Best It S A Sublime Life Podcasts (2024)

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Life’s a beach: Exploring France's coastline culture 7:19

2h ago7:19

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Pull out your sunscreen, sunglasses and bathing suits, in this week’s show Florence Villeminot and Genie Godula take you to the beach! With its 5,500 kilometers of coastline, France is a beach goers paradise. There is something for everyone, as the mainland is blessed with four distinct coastlines – the North Sea, the English Channel, the Atlantic …

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Fast, green and convenient: Exploring the ins and outs of France's TGV 7:20

2d ago7:20

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In this week’s episode, climb aboard an institution in France: the TGV. The high-speed bullet train is an important part of the French landscape that’s been connecting the far flung parts of the country for over 40 years. The first journey of a TGV was inaugurated by President Francois Mitterrand in September 1981. Not only was it an industrial fea…

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The ins and outs of 'La Poste': How France's postal service has adapted to change 6:08

1M ago6:08

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This week we take a deep dive into the national institution that is France's postal service. The French are very attached to "La Poste", though they love to complain about it too, and its evolution mirrors changes in society. Come rain or shine, postal workers in their trademark daffodil-yellow vehicles have delivered mail 24/7, making them some of…

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Fun facts and lesser-known secrets about Paris 12:17

1M ago12:17

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When you think of Paris, you probably think of the Eiffel Tower, the Seine or the Mona Lisa. But there's so much more to the capital than its greatest hits. In this edition of French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot take you to some of Paris's lesser-known tourist attractions that are definitely worth a visit and fill you in o…

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Tuna on Toast w Joe Keery - Djo - Stranger Things 20:11

2M ago20:11

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In this episode of Tuna on Toast, Stryker welcomes Joe Keery to the show! Joe Keery is not only a great actor (Stranger Things and Fargo) but also a wonderful singer/songwriter/producer. Stryker and Djo (Joe) discuss the song "End of Beginning" and the process of how Joe creates music. Stryker and Joe talk all things from great Chicago movies to wa…

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FRANCE 24 and the public media landscape: Who we are and where we come from 6:35

3M ago6:35

6:35

There is currently a debate in France about reforming the country's public TV and radio stations. We wanted to take this occasion to remind you about who we are and where we come from. Created in 2006, FRANCE 24 is part of a bigger entity called France Medias Monde, along with its international sister radio station RFI and the Arabic-language radio…

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Tuna on Toast w Phoenix - Thomas Mars 28:23

3M ago28:23

28:23

In this episode, Stryker welcomes from the band PHOENIX, Thomas Mars. Thomas tells Stryker about his love for Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bewitched and the show Dallas. The guys talk about what life was like for Thomas growing up in Versailles, France. Stryker and Thomas discuss the timeline on why and how Phoenix went from a studio band to a live band. …

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The art of taking a break: Are the French always on vacation? 6:30

3M ago6:30

6:30

In this week’s show, we focus on working life in France, or rather the time that French people take off work. The French have the reputation of being on vacation a lot. Compared to other countries, France is very generous when it comes to annual leave. So what's behind this phenomenon? On top of paid holidays, there are extra days off as well. All …

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Dispatch from the maternity front: What it's like to have a baby in France 7:15

4M ago7:15

7:15

Freshly back from maternity leave, FRANCE 24’s Florence Villeminot shares her insights about having a baby in France. While the number of births in the country is dropping, France remains one of the better performers within the European Union. One of the reasons is its healthcare system, "la Sécurité sociale", which covers the bulk of the cost of h…

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Tuna on Toast w Jakob Nowell - Sublime - Jakobs Castle 25:19

4M ago25:19

25:19

In this episode, Ted Stryker welcomes Jakob Nowell to Tuna on Toast w Stryker. Jakob tells Stryker all about his new Jakobs Castle album which is out now titled Enter the Castle. Jakob and Stryker discuss how the great Tim Armstrong worked on the album. Jakob discusses his favorite bands growing up like Queens of the Stone Age, System of a Down and…

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French farewells: More than just 'au revoir' 6:56

4M ago6:56

6:56

While "au revoir" is the most common way to say goodbye in French, we take a look at some of the other ways to bid farewell. From the regional "boujou", to "salut", to "à toute", we look at the spoken – and written – ways of saying goodbye in France. We also dive into some French traditions, from retirement parties to final farewells.…

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'La France moche': It’s not all châteaux and vineyards! 6:58

4M ago6:58

6:58

Have you heard of "La France moche", or ugly France? In this episode, we discuss how the expression is often used to describe shopping centres on the outskirts of French towns and cities. We also find out how the government wants to beautify these areas, which are particularly popular with French shoppers.…

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Off the deep end: France's love of swimming pools 6:56

