture books support dyslexic, visual, and older readers while teaching craft and content.[14:07] Curriculum, Book Bans, and Trusting TeachersA candid look at scripted programs, excerpts vs. full novels, and why respecting teacher judgment and giving kids whole books matters for real literacy.[16:21] Read–Connect–Play–Reflect: Classroom Ideas for Wombat WaitingDr. Diane shares practical ways to link Wombat Waiting to climate change, STEM challenges, creative response, and deeper reflection.[22:21] AI, Authentic Voices, and “Weird Is Wonderful”Katherine and Dr. Diane discuss AI's push toward generic voices, why kids need to be their boldest, strangest selves, and how “embrace your weird” empowers readers.[24:10] Climate Themes, Kids Who Care, and Finding HopeKatherine's environmental throughline, the seven-year-old who explained climate change at a school visit, and why informed, passionate kids give her hope.[26:25] Writing for Kids, Staying 11 Inside, and What's NextWhy children are her favorite audience, staying connected to her “inner 11-year-old,” and a glimpse at upcoming graphic/picture adaptations and a new middle-grade fantasy.Links and ResourcesCheck out all of Katherine's books -- and don't miss Wombat WaitingCheck out Katherine's previous appearances on the podcast: Episodes 51, 83, and 132.Learn more about Dr. Diane's Read•Connect•Play•Reflect™ frameworkand contact her to speak or work with your school, library, or district.Support the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.
Jak wygląda stan rynku VRowego? Jak nowy Bondporadził sobie na rynku? Zapraszam do materiału!
The gang talk Forza Horizon 6, Subnautica 2, the latest (and not so late) tv and movies, and so much more!
A lighter royal round-up looks at the family's private nicknames, from William's “Wombat” to Meghan's “Tungsten” and the late Queen's “Gary” moment. Plus, palace code names and Camilla admitting Charles is the real star of royal bedtime stories.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana
Live and unscripted! We break down the week's biggest aviation stories and answer your questions in real time.Go here to support the channel. https://www.themoverandgonkyshow.comFor sponsorships and business inquiries: themoverandgonkyshow@gmail.comMost Mondays at 8PM ET, Mover (F-16, F/A-18, T-38, 737, 787, helicopter pilot, author, cop, and wanna be race car driver) and Gonky (F/A-18, T-38, A320, dirt bike racer, author, and awesome dad) discuss everything from aviation to racing to life and anything in between. More About Mover:Mover's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CWLemoineLooking for a good book? https://www.cwlemoine.comMore About Gonky:Gonky's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@therealgonkyKids Coloring and Activity Books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CDS4C68Y*The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.Views presented are our own or our guests and do not represent the views of DoW or its Components.*
Hurinfan, Little Red Book, and Wombat discuss The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence. Wombat convinces Hurin he's wrong. LRB gushes about birds and dogs. We all talk about how good this book is.THIS IS NOT AN AUDIOBOOK!Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
The gang celebrate Wombat's birthday with full body rashes and extreme tooth decay. Mixtape the game and controversy are discussed, along with Invincible Vs and so much more!
On this episode Katherine Applegate, author of the acclaimed The One and Only Ivan and her latest Wombat Waiting, takes us through her unconventional journey from ghostwriter to winning the Newbery Medal—sharing candid insights about the ups and downs, the long nights, and the moments of serendipity that shaped her career. You'll discover how her early career as a reluctant reader and her love for animals deeply influence her storytelling. She unpacks her unique process: balancing plotting with improvisation, rewriting obsessively, and navigating deadlines with a mix of discipline and daring.For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm, a platform that supports indy bookstores.If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).
The gang discusses the Xbox flip flops, table tennis robots, Cheapy's train app launch, PRAGMATA, Robocop in Call of Duty, and so much more!
The gang reunites to talk Vegas trips, electronic shifts, TV and movie hits, and other things that do and do not rhyme.
Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - Under the Microscope: What You Can't Say in a Saturn Game - Prisoner of Ice #BestOfSaturn - Indie Developer Porting Neo Geo Shmup to Saturn - Patch Makes More English Improvements to Willy Wombat - Slinga's 12-Player Disasteroids Goes Online! - Early Prototypes of Quake, Fantastep Dumped Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com/ Buy issue #1 of SHIRO Magazine: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/shiro-magazine/ Support us on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/shiromediagroup Join our Discord to discuss translation patches, Saturn obscurities, and all things SEGA Saturn!: https://discord.gg/SSJuThN
Freedom Friday rolls on as Jon is joined in studio by MN Rep Max Rymer, Grace Keating and AK Kamara. The group looks at the Minneapolis City Council, the No Kings protests planned for this weekend, and some wild stories from around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Freedom Friday rolls on as Jon is joined in studio by MN Rep Max Rymer, Grace Keating and AK Kamara. The group looks at the Minneapolis City Council, the No Kings protests planned for this weekend, and some wild stories from around the world.
