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Damping down the wildfires of rock and roll news this week we focus on the following … … Oasis, Taylor Swift and Coldplay and the new age of Winner Takes All … did Bob Dylan write a song with Gene Simmons, advertise lingerie or appear on a telethon with Harry Dean Stanton? … movies that need making eg the Molly Drake Story, the Rock And Roll Mitford Sisters (Pattie, Jenny and Paula Boyd) … surely what makes the rock business ‘unfair' are the people spending the money on it? … is the Golden Age of TV over? … Paul Weller's magnificent Find El Dorado and the songwriters he's rebooting - Willie Griffin, Bobby Charles, Duncan Browne, Eamon Friel … a JR Hartley moment: Brian Protheroe taking his grandson to watch his album being re-mastered at Abbey Road … ‘Programmes made for older viewers always have a lot of green in them' … will we ever get another comedy record? … why did we love Succession, Breaking Bad, the Queen's Gambit and Six Feet Under yet have no burning desire to ever watch them again? … how 200 Go-Betweens box-sets came with books from the late Grant McLennan's library signed by Robert Forster … ‘Never glad confident morning again!' … new acronyms – RIYL, anyone? … do any new TV comedies merit an Xmas Special? ... plus the Trump Awards, main character syndrome, Black Pudding Bertha (the Queen of Northern Soul) and birthday guest Ed Newman on box-set addiction – “this way madness lies!”Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Happy Holidays everybody! This is our best Xmas special to date, with special guest appearances from so many of the FFD family.Plus, we run through some underrated Xmas specials, our annual gift exchange and answer some of your mailbag questions.Thanks again for an amazing 2024 and let's make 2025 our biggest year yet!Support the Four Finger Discount Network for EARLY & AD-FREE access to every show we produce, as well as 100 hours of exclusive content! Join the FFD family today at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummingsGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Leonard Maltin - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

Join us for Christmas beer banter and shenanigans while we sample some fantastic beers from our guest Martin Hoddinott from Mavericks Brewing and welcome back Alix Blease from Lallemand Brewing for more expert insights into brewing and the beer industry. … Episode 106 – 2024 Xmas Special! Read More »

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Our Vaesen Christmas adventure continues!And of course we drink more glögg from our dear patreon Niklas Schnakenberg!We're an actual play podcast where professional actors in Sweden play the best of Swedish RPGs! This time we play Vaesen, a game published by Fria Ligan (Free League Publishing).Starring: Ingela Lundh, Anneli Heed, Mattias Redbo and Jakob Hultcrantz HanssonGame Master: Andreas LundströmOriginal music by: Andreas Lundström

Join us as your hosts of 2024 compete in the annual Christmas QUIZ. Who will be victorious? Who will take the filmmaking quiz crown from Dom Lenoir,which actual guest was the most played episode of the year in our top 9 rundown, what do we expect for 2025, why has Giles' voice gone and why does Phil get two answers? Find out this and more on this last episode of 2024! Thank you all for listening to the podcast this year. If you like any guest episodes mentioned go to www.thefilmmakerspodcast.com and type their names in the search bar and have a listen. Big love to you to so you can rise up and send the elevator back down in 2025! GRAB TICKETS to the WORLD PREMIERE of Giles Alderson and Dan Richardson' feature documentary Food For Thought in London on the 24th Jan 2025 tinyurl.com/ycyxr99j READ Stephen Follows' The Horror Movie Report https://genrereports.com/ WATCH our interview with Wicked director Jon M Chu on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epEKxXs8F2A PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, onset water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/ COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on film-making? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written, edited and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Join us this Christmas Eve for the Second Annual Radio Free Mormon Christmas Eve Party. RFM and Bill Reel will be joined by over TWENTY celebrities from the Mormon and post-Mormon space, and maybe even a few surprises! Get stocked up on eggnog and gingerbread cookies! Stay up with RFM and watch the stars come… Read More »The Radio Free Mormon Christmas Eve Party [RFM and Mormonism Live XMas Special 2024]

