Podcasts about Recreation

Years of industrial pollution, sewage drainage, and neglect made the Mill Creek dangerous to use.

A big chunk of the self-help and wellness industry runs on some core messages: you are not good enough and you need to be fixed, improved, and optimized. We disagree and hope this element of recreation (and re-creation) helps you brush off some of those false messages and return to what is already good and resilient in you.  This is also one of the three months per year (April, August, and December), where we tap more into our rest and activity cycles by doing less and nourishing more. With that in mind, we'll play some encore episodes that will help you tap into play, rest, and nourish. We'll be back September 1 with new episodes!   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).    Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app:  Spotify | Apple | YouTube   Full transcript here   Sources and Notes for our Element of Confidence: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The psychology of optimal experience. Harper & Row. Eberle, S. (2014). The elements of play: Toward a philosophy and definition of play. Access here. Farley, A., Kennedy-Behr, A., & Brown, T. (2021). An investigation into the relationship between playfulness and well-being in Australian adults: An exploratory study. Access here. Halpin, M., et al. (2025). When Help Is Harm: Health, Lookism and Self-Improvement in the Manosphere. Access here. Lackey, N. Q., et al. (2021). Mental health benefits of nature-based recreation: a systematic review.  Access here. Smith, B. S. (2001) The ambiguity of play. Harvard University Press. Authenticity series: Unmasking Your True Self: Exploring Authenticity and Awe [ep. 216] Embrace Your True Self: Accepted, Connected, & In The Game [ep. 217] The Road Most Travelled: Awakening Through Suffering [ep. 218]  Follow Your Bliss: Awakening to Joy [ep. 219] The Still Small Voice: Awakening with Soulfulness [ep. 220] Align with Nature and Your & Your Rhythms (ultradian, circadian, & infradian) [ep. 139] More on inspiration and goal-setting: Inspiration: The Engine of Joy" ... gives some great basics for this element of inspiration) [ep. 10] Resolution #1: You Don't Need to Be Fixed [ep. 40] The Myths of Change [ep. 41] Five Principles for Inspired Change (or something that looks remarkably like it) [ep. 42] Harmonious vs. Obsessive Passions [ep. 43]  About turning your passions into work: When Your Life Passions Become Obsessions [ep. 208]   Common Questions: Q: Why does rest and play feel so hard to justify when there's always more to do? A: Because we've been sold the message that rest is laziness and optimization is a moral win. This episode names that cultural conditioning directly, explains the biological necessity of rest and activity cycles, and reframes play as a genuine act of wellness and even resistance.   Q: What does play actually look like for adults and why does it matter for mental health? A: This episode introduces phantasmagoria, flow, and self-forgetfulness as frameworks for understanding why play is not optional. Play helps dissolves self-monitoring, reduces stress, builds resilience and empathy, and reconnects us to intrinsic motivation. One practical strategy is to play for just two minutes per day, no devices, doing something that was fun when you were a kid.   Key moments: [00:00] Welcome to the Element of Recreation — and the shift to "re-creation," with the hyphen intentional [00:30] Joy Lab's ease-phase rhythm: August, December, April — doing less, nourishing more, honoring cycles of rest and activity [01:30] Henry: we treat bodies and minds like machines that should run at peak capacity all the time [02:00] Nature runs on rhythms — seasons, tides, circadian cycles, hormone cycles — and so do we [03:30] We were taught that resting is laziness, that not optimizing is wasting time — and it's exhausting and eventually counterproductive [04:00] When we honor natural rhythms and take real breaks, energy and creativity return [05:00] Re-creation as coming back to our foundation — no additional fixes needed; goodness is already here [05:30] The wellness industry's relentless optimization is built on a "tiny blueprint" — a marketable version of you designed to sell products. It only works if you believe you're a product, not a person [07:00] Henry: the trillion-dollar self-help industry thrives on one message — you are not good enough [07:30] The impossible standard: lose weight but have you optimized your BMI? Improve habits but have you perfected your sleep routine? [08:00] Rooted in shame and self-rejection — the core message being "you're not okay as you are"  [09:30] Roger Abrahams: we've turned building a self into a kind of religion — self-possession, self-fashioning, self-expression as sacred moral acts [11:00] Henry: authentic self-creation vs. creating a self for external approval — the difference that matters [12:00] For marginalized communities, the pull to conform is especially strong — stepping back from optimization as an act of resistance [13:30] Aimee introduces phantasmagoria — a concept from play researcher Dr. Brian Sutton-Smith [14:00] How kids play in wild, imaginative, sometimes dark ways — and why it's usually normal, not a red flag [17:30] Why kids do this: to deconstruct reality, work through feelings, explore what's unfair or scary in a complex world [18:00] Sutton-Smith and Derrida: if the world is a text, play is our response — we are both audience and co-author [18:30] Phantasmagoria as processing strategy: supports psychological resilience, empathy, curiosity, critical thinking [19:30] Dr. Fred Donaldson: "Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn." [20:00] Adults do the same — we've licensed phantasmagoria into tiny socially acceptable pockets: Halloween, Burning Man, horror movies, fandom [20:30] When play is so rare, those pockets can get extreme — we need to bring play back into daily life in healthy amounts [21:00] Carl Jung: "The small child is still around and possesses a creative life which I lack, but how can I make my way to it?" [22:00] Play ideas: gardening, LARPing, woodworking, art, acting, board games, writing, cooking, music, sports with less attachment to winning [22:30] Starting question: what's one way of playing from your childhood that if you tried for two minutes today would offer some recreation? [23:30] Henry on what happens when we become adults: we lose permission to play without purpose or imagine without constraints [24:00] The playful mind is resourceful — in play, we access parts of the brain that don't activate during striving or self-judgment — not a waste of time; accessing our deepest capacities  [26:00] Re-creation is mostly social — not solitary self-optimization but self-forgetfulness and connecting [26:30] Self-forgetfulness (Ep. 270): looking up from negative preoccupation with self, going beyond ourselves [ADD LINK] [27:00] Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's flow: loss of self-consciousness, forgetfulness of other realities — the adult version of play [27:30] Playfulness research on adults: higher purpose in life, positive relations, resilience, more positive emotions — even when adults are forced to play [28:30] The practice: two minutes per day, no devices, authoring your own experience [29:00] Then make it a little more social: invite a friend, shoot baskets in a public park, join a club [31:30] Henry: what happens when you're truly at play — you stop thinking about yourself; the inner critic quiets, anxiety settles, you're just present   [35:00] Check in after playing: how do you feel emotionally, cognitively, physically? Identify what nourishes you [35:30] This month: replay of key past episodes; Joy Lab Program members get weekly short visualization and meditation experiments [36:00] Closing wisdom from Carl Jung: "The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect, but by the play instinct..."    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Facebook YouTube   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. 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RecLess - ReRelease of Season 3 Ep 1 - Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation, Burleson, TX; speaks to her philospohy and systems for building culture, promoting and developing leaders from within, and hiring and promoting, while juggling maternity leave. She also speaks to her experience working in agencies of varying sizes and needs, and her experience as a Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) Review Team member. Click here to learn more about CAPRA - https://www.nrpa.org/certification/accreditation/CAPRA/Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

