Welcome to Catastrophe Chronicles, where Kathryn and Arin Babbick unravel the gripping—and often devastating—world of natural and man-made disasters. If you love the twists and turns of true crime, with a dash of whodunit intrigue, this podcast is for you. Each episode, Kathryn spins a dramatic tale of calamity, from hurricanes and earthquakes to industrial accidents and beyond, while Arin, a Navy veteran with a sharp sense of humor, offers his insights and candid commentary. Together, they ...
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Catastrophes are part of life, but many of the worst are the direct result of human error. Whether it’s poor planning, design flaws, or simply greed or hubris, we are often our own worst enemy. Join volcanologist Jess Phoenix as she explores the stories of natural disaster, failure, and calamity, and what we learn from our fascination with digging through the rubble.
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Dharma talks from monastics at Clear Mountain, an aspiring Buddhist Forest monastery in the greater Seattle area. The Forest Tradition represents a return to the simple way of life taught by the Buddha. Monastics aspire to live as the early disciples did: dwelling in the forest, studying the teachings, and devoting themselves to meditation. To learn more, visit https://wwww.clearmountainmonastery.org.
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Welcome to Disasterthon, the podcast where calamity takes center stage. Each episode, we dive deep into the most gripping and heart-wrenching disasters across history and around the globe. From harrowing building collapses to roller coaster tragedies, we uncover the stories behind the headlines. Join us as we explore the tumultuous world of natural disasters, oceanic accidents, and much more. Through expert interviews, survivor stories, and detailed analysis, we offer a unique perspective on ...
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The “Junto”is a club Benjamin Franklin founded way back when America was Great. The purpose of the Junto was to debate questions of morals, politics, and natural philosophy. Our show’s not quite that stuffy, but here and there we stumble upon something profound between the geeky jokes. The Junto Show is three friends, one black, one white, and one asian who get together and discuss the news of the day, leadership, pop culture, and whatever else comes to mind. We bring our unique perspectives ...
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In this Podcast Series of Conscious Citizens, we will learn about the concerning matter of Climate Change. Humanity faces the greatest threat from climate change, and it is important to address this issue as a matter of major concern. We will go through the impact of climate change on Humankind, the solutions that will define our fate, and the technological innovations that can help.
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First published in 1885, After London, or Wild England is considered to be one of the earliest instances of post-apocalyptic fiction, describing the effects of an unspecified catastrophe that dramatically changes the face of England and its population. Divided into two parts, the first depicts the fall of civilization, as society reverts to its more primitive roots, while the second part is set years after the apocalyptic event and examines the evident changes in both natural scenery and soc ...
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"This is The Signal... Point of origin unknown... Destination unclear... It carries with it fragments of other places... Other times... Stories from unfathomable pits of darkness and worlds of unquenchable, all-consuming light... These tales of realities both unimaginably distant and terrifyingly close are woven into, around, and through... The Signal" -The Narrator- The Signal is a unique horror fiction podcast that combines elements of a radio drama, an audio fiction reading, nonfiction ex ...
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“Voices from my Bunker 2020” is a series of interviews with all ages of people of what 2020 has been like for them. This is a rebranded podcast that used to be named, "PODSNACKS/Art of the Diet" but the first six months of 2020 has shifted my preoccupations from five years of weight maintenance to minute by minute sanity maintenance. Attention must be paid to the issues before me. I'm 75, live in Massachusetts, and my doorbell hasn't rung in 3 months and probably won't until there's a vaccin ...