Xmas Special: Investing in Software: Alternatives To Project Management For Software Businesses With Vasco Duarte In the grand finale of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte tackles the chaotic nature of software development and why traditional project management just doesn't cut it. Drawing on lessons from weather models, butterflies, and Agile practices, Vasco presents a bold manifesto for how we can thrive in uncertainty. Chaos Theory and Software Development “Project management is like trying to predict where a butterfly will land after flying through a hurricane – good luck with that!” Vasco begins with the story of Edward Lorenz, the MIT meteorologist who discovered what was later called the “butterfly effect.” This concept illuminates and explains the unpredictability of software development, where tiny changes can lead to massive, unexpected consequences – like a simple tweak spiraling into a full system refactor. Why Traditional Project Management Falls Short “Planning your year's meals in January? That's about as realistic as predicting October's sushi cravings!” Vasco humorously dismantles the premise of project management, which assumes stability, predictability, and complete information upfront. While Agile provides a more flexible approach, it's often misused as “project management in disguise,” failing to unlock the true potential of adaptability. The 2025 Manifesto: A New Way to Invest in Software “Loving Gantt charts is like loving fax machines – there's a better way!” Vasco outlines his four-point manifesto for how organizations can thrive in uncertainty: Fund Software Incrementally: Treat funding like stock market investing – small, regular investments over time. Think Like an Investor: Focus on maximizing returns, not rigidly executing plans. Experiment by Default: Acknowledge that the best ideas come from testing and iterating. Give Teams End-to-End Ownership: Empower teams to own their work from idea to delivery, eliminating micromanagement. The Need for Agility at All Levels “Scrum teams in a project management organization are like race car drivers stuck in traffic jams – all that potential, nowhere to go!” Vasco emphasizes that agility must extend beyond individual teams. Organizations need to embrace Agile principles at every level to avoid stifling innovation and potential. And his approach to funding and managing software investments does exactly that: bring agility to the decision making forums in the organization, instead of keeping it at the team level. A Wish for 2025: Embrace the Chaos “Butterflies don't follow project plans, and neither does software development!” Vasco's final wish for 2025 is for organizations to stop forcing software into rigid project management frameworks. Instead, they should embrace the unpredictable nature of development, leveraging incremental funding, iterative experimentation, and team empowerment to thrive in uncertainty. See It in Action: Global Agile Summit 2025 “Want to see how real organizations are thriving in chaos? Join us in Tallinn!” Vasco invites listeners to the Global Agile Summit 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, where forward-thinking organizations will share their stories of breaking free from traditional project management. Holiday listeners can grab a 75% discounted Super Early Bird ticket at GlobalAgileSummit.com. About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.

AIRED FIRST ON PATREON: December 23, 2024. With Rand unavailable, this month's XB2+1 ended up being an XB2+1-1+2 as Jon from XboxERA and Luke from Xbox Expansion Pass jumped in to recap this year in Xbox land. We talk Xbox OEM hardware rumors, Xbox's "This is an Xbox" push, sprinkle in some rumors, and wrap up 2025 in a nice shiny red bow. Follow JON @ XboxEra: https://www.youtube.com/c/XboxEra Follow LUKE @ XAP: https://www.youtube.com/@XboxExpansionPass

Xmas Special: Keep Your Backlog Microscopic - The #NoBacklogs Revolution With Vasco Duarte In the fourth episode of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte takes on a common yet overlooked productivity killer: the monster backlog. With humor, relatable analogies, and practical advice, Vasco shares how organizations can turn their overwhelming backlogs into powerful tools for focus and impact. The Backlog Problem: When More Becomes Too Much “Your backlog should be like your fridge, not your basement – keep only what you'll use soon, not what you might need someday!” Vasco opens by comparing bloated backlogs to storage boxes filled with old cables and chargers: seemingly useful but rarely touched. Sharing the story of Juha, a leader overwhelmed by a five-year backlog of epics, Vasco highlights how backlogs can grow out of control, becoming a source of stress rather than a tool for productivity. A #NoBacklogs Approach to Backlog Management “Your backlog should only contain work for the next 2-3 sprints. That's it!” Vasco introduces a game-changing rule of thumb: Short-Term Focus: Limit the backlog to items that can be completed within the next 2-3 sprints. Medium-Term Planning: Use a problem-centric roadmap to outline key issues to tackle in the next 6-9 months, and a technology strategy to align on longer term tech priorities (more on that in an upcoming episode) Long-Term Vision: Create a clear vision document to connect today's work to future goals. By managing backlogs with these three distinct timelines, teams can regain clarity and focus without sacrificing strategic alignment. The Problem-Centric Roadmap: A Tool for Clarity “Think of it as three zoom levels on your product map – focus on what you need today, tomorrow, and the distant future.” Vasco explains how a problem-centric roadmap helps teams prioritize medium-term goals by focusing on the most critical customer problems. Combined with a clear long-term vision, this roadmap empowers teams to align their efforts without being overwhelmed by irrelevant details. The Hidden Danger of Monster Backlogs “At conferences, I've met teams with 10-year-old backlog items – that's like keeping your Y2K plans ‘just in case'!” Vasco shares surprising stories of teams with decade-old backlog items. These “zombie tasks” highlight the need for a system to prevent backlogs from growing unchecked. Without proper management, backlogs can cause anxiety and hinder teams from delivering value. A Wish for 2025: Make Backlogs Short And Easy To Manage! “Let's turn our backlogs back into the focusing tools they were meant to be.” Vasco's fourth wish for 2025 is to see teams use backlogs as powerful prioritization tools, not bottomless pits of forgotten ideas. By embracing a short-term backlog, medium-term roadmap, and long-term vision, teams can stay focused, aligned, and productive. See It in Action: Global Agile Summit 2025 “Want to learn how real teams are taming their monster backlogs? Join us in Tallinn!” Vasco invites listeners to the Global Agile Summit 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, where teams will share practical strategies for managing backlogs effectively. Holiday listeners can snag a 75% discounted Super Early Bird ticket at GlobalAgileSummit.com. About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.

