Podcasts about Massaro

Learn more and register for Fetch Charlotte here today!  Mark Massaro, DVM,  was born and raised in south Jersey and comes from a family of veterinarians – both his parents, older brother, and his aunt are all vets! He graduated from the Cornell University College of Veterinary in 2019. After graduating from vet school, Massaro completed a rigorous rotating internship in small medicine and surgery at the Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services (CARES) in Bucks County, PA. Following internship Massaro joined the family practice, where he served as an Associate Veterinarian for about a year, as well as the Marketing and Technology Lead. However, Massaro's interests in the veterinary management / technology world grew, so he then took on a series of roles at different companies, spanning from remote work in NJ to on-site positions in Philadelphia, Houston, TX and Knoxville, TN. All of these roles centered around advancing technology in the veterinary industry, specifically relating to electronic medical record (EMR) or practice information management systems (PIMS). In 2023 Massaro returned home to south Jersey and is now the Director of Veterinary Software for VetmEDUcate, a group of 7 hospitals. These include Absecon Veterinary Hospital, Art City Vets & Urgent Care, Audubon Family Veterinary Center, Cape Veterinary Hospital, Exclusively Cats Medical Center of Medford, Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, and Pennsauken Animal Hospital & Urgent Care. Collectively these hospitals employ over 100 vets and 800 total staff. Outside of work Massaro's interests include playing sports (soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball), as well as hanging out and hiking with his wife Carolyn and their 3 dogs (Treeing Walker Coonhound, Miniature Poodle, and Texas Street Pitbull) and 2 cats (only the dogs hike, but not for lack of trying!). He is also very passionate about mental health in the vet profession, as well as the recent advancements in AI, and where those two things meet (i.e. AI scribes getting vets home on time!) and is very active on Linkedin! You can learn more about Massaro and read his work on his website, The Digital DVM

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #608 is an hour of inspired visionary acoustic improvisational music featuring the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, native flute, ukulele, acoustic guitar, shrudi box and sitar, Craig Harris on congas and Native drums and Bob Sherwood on piano. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington Massachusetts in February, 2025, today's show begins with the mystical, mysterious “May We Walk In Balance”, a lush and evocative visionary song that gives way to the lovely, expansive ballad “Windy, Windy” featuring lyrical native flute and vocals from Mariam. “Let's Give It All We Can” is an understated ballad with inspired piano from Bob and more gorgeous native flute from Mariam, and “Thank You” is a song of praise and reverence to nature driven by Mariam's acoustic guitar and Craig's ever-steady conga work. “Train Of Love” praises love and the human heart with a delicate, unhurried ballad feel decorated by lovely piano runs. “Spirit Of Fire” is a triumphant, gospel flavored prayer that drives steadily upwards and today's show ends with the celebratory folk song “Happy Valentine's Day” for which Mariam simultaneously wields her acoustic guitar and Native flute with a lovely winding vocal above. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Are the products you use every day poisoning you? In this episode of Super Life, Darin Olien dives into phthalates, a class of toxic chemicals found in food packaging, personal care products, medical devices, and even children's toys. Despite mounting evidence linking phthalates to hormone disruption, infertility, obesity, and chronic illness, these chemicals remain largely unregulated in the United States. Darin breaks down why phthalates are everywhere, how they impact your body, and what you can do to protect yourself. He also highlights Minnesota's groundbreaking SF 188 bill, which aims to force food manufacturers to test and disclose phthalate contamination for the first time in U.S. history. If you care about your health, your family, and the toxic load in your daily life, this is a must-listen episode that will make you rethink what you're consuming. Government Responsibility in the Spread of Phthalates Phthalates are chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and durable. Since the mid-20th century, they've been incorporated into countless consumer goods, from food packaging to personal care products. This widespread use is largely due to regulatory inaction and the prioritization of industrial interests over public health. In the United States, agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been slow to regulate phthalates, despite mounting evidence linking them to serious health issues. These include endocrine disruption, reproductive harm, and chronic illnesses such as obesity and diabetes. Unlike Europe, which has banned certain phthalates in food packaging and children's products, the U.S. has often allowed industry self-regulation, leading to widespread contamination in consumer goods. The Industrial Agricultural Revolution and Processed Foods The post-World War II industrialization of food production significantly increased the use of phthalates. As food manufacturing scaled up, plastics became integral in packaging and processing equipment, leading to phthalate leaching into our food supply. Highly processed foods are particularly susceptible due to multiple points of plastic contact during production and storage. Studies have shown that individuals consuming more processed and fast foods have higher levels of phthalates in their bodies. Minnesota's Legislative Action: A Step Forward In January 2025, Minnesota State Senator Heather Gustafson introduced Senate File 188 (SF 188), a bill requiring food manufacturers to test their products for phthalates and publicly disclose the results. If passed, this legislation would be the first of its kind in the U.S., aiming to increase transparency and encourage manufacturers to reduce phthalate levels in their products. According to Senator Gustafson, "Minnesotans have the right to know whether the food they are eating and serving their families is contaminated with toxic phthalates. My bill will help consumers make healthier buying decisions and create a strong incentive for food manufacturers to get plastic chemicals out of our food."  advocacy.consumerreports.org Why This Matters This bill is crucial because it: Increases Transparency: For the first time, food companies would be required to test for and disclose phthalate levels, creating public awareness of the contamination problem. Encourages Stricter Regulations: Public disclosure could lead to consumer pressure for stronger nationwide bans and restrictions. Prioritizes Public Health: It challenges the longstanding prioritization of industry preferences over public health, acknowledging that chemical exposure is a public health crisis. Addresses Chronic Illness: With rising rates of metabolic disorders and hormone-related diseases linked to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates, holding manufacturers accountable is a step toward reversing this trend. Products Commonly Containing Phthalates and Associated Health Risks Phthalates are pervasive in many consumer products. Here's a breakdown of common sources and the potential health implications: Personal Care Products: Items such as nail polishes, hair sprays, aftershave lotions, cleansers, and shampoos often contain phthalates.  fda.gov Food Packaging and Processed Foods: Phthalates can leach into food from packaging materials and during processing. Diets high in dairy and meat have been associated with higher levels of phthalate exposure.  webmd.com Medical Devices: Some medical devices, including intravenous bags and tubing, contain phthalates to increase flexibility.  pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Household Items: Products like vinyl flooring, shower curtains, and certain furniture may contain phthalates.  toxicfreefuture.org Children's Toys: Some toys, especially those made from flexible plastics, can contain phthalates.  toxicfreefuture.org   Health Risks Associated with Phthalate Exposure Phthalates are known endocrine disruptors, meaning they can interfere with the body's hormonal systems. Potential health effects include: Reproductive Issues: Exposure has been linked to reproductive problems, including reduced fertility.  pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Developmental Problems: Prenatal exposure may lead to developmental issues in children.  pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Respiratory Issues: There is evidence suggesting a link between phthalate exposure and respiratory problems, such as asthma.  pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Metabolic Effects: Some studies have associated phthalate exposure with metabolic disorders, including insulin resistance and obesity.  pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov   Steps to Reduce Phthalate Exposure To minimize exposure to phthalates: Choose Phthalate-Free Products: Opt for personal care items labeled as phthalate-free. Limit Processed Food Intake: Reducing consumption of processed foods can decrease phthalate exposure. Use Alternatives to Plastic: Whenever possible, choose glass, stainless steel, or other non-plastic materials for food storage and household items. Stay Informed: Regularly check resources like the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep database to find products free from harmful chemicals. How You Can Take Action While Minnesota is leading the way, collective action is essential to drive nationwide change. Here are steps you can take: Support the Bill: If you're in Minnesota, contact your state legislators to express support for SF 188. You can find more information and track the bill's progress here. Sign Petitions: Look for petitions advocating for the reduction of phthalates in consumer products and add your voice. Stay Informed: Follow organizations like Consumer Reports and Clean Water Action, which are actively involved in this issue. Reduce Personal Exposure: Limit consumption of highly processed foods, use glass or stainless steel for food storage, and avoid products with "fragrance" listed as an ingredient, as it can be a source of phthalates. Active Petition to Support Minnesota's SF 188 As of now, there isn't a specific petition available for Minnesota's SF 188 bill. However, you can take proactive steps to support this legislation: Contact Legislators: Reach out to Minnesota state legislators to express your support for SF 188. Personalized messages can be impactful. Stay Informed: Monitor the bill's progress through the Minnesota Revisor's Office website. Conclusion Minnesota's initiative is a significant step toward addressing the pervasive issue of phthalate contamination. However, true accountability requires federal-level bans, a shift toward non-toxic alternatives, and a rethinking of industrial food production. By staying informed and taking action, we can collectively push for a healthier future.   Bibliography Consumer Reports. "Minnesota Senator Gustafson introduces bill to protect consumers from toxic plastic chemicals in food." January 21, 2025.  advocacy.consumerreports.org Food Safety Magazine. "Bill Introduced in Minnesota to Require Phthalate Testing for Packaged Foods." January 21, 2025.  food-safety.com Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. "SF 188 as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025)."  revisor.mn.gov Food & Wine. "Minnesota Just Became the First State to Target Plastic Chemicals in Food." January 22, 2025.  foodandwine.com Thank you for joining us on "SuperLife with Darin Olien." Let's continue to strive for a healthier, more informed world.   Research Summaries: "Phthalates and Their Impacts on Human Health" Authors: Ying Wang, Hongjun Zhu, and Yanan Kannan Summary: This study discusses the widespread use of phthalates as endocrine disruptors and their detrimental effects on human health. It highlights that phthalates are present in numerous products that come into contact with plastics during production, packaging, or delivery.  pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov "Critical Review on the Presence of Phthalates in Food and Evidence of Their Impact on Human Health" Authors: Giuseppe Latini, Valentina Del Vecchio, and Andrea Massaro Summary: This review examines the presence of phthalates in various foods and their potential health impacts, including their role in increasing the risk of developing allergies and asthma.  pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov "Why Phthalates Should Be Restricted or Banned from Consumer Products" Authors: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Summary: This article discusses how phthalates can leach into food from vinyl plastic equipment and materials, emphasizing the need for restrictions or bans due to associated health risks.  hsph.harvard.edu "Phthalates and Diet: A Review of the Food Monitoring and Epidemiology Data" Authors: Rolf U. Halden Summary: This review highlights epidemiological studies showing positive associations between the consumption of meats, discretionary fats, and dairy products with increased phthalate exposure.  ehjournal.biomedcentral.com "Personal Care Product Use Patterns in Association with Phthalate and Bisphenol A Exposure" Authors: Jessica T. Barson, John D. Meeker, and Kelly K. Ferguson Summary: This study investigates the relationship between personal care product usage and exposure to phthalates and BPA, finding significant associations that suggest these products are notable sources of exposure.  nature.com "What Are Phthalates and How Do They Affect Your Health?" Authors: National Center for Health Research Summary: This article provides an overview of phthalates as synthetic chemicals used to make plastics flexible and to add fragrance to products, discussing their role as endocrine disruptors and potential health effects, especially in young children.  center4research.org   Bibliography: Wang, Y., Zhu, H., & Kannan, Y. (2021). Phthalates and Their Impacts on Human Health. Frontiers in Public Health, 9, 1-8.  pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Latini, G., Del Vecchio, V., & Massaro, A. (2020). Critical Review on the Presence of Phthalates in Food and Evidence of Their Impact on Human Health. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(16), 5655.  pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (2019). Why Phthalates Should Be Restricted or Banned from Consumer Products.  hsph.harvard.edu Halden, R. U. (2014). Phthalates and Diet: A Review of the Food Monitoring and Epidemiology Data. Environmental Health, 13(1), 43.  ehjournal.biomedcentral.com Barson, J. T., Meeker, J. D., & Ferguson, K. K. (2023). Personal Care Product Use Patterns in Association with Phthalate and Bisphenol A Exposure. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, 33(1), 45-54.  nature.com National Center for Health Research. (2021). What Are Phthalates and How Do They Affect Your Health?.  center4research.org       What You'll Learn in This Episode: (00:00:00) Introduction – The toxic truth hiding in your everyday products. (00:03:19) What Are Phthalates? – The chemicals making plastics flexible (and your health fragile). (00:04:24) How Phthalates Get into Your Body – Food, air, water, and even medical devices. (00:05:50) The Devastating Health Effects of Phthalates – Endocrine disruption, infertility, and metabolic disease. (00:07:45) Why the U.S. Fails to Regulate Phthalates – The FDA, EPA, and corporate influence. (00:10:14) Why Europe Banned Phthalates (and the U.S. Didn't) – A look at the regulatory failures. (00:12:38) The Connection Between Phthalates & Infertility – How they are lowering sperm counts and harming pregnancy. (00:15:10) Processed Foods & Fast Foods—A Phthalate Hotspot – Why eating out could be dosing you with toxins. (00:18:49) The Hidden Dangers in Medical Devices – Why even hospitals aren't safe. (00:21:20) Minnesota's Groundbreaking SF 188 Bill – Why this legislation could change everything. (00:24:30) How Phthalates Are Even in Your Children's Toys – The shocking reality parents need to know. (00:27:15) The Impact of Phthalates on Weight Gain & Diabetes – How they disrupt metabolism. (00:30:07) The Fight for Transparency in the Food Industry – What's being done to expose these chemicals. (00:33:12) How to Reduce Your Phthalate Exposure – Simple swaps to detox your home and body. (00:36:40) What You Can Do Today – Advocacy, petitions, and making informed choices. (00:40:12) The Call to Action – Why raising awareness is the key to change.     Thank You to Our Sponsors: Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Use code DARIN for 10% off at fromourplace.com. Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off     Find More From Darin: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway: "Phthalates are everywhere—but they don't have to be inside you. Awareness is power, and it's time to fight back against the toxic chemicals hiding in plain sight."

