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Encounter Culture
La Virgen de Guadalupe: Photographing a Cultural Icon with Delilah Montoya and Katie Doyle

Encounter Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 51:41


The Virgin of Guadalupe is a cultural icon with deep roots in Mexican and Chicano communities across the United States and Mexico, among other places. Artists in New Mexico often reference Guadalupe in their work—including Chicana artist Delilah Montoya.  A mixed-media piece, “La Guadalupana,” by Montoya features a large photograph of the Virgin of Guadalupe as tattooed on the back of an incarcerated man. It is one of the many works of art on display at New Mexico Museum of Art's Vladem Contemporary as a part of their “identity” theme in Off-Center. Katie Doyle, assistant curator at the New Mexico Museum of Art, says Montoya's work fits in with Vladem's exhibition because it tells one of many essential stories about the cultural and historical issues that have continued to affect people in New Mexico.  Mentioned in this Episode:  Gloria Anzaldúa on la Virgen de Guadalupe Off-Center: New Mexico Art, 1970-2000 at New Mexico Museum of Art's Vladem Contemporary La Guadalupana by Delilah Montoya Chicano Awareness Center in Omaha, Nebraska Civil Rights Movement in Omaha, Nebraska National Geographic article about DNA and human ancestry *** We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what you loved about the episode, share a personal story it made you think of, or ask us a question at elpalacio@dca.nm.gov. You can write a regular email or record a short voice memo and attach it for us to listen to.  Visit newmexicoculture.org for info about our museums, historic sites, virtual tours, and more.  Our favorite way to fully experience everything they have to offer is with the New Mexico CulturePass. Reserve yours online!   If you love New Mexico, you'll love El Palacio Magazine! Subscribe to El Palacio today. Encounter Culture, a production of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is produced and edited by Andrea Klunder at The Creative Impostor Studios.  Hosted by Emily Withnall, editor at El Palacio MagazineExecutive Producer: Daniel Zillmann Technical Director & Post-Production Audio: Edwin R. RuizRecording Engineer: Kabby at Kabby Sound Studios in Santa FeEditor & Production Manager: Alex RieglerAssociate Producer & Editor: Monica Braine (Assiniboine/Lakota) Theme Music: D'Santi Nava Instagram: @newmexicanculture and @elpalaciomagazine

SDCF Masters of the Stage
The Art of Collaboration: dots and Anne Kauffman

SDCF Masters of the Stage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 57:00


We are excited to bring you this new episode in our podcast series, The Art of Collaboration with Anne Kauffman and dots. This series focuses on directors and choreographers in conversation with some of their collaborators. This series explores the ins and outs of these processes, both finer details as well as overarching ideas about what goes into a productive collaboration on a show. In this episode you will hear an in-depth and transparent conversation with Anne and dots focused on the collaboration between directors and designers as well as navigating the industry as a collective.   Bios: dots (Scenic Designer) is a design collective creating environments for theater, film, commercials, and immersive experiences. Hailing from Colombia, South Africa, and Japan, we are Santiago Orjuela-Laverde, Andrew Moerdyk, and Kimie Nishikawa. As collaborators, we believe that the whole is greater than the sum of its individual parts. Recent highlights include the Broadway productions of Oh, Mary! ; Romeo + Juliet, An Enemy of the People (Tony Award Nomination for Best Scenic Design of a Play); Appropriate (Tony Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for Outstanding Scenic Design); The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window; and The Big Gay Jamboree ; Recent awards include a 2024 Obie Award for Sustained Achievement in Design, 2023 and 2024 Henry Hewes Design Award, recipient of 2025 USA Fellowship Award . designbydots.com. Anne Kauffman (Director)'s credits include the New York Philharmonic, BAM, Ars Nova, NYTW, Roundabout Theatre Company, Encores! Off-Center, Women's Project, Playwrights Horizons, MCC, The Public, P73 Productions, New Georges, Vineyard Theatre, LCT3, Yale Rep, Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Z Space, American Conservatory Theater, and Berkeley Rep. She is a Resident Director at Roundabout Theatre, Artistic Associate and Founding Member of The Civilians, a Clubbed Thumb Affiliated Artist and co-creator of the CT Directing Fellowship, a New Georges Affiliated Artist, an SDC Executive Board Member, Vice President and Trustee of SDCF 2020-2023, and Artistic Director of City Center's Encores! Off-Center 2017-2020. Her awards include a 2024 Tony nomination for Best Director for Mary Jane, a 2023 Tony nomination for Best Revival for The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, three Obies, the Joan and Joseph Cullman Award for Exceptional Creativity from Lincoln Center, the Alan Schneider Director Award, a Lucille Lortel Award, a Drama League Award, and the Joe A. Callaway. She is co-creator of the Cast Album Project with Jeanine Tesori.   dots headshot courtesy of dots Anne Kauffman's headshot by Tess Mayer

Texas Titans Podcast
"Off Center" Author Randy Grimes' Journey from NFL Stardom to Addiction Recovery

Texas Titans Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 68:01


Overcoming Adversity: Randy Grimes' Journey from NFL Stardom to Addiction RecoveryThis conversation is between Jason Wright, host of the Jason Wright Show, and former NFL player Randy Grimes. Randy tells his story of overcoming a 20-plus year addiction to painkillers, developed while treating career-related injuries. He discusses the impact on his life, career, and family, and how he ultimately found recovery. Now an advocate and mentor, Randy uses his experience to help others struggling with addiction. The episode also highlights the role of faith and the incredible support from his wife in his journey to healing. Randy's story is one of resilience, transformation, and hope.Get a Copy of "Off Center"https://proathletesinrecovery.org/00:00 Introduction to Randy Grimes00:30 Randy's NFL Career and Addiction Struggles00:55 Athletes in Recovery: Randy's Mission01:16 Randy's Partnerships and Impact02:09 Personal Life and Media Presence04:50 Conversation with Randy Grimes Begins06:10 Randy's Football Journey10:08 Transition to the NFL14:19 Challenges and Changes in the NFL24:46 Addiction and Recovery33:03 NFL's Dark Side: Painkillers and Career Endings34:09 Post-NFL Struggles: Addiction and Identity Crisis36:27 Hitting Rock Bottom: The Turning Point38:51 The Road to Recovery: Seeking Help45:33 Faith and Family: Pillars of Strength48:23 Reinventing Identity: From Player to Mentor01:03:04 A Message of Hope: Overcoming Addiction01:07:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Off Center
Episode 30: Digital Poetics and Disability Aesthetics with Talan Memmott

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 36:10


Welcome back to a new episode of Off Center. Today, Scott is joined by Talan Memmott, a professor of Mass Communication at Winona State University. They discuss Talan's career as a digital artist and electronic literature artist, highlighting his latest work in cripistemology. Tune in now! References Jackson, Shelley. 1995. Patchwork Girl. Eastgate Systems. Joyce, Michael. 1987. Afternoon, a story. Eastgate Systems. Memmott, Talan. 2024. “A Cripistemology of Breath.” YouTube. 4 min., 32 sec. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VRCSILVdgM Memmott, Talan. 1998. BeeHive - Hypertext/Hypermedia Literary Journal, 1(1). https://archive.thenext.eliterature.org/beehive/archive/11arc.html. Memmott, Talan. 2014. Digital Culture World Lecture Tour. [Netprov]. Memmott, Talan. 2023. Introducing Lary: The San Biagio Frescoes of Pietro Golamuto. https://talanmemmott.info/?p=729. Memmott, Talan. 2000. Lexia to Perplexia. Electronic Literature Collection Volume One. https://collection.eliterature.org/1/works/memmott__lexia_to_perplexia.html. Memmott, Talan, & Scott Rettberg. 2019. The Limerick Diet. Electronic Literature Organisation conference.