Just a quick one to say thanks and give an update aboard the Mighty Sparrow! Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Children's Book: https://a.co/d/1q2Xkev Sailing Into Oblivion Children's Audio Book: Audible.com Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Books: https://a.co/d/eYaP10M Reach out to the Show: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts Coaching and Consulting: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/coaching

The world famous Bottom of the Stream Movie Show returns for a brand new episode - it's a Christmas special! We head over to Netflix this week to discuss the  2021 Brazilian Christmas movie - Just Another Christmas. Directed by Roberto Santucci; starring Leandro Hassum; Elisa Pinheiro and Danielle Winits. Listen on to hear what we made of this tinsel tinted time loop thriller!   Bottom of the stream is a weekly podcast, hosted by film lovers Adam and Nick, exploring the parts of Netflix that most people don't go to in a bid to find out what hidden gems are lurking down there Every week we rank the films we watch against each other and place them in what we like to call THE STREAM TABLE which can be found on our website  www.bottomofthestream.com Follow us on Twitter, instagram and letterboxed at @bots_podcast  Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, If you do we will give you lots of bonus content including early access to the episodes. Check it out over at www.patreon.com/bottomofthestream   We also now have a discord so join us to hang out https://discord.gg/wJ3Bfqt

Anybody fancy a Christmas game? Bloody Nora that's right, it's a big Jack's Encyclopaedia bonanza coming your way for Christmas Day!Join Marcus, Luke, Jim, and Pete for a six-round special of the game that Jack Grealish simply cannot wrap his head around.Put down that gravy boat, switch off Mrs Brown's Boys, and get your ears plugged into 25 minutes of unfiltered Christmas chaos. Happy holidays everyone!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luna and Aaron sit down to discuss drones, the Brian Thompson shooting, as well as look back on more than a year of Marooned. Happy Holidays, everyone. Much love.    

Seanbaby & Robert Brockway, welcome back special guest, Dan McQuaide to the DOGGZZONE! Are y'all ready for a transgender little person incel prieset criminal Pamela Anderson elf secret? 'Cause that's what you're getting. It's a Baywatch Christmas special! There's plenty of slow motion running for everyone, just like in nightmares!

Xmas Special: Running Experiments Over Managing A Tasklist, aka The Backlog With Vasco Duarte In the third episode of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte takes aim at one of the most common anti-patterns in software development: the obsession with managing tasks instead of discovering what truly works.  He calls on teams to shift their mindset from backlog management to running experiments, creating a culture of learning and rapid innovation. From Backlog Secretary to Product Scientist “Managing a backlog is like planning a road trip by focusing on the gas stops instead of the destination.” Vasco reflects on how teams often lose sight of their goals, becoming bogged down in task management instead of pursuing real customer value. He humorously compares this approach to being a “backlog secretary,” organizing tasks while forgetting why the project began in the first place. His solution? A radical shift from task obsession to a learning-first approach driven by rapid experiments. The Power of 24-Hour Experiments “Why wait for weeks to learn something you could test in a day?” Vasco shares real-world success stories of teams embracing a rapid experimentation mindset: • The Skeptical Client: In just 48 hours, this team launched two market experiments and gained actionable feedback. • The Experiment-First Startup: Meeting twice weekly to design and run experiments, this startup learns more in a week than most teams do in a month. These examples showcase how rapid testing leads to faster learning and greater customer impact. The Build-Measure-Learn Framework “Or as I like to call it, the ‘Question-Experiment-Insight' cycle – it's like having a GPS for product development.” Vasco introduces a three-step approach to running experiments: 1. Start with a Concrete Goal: Define measurable business targets using a Business Value Equation. 2. Create a Metrics Tree: Break down goals into daily metrics that track progress. 3. Experiment, Experiment, Experiment: Test new features, tweaks, and ideas quickly to gain insights and adjust course. He highlights a team's transformation from a “feature factory” to “experiment mode,” where the Product Owner posed questions and the team creatively solved them. This cycle drives meaningful insights instead of aimless task completion. A Wish for 2025: From Features to Insights “A backlog full of tasks is like a restaurant full of recipes – it means nothing until you know what your customers actually want to eat!” Vasco's third wish for 2025 is a world where teams prioritize learning over task management. By embracing the “Question-Experiment-Insight” cycle, teams can focus on solving customer problems and creating real value. This mindset shift transforms teams from task managers into product scientists, driving faster, smarter innovation. See It in Action: Global Agile Summit 2025 “Want to learn how real teams are running experiments and making an impact? Join us in Tallinn!” Vasco invites listeners to the Global Agile Summit 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia, where teams will share stories about adopting rapid experimentation. Holiday listeners can snag a special “White Wednesday” deal: a 75% discount on tickets. Visit GlobalAgileSummit.com to claim your Super Early Bird ticket. About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.

