Podcast appearances and mentions of ben keene

After attending a few corporate recruiting sessions, he didn't take for granted that his path was to enter the corporate world.  Twenty years later, he is still carving his own path and has recently returned from Koh Lanta, where he lived with his three children in Thailand for the last six months. We Talked About Ben starting a "tribe" in Fiji Early internet adventures His experiences coaching people with career transition The decision to move to Thailand with his three kids for six months Using "no code" tools to start things like Rebel Book Club How to think about a career in today's world How finding a friend is one of the most important things to head in a new direction Links Mentioned: Ben Keene's site Rebel Book Club Tribe Wanted Fiji Right to Dream Escape The City Moving to Koh Lanta with three kids His experience after the six-months in Thailand The 100 year life (book)

In this week's special episode of The Unconventionalsits podcast, Mark Leruste dives into the entire journey behind how his new book, "Glow in the Dark: How Sharing Your Personal Story Can Transform Your Business and Change Your Life" (Hachette UK) launched as a Top 10 Bestseller on Amazon in three different categories. As you will learn, it was the best of launches and it was the worst of launches... Resources:

For the fourth episode of The Escape Artists, Skye and Dom were joined by the wonderfully inspiring Ben Keene, co-founder of Rebel Book Club. From an island in Fiji, to the English West Country, via the beaches of West Africa, Ben has spent the last 20 years exploring how to make a positive impact through building startups, communities, and adventures.Find out more about Rebel Book Club hereWe really hope you enjoy our chat with Ben, we'd love to hear what you think — get in touch on Instagram @escthecity or Twitter @escthecity. And if you did enjoy it please do rate and/or review us on Apple Podcasts, we're always so grateful! The Escape Artists is brought to you by Escape the City, on a mission to help 1 million people quit their corporate jobs and find work that matters to them and the world. We're sharing incredible stories of those who have already made their Escapes — bold heretics on their career transitions and entrepreneurial journeys, inspiring you to do something different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soraya believes in taking a holistic approach to making the world a better place, and writes about sustainability, nature and adventure travel. Soraya is Lonely Planet Sustainable Storyteller 2021 and founder of the All The Elements – a community working to increase diversity in the UK outdoors.   Soraya in her own words:   In 2014, I left my ‘dream job' to make a difference. I kickstarted my new career by studying sustainability for business. As a reward to myself for handing in my dissertation, I went wild camping and canoeing on the Mississippi river. This trip was far more than an adventure holiday – it was a re-connection to nature. I want to help you to be more mindful in what you do and to understand that individual decisions can make a positive impact on our planet. When I'm not travelling, writing or creating net-positive artwork, you'll find me tackling diversity in the UK outdoors, organising all-women sailing trips exploring plastics and toxics in our ocean and walking my labradoodle Rory.   Listen to Soraya on the Tough Girl Podcast - New episodes go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.     Show notes Who is Soraya What her childhood was like  Having a passion for horses Going to university to study law Pivoting her career into sustainability Not being happy in her dream job Figuring out her purpose Wanting to study sustainability for business What does sustainability mean to Soraya The One Planet MBA - University of Exeter  Adventure and sustainability  Why adventure has to have a purpose Why are we going to these places? How are we communicating what we are seeing? Travel with a lower impact Getting involved in the adventure community Being inspired by Ben Keene   Rebel Book club  Love Her Wild  The Yes Tribe  Adventure Uncovered  Explore at the RGS  Starting to travel on her own in 2016 Taking a trip to the Sahara desert  Canoeing on the Mississippi with Dave Cornthwaite and Emily Penn  Liking to have shared experiences while adventuring  Losing the fear The Sail Britain Voyage  Not always being artistic, but always being creative Wanting to be able to paint and draw Drawing while on expedition  Heading to Vancouver in 2018 The challenges to tacking plastic Feeling overwhelmed  Breaking the challenge down Black Lives Matter  How can we create change? What are you most passionate about? Making informed decisions All the elements which was set up in August 2020 The importance of role modelling Stepping into the light The many aspects to diversity  Bringing everyone together  Sharing her story online and feeling uncomfortable at the start Taking on a new project with her mum and dog (Rory) Deciding to walk the South West Coast Path  Final words of advice Working out what is important to you  Not worrying about what other people are doing   Social Media   Personal Website - www.soraya.earth    All The Elements - A network to support everyone working to increase diversity in the UK outdoors #diversifyoutdoorsuk.     Instagram    @sorayaearth  @alltheelements_    Facebook @sorayaearth    Twitter @sorayaearth  

