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Best podcasts about jonathan hirsch

Latest podcast episodes about jonathan hirsch

KQED’s Forum
Forum From the Archives: Jonathan Hirsch on Losing His Father to 'A Cult and Dementia'

KQED’s Forum

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 57:50


In his popular podcast “Dear Franklin Jones,” radio producer Jonathan Hirsch  tried to make sense of a childhood dominated by his parents' spiritual guru.  In a new memoir he more deeply explores his relationship with his father and the complexity  of providing care for a parent who didn't take care of him.  We talk to him about his audio memoir, “The Mind is Burning: Losing My Father to a Cult and Dementia.” Guests: Jonathan Hirsch, podcast producer; author of the audiobook memoir, "The Mind Is Burning: Losing my Father to a Cult and Dementia" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KQED’s Forum
Jonathan Hirsch on Losing His Father to ‘A Cult and Dementia'

KQED’s Forum

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 57:47


In his popular podcast “Dear Franklin Jones,” radio producer Jonathan Hirsch tried to make sense of a Northern California childhood dominated by his parents' spiritual guru. In a new memoir he more deeply explores his relationship with his father and the complexity of providing care for a parent who didn't take care of him. We talk to him about his audio memoir, “The Mind is Burning: Losing My Father to a Cult and Dementia” Guests: Jonathan Hirsch, author of the audiobook memoir, "The Mind Is Burning: Losing my Father to a Cult and Dementia"; podcast producer, "Dear Franklin Jones"; founder, Neon Hum Media, a partner company with Sony Music Entertainment; creator, original series "Smoke Screen" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
When You Lose Your Father To A Cult And Dementia Jonathan Hirsch's The Mind Is Burning

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 22:31


THE MIND IS BURNING is the continued story of the Hirsch family whom we first met in the beloved cult podcast, Dear Franklin Jones. Stranger than fiction, this audiobook memoir follows Jonathan Hirsch's childhood in a cult in Northern California, experience caring for his father battling dementia, and the complicated journey of losing a loved one who mistreated you.On April 9th, 2019, Jonathan got the dreaded call: his father Thomas had been rushed to the ER. He'd known for a while that Thomas's health was in decline, but at this pivotal moment, he had no choice but to step into the role of caretaker—a role Thomas himself was never able to grasp.Thomas was a Hungarian refugee turned spiritual seeker, and Jonathan was along for the ride as his parents chased the high of enlightenment. Thomas's quest eventually led the family to Franklin Jones: known as either a charismatic, eccentric guru or a cult leader and sexual predator, depending on whether you were inside or outside his orbit. Although Jonathan left home the day he turned eighteen, almost twenty years later, he was pulled back into the chaotic fold when Thomas was diagnosed with dementia. This poetic yet propulsive audiobook memoir was created for the listening experience given Hirsch's expertise as an expert aural storytelling, and poses the question: What do we owe each other as family? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Book of Basketball 2.0
Episode 8: The End | Sonic Boom

Book of Basketball 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 53:46


The Sonics pack their bags, and Seattle spends more than a decade wondering: Where do we go from here? Host: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Book of Basketball 2.0
Episode 7: The Last Season | Sonic Boom

Book of Basketball 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 39:54


Waiting, hoping, fighting: Seattle takes its final stand. Host: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Book of Basketball 2.0
Episode 6: Ed Evans | Sonic Boom

Book of Basketball 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 50:15


For the first time, the man who brokered the deal between Howard Schultz and owners from Oklahoma City tells his story. Host: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Book of Basketball 2.0
Episode 5: The Sale | Sonic Boom

Book of Basketball 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 38:30


Schultz and Bennett strike a deal, and Seattle wonders if all is lost. Host: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Book of Basketball 2.0
Episode 4: Oklahoma City | Sonic Boom

Book of Basketball 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 33:25


Oklahoma City prepares for a major league opportunity. But will the NBA bite? Host: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Book of Basketball 2.0
Episode 3: Olympia | Sonic Boom

Book of Basketball 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 41:09


Seattle vs. Schultz. Who really owns our teams? Host: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Book of Basketball 2.0
Episode 2: Howard Schultz | Sonic Boom

Book of Basketball 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 36:01


Who is Howard Schultz? Getting to know the man who bought the Sonics and sold them away. Host: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Book of Basketball 2.0
Episode 1: The '90s

Book of Basketball 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 40:39


In our pilot episode, we dive into the relationship between Seattle and the Sonics, telling the story of the franchise's iconic teams of the '90s. And we see how decisions made in that decade ultimately laid the groundwork for the team's move, more than a decade later. Host: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Book of Basketball 2.0
Introducing ‘Sonic Boom: How Seattle Lost Its Team'

Book of Basketball 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 2:37


Did Seattle ever have a chance? Who are the villains in this story? Hear from the NBA legends, politicians, diehard fans, business executives, and more as The RInger's Jordan RItter Conn unearths never before heard truths about the NBA's greatest heist. Dive into the chronicle of a perfect storm of events: how Seattle went from an iconic NBA city to a basketball orphan. Host: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Noah Malale, Isaac Lee, Kara Kornhaber, Karan Nevatia, Catherine St. Louis, Jonathan Hirsch and Vikram Patel Sound Design: Scott Somerville and Vikram Patel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Magic Inclined
Unraveling Truth: Jonathan Hirsch on Storytelling, Cults, and Identity

Magic Inclined

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 86:39


What defines a cult? How do we make sense of the past, and what happens when the stories we inherit no longer serve us? In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Hirsch—journalist, audio documentarian, and VP of Podcasts at Sony Studios—to explore his journey from growing up in a cult-like spiritual community to becoming one of the most compelling voices in audio storytelling. We discuss the psychology of cults, the resurgence of new-age movements, and his deeply personal memoir Mind Is Burning, which delves into family, faith, and the complexities of caring for an estranged parent. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on identity, belief, and the stories that shape us. To connect with Jonathan, please visit: https://www.neonhum.com/ ▶▶▶ Please rate, commnet, and share this episode to share the magic, and join the Magic Inclined community to connect with magical peeps from all aroud the world: https://magicinclined.mn.co All music provided by www.lukesweeney.com Luke's spodify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HUCUssIZ14hidQEb4IpwZ

A Little Bit Culty
For the record: Jonathan Hirsch on Cult Story Telling (Part 2)

A Little Bit Culty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 43:55


This show/episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/CULTY to get started today. This is the second part of a 2 part interview with Jonathan Hirsch. Listen to Part 1 Here. Jonathan Hirsch is an award-winning podcaster and journalist who grew up in the Adidam hippie cult. His podcast, “Dear Franklin Jones”, is about that experience. Today, he's here to discuss the less famous—but equally culty—Jones and what it's like for children who grow up with religious abuse.  And for more of Jonathan's work, Be sure to check out his latest podcast, “Scary Terri”, which unravels the chilling story of Terri Lee Hoffman—a spiritual leader in Dallas whose followers faced a series of mysterious deaths. Listen now: The Binge on Apple Podcasts.  Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and may be disturbing to some listeners. Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl, Amanda Zaremba and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

A Little Bit Culty
Growing Up Culty: Jonathan Hirsch on a Lifetime of Cults (Part 1)

