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In this episode I am driving through the LA National Forrest and talking about Chapparal Yucca aka Quixote aka Spanish bayonet, latin name hesperoyucca whipplei. Great plant!

After years of paranormal encounters in their youth, the narrator makes a conscious decision to close themselves off from the spiritual world, becoming a self-described “ghost-repellent.” Wherever they go, spiritual activity seems to vanish—until they find a charming house for rent that refuses to stay quiet. On move-in day, the house immediately makes its presence known, calling the narrator’s name and opening the back door repeatedly. But when the narrator calmly sets boundaries with the spirit, the disturbances cease—except for one chilling moment when a baking pan flies across ...

TWiM explains two strategies for bacterial competition for resources: by laying down a slippery lipid and pushing away competitors, or by breaking open cells with a spike, liberating essential nutrients. Become a patron of TWiM. Links for this episode: Secreting a slippery lipid (mBio) Lysing neighboring cells for nutrients (Science) Underwater hockey (YouTube Music used on TWiM is composed and performed by Ronald Jenkees and used with permission. Send your microbiology questions and comments to twim@microbe.tv

In this episode, Wayne and Brian catch up on the recent hiatus from the show, addressing inquiries from followers about their absence and updating listeners on Wayne's personal journey with mental health. Wayne shares deeply personal experiences, including his battle with major depression and how seeking help made a significant difference.They emphasize the importance of taking care of one's mental health and the need to break the stigma around men seeking help. They also touch on the importance of creating content that resonates with their audience, and discuss the impact of AI on analyzing ...

In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the most common alternatives to the Langstroth hive, including Top Bar, Horizontal (Long Langstroth and Layens), and Warre hives. Each of these styles offers something different, from lower lifting demands to more natural comb construction. We cover how they work, who they’re best suited for, and what you need to consider before making a change — including frame support, extraction limitations, and realistic tradeoffs. This episode also includes a listener mention of how horizontal hives can provide better accessibility for disabled ...

☯️Physics of the Mystics: Light, Trust, and Duality The provided text explores the dual nature of reality, drawing parallels between the scientific concept of light as both a wave and a particle and Chassidic mystical teachings. It introduces the idea that just as light can shift between undefined (wave-like) and defined (particle-like) states, our existence oscillates between infinite potential and manifested reality. The text emphasizes the spiritual mechanism of trust in God (Bitachon), which allows individuals to access boundless possibilities beyond conventional limitations, while ...

In this episode, we chat to Patti Durand from Bright Track Consulting. Patti talks us through her background in agriculture, her work with farm families, and her transition to consulting and authorship with her book "The Future Leader - The Successor's Guide to Family Business Leadership," which focuses on empowering the successor generation in family businesses. We dig into Patti's experiences with communication challenges in families, the impact of legacy, and her methodology for working with families to improve communication and plan for succession. To learn more about Patti's book and ...

Today we welcome ourselves—Wallace and Ed—onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ For this special 350th episode, we take a step back from interviews to chat candidly about health, mindset, and the path from 139kg to 114kg in just 8 weeks. 🏋️‍♂️💬We reflect on why weight gain happens so easily in desk jobs, the mental shift it took to start losing it, and the balance between accountability and kindness. From raw milk debates to diet changes, it’s an open, honest look at personal health journeys. 🥩⚖️Ed brings insight from his active lifestyle and audible habit, while Wallace shares ...

Psalm 22 predicted Christ’s crucifixion in detail a thousand years before it occurred. Fulfillment of these prophecies proves divine authorship and purpose. The cross is the ultimate expression of God’s power and love. For more creation resources, visit https://creationmoments.com/

Neste episódio eu falo sobre a grande transição jamais vista na história da humanidade a partir do mês de julho de 2025. Se isso tem a ver com o fato de que em um curto espaço de tempo todos os planetas lentos trocam de signo e o último a fazer isso é urano agora no dia 7 de julho de 2025 que ingressa no signo de gêmeos. Esse mês de julho nós ainda temos mercúrio retrógrado no signo de leão, Saturno e Netuno retrógrados no signo de Áries… enfim uma nova ordem mundial será desenhada agora a partir do segundo semestre. Para compreender melhor esses fenômenos do ponto de vista...

