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Guests - Chip Abbott and Summer Renner DisherHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorToday's throwback episode brings back an important topic - movement quality! Our spectacular guests, studio owner Summer Renner Disher and dance educator and choreographer Chip Abbott school us on the importance of movement quality for competitive dancers, and give tips on teaching techniques for all ages! This episode originally aired October 19, 2023. Topics Include: How to talk about movement quality in class Unique approaches to teaching movement quality Why the quality of your movement quality can make or break your score at competitionHelp support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Seasons 4 through 7. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceSummer Renner Disher - @summerrennerdisher, @rennerdanceChip Abbott - @chipstergramThis episode is sponsored by:Check out our service: IDA Online Judge's CritiquesSend us a video of your dance and an IDA Judge will critique your routine! You can request a genre-specific specialty judge or add on 10 minutes of additional feedback. 24 hour rush delivery available! Submit your video now! Join our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show

Durante Verzola, resident choreographer for Miami City Ballet School, breaks down their Summer Choreographic Workshop, a specialized program that simulates professional dancer life for students as young as 14. Unlike traditional summer intensives, this program focuses on preparing dancers for the quick turnaround and varied repertory demands of company life. Durante explains why they created a separate choreographic track, how company artistic staff are involved, and what types of mentors and choreographers work with participants. The conversation covers the balance between new and existing works, whether students learn to choreograph themselves, and what the final performance looks like. Durante discusses why younger dancers benefit from this experience, how often participants transition into Miami City Ballet's year-round program, and what common growth areas he observes. He also addresses why specialized programs like this are growing in popularity and what sets Miami City Ballet's approach apart from similar workshops. If you're considering programs that go beyond traditional technique training, this episode explains what makes the choreographic workshop format valuable for pre-professional dancers. Learn more on the MCBS website. Links: Read Our Ballet School Summer & Year-Round Reviews Buy Corrections Journals Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok: @ballethelpdesk Takeaways The Choreographic Intensive is a two-week program at Miami City Ballet School. The program aims to develop students' artistry and professional skills. Students experience a daily routine similar to that of professional dancers. Artistry is emphasized alongside technical training in ballet. The program includes creating original works specifically for the students. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their choreography. Performance opportunities are crucial for developing confidence and skills. The program fosters a supportive environment for students to grow. Choreography is created in response to the dancers in the moment. The intensive prepares students for the realities of a professional dance career. Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

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From disrupting the print industry with the original Macintosh to building bespoke tech for Premier League teams, Ivan Reel has always lived at the bleeding edge of media. Now the Head of Studio Technology at StradaXR, Reel traces his evolution from graphic designer to virtual production leader, sharing insights from his time managing Sony's pivot to digital workflows and his inspiring choice to return to film school later in life to master modern VFX. This convergence of deep technical experience and fresh artistic training has placed him at the forefront of optimizing LED stages for the next generation of filmmaking. The discussion digs into the technical and economic forces reshaping the industry, drawing parallels between the current AI explosion and the democratization of digital video. Ivan details how StradaXR utilizes Chaos Vantage to introduce real-time ray tracing to the volume , offering a superior alternative to standard game engine pipelines. The episode wraps with a compelling argument for the future of indie film, suggesting that the true power of virtual production lies not in big budgets, but in its ability to empower efficient, high-quality genre storytelling. Ivan Reel on LinkedIn > StradaXR > Ivan Reel's website > Chaos Arena > Hammer Film Productions >   This episode is sponsored by: Center Grid Virtual Studio Kitbash 3D (Use promocode "cggarage" for 10% off)  

This episode is what the cool podcast kids call a co-share. I was recently on “The Artistry of Humanity” with Ian Williams and we had a great chat about being simultaneously rich and broke, the external illusion of success versus the internal reality of chaos and misery, the biology of stress and lots more. Enjoy.artistry-of-humanity.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Megs sits down with Deanna of @browartistry.lv — to talk about building a brow business rooted in passion, consistency, personal growth, and a true dedication to client experience. Deanna shares her journey from esthetician to corporate manager to brow studio owner, and how leaving corporate America led her to rediscover her creative drive. She opens up about learning brows through obsession, trusting her instincts, the role of therapy in becoming a stronger entrepreneur, and why showing up imperfectly still moves your business forward.They talk about:✨ Moving from corporate burnout into beauty entrepreneurship✨ Learning brows through self-study, screen-recording, and free education✨ Why consistency matters more than being “the best”✨ Building a business through passion, obsession, and curiosity✨ Social media inspiration vs. creative noise✨ The problem with overpriced online education & integrity as an educator✨ Raising client experience through consultation, communication & personalization✨ Personal growth, boundaries, and becoming the version of yourself needed to run a businessWhether you're a brow artist, new entrepreneur, or beauty pro navigating the transition from passion to profession, this episode is filled with honesty, mindset shifts, and the grounded wisdom that comes from building a business from scratch — and growing alongside it.Connect with Deanna:IG → @browartistry.lv

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In the latest podcast episode, Matthew engages in a conversation with Weylin Olive from SwiftWood Bows. They discuss Weylin's bow making techniques, personal hunting experiences, and share insights on how seasonal changes affect hunting. They also talk about bow-making courses, the importance of mentoring, and the value of investing time in traditional crafts. Find Weylin at: Instagram:@swiftwoodbows Youtube: @swiftwoodbows Website: www.swiftwoodbows.com Find Matthew at: Instagram: @songdog_stickbows         Youtube: @thebowyercollective  Website: www.thebowyercollective.com Follow this week's Kill Call guest, Ms. Sarah Ward on Instagram: @archersangle  Do you have a 2025 traditional archery story to tell? Write us at thebowyercollective@gmail.com Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders. https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/ Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order. https://vunigear.com/ Bear Archery - Use code “bowyer10” to save 10% www.beararchry.com Safari Tuff - Use discount code “bowyerpod10” to save 10% www.safarituff.com Arrow 6 Coffee - Use discount code BOWYER15 to save 15% off coffee and merch. www.arrow6coffeeco.com  Selway Archery www.selwayarcheryproducts.com Nukem Hunting - Use discount code “Bowyer20” to save 20%.  www.nukemhunting.com The Generalist Program| SISU Strong - Use code “Songdog20” to save 20% https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/7de19181/?productId=704169&clearCart=true Check out these great Bowyer educators: Organic Archery Bow Building School- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off your tuition https://www.organicarchery.com/

