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Created by award winning breakbeat poet and playwright Idris Goodwin Break Beat Week is a modern-day newsreel, blending current events with cultural references, delivered with a unique poetic twist.
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NN/g UX Podcast

Nielsen Norman Group

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The Nielsen Norman Group (NNg) UX Podcast is a podcast on user experience research, design, strategy, and professions, hosted by Senior User Experience Specialist Therese Fessenden. Join us every month as she interviews industry experts, covering common questions, hot takes on pressing UX topics, and tips for building truly great user experiences. For free UX resources, references, and information on UX Certification opportunities, go to: www.nngroup.com
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8th Layer Insights

Perry Carpenter | N2K Networks

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Get ready for a deep dive into what cybersecurity professionals often refer to as the "8th Layer" of security: HUMANS. Welcome to 8th Layer Insights (8Li). This podcast is a multidisciplinary exploration into how the complexities of human nature affect security and risk. Author, security researcher, and behavior science enthusiast Perry Carpenter taps experts for their insights and illumination. Topics include cybersecurity, psychology, behavior science, communication, leadership, and more.
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Join the Rev. Jacob Smith and the Rev. Aaron Zimmerman each week as they break down the lectionary texts for the coming Sunday with Gospel insight, a few (in)appropriate cultural references, and a heart for the sufferer in the pew—and the pulpit. All in a half an hour or so. Lectionary readings here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/. Audio production by TJ Hester
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Life is hectic, demanding, and doesn’t stop. When honest with ourselves, we must confess we often don’t know what the hell we’re doing. The Larkcast is an ongoing conversation about the inclusive and mischievous nature of God’s presence through the lens of all the things that make up the phenomena we refer to as “life.” Astonishing grace and refreshing honesty collide right here for your weekly encouragement. ————————————————— ————————————————— Web: larksite.com Email: Howdy@larksite.com Ins ...
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The Superchuckamania podcast, hosted by Captain and Playa, is a dynamic show that offers a blend of personal anecdotes, pop culture references, and engaging conversations. The hosts' humor and camaraderie shine through as they delve into a variety of topics, ranging from their own experiences to broader cultural observations. Episodes typically feature segments like "What's Good This Week" and "What's Bad This Week," providing a platform for the hosts to share their perspectives on current e ...
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Karen and Cathy explain cultural and historical references episode by episode in popular Chinese historical dramas as well as Chinese pop culture news. The podcast is in English with proper nouns and phrases spoken in Mandarin Chinese. Currently, they are discussing The Story of Yanxi Palace. Completed dramas/movies include: The Story of Ming Lan, Empresses in the Palace, Royal Nirvana, Palace (2013 film), and Mulan (2020 Disney movie) among others.
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Twenty years ago, you met Luke Danes...backward cap, plaid flannel, pouring the coffee. For the VERY first time, Scott Patterson (aka Luke) is watching Gilmore Girls. 154 episodes and 4 movies. We'll visit Stars Hollow, Doosey's Market, Miss Patty's, Mrs. Kim's antique shop and more pop culture references than you can count. Join us whether you're Team Dean, Team Logan or Team Jess. And, we'll see if we can figure out "who's the daddy". We'll talk fast, and if you can smell snow, if Paris is ...
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Easy Stories in English

Ariel Goodbody, Polyglot English Teacher & Glassbox Media

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Learning a language is hard, but Easy Stories in English makes it easy! Ariel Goodbody introduces each story, explaining difficult vocabulary and talking about their life. Thanks to their high energy and clear pronunciation, the stories are entertaining and simple to understand. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner, there’s something for everyone. The stories cover a wide range of genres, such as fairy tales, myths and legends, drama, comedy, romance, horror, science f ...
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Get Lit With Lianna: The Podcast

Lianna Cohen (@getlitwithlianna)

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Join Instagram book content creator @getlitwithlianna as she sits down with a different guest author to chat about their books, writing career, and everything in between! Of course each conversation will have a very *LC* touch - aka crying over book boyfriends, marvelling over swoony moments, and obviously a ton of pop culture references!⁣
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Welcome to D54! The home of Amit, Sunny and Dennis. Expect film and TV reviews from the new and old. We'll also throw in some banter, throwbacks, obscure cultural references, randomness and a of bunch of laughs to keep you entertained. Are you not entertained!! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google & Amazon Music!!! Check out our instagram, and also, like, share and subscribe.
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Mike's Hard Game Cast

