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In this week's episode of All Elite Conversation Club, PWTorch contributors Joel Dehnel and Gregg Kanner cover these topics:(00:00) Introductions(03:07) Worlds End; 7,893 tickets distributed(10:34) Continental Classic Final Four & semifinal matchups locked(31:57) Mixed Nuts Mayhem (8-person tag) announced(36:02) Young Bucks/Kenny Omega status; Andrade non-compete resolved(42:57) Women's World Title(47:02) Darby vs. Gabe Kidd added as surprise match(50:35-58:54) World title four-way (Joe-Swerve-Hangman-MJF)(01:02:20) Zach's email and Trivia, and in-person plansSend your thoughts and questions to allelitecc@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps stirred up waves in the swimming world this Christmas week, firing off a pointed Instagram Story on December 24 that slammed USA Swimming's new policy barring international athletes from US Olympic training facilities during the 2028 Olympic year. According to EssentiallySports, the 28 time Olympic medalist questioned CEO Kevin Rings announcement, posting, What are our goals I thrived training all athletes Never discriminated, arguing it could stifle the competitive edge that fueled his dominance by blocking global rivals from US pools. Parade reports fans and coaches echoed his blast, calling the move shortsighted and anti Olympic spirit, amid US mens medal woes at the 2024 Paris Games and 2025 Worlds where foreign swimmers training stateside grabbed podiums.This isnt Phelps first rodeo against the federations leadership hes railed since August on systemic failures, from a letter ignored by USA Swimming and USOPC brass to declaring hed hesitate pushing his four boys Boomer Beckett Maverick and Nico into competitive swimming given the heartache. EssentiallySports quotes him lamenting the US teams medal share drop from 57 percent in Rio 2016 to 44 percent in Paris, pinning it on exec mismanagement not athletes.Shifting to family cheer, Phelps and wife Nicole went Instagram official on their holiday bliss December 26 per Sportskeeda, sharing snaps of the clan amid gifts and a twinkling tree captioned The calm Happy Christmas from the Phelps, a cozy counterpoint to his activism.No fresh public appearances or business deals popped in the last few days older chats like his ELFA convention talk this fall or evergreen endorsements with Under Armour stay quiet. Social buzz fixates on his USA Swimming feud with headlines like Michael Phelps USA Swimming Episode Takes New Turn screaming from EssentiallySports. Phelps positioning as the sports conscience could ripple into 2028 reforms a biographical pivot from pool legend to reformer.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

The Future Commerce team reflects on their favorite podcast moments from a year of extraordinary conversations. From haunted dolls and architectural rhizomes to debates about capitalism and idealism, these episodes challenged conventional wisdom about how brands influence culture and why efficiency alone won't save us. (Feat. Rory Sutherland, Dami Lee, Andrew McLuhan, Nick Susi, Kunle Campbell, Ana Andjelic.)Our Year In Cultural CommerceKey takeaways:VISIONS 2025 brought together Dami Lee, Andrew Huang, and more creative pioneers to explore the future of culture through the lens of commerce and its effects on humansSpooky Commerce pushed our limits: Jolene the doll elevated spooky season to performance artIdealism struggles to scale under capitalism's efficiency demandsHeritage isn't always precious—sometimes it needs critical interrogationTechnology transforms humanity whether we contemplate it or notMarketing success occurs beyond the attribution window we measureRory Sutherland's conversation was our most-downloaded episode of 2025, for good reason. "It's really hard to be idealistic in a capitalist society or period." — Brian Lange [00:13:12]"We're not measuring other forms of what makes things successful. Are we just letting technologists, efficiency ops and finance run the world? I don't think it leads to the greatest outcome where we're all happiest." — Phillip Jackson on Rory Sutherland's marketing critique [00:36:13]In-Show Mentions:Listen to Dami Lee's VISIONS presentation on architecture, the structure of our lives, rhizomes, and more.Listen to Kunle Campbell's conversation with Phillip at K:LDN on capitalism vs. idealism and meaning.Listen to Ana Andjelic's episode on the throughline that connects brand culture to operations, merchandise, on-the-ground events, and more.Listen to Andrew McLuhan's 2-hour feature unpacking his grandfather Marshall McLuhan's predictions and insights on media, technology, and what technological development will do to our future. Listen to Nick Susi's Halloween special on the true story behind the War of the Worlds mania (and the media war that drove it).Listen to Rory Sutherland's episode on the fat tail of marketing and what cultural shifts marketers of tomorrow should be preparing for.Associated Links:Check out Future Commerce on YouTubeCheck out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and printSubscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce worldListen to our other episodes of Future CommerceHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Support our sponsors this week by using the links below for the exclusive Solomonster offers!MINT MOBILE ▶ Get your 3-month UNLIMITED wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at http://www.mintmobile.com/solomonster right now!FACTOR MEALS ▶ Use code "solomonster50off" at http://www.factormeals.com/solomonster50off to get 50 PERCENT OFF your first box plus FREE BREAKFAST for one year!Solomonster reviews AEW Dynamite on Christmas Eve from the Hammerstein Ballroom with more Continental Classic action.  Absent that, Worlds End is this weekend and there wasn't a whole lot else going on here, other than Gabe Kidd again trying to kill Darby Allin.***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Chris Maitland discuss the final stretch of the Continental Classic including a six-way tie in one league, final Worlds End hype, MJF's new hairstyle, the Dynamite Diamond Ring final, Kris Statlander's struggles on the mic, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

AEW Dynamite delivers a festive but hard-hitting night with AEW Dynamite on 34th Street, and we're breaking down everything that went down on the show! From standout matches and shocking moments to major storyline developments heading into AEW Worlds End, this episode set the tone in a big way.In this video, we review AEW Dynamite: Miracle on 34th Street, discuss the biggest winners and losers, and give our full AEW Worlds End predictions ahead of the upcoming PPV. Who has the momentum? Which matches could steal the show? And what surprises might AEW have in store?Topics Covered:AEW Dynamite Miracle on 34th Street reviewMatch results & key momentsStoryline analysis & falloutAEW Worlds End previewWorlds End match predictionsHUGE THANK YOU TO BJ!

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Looking for something different to play to close out the climb for December? Just in time for the holidays, we present you with how to play Aura Paladin! Plus, review of the lineups from Worlds, and more! Tournaments – 17:00 Worlds Lineups Review Decksplanations – 37:30 How to play Aura Paladin The Show Notes for this week's episode are on our Website Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch You can monetarily support our show on Patreon for perks like a thank you at the top of the show, bonus post-show content, early access to new episodes, one on one coaching sessions, and help support the show in the process! Join our community chats in our Discord channels and write in to our Email at coinconcede@gmail.com. Follow us on Bluesky!   

