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Air Date 8/16/2025 There's the old Douglas Adams quote stating that, "Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job" which is a good general rule to live by. But then there are the real baddies, those would-be leaders who possess one or more of the dark triad of traits that spells real doom for the societies that elevate them to power: narcissism, psychopathy, and machiavellianism. Today we compare and contrast Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Benjamin Netanyahu. Xi Jinping also fits nicely on this list as an honorable mention but happens to not be part of the focus today. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991, message us on the infamous Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! 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KEY POINTS KP 1: The World War II Lessons Trump, Putin, & Netanyahu Actually Learned - Tad Stoermer - Air Date 8-8-25 KP 2: 'Not About Crime': Maddow CRACKS OPEN Trump's Real Motives in Deploying the National Guard to D.C. - The Rachel Maddow Show - Air Date 8-11-25 KP 3: Totally Unexpected - HasanAbi - Air Date 8-7-25 KP 4: 'No International Community Is Capable of Stopping Netanyahu' - James O'Brien on LBC - Air Date 7-22-25 KP 5: Kyiv-based Analyst: 'Ukraine Is Being Sidelined From Talks' - LBC - Air Date 8-10-25 KP 6: How Putin's Lies Are Driving the War in Ukraine The Foreign Affairs Interview - The Foreign Affairs Interview - Air Date 1-12-23 KP 7: Donald Trump Wants to Seize Your Reality - Mother Jones - Air Date 8-8-25 (00:49:39) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On why humanity is better than we seem and how we can save ourselves ‘Self-termination is most likely': the history and future of societal collapse DEEPER DIVES (00:57:15) SECTION A: TRUMP THE LIAR A1: Trump Rejects Reality - The Muckrake Political Podcast - Air Date 8-5-25 A2: Trump Pushes Forward with Revenge Presidency - All In with Chris Hayes - Air Date 8-8-25 A3: Ed Elson Slams Trump Firing Labor Statistics Boss: 'This Is What Cartoon Dictators Do' - Katy Tur - Air Date 8-1-25 A4: Trump Vs. the Bureau of Labor Statistics - The Journal. - Air Date 8-4-25 A5: Trump Thinks You're Very Stupid - The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder - Air Date 8-9-25 (01:32:17) SECTION B: NETANYAHU THE MANIPULATOR B1: Gaza Takeover: Israel Launches New Stage of 'Indefinite, Genocidal Military Campaign' -Democracy Now! - Air Date 8-8-25 B2: Why Bibi Netanyahu Is on Trial - ABC News In-depth - Air Date 4-26-24 B3: DEBUNKED: 14 Israeli LIES About Gaza Famine - Owen Jones - Air Date 8-8-25 B4: Mehdi Hasan Explains Why the War in Gaza Wont End Soon - LBC -Air Date 8-5-25 B5: Trump's Intervention in Netanyahu's Corruption Trial 'Unprecedented': Gideon Levy - Al Jazeera English - Air Date 6-30-25 (02:09:13) SECTION C: PUTIN THE STRATEGIST C1: Does Putin Have Dark Triad Traits? | Vladimir Putin Case Analysis - Dr. Todd Grande - Air Date 2-23-22 C2: What Happens When You Confront Putin in Public - Penguin History - Air Date 8-7-25 C3: Why Putin Is so Hard to Overthrow - Search Party - Air Date 8-18-23 (02:27:11) SECTION D: MYTHS COLLAPSE D1: Shocking Study Proves Trumps Biggest Supporters Are Psychopaths - Thom Hartmann Program - Air Date 8-11-25 D2: America's Authoritarian Turn - Harvard Radcliffe Institute - Air Date 3-3-25 D3: Huge Economic Problems Coming for Republicans and the U.S. - Heather Cox Richardson - Air Date 8-7-25 D4: How Gaza Exposes The Myths Of The System - Andrewism - Air Date 8-5-25 (03:07:29) SECTION E: THE MEN BEHIND THE THRONE E1: Who's the Man Who Has Putin's Ear? - NewsNation - Air Date 4-8-22 E2: From Terrorist Backer to Kingmaker: Itamar Ben-Gvir Israeli Far Right Help Netanyahu Regain Power - Democracy Now! - Air Date 11-4-22 E3: Bezalel Smotrich: Far-right Israeli Minister Calls for Resettlement of Gaza After War - Al Jazeera English - Air Date 12-31-23 E4: Aleksandr Dugin: The Far-right Theorist Behind Putins Plan - 60 Minutes - Air Date 4-12-22 E5: Why Did Israel Restart the War? One Answer: Bezalel Smotrich. - Consider This From NPR - Air Date 3-28-25 E6: Project 2025 Co-Author Lays Out 'Radical Agenda' for Next Trump Term in Undercover Video - Democracy Now! - Air Date 8-16-24 SHOW IMAGE CREDITS Description: A composite image of a pleased-looking Trump holding up a triangle that says “The Dark Triad” in the center, and “Narcissism”, “Machiavellianism”, and “Psychopathy” along each side. Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Benjamin Netanyahu are pictured underneath. Credit: “The Dark Triad” by Manitee71, Wikimedia Commons, License: CC-By-SA 4.0 | “Putin-politics-kremlin-russia” by DimitroSevastopol, Pixabay, License: Pixabay | “Xi Jinping 2019” by Palácio do Planalto, Wikimedia Commons, License: CC-BY-SA 4.0 | “31/03/2019 Jantar na Residência do Primeiro-Ministro de Israel” by Palácio do Planalto, Flickr, License: CC-BY-2.0 Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! 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Air Date 11/12/2024 It's easy enough to look into one industry at a time to see what's going wrong, but today we're looking at what is so often lurking in the background of higher prices, lower quality goods and services, and, ultimately, many failing businesses: Private Equity. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes | Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: Why Does Everyone Hate Private Equity? - The Plain Bagel - Air Date 9-20-24 KP 2: How Private Equity Consumed America - Wendover Productions - Air Date 5-7-24 KP 3: How private equity conquered America - The Chris Hedges Report - Air Date 3-1-24 KP 4: Warren Calls for Ownership Transparency for Private Equity in Health Care - Senator Elizabeth Warren - Air Date 7-12-24 KP 5: BlackRock: The Conspiracies You Don't Know - More Perfect Union - Air Date 9-15-24 (48:16) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On getting through this together DEEPER DIVES (53:11) SECTION A - HOW IT WORKS (1:30:42) SECTION B - POWER (2:03:28) SECTION C - SOLUTIONS SHOW IMAGE Description: The words “Private Equity” are typed out on paper on a clipboard, surrounded by $20 and $100 bills and a pair of glasses. Credit: “Private Equity” by Nick Youngson, Pix4free.org | License: CC BY-SA 3.0 | Changes: Slightly cropped Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com
Each year, Maryland municipalities seek to recoup unpaid taxes from property owners through a tax sale. If overdue property taxes are not paid, liens are issued by the city and sold to investors, who can make a lot of money collecting the debt, fees, and interest from the property owner. Eventually, property owners risk losing their homes to foreclosure if they cannot pay the debts. Housing advocates are critical of the tax sale, calling it a predatory system that harms Maryland homeowners and renters and disproportionately impacts majority-Black neighborhoods. Allison Harris is Director of the Home Preservation Project for the Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center. The center provides free legal help for those facing tax sale, including several in-person tax sale clinics over the next month. More information on the PBRC's services, including in-person tax sale clinics and phone consultation, on their website. (Bohemian Baltimore, via Wikimedia Commons. License: CC BY-SA 4.0)Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472
If you imagine Baltimore city as a human body, its pipes and water mains could be compared to arteries, its trash and recycling services to white blood cells and its sewage lines as the lower intestines. All of this infrastructure, critical for daily life in Baltimore, are overseen by one department: The Department of Public Works. Interim director Richard Luna, named to the position last June, is tasked with the response to several pressing challenges, including aging infrastructure, a 2002 consent decree regarding sewage and wastewater overflows and potential changes to the oversight of the city's water and wastewater systems. (Photo by Elvert Barnes, via Flickr. License: CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472