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy is learning all about Dogfish Head. On the show is Sam and Mariah Calagione, Co-founders of Dogfish Head in Milton, DE and Andrew Greeley, Inn Keeper at Dogfish Inn in Lewes, Delaware. Jimmy takes it back to highlighting the core of Dogfish, starting with the origin of the 60-minute IPA. Andrew then tells us how he got his start running the Dogfish Inn, and Mariah introduces us to what Dogfish calls “beer and benevolence.” As a leader in creativity, Andrew reflects on incorporating unconventional ingredients into beer, such as oat milk and even bird seed. Keeping up with supply is a big challenge, so Jimmy asks of instances when Dogfish has ever had to improvise. The early days seemed full of improvising and learning on the job, and Mariah tells us some fun, but definitely stressful stories. Andrew then lets us in on what its like participating in a Dogfish staff brewing competition, and his team's beer creation using...snails! The gang also answers a couple surprise questions from Ben Keene and talk black limes, monk fruit, super gose beer, and low-calorie drinking. Jimmy then asks if there's anything more they can do to shock beer drinkers, and Andrew reflects on push and pull between boundaries and shock value. Finally, Jimmy wraps by highlighting the book coming soon from Dogfish Head.Drinks List: Hazy-O IPA 60-minute IPA Slightly Mighty lo- cal IPA Sea Quench AlePhoto Courtesy of Mariah CalagioneHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast sponsored by Starling Bank, is back! Every week for 12 weeks, freelance journalist Dan Martin speaks to entrepreneurs and experts about their tips, insights and inspiration for how to start and grow a brilliant business. First up is Ben Keene, co-founder of Rebel Book Club. How many books do you have that you've never read? It's probably loads. The Japanese describe it as 'tsundoku', the constant act of buying books but not reading them. Ben was a big sufferer! With his friend Ben Saul-Garner, he looked for a way to be motivated to read all those untouched ideas. Rebel Book Club was the solution. It's now a successful subscription company that brings people together around a love for non-fiction and a desire to turn book insights into action.In an advice-packed podcast, Ben discusses how to grow a subscription model, raising £148,000 and the realities of crowdfunding, switching online during the coronavirus pandemic and how to find your minimum viable audience. To find out more about Enterprise Nation and to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

Ben Keene talks to Stephen Armstrong and Dan Koerner from Asia TOPA about the exciting digital innovations forced on the festival by last year's pandemic crisis.

Ben Keene talks to Stephen Armstrong and Dan Koerner from Asia TOPA about the exciting digital innovations forced on the festival by last year's pandemic crisis. The post The Witness Interview: Stephen Armstrong and Dan Koerner appeared first on Witness Performance.

Ben Keene talks to theatre maker Daniel Schlusser - a performer, director, dramaturg and thinker who over the past decade has made some of Australia's most groundbreaking theatre

Ben Keene talks to theatre maker Daniel Schlusser - a performer, director, dramaturg and thinker who over the past decade has made some of Australia’s most groundbreaking theatre The post The Witness Interview: Daniel Schlusser appeared first on Witness Performance.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy is hearing from three experts in barrel aging. He welcomes previous co-host Ben Keene, a beer, cider, and travel writer from Seattle, WA; Matt Lincoln from Fremont Brewing in Seattle, WA; and Jake Endres from Crooked Run Brewing in Sterling, VA. Ben kicks off the conversation by explaining the differences barrel aging can make, highlighting the complexity and bold intensity the process brings to beers. Matt emphasizes the layering of flavors that barrel aging offers, as well as the unique characteristics of each individual spirit barrel. Then, Jake lets us in on a couple of brewing secrets, including why Black Friday is such a big day for new beer releases, and how aged hops should be your best friend. Plus, the group walks Jimmy through the aging process from brew to bottle, or more recently, cans, which they all agree have accelerated in popularity during Covid-19. Finally, Ben, Jake, and Matt offer up a couple of barrel-aged inspirations for anyone looking to try out a new brewery.Beer List - Ben: Ferment Brewing CompanyJake: Pen Druid Brewing and Allagash Brewing CompanyMatt: Perennial Artisan AlesPhoto Courtesy of Ben Keene.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

A conversation with former Beer Advocate Magazine editor and current freelance writer Ben Keene.