On this episode I bring on Talor Stewart. He's is an award-winning architect and the author of Conscious Home Design. Over the past 20 years, he has developed the Conscious Home Design philosophy and system. In the book, he illustrates the principles in easy-to-understand ideas anyone can use to increase the flow, ease, and grace of their home. Talor has helped clients live a richer and fuller lifestyle by using design to support good health, positive relationships, and personal feelings of meaning, connection, and value. We talk about the 3 types of Relationships, what exactly makes a happy home, creative tips and more! To purchase his book or a consultation on your next home project visit: https://conscioushomedesign.com I would love if you ranked this podcast, share a comment or share this episode out! AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY, SOUNDCLOUD, APPLE PODCASTS SUPPORT THE SHOW: BEHIND THE SCENES CONTENT + SPECIAL DEALS + BONUS EPISODES www.buymeacoffee.com/TheCreativeBrew My new art book Worlds within Worlds available in digital form at: Thelangfordstudio.storenvy.com Or get the physical book at: www.langfordesign.com/ebooks/ or locally at Studio Ace Artshop in Oceanside, CA. Oceanside Comic Stronghold, Oceanside, CA. Mystic Ritual Shop, Oceanside, CA. Mat Clash wrestling collectible card game available with my partner brand Mat Clash Wrestling at www.matclash.com we have wave 1 and wave 2 almost sold out. Wave 3 is on pre-order and will arrive soon. SPONSORS Resonant Sciences Looking to disrupt convention. If you're interested in engineering merged with a little creativity this company may be for you. A leader in the radome communications industry. Currently hiring at their offices Visit resonantsciences.com to see how you can join them today. Baba Coffee Baba roasts their coffee beans each week and offer only the freshest coffee. Have an espresso, latte, cappuccino, pour over or drip coffee. Try cold brew coffee, nitro cold brew or a bulletproof coffee. We serve hot tea, cold brew teas, and boba milk teas.  They also have an assortment of delicious food (try their Avocado Toast), mimosas, wine or beer. Use promocode goodvibes10 for a special offer for listeners! Open: Sun-Thurs. 6am-6pm + Fri 6am-9pm + Sat. 6am-7pm

Send us a textThe episode primarily focused on reviewing Team Rohr's strong performance at the IDFPA Worlds competition in South Korea, where multiple lifters achieved impressive results and set records. The discussion covered various aspects of the competition including coaching support, individual performances across different age divisions, and scoring corrections that required adjustments to the rankings and awards. The conversation ended with updates on upcoming events like the Georgia State Championship, holiday-related discussions, and personal updates about team members.Also, here is the link to Josh's Fantasy Football PunishmentTeam Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingExecutive Arbor Tree CareTop Rated Tree Service Serving Johns Creek & Surrounding AreasDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & Facebook Email us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.com More Information about the Podcast: https://solo.to/plballadspodcast Get the Team Rohr Training App! (Use discount code "PLBALLADSPODCAST") for the best in Powerlifting Programming The Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80's music and Power Ballads.

Chalked Cast and chill with the Chalked Squad - Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chalked-cast/support0:00 - Intro / Johnny's Showmatch Recap4:46 - FIFAe Recap, should Zen team with Vatira, First Touch Top 10 Talk29:51 - Where does FIFAe stand vs RLCS Majors? Can Vatira still be the GOAT with no Worlds win?58:23 - Are RLCS teams playing at FIFAe an advantage?1:06:13 - RLCS Kick-Off LAN Recap, where would SAM and MENA sit in the rankings?1:20:22 - Where does 2025 rank among past years in Rocket League?1:40:46 - Our Rocket League wishes for 20261:44:44 - Chalked Cast year in review

This week, fresh off her HYROX Elite Solo Debut we talk to Kat Parnell. We take a deep dive into her journey over the last six months from racing in the Pro category in the World Championships to just missing out on an Elite 15 Worlds spot in Melbourne. We look into the races that earned Kat her starting spot and also the lessons she learned along the way. This includes realising that sometimes it's important to take a step back to give yourself time to process what you have achieved. Finally we break down Kat's Melbourne race and hear how she felt about her performance both in the moment and subsequently. Follow Kat on IG - @katparnell If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at admin@ukocr.com.

This week on the show Maine and Miranda recap the 2025 IBJJF NoGi Worlds. We recap the Black Belt finals and open class for each division. In the recap section of the show, we kick it off breaking down the massive upset in the female open class final between Elisabeth Clay vs Gabrieli Pessanha, discussing Clay's aggressive pull to the 50/50 position, her refusal to stall, and the inside heel hook finish that ended Pessanha's unbeaten streak. In the Female Roosterweight final between Thais Loureiro vs Faye Cherrier we with Loureiro using her experience to secure the points victory.In the Female Light-Featherweight final between Ashlee Funegra vs Anne Druckrey we talked about Funegra's impassable guard, her flexibility, and her dominant 11-2 points win to claim the title.In the Female Featherweight final between Adele Fornarino vs Ana Mayordomo we discussed the viral sixteen-second finish and Fornarino's immediate entry into the legs to get the sub.In the Female Lightweight final between Lillian Marchand vs Amanda Bruse we talked about Marchand's rear naked choke finish.In the Female Middleweight final between Elisabeth Clay vs Rebeca Lima we discussed Clay's submission run through the division and open class and the quick outside heel hook finish.In the Female Medium-Heavyweight final between Helena Crevar vs Ane Svendsen we talked about the teenage phenom's 100% submission rate and her clinic of a performance ending in a rear naked choke.In the Female Heavyweight final between Cassia Moura vs Nia Blackman we discussed Moura's use of wrestling to control the match and win via points.In the Female Super Heavyweight final between Gabrieli Pessanha vs Lauren Rojas we talked about Pessanha's 19-0 and some control concerns we have for her in NoGi. In the Male Roosterweight final between Shay Montague vs Lucas Castro we discussed Montague late triangle choke win from the re-guard. In the Male Light-Featherweight final between Marcos Gomes vs Kleber Barboza we talked about the 50/50 entry inside heel hook finish that ended the match.In the Male Featherweight final between Marco Mendes vs Gianni Grippo we discussed the tactical points battle from Marco and the submission hunting Gianni did throughout the match and Mendes' decisive late sweep to secure the 8-6 points victory.In the Male Lightweight final between Cole Abate vs Julian Espinosa we talked about Abate's dominant passing game, his submission threats, and the 14-0 shutout to win his second title.In the Male Middleweight final between Tarik Hopstock vs Marcelo Fausto we discussed Hopstock's creative open guard, his use of submission threats, and his ability to outscore Fausto.In the Male Medium-Heavyweight final between Pawel Jaworski vs Gabriel Brod we talked about the shocking twenty-second match and Jaworski's immediate backsize 50/50 inversion to a heel hook finish.In the Male Heavyweight final between Javier Barter vs Faris Benlamkadem we discussed Barter's fast start leading to a quick back take and rear naked choke.In the Male Super Heavyweight final between Nicholas Maglicic vs Austin Morris we talked about Maglicic's imposing top game and his 17-2 points victory.In the Male Ultra Heavyweight final between Roosevelt Sousa vs Heikki Jussila we discussed Sousa's agility and octopus guard to take the back from a sweep and finish with a rear naked choke.In the Male Open Class final between Roosevelt Sousa vs Elder Cruz we talked about Elders pacing and Sousas transition to the back from the wrestle-up, and the rear naked choke finish to secure double gold.Recorded 12-22-2025

