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The Naked Texture Artist
The Naked Texture Artist - Myriam Catrin - Episode 6

The Naked Texture Artist

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 55:39


We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text! The Naked Texture Artist is a podcast where VFX/animation veterans have deep and honest conversations about their challenges and growth as working artists.  Welcome to the sixth and penultimate slice from my conversation with the Dragon Lady. In this part I finally bring up the reason I wanted to talk to her: Is Myriam Catrin the world's best texture artist? Her work speaks for itself, but more than ability and talents, it is Myriam's humanity that make her one of the great and truly special artists. I am sure you will agree, when you have listened to her take on all the greatness talk. There is no sunshine without occasional darkness: Myriam shares a very personal episode, where her work broke her and how she managed to steer herself back to health again.  If you want to know the innerworkings of one of the best texture artists in VFX today, the highs and the lows, Myriam shares very generously and fearlessly of her experience. Enjoy! Myriam is a fantastic artist, who's work and interests reach far beyond VFX.  Do yourself a favour, please, and explore and support the amazing work Myriam also does:  https://www.artstation.com/myriamcatrin  Sadly her amazing comic book, Passages, is currently sold out. But look out for new print runs here:  https://shop.publicdomain.paris/product/passages-myriam-catrin  Myriam has also recently contributed beautiful artwork to the Modern Calligraphy Bible:  https://schifferbooks.com/products/modern-calligraphy-bible  As well as the exciting project Nariko's Voyage, which is in development for TV: https://www.narikosvoyage.com/  We also talk about the multi-facetted Martin Hill, who's excellent pottery can be found here: https://www.martinhillceramics.com/ Hokusai of legend:  https://images.app.goo.gl/S1PvUoHf7wVptqNJ6  We refer back to Steven Pressfield's indispensable book The War of Art. Read it many, many times. It will enable you to do your best work: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/  Myriam refers to the breakthrough style of Alberto Mielgo, who of course created the seminal Jibaro episode for Love Death + Robots  https://www.albertomielgo.com/  The Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartist Contact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtextureartist/ Music copyright belongs to Tycho for the song Awake - https://tychomusic.com/ Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

The Naked Texture Artist
Naked Pixels - How To Start An Asset (Myriam Catrin) - Advice for Working Artists

The Naked Texture Artist

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 7:56


We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text! On The Naked Texture Artist, I have deep and honest conversations with working artists.Here is a snippet, which is genuinely useful advice for any artist:The Dragon Lady, Myriam Catrin, explains, her process for getting film quality assets off to a good start.Enjoy!If that was useful for you, feel free to share the podcast with your friends and colleagues. I would appreciate your help.You can catch the full conversation on The Naked Texture Artist, wherever you get your podcasts.Thanks for listening!The Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartist Contact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.com Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtextureartist/ Music copyright belongs to Tycho for the song Awake - https://tychomusic.com/ Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

ExplicitNovels
Cáel Leads the Amazon Empire, Book 2: Part 12

ExplicitNovels

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025


Companions, History and Heroism.By FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.There are two distinct phases of falsehood. In the first, you realize you can lie to those closest to you. In the second, you realize you shouldn't.(And the stars continue to shine forth)"Stop trying to save me," Pamela remarked, once she was sure we were alone once more."Ask me to do something I'd at least consider doing," I sighed. "Let's go back to the party, I'm not sure where we are.""You've been walking in one big circle, Dummy," she chided me.Why was she letting me off the hook for walking off with the Grand Villain in the scheme of things? Well, if she started hitting me, she probably wasn't sure she could stop."One of these days I'm going to screw up and not get out of it," I noted sadly."That is the epitaph of anyone who has ever taken up a weapon and a cause," Pamela smiled.Maybe she wasn't angry with me."Why aren't you more pissed off?" I wondered."You are a good guy, Cáel," Pamela enlightened me. "That means you are going to reach out to people you think you can save. Personally, I don't think Alal can be, but then I'm biased.""Guy coming back from the dead?" I inquired."Damn right. No more surefire way to anger an assassin than to come back from the dead," she related. "Did you take note of his body?""Not really. What did I miss?" I requested."It didn't look right," Pamela shook her head. "Nothing more specific than that. I was hoping, since you touched him, you might have picked something else up.""Nope. I was too busy slipping a GPS locator on him," I grinned."You don't have one and the technology doesn't work that way, ya numbskull," she play slapped my left bicep."Wouldn't it be cool if it did?" my grin broadened."Laugh it up, Monkey-boy," Pamela countered. "Buffy would have you tagged like a mule deer in Yellowstone.""Eek," I gasped. "Point taken.""Well, " Pamela huffed."He's going to kill my soul," I observed. "Now I'm sure of it. All of that discussion was just gauging my personality so that when he offs me, he can become Cáel Nyilas / Wakko Ishara." Pause."Good for you," Pamela let go of a tense breath. She didn't have to ask."The whole Condottieri situation is a scam," I passed on that bit of information I'd first put together with the Vizsla. "It never left Granddad's control. Currently he's going to use various other factions to kill off the Condottieri and Illuminati leadership that oppose him, then it is Unity Time.""If he takes your place, that gives him leverage on the Amazon Council plus your appeal to the 9 Clans and the Earth  and  Sky," Pamela helped me work things through. "He couldn't get his hooks into the Egyptians because they knew too much about him. Matters of race stymied his efforts with the Earth  and  Sky and Seven Pillars.""Except I saved Temujin and he's been supplying them with weapons and tech for over fifty years," I told her. "Even when he was dead, his plan was working, he had predicted the path that warfare would take, invested wisely and left orders to implement his plans. When the time came, they were ready to take out the Seven Pillars.""Without you saving Temujin, the E and S wouldn't have cared, but you," Pamela nodded. "If it comes down to his coalition of Illuminati, Condottieri, Amazons and 9 Clans, the Egyptians will join him, Global Unification has been their goal all along," she continued. "Besides, you made one hell of a positive impression on them the only time you've met. Bang up job, Stud.""Temujin will join as well. He's anything but suicidal," I finished the roll call of my fate. We were almost back to the rave by this time. "You know, you could kill me and short-circuit all of this mess," I reminded her."No way. I plan to win, damn it," Pamela patted me on the back. "Save the Dum-sel in Disrepute, slay the Evil Warlord and re-retire with a boatload great-grandbabies to spoil.""I gave the Vizsla a clue," I let Pamela know the possible complications to her plan. "In 1847, one General of the Condottieri tried to have the Italian Black Hand kill another. Unfortunately, the victim in question was a puppet for Grandpa and the assassin team attacked them both. Because they saw his face, he hunted them back to their base and slaughtered the entire Verona Chapter house of the Wolf.""He must have fucked up a few other times as well," Pamela assured me. Speaking of miscalculations, Anya, Katalin and Orsi broke from the thrashing mob and ran up to me."Your crazy ex-girlfriend called," Anya seemed steamed. "She insisted must she talk to you." At first glance, it would be 'which crazy ex-GF', except only one had Anya's phone number. I took her phone."Bonjour, ma petite amie méchante ," I greeted Anais, the Mountie, in French. Yes, I was calling her a 'meanie'."Cáel, how are you? Where are you?" she was truly concerned. I didn't doubt her sincerity. I also didn't doubt she was convinced she knew what was best for me, as well."I've talked with the Hungarian Police too," I let my pique come through. "You screwed me over. I asked you to let me handled this and you didn't.""You are still a Jerk," she snapped. "I've been trying to help. And from the sounds of it, you are at a party.""It's a rave. It is a rave brought about by the police keeping people penned up in the town all afternoon. Now, if you would stop treating me like a freaking child, you would realize that I'm actually safer in a crowd than I am alone, holed-up in some room without a weapon because you've made it so that the TEK is now keeping a sharp eye on me," I retorted."Can't you tell I'm trying to help you?" she got loud, on the cusp of becoming enraged."Yes. I called you, asking for help. I also called to apologize, without making it sound like some lame stupid stunt to get you back. I'm in real trouble here and I've put other people in danger at the same time," I told her. And yes, I planned to get some 'Anais' when I got back to North America."I'm telling you," she persisted, "let Hungarian law enforcement help you.""I'm trying to make you understand," I countered, "that this is a situation that the police can't help me with. I called you because I believed I could trust you, even though you hate me.""I'm angry with you, Cáel. I don't hate you," she grumbled. "I am trying to help.""If I didn't believe that, I wouldn't still be talking to you, Anais," I allowed. "What did Timothy tell you?""Is that all you care about?" she grumbled."Actually, this is me trying not to be a selfish jackass," I said. "People are in danger because of me and I need to make sure they are safe before I take care of myself.""That's, very unlike you," Anais sounded unsure."I've been doing some growing up since graduation," I replied. "I only wish I'd grown smarter.""I, I'm sorry about your Papa," she quieted down."They gunned him down in his own home," I told her. "Dad never touched a gun in his life and they shot him with an assault rifle.""Oh, well, I understand your Federal Justice Department is investigating the matter," Anais tried to comfort me. "I talked with your Prosecutor Castello. She wouldn't tell me much.""Pity," I mumbled. "I know they are having difficulties.""It is an American problem," she noted."Not really," I sunk in my hooks. "We've been working with MI-6 and the CIA. They are all part of that international task force I told you about {see last chapter}.""Yes, how did you get Irish diplomatic status? That doesn't make any sense," she perked up. Anais liked puzzles. Actually, she liked solving conundrums. It made her a great cop."We are missing the party," Monika protested, in German."That's right. Tell your EX-girlfriend good-bye, Cáel," Anya insisted loudly."Who is that?" Anais groused."It is Anya, the Bulgarian mechanical engineer. We've had sex since you and I last talked and I think she's feeling a tad possessive," I explained.Pause."Bastard," Anais seethed. I was sure her cunt was twitching already. "Fine. I talked with your roommate, he says you have my uniform in a dress bag and my boots in a sealed box, so I forgive you. Anyway, he said Odette called, and she gave him a number to give to you."Since it didn't have 555 in it, I had hopes it was genuine. This was not the time to give Anais the quick kiss-off."I appreciate it, Anais," I sighed with relief. "Have you decided which restaurant you want to go to when I get back?""I haven't given it much thought, Cáel," I could feel her defrosting further. "How can I keep in touch with you?""Ugh, I don't have my own phone right now. Tomorrow I'm going to steal some means of conveyance and, " I grinned."Don't tell me that," Anais complained. "I'm still an officer of the law.""Well, the new 'me' is trying to be more honest with you, Anais. I've got to get out of town tomorrow. Would you rather I lied to you, again?" I confounded her."Well, no. Try to be careful, prends soin de mon amour," she sighed."I will call you as soon as I'm able. Thank you again," I signed off."I still say, 'that one' is confused about her 'ex' status," Orsi teased me."Do you know what is worse than having one woman save your soul?" I tossed out to them. They could not divine an answer. "Having three women do it at the same time, for different reasons. Now I believe we have a party starving for our attention."(Reunions)Pamela had convinced me the motorcycle driver who belonged to our newly acquired BMW K1600 GT would be at least four hours regaining consciousness and getting himself untied. We had stopped at a petrol station along the 431, between Kiszombor, Hungary and the Romanian border. She wanted to fuel up before the border crossing, in case things didn't work out, you know, with our guns and this stolen vehicle.She was already peeved that I'd stopped in Szeged to pick up a few pounds of paprika. Rumor had it that the fields around that stretch of the Tisza produced the highest quality of that spice on the planet, especially the sweet kind. Pamela pointed out I knew 'jack' about cooking. I agreed. What I did know was cooks, the female variety.Fresh spice from the 'source' was way better than a dozen roses, even with a box of chocolates added. Did I have a cook lined up in New York? No, but I was sure I could find one. Wait! Yasmin, my Brazilian, ex-Super Cop, hottie should be back in town by now. If she didn't cook, she'd definitely have a friend I could seduce.Honest to Ishara, I was starting to believe this constant 'work-work-work' was ruining my normally poor judgment where sex and fidelity were concerned.Pamela was getting some lunch for us while I gassed up my crotch-rocket. My luck kept being, exceptional. Two Hungarian motorcycle troopers showed up; both were women and they apparently had decided that I was worthy of attention. Hey, I'm good-looking, and I was wearing a ballistic vest. (The durability of my long coat wasn't so obvious.) "Nice bike," the first one, the one directly confronting me, said. "Thanks. It is a KT1600 GT, 2009," I smiled. "What are you two on?" "Yamaha FJR1300A's," she answered. I put up the nozzle, capped the tank and walked over to her conveyance. It was a really sweet ride. "You have a gun," she noted calmly. She and her partner both had their hands on their holstered weapons. Since the flaps were still down, I wasn't panicking. "Yes. More than one in fact," I kept pretending to look over her bike while I was really scoping her out. I'd nailed all six boat girls and then had the Macedonian babe for breakfast. So I still had three good sexual bangs in me before dusk and these two were nice and pleasant enough. "Do you have permits for those?" she asked. Her partner was calling something in. "Are we still in Hungary?" I mused. The question was a joke. "I believe we are," she smiled. Sure, I may have been a dangerous felon, but I was a nice looking and engaging one."Nope. I'm afraid not," I sighed. She understood my English. "Why are you so armed?" she kept calm. "Are you law enforcement somewhere?" "Does a secretive, non-governmental, paramilitary organization count?" "No," she sighed. "That sounds rather criminal. So, what are you carrying?" That was a nice way of saying 'give me your gun'."Left, right, back, or ankle?" I replied. "Which one do you want first?" "Let's try this again. Can I see some form of ID?" she remained rather comfortable despite this having to be the most bizarre traffic stop of her career."I'm reaching around to my right rear jean pocket for it," I related. Something dating Anais had taught me was that you always tell an on-duty cop what you are doing before you do it.She nodded, so I pulled out my NY Driver's license, my US passport and my Irish Diplomatic ID. She began looking them over. "You are Cáel Nyilas?" she looked over my documents. "If that who it says I am, then yes," I grinned.For a second, she was P-O'ed, then she realized I was playing with her. She snorted in amusement and returned to looking over my stuff.   "Nyilas is a Hungarian name," she hummed. "Székely," I clarified. "My family emigrated to America at the end of World War II. I've actually come back here to look over the homeland." "You couldn't land in Bucharest?" she handed me my ID back. "What?" I feigned an insult to my intellect. "Hungarian women are far prettier.""You don't appear to be Dortmund Schuyler," her partner looked me over.