A Little Bit Culty

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 57:47


Jonathan Hirsch is an award-winning podcaster and journalist who grew up in the Adidam hippie cult. His podcast, “Dear Franklin Jones”, is about that experience. Today, he's here to discuss the less famous, but equally culty, Jones and what it's like for children who grow up with religious abuse.  And for more of Jonathan's work, Be sure to check out his latest podcast, “Scary Terri”, which unravels the chilling story of Terri Lee Hoffman—a spiritual leader in Dallas whose followers faced a series of mysterious deaths. Listen now: The Binge on Apple Podcasts.  Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and may be disturbing to some listeners.   Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl, Amanda Zaremba and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin

Bad Blood: The Final Chapter
"the most sophisticated sociopath I've ever observed' - Inside the Twisted World of Scary Terri

Bad Blood: The Final Chapter

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:55


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BROKEN: Jeffrey Epstein
"the most sophisticated sociopath I've ever observed' - Inside the Twisted World of Scary Terri

BROKEN: Jeffrey Epstein

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:44


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morally Indefensible
Dark Secrets and Deadly Deceptions: Inside the Twisted World of Scary Terri Hoffman

Morally Indefensible

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:44


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TAGGED
The Chilling True Story of Terri Hoffman - Mysterious Deaths and Dark Deceptions

TAGGED

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:44


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BioHacked: Family Secrets
"the most sophisticated sociopath I've ever observed' - Inside the Twisted World of Scary Terri

BioHacked: Family Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:44


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest
Scary Terri: Inside the Mysterious 'Circle of Death' Surrounding a Twisted Guru

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 9:11


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Who Was Terri Hoffman? Unravel the Deadly Secrets of the Twisted Guru

Witnessed: Devil in the Ditch

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:44


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fringe Network: Alien State
Who Was Terri Hoffman? Unravel the Deadly Secrets of the Twisted Guru

Fringe Network: Alien State

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 4:34


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke Screen: Betrayal on the Bayou
Scary Terri: Inside the Twisted, Mysterious World of a Deadly Guru

Smoke Screen: Betrayal on the Bayou

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:58


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cover Up: Body Brokers
Who Was Terri Hoffman? Unravel the Deadly Secrets of the Twisted Guru

Cover Up: Body Brokers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:44


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Witnessed: Borderlands
"the most sophisticated sociopath I've ever observed' - Inside the Twisted World of Scary Terri

Witnessed: Borderlands

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:44


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke Screen: Deadly Cure
Scary Terri: Inside the Mysterious 'Circle of Death' Surrounding a Twisted Guru

Smoke Screen: Deadly Cure

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:58


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke Screen: I Am Rama
Who Was Terri Hoffman? Unravel the Deadly Secrets of the Twisted Guru

Smoke Screen: I Am Rama

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:58


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Witnessed: Mystic Mother
Scary Terri: Inside the Twisted, Mysterious World of a Deadly Guru

Witnessed: Mystic Mother

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:44


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Witnessed: Fade to Black
Scary Terri: Inside the Mysterious 'Circle of Death' Surrounding a Twisted Guru

Witnessed: Fade to Black

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 8:44


Between 1977 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a spiritual leader named Terri Hoffman. Join investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch as he unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman on Scary Terri - A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Search for Scary Terri wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest
Introducing: Scary Terri

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 2:12


Coming soon to The Binge,  it's Scary Terri. A tragic double suicide. A teenager suspiciously drowned. A mother and her childhood nanny drove off a cliff. Between 1979 and 1989, a dozen people died under mysterious circumstances, with one thing in common: a connection to a spiritual leader in Dallas, Texas named Terri Hoffman. In Scary Terri, investigative reporter Jonathan Hirsch unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and dubious deeds that surround Hoffman. A dark Texas Gothic about the Charlie Manson you've never heard of. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes, all at once, all ad-free as soon as they drop on December 1st.  Visit The Binge channel on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe' or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geschichten aus dem Altbau
#117 - Ungesunder Menschenverstand und Gebraucht - wie neu

Geschichten aus dem Altbau

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 78:30


In der ersten Geschichte geht es um einen Mann, der während seiner Kindheit eine sehr spezielle Eigenart entwickelt. Denn im Vergleich zu allen Menschen um ihn herum, fühlt er als kerngesunder Mensch unvollständig. Nur eine körperliche Behinderung scheint ihn komplett zu machen. Und dabei ist es ihm auch völlig egal, um welche Behinderung es geht. In der zweiten Geschichte geht es um einen Gerichtsmediziner der noch zu später Stunde Überstunden schiebt. Eigentlich ist das zu einem gewissen Grad auch reine Routine und selbst die Leiche eines gerade Mal 19-Jährigen ist nichts Ungewöhnliches. Doch auch wenn 19 Jahre für ein Menschenleben nicht gerade viel ist, hinterlassen 19 Jahre natürlich im und auf dem Körper eines Menschen ihre ganz natürlichen Spuren. Doch ist von diesen Spuren bei der Leiche von Jonathan Hirsch, nichts zu sehen.

The Shadow Girls
E|80 A Conversation with Jonathan Hirsch

The Shadow Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 63:08


Trailblazing podcaster Jonathan Hirsch sits down for a conversation with Carolyn and Branden to discuss the shows that made him, the risks he had to take to tell his own story and where he thinks the future of podcasting is headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Shadow Girls
E|80 A Conversation with Jonathan Hirsch (Bonus Content)

The Shadow Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 33:07


Carolyn and Branden discuss the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winning The Game Of Life
Jungle Got SCAMMED! If Only He Knew THESE Tips to stop it!

Winning The Game Of Life

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 91:38


Just because Jonathan Hirsch isn't a familiar face around the pro Poker circuit doesn't mean he is some amateur at the felt. There's a reason all the faces you do see know the name of Jonathan Hirsch, and that is simply because he loves the game and he plays it well. Hirsch also is no slouch in the arena of cyber-security and knows all that you need to know to protect all of your digital assets.Here is what you can expect to hear on this week's show: 0:00 Introduction1:49 A Stolen Identity and a Rescue3:24 Sim-Jacked 7:09 Fake Taiwanese Girls - The Long Game Scam8:54 We've All Been Scammed12:57 Be Wary of Your Updates18:13 Life or Death Crypto Scams20:44 Why You Should Avoid Crypto Wallets23:37 Scamming with AI26:33 Recovering Lost Bit Coins32:52 The Importance of Email Security34:36 Password Security43:50 Banks - A Whole Other Level of Scam48:12 Third Part Custodial Services - No Point1:04:50 A Lair of Evil - North Korea's Hacker Communities1:15:43 The US Dollar as a ScamFollow "Jungleman" Dan Cates:Instagram:@thedancatesX (Formerly Twitter): @junglemandanJoin Poker Academy today using this link: https://www.preflop.academy/?via=danPoker strategy tipsPoker tournament highlightsPoker player profilesPoker player rankingsPoker coachingPoker mental game

Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen
Hiding in Plain Sight - An Infamous Fugitive & His Decades of Secrets, Revealed

Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 8:12


Meet Ashley Randele.  Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the   world. A great dad, a great golfer and the love of her Mum's life.  Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed.  Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her fathers secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episodes ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Firebug
My Fugitive Dad - Exposing Decades of Secrets Of a Wanted Criminal

