Charismatic Prayer, Psychedelics, & The New Activism
In this episode, host Nolan interviews Josh Brahinsky, author of *Tongues of Fire*, about how charismatic prayer—especially speaking in tongues—acts as a mind‑body practice that reshapes the brain, fostering creativity, empowerment, and a sense of surrender. Brahinsky explains that these neuro‑anthropological effects mirror those of psychedelics, loosening predictive brain patterns and opening individuals to new thoughts and actions. He traces the historical roots of Pentecostal revivalism, showing how its early countercultural, socially progressive ethos has shifted over decades into diverse political expressions, from left‑wing activism to right‑wing populism. The conversation highlights how spiritual experiences can fuel both community organizing and broader sociopolitical movements.
The 31-Pitch 1970s Yosemite Route Opened by Canadians
In 1972 Canadian climbers Hugh Burton and Steve Sutton completed the first ascent of Magic Mushroom, a 31‑pitch, Grade VI 5.10 A4 route on El Capitan. After a storm‑forced retreat the previous year, they returned equipped with a pioneering nylon wall...
How to Build Good Habits that Last, According to a Navy SEAL
Retired Navy Admiral William McRaven argues that lasting success stems from tiny daily habits rather than grand vision. He promotes simple rituals—like making the bed or completing a morning task—to trigger positive feedback loops, reduce decision fatigue, and build momentum. McRaven...
Old Man of the Woods – Cape Perpetua
Seattle‑based Miranda Elliott’s project Old Man of the Woods releases *Cape Perpetua*, an ambient avant‑pop album that deepens the spiritual‑ecological blend first hinted at on 2025’s *Tendrils*. Each track opens with a poem, guiding listeners through minimalist beginnings that swell...
In John Constable’s Hometown, a Trio of Shows Marks His 250th Birthday
A trio of exhibitions at Christchurch Mansion in Suffolk commemorates the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth. The first show, "Constable: A Cast of Characters," displays over 100 artworks and personal items, revealing his family, mentors, and early influences. The...
Robert Pattinson Praises Script for The Batman: Part II
Robert Pattinson praised the script for The Batman: Part II, calling it extraordinary and daring. He told Deadline that director Matt Reeves is taking big creative swings, promising a film that differs from the 2022 debut. The sequel, which earned over...
Albee Layer Surfs What Might Be Maui’s Most Dangerous Slab
Albee Layer, a renowned big‑wave surfer, recently rode one of Maui’s most treacherous slab waves, captured in a viral Tucker Wooding video. The steep, hollow face—often deemed unsurfable—draws a niche group of elite surfers including Steve Roberson, Ramon Rode and...
Annotated Songs: Hazards of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles...)
Colin Meloy’s Substack series "Annotated Songs" launches with a deep dive into "The Prettiest Whistles," the opening track of the Decemberists’ concept album Hazards of Love. The post breaks down the song’s narrative structure, folk instrumentation, and lyrical symbolism, linking...
All Human Diseases Emerge From Nature, Not Labs
Our government has gone full idiot. Every single human infectious disease, from smallpox and influenza to AIDS and Ebola, originally spilled into our species from nature. I know of zero exceptions to this rule (please enlighten me if you do) We don’t...
Human Potential Lies in Action, Not Just Knowledge
"Man has a large capacity for effort. In fact it is so much greater than we think it is that few ever reach this capacity. We should value the faculty of knowing what we ought to do and having the...
AI Software for Smart Glasses Wins £1m Prize for Technology to Help People with Dementia
CrossSense Ltd’s AI‑powered smart glasses, featuring the Wispy conversational assistant, have won the £1 million Longitude prize for dementia technology. The glasses combine a camera, microphone and speakers to deliver real‑time verbal cues and floating text that help wearers complete daily...
Pasqal and Kipu Quantum Demonstrate Analog Counterdiabatic Optimization on 100 Qubits
Pasqal and Kipu Quantum have experimentally realized Analog Counterdiabatic Quantum Computing (ACQC) on neutral‑atom platforms, scaling the protocol to 100 qubits to solve the Maximum Independent Set (MIS) problem. By analytically deriving counterdiabatic corrections for Rabi frequency, detuning and phase,...
Demotivational Speaker Encourages Relaxation, Rejecting Imposed Standards
I want to be the first 'demotivational speaker' that gives keynotes telling people to relax, do less, and stop trying to live up to standards they never agreed to in the first place.
New Landmark Studies on Sweet Taste and Low/No Calorie Sweeteners
Three new large‑scale randomized trials have filled a critical evidence gap on low‑ and no‑calorie sweeteners (LNCS). The EU‑funded SWEET study showed that replacing sugar with LNCS helped participants maintain 1.6 kg more weight loss over 12 months without cardiometabolic harm. The...
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These Are the 4 Places in the World Where You Can Swim With Humpback Whales
Swimming alongside humpback whales is a rare, regulated experience offered at only four locations worldwide. The sites—Vava’u in Tonga, Mo’orea and Rurutu in French Polynesia, Ningaloo Reef in Australia, and the Silver Bank in the Dominican Republic—each have distinct seasonal...
