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The Anatomy of Exile by Zeeva Bukai (Delphinium Books 2025) opens in the aftermath of the 1967 Six Day War, when Tamar Abadi's sister-in-law is killed by what looks like a terrorist attack but turns out to be the tragic end of Hadas's love affair with a Palestinian poet. Hadas and her brother Salim, were born in and exiled from Syria, and now Salim moves his wife and children to the U.S. When a Palestinian family moves into their Brooklyn building and their teenage daughter falls in love with the teenage son, Tamar fears that history will repeat while Salim finds commonality in the family's language and culture. Tamar struggles to separate the two teenagers and grapples with her children, her marriage, and her identity outside of Israel in this novel about love, marriage, history, culture, and politics. Zeeva Bukai was born in Israel and raised in New York City. Her honors include a Fellowship at the New York Center for Fiction and residencies at Hedgebrook, and Byrdcliffe Artist in Residence program. Her stories are forthcoming in the anthology Smashing the Tablets: A Radical Retelling of the Hebrew Bible, and have appeared in Carve Magazine, Pithead Chapel, the Lilith anthology, Frankly Feminist: Stories by Jewish Women, December Magazine where her story The Abandoning (an early version of the first chapter of her novel, “The Anatomy of Exile”) was selected by Lily King for the Curt Johnson Prose Prize, The Master's Review, where she was the recipient of the Fall Fiction prize selected by Anita Felicelli, Mcsweeny's Quarterly Concern, Image Journal, Jewishfiction.net, Women's Quarterly Journal, and the Jewish Quarterly. Her work has been featured on the Stories on Stage Davis podcast. She studied Acting at Tel-Aviv University and holds a BFA in Theater and an MFA in Fiction from Brooklyn College. She is the Assistant Director of Academic Support at SUNY Empire State University and lives in Brooklyn with her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Anatomy of Exile by Zeeva Bukai (Delphinium Books 2025) opens in the aftermath of the 1967 Six Day War, when Tamar Abadi's sister-in-law is killed by what looks like a terrorist attack but turns out to be the tragic end of Hadas's love affair with a Palestinian poet. Hadas and her brother Salim, were born in and exiled from Syria, and now Salim moves his wife and children to the U.S. When a Palestinian family moves into their Brooklyn building and their teenage daughter falls in love with the teenage son, Tamar fears that history will repeat while Salim finds commonality in the family's language and culture. Tamar struggles to separate the two teenagers and grapples with her children, her marriage, and her identity outside of Israel in this novel about love, marriage, history, culture, and politics. Zeeva Bukai was born in Israel and raised in New York City. Her honors include a Fellowship at the New York Center for Fiction and residencies at Hedgebrook, and Byrdcliffe Artist in Residence program. Her stories are forthcoming in the anthology Smashing the Tablets: A Radical Retelling of the Hebrew Bible, and have appeared in Carve Magazine, Pithead Chapel, the Lilith anthology, Frankly Feminist: Stories by Jewish Women, December Magazine where her story The Abandoning (an early version of the first chapter of her novel, “The Anatomy of Exile”) was selected by Lily King for the Curt Johnson Prose Prize, The Master's Review, where she was the recipient of the Fall Fiction prize selected by Anita Felicelli, Mcsweeny's Quarterly Concern, Image Journal, Jewishfiction.net, Women's Quarterly Journal, and the Jewish Quarterly. Her work has been featured on the Stories on Stage Davis podcast. She studied Acting at Tel-Aviv University and holds a BFA in Theater and an MFA in Fiction from Brooklyn College. She is the Assistant Director of Academic Support at SUNY Empire State University and lives in Brooklyn with her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Hast du dein Herz schon gefunden? Fühlst du dich mit dir selbst verbunden? Über dieses Herzensthema hat Linda McSweeny ein Buch geschrieben. Darin beschreibt sie den Weg zu sich selbst und wie man aufblühen und strahlen kann. Ein Weg, den auch sie selbst erst erkennen und beschreiten musste. Warum das so war und wie jeder von uns sich auf den Weg zu sich selbst - zu seinem eigenen Herz - machen kann, darüber sprechen wir mit ihr in dieser Folge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Yontef from Behind The Velvet Rope podcast joins the show. We discuss the latest news with Tamrat and her announcement that she's on the spectrum. Monica Garcia has a new job and fans have thoughts. Plus, Leah McSweeny's lawsuit is headed for an epic court date against Andy Cohen but will she settle before the big day? Jax Taylor says that he's besties with Tom Sandoval now and Jennifer Padrantri and Ryan are not suing Tamra Judge. Our Virtual Live Podcast Halloween Edition! VIP ticket, Q&A, Halloween costume contest https://www.eventbrite.com/e/q-a-with-david-yontef-sarah-fraser-halloween-costume-party-edition-tickets-1006324021237?aff=oddtdtcreator Show is sponsored by: Amazfit.com/tsfs a wearable band to help you focus on health and wellness that looks sexy and cute! Get 15% OFF when you use code TSFS Article.com/tsfs for $50 OFF your purchase of $100 or more. Gorgeous furniture, garden, and home decor products that are built to last Field Of Greens use promo code TSFS get 15% OFF your order and FREE rush shipping Honey Play Box adult toys for everyone! Use code TSFS for 20% OFF your order  Horizonfibroids.com get rid of those nasty fibroids Nutrafol.com use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription Oneskin.co use code TSFS for 15% OFF your fabulous order Quince.com/tsfs for FREE shipping on your order and 365 day returns Taskrabbit.com use promo code TSFS at checkout for 15%. Book taskrabbit for trusted help or home tasks Timeline Nutrition is offering 10% off your first order of mitopure. Go to timeline.com/tsfs Follow me on Instagram/Tiktok: @thesarahfrasershow   ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** **Check out some of my FAVORITE things on Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the vital connection between wisdom, happiness, and the complexities of being human with Justin McSweeny. Justin is a philosophical hobbyist who runs the interview series "IllumineLife," which delves deep into themes of meaning, sense-making, and the cultivation of wisdom and well-being.Key Highlights:Onboarding New Information: Learn how to effectively integrate new insights into your daily routine, enhancing your approach to life.Autonomic Sense-Making: Discover how incorporating wisdom can lead to instinctive understanding, making interactions and decisions feel more natural and less burdensome.Embracing Imperfection: This journey also welcomes less wise moments, recognizing their role in our overall development.The Pressure to Be Perfect: We discuss the pitfalls of striving for perfection and how this can lead to burnout, emphasizing the importance of grace and authenticity.An Open Invitation to Vulnerability: Understand why viewing ourselves as blank slates, open to experiences and growth, is crucial for personal development.Cultivating a Mindset for Growth: We share practical insights on navigating life's challenges while fostering a deeper understanding of ourselves.Justin leaves us thinking with: "Life is not sacred, we can only reflect on the sacred as it emerges from our actions, thoughts, and relations."Tune in to embrace your journey and cultivate wisdom, transforming life's challenges into manageable experiences!Learn more and connect with Justin here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoobO-TWsWR3YHmj7YgjBIQhttps://twitter.com/LifeIlluminehttps://www.illuminelife.org/More on Sarah Boxx here:The SandBoxx offers Nonprofit business consulting and coaching for leaders. (sarahboxx.com)#Personal Development #Life Lessons #Stress Management #Sophrosyne #Happiness #NLNL Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Dahlia Ramirez (also known as Dolly). Dahlia didn't start out to be a cartoonist, but the siren call of cartooning got to her. (Hmmm, I just remembered how that story goes. Probably not a good metaphor for being lured into cartooning). She has a great story about how a cartoon she did for McSweeny's led to her writing “Sex and the Single Panda”. A great book about The Revolting Pursuit Of Love In The Animal Kingdom. It's very funny and loaded with more than you ever wanted to know about the mating habits of animals.Dahlia's cartoons can be found in the New Yorker, McSweeny's, Air Mail and the Public Transportation Magazine (see link below!) You can order her book at her website:https://www.dollyonpaper.comAnd you can check out the Public Transportation Magazine here (or find it on random subway cars in New York):https://www.publictransportmagazine.comOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #891 (Low and inside trading). Finalists for contest #893 (Treehouse of captions). Current New Yorker contest #895 (UFO Landing Strip Mall). Send us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, John Vervaeke, Gregg Henriques, Michael Levin, and Justin McSweeny come together to discuss the complexities of consciousness, intelligence, and the human condition. The conversation balances between imagination and empirical evidence, introducing cognitive light cones to frame goal-directed behavior. They explore recursive relevance realization, predictive processing, and mutual modeling to show how our sense of self and our interaction with the world are connected. Addressing the meaning crisis, the discussion acknowledges various forms of intelligence and emphasizes the transformative nature of human experiences. This episode highlights the importance of rethinking how we see ourselves, the ongoing process of self-reconstruction, and the value of interdisciplinary dialogue in deepening our understanding of human existence and consciousness. Bios and Links: Gregg Henriques, Ph.D., is a professor of graduate psychology at James Madison University and founder of the Unified Theory of Knowledge. Discover more about Henriques through his website, and follow his insights on Twitter at @henriqgx.   Michael Levin, Ph.D., is a distinguished professor and director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University, specializing in developmental biology and biophysics. His pioneering research explores the bioelectric patterns that guide growth and form. Explore Levin's groundbreaking work on his lab's website, and follow his latest discoveries on Twitter at @drmichaellevin.   Justin McSweeny is the visionary host of the Idea Cast Interview Series, where he facilitates thought-provoking discussions on a wide array of intellectual topics. Access episodes on his YouTube channel, and connect with him for updates on LinkedIn.   Embark on a journey with us to tackle the Meaning Crisis by joining our exclusive Patreon group: John Vervaeke | Responding to The Meaning Crisis with The Vervaeke Foundation. Connect with John: Website | YouTube | Patreon | X  Resources:   The Vervaeke Foundation   Awaken to Meaning   Transcendent Naturalism Ep. 1 | Dr. John Vervaeke and Gregg Henriques   The Elusive I - Part 1 - The Cognitive Science Show   Levin, M. (2019). The Computational Boundary of a “Self”: Developmental Bioelectricity Drives Multicellularity and Scale-Free Cognition. Frontiers in Psychology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02688   Vervaeke, J., Lillicrap, T. P., & Richards, B. A. (2009, October 26). Relevance Realization and the Emerging Framework in Cognitive Science. Journal of Logic and Computation. https://doi.org/10.1093/logcom/exp067   Transformative Experience - L. A. Paul    Quotes:  "What biology does is assumes that you can't just learn the structure of the past. You have to make problem-solving agents." - Michael Levin [00:39:10] "When you're modeling the world, you're always, to some degree, modeling yourself, and as you're modeling yourself, you're always, to some degree, modeling the world. The two are interpenetrating." - John Vervaeke [00:16:30] Glossary of Terms: Cognitive Light Cone: A conceptual framework used to describe the spatial and temporal limits of an entity's cognition, determining what it can perceive and influence. Relational Frame Theory (RFT): A theory of human language and cognition that focuses on how humans learn and how language interacts with cognition. Chapters:  00:00:00 - Introduction and the Balance Between Imaginal and Empirical 00:02:00 - Understanding Complexification through Layered Ontology 00:04:30 - The Evolution of Goal-Directed Behavior and Cognitive Light Cones  00:12:30 - Recursive Relevance, Predictive Processing, and Mutual Modeling 00:30:00 - Addressing the Crisis of Meaning through Diverse Intelligence  00:38:00 - Transformative Experiences: Reconstructing Self and Reality  00:52:00 - Rationality, Dialogical Self, and Evolutionary Perspectives 01:16:00 - Conclusion: Interdisciplinary Dialogue and Final Reflections  

