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Brush off your English Major degree because we're flashing back to high school Literature class to talk about one of the greatest novel turned to films ever written -- Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird." Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf & Liz Esten Podcast Edited By: Nathan P. Keelan Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show is a part of the Broadway Podcast Network Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Merch!! Jess Socials Jesse McAnally on Twitter Jess McAnally on Instagram Andrew Socials Andrew DeWolf on Instagram Andrew DeWolf on Twitter Liz Socials Liz Esten on Instagram Liz Esten on Twitter Use our Affiliate Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hello Lovelies - Weekly Writing Podcast For Writers by Author Rachel Cooper
I get it. Words are deceptively hard. There's so much that no one tells you about getting that first draft written, and trying to learn the craft while writing a novel is soul-crushing. I've been writing for over ten years, and during that time, I've come across a lot of different people who are ultimately failing themselves and their stories for different reasons.I want to address some of the more common writer-types that I've come across, because getting the first draft out of you is the hardest part. Keep in mind that none of these people are making their first draft happen. If you think you might be one of these, I wanted to also give you some encouragement and tips to help get you back on track."I'd like to write a novel someday."This person is the kind of person who maybe liked reading, liked the idea of writing, or had a really great story to tell, but for whatever reason, has never put pen to paper. Sometimes, they'll even try to explain the great idea they had for a story once, and try to convince you that you should write that story for them. As enthusiastic as these people are, they don't realize that you have your own novels to write that you are passionate about.If you have always thought you'd write a novel someday, and never have, you must face the fact here and now that no one is going to come along and just write that novel for you. No one is as passionate or knowledgeable about that story as you, and you'd be doing your story is disservice to assume you'll get around to it one day, or even worse, pawn it off to someone else to write with their vision. If you don't write your story, no one will. You're the only one who can, so I will always encourage you to give it a try."I have so many ideas for stories that I don't even know where to start."This person has a problem with a lack of focus. Usually this means they've started something and gotten sidetracked by another story, or another ten stories, all of which they have eaten the brains out of and then run off to another juicier meal, leaving dead bodies, (erm, you know I mean manuscripts, right?), in their wake. Don't be a zombie. All they want to do is eat your brains.Instead, try to focus on just one major project or task at a time. This could be the one you're the most excited to tell, it could be one that you've already got most of the outline done for, or one that you have come back to time and again. If you have other story ideas during this time, it's okay. Brain dump everything you've got into a file and look at it later, then get back to focusing on the major task at hand."I can't even begin to write anything until I have it all planned out."The person that says this typically plots a novel to death. This may include their worlds, characters, and backstories. You probably shouldn't spend 20 years plotting your novel out just to write one book. Even if it is a series of books set in the same world, you will likely find even more ideas and more depth from just writing the first draft than you will by trying to plot without one.If this is your scenario, remember that your time on this planet is limited, and you may only write 3-5 books in your lifetime at this pace. If you're okay with that, then keeo doing what you love. If you're not satisfied with that, don't be discouraged that you don't know everything, yet. Get your big moments figured out, and trust that the rest will come to you when you start to write it and think about it more seriously."I had this cool idea, and I sort of know where it's going to go, but I have no idea how to get there."On the opposite end of the spectrum are those people who have no idea how to get their novel from point A to point B. This was me the very first time I tried to write a draft. Even upon getting my most dubious of first drafts finished, my characters were incredibly flat. Very few people can write a complete novel from start to finish without having some sort of outline going. Those people essentially live in their basements and have been writing for 30 years. You are not one of those people. I wasn't one of them either.When you first have an idea for something, plot or characters or any of it, you will usually be excited and want to jump right in. Sometimes a scene comes to me in part or in whole. Sometimes, its a facet of the world that may or may not be totally relevant. Whether I can use it or not, I have some puzzle pieces that I've randomly picked out of the box that is my story. This is where my outline comes in, because they aren't always useful things like straight edges or corners, so I have to dig through the box to find some of those pieces before I can start to put everything together. You don't have to have every piece lined out and ready to put into the right part of your puzzle, but you need to at least have a starting place."You don't have to be an English Major to know how to read and write. I grew up doing it my whole life."This type of person thinks they know the language just because they've grown up with it. They are also the type to think they know how to write a book since they've read so many of them. Yes, and no. So much no. If you're this type of person, you'll be trudging along, writing to your hearts content, only to find that the language is more nuanced and complicated than you really thought about or assumed. I don't seem to ever remember that you aren't supposed to start a sentence with a preposition. Nope. Don't care. I seem to totally ignore that rule whenever possible. Sending your chapters through critiques will call into question: did you ever learn the language at all?If this is you, consider taking some classes, watching some videos, or reading articles from your favorite authors online about the actual craft of writing. We don't actually write dialogue the way we speak. No one actually thinks about it when they reach up and scratch their nose. At least not in real life, but in writing, you do. How often do you actually use someone's name? Probably about never. But if you're reading a conversation where there are multiple characters of the same gender involved, you might use it more than you'd think. Learning the craft as much as possible, writing as much as possible, and getting feedback on your work is going to call out all these little quirks that you have built up and never noticed before will get you where you need to be.I want you to thrive in the coming months, and even further down the road. If you have any tips for getting your first draft written, let me know in the comments below! Get full access to Author Rachel Cooper at authorrachelcooper.substack.com/subscribe
Hello Lovelies - Weekly Writing Podcast For Writers by Author Rachel Cooper
I get it. Words are deceptively hard. There's so much that no one tells you about getting that first draft written, and trying to learn the craft while writing a novel is soul-crushing. I've been writing for over ten years, and during that time, I've come across a lot of different people who are ultimately failing themselves and their stories for different reasons.I want to address some of the more common writer-types that I've come across, because getting the first draft out of you is the hardest part. Keep in mind that none of these people are making their first draft happen. If you think you might be one of these, I wanted to also give you some encouragement and tips to help get you back on track."I'd like to write a novel someday."This person is the kind of person who maybe liked reading, liked the idea of writing, or had a really great story to tell, but for whatever reason, has never put pen to paper. Sometimes, they'll even try to explain the great idea they had for a story once, and try to convince you that you should write that story for them. As enthusiastic as these people are, they don't realize that you have your own novels to write that you are passionate about.If you have always thought you'd write a novel someday, and never have, you must face the fact here and now that no one is going to come along and just write that novel for you. No one is as passionate or knowledgeable about that story as you, and you'd be doing your story is disservice to assume you'll get around to it one day, or even worse, pawn it off to someone else to write with their vision. If you don't write your story, no one will. You're the only one who can, so I will always encourage you to give it a try."I have so many ideas for stories that I don't even know where to start."This person has a problem with a lack of focus. Usually this means they've started something and gotten sidetracked by another story, or another ten stories, all of which they have eaten the brains out of and then run off to another juicier meal, leaving dead bodies, (erm, you know I mean manuscripts, right?), in their wake. Don't be a zombie. All they want to do is eat your brains.Instead, try to focus on just one major project or task at a time. This could be the one you're the most excited to tell, it could be one that you've already got most of the outline done for, or one that you have come back to time and again. If you have other story ideas during this time, it's okay. Brain dump everything you've got into a file and look at it later, then get back to focusing on the major task at hand."I can't even begin to write anything until I have it all planned out."The person that says this typically plots a novel to death. This may include their worlds, characters, and backstories. You probably shouldn't spend 20 years plotting your novel out just to write one book. Even if it is a series of books set in the same world, you will likely find even more ideas and more depth from just writing the first draft than you will by trying to plot without one.If this is your scenario, remember that your time on this planet is limited, and you may only write 3-5 books in your lifetime at this pace. If you're okay with that, then keeo doing what you love. If you're not satisfied with that, don't be discouraged that you don't know everything, yet. Get your big moments figured out, and trust that the rest will come to you when you start to write it and think about it more seriously."I had this cool idea, and I sort of know where it's going to go, but I have no idea how to get there."On the opposite end of the spectrum are those people who have no idea how to get their novel from point A to point B. This was me the very first