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Olivia Saperstein — singer/guitarist for LA's own Pegzilla — joins the show! She takes us from her Boston roots all the way to Los Angeles, digs into her run with Egg Drop Soup, and gets real about the devastating loss of everything she owned in the 2025 Eaton Fire.Music clips by: The Charms, The Dogmatics, Blame It On Whitman, The Prime Movers, Pegzilla, and Egg Drop SoupProduced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Ep 299 Peacewarts Resonant Charms 101 - The Exit Strategy (Class 14) In the final class of the series, we examine the structural exit. Using the Good Friday Agreement and Nelson Mandela's 1992 negotiations as models, we discuss how to end difficult conversations without destroying the possibility of future connection. We cover the three-part exit protocol, the without prejudice formula, and the Final Five-Percent micro-practice. Homework: Look up the Good Friday Agreement and the use of the without prejudice formula. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about a three-part exit for a personal conflict. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions areSet Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab, a cultural phenomenon that offers clear strategies for establishing crisp, definitive operational boundaries without escalating conflict or burning down relationships, and The Evolution of Cooperation by Robert Axelrod, a classic text on game theory that mathematically proves how the way you exit a transaction dictates whether future cooperation is possible. Learning Topics: The Resonant Exit; The Good Friday Agreement (Without Prejudice); Nelson Mandela's 1992 Exit; The Three-Part Exit Protocol; The Two-Door Technique; The Final Five-Percent Rule. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn & Greta Kelly for their chat with award-winning, bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst, recorded LIVE at TBRCon2026. During the interview, they delve into Sarah's career, her new novel Sea of Charms, The Spellshop series and its world, cozy fantasy, career longevity, persistence, avoiding burnout, childhood influences, cheese, chocolate and much more.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, Emily Marie Wagner, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- Patreon- Rate and review SFF Addicts- Share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:sffaddictspod@gmail.comABOUT OUR GUEST:Sarah Beth Durst is the award-winning, bestselling author of over 30 novels, including The Spellshop, The Enchanted Greenhouse and more. Her latest novel is Sea of Charms, which you can purchase here.Find Sarah on Instagram, Amazon and her website.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues and A Murder Most Fungal.Find Adrian on Instagram and his personal website.M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, Thick as Thieves and Killswitch Protocol.Find M.J. on Instagram and her personal website.Greta Kelly is the author of The Queen of Days, The Frozen Crown, The Seventh Queen and the upcoming The Throwaways.Find Greta on Instagram and her personal website.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:Linktree
Ep 297 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - Apology as Engineering (Class 13) Episode Summary: In class 13, we treat apology as a structural repair. We examine the South African TRC's focus on specificity, the importance of the restitution calendar as seen in the fixed timeline for the Civil Liberties Act implementation, and the German post-war model of material debt. We provide a five-point blueprint for verbatim apologies that avoid the "non-apology" trap of the Ford Pinto case. Homework: Look up the 1988 Civil Liberties Act or the Luxembourg Agreement for material repair examples. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal a three-sentence engineered apology for a personal fracture. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are On Apology by Aaron Lazare, which provides an exhaustive structural analysis of what makes an apology succeed or fail by breaking down the exact psychological engineering required for social repair, and Why Won't You Apologize?: Healing Big Hurts and Everyday Betrayals by Harriet Lerner, a clear, insightful look at the anatomy of non-defensive, verbatim apologies that actually mend fractured relationships. Learning Topics: The South African TRC (Specificity); Coca-Cola Classic Reversal (The Calendar); West Germany 1952 (Material Repair); Ford Pinto Case (The Non-Apology); The Witness Clause; The But-Removal Practice. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/
This week, we talk about The Outlets' 1985 debut album Whole New World, released on Restless/Enigma — a record our host has deep, personal ties to. We break down what made this album special and the story behind it.We also pay tribute to the late Jennifer Finch, bassist for L7, whose influence on punk and rock left a lasting mark. This episode is dedicated to her memory.Music Clips by The Dogmatics, The Charms, Victory At Sea, Blame It On Whitman, and There Outletsalso.. The Outlets "Titled Track"(Whole New World)Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Ep 296 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The False Consensus Detector (Class 12) In class 12, we provide a toolkit to identify "Astroturfing" and protect dissenting voices. We compare the "Minority Opinion" in Alcoholics Anonymous—a structural safeguard against mob rule—with the manufactured consensus of the Global Climate Coalition. We cover the "Three Signatures" of artificiality and introduce tactical room defenses like "Round-Robin Speaking" and the "Right of Appeal." Homework: Look up AA's "Right of Appeal" or the history of "Operation Earnest Voice." Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about the experience of being a minority voice in a group. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions areThink Like a Commoner: A Short Introduction to the Life of the Commons by David Bollier, which outlines how true community consensus operates and provides an excellent lens for spotting artificial, corporate, or manufactured enclosures of agreement, and Toxic Sludge Is Good for You: Lies, Damn Lies and the Public Relations Industry by John Stauber and Sheldon Rampton, a foundational, sharp look at how public relations firms systematically manufacture fake grassroots movements. Learning Topics: Astroturfing; AA's Minority Opinion; The Right of Appeal; The Global Climate Coalition; The Three Signatures of Manufacture; The Micro-Majority Illusion; Operation Earnest Voice. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/