Air Date 12/8/2023 Neoliberalism has created a lot of economic suffering and insecurity in addition to weakened social ties over the past few decades. And now, in what may be the most devastating result of the ideology yet, neoliberalism may be leading much of the world toward fascism bolstered by legitimate grievances about economic precarity which are coopted by the false promises of right-wing populism. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript WINTER SALE! 20% Off Memberships (including Gifts) in December! Join our Discord community! Related Episodes: #1491 Mismanaging Capitalism Can Lead to Fascism (Inflation and the Working Class) #1519 International Fascist Movement on the Move OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: BestOfTheLeft.com/Libro SUPPORT INDIE BOOKSHOPS, GET YOUR AUDIOBOOK FROM LIBRO! BestOfTheLeft.com/Store BotL MERCHANDISE! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Far-right extremism on the rise around the globe - The ReidOut with Joy Reid - Air Day 11-28-23 A troubling sign of the rise of far-right extremists being elected around the world, as anti-Islamic populist Geert Wilders is newly elected in the Netherlands. Ch. 2: How Can Democracy Survive in an Age of Discontent Rachel Navarre and Matthew Rhodes-Purdy on Populism and Political Extremism - Democracy Paradox - Air Date 11-28-23 Populism is rather a specific form of discontent. Discontent is the umbrella term. It's this vague sense that the way things are being done is not working. That democracy is not effective. Ch. 3: Argentina's Trump? Far-Right Javier Milei Wins Presidency with Echoes of Past Dictatorship - Democracy Now! - Air Date 11-21-23 Far-right libertarian Javier Milei has been elected president of Argentina. Franco Metaza, the director of international relations for the Argentine Senate, joins to discuss. Ch. 4: How Can Democracy Survive in an Age of Discontent Rachel Navarre and Matthew Rhodes-Purdy on Populism and Political Extremism Part 2 - Democracy Paradox - Air Date 11-28-23 Ch. 5: Media Coverage of the Trump Movement is Missing Vital Context - On the Media - Air Date 11-29-23 Jeff Sharlet, author of The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War, argues that Trump's narratives of martyrdom, a persecuted in-group, a mysterious out-group, and a rhetoric of violence are all hallmarks of fascism. Ch. 6: 'Democracy on a Knife's Edge' Far-right electoral victories in Argentina, Holland; Trump threatens Insurrection Act - The Bradcast - Air Date 11-28-23 Ultra-conservative former federal Judge Michael Luttig warns: 'American democracy [is] on a knife's edge...in greater peril today than it's ever been in American history. Ch. 7: How Can Democracy Survive in an Age of Discontent Rachel Navarre and Matthew Rhodes-Purdy on Populism and Political Extremism Part 3 - Democracy Paradox - Air Date 11-28-23 MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 8: Media Coverage of the Trump Movement is Missing Vital Context Part 2 - On the Media - Air Date 11-29-23 Ch. 9: How Can Democracy Survive in an Age of Discontent Rachel Navarre and Matthew Rhodes-Purdy on Populism and Political Extremism Part 4 - Democracy Paradox - Air Date 11-28-23 FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on preparing for the 2024 election SHOW IMAGE: Description: A photo triptych of Donald Trump, Geert Wilders president-elect of The Netherlands, and Javier Milei president-elect of Argentina. Trump is smiling and looking toward Wilders and Milei. Credits: “Trump at CPAC” by Kingofthedead, Wikimedia Commons; License: CC BY SA 2.0; Changes: Cropped | “Geert Wilders during a political campaign” by Peter van der Sluijs, Wikimedia Commons; License: CC BY SA 2.0; Changes: Cropped | “Javier Milei in VIVA22” by Vox España, Wikimedia Commons; License: Public Domain; Changes: Cropped Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com
Hello all. This is gemlog from Terrace, bc, canada just up near the alaska panhandle. Some of you may know me from in COM chat on sdf dot org or as a fedizen on the tilde dot zone instance of mastodon. Now, the other day I finally got around to checking out HPR properly, even though my masto-pal claw-dio-m turned me on to it a couple of years ago. Recently, on a friday night in irc on tilde radio, I noticed there were whole series on hpr and not only single shows and that got me kind of excited. I guess I'm easily excitable. Anyhow, something I could listen to at work or while driving. Still, I managed to forget about it until /just/ before I was leaving the house for work on Monday morning. I rushed to copy over a few shows - nearly at random onto my phone and headed out to work. After I got my morning sorted at work, I told VLC to play-all and enjoyed a couple of shows. I noticed that each show I had chosen had a beg post at the beginning. I figured I could make one on at least something from my messy gemlog/bin dir. However, after a break, I came back and couldn't remember which 4 digit numbered dot mp3 I had finished up on, which mildly irked me. Well, as we all know, irk becomes itch and I put my sad regex skills to the test scraping the hpr website with a custom bash script later when I got home. A very custom bash script. Like all scrapers, if any of the guys at hpr even breathe the wrong way, it will probably break horribly. On the other hand, I've had scrapers that looked just as sad running for many years against a canadian government site. So. Who knows? All the script uses are some built-ins from bash along with sed and wget for the actual getting. My local instance of searX N G was left smoking as scrambled for sed incantations to string together. I'm not a sed guy. Usage is simple, as the script only accepts one argument: ... the four digit series number of the show you want to download. It will create a dir with the series name and download every mp3 it finds, renaming each show to the show title. I was tempted to doll it up with some niceties like options for download dir, a selector for a series with a dialog of some kind... yada yada yada. But... we all know what happens when you stretch a quick hack with a bash script too far for the scripting language: hours of misery wishing you'd started with some other language. So far, I've used the script to download 8 series. DU dash S H tells me they add up to 2 dot 2 gig, so it seems to work well enough. It comes with the same iron clad warranty as everything I write: If it breaks, you get to keep all the pieces. Thanks for listening. #!/bin/bash # gemlog@gemlog.ca 2023-08-26 # License: CC BY-SA 4.0. # not proud of my continuing lack of regex foo frankly... if [ $# -lt 1 ]; then echo 1>&2 "$0: You need to enter the HPR Series Number to download as 4 digits" echo "The full list of HPR Series is at https://hackerpublicradio.org/series/index.html" exit 2 fi snumber=$1 re='^[[:digit:]]{4}$' if [[ $snumber =~ $re ]]; then wget https://hackerpublicradio.org/series/$snumber.html -q -O /tmp/$snumber.html content=$(//g;/
Air Date 5/23/2023 Today, instead of focusing on the problem, we take a look at the growing activism around the crisis of gun violence. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: ExpressVPN.com/BestOfTheLeft GET INTERNET PRIVACY WITH EXPRESS VPN! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Perspectives on Activism Gun Violence - Hope College - Air Date 3-2-23 We know that not all individuals present will call themselves activists, but we hope the audience can apply what they learn to other areas of their lives. Ch. 2: March For Our Lives' David Hogg on renewed gun control debate following Nashville shooting - CBS News - Air Date 3-29-23 David Hogg, who helped start March For Our Lives after surviving the 2018 Parkland shooting, joins John Dickerson to discuss how to keep momentum behind the fight for gun control. Ch. 3: Fred Guttenberg on gun control ‘stop listening to the liars' - MSNBC - Air Date 5-11-23 Parkland shooting victim's father Fred Guttenberg joins Ana Cabrera ahead of his meeting with Senate Democrats on gun violence and the path forward as mass shootings remain a constant threat in America. Ch. 4: Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones talks background checks and action on new gun laws - MSNBC - Air Date 4-12-23 Reinstated state lawmaker Justin Jones talks about Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's new executive order on strengthening background checks after Jones was expelled from the state's legislature for participating in a rally for more gun laws. Ch. 5: The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (Community Matters) - ThinkTech Hawaii - Air Date 8-18-22 What Can we Do to Help it in its Efforts. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Erin Davis. Ch. 6: Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts on recent victories - MSNBC - Air Date 1-15-23 Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts joins Cori Coffin to discuss recent breakthroughs for gun control advocates in New York and Illinois, even as the nation continues to see tragedies. Ch. 7: Peace Makers canvassing Lynchburg Neighborhood where teen was shot - WSLS 10 - Air Date 4-16-23 Speaking with ex-gang members now working with the Peacemakers organization Ch. 8: As states grapple with age limits for buying guns, what's the potential effect - PBS NewsHour - Air date 5-13-23 Lisa Geller joins John Yang to discuss the impact of age-restriction legislation is having in states that already have age restrictions on purchasing firearms in place. Ch. 9: Perspectives on Activism Gun Violence Part 2 - Hope College - Air Date 3-2-23 MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 10: Moms come together to call for gun reform on Mother's Day - MSNBC - Air Date 5-15-23 This Mother's Day a group of moms banded together to demand comprehensive gun reform and they are calling on the general public to help amplify their message. Ch. 11: “Shock & Surprise”Serbia Reels from Two Mass Shootings, Demands Stronger Gun Control - Democracy Now! - Air Date 5-13-23 We speak with Serbian journalist Ljiljana Smajlović as Serbia reels from a pair of mass shootings that left 17 people dead, incidents that spurred mass protests and demands for stronger gun control. VOICEMAILS Ch. 12: Immigrating breaks social ties - Erin from (Just Outside) Philadelphia FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 13: Final comments on how homophobia impedes male friendships MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE Description: Protestors in red shirts gather on the lawn in front of the U.S. Capitol building holding a large red sign that says “Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America” Credit: “Gathering before RALLY FOR SENATE ACTION ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION at the US Capitol Grounds” by Elbert Barnes | License CC BY-SA 2.0 | Changes: Cropped Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com
