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Le goût de M
#137 Malik Djoudi, chanteur : « J'ai écrit les paroles de la chanson de l'émission “Loft Story” en dix minutes, ça a été un carton total »

Le goût de M

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 43:26


L'auteur-compositeur-interprète, âgé de 45 ans, nous reçoit chez lui dans le 18e arrondissement à Paris, à l'occasion de la sortie de son nouvel album « Vivant » et d'une tournée dans toute la France. Malik Djoudi évoque son enfance à Béziers puis dans un manoir, à la campagne, à Lusignan, près de Poitiers, auprès d'une mère avocate d'origine algérienne et vietnamienne qui aimait la fête. Très vite, il s'intéresse à la musique. Il découvre « Thriller » de Michael Jackson, écoute du hip-hop, du rock anglo-saxon et de la chanson française. A 19 ans, il compose la chanson de l'émission « Loft Story » puis repart vivre chez ses parents et monte finalement le groupe Moon Palace. Après la mort de sa grand-mère, il part en voyage au Vietnam puis compose un premier album solo en français qui donne une nouvelle direction à sa carrière. Malik Djoudi confesse son admiration pour Etienne Daho, Philippe Zdar, James Blake, Salt, Sébastien Tellier ou Rick Rubin.Il revient également sur son goût pour le cinéma : « Dans mon salon, j'ai deux petits tableaux de deux films que j'adore : “Metropolis” de Fritz Lang et “Les Guerriers de la nuit” de Walter Hill, dont j'ai été marqué par la sauvagerie. Quand je l'ai découvert, c'était une des premières fois que je voyais de la science-fiction. La musique est incroyable. J'adore le cinéma. Je vais souvent en salle voir des films seul le matin. »Depuis six saisons, la journaliste et productrice Géraldine Sarratia interroge la construction et les méandres du goût d'une personnalité. Qu'ils ou elles soient créateurs, artistes, cuisiniers ou intellectuels, tous convoquent leurs souvenirs d'enfance, tous évoquent la dimension sociale et culturelle de la construction d'un corpus de goûts, d'un ensemble de valeurs.Un podcast produit et présenté par Géraldine Sarratia (Genre idéal) préparé avec l'aide de Diane Lisarelli et Juliette SavardRéalisation : Emmanuel BauxMusique : Gotan Project Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.

Miracle Plant
Unlock The Secrets To Your Children's Future

Miracle Plant

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 23:52


Unlocking Young Minds: A Week in Cancun with Kid EntrepreneursJustin Benton provides an update from Cancun, Mexico, where he attended "Unlock the Secrets," a biannual event organized by Russell Brunson. This event focuses on fostering entrepreneurial skills in young people, with participants ranging from ages six to eighteen. Justin, along with his family, stayed at the all-inclusive Moon Palace resort, enjoying its various amenities and activities.He emphasizes the importance of encouraging children to become producers rather than consumers on social media and highlights the interest his children have shown in social media content creation and funnel building. The event featured several prominent speakers, including Russell Brunson and Eileen Wilder, and provided opportunities for kids to engage in mastermind sessions, fostering collaborative thinking and entrepreneurial development.Justin reflects on the value of personal development and the mental aspects of success, sharing insights on the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and continually learning. He discusses the evolving nature of education and career paths, suggesting that traditional models are outdated and advocating for exploring various options, including entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial roles. Thank you for tuning in to the Miracle Plant Podcast. Remember, our mission is to heal the world with the power of this miracle plant. Join us next time for more inspiring stories and insights into the world of cannabis. Produced by PodConx 101cbd - https://101cbd.org/Email Justin Benton - jbenton@101cbd.orgGet a free consultation - askjanet.org

HIT Bodies
81 - moon palace cancun update mostly

HIT Bodies

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 44:41


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Beyond The Pond
Episode 128: Mastering The Craft

Beyond The Pond

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 137:35


In Episode 128 we chat about Phish's 2024 Run at Moon Palace in Cancun, MX. Focusing on the 35min "Wave of Hope," we discuss how Phish is capable of playing a this level in their 41st year, the connections we hear to Rush's early-80's output, and what this might mean about the upcoming run at the Sphere in mid-April. In addition, we check in with Eggy and Goose to see how early-2024 is treating them, plus celebrate the 10th anniversary of The War on Drug's "Lost In The Dream." Finally we chat about the first quarter of 2024 for new albums. We recommend a bunch of music and share how our musical interests continue to evolve.Songs featured in this episode are:Rush: "Jacob's Ladder"Rush: "Witch Hunt"Rush: "The Weapon"Thanks as always for listening and supporting! We'll see you in late-April/early-May!— — — Check us out on Apple Music: Beyond The Pond Podcast SongsYou can find us on Twitter: @_beyondthepondPlease check out Osiris Media at: OsirisPod.comCheck out Episode Notes & Recommendations at: https://medium.com/@sufferingjukeSend us an email: beyondthepondpodcast@gmail.comPlease leave us a review on iTunes!Until next time, we'll see you beyond the pond… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Corner of Grey Street
Dave & Tim Mexico Recap with Alex Sohani

The Corner of Grey Street

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 119:19 Very Popular


Another incredible weekend with Dave & Tim in Mexico is in the books, and you'd be hard pressed to find someone that had more to celebrate than this week's guest, friend of the pod Alex Sohani. Alex and his lovely wife were recently married and spent their honeymoon in Cancun, enjoyed 4 nights of great music, and on Sunday they celebrated Alex's 100th show! From the performances on the stage, to the parties in the pool, and even singing in the rain; we bring the full D&T Mexico experience to you! Thanks again to Alex, we are grateful that he was kind enough to join us and break it all down.   Instagram Twitter Facebook

The Insider Travel Report Podcast
What Host Agency Giant InteleTravel Plans for 2024

The Insider Travel Report Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 14:28


James Ferrara, co-founder and president of host agency InteleTravel, talks with Dawn Barclay of Insider Travel Report during InteleTravelQuest 2023 at the Moon Palace in Cancun about the agency's record-breaking growth and its decision to change consortia from Ensemble back to Travel Leaders Network. Ferrara also details InteleTravel's  newest certification programs and a new loyalty program for both travel advisors and clients. For more information, visit www.inteletravel.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Living By Disney
All-Inclusive Resorts & Multi-Generation Trips

Living By Disney

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 35:03


Serena is joined this week by her daughter Chloe as they chat about their recent family vacation to Moon Palace. Learn more about the pros and cons of all-inclusive resorts, and then stick around for tips on traveling with multi-generation family members. How to plan ahead, and what to do before you go help things go smoothly. Our show is brought to you by our partnership with MickeyTravels! Greg and Elyssa and their team of agents are ready to help you with any of your Disney travel needs including Disney World, Disneyland, Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and more. Tap this link to get the process started and start looking forward to fun vacations ahead!If you enjoyed today's show please consider leaving us a review and let us know what you thought! The feedback would be so helpful and good reviews really help the show get more listeners. You can find more about us on our website and at the links below! Follow us on Instagram We are having a ball on TiktokWe're now on YouTube!Get our latest Digital Guidebooks- be a WDW pro!Get our free weekly email with the latest newsListen to the Podcast!

El sótano
El Sótano - La magia de Luna; entrevista y acústico - 24/10/23

El sótano

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 58:36


Recibimos a Dean Wareham (voz y guitarra), Britta Phillips (bajo y voz) y Sean Eden (guitarra) de la ya mítica banda neoyorquina Luna. Este grupo de pop ensoñador, envolventes atmósferas y guitarras herederas de Tom Verlaine o Velvet Underground, consiguió dar forma a un sonido sumamente personal y totalmente atípico en aquellos primeros años 90 de sus inicios. Mañana arrancan gira por España con citas en Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Bilbao y San Sebastián. Pero la primera escala, con directo semi acústico, la hacen en nuestro rincón subterráneo de los directos. Playlist; LUNA “Malibu love nest” (Rendezvous, 2004) ANGEL CORPUS CHRISTI “Tiger Lily” (Bewitched; a tribute to Luna, 2023) BIRDS ARE INDIE “23 minutes in Brussels” (Cover De Bruxelas Vol. 1, 2021) MYSTIC BRAVES “All your love” (single, 2023) BIG STAR “Thirteen” (1st álbum, 1972) LUNA “Cindy tastes of barbecue” (Rendezvous, 2004) LUNA “A place of greater safety” (A place of greater safety EP, 2017) LUNA “California blue” (Postscripts, 2019) LUNA “Friendly advice” (Bewitched, 1993) LUNA featuring LOU REED “Ride into the sun” (Live Boston 1996) LUNA “Chinatown” (Penthouse, 1995) LUNA “Great Jones Street” (Directo en El Sótano) LUNA “Femme fatale” (Directo en El Sótano) LUNA “Moon Palace” (Directo en El Sótano) LUNA “Sideshow by the seashore” (Penthouse, 1995) Escuchar audio

Le Bon Bouquin
New York New York et chronique de "Moon Palace", "Just Kids" et de "L'Attrape-coeurs"

Le Bon Bouquin

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 13:40


Aujourd'hui, je vous emmène dans les rues animées, les gratte-ciel imposants et les recoins cachés de la ville qui ne dort jamais, j'ai nommé, New York. New York c'est le fantasme du nouveau monde, du tout est possible. C'est la promesse pas toujours tenue, mais qui reste réaliste quand même, d'un avenir meilleur. C'est le théâtre de rêves réalisés et brisés, le berceau de cultures en constante ébullition, un melting-pot de langues et de visages. C'est aussi, bien sûr, la ville de l'anonymat le plus total, où la solitude s'écrit avec un grand “S” en lettres d'or. Enfin, New York, c'est la Ville de la littérature par excellence. Dans cet épisode, je cite : "La Première gorgée de bière" de Philippe Delerm "Moon Palace" de Paul Auster "Just Kids" de Patti Smith "L'Attrape-coeurs" de Salinger  Pour avoir les dernières nouveautés du podcast, d'autres conseils de lecture, ou seulement me faire part de vos questions ou de vos remarques, vous pouvez me suivre sur mon compte Instagram.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 206 with David Mura, Thoughtful, Thorough, Wise Student and Chronicler of the Ills of White Supremacy and the Ways in Which Racism Works, and Author of The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 77:23


Notes and Links to David Mura's Work      For Episode 206, Pete welcomes David Mura, and the two discuss, among other topics, his early reading and writing and the ways in which his parents' imprisonment as Japanese-Americans affected their and his views of being an American, his more expansive reading as he matured that changed world views, the prescience and fullness and profundity of James Baldwin's writing, ideas of shame/guilt and white supremacy, the stories told about ”great” white men, and blind spots-unintentional and intentional-that have led to racism in policing, schooling, medical care, and so many other parts of American life.        David Mura's memoirs, poems, essays, plays and performances have won wide critical praise and numerous awards. Their topics range from contemporary Japan to the legacy of the internment camps and the history of Japanese Americans to critical explorations of an increasingly diverse America. He gives presentations at educational institutions, businesses and other organizations throughout the country.     David's Website   David's Wikipedia Page   Buy The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself   Review for The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself from The Star Tribune At about 1:45, David discusses the ways in which Japanese-American concentration camps, language and ethnicity shaped his reading and family's life   At about 6:30, David discusses the ways in which he now looks back at work that was trumpeted as about “great (white) Americans” that he read in the past, including a sharper view of Abraham Lincoln   At about 11:00, David talks about the ways in which white Americans have failed to learn from past wrongdoing   At about 13:00, David expands upon a meaningful and emblematic meeting between James Baldwin, Lorraine Hansberry, Robert F. Kennedy, and others   At about 14:55, David describes the ways in which James Baldwin was prophetic in his depiction of the moral/spiritual emptiness of white racism   At about 16:55, David responds to Pete's question about texts and quotes and passages and writers that thrilled and challenged him-he quotes (verbatim!) from an excerpt of a profound text from Baldwin-"The Devil Finds Work"   At about 21:45, David recounts racist and transformative experiences that shaped James Baldwin's world view   At about 24:35, David reflects on ideas of forgiveness and how Baldwin's views on Black and white people and myths and stories were shaped by experiences in New Jersey, the American South, and elsewhere   At about 28:25, Pete details a memorable example of hypocrisy involving Tom Tancredo and past guest Gustavo Arellano   At about 29:30, Pete asks David to further explain shame/guilt as it mentioned with regards to white racism in David's book   At about 30:35, David reads a telling passage from his book related to the above question, and he references Tom Cotton and Ron DeSantis as two of many examples of denial of racism and white backlash   At about 33:15, David continues talking about shame and guilt and likens reactions to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' work  At about 37:00, David deals with the hypocrisy and white supremacy shown by Ron DeSantis' takedown of AP African-American history and ideas of white validation    At about 40:00, Pete wonders if David sees any improvements and hope coming with younger generations and a more inclusive story; he brings up the ways in which Ruby Bridges' story is emblematic of conservative, Moms for Liberty backlash   At about 44:45, The two discuss an infamous photo featuring Jerry Jones, and Pete cites a stunning story from the book involving Kiese Laymon and a racist incident with a future politician    At about 47:30, David provides historical background on “blackness” and “whiteness” and the ways in which the white elite has promoted these ideas to working-class whites   At about 49:40, Pete talks about ideas of reading and empathy, and he asks David about burdens and learning and working against ignorance    At about 52:30, David tells a story of learning about different perspectives from Alexs Pate and from Black artists “laughing with pain” from DWB (Driving While Black) experiences     At about 55:20, David relates a telling anecdote related to the movie and novelization of Amistad and the ways in which these two works of art showed disparate understandings of race and racism    At about 1:00:30, David describes the potency of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart   At about 1:03:15, Pete cites a moving specific and universal story from Douglas Kearney in the book, and David homes in on ideas of “what American means” to students of color in the Minneapolis area and connections to Black men killed by police and systemic racism   At about 1:09:40, David cites medical racism and ignorant and regressive ideas cited in a 2016 study of white medical students; he cites connections    At about 1:12:05, Pete and David wonder about the NRA's lack of action in support of the Black Panthers and Philando Castile    At about 1:13:40, Moon Palace, Birchwood Books, and Magers & Quinn as good places to buy his book   You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    NEW MERCH! You can browse and buy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChillsatWillPodcast    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.    Please tune in for Episode 207 with Ursula Villarreal-Moura, the author of Math for the Self-Crippling, Gold Line Press fiction contest winner; writing has been nominated for Best of the Net, Best Small Fictions, a Pushcart Prize, and longlisted for Best American Short Stories 2015    The episode will air on October 3.

