Podcasts about Craft

Book your free consultation call with Robert Sikes to break through your Keto or low carb plateau here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callBuilding a real legacy has nothing to do with overnight success and everything to do with a decade of relentless, unseen work. In episode 865 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Cory Gregory, a fitness icon who went from being a fourth generation coal miner to a world renowned entrepreneur and brand builder without ever taking steroids. Cory shares his powerful story about developing extreme discipline, the value of consistency, and building a successful fitness business from the ground up through word of mouth. Learn the mindset required to stay natural in the fitness industry, the importance of family, and how to apply a blue collar work ethic to create a life and business you are proud of. This conversation is a masterclass in playing the long game to achieve lasting fulfillment.Follow Cory on IG: https://www.instagram.com/corygfitnessGet Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - The Simple Trait That Beats Raw Talent Every Time0:43 - Meet Cory Gregory: From Coal Miner to Fitness Icon1:52 - How I Bought & Developed a Private Island in Ohio5:21 - Building a Legacy: A Blue-Collar Work Ethic & an Abraham Lincoln Quote7:10 - The Entrepreneurial Path: From a $4,000 Loan to a 7-Figure Business11:02 - Building a Brand Before Social Media & The 10-Year Grind14:15 - The MusclePharm Years: Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Tiger Woods16:23 - Redefining Success & The Power of Compounding Efforts17:32 - Why Natural Bodybuilding is a Cheat Code for Life20:46 - The Undeniable Power of a Disciplined Morning Routine22:06 - The Long Game: How to Get Drug-Like Results Without Taking Drugs25:56 - How the Internet Exploded My Career (And Was I Ready?)29:04 - A Quick Message From The Host30:42 - My Strategy If I Had to Start Over in Today's World33:05 - The "Pack a Lunch" Mentality & The Myth of Work-Life Balance38:05 - How Fatherhood Fueled My Drive & Taught Me to Never Have a "Plan B"43:46 - How Extreme Discipline Makes Your Intuition Louder46:01 - The #1 Reason You Should Train First Thing in the Morning49:03 - Is It Healthy to Stay Lean Year-Round? A Veteran's Perspective50:17 - Why I've Stayed Natural in the Age of TRT & Peptides53:59 - The Problem with Dishonest Fitness Influencers57:52 - The Truth: Fitness Success is Simple, Not Easy1:00:13 - What's Next? Building a Community That Makes a Real Impact1:04:18 - Where to Find Cory Gregory & Access Muscle Island

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Jessica Snyder started out editing for the traditional romance publishers. She had since moved into independent editing and has created the HEA club where Romance Writers can connect and learn about their craft. She has worked with authors like Lucy Score and Carly Bloom as well as many indie romance authors. Be sure to check out her HEA Club here: https://heaauthorservices.com/services/the-hea-club/ and find out more about Jessica and her team here: https://heaauthorservices.com/Sign up for the first Craft and Connect live event! https://tidycal.com/writeyourlife/craft-and-connect-live-march-24Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a beautiful, soul-searing story about the power of books. Markus joins us to talk about bookstores, looking back on the last 20 years, TBR piles, creative intuition, language, connection and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Book Thief by Markus Zusak I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King Rumble Fish by S.E. Hinton The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Breakfast of Champions, or Goodbye Blue Monday by Kurt Vonnegut Featured Books (TBR Top Off) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak The Lions' Run by Sara Pennypacker The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne  

What Can a Cocktail Teach Us About Curiosity and Creativity? At first glance, documenting Negronis around the world might sound like a frivolous hobby. But could a simple cocktail become a vehicle for curiosity, experimentation and creative thinking? On this episode, I speaks with geopolitical strategist Marc A Ross about an unusual passion project: ordering and documenting Negronis wherever he travels. What began as a casual habit has evolved into a magazine-style project called 50 Negronis, capturing cocktails from elegant bars to chaotic airport lounges. Along the way, the project has revealed something deeper about travel, culture and the value of experimentation. But as the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear this episode isn't really about cocktails. Instead it's about how curiosity leads to discovery, why creative side projects matter, and how experimentation can enrich both our professional and personal lives. Curiosity Starts With Small ExperimentsMarc's Negroni project began almost accidentally. While travelling frequently for his work as a geopolitical strategist, he started ordering Negronis and photographing them. What made the idea interesting wasn't a search for the perfect drink.Instead, Marc documented the entire experience — the great cocktails, the mediocre ones, and the truly terrible ones. That curiosity created a lens through which to experience the world differently. Bars became places for conversation, experimentation and discovery, and the project grew into a collection of stories from cities across the globe. Creativity Through PlayA key theme of the conversation is the importance of playfulness. Marc deliberately avoids treating the project too seriously. The photos are simple smartphone snapshots, the documentation is intentionally loose, and the goal isn't perfection.That approach mirrors how many creative projects evolve; by removing the pressure to produce something “definitive,” the project becomes an experiment. And in the process, it becomes easier to create, learn and iterate. Authenticity, Communication and Personality We also explore how side projects can sharpen professional skills. Marc argues that communicators, leaders and even politicians should experiment creatively and share aspects of their personality. Authenticity matters. Whether it's documenting cocktails, running unconventional events, or experimenting with new formats, people connect more with ideas that feel genuine. Sometimes the most powerful way to communicate is simply to follow an idea that genuinely interests you.AI-Generated Timestamped Summary00:00 – A cocktail as a conversation starterIntroduction; why Negronis might seem like an unusual topic for a podcast about human behaviour and yet… 02:00 – Recording in Sundance, UtahMarc describes the Brigadoon gathering and its focus on conversation rather than traditional conference formats. 04:00 – The origins of the NegroniMarc explains the history of the cocktail and why it remains a classic drink. 07:00 – The “50 Negronis” projectA disappointing airport Negroni sparks the idea of documenting the drinks Marc encounters while travelling. 10:00 – Capturing cocktails around the worldMarc explains how he photographs the drinks and records the ingredients when possible. 13:00 – Cocktail culture and experimentationThey discuss how bartenders experiment with ingredients and create new variations. 18:00 – Why the details don't matterThe project becomes less about recipes and more about stories, places and experiences. 22:00 – Learning through experimentationChristian reflects on how creative side projects can help people learn and explore new ideas. 30:00 – Lessons for communicators and politiciansMarc explains why authenticity and personality matter in leadership. 37:00 – Staying curious and having funThe conversation turns to persistence, creativity and the value of pursuing ideas simply because they're interesting. 42:00 – Where to follow Marc's workMarc shares details about Brigadoon events and his geopolitical newsletter. Links Caracal Global, Marc's consultancy and advisory firm - https://www.caracal.global/Brigadoon, Marc's series of lovingly curated events - https://www.brigadoon.live/ Marc on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcaross/ Marc's previous appearance on the show - https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/marc-ross-on-communication-strategy/ Sundance Mountain Resort - https://www.sundanceresort.com/

Japan's newly developed HTV-X resupply vehicle, which had been docked with the International Space Station, was detached from the station on Saturday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said the same day.