Air Date 5/13/2023 Today, we take a look at the history and resurgent idea of the company town, sometimes described by other names to obscure the reality, and the problem of affordable housing they are trying to solve. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Join our Discord community! OUR AFFILIATE LINKS: ExpressVPN.com/BestOfTheLeft GET INTERNET PRIVACY WITH EXPRESS VPN! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Un-American and yet, totally American Company Towns - Knowing Better - Air Date 1-23-22 There's a tendency to think about company towns as a quaint relic of the past, something that disappeared a century ago. But company towns aren't just some quirk of American history, they are American history. Ch. 2: Chicago's South Side Nightmare - The Rise and Fall of Pullman's Utopia - It's History - Air Date 10-22-22 The neighborhood we know today as Pullman was the first industrial planned community in the U.S., explicitly built for the Pullman Palace Car Company employees. Ch. 3: The Coal Town System - PBS - Air Date 1-13-16 West Virginia coal operators built small, company-owned towns for their miners to live in. The coal towns were almost always unincorporated; there were no elected officials, no independent police forces. Ch. 4: Why Elon Musk Is Planning Towns for Tesla, SpaceX and Boring Co. Workers - Wall Street Journal - Air Date 5-8-23 In the almost 200 years that company towns have existed in the U.S., rarely do these planned communities live up to their creator's utopian vision. WSJ explores why Musk is looking to the company town model for his properties in Texas. Ch. 5: Un-American and yet, totally American Company Towns 2 - Knowing Better - Air Date 1-23-22 Ch. 6: Elon Musk Wants To Build DYSTOPIAN Company Town - Breaking Points w James Li - Air Date 5-6-23 James Li breaks down the dystopian dreams of Elon Musk to build a modern-day company town. Ch. 7: The Housing Crisis Is So Bad Disney Is Building Housing For Workers - TYT - Air Date 11-26-22 Workers are struggling with the high cost of living near Disney World, so the corporate giant will build 1,300 affordable housing units near the park. Ch. 8: Seattle's Social Housing Initiative Camille Gix - The Majority Report - Air Date 3-14-23 Camille Gix then joins to walk through Seattle's I-135 initiative, what “Social Housing” implies, and why this model can bolster the reclamation of housing from the financial world to the public realm. Ch. 9: Vishaan Chakrabarti: A vision of sustainable housing for all of humanity - TED - Air Date 2-20-22 Architect Vishaan Chakrabarti wants us to start thinking about how we'll house all these people -- and how new construction can fight climate change rather than make it worse MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 10: Un-American and yet, totally American Company Towns 3 - Knowing Better - Air Date 1-23-22 Ch. 11: Arizona schools build tiny homes for teachers - CNN - Air Date 5-1-23 School districts in Arizona are building their own affordable housing for teachers, hoping to recruit a bigger and better batch of educators to address the ongoing shortage. FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on the right to repair and why we all live in a company town MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE Description: Black and white photo of simple, identical concrete row houses fading off into the distance. Credit: “Deutsch: "Schweizer Häuschen" in der Bayreuther Sozialsiedlung Burg” by Röhrensee, 1972 | License: CC BY SA-3.0 | Changes: Cropped Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
Air Date 3/21/2023 Today, we take a look at how GOP-controlled states are subverting democracy with a form of "competitive autocracy" and some of the horrifying legislation these states then pass after they are no longer subject to the opinions of the general public. Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support Join our Discord community! Watch/Listen: The Laura Flanders Show SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: The Autocratic Nightmare of State Republicans (David Pepper Interview) - The David Pakman Show - Air Date 2-5-22 David Pepper, former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, author of the book "Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines." Ch. 2: Republicans Are Staging A Legislative Coup - More Perfect Union - Air Date 1-5-22 Republicans are now carrying out a legislative coup by rigging a decade of elections. Ch. 3: Laboratories of Autocracy – David Pepper – It's the States, Stupid! - The Al Franken Podcast - Air Date 10-29-22 The former Ohio Democratic State Chair on how state legislatures are dismantling democracy. Ch. 4: The Fight for Fair Maps - The Takeaway - Air Date 7-18-22 After each census every 10 years, a fight for redistricting ensues. Ch. 5: Failing (Red)States - Ralph Nader Radio Hour - Air Date 3-4-23 Ralph welcomes William Kleinknecht, author of “States of Neglect: How Red-State Leaders Have Failed Their Citizens and Undermined America” Ch. 6: Ending my sm sabbatical since Houston is once again under attack by the party of "small government" - princewilliamhtx - Air Date 3-15-23 Ch. 7: Wherever you live in America, here's why you should care about Governor Abbott's removal of school board members in Houston. - isiahrmartin - Air Date 3-16-23 Ch. 8: “Plantation Politics”: How White Mississippi Lawmakers Want to Seize Power in Majority-Black Jackson - Democracy Now! - Air Date 3-9-23 Mississippi's Republican majority in the state Legislature has put forth a slew of bills in recent months to put the majority-Black capital of Jackson under a white-led superstructure. Ch. 9: These Republicans are Trying to LITERALLY Send Your Kids Back To The Mines - The Young Turks - Air Date 2-11-23 Iowa Republicans are proposing a new bill that would change Iowa's child labor law to allow teens to work more dangerous jobs. Ch. 10: How Moore v. Harper Could Reshape Democracy - The Takeaway - Air Date 12-8-22 The Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Moore v. Harper this week, a case that involves North Carolina's Republican-led-state legislatures' efforts to pass gerrymandered maps. BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 11: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Rolls Back Child Labor Protections in Arkansas - The Young Turks - Air Date 3-10-23 Arkansas Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law that would make it significantly easier for children to work extremely hard jobs. Ch. 12: Missouri law barring police from enforcing federal gun laws creates confusion - PBS NewsHour - Air Date 2-26-23 Missouri has some of the most permissive gun laws in the nation. A state law passed in 2021 is making it harder for police to enforce federal gun laws. Ch. 13: Tennessee legislator shocks with lynching suggestion - Alex Wagner Tonight - Air Date 3-3-23 Jelani Cobb talks with Alex Wagner about a Tennessee legislator suggesting that lynching be added as an option in new state death penalty legislation. VOICEMAILS Ch. 14: Re-indigenization - VoicedMailer Daniel FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 15: Final comments on how to fix the states SHOW IMAGE: Description: Partial illustrated map of the U.S. "Red states" are black. A hollow-eyed elephant is overlaid on top of them. Blue and purple states are visible. Credit: Composite by A. Hoffman, License: CC By-SA 4.0. Map image credit: “Last 2 Election Red States and Blue States and Purple States” by BobWyatt07, Wikimedia Commons | License: CC BY-SA 4.0 | Changes: Cropped, color-filled red states to black
What is a saint? What is holiness? What does this have to do with baptism? Father Jeremiah explores these questions in his sermon for All Saints' Sunday.Image: Baptism Stained glass window detail, Mountfield church, picture by Julien P Goffogg. License: CC BY-SA 2.0, no changes made. Location: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3912954