Front Row
Welsh Fleabag, Social media and comedy in Edinburgh; Moon Palace in Leeds

Front Row

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 42:20


A new Welsh version of the comedy hit Fleabag is about to premiere at the National Eisteddfod in Boduan. Branwen Davies' adaptation of the one-woman show for Theatr Clywd has been given the thumb's up by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who wrote and starred in the original version ten years ago at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It was later turned into an award-winning BBC television series. Davies says she wanted to create a Welsh voice for Fleabag rather than do a word-for-word translation. Her Fleabag talks about her interactions with men in English – but it's the Welsh language she shared with her dead mother that reveals her most honest and vulnerable moments. Just over halfway through Leeds2023, the city's year-long celebration of culture, Nick visits one of the major commissions - Moon Palace. A new social sculpture and working mobile observatory created by artists Heather Peak and Ivan Morison. They took inspiration from the man known as the "father of civil engineering", John Smeaton, who was born in East Leeds nearly 300 years ago and as well as building his own observatory, designed and built many bridges, canals, water mills, and lighthouses across the UK. And how is social media transforming comedy? Comedian Abi Clarke who's in Edinburgh did standup for a year but gained more than 900,000 followers on TikTok after posting sketches since the pandemic. Comedy promoter Toby Jones believes it's a bigger revolution than television and takes comedy directly to consumers, helping to improve diversity and build audiences without so much financial risk. Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Ekene Akalawu

All Things Travel
Solo All-Inclusive Resort Trip and Grand at Moon Palace Review

All Things Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 14:35 Transcription Available


Travel can be an exciting adventure, but does an all-inclusive resort make the best solo trip? Today I'm going to talk about a recent trip that I took without my family to a fantastic resort in Cancun.~~~~~~~Grab your free download for planning the ultimate family all-inclusive vacation: https://bit.ly/allinclusivevacationtoptipsReady to plan your vacation? Most families are confused and overwhelmed when planning a vacation. I work with you to plan a trip perfect for your family. Saving you time, money, and stress! Contact Ryan at DisneyTravelDad.Com. Join the travel conversations and the fun in the All Things Travel Show Facebook group! Please share the show with your travel buddies!! Click this link and share the show! Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top with us by following and leaving a 5-Star review on your favorite podcasting app!

Breezy Brides - A Destination Wedding Podcast
Moon Palace The Grand Cancun Review

Breezy Brides - A Destination Wedding Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 61:28


Need help planning your destination wedding? Head here to schedule a consult with me!Danielle and Osaheni started out their wedding planning like most couples, wondering what the best options are to afford hosting such a large group of people. Being based in New York and with a large family living abroad, they quickly realized that staying in the US was not an option.Moreover, Dani's own passion for travelling and wanting to keep things budget friendly made them lean towards a destination wedding. After reviewing several different resorts they ultimately landed on Moon Palace The Grand Cancun.This episode may be catered to a unique audience for a few reasons:Any destination wedding couple that's interested in this resort. There's a ton of information on the specific experience, resort amenities, and overall review from Danielle.Danielle and Osaheni had 187 wedding guests, so if you're looking at hosting a large group, this episode has lots of advice on how to manage it all.Osaheni is Nigerian, so they wanted to honor tradition and have not only a Nigerian ceremony, but a white ceremony as well. Any listeners who are either Nigerian or plan on having multiple wedding ceremonies at an all-inclusive resort will find a lot of guidance in this episode on how to navigate it all.LoveStream: Use code BREEZY10 for 10% off any LoveStream packages or products!Check out Dani's Socials!InstagramYouTubeTikTok

2 Monicas & a Microphone
SPOTLIGHT || Kris Porter - Travel the World with a Travel Concierge

2 Monicas & a Microphone

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 22:31


Planning a vacation can be stressful. Where to go? What to do? Do you fly from here or from there? And what happens if there is a hiccup in the plan? Let Kris Porter with Travelmation take on all of that stress so you can live your best vacation life. She's planned group trips, crazy expensive trips, gotten clients out of crazy situation and more. If you want Disney, she's an expert! This episode breaks down how using a Travel Concierge is the only way to go when it comes down to planning your next trip. We recorded on location from The Grand at Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico. Thank you to our Sponsors! Legacy Sponsors for Season Two: Kristin Schmoke Parenting: Find ways to create more harmony in your home https://www.kristinschmokecoaching.com on IG @KristinSchmokeParenting Amethyst Skin Care: Smooth out rough, bumpy skin in just 14 days. See the difference after your first application. https://www.skinbyamethyst.com Thank you to our Series Sponsor! Travel Concierge Kristina Porter, krisporter@travelmation.net @travelwithgraceandjoy Contact Krist today to start planning that family cruise, quick get-a-way or once in a lifetime trip. Consultations are free, memories are priceless. Cruise Virgin! Treat yourself to fabulous with an adults only experience that won't disappoint https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage 2 Monicas Podcast a Nothing Serious Production https://www.2monicaspodcast.com Follow us on all social media @2monicaspodcast Additional Nothing Serious productions: Parenting with Heart featuring Kristin Schmoke Spotlight Interviews

Marvelous Mouse Talk
Moon Palace Jamaica Review

Marvelous Mouse Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 25:55


In this episode Quinn Lacy, Nikki Kennedy, Maria Beehner, and Jen McGurn review their experience at Moon Palace Jamaica. Visit our website https://www.MarvelousMouseTravels.com To book or request a quote for your next Disney vacation please contact us at the following link: https://marvelousmousetravels.com/contactus/ Check our our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSx05avG60JALGu7Z0cz5og Join our Facebook page dedicated to All Inclusive Resorts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/allinclusivevacations

Joiners
Episode #9 - Lily Wang of Nine Bar

Joiners

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 78:08


This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with Lily Wang, who along with her partner Joe opened up Nine Bar, an exciting new cocktail bar located in Chinatown. Nine Bar opened up in the back end of her family's restaurant, Moon Palace, which has been around for quite some time, and continues to serve its expansive menu to go.  Lily takes us through the process of growing the concept from a pop-up to a permanent fixture, unravels a fake Google review conspiracy, and extols the virtues of working fast behind the bar.

Sound Opinions
Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500) on the Five Albums That Shaped Him

Sound Opinions

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 50:48 Very Popular


As the leader of Galaxie 500 and Luna, Dean Wareham is an indie rock legend. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with Wareham about five albums that shaped his music over the course of his career. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Galaxie 500, "Tugboat," Today, Aurora, 1988Dean Wareham, "Cashing In," I Have Nothing To Say To The Mayor Of L.A., Double Feature, 2021Velvet Underground, "Waiting For My Man (Live)," 1969 Velvet Underground Live With Lou Reed, Mercury, 1974Velvet Underground, "What Goes On (Live)," 1969 Velvet Underground Live With Lou Reed, Mercury, 1974Velvet Underground, "Friends," Squeeze, Polydor, 1972Velvet Underground, "Over You (Live)," 1969 Velvet Underground Live With Lou Reed, Mercury, 1974Lene Lovich, "Bird Song," Flex, Stiff, 1979The Feelies, "The Boy With the Perpetual Nervousness," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980The Feelies, "Crazy Rhythms (Live)," Unreleased, NA, 1986The Feelies, "Loveless Love," Crazy Rhythms, Stiff, 1980The Clash, "The Magnificent Seven," Sandinista!, CBS, 1980The Clash, "Lose This Skin," Sandinista!, CBS, 1980The Clash, "Career Opportunities," Sandinista!, CBS, 1980The Clash, "Garageland," The Clash, Epic, 1979Galaxie 500, "Don't Let Our Youth Go To Waste," Today, Aurora, 1988Modern Lovers, "Don't Let Our Youth Go To Waste," The Original Modern Lovers, BOMP, 1981Dean Wareham, "The Past Is Our Plaything," I Have Nothing To Say To The Mayor Of L.A., Double Feature, 2021Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers, "Chewing Gum Wrapper," Rockin' And Romance, Twin/Tone, 1985Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers, "The Baltimores," Rockin' And Romance, Twin/Tone, 1985Luna, "Moon Palace," Penthouse, Elektra, 1995Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers, "Down In Bermuda," Rockin' And Romance, Twin/Tone, 1985Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers, "I Must Be King," Rockin' And Romance, Twin/Tone, 1985New Order, "Dreams Never End," Movement, Factory, 1981New Order, "Dreams Never End (Live)," Unreleased, NA, 1981New Order, "Temptation 12"," (Single), Factory, 1982Howard, "Falling," Religion, Fashion People, 2015Andy White, "Religious Persuasion," Rave On Andy White, Stiff, 1986Men At Work, "Who Can It Be Now?," Business As Usual, Columbia, 1981Velvet Underground, "Who Loves The Sun," Loaded, Cotillion, 1970Old 97's, "Barrier Reef," Too Far To Care, Elektra, 1997X, "The Hungry Wolf," Under The Big Black Sun, Elektra, 1982

Song of the Day
Moon Palace - It's a Shame

Song of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 4:08


Moon Palace - "It's a Shame" from the 2022 self-released Love Lost EP. We've written about Moon Palace a number of times since the release of their 2017 self-titled debut. In fact, today marks the third time that the Seattle band has received the Song of the Day treatment! If they get to five, they get a jacket! (Or, at least, should. In my opinion.) Today's Song of the Day “It's a Shame” is actually quite a departure from the rambling psychedelia Moon Palace has released over the past five years. Slow and sensual, the song is led by a throbbing bass riff while twin sisters Cat and Carrie Biell croon about a torrid experience with an elusive sweetie. “With this track we took our dreamy psychedelic garage vibes to the disco club,” explains Moon Palace in the song's Bandcamp description. “We slowed way down and summoned the sultry lyrics Carrie wrote about having a chance encounter with a mysterious babe at our local Seattle lesbian bar, The Wildrose. Inspirations were Solange, Taylor Swift & Prince.” The song comes from the Love Lost EP, released today, May 6th. Moon Palace will be playing with Tomo Nakayama and Coral Grief at the Tractor Tavern on Friday, June 3rd. Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dave Chang Show
Dave Chang Shoots the Moon | My Opinion Is Fact

The Dave Chang Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 66:36


What happens when the Wheel of Constraint rolls into the City of Second Chances? Dave reports on a weekend to remember in Las Vegas, and Chris and Noelle weigh in with their own wheel-inspired winnings. Also: an erotic ramen photo shoot, honey-butter hot chips, meeting your match at Moon Palace, an extremely delicious rum, what to order from room service at 4 a.m., mortadella penance, some wise advice from Helen Rosner, and a rundown of Trader Joe's highs and lows. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guest: Noelle Cornelio Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Additional Production: Jordan Bass and Lala Rasor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RView RV and Travel Adventures
HootieFest 2022

RView RV and Travel Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 43:08 Transcription Available


Come listen to George and Lisa as they tell you all about HootieFest in Cancun Mexico.  Listen in as they talk about Moon Palace resort and all the adventures at HootieFest.

Song of the Day
Carrie Biell - Come By

Song of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 3:23


Carrie Biell - "Come By" from the 2022 self-released album We Get Along. As one-quarter of Moon Palace, which she founded with her twin sister Cat Biell, Carrie Biell makes warm and rambling indie rock with a hint of desert psychedelia. For her solo work, which she's been releasing since 2001's treasured and difficult to find Symphony of Sirens, her music is much more intimate, stripped-down, and nearly always downtempo. Our Song of the Day, “Come By,” sounds like it could easily be a Sharon Van Etten track, with Biell's gravelly voice leading slow-chugging guitar strums with just the faintest twang. The song comes from Beill's forthcoming pandemic-made record We Get Along, out in February 2022. The record will be her first solo full-length in 14 years, following 2008's When Your Feet Hit the Stars. Biell had this to say about “Come By”: “This song means the world to me because it is the first song I wrote in the whole collection for the record. It was after playing a show with my friend, Sera Cahoone. She suggested that we should collaborate on a song and then I ran with it. Sera added harmonies, and also came up with ideas for some of the song's instrumentation. “‘Come By' is about the moment a long flirtation crosses over into more between two people who are both healing from long partnerships that ended unexpectedly. It's a new beginning, that none of them envisioned for themselves. It's a much-needed leap forward, and although there may be a lot of past relationship baggage hanging over, or seem too soon after a breakup, there is an ask to set that all aside and go for it. To let yourself enjoy the moment and take a leap with a new person.” Read the full post on KEXP.org Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTHK:Video News
Another Moon Palace diner tests preliminary positive

RTHK:Video News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 0:22


RTHK:Video News
Govt still tracking down some Moon Palace diners

RTHK:Video News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 0:36


A Way with Words — language, linguistics, and callers from all over
Moon Palace (Rebroadcast) - 18 October 2021

A Way with Words — language, linguistics, and callers from all over

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 51:48


What happens in a classroom of refugee and immigrant youngsters learning English? Their fresh approach to language can result in remarkable poetry -- some of which is collected in the anthology England: Poems from a School. Also, new language among healthcare professionals: the term cohorting describes the act of grouping patients with COVID-19 in designated facilities. But what's the word for reintegrating them into the general patient population after treatment. Decohorting, maybe? Finally, who can resist all those independent bookstores with tantalizing names like Moon Palace and Mysterious Galaxy? Also, black-hearted buzzard, nesh, livid, muckle, Fiddler's Green, Come go home with us, and a confounding puzzle about words containing the letters C-O-N. Read full show notes, hear hundreds of free episodes, send your thoughts and questions, and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org/contact. Be a part of the show: call 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; worldwide, call or text/SMS +1 (619) 800-4443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Twitter @wayword. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation.

Sleep - Meandering Piano

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Fly Away
Episode 352: Moon Palace Ochio Rios

Fly Away

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 27:14


We have heard about Jamaica as a honeymoon destination with its gorgeous beaches and amazing food, but Jamaica has so much to offer families looking to get away to an island paradise as well Recently, Donna took her family to Jamaica for a little R&R. She is married with has a 14 year old son … Continue reading Episode 352: Moon Palace Ochio Rios →

Marvelous Mouse Talk
The Grand at Moon Palace Review

Marvelous Mouse Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 33:16


This week join Jenna Konkel and Nikki Kennedy as they review their recent stay at The Grand at Moon Palace located in Cancun, Mexico.