In this lively episode of the Italian American Podcast, John and Marcella welcome designer and entrepreneur Oriana Lamarca, whose deep Sicilian roots shape both her life and work. Together, they share heartfelt stories of family traditions, holiday memories, and the culture that defines Sicily. Oriana recounts the journey behind Oriana LaMarca Designs and her Sicilian-inspired collection, My Sicilian Love Affair. Crafted with semi-precious stones and handmade Sicilian ceramics, her pieces are more than accessories—they are modern talismans that connect wearers to heritage and memory. The conversation underscores the enduring value of authenticity, artisanship, and quality amid today's fast-fashion culture, and reflects on the renewed appreciation for true "Made in Italy" craftsmanship. The episode closes with a look at Oriana's latest ventures, including intimate guided tours in Sicily and family collaborations that keep tradition alive. Filled with laughter and personal stories, this conversation captures the timeless pull of heritage, family, and the simple joys that bind us to our roots.   HER SOCIALS: Instagram: @orianalamarca (personal) @orianalamarcadesigns (business) @mysicilianloveaffair (business)   TikTok:  @orianalamarcadesigns @mysicilianloveaffair   Facebook: @orianalamarcadesigns @mysicilianloveaffair   X: @orianalamarcadesigns  @mysicilianloveaffair   Threads: @orianalamarcadesigns @mysicilianloveaffair   HER WEBSITES: www.orianalamarcadesigns.com www.mysicilianloveaffair.com   Italian collection: https://orianalamarcadesigns.com/collections/italian-chic   Sicilian Collection: https://orianalamarcadesigns.com/collections/my-sicilian-love-affair   My Sicilian Love Affair orianalamarcadesigns.com   HOSTS: John Viola Dr. Marcella Martin   SPECIAL GUEST: Oriana Lamarca   PRODUCED BY: Nicholas Calvello-Macchia

Our hosts discuss the individual nature of the  term "recovery." They look at recovery as an evolution involving growth,  change, finding meaning, and finding ease. They say the best plan is to  respect people's processes, plant seeds when you can, and stay  interested in how your loved one defines the process for themselves.The support group that Kayla facilitates is now offered on a sliding scale.Wednesdays at 6:30pm ETEmail kaylacraftgroup@gmail.com to join or learn more(Cost should not be a barrier—please reach out if you're interested)Allies in Recovery's member site is currently "on pause". ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. During this time, we have taken our entire eLearning program out from behind the paywall—the entire library of learning videos is currently available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In today's episode, we're speaking with Emi Fukahori and Mathieu Theis, Co-founders of Swiss specialty coffee business MAME.Multiple-time Swiss competition winners, Emi and Mathieu founded MAME in Zurich in 2016, driven by a shared passion for coffee tasting, sensory analysis and competition craft, combined with Japanese precision. Today, they operate eight coffee shops across Zurich and Geneva and, one most recently, Tokyo.In this conversation, Emi and Mathieu share their guiding principles for tailoring every guest experience and creating memorable coffee moments. They also discuss how they've drawn inspiration from Michelin-starred chefs to scale high-quality and maintain a strong brand identity as they grow internationally.Credits music: "Lay on Grass" by Sam Stokes in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective. Tune into the 5THWAVE Playlist on Spotify for more music from the showSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.comSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear

PJ talks to Tara from beadandsip.ie who runs nights helping people craft with beads in wine bars. Sounds like a dream job, PJ finds out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz and Sarah recently learned the concept of an “Inside Board.” From now on, whenever they run a show they’ll be forming one. In Take A Hike, they share how a listener turning Sarah on to a fiber center in North Dakota made them realize the value of leaning into Niche Nirvana. A recent visit with American writer Fannie Flagg led to this week’s The Craft (& Fain) — ask yourself “who are you writing for?” Fannie Flagg is also the source of the Hollywood Hack: To figure out structure, clip scenes to a clothesline and move them around. Finally, Sarah recommends the book Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com and Sarah’s Chickening Out Substack at https://happierinhollywood.substack.com. They’ll come right to your inbox! Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, andSide Hustle School . If you liked this episode, ’S please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS: Nome Schoolhouse: https://nomeschoolhouse.com/ Fannie Flagg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fannie_Flagg Fried Green Tomatoes by Fannie Flagg: https://amzn.to/4spPWRI Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy by Mary Roach: https://amzn.to/4r5ngvUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~Starting off today with David coming to us from Texas in the US, sharing his UFO encounters. Then, staying in the US, we speak to Michael in Oregon, but the objects he witnessed moving, that multiplying and dividing in an unexplainable ways and speeds.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-221-red-sphere-they-were-watching/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

In an era of quick, generic construction, Austin Tunnell makes the case for caring about beauty and craft. He shares lessons from masonry, small‑scale development, and his own projects on creating places people actually enjoy using every day. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Local Recommendations:‍ Wheeler District Clarity Coffee Taco Nation Akai Sushi The Building Culture Podcast (site) Building Culture (site) Townsend Project (site) Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you!

In today's episode, I explore why differentiated value is the most important—and most misunderstood—part of positioning. I explain why customers don't really care that much about features, how to use the “so what?” question to uncover what truly matters, and why this step takes more time than any other in a positioning exercise. I also share how my thinking on value has evolved since the first edition of my book, Obviously Awesome, and why I expanded this section so much in the second edition.You will learn: (03:14) How skipping competitive alternatives and capabilities leads to opinion-based positioning.(04:38) Why differentiated value is about outcomes, not feature checklists.(06:15) How to use repeated “so what?” questions to move from features to real value.(08:27) Why “make money” and “save money” alone are not enough to differentiate.(10:02) How to focus value messaging on the champion rather than every stakeholder.(13:31) Why teams should align on value concepts before worrying about copywriting.(17:23) How to separate true value from objection handling in your positioning.—Connect with April Dunford and learn about practical positioning that accelerates marketing and sales: Work with April: https://www.aprildunford.com/contact April's newsletter: https://aprildunford.substack.com/ April's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildunford/ April's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aprildunford/ April's Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aprildunford April's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positioningshow—Mentioned in this episode: * Obviously Awesome, Second Edition (forthcoming), by April Dunford. —Get April Dunford's books and audiobooks: “Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It.”“Sales Pitch: How to Craft a Story to Stand Out and Win.”Amazon US: https://amzn.to/49l0ZRY Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4ac9hgt Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3vosDzQApple Books: https://apple.co/3xihSzCGoogle Play: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=%22April%20Dunford%22&c=books Barnes & Noble: https://www.bn.com/s/%22April%20Dunford%22 Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/contributors/april-dunford —The Positioning with April Dunford podcast: Want to make your product stand out in a crowded market? It all starts with great positioning. Using April's battle-tested methodology, she'll teach you the nitty-gritty of positioning so that you can unlock better marketing and sales performance.Podcast website: https://www.positioning.show/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PFHcWx Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/02XBrnPJ7NVGPUgHC7xstU Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@positioningshow —This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