Daphne finds herself in an unfamiliar role, recruits new allies with a thirst for revenge, and discovers more than she bargained for about herself and her crumbling marriage. Starring Vic Collins as Jordan Cooper (twitter.com/panelbeaterva) Jasper Locke as Chet Singleton (twitter.com/horrorlocke) Bea Y. as Joyce (twitter.com/puptato_) Maggie Ryker as Carol Kale B. as Adeline May (twitter.com/SuperHumanFoods) Merry B. as Desmond Ayer (twitter.com/muddyevilist) Ness as Professor August Howard (twitter.com/Nessrocker) And Amy Y. as Daphne Howard (twitter.com/achill3a) Written, produced, and edited by Amy Y. (twitter.com/achill3a), with special assistance from S. J. Ryker (twitter.com/LookWhosFhtagn) Diviner Theme (Jazz) composed by Amy Y., alto saxophone performed by Bea Y. Cover Art by Kale B. (twitter.com/SuperHumanFoods) Four-Way by William Ross Chernoff's Nomads Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/William_Ross_Chernoffs_Nomads/Aim_to_Stay/William_Ross_Chernoffs_Nomads_-_Aim_to_Stay_-_05_Four-Way/ License: CC BY 4.0, no modifications made Soul Eyes by The Out of Towners Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/the-out-of-towners/single/soul-eyes/ License: CC BY-SA 4.0, no modifications made Look for the Silver Lining, composed by Jerome Kern, performed by Doug McKenzie Bass Walker by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3423-bass-walker License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license After You've Gone, composed by Turner Layton and performed by the US Coast Guard Band's Dixieland Jazz Band Just As Soon by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3947-just-as-soon License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sickening by Unheard Music Concepts Link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Unheard_Music_Concepts/Industry/05_Sickening/ License: CC BY 4.0, no modifications made Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license A Night In The Suburbs by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8209-a-night-in-the-suburbs License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license March of the Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4020-march-of-the-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Terminal by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4478-terminal License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Piano Between by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4212-piano-between License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license What Your Heart Desires by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6790-what-your-heart-desires License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Unease by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4562-unease License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Join Millicent Oriana and her guests Sofia Baca and Jacob Urban as they discuss... holes. And what not to do with them. Content warning: graphic description of traumatic injury, medical content Clip Bibliography: 1. "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy", The Simpsons: Season 5, Episode 14 (1994) 2. "Busy Prepositions", Schoolhouse Rock! (1993) 3. "The Gang Goes to a Water Park", It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 12, Episode 2 (2017) 4. "The Big Lebowski", movie (1998) 5. "The Texas Skillsaw Massacre", King of the Hill: Season 7, Episode 7 (2002) 6. "Burn After Reading", movie (2008) 7. "My Sister, My Sitter", The Simpsons: Season 8, Episode 17 8. "Paddy's Has a Jumper", It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 14, Episode 8 (2019) 9. "Marge Be Not Proud", The Simpsons: Season 7, Episode 11 (1995) 10. "Sonic the Hedgehog 2", video game (1992) 11. "Treehouse of Horror VII", The Simpsons: Season 8, Episode 12. "Monty Python and the Holy Grail", movie (1975) 13. "The Gang Gets Stranded in the Woods", It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 6, Episode 11 (2010) 14. "Oh, You Men", Mr. Show: Season 3, Episode 3 (1997) 15. "Jeremy's Broke", Peep Show: Season 5, Episode 3 (2008) 16. "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy", movie (2004) Other Attributions: 1. Dog Whining Sound by Piink_Aces at freesound.org/people/Piink_Aces/sounds/257824/ with license: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ License (CC BY-SA 4.0): creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
How do you react when someone pushes your buttons? This week's guest, author and coach, Mary Elizabeth Murphy, shares her Reset Your Buttons model to help us identify what is happening and how to respond appropriately in the moment. Mary Elizabeth discusses each piece of the RESET model, helps us understand our personal triggers, how we can apply the RESET model and why her mission is to help people develop the introspection to respond in a way that helps us develop stronger personal and professional relationships.The uncertainty of the last few years may have taken a toll on you, your loved ones and colleagues so don't miss this episode!Episode and Guest LinkReset Your Buttons Home PageBuy the Reset Your Buttons BookJoin the Star Resources Community to Continue Resetting Your ButtonsAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
This week's guest, Brian Anderson, is the only full-time Tick and Lyme Disease Specialist in the US. After seeing the devastating effects of Lyme disease, Brian has devoted several years to educating outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor workers on how to protect themselves from these little blood-sucking critters.Brian shares with us how and why he took this path, the life cycle of ticks and what to watch out for, what to do if you get bit, the difference between DEET and Permethrin to ensure you are keeping yourself, your pets and your loved ones safe while enjoying the outdoors. Brian's passion for educating people on Lyme disease prevention and tick safety is evident through the stories he shares, the humor he injects into the conversation and clearly represents why he's known across the country as The Tick Terminator!Listen in to our lively conversation with Brian and yes, Maureen and Helen itched through the entire discussion!Episode and Guest LinksThe Tick Terminator WebsiteThe Tick Terminator on You TubeConnect with The Tick Terminator on LinkedInGuest Update LinksEp. 6 - The Graphic Novelist Conversation - Emma HalloranEp. 14 - The Film Blogger Conversation - Rua FayEp. 13 - The Ghost Tour Manager Conversation - Christy ParrishAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Have you ever wanted to just pack your bags and go wander around the globe? This week's guest, New York Times Best Selling Author and professional traveler, Heather Markel, left the safety and security of her corporate gig and did just that! Heather shares how she prepared herself, financially and emotionally, to make the leap into exploring the unknown; what she's learned about herself and others through her travels and why she advocates for folks over 40 to do the same, even if it's for the short term. Being a solo, female traveler, Heather also shares safety tips for overseas travel and resources to help ensure travel scams are avoided.Through her learning process, Heather has now become an inspiration and a resource for others who aspire to live and explore a nomadic lifestyle, whether it's for a short term or a long term adventure.Episode and Guest LinkHeather Begins Home PageFollow Heather on FaceBookFollow Heather on InstagramFollow Heather on TwitterHeather Markel - The Inspired Nomads on YouTubeVoices of the 21st Century on AmazonAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Adversity can make you bitter or you can choose to let it make you better. This week's guest, Jaimie Shearling, has chosen to make lemonade out of the lemons life has given and she's added a splash of vodka!She's a cancer warrior-turned-entrepreneur helping her sister-breast cancer survivors, she has found acceptance and emotional support through her friends in the Madison Wisconsin drag community and has chronicled her journey of leaning into adversity and coming out stronger with her memoir, “From Queens to Queens: How the Madison Drag Community Saved My Life”.Truly an inspiration for anyone handling a rough time, regardless of the circumstances!Episode and Guest LinkYou Do You Sweets Clothing LineFrom Queens to Queens: How the Madison Drag Community Saved My Life on AmazonFolllow Jaime on InstagramSupport Jaimie and her daughter Avery's Walk TeamAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Bonnie Jean Kuras, has always had a passion for helping children. Throughout her career she's been an educator and school administrator, seeing and experiencing more than what goes on in the classroom and on the playground. The behind-the-scenes stressors began to affect her and those around her yet, thanks to a fateful conversation and a hard truth shared by her husband, Bonnie found a path to continue making a difference by helping children and their families deal with and recover from the effects of trauma.The important work she does as a community educator reaches beyond the children and their families and involves schools, law enforcement, caregivers, coaches, clergy and more. She educates on the behaviors that are associated with the effects of child abuse and neglect to empower communities to spot and advocate on behalf of the children.Episode and Guest LinkThe Tedi Bear Children's Advocacy CenterAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Home Baker, Christine Crisatelli, has been at her passion and side hustle for 29 years! Although she had a dream to own her own bakery, she is no less satisfied with continuing to pursue her baking passion from the comfort of her own kitchen. Her love of baking and the challenges of learning new decorating techniques to keep up with current baking trends are what have kept her motivated and inspired through the years.She freely shares her passion with others which has led to some very unique opportunities like making Jon Bon Jovi his dessert after a show she attended and even getting advice on how to temper chocolate from the White House pastry chef! Episode and Guest LinkWilton - sign up for online classes, see the latest baking trends, buy baking tools/suppliesWilton Cake Decorating YouTube Channel - basic techniques to kick up your decorating Tempering Couverture Chocolate - 3 ways to temper this high end chocolateAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
