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The Troy Francis Podcast
The Rise of the "Gentleman Villain" — and Why This Archetype is So POWERFUL

The Troy Francis Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 11:53


Smooth. Dangerous. Impeccably dressed. From Tom Ripley to Patrick Bateman, the "Gentleman Villain" has captivated culture for decades—and he's more seductive than ever. In this episode, we explore why this archetype resonates so deeply with modern audiences, what he represents in the male psyche, and how his dark charm can be both a warning and a weapon. Is he a mirror of our hidden desires... or a mask we long to wear?*****

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
Catherine Raynes: Framed and The Elements of Marie Curie

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 5:15 Transcription Available


Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey John Grisham is known worldwide for his bestselling novels, but it's his real-life passion for justice that led to his work with Jim McCloskey of Centurion Ministries, the first organization dedicated to exonerating innocent people who have been wrongly convicted. Together they offer an inside look at the many injustices in our criminal justice system. A fundamental principle of our legal system is a presumption of innocence, but once someone has been found guilty, there is very little room to prove doubt. These ten true stories shed light on Americans who were innocent but found guilty and forced to sacrifice friends, families, and decades of their lives to prison while the guilty parties remained free. In each of the stories, John Grisham and Jim McCloskey recount the dramatic hard-fought battles for exoneration. They take a close look at what leads to wrongful convictions in the first place and the racism, misconduct, flawed testimony, and corruption in the court system that can make them so hard to reverse. Impeccably researched and told with page-turning suspense as only John Grisham can deliver, Framed is the story of winning freedom when the battle already seems lost and the deck is stacked against you. The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel For decades Marie Curie was the only woman in the room at international scientific gatherings, and despite constant illness she travelled far and wide to share the secrets of radioactivity, a term she coined. She is still the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields. Her ingenuity extended far beyond the laboratory walls; grieving the death of her husband, Pierre, she took his place as professor of physics at the Sorbonne, devotedly raised two daughters, drove a van she outfitted with x-ray equipment to the front lines of World War I, befriended Albert Einstein and inspired generations of young women to pursue science as a way of life. Approaching Marie Curie from a unique angle, Sobel navigates her remarkable discoveries and fame alongside the women who became her legacy – from Norway's Ellen Gleditsch and France's Marguerite Perry, who discovered the element francium, to her own daughter, Irene, a Nobel Prize winner in her own right. The Elements of Marie Curie deftly illuminates the trailblazing life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Hot Waiter

Our birth control stories

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 12:37


✨ I've missed writing for you! I think you'll like this story… ✨I will give my number to the hot waiter at this restaurant. But this dinner is not my typical Wednesday night, and it's far from over.The light in the restaurant is deep and gold. Low beams radiate out over the main dining area. Impeccably dressed people sit on wood-framed chairs and silently drag their spoons across plates of mole. My dark rouge lipstick stains the thin curve of my wine glass as I take a sip. After I put the glass down, I can't help but run my hands over the hazelnut table, sturdy yet tantalizing. Five other glasses of various shapes, sizes, and colors sit there, waiting for me to work through them. I am sharing the wine pairing with my father. I had an early shot of tequila and a cocktail. I have the sneaking suspicion that I am a little too loose.I am wearing all black. I wanted to look thin and be comfortable but also look hot. A short cashmere turtleneck dress and a blazer with gold buttons. High-laced boots. The top part of my hair is in a thin braid. I decorated myself with the trimmings of gold necklaces and rings, my fancy jewelry which I never wear in Mexico. But I am wearing them tonight and pulling out all the punches, because we are dining at Pujol, one of the fanciest and most expensive restaurants in the whole of Mexico City.I called, emailed, and confirmed our reservation over a month ago. Along with my father, my mother and aunt are also here to celebrate my aunt's retirement. Everything has gone perfectly on their trip. The sexagenarians (i.e., the people in their sixties, my family members, lol) are ecstatic, yet I'm dwindling with the exhaustion of a five-day chaperone. All I have to do is make it through this dinner. It's the peak of their trip. It's the height of indulgence. And it's the perfect second off.Yet, from the moment I walked into Pujol, what can I say? I was already on the prowl. My period finished last week, which means I am about to ovulate if I'm not ovulating already. As I sip my wine again, I shake my head silently to myself in knowing shame. I am drowning in the intensity of my baby fever. As we trundle over fond memories of summer holidays, I had to admit it to myself. I was not just hungry for the most delicious, exquisite meal in the city. I was hungry for the aftertaste of man. (Or woman).I didn't mean to get drunk. What happened was that my father wanted to order the wine pairing, but my mother insisted he can't drink that much, or he will snore, and she won't be able to sleep. My father passes me every half glass of wine he's not allowed to finish. Across the pristine plates, well into the 6th course, my wine glasses look like the traffic jam we briefly got stuck in in the Uber on the way here. I sloppily joke with my aunt and my mother,“K-Keep your eye out for any single men between the ages of 25 and 40.”I guess my father pretends not to hear. My father places another thin glass of wine in my queue. The rain is pounding on the roof. I glance through the low, wide window at the lush, jungle-like garden beyond. The air is a balanced temperature. The trickling music, the elotes, and the lamb barbacoa melt together in front of me. I sit up straight. I try to keep it together.I'm not sure when he first comes to my attention. I notice him holding a tray and standing by the wall, almost hidden in the shadowed corner of the room. He has black hair tucked behind his ears and crafted stubble on his chin. In the shadows, it is hard to tell if his hair is salt-and-pepper. But it is gelled, definitely.The next moment, he is standing over me. He has brought me a gift. It is another plate of carefully manicured vegetables, this time with lush pink tuna, the catch of the day. The light salt of the fish. The creamy, spicy, lemony kick of yet another green sauce.Well, that is his job, isn't it? To explain the dishes. To serve us the food. Is it just my imagination, or is he serving me first? His hands are thin. His skin is tan, and his fingers are rounded and rough. He leans over me. Our shoulders are almost touching. I feel a short shiver at the base of my back. I prop up my chin, resting on my hand, pretending to be elegant and oblivious.I've written about this before, but I can tell whether I want to have sex with a guy from the shape of his hands alone. And let me tell you: this waiter's hands are incredibly f******e. There's no hair around the knuckles, but they look strong. He has the kind of hands that might lock me in the bathroom with him, I imagine. That might pour a 40-ingredient, 10-year-old warm, dark chocolate mole across the pale skin of my naked chest under the light of a single bulb. Before he pulls my hair back and f***s me, getting it everywhere. The ghost of my feigned innocence might lift out of my body. Because beneath all the pleasantries of the dinner table, I am a bad girl, and I know what I want.I look up from my plate and remember I am in the strange company of my family. I chuckle in silent shame as I narrow in on my goal. I want his attention. I want to chat him up. I'm not sure what is so hot about this. Yes, he is attractive in his long, tucked-in black shirt. But there is also something forbidden about it. Forbidden, because this is his place of work. Forbidden, because I am still presenting as a young girl, surrounded by the pomp of some of the wealthiest people in the world. Yet none of the tax loopholes or client contracts or ETF investment portfolios matter now. I still need sex. I still want sex. And I want to have sex with him.For me, the power dynamic sharpens the chemistry. It is his job to serve me. Not that I believe I deserve to be served. But this is the game we are playing. The societal game. I walk near him on the way to the bathroom (to freshen myself up and make sure I don't look terrible). He is taller than me. We speak in Spanish as he shows me the way. Always on hand. Always there to please. Once I am alone, I gaze into the bathroom mirror. I confirm that my makeup is still on my face. My eyes are dark. My lips are still red. I think to myself,“You're hot, too. You've got this.”When he serves the next meat course of wild boar, I tell him,“Conseguí mi residencia en Hidalgo.” (I got my Mexican residency in Hidalgo.)We have a 20-second conversation about the unique wild boar dishes of various Mexican states before he quickly excuses himself. He resumes his position, holding the tray beside the wall and standing in the shadows. I glance at him repeatedly when I can.As my family shares the last bites of the special cake they prepared for my aunt's retirement, I say to her,“Here's a phrase you might like. Chingatelo. As you know, chingar means to f**k. So if I tell you, chingatelo, it means f*****g finish the last bit on the plate.”The hot waiter happens to be hovering at that moment. He seems to giggle a bit.“You're teaching them the slang,” he says to me, and I smile at him. Of course, I didn't have the guts to tell him I learned that phrase from my barista ex-noviocitio (lover), another man of incredible talent and taste.The hot waiter serves me. He serves me again. And I watch as he leans over me and wipes away the tiny crumbs and drops of alcohol that I had spilled on the table in front of me. Of course, he wipes my area of the table first. I notice the thickness of his fingers. Is he enjoying this also? Does it excite him? I sit up straighter and look away as he loyally makes his way around the table, wiping the spaces in front of my aunt, my mother, and my father.As we finish up dessert, and he returns to the corner of the room, I catch the intensity of his gaze. Was that a slight grin? My heart quickens, chest pounding. I bite my lip. I know what I need to do. I reach into my tiny leather purse. I pull out a small white square of paper and a pen. I take the square of paper out a bit too early because my aunt and my parents need to keep talking about how marvelous their trip has been. And what a wonderful time they had. And I sit there like a fool with a blank square of paper in front of me.“I'll order the Uber,” my father offers kindly. They stand up to leave at last.“One minute,” I say. I snag the pen and paper and head to the bathroom again. I stand at the round mirror beside the flickering Jasmin candle and the box of perfectly rolled-up hand towels. My hair is quite blonde in this light. Blonde enough. My makeup is still on my face. I'm not quite 30 years old. I still have some collagen, or so I hope. In the dim light of the sink, I scratch my pen across the tiny page. I write,Tash. +52 55 7435 8932.I fold the paper. I'm not sure how I am going to do this. I hesitate. Is this appropriate? Hitting on a man in his place of work? He's not consenting to this. Am I just objectifying him, using him as my mental plaything? I am, aren't I? Still, I've never been to Pujol before. I have no intention of ever coming back. This is my only chance.I leave the bathroom. My family is nowhere to be seen, already outside. My eyes scan the room. He's not at our table. I follow the light flow of people who are leaving and the waiters, who are standing by.Now he is standing right in front of me. He has just finished serving another table when he turns around.“Es para ti,” I say (It's for you), handing him the folded white paper.“Gracias,” he says again. His dark eyes are smiling.I skip out of the restaurant, giddy like a child, far too terrified to look back. I wiggle on the sidewalk as I wait with my family for the Uber. I have left my number with a couple of people before. But this time it feels daring.We get caught in the rain and traffic on the way home. I go for a wet, late-night walk with my aunt while chewing on the time. There was no wedding ring on his finger. But I begin to wonder. Maybe, like some of the more secretive Mexican men who have taken me to dinner, he has a secret girlfriend lurking in the shadows?I try to brush off those thoughts.I get home.I am brushing my teeth when my phone buzzes.It is a WhatsApp message from a number I haven't saved.“Hola Tash. It's Jorge. Como estas?”