Social Yet Distanced: A View with an Emotionalorphan and Friends
Social Yet Distanced: Paul Corman Roberts Talks Bone Moon Palace, and Poetics with Dr. Fran Lock and an @emotionalorphan

Social Yet Distanced: A View with an Emotionalorphan and Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 105:27


Paul Corman Roberts Talks Bone Moon Palace, and Poetics with Dr. Fran Lock and an @emotionalorphan. "Paul Corman-Roberts 2nd full-length collection of Bone Moon Palace will be released by Nomadic Press July 3rd of 2021. Previous collections include The Abomunauts Are Coming To Piss On Your Lawn (Howling Dog Press, 2006), Neocom(muter)(Tainted Coffee Press, 2009), 19th Street Station (Full of Crow Chap Series, 2011) and We Shoot Typewriters (Nomadic Press, 2015.) His short story “The Deathbed Confession of Christopher Walken” shortlisted for subTerrain Magazine's 2010 fiction contest. A three-time Pushcart and Best of Web nominee, he currently teaches workshops for the Older Writer's Lab in conjunction with the San Francisco Public Library as well as the San Francisco Creative Writing Institute. He sometimes fills in as drummer for the U.S. Ghostal Service." Bone Moon Palace, like the ghost ship that its title poem commemorates, offers escape "not from everyone else but from everywhere else, a hiding place to be alone in sometimes." In these poems, you'll find community and solitude, candor and empathy, history and etymology. You'll find our oligarchy decoded; our mammalian nature disrobed. You'll find cold full moonlit nights and Darth Vader unsheathing his box cutters and so many beautifully-turned phrases: words tilled like soil to harvest a fresh poetic perspective. Enter the palace and behold, then, Corman-Roberts veering nimbly between jester and sage—dispensing "truth like smoke / disguised as tomfoolery." Soma Mei-Sheng Frazier, 2017 San Francisco Library Laureate, author of Salve and Collateral Damage: A Triptych Paul Corman-Roberts' imagination is a responsible spirit leading people to their sharpened teeth. His imagination is my friend. Riffs to live by wreathe poem after poem. Stowaway poems in this time of epochal shifts in the direction and velocity of social freight. You can find Corman-Roberts underneath cracking thousands of wishbones with all phantoms and phenomena that hegemony would have you ignore. Here is a tally for lovers of poems to enjoy. Tongo Eisen-Martin, 8th San Francisco Poet Laureate, author of Heaven Is All Goodbyes and somebody is dead already Paul Corman-Roberts' words create a lush, lyrical roadmap to navigate a world where one can feel lost in a sideways sanity. With heart, hope, and humor as his magnetic north, Corman-Roberts leads us along roads teeming with ghosts, shape-shifters, poisonous CEOs, and investment bankers. Rather than imposing upon us a “one-way ticket to the abyss,” replete with Eden-less days where memes are the new media and democracy is pummeled by “thugocracy,” Corman-Roberts offers us a proverbial light at the end of our journey—that poetry can offer sanctuary, and that even amidst a crumbling empire, we “still need to be held / need to be cuddled / even in the squalor of our own dust. Rich Ferguson, L.A. spoken-word performer, Beat Poet Laureate of California (2020–2022) and author of Everything is Radiant Between the Hates (Moon Tide Press, 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialyetdistanced/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialyetdistanced/support

Minnesota Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update
Health Officials Urge Travelers To Test For COVID, Avoid Mexico Due To High Transmission Rate

Minnesota Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 1:59


Following a rash of travel-related COVID-19 cases, health officials are urging testing for travelers returning to Minnesota.   According to the Minnesota Department of Health, four Minnesotans have contracted the P.1. COVID variant after a stay at The Grand at Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico. They were staying at the resort in mid-March.  The P.1. variant was first detected in Brazil.  Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Americans, urging no travel to Mexico due to high COVID-19 transmission.  Minnesota Health’s Deputy State Epidemiologist, Dr. Richard Danila, says anyone who has traveled internationally is recommended to test three to five days after their return, even if they have been vaccinated. They’re also advised to be on the lookout for symptoms.   Those who are not vaccinated are recommended to quarantine, in addition to testing, upon their return.   Health officials say travelers should wear face masks, physically distance, avoid crowds and wash hands frequently. Unvaccinated travelers should test one to three days before departure, and should not travel if sick or exposed to someone with COVID-19.   More information on COVID-19 variant strains can be found on Minnesota Health Department’s website. The CDC’s website will have information on travel precautions and testing. 

Las Cenizas de Ícaro
El Palacio

Las Cenizas de Ícaro

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 18:27


Después de haber visto un table dance únicamente en las películas, Ixchel decidirá visitar el célebre Moon Palace.

Las Cenizas de Ícaro
Las Moiras

Las Cenizas de Ícaro

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 10:05


El destino volverá a tentar la curiosidad de Ixchel extendiéndole una invitación para visitar el Moon Palace.

Group Sales Power Hour
Mastermind Take-Aways That Will Blow The Doors Off Competitors

Group Sales Power Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 60:56


I am just back from 10-days at The Grand at Moon Palace. After two years of planning and multiple postponements, we delivered two stellar Mastermind events. Twenty-two top-notch agency owners (split in 2 mastermind groups) showed up hungry for CONNECTIVITY & GAME-CHANGING TRANSFORMATION.  They got what they came for. On this episode I explore some of the biggest issues and opportunities we conquered.  Together with master-trainer Mike Marchev and social marketing expert Zachary Cohen, we made a difference in the businesses -- and the lives -- of some pretty cool agents. Now they're even cooler. Come get a taste of what I learned. Want to be in the audience? Request access here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGroupSalesSuccess THE PODCAST DOWNLOADS https://www.travmarketmedia.com/podcast-categories/group-sales-power-hour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MIKE'd UP MARCHEV | Travmarket Media Network

Today's episode is coming to you from Cancun, Mexico. After a year of cancellations our Mastermind Owners Retreat is finally taking place at The Grand at Moon Palace. And what a beautiful place it is. Our group of professional travel agents is in our third day of collaboration and although the occupancy rate of the hotel may be low, the energy in our meeting room is at the highest level. We remain masked and socially distanced but the staff could not be more accommodating. Yesterday the topic of motivation was raised and I thought of my spinnaker story.  That's when I thought I would share the story with you today before heading down to the meeting room. The fact that it is 5:30 am may explain the haziness in my voice. I am pretty sure you will still get the full value of my message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attendance Bias
Mexico 2020 Roundtable

Attendance Bias

Play Episode Play 43 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 84:52


By now, it’s a cliche to state that 2020 was an awful year for. But it needs to be noted that for Phish, 2020 was not an TOTAL loss. Let’s remember that for four days and nights in February of 2020, Phish played incredible shows at the Moon Palace resort in Cancun.I was lucky enough to attend those shows, and when the pandemic hit, I frequently went back to pictures, relistened, and would text my friends who were also there. Remembering Mexico became a coping mechanism to soothe my soul that missed all things Phish throughout 2020.After scrolling through the pictures for the millionth time, I decided that it would be better to talk about and remember the event with other friends who made it one of the greatest Phish experiences I’ve ever had.Today, in recognition of one year since Phish last took the stage, I proudly present the Attendance Bias Mexico 2020 roundtable. I’m joined by my friends Greg Ewan, Mike Cappilino (Cappy), and Chase Turner, to talk about the Moon Palace resort, the oddity of wearing shorts on the beach in February, and of course, the best music of the year.Pack your bags, bring sunscreen and have another margarita as we go back to February 20th-23rd to Cancun, for Phish at Riviera Maya.

