Podcasts about Emerson College

Of Greek and Hispanic descent, Lou Markakis is a trusted real estate broker known for his work across the North Shore and beyond in both commercial transactions and permitting real estate developments. A graduate of Emerson College with a background in political communication, Lou has also held leadership roles in local political campaigns and community organizations and is a Master networker and communicator. Pay attention!

Legendary comedian Steve Bleustein joined me and discussed his autobiography Memoir of a Nobody; watching Howdy Doody & Peter Pan; going to Emerson College w/ Henry Winkler; Dave Madden & Albert Hammond taking him to try out stand up at the Comedy Store; Sammy Shore saying he has the sound; his work at The Groundlings with Tracy & Laraine Newman and Jack Soo; Tom Dreeson; being on The Merv Griffin Show with Laraine and getting ribbed about a nose job; Liz Torres; Brady Bunch Variety Hour; working with Rip Taylor and Ronnie Graham; writing for Loman & Barkley; a bit making a stick a star; Fred & Mary Willard and their holiday parties; being the last surviving member of the Ace Trucking Company; Fred hating elevators; Cracking Up; meeting Farrah Fawcett; Florence Henderson; Comedy Central ruins comedy boom; how to become a proficient comedian; comics get on TV too early; new comics are too filthy; he likes John Mulaney & Wanda Sykes; working on A Year at the Top with Mickey Rooney & Gabe Dell; Gabe can't remember lines; The Rabbit Test; opening in Vegas; doing a pilot with Tina Turner; Gabe Kaplan presents him as a new comic to watch; the Playboy Pajama Party nightmare; having dogs; becoming famous for Make Me Laugh; Gallagher; Bob Saget; Norm Crosby's Comedy Shop

Kurt Baumeister - Twighlight of the Gods: A Novel. This is episode 763 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast.  Kurt Baumeister's writing has appeared in Salon, Guernica, Electric Literature, Rain Taxi, The Brooklyn Rail, The Rumpus, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, The Nervous Breakdown, The Weeklings, and other outlets. An acquisitions editor with 7.13 Books, Baumeister holds an MFA in creative writing from Emerson College, and is a member of The National Book Critics Circle and The Authors Guild. Twilight of the Gods is his second novel. Our focus today is Kurt's new novel - Twilight of the Gods. Great conversation! Thanks for listening! Thanks for sharing! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: kurtbaumeister@gmail.com https://kurtbaumeister.com https://www.instagram.com/kurt.baumeister/ https://www.facebook.com/kurt.baumeister https://bsky.app/profile/kurtbaumeister.bsky.social https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kurt-Baumeister/author/B01MR6A1JP?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1739384666&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Baumeister Length - 50:42

Today:Carol Rose, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, discusses the impacts of federal immigration actions in the state -- including the detainment of an 18 year old.Lee Pelton, president and CEO of the Boston Foundation, former president of Emerson College, discusses the state of higher education.

President Donald Trump is receiving mixed reviews on foreign policy 100 days into his presidency, according to a new Emerson College poll. His handling of the Russia-Ukraine conflict drew 27% approval, with 52% disapproving and 21% neutral. On the Israel-Hamas war, 46% disapprove of his response, while 30% approve and 24% are undecided. However, Trump fares better on immigration and border security in separate Marquette Law School poll that found a majority of Americans support his approach.Watch the latest 29-minute episode of America Speaks as pollster and political analyst Dr. Frank Luntz leads a heated debate between Americans sharing their views on Trump's foreign policy. Opinions were sharply divided, with some praising Trump for his deal-making and America-first stance, while others criticized him for alienating allies and being self-serving.

“An instant classic, Naturally Psychic is a spectacular educational resource and a how-to guide to nearly every aspect of psychic phenomena. From honing your intuition and clairvoyance to learning automatic writing skills and how to access the rarified world of animal communication, this book will sharpen every one of your senses.”—Antonio Pagliarulo, author of The Evil Eye Discover how psychic you really are with this comprehensive and practical guide to developing and honing your psychic skills. Naturally Psychic shows you how to awaken your natural psychic abilities and experiment with psychic tools to get answers, guide your decisions, and enrich your life. For the curious seeker as well as the skilled practitioner, Naturally Psychic offers techniques, tips, and tools designed to awaken, refresh, and sharpen one's natural psychic gifts byactivating your psychic giftsbecoming more intuitiveremembering your dreamsaccessing the subconsciousKaren Harrison has helped many thousands of people awaken their psychic selves and improve their daily lives. Now she offers that in a book. This title was previously published as The Everyday Psychic.Karen Harrison has been involved with magick, the psychic arts, and occultism since early childhood. She earned a master of herbology from the Emerson College of Herbology in Montreal and is the proprietress of Moon Magick Alchemical Apothecary. She and her husband also own Isis Books, Gifts and Healing Oasis in Denver, Colorado (www.isisbooks.com), the largest and most complete brick and mortar store in the US that specializes in world spirituality, magick, herbs, and essential oils. She is the author of The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook. Through her store, she has a strong social media presence, with 22,000 followers.https://isisbooks.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Today's poem shows us a teacher wrestling with the notion of “graduation.” Happy reading.Bill Knott was born on February 17, 1940, in Carson City, Michigan. When he was seven years old, his mother died in childbirth, and his father passed away three years later. He grew up in an orphanage in Mooseheart, Illinois, and on an uncle's farm. In the late 1950s, he joined the U.S. Army and, after serving his full enlistment, was honorably discharged in 1960.In the early 1960s, Knott moved to Chicago, where he worked as a hospital orderly. There, he became involved in the poetry scene and worked with John Logan, Paul Carroll, Charles Simic, and other poets. He published his first book, The Naomi Poems, Book One: Corpse and Beans (Big Table, 1968), under the pseudonym Saint Geraurd in 1968. He also published Nights of Naomi (Barn Dream Press, 1971) and Auto-necrophilia (Big Table, 1971) under the same name.Knott went on to publish several poetry collections under his own name, including I Am Flying into Myself: Selected Poems, 1960–2014 (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2017), edited by Thomas Lux; Laugh at the End of the World: Collected Comic Poems 1969–1999 (BOA Editions, 2000); Becos (Random House, 1983); and Love Poems to Myself (Barn Dream Press, 1974). He also self-published many books and posted all of his poems online, where they could be read for free.Of his work, Lux writes, “As dense as some of his poems can be, they rarely defeat comprehensibility. Some are so lucid and straightforward, they are like a punch in the gut, or one's first great kiss…. His intense focus on every syllable, and the sound of every syllable in relation to nearby sounds, is so skilled that the poems often seem casual: Art hides art.”Knott taught at Emerson College for over twenty-five years. He received the Iowa Poetry Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, among other honors and awards. He died on March 12, 2014, in Bay City, Michigan.-bio via Academy of American Poets This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

The Trump regime built much of its identity–and certainly campaigned around–its hatred of LGBTQ Americans. Unfortunately, the success of that campaign again revealed just how much anti-queer bias there is in the American populace. And while there may be no populated nation in the world that is truly free of anti-queer bias, there are places that are better, are different, or that offer new perspectives. Alden Jones' work explores queer travel. Alden is an assistant professor at Emerson College and the author of the memoirs The Blind Masseuse and The Wanting Was a Wilderness and the story collection Unaccompanied Minors. Best American Travel Writing and other venues. She edited the new anthology of queer travel writing “Edge of the World” and he is here to discuss that work and the queer travel experience.

Intern Brenna Sheets from Emerson College is joined by fellow students Amber Call and Grace Rubin to discuss the reality of dating in the digital age. Whether you're an undergrad grinding through finals or a grad student juggling class, TA positions, and a work schedule, adding dating to the mix can feel like an unpaid internship with no resume opportunity. When you're trying to balance school, work, social life, and mental health, where does intentional dating even fit? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the influence of dating apps and the self-care practices you can implement while swiping left, right, and left again.Thank you to our Campus Clipper advertiser for today, Best MG Spa, a place where your mind and body get relaxed through exclusively offered organic body spa, foot spa, and head scalp therapy spa! Boston Students can get 20% off with cash payments when they show their student ID and the campus clipper coupon. Visit Best MG spa in Allston to unwind and treat yourself, because you deserve it!Check out more of Brenna's work in her articles, "The Mental Health Benefits of Being a Girl's Girl" and "How to Stay Somewhat Sane," posted on the Campus Clipper blog!Follow us on Instagram @campusclipper and TikTok @campusclipper for great student discounts at your favorite local restaurants and businesses. Visit nyc.campusclipper.com for all our NYC coupons, and visit boston.campusclipper.com for all our Boston coupons.