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History in Ruins: The Disaster That Rocked Lisbon in 1755
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Welcome to Catastrophe Chronicles, where we delve into the dramatic events that have shaken our world to its core. In this gripping episode, we explore the catastrophic earthquake that struck Lisbon on All Saints Day in 1755. From the terrifying rumblings that shattered the peaceful city to the lethal wave of tsunamis and the ensuing inferno that r…
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”Times Are Urgent; We Need to Slow Down” | Ayya Santaciitā
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In this talk, Ayya Santacittā speaks about how, in the face of a chaotic world, we can fortify the heart with a sense of patience, equipoise, and the steady intention of the earthworm—making space amidst the pressure of surrounding dark. The talk is followed by a meditation on the body as elements and not-self. Biography Santacitta Bhikkhuni was bo…
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The Sticky Tale of the Great Boston Molasses Flood Disaster
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Welcome back to Catastrophe Chronicles, where hosts Katie and Arin Babbick dive into one of history's most bizarre disasters - the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. In this episode, they explore the sticky chaos that ensued when a massive molasses tank burst, unleashing a deadly wave through the streets of Boston. Join Katie and Arin as they unr…
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What’s Your Brahmavihāra? And Locating Your Lineage! | Tuere Sala Q&A
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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Tuere Sala, Guiding Teacher at Seattle Insight Meditation Society and the founding teacher of the Capitol Hill Meditation Group. They speak about Tuere's path to the Dhamma, the difficulty People of Color have entering largely white Dhamma groups, the potency of the Thai Forest Tradition, de…
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The Goldsmith’s Guide to Inner Perfection... & the Election | Ajahn Nisabho
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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about how we can hold the political upheavals of the world with equanimity, turning towards their challenges as sources of growth rather than suffering. If approached with wisdom, such difficulties can become the flame that purifies the heart's gold, as in AN 3.101 (https://suttacentral.net/an3.101/en/thanissaro?l…
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Buried Alive by the National Coal Board: Aberfan Disaster
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Catastrophe Chronicles, hosted by Katie and Arin Babbick. Dive into a gripping tale of historical tragedy as they explore the harrowing events of the Aberfan disaster, a mining catastrophe that shook the small town in Wales in 1966. Join Katie and Arin as they unravel the chilling story, revealing the negligence,…
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EARLY PREMIER! A Behind-the-Huts Tour of a Monastery’s Private Book Collection | Ajahn Sona Q&A
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In this special session recorded in late October 2024, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho take a tour of Birken Forest Monastery's "Forbidden Library" and interview Ajahn Sona about a selection of books from its shelves, including: - The Republic by Plato - The Death of Ivan Ilych by Tolstoy - The Seven Storey Mountain by Merton - Walden by Thoreau - A…
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Voting for Sanity Amongst Voting Calamity | Ajahn Kovilo
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In this session, given just a few days before Election Day 2024, Ajahn Kovilo encourages spaciousness of heart, tranquility in abandoning unhelpful doubt, noticing and curbing the "fault-finding mind", and learning how not attach to views. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Te…
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The Dhamma of Body, Speech, & Mind | Ayya Suvijjānā & Ayya Niyyānika
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In this talk, Ayya Suvijjānā & Ayya Niyyānika of Passaddhi Vihara join Clear Mountain, teaching on how to align bodily, verbal, & mental formations (kāyasaṅkhārā, vacīsaṅkhārā, & cittasaṅkhārā) to move the mind towards calm. A canonical description of the three forms of activity may be found in the MN 44, Cūḷavedalla Sutta (https://suttacentral.net…
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Vowing and Bowing: From the Sensual to the Potential | Ajahn Achalo Q&A
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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Ajahn Achalo, founder of Anandagiri Monastery! Biography of Ajahn Achalo: Ajahn Achalo was born in Brisbane Australia in 1972. He developed a keen interest in meditation at the age of twenty and a year later left for Thailand to study Buddhism more intently. After a two year period practisin…
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Theravāda Themes in Translation PART 2 | Bhikkhu Bodhi Q&A
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In this session - Part 2 of 2 - Ajahn Kovilo interviews Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi on the topic of Theravāda Themes in Translation. Through chronologically surveying the main corpus of his translations, Bhikkhu Bodhi discusses various themes found throughout Theravāda Buddhism and suggests how they can be more fully understood as they move from Southe…
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Theravāda Themes in Translation PART 1 | Bhikkhu Bodhi Q&A
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In this session - Part 1 of 2 - Ajahn Kovilo interviews Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi on the topic of Theravāda Themes in Translation. Through chronologically surveying the main corpus of his translations, Bhikkhu Bodhi discusses various themes found throughout Theravāda Buddhism and suggests how they can be more fully understood as they move from Southe…
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The Body is Nature; the Mind is Free | Ayya Ānandabodhī
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In this session, Ayya Ānandabodhī, founder of Pārāyana Vihara, speaks about the mind's tendency to lose itself in thoughts of the past and future, and our need to purify the heart so that the present moment becomes a place of deep abiding, regardless of external circumstances. Ayya Anandabodhī's Bio: Ayya Ānandabodhī was born and raised in Wales, U…
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Monastics for Skeptics & Space for Faith | Clear Mountain Communty
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In this Community Stories session, different Clear Mountaineers share how they came to the Dhamma and what it's meant to their lives. Those who so generously shared include Betsy, Matthew Riggins, Matt Warning, James, Yanett, Tyler, Roya, Andrew, and Axel. Sadhu! Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events…