Recreation group getting close to phase one of its Mercer Bike Loop Trail, Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor's race, Saluting Heroes Balloon Rally planned at the Hodag Festival grounds

Fundraising underway for trails at Fahnestock Sam Lee is head of the Putnam Westchester Mountain Biking Association, but he thinks that one county is getting the short end of the spoke. Westchester has sprawling mountain bike trail networks at the Blue Mountain Reservation, Sprain Ridge Park and Graham Hills Park, to name a few, plus bike shops and a mountain bike culture that has thrived for decades. Putnam has scattered trails for those in the know. Most casual bikers must settle for the pedestrian and horse paths at Fahnestock State Park. Lee, who lives in Putnam Valley and works in pharmaceuticals, is enthusiastic about changing that. Why else would he venture to Canopus Lake on a 100-degree morning with a weed whacker? "This is a perfect spot," he said while standing on the slopes between Route 301 and a parking lot, where 2 miles of abandoned access roads are being converted into a tight tangle of bike trails. The parking lot, a drag to hikers seeking to escape pavement, will give bikers a place to tailgate and unwind after a ride, as well as take advantage of the changing rooms for the Canopus Lake beach. Until now, Lee and a handful of volunteers have done the work. But now he's getting professionals involved. Walking the slopes, Lee points out lines of small orange flags placed by biologists from the New York Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, marking sections where the trails can't go — a remnant of an environmental review that was part of the project approval. With the blessings of the state Parks Department, the Putnam Westchester Mountain Biking Association recently launched a "Funstock" fund at bit.ly/CanopusMTB to raise $45,000 to hire a trail-building crew. And this is not just any crew: Lee plans to bring professional mountain bike racer David Kahn from North Carolina with his Pisgah Trail Co. Khan grew up in Putnam Valley in a biking family (his father owns several Westchester bike shops), so he jumped at the chance to build the trails he wished he'd had as a kid. The association has raised about $23,000, which is enough for a down payment. The hope is that the trail can be open by year's end. Lee and other volunteers have gotten the trails into shape for testing, but they are not sturdy enough to withstand erosion or heavy use. Lee rode a bit in college, but only got serious while rehabbing a knee injury that sidelined him from playing basketball. He passed the time watching videos of riders in the Scottish Highlands and the landscape reminded him of the Hudson Highlands. However, he quickly discovered "riding" in Putnam referred mostly to ATVs and dirt bikes. Lee has been working with state parks and other riders to prepare and legalize unofficial trail networks. He imagines hot summer days when parents teach their children to ride at Fahnestock, then cool off in the lake. This part of the park is underutilized. Most of the year, the parking lot is closed. It's open only in the summer for lake access and, if there's enough snow, for a few weeks of snowshoe and cross-country skiing. With bike trails, the lot could remain open year-round. Lee envisions events and races, with music and food trucks. Until then, he's coming when he can to cut back undergrowth. "I'm looking for areas to keep it rolling, so you're not constantly pedaling uphill or braking," he says. "You don't want to tire yourself out, because these trails don't have a lot of mileage. You want to focus on doing less and improving each time."

Send us a text and chime in!The Pocket Fire has been 100% contained as of this morning, and the closure area for the fire has been significantly reduced, beginning tomorrow (July 31) at 6 a.m. Certain areas, recreation sites, and trails that continue to be closed for public safety include: Banjo Bill Picnic Site Bear Sign Trail #59 Bootlegger Picnic Site Call of the Canyon David Miller Trail #164 Dry Creek Trail #52 Encinoso Picnic Site Grasshopper Point Picnic Site Halfway Picnic Site HS Canyon Trail #50 Manzanita Campground Oak Creek, beginning where the West Fork drainage meets the creek, then south to where it exits...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/pocket-fire-containment-allows-more-recreation-areas-to-reopen/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

We're heading to Durango, CO, this week to explore the town and surrounding Four Corners region with broker Woody Beardsley.  Woody guides us through the area as we explore the unique mix of mountain and desert landscapes, rich history, outdoor recreation, and ranching traditions that make this area of Colorado one of the most exciting places to explore out West. Topics[0:00] Welcome to Durango, CO with Woody Beardsley[3:02] Getting to know Durango, CO[7:50] What Makes Durango Unique?[11:28] Recreation in Durango, CO[14:14] Ranching in Durango, CO[18:09] Mirr properties in Durango, CO[22:17] Durango's Hidden Gems[25:28] See You in Durango!Special thanks to Visit Durango, Nick Korgos, Scott Smith, Dave Sugnet, James Flint, and Rhyler Overend for photo/video permissions in this video.LinksVisit DurangoRemmow RanchBeracah RanchNeed professional help finding, buying or selling a legacy ranch, contact us: Mirr Ranch Group901 Acoma StreetDenver, CO 80204Phone: (303) 623-4545https://www.MirrRanchGroup.com/