Nicole and Rachael talk about what success might look like on any given (changing) day, as well as how to find trust in ourselves as writers, accessing solitude, and how taking ourselves seriously is a deep kindness. NICOLE GRAEV LIPSON is the author of the memoir-in-essays Mothers and Other Fictional Characters. Her writing has been awarded a Pushcart Prize, selected for The Best American Essays anthology, and shortlisted for a National Magazine Award. Her work has appeared in The Sun, Virginia Quarterly Review, The Gettysburg Review, Creative Nonfiction, Fourth Genre, River Teeth, Alaska Quarterly Review, LA Review of Books, The Millions, Nylon, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, among other publications. Nicole holds a BA from Cornell University and an MFA from Emerson College. Originally from New York City, she lives outside of Boston with her family.Books mentioned: John Kenny - I See You've Called in DeadBrenda Ueland - If You Want to Write

On this episode we have film maker Steven Luna who talks about how much his mind and perspective has shifted since he started making art and losing a pilar in his life in the process of learning the art of film making and photography. We talk about his latest project "Fiebre" a shor documentary dedicated to Elevate Baseball Academy in Dominican Republic following the work and passion of the coashes and the players. Luna also talks about shedding the desire to be validated through accolades and creating work that is selfless and serves the people he is telling stories about. Then he goes on to talk about how he found his wife and thinking about marrying her just a month of meeting her. Another dope conversation with an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things.---Steven Luna is an award-winning filmmaker, director, and photographer whose work has screened at international film festivals and exhibitions. His 2024 short doc 'Fiebre' won Best Documentary Short at the Oklahoma Cine Latino Film Festival and screened at the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival. His photography was selected by a Guggenheim Museum curator for the 103rd Annual Bendheim Exhibit, and he's received RISCA grants for both writing and photography.Steven was Co-Producer and First AD on 'Playland' (2023), which premiered at IFFR and Tribeca, and is the Co-Partner and Lead Director of Photography at DominiRican Productions. He also founded De Cerca Films and co-launched Ojo y Alma in 2025 with fellow artists Noemi Gonzalez and Joel Farias Godinez Jr.A proud Dominican-American, Steven holds an MFA from Emerson College and has taught at ICA Boston, AS220, Rhode Island College, and more. His storytelling is soulful, people-centered, and rooted in uplifting underrepresented voices through film.Follow Steven Luna on IG https://www.instagram.com/stevenbluna/ Follow De Cerca Production Company on IG https://www.instagram.com/decercafilms/Visit the website: https://stevenluna.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacNfCw0luZkHrCB669_pVMTa-yT32nlaAKJt_GniwhwcoGDOW4acng-zPnU6Q_aem_UUwUCD-1ABEbBdJ_lsdj5A ---In the Dominican Republic, baseball isn't just a sport—it's life.FIEBRE follows teen Derrick Aquino and others at Elevate Baseball Academy as they chase MLB dreams with relentless drive, sacrificing family time and carrying generational hopes.En República Dominicana, el béisbol no es solo un deporte; es vida.FIEBRE sigue a Derrick Aquino y otros jóvenes en la Academia Elevate mientras persiguen sus sueños con pasión y sacrificio, buscando llegar a las grandes ligas. ---Steven Luna - FIEBRE StatementAWARD WINNER - BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM - 11th Annual Oklahoma Cine LatinoFilm FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - 41st Annual Chicago Latino Film FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - Big Apple Film FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - NSP Latiné Shorts Film FestivalOFFICIAL SELECTION - 15th Annual Latino & Native American Film Festival

American actress born in the Bronx/comedian/writer/social media personality known for her role as Doris Klompas on “Seinfeld” Annie Korzen talks about her latest release “The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer” as a collection of humorous personal essays & random observations, unbashed takes on every & typical taboo topics including happiness, relationships, mommyhood, sacred & profane, and more! Annie began her amazing career as an actress, writer, also as Moth Mainstage storyteller, teachers Creating the Personal Humorous Essay of Emerson College of L.A., and in New York Off-Broadway theater, plus appearances on Seinfeld, Whitney, Tootsie, Stardust Memories, etc, wrote humorous essays for NY Times, LA Times, NPR's Morning Edition, and most recently became an unexpected TikTok sensation in '21 with over 5M likes and 500K followers! Check out the amazing Annie Korzen and her latest release on all major platforms, plus “Bargain Junkie: Living the Good Life of Cheap” and www.anniekorzen.com today ! #anniekorzen #americanactress #comedian #socialmediapersonality #thebookofannie #tiktok #bronx #offbroadway #humorousessays #seinfeld #dorisklompas #accidentalinfluencer #mothmainstage #tootsie #NYtimes #LAtimes #nprmorningedition #bargain #chutzpah #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagneranniekorzen #themikewagnershowanniekorzen  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Hello, True Drews! Well. This may just be the craziest Nancy Drew book of ALL TIME. Nancy goes to Austria on an Emerson College sponsored tour and quickly finds herself embroiled in subterfuge and acts of espionage! With references to the Cold War political climate(this book was written in the early 1980's) and James Bond style, hokey villains with impressive gadgets, this book is so over the top and entertaining! I hope you all will enjoy this unhinged (more so than normal) episode!

Feeling “too young” to start a private practice? My guest today is proof that success in private practice is doable for anyone thinking about it!Today I'm talking with Aurora Baraiolo, SLP and founder of Aurora B's Communication Device Evaluations & SLP Services. Since joining the Start Your Private Practice program in August 2024, Aurora has built a robust caseload while balancing her doctoral studies and growing her AAC-focused private practice that serves both Rhode Island and Massachusetts.The best part is, Aurora only works three and a half days each week! She is doing what she loves, earning a great income, and finding time for rest and recharging her batteries. In this episode, Aurora shares the steps she took to start her private practice, how she grew her caseload, and how private practice has given her the flexibility she's always dreamed of.Aurora Baraiolo is from Massachusetts. She attended Emerson College for graduate school and completed her clinical fellowship in a well-known pediatric outpatient center. After about a year and a half, Aurora was exhausted from the setting and decided to do travel therapy for about another year or so. Upon starting her clinical doctorate, she decided it was time to come home and focus on her long-term goal of having her own practice. She started her private practice journey at the end of August 2024, and in just 6 months, has generated a full caseload seeing her preferred population! Aurora is passionate about AAC and getting students devices that best fit their needs. Taking her career into her own hands was the best decision she could have made and she is grateful for she did!In Today's Episode, We Discuss:How Aurora filled her caseload lightning fastLearning about the business side of private practiceThe reality of balancing entrepreneurship and academiaWhy she left traditional roles to serve a much-needed niche in ASCHow she helps fellow generalist SLPs feel more empowered with their ASC clientsThe kind of success and balance Aurora has found is what so many people are craving. I hope her story inspires you to take the leap and see how that success in private practice is possible for you too!If you would like to know more about our Programs and how we help support SLPs and OTs who want our help to start and grow their practices, please visit www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Follow Aurora on Instagram: www.instagram.com/abcde_slp/Aurora's TPT: www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/abcde-slp-storeLearn more about starting a private practice: www.IndependentClinician.com/resourcesWhere We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Connect

In this vlog, I take you behind the scenes as we gear up for big meetings in May for The Arbiters. From refining the script to building out detailed storyboards and concept art, we're practicing daily to ensure everything is sharp for the pitch. I also talk through our planning for the Annecy Film Festival—including travel logistics—and why I've paused work on my filmmaking book (temporarily!) to prioritize The Arbiters.Plus, I share insights from my manifesting journal now that I'm halfway through the process, reflect on lessons from watching the Grammys Rewind series, and recap my Boston trip for Emerson College's film fest and men's soccer alumni event. It's a packed update on balancing the creative grind, personal growth, and staying grounded in the journey.

