Podcasts about Yule

KRAMPUS & YULEIn central European folklore, Krampus is a Christmas devil who visits on the eve of St Nicholas Day, to punish naughty children. He's also known to drag an unfortunate few back to hell with him in a basket carried upon his back. Some children are merely whipped with birch tree branches known as switches whilst others serve as supper to St Nicholas' rather unconventional companion. The name Krampus may have evolved from the German word Krampen which means claw and this half goat, half human, demon monster is thought to have been part of the Pagan rituals performed around the Winter Solstice, with legend saying that Krampus is the son of Hel, the Norse god of the underworld. Yule is one of the oldest winter celebrations and with Norseman being hunters, who spent much of their time outdoors, they worshipped the Sun and saw it as a wheel that changed the seasons. The word for this wheel was Houl and it is from this word that Yule is thought to have derived from. At midwinter, the Norsemen would sacrifice cattle, gather around bonfires, drink sweet ale and tell stories as the long nights would again, begin to shorten.Resources:IntroductionYuleStory 1 Story 2Minehead HobbyhorseThe Devil's FootprintsThanks so much for listening and we'll catch up with you again next week for some more true, scary stories.Sarah and Tobie xxJoin us on InstagramJoin us on TwitterJoin us on FacebookVisit our WebsiteSURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sound.... of silence....You think a leave is done doing its magic after it falls?! THINK AGAIN BROTHER. And if you, like Macy, could very much stand in silence for (maybe) forever, you should know that is witchy as heck.Support the showSimply CaptivatingCheck it out on Patreon.com/wbahpodcast for only $5 wbahpodcast.com_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_Want to help support the Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron!www.patreon.com/wbahpodcastAdvertise with us!Just shoot us an email over to wbahpodcast@gmail.comSnag yourself some WBAH Merch!teespring.com/stores/wbah-podcast-store_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-Come Do Yoga With Macy:patreon.com/macyaniseyogaCharm by Charlye MichelleAncestor Oil and Fire Scrying Sessionscharmbycharlye.comPlay The Sims With Charlyetwitch.tv/charlye_withawhyTwitter @charlyewithawhyOur Video EditorEldrich Kitchenm.youtube.com/channel/UC_CwBrVMhqezVz_fog716Ow_-_-_-_-_-...

Much like the amount of time the New England sun stays up, enjoy a short preview of what's coming out in the darkest days of December on the podcast. This month we've got three special guests including SLP, Judy Southey leading us through the new "How To" all about PECS; Denisha Gingles to lead us through a discussion of leadership practices in ABA, and Matt Cicoria leading us into the new year by reviewing what happened in ABA in 2025 in our yearly special episode. And, to round things out, a discussion about exactly what makes up assent practices. Yule love it all! Articles for December 2025 Tutorial: PECS with Judy Southey Robertson, M. & Harris, T. (2024, December 30th). How to best determine if an autistic individual is using an effective communication system. Autism Spectrum News. https://autismspectrumnews.org/how-to-best-determine-if-an-autistic-individual-is-using-an-effective-communication-system Wannapaschaiyong, P., Vivattanasinchai, T., & Wongkwanmuang, A. (2025). Predictors of successful Picture Exchange Communication System training in children with communication impairments: Insights from a real-world intervention in a resource-limited setting. BMJ Paediatrics Open, 9, 1-13. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2024-003282 Ganz, J.B., Mason, R.A., Goodwyn, F.D., Boles, M.B., Heath, A.K., & Davis, J.L. (2014). Interaction of participant characteristics and type of AAC with individuals with ASD: A meta-analysis. American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 119, 516-535. doi: 10.1352/1944-7558-119.6.516   Culturally Reponsive Leadership Practices in ABA w/ Denisha Gingles Sriram, V., Atwal, A., & McKay, E.A. (2024). Exploring aspects of mentoring for black and minoritised healthcare professionals in the UK: A nominal group technique study. BMJ Open, 14. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089121 Kemzang, J., Bekolo, G., Jaunky, S., Mathieu, J., Contant, H., Oguntala, J., Rahmani, M., Louisme, M.C., Medina, N., Kendall, C.E., Ewurabena, S., Hubert, D., Omecq, M.C., & Fotsing, S. (2024). Mentoring for admission and retention of black socio-ethnic minorities in medicine: A scoping review. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 11, 1-9. doi: 10.1177/23821205241283805 Shaikh, A.N., Gummaluri, S., Dhar, J., Carter, H., Kwag, D. (2024). Application of the principles of anti-oppression to address marginalized students and faculty's experiences in counselor education. Teaching and Supervision in Counseling, 6, 94-105. doi: 10.7290/tsc06laio Laloo, E. (2022). Ubuntu leadership - an explication of an Afrocentric leadership style. The Journal of Values-Based Leadership, 15, 1-9. doi: 10.22543/1948-0733.1383 Mathur, S.K. & Rodriguez, K.A. (2022). Cultural responsiveness curriculum for behavior analysts: A meaningful step toward social justice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 15, 1023-1031. doi: 10.1007/s40617-021-00579-3   Operationalizing Assent Mead Jasperse, S.C., Kelly, M.P., Ward, S.N., Fernand, J.K., Joslyn, P.R., & van Dijk, W. (2025). Consent and assent practices in behavior analytic research. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18, 826-841. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00838-5  Flowers, J. & Dawes, J. (2023). Dignity and respect: Why therapeutic assent matters. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 16, 913-920. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00772-6

What did Tudor families do at Christmas once the feasting slowed, the music quietened, and the Yule log glowed on the hearth? They played games, and some of them are still incredibly fun today. Welcome to Day 4 of my Tudor Christmas Advent series! I'm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and today we're stepping into the warm, bustling world of Tudor fireside entertainment. From nobles in great halls to sailors aboard the Mary Rose, people in Tudor England filled the long winter evenings with: - Dice games like Cent, Raffles, and Passage - Card games from gentle Noddy to high-stakes Primero — Henry VIII's favourite - Board games including backgammon (“tables”), chess, Fox and Geese, and Nine Men's Morris - Shove-board and early billiards for the elite - And simple household fun like pick-up sticks These games weren't just entertainment. They were connection - a way for families and communities to share laughter, competition, mischief, and companionship throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas. If you're enjoying this festive journey through Tudor history, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell - more Christmas magic is coming tomorrow!   #TudorChristmas #TudorHistory #ChristmasTraditions #HistoryWithClaire #HenryVIII #MedievalGames #TwelveDaysOfChristmas #AnneBoleynFiles #ChristmasHistory

There is only one proper way to start the holiday season - going to Mars with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1990 sci fi action hit Total Recall! Wait, did we actually review it, or was it all a dream?

GREETINGS, MORTALS! Enjoy a SPECIAL interlude episode—an adaptation of this month's FORECAST from the Scriptorium, PLUS an interview with SAINT NICHOLAS! Aye, my Yuletide Adventure cometh to the podcast this year!So enjoy these magickal predictions, dispensed FOR FREE! With bonus commentary, that those who merely read, shall NE'ER EXPERIENCE. & hopefully come Christmastide, we shall have a packet of PROPER PODCASTS to unleash as an especial Yule gift!Be sure to join our Scriptorium at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.wizworldlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sink into the cozy glow of the Yule Log and let the holiday rush melt away. In this calming Hypno Wellness session, you'll be guided through gentle hypnotic relaxation designed to soothe your mind, loosen tension in your body, and help you reconnect with the joy of the season.As the fire flickers softly, you'll drift into a peaceful state where stress dissolves, your breath deepens, and you feel held, grounded, and supported. This is more than a fireplace video; it's a warm, comforting escape that helps you enter the holidays with a softer heart, a slower pace, and a calmer mind.Give yourself the gift of serenity. You deserve a holiday season that feels peaceful and truly yours.