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featured Wiki of the Day

fWotD Episode 2818: Ada Wong Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Tuesday, 21 January 2025 is Ada Wong.Ada Wong is a character in Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan), a survival horror video game series created by the Japanese company Capcom. Ada was first mentioned in the original Resident Evil (1996), before being introduced as a supporting character and antiheroine in Resident Evil 2 (1998). The character was initially conceived as a researcher named Linda for the prototype of the second game, but her name was changed to Ada and she was rewritten as a spy and mercenary for the final build to connect its story to that of the original. Over the course of the series, Ada is often hired to steal biological weapons for various organizations, although she betrays her employers on numerous occasions to save protagonist Leon S. Kennedy from dire situations.Ada is featured in several Resident Evil games, novelizations, and films, and has also appeared in other game franchises such as Project X Zone, Teppen, and Dead by Daylight. Several actresses have portrayed the character. Sally Cahill, Courtenay Taylor, Jolene Andersen, and Lily Gao, among others, have provided Ada's voice for her video game and animated appearances, while Li Bingbing and Gao have played her in the live-action Resident Evil films.Critics have positively responded to Ada as a character, highlighting her intelligence and resourcefulness as her key personality traits. Several journalists have praised Ada's portrayal as a femme fatale, and cited her as an example of a female character who is as competent and skilled as her male counterparts. Due to Ada's Asian ethnicity, however, concerns that the character perpetuates the Orientalist trope of the "Dragon Lady" have also been raised. Ada's outfits—particularly her red dress from Resident Evil 4 (2005)—have been brought up in discussions pertaining to the male gaze and criticized for being overtly sexualized. Gao's performance as Ada in the 2023 remake of Resident Evil 4 received unfavorable reviews.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:01 UTC on Tuesday, 21 January 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Ada Wong on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Emma.

The Naked Texture Artist
The Naked Texture Artist - Myriam Catryn - Episode 5

The Naked Texture Artist

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 64:13


We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text!The Naked Texture Artist is a podcast where VFX/animation veterans have deep and honest conversations about their challenges and growth as working artists.This is the fifth episode with the matchless Myriam Catrin, The Dragon Lady, who for multiple decades have created textures and looks for some of cinema's most memorable assets in modern times. In my opinion Myriam has been producing some of the world's absolutely best texture work for decades!Over the course 4 hours in 2021, we had an in-depth and very wide ranging conversation. If you have not listened to the first four, do yourself a favour and check them out as well. In this episode we talk a lot about what artists inspire Myriam and other people, who influence and have changed how Myriam creates art. Myriam describes her ambitious comic book side project Passages and finally weighs in on, where storytelling in film today leaves her cold – particularly when it comes to one-dimensional female roles.Myriam is a fantastic artist, who's work and interests reach far beyond VFX. Do yourself a favour, please, and explore and support the amazing work Myriam also does:https://www.artstation.com/myriamcatrinSadly her amazing comic book, Passages, is currently sold out. But look out for new print runs here:https://shop.publicdomain.paris/product/passages-myriam-catrinMyriam has also recently contributed beautiful artwork to the Modern Calligraphy Bible:https://schifferbooks.com/products/modern-calligraphy-bibleAs well as the exciting project Nariko's Voyage, which is in development for TV:https://www.narikosvoyage.com/Footer:The Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard.Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartistContact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.comFollow us on https://twitter.com/nakedtexture and https://www.instagram.com/thenaThe Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartist Contact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.com Follow us on https://twitter.com/nakedtexture and https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtextureartist/ Music copyright belongs to Tycho for the song Awake - https://tychomusic.com/ Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

KPFA - Bookwaves/Artwaves
October 3, 2024: Francine Prose, Reflections on 1974 and the Pentagon Papers