U Guys, the Judy to my Babs, Thomas Doelger is here! This week's BroadwayWorld has your Bway updates, including a tribute to the late, great, William Finn. Then I am joined by one of my favorite people, current understudy for Elder Price in The Book of Mormon on Broadway, Thomas Doelger! A graduate with a BFA in Musical Theater from Emerson College, Thomas is a non-binary performer based in New York City. In this episode we talk about it all, from being a replacement in a long-running Broadway show, to our mutual love of Wicked. Thomas shares about their experience navigating the highs and lows of a career in the arts, and having a partner who is also a performer. Thomas shares about making their Broadway debut in The Book of Mormon, and we chat about our similar experiences as non-binary performers in a heavily gendered industry. Thomas is truly a gem, U don't wanna miss this episode! Follow Thomas on Instagram: @tdoelg Follow the pod on Instagram: @ohmypoduguys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I caught up recently with Carson Lund, the director and co-writer of the independent film Eephus, and a New England native who grew up in New Hampshire.  Carson, a cinematographer and film editor, holds a BA in Film Production from Emerson College in Boston.  In an impromptu chat at the Dedham Community Theatre in Dedham, Massachusetts, I quickly learned … Continue reading EEPHUS – An independent film about America's Favorite Pastime  →

Franz Wright was born in Vienna, Austria and grew up in the Northwest, the Midwest, and California. He earned a BA from Oberlin College in 1977. His collections of poetry include The Beforelife (2001); God's Silence (2006); Walking to Martha's Vineyard, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2004; Wheeling Motel (2009); Kindertotenwald (2011); and F (2013). In his precisely crafted, lyrical poems, Wright addresses the subjects of isolation, illness, spirituality, and gratitude. Of his work, he has commented, “I think ideally, I would like, in a poem, to operate by way of suggestion.”Critic Helen Vendler wrote in the New York Review of Books, “Wright's scale of experience, like Berryman's, runs from the homicidal to the ecstatic ... His best forms of or originality: deftness in patterning, startling metaphors, starkness of speech, compression of both pain and joy, and a stoic self-possession with the agonies and penalties of existence.” Langdon Hammer, in the New York Times Book Review, wrote of God's Silence: “In his best poems, Wright grasps at the ‘radiantly obvious thing' in short-lined short lyrics that turn and twist down the page. The urgency and calculated unsteadiness of the utterances, with their abrupt shifts of direction, jump-cuts and quips, mime the wounded openness of a speaker struggling to find faith.”Wright received a Whiting Fellowship, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. He translated poetry by Rainer Maria Rilke and Rene Char; in 2008 he and his wife, Elizabeth Oehlkers Wright, co-translated a collection by the Belarusian poet Valzhyna Mort, Factory of Tears. He taught at Emerson College and other universities, worked in mental health clinics, and volunteered at a center for grieving children. His father was the Pulitzer Prize–winning poet James Wright. He died in 2015. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

If you want to start a private practice but feel held back by fear or uncertainty, this episode is for you!Joining me today is Gaella Doutis, a speech-language pathologist and the founder of Speech Box in Las Vegas. After starting through the Start Your Private Practice Program, Gaella found the confidence and support she needed to take the leap and start her practice. In this episode, Gaella shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome to build a thriving private practice and also expand into special education tutoring. Gaella Doutis is a licensed speech-language pathologist in Nevada and a member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She has been providing speech therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD/ADD, learning and intellectual disability, cognitive communication disorders, speech sound disorders and developmental delay for 11 years. Gaella obtained her master's degree in special education at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon and master's in speech language pathology at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. When she's not working, she spends her time with her 2 boys, TJ and Hunter, and her husband, Tyler. She enjoys CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, playing golf on the weekends, and participating in marathons.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Gaella's educational background and her introduction to SLPRecognizing others' confidence in you as a testament to your skillsLearning to put blinders on when imposter syndrome creeps inSetting boundaries to find balance as a business ownerHow she finds support and connection with fellow Start students in Las VegasGaella's growth plans for her practice and tutoring programI loved listening to Gaella's experiences about building a business that supports her interests and serves her clients! I hope she inspires you to push past your doubts and take the next step toward the career you've always dreamed of.If you want help to get your private practice started - just like we helped Gaella - please visit: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources.Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Learn more about starting your private practice: www.IndependentClinician.com/resourcesLearn more about Gaella's practice: www.myspeechbox.comSpeech Box Academy: https://speechboxacademy.com/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slp.private.practice.beginners/

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Will Benoit is an American composer, producer, and audio engineer. He has been obsessed with songwriting and audio production since a bandmate left a four-track tape machine in his basement during high school. In 2010, Benoit founded The Radar Studio, a solar-powered recording facility in CT where he produces music for film, television, albums, concerts, and advertising.In 2002, Benoit earned a BA in Visual and Media Arts from Emerson College with a concentration in Audio Production. Both during and after college he worked for several record labels including Century Media and Hydra Head Records before co-founding his own indie label Radar Recordings in 2003.Since 2018, Will has been the singer, guitarist, and recording engineer for the critically acclaimed band SOM. Prior to starting that project he toured extensively across the globe and released six albums with Constants. His production discography includes work with notable artists like Ellie Goulding (Polydor Rec.), Caspian (Triple Crown Rec.), and Junius (Prosthetic Rec.). His personal output can be heard under the moniker Living Phantoms.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:Working on audio for different mediums (bands, film, tv, advertising, video games)Letting go of perfectionGetting out of your own wayOveranalyzing your workKnowing when you're done a productionStaying organized with your files/foldersLearning to be critical of your own musicHis band, SOM's new recordGetting heavy, clear guitar tonesBlending guitar layersTips for getting reverb and delay to fit better inside a mixTo learn more about Will Benoit, visit: https://www.willbenoit.com/ and https://theradarstudio.com/Music Library Report: https://musiclibraryreport.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Want more Mixing or Mastering clients? Communicate your true value with MixFlip: https://mixflip.io/?affiliate=mym Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts:

In this episode of Clocking Out, we dive into the inspiring journey of Amber Williams, a Brooklyn native with deep Caribbean roots. Growing up in a vibrant immigrant community, education and ambition were ingrained in her from a young age. Though she initially aspired to be a lawyer, a pivotal summer program introduced her to the world of television, setting her on a path toward media and storytelling.Amber studied Film & Television at Hobart College, gained hands-on experience through internships, and landed a job in media advertising post-graduation. However, she craved creativity beyond spreadsheets, leading her to a career transition into production. By leveraging LinkedIn and networking at film sets, she transitioned into freelancing on major productions like Billions and Clifford the Big Red Dog. Yet, she knew there was still something missing. She wanted to be the person that creates the stories. From then on, that became her long term goal.To make those dreams a reality, she applied to NBCUniversal's East Coast Page Program and was accepted. Through that program, she landed a role at Peacock, where she helped launch key marketing campaigns. Around the same time, she earned her MFA in Screenwriting at Emerson College, further solidifying her path as a storyteller. After three years, Peacock let her go, but that hasn't stopped her from pursuing her ultimate goal: writing and creating authentic stories for television.Amber's journey is a testament to resilience, strategic career transitions, and the power of pursuing your passion. Tune in for her remarkable story of navigating the entertainment industry on her own terms.Connect with Amber at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-williams-mfa-0632b99a/ Follow Raymond: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondmlee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raymondlee.coTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clockingoutpodX: http://twitter.com/hrentrepreneurYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@clockingoutwithraymondlee/videosBecome a guest on Clocking Out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSTQmww_Gvld1zfLzTmS16PDfZvltFna7Gh6iSYehL-maUvA/viewform

On this episode I talked with Alex about how he transitioned from aspiring to be a teacher to discovering his passion for acting during high school, his college experience at Emerson College where he graduated with a BFA in acting, his desire to inspire future theater makers, his audition for Albus Potter in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," and the supportive atmosphere he encountered, the journey to making his Broadway debut, from the rehearsal process to the excitement of his opening night on Broadway, the unique nature of live theater, where each performance is shaped by audience reactions, making it a distinct experience, insights into his character, Albus, who he portrays as a misunderstood teenager striving for individuality while navigating societal expectations, his enthusiasm for video games, “Next To Normal”, dream roles, the emotional impact of storytelling in theatre, and much more!