This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss All My Dead Cats, Fishbone Cinderella, Sea of Charms, and more great books! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Keep track of new releases with Book Riot's New Release Index, now included with an All Access membership. Click here to get started today! Links: Emily Wilson on The Odyssey adaptation; podcast with Dr. Emily Hauser The Booker Prize longlist For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website https://bookriot.com/listen/new-releases-and-more-for-july-28-2026/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sea of Charms is een cozy romantasy op zee, het derde los te lezen deel in de TikTok-hitserie The Spellshop van Sarah Beth Durst. Voor fans van Emily Wilde’s encyclopaedia of faeries. Uitgegeven door Uitgeverij De Fontein Spreker: Jorien Zeevaart
In this episode, we're joined by Stephen LoVerme, who co-founded and runs the SomerGloom Festival in Somerville, MA, alongside JJ Gonson. Stephen previews all four days of the festival, and we dig into the world of metal in general.Music Clips by: The Charms, The Dogmatics, The Prime Movers, SSD, Heroi, Spirit Hotel Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Ep 295 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Weight of Metaphor (Class 11) Episode Summary: In class 11, we explore the dual nature of war metaphors. While "The War on Cancer" helped rally vital resources, we examine how martial language can unintentionally increase patient guilt and normalize aggression in social policy. We introduce "Ecology Metaphors" and "Stewardship" as alternatives that maintain commitment without the violent side effects. Homework: Look up research on "Militarized Metaphors in Healthcare" for alternative framings. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about reframing a personal "battle" as a "navigation." Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Metaphors We Live By by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson, a foundational linguistic masterpiece that reveals how our everyday conceptual frameworks unconsciously dictate human thought and behavior, and Illness as Metaphor by Susan Sontag, a brilliant and searing critique that exposes how militarized, punitive language inflicts deep psychological harm on patients navigating complex health conditions. Learning Topics: The "War on Cancer" Case Study; Metaphors as Policy Engines; The "Hero" Trap in Nursing; The Portuguese Health Shift; The Metaphor Replacement Lab; Combat vs. Cultivation. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/
This week, the guys are talking about Canonical's new Enterprise Store, the final patent freedom for MPEG-4 layer 2, and what's new in OBS 32.2. There's yet another AI code ban, Jellyfin is having a leadership exodus, and Firefox has shipped 153. For tips, we have keyward for SSH key management, uvx for running a python command in an ephemeral install, ydotool for mouse and keyboard automation, and the scoop on how to install claude code without resorting to a curltobashism. The show notes are available at https://bit.ly/4wrijkK and have an epic week! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Jeff Massie, Ken McDonald, and Rob Campbell Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
This week, the guys are talking about Canonical's new Enterprise Store, the final patent freedom for MPEG-4 layer 2, and what's new in OBS 32.2. There's yet another AI code ban, Jellyfin is having a leadership exodus, and Firefox has shipped 153. For tips, we have keyward for SSH key management, uvx for running a python command in an ephemeral install, ydotool for mouse and keyboard automation, and the scoop on how to install claude code without resorting to a curltobashism. The show notes are available at https://bit.ly/4wrijkK and have an epic week! Host: Jonathan Bennett Co-Hosts: Jeff Massie, Ken McDonald, and Rob Campbell Download or subscribe to Untitled Linux Show at https://twit.tv/shows/untitled-linux-show Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
Ep 293 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Ask Behind the Mask (Class 10) In class 10, we study "The Ask Behind the Mask," focusing on the five primary needs hidden by aggression: safety, dignity, belonging, control, and grief. We explore real-world cases from Detroit union lines to Oslo transit disputes to show how "mis-filed requests" can be translated into shared values. We provide micro-practices like the "Protective Question" and the "Dignity Prefix." Homework: Look up the CNVC Needs List and identify which of the "five asks" resonates with you today. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about translating an aggressive comment using the "Protective Question." Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg, which serves as the definitive manual on looking past aggressive masks to identify unmet universal human needs through actionable communication practices, and High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out by Amanda Ripley, an insightful examination of how people get stuck in toxic conflict loops that highlights the specific tool of looping as a powerful validation micro-practice to break out. Learning Topics: The Five Asks (Safety, Dignity, Belonging, Control, Grief); Validation vs. Agreement; The Detroit Union Case; The Oslo Bus Driver Case; The Protective Question; The Dignity Prefix. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/