Join us as we dissect the buzz around Andy Cohen, Leah McSweeney's explosive lawsuit, and the reactions from the Housewives themselves! We also touched on the broader implications of such lawsuits in the entertainment industry, referencing past cases and the potential for a reality TV union spearheaded by Bethenny Frankel. In a surprising twist, we received a live call from Rachel Uchitel, who chimed in with her own burning question about Kate Middleton's whereabouts. We wrap up the episode with a discussion about karma and whether it will catch up with Andy Cohen if the allegations against him are true. Timestamps 00:01:05 - Jessica Biel's Nervousness About the Tour 00:01:49 - Speculation on JT's Tour and Celebrity Teams 00:02:19 - Britney's Memoir and JT's Faux Pas 00:03:21 - Feuds in the Entertainment Industry 00:05:11 - Howard Stern's Influence and Feuds 00:06:05 - True Crime Podcast Feud 00:06:37 - Leah McSweeney's Legal Troubles 00:07:40 - Caroline Manzo's Lawsuit 00:09:07 - Leah's Past Lawsuit and Starting Her Brand 00:10:23 - Bethenny Frankel's Influence and Intentions 00:11:19 - Melissa Rivers' Opinion on Bethenny 00:13:17 - Bethenny's Legacy and Reality Union 00:14:16 - The Reality of Reality TV Lawsuits 00:15:05 - Leah McSweeney's Allegations Against Bravo 00:16:02 - Leah's Claims of Hostile Work Environment 00:19:05 - Tasha K's Legal Victory 00:19:38 - Kelly Dodd's Reaction to Leah's Lawsuit 00:22:32 - Dorinda's Anti-Coke Stance 00:23:09 - Ashley Darby's Support for Andy Cohen 00:24:01 - The Allegations of Cocaine Use 00:25:06 - The Legal Implications of Leah's Claims 00:26:37 - Ramona's Alleged Collusion 00:28:15 - Teresa Giudice's Influence on RHONJ 00:30:01 - The Public's Perception of Andy Cohen 00:31:01 - The Role of Karma in Andy's Situation 00:32:00 - The Importance of Proof in Leah's Lawsuit 00:33:17 - The Potential Impact of the Lawsuit on Andy 00:34:20 - Public Opinion on Andy Cohen and Leah McSweeney 00:35:01 - Kelly Cutrone's Support for Leah McSweeney 00:35:34 - Preview of Tomorrow's Topics and Rachel Uchitel's Call Show is sponsored by:  ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** Carawayhome.com use code TSFS for 10% OFF your order at check out Horizonfibroids.com get rid of those nasty fibroids! Hungryroot.com/tsfs use my link to get 40% OFF your first order and free veggies for life Myoptimalbody.com mention The Sarah Fraser Show for a FREE consultation and bonus 30-day FREE supply of their gut repair product Nutrafol.com use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription Oneskin.co use code TSFS for 15% OFF your fabulous order TheSeedScout.com find the perfect known sperm donor for your family, mention The Sarah Fraser Show and get $100 OFF **Check out some of my FAVORITE things on Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow Advertise on The Sarah Fraser Show: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Got a TIP about your favorite show? Email: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Follow me on Instagram: @thesarahfrasershow Follow me on Tiktok: @thesarahfrasershow Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/SarahFraserShow Book me on Cameo: cameo.com/sarahfraser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dyslexic Voices is a recurring segment where dyslexic adults share their journeys with us! In the second part of our interview with Justin McSweeny, we discuss his career and experiences as an adult with dyslexia.Here is part 1 of the interview with Justin: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/14115549You can find Justin at: / @ideacastilluminate  https://www.illuminelife.org/Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

Dyslexic Voices is a recurring segment where dyslexic adults share their journeys with us! In this episode we talk with Justin McSweeny about his childhood and school experience growing up with dyslexia. Stay tuned for part 2 of his interview soon!You can find Justin at:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoobO-TWsWR3YHmj7YgjBIQhttps://www.illuminelife.org/Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!Also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

In this episode, CJ Finley sits down with his lifelong friend, Jeff McSweeny, as they prepare to run their first ultramarathon, the Lake Norman 50K. They discuss their training, mindset, and goals leading up to the race. Jeff shares his excitement for pushing past the 20-mile mark and testing his body's limits. They also talk about the importance of fueling with carbs and the positive impact of sharing knowledge. Tune in to hear their journey and how they're feeling going into the race.   Key Topics 00:08:47 How other people doubting you can be fuel motivation. 00:13:06 Why Jeff hired a coach. 00:15:56 Importance of setting goals. 00:21:17 Prioritize adaptability and lifelong friendships. 00:26:36 Personal health leads to community health.  00:33:59 How to say "no" to friends and family during ultra training.  00:39:12 Invest in relationships for lifelong growth.   Connect with Jeff Instagram LinkedIn     Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   CJ's YouTube THRIVEONLIFE Podcast Instagram THRIVEONLIFE Website            

In this episode, CJ Finley chats again with Jeff McSweeny to recap their experience og running a The Lake Norman 50k Ultra race. They discuss their thoughts and feelings on the day of the race and the challenges they faced during the event. Despite dealing with some soreness and bruised feet, they reflect on the mental strength gained from completing the race and discuss how it motivates them to continue inspiring others to overcome their own obstacles. Tune in to hear their inspiring journey and learn how to thrive in all areas of life.   Key Topics 00:02:00 Family support is motivating. 00:05:31 Preparation and familiarity reduce anxiety. 00:15:41 How to maintain motivation during challenging moments. 00:21:25 Using Spotify motivational speeches to help overcome the pain. 00:26:56 Cj and Jeff switched leading the run to help time pass. 00:33:13 Hard work leads to accomplishments we cannot see until after the fact. 00:38:30 Why more people need to share their stories to inspire others. Connect with Jeff Instagram LinkedIn   Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   CJ's YouTube THRIVEONLIFE Podcast Instagram THRIVEONLIFE Website            

Ignite a Spark of Transformation with Every Word Shared! In this episode, host Alyssa Beth and guest Justin McSweeny dive deep into the intricate realms of relationship trauma and toxicity, unveiling powerful and transformative ways to triumph over these challenges.