SIGN UP to join us live or catch the replay of our FREE women's circle on Thurs 12/4 at 1 pm ET: ⁠The 12 Holy Nights: How Sacred Wintering Reconnects Us with The Body & NatureI made you a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE companion guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this episode! This FREE instant access PDF will give you 10 easy and enjoyable ways to celebrate Yule + 12 journal prompts to help you reflect and process the inspiration of this season. ⁠⁠⁠Download it now!⁠---Yule marks the Winter Solstice and is typically a 12 day celebration filled with gratitude and generosity, starting on Dec 21 and going through the end of December.It's a celebration of the rebirth of the Light, after we pass the shortest day and longest night of the year. It's a time where winter is modeling sacred rest, stillness, reflection, and resilience.Because of the discrepancy between the lunar calendar (354 days) and the solar calendar (365.25 days), lunar-based cultures consider these "extra 12 days" to be mythic time, time outside of time, where the ordinary rules of life are suspended and the veil between worlds is thin.Did you know? The idea that Santa Claus has shamanic roots tied to psychedelics comes from interpretations of Siberian and Arctic shamanic traditions. This theory proposes that many elements of the Santa Claus story—his appearance, behavior, and even the flying reindeer—may be influenced by shamanic practices, particularly those involving the Amanita muscaria mushroom.Even though the exact date is December 21, we can celebrate this whole season.In this episode, you'll learn...the origins, history, and symbolism of Yulewhat Nature is modeling for us physically, spiritually, and energetically, and how we can align 10 easy and enjoyable ways to celebrate Yule12 journal prompt themes to help you reflect and process the inspiration of this seasonRelated/Mentioned in this episode⁠Ep 271: Rewild Your Light (Light as Nutrition)⁠⁠When Santa was a Shaman⁠ bookFeel how you want to feel NOW with my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Desire Map⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Go Deeper TogetherJoin the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wild Wellness Women's Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (monthly membership)Enroll in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rewild Your Wellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (lifetime access online course)Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠one-on-one coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 437 of Friends Talking Nerdy brings Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd back to the mic for their month-long dive into all things Holiday, and this week they're tackling a topic that hits everyone right in the eggnog: Holiday Relationships.In this episode, the duo explores the emotional gymnastics we all perform when navigating family during the season—whether that family is the one we were born into or the one we lovingly assembled like a geeky, mismatched Avengers lineup. They dig into the pressure cooker of expectations, traditions, and old dynamics that magically reappear the moment you walk through the door. From managing long-standing tension to dealing with those relatives who treat political debates like a competitive sport, the conversation stays honest, warm, and grounded.Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd break down practical strategies for keeping interactions healthy and humane—things like setting boundaries without lighting the Yule log on fire, checking in with your own stress levels, finding small ways to recharge, and making space for empathy even when the room is already too crowded. They also discuss how chosen family can provide stability, joy, and sanity when the holidays feel overwhelming.To wrap things up, they share their Songs of the Week. Professor Aubrey brings “The Water” by Johnny Flynn, a reflective and beautifully layered piece that mirrors the emotional ebb and flow of the season. Tim counters with Warren Zevon's “A Certain Girl,” a punchy, playful classic that adds a little spark to the playlist.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

What do fire rituals, the dead returning home, and Odin riding through the night sky have to do with heathen Yule? Do the old ways find their way into our modern day celebrations?In this special midwinter episode, archaeologist and professor Anders Kaliff returns to explore the ancient beliefs that shaped the holiday season long before Christianity arrived in Scandinavia. We talk about the myth of Odin's Hunt, the symbolism of Yule fires, and why midwinter was such a powerful and spiritual time for people in the Viking Age — and long before that.This episode also dives into Kaliff's latest book Odens jakt, and the deeper Indo-European roots behind ritual landscapes, ancestor traditions, and the seasonal rhythms that still echo through Christmas today.Subscribe to stay updated! Also available on all platforms where podcasts are found, such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more. Find all the links in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/grimfrost

During December, the first eclipse occurs during the evening of the 3rd and the evening of the 4th sees the third in a sequence of 3 ‘Supermoons’. Traditionally known as the ‘Moon before Yule,’ this will be the last Full Moon of the year. Discover more in Sky Watch, every month on Shine Radio. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I got some questions about bringing potted evergreens indoors in terms of issues with breaking winter dormancy, so I did some more research and is still encourage you to get one - if only as an experiment! Also, sale on now - free $49 bag of V's Mix with every $200 spent at https://ohhappyplants.shop! Sale ends 12/7/25

Fluent Fiction - French: Balancing Yule and Duties: Lucien's Parisian Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-30-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un bureau moderne et animé à Paris, les feuilles d'automne dansent devant les fenêtres, emportées par le vent.En: In a modern and bustling office in Paris, the autumn leaves dance in front of the windows, carried by the wind.Fr: Noël approche à grands pas, et Lucien, un employé dévoué, se sent partagé entre ses responsabilités professionnelles et familiales.En: Christmas is rapidly approaching, and Lucien, a dedicated employee, feels torn between his professional and family responsibilities.Fr: Ses pensées s'entrechoquent alors qu'il révise pour la centième fois un dossier important.En: His thoughts clash as he reviews an important file for the hundredth time.Fr: Lucien rêve d'un Noël parfait avec sa famille, mais les exigences de son travail semblent vouloir effacer ce rêve.En: Lucien dreams of a perfect Christmas with his family, but the demands of his job seem to want to erase this dream.Fr: Son manager a besoin de lui pour finaliser un projet majeur avant les fêtes de fin d'année.En: His manager needs him to finalize a major project before the end-of-year holidays.Fr: Chaque soir, les lumières de Noël dans le bureau lui rappellent la fête qui se prépare, mais lui, est encore là, tard au travail.En: Every evening, the Christmas lights in the office remind him of the festivity being prepared, yet he is still there, working late.Fr: Sophie, une collègue toujours prête à offrir des conseils avisés, observe Lucien avec compassion.En: Sophie, a colleague always ready to offer wise advice, watches Lucien with compassion.Fr: Quand elle le voit stressé, elle l'invite à prendre un café.En: When she sees him stressed, she invites him to have a coffee.Fr: Dans la cafétéria, l'odeur du café chaud les enveloppe.En: In the cafeteria, the smell of hot coffee envelops them.Fr: « Lucien, tu sembles préoccupé. Que se passe-t-il ? » demande-t-elle doucement.En: “Lucien, you seem worried. What's going on?” she asks gently.Fr: Lucien soupire. « J'ai tellement de travail, et je veux aussi m'occuper de la préparation du Noël en famille.En: Lucien sighs. “I have so much work, and I also want to take care of the Christmas preparations with my family.Fr: Je ne sais pas comment tout gérer. »En: I don't know how to manage everything.”Fr: Sophie sourit et pose une main amicale sur l'épaule de Lucien.En: Sophie smiles and places a friendly hand on Lucien's shoulder.Fr: « Pourquoi pas parler à ton manager ? Dis-lui ce que tu ressens.En: “Why not talk to your manager? Tell him how you feel.Fr: Peut-être qu'il peut t'aider à trouver une solution. »En: Maybe he can help you find a solution.”Fr: Ces paroles raisonnent dans l'esprit de Lucien.En: These words resonate in Lucien's mind.Fr: L'idée semble à la fois effrayante et réconfortante.En: The idea seems both frightening and comforting.Fr: Plus tard, dans une réunion cruciale, alors que son manager discute des tâches à compléter, Lucien prend une profonde inspiration.En: Later, in a crucial meeting, while his manager discusses the tasks to be completed, Lucien takes a deep breath.Fr: « Excusez-moi, Monsieur. J'aimerais parler du planning.En: “Excuse me, Sir. I would like to talk about the schedule.Fr: Je fais de mon mieux, mais... j'aimerais aussi avoir du temps pour ma famille à Noël.En: I'm doing my best, but... I'd also like to have time for my family at Christmas.Fr: Pourrais-je envisager d'ajuster mon emploi du temps ? »En: Could I consider adjusting my schedule?”Fr: À sa grande surprise, son manager, après un court instant de réflexion, acquiesce avec compréhension.En: To his great surprise, his manager, after a short moment of reflection, nods with understanding.Fr: « Lucien, nous valorisons tes efforts.En: “Lucien, we value your efforts.Fr: Nous pouvons réorganiser certaines tâches.En: We can reorganize some tasks.Fr: Prends le temps nécessaire pour ta famille. »En: Take the necessary time for your family.”Fr: Un poids énorme se lève des épaules de Lucien.En: A huge weight is lifted off Lucien's shoulders.Fr: En sortant du bureau ce soir-là, il prend un moment pour admirer les lumières de Paris, illuminant la ville d'une douce clarté.En: As he leaves the office that evening, he takes a moment to admire the lights of Paris, illuminating the city with a gentle glow.Fr: Il apprend que parfois, il suffit de demander de l'aide pour concilier travail et vie personnelle.En: He learns that sometimes, all it takes is to ask for help to balance work and personal life.Fr: Lucien rentre chez lui, reconnaissant pour cette nouvelle leçon.En: Lucien returns home, grateful for this new lesson.Fr: Avec l'aide de Sophie et la compréhension de son manager, il peut enfin se préparer sereinement pour le rassemblement de Noël qu'il désire tant offrir à sa famille.En: With the help of Sophie and the understanding of his manager, he can finally prepare calmly for the Christmas gathering he so wishes to offer his family. Vocabulary Words:wind: le ventresponsibilities: les responsabilitésthoughts: les penséesfile: le dossiermanager: le managermajor project: le projet majeurevening: le soirfestivity: la fêteadvice: les conseilscafeteria: la cafétériabreath: la respirationsurprise: la surpriseunderstanding: la compréhensionweight: le poidsshoulders: les épaulesglow: la clartéhelp: l'aidebalance: la conciliationgathering: le rassemblementlights: les lumièreswork: le travaillesson: la leçonpreparations: les préparatifsreflection: la réflexionsolution: la solutiontasks: les tâchesschedule: l'emploi du tempsefforts: les effortsleave: quitternecessary: nécessaire

Welcome to this Yule pick-a-card woven for the hinge of the year — when the dark folds in close and the first spark of returning light stirs beneath it.Three candle-marked piles, herbs and chime bowls, and guidance drawn from the old path.Settle in, choose the pile that calls, and step with me into the quiet doorway of winter.

Charlye chats Christmas citrus circles, and Macy ponders on persnickety predecessors of prunes.Support the showSimply CaptivatingCheck it out on Patreon.com/wbahpodcast for only $5 wbahpodcast.com_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_Want to help support the Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron!www.patreon.com/wbahpodcastAdvertise with us!Just shoot us an email over to wbahpodcast@gmail.comSnag yourself some WBAH Merch!teespring.com/stores/wbah-podcast-store_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-Come Do Yoga With Macy:patreon.com/macyaniseyogaCharm by Charlye MichelleAncestor Oil and Fire Scrying Sessionscharmbycharlye.comPlay The Sims With Charlyetwitch.tv/charlye_withawhyTwitter @charlyewithawhyOur Video EditorEldrich Kitchenm.youtube.com/channel/UC_CwBrVMhqezVz_fog716Ow_-_-_-_-_-...