Vacation Mavens
182 Catskills NY

Vacation Mavens

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 49:59


This week we are "traveling" to upstate New York to the land of mountain resorts of yore in the Catskill Mountains in New York. Fadra Nally from All Things Fadra fills us in on what is different in this region from the times of Dirty Dancing and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and why it makes a great spot for an outdoor-focused girlfriend getaway with waterfalls, wine, and shopping or a family vacation destination with hiking, kayaking and more. About Fadra Nally Fadra is a blogger and podcaster focusing on the lighter side of cars, entertainment, and travel. Her favorite destinations are as close as West Virginia and as far away as Saudi Arabia. You can find her online at AllThingsFadra.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Tips for Visiting the Catskills The Catskills are located just about two hours north of New York City and cover 700,000 acres over four counties, with the Hudson River creating the eastern border. While the Catskills were popular in the 1950s, especially with families in NYC, many of those all-inclusive type of family resorts are no longer there. Dirty Dancing was based on a resort called Grossinger's, which is no longer operating, but it was actually filmed in Virginia and North Carolina. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel episodes in the Catskills were filmed at a family-run resort called Scott's Family Resort at Oquaga Lake. The Catskills are a good four-season destination, with skiing and winter sports in the winter, great hiking year-round, and beautiful fall foliage in October. However, some activities and attractions may only be open from May to October. There are a lot of breweries, wineries, and distilleries in the Catskill region. Kaaterskill Falls is one of the tallest in New York State at 260 feet, which is higher than Niagara Falls. It is approximately a one-mile hike, including a series of stairs, to reach the top and an overlook. Some trail heads may be closed so look online to find alternatives. There are many cute towns with great bookstores, restaurants, and boutiques for shopping. There are many cabin rentals that you can find on Airbnb that are perfect for a self-contained getaway where you can either cook or bring in take out. Mohonk Mountain House near New Paltz is a great hotel to stay at or even visit for brunch and then enjoy the hiking trails on the grounds. Catskill, Kingston,and Hudson are all great little towns to set up a home base. Fadra stayed in Cocksackie on the water, which has a smaller downtown that is undergoing a revitalization to make it a wedding destination. Cocksackie has a great bottle shop and Chez Figata is a good restaurant to try for dinner. If you go further west in the Catskills you will find more resorts and mountains. It is a great destination for a girlfriend getaway, romantic getaway, or a family vacation. The Kartrite Resort in the Catskills is great for families and has an indoor waterpark. Fadra stayed at an Airbnb called Heron's View. Be sure to plan in advance if you are going to rent a cabin or vacation home. [00:00:00.150] - Kim Where can you find Waterfalls, wine and shopping just a couple of hours from New York City? Stay tuned to find out.   [00:00:18.730] - Announcer Welcome to Vacation Mavens, a family travel podcast with ideas for your next vacation and tips to get you out the door. Here are your hosts, Kim from Stuffed Suitcase and Tamara from We3Travel.   [00:00:33.700] - Kim So, Tamara, we are in February. And, you know, things are starting to change a bit in the travel sector. I feel like we've been in a pretty standard operating procedure. But we recently had some big news come out for people that are planning to fly into the United States, and that is that they are going to require a negative covid test.   [00:00:56.890] - Tamara Yeah, and I think that's a big deal. I'm thinking of people that have done some trips like to the Caribbean especially. I've been seeing a lot of that or Mexico. And now to think about how you are going to get that test on the way back, otherwise you're not going to be allowed home. Tt's something you have to really take into consideration. I think in the past, we've thought about testing to leave, but not testing to come back. So definitely a change.   [00:01:23.920] - Kim Yeah, I think it makes sense. It seems good. I'll be honest where we're at with not traveling at all. It seems odd that people are traveling to the Caribbean and Mexico.   [00:01:34.420] - Kim But I know that some people are choosing to do that and definitely still planning vacations and traveling and stuff. But I think this is definitely going to be an extra layer of logistics that they have to consider. I know you had mentioned some testing might be done at airports or such, but I know I've received a couple of press releases from major hotels such as the Palace Resorts, where we had stayed at one Moon Palace in Jamaica.   [00:02:03.400] - Kim But they are offering free testing to their guests that will help them further. You know, American guests are flying back into the states so that that is one thing that you might consider is checking for hotels that are offering it. I think they know how much they rely on that tourism dollar. And so they're doing whatever they can to make sure that American tourists keep coming down and visiting.   [00:02:27.030] - Tamara Yeah, especially because I imagine they could get pricey. I mean, if you think about some of the private testing that is available tends to be 100 dollars or more a person, so that can definitely add to the vacation cost. I was just talking to friends of ours and we were talking about their 25th anniversary in October, and they wanted to do like a four day getaway to the Caribbean. And I was like, here are some things to think about.   [00:02:49.900] - Tamara And they're like, do you think that's still going to be in place? And I have no idea. And that's the thing is like we don't know how long. So, maybe people are thinking about a spring break trip, maybe they're thinking about summer. We just don't know how long these things are going to be in place. And it's definitely, for a four day trip, you think about the time it takes you away from your little vacation to have to deal with testing.   [00:03:12.130] - Tamara And even before you go, like even though testing is more widespread, I know here a lot of the testing that I can get easily and that they encourage us to get regularly now is the rapid test and the rapid test is not going to qualify for what most countries will we will need.   [00:03:27.640] - Tamara They'll need a PCR test for coming in, so if I try to get a PCR test, it doesn't have the same guaranteed turnaround time. And so then that could really mess up your trip. And so then you have to think about, OK, maybe I have to do private testing. Like when we talked to Amber about her trip to Hawaii, she used a company called Vault Health to do private testing before she left.   [00:03:49.570] - Tamara And so now you might be paying for testing on both sides, plus taking time away from your vacation like I was just thinking about in Mexico when we went to Riviera Maya, it was about an hour from the Cancun airport. And transportation was pretty expensive because we weren't going to rent a car because we were planning on staying on the resort and then, getting back and forth to the airport. If that's where you have to do your testing, that that's going to be time consuming out of your trip.   [00:04:17.830] - Kim So, yeah, a lot of considerations.   [00:04:20.410] - Tamara And then I think also there's things to think about. Obviously, every country has their own rules. And I mean, pretty much most of them are still off limits. But even the ones that are accepting visitors from the U.S., which are a lot of the Caribbean islands and Mexico, Costa Rica. I know I was just following our friend Sarah that talked to us about kind of where the Caribbean was and they're reopening of the islands to go to. And we talked to her back in the summer. She does a lot of reporting from down there.   [00:04:50.020] - Tamara So she's just in Anguilla and it looks like she had to have a PCR test before she left a PCR test when she arrived. And then you're quarantined in your hotel room until the results of that get back, which are supposed to be within 12 hours.   [00:05:04.690] - Tamara But then even beyond that, there's a 14 day quarantine within certain resorts or properties or a restaurant.   [00:05:11.850] - Tamara So basically they've created this little like traveler's bubble so that if you are a visitor and your negative, but you're still have a red wristband that you're in a 14 day quarantine and you can go to certain hotels, certain restaurants, but only on certain days. And then they're accessible to locals on other days to keep the locals and the visitors, I guess, a little separated. And I mean, it seems to be working. They've had no deaths and very few cases.   [00:05:38.650] - Tamara But, wow, that's a huge I don't know I don't want to say restriction on your vacation because, you know, frankly, just being able to travel at all right now is a huge privilege and so but it's really it's not everyone's like, oh, I want to go on vacation. I wanted to be feel normal. Well, you know, maybe not.   [00:05:57.250] - Kim Yeah, I think that's the thing is, it's I mean, we're still not looking at what normal is going to be for a while. And I think that's that's the big thing. I know. You know, we I do feel lucky that we have such great summers here in the Pacific Northwest and we could say, hey, we can, you know, go explore our own area again. But I think everybody is getting kind of sick of that. I know I'm you know, we love California and I'm typically down there a couple or few times a year. And we I just miss, you know, pool lounging and, you know, sunsets on the beach and all of that, you know, palm tree lifestyle. And so I don't know. And, you know, Disneyland is still not open. And I don't think it has any chance of opening for spring break, in my opinion.   [00:06:44.260] - Kim So what that must be doing to that economy and all those workers, I mean, I can't even imagine.   [00:06:49.030] - Kim So it's kind of a crazy, crazy world still. I mean, I can't believe we're coming on one full year of it.   [00:06:55.630] - Tamara And yeah, I know it's it's beyond depressing, but I'm thinking mostly about summer and I just need a change of scenery, like, desperately. And so we're going to go somewhere. You know, our plan was to go to Greece, which we wanted to do last year, this year. And that may just never happen. So my strategy right now is I'm creating backup plans.   [00:07:22.300] - Tamara So I'm just booking things that are cancelable and will go where we can go. I mean, I'm not going to book like airfare or whatever, but like I did for Greece, but it is changeable without a fee and it was a good deal. So I don't know I don't know what it will happen with that eventually.   [00:07:40.870] - Tamara And the hard thing is, like everything is contingent on everything else. And that's what drives me crazy in my life because I am a planner and have a really, really hard time like not knowing what the future holds, not being able to plan for not having anything in my control. So even just talking to Hannah about like her summer plans, like last year, she was going to do this like counselor in training year at the camp that she's gone to and then do this Israel trip.   [00:08:07.090] - Tamara And obviously that was canceled and all she did was stay home and take summer optional classes and face time with friends and go for runs with me. And then we did a couple little trips, but it was just not good. And so she was thinking that this year would be something entirely different. But then the camp said, well, we're just going to kind of push it out a year.   [00:08:30.820] - Tamara So you have another chance. You know, she'd kind of like given up on that hope that she was going to do that. So now the camp is like, well, you know what, we're just like adding an extra year to camp. So now you can do it as a rising senior as well. And everything she's ever heard has been that that's like the best year of camp. And so she really wants to do it.   [00:08:48.610] - Tamara But then we were kind of thinking this year she might focus on something a little bit more like a job or like an academic program or internship, something like that. And so it's like all these things like, is that camp, is it going to move forward? Because if it doesn't doesn't should you do this? And here are these other, like, astronomy related things that she wanted to do. But like one by one, those are getting canceled, too.   [00:09:08.830] - Tamara So they're off the table. And then we are like, if you do that, then you'd be around here. But if you're not doing that, then you wouldn't be around here and maybe you want to do a family trip versus a you know, Glenn and I go on a trip.   [00:09:20.680] - Tamara And then there's also like, well, coming back are there's still going to be quarantines and restrictions in place because like right now, especially with our school, there's very strong rules about, you know, what's allowed.   [00:09:30.460] - Tamara And so it's like, well, if we did something when you came back from camp, but you need to have time to quarantine or whatever before you would have to start up soccer practice in like mid-August. And we're also trying to look at colleges like all over the country.   [00:09:46.510] - Tamara And it's like, oh, gosh, it's just there's so many feel overwhelming. And it just feels overwhelming to get locked in, you know. Yeah. The one thing that I can then like, plan things around.   [00:09:57.220] - Kim I get it. Yeah.   [00:09:58.840] - Tamara And unfortunately it'll be like last year where it will literally be June, you know, like days before something where you finally know what the situation is.   [00:10:07.780] - Kim Yeah. Who knows. We can hold out hope and just see what's going to happen the next couple of months. But I think it's important for us all to just try and like. You said earlier it's it's still a very privileged worry and a lot of ways with what's going on, so long as we keep that in mind that it is a privilege to travel and we all miss it and we will get to it when we can, and we just all support each other and do the best we can to follow rules.   [00:10:33.250] - Kim I think the rules are there to keep everyone safe on both like visitors and locals. So I think just be following rules and make sure that you're educated about rules before you make plans. I think that's the thing to focus on right now, certainly.   [00:10:46.450] - Tamara And I think also, if you are considering doing one of those like Caribbean, Mexico, whatever trips, it seems like Canada is on the verge of telling people like if you go out of the country, you may not be able to come back in. So it's like, who knows? That could happen here as well.   [00:11:01.570] - Tamara Like right now there's bans on travel for people that are not U.S. citizens. But there's a lot of considerations to travel right now.   [00:11:13.360] - Kim Well, I mean, the Tokyo Olympics have completely been scrapped, which is just so sad and hard on that country. And I'm sure. So it's it's affected so much of, you know, I mean, it's not like they can't delay it another year like they did. So it's very sad for all those situation.   [00:11:33.010] - Tamara Yeah.   [00:11:34.000] - Kim Well, we are going to try and not focus on the sad and we are going to talk about a New York state escape. So for many people, depending on, like you've said, travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, it is a possible escape because it sounds like it's a lot of small towns, kind of keep to yourself, go outdoors, hike destination. So we are going to be talking about the Catskills.   [00:11:58.930] - Tamara Yes. Let's let's go to the Land of Dirty Dancing, right?   [00:12:02.080] - Kim Yeah, exactly.   [00:12:12.650] - Tamara Today, we're here with Fadra Nally. Fadra is a blogger and podcast author who focuses on the lighter side of cars, entertainment and travel, her favorite destinations are as close as West Virginia and as far away as Saudi Arabia. So welcome, Fadra.   [00:12:26.660] - Fadra Thank you. Thanks for having me. I'm excited to talk to you today about a location that's pretty close to where I am, but I've actually only been a few times.   [00:12:35.450] - Tamara We're going to talk about the Catskill Mountains, but some of our listeners may have only heard of the Catskills for movies like Dirty Dancing or I think The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, they spend some time in the Catskills. But can you explain to our listeners, like, where are the Catskill Mountains and what are some of the towns in their area if you're going to look it up on a map?   [00:12:53.000] - Fadra Well, I'll tell you, before I went last time, last November, for the first time, I only knew that I knew it from Dirty Dancing. And that was pretty much it. And, you know, it's it was kind of well known back in the 50s. It was a big sort of like a summer location for wealthy, usually Jewish families from New York City. They would head out to the Catskills and it's it's considered upstate New York.   [00:13:16.520] - Fadra It is west of the Hudson River. And it actually encompasses it's about 700,000 acres and takes up four different counties. So it's a pretty large region. It's kind of in southeast New York state. So it's a very big area. It's a mountainous area. It's actually part of the Appalachian Mountains. So there's there's a lot to see and do there. And it's kind of funny that you mentioned the entertainment aspect, because I do cover entertainment as well as travel.   [00:13:45.680] - Fadra And so it was kind of fun just to read a little bit more about it. And just a quick side note on Dirty Dancing. So the resort in that film is called Kellerman's, and it was inspired by a resort called Grossinger's, which is it's now gone. It's long gone, actually. So they actually shot that movie in Virginia and North Carolina.   [00:14:07.850] - Fadra So they didn't even shoot it in the Catskills. But Mrs. Maisel, they did actually shoot there. There's a place called Scott's Family Resort at Oquaga Lake, and it's a family run hotel. I haven't been to the one in the Catskills. I've been to similar type hotels where it's sort of like an all inclusive, rustic, family friendly family activity type place. And that one, they actually chose to film it there because that's remained largely unchanged since the 50s.   [00:14:35.060] - Tamara Yeah, it was funny. You talk about the 50s because I think my husband would get upset because growing up he always went to the Catskills and it was not in the 50s.   [00:14:43.280] - Tamara But I always call him old, so. Yeah, but but he was definitely one of the New York Jewish families that always went to the Catskills. They went to the Concord, was like the big resort then. And he tells me about like some of the comedians that came in. And so, like the whole Mrs. Maisel thing, like definitely ties into that. But it's really funny because one of the first times we went skiing together, his only experience skiing was at the Concord, which I guess is like just a small little hill that you would take like a tow rope up.   [00:15:10.310] - Tamara And so when we were going up the lift, I think it was in Mount Snow in Vermont, he was like, how high are we going? Like, how long is this lift? And I was like, I don't know. I'll take about like 10, 15 minutes. He's like, What? And then I was like, well, how long is it going to take to get down? I'm like, I don't know, like half an hour or so.   [00:15:27.590] - Tamara And he was just like so shocked because it was, you know, his experience was, you know, very much going to the Concord in the winter and skiing there. But skiing was more like, you know, that most five minutes down the hill.   [00:15:39.390] - Fadra So his idea of skiing sounds more like my idea of. So that's good to know. If I want to go skiing, I'm going to go to the Catskills.   [00:15:47.160] - Tamara Yeah, I think there are some some tougher hills or mountains, I should say now. But anyway, it's funny because he definitely always talked about his experience in the Catskills.   [00:15:57.530] - Kim That's funny. So speaking of winter and seasons, you had mentioned that you went in November, which would have been the fall. So it's it seems like maybe it's a seasonal destination. Do you know anything about some of the things that you can do around the different seasons and maybe the best time you think for people to visit?   [00:16:14.480] - Fadra Well, you know, the great thing about the Catskills are that it's really a four season area. So I think it just depends on what you like to do.   [00:16:23.150] - Fadra So I am not a skier, as you might have inferred from like those small little hills. I actually grew up doing some ski trips to Pennsylvania, which are also, you know, nice little hills, and I can handle that. So I'm not a big winter sports fan. They do have skiing there. So if that's something that you like to do, that is something that you can do in the Catskills. But the other three seasons are where you're really going to be able to take advantage of a lot of the outdoor activities.   [00:16:49.370] - Fadra So, for example, I love to kayak and we actually stayed at a place right on the Hudson River. So you do have access to the river and you do have access to the mountains. So depending on what you like to do, we stayed right by the river, which would be great for warmer weather activities. And then, of course, all the mountain activities are, you know, just a short drive away.   [00:17:09.590] - Fadra But I found November was just a bit too chilly for any activities on the river, and when you get into fall in an area like New York and in the mountains, you know, it's kind of hit or miss. You're going to have some warmer days and then you're going to have some really cold days. So I was actually content to just sit on the shore of the river. And for people that don't know, the Hudson River is a major waterway for cargo ships.   [00:17:32.850] - Fadra And so, it's kind of fun just sitting out there. In fact, our first night there, I looked out the window.   [00:17:38.610] - Fadra I'm like, oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. And my friends were like, what's wrong? What's wrong? I said, there's a giant ship on the river.   [00:17:47.730] - Fadra So it was totally unexpected to see them go up and down. So that was kind of fun. But, you know, fall and spring are great for hiking, as is summer.   [00:17:55.270] - Fadra I mean, you could do anything in the summer, but fall, fall or spring. It was perfect for us to do some brisk hiking. And then, like I said, if if you don't mind snow and you like skiing, there are opportunities in the winter as well. So, you know, it really just depends on what you like to do. But I would definitely consider it a four season area.   [00:18:13.560] - Kim Is it really like tree heavy snow would fall be have a lot of fall colors like you hear so much about in the Northeast, or is it a little too far north for that?   [00:18:22.680] - Fadra No, I think it depends. Again, it depends on where you go. Keep in mind that the Catskill region is huge and it goes all the way from the Hudson River, pretty far west. So if you start driving up, I think you're talking about maybe elevation wise, it is it you don't get a lot of trees. No, it was actually most of the leaves were gone by the time we went. We went mid to late November.   [00:18:44.220] - Fadra So, you know, of course, the further north you go, the earlier the foliage season is. But no, the area is definitely popular for fall foliage and they definitely encourage that. In fact, it's still a big area for New York City people, even though it's a couple hours away, you'll get a lot of the leaf peepers in the fall. So, yeah, it's a beautiful area for that.   [00:19:05.050] - Tamara Yeah, I was thinking I was in the Finger Lakes in September, like late September of this year. And so they are not too different in terms of how high up they are. So feel like October would probably be prime leaf season.   [00:19:24.690] - Tamara And I definitely think that the Catskills have a lot of agritourism because when I was there for a family reunion, this was, oh, gosh, maybe 15 years ago almost. We went in the summer and there were like a lot of farms to visit. So I imagine in the fall that could be really, you know, an excellent time to like do all the pumpkin patches and stuff like that.   [00:19:49.200] - Kim I'm betting if it's near the it has a lot of trees and it's near the river, it's probably really good for birdwatching. Not that I'm into that, but I'm thinking spring time would probably be really popular.   [00:19:58.230] - Fadra I actually love bird watching, but I can't say it was something that occurred to me because along the river. So if you're going to stay along the river, you're probably going to stay in a town which is going to be a little bit more developed.   [00:20:10.740] - Kim OK, but it's more I'm picturing like Pacific Northwest Rivers, but that's more like when I lived in Kansas. It's like the Missouri River, like transport river type.   [00:20:19.020] - Fadra Exactly. Exactly.   [00:20:20.680] - Tamara Okay. Yeah. When you were talking about kayaking, I'm like, wow, the Hudson, that's that's huge. And I'm not quite sure I'd want to kayak on that.   [00:20:27.900] - Fadra You know, it's kind of funny because my husband grew up a little further south, but right along the Hudson River and he used to tell me stories of how they would jet ski all the time on the Hudson River. And you just you don't really grasp it until you're there. And you see, OK, it's a pretty big it's a pretty wide river. And then you see these massive ships going up. And I came home and I said, you were jet skiing on that river with these giant cargo ships.   [00:20:52.260] - Fadra And he said, yeah, we used to you know, they would go behind the ships and catch the wake of the ships and jump them. And, you know, I was like, we are different people. He also did black diamond skiing trails. So, you know, he's more of a thrill seeker.   [00:21:06.540] - Fadra I'm more of a I'm going to sit over here with my glass of wine and just, you know, take a look at the the world going by.   [00:21:12.090] - Fadra But, yeah, I would I would definitely do some kayaking. I'd probably be more inclined to keep it, you know, close to the shore. And there are rules on the river. So, you know, they do have buoys, so you don't go out past a certain place and there are shipping lanes. So it's not like you can just cut straight across.   [00:21:28.890] - Kim So, yeah, funny when you said that, it reminds me, I don't know if either of you are. Well I know not on TikTok, but I'm, I like TikTok sometimes and there's a thing and it's like, the best relationships always have one really boring person and one really crazy person because the it works. It's the only it's the only way that matches up.   [00:21:49.110] - Fadra Did you just call me boring?   [00:21:50.670] - Fadra Yeah, I'm, I'm with you. Compared to my look compared to my husband. I like different types. You know, I might try and exotic fish.   [00:22:01.530] - Fadra You know, you live you live large. He's done everything jump out of airplanes. Motorcycles that I'm like, let's stay in a nice luxury hotel.   [00:22:17.900] - Tamara I'm just thinking, I think that we're both the boring ones, which leaves Hannah to be the wild one.   [00:22:23.900] - Tamara But, yeah, so we talked about kayaking and, you know, maybe some hiking, things like that. Are there any other, like activities? Are there attractions that you should see in the Catskills?   [00:22:33.890] - Fadra So, you know, keep in mind that I went in November and we are, you know, in the midst of this thing called a pandemic. So, you know, I didn't get to explore everything that I wanted to see because, you know, there are reduced hours and reduced availability. And also there are some things that are open seasonally. So I would say, you know, the biggest activities are probably open from May to October. So keep that in mind.   [00:22:58.790] - Fadra I was there in November. But with that said, I think the biggest things that I would recommend are waterfalls and wineries. And even if you're not into wineries, they have a lot of distilleries that are pretty well known. They have a lot of breweries. And so we didn't actually get a chance to hit any of those. But there are some you know, there are a couple really well-known distilleries that we were looking to get to. But waterfalls, of course, are, you know, available.   [00:23:24.830] - Fadra That's that's a four season thing as well. I don't know that I would go in the winter, but it was a nice brisk hike to do the waterfalls. And, of course, you know, you have the mountains, you have the water. So you're going to get a lot of waterfalls. One of the places that we went that I absolutely loved, it's called Catskill Falls. And keep in mind that this area was founded by the Dutch.   [00:23:45.380] - Fadra So you'll get that skill like Fishkill and Peekskill and which I think I think that I think Kill actually refers to River. I think that's what I think that's what it means. So it's a Dutch word. But Catskill Falls is a it's one of the largest the highest waterfalls in New York State. It's 260 feet tall.   [00:24:05.000] - Fadra So it's actually higher than Niagara Falls. It's the tallest cascading waterfall in New York State. And it's really popular. And we went and it was it's about a one mile hike to get to the base of the waterfalls. And then you can actually go up a series of stairs to take you to the top of the waterfall. And it's a it's a beautiful overlook. It's a nice hike. And, you know, the only thing to keep in mind, again, during the pandemic, if you look online, it'll say the falls are closed.   [00:24:38.180] - Fadra And what that means is some of the trailheads are closed. So you have to be a little bit more strategic about, you know, where you park and how you access it. But Catskill Falls was really amazing. And if you're not a super outdoorsy person, if you just wanted like a nice relaxing getaway, there are all kinds of cute little towns with shopping and eating.   [00:24:59.300] - Fadra And again, you know, availability during this time is really going to vary by towns. But we found great bookstores and cute little coffee shops and restaurants and just like boutique shops, unique artsy shops. And one of the things that that I like to do when I travel is I like to stimulate the local economy and I like to try and find things that I couldn't find other, you know, in other places. So I do a lot of boutique shopping.   [00:25:26.150] - Fadra And so, yeah, they had some really unique stuff there. So I definitely recommend the shopping as well. It's great.   [00:25:32.310] - Kim It sounds like a kind of the type of place that you'd pick a nice hotel and maybe get a spa treatment and enjoy a lazy breakfast and then stroll around and maybe do a hike or two. And that's the kind of vacation I'm dreaming of right now as a kind of nice for a girlfriend getaway.   [00:25:47.630] - Tamara Yeah, exactly. A romantic getaway. I think you definitely sold both of us on the waterfalls and wine.   [00:25:52.100] - Kim Yeah, exactly. Tamara and I, those are it's like we're sold. We're in.   [00:25:56.330] - Fadra And actually that's why I went in November. So last year was a big birthday for me. And I had decided going into the year that this is going to be my year to travel. And as you know, the world had other plans. And so two of my friends actually said, let's do just a local getaway. You know, it's drivable for all of us. And so we it was three girlfriends and we stayed in a little Airbnb, beautiful Airbnb on the water with three bedrooms.   [00:26:26.870] - Fadra And it was just, you know, it was a perfect getaway for us. And, you know, the thing is right now that you can go out, but you can also, you know, get some takeout and have a girls night in and just be away from home.   [00:26:39.020] - Tamara And it was really, really nice. Yeah, well, I share that big birthday with you, and I was also planning a year of travel, so I'm going to make up for it. We are definitely eventually I kept saying we're going to do in twenty, twenty one. I'm like, uh, maybe the latter half of 2021.   [00:26:55.970] - Fadra So yeah. Still holding out hope.   [00:26:58.550] - Kim So is there any, special area, you know you've, you've just been the one time. But I know with your research and probably what you plan, what about any favorite areas to stay because you said it's a huge region, so. What would you like, what towns or areas do you think are the the winning winning spots? So, you know, I've actually been up that way, you know, quite a few times because my I have family that lives up in Fishkill, New York, which is a little further south of the Catskills, and it's on the east side of the Hudson River.   [00:27:29.620] - Fadra So my husband and I go up there almost every year and we do a lot of day trips. And so I've done things like hiking and biking and brunching at Mohonk Mountain House. I don't know if you're familiar with.   [00:27:41.260] - Tamara Oh, yeah, I've wanted to stay there.   [00:27:42.850] - Fadra Yeah, it's beautiful in New Paltz, New York.   [00:27:45.160] - Fadra So that's a place where normally you can only go there if you are a guest. But, you know, fun little secret. If you make a brunch reservation, then you could spend the whole day there. You know, they'll let you in as long as you have brunch reservations or something. And so they have some great trails that go all the way around the lake. So I've done that.   [00:28:04.960] - Fadra But this time I stayed further north in a town called. If you were to read it, it looks like it's Cock Sakey, which is a horrible name, but they pronounce it Cook Soki. .   [00:28:19.270] - Fadra I thought it was really just the perfect location. It's not too far from Albany. It's a really easy drive. I live, you know, close to Baltimore and drove up there and it was actually a really, really easy drive. I thought it was a good location and it was kind of a good place where we could go to the east side of the river if we wanted to visit. Some towns over there like Hudson is a really cute town there.   [00:28:45.370] - Fadra If we wanted to go as far south to a town called Kingston, we went there or if we wanted to stay closer, you know, there there is actually a town called Catskill. And then, of course, the town we stayed in Cocksackie and just in the little downtown area, there's not there's not a ton there.   [00:29:03.040] - Fadra They're actually doing a lot of revitalization there. They have some investors coming in. And, you know, I think they're going to kind of try and make it a wedding destination. But there were some great restaurants we ate at this place called Chez Figata, and they were open for business. There was a great bottle shop, which we call them wine stores. But I guess up there it's a bottle shop and really great wines and just some small little little shops that we were able to walk to from where we were staying.   [00:29:31.540] - Fadra So I actually really love staying there and I wouldn't mind staying there again, but I would love to explore the areas further west. So the Catskills go much further west, a little bit deeper into the mountains, and that's where you're going to find the resorts and the ski areas and so on.   [00:29:49.450] - Tamara And what about Woodstock, Woodstock's part of the Catskills, isn't it? Or is that further South?   [00:29:53.350] - Fadra It is. Well, it's further south, but it's very close to New Paltz. So, you know, Woodstock, as in the Woodstock is right up there, which was actually just a big, you know, farming area, big farm where they had it.   [00:30:06.400] - Fadra So you'll find that there's pretty, how shall I say, crunchy towns up that way.   [00:30:13.270] - Tamara Yeah, those are fun. Like you said, though, bookstore's like unique boutiques like I love that kind of things.   [00:30:20.710] - Tamara I again I keep going back to like maybe more girlfriend getaway a romantic getaway. But at the same time like I know that we've done family things there and there are definitely I feel like there's like amusement park.   [00:30:32.410] - Tamara I'm trying to think of like all the things my nieces and nephews did when we were on that family reunion quite a few years ago.   [00:30:39.760] - Fadra Well, let me just say that right now, especially to the moms out there, we're pretty much home with everybody almost all the time. And it's OK to take a little time for yourself and do do a girlfriend getaway. I know it's easy to think like, well, if we're spending the time or the money, we should do a family trip. But it's really worthwhile to just kind of refresh and recharge and take that back home to your family.   [00:31:09.310] - Tamara Yeah, I think especially this should be a year where there should be less guilt about that because we're like, oh, I never see them. We're so busy. I'm like, no, you've seen them.   [00:31:18.910] - Fadra So we need to spend more time as a family. No, we don't.   [00:31:24.880] - Kim I have to say, I was, you know, really thankful that we never, you know, embrace the RV or tiny home lifestyle, you know? But then I was thinking of our friend Brianna, who runs Crazy family adventure, and they've been living in their RV with her, you know, kids for six years now or something. And I'm like, I guess this pandemic's really not that different for them.   [00:31:48.280] - Fadra So my friend Andrea Updyke, I don't know if you know Andrea, they recently bought an RV. By the way, RVs are hard to come by right now because because because of the pandemic, everyone's like, let's get on the road. So they bought an RV and they actually just did a trip out to the Grand Canyon from North Carolina. And it was a three week trip and I said, how was it, and she said, actually, you know, it's great, we had a wonderful trip, we all got along really well.   [00:32:15.450] - Fadra But it's funny because when she's home and I think when you're away with your family, it's a little bit different. So she says when we're home, a lot of times they'll plug the RV in on their driveway. And she uses that as her little like oasis away from her family.   [00:32:30.630] - Kim It's like her, she shed. I think it's funny.   [00:32:37.050] - Tamara So, you know, we were talking about that its kind of good for the girlfriend getaway, a romantic getaway. I remember when Glenn and I were dating, when we lived in New York and we went up to the Catskills, we stayed to someplace I wish I could remember.   [00:32:48.570] - Tamara It was like a B&B, but we stayed in like a loft in the barn and it was on a pond that was supposed to be like, I don't know where they filmed on Golden Pond or something like that. And I remember like rowing in a rowboat was so romantic.   [00:33:03.150] - Tamara But there are you know, there are still some family resorts up there. Do you have any that, you know, kind of heard of or know about? I think the one that I've that comes to mind for me is Kartrite, which has like the water park inside, kind of like a great wolf kind of thing.   [00:33:19.170] - Tamara But are there some more of those kind of the traditional like what used to be Catskill family resorts?   [00:33:24.870] - Fadra There are there are about 25 different mountain resort.   [00:33:29.760] - Fadra So if you're looking for a mountain resort in particular, they all have a little bit of a different focus. So some are that family oriented, all inclusive, where it's, you know, three meals a day or whatever it is. And they have all the family activities and everything is right there. Others are casino resorts and some are ski resorts. So I think it really just depends on what you're looking for.   [00:33:53.620] - Kim It's good to know that there's probably a lot of options out there.   [00:33:56.230] - Kim I seem to recall I recently wrote a post and I was referencing like some All-Inclusive in the United States, and I seem to recall one that's there. And I can't think of which one now, but I know it was in that upstate New York area and it's probably in that region, I'm guessing. And it's one of the all inclusive that kind of attracts families.   [00:34:13.360] - Fadra Yeah. And when you when you mention all inclusive, I mean, here's the thing. Depending on the resort, I've stayed at a couple in the U.S., not up in the Catskills. And, you know, the one thing I want people to keep in mind is you're probably not going to get the all all inclusive experience at, say, like in the Caribbean. So it's it's a little bit different. Some that are more old fashioned and more family oriented.   [00:34:37.200] - Fadra To me, they feel more like summer camp for families. Right. And then others, I've been to some I've been to some in the Poconos, and that's more like a cruise ship on land. So it's still not quite that Caribbean feel. But I think it's important to kind of reset your expectations for what an all inclusive is if you're doing something within the U.S..   [00:34:58.290] - Tamara That's true. Very true. It's definitely not a yeah. Not the same. You know, bring me my drink by the poolside.   [00:35:04.820] - Fadra Exactly, exactly.   [00:35:06.870] - Kim It's more of just like a meal package included. Yes, exactly.   [00:35:10.380] - Fadra So it's also a good area for camping. And by camping, I mean tent camping. We talked about RV camping. I got to be honest, for years I wanted that to be my thing. It's not my thing. In fact, I mentioned my friend when she got an RV and it was just very exciting. And I mentioned it to my husband. I said, what would you think about this? And he looks at me and he goes, No.   [00:35:32.850] - Fadra And I said, Really? He's like, Do you really think that's us? We're more like luxury hotel kind of people, which makes me sound sort of snobby. It doesn't have to be a luxury hotel, but I like places like you said, like something that's a little bit unique, like staying in a loft in a barn or something that's just that feels really clean and modern and comfortable. So we actually rented the first time ever that I stayed in an Airbnb and I absolutely loved it.   [00:36:00.570] - Fadra And I'm really worried now because I don't know if all experiences are that good. So we stayed at a place called Heron's View, which is right on the Hudson River in Cocksackie. And like I said, it was an older home. They completely renovated it. So it still had character, but it was modern and clean and I just loved it. So I definitely recommend that.   [00:36:23.610] - Fadra But again, I hate to keep referring to the P word, but in the time of the pandemic, these kind of things actually book up because a lot of people who maybe would have, you know, done their European vacation or gone on a cruise, they're not they're looking for these smaller, family oriented, more accessible type vacations. So these things actually fill up fairly quickly. In fact, the place where we stayed, Heron's view, I think for the entire month of August, it was rented by three working women out of New York City that just wanted to get out of the city.   [00:36:59.460] - Fadra And so it wasn't really a vacation. It was just a place for them to stay while they were working. So you'll find a lot more of those kinds of things. So I definitely recommend planning in advance for whatever it is. That you want to do?   [00:37:10.920] - Tamara Yeah, and we had that when we went to the Adirondacks over the summer and I definitely think it's going to continue. I think people are already looking at some of that this year, even if it's their backup plan.   [00:37:22.580] - Tamara You know, like if other things can't happen, at least they have something. So the better properties, like you said, like the ones that have those unique characteristics or the views or the you know, they're lakeside like that type of thing, if you're looking for that. I agree. They definitely book it up early. Those I think it's going to continue to be a very popular way to travel throughout 2021.   [00:37:44.600] - Fadra I think so, too. And, you know, I want to mention that because a lot of people feel like they can't travel.   [00:37:51.470] - Fadra And, you know, of course you have to pay attention to state requirements and state restrictions and your personal level of comfort as well. But, you know, because we all work in the travel industry, you know, I want to make sure that people know that you can travel, you can travel safely. You know, it just depends on where you're going and how you're choosing to travel. I think we went out to eat maybe once, maybe twice.   [00:38:15.440] - Fadra But we we did takeout and we brought it back. You know, we all made sure that we were safe before we traveled together. We brought takeout back. We brought board games with us. You know, we went to the bottle shop and got bottles of wine. And it was really about spending time with each other in a different destination. So you can do it. I don't think that you have to put off travel. You just have to figure out more creative ways to do it.   [00:38:39.530] - Kim Yeah, that's what we're starting to see. I mean, these these towns and tourist districts, I mean, as travel writers, we're seeing what they how they've been impacted. And I don't know if many of them can go through another summer or even spring into summer facing this.   [00:38:56.030] - Kim So I think it is smart for us to figure out where our level is and make sure, of course, that you're following any rules and restrictions, but then do what works best for your family and help try and support the local economy. I love that you talk about buying from the local shops. And, you know, we've been trying to do that locally, just eating at our local restaurants and getting order out instead of, you know, visiting as many chains and little things like that.   [00:39:21.290] - Kim So I think there are ways that if you're comfortable and you're following the rules and restrictions Tamara do you know, does New York State have any current travel restrictions?   [00:39:31.400] - Tamara They do. They have had for quite a while. So definitely check their website. They had some quarantine restrictions. There's a form that you need to fill out. Yeah. So definitely before you go, make sure you understand what the restrictions are. The good side is that I don't know what your experience was, Fadra, but I know when we were in the Adirondacks, it's like because New York has taken things very seriously, we saw a lot of compliance, you know, like we didn't have many issues.   [00:39:59.420] - Tamara It was it felt like a pretty safe place to go, you know, so that I really appreciate it.   [00:40:06.610] - Fadra I mean, I felt comfortable. But it's one of those things where if you're walking around town, you're having a mask on. Whether you're inside or outside, you just you wear the mask. And when even when we went hiking, there were people that wore masks. We chose not to wear them outside. But you make sure if if that's how someone feels comfortable, you give them a wide berth when you pass them on the trail, right?   [00:40:29.090] Yeah, definitely. We we would usually have something that we would like pull up if you're passing someone. But I definitely appreciated the people that didn't have it and they made sure they stepped far off the trail and that was good.   [00:40:43.670] - Kim So do you have any final tips that you'd like to share for, you know, if someone's thinking of planning a trip to the Catskills?   [00:40:50.840] - Fadra Well, just to kind of recap some of the things we talked about, I'd say planning it in advance, you know, make sure there's availability for where you might want to stay, especially right now. Make sure you know what's open, whether it's something that's closed for seasonal reasons or it's closed because of, you know, pandemic reasons, because you don't want to get your heart set on something. You'd be like, oh, well, we can't do that now and then.   [00:41:13.610] - Fadra You know, you don't know. You don't know what to do. I also want to mention that just because it's outside doesn't mean it's easily accessible. This is true, honestly, throughout the country, there are some trailheads that are closed primarily to reduce the number of people, you know, a lot of the national parks, which drives me a little crazy that, you know, some of the parking lots are closed and the shops are closed and some of the attractions are closed.   [00:41:39.230] - Fadra But more importantly, the bathrooms are closed. That's the only thing that bothers me.   [00:41:44.690] - Fadra But they do that because they want to kind of discourage, you know, large crowds of people gathering together. The other thing, and I sort of hinted at this is be prepared for any kind of weather. Even in the summer, it can get very chilly in the mountains. So we were staying right on the water and it it was actually nice during the day and then it would drop down at night. But, you know, a lot of places are used to having you know, we had a fire pit, we had an outdoor heater.   [00:42:10.760] - Fadra So but we definitely brought layers as well.   [00:42:14.340] - Tamara Yeah, very good point. I mean, even in the summer when you're in the mountains, it gets colder. Well, speaking of layers of question that we ask, all of our guest is, what do you wear when you travel? Do you have any favorite brands or gear?   [00:42:29.400] - Fadra Well, for me, it changes by season. So, for example, in the summer, I love fit flops and I wear them pretty much everywhere I go.   [00:42:39.000] - Fadra If I'm hiking, I'm more of a I wear new balance hiking shoes. If if I'm hiking, I don't do hiking boots, I do hiking shoes. But in the summer I do flip flops. This winter I've been wearing a lot of toms and I don't mean the little canvas toms. Toms makes some nice, they're kind of like sneaker ankle boots and I love them and I also have some wool clogs from earthier. Can you tell that footwear is important to me.   [00:43:05.400] - Fadra I like to be comfortable. And I also did a little shopping in Kingston, New York, which is a little bit south of Catskill, and I bought a shirt from a boutique. Between us, it's the most expensive shirt I've ever bought, but I love it. It's from a brand called Faherty. It's hard to say f h e r t y. And I've heard that it's my new favorite shirt. It's just like it looks like it's a gray wool shirt, but it's just a button up shirt with just the right fit, the right stretch.   [00:43:34.110] - Fadra And so like that's my go to shirt.   [00:43:36.150] - Tamara Now that's what I love about boutique shopping, though. It's I mean, I rarely do it here because I can't afford it on a regular basis. But it's just so nice to have something that's unique and like you said, that has like that special fit.   [00:43:50.130] - Tamara And you're going to remember going to remember where you got it. Going to remember the time that you had it with your girlfriends and all of that.   [00:43:54.870] - Fadra So every time I put it on, I text my friends and say I'm wearing my special shirt today and I know exactly what I'm talking about. That's awesome.   [00:44:02.820] - Kim Well, thank you so much for all these awesome tips. And why don't you let our listeners know where they can find you online? Sure.   [00:44:09.390] - Fadra Well, I have a blog called All Things Fadra, and you can find it at all things Phaedra dot com. It's spelled FADRA and I also produce a lot of videos. So I do have I do have quite a few travel videos on my YouTube channel and that's YouTube.com/allthingsfadra and I'm a sometime podcast store where I talk about TV in movies and you can find all the info on that at StingerUniverse.com.   [00:44:36.510] - Tamara And I've gotten a lot of tips from you guys on things to watch, so I enjoy listening.   [00:44:42.480] - Fadra Pandemic is a perfect time to really dig into entertainment.   [00:44:46.200] - Kim Can you believe how long ago Tiger King was like four years ago? That was still. That was it.   [00:45:12.690] - Kim Yes, but Fadra, you have to make time for Bridgton, OK?   [00:45:16.500] - Fadra Not with my son around though.   [00:45:18.180] - Kim No, definitely not. Well, you know, if you're into entertainment, you can't pass that by.   [00:45:26.790] - Tamara I kind of thought I was a teen drama kind of thing. And then I started watching. I'm like, oh, OK.   [00:45:33.150] - Fadra Isn't it sort of like a period teen drama, though?   [00:45:35.580] - Tamara Well, yeah, yeah it's yeah. It's like what the eighteen hundreds supposed to be.   [00:45:40.350] - Kim Well I mean it's just back to like when I mean I think the problem is the fact that girls used to be married off when they turned 17 and 18 like you come into your first season and you better get married then are you going to be on the shelf, you know, type mentality, then you'll be an old old maid or.   [00:45:56.100] - Fadra Yeah, well, we just got a new elliptical so I need something to motivate me and get my heart rate up so that if I don't work nights.   [00:46:06.360] - Tamara So have you ever watched Reign?   [00:46:09.540] - Kim No, I haven't is it ok? I need to watch that one.   [00:46:12.030] - Tamara If you liked Bridgton then you will definitely like that.   [00:46:15.750] - Kim I've been thinking I need to watch that, but I want to watch Queen's Gambit first and I just started. I haven't watched it yet and I was debating because I was trying to start watching the office, which Paul really liked the office years ago, like when it was out and I never really got into it with him, but a couple of times I would see some episodes. And so I thought I should go back and start it like season one and watch it. Yeah, but then I was just like I loaded it and I watched the pilot last night. I was like, there's like nine seasons and they're twenty some episodes per season. I mean, it's a lot.   [00:46:48.210] - Tamara We've watched all of those with Hannah like a few years ago we went through it. But I will say like I love the office. But the things that Michael did that were cringeworthy then are like a hundred times more cringeworth now. And you're like, how did they ever put that on the air? You know?   [00:47:06.060] - Kim I watched the first one. I'm like, oh my goodness, this is sort of hard to watch.   [00:47:09.640] - Fadra Pretty sure I worked for Michael Scott, so. I think we've seen every single episode about 17 times, so we're well versed in the office.   [00:47:22.480] - Tamara What I want is just a compilation of all of the practical jokes that Jim plays on Dwight like that would just make me laugh, like I would roll over, you know, just like watching an hour straight of all of those.   [00:47:35.920] - Fadra You know what? Let me just give one plug for a little show you guys should watch. Speaking of the office, it's a show on Netflix called We Are the Champions. If you haven't watched it, it's I think like a six or seven is running through my head. Yeah, it's like a six or seven episode docu series by Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight on the office. And, you know, I'm mentioning it because it goes to all different parts of the world and and the country so we can kind of tie it back to travel a little bit.   [00:48:03.820] - Fadra And it's really about unique competitions. It's like there's one and I think it's England, a cheese rolling competition where they roll a wheel of cheese down a very steep hill in this small town. And it's a big competition for who can get to the bottom and catch the cheese first. There's another one about the frog jumping competition in Calberas County, California. So it's just a really fun show. And, you know, even the kids would like it.   [00:48:31.870] Great recommendation. Well, thanks so much, Fadra, for spending time with us. And yeah, we look forward to hopefully chatting with you again soon and maybe eventually we'll see each other again on a vacation or somewhere..   [00:48:49.360] - Kim Well, as always, thanks for listening. And we have something exciting if you go to on Instagram, if you go to Stuffed Suitcase or We3Travel, go to one of our Instagram pages and check out our post.   [00:49:01.390] - Kim We are actually doing a giveaway with a lot of amazing books that will help you at least be inspired. If you are thinking of planning a vacation, it'll help you get some things figured out and started on your vacation planning. So go to our Instagram and check that out.   [00:49:17.620] - Tamara Yep. And stay tuned, because next week we're going to be talking about tips for saving for travel. And I think this is a big one because as we've talked about before, like budget is certainly an issue. And I think we're going to be trying to share as many tips as we can in the next few episodes and from different people about ways to save on travel and for travel. We'll chat with you again in two weeks.  