Welcome to another episode of the To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast! This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are kicking off the holiday season with a fascinating conversation featuring David Saunders, Director of Forcepoint Security Lab and a seasoned cybersecurity professional with more than two decades of experience. The discussion dives into the complex convergence of AI, cyber, and physical security, exploring how the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping the threat landscape—including emerging trends like attacks on backups, the growing sophistication of phishing campaigns powered by LLMs, and the ongoing challenge of keeping security ahead of attackers' innovation. As the conversation unfolds, listeners will hear candid insights on everything from the future of backup strategies to the evolving tactics used by adversaries—all with actionable takeaways to help organizations and individuals stay a step ahead. So grab your favorite holiday treat and get ready for a timely, thought-provoking look at the forces shaping cybersecurity in 2025 and beyond! For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e364

Topics • HYROX points system replacing time qualification • They sure are nice in Sweden • Race minimums, Majors, and access • Elite 15 media obligations and fines • Clarified penalties and appeals • DEKA Worlds corrections • Vancouver turnout and Worlds planning Summary This episode focuses on the implications of HYROX moving to a points-based qualification system, including how many races should count and whether the structure creates pay-to-play pressure. We also discusses Elite 15 media obligations, fines, clarified penalties, DEKA Worlds corrections, and pleasant surprises in Vanvouver. Guest Links: Ugly Dave | Cheryl Snow | Listen on Apple or Spotify Support us through The Cup Of Coffee Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG  

The word is Dejarik, since this year's holiday gift from Looney Labs is Looney Dejarik, which Andy explains at length. Then the nerds talk about their favorite calendars, with Keith talking at length about advent calendars in particular. Next, Keith talks about the launch of Jerry Garcia's Cosmic Journey, and plans for the third season of Legacy of Worlds. Moving on to media, they discuss Pluribus, Welcome to Derry, Stranger Things, and Wicked For Good.Spoiler Warning: Contains Spoilers!

This week, Da7e and Neil end 2025 by recounting the WORST THING WE WATCHED THIS YEAR. Join us as War of the Worlds, The Electric State, Witcher Season 4, and Mountainhead battle it out for the top/bottom spot Then, starting at 00:36:59 enjoy a little bit of the stuff we do over at patreon.com/Da7eandNeil with a free ESSENTIAL TV 2025 Segment! Next up for this podcast return to Westeros the week of January 12th to cover A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. To interact with the show, send your comments and questions to stormofspoilers@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky @Da7eandNeil.

Jubilant Pine & Patchouli by Molton Brown (2021) + The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950) Prince Caspian (1951) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952)  The Silver Chair (1953) The Horse and His Boy (1954) The Magician's Nephew (1955) The Last Battle (1956) with Bradley Frederick Hildebrandt 12/21/25 S7E91 To hear the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist gplease subscribe on Patreon. 

Hey kids. Thanks for tuning in. This week we open up a Neca Figure, Talk about Kill Bill The Whole Bloody Affair do a Reading Rainbow, talk to Derrick and TONS MORE!  It's a super fun episode like always. Make sure to tell a friend!!!

Brad and Tyler workshop WWE storyline pivots, make AEW Worlds End predictions, and celebrate the completion of another fall semester. Other topics include:"One Battle After Another"“Stranger Things” Volume Two “It – Welcome to Derry”Follow the show for exclusive updates.Social: @gipod19Web: gimmickinfringementpod.com, 19mediagroup.comGoods: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com0:00 Intro3:36 Live Event Jones — Staff Luncheon10:46 Steph Watch — Heavy Is The Head17:30 WWE — Storyline Pivots, A Post-Cena World54:23 Stranger Things — Welcome to Hawkins (Welcome to Derry; Theories)1:02:33 AEW — Worlds End Predictions 1:21:45 GI @ the Movies — “One Battle After Another”1:27:52 WDWM — Arizona Basketball, Conspiracy Brad, and Bowen Yang1:32:43 ClosingFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

I chat with filmmaker and producer Soukaina Alaoui El Hassani (https://www.saelhassani.com/portfolio & https://www.instagram.com/saelhassani/?hl=en) to explore her journey from growing up in Casablanca—within a rich oral storytelling tradition—to producing bold, emotionally resonant work across film, advertising, and animation on a global scale.We talk about her path through commercial production, from early work at Vice Media Group to her current role at Versus Creative Studio, collaborating with major brands and media companies while maintaining a strong personal creative voice. Soukaina shares how moving between disciplines has sharpened her storytelling instincts and expanded her sense of what's possible. This is a conversation about craft, identity, ambition, and using storytelling as a tool for connection—and change.

Re-Imagined Radio has celebrated the anniversary of "The War of the Worlds" several times by re-telling the story. This year, on Devil's Night and the occasion of its 84th anniversary, Jack and David play their explorations into the radio storytelling that may have influenced Orson Welles's radio adaptation of the 1898 novel by H. G. Welles. In addition to samples from these earlier radio stories, interviews with Welles provide additional insight for this episode, "The War of the Worlds: Possible Influences." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Latin waves host Sylvia Richardson speaks with Robert Jensen about our “dead culture” of state Fundamentalism. Jensen says that absolute beliefs that ignore life's complexities are used to support the politics of empire. He gives examples of these, including market fundamentalism (capitalism), moral fundamentalism (of spreading ‘democracy'), or technological fundamentalism – the belief that technology will solve the environmental problems it causes. Jensen claims that capitalist fundamentalism is in fact incompatible with Christianity, which. like many the other great religions, are calls to recognize the universal human family. He describes alternative types of power that can lead to a hopeful future. Support Latin Waves by becoming a member for as little as $1 per month. https://latinwavesmedia.com/wordpress/