How do you cope with uncomfortable or stressful situations? This week's guest actor-writer-director-producer, Meirav Zur shares one of her coping mechanisms: HUMOR. When faced with infertility issues and struggling to talk about and share her experiences, she invited her close friends over for a night of “Wine and Hormones” and acted out what she was going through. To her surprise, many of her friends were in similar situations and her impromptu performance opened the group up to talking and sharing a sense of relief that they were not alone.Meirav went to work developing the stage show, “Inconceivable: The Totally True, One Woman, Semi Fertile Quasi Musical”. Winner of the 2018 Best Interactive Show at the United Solo Theater Festival, her show has received rave reviews for getting discussions about infertility going. Listen in as Meirav shares her first “producing gig”, why performing drives her, how she wears many hats being a one-woman show and what her plans are for continuing the journey!Episode and Guest LinkMeirav's WebsiteInconceivable Show on InstagramInconceivable Show on YouTubeInconceivable Show on TikTokInconceivable Show on FacebookInconceivable Show on TwitterAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Massage Therapist, Christine Girouard, joins us this week to share why she's passionate about helping others relax, de-stress or recover from injuries. Through our discussion, Christine shares the benefits of massage, defines different massage techniques and identifies the time you should hold off booking a massage.Additionally, she shares how she got started in the field, tips for helping your muscles recover, what her next area of focus will be to continue helping clients and her plans for continuing to provide care and comfort to others when her massage days come to a close. Christine's passion for providing the proper care to ensure relaxation and overall wellness shines throughout our entire conversation!Episode and Guest LinkSpatique Day SpaUsing a Foam Roller for Muscle RecoveryCompassionate Touch for Elders ArticleAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Ep. 29 - The Custom Wood Carver ConversationThis week's guest, Tiffany Marchand, has turned a lifelong fascination with wood carving and design into a unique business, Night Carver Designs. Her passion for her craft is only surpassed by her energy and innovation in continuing to explore ways for sharing her skills, knowledge and creations.Join us to hear how Tiffany has practiced her craft, gives back to the “maker community” and how she has landed a hosting gig for Workbench Con! She works a full time job, is a busy mom of two, a small business owner and custom wood carver, a podcast host and a social media presence to fellow wood carvers - this powerhouse accomplishes more by 9:00am than most, so get ready to be inspired!Episode and Guest LinkNight Carver DesignsBehind the Maker Podcast with Nickole Davis and Tiff MarchandBehind the Maker Podcast on InstagramAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Brian Kintz, Stump Trivia Game Host, joins us this week and shares how he has lived out his passion for trivia which has shaped his path to becoming a popular trivia game host over the years. Listen in to hear how an unexpected opportunity found on Craig's List was the first step in Brian becoming a weekly trivia host at bars and restaurants, plus emceeing corporate trivia events. We have a lot of laughs as Brian tells us how to assemble a winning trivia team, what goes into being a top notch trivia host, why he's so passionate about what he does and he shares some funny moments he's experienced while hosting games and announcing team standings! We wrap up this week's episode with Brian hosting a competitive mini-round of trivia where Maureen and Helen go head-to-head….who will win? Episode and Guest Links:Sporcle Trivia - The world's largest trivia siteSporcle Live - Find a local game, Compete on Zoom, Schedule an event, Become a HostThe Cottage Bar - Join Brian every Wednesday at 7:00PM at the #bestweepub for Stump Trivia!Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Ruby Miner, Blake Barr, joins us this week to talk about his treasure-hunting hobby of mining for gems. A lifelong geology and mining interest has driven him to learn where, how and when to search for hidden gems buried within the earth. His adventures have taken him across the US and have led him to discovering artifacts called Guadalupe tools in addition to an assortment of precious gems and even an 83 karat sapphire! When he and his family were looking to relocate, buying property that would enable them to continue the hunt on their own land was a big consideration.Listen in as Blake discusses how to understand where to look for precious and semi- precious gems, how to identify when you've actually found a gem and answers the question: How much jewelry can you get out of an 83 karat sapphire?!Episode and Guest Links:Sheffield MinesCrater of Diamonds ParkNational Geologic Maps DatabaseAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Author, Poet and Outstanding Author Award-winner of the Driftless in CT series, Dianne Bilyak, joins us this week to share her journey to writing the memoir, “Nothing Special, the Mostly True, Sometimes Funny Tales of Two Sisters”. The stories focus on Dianne's relationship with her older sister and their family's dynamics. Older sister, Christine, is a happy-go-lucky, extrovert who has Down Syndrome while introverted Diane struggles to shoulder the burdens and grief of their parents, especially their father's alcoholism. Dianne discusses her writing journey and the close bond she shares with her sister, explains how her writing has been cathartic and shares how the relationship with her sister has led her to become a disability advocate, highlighting changes needed based on her experiences.Episode and Guest Links:"Nothing Special" on AmazonDianne Bilyak Author page on AmazonDianne on You Tube - Nothing SpecialA Conversation Between Sisters: Dianne and ChristineAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
This week's guest, Michael Hilson Roache, AKA Chef Nupe, joins us to discuss his love of food, cooking and sharing his food experiences. What began when a relative tried to prepare Michael to cook for himself before he went off to college has evolved into a passion he proudly shares with family and friends.Experimenting with flavors, whipping up the tried and true family recipes he grew up on and enjoying meals wherever he travels, the one constant in all of Chef Nupe's food adventures is the bonding he enjoys with others through preparing or sharing a meal together. Using social media to demonstrate cooking techniques, recipes and even sharing his food reviews of meals he enjoys while traveling, food and people go hand in hand for this home chef!Episode and Guest Links:Chef Nupe on YouTubeChef Nupe on TikTokAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
In honor of January being National Blood Donor Month, this week's conversation is with guest Bill Borkowski, who has been a lifelong blood donor and as of our recording with him, has donated over 20 gallons of blood through the years. Plus, this super-hero octogenarian has no intentions of slowing down!Bill shares how he first got involved with donating blood in the 1970's, how the entire process has improved since he first began donating, why he makes blood donation a priority for himself and he walks us through the entire screening and donating process. With blood supplies at their lowest in over ten years, if you're eligible to donate blood and save lives, you're needed now more than ever and Bill is wonderful motivation to get and stay involved. #NationalBloodDonorMonth, #NBDM, #ADRP #RedCrossEpisode and Guest Links:RedCross.org - How/Where to donate, the donation process and FAQ's about blood donationAssociation for the Advancement of Blood and BiotherapiesAmerica's Blood CentersArmed Services Blood ProgramAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
We have been fortunate to talk to some pretty amazing people this year! Not only did we learn about their passions, in sharing their story each guest taught us a little lesson to take with us.We are stepping away from the mic over the holidays, so enjoy an abbreviated episode where we reflect back on specific guests and the things we learned from hearing their stories, which we consider gifts in themselves:“Transition” - Veronica Halloran, Death Doula“Balance” - Lauren Croteau, Pastry Chef“When opportunity knocks, answer” - Alisa Conway, Fitness Coach“Be a student of what you love” - Keith Normand, Bee Keeper“Be prepared for the next step” - Bridget Tamillow, Cross-stitch ArtistEpisode Links:Ep. 2 - The Death Doula ConversationEp. 4 - The Pastry Chef ConversationEp. 9 - The Fitness Coach ConversationEp. 5 - The Bee Keeper ConversationEp. 16 - The Stitcher ConversationAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comMusic Credit: Auld Lang Syne, courtesy of TheHolidaySpot.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