Host: Morgan Rossway Guest: Hannah Pittman Air date: Jul 30, 2026

We've all seen it. Just a few pieces of litter can instantly change a visitor's perception of your park. And then that initial litter inevitably leads to more litter.  Litter is a big problem, and it isn't just a tarnish on your park assets. It is dangerous to the community and environment. It can also keep people away from your parks. While you may not be able to completely control litter in your parks, there are some strategies you can employ to reduce it or address it quickly. In this Episode of the Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast, learn the effects of litter in parks, the dangers of it, and what your agency can do to protect its properties.  __________________________________________________________________________ The Productive Parks 5-Minute Podcast is for busy professionals working to change the game in Parks and Recreation. If you liked this episode, please check out more of our park and recreation maintenance podcasts or view some articles on our blog (https://productiveparks.com/blog). What's Next? SHOW SOME LOVE– Like the Episode and Subscribe to the Podcast! SEE A QUICK VIDEO of Productive Parks in Action - https://productiveparks.com/features/overview LEARN MORE and Schedule a Demo of Productive Parks Maintenance Management Software- https://productiveparks.com/demo

Send us Fan MailParks maintenance sits at a weird crossroads in city government: it's part infrastructure, part hospitality, and part community identity. So where should it live on the org chart, under Public Works or inside a standalone Parks and Recreation department? We wrestle with that question in a practical, no-theory way, because the choice changes budgets, staffing, equipment decisions, and the level of service residents feel every time they book a shelter, show up for a tournament, or walk a trail.I'm joined by Greg Hoig, our Parks and Building Maintenance Manager at the City of Brooklyn Park, who brings decades of experience across small cities and a growing metro community. We talk through what breaks when leaders don't communicate, why parks has a different rhythm than “make normal happen” public works, and how “who owns the revenue” versus “who owns the expense” can distort budget conversations. We also dig into the upside of keeping parks maintenance under the public works umbrella: equipment sharing, smarter purchasing, fewer petty boundary fights, and more consistent policies for maintenance crews.Then we shift into leadership and emergency management. Greg reflects on serving as interim Public Works Director for months without backfilling his core role, navigating major city priorities like PFOS planning and large capital work, and supporting real incidents that demand fast, coordinated logistics across departments.Subscribe for more public works leadership conversations, share the episode with a colleague, and leave a review. What structure does your city use for parks maintenance, and why?

Women's Cycling & Homeward Pikes Peak What do cycling and community change have in common? According to Beth Roalstad, they both bring people together, build trust, and create opportunities to change lives.My longtime friend Beth Roalstad, CEO of Homeward Pikes Peak, talks about two of her greatest passions: cycling and building stronger communities. We discuss how Beth discovered cycling, what she's learned from more than 20 years of cycling and building community in Colorado Springs, and why she launched the Wednesday Women's Ride at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort. She shares why women-only rides create such a special sense of encouragement, friendship, and belonging for riders of all experience levels.As a longtime social worker, Beth also offers a thoughtful perspective on homelessness in Colorado Springs. She explains how seeing the person first—not just the circumstance—can help create real change. We talk about practical, compassionate ways cyclists and trail users can respond when encountering someone experiencing homelessness, and how to connect people with trained outreach professionals instead of simply moving on.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuest: Beth Roalstad, CEO Homeward Pikes Peak & Leader Wednesday Women's Ride. In this episode:Beth's cycling journey and becoming a community bike leaderWhy cycling builds friendships that last a lifetimeThe Buffalo Lodge Wednesday Women's Ride (6:00 p.m. through September)Creating welcoming spaces for women on bikesSeeing the person first when addressing homelessnessPractical tips for trail users encountering someone in needThe work of Homeward Pikes Peak and its Street Outreach TeamOrganizations working together to support our communityFavorite local rides, including Garden of the Gods and Cherry Creek TrailIdeas for improving cycling infrastructure throughout Colorado SpringsOrganizations & Resources MentionedBuffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortHomeward Pikes PeakHomeward Pikes Peak Street OutreachCOS Outreach (Give Help / Get Help reporting tool)The Place (Youth Services)HelpCOSColorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural ServicesColorado Springs Police Department Homeless Outreach TeamColorado Springs Fire DepartmentThe Salvation Army Family ShelterSprings Rescue MissionFollow Pedal The Springs for more stories from the people, places, and events that make Colorado Springs one of America's great cycling communities.Pedal the Springs is presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at bicycleresort.com for more information.Episodes are produced by Studio 809 Podcasts, and recorded in the community podcast studio at The Next Us.Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at studio809podcasts.com

The Problem: Gateway to Recreation (Recorded on July 27, 2026.)