🎙️ Sasquatch Theory Podcast | Bigfoot Encounters with Ty from Oregon In this episode, I sit down with Ty from the state of Oregon to hear about his chilling Bigfoot encounters deep in the Pacific Northwest wilderness. Ty shares his firsthand experiences involving strange vocalizations, eerie whistles in the woods, massive footprints, and mysterious tree structures. He describes discovering bent trees, possible nesting sites, and even coming face-to-face with a creature in the brush. Ty’s detailed accounts paint a vivid picture of Sasquatch activity in the Oregon backcountry—where the ...

Geheimnisvoller Riese und kluge Familienbande... Mach's dir bequem und kuschel dich ein! Dieser Podcast wird durch Werbung finanziert. Infos und Angebote unserer Werbepartner: https://linktr.ee/EinschlafenMitPodcast Hier geht's zum Wikipedia-Artikel. Der Artikel wurde redaktionell überarbeitet: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elefanten CC BY-SA 4.0

Welcome to Shellphone! This episode, we are hearing from Jessica Sportelli about her work as a marine bioacoustic scientist. You'll learn all about the types of sounds that dolphins and whales make, and how bioacoustics relates to predator-prey interactions and dolphin health. We also talk about the importance of education, accessibility in science, and collaborating with local and indigenous communities.@nmmfoundation@shellphonepodcast@breachthesurface@coastalcreative.tv@choppingblocksoapcoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donations

Nature's 2022 special issue on racism in science spawned a follow-up Q&A series with researchers who champion inclusion in their workplace or community.Now eight of the 21 Changemakers who have appeared in the series so far revisit their stories in a podcast series that also explores their career journeys and the impage of their research.Kendall Powell, the senior careers editor who launched the article series in May last year, explains how and why it came about, and the criteria for choosing a Changemaker.“The inclusive practices that these researchers follow result in richer ...

Com o objetivo de reconhecer e valorizar os cafeicultores da Região do Cerrado Mineiro na safra 2025/2026, o 13º Prêmio Região do Cerrado Mineiro celebra aqueles que fazem da região uma referência mundial em qualidade, sustentabilidade e rastreabilidade na produção de cafés de origem controlada. Promovido pela Federação dos Cafeicultores do Cerrado, com o apoio do Sebrae Minas, o prêmio é fundamentado nos pilares da intercooperação, conectando toda a cadeia do café e aproximando os consumidores finais da origem Cerrado Mineiro.A iniciativa reconhece os melhores cafés dos 55 ...

Today on the Gestalt Gardener, Felder joins us in the studio to take your questions about questionable soil, confusing bugs, and perplexing moss. Let's get dirty!Listen to Felder on NPR's 1A: Growing Your Flower Garden This SpringEmail Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday mornings at 9 and Saturday mornings at 10 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Have you heard On the Media’s Peabody-winning series The Divided Dial? It’s awesome and you should, and now you will. In this episode they tell the story of shortwave radio: the way-less-listened to but way-farther-reaching cousin of AM and FM radio. The medium was once heralded as a utopian, international, and instantaneous mass communication tool — a sort of internet-before-the-internet. But, like the internet, many people quickly saw the power of this new technology and found ways to harness it. State leaders turned it into a propaganda machine, weaponizing the airwaves to try and ...

Nobelpreisträger treffen auf Spitzentalente: Wie umgehen mit den Feinden der Wissenschaft, wie die Forschungsfreiheit verteidigen? Wie die Zukunft nachhaltig gestalten und wie KI dazu nutzen? Wir diskutieren darüber, was von der 74. Nobelpreisträgertagung in Lindau bleibt, auf der sich Spitzenforscher über die Zukunft der Chemie und über die Schnittstellen zu Gesellschaft und Politik ausgetauscht haben.

Do we have another comet visiting from outside the solar system? What is Oumuamua? Is the Ring of Fire amping up in activity? Is leukaemia genetic? Does exposure to certain chemicals increase your risk of cancer? Why are early health screenings so important? How do you measure the risk of certain health treatments? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In this cozy episode, host Ashleigh Bodell returns from her magical adventures in Iceland—full of volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, and deep personal insights—to guide us into the sacred, watery wisdom of Cancer season.This episode is all about honoring where we’ve come from while courageously moving forward, blending the themes of emotional depth, intuition, and nurturing that Cancer season embodies. Ashleigh shares correspondences, crystal allies (like moonstone, blue calcite, rose quartz, and carnelian), ritual ideas, and tarot insights—all with her signature humor, vulnerability, ...