Podcast appearances and mentions of alex monroe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 59:55 Transcription Available

The size of a black bear, this Ice Age giant didn't build dams, but it guarded the water with a fearsome call just the same. Meet the world's most complete fossil giant beaver with the ancient DNA expert who brought her to life! Get three extinct animals raised to life as monsters in D&D: https://www.scintilla.studio/extinction (https://www.scintilla.studio/extinction) https://www.patreon.com/mfov Episode transcript: https://scintilla.studio/monster-extinction-giant-beaver/ Guides: Dr. Heather Lerner, Curator of the Joseph Moore Museum https://twitter.com/moore_museum Join the conversation: www.twitter.com/SparkOtter "Extinction Theme" by Alex Monroe, the Boy King of Idaho

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The Frog of Holding, ft. Nature Check

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 48:05

A team of scientists encounter the Frog of Holding, a giant monstrosity with an extradimensional space for its young! Get three extinct animals raised to life as monsters in D&D: https://www.scintilla.studio/extinction (https://www.scintilla.studio/extinction) Partial transcript: https://scintilla.studio/monster-extinction-frog-of-holding/ Guides: Sheryl, The Roving Naturalist: https://twitter.com/RvingNaturalist Ethan Kocak: https://twitter.com/Blackmudpuppy Chelsea: https://twitter.com/ChelseaHerps Maria Gatta: https://twitter.com/M_Gatta Did you like this stat block? Let me know on Twitter: www.twitter.com/SparkOtter "Extinction Theme" by Alex Monroe

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Extinction: Dragon Bones & Cave Bears

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 9:38 Transcription Available

The cave bear is more than just a monster variant on MM 334. It's the source of piles of dragon bones in caves all over Europe, and fulcrum where archaeology turned from fantasy to science. Get three extinct animals raised to life as monsters in D&D: https://www.scintilla.studio/extinction (https://www.scintilla.studio/extinction) Get stat blocks, bonus content, and other monstrous perks: www.patreon.com/scintillastudio Join the conversation: www.twitter.com/SparkOtter "Extinction Theme" by Alex Monroe

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Solarpunk in Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 24:28 Transcription Available

Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel's creator was inspired by the solarpunk and hopepunk movements, but what even are those? Read the transcript and get more from the show: https://scintilla.studio/monster-solarpunk-journeysthroughtheradiantcitadel Get stat blocks, bonus content, and other monstrous perks: https://my.captivate.fm/www.patreon.com/scintillastudio (www.patreon.com/scintillastudio) Join the conversation: https://my.captivate.fm/www.twitter.com/SparkOtter (www.twitter.com/SparkOtter) Meet my guests: David Somerville, author, Planegea: https://www.twitter.com/Planegea (https://www.twitter.com/Planegea) Mike Rugnetta & Taylor Moore: https://www.twitter.com/funcityventures (twitter.com/funcityventures) Kierán Suckling, Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Biological Diversity https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/ Tierra Curry, Senior Scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity https://twitter.com/TierraMussel Music credits: "Limousine" by Jason Shaw "Extinction Theme" by Alex Monroe

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The Florida Fairy Shrimp | Extinction

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 36:59 Transcription Available

Get three extinct animals raised to life as monsters in D&D: https://www.scintilla.studio/extinction (https://www.scintilla.studio/extinction) Episode transcript: https://scintilla.studio/monster-extinction-florida-fairy-shrimp Guides: Tierra Curry, Senior Scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity https://twitter.com/TierraMussel Did you like this stat block? Let me know on Twitter: www.twitter.com/SparkOtter Music credit: "Extinction Theme" by Alex Monroe

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Foundation 02: Preparing to Live

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 45:30

In this discussion, Rob is joined by Alex Monroe who has just recently read the book and brings a fresher memory to some of the comparisons. We also try to step back and discuss the show on its own and some of the story developing in between Trantor and Terminus, which was not in the […]

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#11 This Is A Token with Raven Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 38:19

We are so excited to kick off Season 2 of ‘This is a Token' with the witty and wonderful Raven Smith. Raven is a wearer of so many interesting hats - from Humorist, Writer and Cultural Commentator to Instagrammer, Style Icon and more recently Jewellery Designer! You will of course recognise Raven and his slightly naughty influence from our genderless collaboration, 'Alex Monroe x Raven Smith'.Listen in, as Raven and Alex have a fun and fascinating chat about his most meaningful 'tokens'. From a pair of pinky signet engagement rings left intentionally blank, to a theatrical necklace he has lived in for the past 9 years highlighting the sheer sentimentality of those personal treasures that sit next to your skin and your heart every single day. Plus, as is always promised with Raven, there are some hilarious reflections on being a chronic extrovert, Poirot as a cure for insomnia and how volunteering as marshall during the pandemic brought out his inner head girl!You can follow Raven on Instagram and Twitter @raven__smith www.instagram.com/raven__smith/?hl=enYou can read Raven's American Vogue Column here www.vogue.com/contributor/raven-smithDiscover Rochelle Canteen Shoreditch, as recommended by Alex and Raven! www.instagram.com/rochellecanteen/?hl=enPeruse The Sunday Times best-seller Raven Smith's Trivial Pursuits here www.waterstones.com/author/raven-smith/470167For all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comTo discover our collection of Wedding Bands, go to www.alexmonroe.com/jewellery/rings/weddingYou can find our very own Coin Necklace here www.alexmonroe.com/engraved-coin-necklaceFor everything you need to know about the Alex Monroe x Raven Smith Collaboration, visit www.alexmonroe.com/ravensmithIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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This Is A Token with Alex Monroe - Season 2 Trailer

The Positive Pants Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 1:52

Welcome back to Season 2 of ‘This is a Token with Alex Monroe' - our podcast celebrating the magical nature of jewellery, and the individual stories behind some very precious pieces. Every week, starting from the 10th of August, Alex will explore the relationship between his guest and their most meaningful pieces of jewellery. Together they will uncover the moving, fascinating and often surprising stories tethered to each piece, and the emotional connections they just can't do without. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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How To Have More Fun In Your Business