Off Center
Remembering Robert Coover

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 57:39


Robert Coover was one of the most important American novelists of the 20th Century, the author of more than twenty books including novels, short story collections, plays and other writings. He was also a leading figure in the field of electronic literature, the teacher of many digital writing workshops at Brown University, the co-founder of the Electronic Literature Organization, and a tireless promoter of the field and of innovation in digital writing.  Robert Coover passed away on October 6, 2024, in the company of his family in Warwick, England, listening to “Penny Lane” by the Beatles as he drew his final breath.  This collage of voices, adapted from a simultaneously released Off Center podcast, is part of a larger project based on interviews that Robert Arellano and Scott Rettberg have been conducting with critics, creative writers, students, and friends of Coover in 2023-24, including many of the people who knew Coover's work best. We also include a segment of a lecture titled “A History of the Future of Narrative” that Coover gave at the University of Bergen in 2008, and segments of interviews Larry McCaffery conducted with Coover in 1979 and 1999. In order of first appearance, the speakers include Robert Coover, Scott Rettberg, Robert Arellano, Larry McCaffery, Lance Olsen, Nick Montfort, Stéphane Vanderhaege, Caitlin Fisher, Thomas A. Bass, Tom LeClair, and Alvin Lu.

Off Center
Episode 27: Video Game Monstrosity with Jaroslav Švelch

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 30:11


Off Center, the podcast, is back with a new episode. Scott Rettberg, our host, is joined by Jaroslav Švelch, an associate professor of media studies at Charles University in Prague. In this episode, they will discuss local game production in Czech Republic, gaming the iron curtain, and Jaroslav's book on monstrous antagonists in games.     References Croucher, Mel. 1984. Deus Ex Machina. Automata UK.  Namco. 1981. Galaga. Midway.  Spytihněv. 2023. HROT.  Spytihněv. https://store.steampowered.com/app/824600/HROT/.   Švelch, Jaroslav. 2023. Gaming the Iron Curtain. The MIT Press.  Švelch, Jaroslav. 2023. Player vs. Monster. The MIT Press.   Unknown. 1989. The Adventures of Indiana Jones in Wenceslas Square in Prague on January 16, 1989. Video Game.  

Off Center
The AI Update: Future of Cinema

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 22:43


Welcome back to another biweekly AI update with David Jhave Johnston and Scott Rettberg, that from this season on come out every other week between the usual Off Center episodes. In this AI update, Scott and Jhave discuss one of the venues for the More Than Meets AI exhibition at the Bergen International Film Festival. They talk about several projects that will be exhibited that show the future of cinema.   References Boesch, Kelly. N.d. “kelly_boesch_ai_art”, TikTok. Retrieved from https://www.tiktok.com/@kelly_boesch_ai_art.  Finger, Jon. 2023. “Summoner's Rune: Making a film Actors + Ai.” YouTube, video, 4 min., 37 sec. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vqLqqgPskM.   Johnston, David Jhave. 2024. Hallucinations are (almost) all we Need. https://glia.ca/2024/Hallucinations/.   Krauth, Alinta & Jason Nelson. 2023. Ultra Large Digital Narratives.   Niceaunties. n.d. “Auntieverse”, niceaunties. Retrieved from https://niceaunties.com/auntieverse.  Rettberg, Scott. 2024. Fin du Monde. doi: https://doi.org/10.7273/m4ke-zs24.  Warburton, Alan. 2023. The Wizard of AI. https://culture.theodi.org/the-wizard-of-ai/. 

Off Center
Episode 26: Digital Media, Performance, and AR with Kat Mustatea

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 34:57


In this episode, Kat Mustatea joins Scott for a chat about the crossroad of technology and performance. Kat Mustatea is a playwright and technologist, and her tech-native storytelling stretches theatre into the digital age. They talk about her journey and her projects Voidopolis BodyMouth, and Lizardly in depth on this episode on Off Center.   References Mustatea, Kat & Heidi Boisvert. 2021. Lizardly. https://www.mustatea.com/lizardly.  Mustatea, Kat & Rozin, Yonatan. 2024. BodyMouth. https://www.mustatea.com/bodymouth.   Mustatea, Kat. 2023. Voidopolis. MIT Press Leonardo. 

Off Center
The AI update: More Than Meets AI Exhibition

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 16:00


From this season on, the biweekly AI update with David Jhave Johnston and Scott Rettberg will come in the weeks between the usual Off Center episodes. In this first separate AI update, Scott and Jhave discuss art made in collaboration with AI for the upcoming More Than Meets AI exhibition, that will take place in Bergen, Norway this fall. References Johnston, D. J. 2018. ReRites. Anteism Books. https://glia.ca/rerites/. Memmott, Talan. 2023. Introducing Lary: The San Biagio Frescoes of Pietro Golamuto. https://talanmemmott.info/?p=729. Meshi, Avital. 2023. Peekaboo. http://www.avitalmeshi.com/peekaboo-2023.html. Miller, Jill, Eamon O'Kane, & Scott Rettberg. 2023. More than meets AI. UC Berkeley. ⁠https://art.berkeley.edu/event-calendar/2023/9/21/more-than-meets-ai⁠. 