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Ep 292 Peacewarts Resonant Charms 101 - Rumor Immunology (Class 9) In class 9, we explore Rumor Immunology and the lumos charm. Using the 2017 Mosque Fire and the 2014 Ebola response as case studies, we discuss how to separate image heat from factual context. We cover the dangers of accidental amplification and provide tactical tools like the One-Step Rule, reverse image searching, and identifying language tripwires. Homework: Look up the 2017 Mosque Fire case or Finland's Media Literacy curriculum and find one "social speed bump" they suggest. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about the difference between private verification and public debunking. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, which explores the exact anatomy of urban legends and rumors while providing the sticky psychology needed to build cultural immunity against misinformation, and The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth by Jonathan Rauch, an academic powerhouse on how modern societies build robust, shared informational networks to verify facts and defend our collective understanding against panic. Learning Topics: Rumor Immunology; The Lumos Charm; The 2017 Mosque Fire Precedent; Verification vs. Amplification; The One-Step Rule; Reverse Image Searching; Language Tripwires. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/
Boston singer-songwriter Emily Grogan joins the show to talk about a career that's taken her everywhere — from touring with Mike Gordon of Phish to playing the legendary Rat in Boston. She digs into the wild range of gigs that shaped her as a musician, the local scene that raised her, and what it's like sharing a stage with one of the most respected bassists in rock. Plus, we talk about her single "Tell Your Friends" and what's next. A great listen for anyone into Boston music history and the stories behind it.Music Clips from The Dogmatics, The Charms, Emily Grogan, and The Prime Movers Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Join Evan and Chad for the weekly Monday Morning Minute! An episode recapping the many nerdy things our hosts have delved into. Support BRK Join the BRK Discord Buy Evan's book Anji Kills a King Buy Evan's book Anji in Shadow New Release Radar: The Mortons by Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfield Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst Books Mentioned: River of Teeth - Sarah Bailey Dungeon Crawler Carl - Matt Dinniman Insomnia - Stephen King The Last Contract of Isako - Fonda Lee (BRK Book Club) The Bound and the Broken - Ryan Cahill The Bright Sword - Lev Grossman Tress of the Emerald Sea - Brandon Sanderson Movies Mentioned: Bring Her Back The Odyssey Shows mentioned: Game of Thrones Games mentioned: Fallout 3 Fallout: New Vegas Fallout 76 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 291 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Power of the Pause (Class 8) In class 8, we analyze silence as a physical and diplomatic requirement for peace. We traverse history from Mandela's Robben Island council to the 1986 Reykjavik Summit and the Good Friday Agreement. We introduce a tactical syllabus of silence, including the 90-second window, the two-interpreter rule used by UN Blue Helmets, and the Japanese concept of Ma. Homework: Look up the Gottman Institute's 90-Second Rule or the Japanese concept of Ma and find how they use silence to show respect. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about using the email delay or 90-second window in your own life. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions areThe Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh, which beautifully details the spiritual and practical power of absolute silence and deep listening as essential tools for clarity in family and community life, and Silence: In the Age of Noise by Erling Kagge, a brief, impactful text exploring how strategic pauses and quietude allow us to process truth and override reactionary reflexes. Learning Topics: The Silencio Charm; Mandela's Robben Island Rule; The 1986 Reykjavik Reset; The 90-Second Window; The Three-Breath Rule; The Two-Interpreter Rule; Japanese Ma; The Good Friday Agreement Adjournments. Join the Community / Get the Books: AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/
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Ep 289 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Vocabulary of Dignity (Class 7) In class 7, we explore the "Vocabulary of Dignity" and the three core needs: to be seen, heard, and safe. We analyze Nelson Mandela's micro-practices of respect, including his "Future Self" language and his refusal to use sarcasm or public shaming. We discuss how honorifics and formal address can lower threat chemistry and keep negotiations focused on solutions rather than egos. Homework: Look up Nelson Mandela's first meeting with President P.W. Botha and find one detail about the etiquette Mandela used to preserve Botha's dignity. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about speaking to a difficult person's "Future Self." What is one sentence that protects their dignity while maintaining your truth? Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks, which explores the ten core elements of human dignity and focuses heavily on how preserving or violating face determines the ultimate success of high-stakes diplomacy, and Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, and their coauthors, a widely recognized staple on creating the necessary psychological safety so people can speak honestly and directly without stripping away each other's dignity. Learning Topics: The Three Dignity Needs; Mandela's Grammar of Respect; Saving Face vs. Saving Power; The Language of Future Selves; The Non-Sarcasm Rule; Red lines spoken softly. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