Datey Ladies with Barbara Ann & Vera Duffy
DL008 Act 4 – The Upward Spiral

Datey Ladies with Barbara Ann & Vera Duffy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 52:17


‘This is the most coolest show, and we worked hard on it, and the reason it is really cool is because we worked more than before.’ – Vera’s 7 year old son Also, an interview with author Dr. Alex Korb! Buy his books now at Harriett’s Bookshop and Moon Palace

Passports and Postcards
My lost car seat made me go to Disney!

Passports and Postcards

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 30:13


Dream to Travel. You may not be travelling now, or you may be travelling. From where I sit, not many people are traveling due to government travel restrictions. That can't stop us from dreaming. Here at Passports and Postcards, I want you to always dream about travel.My friend and colleague discuss a bit about our trip to Cancun, Mexico and visiting all the Palace resorts in the area and having the opportunity to stay at two. We first stayed four nights at the beautiful Grand at Moon Palace and then we spent three nights at the Le Blanc. We discuss the impact COVID has had on the tourism industry and especially travel advisors, agents, counsellors...whatever you want to call us. Caren from www. planavacation.ca  gives a heart warming story of a the kindness of a stranger at the end of wild trip to Disney, almost home again, only to be diverted to Detroit and then having to fly back to Orlando as the airline had lost a car seat and the struggle to survive another six days in Orlando before the kindness of a stranger gave them the best gift. Tune in to hear her story.If you have any travel inquires you can reach Caren at cfunnell@planavacation.ca or visit her website at Plan a VacationIf you like to send me a comment, you can reach me at randall.mckeown@jlsetor.com

Spine Crackers
Paul Auster - Moon Palace

Spine Crackers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 101:03


This Thanksgiving week the Spine Crackers read Paul Auster's 1989 coming of age-ish novel Moon Palace.

Get Sleepy
The Brocade of the Moon Palace

Get Sleepy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 47:32


Welcome back, sleepyheads. Tonight, Tom reads a re-telling of an old fairytale from Asia.

A Way with Words — language, linguistics, and callers from all over

What happens in a classroom of refugee and immigrant youngsters learning English? Their fresh approach to language can result in remarkable poetry -- some of which is collected in the anthology England: Poems from a School. Also, new language among healthcare professionals: the term cohorting describes the act of grouping patients with COVID-19 in designated facilities. But what's the word for reintegrating them into the general patient population after treatment. Decohorting, maybe? Finally, who can resist all those independent bookstores with tantalizing names like Moon Palace and Mysterious Galaxy? Also, black-hearted buzzard, nesh, livid, muckle, Fiddler's Green, Come go home with us, and a confounding puzzle about words containing the letters C-O-N. Read full show notes, hear hundreds of free episodes, send your thoughts and questions, and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org/. Email words@waywordradio.org. Twitter @wayword. Our listener phone line 1 (877) 929-9673 is toll-free in the United States and Canada. Elsewhere in the world, call +1 (619) 800-4443; charges may apply. From anywhere, text/SMS +1 (619) 567-9673. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation.

Passports and Postcards
Come and Explore Cancun, Mexico

Passports and Postcards

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 38:54


I had the pleasure of visiting Cancun, Cozumel and area. This podcast will give you a feel for the Grand at Moon Palace, Le Blanc, Cancun and other Palace properties in the area.

You Deserve A Luxury Vacation
Why Palace Resorts is a good luxury all-inclusive vacation option

You Deserve A Luxury Vacation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 29:03


I have a conversation with Chelsey Miller, the Business Development Manager with Place Resorts. We discuss why you should choose the luxury resort for your next vacation. The podcast discusses everything from the celebrities who vacation at the resort to their unique valuable resort credits that allow you to maximize your vacation experience. Belvin's contact informationLinkedinYouTubeShowtime TravelInstagram Showtime TravelInstagram - Luxury Travel by BelvinFree ConsultationSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/showtimetravel)

Dmitry Tsoy iNsight Mixes
Funkagenda & Alan Fitzpatrick - Moon Palace (DTsoy Remix) (87)

Dmitry Tsoy iNsight Mixes

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 7:39


DTsoy
Funkagenda & Alan Fitzpatrick - Moon Palace (DTsoy Remix)

DTsoy

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 7:40


“Artem trifft“ Folge 14 mit Leah Weigand aus Marburg

"Artem trifft" - Interviews mit Artem Zolotarov

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 65:11


Interview-Gast Leah Weigand, Dichterin, Poetry Slammerin und Krankenschwester aus Marbur. Themen der Folge: Wie ist es als Krankenschwester während der Corona-Krise?, Lesetipps für Bus und zu Hause, erster Slam 2016, Auslandsjahr in Uganda, Poetry Slam in Uganda, Crowdfunding für Poesie-Album: https://www.startnext.com/leah-weigand Poetry Slam ohne Publikum, Sandra da Vina “Vom Kuchen und Finden“, Anna Teufel “Schimmer“, Live-Lesung bei Instagram, Kunsthamstern, "Vergissmeinnicht“, "The Art of Asking“ von Amanda Palmer, “Der Medicus“ von Noah Gordon, Menschen irritieren, Vergessene schöne Wörter, Paul Auster “Die Musik des Zufalls“ "4321“ und "Moon Palace“, Stephen King, Goethe "Faust 2" – Große Kunst oder mein Beileid, Oliver Kahn interpretiert Rilkes "Der Panther“ Erinnern und Vergessen, Demenz, "Weckworte" von Lars Ruppel, was kann man von älteren Menschen lernen?, gläubig, aber nicht religiös, Schreibroutinen, vom Schreiben leben

BarrigaPod
Maybe So, Maybe Not #01

BarrigaPod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 61:58


"Maybe So, Maybe Not" is a new podcast from Yoshi Barrigas under the BarrigaPod podcast network! While future episodes will be tangential in form and vary in subject, today Yosh breaks down Phish's live performance from 02/21/20 at Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico. Who is Phish? Phish is the most accomplished jam band with the most dedicated fan base of all time, rivaled only by The Grateful Dead. What is a jam band? What's it all about? You don't need to know Phish intimately to enjoy this. Yosh will walk you through the lore of Phish, how they've revolutionized the concert experience, and just what might be going on within the interplay of the band, and how 'listening' is used as the highest expression in the pursuit of transcending communication through music. Yosh walks us through the setlist, one song at a time, accepting tangential ramblings as they may surface. Find Yosh on instagram @yoshthejester Listen on iTunes, Spotify and your favorite podcast apps. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe. Support this podcast

BarrigaPod
Phish Talk - 2-20-20 Moon Palace

BarrigaPod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 61:02


Yosh is trying something new! He is joined by Chris and Aaron Mann as he reviews Phish's "welcoming set" from Cancun, Mexico on February 2nd, 2020. Yosh shares his insights on the performance. He has a cold this week so don't mind his nasally voice! Support this podcast

Du Vanguard au Savoy
Émission du 19 février 2020 - 7e émission de la 46e session...