Our guest today is Ben Keene who is an adventurer, community builder, coach and a confident reader. This makes perfect sense as he's the founder of the incredible Rebel Book Club community, which helps people accelerate their reading habits, learning, and connections. There are over 1000 members who meet online to discuss books which I'm sure most of them have read.Ben's career is fascinating and it began with Tribe Wanted a crowdfunded sustainable-tourism village on an island in Fiji (which was turned into as a 5 part BBC series and book). This idea led him to Sierra Leone, and Umbria before he ended up back in London helping people make career changes.We talk about how to develop a great reading habit, the power of community, lessons he learnt from Polynesian culture and much else besides. You'll love it.Find out more:Rebel Book Club - https://rebelbook.club/Ben's site - http://www.benkeene.com/The LIfefulness Community:As mentioned in the podcast the LIfefulness Small Groups will start again soon. We'd love to have you involved, so hit up the application form here: https://www.lifefulness.io/membershipThanks so much for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laura and Dru present Christmas tips from a cast of diverse voices from the mindful drinking and sober world to support you this holiday season. Covid has made an already challenging time of the year a little bit more complex practically, emotionally, and socially. So how do you keep off the sauce during the holidays?CHRISTMAS TIPSBeth Kempton is author of Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year. Given everything that has happened, instead of overspending, over-preparing and overdoing just about everything in an attempt to create the ‘perfect Christmas’ this year, what if we just relaxed, and focused on what really matters? Buy Beth’s book from Amazon UK // Amazon US //Amazon AUS.Simon Chapple. How to Quit Alcohol in 50 Days is Simon Chapple’s second book. Buy it from Amazon UK // Amazon US // Amazon AUS.Ben Keene (aka @tribebuilder) from Rebel Book Club. We love their style. Never Stop Learning. Monthly: non-fiction books, meets & community. Accelerate your reading habits & connect with like-minded thinkers & doers. Ben’s book recommendations for us are: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, Tough Women Adventure Stories, Atomic Habits, The 100-Year Life, and Tools of Titans.Janey Lee Grace is not only a pop star and TV and radio personality, but also the author of several books on healthier living. Her latest book is coming out in February, but you can already order it from Amazon UK.Maz Compton is the author of the Sober Rebellion and all round superstar from Australia. Buy her book from Amazon UK // Amazon US // Amazon AUS.Marcus Barnes is a writer, DJ and artist who has written for Club Soda as well as The Guardian. Do check out some of his inspiring articles for us, like this one on being sober in Ibiza with his drinking buddies.Hilary Sheinbaum is the author of Dry Challenge: How To Lose The Booze For Dry January, Sober October, And Any Other Alcohol-free Month. Buy the book from Amazon UK // Amazon US.Jessy Parker-Humphreys manages the Club Soda Guide (the best place to find low and no alcohol drinks and where to find them), pub expert and beer buff!Anja Madhvani is the Club Soda magazine editor, drinks expert and woman of many talents!Carwyn Tywyn is a Club Soda community admin, a proud Welshman, and harp player.Jussi Tolvi is Club Soda’s resident behaviour change expert and Christmas sceptic (to balance things!).Support the show (https://joinclubsoda.com/product/tip-jar-support-club-soda/)

The ILB team takes another virtual field trip and welcomes Rob Horn and Ben Keene from Triceratops Brewing in Tumwater, Washington, to share their origin story, the clever name for the brewery and several of their beers, all while tasting a few great beers of course.

Podcast: Ben Keene examines how BLEED 2020 pivoted to existing entirely online after Covid-19 hit in March this year

Podcast: Ben Keene examines how BLEED 2020 pivoted to existing entirely online after Covid-19 hit in March this year The post Podcast: Spotlight on BLEED 2020 appeared first on Witness Performance.

For the past 20 years Ben has built his career by growing communities. One of the first was Tribewanted. Which was crowdfunding sustainable-tourism villages on an island in Fiji (which was turned into as a 5 part BBC series and book), a beach in Sierra Leone and a farm in Umbria. Since then Ben has worked on a number of social enterprise and startup projects including Right to Dream(sports development and leadership in Africa), Escape the City (helping 1000s quit their corporate jobs to do something different), Virgin Startup (small business loans and support for startups), and THNK (a creative leadership school). Ben has shared his adventurous startup stories and learnings with audiences all over the world including at a CIA conference in Las Vegas. Ben has most recently spent 6 months living on a Thai Island with his wife and 3 young kids, whilst working remotely as a business mentor and building Rebel Book Club, a growing community of 500+ subscribers in 5 cities which is now his main focus.