4M ago6:56

6:56

With more than 3 million private swimming pools, France has more "piscines" than any other nation in Europe. We find out why the sector has been booming for years and how the government is using AI to crack down on illegal pools. We also look into the challenges, benefits and heritage of France's public swimming pools.…

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All fun and games: France's love of 'les jeux' 7:04

5M ago7:04

7:04

With "les Jeux", or the Olympic Games, just around the corner, we discuss France's love of all sorts of other games, from board games, to video games, to betting... to marbles! We also dive into how the quintessentially French game of pétanque came to be.By FRANCE 24 English

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French baked goods: Having your 'viennoiserie' and naming it too 6:35

5M ago6:35

6:35

Whether they're called a "chocolatine" or a "pain au chocolat", a "pain au raisin" or an "escargot", French pastries are meant to taste good! In this edition we explore some of the often confusing – and even potentially embarrassing – terms for French baked goods. We also discover how madeleines were not Marcel Proust's initial choice for his famed…

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Tuna on Toast w Judah and the Lion - Judah Akers 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

In this episode, we welcome frontman of Judah and the Lion, Judah Akers to Tuna on Toast with Stryker. Judah and Stryker talk about the new album, The Process and how the 5 stages of grief have inspired the songs. Judah shares his love for K. Flay and how they met and how touring with Incubus and Twenty One Pilots influenced Judah. Thanks for suppo…

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Abortion rights in France: From crime to Constitution 7:04

5M ago7:04

7:04

From crime to legal right to a “liberté”, or freedom, in the French Constitution, we take a look at the evolution of abortion rights in France. We dive into the major events that led to this historic shift. We discuss the Manifesto of the 343, a turning point legal trial, a 1920s contraception law, and how abortion providers once risked the guillot…

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That's the ticket! From prices to protests, the challenges facing French museums 6:33

5M ago6:33

6:33

As Paris's Louvre raises its prices, and as prior reservations become increasingly common, we take a look at how to make the most of French museums. We also discuss whether they should be free or not, and we discover some quirky spots to visit too.By FRANCE 24 English

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Now There Is Proof That Children In Traditional Schools Learn More 31:50

5M ago31:50

31:50

During the sixties, so-called experts promoted something called “new math.” This spirit transformed America’s classrooms. Other disciplines soon followed. English became Language Arts. History and Government were combined into Social Studies. The library morphed into the Media Center. Science kept the same name, but instruction radically changed. C…

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Is There A Christian Side In The Developing World Crisis? 27:30

5M ago27:30

27:30

China. Korea. Russia. Iran. Israel. Ukraine.These are more than just the names of countries. Each one represents a significant threat to the world order that took shape after World War II. That order survived the Cold War, armed conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, and seventy years of conflict in the Middle East – among other challenges.On February 24t…

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Amour no more: Is France in the midst of a sex recession? 6:59

6M ago6:59

6:59

In this edition we discuss the many reasons why, according to a recent poll, the French are having less sex. We also discuss the roles that abstinence, pornography, mobile phone use, the #MeToo movement, sex education and an increased openness about sex may have on French people's choices in the bedroom.…

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Bumps On The Leftist Road To Tomorrow 23:22

6M ago23:22

23:22

It is very difficult for leftists to describe their visions for the future. They will be happy to mouth the usual words, equity, inclusion and the like. However, when asked to be more specific, they are at a loss for words. There are two reasons for their speechlessness. First, many of them are so far lost in their utopian dreams that they have not…

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Make This Lent Sublime By Broadening Your Supernatural Horizons! 26:12

6M ago26:12

26:12

As this episode goes live, Ash Wednesday is only one week away. This may come as a surprise because it has been such a short time since the end of the Christmas season.As most Catholics know, Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a penitential season that lasts until Easter. Typically, most people observe lent by giving up something – perhaps a f…

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Tuna on Toast w Jacoby Shaddix - Papa Roach 44:58

6M ago44:58

44:58

In this Tuna on Toast episode, Stryker welcomes the frontman of Papa Roach, Jacoby Shaddix. The guys talk everything from early shows in Vacaville to signing with a big label to releasing Infest. It's a deep dive of everything past, present and future. This episode is filled with so many awesome stories with a ton of inspiration. Jacoby is a talent…

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Let's be 'franc': A look inside French wallets 6:35

6M ago6:35

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In this edition we take a look inside "le portefeuille", or wallet, of French people. From the national healthcare card, "la carte vitale", to ID cards, to France's coins and bank notes, we trace the history of these typically French possessions. We also find out about France's oldest institution: la Monnaie de Paris, where coins are still made.…

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France's falling birth rate: To bébé or not to bébé? 7:02