In this special episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy, Eli and Jacob discuss their favorite things about the feared bounty hunter, Boba Fett.Among their discussion:– Boba Fett's origins (both Holiday Special and San Anselmo County Fair)– Boba Fett and pre-marital sex (no, seriously).– Who is Jodo Kast? – Patton Oswalt on Parks & Recreation and The Book of Boba Fett.– The legacy of Jango and how it impacts his cloned son.– Temuera Morrison's star power.– Why Han Solo is such a perfect foil to Fett. – Jon Favreau, Robert Rodriguez, and the characterization of Boba Fett.The next episode of Star Wars: In a Galaxy will release on August 21, 2026.Listen to Davor's episode on the Mandalorian diaspora (referenced in episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-xiii-mandalore-and-me/id1525926729?i=1000505484874&l=es-MXFollow us on BlueSky and Threads: @inagalaxypod.bsky.social/@inagalaxypodFollow our spinoff trivia show on BlueSky: @inagalaxytrivia.bsky.socialFollow Eli everywhere: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/_ochifan327⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple and Spotify! It really helps!You can email us at swinagalaxy@gmail.com

RecLess 6 Ep 13 Naomi Sosnowski - CPRP, Town of Amherst Youth & Rec Program Supervisor, Buffalo, NY - is a multiple award winner including a recent 2026 Young Professional Externship recipient, the reigning Vice President of the New York State Park and Recreation Society, and podcaster. She speaks to her excitement about new opportunities because of her recent awards, balancing her career life and ambitions with her home life, and her work in the New York parks and rec world. Click to learn more - Rec Technologies - https://www.rec.us/Click to learn more: https://aapra.org/About-AAPRA/News-Announcements/aapra-announces-2026-young-professional-externship-program-recipientsClick to listen - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nysrps-past-present-future-series-ep-1-getting-to-know/id1896562668?i=1000767212240Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

June Diane Raphael joins Kevin Fallon on Obsessed to discuss starring as Eva Woods in Elle, the Legally Blonde prequel, and why she intentionally went blonde to change the trajectory of her Hollywood career. She opens up about working alongside Lexi Minetree, honoring the legacy of James Van Der Beek in his final on-screen performance, unforgettable memories with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin on Grace and Frankie, her iconic roles in Parks and Recreation and Happy Endings, and the lasting impact of Legally Blonde. If you love celebrity interviews, TV, movies, comedy, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram ⁠⁠@kpfallon⁠⁠ Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram ⁠⁠@mattjwilstein⁠⁠ Follow Obsessed on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beastobsessed⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lonoke MBC to hold 'Stuff the Bus' event for school needs this Saturday; Morrilton Depot Museum gets new roof, innovative steel product that resembles original clay; Atkins 4-year-old found near interstate; teens injured in overnight truck accident at Atkins; crash reported at Oppelo; TOLM promotes Windham; Atkins School Board sets prices for athletic admission; AAA to meet, consider proposals; we visit with Jan Cummings of the Morrilton Parks and Recreation department.

Deer Creek High School Principal Justin Kelly talks about the new high school's grand opening for students and their families July 29, Cathy Van Dyke, the co-chair of Grow The Flow's Greater Park City chapter, talks about the new local group advocating on behalf of the Great Salt Lake, and Wasatch County Parks and Recreation marketing coordinator Jen Bowman previews the annual Fair Days runs from July 27 to Aug. 31.

Internationally acclaimed master intuitive energy healing facilitator Cathleen Miller shares expert insights and tips for more inspiration for your own conscious business + wellness Intuitive Lifestyle Success.July 2026 podcast theme explores Re-Creating Atlantis and why your core vibration matters to be able to positively influence your own future as well as planet earth at this time. Tips to support personal development no matter where you are at this time. You are the light you are waiting for.....*Always seek medical approval before making any health or lifestyle changes. This podcast is in no way a substitute or advisement for medical or licensed care of any kind.  Content from this podcast is trademarked no portion may be used or reproduced without prior written consent from Cathleen Miller.Want a virtual session with me? Visit https://www.intuitivelifestylesuccess.com/ for more resources, online programs, wellness retreats and virtual sessions available internationally. All content copyrighted Cathleen Miller HolisticMediumTM Intuitive Lifestyle SuccessTM 2026

For episode 104, the crew of DblDubz, Tuff, and Filtrophobe rallies aboard the SS Sparks & Recreation to break down the bounty of treasures introduced with the retail release of Level 20 AND what this means for the game's original five classes. With the wind at their backs, the crew then docks at Thandar's rowdiest bar to take a gander at the Tavern Brawl teams assembled there to compete for glory and riches!Finally, they chart a course through the community round-up before closing things out with some taps and scraps. Thanks for listening! WWYD: 5:34Level 20 Chats: 20:10Tavern Brawl Team Comps reveal: 1:22:22Community Round-up: 2:04:02Taps, Scraps, and Good-byes: 2:14:35Hero Realms is a fantasy-themed expandable deckbuilding game from Wise Wizard Games.Hosts: Chris "DblDubz" Walberg, Cooper "Filtrophobe" Fitzpatrick, John "Tuff" LabellaProducer: Chris WalbergHero Helper: https://hero-helper.com/Realms Rising: https://www.realmsrising.comYou can find the WWYD screenshots for this episode here: https://www.realmsrising.com/podcast/sparks-and-recreation-96-bugs-balance-and-breakthroughsPatreon: https://patreon.com/sparksandrecHyperGeometric Calculator: https://aetherhub.com/Apps/HyperGeometricCommunity Tournaments & Events Primer (+ signup links): https://www.realmsrising.com/community-events/Realms Rising Discord: https://discord.gg/8pTxKqzFDcContact S&R: contact@sparks-and-recreation.comSupport Sparks & Rec: https://hero-helper.com/support-usSparks & Recreation Website: https://www.realmsrising.com/sparks-and-recreation/Thank you so much to Level 12 Hero Sarah T., Warden Slayer, as well as Level 7 Hero Nudeltulpe!Specific songs used in this episode were:Intro/Outro Music: "Uplifting Orchestra Pack" by GoodBunny. (Under the Music Standard License)Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Marlie Smith of Parks and Recreation to discuss not only the various updates to locations and programming but also the kinds of things to keep in mind that the department would like to offer as well as why partnerships in the community are so important.   Credits: Director: Martin Stith Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese Graphics: Debbie Wrenn Promotions and Media: Joanna Heims, and Michael Senter   Music: Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl   Guest: Marlie Smith, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation   Recorded in-house by Communications and Media   Chesterfield.gov/podcast     Follow us on social media! On Facebook, like our page: Chesterfield Behind the Mic. On Twitter, you can find us at @ChesterfieldVa and on Instagram it's @ChesterfieldVirginia. And you can also watch the podcast on WCCT TV Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. as well as on weekends at noon on Comcast Channel 98 and Verizon Channel 28.