In this week's episode, I am joined by Ben Keene, co-founder of the Rebel Book Club & Virgin StartUp mentor and business advisor. During this episode, Ben and I will be talking about Tribe Building: How to create and strengthen community within your business. We will be discussing: Trust as the main component to tribe building The 5 R's for tribe building: Reason, Ritual, Rhythm, Respect and Reward The importance of empowerment in effective tribe building How ideas are being multiplier of execution How successful communities are those who help solve a problem   Let's StartUp!   Connect with Ben Keene through his website here Check out Rebel Book Club's website here Read a book recommendation: Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us by Seth Godin

Welcome to the trailer for episode #256 with Ben Keene, co-founder of the Rebel Book Club & Virgin StartUp mentor and business advisor. In this Wednesday episode, Ben and I will be talking about Tribe Building: How to create and strengthen community within your business. We will be discussing the 5 R's of tribe building: Reason, Ritual, Rhythm, Respect and Reward. Join us on Wednesday for the full episode.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy is joined by Sean Lawson of Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Vermont. Katherine Kyle from Blind Tiger Ale House and beer writer, Ben Keene also join the conversation to talk about the IPA that made Lawson’s famous and the newest beer being added to the Sunshine series. Together they talk about what hops Sean is working with, the relationship between Lawon’s Finest Liquids and Two Roads Brewing, and what came first, New England IPAs or Vermont IPAs. Sean also shares his journey from somewhat reluctantly expanding his one-man operation to developing the strong set of HR policies and the impactful philanthropic program that guide the brewery’s work today.Beer ListAslan Brewing, Tateyama Japanese LagerLawson’s Finest Liquids Little Sip IPALawson’s Finest Liquids, Sip of Sunshine IPALawson’s Finest Liquids, The Space in BetweenHRN will be donating 10% of our membership drive proceeds from now until June 15 to the Philando Castile Relief Foundation. Visit heritageradionetwork.org/donate to make your gift.Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy is joined by Joe Lipa, who is retiring after a 40 year career in the craft beer industry, working for specialty beer importer, Merchant du Vin. He shares the stories behind the efforts to introduce Americans to four iconic breweries: Samula Smith, Lindemans, Ayinger, and Orval Trappist. Along for the ride are Robert Hodson from Sheehan Family Companies and Ben Keene, a writer for Beer Advocate. When Joe helped launch Samuel Smith in the US, it was twice the price of the most expensive beer on the market. He talks about how he worked to educate consumers, starting with sales to high end restaurants, before these beers made their way into wine shops and then ultimately grocery stores. Learn about why these beers are best in class and why Merchant du Vin has focused on sustaining their relationship with centuries old family breweries rather than expanding. Beer ListOrval Trappist AleSamual Smith, Yorkshire StingoWestmalle Trappist Ale DubelBeer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy talks to Sofia Barbaresco and Geoff Wenzel from Industrial Arts Brewing. Plus, beer writer at large Ben Keene joins the conversation from Seattle. Sofia and Geoff provide an update on Industrial Arts’ second location in Beacon, NY, explain the flexibility they have to experiment with raw ingredients and various grains with the brewery’s new mash filter, and marvel at how far New York State ingredients have come. They dive into the ingredients behind Industrial Arts’ Landscape series, which are sourced entirely from New York State producers like Hudson Valley Malt and Pedersen Farm, and they discuss the brewery’s well-known Wrench series. The guests also share their experience adapting to the COVID-19 crisis, from canning 100% of their product to implementing pick-up and delivery. Sofia shares her perspective as a New York State Brewers Association board member about what it could look like for the beer industry as a whole if loosened government restrictions continue.  Beer List:Dutchess Ales, Auger PorterIndustrial Arts Brewing, Pocket Wrench NEPAIndustrial Arts Brewing, Spring Landscape Helles BockIndustrial Arts Brewing, Impact Wrench Industrial Arts Brewing, Wrench NEIPASweetWater Brewery, Guide Beer Transmitter Brewing, Pre-Prohibition LagerBeer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy nerds out about beer and more with Jeff Cioletti, author of Drink Like a Geek. Jeremy Cowan of Shmaltz Brewing, Doug Campbell of Brewery Ommegang, and beer writer, Ben Keene join in as well to try and put a finger on the genre of geeky beers they all love. Jeremy shares the process he underwent getting the rights to sell Star Trek beer and Doug describes how the flavor was developed for Ommegang’s Game of Thrones series. They also discuss the connection between craft beer and Comic Con, what butter beer would really taste like, and their craziest projects to date including a Pastrami Pilsner. Joel Suarez and Matt Negron of Uptown Beer Society pop in to talk about their latest beer for the Bronx Culture Series: Mister Stoutee. Beer ListAlphabet City Brewing, Sugar Plum FairyBrewer Ommegang, Idyll Days PilsnerBrewer Ommegang, Game of Thrones Valar Dohaeris Tripel AleFirestone Walker Brewing, Flyjack IPARevelry Brewing, Gullah Cream AleShmaltz Brewing, Babka Loves Rugelach

