Podcast appearances and mentions of Neil Martin

Ransom Canyon - Neil Martin - Claire Hennessy

An ceoltóir Neil Martin agus an stiúrthóir Damian McCann ag labhairt faoin scannán nua acu.

This is a SPECIAL EPISODE called “THE IRISH SHOW”. It features four of the incredible Irish artists who have been guests on the podcast. Brendan Graham is Ireland's most famous lyricist and composer, a 2x Eurovision Contest winner, and the composer of “You Raise Me Up”, one of the most covered songs of all time. Neil Martin is a celebrated Irish composer who grew up in Northern Ireland and has conquered the worlds of dance, opera, theater, film, radio, TV, concerts and recordings. The Celtic Tenors are a vocal group with a worldwide following whose repertoire includes traditional Irish music to pop to opera. And Shane Mitchell is one of the original members of Dervish, the award winning traditional Irish band.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“ROUGH RIDER” is Robert's latest single. It's got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

In the 2024 Seamus Deane lecture, acclaimed novelist Amitav Ghosh, hosted by Field Day, the Derry Playhouse, and the School of Law, explores themes from his book 'The Nutmeg's Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis.' Ghosh places colonialism, the ecological, and cultural legacies of the West at the heart of understanding climate change, describing it as humanity's most profound cultural challenge. He intertwines Irish history with the story of the Banda Islands, highlighting the relentless exploitation and the resultant ecological crises, urging for a recognition of non-human agency and the political and moral urgency to address the climate catastrophe. With an Introduction by Stephen Rea.  Thanks to Stephen Ray of Field Day, musician Neil Martin, Kevin Murphy of The Playhouse and his producer Gary McCrossan and the University of Notre Dame, Dublin

Can the team battle a god? I guess we're about to find out... This is a CROSSOVER episode featuring The Lucky Die! Sponsored by The Speechless Bard: speechlessbard.com Our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition Story by Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster (Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff  Originally edited by Neil Martin  Audio Cleanup by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Associate Production by Shion Francois Cast: Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Zaltanna – Casey Edison Balance – Arch Rhal – Neil Martin Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé The Shrieking Lady – Sam Yeow Velen Ironshard – Ladybeard Specter – Cody Brockman Monak – Paul Mella Music: Music Director / Lyrics / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Unchecked Ambition" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff, Co-Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy Gurdy by Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Budapest Choir, Brass, & Strings Recorded by Musiversal "The Neverborn" - Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Other credits match ^ “Devil's Gamble" "Weaver of Fate" & “Danse Silencieuse" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Hurdy Gurdy, Lutes, and Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Choir by the Budapest Scoring Choir "The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal Additional Music by Neil Martin  Episode Art by Pablo Hurtado de Mendoza with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850  Content Warnings: Alcohol Abuse, Death (loved one), Gaslighting, Ghosts, Murder, Possession, a Spider, Very Gory Combat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Neil Martin preached on Proverbs 31:10–31.

Can the team navigate a realm of nightmares? I guess we're about to find out... This is a CROSSOVER episode featuring The Lucky Die!  Our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition Story by Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster (Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff  Originally edited by Neil Martin  Audio Cleanup by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Associate Production by Shion Francois Cast: Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster| Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Zaltanna – Casey Edison Balance – Arch Rhal – Neil Martin Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé The Shrieking Lady – Sam Yeow Gillian Caufield – Sabine Novaković-Wagner Velen Ironshard – Ladybeard The Prophet – Michael Villalobos Music: Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Theme of the Realmweaver" "Eternal War"  - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Darklands" - Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Other credits match ^ "A Burden Shared" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff and Steven Melin, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton "The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal "Corridor of F*ckery" "Reprieve"- Written and Performed by Neil Martin  Episode Art by James Cartwright with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850  Content Warnings: Alcohol Abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Ghosts, Murder, Possession Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the team navigate a realm of nightmares? I guess we're about to find out... This is a CROSSOVER episode featuring The Lucky Die!  Story by Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster (Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff  Originally edited by Neil Martin  Audio Cleanup by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Associate Production by Shion Francois Cast: Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster| Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Zaltanna – Casey Edison Balance – Arch Rhal – Neil Martin Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé The Shrieking Lady – Sam Yeow Gillian Caufield – Sabine Novaković-Wagner Velen Ironshard – Ladybeard Music: Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Theme of the Realmweaver" "Eternal War"  - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Allshadow" - Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring, mixed by Steven Melin "Unchecked Ambition" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff, Co-Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy Gurdy by Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Budapest Choir, Brass, & Strings Recorded by Musiversal "The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal "Mirror Problems" "Corridor of F*ckery" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin Episode Art by Pablo Hurtado de Mendoza with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850  Content Warnings: Alcohol Abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Ghosts, Mirrors, Murder, Mutilation (teeth, faces, acid, cuts), Possession Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The team attracts unwanted attention, and is forced to flee Audin. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Associate Production by Shion Francois Cast: Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Resplenda – Erebusodora Flygia – Kessir Riliniki Captain Ozmark – Michael Delgaudio Helrintheenath – Ronald Hamrák Possessed Guard – Richard Weber Confused Guard – Jay Shurey Nose Guard – Andreas Somville Dagger – Travis Vengroff Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé Music: Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Domain of the Nameless God" "Audin" "Devil's Gamble" "Steel and Shadows" & "The Dead Pines" - Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, with Vocals by Aeralie Brighton, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio & Kyle Paxton, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal "The Light of Eastwood" "Westmann's Hold" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring Conspiracy" written and performed by Brandon Boone, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring, mixed by Steven Melin "The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal Dark Dice art by KarrahE with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850  Content Warnings: Alcohol Abuse, Anorexia, Death, Gaslighting, Implied Childhood Trauma, Implied Police Brutality, Mourning, Murder, Mutilation (teeth, fire, cuts), Shopping & Fittings (apparently traumatizes people), Travis's sales pitches, Weight loss (unhealthy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neil Martin - TV reviews - From Her to Eternity at 40

