Podcast appearances and mentions of erik ofgang

This week they discuss and article from Forbes by Erik Ofgang where he highlights the 6 must-try bourbons in 2025. They smoke the La Barba Purple and drink the 1845 Preemption Reverence Cask strength https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikofgang/2025/01/14/6-must-try-bourbons-in-2025/

Just days after British troops captured New York City from General Washington and his army in September 1776, fire broke out, destroying a fifth of the city. The British blamed rebels who had remained hidden in Manhattan, but Washington, who had been ordered by Congress to leave the city standing on his retreat, never claimed responsibility, though he complained that the blaze hadn't caused more destruction. So who did start the fire and why? Joining me this week to discuss the New York fire and the question of who started it is Dr. Benjamin Carp, Professor and Daniel M. Lyons Chair of History at Brooklyn College, and author of The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution.  Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. The poetry is from selections of “Conflagration: A Poem,” Printed in New York from High Gaine in 1780 and performed by Theodore Weflen-Pollock. The episode image is "Representation du Feu terrible a Nouvelle Yorck," The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection, The New York Public Library; the image is in the public domain.  Additional Sources: “Timeline: The American Revolution,” The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. “The American Revolution: A timeline of George Washington's military and political career during the American Revolution, 1774-1783,” George Washington Papers, Library of Congress. “The Burning of Charlestown: Only Two Spoons Remained for Relief Ellery,” by Massachusetts Historical Society, Charlestown Patriot Bridge, June 17, 2020. "The Burning of Falmouth, 1775: A Case Study in British Imperial Pacification," by Donald A. Yerxa, Maine History 14, 3 (1975): 119-161. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistoryjournal/vol14/ iss3/3  “New York City's Forgotten Past,” by Erik Peter Axelson, HistoryNet, December 9, 2019. “Did George Washington Order Rebels to Burn New York City in 1776?” by Erik Ofgang, Smithsonian Magazine, May 11, 2023. “From George Washington to Lund Washington, 6 October 1776,” Founders Online, National Archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The original Sherlock Holmes – the one who created all of the mannerisms that characterized the famous sleuth (his hat, pipe and “Elementary my dear Watson”) – was an actor from Connecticut. And, he built one of the most iconic homes still in existence in the state – Gillette Castle. Hear the fascinating background on the man and his castle from author Erik Ofgang.

The deadliest fire at a circus in U.S. history occurred in Hartford, CT in 1944. The fire killed 186 patrons, mostly women and children. The most unbelievable part of the story, though, is how it may have started. The official cause, nearly 80 years afterwards, is still listed as “undetermined,” but the potential case to be made for arson – as told by feature writer Erik Ofgang – will literally leave you incredulous.