Can a book club give you the confidence to chat up a potential partner? Or feel more connected in your community? What about help you feel more attuned with your mental health? Or just help you stick to your New Years resolution of getting through that overdue stack of books? On the eve of the new year, I chat with walking embodiment of a New Years resolution, Virgin StartUp business advisor, Ben Keene, about how his side hustle startup, Rebel Book Club, helped him go from reading four to 40 books in a year. It's also helped now hundreds of Londoners and beyond get through all those half-read books, meet new people, and connect more genuinely over a timely – and at times controversial – non-fiction read. Co-founded in 2015 with fellow entrepreneur, Ben Saul Garner (@bsaulgarner), Rebel Book Club is now rolling into 2020 with over 700 active members in five European cities. They also offer remote membership. To join Rebel Book Club, head to at rebelbook.club or follow RBC on Instagram at @rebelbookclub. Find Ben at benkeene.com. For full show notes, head to atelierwrede.com/10 Are you a domestically-confused dandy? Are you ready to come home knowing you've ARRIVED? Book a consult and action plan with me at atelierwrede.com/arrived

Episode 238 - Ben Keene, beer writer, is back Happy Monday, Thieves! We have a great show for you today with longtime STB friend Ben Keene. Ben has co-hosted a bunch of shows over the years and has appeared as an accomplice on several more. He was recently in NYC so it was a no-brainer to get him back on. We hope you enjoy and please get at us and let us know what you think!**Want to support us? We have launched a PATREON Page. Click here to let us know you care!**As always, you can email your questions, complaints, whimpers, or whines to us at stealthisbeerpodcast@gmail.com. We read everything we get and we'll try to respond as quickly as we can. If not online, then on air. And THANKS!You can subscribe to STB on iTunes and PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW!!!Co-hosts: Augie Carton & John Holl Producer: Justin Kennedy Engineer: Brian Casse Music: "Abstract Concepts - What Up in the Streets" by Black Ant.

The teams behind Marz Community Brewing in Chicago and Mash Tun journal stopped by the studio on June 20 to talk with Jimmy before heading off to Mash Tun’s Issue #13 release party at KCBC. Joining Jimmy on air were founder of Marz Brewing and Mash Tun journal Ed Marszewski, Marz head brewer Tim Lange, former editor of BeerAdvocate and summer 2015 Beer Sessions co-host Ben Keene, KCBC’s Pete Lengyel, and photographer Miguel Rivas, who guest edited the latest issue of Mash Tun. They crack open some Gay IPAs for Pride while talking about community brewing, their creative heroes, the Marz monthly drink and draw event, and the Chicago craft beer scene. Beer List: Marz’s Gay IPA, Double Dry Hopped India Pale Ale with Lactose, a Pride special Marz’s Chela Negra, Black Lager KCBC’s Strap Lite, Rice Lager It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Beer Sessions Radio is powered by Simplecast.

After attending a few corporate recruiting sessions, he didn't take for granted that his path was to enter the corporate world. Twenty years later, he is still carving his own path and has recently returned from Koh Lanta, where he lived with his three children in Thailand for the last six months. We Talked About Ben starting a "tribe" in Fiji Early internet adventures His experiences coaching people with career transition The decision to move to Thailand with his three kids for six months Using "no code" tools to start things like Rebel Book Club How to think about a career in today's world How finding a friend is one of the most important things to head in a new direction Links Mentioned: Ben Keene's site Rebel Book Club Tribe Wanted Fiji Right to Dream Escape The City Moving to Koh Lanta with three kids His experience after the six-months in Thailand The 100 year life (book) Curiosity Conversations with Paul Want to support the podcast? Offer a one-time or recurring donation on Boundless.