The P.O.D. Kast
Episode 61: Korn's "Untouchables", or How To Spend 4 Million Dollars Without Really Trying

The P.O.D. Kast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 114:48


One of the most expensive albums in history–#9 to be exact–Korn's fifth album that reportedly cost $4m to make was a sign of the changing times in nu-metal, a sounding of the death rattle for the genre. And given how much money Korn spent on this record, the death rattle actually sounds really, really good. Impeccably produced and with way more good songs on it than we remember, this is one of the rare nu-metal albums that actually improves its standing with a re-listen in 2024, unencumbered by the eminent collapse of nu-metal that turned many fans off back in 2002. And of course, Korn says a lot of stupid stuff around the time of its release, as a full-length Kerrang! piece makes the huge mistake of allowing the 4 non-Jonathan Davis members of Korn equal interview time to Jonathan Davis, and we learn more than we should. It's also time for our annual appraisal of the Miss Rocklahoma pageant and we talk about Andrew W.K. for some reason. If you want to hear us talk about a lot more stuff for no reason, head on over to our Patreon and donate to help support your fine hosts of the POD Kast. It's our fifth anniversary! No better time to donate. For just $4/month at patreon.com/thepodkast, you'll get access to our entire back catalogue of bonuses (over 140!) plus THREE new bonus episodes every month. Last month, Bryn Nieboer from the great band Stay Inside joined us to discuss Sleep's "Holy Mountain", a stoner-metal classic, and we have lots of other fun stuff like the POD Kast Lotto, an exclusive Discord, and more! You can even tell us what to review for an episode! Check it out.

New Books Network
David Joseph, "Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust" (Amberley, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 73:54


When Hitler marched into Austria in March 1938, he was given a rapturous reception. Millions lined the streets and filled the squares of Vienna. Tobias Portschy, a self-appointed regional Nazi chief, considered what to give the Fuhrer for his birthday, and devised a particular gift from the Austrian people: the elimination of Jewish life in the Burgenland, picturesque farming country about 70 km south-east of Vienna. Eichmann took note of the brutal methodology. The Holocaust had begun.  Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust (Amberley, 2023) is an astonishing survey of Jewish history in Central Europe, an account of the opening salvo of what turned into the systematic industrial-scale genocide of European Jewry, a stern examination of British policy and the world's wholly inadequate response. It is also a deeply personal memoir and family history. Impeccably researched and hugely ambitious in scope, it narrates the full arc of the Jewish experience in Central Europe over 300 years, following the lives of one family who played a significant part in events described, from the struggle for civil liberties to the resistance to fascism and the rise of Zionism. David Joseph has dissected an uncomfortable history, and the results demand a substantial reassessment of the orthodox narrative around the Holocaust both in Britain and in Austria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in History
David Joseph, "Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust" (Amberley, 2023)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 73:54


When Hitler marched into Austria in March 1938, he was given a rapturous reception. Millions lined the streets and filled the squares of Vienna. Tobias Portschy, a self-appointed regional Nazi chief, considered what to give the Fuhrer for his birthday, and devised a particular gift from the Austrian people: the elimination of Jewish life in the Burgenland, picturesque farming country about 70 km south-east of Vienna. Eichmann took note of the brutal methodology. The Holocaust had begun.  Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust (Amberley, 2023) is an astonishing survey of Jewish history in Central Europe, an account of the opening salvo of what turned into the systematic industrial-scale genocide of European Jewry, a stern examination of British policy and the world's wholly inadequate response. It is also a deeply personal memoir and family history. Impeccably researched and hugely ambitious in scope, it narrates the full arc of the Jewish experience in Central Europe over 300 years, following the lives of one family who played a significant part in events described, from the struggle for civil liberties to the resistance to fascism and the rise of Zionism. David Joseph has dissected an uncomfortable history, and the results demand a substantial reassessment of the orthodox narrative around the Holocaust both in Britain and in Austria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in German Studies
David Joseph, "Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust" (Amberley, 2023)

New Books in German Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 73:54


When Hitler marched into Austria in March 1938, he was given a rapturous reception. Millions lined the streets and filled the squares of Vienna. Tobias Portschy, a self-appointed regional Nazi chief, considered what to give the Fuhrer for his birthday, and devised a particular gift from the Austrian people: the elimination of Jewish life in the Burgenland, picturesque farming country about 70 km south-east of Vienna. Eichmann took note of the brutal methodology. The Holocaust had begun.  Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust (Amberley, 2023) is an astonishing survey of Jewish history in Central Europe, an account of the opening salvo of what turned into the systematic industrial-scale genocide of European Jewry, a stern examination of British policy and the world's wholly inadequate response. It is also a deeply personal memoir and family history. Impeccably researched and hugely ambitious in scope, it narrates the full arc of the Jewish experience in Central Europe over 300 years, following the lives of one family who played a significant part in events described, from the struggle for civil liberties to the resistance to fascism and the rise of Zionism. David Joseph has dissected an uncomfortable history, and the results demand a substantial reassessment of the orthodox narrative around the Holocaust both in Britain and in Austria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

New Books in Jewish Studies
David Joseph, "Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust" (Amberley, 2023)

New Books in Jewish Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 73:54


When Hitler marched into Austria in March 1938, he was given a rapturous reception. Millions lined the streets and filled the squares of Vienna. Tobias Portschy, a self-appointed regional Nazi chief, considered what to give the Fuhrer for his birthday, and devised a particular gift from the Austrian people: the elimination of Jewish life in the Burgenland, picturesque farming country about 70 km south-east of Vienna. Eichmann took note of the brutal methodology. The Holocaust had begun.  Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust (Amberley, 2023) is an astonishing survey of Jewish history in Central Europe, an account of the opening salvo of what turned into the systematic industrial-scale genocide of European Jewry, a stern examination of British policy and the world's wholly inadequate response. It is also a deeply personal memoir and family history. Impeccably researched and hugely ambitious in scope, it narrates the full arc of the Jewish experience in Central Europe over 300 years, following the lives of one family who played a significant part in events described, from the struggle for civil liberties to the resistance to fascism and the rise of Zionism. David Joseph has dissected an uncomfortable history, and the results demand a substantial reassessment of the orthodox narrative around the Holocaust both in Britain and in Austria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

New Books in Genocide Studies
David Joseph, "Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust" (Amberley, 2023)

New Books in Genocide Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 73:54


When Hitler marched into Austria in March 1938, he was given a rapturous reception. Millions lined the streets and filled the squares of Vienna. Tobias Portschy, a self-appointed regional Nazi chief, considered what to give the Fuhrer for his birthday, and devised a particular gift from the Austrian people: the elimination of Jewish life in the Burgenland, picturesque farming country about 70 km south-east of Vienna. Eichmann took note of the brutal methodology. The Holocaust had begun.  Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust (Amberley, 2023) is an astonishing survey of Jewish history in Central Europe, an account of the opening salvo of what turned into the systematic industrial-scale genocide of European Jewry, a stern examination of British policy and the world's wholly inadequate response. It is also a deeply personal memoir and family history. Impeccably researched and hugely ambitious in scope, it narrates the full arc of the Jewish experience in Central Europe over 300 years, following the lives of one family who played a significant part in events described, from the struggle for civil liberties to the resistance to fascism and the rise of Zionism. David Joseph has dissected an uncomfortable history, and the results demand a substantial reassessment of the orthodox narrative around the Holocaust both in Britain and in Austria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/genocide-studies

New Books in European Studies
David Joseph, "Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust" (Amberley, 2023)

New Books in European Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 73:54


When Hitler marched into Austria in March 1938, he was given a rapturous reception. Millions lined the streets and filled the squares of Vienna. Tobias Portschy, a self-appointed regional Nazi chief, considered what to give the Fuhrer for his birthday, and devised a particular gift from the Austrian people: the elimination of Jewish life in the Burgenland, picturesque farming country about 70 km south-east of Vienna. Eichmann took note of the brutal methodology. The Holocaust had begun.  Burgenland: Village Secrets and the First Tremors of the Holocaust (Amberley, 2023) is an astonishing survey of Jewish history in Central Europe, an account of the opening salvo of what turned into the systematic industrial-scale genocide of European Jewry, a stern examination of British policy and the world's wholly inadequate response. It is also a deeply personal memoir and family history. Impeccably researched and hugely ambitious in scope, it narrates the full arc of the Jewish experience in Central Europe over 300 years, following the lives of one family who played a significant part in events described, from the struggle for civil liberties to the resistance to fascism and the rise of Zionism. David Joseph has dissected an uncomfortable history, and the results demand a substantial reassessment of the orthodox narrative around the Holocaust both in Britain and in Austria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Joe DeCamara & Jon Ritchie
Rob Ellis on Caitlin Clark: "I think she's handled herself impeccably well"

Joe DeCamara & Jon Ritchie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 16:18


Rob Ellis & The Morning Show discusses how Caitlin Clark has been handling herself through The Olympic team controversy, Phillies talk, and more. 

Simon Shingleton
Pristine | One Owner | Perfect Backyard | Edmond (#3147560)

Simon Shingleton

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 4:34


If you care about condition & a well cared for home, DO NOT MISS THIS!! Impeccably maintained 4 bed, 3 bath home in Edmond's Cheyenne Crossing offers high ceilings, spacious living, gorgeous updated wood floors, fabulous landscaping and walking dista

Gift Horse
Gift Horse 138: Couch-side Hot Sauce Caddy / Impeccably Poppins

Gift Horse

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 53:41


Mike and Tracy competitively gift stuff to Mary Poppins. Their approaches are extremely different, so which one has engaged in the most brutal gamesmanship? Commitments to the Bit: View them here. Current Gift Horse Data: View it here.

Living Visibly Over 50
S8 Ep6 How To Dress Impeccably Well On The Cheap

Living Visibly Over 50

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 42:16


In this episode, Linda reveals the secrets to savvy shopping so you can uplevel your style game without spending a fortune -- you'll just LOOK and FEEL like you've spent a fortune! If you've never explored online or local consignment shopping, this is the episode for you! Mentioned In This Episode: Email Linda to set up a free style consultation Poshmark ThredUp TheRealReal Tradesy (Now known as Vestiaire Collective) Buy Linda's ebook, "Turn Your Closet Into Cash!" Lisa's Mascara Recommendations Watch our Fun Intros On YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Simple Beauty Minerals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linda's True Colors Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➡️Contest Entry - Give us a written review on Apple, screenshot the review and send it over to one of us via Instagram or Facebook. We will choose one winner per month to receive a 15% Gift Code from both Simple Beauty Minerals & Linda's Style Programs and services. **DISCLOSURE: Hey beautiful! We may be affiliates for some of the products that we recommend on the Podcast. When you purchase those items through our links, we will earn a small commission. You will NEVER pay more when buying a product through our links. Plus, It helps support the Podcast, so we can continue to offer you lots of great free information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/living-visibly-over-50/message

The Children's Book Podcast
You Are a Universe with Jason Chin

The Children's Book Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 18:29


Jason Chin shares The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey, a dive into the microscopic building blocks of life. BOOK DESCRIPTION: The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey by Jason Chin   Jason Chin, winner of the Caldecott Medal for Watercress, dives into the microscopic building blocks of life in this companion to the award-winning Your Place in the Universe.   In Your Place in the Universe, Jason Chin zoomed outward, from our planet, solar system, and galaxy to the outer reaches of the observable universe. Now, Chin reverses course, zooming in past our skin to our cells, molecules, and atoms, all the way down to particles so small we can't yet even measure them.   Like its companion, The Universe in You is a mind-boggling adventure that makes complex science accessible and enjoyable to readers of any age.   Impeccably researched, wholly engrossing, and with extensive backmatter for additional learning, The Universe in You is another knockout from the award-winning creator of Redwoods, Grand Canyon, and other distinguished works of nonfiction for young readers.   ADDITIONAL LINKS: Jason Chin website - jasonchin.net Purchase the Book - The Universe in You: A Microscopic Journey by Jason Chin TALK ABOUT THE EPISODE: What is the biggest thing you know on Earth? What about the smallest? How does your size compare to these things? How does it make you feel to know that you are made of the same molecules and atoms that make up every single thing in the universe? What do you wonder about things bigger than you? What do you wonder about things smaller than you? CREDITS:   This podcast episode of The Children's Book Podcast was written, edited, and produced by Matthew Winner. For a full transcript of this episode, visit matthewcwinner.com.    Write to me or send me a message at matthewmakespods@gmail.com.    Our podcast logo was created by Duke Stebbins (https://stebs.design/).    Our music is by Podington Bear.    Podcast hosting by Libsyn.    You can support the show and buy me a coffee at www.matthewcwinner.com.   We are a proud member of Kids Listen, the best place to discover the best in kids podcasts. Learn more at kidslisten.org.   Fellow teachers and librarians, want a way to explore building a stronger culture of reading in our communities? In The Reading Culture podcast, Beanstack co-founder Jordan Bookey hosts conversations that dive into beloved authors' personal journeys and insights into motivating young people to read. And I am a big fan! Check out the Reading Culture Podcast with Jordan Bookey, from Beanstack. Available wherever podcasts are found. DISCLAIMER: Bookshop.org affiliate links provided for any book titles mentioned in the episode. Bookshop.org support independent bookstores and also shares a small percentage of any sales made through this podcast back to me, which helps to fund production of this show.

