Podcasts about McGowan

6/11/26

Life doesn't always go according to plan. We get surprised, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, and sometimes pushed to our breaking point. But while life may feel out of control to us, none of it catches God off guard. But what if the interruptions we encounter are actually invitations from God? What if instead of fighting for control, we learned to trust God in the middle of the unexpected? In this series, Divine Interruptions, discover that what feels like an interruption may actually be a divine invitation to be used by God and to trust Him for the plans in our life and our loved ones. Today, we're going to learn how God uses His everyday interruptions to shepherd us on His path for our life.

6/3/26

This episode features a conversation with Emma Ashford about her new musical, MISS AMERICA. MISS AMERICA, a dystopian musical tragicomedy, tells the story of Eve - a driven, idealistic, and accidentally pregnant Indiana 17-year-old on the eve of her freshman year at college. After a failed illegal abortion attempt, Eve ends up at the New Life Center: a pilot prison created by the McGowan administration, which has codified abortion as murder. Over the next 8 months, Eve, alongside her fellow inmates, must reckon with parenthood, purpose, and the gendered expectations that confine all of us. With comedy, heart, and a sweeping score of pop/rock and pastiche, this uniquely American coming-of-age musical nods to hits such as Orange is The New Black and The Handmaid's Tale as it confronts what the reproductive laws of today could mean for us tomorrow.  This episode features recordings of the songs “Not Today” performed by Emma Ashford, and “Choices” performed by Bella Copolla and the Company of Miss America. Connect with Emma Ashford: Instagram: @emmmaashh Website: https://www.emma-ashford.com/ Connect with New York Theatre Barn: Twitter: @nytheatrebarn Instagram: @newyorktheatrebarn  Facebook.com/nytheatrebarn nytheatrebarn.org  Pauls's personal instagram: @paulsmacs Teresa's personal instagram: @terijoyeaux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former EE Wide Receiver George McGowan joined the show to discuss the EE and share some stories from his time in the CFL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life doesn't always go according to plan. We get surprised, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, and sometimes pushed to our breaking point. But while life may feel out of control to us, none of it catches God off guard. But what if the interruptions we encounter are actually invitations from God? What if instead of fighting for control, we learned to trust God in the middle of the unexpected? In this series, Divine Interruptions, discover that what feels like an interruption may actually be a divine invitation to be used by God and to trust Him for the plans in our life and our loved ones. Today, we're going to learn how God uses prayerful interruptions to carry out His plans for your life and how to hear Him when He calls.

On a warm summer's day a new class of fire lieutenants was attending the FDNY's First Line Supervisors Training program or FLSTP at the Fire Academy on Randall's Island. Members were in the midst of a live burn drill, rotating through the riding positions, when Lieutenant Kevin Travis began to feel progressively unwell. He removed himself from the building and collapsed outside. Immediately a CODE RED was transmitted, which let everyone on scene know that this emergency transmission wasn't part of the drill. In this episode, host Captain Randy Li, discusses how seconds count when someone is in cardiac arrest, and how lifesaving treatment was administered to Lieutenant Travis immediately by those on scene with guests Lieutenants Kevin Travis (retired) and Stephen McGowan, and Paramedics Nyla Page and Veronica Cruz.