Firebug

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 8:07


Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed. Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her father's secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episode's ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morally Indefensible
My Fugitive Dad - A Double Life and Decades of Secrets, Revealed

Morally Indefensible

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 2:19


Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed. Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her father's secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episode's ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Evaporated: Gone with the Gods
Hiding in Plain Sight - An Infamous Fugitive & His Decades of Secrets, Revealed

The Evaporated: Gone with the Gods

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 2:19


Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed. Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her father's secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episode's ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crooked City: Youngstown, OH
Hiding in Plain Sight - An Infamous Fugitive & His Decades of Secrets, Revealed

Crooked City: Youngstown, OH

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 2:19


Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed. Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her father's secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episode's ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BioHacked: Family Secrets
My Fugitive Dad - A Double Life and Decades of Secrets, Revealed

BioHacked: Family Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 2:19


Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed. Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her father's secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episode's ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest
My Fugitive Dad - Smoke Screen Returns

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 8:08


Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed. Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her father's secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episode's ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chameleon: High Rollers
Hiding in Plain Sight - An Infamous Fugitive & His Decades of Secrets, Revealed

Chameleon: High Rollers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 8:12


Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed. Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her father's secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episode's ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Witnessed: Borderlands
"I Don't Want You Telling Anybody" - The Secret Life of My Fugitive Dad

Witnessed: Borderlands

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 2:19


Meet Ashley Randele.   Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world.  A great dad, a great golfer and the love of her Mum's life.  Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered.  Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed.  Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her fathers secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive   Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episodes ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple  Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fringe Network: Alien State
"I Don't Want You Telling Anybody" - The Secret Life of My Fugitive Dad

Fringe Network: Alien State

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 2:19


Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed. Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her father's secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episode's ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke Screen: Deadly Cure
My Fugitive Dad - Smoke Screen Returns

Smoke Screen: Deadly Cure

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 8:08


Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed. Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her father's secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episode's ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke Screen: I Am Rama
My Fugitive Dad - Smoke Screen Returns

Smoke Screen: I Am Rama

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 8:08


Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley's Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley's dad wasn't Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authorities for over half a century. The mystery of Ted Conrad haunted law enforcement for decades, and now, for the first time, the secrets of his story are finally being revealed. Join host Jonathan Hirsch as he teams up with Ashley herself to unravel the truth behind her father's secretive past on Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad right now, completely ad-free. Catch new episodes of Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad every week wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe to The Binge and unlock all episode's ad-free today. Just click ‘Subscribe' on the top of the Smoke Screen show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest
Introducing: My Fugitive Dad

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 2:19


Ashley's Dad was her favorite person in the world. He drove fast cars and sold them for a living. He was a scratch golfer and the love of her Mum's life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38, she found out he wasn't who he said he was. Inspired by his favorite movie the Thomas Crown Affair, he had pulled off a robbery in Cleveland then disappeared. It turns out he evaded the authorities for half a century, living in their sleepy Massachusetts town. His secret upended his family's life, but another family's too. Because from the moment this 20-year-old vault teller escaped with $215,000 in 1969, Deputy U.S. Marshal John Elliott made it his life's mission to bring him to justice. After he retired, his son even took up his mantle. For this six episode podcast, host Jonathan Hirsch teams up with Ashley Randele to unravel the mystery of how her Dad got away with it, and ultimately, why he left behind everyone and everything to start over. Subscribe now to unlock all shows on The Binge and you'll be the first to access Smoke Screen: My Fugitive Dad as soon as it drops on December 1st. A Neon Hum Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke Screen: I Am Rama
Introducing Smoke Screen I Am Rama

Smoke Screen: I Am Rama

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 3:38


Rama was a spiritual teacher in the 80s and 90s who inspired many of his students while helming what many of his detractors would describe as a cult. He defied society's archetypal vision of a New Age leader, eschewing minimalism for wealth and celebrity. He was also a man ahead of his time, encouraging his students to develop careers in computer science before that was mainstream. For some, following Rama's lead worked out spiritually, and financially too. But for others, Rama's actions contradicted his cool persona; some eventually came forward with accusations of abuse, others vanished, whistleblowers went to the media, and the group began to shrink and splinter. In this 10-part investigative series, Jonathan Hirsch explores the life, death and impact of Rama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest
Introducing The Sellout and Smoke Screen Plus

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 1:40


Jonathan Hirsch, Neon Hum CEO and host of I Am Rama, introduces this season of Smoke Screen (it's called The Sellout!) and our new paid subscription service, Smoke Screen Plus. If you buy a paid subscription on Apple Podcasts, you'll get three episodes of bonus content throughout the season. You'll also get each episode without ads, and 24 hours early. And, if you don't subscribe… that's fine! You'll still get access to all the episodes, free. The first two episodes of The Sellout drop on October 26th. It's the story of a politician dogged by allegations of corruption, harassment and pathological pettiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen
Learn More About: “Smoke Screen: I Am Rama

Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 5:13


Hosted by award-winning journalist Jonathan Hirsch, I Am Rama tells the  story of Rama, a teacher whose brand of spirituality leaned hard into  the burgeoning tech industry. This new season in an unflinching  investigation that's reflective  and personal into the rise and fall of this spiritual leader of the 80s  and 90s who blended meditation with computer programming.  By following  his advice, some students found wild success in computer programming.  Others lied their way into jobs and were shunned  from the industry.  You'll hear personal stories from the people who  studied with Rama, a mix of students who loved and loathed Rama and much  more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk Law Radio Podcast
Gun Law w/ Jonathan Hirsch & Alex Vollmer

Talk Law Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 51:59


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The Doodler
Introducing: I Am Rama

The Doodler

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 5:20


Rama was a spiritual teacher in the 80s and 90s who inspired many of his students while helming what many of his detractors would describe as a cult. He defied society's archetypal vision of a New Age leader, eschewing minimalism for wealth and celebrity. He was also a man ahead of his time, encouraging his students to develop careers in computer science before that was mainstream. For some, following Rama's lead worked out spiritually, and financially too. But for others, Rama's actions contradicted his cool persona; some eventually came forward with accusations of abuse, others vanished, whistleblowers went to the media, and the group began to shrink and splinter. In this 10-part investigative series, Jonathan Hirsch explores the life, death and impact of Rama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IndoctriNation
Crazy Wise Guys w/Jonathan Hirsch

IndoctriNation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 61:03


As an independent producer, reporter, and sound designer, Jonathan Hirsch has produced hundreds of long-form audio works for NPR, Vox, NBC, Fusion Media Group, and many others. He is a recipient of the Green Eyeshade, Edward R. Murrow, and DuPont Awards. His 7-part documentary podcast series Dear Franklin Jones debuted #1 on the iTunes podcast charts. In April of 2018, Jonathan launched Neon Hum Media, an LA-based podcast production company, specializing in narrative-driven, high production value, “audio first” documentaries, talk shows, and partner content. Jonathan talks about the insights he gained from researching the spiritual teacher Dr. Fredrick Lenz III for his new audio documentary podcast series I Am Rama. Jonathan shares with Rachel the story behind his fascination with Lenz, also known as Rama, which begins with his parents meeting at a spiritual convention organized by Rama. By the time Jonathan was born, his parents had changed paths and became devotees of another controversial spiritual leader, Adi Da, joining his new religious group Adidam which Jonathan was born into and raised in. Before You Go: Rachel explains why victims of cults or high control relationships often go from one bad situation to the next and what measures you can take to stop the cycle of abuse and protect yourself from manipulation. Listen to Jonathan's podcast Smoke Screen: I Am Rama here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smoke-screen-i-am-rama/id1525807626 Thanks to our newest Patron Sarah Mayberry!! You can always help support us for free by leaving a review on Apple/ iTunes, it really helps the visibility of the show! To help support the show monthly and sign up for cool Indoctrination stickers and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Want to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link! www.paypal.me/indoctriNATION