Stable Moments Podcast
#74: Become a Child Advocate with Joan Ulsher

Stable Moments Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 63:39


In this episode, Joan Ulsher shares how her traumatic childhood led her to be a child advocate and shares her new book Misplaced Childhood empowering others to become child advocates. After foster care, Joan is returned home and subjected to more abuse. How can she be saved? Misplaced Childhood chronicles one woman's powerful journey to overcome a tragic past and use her “lived experiences” to inspire others. Wounded by poverty, child abuse, and foster care, Joan Ulsher discovers a purpose-filled life through military service and faith in God. This transformational journey of survival and triumph ultimately leads Joan to become a fierce volunteer advocate for children in foster care, despite not having a dedicated advocate as a child herself. Misplaced Childhood introduces readers to the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) model, where Joan continues exploring childhood memories while highlighting her exceptional advocacy journey shaped by the children whose lives are impacted along the way. With its candid look at child welfare and advocacy alongside a personal narrative of healing, Misplaced Childhood opens up new levels of compassion for children suffering from abuse and neglect. Impeccably researched and told with great transparency, empathy, and vulnerability, Misplaced Childhood will inspire readers to embrace the vulnerable inner child in us all and take action for America's forgotten children. Check Joan out at www.joanulsher.com

The Dark Oak
Episode 08: Serial Murderer Dana Sue Gray

The Dark Oak

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 53:53


Impeccably dressed and put together, Dana Sue Gray spared no expense on herself. Dropping thousands of dollars on a shopping binge or a luxurious day spa was nothing out of the ordinary for Dana-nor for many wealthy women. But Dana wasn't wealthy-she was an unemployed nurse. She was also a serial murderer, who preyed upon elderly women, violently killed them, then used their credit cards to embark on wild, post-murder spending sprees.   Sources: Braidhill, K. (2014). To die for: The Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Dana Sue Gray. Macmillan. D, J. E. J. P. (2022, January 6). An armchair analysis of female serial killer Dana Sue Gray. Medium. https://joniejohnston.medium.com/an-armchair-analysis-of-female-serial-killer-dana-sue-gray-1f7d7b642b7b Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Dana Sue Gray | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/gray-dana-sue.htm NY Daily News - (n.d.). https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/justice-story-dana-sue-gray-article-1.1810400   Produced by Just Us Gals, Artwork by Justyse Holmes, Music by Ryan Creep

Motivated Entrepreneurs
#1250 - Punters: Book Review

Motivated Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 6:12


Good morning everyone! Thank you for listening to the Motivated Entrepreneurs podcast. Today we have a book review called "Punters: How Paddy Power Bet Billions and Changed Gambling Forever" by Aaron Rogan. Impeccably researched and informed by dozens of insider interviews, Punters is the incredible story of how an unlikely band of misfits and visionaries bet on the future of the gambling industry and won big. But it's also the story of how that victory may have come at an extraordinary cost – to their customers and society at large. Hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give it a listen. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VkXGHq Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/39TYebQ Motivated Entrepreneurs Website: https://motivatedentrepreneurs.co.uk/ Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Motivated Entrepreneurs Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3eA64u5   Cheers, Dean

Rugby Wrap Up
The Rugby Odds: Russell Crowe v JBL, Great Global Picks, Staff Revolt, Voted Best Show!

Rugby Wrap Up

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 28:30


NEW YORK, NY - There is a may be a feud brewing between NRL Rabbitohs owner Russel Crowe and the WWE Legend John Bradshaw Layfield - right smack dab in the middle of this week's The Rugby Odds. That plus Scottish leprechauns, the Staff uprising and stellar picks, make this one "Impeccably timely and perfectly incorrect." Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting

The Making Of
Legendary Photographer Phil Caruso Shares About A Life On-Set

The Making Of

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 56:47


On this episode, we were lucky to welcome Mr. Phil Caruso, one of the industry's most talented Still Photographers. Phil has shot on-set images on projects including Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Parenthood, Backdraft, Cape Fear, The Age of Innocence, A Bronx Tale, Forrest Gump, Clockers, Casino, 12 Monkeys, The Rainmaker, Wag the Dog, Analyze This, Meet the Parents, Game Change, Sinister, Megalopolis, “Bull,” “Poker Face” and “White House Plumbers.” In our conversation, Phil shares all about growing up, learning photography, his trajectory in the movie business, the unique role of an on-set photographer, and much more. The Making Of is presented by AJA Video Systems:AJA Introduces FS HDR v4.2 and ColorBox v2.0 UpdatesAnnounced at NAB 2023, ColorBox 2.0 and FS-HDR 4.2 both feature updated camera support including Arri LogC4 and Sony S-Log3. Other updates include an expanded Colorfront TV mode, and a new gamma compensation control in the Orion-Convert color pipeline. BBC HLG Luts have been updated to v1.6 and ColorBox 2.0 adds the ability to overlay framelines for shot framing or .png files for branding or watermarking needs. www.aja.comFilm Book of the Month:Martin Scorsese: A RetrospectiveSince his emergence in the early 1970s, Scorsese has become one of the most respected names in cinema. Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas are regularly cited as being among the finest films ever made. This lavish retrospective is a fitting tribute to a remarkable director, now into his seventh decade in cinema and showing no signs of slowing up. Leading film writer Tom Shone draws on his in-depth knowledge and distinctive viewpoint to present refreshing commentaries on all twenty-six main features, from the rarely shown Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967) to the latest release, The Irishman (2019), as well as covering Scorsese's notable parallel career as a documentarian. Impeccably designed and copiously illustrated with more than two hundred stills and behind-the-scenes images, this is the definitive celebration of one of cinema's most enduring talents. View on EbayZEISS Conversations with Ernesto Lomeli Duclos has announced the first in-person event in the Duclos Demo Space featuring ZEISS Conversations with Ernesto Lomeli, moderated by Matthew Duclos! The talk and hands-on demos are taking place at their new space and registration is required. Test out the entire ZEISS lens lineup and mingle with fellow cinematographers. There will be complimentary food and beverages available.  Register hereFeatured Event of the Month:Cine Gear LA — June 1-4, 2023Cine Gear is the premier event for professionals engaged in the film & entertainment technology industry. Taking place June 1st – 4th with exhibits June 2nd – 3rd at The Studios at Paramount, Cine Gear features exhibits, new product and service introductions, complimentary seminars led by industry leaders, and ample opportunity to network with peers. More info here OWC Thunderbolt Go DockThe OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is the first of its kind, full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply and 11 ports, for additional ease and connectivity while on the Go. It's a one-dock solution that works with all past, present and future Thunderbolt and USB devices and accessories. Browse hereFilm Festival of the Month: Mallorca Film Festival — October 18-24, 2023The Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival enters its 12th edition with a clear mission: Bridging Cultures, Bridging People. Recognized as "One of Europe's 10 Most Exciting Film Festivals" by The Guardian, MovieMaker Magazine's “Top 50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee” six years in a row, and appearing on the 100 Best Reviewed Film Festival list on FilmFreeway.com, EMIFF shapes a creative community, encouraging independent filmmakers to network and thrive in this idyllic Mediterranean island paradise.  Visit evolutionfilmfestival.comSubmission Discount Code: “ThemakingofMallorca” on Filmfreeway. Link herePodcast Rewind:March 2023 - Episode VII…The Making Of is created and hosted by Michael Valinsky.Reach out anytime at mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

The Intuitive Pull
From Seriously Invisible To Impeccably Memorable

The Intuitive Pull

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 47:26


You are going to love this episode with Jennifer Mitchell as she talks about the powerful time of transformation the last six months have been. 'Pigs have flown' from the moment Jen made the decision to follow the pull to go to our Retreat in Kenya in November 2022. Hear what happened as Jen embraced her superpowers of both intellect and heart in service to a greater good, and chose the theme of being 'impeccable'. This is an inspiring interview that I feel will create great ripples in your own life. As always please let me know or indeed let Jen know! :: If you feel moved to connect with Jen for coaching or consulting opportunities, you can do so here. Intuitive Business Pty Ltd jennifer@intuitivebusiness.au www.intuitivebusiness.au⁠ linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mitchell-841509⁠ :: I was recently invited to be a guest speaker on the 'Create a Life You Adore' Summit amongst 20 other people passionate about what they do.  There is no charge for this on-line event. Please use this link to register https://souldiscoveryacademy.com/sGisele :: Sharing is one of my superpowers and I have big plans to offer more value to you in 2023.  ⁠Please register here⁠ to receive more goodness in your inbox where I'll share more insights, stories about my own personal transformation journey, client wins, mini meditations to get you present and more.  ⁠Register here.⁠ :: If you loved this episode or the podcast in general, please share the love with your community.  ⁠Share this link to The Intuitive Pull Podcast. ⁠ :: If you feel it's the right time to ask for help by coaching with me, please complete a⁠ Coaching Application form⁠ where you'll get to know more about the coaching options and I'll get to know you better. Once I receive your application I'll contact you to book in a time to connect. Or you can also DM me on Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/gisele.gambi/ ⁠or email me at gisele@giselegambi.com.au :: Artwork credit

A Dancer's Mindset
A Dancer's Mindset Ep. 64 Live Impeccably! Do everything in your life with intention.