Du Vanguard au Savoy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020


7e émission de la 46e session... Cette semaine, jazz moderne en trio ensuite du gros free-jazz! En musique: Aki Rissanen sur l'album Art in Motion  (Edition, 2019); Yeliz Trio sur l'album Moon Palace  (Quart de Lune, 2020); Carla Bley - Andy Sheppard - Steve Swallow sur l'album Life Goes On  (ECM, 2020); Decoy with Joe McPhee sur l'album AC/DC (Otoroku, 2020); Rashid Ali & Frank Lowe sur l'album Duo Exchange: Complete Sessions  (Survival, rééd. 2020, enr. 1973)...  

Du Vanguard au Savoy
Émission du 19 février 2020 - 7e émission de la 46e session...

Du Vanguard au Savoy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020


7e émission de la 46e session... Cette semaine, jazz moderne en trio ensuite du gros free-jazz! En musique: Aki Rissanen sur l'album Art in Motion  (Edition, 2019); Yeliz Trio sur l'album Moon Palace  (Quart de Lune, 2020); Carla Bley - Andy Sheppard - Steve Swallow sur l'album Life Goes On  (ECM, 2020); Decoy with Joe McPhee sur l'album AC/DC (Otoroku, 2020); Rashid Ali & Frank Lowe sur l'album Duo Exchange: Complete Sessions  (Survival, rééd. 2020, enr. 1973)...  

grief/relief
S2 Ep22 - Nathan Ellis

grief/relief

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 32:11


18yo high school senior Nathan Ellis talks about the suicides of many of his peers, the impact it's had on his life, and the importance of talking about pain and grief instead of bottling up your feelings. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, you are not alone:  1-800 273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Music in this episode by Moon Palace and theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/ https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

Bogselskabet
Bogselskabet - med Karen Blixen og Signe Wulff i køkkenet - 1. feb 2020

Bogselskabet

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 30:10


Mad og vinkender Signe Wulff dokumenterer i en ny bog, at Karen Blixen var en imponerende dygtig kok og madkunstner. Og at hun var i lære hos en fransk kok i København i en periode i 1925. Anbefalinger i denne episode: Signe Wulff, "I køkkenet med Karen Blixen". Paul Auster, "Moon Palace". Karen Blixen, "Babettes gæstebud". Vært: Anne Glad. Tilrettelægger: Mette Willumsen. Bogselskabet publiceres hver uge, på nær den første uge i hver måned, hvor DR Romanprisen præsenterer de nominerede til prisen 2020. (Sendt første gang 1. februar).

Motorlab Podcast
Phoboz – Episode #135

Motorlab Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 48:36


Minimal Catalog#: MLP135 Moon Palace 2

grief/relief
S2 Ep21 - Amber Flame

grief/relief

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 29:05


Creator, activist, and educator Amber Flame talks about the sudden death of her mom in 2015, the toll that negative body image takes, and how life transforms with snowballing gifts from grief. Episode music by Moon Palace.  Theme music for the series is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/ https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey

The Dave Chang Show
Majordomo Meat & Fish Pre-opening Diaries | The Dave Chang Show

The Dave Chang Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 127:13


Dave sits down with key members from across the Momofuku team to discuss the opening of three new restaurants in the Palazzo tower at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas: Majordomo Meat & Fish, Moon Palace, and Siberia.

Hypotheticast
EP.078 — Shooting the Earth Into Space

Hypotheticast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 24:00


Today, we're playing a game of pros and cons. Yes, you know it. It's "The Good, The Bad, and The Answer!" Tune in to find out how horrifying farted choral pieces might sound, what sort of video games we might like to be trapped in, and which Christmas Songs we might want to eliminate from existence entirely. Topics include: New Internet Mysteries, A God Among Marios, Hiding in Moon Palace, Aldi Boy, Lovecraftian Flatulence, and "Horse Apples." *** Come chat with other fans in our FACEBOOK GROUP.  iTunes FacebookTwitter InstagramYOUTUBE Or, search for us on SPOTIFY if you're curious about how someone could possible hate "Christmas Shoes." 

Vacation Mavens
148 Our Travel Favorites of 2019

Vacation Mavens

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 56:17


At the end of every year we like to look back at some of our favorite travel experiences, destinations, hotels, and products and share those with our listeners. So settle in and listen up as we share our favorites for 2019! At the end of every year we like to look back at some of our favorite travel experiences, destinations, hotels, and products and share those with our listeners. So settle in and listen up as we share our favorites for 2019! ON THE PODCAST 00:30 - Sponsor 01:09 - Talking with Kim and Tamara 04:13 - Favorite hotels 18:50 - Favorite Experiences 32:58 - Surprise Destinations 38:36 - Favorite Travel Gear 51:28 - Favorite trip of the year Favorite Things of 2019 Favorite hotels Tamara enjoyed her stay at L’ma Lodge in Morocco. The property was spacious and had a bunch of little hangout places under palm trees. Plus there was a really great view from the roof and the stay was not too expensive. She also had fun at the Margaritaville Resort in Orlando, Florida, which has a beach feel and a really great pool. In the surrounding area there is a waterpark along with shops and other activities. Her stay at Les Carrasses in France, was very elegant and affordable. The Mount Juliet Estate she stayed at in Ireland has a lot of character which made for a great stay. Tamara’s last favorite hotel was the Riad Fes in Morocco. This Riad had a really unique atmosphere with its large doors and tile work that made you feel like you were in a palace. Kim loved her stay at the Moon Palace in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. This was an all-inclusive resort that made for a very relaxing stay where she didn’t have to worry about the price tag of food and activities. She loves the Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland, where you can get a theme park view room. It is farthest from the entrances so that may be a downside for some. She also likes the Disneyland Hotel,which has light-up headboards and though you still have to walk to the entrances, you walk through downtown Disney which makes it a more fun walk. The Grand Californian Hotel in Disneyland is definitely the closest to the park and will be more luxurious than the others. The Presidio Lodge in San Francisco is close to the Golden Gate Bridge. The Lodge is on an old army barracks type property that has two hotels, a restaurant and the Walt Disney Family Museum. If you are a big Disney fan you might want to check it out. The Lodge is very beautifully done and spacious. They also serve a cocktail hour with wine for adults and lemonade for kids. Favorite experiences/excursions One of Tamara’s favorite experiences was when she was able to camp in the desert in Morocco with her family. They rode camels in and were able to try sand boarding the next day. Her experience with Souk Cuisine and their cooking class in Marrakech. They took you to the market and helped you pick out what you need for the meal you were going to make than you were welcomed in to someone's home, where they helped you cook the meal. The Via Ferrata in Banff was such a great experience to have with her daughter. Jasper Food Tours gave a very unique with their Peak-Nik. You would hike up a mountain with all of your supplies and then learn how to cook a bunch of different items and enjoy the view while you eat. Tamara’s wine tasting experience on Canal du Midi barge. Lastly was the great experience of seeing the Northern Lights and feeding an arctic fox in Iceland! Kim loved her experience skiing in Keystone. Since she first learned how to ski there it was great to be able to bring her kids there. The food tour in Key West was a great experience to have with a friend. Gulf Hagas hike in Maine may have been a hard hike, you had a great feeling of accomplishment when you reach the end. California Road Trip was a really neat experience, being able to spend a day or two a bunch of different places. The Rocky Mountaineer train ride was a bucket list experience with its scenery and relaxation. Northern Ireland Causeway Coast (Carrick a Rede Bridge) was a really wonderful experience and makes you want to stay explore in every direction. Being able to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge was a really fun experience. Royal BC Museum in Victoria was a really impressive experience. Being able to see the Hubbard Glacier from a cruise ship had some really great views to see nature at work. Destination that surprised you Tamara felt that Belfast had a really great food and views. This surprised her because of everything she kept hearing about the location from others in the past, built up this image that was a lot different than the amazing experience that she had. Kim’s first experience with Jamaica ended up being really overwhelming with all of the people at each cruise port bombarding you with things to buy. Her recent trip there at an all inclusive resort made for a much better experience and left you to relax and enjoy your time rather than worry about little things. Favorite new gear Tamara has found some new gear this past year like Taos shoes that have some great style options but have really great arch support. Delsey Paris Chatelet Air tote bag is a great addition to her luggage with a nicer look to it than caring around a backpack. Plus it also has a strap that you can put over you rolling so that you don’t have to carry it on your shoulder all of the time. She also found this new brand of jeans called Fatface, which is a UK brand and they are very comfortable and stretchy. Kim found Forsake Boots for her trip to Ireland that are really great hiking boots. She has also found that she loves wearing wireless headphones especially when she is on a plane. Compression socks that are a little looser than medical ones are less claustrophobic for Kim when she is wearing them. Columbia has an Anytime Bootcut pants that are extremely comfortable and look a little more professional. Favorite trip of the year Tamara loved her time in the Canadian Rockies that she took with her daughter. There was a lot of great views and places to see. Kim loved her time in Ireland she was just blown away at the beauty and the ease of getting around. FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play and leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email at podcast@vacationmavens.com. You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcase and We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. Thanks for listening!

KEXP Live Performances Podcast

A staple of the 90’s indie rock scene, Versus is back after a nearly decade-long hiatus with the LP ‘Ex Voto.’ Pared down to subtly highlight the harmonies of Richard Baluyut and Fontaine Toups, the music remains tinged with nostalgia even as the songwriting continues to evolve. Cheryl Waters hosts the band in the KEXP Live Room to showcase four songs from the new album. Recorded 08/29/2019. 4 songs - Gravity, Moon Palace, Baby Green, Atmosphere. Support the show.

Song of the Day
Moon Palace - Who You Are

Song of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 3:23


Moon Palace - Who You Are - from the self-released 2019 album Shadowcast.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dave Hines Show
Dave Hines Show EP. 43 - Viva Mexico: From The Moon Palace, Cancún - 10/8/19

The Dave Hines Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 21:36


Coming to you from the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Cancún, Mexico. Why am I here? How did I get so lucky? We'll talk about it. It's a strange life I lead. I'm very humbled that some people find it interesting...so I'm glad to share. We'll also do another "Weird News Roundup". Enjoy it, buckaroos...or should I say, vaqueros!

Dr. Lisa Gives a Sh*t
DLG205_This therapy session with Moon Palace drummer, Jude Miqueli was IN-TENSE

Dr. Lisa Gives a Sh*t

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 59:29


Fresh off of a plane, in town from Seattle, Jude Miqueli came to the studio for a in-depth therapy session. Meeting Jude IRL for the first time, we chatted briefly about her day job as a kindergarten teacher—herding kids that age is sort of like "forming a community," she said. Once we were on the mic, it was off to the races. Jude's family had a tragedy about five years ago and she talks about it openly. I feel like this session was quite a journey that Jude and I went on together, all the more extreme because we had never met. I look back at this session as sort of having a surprising but satisfying wrap-up. This episode is a great example of an artist showing her strength through vulnerability. Jude's band Moon Palace is SO GOOD. We play some of the music throughout so you will see what I mean. A new record drops August 23. LISTEN TO MOON PALACE HERE: https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/ More about Moon Palace: Moon Palace is a queer Seattle rock band led by identical twin sisters Cat Biell (guitar, vocals) and Carrie Biell (bass, vocals). The twins began writing songs together as teenagers, cultivating a musical bond made particularly significant as children of two Deaf parents. Joined by Jude Miqueli (drums) and Darcey Zoller (cello, synth), the Biells write hook-driven, nature-inspired psychedelia with dreamy guitar discord and unique sibling harmonies.

grief/relief
S1 Ep09 - The Biell Sisters

grief/relief

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 34:14


The second in a two-part series, Moe talks with Molly, Cat, and Carrie Biell about their experiences as young children when their mom went blind.  There are lessons about resilience, the powerful bond that siblings share, and we also manage to use a fart metaphor to discuss the importance of not minimizing one's own suffering. Music in this episode by Moon Palace.  Theme music is "A Bit of a Hard Time" by Julia Massey. https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/
 https://www.patreon.com/juliamassey
 https://www.griefreliefpodcast.com/

Jazz88
Julia Hobart’s Sings Her Re-Composed Murder Ballads at her CD Release Party, Sunday 7:30 at Moon Palace Books in Minneapolis

Jazz88

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 8:00


Julia Hobart has a new spin on old murder ballads. She’s recomposed several and has her CD release performance with her 7-piece band Sunday night at 7:30 at Moon Palace books in Minneapolis. What comes next is a bit of Julia’s song about a Minneapolis murder, and then she tells us about murder ballads in general.

Talkin' Bob
Ep. 43 Talkin’ w/ Jude Miqueli

Talkin' Bob

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019


Bob talks with Jude about lighting a candle, teaching, and Moon Palace's new album Playlist: Seven Wonders - Fleetwood Mac The Night Boat - Duran Duran Mulatu - Mulatu Astatke Stay Monkey - The Julie Ruin Dawn Feather - Gossip, Tracy and The Plastics Mr. White - Khruangbin Film Music - Electrelane

Edacious Food Talk for Gluttons
117 - Blue Plate Special - Auggie Wren's Christmas Story by Paul Auster.