Episode 274- 2010-2014 Showdown All four hosts are together to play a game as a way to choose a consensus list of the best board games from the early 2010's. The format here is from April Mitchell's This/That Showdown: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/463458/thisthat-showdown Games Mentioned BattleCon, Keyflower, The Resistance Avalon, The Castles of Burgundy, The Great Zimbabwe, Trajan, Charms, Haggis, Hanabi, Glen More, Hanamikoji, Castles of Mad King Ludwig, Patchwork, Linko, Troyes, Libertalia Preplanners Up next is a discussion of deck design and a recap from a historical game convention. Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/. Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Bell with Crows by MKzing -- https://freesound.org/s/474266/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 hammer v2.wav by blukotek -- https://freesound.org/s/337815/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!
Ep 288 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - Common Ground Literacy (Class 6) In class 6, we define Common Ground Literacy as the skill of identifying shared values hidden beneath conflicting slogans. We introduce the "Two-Question Drill" to translate tribal language into human needs. Using the 2003 Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace, we discuss how shared values can override deep divides. We also cover the "False Common Ground Trap" and how to identify real shared interests. Homework: Look up the 2003 Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace and find one specific tactic they used to keep both Christian and Muslim women focused on their shared goal. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about a current debate. Apply the two-question drill to both sides and find the shared value in the middle. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt, which explores the moral matrices that drive opposing ideological slogans and offers a literacy framework to find the core human values underneath, and Colossus: How the Corporation Changed America by Jack Beatty, which offers historical context on major institutional shifts, providing an essential grounding for looking beneath surface-level economic and social battle lines. Learning Topics: Common Ground Literacy; The Two-Question Drill; The Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace; Translating slogans into needs; The False Common Ground Trap; Shared values vs. tribal language. Join the Community / Get the Books: AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
In this episode, we're joined by Nick Z., the multi-faceted owner of New Alliance East, who has played on, recorded, mixed, and mastered thousands of recordings. He's currently one half of This Bliss and a past member of many notable Boston-area bands including Cracktorch and Campaign For Real Time. His contributions to music and the arts run deep, and we're excited to have him as a guest.Music in this episode by The Charms, The Dogmatics, Ape Hangers, The Prime Movers, Cracktorch, Campaign For Real Time, and This Bliss. Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Ep 287 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Mirror Question (Class 5) In class 5, we explore the "Mirror Question" as a tool for de-compression and restorative justice. We discuss the Three Mirrors of content, feeling, and need, and the importance of the "impact before intent" sequence. We examine the Navajo Peacemaking Courts and the Oakland Unified restorative school model to see how reflection can replace retribution. Homework: Look up the "Oakland Unified Restorative Justice" model and find the three classic circle questions used to resolve a conflict. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about a relationship or a specific conversation where using the "Did I get that right?" frame might change the outcome. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Changing Lenses: Restorative Justice for Our Timesby Howard Zehr, a foundational text written by the grandfather of modern restorative justice that details how to focus on community impact and repair rather than retribution, and A Way of Being by Carl Rogers, which deeply explores client-centered validation and the immense psychological de-compression that occurs when someone feels accurately mirrored. Learning Topics: The Three Mirrors (Content, Feeling, Need); Restorative Justice and the Oakland Unified model; Hózhó and the Navajo tradition; Impact before Intent sequencing; De-weaponizing paraphrase techniques. Join the Community / Get the Books: AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
Ep 285 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms 101 - The Architecture of a Sentence (Class 4) In class 4, we analyze the "Pronoun Blueprint" and the internal structure of speech to understand how sentences can either bridge divides or ignite factions. We compare the distributive responsibility found in Lincoln's Second Inaugural and Nelson Mandela's 1994 inaugural address. We also introduce the Metaphor Temperature Test as a tool for identifying and cooling high-conflict rhetoric. Homework: Look up the final paragraph of Lincoln's Second Inaugural (1865) and a short passage from Mandela's Inaugural (1994). Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Review your last three emails or texts during a disagreement. Apply the Metaphor Temperature Test and rewrite one sentence to change its temperature. If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America by Garry Wills, a brilliant masterclass on sentence architecture and structural balance that demonstrates how deliberate rhetoric can reshape a fractured national identity, and Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela, which provides the essential global perspective on using balanced, inclusive language to distribute social responsibility and systematically mend a divided nation. Learning Topics: The Pronoun Blueprint (we/our vs. you/they); Distributed responsibility in leadership; Lincoln and Mandela as case studies; The Metaphor Temperature Test; Parallel structure as a de-escalation tool. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