Mike's Hard Game Cast

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Video game and geek culture podcast with hosts Mike Brock, Luis Salazar and Chris Saul. a.k.a. 3 dudes BS-ing together for your enjoyment. The jokes will be crude, the references obscure and the games and information most likely outdated. New episode every other Monday!
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The Cloaked Tatters

The Cloaked Tatters

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Our goal is to bring more awareness to the impact of trauma on society, and help listeners live happier and healthier. We’ll be digging into horror and sci-fi while incorporating psychology and pop culture as a way to understand trauma's collective effect on the world. Just a heads up, you will regularly encounter unfiltered language, and lots of references to horror and sci-fi/fantasy films. References to sex, sexual violence, crimes, addiction, and personal stories of trauma will be discus ...
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Are you ready to supercharge your German listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in German, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between German and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support t ...
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Explore the world of language and culture with the English Plus Podcast. Our podcast offers a rich blend of English language lessons, cultural insights, and in-depth discussions on various topics. Our new season introduces new themes like English Learning Tips, Social Spotlights, and more, promising to enrich and elevate your English language and knowledge. Enjoy the full experience of English Plus on our website englishpluspodcast.com and become a patron on Patreon to unlock the full benefi ...
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“A Muslim & A Jew Go There” is a brand new podcast produced by Instinct Productions, hosted by comedian David Baddiel (author of “Jews Don’t Count”) and politician Sayeeda Warsi (“Muslims Don’t Matter”) who will take on whatever controversy hits the headlines each week, providing context and discussion around current political and cultural events involving and affecting British Muslims and Jews. Covering topics from antisemitism in the Labour party and Islamophobia in the Conservative Party ...
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Welcome to Unlimited Opinions! Have you ever wanted to listen to a lawyer and his son discuss philosophy, mythology, theology, politics and more? No? Well, Mark and Adam Bishop are here to discuss it all the same! From philosophy to mythology to politics, they discuss it all with rants and tangents galore! Now in Season 9, they're discussing Orestes Brownson's "The American Republic: Its Constitution, Tendencies, and Destiny," going chapter by chapter to examine how Brownson views the nature ...
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The Animanicast- An Animaniacs Podcast

The Animanicast- Joey, Nathan and Kelly

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The Animanicast is a podcast dedicated to the classic animated television series "Animaniacs." Join your hosts Joey, Nathan and Kelly as they revisit each episode in the order in which they were released. They'll discuss their favorite moments, jokes, characters as well as their memories of first watching the episode. The show's pop cultural references are also discussed and explored in detail. (You might just learn some cool facts!) In the end, each episode receives a "Water Tower Rating" f ...
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Poitcast is a podcast dedicated to the beloved cartoon characters Pinky and The Brain. Join your hosts Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they chronicle the evolution of the mice across the four shows they starred in; Animaniacs (1993), Pinky and The Brain (1995), Pinky, Elmyra, and The Brain (1998), and the Animaniacs Reboot (2020). They'll review each episode and discuss their favorite character moments, jokes, and pop-cultural references in addition to providing some trivia. Finally, e ...
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Church Nerds United

The Greater Guild Church

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Welcome to Church Nerds United, the ultimate podcast where the sacred and the geeky collide! Dive deep into the Holy Scriptures with us as we explore sermons sprinkled with your favorite gaming quests, cosplay characters, and anime adventures. Whether you're a Paladin of Prayer, a Cosplay Crusader, or an Otaku of the Old Testament, this is your sanctuary. Join our fellowship as we level up our faith through the lens of epic battles, legendary heroes, and fantastical worlds. From the wisdom o ...
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Boldly Going Nowhere