Every airport has runways - and all of those runways have numbers. The numbers are always between 1 and 36. This episode begins with an explanation on how airport runways get their numbers and what purpose those numbers serve. You will also discover why sometimes the runway numbers have to change. https://www.wired.com/2014/05/the-hidden-beauty-of-airport-runways-and-how-to-decipher-them/ Whenever you make a decision, you hope you make the right one. What you may not know is that there are some decision-making models that can help you make better decisions more consistently. Gabriel Weinberg, founder of DuckDuckGo has looked at these mental models which he discusses in his book called Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models (https://amzn.to/2F5c3re). Listen as he joins me to explain how these models work and how you can use them to be a much better decision maker. Not all vices are bad for you. In fact a lot of what people consider sinful, may not be so bad at all -at least in moderation. That's according to journalist Erik Ofgang. Erik and his father Dr. Henry Ofgang have examined the latest research and found some vices may actually be beneficial. Their findings are in a book called The Good Vices: From Beer to Sex, the Surprising Truth About What's Actually Good for You (https://amzn.to/2MH6sgR). Listen as Erik explains what they found. Now that people are starting to travel again, there is something important you need to remember to do before you go on your next out-of-town trip. If you don't, you may have trouble using your credit cards. And what a hassle that can be! Listen to discover what you need to do before you leave home. https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/photo-gallery/35113991/image/45008935/Call-your-bank PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!  Join the Moink Movement today! Go to https://MoinkBox.com/SYSK RIGHT NOW and get FREE filet mignon for a Year! Go to https://Indeed.com/Something to claim your $75 credit before March 31st! Factor makes it easy to eat clean 24/7, with fresh, delicious, prepared meals! Head to https://go.factor75.com/something120 & use promo code Something120 to get $120 off! Check out Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you're ready, go to https://squarespace.com/SOMETHING to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Masterworks gives everyone the opportunity to invest in blue-chip artwork. To receive exclusive access to their latest offerings go to https://Masterworks.art/SYSK LEVEL UP will give you the confidence & know-how to grow your business and thrive. LEVEL UP, by Stacey Abrams & Lara Hodgson, is now available everywhere audiobooks are sold. Discover matches all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year! Learn more at https://discover.com/match M1 Finance is a sleek, fully integrated financial platform that lets you manage your cash flow with a few taps and it's free to start. Head to https://m1finance.com/something to get started!  To TurboTax Live Experts an interesting life can mean an even greater refund! Visit https://TurboTax.com to lear more. To see the all new Lexus NX and to discover everything it was designed to do for you, visit https://Lexus.com/NX Use SheetzGo on the Sheetz app! Just open the app, scan your snacks, tap your payment method and go!  https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 35th episode of EdUp EdTech, I had the pleasure of chatting with Erik Ofgang, Senior Writer at Tech & Learning. In this episode, Erik and I talk about teaching during Covid, his love for writing in the field of education, and also shares an interesting story about how his dog ate his students' homework. Erik is a down-to-earth, passionate, and insightful human who wants to share fabulous resources with educators and faculty that engage students and improve learning experiences. More About Erik (from his LinkedIn bio) I'm an educator, journalist, author, and recovering PowerPoint user. My writing has appeared in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, Tablet Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Thrillist, and many other publications. My most recent book, "The Good Vices: From Beer to Sex, The Surprising Truth About What's Actually Good for You," was published by Penguin Random House. I'm currently the senior writer at Tech & Learning and a faculty mentor in Western Connecticut State University's MFA in Creative and Professional writing program. I was previously a senior writer at Connecticut Magazine and an adjunct professor at Mercy College, Quinnipiac University, and Bridgeport University. Throughout my career, I have been obsessed with the root of knowledge — how we know what we know. This has led me down many rabbit holes ranging from investigating the true cause of the Hartford circus fire for Connecticut Magazine or debunking generations of hamburger history lies with new documentation for the Washington Post. Check out Tech & Learning and subscribe to all their fabulous newsletters: Tech & Learning Be sure to connect with Erik Ofgang on LinkedIn _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with the host: Holly Owens Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! Follow us the EdUp Experience - https://www.edupexperience.com/ Check out the EdUp EdTech Podpage for access to all the latest episodes! We Make Education Your Business! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a recording the AV SuperFriends did with Erik Ofgang of Tech & Learning about podcasting in education and podcasting for educators. We cover everything from what types of microphones are best, to how many co-hosts you should have (hint: less than five), to how often you should publish, to developing your story before going shopping. Thanks to Erik for putting up with us! Erik's article is available here: https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/podcasting-for-educators

Erik Ofgang is an award-winning writer, musician, and magician whose work has appeared in dozens of magazines and newspapers throughout the country, including the Associated Press, the Hartford Courant and Connecticut Magazine, where he was a senior writer. His debut book, Buzzed: Beers, Booze & Coffee Brews, Where to Enjoy the Best Craft Beverages in New England, was released in 2016. He teaches writing and journalism as an adjunct professor at Western Connecticut State University. We had a fun conversation about Erik's passion for writing, his writing process, teaching during COVID-19, his experience as a Senior Writer at Connecticut Magazine, writing & publishing a book with his father, & so much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Erik Ofgang is not only a nice guy, he's a talented writer. Episode 15 starts with beer and beer writing and veers towards Ofgang's other passions: music and magic. Music for this episode is provided by Mactalla Mor. Photo: Elena Wolfe Photography

Every airport runway has a number and it is always between 1and 36. This episode begins with how airport runways get their numbers (it is not random) and what purpose those numbers serve. I’ll also explain why sometimes the runway numbers have to change. https://www.wired.com/2014/05/the-hidden-beauty-of-airport-runways-and-how-to-decipher-them/When you make a decision, you hope you make the right one. And there are some decision making models that can help you make better decisions more consistently. Gabriel Weinberg has looked at these mental models and put them in a book called Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models (https://amzn.to/2F5c3re). Listen as Gabriel explains how these models work and how you can use them to be a much better decision maker.So often we’ve been told that things like alcohol, coffee and other vices are bad for you. That doesn’t always tell the whole story. A lot of what people consider sinful, may not be so bad in moderation according to journalist Erik Ofgang. Erik and his father Dr. Henry Ofgang have looked at the latest research and found some vices may actually be beneficial. They have putt their findings in a book called The Good Vices: From Beer to Sex, the Surprising Truth About What's Actually Good for You (https://amzn.to/2MH6sgR). Listen as Erik joins me to explain what they found.With summer vacation season here, there is a phone call or two you need to make before you leave for your vacation that can save you a lot of hassle when you get to your destination. Listen to discover who you should call. https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/photo-gallery/35113991/image/45008935/Call-your-bankThis Week’s Sponsors-Paint Your Life. To learn more and get a 30% discount text SYSK to 48-48-48-SimpliSafe. For free shipping and a 60 day risk-free trial go to www.SimpliSafe.com/something-Stroke of Genius Podcast. Subscribe to Stroke of Genius on Apple Podcasts, at www.ipoef.org, or your favorite podcast platform.-Lively. For $10 off your first order go to www.WearLively.com/something and use promo code: something-Linzess. For information about your IBSC symptoms go to www.ohmygut.info/podcast.-Capital One. What's in your wallet? www.CapitalOne.com-Geico. Save 15% or more on car insurance at www.Geico.com