Ep 284 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms 101 - De-Escalation Framing (Class 3) In class 3, Avis Kalfsbeek discusses de-escalation framing as a method for lowering the emotional weight of a conflict without compromising on the truth. We explore how anchors in our language drag conversations toward escalation and how to replace evaluative judgment with descriptive observation. We examine the 1978 Camp David Accords and the Colombian peace process as masterclasses in reframing positions into interests, allowing for solutions that preserve dignity and honor. Homework: Look up the difference between a position and an interest in conflict resolution. Find one example of how a person's stated demand (position) hides their actual need (interest). Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write no question. Optional: Think of a recurring argument in your life. Identify one anchor word you usually use and try to rewrite that truth using only descriptive, non-judgmental language. If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher and William Ury, a global gold standard for negotiation that teaches how to separate structural positions and demands from actual underlying interests to reframe disputes, and Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss, which bridges the tactical mechanics of the FBI behavioral change stairway model with real-world linguistic framing to lower emotional temperatures safely. Learning Topics: De-escalation framing and linguistic weight; The FBI behavioral change stairway; The 1978 Camp David Accords; Reframing surrender in the Colombian peace process; Descriptive vs. evaluative language; The neuroscience of linguistic anchors. Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
In this episode, we sit down with Linda Viens, singer of Girl With A Hawk, to talk about the band's debut album, Regenesis, out now on Rum Bar Records.Music Clips from The Charms, The Dogmatics, Black Helicopter, Victory At Sea, and Girl With A Hawk.Moody Abstract 2 Playlist: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/bf0b6fc0905c4f688f9201fbb89e2bb7suneProduced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Ep 283 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Doorway Sentence (Class 2) In class 2, Avis Kalfsbeek explores the concept of the doorway sentence as a tool for lowering defensiveness and inviting participation. We examine the difference between a harsh start-up and a soft start-up, drawing on the family therapy work of Virginia Satir and John Gottman. By looking at Māori hui protocols and the labor organizing of Dolores Huerta, we discuss how honor-preserving openings and curiosity-based language can turn a deadlock into a dialogue. Homework: Look up the term soft start-up as defined by psychologist John Gottman and find one example of how a harsh start-up affects the likelihood of a conflict being resolved. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write no question. Optional: Identify a difficult conversation you need to have. Write down the first sentence you were planning to say, and then rewrite it as a doorway sentence using a curiosity or choice frame. Notice how the second version feels in your own body when you say it out loud. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Nan Silver, which anchors the foundational psychology of using a soft start-up instead of a harsh start-up to invite participation rather than cornering someone, and Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution by Dana Caspersen, a highly practical guide focused on shifting away from destructive attack-and-defend postures toward open, curiosity-driven dialogue. Learning Topics: Doorway sentences and levitation phrasing; Soft start-up vs. harsh start-up in communication; Māori hui protocols and lineage greetings; Polyvagal theory and social safety cues; Dolores Huerta and invitation-based organizing. Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
Ep 281 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms 101 - The Tuning Fork Test (Class 1) Welcome back to Peacewarts! Avis Kalfsbeek opens the Department of Resonant Charms with a formal orientation to the Resonance Chamber and the departmental axiom: Resonance over Reach. In Class 1, we introduce the tuning fork test as a foundational skill for reading the 70/30 rule of communication. Using the history of listening circles in South Africa, we examine how a deliberate slowing of frequency allows for social repair. We explore the one breath behind technique and the importance of attuning rather than matching the intensity of an opponent. Homework: Look up the term emotional contagion and find one study or example of how a person's state affects others. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Perform a ten-second scan in a room today and name the frequency. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem, which explores the deep somatic connections of how collective calm or trauma vibrates through a room's emotional climate, and The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist, a brilliant look at how we attend to our environment and why focusing strictly on verbal content fails if we ignore the holistic climate. Learning Topics: Departmental Orientation; Language as Architecture; The 70/30 rule of communication; The ten-second pre-speech scan; South African TRC Listening Circles; Attuning vs. matching; The one breath behind technique. Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW
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Not too long ago I wrote a blog piece entitled “Music Hath Charms” in which I argued for the softening and transformational nature of music (adding a plug for choir directors with the suggestion they were mostly all underpaid). One person who read the piece called my attention to some (shall we say) less edifying music and said, “What about this music?” I replied: “Good point.” My respondent was right: not all music hath charms to soothe the savage breast. Indeed, some music hath charms to incite a savage breast or even to create savagery in the human breast where it did not exist before. All music hath charms but sometimes the charms are harmful.