A Dancer's Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 16:37


Hello Everyone! Today we are going to be talking about doing everything in your life to the fullest, committing to what you say you'll do and living impeccably. If you live one part of your life well, chances are it will translate into another part of it. Let's Discuss! Follow me on Socials @balletwithisabella Instagram and YouTube Elite classes and courses www.balletwithisabella.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-dancers-mindset/message

The Infinite Skrillifiles: OWSLA Confidential

It must be the end of the world; I'm not leaving Must be the end of my time; I'm not breathing Somebody tell me who I Am ; I'm bleeding; Don't feed me, The needy— I'm fiending for freedom, Believe me Impeccably professional. Are we playing the fame game again? ‘What's my name?' –-we never stopped playing. Well, here it goes then. These guys are gonna rip me apart. Oh, you wish. I did wish. Don't waste a wish on this, Just get some whippets, Disinterest admittedly Skittish, with good intentions; Poignant, and probably proper, By now; How did I manage to have found My way up from the ground? Was once a seed, But never planted JESUS CHRIST. He died. He very died. Right. Remember the time Liquid Stranger– –was it liquid stranger– Yes …I'm not writing that. don't worry, guys, I won't click twice, I'm just trying to find The commonalities, Between these celebrities and Whatever's happening to me “WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?” I screamed from within, my palms unscathed and yet twisted with excruciating pain, as the tears rolled from down my eyes and i hushed the sound of my voice so that the man in the other room wouldn't hear me. Okay. that shit hurt. It did hurt. It hurt a lot. I'm not Jesus, I don't wanna be Jesus. JESUS. Well, fuck that memory. What about this one: WELCOME TO THE ILLUMINATI. Oh. WE HAVE SKRILLEX. oh no. Or, had him. what . Where is he? How would I know. You should know. I don't, tho. Well, dammit. They sure are friendly. Yeah, too friendly. HEY—HEY LADY! Uhm, Excuse me. HEEEEEY Nope, not today. What are you evading? “The Fame Game.” I'm not playing. Aw, come on. NO. Come on! NO. I Always get picked off, or die on drugs–or get hot flashes, it's awful. Pleeeasee– NO. Stop asking me. Oh, so I die in a plane crash. Yeah. Ok. You die in a bathtub. Stay away from me. [ceases to exist] Couldn't fake it Not even fora secod, Not even for a condo; On the 25th floor of the Circa Apartments I'm being honest, “Lost in Los angeles” Like Donkey Kong and Mario Cart rolled into one I'm the controller On the contrary, darling You're all of it, The ending and the start of it A Star amongst the Walk (Against The Hall of It) We're Always Watching. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project.™] COPYRIGHT © THE FESTIVAL PROJECT 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © -U.

Gerald’s World.
Rob Lowe

Gerald’s World.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 22:01


It must be the end of the world; I'm not leaving Must be the end of my time; I'm not breathing Somebody tell me who I Am ; I'm bleeding; Don't feed me, The needy— I'm fiending for freedom, Believe me Impeccably professional. Are we playing the fame game again? ‘What's my name?' –-we never stopped playing. Well, here it goes then. These guys are gonna rip me apart. Oh, you wish. I did wish. Don't waste a wish on this, Just get some whippets, Disinterest admittedly Skittish, with good intentions; Poignant, and probably proper, By now; How did I manage to have found My way up from the ground? Was once a seed, But never planted JESUS CHRIST. He died. He very died. Right. Remember the time Liquid Stranger– –was it liquid stranger– Yes …I'm not writing that. don't worry, guys, I won't click twice, I'm just trying to find The commonalities, Between these celebrities and Whatever's happening to me “WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?” I screamed from within, my palms unscathed and yet twisted with excruciating pain, as the tears rolled from down my eyes and i hushed the sound of my voice so that the man in the other room wouldn't hear me. Okay. that shit hurt. It did hurt. It hurt a lot. I'm not Jesus, I don't wanna be Jesus. JESUS. Well, fuck that memory. What about this one: WELCOME TO THE ILLUMINATI. Oh. WE HAVE SKRILLEX. oh no. Or, had him. what . Where is he? How would I know. You should know. I don't, tho. Well, dammit. They sure are friendly. Yeah, too friendly. HEY—HEY LADY! Uhm, Excuse me. HEEEEEY Nope, not today. What are you evading? “The Fame Game.” I'm not playing. Aw, come on. NO. Come on! NO. I Always get picked off, or die on drugs–or get hot flashes, it's awful. Pleeeasee– NO. Stop asking me. Oh, so I die in a plane crash. Yeah. Ok. You die in a bathtub. Stay away from me. [ceases to exist] Couldn't fake it Not even fora secod, Not even for a condo; On the 25th floor of the Circa Apartments I'm being honest, “Lost in Los angeles” Like Donkey Kong and Mario Cart rolled into one I'm the controller On the contrary, darling You're all of it, The ending and the start of it A Star amongst the Walk (Against The Hall of It) We're Always Watching. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project.™] COPYRIGHT © THE FESTIVAL PROJECT 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © -U.

[ENTER THE MULTIVERSE]
[[-Hot Tub Time Machine.]]

[ENTER THE MULTIVERSE]

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 59:43


Impeccably professional. Are we playing the fame game again? ‘What's my name?' –-we never stopped playing. Well, here it goes then. These guys are gonna rip me apart. Oh, you wish. I did wish. Don't waste a wish on this, Just get some whippets, Disinterest admittedly Skittish, with good intentions; Poignant, and probably proper, By now; How did I manage to have found My way up from the ground? Was once a seed, But never planted JESUS CHRIST. He died. He very died. Right. Remember the time Liquid Stranger– –was it liquid stranger– Yes …I'm not writing that. don't worry, guys, I won't click twice, I'm just trying to find The commonalities, Between these celebrities and Whatever's happening to me “WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?” I screamed from within, my palms unscathed and yet twisted with excruciating pain, as the tears rolled from down my eyes and i hushed the sound of my voice so that the man in the other room wouldn't hear me. Okay. that shit hurt. It did hurt. It hurt a lot. I'm not Jesus, I don't wanna be Jesus. JESUS. Well, fuck that memory. What about this one: WELCOME TO THE ILLUMINATI. Oh. WE HAVE SKRILLEX. oh no. Or, had him. what . Where is he? How would I know? You should know. I don't, tho. Well, dammit. They sure are friendly. Yeah, too friendly. HEY—HEY LADY! Uhm, Excuse me. HEEEEEY Nope, not today. What are you evading? “The Fame Game.” I'm not playing. Aw, come on. NO. Come on! NO. I Always get picked off, or die on drugs–or get hot flashes, it's awful. Pleeeasee– NO. Stop asking me. Oh, so I die in a plane crash. Yeah. Ok. You die in a bathtub. Stay away from me. [ceases to exist] Couldn't fake it Not even fora secod, Not even for a condo; On the 25th floor of the Circa Apartments I'm being honest, “Lost in Los angeles” Like Donkey Kong and Mario Cart rolled into one I'm the controller On the contrary, darling You're all of it, The ending and the start of it A Star amongst the Walk (Against The Hall of It) We're Always Watching. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project.™] COPYRIGHT © THE FESTIVAL PROJECT 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © -U.

Gerald’s World.
[[-Hot Tub Time Machine.]]

Gerald’s World.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 59:43


Impeccably professional. Are we playing the fame game again? ‘What's my name?' –-we never stopped playing. Well, here it goes then. These guys are gonna rip me apart. Oh, you wish. I did wish. Don't waste a wish on this, Just get some whippets, Disinterest admittedly Skittish, with good intentions; Poignant, and probably proper, By now; How did I manage to have found My way up from the ground? Was once a seed, But never planted JESUS CHRIST. He died. He very died. Right. Remember the time Liquid Stranger– –was it liquid stranger– Yes …I'm not writing that. don't worry, guys, I won't click twice, I'm just trying to find The commonalities, Between these celebrities and Whatever's happening to me “WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?” I screamed from within, my palms unscathed and yet twisted with excruciating pain, as the tears rolled from down my eyes and i hushed the sound of my voice so that the man in the other room wouldn't hear me. Okay. that shit hurt. It did hurt. It hurt a lot. I'm not Jesus, I don't wanna be Jesus. JESUS. Well, fuck that memory. What about this one: WELCOME TO THE ILLUMINATI. Oh. WE HAVE SKRILLEX. oh no. Or, had him. what . Where is he? How would I know? You should know. I don't, tho. Well, dammit. They sure are friendly. Yeah, too friendly. HEY—HEY LADY! Uhm, Excuse me. HEEEEEY Nope, not today. What are you evading? “The Fame Game.” I'm not playing. Aw, come on. NO. Come on! NO. I Always get picked off, or die on drugs–or get hot flashes, it's awful. Pleeeasee– NO. Stop asking me. Oh, so I die in a plane crash. Yeah. Ok. You die in a bathtub. Stay away from me. [ceases to exist] Couldn't fake it Not even fora secod, Not even for a condo; On the 25th floor of the Circa Apartments I'm being honest, “Lost in Los angeles” Like Donkey Kong and Mario Cart rolled into one I'm the controller On the contrary, darling You're all of it, The ending and the start of it A Star amongst the Walk (Against The Hall of It) We're Always Watching. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project.™] COPYRIGHT © THE FESTIVAL PROJECT 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © -U.

The Legend of S Ū P ∆ C Я E E ™
[[-Hot Tub Time Machine.]]

The Legend of S Ū P ∆ C Я E E ™

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 59:43


Impeccably professional. Are we playing the fame game again? ‘What's my name?' –-we never stopped playing. Well, here it goes then. These guys are gonna rip me apart. Oh, you wish. I did wish. Don't waste a wish on this, Just get some whippets, Disinterest admittedly Skittish, with good intentions; Poignant, and probably proper, By now; How did I manage to have found My way up from the ground? Was once a seed, But never planted JESUS CHRIST. He died. He very died. Right. Remember the time Liquid Stranger– –was it liquid stranger– Yes …I'm not writing that. don't worry, guys, I won't click twice, I'm just trying to find The commonalities, Between these celebrities and Whatever's happening to me “WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME?” I screamed from within, my palms unscathed and yet twisted with excruciating pain, as the tears rolled from down my eyes and i hushed the sound of my voice so that the man in the other room wouldn't hear me. Okay. that shit hurt. It did hurt. It hurt a lot. I'm not Jesus, I don't wanna be Jesus. JESUS. Well, fuck that memory. What about this one: WELCOME TO THE ILLUMINATI. Oh. WE HAVE SKRILLEX. oh no. Or, had him. what . Where is he? How would I know? You should know. I don't, tho. Well, dammit. They sure are friendly. Yeah, too friendly. HEY—HEY LADY! Uhm, Excuse me. HEEEEEY Nope, not today. What are you evading? “The Fame Game.” I'm not playing. Aw, come on. NO. Come on! NO. I Always get picked off, or die on drugs–or get hot flashes, it's awful. Pleeeasee– NO. Stop asking me. Oh, so I die in a plane crash. Yeah. Ok. You die in a bathtub. Stay away from me. [ceases to exist] Couldn't fake it Not even fora secod, Not even for a condo; On the 25th floor of the Circa Apartments I'm being honest, “Lost in Los angeles” Like Donkey Kong and Mario Cart rolled into one I'm the controller On the contrary, darling You're all of it, The ending and the start of it A Star amongst the Walk (Against The Hall of It) We're Always Watching. {Enter The Multiverse} [The Festival Project.™] COPYRIGHT © THE FESTIVAL PROJECT 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © -U.

