I don’t use focus modes, so I figured out another way to use them. I have 9 lock screens tied to max number of 9 focus modes. This shortcut is an automation which triggers whenever my battery is half full and picks a random lock screen using random number- and if-commands
https://thecompletehistoryofscience.buzzsprout.com
There is no way to see any email on that buzzsprout page. He puts no email in his show notes. The show has no other website. I even tried to find an email using other services like Podnews: https://podnews.net/podcast/i9wpf
I know that the email is in the RSS feed but I cannot see the raw RSS feed data. So yeah, can anyone get me this guys email so I can tell him I love his podcast, listened to it three times already and I hope more episodes come out and to put some stupid contact info in the show notes, for cripes sake?
If you get his email, please private message it so he does not get spammed to death.
Over on /r/truespotify users are reporting getting a survey floating a “platinum” subscription that would cost $20 or possibly $25 and would feature “limited-ad Spotify podcasts.”
Considering that one of the biggest complaints I’ve heard from people who pay for basic Spotify is the ads in podcasts, it’s mind-blowing that they would try to get people to pay $20-$25 a month and still shove ads into their shows.
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I’m really into Joseph Campbell as well as Jungian Psychology and archetypes. I know ‘sense-makers’ go into this area a lot but they’re also kind of a minefield of crypto-nazis.
I already listen to This Jungian Life and they analyze dreams and fairy tales only occasionally. I would love to hear a pod totally devoted to this. What’s good out there?
Xavier Leiva is the host, and the main idea of the podcast is to investigate things or people that are not really what they claim. He just finished a debunk of Frank Abagnale (the guy from the movie Catch me if you can), and it was delightful!
I think he is a fantastic journalist. You can see that the podcasts are well-researched and he puts effort into them. He is also humorous without being cheesy.
I’ve started listening to him because I honestly felt burned out of true crime pods. Lots of his work focus on fraud and some scams. He had a fascinating episode about sovereign citizens that was very interesting.
From Todd Faulkner, one of the creators. “Uncanny County is sort of an an offbeat, southwestern Twilight Zone (as it might have been imagined by the Coen Brothers). Anthology series, winner of several awards.”
100% worth listening too.
I’ve read cows, earthlings, wasp factory, the silent patient, fever dream, and lead me to ground(I think that’s what it’s called.) I’ve read all these in the last two weeks and I’m dying for more. I’m going to the library this afternoon so I need a list. Thank you all so much for putting me on to this genre. It’s my new favorite.
By the way Cows was the most fucked up book I’ve ever read but I finished it and felt really gross after.
EDIT: Wow this absolutely blew up. I want to thank all of you for your suggestions. I know I saw a couple people ask why this gets posted so often and for those people that are tired of this type of post maybe we can get the mods to pin this or something so people like me can have an all inclusive guide to fucked up books. Thanks again everyone. I’m stoked to dive into this extensive list.
No, not death, Death. The skeleton in the black cloak, the pale horseman, reaper of souls, last friendly mug you see before you kick the bucket.
I’m looking for books about Death. Books that make him/her/it out to be a deeply sympathetic force of nature, particularly if the story includes reasons to forgive Death for its role in life. Any reasons not to fear and despise it.
I’ve been reading The Sandman and the Loving Death comics by Jenny Jinya and I’d really like to find more media that depicts Death in such a sympathetic way. You guys got any recommendations?
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone in this community for providing suggestions for literally anything.
ALSO. I hate all of you. I will never conquer my TBR because of you.
Keep it up ❤️
I am a huge fan of the A Song Of Fire And Ice books, and also a huge fan of anything to do with space - Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, etc. Is there a book series that has the same political scheming and such, backstabbing assassinations and such - but in space?
Edit: Why exactly is the post being downvoted?
I’ll take any part of history, I’d like to get into the lives of people in history… I find wars less interesting… I’m more of a people history. Anyone of you lovely lot got anything?
If I was going to read only one Stephen King book, what would you recommend? I am considering getting into my first Stephen King book but wanted to make it count. Thank you in advance!
Edit: Thank you all so much for your suggestions! I am going to have a hard decision to make, I may just need to read more than one! :)
I’m making an effort to listen/read to audiobooks I’ve been putting off for years. Due to my issues with concentration I need something to occupy my hands/attention while listening.
Looking for a game that doesn’t require much to learn/start but will keep me occupied for long periods of time while listening to an audiobook and not take too much of my attention.
I’ve been working six days a week and my wife is stuck on with the one year old. We don’t get a ton of time together, but I want to find an enjoyable game that helps us both relax. I love open world games that involve self-created goals, collecting (achievements, drops, whatever), and exploration and trading (I love stocking up on one thing at one place, then hauling it somewhere else for a profit). She would want a game that is simple to learn, doesn’t involve interacting with strangers, and probably open-world with collectibles as well, but probably with less combat…I don’t think she enjoys challenging fights at all.
Here is a list of some of the games we’ve played and our reactions to them:
Minecraft - We both really enjoy playing Minecraft together…the only problem is we play it very differently. I enjoy building a world with little stories and mini-dungeons in it. I enjoy building large towns with different shops and places …
I feel like I’ve played all the big obvious 90s PC games (LucasArts, Sierra, Westwood, Origin, id Software, etc.) but would love to find some slightly lesser known games that did cool things. I have a preference for story based games, but something like Stunt Island would be a good example of a hidden gem.
EDIT: Fantastic suggestions here, and a great spread of genres. I already own many across my GOG and Steam accounts but this will help me prioritise. Thanks all.
What do I mean by chill gameplay? Something that doesn’t require a lot of effort. I mainly play in short bursts late at night so something less demanding (in terms of gameplay) is what I am looking for.
And by emotional I mean something that will make me think deeply about themes of the story.
Consider Firewatch, it wasn’t demanding in terms of gameplay. I could relax/not get tired from playing it. And the story explored themes such as escaping from problems and becoming attached to strangers. Those themes kinda felt personal.
So I am looking for a similar experience. Some games that I have played and liked for those reasons are: What remains of Edith Finch and The beginner’s guide.
Edit: Just got a reddit add for sword and sandals.
everything kinda sucks right now and i need an escape. Outer wilds is a good example but ive already beaten it and the dlc, any suggestions?