In this week's episode, I take a look back at my writing goals for 2025, and see how many of them I met. I also take a loog ahead at my writing goals for 2026. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in my Anthologies series at my Payhip store: STORIES2025 The coupon code is valid through December 29, 2025. So if you need a new ebook this winter, we've got you covered! 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 282 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is December 19th, 2025 and today I'm taking a look back at my writing goals from the start of 2025 and seeing how many of them I reached. We'll also take a look ahead at my writing goals for 2026. Before we get to that, we will have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing projects. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in my anthology series at my Payhip store. And that is STORIES2025. And as always, I will put the coupon code and a link to the store in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through December 29th, 2025, so if you need new ebook to read as you travel for this upcoming Christmas week, we have got you covered. A reminder that the anthology series is collections of my short stories, which I tend to release every year. And in fact, next month, if all goes well, we'll have 2025: The Complete Short Stories. Now for an update on my current writing projects. Wizard-Assassin, the fifth book in the Rivah Half-Elven series is now done. By the time this episode goes live, you should be able to get it off Amazon and Kindle Unlimited since it is my series that is in Kindle Unlimited. So I hope if you are looking for something to read, you will give that a shot. Now that Wizard-Assassin is done, my main project is going to be Blade of Storms, which will be the third book in my Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series. And I believe I'm 12,000 words into that. I'm hoping to have that out in January, but depending on how January goes, it might slip to February, but January would be ideal. And after that, my next main project will be Cloak of Summoning, the 14th book in the Cloak Mage series. And I literally just started it this morning before I went to the gym, which puts me at 250 words into it, so there's definitely a ways to go in that. In audiobook news, we are still waiting on Cloak of Embers (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) to get through processing at the various platforms, which always, as you imagine, tend to slow down this time of year. And Brad Wills has just started working on recording for Blade of Shadows. So hopefully we should have Cloak of Embers available for you at all platforms before too much longer. And Blade of Shadows will probably be our first audiobook for 2026. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:02:28 Main Topic: 2025's Writing Goals and My Writing Goals for 2026 And speaking of 2026, in this week's episode, we're going to take a look back at my writing goals for 2025, see how many of them I met, and then look ahead for my writing goals to 2026, which is in fact just around the corner. So first off, a big thank you to everyone who read one of my books over the year of 2025. 2025 for me was an interesting year, both in a personal and a professional way, and sometimes in both the good and bad senses of the word interesting. Sales were down from 2024, but given all the economic turbulence of the year, I am grateful they were only down a relatively small amount compared to 2024. Facebook ads went from my main advertising platform at the start of 2025 to near uselessness by the end of the year due to all the AI nonsense Meta has injected into them. Spotify converted Findaway Voices to Inaudio and made a total mess of it this summer, which after that got settled is why I now upload my audiobooks directly to Google Play and Kobo rather than through Findaway Voices. It seems like a lot of companies are pursuing AI in the desperate hope that it will somehow magically become profitable even as the expense of running AI services devours them from the inside out and renders them incompetent at their primary missions. I was so annoyed at all the half-baked AI stuff Microsoft shoved into Windows 11, I did all my writing on a Mac Mini this year and have been pretty happy with it as a writing platform. Apple, of course, has AI stuff as well, but what Apple has that Microsoft doesn't is a switch that flips it all off at the system level and doesn't do any "install later" passive aggressive crap that Microsoft does. On the plus side, my Super Summer Of Finishing Things let me finish The Shield War, Stealth & Spells Online, and Ghost Armor one after another. Five unfinished series at once was too many. Three has been more manageable. And after five years, I finally got my weight down to what it was before COVID in 2025. Watching some relatives go on Ozempic and the side effects they experienced was very inspirational in the sense of wanting to avoid that experience myself. I thought I would take a lot of exercise and vegetables to do lose weight. It turns out instead it takes a whole freaking lot of exercise and a truly staggering quantity of vegetables. I tell myself the carrot sticks are really just like potato chips when I eat them, and I can almost convince myself of it. They're crunchy, right? Just like potato chips. I told myself that often enough that I very, nearly almost believe it. So let's start with a look back at my writing goals for 2025 and see how many of them I reached. #1: Write as many new words as possible, hopefully hitting one million new words of fiction in 2025. And I'm pleased to report that I hit this one. 2025 was the second year in a row where I reached a million words of new fiction and will come in at 1.12 million words with Wizard-Assassin. It did get a bit tight, but I passed the million word mark with Blade of Shadows in November, so is a nice milestone to reach. Two years of a million words in a row! #2: Finish The Shield War. I did that one! Shield of Power, the final book in The Shield War series, came out in July. It's even available in audiobook (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills). #3: Finish Ghost Armor. I did this one as well. Ghost in the Siege, the final book in the Ghost Armor series, came out in August. It's also available in audiobook (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy). #4: Continue Cloak Mage. There was a year gap after Cloak of Illusion, but I'm pleased to report I finally got back to Cloak Mage with Cloak of Worlds in October. As I mentioned earlier, in 2024, I had five unfinished series, which is way too many. So my goal was to finish some and then limit myself to only three unfinished series at any one time. By the end of summer 2025, I successfully achieved that. So going forward (barring any illness or Unexpected Events), there shouldn't be another year-long gap between Cloak Mage books. In fact, I'm hoping to write the outline for Cloak of Summoning this weekend, if all goes well. And in fact, I started this morning. #5: Continue Half-Elven Thief. It went down to the wire with only 12 days left in the month, but I was able to publish Wizard-Assassin and meet my goal. Like with Cloak Mage, there's a yearlong gap between the books, but that should be much shorter going forward. I'm hoping to start work on Rivah #6 in March or February, if all goes well. #6: Conclude Stealth & Spells Online. I did this as well. I'm not going to lie, it really was quite challenging. I originally thought of Stealth & Spells Online as a seven or eight book series, but it sold weakly enough that I didn't want to put six books' worth of effort into it. So I thought about it and figured out how to wrap up the story in one volume, and I wrote most of it at 500 words a day from like October 2024 to July 2025, squeezing it between other things as time allowed. Then in July, I was far enough along from all that cumulative work that I finished it in like one quick burst. I think I had only like one full-time day working on it. So I'm very glad that people liked the ending for the trilogy and thought that it worked. I'm hoping to release a single volume edition of the audiobook sometime in 2026, if all goes well. Fun fact: the book was 116,000 words long, and since I published 1.12 million new words in 2025, it was in fact Stealth & Spells Online: Final Quest that got me over the million word mark. #7: New epic fantasy series in the Andomhaim/Frostborn world. I did that as well with Blade of Flames and Blade of Shadows. As I mentioned before, I'm about 12,000 words in Blade of Storms, and hopefully that will be the first book I publish in 2026, ideally in January, but it might slip to February. #8: New audiobooks as time, budget, and narrator availability allow. This worked out as well. Like I said, in 2024, I've brought as many of my old series into audio as I'm going to, so instead we're going to focus on recording the books in the new series. We have books from The Shield War and Blades of Ruin narrated by Brad Wills, new books from Ghost Armor and Cloak Mage [narrated] by Hollis McCarthy, and a new Half-Elven Thief audiobook [narrated by] Leanne Woodward. So I am pleased to say that I met all my 2025 writing goals. Now with that in mind, let's take a look at what I would like to do in 2026. I'm not planning on starting anything new in 2026, but I don't think I'll reach the end of any ongoing series in that year. So basically 2026 will be The Year of Continuing. #1: Publish a million words of new fiction. I'm going to try and hit a million words again, but there's a chance ... I'm going to say right up front, there's a chance it might not work out in 2026. I'm going to have to spend at least a couple of weeks on travel, and I know for sure there are a couple of mandatory Real Life Activities that will take up an unknown amount of time. The older I get, the more I can emphasize with former UK Prime Minister, Harold McMillan when he said his biggest problems were "events, dear boy, events." But assuming we can avoid too many "events," I will aim to publish a million new words of fiction in 2026. #2: Continue Blades of Ruin. I also want to continue with Blades of Ruin, which will be my main series for a while. I'm planning for 12 books in this series, so we should hopefully make some good progress with it in 2026. #3: Continue Cloak Mage. I would also like to continue Cloak Mage in 2026. Cloak of Worlds was number 13 in the series and I'm planning for 18. Since I'm only working on three series at a time now, like I said before, we shouldn't have those yearlong gaps between books like I've had in the past for Cloak Mage. #4: Continue Half-Elven Thief. I'm also continuing Half Elven Thief in 2026. I had planned for six books originally, but there was just too much story to fit into six, so we're going to end up with nine. So I'm planning to continue that in 2026 as well. There was a year's gap between Orc-Hoard and Wizard-Assassin like there was with Cloak Mage but hopefully won't have as big a gap for Half-Elven Thief now that I'm only writing three series at the same time. #5: New audiobooks as time, budget, and narrator availability allow. I did this in 2025 and it worked pretty well. I don't want to bring any more of my old backlist books into audio, but instead I'll focus on Blades of Ruin, Cloak Mage, and Half-Elven Thief as time, budget, and narrator availability permit. #6: Other opportunities as available. I think it is fair to say we live in turbulent times, which is often unsettling. The flip side is that sometimes this can bring unexpected opportunities your way, so it's wise to remain alert and flexible. So we will see what 2026 brings. So those are my six writing goals for 2026. Once again, thanks for reading and listening. I hope I have new books for you to read in 2026. And as ever, when I make plans for the new year, it seems like a good idea to reflect on this quote from the book of James: "Go to now, ye that say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that." So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