KPFA - Bookwaves/Artwaves

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 59:58


Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   Francine Prose, “1974: A Personal History” Francine Prose, author of “1974, A Personal History” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. The author of twenty novels and ten books of non fiction, Francine Prose is best known for such novels as “Lovers at the Chameleon Club, 1932,” “The Vixen,” “Household Saints” and “Mister Monkey,” and non-fiction such as “Anne Frank: The Book, the Life, The Afterlife,” Francine Prose has also written two short story collections , and a picture book. Two of her novels have become films, and one, “The Glorious Ones,” became a Broadway musical. In this book, she recalls her time hanging out with Anthony Russo, who along with Daniel Ellsberg, was responsible for The Pentagon Papers, in San Francisco in 1974 and then a few months later, in New York, capturing the vibe of what it was like to live in that time and place, and differences between then and now. Complete Interview.   Josh Costello, Artistic Director, Aurora Theatre Company Josh Costello, the Artistic Director of Aurora Theatre in Berkeley since 2019, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Second of two parts. Before taking on the role of Artistic Director at Aurora, Josh Costello was the founding Artistic Director of Impact Theatre and Artistic Director of Explanded Programs at Marin Theatre Company. He directed several plays at Aurora prior to becoming Artistic Director, and was Director of “Eureka Day,” which is opening on Broadway in a few months. Recorded August 22. 2024 in the KPFA studios. Complete Interview.   Review of “Private Lives” by Noel Coward, directed by KJ Sanchez, at ACT Tony Rembe (Geary) Theater through October 6, 2024.   Review of “Mexodus” at Berkeley Rep Peets Theatre through October 20, 2024.     Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Time. Closing dates are sometimes extended. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  See website for highlights from the 10th Annual Bay Area Book Festival, June 1-2, 2024. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.  Monthly Event Calendar. BookShop West Portal. Monthly Event Calendar. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actors Ensemble of Berkeley. See website for specific days and times, and for staged readings at LaVal's Subterranean Theater. Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  See website for upcoming readings. African American Art & Culture Complex. See website for calendar. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre Noel Coward's Private Lives, September 12 – October 6, Toni Rembe Theatre. A Whynot Christmas Carol, November 26-December 24, Toni Rembe Theatre. Aurora Theatre  Fallen Angels by Noel Coward, October 19 – November 17. Awesome Theatre Company. Por La Noche (By Night), October 11 – 26, 2024. See website for information. Berkeley Rep. Mexodus, September 13 – October 20, Peets Theatre. The Matchbox Magic Flute, October 18 – December 9, Roda Theatre. Berkeley Shakespeare Company. See website for upcoming shows. Boxcar Theatre. Nightmare House on Franklin Street, October 18 – November 1. New Years Eve at the Speakeasy, Jan. 1, 2025. Magic Man, Jan 3 – June 2, Palace Theatre. Brava Theatre Center: New Roots Theatre Festival, November 14-17. See calendar for current and upcoming productions. BroadwaySF: Wicked, August 28 – October 13, Orpheum. See website for events at the Orpheum, Curran and Golden Gate. Peter Pan, October 29 – November 3, Golden Gate. Kimberley Akimbo, November 6 – December 1, Golden Gate. See website for special events. Broadway San Jose:  Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert, October 9-10. 2024. Clue, October 29 – November 3, 2024. California Shakespeare Theatre Upcoming season to be announced. Center Rep: Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring September 8 -29.  Dragon Lady, written and performed by Sara Porkalob, October 27 – November 24. Central Works  The Contest by Gary Graves, Oct. 19 – Nov. 17. Cinnabar Theatre. Gutenberg! The Musical January 17-26, 2025, Warren Theatre, Sonoma State University. Club Fugazi. Dear San Francisco ongoing. Check website for Music Mondays listings. Contra Costa Civic Theatre See website for upcoming shows. Curran Theater: See website for special events.. Custom Made Theatre. In hibernation. Cutting Ball Theatre. See website for information and notice of a final production. 42nd Street Moon. See website for upcoming productions. Golden Thread  11 Reflections: San Francisco, October 4-5, Brava Theatre Center. See website for other events. Hillbarn Theatre: Wait Until Dark, October 17 – November 3. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body by Lisa B. Thompson, directed by Margo Hall. September 19 – October 6, 2024.  Fort Mason. Lower Bottom Playaz  See website for upcoming productions. Magic Theatre. Tigerbear Productions presents Ghost Rave. October 17-27.. See website for other events. Marin Theatre Company Yaga by by Kat Sandler, October 10 – November 3, 2024. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) Ride the Cyclone by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell, September 20 – October 27 (extended). The Gulf, An Elegy by Audrey Cefaly, October 18 – November 24. My Brother's Gift, based on the writings of Eva Geiringer Schloss and the poetry and paintings of Heinz Geiringer, every Sunday in October at 1 pm. Oakland Theater Project.  Angels in America, Parts I & II, September 27 – October 26, Marin Shakespeare Company, San Rafael. Odd Salon: Upcoming events in San Francisco & New York, and streaming. Pear Theater. Once On This Island, September 13 – October 13, 2024. Playful People Productions. Everybody's Talking about Jamie,  October 26-November 3, Hoover Theatre. San Jose. Presidio Theatre. See website for complete schedule of events and performances. Ray of Light: The Rocky Horror Show, October 10-31, Oasis Nightclub. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko. San Francisco Playhouse. The Play That Goes Wrong, September 21 – November 9. SFBATCO.  See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: See website for upcoming schedule. Shotgun Players.  Choir Boy by Tarrell Alvin McCraney. September 24 – October 26 (extended). South Bay Musical Theatre: No, No Nanette,  Sept 28 – Oct. 19. Saratoga Civic Theater. Stagebridge: See website for events and productions. Storytime every 4th Saturday. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Lunatico  See website for upcoming productions. Theatre Rhino  Cabaret, November 21 – December 15. Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. King James by Rajiv Joseph, October 9 – November 3,  2024. Word for Word.  See website for upcoming productions. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org                                   . The post October 3, 2024: Francine Prose, Reflections on 1974 and the Pentagon Papers appeared first on KPFA.

Launching The Pilot
Terry and the Pirates (1952)

Launching The Pilot

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 52:51


Last on with suspect sound is episode 375 Terry and the Pirates (1952) "Macaco Gold" Hotshot Charlie's plane, with its cargo of gold bullion, is hijacked by the Dragon Lady's operatives while en route to Japan. Terry Lee and Chopstick Joe deduce that the gold could only be disposed of it the Portugese colony of Macao and Terry flies there to attempt to recover the precious cargo.

The Flyover Podcast
#28 - Lt Col Joshua Cadice (U-2 Dragon Lady and KC-135 Pilot)

The Flyover Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 41:05


Joined by Lt Col Joshua Cadice, a former KC-135 and U-2 Dragon Lady Pilot, we talked about the intricacies of aerial refueling, the difficulties of flying an aircraft on the edge of the atmosphere, and what the future of the Air Force looks like in terms of AI and ISR with a near peer adversary. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! *Views expressed are not endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or its components.*

LA Theatre Bites - Podcast
Dragon Lady @ Geffen Playhouse – Review

LA Theatre Bites - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 2:25


Dragon Lady @ Geffen Playhouse – 7.5 out of 10! Above Average! SEPTEMBER 9 - OCTOBER 6TH, 2024 www.latheatrebites.com

Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs
Ep.137 The Dragon Lady (Amanda Rudolph Owner of Drippin Dragons)

Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 79:27


Send us a Text Message.Monologue:MC of DS Art League Gala-Sponsors Needed! Grandma Michelle!Cyclist Idiots? Run By The CreekSouthwest Assigned SeatingGuest:During the pandemic, Amanda Rudolph's son wanted a bearded dragon for his birthday. His excitement faded, but caring for the dragon rekindled Amanda's passion for reptiles. Amanda found a community of reptile enthusiasts and rediscovered her own interests. Now, her home is filled with 23 dragons, each with a unique personality. They require significant care but offer affection and companionship. Amanda's family has embraced the reptile lifestyle, with her children enthusiastically helping and living their motto, “teamwork makes the dream work.” Now she is promoting expos and educating people about the joys and responsibilities of exotic pet ownership. Meet your Neighbors! Steve Mallett and Michelle Lewis meet the most interesting people, and discover the places and events that make Dripping Springs, Texas, a Hill Country oasis. Learn why every year, hundreds of people move to this small town just outside of Austin. Every episode features a local resident who's talent and past will make you want to know more about what draws so many unique people to this historical town. From ranchers to engineers, cowboys to entrepreneurs, bankers to bull riders. New episodes weekly!Support the Show. Sponsor: The Real Estate Pro's at The Mallett Integrity Team. Real Estate Done Right! Call them at 512-627-7018. Sponsor: The Lending Pros at Capital Farm Credit. Lending in Texas for over 100 years. Call them at 512-892-4425. Sponsor: M. Elliott Design. Tailored experience. Design as an investment. They can help you design for renovations, new construction or with the right furniture. Call Montana at 512-781-0224. Sponsor: Nomic Power Solutions your trusted partner in Austin for turnkey generator installation, service, and maintenance. Backup generators for your home. Call Cody and Dillon at 512-387-4232 Thanks for listening! Please follow us & leave a review. Apple PodcastsOur Website - Sign up for latest updates.mallettandmichelle@gmail.com

Puttin' On Airs
Little House Of The Dragon/Lady Kirby Update!