Doug Foltz explains how he used AI to solve a real coach-development bottleneck: mentor coaching doesn't scale. By building a competency rubric and an AI "agent" that evaluates coaching transcripts, Doug's team reduced hours of expert analysis to minutes—then re-centered the human work where it matters most: reflection, agency, and a short mentor-coaching conversation. The bigger idea: "communal co-intelligence"—AI not just as a personal assistant, but as a tool that helps a whole coaching community preserve culture, build consistency, and scale development without losing what makes coaching human. Episode description How do you scale mentor coaching when you don't have the budget—or the hours? Doug Foltz (Content Engineering & Value Alignment Lead at Gloo, DMin candidate at Asbury, and longtime church-planting coach) shares how he built an AI-supported mentor-coaching loop: a detailed competency rubric + an AI evaluator that reviews transcripts in minutes. But Doug also warns about a hidden danger: AI can bypass reflection, which is essential for adult learning. So they intentionally added "friction" back into the process—reflection first, then AI feedback, then a short human coaching conversation. Along the way, Doug introduces a powerful concept: communal co-intelligence—AI that strengthens a community's shared language, values, and coaching culture. Key moments (timestamps) 0:02–1:20 – Who Doug is + why Brian calls him the "AI guy" 1:49–3:21 – The real problem: coaching training doesn't stick without mentor coaching 3:34–5:06 – Doug's solution: a rubric + AI agent that evaluates transcripts (levels 1–3) 6:44–8:15 – The twist: reflection is essential; AI can accidentally remove it 8:28–9:00 – The human loop: 15–20 minute mentor conversation after reflection + report 10:38–14:35 – Why AI matters: replaces 3–4 hours of expert analysis with minutes 15:04–16:15 – The church's role: protect what's uniquely human; set boundaries 16:27–19:16 – "Communal co-intelligence": AI + a coaching community's culture and standards 21:24–23:00 – What they observed: fast growth from Level 1 → Level 2; harder jump to Level 3 23:29–25:46 – Craft guild model: learn the fundamentals, then innovate without losing the core 28:57–31:14 – What's next: agentic systems, tools + data access, and AI as "work orchestrator" Key ideas AI can scale mentor coaching by doing the transcript evaluation quickly and consistently. Reflection is non-negotiable in adult learning; AI can "steal" it by doing the thinking for you. The solution is intentional friction: reflection → AI feedback → short human mentor coaching. Agency matters: don't make AI the all-knowing guru; keep the learner's authority intact. Communal co-intelligence: AI can reinforce a shared coaching culture across many coaches. Early gains can be rapid (novice → intermediate), but advanced mastery takes longer. The future is agentic systems that combine tools + data + context to orchestrate real work. Quotable lines (pull quotes) "We really can't scale coaching very well." "Mentor coaching is what makes the training stick." "My process actually bypasses [reflection] entirely." "We added a friction point… and we made them reflect." "You don't want the AI to be the all-knowing guru." "That's the part of the process that we said, we're going to replace." (re: 3–4 hours of evaluation) "Communal co-intelligence… it's the AI with our coaching community." "It becomes this orchestrator of work within an organization." Discussion questions (for Learning Lab / staff meeting) Where would AI help us scale without compromising what we value most? What part of our development process must remain human-only? Where might AI accidentally remove reflection, struggle, or ownership? What would a "reflection-first" workflow look like for our coaches or trainers? What are the risks of communal AI (shared culture) becoming static or overly controlling? If AI becomes an "orchestrator of work," what data is off-limits—and why? Practical takeaway AI is best used as a leverage tool—not a replacement for learning. Let it do the heavy lift of analysis and pattern recognition, then spend your human time where it counts: reflection, discernment, presence, and coaching conversations that build ownership and growth. If you design it well, AI doesn't dilute your culture—it can actually help you scale it.

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Welcome back to the Craft & Puro Podcast!!We fire up some Viaje “Peppers” and pour some fun pours, the smoke and drink collide, we hare thoughts and banter and find some direction alone the way! Enjoy this podcast with all the banter and fun!Mahalo and enjoy!

By studying Plato and Socrates for more than a decade, Anise Frost learned the art of asking questions that unlock the hidden parts of people.Her mastery of that skill has forged relationships of trust with brands and organisations who turn to her for team coaching and consultancy. In return she helps them explore deeply and unearth new pathways for development.Anise was a maths teacher when she discovered coaching, and her years in the classroom gave her relational skills, resilience and an ability to hold space that would be difficult to develop in the same way in any other setting.In this episode of The Coach's Journey Podcast, Anise describes how team coaching allows her to bring “all the magic” of teaching, coaching, and neuro-linguistic programming together to enhance collaboration, make group dynamics visible, and instill purpose in the teams she works with. In conversation with host Alex Whitton, Anise describes how she curates coaching spaces in which men can be vulnerable, as well as spaces where women in leadership can accelerate their development. She also speaks about the Executive Round Table discussions she facilitates for her LinkedIn contacts, offering a space where people from divergent industries can reflect on resonant themes and topics.Anise and Alex also talk about:Having the confidence to not only sit with uncertainty but flex in response to itHow to keep your cup full and avoid the common pitfall of compassion fatigueWhat happens when we focus too much on asking the right question and not enough on being curiousHow to stop working against the grain of your own preferences when building your coaching businessAnise also shares the story of meeting with one of the world's biggest brands and explains how she side-stepped her imposter syndrome to allow her expertise and brilliance to shine undimmed.THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT THAT YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:- The Coaching Academy https://www.the-coaching-academy.com/ - More Happi https://morehappi.com/ - Women in Business Network https://wibn.co.uk/- Sam Isaacson on The Coach's Journey Podcast https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/112-sam-isaacson-the-challenges-facing-coaching-in-the-age-of-ai - Claire Pedrick on The Coach's Journey Podcast https://www.thecoachsjourney.com/podcast/episode-44-claire-pedrick-cutting-through-complexity-and-simplifying-coaching - NLP https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuro-linguistic_programming- Rich Litvin https://richlitvin.com/ - Nicky Davies https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicky-j-davies-executivecoach/- Patrick Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Dysfunctions_of_a_Team

Veteran Theatre Fight Choreographer Carlo Rivieccio joins Rachel and Jacklyn to take them behind the scenes of what makes fight choreography great on stage. Carlo discusses the nuances of setting up comedic fights vs serious fights, what makes certain fight scenes challenging, how to choreograph antagonists vs protagonists, and so much more. Podcast includes 10 minutes of bonus footage only available through your favorite podcast platform (and not on YouTube). Subscribe to never miss an episode!onstageblog.comfacebook.com/onstageblogtwitter.com/onstagebloginstagram.com/onstagebloghttps://www.youtube.com/@onstageblog8213