Killer Instinct
Introducing - Smoke Screen: I Am Rama

Killer Instinct

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 5:20


Saannah brings you the exciting new season of "Smoke Screen" from Neon Hum Media. In season 2, "I Am Rama" host and award-winning journalist Jonathan Hirsch uncovers the story of Dr. Frederick Lenz III AKA Rama, through the eyes of his students, some who loved Rama, and others who denounce him to this day. You'll hear personal stories from the people who studied with Rama, a mix of students who loved and loathed Rama and much more. Subscribe to Smoke Screen here and check out Season 1, "Fake Priest", or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guru: The Dark Side of Enlightenment
Introducing: Smoke Screen - I am Rama

Guru: The Dark Side of Enlightenment

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 5:03


Hosted by award-winning journalist Jonathan Hirsch, I Am Rama tells the story of Rama, a teacher whose brand of spirituality leaned hard into the burgeoning tech industry. This new season in an unflinching investigation that's reflective and personal into the rise and fall of this spiritual leader of the 80s and 90s who blended meditation with computer programming. By following his advice, some students found wild success in computer programming. Others lied their way into jobs and were shunned from the industry. You'll hear personal stories from the people who studied with Rama, a mix of students who loved and loathed Rama and much more.

Let's Talk About Sects
Introducing Smoke Screen: I Am Rama

Let's Talk About Sects

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 5:24


Rama was a spiritual teacher in the 80s and 90s who inspired many of his students while helming what many of his detractors would describe as a cult. He defied society's archetypal vision of a New Age leader, eschewing minimalism for wealth and celebrity. He was also a man ahead of his time, encouraging his students to develop careers in computer science before that was mainstream.For some, following Rama's lead worked out spiritually, and financially too. But for others, Rama's actions contradicted his cool persona; some eventually came forward with accusations of abuse, others vanished, whistleblowers went to the media, and the group began to shrink and splinter.In this 10-part investigative series, Jonathan Hirsch explores the life, death and impact of Rama. "I Am Rama" drops June 22. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

shunned
Introducing: I Am Rama

shunned

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 6:55


Rama was a spiritual teacher in the 80s and 90s who inspired many of his students while leading what many of his detractors would call a cult.  He defied the typical vision of a New Age leader, trading in minimalism in favor of wealth and celebrity.  He was also a man ahead of his time, encouraging his students to develop careers in computer science before that was mainstream. For some, following Rama's lead worked out spiritually and financially.  But for others, Rama's actions contradicted the version of him that he projected, others vanished, whistleblowers went to the media, and the group began to shrink and splinter. In this 10 part investigative series, Jonathan Hirsch explores the life, death and and impact of Rama, also known as Dr. Frederick Lenz. Search for the Smoke Screen Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, or for the title of this second season "I Am Rama", to listen.

Spectacle: An Unscripted History of Reality TV

Rama was a spiritual teacher in the 80s and 90s who inspired many of his students while helming what many of his detractors would describe as a cult. He defied society's archetypal vision of a New Age leader, eschewing minimalism for wealth and celebrity. He was also a man ahead of his time, encouraging his students to develop careers in computer science before that was mainstream. For some, following Rama's lead worked out spiritually, and financially too. But for others, Rama's actions contradicted his cool persona; some eventually came forward with accusations of abuse, others vanished, whistleblowers went to the media, and the group began to shrink and splinter. In this 10-part investigative series, Jonathan Hirsch explores the life, death and impact of Rama. "I Am Rama" drops June 22. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dirt Cheap
Introducing: I Am Rama

Dirt Cheap

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 5:12


Rama was a spiritual teacher in the 80s and 90s who inspired many of his students while helming what many of his detractors would describe as a cult. He defied society's archetypal vision of a New Age leader, eschewing minimalism for wealth and celebrity. He was also a man ahead of his time, encouraging his students to develop careers in computer science before that was mainstream. For some, following Rama's lead worked out spiritually, and financially too. But for others, Rama's actions contradicted his cool persona; some eventually came forward with accusations of abuse, others vanished, whistleblowers went to the media, and the group began to shrink and splinter. In this 10-part investigative series, Jonathan Hirsch explores the life, death and impact of Rama. "I Am Rama" drops June 22. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest
Coming Soon: I Am Rama

Smoke Screen: Fake Priest

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 3:44


Rama was a spiritual teacher in the 80s and 90s who inspired many of his students while helming what many of his detractors would describe as a cult. He defied society's archetypal vision of a New Age leader, eschewing minimalism for wealth and celebrity. He was also a man ahead of his time, encouraging his students to develop careers in computer science before that was mainstream. For some, following Rama's lead worked out spiritually, and financially too. But for others, Rama's actions contradicted his cool persona; some eventually came forward with accusations of abuse, others vanished, whistleblowers went to the media, and the group began to shrink and splinter.  In this 10-part investigative series, Jonathan Hirsch explores the life, death and impact of Rama. "I Am Rama" drops June 22.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emerging Form
Episode 24 Bonus: extended interview with Catherine Saint Louis and her producer, Carla Green

Emerging Form

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 30:56


Photo: Carla GreenIn what ways does collaboration strengthen the stories we tell? In this bonus episode, Catherine Saint Louis and Carla Green talk about a recent collaboration for Telescope, a podcast that tells stories about people living through COVID. Both our guests work for podcast production company Neon Hum, Catherine as Senior Editor and Carla as Producer. In the episode we’ll be discussing, “Rubber Bullets.” Catherine reported this story about Derrick Sanderlin and Carla was her editor. The story follows how Derrick--a man who had volunteered to work with the San Jose Police Department about implicit bias-- found himself trying to de-escalate tensions with the same police department during a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest and was shot with rubber bullets. We talk about how Catherine and Carla divided work, why trust is so important in collaborations, how details sometimes need to be separated from the dramatic arc of the story, how music can affect a listener and why one might choose not to use it, and how showing our humanness when we tell another’s story might be an essential piece to the story itself.Carla Green is a Neon Hum producer and journalist. Before coming to Neon Hum, she was the managing producer of the KCRW podcast UnFictional, where she reported and produced a bunch of different stories, including one where she trailed a juggalo across the country on a Greyhound bus. Since she moved to Los Angeles in 2016, she’s covered the city’s homelessness crisis in stories for radio, podcasts, and print.Catherine Saint Louis is the senior editor of podcasts for Neon Hum Media, an L.A. based podcast house founded by Jonathan Hirsch. Her latest podcast that she's edited is Smoke Screen: Fake Priest, a wild story about a man who pretended to be a priest for 30 years, stealing people's money and their faith. Fake Priest is a Neon Hum original as is Telescope, a podcast that tells stories about people living through COVID and later in our first season, the twin pandemics of racism and COVID. This year, she also edited Murder on the Towpath, an eight-episode podcast set in 1964 that features two women who never met but whose lives become linked one of them is killed. Past projects include: Sonic Boom, This Land, The Thing about Pam, Larger than Life, and Break Stuff. She lives in Brooklyn where she runs with a sweaty mask.Show notes:Neon Hum“Rubber Bullets” episode of TelescopeCatherine wants to encourage more POC to get into podcast editing and would love for anyone who is interested to get in touch. Catherine@neonhum.com This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