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 16:16

Show note links: Freebies: Grab your FREE ‘Stressed To Success’ meditation: https://bit.ly/stressedtosuccess Book in a discovery call to see how I can help you: https://calendly.com/franexcell/20min Products: Grab Your 365 day Gratitude Journal on Amazon:https://bit.ly/365daygratitude Grab Your Positive Pants Firmly On Notebook:https://bit.ly/positivepantsonbook Shop printables and meditations: https://www.franexcell.com/shop/ To sign up for The Positive Pants Planner Waitlist: https://bit.ly/pppimwaiting Contact: Make sure you’re following me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imfranexcell/ and tag me into your key takeaways! Email me at hello@franexcell.com with any questions or take aways! For more, head over to: www.franexcell.com/ How To Have More Fun In Your Business Do you actually have any fun in your business? Hustle culture has been glorified for too long. The idea that if you’re not working all hours, if you’re actually seeing your family and loved ones, getting some sleep, eating well and taking time out...then you’re clearly not doing it right and don’t want success enough! We need to call time on this and bring it into our conscious thought how actually ridiculous this is rather than buying into the narrative. AND bring a little fun back into business if you feel like it’s a little lacking! We’ve forgotten to enjoy the journey! We need to trigger our brain’s pleasure centre a little more. Get the dopamine and endorphins running around a little more! Increase creativity and motivation. This is more important than we think! Burnout is not sexy. Stress is not sexy. Getting ill is not sexy. Being able to run a business YOUR way, around YOUR life is sexy. Being clear on your boundaries and non negotiables is sexy! Being able to actually DO the things that bring you joy is sexy! Most people don’t actually know what that looks like. The hustle has been normalised and celebrated and glorified to the point that we don’t consciously question it anymore. This is something that comes up with ALL of my clients at the beginning. We have to pick apart what’s been created, or what they’re trying to create and get back to basics of what do you actually WANT and how can we fit or tweak their goals around what’s most important to them. The whole point the majority of us start businesses is to actually GAIN something back in our lives. Freedom. Spending time with your sproglets. Some sort of work/life balance. Doing more of what we love. So when did that go out the window? When did we decide having a business wasn’t meant to be fun? So let’s have a think about how we can inject a little bit of life, a little bit more FUN into your business...you’re allowed! Grab your journals! Firstly, what do you want MORE of in your life in terms of fun? Get clear on what that looks like. Secondly, what do you actually really love and find fun about business? Get clear on that! What did you want MORE of in your life when you started your business? How do you think you can incorporate even little things into your business that make it more fun and enjoyable? For me a lot of it comes into my daily routine. I start the day with The Class by Taryn Toomey. Now, it’s no secret I used to struggle with actually enjoying exercise but i’ve found my jam now. I love jumping around and dancing, even though the squats and burpees nearly kill me, the fact it’s intertwined with something that I find really fun is a game changer. The freestyle, the hopping the star jumps...I actually find myself smiling. There’s also a great nostalgia for me for some of the movements...which I suspect is not a mistake! It’s amazing, check it out. I also have a playlist that I dance around the kitchen or in my office too. Songs that bring me joy and just make me want to move. Not only is it fun but ‘i'm getting the endorphins running round my body, it can break me out of a funk by shifting my state. It helps process and move emotions. It’s a no brainer really! Singing is also one of my FAVOURITE things to do so I always incorporate that into my day. The great thing with these so far is they really do double up as emotional regulation techniques which will also give the benefit of training a new baseline for joy and pleasure into my nervous system! If you’re constantly feeling stressed or anxious, in all honesty you need to make time for these sorts of things. The brain benefits you get from movement, fun, creativity, novelty, play are HUGE too so for me, this has become part of my non negotiables. I won’t master it every day because I’m human, but it doesn’t stop me making the effort and being conscious of what the signals are telling me when I feel ‘off’ or resistant to these things. Relationships can be a huge part of bringing more joy and fun into your business. Relationships with peers, clients, friends. I’ve had pajama parties with clients in different timezones. I make it a priority to talk to my business friends and lift them up as they do me. I have friends I talk silly nonsense to on Instagram that breaks up my day. I have a lot of fun in my stories on Instagram. Stories are one of my favourite things. Partly because i’m nosey but also because i’ve curated my instagram to be a happy place so I see things that I know more often than not are going to be good for me. (I’m also conscious of being disciplined around my time there ha!) I absolutely don’t take myself too seriously, even though I need to talk about serious subjects. I mean...the name of my podcast is The Positive Pants Podcast! I talk about overcoming self sabotage and how trauma affects how you show up in your business, how experiences you may have had as a child have given you deep routed protection mechanisms that get in your way. I talk about some heavy things, some deep things, some triggering things but I always do it with a sense of humour and genuine caring for the people who choose to listen. Hopefully I make the heavy stuff feel a little lighter. So it’s a combination. It’s being able to mix the fun with the serious. Think about what are the things you really enjoy doing in your business? It’s time to think outside the box. For example, if you love collaborations and conversations with friends, how could you bring that into your business? Launch a podcast together? A live series? Launch a programme together? I have a HUGELY exciting collaboration coming up in the second half of the year with two other incredible entrepreneurs and actually a conversation we had is what sparked me to create this episode. We were talking about how we can bring more fun into business in general. The fact we can be on a call for 5 hours together and feel seen, heard, laugh, put the world to rights and get passionate about what we’re creating and what we’re going to be giving to people all in one go! That’s fun for me. I have another business owner friend, who was actually a friend when we were both working in the media industry and have come ‘back together’ in the last year, and it’s a similar thing. We know we’re going to launch something together...we don’t know what it is yet and that’s ok...but it’s going to happen. It’s all about letting these things percolate and marinate until they feel right! You’ll know in your gut when that is. But we support each other, we can be silly together, we can moan and reframe in the same sentence together and laugh about our foibles. When we’re out of this covid situation we’ll meet up in London for mini mastermind days...with food and wine. Fun! Doesn’t mean we won’t be doing serious businessy stuff and talking about issues and obstacles! I’m so grateful that I have that. But for me, it’s a huge part of what makes my business so enjoyable and fun. So what would be fun for you? Connection is essential, you need to find your group of ride or dies who have your back and you can send weird GIFs or MEMEs to them and they just get you. You need that in business. Making sure you make time for the things you enjoy outside of your business and making sure your business fits around that, rather than taking it away. What is that for you? How do you celebrate your wins? A big part of the work that I do with clients is around this because we just don’t do it enough. We bypass the positives and focus on the negatives. But the reality is when we take the time to celebrate our wins it motivates us. It allows us to embed those feelings of being proud of what we’ve achieved into our nervous system helping us create that as a baseline and make it normal. It grows our self worth. So these small little things are NOT to be ignored. When I get a new client my hubs and I will still crack out a bottle of wine and have a takeaway or I will buy something that I see all the time that is a reminder of the work I do, celebrating that clients growth, celebrating the trust they have in me and celebrating my hard work too. I do the same thing for milestones. My first 1000 podcast listens I bought myself an Alex Monroe necklace. Even though I can sometimes get 1000 downloads in a day now it reminds me to not take that for granted. To not forget that where I am now, I used to dream about getting to one day. That’s fun for me. Talking about injecting more fun into your business also means we need to look at what to take out. Outsourcing time! What tasks bring you the opposite of fun. What sucks your soul but is a necessary part of the job? Give it to someone else who DOES get joy out there...they exist! Just start to think about these things. How could you make launching fun. What could you do that will make you laugh and you can involve others? What do you want to do more of? Don’t judge what you find fun in comparison to other people because the bottom line is, it’s nothing to do with them. When you have more fun in your business you will quickly find how much easier everything becomes. How much more enjoyable. How much more motivating. You get to decide how you do things but just remember, we didn’t get into this to give ourselves more shackles and stress than working for someone else. It’s time to take having fun more seriously. ;-) Fx

