Podcasts about Distant Cousins

Distant Cousins join us LIVE in the studio for two special performances off their brand new album, plus a conversation about why they leaned into their Jewish identity after the atrocities of October 7th. Ami's House is a weekly podcast hosted by comedian and musician @aj-comedy with co-host Michael Weber. We schmooze with our favorite artists and thinkers about comedy, politics, and all things Jewish.

This week, Ami Kozak joins the encyclopedia of remarkable Jewish people! Ami Kozak is a comedian, musician, content creator, and podcaster. Ami went extra viral recently for his Kamala Harris impression, but he has been a known and loved comic and content creator for many years now. Ami is one of Margarita's comedy idols. In this episode, Ami and Margarita discuss comedy, life post October 7th, Ami's advocacy, and politics in prep for the presidential election. Impressions sprinkled throughout ;) Follow Ami on Instagram @amikozak_official & on TikTok @AJ_comedy. Check out his band, Distant Cousins, and his podcast - Ami's House. Learn more about Ami's work at amikozak.com What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 03:05 Who is Ami Kozak? On his work in comedy and music 09:36 American comedy vs. Russian & Ukrainian comedy 11:30 Bribing the bouncer at Comedy Cellar 12:26 Ami's stance post Oct 7th - fighting antisemitism & standing up for the community 14:57 What has surprised Ami about the Israel/Hamas war? 18:00 What has surprised Margarita about the Israel/Hamas war? 20:00 "There's been a backlash against wokeness" On politics 23:41 On Jews being viewed as a distinct ethnicity in countries other than the US 27:03 What does Ami hope to see in light of the upcoming presidential election? A conversation on politics, college campuses, etc. 38:07 Who has made Ami laugh? 40:05 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peoplejewwannaknow/support

In this episode, we sit down with comedian and musician Ami Kozak, host of the Ami's House podcast and member of the band Distant Cousins, to delve into the nuances of his career and unique perspective as an orthodox Jew in the comedy world. We explore what initially drew him to comedy and the pivotal moments that solidified his path in the industry. Ami shares his thoughts on why there's a disproportionate number of Jewish comedians and how his Jewish identity shapes his material. We also discuss the challenges of navigating the comedy scene while staying true to his faith. Ami offers insight into the vital role of comedy in society, especially in tackling serious issues and pushing the boundaries of free speech. We then shift focus to his unexpected journey into Jewish activism, spurred by the events of October 7th, and his approach to engaging with audiences that hold opposing views. Ami also delivers a powerful message for young American Jews and non-Jews in the face of rising global antisemitism and antizionism. In a fun twist, Ami takes on the personas of various well-known figures, including Jordan Peterson, Donald Trump, and Prince Harry, in a rapid-fire Q&A segment. He hilariously and thoughtfully addresses questions on finding meaning in chaotic times, the current political climate, cultural shifts, and more. This episode is a blend of humor, introspection, and timely social commentary that you won't want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judaismdemystified/support

Versatile musician and comedian Ami Kozak is a well-established artist. As a composer and singer-songwriter, he is part of the indie-pop band Distant Cousins. The band's music has featured in several films, television and commercials over the years. Together, Kozak and co have garnered a worldwide following. Born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey, Kozak began studying music under renowned producer, guitarist and percussionist Ray Ippolito. Kozak pursued his passion to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he earned a Bachelors of Music degree. While there, he studied a broad range of genres, film scoring and arrangement, alongside music recording and engineering. Now a well sought after artist, Kozak is fast becoming a rising star. From the single “Are You Ready (on Your Own) appearing on the How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World trailer to “Raise it Up” featuring on Criminal Minds, Kozak's versatility has fueled a remarkable career. With his unique style as a composer, bassist, vocalist, songwriter and performer, Kozak continues to push the boundaries and sharpen his craft. Alongside his solo ventures, Kozak has released two self-titled EP's with Distant Cousins and two sensational studio albums: Next of Kin and Here & Now. In front of the camera, Kozak regularly posts comedy skits and sketches to his popular Instagram and Tok Tok channels. With his vocals featuring in the animated series Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts, Kozak has a long and exciting career ahead of him.To learn more about Amihttps://www.amikozak.com/comedyhttps://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/amishousepod/?hl=enFor more Brainstorm go to...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aPCiuzsIoNKYt5jjv7RFT?si=67dfa56d4e764ee0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brainstormwithsonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainstormwithsony

This is the first totally new episode in about 10 months. What could get me to put aside my other work to make sure this episode gets out? Only something as important as the death of critical thinking in our education system and how it has especially played out this school year of 2023-24 would make me drop everything to make sure to get this out.   Please open your mind and heart while listening to this episode.  I want to thank Distant Cousins, one of my favorite bands, for their incredible music that opens and closes my show. Give them a listen! Want to get in touch with me?  IG: @batsheva.frankel X: @batshevafrankel website: batshevafrankel.com

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During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Jeff discuss their approach to the fall and winter of harvesting and rest. Jeff shares his discussion with Natlie Elam and Bronwyn Mauldin about their new report “Agents of Change: Young Adult Advisory Councils at Arts and Culture Nonprofits.”  The discussion covers diverse topics of intergenerationality, intentionality, and our commitments to evolution. In this episode you'll learn: The findings of a new report about young adult advisory councils in arts and culture organizations; How intergenerational research can be conducted successfully; and Why evolutionary practice must be embedded throughout knowledge exchange in the arts and culture sector. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Agents of Change: Young Adult Advisory Councils at Arts and Culture Nonprofits Democratize Your Data zine by Bronwyn Mauldin Practicing Equitable Intergenerational Collaboration by Jeff M. Poulin https://www.lacountyarts.org/learning/research-evaluation/research-lab  and  http://www.bronwynmauldin.com About Natalie Elam & Bronwyn Mauldin  Bronwyn Mauldin is Director of Research and Evaluation at the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture where she leads a team that utilizes data and research methods to strengthen the arts ecology and ensure all residents have equitable access to the arts. She has conducted studies on salaries, benefits, and volunteers in local arts nonprofits. She co-led creation of the Arts Ed Profile, collecting K-12 arts education data from all 80 public school districts in LA County and making it publicly available through an online interactive tool. She was a key instigator of the annual Arts Datathon, and she is adjunct faculty in the arts administration master's program at Claremont Graduate University. Ms. Mauldin has spent her career conducting applied research and evaluation for nonprofits, philanthropies, and government. She has evaluated farmworker programs, studied employment conditions for truck drivers, analyzed apprenticeship opportunities in healthcare, and researched villager organizing in rural northeast Thailand. Ms. Mauldin is a novelist, poet, and zine maker, and has been a writer in residence at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, Denali National Park in Alaska, and Kulturni Centar REX in Belgrade, Serbia. Natalie Elam is a research consultant at the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and Annual Giving Communications Manager at Santa Clara University.   Natalie holds a Masters of Arts in Arts Management from the Center For Business & Management of the Arts at Claremont Graduate University, where she graduated in December 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from Santa Clara University in June 2019. Outside of the professional sphere, Natalie enjoys traveling, volunteering, cooking, creating art, and reading. This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Ashraf and Jeff discuss their latest news and how we remain connected as colleagues. Jeff shares his conversation with Dr. Peter O‘Connor from the Centre for the Arts and Social Transformation at the University of Auckland. They discuss the role of the arts in human development, recovery, and wellbeing. Ashraf and Jeff conclude their thoughts and intergenerationality, the role of the arts in schools, and the social responsibility of evolving our communities.  In this episode you'll learn: About the role of the arts in social transformation; How teaching artists can build and impact communities; and The ways in which artists and academics can integrate their work to advance discourses for our sector. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  The Centre for the Arts and Social Transformation at the University of Auckland Te Rito Toi International Teaching Artists Conference 7 Allison Russell: The transmogrification of trauma into art ABOUT PETER O'CONNOR:  Professor O'Connor is the Director of the Centre for Arts and Social Transformation, The Centre researches on the possibilities for the arts to create more socially just and equitable worlds. He is an internationally recognised expert in making and researching applied theatre and drama education. He has made theatre in prisons, psychiatric hospitals, earthquake zones and with the homeless. . His work in Christchurch schools following the series of earthquakes led to UNESCO funded research and programme development and the development of the Teaspoon of Light Theatre Company which then worked in Mexico City after major earthquakes in 2017. Peter's most recent research includes multi and interdisciplinary studies on the creative pedagogies and the arts, the nature of embodied learning and the pedagogy of surprise. In 2019 the play he directed with the Hobson Street Theatre Company, New Zealand's only theatre company for people who are or have been homeless, won the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Community Arts Award. He continued his theatre making with the homeless at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles in conjunction with the Skid Row Housing Trust. In 2020 He was presented with the President's Award by Drama New Zealand for his life long contribution to Drama education and social justice. He led the development of Te Rito Toi, an on line resource to support the return to schools during COVID 19 by using an arts and well being approach. Used in 120 countries around the world, the site had over 280,000 page views in its first month of use.  He leads the University of Auckland team working alongside the Sir John Kirwan Foundation on a mental health education approach for Primary schools. This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Madeleine and Jeff discuss their change of personal and professional seasons, including Madeleine's cross-sector work. Jeff shares his interview with Lisa Donovan which covers a broad array of topics from arts integration to community development, network building, and even professional learning. Madeleine and Jeff discuss the asset-based approaches of cross-sector work, the strength of practitioners at the intersections, and inherent knowledge of rural communities. In this episode you'll learn: The expansive role of the arts intersecting with numerous sectors of community life; How arts education and arts management practices lead the way in cross-sector dialogues; and The multitude of ways cultural practitioners can advance dialogues about social change through multi-sector advocacy. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Voices from the field: Teachers' views on the relevance of arts integration Shell Education books on Arts Integration by Lisa Donovan Teacher as Curator: Formative Assessment and Arts-Based Strategies Leveraging Change—Increasing Access to Arts Education in Rural Areas The Berkshire County Blueprint for Arts Integration and Education Berkshire Regional Arts Integration Network (BRAINworks) Berkshire Cultural Asset Network (BCAN) Think Like A Region TED Talk ABOUT LISA DONOVAN: Lisa Donovan, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. A theater artist, educator, administrator and researcher. Before joining MCLA Lisa was  the Director of the Creative Arts in Learning Division at Lesley University. She has a broad range of experience in a variety of arts organizations including: Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, the Berkshire Opera Company, Barrington Stage Company, University of Massachusetts Department of Theater, as well as Boston University's Theater, Visual Arts, and Tanglewood Institutes. She was formerly the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Alliance for Arts Education, has served as co-principal investigator of a research project funded by the Ford Foundation that focused on teachers' perspectives on the relevance of arts integration. Lisa has taught internationally in Japan and Israel, and throughout the United States. She is co-editor of a new book series on arts integration published by Shell Education including Integrating the Arts Across the Content Areas (2012), Strategies to Integrate the Arts in Mathematics (2013) and Strategies to Integrate the Arts in English Language Arts (2013) This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