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #607 is an hour of fresh, inventive visionary acoustic improvised music played by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, harmonica, ukulele and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts at the beginning of February 2025, today's show begins with the upbeat, vintage folk of “Around The Bend”, a pretty, whimsical song with a fine vocal and chiming ukulele from Mariam. “In The Grand Splendor Of Creation” is a pretty piece build on a pretty, bittersweet chord scheme and featuring a touching, rich and emotional vocal from Mariam over a pretty instrumental bed of ukulele, piano and congas and “May We All Hear Our Spirit Singing Out” is a rich, classically-leaning musical piece framing a gorgeous vocal and Native flute conversation from Mariam above Craig's thrumming Native drum heartbeat. The Gaea Star Band goes hard blues on the swaggering “Feel The Wind” with a fine vocal and visceral harmonica from Mariam and fat-fingered Chicago-flavored piano from Bob. “Step On The Button” is a lush, circular slice of minimalism with a ‘60s feel and a joyful, playful vocal from Mariam and “Change The World” weaves funk, Native American music, fusion, blues and visionary poetry into a rich, propulsive epic polished with another fine vocal from Mariam. “If You Know What Was In Your Heart” is an achingly pretty ballad with a haunting ‘50s feel and we complete today's show with the airy, prayerful “Do You Remember You're From The Starts Above?”, a gorgeous, love-filled island folk song driven along by Mariam's relaxed ukulele. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Greg and John wit MTSU AD Chris Massaro, talking MTSU athletics.

In this recording, Bentinho suggests that to recapture a sense of unity and love, we must be willing to let go of our habitual patterns of labeling and defining. By refraining from this mental activity, the veil of Samsara can be lifted, and we can reconnect with the underlying Oneness that permeates all of existence._________Follow Bentinho on Social Media:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTok_________Looking to deepen your connection with these teachings and connect to a sincere community of fellow students within a continuously inspiring environment?Join Massaro University: a home for the awakening student and the sincere seeker. Massaro University is an online community-based school (with super smooth mobile app and desktop browser options) designed to accelerate your awakening. The social environment encourages practice and connection; relationship-building, real-world integration and learning to walk the talk.Whether you access daily inspiring content as a free member or dive deeper with immersive membership, this is a new standard not only for learning and education, but also for community and culture. Awakening is your birthright. Explore the free app and try it out for yourself. Download Massaro University on any app store to get started: https://www.bentinhomassaro.com/massarouniversity

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #606 is an hour of visionary acoustic improvised music played by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, harmonica, ukulele, acoustic guitar, shruti box and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and vocals and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in late January of 2025, today's show begins with the upbeat, folky “Family Of Light”, a gospel-tinged folk song with skipping congas from Craig and fine vocal from Mariam. “Channel Brightly As We All Manifest” is an intense, sparse raga with beautiful Native flute and expressive vocals from Mariam over Bob's classic motif and “Spirit Sisters Of The Ancient Grove” is a gorgeous, light song set in motion by Mariam's chiming mandolin and rootsy harmonica. “Sing Down The Walls” is a powerful gospel song originally recorded for Mariam's “Gaea Star Crystal” LP and “Yemanja” from the “Gaea Star Goddesses” LP is presented powerfully with fine interlocking vocals from Mariam and Bob. “Rooms Of Doubt”, also from the “Gaea Star Crystal” album is a powerful song of resistance in the face of powerful forcesa and is expressed today with particular passion. We conclude today's show with the powerful minor blues of “Standing Ones Of Peace”, a powerful, fundamental minor blues with fine contributions from the ensemble supporting Mariam's impassioned, bluesy vocal. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