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Artistry Unveiled: A Christmas Ornament's Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-12-08-23-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Снег је тихо падао над Калемегданском тврђавом, стварајући савршену зимску сцену.En: Snow was quietly falling over the Kalemegdan Fortress, creating a perfect winter scene.Sr: Међу древним зидинама тврђаве, мале тезге са сувенирима привлачиле су пажњу посетилаца.En: Among the ancient walls of the fortress, small souvenir stalls were attracting the attention of visitors.Sr: Било је Божићно време, па је радосна атмосфера испуњавала ваздух.En: It was Christmas time, so the joyful atmosphere filled the air.Sr: Милан је шетао кроз тржиште, одевен у топлу јакну и шал.En: Milan was walking through the market, dressed in a warm jacket and scarf.Sr: Као млад уметник, тражио је инспирацију у традиционалним српским занатима.En: As a young artist, he was looking for inspiration in traditional Serbian crafts.Sr: Али, у свим тим бојама и облицима, није могао пронаћи нешто што би га истински инспирисало.En: But in all those colors and shapes, he couldn't find something that truly inspired him.Sr: Свака ствар му је изгледала исто, као да је недостајала права прича иза ње.En: Everything seemed the same, as if a real story was missing behind it.Sr: Тада угледа једну тезгу на којој је стајала Јована, продавачица са осмехом који греје срце.En: Then he spotted a stall where Jovana stood, a vendor with a smile that warmed the heart.Sr: Привукла га је њена топлина и пријатељство.En: He was drawn to her warmth and friendliness.Sr: Јована је волела да дели своју страст према српској баштини.En: Jovana loved sharing her passion for Serbian heritage.Sr: Милан одлучи да приђе.En: Milan decided to approach.Sr: „Добар дан“, рече Милан повучен радозналошћу.En: "Good day," said Milan, pulled by curiosity.Sr: „Да ли ми можете рећи нешто више о овим предметима?En: "Can you tell me more about these items?"Sr: “Јована се насмеши и поче да објашњава.En: Jovana smiled and began to explain.Sr: „Сваки од ових комада има своју причу.En: "Each of these pieces has its own story.Sr: На пример, овај украс је направљен у једном малом селу на северу Србије.En: For example, this ornament was made in a small village in the north of Serbia.Sr: Жене тамо још увек користе традиционалне технике.En: Women there still use traditional techniques."Sr: “Како је причала, Милан је почео да осећа повезаност са предметима.En: As she spoke, Milan started to feel a connection to the items.Sr: Она му је показала један мали, ручно рађен украс.En: She showed him a small, handmade ornament.Sr: „Овo овде“, настави Јована, „преноси причу о традиционалном слављу Божића у Србији.En: "This here," continued Jovana, "conveys the story of traditional Christmas celebrations in Serbia."Sr: “Милан је пажљиво слушао, а када је додирнуо украс, осетио је нешто посебно.En: Milan listened carefully, and when he touched the ornament, he felt something special.Sr: Сећања на празнике са својом породицом, на љубав и топлину дома, све су се вратила.En: Memories of holidays with his family, the love and warmth of home, all came rushing back.Sr: Ова једна мала ствар имала је дубину коју је тражио.En: This one small thing had the depth he was searching for.Sr: Одлучно је рекао: „Желим да купим овај.En: He firmly said, "I want to buy this.Sr: Прича је заиста лепа.En: The story is truly beautiful."Sr: “Јована му је продала украс и пожелела срећан Божић.En: Jovana sold him the ornament and wished him a Merry Christmas.Sr: Милан је оставио тржиште са осмехом, носећи не само украс, већ и нову инспирацију.En: Milan left the market with a smile, carrying not only the ornament but also new inspiration.Sr: Схватио је да је важно повезати се са својим коренима, и то ће бити тема његовог следећег уметничког дела.En: He realized the importance of connecting with his roots, and this would be the theme of his next artwork.Sr: Док је напуштао Калемегдан, снег је још увек падао, али је сада изгледало као да је свака пахуља део боравка у месту где историја и традиција живе у сваком тренутку.En: As he left Kalemegdan, snow was still falling, but now it seemed as if each flake was part of being in a place where history and tradition live in every moment.Sr: Милан је знао да ће ово искуство остати са њим заувек, инспиришући његову уметност и живот.En: Milan knew this experience would stay with him forever, inspiring his art and life. 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Landscape designer Steve Griggs joins Frank Schaeffer for a raw, funny, deeply human conversation about rising from a working-class New York childhood to becoming one of America's premier landscape artists — featured in Forbes, WSJ, HuffPost and Bravo's Backyard Envy.Steve reveals the truth about designing for the ultra-wealthy, why taste beats money every time, how stonework builds character, what 40 years in the dirt taught him, and why water + fire belong in every garden — from mega-estates to tiny balconies.Frank and Steve go deep on class, beauty, craftsmanship, fathers, work ethic, climate, art, and the joy of creating a space people never want to leave._____LINKSCheck out Steve's stunning book Straight DirtFollow Steve on Instagram @SteveGriggsDesignVisit Steve Griggs Design Online_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip. Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

In this episode, we delve into the world of John Pomp, a master of transforming raw materials into stunning works of art. Learn about his inspirations, challenges, and the innovative processes that define his craft. John opens up about his journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to becoming a renowned designer, emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's creative vision. Through candid conversations, he reveals the lessons learned from both failures and successes, and how they have contributed to his growth as an artist. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the power of creativity and the beauty of handmade design.

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Art is changing and very fast. But even as technology evolves, our creativity and human touch will always matter most.In this episode, I'm joined by Olguta Goddard of Oh My Goddard Photography to talk about artistry, authenticity, and navigating creativity in the age of AI. Olguta shares how she's stayed grounded in her artistic vision, protected her energy, and kept creating from the heart, even when trends, tools, and expectations shift around her.We talk about finding your creative rhythm again, balancing rest and reinvention, and trusting your instincts when it feels like the industry is moving faster than ever.If you've been questioning what creativity looks like in a world of AI and constant change, this episode is for you.What's in this episode:[02:18] Why authenticity matters more than algorithms[05:32] How AI is changing the conversation around art and inspiration[10:07] Staying connected to your creative voice through rest and reflection[13:45] When comparison creeps in and how to reclaim your energy[17:58] Boundaries that protect your art and your sanity[21:34] A reminder that your art is still needed in a changing worldIf you've been craving permission to slow down, reconnect with your creativity, and trust your own artistic eye again, this conversation with Olguta will help you remember why your art still matters.For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/podcast/Grab your spot for the 2025 Online Newborn Retreat!

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How did Misty Copeland break barriers and become one of the world's most famous ballerinas? In this powerful talk, she charts her rise from childhood adversity to history-making dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre — and gives a peek at what she plans to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I hear Jeff Lynne has recently been sidelined by a mysterious infection, and had to cancel some performances. We wish the revered music producer and founder of ELO good health and a quick recovery. Today, Bill and Rich, The Splendid Bohemians would like to celebrate this versatile Rock stylist by playing two cuts separated by decades, from two vastly different incarnations, but somehow identifiable as his, if only by the unique sensibility in which these cuts are marinated: Imposters of Life's Magazine by The Idle Race, and Tweeter and the Monkey Man by The Traveling Wilburys.There are certain tropes that signify this creator's hand: catchy musical themes, thick layers of horns and strings and witty Beatle-esque harmonies - (he even got to work with the resurrected voice of John Lennon when producing the Beatle's ghostly “reunion”tracks Free As a Bird, and Real Love. Like so many of his generation, Jeff came up under the spell of the mop tops, and even this early recording by the Idle Race has that 1967 Psychedelic flavor, pre-dating by a year, but somehow reminiscent of his future Willburys bandmate, George Harrison's song Savoy Truffle. IMPOSTERS OF LIFE'S MAGAZINEThe personnel changes of the several Birmingham beat groups in the mid-sixties are too numerous to recite here, but one group, The Nightriders are notable because they took on a teenaged Lynne as guitarist in '66 - and changed their name to The Idle Race (a more timely handle). Roy Wood of the Move, Jeff's friend and future partner in the formation of ELO, helped the IR get signed, and influential DJ John Peel was an early and strong promoter of the group. Jeff's tenure with IR was short lived however, and in 1970 he founded (with Wood) the legendary Electric Light Orchestra.This early composition has all the hallmarks that would later define Jeff's work: witty, yet Romantic lyrics; hard driving rhythms, but with plenty of surprisingly lush filigree. The ambition of the work, with its startlingly different movements, is impressive for such a young talent - but, at the core is Jeff's unmistakable ear for the “hook” - marking him as one of the most reliable masters of Pop.TWEETER AND THE MONKEY MANTweeter and the Monkey Man, from 22 years later - demonstrates how far the musician had come professionally.  Here Jeff is, arguably the lowest man on the totem pole of The Traveling Wilburys, a Super Group's Super Group (with a Beatle, George Harrison, future Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Roy - fucking - Orbison…., yet his mark is unmistakeable. This tune, supposedly written by Bob Dylan, who spittingly delivers it like a parody of Springsteen's New Jersey, drenched in a Sopranos sauce - and it's just plain fun. But, the chorus, penned by Jeff with George Harrison, lifts the track to the existential level of a rock opera, giving it “the hook,” the drama and the flair. The layers on this musical cake are delicious - there's George's sly slide work; the Lady Madonna horns, the timpani booms counterpointed by a tinkling piano riff; the building of the strings and horns and oohing and aaahing harmonies… they suck me in every time. Good stuff!