Castwave Studios

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The Internet… the final frontier. These are the transmissions of Justin Eisenstadt, Colin Caccamise, and Sean Holmes. Our on-going mission: to explore strange new movies, to seek out great music and pop-culture references. To funnel into your ears the colossal podcasting meteor that is Boldly Going Nowhere.
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NEON is a different way of sharing historical knowledge. NEON takes a pop culture phenomenon and turns it on its head by revealing lesser known facts, real-life events and history behind your favourite Netflix shows, movies or video games.From how the A-Team took inspiration from Vietnamese history and resistance leaders, to the Aryan purity and Harem breeding programs behind the Handmaid’s Tale. Even some of the most successful video games – Assassins Creed, God of War, and Fortnite – are s ...
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The Culture

Jeff and Anthony

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The Culture is a carefully curated weekly podcast. It has everything you need for an edgy and thought-provoking show with diverse representation, lots of gritty references, and panelists who are just as unfiltered and opinionated. Hosted by Jeff DeLaRosa and Anthony Austin, this show is anything but basic. Not only a musical genre, but Hip Hop is also a way of life, and this show is the conversational embodiment and representation of such. Inspiring, motivating, entertaining, and empowering ...
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A look back at ancient places and things to get more of the story, and tie in some more modern pop culture references to see where they got it right, and where they got it wrong. We also try and make sure that everyone can have fun learning about things.
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These podcasts are a reflection of Ruth & David’s ongoing conversations, which are both intimate and professional and touch on complex topics like how systems fail victims and children, how victims experience those systems, and how children are impacted by those failures. Their discussions delve into how society views masculinity and violence and how intersectionalities such as cultural beliefs, religious beliefs and unique vulnerabilities impact how we respond to abuse and violence. These f ...
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Vibes From 285

Jonathan Gray & Mark McCreary

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Podcast hosts JG and Mark discuss music from its cultural references to its often absurd lyrics and everything in between. Vibes from 285 is a show for people who want to hear music discussion and analysis.
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Welcome to NextLevel Christianity; a podcast designed to teach biblical truth, help Christians apply it to their daily lives and gain true clarity of what it means to follow Jesus. Our churches and Christian communities are continuously being influenced by cultural and worldly views and very few pastors are teaching how to live a biblical life. My name is John Alkire, please join me for important conversations where biblical truth and life application collide. So grab your bible and join in ...
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What happens when a French Armenian guy and an Aussie gal get together to discuss their favourite topic? They drop it like it's pop! Join best friends Vicken and Georgie as they bring their own lens of journalism (Vicken) and PR (Georgie) to some of the biggest stories and names in pop culture (and maybe some not so well known stories). While we can't guarantee they will always agree, we can guarantee they will put their heart and soul into each conversation. Expect some 'robust' conversatio ...
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John Edmonds Kozma is a highly experienced professional with 20 years of expertise in the entertainment industry. He is the CEO and founder of Bang Productions. This company specializes in creating short and long-form content, managing talent, and producing live shows through technology. Bang Productions is a Meta Media Partner and a TikTok LIVE Creator Network Agency, which gives it a massive social media reach of over 100 million monthly viewers and 1.2 billion annually. As a result, it is ...
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Afternoon Breakfast is an information variety show where we talk about everything from top news of the week to movies, music, and ketchup flavored potato chips! Get ready for alternative viewpoints, obscure references, and non sequitur jokes - you might even learn something!
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Good Grief

Blake Kasemeier

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Welcome to Good Grief, a place for us to have a real healthy talk about mourning and loss. In early 2018 I lost my mom to a brief, but brutal fight with lung cancer and I realized that I had no idea how to process my grief. I started journaling and researching and (eventually) healing and this podcast is a result of that process. Each episode is based on a theme that we’ll unpack with expert interviews, novice slice-of-life anecdotes and, where appropriate, some relevant cultural references ...
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An exploration of the storytelling traditions of the peoples inhabiting The Sunlit Lands, by leading scholar, Matt Mikalatos. Though some refer to it as a "fantasy land" or a "fiction," Matt Mikalatos illuminates the psychology, sociology, and cultural norms of these wonderful peoples by exploring their stories, poetry, and traditional sayings. Please be sure to see his book, "The Crescent Stone" for more about these wonderful people.
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ReSearching Diversity