Blossom Your Awesome Podcast Episode #129 Ontology With Justin McSweenyTalking to philosophy hobbyist and Host of the Idea Cast Interview Series Justin McSweeny. We are talking about meaning making, sense making, Ontology and self inquiry. To learn more about Justin check him out here. To see more of my work  - blossomyourawesome.com My YouTubehttps://blossomyourawesome.com/mindfulness-1Where I write and cover mindfulness and other things to help you Blossom Your Awesome. Or follow me on instagram where I post fairly regularly and ask an inquisitive question or two weekly in hopes of getting you thinking about your life and going deeper with it. My Instagram - i_go_by_skdTo support my work - my Patreon 

Shannon Jackson shares her journey as a mother, nurse, motivator, and leader in Idea Cast Interview with Justin McSweeny. She talks about how Living Your Life Without Limits began and its impact on individuals and organizations. Shannon believes that Living Your Life Without Limits can inspire people to reach their goals despite obstacles. This episode emphasizes the importance of connecting employers and employees to produce positive outcomes.This episode contains lessons that viewers could learn or use as motivation. Shannon emphasized that even when obstacles are in the way, pushing through and achieving goals is possible.Remember to share this video and hit the subscribe and like button to keep you updated with our new videos, and please also support Justin, who I'm very thankful for having me on his show!https://www.youtube.com/@ideacastilluminatehttps://twitter.com/LifeIllumineWebsite: https://livingyourlifewithoutlimits.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingyourlifewithoutlimitsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingyourlifewithoutlimits/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingYourLifeWithoutLimitsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/livingyourlifewithoutlimitsiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-your-life-without-limits/id1494548837Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wafz30Lzpyv6MQ8tXEJGm?si=7e99eb3acb964211&nd=1https://qrco.de/bc3EpT

Acey Nickel returns to the show to talk about one of the most fucked up TMBG rarities, Clowntown. Hear a debatable dial-a-song track, a McSweeny's version, and three custom covers- the only covers of this song in existence - to finish out the episode. 

How Te Puwaha - the Whanganui Port Revitalisation project was almost canned. New Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe is warning of an imminent large rates rise, and the new P8A Poseidon lands at Ohakea.

David Kadavy (@kadavy) is a bestselling author, blogger, podcaster, and speaker. Through his blogging at kadavy.net and his podcast, Love Your Work, he helps people find satisfaction through following their crafts, even if it takes them down unconventional paths. David's writing has appeared in Quartz, Observer, Inc.com, The Huffington Post, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, and Upworthy. He has spoken in eight countries, including appearances at SXSW at TEDx. He lives in Medellín, Colombia.www.davidkadavy.net or on instagram @kadavy

No, I'm not talking about me. I'm talking about Daveo Mathias, a talented writer and creative human who got hammered by APU's evangelical culture to the point where he stopped believing in God because of his time there. As a new freshman, Daveo got a story published in the prestigious and new at the time web site McSweeny's. And while that might have offered a young writer some serious writing cred at a normal university, for Daveo, it was just one in a list of sins he committed simply by being a thinking, living human. Like many others, he found his people, but he still feels the pain of being rejected by an intractable, unforgivable culture that demanded conformity of its White students. Join the Dauntless Media Discord for more conversation with all the podcast communities. Chapel Probation is part of the Dauntless Media Collective Music by Scott Okamoto, Jenyi, and Shin Kawasaki and Wingo Shackleford Join the Chapel Probation Patreon to support Scott and for bonus content. Join the Chapel Probation Facebook group to continue the conversations. Follow Scott on Instagram and Twitter and Substack You can subscribe to Scott's newsletter and learn more about the book, the blog, and performances at rscottokamoto.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-okamoto/support

Contributor to both McSweeny's and the Onion (amongst other things) Maura Quint is on the show to talk about "Prevenge" from The Spine. We lust for that sweet prevenge and wonder what a "headfo" is, while checking out the live debut and getting a custom cover, the only "Prevenge" cover in the world.

We're back with this month's three things—hopefully a new monthly-ish tradition. We each brought something fun, something productive, and we both wanted to talk about an album we've had on repeat.    Becca's Three Things -Making a plan to vote: Go to vote.org to check your registration, find early voting locations, see what's on your ballot, and more! And for if you live in the state of  New York, check out The Daily's episode about the New York Election. And for a laugh, check out this McSweeny's article -Ranking Thanksgiving Foods - (Here's Becca's favorite stuffing recipe) -Midnights   Olivia's Three Things -Midnights  -The Awakening by Kate Chopin -All There Is with Anderson Cooper   Olivia's Lifetime Movie viewing: October Kiss (You can watch it) Pumpkin Pie Wars (Do not watch!)   Obsessions Olivia: Quote from Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert  Becca: Baggu hand towels   What we read this week! Olivia: The Awakening by Kate Chopin Becca: The ARC by Tory Henwood Hoen, It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover, We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman (out 11/8)   This Month's Book Club Pick: The Cloisters by Katy Hays   Sponsors: Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/bop65 and use code bop65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Prose: Go to Prose.com/bop for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Like and subscribe to RomComPods. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.

As a producer, sometimes you have to deal with requests from the talented folks that you work with, week in and out. That said, this episode is nearly 80 shows into making TVK and Amber is absolutely the first ever person to ask specifically to have Kate review the song that saved her life. I honestly wish Katie had been a little against type and found some of the magic that Amber obviously did when she was younger.Amber is a talented freelance writer with a list of clips as long as your arm. You can read some of them on her website (where you can also find examples of her storytelling and other writing credits -- including a piece she did for McSweeny's). You can also follow her on Instagram and Twitter.As always, remember to follow the show on instagram, twitter and facebook and to get over to the website to sign up for the TVK mailing list (which is the best place to get updates on when season 5 of the show will be available).See you next week! Be kind to someone (even yourself) today.

Für diese neue Folge von Fempire weichen wir ein wenig von unserem gewohnten Konzept ab. Aus besonderem Anlass begrüße ich diesmal die israelisch-amerikanische Schriftstellerin, Aktivistin und Kuratorin Shelly Oria mit ihrem aktuellen Projekt "I know what's best for you - Stories on reproductive freedom." In den USA wurde kürzlich das Recht auf legale Schwangerschaftsabbrüche, so wie es im Grundgesetz verankert war, vom Obersten Gerichtshof gekippt und stürzte das Land in eine noch tiefere Krise in Sachen Gesundheitswesen, Frauenrechte, Menschenrechte, und Demokratie insgesamt. Auch insgesamt sind weltweit konservative Kräfte längst auf dem Vormarsch, um die Rechte von Menschen, die nicht männlich und weiß sind, dramatisch einzuschränken. Aus diesem Anlass hat Shelly sich mit dem amerikanischen Verlag McSweeny's zusammen getan und eine absolut fantastische Anthologie kuratiert, die über 50 Kurzgeschichten, Essays, Gedichte, Theaterstücke, Fotografien und auch einen Comic enthält, verfasst von einer ebenso diversen Gruppe von Autorinnen und Autoren sämtlicher Geschlechter, Orientierungen und Zugehörigkeiten. Es ist ein unglaublich starkes, beeindruckendes Buch geworden, das viele Aspekte weiblicher, körperlicher Autonomie und Fortpflanzungsfragen aus den unterschiedlichsten Perspektiven beleuchtet. Zusätzlich zu diesem amerikanischen Kontext gibt es auch ein internationales Supplement, "I know what's best for you all over the world" mit Texten unter anderem aus China, Afghanistan, Argentinien. Und es ist mir eine unfassbar große Ehre, auch einen Text zu diesem wie ich finde wichtigen Buch und lebenswichtigen Thema beigetragen zu haben, aus der Perspektive der Bikulturalität. Zusätzlich zur inhaltlichen Wichtigkeit geht außerdem ein Teil des Erlöses der Buchverkäufe an Organisationen, die in den USA Frauen dabei unterstützen, wenn sie nun für einen Schwangerschaftsabbruch in einen anderen Bundesstaat reisen müssen. Vor diesem aktuellen Projekt hat Shelly Oria bereits eine andere erfolgreiche Anthologie kuratiert - "Indelible in the Hippocampus - writing from the Me Too Movement", über genau das - die Me Too-Bewegung, ebenfalls bei McSweeny's erschienen. Unser langes Gespräch zieht viele Kreise und Wege, über Aktivismus und Kunst, über die Unterschiede zwischen Deutschland und den USA, die Kraft von Fiktion, darüber, warum auch männliche Autoren und Kritiker manchmal ein Problem darstellen, wenn es darum geht, weibliche Themen sichtbar zu machen und woher wir die Kraft nehmen, weiter zu machen. Es sind alles Themen, die mir persönlich sehr am Herzen liegen und von denen ich glaube, dass sie uns allen mehr am Herzen liegen sollten, wenn wir nicht wollen, dass unsere Welt völlig in der Dunkelheit versinkt. Die Bücher sind übrigens auch bei uns in Deutschland bestell- und lieferbar, bei jedem Buchladen eurer Wahl. Das Gespräch führen wir diesmal in englischer Sprache. Hier findet ihr alles über Shelly. Hier alles über das Buch und seine internationale Schwester. Hier mein Text aus I know what's best for you.