In this episode of Iron Culture, Eric Helms interviews Oscar Moscat, a pro natural bodybuilder who shares his journey in the sport. Oscar discusses the importance of personal motivation, family values, and the balance between competition and self-improvement. He emphasizes the significance of finding what works for each individual in training and the camaraderie within the bodybuilding community. The conversation also touches on Oscar's training philosophy, his aspirations for the future, and his desire to inspire the next generation of athletes. As always, please be sure to support our friends at elitefts.com! If you're in the market for some new gym gear or apparel, you can use our code (MRR10) for a 10% discount Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Iron Culture and Guest Introduction 02:52 Oscar Moscat's Journey in Bodybuilding 05:48 The Competitive Spirit and Personal Growth 08:53 Balancing Family and Bodybuilding 11:45 The Mindset of a Natural Bodybuilder 14:43 Martial Arts Influence on Competitive Mindset 17:40 The Pursuit of Personal Excellence 20:45 Artistry and Competition in Bodybuilding 34:30 The Art of Bodybuilding: Beyond Competition 37:05 Genetics vs. Hard Work: A Bodybuilder's Perspective 40:35 The Mindset of a Champion: Balancing Talent and Effort 43:29 Passion and Drive: The Heart of Bodybuilding 48:52 Individuality in Training: Finding What Works for You 58:28 The Science of Bodybuilding: Applying Knowledge to Practice

My guest this week is David Grier, who joins me to celebrate the classic album 'The White Brothers - Live in Sweden' (recently remastered and reissued in an expanded form as 'The New Kentucky Colonels - Live in Sweden').We talk about what makes this recording special, including the fact it was recorded live and never intended for release, and why Clarence and Roland had such a unique approach to music, particularly when it comes to their joint sense of timing.David also shares his thoughts about why bluegrass picking should be about more than just playing licks over chords and why true artistry often gets lost, as well as calling out some of the current players he loves.This was a fascinating conversation that started as a celebration of a classic album but widened out to being about what making music is really all about.If you want to hear my previous interview with David, which came from a two episode special to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Clarence White's death, you'll find it here.To buy the reissued CD, and for lots more info on Clarence and Roland, visit rolandwhite.comDon't forget to check out www.davidgrier.com for more info on David and to buy his CDs. Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

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In this inspiring episode of the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast, Guy chats with the remarkable Daniela Sokolowski, founder and creative force behind DiCoure Diamonds—a bespoke jewelry studio built from passion, precision, and purpose. Daniela's journey is anything but ordinary. Born in Romania and later moving to New York City with no background in diamonds or jewelry, she began her career managing a diamond wholesale office in the heart of the Diamond District. From working with major names like De Beers and other leading wholesale companies, she gained invaluable industry knowledge—but longed for a space to fully express her creativity and commitment to people. That vision ultimately blossomed into DiCoure Diamonds, founded in January 2024. Today, Daniela specializes in personalized, handcrafted pieces that celebrate individual stories—bridal jewelry, anniversary bands, repurposed heirlooms, and one-of-a-kind designs infused with emotional meaning. Her process is deeply collaborative, focusing on education, transparency, and understanding each client's personality, lifestyle, and story. For Daniela, jewelry isn't just decorative—it's intimate, symbolic, and crafted "from the heart," honoring the Italian phrase that inspired the name DiCoure. Beyond her artistic talent, Daniela shares her powerful triumph over cancer and how this life-altering experience reshaped her purpose, strengthened her empathy, and ignited her desire to inspire women to dream boldly and embrace new beginnings. Her recent successes include her appearance on News 12 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting her mission and resilience. This episode is filled with authenticity, passion, and uplifting insight into the world of custom jewelry and the strength behind the artist. Tune in to hear Daniela's incredible story, her heart-driven craft, and why DiCoure Diamonds is truly one of a kind. Don't miss this inspiring conversation—listen now!   Brought to you by: Southern Jewelry News: https://southernjewelrynews.com/    Jewelry Store Marketers: https://jewelrystoremarketers.com/    Learn more about the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast https://southernjewelrynews.com/podcast    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform:   • Apple Podcast = https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my.-..   • Amazon Music/Audible = https://www.audible.com/pd/Pearls-of.-..   • iHeartRadio = https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-pe...   • Spotify = https://open.spotify.com/show/6IU1OHw...   • Google Podcast = https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...  

Jim Tew returns with a reflective look at artistry in beekeeping—a part of the craft that may not appear in manuals but lives vividly in the memories and creative expressions of beekeepers everywhere. In this week's episode, Jim shares the story of a remarkable young artist he taught during his early years at the University of Maryland. Her detailed drawings of honey bees—rendered in graphite, colored pencil, and ink—left a lasting impression that still hangs on his office wall decades later. Using those early illustrations as a springboard, Jim explores how creativity intertwines with beekeeping, from sketches and carvings to wax craft and historical printing plates. He reflects on the visual language that shapes our understanding of honey bees and the sentimental power that old artwork can hold, long after its creator has moved on. Whether you're a beekeeper who sketches, carves, photographs, or simply enjoys the artistry of others, this episode offers a warm reminder of the creative spirit that has always surrounded the keeping of bees. ______________________ Thanks to Betterbee for sponsoring today's episode. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com ______________________ Honey Bee Obscura is brought to you by Growing Planet Media, LLC, the home of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Music: Heart & Soul by Gyom, All We Know by Midway Music; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; original guitar music by Jeffrey Ott Cartoons by: John Martin (Beezwax Comics) Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Lana Trantham runs Grace and Grit, a small-town emporium-style business selling unique kitchen and bath goods, organic pantry staples and handmade personal-care items. Lana learned retail and pottery merchandising from her mother while homeschooling four children; she now helps local makers sell through booth-style retail and community events.Janet Calhoun is a sixth-generation potter and co-owner of Traditions Pottery in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. She learned pottery at her family's production pottery and built a retail presence over decades—hosting twice-yearly wood-fired kiln openings, selling both wholesale and retail, and blending generational artisan techniques with modern retail strategies.In this episode: Lana and Janet discuss multi-generational craft traditions, building and merchandising small-town retail, collaborating with local makers, staging kiln openings and seasonal planning, and strategies for keeping community retail alive.We are doing our first-ever open call! You can submit your store or favorite store to be on the podcast because every store has a story behind it! Go to theretailwhorepodcast.com, click on SUBMIT YOUR STORE, fill out an easy form and we'll see you on the mic!We are doing our first-ever open call! You can submit your store or favorite store to be on the podcast because every store has a story behind it! Go to theretailwhorepodcast.com, click on SUBMIT YOUR STORE, fill out an easy form and we'll see you on the mic!What's inside:1. How family legacy and signature glazes/shapes create a collectible pottery brand and customer loyalty.2. Practical retail tactics for small-town shops: booth-style emporiums, cross-merchandising, monthly events, and partnering with local government for rent support.3. The logistics behind seasonal planning for handmade goods: kiln timing, wholesale collaborations, and balancing online sales with in-person tourist seasons.Bolick and Traditions Pottery InstagramBolick and Traditions Pottery WebsiteThe Local Exchange InstagramSupport the show

In this Artistry & Influencer episode of Where Brains Meet Beauty, content creators Jess Martinez (@jessstheblessed) and Kirti Tewani (@kirtitewani) share what it really looks like to build a career online while staying grounded offline.Jess calls herself an “accidental creator.” After casually posting hair videos, one went viral - 46 million views in under three weeks, while she was still working full-time in criminal justice. The sudden visibility was thrilling and disorienting, but with support and boundaries, she found a rhythm: mission-driven work by day, creativity by night. Kirti's journey began after motherhood made the long, unpredictable schedule of makeup artistry unsustainable. During the pandemic she launched a supplement brand, posted on TikTok for marketing, and unexpectedly went viral. She soon gained 80K followers in a month, then jumped from 4K to 120K on Instagram in a week.Both now navigate two worlds - the everyday one and the digital one. To stay centered, they set firm boundaries. Jess keeps work and content separate and even created a “So You Want to Start a Business” group at her agency to manage questions. Kirti refuses all family-based partnerships, keeping her kids fully offline for their safety and privacy, even when turning down major money.Their advice for creators: slow down, learn the craft, trust your intuition and stop chasing comparison. Growth does not need to be rocket-fast to be meaningful. Jess reframes consistency as a habit that builds over time. Kirti uses data to improve content without compromising her values.Their message for brands: give creators creative freedom. Kirti's community recognizes her in a simple black tank top, forcing a neon look makes the content feel less authentic. Jess rejects rigid scripts that don't sound like her voice. And both prefer opt-in PR over surprise boxes at the door.Together, they show that influence is not about going viral, it's about boundaries, integrity and building a career that feels true to who you are.If you are a creator trying to navigate your own boundaries or a brand trying to build better partnerships, this episode is full of nuance and real talk from two women who live it every day. For more information on these guests check out their socials @kirtitewani & @jessstheblessed and Jess's new website jessstheblessed.com!