Puttin' On Airs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 4:24


First of all, before anyone gets worried... Lady Kirby is fine and back home recovering... but she did have to spend some time in the hospital because of a pretty serious stomach thing thats going around. That said, I almost did the latest episode without her... but I thought about it and I just didn't think that would hit for y'all and that y'all would probably have something better at a later time as opposed to an episode without the literal heart and soul of the show! Anywho, if you aren't caught up on either The HBO show House Of The Dragon OR our podcast Little House of The Dragon, now is the time to do so! I am going to let Kirby decide when she feels up to the task! Thanks for y'alls patience. Hope y'all enjoyed this week's POA! 'Corey WeLoveCorey.com to sign up for bonus stuff and help keep the lights on! Skeeew!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Puttin' On Airs
Little House Of The Dragon/Lady Kirby Update!

Puttin' On Airs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 4:23


First of all, before anyone gets worried... Lady Kirby is fine and back home recovering... but she did have to spend some time in the hospital because of a pretty serious stomach thing thats going around. That said, I almost did the latest episode without her... but I thought about it and I just didn't think that would hit for y'all and that y'all would probably have something better at a later time as opposed to an episode without the literal heart and soul of the show! Anywho, if you aren't caught up on either The HBO show House Of The Dragon OR our podcast Little House of The Dragon, now is the time to do so! I am going to let Kirby decide when she feels up to the task! Thanks for y'alls patience. Hope y'all enjoyed this week's POA! 'Corey WeLoveCorey.com to sign up for bonus stuff and help keep the lights on! Skeeew!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auscast Entertainment
S2#23 Alter Egos, Doggie Outrage + The Dragon Lady RETURNS.

Auscast Entertainment

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 42:34


This Weeks Show: Alter Egos: Aaron changes his name on Snapchat to that of his alter ego 'Darren'.  The Dragon Lady Returns: Deanna has a meltdown at the airport over her seat on the plane. Does where you sit really matter? Celebrity Tea Time: Katy Perry, Devil Wears Prada + Shannon Doherty. Noughties Comebacks: Which forgotten artists from the 2000s should make a comeback? Doggie Outrage: A couple in NSW are under attack because they put their dog on the counter of a fast food restaurant. Is it gross to put a doggy on the table? Dry July Taste Test: Aaron's half way through Dry July, so we taste test some of the non-alcoholic beverages making waves right now. Am I The A**Hole?: Celeste and Aaron share strong opinions on whether or not a couple are in the wrong for leaving a dry wedding. Indulge in an hour of witty banter and lively discussions with these cheeky 30-somethings, along with special guests from the entertainment industry and beyond. With their relatable humour, vibrant personalities and plenty of ‘blonde-moments', this entertainment-filled gossip-style comedy show is perfect for unwinding at the end of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles.   Follow us on Instagram. Give us a like on Facebook. Check us out on TikTok.   CREDITS: Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone. Panelist: Deanna Carbone. Content Warning: None. Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Tuesday @ 5pm (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auscast Comedy Channel
S2#23 Alter Egos, Doggie Outrage + The Dragon Lady RETURNS.

Auscast Comedy Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 42:34


This Weeks Show: Alter Egos: Aaron changes his name on Snapchat to that of his alter ego 'Darren'.  The Dragon Lady Returns: Deanna has a meltdown at the airport over her seat on the plane. Does where you sit really matter? Celebrity Tea Time: Katy Perry, Devil Wears Prada + Shannon Doherty. Noughties Comebacks: Which forgotten artists from the 2000s should make a comeback? Doggie Outrage: A couple in NSW are under attack because they put their dog on the counter of a fast food restaurant. Is it gross to put a doggy on the table? Dry July Taste Test: Aaron's half way through Dry July, so we taste test some of the non-alcoholic beverages making waves right now. Am I The A**Hole?: Celeste and Aaron share strong opinions on whether or not a couple are in the wrong for leaving a dry wedding. Indulge in an hour of witty banter and lively discussions with these cheeky 30-somethings, along with special guests from the entertainment industry and beyond. With their relatable humour, vibrant personalities and plenty of ‘blonde-moments', this entertainment-filled gossip-style comedy show is perfect for unwinding at the end of the day, accompanied by your favourite bubbles.   Follow us on Instagram. Give us a like on Facebook. Check us out on TikTok.   CREDITS: Hosts: Aaron Collis, Celeste La Scala & Deanna Carbone. Panelist: Deanna Carbone. Content Warning: None. Two Brunettes & A Gay is recorded LIVE every Tuesday @ 5pm (Adelaide Time) on Radio Italia Uno 87.6FM. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Karuna people. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Clemente
Louisa Treger: Dora Maar, 20th Century Women & Historical Fiction

San Clemente

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 44:09


Louisa Treger is the acclaimed author of four novels, The Lodger (2014), The Dragon Lady (2019) Madwoman (2022), a historical fiction Book of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times, and a Book of the Month in the Independent, and The Paris Muse (2024).  She has written for The Times, The Telegraph, Tatler, BBC History Magazine and English Heritage. Radio appearances include BBC Radio 3's Free Thinking Programme, and BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. Treger has a First Class degree and a PhD in English Literature from UCL, and currently lives in London. (Courtesy of Louisa's website ) Get her book here, or at your local bookshop.

The Naked Texture Artist
The Naked Texture Artist - Myriam Catrin - Episode 4

The Naked Texture Artist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 40:19


Send us a Text Message.The Naked Texture Artist is a podcast where VFX/animation veterans have deep and honest conversations about their challenges and growth as working artists.This is the fourth episode with the phenomenal Myriam Catrin, The Dragon Lady, who for multiple decades have created textures and looks for some of cinema's most memorable assets in modern times. Myriam is absolutely one of the world's very best texture artists (my calculation, not hers)!Over the course 4 hours in 2021, we had an in-depth and very wide ranging conversation. If you have not listened to the first three, do yourself a favour and check them out as well. In this episode we talk a lot about what makes Myriam tick as an artist, and how she thinks about her work as a texture artist.Myriam shares her experience in how to structure her texture work on an asset. She goes back in time and passes advice to her beginner self - how decoupling her thinking mind from her intuitive mind helps her not get stuck in her head. And it turns out that walking are simply a great part of an artist's arsenal of tools!Myriam is a fantastic artist, who's work and interests reach far beyond VFX. Do yourself a favour, please, and explore and support the amazing work Myriam also does:https://www.artstation.com/myriamcatrinSadly her amazing comic book, Passages, is currently sold out. But look out for new print runs here:https://shop.publicdomain.paris/product/passages-myriam-catrinMyriam has also recently contributed beautiful artwork to the Modern Calligraphy Bible:https://schifferbooks.com/products/modern-calligraphy-bibleAs well as the exciting project Nariko's Voyage, which is in development for TV:https://www.narikosvoyage.com/Footer:The Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard.Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartistContact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.comFollow us on https://twitter.com/nakedtexture and https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtextuThe Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartist Contact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.com Follow us on https://twitter.com/nakedtexture and https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtextureartist/ Music copyright belongs to Tycho for the song Awake - https://tychomusic.com/ Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Business Blasphemy
EP71: Assertive vs. Aggressive: Embracing Your Inner Dragon in Leadership

Business Blasphemy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 23:19 Transcription Available


Ever wonder why assertive women in leadership get labeled as aggressive?Inspired by the fierce characters in "House of the Dragon," we dive into how women can wield their strength and assertiveness without unfair judgment.In this episode, I share the story behind my nickname, "Dragon Lady," given to me by my students in England. My direct communication style was intimidating at first, but they soon respected me for my protective nature. This journey of balancing confidence with kindness will resonate with anyone who's felt misunderstood at work. I talk about the early challenges I faced and how I learned to distinguish between passion and pushiness.We also delve into the nuances of professional communication, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and preparation. This isn't just about dodging the aggression label; it's about building trust and respect through assertive, confident interactions. To help you master these skills, I introduce my six-week program, Ignite Your Inner Dragon, designed to refine your leadership presence and communication prowess. By Labor Day 2024, you could achieve a quiet confidence that transforms your professional and personal life. Tune in to start this transformative journey today.Check it out here: https://getcorporaterehab.com/innerdragonSupport the Show.Connect with Sarah: Join the Audacious Business Lab newsletter -- a weekly newsletter filled with no-nonsense strategies and insights to grow your business your way. Sign up here: https://getcorporaterehab.com/thelab Get the 13-page free workbook, 3 Ways Your Career is Sabotaging Your Business at https://getcorporaterehab.com/detoxfromcorporate Follow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Learn how to work with her HERE (getcorporaterehab.com/services) The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Corporate Rehab® Strategic Consulting.