Off Center
Episode 25: AI Cinema with Will Luers

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 35:01


Scott Rettberg is back with another season of the podcast Off Center. In this first episode of season 3, Scott is joined by Will Luers, a digital artist, filmmaker and writer. Luers also teaches web development, digital cinema and multimodal publishing in the Creative Media & Digital Culture program at Washington State University Vancouver. In this episode, they will discuss AI filmmaking and Luers' previous works.   Sign up for the CDN newsletter here.   References Amerika, Mark. 2002. FILMTEXT 2.0.  Amerika, Mark. 2022. My Life as an Artificial Creative Intelligence. Stanford University Press.  Amerika, Mark, Will Luers, & Chad Mossholder. 2023. Posthuman Cinema. https://posthumancinema.com/.   Electronic Book Review. n. d. “Electronic Book Review.” https://electronicbookreview.com/.     Farrell, Lisa. 2024. Demons & Ghosts. doi: https://doi.org/10.7273/fbaj-sb31.   Johnston, Jhave. 2024. Identity Upgrade. doi: https://doi.org/10.7273/fs7n-a798.   Krauth, Alinta. 2024. The Songbird Speaks. doi: https://doi.org/10.7273/bpw7-an93.   Luers, Will (editor). 2020. Issue: 00 Digital Essayism. The Digital Review. https://thedigitalreview.com/issue00/index.html.   Luers, Will (editor). 2024. Issue: 04 AI-augmented Creativity. The Digital Review. https://thedigitalreview.com/index.html.   Luers, Will, Roger Dean, & austraLYSIS. 2013. Hypnagogia. https://will-luers.com/collage-cinema/hypnagogia.html.  Luers, Will, Hazel Smith, & Roger Dean. Novelling. https://dtc-wsuv.org/wluers/novelling/.   Rettberg, Scott. 2024. Fin du Monde. doi: https://doi.org/10.7273/m4ke-zs24.  

The Approach Shot
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 10 year vet and author Randy Grimes shares his very personal story of being "Off Center" on this week's episode of The Approach Shot

The Approach Shot

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 59:37


Get ready for a heart breaking, jaw dropping, but equally uplifting episode of The Approach Shot with Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Randy Grimes. Randy tells his very personal story of being addicted to opioids, mostly so he wouldn't lose his spot on the roster. Not wanting to be "the guy who is always in the trainer's room or on the injured list" Randy did whatever it took to stay in the line-up. That included getting hooked on painkillers until the end of his career. For years after, he felt the effects, and his story is both eye opening and uplifting. Randy's book "Off Center" tells the whole story but he shares a lot with us on this episode of The Approach Shot.

Off Center
Episode 24: Netprov with Rob Wittig

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 52:16


In the final episode of this second season of Off Center, Scott Rettberg is joined by Rob Wittig, a digital writing pioneer. Rob is an experimental writer in digital media and helped invent the genre Netprov. Learn more about what Netprov is in this episode. In this episode you find a new AI update with David Jhave Johnston, starting from 22:16. We will be back with another episode in September 2024. References de Chervantes, Michael. 1615. Don Quixote, Part Two. Francisco de Robles. Invisible Seattle. 1983-1993. IN.S.OMNIA. [Electronic magazine]. Rettberg, Scott. 2002. Kind of Blue. https://retts.net/kindofblue/. Wittig, Rob. 2002. Blue Company. https://www.robwit.net/bluecompany2002/. Wittig, Rob. 2000. Friday's Big Meeting. [Netprov], https://www.robwit.net/fbm/. Wittig, Rob. 2012. Grace, Wit and Charm. [Netprov], http://gracewitandcharm.com/. Wittig, Rob. 1994. Invisible Rendezvous: Connection and Collaboration in the New Landscape of Electronic Writing. Wesleyan University Press. Wittig, Rob, & Marino, Marc C. 2016. Monstrous Weather. [Netprov], http://meanwhilenetprov.com/index.php/project/monstrous-weather/. Wittig, Rob & Marino, Marc C. 2016. One Week, No Tech. [Netprov], https://meanwhilenetprov.com/index.php/project/one-week-no-tech/. Wittig, Rob. 2021. Netprov: Networked Improvised Literature for the Classroom and Beyond. Amherst College Press. https://www.fulcrum.org/concern/monographs/pc289m47x. Wittig, Rob, & Wohlstetter, Philip. 1983. Invisible Seattle: The Novel of Seattle, by Seattle.

Heights Church
Off-Center Identity | Ben Palmer

Heights Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 30:38


What is your identity?We live in a world that wants us to focus on ourselves, but when Jesus is the Center of All Things, we thrive! This weekend, Pastor Ben shared a special message on the characteristics of those whose identity comes from God and not the world. Watch the replay on YouTube or listen now to hear how God is with us and we don't need to believe the lies of the enemy!

Off Center
Episode 22: Platformization and COVID E-LIT with Søren Pold

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 44:58


Scott Rettberg is back with another episode of the podcast ‘Off Center'. This time he is joined by Søren Pold, Associate professor of Digital Design at Aarhus University. They discuss digital literature, platformazation, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode also includes a new AI update with David Jhave Johnston. Together with Scott, he will bring you up to date about recent AI medical advances. The AI update starts at 18:13. References   Abramson, Josh, Adler, Jonas, Dunger, Jack, et al. 2024. Accurate structure prediction of biomolecular interactions with AlphaFold 3. Nature 630, 493–500. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07487-w.   Ahmad, Irshad. 2022. CRISPR/Cas9—A Promising Therapeutic Tool to Cure Blindness: Current Scenario and Future Prospects. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(19), 11482.  Elias, Pierre, Jain, Sneha, Poterucha, Timothy, et al. 2024. Artificial Intelligence for Cardiovascular Care-Part 1: Advances: JACC Review Topic of the Week. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.  Fuller, Matthew, Green, Colin, & Pope Simon. 1997. The Web Stalker. I/O/D.  Nacher, Anna, Rettberg, Scott, & Pold, Søren. 2021. COVID E-LIT: Digital Art from the Pandemic. Electronic Book Review. DOI: 10.7273/kehh-8c3.  Nacher, Anna, Rettberg, Scott, Pold, Søren Bro & Steele, Ashleigh. 2022. COVID E-LIT: Digital Art During the Pandemic. Documentary. 44 min., 12 sec.    Rettberg, Jill Walker. 2010. Feral hypertext: when hypertext literature escapes control. International Handbook of Internet Research, 477-492.  Richard, Guillaume, de Almeida, Bernardo P., Dalla-Torre, Hugo, et al. 2024. ChatNT: A Multimodal Conversational Agent for DNA, RNA and Protein Tasks. bioRxiv, 2024-04.  Ruffolo, Jeffrey A., Nayfach, Stephen, Gallagher, Joseph, et al. 2024. Design of highly functional genome editors by modeling the universe of CRISPR-Cas sequences. bioRxiv, 2024-04. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.04.22.590591.  Yang, Lin, Xu, Shawn, Sellergren, Andrew, et al. 2024. Advancing Multimodal Medical Capabilities of Gemini. arXiv preprint arXiv:2405.03162.  Zhao, Yujahio, Ding, Ye, Lau Vick, et al. 2024. Whole-body magnetic resonance imaging at 0.05 Tesla. Science. DOI:10.1126/science.adm7168.  