This is Part D of D of Undressing Jack the Stripper, an eight part series made in conjunction with the True Crime Enthusiast podcast.From the late 1950s to the mid-1960s, the bodies of eight sex-workers (Elizabeth Figg, Gwynneth Rees, Hannah Tailford, Irene Lockwood, Helen Barthelemy, Mary Fleming, Margaret McGowan and Bridget O'Hara) were found dumped in or near the River Thames in West London.Panic spread that a sadistic serial killer was on the loose who targeted young petite brunettes; stripped and strangled them, dumped each body within weeks and streets of each other. Yet with not a single witness to his crimes, even though several suspects have since been named, with no convictions, it's a series of killing which remains a mystery to this day.After the success of their ten-part series, Psychopath: Two Side of Patrick MacKay, Mike at Murder Mile and Paul at the True Crime Enthusiast join forces once again to bring you an eight-part crossover series about one of Britain's most infamous unsolved serial killing – Jack the Stripper.This episode is about Helen Barthelemy & Mary Fleming.Location: Civil Defence Building, Hornton Street, Kensington, London, W8Date: Wednesday 25th of November 1964 at 1:30pm (body found)Victims: Margaret McGowan Location: Heron Trading Estate in Acton, West London, London, W3Date: Tuesday 16th of February 1965 (body found)Victims: Bridget O'HaraSeven time nominated at the True Crime Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards, Murder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.Sorry, but the ALWAYS TRUE CRIME CROSSOVER at Crossed Wires Festival has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. You should have received a full refund from your ticket purchaser, but if you have any problems, let me know, and I can try and put you in touch with right people. Sorry for the inconvenience. Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA · Instagram· FaceBook· ThreadsSUBSCRIBE via PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/murdermile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5/27/26

Life doesn't always go according to plan. We get surprised, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, and sometimes pushed to our breaking point. But while life may feel out of control to us, none of it catches God off guard. But what if the interruptions we encounter are actually invitations from God? What if instead of fighting for control, we learned to trust God in the middle of the unexpected? In this series, Divine Interruptions, discover that what feels like an interruption may actually be a divine invitation to be used by God and to trust Him for the plans in our life and our loved ones. In this message, let's take a look at PAINFUL interruptions in our lives and how God redeems them.

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5/20/26

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In today’s VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Ragen T.S. McGowan, Pet Behaviorist at Purina, discusses how veterinarians and pet owners can use at-home pet tech like activity trackers and litter box analytics to detect early signs of diseases such as CKD and arthritis. She highlights real examples, client engagement strategies, realistic device expectations, and the promising future of smart pet technology in veterinary care.Sponsored By: Purina

In this episode of Worker Agenda, AFL President Gil McGowan and Secretary Treasurer Cori Longo break down the growing momentum behind Alberta's May 29 Province-Wide Day of Protest, as workers and community members prepare to push back against what they call the Smith government's increasingly radical and undemocratic agenda. From concerns over government-led referendum questions and rising separatist rhetoric to the everyday pressures of affordability, health care, education, and workers' rights, this conversation dives into why organizers say Albertans are reaching a breaking point. McGowan and Longo explain why unions, frontline workers, and community advocates across the province are mobilizing, what's at stake for democracy in Alberta, and why they believe May 29 is only the beginning of a broader movement demanding accountability, affordability, and leadership focused on the real needs of working families. Follow the Worker Agenda at: https://workeragenda.ca/ Ask your MLA to make the Worker Agenda THE Agenda for the province https://workeragenda.ca/get-involved/ Follow AFL Media: https://www.youtube.com/@ABFedLabour/videos Follow AFL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABFedLabour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abfedlabour/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/ABFedLabour LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alberta-federation-of-labour/ Follow the AFL and sign up for AFL News: https://afl.org/

Life doesn't always go according to plan. We get surprised, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, and sometimes pushed to our breaking point. But while life may feel out of control to us, none of it catches God off guard. But what if the interruptions we encounter are actually invitations from God? What if instead of fighting for control, we learned to trust God in the middle of the unexpected? In this series, Divine Interruptions, discover that what feels like an interruption may actually be a divine invitation to be used by God and to trust Him for the plans in our life and our loved ones. In this message let's take a look at God's INTENTIONAL interruptions in our lives.

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5/13/26

Everyone has an opinion on parenting. Podcasts. Influencers. Family. Friends. Culture. And in a world full of noise, comparison, and pressure, parenting can leave you feeling confused, judged, exhausted—or just overwhelmed. Parenting without Compromising looks at what it means to put God first in raising our kids.