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This week, Jen teaches Pete her framework of six points of focus, to help grow your career towards your goals.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about focus in relationship to:Artistry and Inspiration.Industry Knowledge.Marketing.Mindset.Network Building.Skill and Craft.To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Join hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth in this episode of Perfectly Good Podcast as they discuss 'The Music is Hot' from John Hiatt's album 'Leftover Feelings'. They share their thoughts on the song's profound lyrics, storytelling, and musical composition, as well as personal anecdotes that relate to the themes of simple country living and the power of music. Special mentions include various covers and performances by other artists. Tune in for a deep dive into this captivating piece of music. 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:18 Starting the Podcast 01:01 Discussing John Hiatt's Recent Performance 01:35 Introducing the Song 'The Music is Hot' 01:44 Album Background and Covers 03:22 Listener Engagement and Patreon Plug 04:56 Analyzing the Lyrics 07:22 Imagery and Metaphors in the Song 13:35 Connecting Music to Everyday Life 18:27 Nostalgia and Rural Life 18:52 Interpreting 'The Music is Hot' 19:52 Everyday Struggles and Simple Pleasures 25:16 Reflections and Memories 31:18 Song Rating and Personal Impact 34:41 Community Engagement and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Czech republic is the Pays d'Honneur for this biennial event. De Mains De Maîtres is dedicated to the profound artistry of making things by hand. This, the 5th edition of the biennale, has grown into one of the most prestigious applied Art and Design events in the Greater Region. De Mains de Maîtres was founded in 2016 under the patronage of Their Royal Highnesses, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.  The mission is to honour craftsmanship and give visibility to those who shape our world with their hands. In this conversation we will discuss how craftsmanship connects heritage, identity, sustainability, and emotional well-being across generations. It is linked to the materials around us, the conversations and subversions of the day, the need to slow down and connect with our world through our hands and our heads. Artistry of this level is worth elevating, celebrating, respecting and encouraging through our educational system - another theme of the conversation. This year hosts Czechia as the Pays d'Honneur, bringing centuries of glassmaking, ceramics, puppetry and design heritage to Luxembourg. My guests this week are: - Her Excellency, Ambassador Barbara Karpetová, who has been instrumental in coordinating Czechia's participation. - Tom Wirion, Director General of the Chambre des Métiers. - Embroidery artist Yanis Miltgen, whose sculptural textile work has gained international acclaim. - Ceramicist Ellen van der Woude, whose work is influenced by nature, harmony and emotional resonance. Ambassador Barbara Karpetová speaks so eloquently about the changing borders and names of her homeland, and how, throughout this, the language of the artists developed its own conversation with people. The humour that can be spotted in artisans' work through generations of history; the means to remain resilient through periods of political repression. Craft can hold the history and identity of a nation's people. Her Excellency also highlighted the psychological importance of making: the sense of satisfaction in producing something from beginning to end, and the power of craft to reconnect us with our own creativity which is so easily lost in an era of screens and speed. Ambassador Barbara also spoke about the rich material landscape of ‘Bohemia' which easily allowed the arts of certain genres to flourish, such as glass-making. On the Luxembourg side, Tom Wirion, Director General of the Chambre des Métiers, underscored how essential the craft sector is to the country's cultural landscape. Tom noted that one of the greatest challenges remains perception: encouraging young people (and parents) to view skilled trades as a stable, innovative, and rewarding career path. “Buying a crafted object,” he explained, “means investing in a gesture, not just a product.” His vision is to make artisans visible, valued, and actively supported through new pathways, partnerships, and gallery collaborations.  And naturally the educational system has to allow this subject to shine more too. Ceramic artist Ellen van der Woude, formerly a lawyer, turned to ceramics after personal loss and found profound therapeutic power in clay. Her sculptures embrace movement, tension, harmony, and imperfection: an homage to nature's organic balance. For this edition, she presents three works inspired by the transition from winter to spring, reminding us that renewal follows even the longest winters.  Ellen's own confidence in realising that she was indeed an artist only settled once she won the Jury Prize in the first edition of De Mains de Maîtres. She went on to win numerous other awards since. Yanis Miltgen, at just 24 years, found embroidery at the age of 15. Like Ellen, he found working with his hands and mind to be therapy as he had panic attacks at school. Yanis has won the most prestigious embroidery prize (just last week in London); the Hand & Lock Prize. He also won “Les de(ux) mains” Prize from the Comité Colbert (which is ‘the voice of luxury in France). Yanis has brought embroidery to an entirely new level of textile sculptural artistry, merging embroidery with metal, silicone, and reclaimed materials. His pieces, often requiring hundreds of hours, push the boundaries of what textile art can be: scientific in process, poetic in effect. We are reminded at the end by Ambassador Karpetová that even we, as customers, continue this line of artisan appreciation, as we observe the flow of an artists hands' into our homes, or gifting to a loved one. The continuity of time and art, heritage and thought, all combined. These are the things of divine creation which we can contemplate. To stand amongst these curated pieces, visit De Mains De Maîtres 20th to 23rd of November, 10am to 6.30pm, no entrance fee at 19 Avenue de la Liberté. Useful Links https://www.demainsdemaitres.lu/en/ Czech Embassy • Website: https://mzv.gov.cz/luxembourg • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmbassadeTchequeLuxembourg/ Tom Wirion – Chambre des Métiers • https://www.cdm.lu • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-wirion/ Yanis Miltgen • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miltgen_design/?hl=en Ellen van der Woude • Website: http://www.ellenvanderwoude.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenvanderwoude/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebyEF/

In this episode with SongHa Choi, one of the most compelling violinists of her generation, The Founder Spirit sits down to explore her remarkable journey from South Korea to the global stage. More than a critically acclaimed violinist, SongHa is an artist with a creative, personal voice. And believe or not, she is only 25-years old, and is wise far beyond her years!Discover how her diverse musical experiences and cultural immersion have shaped her unique artistic voice. Listen as she shares insights into her rigorous practice routines, the influence of her family, and the challenges of pursuing a career as a soloist. This conversation also delves into the intersection of art and nature, highlighting the transformative power of music.What inner drive propelled SongHa to international fame so early in her career? TUNE IN to this conversation & find out. Don't forget to subscribe and support us on Patreon!For detailed transcript and show notes, please visit TheFounderSpirit.com.Also follow us on: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheFounderSpirit- Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/TheFounderSpirit- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderSpirit- Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheFounderSpirit- X:  https://twitter.com/founder_spiritIf this podcast has been beneficial or valuable to you, feel free to become a patron and support us on Patreon.com, that is P-A-T-R-E-O-N.com/TheFounderSpirit.As always, you can find us on Apple, YouTube and Spotify, as well as social media and our website at TheFounderSpirit.com.The Founder Spirit podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a non-profit foundation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy and restoring planetary health.About This Podcast:Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you!In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story.So TUNE IN & be inspired by stories from their life journey!

The Czech republic is the Pays d'Honneur for this biennial event. De Mains De Maîtres is dedicated to excellence in craftsmanship, creativity, and the profound artistry of making things by hand. This, the 5th edition of the biennale, has grown into one of the most prestigious applied Art and Design events in the Greater Region. De Mains de Maîtres was founded in 2016 under the patronage of Their Royal Highnesses, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg.  The mission is to honour craftsmanship and give visibility to those who shape our world with their hands. In this conversation we will discuss how craftsmanship connects heritage, identity, sustainability, and emotional well-being across generations. It is linked to the materials around us, the conversations and subversions of the day, the need to slow down and connect with our world through our hands and our heads. Artistry of this level is worth elevating, celebrating, respecting and encouraging through our educational system - another theme of the conversation. This year hosts Czechia as the Pays d'Honneur, bringing centuries of glassmaking, ceramics, puppetry and design heritage to Luxembourg. My guests this week are: - Her Excellency, Ambassador Barbara Karpetová, who has been instrumental in coordinating Czechia's participation. - Tom Wirion, Director General of the Chambre des Métiers. - Embroidery artist Yanis Miltgen, whose sculptural textile work has gained international acclaim. - Ceramicist Ellen van der Woude, whose work is influenced by nature, harmony and emotional resonance. Ambassador Barbara Karpetová speaks so eloquently about the changing borders and names of her homeland, and how, throughout this, the language of the artists developed its own conversation with people. The humour that can be spotted in artisans' work through generations of history; the means to remain resilient through periods of political repression. Craft can hold the history and identity of a nation's people. Her Excellency also highlighted the psychological importance of making: the sense of satisfaction in producing something from beginning to end, and the power of craft to reconnect us with our own creativity which is so easily lost in an era of screens and speed. Ambassador Barbara also spoke about the rich material landscape of ‘Bohemia' which easily allowed the arts of certain genres to flourish, such as glass-making. On the Luxembourg side, Tom Wirion, Director General of the Chambre des Métiers, underscored how essential the craft sector is to the country's cultural landscape. Tom noted that one of the greatest challenges remains perception: encouraging young people (and parents) to view skilled trades as a stable, innovative, and rewarding career path. “Buying a crafted object,” he explained, “means investing in a gesture, not just a product.” His vision is to make artisans visible, valued, and actively supported through new pathways, partnerships, and gallery collaborations.  And naturally the educational system has to allow this subject to shine more too. Ceramic artist Ellen van der Woude, formerly a lawyer, turned to ceramics after personal loss and found profound therapeutic power in clay. Her sculptures embrace movement, tension, harmony, and imperfection: an homage to nature's organic balance. For this edition, she presents three works inspired by the transition from winter to spring, reminding us that renewal follows even the longest winters.  Ellen's own confidence in realising that she was indeed an artist only settled once she won the Jury Prize in the first edition of De Mains de Maîtres. She went on to win numerous other awards since. Yanis Miltgen, at just 24 years, found embroidery at the age of 15. Like Ellen, he found working with his hands and mind to be therapy as he had panic attacks at school. Yanis has won the most prestigious embroidery prize (just last week in London); the Hand & Lock Prize. He also won “Les de(ux) mains” Prize from the Comité Colbert (which is ‘the voice of luxury in France). Yanis has brought embroidery to an entirely new level of textile sculptural artistry, merging embroidery with metal, silicone, and reclaimed materials. His pieces, often requiring hundreds of hours, push the boundaries of what textile art can be: scientific in process, poetic in effect. We are reminded at the end by Ambassador Karpetová that even we, as customers, continue this line of artisan appreciation, as we observe the flow of an artists hands' into our homes, or gifting to a loved one. The continuity of time and art, heritage and thought, all combined. These are the things of divine creation which we can contemplate. To stand amongst these curated pieces, visit De Mains De Maîtres 20th to 23rd of November, 10am to 6.30pm, no entrance fee at 19 Avenue de la Liberté. Useful Links https://www.demainsdemaitres.lu/en/ Czech Embassy • Website: https://mzv.gov.cz/luxembourg • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmbassadeTchequeLuxembourg/ Tom Wirion – Chambre des Métiers • https://www.cdm.lu • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-wirion/ Yanis Miltgen • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miltgen_design/?hl=en Ellen van der Woude • Website: http://www.ellenvanderwoude.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenvanderwoude/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebyEF/