This episode is an energizing bolt of lightning in the dreary caverns of the everyday. As Neil says- “a crash course in possiblity”. If you want to make things happen but the thing you want doesn't exist, what if you created it so that it would?Neil Martin is an example of a weaver of the fabric of place. What does it mean to be an artist in Pittsburgh, who are the people here? What stories do they have to tell? Neil makes sure they get to tell their stories. This episode is about accessibility, breaking down elitist gatekeeping, hard work, authenticity and the way community is essential to change. The way we can clear the barriers to being a part of a new kind of art scene. One that doesn't belong only to the wealthy, or well connected.This talk with inspire you to make that piece, call that contact, reach out to someone else. Lately I feel drained by the world; by cruelty, by elitist tropes. This conversation reminded me about what it means to be a part of the world, to believe in each other. Storytelling and art is not just for a select few. Its for all of us.Please check out Neil's gallery and the many programs he is involved with as well as Center of Life, the not for profit that has made such a difference here in Pittsburgh. If there is anything to fight for in this life, it is for people and places like this. Never take no for an answer. Share your story. We all need it.Links:Wick MonetCenter of Life This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themagichourdreamcast.substack.com

World-class Musician and Composer Neil Martin joined us on The Last Word this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices.

There is increasing recognition of neurodivergence in our society, and greater demand for interventions to support children with special needs, such as children with autism. Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) is commonly practised in interventions for children with autism, but is also a controversial issue in the autism community. Dr Neil Martin, Director of International Development, Behavior Analyst Certification Board, joins us to shed more light on ABA, how practitioners are trained and certified, and what are its applications beyond autism. Image credit: Shutterstock

In this heartfelt episode of "Your Best Year Starts Here," Neil Martin and Nigel Risner delve into a critical aspect of professional and personal life: the imperative of self-care and its direct impact on our performance. Join us as we navigate through Nigel's personal anecdote about confronting his limitations and the profound lessons it unfolds for all of us. Nigel's Candid Experience: Nigel opens up about his recent struggle with low iron levels, necessitating iron infusions, and how this physical ailment significantly impacted his professional obligations. Despite feeling unwell, he proceeded with a scheduled presentation, which, while well-received, was not up to his usual standard. The Interplay of Health and Performance: The episode underscores the often overlooked connection between our physical well-being and our professional output. Nigel's story illustrates how health issues can subtly undermine our capabilities, affecting the energy and quality we bring to our work. Acknowledging and Acting on Limitations: A pivotal takeaway from Nigel's experience is the courage it takes to acknowledge when we are not at our best and the wisdom in taking necessary steps to address it, even if it means rescheduling important commitments. The Ripple Effect of Compromised Performance: Nigel's reflection on his decision to push through his commitments serves as a reminder of the broader implications of not being in top form. It's not just about individual performance but also about how our state affects those around us, including colleagues, clients, and in Nigel's case, his audience. Self-Care as a Priority: This episode serves as a poignant reminder that taking care of oneself is not just a personal necessity but a professional responsibility. Ignoring early warning signs of fatigue or illness can lead to diminished quality of work and potentially more significant consequences. A Universal Lesson: While Nigel's story is rooted in his experiences as a speaker, the underlying message resonates across all professions. Recognizing and respecting our physical and mental limits is crucial, irrespective of our field of work. As we wrap up this episode, we are reminded of the critical balance between pushing through challenges and recognizing when to step back for our well-being. Let this episode be a reminder to listen to our bodies, prioritize self-care, and ensure that we are always performing at our best, not just for ourselves but for everyone around us.

Beautiful live music from Neil Martin, Limerick's Lamentation, which he'll play at the upcoming Music Network gala concert!