On a bitterly cold January the Gaea Star Band gathers around the stove in the studio at Singing Brook to record Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #605, an hour of emotional, compelling, powerful improvised music and songs by Mariam Massaro with Mariam on vocals, acoustic 6- and 12-string guitars, ukulele, dulcimer, Celtic harp, Native flute and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and backing vocals towards the end and Craig Harris on Native low drum and congas. Recorded live, today's show begins with the rich, gentle-yet-powerful “So Many Veils”, a gorgeous folk song with a deeply powerful and affecting vocal from Mariam above tight acoustic guitar, imaginative piano and Ringo-esque conga work from Craig. “Here We Are Again” is a flowing raga based around Mariam's DADGAD tuned 12-string acoustic guitar, a meditation on circles and cycles and “The Snow Queen” is a beautifully classical-sounding winter song with lush, pillowy chording from Bob on piano and Mariam on ukulele and imaginative, range-y vocals and “I Am Bountiful” derives a powerful, rocking primitivism from Mariam's percussive mandolin, skipping congas and suspended, rhythmic piano. Mariam plugs in her crisp, rich-sounding dulcimer for the driving, throbbing “To The Glory”, a beautiful song with excellent ensemble work and a precise, virtuosic vocal that wraps evocatively and intuitively around the pretty, imaginative cadences. “Solare” continues the Gaea Star Band winter tradition of including a sunny, summery song during particularly cold spells and this version is driving, powerful and decorated in another fine vocal from Mariam. We conclude today's show with inspired takes on Mariam's “We Call In The Elements” and “Fire In Our Bellies” from her “Vision Quest” LP. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

In the second hour of the Chase and Big Joe Show, the guys started off with their question of the day. What is one snack you can avoid? Let us know on the Show. Later in the hour, Chase and Big Joe chatted with Chris Massaro to talk about Blue Bloods in the Rounds for the MTSU NIL collective. Massaro shared a few laughs with the guys as well.  To end the show as always with celebrity birthdays and what day is it. Listen to hear more. 

Chase and Big Joe chatted with Chris Massaro to talk about Blue Bloods in the Rounds for the MTSU NIL collective. Massaro shared a few laughs with the guys as well. Listen to hear more.

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #604 is an hour of improvised visionary music played on a frozen, still January day in 2025 at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts. The Gaea Star Band featuring Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, kalimba, dulcimer, 4- and 8-string ukulele, mandolin, Celtic harp, harmonica and acoustic guitar, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native low drum begin this dynamic, inspired hour with the gentle, acoustic guitar-led minor ballad “I Am Spirit Manifest” before bringing in the varied, evocative “In The Full Moon”, a pulsing, jazzy composition featuring chiming Celtic harp, throbbing low drum and flights of majestic Native flute. “Let's Slow Right Down” is a bittersweet, drifting coda to “In The Full Moon” with graceful, distant, echoing Native flute and gorgeous in-the-moment composition on the piano. “Grateful For The Memories” is a whimsical folk song with a fine vocal and tight, ringing 8-string ukulele from Mariam and hard blues piano from Bob. Mariam creates a wonderful elasticity on her ringing dulcimer that provides a framework for Bob's chordal support on the gorgeous, mystical “Happy I Am” and mournful, unhurried kalimba ushers in the unusual, circular “There's Only One Way”, a wonderfully melancholic, majestic moment of achingly pretty minimalism is held in frame by Bob's Prokofiev-derived piano movements and Mariam's powerful melody. “Oh Mother Earth” is the major-keyed analog to Mariam's powerful song “I Am The Mother Earth” and in this expansive, joyful framework, driven along by Mariam's crisp mandolin, becomes a piece of front-porch Americana. We finish today's varied, inspired show with an upbeat version of Mariam's island song “Lead Me Down”. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #603 is our first show of 2025 and was recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts on January 6th featuring the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin, shruti box, dulcimer and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. The band begins appropriately with the blues rock of “Happy New Year”, a driving, dynamic song with a fine vocal from Mariam before easing into the colorful Celtic drone of “Blessing Our Lives With Light”, a lovely, epic moon song in several movements with rich harmonic detail in the vocals and piano. “Rai Train To Heaven” is a rich, mystical ballad filled with sweeping vocals and Native flute explorations from Mariam and “Oh, The Ice Has Returned To The River”” is a whispered winter ballad swept along by Mariam's chiming acoustic guitar and bluesy piano interjections from Bob. “Reflect The Light” is a rocking minor workout with an inspired lyric from Mariam and driving congas from Craig and “Wind Over The Water” is a rich drone underpinned by Mariam's shruti box and given forward motion with fine vocals, piano and congas. “Holy Ones Of Light” is a beautiful, buoyant high energy folk song with propulsive mandolin work from Mariam and “Arise” from Mariam's “Vision Quest” album is presented with an effortless, skipping energy and a lovely vocal from Mariam. “Sail To The Realms”, the opening track of Mariam's album “Gaea Star Crystal” is given an uptempo, high energy reading full of energy and emotion. We close the show today with an evocative, pitch-perfect version of Mariam's “Restore” from the “Vision Quest” album. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #602 is an hour of visionary improvised acoustic music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, singing bowl, acoustic guitar, mandolin and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in late December of 2024, today's show begins with concise, pretty minor ballad “I Am Enough” featuring a fine vocal from Mariam above Bob's kinetic, searching piano and Craig's steady congas groove. “Oh The River” begins as a sweet, major key folk song until it slowly morphs into a jazzy workout that evokes the return of a beautifully chaotic Spring. “Let's Turn The Page” is an ambitious, spacious ballad sprinkled with Native flute and gorgeous vocals and “Open Every Day” is a fine, imaginative, focused version of the track from Mariam's “Gaea Star Crystal” album. “That Golden Glow Within” takes shape around the stately, undulating drone of Mariam's crystal singing bowl, her hushed, whispered vocal and expressive flute passages and is slowly, intentionally raised into a beautiful, touching piece that evokes classical art song with a particular nod to Schubert in the way Mariam's lovely, understated vocals and flute make the most of Bob's formal, consonant cadences. “Open Every Day” is dancing, exotic Eastern European-flavored whimsy from the “Gaea Star Crystal” album and “In The Middle Of The Night” is a deep and beautiful midnight reflection built around Mariam's chiming mandolin and dynamic, slowly coalescing piano movements from Bob. Mariam strums her warm, intimate baritone ukulele for the affecting “When You Touch Me”, a standout of the “Smooth Sailin' Love Songs” album that receives a sinuous, deeply emotional reading with powerful congas from Craig over the tight mandolin and symphonic piano. “Receiving Misty, Misty Rain” slides slowly and effortlessly from floating, open gospel ballad to focused, driving minimalist jazz fusion and “Shine Brightly” floats in on cascades of Native flute, a beautiful, impressionistic tone poem with imaginative ensemble playing from the band and a powerful, dynamic vocal from Mariam. Beautifully impressionistic and featuring a deep heartbeat from Craig's Native drum, “Shine Brightly” cedes the stage for today's inspired closer, the pretty island song “Shamiyaya”, originally appearing on Maraim's “Release” album, evoking the islands on this deep winter day. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #601 is an hour of improvised visionary acoustic music performed by The Gaea Star Band featuring Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin, crystal bowl, mandolin and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in mid-December of 2024, today's show begins with the relaxed, slowly unwinding winter anthem “The Snow Queen”, a lovely folk song that paints winter with rich descriptive stanzas from Mariam. “Somebody Before You” is a rich and beautiful ballad featuring a gorgeous vocal and sweeping Native flute passages from Mariam and expressive piano from Bob and “Blessed Are The Peacemakers” is a dancing, energized minor ballad led by Mariam's chiming mandolin and Craig's propulsive conga work. “Star Ray” is a gorgeous and deeply emotional peace, simultaneously sweet and driving, with affecting, sweeping vocals from Mariam and “Trail Of Light” is a pretty, open folk gospel song propelled by Mariam's tight ukulele strumming and “Sail On” from the “Vision Quest” album appears in a gorgeous, soulful rendition that sustains the magical ukulele-piano interplay of the original supporting Mariam's powerful vocal. “May I Be The Reflection” is a spacious, minimalist arrangement that creates a vast space to feature a fine, evocative conversation between Mariam's powerful lyrics and Native flute passages that seem to fill the horizon and we close today with “Full Moon #2”, a beautifully unusual ode to the night sky that evokes moonlit vistas with clever chording and unusual melody.   Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal #600 is an hour of visionary improvised music and songs by Mariam Massaro played by Mariam on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, kalimba, Celtic harp, marimba, ukulele and mandolin and Bob Sherwood on piano. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in early December of 2024, today's show begins with a eulogy for Puffy the cat who left us after 17 years today, “Ode To Puffy”. A powerful take of Mariam's “Reborn” continues the eulogy for a truly excellent cat and “Game Of Life” is a bouncing, playful folk song with a fine vocal from Mariam and dancing piano ostinatos from Bob. “May We All Find Our Peace Of Balance” grows like a flower from the ending of the prior piece with a soaring, expressive Native flute solo from Mariam and builds into a beautiful, stately ballad featuring rich piano from Bob and a compelling, extended conversation between Mariam's solemn, soaring vocal and her Native flute. “Release, Revive, Relax” is a minimalist, ambient piece built on a tight framework of marimba and piano and “La Luna” is a fantastical ballad with a gorgeous vocal from Mariam accompanied by kalimba and piano. Mariam's chiming mandolin holds the fort for the whispering, evocative “Walk In Truth With The Maiden Of Peace”, a gorgeous, prayerful, extended ballad with a sweeping, expressive vocal from Mariam and Mariam's “White Buffalo Calf Woman” receives a solemn, reverent treatment with beautiful, unwinding vocals and Native flute interpolations from Mariam and Bob's formalist, Prokofiev-influenced piano from Bob. We conclude today's reverent, deep tribute to a very beloved cat with the sparkling, playful and beautifully rendered “Shamiyaya”. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Church on Wheels Chris Massaro is the Director of Mission Advancement for the Biking for Babies organization and our guest on this episode. Chris talks about how his love for sports began at a young age and continued into his college years. His relationship with our Lord grew in college at Vanderbilt University and later at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Chris's time at the seminary shaped his understanding of virtue, courage to witness the Gospel, and made him a better man. Chris talks about his saintly devotions and his favorite Bible passage and how they affect his life. The main topic of his interview is the organization Biking for Babies which exists to renew the Culture of Life in society. Biking for Babies works with young adults and trains them to develop relationships with pregnancy and maternity centers. These ongoing relationships are central to the organization's mission to help women and families who face unplanned pregnancies. The funds raised by the bike rides are distributed to the pregnancy and maternity centers who have a relationship with Biking for Babies. Chris talks about how the redemptive suffering experienced for 600 miles on a bike can be offered to God for the suffering experienced by an unplanned pregnancy. He wants all listeners to know that God loves you, desires a deep relationship with you, and wants you to share that relationship with others! Biking for Babies - Renewing the Culture of Life 