Show NotesAs artificial intelligence begins generating music from vast datasets of human art, a fundamental question emerges: who truly owns the sound of AI? This episode of Music Evolves brings together a law student and former musician Chandler Lawn, music industry executive and professor Drew Thurlow, Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen, and intellectual property attorney Puya Partow-Navid, alongside hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli, to examine how AI is reshaping authorship, licensing, and the meaning of originality.The panel explores how AI democratizes creation while exposing deep ethical and economic gaps. Lawn raises the issue of whether artists whose works trained AI models deserve compensation, asking if innovation can be ethical when built on uncompensated labor. Thurlow highlights how, despite fears of automation, generative AI music accounts for less than 1% of streaming royalties—suggesting opportunity, not replacement.Sheldrick connects the conversation to a broader global context, describing how music's economic potential could drive sustainable development if nations modernize copyright frameworks. He views this shift as a rare chance to position creative industries as engines for jobs and growth.Partow-Navid grounds the discussion in legal precedent, pointing to landmark cases—from Two Live Crew to George R. R. Martin—as markers of how courts may interpret fair use, causality, and global jurisdiction in AI-driven creation.Together, the guests agree that the debate extends beyond legality. It's about the emotional authenticity that makes music human. As Chandler notes, “We connect through imperfection.” Marco adds that live performance may ultimately anchor value in a world saturated by digital replication.This conversation captures the tension—and promise—of a future where music, technology, and law must learn to play in harmony.GuestsChandler Lawn, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at The University of Texas School of Law | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerlawn/Drew Thurlow, Adjunct Professor at Berklee College of Music | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewthurlow/Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer at Global Citizen | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sheldrick-30364051/Puya Partow-Navid, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/puyapartow/Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine and Studio C60 | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.comHostSean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine, Studio C60, and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/ResourcesLegal Publication: You Can't Alway Get What You Want: A Survey of AI-related Copyright Considerations for the Music Industry published in Vol. 32, No. 3 of the Texas State Bar Entertainment and Sports Law Journal.BOOK: Machine Music: How AI Is Transforming Music's Next Act by Drew Thurlow: https://www.routledge.com/Machine-Music-How-AI-is-Transforming-Musics-Next-Act/Thurlow/p/book/9781032425242BOOK: From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World by Michael Sheldrick: https://www.fromideastoimpact.com/AI and Copyright Blogs:https://www.gadgetsgigabytesandgoodwill.com/category/ai/https://www.gadgetsgigabytesandgoodwill.com/2025/11/dr-thaler-is-right-in-part/https://www.gadgetsgigabytesandgoodwill.com/2025/07/californias-ai-law-has-set-rules-for-generative-ai-are-you-ready/https://www.gadgetsgigabytesandgoodwill.com/2025/06/copyright-office-firings-spark-constitutional-concerns-amid-ai-policy-tensions/Newsletter (Article, Video, Podcast): The Human Touch in a Synthetic Age: Why AI-Created Music Raises More Than Just Eyebrows: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/human-touch-synthetic-age-why-ai-created-music-raises-martin-cissp-s9m7e/Article — Universal and Sony Music partner with new platform to detect AI music copyright theft using ‘groundbreaking neural fingerprinting' technology: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/universal-and-sony-music-partner-with-new-platform-to-detect-ai-music-copyright-theft-using-groundbreaking-neural-fingerprinting-technology/Article: When Virtual Reality Is A Commodity, Will True Reality Come At A Premium: https://sean-martin.medium.com/when-virtual-reality-is-a-commodity-will-true-reality-come-at-a-premium-4a97bccb4d72Global Citizen: https://www.globalcitizen.org/Gallo Music (Gallo Records, South Africa): https://www.gallo.co.za/Global Citizen Festival: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/festival/Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith (Shepard Fairey / “Hope” poster context): https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/598/21-869/case.pdfGeorge R. R. Martin / Authors Guild v. OpenAI (current AI training lawsuit): https://authorsguild.org/news/ag-and-authors-file-class-action-suit-against-openai/Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (2 Live Crew “Pretty Woman”): https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/510/569/Vanilla Ice / “Under Pressure” Sampling Case: https://blogs.law.gwu.edu/mcir/case/queen-david-bowie-v-vanilla-ice/MIDiA Research — AI in Music Reports: https://www.midiaresearch.com/reports/ai-and-the-future-of-music-the-future-is-already-hereMerlin (Global Independent Rights Organization): https://www.merlinnetwork.org/Instagram Reel re: Spotify Terms: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOrgbUNCYj_/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Creativitry," writes legendary playwright Stan Lai in the preface to his new book of that name, "Doesn't exist as a word. Just as all creative things do not exist -- until they do. "Rhymes with Artistry, and Chemistry, and Sorcery. "The know-how, practice and mastery of creativity." The overlap, undercurrents and  interplay of creativity and curiosity come up a lot here, which only heightened my delight at being joined by creativity master Stan Lai, known as “the major contemporary Asian playwright of his time...perhaps of all time." More about Stan Lai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Lai Theme music by Sean Balick; “A Certain Lightness” by Migration, via Blue Dot Sessions.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Crafting Bonds: Discovering Ainu Culture through Artistry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-13-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の美しい日でした。En: It was a beautiful autumn day.Ja: 北海道のアイヌ村は、色とりどりの葉で飾られていました。En: The Ainu village in Hokkaido was adorned with leaves of various colors.Ja: アキラは初めて村を訪れました。En: Akira visited the village for the first time.Ja: アキラは若い女性で、アイヌ文化にとても興味がありました。En: Akira is a young woman who was very interested in Ainu culture.Ja: 彼女は妹のためにシチゴサンの特別な贈り物を探していました。En: She was looking for a special gift for Shichigosan for her younger sister.Ja: アキラには案内人がいました。En: Akira had a guide.Ja: 彼女の名前はユキです。En: Her name was Yuki.Ja: ユキは誇りを持って村とその伝統を紹介しました。En: Yuki proudly introduced the village and its traditions.Ja: 「ここの市場はとても特別です」とユキは言いました。En: "The market here is very special," Yuki said.Ja: 「多くの地元の職人がここで作品を売っています。En: "Many local artisans sell their works here."Ja: 」市場には多くの店があり、それぞれに色鮮やかな手工芸品が飾られていました。En: The market had many shops, each adorned with vividly colored handicrafts.Ja: 木製の建物からは美味しそうな食べ物の香りが漂っていました。En: From the wooden buildings, the aroma of delicious food wafted through the air.Ja: アキラは歩き回りながら、どれもとても興味深そうに見ました。En: Akira walked around, and everything looked very intriguing to her.Ja: その中で、アキラはハルトの店に立ち寄りました。En: Among them, Akira stopped by Harto's shop.Ja: ハルトは控えめな職人でしたが、とても美しい作品を作っていました。En: Harto was a modest artisan, but he made very beautiful works.Ja: しかしハルトは自分の作品の話をするのが少し苦手でした。En: However, Harto was a bit shy when it came to talking about his creations.Ja: アキラは店に近づき、「このペンダントはとても素敵ですね」とハルトに言いました。En: Akira approached the shop and said to Harto, "This pendant is very lovely."Ja: ハルトは少し驚いていましたが、アキラの笑顔を見て話し始めました。En: Harto was a bit surprised but began to speak after seeing Akira's smile.Ja: 「これは子供を守るためのペンダントです。En: "This is a pendant to protect children.Ja: 古くからの物語があります。En: There is an old story behind it."Ja: 」アキラは興味津々で、「その話を教えてください」と頼みました。En: Akira, full of curiosity, asked, "Please tell me that story."Ja: ハルトは少し照れながらも、ペンダントの物語を話し始めました。En: Harto, though slightly embarrassed, began to share the story of the pendant.Ja: それは子供を守るための象徴で、愛と勇気の意味も持っていると言いました。En: He said it was a symbol for protecting children and also held meanings of love and courage.Ja: アキラはその物語に心を打たれました。En: Akira was deeply moved by the story.Ja: 「これを妹に贈ります」と言いました。En: "I will give this to my sister," she said.Ja: 「彼女を守る意味があるなんて素晴らしいです。En: "It's wonderful that it has the meaning of protection for her."Ja: 」ハルトは微笑みました。En: Harto smiled.Ja: 彼は、自分の作品を通じて人々に喜びを与えることに、少し自信を持ち始めました。En: He started to gain a bit of confidence in giving joy to people through his works.Ja: アキラはペンダントを購入し、市場を後にしました。En: Akira purchased the pendant and left the market.Ja: その日、彼女はアイヌ文化への深い感謝を抱きながら帰りました。En: That day, she returned home with a deep appreciation for Ainu culture.Ja: ハルトもまた、自分の物語を人々に伝えることの価値を感じました。En: Harto also felt the value of sharing his stories with others.Ja: 市場を去るとき、アキラとハルトの心に新しいつながりが生まれていました。En: As they left the market, a new connection was born in the hearts of Akira and Harto.Ja: そして秋の空が深まる中、彼らはそれぞれの道を歩み始めました。En: With the autumn sky deepening, they each began their own paths. Vocabulary Words:adorned: 飾られていましたartisans: 職人vividly: 色鮮やかにhandicrafts: 手工芸品wafted: 漂っていましたintriguing: 興味深そうにmodest: 控えめなcuriosity: 興味津々pendant: ペンダントsymbol: 象徴courage: 勇気appreciation: 感謝traditions: 伝統shy: 苦手confidence: 自信stories: 物語connection: つながりembarrassed: 照れながらproudly: 誇りを持ってdelicious: 美味しそうmarket: 市場lovely: 素敵なintroduced: 紹介しましたdeeply: 深いmeaning: 意味protection: 守るappreciation: 感謝village: 村autumn: 秋younger: 若い