Edacious Food Talk for Gluttons

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 21:59


Happy Holidays everyone! In this special episode of Edacious - Food Talk for Gluttons I go off-script. But no worries, there’s still food. Everything starts over food. When I was a young woman with big dreams, travel was a requirement. Still is. So I worked three jobs, saved some money, and lived on a friend’s couch in Glasgow until the only thing my bank statement showed was enough cash for fare back to the airport. I had a lot of time to write. To think. I brought my favorite books for inspiration, one of which was Paul Auster’s Moon Palace. My favorite book by my favorite author. In a fit of crazy WTF I wrote him a letter of gratitude. To my utter astonishment, he wrote back. My happy tears covered the note and to this day I still use his monogrammed notecard as a bookmark. The day my father told me over a very staticky, barely audible, public phone box line that my favorite author had taken the time to encourage me in my work was one of the happiest in my life. So this holiday, I want to share Auster’s brilliant storytelling with you. I first heard Auggie Wren’s Christmas Story in the movie Smoke, directed by Wayne Wang and written by Auster. Harvey Keitel does an amazing job. I can’t even pretend to approach that but it felt important this year to share my favorite Christmas story with all of you. To actually TELL a story. Out loud. Because all of the best stories are done that way. Oral storytelling is a lost art and one my father does so well and has all his life. This Christmas it felt important to do that too. To carry on family tradition. To use this podcast to share Daddy’s legacy, where a simple joke can take 20 minutes and involve standing up and using a lot of gestures in an attempt to bring the listener into the action. I hope I’ve done that here in some small way. If not, search Auggie Wren’s Christmas Story on YouTube and watch Keitel in action along with Wang’s brilliant direction. Couldn’t include Tom Waits in this, I’m probably already in trouble with the Copyright Police, but I hope you enjoy it wherever your travels take you. I wish you much peace, good food, and of course, heaps and heaps of BIG LOVE. SHOW NOTES – Links to resources talked about during the podcast: Support this podcast! Be Edacious! Patreon is EDACIOUS about supporting creators, helping each one achieve a sustainable income through monthly sponsorship. Thank you to my Edacious Sponsors, who donate so I can save up for a new desk and chair. Because currently, my ass is sitting on the floor ;) Help my back. Click the link. Subscribe. Stay Edacious! - Come on, after this episode? You know you want to. Subscribers get new episodes instantly, while non-subscribers have to wait sometimes for days depending on the Apple Podcast Gods. Never miss a chance to be edacious! Leave a review! - Click the link, then "View in iTunes" then "Ratings and Reviews". Whether you think it's great, or not so great, I want to hear from you. I might just read your review on the air! Whoa! #famousforahotminute

The Abstract
9: Moon Palace, From the Ground Game On Up

The Abstract

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 41:27


Moon Palace joins us to talk about their recent history within the Seattle music scene, and their approach to writing and performing. They released their self titled album in 2017 which you can stream [here](https://open.spotify.com/album/71NnOjp3DYIuNEblcYvXqw?si=sYqOi6pIS16vppdnE7lgxQ).  [Watch this space](https://www.moonpalacemusic.com/) for news on any upcoming Moon Palace releases. https://www.facebook.com/moonpalaceband/ https://twitter.com/mo0npalace?lang=en

Alone Together
Tragic Origins

Alone Together

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 11:22


In this podcast I tell the story of my encounter with The Coming Together of Genso and Yokihi at the Moon Palace on Tanabata Night, by Totoya Hokkei.

Speak Up For The Ocean Blue
SUFB 430: Mexican Resort Review For Ocean Health Protection

Speak Up For The Ocean Blue

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 34:49


Traveling to any place around the world is an exciting adventure full of positive thoughts about travelling, enjoying foreign cultures, food and drinks. Yet there seems to be little thought on Environmental Protection when we search for hotels or other places to stay. Perhaps because we don't want to think about the things that were done to create the "paradise" advertised online, in a magazine, or on TV.  Do you ever wonder what habitat existed where your hotel is now? How many animals were displaced when the hotel was built?  I thought about these questions and more during my trip to Mexico where my family and I stayed at the Moon Palace (the same place where COP3 took place). Today's episode is dedicated to reviewing the resort in terms of Ocean Health. Enjoy the Podcast!!! If you are interested in creating a podcast for your conservation organization or social enterprise, then connect with me for my podcasting services so I can help you get started and connect with your audience. Email me at andrew@speakupforblue.com Are you looking to start off your Marine Science and Conservation Career, but don't know where to begin or it hasn't gone the way you expected to? Join us on our next Marine Conservation Career Q&A. All you need to do is contribute at least $1/month to our Patreon Campaign to attend:Contribute to our Patreon Campaign Don't forget to join our Speak Up For Blue Facebook Group to join like-minded individuals who are all about living for a better Ocean. Join our Facebook Group for the Podcast.

RangerPod - Rewatching Power Rangers
Episode 40 – Doomsday Part 2

RangerPod - Rewatching Power Rangers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2017 45:55


This is it, the end of Series 1 of Zyranger, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (apart from the next 20 episodes)…

RangerPod - Rewatching Power Rangers
Episode 39 – Doomsday Part 1

RangerPod - Rewatching Power Rangers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 30:45


PDT, Grax and Quinn discuss how much not-fun the Power Rangers Day celebration at the park is (good thing everyone…

HOMOGROUND - queer music radio (LGBTQ)
[#217] SuperKnova / Cusi Coyllur / Rachel Mallin & the Wild Type / Moon Palace

HOMOGROUND - queer music radio (LGBTQ)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 45:41


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Eldorado
Errance #91 : De Gillian Welch à Jessica Moss

Eldorado

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017


GILLIAN WELCH. EVERYTHING IS FREE – 4:40Time (The Revelator), Acony, 2001 ROBYN HITCHCOCK. TELEVISION – 6:20Spooked, Yep Roc records, 2004 THE FEELIES. ON THE ROOF – 2:50The Good Earth, Coyote, 1986 LUNA. MOON PALACE – 4:20Penthouse, Beggars Banquet, 1995 PATTI SMITH. MY MADRIGAL – 5:05Gone Again, Arista, 1996 R.E.M. WORLD LEADER PRETEND – 4:15Green, Warner […] Cet article Errance #91 : De Gillian Welch à Jessica Moss est apparu en premier sur Eldorado.

Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast
Secret of Mana Part 9 - Jema's Gettin' Blasted!

Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2016 78:28


Ho. Lee. Crap. People. It's excitement, adventure, and Matthew almost rage quitting, all on this all-new part 9 of our playthrough of Secret of Mana!  This week in Square Roots we near the end of the adventure by leaving the Moon Palace, traveling to Tasnica and the Cave of Courage, then clearing out the Mana Palace and Underground City! Also this week: John’s sick and a secret shorto! Matthew bans any further Jar Jar impressions as we meet with Jehk, Vanessa recounts her disappointment with Tasnica, Vanessa makes grief-related sex puns, we discover Empowered Grandma’s alternate identity, get lectured on courage, debate whether the Mana Palace and Underground City are two different dungeons, we get some prime Matthew rage, we criticize the works of American songwriter Stephen Sondheim, Matthew will EXPLODE YOUR BRAIN with the explanation of the enemies on the Subway, kettle-based Otherkin, and Reverse Santa Claus. All this and more! Next week: we play from the end of the Underground City through the Pure Lands until you’re prepped for the final confrontation of the game! Only two more episodes to go! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com Intro and outro music by: https://www.youtube.com/user/TetriminoVGBand

Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast
Secret of Mana Part 8 - What Does Luna Look Like To You?

Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2016 76:56


There's some vampire talk, Jim says lots of H names, Vanessa sings an amazing Quest Log song, and we finally have the gift of Flammie Flight! We head out to Turtle Island, then hit up the Lofty Mountains, we visit the Galt's Gulch that is Turtle Island. We find out some mind-blowing secrets about the prehistory of the world of Mana, the frustration of palette-swapped enemies, George Lucas discovers Jehk, we find a golden city, do some fetch quests, and then hit up the rip in space and time where John sees... well... John drinks too much coffee, has a Jesse Spano freakout, takes bad notes, goes all Georgia O'Keefe, and it's terrible and possibly ruins the podcast. Forever? Find out! Next time on Square Roots: We'll play from after the Moon Palace through until the end of the ancient subway! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com Intro and outro music by: https://www.youtube.com/user/TetriminoVGBand Luna Pattern: http://www.redbubble.com/people/techranova/works/15241556-luna-secret-of-mana-seiken-densetsu?p=scarf

Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast
Secret of Mana Part 7 - Spoiler Alert: Dyluck Straight Up Kills Girl

Square Roots - THE Classic RPG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2016 71:34


We get shot out of a cannon into the heart of the Empire, where we get our sneaky spying on, go through an absurdly spacious sewer, get totally Lando'd, and get our revenge of the Mech Rider! Other topics covered include John's Juggalo intervention, the surprisingly nice Empire, crazy hoarder Mara's mysterious box, our Matthew gets broken, the disappointing Tiger Bikini, child luring, the Phanna disaster, Dyluck's Pity Power, the Squaresoft Laugh, the most adorable vampire, Emperor Nietzche, John's Amazing Three's Company Joke, and so much more. Come! Join us! Next time on Square Roots: we'll play through until the end of the Moon Palace. Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dot) com Theme music by https://www.youtube.com/user/TetriminoVGBand

Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg
Travel Today --Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico

Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2015 34:30


This week on the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show, we broadcast from the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico, perhaps the largest hotel in Latin America. We’ll be joined by Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief ofTravel Weekly, who discusses the changing definitions of volunteer vacations, and how over half of the traveling community gives back while on a leisure trip—as well as how this is transforming some travel brands. Plus…have you ever traveled around the world to pursue one particular passion? Art history? Music? Fishing? Evan Saunders stops by to explain his worldwide travel in pursuit of the perfect…club sandwich! His report might surprise you. There’s all of this and more when the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg
Travel Today --Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2015 34:30


This week on the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show, we broadcast from the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico, perhaps the largest hotel in Latin America. We’ll be joined by Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief ofTravel Weekly, who discusses the changing definitions of volunteer vacations, and how over half of the traveling community gives back while on a leisure trip—as well as how this is transforming some travel brands. Plus…have you ever traveled around the world to pursue one particular passion? Art history? Music? Fishing? Evan Saunders stops by to explain his worldwide travel in pursuit of the perfect…club sandwich! His report might surprise you. There’s all of this and more when the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico.

NEWSPlus Radio
【专题】慢速英语(美音)2014-5-27

NEWSPlus Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2014 25:01


完整文稿请关注今日微信推送内容,或登录以下网址: http://english.cri.cn/7146/2014/05/23/2582s827936.htm This is NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Yun Feng in Beijing. Here is the news. Wenzhou City in east China has broken up a gang that was providing illegal sex-determination tests, largely for gender selection. The gang tested more than 2,000 women in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, and some of the women had abortion on the basis of the results. 14 people have been detained so far. One of the main suspects, sir named Chen, worked at a private clinic in Wenzhou. He started offering the illegal tests last year. He collected blood samples of pregnant women who wanted to know the gender of their child. Two female suspects from a neighboring city claimed they were from Hong Kong and the tests were conducted in medical institutions in Hong Kong. Each customer paid 800 yuan, or 130 U.S. dollars, for the test. 35-year-old Chen, his wife and his compliances tested around 300 women, making illegal profits of over 200,000 yuan. In China, sex determination testing, gender-selective procedures and abortions for non-medical purposes are prohibited. A traditional preference for boys over girls results in a largely skewed sex ratio, which stands at 115 boys born for every 100 girls. Worldwide, a normal range should be between 103 and 107. Sex-selective abortions after sex determinations have further fuelled an imbalance. Family planning officials in Wenzhou say the relaxation of birth control rules did not help reverse the skewed sex ratio, as some families qualified for a second child want to know the gender of their second child. This is NEWS Plus Special English. For the second time, Beijing resident Jiang Hai took her 4-year-old son to the annual Beijing Foreign Language Festival, hoping the environment get her son interested in the language. Jiang says that when her son grows up, he will definitely have to communicate with foreigners. So Jiang wants the child learns English as early as possible. The Beijing Foreign Language Festival started in 2002. It emphasizes communication, interactivity and the practical use of foreign languages. For many years, English has been considered one of the three most important subjects in Chinese schools, along with Chinese and Math. Most provinces and cities offer English classes from elementary school, but the tradition of emphasizing English appears to be on the wane. In Beijing, the value of English will be reduced to 100 points from the current 150 in the college entrance exam in 2016. Despite this, more parents like Jiang want their children to start learning English at an early age. Wang Xue is director of an English school for learners as young as 4 years old. The company has been expanding due to the strong demand from parents, as some parents believed English should be taught as early as possible. The cost for learning English is high. A survey late last year by Beijing Foreign Language University showed that in 2012, Chinese parents spent 14 billion yuan, or around 2 billion U.S. dollars, on their children' early English education. According to Wang, the fee for one hour of native speaker's class is around 130 yuan, adding up to about 20,000 yuan for a one-year program. Some schools even offer program worth 40,000 yuan, in which students are taught one to one by a native speaker. You're listening to NEWS Plus Special English. I'm Yun Feng in Beijing. Three Chinese volunteers have finished an experiment, living in an enclosed capsule for three months, eating only laboratory-grown plants and insects. That was China's first human test of the "Moon Palace 1", a 500-cubic meter module that is China's first bio-regenerative life support base. The lab set on the campus of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. It is a virtual biosphere, where people can provide food for themselves by cultivating grain, vegetable, fruit and insects. The system can also produce water and fertilizers, process waste and revitalize the air. The system features a cabin and two plant cultivation labs, which is a miniature version of the Earth's biosphere. It can help make it possible for astronauts to live safely in space stations without any deliveries of supplies for long periods. The research team selected five kinds of grain, 15 varieties of vegetable, one kind of fruit, as well as a yellow mealworm which provided protein for the volunteers during the experiment. It is hoped that the life support system can further facilitate China's manned space program. Last June, three Chinese astronauts spent 12 days in Tiangong-1, or Heavenly Palace 1, in the country's longest manned space mission. China's manned space program has entered its second decade with ambitious plans of building a permanent space station and manned lunar probe.

Front Row: Archive 2012
Paul Auster, Tom Robinson plays Beck

Front Row: Archive 2012

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2012 28:34


With John Wilson. Paul Auster is the best-selling author of The New York Trilogy and Moon Palace. His latest book, Winter Journal, takes him in a more reflective direction, examining his own life through a series of autobiographical fragments and memories. He explains why he refuses to call the book a memoir and why - despite priding himself on being a safe driver - he has given up driving completely. The musician Beck has sold millions of CDs, but his latest album Song Reader exists only as sheet music. No recording is available. Singer-songwriter Tom Robinson brings his guitar to the studio to try out a selection from the album. Trevor Noah is a South African comedian whose talent was spotted by Eddie Izzard. The son of a black South African mother and a white Swiss father, Noah is currently performing a stand-up show called The Racist, with tales of growing up under apartheid. He reflects on his early years and the importance he places on the precise use of language. Producer Rebecca Nicholson.

Dmitry Tsoy iNsight Mixes
Alan Fitzpatrick vs Funkagenda - Moon Palace (Vocal DT ReEdit)

Dmitry Tsoy iNsight Mixes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2011 7:39