The Aerospace Advantage
Episode 173 — Eyes in the Sky: From U-2 to Reaper and Beyond

The Aerospace Advantage

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 60:18


Episode Summary: In Episode 173 of the Aerospace Advantage, Eyes in the Sky: From U-2 to Reaper and Beyond, John “Slick” Baum chats with former U-2 pilot Maj Gen “Jake” Polumbo, USAF (Ret.), the highest-ranking officer to fly the Dragon Lady in combat, and long-time experienced MQ-9 pilot Lt Col Johnny Duray, who has risen through the ranks as a line pilot to a commander in the RPA world.  ISR is one of the most crucial capabilities military actors require at the strategic, operational and tactical levels. It all comes down to gaining a decision advantage over an adversary by knowing when and where to position forces to net desired effects, while minimizing points of vulnerability. While this macro goal may be timeless, the means of securing ISR data has evolved markedly. This episode will focus on this evolution by exploring the U-2, a Cold War icon manned ISR aircraft, and then discuss the uncrewed ISR mission through the lens of the MQ-9 Reaper, which can execute ISR, while also employ kinetic strike capabilities and a range of other functions. Both aircraft are tremendously capable, yet they speak to requirements from different eras. This is an incredible set of perspectives from some of the top experts who have “been there and done that”—you'll definitely want to listen. Credits: Host: John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Maj Gen H.D. "Jake" Polumbo, Jr., USAF (Ret.), Founding Partner and Senior Consultant, Two Blue Aces Guest: Lt Col John Duray, Commander, 9th Attack Squadron, Holloman AFB, USAF Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #space #system #GeneralAtomics Thank you for your continued support!

The Fifi, Fev & Nick Catch Up – 101.9 Fox FM Melbourne - Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola & Nick Cody

Vice President of Chinatown Melbourne, "Dragon Lady" and one of our faves Eng Lim joins us to talk big plans for Moomba and Fev's sexy legs.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/fifi-fev-and-nickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

早餐英语|实用英文口语
口语中听到“Dragon Lady”是什么意思呢?当然不是小龙女啦

早餐英语|实用英文口语

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 4:55


更多卡卡老师分享公众号:卡卡课堂送你一份卡卡老师学习大礼包,帮助你在英文学习路上少走弯路很多小伙伴看到“Dragon Lady”,会误以为指的是“小龙女”。而它真实的意思一定会让你大跌眼镜!1.母老虎,母夜叉一个女人咆哮起来就像龙在喷火,这样子的凶巴巴女人形象就叫dragon lady, 也就是我们说的母老虎,母夜叉样子的女人。但是有时候dragon lady 也不具有贬义,指女强人。比如英文版《慈禧太后》的书名即为Dragon Lady。另外,众所周知,我们都是龙的传人,所以这里《慈禧太后》的书名译为Dragon Lady也隐含了这一层意思。接下来,我们结合原声例句,来学习这个俚语的发音技巧和使用情景:情景一:I can just imagine what they're going to write about me. The Dragon Lady, career-obsessed.我闭着眼都能猜到他们会怎么写我:女权至上的霸道女人,工作第一。情景二:I got it. The Dragon Lady. Oh, Miranda? Let me talk to her.我拿到啦。是女魔头哦,马琳达?让我跟她说。

AVIATE with Shaesta
Shattering the Sky: Retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal, the First and Only Black Female U-2 Pilot

AVIATE with Shaesta

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 52:21


Introduction:Introduction of Col. Merryl Tengesdal (Retired), author of "Shatter the Sky: What Going to the Stratosphere Taught Me about Self-worth, Sacrifice, and Discipline."Brief overview of her unique achievement as the first and only African American woman to fly the U-2 spy plane.Background:Merryl's upbringing in the Bronx and her early fascination with space exploration.The journey from her childhood aspirations to joining the military with the goal of becoming an astronaut.Main Discussion:Career Challenges and Achievements:In-depth discussion on Merryl's experiences with the U-2 "Dragon Lady."The physical and mental demands of high-altitude flights.Overcoming barriers in a predominantly male-dominated field.Overcoming Societal Expectations:Merryl's personal battles with societal expectations and imposter syndrome.The importance of self-belief and perseverance in her success.Strategies and mindsets for overcoming similar challenges.Inspirational Insights:Merryl's perspective on what her achievements mean for diversity and representation in military aviation.How her story serves as an inspiration for resilience and determination.Personal Passions and Influences:Discussion on her love for "Star Trek" and "Golden Girls."The impact of childhood mentors on her life and career.Conclusion:Reflecting on Merryl Tengesdal's journey as a source of inspiration for the new year.Final thoughts and takeaways from the conversation.Additional Notes:Purchase "Shatter the Sky."The Motivation LabInformation on upcoming events or talks featuring Col. Merryl Tengesdal.

The Rancho Cordova Podcast
Col. Merryl Tengesdal, USAF

The Rancho Cordova Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 98:09


Today's podcast was taped 4 weeks ago, and we saved it to launch this week in honor of Veterans dat.  On this week show we speak to Merryl Tengesdal a retired career military officer who is the first and only Black woman to fly the United Sates Airforce's U-2 spy plane used for specialized high-altitude reconnaissance missions. She is one of five women and only the fourth Black person to be in the U-2 program. She shares the plane's nickname, The Dragon Lady. Tengesdal is a military veteran, aviator, and commander who served in both the US Navy and the US Air Force. Tengesdal had also served in the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan, and served as Director of Inspections for The Air Force Inspector General from October 2015 through August 2017, retiring at the rank of United States Air Force Colonel. Col. Tengesdal is a true hero and a formidable and accomplished woman. I really enjoyed our conversation and I think you will also. 

White Collar Crimes
Sante Kimes- The Dragon Lady

White Collar Crimes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 22:24


A judge once called her one of the most evil people she'd ever encountered in her courtroom. Sante would commit fraud, arson, and even murder in her lustful pursuit of property and power. Accompanied by her son, their strange and bizarre relationship would make them a deadly duo and a threat to anyone who crossed their path.

Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI) - The City University of New York (CUNY)
Daughter of the Dragon: Anna May Wongs Rendezvous with American History

Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI) - The City University of New York (CUNY)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 59:31


Born into the steam and starch of a Chinese laundry, Anna May Wong (19051961) emerged from turn-of-the-century Los Angeles to become Old Hollywoods most famous Chinese American actress, a screen siren who captivated global audiences and signed her publicity photoswith a touch of defianceOrientally yours. Now, more than a century after her birth, Yunte Huang narrates Wongs tragic life story, retracing her journey from Chinatown to silent-era Hollywood, and from Weimar Berlin to decadent, prewar Shanghai, and capturing American television in its infancy. As Huang shows, Wongs rendezvous with history features a remarkable parade of characters, including a smitten Walter Benjamin and (an equally smitten) Marlene Dietrich. Challenging the parodically racist perceptions of Wong as a Dragon Lady, Madame Butterfly, or China Doll, Huangs biography becomes a truly resonant work of history that reflects the raging anti-Chinese xenophobia, unabashed sexism, and ageism toward women that defined both Hollywood and America in Wongs all-too-brief fifty-six years on earth.

Aviatrix Book Review
WP46: USAF Lockheed U-2 'Dragon Lady' reconnaissance pilot Merryl Tengesdal talks about the physiological effects of flying on the edge of space

Aviatrix Book Review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 5:25


In this portion of my interview with retired USAF Colonel Merryl Tengesdal about her book Shatter the Sky, she talks about the physical challenges and long term physiological effects flying the U-2 had on her and her fellow Dragon Lady pilots. Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Buried Motives
The Dragon Lady and Her Son: Sante & Kenny Kimes

Buried Motives

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 76:26


Sante Kimes has been referred to as a Dragon lady, and for good reason. Her crimes included arson, slavery, theft, murder, and everything in between. One of the most disturbing things about Sante is that she taught and groomed her son, Kenny Kimes, into become a dirtbag to help her with her schemes. This is a case of a mother/son duo like none other! Follow us on FaceBook: https://m.facebook.com/Buried-Motives-107918331555188/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/buriedmotives Email us: buriedmotives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

STAGES with Peter Eyers
‘Minuscule Musical' - Performer, Podcast Producer & Musical Purveyor; Simon Hall

STAGES with Peter Eyers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 55:21


imon Hall (Yon) is best known for his work in comedy band Tripod. His solo projects include Second Wedding Singer, commissioned by the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and the Green-Room award-winning Mandaddy: Songs of Love and Love. More recently, Yon has also written songs for Dragon Lady starring Fiona Choi, Musical Fictions for the Sydney Writers' Festival and for upcoming video game musical, Stray Gods. As part of Tripod, Yon has performed on stage in the Edinburgh Festival, Montreal Comedy Festival and Melbourne Comedy Festival as well as with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Tripod have made countless TV appearances, including Just for Laughs Montreal, the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala, (Network Ten and ABCTV), Skithouse (Network Ten) and The Sideshow (ABCTV). Tripod have written songs for Monster Beach (Cartoon Network) and the video game Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (Ubisoft).2023 sees the release of Simon's six-episode podcast series: Minuscule Musical. Minuscule Musical is a show where the hosts have written a short (minuscule) musical where form, structure, and good taste is stretched to its limits and ultimately asks: What is a musical anyway? Each 25-minute episode features Yon (Tripod) and one of his guest collaborators (including Sammy J, Jude Perl, Margot Morales, Karl's Zaid, Andrew Patterson and Gillian Cosgriff) performing for the first time (and then discussing) their tiny show in front of a live audience.Subscribe and follow at minusculemusicalpodcast@gmail.comThe STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Lessons From The Cockpit
Battle Management with Colonel Mark "Boner" Waite