6M ago7:02

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In 2023, only 678,000 babies were born in France. In this edition of French Connections, we delve into the complex web of reasons for this dip in France's birth rate. We discuss pushback against President Emmanuel Macron's plan to fix a "infertility scourge" and demographically "rearm" the nation with babies. We also find out how France remains a b…

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The Islamic Threat To Western Civilization Is Not Limited To Israel 30:10

6M ago30:10

30:10

Other than the gathering clouds of yet another contentious election, the biggest news story of the day is the battle between Israel and the Hamas Terrorists. The media coverage of this story is telling. Israel is immediately connected with Judaism and Zionism, yet there seems to be a reluctance to draw the obvious connection of Hamas and Islam. The…

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Tuna on Toast w Flavor Flav - Public Enemy 15:45

6M ago15:45

15:45

This week on Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Flavor Flav. The legendary rapper has a new song called "Every Where Man," and he tells Stryker all about how it came together -- including teaming up with Chuck D again. Flavor Flav also discusses the history of Public Enemy, as well as the group's lasting impact. Why did Flavor Flav start wearing a c…

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Iconic French fashion: From berets to ballerina flats 6:58

6M ago6:58

6:58

From striped tops, to berets, to ballerina flats, this week on French Connections we discuss which clothes are iconically French. We dive into the history of some of these sartorial splendours, as well as the French origins of the word fashion. We also look to the future and explore what the French school uniform could look like.…

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Seriousness And Serenity In The Life Of A Family 22:30

6M ago22:30

22:30

Welcome to the Return to Order Moment. We hope that you find these weekly podcasts to be both informative and a blessing.Today, we are going to shift gears a bit and bring you a message from the founder of the International TFP Movement, Professor Plinio Correa de Olivera. This message concerns three virtues – seriousness and serenity as listed in …

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Tuna on Toast w Brent Smith - Shinedown 57:53

6M ago57:53

57:53

In this episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker interviews Brent Smith, lead singer of Shinedown! Brent starts out talking about an elderly fan who recently went viral because of her love for Shinedown and "The Sound of Madness". He also discusses the band’s hugely popular 2008 album, ‘The Sound of Madness,’ and why it was such a major moment in Shinedow…

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French forests: Putting down roots 6:34

7M ago6:34

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Into the woods we go on this week's French Connections. Over 30 percent of mainland France is covered by forests. It's the fourth most forested country in Europe. We explore this heritage, why France’s trees are suffering, and how, for some, hugging a tree can do a body good.By FRANCE 24 English

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So - Called Liberal Christianity Satisfies Neither Man Nor God 27:38

7M ago27:38

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Recently, many Americans have become interested in the so-called Gilded Age. The term itself comes from the title of a little-read book by novelist Mark Twain.Today, it is easy to get swept up in the lavish clothes and elaborate social rituals of that period. It is so different from the modern age, where there are no rules and many believe that jea…

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Tuna on Toast w Taking Back Sunday - Adam Lazzara 49:39

7M ago49:39

49:39

In this episode, Stryker welcomes Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday to Tuna On Toast. Taking Back Sunday's new album, 152, is out now. Adam discusses how it came together and reveals why working with a pop producer had a HUGE impact on this album. Adam also talks to Stryker about how recording technology has changed over the years and his own st…

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Rude or polite? French greetings and how to avoid a faux pas 6:56

7M ago6:56

6:56

Are the French polite? Or are they rude? This week on French Connections we tackle these stereotypes. We also delve into some of the basic etiquette rules that tourists need to know in order to avoid a faux pas. Be it a "bonjour", a "coucou", "la bise" or "un check", we explore the importance – and power – of French greetings.…

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No Matter What So-Called Conservatives Say, The Pro-Life Movement Must Continue 27:23

7M ago27:23

27:23

As this podcast goes live, the final preparations are being made for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on January 19, 2024.The date for the annual event was first chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the disastrous Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. When that decision was overturned, many hoped that the pro-abortion – often inappropriately re…

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French resolutions: How France kicks off the New Year 7:10

7M ago7:10

7:10

Bonne année ! Happy New Year! This week on French Connections we take a look at the top New Year's resolutions among the French. We also discuss why some people no longer make them, how Dry January has created political controversy in France and how the tradition of "la galette des rois" (king cake) may be an early temptation to break some of those…

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A Philosophical Self - Portrait By Plinio Corrêa De Oliveira 50:20

7M ago50:20

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Today, the Return to Order Moment wants to introduce its listeners to one of the most significant men of the Twentieth Century. His significance lies in the fact that he diligently opposed the Zeitgeist that made the last century the moral cesspool that it was.This man founded the international TFP movement. His biographer referred to him as “the C…