Step into the recording booth with the Dungeon Crawlers crew as we welcome master sound engineer Jordan Rannells to the show! In this episode, we explore the "sound wizardry" behind the scenes of your favorite stories. Jordan dives deep into the technical magic he uses to transform standard audiobooks into rich, cinematic experiences. From crafting atmospheric soundscapes to the precision of high-level audio production, we discuss how he brings a unique brand of enchantment to the spoken word and beyond. Whether you're an aspiring audiophile or a lover of immersive storytelling, you won't want to miss this peek behind the curtain of professional audio alchemy.

Batman returns in Batman Returns, and it's Christmastime in Gotham as the Penguin and Catwoman make their debuts. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt unwrap this counter-Christmas present.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

Show Notes (contains affiliate links): Building the Ham Shack - Episode 2 - Improvements   On this week's episode of Ham Radio Crash Course, a podcast roughly based on amateur radio but mostly made up of responding to emails from listeners, hosted by Josh Nass - KI6NAZ and his reluctant wife, Leah - KN6NWZ, we talk about the ICOM 7300 Mark II, building the ham shack, and 11 states that are winning at disaster preparedness.    Announcements: HRCC Net - https://hrcc.link.   Gigaparts Link (get 10% with code JOSH) - https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH   Ham Radio Minute: Icom 7300 Mark II is going as planned   Ham Radio Test Study with Leah - Extra Exam HamStudy: https://hamstudy.org Support by getting something from Signal Stuff: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=622   Gordon West Ham Radio Test Prep Books with HRCC Links  -Technician: https://amzn.to/3AVHGU1 -General: https://amzn.to/4ehQ5zz -Extra: https://amzn.to/4efCqJ2   Free Fastrack to Your Ham Radio License Books on Audible (for new to Audible readers): https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/premiumplus?tag=hrccpodcast-20   Join the conversation by leaving a review on Apple Podcast for Ham Radio Crash Course podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ham-radio-crash-course/id1400794852 and/or emailing Leah@hamtactical.com. Leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts will help Ham Radio Crash Course reach more hams and future hams and we appreciate it!   Show Topic: Building the Ham Shack - Episode 2 - Improvements   Hog Wild in the Salted Ham Cellar.    Preparedness Corner - 11 States That are Winning at Disaster Preparedness https://www.governing.com/resilience/how-11-states-strengthened-disaster-resilience-in-2025 Email Correspondent's Tower: We answer emails with ham radio questions, comments on previous podcasts, T-shirt suggestions and everything in between.   Links mentioned in the ECT:  AI research mentioned by Carter - https://www.apolloresearch.ai/research/frontier-models-are-capable-of-incontext-scheming/   Claude Ray's information on his club and ARRL website - https://www.athensradioclub.org/    http://www.arrl.org/club-website-contest Archived HRCC Movie Club    Voted and suggested movies here - https://poll.ly/N7Jt2ACU1Epz5PSJmknw   CJ's Nifty List of HRCC Movie Club movies here - https://letterboxd.com/roguefoam/list/ham-radio-crash-course-podcast-movie-club/   The 5th Wave 10/30 War of the Worlds (2005) 10.5/30 Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy 11/30 Maximum Overdrive 11/30  The Tomorrow War 11/30 On The Beach (1959) 12/30 The Postman 12/30 Soylent Green 12/30 World War Z 12/30 Waterworld 13/30 San Andreas 13/30 Airplane 14/30 The Day After (1983) 14/30 The Day After Tomorrow 14/30 Z is for Zachariah 14/30 Fall (2022) 14.5/30 Signs 15/30 Deep Impact 15/30  The Birds 15/30 Twisters (2024) 15/30  Armageddon 15.5/30 Sean of the Dead 16/30 Zombieland 16/30 The Book of Eli Ranked: 16.75/30 Love and Monsters 17/30 Frequency 17/30 2012 17/30 Greenland 17/30 12 Monkeys 17.5/30  Threads 18/30 The Survivalist 18/30 Independence Day 18.5/30 Contact (1997) 19/30 The Towering Inferno 19/30 Don't Look Up 19.5/30 Twister  19.5/30 Dante's Peak 19.5/30 Tremors 20/30 The Road 21/30 The Quiet Place 21/30 Red Dawn (1984) 22/30 Wall-E 23/30 Blast From The Past (1999) 23.5/30 28 Days Later 24.5/30 Apollo 13 24.5/30 Contagion 25/30 I Am Legend 25/30 10 Cloverfield Lane 26.5/30 The Martian 27/30   On Hiatus Indefinitely    Thank you all for listening to the podcast.  We have a lot of fun making it and the fact you listen and send us feedback means a lot to us!   Want to send us something? Josh Nass  P.O. Box 5101 Cerritos, CA 90703-5101 Support the Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Shop HamTactical: http://www.hamtactical.com Shop Our Affiliates: http://hamradiocrashcourse.com/affiliates/ Shop Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.   Connect with Us: Website...................► http://hamradiocrashcourse.com YouTube..................► https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioCrashCourse Podcast...................► https://hamradiocrashcourse.podbean.com/ Discord....................► https://discord.gg/xhJMxDT Facebook................► https://goo.gl/cv5rEQ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/Hoshnasi Instagram.................► https://instagram.com/hoshnasi (Josh) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/hamtactical (Leah) Instagram.................►https://instagram.com/nasscorners (Leah)