Live from Miami, Chase and Joe are joined by MTSU Athletic Director Chris Massaro, Head Men's Basketball Coach Nick McDevitt, and Head Football Coach Derek Mason

Today on Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #599 we present an hour of visionary acoustic improvised music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, mandolin, acoustic 6- and 12-string guitar, ukulele and sitar, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in late November of 2024, today's show begins with the stately, romantic “Open Wide Our Hearts”, a brisk folk song with tight acoustic guitar from Mariam, followed by “Listen To The Calling Of Your Spirit” is a mystical, reverent piece built around Mariam's alternately-tuned 12-string Martin acoustic guitar. “Mother Earth We Love You” is a beautifully mysterious minor-keyed folk song featuring a fine vocal and imaginative, gainfully-arranged classical piano from Bob. “I Want To Be A Witness” spins and stretches the theme of the previous song in a harmonically unusual frame and features a gorgeous melody over Craig's steady, supportive conga groove. Lovely, deep folk mode is achieved with the lilting “Into The Mighty Waves”, a deeply affecting, endlessly unwinding poem over a gently supporting carpet of sound from the ensemble. We close with a suite of two mystical ragas as Mariam strums her exotic sitar; the floating, evanescent “Sri Padma Lakshmi” and its frenetic, energized sister “Lotus Queens”, closing today's show with a flourish.   Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #598 is an hour of visionary acoustic improvisational music recorded live by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on acoustic guitar, vocals, native flute, ukulele and harp, Bob Sherwood on piano and percussion, Robin Rooney on djimbe and vocals and Craig Harris on congas and native drums.  Taped at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts, in November of 2024, today's show begins with the lush, hazy summer ode “Locust Flowers”, a gorgeous and hallucinogenic song featuring an evocative vocal from Mariam and deeply emotional piano from Bob.  “To The River” is an upbeat folk song led by Mariam's driving acoustic guitar that morphs through mystical variations and “Luminous Light” brings a veiled and lovely minor key into play with alternately drifting and jazzy piano statements from Bob over Craig's relentless heartbeat.  “We All Live Under The Blue Sky” is a powerful song of unity driven forward by Mariam's ukulele and a groovy wall of rhythm from Craig, Robin and Bob.  “To The Way It Was” is a powerful, gospel-influenced rocker with a fine vocal from Mariam and “Sweet Nia Sails Away” is a solemn, evocative tone poem that wafts along on waves of celtic harp from Mariam, a song of praise for the passing of her beloved cat. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #597 is an hour of visionary, improvised acoustic music played dynamically by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, harmonica, Native flute, mandolin, ukulele, acoustic guitar, mandolin and dulcimer, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in early November of 2024, today's show begins with the mystical, slow rocker “When Unicorns Roamed Freely”, a mesmerizing piece led by Craig's fundamental low drum pulse and Mariam's chiming dulcimer before easing into the languid, aching “Come To The Table Of Love”, a pretty love ballad with a fine, leaping melody from Mariam and fine accompaniment from the whole ensemble.  “Ways Of Life” is a Ray Charles-like blues with hypnotic piano motifs and rocking solo harmonica from Mariam and “Guided By Love” is a beautiful folk song led by Mariam's rhythmic ukulele strumming and dancing, wide-intervaled melody.  “Enter In” is another powerfully mesmerizing, mystical piece, this time framed by Mariam's chiming mandolin and a deep, booming piano motif from Bob that subcommunicates a deeply buried, obscured power in contrast with Mariam's gossamer, dancing melody.  Today's hour finishes with an energized, rhythmic medley of two songs from Mariam, “Distant Star” and “This Is The Way”, closing the show with a powerful, driving groove supported by steady conga work from Craig. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #596 was recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington Massachusetts in late October of 2024 and is an hour of visionary acoustic improvised music played by the Gaea Star Band featuring Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, ukuleles, steel and nylon string acoustic guitars and electric guitar, Bob Sherwood on piano and bass guitar and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas. Today's show begins with the beautiful, pastoral “Like A Brand New Day”, a pretty, light song with a classical Neopolitan feel before we move to the “Gaea Star Goddesses” album's “Isis”, a reverent, celestial prayer with a fine vocal from Mariam. “Pacha Mama” and “Amaru Machay” follow, both tracks from the “Gaea Star Goddesses” album, the first a bright celebration with a classic folk feel, the second beginning as a solemn, reverent psalm before lifting off to Dionysian abandon with powerful work from the band. “Oya Thunderqueen” from the same album is a rocking, New Orleans-flavored rocker with tight electric rhythm guitar work from Mariam over Bob's barrel role piano and “Heights Of Love” comes from the “Gaea Star Crystal” album with the band taking it up yet another notch with this powerful rocker. “Queen Of Heaven”, also from today's featured LP “Gaea Star Goddesses”, is a rich, complex anthem performed flawlessly by the band and featuring overdubs of bass guitar, Native drum and vocals and flute from Mariam. “We Call In The Wind” is a powerful, fundamental medicine song with a beautiful, jazzy refrain and a driving performance from the band propelled by Craig's powerful conga groove. “Pele” is a sunny Hawaiian reggae workout played drum-tight by the ensemble led by Mariam's tiny soprano ukulele and wide, leaping melody and “I Am The Mother Earth” closes today's show with a powerful, mystical musical journey accompanying a fundamental, powerful prayer from Mariam in conversation with her Native flute. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #595 is an hour of visionary acoustic improvised music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele and Celtic harp, Bob Sherwood on piano and vocals and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in October 2024, today's show begins with the beautiful, meditative “Continue On”, a raga-like piece with delicate congas from Craig and gossamer, sweeping piano from Bob framing Mariam's powerful, soaring vocal. Reaching a tempestuous crescendo, the song is followed by Mariam's ocean prayer “Yemanja”, written for the “Gaea Star Goddesses” LP. Growing like an incoming tide, “Yemanja” features a show, powerful build, inspired, interweaving vocals from Mariam and Bob and a powerful, fundamental groove. “Celebrate Life” is a beautiful, spacious folk song led by Mariam's steady, chiming mandolin and revealing a powerful, universal message and “Let's Slip Away” is a kinetic, sunny piece of modern gospel/classical music with a stately, shifting piano theme supporting an inspired vocal from Mariam. “Bless Our Lives” is a lovely, deeply affecting minimalist groove with shifting meters from congas and piano and a lush, sweeping melody that mutates and evolves through jazz and Afro Cuban grooves and “Mighty Is The Force Of Nature” is a powerful slow anthem led by a powerful duet between Mariam's prayerful vocals and widescreen Native flute passages. We complete today's hour with the powerful, shifting journey of “Let's Dream A New Story”, an imaginative trip through styles bound together by Mariam's powerful lyric. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #594 is an hour of improvised acoustic visionary music played by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, 12-string acoustic guitar, Celtic harp, mandolin and shruti box, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live in mid-October of 2024 at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massacusetts, today's show begins with a spirited, uplifting take of Mariam's classic “Reborn” from her “Vision Quest” LP which yields to the blustery, unsettled weather of “Have Faith”, a dramatic piece with fine classical piano from Bob and a powerful vocal from Mariam. “Oh The Full Moon” is a uniquely gorgeous, simple ballad brought in by Mariam's sweeping, swirling Celtic harp and lush vocal and carried by Bob's granitic, deeply empotional piano motif. “Birch Grove” is a fantastical, magical forest song led by Mariam's mysterious vocal and chiming mandolin and “May We All Be In The Right Place” is another beautiful melody dressed in lush classical flourishes and swaths of sweeping, soaring Native flute and “Hello It's Been A While” is a somber, powerful raga based on Mariam's DADGAD-tuned 12-string acoustic guitar. In honor of World Indigenous Peoples Day we close today's show with “Honoring The Elders”, another stately raga propelled by Craig's fundamental pulse and Mariam's sitar-like 12-string guitar. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #593 is an hour of visionary acoustic improvised music presented by The Gaea Star Band featuring Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, dulcimer, Celtic harp and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas. Recorded live in early October of 2024 at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts, today's show begins with a lively, energized rendition of Mariam's “Thistle In The Wind” from her “For The Children” LP. The Gaea Star Band supports Mariam's retelling of the story of “Painty The Turtle”, another song from the children's record. “Oh The Rain” is an altogether more grown up effort, a rich, psychedelic cloud of rainy imagery featuring Craig's heartbeat Native drum and a fine, soaring vocal from Mariam. “Constant Flow” is a funky, Ray Charles influenced workout with fine rain poetry from Mariam and hip, bluesy piano from Bob that settles into an inspiring Native flute feature and “Wind Over The Water” is a delicate Celtic harp fantasy from Mariam supported by Craig's fundamental drums and Bob's alternately modern, angular piano passages alternating with deeply European-influenced sections to support Mariam's gorgeous Native flute work. “Look Into My Eyes” is a sprightly, modal workout led by Mariam's chiming dulcimer and fine vocal and “Back Us Up Oh Angels” is an energized reading of Mariam's gospel rocker from the “Gaea Star Crystal” LP. Also from “Gaea Star Crystal” is the operatic, Verdian “Sing Down The Walls” and we complete today's show with the deeply dynamic “Oh Just Let It Be” featuring another fine vocal from Mariam and imaginative, developing piano from Bob. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