Thanks, ChatGPT, for the podcast description below, in the style of J. Peterman.   Somewhere between Willow Grove and the low skies of the Netherlands… two men misplaced their plan — and found something far better. This is not an episode. It is a wandering. It begins, as many modern pilgrimages do, in a warehouse in Pennsylvania — the mythic stronghold of Steve Weiss Music — where, once upon a time, paper catalogs arrived like sacred manuscripts and snare drums were cushioned in the Sunday Philadelphia classifieds. Rooms and rooms of instruments. Hand-packed boxes. The faint perfume of newsprint and ambition. There are Pearl Musical Instrument Company Philharmonic snare drums under fluorescent light. An Evans Drumheads pull-cord drum key that growls like a lawnmower in spring. A hanger drum once owned by Steve himself. The whispered possibility of a showroom yet to be built — a temple to mallets, tambourines, and tap shoes. And then — inevitably — the catalog. Not just any catalog. The sort made famous by Seinfeld and the indomitable J. Peterman, where a pair of brogues begins at Waterloo and a tunic vibrates with contentment beside a Peruvian river. Our hosts linger here, turning pages in memory. The purple edition. The beige edition. Eight-thousand-dollar marimbas before eight thousand felt like eight hundred thousand. The slow seduction of browsing. The thrill of ordering mallets softer than soft simply because they existed. But the road bends. Across the Atlantic, in Eindhoven, the drums begin to gather again for the Tromp International Percussion Competition — reborn, reimagined, restless. This is not merely a contest of velocity and vertical leap. It is portraiture. A black-box confession. A curated vision. Thirty minutes of artistic autobiography. A commissioned work placed like a compass needle at the center of a recital. A final collaboration with a visual artist — sound made visible, rhythm given silhouette. There are jurors with reputations forged in rosewood and resonance. There are young players on the brink of becoming leaders. There is the eternal question: when we crown someone “winner,” what are we truly naming? Somewhere in Delaware, between traffic and technique, a clinic titled Supercharging Your Marimba Technique hums with improbable confidence. There are jokes about turbocharged mallets and Philips Sonicare tremolo sticks. There is earnestness beneath the humor — the quiet desire to help another musician unlock something freer than grip and freer than fear. And woven throughout: a gentle anxiety about judging. About applications. About the strange modern ritual of compressing one's artistic soul into a recording file and sending it into the digital void. This episode roams. It laughs. It speculates about Olympic scoring and the metaphysics of cookies. It remembers the thrill of a first competition and the ache of waiting four years to try again. It is, above all, a catalogue entry for a moment in time — when two percussionists, temporarily out of their dens, take inventory of what matters: Curiosity. Community. Craft. And the lingering hope that somewhere, in a warehouse or a black box theatre, someone is still turning pages.

Craft - det nye fede ord for håndværk, der gør dig lykkelig.Craft dækker over alle former for håndarbejde og håndværk, hvor du med hænderne skaber noget ud af et materiale. Så har du ledt efter en undskyldning for at hive strikketøjet frem til enhver tid eller gode argumenter for, hvorfor du hellere skal være i haven end på arbejde, så får du det hele her.Psykologien har nemlig undersøgt, hvad der præcist er så sundhedsfremmende, når du bruger dine hænder til at skabe noget - og det er ikke så lidt.Det er alt fra at strikke, lave mad eller bygge en gapahuk og ikke bare sænker det dit blodtryk, det gør dig også glad. Sådan helt inde fra din urgenetik.Lyt med i ugens episode om craft-psykologi og om Anne Kirketerp, som er kvinden bag begrebet.

Hey friends, Chase here If you're a creator who's ever wondered why someone with "less talent" seems to get more opportunities… this episode is for you. Because here's the truth: being great at your craft is only the price of admission. It gets you in the door. But what happens after that? That's where your career is made. In today's micro-show — Craft Is the Entry Fee — I'm talking about the things that matter most in the work you do… and the things that matter just as much in the way you do it. The stuff you can't always point to on a resume. The stuff you can't show in a portfolio. The stuff you can't always "prove" — but everyone can feel. Because what you can't see matters. The Big Idea Let's start with a reframe that will save you years of frustration: Great work is the "get in the door" fee. Yes — you have to be good. You have to practice. You have to care about the craft. You have to put in the reps. But if you're trying to get hired, land clients, build long-term relationships, or get re-hired again and again… then your craft is only one part of the equation. Because hiring isn't just about output. It's about the total package someone brings to the table: experience, energy, passion, intensity, positivity, wisdom, technical knowledge… and the unspoken, unmeasurable stuff that shapes every interaction. What You Can't See (But People Hire For) Here's a vivid example from the episode: Imagine you're an art director or a client. You're going to spend ten days on set with a photographer or director. Now ask yourself: Do you want to spend ten days with a jerk? No. You don't. And neither do they. You might be incredibly talented. Your work might be objectively excellent. But if you're difficult, unpredictable, late, disorganized, or hard to trust — the next job goes to someone else. And it's not personal. It's practical. People hire to solve problems — and they also hire to reduce risk. The Basics Are the Differentiator This is the part creators often skip. We obsess over craft (and we should). But we forget the simple things that determine whether someone wants to work with us again: Are you hard working? Are you enjoyable to be around? Are you on time? Can you deliver on budget? Do you exude integrity and thoughtfulness? Do people feel confident and safe around you? Those are not "nice-to-haves." Those are career builders. I call them "the basics." You might call them the X-factor. Whatever you call them, they're real — and they matter. Soft Skills Are Still Skills This is one of the most important reminders in the episode: Soft skills are still skills. They can be learned. They can be practiced. They can be honed. And the best part is: you don't need to be born with them. You can build them the same way you built your creative ability — with intention, repetition, feedback, and self-awareness. What You'll Hear in This Episode This is a quick micro-show, but it's packed with reminders that hit hard — especially if you've ever felt overlooked or undervalued. Why craft alone isn't enough to get hired (or rehired) What hiring decisions really include beyond talent Why being "good to work with" is a competitive advantage How reliability and integrity compound over time Why people always notice the invisible stuff — even if they don't name it Timecodes (So You Can Jump to What You Need) 00:00 – Weekly email sponsor message 01:50 – Intro: "what you can't see matters" 02:14 – Craft is the "get in the door fee" 03:19 – Hiring is about the total package 03:51 – The "ten days on set" thought experiment 04:11 – "Do they want to hang with the jerk?" 05:02 – The basics: hard-working, enjoyable, on-time 06:00 – Hiring is risk management (and values) 06:35 – Soft skills can be learned and practiced 08:11 – Closing: share the show / community Read This If You're Trying to Break Through If you've been grinding on your craft and wondering why the opportunities aren't matching the effort — don't assume you're not talented enough. Instead, zoom out. Ask: What is the experience of working with me? Because whether you like it or not, your "work" isn't just the deliverable. Your work is also: how you communicate how you handle stress how you collaborate how you show up when things go wrong how you make people feel while you're doing what you do And the wild thing is… even if you think these things are invisible, people see them. They notice. Questions to Ask Yourself If you want to turn this episode into action, sit with these questions for five minutes: When someone hires me, what "total package" are they getting? Am I making it easy for others to trust me? What do I do when I'm under pressure — and who does it affect? What's one "basic" I could level up this week (timeliness, communication, follow-through)? If I were the client, would I rehire me? A Simple Practice for Building the Invisible Edge Here's a small practice you can run this week — no big life overhaul required. Pick one reliability habit. (On-time delivery, clear communication, proactive updates.) Make it visible. Tell a client/collaborator what they can expect from you. Do it consistently for 7 days. No exceptions. Reflect. Notice how it changes your stress, your confidence, and other people's response. The goal isn't perfection. The goal is to strengthen the part of your creative career that most people ignore — until they're forced to learn it the hard way. Final Thought Yes: work hard on your craft. But don't forget the rest of the package. Because you might think of these things as the things "you can't see"… but I promise you: people see them.