Off Center
Episode 21: Digital Ethnography and Algorithmic Folklore with Gabriele de Seta

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 38:01


In a new episode of ‘Off Center', Scott Rettberg and Gabriele de Seta come together for a discussion about Chinese surveillance compared to Western surveillance and Gabriele's new research project on Algorithmic Folklore. Tune in now.  References de Seta, Gabriele. 2024. “An algorithmic folklore: Vernacular creativity in times of everyday automation” In Critical meme reader III: Breaking the meme. Institute of Network Cultures.   De Seta, Gabriele. 2015. Dajiangyou: Media practices of vernacular creativity in postdigital China. [Thesis doctoral].   De Seta, Gabriele, & Shchetvina, Anya. 2023. Imagining machine vision: Four visual registers from the Chinese AI industry. AI & Society. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-023-01733-x.  Merchant, Amil, Batzner, Simon, Schoenholz, Samuel S. et al. 2023. Scaling deep learning for materials discovery. Nature, 624, 80–85. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06735-9.  Perrault, Ray, & Clark, Jack. 2024. Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2024. Stanforth University. 

OnStage Colorado podcast
Colorado is becoming an immersive theatre hotspot

OnStage Colorado podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 72:10


Plus, our Colorado Headliners for the week and an interview with Naomi Grossman, who brings her ‘American Whore Story' to the Denver Fringe Festival   In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca take a look at Colorado's growing reputation as a hotspot for immersive theatre. From Denver Center's Off-Center program to The Catamounts, Audacious Theatre, Control Group and more, immersive-style performances are gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional theatre.   We'll also check out this week's Colorado Headliners — our top most interesting shows or programs coming up around the state. This week's Headliners (in no particular order) are:  1. Creede Repertory Theatre summer season 2.  Rocky Mountain Repertory summer season 3.  Little Theatre of the Rockies summer season 4.  Junestasy Pride Drag Cabaret 5.  Bill Burr 6.  Sarah Silverman 7.  Arvada Center summer concerts   Later in the podcast, Alex interviews Naomi Grossman, who played the super-creepy character of Pepper on American Horror Story. Her one-woman show American Whore Story relates that experience as well as other parts of her life and will be at this year's Denver Fringe Festival.

Off Center
Episode 20: AI Essayistic with Mario Aquilina

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 37:48


In this new episode of the podcast Off Center, Scott Rettberg is joined by Mario Aquilina, Associate Professor of English at the University of Malta. They discuss the definition of essay, the effects of AI on essays and whether there is an AI essayistic. Listen now!  Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠the CDN newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ here. References Aquilina, Mario. 2021. The Essay at the Limits. Bloomsbury Publishing.   Cayley, John. 2023. “Modelit: eliterature à la (language) mode(l)”. Electronic Book Review. https://doi.org/10.7273/2bdk-ng31.  de Montaigne, Michel. 1588. Essais. Publishers: Millanges and Jean Richer.  Johnson, Samuel. 1755. A Dictionary of the English Language. Consortium. 

Take The Redpill Podcast
Haters really want to knock you off center.

Take The Redpill Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 10:34


Haters will do anything to get you out of your element.

Off Center
Episode 19: Critical Software Art with Ben Grosser

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 49:29


In this episode of Off Center, Scott Rettberg is joined by Ben Grosser, a professor of New Media at the University of Illinois. Ben is a well-known software artist who critically approaches digital media and platforms in his work. Listen now!  Sign up for ⁠the CDN newsletter⁠ here. References Grosser, Benjamin. 2012. Facebook Demetricator. Web browser extension.  https://bengrosser.com/projects/facebook-demetricator/.  Grosser, Benjamin. 2014. What do metrics want? How quantification prescribes social interaction on Facebook. Computational Culture. http://computationalculture.net/what-do-metrics-want/.  Grosser, Benjamin. 2019. Order of magnitude. Video. 47:15 minutes. https://bengrosser.com/projects/order-of-magnitude/.  Perrault, Ray, & Clark, Jack. 2024. Artificial Intelligence Index Report 2024. Stanforth University.  Mallapaty Smriti. 2024. AI traces mysterious metastatic cancers to their source. Nature, 628(8009). 699-700. doi: 10.1038/d41586-024-01110-8.  Downey, Sean C. 2024. “The Godmother of AI. How Fei-Fei Li '99 is safeguarding the future of human and artificial intelligence”. https://alumni.princeton.edu/stories/fei-fei-li-woodrow-wilson-award.   Grosser, Benjamin. 2021. Deficit of less. Video. 47:15 minutes. https://bengrosser.com/projects/deficit-of-less/.  Grosser, Benjamin. 2020. Not for you. Browser extension.  https://bengrosser.com/projects/not-for-you/.  Smith, Ben. 2021. “How TikTok reads your mind”. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/05/business/media/tiktok-algorithm.html.  Grosser, Benjamin. 2020. The Endless Doomscroller. https://endlessdoomscroller.com/. 

Off Center
Episode 18: Speculative Design with Sarah Edmands Martin

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 35:45


This time on Off Center, Scott Rettberg is joined by Sarah Edmands Martin, a designer and researcher at the University of Notre Dame. Her research takes place at the intersection of visual communication design, critical fabulation, and media aesthetics. In this episode they discuss speculative design.  References Bierut, M. 2015. How to use graphic design to sell things, explain things, make things look better, make people laugh, make people cry, and (every once in a while) change the world change the world. United Kingdom: Thames & Hudson.  Berry, Anne, H., & Sarah Edmands Martin. 2020-2021. Ongoing Matter. Exhibitions at The Galleries at CSA, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Cleveland State University, and The Cook Center Galleries, Maxwell Hall, Indiana University.   Jagoda, Patrick, & Sarah Edmands Martin. In Progress. Otherworldly Games: An Atlas of Possible Realities. 

Off Center
Episode 17: Transgressive Games and Understanding Male Gamers with Kristine Jørgensen

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 48:47


Welcome back to a new episode of Off Center. In this episode Scott Rettberg is joined by Kristine Jørgensen, professor of media studies and PI at the Center for Digital Narrative. They talk about male gaming culture, transgressive games, and understanding male gamers.  Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the CDN newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.   References (in order of appearance) Espen, Aarseth. 1997. Cybertext: Perspectives on Ergodic Literature. Johns Hopkins University Press.  Smith, Paul, & Howard, Steve. 1987. Bride of Frankenstein. 39 Steps.   US Army. 2015. America's Army: Proving Grounds. US Army. https://store.steampowered.com/app/203290/Americas_Army_Proving_Grounds/.  11 Bit Studios. 2014. This war of mine. 11 Bit Studios.  https://store.steampowered.com/app/282070/This_War_of_Mine/.  Destructive Creations. 2015. Hatred. Destructive Creations.  https://store.steampowered.com/app/341940/Hatred/.  DMA Design. 1997. Grand Theft Auto. BMG Interactive.   Mortensen, Torill Elvira & Jørgensen, Kristine. 2020. “The Carnivalesque Aesthetics of Games” In The Paradox of Transgression in Games. Routledge.   Den Norske Forfatterforening. February 8, 2024. “Enighet om KI-appendiks" Den Norske Forfatterforening, retrieved on April 3, 2024, from https://www.forfatterforeningen.no/artikkel/enighet-om-ki-appendiks/.  Bjørkelo, Kristian, A. 2020. “Elves are Jews with Pointy Ears and Gay Magic”: White Nationalist Readings of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The International Journal of Computer Game Research, 20(3). https://gamestudies.org/2003/articles/bjorkelo.   Bethesda Game Studios. 2011. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Bethesda Softworks.  Blizzard Entertainment. 2004. World of Warcraft. Blizzard Entertainment. https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/.  Black Isle Studios. 1999. Planescape: Torment. Beamdog. https://planescape.com/. 