Orientation 3 pm SkkyChat Meeting: Cyrus McSweeny Slam the-Knife-Morgan Jonesy Smitherson Holly Ira Fontaine Hop on a meeting with your new boss. I'll be driving across the Southwest but I'd love to talk more about this NYPTS!

In our third National Poetry Month episode of the month, a visit to New York City expands Staci Halt's understanding of poetry and inspires her poem "Soft."A transcript of this episode, info about programs at Lesley University, and more podcast stuff can be found on the episode page.Today's guestStaci Halt is an MFA candidate at Lesley University and mother of six super cool humans and an unseemly number of fur children. Her poems were longlisted for Palette Poetry's Love & Eros Prize (2022), and her work can be found in McSweeny's and is forthcoming in Salamander Magazine.Check out previous Poetry Month episodes:"the world as it is" by July Westhale"Memo to the Border Patrol Agent Who Poured Out the Water We Left in the Desert" by Robbie Gamble"The Translator" by Kevin Prufer"As for the Heart" by Erin Belieu"We Be Womxn" by U-Meleni Mhlaba-AdeboCowboys and "The Dread" by Lydia Leclerc

First Draft Episode #351: Mac Barnett Mac Barnett, two-time Caldecott Honor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of picture books like Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole with illustrator Jon Klassen, and the Jack book series with illustrator Greg Pizzoli. Mac joins us to talk about The Great Zapfino, his new picture book with illustrator Marla Frazee (hear her First Draft interview here). Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak David Foster Wallace, author of Infinite Jest and A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka, illuistrated by Lane Smith Wanda Gág, author of Millions of Cats Margaret Wise Brown, author of Goodnight, Moon (hear Mac and other writers talk about Margaret Wise Brown and Goodnight Moon on this Remember Reading podcast episode) The Far Side by Gary Larson Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson Mystery Science Theater 3000 Billy Twitter and His Blue Whale Problem by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Adam Rex Dinotopia, A Land Apart From Time by James Gurney 826LA and its Time Travel Mart Dave Eggers, author of The Circle, What is the What, and A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius and founder of McSweeny's and the 826 Literary non-profit No Country For Old Men (movie) Dear Genius by Ursula Nordstrom Steven Malk, Mac's literary agent with Writer's House The Picture Book Manifesto “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children,” by Julie Bosman for the New York Times Carson Ellis, author and illustrator of bestselling picture books Home and Caldecott Honor book Du Iz Tak?, talks about her newest picture book, In the Half Room. The Horn Book Magazine Marla Frazee, two-time Caldecott Honor-winning author and illustrator of The Boss Baby, A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever, All the World, and many more. She joins us to talk about the Farmer series: The Farmer and the Clown, The Farmer and the Monkey, and The Farmer and the Circus, out now. Hear her First Draft interview here. Jon Klassen, Caldecott Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the I Want My Hat Back series, who is back with a book he wrote and illustrated: The Rock From the Sky. Hear his First Draft interviews here and here. The Real Dada Mother Goose: A Treasury of Complete Nonsense by Jon Sciezka and illustrated by Julia Rothman The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Shawn Harris

Martina McGowan is a physician, poet, writer, public speaker, advocate, and activist in the fight against social, racial, and sexual injustices. She is author of “i am the rage,” a poetic exploration of living inside injustice, February 2021, SourceBooks. 2021 International Book Awards Winner of the Social Change category. Listed by: 1. American Academy of Poets: a. A Poetry Reading List for the 25th Anniversary of National Poetry Month 2021 b. A Poetry Reading List for Summer 2021 2. Woman's Day among the “20 of the Best Poetry Books to Read in 2021” She is a Poetry Editor for “The Elevation Review Magazine.” Her work has appeared in: Literary Magazines: Lalibreta.online, Mom Egg Review, Poetry is Life, Rigorous Magazine, INK Babies Magazine. Anthologies: "2020: The Year that Changed America," curated by Kevin Powell, “Joined Up Writing: The Second Instalment,” curated by Fin Hall, “the ocean waves'' by The Red Penguin Collection, 2021, “The Voices Real 6” by Poetry Is Life Publishing, 2021, Fixed and Free Poetry Anthology 2021, Black Imagination 2022, curated by Natasha Marin, McSweeny's Book purchase and contact information: Book: “i am the rage,” https://amzn.to/3tl07ch, IG @martinamcgowan, FB: @MartinaMcGowanMD, Blog: MartinaMcGowan.com. Email: iamtheragebook@gmail.com.  

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga is speaking with Carolyn Grant about psychological safety in the boardroom and it relates to decision-making.Carolyn is an Advisory Board member to Civic Ledger, Samford Support Network and Cerge Pty Ltd.She is an advisor, author and creator of tools and frameworks founded in neuroscience, to provide evidence based insights, to improve the quality of our decisions and the implementation of them in organisations.Carolyn is the author of the "People + Science Boardroom Psychological Safety Benchmark 202-2021 (Aust) . In addition she is author of the "Legacy Leadership - the emergence of a new leadership model after more than a decade of crisis" book and leadership training competency framework.Carolyn's research has explored “The Value in Emotional Engagement in Customer Interactions” and the “Psychological Safety of Boards and its Effect on Decision Making”. Passionate about identifying emerging best practices and helping organisations master them, Carolyn has designed a Best Practice People+Science © Communications Framework and the People+Science Psychological Safety Assessment Tool for boards and organisations.Contact Carolyn or find out more about her:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynmcsweeneygrant/Resources mentioned in this episode:People + Science Boardroom Psychological Safety Benchmark 202-2021 (Aust) - https://www.6peas.com.au/product/people-science-psychological-safety-benchmark-2020-2021-aust/The Boardroom Psychological Safety Benchmark - summaryhttps://www.6peas.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BOARDROOM-PSYCHOLOGICAL-SAFETY-BENCHMARK-REPORT-2020-2021-HIGHLIGHTS-ONLY.pdfBook: The Cave - The Inside Story of the Secret Plans and Unsung Heroes that Helped a Team of International Experts Pull off the Dramatic Thai Cave Rescuehttps://www.booktopia.com.au/the-cave-liam-cochrane/book/9780733340130.htmlWomen On Boardshttps://www.womenonboards.net/FOR MORE TAKE ON BOARD INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeContact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au

Podcast host Matthew Félix talks with authors Laurie Ann Doyle and Ryan Sloan about community: What is it, really? Why is it so important to us as writers? How do we find it? Sharing their own personal stories, as well as their respective experiences in academia, participating in writers groups and organizations, and organizing literary events, Matthew, Laurie, and Ryan engage in a comprehensive discussion about the notion of community, its importance to writers, and the many ways we can find it. LAURIE ANN DOYLE is the author of World Gone Missing, winner of the Nautilus Award in Fiction. Recipient of the Alligator Juniper National Fiction Award and a Pushcart Prize nomination, Laurie's stories and essays have appeared in McSweeny's, Alta Journal, The Los Angeles Review, and many others. Laurie teaches writing at UC Berkeley Extension and The Writers Grotto in San Francisco. RYAN SLOAN is a novelist and essayist who teaches writing at the University of California, Berkeley. Ryan has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and his work has been published or is forthcoming in LA Weekly, Joyland Magazine, Opium Magazine and many other publications. Ryan has done multiple residencies, including the 2019 Lit Camp Writers' Conference and the 2019 Arctic Circle Residency on the Summer Solstice Expedition. Special shout-outs went out to The Book Passage Travel Writers and Photographers Conference, Left Coast Writers, The San Francisco Writers Grotto, Babylon Salon, NaNoWriMo, LitCamp, and LitWings, as well as other organizations, events, and sites that foster community among writers.   Listen here or on: iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | TuneIn | Amazon | Player FM | Deezer Watch on YouTube   Links http://laurieanndoyle.com https://rrsloan.com https://www.babylonsalon.com

Maurice Dametez went topaz hunting with his friend David McSweeny and Maurice had a bad leg but when his McSweeny gets back to the car....he's gone even though he has a bad leg