In this recording, Bentinho explains how to let go of the constant need to change and fix yourself, so you can discover your natural state of pure Awareness. This journey will help you redefine your perception of reality, leading you to a deeper sense of well-being and happiness. _________Follow Bentinho on Social Media:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTok_________Looking to deepen your connection with these teachings and connect to a sincere community of fellow students within a continuously inspiring environment?Join Massaro University: a home for the awakening student and the sincere seeker. Massaro University is an online community-based school (with super smooth mobile app and desktop browser options) designed to accelerate your awakening. The social environment encourages practice and connection; relationship-building, real-world integration and learning to walk the talk.Whether you access daily inspiring content as a free member or dive deeper with immersive memberships, this is a new standard not only for learning and education, but also for community and culture. Awakening is your birthright. Explore the free app and try it out for yourself. Download Massaro University on any app store to get started: https://www.bentinhomassaro.com/massarouniversity

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Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #592 is an hour of compelling, visionary acoustic improvised music played by the Gaga Star Band with Miriam Massacre on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin, marimba and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Produced and recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in September of 2024, today's show begins with the jazzy, effervescent rocker “Celebrate Diversity”, a high-energy workout that earns its title with forays into all the favorite music's of the Gaga Star Band. “Carry Me Into Your Heart” is a gorgeous, delicate, shimmering ballad led by Miriam's plaintive acoustic guitar and emotive vocal and “I Am Enough” develops slowly from a beautiful Native flute and piano invention into a rich, sweeping ballad with a lush, echoing vocal from Miriam in conversation with her soaring Native flute. “Double Winged Dragonfly” is a song that often finds its way into the Gaga Star Crystal Radio Hour, always in a radically different form. On today's show it receives a Northern Appalachian feel with a spry bluegrass rhythm flowing from Miriam's chiming mandolin, accompanied ably and with energy by piano and congas. “Dream On” is a fine, bright folk song with a true, lovely vocal from Miriam above a driving groove that leans ever more towards the blues. “Freedom” is a rousing protest folk song given an energized reading and a powerful vocal, and “Vision Quest” from Miriam's LP of the same name rocks with a gorgeous, fundamental power and sense of mystery and adventure that rivals the original, with Miriam's powerful, driving marimba creating a tight, compelling braid of sound with Craig's Native drum and Bob's far eastern piano touches. Today's show closes with the uncompromising rocker “Trust” and the band hits it with a ferocious, tight attack that sends Mariam's powerful prayer home. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

We talk to CEO Simone Massaro about how BaxEnergy is revolutionizing renewable energy management. Their groundbreaking software solutions that are making clean energy more efficient and accessible. And the company's recent acquisition by Yokogawa Electric Corporation will open doors for making their solutions better and more widespread. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Pardalote Consulting - https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.com Allen Hall: Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I'm your host, Allen Hall, joined by my co host, Joel Saxum. Today, we're honored to have with us Dr. Simone Massaro CEO of BaxEnergy. And BaxEnergy has established itself as a leading provider of software solutions for the renewable energy sector. Industry. Since its founding in 2010, the company has been at the forefront of developing cutting edge asset performance and renewable energy management systems under Dr. Massaro's leadership, BaxEnergy has gained recognition for its innovative approach to optimizing renewable energy assets, including wind farms and their solution helps energy companies monitor, analyze and enhance The performance of the renewable installations, ultimately making clean energy more efficient and accessible. And in a significant development this year, BaxEnergy was acquired by Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a global leader in the industrial automation and control industry. This strategic move is set to bolster BaxEnergy's position in the renewable energy market and open doors to new technologies and markets. And that's what I want to talk about today. Dr. Massaro is here today to share his insights on BaxEnergy's journey. They're groundbreaking work in renewable energy management and the exciting future ahead following the Yokogawa acquisition. Simone, welcome to the show. It's great to be here. Thank you. Was that an adequate introduction? Because you guys are doing so much at BaxEnergy. It is amazing the capabilities you're providing to the renewable industry. Simone Massaro: Yeah, I mean, BaxEnergy is essentially a software solution provider. And is focused on doing one thing and one thing only, which is making renewable energy more affordable for everyone. And the way that we do that is by making the power plants more efficient. BaxEnergy is creating and delivering the software solution that is taking control of the renewable energy power plants, and is actually making them more efficient. In other words it's taking all the aspects of the power plants that are difficult to handle the dark side of the renewable energy and is transforming it into something more efficient. Our history as commenced about 10 years ago with the development of a solution, which was optimizing wind farms. And was focused on wind energy. And then from that, we evolved into solar energy, hydroelectrical energy, geothermal energy. And nowadays we're working a lot with hydrogen, which is a little bit of the forefront of energy storage. Not many people realize how difficult it is to work with renewable energy because renewable energy are by nature uncontrollable. The reason is that the source of the energy itself, the sun or the wind. They are at their source. They are uncontrollable. They are not depending on the will of the man. So we we wanted to have energy on demand, but in reality, the sun is shining and the wind is blowing on a completely different schedule. So our focus is to make sure that it is possible to create a balance on the n...