In this episode, we continue our Distant Cousin series with a pair of astounding psychologists. Here, we dive deeper into the psychodynamics of the immigrant experience assimilating into a western culture. We dive deeper into parenting the new generation and how children expose our own deep flaws, organization of our racial identity, the difference between race and ethnicity, and many more fascinating topics. This is a really rich episode and we hope you enjoy it!Below are the bios for our guests:Dr. Latifat Cabirou is an assistant professor of counseling psychology at Auburn University. She conducts research focused on immigrant racial, ethnic, and cultural minority experiences, and mental health help-seeking attitudes and behaviors. Dr. Cabirou also has a private practice where she provides therapy services to adolescents and adults, as well as mental health and diversity consultation services to community organizations. She can be reached at cabirou@imoleps.com and www.imoleps.comDr. Gihane Jérémie-Brink, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate Program in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at William Paterson University. She studies the psychological well-being of Black emerging adults, women, and couples and families. Her research on these topics explores racial and ethnic socialization, coping strategies, identity development, and critical consciousness as protective factors. She also collaborates with scholars across different universities on field-leading research working with Black couples and families.Dr. Jérémie-Brink is also the Co-Principal Investigator and Director of the WELL Program at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, a 5-year grant program that promotes the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of Black and Latinx faith leaders. Dr. Jérémie-Brink enjoys teaching about theory, research, and therapeutic interventions in her graduate (Couple and Family Therapy; Group Interventions) and undergraduate (Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy; Love 101: How to Build Romantic Relationships that Last; Psychology of African Americans; Lifespan Development) courses. She serves in executive leadership for the American Psychological Association's (APA) Division 43 (Society for Couple and Family Psychology) and Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology). Dr. Jérémie-Brink engages in her community, through clinical work, consulting, giving talks and keynote addresses, leading workshops on mental health wellness, strengthening couple and family relationships, and prevention and intervention efforts in Black and culturally diverse families. Gihane has been happily married for 18 years and has three wonderful children. Her love Language is BBQ; she prides herself in being a French fry connoisseur, she's a movie trailer watcher (if that's a thing), a lover of travel, and a fierce competitor in family dance offs. If she's cooking or cleaning you can catch her listening to a range of music that includes Haitian Kompa and Zouk, Afrobeats, late 90s/2000's hip hop and R&B, and gospel/spiritual music.Follow us on IG: @vllgboyzIntro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu

During this episode of Why Change? Jeff shares some reflections about the resilience of the creative community in his home state of Maine in the wake of recent tragedy. He interviews longtime arts education leader and advocate, Argy Nestor, who shares reflections on changemaking at the local, state, and international levels. They reflect on working together, perseverance, and a commitment to investing in people and relationships. In this episode you'll learn: How the arts are naturally integrated into our teaching, learning, and ways of life; Ways to center relationships in cultivating the next generation of leaders and changemakers; and Why committing to creative and education practices can make the difference in our work. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Argy's Point of View: Maine Arts Ed blog Maine Arts Education Partners in Leadership HundrED Teaching and Learning in Malawi Argy Nestor & Lindsay Pinchbeck  Catching Fireflies book Enough. Plays to End Gun Violence Supporting Victims and Families of the Tragedy in Lewiston ABOUT ARGY NESTOR:  Argy Nestor has been passionate about education for 40 years. She started her career as a visual arts teacher (30 years), served as the visual and performing arts specialist at the Maine Department of Education (7 years) and was the Director of Arts Education at the Maine Arts Commission since 2013. Argy serves on the Arts Education Advisory Council with the Americans for the Arts. Argy received her master's degree in education from the University of Maine, Orono and Bachelor of Arts in Arts Education from Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. Argy is most proud of the collaborative accomplishments of the Maine Arts Leadership Initiative (MALI). She is deeply committed to facilitating learning opportunities for educators knowing that it will impact the achievement of all students. The arts education community in Maine is strong and many teachers have been invited to the table at the local level due to their involvement in MALI. Argy has a popular blog at meartsed.wordpress.com/ where she makes daily posts with a plethora of information and the stories of educators, students, and arts organizations. Argy is the 1995 Maine Teacher of the Year. In 2014 she was the recipient of the National Art Education Association Distinguished Service Award. She was named the 2013 Maine Art Educator Advocate of the Year and the 2012 Art in the Heart Advocate. Argy was presented the Maine Middle Level Association Outstanding Middle Level Educator of the Year Award in 2005. She traveled with the Fulbright Memorial Fund Teachers program to Japan in 2000. During Argy's career she has presented at the regional, state, and national level on curriculum integration, literacy, assessment, gifted and talented, advocacy, and the value of arts education at the heart of all curriculum. In July 2016 Argy had an amazing opportunity to travel to Malawi, Africa where she worked with teachers providing a 10 - day arts integration workshop. In 2023, Argy co-authored “Catching Firelies” with poet Jean Feldeisen. This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #87 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring The WeHa Shark.   It was great to sit down, talk and laugh with my newest #friend, The WeHa Shark!  The WeHa Shark runs the Facebook page called, “WeHa Enemies and Distant Cousins”.  We talked about: Shark Week (minute 1.00) The Facebook page called “WeHa Enemies and Distant Cousins”  (minute 2.30) Biggest Donation to FoF will win “Dinner with The WeHa Shark” (minute 4) Podcast Sponsors (minute 6) 3 Keys to  being “The WeHa Shark” with #sharkasm (minute 9) Posts: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 12) Keith Griffin is a great shark! (minute 16) The WeHa Shark bought a lot of Girl Scout cookies (minute 19) The WeHa Shark's favorite comedians (minutes 21) WeHa Enemies and Distant Cousins Scavenger Hunts (minute 24) The WeHa Shark's favorite restaurant (minute 30) 4 Dinner Guests for Dinner (minute 36) The WeHa Shark's favorite teacher (minute 38) 2nd Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament (minute 39) How “Doro” got their name (minute 43) Why doesn't Effie's Place have Ranch dressing? (minute 45) The movie, Jaws (minute 49) Top Gun for Nintendo (minute 52) Feeney was a Finalist for Teacher of the Year (minute 55) Feeney's sister and brother in Cape Cod (minute 57) The WeHa Shark's favorite donut  (minute 1.00) The most “instagrammable” food in The Center is the roasted cauliflower at Zohara (minute 1.08) The Sound of Freedom movie (minute 1.09) Enter to win “Dinner with The WeHa Shark” (minute 1.15) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Rachael and Jeff discuss their recent work and draw connections to Jeff's interview. Jeff shares his conversation with Jean Hendrickson, a champion for arts integration in her community and around the world. They discuss the opportunities and challenge of scaling and the bravery needed to achieve it. Rachael and Jeff share their hopes and frustrations with adoption of permission practices in education reform. In this episode you'll learn: About a model of whole school arts integration and how it emerged; How the story of a champion of arts integration influenced the adoption of a practice; and  Why the arts should remain at the center of all we do as educators, leaders, and advocates. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Sorgente research project Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute at the University of Central Oklahoma A+ Essentials framework S3 Ep14: Grasping The Aerosol Of Creativity With Michael Anderson Preparing Educators for Arts Integration: Placing Creativity at the Center of Learning book The A+ Schools Program: School, Community, Teacher, and Student Effects. (Report #6 in a series of seven Policy Reports Summarizing the Four-Year Pilot of A+ Schools in North Carolina) About Jean Hendrickson Director emeritus of Oklahoma A+ Schools at the University of Central Oklahoma, Jean is a speaker and writer who consults with those that share her belief that all children are entitled to a rich, full, educational experience that equips them to take their rightful place in the world. She works with groups such as the National A+ Schools Consortium (www.nationalaplusschools.org), the Americans for the Arts, Crystal Bridges, and other like-minded organizations working to put the arts in their rightful place in schools and communities. Executive director for OKA+ Schools from 2003-2014, Jean directed development across the state and fostered national and international partnerships. OKA+ Schools' model has been cited in such works as Sir Ken Robinson's books, Creative Schools and The Element, the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities' landmark report Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America's Future through Creative Schools, the latter of which launched the nationwide Turnaround Arts initiative for which she served as a member of the team that trained the schools' cadres for the first two years. Jean authored a chapter in the book Preparing Educators for Arts Integration, a project of the Arts Education Partnership's Higher Ed Task Force, and has contributed numerous articles and other works to such as Education Week, Americans for the Arts, and other educational organizations. Described by Sir Ken as “one of the most impressive people I know in education,” Jean was a principal in Oklahoma City for seventeen years and named National Distinguished Principal in 2001 as well as receiving many other recognitions throughout her career. Jean received her Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, and the “Outstanding Future Teacher” award from Oklahoma City University. She received her master's, also summa, from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has served on numerous boards, as a founding member of Creative Oklahoma, a trustee for the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, Visionary Oklahoma Women and founding member of Harding Fine Arts Academy in Oklahoma City. She and her husband reside in Oklahoma City. This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