The gang talks DLSS 5, Paul McCartney and Manosphere documentaries, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, MLB The Show 26 and so much more!
The gang talks about the Xbox shakeup, the latest movies and TV, Resident Evil Requiem, Achilles: Survivor, and so much more!
The gang talks about the Big Game, some small games, the Olympics (big games), movies, tv, the latest gaming news, and so much more!
The gang catch up on a lot of movies and shows, discuss the Highguard situation and so much more!
The gang talks RAM price increases, Marty Supreme, Highguard, Once Upon a Katamari, and so much more!
The gang get together for the last time this year and discuss the latest industry news and their favorites of 2025.
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we're joined by Lucy Barnard. Lucy, along with her pup Wombat, has walked from the southern tip of Argentina all the way through the Great Divide Trail in Canada, and she'll be picking up the final leg of this monster journey — through northern Canada and into Alaska — later this winter. We get into what compelled Lucy to take on such an audacious mission, especially given that she had virtually zero long-distance hiking experience beforehand. She shares some truly wild stories from the trail, including being held at gunpoint by cartel members, what it's been like navigating this trek with a dog in tow, the extra hoops that come with that, the overwhelming kindness she's encountered from strangers along the way, and plenty more. We wrap the show by highlighting a 140-mile in Portugal that belongs on your bucket list, how a thru-hiker staple might be giving us all mercury poisoning, movies we definitely don't recommend, the triple crown of embarrassing foods, and the lazy person's guide to making your own dehydrated meals. Gossamer Gear: Check out the Type II collection at gossamergear.com. Ka'Chava: Get 10% off at kachava.com/backpacker. [divider] Interview with Lucy Barnard Lucy's Instagram Lucy's Youtube Time stamps & Questions 00:3:00 - Reminders: Apply to blog for The Trek, subscribe to our Youtube channel, Apply to VLOG for The Trek and listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon! 00:07:10 - Introducing Lucy 00:10:00 - High Low Buffalo 00:14:40 - Discussion about nutrition 00:16:34 - How do you resupply Wombat's food? 00:18:45 - How did you get Wombat? 00:23:35 - Is Wombat a good security dog? 00:41:16 - What is your concern about sharing stories about risky times? 00:47:00 - Did you consider quitting the trail after that? 00:50:20 - Discussion about culture shock and language expressions 00:53:03 - What were you doing before this hike? 01:02:00 - What was your hiking and traveling experience prior to this hike? 01:06:20 - Were you nervous when you started the trip? 01:09:05 - What created your desire to do this? 01:14:00 - Discussion about people from other countries interested in hiking in the US 01:19:07 - Discussion about deworming 01:21:30 - What is in Wombat's first aid kit? 01:23:30 - Do you have a standout animal encounter story? 01:30:20 - How much of the trip is a logistical puzzle versus physical challenge? 01:33:50 - How have you managed family and friend relationships during this hike? 01:38:20 - What is celebrity and fame like in Australia? 01:42:30 - Why do you think this journey is going slower than you expected? 01:49:15 - How do you balance accepting good advice with not getting overwhelmed? 01:52:40 - Tell us about your overall route thus far 01:56:00 - Discussion about Lucy's navigation app 01:58:15 - What due diligence do you do ahead of time to make sure you stay safe? 02:02:00 - Lucy's stories about providing trail magic 02:04:50 - Tell us more stories about being integrated with the locals 02:13:25 - Tell us about Wombat getting sick from eating crabs on the desert 02:15:08 - Tell us about the Great Divide Trail 02:20:15 - What was your hardest day on this experience? 02:26:30 - How can listeners support your journey? 02:27:20 - What is the future of the journey going to be like? 02:35:00 - Where can people go to keep up with you? Segments Trek Propaganda: Apply to be a Vlogger for The Trek The Fisherman's Trail: A 140-Mile Luxury Thru-Hike in Europe (Complete 2026 Guide) by Chickpea Could This Thru-Hiker Staple Give You Mercury Poisoning? By James Townsend Ultralight Quilt Comparison: Enlightened Equipment Revelation vs. Katabatic Alsek vs. UGQ Bandit by JT Simmons QOTD: What are movies you definitely don't recommend to people? Triple Crown of embarrassing foods Listener Voicemail Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystyn Bell, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, and Spencer Hinson.
The gang discusses special Kirby slippers, The Running Man (2025), Meta Quest 3S, Dispatch, and so much more!
The gang talk Arc Raiders and its AI review controversy, new Valve hardware, Simpsons Fortnite, and so much more!