Since 2022, Transform 314's founder Kelly McGowan has worked to inform Black St. Louisans about the inner workings of local government. As communities continue to rebuild since last year's May 16 tornado, she has focused on helping citizens understand the policies and identify the accountable officials. On May 13, McGowan will be premiering her first film, “Transforming Our Legacy: A St. Louis Story.” The documentary highlights personal stories of Black St. Louisans from the 1930s to the present day. It explores the ways that generations of policies, including segregation and disinvestment, have shaped the city's predominately Black neighborhoods.

5/7/26

Welcome to episode 8.20, a conversation with AFL President Gil McGowan and it's a no holds barred chat on the plan that organized labour has for a day of action on May 29th to push back against the UCP. But we don't just talk about that day of action...This conversation includes Gil's explanation for what happened to the General Strike that Albertans were told to expect in the aftermath of the UCP stripping teachers of their charter rights with the use of the Notwithstanding Clause and we ask the hard question, what are Gil and others willing to put on the line to stand up to the UCP. And the answer will probably surprise you!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're looking for our new merch lineup, you can find that at www.thebreakdownabmerch.comIf you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Substack, Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

No offense…you should be getting better not bitter. In this message, Pastor Andy will teach us how to live a life free from bitterness so that we can walk with no offense.

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4/30/26

For episode 113 of Luthier on Luthier, I'm joined by guitarist and educator Sean McGowan.    We focus on his recent Archtop Foundation recording project, featuring 20 tracks across nine exceptional Blue series archtop guitars, and dig into his detailed approach to capturing their unique voices in the studio. Sean also shares highlights from his musical journey, his work as an educator at the University of Colorado in Denver, and the realities of making a living as a modern musician.    Link: https://seanmcgowanguitar.com/   Luthier on Luthier is hosted by Michael Bashkin of Bashkin Guitars and brought to you by the Fretboard Journal. This episode is sponsored by the Looth Group, Dream Guitars and StewMac.

No offense but you don't know everything. In this message, Pastor Andy will teach us how to navigate our own blind spots so that we can live a life where we are not offended at everything.

Send us Fan MailIs Rhode Island's "boring" election cycle finally heating up? Dan McGowan (The Boston Globe) joins Bill Bartholomew to break down a week of major shifts in the Ocean State. They discuss why the Providence mayoral race is seeing a policy divide unlike any in recent history, the "new kid on the block" energy of Ken Block's independent run for Governor, and the political "horse-trading" surrounding a potential Supreme Court vacancy.Key Discussion PointsThe Providence Mayoral Divide: Why the battle over rent stabilization between Mayor Brett Smiley and Rep. David Morales represents a rare, policy-driven shift in city politics that could define the next council.The "38 Studios on Steroids" Effect: Dan explains why the Washington Bridge crisis has surpassed previous state scandals in its "stickiness" with voters and how it provides a massive opening for "fixer" candidates.The 2026 Gubernatorial Chess Board: An analysis of Ken Block's recent polling, his "new shiny" treatment in the media, and why Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes might be headed for an "opioids vs. competence" primary battle.Supreme Court Vacancy & Horse-Trading: A candid look at the possibility of Speaker Joe Shekarchi moving to the high court and the reality of how political judgeships are awarded in Rhode Island.AI and Data Centers: Bill reflects on a recent sold-out event in Newport, proving that "non-traditional" political issues are starting to break through with the average voter.About Our GuestDan McGowan is the Rhode Island columnist for The Boston Globe and author of the Rhode Map newsletter. You can subscribe to his daily coverage by emailing rinews@globe.com.Links & ResourcesFollow Bill: Instagram | YouTubeSupport the Show: Send us Fan Mail | Direct SupportOfficial Website: Bartholomewtown.com Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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4/22/26

It's their fault…From the latest headline to social media comments, to the person who just cut you off in traffic—there are plenty of opportunities to be offended each day. But what if we decided to respond differently to those around us? In this message, Pastor Andy will teach us how to avoid blame-shifting.