Greg and Dan talk to Elizabeth Hanley, organizer of the 29th Annual “Yule Like Peoria” event happening Friday, November 28th, beginning at 3 PM at 418 Southwest Water Street in Peoria! She explains how this long-running celebration brings the community together through Christmas entertainment, family activities, and festive fun, all while supporting the Midwest Food Bank. She shares how donating food items will automatically enter attendees into a raffle, and opens up about her college experience, what inspired her to take over leadership of this beloved Peoria tradition, and why it continues to mean so much to families across the area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan and Nick got back onto the mics to tell the tale of the Oak King vs. the Holly King, and as usual, that was only half the fun of the episode! We also chat about Yule and other winter events.We heard you loud and clear and will be trying to get more episodes out to ya'll. But we need your help!We want to know what subjects you would like us to discuss. It could be Mead, Bees, Vikings, Flagstaff... whatever! And, better yet, leave us a Voicemail message that we can air on the show and maybe that will become our foundation for an episodeOh, Oh, Oh, and make sure to vote for our Holiday Window: Downtownflagstaff.org/holidaysWant to help encourage us more, and spread the word of the Meadcast and Mead to further reaches of the land? Make sure and give us all the reviews and comments and likes that you can! We love ya'll and hope you enjoy this episodeSkol!

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting Christmas-themed stories. Firstly, Brooke and her rescue dog Dray overcame obstacles with help from Chewy Claus, enabling them to enjoy walks together again. Chewy Claus also made a charitable donation and continues to fulfill wishes and support pets in need. In Beaver, Ohio, Dogwood Pass transforms into a Wild West Christmas village. Country Living released a list of the 25 best Christmas books of 2025, highlighting festive tales perfect for the season. Unique Christmas traditions from around the world include Catalonia's Tio de Nadal, Iceland's Yule cat myth, and Italy's Befana. Finally, several new holiday movies, including 'Merry Christmas, the Wright Brothers' and 'Mistletoe Mix-Up,' are recommended for festive viewing.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Gwyn and Ode talk about many Yule-related things they've discussed before, relay dead-simple recipes for Yuletime treats, and in general have a great time chit-chatting.

What in the world is a "scurryfunge"? Have you ever used a Yule-hole? What is the history and story behind names like "Grinch" and "Ebenezer Scrooge"? If you've ever wondered about such things, then you're in luck! Because today my guest is author, word expert, and Christmas enthusiast Grace Tierney. She hails from beautiful Ireland, and is the author of a brand new book called "Words Christmas Gave Us" and it's a fun look at many of the yuletide words, names, foods and phrases we use that have their inspiration because of Christmas! We also talk a bit about A Christmas Carol and which version we think is the best. (Spoiler alert: we agree!) You won't want to miss this fun and educational episode!  Find Grace online: https://wordfoolery.wordpress.com/  Books by Grace Tierney: Words Christmas Gave Us Words the Vikings Gave Us Words the Sea Gave Us How to Get Your Name in the Dictionary Modern Words with Old Roots   Ways to support the show: Rate and review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-cozy-christmas-podcast/id1523423375  Buy me a coffee? www.ko-fi.com/cozychristmas  Ornaments, Mugs, and Notebooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyChristmasPodcast  Logo shirt designs: http://tee.pub/lic/edygC_h4D1c    Contact Me: facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cozychristmaspodcast  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozychristmaspodcast/  twitter: https://twitter.com/CozyXmasPod  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCikiozEbu0h9pKeI1Ei5TQ email: cozychristmaspodcast@gmail.com     #christmas #podcast #christmaspodcast #christmaswords #yuletied #grinch #scrooge #christmascarol 

I've heard a lot of folks say they choose an artificial tree so they wouldn't be cutting down a live one. Let's dig into the sustainability of the whole thing before we make a choice this year :)

It feels like just a moment ago that we were ushering in Samhain, and now Christmas and Yule are a mere 6 weeks away. For some, this time of year is steeped in excitement and gratitude, for others it's cloaked with stress and anxiety. What if we could shape our holiday narrative by acknowledging what really matters to us this season? Rather than getting caught up in the traditions and expectations of years passed, what if we first asked ourselves, “What has this past year been like for me?”. From this place of knowing, we can determine if we need rest… celebration… gathering… solitude. Maybe what we need is to remember the beauty of a slow, soulful, simple holiday. As we wander the paths on this blustery morning, consider how you want to feel as you bring 2025 to a close.What am I reading?A House Between Sea and Sky by Beth Cato https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781662527760Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kemptonhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781982151867https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?She's Not Gone Yet But She's Leaving by The Fratellis What's for dinner?Mystical Witch SoupIngredients:1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced2 carrots, diced2 celery stalks, sliced1 cup butternut squash, cubed1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, drained4 cups vegetable broth1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon sage1/2 teaspoon cinnamonSalt and black pepper to tasteOptional garnishes: fresh parsley, a drizzle of coconut milk, or chili flakesInstructions:In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Incorporate the garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.Add the diced carrots, sliced celery, and butternut squash. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender.Pour in the vegetable broth. Stir in the thyme, sage, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to soften fully.Add the cannellini beans during the last 5 minutes of simmering. For extra creaminess, blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender and stir back into the pot. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or coconut milk.https://superdailyrecipes.com/mystical-witch-soup-recipe-for-cozy-nights/Flourless Pumpkin Brownies Ingredients:3/4 cup almond butter (or other natural nut butter)3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree2 eggs1/2 cup maple syrup1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup cocoa powder1/2 tsp baking sodapinch of salt1/2 cup chocolate chips  Instructions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8x8 baking dish, set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together nut butter and pumpkin purée. Then whisk in eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to wet ingredients, mix. Stir in chocolate chips. Bake for 22-25 minutes. Cool, cut, enjoy! Calm Christmas Podcasthttps://bethkempton.com/podcast/Support the show

GREETINGS, MORTALS! Enjoy another interlude episode—an adaptation of this month's FORECAST from the Scriptorium! Magickal predictions, dispensed FOR FREE! With bonus commentary, that those who merely read, shall NE'ER EXPERIENCE. I shall publish these each month, 'til Wintertide, when hopefully we shall have a packet of PROPER PODCASTS to unleash as an especial Yule gift!Be sure to join our Scriptorium at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.wizworldlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In dieser Folge spreche ich über ein Thema, das im Harz allgegenwärtig ist:die Hexe als Symbol, als Marke – und als touristisches Aushängeschild.Ich habe einen Beitrag gelesen, in dem die Frage aufkam, ob es respektlos ist, aus dem Leid der vermeintlich „verbrannten Hexen“ Kapital zu schlagen.Und ganz ehrlich: Ich sehe das anders.Für mich ist die Figur der Hexe längst nicht mehr nur Opfergeschichte – sondern ein Zeichen von Wiederaneignung, Selbstermächtigung und Sichtbarkeit.Wenn Menschen heute mit Freude, Neugier und sogar Humor über Hexen sprechen, dann bedeutet das auch, dass sich die Angst, die Scham und die Schuld wandeln dürfen.Ich spreche darüber,

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Ten years of spark, craft, and community converge in Arlington, Texas. I sat down with Kacie from Kacie's Corner to share everything you need to know about the 10th annual DFW Pagan Unity Fest. From a full day of vendors and hands-on learning to a public Yule ritual and a charity raffle for the North Texas Food Bank, this milestone gathering shows how modern pagan community thrives when service, celebration, and storytelling come together.We walk through the schedule so you can plan your day: a free festival on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 2001 California Lane on the UU church grounds. Expect returning favorites and new artisans, including holistic healers and regional artists, plus the final appearance of a beloved vendor, Venus 6 Gallery. Classes in the Grove run 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., opening with Harvest in Gratitude by Jennifer Culver and closing with Kacie's Webs of Community workshop focused on building real, resilient connections. At 3 p.m., Jormungandholl DFW leads a community Yule ritual right in Vendors Village, bringing intention and warmth to the heart of the fest.We also spotlight the annual raffle that turns shared excitement into direct impact. Vendors donate prizes, we're adding a spell box to the pool, and every ticket supports the North Texas Food Bank, which serves both the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area and surrounding rural communities. You'll also hear about the new Community Corner co-sponsored by Kacie's Corner and Your Average Witch, where you can drop in, make simple crafts, and meet people without pressure. If you're local, this is your invitation to experience the region's largest pagan community day firsthand; if you're visiting, it's a welcoming entry point into DFW's vibrant scene.Join us for the details, stay for the heart, and bring a friend. Subscribe for more witch life stories, share this with someone who should be at the Fest, and leave a review to help others find the show. Got an event to promote? Reach out and let's lift it up together.Support the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

