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Michigan State Federal Credit Union - or MSUFCU - is a financial institution many Michiganders are familiar with. What you may NOT be familiar with is their Desk Drawer Fund. Joining Chris to discuss the Fund, its mission, and how it benefits our communities is Chief Community Development Officer for MSUFCU & President/Executive Director of the Desk Drawer Fund, Whitney Anderson-Harrell!
The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted all walks of life - business, schooling and entertainment alike. Things seems to be opening back up and we are finally getting closer to “normal”. Joining Chris to discuss an annual event, that had to take a hiatus last year but is back on track for 2021, is the Co-founder of the Capital City Film Festival, Cameron Gnass!
Almost one year ago I hosted a show announcing a new mechanism for early state funding for Michigan Technology Start-ups called Michigan Rise. In this episode, we'll hear how this still-new pre seed funding, offered through the Michigan State University Foundation is going. Joining Chris to give us the scoop is the Executive Director of Michigan Rise, Jeff Wesley!
Community Colleges have provided educational opportunities for years, and Michigan is proud to have a robust network of these higher education campuses. Joining Chris to talk about the Lansing Community College Foundation and its important work, is Executive Direct Cathy Zell.
As many of you know, I'm a firm believer that a robust arts scene is critical for a region to be considered vibrant. Michigan has long been a hot spot for the arts, and the talent seems to be gathering momentum. Joining Chris to discuss a new faction of the arts are a pair of the Four Aces of Arts - Sarah Sanders & Autumn Hopkins, and the Owner & Director of Opportunity Arts, Mike Marriott!
As many of you know, I'm a firm believer that a robust arts scene is critical for a region to be considered vibrant. Michigan has long been a hot spot for the arts, and the talent seems to be gathering momentum. Joining Chris to discuss a new faction of the arts are a pair of the Four Aces of Arts - Sarah Sanders & Autumn Hopkins, and the Owner & Director of Opportunity Arts, Mike Marriott!
If you have children - pretty much of any age - you'll hear parents lament the chronic gaming and streaming and wish being outdoors and exercise was more of a priority. Joining Chris to discuss an exciting concept planned for our region called Strikeout Baseball is Vic Verchereau and Jeff Lazaros! Visit www.strikeoutbaseballusa.org for more information!
If you have children - pretty much of any age - you'll hear parents lament the chronic gaming and streaming and wish being outdoors and exercise was more of a priority. Joining Chris to discuss an exciting concept planned for our region called Strikeout Baseball is Vic Verchereau and Jeff Lazaros!Visit www.strikeoutbaseballusa.org for more information!
The 2002 Disney science-fiction epic Treasure Planet (Ron Clements & John Musker, 2002) is the focus of Episode 78 of the podcast, which looks at the melding together of the Disney formula with space fantasy in this swashbuckling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 adventure novel Treasure Island. Joining Chris and Alex for this bumper episode are two very special guests: Ron Clements and John Musker, who aside from writing and directorial duties on Treasure Planet are known as a filmmaking duo absolutely central to the renaissance of Disney animation in the 1980s and 1990s. They are the writers and directors of a number of Disney feature films, including The Great Mouse Detective (1986), The Little Mermaid (1989), Aladdin (1992), Hercules (1997), The Princess and the Frog (2009) and Moana (2016), as well as Treasure Planet, the Mouse House's 43rd animated feature film and one of the studio's rare turns to the codes and conventions of science-fiction storytelling. Listen as they trace the industrial origins of Treasure Planet and the film's initial pitching' to Disney chairman and chief executive Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Roy E. Disney and Thomas Schumacher; the evolution of the story from Ron and John's early treatment to the first draft of the script; the nature of adaptation and the creative affordances of an animated re-telling; the ‘cyborgian' identity of Treasure Planet in its combination of traditional technique and digital processing (including its use of the digital painting tool Deep Canvas), and where the film's ethos of 'something old, something new' sits in relation to the landscape of Hollywood animation of the 1990s; the creative contributions of animator Glen Keane to the development of John Silver; and remembering the ‘tough period' for Disney Feature Animation that surrounded Treasure Planet's 2002 release and subsequent lukewarm critical reception.
Employment has been front & center over the past few years. Pre Pandemic, unemployment was exceedingly low and employers were clamoring for talent, then the pandemic spiked unemployment numbers. Now, as things reopen, employers are trying desperately to find talent again. Joining Chris to discuss what we're seeing and to deliver tips and strategies is an owner of DS Employment Services, Daniel Shinaver!