A special Biggs & Barr Show Christmas Edition of Lights Out! Strange Xmas facts, did Coke invent Santa and Jason's smokey dance party childhood Christmas. Enjoy!

Xmas Special: Breaking Down the Wall Between Product and Engineering With Vasco Duarte In the second episode of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte tackles one of the most persistent and damaging divides in software development: the wall between Product and Engineering teams. Through stories, metaphors, and real-world examples, Vasco challenges the status quo and paints a vision for seamless collaboration that drives innovation and value. The Invisible Walls Holding Us Back “It's like having the ingredients and the recipe in separate rooms – how are you supposed to cook something amazing?” Vasco begins by highlighting the invisible barriers that still exist between Product and Engineering teams in many organizations. These divisions stifle innovation and slow progress. Drawing parallels to outdated structures, Vasco recounts the struggle to integrate Product Owners into Scrum teams and how that barely scratched the surface of the larger issue. He calls for a broader perspective: aligning the creative potential of engineering with the customer insights of product management to unlock real innovation. Lessons From the Field: Breaking Down Barriers 1. The Experiments-Only Team “Not the mad scientist kind, but real, product-focused experiments that bring technical innovation and product leadership together.” Vasco shares the success story of a client who created a dedicated experiments team. By combining technical expertise with clear product direction, they delivered rapid, value-driven results. This approach demonstrates the power of collaboration in turning ideas into impactful solutions. 2. Bottom-Up Product Planning “For the first time, Product and Engineering co-created a plan that aligned with strategic goals – no more top-down directives or forced OKRs!” Another client reimagined their product planning process after attending a workshop. Instead of cascading initiatives from the top, they worked collaboratively from the ground up. This innovative approach allowed them to align with company goals while fostering ownership and creativity across teams. The CTPO: A Glimpse Into the Future “It's like they turned the wall between Product and Engineering into a large living room where everyone works together.” Vasco highlights an inspiring case from Berlin, where a company merged technical and product leadership into a single CTPO (Chief Technical and Product Officer) role. This structure bridges the gap, ensuring that both technical possibilities and customer needs are seamlessly aligned. Catch Vasco's interview with this trailblazing CTPO in the show notes to explore how this innovative approach is reshaping their organization. A Wish for 2025: Common Rooms, Not Walls “Product and Engineering are like coffee and milk – different, but together they make something special.” Vasco's vision for 2025 is a world where Product and Engineering work side-by-side in shared spaces of collaboration and value creation. He calls for a shift from siloed teams to integrated partnerships where both groups speak the same language – the language of value and impact. The companies that embrace this shift will be the leaders of tomorrow, delivering innovation at the speed of market change. Join the Conversation at the Global Agile Summit 2025 “Innovation flows as freely as coffee at a developer conference when Product and Engineering collaborate.” Vasco invites listeners to experience this transformation firsthand at the Global Agile Summit 2025 in Tallinn, Estonia. The summit will showcase real-world examples of organizations successfully adopting flow-based software delivery. For holiday listeners, Vasco has a special gift: a Super Early Bird ticket with a 75% discount. Visit GlobalAgileSummit.com to grab your ticket and see what the future of software development looks like. About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.