Park and Recreation Month is one of our favorite times of year here at NRPA, and as we celebrate, we wanted to give one of our favorite episodes another spin. This episode originally aired as Episode 176, and it captures exactly what this month is all about: a collection of powerful stories showing how parks and recreation strengthens communities and changes lives. We're revisiting our conversations with: Shannon Barrett, CPRP, recreation coordinator for City of Kerman (California) Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and participants from the Walk With Ease program, who share how a simple walking initiative has built a tight-knit, supportive community. Danielle Bachelder, CPRP, senior parks manager for Broward County (Florida) Parks and Recreation, and a young participant in the Pony Tales program, who discuss how a literacy-based initiative that invites children to read to horses is making an impact on children, families and the horses alike. You'll also hear: How a program can start small and grow into a lasting, self-sustaining community Why the person leading a program can make or break the participant experience What "progress, not perfection" looks like for both program participants and the staff who lead them Why the simplest programs (the ones built on nothing more than walking, reading or just showing up) are often the most powerful One More Reason to Celebrate Speaking of Park and Recreation Month, don't forget there's still time to enter the Park and Recreation Month Sweepstakes for a chance to win: A complimentary full-package registration to the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia Three nights of lodging at a hotel in the official NRPA housing block A $500 gift card to help cover travel expenses Entries close Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT Want another shot at a free registration? Listen to a new episode of Guardians of Greenspaces and submit your feedback for an additional chance to win. Have feedback about this episode or Open Space Radio overall? Share it with us! If you enjoyed this episode or learned something that might help you make a positive impact in your community, please consider donating to NRPA to support not only our storytelling efforts but also our mission to advance parks, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all at nrpa.org/donate.   This season of Open Space Radio is sponsored by BCI Burke. July is Park and Recreation Month, a celebration of the people and places that help communities thrive. At BCI Burke, they're proud to support park and recreation professionals as they create welcoming outdoor spaces that inspire connection, movement and belonging. Learn more at bciburke.com.  

Do you love to watch birds? Are you occasionally surprised on a morning walk by the flutter and fury of birds emerging from a nearby tree or grassland? Justin Proctor, coordinator of the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative of the Smithsonian Institute's Virginia Working Landscapes' program, shares his insights, expertise, and passion for his work with Jeff, Mary, and Eric. Justin also emphasized that more than 60 bird species depend on Virginia grassland for their habitat and survival.  Virginia is unique as a migratory fly zone where many migrating birds will briefly stop in fields to rest and refuel before continuing a northward migration in the spring and southward migration in the fall. Therefore, knowing nesting times, habitat protection strategies, and migration patterns are critical to help these species to flourish.If this episode encouraged you to enhance the habitat for grassland birds on your farmland, the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative has plenty of practical factsheets, educational workshops, incentive programs, and partners to assist you. For those interested in hosting a conservation-minded speed-dating workshop, please refer to this event planning guide and checklist. Tune in, like, and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts or 4thesoil.org/podcastAs always, we encourage you to cooperate with other farmers, graziers, and gardeners for peer-to-peer learning. We can all be 4 The Soil, for the future! Here is how with four principles: 1) Keep the soil covered -- Cover crops are our friends;2) Minimize soil disturbance -- Be gentle, take it easy;3) Maximize living roots year-round -- Keep roots growing; and4) Energize with diversity -- Thrive with diversity.If you are interested in art and framing the 4 The Soil posters for your office or home, the 16” by 20” posters are available for purchase and printing as single posters or a set of five posters. Additionally, 4 The Soil gear and swag is available for purchase at https://4-the-soil.printify.me/If you have questions about soil and water conservation practices, or soil health principles, call or visit a USDA Service Center, a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.  4 the Soil: A Conversation is made possible with funding support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and The Agua Fund. Other partners include the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Virginia Cooperative Extension; Virginia State University; Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and partners of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition.Disclaimer: Views expressed on this podcast are those of each individual guest.To download a copy of this, or any other show, visit the website 4thesoil.org. Music used during today's program is courtesy of the Flip Charts. All rights reserved. 4 the Soil: A Conversation is produced by On the Farm Radio in collaboration with Virginia Tech. The host and co-hosts are Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he and the U.S. president have agreed to intensify trade talks after Donald Trump threatened new tariffs — in possible violation of the free trade agreement. Carney spoke to premiers about what to do next… and cracks may be showing in Team Canada.And: The first group of beluga whales from Ontario's Marineland theme park have begun their journey to their new homes in the U.S. and Spain.Also: This year, summer isn't just sun and fun… it's also brought with it a sharp spike in outdoor recreation fatalities. Find out what the most dangerous activities are, and what experts say you can do to stay safe.Plus: Canadians caught in Mexico real estate scams, Canada becomes an observer of an international program to develop the next generation of fighter jet, and more.