Matt O'Shea was born and raised in NYC and attended local schools. A high school media class sparked his interest in film production which led to enrollment at Boston's Emerson College. Without a compass pointing into any specific medium, he wound up working almost exclusively on the production of television commercials with occasional assistance to friends who needed help making short and long format films. This career began in 1986 as a production assistant and has continued to this day where Matt is a Producer, Assistant Director and Unit Production Manager. He has been a member of the Director's Guild of America for 33 years and many of the spots he has worked on would be familiar to millions of people.

Rebecca and Rachel Zhang explore the intersection of literature and Christianity on today's episode. Rachel, an assistant professor at Emerson College, discusses her research on 17th-century literature and her experience as a Christian in academia. They analyze the influence of faith on studying literature, the power of fiction, and the importance of engaging with works from diverse worldviews.Follow Rachel:XSign up for weekly emails at RebeccaMcLaughlin.org/SubscribeFollow Confronting Christianity:Instagram | XProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠

John J. Miller is joined by Megan Marshall of Emerson College to discuss the writings of Margaret Fuller.

Welcome to Season 10 of the Hoffman Podcast! We're glad to be back with you and a new season of conversations. Marissa and Raz Ingrasci Marissa Ingrasci and Raz Ingrasci, Hoffman Process teachers, join Drew for this deep dive into the many layers of spiritual lineage running through the Process, and their own journeys to becoming Process teachers. There's also a familial lineage, as Marissa is Raz's daughter. Raz and Marissa came to teach the Hoffman Process through the lens of theatre. For Raz, this meant studying classic Greek theater; for Marissa, it meant studying and living the art of acting. In this conversation, they share fascinating ways theatre, in its many forms, illuminates the Process's inner workings. Within the Hoffman Institute and the Process are layers of spiritual lineage. The spiritual lineage of teaching the Process is passed down as each new teacher takes their seat, teacher to teacher. Bob Hoffman passed the Process lineage down to Raz and Liza, Hoffman's CEO and President and Raz's wife when they established the Institute in the United States. Over recent years, Raz and Liza have been working to ensure the lineage continues. Raz and Marissa share a deeper understanding of the spiritual dimension in the design of the Hoffman Process. Marissa highlights the nature of the Hero's Journey and how the week of the Process is remarkably similar. Raz, who has studied multiple Eastern spiritual traditions, such as Buddhism and Hinduism, highlights how Bob Hoffman brought the Process into being in the West. We don't have to travel to distant lands to benefit from this spiritual lineage of the Hoffman Process. We hope you enjoy this deep, delightful conversation. More about Marissa Ingrasci: Marissa Ingrasci holds a B.A. from Emerson College. She received her coaching training through the ICF-approved, Academy of Leadership Coaching and is also a certified NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) coach. Marissa did the Hoffman Process when she was 23 years old. Marissa says, “The Hoffman Process changed my relationship with me, quieting critical voices and allowing me greater access to my inner knowing and wisdom. In short – it gave me freedom! It's inspiring and a joy to walk alongside and support others doing this work.” More episodes with Marissa: •   Ready to Step Into the Mystery   More about Raz Ingrasci: Marissa, Raz, and Liza Ingrasci Raz Ingrasci graduated from UC Berkeley and has been an executive, consultant, and facilitator within the Human Potential Movement since 1972. He is also a Hoffman teacher and founded the Hoffman Institute Foundation in 1998. Raz took the Process in July 1989. From that experience, he had three major takeaways: “I knew my marriage would last; I could be a great dad to my young children, and I'd found work worthy of devoting my life to.” “The Hoffman Process is the most highly effective method for people to heal, discover their true nature, and live a more free, open, loving, and spontaneous life,” Raz shares. His passion for teaching the Hoffman Process is both professional and personal; it brings him into the depths of human experience where he learns at least as much as he teaches. Raz lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife of over 40 years, Liza. More episodes with Raz: •   Husband, Father, Son •   Hoffman and the Enneagram with Raz and Ward Ashman   As mentioned in this episode: Bob Hoffman, founder of the Hoffman Process Theatre and Performing Arts Greek Theatre •   Greek Mythology •   Greek Tragedy Spiritual Modalities: •   Tibetan Buddhism •   Hinduism Joseph Campbell's and the Hero's Journey Quote shared by Raz: “Even the truth, when believed, is a lie. You must experience the truth, not believe it.” Werner Erhard  (Referring to the spiritual truth which can only be known through experience, not through belief.) Gift from Raz to Marissa - Lucite Buddha

Dave Sampson is the Vice President of Cyber Risk & Strategy at Thrive. In his role, he heads Thrive's Consulting Practice, where he and his team of experts join forces with clients to deliver strategic guidance on a range of topics, including cybersecurity, IT operations, Cloud, Microsoft 365, compliance, disaster recovery planning, and more. Over the course of his extensive career, Dave has taken up various influential positions in the industry. He served as a Senior Consulting Technical Solution Manager at IBM, was Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Itrica, founded and served as CEO of Cloud Provider USA, and held the position of Chief Technology Officer at ColoSpace. Dave holds an MBA from Northeastern University and a BS in Communication and Media Studies from Emerson College. He is a former elected official in his hometown of Sandwich, MA. In this episode… As the cyber threat landscape becomes more unpredictable, organizations often struggle with implementing and managing different security tools and ensuring systems communicate effectively to keep up with threats. Organizations can no longer afford to take a reactive approach. Without a clear strategy and proper proactive security measures, organizations face operational disruptions, increased vulnerability to attacks, and challenges in responding to security incidents. So, how can companies take a smarter, more proactive approach to cyber risk management? A proactive cybersecurity strategy isn't just about having the right tools — it's about integrating these tools effectively and ensuring visibility across systems to detect risk and prepare for worst-case scenarios. Companies like Thrive are making this process more efficient with their security platform that combines industry leading security tools, real-time monitoring, and AI-driven automation into a cohesive, managed solution that helps companies optimize operations and mitigate cyber risks. Yet, beyond the technology, companies also need to establish a disaster recovery plan, maintain transparency with third-party vendors, and perform privacy and security risk assessments to further enhance security and privacy measures and incident preparedness. In this episode of She Said Privacy/He Said Security, Jodi and Justin Daniels talk with Dave Sampson, VP of Cyber Risk & Strategy at Thrive, about the critical components of cyber risk management. Dave discusses the challenges of integrating security solutions, the lessons learned from the CrowdStrike incident, and how AI is both a threat and an advantage in cybersecurity. He shares insights on cybersecurity best practices and discusses the growing need for outsourcing cybersecurity expertise, the role of third-party risk management, and the importance of disaster recovery planning. Dave also offers practical tips for strengthening both personal and enterprise security, emphasizing the need for vigilance, adaptability, and a proactive security mindset.

