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Real and fictional characters come to life in this incredibly challenging work for piano that also includes musical puzzles. John Banther and Linda Carducci explore all the characters and how Schumann depicts them in music, the ciphers, discarded movements, and more. plus we enjoy a full performance of it by Sergei Rachmaninoff! Support Classical B…

Carnaval San Francisco is a two day - May 25 & 26 - extravaganza celebrating the many Latin and Caribbean cultures represented in the Bay Area, through dance, music, culture and cuisine. The unique parade takes place on Mission Street on Sunday May 26. The theme is Honor Indigenous Roots and the Grand Marshal of the parade is Nobel Peace Prize Laur…

Are the super rich entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg solely responsible for creating their wealth, or have government subsidies and incentives been a major contributor ? In which case, should they be taxed at a higher rate ? And what about the Top One Percent : should they pay more tax ? --- Send in a voice message: https://…

On this, the 212th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a couple of impaled people, a guy cliff jumping, and some fighter pilots attempting something risky. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWARD PLUS ON APPLE PODCASTS h…

Neptune successfully completed the round the world sailing race and crew member and Parkinson's patient Bertrand Delhom has completed a lifelong dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

We enjoy a full performance of the Enigma Variations at the end of the episode, but first, we get into the people and places depicted in colorful detail in Elgar's masterpiece. John Banther and Evan Keely uncover hidden clues in the music, the types of people Elgar depicts, and what the Enigma could possibly be (but isn't). Support Classical Breakd…

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This episode is the second part of the interview with Dimitri, a Greek citizen living and working in France, who explains to Gaelle the different steps to buy a property in France. We recommend listening to the first part before diving into this one. Warning: this episode is more challenging than usual because of the sound quality of Gaelle’s recor…

The Techno Optimist and Techno Pessimist camps - UpWing or DownWing respectively as the author refers to the two views of progress - have been in conflict since the 1970s. The Techno Pessimist view was in full flight recently with the fears of AI posing an existential threat to humanity. But we have been down this road before with Jeremiahs bemoani…

CSER is a Cambridge University center that studies extinction and civilizational collapse risk. Haydn Belfield is a researcher who works on nuclear weapon issues. His review of the Oppenheimer film brings a unique perspective of one who studies the actual impact of nuclear arms on humanity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

On this, the 211th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man taking pics of moose, a new Chinese exercise, some parking garage fun, and the death of Rylo Huncho CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWARD PLUS ON APPLE PODCA…

Comeback reads like an insider's Presidential Campaign Manual. And it pulls no punches as regards criticisms, painful admissions and much needed prescriptions for the Biden Campaign. With the first Presidential debate slated for June 27th - five weeks away - and Biden lagging in the polls, the author proposes a compelling revamp of the President's …

The Pentecostal Evangelical Movement has begun to focus its proselytizing activity on the Muslim World - countries like Afghanistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan. Adriana relates the unlikely story of a Brazilian missionary couple who along with other Latin American missionaries are having greater success in making conversions. --- Send in a voice me…

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With Donald Trump the presumptive Republican candidate for President, to be confirmed at the Republican Convention in Milwaukee, July 15 - 18, his MAGA Movement, will be taking a prominent place on the national stage. There are some new groups and issues that are part of the MAGA lineup for 2024 joining the group like the Proud Boys and others. Mik…

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Jimmy Lai, a media mogul and self made billionaire is paying the price for his pro-Democracy views as his trial enters its fourth month. Despite the US, UK and other countries calling for his immediate release from a show trial with a certain guilty verdict, the Chinese Government has ignored those calls. His son is campaigning for his release. ---…

Oh hey, episode 500! Totally normal episode. We hope to see you at the 4 Star for Ghostwatch! https://www.4-star-movies.com/caught-on-tape. Films: The Roast of Tom Brady (2024), The Contestant (2023), The Sympathizer (2024 Series), John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA (2024 Series), The Last Stop in Yuma County (2023), Blackout (2022), Cobra (1…

On this, the 209th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a man misusing a firearm for Instagram, a guy trying to pass an ambulance, a thief climbing through a window, and some bad Santeria. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWI…

San Francisco's tourist industry is a pillar of our economy. With 30,000 hotel rooms, world class cultural activities, and one of America's leading airports, visitors are coming back. The state earned $150 billion in 2023 from tourism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

Randy recollects his Parisian adventures. Clark pulls out his yellow handkerchief for “Cruising” and Russell reads the cards for “Tarot”. Films: Amelie (2001), The Killer (2023), Challengers (2024), Bushman (1971), Tarot (2024), Birth (2004), Humane (2024), Conan O'brien Must Go (TV Series), MILF Manor (TV Series), Unfrosted (2024), Cruising (1980)…

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Prosper is the first Peer to Peer lending platform in the United States. It has 2 million members and has facilitated $27 billion in loans since inception. All personal loans are made by WebBank.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

The AUKUS security agreement would furnish Australia with 8 nuclear powered submarines and other advanced weapons technologies. But it is costly and does Australia have the engineering expertise to build such a fleet ? And would the country become a target for China's wrath with US and UK nuclear subs stationed in Western Australia and US aircraft …

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Dimitri, a Greek citizen living and working in France, who recently bought a house near Paris. Through this conversation, Dimitri explains the different steps you need to go through to become a homeowner in France. And you will see that it’s no picnic in the park! Warning: this episode is more challenging than usu…