Employment has been front & center over the past few years. Pre Pandemic, unemployment was exceedingly low and employers were clamoring for talent, then the pandemic spiked unemployment numbers. Now, as things reopen, employers are trying desperately to find talent again. Joining Chris to discuss what we're seeing and to deliver tips and strategies is an owner of DS Employment Services, Daniel Shinaver!
The first instalment of The Hunger Games (2012) franchise, directed by Gary Ross, provides the focus of Episode 77 of the podcast, which looks at the film's connections to ethics, rationality and affect, and what structures our emotional engagement with its narrative of totalitarian systems and panoptic visions. Joining Chris and Alex to examine the immersive world of Panem is Dr. Tarja Laine, Assistant Professor in Film Studies at the University of Amsterdam and author of the new monograph Emotional Ethics of The Hunger Games (2021), as well as the books Bodies in Pain: Emotion and the Cinema of Darren Aronofsky (2015), Feeling Cinema: Emotional Dynamics in Film Studies (2011) and Shame and Desire: Emotion, Intersubjectivity, Cinema (2007). Listen as they discuss the politics of spectacle, and what it means for Young Adult Fiction to ‘do' philosophical and ethical enquiry; narrative focalisation and the difference between subjectivity (style), allegiance (narrative) and alignment (ethics); how The Hunger Games invites an ethical engagement through fear, shame and hope; the economy of worldbuilding, structures of myth and how this relates to the fluctuations of character knowledge; how notions of ‘looking' ultimately prevent access into interiority; and what the mediatised nature of The Hunger Games has to say the contemporary era of social media, where individuals must forge their being and identity in a world in which they are constantly seen and scrutinised.
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly disrupted virtually every facet of our lives. Culture and education venues shared in the disruption. Joining Chris to discuss how recent events have affected Impression 5 Science Center is the Executive Director Erik Larson!
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly disrupted virtually every facet of our lives. Culture and education venues shared in the disruption. Joining Chris to discuss how recent events have affected Impression 5 Science Center is the Executive Director Erik Larson!
One element of a community's vibrancy is public art, and arguably the most prominent public art are the large murals you see in cities and small towns alike. But those mural's don't just appear - there's a strategy and process to locate space, commission them & maintain them. Joining Chris to discuss how the mural scene works here locally is Downtown Lansing Inc.'s Marketing and Design Specialist, Siso Dhladhla!
One element of a community's vibrancy is public art, and arguably the most prominent public art are the large murals you see in cities and small towns alike. But those mural's don't just appear - there's a strategy and process to locate space, commission them & maintain them. Joining Chris to discuss how the mural scene works here locally is Downtown Lansing Inc.'s Marketing and Design Specialist, Siso Dhladhla!
One element of a community's vibrancy is public art, and arguably the most prominent public art are the large murals you see in cities and small towns alike. But those mural’s don’t just appear - there’s a strategy and process to locate space, commission them & maintain them. Joining Chris to discuss how the mural scene works here locally is Downtown Lansing Inc.’s Marketing and Design Specialist, Siso Dhladhla!
Manufacturing has a long history in Michigan, and here in Lansing as well. The Capital Area Manufacturing Council supports this massive employment base, and they've recently hired a new Executive Director. Joining Chris to discuss her new role and the mission of the Council is Cindy Kangas!
Manufacturing has a long history in Michigan, and here in Lansing as well. The Capital Area Manufacturing Council supports this massive employment base, and they’ve recently hired a new Executive Director. Joining Chris to discuss her new role and the mission of the Council is Cindy Kangas!
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state's spearhead when it comes to driving talent and prosperity in Michigan. Joining Chris to discuss a series of new initiatives approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund is the Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Josh Hundt!
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state’s spearhead when it comes to driving talent and prosperity in Michigan. Joining Chris to discuss a series of new initiatives approved by the Michigan Strategic Fund is the Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Josh Hundt!
The Tri County Regional Planning Commission is a critical and hard working advocate for mid-Michigan vibrancy. And they recently published their Annual Report during what we hope are the late stages of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Joining Chris to talk about the report is the Deputy Director of the Tri County Regional Planning Commission, Nicole Baumer.
The Tri County Regional Planning Commission is a critical and hard working advocate for mid-Michigan vibrancy. And they recently published their Annual Report during what we hope are the late stages of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Joining Chris to talk about the report is the Deputy Director of the Tri County Regional Planning Commission, Nicole Baumer.