When you boil down the essentials of so much writing, what you get is the need for vivid, original detail. In a college essay, the story comes alive when a student goes way past the generalities and gives specific examples. In an argument essay, the intricate examples and counterargument that is explained with depth makes the most impact. In any kind of research, carefully exploring the core of the ideas with the most interesting possible language will hook and hold the reader's attention. And in narrative - as we've seen, eminently transferable to other areas of writing - it's the details. I took a copywriting class once where they boiled this concept down to a sandwich. Never say someone ate a sandwich. Say it was a pastrami on rye with extra mustard and a sheaf of pickles. Say it was a PB & J positively oozing J. Say it was a double-decker smash burger with Jimmy's special sauce and extra crispy sweet potato fries. See the difference? But here's the thing. When you tell a kid they need more details, that doesn't exactly come alive for THEM. You need more details in your request for details. They need to SEE and FEEL what you mean, just like you need to see and feel the world of their writing. So today on the pod, let's dive into six strategies you can use with your students to help improve their narrative writing detail. Your students may already have some of these down, but others may be new, or areas that will help with something causing them to struggle. As with any set of writing strategies, teach what they actually need. Apply it to their current writing projects. Links: 41 Authentic Audiences for Student Work: https://nowsparkcreativity.com/2026/02/41-authentic-audiences-for-your-ela-students.html  Find the new narrative unit on TPT here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Narrative-Unit-Digital-Editable-3-Weeks-15700216  Sources: Hillocks Jr., G. (2007). Narrative Writing: Learning a New Model for Teaching. Heinemann. Graham, S., MacArthur, C., & Hebert, M. (Eds). (2019). Best Practices in Writing Instruction. The Guilford Press. Stockman, Angela. (2015). Make Writing. Hack Learning Series. Zinsser, W. (2004). On Writing Well. Harper. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Launch your choice reading program with all my favorite tools and recs, and grab the free toolkit. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram. Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

307 / How can automation, AI, and genuine relationships help you thrive as an author? Chelle Honaker shares her insights on blending creativity and business, building community, and navigating the ever-changing publishing world.✨ This week's sponsor is: Reedsy https://reedsy.com/studio and https://reedsy.com/studio/templatesFlywheel marketing instead of funnel marketingBuilding community and collaborationSocial media burnout and challengesDiscoverability and reader relationshipsTrends in publishing and tech for authors

The show opens with tensions rising in the Middle East as a U.S. Space Force squadron is temporarily barred from alcohol during heightened operations connected to U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian targets (13:07).  Back stateside, a West Point cadet is dismissed after allegedly threatening to release AI-generated nude images of a woman, highlighting a growing challenge the military is facing with deepfakes, digital harassment, and how emerging technology is colliding with military discipline and ethics (23:37). But it's not all scandal and strategy. We also spotlight an Air Force pilot who's turning Guinness World Records into a force for good, using record-breaking achievements to raise money and awareness for veterans and charitable causes (30:22).  Then we dive into Unheralded History. Before the Navy SEALs became legends, there was the Underwater Demolition Team (UDT), the frogmen who swam into heavily defended beaches during World War II to clear obstacles before amphibious invasions. These daring pioneers laid the foundation for the modern SEAL teams (40:22). From there we revisit Operation Praying Mantis, the largest U.S. naval combat operation since World War II. In 1988, the U.S. Navy unleashed devastating force against Iranian naval units in the Persian Gulf after a U.S. warship struck an Iranian mine, sinking ships and crippling Iran's ability to threaten shipping lanes (47:27). Finally, we crack open one of the strangest intelligence operations of the Cold War: Operation Merlin, a CIA plot that attempted to sabotage Iran's nuclear ambitions by secretly passing flawed nuclear weapon designs through a Russian scientist. As you might expect, the operation didn't exactly go according to plan (54:30). From Space Force readiness and AI scandals to frogmen, naval battles, and CIA spycraft, this episode of Late For Changeover delivers another mission-packed ride through military news, history, and the stories you probably didn't hear anywhere else.

2609 The Craft of Audio Description (Mar. 4, 2026) Show Notes Transcript Audio description brings performances to life for blind audiences by turning visuals into clear narration. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Roy Samuelson about writing and performing descriptions that match on screen action, carry the emotion of scenes, and make the experience … Continue reading 2609 The Craft of Audio Description (Mar. 4, 2026) →

"Storytelling as a Service” (SaaS, as Mark Deal would say) is a way Podcast Managers, Producers, and even Editors can make money on the development of a serialized, documentary-style podcast.Mark Deal and Pat Fenner created “Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and Home”, a documentary podcast about housing, hope, and the people building stronger communities. The project serves as a proof of concept for a higher-tier service, with the core idea of creating compelling, narrative-driven audio experiences that differentiate your offerings in a crowded market.Key moments:(05:43) How Storytelling as a Service Benefits Podcast Professionals(08:10) Challenges in Storytelling as a Service(12:43) Benefits of Storytelling as a Service(24:13) Resource Management and Project Momentum(28:12) Inspirations for Storytelling and Structuring Content(30:34) The Importance of Connection in Podcasting (even for us Editors)(32:54) Song: Level Up the Craft!Our GuestsAbout Pat Fenner:Pat is a podcast producer and strategic storyteller who helps business owners get their message from the mic to the masses. She specializes in story-forward podcasts for coaches, consultants, and service-based brands that build connection.As both a producer and author, she knows how to find the signal in the noise—and turn it into content people actually want to hear, share, and stick with.Get Pat's glossary of Podcast-related words free https://www.patfenner.me/PodWordsAbout Mark Deal:Mark's background begins in engineering and data science, then moved into global corporate marketing and strategy. Over time, that evolved into what he does today… help people think clearly, make better decisions, and build systems that actually hold up in the real world.Mark has been working in the podcast industry since 2013, and that journey led to the creation of Podcast Editor Academy, Podcast Atlanta, Podcast Guest Academy, and several other podcasting communities serving more than 15,000 members combined.A lot of his work lives at the intersection of structure and conversation. I help editors and producers step back, see the bigger picture, and design their business in a way that supports the life they actually want to live.Inside Podcast Editor Academy, Mark work alongside Steve Stewart to guide conversations, shape the direction of the community, and help members navigate the decisions that come with growth… from first clients to long-term sustainability.Join the Podcast Editor Academy while the doors are still open.Resources mentioned in the show:Podcast: Habitat: Heart, Hammer, and HomePat Fenner's website | InstagramGet Pat's glossary of Podcast-related words freeBook: Building a StoryBrand 2.0 by Donald MillerMark Deal Podcast Editor Academy | PodATL______________________________Tools we used:*Riverside.fm to RECORDWe used Riverside to record this episode and create video shorts for marketing the show.*WhisperTranscribe for SHOW NOTESWhisperTranscribe assisted in the crafting of this episode description. It probably saved me 30 minutes by providing a summary and a list of chapters.PodChapters for podcast chaptersThe fastest way to add chapters to mp3s from an outline, or have the AI tool generate them for you. I probably save at least 2-4 minutes over using another AI tool to generate them and another 4-5 minutes from embedding them to the mp3. PodChapters does it all.*Captivate.fm for our podcast MEDIA HOSTCaptivate offers amazing features, including dynamic insertion tools, embedded chapters, and Blocks/Shortcodes to quickly add content to show notes (like this section you are reading right now)*Use of the above affiliate links may earn us a commission, which is used to support the efforts of this show. Thank you in advance for your support!______________________________Mentioned in this episode:Podcast Editor AcademyNew, Events, and Tips in the Podcast Editor Industry NewsletterPodcast Editing NEWS, Podcast Editing EVENTS, and Podcast Editing TIPS... You can get all this information FREE by subscribing to the Podcast Editor Industry newsletter. Podcast Editor Industry NewsletterThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Many of us have been told things about woodworking – or any craft – that simply aren't true. Why are so many myths perpetuated across so many fields? What does it say about us as humans, that we believe these things and repeat them? Today, with the help of our most experienced, authentic, and amazing friend and colleague, Vic Tesolin, we dig deep into some of the biggest myths in our field, why people believe them, and how we can emerge with a healthy sense of skepticism.To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the irreverent & somewhat unpredictable AFTERSHOW, subscribe to our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(⁠http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467)⁠Vic is writing a new book all about this topic! Keep an eye out on his website https://victesolinwoodworks.com/ and his instagram https://www.instagram.com/vic_tesolin_woodworks/

