In this episode we take a look at what utilitarianism is, how it is often mischaracterised and argue for how it is one of the most compassionate ethical theoriesPiper's TikTok @talesofpipesReferences:Mill, J.S., UtilitarianismD. Hume, A Treatise of Human NatureJ. Bentham, An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and LegislationD. Benatar, Better Never to Have Been: The harm of coming into existenceIntro - Corcovado by Nonak Outro - Cat and Mouse by Nonak Music by Freepik

Nothing like starting a little Coug to start your day...Let's get to Opening Audio...Everyone loves pumpkins...Brandon Dawson, a manufacturing engineer from Santa Rosa, California, won the 52nd World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off with a massive 2,346-pound gourd...A man has officially broken a Guinness World Record with an unbelievable 40-second nonstop fart...A guy was very angry about his cat not cuddling with him...A Florida man with a prior battery conviction was arrested for allegedly

In this episode of Paul Burrell’s Royal Tea, Paul kicks things off by setting the record straight on some of this week’s trending royal news, from myth-busting headlines about secret palace tunnels to shedding light on the real story behind King Charles’s lavish Christmas tree. He reveals royal holiday traditions, including how junior royals like Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis help decorate the iconic Buckingham Palace tree — just as Paul once witnessed the Queen herself

IIn this episode of the Stories That Sparkle Podcast, Holly and I get to know each as she tells me about how she and her business partner Bonnie started Winchester Brew Works ten years ago. At the time, it was the only women-owned brewery with a woman as the brewer in the state. Wow! Holly’s easy-going vibes and chilled out approach to even the scariest moments make her the perfect person to create a place for community to happen and to make space for everyone to belong. She really knows how to brew

Cat & Devohn chat about being the French Toast Guy, roasting local politicians, being a comic in the midwest, working as a PCA,  golf caddying, Booing at the Van Gogh interactive exhibit, protesting police brutality, and so much more! Intro by Nature Boys Outro by Wesley Willis

Critical thinking skills require all of us to let go of our need for certainty. Are we willing to do that? RESOURCES: - Eliza Day's Tiktok- Some of Your Are Engaging in Cop Behavior- Maybe We're All So Worried About Getting In Trouble Because We Keep Trying to Get Each Other in Trouble by Hannah Glenn- A Hierarchy of Thinking Styles- Key Questions for Media Literacy- Debate Me! by Priya Jain- How to be a critic by Ayan Artan- Twitchy Witch Tiktok- Kristianna's Tiktok📓 Anna's

It's been a while since we've had Ben Proudman on the show. He travelled down from Key City Tattoo in Frederick, MD to come check out Alley Cat Tattoo and brought along Nick Filth with him to do some tattooing. The guys hang out with Nick and talk tattoos and throughout, most of the crew at Alley Cat comes in to hang for a bit as well. It's a great conversation and a lot of fun, so check it out. Nick also makes an announcement revealing a bit more about the Shenandoah Rose being held next year in

What starts with a McDonald’s coffee catastrophe turns into an unexpected lesson on friendship, healing, and the kind of laughter that cleans the soul better than any janitorial spray ever could.This week, I share how blowing Barbie (yes, that’s really what happened) taught me that sometimes the messes in life are the moments that dry us off, lift us up, and show us we belong.

Reddit rSlash Storytime r entitledpeople where Neighbors sending their relatives to my house to try to use my pool without my consent Entitled woman parked on my driveway and went to work I finally told my father's infantilizing friend that I hate him Coworker told HR I was being exclusive… for not inviting her to my wedding Entitled Neighbor Demands I Stop Using My Own WiFi Because It’s Distracting Her Plants Entitled couple plan a photoshoot at my gazebo Neighbor's mother wants my husband's

This week, Dai and David buy a VCR to record Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, cheer on the new Mr. International, share a communal experience, center themselves, promote Santa being a socialist, settle the online feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, promote Doja Cat and Mariah Carey's new music, preview Taylor Swift's new album, and much much more. This week's episode was sponsored by late stage capitalism and David Kugler Consulting. You can sign up for a free 30-minute new clien...

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Let us help you find YOUR home in Portugal...Whether you are looking to BUY, RENT or SCOUT, reach out to Carl Munson and connect with the biggest and best network of professionals that have come together through Good Morning Portugal! over the last five years that have seen Portugal's meteoric rise in popularity.Simply contact Carl by phone/WhatsApp on (00 351) 913

Settle in for a peaceful night with Grandpa’s Cozy Cat Stories — a special collection of bedtime stories for grown-ups to fall asleep to. These adult sleep stories are told in a calm, peaceful voice. This episode is paired with a dark screen so your room stays restful and distraction-free while you drift off. Inspired by classic storytelling traditions, Grandpa’s gentle narration weaves together comforting tales of curious cats, cozy nights, and quiet moments. Perfect for anyone looking to relax,

This morning on The Morning After, a man proved why you shouldn’t just Google your symptoms, a jazz band in the UK is getting booked to put cows ‘in the mood,’ the Saginaw Spirit’s Dillon Clark joined us to play Florida/Not Florida, a delicious Baja Blast can do more than quench your thirst, our MVP tried to turn lottery tickets into the store he stole them from, there’s a new Guinness World Record for most fist bumps in thirty seconds, and a family cat went on a

It happes to the best of us, just ask Mitt Romney. Animals left on a vehicle's roof. What started as a story in Morning Sunshine quickly found a local slant

This week Des & Dave compare LinkedIn v YouTube and are joined in the studio by Dawn Read, Dave Christie and Matt King.

If quantum physics has taught us anything, it’s that the observer is not a bystander. Observation changes what is observed. Reality, at its most fundamental level, behaves less like a fixed stage and more like an improvisation—an ongoing co-creation between consciousness and matter. We are not watching a play unfold from the audience; we are on stage, rewriting the script with every glance, thought, and choice.Schrödinger’s cat still sits at the center of this mystery. Before we open the box, the

Drawing on everything from Dougal and the Blue Cat to Angel Heart, from Walter Murch’s “pickle jar” of sound to Tarantino-style needle drops, Kermode turns listening into a way of seeing: treat scores as storytelling, not wallpaper; hear nostalgia without depending on it; notice how rooms, acoustics, and “vibrations” change performances; and understand why live accompaniment can transform a film in the moment. Along the way: Ken Russell’s emotional maximalism, Under the Skin’s alien minimalism,

This week I’m hanging out with Matthew Holtby. Matthew is a radio host and singer-songwriter originally from Oshawa, now based in Peterborough, Ontario. He generously spent some of his time talking with me about the loss of friendship and how we look out for each other, how music can shape and sustain connection, and even a wild ride his cat once took. It’s a heartfelt and unpredictable conversation that dives deep into what friendship really means. You can follow Matthew here: 🎸

Valencia is full of surprises, and we’re uncovering ten of its most unforgettable unique hidden gems. From hunting down the legendary Holy Grail to tackling towers with heart-pumping climbs, this city keeps you on your toes. We visit secret gardens straight out of a fairytale, a thrift store that’s saving the planet one Lladro statue at a time, and the quirkiest cat house you’ll ever see. Then there’s cafes, where the bocadillos are longer than your forearm and the ingredients are not for the faint