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The singer and songwriter Niia has spent much of her career confounding expectations. She's done smoky versions of old jazz standards as well as original songs that draw on dance music, hip hop and R&B, and live The self-dubbed "goth jazz princess" is something of a provocateur, with her sensual music "living in the tension between control and collapse". Niia and her band play some of the songs from her latest release, V, in-studio. Set list: 1. Pianos & Great Danes 2. fucking happy 3. Maria in Blue
Social Yet Distanced: A View with an Emotionalorphan and Friends
Before William S. Burroughs wrote anything significant, before Kerouac penned On the Road, before Ginsberg howled, Joan Vollmer was creating the space where it all happened.She was the intellectual engine. She challenged conventional thinking. She refused to live within the limits society set for women. She hosted, she provoked, she sharpened their minds.And Burroughs acknowledged it—in perhaps the most chilling way possible:"I am forced to the appalling conclusion that I would have never become a writer but for Joan's death."Some legacies are built on graves. Joan Vollmer deserves to be remembered for who she was, not just how she died.Say her name: Joan Vollmer. Intellectual. Host. Provocateur. Mother. The brilliant mind the Beat Generation erased. https://bit.ly/CafeSyDCommunityhttps://bit.ly/SyD-PODPodcast https://bit.ly/SyD-TVYouTubemade with:https://bit.ly/HYPER-SyD
In this Quick Tip episode, I'm exploring something that can either elevate your speaking game or trip you up - speaker archetypes. Here's some of the ones you might have come across... Storyteller. Teacher. Provocateur. Authority. But if you've ever found yourself feeling slightly "off" on stage, even when your content is good, this episode might explain why. In this episode, I'm exploring the pressure, (often at the heart of some speaking coaching systems), to pick and swap styles as you move through your talk. We'll look at why that way of thinking can subtly mask your personality, why some performance advice creates more confusion than clarity, and why the way actors approach a script might be a more useful lens for speakers. This episode isn't about giving you another label. It's about helping you notice what stays consistent, even when everything else in a talk changes. What you'll discover: The hidden pitfalls of rigid speaker archetypes and how they can negatively impact your performance. The subtle way "presenter mode" can creep in without you noticing A question most speakers never ask about how they show up on stage A perspective borrowed from acting that might shift how you think about speaking The difference between changing tone and changing who you are Why some talks feel technically solid but emotionally flat Why this conversation matters before you ever think about humour Enjoy! If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, it will be available soon. Speaking Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk: https://saraharcher.co.uk/newguide-tsc Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge To share your thoughts: · leave a comment below. · Share this show on X, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: · Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc. Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)
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Mary Gaby y Pedro descorcharon vinos con Sophie Avernin, sommelier y propietaria del winebar Provocateur. Además de hablar de algunos mitos e ideas preconcebidas sobre el vino, los Glotones probaron maridajes atípicos entre tamales oaxaqueños y tacos de carnitas. Programa transmitido el 24 de enero de 2025. Escucha Glotones en vivo todos los sábados de 9:00 a.m. a 10:00 a.m. por el 105.3 de FM. Una producción de Chilango Radio.
durée : 00:29:41 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - En 2004, le cinéaste égyptien Youssef Chahine donne cinq entretiens pour l'émission "A voix nue". Le volet 4/5 s'intitule "Alexandrie encore et toujours". Il y parle de censure, d'Islam et de liberté. - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Youssef Chahine Cinéaste égyptien (1926-2008)
Sunday Provocateur - 25/01/2026
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Olympic marketing pioneer Michael Payne discusses his book Fast Tracks and Dark Deals, exploring how sport became business through the lens of legendary figures like Horst Dassler, Bernie Ecclestone and Mark McCormack. He challenges federations on governance, examines whether the Olympics inhibits innovation, and addresses future issues including AI, implanted technology, and the Enhanced Games debate. Payne reflects on Beijing 2008's legacy, Trump's impact on LA 2028, and warns that political weaponisation threatens sport's ecosystem as profoundly as Cold War boycotts once did.This episode of the Unofficial Partner podcast is brought to you by Sid Lee Sport.Sid Lee Sport is the fame-making creative and sponsorship agency for brands in sport. Through exceptional creativity, deep sponsorship expertise, and flawless on-site delivery, they help brands, sponsors, and rightsholders unlock their full potential in sport - most recently picking up a Leaders Sports Award for their work with Lidl at UEFA EURO 2024.Everything they do is driven by a culture of effectiveness - because in sport, performance matters. Not just on the pitch, but in the work too. So whether you want to build buzz, connect with audiences, or do something that actually cuts through, Sid Lee Sport knows how.Visit sidleesport.com Sid Lee Sport - where brands become champions.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.