Before founding her namesake brand in Bermuda, Sarah Bray-West spent years as a writer and editor in New York, contributing to big-name publications. But over time, promoting constant consumption, even of beautiful things, began to conflict with her values.In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Sarah shares the story of stepping away from the editorial world, relocating to Bermuda, and reimagining what it means to create responsibly. From biodegradable sun hats woven of palm leaf to the use of vintage ribbons, her brand, Sarah Bray Bermuda, is rooted in craft, intention, and an honest approach to sustainability.If you've ever felt conflicted about modern luxury, or wondered whether elegance and ethics can coexist, this episode offers a thoughtful and refreshing perspective.RESOURCESShop Sarah's website here.Follow along on Instagram.If you enjoy Grandma's Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

Send a textThe room is loud, joyful, and a little unhinged—then Queen No sits down and the purpose sharpens. At 22, she's building a lane that refuses shortcuts: writing before the studio, balancing runway and recording, and turning raw anger into clean, cutting verses. We trace her path from Asheville and Miami to Charlotte, the church choir that taught her to blend, and the Missy-and-Janet blueprint that shaped a sound with story at the center. Her upcoming EP, What Made The Queen, reads like a mirror and a map—five tracks in progress that pull from life's toughest lessons without chasing shock for clicks.We get tactical about independent artistry. How do you protect your time when you do it all? Queen Noe breaks down pre-session prep, two-songs-per-block discipline, and the quiet grind of building a brand that includes lashes, hair, and runway work with her designer mom at House of Sconyers. She talks stage fright with honesty, shares why she avoids punch-in chaos, and names dream collaborations with Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, and Latto. The thread running through it all: drop with intention, but don't hoard your best work until fear wins.Then the lens widens. We ride through a rapid-fire news arc—Mexico's cartel backlash after El Mencho's capture, the eternal 50 Cent vs T.I. debate, and a jaw-dropping Utah true-crime twist where a widow wrote a grief book after allegedly poisoning her husband. It's messy, current, and deeply human. From there, Lex rated leads a sharp dive into cultural psychology: individualism versus collectivism, survival rules we inherit, money scripts we swallow, and the cost of asking for help—especially when silence looks strong. We talk therapy stigma, “keep it in the family,” burnout disguised as discipline, and the tension between being supported and being controlled.We close with reflection and bars. Which survival lessons are you keeping—and which ones are you finally letting go? If you're an artist, that might mean scheduling before inspiration and releasing before perfectionism. If you're a listener, it might mean calling a friend, owning your brilliance, or letting the village carry some weight. Tap play for craft, culture, news, humor, and a live mic that doesn't blink.If this resonated, follow and subscribe, share it with a friend who needs the push, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Your words keep this community growing.Follow us on social media www.instagram.com/noadvisorypod

Send a textOn this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with an expert in broadband compliance about what to do in advance to avoid going through review after review after review.Recommended links:Alvarez and Marsal site

Welcome back to the College Essay Guy podcast and our series On Becoming: The Art and Craft of Personal Storytelling. I'm one of your cohosts, Tom Campbell, former Pomona and Holy Cross admissions officer, turned essay coach and college counselor. In this series, we look at real personal statements from real students: what choices were made, what was revised, and why it works. For this episode, we sit down with Jane Longley, one of our amazing essay coaches here at CEG, to unpack an essay that one of her student wrote titled "The Pilgrim and The CEO." It tells the story of two challenging yet rewarding experiences central to one student's identity and growth: hiking the Camino and starting her own skincare line. They seem like wildly different journeys in that bite-sized, one sentence description, but as you'll see from the essay, they're anything but disparate. This essay, which seamlessly tells two stories in tandem, is a masterclass on balance. Which is really what college essays are all about. On one side, they should genuinely reflect the student — their voice, their lived experiences, the moments that have shaped how they see the world. On the other, they need to do some real work: helping an admissions reader understand the student's character, values, and potential, and making it easier to advocate for them in committee. We'll walk through key excerpts, unpack the strategic decisions behind them, and share practical insights for counselors, teachers, and anyone guiding students through the writing process. Jane Longley has been an essay coach for eight years. She graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Modern Languages and spent ten years teaching in the UK before moving to Nicaragua, where she has lived for more than two decades. Along the way, Jane trained in Person-centred Therapeutic Counselling and Boarding Education — experiences that inform how she works with students today. As an essay coach, she focuses on helping students clarify their ideas, identify meaningful through-lines in their experiences, and find language that feels precise and authentic. And we, for one, are so glad she's come to share her expertise and her calming British accent with you all.  We hope you enjoy the episode.   Play-by-Play: 2:18 – What is Jane's background in essay coaching?  4:54 – Jane shares context for the essay and what it was like working with the student who wrote it 8:47 – In what ways can brainstorming exercises uncover unexpected topic ideas? 9:49 – How does the values exercise serve as the foundation for an essay? 15:06 – What other brainstorming tools helped shape the student's direction? 18:05 – How did the student's early topic ideas transform into a final product?  21:42 – What influenced the essay's final structure?  29:40 – Jane reads the essay, "The Pilgrim and The CEO" 34:16 – Tom shares his initial thoughts on the essay  35:46 – Jane shares how the author developed the two narratives in the introduction   39:07 – How did the student decide what essential context about the Camino needed to stay? 41:39 – How did authenticity shape the student's decision to include moments of unpreparedness? 44:34 – How did the student identify the specific, vivid details that brought each journey to life? 51:53 – How did collaboration become a central theme across both journeys? 55:20 – How did the student's honest reaction at the end of the Camino strengthen the essay? 59:30 – How does the tone shift from collaboration to appreciation in the final paragraphs? 1:00:53 – How can students revisit the same experience across essays without repeating themselves? 1:03:52 – Closing thoughts    Resources: "The Pilgrim and the CEO" Essay The Values Exercise The Roles and Identities Exercise The 21 Details Exercise The Essence Objects Exercise  College Essay Guy's Personal Statement Resources College Essay Guy's College Application Hub  

You don't drift into victory — you decide into it. In this powerful message, Pastors Keith and Sheila Craft teach how intentional living produces intentional victory. Using 1 Corinthians 9:24 and Hebrews 12, they challenge us to run our race with clarity, discipline, and open hands

If you've ever said yes when you meant no just to avoid disappointing someone, or if you technically can say no, but then you're plagued with stress and guilt... this episode is for you.Let's explore why our fear of disappointing others runs so deep, how it's tied to early patterns of approval and safety, and why learning to tolerate others' disappointment is one of the most freeing acts of self-respect.You'll learn how to stop over-functioning, how to say no with clarity and care, and how to reframe guilt as a sign of growth — not failure.Courage isn't about keeping everyone else comfortable (impossible to do, anyway). It's about honoring your own limits, your truth, and your peace.