Like so many other areas of publishing, things have changed in recent years for beer-focused media. While the stories told from all corners of the world have gotten more in-depth and introduced new people and ideas, the number of platforms where enthusiasts can find this information has been shifting. It wasn’t long ago that All About Beer, one of the most prominent beer publications in the country, folded, along with DRAFT magazine. More recently, some newspaper-style “brewsletters” have disappeared, either under the weight of failing advertising or other pressures. Throughout it all, BeerAdvocate has remained—but things are about to change there, too. On today’s GBH Collective, we’re talking with Ben Keene, editorial director for BeerAdvocate, and moving forward, perhaps a little more. Ben has long overseen the evolution of BeerAdvocate magazine, but with the print edition going away, he’s now shifting his attention to other daily responsibilities related to storytelling and the business. The rating website is still a big part of what BeerAdvocate offers fans, and even a new app that recently launched, but it can’t stop the same challenges of publishing that have impacted others. We’ll talk all this, and reflect on the state of beer-focused media, in this Collective conversation, part of our special series of interviews to dive deeper with Good Beer Hunting contributors and friends on topics of writing, beer, and all the ways they intersect. This is Ben Keene, BeerAdvocate editorial director. Listen in.

The Witness Interview: Moira Finucane, 'the patron saint of magpies', digs into her creative practice in Part 2 of her interview with Ben Keene The post The Witness Interview: Moira Finucane Part 2 appeared first on Witness Performance.

'When I think about art, I think: what raises the hair on your arms’ In Part 1 of this super fabulous and candid Witness Interview, Ben Keene talks to performance artist Moira Finucane on the development of her unique queer performance art The post The Witness Interview: Moira Finucane Part 1 appeared first on Witness Performance.

'When I think about art, I think: what raises the hair on your arms' In Part 1 of this super fabulous and candid Witness Interview, Ben Keene talks to performance artist Moira Finucane on the development of her unique queer performance art

The first Spotlight Podcast, a new series of investigative podcasts produced by Witness sound man Ben Keene, The Bridge explores the remount late last year of The Bridge, Vicki Reynolds' verbatim play about the West Gate Bridge disaster, and how communities deal with trauma, memory and healing The post Witness Spotlight: The Bridge appeared first on Witness Performance.

Ben Keene is a Freedom Seeker at his very core. He is also the brilliant founder of Tribewanted, Head of The Escape School and founder of Rebel Book Club, and having a family of 4 to support, he is the best placed person to share entrepreneurial wisdom with those who are juggling business needs and family demands. In this episode, Ben shares how to deal with risk, family and the desire for travel. If you enjoyed this episode you can read the show notes and subscribe at www.bethkempton.com/podcast

Explore the beer scene in the Hudson Valley on a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone and guest co-host Ben Keene are joined by Jakob Cirell of From the Ground Brewery, Dan Suarez, Suarez Family Brewery, Evan Watson of Plan Bee Farm Brewery and Mike Renganeschi of Bacchus Brewing Company. Patrick Allen of Keg & Lantern Brewpub also joins the show. This program was brought to you by Union Beer Distributors. “Grain and hops are like giant building blocks. The yeast is the mortar.” [25:00] –Evan Watsonon on Beer Sessions Radio “What I’m trying to do now is not choose the beers I want to make but let the ingredients available dictate.” [32:00] –Jakob Cirell on Beer Sessions Radio

Tune in to a brand new episode of Beer Sessions Radio as Jimmy Carbone and guest co-host Ben Keene are talking all about hops! They are joined by John Segal, proprietor of Segal Hop Ranch in Yakima Valley, Washington, and Jeff O’Neil, former brewer at Peekskill Brewery who is currently launching his own project, Industrial Arts Brewing. This program was brought to you by Union Beer Distributors. “Farming is really a challenge and I always make sure our friends support local farmers for any produce they buy because it’s a very challenging business. We’re subject to so many variables.” [13:00] “aAs my father taught me – all beers are good and some are better.” [46:00] –John Segal on Beer Sessions Radio “The intention [at Industrial Arts Brewingis to make really hoppy beers while controlling the bitterness and keeping bitterness low.” [26:00] Jeff O’Neil on Beer Sessions Radio