In this episode, we're joined by filmmaker ("Who the F*ck Is That Guy?"), singer of Incendiary Device, and host of New York Hardcore Chronicles Live — Drew Stone.Music Clips by Incendiary Device, The Long Wait, SSD, The Charms, and The Dogmatics Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo #blowingsmokewithtwistedrico #podcast
The Rebbe advises against engaging in palmistry and charms, emphasizing that Torah and G-dly wisdom are proven sources of blessing. He encourages involvement in outreach through Tzeirei Agudas Chabad, explaining that everyone is capable of contributing to spreading Judaism. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/012/004/3995
This episode brings together three staples of the Worcester, MA music scene — aka Wormtown — for a conversation that spans decades of local rock history. Steve Aquino, Artie Sneiderman, and Dave Spaz now make up Swamp Roots, but their roots run deep through some legendary bands. Aquino and Spaz are former members of garage rock mainstays The Lyres, while Sneiderman and Aquino go even further back together as bandmates in The Crybabies.Music clips from The Charms, The Dogmatics, Prime Movers, and Black HelicopterAdditional MusicSwamp Roots "Looking Back"Swamp Roots "Im Not Through With You Yet"Produced and Hosted by Steev RiccardoInterview Recorded by Mike Newman at WMFO
Tonesa Welch Tells All: BMF, Big Meech, Prison, Diddy, Untold Stories + More Do You Have A Good Luck Charm?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joel Simches is a Boston multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, tour manager, and record producer with 35 years in the game, having played in over 40 bands and worked with artists like the Dresden Dolls, DeVotchKa, and Big Dipper. These days he's a staff engineer at Watch City Studios.Music Clips from The Charms, The Dogmatics, Blame It On Whitman, The Prime Movers, Greg Allen's Fringe Religion and Speedfossil.Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
If you want to bring some good luck or get protection from negative energy this is the episode for you! We are chatting with Nicole from Bella Luck Charms on Lygon Street in Melbourne. Nicole founded Bella Luck Charms with her sister and they specialise in beautiful jewellery inspired by the traditional Italian symbols for good luck and protection. You can visit the shopfront on Lygon street or shop online. For more information click the links below:Bella Luck Charms Website:https://bellaluckcharms.comBella Luck Charms on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellaluckcharms?igsh=MTZ0dTRlMWw1cGl2cg==This episode is proudly sponsored by Leading Digital ICT Services . Leading Digital ICT Services specialise in connecting business with ICT. They offer ICT strategy and risk management, project management, online digital development, cybersecurity and more. To find out how Leading Digital ICT Services can elevate your business visit the website:www.leadingdigitalictservices.com.au
Today Rachel is joined by Liam McIntyre to talk about his new rom-com Meet Me in the Margins Liam's social media Insta - https://www.instagram.com/liam.j.mcintyre/ X - https://x.com/Liam_J_McIntyre Romance lovers join the LUV TV VIP Screening table Email info@luvtv.tv or Comment ‘VIP' and your official invite will be on its way! LUVTV is also casting for their latest show Big Bridal Giveaway. Recently engaged or know a bride to be deserving of a rom-com worthy makeover? Email info@luvtv.tv or comment ‘BRIDAL' and your official invite will be on its way! Big Bridal Giveaway premieres May 4th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5sSexcTK2M https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram HallmarkiesPodcast.com Check out lots of Hearties inspired merch https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hallmarkies?utm_campaign=Hallmarkies&utm_medium=8581&utm_source=affiliate Please support the podcast on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/hallmarkies1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The gang at The Produce Stand talk about a busy week of YEWniversal news.Starting with the exciting announcement that Letterkenny Live is returning in February 2027.They also talk about a Toronto Mike'd podcast interview with Tim Cherry that you won't want to miss.Then they welcome guests Kassie, Jeff, Mike, and Tobias, contributors to the newly released book Get After It Then: Essays on the Themes and Charms of Letterkenny.Tobias shares his editing and acquisition process. Excerpts are read and themes discussed from some of the chapters, including: hockey culture and women's hockey, grief as portrayed through Coach, and Catholic social teaching and morality in the Hicks' code.