time I tried to write a draft. Even upon getting my most dubious of first drafts finished, my characters were incredibly flat. Very few people can write a complete novel from start to finish without having some sort of outline going. Those people essentially live in their basements and have been writing for 30 years. You are not one of those people. I wasn't one of them either.When you first have an idea for something, plot or characters or any of it, you will usually be excited and want to jump right in. Sometimes a scene comes to me in part or in whole. Sometimes, its a facet of the world that may or may not be totally relevant. Whether I can use it or not, I have some puzzle pieces that I've randomly picked out of the box that is my story. This is where my outline comes in, because they aren't always useful things like straight edges or corners, so I have to dig through the box to find some of those pieces before I can start to put everything together. You don't have to have every piece lined out and ready to put into the right part of your puzzle, but you need to at least have a starting place."You don't have to be an English Major to know how to read and write. I grew up doing it my whole life."This type of person thinks they know the language just because they've grown up with it. They are also the type to think they know how to write a book since they've read so many of them. Yes, and no. So much no. If you're this type of person, you'll be trudging along, writing to your hearts content, only to find that the language is more nuanced and complicated than you really thought about or assumed. I don't seem to ever remember that you aren't supposed to start a sentence with a preposition. Nope. Don't care. I seem to totally ignore that rule whenever possible. Sending your chapters through critiques will call into question: did you ever learn the language at all?If this is you, consider taking some classes, watching some videos, or reading articles from your favorite authors online about the actual craft of writing. We don't actually write dialogue the way we speak. No one actually thinks about it when they reach up and scratch their nose. At least not in real life, but in writing, you do. How often do you actually use someone's name? Probably about never. But if you're reading a conversation where there are multiple characters of the same gender involved, you might use it more than you'd think. Learning the craft as much as possible, writing as much as possible, and getting feedback on your work is going to call out all these little quirks that you have built up and never noticed before will get you where you need to be.I want you to thrive in the coming months, and even further down the road. If you have any tips for getting your first draft written, let me know in the comments below! Get full access to Author Rachel Cooper at authorrachelcooper.substack.com/subscribe
Travel with us from the vast plains of South Dakota to the sunny landscapes of Florida as we explore the transformative journey of Stephanie Anderson, a passionate advocate for regenerative agriculture. Discover how her upbringing on a traditional cattle ranch shaped her views and fueled her latest literary endeavor, "From the Ground Up: The Women Revolutionizing Regenerative Agriculture." Stephanie's insights into her family's unique grazing practices, combined with her generous offer of book copies, invite our Grazing Grass community to rethink conventional farming and embrace sustainable practices.Unpacking the challenges faced by first-generation college students, we shine a light on the expectations from small-town life and the potential for meaningful careers within agriculture and beyond. Personal anecdotes paint a vivid picture of the stark contrasts and humorous realities of rural life versus broader societal norms. By highlighting the resilience of individuals like Stephanie, who ventured from traditional backgrounds into diverse fields, we emphasize the importance of sustainable agriculture as a viable and rewarding career path in today's economic climate.The episode also delves into the broader impacts of regenerative practices on both personal and societal levels. From the pioneering work of farmers like Gabe Brown to the critical role of women and BIPOC individuals in reshaping our food systems, our discussion underscores the inclusivity and adaptability required in this movement. As we navigate through stories of innovative practices such as regenerative grazing and nutritious sprouting, Stephanie's passion and perspective offer a beacon of hope for a sustainable agricultural future, encouraging listeners to consider how these practices can fortify our food systems in uncertain times.Links Mentioned in the EpisodeStephanie Anderson's WritingsVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmond2025 Manderley Farms Grazing ConferenceGrazing Grass LinksNew Listener Resource GuideProvide feedback for the podcastWebsiteInsidersResources (Coming Soon)Community (on Facebook)Check out the Apiary Chronicles PodcastOriginal Music by Louis PalfreyChapters(00:00) - Introduction to Stephanie Anderson (00:17) - Fast Five with Stephanie (00:56) - Welcome to the Grazing Grass Podcast (01:30) - Ranch Management Courses Announcement (02:26) - Farm Update: Bale Grazing and Lambing Season (04:22) - Grazing Grass Community on Facebook (05:01) - Stephanie's Early Ranching Experiences (08:21) - Pursuing an English Major and Writing Career (15:14) - Stephanie's Writing Journey and Regenerative Practices (21:37) - Impact of Regenerative Practices on Family Ranch (22:58) - Challenges of Transitioning to Regenerative Agriculture (24:50) - Inspiration Behind 'From the Ground Up' (28:48) - Inclusive Practices in Regenerative Agriculture (30:15) - The Importance of Storytelling in Farming (31:01) - Challenges and Opportunities for Young Farmers (32:31) - Transitioning Farmland to the Next Generation (34:21) - Economic Stability Through Regenerative Practices (35:20) - Introducing Stephanie's Book (36:49) - Diverse Regenerative Practices Across the U.S. (44:44) - The Role of Fire in Land Management (47:59) - Innovative Grazing Techniques and Diversification (52:06) - Stephanie's Future Writing Projects (53:34) - The Famous Four Questions (01:01:07) - Conclusion and Listener Resources
In this episode of Getting to Aha! Host Darshan Mehta interviews John Jorgenson, CMO of Cambium Learning Group, to explore the interplay of education, marketing, and technology. John reflects on his career transition from English major to EdTech marketing leader, emphasizing the importance of aligning marketing strategies with educators' and students' needs. They discuss the pandemic's acceleration of technology adoption, AI's role in personalized learning, and future trends in education. John also shares insights on branding, strategy, and the EdTech CMO Collective—a networking initiative fostering collaboration among marketing leaders to address challenges in K-12 education.
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell dives deep into financial empowerment with Sara Conklin, the founder of Frozen Pennies. Sara shares her inspiring journey from being an English major and preschool teacher to becoming a financial coach and YouTube content creator. Discover actionable tips on how to save money, get out of debt, and build a profitable online business. Sara's expertise in frugal living, combined with her practical approach to money management, will help you take control of your finances and prepare for a successful career change. Tune in to learn how to make smarter financial decisions, monetize your passion, and create a sustainable income stream, all while enjoying the freedom of entrepreneurship. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights for women in midlife looking to achieve financial independence and career success.SHOW NOTES:https://secondactsuccess.co/158Connect with Sara Conklin:frozenpennies.comyoutube.com/@saraconklinfrozenpennies------------- You belong in the Career Clarity Collective! Figuring out what you want in your career often feels like a full time job, BUT you don't have to do it alone! If you feel miserable at work and need a change, join like-minded women in this membership. You'll get access to group coaching, masterclasses, and community. https://secondactsuccess.co/membershipReady To Quit Your Job?Ready to quit your job and start a business? Unboss yourself and take the QUIZ! https://secondactsuccess.co/quizGet the FREE Career Change Planner to help you plan your next career move!https://secondactsuccess.co/plannerBook a FREE Discovery Call with host/career coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategyLET'S CONNECT!Instagram - https://instagram.com/secondactsuccessFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/secondactsuccess.coTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@secondactsuccessAll the latest - https://secondactsuccess.co/linksFREE Resources - https://secondactsuccess.co/resources REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE THE PODCAST!
This week in honour of our 100th episode, we're playing a game with some of our podcast friends! Check out Jamie @UnabashedJames, Colin @ColinMParker, and Az @Cals_Calzones on Twitter!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Do you enjoy the podcast? Please leave a review! Ah, English degrees. So often the target of snide comments and "there but for..." looks. I don't think there's another academic pursuit that's used as a metaphor for uselessness quite as much. Maybe basket weaving. And yet, as content designers know, English majors can become one of technology's secret weapons. Speaking of secret weapons... Today's guest might be one of the most impressive people in content design. Sammie Spector is the content design lead at Condé Nast, where she looks after brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, GQ, Glamour, Architectural Digest, Vanity Fair, Pitchfork, Wired, and Bon Appétit. And she's one of the most impressive people I know. She has an incredible work ethic. Not only does she hold down a demanding job, she grades students and teaches workshops for UX Content Collective, and oh...she was an English major too. Which is exactly what we talk about today. How English majors can stop feeling helpless, and start thinking about their careers. But we don't stop there. We cover: Why content design has a pipeline problem, and how to fix it What it's like working at a publishing company versus a traditional "tech" company Why English majors should start thinking early about how to adapt their skills to tech What content design can learn from software engineering to fix our graduate shortage Sammie's wisdom should be heard by everyone in the industry. Send this to your friendly neighbourhood English grad, and give them a smile: it's gonna be okay. Connect with Sammie: Sammie Spector on LinkedIn Listeners get 20% off podcasts and workshops at UX Content Collective! Just use PODCAST20 at checkout
Katie checks in with writer (One Story, the Boston Review, PEN/Robert J. Dau Prize), translator (Asymptote, Columbia Journal, The Boy from Clearwater), and former employee of world-renowned visual artist, Cai Guo-Qiang, Lin King.