Welcome back to another episode of the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show, …Today I'm excited to share a New Years Special Episode that I recorded with my friend Bryan Fitzsimmons, host of the Fit40Podcast. This is part 2 of our 2-part series talking about setting New Years goals and the mindset shifts necessary that are far more importnat than diet and exercise.In part 1, which is hosted over on the Fit40 podacst - links in the shownotes - Bryan interviews me all about the exercise component of setting New years goals, the value of strength training and having lean muscle mass, and the role that exercise plays in long-term health.In today's Part 2 conversation, I interview Bryan as we discuss the nutrition and behavior change aspect of weight loss and how and why things can feel more challenging as we get older.I loved the ease of this conversation and the 1-2 punch style of these episodes and am confident that that you wil too…especially if you want the no-nonsence guidance on how to set yourself up for weight loss success in 2025.Catch the first half of this conversation on the Fit 40 Podcast, where Bryan and I discuss strength training and the value of lean muscle mass for long-term health. Listen HereKey Topics CoveredWhy Mindset Matters: Understanding the role of mindset in achieving fitness and nutrition goals. Breaking free from the all-or-nothing mentality and embracing progress over perfection.Nutrition Foundations for Weight Loss:Starting with the basics: protein, vegetables, and fiber at every meal. Simplifying meal planning with the "one plate rule" for portion control.Creating Sustainable Habits:The importance of habit stacking and focusing on one small change at a time. Building routines around meals, movement, and recovery to support long-term success.Sleep and Stress Management:The relationship between sleep quality, hormonal health, and better food choices. Tips to establish consistent wake and bedtime routines for optimal recovery.Adapting to Life Over 40:How hormonal changes, joint pain, and stubborn fat impact weight loss. Strategies to mitigate these challenges with targeted nutrition and exercise.Practical Advice for Overcoming Obstacles:Time and energy management for busy parents and professionals. Balancing priorities and making intentional decisions for better health.Setting Realistic Expectations:Shifting the focus from scale weight to non-scale victories like energy, sleep, and measurements. Understanding the value of body recomposition and incremental progress.Connect with Bryan:Check out the Fit 40 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fit40-podcast/id1539555966The FIT40 Family FB Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/fit40familyFIT40 Online Coaching: https://www.fit40coaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryan_fit40/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40TikTok:

Ep 332- Happy Holidays, Weirdsville! It's time for our annual holiday special and sharing the celebration with Barry and Adam is Special Correspondent, Queen of Lists, and their adopted pod-daughter, Tilly! Grab some eggnog and some cookies and settle down by the fire, as we discuss some Christmastime traditions from around the world! Weird Christmas … Continue reading "Ep 332- Happy Holidays 2024 Xmas Special"

Merry Christmas everyone! This is our 4th annual pub trivia xmas special. The guys talk 2024 and ask general knowledge questions that you might also remember from Simpsons episodes. See y'all in 2025 for the last episode in s11 - Behind the Laughter! 

Jam packed Christmas podcast this week. Naughty advent calendars, 20 questions, secret Santa & Darren Walsh joins the boys for a Christmas cracker competition. Mark's tour goes on sale soon, join his mailing list at www.marksimmons.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we review a classic issue of Uncanny X-Men and find out what came down the chimney of the X-Mansion on the Christmas of 1980!  Starring Kitty Pryde so it doubles as a Hanukkah episode!#xmen #xmenanimatedseries #xmenTAS #xmen97 #xmenevolution #marvel #disneyplus #marvelstudios #marvelanimation #marvelcomics #uncannyxmenA PROUD MEMBER OF THE UNITED FEDERATION OF PODCASTSSupport the show

On Christmas Day 2024, in the Watford Football Club afterlife, there's a Scrooge-like fan who needs to change his ways.Merry Christmas to all Watford fans everywhere - from Olly, Colin, and everyone in Hornet Heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this Christmas special, Frank Skinner and his guests decipher the good, the bad, and the baffling, as they try to work out a mystery item - based entirely on its online reviews. Which traditional panto features an animatronic dinosaur? What's the worst present they've ever received? And is that one star write-up “bit claggy, made me feel sick” a review of some stuffing or Love Actually? Written by Frank Skinner, Catherine Brinkworth, Sarah Dempster, Jason Hazeley, Rajiv Karia, Karl Minns, Katie Sayer and Peter Tellouche Devised by Jason Hazeley and Simon Evans, with the producer David Tyler A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4