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On this wonderful Bleepmas morning we open the gifts of Worlds, Magic Worlds, Odd Worlds, and Smash Worlds. Email questions and comments to: Bleepyouplaying@gmail.comSupport us: Patreon.com/whatthebleepWatch us play games https://www.youtube.com/@BleepyouplayingWatch our streams https://www.twitch.tv/bleepinplay

In episode 376 of The Physical Performance Show, professional triathlete Ellie Salthouse joins Hugh Darnell and Brad Beer for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, pressure, and longevity in elite endurance sport. Recorded following knee surgery and a strong return to racing, this episode unpacks what it truly takes to rebuild confidence, performance, and belief when the path back to the start line is anything but straightforward. Ellie reflects on her Wollongong T100 performance, the physical and mental demands of injury rehabilitation, and the systems that now support her consistency at the pointy end of the sport. From working with specialist coaches and reshaping her mental game, to mastering race-day execution, fueling, recovery, and decision-making under pressure, Ellie shares the frameworks that continue to sustain her elite career. Show Sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics offers Simple Tools and Real Results. Easy fixes for your feet with a massive impact. For 20% off all The Rehab Mechanics products. Go to www.therehabmechanics.com.au Enter discount code TPPS20 at checkout. In this episode, you'll hear Wollongong T100 debrief: executing the plan, racing at home, and handling the "always want the podium" competitor mindset Race-week routines: keeping things consistent, arriving a week early, and why Ellie doesn't taper heavily The injury story: severe knee pain pre-70.3 Worlds, major swelling post-race, scan results, and surgery timing (Feb) Rehab timeline & milestones: back on bike + pool at ~10 days, building trainer time, returning to road riding, quad activation challenges, strength work, and a ~6-month return to start line The mental toll of injury: identity, motivation, sponsor pressure vs internal pressure, and staying process-driven with "small controllables" Return-to-racing lessons: Vancouver as the first race back, managing expectations, and surprising run performance with minimal prep Mental performance breakthrough: building a "toolbox" with a sports psych, handling pressure, thoughts, and race-week spirals Tools that work: "a thought is just a thought," bus analogy, and the "monsters in the boat" approach to sitting with emotions Coaching structure shift: moving from one coach (8 years with Siri) to specialists (swim/cycle/run/strength) + managing training load Training with data: the steep learning curve of power/metrics and why it took ~12 months to truly click Partner + coach dynamic: boundaries between "boyfriend Zach" and "coach Zach," and why switching off matters Race-day execution: whiteboard cues, focusing on controllables, and adapting plans on the fly Fueling evolution: from "a few gels and Gatorade" to calculated carbs/sodium/fluid + planned recovery Recovery essentials: movement-based recovery, boots, protein targets, sauna/ice baths, sleep, magnesium, and tracking what actually works Filtering the '1%ers': ease of use, time cost, measurability, and avoiding noise What's next: 70.3 World Champs (Marbella) then camp in the Canary Islands and T100 World Champs (Qatar, Dec 13) Ellie's advice: stay disciplined, stay hungry, trust your instincts Listener challenge: 20 x 3 min tempo / 3 min endurance on the bike (yes… brutal) Quotes / takeaways "A feeling is just a feeling. A thought is just a thought." "If it's a chore or doesn't integrate into your life, it's probably not the right 1%er." "Who's willing to suffer the most — that's the name of the game." Partners / links mentioned Show sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics — 20% off with code TPPS20 at checkout (therehabmechanics.com.au) Follow Ellie: @elliesalthouse (Instagram) Timeline 00:00 – Introduction & sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics + TPPS20 discount 01:13 – Hugh introduces featured performer: Ellie "Salty" Salthouse + Wollongong T100 context 02:43 – Ellie joins: quick bio + why this conversation has been a long time coming 03:42 – Wollongong T100 debrief: home-race energy, execution, 4th place 05:04 – Race-week process: keeping routine consistent + days leading into race 06:21 – "Pressure in the athlete hotel": being around competitors all week 07:43 – Knee injury origin: severe pain pre-70.3 Worlds, race week adjustments 09:03 – Post-Worlds swelling + scan findings: missing cartilage + floating fragments 10:17 – Surgery timing (early Feb) + season disruption + finding positives 11:43 – "Blessing in disguise": freshness late season + only 5 races so far 12:37 – Rehab milestones: back on bike & in pool ~10 days post-op 13:59 – Quad shutdown challenge: stim/BFR + "it finally clicked" 14:28 – Return-to-racing timeline: ~6 months off the start line 14:57 – Mental toll of injury: motivation, identity, checklist of controllables 16:20 – Sponsor pressure vs internal pressure: clauses, but mostly self-driven 17:14 – First race back: Vancouver expectations + rebuilding run fitness 19:02 – Surprise outcome: 11th place + faster-than-expected run execution 19:31 – The "low expectations / low pressure" effect when returning 20:48 – Key win: testing the knee under race stress (sand, mounts/dismounts) 21:48 – Perspective from Jan Frodeno: same surgery took him a year 22:44 – Mental performance shift: why big races used to unravel 24:07 – Working with a sports psych: building a toolbox for pressure + thoughts 25:28 – Why mental coaching should be "the 4th discipline" 26:54 – Advice for athletes who didn't gel with a sports psych before 27:47 – Readiness + openness: why it clicked this time 29:54 – Practical tools: "thoughts on a bus" + "monsters in the boat" analogy 33:26 – Coaching evolution: leaving Siri after 8 years + hard "breakup" conversation 36:10 – Why specialists: swim/cycle/run/strength + being great at all three 39:42 – Adjustment year: results dipped before training began correlating again 40:08 – Learning to train with data: cadence/speed → full power metrics 42:32 – When it clicked: 12 months to understand, 18 months to see new numbers 43:30 – Negatives of multi-coach model: communication + squad consistency when travelling 44:47 – Partner + coach dynamic: boundaries, downtime, and early arguments 47:35 – Race-day execution: Zach's whiteboard cues, focus, and adapting plans 50:16 – Discipline vs instincts: sticking to plan without getting dragged into racing emotions 52:14 – The "ability to suffer": born with it + learned deeper over time 55:33 – Hard sessions nerves: nothing to lose vs race-day stakes 57:23 – Fueling shift: from "whatever felt right" to calculated carbs/sodium/fluid 59:47 – Recovery pillars: movement, boots, protein targets, sauna/ice baths 01:01:33 – Sleep & performance: 8+ hours, magnesium, investing in a great bed 01:03:21 – Filtering "1%ers": track it, keep it easy, avoid time-wasting noise 01:07:27 – What's next: 70.3 Worlds (Marbella) + Canary Islands camp + T100 Worlds (Qatar) 01:08:20 – Ellie's advice: stay disciplined, stay hungry, trust your instincts 01:08:49 – Listener challenge: 20 x 3 min tempo / 3 min endurance on the bike 01:10:14 – Episode close, credits, and sponsor reminder