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #591 is an hour of improvised, visionary acoustic music featuring The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, melody harp, ukulele, Native flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin and shruti box, Bob Sherwood on piano, Craig Harris on Native drum and congas and today's special guest singer and percussionist Robin Rooney. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in mid-September, 2024, today's show begins with the peaceful, relaxed, rich groove of “Wake Up, It's Morning!”, a prayerful tone poem featuring beautiful call and response vocals from Mariam and Robin and “The Wind, She's Dancing” is a gorgeous folk song led by Mariam's chiming acoustic guitar and more fine vocal work from Mariam and Robin. “My Body Is A Living Temple Of Love” is a languid minor exploration with beautiful melodies and fine drum work from Craig and Robin and “Oh, May The Wind Bring You Light” is a fantastical, spacious, hypnotizing song with gossamer vocals, beautiful classical piano flourishes and sweeping Native flute. “Hello, Hello, Oh Beautiful One” is a rich raga based on a drone from Mariam's shruti box and a call-and-response vocal setup from Mariam and Robin that opens into a spacious musical wonder of space and economy. Mariam strums her bright, dancing mandolin for “We're Flowing Like Spirit”, a mystical forest song energized by powerful drums and expressive piano. Closing today's show is a powerful, tight, rollicking take on Mariam's island song “Lead Me Down” with excellent contributions from the whole ensemble. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Louis Massaro is the original founder of Neighbors Moving & Storage and he grew it to an 8-figure company. He later sold the company to start Moving Mastery, which he's been doing for the last 8 years, to help many moving company owners. He also co-founded Smartmoving , which is Wade's and so many other moving company owner's choice of CRM. Louis will be one of the key speakers at the upcoming Moving Titan Retreat this October.   Learn more and connect with Louis Massaro: Louis' website: https://www.louismassaro.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louismassaro  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louismassaro  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louismassaro/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/louismassaro   Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/   Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/   This episode is sponsored by: SmartMoving - CRM system that helps moving companies create growth and run their businesses seamlessly. https://www.smartmoving.com/   Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/   Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/   USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/   About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. https://2collegebrothers.com/   Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade's website: https://2collegebrothers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/  

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #590 is an hour of dynamic, visionary acoustic improvised music played by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, ukulele, dulcimer, acoustic guitar and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and vocals and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in September 2024, today's show begins with the energized, upbeat folk song “Golden Sun”, a pretty piece driven by Mariam's fine vocal and dancing ukulele.  “Full Moon” is a laid back, mysterious piece featuring a fine ensemble of piano, congas and acoustic guitar and the driving blues of “Wake You Up, Humanity” features fat-fingered barrelhouse piano from Bob and a fine vocal from Mariam. “Standing Ones Of Peace” from Mariam's “Vision Quest” album is interpreted as a spacious, beautiful folk song led by fine vocals and authoritatize, defining dulcimer from Mariam and “Many Seeds Have Fallen” from the same album is cast as a swirling, gorgeous, mysterious exploration with expressive vocals and imaginative piano.  “Ladies Of The Lake” from the “Gaea Star Goddesses” album is presented faithfully, a beautiful and deeply mysterious piece with a rich, evocative harmonic framework that flatters the player.  “Coming Home” is a Bob's song and he presents it with a fine vocal and excellent interplay from the band with Craig's driving congas and Mariam's chiming dulcimer and echoing Native flute.  “All Life Unfolds” is a gorgeous raga from Mariam which she leads on her droning, fundamental dulcimer and beautiful, prayerful vocal with imaginative piano from Bob and deep drumming from Craig.  “Spectacular Colors, It's Your Time To Shine” is a swirling, mysterious autumn piece with mesmerizing piano and a fine, dancing, echoing vocal from Mariam and we finish today's show with Mariam's beautiful, simple lullaby “Night Is Near” from the “For The Children” album.   Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Quem conta a história de quem perde? A Iália de 94, a um pênalti do tetra, tinha muitos pontos de contato e semelhanças com o Brasil que conquistou a taça na final nos estados Unidos. A gente conta tudo sobre o time de Baggio e Baresi, Zola e Maldini, Sacchi e Massaro. 

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #589 is an inspired hour of visionary acoustic improvisational music played by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, shruti box, mandolin, acoustic guitar and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and bass guitar and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum and again featuring special guest, prominent Turkish folk artist Ludingirra Ozdemir on vocals and Saz, a guitar-like instrument that incorporates microtonal scales.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in early September of 2024, today's show begins with the relaxed, mystical strains of “Oh Summer Day”, a beautiful improvisation characterized by a three-way dialogue between Mariam's vocal and Native flute and Ludingirra's Saz.  “Early In The Morning” is another staid, spacious piece with a gorgeous vocal from Mariam and imaginative, compelling piano from Bob and Ludingirra takes center stage on vocals with his exotic, deeply reverent “Ela Ciozlu Pirim Geldi”.  Mariam then picks up her chiming mandolin for the lush, magical “Slow Down”, a pretty ballad that increases up in energy until Bob's gorgeous classical piano coda and “Youldum” is another powerful, meditative, unusual piece from Ludingirra featuring fine backup vocals and Native flute from Mariam.  “Here We Go All Over Again” is a pretty folk song from Mariam led by her lovely vocal and acoustic guitar and featuring Bob on bass guitar and “Reborn” from Mariam's “Vision Quest” album is given a powerful reading with Craig's driving congas, more bass guitar from Bob and a fine vocal from Mariam.  We conclude today's show with Mariam's powerful Goddess/environmental anthem “Queen Of Heaven” from the “Gaea Star Goddesses” album. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Jared Friedman, a Computational Product Manager at Walter P Moore, joins Most Podern to discuss the challenges and opportunities of incorporating embodied carbon calculations into the design process. The conversation discusses It emphasizes the importance of starting early in design, how to handle inevitable uncertainties, and the outsize role that data plays in delivering a sustainable building project. The conversation also touches on the role of policies and regulations in driving sustainability efforts, the need for better data collection and communication, and the potential for new solutions and technologies in the future. About Jared Jared Friedman is a computational product manager at Walter P Moore, a global engineering firm with offices around the world. He is a licensed architect, with a B.Arch from Carnegie Mellon University and a Masters in Design Studies with a focus on Computation and Robotics from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Jared has deep experience in parametric design, robotics, and construction technology. He's worked at places like Massaro, BuroHappold, and WeWork; and has previously taught seminars on BIM and computational design at Columbia's GSAPP. He's also the author of the ec3-python-wrapper, an open source python package that makes it easier for Python developers to work with the Building Transparency EC3 API. Connecting with Jared Jared on LinkedIn Matterflows.com Keywords embodied carbon, design process, early calculations, uncertainties, large dataset, computational designers, tools, workflows, policies, regulations, data collection, communication, new solutions, technologies Chapter List 00:00 Personal Background and Interest in Sustainability 01:42 Sustainability in Personal and Professional Life 05:48 Computational Design as an Augmentation 07:13 Understanding Embodied Carbon 11:04 Introduction and Background 13:27 Recommendations and Guidelines for Embodied Carbon 16:06 Policies and Requirements for Embodied Carbon 19:04 Role of Computational Designers in Sustainability Practice 21:14 Customized Software and Plugins for Embodied Carbon Analysis 28:02 Interoperability and Openness in the Industry 31:07 EC3 and the Importance of Data in Embodied Carbon Analysis 38:36 The Future of Embodied Carbon Analysis 44:27 Data Practice and Backfilling Data 47:27 Risk Aversion and Trying New Things 49:19 Optimism for the Future of Sustainability in the Built Environment

