In 1940, with the Nazis sweeping through France, Henri Matisse found himself at a personal and artistic crossroads. His 42-year marriage had ended, he was gravely ill, and after decades at the forefront of modern art, he was beset by doubt. As scores of famous figures escaped the country, Matisse took refuge in Nice, with his companion, Lydia Delectorskaya. By defiantly remaining, Matisse was a source of inspiration for his nation.While enemy agents and Resistance fighters played cat-and-mouse in

Arch Oboler, known for pushing the boundaries of radio drama with surreal plots, grotesque sound effects, and existential dread. He served as both narrator and architect of the terror, introducing each episode as “Mr. O.”Each episode is a standalone horror tale, often adapted from Oboler’s original Lights Out scripts. They run ~30 minutes and feature intense psychological themes, eerie soundscapes, and unexpected twists. The stories blend supernatural horror, science fiction, and psychological

We spoke to motoring expert Thami Masemola about South Africa’s place in the EV revolution. Highlights include Toyota’s final Hilux Legend 55 launch, Bridgestone’s new Dueler AT/002 tyre, and Vusi "Cat" Matlala’s blue-light adventures. Tested: the R1.2m, 7-seater Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid with long range. In F1, Khayalami gets nod for 3 GPs, Verstappen sets a lap record, and McLaren faces Monza controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a text Is he a murderer... or just really, really good with his hands? This week on Cocktails & Cliterature, host Constance gets delightfully unhinged with author Cynthia St. Aubin, whose paranormal rom-com Love Bites is packed with haunted art, hot bosses, voyeur kinks, and one extremely chaotic cat lady heroine. They spill the tea on writing psychopath romance, monster smut, and the sexy terror of asking for your worth in a job interview while trying not to stare at your boss’s ...

The action's really pickin' up, pardners. Han and Muurgh both race to rescue their respective partners from horrible, cult-based slavery with some tastefully designed explosions. Also, they stuff a bunch of antiques into a backpack, do some fancy flying, attend a space-cat wedding, and have some tastefully off-screen sexy times. Plus, we ask: what do we read next?

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In every tale of the witch, something moves just beyond her body - a cat’s green eyes, a hare in the fields, a raven circling overhead. These are the familiars: companions, protectors, and echoes of the witch’s own spirit. In this episode of Hex & Muse, we walk with them. From the witch trials of England and Scotland, where imps and “witch’s teats” became deadly evidence, to the enduring image of the old woman and her cats. From Shakespeare’s Graymalkin to Pullman’s dæmons, from Jiji in K...

Hosts Meredith Fierke, Tami Resler, and Jess Prill bring you a podcast about life through the lens of a working artist, and living creatively through the constraints of reality. This month they discuss angsty teen art, old cassette recordings, large piles of cat food and kidnapping elderly dogs.

Set in post-war Europe, Harry Lime is drawn into a covert operation involving a seemingly innocent music box that conceals microfilm containing military secrets. A mysterious woman hires Lime to retrieve the box, claiming it’s a sentimental keepsake. But as Lime digs deeper, he discovers the box is part of a larger spy network, and he’s now a pawn in a Cold War game of cat and mouse.

Desmond Dunn is learning, building, and leading. He is working to bring affordable, community-driven development (no subsidies needed) to his own community in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this episode, we explore how prosperity reshaped the starter home and even what role developers play in where you meet your spouse.

Hosts Lina and Emily chat through Pandora’s new autumn releases — from Disney character charms like Cheshire Cat, Tangled pieces and Halloween picks, to textured mini charms and dainty diamond studs. They discuss styling ideas, special details like glow-in-the-dark accents, enamel and engravable pieces, and the fresh talisman collection.The episode also includes a Christmas sneak peek (Sven, Olaf, snowflakes, polar bears and a 2025 ornament), top styling tips, and a reminder about the My Christmas

https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! "Our Miss Brooks Radio" offers listeners a wonderful re-creation of the classic radio program, broadcasted daily in podcast form. Rediscover the intelligent and often hilarious Miss Brooks as she tackles the trials of teaching, deals with eccentric colleagues, and navigates school life. Perfect for enthusiasts of old time radio and new listeners alike, this podcast blends

“Chrissie Cartwright wants more than anything, she wants specificity. So she doesn’t necessarily need to know what all of the relationships are that you’re playing, as long as it’s clear.” In this newest episode, we chat with Michael Robert-Lowe, the actor currently playing Old Deuteronomy in the International tour of CATS. They dive into Michael's journey with the show, his thoughts on the character dynamics, and how he interprets various elements of the musical. From discussing the musical's

September's Books- Night of the Living Cat by Hawkman -Kaiju no.8 by Naoya Matsumoto October's Books -Twilight by Stephenie Meyer -A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas -One Day at Horrorland & Attack of the Jack-O-Lanterns by R.L. Stine -The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins -1984 & Animal Farm by George Orwell

This week, we’re diving into Carry On, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse, a collection of short stories that perfectly captures the hilariously lopsided dynamic between the clueless Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves. If you’ve never read Wodehouse before, this is the perfect entry point-sharp, charming, and laugh-out-loud funny. In this episode, we talk about what makes the Jeeves and Wooster stories so enduring, from Wodehouse’s pitch-perfect dialogue to the delightful absurdity of upp...

A new study recommends expanding the definition of a potentially catastrophic storm to include real hazards — like storm surge and rainfall.

Nick Filardi returns to talk coloring, film, and his recent comic writing project for the ISLANDS IN THE SKY Kickstarter. He’s super busy with comics like POWERS 25, MURDER PODCAST, CAT NINJA, EC COMICS, TASTE OF JUSTICE, and CULT OF THE LAMB. While hard to spot on social media, Nick can be found on your LCS racks, and his Discord Server.ISLANDS IN THE SKY Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/appalachiacomics/appalachia-comics-projectBluesky

Our guest is Anthony DeLongis. He's a master in virtually every weapons system there is--sword, knife, whip, firearms, etc. He was the guy who instructed Cat Woman Michelle Pfeiffer the art of the whip in the Batman series. His website is delongis.com and you can sign up to take online classes with him or visit him at his ranch in the Los Angeles area.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/voices-of-the-west497/donations

This week's storyteller is Drew Neitzey!  From a made up game of tag, to our shared fear of heights, and his cat Hubble, Drew and I share some great stories on this week's episode!And, you gotta go check out @vocesings on Instagram to hear Drew's fantastic singing!Follow Drew at @dneitzeyFollow Stories on Tape!IG: @storiesontapepodYoutube: Stories on Tape PodcastHave a story you'd like to share?  Email us at storiesontapepodcast@gmail.com

Today on Sisters Uncensored we’re talking all things AI, robots, and how much technology runs our lives. From Alexa and Siri to robot feeders and litter boxes, Jessica talks about how her cat Wednesday is living in the future with smart gadgets for food, water, and even the bathroom. We also get into our experiences with ChatGPT, how we actually use it day to day, and the funny way one of Jessica’s team members types extra politely just in case AI decides to turn on us. (We all know that per...