Recorder.13
#150 | Conforce (NL)

Recorder.13

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 69:20


@conforce aka Versalife is a restless producer residing in Rotterdam, Holland, who is forever keen to search out new techniques, tools and sounds for the various musical projects in which he is involved. Continually flirting with a range of genres like techno, ambient techno, electro and house on numerous EPs and LPs, he also operates in sonic territory that has no easily identifiable name. As one of the most prolific artists in the scene over the last 10 years, he has become an essential voice in the often crowded conversation: he is someone who always speaks clearly and captivatingly and has done so via more than ten full length albums and more than 30 EPs on labels like @delsinrecords, @clone-nl, @2020visionrecordings, @echocord and his own label @transcendent-records. With this performances he focusses on musical content rather than equipment. The digital/analogue dichotomy of his productions spread into these sets, always stressing the importance of the human element without shying away from technology's advances at the same time as marrying genuine emotional depth with dance floor compatibility. "A solitary Conforce release can never be described as predictable, with each unknown entity having the potential to take you on an emotional rollercoaster or a primal abandon" — @inverted-audio "Impeccably-crafted techno that maintains bite in its grooves even while the textures spiral into the ether." - @bleep_bot Stay Rave with #R13!

Origin Story
Superheroes: Truth, justice and the outsider way

Origin Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 68:34


It had to happen! Superheroes have shaped our shared culture – both popular and political – but where did the idea of the “good superman” come from? How did idealism, power fantasy and radicalism merge so that an outsider generation of young (often Jewish) Americans could transform America?  Join Dorian and Ian on a senses-shattering odyssey that takes in socialist Superman, juvenile delinquents, the polyamorist roots of Wonder Woman, the Nazis (again), the great lost horror comics of the 50s, Stan Lee, how Churchill and FDR inspired Spider-Man… and which one of the X-Men was based on Menachem Begin.  –––––––– Superheroes: A Reading List From Ian: American Comics by Jeremy Dauber. Really comprehensive and full of love for the genre. But maybe a bit too comprehensive. Dauber covers absolute everything, so it can feel a bit too thinly spread. The Ten Cent Plague: The great comic book scare and how it changed America, by David Hajdu. Absolutely masterful retelling of the 50s moral outrage against comics. Impeccably researched, brilliantly written, and full of striking insights. Watchmen by Alan Moore, Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller and All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison. If you were to read these three together, even as a non-comics fan, you would get a really good crash course in the different approaches taken to the genre since the 80s. From Dorian: Supergods by Grant Morrison. One of the all-time great comic-book writers has also the written the most entertaining and provocative history of the superhero. Marvel Comics: The Untold Story by Sean Howe. Essential reading for anyone interested in the people who built the Marvel universe. Howe has all the stories. I've given this book as a gift more than once. All Of The Marvels by Douglas Wolk. The Marvel Universe as explained by somebody who has read all 27,000 comic books. While Howe covers the creators, Wolk digs into the evolution of the characters and ideas. True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee by Abraham Riesman. Juicy and unflinching biography of Mr Marvel. The Comic Book Heroes by Will Jacobs and Gerard Jones. Dated but interesting 1985 encyclopaedia of superheroes. The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore. New Yorker writer's eye-opening history of the love triangle that gave us Wonder Woman. –––––––– “Even by thinking about superheroes, you're thinking about politics. What is politics about but power and how you use it?” — Dorian –––––––– Written and presented by Dorian Lynskey and Ian Dunt. Audio production by Jade Bailey. Music by Jade Bailey. Logo art by Mischa Welsh. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Origin Story is a Podmasters production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tova
Impeccably polished was Jacinda Ardern as she wielded her bloody axe in her velvet-gloved hand

Tova

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 2:53


Until she was asked by our Political Editor, Newsroom’s Jo Moir, if it was dishonest for her office to have described the reshuffle as ‘minor’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Versus History Podcast
Episode 146: Alice's Book: How the Nazis Stole My Grandmother's Cookbook

Versus History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 15:03


In this episode, we interview Karina Urbach, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of London about her brand new book. So what happened to the books that were too valuable for the Nazis to burn?Alice Urbach had her own cooking school in Vienna, but in 1938 she was forced to flee to England, like so many others. Her younger son was imprisoned in Dachau, and her older son, having emigrated to the United States, became an intelligence officer in the struggle against the Nazis. Returning to the ruins of Vienna in the late 1940s, she discovers that her bestselling cookbook has been published under someone else's name. Now, eighty years later, the historian Karina Urbach - Alice's granddaughter - sets out to uncover the truth behind the stolen cookbook, and tells the story of a family torn apart by the Nazi regime, of a woman who, with her unwavering passion for cooking, survived the horror and losses of the Holocaust to begin a new life in America.Impeccably researched and incredibly moving, Alice's Book sheds light on an untold chapter in the history of Nazi crimes against Jewish authors.

Killing the Tea
Bonnie Kistler: The Cage

Killing the Tea

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 21:46


On this episode, I talk to Bonnie Kistler about her legal thriller The Cage.You can also watch the episode on YouTubeAuthor LinksInstagramGoodreadsWebsiteCheck out the book hereThe Cage SynopsisOn a cold, misty Sunday night, two women are alone in the offices of fashion conglomerate Claudine de Martineau International. One is the company's human resources director. Impeccably dressed and perfectly coiffed, she sits at her desk and stares somberly out the window. Down the hall, her colleague, one of the company's lawyers, is buried under a pile of paperwork, frantically rushing to finish. Leaving at the same time, the two women, each preoccupied by her own thoughts, enter the elevator that will take them down from the 30th floor.When they arrive at the lobby, one of the women is dead. Was it murder or suicide?An incredibly original novel that turns the office thriller on its head, The Cage is a wild ride that begins with a bang and picks up speed as it races to its dramatic end.

The Bucket Problem
Episode 35: The Impeccably Timed Juwan Howard Episode

The Bucket Problem

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 69:22


Spoiler: The suspension news broke during the ad read. We're incredibly good at this. Topics: that whole incident and the fallout, the Iowa and Wisconsin games, Michigan's tourney outlook, and a huge final week of the regular season for the women's team. PointsBet is my go-to sportsbook. You too can use (or fade) our bowl picks and take advantage of features like booster odds, same-game parlays, and name a bet. Use promo code BUCKETPROB when signing up for the PointsBet app to get your first deposit MATCHED for up to $1,000 in free bets. Double your betting potential with promo code BUCKETPROB. Use promo code BUCKETPROBLEM for 15% off your first order at homefieldapparel.com, your home for the best, softest, retro logo-est, dunking mascot-est, most fashionable licensed collegiate gear you can imagine. Yes, they have Michigan—and Slippery Rock. Sign up for the newsletter and the bonus podcast at www.thebucketproblem.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zbooks Successful Authors Podcast
Author Interview 2022: Carolyn Hartley: Atone the Devil!

Zbooks Successful Authors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 62:29


Author Interview 2022: Carolyn Hartley: Reconciliation - Atone the Devil in Buried Sunshine! Adele Dawson, finally back with her West Virginia birth family, is driven to learn why her father died so young and why her mother remarried despicable August Beck, a con artist, then gave birth to eight of his children. When her half-sisters also come to live with her, they get wise to a secret museum of treasures in Adele's once-lavish stone mansion. She unlocks secrets inside a locked trunk about her mother's coerced life in corruption, greed, and extortion, secrets that now threaten to extinguish the entire family. Her paternal grandmother's final wish is that Adele rebuild the family's coal mine, nearly bankrupt from the Depression, and restore the river stone mansion to its original beauty. The more involved she becomes in the mining business, the more she discovers her mother's enemies have concealed themselves within the family business. On the verge of gaining trust from superstitious coal miners, her saboteur stepfather creates mine blasts that injure workers, forcing the reconstruction to miss critical deadlines. Set in a pre-World War II coal mining town. Impeccably researched.

Generation Freedom
Dating Impeccably with Sade Ferrier, LMFT {010}

Generation Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 60:13


In this episode, Sadé and Nadie discuss ways to approach relationships and dating from a healthy place. They go over common dating mistakes, how to approach dating apps, how to change your mindset around success in dating, and some on Sadé's top tips for finding success in dating. If you're feeling frustrated with dating, and keep running into the same issues, this is the episode for you! Sadé Ferrier, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a first-generation American and is proud of her Jamaican culture. She practices in the state of Georgia, and is also certified sex therapist through the Institute of Sexual Wholeness. She specializes in counseling couples through affair recovery, sexual dysfunctions, and communication issues. The spark to her pursuit of the counseling field came from learning of vaginismus, a condition that creates painful penetration for women during intimacy. In treating women with vaginismus and low desire concerns, she finds deep meaning in being able to offer hope to hopeless couples. In the process, she works with couples to construct a satisfying version of emotional, spiritual, and sexual intimacy. Check out the show notes here! The Generation Freedom Podcast is hosted by Nadie Roberson a licensed psychotherapist in Houston, Texas. Want to become a client? Schedule a FREE consultation by Clicking HERE FREE download - 4 Step Guide to Breakup Recovery - If you are trying to get out of your rut after the end of a relationship, connect with yourself again( or for the first time), I have created a 4 Step Guide to Breakup Recovery just for you. If you don't know where or how to start, this free guide is for you. Check out our website www.FreedomPsychotherapy.net Follow us on Instagram - @FreedomTherapy_ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genfreedom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genfreedom/support

An Even Bigger Fly On The Wall
1371. Music/songs. Audiobook. 11/07/21

An Even Bigger Fly On The Wall

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 12:19


"Muhammad's was a life of almost unparalleled historical importance; yet for all the iconic power of his name, the intensely dramatic story of the prophet of Islam is not well known. In The First Muslim, Lesley Hazleton brings him vibrantly to life. Drawing on early eyewitness sources and on history, politics, religion, and psychology, she renders him as a man in full, in all his complexity and vitality. Hazleton's account follows the arc of Muhammad's rise from powerlessness to power, from anonymity to renown, from insignificance to lasting significance. How did a child shunted to the margins end up revolutionizing his world? How did a merchant come to challenge the established order with a new vision of social justice? How did the pariah hounded out of Mecca turn exile into a new and victorious beginning? How did the outsider become the ultimate insider? Impeccably researched, Hazleton's narrative creates vivid insight into a man navigating between idealism and pragmatism, faith and politics, nonviolence and violence, rejection and acclaim. The First Muslim illuminates not only an immensely significant figure but his lastingly relevant legacy. (Check out the Google Play audiobook: "The First Muslim: the story of Muhammad."). The Creators, Producers, Authors & Artists own their music/songs, books, etc.