Dive headfirst into an unpredictable journey in Northeastern Oklahoma, where childhood memories aren't just about schoolyard games but dodging the ever-looming dope heads. Zayden reminiscences about those “good ol' days” - from being grabbed out of school to spontaneous two-week stints in a dope house to just being at Christian hardcore music shows. Nostalgia? Perhaps not everyone's cup of tea. Amidst tales of dilapidated houses and addiction struggles, there's a surprising baseball connection too. Prepare for a wild ride that's part comedy, part tragedy, and wholly unexpected. Welcome to an episode that will leave you questioning reality, appreciating your neighborhood a tad more, and possibly wanting to visit a dam in Oklahoma. If you want to talk to Zayden or anyone else, we are unraveling between episodes on our Discord server that you can get access to by signing up here. 7 days for free! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/idiotmystic/message

They say all werewolves are related if you go back far enough. All the more reason to look out for your fellow travelers.Tonight's story is “Distant Cousins” by Alex Katz, who's getting their writing groove back one short story at a time, and you can find more of their stories on their worldbuilding blog.Read by Solomon Harries, a Cuddly Badger Dad.thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsIf you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requirements, fill out the submission template and get in touch with us.https://thevoice.dog/episode/distant-cousins-by-alex-katz

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Rachael and Jeff discuss their upcoming work plans. Rachael shares her interview with theater-maker Kady Robinson. They discuss Kady's work exploring gender fluidity in contrast with growing up in Australian military culture. Rachael and Jeff unpick the implications of challenging work with young creatives and the programs which support them. In this episode you'll learn: How intersectional social identities can be explored through art-making; The ways programs support and protect young creatives challenging dominant narratives in their work; and Strategies that the education and creative sectors can hold space for socially engaged art-making. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Universal Income for Creative Workers in Ireland PYT Fairfield Stage Soldiers at PYT Fairfield World Pride Australia 2023 S2 Ep21: Creativity In Conflict With Chen Alon “Safeguarding Artistic Freedom,” the 9th World Summit Discussion Paper Student Artwork in U.S. Capitol - Washington Post For support, please visit Trans Lifeline. ABOUT KADY ROBINSON:  Kady Robinson [working title] (she/her) is a debuting performer, writer and theatre maker from Campbelltown. They graduated from UOW with a Bachelor of Creative Arts Theatre in 2017 and joined PYT Fairfield's Ensemble program in 2019. They have toured with youngstars2.com's children's performances for 4 years and have performed in many of the amateur musical productions by Campbelltown's World Of Fine Theatre And Music (WOFTAM). This episode was produced by Rachael Jacobs; the executive producer is Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Rachael and Jeff discuss their upcoming work and big ideas. Jeff shares his interview with Antonio Cuyler, an arts administration educator, researcher, and musician focused on achieving creative justice through access, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rachael and Jeff discuss the value of multi-hyphenated perspectives in dialogues on the topic and how we work together to advance a common racial justice agenda. In this episode you'll learn: Ways that the cultural and creative sector can protect the creative justice of marginalized people; How practitioners can explore access, diversity, equity, and inclusion towards broader goals; and Strategies of collaboration to advance a common racial justice agenda through the arts and creativity. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Sorgente, a research project with refugee and migrant communities Mark Banks' “Creative Justice” The Role of Foundations in Achieving Creative Justice by Antonio Cuyler in GIA Reader Making It A Movement, Not A Moment by André Solomon on Creative Generation blog S3 Ep16: Curiosity To Drive Equitable Funding With Porché Hardy on the Why Change? podcast Creativity For Good: Applying Creativity For Social Transformation by Jeff M. Poulin on Creative Generation blog Statement to the media by the United Nations' Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, on the conclusion of its official visit to USA, 19-29 January 2016 Towards An Enriched Understanding Of Arts Integration by Jeff M. Poulin on Creative Generation blog Practicing Equitable Intergenerational Collaboration by Vida Manalang & Jeff M. Poulin on Creative Generation blog Moving Beyond @operaisracist by Antonio Cuyler Professional Identities In Arts & Cultural Education: “Arts Hybrids” As Cultural Knowledge Brokers by Jordan Campbell on Creative Generation blog ABOUT ANTONIO CUYLER:  Antonio C. Cuyler, Ph.D. (he/him/his) is Professor of Music in Entrepreneurship & Leadership in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD) at the University of Michigan. He is the author of Access, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Cultural Organizations: Insights from the Careers of Executive Opera Managers of Color in the U. S., editor of Arts Management, Cultural Policy, & the African Diaspora, and most recently co-author of Racial/Ethnic and Gender Diversity in the Orchestra Field in 2023. He also founded Cuyler Consulting, LLC, a Black-owned arts consultancy that partners with cultural organizations to maximize their performance and community relevance through access, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI). This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

  Jump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode! Blended Learning expert, Catlin Tucker converses with me about the why's and how's of Blended Learning. Then we play The 5-Minute Game Show Flippin' Fictional Schools. Our In The Trenches segment features some food for thought from Rabbi Doctor Reb Mimi Feigelson. Then we honor a few teachers in Teacher Shout Outs. More special thanks to Catlin Tucker, Reb Mimi, our announcer, Yossie Frankel and Distant Cousins for our theme song. Our Fauxmercial sponsor is “Blend It” - and special thanks to Linda Korn - composer, vocalist and musical director of the spot, and Amy Ritz and Karen Holender for the wonderful vocals!  

  Jump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode!   We start with a conversation filled with practical tools about games and gamification with educator, author and expert Jon Cassie of Game Level Learn and Qulia: The School for Deeper Learning. Then play along as Jon is subjected to The Five Minute Game Show where he has to determine whether the unusual games describes are Fact or Fantasy. Special Thanks to our guests Jon Cassie and Micaela Blie (and check out a great interview with her on our episode, “From Blah to Hazzah”). Our Edu-Gamerama Fauxmercial actors are , Yossie Frankel (Also our announcer) and Batsheva Frankel. And thanks to the wonderful band Distant Cousins for our theme song, Raise it Up.