Tara McGowan returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about how she's grown Courier, her media and news company, and her new podcast "Gloves Off".

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In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, Paul Barnhurst talks with Bryan McGowan, founder of Alpyne, about what great FP&A looks like, how technical skills can improve finance work, and where AI is actually useful for CFOs and finance teams. Bryan shares how his background in engineering shaped his approach to finance, why he built Alpyne to solve real workflow problems, and how AI can reduce manual work so finance professionals can spend more time on analysis and business partnering.Bryan McGowan is the founder of Alpyne and a CFO with a rare mix of finance and technical skill. After spending a decade leading finance in tech, he launched Alpyne in 2021 to solve a problem he had lived himself: great CFOs were spending too much time on manual work and not enough time on strategic thinking.Expect to Learn:What great FP&A looks like in practiceWhy accounting fundamentals still matterHow coding and data knowledge help finance professionalsWhy Bryan built Alpyne to solve his own CFO workflow problemsHow AI can help save time in finance rolesHere are a few relevant quotes from the episode:“Models are never right, but sometimes they're useful.” - Bryan McGowan“If you can create a structure, if you can provide a framework that allows for supports effective decision making across the organization, I feel like you're doing your job.” - Bryan McGowanBryan explains that FP&A is not about predicting the future perfectly. It is about giving the business a useful framework to make better decisions. He also shares that AI works best when it is used on process-heavy work like cleanup, mapping, reporting, and system workflow.Follow Bryan:Primary Alpyne website: https://getalpyne.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-mcgowan-8572644/Earn Your CPE Credit For CPE credit, please go to earmarkcpe.com, listen to the episode, download the app, answer a few questions, and earn your CPE certification. To earn education credits for the FPAC Certificate, take the quiz on earmark and contact Paul Barnhurst for further details.In Today's Episode[02:55] – What Great FP&A Looks Like[04:03] – How Bryan Uses AI Today[08:26] – Why Technical Skills Matter in Finance[10:47] – Why Bryan Built Alpyne[14:24] – Using AI in Finance Workflows[17:49] – Building Client Context Into AI Tools[21:44] – Checks, Controls, and Trust in Finance[24:26] – A Real Finance Problem Solved With AI[29:04] – Advice for Finance Professionals Starting With AI[33:12] – What Holds Finance Teams Back From AI[35:31] – The Most Important Skills in FP&A[40:43] – Better Business Partnering and Closing Thoughts

This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Ragen T.S. McGowan from Petivity powered by Purina about how the brand's Smart Litter Box Monitor provides a voice for cats. They discuss how AI-powered tracking of weight and elimination patterns can alert owners to changes that might indicate early signs of illness, such as FIC or urinary blockage, before they become clinical emergencies. Dr. McGowan shares insights into Purina's massive research initiative, involving 300,000 data points to create an objective "window" into feline health. This episode is a must-listen for veterinary professionals looking to bridge the communication gap with cat owners and utilize longitudinal home data to improve clinical outcomes and patient welfare. Dr. McGowan recommends "Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of Human and Animal Emotions" by Jaak Panksepp and the TED Talk "Could an Orca Give a Ted Talk?" by Karen Bakker.

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What happens when you step out of the environment that shaped you — and into one that reveals you? In this conversation, I sit down with Cory, a leadership coach based in rural Japan, whose work brings individuals and teams into nature not as an escape, but as a catalyst for clarity. After years in Tokyo's corporate world, Cory found himself living and working in the mountains of Minakami — a place of shifting rivers, deep seasonal rhythms, and what he describes as a quiet "homecoming." What emerged wasn't just a lifestyle change, but a different way of working with leaders. We explore how nature acts as a co-facilitator in leadership development, why many of us "armor up" to function in modern environments, and what becomes possible when that armor starts to loosen. This conversation also holds an important tension: not everyone is meant to leave their life behind. The real work may be learning how to live more fully where you already are. If you've ever felt the pull of nature — or wondered what it might reveal about who you are — this episode offers a grounded place to begin.