Jana Vietze, Sabrina Alhanachi, Miriam Schwarzenthal, Sharleen Pevec, Tuğçe Aral, Zeynep Demir

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Join a group of six women in social sciences in their aim to increase visibility of inspiring social scientists and of cutting-edge research on ethnic, cultural, and migration-related diversity. Each episode, two hosts invite one outstanding scientist to discuss their PAST (personal path into academia), the PRESENT (research article or book chapter that has recently inspired them), and the FUTURE (recent developments and paradigm shifts in academia and social sciences). For more information ...
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Grand Rounds, a staple of American medical education for more than 100 years, spans every field of clinical practice. It is a master class on the art and science of medicine, delivered by renowned clinicians in academic settings nationwide. Yet in today's practice, where time is an all-too precious commodity, regular attendance at Grand Rounds sessions has become increasingly difficult. In response to this challenge, ReachMD brings the lecture hall to you, with these outstanding talks from t ...
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Learning things about my family history that I never thought to ask! References Katie Johnston-Goodstar & Ross VeLure Roholt (2017): “Our Kids Aren’t Dropping Out; They’re Being Pushed Out”: Native American Students and Racial Microaggressions in Schools, Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, DOI: 10.1080/15313204.2016.1263818 (My father shares some examples of microaggressions, like when a store worker ignored and refused to help my Grandma Martinez) Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath ...
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History Slam is a conversational podcast that features discussions and debates around various historical topics or issues relevant to the understanding of history. Whether we talk with a historian about their new book or a musician about including historical references in their songs, History Slam focuses on the stories of the past, how those stories influence us today, and their role in shaping our shared culture. Within a relaxed environment we’re going to try and have some fun with histor ...
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Draftsmen

Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff

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Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff are art instructors. If you love the arts, particularly the craft of drawing and painting and image-making… and you want to level up your skills or even make a living with your skills, we are here to answer your questions. We’re here to offer you advice, refer you to our resources, share your love of the craft and maybe inspire you! Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Privac ...
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19th Century philosopher Jeremy Bentham allowed his body to be put on public display after he passed on but would you allow your body to be displayed after you die? The following video and audio collection examines specific cases in which the issue of display and ownership are raised and explores how museums have handled this question. Experts share reasons for their beliefs regarding repatriation and refer to specific examples on the topic of whether remains should be returned to their coun ...
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Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay

Jamal Sterling & Khalilah Elliott

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Whatever We Want with Jay & Kay is an audio and video podcast series hosted by Jamal Sterling and Khalilah Elliott and produced by Chief Disruptor Productions. Whatever We Want is an irreverent, often comical chat show that covers a range of topics each episode – from art to politics, pop culture, current events, and everything in between – through the lens of Black life and from the unique perspectives of the show's co-hosts – Jamal Sterling, a married dad/actor/teacher and Khalilah Elliott ...
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Learn how tourism, arts and culture can deliver exceptional sensory-friendly experiences for the growing '55+' traveler market. Discover as a travel and tourism operator, or arts and cultural organization, how and why sensory-friendly changes at events and locations attracts and retains the large (and growing) segment of adult travelers who are 55 and older. Listen to exclusive podcast conversations, with leaders in tourism, tourist attractions and arts and cultural organizations who know ho ...
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“Just say the word” is homage to our relationship with words and their transformative power. This podcast aims to educate, entertain, and inspire. In every episode we invite a special guest- a celebrity, a radical thinker, a creative mind, a change-maker, a high-achiever, and ask them what is the word that defines their successes and achievements; that one special word that relates to their values, beliefs, and life experiences. We then take the conversation a step further; we dig into the s ...
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Two Jewellers and friends Annie & Anton (aka Shablamabelle and Solarge Knowles) and self-appointed Drag Race historians deliver their takes on the latest in the Drag race competition universe. Think of us as your “Match Of The Day” Presenters in the latest Queen’s competition! We come armed with fashion references, shady observations and comical debates and discuss the latest tea. Follow the conversation with #BassInYourTalkPOD and follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva ...
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Jesus Curious