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Grief, Love, & Chocolate Potatoes (early premier at 5:40 pm Wed. Oct. 16) | Sharon Salzberg Q&A
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In this interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho speak with renowned teacher Sharon Salzberg about her path to faith (and India!), her experience with renowned spiritual teachers including Dipa Ma, navigating deep grief, politics, and the more religious elements of Buddhism the West. Bio Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teac…
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The Bitter Pills of Buddhism: Hard but Healthy Truths | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn Nisabho
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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho discuss the "teeth" of Theravāda, that is, teachings of the Buddha which might be hard for some people to hear, including: - talk on renunciation - talk on ethics - talk about saṃsāra and more! Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening …
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Compassion & Emptiness Weekend Retreat (Full) | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn Nisabho
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A series of talks from Ajahn Nisabho and Ajahn Kovilo's recent retreat in Twisp, WA, on "Compassion & Emptiness". The retreat drew heavily on materials from Bhante Analayo's "Brahmavihāras & Emptiness": https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/resources/compassion-audio/ Chapters (Talks) 00:00 - Talk 1: Ascent into Emptiness | Ajahn Nisabho 39:22 - Talk 2: …
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Cognitive Flexibility and the Theravāda-Bod? | Ajahn Kovilo
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In this session Ajahn Kovilo speaks about the variety of body discourse found in the Pāli Canon. Discussion includes speaking to: - the precept body - the heart body - the whole body - the elemental body, and - the space body. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Disc…
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Arahants, Krooba Ajahns, & the Heart of the Thai Forest Tradition | Ajahn Mudito Q&A
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In this interview, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho interview Ajahn Mudito, a monk of the Ajahn Chah Thai Forest Tradition and abbot of Suddhavāri Monastery in Brazil (https://suddhavari.org/). Topics touched on include training in Thailand, meeting Forest Masters, living with Luang Por Piak, and practice in the deep jungle. BIO Ajahn Mudito's first …
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Suffering to Enlightenment: Controlled Fusion of the Four Noble Truths | Ajahn Nisabho
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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks about orienting ourselves towards experience using the Four Noble Truths, relying on their framework to transmute suffering into Enlightenment, as fusion transforms matter into light. The guided meditation referenced may be found here: https://studio.youtube.com/video/t5r6zuUywxA/edit Tune in with fellow practitio…
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Arahant or Bodhisattva? Dispelling the Dichotomy of Mahāyāna Critique | Ajahn Nisabho
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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho speaks to the Mahāyāna critique of the Theravāda arahant ideal as selfish, questioning the dichotomy and pointing back to present-moment awareness of what good practice entails for each of us. The link to the 6:45-7:30 pm Zoom session following the livestream may be found on the event listing at https://www.clearmountain…
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In this talk, Ajahn Kovilo discusses: 1) the Four Noble Truths 2) the Four Noble Shoulds/Four Noble Moves, and 3) the Four Noble Proofs as taught in the Buddha's first Discourse, the Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta (https://suttacentral.net/sn56.11/en/bodhi?lang=en) Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! …
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Finding the Dhamma in Hermann Hesse | Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn Nisabho
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In this session, Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho discuss the the Nobel Prize winning author Hermann Hesse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_Hesse) and his influential book Siddhartha, Narcissus and Goldmund, and others. The link to the 6:45-7:30 pm Zoom session following the livestream may be found on the event listing at https://www.clearmount…
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Taming Demons, Feeding Shades: Confronting Evil in Buddhism | Ajahn Nisabho
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In this talk, Ajahn Nisabho describes the concept of the demonic and evil in Buddhist thought, along with cosmological depictions of these mindstates and how we can interact with them. Tune in with fellow practitioners for Clear Mountain’s weekly online and hybrid events! - Wednesday Evening Teaching & Discussion (6:00 – 7:30 pm PT, YouTube then Zo…
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When five college friends get trapped in an underground cave during a late-night adventure, a series of hazards turn their quest for thrills into a lethal race to escape before their last breath. Subscribe to this channel and to my podcast here: https://talko.fm/boom This episode of Disasterthon examines details of a tragic event that may be distur…
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07 – Part II, Chapter 2: The House of Aquila
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11 – Part II, Chapter 6: The Forest Track
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12 – Part II, Chapter 7: The Forest Track continued
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When a routine underwater oil pipeline repair mission descends into unimaginable horror, a diver crew's fight for justice and survival exposes the human cost at the strained margins of Trinidad's fuel economy. Subscribe to this channel and to my podcast here: https://talko.fm/boom This episode of Disasterthon examines details of a tragic event that…
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17 – Part II, Chapter 12: Night in the Forest
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20 – Part II, Chapter 15: Sailing Onwards
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire burned for less than half an hour, yet its impact still smolders today. The tragic loss of 146 young immigrant workers spurred labor reforms, catalyzed the women’s garment industry union, and awakened government officials to prioritize fire safety across urban factories and buildings. Over a century later, the v…
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23 – Part II, Chapter 18: The King’s Levy
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