Kim (Freilich) Dower (City Poet Laureate of West Hollywood from October 2016 – October 2018) has published six highly acclaimed collections of poetry all from Red Hen Press. Her most recent book, What She Wants: Poems on Obsession, Desire, Despair, Euphoria, was called “witty, sultry and thoughtful” by the Washington Post, and her bestselling, I Wore This Dress Today for You, Mom, an Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist, was called a “fantastic collection” by The Washington Post, “impressively insightful, thought-provoking, and truly memorable” by The Midwest Book Review and Shelf-Awareness said, “These gorgeous gems are energized by the sheer power of her wit and irreverent style.” Air Kissing on Mars, Kim's first collection, was described by the Los Angeles Times as, “sensual and evocative . . . seamlessly combining humor and heartache,” Slice of Moon was called “unexpected and sublime,” by “O” magazine, and Sunbathing on Tyrone Power's Grave, won the 2020 Independent Publishers Book Award Gold Medal for Poetry. Kim's work has been featured in numerous literary journals including Garrison Keillor's "The Writer's Almanac," and her poems are included in several anthologies. She teaches poetry workshops for UCLA Extension Writer's Program, and the West Hollywood Library. Born and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Kim lives with her family in West Hollywood, CA. To learn more about Kim visit her website: www.kimdowerpoetry.com

In this episode Truth talks with Nate Homan,  author of “Diamonds and Blood : An Infamous West African Warlord's Bay State Jailbreak.”  Nate is a south Shore-born punk rock amateur boxer who graduated from Emerson College and has written for the Boston Phoenix, Metro Boston/NYC/ Philly, Front Page Detectives, DigBoston, and the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. The two discuss the plight of Charles Taylor – and his rise from college campus radical to mass-murdering megalomaniac.   This began the night he slipped out of the Plymouth House of Correction in Plymouth, MA and made his way across the Atlantic Ocean to his homeland of Liberia, and he led a brutal coup d'etat in 1989. In 1991, Charles Taylor bankrolled a ruthless rebel army in Sierra Leone known for the abundance of child soldiers who hacked the arms off of enemies and innocent civilians alike. By conquering the mountains along the Liberian border, Charles Taylor hijacked the international diamond trade for nearly 15 years. After a bogus election in 1997, Charles Taylor became the 21st Commander in Chief of theRepublic of Liberia.  Perched on a throne of blood, Charles Taylor stacked fortunes in Swiss bank accounts. He broke bread with world leaders, Fortune 500 executives, mercenaries, mass murderers, gem trading jihadis, and big time American televangelists. At the end of his reign, Charles Taylor was convicted of international war crimes in 2012.   For more info: IG: @natehomanboston WEB: https://binj.news/2024/01/07/an-infamous-west-african-warlords-bay-state-jailbreak-2/   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!   Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Jeffrey Glassman Injury Attorneys ( www.jeffreyglassman.com )  IG: @gottagetglassman - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)

Hi, I'm supporting this fundraiser on GoFundMe. If you can, please consider supporting by donating or sharing the link. Every bit of support makes a huge difference.   Joe Celli now entering the stage instead of being behind the scenes on this episode! Originally from Boston Joe Celli is an "Award winning Art Director. Trained as an actor at Emerson College he found himself more comfortable working behind the scenes. Captivated by the magic of transforming an idea on paper into three dimentional reality, he now puts those skills to use on a variety of prodjects from live theater and corporate events to marketing campaigns, films and live televison." Joe gives "Breezy With No Filter" listeners an idea of what it is like having a dream and passion for the art of film/theatrics and going for it and actually taking home exceptional achievements & regognitions to his new home in LA. We also get filled in on some intell of Kanye West, the behind the scenes activity that happened when North West performed for "Lion King" live....Also how terrible Ellen Degerate is and much more. Joe is just such a kind, funny, talented human being who in my eyes "made it" and still chases that next big gig all the while staying humble and also has a down to earth personality....his only flaw is road rage and I hope he takes my one tip next time instead of "flipping the bird"! Also please go to Joe's instagram to support/buy his artwork @joecelli1 ***This Podcast is souly based on peoples expierences and freedom of speech. Everything said in this and every podcast is meant for listeners who come with open minds and positivity only...Thank you so much!!!

Kim (Freilich) Dower (City Poet Laureate of West Hollywood from October 2016 – October 2018) has published six highly acclaimed collections of poetry all from Red Hen Press. Her newest What She Wants is called, “witty, sultry and thoughtful,” by the Washington Post. The bestselling, I Wore This Dress Today for You, Mom, an Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist, was called a “fantastic collection” by The Washington Post, “impressively insightful, thought-provoking, and truly memorable” by The Midwest Book Review and Shelf-Awareness said, “These gorgeous gems are energized by the sheer power of her wit and irreverent style.” Air Kissing on Mars, Kim's first collection, was described by the Los Angeles Times as, “sensual and evocative . . . seamlessly combining humor and heartache.” Slice of Moon was called “unexpected and sublime,” by “O” magazine, Last Train to the Missing Planet, “poems that speak about the grey space between tragedy and tenderness, memory and loss, fragility and perseverance,” said Richard Blanco, and Sunbathing on Tyrone Power's Grave, won the 2020 Independent Publishers Book Award Gold Medal for Poetry. Kim's work has been featured in numerous literary journals including Plume, Ploughshares, Rattle, The James Dickey Review, and Garrison Keillor's "The Writer's Almanac," and her poems are included in several anthologies, notably, Wide Awake: Poets of Los Angeles and Beyond. She teaches poetry workshops for Antioch University, UCLA Extension Writer's Program, and the West Hollywood Library. Born and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Kim lives with her family in West Hollywood, CA. To learn more about Kim visit her website: www.kimdowerpoetry.com  Kim joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about the attributes of a poet, whether studying the classic poets and traditional forms is necessary if you want to write poetry, what is poetry?, and limerence. Kim reads three poems from the collection and talks about the process of writing them. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can find hundreds upon hundreds of past interviews on our website. If you'd like to support the show and indie bookstores, consider buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. We've stocked it with titles from our guests, as well as some of our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find to an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners! (Recorded on January 17, 2025) Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

Weekly shoutout: Visit Coalitionist, a new literary project at the coalition! -- Hi there, We're back! Today I am delighted to be arts calling acclaimed poet Kim Dower! kimdowerpoetry.com About our guest: Kim (Freilich) Dower (City Poet Laureate of West Hollywood from October 2016 – October 2018) has published five highly acclaimed collections of poetry all from Red Hen Press. Her most recent book, the bestselling, I WORE THIS DRESS TODAY FOR YOU, MOM, an Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist, was called a “fantastic collection” by The Washington Post, “impressively insightful, thought-provoking, and truly memorable” by The Midwest Book Review and Shelf-Awareness said, “These gorgeous gems are energized by the sheer power of her wit and irreverent style.” AIR KISSING ON MARS, Kim's first collection, was described by the Los Angeles Times as, “sensual and evocative . . . seamlessly combining humor and heartache.” SLICE OF MOON was called “unexpected and sublime,” by “O” magazine, LAST TRAIN TO THE MISSING PLANET “poems that speak about the grey space between tragedy and tenderness, memory and loss, fragility and perseverance,” said Richard Blanco, and SUNBATHING ON TYRONE POWER'S GRAVE won the 2020 Independent Publishers Book Award Gold Medal for Poetry. Kim's work has been featured in numerous literary journals including Plume, Ploughshares, Rattle, The James Dickey Review, and Garrison Keillor's “The Writer's Almanac,” and her poems are included in several anthologies, notably, Wide Awake: Poets of Los Angeles and Beyond. She teaches poetry workshops for Antioch University, UCLA Extension Writer's Program, and the West Hollywood Library. Born and raised on the Upper West Side of New York City, and a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Kim is also the proud owner of Kim-from-L.A., long-standing literary publicity company that helps authors around the country get the word out about their wonderful books. WHAT SHE WANTS, now available from Red Hen Press. Purchase your copy today! AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! ALSO AVAILABLE AT BARNES & NOBLE! BOOKSELLER PRAISE FOR ‘WHAT SHE WANTS “Psychologically astute and playfully resolute at evoking the irrevocable desire for love, attraction, seduction and yes, companionship, What She Wants belongs on every bookshelf: not just for poetry lovers. But the poetry is there, singing its echoing delight through the lines, like desire itself, and enticing, resolving, and picturing the myriad ways we are compelled by desire and all its fruits.” —John Evans, Co-Owner Diesel, a Bookstore “Desires, both feral and mundane, are slung across these pages in a crescendo of sexual longing and urgent vitality.” —Amanda Youngman, Manager, Barnes & Noble at The Grove “A fantastic book!” —Suzy Takacs, owner of The Book Cellar Bookstore in Chicago, Illinois “From whispered secrets to consuming obsessions, these poems unveil the complexities of love, longing, and the urgency that prods us to pursue the objects of one's desire.” —Luisa Smith, Buying Director, Book Passage Bookstore “I love this collection!” —Dan Graham, Book Soup Bookstore “Captures the timeless art of storytelling through verse with raw and unfiltered emotions, lyrical language and vivid imagery. With every turn of the page, readers will find themselves drawn deeper into a world where words hold the power to inspire, delight and transform.”—Julie Slavinsky, Director of Events, Warwick's Thanks for this amazing conversation, Kim! All the best! -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro. HOW TO SUPPORT ARTS CALLING: PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW, OR SHARING THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND! YOUR SUPPORT TRULY MAKES A DIFFERENCE, AND THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LISTEN.