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 55 with Scott Ellsworth, Writer of Moving, Impeccably-Researched Historical Novels like The Secret Game, Death in a Promised Land, and May 18th's The Ground Breaking

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 68:32


Show Notes and Links to Scott Ellsworth's Work and Allusions/Texts from Episode 55   On Episode 55, Pete talks with Scott Ellsworth about the writing life, his interests and inspirations, and the incredible events and personalities that surround the famous “Secret Game” between the players of North Carolina College for Negroes and the white players of Duke University's Medical School. Scott's book on the subject is The Secret Game: A Wartime Story of Courage, Change, and Basketball's Lost Triumph. The two also discuss the research and events surrounding the Tulsa Race Massacre and Scott's highly-acclaimed book, set to come out on May 18, The Ground Breaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice. Scott Ellsworth is the New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Game, winner of the 2016 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing. He has written about American history for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. Formerly a historian at the Smithsonian Institution, he is also the author of The World Beneath Their Feet and Death in a Promised Land, his groundbreaking account of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre. Scott lives in Ann Arbor, where he teaches in the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan. "Scott Ellsworth's absolutely riveting book does more than chronicle the Tulsa Race massacre of 1921 and its literal exhumation. With a stunning combination of objectivity and empathy, it demonstrates how even in polarized times we can come together in pursuit of truth. Though concerned with past events, it explores every stratum of the American city now—from City Hall, to dive bars, to homeless encampments, to the living rooms of the wealthy and the poor, regardless of color or creed. Anyone interested in America's future should read it as a template for the reconciliation that lies ahead." —Tim Blake Nelson, actor, Watchmen and Just Mercy, and Tulsa native on The Ground Breaking: an American City and its Search for Justice   Buy The Ground Breaking: an American City and its Search for Justice (Out May 18)   Buy The Secret Game: A Wartime Story of Courage, Change, and Basketball's Lost Triumph   Book Review for The Secret Game: A Wartime Story of Courage, Change, and Basketball's Lost Triumph   “JIM CROW LOSES; The Secret Game” Published in New York Times Magazine - March 31, 1996-by Scott Ellsworth   “On MLK Day, recalling The Secret Game"-by Mark Adams, January 17. 2011, on Espn.com At about 3:10, Scott talks about the lead up to the upcoming release of The Ground Breaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice on May 18 of this year   At about 4:30, Scott talks about his early days of writing and reading   At about 8:00, Scott talks about the texts and writers that have been given him “chills at will,” including A River Runs Through It, Their Eyes Were Watching God, among others, in line with his belief all literature is    At about 10:45, Scott relates an amusing anecdote about the great writer Zora Neale Hurston that is recounted in his book Secret Game, and Pete and Scott discuss Hurston's interesting life and important work (including "How it Feels to be Colored Me")    At about 13:00, discussion about Aubrey from The Secret Game: A Wartime Story of Courage, Change, and Basketball's Lost Triumph leads to an overview of the historical events leading up to and including those of the book   At about 16:25, Scott talks about some of the important characters from the book, including Jack Burgess and his rude awakening to the ugly world of Jim Crow, and Dave Hubbell   At about 20:00, Scott talks about his thought process in using some of the obsolete and often-fraught racial terminology of the book's time period   At about 21:55, Scott talks about Henry “Big Dog” Thomas, a memorable member of the North Carolina College for Negroes, and the moving late scene in the book where Big Dog asserts his pride and his independence   At about 24:00. Scott talks about how his research for the book and outside of the book, reminds him that there were so many “baby steps” in the civil rights movement, and how he hopes that he has honored them and shined a light on them   At about 25:00, Scott talks about some of the events that involved people from the book, like Aubrey Stanly and Pee Wee-events many years after “The Secret Game”   At about 27:25, Pete and Scott discuss the outsized impact of the legendary coach of  North Carolina College for Negroes, John McLendon   At about 28:45, Scott discusses how he framed the narratives of Phog Allen and James Naismith and the research that connected them to John McLendon and “The Secret Game”; this also leads Scott to discuss the genesis of the book itself   At about 34:40, Scott ticks off the impressive list of firsts achieved by Coach John McLendon   At about 36:00, Pete and Scott talk about Scott's incredible ability to connect seemingly disparate historical events in his writing   At about 36:35, Scott talks about the details of the famous “Secret Game” that the book chronicles   At about 40:30, Scott talks about the research done for the book, and how he was able to provide such a detail, including tracing a journey from the book by taking the bus himself   At about 42:30, Pete and Scott talk about the ways in which Jackie Robinson and other early “racial trailblazers”/HBCU athletes were often asked to “rise above” vitriolic and dehumanizing racism   At about 44:50, Scott talks about some of the aftereffects of the game and how he juxtaposed this effect with the racist killing of Booker T. Spicely   At about 47:50, Scott talks about the legacy of The Secret Game and its participants    At about 49:00, Scott talks about the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 and his 1982 book, Death in a Promised Land: The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921, including his connection to the great historian, John Hope Franklin   At about 52:00, Scott talks about the silences, both forced and not, that have led to an incomplete accounting of the death and destruction from the Tulsa Race Massacre; he also talks about how he is involved in efforts to do exhumations and studies into the deaths and circumstance from 1921 Tulsa   At about 53:30, Scott and Pete talk about the renewed interest in the massacre due to The Watchmen, Lovecraft Country, and the 100th anniversary, with Scott explaining why he has written a “sequel” of sorts to his 1982 book with 2021's The Ground Breaking; a lot of the interest comes from Scott's work on a commission to search for the mass graves of massacre victims   At about 57:20, Scott talks about reparations with regard to the massacre   At about 59:25, Scott reads a bit of Chapter One and the last part of The Afterword from The Secret Game...   At about 1:05:00, Scott talks about future projects and shouts out bookstores where you can buy his book-Fulton Street Books in Tulsa, Magic City Books in Tulsa You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Spotify, Stitcher,  and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1.  This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.

Lour After Hours
Mike Ryan - Impeccably Produced

Lour After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 55:55


We sit down and talk with @MichaelRyanRuiz at it was spectacular! Mike gives us the goods and a peek behind the curtain in how the Long Stat of the Day came together! #LourRangerLineup@TheCoteCavalry@steve_arduini@wapplehouse@iamkevinito@mikeryanruizfan@MorganFromAus@BeepCount@JohnAGauldin@Fleminem_raps@staiano@the_kizh@schweitz_ay@StugotzArmy790

Pod Chef - The Official Top Chef Podcast
Speaking Impeccably (w/ Carl Tart)

Pod Chef - The Official Top Chef Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 82:00


Top Chef Season 18 - Portland is HERE! But before the three amigos discuss season 18, episode 1 - "First Impressions," they have a RIVETING discussion with Bertans Burton (Carl Tart) about his dinner at the Barfoot Contessa's house.  ----more---- Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray.  Become a patreon of Carl Tart's podcast "The Flagrant Ones" - https://www.patreon.com/theflagrantones/posts Follow along with our Top Chef Fantasy game - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w4I1NQmEtJiXneag0DdvctdibQpJXCXFWd-w4342D6s/edit?usp=sharing For more music from Jeff Ray, check out his IG - https://www.instagram.com/pifftannen/

The Age of Jackson Podcast
125 The Reverse Underground Railroad Toward Slavery with Richard Bell

The Age of Jackson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 66:39


Philadelphia, 1825: five young, free black boys fall into the clutches of the most fearsome gang of kidnappers and slavers in the United States. Lured onto a small ship with the promise of food and pay, they are instead met with blindfolds, ropes, and knives. Over four long months, their kidnappers drive them overland into the Cotton Kingdom to be sold as slaves. Determined to resist, the boys form a tight brotherhood as they struggle to free themselves and find their way home.Their ordeal—an odyssey that takes them from the Philadelphia waterfront to the marshes of Mississippi and then onward still—shines a glaring spotlight on the Reverse Underground Railroad, a black market network of human traffickers and slave traders who stole away thousands of legally free African Americans from their families in order to fuel slavery's rapid expansion in the decades before the Civil War.Impeccably researched and breathlessly paced, Stolen tells the incredible story of five boys whose courage forever changed the fight against slavery in America.-Richard Bell teaches Early American history at the University of Maryland. He has received several teaching prizes and major research fellowships including the National Endowment for the Humanities Public Scholar Award. His first book, We Shall Be No More: Suicide and Self-Government in the Newly United States, was published in 2012. He is also the author of Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home.

The PodGOATs
Jackie O: A Life of Glamour and Tragedy

The PodGOATs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 20:56


She was considered the most sophisticated woman on the planet. Wife of a president. Fluent in several languages. Impeccably mannered. But what was she really like? Phil and Campbell Valentine take a look at the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

True North High School - Compass Bible Church
Soul Wrenching Trust in an Impeccably Good God | Pastor Rod Gomez

True North High School - Compass Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 53:08


Hosting With Heart
Amanda Cochran on juggling a thriving small business, a stunning short-term rental property and a young family.

Hosting With Heart

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 46:06


Amanda Cochran is a Mum of three and lives in scenic Dunkeld, in Victoria's Grampians region, approx 3 hours west of Melbourne. In 2016, she established The Grampians Goods Co., with a simple mission – to elevate everyday moments into opportunities for nurturing & connection through consciously made and thoughtfully curated products & gifts, including body products, aromatherapy candles and wool blankets. After a few years running what has become an enormously successful business, in part through servicing the accommodation sector, Amanda set up her own short-term rental, Salt Creek Cottage, also in Dunkeld. Impeccably styled by Lynda Gardener and Belle Hemming-Bright of Inside Story, the cottage has been an almost overnight success, enjoying an array of publicity and huge guest demand.

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John
Sly of the Underworld: What happened to the impeccably dressed murderer?

3AW Breakfast with Ross and John

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 6:57


Listen to John 'Sly' Silvester live at 8.20am every Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Shingleton
Pristine Landscape | Impeccably Maintained | Walk to Pool & Park (#2753711)

Simon Shingleton

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 4:34


Enjoy access to neighborhood park, pool, tennis courts & clubhouse from your cul-de-sac. From the moment you drive up, the curb appeal, mature landscape & trees are just a glimpse of the care with which this home has been maintained. A giant PERGOLA,

Boston Athenæum
Richard Bell, “Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and Their Astonishing Odyssey Home”

Boston Athenæum

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 36:06


February 6, 2020 at the Boston Athenæum. A gripping and true story about five boys who were kidnapped in the North and smuggled into slavery in the Deep South—and their daring attempt to escape and bring their captors to justice. Philadelphia, 1825: five young, free black boys fall into the clutches of the most fearsome gang of kidnappers and slavers in the United States. Lured onto a small ship with the promise of food and pay, they are instead met with blindfolds, ropes, and knives. Over four long months, their kidnappers drive them overland into the Cotton Kingdom to be sold as slaves. Determined to resist, the boys form a tight brotherhood as they struggle to free themselves and find their way home. Their ordeal—an odyssey that takes them from the Philadelphia waterfront to the marshes of Mississippi and then onward still—shines a glaring spotlight on the Reverse Underground Railroad, a black market network of human traffickers and slave traders who stole away thousands of legally free African Americans from their families in order to fuel slavery’s rapid expansion in the decades before the Civil War. Impeccably researched and breathlessly paced, STOLEN tells the story of five boys whose courage forever changed the fight against slavery in America.

