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When the opossum feels threatened, she becomes paralyzed. Her body temperature plummets, her breathing and heart rates drop to a minimum, and her glands simulate the smell of a putrefying corpse. Playing Possum explores what the opossum and other creatures can teach us about how we and other species understand mortality, and demonstrates that the concept of death, far from being a uniquely human attribute, is widespread in the animal kingdom.

World of Warcraft – better known as WoW, to many – debuted in late 2004. Just under a decade later, it was reported that players of the virtual universe had created more than 100 million accounts over the game's lifetime.

An unprecedented high-level master narrative of America's intelligence wars, demonstrating in a time of new threats that espionage and the search for facts are essential to our democracy For General Michael Hayden, playing to the edge means playing so close to the line that you get chalk...

The real stories behind life as a doctor-and-nurse couple.Expect honesty, humour, a few emotional moments, and plenty of “did that really happen?” stories from two people who have lived a lot of life on and off shift together.Presented by Leigh and Patrick Law.Click on the link to find out more about The Cosmedic Company, Leigh and Patrick's Aesthetics & Skin Clinic based in Mansfield, Notts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From minor league baseball exploitation to spectator hooliganism, Sailofsky shows the connections between the business of sports and violence, but also, more importantly, he imagines new forms of sport that are not places of harm.

Playing With Fire is a gripping podcast hosted by Bryan Spitulski—a former firefighter turned fire investigator—who brings a frontline perspective to the world of fire. From the chaos of first response to the quiet resilience of recovery, Bryan takes listeners deep into the personal and professional realities of firefighting and fire investigation.Through candid conversations with firefighters, paramedics, investigators, scientists, and—most importantly—survivors of some of the most devastating fires in recent history, the podcast explores how fire transforms lives, departments, ...

Monique, the daughter of San Diego Chargers football great Earl Faison, married her high school sweetheart soon after she discovered she was pregnant with his child. Her relationship with Chris was shaky from the start, but turned tumultuous as he became verbally and physically abusive. When she could no longer put up with the abuse, she left him with their children. That was when the stalking and genuine threats began. Nothing stopped him - not protection injunctions, police warnings, or even arrests. One fateful Monday morning, Chris kidnapped Monique....

Power corrupts―as we've seen time and time again. People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego-filled media stars have made us suspicious of those who wield influence and authority. Yet power is also the means by which we bring life, create possibilities, offer hope and make human flourishing possible. This is "playing god" as it is meant to be. With his trademark clear-headed analysis, Andy Crouch unpacks the dynamics of power that either can make human flourishing possible or can destroy the image of God in people.

Many of us often feel challenged by the question of what gives our lives true meaning. What are we searching for? How do we know we are on the right path? In Playing Dead, Robert Sheehan shares intimate reflections on his own search for purpose, looking back at this journey so far and sharing the lessons he has learnt along the way. Meditation is at the heart of Robert's route to awakening and here he reveals how we can welcome practice into our daily lives to nurture a quiet mind and content heart.

🎙️ What is a teacher, really? And what’s it actually like inside a New York City school?Welcome to Playing Teacher, where veteran educators Matt and Rob—with over 40 years of combined experience teaching in NYC—pull back the curtain on the myths, realities, and moments that make education unforgettable (for better or worse). From the mysterious teacher’s lounge to the myth of “summer off,” they explore what really happens when the classroom door closes.This isn’t a shiny brochure version of school. It’s the real deal: 🧠 Learning vs. schooling. ❤️ What kids ...

Chef, musician and author Tom Schaudel talks about food, wine, music and lifestyle.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER An immensely persuasive work of literary criticism that opens a new chapter in the American dialogue on race—and promises to change the way we read American literature—from the acclaimed Nobel Prize winner "[Morrison] boldly...reimagines and remaps the possibility of...

Tired of playing it safe all the time? Most individuals don't take risks in their careers, relationships, or personal lives because society tells them to play it safe. This causes many people to be unhappy with their life choices and wind up feeling stuck. In this podcast, I will be speaking with individuals who buck the norms for work and personal goals. We discuss the obstacles and resilience of these individuals along with conquering fears.

Join journalist and serial house sharer, Alice Wilkinson as she dives into the trials and tribulations of navigating one of the most complex living set ups of the 21st century - a house share. Based on Alice’s debut book How to Stay Sane in a House Share - a friendly and informed guide to house sharing - Playing House goes deep into flat sharing journeys to capture the hilarity, the intimacy, connection, the friction, the insect invasions, dodgy landlords, sex with your flatmates, mid century furniture addictions and everything in between. Ultimately, how do you keep it together when you’...

Welcome to Playing Favorites podcast, a storytelling podcast where two gamer dads, Hazelnt and Gatr share their favorite things in life and may also share some of their friends' favorite things as well. We'll bet that there's a story involved as well. We finish out the show when Hazel and Gatr each pick one of their favorite news stories related to entertainment or gaming and they discuss. Don't forget the outtakes at the end of the show!

Life-and-death dilemmas. New medical technologies. Controversial treatments. In playing god? we hear from the patients whose lives were transformed—and sometimes saved—by medical innovations and the bioethicists who help guide complex decisions. Ventilators can keep critically ill people alive, but when is it acceptable to turn the machines off? Organ transplants save lives, but when demand outpaces supply, how do we decide who gets them? Novel reproductive technologies can help people have babies in ways that are far beyond what nature allows. So, when should these “Brave New World” ...

Playing Teacher is an unfiltered real look at elementary school teaching in a big city.

Women talk about their online dating experiences... The good, the funny and the downright shocking.

Welcome to the Playing House Podcast, the show about keeping your relationship sexy and secure! Here, married hosts Kolter Bouchard and Dominique Bouchard blend comedy and relationship wisdom to ensure your love life brings the best life. With this dynamic duo at the helm, prepare for a journey brimming with laughter Kolter https://www.instagram.com/koltertalks/ https://www.tiktok.com/@koltertalks Dominique https://www.instagram.com/dom.creates Dominique on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@domcreates

Life-and-death dilemmas. New medical technologies. Controversial treatments. In playing god? we hear from the patients whose lives were transformed—and sometimes saved—by medical innovations and the bioethicists who help guide complex decisions. Ventilators can keep critically ill people alive, but when is it acceptable to turn the machines off? Organ transplants save lives, but when demand outpaces supply, how do we decide who gets them? Novel reproductive technologies can help people have babies in ways that are far beyond what nature allows. So, when should these “Brave New World” ...