COME CRAFT AND DREAM WITH ME!https://book.usesession.com/s/Lz-DyeZtlUWe're doing it! Getting together my Magic Makers!!!In this episode I talk about stepping into our visions for the year in a BIGGER, more INTENTIONAL way and how to take your vision boards (or lack there of one) to the next more beautifully inspired level. Come chit chat about cool ways to really dive into your vision AND come thrift with me for a bit too...Say what?!? I know...we're seriously hanging out together on this one!Want to hang more? We're doing a free virtual COMMUNITY CRAFT event on March 20th. Sign up and join us!!! https://book.usesession.com/s/Lz-DyeZtlUIf this resonated, please subscribe for weekly confidence coaching and creative branding energy (& hit the

Are you writing from your head—or from your body? In this episode, we're exploring embodied writing and why so many stories lose emotional depth when we over-intellectualize the creative process. Craft and structure matter, but when storytelling becomes purely analytical, something vital can sometimes disappear. We'll talk about what embodied writing actually means, how archetypal depth arises from lived experience rather than brainstorming alone, and why disconnection from our physical rhythms can leave our creative wells feeling dry. I also share practical ways to rebalance a mental craft like writing with grounded creative flow—especially for writers who spend long hours indoors at a desk. If you've ever felt like you're "pushing" your story instead of just letting it flow, this episode offers a path back to emotional resonance, organic transformation, and deeper storytelling power.

Nidhi Kona is a versatile professional who wears many hats and offers a refreshing perspective on topics that matter the most. As a molecular biologist, she brings her scientific expertise to the table. As a scientific writer, she crafts compelling content that breaks complex research into simple, inspiring insights. And as the author of the nonfiction personal transformation book 'Unshakeable You',(https://a.co/d/0gOSZZdg) she shares her scientific insights on fine-tuning the mind and the heart for happiness and success. 'The Mirror That Echoed'(https://a.co/d/0byX0thM) is a fictional take on one unforgettable lesson learnt on this journey we call life. Join Nidhi's newsletter Vantage: https://subscribepage.io/ow1Hy6 Sign up for the first Craft and Connect live event! https://tidycal.com/writeyourlife/craft-and-connect-live-march-24Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @author_katcaldwell

It's another round of great beer, good company, and stories that only happen when the mics are on. This episode of I Like Beer covers everything from new brewery openings and dependable “safe beers” to community, collaboration, and the culture that makes San Diego craft beer special. And thanks again to Esthela, President of the San Diego Brewers Guild, for joining us on the Capital of Craft segment. Plus: Toasts, roasts, a questionable quicksand warning, and a competitive round of Beer or Not a Beer. Pull up a barstool and join us.

Send a textA $200 room. Sixty seats. One comedian who refuses to wait for permission. We sit down with Nick Moore to unpack how a DIY special can punch above its weight when the writing is tight, the venue fits your voice, and the hustle has roots in barbershops and trunk sales rather than budgets with too many zeros.Nick takes us from Little Rock to Memphis, where silence taught sharper timing, and into Portland, where a small theater turned into a perfect canvas for Stay Black and Dad. He explains why nine years on stage distilled into three or four years of focused material, how the “funeral bit” graduated from closer to opener, and why rewriting old notebook lines can turn a dusty premise into a clean kill. We dig into influences ranging from Dave Chappelle and Ali Siddiq to Michael Che and Red Foxx, not for name-dropping, but to show the throughline: calm control, patient pacing, and jokes that carry their own weight.We also get candid about money, festivals, and tape. Not everyone has $150K for a special, and most don't need it. A modest room with hot energy records better than a cavern, and festival weekends can cover cameras and audio if you ask the right way. Nick's barbershop-era DVD run proves physical media still builds community, while a brush with America's Got Talent reveals the ruthless clarity of a 90-second set. Through it all, the theme holds: write like every bit could close, choose rooms that serve your rhythm, and publish even when a giant drops the same week. Craft over clout, presence over noise, and laughs that travel farther than your budget.If this conversation fires you up, hit follow, share it with a comic who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review telling us your favorite DIY tactic for getting from open mic to special.Support the show

Crystal Cabrae is an animation screenwriter, new adult romantasy novelist, and digital entrepreneur for Storyteller Planet. She loves connecting with individuals who are passionate about animation and love to tell meaningful stories. Her biggest goal is to inspire others through fantastical worlds that portray underrepresented myths and cultures, reshaping the industry with inclusivity and love.  If you have a story to write and perhaps a book to publish, Storyteller Planet is the ridiculously affordable resource you've been looking for, full of characters to inspire you and provide structure along your journey. Tune in to hear how Crystal has evolved her writing over the years, including pulling her first book off the shelf and putting it right into the trashcan.  Connect with Crystal at Storyteller Planet https://www.storytellerplanet.com/

The Working Tools Podcast https://youtu.be/riORLbidglwJoin the Working Tools Podcast Team; WB Steven Chung, VWB David Colbeth, VWB Matthew Appel and Br Craig Graham as we meet with WB Rob Linn of Square Thoughts Substack and 2025 Mason of the Year of Bethel Lodge No. 358.https://squarethoughts.substack.com/

In this forward-looking episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., sits down with AI practitioner and marketing maestro Chris Strom of Sunrise Association to tackle a question that's buzzing louder than a caffeinated chatbot: what can artificial intelligence actually do for fundraising? Chris doesn't sugarcoat it. Yes, AI can be wrong. Yes, hallucinations happen. But as he explains, the magic isn't in blind trust, it's in smart partnership. Think of AI not as your replacement, but as your overachieving intern who works at lightning speed and still needs supervision. Used wisely, it augments your intelligence, multiplies your output, and frees you to do what fundraisers do best: build real relationships with real people. One of the biggest “aha” moments Chris shares is the power of prompting, because typing a lazy one-liner into ChatGPT and hoping for brilliance is like whispering “abracadabra” and expecting Broadway. His practical CRAFT framework is the game-changer: Context (who you are and what's happening), Role (the perspective the AI should take), Action (what you want it to do), Format (email, report, etc.), and Tone (make it sound like you). With the right ingredients, AI transforms from a novelty into heavy machinery for your marketing and development shop. The difference between “meh” output and mission-moving copy? Specificity and strategy. Chris also shares how AI becomes a nonprofit's “second brain.” By using transcription tools like MacWhisper alongside platforms such as ChatGPT, he captures meetings, webinars, and brainstorming sessions; then instantly generates summaries, next steps, and polished notes. The result? Hours saved. Brainpower preserved. Follow-up executed. He's even built custom GPTs loaded with brand guidelines, mission language, and campaign data so his entire team can generate on-brand, accurate messaging without second-guessing tone or statistics. It's like having a marketing assistant who never sleeps and always remembers the style guide. The episode closes with a practical, and slightly prophetic, note: invest wisely. While free tools can be powerful, paid subscriptions offer critical privacy protections and better performance. For roughly $20 a month, Chris argues, the return on investment is enormous when measured in reclaimed hours and enhanced productivity. His advice? Start small. Pick one task you're doing today, invite AI into the process, and experiment. We're still in the “early innings,” he says, and the fundraisers who learn to swing now will be miles ahead as the technology matures. The future isn't coming, it's here. And for nonprofits willing to engage thoughtfully, AI may just be the most practical superpower in the fundraising toolkit.