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
Mike Yardley: Bites & Beats on Oahu’s North Shore

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 5:04


For the complete town and country experience on Oahu, grab a rental and make tracks for Haleiwa, the North Shore gateway. Getting there is half the fun, because you have two wildly distinct choices. I opted to meander back to Honolulu Airport, at the end of my trip, along the lush Windward Coast, through sleepy hamlets with roadside stands selling succulent mangoes, bright tropical pareu, fresh corn, and pond-raised prawns. The route offers the most arresting vistas of those emerald-hued volcanic ranges, with their strikingly corrugated folds of Jurassic Park fame. Huddled at its base is the famed movie-set location of Kualoa Ranch. But when you’re first heading to the North Shore, take the Central Oahu route via H2. The red-earthed heart of the island is a broad and fertile valley, where pineapple and sugar-canes march their way to the Waianae Mountains. An hour out of Honolulu and just past Wahiawa, the route becomes the Kamehameha Highway (H99) which is where I made my first stop. How could you possibly pass the Dole Pineapple Plantation and the delectable temptation of devouring a scoop or two of Dole Whip? This pineapple-infused soft-serve delight is just the first of many signature tastes that radiantly embodies the sensory allure of North Oahu. I dropped by early morning, sans the crowds, downing my Dole Whip while gazing at the Pineapple Express locomotive, which heartily blew its whistle to herald the start of the new day’s service. It’s just 10 minutes drive from Dole Plantation to Haleiwa, Hawaii's surf city. This quaint and rustic sugar-plantation town now enjoys historic protection. Its ensemble of faded clapboard stores, strung around a picturesque harbour, sets the stage for the surfie crowd, who flock here from all over the planet.  Haleiwa is their holy-grail, a surf mecca, groaning with raffishly charming roadside surfie stores, boutique galleries and eateries. But the most compelling mercantile landmark would have to be Surf N Sea, where its vintage architecture pays homage to its legacy. Originally, the century-old beachfront building was a train station with accommodation upstairs. The Haleiwa Hotel was Hawaii’s first destination resort, before morphing into a general store after World War II. Since 1965, it’s been home to Surf N Sea, Hawaii’s oldest surf and dive shop. Joe Green has been the ebullient owner for the past 35 years and warmly welcomed me into his part-shop, part-ocean sports shrine, brimming with over 300 surfboards and every imaginable surf brand. Feasting my eyes on all of the surf memorabilia, it’s no wonder many surfies consider this place museum-worthy. The rustic ceilings and walls hold Green's personal collection of vintage surfboards, including the Duke's final fibreglass board from 1968. Joe is also a master ukulele-maker, all handmade from 100% recycled wood, including mango, koa and opuma. Joe salvaged and reshaped ipe wood from the building’s floors, which he has repurposed into the fret board bridges adorning all of his ukuleles. Impeccably designed, they’re an incomparable buy – an authentic slice of Haleiwa to take home. Joe patiently tried to teach me how to play the ukulele – with mixed results.  More iconic North Shore tastes were calling, and just down the road from Surf N Sea is Matsumoto Shave Ice’s original store in Haleiwa. Established in 1951, the pioneers of Hawaiian snow cones were doing a roaring trade when I lined up for my rainbow-striped offering of sweet syrup infused shave ice. Then there’s Ted’s Bakery, another North Shore legend, where you’ll swoon over their insatiable chocolate haupia pie. It is chocolaty, coconutty and encrusted with macadamias. What a knock-out! And you’ll want to stake out the hole in the wall bakery in the middle of a field, just west of Haleiwa. Paalaa Kai bakery is a 40 year old institution beloved for its freshly-made snow puffies, flaky and buttery pastries, stuffed with cold, creamy custard and topped with swirls of...

Get Invested with Bushy Martin
55. Brian Cunningham's learnings from a lifetime of leadership and success

Get Invested with Bushy Martin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 73:43


Brian Cunningham has over 20 years of experience as a Chief Executive in both the private and public sectors, and is widely recognised for leading and developing successful organisations through significant change across a variety of sectors including sport, education, training and economic development. From his debut with the SANFL Port Adelaide Magpies under age football teams in the late 1960s, ‘Bucky' has played an integral role with the Port Adelaide Football Club over a period spanning 35 years. During his playing career he kicked 428 goals from a total of 256 league games for Port after debuting in 1971. He was renowned for being Impeccably fair, highly skilled and one of the most naturally two-sided players of his era. He kicked four goals and was Port's best player in the drought-breaking 1977 Grand Final win against Glenelg, and captained the Magpies to three consecutive premierships between 1979 and 1981. He also represented South Australia six times before retiring from the game after the 1983 season. With sports at the heart of Brian's ethos, he is best known for his key leadership role in the successful tender for Port Adelaide's Australian Football League Club franchise licence in 1994, leading the transition from a state based sporting club a highly successful national football league entity in the period 1996 through to 2004 – crowning his career with Port Adelaide Power's first premiership in his last year at the helm. In the corporate arena, Brian led strategic reviews and change management programs in the structural reform of two large South Australian government departments. Firstly As CEO of TAFE for four years in the mid 2000s, he led the state skills training system (of over 80,000 students) producing government funded student outcomes in 2008, ranking first in Australia in all key categories of employment success of graduates, student satisfaction and student transition to higher qualifications. He then spent three years overseeing state efforts in key economic development activities to generate increased trade, investment and jobs as Chief Executive of the Department of Trade and Economic Development. Brian then moved out of the public sector in mid-2010 and has taken up private sector Board Director roles. He has also formed his own consultancy company http://www.briancunningham.com.au/. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Science and a Diploma in Education. He has performed the role as Chairman of various national and state government committees in the spheres of training, education and also economic development. He currently sits as a Director on six diverse Boards and acts as Chairman of five of these. Not surprisingly, Brian is an accredited professional in Emotional Intelligence or EQ and Leadership. How is that for an impressive lifetime of leadership CV! So during our wide ranging discussion on success and leadership, you will learn: How teams make a difference The importance of 10,000 hours The role of motivation, where positive psychology fits in and the benefits of focussing on strength building Plus the advantages of building a good war chest, and a whole lot more Brian's book recommendation: Peak Performance: Business Lessons From The World's Top Sports Organizations by Clive Gilson, Mike Pratt, Kevin Roberts and Ed Weymes. Get Invested is the podcast dedicated to time poor professionals who want to work less and live more. Join Bushy Martin, one of Australia's top 10 property specialists, as he and his influential guests share know-how on the ways investing in property can unlock the life you always dreamed about and secure your financial future. Remember to subscribe on your favourite podcast player, and if you're enjoying the show please leave us a review. Find out more about Get Invested here https://bushymartin.com.au/get-invested-podcast/  Want to connect with Bushy? Get in touch here https://bushymartin.com.au/contact/  This show is produced by Apiro Media - http://apiropodcasts.com

Ram Dass Here And Now
Ep. 134 – Relationships and Living Impeccably

Ram Dass Here And Now

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 39:36 Very Popular


In this talk from 1981, Ram Dass explores the fierce but liberating path of relationships that bring us to a place where we can become one with another person.Find show notes and resources here: https://beherenownetwork.com/ram-dass-now-ep-134-relationships/

2 Pentecostals and a Microphone
Interview with Nathan Maki (Author of The Keeper's Crown)

2 Pentecostals and a Microphone

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2018 71:39


In episode 21, we sit down for a discussion with Nathan Maki, author of several works of historical fiction, including The War Within Series and his newest release, The Keeper's Crown. We discuss his writing process, Bible quizzing, the new book, and the orphanage that his parents operate in the Congo. Be sure to check out his new book; you won't be disappointed!You can find Bro. Maki's books here:Amazon: https://goo.gl/vvGo5YBarnes & Noble: https://goo.gl/z9KsCKAuthor's Website: www.nathandmaki.comAbout the new book:A Roman soldier in exile, a rebel Jewess, and an Apostle in chains…can faith, hope, and love unite them?Some early reviewers had this to say:“Unequivocally five stars all the way!”“Fans of Francine Rivers’ Mark of the Lion trilogy will enjoy Nathan Maki’s immersive The Keeper’s Crown.”“This novel unfolds like a movie and draws you into the sights, sounds and smells of first century Palestine leaving the reader with the ‘you were there’ experience.”“Impeccably researched, this tale is difficult to put down and is sure to be a favorite of fans of Roman era historical fiction and the story of early Christianity.”“A great read from beginning to end.”In The Keeper’s Crown, readers will see Paul’s life and ministry in an immediate and accessible way, through the eyes of the young soldier who kept him under guard in Rome. The book follows Paul from his arrest in the Temple in Jerusalem, through his trials, transportation to Rome, shipwreck on Malta, imprisonment, appearance before Nero, and his eventual martyrdom. Along the way we meet such familiar figures as the governors Felix and Festus, King Agrippa, Timothy, Onesimus, Epaphroditus, Demas, and Emperor Nero. Readers will see the gospel of repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, and the infilling of the Holy Ghost played out before them, backed by Paul’s own words from his Epistles. Paul’s courage and determination and the overarching theme of “What is Godly Success?” will challenge believers to dare greatly and obey God’s will no matter the cost. All of this presented in an engaging, action-packed book that gets the message across without being “preachy.” Order yours today!Paul turned the world upside down. Nero set it on fire.Caught between them, can Quintus and Jael survive long enough to find the Truth?From the Back Cover:~Quintus~As a boy, he dared to fight Nero. Worse, he won. Stripped of his family, the love of his life, and his self-respect, he sets out on a quest to win a victor's crown, rescue his parents, and restore his family's honor. But his path to glory in the restless province of Judaea is threatened by the corrupt governor Felix, the murderous priest Melechi, and most of all by the rabble-rousing Paul of Tarsus. When Quintus finds himself in Rome chained to Paul all hope of a crown seems lost, but Paul's example makes him question the true meaning of success. And why does Jael, the mysterious young Jewess who once saved his life, now respond with barely restrained flashes of hate? ~Jael~The Romans took her father and her brother from her. Now Jael vows to fight for her father's faith, fulfill her brother's oath, and avenge their deaths. But the further she travels with Paul and Quintus the more she feels torn. Can she follow her heart and still keep her vow? ~Paul~ He turned the world upside down. Paul never expected to end his ministry in chains, but even still, he is determined to carry the gospel to Rome and the Emperor Nero himself. But what if those who need the gospel most are those closest to him? As the Great Fire strikes Rome, fanning Nero's persecution of the Christians to a white-hot fury, murderous secrets, impossible choices, and steadfast faith will lead to tragedy and triumph.Excerpt from the BookThe prisoner looked over his bare shoulder at Quintus. “Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and uncondemned?” His voice was steady and calm, as if he were asking a newcomer to a bathhouse about the weather outside.A Roman! Quintus froze. If this man’s claim was true, by law they should not even have fettered him. They certainly could not scourge him. “Hold,” he told the inquisitor. “Don’t touch him until I return.”Quintus sprinted the stairs three at a time. He found Lysias nursing a cup of wine and staring blank-faced at the milling crowd in the Temple courts below. Lysias turned and cocked an eyebrow. “Has he broken already? I had him made of sterner stuff.” “Watch what you’re doing with this one,” Quintus said. “This man is a Roman.” The tribune set down his cup so abruptly its contents sloshed over his hand. He didn’t seem to notice. “Take me there.” When they reached the dungeon, the prisoner was still bound as Quintus had left him. His arched back and lean, outstretched arms reminded Quintus of a juniper clinging to a wind-lashed crag. If he felt discomfort from the strained position he gave no sign of it.Lysias paced around to face him. The man’s eyes were closed, and his lips moved without a sound. “Tell me,” the tribune demanded, “are you a Roman?”The bound man looked up and met the tribune’s eyes with a frank gaze. “I am.” “Hmm.” Lysias ran a knuckle back and forth across his lips as he slowly shook his head. “With a great price I obtained this citizenship.” “But I was born free.” The prisoner’s eyes gleamed an inner light. “My name is Paul.”Author Bio and Fun FactsNathan Maki lives in Prescott, Ontario, Canada with his wife Rachel and son Alexander. He has turned his degrees in Journalism and History into a writing career, and along with The Keeper’s Crown he is author of the best-selling War Within series, also set in Ancient Rome. Nathan’s passion is bringing the ancient world to life in a way that will challenge modern-day believers to fight the good fight of faith.Like most true Canadians Nathan has a fake tooth thanks to hockey (and his high-sticking brother!)In 2016 Nathan and his wife Rachel celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a trip to Rome (Which Nathan calls “My Happy Place.”)Nathan, Rachel, and their son Alexander have two pugs, Pandy and Portia, whose idea of a good life is waking up, eating, napping, eating, napping, potty, and bed. A recent addition is Oliver, the Boston Terror…er…Terrior. Nathan spent 13 years in a program called Bible Quizzing and memorized over 6000 scriptures. His team took 2nd place in North America one year.Nathan graduated  from Carleton University with highest honors in Journalism and History only to become a landscaper, author, and pastor. Go figure! :)Nathan has ridden horses in Texas and Arizona, studied fencing and saber dueling, and considers skiing, skating, and tobogganing a great way to spend his free time in the winter. (When he’s not reading or writing historical fiction.)