I can look at a pile of rocks and instantly find that one heart rock. It's a thing! I guess I am the heart rock whisperer! -Ellen Thayer When she was about 12 years old, Ellen Thayer climbed atop a rock in her backyard to marvel at the clouds. Little did she know that later in life, her professional life would involve both weather AND rocks. Armed with a degree in meteorology from St. Louis University in Missouri, Ellen made her way back to Boston for an internship with legendary meteorologist Bruce Schwoegler. She wanted to be a TV meteorologist but quickly discovered that she lacked the hands-on skills she needed to perform her craft in front of a camera, so Ellen enrolled in graduate courses at Emerson College. She would spend the next 23 years as a meteorologist in TV markets, both small and large. At WCVB TV, channel 5 in Boston, she was mentored by Dick Albert, who taught her to “just be you,” and her popularity among viewers grew exponentially. Always a lover of the Maine seacoast, Ellen cherished the time she spent walking the beaches with her Westie and began collecting heart-shaped rocks. She purchased a home in Maine and commuted daily into Massachusetts to be on the air. The commute drained her, but Ellen's heart rock collection grew, and she made the decision to leave meteorology behind, reinventing herself as an artist entrepreneur. Her new business, loverocksme.com was born. These days, she's winning awards for the success of her home-based business, which centers around flat-lay photography featuring countless heart-shaped rocks printed on note cards and 7 product lines, all made in the USA. How do rocks become shaped like hearts? Ellen explains: “It's a weakness in the rock that makes the heart form over time. These rocks are bashed and bashed along the coast of Maine. People tell me they've spent their lives trying to find one heart-shaped rock. But in my case, they find me. One day, I found 79 heart rocks in 45 minutes. I know that each one was kissed by an angel.” For 23 minutes focused on the power of reinvention, just hit that download button. Follow Ellen Thayer @loverocksme. #entrepreneur #reinvention #photography #artist

Want to share your feedback? Send us a message!David Luterman, Ed.D., CCC-SLP joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss empowering clients throughout the therapeutic journey. Dr. Luterman highlights the importance of establishing a collaborative relationship early in the process, avoiding the pitfalls of 'miracle working,' fostering client confidence, and making the client as self-sufficient as possible. Dr. Luterman walks listeners through practical examples within stuttering therapy with the aim of supporting client-driven discovery, confidence, and independence.Related Resources:60 Years of Clinical Teaching in Counseling: Reflections with Dr. David Luterman (Season 6: Episode 5, Stuttering Foundation Podcast)Sharpening Counseling Skills Course through Stuttering FoundationParent Counseling: Conversations with David Luterman Parts 1 & 2 through Stuttering FoundationCounseling Persons with Communication Disorders as part of the Virtual Learning by Stuttering Foundation SeriesCounseling Persons with Communication Disorders TextbookWorking on the Family Level as part of the Virtual Learning by Stuttering Foundation SeriesDavid Luterman, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, is a professor emeritus at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts where he taught full-time for 40 years and he has continued to teach the counseling course for 20 more years beyond that (not something many people can say!). He is the author of many articles and several books, including his seminal book called Counseling Persons with Communication Disorders and Their Families, now in its 5th edition. He has done several podcasts and videos through the Stuttering Foundation called Counseling People who Stutter and Their Families and Conversations with Parents. In addition to authoring many books, he is a well-known teacher, researcher, consultant, and lecturer. Dr. Luterman is a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and recipient of the Frank Kleffner Clinical Achievement Award (2011).

15 years after her MFA, and 4 years after scrapping a book that just wasn't working, Meghan Perry's debut novel WATER FINDS A WAY is receiving strong positive reviews, including a coveted Kirkus star. She joins Jared to talk about the realities of post-grad writing, going “scorched earth” on revision, and the process of turning short stories into a full-length novel. Plus, she talks about grounding her work in a remote Maine fishing village, overlooked American cultures, and the hardships—and community—her characters face. Meghan Perry graduated with an MFA from Emerson College in 2009 and currently directs the Writing Center at St. John's Preparatory School in the Boston area. She has published stories in Cold Mountain Review, Sycamore Review, The Fourth River, and elsewhere. Her debut novel, WATER FINDS A WAY, was published in November 2024 by Delphinium Books with an audiobook by Penguin Random House. The novel has received a Kirkus star and been featured in Newsday and Condé Nast as one of the top books of this fall. Find her at meghanperry.com. MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack and Hanamori Skoblow. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com. BE PART OF THE SHOW Donate to the show at Buy Me a Coffee. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience. Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application. STAY CONNECTED Twitter: @MFAwriterspod Instagram: @MFAwriterspodcast Facebook: MFA Writers Email: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com

A deep dive into the decline of reading among students, examining the factors contributing to this trend, including busy lifestyles, technology, and curriculum constraints. The discussion highlights the importance of fostering a love for reading through engaging teaching methods, social interactions, and empowering educators to have a say in curriculum decisions. Experts share insights on how to make reading a more enjoyable and communal experience for students, emphasizing the need for sustained attention and cognitive engagement with texts. Follow on Twitter: @aldenejones @Doug_Lemov @DTWillingham @LisaPas220 @MattRKay @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Alden Jones is a professor at Emerson College and the author, most recently, of The Wanting Was a Wilderness. She is the editor of the forthcoming Edge of the World: An Anthology of Queer Travel Writing (May 2025). She is on the Fulbright Specialist roster as an expert in creative writing pedagogy. Lisa Leaheey has taught English at North Providence High School for the entirety of her 23-year career. A lifelong voracious reader and movie buff, she spends every day sharing her passion for stories with her students, and she continuously seeks out new ways to elevate her students' individual strengths and to support their individual needs. Lisa was recently named the 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year, Matthew R. Kay is a proud product of Philadelphia's public schools and a founding teacher at Science Leadership Academy (SLA). He graduated from West Chester University and holds a Master's in Educational Leadership with a Principal's certificate from the California University of Pennsylvania. At SLA, he teaches an innovative, inquiry-driven, project-based curriculum. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Philly Slam League (PSL). Daniel Willingham is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia, where he has taught since 1992. Until about 2000, his research focused solely on the brain's basis of learning and memory. Today, all of his research concerns the application of cognitive psychology to K-16 education. He is the author of several books, including the best-selling Why Don't Students Like School?, and Outsmart Your Brain. His writing on education has appeared in twenty-three languages. In 2017 he was appointed by President Obama to serve as a Member of the National Board for Education Sciences. Doug Lemov is the author of Teach Like a Champion (now in its 2.0 version) Reading Reconsidered and Practice Perfect—studies of top teachers, top teaching and the PD tools that can make more of those things. He works at Uncommon Schools and lives in upstate NY.