Most Michiganders are loyal to their beloved Detroit Tigers, but if you roam around the state you can find serious baseball in most cities. Joining Chris to discuss some significant off-season changes to our local Lansing Lugnuts franchise is the General Manager, Mr. Tyler Parsons
Most Michiganders are loyal to their beloved Detroit Tigers, but if you roam around the state you can find serious baseball in most cities. Joining Chris to discuss some significant off-season changes to our local Lansing Lugnuts franchise is the General Manager, Mr. Tyler Parsons
A while back I hosted an interview about Opportunity Arts - a new affiliation for local artists to take advantage of. Joining Chris to discuss how things have ramped up locally is the Owner & Director of Opportunity Arts, Mike Marriott.
A while back I hosted an interview about Opportunity Arts - a new affiliation for local artists to take advantage of. Joining Chris to discuss how things have ramped up locally is the Owner & Director of Opportunity Arts, Mike Marriott.
It's difficult to go a week these days without hearing about a new small business victim of cyber crime. And I'm told that many don't go reported. Joining Chris to discuss how outsourced IT firms are helping protect businesses large & small from the hackers and ransomware criminals is Chief Information Security Officer for Dewpoint, Don Cornish.
It’s difficult to go a week these days without hearing about a new small business victim of cyber crime. And I’m told that many don’t go reported. Joining Chris to discuss how outsourced IT firms are helping protect businesses large & small from the hackers and ransomware criminals is Chief Information Security Officer for Dewpoint, Don Cornish.
Climate change has been studied and discussed for decades now, and the politics behind the threat and the urgency to make fundamental changes continues to shift. Joining Chris to share his thoughts on what can be done here in Michigan is the Senior Environmental Scientist from Barr Engineering, Jason Linkimer.
Climate change has been studied and discussed for decades now, and the politics behind the threat and the urgency to make fundamental changes continues to shift. Joining Chris to share his thoughts on what can be done here in Michigan is the Senior Environmental Scientist from Barr Engineering, Jason Linkimer.
February is Black History month as most of you know, and this year has been arguably the most strained since perhaps the 1960’s. One local artist has been processing this stressful time with an amazing new series of works titled "Black is King." Joining Chris to discuss her works is internationally known artist, Mila Lynn.
February is Black History month as most of you know, and this year has been arguably the most strained since perhaps the 1960's. One local artist has been processing this stressful time with an amazing new series of works titled "Black is King." Joining Chris to discuss her works is internationally known artist, Mila Lynn.
The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation of Michigan State University has been highlighted on this show a number of times, and today we’re here to discuss a new partnership with a well known group of people. Joining Chris to discuss a bold new endeavor are Student Success & Advising Manager, Desiree Melfi Bozzo, and Managing Director of Academic Programs, Ken Szymusiak!
Joining Chris for this week’s podcast are old pals and seasoned professionals Leighton Greer and Paul Ghezzo. Having met Chris at VFX studio Sway, Leighton and Paul have worked for Rhythm and Hues, Zoic and Scanline. Today, they’ve been reunited at Technicolor, which produces visual effects alongside traditional post-production fixes for shows including Star Trek: Picard, Westworld, Snowfall and Bridgerton. Leighton, Paul and Chris reminisce about work they’ve done in the past, including Scion ads for demanding directors and the physics of power sliding minivans. More importantly, the trio shares the important lessons they’ve learned from one another. Leighton and Paul also discuss some of their upcoming projects, including Firefly Lane, Reservation Dogs and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, as well as Technicolor’s acquisition by the increasingly large Streamland Media.
There is a lot said about the power of small business when it comes to vibrant and healthy communities. There is an equal amount of press about how small businesses are faring during the pandemic. Joining Chris to share her story of impressive growth is CEO and Founder of Peak Performance Physical Therapy, Jill Marlan!
Episode 10: Joining Chris and Jerry in the virtual studio is the one and only Michael Pollock! Co-author of the most recend edition of “Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds,” Executive Director of Interaction Internaitonal, and an all around amazing guy, Michael purveys wisdom and heart, and we’re fortunate to capture … Continue reading Ikea, diseases as a teaching aid, and amazing TCK insights from the expert: Michael Pollock!
In January 2019 I hosted an interview with the Gillespie Group regarding the launch of a new development project called BLOCK600. Joining Chris to follow up on the status of this transformational project in downtown Lansing is the President of the Gillespie Group, Pat Gillespie!