Today I'm delighted to welcome back Meghan Rhodes, a herbalist based in Yorkshire in the UK. Megan previously joined me in episodes 34 and 60. For Meghan herbal medicine is more than something you simply turn to when you are sick or struggling it has been an invitation to a life that provides a deeper connection to both ourselves, the plants and ultimately the interwoven world around us.Through this lens of our deeper connection to nature and the wisdom it can provide to help us travel more easily and gently through life that I am excited to share that together we will be bringing you an incredible 4 part series delivered as the season change over the next year. We will be exploring the ways that we can align to a more natural rhythm in our lives by embracing the ancient eight season wheel of the year and the teachings from the plants that can guide us through each turn of the wheel and the cycles of the earth. In this first part we dive into the current season and as Autumn turns to winter we discuss the influences and ways we can support ourselves from Samhain or Halloween through the Winter Solstice or Yule which marks the rebirth of the sun in the northern hemisphere and the lengthening of days. Think cosy evenings, slowing down and much like the trees drawing back into our roots and using the extended dreamtime to play in the possibilities of the future, whilst also nurturing our bodies with foods and plants that offer us warmth and grounding and support our immune system through this season of rest.Learn more about MeghanMeghan Rhodes is a qualified herbalist and the founder and director of Heritage School of Herbal Medicine, where she guides students on a unique sense-based herbalism course and journey, Awaken Herbal Wisdom, for up to three turnings of the wheel.Meghan's practice of herbalism is rooted in the belief that we must remember, reclaim and relearn our knowledge of our bodies, our autonomy and how to work with plant medicine in order to bring control of our own health back into our families and homes for a sustainable future for ourselves and the planet. Through her herbalism school, Meghan facilitates the development of confident, empowered herbalists, attuned to the messages of their bodies and the natural world. Living the deep wisdom of herbal medicine within themselves, their homes and their communities, they uplift themselves and others, creating a stronger society organically.Meghan is a member of both the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy and the Ayurvedic Professionals Association.Awaken Herbal Wisdom – Meghan's intensive herbalism course – applications open each spring - https://bit.ly/43qbNxgWebsite: heritageschoolofherbalmedicine.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritageschoolofherbalmedicine/Meghan's mailing list: https://bit.ly/4kqdWQiSupport the showThank you for being part of this journey with me, please Subscribe so you don't miss our future episodes, leave a review & share with friends to help these messages ripple out across the world. More information about the Podcast & our host Fiona MacKay: Fiona Mackay Photography WebsiteConnect with us & join the conversation on social media:Instagram @FionaMacKayPhotographyFacebook @FionaMacKayPhotographyTwitter @FiMacKay

Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! ⁠⁠ This is an episode about a plague that killed up to 100 million people by the time it was done—as many as 60% of its victims. It's the first documented occurrence of a pandemic that we have, and it's the first documented outbreak of the deadlyYersinia pestis. No, we're not talking about the Black Death of Medieval Europe. We're talking about the Plague of Justinian. The Plague of Justinian was just one part of the fallout of the global volcanic eruption of 536 AD. Three eyewitness accounts have survived--and, in the grand tradition of this podcast, we decided to read them to you whilst Yule-level drunk. Buckle up. It is a wild, plague-tastic ride. Sponsors and Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gather by the fire, witches — in this hauntingly cosy episode me and Misty of Spiritual Routes podcast share chilling encounters and listener tales from beyond the veil. Are you ready? Then we shall begin...... Find Mistys Spiritual Routes Podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/spiritual-routes-podcast/id1840968872 Find Misty on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spiritualroutespodcast/ If you have ghost stories you would like to share for our Yule episode please email them to me - carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk Blessed Samhain my loves. May your hearth be warm and your spirits near. Hallowed Harvest Witch Box - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382208970/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-witch-box Hallowed Harvest Zine - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382236667/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-grimoire OCTOBER ON PATREON - WHISPERS AT THE VEIL As the nights lengthen and the veil thins, the voices of the ancestors stir — soft, haunting, and full of wisdom. This October inside Patreon, we will journey into Whispers at the Veil - a month of ancestral reverence, remembrance, and magick. Together we'll open the door to our kin beyond the veil, honour their gifts, release their shadows and weave their blessings into our craft. This month includes -  Guided meditation to open ancestral communion A podcast/grimoire pages on ancestral witchcraft & initiatory death rites in coven and esoteric traditions An ancestor altar + ritual kit (printables + invocation) Tarot & oracle spreads for ancestral guidance Weekly journal prompts for reflection, healing, and remembrance A closing rite of Ancestral Blessing — sealing their wisdom into your path as the wheel turns By the end of October, you will have -  Your own ancestor altar A living practice of honouring your dead Tools to heal ancestral wounds and embody ancestral blessings A rite of blessing + remembrance to carry their voices with you through the dark half of the year Join me for October's journey - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Samhain is the witch's New Year — a time when the veil between worlds thins and the Old Year falls away like autumn leaves. Together we will gather in sacred circle to honour the ancestors, release what is ready to be laid to rest, and call in the magick of the year ahead. This circle will feel more festive than usual — a true witches' gathering in the spirit of Samhain. Think candlelight, divination, fire magick, and the warmth of community as we step into the New Year. What to expect - Ritual of Release + Invitation – letting go of the old, welcoming the new. Divination + Fortune-Telling – tarot, pendulum, scrying, traditional Samhain magic. Ancestor Offering – honouring those who came before us. New Year Spellwork – planting intentions for the year ahead. Bring your candles, tarot cards, and a small offering for your ancestors. The Samhain Gathering is our chance to cross the threshold together, in celebration, magick, and witchcraft. I cannot wait to share this New Year circle with you. [Thursday 30th October from 7pm GMT via Zoom - Witches Who Run With The Wolves tier https://www.patreon.com/posts/samhain-witches-139987230?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Find my book here - The White Witch's Book of Healing by Carly Rose - https://amzn.eu/d/70j3ALv   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gather by the fire, witches — in this hauntingly cosy episode me and Misty of Spiritual Routes podcast share chilling encounters and listener tales from beyond the veil. Are you ready? Then we shall begin...... Find Mistys Spiritual Routes Podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/spiritual-routes-podcast/id1840968872 Find Misty on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/spiritualroutespodcast/ If you have ghost stories you would like to share for our Yule episode please email them to me - carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk Blessed Samhain my loves. May your hearth be warm and your spirits near. Hallowed Harvest Witch Box - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382208970/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-witch-box Hallowed Harvest Zine - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4382236667/hallowed-harvest-a-samhain-grimoire OCTOBER ON PATREON - WHISPERS AT THE VEIL As the nights lengthen and the veil thins, the voices of the ancestors stir — soft, haunting, and full of wisdom. This October inside Patreon, we will journey into Whispers at the Veil - a month of ancestral reverence, remembrance, and magick. Together we'll open the door to our kin beyond the veil, honour their gifts, release their shadows and weave their blessings into our craft. This month includes -  Guided meditation to open ancestral communion A podcast/grimoire pages on ancestral witchcraft & initiatory death rites in coven and esoteric traditions An ancestor altar + ritual kit (printables + invocation) Tarot & oracle spreads for ancestral guidance Weekly journal prompts for reflection, healing, and remembrance A closing rite of Ancestral Blessing — sealing their wisdom into your path as the wheel turns By the end of October, you will have -  Your own ancestor altar A living practice of honouring your dead Tools to heal ancestral wounds and embody ancestral blessings A rite of blessing + remembrance to carry their voices with you through the dark half of the year Join me for October's journey - https://patreon.com/TheHedgeandHollow?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Samhain is the witch's New Year — a time when the veil between worlds thins and the Old Year falls away like autumn leaves. Together we will gather in sacred circle to honour the ancestors, release what is ready to be laid to rest, and call in the magick of the year ahead. This circle will feel more festive than usual — a true witches' gathering in the spirit of Samhain. Think candlelight, divination, fire magick, and the warmth of community as we step into the New Year. What to expect - Ritual of Release + Invitation – letting go of the old, welcoming the new. Divination + Fortune-Telling – tarot, pendulum, scrying, traditional Samhain magic. Ancestor Offering – honouring those who came before us. New Year Spellwork – planting intentions for the year ahead. Bring your candles, tarot cards, and a small offering for your ancestors. The Samhain Gathering is our chance to cross the threshold together, in celebration, magick, and witchcraft. I cannot wait to share this New Year circle with you. [Thursday 30th October from 7pm GMT via Zoom - Witches Who Run With The Wolves tier https://www.patreon.com/posts/samhain-witches-139987230?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Website - https://thewhitewitchpodcast.co.uk/ Find my book here - The White Witch's Book of Healing by Carly Rose - https://amzn.eu/d/70j3ALv   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feeling stuck in the February slump? Imbolc might be the spark you've been waiting for. This festival of renewal, creativity, and returning light reminds us that winter doesn't last forever.In this episode of Demystify Magic, we explore the meaning of Imbolc and its roots as a Celtic fire festival honoring the goddess Brigid. We talk about its connection to fertility, livestock, and purification, and even how it inspired Groundhog Day.We also share simple Imbolc rituals and ways to celebrate this turning point between Yule and Ostara, from lighting candles and cleansing your space to setting intentions for what you want to grow in the months ahead.Tune in as we honor Imbolc, the season of soft starts, growing light, and perfectly imperfect magic.Pre-order Molly's book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff DonePreorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day.