Cask beer is demystified this week on Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone and summer co-host Ben Keene are joined by Jason Hicks, chef at The Shakespeare and Jones Wood Foundry, Alex Hall of Cask Marque and Dave Lopez of Gun Hill Brewery. Tune in to hear what works and doesn’t when it comes to cask conditioned beer and what it takes to do it the right way! This program was brought to you by Union Beer Distributors. “The difference between having cask beer in a bar or not is the ability for it to turn over in 3-4 days.” [29:00] –Alex Hall on Beer Sessions Radio “If you find yourself at a beer that has cask on tap – ask questions, give it a try and learn something. There can be delicious results.” [44:00] –Jason Hicks on Beer Sessions Radio

It’s a perfect summer session on Beer Sessions Radio! Jimmy Carbone is joined by a great group of friends and guests including summer co-host Ben Keene from Beer Advocate, Threes Brewing’s head brewer, Greg Doroski, Anne Becerra aka Anne Likes Beer and the one and only Ale Sharpton. Together, the group talks about everything from beer cocktails to festivals and tasting events. This program was brought to you by Union Beer Distributors. “The whole point of using beer in a cocktail is to enhance those flavors, not mask them.” [12:00] –Anne Becerra on Beer Sessions Radio “One of the big things I push is trying to find ways to take people who think they don’t like beer and help [them like it].” [25:00] –Ale Sharpton on Beer Sessions Radio

Beer and BBQ – what could be better? This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy Carbone is joined by Ben Keene, editor of Beer Advocate, Kelly Taylor of Kelso and Joe Carroll, the man behind Fette Sau, St. Anselm, Spuyten Duyvil and author of the new book Feeding the Fire. In Feeding the Fire, Carroll gives readers his top 20 lessons and more than 75 recipes to make incredible fire-cooked foods at home, proving that you don’t need to have fancy equipment or long-held regional traditions to make succulent barbecue and grilled meats. This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers. “Beer is easily paired with most food and most food is easily paired with food.” [12:00] “If you grow up drinking commercial American lager or crap wine, then I think you’re immediately drawn towards the really intense high gravity over the top stuff right way because you’re looking for something so radically different than the lame insipid stuff you grew up drinking. Over time that fades and you appreciate those lighter lower gravity beers again.” [25:00] –Joe Carroll on Beer Sessions Radio

Jimmy Carbone has a cavalcade of beer stars in the studio this week for Beer Sessions Radio!. Tune in and hear from Jake Cirelli of From the Ground Brewery, Steve ‘Ben’ Middlemiss of Ben Middlemiss Brewing, Lauren & Joe Grimm of Grimm Artisanal Ales, beer writer Josh Bernstein, Ben Keene of Beer Advocate and Joel Shelton of Shelton Brothers Imports. The crew chats about beer festivals, brewing styles and trends in the industry! This program was brought to you by Union Beer Distributers. “We obviously can’t compete in price with anybody so we have to make something that’s more compelling” [34:00] –Jake Cirelli on Beer Sessions Radio “The biggest pressure gypsy brewers are facing today are brewing space.” [38:00] Steve ‘Ben’ Middlemiss on Beer Sessions Radio

Mike Malone speaks with John Kearns, playwright, poet and author of the short story collection "Dreams and Dull Realities," with a call in from Ben Keene, managing editor of BeerAdvocate, and author of "The Great Northeast Brewery Tour." Beers sampled are Captain Lawrence's Effortless IPA and Keegan Ales' Bine Climber IPA.