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Family Artistry: How Teamwork Turned Chaos into Creativity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-12-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風が優しく家の窓をくぐり抜ける頃、ハルトの家ではにぎやかな準備が始まっていました。En: When the gentle autumn breeze began to weave through the windows of Haruto's house, lively preparations were underway.Ja: 大きな家には、いつも子供たちの声が響いています。En: The large house was always filled with the voices of children.Ja: そこに住む中学生のハルトは、色鉛筆とスケッチブックを手に、何か重大なことを考えていました。En: Haruto, a junior high school student living there, was deep in thought with colored pencils and a sketchbook in hand, pondering something significant.Ja: 今度の学校祭で、彼は素晴らしい美術作品を作りたいと思っていました。En: For the upcoming school festival, he wanted to create an outstanding piece of art.Ja: 家族みんなに誇らしげに見せたいのです。En: He wished to proudly show it to his entire family.Ja: しかし、問題があります。En: However, there was a problem.Ja: ハルトにはたくさんの弟妹がいて、いつも彼のそばを離れません。En: Haruto had many younger siblings who never left his side.Ja: 家の中で静かな時間を作るのは至難の業です。En: Creating quiet time at home was an almost impossible task.Ja: ハルトがリビングで考え込んでいると、妹のアイコが近寄ってきました。En: As Haruto was contemplating in the living room, his younger sister Aiko approached him.Ja: 「お兄ちゃん、何をしてるの？En: "What are you doing, big brother?"Ja: 」と、彼女は興味津々に尋ねます。En: she asked with fascination.Ja: ハルトは一瞬、どう答えるか迷いましたが、ふと思いつきました。En: Haruto hesitated for a moment on how to answer but then had an idea.Ja: 「アイコ、一緒に絵を描かない？En: "Why don't we draw together, Aiko?"Ja: 」彼は家族みんなを巻き込むことに決めました。En: He decided to involve the whole family.Ja: 弟のリナも呼んで、家族みんなで一つの作品を作ることにしました。En: He called in his younger brother Rina, and they all began to work on a single artwork together.Ja: リビングのテーブルの上には、色とりどりの絵の具と画用紙が広がって、家の中がアートスタジオに変わります。En: On the table in the living room, colorful paints and drawing paper spread out, transforming the house into an art studio.Ja: 夜になると、家の中はますます賑やかになります。En: As night fell, the house became even more lively.Ja: みんなで一緒に絵を描くうちに、笑い声が絶えません。En: Laughter was constant as they all drew together.Ja: しかし、突然の騒ぎでお絵かきの台紙が落ちて、絵の具があちこちに飛び散ってしまいました。En: However, in the sudden merriment, the drawing paper fell, and paint splattered everywhere.Ja: 「どうしよう…」とハルトは思いましたが、彼は落ち着いていました。En: "What should we do..." Haruto thought, but he remained calm.Ja: 「みんな、大丈夫だよ。En: "It's okay, everyone.Ja: これを新しいアイデアにしよう！En: Let's turn this into a new idea!"Ja: 」とハルトは声をかけました。En: Haruto encouraged them.Ja: 家族みんなで協力し、飛び散った絵の具から、新しい模様を作り始めました。En: Working together, the family started creating new patterns from the splattered paint.Ja: アイコとリナは大喜びで手伝います。En: Aiko and Rina helped with great enthusiasm.Ja: ついに完成した作品は、ハルトひとりでは想像できなかった素晴らしい一枚になりました。En: The completed piece turned out to be a wonderful art that Haruto couldn't have imagined alone.Ja: 学校祭の日、ハルトとその家族が作った絵は多くの人の目を引きました。En: On the day of the school festival, the painting created by Haruto and his family caught the attention of many.Ja: 「これは君たちの力を合わせた証だね！En: "This is proof of your combined efforts!"Ja: 」と先生も褒めてくれました。En: the teacher praised.Ja: ハルトは心の中で、家族との協力の大切さを学びました。En: Haruto learned the importance of cooperation with his family in his heart.Ja: 協力することで、一人では成しえない素晴らしいものができる。En: By working together, something amazing is achieved that can't be done alone.Ja: ハルトのその微笑みが、秋の陽射しの下で一層輝いていました。En: Haruto's smile shone even brighter under the autumn sunlight. Vocabulary Words:gentle: 優しくbreeze: 風weave: くぐり抜けるpreparations: 準備junior high school student: 中学生pondering: 考えていましたsignificant: 重大なupcoming: 今度のoutstanding: 素晴らしいsiblings: 弟妹contemplating: 考え込んでいるhesitated: 躊躇しましたfascination: 興味津々involve: 巻き込むartwork: 作品enthusiasm: 大喜びsplattered: 飛び散ってしまいましたmerriment: 騒ぎencouraged: 声をかけましたpatterns: 模様praises: 褒めてくれましたcooperation: 協力amazing: 素晴らしいachieved: 成しえないshone: 輝いていましたthrough: くぐり抜けるlively: 賑やかsketchbook: スケッチブックcolored pencils: 色鉛筆transforming: 変わります

Is this Book of Boba Fett episode…also the best episode of The Mandalorian??In “The Return of the Mandalorian” (Season 1, Episode 5), we get exactly zero Boba Fett—which is a surprisingly low number, given the whole clone thing, but we digress. We do, however, revel in Din Djarin's return to the small screen, Peli Moto's utter hamminess, and the deep lore of the Children of the Watch.This episode blends the comic book pulp of The Book of Boba Fett and the sleek composure of The Mandalorian for an 11/10 feast for the senses. And yeah, we cried about the N-1. (In a good way). New to Growing Up Skywalker? Come join us for non-toxic Star Wars recaps from a veteran and a new fan. New episodes every Tuesday.Want more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! (Visions S3 content begins this week.)Timestamps:00:00:00 Who Are We?00:04:04 Plot Summary00:14:15 The Mandalorian, But Boba Fett-ified00:18:57 Artistry, Scope, and Scale00:23:11 The Darksaber, Doctrine, And That Lore Dump00:41:18 The N-1!!!00:54:29 Bae Watch01:05:29 Closing Thoughts

Shea Serrano stops by to talk about his NYT Best Selling book, "Expensive Basketball," which Jen promptly stole. The guys talk about what makes Shea's writing so unique and how he balances high-level writing with shooting the shit with his reader. Then, they discuss some of the subjects of his book, the Lakers and Spurs game from the other night and plenty more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Babes let's spend an hour with LP O'Brien, the award-winning Afro-Boricua mixologist, entrepreneur, mom of 2, and the winner of Netflix's Drink Masters. We discuss the reality of creative living and the beautiful challenges that come with indulging our gifts! 