We've been fortunate to talk to some pretty amazing people this year! Not only did we learn about their passions, in sharing their story, each guest taught us a little lesson to take with us.We are stepping away from the mic over the holidays, so enjoy an abbreviated episode reflecting back on specific guests and the things we learned from hearing their stories, which we consider gifts in themselves:“If you build it, they will come.” - Rua Fay, Film Blogger“Vocational skill + passion = MORE” - Josh O'Connell, Gambling Writer“Every opportunity is gold” - Savannah Whitten, Actor“Always look forward and let passion be your guide” - Emma Halloran, Graphic Novelist“Preserve the past for the future” - Christy Parrish, Ghost Tour ManagerEpisode Links:Ep. 14 - The Film Blogger ConversationEp. 17 - The Gambling Writer ConversationEp. 12 - The Horror Film Actor ConversationEp. 6 - The Graphic Novelist ConversationEp. 13 - The Ghost Tour Manager ConversationAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comChristmas Music Credit: A Peaceful Winter by Scott Holmes MusicCreative Commons License - Royalty Free Christmas MusicAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
This week's conversation is with guest Glenn Williams, who recreates moments in time through his passion for scale model building. Focusing on, but not limited to model trains, his precision and attention to detail within the tiny scenes he creates provides the casual observer with much to take in, while evoking memories and stories from those who have actually been to the transit areas his scenes depict. His 1:87 work has been displayed in Chicago and San Francisco and he exhibits at major train shows across the country.Glenn shares how he got involved with scale model building, some details about his creative building processes, what's changed within his passion from when he first got started, some of the building innovations he's experimenting with and how discovering organizations of like-minded scale model builders has helped him expand his skill and opened up new doors of opportunity.Episode and Guest Links:Glenn Williams' Scale Model Photo GalleryThe 1/87 Vehicle ClubThe Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby ShowAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
This week's guest, comedian Stephanie Peters, entered comedy at the age of 40 and hasn't looked back! Prior to discovering comedy as her calling, she studied and trained as a jazz vocalist at The Berklee School of Music in Boston, yet a serious bout of stage fright cut her music career short - so how did she ever manage to perform comedy?! Tune in to find out!Winner of the Marshall's Women in Comedy festival, which crowned her one of the top "new" female comics in the country, Stephanie performed as an opening act for one of her comedy idols, Joan Rivers. She's also worked with Denis Leary, DL Hughley, Colin Quinn, John Pinette and Jackie Mason among others.Stephanie shares how her comedy career took off, some harsh realities of the business she experienced and discusses when doors of opportunities closed, how she found other doors and even a few windows opened in their place. Her shoot-from-the-hip opinions and hysterical antics will have you laughing along with us as she shares her journey and the many twists and turns she's navigated.Episode and Guest Links:Stephanie Peters ComedyConnect with Stephanie Peters on FacebookStephanie Peters - My BostonStephanie Peters on The Steve Katsos ShowStephanie and Chef Jeff crack up FOX25 Boston News AnchorsAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Our guest, Elementary school teacher Monica Marks, had several “side hustles” she was involved with in the past, but as she approached motherhood for the first time, she stumbled upon a life-changing opportunity as she was helping out a friend. A fitness enthusiast, Monica was always on the hunt for durable, fun activewear and when she was introduced to Zyia activewear she not only found functional clothing, she also found clothing and a company that built her confidence and helped her change her mindset….now she's helping others experience the same shift in thought and body acceptance.Monica shares her journey with us and why, (aside from her teaching career and her young family), connecting with others and introducing them to Zyia is so meaningful to her.Episode/Guest LinksActivewear with Monica MarksZyia Active Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Blending his journalistic curiosity with a favorite pastime of visiting casinos, this week's guest, Josh O'Connell is educating casual and avid gamblers on all things casino-related. Josh's website, Know Your Slots, focuses on slot education, comps, casino travel and advantage play The site serves many as a valuable educational resource to get the most out of a trip to the casino.A staunch advocate for responsible gaming, Josh shares his most-published tips for casino budgeting along with ways to maximize reward program perks and comps. His innate curiosity for how gambling and casinos work has led him down the path of sharing his knowledge to help others make informed decisions and enjoy their casino experiences. A contributing writer to many online forums and co-author of the book, “Mr. Big Talks Slots”, Josh is an incredible example of using his skill to share information and experiences surrounding his interest in gaming and provides value to the seasoned as well as the novice casino visitor!Episode/Guest LinksKnow Your Slots websiteFollow Know Your Slots on TwitterFollow Know Your Slots on InstagramFollow Know Your Slots on FacebookMr. Big Talks Slots on AmazonYouTube Slot Channels mentioned in this episode:Brian Christopher SlotsRandom SlotsThe Big PaybackAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
This week's guest, Cross Stitch artist and budding entrepreneur, Bridget Tamillow shares how she is turning her passion into a small business venture. Bridget discusses how she has honed her skills, incorporated new elements and instead of following patterns, she is now creating custom portraits from clients' photographs to create heirloom-quality pieces of art.A successful small business isn't started just on talent and skill alone; Bridget shares some of the challenges she faced when considering turning her passion into a business. From understanding how to price her pieces to becoming an online marketer, Bridget accepted the challenges, learned from some missteps and is now helping others learn the craft.Episode and Guest Links:I Got You in Stitches Homepage and ShopI Got You in Stitches on FacebookI Got You in Stitches on InstagramAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
No guest this week, just Maureen and Helen sharing some fun ideas and traditions to spark creativity and fun into celebrating the holidays by giving you the time to plan!From family ornament-making, weekly Secret Santa notes and Christmas Eve sleigh bells to channelling all the child-energy on Christmas morning, plus finding ways to give back within your community - we've got lots to share!Grab an egg nog or hot cider, put your feet up and we hope you get inspired by some of our favorite ways to celebrate and have fun during the holiday season!Our Santa Sensitive Conversation shouldn't be overheard or listened to by “little believers”, so make sure it's after bedtime or you've got your earbuds in before listening!Pictures, videos and documents referenced in this episode will be available in our Assorted Conversations Facebook Community, so if you're not already a member - what are you waiting for?!Episode LinksUSO Wish BookHoliday Cards for the Military ChallengeHoliday Help for Military FamiliesToys for TotsFirst Responders Children's FoundationBrighten-A-Day Foundation - Info/Ideas to assist elder care facilitiesAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Film blogger and cinephile, Rua Fay, shares her passion for film with us and how she has and continues to cultivate her love for the performing arts at the “ripe old age” of just seventeen years old.Finding herself with very few people to share her love of cinema with, this young lady created a cinema website, virtually connected with and recruited a team of writers, then launched her passion project sharing her insights, opinions and reflections on film. Her love of visual storytelling has provided her the opportunity to direct her first music video; her empathy and sense of collaboration has her engaged with young performing arts students as a mentor and fellow collaborator. For this young woman, the sky's the limit as she continues to expand her experience and dive into her love of cinema.Episode and Guest Links:Cinemasters - A blog for film fans, by film fansThe End of Us - Music VideoAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