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Your Best Year Starts Here," featuring your host, Neil Martin, and the ever-enthusiastic Nigel Risner. This week, we dive deep into the realms of personal growth, the spirit of adventure, and how embracing the unexpected can lead to a fulfilling life. Recap and Resolution: We kick off by revisiting a previous promise made by Nigel concerning the three crucial elements for a fulfilling life. Having momentarily forgotten the latter two in the previous episode, Nigel comes back with clarity and enthusiasm to share his insights. The Three Essential Elements: Sense of Purpose: Reiterated as the foundational element, having a clear sense of purpose guides all actions and decisions, serving as a compass for personal and professional growth. Capacity for Growth: Emphasized in the previous discussions, the ability and willingness to grow and evolve are vital in facing life's curveballs and embracing change. Spirit of Adventure: Introduced as the key element this episode, Nigel shares his personal take on the importance of seeking new experiences, pushing boundaries, and finding joy in the unexpected. Adventures and Experiences: Nigel shares personal anecdotes, from his transformative experience in the Masai Mara to planning future escapades in Botswana. These stories highlight the importance of stepping out of comfort zones and injecting fun and adventure into life. Planning and Flexibility: A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the balance between having a plan and being open to life's unpredictability. Neil and Nigel discuss the limitations of overly detailed long-term planning and advocate for a more flexible, goal-oriented approach. Comfort Zones and Growth: The conversation delves into the concept of comfort zones, the inevitability of facing challenges, and how growth often requires stepping into the unknown and embracing fear as a catalyst for development. Behavior and Alignment: Closing the episode, the duo touches on the importance of aligning actions with goals and values. They discuss the transformation of disciplines into habits and the impact of consistent, aligned behavior on achieving desired outcomes. Embrace the spirit of adventure and be open to new experiences as a pathway to growth. Balance planning with flexibility to navigate life's uncertainties effectively. Growth lies beyond comfort zones; facing and embracing challenges is essential for personal development. Align daily behaviors with long-term goals and values for a fulfilling and purpose-driven life. Reflect on your sense of purpose and how it guides your actions and decisions. Identify areas for growth and consider new adventures or experiences that could contribute to your personal development. Review your planning approach and ensure it allows for flexibility and adaptation to unforeseen circumstances. Assess your daily behaviors and routines to ensure they align with your long-term vision and values. Join us next week for more insights and actionable advice to make this your best year yet. Remember, life is an adventure—embrace it, grow with it, and let your actions reflect your purpose.

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of the podcast celebrating the show's 3rd Anniversary! I started the podcast in March 2021 during the depths of the pandemic, when musicians like me couldn't play live. It was a bleak time for all of us. I needed to find a creative outlet and so I started this podcast. From the beginning it grew quickly and exponentially. It's been ranked for some time now in the Top 1% of all podcasts. I have listeners worldwide on every continent in 200 countries, and it has won several awards! My guests have included many of the world's most famous musicians and other creatives.Last year to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary I played excerpts from several guest interviews. But for this 3rd Anniversary show I wanted to do something different - and fun. So here's what I decided. After each interview I ask my guest to record a short promo for the podcast. I use these promos at the beginning of other guest interviews. Everyone does their promo a little differently in their own style. After all, they're artists! So I thought it would be fun to put together a montage of promos featuring a slew of my guests. The entire list is below.I want to thank my guests and my listeners for the success of the podcast. As I like to say - Keep On Rockin'! Featured Guests:"Cousin Brucie" Morrow, John Lodge, Ted Nugent, Al Kooper, Gary Puckett, Suzi Quatro, Tony Orlando, William Lee Golden, Richie Furay, Peter Noone, Timothy B. Schmit, Jeremy Swift, Rod Argent, The Amazing Kreskin, Jim Messina, Stewart Copeland, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Ron Carter, Randy Brecker, Lou Christie, Nils Lofgren, Jeremy Clyde, Brendan Graham Ada Rovatti, Peter Yarrow, Mark Farner, Elliott Randall, Laetitia Eido, Jerry Jemmott, Roger Earl, Felix Cavaliere, Lisa Rea, L. Russell Brown, Neil Martin, Andy Summers, Henry Gross, Gary Lewis, Burton Averre, Eliane Elias, The Celtic Tenors, Tommy James, Denny Tedesco, Sherry Chung, Bruce Belland, Mary Lou Falcone, Bruce Kulick, Navid Negahban, Steve Hackett, Rob Stoner, John Helliwell, Bob Reynolds, Jim Yester, JJ Gilmour, Jay Blakesberg, Fred Lipsius, Robert Funaro, Nathan East, Jim Peterik, Mark Stein, Robby Robinson, Patrick Myers, Tony Carey, Eimear Quinn, Peter Asher---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's new single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Crossover instrumental.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's first album, was recorded in 1994 but was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Music Network CEO Sharon Rollston, chatting about the great work they do and an upcoming Gala Concert with Neil Martin

Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Your Best Year Starts Here" with your hosts Neil Martin and Nigel Risner. Dive into a candid conversation filled with wit, wisdom, and the occasional jump in tonality. In this episode, we explore the importance of intuition, the continuous journey of learning, and the art of sharing knowledge and experiences. Highlights: The Power of Podcasting and Friendship: Neil and Nigel kick off the episode reflecting on their dynamic partnership and the joy of reuniting for the podcast. They discuss how their intuitive understanding of each other and their banter makes the podcast special. Unremembered Plans: The duo acknowledges the plans they had made in previous episodes but humorously admit to forgetting them, leading to a spontaneous and organic discussion. A Lifelong Learning Journey: Nigel shares insights from a seminar by Jack Canfield, emphasizing the importance of always being open to learning. He introduces an acronym for LIFE: Letting Intuition Free Every Day, and discusses how trusting our intuition can simplify life. The Importance of Authenticity in Speaking: Nigel talks about his experiences speaking to diverse audiences without notes, relying on his intuition and genuine desire to help others. He stresses the importance of sharing one's truth and knowledge freely to make a positive impact. The Challenge of Continuous Learning: Both Neil and Nigel emphasize the danger of thinking we know everything. They encourage listeners to remain students of life, constantly seeking new knowledge and perspectives. The Value of Support and Community: The conversation shifts to the importance of supporting others, especially highlighting the need for more women speakers and the challenges they face. They discuss the nuances of support within communities and the importance of not undermining one's value. Self-Worth and Compensation: A candid discussion on the importance of valuing oneself and one's services. Nigel shares personal anecdotes about setting fees and the challenges of balancing generosity with self-respect. Closing Thoughts: The episode wraps up with a reminder of the importance of never stopping the learning process and always being open to new ideas and perspectives. Key Takeaway: This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom on the power of intuition, the never-ending journey of learning, and the importance of sharing knowledge. Neil and Nigel remind us that by staying true to ourselves, continuously seeking growth, and supporting one another, we can navigate life and business more effectively and compassionately. Join us next week for more insights and inspiration as we continue to explore the pathways to making this your best year yet. Don't forget to share your thoughts and takeaways with us!

In this heartfelt episode of "Your Best Year Starts Here," Neil Martin and Nigel Risner delve into the profound topic of finding and following one's sense of purpose. Nigel, with his captivating storytelling, shares insights from his own life and professional journey, emphasizing the importance of purpose, adventure, and growth. Key Highlights: Sense of Purpose: Nigel revisits a mantra that has guided him for years, highlighting the necessity of having a sense of purpose, a spirit of adventure, and the capacity for growth in one's life. He elaborates on how a clear sense of purpose has always directed him towards inspiring and empowering others. Integrity and Mission: Nigel discusses the challenges of staying true to one's purpose, especially in situations that might not align with one's core values, like speaking engagements where alcohol is involved. This segment underscores the importance of integrity in professional settings. Everyday Purpose: The conversation turns to how a sense of purpose influences daily decisions and relationships. Nigel shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how losing sight of one's purpose can lead to dissatisfaction and disconnection. Simple Pleasures and Basic Needs: Nigel humorously recounts his experiences with hotel breakfasts, using them as a metaphor for the importance of being heard and understood. These stories serve as a reminder that it's often the simple things in life that matter most. The Power of Sharing Purpose: The episode concludes with a reflection on the impact of sharing one's purpose with others. Neil and Nigel encourage listeners to communicate their purpose to those around them, fostering understanding and support. Listener Takeaways: Reflect on your own sense of purpose and consider how it influences your daily life and decisions. Stay true to your values and mission, even when faced with challenges or temptations that might steer you off course. Appreciate the simple things in life and recognize their role in fulfilling your sense of purpose. Share your purpose with others to build connections and find support in your journey. Engage with Us: We'd love to hear how you're finding and following your sense of purpose. Share your stories with us on social media or send us a message. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss in future episodes, let us know!

Live from Dublin Castle, music and chat from Janis Ian, Ralph McTell, Toshín, Aoife Scott, Neil Martin and Louise Mulcahy.