Xmas Special: From Project-Driven to Flow-Driven Software Development in 2025 with Vasco Duarte In the kickoff episode of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte dives into a topic close to his heart: why managing software like construction projects leads to failure. Drawing on his experience in the Agile community and sharing compelling real-world examples, Vasco introduces a new perspective on how software development should flow, adapt, and continuously deliver value. Software Development: Stop Building Houses, Start Growing Gardens “Software is more like a garden than a construction site—continuous care and attention are key to thriving.” Vasco begins by debunking the myth that software development can be meticulously planned like a construction project. Sharing a story about a failed 18-month software endeavor, he highlights how rigid plans crumble in the face of changing markets. Instead, he advocates for an adaptive, flow-based approach to software development, comparing it to the continuous nurturing required in a garden. Why Projects Fall Short in Software Development “You can't plan your year's meals in January—why would you try that with software?” Vasco identifies three critical flaws of project-driven software development: 1. Assumption of Stability: Markets and requirements shift too fast for static plans. 2. Front-loaded Decisions: Early decisions often fail to hold up over time. 3. Artificial Boundaries: Restrictive scopes kill innovation and flexibility. The Three-Step Framework for Flow-Based Software Development 1. Continuous Delivery “Software is like a shark—it has to keep moving or it dies.” Vasco explains how companies can succeed by continuously delivering updates to users. He shares insights from a mobile startup using experiments and feedback loops to keep evolving and delivering measurable value. 2. Incremental Funding “Fund software like a business, not like a construction project.” Drawing on ideas from Lean-Agile financial planning, Vasco introduces incremental funding as a smarter way to manage development. He points listeners to a previous episode with experts Maarit Laanti and Rami Sirkia for deeper insights. 3. Goal-Oriented Teams “Teams need goals, not just backlogs.” Vasco stresses the importance of giving teams end-to-end ownership of the value they create. The backlog is a tool, but the real focus should be on clear goals that align with business impact. He mentions his OTOG - One-Team-One-Goal blog post.  Raising Agility to the Portfolio Level “Flow-based software development lets us make quick, strategic decisions at the portfolio level.” By embracing continuous delivery, incremental funding, and goal-driven teams, organizations can elevate agility from individual teams to the entire portfolio. Vasco highlights this as a game-changer for modern businesses, enabling quicker, smarter product decisions. Global Agile Summit 2025 – Don't Miss Out! “Join us in Tallinn to see flow-based software delivery in action.” Vasco invites listeners to the Global Agile Summit 2025, where real-world examples of flow-based development will take center stage. For those listening during the holiday season, there's a Super Early Bird ticket available with a 75% discount. Visit GlobalAgileSummit.com for details. About Vasco Duarte Vasco Duarte is a thought leader in the Agile space, co-founder of Agile Finland, and host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast, which has over 10 million downloads. Author of NoEstimates: How To Measure Project Progress Without Estimating, Vasco is a sought-after speaker and consultant helping organizations embrace Agile practices to achieve business success. You can link with Vasco Duarte on LinkedIn.

Merry Christmas everyone! This year we celebrate the holidays by playing a Vaesen adventure!And of course as a yearly tradition we are drinking glögg from our dear patreon Niklas Schnakenberg!We're an actual play podcast where professional actors in Sweden play the best of Swedish RPGs! This time we play Vaesen, a game published by Fria Ligan (Free League Publishing).Starring: Ingela Lundh, Anneli Heed, Mattias Redbo and Jakob Hultcrantz HanssonGame Master: Andreas LundströmOriginal music by: Andreas Lundström

PART 2 (releasing 12/24)The Smart Nutrition Made Simple ShowSpotify: Apple: WHERE TO FIND BEN:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/Website: https://bodysystems.com/FIT40 LINKSThe FIT40 Family FB Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/fit40familyFIT40 Coaching: https://www.fit40coaching.com/DESCRIPTIONIn this special two-part episode, I'm joined by fitness expert Ben Brown to share proven strategies for getting fit after 40. We'll dive deep into the best exercise routines, the importance of strength training, and how to create a sustainable fitness plan that fits your busy lifestyle as a father. Whether you're looking to lose fat, build muscle, or simply improve your overall health, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you become lean, strong, and confident in 2025 and beyond.AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

It's our Christmas special!

2024 Christmas Special episode this week chatting about the holidays and some of the best parts of the Xmas holidays. The 2x Olympic Gold Medalist joins the show to catch-up and chat about the holiday season with a little BMX chatter in between. We also review the year and give riders their letter grade for the season. Merry Christmas! #Chatter

Hello everyone! Welcome to Episode 113 of the Slow Spin Society Podcast! This is the Xmas Special for 2024, meaning the entire extended version is free and available to everyone. If I had to recap on this past year of podcasting, I'd simply say that I'm exhausted and in need of a break. I genuinely enjoy podcasting, but I have reached my limit of what I can produce on my own. I will be taking a break at the beginning of the year to consider how to continue and finance all the costs associated with podcasting without spending entire days editing episodes myself. I hope you'll enjoy this episode with Rob and Mathias, and I'll see you next year! You can learn more here ➡️ https://www.slowspinsociety.com/season-2/112 Support us on Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/slowspinsocietypodcast Follow us on Instagram ➡️ @slowpinsociety Email us ➡️ contact@slowsoinsociety.com Join our Discord Server here ➡️ https://discord.gg/HnDdtRRQ9w