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:42 – How Was Your Week?00:19:35 – Don't Bore Us Get To The Chorus00:21:20 – Robert Munsch's Birthday00:24:25 – Tim Cherry On Toronto Mike'd00:27:27 – Letterkenny Live Tour00:33:55 – New Book Release00:36:04 – How Tobias Built the Book00:41:57 – Reading the Forward00:44:55 – No Regretskis Hockey Chapter00:53:47 – Jeff's Small Town Snow Globe01:06:19 – Kassie's Nonlinear Grief Essay01:17:35 – Religion Chapter Setup01:40:48 – Final Comments01:51:17 – Patreon Roll Call01:52:38 – OutroLinks:Tim Cherry on Toronto Mike'dLetterkenny Live TourBook: Get After It Then!: Essays on the Themes and Charm of LetterkennyOpening Theme: Rightfully Mine by Poised For The WormClosing Theme: Inebriation by Poised For The WormTPS on Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | YouTubeJoin Our PatreonJoin our Patreon for bonus content and for an ad-free feed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our friend Mike Newman has been a fixture in radio for decades — and he joins us to talk about his incredible career and some of our all-time favorite albums from the '70s!Music Clips by The Zulus, Applied knowledge, The Long Wait, The Charms, and The Dogmatics.Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
It's almost the official dog days of summer, and today we're sharing with you some great reading suggestions to plan out your reading for these long hot days. We're going to tell you about what's new and hot this summer, what's on our reading lists, plus some suggestions for titles that can help you complete our Adult Summer Bingo challenge. And don't miss joining us for the first official podcast buddy read! Ellyn's Currently Reading | American Fantasy by Emma Straub, Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel, The Wild Beneath by Kelly Anderson, & Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara Amanda's Currently Reading | Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, How to Cheat Your Own Death by Kristen Perrin, & Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Join us in our first official Bubbles & Books buddy read! We're reading True Grit by Hottest New Releases Coming Out this Summer June: Land by Maggie O'Farrell Whistler by Ann Patchett The Children by Melissa Albert Harvest Season by Brynn Weaver June 9 It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell June 23 July: Country People by Daniel Mason July 7 Helpless by Jessica Knoll July 7 The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren July 14 Make Nice by Ryan Effgen July 14 Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst July 28 Daggermouth by HM Wolfe July 28 August: The Unknown by Riley Sager Aug 4 Dreamland by Olivie Blake Aug 11 A Tender Age by Chang Rae-Lee Aug 11 God's Country by William Kent Krueger Aug 18 Daggerbound by T Kingfisher Aug 25 What we're looking forward to reading this summer: Ellyn: Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Barker, The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig & Helpless by Jessica Knoll (July 7) Amanda: Modern Lovers by Emma Straub, Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett, & Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Shop Dog-Eared Books and pick up your books in store or have shipped HERE. Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Interested in e-books? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com
Leah Callahan returns to the show to talk about her fantastic new album, Our Lady of the Sad Adventure, and other highlights from her long music career.Music Clips by The Charms, Black Helicopter, The Prime Movers, and Leah Callahan Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Critic Emma Jones tells us why North Macedonian production "DJ Ahmet", starring first-time actors, is a gem of an independent movie and proof that the small country punches well above its weight when it comes to cinema. We also discuss unsettling thriller "The Plague", starring Joel Edgerton, as a group of teenage boys at a swimming camp prompts comparisons with "Lord of The Flies"-style dynamics. Plus, body horror "Saccharine" explores contemporary obsessions with weight loss and body image, and the "Scary Movie" horror spoof franchise returns for a sixth outing, 26 years after its Y2K debut.