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Presenting a new fest special. Jayce Bartok guest hosts to speak to the filmmakers of Pretty/Dirty which you can see at DOCNYC this year.Filmmakers Jennifer Ash Rudick and Amanda M. Benchley speak on their new documentary, Pretty/Dirty, diving deep into Marilyn Minter's provocative art, exploring themes of beauty, power, and the female gaze. Jayce, Jennifer, and Amanda discuss how Minter's work challenges societal norms while simultaneously celebrating the intricacies of glamour and rebellion. Listen in as they share insights about the creative process behind the film, the challenges of documentary filmmaking, and the significance of Minter's unique perspective in the art world. With an emphasis on the importance of chosen family and the impact of ageism, this episode reveals the layers of Minter's artistry and the cultural conversations it ignites.See PRETTY/DIRTY at DOC NYC November 20 in NYC. Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Steve and Jarrod dive into their top 10 favorite horror comics, exploring various themes, characters, and storytelling techniques that define the genre. They discuss the impact of horror on comic storytelling, the evolution of horror comics, and the significance of art in conveying horror narratives. The conversation also touches on recent comic releases and the importance of story arcs in comics, culminating in a wrap-up of their recommendations for listeners.Chapters00:00Introduction to the Weekly Polls and Horror Books02:40Discussion on Favorite Horror Comics05:43Exploring the Themes of Horror in Comics08:43Top Picks and Recommendations for Horror Comics11:30Diving Deeper into Horror Genres14:31Alan Moore's Impact on Horror Comics17:23Personal Favorites and Comfort Reads20:07Final Thoughts on Horror Comics34:28Exploring Adventure and Artistry in Comics36:44The Punisher: Action and Consequences38:36Rook Exodus: A New World Awaits41:17The Haunting Themes of War43:49The Killer: A Deep Dive into Human Nature45:25The Terminator: Reprogrammed for Action46:33Survive: Tension Underwater48:43Sisterhood: Revenge and Redemption50:26Pick of the Week: Good as Dead57:03Daredevil: A Shift in StorytellingSend us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Support the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)

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Follow Your Yellow Brick Road to Success….Desmond Richardson: (Ballet) Pointe of View What is your INTENTION?WHY ARE YOU DOING WHAT YOU DO?He says to his dancers be “Inside of the Moment.”He's worked with Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Prince and MadonnaHe's trained and /or danced alongside the greats: Alvin Ailey, William Forsythe, Sylvie Guillem, Sarita Allen, Carmen de Lavallade, Maurice Béjart, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Diana VishnevaKeywordsdance, ballet, artistry, mentorship, performance, intention, Complexions, dance education, global dance, cultural impactSummaryIn this conversation, Michelle Zeitlin and Desmond Richardson explore the intricate world of dance, focusing on the importance of intention, artistry, and mentorship. They discuss the daily life of a ballet company, the significance of authenticity in performance, and the evolution of dance education. The dialogue also highlights the creation of Complexions, a dance company that fuses various styles, and the impact of iconic artists on their journeys. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for dancers to connect with their audience and the cultural relevance of dance in today's society.TakeawaysThe journey of a dancer is about intention and authenticity.Daily life in a ballet company involves nurturing young artists.Artistry in dance requires more than just technical skill.Complexions represents a fusion of diverse dance styles.Mentorship plays a crucial role in shaping a dancer's career.The importance of being present in the moment during performance.Dancers must understand their unique voice and perspective.Dance education is evolving to include a broader range of styles.The global landscape of dance is rich and diverse.Cultural impact of dance is significant and should be celebrated.TitlesPassion and Purpose in DanceThe Daily Life of a Ballet CompanyChaptersUnderstanding Intent in DanceThe Essence of an ArtistComplexions: A Fusion of Dance StylesWorking with Icons: Michael Jackson and PrinceThe Journey of ComplexionsTraining and Technique in DanceThe Influence of European DanceThe Importance of Authenticity in ArtThe Growth of Dance IntensivesDiversity in Dance TrainingThe Role of Mentorship in DanceThe Journey of a DancerCultural Experiences in DanceThe Importance of Audience ConnectionPassion to Power in DanceMichelle Zeitlin is a former ballet dancer with the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group; She worked with the Creator of A Chorus Line and Show Creator of DREAMGIRLS, on the original Broadway Workshop, SCANDAL--Michael Bennett. She has danced on TV, in feature films, commercials, music videos and choreographed and directed hundreds of projects. Her company, More Zap Productions produced turnkey Experiential Events (Industrials) for major brands including NIKE, APPLE, INTEL, and many many others.She has also danced ballets, contemporary choreography and musicals around the globe. So it is with this like minded understanding that she interviews Desmond Richardson, co-founder of COMPLEXIONS, a contemporary ballet company, with Dwight Rhoden.They talk about their mutual work experiences with "folks" like Michael Peters. Michelle met with Bob Fosse at the very young age of seventeen in NY to read for the movie, STAR 80.Desmond danced with Bob Fosse in his world wide hit which was all DANCE. Shirley MacLaine and Cyd Charrise were in that audience, along with MJ, who sent Desmond a fan note backstage!For more on Complexions, see their website https://www.complexionscontemporaryballet.org/For More on Michelle Zeitlin, Host/Producer of More Zap Productions & Management https://www.morezap.com/You can pitch guests to Michelle and her Team at Passion-Power.com on the Contact FormWe are also booking speaking engagements, workshops and coaching clinics for CREATIVES at every stage of their development/career.MoreZAP@gmail.com Thanks for listening! We'd appreciate a 5 star Rating!

Join Meilin Ehlke as she delves into the shift from summer to fall. Get cozy with the concept of "Gemütlichkeit" and ignite your creativity for the upcoming season. Learn how to infuse light, colors, and warmth into your life to brighten your space and foster connections with others. ~ * ~     ~ * ~    ~ *  ~    ~ *  ~ You are invited to bring your wisdom and powerful energy over to our Fb group where you can share it with us and others. Feel welcomed and comforted in our community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingtooneness  You can request a topic of your choice to be spoken about or a song to be sung for you on a future podcast. Just let us know. :)  Email me: meilin@MovingToOneness.com Follow the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzEWKXR957EmpmXvG9Ygbhw In Love and Light,  Your host,  Meilin  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How a music-obsessed Midwesterner built a sonic legacy from the mix stages of Hollywood to the classrooms of tomorrow — and why the future of sound is still human. In this sound-rich episode, Corey sits down with Lenny Jones, a virtuoso in the trailer audio world and founder of 24/96 Sound & Music Design. With over 190 feature film campaigns under his belt and a teaching post at the New York Film Academy, Lenny shares his journey from humble beginnings in Indiana to becoming a go-to source for immersive sound design in trailers, TV spots, and features. This episode is a masterclass in navigating creative evolution, embracing new tech like AI, and maintaining human connection in an increasingly digital industry. ❤️ Featured Cause: A Place Called Home In this episode, we highlight A Place Called Home (APCH), a transformative nonprofit in South Central LA that provides a safe, nurturing environment for young people to learn, grow, and thrive. Through arts, education, counseling, and mentorship, APCH helps build brighter futures — and stronger communities.