*Note: The Season of the Witch Replay episodes will only be available until Nov. 1st. Today on Day 3 of Season of the Witch, we're talking about rhythm - and how to find yours when life refuses to give you any.Here's the truth: we're all swimming upstream against our own energy. Doing things just to be busy. Doing things because we've always done them. Saying yes when our whole body screams no. And then wondering why we feel like square pegs in round holes all the time.Here's what we covered:We explored the lunar phases (that waxing/waning cycle) and the wheel of the year (those eight Sabbaths marking the seasons). Both follow the same pattern: growing energy → release moment → reflection energy → back to the beginning. New moon to full moon. Winter solstice to summer solstice.But here's the kicker: none of us can actually live fully aligned with these rhythms. You can't just hibernate from Samhain through Yule like nature intended. You've got graduations, weddings, holidays, 12-hour nursing shifts, kids' taekwondo, grandparents' appointments - life keeps happening regardless of what the moon or sun is doing.So what do we do?We create our own energetic rhythm wheel. Through the threshold of timing visualization, you explored:When you feel most energized (that "throw it at me, I'm good" energy)When you lose track of time because you're so engrossedWhen your energy naturally wants to plant seeds versus releaseWhen you're just done for the dayThen you mapped it on your own circle. To be a witch is to create energy, not respond to it.When you align with your natural rhythm instead of fighting it, you stop:Feeling like a failure for not keeping upShutting down your voice again and againDoing emotional labor for everyone else's scheduleLosing yourself in daily monotonyThis is how you reclaim your season. You become a season keeper for yourself.Your turn: Map your own energetic rhythm wheel. Notice where your energy naturally flows. See what your rhythm is actually creating for you right now.Join the conversation! Share your rhythm discoveries in our YouTube Community space and connect with fellow Enchanted Sisters navigating their own cycles.Want the full Season of the Witch experience? Register here to get all replays, your workbook, the potion quest (unlock your custom meditation!), and more delivered to your inbox. Plus - our annual Enchanted Journey membership is open this week only, and we've got an in-person event in Salem, Massachusetts happening in April! Check it out here.Tomorrow: Day 4, our final session before Sunday's wrap-up.Stay magic. ✨

As the nights grow long and the sun begins its slow return, Yule arrives, a sacred turning point of warmth, rest, and renewal. In this episode we continue our Wheel of the Year series with a slightly chaotic dive into Yule, the winter solstice festival behind so many modern holiday traditions. We explore its roots as a fire festival, the story of the Oak and Holly Kings, and simple, low-effort ways to celebrate the season, from crafting a Yule log to adding intention to your gift wrapping. We also chat about blending Christmas, Hanukkah, and Yule traditions, embracing rest as resistance, and finding everyday magic in the stillness of winter.Whether you're witch-curious or walking the Wheel year after year, this episode will help you honor Yule with humor, heart, and a little sparkle of science-meets-spirit curiosity.Pre-order Molly's book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff DonePreorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day.

Plötzlich tauchen Erinnerungen auf: Gerüche, Bilder, Lieder aus der Kindheit. Aus schamanischer Sicht sind das keine Zufälle, sondern Botschaften deiner Seele, die dich an etwas erinnern wollen, das jetzt wieder zu dir gehört. In dieser Folge erfährst du, warum diese Rückkehr der Erinnerungen Teil deines spirituellen Weges ist und wie du sie als Medizin nutzen kannst.

GREETINGS, MORTALS! Enjoy another interlude episode—an adaptation of this month's FORECAST from the Scriptorium! Magickal predictions, dispensed FOR FREE! With bonus commentary, that those who merely read, shall NE'ER EXPERIENCE. I shall publish these each month, 'til Wintertide, when hopefully we shall have a packet of PROPER PODCASTS to unleash as an especial Yule gift!Be sure to join our Scriptorium at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog.wizworldlive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

On today's episode of The Coffee Break, Russ talks to Brandon Yule from the Jeremiah House.  The Coffee Break is the daily Christian talk and local events program on Hope Radio KCMI 97.1FM serving the Scottsbluff, NE area. Tune in for interviews with authors, musicians, pastors, and others in the Christian community and our local area! Visit our website: www.kcmifm.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm

GREETINGS, MORTALS! Enjoy another interlude episode—an adaptation of this month's FORECAST from the Scriptorium! Magickal predictions, dispensed FOR FREE! With bonus commentary, that those who merely read, shall NE'ER EXPERIENCE. I shall publish these each month, 'til Wintertide, when hopefully we shall have a packet of PROPER PODCASTS to unleash as an especial Yule gift!Be sure to join our Scriptorium at ⁠⁠⁠https://blog.wizworldlive.com⁠⁠⁠

In this powerful episode of The Begin Again Podcast, host Gary sits down with Ali Yule, who will be celebrating three years of sobriety in August. Ali shares her deeply personal journey from growing up with anxiety and substance abuse in her family to falling in love with sobriety. Despite experimenting with alcohol in high school, it was a traumatic event at 21 that thrust Ali into full-blown addiction, leading to numerous relapses and stints in rehab. A turning point came after the birth of her son, where she finally chose sobriety for herself. Ali found a lifesaving sponsor and immersed herself in the AA program, discovering the freedom that comes with surrender and making amends. Today, she actively fights stigma by recovering out loud and recently received a scholarship to pursue a bachelor's degree in addiction. Ali's story is a testament to resilience, the power of community, and the possibility of a beautiful life on the other side of addiction.Follow Ali on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aliyule/ to connect with her story, join her growing community, and be inspired by her unwavering commitment to hope and recovery.ABOUT ALI YULE SINGLEMANN:Ali Yule Singlemann is a proud recovery advocate who embodies what it means to live sober out loud. Set to celebrate three years of sobriety in August, Ali has transformed her life and now dedicates her journey to breaking the stigma surrounding addiction and inspiring others to see that recovery is not only possible but something to be celebrated.Her path to sobriety wasn't easy, but it forged in her a deep sense of resilience, compassion, and purpose. Ali openly shares her experience, strength, and hope as a way to reach those who may still be struggling, offering a powerful reminder that no one has to walk this road alone. Her authenticity and willingness to be vulnerable have created a safe space for others to find courage and start their own journey toward healing.Ali is passionate about showing that recovery is a life of freedom, pride, and purpose. She believes in “recovering out loud,” not only for herself but for everyone who needs to hear that change is possible.SHOWNOTES:00:00 Introduction to The Begin Again Podcast02:09 Ali's Early Life and Struggles05:56 High School and Early Adulthood Challenges06:47 The Turn► Visit our website here: TheBeginAgainPodcast.com

