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The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep948: (1) James Tabor introduces the historical Mary through the city of Sepphoris, the urban capital of Galilee located just miles from Nazareth. Unlike the small village of Nazareth, Sepphoris was a bustling Roman "jewel" where Mary was born to parents Joachi
The episode reimagines the historical Mary, mother of Jesus, not as a passive figure from a rural village, but as a woman shaped by the vibrant, Romanized city of Sepphoris—just miles from Nazareth. Professor James Tabor, author of *The Lost Mary*, argues that
The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep948: (3) James Tabor analyzes the Protevangelium of James, a mid-second-century text that established the tradition of Mary's perpetual virginity and her upbringing as a "vestal-like" figure in the temple. He contrasts this theological portrait with the histor
Professor James Tabor challenges the traditional Christian portrayal of Mary as a perpetual virgin, arguing instead that the doctrine emerged from a mid-second-century pseudepigraphal text—the Proto-Evangelium of James—crafted to resolve theological discomfort
The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep948: (5) James Tabor describes Mount Zion in Jerusalem as the world headquarters of the early movement. Archaeological evidence suggests the "Upper Room" sits atop a first-century foundation of a house-synagogue. In this space, Mary served as a matriarch and h
The early Christian movement didn't begin in a vacuum—it was anchored in a physical, lived-in space: Mount Zion in Jerusalem. Professor James Tabor argues that the 'Upper Room' described in the New Testament wasn't a mythical or medieval construct, but a real
The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep948: (7) James Tabor explores the Talpiot Tomb, a first-century family tomb discovered in 1980 containing ossuaries inscribed with names like "Jesus son of Joseph," "Maria," and "Yose" (a rare nickname for Jesus' brother). Tabor argues the specific cluster of
The discovery of the Talpiot Tomb in 1980 has reignited debate over the historical Jesus, with scholar James Tabor arguing it may be the family tomb of Jesus of Nazareth. Among the ossuaries found were inscriptions naming 'Jesus son of Joseph,' 'Mary,' 'Yose'
The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
The Room at the End of the Hall | Real Ghost Stories
A chilling story unfolds in a Pennsylvania farmhouse where a guest is physically and emotionally blocked from entering an old, mismatched door at the end of a dim hallway—despite no visible signs of danger. The moment she steps forward, an overwhelming sense o
The Ancients
Spartacus
Spartacus, the Thracian gladiator who led a massive slave revolt against Rome in 73 BC, was not just a rebel but a strategic genius whose legacy reshaped how history remembers resistance. Despite surviving only 4,000 words of ancient texts, his story has becom
The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep949: (3) Josiah Osgood introduces Pompey the Great, whose return from the East sparked tension as Cato blocked his arrangements while Caesar initially supported him. The Bona Dea scandal further inflamed the rivalry; Clodius crashed a female-only rite at Caesa
The episode dives into the explosive political and personal dynamics that fueled the collapse of the Roman Republic, centering on Pompey the Great's triumphant return from the East. As a military prodigy who defeated pirates and conquered the eastern provinces
The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep951: ### **Bazball Blunders and Vandalizing Cockatoos** Guest Jeremy Zakis critiques England’s aggressive "Bazball" cricket strategy, noting Brendan McCullum’s new five-point plan focused on professionalism and pressure management for the upcoming Ashes. Zakis
England's aggressive 'Bazball' cricket strategy, once hailed as revolutionary, is being reevaluated after three consecutive Ashes losses to Australia. Guest Jeremy Zakis dissects the flaws in Brendan McCullum's high-tempo approach, arguing that its relentless
Brant & Sherri Oddcast
Oddcast Rewind ep 48 We're Falling Apart Without You
The Brant & Sherri Oddcast delivers a heartfelt tribute to welders—essential, underappreciated workers whose labor literally holds society together—while launching a surreal listener uniform rollout that hints at a future of biometric monitoring and exoskeleto
Global News Podcast
Fans rampage after Paris St-Germain win Champions League
In the wake of Paris Saint-Germain's back-to-back Champions League victory, chaos erupted across Paris as over 280 fans were detained and seven police officers injured during violent celebrations. Despite a massive 22,000-police deployment and transit shutdown
The Al Franken Podcast
BEST OF: Kevin Nealon on His Career in Comedy!
Kevin Nealon, the legendary SNL cast member and comedy veteran, reflects on a career spanning decades of groundbreaking work, from his iconic 'Hans and Franz' sketches to his role in the cult hit 'Weeds.' In this candid, best-of episode, Nealon reveals the abs
Karin Sorkin | Intuitive bAbBLE
I BElieve in ME
The host delivers a raw, introspective monologue on the radical act of self-belief as the foundation for spiritual awakening and authentic living. She argues that true growth begins not with external validation or rigid religious dogma, but with unwavering fai
The Daily Beast Podcast
I Know Why Mad King Trump Loves to Sue: Wolff
Donald Trump's presidency is not just a political era—it's a reality show engineered for perpetual conflict and personal vendettas. The host argues that Trump's obsession with suing his enemies, like E. Jean Carroll, isn't about legal outcomes but about dopami
Blank Check with Griffin & David
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World with John Hodgman
The most powerful war film ever made isn’t about victory—it’s about endurance. *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* doesn’t deliver explosions or heroic triumphs; instead, it immerses viewers in the quiet, grinding reality of 19th-century naval li
This Week in Virology
TWiV 1327: Influenza viruses in the MIST
A groundbreaking study using the Modular Influenza Sampling Tunnel (MIST) reveals that influenza virus transmission is far more complex than previously understood, with significant person-to-person variability in how much infectious virus people expel—especial
It Could Happen Here
CZM Book Club: The End, Like Sand, by Margaret Killjoy
The apocalypse didn't arrive with a bang, but as a slow, uneven collapse—like grains of sand through an hourglass. In this raw, genre-blurring narrative, Margaret Killjoy recounts her own transformation from a disoriented urban dweller to a member of the Muppe
rSlash
r/Nuclearrevenge I Sank My Toxic Boss's Business
A field service technician with 15 years of experience, tired of being the sole tech and exploited by his boss, walks away after a two-week notice—only to be betrayed when his promised raise and free phone aren’t honored. Instead of fighting back with anger, h
Free Talk Live
FTL2026-05-30
The Libertarian Party isn’t just failing—it’s actively sabotaging its own mission by turning liberty into a costume party. Host Lori’s blistering critique exposes a movement drowning in performative rebellion, where attendees in pajamas, costumes, and even nud
Play Like A Jet: New York Jets
Episode 2,747 - Answering YOUR Mailbag Questions (Part 2) w/Glenn Naughton
The New York Jets' 2026 season is poised on a razor's edge of potential and uncertainty, with host Scott Mason and JetNation.com editor Glenn Naughton dissecting fan mailbag questions with blunt realism. While the roster boasts high-ceiling talent—Garrett Wils
Kabbalah Media | mp3 #kab_bul
World Kabbalah Convention "Gathering in Tens". Lesson Part 5 [2026-05-31] #lesson #congress
The core revelation of this Kabbalah lesson is that true spiritual connection isn't achieved through individual effort, but through the collective unity of a 'ten'—a group of ten people who consciously align their desires toward a shared spiritual goal. The sp