In this special holiday episode, Nils and Ian sit down with Bob and Oakley—two young superfans who weren't even born when Pink Floyd's last tour ended. Together, they unwrap stories of rare recordings, audio engineering wizardry, and the friendships that make the fan community feel like family.Bob and Oakley dive into their passion for finding rare recordings, chasing down rumours, and earning respect from experienced fans in the broader Pink Floyd community.Their love for live recordings has led them to develop impressive audio engineering and mastering skills. Bob and Oakley share their experience working on projects like matrix mixes and quadrophonic remasters, where they combine multiple audience recordings—each captured from different spots in a venue. They break down the techniques, challenges, and how these projects often deliver audio quality far beyond expectations.Our first 2023 episode declared: “Once you're hooked, there's no way back.” Bob and Oakley embody this sentiment, proving how Pink Floyd's music continues to inspire a new generation of researchers, audio specialists, and devoted fans.From all of us at Fingal's Cave, merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Struggling to find the xmas spirit, Owe Joins his good friends Mikey and Janine to remember xmas' of the past, present and future. Owen is enchanted by a homeless man in a cape. Mikey kicks bums to the curb Owen explains his xmas ducks New job stuff / Holiday xmas party after 3 days English xmas is the best. The Oh No Radio Show | Call Live @ 407-906-6466 | Live shows every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST @ Twitch.tv/onrslive

Romesh returns for another festive instalment of WMPT. We do a short political review of the year, but mostly it's us seeing if we can get ourselves cancelled before the holiday season (my producer said he pissed himself laughing listening to this, so I hope you enjoy it too). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Romesh returns for another festive instalment of WMPT. We do a short political review of the year, but mostly it's us seeing if we can get ourselves cancelled before the holiday season (my producer said he pissed himself laughing listening to this, so I hope you enjoy it too). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Holidays! This week Mike is joined by Alex Ayling and Joshua Tonks to discuss two festive Nature Bites Back movies: Gremlins (1984) and Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990).  Hosted, Produced and Edited by Mike Muncer Music by Jack Whitney.  Artwork by Mike Lee-Graham Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com  Buy tickets for our UPCOMING SCREENINGS & EVENTS Buy yourself some brand new EOH MERCH! Subscribe and donate on PATREON for bonus monthly content and extra treats... www.patreon.com/evolutionofhorror  Email us!  Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Join the DISCUSSION GROUP Join the DISCORD Follow us on LETTERBOXD Mike Muncer is a producer, podcaster and film journalist and can be found on TWITTER

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss our favourites of the year, its biggest turkeys and its hidden gems. Plus we spoke to one of LWLies' favourite directors, Barry Jenkins.Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Hannah Strong.Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and friends, they discuss the latest movie releases. Truth & Movies has all your film needs covered, reviewing the latest releases big and small, talking to some of the most exciting filmmakers, keeping you across important industry news, and reassessing great films from days gone by with the Truth & Movies Film Club.Email: truthandmovies@tcolondon.comTwitter and Instagram: @LWLiesProduced by TCO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Today's episode we are joined by Tim and Alison to talk about some weird stories concerning lights around Christmas time over the years!https://www.strangefamiliars.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monster-fuzz--4349429/support.

In this episode the Hosers reunite for a Christmas Miracle.   For more go to: www.twohosers.com

Oh BOY, oh BOY! It's Josh Potter LIVE inside Studio Jeans to celebrate Christmas, talk YMH, and hang out with you chomos in the stink portal. Fingers crossed this ones better than Halloween. Send comments, questions, or ideas for future subjects to behindthejeansshow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Wiley, Mic, and Stephen for one last Xmas Special on the Coffee and Hardcore podcast! On this special episode, the guys reminisce on their favorite holiday movie moments, share their top Christmas songs, and share their cherished Christmas traditions. But this isn't just any old Christmas special, it's the final episode ever (for real this time!) Wiley, Mic, and Stephen offer their heartfelt farewells and express their gratitude for all the C&H listeners. So grab your favorite holiday beverage, cozy up by the fire, and join the Coffee and Hardcore crew for this bittersweet yet heartwarming final Christmas episode. Merry Christmas You Filthy Animals!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffee-and-hardcore/support

It's time for our College Chaps Christmas special and who better to share this episode with than our old friend and "4th Chap" Laura Rutledge. On this episode we talk....Our highlights of a truly exceptional college football seasonLook forward to the first round of Playoffs & which games we are most looking forward toIn a season of college football chaos will there be more shocks in the playoffs? Our MVP of the season?Who would be our ideal college football Secret Santa & what gift are they getting?Ho Ho Ho!