In this episode of Why Change?, co-hosts Madeleine and Jeff share their recent creative endeavors and what they've learned from recent podcast guests. Madeleine shares her interview with Michael Rohd about his work at the intersection of artistic and civic practice. They discuss the intersection of arts and other sectors, working in systemic change, and centering those most impacted. In this episode you'll learn: Strategies to make the case for the arts engagement in the civil sector cross-sectorally; How to use your (and others!) practice to balance systems change while authentically engaging with social issues; and  How to continue learning at every step of your journey. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Sojourn Theatre The Center for Performance and Civic Practice Co-Lab for Civic Imagination at the University of Montana 7th International Teaching Artist Conference Young & Emerging Leaders Forum 2023-24 Cohort Announced ABOUT Michael Rohd Michael is a theatre-maker, educator, process designer, writer and facilitator. His research and creative practice is focused on civic imagination. He has a 30+ year history of projects across sectors bringing cultural activity to the work of public engagement, community planning and cross-sector coalition building. In 1992 in Washington DC, Michael co-founded Hope Is Vital, an arts & public health program that, over 8 years, helped start up theatre-based public engagement/HIV prevention coalitions in over 80 communities around the US. In 1999, Michael co founded Sojourn Theatre and served as artistic director for 20 years, co-creating & directing nearly 30 devised, often site-specific and participatory theatre works. In 2012, he co-founded the Center for Performance and Civic Practice, a collective of nine artist/facilitators who work with organizations and agencies around the country on community research, transformational process and system change. He is currently Civic Collaborations Director for One Nation One Project, a national arts/municipality/public health project & research cohort in partnership with National League of Cities and he is co-designer/ co-facilitator for Art-Train, a virtual national technical assistance program in partnership with Springboard for the Arts. He recently founded the Co-Lab for Civic Imagination at the University of Montana, and he is author of the book Theatre for Community, Conflict and Dialogue (Heinemann Press). This episode was produced by Madeleine McGirk. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Ashraf and Jeff discuss the season of change in their work. Jeff shares his interview with Porché Hardy, an arts program officer from the Wallace Foundation. They discuss the changing landscape and processes of philanthropy towards more equitable giving; primarily through humble curiosity. Ashraf and Jeff think about the implications for the broader field of arts, culture, and creativity funding in the U.S.  In this episode you'll learn: How funding processes can be more equitable for a variety of funders; Why listening, learning, and flexibility are key factors in the equitable distribution of resources; and The power of humility in continuous improvement. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  The Wallace Foundation The Foundation's five-year initiative focused on arts organizations of color" S3 Ep10: Reframing Philanthropy with Nikki Kirk ABOUT PORCHÉ HARDY:  Porché is an arts administrator and senior program officer with The Wallace Foundation who brings deep expertise and experience working with teams in both government and nonprofits to develop programs to help build a stronger arts sector and a more equitable pathway to social change through arts funding and arts education. She began her arts administration career at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center where she grew from intern to Associate Director of Arts Training before shifting to community based arts education as Assistant Director of the Institute of Music for Children. She leveraged her experience of non profit arts leadership to further improvements in arts funding as a Program Officer with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.  Porché is also a performer and holds a BA in Sociology from Rutgers University. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Public Administration there, as well. She is an alumna of the William Esper Studio and has studied classical music (voice) at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Montclair State University, and privately with award-winning singers and coaches.  This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

This is kind of a bittersweet episode for me. I was blessed to get the job of my dreams, and I couldn't be happier, but it means I'll be wrapping things up for this podcast. After 4 amazing years, this will be my last new episode.  I'm going to give everyone a chance to catch up by rereleasing older episodes. I've been thinking about what I would want to say in this last episode. What are some magical words of wisdom I can leave you with?  Then I decided that the best way to end this run is to chat with the person who helped me start the podcast and continued to sponsor and support it for the last 4 years, Jim Hahn. In this conversation we talk about our “origin story”, how education has changed for better and for worse during this time, how long it takes a bowl of Cheetos to burn and a lot more. I feel so lucky to have had this opportunity to chat with over 120 incredible educators, students, and parents in these last 4 years. I've learned so much from all of them, and I've made some friendships that I truly cherish. I've also given away a lot of mugs!! I've been embraced by the “edupodster” community who are just the best, and I feel grateful that this show is part of the Education Podcast Network. I'm so thankful for all the talented voice actors who've helped me with my fauxmercials including Eli Schiff, Barbara Heller, Jill Moray, Spencer Krull, Ben Elterman, Karen Hollender, most of the Bookstein family, and my family Rivi, Tuvia and my awesome husband, announcer, and the builder of my recording booth, Yossie Frankel. And also those that helped write and produce some of the fauxmercials like Joshua Silverstein, Ben Talsma, Noah King and Eve Hirschman. And for my musical helpers Linda Leah Korn, Robby Helperin, Casey Arillaga and Barbara Heller, and for my theme music – Raise it Up, I thank the wonderful Distant Cousins. I really want to thank you, the listeners for sharing this continuing journey in bettering education for our students! Please stay in touch with me at Batsheva@overthrowingeducation.com I'd love to hear from you. And this is a great time to get your Overthrowing Education swag. Who knows, maybe one day those mugs will become a collector's item.

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Madeleine and Jeff discuss their work related to advocacy for teaching artists and systems change. Madeleine shares her interview with Gowri Savoor, a teaching artist focused on empathy and relationship building through community arts projects, especially for climate change. The discussion connects narrative building to arts-research to advocacy strategies and how we learn them! In this episode you'll learn: How the arts can cultivate empathy in relationships between people, places, and the planet; The ways we can use our multihyphenate identities to strengthen our projects and their impact; and About our professional responsibility as practitioners to advocate for ourselves, our field, and changes to the systems which impact our work. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  Gowri's website Tiny Hero Tales A River of Light Teaching Artists Connect Teaching Artists Connect ITAC IMPACT: Climate Teaching Artistry for Social Impact: The Course Embedding Advocacy into Your Practice by Jeff M. Poulin (Teaching Artists Guild) Making Change: Teaching Artists and Their Role in Shaping a Better World by Eric Booth S1. E7: Anchoring in Love with Sangeeta Isvaran ABOUT GOWRI SAVOOR: Gowri Savoor is a visual-teaching artist whose practice includes sculpture, illustration, and writing. Born in England, she moved to the US in 2007. Savoor has been a teaching artist for over 20 years and has partnered with multiple organizations in the UK and across the US, including Community Engagement Lab (VT), Lincoln Center Education (NY), The Learning Alliance (FL), and ITAC—the International Teaching Artist Collaborative. Savoor is the instigator of A River of Light, a movement committed to bringing art to the community through participatory art events, installations, and lantern parades. She is also the co-founder of Teaching Artists Connect, an organization providing creative and inspiring professional development workshops for teaching artists and educators in North Carolina and beyond. When she isn't making, teaching, or dreaming about art, she can be found walking through the woods with a little red dog. This episode was produced by Madeleine McGirk; the executive producer is Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Madeleine and Jeff discuss their recent work supporting arts engagements with young creatives around the world. Jeff shares his interview with Professor Michael Anderson, Co-Director of the CREATE Centre at the University of Sydney. The dialogues focus on creative transformation for pedagogy, schools, and education systems - and how we can catalyze it! In this episode you'll learn: About the 4 Cs of school and education transformation; How interpersonal relations can drive change personally, in organizations, and systems; and Why we need to close the policy-pedagogy gap right now! Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  The CREATE Centre at the University of Sydney 4C Transformative Learning Transforming Schools by Michael Anderson and Miranda Jefferson Transforming Education by Michael Anderson and Miranda Jefferson Centring Creative Youth in Community Development” webinar by Jeff M. Poulin at the CREATE Centre The PISA 2022 Creative Thinking Assessment from the OECD ABOUT MICHAEL ANDERSON: Professor Michael Anderson is an internationally recognised educational leader. He has taught, researched and published in education and transformation for over 20 years including 17 books and 55 book chapters and journal articles. His international research and practice focus on how the 4Cs can be integrated using coherent frameworks to make learning meet the needs of 21st Century learners.This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Madeleine and Karla discuss their recent collaboration. Madeleine shares her interview with Khairina Khalid who talks about her intergenerational, international collaborations. They all discuss the role of mentorship and using our artistry to drive powerful collaborations around the world.  In this episode you'll learn: How intergenerational mentorship can spur global dialogue; The ways our practice can improve by harnessing our identity as artists; and Why working together strengthens our process, projects, and networks. Check out some of the things mentioned during this podcast, including:  ITAC Innovators Call to Action collaboration between Scotland and Singapore The Living Newspaper project Teater Ekamatra ABOUT KHAIRINA KHALID: Khairina Khalid enjoys being part of productions that touch on socio-political issues, as well as projects that give a voice for the minority community. She is currently centering her work around youths and young audiences, mainly within the ethnic minority community, after having the best time producing Call To Action with Clara Bloomfield. She is also currently the Company Manager of Teater Ekamatra. This episode was produced by Madeleine McGirk; the executive producer is Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