Emerging Form
Episode 24: When the personal is political, with Catherine Saint Louis

Emerging Form

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 42:16


Telling someone else’s story presents a host of pleasures and challenges. In this episode, we interview Catherine Saint Louis, senior editor of podcasts for Neon Hum Media, about “Rubber Bullets,” a podcast episode released on Telescope in early July 2020, about a man who had guided implicit bias workshops for the San Jose Police Department for years, then found himself trying to de-escalate the same police department at a Black Lives Matter protest. He was shot in the groin with a rubber bullet. We talk with Catherine about the process of creating the episode from conception to execution. We discuss how she considers the interview process to be “a journey” that the interviewer and interviewee embark on together, and how Catherine was able to move beyond the facts of Derrick’s story to deliver the heart of it by drawing on her own humanity. Catherine Saint Louis is the senior editor of podcasts for Neon Hum Media, an L.A. based podcast house founded by Jonathan Hirsch. Her latest podcast that she's edited is Smoke Screen: Fake Priest, a wild story about a man who pretended to be a priest for 30 years, stealing people's money and their faith. Fake Priest is a Neon Hum original as is Telescope, a podcast that tells stories about people living through COVID and later in our first season, the twin pandemics of racism and COVID. This year, she also edited Murder on the Towpath, an eight-episode podcast set in 1964 that features two women who never met but whose lives become linked one of them is killed. Past projects include: Sonic Boom, This Land, The Thing about Pam, Larger than Life, and Break Stuff. She lives in Brooklyn where she runs with a sweaty mask. Show notes:Jill U Adams’s delightful comicsLast Word On Nothing Neon Hum“Rubber Bullets” episode of TelescopeFake PriestCatherine Saint Louis interview about podcast editing on Servant of Pod with Nick Quah. Catherine wants to encourage more POC to get into podcast editing and would love for anyone who is interested to get in touch. Catherine@neonhum.com This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

Telescope
My Dad

Telescope

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 27:32


Jonathan Hirsch and Seth Fischer tell the stories of their fathers. How their robust intellects fell to late-life mental illnesses. And how living in an elder-care facility made them especially vulnerable to the coronavirus. Host & Executive Producer: Jonathan Hirsch Managing Producer: John Asante Producer: Kate Mishkin Editors: Catherine Saint Louis, Vikram Patel Engineer: Mark Bush Music by Matt McGinley & Blue Dot Sessions Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @neonhummedia. We want to stay connected with you during this unprecedented time in our history, so please don’t be shy. Share your stories with us. Our DMs are open. Email us your story. We’re also interested in hearing what life in isolation sounds like to you. We welcome your voice memo recordings. You can email them to pitches@neonhum.com. Also, you can join our Facebook group by searching for Telescope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coronavirus 4 1 1  podcast
Coronavirus 4-1-1 Special Episode Telescope Podcast Preview

Coronavirus 4 1 1 podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 7:42


This is Coronavirus 411 with a special episode to tell you about a new documentary podcast that tells the stories of life in the time of Coronavirus, it is called Telescope. Hosted by Jonathan Hirsch, creator of Dear Franklin Jones. Telescope tells stories we need right now...stories of human struggle, resilience, and connection. To listen to the show, just search for Telescope in Apple Podcasts or whenever you listen. You can get new episodes of Telescope every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Now here’s a sample of Telescope. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Coronavirus 4-1-1 special episode, Telescope podcast preview.

Coronavirus 4 1 1 podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 7:42


This is Coronavirus 411 with a special episode to tell you about a new documentary podcast that tells the stories of life in the time of Coronavirus, it is called Telescope. Hosted by Jonathan Hirsch, creator of Dear Franklin Jones. Telescope tells stories we need right now...stories of human struggle, resilience, and connection. To listen to the show, just search for Telescope in Apple Podcasts or whenever you listen. You can get new episodes of Telescope every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Now here’s a sample of Telescope. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bay
‘There Isn’t A Lot I Can Do:’ Protecting Loved Ones In Senior Care Homes

The Bay

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 22:18


Jonathan Hirsch is one of many people worrying about a loved one in a Bay Area senior care home.

Dear Franklin Jones
Introducing Telescope: Life In The Time Of Corona

Dear Franklin Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 9:10


We’re bringing you a special clip from Telescope, a new documentary podcast from Neon Hum Media. Telescope tells the human stories during the age of isolation. At a time of social distancing, we'll hear the varied shared experiences of people living in lockdown around the world during the coronavirus pandemic. Even though we're living apart, that doesn't mean we can't be connected. Hosted by Neon Hum’s Jonathan Hirsch, each episode will explore the stories and experiences that are defining this new moment in our culture. Who is most at risk right now? What are the unique challenges that people throughout the world are enduring in this moment of crisis?  Telescope is out NOW, with new episodes dropping on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays. Listen and subscribe wherever you find your podcasts.

Notes on Your Notes
Adam's Top 10 Podcasts

Notes on Your Notes

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 27:40


Adam gets down and dirty with his top 10 podcasts that are either narrative or about narrative. What do our personal tastes tell us about the type of art we create? Also find out about some must listen podcasts! The Butterfly Effect with Jon Ronson Out On The Wire with Jessica Abel 30 for 30 on Bikram Yoga with Julia Lowrie Henderson Dear Franklin Jones with Jonathan HirschHow sound with Rob RosenthalStartup season 1 with Alex BlumbergThe Moth Radio HourRevisionist History (Malcolm Gladwell), This American Life (Ira Glass)The Shadows (Audio fiction from Caitlin Prest) jShort Cuts from the BBC Radio 4 * Study with Joshua at Hollyhock in July! * Don't forget to download the NOYN 2019 Creative Workbook to get your creative goals clear! -------- * Joshua's Guided Meditation for Creativity * Rate us on iTunes!* * Leave a Voicemail for us: 415-735-6095* * Find us on Instagram!* * Join our Facebook Group* * Email us at notesonyournotes@gmail.com* * All Episodes at our website, www.notesonyournotes.com*

Halloween Unmasked
John Carpenter Calls Action | Halloween Unmasked

Halloween Unmasked

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 41:23


How did four friends make a slasher classic? By accident. Join Carpenter and Co. on their stumbling path to the 'Halloween' set, where these goofy kids inadvertently became horror legends. Credits: Halloween Unmasked is a co-production of The Ringer and Neon Hum Media, it was written and hosted by Amy Nicholson Our Producers are Jonathan Hirsch, Zach Mack and Greta Weber Production assistance from Kaya McMullen and Karan Nevatia Additional support and a special thanks to Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Juliet Litman