Strange Country Readers: always and forever you know we are here for you, especially in this time of universal sadness. But sadly you cannot pet us. Actually it is better that way- can you imagine? Don’t. Instead we suggest the importance of animals and pets during this bleak winter. A lesson we take from the Roosevelt family who lived in the White House from 1901- 1909 with 6 kids and 40 pets! Those animals include cats and dogs of course, but a badger and maccaw as well. If you aren’t a pet owner, we suggest you consider adopting this year! One of our favorite Dash Hounds captures the lovey fuzzy faces of many sweet creatures for you to consider...here-https://www.flspcaofcny.org/ Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands Cite Your Sources Dude CBS News, November 27, 2020. Presidential Pets, The Roosevelts' Menagerie.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/presidential-pets-the-roosevelts-menagerie/ Chiu, Lisa. "An Open Letter to the Woman Who Was Questioned By  a Police Officer for Merely Sitting in her Car in a Target Parking Lot After Taking a Break from her Family."  McSweeny's. Oct. 28, 2020. https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/an-open-letter-to-the-woman-who-was-questioned-by-a-police-officer-for-merely-sitting-in-her-car-in-a-target-parking-lot-after-midnight-taking-a-break-from-her-family Hamblin, James. "Is Everyone Depressed". The Atlantic. May 22, 2020 https://www.acesconnection.com/blog/is-everyone-depressed-theatlantic-com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt National Park Service. The Roosevelt Pets. https://www.nps.gov/thrb/learn/historyculture/the-roosevelt-pets.htm Theodore Roosevelt's pet one-legged rooster. [Between 1910 and 1920?] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, .

David Kadavy explains how to harness your mental energy to improve your productivity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How our obsession with time management hurts us 2) Three questions to ask to get more work done 3) How to easily shift to the optimal mental state for work Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep617 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVID — David Kadavy is a bestselling author, blogger, podcaster, and speaker. Through his blogging at kadavy.net and his podcast, Love Your Work, he helps people find satisfaction through following their crafts, even if it takes them down unconventional paths. David's writing has appeared in Quartz, Observer, Inc.com, The Huffington Post, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, and Upworthy. He has spoken in eight countries, including appearances at SXSW at TEDx. He lives in Medellín, Colombia. • David's book: Mind Management, Not Time Management: Productivity When Creativity Matters • David's book: The Heart to Start: Stop Procrastinating & Start Creating • David's Twitter: @kadavy — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • App: Todoist • Plugin: Boomerang • Product: AlphaSmart NEO • Publication: Neuron • Book: The Eureka Factor: Aha Moments, Creative Insight, and the Brain by John Kounios and Mark Beeman • Book: The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence by Josh Waitzkin • Book: The Black Swan: Second Edition: The Impact of the Highly Improbable: With a new section: "On Robustness and Fragility (Incerto) by Nassim Nicholas Taleb • Previous episode: 052: Mind Management for Productivity with David Kadavy • Previous episode: 063: The Optimal Time For Everything with Dr. Michael Breus — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Pitney Bowes. Simplify your shipping while saving money. Get a free 30-day trial and 10-lb shipping scale at pb.com/AWESOME.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shaun Moon is the VP of Product, Canvas at Instructure. He is a very creative thinker and my favorite part of this episode is his suggestion for how anyone can gather product management experience. Shaun has the respect of many a product manager who's worked with him. I worked at the same company as he did for a few months, but didn't get the opportunity to work on any projects with him. Despite that lost opportunity, every time I get to chat with him he demonstrates his unique, thoughtful and creative perspective on the world.  Stay tuned till the end for a dramatic reading of "McSweeny's Internet Tendency, Short Imagined Monologues, I'm Comic Sans, A$$hole", ready by Mr. Shaun Moon. Notes on Sound Quality: Shaun didn't have a cool kid podcast mic and we were were doing this over the interwebs. His part of the conversation can be a little hard to hear from time to time, but he has some great advice, so it's worth it. If you're a Judgey McJudegerton audiophile, please leave your judgements at the door. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

One of the biggest challenges that I've heard repeatedly both in the interviews in this series on regenerative agriculture as well as with peers and clients that I've collaborated with, is the difficulty for aspiring farmers to get access to land. This is true back in the States as well as in Europe and other parts of the world where I've traveled, and it's part of a much larger problem in the trends of land ownership that reduce land to a commodity. As prices for land soar and the rapidly aging population of farmers struggle to keep their businesses afloat, we're entering into a tipping point. Massive amounts of land are now set to change ownership in the coming decades, and the hands they'll end up in are yet to be determined. Though from what I can tell, there's no shortage of young and motivated people looking to get into farming, this land ownership issue is keeping many of them from getting started.  I've been looking for a while at creative approaches to farmland access and tenure, and in my search I found Ian McSweeny the organizational director of Agrarian Trust through his role in organizing and advocating for a return to community owned land and commonland management. Far from being a new or novel approach to land stewardship, these forms of management are much older than private ownership and might just hold the key to large scale landscape regeneration by returning this precious resource to the whole community.  Ian's career and his life's work has been focused on the human connection to soil and food. He first worked as a social worker focused on developing outdoor experience based education programs. Later he sought more direct work with the connections to soil and food in real estate, by founding a brokerage and consulting company to focus on prioritizing conservation, agriculture, and community within typical land development. Most recently, he served as Executive Director of the Russell Foundation, a private foundation focused on assisting landowners and farmers through customized approaches to farmland ownership, conservation, management, and stewardship.  Ian has also participated in many farmland and food systems initiatives and has served as a consultant to a number of organizations, and was recognized as a “40 under 40” leader in New Hampshire and was also selected for the Leadership Institute at Food Solutions New England.  In this interview Ian speaks about farmland transfer, conservation, secure tenure, and fundraising models across the US. He also gives inspiring examples of the first handful of members across the country that are blazing a new trail for communities invested in their agricultural future and the diversity of people who steward their farms. This is just one potential way to bring land equity back to the commons and I'm still very interested in exploring other models and ways for a whole new generation of people looking to care for the natural capital that we share to gain affordable access to land, so if you know of any other ideas or organizations that are working on these issues, please reach out to me through email at info(at)abundantedge.com or come and join the conversation on our dedicated facebook page. I'm really looking forward to bringing more voices on these topics to the podcast. Resources: The Agrarian Trust website https://agrariantrust.org/resources/farm-business-resources/ http://agrariantrust.org/resources/media/ http://agrariantrust.org/resources/accessing-land/ https://agrariantrust.org/

Dean and Whitney discuss this fantastic anthology with full proceeds going to the hero initiative . it's only 6 dollars and is reminiscent of the McSweeny comix collections featuring works from Dean, Whitney. Josh Neufeld Marguerite Dabaie Peter RostovskyJoan ReillyN. Steven Harris and Frank Reynoso Kristen Radtke Morgan Pielli Dave ProchJen Ferguson J.J. Colagrande and George O’ConnorEllen Lindner Jeffrey Burandt and Christa Cassano and Owen Brozman.Order it at patreon.com/pandemix

First Draft Episode #251: John Hodgman John Hodgman, comedian and author of The Areas of My Expertise, More Information Than You Require, and That is All, as well as collections of humorous essays Vacationland: True Stories From Painful Beaches and Medallion Status: True Stories From Secret Rooms. John is also the host of the Judge John Hodgman podcast as well as I, Podius with Elliott Kalan. This episode was sponsored by HIGHLAND 2, a better way to write, and The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly by Jamie Pacton, out from Page Street Books now! Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Dead Pilots Society production of “Only Child” Ben Acker (listen to his First Draft here) Don Faulkner, writing instructor and poet who taught John at Yale Lee K. Abbott, short story writer with collections such as All Things, All At Once Raymond Carver, author of short story collections Will You Please Be Quiet, Please? and What We Talk About When We Talk About Love and Cathedral John Hodgman’s episode of Fresh Air with Terry Gross Geoffrey Kloske is the President and Publisher of Riverhead Books Dave Eggers, author of The Circle, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, and founder of McSweeny’s Internet Tendency Ben Schott Schott’s Original Miscellany George Plimpton, writer and editor of The Paris Review Writer’s House is the literary agency where John worked Mark Adams (travel books) Meet Me In Atlantis and Tip of the Iceberg: My 3,000-Mile Journey Around Wild Alaska Jesse Thorn, co-host of John’s Judge John Hodgman, and host of Bullseye George Saunders, author of Tenth of December and Lincoln in the Bardo The A.V. Club John wrote Dicktown with his friend, fellow podcaster and writer David Rees John’s interview in Publisher’s Weekly, in which he was interviewed by Elaine Szewczyk   I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

Originally recorded live at the Blackfriars Playhouse on February 14, 2020. Gust host and ASC Artistic Director Ethan McSweeny speaks with nationally recognized director, playwright, author, and teacher Scott Kaiser about a variety of topics, including the development of a classical acting troupe in the modern era and Kaiser's work at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival/beyond.  Join renowned Shakespeare scholar and ASC Co-Founder and Director of Mission Ralph Alan Cohen for this entertaining and enlightening series of lectures and conversations, recorded live from the Blackfriars Playhouse! Dr. Ralph provides his unique and cunning insight into early modern theatre and beyond with charm and good humor. Often features guest hosts and speakers such as Artistic Director Ethan McSweeny, Director of Education Sarah Enloe, scholars, actors, playwrights, and many more! Visit Our Website Stream BlkFrs TV while we are dark! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Help Keep The Lights On 

Erika Jayne and Teddi Mellencamp talk life without Lisa Vanderpump on 'RHOBH,' while Dorit Kemsley talks moving past her financial troubles with husband PK. Plus, housewives newcomer Leah McSweeny opens up about her first season on 'RHONY.' We've got that plus so much more in this week's episode of 'Getting Real with the Housewives.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maria Kuznetsova teaches at Auburn University and is an editor at The Bare Life Review, a journal of immigrant and refugee literature. Her writing has appeared in publications such as McSweeny's, The Southern Review, and Slate. 2019 saw the publication of her debut novel, Oksana, Behave! which is now in paperback from Random House.