Hunter Baker sits down with Douglas Wilson to explore his rise, his controversies, and the questions Christians cannot ignore
It's Thursday and on today's program: Mike Johnson tells newly elected Representative Adelita Grijalva to get to work despite the fact he is still refusing to swear her into office. Sam interviews lawyers attending the Mass Tort Conference in Las Vegas. Today's guest are: Carissa Phelps from Survivors First discusses her work to support survivors of Back Page and City X Guide. Jerrod Zisser from Ring of Fire Network talks with Sam about his experiences in Portland, Oregon amidst ICE resistance and witnessing the federal siege of Washington D.C. In the Fun Half: We take a look at some patriots resisting ICE in their communities. Zohran Mamdani confronts Andrew Cuomo over his 13 sexual harassment accusations at the second NYC mayoral debates. Mamdani hilariously mocks Bill Ackman on Andrew Schulz's podcasts. The GOP candidate for Lt. Governor of Virginia creates an Ai version of his opponent and "debates" her in what seems like a lost Tim and Eric sketch. Graham Platner continues his campaign in the face intense opposition research hit pieces. All that and more The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/majority SUNSET LAKE: Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and use coupon code “Left Is Best” (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com
We speak with Allie X who returns with “Is Anybody Out There”, her first single of 2025, which features on her self-produced and written fourth record, ‘Happiness Is Going to Get You’ – a meditation on existential isolation and societal malaise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mercedes Bryce Morgan unpacks the whirlwind making of Bone Lake, an 18-day Atlanta shoot that battled storms, injuries, and lost gear before completing its night-boat climax on a Los Angeles soundstage. After a Fantastic Fest premiere and Deadline-breaking international sales, the erotic survival thriller heads to U.S. theaters with buzzy audience reactions and a proudly “fun, commercial, popcorn” spirit.Mercedes traces her path from mini DV Star Wars shorts and USC to festival features, describing her taste as a mix of Oldboy's devastation and Amélie's heart. Other past influences include Barbarians, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The House of Yes, Funny Games, and The One I Love. Her TIFF-premiering Fixation (2022) sparked her love for erotic thrillers.On craft, she argues the best twists are guessable seconds before they land, and test screenings help her fine-tune which parts of the mystery viewers might sense without solving it too soon. Her advice to young filmmakers: embrace constraints as boot camp, stick with collaborators who love the work, design for the audience experience, and make sure you enjoy the day-to-day… because the process is the life.What Movies Are You Watching?Introducing the Past Present Feature Film Festival, a new showcase celebrating cinematic storytelling across time. From bold proof of concept shorts to stand out new films lighting up the circuit, to overlooked features that deserve another look. Sponsored by the Past Present Feature podcast and Leica Camera. Submit now at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeatureListen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature
ABOUT THE EPISODEScott Polender of Turning Point Education joins our COA Roundtable to reflect on the life, work, and ministry of Charlie Kirk.Timestamps00:48 – Intro04:29 – How Did Scott End Up at Turning Point?10:50 – What is the ministry of Turning Point USA?20:56 – Dr. Wellum and Trent Hunter on Charlie Kirk29:08 – Reflections on Charlie Kirk41:32 – Charlie's Model of Evangelism and Source of Conviction51:19 – Applying Theology to the Political Realm57:00 – Was Charlie Kirk a ‘Provocateur'?1:04:55 – Preaching a Sermon including Charlie Kirk1:15:00 – How Does God and The Problem of Evil Help Us Think Through this Time?1:20:00 – Final Thoughts from Scott1:25:30 – 1 Peter 5:6 and Prayer1:28:54 – Resources to Click“We Can't Replace Charlie Kirk, But We Can Honor His Legacy: Five Ways to Amplify Truth, Freedom and the American Way” – Colin Smothers & David SchrockMan Rampant with Charlie Kirk – Canon PressTurning Point USATurning Point FaithTurning Point EducationTheme of the Month: Get to Work: Grasping the Doctrine of VocationGive to Support the Work
Warning: This episode contains strong language.In President Trump's second term, Laura Loomer has emerged as the most influential outside adviser, telling the president whom to fire and shaping major policy decisions.Ken Bensinger, who covers media and politics, explains how a social media provocateur became Mr. Trump's favorite blunt instrument.Guest: Ken Bensinger, a New York Times reporter covering media and politics.Background reading: Ms. Loomer is Mr. Trump's blunt instrument.Her role in firings at the National Security Council showed a rising sway of fringe figures on the president.For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Photo: Greg Kahn for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
In this episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the real story of Elbridge Gerry. Gerry was a Revolutionary patriot, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Vice President of the United States, and his name has become forever tied to the controversial practice of gerrymandering. From his pivotal role in the fight for independence and his stand for a Bill of Rights, to the political pressures that led him to sign a bill he privately opposed, Gerry's life reveals the brilliance, courage, and human flaws of America's Founding Fathers. Discover the man behind the myth, and why his legacy is far more than a political cartoon. Episode Highlights How Elbridge Gerry rose from a wealthy merchant's son in Massachusetts to a key figure in the American Revolution and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Why Gerry refused to sign the Constitution, and how his principled stance helped pave the way for the Bill of Rights. The origin of “gerrymandering,” and how political loyalty led even an extraordinary Founder to a moment of human weakness.
Why did a Sequoia partner in faraway Silicon Valley feel the need to troll the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor? Bradley breaks down the power dynamics at play in Sean Maguire's inflammatory remarks about Zohran Mamdani: a high-performing VC chasing attention, a prestigious firm caught in the crossfire, and the challenge of balancing individual expression with institutional risk. Maguire's move wasn't a misstep, says Bradley, it was a calculated play for relevance in a niche echo chamber. Also in this episode: The UK's plan to lower the voting age to 16 offers a blueprint for U.S. reform, a rumination on the Jekyll and Hyde nature of the human species, and why Bradley lost his lifelong aversion to Billy Joel.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Be sure to watch Bradley's new TED Talk on Mobile Voting at https://go.ted.com/bradleytusk.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube.
Pete's fluent in French! Who knew? Did Pete even know until this recording?The boys discover a definitive list of the world's hardest languages and a listener wonders if it's possible to receive a racist spatula. Plus, why pilots on YouTube are kinda soothing and Luke tells Pete once and for all: stop buying me lattes I don't drink.Email us at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on X, Threads or Instagram if character-restricted messaging takes your fancy.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.