The Podcast Digest
TPD 150 - Jonathan Hirsch from Dear Franklin Jones

The Podcast Digest

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 60:38


Jonathan Hirsch makes his return to TPD (it's been almost 3 years!) to talk about his new project with Stitcher, Dear Franklin Jones.  We cover a bunch of stuff that Jonathan has been up to since we last spoke and then we dive deep on his deeply personal new documentary/memoir podcast. It's a 'must-listen' for sure! You'll definitely have your eyes opened! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links: Jonathan Hirsch (Twitter) Dear Franklin Jones (Website)

First Day Back
Season 3 Update, and Introducing Dear Franklin Jones

First Day Back

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 3:34


We are hard at work on season 3 and are following another story that is unfolding as we speak. In the meantime, if you like First Day Back, check out Dear Franklin Jones by my friend Jonathan Hirsch. Growing up, Jonathan’s family was a little different. They followed a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. Join Jonathan on a journey to find out what really happened. Subscribe to Dear Franklin Jones, a new documentary podcast from Stitcher.   Subscribe to Dear Franklin Jones in your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-franklin-jones/id1348032695?mt=2 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=172342

Dear Franklin Jones
Coming Soon: Dear Franklin Jones

Dear Franklin Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2018 3:47


Jonathan Hirsch's family had a secret. They followed a controversial spiritual leader named Franklin Jones. Join Hirsch as he embarks on a journey to figure out his past. Subscribe to Dear Franklin Jones now and hear the first episode on February 28th. More info at dearfranklinjones.com.

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Pop Culture Continuum
Episode 222: Fare Trade with Ana Golja and Jonathan Hirsh

Pop Culture Continuum

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2017 55:51


Legitimate actress/musician Ana Golja and big-shot creator/producer Jonathan Hirsch join the guys from America’s 51st state (Canada!) to talk about their new comedy project, Fare Trade. This episode unofficially sponsored by BUNZ, which can feel free to send us a check as they see fit.

Pop Culture Continuum
Episode 222: Fare Trade with Ana Golja and Jonathan Hirsh

Pop Culture Continuum

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2017 55:51


Legitimate actress/musician Ana Golja and big-shot creator/producer Jonathan Hirsch join the guys from America’s 51st state (Canada!) to talk about their new comedy project, Fare Trade. This episode unofficially sponsored by BUNZ, which can feel free to send us a check as they see fit.

Life of the Law
120: Life Un-DACAmented (Re-Broadcast)

Life of the Law

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 37:00


Nearly two years ago on January 26, 2016, Life of the Law presented Un-DACA-mented, a report on the Obama Administration's DACA Program, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The program, begun in 2012 offered undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children, a chance to defer deportation. Life of the Law producer Jonathan Hirsch traveled to Texas where he met Luis Morales, a young man who came to the US from Mexico with his family when he was eight years old. In 2015, with the help of his family and Jose "Chito" Vela, a local immigration attorney, Luis was sorting out DACA requirements and regulations, immigration enforcement and shifting American politics. Our story left off with Luis hoping Immigration authorities would favorably rule on a review of his case and grant him a DACA permit. Since we shared Luis's story, his immigration status and the DACA program have been in jeopardy. Throughout 2016, while campaigning for president, Donald Trump threatened to end the DACA program on his first day in office. On September 5, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Justice Department was ending the DACA program, but would give Congress six months to try and save the policy. Sessions also announced the Trump administration would not accept any new DACA applications, but would allow those already in the DACA program to apply for a two-year renewal if they applied by Thursday, October 5. Unless Congress acts to save the DACA program, the last permit will expire on March 5, 2020. This week on Life of the Law... we share Luis's story and at the end of the episode, talk to his attorney and his mother, to find out what has happened since we first met Luis two years ago. Production Notes: Life Un-DACAmented 2017 was reported by Jonathan Hirsch, with additional reporting by Nancy Mullane. This story was edited by Annie Avilés. Our post production editors are Kirsten Jusewicz-Haidle and Rachael Cain and our Senior Producer is Tony Gannon.  Music in this episode was from Blue Dot Sessions and Ian Coss. Katie McMurran was our engineer at the studios of KQED in San Francisco. This episode of Life of the Law was funded in part by grants from theLaw and Society Association, and theNational Science Foundation. Justworks was a sponsor of this episode of Life of the Law. Our listeners receive a free month when they join. Go to Justworks.com/podcast. Supplemental Reading: Current US Citizenship and Immigration Service Page announcing the end of DACA: https://www.uscis.gov/archive/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca Original United We Dream website announcing DACA https://unitedwedream.org/about/projects/deferred-action/ © Copyright 2017 Life of the Law. All rights reserved.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Relentless Health Value
Episode 130: A How to Guide to Precision Medicine with Jonathan Hirsch of Syapse

Relentless Health Value

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 26:23


Jonathan Hirsch is the Founder and President of Syapse, a market leader in precision oncology solutions. Jonathan is dedicated to the Syapse vision of transforming healthcare through precision medicine. As President, he works closely with healthcare providers to create a robust software platform that brings together previously fragmented clinical, molecular, and outcomes data to help physicians make better decisions for their cancer patients. Jonathan works on catalyzing national cancer data sharing networks, including Oncology Precision Network (OPeN), and served on the White House Cancer Moonshot Data Sharing Working Group. In addition to his work at Syapse, Jonathan is the Chair of the Data Committee for GBM AGILE, a global initiative to find a cure for brain cancer. He is also a member of the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health Clinical Working Group and a member of the UCSF Technology Advisory Group. Earlier in his career, Jonathan worked in Neuroscience Commercial Development at Abbott Laboratories, where he developed strategies to fund drug development through partnerships and private equity financing. His research at the Center for Molecular Neurobiology at the University of Chicago helped establish the effect of exercise on promoting hippocampal neurogenesis and combating Alzheimer's disease. Jonathan received an M.Sci. in Neuroscience from Stanford University and an A.B. in Biology and Political Philosophy from the University of Chicago. 00:00 Population Health Management & Precision Medicine. 01:45 The emphasis of Precision Medicine. 02:10 “Each Patient needs to be fully understood.” 03:00 Chris Cornue - The problem with the vague definition of Population Health. 04:00 Managing Cost Effectiveness within Precision Medicine. 07:15 Looking at the Total Cost of Care and achieving a better outcome. 08:00 Developing a Standard of Care within Precision Medicine. 09:10 Incorporating Data Sharing to improve Precision Medicine. 13:30 Randomized Clinical Trials vs. Continuous Improvement. 17:00 How Jonathan got started Syapse. 20:45 “You've really got to demonstrate the what is the ROI to the healthcare system, the hospital, the physician.” 22:00 What organizations really need to think about when implementing Precision Medicine. 22:45 Integrating Data Assets. 23:15 Providing Decision-Support Framework for Physicians. 24:00 Clinical Workflow. 24:15 Creating a Learning Framework. 25:00 You can find out more information at www.syapse.com.

