PODCASTS

Hedda Gabler

Found a new podcast while reading Charles Spencer’s book. 

Here is a quick look at what it is:  
The Rabbit Hole Detectives

“Have you ever briefly looked something up and found yourself interested to the point of distraction, passing into some realm that, once entered, is extremely hard to get out of? If so, you've come to the right place. 

In episode two of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard and Charles investigate three more subjects - which invariably lead into myriad different stories which head off down all sorts of weird and wonderful pathways - as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.”

I guarantee this is not for everyone . 🤣the three hosts set challenges for each. Find out more about …. (Fill in the blank). The more random the better. One was tasked to find out more about paperclips. 🤣 and so begins the journey down the rabbit hole. 

I can see the boredom creeping over faces, but I loved it. They just digress and veer off from topic, to idea, to thought, to this and that. I enjoyed it because it is just interesting little bits of odd stuff. 

GNTLGNT

....that would make an interesting TV series as well....

Hedda Gabler

They sound so British snooty but it’s interesting where the chat goes.  

Hedda Gabler

I have started way back on episode one of Rabbit Hole and their topics for research were:

Time Zones
Seasides
Paperclips. 

Again, the 3 hosts take us all over the place in their amusing conversations

Charles Spencer, historian— princess Diana’s brother
Dr. Cat Jarman— Norwegian archeologist 
Vicar Richard Coles

episode 2 topics:  
burial rituals
pub names
fertilizers. 

Episode 3:  
war diaries
London bridge 
baptismal/religious fonts. 

Really interesting bits of information 

Hedda Gabler

Episode 4

motorway services
the tie
treadmills

GNTLGNT

....never get your tie caught in a treadmill while on the motorway.....just sayin'.....

Hedda Gabler

My Spanish story today on Duolingo is about Eddy and Rosa.

Eddy books a romantic cruise as a surprise. When he takes Rosa to the boat, she is anxious as she has never been on a boat because….

HER GREAT GRANDMOTHER DIED ON THE TITANIC! Fanfuckingtastic. 

But, like the good sport she is, she’s going to give it a try. The couple board the boat and Rosa ends up loving it! Romantic feelings set in and she starts demanding kisses from Eddy. He ignores her.

Eddy, desafortunadamente, has become scared and ill.  As the boat rocks, Eddy covers his mouth and excuses himself. 

When he gets back, predator Rosa continues to demand kisses. Apparently “no means no” doesn’t apply to Rosa. The harassment continues until Eddy tells her, “not a good idea.”

Obviously trying to save her from barf mouth, clueless, horny Rosa is left hangin’. 

Personally, I think he should’ve complied. Teach her to pressure someone to satisfy her own selfish needs.  

Kisses aren’t sweet when they taste like vomit. 

Notaro

Been listening to Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG on Spotify....good fun....

Hedda Gabler

Season 2 of A Life in Lyrics — Paul McCartney is really interesting. 

And I absolutely love The Rabbit Hole Detectives. Bits of trivia if you have a mind for that sort of thing and they are hilarious. 

Hedda Gabler

Son of a rassenfrassen! Duolingo updated their Spanish language course. I was 9 lessons away from moving to the next level. Now I’m 24 lessons away. 

Sure. It looks like perhaps they just split up those previous lessons to smaller lessons, so I think it will be the same amount of work. But it’s a mind game, man! I was looking at 29 lessons total for the unit, now I’m looking at 50!  I feel like that rock slid back down the hill on me. 

GNTLGNT

Hedda Gabler said:

Son of a rassenfrassen! Duolingo updated their Spanish language course. I was 9 lessons away from moving to the next level. Now I’m 24 lessons away. 

Sure. It looks like perhaps they just split up those previous lessons to smaller lessons, so I think it will be the same amount of work. But it’s a mind game, man! I was looking at 29 lessons total for the unit, now I’m looking at 50!  I feel like that rock slid back down the hill on me. 

.....oh don't be such  a sisy.......phos........

Hedda Gabler

The Stephen Kingdom has opened up a Patreon interview with Bev. I haven’t been able to investigate it, it’s an older interview from ???

Notaro

Escape - "Bloodbath" .( w/Vincent Price)

Hedda Gabler

I watched a Kevin Spacey interview. (See charges addressed) He was found not guilty in a criminal court and a civil court. And that should matter. Do I personally think he was very inappropriate? Yep. But, I wasn’t in the room when these alleged things happened and I didn’t get to see or hear evidence. He admits being “handsy”. Do we always agree with verdicts? No. But again, we aren’t privy to all the findings argued and presented. 