Dave Duke & Fionnuala Corbett fanboy and fangirl over their favourite nunSister Michael from Derry Girls AKA Siobhan McSweenyThe post Siobhan McSweeny (Derry Girls) – Interview appeared first on iRadio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

American Shakespeare Center's Artistic Director, Ethan McSweeny sat down with Geoffrey Kent in a new episode of Masters of the Stage: Careers in the Classics.

Welcome to O, Holy (Movie!) Night, the podcast where host Chynna Fry talks to friends and comedians about their favorite Christmas movies. But in this episode, Katie Barsotti (New Yorker, McSweeny's, Parliament, Master Baker and Hostess) joins to talk mostly about holiday baking! Katie and Chynna talk about cookies, movies, Great British Baking, and holiday traditions in and out of the kitchen! 

0:08 – Congress to pass NAFTA 2.0: The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement Lori Wallach is founder and Executive Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch (@PCGTW) 0:34 – Author interview: Dave Eggers is an award-winning author of more than a dozen books, founder of McSweeny's a publishing house based in San Francisco, which produces books and a humor website, and a journal of new writing, Timothy McSweeney's Quarterly Concern. He's co-founder of 826 National, a network of youth writing and tutoring centers around the world. His new book is a novel The Captain and the Glory: An Entertainment.  1:08 – Behind Vallejo's Police Killings Darwin Bond-Graham (@DarwinBondGraha) is an independent journalist who just published a major investigation into the Vallejo Police Department's killings in The Appeal, titled “In One California City, Police Kill with Near Impunity.” 1:34 – Pacific Gas and Electric Settles with Wildfire Victims Mark Toney is the Executive Director with TURN – The Utility Reform Network (@UtilityReform). The post What you need to know about the new NAFTA 2.0; Plus: Dave Eggers on reporting on Trump rallies and his new book of satire appeared first on KPFA.

Your humble hosts, Sam Stanish and Joe McMahon, bring in writer and comedian Graham Techler (UCB, McSweeny's, The New Yorker) to discuss mesh shorts, depression eats, and Finding Your Style. The boys continue Sam's ever ongoing quest to win back his Gaga stan card, and play another round of Iconic/Not Iconic. Finally, a HORNTOWN review directed at one of the hosts. The episode bio editor would like to take this time to PLEASE rate and review, and we will read it on air!   Word on the Str8s: Instagram, Twitter Sam: Instagram, Twitter Joe: Instagram, Twitter Graham: Instagram, Twitter   Produced by Chris Collier  Sound mixed by Matt Campbell Theme song by Chris Collier Cover art by Sarah Gahr and Derek Reining  

American Shakespeare Center's artistic director, Ethan McSweeny sat with Eric Tucker in the new Masters of the Stage series, Careers in the Classics.

First Draft Episode #210: Josh Gondelman Josh Gondelman, comedian, TV writer for shows like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Desus and Mero, and debut author of memoir Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results, talks about coming up in comedy, fumbling his breakout moment with the viral Modern Seinfeld Twitter account, and learning that being a “nice” person isn’t the same as being a good person. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode In addition to Nice Try, you should also check out Josh’s standup specials: Dancing on a Weeknight (2019); Physical Whisper (from 2016); and Everything’s the Best! (2011). Nancy Kerrigan was the subject of one of the most bizarre crimes in all of sports (really worth watching The Price of Gold, an excellent 30 for 30 documentary about the Kerrigan-Harding incident), which was documented in the film I, Tonya, which Josh’s parents did not see out of loyalty to Kerrigan Early on Josh performed in the chorus of The Music Man We decide that literary humor is to comedy as Garrison Keillor is to Chris Rock Josh wrote a spec script for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Josh was contributing to places like McSweeny’s and New York magazine when he first moved to the city Josh co-founded the @SeinfeldToday Twitter account with his friend Jack P. Moore (playwright and sitcom writer for shows like Dear White People), which went viral and got him lots of professional opportunities Josh made an impression on Jim Gaffigan with a joke about the wisdom of the justice system in D2: The Mighty Ducks when he was getting his feet wet as a standup in New York City Josh talks about establishing authority as a standup onstage, which reminded me of Pete Holmes addressing how he looks (more like a youth pastor than a comedian) on his 2013 special, Nice Try, The Devil. You can see a great example of Josh doing something similar in his 2019 sets on Late Night with Seth Meyers and The Late Late Show with James Cordon. Josh also got advice and encouragement about this from fellow comedian Pete Lee. Josh got a big win when he was able to write for Billy on the Street, featuring Billy Eichner One of the notable segments from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver was an early one about net neutrality, with a bit at the end (which Josh credits to Geoffrey Haggerty, a comedy writer for shows like The Daily Show and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver) calling for viewers to write in to the FCC. So many viewers wrote to the FCC that its system crashed, and the government investigated whether the onslaught of feedback was from actual citizens or a coordinated DDoS attack. Tim Carvell, head writer for The Daily Show who left with John Oliver to create Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Josh is now the producer and writer for Desus and Mero on Showtime. Before he wrote for them, he was a fan of Desus and Mero’s podcast, Boedga Boys, and their TV show, Desus & Mero, on VICELAND. Josh does pep talks on Twitter from time to time, and initially was approached to write a book based on that premise. But he resisted that idea because internet darling Jonny Sun (playwright, academic, and author and illustrator of Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too -- listen to Jonny Sun’s episode of First Draft here) had already illustrated the famous Twitter pep talks written by Lin-Manuel Miranda (actor, composer, and playwright of Hamilton and In the Heights) for the book, G’Morning, G’night!: Little Pep Talks For Me & You. I was reading Brené Brown’s Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, at the same time as Josh’s memoir, which actually was a beneficial co-reading experience (FTR I also recommend Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are on audiobook! It’s read by Lauren Fortgang and she does a great job!) Josh was on a panel with journalist and author Liz Plank--whose most recent book, “For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity”, is on sale now!--about shifting concepts of masculinity Nikki Glaser, a comedian and radio host who Josh admires, gave him pivotal advice early in his career I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. You can also email the podcast at firstdraftwithsarahenni@gmail.com. Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, New York Times bestselling author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!  

On July 6th, 2019, American Shakespeare Center's artistic director, Ethan McSweeny sat with Sharon Ott, the director of ASC's production of Antony and Cleopatra, for the inaugural episode of the brand new Masters of the Stage series, Careers in the Classics.