2 Pentecostals and a Microphone
Interview with Nathan Maki (Author of The Keeper's Crown)

2 Pentecostals and a Microphone

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2018 71:39


In episode 21, we sit down for a discussion with Nathan Maki, author of several works of historical fiction, including The War Within Series and his newest release, The Keeper's Crown. We discuss his writing process, Bible quizzing, the new book, and the orphanage that his parents operate in the Congo. Be sure to check out his new book; you won't be disappointed!You can find Bro. Maki's books here:Amazon: https://goo.gl/vvGo5YBarnes & Noble: https://goo.gl/z9KsCKAuthor's Website: www.nathandmaki.comAbout the new book:A Roman soldier in exile, a rebel Jewess, and an Apostle in chains…can faith, hope, and love unite them?Some early reviewers had this to say:“Unequivocally five stars all the way!”“Fans of Francine Rivers’ Mark of the Lion trilogy will enjoy Nathan Maki’s immersive The Keeper’s Crown.”“This novel unfolds like a movie and draws you into the sights, sounds and smells of first century Palestine leaving the reader with the ‘you were there’ experience.”“Impeccably researched, this tale is difficult to put down and is sure to be a favorite of fans of Roman era historical fiction and the story of early Christianity.”“A great read from beginning to end.”In The Keeper’s Crown, readers will see Paul’s life and ministry in an immediate and accessible way, through the eyes of the young soldier who kept him under guard in Rome. The book follows Paul from his arrest in the Temple in Jerusalem, through his trials, transportation to Rome, shipwreck on Malta, imprisonment, appearance before Nero, and his eventual martyrdom. Along the way we meet such familiar figures as the governors Felix and Festus, King Agrippa, Timothy, Onesimus, Epaphroditus, Demas, and Emperor Nero. Readers will see the gospel of repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, and the infilling of the Holy Ghost played out before them, backed by Paul’s own words from his Epistles. Paul’s courage and determination and the overarching theme of “What is Godly Success?” will challenge believers to dare greatly and obey God’s will no matter the cost. All of this presented in an engaging, action-packed book that gets the message across without being “preachy.” Order yours today!Paul turned the world upside down. Nero set it on fire.Caught between them, can Quintus and Jael survive long enough to find the Truth?From the Back Cover:~Quintus~As a boy, he dared to fight Nero. Worse, he won. Stripped of his family, the love of his life, and his self-respect, he sets out on a quest to win a victor's crown, rescue his parents, and restore his family's honor. But his path to glory in the restless province of Judaea is threatened by the corrupt governor Felix, the murderous priest Melechi, and most of all by the rabble-rousing Paul of Tarsus. When Quintus finds himself in Rome chained to Paul all hope of a crown seems lost, but Paul's example makes him question the true meaning of success. And why does Jael, the mysterious young Jewess who once saved his life, now respond with barely restrained flashes of hate? ~Jael~The Romans took her father and her brother from her. Now Jael vows to fight for her father's faith, fulfill her brother's oath, and avenge their deaths. But the further she travels with Paul and Quintus the more she feels torn. Can she follow her heart and still keep her vow? ~Paul~ He turned the world upside down. Paul never expected to end his ministry in chains, but even still, he is determined to carry the gospel to Rome and the Emperor Nero himself. But what if those who need the gospel most are those closest to him? As the Great Fire strikes Rome, fanning Nero's persecution of the Christians to a white-hot fury, murderous secrets, impossible choices, and steadfast faith will lead to tragedy and triumph.Excerpt from the BookThe prisoner looked over his bare shoulder at Quintus. “Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and uncondemned?” His voice was steady and calm, as if he were asking a newcomer to a bathhouse about the weather outside.A Roman! Quintus froze. If this man’s claim was true, by law they should not even have fettered him. They certainly could not scourge him. “Hold,” he told the inquisitor. “Don’t touch him until I return.”Quintus sprinted the stairs three at a time. He found Lysias nursing a cup of wine and staring blank-faced at the milling crowd in the Temple courts below. Lysias turned and cocked an eyebrow. “Has he broken already? I had him made of sterner stuff.” “Watch what you’re doing with this one,” Quintus said. “This man is a Roman.” The tribune set down his cup so abruptly its contents sloshed over his hand. He didn’t seem to notice. “Take me there.” When they reached the dungeon, the prisoner was still bound as Quintus had left him. His arched back and lean, outstretched arms reminded Quintus of a juniper clinging to a wind-lashed crag. If he felt discomfort from the strained position he gave no sign of it.Lysias paced around to face him. The man’s eyes were closed, and his lips moved without a sound. “Tell me,” the tribune demanded, “are you a Roman?”The bound man looked up and met the tribune’s eyes with a frank gaze. “I am.” “Hmm.” Lysias ran a knuckle back and forth across his lips as he slowly shook his head. “With a great price I obtained this citizenship.” “But I was born free.” The prisoner’s eyes gleamed an inner light. “My name is Paul.”Author Bio and Fun FactsNathan Maki lives in Prescott, Ontario, Canada with his wife Rachel and son Alexander. He has turned his degrees in Journalism and History into a writing career, and along with The Keeper’s Crown he is author of the best-selling War Within series, also set in Ancient Rome. Nathan’s passion is bringing the ancient world to life in a way that will challenge modern-day believers to fight the good fight of faith.Like most true Canadians Nathan has a fake tooth thanks to hockey (and his high-sticking brother!)In 2016 Nathan and his wife Rachel celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a trip to Rome (Which Nathan calls “My Happy Place.”)Nathan, Rachel, and their son Alexander have two pugs, Pandy and Portia, whose idea of a good life is waking up, eating, napping, eating, napping, potty, and bed. A recent addition is Oliver, the Boston Terror…er…Terrior. Nathan spent 13 years in a program called Bible Quizzing and memorized over 6000 scriptures. His team took 2nd place in North America one year.Nathan graduated  from Carleton University with highest honors in Journalism and History only to become a landscaper, author, and pastor. Go figure! :)Nathan has ridden horses in Texas and Arizona, studied fencing and saber dueling, and considers skiing, skating, and tobogganing a great way to spend his free time in the winter. (When he’s not reading or writing historical fiction.)

KUCI: Get the Funk Out
JAMIE BARTLETT, Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media, shares a rational, impeccably researched explanation of how the internet is killing democracy and what we can do about it

KUCI: Get the Funk Out

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2018


Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal is just the latest example of how digital technology is profoundly impacting all of our lives. Bestselling author Jamie Bartlett is a firsthand expert: he reported to the BBC back in August 2017 that Cambridge Analytica, the Republican party and Facebook all worked together on the Trump digital campaign in the same office in San Antonio, Texas. Now, he shares his book, THE PEOPLE VS TECH, an urgent examination of where democracy is heading in the digital age…and what we can do about it. THE PEOPLE VS TECH: How the Internet is Killing Democracy (And How We Can Save It) Jamie Bartlett Dutton | April 5, 2018 | Ebook Original |

Feel Good Effect
042: A Quick Guide for the Perfectionist: What to Do (and Not Do)

Feel Good Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 24:07


What to do (and not do) if you’re a perfectionist. We’ll dive into why you might be a perfectionist (and not even know it), plus how this mindset may be holding you back from your wellness goals, as well as what to do (and not do) about it.   Key Takeaways We all have an image in mind when we think of a perfectionist. Impeccably dressed, clean home, always arriving on time, having it all together. And while that image is certainly one way of perfectionism can show up, it’s not the only way. Perfectionism shows up in different ways for different people. So just because you don’t fit the stereotype image of the perfectionist, doesn’t mean perfectionism isn’t a mindset that’s affecting your life, or holding you back from where you want to be. In this episode we’ll dive into what to do (and not do) to beat the perfectionist mindset.   Resources A Quick Guide for the Perfectionist Episode 17: What I Wish I’d Known When Starting a Wellness Journey Episode 16: Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done with Jon Acuff   Website: realfoodwholelife.com Instagram: @realfoodwholelife   Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.  

Eat Your Words
Episode 330: Hippie Food

Eat Your Words

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2018 32:25


On this week's episode of Eat Your Words, host Cathy Erway is joined by food writer Jonathan Kauffman. In his book Hippie Food: How Back-to-the-Landers, Longhairs, and Revolutionaries Changed the Way We Eat Kauffman journeys back more than half a century—to the 1960s and 1970s—to tell the story of how a coterie of unusual men and women embraced an alternative lifestyle that would ultimately change how modern Americans eat. Impeccably researched, Hippie Food chronicles how the longhairs, revolutionaries, and back-to-the-landers rejected the square establishment of President Richard Nixon’s America and turned to a more idealistic and wholesome communal way of life and food. Eat Your Words is powered by Simplecast

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The EnneaType Three loves a party—a successful one that is. Impeccably dressed to theme and wildly entertaining, the Three at your party is sure to please. Tune in to find out more about the EnneaType Three at a dinner party and how you can best help your Three just hang out and relax in your presence. NEW: Download the Limitless Laowai Consulting App for free by searching in your app store or clicking http://subsplash.com/limitlesslaowai/app!! All Limitless audio, video, wellness and event content designed to unlock greater freedom and possibility in your life! We welcome your feedback! Email Ally at ally@limitlesslaowai.com or Pete at pete@limitlesslaowai.com A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more online at www.concordiashanghai.org.

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Between Worlds
Chetan Dube on AI, neural networks and the future of the cognitive enterprise

Between Worlds

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2016 31:58


Chetan Dube is the cool math professor you always wished you had at college. Impeccably attired and capable of switching between anecdotes about a childhood spent in New Delhi, Paris and London with deep dive explanations of probabilistic vs deterministic neural networks - he is one of the most interesting personalities in the emerging world of AI and cognitive computing. After founding his company IPsoft, he developed Amelia, a “virtual service-desk employee”, that understands the semantics of language, and can solve business process queries just like a human being. Over coffee in his office in New York, we spoke about the impact of AI on the design of companies, and in particular, the rise of the cognitive enterprise, in which software platforms will be able to understand, learn and anticipate customer needs, even before they know them.

Between Worlds
Chetan Dube on AI, neural networks and the future of the cognitive enterprise

Between Worlds

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2016 31:58


Chetan Dube is the cool math professor you always wished you had at college. Impeccably attired and capable of switching between anecdotes about a childhood spent in New Delhi, Paris and London with deep dive explanations of probabilistic vs deterministic neural networks - he is one of the most interesting personalities in the emerging world of AI and cognitive computing. After founding his company IPsoft, he developed Amelia, a “virtual service-desk employee”, that understands the semantics of language, and can solve business process queries just like a human being. Over coffee in his office in New York, we spoke about the impact of AI on the design of companies, and in particular, the rise of the cognitive enterprise, in which software platforms will be able to understand, learn and anticipate customer needs, even before they know them.