As literary buff, a Canadian, and an English Major, I hit the nerdcore trifecta for consuming and appreciating the work of renowned writer Alice Munro. Imagine my shock and disgust when I learned that she betrayed her daughter in the most awful, devastating way possible. This, and after months of protests against Israel's endless bombing campaign on Palestinians, it's time we got into why America is still bankrolling this one sided attack, and how the media plays a roll in keeping it going. Ps, oxford comma 4 life, sincerely, Janaya Future Khan
Andy and Dani go to Paris. Dani gets all English Major-y and Andy does too? Could this be one of the best books ever written? Absolutely. Will this book take a lot of emotional bandwidth? Most definitely. Is this book worth reading? 100 times, yes. Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
Watch/Listen to this and all episodes ad free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get a free trial for the ITBR Professor level! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom On Feb. 27, 2023, The New Yorker published an article ominously titled "The End of the English Major." This article caused quite a conversation across higher education, and there are many question marks concerning how to study not only English but all Humanities subjects in a moment where liberal arts funding is facing massive cuts, departments are being consolidated, and technology is rapidly changing. One of the major questions concerns a technological specter looming ever larger, Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Sid Dobrin, an expert on Digital Humanities from the University of Florida, is here to ease our anxieties and tensions regarding the fear of AI taking over the Humanities classroom. Instead of fearing ChatGPT, Sid explores new questions we should be asking that incorporates this technology, rather than trying to get rid of it. He explains that AI, Virtual Reality, and digital media can all be used as tools for thinking about the Humanities. As he reminds us at the beginning of this episode, English departments study what and how people read/write and that means responding to newly emerging technology like AI. You can find Sid's book "AI and Writing" (published by Broadview Press) here: https://broadviewpress.com/product/ai-and-writing/#tab-description Learn more about Sid and his work here: https://english.ufl.edu/sid-dobrin/ Follow ITBR on IG, @ivorytowerboilerroom, TikTok, @ivorytowerboilerroom, and X, @IvoryBoilerRoom! Our Sponsors: Be sure to follow The SoapBox on IG, @thesoapboxny and TikTok, @thesoapboxny and visit their website https://www.soapboxny.com/ to get your hands on their luxurious bath and body products! To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe, and enter promo code ITBR50 to receive 50% off any print or digital subscription. Follow them on IG, @theglreview. Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG, @broadviewpress. Order and follow @mandeemadeit (on IG) mention ITBR, and with your first order you'll receive a free personalized gift! Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG, @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150 Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Christian Garcia (Social Media Coordinator) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ivorytowerboilerroom/message
Chaz and Schatz are thrilled to present our continuing Rushian Author Series. Fresh in the footsteps of Kevin J. Anderson, we get another long-standing Case 2112 in the Rush Rash Containment Unit - author, personal pilot, and overall Rush devotee Len Roberto. Len is a Rush fan from way back who published an indie book for himself and his friends: A Simple Kind Mirror: The Lyrical Vision of Rush. Like most things done with the best intent, his labor-of-love book took on a life of its own with the Rush community. We hear how recently departed Rush "family" member and SRO/Anthem VP Pegi Cecconi blessed his published use of Rush lyrics in his prose. And we take a trip down memory lane through Len's 14 prized Rush concert ticket stubs, so hey, not just that, but so much more: - How Neil inspired Len the English Major to write and how his Rush book took on a life of its own. - The fourteen shows Len attended and his recollections of their first show back after their hiatus in 2002 in Hartford, CT. - All the elements of what makes The Garden a great Rush song and way for the band to sunset. Join Chaz and Schatz as they visit with Len and get the skinny on what makes Len tick, particularly as a writer, a reader of all things in the Peartian lexicon, and a Rushian like us. We spin the keyboard-driven "Grand Designs" from 1985's Power Windows, and enjoy...a lot of keyboards. Really. We like keyboards!! We name-drop Bill Levine, Greg "Wolfie" Wolfe, Joe Cruz, Steve Brown, Solar Federation, YYNOT and an ongoing stream of other luminaries. With Len's help, we do the usual dive into the news and score a sweet-ass namedrop for our bitchin' sponsor Danforth and Pape. We might have missed the reference to the 2006 compilation Rush Gold, but we drew in a great tie-in for Danforth & Pape's bitchin' T-Shirt shop and facebook page – check them out at Facebook.com slash Danforth & Pape!! Boom! And while you're at it, hey yo, don't forget to scratch that itch live by going to see any of these Grade-A excellent Rush lovin' bands: Schatz's Scratch List: UK Scotland Moving Pictures Scotland Leoni Jane Kennedy RushFest Scotland North America USA YYNOT Second Contact Solar Federation Accidental Breakdown Rush Archives Mood Lifters Lotus Land Dumb Love Vapor Trail Rash Canada New World Men 2112 South America Brazil RushFest Brazil Rush news, general nonsensical disorderly conduct, lack of regard for correctness or truth, and reckless endangerment of your whole-brain. This is the only podcast dedicated to increasing opioid release in your anterior insula, your anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), and your posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), in addition to the basal ganglia and the thalamus...and all that that implies. Some thick North Jersey accents and they give you some royalty-free sound effects and movie clips too - what more do you need to indulge your urge to scratch?! Join us - you know where to scratch - blah, blah...RushRash.
Welcome to the Good Tidings Podcast with host, Larry Harper, Founder of the Good Tidings Foundation. This podcast is all about highlighting the good in people and what individuals are doing to make an impact in this world. On today's episode, Larry chats with his friend, Good Tidings Board Member, and Emmy Winning broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants – Dave Flemming. The conversation begins with Dave sharing how growing up near Washington DC influenced his life early on. College brought him west to attend Stanford University with no intention of becoming a professional sports broadcaster. Once the English Major started broadcasting Stanford University games, he caught the broadcasting bug and never looked back. Dave highlights his quick rise to broadcasting Major League Baseball games for the San Francisco Giants. The podcast then turns to discuss the missions of both the Giants Community Fund and the Good Tidings Foundation and how these two great charities have partnered together for the past 25 years. This episode will surely get you in the spirit for the Giants' Home Opener!
Matt Williams of Luxor Tech joins the podcast to discuss hashrate futures, a new trading product that allows miners to forecast and act on the future price of hashrate. We discuss the product, similar Bitcoin futures products on the CME and how mining pool games with Ordinals could alter the equation. Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Start 00:02:52 Matt Williams Intro 00:04:11 Matt's Background 00:09:50 English Major & Skiing 00:12:37 CME & Bitcoin Futures 00:19:58 Luxor Hashrate Futures 00:28:06 Luxor's Product Suite 00:32:37 CME Bitcoin Futures 00:36:14 Futures Explained 00:41:34 Changing Pool Models 00:44:30 Transaction Fee Hedging 00:48:55 Volatility & Derivatives 00:50:54 Futures & Options Check out our other shows and content by going to https://blockspace.media/ today. Join our halving party in Denver, Colorado on April 20th! https://www.meetup.com/denver-bitdevs/events/299059050/ Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley. - Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin miner! And thank you to Foreman Mining, Master Your Mining! "The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.