A campfire show, a lapdance, followed by couples counseling, & a shower In 3 parts, by m storyman x. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. I heard the tent zipper unzip. I twisted around enough to see a blonde head tossing something into the tent and then disappear again. I pulled from Tina and looked at the floor, my sheets and duffel laying in the tent along with what looked like a night shirt. "This must be for you," I said, reaching for the shirt and handing it Tina."Yeah. I think so," she said, rolling over on the bed to look at me. "I wish I wasn't so fat." "Like I said last night, you aren't fat." "Well, not skinny either," she said as I watched either Linda or Sandy walk from the camper onto the gravel road, towards the showers. "Hey, you wanna get her back?" "Who?" "Linda." "Okay. How do we do that?" "She just went to the showers. Steal her clothes and lock her out of the camper for a while. Tell them not to let her in until I say so." "She might like that." "Maybe. We'll see." "Still a good idea though," she said as she got up and pulled the shirt on. She looked around the floor and found her shoes and then slipped out of the tent, walking quickly towards the shower house. About five minutes later she came back with her arms full of a towel and some clothes. I pulled on some shorts and sat in my chair while Tina tossed Linda's clothes into my tent and then brought a chair over to my site. We sat and waited. A guy was walking down the road towards the bathrooms. "Hey, buddy." "Yeah?" "Got a minute." "Maybe, what's up?" "In a couple minutes a young lady is going to come walking back from the showers completely naked. She's getting payback for playing a trick on them last night. They're locking her out of the camper until she makes herself climax in front of anyone out here. So, if you want to watch..." He grinned. "Yeah, I'll watch," he said, sitting on the tailgate of my truck. Sure enough, about five minutes later a very wet, clearly pissed off Linda came tromping back from the showers. "Sandy! I'm gonna nail you for this!" she practically shouted as she walked into camp. "Might not want to shout too loud. As I heard it, they wouldn't let you back in until you stood there and made yourself come for me." "What?" "You were the one that wanted to play show and tell. Well, Tina and I had a nice night, now it's your turn." "Wait, why would they do..." "They didn't. I did. I didn't like being made a fool of last night. Nice game by the way, leaving me naked in the showers like that. By the way, the woman that was in there with me, she had fun too. Now it's your turn to show us something." "They're really not going to let me in until I do?" "That's what I said." "Oh shit." "What was it you said? You didn't mind being naked? Well, here's your chance to really show it off. Give us a nice look at your cunt while you make yourself come," I called to her. "That's the way you want it?" Linda clarified. "It seems fair," I answered. She walked to one of their fancy camp chairs and picked it up, carrying it over to our campsite. She set it down near the fire pit, facing me as I sat in my camp chair. She sat down and spread her legs, hooking them over the arms of the oversized bag chair. Her cunt was shaved completely bare, only a small amount of dark grayish inner lip protruding from her otherwise well-tanned cunt. "You like the view?" she asked as she reached between her legs and stroked her cunt lips. "Very nice. You tan naked outside or in a bed?" "Wouldn't you like to know," she said with a grin as she let her pointer finger slip between her lips and draw slowly up her slit. "I can guess, but I'd like to think it was outside," I answered. "Sometimes it is," she said as she closed her eyes. "In fact, I'm going to sit here and think about just that. Laying out in the yard, all naked and covered in oil. I have a neighbor that likes to look. He's kind of cute. I wouldn't mind if he walked over some time and played with me. Touched my tits," she whispered as she lifted a hand to her breast and gently pinched and twisted one nipple. "And reached down to play with my cunt. I can almost feel his fingers teasing up and down my slit, working between them to reach my clit," she said before sliding her finger across her own clit and drawing a quick breath. "Yeah, I can imagine him doing that while I undo his pants and pull out his hard-on. I don't think he's as big as you are, but I bet he'd fill me up really well," she half moaned, her eyes closed and two of her fingers pushing into her vagina. "Oh yeah. I can just see him moving between my legs and pushing it right into me." I could tell she was getting damn turned on, but I also noticed out of the corner of my eye, Tina, her legs spread apart, and the hem of her shirt pulled up enough to let her stroke her own cunt while Linda described her neighbor doing her. "Oh yeah.” Linda continued with her eyes closed. “I bet he'd love to push in and out of me. His wife is kinda cute, but she's a tight ass bitch, so I bet he wouldn't mind at all feeding that cock into me. Sliding it in and out, feeling my hot wet cunt around his cock. Oh yeah. That's it Gary. Put it in. Just push it right into me," she moaned. Tina got up quietly and stepped over to my camp, pulling the front of my shorts down and then pulling my rock hard cock up to point at the air. She shifted over my cock and rubbed my head between her lips and then slowly sat down on me as Linda pictured her neighbor fucking her. "Yeah. In and out Gary. Fuck my hot little cunt. You know you want to. You watch me so often, peeking over the fence to watch me. Come on in and touch me. Play with my cunt and shove your cock in me." "Uh," Tina groaned as she settled down on my shaft, her eyes closed as she let me penetrate deep into her, too turned on to complain about our guest watching. Well, he wasn't watching Tina much anyway. He was much more interested in watching Linda. So interested in fact that he was standing up, his cock pulled out of his shorts, stroking it and moving closer to her naked body inch by inch. "That's it Gary. Fuck me. Fuck my hot little cunt. Show that bitch of a wife of yours what a man can do to a cunt!" she moaned as she plunged two fingers in and out of her own cunt frantically. I could hear her fingers squishing in and out of herself as she drove them in hard, pretending it was her neighbor fucking her. "Oh shit!" she squealed loudly as she arched her back and pulled her fingers from her cunt. She pulled on her lips with both hands, spreading them wide as she spurted a gush of juice out into the air between us. Our guest, whose name I didn't even know, stood there, staring for a fraction of a second before his own cock spurted the first gush of cum out at Linda. The two of them spurted several times, her cum landing in the dirt between us and his landing all over her shuddering spasming body. "Oh fuck. Sorry about that," he mumbled before tucking his still hard cock into his pants and walking quickly out of camp towards the showers. "Jesus! Did he just come all over me?" she asked, looking down at the cum splattered on her chest and stomach and then back at his now retreating back. "Who fucking cares?" Tina mumbled as she bounced on me, reaching for her shirt and pulling it up and off, leaving her naked again. She reached for my hands and pulled them up to her wildly bouncing tits. "God, make me come again," she moaned softly. "Jesus," Linda groused again, as she stood up and walked towards her camp wiping his cum off her as best as she could. "Now I need another fucking shower." I grinned and squeezed Tina's tits, using the finger and thumb of each hand to squeeze and twist her hard nipples while she slid her hot cunt up and down my shaft. It seemed like the floodgates were open and she couldn't get enough of it, as she bounced on me, completely oblivious to the older couple walking down the gravel road towards the shower house. "Tell me that doesn't turn you on," I heard the woman say, drawing my attention to them. It only took a few moments before I realized it was the woman from last night, and presumably her husband. I hoped there wouldn't be any trouble which distracted me considerably from the sexy cunt riding my cock. "So they're naked," he answered. "And that bulge in your shorts is what? A tennis ball you forgot to leave at the camper?" "I didn't say seeing her naked wasn't fun to look at." "I'd do that to you." "What?" "Strip and fuck you like that, if you'd let me." "Why would I wanna see you strip where anyone could see you?" "What? You don't think my body is good looking enough for that?" "I didn't say that, but who wants to look at an old woman's body?" "The hell you say!" she said, stopping in the middle of the road. "You wanna try that again?" I was glad that Tina was about to push over the edge and climax on me, because I had a hunch the argument in the driveway was about to become a serious distraction. "Just that no one wants to see old people's bodies," he said again, digging the hole even deeper. "Really? You're sure you wanna stay with that? Not something like, damn you're a sexy woman and I wouldn't mind seeing you naked anywhere you want to strip?" "I'm just sayin'," he answered, starting to pull the dirt in on top of him as he stood in the bottom of the hole he just dug for himself. "Maybe we should just see about that," I heard her say just as Tina started to climax on me, her cunt squeezing and spasming around my shaft as her legs trembled. "Oh, fuck yes!" she moaned loudly as she sat on me, no longer bouncing, but just enjoying the orgasm washing over her. Looking past Tina, I could see the woman in the road starting to pull her shirt up and off. In a few moments it hit the gravel and she bent to push her shorts down her body, dragging her underwear with them. She bent, her ass sticking out at me, showing me her cunt as she worked her clothes over her shoes. She stood there for a few seconds, waiting for a response from her husband, who did nothing but stare. "Alright then," she said turning and walking towards me. "How about you? Interested in playing with an old woman's body?" she asked, giving me a little grin and wink. "My husband doesn't think my body is sexy enough to be naked in public. What do you think?" Tina looked around, her fading orgasm letting some of that bashfulness slip back out again. She pushed off of me and crossed her arms over her tits before running to the camper across the road, running right past the guy in the road. "Well now. This is interesting, isn't it?" the woman asked, stepping towards me. She reached out for my cunt-juice covered cock and wrapped her hand around it as much as she could and began to stroke it. "Does this old body look sexy to you? Sexy enough to fuck?" "With your husband standing right there?" I asked with raised eyebrows. "I didn't say I was going to fuck you, I asked if you thought my body was sexy enough to fuck? If I sat right there on that tailgate and spread my legs, would you wanna fuck me?" I chuckled, understanding what she was doing. "Well, you're already naked, so if you walk over there and sit down, if your husband doesn't come fuck you, I'd be happy to." She winked at me again and let go of my cock. She turned and walked over to the tailgate and sat on the edge, leaning back and lifting her legs much the way I had her the night before. "You mean like this?" I got up from my chair and stepped over the few feet to the truck and stood between her legs. I let my shaft press against her cunt lips and reached up her body to her tits, grabbing both of them and squeezing them. "Something like that," I agreed as I let her grind her cunt against my cock. "How about it Gary? You wanna come fill my cunt or should I let this hot stud take care of it. It's not every day you're gonna find me naked on the tailgate of a truck. Better not miss the chance." "Right there, in public like this?" "This guy doesn't seem to be bothered," she said, reaching down for my cock and pushing me back so she could rub my head up and down her slit, spreading her lips with it. "Mmm. Such a nice hard cock. Is yours hard yet Gary? Or should I let him push this right into me?" "You wouldn't," he responded. "Gary, you have ten seconds to get over here and fuck me or so help me, I will!" "You wouldn't," he repeated. I could see the look on her face, one of determination. She pulled on my cock, coaxing me to push into her a little bit, my head spreading her as my head started to slide in. I could tell by the way she was holding me she didn't want me to slide all the way in, just a little bit, just enough to tease her husband into action. "Oh fuck; he feels so big. You sure you don't want to come over here and fill me? It's not every day I'm going to offer something like this. You better take advantage while you can." "In public like this?" he asked again, still not moving. "Honey, I'm horny as hell at the moment. I have a fat cock already starting to inch into me. I swear to God, if you don't come over here and fuck me, I'm going to let him put it all the way in." He didn't move from the road and she pulled on my cock a little more, inching a little more of me into her. "Oh, fuck yes. You sure you wanna let him do this and not you? If I'm not worried about being naked, why the hell should you be?" He finally moved off the road and walked towards us. I pulled from her as she gave me a smile and a wink. I quickly moved out of the way as he unzipped his pants and fished out his cock. "Drop your pants honey. I don't wanna get bit by a damn zipper. If I can be naked you can sure as hell drop your pants." "Uh. Okay," he mumbled, undoing his pants and letting them fall. "Oh yeah. That's what I want lover. Fuck me. Fuck me hard," she moaned as he sunk himself into her. I shook my head, pulled my shorts back up from my thighs and went to my tent. I grabbed a towel and my shower and shave stuff. I walked to the middle of the road and picked up her clothes and tossed them into my chair before starting the walk to the showers, which I seemed to need again after the aborted one last night. "Hey!" I heard Linda call as I was starting down the road. I paused a second and turned around to find her almost running from the camper with a towel around herself. "You going to the showers?" "I am," I answered, not particularly sure I wanted anything to do with her after how she treated her friend. "But after last night..." "Oh. I'm not Linda. I'm Sandy," she said quickly. "Oh," I answered non-committal, as I turned and started to walk again. "Um. Would you like some company?" she asked sounding hopeful. "Why? Didn't you have enough fun at my expense last night?" "That was Linda. She can go a bit overboard," Sandy answered. "Didn't exactly answer my question." She took a deep breath and sighed. "Okay. Maybe we were a little hard on Tina, but damn she enjoyed