I first met today's guest on the Art of Adventure after a talk he gave at a PechaKucha night in Ubud, Bali. We ran into each other at the coworking space here, Hubud, and I decided I really had to get him on the podcast! Ben Keene is the founder of TribeWanted, initially a project where he and 2000 of his closest friends rented an island in Fiji for five years, which became a book and the subject of a BBC series, and now is a global project with tribes of entrepreneurs in many different countries, including here in Bali. We will hear about Ben's rush to "crowdfund" the project to get it off the ground, back in 2006 before there were crowdfunding sites, and how TribeWanted has progressed into what it is today, and his vision of the future of "lean startup ecotourism". I really dig how cheerful and engaged Ben is, which is impressive, because he has a lot going on - besides Tribewanted, he has projects to find the best swimming holes and tree houses around the world, is an advisor for Virgin Startup, part of THNK - a creative leadership school in Amsterdam, he profiles "schools for life", and works with Right to Dream. Ben is a big thinker and really good at bringing ideas down to your and my level. "Adventure is not knowing whats going to happen, but if your mindset is positive, it will work out" - Ben Keene "What do you want to do with your time?" - Ben Keene "An island represents perfection" - Ben Keene "People are craving community and nature" - Ben Keene "I would teach empathy in every school on earth" - Ben Keene "Work out as early as possible what you are really good at" - Ben Keene "Don't hesitate when it comes time to go for it" - Ben Keene   What you will learn in this episode: -How to rent a private island -The future of sustainable tourism and social enterprise -How to create jobs and income through cultural experiments -How to hack publicity for your project -The difference in crowdfunding n America Vs. Europe -How to figure out what you are really good at -Why you should have an accountability group   Mentioned in this episode: Tribe Wanted BenKeene.com Ben's Book: Tribe Wanted: My Adventure on Paradise or Bust Roost Pool Hunter Thanks Ben Keene! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Adventure Podcast, let Ben know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Ben on Twitter! Support the Art of Adventure! This podcast is supported by listeners like you! Become a patron of the Art of Adventure on Patreon This episode is also brought to you by Red Revive! We have an amazing new partner and are offering a special sale for Art of Adventure listeners – click here for 30% off! Subscribe to The Art of Adventure Podcast for free in iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoyed the show, please help us by leaving a 5-star rating and review! You may also like these episodes: AOA 028 | Bjork Ostrom | Building a Tribe With Food Blogger Pro and Pinch of Yum AOA 035 | Peter Wall | Co-Working in Bali and the Future of Work AOA 021 | Chris Taylor | Actionable Books and Deliberate Decision Making Did you enjoy the podcast? What I love about Ben is his enthusiasm and optimism!  He makes it seem that anything is possible.  What tribe do you want to go build? activate javascript activate javascript activate javascript activate javascript

It’s another jam packed edition of Beer Sessions Radio! Tune in as Jimmy Carbone is joined by Patrick Rue of The Bruery, Ben Keene, author and editor of Beer Advocate Magazine, Ben Granger and Andy Laird Nunu Chocolate. Together they talk about everything from their love of off-track beers to their hate of pumpkin brews. They taste a few things on air, pair beers and chocolates and generally have a great time! This program was brought to you by GreatBrewers.com. “I am of the opinion that pumpkins beers are not about the beer, its about marketing it for the season and an ingredient that people understand. Even people who aren’t adventerous drinkers will buy a pumpkin beer.” [27:00] –Ben Keene on Beer Sessions Radio

We’ve got a full house tonight on Beer Sessions Radio. Host Jimmy Carbone brings in representatives from a number of breweries. Ben Keene, author of The Great Northeast Brewery Tour, draws us into his book as the gang reads a few passages. Tune in to find out which other beer aficionados have contributed some of their words to the book! Later on, Kelly Taylor describes the difficulties of moving a brewery to a new locations. Finally, Jimmy and his guests discuss the rise of using local ingredients. This program has been sponsored by Great Brewers. Music provided by Dead Stars. Image from Amazon “In the northeast there are probably 400 breweries or more.” [10:45] —Ben Keene on Beer Sessions Radio “In my opinion, most craft brewers are underfunded when they start.” [27:45] —Bob Fauteux on Beer Sessions Radio

As the latest conflict in Gaza fades from the headlines, we focus on the issue of what lies ahead when the guns fall silent and the reporters go home: is there still a real vision for a peace beyond the destruction? In this podcast, our team of Muslim and Jewish presenters are joined by contributors from around the world. They include: - Ben Keene, setting up a Palestinian and Israeli peacebuilding audio recording project, (7m20s in) - CEJI Director Robin Sclafani on European Jewish-Muslim dialogue and their vision for peace (46m30s in). - Len and Elias from the Jewish-Palestinian Living Room Dialogues initiative in the USA, (55m55s in) - Gershon Gan, former Israeli ambassador to Zimbabwe (1h,1m 45s in) The programme also includes a deeply moving discussion between Salaam Shalom presenters and friends Javed and Tal (33m40s in). Presenter Danyel also provides an eyewitness account of the political activism caused by the Gaza conflict, (17m30s in). It closes at 1h14m50s with a special look at Gaza by the "Kickin' It Back" team. We also feature the music of Yusuf Islam, David Broza and Said Murad, Hdag Nagash and other artists promoting the message of peace. DISCLAIMER: Please note that segments of this programme were recorded before the most recent ceasefire. Radio Salaam Shalom provides a forum for discussion and it should be noted that any opinions expressed are the responsibility of the contributors. They should not be taken to represent the views of Salaam Shalom, Trustees, or of any funder or sponsor.