This week, Ghost Tour Manager and Paranormal Investigator, Christy Parrish, joins us to share her journey into the paranormal which began when she experienced what she terms extreme hauntings at her home in Tennessee. After relocating to Massachusetts for her “day job”, she was drawn to The Oliver House and became heavily involved in ensuring the property and, more importantly, the energies that reside there would never be forgotten.She is a frequent speaker at paranormal events, highly sought-after for her ingenuity in raising funds to help the town of Middleboro, Massachusetts maintain the property and has a deep connection to all of the families who once called The Oliver House home. She leads a group of volunteers committed to sharing the history of the home, its significance to The Revolutionary War and learning what really happened within those four walls, from the energies who continue to reside there.Join our Facebook Community below to attend an exclusive online event Halloween night from 8:00 - 9:00PM EST! Attend the event and be entered to win Oliver House giveaways, including an opportunity to be a part of an overnight paranormal investigation of the property! Episode and Guest LinksFollow The Oliver House on FacebookSecrets of The Peter Oliver HouseChristy Parrish on Chronicle WCVB-TVHaunt ME Season 6, Episode 1 - The Oliver HouseDiscover Middleboro MA - The Peter Oliver HouseAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comHalloween Music Credit: Plague of the Zombies by Haunted CorpseCourtesy of The Free Music Archive. License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Assorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
This week Horror Film Actor, Savannah Whitten, joins us to share what it was like to play the title character in the horror/comedy film, Lillith! Savannah discusses how she originally got involved with acting, what led her to New York to pursue her dream at the age of 18 and how she found herself cast as the HBIC, Lilly. This up-and-comer to watch not only acts, but has also taken a turn at writing, directing and her film “The Grumbling Peapicker” is currently screening at film festivals. We have some laughs with her as she shares funny stories from the set as well as some of the other interesting acting jobs she's put her heart and “sole” into.Episode and Guest LinksLillith Movie TrailerSavannah Whitten's YouTube ChannelSavannah's Kerasal Foot Therapy CommercialFollow Savannah on FacebookAssorted Conversations LinksBe a part of our upcoming Holiday Episode! Click here to share your holiday stories!Podcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comHalloween Music Credit: Plague of the Zombies by Haunted CorpseCourtesy of The Free Music Archive. License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Assorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
This week, Horror Film Writer and Director, Lee Esposito, has a conversation with us to keep “spooky” October rolling! Lee discusses his first feature film writing and directing experience on the horror/comedy movie, “Lillith”: how he came up with the concept, how he worked through the challenges of being a first time director and what it was like to win Best Feature at the 2019 New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival.Lee's spin on the legend of the Lillith, begins innocently enough when a young woman unwittingly conjures up a demon to exact revenge on her cheating boyfriend and Lillith's daughter, Lilly appears. The kind of revenge played out is beyond the original intent! This horror/comedy doesn't disappoint with horror or laughs!Episode and Guest LinksWatch Lillith streaming now:Kings of Horror, Amazon Prime, Tubi TV, Google PlayWatch Movies Now, Microsoft Movies, YouTube MoviesLillith TrailerRitterhaus ProductionsTerror FilmsFollow Lillith on FacebookLee Esposito's IMDbAssorted Conversations LinksBe a part of our upcoming holiday episode! Click here to share your holiday stories!Podcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comHalloween Music Credit: Plague of the Zombies by Haunted CorpseCourtesy of The Free Music Archive. License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Assorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Kicking off October on Assorted Conversations, Urban Explorer and award-winning photographer, Zoe Fasolo, joins us to share how breaking the rules has led her to capturing hauntingly beautiful photos in abandoned buildings and properties. From cast aside hospitals and morgues to long-forgotten amusement parks, Zoe captures the hidden beauty and eeriness that very few of us will ever see.We aren't encouraging anyone to take up urban exploring, however Zoe shares what drew her to this genre of photography and thrill-seeking, the universal rules of urban exploring, some of the energies she has encountered on her quests and the fascinating discoveries she's made over the past twenty years of exploring abandoned properties. Episode and Guest Links:Creepiest Things Discovered By Urban Explorers VideoUrban Explorers Give Modern Day Ruins a Second Life articleTo view Zoe's photos, join our private Facebook group HEREAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Alisa Conway accepted a volunteer high school coaching opportunity and had no idea how pivotal that choice would become for her. Coaching high school athletes was the stepping stone for her to move from accounting and into the world of fitness. Alisa is a highly respected and sought after fitness coach who, through her multiple certifications, helps her clients achieve their wellness goals in mind, body and spirit.Focusing on her clients' personal achievements, recognizing that on some days just showing up to class is an accomplishment and encouraging each client to outdo themself, not others in class, are the many ways she creates a “no judgement” zone and allows her clients to discover what they are truly capable of achieving.Episode and Guest Links:What is TRX? Intro VideoTRX Training YouTube ChannelWhitman Wellness Center Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
This week, vintage race car enthusiast and owner of Sport and Specialty, John Saccameno, joins us to share how his passion and his work eventually became one in the same. The saying goes, “Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life” and although that may be true on some days, John shares the challenges he faces in spite of the fact his business focuses on the cars he grew up admiring.John discusses his very first race, how he originally got involved with Sport and Specialty to support his “racing habit” and discusses what he does now as it's owner to ensure his team continues preserving the art and soul of vintage sports cars for their customers.Episode and Guest Links:Take a video shop tour and see restoration projects in progress: Sport and Specialty in actionSport and Specialty Home PageSport and Specialty on YouTubeSport and Specialty on FacebookSport and Specialty on InstagramAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
What do you do when you find the Chief Learning Officer of a Change Management and Adoption Services company has gone MIA to tour film festivals in support of the short film she co-wrote and helped bring to life? Simple, you sit her down to learn more about her short film endeavor! This week our guest, Pamela Conway, shares her co-writing experience on the short film, “Here Lies Joe”. Pam discusses how she stepped away from novel writing and became more of a visual storyteller, what her experience was like collaborating with a writing partner, why the film's subject matter resonated with them and what it's like to attend a film festival when your heart and soul project is up for interpretation by an audience of strangers.Audience Advisory: The short film, “Here Lies Joe” and this week's conversation touch on the sensitive subjects of depression and suicide.Episode and Guest Links:Sweven Films (click the link and scroll to "Here Lies Joe"“Here Lies Joe”Joe, a suicidal man, attends a support group where he meets Z, a disarming and troubled young woman who leads him on a series of adventures that change his outlook on life.Project Semicolon Website: Your story isn't overNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website: 1-800-273-8255Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Graphic Novelist and storyteller, Emma Halloran, joins us this week to share how she turned her love of creating fan art into a passion for visual storytelling through long-form illustrated stories. Her characters are inspired by her life experiences, yet her story and visuals are all inspired by the music of the band Muse. Emma shares how writing “Chasing a Starlight” has not only been a creative outlet, but her characters reflect what she's experienced and learned about herself and others along the way.Episode and Guest Links:Chasing a Starlight Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Beekeeper, Keith Norman, joins us this week to share how his beekeeping experiences with his grandfather came full circle when his daughter expressed an interest in keeping bees. Keith discusses the challenges and the upsides of starting and growing a successful bee colony, what new bee-enthusiasts should be aware of before getting started and how he plans to take his bee keeping passion to the next level.Episode and Guest Links:A Canadian Beekeeper Blog - Ian StepplerBob Binnie - BeekeeperKaymon Reynolds - Tennessee's BeesAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Lauren Croteau, Pastry Chef and owner of Lully Cakes, joins us this week and shares how her childhood love of baking and cake decorating led her to the pastry program at Johnson and Wales and eventually to starting her own business. Along the way, Lauren struggled to find balance and was wise enough to press pause and chart a slightly different course which may include taking her baking show “on the road”!This week we're debuting a new special feature, “Gems with Joey”, musings from the perspective of an eight-year-old. Stick around after our conversation with Lauren to hear Joey explain Bucket Dippers and Bucket Fillers!Episode and Guest LinksLully Cakes WebsiteLully Cakes on InstagramLully Cakes on FacebookAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comGems with Joey Music Credit: Funny Kids by MojoProductionsRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