Off Center
Episode 16: Alternate Reality Games with Patrick Jagoda

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 43:06


Scott Rettberg and Patrick Jagoda, professor at the university of Chicago, and cofounder of the Game Changer Chicago Design Lab and the Transmedia Story Lab, talk about alternate reality games and transmedia storytelling in this episode of Off Center. They talk about games Patrick has been working on.  Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠the CDN newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ here. References (in order of appearance) Spielberg, Steven, director. 2001. A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Warner Bros. Pictures. 2 hr., 26 min.  Gilliam, Melissa, director. 2013. The Source. Game Changer Chicago Design Lab. Alternate reality game. http://www.patrickjagoda.com/projects/the-source.  Jagoda, Patrick, & Coleman, Heidi, directors. 2022. Cene. Fourcast Lab. Alternate reality game. https://fourcastlab.com/cene/.  Jagoda, Patrick, & Bennett, Ireashia, & Sparrow, Ashlyn. 2022. Transmedia Stories: Narrative Methods for Public Health and Social Justice. Stanford University Press. https://transmediastories.org/.   Slade, D, director. 2018. Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. House of Tomorrow. Netflix. 1 hr, 30 min. https://www.netflix.com/no-en/title/80988062.   Coleman, Heidi, & Jagoda, Patrick, directors. 2023. Encounter. Fourcast Lab. Alternate reality game. https://fourcastlab.com/encounter/. 

Off Center
Episode 15: Surveillance Microcosms with Mathias Klang

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 38:03


A new episode of Off Center in which Scott and Mathias Klang, a lawyer and professor at Fordham University, talk about surveillance microcosms and how spying is shaping our lives.   In this episode, Scott and Jhave, a previous guest on Off Center, give the first 5-minute AI update. Sign up for ⁠⁠⁠the CDN newsletter⁠⁠⁠ here. References Rettberg, Jill Walker. 2024. Machine Vision: How Algorithms Are Changing the Way We See the World. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press.  Bentham, Jeremy, 1748-1832. 1995. The Panopticon Writings. London; New York: Verso.  Orwell, George. 1949. 1984. England: Secker & Warburg.  Foucault, Michel. 1977. Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison. New York: Pantheon Books.  Suno Inc. 2024. Suno AI. https://www.suno.ai/.  Johnston, D. J. 2018. ReRites. Anteism Books. https://glia.ca/rerites/.  Forsgren, Seth & Hayk Martiros. 2022. Riffusion. https://www.riffusion.com/.   sp0n, Inc. 2017. Citizen. Android & iOS. 

Off Center
Episode 12: Existential Transformative Game Design with Doris Rusch

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 39:26


Welcome back to the final episode of the first season of the podcast ‘Off Center'. In this episode, Scott Rettberg is joined by video game designer Doris Rusch, professor at Uppsala University. They talk about Doris' journey in game design and the creation of existential games for the soul.   We will be back in February 2024 with a new season.   References Thatgamecompany. 2012. Journey. Sony Computer Entertainment.   Fullerton, T. 2017. Walden, a game. USC Games.  Play for Change. 2017. Blood Myth.   Rusch, D. C., & Phelps, A. 2021. The Witch's Way. [Twine].   Klimas, C. 2009. Twine. https://twinery.org/.  Rusch, D. C. 2012. Zombie Yoga. [Kinect].  

Christ City Cast
Living Off Center - Orbiting Jesus Together

Christ City Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 41:33


First sermon in our Orbiting Jesus Together series. Sermon Notes and Liturgy. Sunday, November 5th, 2023  

Mob Rules Mobcast
FLG Champions Cup is Front and (off) Center | Grim After Dark

Mob Rules Mobcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 70:01


New episodes LIVE every Monday at 10PM EST / 7PM PST! Also available as a podcast wherever you get yours. www.grimafterdark.com for links to all our stuff! Hosted by: Jon Quennell, Danny McDevitt and Val Heffelfinger Produced by: Tech Priest Dickie Executive Producer: Nick Horton

Megan's Megacan
We're All Going To Die With Cocktails (Live)

Megan's Megacan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 63:01


The world might be going to hell in an over-heated handbasket, but as long as there's a podcast festival how bad can things be? Megan and Konrad are joined by Maria Dębińska, Izzy Choksey, and special musical guest Eden Ottignon in front of a live studio audience at the Berlin Podfest to discuss climate grief, Konrad's film We're All Going To Die, and the delights of bisongrass vodka. Na zdrowie! Theme Song: Eden Ottignon Listen to Izzy's podcast on the German climate movement: ⁠Sticking Point We're All Going To Die upcoming screenings: Midnight, November 3, 2023 – Festival Zeichen der Nacht, Berlin, Germany – DETAILS 7pm, November 8, 2023 – Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, USA – BUY TICKETS 7pm, November 16, 2023 – The Lindsay Theater, Pittsburgh, USA – RESERVE TICKETS 8pm, November 24, 2023 – Wolf Kino, Berlin, Germany – DETAILS 7pm, December 13, 2023 – Beboerhus, Copenhagen, Denmark – BUY TICKETS Buy us a round, ask us a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or follow us on whichever billionaire's data-mining operation you prefer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/megansmegacan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MegansMegacan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-o_U5nqe4_-yKfOm1CXOPA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/megans-megacan/message

Off Center
Episode 6: Gendered AI and Editorial Labour in Digital Culture with Lai-Tze Fan

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 36:11


In this episode of ‘Off Center' Scott Rettberg is joined by Lai-Tze Fan to discuss gendered AI voice assistance, editorial labour, and her online collaborative works.   References Urban One. 1997. “AsianAvenue”. (Currently redirected to https://blackplanet.com/)   America Online. 1996. “ICQ”. https://icq.com/.   Microsoft. 1995. “MSN”. https://www.msn.com/.  The Digital Review. 2022. “The Digital Review, issue 01.” https://thedigitalreview.com/.  Electronic Book Review. n. d. “Electronic Book Review.” https://electronicbookreview.com/.  Unity Technologies. 2005. “Unity.” https://unity.com/.  Fan, Lai-Tze. 2023. Reverse engineering the gendered design of Amazon's Alexa: Methods in testing closed-source code in grey and black box systems. Digital Humanities Quarterly, 17(2). https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7271-2160.   ELMCIP. n. d. “Electronic Literature Knowledge Base.” https://elmcip.net/.  OpenAI. 2023. ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat. 