Let's get into track two of Maroon! I'll Never Do Anything without TIM SNIFFEN (Hello From The Magic Tavern, McSweeny's, Jackbox Party Pack 5) ever again, because he's a gosh-darned delight. Come join the entirely unnecessary mid-song party! ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: - The trials of the swamp witch. - Wedding mashup! - ...and an embryologist. - BONUS SEGMENT: I Have Learned! Get yourself some IABD shirts! Wear a logo on your chest! Catch us on the 'net!: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1593559714014720 Twitter: @beendonepod

We kick off opening night of Hannah B's turn as The Bachelorette with a bang! and a box... and a baby... We're joined by Bachelor Zone guest pundits Katy Dolle, and Heidi Lux(Reductress, Mcsweeny's) to break down all the season opening excitement and early bomshells. As well as a quick call in from Rose' Max Singer to give his Fantasy Predictions leading into Week 2.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9J9V5TLKG5VFE&source=url)

It’s important in life, and especially the world of entrepreneurship, to have friends that support you through all the ups and downs. This week we have Jeff McSweeny, one of my life long friends who has helped me grow as a friend, person, and entrepreneur. Tune in to hear about how we went from privately building blogs, to hosting masterminds, to failing in pursuing a product patent...but ultimately learning to invest in ourselves and win in the important areas of life. #thriveon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thrive-on-life-podcast/message

First Draft Episode #183: Author and Illustrator Jon Klassen   Jon Klassen, Caldecott Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the “I Want My Hat Back” series, as well as the illustrator of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett; The Dark by Lemony Snicket; House Held Up by Trees by Ted Kooser; Cats' Night Out by Caroline Stutson; and many more. Find him on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr! Circle, the third and final book in Barnett and Klassen’s “Triangle, Circle, and Square” series, is available now where books are sold! In the course of our conversation, Jon and I discuss how his early experience as a set designer changed how he thought about picture book audiences, why he felt that painting objects or animals had as much emotional impact as human characters, and how the personal arc of his best-known series, I Want My Hat Back, went from ironic detachment to artistic earnestness.   Links and Topics Mentioned in This Episode The Little Mermaid was one of the Disney movies that made Jon aware of animating as a job Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know, The Way You Make Me Feel, I Believe in a Thing Called Love, and Since You Asked (Listen to Maurene’s first, second, and third episodes of First Draft) Chris Appelhans, co-director of Wish Dragon, an animated feature scheduled for release on July 26, 2019 Arts Center One of Jon’s earliest jobs was working on Coraline, the animated film based on the book from Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean An early illustrating gig for Red Cap Cards led Jon to discover his love for drawing animals, including bears wearing hats Carrie Gifford (co-owner of Red Cap Cards) Filmmaker and author Ed Wood The third book in the I Want My Hat Back trilogy was partly inspired by a scene in the Chevy Chase comedy European Vacation Author Mac Barnett is one of Jon’s most frequent collaborators Jon is inspired by the classic children’s book series Frog and Toad, and it was one of the first things he and Mac Barnett bonded over What Can a Citizen Do? By Dave Eggers; illustrated by Shawn Harris Dave Eggers’ online satire periodical McSweeny’s 826 National, the literacy non-profit founded by Dave Eggers and educator Nínive Calegari The “things” in Where the Wild Things Are by Marcus Sedgewick came about after Sedgewick almost quit on the project Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd   Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent, Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender, or John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

It takes extraordinary courage to take on a new venture, as well as a strong mind set to appreciate the successes as they occur. Join Ronsley Vaz as he talks with some of the most forward-thinking entrepreneurs around the world, and picks their brain about doing what they love, navigating the challenges and anxieties of a self-made business and how ... Read More The post 259. Being A Courageous Entrepreneur and Acknowledging Your Successes with Elise McSweeny appeared first on Amplify Agency.

It takes extraordinary courage to take on a new venture, as well as a strong mind set to appreciate the successes as they occur. Join Ronsley Vaz as he talks with some of the most forward-thinking entrepreneurs around the world, and picks their brain about doing what they love, navigating the challenges and anxieties of a self-made business and how ... Read More The post 259. Being A Courageous Entrepreneur and Acknowledging Your Successes with Elise McSweeny appeared first on Must Amplify.

It takes extraordinary courage to take on a new venture, as well as a strong mind set to appreciate the successes as they occur. Join Ronsley Vaz as he talks with some of the most forward-thinking entrepreneurs around the world, and picks their brain about doing what they love, navigating the challenges and anxieties of a self-made business and how ... Read More The post 259. Being A Courageous Entrepreneur and Acknowledging Your Successes with Elise McSweeny appeared first on Bond Appetit Personal Chef Services.

Valeria Luiselli är född 1983 i Mexico City och sedan flera år bosatt i New York. Hon är översatt till över 20 språk och har medverkat i tidskrifter som The New Yorker, The New York Times, Granta, McSweeny’s och i podden This American Life. Debutromanen "De tyngdlösa" har legat i topp på DN:s kritikerlista. "Historien om mina tänder" prisades som Årets bästa bok av New York Times, Buzzfeed och Flavorwire. Judith Kiros är litteraturvetare, antirasistisk debattör, skribent i allt från DN till Nöjesguiden, och en av grundarna av sajten Rummet. Hon har tidigare samtalat med Ngugi wa Thiong'O och Dorit Rabinyan. I samarbete med Rámus förlag och Mexikos ambassad. Från 3 september 2018 Jingel: Lucas Brar

Boutique pet stores encapsulate Western civilization (1:45).Death Wish is greatest movie since Death Wish (2:30).Proof SJWs don’t read (3:30).The narcissism inherent in identity politics (4:30).How to talk with somebody who just got back from a vacation (8:15).Anti-bullying is slave morality response to master morality (11:15).McSweeny’s article on the nature of mental disorder (13:45).The despicable nature of Teddy Roosevelt (15:15).What it means to trust your intuition (24:15).What qualifies as trauma (26:45).​​​​​​​animus AT animusempire DOT com

With each generation of veterans, comes different needs and challenges for the organizations created to assist them.   Fordham Conversations Host Robin Shannon talks Dan McSweeny, President of the United War Veterans Council. He discusses what his organization is doing to help veterans readjust to civilian life.   Dan McSweeny is also a Fordham University Alumni.

Guest: Paul McSweeny Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 3rd of December 2017 Released: 7th of December 2017 Duration: 36 minutes 22 seconds Paul McSweeny of Pioneer Aero Ltd was one of the guest speakers at the WONZ Christmas Party, held in the Fly DC3 New Zealand hangar at Ardmore Airport, Auckland, New Zealand. Paul talks about [...]

“It's a weird world today where if you really search for the truth, that’s the most contrarian thing you can possibly say.""~David Kadavy David Kadavy is a Top 20 Amazon Author, the voice behind the Love Your Work podcast,  a contributor to several of my favorite publications including HuffPo, McSweeny’s Upworthy, someone I follow passionately and always learn a tremendous amount from.  He writes about topics that interest me most – creativity, productivity, maintaining focus, and perfectionism. So it makes total sense that when I went to prepare his interview for broadcast here, I would suffer from a terrible bout of perfectionism paralysis myself, the net result of which is that it took me forever to finish this episode. What impresses me the most about David Kadavy is how transparent he is about his struggle to do his own creative work. In fact, this very struggle is grist for his artistic mill. David has a new book about to launch called The Heart to Start all about connecting with the art inside you.    How can I not love to read a book like this. David’s next big project is his book entitled “Getting Art Done, Kill procrastination, boost your productivity, and make your masterpiece.” This one I also can’t wait to read. I really could have used it when preparing this episode. So, for those of you hoping to find the heart to start your next chapter, be it a work of art, career move, business venture, relationship, whatever  …….   You must not miss this conversation because the insights we openly share will enlighten and inspire, and maybe even shine some light on new possibilities. "Lately I am feeling a little empowered by the idea that life doesn't have meaning and so because of that you should just do whatever you want with it and as a byproduct you end up helping people and having an impact on them." ~David Kadavy Links & Resources Connect with David Website Love Your Work podcast Creative Productivity Tools from David Facebook Twitter Connect with Jennifer  Facebook Twitter Email me here. I am also on the web at www.jgardnerassociates.com and you can read about my approach to practicing law. Mindset, Momentum and Manifestation Workshop with Jennifer  I recently launched my “mindset, momentum and manifestation” workshop and I am super excited to announce that I will be holding this workshop again in January, 2018.   If you are interested in learning productivity and mindset and manifestation strategies to get laser focused on what you want to create, to then to help you take the action necessary to reach your goals  - whatever they are - in 2018 and beyond, or to et on the list to learn about future opportunities,  sign up by emailing me here. There are a limited number of seats available --  I keep the groups small because they are interactive and participatory and I want everyone to get the individualized attention they need.    Help us spread the word! Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoyed the show. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts here. Also, if you like what you hear, please consider leaving a review and rating. I love to hear from my listeners and welcome your comments and suggestions. Let me know what you think--I want to connect with you! Maybe by tuning in, we will learn something and be inspired to do the next creative, fun without a box thing in our own lives. "I really just see [podcasting] as a way to have conversations with people around the world even if I’m not a part of that conversation." ~David Kadavy

D.L. Mayfield is the author of Assimilate or Go Home: Notes from a Failed Missionary on Rediscovering Faith. Her writing has been featured in numerous publications, such as McSweeny’s, Relevant, Geez, The Toast, and Conspire! Her recent articles include “Facing Our Legacy of Lynching,” a cover story for Christianity Today and “Church Planting and the Gospel of Gentrification,” a cover story for Sojourners. She has a decade of experience working with refugee communities in the United States and is actively engaged in supporting immigrant communities, resisting gentrification, and working for justice in the city of Gresham, Oregon, where she lives with her husband and two young children. In this episode of RePlacing Church, D.L. Mayfield joins me to discuss: Racism and the pacific northwest 2 things Christians need to think about when it comes to gentrification How refugees brought Christ to her Why we need messy missionary stories, not just successful ones How to be kind to your former spiritual self Why she wants to start a religious recovery group Why we need to celebrate unrecognized ministries Prophetic activism and parenting Get your free RePlacing Church Resource List, a guide to being and becoming the church in the neighborhood. SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and REVIEW the RePlacing Church Podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher, Google Play, or Podbean. Sign up for RePlacing Church updates at www.replacingchurch.org. Like on Facebook, Follow on Instagram. Episode Song Credits: "Another Wrong to Right" and "You Won't Walk Alone" by Mercir. "Closed" by Zadok Wartes. Used with Permission. Production Assistance by Nate Tubbs.