For this week’s episode, we were onsite at the Blind Rhino in Norwalk, CT for our first ever live episode as we covered the 2018 Connecticut Blind Beer Awards, hosted by our good friend Ken Tuccio. Max Finnance, Nicki Vinci and Erik Ofgang join Pat as the panel of expert judges for the event. Follow along for their thoughts on the beers, good discussions, and random guests leading up to the awards ceremony as the winners are crowned. If you missed out on the event yourself, you won’t want to miss this episode.

In this very special episode of ‘Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast,’ reporters Eugene Driscoll and Ethan Fry sit down with Erik Ofgang and Michael Lee-Murphy, journalists with Connecticut Magazine. Click play to listen. Sponsored by ValleyGivesBack.org. The May issue of Connecticut Magazine is the VALLEY ISSUE! That’s right, from Seymour’s glorious Strand Theater on the cover to a review Ansonia’s sumptuous Crave restaurant inside, the May magazine takes a deep dive into all that is the Valley. Check your local newsstand and get yourself a copy. In this podcast episode, we chat with Lee-Murphy and Ofgang about how the idea for a Valley-centric issue came about, and the process they went through to assign and report stories.

"they are an extraordinarily astute couple" [VALL]    Harold and Theodora Niver (that's Tyke and Teddie to all who know them), are a unique couple, even by Sherlockian standards. They've had an abiding love of Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper and Dracula for most of their adult lives, they live at Baskerville Hall, and founded and ran the Men on the Tor, a Connecticut Sherlock Holmes society. [Which just so happens to be the group where Scott first got his start in Sherlockian societies.]   But one thing that keeps them active is appearing across Connecticut as William and Helen Gillette. They make regular weekend appearances at Gillette Castle, have been special guests at the William Gillette Luncheon during the BSI Weekend, and have been hired for regular events to perform "An Evening with the Gillettes."   As both of them are members of the Baker Street Irregulars, the Nivers are part of a select group of individuals in the Florin Society - having two shillings between them. Tyke received his investiture "The Man on the Tor" in 1977 and Teddie received her investiture "Carina" in 1997.   Join us on this very personal episode that has wonderful stories and details about this grand couple's adventures. From Don and Betty Grant at the Castle to Michael Harrison's sly preparedness to the law firm that includes language like "blithering saphead," it's full of surprises. We conclude with a "Gas-Lamp" that's cobbled together from the Introduction to Gillette's play in book form, and a poem written on the occasion of William Gillette's death.   Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors, plus a new addition. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites: , publishers of . , the original nerd periodical, publishing Sherlockian scholarship quarterly since 1946.   Links  by Bob Fish  by Erik Ofgang   Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at, as well as on the  on Google+ (with over 4,200 members), as well as through our accounts on , , and .   Please , , ,  or —or the podcast player of your choice—and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323).

ON this episode we talk to author and senior writer for CT magazine Erik Ofgang. Erik does a ton of food writing and is a great human being, but make no mistake, CT magazine is a major publication, so it will be interesting to see how Chef Plum can chat with a really smart guy. Erik Ofgang is a senior writer at Connecticut Magazine, and the author of Buzzed: Beers, Booze, & Coffee Brews — Where to Enjoy the Best Craft Beverages in New England. His next book Gillette Castle: A History is scheduled to be released by History Press. He has previously contributed to The Associated Press, Tablet Magazine and Westchester Magazine. In addition to teaching at Western Connecticut State University's MFA Program, he teaches journalism at Mercy College in New York. While a student in WCSU's MFA program, he had the honor of serving as the inaugural editor of the MFA's literary journal Poor Yorick. Plus we play what did we learn brought to you by Ergochefknives use promo code plum15off for a great deal and whats on the block news brought to you by Hotbloxx cutting boards check out @hotbloxx on instagram for more info!Follow the man himself Erik Ofgang on Twitter  @erikofgang and instagram @erikofgangPre show tonight #ON stationhead down load the app from the app store and use invite code chef100 to join us!