Julia Michaels has quietly rewritten the emotional DNA of pop music.From Selena Gomez to Justin Bieber to Sabrina Carpenter — her pen reshaped how vulnerability sounds on the radio.In this episode, Julia sits down with Ross to unpack the craft behind her catalog: the psychology of honest writing, the architecture of a hit, and the years she spent changing pop from behind the glass.They dive into the writing of hits, the evolution of her artistry, and what it means to sustain creative integrity in a fast-changing industry.Chapters0:00 Intro: The Woman Who Reshaped Pop Music0:59 Welcome Back: Reflecting on 8 Years in the Industry2:13 Music Industry Evolution: Then vs. Now3:00 Adapting Songwriting to Social Media and Trends4:32 Early Career Advice: Mental Health and Boundaries6:03 Panic Attacks and Performance Anxiety9:25 From Songwriter to Artist: Reluctance and Breakthrough11:23 Influence on Songwriting: Changing Pop's Sound15:06 Hit Runs, Burnout, and Creative Pauses17:55 Writing for Disney's Wish: Behind the Scenes19:42 Future Plans: Musicals, Retirement, and Balance21:05 Artistry and Collaborations23:00 Inside the Sabrina Carpenter Camp29:01 Breaking Down Hits: Taste, Bed Chem, and Coincidence30:50 Joining Tate McRae: From 17 to Global Hits33:39 Favorite Producers: Ryan Tedder, Stargate, and More36:04 Working with Ed Sheeran: Panic, Brotherhood, and Hits39:30 Crafting Lose You To Love Me with Selena Gomez43:24 Longtime Bond with Selena: Firsts and Milestones45:50 Celebrating Wins in a Changing Industry47:19 Songwriter Struggles: Pay, Radio, and Streaming50:26 Fair Splits and Standing Up for Writers55:09 Gender Challenges: Overworking Female Writers1:00:06 Regimented Life: Balance and Boundaries1:02:40 Running Her Own Label: Freedom and Control1:04:15 Career Lows and Highs1:06:10 Perfect Studio Moment: Working with Britney Spears1:07:34 Reflections: Where She Thought She'd Be1:08:45 Uncut Demos and Sacred Songs1:11:27 Wrapping with Selena, Benny, and Unlikely Stars1:15:55 Ego-Free Sessions and Lifelong Roots1:18:22 Outro and CreditsNMPA fights for songwriters' rights, ensuring fair pay and protection.Check them out at NMPA.org and follow them on social media at @NMPAorgSplice is the industry's top sample library—royalty-free for all. It empowers creators with its incredible library and ethical AI tools, supporting original artists every step of the way.Download Splice today and follow them on social media at @spliceAnd The Writer Is...Hosted by Ross GolanExecutive produced by Joe London and Jad SaadFollow us on socials at @andthewriteris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We had so much fun the last time we talked about behavioral artistry, we decided to do it again. And this time, we brought one of the folks that's leading the charge to better define just exactly what we DO when we act as behavioral artists. That's right! Dr. Amy Buskzpan is joining us to share the latest in her work on training others to serve as behavioral artists and to help us discrminate TIP from BST. Plus, the Inside Track Gang owes a big citation apology to Dr. Buskzpan…and she doesn't let us forget it! This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU. Articles discussed this episode: Bukszpan, A.R., Anderson, A., Moon, E., Kaplan, A., & Leaf, J.B. (2024). Training behavior technicians to become behavior artists through the teaching interaction procedure. Behavioral Interventions, 38, 1-17. doi: 10.1002/bin.1963 Bukszpan, A.R., Leaf, J.B., O'Brien, J.G., Lewis, A., Kristiansen, S., Lord, J., Axe, J., & Weiss, M.J. (2025). Utilizing the teaching interaction procedure to train special education teachers in behavioral artistry.  Behavioral Interventions, 40, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/bin.70017 If you're interested in ordering CEs for listening to this episode, click here to go to the store page. You'll need to enter your name, BCBA #, and the two episode secret code words to complete the purchase. Email us at abainsidetrack@gmail.com for further assistance.

This week, we dissect who's in the hunt for individual event medals, obviously the most important phase of the competition. Who are the favorites? Who could pull off an upset? And how can you watch like an expert? UPDATE: Indonesia has denied all Israeli athlete visas. Vault Preview: Deng Yalan vs. the United States of Cheng Leanne Wong and Joscelyn Roberson are tied for the highest combined two vault D-scores this year, but should we be worried that these vaults won't materialize in time for competition? Why Deng Yalan could be the first Chinese gymnast to win a World Championships vault title since Cheng Fei Why you need to keep your eyes on Karla Navas, Angelina Melnikova, and Valentina Georgieva Will the double-twisting Yurchenko and Lopez group have enough D to sneak into vault finals? What do you need to know to watch vault like an expert?  Chapters  00:00 Intro  01:02 Show Open – Welcome to the Worlds Event Finals Preview 02:14 Update from Singapore – Israeli Visa Controversy & FIG Rules 05:53 How to Watch Worlds – BBC & Broadcast Info 06:25 Vault Preview 07:19 Pre-Meet Favorites – Wong, Roberson, Deng Yalan 10:13 Wide World of Spoilers – Melnikova, Navas, Georgieva 13:20 DTY/Lopez Group Questions – Fontaine, Martin & Co. 17:03 How to Watch Vault Like an Expert – Hand Support & Deduction Drama 22:33 Bars Preview 23:02 Pre-Meet Favorites – Nemour, Yang, Roshchina 25:05 What Is an Inbar Skill & Why It Matters 26:17 Wide World of Spoilers – Italians, Blakely, Dutch Contenders 27:34 Questions – Can You Succeed Without Connections? 29:14 How to Watch Bars Like an Expert – Handstands, Kips, & Deductions 31:45  Beam Preview 32:11 Sam Peszek Promo – Beam Queen Fear & Confidence 32:53 Pre-Meet Favorites – Zhou, Zhang, Hwang 35:04 How the Chinese Score 15s on Beam 37:19 Wide World of Spoilers – Nemour, Flavia, Okamura, Blakely 42:22 Coping with No Manila Esposito – Giulia Perotti 45:04 Team Layout Full – Ossysek & Voinea 46:10 Does Big Difficulty Pay Off? 47:02 How to Watch Beam Like an Expert – Why E-Scores Are “Crimes” 50:28 Beam Deductions Explained – Rhythm, Pauses, and Artistry 53:01  Floor Preview 53:22 Pre-Meet Favorites – Roberson, Voinea, Kalmykova 54:44 Why There Are No Clear Favorites This Year 55:36 Wide World of Spoilers – Moerz, Sugihara, Kishi, Ruby Evans 56:13 Who Doesn't Belong in Dance Prison – Fontaine, Marta Pihan-Kuleza, Petisco 58:03 The 3-Pass vs 4-Pass Debate 58:44 How to Watch Floor Like an Expert – Inquiry Rules Explained 01:01:08 When to File a Floor Inquiry & What's Changed 01:02:05  Show Close & Updates 01:02:36 Thank You Gifts & Travel Blessing from Vicky 01:03:21 Worlds Coverage Schedule & Club Gym Nerd Live Access 01:04:00 Sign-Off – “Take off and split on rights!” Bars Preview: The Kaylia Nemour Show How Kaylia Nemour and her gargantuan 6.9 D-score will win the World bars title Could Yang Fanyuwei and her eponymous full-twisting Jaeger give Nemour a run for gold? Which one of the AIN Russians will use the power of an inbar to make it into bar finals? The wide world of spoilers from the Italians, Skye Blakely, and the Dutch Can you qualify to bar finals without connecting everything? We look at Nakamura Haruka dilemma as a case study How can you watch bars like an expert Beam Preview: The Confidence Game Who are the current world leaders on beam? Why Zhou Yaqin and Zhang Qingying are leading the world beam rankings Whatever you do, DO NOT sleep on Hwang Seohyun and her massive new 6.9 D-score Why being a nonchalant beamer is the key to getting a 15 Is doing big-time F+ elements still worth the risk? There are probably 30 people who could legitimately contend for a World beam title, who else is on our list? Why is beam evaluated so harshly? We go over everything you need to know to watch beam like an expert Floor Preview: Doing Less is More Who are our favorites to win the title? Hint: it's nobody Who is currently leading the world floor rankings? Joscelyn Roberson is coming in HOT with her 6.5 D-score, but is she healthy enough to pull it off? Could this be Sabrina Voinea's Paris revenge tour? Why floor is probably one of the most unpredictable events this year. We have a looong list of gymnasts who could contend for a medal Who doesn't belong in dance prison? Why the three or four pass floor routine debate is the "is a hot dog a sandwich" debate of gymnastics How do you submit an inquiry on floor? What are the new procedures to submit an inquiry? WIN STUFF Raffle: Win a Full Commission Episode for $10! Raffle closes Oct. 7th! Club Gym Nerd Membership Scholarship GymCastic is matching all donations Nearly 50 scholarships have been awarded so far UP NEXT: Behind The Scenes: Live Podium Training Report podcast with Q&A from Jakarta on October 17th. 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