Domonique Foxworth is joined by TV writer & producer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn 99) to break down MLB's ongoing battle with the MLBPA and how it compares to labor battles outside of baseball. They discuss labor unions through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Schur's experience with WGA negotiations and explain why a salary cap would be a bad thing for MLB.   0:00 Intro 1:00 MLB's CBA negotiations 4:32 MLB's push for a salary cap 16:40 Private equity's negative impact 23:09 Art vs. commerce in sports 33:23 The Dodgers' role 36:01 MLB owners prefer socialism when it's convenient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth is joined by TV writer & producer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn 99) to break down MLB's ongoing battle with the MLBPA and how it compares to labor battles outside of baseball. They discuss labor unions through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Schur's experience with WGA negotiations and explain why a salary cap would be a bad thing for MLB.   0:00 Intro 1:00 MLB's CBA negotiations 4:32 MLB's push for a salary cap 16:40 Private equity's negative impact 23:09 Art vs. commerce in sports 33:23 The Dodgers' role 36:01 MLB owners prefer socialism when it's convenient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth is joined by TV writer & producer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn 99) to break down MLB's ongoing battle with the MLBPA and how it compares to labor battles outside of baseball. They discuss labor unions through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Schur's experience with WGA negotiations and explain why a salary cap would be a bad thing for MLB.   0:00 Intro 1:00 MLB's CBA negotiations 4:32 MLB's push for a salary cap 16:40 Private equity's negative impact 23:09 Art vs. commerce in sports 33:23 The Dodgers' role 36:01 MLB owners prefer socialism when it's convenient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the one-hundred-and-ninety-seventh episode, we look at The Courtier's Reply, starting with Trump disagreeing with judges and both Trump and Ben Shapiro trying and failing to dunk on AOC.In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Boris defending Brexit, Farage ignoring the need to defend his £5 million bung, and Robert Jenrick claiming there's nothing to see here.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Edison the Man, Parks & Recreation, and Roger Ebert's review of Deuce Bigelow: European Gigolo.Jim and Mark go head-to-head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes was made up by Jim.Then we talk about Schrödinger's Senator, Mitch McConnell.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft197One of our favourite young listeners, Scarlett Garrett (One Eyed Nick's daughter), has signed up to travel to Cambodia in 2028 to do volunteer work helping local communities and has just started her fundraising for her trip. If you'd like to chip in, her GoFund me is here: https://gofund.me/fb032b741You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpAnd you can buy our T-shirts here: https://fallacioustrump.com/teeSubscribe to Fallacious Trump to make sure you never miss a logical fallacy. Rather than just mindless anti-Trump rhetoric, we apply skepticism and critical thinking to our Donald Trump analysis by exploring his liberal use of logical fallacies and cognitive biases, along with a bit of humor and news about US politics. (But there is also some of that much needed anti-Trump rhetoric.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk with Montgomery County Department of Recreation Director Gabe Albornoz about summer fun offerings from Montgomery County Recreation including what's new at recreation centers and aquatic centers. He also shares why he returned to lead the recreation department.Then the energy shifts to a look back to the Juneteenth Celebration at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, Maryland. We spoke with a bassist that performed on the main stage, as well as, residents who shared what they like about the celebration and the importance of Juneteenth. Transcript

Greg Marchildon speaks with Dimitry Anastakis about his book Re-Creation, Fragmentation and Resilience: A Brief History of Canada since 1945 This book is an engaging survey of post-Second World War Canada, exploring ten themes key to the Canadian experience since 1945. An accessible narrative brings together recent scholarship to show how Canadians first re-created the nation following the Second World War, then experienced the fragmentation of the Canada that had emerged, and ultimately remained committed to Canada as a nation-state and community. DIMIRTY ANASTAKIS is Professor and L.R. Wilson/R.J. Currie Chair in Canadian Business History at the University of Toronto in the Department of History and the Rotman School of Management, where he teaches about business, the state and politics, globalization, and automobility. He has published twelve books and edited collections, including five books on aspects of the Canadian auto industry in North America including Dream Car: Malcolm Bricklin's Fantastic SV1 and the End of Industrial Modernity. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.

RecLess 6 Ep 12 - Rich DePalma - Executive Director of the Texas Recreation and Park Society - We are excited to be a part of the announcement highlighting his new professional role on RecLess! He speaks about his start as a parks and rec kid to a supporter that has worked with his local parks professionals to enrich his communities and his transition into the role of the executive director in a state network. He offers advice for working with advisory boards, elected officials, policy positions, budget trends, and staying true to his inner beliefs as a professional, while not taking public criticism personally.Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

The guys are getting closer to giving an RvB season a perfect 10! Just missed getting one! We have Relocated, then the trailer and finally season 7 Recreation! This season had it all and Red Vs Blue continues to get better with each season!

Hopefully the smoke clears in time for those attending this weekend's MN Yacht Club Festival at Harriet Island Park - Andy Rodriguez with the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation joins Tom Hauser to preview the food, the music, and the fun that will be had!