Lessons From The Cockpit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 99:16


Welcome to the sixty-fourth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! I am your host Mark Hasara, Air Force vet and KC-135 pilot. Colonel Mark Waite took a very interesting route to fill one of the most critical positions in the Air Force as Airborne Battle Manager, surveilling the air over a battlefield and directing fighters and bombers to targets. Boner was a Senior Director in the E-3 AWACS on the opening night of Desert Storm. He's a graduate of the US Air Force's Weapons School and later an instructor in the Command and Control division. Some of his most interesting lessons learned come from serving in the Al Udied CAOC during the Afghan elections and now working in the cyberspace world, both offensively and defensively. This episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is financially supported by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. Over one hundred thirty incredibly detailed Ready-to-Print side view profiles of famous aircraft are available on the www.wallpilot.com website, in four, six, and eight-foot-long prints. The E-3C Airborne Warning and Control System or AWACS aircraft from the 961st ACCS based at Kadena Air Base where Mark was stationed is available in the Ready-to-Print section. The RC-135 Rivet Joint provides battlefield electronic and signals intelligence to commanders and a Ready-to-Print graphic of the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron, the new RJ with the CFM56 engines is available on the Wall Pilot website. The U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane works closely with the other Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft on the battlefield through datalinks which Mark discussed in the podcast. The U-2R Dragon Lady continues to fly ISR missions all over the world at 70 years of age! The F-15E Strike Eagle was one of the airplanes in the Close Air Support role during the Afghan elections and this 335th Fighter Squadron Strike Eagle is loaded for that typical CAS role. The B-1B Lancer bomber carried out CAS missions during the war in Afghanistan. This B-1B graphic is the 77th Weapons Squadron flagship, a division of the US Air Force Weapons School. Thanks for downloading and listening to this of the LEssons from the Cockpit podcast, found on the www.markhasara.com website under the Podcast pulldown tab. The previous sixty-three episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show can be downloaded from my www.markhasara.com website.  

Lessons from the Cockpit
Battle Management with Colonel Mark "Boner" Waite

Lessons from the Cockpit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 99:16


Welcome to the sixty-fourth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! I am your host Mark Hasara, Air Force vet and KC-135 pilot. Colonel Mark Waite took a very interesting route to fill one of the most critical positions in the Air Force as Airborne Battle Manager, surveilling the air over a battlefield and directing fighters and bombers to targets. Boner was a Senior Director in the E-3 AWACS on the opening night of Desert Storm. He's a graduate of the US Air Force's Weapons School and later an instructor in the Command and Control division. Some of his most interesting lessons learned come from serving in the Al Udied CAOC during the Afghan elections and now working in the cyberspace world, both offensively and defensively. This episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is financially supported by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. Over one hundred thirty incredibly detailed Ready-to-Print side view profiles of famous aircraft are available on the www.wallpilot.com website, in four, six, and eight-foot-long prints. The E-3C Airborne Warning and Control System or AWACS aircraft from the 961st ACCS based at Kadena Air Base where Mark was stationed is available in the Ready-to-Print section. The RC-135 Rivet Joint provides battlefield electronic and signals intelligence to commanders and a Ready-to-Print graphic of the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron, the new RJ with the CFM56 engines is available on the Wall Pilot website. The U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane works closely with the other Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft on the battlefield through datalinks which Mark discussed in the podcast. The U-2R Dragon Lady continues to fly ISR missions all over the world at 70 years of age! The F-15E Strike Eagle was one of the airplanes in the Close Air Support role during the Afghan elections and this 335th Fighter Squadron Strike Eagle is loaded for that typical CAS role. The B-1B Lancer bomber carried out CAS missions during the war in Afghanistan. This B-1B graphic is the 77th Weapons Squadron flagship, a division of the US Air Force Weapons School. Thanks for downloading and listening to this of the LEssons from the Cockpit podcast, found on the www.markhasara.com website under the Podcast pulldown tab. The previous sixty-three episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show can be downloaded from my www.markhasara.com website.  

Late Night History
Episode 30: Merryl Tengesdal

Late Night History

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 72:03


Tonight's guest of the Late Night History podcast is Merryl Tengesdal. Merryl is a trailblazer in the world of aviation as she is, at this time, the only Black woman to ever fly the U-2 “Dragon Lady” spy plane. The U-2 spy plane has conducted high-altitude reconnaissance missions for the US since the 1950s and in the last 10-plus years has achieved a 97% mission success rate. The U-2 is unique in that it requires all pilots to wear specialized pressure suits to fly at altitude — which essentially makes them look more like astronauts than aviators in their single-seat cockpit. We discuss Merryl's life story from childhood to present day. Throughout the episode Merryl shares interesting anecdotes throughout her 13 years flying the U-2, including missions, often 8 hours or more, across five combat deployments.  She also tells us about the complicated nature of eating and drinking while in the cockpit. These meals come in toothpaste-like tubes and have some wild flavors like Zapplesauce, which is caffeinated, and even New England Clam Chowda — which as a Massachusetts guy, doesn't sound too appetizing even for me.  Merryl is the author of her memoir Shatter The Sky and has many additional anecdotes within those pages, including more detail about the humorous story she shares on here about chauffeuring Steven Spielberg to observe a landing of the Dragon Lady for the movie Bridge of Spies.  You can reach out to Merryl by visiting her website: https://merryltengesdal.com/

WE Ain't Seen Nothin Yet
Y4S2E4:Villains - Drop Dead Gorgeous

WE Ain't Seen Nothin Yet

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 66:13


WE fix Star Wars AGAIN, rename The Dragon Lady, and recast James Caan in Misery.    Review: Misery Quiz (45:00): Drop Dead Gorgeous   Twitter: @WEAintSeenNothinYet Facebook:@WEAintSeenIt Ethan: @PowerfulGoose, letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @babyweswee, letterboxd: babyweswee

The Naked Texture Artist
The Naked Texture Artist - Myriam Catrin - Episode 3

The Naked Texture Artist

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 27:26


The Naked Texture Artist is a podcast where VFX/animation veterans have deep and honest conversations about their challenges and growth as working artists.This is the third episode with the phenomenal Myriam Catrin, The Dragon Lady, who for multiple decades have created textures and looks for some of cinema's most memorable assets in modern times. Myriam is absolutely one of the world's very best texture artists (my calculation, not hers)!Over the course 4 hours in 2021, we had an in-depth and very wide ranging conversation. If you have not listened to the first two, do yourself a favour and check them out as well. In this episode we talk a lot about what makes Myriam tick as an artist, and how she thinks about her work as a texture artist.Myriam is a fantastic artist, who's work and interests reach far beyond VFX. Do yourself a favour, please, and explore and support the amazing work Myriam also does:https://www.artstation.com/myriamcatrinSadly her amazing comic book, Passages, is currently sold out. But look out for new print runs here:https://shop.publicdomain.paris/product/passages-myriam-catrinMyriam has also recently contributed beautiful artwork to the Modern Calligraphy Bible:https://schifferbooks.com/products/modern-calligraphy-bibleAs well as the exciting project Nariko's Voyage, which is in development for TV:https://www.narikosvoyage.com/Footer:The Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard.Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartistContact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.comFollow us on https://twitter.com/nakedtexture and https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtextureartist/Music copyright belongs to Tycho for the song Awake - https://tychomusic.com/Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.comThe Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartist Contact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.com Follow us on https://twitter.com/nakedtexture and https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtextureartist/ Music copyright belongs to Tycho for the song Awake - https://tychomusic.com/ Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

The Naked Texture Artist
The Naked Texture Artist - Myriam Catrin - Episode 2

The Naked Texture Artist

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 26:16


The Naked Texture Artist is a podcast where VFX/animation veterans have deep and honest conversations about their challenges and growth as working artists.This episode is the second of many with the one and only Myriam Catrin, The Dragon Lady, who for multiple decades have created textures and looks for some of cinema's most memorable assets in modern times. Myriam is absolutely one of the world's very best texture artists (my words, not hers)!Over the course 4 hours in 2021, we had an in-depth and very wide ranging conversation. In this episode we talk about the dreaded imposter syndrome, how Weta has changed since the old school days and what her best gig has been.Myriam is a fantastic artist, who's work and interests reach far beyond VFX. Do yourself a favour, please, and explore and support the amazing work Myriam also does:https://www.artstation.com/myriamcatrinSadly her amazing comic book, Passages, is currently sold out. But look out for new print runs here:https://shop.publicdomain.paris/product/passages-myriam-catrinMyriam has also recently contributed beautiful artwork to the Modern Calligraphy Bible:https://schifferbooks.com/products/modern-calligraphy-bibleAs well as the exciting project Nariko's Voyage, which is in development for TV:https://www.narikosvoyage.com/Footer:The Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard.Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartistContact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.comFollow us on https://twitter.com/nakedtexture and https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtextureartist/Music copyright belongs to Tycho for the song Awake - https://tychomusic.com/Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.comThe Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartist Contact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.com Follow us on https://twitter.com/nakedtexture and https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtextureartist/ Music copyright belongs to Tycho for the song Awake - https://tychomusic.com/ Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