Off Center
Episode 5: AI, Computational Creativity, and Media Production with Drew Keller

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 33:47


Scott Rettberg is back with a new episode of the podcast Off Center. This time he is joined by Drew Keller to discuss computational creativity and storytelling in media production.   References Keller, Drew. 2023. Computational Creativity in Media Production: At the Crossroad of Progress and Peril. [Master's Thesis] . Download:  https://bora.uib.no/bora-xmlui/handle/11250/3071882 Freedgood, Elaine. 2003. "Fine Fingers: Victorian Handmade Lace and Utopian Consumption." Victorian Studies (Indiana University Press) 45 (4): 625-647. Accessed November 14, 2022. http://www.jstor.com/stable/3829530.  Microsoft. 2016. PowerPoint. macOS and Windows.   Adobe Inc. 2023. Photoshop. macOS and Windows.  OpenAI. 2023. ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat.  + Announcing the More Than Meets AI exhibition at UC Berkeley's Worth Ryder Gallery Curated by Jill Miller, Eamon O'Kane, and Scott Rettberg, “More Than Meets AI'' explores artificial intelligence and its role in creativity, narrative, and artistic innovation. This exhibition critically engages with AI by highlighting its new creative possibilities for the arts and literature while also recognizing its significant consequences to our culture and society, reflecting on contemporary AI art's place in relation to historical work in electronic literature.  Artists in the exhibition: Mez Breeze, Edgar Fabian Frias, Micol Hebron, Carl Hugo Hernqvist, David Jhave Johnston, Asma Kazmi, Alison Knowles, Alinta Krauth, Koirus (Linda Kronman and Andreas Zingerle), Patrick Lichty, Theo Lutz, Talan Memmott, Avital Meshi, Jill Miller, Nick Montfort, Jason Nelson, Eamon O'Kane, Mario de la Ossa, Sonja Rappaport, Scott Rettberg, Mario Santamaria, Alex Saum, Sasha Stiles, and Victor H. Yngve Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 10th, 2023. 5pm - 7pm. Worth Ryder Art Gallery (AAPB 116) Exhibit Run: October 2nd - October 15, 2023 M, T, TH, F: 12pm - 5pm. W: 1pm - 7pm. Sat: 12pm - 3pm. Closed Sundays. UC Berkeley, Anthropology + Art Practice Building, Rm 116 (First Floor)

Off Center
Episode 4: Meme Culture, Social Media, and the January 6th Insurrection with Ashleigh Steele

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 36:16


In this episode of ‘Off Center' Scott Rettberg and journalist and digital culture researcher Ashleigh Steele discuss the impact of memes as "preparatory media" for the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol.   References Steele, Ashleigh. 2023. Free speech platforms and the impact of the U.S. insurrection: Misinformation in memes. [Master's Thesis].  Petras, George., Loehrke, Janet., Padilla, Ramon., Zarrachina, Javier & Borresen, Jennifer. January 7, 2021. “Timeline: How the storming of the U.S. Capitol unfolded on Jan. 6.” USA Today News. https://eu.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2021/01/06/dc-protests-capitol-riot-trump-supporters-electoral-college-stolen-election/6568305002/.    Trump Media & Technology Group. “Truth Social.” Version 2022. Truthsocial.com. https://truthsocial.com/.   Torba, Andrew. “Gab.” Version 2019. https://gab.com/.   OpenAI. 2023. ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat.  Barthes, Roland, Annette Lavers, and Colin Smith. 1968. Elements of Semiology / Roland Barthes; Translated from the French by Annette Lavers and Colin Smith. Translated by Annette Lavers and Colin Smith. 1st American edition. New York: Hill and Wang.  Munn, Luke. 2021. “More Than a Mob: Parler as Preparatory Media for the U.S. Capitol Storming”. First Monday, 26(3). DOI:10.5210/fm.v26i3.11574.  

Journey Now
August 31, 2023. Off Center

Journey Now

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 36:18


As we continue to learn more about what a community centered on Jesus looks like, the Journey NOW team examines a real-world example of boundaried-vs-centered counseling. Betsy Raney, Tim Timmons and Rob Gonzalez join host Kevin Dixon for the discussion. Plus: Rapper Big Rickey makes an appearance; Tim's freestyle game is 'S' for super and 'U' for unique; Kevin's sure Disneyworld came before Disneyland; and Betsy claims she was born in another century. --- If you want to read more about "Centered Set Church," check out the ⁠⁠⁠Mark Baker book⁠⁠⁠, which has become a touchstone for this series and to the Journey community. Got your own question or a comment for the JourneyNOW team? Join the discussion by texting us at (615) 861-9503. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/journeychurch/support

Off Center
Episode 3: Artistic Research and Digital Writing, with Jason Nelson

Off Center

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 34:44


In this episode of Off Center, Scott Rettberg and Jason Nelson come together to talk about digital art and poetry, art games, and the bridge to researching Extended Digital Narratives.   References Burning Deck. n. d. “Burning Deck Press.” https://burningdeck.com/.   ACM SIGGRAPH. n. d. “ACM SIGGRAPH.” https://www.siggraph.org/.   Electronic Literature Organization. n. d. “Electronic Literature Organization.” https://eliterature.org/.   Nelson, Jason. 2007. Game, Game, Game and Again Game. Web.   Brevik, David. 1997. Diablo. Blizzard Entertainment. Microsoft Windows.   Nelson, Jason. 2010. i made this. you play this. we are enemies. Web.   Gertrude Street Projection Festival. n. d. “GS.PF.” https://www.gspf.com.au/.   OpenAI. 2022. Dall∙E 2. https://openai.com/dall-e-2.   Leishman, Donna. 2005. Deviant. https://tohavetohold.uk/deviant.   Barthes, Roland. 1957. Mythologies. Les Lettres nouvelles.   

You Learn You Turn
Former Pro Football Player Randy Grimes Helps Athletes Find Recovery