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #588 is an hour of dynamic, visionary acoustic improvised music played by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, 4- and 8-string ukulele, shruti box, mandolin and dulcimer, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas and featuring today's special guest, Turkish singer and folk musician Ludimirra Ozdemir on vocals and playing his richly resonant Saz, a stringed instrument similar to a guitar.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in late August of 2024, today's show begins with the varied, imaginative “Raise My Voice In Praise”, a rich, evocative song featuring fine instrumental contributions from the whole combo supporting a beautiful, sweeping vocal from Mariam.  “Transform” is a steady, powerful gospel-like song built on a two-chord motif from the piano and “Star Ray” begins as a delicate, tonally floating whisper and builds gracefully into a beautiful cathedral of sound with a lush, emotional ballet between Mariam's vocal and her Native flute.  “Make New Friends” appropriates a children's song to spin a musically rich, mysterious tale about rescuing a stuck deer in the deep winter before spinning into a powerful, gospel-pitched coda of rich vocal and stately piano.  The band slips seamlessly into a mysterious, swirling minor and a mirror-image of the previous piece emerges, a night to the day that has passed, lit with moonlight, plaintive and formal.  “Let's Realign” is an energetic, powerful folk reel led by Mariam's chiming mandolin that grows in power until settling into a beautiful piano coda supporting a hushed, whispered vocal from Mariam.  Ludimirra's arresting, powerful song “My Soul's Deepest Longing” rises unhurried from a beautiful mesh of Saz and Native flute, his powerful vocal performance arriving as if from a great distance.  This piece travels from the Turkish steppes to the frozen north as Bob's Prokofiev-sourced piano parts push and pull at the eastern modes.  Mariam floats in to close today's show with the solemn, powerful “Honor Your Spirit”, a concluding prayer that stretches and pulls the music in intriguing Afro-Cuban directions.  Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Today on Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #587 we present an hour of visionary acoustic improvisation music featuring the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, acoustic guitar, ukulele, mandolin, Native flute and shruti box, Bob Sherwood on piano and drums and Ludimirra Ozdemir on vocals and Saz.  Recorded live at Singing Bridge Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts, today's dynamic show begins with the driving, syncopated “Know Yourself”, a varied groove with a fine vocal from Mariam.  “Alive In The Beauty” is another driving, swinging piece that finds a powerful confluence between western and eastern modalities and “Find Your Rhythm” features dynamic saz figurations decorated with soaring Native flute from Mariam and driving, unrelenting drums rhythms from Bob.  “Tall Trees” is a gorgeous, languid, reverent tone poem built around Bob's modernist, minimalist piano work that ascribes interesting variations to Mariam's fine vocal and lyrical Native flute and “I Found You” is a fantastical, Dyonisian celebration with Mariam's mystical lyric, circling, diving Native flute, Ludimirra's winding string work and Bob's driving, surprising hand drum grooves.  “Tall Trees” is a gorgeous, minimalist folk song with a pretty, repetitive harmonic framework set up by Mariam's chiming mandolin and Bob's stately piano that is repeatedly, seductively pulled into the minor with Ludimirra's eastern modes on the saz.  “I Found You” is a triumphantly successful hybrid of western 12 tone modes and eastern modal drone driven by Ludimirra's questing, questioning Saz with Gershwinesque piano comments from Bob supporting a powerful, unwinding lyric from Mariam.  One of today's standouts is Mariam's “Calling Us Home” from the “Release” album, presented powerfully and imaginatively by the band and supporting a fine vocal from Mariam.   We conclude today's show with a languid, rich coda of “Calling Us Home” that showcases beautiful Native flute from Mariam and virtuosically rendered Saz from Ludimirra. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

In this recording, Bentinho begins by pointing out that, by noticing our distractions, we are also able to notice that which is never distracted. From this relaxed and more focused level of attention, we can then begin to deconstruct the unconscious assumptions that cause us to imagine that the world seemingly "out there" has an independent nature apart from consciousness._________Follow Bentinho on Social Media:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTok_________Subscribe to the Bentinho Massaro newsletter: bit.ly/3rhVNhs

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #586 is an hour of visionary acoustic improvised music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, marimba, mandolin, 8-string ukulele and harmonica, Bob Sherwood on piano and percussion and this week's special guests Dan Morningstar on acoustic guitar and vocals and Ludimirra Ozdemir on vocals and Oud.  Recorded live at Singing Bridge Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in August of 2024, today's show begins with the intensely rhythmic, hypnotic “Oh, May The Music Flow”, a powerful piece built around Mariam's insistent, tight marimba figures braiding with Bob's sinuous percussion and ornate, intricate lines from Ludimirra.  “Leyllm Ley” is a Turkish song from Lou, a beautiful, striking drone with propulsive percussion from Bob and Mariam.  “To Reach The Moment” begins with a dramatic, expressive vocal from Mariam above a bed of mandolin and Oud and unfurls into a gorgeous song of steppes and rainbows above a shifting, mind-bending modern classical setting of piano, Oud and mandolin.  “Ten” is a formal structure that features a complex, soaring conversation between Native flute and Oud and Mariam's sparse, dramatic “I'm Walking” swells from a whisper, building a powerful, psychedelic journey as Mariam leads us through the caves of our souls.   “Youldum”, another rich journey into Turkish folk from Ludimirra, is a rich, powerful exercise with tight, interlocking rhythms from Mariam's dance of Native flute and marimba.  A tight ensemble and fine vocals from Mariam and Bob create a mesmerizing tapestry on the dancing, racing “Solare” and the lovely, spacious, unhurried “Bring It All Home” wanders and returns, featuring fine contributions from the whole ensemble and lush vocals from Mariam and Ludimirra.   Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #585 is an hour of visionary acoustic improvised music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, 12-string acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmonica, Celtic harp and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and percussion, Craig Harris on Native drum and congas and special guest, prominent Turkish folk musician Ludimirra Ozdemir on vocals and oud.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts, in mid-August of 2024, today's show begins with the swirling, mystical “It's Just That Way”, an evocative ode to inevitability driven by Mariam's chiming mandolin and Bob's circular piano figures.  “Tell Me Your Story” is a beautiful minor key folk ballad featuring a fine vocal from Mariam and upbeat, driving congas from Craig and “Like The River” is a staid, open gospel ballad with a fine vocal from Mariam above Bob's reverent gospel piano.  Ludimirra joins us on his mournful, expressive oud for the droning, mystical “Nectar”, a beautiful nature prayer from Mariam underpinned by her alternate-tuned Martin 12-string guitar.  “Dum Gedje Se Irimde” introduces the gorgeous, otherworldly music of Ludimirra to today's show.  The piece is a beautifully overcast ballad placed in an Eastern drone with a fine, poetic vocal.  The ensemble again enriches one of Ludimirra's mystical original pieces, this one entitled “To Practam O Sirimush, Sirimush”.  This piece expands and intensifies immeasurably with powerful work from piano, harmonica, congas, 12-string and Native flute.  “Let's All Circle Around The World In Piece” stretches and draws the eastern D drone of the preceding extended modal workout with western harmonic touches and suggestions from Bob's piano supporting Mariam's reverent poetry.  The ensemble eases into Mariam's extended coda “To The Oak, Standing So Tall”, a lush, expressive poem carried on light, stretching touches of gossamer from the instrumentalists.  We conclude today's show with the powerful, affecting, piano-led “Yemanja”, a piece that sums up today's threads and directions using Mariam's evocative song from her “Gaea Star Goddesses” album. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

In this recording, Bentinho emphasizes the power of how our thoughts manifest in the physical world, with examples of both positive and negative outcomes. He encourages us to take responsibility for our thoughts and their impact on the world, rather than dismissing them as unimportant, because everything on Earth—from volcanoes to solar flares to wildfires—is a reflection of the atmosphere of human collective consciousness._________Follow Bentinho on Social Media:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTok_________Subscribe to the Bentinho Massaro newsletter: bit.ly/3rhVNhs