This week on the MashReads Podcast, we read and discuss Hannah Tinti's novel The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley with author Hannah Tinti herself!  The novel is a father/ daughter story about what it means to be a hero, and the price we pay to protect the people we love the most. The book follows two stories, told in parallel: The history of Samuel Hawley and his "twelve lives" (which are the twelve bullet wounds he's received while working as a criminal smuggler), told side-by-side with the coming of age story of Loo, Samuel's daughter. When Samuel and Loo settle into a small New England seaside town, they quickly learn that the past Hawley's desperately tried to escape is still defining their present. Join us as we talk about father/ daughter stories, the significance of whales in literature, and being an outsider. And if you want to see footage of the greasy pole, a real life tradition that Hannah writes about in The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley, you can check out her tweets from the event here and here and here. And as always, we close the show with recommendations: Hannah has been reading a lot of comics and recommends: Saga by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples, East of West by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta, Sweet Tooth by Jeff Lemire, and Mind Mgmt by Matt Kindt. Aliza recommends Glow, Netflix's new series about the world of women wrestlers in the '80s. "Speaking of complex femininity, y'all need to watch the new Netflix series Glow. It is amazing!" MJ recommends Grief Is The Thing With Feathers, a postmodern novel about grief by Max Porter. "It's really beautiful and what I love about this book is that it captures how mundane grief can be ... it's a moving, really weird, and really beautiful novel." MJ also recommends "Laverne Cox boldly addresses the one issue the LGBTQ community doesn't want to talk about," an interview with Laverne Cox by Mashable's social good writer Katie Dupere about inclusion in Pride and the LGBTQ+ community. Peter recommends McSweeny's article "11 Ways That I, a White Man, Am Not Priviledged" and "It's just a quick read, and it takes a turn, as it does, and it's pretty funny. I don't want to say more."

Pastor Scott Thom is back with another Special Guest for us today. Pastor Marc McSweeny will be joining us all the way from Frankfurt, Germany. He shares some of his life and some tips for those who think they may be called to plant a church outside of the United States. Pastor Marc McSweeny can be connected with at: mcsweeny@me.com And you can check in on his church's website at: http://mainchapel-frankfurt.weebly.com/ (Google Chrome does offer to translate the website so that you can see what is written) NoOtherDoctrine.org LeadershipFromTheCross.org ccfCollege.com CrossFellowship.org

Jason Diamond is an associate editor at Men's Journal and the author of the forthcoming book, Searching for John Hughes. Prior to this he was an editor at Jewcy.com and Flavorpill, and he founded the literary website Vol. 1 Brooklyn. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Paris Review, The Wall Street Journal, New Republic, Vice, Bookforum, Tablet, The Awl, Pitchfork, McSweeny's, NPR, The Rumpus, and many other fine outlets. In this episode, he discusses how he was never able to write the definitive biography of John Hughes. It's more complicated than you might think.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With each generation of veterans, come different needs and challenges for the organizations created to assist them.  Fordham Conversations Robin Shannon talks with Dan McSweeney the President of the United War Veterans Council about what his organization is doing to help veterans readjust to civilian life. an life.   

How to Hack Government: Technologists as Policy Makers Terrell McSweeny Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission Ashkan Soltani Chief Technologist, Federal Trade Commission As the leading federal agency responsible for protecting your privacy rights online, technology is at the core of the Federal Trade Commission's work. You may be familiar with the agency's enforcement actions against some of the world's biggest tech companies for privacy/data security violations - but you may not know how your research skills can inform its investigations and policy. Come hear about some of the Commission's recent tech-related actions, research and reports, plus how its work impacts both consumers and businesses. You'll also learn how you can directly or indirectly help the agency protect consumers, guide businesses to develop better/strong data security, and much more. Terrell McSweeny serves as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission - sometimes referred to as the Federal Technology Commission. This year marks her second DEF CON adventure. When it comes to tech issues, Commissioner McSweeny wants companies to implement security by design, to be transparent about their data collection practices, and to give consumers as much control as possible. Twitter: @TMcSweenyFTC Ashkan Soltani serves as the FTC's fourth Chief Technologist. He is a privacy and security researcher whose work draws attention to privacy problems online, demystifies technology for the non-technically inclined, and provides data-driven insights to help inform policy. Ashkan was recognized as part of the 2014 Pulitzer winning team at the Washington Post and was the primary technical consultant on the Wall Street Journal's "What They Know" investigative series on online privacy. Twitter: @TechFTC

Turtleface and Beyond: Stories (Farrar Straus Giroux) Please welcome back to Skylight Books, one of our favorite short story writers, Arthur Bradford!  Paddling down a remote, meandering river, Georgie's friend Otto decides to do something both spectacular and stupid: He scales a sandy cliff that rises from the water and runs down its steep face, preparing for a triumphant running dive. As his friends look on, they watch something awful unfold: Otto lands with an odd smack and knocks himself unconscious, blood spilling from his nose and mouth. Georgie arrives on the scene first and sees a small turtle, its shell cracked, floating just below the water's surface. Otto and the turtle survive the collision, though both need help, and Georgie finds his compassions torn. This title story sets the tone for the rest of Arthur Bradford's Turtleface and Beyond, a strangely funny collection featuring prosthetically limbed lovers, a snakebitten hitchhiker turned wedding crasher, a lawyer at the end of his rope, a menage a trois at Thailand's Resort Tik Tok, and a whole host of near disasters, narrow escapes, and complicated victories, all narrated by Georgie, who struggles with his poor decisions but finds redemption in the telling of each of his tales. Big-hearted and hilariously high-fueled, Turtleface and Beyondmarks the return of a beloved and unforgettable voice in fiction. Praise for Turtleface and Beyond: “Arthur Bradford's work is uncategorizable and unprecedented, but if pressed, you could call it the improbable spawn of Raymond Carver and Roald Dahl. His stories are hilarious and strange, playful and deadpan, and often involve animals and strange injuries to these animals or their human friends. The world of Bradford's fiction is populated by dreamers, doofuses, banalities, and mysteries, and somehow it's a world you don't want to leave.”—Dave Eggers “Turtleface and Beyond is filled with glorious little fables that are both yummy and nourishing.”—Matt Stone, co-creator of South Park and The Book of Mormon “Arthur Bradford has the strange, poetic humor of a real writer, but his outlandish plots involving animals and/or underachievers read like pulpy page-turners. While reading Turtleface and Beyond, I couldn't wait to find out what happened to these injured reptiles and oversexed beach bums.”—Sarah Vowell “Arthur Bradford's stories are told plainly yet seductively. You might call them funny and lovely and laconic until you get to the twist and damage that swims beneath them like an unseen snapping turtle. They take straight roads to crooked places and I would read them all day until I was done and you should too.”—John Hodgman “Writer and filmmaker Bradford will appeal to David Sedaris fans willing to visit the wrong side of the tracks . . . With bad choices and bizarre situations aplenty, Turtleface and Beyond encourages the reader simply to laugh at the strange turns life can take.”—Booklist Arthur Bradford is an O. Henry Award–winning writer and Emmy-nominated filmmaker. He is the author of Dogwalker, and his writing has appeared in Esquire, McSweeny's, VICE, and Men's Journal. He lives in Portland, Oregon, and serves as the co-director of Camp Jabberwocky, the nation's longest-running residential summer camp for people with disabilities.

Keith Gessen, founding editor of n+1 and contributor to The New Yorker. Show notes: Gessen's Personal Archive Gessen's n+1 archive Gessen's New Yorker archive [5:15] Money (n+1 • Mar 2006) [6:15] Ugly Duckling Presse [13:15] "Stuck" (New Yorker • Aug 2010) [sub req'd] [20:30] n+1 Digital Issue 1: Negation [22:30] McSweeny's [34:00] "The Intellectual Situation" (n+1 • Nov 2012) [35:00] Indecision (Benjamin Kunkel • Random House • 2005) [35:15] The Art of Fielding (Chad Harbach • Hachette • 2011) [43:00] "Nowheresville" (New Yorker • Apr 2011) [sub req'd] [43:15] "Polar Express" (New Yorker • 2012) [sub req'd] [45:30] All the Sad Young Literary Men (Viking Penguin • 2008)