This is Heather Hansman's third appearance on the podcast, and if you've been listening for a while, you know how much her work has shaped my own understanding of the West. Heather is an award-winning journalist and the author of "Downriver" and "Powder Days"—two books I reference constantly—and she's back today to talk about her brand-new book, Fierce Country: The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America's Love for the Wild, which hits shelves the same day this episode is released. "Fierce Country" tells the stories of three women who were pivotal in shaping how we think about recreation and conservation today, yet whose stories have largely gone untold: Georgie White, one of the first Grand Canyon river guides; Anne LaBastille, an off-the-grid Adirondack guide and pioneering climate scientist; and Dolores LaChapelle, a legendary powder skier and environmental philosopher whose ideas helped launch the deep ecology movement. These are three complicated, larger-than-life characters, and Heather weaves their wild adventures together with her own personal story in a way that makes the book resonate no matter who you are. As always with Heather's work, it introduced me to ideas I didn't even know I needed to be thinking about. Heather and I talked about how she chose these three women and why their stories were left out of the history most of us learned, and we dug into some of the big ideas woven throughout the book—the heroine's journey versus the hero's journey, the superwoman myth, and the surprising research on men and women in outdoor sports. We discussed the double standards that outdoorswomen face, especially as parents, and the culture of harassment that unfortunately still exists in the outdoor world. We also chatted about Heather's recent investigative reporting on bots gaming the recreation.gov permit system, the importance of journalism and speaking truth to power, and how five years of living with these women's stories has changed the way Heather moves through the world. I loved this conversation, and I can't recommend "Fierce Country" highly enough—the book is out today, so be sure to click through to the episode notes and grab a copy. --- Heather Hansman Fierce Country: The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America's Love for the Wild Heather's First and Second M&P episodes Full episode notes and links: mountainandprairie.com/heather-hansman-3 --- THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Mountain & Prairie is listener supported via Patreon, and brought to you with support from the Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust, MIRASOL: Looking at the Sun, Patagonia Books, the Rye Resurgence Project for their generous sponsorship. --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 0:00 - Introducing Heather Hansman (again) and highlighting Patagonia books 7:00 - Book number three 8:08 - Overview of Fierce Country 12:05 - Why these women 16:22 - Georgie and Anne on the wild 19:31 - Anne vs. Thoreau 23:08 - Constraint drives creativity 26:12 - Driven by hardships 28:58 - The heroine's journey 30:45 - Female and male differences 35:40- To scold or not to scold 41:41 - Pitching the book 44:08 - Outward Bound 46:56 - Recreation.gov 50:07 - Slowing down 56:48 - Bad feminism 1:04:50 - What's next for Heather --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Do you dread small talk, or are you the person who can strike up a conversation with a total stranger in the checkout line? Either way, this episode is for you. Small talk gets dismissed as fluff — empty chatter about the weather before the “real” conversation starts — but it's actually doing something important: it's the on-ramp to every deeper connection we have.Why Small Talk Isn't PointlessSmall talk is the bridge between “we've never met” and “we actually know each other.” Without it, you can't get to the meaningful stuff — you have to test the water first, find shared ground, and build from there. Jill shares a story about a coworker who thought small talk was painful until she watched Jill use it to connect people at a conference in minutes.It's a Social MuscleLike any skill, the more low-stakes small talk you practice, the more comfortable you get with conversation in general — and that skill transfers to networking, dating, and even hard family conversations. It also signals warmth and approachability, which matters more than we think in a season researchers are calling a loneliness epidemic.Where It Shows Up in Real LifeProfessional advancement often happens informally — in hallway chats and casual check-ins, not just performance reviews. In relationships, small talk is maintenance: couples who check in with “how was your day” tend to stay more connected than couples who only discuss logistics. And it turns out brief, friendly exchanges with strangers give real, measurable boosts to mood and confidence.Seven Small Steps to Get Better at ItFor anyone who feels like small talk doesn't come naturally, Jill breaks it into concrete steps: lower the bar (nice weather today is a complete success), use the FORD method (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams) when you're stuck, comment instead of question, practice in low-stakes places, set tiny specific goals, let silence be okay, and exit gracefully.Small talk isn't shallow — it's the quiet infrastructure of connection. It doesn't ask you to become someone you're not; it just asks for one small step, with one extra person, today.Jill's Linkshttp://jillfromthenorthwoods.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@startwithsmallstepshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/startwithsmallstepshttps://twitter.com/schmernEmail the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.comBy choosing to watch this video or listen to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are doing so of your own free will. The content shared here reflects personal experiences and opinions and is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. I am not a licensed therapist, life coach, or mental health professional. Any habits, strategies, or suggestions offered should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or counseling advice. Results vary — small steps look different for everyone. You are solely responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content.

In this episode, David Hall, the director of Recreation at Quinnipiac University, discusses his 30-year career in campus recreation and his keys to success and career longevity.

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Has sports card restoration reached a turning point? Jeremy Lee is joined by Leighton Sheldon to examine one of the most controversial cards the hobby has seen in years: the reconstructed T206 Honus Wagner, commonly referred to as the "FrankenWagner." The discussion explores whether this remarkable piece should be viewed as restoration, recreation, fabrication, or something entirely new. They also debate how grading companies should classify reconstructed cards, whether this card's famous story adds to its value, and what precedent it could set for the future of vintage collecting. Topics include: The reconstructed T206 Honus Wagner Restoration vs. recreation Is the "FrankenWagner" still an authentic card? The Tommy Leach background controversy CGC's "Authentic Restored" designation Could this create a dangerous precedent? Where does restoration end? Predicting the final auction price Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation asks one of the biggest philosophical questions facing today's hobby. Thank you for listening to Sports Cards Live. Please support the show: ✅ Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. ⭐ Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps more collectors discover the show.

This week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, says “Yes For Parks!” with two champions for Louisville's under-invested public parks, Brooke Pardue, Chair of the new Yes For Parks coalition and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the Parks Alliance of Louisville, and Harrison Kirby from the Community Foundation of Louisville. Learn more at https://www.forparkseducationfund.org Brooke Perry Pardue joined the Parks Alliance of Louisville in November 2017 as President/CEO after serving on the Board for five years. Under her leadership, the organization grew exponentially, investing more than $10 million in Louisville's public parks with a focus on driving equitable investment to improve health and wellbeing for everyone. She also spearheaded Parks For All, a 15-year equity-focused master plan for Louisville Parks and Recreation. In 2026, Brooke passed the reins of the Alliance to a new CEO, but continues to serve as VP of Strategic Initiatives, working with a diverse array of community partners advocating for the creation of a voter-approved Park Fund dedicated to the capital needs and ongoing maintenance of the city's treasured public park system. Harrison Kirby joined the Community Foundation as Director of Strategic Initiatives in April 2023 and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Data and Policy. At the Community Foundation, Harrison leads efforts to create community impact and engage philanthropic resources using data reports, policy advocacy, and strategic partnerships in alignment with the Foundation's vision for a Louisville that achieves racial equity and advances opportunity for all. Louisville Metro Government operates more than 120 parks and 13 community centers. They are vital public infrastructure serving people of all ages in every corner of Louisville. Yet Louisville spends significantly less on our public parks than peer cities — just $53 per resident vs. $150. The lack of investment is reflected in the 2026 Trust for Public Land ParkScore™ which ranks Louisville 95th out of the 100 most populous cities in the U.S. for the quality of our public parks. (Cincinnati is 5th and Lexington is 67th). Our Parks and Recreation Department estimates $177 million is currently needed for deferred maintenance. Despite increased investment in the last few years (mostly from now-depleted ARPA funds), we will never dig out of this hole at the current pace. Louisville voters may have the ability to create a dedicated funding source for city parks through a nonpartisan, community-driven effort to place a referendum on the ballot. If approved by voters, these protected funds would support parks serving neighborhoods citywide. This voter-approved solution will generate $18 million annually through a modest 0.0225% ad valorem adjustment — around $1 per week for the average homeowner — without new debt. These protected funds will transform parks serving people across our community. One of the Yes For Parks coalition members, the Greater Louisville Sierra Club, invites you to join them on Tuesday, July 21, at pm for their annual summer picnic at Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd. We will hear from Brooke Pardue, and Alice Bridges, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Parks Alliance of Louisville. GLSC meetings are always free and open to the public. Register at https://sierraclub.org/kentucky As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com