My full name is Miracle Onyenadum Ugweje, however I like to be called Mimi. I am currently a college student at CUNY Lehman College. I love being curious and delving into the things I am curious about, the best way I have found that I do this is through writing. Although I have always loved writing, recently I have found a new love of critical analysis and storytelling. There are things I feel a strong urge to criticize. I have written many things over the years as a growing writer, from personal poems and short stories to college analytical and academic essays. Two of my proudest literary feats are writing the lead stories for the EDsnaps e-magazine and a short play I wrote for my screenwriting class in my sophomore year of college. It's called How a Negress Kills. Although I wrote the short play from a creative structure I am proud to say that there are aspects of the character that can be viewed through a critical analysis lens. I believe it is through my love of storytelling and curiosity of the world that I believe in understanding diverse perspectives and fostering positive relationships and environments ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY 650+ weekly blogs / 400+ podcasts / 26 marathon races / 5 half ironman races / 2 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk / 1 Ironman….
Julia Arpag joins Startup Mindsets to detail her roller coaster career journey from working at SoulCycle to a career in recruiting. After she was laid off from her job she scrambled to get 6 job offers within a few months and decided to take one from Alanna the cofounder of Aligned Recruitment. Julia is also an English Major from Hamilton College and describes the best part of her job as seeing people land offers. Learn more at alignedrecruitment.com
Imagine the journey of an English major turned PhD holder, who shifted gears to become a devoted mother and artist. Today, we're lucky to have Heather Kiser share her story with us. Heather doesn't mince her words when she talks about the strain and challenges academia brought into her life, revealing the emotional toll of her decade-long tenure. Her candid conversation about stepping back from her dissertation to embrace motherhood and nurture her artistic side is a lesson in resilience and finding joy in adversity.Heather's tale is a dance of duality, where she beautifully balances the roles of motherhood and artist. She shares how her creative process unfolds in the crevices of her day, whether it's a 40-minute painting session squeezed into daylight hours or evening's soothing embroidery sessions. Her art isn't just an outlet; it's woven into the fabric of her daily life, helping her achieve a harmony many of us strive for. As we close our chat, Heather shares her future aspirations. She's currently undertaking an October challenge to create a collection of 31 watercolor, ink, and wash paintings. Her parting words underline the importance of taking life and dreams one day at a time. Tune in to this heartwarming episode as Heather's artistic journey may motivate you to chase your dreams, reminding you that life's hurdles aren't roadblocks, but stepping stones.Learn more about Heather here. Something New Every WeekSomething New Every Week (or SNEW's for short) feature photography's best of the best....Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
In this conversation, my guest, Dr Marcel Hartwig, shares with us why a humanities degree is valuable, and how project-based learning helps students develop the soft skills, critical thinking and creativity.
In 1965, a young man tries to avoid being sent to fight in Vietnam before PresidentJohnson cancels the draft deferment for married men. Andy begs Doris to marry him before his time runs out.Bernadette Armstrong directs a cast that includes Allan Wasserman, Natalie Venturi,Peter Bonoff, Daamen Krall, David Purdham, Camille Ameen, Sue Gisser, JayCee Porter, and Gina Elaine..Melissa Milich is the playwright. Her other works for the stage include At Twilight inWatsonville; Holy or Holey—Catholic Rituals; The Bridal Wave; Sincere Apologies; Human Remains; An English Major in Camouflage; and more. She has also authored nonfiction and children's books. She is a former U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer.The Bridal Wave is a selection in the Open-Door Playhouse month-long Salute toVeterans in November, focusing on works created by veterans.Founded by playwright and filmmaker Bernadette Armstrong, Open-Door Playhouse is a Theater Podcast- like the radio dramas of the 1940s and 1950s. The Playhouse launched on September 15, 2020. At the time, Open-Door Playhouse provided Playwrights, Actors, and Directors a creative outlet during the shutdown. Since its inception. Open-Door Playhouse has presented Short and One-Act plays from Playwrights across the country and internationally. In 2021 Open-Door Playhouse received a Communicator Award for Content for the Play Custody and in 2023 the play What's Prison Like was nominated for a Webby Award in the Crime & Justice Category. Plays are produced by Bernadette Armstrong, the Sound Engineer is David Peters, sound effects are provided by Audio Jungle, and music from Karaoke Version. All plays are recorded at The Oak House Studio in Altadena, CA. There's no paywall at the Open-Door Playhouse site, so you can listen to everything for free. Open-Door Playhouse is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and if you would like to support performances of works by new and emerging playwrights, your donation will be gratefully accepted. Your tax-deductible donations help keep our plays on the Podcast Stage. We strive to bring our listeners thoughtful and surprising one-act plays and ten-minute shorts that showcase insightful and new perspectives of the world we share with others. To listen or to donate (or both), go to https://opendoorplayhouse.orgSupport the show
OvEn is an entertaining tale just in time for the Halloween season. Jenny and her best friend Lucy are selling cookies door to door far and wide in hopes of raising funds for Jenny's college tuition. Their efforts take a bit of a turn when they land on the doorstep of Mrs. Zodiac, the widow of the Zodiac Killer, who's pre-heating her oven just for them….Listen carefully, and don't try to escape!Rachel Berney Needleman directs a cast that includes Anne Cooper, Zelda Kimble,Sienna Tso and Matthew Scott Montgomery.Melissa Milich is the playwright. Her other works for the stage include At Twilightin Watsonville; Holy or Holey—Catholic Rituals; The Bridal Wave; Sincere Apologies;Human Remains; An English Major in Camouflage; and more. She has also authorednonfiction and children's books. She is a former U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer.OvEn is a selection in Open-Door Playhouse's second annual Celebrating Women inTheatre. Founded by playwright and filmmaker Bernadette Armstrong, Open-Door Playhouse is a Theater Podcast- like the radio dramas of the 1940s and 1950s. The Playhouse launched on September 15, 2020. At the time, Open-Door Playhouse provided Playwrights, Actors and Directors a creative outlet during the shutdown. Since its inception. Open-Door Playhouse has presented Short and One-Act plays from Playwrights across the country and internationally. In 2021 Open-Door Playhouse received a Communicator Award for Content for the Play Custody and in 2023 the play What's Prison Like was nominated for a Webby Award in the Crime & Justice Category. Plays are produced by Bernadette Armstrong, Sound Engineer is David Peters, soundeffects are provided by Audio Jungle, and music from Karaoke Version. All plays are recorded at The Oak House Studio in Altadena, CA. There's no paywall at the Open-Door Playhouse site, so you could listen to everything for free. Open-Door Playhouse is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and if you would like to support performances of works by new and emerging playwrights, your donation will be gratefully accepted. Your tax-deductible donations help keep our plays on the Podcast Stage. We strive to bring our listeners thoughtful and surprising one-act plays and ten-minute shorts that showcase insightful and new perspectives of the world we share with others. To listen or to donate (or both), go to https://opendoorplayhouse.orgSupport the show
Wittenberg is a place, and while the names may change, the stories, personalities and experiences do not. What are Timmy and Hud doing here? Being on the other side of our Wittenberg student experience, we now know that there is no one right path. The mission of our time together each show is to help you, our audience, know that there are many different paths to purpose, to experience, to success. Your path to Wittenberg, was different. Your path after Wittenberg, as ours is, will be different too. On our journey together, we are passing the light from the stories and experiences our fellow alumni are sharing with us. Our Guests for this episode are Wittenberg Head Coach Melissa Kolbe and Head Coach Matt Croci. Following two completely different paths to become head coach of their basketball programs, Kolbe, had no idea what she wanted to Major in while at Witt (changed major 5 times), but knew she wanted to be a D1 Coach. Never a head coach, but a great Assistant. On the other hand, Croci knew he wanted to be an English Major while here at Witt, but had no idea what he wanted to do after he graduated. Let us dive a little deeper into their experiences: Kolbe had no interest in coming to Wittenberg, until she met with Coach (Pam) Evans, a Wittenberg Hall of Fame legend, on a Campus Visit arranged by her dad. As Coach Evans, a lovingly fierce presence sat and talked with Melissa, about where she would/could be both at Witt and in Coach Evans basketball program. After that conversation, Melissa fell in love. Upon graduation in 1999 as a Psychology Major, Melissa set her sights on being a D1 assistant basketball coach with little head coach aspirations. Crafting a path from scratch, Kolbe's path to coaching, culminating in assisting at University of Cincinnati, a division 1 college, with visibility to be the head coach there. Yet chose Witt, a DIII school…Why?...we will find out more together. Croci, a '94 English major graduate from Witt, never thought he would turn his playing years into coaching years. A winning Basketball team brought Matt to Wittenberg and shaped Matt into the person he has become. Arguably one of the best Wittenberg basketball players, possibly best Division III players of all time, Croci upon graduation, and some other meanderings, became the assistant coach for Capital, then became head coach at Kenyon, now Witt. All small DIII liberal arts colleges in Central Ohio. With Coach Brown's retirement, Croci got the chance to return to his Alma Mater. A few key facts to note: · Both came back to Witt, a DIII school, because Wittenberg Athletics recruits to win Championships. That is unusual to an extreme. · 60% of Wittenberg Students are student-athletes, so 6 our of every 10 students is involved in an athletic endeavor. · D1 is an unbalanced experience. Both on the player and the coach side. · College athletics are changing. From NIL where D1 players can get paid but may ride the bench (vs DIII players who pay to play) and the transfer portal affecting all levels of the college athletic experience. From admissions, to recruiting, to running summer camps, to being a mental health coach, to helping find jobs/internships, to helping Wittenberg itself Fundraise, to student development both in the classroom, and on the court. Coaching on the court, as it turns out, is just a small part of the job. From here on out, we will find out together, the deeper answers on Why Witt? What happened while they were here? And how they navigated to success?