Life of the Law
97: Fair Fight for a Fair Court

Life of the Law

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2016 57:32


The 2016 elections are over. But what did we learn from the results? Over the past 11 months, Life of the Law’s team of reporters, editors and scholars have been taking a hard took at how money and an increase in spending by special interest groups has played a role in the outcome of elections for judges on state supreme courts. Ultimately, the outcomes of those races may impact our shared access to our state courts, courts that represent fairness in the law and the highest ideals of justice. We are presenting all five stories in our series A Fair Fight for a Fair Court -- with updates in two, hour-long special feature episodes on Life of the Law. The first hour is being presented on November 29th. Part two will be presented on December 13.  A Fair Fight for a Fair Court: Election Year Special - Part 1 was reported by Ashley Cleek and Jonathan Hirsch and edited by Annie Aviles and Nancy Mullane, with sound design and production by Shani Aviram and Tony Gannon. Our post production editors are Kirsten Jusewicz-Haidle, Rachael Cain and Alyssa Bernstein. We want to thank members of our Advisory Panel of Scholars and our Advisory Board Brittny Bottorff, Ellen Horne and Osagie Obasogie for their support. Howard Gelman and Katie McMurran were our engineers. Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions. Special thanks to Michael Leachman, Director of State Fiscal Research at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life of the Law
93: Last Count

Life of the Law

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2016 20:59


Douglas Collier is serving a life sentence inside San Quentin State Prison.  For years he shared a 9x4 foot cell with his friend Tony, a fellow inmate.  One day Tony couldn’t stop coughing. His arteries were clogged. Several months later, Tony died -- one of the hundreds of inmates who die in California state prisons each year.   In this story, reported by Greg Eskridge, an inmate and journalist with the San Quentin Prison Report, Douglas tell us what it was like to witness, and come to terms with, his friend’s death. PRODUCTION NOTES Last Count was reported by Greg Eskridge and edited by Jess Engebretson with sound design and production by Jonathan Hirsch. We want to thank the journalists with the San Quentin Prison Report and David Jassy for providing additional production support for the story. Special thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Larry Schneider with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and to Nigel Poor. Our Post Production Editors are Kirsten Jusewicz-Haidle and Rachael Cain. Howard Gelman was our engineer. This episode of Life of the Law was funded in part by grants from the Open Society Foundations, the Law and Society Association, the Proteus Fund, the Ford Foundation, and the National Science Foundation. Last Count was sponsored by Blue Apron and by Denial. © Copyright 2016 Life of the Law. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life of the Law
92: Live Law Phoenix - Borders

Life of the Law

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2016 43:30


Each summer, people from all around the country gather for the Soros Justice Fellowship Conference -- three days of meetings, conversations, and workshops by scholars, journalists, attorneys, and advocates working on projects that explore the criminal justice system in America. This year six fellows, some new and some former, shared personal stories about their work and their lives. It was hosted by Adam Culbreath, Program Officer of the Soros Justice Fellows Program. Here are their stories…   PRODUCTION NOTES Live Law Phoenix - Borders was held at summer gathering of the Soros Justice Fellows. We’d like to thank Adam Culbreath, Program Officer of the Soros Justice Fellowship, for hosting and Christina Voight, Program Coordinator, for her co-production of the event. Jonathan Hirsch designed the sound. Our post-production editors are Kirsten Jusewicz Haidle and Rachael Cain. Howard Gelman was our engineer. Music in this episode was from Martin Landh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life of the Law
88: Clemency

Life of the Law

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2016 27:19


Last December 95 prisoners had their sentences shortened by President Obama. This was part of an ongoing effort to use clemency to free non-violent drug offenders who were given harsh sentences for their crimes. For 53 year old Ramona Brant this meant she would not spend the rest of her life in prison. Brant was a first time offender convicted in 1995 on charges of conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine. This summer Life of the Law is presenting some of the best and the brightest new voices in investigative reporting and audio production. This week's episode is from Shandukani Mulaudzi of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Reporter Shandukani Mulaudzi met Brant on February 2, as she was released from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Mulaudzi later traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, where Brant -- as part of the clemency agreement -- is living in a halfway house until mid-April. PRODUCTION NOTES Clemency was reported by Shandukani Mulaudzi and edited by Ann Cooper with production support from Jonathan Hirsch, Nancy Mullane, and Kirsten Jusewicz-Haidle. Special thanks to Kerry Donahue, coordinator of the audio program at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Amy Povah of Can-Do Clemency for her support, and Romana Brant for sharing her story. Music in this episode is from Ketsa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mendelspod Podcast
A Precision Medicine Platform Comes of Age: Jonathan Hirsch, Syapse

Mendelspod Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2016


Today’s show with Jonathan Hirsch, the President and co-founder of Syapse begins a couple years ago. We first featured him on the program in January of 2014 with the headline, Is this the Omics-to-Clinic Site We’ve All Been Waiting For?

Life of the Law
87: Bail or Bust

Life of the Law

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2016 30:04


Hundreds of people in cities throughout the US have been arrested for participating in Black Lives Matter protests.  In Chicago, a judge set one protestor's bail at $350,000. To "make bail" he will have to present the court with the money or property as s promise, a sort of collateral, that he will return for his hearing in exchange for his freedom while he awaits trial. When he appears for his trial, he will get his money back."There really are two systems of justice. There’s one for people who can make bail, and one for people who can’t." - Josh Saunders, Public Defender Possibly this protestor and others like him will have help raising the funds to post his bail. But what if a person who has been accused of a crime has been arrested and doesn't have enough money, or access to property, to make bail?  Each year some 45,000 people in New York City alone are arrested and sent to jail who can't make bail. That means they either stay in jail until their trial takes place, which can be months down the road, or they plead guilty without a trial. This summer Life of the Law presents the best and the brightest new voices in investigative reporting and audio production. This story is from Ariel Ritchin of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Ariel has taken a hard look at what it takes to make bail. PRODUCTION NOTES Bail or Bust was reported by Ariel Ritchin and edited by Kerry Donahue and Nancy Mullane, with production support from Jonathan Hirsch and Kirsten Jusewicz-Haidle. Ceil Muller of KQED Radio in San Francisco was our engineer. Special thanks to WNYC and New York 1. Music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions and K2. This episode of Life of the Law was funded in part by grants from the Open Society Foundations, the Law and Society Association, the Proteus Fund, the Ford Foundation, and the National Science Foundation. Bail or Bust was sponsored by The Great Courses Plus.com/law. © Copyright 2016 Life of the Law. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Borders Radio
Conversion

Borders Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2016 24:14


Nick Perritt converted to atheism during his successful Mormon mission trip. This episode is a special collaboration with the ARRVLS podcast (arrvls.com) and was sound designed by Jonathan Hirsch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Life of the Law
BONUS: Life as Lady J

Life of the Law

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2016 29:10


While North Carolina sorts out whether children who identify as transgendered should be able to use the bathroom of their choice, shots were fired inside a gay dance club in Orlando, Florida. Fifty innocent people were killed and dozens of others were seriously injured. The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals are more likely to be targeted for hate crimes than people who are part of any other minority group. The Human Rights Campaign reports more transgender people were killed in 2015 than during any other year on record. And the National Coalition of Anti-Violence programs reports that black transgender women are the most at risk for attacks of extreme violence and murder. At Life of the Law, we want to acknowledge the formidable challenges faced by LGBTQA individuals with this bonus episode, the Life as Lady J. PRODUCTION NOTES This Bonus Episode of Life of the Law was produced by Nancy Mullane and Jonathan Hirsch with production assistance from Kirsten Jusewicz-Haidle. Music by David Jassy.  This production was funded by grants from the Open Society Foundation, the Law and Society Association, the Proteus Fund, the Ford Foundation, and the National Science Foundation. © Copyright 2016 Life of the Law. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Talking Taylor
Episode 1 - Self Titled Ft. Jonathan Hirsch

Taylor Talking Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2016 17:00


Taylor and special guest Jonathan Hirsch sit down to talk about Taylor Swift's self-titled debut, and also Bojack Horseman, apparently.