Disputes over inheritances? Who inherits super? All your uestions about wills and estates answered

4/15/26

Happy Resurrection Sunday! Jesus went from DEATH to LIFE when he resurrected so that we can from DEATH to LIFE through eternal salvation and hope.

Today's Guest Mary McGowan is the president and CEO of the Foundation for Sarpedosis Research, the leading international organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with sarpedosis. Ms. Gowan leads groundbreaking efforts to improve clinical trial access, advance shared decision making, and accelerate drug development through efforts like the Ignore No More campaign, the Coalition to Advance Clinical Trial Engagement, and the FSR Global Sarcoidosis Clinic Alliance. Ms. Gowan has been recognized for her strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to advance the needs of rare disease patients through the creation of practical and impactful programs and collaborative networks. Links  ⁠https://www.stopsarcoidosis.org/ About Dr. Raj Dr. Raj Dasgupta is an ABIM Quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is currently the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at Huntington Health in Pasadena, California and an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR). He previously practiced at the University of Southern California, where he is an associate professor of clinical medicine, assistant program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and the associate program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Dasgupta is an active clinical researcher and has been teaching around the world for more than 20 years. More from Dr. Raj ⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Raj on Instagram⁠⁠ Want more board review content? ⁠⁠USMLE Step 1 Ad-Free Bundle⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Crush Step 1⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Step 2 Secrets⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Beyond the Pearls⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Dr. Raj Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Beyond the Pearls Premium⁠⁠ ⁠⁠USMLE Step 3 Review⁠⁠ ⁠⁠MedPrepTGo Step 1 Questions⁠⁠ ⁠⁠MedPrepTGo Step 2 Questions⁠⁠ Follow MedPrepToGo ⁠⁠https://medpreptogo.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/medpreptogo/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/medpreptogo/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MedPrepToGo/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MedPrepToGo⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The big fellas join the crew for some all-out tales and laughs. Get tickets to PHONE HACKS LIVE at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and ROHAN and PHONE HACKS on Instagram Subscribe where you're listening and leave a review to get the word out thereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Palm Sunday. The Sunday before Easter where we celebrate Jesus' Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem. The start of His journey to the cross where people threw palm branches into the road to honor Him as a king would be honored. Less than a week later, the praise would be deafened by silence as He would be betrayed by a close friend and sent to His death. In this message, learn how Jesus went from LIFE to DEATH so that we can go from DEATH to LIFE.

In September of 1852, Maria Kirwan and her husband took a small ferry boat from the seaside town of Howth to a little island called Ireland's Eye.  Both Kirwan' stepped off the ferry boat, full of excitement for the pleasant day ahead. The Kirwan's planned to swim and sketch and eat a delicious picnic lunch. What they didn't plan though, was that by the end of that day, only one of them would be getting back on that ferryboat....alive.  Join us for our 6th St. Paddy's day episode as we discuss the ancient but fascinating cold case that shocked an entire community among the beautiful Irish landscape. Click to learn more (sources) https://ragingfluff.wordpress.com/2013/09/22/the-irelands-eye-murder-case-1852/ https://crowehistory.com/2018/11/09/the-irelands-eye-murder-case/ https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/kirwan-william.htm#google_vignette https://www.nli.ie/news-stories/stories/irelands-eye-murder https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/death-on-ireland-s-eye-tragedy-and-mystery-on-a-lonely-patch-of-rocky-shore-1.4792036   Briggs, Katharine – An Encyclopedia of Fairies (1976) Croker, Thomas Crofton – Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland (1825) Wilde, Lady Jane – Ancient Legends of Ireland (1887) Campbell, John Francis – Popular Tales of the West Highlands (1860) Keightley, Thomas – The Fairy Mythology (1850) McGowan, Joseph – Irish Monsters (2009) Duchas.ie – The Irish Folklore Commission Collection   Episode Credits: Hosts/writers: Holly Knapp and Leslie Weidel Editor/Composer/Producer: Jon Katity WWBD Merch Buy your WWBD swag here!  Join the Conversation      

Benjamin Cwayna, author of "The Invincible Twelfth: The 12th South Carolina Infantry of the Gregg-McGowan Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia."