So where does that leave me as a consumer? Pretty much where I’ve always been. Kevin Spacey is a great actor. He plays a creeper really well and maybe that’s why it is easy to believe he did this shit. 
I will continue to watch his old movies and I hope he gets jobs moving forward.

We need to quit condemning people, ruining careers and families before these things play out. We all “think” things, and sure, OJ Simpson in the Naked Gun series will never be the same because I believe he murdered two people. I still love the movies and I still laugh, but it does give me pause. 

Movies are not made in individual bubbles. A team of hard workers and creatives rent a barn and put on a show. I just refuse to throw that ugly, sketchy baby out with the bath water while pissing on hundreds of other’s contributions to the final product.

For those who have a problem separating the art from the artist — that’s your issue. You were the kid, I’m guessing, who agreed with their third grade teacher punishing the whole class for one dickweed’s behavior. Boy, not me! But if you just can’t get past your offense, don’t watch, read or listen. Bravo on you, buddy.  Punish everyone on the team who worked on the project. 

As for me, I’ll champion and honor the work of others. I won’t take a collective shit.

GNTLGNT

....as always, wise and considered words(rantings ).....Social Media has made many of us anything but social....many seem to think they're the Judge, Jury and Lord High Executioner without a friggin' clue as to what really happened.....do I think Kevin is clean?  Hell nah!....but enjoy his acting....as you say, separate the role from the mole....

Hedda Gabler

Role from the mole, 👏🏼

Hedda Gabler

How is your Duolingo going, Bev?

I’m close to moving into section 6.  It is still hard for me to follow a fast conversation. Reading it is much more my strong suit. Speaking? Fuhgeddaboutit!    

I went grocery shopping and had to use the bathroom. I stayed in my stall way longer than was necessary because a woman was on the phone carrying on a Spanish conversation.  I tried so hard to follow it! 

I am continuing to hang in there and hoping I have a break-through a-ha! moment where it just clicks.  

And out of curiosity, if I may, i know you have grandkid(s) learning. Are you seeing a significant difference in their ability and your adult family members abilities? 

263 day streak. 

Hedda Gabler

Check this out. One of our beloved SKMB members (and equally talented creators) are amazingly creative— can’t wait for 2025!

https://johnnysavesrocknroll.substack.com/?utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=web

BevVincent

Hedda Gabler said:

How is your Duolingo going, Bev?

I’m close to moving into section 6.  It is still hard for me to follow a fast conversation. Reading it is much more my strong suit. Speaking? Fuhgeddaboutit!  

353 day streak intact! Writing -- or rather, spelling -- is the tough part for me.

GNTLGNT

Hedda Gabler said:

Check this out. One of our beloved SKMB members (and equally talented creators) are amazingly creative— can’t wait for 2025!

https://johnnysavesrocknroll.substack.com/?utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=web

....I'm floundering on this one.....who?.....

GNTLGNT

GNTLGNT said:

Hedda Gabler said:

Check this out. One of our beloved SKMB members (and equally talented creators) are amazingly creative— can’t wait for 2025!

https://johnnysavesrocknroll.substack.com/?utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=web

....I'm floundering on this one.....who?.....

....major case of derp.....I caught on at the last second, kinda like a methed out tree sloth....

Hedda Gabler

GNTLGNT said:

GNTLGNT said:

Hedda Gabler said:

Check this out. One of our beloved SKMB members (and equally talented creators) are amazingly creative— can’t wait for 2025!

https://johnnysavesrocknroll.substack.com/?utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=web

....I'm floundering on this one.....who?.....

....major case of derp.....I caught on at the last second, kinda like a methed out tree sloth....

Nope. No derp. Let’s remember who has to explain memes to whom here. ❤️

Hedda Gabler

Did you know there is a Royal Order of Adjectives?

“This rule dictates the specific order in which adjectives should be arranged in a sentence, and native speakers follow it instinctively without being taught."
The order is: quantity, opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin/ material, and qualifier

For example: A lovely small old square brown French leather handbag.”

I did not know this and is probably why I’m not an author. (Along with that whole talent chestnut).

 I play with words and their sounds. Drive straight into the storm of what’s expected of them. 

Hmmm. Could be why I make little to middlin’ sense.

Hedda Gabler

‪Molly Knight‬ ‪@mollyknight.bsky.social‬

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1d

Will Ferrell has an enormous audience of straight dudes who need to hear this. Nothing but facts here about anti-trans bigotry:

Hedda Gabler

This is exactly right. You cis white men loud and proud about being anti trans /gay? The louder you are, the more gay we all know you wish you were. Hiding behind a yeehaw, pew pew pew. 

We see you snowflakes. And we laugh at you.