#9 This Is A Token with Erin O'Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 53:33

In our latest episode of ‘This is a Token’, Alex is joined virtually by fashion model, diversity campaigner and all-round icon of the British Fashion scene, the wonderful Erin O’Connor MBE. In a lively and uplifting discussion, Erin talks Alex through her favourite pieces of jewellery, many she has acquired on her travels around the world with her work since she was spotted at 19 years old!Listen in as Alex & Erin (with an appearance from Alex’s daughter and podcast co-producer Connie) talk about the overt sexualisation of young women in the public eye, the strength of character that comes from forever being in and out of fashion, and adorably, how in the hands of her youngest son Eddie, her Alex Monroe ‘Peace’ necklace will forever be her ‘Pizza’ necklace!You can follow Erin O’Connor on Instagram @erinoconnor and Twitter @erin_o_connorErin walking the runway for Couture Fashion Week in Paris whilst pregnant with her second child www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a25975792/erin-oconnor-schiaparelli-catwalk-pregnant/For more information about Claddagh Rings, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claddagh_ringFor all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comYou can see our Peace (‘Pizza!’) Necklace here www.alexmonroe.com/flower-power-peace-sign-necklaceFind Erin’s Tyrannosaurus Necklace here www.alexmonroe.com/tyrannosaurus-rex-necklaceIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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#8 This Is A Token with Rosie Wolfenden

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 46:01

This week, Alex is joined virtually by fellow jeweller, and co-founder of jewellery brand 'Tatty Devine', the marvellous Rosie Wolfenden MBE. Just like Alex Monroe, Tatty Devine hand-makes all their pieces in the UK with a strong commitment to ethical practices and sustainability, and are known and loved worldwide for their original and fun, statement acrylic jewellery. Rosie talks Alex through her favourite and most meaningful treasures, from her beloved grandmother’s necklace, to the personalised antique signet rings she and her husband wear as a symbol of their marriage.Listen in as Alex and Rosie talk about the bridge between art and commerciality, the role of jewellery as a playful and often political statement, and how accessorising allows us to to look different, express ourselves creatively, and communicate to an increasingly globalised and homogenised world exactly who we are!You can follow Rosie Wolfenden on Instagram @rosiewolfenden and Tatty Devine @tattydevineBoth Alex and Rosie love Rob Ryan, you can find out more about his work here https://robryanstudio.com/You can find a Parakeet Necklace similar to Rosie’s, here www.tattydevine.com/products/paradise-parakeet-super-statement-necklaceYou can find more information about the Fawcett Society here www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/For all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comYou can see our Ocean Diamond Ring here www.alexmonroe.com/ocean-diamond-ringDiscover our Lobster Necklace here www.alexmonroe.com/lobster-necklaceYou can find out about the V&A Museum’s latest exhibition here www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/alice-curiouser-and-curiouserIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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#7 This Is A Token with Zinnia Kumar

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 45:22

In our latest episode of ‘This is a Token’, Alex is joined virtually by the incredible Zinnia Kumar. A Chartered Ecologist, published scientist, sustainability advocate, cultural theorist, and internationally recognised fashion model, Zinnia talks to Alex about the trinkets and jewellery she has on her person everyday, as a meaningful and grounding reminder of who she is.Listen in, as Alex and Zinnia discuss working to engineer social and environmental change from inside the fashion industry, the symbolic transformation of a dragonfly into a pair of elephants, and how jewellery can function as a measure and reward, to symbolise how far we’ve come.You can find Zinnia Kumar at http://zinniakumar.com/ and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @zinniakumarYou can find the book Alex is reading, ‘The Way Home’ by Mark Boyle here https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781786077271?gC=5a105e8bFor more information about Social Anxiety, visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-anxiety/To learn more about Australia’s Little Penguins and how to support them, go to https://penguinfoundation.org.au/For further reading on East India Company and Blackbirding, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Company and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackbirdingFor all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comDiscover Zinnia’s Elephant In-Line Diorama Necklace www.alexmonroe.com/elephant-diorama-necklaceSee our very own Indian Elephant Necklace www.alexmonroe.com/indian-elephant-necklaceTo view our Dragonfly Necklace www.alexmonroe.com/teeny-tiny-dragonfly-necklaceIf you are interested in finding out more about our bespoke service, visit www.alexmonroe.com/bespokeIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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#6 This Is A Token with Olivia Williams