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, host Stewart Alsop talks with Umair Siddiqui about a wide range of interconnected topics spanning plasma physics, aerospace engineering, fusion research, and the philosophy of building complex systems, drawing on Umair's path from hands-on plasma experiments and nonlinear physics to founding and scaling RF plasma thrusters for small satellites at Phase Four; along the way they discuss how plasmas behave at material boundaries, why theory often breaks in real-world systems, how autonomous spacecraft propulsion actually works, what space radiation does to electronics and biology, the practical limits and promise of AI in scientific discovery, and why starting with simple, analog approaches before adding automation is critical in both research and manufacturing, grounding big ideas in concrete engineering experience. You can find Umair on Linkedin.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Opening context and plasma rockets, early interests in space, cars, airplanes 05:00 Academic path into space plasmas, mechanical engineering, and hands-on experiments 10:00 Grad school focus on plasma physics, RF helicon sources, and nonlinear theory limits 15:00 Bridging fusion research and space propulsion, Department of Energy funding context 20:00 Spin-out to Phase Four, building CubeSat RF plasma thrusters and real hardware 25:00 Autonomous propulsion systems, embedded controllers, and spacecraft fault handling 30:00 Radiation in space, single-event upsets, redundancy vs rad-hard electronics 35:00 Analog-first philosophy, mechanical thinking, and resisting premature automation 40:00 AI in science, low vs high hanging fruit, automation of experiments and insight 45:00 Manufacturing philosophy, incremental scaling, lessons from Elon Musk and production 50:00 Science vs engineering, concentration of effort, power, and progress in discoveryKey InsightsOne of the central insights of the episode is that plasma physics sits at the intersection of many domains—fusion energy, space environments, and spacecraft propulsion—and progress often comes from working directly at those boundaries. Umair Siddiqui emphasizes that studying how plasmas interact with materials and magnetic fields revealed where theory breaks down, not because the math is sloppy, but because plasmas are deeply nonlinear systems where small changes can produce outsized effects.The conversation highlights how hands-on experimentation is essential to real understanding. Building RF plasma sources, diagnostics, and thrusters forced constant confrontation with reality, showing that models are only approximations. This experimental grounding allowed insights from fusion research to transfer unexpectedly into practical aerospace applications like CubeSat propulsion, bridging fields that rarely talk to each other.A key takeaway is the difference between science and engineering as intent, not method. Science aims to understand, while engineering aims to make something work, but in practice they blur. Developing space hardware required scientific discovery along the way, demonstrating that companies can and often must do real science to achieve ambitious engineering goals.Umair articulates a strong philosophy of analog-first thinking, arguing that keeping systems simple and mechanical for as long as possible preserves clarity. Premature digitization or automation can obscure understanding, consume mental bandwidth, and even lock in errors before the system is well understood.The episode offers a grounded view of automation and AI in science, framing it in terms of low- versus high-hanging fruit. AI excels at exploring large parameter spaces and finding optima, but humans are still needed to judge physical plausibility, interpret results, and set meaningful directions.Space engineering reveals harsh realities about radiation, cosmic rays, and electronics, where a single particle can flip a bit or destroy a transistor. This drives design trade-offs between radiation-hardened components and redundant systems, reinforcing how environment fundamentally shapes engineering decisions.Finally, the discussion suggests that scientific and technological progress accelerates with concentrated focus and resources. Whether through governments, institutions, or individuals, periods of rapid advancement tend to follow moments where attention, capital, and intent are sharply aligned rather than diffusely spread.

Life, loss, and puffins: a novel DB125028 Author: Hyde, Catherine Ryan Reading Time: 7 hours, 40 minutes Read by: Mare Trevathan Subjects: Family, Friendship Fiction “Freakishly smart. That’s the unwelcome box Ru Evans is put into for life. After all, she taught herself euclidean geometry at age seven, has an eidetic memory, and is about to enter college at thirteen years old. Boarding at a house near campus 150 miles from home, Ru meets seventeen-year-old Gabriel, an outsider himself who, like Ru, has trouble making friends–until they form a fast sibling-like bond. Finding a relatable someone in the world to talk to is a first for both of them. But when Ru’s mother dies and the threat of living with her miserable aunt looms, Ru hatches an escape. It’s an impulsive road trip that takes Ru and Gabriel from California to Canada, where Ru can fulfill her ultimate dream: to see Atlantic puffins in the glorious wild. Mile by mile, Ru discovers the joy of friendship, found family, dark night skies, and the aurora borealis, and she basks in going from being a smart person to just a person. Though she knows they’ll be in trouble when they’re caught, for the short time they are navigating twist by twist of an unknown road, the freedom is liberating, and she is living for what feels like the first time.” — Provided by publisher. Some strong language. Seattle : Lake Union Publishing, [2024] Bookshare This title is not available on Bookshare.

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Movie of the Year: 1971DuelWhy Duel Still Defines Steven SpielbergIn this episode of Movie of the Year, Ryan, Greg, and Mike hit the highway with Duel, the 1971 television movie that announced the arrival of Steven Spielberg as a filmmaker to watch. Long before Jaws turned Spielberg into a household name, Duel showcased his instinctive command of suspense, visual storytelling, and cinematic geography.Though made for television, Duel feels relentlessly cinematic. The Taste Buds explore how Steven Spielberg transformed a simple premise—a man pursued by a truck—into a nerve-shredding examination of fear, pride, and survival, and why Duel remains one of the most influential thrillers of the 1970s.Steven Spielberg's Duel: The Blueprint for a Legendary CareerViewed today, Duel plays like a rough draft of Steven Spielberg's entire career. Even at this early stage, Spielberg demonstrates the techniques that would come to define his work:crystal-clear visual storytellingtension built through movement rather than dialogueempathy for ordinary protagonistsaction staged with escalating precisionRyan, Greg, and Mike break down how Duel anticipates Spielberg's later films, from Jaws to War of the Worlds, in which everyday people confront overwhelming, often mechanical forces. Duel is not just Spielberg's breakthrough—it's his mission statement.Duel, Masculinity, and the Fragile American MaleAt the center of the film is Dennis Weaver's David Mann, a character whose name underscores the film's obsession with masculinity. Spielberg presents masculinity not as strength, but as something brittle—constantly tested by humiliation, fear, and wounded pride.The Taste Buds analyze how Steven Spielberg uses the relentless chase to strip Mann of social niceties and self-image. Each confrontation with the truck becomes a confrontation with his own identity, forcing Mann to decide whether masculinity means dominance, endurance, or simply surviving long enough to escape.This uneasy portrait of masculinity would echo throughout Spielberg's career, particularly in his depictions of anxious men pushed to emotional and physical extremes.America as a Hostile Landscape in DuelFew films capture the anxiety lurking beneath the promise of America's open spaces as effectively as Duel. Spielberg transforms highways, diners, and gas stations into zones of menace, where authority is absent and help never arrives.Ryan, Greg, and Mike discuss how Steven Spielberg's vision of America in Duel reflects a growing cultural unease: freedom becomes isolation, mobility becomes vulnerability, and technology becomes an anonymous threat. The truck itself is never humanized—it's industrial, faceless, and unstoppable, embodying a uniquely American nightmare.Guest Spotlight: Eric Vespe (Formerly Quint) from The SpielThis episode features special guest Eric Vespe, a veteran film journalist and podcaster with decades of experience covering cinema and genre filmmaking. Eric is formally known to many longtime film fans as Quint, the byline he used during his...