James & Matt invite George Kitchen back to the Dojo for what is now becoming a yearly tradition, chatting Dreams of Saturn, Reclaiming the Path and George's recent trip to Japan for our Shenmue Dojo Show Xmas Special, as part of RadioSEGA's Winterfest 2024. With Xmas cracker jokes, music and another character quiz, tune in for this festive fun-filled episode! Timestamps:INTRO (00:00:00)NEWS (00:11:00)XMAS CRACKER 1 (00:30:20)MUSIC - SEEKING ANSWERS (00:33:14)INTERVIEW PART 1 - DREAMS OF SATURN 2.0 (00:35:20)XMAS CRACKER 2 (01:10:08)MUSIC - HARBOR XMAS MENU (01:11:00)INTERVIEW PART 2 - RECLAIMING THE PATH (01:12:28)XMAS CRACKER 3 (01:33:15)MUSIC - HEADING HOME (F) (01:34:20)CHARACTER QUIZ (01:38:38)FIRST OUTRO (01:59:35)GEORGE'S JAPAN TRIP (02:02:30)SECOND OUTRO (02:12:20)MUSIC - CHRISTMAS EVE AT NANAS (02:15:30) Notable Links: Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠ Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠ RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠ Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠ News: Saturn Shenmue (Frogbull) - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/11/sega-saturn-finally-gets-its-own-version-of-shenmue-kinda Shenmue Saturn Quiz - https://x.com/YTNaiAdventure/status/1860825591898907028 Den of Geek top 25 Dreamcast Games - ⁠https://www.denofgeek.com/games/best-sega-dreamcast-games/ Shenmue Speedrun Awesome Games Done Quick - https://gamesdonequick.com/games Billboard Adventures - https://youtu.be/9s6Zs9dAC9w ININ Games Survey Link - https://ecs.page.link/QG3PQ Mentioned Links: Dreams of Saturn 2.0 - https://shenmuedojo.com/media/dreams-of-saturn/ Shenmue World Issue 3 Unboxing - https://youtu.be/f55ziO7t9tk ININ Games Shenmue 3 Press Release - https://shenmuedojo.com/inin-games-shenmue-3-full-press-release/ Reclaiming the Path - https://shenmuedojo.com/media/reclaiming-the-path/ Music Used:Seeking Answers (DOS 2.0) - Richard CartlidgeHarbor Xmas Menu (DOS 2.0) - Joseph KitchenHeading Home (F) (DOS 2.0) - Richard CartlidgeChristmas Eve At Nanas (DOS 2.0) - George Kitchen Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠ Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HaHaTZPb7K4 Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify. Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠ Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠ Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠ Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠ Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT!  RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠ Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought! Subscribe to the Shenmue Dojo Show Podcast - ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo/subscribe⁠ Thanks for watching!

Get ready to celebrate the holidays Venetian-style in this festive episode of Venice Talks! Monica takes you on a delightful journey through the flavors, traditions, and stories of Christmas in Venice, presenting a complete menu that's sure to inspire your holiday table.Here's what you'll discover in this episode:A Full Venetian Christmas Menu: Monica shares traditional recipes from savory starters like Sarde in Saor to comforting pasta dishes like Bigoli in Salsa and ending with sweet treats like Zaeti and candied citrus. Whether you're planning a feast or looking for new culinary ideas, these recipes capture the magic of Venetian Christmas.Historical Insights: Dive into the fascinating origins of these dishes, uncovering how centuries-old traditions have shaped the way Venetians celebrate today. From the influence of the Serenissima's maritime trade to the creativity of local apothecaries, you'll hear how history and food are intertwined.Curiosities and Anecdotes: Discover little-known facts about the ingredients and dishes on the menu, including why mustard and fruit preserves became staples of Venetian cuisine and how certain recipes symbolize abundance and good fortune for the new year.Tips for Your Holiday Table: Whether you're recreating Venetian recipes or adding an Italian twist to your own traditions, Monica shares practical tips to bring a taste of Venice to your celebrations.This episode is not just about food; it's about experiencing the warmth, history, and festive spirit of a Venetian Christmas. Perfect for food lovers, history buffs, and anyone who loves the charm of Venice during the holidays.Credits:Hosted by Monica CesaratoProduced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire MediaTune in now to be inspired by the flavors and stories of a Venetian Christmas, and don't forget to subscribe to Venice Talks for more episodes that explore the rich culture, history, and cuisine of Venice. Share this episode with your friends, and let's spread a little Venetian holiday cheer.Buon Natale and happy holidays from Venice to you and your loved ones!

The 3 lads are back for a Christmas special sponsored by Investec, leading international bank and wealth manager, where they discuss all the incredible Champions cup action which took place over the weekend, reveal their favourite moments of the year and give each other gifts in Secret Santa plus much more.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.