It might seem like something out of Star Trek, but people controlling so-called ‘smartbrains' with their own thoughts could happen sooner than you think. And it doesn't stop there. Innovations in biomedical technologies is speeding the progress of things such as artificial lab-grown organs, nanorobots inside the body, or computers hardwired to the brain which is becoming common in the next 20 years. On UNSW's Engineering the Future podcast, Associate Professor Mohit Shivdasani and Claire Bridges talk to STEM journalist Neil Martin, about how the science-fiction of bionic humans is now rapidly becoming a reality. For more information on our speakers or for a full transcription of this episode, visit our website. Read more of our stories on biomedical technologies: Mimics human tissue, fights bacteria: new biomaterial hits the sweet spot New 3D stretchable electronics can advance organ-on-chip technology Bio-inspired: developing technology to mimic the function of skin ARC Research Hub for Connected Sensors for Health opens at UNSW Let's connect: Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest research and news from UNSW Engineering. Acknowledgement of Country We would like to show our respects and acknowledge the Bedegal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which our Kensington campus is situated on, and to Elders past and present.

The energy landscape is evolving and it's demanding change in the way we produce and consume energy in a more sustainable way. But how can our industry leaders, policymakers and household users reap the benefits of new technologies to meet these demands? Director of UNSW Digital Grid Futures Institute, Professor John Fletcher, and CEO of UNSW Energy Institute, Dani Alexander, joins STEM journalist, Neil Martin, to discuss the challenges of redesigning entire energy systems to help meet the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For more information on our speakers or for a full transcription of this episode, visit our website. Read more of our stories on energy: Farm dams can be converted into renewable energy storage systems: study Renewable backup power key to energy resilience in disasters: report The future of hydrogen fuel: UNSW researchers develop technique to analyse hydrogen fuel cell stability New environmentally friendly solar panel recycling process helps recover valuable silver Embodied carbon in buildings: a new frontier in greenhouse gas reduction Let's connect: Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest research and news from UNSW Engineering. Learn more about Digital Grid Futures Institute and the UNSW Energy Institute. We would like to show our respects and acknowledge the Bedegal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which our Kensington campus is situated on, and to Elders past and present.

Marty catches up with Belfast composer Neil Martin ahead of the Seamus Heaney 'Sweeney' song-cycle debut performance with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra at Kilkenny Arts Festival.

As the world shifts towards renewable energy production, experts predict that mining will play a critical role in the extraction of minerals necessary for technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle batteries. Head of UNSW School of Minerals Energy Resources Engineering, Professor Ismet Canbulat, and Rae O'Brien, Executive General Manager of Mining Excellence with Centennial Energy Company, joins STEM journalist, Neil Martin, to discuss the role of mining as the world transitions to a greener future.   For more information on our speakers or for a full transcription of this episode, visit our website. Read more of our stories on mining: 8 things you never knew about mining on Mars, the Moon... and even asteroids! Humans have big plans for mining in space – but there are many things holding us back Mars settlement likely by 2050 says UNSW expert – but not at levels predicted by Elon Musk Lunar architecture: small step for 3D printers, giant leap for humankind Let's connect: Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest research and news from UNSW Engineering. We would like to show our respects and acknowledge the Bedegal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which our Kensington campus is situated on, and to Elders past and present.

The on-going debate on nuclear feels like a constant battle of weighing the benefits of low carbon electricity generation against the public perception of potential risks. Nuclear engineer and lead of UNSW's Nuclear Engineering program, Dr Edward Obbard, and Lieutenant Colonel Jasmin Diab, join STEM journalist, Neil Martin, to discuss exciting developments in nuclear engineering and discuss what impacts we can expect on society as a whole over the next two decades. For more information on our speakers or for a full transcription of this episode, visit our website. Read our stories on nuclear technologies: Three tiers and more than 8000 new engineers: what it will take to deliver AUKUS nuclear submarine program Blockchain could be the key to nuclear material safeguards Nuclear submarines not the first step to nuclear weapons, says UNSW expert Let's connect: Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest research and news from UNSW Engineering. We would like to show our respects and acknowledge the Bedegal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which our Kensington campus is situated on, and to Elders past and present.

Neil Martin is an Irish musical powerhouse. He's a musician and composer whose career encompasses dance, opera, theater, film, radio, TV, concerts and recordings. He's collaborated with artists like Bryn Terfel, Sam Shepard, Stephen Rea and Josh Groban. He's scored music for shows on Broadway, the West End and in Europe. His recent works include an opera, a violin concerto, theater scores and chamber music.My featured song is “New York City Groove” from the album Made In New York by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—--------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Neil and Robert discuss the following:- Growing up in Belfast- His parents record collection- Bach B Minor mass- Taking up cello, tin whistle, uilleann pipes- City of Belfast music school- Oral tradition of Irish music- Tanglewood and John Williams- Silent movies- Subliminal effect of film music- “Knocknashee”    William Butler Yeats- “An Indigo Sky”    West Ocean String Quartet- Composing at the piano; Sibelius software- Mozart and Bach- “Sometimes”- “My Lagan Love”—-------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's new Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at SteelStacks in Pennsylvania and The Nisville Jazz Festival in Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with Neil at:www.neilmartinmusic.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comPGS Store - www.thePGSstore.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

As Birmingham's leaders map out a path for transforming the city, one project looks set to set the tone in terms of scale and ambition. The 42-acre, £1.9bn Smithfield project will eventually have 3,000 homes, 1.7m sq ft of commercial space and 40,000 sq ft of space for commercial use. Some 1,000 trees will green the city centre site, a new home for historic markets will be built and a new plaza, Festival Square, will be able to hold 8,000 people. In this podcast recorded at UKREiiF, EG deputy editor Tim Burke ios joined by Deborah Cadman, chief executive of Birmingham City Council, and Neil Martin, chief executive for Europe at Lendlease, to discuss the ways in which they want the project to become an impossible-to-ignore illustration of public and private partnership in action in Birmingham.