On today's episode of Moser On Manufacturing, Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative joins Manufacturing Talk Radio Host Lew Weiss for a detailed look at the financial benefits of pursuing a career in manufacturing vs. taking the traditional college route. Harry presents some amazing data on the lifetime earning potential of college students with certain degrees, side by side with a tool and die maker. The results will surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You don't need a tech background to work in cybersecurity, says Lance Hayden, Chief Information Security Strategist at Vericast, and former English major. What skills and abilities do you need? Get Lance's perspective in this episode. He and Gene also talk about his experience teaching cybersecurity at the Univeristy of Texas, and what he looks for in entry level candidates.
In this episode of Simply Trade, hosts Andy and Lalo we introduce you to another different format of Simply Trade. This time with our Folks edition where we take a glance into the backstory of those individuals making a mark in the trading world and is guaranteed to keep your ears glued till the end. Main Points The conversation starts with Bonnie Kersch, the Associate Director of Global Trade compliance at Wayfair. Bonnie offered an astonishing account of her journey in the trading industry and how she climbed up the ranks in the trading world. Bonnie shared the intriguing story of how she transitioned from a customer service role in a chemical company to becoming the Associate Director of Global Trade Compliance at Wayfair after their company underwent a CBP(US Customs and Border Protection) audit. According to Bonnie, her degree in English Literature with a focus in grammar and etymology has been tremendously beneficial in her career, specifically in reading and interpreting texts and Customs rulings. Bonnie also emphasized the importance of public speaking skills in her career progression. The episode also dives into the importance of mentorship in the industry, highlighting the necessity of knowledge transfer from veterans to newcomers. This episode of Simply Trade will leave you feeling inspired and informed, learning about the diverse ways that one can find themselves in the world of trade, through Bonnie's unconventional journey in the industry. Gain a new perspective on the trading industry and the transformative power of mentorship in professional development. Enjoy the show! Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Co-Producer: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-marquez-a00a111a8/ Show references: Global Training Center - www.GlobalTrainingCenter.com Simply Trade Podcast - twitter.com/SimplyTradePod Bonie Kersch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-kersch-4a1534114/ Contact SimplyTrade@GlobalTrainingCenter.com or message @SimplyTradePod for: Advertising and sponsoring on Simply Trade Requests to be on the show as guest Suggest any topics you would like to hear about Simply Trade is not a law firm or an advisor. The topics and discussions conducted by Simply Trade hosts and guests should not be considered and is not intended to substitute legal advice. You should seek appropriate counsel for your own situation. These conversations and information are directed towards listeners in the United States for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be In substitute for legal advice. No listener or viewer of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal advice from counsel. Information on this podcast may not be up to date depending on the time of publishing and the time of viewership. The content of this posting is provided as is, no representations are made that the content is error free. The views expressed in or through this podcast are those are the individual speakers not those of their respective employers or Global Training Center as a whole. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this podcast are hereby expressly disclaimed.
If you keep up with academic chatter in English literature, there's a debate going around about the versatility of English degrees, and of the fairly insular nature of literary criticism that comes out of academia. A piece in the New Yorker earlier this year, titled The End of the English Major, prompted me to do some thinking about the world of literature itself and the people in it. I wanted to speak to someone who has been immersed in the literary world for years, and has done a great deal of thinking about trends in contemporary literature. Christian Lorentzen is a freelance literary critic whose work appears in several publications including Harpers, New York Magazine, The New York Times Book Review and The London Review of Books. In addition to writing book reviews, he's published extensively about the state of the industry. From pieces about taste-making in popular culture, to covering underground art and dramatic movements in New York City, it's easy to see that Christian he cares deeply for the project of literary criticism. We started off talking about a journalistic assignment Christian had last year. He covered the merger trial between the two publishing houses Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House. His piece titled “At Random” dissected the true motivations behind these companies as arguments were made for and against merging. The Harpers piece also offered a broad view on corporate motivations behind the publication of both popular and literary fiction. After speaking about the trial, Christian and I launched into a discussion of American literature of the past 50 years or so. Using writers such as Philip Roth, Don DeLillo and Thomas Pynchon as benchmarks, we attempted to understand the dialectical nature of trends in art and criticism, and create a healthy literary discourse that is often unseen outside of the written word. In a way, this conversation was a work of literary criticism in the audio form, and Christian simultaneously offered a bird's eye view, and a heavily specific read of where his field is going. Christian's MUCKRACK & Substack (On the merger trial) "The Vying Animal" (On Philip Roth) "Like Rain on Your Wedding Day" (On literary style and American Politics) "Like This or Die" (On contemporary tastemaking) BOOKFORUM Profile Authors Mentioned Philip Roth Don DeLillo Thomas Pynchon W.G. Sebald Elizabeth Hardwick Ryan Ruby Recommendations Dead Babies - Martin Amis The Names - Don DeLillo High And Low & Stray Dog - Akira Kurosawa
A lot of changes are happening around FGJG HQ so this week, we're giving you one of the Patreon extras we recorded back in Februrary. In this episode, we discuss Nathan Heller's 2023 article in the New Yorker titled "The End of the English Major." We break down what's good about the article, & we also get into the parts of the article that are completely off base. This a little different than the episodes we normally put out, but we're sure you'll still learn a lot from it (and hopefully, laugh a lot, too)! You can find Fat Guy, Jacked Guy on Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok. You can find Stef on the web here & Brendan here. Support us on Patreon!!! There's extra content for Patreon supporters, as well as opportunities to interact with us in other ways besides listening to the podcast. We appreciate any & all help you can provide, & we hope to keep this going for a long, long time. Thank you in advance for your support and love! You are our brothers!