New Real-World Evidence Supports the Use of AI in Lung Cancer Screening
A prospective trial of 911 asymptomatic patients undergoing low‑dose chest CT showed that AI‑assisted nodule detection modestly increased interpretation time by about 15 seconds but significantly boosted the identification of Lung‑RADS‑positive nodules. Radiologists using the AI tool reported roughly double...
Tricking Temperature Perception Boosts Cycling Performance in Heat
Coming from Toronto and trying do mile reps in the middle of a heat wave in Tucson, I keep this study in mind: “Deception of ambient and body core temperature improves self paced cycling in hot, humid conditions,” Castle et al.,...
Tiny Colostrum Drops Are Normal, Not Low Supply
So many new moms think they have low supply in the first few days because only drops are coming out. The baby wants to be on the breast constantly, which makes it feel like they're not getting enough. Some start...
Full Album Stream: Putred –Blestemul Din Adânc
Romanian death‑metal quintet Putred is set to release its third full‑length, *Blestemul Din Adânc*, a ten‑track album that includes a Benediction cover. The record, recorded in Deva and Timișoara and mastered in London, will be available on CD and digitally...
Fluorescent Ruby-Like Gems Have Been Found on Mars for the First Time
NASA's Perseverance rover has identified tiny corundum crystals—ruby or sapphire‑like gems—inside a Martian pebble named Hampden River. The rover’s SuperCam instrument used dual‑laser spectroscopy and luminescence imaging to match the spectral signature of the grains to laboratory ruby standards. This...
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This Clever Travel Hack Lets You Enjoy the Netherlands’ Iconic Tulip Fields Without the Crowds Each Spring
Each spring the Netherlands’ tulip season draws massive crowds to flagship sites like Keukenhof. A lesser‑known alternative is the delta island of Goeree‑Overflakkee, where €82 million worth of bulbs are cultivated and the fields remain largely uncrowded. Visitors can reach the...
How to Get Back Into Running This Spring
Winter’s extreme cold and snow left many runners deconditioned, disrupting training plans and canceling races across the U.S. As temperatures rise, experts warn that a sudden return to pre‑winter mileage can increase injury risk. Cardiologist Dr. Tamanna Singh and coach...
Is That Bullshit? Hip Check: Does the Body Keep the Score?
In this episode, host Mike debates the popular claim that "the body keeps the score," exploring its origins in Bessel van der Kolk’s trauma work and how it’s been interpreted in yoga culture, especially the idea that trauma is stored...
Filming in Sagkeeng with Indigenous Filmmaker Jordan Molaro
Filming on location in Sagkeeng Anicinabe as part of a #HomeStreetProduction. First time working with talented #Neechi film maker & story teller, Jordan Molaro 👊🏽⚡️#indigenousfilm
Poppy H – SICK STREET
Poppy H, known for ambient smartphone productions, releases his first dance‑floor‑oriented album, SICK STREET. The record was recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely on a mobile phone, showcasing a DIY approach to electronic music. It blends garage, hardcore, 8‑bit chiptune, boom‑bap,...
Women Building Wealth with Leah Hadley
In this live interview, wealth strategist Leah Hadley discusses her new book, *Intentional Money*, which offers a six‑pillar framework for women to define and achieve their own version of wealth. She shares her unconventional path from sociology teacher to equity‑research...
Building Trust in the Future of Quantum Computing
Researchers at Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) have launched a formal‑methods program to make quantum computers trustworthy. Their Laboratory on Formal Methods for Quantum Computing has introduced Concurrent Dynamic Quantum Logic (CDQL), a framework that can model...
The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent
Liz Nugent’s new novel *The Truth About Ruby Cooper* follows the split‑screen lives of Boston‑raised Ruby and her sister Erin after a traumatic incident shatters their privileged family. The narrative jumps between Boston and Dublin, exposing a web of secrets,...
Spring Cleaning.
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When Leaders Feel Understood, Coaching Works
Feedback from one of my coaching clients: “No, seriously. You do get it.” One of the best pieces of feedback I never get tired of hearing. It’s hard to work with a coach, especially at the leadership level, if you don’t...
Millions of Books Flood Market, Self‑Publishing Dominates
Anyone who's wondering why it's so hard to get your book noticed... @janefriedman reported in her newsletter today that according to Bowker (which reports on titles published with ISBNs), more than 4 million books are now published each year, with...
Why Doesn’t Astronomy Magazine Recognize Messier 110?
Astronomy magazine does not list Messier 110 because the original Messier catalogue, compiled by Charles Messier, stops at 103 objects. Although Messier observed the Andromeda satellite galaxy, he never assigned it a Messier number, and it was only added by amateur Kenneth Glyn Jones...