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Tuna on Toast w Matt Skiba - Alkaline Trio 48:53

7M ago48:53

48:53

Ted Stryker welcomes the awesome Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio to Tuna on Toast! Matt and Stryker talk about the band's new album, 'Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs' and how he chose that title. Matt details his childhood and his Mom and Dad's experience in the Vietnam War. He also tells a story of going to see Social Distortion as a kid, along with early…

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50in50_challenge David Coleiro 31:00

7M ago31:00

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David Coleiro is a former colleague, healthcare strategy consultant and the founder of the 50in50 Charity Fitness Challenge. The challenge is simple (on paper least!): 50 work outs in 50 days. It’s goals are to raise awareness and money for the fantastic Maggie’s Centres and their work in supporting cancer patients and their familes, to create a co…

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America Needs To Sort Through The Disastrous Foreign Policy Decisions Inspired By Henry Kissinger 34:55

7M ago34:55

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Usually, Americans tend to ignore foreign policy. It is messy and tricky and difficult to understand. However, the death of Henry Kissinger last month recalled one of the few periods that foreign policy was on the newspapers’ front pages.For those born since the disastrous Vietnam War, if may be difficult to understand why Dr. Kissinger was so famo…

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'Le réveillon de Noël': Digging into the French Christmas feast 6:30

8M ago6:30

6:30

From oysters to snails to the Provence tradition of 13 desserts, this week on French Connections we take a look at the classic French Christmas meal. Traditionally held on Christmas Eve, it is often a festive, family affair. We also discuss how best to keep family discussions around the dinner table from getting too heated.…

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The Nativity According To Abbe Constant Henri Fouard, Episode 2 25:26

8M ago25:26

25:26

We want to welcome you to episode two of The Return to Order Moment’s Christmas gift to our listeners, taken from The Christ, the Son of God: A Life of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by Abbe Constant Henri Fouard.Last week, we brought you the events surrounding the Annunciation, Visitation, and the Dreams of Saint Joseph. This week, we will pick …

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Paris transport: Will it be ready for the Olympics? 7:10

8M ago7:10

7:10

Paris is racing against time to get its mass transit system ready for the 2024 Summer Olympics. This week on French Connections, we take a look at the promises that have been kept and those that have fallen to the wayside. We also discuss how much metro tickets will actually cost and how politicians have been voicing concern over whether the French…

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The Nativity According To Abbe Constant Henri Fouard, Episode 1 26:23

8M ago26:23

26:23

We want to welcome you to the Christmas episode of the Return to Order Moment. In this annual celebration, we attempt to help you deepen your celebration of this Holy time by reading material that our listeners would be unlikely to find otherwise.This year, we turn to Abbe Constant Henri Fouard (1837-1903). He was part of a tradition of priests who…

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'Fin d'année' festivities: Exploring France's holiday traditions 6:30

8M ago6:30

6:30

From hanging Christmas trees from the ceiling to the "Père Fouettard", we take a look at some of France's end-of-year traditions. We also discuss debates over tipping at New Year, nativity scenes in public places and whether presents should be opened on December 24 or 25.By FRANCE 24 English

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The Church Must Not Follow Pope Francis’s Left Turn Into The Future 31:55

8M ago31:55

31:55

As Pope Francis ages, he appears to become more consistent. Normally, that would be a good thing. However, the trend seems to be that the aging pontiff is consistently wrong on every new issue. He appears to be so enamored of radical leftism, that he seems willing to take the Church down every radical road. Today’s podcast will look at three areas …

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The Honor, Importance And Beauty Of Titles – A Discourse By Plinio Corrêa De Oliveira 23:28

8M ago23:28

23:28

We Americans don’t usually think much of titles. In fact, this disdain was written into our Constitution, where Article I, Section 9, Clause 9 states, “No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States.”Not only that, but any government official must get the permission of Congress before accepting one from a foreign king.So, we tend to tur…

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Christianity Proves Remarkably Resilient To Leftist Attacks 36:45

9M ago36:45

36:45

Radicals and Revolutionaries always make the same mistake. They all think that the Church is just going to roll over and die. Perhaps Josef Stalin posed this error most succinctly when he asked, “How many divisions does the Pope have?” In his mind, it was the size of the army that made you strong. Nothing else mattered. The Church had no army, exce…

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Tuna on Toast w Marvelous 3 1:01:59

9M ago1:01:59

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This episode of Tuna On Toast, Stryker sits down with Butch Walker and Jayce Fincher of Marvelous 3. The band has been gone for over 20 years, but recently got back together. Butch reveals what led to the Marvelous 3 reunion and discusses the band’s new album, IV. The guys also go back in history, reliving how Marvelous 3 got started and their brea…

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