This week the geeks discuss the movies and shows that Marvel/Disney released in 2025 and look forward to the future of marvel in the upcoming Doomsday release.Beer for the Episode:Dot & Line's Monster Crumble (Peach Pie al a Mode)Support us:Patreon https://www.patreon.com/DrinkINGeekOUTExclusive DiGo T-Shirts https://drinkingeekout.threadless.com/Another Place for T-Shirts https://drinkingeekout.dashery.com/Alt https://www.teepublic.com/stores/drinkin-geekoutLinks:https://www.instagram.com/drinkingeekout/https://www.threads.net/@drinkingeekouthttps://www.tiktok.com/@drinkingeekouthttps://bsky.app/profile/drinkingeekout.bsky.socialhttps://www.x.com/drinkingeekouthttps://www.facebook.com/DrinkINgeekOut/https://www.drinkingeekout.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Spirit Box, I'm joined by author, creative director, and hypnotist Angel Millar to discuss his book Transcend the Chaos—a sharp and timely guide to navigating modern life in the age of artificial intelligence and what's been called “liquid modernity.”Angel introduces the framework of the Six C's—Connection, Creativity, Craft, Culture, Character, and Consciousness—and makes the case that in an unstable world, these deeply human qualities are no longer optional. We explore why most companies haven't meaningfully benefited from AI despite the hype, why younger generations may be absorbing unseen costs, and why the real survival guide for the future is less about technology and more about character.We talk architecture, ritual and the erosion of meaning, martial arts as philosophical training, and why voluntarily facing difficulty builds resilience. Angel shares insights from his background in hypnosis, including the power of self-talk and self-hypnosis as tools for relaxation, creativity, and personal transformation.The conversation ranges widely—from presence and authority to the strategic use of strangeness, from habit formation and ten-minute disciplines to sleep, diet, and the importance of deep conversations in a world dominated by distraction.We also touch on mythology, the supernatural feminine, and the forgotten philosophical roots embedded in everyday cultural practices.This is a grounded, practical, and wide-ranging discussion about cultivating structure, meaning, and strength in a chaotic age. If you're feeling the pressure of rapid change, this one offers perspective—and a path forward.Show notes:Angel Millar https://angelmillar.comAngel's insta https://www.instagram.com/angel.millar_author/Keep in touch?https://linktr.ee/darraghmason

What do you do after 197 rejections … for the same book?Well, if you're author Carmela Dutra, you keep going.In this episode, Carmela shares the real story behind her debut cozy mystery, A Murder Most Foul—from querying too soon and rewriting extensively to finding the right agent after nearly 200 nos. We talk about saggy middles, tense slips, brutal feedback, and what it takes to rebuild a manuscript from the ground up.If you're struggling with self-doubt, facing a bunch of rejection, and just feeling like maybe it's time to throw in the towel—this conversation will arm you with what you need to keep going and protect your mindset!Timestamps: 04:20 Personalizing cold queries06:12 What A Murder Most Foul is about11:19 Craft struggles: saggy middles & tense slips15:44 Surviving 197 rejections18:11 Ghosting & rock bottom19:48 Finding the right agent21:42 Learning to plot23:10 Imposter syndrome (“Peggy”)28:37 Querying advice30:20 Finding time to write as a momGuest Bio:Carmela Dutra is a writer from the Bay Area who loves food trucks, family, and cozy mysteries. Her debut, A Murder Most Fowl, has been praised by Kirkus Reviews for its “serious set of crimes leavened by plenty of amusing moments,” by Criminal Element for the “juicy reasoning behind the sabotage that was almost as shocking as the murder itself,” and described as “the perfect escapist read, brimming with banter and an extra helping of fun” by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams. She has also been featured in CrimeReads Magazine.To connect with Carmela and purchase her books, visit her website and check her blog series: An Author's Guide to Quering for hot tips!Have a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.Support the show To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy: Email: Stacy@writeitscared.co https://www.writeitscared.co/wis https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/ Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears

In this Valentine's episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the profound concept of Brotherly Love, a cornerstone of our ancient fraternity. We examine how this specific bond distinguishes itself from other forms of affection—such as the romantic, the familial, or the unconditional—and why it serves as the essential cement that unites our diverse membership. Our discussion delves into the formal definitions of this virtue and its practical application in the lives of Masons today. Join us as we reflect on why the Craft places such a high premium on this principle and how it functions as a catalyst for personal growth and communal harmony.

In this episode of Craft a Fatherhood, Ned talks about how powerful he's found it to be intentional about asking his kids a question every day. Big things happen. How are you inquiring about the thoughts, hopes, dreams, challenges your kids are having? Ned has a challenge for all of us on how we can change the very trajectory of our kids' lives just through intentional curiosity.He also shares some thoughts about how to envision the future you want your kids to live, work backwards with a plan for how to get there, and to really live it.---------Got a son ready to enter manhood? He needs a rite of passage. Check out Genesis - a Rite of Passage by Rise Up KingsOrder The Adventure of Fatherhood children's books hereCheck out the TEDx----------Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood?https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/https://www.rebelandcreate.com/Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherhoodfieldnotesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FatherhoodfieldnotesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate

Throwbacks are where I re-release old episodes from the archives. So don't worry if you have heard it already, as 'New episodes' will continue to come out on Sundays. To get some of the old episodes heard.~~~The first guest that joins us tonight is Nathaniel from Michigan in the US, sharing his sighting of multiple points of synchronous light in the sky. Then you meet Mitch from Sheffield in the UK and hear about his encounter with a jet-black diamond-shaped craft.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-220-detroit-skies-diamond-shaped/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

ABOUT THE EPISODE:This solo episode is my attempt to provide answers to the question of why some families see greater change than others when using the CRAFT approach. Drawing on 6+ years of watching hundreds of parents move through this process, some gaining traction, some spinning their wheels, I'm sharing the 10 most common reasons why parents who are 'doing the work' aren't getting the results they want. It's a no-fluff audit of what might be holding you back, and it comes from my heart because there are no more important results to strive for than a healthy family.If you've been at this for a while and feel like things aren't moving in the right direction, this one is for you.You'll hear about:A foundational piece most parents skip without realizing itWhy doing more often backfiresA timing factor that determines whether any skill worksThe fastest path forward when communication has broken downWhy inconsistency isn't a character flawEPISODE RESOURCES:Hopestream Playlists - Start Here PlaylistJennifer Ollis Blomqvist on using Motivational Interviewing, Hopestream episode 306Dr. Emily Kline on using Motivational Interviewing for hard conversations, Hopestream episode 160Using Motivational Interviewing and CRAFT as a double punch effort to create change in your family, Hopestream episode 256CRAFT family resources and providers with Helping Families HelpUsing CRAFT, MI and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy together to help your child, Hopestream episode 260Stages of Change workshopStages of Change downloadable cheat-sheet here Hopestream podcast episode 66 on the Stages of ChangeThis podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityGet our free, 4-video course, Hope Starts Here, and access to our Limited Membership hereLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.