In this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Ashraf and Jeff discuss the field building support of the Creative Youth Development (CYD) field of practice in the United states. Ashraf interviews Kaäthe Swaback from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Matt D'Arrigo from the Clare Rose Foundation and their work with the CYD Funders Forum. Ashraf and Jeff discuss definitions, multiple perspectives, power, and responsibilities to cultivate the conditions for this field to thrive! In this episode you'll learn: How the many perspectives we bring from our past work can contribute to field-building a community of practice; The ways that funders share knowledge and contribute to intertwined strategies; and  Why we should invest small acts into a greater momentum of change. Some things from the episode: Clare Rose Center for Creative Youth Development: https://clarerosecenterforcyd.org/ Mass Cultural Council's Creative Youth Development (CYD): https://massculturalcouncil.org/creative-youth-development/ CultureRx: Social Prescription pilot: https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/study-unveils-benefits-recommendations-for-social-prescription/ Raw Art Works: https://www.rawartworks.org/ The Boston Youth Arts Evaluation Project: https://massculturalcouncil.org/creative-youth-development/boston-youth-arts-evaluation-project/ CYD National Partnership: https://www.creativeyouthdevelopment.org/ Youth Arts Impact Network: https://youthartsimpactnetwork.weebly.com/ 3C Data Alliance: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XYgdYZep1Xzs2n5PEx2e5vlH5gkHC5Zo/view Ten dimensions of powerful arts education: https://hewlett.org/powerful-arts-education-practice/ Sign up for the CYD Funders forum by emailing katie@clarerosefoundation.org  About Käthe Swaback Käthe Swaback is a visual artist and arts administrator with an M.A. in art therapy. In 2019, Käthe joined Mass Cultural Council's Creative Youth Development (CYD) team where she also co-leads the arts and health initiative, CultureRx: Social Prescription pilot. Her passion for exploring the impact of the intersections of social justice, health, and community building through the arts stems from and is fueled by over 25 years of work as an art therapist and program director in CYD organizations and collaborating in CYD initiatives (Raw Art Works, The Boston Youth Arts Evaluation Project, the CYD National Partnership, and currently, the Youth Arts Impact Network, and the 3C Data Alliance). About Matt D'Arrigo Matt D'Arrigo has dedicated the past 20 years of his life to being a champion and advocate for the arts and young people. He is the Director of Creative Youth Development at the Clare Rose Foundation and the Co-Founder of The Clare Rose Center for Creative Youth Development (CYD) in San Diego, CA. The Center is a backbone organization and philanthropic intermediary established to ensure that CYD funders, practitioners, organizations, and young people have access to the resources, tools, opportunities, and relationships they need to thrive. With a small team, D'Arrigo oversees local, regional, and national strategy, investments, advocacy, coalition building, and field building activities. This episode was produced by Ashraf Hasham. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

Nels and Vincent discuss new findings using phylogenetic approaches about how complex eukaryotic cells emerged from prokaryotic ancestors, which firmly place eukaryotes as a clade nested within the Asgard archaea. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent RacanielloS Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode •Join the MicrobeTV Discord server •Heimdallarchaeial ancestry of eukaryotes (Nature) Science Picks Nels – Juneteenth issue of Cell – collection of essays from black and brown scientists Vincent – Tara Oceans Music on TWiEVO is performed by Trampled by Turtles Send your evolution questions and comments to twievo@microbe.tv

In this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Jeff  talk about working within systems to change those systems. Jeff shares his interview with Dr. Jorge Lucero focused on his book and work about “Conceptual Art's Permissions” which can be employed in arts education. Karla and Jeff break down the ideas and think about how they can use these permissions to move towards systems of abundance.  In this episode you'll learn: About Conceptual Art's Permissions in arts education; How our stories can inform the ways we navigate systems in culture and education; and  Ways in which we can apply disruptive tactics to reimagine systems and our work. Some things from the episode: “TEACHER AS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE: THE MOST RADICAL FORM OF EXPRESSION TO EVER EXIST” Projects “Creative Generation: Ethnographic And Heuristic Approach To Inquiry” Art Education Hub Jorge Lucero is a Mexican-American artist who currently serves as Associate Professor of Art Education in the  School of Art + Design at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Sometimes he serves as the Chair of that program. Lucero received his Master degree and PhD from The Pennsylvania State University and his undergraduate degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Prior to moving into higher education Lucero happily taught art and art history at the Chicago Public School, Northside College Prep.  As part of his lifelong work to test the material and conceptual pliability of "school" Lucero participates in and around the academy in every manner possible. He has exhibited, performed, published, presented on, served as editor and reviewer, and taught through his work in galleries, schools and school districts, books, journals, conferences, workshops, museums, community organizations, performances, advisory boards, and artist residencies. Exhibitions that Lucero has participated in have been written about and covered in ArtForum; Sculpture; NewCity; the Chicago Tribune; the Sun-Times; Gaper's Block; DNAinfo, WTTW's Chicago Tonight; WGLT.org; and the PBS Digital Studio.  Lucero is the editor of the compendiums Mere and Easy: Collage as a Critical Practice in Pedagogy (2016, U of I Press)**, What Happens at the Intersection of Conceptual Art and Teaching? (2023, w/ Catalina Hernandez Cabal through the Amsterdam University of the Arts), and several other volumes. He's also the author of Teacher as Artist-in-Residence: The Most Radical Form of Expression to Ever Exist (2020, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts). Lucero is also Conceptual Art & Teaching, an ongoing project that is simultaneously a hub, archive, and artwork at the increasingly active intersection where conceptual art and teaching practices meet. This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Ed Humes. His latest is “The Forever Witness … How DNA and Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder.” We get an object lesson in the Three Ages of DNA, and while it reads like a fast-paced Cold Case on steroids – it provides details no fiction writer would dare to make up, like the unexpected involvement of the famous true crimes writer, Ann Rule, and a person whose DNA skills are familiar to fans of the PBS documentary series, “Finding your roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.”

In this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Ashraf discuss their perspectives on navigating work and life. Ashraf shares his interview with Nikki Kirk, a cultural equity practitioner who focuses her work on reframing the role of philanthropy in the cultural sector. Karla and Ashraf break down the throughlines of Nikki's work through the use of linguistics, community-driven funding, and ‘radical' approaches to systems change. In this episode you'll learn: About the role of language in framing the purpose of philanthropy; How communities can drive funding priorities towards goals of equity; and The ways change can be radical and productive within larger systems. Some things from the episode: Indy Arts Council Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship A Look Into What Drives Changemakers From The First Season Of Why Change? The Podcast For A Creative Generation Why Change? Why Poetry?: Poetry Is The Language Of The People Making It A Movement, Not A Moment, an analysis of funder perspectives About Nikki Kirk Nikki Kirk (she/her) is a cultural equity practitioner who is dedicated to advocating for systemically excluded and institutionally oppressed populations. She has worked across the country centering on youth and leadership development, and supporting local, regional, and national communities. Through her work with organizations like Americans for the Arts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning, and El Sistema USA, she has supported individual and organizational growth. Nikki has diverse experience as a grant manager, facilitator, curriculum developer, program coordinator, project manager, mentor, and advisor. She currently serves as the Director of Community Impact & Investment with the Indy Arts Council, as well as a Project Consultant for the Aspen Institute's Artist Endowed Foundations Initiative. Nikki earned a Master's degree in Arts, Festival, and Cultural Management from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she researched the impact of programming at the intersection of arts and social justice. She received a Bachelor's degree in Political Linguistics from Pitzer College in southern California, where she affirmed her interests in and the significance of language and identity, human rights, and cross-cultural understanding. This episode was produced by Ashraf Hasham. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