Do The Blueprint With Us This Winter!Starting January 5, we'll be walking you through the 14 steps of the Blueprint over 10 weeks. Some of the steps are very short and we combined them into one episode.Every episode speaks to fiction writers, memoir writers, and nonfiction writers. There are workbooks, and you will get a link to the digital download of the Blueprint book of your choice.We'll also be hosting weekly AMAs (ask me anything), write-alongs, and Zoom meet-ups with coaches—and KJ will be writing her own Blueprint, and I'll be coaching her through it in weekly episodes.If you finish your Blueprint during the Challenge, you will be eligible to win a review from either me or KJ. (If you missed the #AmWriting Success Story about the writer who won the Blueprint Sprint grand prize in 2022, give it a listen. It's very inspiring! It's right HERE.)It's going to be such a good time and we'd love to have you join us! Plus, we have a sale on annual memberships until December 31, 2024 only—save 25% if you decide you're in now.Our Author Accelerator Certified Coach hosts for the Winter Blueprint challenge are:Sabrina Estudillo ButlerAs the founder of Unpolished Words, I'm a book coach and editor for ambitious BIPOC writers. I help them figure out where to start and what to do next so they can plan and write the book they can't stop thinking about. My mission is to add more color to the bookshelves by helping Black + Brown writers get clear on their ideas and confident in their writing skills so they can share their experiences, expertise, and stories with the world.My vision: Books by us are as widely known, accessible, and revered as the “classics.”I am a nerdy, intuitive, creative soul with a notebook obsession that is kind of getting out of hand. (Okay, it was out of hand when I had two full boxes of journals during our last move.) I'm also a professional nap-taker, a recovering hot cheetos puffs addict, and I've watched Parks and Rec so many times I can listen to it like a podcast and know exactly what's going on. And after a 7-year career as a licensed architect (it was a vibe, just not the one for me), I returned to my first love: books. I got certified in Nonfiction and Fiction Book Coaching through Author Accelerator, and I've been living the dream ever since.I intentionally work with mostly BIPOC because I know there are so many of us who have s**t to say, and there aren't a whole lot of people helping us get it said. So, I made my writers' (and my own) expression my job. Three years later, it's still the best job in the world. More at www.unpolishedwords.com.Sara Gentry is a math Ph.D. turned Author Accelerator certified book coach. As a lifelong problem solver, she knows the power of finding the right solution. Now she uses her analytical brain to provide writers with strategic next steps and straightforward feedback so they can finish writing books they love. Sara works with fiction, nonfiction, and memoir writers in one-to-one coaching and novel writers in her yearlong group coaching program, Novel Resolution. She gives back to the writing community by hosting the free annual events KidLit Summer Camp and Novel Kickoff. You can connect with her through her website solutionsforwriters.com or on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter(X) with the handle writewithsara.Stuart WakefieldWith 26 years of experience in theatre, broadcast media, and coaching, I've cultivated a deep understanding of storytelling and its powerful narrative structures. My journey began with a childhood fascination for comic books, TV, and movies, which blossomed into a lifelong dedication to the art of storytelling.My academic and professional pursuits, including an MA in Professional Writing, underscore my commitment to mastering the craft. My own writing achievements, such as my debut novel "Body of Water" being long-listed for the Polari First Book Prize and "Behind the Seams" reaching the semifinals of the 2021 BookLife Fiction Prize Contest, reflect my understanding of what it takes to create compelling narratives. The upcoming airing of my first TV show on the UK's Channel 4 marks another milestone in my diverse storytelling career.This eclectic background sparked my interest in coaching. Known for feedback that resonates and enlightens, I've been the go-to person for manuscript reviews throughout my education and career. As an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, I bring a unique blend of personal experience, professional expertise, and genuine passion for storytelling. My goal is to guide aspiring writers in crafting narratives that are not only vibrant and compelling but also deeply meaningful. Of my client's published books, Daughter of the Seven Hills, by Margaret McNellis, is out now.More at www.thebookcoach.coStuart's podcast with Jennie can be found at Master Fiction WritingAmy L. Bernstein runs Wordfirst Book Coaching Services, which supports aspiring and experienced nonfiction authors as they develop long-form projects from the raw-idea stage to polished, market-ready book proposals, and points in between. Amy's client base includes an eclectic group of authors, including a microbiologist, a middle-school educator, and a TV journalist. She also works selectively on memoir projects that blend the personal and professional.Amy's affinity (and affection) for nonfiction stems from a combined three decades of experience as a print and public radio journalist as well as senior communications roles with detail-oriented nonprofit organizations and state and federal government agencies, where Amy handled everything from drafting Congressional testimony to writing speeches for top government officials.Amy is also the author of several novels and plays, as well as a forthcoming nonfiction book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration, which is designed to inspire and encourage writers and all creative people struggling with self-doubt.Amy's new book for writers is Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding InspirationMore at wordfirstbookcoach.com or On Substack: Candace Coakley is a book coach, developmental editor, and mindfulness mentor passionate about helping others embrace the creative process and share their wisdom through writing. With twenty-five years of writing and teaching experience, she founded Candace Coakley Editorial Solutions to help writers clarify their ideas and bring their stories to life. As an Author Accelerator-certified book coach in fiction, nonfiction, and memoir, Candace uses Blueprint for a Book to help writers get to the heart of their stories. She loves helping writers craft authentic, empowered manuscripts and achieve their writing and publishing goals. Her range of services includes all steps of the process, from idea generation to publication and beyond. Her clients have published through various traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing routes.Her lifelong meditation practice is the secret to her sanity and a skill she loves to share with others. She is a graduate of the Mindfulness Mentor Training and has studied with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. She is certified in Transcendental Meditation (TM) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is not afraid of helping writers explore dark places and is certified in trauma-sensitive mindfulness. She is also a Reiki practitioner and uses the power of energy healing in all areas of her life. In her spare time, she creates art in her basement art studio. Candace taught nonprofit communications and event management at Boston University and Emerson College and holds an undergraduate degree in Communications from Boston College and an M.A. in Business Organization from Emerson College. She specializes in coaching memoir, and leads workshops and retreats on integrating mindfulness into writing. A graduate of Grub Street's Memoir Incubator, she has written a memoir about prosecuting and convicting a serial rapist through DNA evidence, and her work-in-progress concerns the power of hope in healing from trauma. She lives north of Boston with her family and rescue dog, Hope. For more info, please visit www.candacecoakley.com or subscribe to her substack newsletter for creative inspiration.All coaches can be reached by email: Sara Gentry – sara@solutionsforwriters.comCandace Coakley – cc@candacecoakley.comSabrina Butler – heythere@unpolishedwords.comStuart Wakefield – stuart@thebookcoach.coAmy Bernstein – info@wordfirstbookcoach.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Josh Hammer unpacks the new grand jury indictment of Luigi Mangione, who recently murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in cold blood on the streets of Midtown Manhattan. Thankfully, the NYC grand jury got it right here—but a deeply disturbing new Emerson College poll on the matter bespeaks a broader societal rot. Plus, we at the Article III Project just notched a big judicial ethics win against a far-left federal judge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to an Emerson College poll 41 percent of 18 to 29 year olds feel that the murder of a United Healthcare CEO was acceptable.

If you're looking for a delightful new children's book to add to your little one's collection, you'll want to check out "Jeddy's Teddy" by actor-turned-author Jed Bernard. In this fun and insightful conversation, Jed chats with host Jed Doherty about his journey from the screen to the page, and the special bond between a boy and his beloved teddy bear. Jed shares the true story behind "Jeddy's Teddy," which he wrote this past July and released in October. As a child, Jed was quite attached to his teddy bear, Tommy, who became his best friend during a time when Jed struggled with a speech impediment. Jed fondly recalls using his imagination to take Tommy on all sorts of adventures, just like the kids do in classic books like "Where the Wild Things Are." The discussion touches on the importance of imagination and unstructured play in child development - something Jed feels is being lost in our tech-driven world. He emphasizes the magic that can happen when parents take the time to read aloud to their kids, using different voices and accents to bring the story to life. Jed also opens up about his own path, from overcoming speech challenges to pursuing a career in acting. He explains how writing "Jeddy's Teddy" allowed him to have more creative control, compared to the collaborative nature of his on-screen work. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just a lover of heartwarming tales, this episode is sure to leave you inspired. So grab a cozy blanket, snuggle up with your little ones, and get ready to dive into the world of Jed and his beloved teddy bear! We also speak with the amazing team of young people who are the driving force behind Emerson College's On The Same Page Boston initiative. This year the program is bringing books to the kids of Boston's Mather School, the oldest public elementary school in the US. There is still time to help, visit https://www.onthesamepageboston.org/ to contribute to the On The Same Page Boston initiative.  Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!