The Naked Texture Artist
The Naked Texture Artist - Myriam Catrin - Episode 1

The Naked Texture Artist

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 41:36


The Naked Texture Artist is a podcast where VFX/animation veterans have deep and honest conversations about their challenges and growth as working artists.This episode is the first of many with the one and only Myriam Catrin, The Dragon Lady, who for multiple decades have created textures and looks for some of cinema's most memorable assets in modern times. Myriam is absolutely one of the world's very best texture artists (my words, not hers)!Over the course 4 hours in 2021, we had an in-depth and very wide ranging conversation. In this episode we talk about her beginnings as an artist; growing up drawing inspiration from cinema; the moment she decided to pursue this vocation; as well as her “pilgrimage” to the birthplace of VFX, working alongside her heroes at ILM in San Francisco.Myriam is a fantastic artist, who's work and interests reach far beyond VFX. Do yourself a favour, please, and explore and support the amazing work Myriam also does:https://www.artstation.com/myriamcatrinSadly her amazing comic book, Passages, is currently sold out. But look out for new print runs here:https://shop.publicdomain.paris/product/passages-myriam-catrinMyriam has also recently contributed beautiful artwork to the Modern Calligraphy Bible:https://schifferbooks.com/products/modern-calligraphy-bibleAs well as the exciting project Nariko's Voyage, which is in development for TV:https://www.narikosvoyage.com/The Naked Texture Artist is produced by Marque Pierre Sondergaard. Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thenakedtextureartist Contact us on thenakedtextureartist@gmail.com Follow us on https://twitter.com/nakedtexture and https://www.instagram.com/thenakedtextureartist/ Music copyright belongs to Tycho for the song Awake - https://tychomusic.com/ Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

Chitchat with E
Dark Humor, Take it or leave it.

Chitchat with E

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 40:33


In this episode I talk about a scene from "The Game", Dr's Office Waiting Room, humor, Is it really that funny Chris,? hmm , Agent Elvis on Netflix, Jussie Smollet Documentary, "Medusa, The Dragon Lady", !0 dogs, "She doesn't cook like my Grandmother" and Credits: Netflix - "Agent Elvis" Netlfix "Outrage" Chris Rock NY Post " Medusa Documentary - Jussie Smollet 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chitchatwithe/support

Aviatrix Book Review
WP2: Merryl Tengesdal, former US Navy and Air Force pilot, talks about taking off and flying solo in the U2 Reconnaissance 'Dragon Lady' Aircraft

Aviatrix Book Review

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 7:19


In this except from my conversation with Retired Air Forces Colonel Merryl Tengesdal, she talks about taking off in the U2 Reconnaissance aircraft with the assistance of 'pogos' - training wheels for the wings on this bicycle-gear configured aircraft with a 103' wingspan. Meet me at the Palm Springs Air Museum Gala on February 18th, or at WAI23 in Long Beach, CA from February 23rd - 25th. Buy your tickets for the Authors Connect Reading and Reception on opening night at Bogart & Co. at the Long Beach Convention Center from 7:30-9:30pm. I look forward to meeting you! Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Strange Recon Podcast
Strange Recon - Dragon Lady 7FEB23

Strange Recon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 124:43


Navy #Army #Airforce #Marines #Spaceforce #Coastguard #ce5 #ufo #paranormal #UAS #drone #quadcopter #hypersonic #intelligence #weird #military #USA #China #queefkingdom #StrangeRecon Help pay the bills by leaving a positive review or actually paying the bills by going to www.paypal.me/strangerecon Thank you to everyone who has kept this little one-man operation going! I have merchandise for a few of you! SOURCES https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/40054/adversary-drones-are-spying-on-the-u-s-and-the-pentagon-acts-like-theyre-ufos https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/u-2-spy-planes-snooped-on-chinese-surveillance-balloon

Lessons From The Cockpit
Intelligence Ops during the Cuban Missile Crisis 1962

Lessons From The Cockpit

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 83:26


Welcome to the fifty-second episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast, this will be one of those extreme aviation moments! My Mom and Dad were very worried when I was just a kid starting school. They watched television a lot a month and a half into my first school year, a guy named Walter Cronkite particularly. The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 had begun. Strategic Air Command's Operation during the Cuban Crisis of 1962 was declassified years ago and details the intelligence collection operations during the spring into winter of 1962. Lockheed U-2 spyplanes photographed nuclear-capable ballistic missiles in Cuba which could reach Washington DC in fourteen minutes. This is the intelligence collection story detailing the high and low-altitude reconnaissance missions over Cuba. Financial support for the Lessons from the Cockpit show comes solely from Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger.   The US Air Force U-2 spy plane was a star of the show in the Cuban Missile Crisis. A four, six, or eight-foot-long print of the Dragon Lady can be purchased here. The Navy's P2V Neptune maritime patrol airplane monitoring Russian commercial ships and submarines during the Cuban Missile Crisis can be purchased here. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast. This and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast can be found on my website at markhasara.com Next week's episode will cover the air-breathing nuclear response by Strategic Air Command and what B-47s, B-52s and the KC-97/KC-135 fleet did during the October and November Missile Crisis.  

You Need a Counselor Podcast
Military Life, with Dr. Skip Mondragon

You Need a Counselor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 52:00


This week Julie and Chrissa are joined by returning guest, Dr. Skip Mondragon. As you may remember, Skip is a proud medical doctor, Army vet, husband, father, grandfather and author of “Wrestling Depression is not for Wimps!” In this episode, we learn more about Dr. Skip's life in the Army and how he and his wife Sherry have worked together as a team through their challenges as a military family. We also got a glimpse into Sherry's book, "The Unlikely Yarn of the Dragon Lady." Connect with Skip online at: Web: www.wrestlingisnotforwimps.com His Book: www.amazon.com/author/skipmondragon Sharon's Book: https://tinyurl.com/bdec25jf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkipWNW Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkipWnw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skip-mondragon-66a2b436/ To start behavioral or mental health services in Iowa, call Heart and Solutions at (800) 531-4236. Connect with Heart and Solutions online at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featured Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselor Heart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Heartandsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/ Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

Archetypes
The Demystification of Dragon Lady with Margaret Cho & Lisa Ling

Archetypes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 46:30


Meghan engages in candid and illuminating conversations with Margaret Cho and Lisa Ling about the archetypes that try to limit and define Asian women. Meghan also explores the power of representation and finding your voice for the AAPI community and beyond. This episode also features sociologist Nancy Wang Yuen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heroes Behind Headlines
The Only Black Woman to Fly the Legendary U-2 Spy Plane

Heroes Behind Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 57:15


As the Cold War was taking shape in 1953, the United States accepted Lockheed Corporation's proposal to build the U-2 spy plane, out of absolute necessity. The program has been such a massive success for the US military and CIA, that the plane remains in service today over 64 years later. However, only one black woman has ever flown the U-2. We are honored to welcome United States Air Force Col. Merryl Tengesdal.Colonel Tengesdal's remarkable journey began in the Bronx. Despite facing enormous adversity throughout her Air Force career, Merryl surpassed every expectation. She earned her seat in the cockpit of the most successful spy plane in history, more than 70,000 feet above the earth's surface.The significance of the now legendary U-2 spy plane, nicknamed “Dragon Lady”, cannot be overstated. The program was such a priority for American national security that it became operational and first took flight in 1955, only two years after it was initially proposed. Since retiring in 2017, Merryl may no longer be flying more than 13 miles up into the sky, but she has hardly slowed down. She now works as a personal trainer and even starred on the hit CBS reality show, ‘Tough As Nails'.Merryl Tengesdal is a true inspiration and we highly recommend her book, ‘Shatter the Sky: What Going to the Stratosphere Taught Me About Self-worth, Sacrifice, and Discipline'.