In this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Madeleine and Jeff check in about their work advancing arts education globally. Madeleine shares her recent conversation with teaching artist, Eric Booth about his new book. Madeleine and Jeff debrief by reflecting on the field of practice, how it has evolved, and where it is going. In this episode you'll learn: About Eric's new book, “Making Change: Teaching Artists and Their Role in Shaping a Better World;” How the field of teaching artistry has shifted and will continue to shift; and Radical new ideas for the future of the work. Some things from the episode: Eric's Website ITAC Webpage: “Making Change: Teaching Artists and Their Role in Shaping a Better World” Book Webpage Eric's first episode on Why Change? Podcast “Embedding Advocacy Into Your Practice” by Jeff Poulin About Eric Booth As an actor, Eric Booth performed in many plays on Broadway, Off-Broadway and around the country, playing over 23 Shakespearean roles (Hamlet three times), and winning “Best Actor” awards on both coasts. Throughout 1981, he performed the American tour of Alec McCowen's one-man play St. Mark's Gospel. He has performed many times on television, directed five productions, and produced two plays in New York. As a businessman, he started a small company, Alert Publishing, that in seven years became the largest of its kind in the U.S. analyzing research on trends in American lifestyles and publishing newsletters, books, and reports. He became a major figure in trend analysis, frequently quoted by the major media with interviews often appearing in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and elsewhere. He appeared as an expert on NBC News, Sunday Today, and several times on CNN. He was given a syndicated radio program on the Business Radio Network, and was a frequent speaker to business groups. He sold his company in 1991 in order to work full time on passion projects in arts learning. As an author, he has had seven books published. His newest book (2019) is Tending the Perennials: The Art and Spirit of a Personal Religion. This is a companion book to The Everyday Work of Art which was a brief bestseller, won three awards and was a Book of the Month Club selection. He has written three dozen magazine articles, was the Founding Editor of the Teaching Artist Journal, and his book The Music Teaching Artist's Bible was published by Oxford University Press in 2009. Playing for Their Lives (co-authored with Tricia Tunstall) (W.W. Norton, 2016) sprang from studying El Sistema-inspired programs in 25 countries around the world. His latest book Tending the Perennials: The Art and Spirit of a Personal Religion (2019) focuses on the ways art and spirituality overlap in everyday life. He has placed articles in the Harvard Education Review/Focus Issue on Arts Education, in the special creativity focus issue of Educational Leadership, in Symphony magazine, as well as the creativity chapter in the Routledge International Handbook on Arts Education (2015). This episode was produced by Madeleine McGirk. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the last episode in the Distant Cousins Double Feature, Full House S7E18: Kissing Cousins, which aired on February 15, 1994. In this episode Jesse's cousin Stavros comes to visit and takes advantage of the whole family. This episode both grossed me out and irritated me. I'll give you the one word reason, although I'm sure you can already guess. Stavros Annoys and horrifies with his behavior and actions, Eats lamb gut Pizza, steals money from DJ and Joey as well aggressively hits on Becky, cornering her in the kitchen. Jesse doesn't even bat an eye when Becky confesses that to him. If I told my husband something like that, I'm telling you, he would be LIVID! That's not even the worst thing he does, he makes up a fake disaster, stating that a mudslide has destroyed his city back home in Greece, thousands of homes destroyed, and families displaced, as a reason to get people to donate money to the(Cause), basically he's lining his pockets for Disney World. He already bought the ticket. Becky with the help of the girls, trick Stavros into revealing his plan over a loud speaker, so Jesse and the rest of the patrons who donated money can hear that there was no mudslide, it was a SCAM! DJ comes up with the plan of instead of giving the donators their money back, they give it to the Children's Hospital, but not before Jesse finally sees Stavros through everyone else's eyes and realizing he was never a good guy. I hope you enjoy the Podcast Episode! Have a great Memorial Weekend!

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the last episode in the Distant Cousins Double Feature, Full House S7E18: Kissing Cousins, which aired on February 15, 1994. In this episode Jesse's cousin Stavros comes to visit and takes advantage of the whole family. This episode both grossed me out and irritated me. I'll give you the one word reason, although I'm sure you can already guess. Stavros Annoys and horrifies with his behavior and actions, Eats lamb gut Pizza, steals money from DJ and Joey as well aggressively hits on Becky, cornering her in the kitchen. Jesse doesn't even bat an eye when Becky confesses that to him. If I told my husband something like that, I'm telling you, he would be LIVID! That's not even the worst thing he does, he makes up a fake disaster, stating that a mudslide has destroyed his city back home in Greece, thousands of homes destroyed, and families displaced, as a reason to get people to donate money to the(Cause), basically he's lining his pockets for Disney World. He already bought the ticket. Becky with the help of the girls, trick Stavros into revealing his plan over a loud speaker, so Jesse and the rest of the patrons who donated money can hear that there was no mudslide, it was a SCAM! DJ comes up with the plan of instead of giving the donators their money back, they give it to the Children's Hospital, but not before Jesse finally sees Stavros through everyone else's eyes and realizing he was never a good guy. I hope you enjoy the Podcast Episode! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the last episode in the Distant Cousins Double Feature, Full House S7E18: Kissing Cousins, which aired on February 15, 1994. In this episode Jesse's cousin Stavros comes to visit and takes advantage of the whole family. This episode both grossed me out and irritated me. I'll give you the one word reason, although I'm sure you can already guess. Stavros Annoys and horrifies with his behavior and actions, Eats lamb gut Pizza, steals money from DJ and Joey as well aggressively hits on Becky, cornering her in the kitchen. Jesse doesn't even bat an eye when Becky confesses that to him. If I told my husband something like that, I'm telling you, he would be LIVID! That's not even the worst thing he does, he makes up a fake disaster, stating that a mudslide has destroyed his city back home in Greece, thousands of homes destroyed, and families displaced, as a reason to get people to donate money to the(Cause), basically he's lining his pockets for Disney World. He already bought the ticket. Becky with the help of the girls, trick Stavros into revealing his plan over a loud speaker, so Jesse and the rest of the patrons who donated money can hear that there was no mudslide, it was a SCAM! DJ comes up with the plan of instead of giving the donators their money back, they give it to the Children's Hospital, but not before Jesse finally sees Stavros through everyone else's eyes and realizing he was never a good guy. I hope you enjoy the Podcast Episode! Have a great Memorial Weekend!

In this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Jeff and Madeleine check in about recent adventures and share Madeleine's interview with Pawel Pokutycki. Pawel works at the intersection of the arts, technology, and community dialogues about the future. They all discuss new possibilities for the future, and new projects that are leading the way.  In this episode you'll learn: How transcending spaces, places, and communities can foster new perspectives on our work; The intersection of technologies to reimagine possible futures; and  The potential for youth and artists creating solutions to current social challenges. About Pawel Pokutycki Pawel Pokutycki (PL/NL) is an interaction designer, researcher and lecturer at the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague and Design Academy Eindhoven, The Netherlands. In 2005 he initiated early activities of the RFID Lab, later called the AR+RFID Lab, an experimental interdisciplinary platform for research in the application of Augmented Reality (AR) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies in the field of art and design. His recent projects focus on exploring relationships between new media theory, political, social and cultural studies by concept development and prototyping for interactive media. This episode was produced by Madeleine McGirk. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the first episode in the Distant Cousins Double Feature, S1E18: Just One Of The Guys, which aired on March 4, 1988. In this episode D.J. feels left out when her cousin visits and spends most of his time hanging out playing sports with Danny, Jesse and Joey. I enjoyed this episode. I didn't really like Cousin Steve. He kind of came off condescending with DJ, like I've outgrown you and he pats her on the head like she's Stephanie's age when DJ's 11. If I were her that definitely would have rubbed me the wrong way. Shooting down all her suggestions to hangout together especially to go ice skating and also go to a party hosted by her 11 year old friend Jennifer. Sweetie, he's 17, that would be uncomfortable for everyone, especially him and Jennifer's parents. I mean what is he gonna do babysit you all. He's also on vacation. Speaking of DJ, she tries way too hard to be one of the guys and get Cousin Steve to accept her to the point of tackling him to the ground during a family game of touch football at the park. Let's talk about Kimmy's presence in this episode, boy oh boy would her actions not fly today. GAH! She develops a crush on Cousin Steve, so much so that she's oblivious to anything and everyone else around her, including slamming the door in Danny's face when he first walks to the door behind Steve arriving, forgetting her own name when he introduces himself and even being fine with him calling her Kammy. Even after DJ corrects him. But the worst part that actually would not fly by today's family sitcom standards Kimmy keeps smacking Steve's butt whenever she gets the opportunity. He finally turns to her and says "Don't even think about it". He doesn't tell her 'Hey, knock it off" or "Hey, DJ, control your friend or tell her to go home". He's clearly uncomfortable. Speaking of uncomfortable, we meet Stavros (EWW! and GAG!) next week when I cover Full House S7E18: Kissing Cousins, which aired on February 15, 1994. In this episode Jesse's cousin Stavros comes to visit and takes advantage of the whole family. I hope you enjoy the podcast and have a great weekend!

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the first episode in the Distant Cousins Double Feature, S1E18: Just One Of The Guys, which aired on March 4, 1988. In this episode D.J. feels left out when her cousin visits and spends most of his time hanging out playing sports with Danny, Jesse and Joey. I enjoyed this episode. I didn't really like Cousin Steve. He kind of came off condescending with DJ, like I've outgrown you and he pats her on the head like she's Stephanie's age when DJ's 11. If I were her that definitely would have rubbed me the wrong way. Shooting down all her suggestions to hangout together especially to go ice skating and also go to a party hosted by her 11 year old friend Jennifer. Sweetie, he's 17, that would be uncomfortable for everyone, especially him and Jennifer's parents. I mean what is he gonna do babysit you all. He's also on vacation. Speaking of DJ, she tries way too hard to be one of the guys and get Cousin Steve to accept her to the point of tackling him to the ground during a family game of touch football at the park. Let's talk about Kimmy's presence in this episode, boy oh boy would her actions not fly today. GAH! She develops a crush on Cousin Steve, so much so that she's oblivious to anything and everyone else around her, including slamming the door in Danny's face when he first walks to the door behind Steve arriving, forgetting her own name when he introduces himself and even being fine with him calling her Kammy. Even after DJ corrects him. But the worst part that actually would not fly by today's family sitcom standards Kimmy keeps smacking Steve's butt whenever she gets the opportunity. He finally turns to her and says "Don't even think about it". He doesn't tell her 'Hey, knock it off" or "Hey, DJ, control your friend or tell her to go home". He's clearly uncomfortable. Speaking of uncomfortable, we meet Stavros (EWW! and GAG!) next week when I cover Full House S7E18: Kissing Cousins, which aired on February 15, 1994. In this episode Jesse's cousin Stavros comes to visit and takes advantage of the whole family. I hope you enjoy the podcast and have a great weekend!