Miri Nadler

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Are you curious about Jesus? Not the Jesus you've seen in movies or heard about in Sunday school - But the Jesus who lived as a Jew in the first century in a Roman province, spent the first part of his life in Egypt and whose words and actions brought with them context from Jewish and Roman cultures he was surrounded by? You're in the right place. In this podcast we're reading the book of Matthew, the gospel that was written in Hebrew specifically intended for a Jewish audience. Each week I ...
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Fluent Fiction - German: Neuschwanstein: Hidden Room & Ancient Manuscript Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/neuschwanstein-hidden-room-ancient-manuscript Story Transcript: De: Anselm stand vor dem majestätischen Neuschwanstein Schloss, sein Herz klopfte vor Aufregung. En: Anselm stood before the majesti…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Lost in the Black Forest: The Unexpected Duo's Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/lost-in-the-black-forest-the-unexpected-duos-adventure Story Transcript: De: In den frühen Morgenstunden, als die Sonne ihre ersten Strahlen durch die dichten Baumkronen des Schwarzwalds s…
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The Olympics are in full swing captivating audiences in China. A slew of dramas have aired but haven't been able to compete with Olympic buzz. Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty Season 2 Journey West starring Yang Xu Wen and Yang Zhi Gang has been a surprising delight after a strong first season. Dashing Youth, starring Hou Ming Hao, He Yu, and Hu Lian …
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Fluent Fiction - German: Conquering Fear: Lotte's Inspiring Journey in the Bavarian Alps Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/conquering-fear-lottes-inspiring-journey-in-the-bavarian-alps Story Transcript: De: Lotte stand am Anfang des Wanderwegs und atmete tief ein. En: Lotte stood at the beginning of the…
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Fluent Fiction - German: The Misplaced Backpack: Klaus's Humor-Filled School Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/the-misplaced-backpack-klauss-humor-filled-school-adventure Story Transcript: De: An diesem heißen Sommertag in der öffentlichen High School von Stadtburg war das Schulgebäude wie ein…
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Is loyalty one of the highest virtues? Is politics really founded on communion with God? Are libertarians really about liberty, or just licentiousness? Orestes Brownson has the answers to all these questions and more in his description of the nature of government! We discuss his description, beginning with the three ways man communes with God (reli…
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Get ready for a wild ride as we kick off a new segment to the podcast: The Larks. In this premiere episode, Russ sits down with a new co-host we've added to the mix, the one and only Sarah Mezzera! Coming out of a charismatic church background in a small Midwestern town, Sarah's journey to discovering the freedom found in Jesus is a tale of grit, g…
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Today's episode comes from the Into the Story podcast. Check it out if you like the idea of learning English with real-life stories - and I'm sure you do! Laurie Skreslet and a team of climbers face difficult conditions as they attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest — will they make it? If you haven't already listened to Climbing Mount Everes…
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On this episode, Perry gets to sit down with Ed Skoudis to discuss the simplicity and complexities of cybersecurity ethics. Ed's new book is The Code of Honor: Embracing Ethics in Cybersecurity. Guest: Ed Skoudis (LinkedIn) (Twitter) (Website) Books and References: The Code of Honor: Embracing Ethics in Cybersecurity, by Paul J. Maurer and Ed Skoud…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Merchant's Tale: Teamwork and Chaos in the Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/merchants-tale-teamwork-and-chaos-in-the-market Story Transcript: De: Der Marktplatz war voller Leben. En: The marketplace was bustling with life. De: Es war Sommer, und die Sonne schien hell übe…
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Join us in this incredibly moving sermon where we explore the transformative power of the Bible and its impact on lives worldwide. 🌍🙏 Hear the inspiring story of how a simple act of receiving a free Bible led to a journey of faith, healing, and connection with God's Word. 📚💚 Discover how technology and innovation are bringing the Scriptures to ever…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, David & Ruth speak about the Myth of the Domestic Violence Incident chapter David's recently published book: "Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to Transform The Way We Keep Children Safe From Domestic Violence." They discuss how an isolated incident lens: Focuses systems interventions & professi…