On episode 155, we welcome Neil Martin to discuss the history of comedy, the social benefits of telling jokes, how jokes can become misunderstood and why people get offended by them, the importance of intentions, the difference between punching up and punching down, comedy's use in psychotherapy and how it can fail there, the difficulty of studying humor's effects, the dark triad and to which ends psychopaths tend to utilize jokes, the differences between genders in what and whom they find funny, and comedy as a means of fostering sexual attraction. Dr. G Neil Martin is Hon. Professor of Psychology and former Head of Psychology at Regent's University London. He is a Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an associate of the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University. He has written around 13 books including the introductory textbook Psychology (Pearson Education, now in its 7th edition), Psychology- A Beginner's Guide (Oneworld), The Neuropsychology of Smell & Taste (Taylor & Francis), and his newest book is called The Psychology of Comedy. | Dr. G Neil Martin | ► Mastodon | https://mastodon.social/@ThatNeilMartin ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/thatneilmartin ► The Psychology of Comedy Book | https://amzn.to/3Qp3X00   Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment ► TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@seizethemomentpodcast ► Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32208666

CPT Fellow Neil Martin rejoins the podcast to discuss his newly release book Galatians Reconsidered: Jews, Gentiles, and Justification in the First and Twenty-First Centuries. This conversation also includes an overview survey of trends in Pauline scholarship over the past 50-plus years. What was the key insight Luther offered about Paul's gospel? What things might have been skewed in Luther's perspective? How does understanding Paul's 1st-century pagan context help pastors minister in the 21st century?

Aura by Ruth McGinley and Neil Martin celebrates Irish airs with classical arrangements - Persona is an interactive visual art exhibition that explores the notion that there are multiple versions of ourselves - During lockdown, photographer Conor Horgan imagined what Ireland would look like if the state had indeed collapsed.

Ruth Mc Ginley & Neil Martin chat about a new album 'AURA' which features Irish Airs written by Belfast composer Neil Martin and performed by Derry-born pianist, Ruth McGinley.

Estate Agency Performance Coach and author of the book "Done Beats Perfect" - Neil Martin, recently came up to Grantham to join me on the WatkinSofa to discuss all things Estate Agency. In this video, he talks about the lessons Estate Agents can learn from DJs.

Estate Agency Performance Coach and author of the book "Done Beats Perfect" - Neil Martin, recently came up to Grantham to join me on the WatkinSofa to discuss all things Estate Agency. In this video, he talks about the 3 C's of Estate Agency.

It'll be either Liverpool or Glasgow that gets the opportunity to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine. We take a look at both cities as we wait for the announcement. Livergow Summary Snap Chat: American Top 40 Edition (1:46) Patreon: Xanadu (4:14) Liverpool vs. Glasgow (5:14) Cover art photo credits: Artur Kraft on Unsplash and Neil Martin on Unsplash Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. You can find a service to subscribe to the show here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com) or find us on Twitter @eurowhat (https://twitter.com/eurowhat). Become a Patron! Patrons get access to our bonus podcast Just ASCing Questions.

Estate Agency Performance Coach and author of the book "Done Beats Perfect" - Neil Martin, recently came up to Grantham to join me on the WatkinSofa to discuss all things Estate Agency. In this video, he talks about how to identify an unconscious terrorist in your Estate Agency.

Estate Agency Performance Coach and author of the book "Done Beats Perfect" - Neil Martin, recently came up to Grantham to join me on the WatkinSofa to discuss all things Estate Agency. In this video, he talks about hoe Estate Agents can prepare for a tougher housing market.

Estate Agency Performance Coach and author of the book "Done Beats Perfect" - Neil Martin, recently came up to Grantham to join me on the WatkinSofa to discuss all things Estate Agency. In this video, he talks about Estate Agents trying to "boss it".

Estate Agency Performance Coach and author of the book "Done Beats Perfect" - Neil Martin, recently came up to Grantham to join me on the WatkinSofa to discuss all things Estate Agency. In this video, he talks about magnetic marketing in Estate Agency.