After many months of planning, learning and becoming wiser through our missteps and bloopers, we have finally arrived at the first of many finish lines - the first episode for the podcast that shares stories from everyday people following their passions and pursuing happiness! Let's not be friends that haven't met anymore; Maureen and Helen introduce themselves, the concept for Assorted Conversations and share some of the guests we plan to speak with every Wednesday. We also talk about the passions we've followed: Helen pursued stand up comedy and has switched gears to writing humor while Maureen shares her passion for creating across many mediums and bringing her aesthetic into the world through glass designs, fabrics, and furniture, among others. We also share some laughs discovering our new weekly motto! Thanks for listening!Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Death Doula, Veronica Halloran, joins us this week to share how her nursing background led her to tap into to assisting others through their end-of-life transitions. Not only does she provide care, comfort and guidance to those nearing the end of life, she also serves as a support and resource for the loved ones who have to come to terms with the loss and navigating the grieving processLosing a loved one is painful and difficult, yet Veronica's mission is to create an environment for the dying to experience a “beautiful death” and for their loved ones to share in celebrating the life their loved one lived.Episode and Guest Links:Interested in becoming a Doula? DoulaGivers End of Life Training and Certification ProgramsInterested in finding a Doula? DoulaGivers Doula DirectoryAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
This week Erotica Writer, Bre Hill, shares how her mom instilled a love of reading in her, which led her to discover a love for writing. Starting with poetry and short stories, Bre's writing passion as an adult took her on a journey of escape, self-discovery and self-acceptance, enabling her to live her most authentic life. Publishing her first erotic anthology of stories, not only marked a writing milestone for Bre, but a very personal one as well.Listen in to hear how she got started writing and exposed to the erotica genre, what she has learned along the way and what her plans are to continue the erotic adventures of her characters.Episode and Guest Links:Slippery When Wet: An Erotic Anthology ... - Amazon.comBre Hill's website - COMING SOONAssorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
We're Maureen and Helen and we'll be bringing you stories from everyday people who are following their passions and pursuing happiness. Make plans to join us every Wednesday!Have some laughs with us, learn how and why our guests are turning their dreams into realities and possibly get inspired to begin your own journey!Assorted Conversations LinksPodcast HomepageAssorted Conversations Facebook PageStay up-to-date on podcast happenings and share them with your friendsAssorted Conversations Podcast Facebook CommunityA collaborative and supportive community for you to engage with us, our guests and other listenersShare your passion, network and connect as we all pursue what makes us happy.Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and infoSpecial online events for community members Follow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramMusic and Artwork CreditsMusic Credit: True Living by Patrick MooreRoyalty free music license purchased at soundotcom.comAssorted Conversations Podcast emoji's designed by OpenMoji The open-source emoji and icon project. License: CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ag biosecurity: Classical swine fever prohibition to transport pigs (The Netherlands). Vincent de Groot - http://www.videgro.net / I, Vincent de Groot, have published this media under the terms of the license CC BY-SA which allows you to: Freely use and distribute it for non-commercial or for commercial purposes Create derivative works of it Under this condition: Credit me as author and use the same license. To do so add "Vincent de Groot - http://www.videgro.net, License CC-BY-SA" good legible next to the image. .. .. .. CBS Eyes on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow "Biosecurity peacetime" & What is to be done? @FroseDC @WJLA Four Star Forum. GLXXG https://govmatters.tv/government-must-expand-its-work-with-bioeconomy-says-center-for-strategic-and-international-studies-associate-fellow/
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Una pequeña historia que incluye una reflexión acerca de la situación actual del podcasting español y de la sensación de enfrentamiento existente en el colectivo de productores y creadores de contenido, que se publica coincidiendo con el #DíadelPodcast, el domingo 18 de octubre de 2020. Recuerda que puedes contactar conmigo en Twitter y seguirme para obtener actualizaciones con las últimas publicaciones: • @christiandperez http://ow.ly/a8T630qaDKO • @nopodcualquiera http://ow.ly/NtMD30qaDKb Si te ha gustado este episodio puedes compartirlo y realizar una valoración en la plataforma de tu elección: • Apple Podcasts http://ow.ly/FHBs50xXNWk • Google Podcast http://ow.ly/XznM30qaKAW • RSS http://ow.ly/aATk50ywtnI • Spotify http://ow.ly/ruXx50xXO2Q • Spreaker http://ow.ly/3yUQ50xXNRZ • iVoox http://ow.ly/lNG850xXNUH Music from https://filmmusic.io «Business Logo» by WinnieTheMoog (https://filmmusic.io/song/6016-business-logo) License: CC BY-SA (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
The magistrates in 'The Cathedral Clock' are some of the most shortsighted rulers to have ever come into power. No pun intended. From: Legends of the Rhine Author: Wilhelm Ruland Help keep The Folktale Project ad-free by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject. Photo by DAVID ILIFF. License: CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo by DAVID ILIFF. License: CC-BY-SA 3.0 Tetszett az adás? Támogasd légyszíves, mondjuk havi egy mozijegy (2000 Ft.), vagy akár két korsó sör árával (1000 Ft)! Írd a közlemények rovatba, hogy "mutyimondó". Köszönjük. Klikk ide! bit.ly/1k4weFP A hírlevélre itt tudsz feliratkozni: eepurl.com/IJXE1 Zene @joaoerbetta és Komenczi Bálint
In 1830, amid the Second Great Awakening in the burned-over district of New York State, Joseph Smith, Jr., and Oliver Cowdery ordained each other as the first two elders in what they then called the Church of Christ. Within eight years, the Governor of Missouri issued an executive order that members of the church, by then known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “must be treated as enemies and must be exterminated or driven from the state,” driving 10,000 of the faithful to flee to Illinois. This week we discuss the turbulent–and often violent–history of Mormonism and look at the religion's complicated relationship with the country in which it originated. Joining me in this episode is Dr. Benjamin E. Park, Associate Professor of History at Sam Houston State University and author of American Zion: A New History of Mormonism.Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. The mid-episode music is “O My Father,” Composed by Evan Stephens with lyrics by Eliza R. Snow; performed by Trinity Mixed Quartet on September 18, 1923; the audio is in the public domain and is available via the Library of Congress National Jukebox. The episode image is "The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA,” Photo by David Iliff; License: CC BY-SA 3.0.Additional Sources:“Timeline: The Early History of the Mormons,”PBS American Experience.“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Fast Facts,” CNN, December 1, 2022.“Mormonism: Guide to Materials and Resources,” The Special Collections & Archives department of the Merrill-Cazier Library, Utah State University.The Joseph Smith Papers“Doctrine and Covenants 132,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.“The Brink of War: One hundred fifty years ago, the U.S. Army marched into Utah prepared to battle Brigham Young and his Mormon militia,” by David Roberts, Smithsonian Magazine, June 2008.“How Mormonism Went Mainstream,” by Benjamin E. Park, Time Magazine, September 21, 2023.“Latter-day Saint membership passed 17 million in 2023, according to a new church statistical report,” by Tad Walch, Deseret News, April 1, 2023.“The Mormon Poetess Dead,” The New York Times, December 6, 1887.
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