Life of the Law
82: The Holdup

Life of the Law

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2016 25:32


“I feel like I need to do those things cause the court has to appear normal to the outside world, even though things are really abnormal inside, it's my job to keep a sense of normalcy and not to draw attention to the court.” --Chief Judge Keith Watkins, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama This year is an election year, which is already pretty rough going. Then in February, Justice Antonin Scalia died, leaving an open seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. More like a black hole. Senate Republicans immediately declared that they would not hold hearings or vote on anyone President Obama nominated to fill the vacancy. That it’s up to whoever is elected President in November to fill the seat on the highest court.   And it’s not just the Supreme Court that has an empty seat. There are dozens of unfilled judicial seats in federal courts across the country. Some seats have been empty for months, others for a years, and one for a decade. And while politicians argue about who should fill the seat, the judges on the bench continue to work day and night against an ever-growing backlog of cases. PRODUCTION NOTES The Hold Up was reported by Ashley Cleek, edited by Annie Aviles, with sound design and production by Jonathan Hirsch.  Alyssa Bernstein, Kirsten Jusewicz-Haidle, Shani Aviram, and Nancy Mullane provided production support. Special thanks to the many federal judges who took time out of their very busy schedules to talk to us. The music in this episode is from Blue Dot Sessions. Full Transcript of The Hold Up SUGGESTED READING“The Impact of Judicial Vacancies on Federal Trial Courts”“The Potential Economic Benefits of Improving the Judicial Infrastructure in the Eastern District of Texas”“Wheels of Justice Slow at Overloaded Federal Courts” This episode of Life of the Law was funded in part by grants from the Open Society Foundations, the Law and Society Association, the Proteus Fund, the  Ford Foundation, and the National Science Foundation, and was sponsored by Squarespace and The Great Courses Plus. Be sure to use the promo code LAW at check out to receive special benefits as a Life of the Law listener. © Copyright 2016 Life of the Law. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life of the Law
81: Rig the System - Pt 2: Fair Fight for a Fair Court

Life of the Law

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2016 26:39


The law isn’t always black and white. Let’s say your neighbor wants to drill for oil in their backyard. It could be loud and it might even pollute the groundwater. You’re worried. Who has the authority under the law to determine whether your neighbor can drill for oil or not? People living in states like Ohio, want their local governments to decide… and have gone as far as to change the state constitution to grant local governments something called “home rule”, which gives locals the power to govern themselves, as long as local law don’t conflict with state and federal law. Seems clear enough. Or so it seemed for people living in Ohio, until the oil boom came to town pitting neighbors who wanted a piece of the oil action against neighbors who didn’t want to live next to an oil well. Question is, when it comes to oil and gas, who has the power to decide who can drill, and where? In part 2 of our series on a Fair Fight for a Fair Court, Life of the Law’s Jonathan Hirsch, has this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life of the Law
BONUS: A Conversation on Eugenics and the Law

Life of the Law

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2016 33:11


Last week, we published STERILIZED, Reporter Jess Engebretson's disturbing story of Rose Brooks and Lewis Reynolds, two of more than 60,000 men and women forcibly sterilized in the United States by doctors working in state hospitals. The doctors and nurses who performed the vasectomies and salpingectomies weren't breaking the law. Throughout the 20th Century, state legislators passed laws that allowed these surgical procedures. It was all part of the early 20th century eugenics movement. But, you might ask, how could this happen? How could the law deny tens of thousands of men and women the right to have children? Life of the Law invited scholars who have studied eugenics to join us in the studios at KQED in San Francisco to talk about eugenics, past and present. Osagie Obasogie is Professor of Law at UC Hastings San Francisco, author of Blinded by Sight. Marcy Darnovsky is Executive Director at the Center for Genetics and Society in Berkeley. Alexandra Minna Stern is Professor of American Culture at the University of Michigan. Milton Reynolds is Senior Program Associate at Facing History and Ourselves. PRODUCTION NOTES This Bonus Episode was produced by Nancy Mullane and Jonathan Hirsch. Special thanks to Osagie Obasogie, Marcy Darnovsky, Alexandra Minna Stern, and Milton Reynolds for their contribution to this production. This episode of Life of the Law was funded in part by grants from the Open Society Foundation, the Law and Society Association, the Proteus Fund and the National Science Foundation. © Copyright 2016 Life of the Law. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking Health
Can Syapse Bring "Omics" and "Precision Medicine" to its True Clinical Potential?

Breaking Health

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 44:05


Just prior to being feted at the White House, Jonathan Hirsch, co-founder and president of Syapse, lays out the company’s aggressive plans to dominate precision medicine and bring "-omics” to routine health care.

GuideWell Insights: Discerning commentary on health care consumerism, new care delivery and health care innovation.

Jonathan is founder and President, Syapse. We interviewed him at the Oliver Wyman Health Innovation Summit held in October, 2015.

The Podcast Digest
TPD 40 - Jonathan Hirsch from Arrvls

The Podcast Digest

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2015 61:12


Arrvls, a story-telling podcast has some of the most amazing content you'll hear! In between their first and second season, host and creator Jonathan Hirsch and I sit down to discuss the history of his podcast, the production process, future plans and how his unique signature closing came to be!  It's a great listen from an intriguing host! Links Arrvls (Website) (Twitter) Check out the previous episodes for more great interviews and show recommendations! And read blog entries and see my guest appearance list at thepodcastdigest.info

Neighbors
A Ritual of Hospitality

Neighbors

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2015 16:15


This is a story about a ritual. A Chinese tea ceremony. It's used as a means to connect — with the past, with people, with another land. Joshua Drake Wu invited me into his home to experience the joy of Chinese tea. I learned a lot of surprising things about tea, hospitality, and my neighbor. Make yourself a cup of your favorite leaf and listen. Also in this episode are the rituals of two of my podcasting colleagues, Jonathan Hirsch of ARRVLS and Vannessa Lowe of Nocturne. They are two great shows you should check out. Special thanks to Jason Goforth and Dan Burns for some of the music in this episode.

CHI Podcasts
Molecular Med Tri-Con 2014 | Enabling Physician Use of Genomic Data Through Cloud-Based Software

CHI Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2013 7:50


CHI talks to Syapse Founder and President, Jonathan Hirsch, about their software platform, how cloud-based technologies have evolved, and current challenges and opportunities. Jonathan also discusses how the Syapse platform is being used clinically and how he sees the role of clinicians evolving as technology becomes more accessible. Jonathan Hirsch will be speaking at the Genomics in Medicine Symposium this February 13-14 in San Francisco as part of the Molecular Medicine Tri-Con.