Jason Frasca, Entrepreneurship Professor and Co-Director MIX Lab - Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship, joins the podcast for a robust conversation on innovation, design thinking, and disruption. He thoughtfully addresses the intersection of careers and subsequent opportunities, and how vulnerability leads to change. Edited by Nevaeh Corvington, English Major
Although generally a good student, Eric Jensen wasn't particularly driven to excel in the classroom. Slightly more interested in keeping track of his favorite jam bands than his studies, he ditched a science track for an English major. Upon graduation, he still found a way to meld his longstanding interest in science with his English degree, ultimately ending up in advertising for the bio pharmaceutical world. When the time came to try pivoting, he went to business school. Yet when given the chance to choose something new, he stuck with the industry and through a stroke of fate ended up on the track to stay with the same company for nearly two decades. Only when the groove started feeling repetitive did he look elsewhere, finding a new way to amp up the impact.In this episode, find out from Eric how letting yourself get in the groove can often keep the jam going.… on ROADS TAKEN...with Leslie Jennings Rowley. About This Episode's GuestEric Jensen currently serves as Vice President, Head of Clinic Channel at Grail, where his team detects cancer early when it can best be treated and cured. Prior to his current role, he spent nearly two decades in a variety of positions at biotechnology giant Amgen. He lives with his family in the Columbus, Ohio area. For another story about finding impact through early-stage therapies, listen to our episode with Drew Natenshon.Find more episodes at https://roadstakenshow.com Executive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings RowleyMusic: Brian BurrowsEmail the show at RoadsTakenShow@gmail.com
Podcast Host Natalie Lopez chats with Eric Okai, Sociology alum and Social Work graduate student, as he discusses how student org involvement proved to be a game-changer, along with the need to challenge your own thoughts. Founder of the RISE (Responsibility Integrity Service and Excellence) Mentor Program, Eric outlines his dynamic social and emotional learning program. Edited by Nervaeh Corvington, English Major
Eliminating Risk While Growing Your Nest Egg Larry Kriesmer and Bernard Surovsky, Measured Risk Portfolios – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 932 Larry Kriesmer and Bernard Surovsky Larry Kriesmer graduated from the University of Redlands as an English Major and then began his career in financial services as a registered rep and insurance advisor. In that role, he quickly passed the General Securities Representative Series 7 exam and subsequently passed the Series 24 Registered Principal exam and holds the designations of Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) from the Society of Financial Service Professionals. He is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and the Society of Financial Service Professionals (FSP). Frustrated by his observations with Modern Portfolio Theory and exposure to potential losses even with diversified portfolio positions, Larry Kriesmer, CLU, ChFC set about finding a portfolio risk management solution over which he could feel more in control. Finding nothing that fit his objective, he drew on his early training as an insurance professional, and along with his business partner, Bernard Surovsky, formed Measured Risk Portfolios, a registered investment advisor, in 2007. Initially deployed on a few select clients, the strategy is now used by the majority of his personal clients and hundreds of accounts that are referred to the firm by outside advisors. Bernard Surovsky graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Economics. He emigrated to the US in 1992 and passed the General Securities Representative Series 7 exam in 1996 and holds the designations of Certified Fund Specialist (CFS) from the Institute of Business & Finance. Frustrated with the results of Modern Portfolio Theory and the significant losses incurred in client accounts, he set about finding a more predictable solution to managing portfolio risk. Finding nothing that fit the need, he drew on his early training as an insurance professional, and along with his business partner, Larry Kriesmer, formed Measured Risk Portfolios, a registered investment advisor, in 2007. Initially deployed on a few select clients, the strategy is now used by the majority of his personal clients and hundreds of accounts that are referred to the firm by outside advisors. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Larry Kriesmer and Bernard Surovsky about eliminating risk while growing your nest egg. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How the old way of doing things in financial services doesn't work during a crisis. - Why you must do something different to achieve a different outcome. - What an Index Annuity is and isn't and how they work. - Why a small allocation can control a large amount of capital and yield the desired return. - How softened portfolios still carry a tremendous risk for clients. Connect with Larry and Bernard: Guest Contact Info LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/measured-risk-portfolios Links Mentioned: measuredriskportfolios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul interviews author and cultural critic Stephen Marche about his new book On Writing and Failure. We delve into the challenges faced by writers in the digital age, and the evolving landscape of publishing, and discuss the inherent failures that are part of writing process, and the struggle to bridge the gap between intention and reception. Discussed on this Episode “The End of the English Major,” by Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, Feb 27, 2023CanLit's Colonial Habit: Literature in the age of Reconciliation and ‘peak' diversity, Literary Review of Canada, November 2017Death of an Author is an AI-generated novella published in April 2023 by Stephen Marche and Pushkin Industries.Buy the BookOn Writing and Failure is available from Bookshop | IndieBound | Barnes & Noble | AmazonCreditsThis episode was edited and produced by Chérie Newman at Magpie Audio Productions. Theme music is "The Stone Mansion" by BlueDot Productions. Get full access to The Book I Want to Write at bookiwanttowrite.substack.com/subscribe
Why did we all fall for Succession? Well maybe you didn't, but Bradley did. He offers his take on why morality tales never seem to go out of fashion, what he plans to read this summer and how studying literature , as unpopular as it might be right now, pays off in the long run.[:53] Succession finale[13:50] Should we care that young people aren't majoring in English?[24:00] Bradley's summer reading list[35:40] Bradley's recommendations for best politics and tech books of all timeDiscussed on today's episode:Don't Kill 'Frankenstein' With Real Frankensteins At Large by Maureen Dowd, The New York Times (05/27/23)The End of the English Major by Nathan Heller, The New Yorker (02/27/23)Bradley's Summer Reading List:All The Sinners Bleed, S.A. CrosbyMobility, Lydia KieslingThe Guest, Emma ClineThe Terraformers, Annalee NewitzDrowning, TJ NewmanAll Night Pharmacy, Ruth Madievsky
Today's guest is Ari Stiller, a fellow appellate attorney, law nerd and English Major. He picked a wonderful book that I am sorry I spent so much of my life not having experienced: Plainsong by Kent Haruf. I hope you've read it. And if you haven't, I hope this discussion makes you want to. You can read more about Ari on his website at https://www.stillerlawfirm.com/ Book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plainsong_(novel) Author speaking about the book: https://www.goodreads.com/videos/92292-kent-haruf-speaks-about-his-novel-plainsong
If you've ever wondered what it's like being an English major, or wanted to study literature but not known exactly what that entails, come hang out with us! We're walking step by step through our experiences at university. The books we had to read, the clubs we joined, and the reason we did it.
On today's episode, Sophie and I share our reactions to the recent New Yorker article The End of the English Major. The humanities are near and dear to both of our hearts and it's hard to imagine either of our lives without literature and art as driving forces. There's been lots of buzz and op-eds in response to the New Yorker and we share our thoughts about those as well. Join us! Shownotes https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/opinion/english-literature-study-decline.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/06/the-end-of-the-english-major Sarah Hildreth's Substack article https://open.substack.com/pub/fictionmatters/p/reading-in-public-no-4?r=gc06y&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post In Deb's book tote: https://bookshop.org/p/books/cursed-bread-sophie-mackintosh/19349640?aid=4835&ean=9780385548304&listref=books-mentioned-on-my-generations-podcast In Sophie's ear bud: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-watching-succession-by-vanity-fair/id1328561705 Find us on Instagram! Deb is https://www.instagram.com/lonestarwords/ Sophie is https://www.instagram.com/sophievcoco/ And Generations is https://www.instagram.com/_generationspod/
Friends, what are the liberal arts, and why are so many schools getting rid of them? A recent article in The New Yorker titled “The End of the English Major” revealed that during the past decade, the study of English and history at the collegiate level has fallen by a full third. Do the liberal arts still matter? Why should people study them? That's what I discuss with Brandon Vogt on today's episode of “The Word on Fire Show.” A listener asks, what is your response to the claim that more blood has been shed in history over the name of Jesus Christ than any other individual? Links “The End of the English Major” (The New Yorker) – Nathan Heller “Don't Give Up on the Liberal Arts!” (Word on Fire) – Bishop Robert Barron Subscribe to Bishop Barron's YouTube channel Subscribe to Word on Fire Institute YouTube channel NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
We're back to shoot the shit about what we're reading, playing, and watching. Why The Black Count by Tom Reiss rules and a long discussion of The End of the English Major. Come listen. Hosted by Phillip Russell and Ben Thorp Visit our website: Originstory.show Follow us on Twitter @originstory_ Do you have feedback or questions for us? Email us theoriginstorypod@gmail.com Cover art and website design by Melody Hirsch Original Study Hall Art by J. Dylan Denison Origin Story original score by Ryan Hopper You can find a link to the Black Count here. And a link to The End of the English Major here.