The Grit Factor
Alone, Unarmed and Unafraid: Merryl Tengesdal, the only African American woman U2 pilot

The Grit Factor

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 54:24


Merryl Tengesdal is an American retired career military officer and the first and only Black woman to fly the United States Air Force's U-2 spy plane used for specialized high-altitude reconnaissance missions. She is one of five women and three Black people to be in the U-2 program. She shares the plane's nickname, The Dragon Lady. . Tengesdal is a military veteran, aviator, and commander who served in both the US Navy and the US Air Force, as well as on combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. She served as Director of Inspections for The Air Force Inspector General from October 2015 through August 2017, retiring at the rank of United States Air Force Colonel with more than 3400 flight hours and 330 combat hours. . Her memoir is titled Shatter the Sky. . I met Merryl for the first time at an event in which we both participated at the Seattle Museum of Flight, and liked her immediately. She speaks with candor and humor about her experiences and lessons learned, and is passionate about connecting to support the next generation of leaders in and our of the skies.  . Give yourself the gift of listening in to our conversation— and forward it along to whomever might enjoy or benefit! . You're invited to join us for a FREE five part workshop: Sign up Here!     BOOKS & RESOURCES   Shatter the Sky: What going to the stratosphere taught me about self-worth, sacrifice, and discipline by Col Merryl Tengesdal (Ret.)   Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear   The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World

When Women Fly
069 Life Lessons in the Stratosphere and Defying Expectations with U-2 Pilot Merryl Tengesdal

When Women Fly

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 62:00


Merryl Tengesdal is one of aviation's most fascinating women. With accomplished careers in both the Navy and the Air Force, Merryl's perhaps most notable achievement is being the only African American woman to fly the United States Air Force's U-2 aircraft, a spy plane used for specialized high-altitude reconnaissance missions. Flying the U-2 requires grit, confidence, and extreme focus, all qualities that have earned Merryl the privilege of sharing the spy plane's nickname, The Dragon Lady.Besides her decades of experience in flight, what sets Merryl apart is her inquisitive, passionate nature and belief in her own capabilities. As a leader, mother, author, philanthropist, and more, Merryl inspires people from all walks of life to believe in themselves and chase their dreams.  In this episode, Merryl and Sylvia discuss how experiences serve as preparation for future situations, what it was like growing up in the Bronx as a girl in the ‘70s, the experience of flying solo at 70,000 ft altitude in the U-2, the importance of solitude and self-reflection, and lessons Merryl learned along the way about flight, parenthood, and self-worth.Topics Include:- How “Star Trek” and Captain Kirk inspired a young Merryl's desire to explore the unknown - Merryl's experience as a pilot in the Navy and Air Force - What it was like learning to fly in the military- The history of the U-2 aircraft- Intricacies and challenges of piloting the U-2 aircraft- How Merryl is planning on getting to outer space- Gaining perspective about life while flying- Myths and stereotypes of being a working mother- The intensity and process of writing her autobiography, Shatter the Sky - Merryl's experience on the competitive reality show, “Tough as Nails”- And other topics…Merryl Tengesdal is a military veteran and former Director of Inspections who served for The Air Force Inspector General from October 2015 through August 2017. Merryl served in the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan as a US Air Force Colonel. She has over 23 years of both Air Force and Navy flying aviation experience. She retired from the military in 2017. Merryl is the first and only African American woman to fly the US Air Force U-2 Aircraft. Beyond her extensive experience as a pilot, Merryl is an author, motivational speaker, leadership consultant, NASM & AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, and reality show contestant. Connect with Merryl:Instagram: @dragonlady788 Website: https://merryltengesdal.com/ Resources Mentioned: Legacy Flight Academy: https://www.legacyflightacademy.org/Mission 22: https://mission22.com/ Sierra College: https://www.sierracollege.edu/about-us/sierra-college-foundation/Tough as Nails Season 2: https://www.cbs.com/shows/tough-as-nails/Shatter the Sky by Merryl Tengesdal: https://www.amazon.com/Shatter-Sky-stratosphere-self-worth-discipline/dp/1737907313Stay ConnectedSignup for AIR BORN, our monthly newsletter! A letter from Sylvia will show up in your inbox, with links to her latest conversations and insights. Be bold, be brave, and fly.Website – https://www.whenwomenfly.com/Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest – @whenwomenflyWrite to us at  – hello@whenwomenfly.com

Jase & PJ
DAILY WRAP: Dragon Lady has resurfaced!

Jase & PJ

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 19:17


Guess who's back... Also guess who had a big one Friday night! Love you all

Jase & PJ
DAILY WRAP: Dragon Lady has resurfaced!

Jase & PJ

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 18:33


Guess who's back... Also guess who had a big one Friday night! Love you all

Jase & PJ
DAILY WRAP: Dragon Lady in full swing

Jase & PJ

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 28:37


Jason Derulo has tipped Lauwen over the edge on today's poddy. Plus, Chatty Tony isn't happy about what we've spent his money on! Love you guys x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jase & PJ
DAILY WRAP: Dragon Lady in full swing

Jase & PJ

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 27:52


Jason Derulo has tipped Lauwen over the edge on today's poddy. Plus, Chatty Tony isn't happy about what we've spent his money on! Love you guys xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bawdy Storytelling
Episode 222: ‘BeefEater' (Frank Strona)

Bawdy Storytelling

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 34:37 Very Popular


Hey, wanna try out a Gloryhole while the Dragon Lady naps? LGBTQIA sexual health specialist & speaker Frank Strona discovers 1970s-era adult bookstores at age 17 during his first visit to the Sir Francis Drake - and quickly figures out how to get laid multiple times a day, even when traveling with Grandma! This week, we learn about pornographic video arcades, buddy screens, anonymous gay sex, and how to generously tip your doorman. #Cruising #DarkLabyrinth #SweetSpot #GuardTheBeef Song: ‘Hot Love' (Leisure) About the Storyteller: Frank Strona's vast experience in adult content mediums, LGBTQ culture, sexuality and sexual health, coupled with his long background in public health, offers a unique perspective that lends him true credibility as a navigator of change.  Frank serves as a voice for diversity, inclusion, acceptance and health, he understands the power that being at the table as an out gay man has, and Frank knows how to leverage that power to make change for other LGBTQ folks. A long-time local Bay Area sexual health specialist, he's been in active pursuit to improve, educate and promote gay/bi/trans men's health and sex for most of his life .  Frank reinforces that “we” ( as in LGBTQ individuals)  have to be engaged and active partners of the development of services – and we have to be part of the delivery agents as well. As owner and lead strategic coach for MentorSF.com, he is providing agile and flexible training nationwide on adapting curricula for online learning, blogging, social media and he helps answer the question“How do I tell my story?” Links: • On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@frank_mentorsf • Frank's TedX Provincetown Talk on Body Stigma: https://www.ted.com/talks/frank_strona_what_the_bears_can_teach_goldilocks • His website: https://mentorsf.com/ Find more at https://linktr.ee/fvstrona Episode links: Like a Kitten: Why not gift yourself a brand new set of sexy essentials from Like A Kitten?! Like A Kitten offers subscription gift boxes, so each season you'll receive a new shipment right to your door with all the ingredients to spice up your sex life. The Like A Kitten's Spring subscription box price is $79.00, which is a great deal since the products in this box retail for well over $150. It's your one-stop shop for a purrrfect evening! Right now, Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 15% off *AND* free shipping when you go to https://likeakitten.com/DIXIE or enter code DIXIE at checkout. Helix: Ready for better sleep? Helix Sleep has a quiz that takes just two minutes to complete and matches your body type and sleep preferences to the perfect mattress for you. Helix was awarded the #1 best overall mattress pick of 2020 and by GQ and Wired Magazine. Just go to HelixSleep.com/Dixie, take their two-minute sleep quiz, and they'll match you to a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of your life.  Special Offer: right now, Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows to listeners of the Bawdy Storytelling podcast. That's HelixSleep.com/Dixie for up to 200 dollars off and two free pillows! LIVE SHOWS: Wanna tell a story at the next Bawdy? The theme is ‘Cravings' and it's happening on Saturday, May 21 at the Verdi Club in San Francisco. To pitch me, Record a voice memo of your story - beginning, middle and end - and email it to BawdyStorytelling@gmail.com (and do it SOOOON) Wanna attend the live show, or buy livestream tickets? Get tickets to the May 21st show now at https://bit.ly/BawdyCravings Why are Bawdy's stories different? Because I have a System! The next 'How to Be Fascinating: Dixie's Secret System for Brilliant Storytelling' workshop starts on Tuesday, July 12th (the last few got rave reviews from the attendees, and sold out fast). My aim is to constantly improve this class, so I've added weekly office hours, custom story coaching & Q&A, and a final storytelling performance for you and your friends. Remember, this class is a prerequisite for my upcoming Sex and Story and Advanced Storytelling workshops coming out later this year. #YouKnowYouWantThat Register for my workshop at https://bit.ly/HowToBeFascinatingT Private Coaching: I've launched Storytelling for Self-Discovery to help you find, create and polish your favorite stories (this is my one-on-one private coaching option, and my last client said ‘OMG, you just saved me 2 years of therapy, Dixie!' Why? Because together, we do the work) Do you want to understand your motives? Do you want learn to tell a compelling, relatable personal true story? 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Team Bawdy is: Podcast Producer: Roman Den houdijker Sound Engineer: David Grosof Archivist / Video: Joe Moore Bawdy Livestream pre-show video by Donal Mooney Storytelling support by Mosa Maxwell-Smith & Bawdy Creator & Podcast Host Dixie De La Tour & Thank you to Pleasure Podcasts. 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DAILY WRAP: Lauren walks out

Jase & PJ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 31:00


On today's poddy, Dragon Lady leaves us mid way, plus Crazy Dog Lady gets yet another new nickname! OH and Scatman is getting MARRIED!!!! We get the final verdict on whether we're invited or not. Love you guys xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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DAILY WRAP: RIDP Regional Sam?

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 20:42


Is he alive? Producer Regional Sam has been away for a while so we check in to see how he's going. Plus, Dragon Lady is a little hung. Love you guys xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.