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 58:35

In our newest episode of ‘This is a Token’ Alex is joined at home in London, by the wonderful actor Olivia Williams. Best known for her brilliant roles in Wes Anderson’s ‘Rushmore’, ‘The Sixth Sense’, ‘An Education’ and ‘Friends’, Olivia talks to Alex about three unique and precious rings, each given to her by three special and very different women in her life.Listen in as old friends Alex and Olivia discuss adventures in Afghanistan, unusual techniques of attraction, and the complexity of jewellery that is so precious and full of sentiment, it can often be quite difficult to wear with ease.To read about Olivia’s filmography, go to www.imdb.com/name/nm0931404/For information on writing a will www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/free-cheap-wills/ or www.gov.uk/make-willFor all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comIf you are interested in finding out more about our bespoke service, visit www.alexmonroe.com/bespokeYou can read about our Sustainability and Ethical Gemstones here www.alexmonroe.com/sustainabilityIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick CohenPlease note, that this podcast was recorded during one of the less strict periods of the coronavirus pandemic, with all the necessary safety measures in place. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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#4 This Is A Token with Beanie Feldstein

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 47:00

In the latest episode of ‘This Is A Token’, Alex is joined virtually across many miles and oceans, by none other than brilliant US actor Beanie Feldstein. Star of Booksmart, Ladybird and How to Build a Girl, Beanie talks Alex through 3 of the 12 rings she wears every single day and the stories behind each one.Listen in as Alex and Beanie, with an appearance from Alex’s daughter Connie, discuss relationships and teenage awkwardness, getting to know the Wolverhampton accent and how her jewellery connects her to her magnificent style-icon mum.Follow Beanie on Instagram and Twitter @BeanieFeldsteinYou can find more about Beanie’s filmography here www.imdb.com/name/nm2788156/For more information about the LGBT Foundation;, visit lgbt.foundation/how-we-can-help-youFor all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comDiscover Beanie and Bonnie’s matching necklace www.alexmonroe.com/rays-of-hope-necklaceIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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#3 This Is A Token with Lloyd Hutchinson

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 47:00

Actor and close friend, Lloyd Hutchinson, best known for his prolific stage work with the National Theatre alongside many other brilliant productions, joins Alex at home for a chat about a life spent performing, and how three gold rings will always connect him to his late and much-loved father John.Listen in as Alex and Lloyd discuss a childhood in Northern Ireland amongst 'The Troubles', being directed by an unknown Danny Boyle in 1980's Belfast, and how a humorous misunderstanding with his father plus a lucky poker game, underpins the unusual origins of his wedding ring!You can find more about Lloyd’s filmography here www.imdb.com/name/nm0404371/For more information and support on bereavement, visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/coping-with-bereavement/For further reading about The Troubles, go to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_TroublesFor all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comTo explore our collection of Wedding bands, go to www.alexmonroe.com/jewellery/rings/wedding-ringsTo discover our gender-neutral jewellery collaboration with writer Raven Smith, go to www.alexmonroe.com/ravensmithIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick CohenPlease note, that this podcast was recorded during one of the less strict periods of the coronavirus pandemic, with all the necessary safety measures in place. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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#1 This Is A Token with Olivia Colman

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 52:15

The wonderful actor Olivia Colman, star of The Crown, The Favourite, Fleabag and so many other brilliant productions, joins Alex at home in London for a chat about her most treasured pieces of jewellery and the stories connected with them. Listen in, amongst the cups of tea and dogs playing in the background, as Alex and Olivia discuss secret engravings, the Crown jewels and how a beautiful aquamarine ring became such a special symbol of her marriage to husband Ed.Alex's daughter Connie has helped to create these podcasts, and you may notice the occasional reference to anorexia and mental health. Both Connie and Alex have experienced challenges with their mental health, and always aim to talk openly about their experiences. Here are some useful links for further reading on issues, events and artefacts discussed by Alex and OliviaFor further information on anorexia www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukFor more information on mental health www.mind.org.ukFor information on the crown jewels www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/the-crown-jewels/#gs.ptitjtFor further reading on the Aberfan disaster en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberfan_disasterFor all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comTo discover Alex’s exclusive pieces designed for Buckingham Palace, visit www.alexmonroe.com/search/buckingham+palaceTo explore the Alex Monroe engagement ring collection, go to www.alexmonroe.com/engagementOlivia’s favourite stone is Aquamarine, and we love it too! Find our aquamarine pieces here www.alexmonroe.com/search/aquamarineIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick CohenPlease note, that this podcast was recorded during one of the less strict periods of the coronavirus pandemic, with all the necessary safety measures in place. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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This Is A Token with Alex Monroe - Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 1:01

This Is A Token with Alex Monroe is a brand new podcast celebrating the magic of jewellery and the stories behind some very special pieces. Every week, starting on Tuesday 12th January 2021, Alex will explore the relationship between his guest and their most-loved jewellery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Adaptability, Versatility, Longevity

BAJ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 50:33

In this episode, we speak to London-based, internationally-stocked jeweller Alex Monroe about his inspirations and the jewellery industry.