Summary: Holly spent much of her childhood dressing and acting like Wednesday Addams - so her passion for mysteries and thrillers should be no surprise. But how did she get into the genre she's now so passionate about? Read below to learn more and understand how to follow in her footsteps: Holly fell in love with mysteries early in life, keeping a notebook à la Harriet the Spy and binge watching Are You Afraid of the Dark? In her youth. She then pivoted to Sherlock Holmes and Nancy Drew stories, falling in love with the hunt for meaning and becoming familiar with the formula of solving mysteries along with a protagonist. After college and the required reading of being an English Major, Holly re-discovered her passion for thrillers with the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series and Gillian Flynn novels. From there, she Why does Holly love creepy books? It's the aesthetic (crows, gothic manors, something scary around a corner) and the adrenaline rush of those spikes of fear. The key, though, is that something should happen and the plot should be oriented around intelligible rules that pull Holly forward into solving the books' puzzles - her naturally inquisitive mind hungers to understand. There's something for everyone in the mystery/thriller genre. If you're looking to dip your toe in, be curious and find what resonates with you. There are cozy mysteries that are much more soft, and very intense thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat. Explore authors and tones that resonate until you find what you love to read! Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.
Welcome to The Cluttered Desk Podcast! In this episode, Andrew and Colin discuss a long-form essay published in The New Yorker that caused every English major to have a Twitter meltdown. From The New Yorker: "The End of the English Major" by Nathan Heller *** The Coda: Andrew: Banger Nights from Saint Arnold Colin: Ruby Red American Ale from Fat Bottom Brewing *** Here are links for this episode: Andrew's recommendations: The podcast, American Hysteria Colin's recommendations: The recent Witch Please episode on witch hunts and the new boygenius album, the record *** Please contact us at any of these locations: Website: www.thecdpodcast.com Email: thecluttereddeskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TheCDPodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecdpodcast Andrew is on Twitter @AndrewPatrickH1 (Twitter non grata) Colin is on Twitter @ColinAshleyCox *** We want to thank Test Dream for supplying The Cluttered Desk Podcast's theme music. You can find Test Dream at any of these locations: Website: testdream.bandcamp.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/testdream Twitter: @testdream *** Our entire catalogue is available through iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.
Please Support Our Show: Join us on SubstackLove KnotWork Storytelling? Support the show, find the in-depth show notes, and get even more stories on our Substack, Myth Is Medicine.Our StoryIreland doesn't have a creation story, but it does have Lebor Gabála Érenn, the Book of Invasions. The first invasion was led by Cessair, a granddaughter of Noah who took her own boat to Ireland to avoid that great Biblical flood.Our GuestCarmen is a marketing consultant who works with purpose-driven entrepreneurs. She gives entrepreneurs the tools to cultivate rich and diverse ecosystems where they can thrive. She believes in connecting with your natural gifts—intuition, curiosity, and discernment—to guide the creation of a sustainable business that meets your needs and goals. Join Carmen on Substack for inspiration on weaving the threads of your life and business into a thriving ecosystem. You can find more information on her website, wildpreneur.com. Follow Carmen on Instagram and Facebook.Our ConversationThe big questions we explore in this episode: What stories get told and passed on. What makes a myth “real”? Who are the “winners of culture”? Which parts of civilisation, culture are we meant to rewrite and rewild? Rather than tearing down the master's house, what if we are meant to build a new boat? Is technology, including artificial intelligence “the next flood”?What's the source of this story? Scholars say it was conceived to further Ireland's desire to establish Christianity and a Biblical pedigree, but the myth may have been rooted into something much older: an older goddess or memory of the floods that would have come with the end of the last ice age. Marisa's inventions: the reason Cessair and family were not included on the Ark and her meeting with the trinity of goddesses who gave Ireland its name: Éiru, Banba and Fódla.The power of sharing your unique story and art and bringing it through your unique lens in this age of ChatGPT and AI, as entrepreneurs and creativesThe stories of navigation and destinations reached and the myths of the rudderless boat, sent beyond the ninth wave to enter a new adventureThe way we look at business is like how we look at our gardens. Ecological consciousness, applied to business and marketing, but also to the very practical way we live upon the earth, like choosing plants that are truly helpful for butterfliesThe work of Mary Reynolds, a “recovering landscape designer,” and author of We Are the Ark. Her work of Acts of Restorative Kindness in order to live in relationship with the earth.Article in the New Yorker, The End of the English Major: liberal arts as a way into so many different ways of knowing.Carmen's guiding principle, a quote from Gurudev Shri Amritji: “We exist in perpetual creative response.” We...
In This Episode:Timothy Goeglein joins the podcast to talk about his new book, Toward a More Perfect Union, about the failures of civics and history education in America, and what we can do to teach students about the Great American Storyhow Howard Zinn, the 1619 Project and other progressives purposely sought to erase American history and miseducate millions of American students through a neo-Marxist lenswhat parents, teachers, and communities can do to help recover a sense of the Great American Story, and revitalize the civic culture that has built and sustained AmericaTexts Mentioned:Toward a More Perfect Union by Timothy S. GoegleinU.S. Citizenship TestThe Shaping of the American Mind ISI study on civic knowledgeThe 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-JonesThe 1776 ReportAlexander Hamilton by Ron ChernowCyropaedia: The Education of Cyrus by XenophonGettsyburg movieGods and Generals movieJohn Adams mini-series“The End of the English Major” in New YorkerBecome a part of ISI:Become a MemberSupport ISIUpcoming ISI Events
In This Episode:Adam Hoffman, a writer for the Princeton Tory, joins the podcast to discuss his recent piece in the New York Times about how the leftist political culture on college campuses has sparked a reactionary shift for conservative studentshow college administrations are not only actively pushing a progressive social agenda, but also seeking to exclude conservative counter-opinions in the classroom and through student life programshow the size of university endowments has untethered the universities from traditional channels of accountability, and what can be done to rein in woke campus culture Texts Mentioned:“My Liberal Campus is Pushing Freethinkers to the Right” by Adam Hoffman“Boston College professor assigns students to make their own 'fursonas,' has furries come to class” by Kassy Dillon“Toward a Party of the State” by Gladden Pappin“The End of the English Major” by Nathan Heller“Do Ideas Have Consequences? Intellectual History and Conservative Strategy" video by Sam Goldman“Princeton University is the World's First Perpetual Motion Machine” by Malcolm GladwellThe Princeton Tory, an ISI-sponsored Collegiate Network newspaperThe Kalven ReportBecome a part of ISI:Become a MemberSupport ISIUpcoming ISI Events
Frank and David discuss the history of industrial disasters. Last Drops Frank: Lake Huron shipwreck and Fennell Lecture David: SASA, White Terror reissue, and "The End of the English Major"
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen begin by talking about the return of the Starz comedy Party Down. Then they discuss Andrea Riseborough's Oscar-nominated performance in To Leslie. Finally, NPR's Aisha Harris joins to chat about the newest entries to the Black Film Canon; a collaboration between Slate and NPR. In Slate Plus, the panel talks about the controversial changes to Roald Dahl's books. Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements: Dana: Nathan Hiller's article ‘The End of the English Major' in The New Yorker. Julia: Art But Make It Sports on Instagram Stephen: ‘Are You Sure' by Willie Nelson from The Demos Project: Volume One Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Yesica Balderrama. Outro music: "Backwards" by Staffan Carlen. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on the Culture Gabfest. Sign up now at Slate.com/cultureplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen begin by talking about the return of the Starz comedy Party Down. Then they discuss Andrea Riseborough's Oscar-nominated performance in To Leslie. Finally, NPR's Aisha Harris joins to chat about the newest entries to the Black Film Canon; a collaboration between Slate and NPR. In Slate Plus, the panel talks about the controversial changes to Roald Dahl's books. Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements: Dana: Nathan Hiller's article ‘The End of the English Major' in The New Yorker. Julia: Art But Make It Sports on Instagram Stephen: ‘Are You Sure' by Willie Nelson from The Demos Project: Volume One Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Yesica Balderrama. Outro music: "Backwards" by Staffan Carlen. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on the Culture Gabfest. Sign up now at Slate.com/cultureplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ABOUT STEVEN MCADOO As Director of Multifamily Investment Sales in Franklin Street's Jacksonville office, Steven McAdoo represents investors in the acquisition and disposition of multifamily assets throughout the North Florida market. Serving as a trusted partner, his goal is to maximize value for his clients in every transaction while providing first-rate service and communication. A Jacksonville native and the University of North Florida alumnus, Mr. McAdoo possesses a strong command of the market that allows him to represent his clients with knowledge and authority. Before transitioning to brokerage, Mr. McAdoo worked in accounting and finance for several industries, including commercial development. Today, that background provides him with meticulous attention to detail, along with expertise in analysis, underwriting, asset management, and investor relations. Prior to joining Franklin Street, Mr. McAdoo specialized in multifamily investment sales with another commercial brokerage in Jacksonville and later co-founded his own private brokerage and investment firm. ABOUT MARC HASSAN Marc Hassan was born and raised in Jacksonville where he graduated from Bishop Kenny High School in 1997. He then went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Jacksonville University with a B. A. in English (Major) and Business (Minor). In 2003, Marc earned the degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Jacksonville University. Marc, his wife, Meghan, also a Jacksonville native, and their three children continue to call Jacksonville their home and remain active in the community. In 2007, Marc founded Spectrum Realty Property Management with the primary focus of supporting the needs of his real estate development projects and companies. After extensive planning and reorganization, in 2015 Marc launched a new branding effort with the intention of growing Spectrum into the trusted leader in Northeast Florida for property management and real estate brokerage services. Marc is leading Spectrum Realty Property Management on the path to redefining the traditional model of a successful real estate firm. THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: Short Intro and career background – Steven & MarcAbout the Deal:Background location and opportunitiesPros and Cons of this locationCapital Expenditures, Conditions, and Capital Improvements Target rents and unit mixVacancy and desirable areas in the Florida marketTenant damage and Security depositConcessions, Bad debt, Loss to lease Landscaping and contracting servicesTaxes and Insurance Portland vs. Florida marketRe-assessment of taxes and value of propertyManagement fee and Leasing feesRepairs & maintenanceNatural calamity and its effect on the Insurance marketThe typical expense ratio for this propertyNet operating incomeStrategy on loansProjection and market rentsDebt coverage ratioCap rates and Interest ratesConnect with Steven and Marc KEY QUOTE: “Different people have different methodologies, some people want to get the rent roll as close to market rent as quickly as possible, and some people would rather know that turnover is expensive because of the repair cost & the amount of loss rent. It's really just a matter of personal preference on how you like to operate properties.” – Steven McAdoo “You do have to be strategic about it if you've got four leases all coming up in the same month. You may not want to be testing the waters on all 4 leases on an 11-unit building all at once. You got to look at how the rules lay out but I'll start with the first renewal coming up and push it to the market. If I need to get someone new in, set the tone and I'm gonna get max rent as quickly as I can.” – Marc Hassan SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:Spectrum Realty Services LLC - founded in 2007, Spectrum Realty Property Management's primary focus is supporting the needs of its real estate development projects and companies. Our core services include buying and selling residential and commercial real estate and property management. As a full-service real estate brokerage firm, Spectrum Realty Property Management provides our clients with the latest market trends, data, and analysis for Northeast Florida. We relieve the discomfort and stress often felt when selling or buying residential real estate. Spectrum Realty Property Management is well-versed in varying commercial real estate areas. These areas include site selection, acquisition, entitlement, development, construction, investment analysis, and commercial property management. Franklin Street is a family of full-service real estate companies focused on delivering value-added solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients. Through a collaborative philosophy of leveraging the resources, expertise, and experience of each of its divisions—Real Estate, Capital, Insurance, Property Management, and Project Management—Franklin Street offers unmatched value and optimal solutions for clients nationwide. For more information on Franklin Street, please visit FranklinSt.com. ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication. The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com. #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #REinvesting #cashflow #SyndicatedDealAnalyzer #SDA #MultifamilyInvesting #FloridaMarket #ListingBroker #PropertyManager #PropertyManagement #CapitalImprovements #Underwriting #Jacksonville #CapEx #RentAnalysis #Revenue #mortgage #repairs #maintenance #tenant #vacancy #expenseratio #DealDeepDive #newepisode #podcasting #RoadToFinancialFreedom #WIN #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork CONNECT WITH STEVEN MCADOO: Email: Steven.McAdoo@FranklinSt.com Website: https://franklinst.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-mcadoo-0a458a49/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinStLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklinstreet.cre/ CONNECT WITH MARC HASSANWebsite: https://spectrumrealtypm.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-hassan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcHassanRealEstate CONNECT WITH US For more information about investing with AJ and Chris: · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/ For information on Portland Property Management: · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com · Youtube | @UptownProperties Westside Investors Network · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork · Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork
You need to pay attention to data privacy in the Age of AI.Your data feeds AI, and if the wrong information goes “in” then the results can be catastrophic for you, your team, and your customers.Ultimately your approach to data privacy can make or break your company.I host IBM Chief Privacy Officer and Vice President, Christina Montgomery, who shares a powerful leadership strategy for data privacy for your team.As Chief Privacy Officer, Christina oversees IBM's privacy program, compliance and strategy on a global basis, and directs all aspects of IBM's privacy policies.She also chairs IBM's AI Ethics Board, a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the governance and decision-making process for AI ethics policies and practices.She was appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce National AI Advisory Committee, which will advise the President and the National AI Initiative Office on a range of issues related to AI.LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-montgomery-8776b1a/Company Link: https://www.ibm.com/What You'll Discover in this Episode:What a Chief Privacy Officer does and why your company needs one.An industry that's on the cutting edge of privacy.Why you need a strategy for AI and data privacy.The most exciting use of AI today and the biggest risks.Christina's interesting path from English Major to Chief Privacy Officer.Why you're never truly stuck in your career.The one trait she'd like to instill in every employee.A strategy to make your team more proactive.Her biggest source of inspiration and a difficult time it got her through.A twist in her career that accelerated her growth.A powerful way to celebrate the contributions of your team.Two strategies to deepen your connection with remote teams.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter
Emily Dean is an Asian-Australian writer, director, and artist living in LA. Emily holds a BA (Honours I), History and English Major, from the University of Sydney. Following her academic studies, Emily pursued a career in animation first at the Australian Film TV Radio School (AFTRS) and earned a Graduate Certificate in Animation Directing, then further at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Following training at Pixar in the Story Department, Emily has worked as a Story Artist and Visual Consultant for Warner Bros and Animal Logic on films such as THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE (2017), THE LEGO MOVIE 2 (2019); Lionsgate's sci fi thriller HOTEL ARTEMIS (2019) starring Jodie Foster; and on Sony Picture Animation's Oscar Award winning HAIRLOVE (2019) from creator/director Matthew A. Cherry. In 2012, Emily's animated short film FORGET ME NOT was nominated for an Australian Academy Award (AACTA), and in 2018 her first live action sci fi short film ANDROMEDA played and was awarded at numerous genre fests including the Trieste Science Fiction Festival. In 2019, Emily was awarded Variety Magazine's Top 10 Animators To Watch; and in 2021, Emily was named one of Piaget's Extraordinary Women. Emily is also currently serving a term on the inaugural Alumni Advisory Committee for the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) for 2022-2023. Emily recently directed THE VERY PULSE OF THE MACHINE, written by Philip Gelatt and based on the Hugo Award -winning short story by Michael Swanwick for Volume 3 of the Emmy-award winning Netflix R-rated animated series LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS, under the creative leadership team of Tim Miller, David Fincher, and Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Emily currently writes, directs and executive produces content for film and television under her production banner Grade 8 Productions. In this Podcast, Allan McKay interviews Director, Writer and Artist Emily Dean about her experiencing directing THE VERY PULSE OF THE MACHINE for LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS, directing her first short films, the lessons and mindsets for filmmakers, starting her own production company and importance of supporting up-and-coming artists. For more show notes, visit www.allanmckay.com/374.