Haley is a senior at West Virginia University majoring in sports journalism and minoring in foreign culture. Haley works for wvu broadcasting sports at the college radio station, she also had the opportunity to work for cbs sports. Haley is from Philadelphia, which means I am a huge Flyers fan and has been broadcasting sports since 2017 and began podcasting last March. Claude Julien and Kirk Muller out at Montreal Artemi Panarin takes leave of absence Henrik Lundqvist first time back on ice following open heart surgery Josh and Chris talk briefly about their games of the week from previous episode. Chris/Josh/Haley then pick 2 games each Sunday 28th Feb – Saturday 6th March ) Chris: games at UK friendly times on freesports 28th Feb 8:00pm – Columbus @ Nashville 6th March 7:00pm – Florida@ Nashville 7th March 7:30pm – Tampa @ Chicago Check out our latest episodes, listen where ever you listen to podcasts and check out our website where you can also listen to the podcast. Please once you have listened give us a rating and a review we love hearing feedback so we can improve each and every week. Check out Haleys hot take https://open.spotify.com/show/6IWX8z4pl8WWZ5fWg1df2r?si=RMBfcJHSR5KJUJPQzoqoIw
In September 2018, Chris interviewed a new start up company aiming to help families with autistic members navigate new surroundings. 2.5 years later, this company has flourished, stayed true to its mission and expanded its offerings. Joining Chris to update us on the trajectory of Able Eyes is Co-founder and CEO, Meegan Winters.
There is an amazing opportunity for a small business or start-up being launched in the Lansing Region that needs to be shared. Joining Chris to discuss the Lansing Built-To-Last competition is the Vice President from Dewpoint, Michelle Massey!
The Coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has wreaked havoc on virtually all aspects of life, especially the momentum of Michigan’s vibrancy and business attraction initiatives. Joining Chris to shed some light on where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re headed from a real estate perspective are two senior associates from Martin Commercial Properties, Tom Jamieson and Chris Miller
The Coronavirus pandemic has challenged the way pretty much everyone does business, but imagine being involved with movie theaters during a long stretch of shut downs. Joining Chris to discuss how one brand is responding is the Executive Vice President for NCG Cinemas, Ryan Jankovic!
These have been some very hectic and stressful times. One part of the average person’s lives that maybe hasn’t taken high priority during the Coronavirus pandemic are investments & financial planning. Joining Chris from TriStar Trust Bank are two Senior Vice Presidents - the Lansing Market Director, Ben Bakken and Chief Financial Officer Pavel Konecny.
There has been a lot of discussion about the loss of vibrancy and economic development momentum due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In Lansing, however, there is a sizable development project coming out of the ground called Red Cedar. Joining Chris to give us an update and some background of this massive development is the Executive Project Manager of Ferguson Development, Christopher Stralkowski.
Joining Chris in the “Indy Lounge” is the amazing Devantes! They talk all things wrestling, including his time the revolutionary, “Camp Leapfrog.” But like all of our interviews there is so much more to talk about than wrestling. The conversation heats up when the guys get into music and football. Check it out! Hosted by […] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ddt-archives/support
Joining Chris & Anna to talk about the Seattle Kraken is John Barr, host of the Sound of Hockey podcast (formally known as NHL To Seattle). The group discusses how a podcast dedicated to an NHL franchise in Seattle comes to be well before an NHL franchise even existed, and how John has been involved in the Kraken journey from the beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we have hit a special milestone for the podcast. Welcome everyone to episode 400!! It's been a fun ride and one that Chris will continue to ride until he gets sick Sandlot style. Joining Chris for this episode is Hawesome returning guest, the one and only Marc Hawes!
If you’re a big Japan-fan, you’ll love this podcast. Joining Chris is Shuzo Shiota, CEO of Polygon Pictures, the long-lived and prolific Tokyo-based digital animation studio behind movies and TV series including Godzilla, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Transformers: Prime and Big Hero 6: The Series. Shuzo and Chris discuss the impact of Japanese art on the west, from its breakthrough at a Parisian exposition in the 1800s, to movies such as Akira, Manga graphic novels and now Netflix’s vast array of anime titles. Shuzo also talks about Polygon Pictures’ origins, why it can be hard to create authentic anime in 3D, and the future of cinema, gaming and subscription-based services.
Joining Chris this week is Wrestling with Pop Culture’s Jonathan Williams! Chris and Jonathan met while working and after chatting, found out that Jonathan hadn’t seen the 2000 J. Lo/Vince Vaughn sci-fi horror. The two talk about the strange connection to the date and when Chris texted Jonathan about the movie. Gather around while we discuss the making of the movie, where the visionary filmmaker came from and the possibility of a faithful sequel to this dark and beautiful film!