it, didn't she? I mean she said she wanted to get screwed, and well....she sure as hell did. That's all she can talk about now, is how good it felt. I was just wondering..." "If I'd fuck you?" I looked over and saw her blushing a little. "Something like that." I paused in the road and looked at her. I reached for the towel around her body and pulled it, pulling it off and leaving her naked. "It'll be on my terms." "Okay." "Men's showers." "Okay," she said a little hesitantly. "And you don't get to wear anything, at all, until we're back at camp." She stood for a second thinking about it. I shrugged and turned to start to walk away, still holding her towel. "Okay," she said quickly, almost running the three steps to catch up. "Nothing to wear until we get back. But you have to promise to fuck me." "Trust me, I will," I answered her as I continued to walk. She walked next to me, stark naked, not that there were all that many people to notice. The men's showers were empty when we got there, so there wasn't anyone else to see us. I walked to the counter with the sinks and slapped the counter. "Put your ass up here. Ever shaved a man?" "His beard? No," she answered as she hoisted herself up on the counter. "You will now," I said as I set my kit bag on the counter and started to pull out my shaving stuff. "Your first task is to get me hard," I said as I stepped between her legs. "I can do that," she said, reaching down with both hands for my half hard cock, she lifted her feet and wrapped her legs around me, pulling me towards her until my balls were pressed against her cunt. "Wanna play with my tits while I work on this?" "I wouldn't mind," I answered, reaching up to both perky little B cup tits. I cupped each one and played with them, squeezing them and letting my fingers tease her quickly hardening nipples while she gently stroked and twisted her hands on my growing hard-on. "You might want to think about putting that in you pretty soon, since that's where I plan on having it while you shave me." "You're going to fuck me while I shave you?" she asked in surprise. "Honey, I plan on leaving it in you the entire time, including in the shower. Since you guys seemed intent on using me, I'm going to use you for my pleasure. Oh, don't worry," I said as she started to object. "I'll make sure you have a good climax when I'm done." She paused her strokes for a few seconds and then loosened her legs around me. "Then I guess I better get to fucking you." She pushed my cock down to her cunt and rubbed my head up and down her already wet slit. She nestled me into her vaginal entrance and used her legs and hands on my hips to pull me towards her. "You know;" she gasped as she forced my head into her; "I don't do this a lot." "What? Tease guys until they fuck you?" I asked, surprised at how tight she was. I moved my hands from her tits down to her hips and slipped them around to her ass, pulling her towards me as I slowly sunk into her cunt. "Oh, no. Teasing guys is easy. Especially in the neighborhood. Stepping outside naked or sunbathing naked in our back yard. It's the fucking part I don't do very often," she said breathlessly as she stopped pulling me towards her, my cock only about half way into her tight cunt. "Oh, damn you're thick! I've heard about huge cocks like this." "I've seen bigger," I answered as I pushed and pulled a little, working my cock in and out of her an inch or so. "Well, I haven't done any," she moaned as I worked myself deeper and deeper into her with short little strokes. "God, I feel like you're going to split me wide open." "I doubt that'll happen," I said as I held myself into her with my head jammed against her cervix, still two inches of me sticking out of her wet lips. "Why not just let that sit a while." "Good idea," she panted. "So, what now?" I handed her a can of shaving cream. "Lather my face." She nodded and squirted some cream on her hand and used her fingers of her other hand to dip into it and spread around my stubbly cheeks. She was still rubbing it around when the husband from the campsite fuck walked in, stopping to stare at me. "Another?" I looked at him. "I'm surprised. I'd have thought you'd have jumped at the chance to shower with your wife." "Over there? But someone else is already in there," he protested. "Look, there aren't that many people in this campground, and from what I can tell, none of them are going to complain. So go shower with her, and if you see another naked woman, great. I'd be willing to bet your wife wouldn't let you get done showering without trying to have sex again." "You think?" "I'm pretty sure," I answered. "Hell, look at me. Anybody complaining because I have a naked woman in here with me?" "Not me," he said with a grin. "So go shower with your wife, and if she doesn't object, put her ass on the counter and fuck her. You never know what it might start down the road!" "Yeah. Maybe so," he said as he walked back out of the shower house. "You really think she won't complain?" Gary said as he exited. "I'm pretty sure after the way she fucked me last night that she'll welcome the change," I whispered. "Now. Shave? Just like you do to your cunt." I redirected to Sandy. She used my razor to gently remove the stubble while I held her ass in my hands and slowly stroked myself in and out of her. I didn't want to press too hard to make her cut me, but at the same time I wanted to do it enough to keep my excitement growing. Once she finished and rinsed my razor I stroked into her harder, working both of us closer to climax before abruptly stopping and pulling from her. "I think it's time for the shower." "Oh damn. You could have just kept doing that," she panted. "I was getting so damn close." "I know," I said with a grin. "But trust me, we'll finish this." I pulled back and stepped to one of the shower stalls. I stepped in, leaving the door standing open like Naomi had the night before, and turned on the water. I handed Sandy the bottle of body wash and let her start washing me while I played with her nipples, teasing and squeezing them, to keep her body from forgetting just what we had been doing. It didn't take her long to finish washing me and start playing with my cock again. I lifted one of her legs, setting it into a little soap dish in the wall. She reached up and grabbed the stem of the shower head, so she could hold herself propped between the two side walls of the stall. I wrapped both hands around her ass and stepped to her. I squatted down a little to bring my tip back to her cunt, and then pushed up into her. A long, slow moan of pleasure escaped her lips as I pushed ever deeper into her. "Oh fuck yes," she moaned. "Fuck me. Make me come, please!" "Uh huh," I grunted as I started pushing in and out of her, this time allowing my climax to build more quickly, and with mine, hers. The water timed out and we still stood in the cubicle, stuffing my cock in and out of her tight cunt. I could feel her body responding, her hips trying to rock to grind her clit along my shaft and her legs trembling slightly as her orgasm built. Over and over my cock pushed deep into her, the need to complete, the urgency to keep stroking growing more undeniable with each passing moment. "Oh shit!" she suddenly cried as her body stiffened, her already tight cunt squeezing me so tightly that it nearly stopped my shaft from pushing back into her. I shifted my hands on her ass and pulled it towards me as I thrust up into her, jamming my cock hard into her half a dozen and then a dozen more strokes. "Uh Fuck!" I grunted as my body spasmed, jamming me hard into her, and gushing what little cum I had left in my balls, up into her. My body spasmed over and over as she climaxed on my cock, until we were left standing, panting heavily. I reached over and turned the water on, the cold water hitting us before it warmed. I eased my cock from her and let her stand as we rinsed each other off. "I think we're done." "Oh yeah. If I can walk," she said with a little giggle. "God damn my cunt feels like I had a Yule log in it," she said as she kind of waddled out of the shower stall. I chuckled and walked to the counter, picked up my towel and dried myself off. I stepped into the shorts I'd brought and packed my kit bag. "Ready?" "As I'll ever be," she said as I walked towards the door. She followed me, buck naked, out of the men's shower house and down the road towards our campsites. She stopped in the middle of the road and turned to face me. She pulled her body to mine, pressing her tits to my chest as she lifted herself to kiss me. She gave me a long, wet, slow kiss before pushing away and wordlessly heading back to her camper, her bare ass wiggling enticingly. It was already late morning, and I hadn't decided what I was going to do that day, yet. I walked back to my tent, climbed in and flopped down, already tired. By lunch time I'd woken from my nap. The camper across the street was gone. In some ways I was glad and in some ways, disappointed. I set about cooking myself some food since I'd skipped breakfast. Maybe I'd just stay the day and relax. I had no place I had to be, so why not? After brunch I walked up to the office to pay for another day's camping. I walked in and pressed the little doorbell to let them know someone was there. "Hi there!" the young lady said as she came out of what I assumed was a residence behind the office. She had on short shorts and a snug t-shirt that seemed to be molded to her full round tits, two prominent bumps pushing the material out on either side of chest. "Can I help you?" "Yeah. I need to pay for another night. I think I'm just going to hang out today." "Oh? Well, we can arrange that," she said with a smile, pulling out the papers for my one night. "That'll be another sixty dollars." I handed her my card to let her run it through the machine. "You know," she said quietly. "There was a lot of interesting stuff going on around here last night," she said, holding my card and leaning over onto the counter so she was leaning on her elbows, her big tits pushing out and down between her arms. "Oh?" "Uh huh. Seems there was at least one man in the ladies showers last night." "Really?" I asked innocently. "As long as no one complains, I'm not about to tell people to stop what they're doing. I mean on some slow days I'll go take a dip in the pool and my swimsuit might accidently fall off or something. That ever happen to you?" "My swimsuit fall off or seeing someone's swimsuit fall off?" I asked. "Maybe both?" she asked, shifting and crossing her arms on the counter so that her hands were near each breast. "Hmm. Can't say I have." "Mom was kind of surprised last night too. She said she saw a few people headed to the showers without anything on. I told her it made sense, since you didn't wear anything in the shower," she said with a giggle. "She didn't think it was funny, but I think she was kind of having fun looking," she said, one thumb slowly stroking her own nipple. "Especially at the big hard-on the guy had wagging around." "I see. Is that how she found out there was a man in the ladies showers?" "Well, she saw a man go in there and was going to chase him out, but when she got to the shower house, she said she didn't have the heart to spoil whoever was having fun." "Oh, well, maybe that was the best thing," I said as she continued to tease her nipple. "Seemed kind of disappointed though."  The girl added. "Yeah? About what?" I did my best to act completely uninformed. "Well, it's been an awfully long time since she's had any of that kind of fun." "I see." My god, was this gal trying to set up a 3-way? "It's kind of hot today, isn't it?" the vixen continued to tease. "Seems like it," I agreed.  She nodded as she used her fingers to pull on the front of her t-shirt, working the hem of her shirt up her body until she had it bunched up over the top of both her round tits, the bare creamy white orbs sticking out over her arms, both nipples standing erect from the center of the pink circular areola on each mound. What the hell! This mother-daughter pair must be on the prowl for man-meat. "Well, anyway. I know mom has to clean the showers later. There's the ladies and the men's ;and then the little one by the pool. As hot as it's supposed to be today, after she finished the other ones and did the little outside one by the pool, she wouldn't be wearing all that much." "Kind of like you?" "Maybe even less than me. She might even just decide to take a dip in the pool." "In the pool where swimsuits sometimes fall off?" "Uh huh. Usually around the middle of the afternoon...if it happens. I mean not that she always has a swimsuit on. One time I saw her just take her clothes off and get in the water that way. Never know, something might coax her to do that again." "I see. And what do you suppose would coax her to do that?" I asked as I stepped closer to the counter and leaned on it, my arms crossed so my hands were near hers. My face was only a few fractions of an inch from hers as I let my right hand reach across hers and gently run one finger across her hard exposed nipple. "Well, she said the guy she saw go in the shower was pretty hunky. Been a while since she called any guy hunky. Well, anyway, if that hunky guy just happened to be around and just happened to have his swimsuit fall off in the pool, never know what might happen," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. I chuckled and asked her quietly, "Are you trying to fix me up with your mom?" She blushed a bit. "Well, the way the ladies in the RV were talking when they checked out... well, it seems that you're not afraid of a little fun... and well... mom hasn't had any of that kind of fun in a long time." "That's what you said," I answered, still stroking her nipple, letting my finger run around and around it. "You know, I'm thinking..." she said as she moved her arms so that her tits were completely exposed in front of me. She set the card back on the counter and whispered, "If you wanted to stay tonight no charge, I'm sure mom wouldn't mind. Especially if you wanted to hang out around the pool this afternoon?" "I see. I suppose I could arrange to hang out by the pool a while," I answered quietly, straightening up. I reached out and cupped both big soft tits, letting my thumbs stroke back and forth across her hard nipples. "Around the middle of the afternoon... Any chance your swim-suit might fall off too?" She looked at me with a little surprise on her face. "At the same time?" "Well, if you're going to give me a free night..." I answered her, giving her tits a gentle squeeze. "Maybe," she said with a grin. "You never know." "In that case, I guess I'll just hang out here today and see what kind of fun drops by," I answered her with a grin before turning and walking out of the office. I really didn't have any plans. I just hoped mom looked half as good as the daughter. By m storyman x for Literotica.