You Learn You Turn

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 48:19


A former professional football player whose career spanned 10 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Randy Grimes spent 20+ years battling an addiction to pain killers developed while treating career- related injuries. He now uses his inspiring story of recovery and his 12+ years in the addictions industry to help victims of drug and alcohol abuse, as an Interventionist and the founding advocate at Pro Athletes In Recovery.In 2012, Randy launched “Pro Athletes in Recovery,” a program designed to help athletes of all levels and anyone else find treatment for addiction and mental health while offering continued support for those already in recovery. Due to the success of Pro Athletes in Recovery, Randy has partnered with the NFL, NHL, Gridiron Greats, After The Impact Fund, MLB, Baseball Assistance Fund, The Jockeys Guild, MMA, PGA, LPGA, NBA, Motorsports Safety Group, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, and a host of collegiate programs to bring further awareness and treatment services to professional and collegiate athletes and their families. As a result, 100's of former professional and collegiate athletes, as well as 100's of non athletes have since been treated. Randy's passion does not end with athletes; he is committed to helping all families find balance and peace of mind. Randy believes that “when families get well, addicts get well.” Randy has performed countless interventions across the U.S. and in five countries—bringing hope and healing when all seemed lost.Randy has been an exemplary ambassador and example of the power of professional treatment. Married for 41 years to his college sweetheart, Lydia, who is also a Certified Family Addiction Coach, they have two children and four grandchildren. Randy is regularly a commentator on numerous national TV networks and media including NFL Network, Anderson Cooper, Father Albert, CNN, Fox Sports, MSNBC, Fox News, SiriusXM Sports, New York Times, New York Daily News, Sports Illustrated and countless others. He has also authored a book titled “Off Center”. A memoir of his career and addiction journey. His “Never Give Up” attitude translates from the gridiron to recovery. On his recovery, Randy states: “God didn't open the gates of heaven and let me in....He opened the gates of hell and let me out!”OffCenterTheBook.comRandyGrimesSpeaks.comProAthletesInRecovery.org

Not So Casual Encounters
Episode 125: Off-Center Belly Buttons and Other Burns

Not So Casual Encounters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 100:40


Air date: June 21st, 2023 Welcome to Not So Casual Encounters with Sarah and Joe! Each week we'll be diving into the wild and wonderful world of dating stories, both spotted online and from our personal archives. We'll also cover a variety of rotating topics each week, with a focus on gems from the world wide web. For more info and to see some lovely visual aids, please follow us social media! INSTAGRAM: @notsocasualencounters TWITTER: @nscepodcast Have a great story you'd like to share? Message us on Insta! Our theme music is by Nicholas Foster, check him out on Instagram and support his album: @winstonchurchbus --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notsocasualencounters/message

Holland UCC
Off-Center

Holland UCC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 12:18


A Christmas Eve message by Rev. Bryan Berghoef

The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Ep - 85 Want to Feel Hopeful? Listen For Who Randy Shares Is The Hero Of His Story.

The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 37:30


In today's Embrace Family Recovery Podcast episode, # 85, Randy Grimes continues his story with the redemption part! Randy wrote his powerful memoir, 'Off Center,"  to demonstrate that hope and healing from this disease are possible!Randy shares as a part of giving away what he has been given, and his message about the importance of family recovery reinforces why I feel so passionate about my work with families who love someone with the disease of addiction.

Football, Fatherhood & Life
Randy Grimes Episode 16

Football, Fatherhood & Life

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 25:16


Former Offensive Lineman Randy Grimes joins the show to talk about his college and professional career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the possibility of playing with Bo Jackson, struggles he had with pain medication and the recovery back from that as well as starting a company, called Pro Athletes in Recovery, and writing a book as well titled, "Off Center" about his career, addiction and recovery.

One Identity Movement
Getting Off Center - AB

One Identity Movement

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 16:54


Today continues our podcast series on the Father's Heart based on the "Abba's Heart" teaching series. This message is a segment pulled from Lesson 3: A Redemption Story.Stay tuned as we walk through portions of these messages with Sam Petty. CONNECT WITH US!•Visit our website: www.oneidentitymovement.com•See OIM's New Apparel: www.oneidentitymovement.com/shop•If you would like to CONNECT WITH US to receive additional focus-based discipleship resources and practical tools to experience The Heart of the Father; visit our website: www.oneidentitymovement.com and follow us on all our social media accounts!FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/oneidentitymovement/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/oneidentitymovement/?hl=enSee OIM's New Apparel: www.oneidentitymovement.com/shop

The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Ep 83 - How The Medicine Randy Grimes Took To Play Ten Years in The NFL Almost Killed Him

The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 30:55


I believe addiction is an equal opportunity disease, and today it is my privilege to share the beginning of my conversation with Randy Grimes, who demonstrates this. As you will hear today, Randy came from a chemical-free background, and though he started late, the disease took over his life and almost destroyed everything and everyone he loved.You NFL fans will envy me as Randy played center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ten years, and I got to interview him! In Randy Grimes's Book, 'Off Center," Mike Ditka says it so well in his forward, "for too many players, the medication they took to stay in on the field follows them into retirement. In September 2019, I inducted Randy Grimes into the Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame for his fight against addiction - a feat requiring as much mental toughness as playing pro ball".Please meet NFL player# 60, Randy Grimes!

Destination Freedom's podcast
S3 EP4 The Eclectic - Interview with Director of Theatre of The Mind, Andrew J. Scoville

Destination Freedom's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 30:00


We are joined by Andrew J. Scoville, a NYC-based, Chicago-born theater director and creator of original work. He specializes in immersive layouts, technological landscapes, and hybrid-genre theater-making with an emphasis on integrating science ideas into theatrical experiences. Current projects: Money Heist: The Experience (at One Hanson Place in Brooklyn- association with Netflix, Fever and JJLA), Theater of the Mind by David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar currently at Off Center, which is a part of Denver Center for The Performing Arts. The production can be experienced at 3887 Steele Street in Denver, Colorado. This is the second of my interviews with the creative team of Theatre of The Mind. Theater of the Mind is the newest, and arguably most ambitious, production of DCPA Off-Center. It doesn't just explore the human brain; it allows YOU to explore YOUR brain through story and science. I am honored to share with audience members 6 days a week as a member of the cast. The Eclectic is a companion podcast to Destination Freedom Black Radio Days that features interviews with difference makers, artists, authors, bold thinkers, and people we love who get stuff done. Produced and hosted by donnie l. betts of No Credits Productions, LLC. Follow @nocreditsproductions on Facebook and Instagram, and @donniebetts on Twitter. #Blackradiodays #socialjustice #destinationfreedomblackradiodays #donniebetts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Destination Freedom's podcast
S3 Ep3 The Eclectic- Conversation with Producer of Theatre of The Mind, Charlie Miller

Destination Freedom's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 28:32


Host donnie betts is joined by Charlie Miller, the Executive Director & Curator of Off-Center and part of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Executive Team. Off-Center was originally conceived by Miller and former DCPA Theatre Company Artistic Producer Emily Tarquin, who is now artistic producer at Actor's Theatre of Louisville. Off Center produces artistic work that is surprising, fun, challenging, and at times visually stunning. We discuss multi-media artist, David Byrne (American Utopia, Talking Heads, Reasons to Be Cheerful, A History of the World in Dingbats) and co-writer Mala Gaonkar, and their creation, Theater of the Mind. Theater of the Mind is the newest, and arguably most ambitious, production of DCPA's Off-Center. It doesn't just explore the human brain; it allows YOU to explore YOUR brain through story and science. As a member of the cast, I experience this creation every day. The Eclectic is a companion podcast to Destination Freedom Black Radio Days that features interviews with difference makers, artists, authors, bold thinkers, and people we love who get stuff done. Produced and hosted by donnie l. betts of No Credits Productions, LLC. Follow @nocreditsproductions on Facebook and Instagram, and @donniebetts on Twitter. #Blackradiodays #socialjustice #destinationfreedomblackradiodays #donniebetts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gather by the Ghost Light
Ep 36: Off Center