Happy Full House Friday Everyone, Angela Bowen here, the host of Oh Mylanta Holy Chalupas: An Unofficial Full House Fuller House Podcast. Today, I covered the first episode in the Distant Cousins Double Feature, S1E18: Just One Of The Guys, which aired on March 4, 1988. In this episode D.J. feels left out when her cousin visits and spends most of his time hanging out playing sports with Danny, Jesse and Joey. I enjoyed this episode. I didn't really like Cousin Steve. He kind of came off condescending with DJ, like I've outgrown you and he pats her on the head like she's Stephanie's age when DJ's 11. If I were her that definitely would have rubbed me the wrong way. Shooting down all her suggestions to hangout together especially to go ice skating and also go to a party hosted by her 11 year old friend Jennifer. Sweetie, he's 17, that would be uncomfortable for everyone, especially him and Jennifer's parents. I mean what is he gonna do babysit you all. He's also on vacation. Speaking of DJ, she tries way too hard to be one of the guys and get Cousin Steve to accept her to the point of tackling him to the ground during a family game of touch football at the park. Let's talk about Kimmy's presence in this episode, boy oh boy would her actions not fly today. GAH! She develops a crush on Cousin Steve, so much so that she's oblivious to anything and everyone else around her, including slamming the door in Danny's face when he first walks to the door behind Steve arriving, forgetting her own name when he introduces himself and even being fine with him calling her Kammy. Even after DJ corrects him. But the worst part that actually would not fly by today's family sitcom standards Kimmy keeps smacking Steve's butt whenever she gets the opportunity. He finally turns to her and says "Don't even think about it". He doesn't tell her 'Hey, knock it off" or "Hey, DJ, control your friend or tell her to go home". He's clearly uncomfortable. Speaking of uncomfortable, we meet Stavros (EWW! and GAG!) next week when I cover Full House S7E18: Kissing Cousins, which aired on February 15, 1994. In this episode Jesse's cousin Stavros comes to visit and takes advantage of the whole family. I hope you enjoy the podcast and have a great weekend!

In this episode of Why Change? co-host Jeff M. Poulin chats with Dr. Camea Davis about poetry and education research. Through the dialogue, Camea shares her work developing an approach to critical poetic inquiry and the outcomes of using it to analyze Season 2 of this podcast! Her poetic work is embedded throughout the episode.  In this episode you'll learn: About poetic inquiry and how it can be used in education research; How poems can be used as data and artifact to expanding loved experiences; and  Through Camea's poetry about the common ideas shared in Season 2 of the Why Change? podcast.  Some things from the episode: Poetic Inquiry Blogs National Youth Poet Laureate Program First Wave Program Social Justice in Education Award (2015) Lecture: Gloria J. Ladson-Billings Dear Womb- a Love Letter book Camea's Spoken Word Album Camea's website What is poetic inquiry? ABER at AERA Tricia Hersey Linda Krakauers' “Arts Integration and the Success of Disadvantaged Students: A Research Evaluation” About Camea Davis Dr. Camea L. Davis (she/her) serves as the Director of Knowledge with a focus on impact evaluation. In this role, she guides the collective work of producing new and honoring existing forms of knowledge and ways of knowing, while dismantling systemic barriers to sharing and learning. Davis is a poet, educator, and educational researcher with a heart for urban youth and communities. Her research focuses on youth activism, racial justice in teacher education, critical collaborative ethnography, and critical poetic inquiry. Davis has published in Qualitative Inquiry; Equity & Excellence in Education; The Journal of Middle School Education; Art/Research International: A Transdisciplinary Journal; Ubiquity: The Journal of Literature, Literacy, and the Arts; The Journal of Hip Hop Studies; and The Journal of School and Society. Davis has authored conference papers for the American Educational Research Association, the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, The National Council on Teachers of English, The National Association of Multicultural Educators, The National Performance Network, The Kennedy Center, The International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry, and presented a Tedx Talk through performance poetry on the topic of  language diversity in schools. Davis earned her Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Multicultural Education, and Educational Technology from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, a Masters in Arts of Teaching from Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin Madison. She currently works from Atlanta, Georgia and enjoys reading for leisure, writing poetry, and watching stand up comedy. This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Karla and Jeff discuss Karla's conversation with Jasmin Cardenas, theatre director and activist from Workers Teatro. The dialogues focus on the reciprocal and multiple intersections of the arts and labor issues: how can labor improve in the arts and how can the arts contribute to systemic changes in labor? In this episode you'll learn: How theatre techniques, like Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, can contribute to dialogues about labor in Chicago; What the arts may learn from labor movements in other sectors; and  The ways teaching artists can act as facilitators for important dialogues about worker's experiences. Some things from the episode: Workers TEATRO Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed Community Writing Project and Workers Teatro collaboration with University of Illinois Chicago Jasmine's solo commissioned work with 1st Stage About Jasmine Cardenas Over the past 15 years Jasmin has taught, directed and devised with community members, adults and youth throughout the city for WorkersTEATRO (Co-Founder), Workers Resistance Theater (Co-Founder), Lookingglass Theater, Silk Road Theater Project, Adventure Stage Chicago, Lifeline Theater, Chase Elementary and at Carpenter Fine Arts, to name a few.  In 2019 she facilitated creative youth leaders from across Chicago's city and neighborhoods and organizations to create the 2019 Youth Speak: RIGHTS OF CHICAGO'S CREATIVE LEADERS. This was in partnership with Chicago Park District's  Arts & Culture Culture Unit, led be Meida McNeil, and youth leaders from Albany Park Theater Project, Free Street Theater, Kumba Lynx, Move Me Soul, YOUMedia, Columbus Park  Inferno Youth Media Team, Free Spirit Media & the adults who support their learning, growing  and thriving. Our gatherings were held at Chicago Parks across the city.  Using Theater of the Oppressed she uses the tool of theater for social justice work. With Pastor Phil Jackson she Co-Founded Ambassadors for a United Lawndale; working towards racial reconciliation between African American and Latino Youth on the SW side of the city. Supported by The MacArthur Foundation she traveled with 20 students to Mexico to learn about the African presence in Mexico.  She served on the Board of The Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed (PTO) and was the Lead Organizer of the 2011 International PTO Conference held in Chicago. Along with her students, recipient of the 2010 Public Square (Illinois Humanities Council) Award Art Urges, Art Voyages – Looking for Democracy Film Contest. Using her specialization in Creative Drama Jasmin has been teaching children, parents and educators (across the ages 0-100) of the many literacy benefits that can be experienced in bringing stories to life. This episode was produced by Karla Estela Rivera. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? Co-hosts Ashraf and Jeff discuss Ashraf's conversation with Sana Jafri, from the Chicago Learning Exchange. They discuss unconventional pathways to systems change work, radical imagination, and the goal of social capital. Ashraf and Jeff debrief by thinking about the “upward spiral." In this episode you'll learn: How immersive learning opportunities can infuse new knowledge in professionals; The power of radical imagination in systems change; and  How to lead to an upward spiral. Some things from the episode: Chicago Learning Exchange Critical Network Literacy by Kira Baker-Doyle Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone  The Clinton Foundation Fellowship Teen Arts Pass in Chicago Skillman Foundation About  Sana Jafri is the Executive Director of the Chicago Learning Exchange (CLX), a nonprofit network of 200+ youth-serving organizations in Chicago's out-of-school time learning ecosystem. Sana has been with CLX for over 8 years and during this time, her accomplishments include creating the City of Chicago's first festival for experiential learning entitled Chicago Learning Days as well creating the Brother Mike Award – a $5,000 no-strings attached award for out-of-school time mentors in Chicago.This episode was produced by Ashraf Hasham. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? co-host Karla meets with Tamara Anderson who moderated an event recently—in partnership with the Teaching Artists Guild, Zinn Education Project, Black Lives Matter at School, and Creative Generation—titled, “A Day of Purpose: Decolonizing Arts Education with Black Lives Matter at School.” This event was a professional development opportunity for teaching artists that focuses on the ongoing activations and reflections from BLM at School's Year of Purpose, which aims to uplift Black students and undo institutional racism.  In this episode you'll learn: About ongoing issues that teaching artists face with school districts and employers who are banning reading material in classrooms; Discover resources for teaching artists to use in expanding their curriculum with a lens to Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI); and How to start conversations with their employers about broadening the canon of artists that are represented in their programming. Some things from the episode: Digital Native Land Map Black Lives Matter at School Curriculum Principles for Building Anti-Racist Theatre Systems "Decolonization is not a metaphor" by Eve Tuck and K. Wayne Yang Examples from Black Lives Matter at School Week in DC this year Tamara Anderson is a multi-talented actor, singer, writer, and director. She has been featured in musicals and plays across the country and in multiple TV, film, and commercials like The Blacklist and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She is an advocate for children and teens, an anti-racist trainer, a professional artist, editor, freelance journalist, and blogger with over 24 years of experience as an educator. Tamara is currently an adjunct at West Chester University in the Education Policy Department. Her production company, The Gumbo Lab, features a virtual platform for Black female identifying and Black queer solo artists and an annual ten-minute film festival. Her BIPOC Database and Resource Guide connects BIPOC creatives to work in the industry. She is one of the founding steering committee members of the National Black Lives Matter Week of Action at Schools, a founding member of the Racial Justice Organizing Committee, a founding member of Melanated Educators Collective, a founding member of Opt-Out Philly, a previous steering committee member of the WE Caucus, a diversity consultant for the American Association of Physics Teachers, a Teach Truth organizer with Zinn Education Project, and on the National Advisory Council for Teaching Artists Guild (TAG). This episode was produced by Karla Estela Rivera. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change?, co-hosts Karla and Jeff discuss the change of seasons and Madeleine's interview with José Angel Salazar Marin from El Sistema Greece. Madeleine and José discuss the role of a musician in educating youth and changing the world - and how to go about doing that! Karla and Jeff break down the dialogue into practical steps for all arts educators towards a more holistic future. In this episode you'll learn: About a musician's responsibility to the holistic development of the learner; How access and creating space is an essential component for music education; and  Why action research can inform the field of music education. Some things from the episode: El Sistema, as a movement El Sistema Greece Action Research for Teaching Artists (sponsored by the Academy for Impact Through Music) Academy for Impact Through Music José Angel is one of the products of the highly-acclaimed and worldwide recognized model of music education known as “El Sistema” in Venezuela. Being educated and trained in performance, organization and management, José Angel has served as the Main Conductor and Artistic Director of both the regional youth orchestra and the symphony orchestra of his hometown Margarita Island, and invited as a guest conductor for different productions of prominent venezuelan orchestras. He has also taken different conducting masterclasses and seminars both as passive or active participant, such as the Italian Opera Academy by Riccardo Muti in Ravenna, the Hans Swarowsky Akademie with Manfred Huss in Vienna, among others. José Angel has been invited as a music teacher and conductor to assist in different Sistema inspired programs around the world, such as the Fundacion Orquesta Sinfonica Juvenil del Ecuador (FOSJE) in Ecuador, the Saint Lucia School of Music, and the El Sistema Sweden Dream Orchestra, where he also worked with underprivileged youth at risk, children in extreme poverty status, refugees and migrants, using music education as a tool for social integration and human development. Jose Angel serves currently as the Artistic Director of ESG, where he is very happy to contribute reproducing the venezuelan model, adapting it to the Greek society and culture, helping children and youth from very varied backgrounds and social status. This episode was produced by Madeleine McGirk. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode, episode transcripts, and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? Co-hosts Rachael Jacobs and Ashraf Hasham check in on their outlooks for 2023. Rachael interviews Astrid Jorgenson, the founder of Pub Choir, who focuses on community-based, collective music making. The discussions explore collaboration, inclusivity, new approaches to music-making. In this episode you'll learn: Why it is important to release competition in the arts and enjoy yourself; How collaborative and social music-making contributed to wellness and inclusion; and Strategies to achieve accessibility and inclusion in local projects. Some things from the episode: Astrid Jorgensen Wikipedia page Pub Choir on the Project (Australian TV) Pub Choir Pub Choir does Life in a Northern Town Failure in the Arts, check out this blog For the transcript, please visit the episode web page. About Astrid Jorgensen Astrid Jorgensen (she/her) is an Australian vocalist, conductor and composer. In 2017, Jorgensen founded Pub Choir in Meanjin (Brisbane, Australia). At each Pub Choir event, Jorgensen arranges a popular song and teaches it to a non-trained audience in three-part harmony, concluding with a performance which is filmed and shared on social media. Astrid has also worked as a producer for ABC Radio Brisbane, and has performed as a keyboardist in Australian indie rock band The Grates. She was awarded the 2019 Queensland Community Foundation Emerging Philanthropist of the Year as a result of her charitable work with Pub Choir. She was also a 2020 Queensland Young Australian of The Year nominee. In 2021 she was named one of the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians by the Asian-Australian Leadership Summit. This episode was produced by Rachael Jacobs. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? the co-hosts of the podcast - Ashraf Hasham, Rachael Jacobs, Madeleine McGirk, Jeff M. Poulin, and Karla Estela Rivera - reflect on their conversations throughout Season 2 and the myriad guests who made this season so rich and inspiring. The co-hosts revisit some of their favorite conversations, the questions that grew out of those discussions, and what they hope to bring into Season 3. In this episode you'll learn: What lingering questions our co-hosts continue to ponder; About the most inspiring moments to provide momentum into the new year; and How you can engage throughout Season 3 in 2023! ABOUT OUR CO-HOSTS You can find out more about each co-host on the Why Change? web page here. This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