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Andrew Yule, Executive Vice President of Development and Construction for Albion Residential, describes creating communities with soul - where story, location, and culture drive design and placemaking. For show notes and more: https://ninedotarts.com/podcast-selling-a-story/ 

Help keep our podcast going by contributing to our Patreon! ⁠ This is an episode about a plague that killed up to 100 million people by the time it was done—as many as 60% of its victims. It's the first documented occurrence of a pandemic that we have, and it's the first documented outbreak of the deadlyYersinia pestis. No, we're not talking about the Black Death of Medieval Europe. We're talking about the Plague of Justinian. The Plague of Justinian was just one part of the fallout of the global volcanic eruption of 536 AD. Three eyewitness accounts have survived--and, in the grand tradition of this podcast, we decided to read them to you whilst Yule-level drunk. Buckle up. It is a wild, plague-tastic ride. Sponsors and Advertising This podcast is a member of Airwave Media podcast network. Want to advertise on our show? Please direct advertising inquiries to advertising@airwavemedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrap up part 1 of Sabrina with a cataclysmic ghost parade and a holiday special! We discuss Sabrina and Harvey's separation, all the mortals finding out about Sabrina, Nicks devotion, Sabrina turning to the dark side, creepy Yule demons, and folklore and Christian saints that inform the Christmas special.Our amazing cover art is by vedrinic and you can follow them at https://vedrinic.tumblr.comEpisode 24 content warnings: necromancy, religion, misogyny, toxic masculinity, patriarchy, death, murder, emotional abuse, witchcraft, satanic worship, paganism, horror, child murder, child abuseTheme song: "Spellcraft" by Geoff HarveyGeoff Harvey - PixabayFollow us on bluesky @dead-ends.bsky.socialSend your podcast or show questions to our inbox at deadendspcast@gmail.com.Find all of Emily's links here: https://linktr.ee/emilypyleFind all of Brenton's here: https://linktr.ee/brentonpyle

Are you a fan of Mid-Century Modern, Atomic Style design, cats, and tarot?  Then this is the deck for you! I discovered this deck last year and picked up an early copy as a Yule gift for my husband.  Now Atomic Cat Tarot creator Wendy Miller has launched it on Kickstarter to be able to publish more decks and have it available in the tarot world.  Wendy joins me on this episode to talk about the deck, the process leading into it, the art, and more.  It is a fun conversation with someone who loves cats, tarot, and Atomic style.  Get your Jetsons fix for your readings and fun art. What is your favorite card and cat? The Atomic Cat Tarot is now live on Kickstarter through mid-June 2025.  It's fully backed and delivery is expected in early autumn (in time for Christmas/Yule - so get a copy for a friend). You can see all the cards on the Kickstarter page.  Wendy will also be supporting a couple of cat charities with proceeds from the project.  Find Wendy on Instagram and Facebook: @cardtobelieve and see more of her decks and projects on her website: Card to Believe.  # # # # Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Follow my channel on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com Order The Christmast Oracle Deck created by me and artist Vinnora at https://feniksshop.etsy.com follow FB/IG: @thechristmasoracle Please leave feedback on Apple and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier. Music.  Intro: Land of 8 Bits. Outro and Stinger: Lounge Bossa.  Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com  Please do not add this audio content to the YouTube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios. Gifts of the Wyrd Logo Created by Xan Folmer.  Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy. Studio recordings using Zencastr and Audacity.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 12 of 12 in the #12NightmaresOfXmas series!IN THIS EPISODE: “Christmas Carols in the Woods”, “St. Mary's Church”, “The Lady In The Pantry”, “Mrs. Eustace Returns”, “The Phantoms of the Mamie R. Mine”, “The Wreck of the General Arnold”, “Up In Flames”, “The Battle of Edgehill”, “50 Berkeley Square”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.https://weirddarkness.com/spontaneous-human-combustion-for-christmas/

Folktales around the fire, gooding & mumping and the terrifying Hooden Horse are just some of England's winter folk traditions from history. In this episode, Dan explores the unlikely and often dark origins of some of our Christmas traditions that can be traced back thousands of years. He's joined by folklore historian Vikki Bramshaw, to discover what midwinter legends were brought over with the Anglo-Saxon invasion, the origins of the Yule log and some of the unusual ways people passed the long nights in rural England (fortune-telling chestnuts).He also explores the New Forest, Hampshire, with local historian Richard Reeves to find out more about how medieval people survived the cold winters in the woods.You can discover more in Vikki's book 'New Forest Folklore, Traditions and Charms'.This is episode 4 of our 'Origins of Christmas' series. This December, Dan explores the history behind our Christmas traditions—from extravagant Tudor feasts and carolling to midwinter Solstice celebrations, the bawdy entertainment of the Georgians, and the family-focused customs of the Victorians.Produced by Mariana Des Forges.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  

Remember those Christmastime Coca-Cola ads from the ’90s and early aughts? A caravan of red trucks snakes through picturesque towns, delivering holiday cheer in the form of good old-fashioned Coke. The company just released a new version, meant to invoke nostalgia for the Yule of yesteryear. And in the true spirit of 2024, it’s AI-generated. Will all our ads be AI-made soon? Or is human creativity still key? Also in this episode: A dogecoin influencer weighs his options, a startup wants to put EV chargers in lampposts and unit labor costs may tell us where inflation is headed.

Remember those Christmastime Coca-Cola ads from the ’90s and early aughts? A caravan of red trucks snakes through picturesque towns, delivering holiday cheer in the form of good old-fashioned Coke. The company just released a new version, meant to invoke nostalgia for the Yule of yesteryear. And in the true spirit of 2024, it’s AI-generated. Will all our ads be AI-made soon? Or is human creativity still key? Also in this episode: A dogecoin influencer weighs his options, a startup wants to put EV chargers in lampposts and unit labor costs may tell us where inflation is headed.