Gather by the Ghost Light

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 25:26


OFF CENTER: Melody, a somewhat eccentric older woman, sits in front of her favorite painting at the art museum, a white dot painted slightly off center on a black background. It's closing time and the new security guard, Lindsay, needs for her to clear out, but before she leaves, Melody will give a lesson on life, art and living while you still can appreciate the beauty in life. Written by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by: Marian Thibodeau as "Lindsay", Christy Roosma as "Melody", and Wes Hennings as "Marco" Intro/Outro music: JK/47 Additional featured music: Exist Strategy This program is supported in part by the Greater Augusta Arts Council through a grant from its partner agency - the National Endowment for the Arts. Gather by the Ghost Light merch available at Online Shop! If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Buy Me a Coffee If you are associated with a theatre and would like to perform the stage version of this play, please sent an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com to get connected with the playwright. If you have any comments or feedback, please send an email to gatherbytheghostlight@gmail.com

Colorado Matters
Sept. 15, 2022: New COVID boosters are ready; Off-Center's ‘Theater of the Mind'

Colorado Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 51:33


The newest COVID-19 booster targets recent variants. How it works and when to get it. Then, Wheat Ridge parents say a plan to close three schools will hit vulnerable families the hardest. Plus, DCPA's Off-Center offers “Theater of the Mind.” Also, Grand Junction's thriving Hawaiian community. And, an Emmy shoutout for singer Dianne Reeves.

Colorado Matters
Sept. 15, 2022: New COVID boosters are ready; Off-Center's ‘Theater of the Mind'

Colorado Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 51:29


The newest COVID-19 booster targets recent variants. How it works and when to get it. Then, Wheat Ridge parents say a plan to close three schools will hit vulnerable families the hardest. Plus, DCPA's Off-Center offers “Theater of the Mind.” Also, Grand Junction's thriving Hawaiian community. And, an Emmy shoutout for singer Dianne Reeves.

Fresh Hop Cinema: Craft Beer. Movies. Life.
276. "Honk For Jesus" // Marcel the Shell // Sutter Buttes Brewing (Yuba City, CA)

Fresh Hop Cinema: Craft Beer. Movies. Life.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 82:52


This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Dragon Lady Kolsch" from Sutter Buttes Brewing (Yuba City, CA) // Style: Kolsch // ABV: 4.5% // Ratings: Jonny - 6.8, Max - 7. Film: "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul." directed by The Ebo Twins. Ratings: Jonny - 5.2, Max - 6. Beer 2: "Off Center" from Sutter Buttes Brewing (Yuba City, CA) // Style: Hefeweizen // ABV: 5.6% // Ratings: Jonny - 6.6, Max - 3. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - "Me Time" (2022) Directed by John Hamburg // House of the Dragon (HBO Max) - Jonny - Streaming Recs ------ Episode Timeline: TBA Please leave us a rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Got a few bucks to spare? Support us on Patreon for as little as a dollar per week at www.patreon.com/freshhopcinema

The No Proscenium Podcast
Theater of the Mind/Fight Back

The No Proscenium Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 61:42


This week on the show — Andrew Scoville, the director of THEATER OF THE MIND, from creators David Byrne & Mala Gaonkar, which opens next week in Denver under the auspices of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts' Off-Center program is here to talk about the show, and our Venice Immersive coverage continues [27:20] with Céline Tricart, creator of the VR experience FIGHT BACK, which explores the issue of gender based violence and gives participants a taste of the self defense techniques they can use to, well, fight back.SHOW NOTESDenver Immersive GatheringThe Weeping WitchBoston Bar BloodsuckersCasting Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The No Proscenium Podcast
Author Margaret Kerrison; Charlie Miller of Off-Center (DCPA)

The No Proscenium Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 69:50


Two great interviews this week with two luminaries of immersive.First: writer Margaret Kerrison, whose work includes Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, joins us to talk about her new book Immersive Storytelling For Real and Imagined Worlds: A Writer's Guide. This is a must-read for everyone who makes immersive work. Period, full stop. Then Charlie Miller, Executive Director & Curator of the Denver Center for Performing Art's Off-Center program, stops by to talk about Off-Center's new position in the DCPA and the work they have on tap for Denver in the Fall.Show NotesMargaret Kerrison, In Conversation With Nancy Seruto at Vroman'sTheatre of the MindThe DIGReview RundownCall Sheet Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zaneis Baptist Church
Getting Off Center – Jonah 4:1-4

Zaneis Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 37:32


7-24-22 – Sunday Morning Service. A continuation of our study through the book of Jonah.

Positive Mindset for Entrepreneurs from The Mind Aware

Who: Dana Wilde - Bestselling Author of Train Your Brain, Creator of The Celebrity Formula, and Host of Positive Mindset for Entrepreneurs What This Show is About: “Help! I Want To Get Rid of My Negative Thoughts!” This audience member wants to eliminate her automatic negative thoughts. Isn't there something she can do to get rid of them once and for all? Dana give her surprising answer. Dana Wilde, the #1 bestselling author of Train Your Brain, delivers motivation, marketing ideas, and business tips designed to break through your limiting beliefs, and manifest freedom and success in your business. Dana Wilde goes beyond positive thinking and the Law of Attraction. This podcast is the ultimate in Entrepreneur Mindset. Click here to ask Dana: http://www.danawilde.com/askdana In today's episode ... Discover how to make your negative thoughts result in POSITIVE CHANGES. Learn how to be more AWARE of yourself. Listen in to know when you're OFF CENTER. How to be more in tune with your TRUE FEELINGS and emotional investments. Find out when you need to SHIFT your thoughts and start the brain training process. Resource for this episode: CLICK HERE to subscribe to Dana Wilde's Positive Mindset for Entrepreneurs daily newsletter for a JOLT of HAPPINESS every morning! Where to Learn More: http://www.danawilde.com/class http://www.danawilde.com

The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Ep 64 - How Does Randy Describe Lydia? Grace, Patience, and Mercy That Were Beyond Earthly Bounds!

The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 15:42


During today's episode, Lydia shares more about the work she and Randy do to educate and empower families to heal from the disease of addiction.As Lydia says, they will go anywhere. Do interventions, speak, fundraise, and banquets.Lydia shares more about their book entitled 'Off Center, ' A Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, and Redemption in Professional Football.Please find the link to their powerful book that intertwines Randy and Lydia's Story with an intervention he and Lydia conducted in my show notes.I can't accurately describe how powerful it was to hear Lydia share her story and know how far she has come to be open and honest with the Grimes family journey. Lydia Breaks down any shame and stigma around the family disease of addiction with every word she shares about this no-fault disease.Please find the link to purchase this powerful book below.Off Center by Randy Grimes