Swap The Pricey Napa Trip For A Day Out At These 5 Dreamy Midwestern Wineries, According To Reviews
Travelers seeking wine experiences are turning to the Midwest as a cost‑effective alternative to Napa Valley. The region boasts 20 American Viticultural Areas and hundreds of wineries, with five standout estates—Brys Estate in Michigan, Urban Vines in Indiana, Wollersheim in...
The RPE Scale Explained: How Lifters Use Effort to Drive Strength and Muscle Gains
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale lets lifters gauge effort instead of relying solely on fixed percentages of a one‑rep max. By estimating reps‑in‑reserve, athletes can adjust load daily to match sleep, stress, nutrition and fatigue levels. The article...
Try These Glute Exercises to Unlock Unshakeable Knees
Coach and ultrarunner Meg Takacs emphasizes glute medius conditioning to protect knee stability. She outlines four targeted exercises—Cossack squats, weighted glute bridges, abduction/adduction drills, and box step‑ups—each with scaling options. Proper form shifts load from the knee to the glutes,...
London to Host First Korean Food Festival in King’s Cross This May
London's first Korean food festival, Jung Festival, will be held at Canopy Market in King’s Cross from May 1 to May 4, 2026. The free, four‑day event will showcase about 20 food and dessert traders alongside ten independent packaged‑food and...
American Film Institute (AFI) Announces 2027 Date for AFI AWARDS Honorees-Only Event
The American Film Institute announced that its 2026 AFI Awards honorees‑only ceremony will take place on Friday, January 8, 2027, at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Submission guidelines and deadlines will be released in the coming weeks, with...
Find Inner Calm Through Mindful Breathing
There is a quiet space within you. Don’t wait for the outside world to change. Focus on the breath as you slowly fill your whole torso with air, then exhale through pursed lips and let go, from the depths of...
Streaming Algorithms Sideline Local Artists in Australia
Streaming was supposed to democratize music. But the data tells a different story. In Australia, the share of local artists in top streaming rankings has dropped sharply, as algorithms optimize for engagement over geography. If discovery is driven by global data, what happens...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Confirms A Major Change For Tom Holland's Peter Parker
Marvel and Sony’s upcoming Spider‑Man: Brand New Day trailer reveals a major shift: Tom Holland’s Peter Parker will sport organic web shooters, a nod to the character’s original comic ability. The change arrives as the MCU grapples with a string...
Sleep: The Universal Remedy for Every Feeling
If you aspire, sleep. If you doubt, sleep. If you create, sleep. If you worry, sleep. If you love, sleep. If you hurt, sleep. Sleep.
AI Revives Val Kilmer for New Film
Val Kilmer Resurrected by AI to Star in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Movie — First Look (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/6XZm3ZWYTg via @variety
This Artist Explores Where the Information Superhighway Is Really Taking Us
Linn Phyllis Seeger, an artist who cannot drive, continues her fascination with automobiles through digital media. Her 2024 film "The (Un)event (side c)" examined Google Maps' virtual traffic, and her latest solo show at Shipton Gallery expands this inquiry with...
Chloé Zhao's Buffy Reboot Flops, Gellar Gets Minimal Screen Time
Inside Chloé Zhao’s Failed ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Reboot — and Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Shockingly Small Screen Time (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/pxY8qarqDe via @variety
Top Global Business-Class Lounges: From JFK to Hong Kong
What are the world's best business class lounges? Here are my top picks, ranging from the Delta One Lounge New York (JFK), to the Cathay Pacific The Pier Lounge Hong Kong (HKG). https://t.co/XJaFKoGXLA
Simeon Panda Shoulder Workout: 4 Exercises to Build Bigger Delts, Strength & Upper Body Power
Fitness influencer Simeon Panda, with over 17 million followers, posted a four‑exercise shoulder routine on Instagram that emphasizes high volume. The program consists of seated Smith‑machine presses, standing dumbbell presses, dumbbell lateral raises, and reverse pec‑dec flyes, each performed for six...
Lil Wayne's “Tha Block Is Hot” TV Debut
Lil Wayne performing "Tha Block is Hot," live on Jenny Jones. Accompanied by Birdman, Mannie Fresh, and The Hot Boys. Great moments in television history. https://t.co/nKHWbpZ36y
Stopping GLP‑1 Therapy Quickly Erodes Cardiovascular Protection
A new finding after stopping GLP-1 drugs in a large cohort with Type 2 diabetes: rapid erosion of CV benefit/protection New @bmj_latest by @zalaly @Biostayan https://t.co/JG6yB8wTJJ See thread: https://t.co/6JvfIIjVBw https://t.co/wUgWhvs9Yy
The Ancient Seers Who Claimed to Access All of Human Knowledge: India's Rishis and the Mystery of the Akashic Field
The post revisits India’s ancient Vedic Rishis, who claimed the Vedas were heard from the universal Akashic field rather than authored. It describes Akasha as a primordial information reservoir that records every thought, event, and vibration. The author links this...
Focus on One Task, Not 14 Distractions
Most people do 14 things when they should do ONE. They're busy, not productive. Real productivity produces outcomes that matter. Everything else is distraction disguised as work.