To help our mates promote their Melbourne Comedy Festival shows and other ones we decided to do a few half hour teasers of some great guests with great shows! Here they are. A little bonus treat Join the PATREON HERE - Just $7 (AUD) for bonus eps and content - get tons of behind the scenes hacks and pranks and help keep this podcast going! Go watch Capper's special Hold Me Closer Tiny Cancer HERE Follow CAPPER and ROHAN and PHONE HACKS on Instagram Subscribe where you're listening and leave a review to get the word out thereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Dynasty Nerds Fantasy Football Podcast, where we discuss dynasty strategy, rankings, and all things NFL. In this episode, Rich Dotson is joined by Garret Price and Matt O'Hara as they continue their rookie running back series and dig into a group of backs who could shape the middle rounds of rookie drafts. Jonah Coleman gets the spotlight early as the “safe” profile. They like the compact power, reliable vision, and real three down utility thanks to pass protection and receiving ability. The big question is the top end speed, and they note how much testing could impact draft capital and landing spot. Emmett Johnson brings production and real receiving volume, but the discussion centers on whether the athletic ceiling is high enough for more than a role player outcome. Jaydn Ott is a tougher eval, since the most relevant production is further back and the recent usage makes the projection messy. They get noticeably more excited when they hit Mike Washington Jr., who flashes size, speed, and legitimate pass catching upside. The concerns are pass protection and ball security, plus the idea that the “value window” may be gone now that more people are caught up to him. To close, Seth McGowan is framed as a unique late dart with NFL traits but plenty of red flags, while Kaelon Black is viewed as an older, average profile without a clear fantasy path. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00:00 Start 00:01:20 Jonah Coleman 00:12:48 Emmett Johnson 00:23:58 Jaydn Ott 00:32:23 FFPC 00:35:48 Mike Washington Jr. 00:51:32 Seth McGowan 01:00:29 Kaelon Black Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremie McGowan is an artist, designer, and researcher. Amund Sjolie Sveen is an artist. And together, they created Real. Arctic., an exhibition that examines how the word “Arctic” is used in branding, institutions, geopolitics, and everyday consumer products — and how the use of that word shapes what we think we know about the arctic. Their work blurs the line between critique and commodity, asking who gets to define the Arctic, who profits from it, and what gets flattened in the process. Throughout the exhibition, the work shifts form — from displays of “Pure Arctic” deodorant to an expanding archive of Arctic-branded objects — asking viewers to reconsider what is real and what has been manufactured. It explores how art and design can both construct and unravel powerful narratives about place, and what responsibility comes with working inside those systems. Jeremie and Amund collect and document products from around the world that call themselves “Arctic,” or borrow the image, the light, or the myth of the Arctic to sell something. Even when those products have no connection to the place itself. Deodorants that promise Arctic purity, chewing gum that offers polar freshness, outdoor brands that are marketed around rugged endurance and masculine extremes. Again and again, the Arctic appears as clean, untouched, and invigorating — a blank canvas for refreshment or conquest. As Jeremie points out, much of that marketing is driven by an outsider fantasy: the idea that you're the first, the only one to witness the wilderness or the Northern Lights, even as that experience is packaged and sold en masse. Amund says that the Arctic's power as a word may lie in its perceived remoteness. Because it feels unknown, it can be filled with whatever we want it to mean. And in that process, the realities of the place itself and the people who live there often fall away and what remains is a brand. And then, beneath all of that, is a deeper question about power: who gets to define a place, and whose version of that place becomes the story that guides our understanding of it.