During this episode of Why Change? the co-hosts of the podcast - Ashraf Hasham, Rachael Jacobs, Madeleine McGirk, Jeff M. Poulin, and Karla Estela Rivera - re-introduce themselves and share their hopes and plans for Season 3. The co-hosts discuss their multi-hyphenated personal and professional identities, how they plan to use those in the coming season, and the ways we can bring more joy into our work. In this episode you'll learn: A bit more about each co-host and their unique, diverse identities they bring to the discussion; The questions and perspectives they hope to explore in Season 3; and The ways they find joy in the hard work at the intersection of culture, education, and social change. ABOUT OUR CO-HOSTS You can find out more about each co-host on the Why Change? web page here. This episode was produced by Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. The audio is edited by Katie Rainey. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's web page and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Ed Humes. His latest is “The Forever Witness … How DNA and Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder.” We get an object lesson in the Three Ages of DNA, and while it reads like a fast-paced Cold Case on steroids – it provides details no fiction writer would dare to make up, like the unexpected involvement of the famous true crimes writer, Ann Rule, and a person whose DNA skills are familiar to fans of the PBS documentary series, “Finding your roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.”

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Madeleine and Jeff discuss their return to work and life after the 6th International Teaching Artists Conference in Oslo, Norway. They discuss Madeleine's interview with Dr. Chen Alon, a theatre activist, teaching artist, and professor in Israel/Palestine. The discussion contemplates an evolution of Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, bridging polarized communities, and hope. In this episode you'll learn: How theatre education activities can bridge polarized groups in a society; What ways teaching artists provide necessary contextualization in moments and spaces of conflict; and What practices cultivate hopeful actions of imagining new futures amidst conflict. Please download the transcript here. ABOUT CHEN ALON: Dr. Chen Alon is a theatre activist, director and scholar. Alon is the head of Community Theatre and Artivism (Art & Activism) Program in the Theatre Arts Department at Tel-Aviv University. Alon is a co-founder of Combatants for Peace, a movement of Palestinian and Israeli combatants who have abandoned the way of violence and struggle together non-violently against the occupation. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, with Suleiman Khatib, Co-Founder of Combatants for Peace (2017-2018). Activism in the complicated reality in Israel/Palestine led him, as a professional actor and director, to search and create new forms of activist theatre with conflicted groups of Palestinian and Israelis, prisoners, drug addicts, homeless people and youth. Alon is the founder of Holot Theatre, a company of African asylum seekers and Israeli citizens. The 'Polarized Model of Theatre of the Oppressed' that Alon has developed in the past two decades is depicted in the documentaries Disturbing the Peace (Stephen Apkon & Andrew Young, 2015), and Between Fences (Avi Mograbi, 2016). This episode was produced by Madeleine McGirk; the executive producer is Jeff M. Poulin. The artwork is by Bridget Woodbury. Creative Generation's Digital Media Producer is Daniel Stanley. This podcasts' theme music is by Distant Cousins. For more information on this episode and Creative Generation please visit the episode's webpage and follow us on social media @Campaign4GenC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

This episode is so smooth. We came back with an important part 3 to our most important series of the podcast: Distant Cousins. The first one was from the perspective of us, the hosts. The second was with a Black American man from the south. The third piece is from a son of a Chief and Queen Mother who grew up in the states in the 80's. Dr. Isaac Addae was able to add to this conversation by bringing salient and authentic points that can only come from his experience. We are beyond excited to share this one with you all. Exploring African American Masculinitieshttps://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1751-9020.2012.00498.xFollow him on instagram: @isaacaddaephdWebsite: https://linktr.ee/yaoaddaeFollow us on IG: @vllgboyzTik Tok: @vllgboyz2Intro: "Tell Me" - Ayamtu