Sena Ortakışlalı'nın sunumuyla bu podcastte korku türünün çeşitli yönlerini keşfediyoruz. Kutsal suyunuzun ve sarımsaklarınızın yanınızda olduğundan emin olun! --- Pilot bölümümüzde neden korku türünü tercih ettiğimizi, bu türü seven insanlarda diğer insanlara oranla daha sık rastlanan bazı özellikleri ve bir oyunu neyin korkutucu yaptığını konuşuyoruz. Görüş ve önerileriniz için Instagram'dan "Korkununanatomisi" sayfasından ulaşabilirsiniz. Kaynaklar: G. Neil Martin "(Why) Do You Like Scary Movies? A Review of the Empirical Research on Psychological Responses to Horror Films" https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02298/full#h5 The Psychology of Fear: Exploring the Science Behind Horror Entertainment https://online.csp.edu/resources/article/pyschology-of-fear/ What Makes a Horror Game Truly Scary? https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/opinion-what-makes-a-horror-game-truly-scary- --- radyu.yasar.edu.tr

Estate Agency Performance Coach and author of the book "Done Beats Perfect" - Neil Martin, recently came up to Grantham to join me on the WatkinSofa to discuss all things Estate Agency. In this video, he talks about how Estate Agency is all about attraction, retention and revenue.

Estate Agency Performance Coach and author of the book "Done Beats Perfect" - Neil Martin, recently came up to Grantham to join me on the WatkinSofa to discuss all things Estate Agency. In this video, he talks about what "Done Beats Perfect" means in Letting & Estate Agency.

Neil Martin, Portland Firefighter/Lieutenant with Portland Fire and Rescue, sits down with the boys to discuss the life of a firefighter in Portland, helping at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks, the homeless crisis, and other crazy experiences he has had while serving in the fire service.

Actor Stephen Rea and musician Neil Martin come together again to perform the work of Seamus Heaney in Irish - Corn Exchange Theatre Company are producing Joyce's Dubliners as part of Bloomsday Festival 2022 - The Midwich Cuckoos is set in a sleepy commuter town where, following a blackout, every woman of child-bearing age falls pregnant.

Today we're talking about the new book from Mark Gallagher, The Business of Winning. Get the inside track on what it takes to succeed in a competitive business with high technology, high finance and immensely high stakes You can order your copy here: https://www.koganpage.com/product/the-business-of-winning-9781398602700 Stuart Codling and Mark are joined by David Coulthard, Dr Cristiana Pace and Neil Martin.

As the 9/11 terrorist attacks unfolded, Portland Fire and Rescue Lt. Neil Martin and his fellow firefighters saw a familiar face on TV. They had befriended New York City firefighter William "Billy" Quick years earlier when Quick came to Oregon to climb Mt. Hood. Quick had been close to the Twin Towers when they collapsed and had survived. Martin and three other firefighters swiftly made a plan and flew to New York City to help in whatever way they could. Martin says he expected to be attending funerals or helping pick kids up from school, but since the New York City Fire Department had lost so many people in the terrorist attacks, the Portland firefighters were deployed to Ground Zero to dig through the rubble. Martin shares his story ahead of a ceremony in Portland marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