We had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Missouri sophomore Kaia Tanskanen after long season and balancing both college gymnastics and elite gymnastics representing Finland. In this part 1 of our two part podcast with Kaia, we talk all about Mizzou and the moments that stood out from her freshman year and how she balanced competing in college while still maintaining her elite routines. She gives some BTS insights to the teams and her thoughts during the crazy NCAA Regionals and Nationals experience and of course we take her back to memories of being part of Region 5. That and more in this Part 1 with Kaia. Part 2 - Finland: Competing in elite while in college, Europeans, the first for a Finnish Women on floor and 3 time is a charge at Worlds. 

The Dadley Boyz preview tonight's episode of AEW Dynamite and discuss...The Dynamite Diamond Ring Battle Royale!AEW Tag titles on the line!Worlds End contract signing!Kyle Fletcher vs. Pac!Who leaves with 1 MILLION DOLLARS?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@MSidgwick@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The late world-renowned primatologist Professor Frans de Waal (1948-2024) explores the nature of sex and gender among our cousins the apes, and how gender diversity is a common and pervasive potential on nature's masculine-feminine continuum. In the quest to overcome human gender inequality, he suggests that our focus needs to be on the inequality. Featuring The late Frans B. M. de Waal, Ph.D., was a Dutch/American biologist and primatologist widely renowned for his work on the behavior and social intelligence of primates. C. H. Candler Professor Emeritus at Emory University, de Waal was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and was declared one of The Worlds' 100 Most Influential People Today by Time magazine in 2007. The author of numerous highly influential books including Chimpanzee Politics, Our Inner Ape, and Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist. Executive Producer: Kenny Ausubel Written by: Kenny Ausubel Senior Producer and Station Relations: Stephanie Welch Program Engineer and Music Supervisor: Emily Harris Producer: Teo Grossman Host and Consulting Producer: Neil Harvey Production Assistance: Anna Rubanova Resources Read an excerpt from Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist Living Links Center for the Advanced Study of Ape and Human Evolution This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the ⁠radio and podcast homepage⁠ to learn more.

Robots, magicians, demons: Children's and young adult book author Hubert Wiest likes to use surreal characters for his works, like in his science fiction youth novel “The Shadow Surfers.” The former advertising salesman told us why his stories still take place in possible scenarios and how his family life influences the development process of his books. - Ob Roboter, Zauberer oder Dämonen, der Kinder- und Jugendbuchautor Hubert Wiest verwendet für seine Werke gern übernatürliche Charaktere und Motive, wie auch in seinem Science-Fiction-Jugendroman „Die Schattensurfer“. Uns hat der gelernte Werbekaufmann verraten, warum sich seine surrealen Geschichten in denkbaren Szenarien abspielen und wie auch sein Familienleben einen Einfluss auf den Entwicklungsprozess seiner Bücher hat.

On this podcast episode, Miss H and Mr O discuss season 8 episode 1 of 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days. On this episode, Trisha tells us about Madagascar and welcomes Rick with some lingerie, Forrest (and Molly) are given more reasons to distrust Sheena, Ziad insists that he's not gaslighting Emma, and we meet Aviva, who's actions with food safety make us question her judgement when it comes to Stig. We will be back next week to talk about the Season 8 Episode 3 of Before the 90 Days. If you watch Love After Lockup, check out our other podcast channel Love After Lockup Haha, mmkay, which will be back weekly starting in January when the new season premieres: https://lalmmkay.podbean.com/ If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing and give us a rating.

As it turns out, Ancestral Recall is not weak.

Joe Hill discusses his latest book, 'King Sorrow', sharing insights into his writing process, the importance of character development, and the interplay of horror and humour in his work. He reflects on the creative mindset, the tools he uses, and the significance of reading in today's technology-driven world. Hill also shares his aspirations for future projects and the joy of storytelling.King Sorrow by Joe Hill can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035434299Books Mentioned by Philippa on the podcast today:The Wasp Trap by Mark Edwards can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9780241721025Best Offer Wins can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781529963595The Bookseller by Tim Sullivan can be bought here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16356/9781035910410A Perfect Year from Ruth Foster can be bought here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-perfect-year/ruth-foster/9781068777301You can contact Philippa at: Email quickbookreviews@outlook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're closing out 2025, which means it's almost time for the Trekcast 2026 Awards—and we want your help choosing the categories! This week, we're hosting a live listener brainstorming session, so join us and be part of shaping the show. Plus, the Doctor is in: Robert Picardo has officially revealed which character he'll be playing in Starfleet Academy, and we break it all down. Full reverse! The LEGO Enterprise has returned to store shelves—kind of. There's a twist you'll want to hear about before you hit “add to cart.” And don't miss our Spotlight on Sulu, where we dig into why everyone's talking about the iconic helmsman again—all that and more on Trekcast — the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast.News:New Sulu Documentary is Going to Drophttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/beam-me-up-sulu-star-trek-doc-feb-release-1236446671/Robert Picardo Confirms his Character on Starfleet Academyhttps://trekmovie.com/2025/12/08/robert-picardo-confirms-which-voyager-holo-doctor-he-plays-on-star-trek-starfleet-academy/Lego Enterprise Back on Sale, Sortahttps://www.ign.com/articles/lego-star-trek-enterprise-set-is-available-to-order-again-but-theres-a-catchTrekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

In one month, Star Trek returns with a brand new series on Paramount+. PhantasticGeek.com's Pete and Matt start the countdown for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.Thanks as always to everyone who supports the podcast by visiting Patreon.com/PhantasticGeek.Share your feedback by emailing PhantasticGeek@gmail.com, commenting at PhantasticGeek.com, or tweeting @PhantasticGeek.MP3

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