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“Was It Really THAT Good?” E26: Ricky Morton, Episode 386

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 52:02

It’s time for a “special edition” of STS ! “Was It Really THAT Good?” E26, Episode 386. Long time wrestling fans always talk fondly of the old days in professional wrestling, so Gene Jackson and Brian Tramel have joined forces to take a look at wrestling shows in the WWE VAULT or on YouTube. This month they deep dive Ricky Morton for ROCKTOBER “Month of Morton” leftover episode ! Also, Dustin “Five” Starr stops by to tell a story about the night Moondog spot died. Sponsored by Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STSPOD at Manscaped DOT com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped DOT com and use code STSPOD. Spunklube is the perfect blend of water and silicone. It is an all purpose personal lubricant that can be used for any occasion. You will love the natural feeling and look of it. It is safe for sensitive skin. Go to spunklube DOT com and tell them shootin the shiznit sent you ! Follow them on Twitter @SpunkLube BlueChew DOT com brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill, so you can be ready whenever an opportunity arises. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew DOT com and get your first shipment FREE when you use our special promo code STS — Just pay $5 shipping. Have you used the UBER Eats app? If not, you can download it & get $7 off your first order by using this code: eats-briant24790ue Did you love this week’s episode?? Was it worth a $1 ? $2? $100?? Donate to STS by using the Cash app and sending $$$$ to: $BTSTS In partnership with Championship Wrestling on CW30! Every Saturday at Noon on YouTube. Follow them on Twitter: @cw30wrestling Patron only UNCUT/BSIDE includes a segment with Dustin Starr that was inserted into the free feed in the middle, before the mics with Dustin & Gene and MORE ! WE WANT YOU ! Subscribe to Patreon for only $1!! In 2019, we posted EVERY episode UNCUT before the release and over 30 BSIDE shows exclusively for PATREON ! This year we have released all shows UNCUT and over 27 BSIDE shows. We have an exclusive show monthly “Honorable Mentions” that is released with WTF News Desk. Only $1 a month!! Search “shootintheshiznit” on Patreon ! https://www.patreon.com/shootintheshiznit “Was It Really THAT Good?” Bob Armstrong https://tinyurl.com/stsep368 More “Month of Morton” shows ! Alex Monroe https://tinyurl.com/stsep377 Daniel Jones https://tinyurl.com/stsep374 Ricky Morton Cool Kids Countdown ! “BT’s Top 10 Favorite Tag Teams” https://tinyurl.com/stsep379

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Rylee, Rockett, Episode 382

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 40:21

Rylee Rockett joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” for Episode 382! This is an episode in ROCKTOBER the “Month of Morton” series that features episodes about Ricky Morton ! Rylee & BT talk about becoming a fan, favorite wrestlers, when did you find out it was a work?, heel or babyface?, training at “School of Morton,” Crazy Steve, working with the guys, Flawless, Tessa Blancard, Kylie Rae and much more ! Sponsored by American Hostile Championship Wrestling presents Thanksgiving Thunder! Caruthersville, MO November 21, 2020 at 7:30 PM @ National Guard Armory ! Tickets are available ! Front Row: $15 (includes Meet & Greet) Second Row: $14, Third row $14 and General Admission tickets are $10. National Guard Armory For ticket information call 731 583 8013 or 636 232 3313 !! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STSPOD at Manscaped DOT com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped DOT com and use code STSPOD. Spunklube is the perfect blend of water and silicone. It is an all purpose personal lubricant that can be used for any occasion. You will love the natural feeling and look of it. It is safe for sensitive skin. Go to spunklube DOT com and tell them shootin the shiznit sent you ! Follow them on Twitter @SpunkLube BlueChew DOT com brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill, so you can be ready whenever an opportunity arises. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew DOT com and get your first shipment FREE when you use our special promo code STS — Just pay $5 shipping. Have you used the UBER Eats app? If not, you can download it & get $7 off your first order by using this code: eats-briant24790ue Did you love this week’s episode?? Was it worth a $1 ? $2? $100?? Donate to STS by using the Cash app and sending $$$$ to: $BTSTS In partnership with Championship Wrestling on CW30! Every Saturday at Noon on YouTube. Follow them on Twitter: @cw30wrestling Big show on this Saturday ! Halloween ! Drive-In Spooktacular ! Memphis, TN 3682 Ridgeway Road ! Tickets only $25 for a full car ! Patreon version includes before and after the mics. WE WANT YOU ! Subscribe to Patreon for only $1!! In 2019, we posted EVERY episode UNCUT before the release and over 30 BSIDE shows exclusively for PATREON ! This year we have released all shows UNCUT and over 27 BSIDE shows. We have an exclusive show monthly “Honorable Mentions” that is released with WTF News Desk. Only $1 a month!! Search “shootintheshiznit” on Patreon ! https://www.patreon.com/shootintheshiznit More “Month of Morton” shows ! Alex Monroe https://tinyurl.com/stsep377 Daniel Jones https://tinyurl.com/stsep374 Ricky Morton Cool Kids Countdown ! “BT’s Top 10 Favorite Tag Teams” https://tinyurl.com/stsep379 Others we talked about during the episode ! Chase Owens https://soundcloud.com/shootintheshiznit/bullet-club-member-crown-jewel-chase-owens-episode-33-season-3 @IamKylieRae https://tinyurl.com/STSe193s5 “The Hot List: Top 10 Female Superstars” https://tinyurl.com/stsep369

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Ricky Morton "Cool Kids Countdown" "BT's Top 10 Favorite Tag Teams" Episode 379