On this, the 208th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy riding on top of a ginger truck, a man killed by his own mouse trap, someone trying to cross a stream, and a guy climbing into his 4th story window. CLICK HERE…

Join the boys for this totally regular episode of the Overlook Hour with hosts Russell Fisher and David Dawson, and engineer Evan Jordan! Don't forget to pre-order your Unnamed Footage Festival shirt! Today's the last day: https://buy.stripe.com/14kbKg13u5h3cgg6ou Films: Never Back Down (2008), The Legend of Billie Jean (1985), One Shot (2021), Shr…

She might have been the most influential person in music of the 20th century, and few would argue with you. John Banther and Evan Keely explore her life, music, and incalculable influence, but also some of the criticism her legacy has faced in the 45 years since her passing. Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/…

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Racial and Gender bias were the subjects of a study at Stanford Law School led by Professor Julian Nyarko, Alex Salinas and Amit Haim. They used an audit approach which is common in employment and housing discrimination studies. The answer is yes to bias and it can be corrected, the team found. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…

On this, the 207th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy trying to get over an electric fence, a lady who falls into a volcano, a man doing a stunt on a flagpole, and an influencer that drowned mysteriously. CLICK HE…

Increasingly the two nations are emphasizing the issue of economic security using export controls, tariffs and approvals which have the effect of reducing the volume of trade between the two. There is a lot at stake: who will blink first ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

Randy gets down with “Hello Dankness”. Clark learns about something called 4chan and Russell was blissfully surprised with “Bliss of Evil”. And everyone chimes in for “Abigail”. Films: Tosh Show (2023 Series), Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s Let’s Make a Poop (2024), Hot Ones: Conan O'Brien Needs a Doctor While Eating Spicy Wings (2015 Series), Spac…

On this episode, we talk about the latest Universal Studios news including a potential new parade coming to the parks & we talk about all the details that Universal announced about the Stella Nova & Tera Luna Resorts. Join Club 32 Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts,…

Chuck has develop a software program - weightwatcher.ai - which helps identify the emergence of signatures of Artificial General Intelligence in Large Language Models. His research reveals early stage emergence of these signatures but more work needs to be done. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/mess…

In this episode, Gaelle explains the more subtle ways to translate the adverbs “assez” and “bien”. Commonly understood as “enough” and “well”, they in fact have more meanings than that, which can sometimes lead to confusion. Listen to this episode to understand what French people mean when they say “elle a l’air assez sympa” or “il a bien raison”. …

The US spends $500 billion annually on medical costs that could be avoided if more Americans took their prescribed meds for chronic diseases. HiDo has developed a technology to improve medication adherence while improving patient health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

On this, the 206th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a skiier doing a crazy stunt, a game of tag gone wrong, some guy ringing a bell, and a man drinking diesel. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWARD PLUS ON APPLE POD…

Randy was on board with “The People’s Joker”. Clark watches a horror classic for the first time and Russell gives a 12 star review for a new reboot. Also, everyone joins in for “Civil War”. Films: The People's Joker (2022), The Beast (2023), Poltergeist (1982), Scoop (2024), Dagr (2024), Festival of the Living Dead (2024), The First Omen (2024), Ci…

We've come to know the concerto as a work showcasing a single soloist with (or sometimes against) an orchestra, but what if a work has not 1... but 4 soloists at the same time? And what if it is also bringing in ideas from the symphony? John Banther and Evan Keely take a look at one of the defining works in the genre, show you what to listen for, a…

The Chamber promotes policies that ensure all Americans benefit from technology and that the tech industry operates responsibly and fairly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message

On this, the 205th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include a guy jumping off a cruise ship, a lady traveling in an airstream, a man angry over a gift, and someone who drank toner CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWARD PLUS …

Spillover, or zoonosis, is the infection of humans with animal viruses. In his book Spillover, David Quammen recounts the frightening phenomenon whereby EBOLA, HIV, SARS among other diseases have moved into human populations. About 60% of human diseases originated in animals. And what is the probable origin of the next pandemic ? --- Send in a voic…

Randy hits up the “Snack Shack”. Clark summons “The Piper” and Russell shows his contrarian side with his review of “Madame Web”. Films: Yannick (2023), Rubber (2010), Riddle of Fire (2023), Snack Shack (2024), The Bunny Game (2011), Monkey Man (2024), The Piper (2023), Stopmotion (2023), Madame Web (2024), The Duke of Burgundy (2014), Doctor Stran…

On this, the 204th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include some drunks at an amusement park, a guy smoking when he shouldn't have, a non-swimmer in a pool, and a Holi prank. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWARD PLUS ON AP…

The CCP is promoting the compatibility of traditional Confucian philosophy and Marxist theory. As China rejects the liberal democratic tradition of the World Order it looks to a home grown philosophy as the foundation of its worldview. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message…

In this episode, Gaelle reveals a silent but important crisis in the world of French wines. If famous bottles of Chateau-Margaux are ever so expensive, the same story is not true of the more ordinary Bordeaux wines, which have been struggling to sell in recent years. You will understand why this crisis is hitting a lot of winegrowers hard and what …

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On this episode, we breakdown all of the details about one of the lands that will be in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk. We discuss attractions, dining, meet n greets, the story, and more. Join Club 32 Help us to fund & grow the show by becoming part of Club 32! You'll get more additional content, CTM Apparel discounts, 1901 C…