In this episode, we are joined by John Sparrow, drummer of Violent Femmes. Modern Drummer once described his approach perfectly: his drumming isn't built around the idea of a traditional kit — it's about choosing the right drum for the song. That spirit of experimentation and sonic curiosity has made Sparrow one of the more distinctive voices in the percussion world, and today we get to hear the story behind it all.Music clips from The Charms, The Dogmatics, The Zulus, and The Prime MoversProduced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
Hello Fluffle Fam! People often are not aware of how unique and different every single bunny is from another. Today's episode is a loving tribute to the very specific, very individual, sometimes completely inexplicable things that my four bunnies do/did. From Roo's mysterious rug opinions and snow flops, to Kumo's upstairs zoomies detours and wiggly dances, to Linus kissing inanimate objects and Timo's obsession with foot snuggles - these are four completely distinct little souls and our stories will show that. This one made me laugh and it made my heart very full. I hope it does the same for you.
In his 1697 play The Mourning Bride, playwright William Congreve wrote that “Musick hath charms to sooth a savage breast [i.e. a savage heart], to soften rocks or bend a knotted oak”.
Today's guest carries a legacy as big as the music itself. Jules Peters, widow of the legendary Mike Peters of The Alarm, joins us to talk about the band's brand new — and final — album. It's an emotional, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation you won't want to miss. Music Clips by The Charms, The Dogmatics, Blame It On Whitman, The Long Wait and The Alarm.Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
"Musick has Charms to sooth a savage Breast,To soften Rocks, or bend a knotted Oak." (William Congreve)It is often said that music is healing, but what are some ways that this truism plays out in practice? Jon Batiste recently collaborated with Joanne Loewy of Mount Sinai on a study that advances “social music” as a prescription for better health outcomes. That's just one angle. This hour, guest host Mona Seghatoleslami talks about the benefits of music on healing and health, particularly mental health, in our community and world. We discuss music therapy and expressive arts with Jennifer Philips, a board-certified music therapist and neurologic music therapist, specializing in early intervention, elder care, and neurorehabilitation. She is also chair of the Expressive Arts Department at the Hochstein School. Annika Bentley shares her experiences as a classical choral musician and singer/songwriter, focusing on the upcoming Mount Hope World Singers concerts, "Bright Threads." The program reinterprets historical and cultural examples of music used for healing, and centers on themes of shared humanity and restorative connection. We also talk with Gaelen McCormick, director of the Eastman Performing Arts Medicine Center, who dives into the work that she and her colleagues are doing at the intersections of music and medicine. In studio: Jennifer R. Phillips, MT-BC, board-certified music therapist and department chair of Expressive Arts and Music FUNdamentals at The Hochstein School Annika Bentley, artistic director of Mount Hope World Singers Gaelen McCormick, director of Eastman Performing Arts Medicine at the University of Rochester This story is reported from WXXI's Inclusion Desk.---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.
Darren Hill returns to the show to talk about the new live Red Rockers album, recorded at Tipitina's in the band's hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2023.The Red Rockers were a New Orleans punk/new wave band formed in 1979 by John Thomas Griffith, James Singletary, and Darren Hill, who took their name from a song by California punk band The Dils. Early on they earned the nickname "America's Clash" for their politically charged debut Condition Red (1981), and even opened for The Clash on a Louisiana/Texas tour in 1982. Signing with San Francisco's 415 Records, they relocated and overhauled their sound, scoring their biggest hit with the new wave single "China" in 1983, which reached #19 on the Mainstream Rock chart and received heavy MTV rotation. Internal tensions over their commercial shift led to lineup changes and a third album, Schizophrenic Circus (1984), before they disbanded in 1985. The band reunited in 2023, with founding members reissuing Condition Red to a new generation of listeners.Music clips by The Charms, The Dogmatics, Blame It On Whitman, Black Helicopter, and The Red Rockers..Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
This week, Dylan and Shaun have roped Mackenzie from AnimEighties into guesting on an episode, and Shaun decided it would only be fitting to show Mack something absolutely dreadful with 5 episodes of Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms. Meanwhile Mack drops some hints that he really wants to watch Bikini Warriors. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com. Like our show? Check out our friends AnimEighties for more anime reviews! Visit our Patreon at patreon.com/AnimeoutofContext if you would like to contribute to the show and get hundreds of hours of bonus content ranging from clips from our pre-episode banter, bonus episodes (including the 4 years of the 12 days of April Fools), our prototype Episode 0, to even getting shout-outs in the show! Intro and Outro are trimmed from "Remiga Impulse" by Jens Kiilstofte, licensed by MachinimaSound to Anime Out of Context under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 which the licensor has modified for the licensee to allow reproduction and sharing of the Adapted Material for Commercial purposes
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