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 52:14

It’s time for the “special edition” of “Shootin’ The Shiznit.” Brian Tramel is joined by wrestling legend Ricky Morton for the “Month of Morton” ROCKTOBER ! They bring you the Cool Kids Countdown Ep 91: “BT’s Top 10 Favorite Tag Teams of All Time” for Episode 379. BT lists his teams as Ricky Morton comments on them with insight only he can give about working these teams ! American Hostile Championship Wrestling presents Thanksgiving Thunder! Caruthersville, MO November 21, 2020 at 7:30 PM @ National Guard Armory ! Tickets are available ! Front Row: $15 (includes Meet & Greet) Second Row: $14, Third row $14 and General Admission tickets are $10. National Guard Armory For ticket information call 731 583 8013 or 636 232 3313 !! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STSPOD at Manscaped DOT com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped DOT com and use code STSPOD. Spunklube is the perfect blend of water and silicone. It is an all purpose personal lubricant that can be used for any occasion. You will love the natural feeling and look of it. It is safe for sensitive skin. Go to spunklube DOT com and tell them shootin the shiznit sent you ! Follow them on Twitter @SpunkLube BlueChew DOT com brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill, so you can be ready whenever an opportunity arises. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew DOT com and get your first shipment FREE when you use our special promo code STS — Just pay $5 shipping. Have you used the UBER Eats app? If not, you can download it & get $7 off your first order by using this code: eats-briant24790ue Did you love this week’s episode?? Was it worth a $1 ? $2? $100?? Donate to STS by using the Cash app and sending $$$$ to: $BTSTS In partnership with Championship Wrestling on CW30! Every Saturday at Noon on YouTube. Follow them on Twitter: @cw30wrestling Patron only UNCUT/BSIDE includes before the mics and after the mics ! WE WANT YOU ! Subscribe to Patreon for only $1!! In 2019, we posted EVERY episode UNCUT before the release and over 30 BSIDE shows exclusively for PATREON ! This year we have released all shows UNCUT and over 27 BSIDE shows. We have an exclusive show monthly “Honorable Mentions” that is released with WTF News Desk. Only $1 a month!! Search “shootintheshiznit” on Patreon ! https://www.patreon.com/shootintheshiznit More “Month of Morton” shows ! Alex Monroe https://tinyurl.com/stsep377 Daniel Jones https://tinyurl.com/stsep374

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Sunday Hangout: Chiropractors, digital pianos

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 59:32

We tried and failed to do a live stream of this episode! Hopefully next time around Rob will have it figured out. When he does, the first broadcast will be here: twitch.tv/robrogan In this episode, Rob and Alex take a while to hit their podcasting stride again but we hear about Alex’s honeymoon around Lake Michigan, a visit to the chiropractor, some different types of massage that we manage to tie in with mindfulness of course, and lastly, Rob bought a NEW PIANO (it’s very exciting). As always, say hello or ask a question on Twitter: @sorrytopic If you want the full song from the end of the episode, here it is:

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Alex Monroe, Episode 377

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 34:00

Alex Monroe joins Brian Tramel for a new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit” for Episode 377! This is an episode in ROCKTOBER the “Month of Morton” series that features episodes about Ricky Morton ! Alex & BT talk about becoming a fan, favorite wrestlers, Chris Beniot, backyard wrestling, ring psychology, training at “School of Morton,” studying Ricky Morton, Facebook LIVE, PPV and more ! Sponsored by Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code STSPOD at Manscaped DOT com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped DOT com and use code STSPOD. Spunklube is the perfect blend of water and silicone. It is an all purpose personal lubricant that can be used for any occasion. You will love the natural feeling and look of it. It is safe for sensitive skin. Go to spunklube DOT com and tell them shootin the shiznit sent you ! Follow them on Twitter @SpunkLube BlueChew DOT com brings you the first chewable with the same FDA-approved active ingredients as Viagra and Cialis so you know they work. You can take them anytime, day or night--even on a full stomach--and since they’re chewable, they work up to twice as fast as a pill, so you can be ready whenever an opportunity arises. Right now, we’ve got a special deal for our listeners: Visit BlueChew DOT com and get your first shipment FREE when you use our special promo code STS — Just pay $5 shipping. Have you used the UBER Eats app? If not, you can download it & get $7 off your first order by using this code: eats-briant24790ue Did you love this week’s episode?? Was it worth a $1 ? $2? $100?? Donate to STS by using the Cash app and sending $$$$ to: $BTSTS In partnership with Championship Wrestling on CW30! Every Saturday at Noon on YouTube. Follow them on Twitter: @cw30wrestling Patron only UNCUT includes before the mics and after the mics ! WE WANT YOU ! Subscribe to Patreon for only $1!! In 2019, we posted EVERY episode UNCUT before the release and over 30 BSIDE shows exclusively for PATREON ! This year we have released all shows UNCUT and over 27 BSIDE shows. We have an exclusive show monthly “Honorable Mentions” that is released with WTF News Desk. Only $1 a month!! Search “shootintheshiznit” on Patreon ! https://www.patreon.com/shootintheshiznit Dan Matthews in the “Month of Morton” series ! https://soundcloud.com/shootintheshiznit/daniel-jones-ask-dangerous-dan-matthews-episode-374

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Sunday Hangout: COVID teaching and Universal media services

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 10:40

Ahhh – back to the old hangout. This episode is full of big life updates from both Rob and Alex. I’ll let you listen to find out what’s new. We do touch on being a teacher and going back to school right now, as Alex has to prepare for the school year. Rob has a rant about the increasingly fractured “media landscape.” In other words, all the different streaming services for TV were almost the first wave and now we have so many exclusive platforms for podcasts. It’s great that podcasts are getting more popular, but what this means for the medium as a whole is that your reach gets smaller. You can’t just publish once and be discovered by everyone. It’s going to depend what app you’re part of in the coming future. Lastly, we also talk a bit about music and quarantine. Even with social distancing, things like a concert will be very hard to pull off. What does it mean to stream a performance instead of being there?