Today - John chats with Simon and Julie for their "We're Still Here" segment. Simon Moya-Smith is an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist. He's a contributing writer at NBC News and TheNation.com. Julie Francella is a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience in handling complex trauma with Indigenous youth and families. She is an enrolled member of the Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation Reserve, and teaches Indigenous Studies at Durham College, focusing on the impacts of colonization on First Nations people. Then, John interviews Tripp Whetsell who's an author and adjunct media studies professor at Emerson College in Boston. As an entertainment journalist, he has covered TV, film, comedy and other aspects of popular culture for more than two decades. They discuss his background and his newly released book "Norman Lear: His Life and Times".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if Einstein was a chick??? This week we read wildly popular millennial comedian Iliza Shlesinger's book "Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity." You might be asking, "What the hell is GL™?" Well, my liege, we'll explore together. In this research project we discuss white jeans, nose jobs, awesome stepfathers, backup boyfriends, Emerson College, study abroad behavior, how to get female friends, and a time when Sarah Silverman was the hottest comedian. Plus, we'll address the age old question: Can men and women actually BE friends???Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editors - Andrew Buckland ACE and Scott Morris A COMPLETE UNKNOWN editors Andrew Buckland, ACE and Scott Morris came into James Mangold's latest film being almost completely unknown to one another.  Aside from mutual acquaintances, the two had never worked together or even met prior to this film.  In spite of this, their combined talents tackled a big film that featured forty live performances and an aggressive post schedule. Co-written and directed by James Mangold, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN takes place in the early 1960s, when 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.  Forming his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement, making a controversial choice that reverberates worldwide. ANDREW BUCKLAND, ACE Andrew Buckland ACE is an Academy Award winning film editor who won the Oscar for his work on FORD v FERRARI alongside Michael McCusker ACE.  He received his B.F.A. in Film from Purchase College before transitioning into editing. Landing his first job on Alan Pakula's THE DEVIL'S OWN, Andrew has been a part of the editorial teams on many high-profile films including Mike Nichol's CLOSER and CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR.  Andrew subsequently directed two documentary films THE LONG WALL HOME and SOMOS WICHI, which won the 2012 Documentary Expose Award at The Peace On Earth Film Festival, Chicago USA.  Andrew began his collaboration with James Mangold on KNIGHT AND DAY and THE WOLVERINE, and later edited FORD v FERRARI, and INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. Other credits include Co-Editing Tate Taylor's THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN and Additional Editing GET ON UP. SCOTT MORRIS Scott Morris is a film editor with over 10 years' experience. He has collaborated with directors James Mangold, James Gray, Adam McKay and Gareth Edwards. In 2022 he was named one of Variety's top 10 Artisans To Watch.  His last film, THE CREATOR was nominated for two Oscars. His previous collaborations with James Gray on ARMAGEDDON TIME and AD ASTRA were selected for competition in the Cannes and Venice film festivals respectively. Ad Astra went on to be nominated for an Oscar. He worked as an additional editor on Adam McKay's film, DON'T LOOK UP. It was nominated for 4 Oscars, including Best Film Editing for Hank Corwin. Scott is a graduate of Emerson College and represented by CAA. Editing A COMPLETE UNKNOWN In our discussion with A COMPLETE UNKNOWN editors Andrew Buckland, ACE and Scott Morris, we talk about: The sounds of the city, the sounds of the sixties Nuance, nuance and more nuance Finding humanity in the cutting room Making the film "sing" Editors as voice extras The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs Listen to Andrew talk about his Oscar-winning work on FORD v FERRARI with Mike McCusker Check out Scott Morris' podcast for THE CREATOR Hear Andrew talk about what it was like cutting INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Spencer Kimball joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career and his role as director of polling at Emerson College, where they work hard to be accurate and innovative in how they obtain their information on public opinion.

Growing up in Northern California, Jacob Rosenberg developed his passion for video and film as a skateboarder in the early 1990s, making acclaimed videos for Plan B Skateboards under the mentorship of the late founder Mike Ternasky. Upon his graduation from Emerson College, Rosenberg began his professional career directing music videos, short films, and commercials where he has directed and produced talent names such as LeBron James, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg, and Latto. Rosenberg served for a decade as a partner at the independent studio Bandito Brothers, spearheading forward-thinking digital workflows as their CTO and in-house director. He contributed expertise to productions such as Avatar and Act of Valor as well as numerous documentaries including Shine A Light and S.O.P.. In 2012, Rosenberg's directorial debut, Waiting for Lightning, premiered at SXSW, going on to be released by Samuel Goldwyn Films. The documentary feature painted an intimate portrait of childhood friend and skateboard legend Danny Way, who in 2005 attempted to jump the Great Wall of China on a skateboard. With a penchant for telling deeply human stories, Rosenberg's documentaries range on subjects from land speed racing to skateboarding, photography, technology, and the world of magician Franco Pascali. His award-winning broadcast work has included campaigns for Ford, INFINITI, HUMMER, NBA, MLB, Royal Caribbean, Burger King, Beats, Advil, Intel, and countless others. Rosenberg's latest works include co-curating a first-of-its-kind museum exhibit on the emergence of skateboard videos in the 1990s at The Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, as well as his first photo book RIGHT BEFORE MY EYES, documenting a decade of Bay Area hip-hop and skate culture. The book focuses on Jacob's story, coming up as a filmmaker for Plan B and then a photographer for the rap collective Hieroglyphics—which culminated in filming, editing, and directing their first group music video “You Never Knew” in 1998. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Jacob speaks about his new book, Right Before My Eyes (00:09:32) Magic, childlike curiosity, and the film “The Red Balloon” (00:13:19) Jacob shares his experience creating “Waiting For Lightning,” a documentary about skateboarder Danny Way (00:18:51) Jacob reflects on how creative pursuits helped him navigate childhood trauma (00:22:08) Finding acceptance through skateboarding (00:29:52) Jacob opens up about childhood trauma and how it fostered his ability to empathize with others (00:38:14) Yoshino shares how teaching boxing to kids highlights their natural embrace of diversity, connecting it to skateboarding's cultural inclusivity (00:40:42) Jacob reflects on how childhood influences like Star Wars and Public Enemy shaped his creativity (00:52:09) Jacob recounts meeting his mentor, Mike Ternasky (Co-Founder of Plan B and H Street Skateboards), at a skate camp in 1988 (00:58:04) How authenticity and small acts of kindness create meaningful connections (01:04:56) The conversation explores empathy as a counter to divisiveness in politics and mass media (01:07:46) Yoshino reflects on experiencing racism while traveling (01:18:15) Jacob discusses creating Plan B's iconic skate videos: Questionable, Virtual Reality, and Secondhand Smoke (01:21:54) Jacob highlights a museum exhibit celebrating 1990s skateboarding videos as cultural and documentary art (01:32:10) Joan Scheckel and her embodied storytelling technique (01:35:36) The importance of open-hearted living and artists staying fearlessly present during turbulent times (01:41:53) Yoshino and Jacob admire the subtle storytelling in Wim Wenders' Perfect Days (01:51:07) Jacob discusses his book Right Before My Eyes, chronicling his growth as a filmmaker and skateboarding's evolution from 1988 to 1998 (01:58:28) Yoshino and Jacob explore how modern technology overwhelms and disconnects, emphasizing slowing down and finding grounding in nature and analog experiences (02:03:57) artistdecoded.com jacobrosenberg.tv/shop instagram.com/jacobrosenberg    

As Team Kamala begs Democrats to "hang in there" and not be dismayed if some key battleground states get called early for Trump, the whole world is watching the media lie and propagandize at levels we haven't seen since Covid. It's a tale of two polls in Iowa as Des Moines Register polling shows Kamala up by three and Emerson College polling shows Trump up by NINE. The media deceptively edit Trump to suggest he wants Liz Cheney assassinated and get CRUCIFIED when Trump's actual comments come out. 

Steve discusses the results of an Emerson College poll, one of the best polls of the last few cycles, and says he's concerned with what he sees. Then, pastor Joel Webbon of Right Response Ministries joins the program to give a pro-abolition perspective on voting for Donald Trump. In Hour Two, Steve and the team continue their study in the book of Romans for Theology Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 392 and we're distracted by the stars in your eyes! First Em takes us to the Irma Hotel in Cody, Wyoming, but don't think they didn't do some deep dives on wild west ghosts in general and even potentially found their long-dead soul mate. Then Christine covers the frightening and infuriating case of the disappearance of Heather Teague. And do you know a dog named Noodle who went to Emerson College? ...and that's why we drink! Check out Christine's Etsy shop here!https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheXtineFilesWe're all so, so grateful to everyone who bought a bumper sticker (and so sorry for the folks who only got thank you notes - they should have all been fixed by now). Your purchases made a donation of $3500 to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund possible! https://www.pcrf.net