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Welcome to another episode of English Plus Digest, where we delve into the rich tapestry of language, culture, and the human experience. I'm your host, Danny, and today we have an inspiring and thought-provoking lineup that promises to challenge your perspectives and ignite your curiosity. First, we explore a critical question: "Do We Really Need t…
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Who doesn't love a hay bale maze???!!! This episode is a good one! (We had a few critiques, per usual, but for the most part we love it!) Lorelai and Luke ...we're making progress with these two and we loved them bumping in to each other within the maze. Lorelai and Logan's talk was significant, as well. Couple little tidbits...did you see Matt Czu…
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Superchuckamania is back with a LIVE coffee udate! Apart from coffee, we talk about some topics, do I need to detail every single one here? Maybe not. But we fully appreciate the people that read all of these little notes :) You can X/TWEET at us @superchuckaman1, we're on instagram as superchuckamania or you can just get us on the old-fashioned Em…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Greta Saves the Day: A Heroic Tale from the Science Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/greta-saves-the-day-a-heroic-tale-from-the-science-museum Story Transcript: De: Im Wissenschaftsmuseum herrschte reges Treiben. En: In the science museum, there was bustling activity. De…
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"🎤 This week on #BreakBeatWeek, Idris Goodwin delivers the latest from scorching wildfires in California to major political shifts. Tune in as we cover the Obama endorsement of Kamala Harris, Biden's exit from the 2024 race, and the start of the Summer Olympics in France. With Snoop Dogg running the torch and a surprise appearance from Celine Dion,…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Finding Hope: A Summer Day at the Community Center Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/finding-hope-a-summer-day-at-the-community-center Story Transcript: De: Das Gemeindezentrum war an diesem sonnigen Sommertag voller Leben. En: The community center was full of life on this sunny…
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Join Mary Jo (Pines) and Kellie (Pluto) as they discuss the twelfth episode of the Pinky and The Brain spin-off, "Ambulatory Abe" and "Mouse of La Mancha"! The first cartoon follows the mice as they hijack the Lincoln Memorial and impersonate the sixteenth president to sway the America masses. The second cartoon has Brain regale a pack of lab rats …
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A new season, with a more optimistic topic! For this season, we'll be reading Orestes Brownson's 1865 work The American Republic: Its Constitution, Tendencies, and Destinies. In this book, Brownson, a former socialist and Catholic convert, discusses what the nature of America really is and what it should be, as guided by providence and the truth. B…
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Fluent Fiction - German: High Stakes and Family Bonds: Siblings’ Gamble in Munich’s Casino Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/high-stakes-and-family-bonds-siblings-gamble-in-munichs-casino Story Transcript: De: Johannes und Erika standen am Pokertisch im Luxuskasino von München. En: Johannes and Erika st…
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Former k-pop boy band EXO member, Huang Zi Tao, publicly announced his relationship to Xu Yi Yang on social media on July 13. Normally, these types of announcement garners a lot of discussion but this time, there's been more mockery/ridicule. We explain who they are and why this relationship announcement missed the mark.…
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Season 7 has us on a roller coaster of emotions. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Jonathan Decker analyzes Gilmore Girls, so we felt we need a session. The Lorelai/Christopher/Luke triangle is the topic. Is Christopher a narcissist or just selfish? And, does Lorelai use her humor as a mask because she fears vulnerability? Analyze this and tha…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Lessons from the Summer Market: A Journey to Embrace Spontaneity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/lessons-from-the-summer-market-a-journey-to-embrace-spontaneity Story Transcript: De: Das Leben in der abgeschlossenen Gemeinschaft war ruhig und ordentlich. En: Life in the seclud…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Mystery in Munich: The Unlikely Airport Heist Alliances Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/mystery-in-munich-the-unlikely-airport-heist-alliances Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne über dem Münchener Flughafen schien durch die großen Fenster und tauchte die Gänge in warmes Licht. En…
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Send us a Text Message. The recently published groundbreaking, population-based study of child maltreatment in Australia found exposure to domestic violence is the most common form of maltreatment (39.6%). In this interview with Professor Daryl Higgins, one of the studies’ chief investigators, David and Ruth discuss the domestic violence specific r…