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Sunday Hangout: Hans Zimmer Pt. 3

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 55:15

The final installment of our mini-series about Hans Zimmer! Don’t forget to start out with parts 1 & 2! Find it in your feed, or our website here. As a side-note, this was pretty fun to do and if you can think of something else you want to get some background info about, let us know. A lot of the music here is chopped into pieces and cut short, so please look up the full soundtrack on your favorite music app. I’ll include YouTube links below: Interstellar – Where We’re Going [YouTube] Apollo 11 Mission Audio [YouTube] Interstellar – Coward [YouTube] Our Twitter is @sorrytopic and you can also find us on Telegram. Check out JoshandRob.com for more info

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Sunday Hangout: Hans Zimmer Pt. 2

Conversations of Inspiration

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 28:35

Don’t forget to start out with Part 1! Find it in your feed, or our website here. We have cut the samples down and encourage you to hit PAUSE when we call out the track, look it up on YouTube or Spotify and then come back to the discussion. From Sherlock: Discombobulate [YouTube] Marital Sabotage [YouTube] From Dark Knight: Why So Serious? [YouTube] A Dark Knight [YouTube]

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SME: SOS Live - with Sahar Hashemi OBE, co-founder of Coffee Republic and Alex Monroe, founder of Alex Monroe Jewellery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 38:29

Sahar Hashemi OBE and Alex Monroe join Holly this week, to discuss the mindset of the consumer post COVID, the vital ingredient of ‘brand’ in any thriving business as well as the idea that connection and community will be the key to success in the future. SME: SOS is a topical podcast to support small businesses through this turbulent time. Offering advice from experts and founders, this episode is designed to empower and support you through practical tips, advice and real life experiences. This SME: SOS podcast episode is brought to you with thanks to Dell Technologies. Follow Holly and #SMESOS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollytucker/?hl=en

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Alex Monroe - British jewellery designer Alex Monroe on the bee, designing and mental health.

Last Night I Dreamt Jewellery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 34:38

Last Night I Dreamt's Rebecca chats with Alex Monroe, world renowned British Jewellery Designer and creator of the iconic bumblebee necklace....the very necklace Rebecca was gifted 10 years ago after the birth of her daughter, Beatrice (Bea!) From his early life growing up on a farm to how the bumblebee came to be and digging a little deeper and discussing mental health, Alex and I put the world to rights in this thrilling episode with jewellery royalty and Rebecca's favourite much loved designer. Last Night I Dreamt is so much more than a jewellery shop. It's a community where stories are shared - from the stories behind each of our brands and every piece of jewellery, to the story behind why someone is buying a particular item of jewellery. The Last Night I Dreamt podcast is an extension of that community. Each episode Rebecca will chat with someone who inspires her and has something to share with the Last Night I Dreamt tribe. So stay tuned and welcome to the Last Night I Dreamt podcast. We hope each one will be food for the soul. https://www.lastnightidreamt.co.uk

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Sunday Hangout: Hans Zimmer Pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 52:44

Alex and Rob got a hot tip from Mike Rapin that we should discuss Hans Zimmer’s music. In this episode we talk about Zimmer’s style in general, and break down a few samples from Inception. For reasons, we have cut the samples down and encourage you to hit PAUSE when we call out the track, look it up on YouTube or Spotify and then come back to the discussion. For your convenience, here are the ones we bring up: Wonder Woman theme Inception: Dream Is Collapsing [YouTube] Edith Piaf – Non, Je ne regrette rien [YouTube] Inception: Dream Within a Dream [YouTube] Inception: Paradox [YouTube] Some cool bonus material!

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Byebye Spotify

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 7:08

A quick update from Rob. We only have one listener on Spotify so we won’t be maintaining our feed on Spotify. Please send us a tweet @sorrytopic Or hop into our super relaxed, free chat platform on Telegram. Look up the app to download on your device. Then you can follow this link to join: https://t.me/Sorrytogetbackontopic If none of those suit your fancy you can email Rob at: robrogan @ gmail

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Sunday hangout: gaming in the galaxy

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 54:11

Episode 30 of STGBOT is yet another with special guest Alex Monroe. Alex’s percussion group isn’t doing anything during quarantine. There’s a lot of work that goes into the trending zoom-music performances people might be familiar with. We talked about the fatigue of video chats/conferences/calls all the time and wanting to get away from the computer. On the other hand… we really love this game called Elite Dangerous, and then Rob offers a bit of comparison to No Man’s Sky, and the real life scientific tool called Gaia Sky. Links to the games in their respective order: https://www.elitedangerous.com/buy/steam/elite-dangerous-cmdr-deluxe-edition https://www.nomanssky.com/ http://gaia-sky.readthedocs.io the lore tour Alex was talking about Finally, if you’re bored of all those topics, skip to the 50 minute mark where we have questions for YOU, listener. Email Rob your responses.

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Sunday hangout: not so technical, don’t worry

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 61:44

This time we switch gears and get into other topics. To be honest, I edited this a week ago and have no idea what we talk about. Enjoy!

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Sunday hangout: a boring, technical episode

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 67:00

Yeah being honest here. Alex and Rob just talk about computer specifications for about an hour as Rob just purchased a fully-upgraded iMac and Alex debates getting a new laptop or desktop. Feel free to skip this one. In the mean time!! Send us a tweet already

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Sunday hangout: Movie Music, The Revenant

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 49:38

The Revenant: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is a soundtrack album for the 2015 film, The Revenant, composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto with additional music by Bryce Dessner. Source: The Revenant (Soundtrack) wikipedia In this episode, Alex and Rob discuss the music from The Revenant. It’s minimal, but intense. Spartan, necessary, and profound. See also: Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda (imdb link) Let us know what you think of this new venture! We might spawn off a new podcast along these lines. We’d also like to hear any requests of something to watch/listen to next time. robrogan [at] gmail.com or @sorrytopic on Twitter, and of course our Telegram group!

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Sunday hangout: Classic games, Star Wars

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 49:34

Alex and Rob talk about some games they’ve loved in the past because Rob started playing Diablo III again. Have you played Age of Empires? It’s one of our favorites. Later we get on the topic of Star Wars and some of the story lines we might be missing (or could see in the future). Finally, we hit on an idea for a new podcast that we’ll experiment with here. Alex and Rob will watch a movie and then have a discussion about the soundtrack and its composer! Next Sunday Hangout will be about The Revenant.