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #584 is an hour of improvised, visionary acoustic music played by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, 4- and 8-string ukuleles, acoustic guitar, nylon string guitar and Celtic harp, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in August 2024, today's show begins with the beautiful, staid love ballad “I'll Cross The Sea” featuring a fine vocal from Mariam above a tight, precise rhythm track from the ensemble.  “Pretty And Pink” brings a playful energy after the dramatic “I'll Cross The Seal” with dancing piano and ukulele and “Abundance” is a powerful rock song with an energized vocal from Mariam and driving congas from Craig.  “You Are At Peace” is a rich ballad that projects a deep longing through aching Native flute passages from Mariam above a delicate, classical structure.  “This Is The Way” is among Mariam's more powerful songs and the band leans into it with power, supporting a deep, evocative, impassioned vocal from Mariam.  “My Love For You” is a swirling, impassioned love song built around the chords Mariam caresses from her nylon-string guitar and a wonder-filled piano ostinato from Bob over Craig's surrounding heartbeat drum.  “The Stars Are Calling” is a sparse, formally structured aria for Mariam to express praise to Mother Nature and the starry night and we complete today's show with the extended tale of “Sparkle The Starfish”, a children's story from Mariam's “For The Children” album that is massaged and developed into a progressive musical adventure with powerful contributions from all. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Joey Lynn Massaro shares her experience of being involved in a civil lawsuit brought by officials from the Biden administration and democratic politicians. The lawsuit stems from an incident in 2020 where Massaro and others drove alongside the Biden campaign bus with a Trump flag. The plaintiffs claim emotional distress, but Massaro sees it as an attempt to suppress free speech. She discusses the challenges she has faced, including being labeled as a political extremist and receiving death threats. Despite the obstacles, she remains committed to fighting for free speech rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #583 is an hour of inspired, visionary acoustic improvised music featuring the Gaea Star Band and special guests with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, steel-string and nylon-string acoustic guitar, ukulele and shruti box, Bob Sherwood on piano and vocals, Craig Harris on Native drum and congas, Robin Rooney on vocals and djembe and Ludimirra Osdemir on Oud and vocals.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in mid-July of 2024, today's show begins with the hypnotizing “Circle Of Light”, a rich, meditative and poetic piece with fine vocals from Mariam and Robin.  “Return” is a lush, spiritual raga based on Mariam's droning shruti box and decorated with fine harmonic work from Ludimirra and Bob and solid, syncopating drumming from Robin and Craig.  “Enjoy Life” is a spirited, mystical, electronic piece with fine Native flute passages from Mariam and affecting Oud playing from Ludimirra.  Next we accompany Ludimirra as he presents his gorgeous “Ela Ciozlu Pirim Geldi”, a fantastic original Turkish folk song that seems to cascade languidly as The Gaea Star Band adds touches of flute, piano, percussion.  “Serving Eternally” is a powerful raga with a booming pulse and a gorgeous, sweeping melody passed back and forth between Mariam and Robin as Ludimirra improvises mystical melodies that braid craftily through the piece.  “Fire In My Belly” and “We Call In The Elements” are spiritual anthems from Mariam's “Vision Quest” LP and the band presents energized, rich, expansive versions of each with adventurous instrumental features passed back and forth between the players.   The ensemble then creates a powerful, hypnotic groove with Bob's original song “Coming Home”, a beautiful, languid conversation between Bob's rich voice and Mariam's soaring Native flute given depth from each player.  We complete today's varied, compelling hour with a lush, mysterious take of Mariam's “Water” that references the original formalist classical structure before being swept into a rich, eastern-flavored desert rain prayer ballad raga. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

MTSU Athletic Director Chris Massaro joined the show to discuss the latest with the Blue Raiders & his early impression of football coach Derek Mason. Massaro shed some light on the future of MTSU's facilities. Robby & Joe weigh in on who will be the hardest Titans wideouts to cut this training camp. Joe rants about Preds fans being a little more down on this team than he expected. 

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #582 is an hour of visionary acoustic musical improvisation featuring the versatile, multi-talented Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, acoustic guitar, Native flute, ukulele and percussion, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drums and congas.  Today's show was recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in mid-July of 2024 and begins with the sedate, peaceful “Oh Mother Earth, We Love You”, built around Mariam's ukulele and sinuous vocal and a Gershwinesque piano accompaniment from Bob.  “Oh, The Moon And The Stars” begins as a bittersweet folk ballad, spacious and mournful, a prayer to nature in each of Mariam's elegant couplets and culminates with a gorgeous, languid conversation between Mariam's vocal and her Native flute.  Stepping into a languid blues mode with the shuffling “Oh, The Rain” the band drifts into a Beatlesque groove as Mariam weaves 21st century melodies into the psychedelic brew.  “We Are Here Now, Inside Our Body Temple” is an unusual, haunting air with an airy, gossamer vocal from Mariam and “Bless Your Journey” spins an unusual, retro jazz R&B groove from a sparse Native flute and drum intro that culminates in a powerful series of gospel choruses.  The band gives Mariam's “Isis” and “Sail To The Realms” a brisk, airy runthrough with a fine vocal and solid rhythm from all as we finish this week's installment with the rich, gorgeous, burnished majesty of “Just Abandon All Longings”. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #581 is an hour of improvised visionary acoustic music featuring the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic 6- and 12-string guitars, ukulele, dulcimer, shruti box and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and tambourine, Craig Harris on Native drum and congas and today's very special guest from Turkey, singer and Oud player Loudingirra Ozdemir.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in July 2024, today's show begins with the peaceful, reverent “Open The Way”, a spacious piece featuring Loudingirra's Oud and Mariam's Native flute and vocals in beautiful conversation.  “Oya Mama Hey” is a dancing, folky tune featuring Mariam on vocals and mandolin with fine contributions from the ensemble, following which we conduct a fascinating interview with Loudingirra.  Next we feature his music with support from the Gaea Star Band, beginning with the powerful, deeply spiritual “Hayat Misin Olummnusin” which translates as “Are You Life Or Death?”  “Tum Diherde Gunahkar” is next, which translates as “I Am Placeless” and is a breathless, galloping, impassioned piece with Bob joining Craig on percussion and featuring a peerless vocal from Loudingirra.  “There's A Fine Line” is a gorgeous raga underpinned by Mariam's rich, sitar-like 12-string drone and beautiful Oud accompaniment and we conclude today's compelling show with the mysterious, expanding “Sun Is Calling”, a compelling minor piece eased into Eastern spaces with Loudingirra's modal instrumental work. Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #581 is an hour of improvised visionary acoustic music featuring the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic 6- and 12-string guitars, ukulele, dulcimer, shruti box and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and tambourine, Craig Harris on Native drum and congas and today's very special guest from Turkey, singer and Oud player Loudingirra Ozdemir.  Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in July 2024, today's show begins with the peaceful, reverent “Open The Way”, a spacious piece featuring Loudingirra's Oud and Mariam's Native flute and vocals in beautiful conversation.  “Oya Mama Hey” is a dancing, folky tune featuring Mariam on vocals and mandolin with fine contributions from the ensemble, following which we conduct a fascinating interview with Loudingirra.  Next we feature his music with support from the Gaea Star Band, beginning with the powerful, deeply spiritual “Hayat Misin Olummnusin” which translates as “Are You Life Or Death?”  “Tum Diherde Gunahkar” is next, which translates as “I Am Placeless” and is a breathless, galloping, impassioned piece with Bob joining Craig on percussion and featuring a peerless vocal from Loudingirra.  “There's A Fine Line” is a gorgeous raga underpinned by Mariam's rich, sitar-like 12-string drone and beautiful Oud accompaniment and we conclude today's compelling show with the mysterious, expanding “Sun Is Calling”, a compelling minor piece eased into Eastern spaces with Loudingirra's modal instrumental work. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #580 is a lush, relaxed midsummer reverie of improvised, visionary acoustic music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic steel- and nylon-string guitars, ukulele and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas.  Recorded live on an early July day in 2024 at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts, today's show begins with the languid "Layers Upon Layers", a sparse, staid piece with a lovely vocal from Mariam above a relaxed rhythm section and "Celebrate Our Differences" is another languid, easeful piece led by Mariam',s ukulele and a fine, inspiring lyric from Mariam.  "Singing In The Wind" is a mysterious forest song with gorgeous Native flute and evocative, repeating piano themes from Bob and "Standing Ones Of Peace" is a prayer to the forest from Mariam's "Vision Quest" album led by Mariam's chiming mandolin, driving congas from Craig and Bob's blues piano figurations.  Eastern modes and scales define the mystical tone poem "Beneath The Arbor Of Flowers", a gorgeous, unhurried abstract with a fine vocal from Mariam that rises in tempo and energy into a beautiful pagan dance and "Goddess, Goddess" from the "Release" album is presented as a simple, pretty piece that floats elegantly in a two-chord framework with a gorgeous vocal from Mariam.  "Queen Of Love" from the "Gaea Star Goddesses" album and "Thunderbeings" from the "Vision Quest" album are both presented authoritatively, the former a deeply romantic flamenco, the latter a Native anthem to the old growth trees of the forest.  "Shamiyaya" is an upbeat island song, the lead single from Mariam's "Release" album and we close today's show with the beautiful lullabye "Night Is Near" from the "Vision Quest" album. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Paul Massaro of the U.S. Helsinki Commission discusses the scope of doping in international sport, the foreign policy implications and the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act (RADA) offered in response. (This episode was originally published on 20 March 2019)