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Today's episode comes from the Into the Story podcast. Check it out if you like the idea of learning English with real-life stories - and I'm sure you do! When Laurie Skreslet attempted to climb Mount Everest in 1982, he faced dangerous avalanches, the closure of the only route up the mountain, and a life-changing moment. Level: Advanced Accent: Ca…
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In episode 7, Fan Xian goes undercover to find more details on Teng Zi Jing's case and is surprised and suspicious at how easy the entire mission was. The next day at the poetry meeting, Fan Xian tries to find his chicken leg girl but fails. Annoyed at this and Guo Bao Kun's constant provocations, he writes one poem that stuns the entire gathering.…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Uncovering Secrets: A Restorer's Journey in the Roman Heat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/uncovering-secrets-a-restorers-journey-in-the-roman-heat Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne brennt über der alten römischen Villa. En: The sun blazes over the old Roman villa. De: Klara wis…
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🙏 Thank You for Joining Us Today! 🙏 From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being here! Your presence truly matters. Amidst life's busyness, you chose to gather with God's people to hear His Word, serve others, and praise His name. Thank you! 📖 Scripture Inspiration 📖 Paul's words to the Thessalonians resonate with how we feel about you: "So w…
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Today I'm joined by NYT Bestselling author, Georgia Hunter, to chat about her novel and its subsequent Hulu and Disney+ TV adaptation, "We Were The Lucky Ones". I binge watched all of "We Were The Lucky Ones" in one sitting. I then needed to devour the book. This television series and novel could be my favourite piece of media consumed this year. I…
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Welcome to this week's episode of the English Plus Podcast! Join your host, Danny, as we explore the intricate world of language, culture, and captivating stories that expand our understanding of the world. In this special Digest episode, we kick off with a Proverb segment, diving into the age-old wisdom behind "Money doesn't grow on trees." We'll …
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Road Trip!! We’re along for the ride as the Gilmore girls are jumping in the Jag. We actually liked this episode even though it had a few flaws. Logan… romantic gesture or eye roll? Mia’s recast…we were disappointed and a confused. We’ve got inside tidbits and breaking news about the diner featured in this episode! And, a cake conversation you don’…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Fear to Flawless: Transforming Photography Dreams at Old Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/fear-to-flawless-transforming-photography-dreams-at-old-cafe Story Transcript: De: Es war ein heißer Sommertag, und ich fühlte mich nervös. En: It was a hot summer day, and I felt ner…
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It's time for the Animanicast! Featuring a review of Tiny Toons Looniversity- "The Show Must Hop On" Join your hosts Joey, Nathan and Kelly in the "Animanicast!" A podcast dedicated to Animaniacs and its sister shows in the "Reuggerverse." Today's episode features a review of the tenth episode of "Tiny Toons Looniversity." The students at ACME Loon…
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"🎤 Special Episode 50! From major IT outages affecting planes and hospitals to Trump announcing his VP pick at the RNC, Biden tests positive for COVID-19 amidst calls to step down, while Missy Elliott's tunes travel to Venus thanks to NASA. With postage stamp prices up and a dip in the Dow, there's a lot to cover. Plus, movie updates, sporting triu…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Art, Asthma, and Unexpected Alliances: A Museum Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/art-asthma-and-unexpected-alliances-a-museum-tale Story Transcript: De: Im Sommerlicht reflektieren farbenfrohe Gemälde und moderne Skulpturen auf den glänzenden Holzböden des großen, hallende…
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Send us a Text Message. Learn about how reactivity can be a trauma response, and the many others reasons driving reactivity in ourselves and society. Where does it come from and how the hell did we get here? We discuss coping measures, how to cultivate self awareness around why we're reactive, and of course, we'll get on our respective soap boxes j…
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Fluent Fiction - German: Rekindling Family Bonds: A Reunited Journey in Berlin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.org/rekindling-family-bonds-a-reunited-journey-in-berlin Story Transcript: De: Das Leben in Berlin ist hektisch und lebendig, aber an diesem Sommermorgen ist die Luft ruhig. En: Life in Berlin is…
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“If you squint hard enough, every problem is a prioritization problem.” -Harry Max UX professionals are often faced with the challenge of managing backlogged work and doing so with limited time, budget, and resources. In this episode, we chat with Harry Max about the common misconceptions with prioritization and how to get better at it over time. ⁠…
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