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Sunday hangout: teaching, tea, & tech debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 86:03

Hi everyone, no notes today because… I’m lazy. If you’d like notes, or they are helpful to you, let us know and I’ll do better next time! -Rob

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Sunday hangout: starting a business, future music, & tech stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 73:56

Alex and Rob got together again on Sunday afternoon to catch up and just talk about whatever is on their minds. Unavoidably, the first bit is about Coronavirus news impacting all of our lives. If you’ve had enough of that, feel free to skip up to 6 minutes, because there’s an update about Josh and COVID-19. After that bit, you can also skip ahead to about 19 minutes where we get into the meat of the discussion. Alex is the co-founder of Beyond This Point, a non-profit experimental percussion group. Rob asks about how you actually start something like that, and more broadly how a non-profit works. A Buddhist monk that left his friend hangin… leads to a longer discussion about movie endings that leave you hanging (often for a good reason). Can you think of examples where the future of music is represented in film? Usually science fiction speculates on the future of technology, social norms, and even fashion, but is it impossible to create speculative/futuristic music?

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Sunday hangout: let’s try to talk about something else

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 74:07

A few minutes in the beginning Rob shares how this pandemic is taking a toll on him, but this doesn’t need to be a downer episode! Alex and Rob talk about remote work, the pros and cons of it, and how he is adapting to teaching music online and being creative with a virtual group of people. Rob talks about his affinity for all kinds of technology that creates a sense of shared space, like Zoom, Echo Show with a faraway friend, and other tools. We ponder about how else these drastic times might create a positive culture shift. Links to specific apps and sites mentioned: Zoom Houseparty Berlin Philharmonic – Digital Concert Hall (giving free membership if signing up before March 31) IDAGIO (has free plan) *Note if you are using Spotify, they don’t support links. Either try a “real” podcast app, or visit our site: https://joshandrob.comAlso feel free to say hello to @sorrytopic on Twitter, or maybe we can all Zoom together!

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China, Coronavirus, Communism?

Conversations of Inspiration

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 51:34

Alex Monroe is back! We mostly catch up about his recent vacation in China, which of course brings up talk about the Coronavirus hype. Wanna get in touch? Tweet the show @sorrytopic, or at Rob and Josh. Feel free to jump into our open Telegram chat for updates and chit-chat about the show. Don’t use Twitter, don’t want to download Telegram? Tell us what you use. Should we get an email?

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50. Rob Ryan, Artist - Turning craft into commerce, and remaining true to your values

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 58:21

This week’s episode of Conversations of Inspiration was recorded LIVE at St Mary’s Church in Marylebone London, as part of the most incredible day in the small business calendar, The Congregation of Inspiration 2019. This week’s guest is Rob Ryan, an artist renowned for his intricate papercuttings. His artwork has featured in Vogue, Elle, and Stylist. One year he created 28 Liberty Christmas windows which started a journey where Rob's work began to be seen by the masses. He has collaborated with Alex Monroe, Tatty Devine and none other than Sir Paul Smith. In this episode, Holly and Rob discuss his childhood, how he discovered his talents at the RCA, to then after a hard 20 years trying to make a living out of his art, the difficult choice he made, to allow his art to be for the masses. Recorded live, in a London church with the light streaming through the stained glass windows, as he told his story - this episode was personally an extra special and spiritual one. Conversations of Inspiration is brought to you with support from NatWest: visit natwestbusinesshub.com for information, tips and insights to help business owners meet their goals. Follow Holly on Instagram: instagram.com/hollytucker

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40. Alex Monroe, founder Alex Monroe Jewellery - How To Balance Commercial And Creative

Conversations of Inspiration

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 76:17

This week on Conversations of Inspiration, Holly speaks to jeweller Alex Monroe at his ‘buzzing’ headquarters boutique in London. With 30 successful years in the business, Alex’s insight and attitude will provide a huge source of inspiration and advice for creative small businesses looking to combine creativity with commerciality. With fans such as Emma Watson, Sienna Miller and a regular in Vogue - Alex Monroe is a masterclass in growing your brand whilst maintaining your integrity and creativity. In this enlightening episode, Holly & Alex discuss his journey so far, the process for anyone who wants to create products that lasts a lifetime and how he's kept true to his brand after 30 years. His letter to self is an incredibly touching and special conclusion to the podcast this week. Conversations of Inspiration is brought to you with support from NatWest: visit natwestbusinesshub.com for information, tips and insights to help business owners meet their goals. Follow Holly on Instagram: instagram.com/hollytucker

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Alex Monroe, part 2: New Music

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 28:37

Rob continues his conversation with Alex and they scratch the surface of “New Music.” Let us know if you dig this kind of thing. We can do some more like this once in a while! NOTE ABOUT THE NOTES: If you’re looking at these show notes in your podcast player like a totally normal person, we don’t blame you; that’s how it should be. There are a lot of media excerpts in these notes however, and we highly recommend that you read the rest of this on our website. Electric Counterpoint by Steve Reich Steve Reich’s “Electric Counterpoint” – we used it in the intro and a couple minutes later when Alex introduces minimalism. Mallet Quartet: I. Fast by Steve Reich “Mallet Quartet” is a quintessential example of Reich minimalism. The recording came out last year and won a Grammy. I won’t even include a Schoenberg piece because I can assume no one wants to listen to him. Check out the wiki here if interested. In a Landscape by John Cage John Cage frequently experimented with structure in his works by using the I Ching to generate a “randomness.” This is an earlier work of his that is quite beautiful and tonal, but is not grounded in a common structure (whether verse, chorus, etc. or exposition, development, recap). This excerpt is not in this episode, it was in part 1. John Cage’s 4’33” Cage is probably most known for his piece “4 minutes 33 seconds” which is a ‘silent‘ performance. the so-called laws of nature: part III by David Lang This piece is so zen. It also is a great example of using found objects to make sound. The main hum you hear is a set of flowerpots being played with yarn mallets. playing the flowerpots Alex says: This is an example of how percussion groups have gone mainstream and become more like bands:

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Alex Monroe, part 1: Buddhism