We promised you an episode on Dark Romance and truthfully we're pretty proud of how well we've delivered. We've got Kenya Goree-Bell, Nisha Sharma, Joanna Shupe and Jo Brenner with us today to dig deep on this subgenre that we don't read regularly. We are endlessly grateful for their guidance through this end of the romance pool! We talk about what makes a romance “dark,” about how dark romance differs from morality chain and taboo romance, and about why dark romance resonates with so many readers. Oh, and yes, if you're curious, we fill your TBR pile (obvi). Stay tuned at the end of the episode for additional reflections from Sarah & Jen.CONTENT NOTE: Because Dark Romance can include all sorts of problematic content, we don't shy away from many of those topics in this episode. Proceed with caution, both in listening and in reading.Our next read along, sometime in July, is Cat Sebastian's wonderful Unmasked by the Marquess. Get it at Amazon, Apple Books, B&N, Kobo, or Bookshop.org. Thank you, as always, for listening! Please follow us on your favorite podcasting app, and if you are up for leaving a rating or review there, we would be very grateful! Show NotesWelcome our panel of dark romance experts: Kenya Goree-Bell, Nisha Sharma, Joanna Shupe, and Jo Brenner.The hallmarks and tenets of Dark RomanceAll dubious consent and non-consent romance is dark romance (although not all dark romance has dubcon or nonconsensual elements).It's about what the HEA is made up of: If the non-aggressor or non-villian moves into the dark (rather than pulling the other into the light), then it would qualify as dark romance.Often the aggressor/villain is static, while the non-aggressor finds their light or strength in the new world they exist in. This person does all the work and learns how to navigate a life around the aggressor and their world. These are not stories of love redeeming, but rather of learning to find love and happiness with the person (people) in front of you.The characters are suffering from current or past psychological or physical trauma. The non-aggressor represents the last bits of humanity that the aggressor has to hold on to. Dark romance explores a relationship where only one person has strains of humanity and the impact it has on a person without it.The evil and violence of the aggressor must take place on the page.Some Terms we'll use on this episodeConsensual non-consent (non-con): is when romantic partners engage “in behaviors that may include role-playing nonconsensual behaviors, or may involve negotiating sexual behaviors where one partner agrees to give up consent during certain behaviors or relationships.” This can include fantasizing about rape and kidnapping, and lots of women have complicated feelings about these fantasies. Dubious consent (dub-con): is the gray area between full, enthusiastic consent and rape. A person hasn't give outright consent to having sex and might not consider it rape; however, some other factor prevents them from saying no. The Aggressor: rather than use hero/heroine, Jo started using aggressor and non-aggressor as a way of talking about chracters who exhibit very non-heroic behavior. The skin suit: What Jen calls the experience of reading a book where she wants more distance between herself and the main characters.The Murder Meal: Sarah noticed that a common trope of dark romance is a meal where blood is shed and people still continue to eat.Notes and Other LinksYou may have listened to our Morality Chain episode, where we made a graphic explaining how it differs from dark romance. Next month, Nikki Sloane will join us to discuss taboo romance. It's not Mordor unless you're a hobbit. Sarah is not opposed to elevensies, so it's fine.Earlier this year, there was a Saturday Night Live skit about women watching The Murder Show. Why do women like reading about serial killers? Did you see this essay in Slate about a woman who thinks she slept with a man who went on to be a serial killer?Game of Thrones and it's penchant for sexual violence is still influencing pop culture. The only thing that's forbidden in dark romance is cheating, which shows how firmly these books are rooted in the romance genre, as compared to the rampant cheating by male characters The Godfather and other mafia movies, but this is often rooted in obsession rather than a belief in monogamy. While there's very little (possibly no) research on readers of dark romance, but there's lots of research on the horror genre. Sarah's friend Micol Ostow, who writes YA horror recommended this essay about the "spectacle of the ruined body." Meanwhile, Jen follows Becky Spratford, a librarian and horror expert, who says that one thing romance and horror have in common is they are both “genres of emotion.”There's some research on horror and spoilers from Jonathan Leavitt & Nicholas Christenfeld which indicates that spoilers might allow people to enjoy a story more fully. Perhaps dark romance readers, regardless of what terrible things happen, can safely continue reading because they know there will be an HEA.Why do we like to watch and read media where characters are undergoing trauma? In The Paradox of Horror: Fear as a Positive Emotion, Katerina Bantinaki explains how readers experience reading about fear and trauma. Related: [(Why) Do You Like Scary Movies? By G. Neil Martin. A highly gendered kind of world exists in many m/f Dark Romances, and the article Her Body, Himself: Gender in Slasher Films by Carol Clover explores how similar themes play out in horror movies. As Nisha said, there are queer and polyamarous dark romance and a few the panel recommends are Soul Survivor by Daniel de Lorne, the Wicked Villains Series by Katee Robert, Trouble or the Darkness trilogy by Nora Ash, and Manipulate by Pam Godwin.Stockholm Syndrome isn't real, quelle surprise, but it still a popular idea in pop culture of all kinds. Many dark romance novels show characters using extreme or maladaptive coping strategies in an attempt to heal themselves or others without the help of therapists or medicine, a particularly American problem since so few people have adequate (if any) coverage for mental health.Dark romance runs long, they're all “Zack Snyder cut” books. We speculated that there are two reasons for the length of many of these books: 1) The books are long because the trauma on page must have an equal or greater redemption arc. Readers must believe that the non-agressor has fully accepted the bad deeds of the aggressor in order to believe the HEA. 2) Many of these books are on KU, which means authors are getting paid by the page. Like Charles Dickens, the incentive is to write longer to increase their pay.

During the quarantine, comedy shows moved to online video platforms like Instagram and Zoom. After performing in an Instagram live show, Kasha decides to explore the mechanics and science of what makes a good virtual comedy show. She talks to a psychologist (Dr. Neil Martin), a comedian (Blaire Postman), and comedy club owners in New York City (Caveat) to investigate how much audience laughter affects a comedy show, what is the best medium for comedy, and the differences between performing in live and virtual shows. This episode contains the following videos and references: Caveat's YouTube channel Study: The Effects of Audience Laughter on Men's and Women's Responses to Humor (by Dr. Neil Martin and Dr. Colin Gray) Study: Measuring responses to humor: How the testing context affects individuals' reaction to comedy (by Dr. Neil Martin, et al.) TEDx: Sneaking Science into Stand-Up (by Kasha Patel) Stephen Colbert Returns With A Message: America, You Got This. Blackadder (Amazon Prime) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sciencecomedyparadox/support