Artist/ Historian Kamau Ware recently visited the capital region to do research for Battle in the Margins, a special project of the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation in collaboration with his organization Black Gotham Experience, a project which commemorates the African Diaspora's impact on the American Revolution. Kamau visited the NYState Museum's new exhibition Revolutionary New York thanks to Senior Curator Aaron Noble. After this visit, Kamau speaks with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

RecLess 6 Ep 11 - Riley DeWitt-Rickards - Park Project Manager at County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation, CAA lover of animals - prehistoric and current, a 30 Under 30 winner, with experience in grant and project management, gathering community feedback, educating the community about the various directions of funding and maintenance, and highlights her journey into parks projects in a large agency. She also speaks to establishing her expertise and authority in the construction world, in a nontraditional position, and within the community as a young, female professional.Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

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As two people who love planning trips and love a good road trip, these are resources we think are great for planning a road trip! Whether it is a book to help us in the planning phase of a trip or podcasts we love while on the road, these are great resources for a good road trip!   Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): 10-Day Southwest France Trip: https://francevoyager.com/10-day-southwest-france-itinerary/ 2-Week Japan Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/unique-2-week-japan-itinerary/ Paris in August Guide: https://francevoyager.com/paris-in-august/ Louvre Consultation Room Guide: https://francevoyager.com/how-to-visit-the-louvre-consultation-room/  Journeys of a Lifetime: https://go.shopmy.us/p-66964286 Moon Travel Guide: Glacier National Park: https://go.shopmy.us/p-66965033 Moon Travel Guide: Best of Glacier, Banff, & Jasper: https://go.shopmy.us/p-66965319 Moon Travel Guide: The Open Road: https://go.shopmy.us/p-66965453 Moon Travel Guide: Great Smoky Mountain National Park: https://go.shopmy.us/p-66965622 AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/ Ultimate Journeys For Two: https://go.shopmy.us/p-66984114 Sasquatch Chronicles: https://sasquatchchronicles.com/ Crime Junkie: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/ No Such Thing As a Fish: https://www.nosuchthingasafish.com/ Amateur Traveler: https://amateurtraveler.com/ Join Us in France: https://joinusinfrance.com/ Google Maps (And Offline Maps!): https://maps.google.com/ Apple Maps: https://maps.apple.com/ Passport to Your National Parks: https://shop.americasnationalparks.org/collections/passport-books Recreation.gov   Want to support our work? You can buy us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/worldwidehoneymoon    Need help planning your trip to France? Check out my trip consulting page: https://francevoyager.com/france-travel-consulting-custom-itineraries/    Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/francevoyager/   Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

Send us Fan MailYour kid says they're bored, rejects every suggestion, and somehow you're the problem. We get it and we're offering a better path: use recreation and outdoor play to build real connection, not just kill time. We're joined by our youth activities team to talk through the small, practical choices that change everything, like stepping off the sidelines, bringing a positive attitude, and being willing to look a little silly while you learn alongside your kids.We dig into why adult participation matters so much for parent child relationships and family bonding. When you “get in the game,” kids feel seen, and the pressure drops. We talk about vulnerability as a parenting strength, how losing on purpose is not the goal but how being okay with losing can be, and why play creates a safer space for the conversations that feel hard at the dinner table. Recreation also supports emotional regulation, physical activity, and healthier routines, especially when life at home feels tense.You'll also hear our take on planned family activities versus spontaneous fun, plus how to respond when kids call every idea “lame.” We share tactics that work: approach with enthusiasm, set a short time limit, offer an easy exit, and invite kids to help tweak rules or invent new games. We close with a honest warning about overprogramming and a reminder that boredom can be where creativity begins. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a parent friend, and leave a review. What game are you willing to try with your kid this week?Contact:podcasts@calfarley.org To Donate: https://secure.calfarley.org/site/Donation2?3358.donation=form1&df_id=3358&mfc_pref=TTo Apply:https://apply.workable.com/cal-farleys-boys-ranch/j/25E1226091/For More Information about Cal Farley's Boys Ranch:https://www.calfarley.org/Music:"Shine" -NewsboysCCS License No. 9402

What do healthy soils and healthy people have in common? According to Dr. Ray Weil, they both thrive when they're kept active. And just like staying active begins with a purpose, every successful cover crop system starts with a goal. Jeff, Mary, and Eric continue their conversation with Dr. Weil of the University of Maryland, exploring how your objectives—from reducing erosion and improving water infiltration to building soil health and increasing resilience—should guide every cover crop decision. Along the way, Dr. Weil explains how living roots keep soils active, feeding the biology belowground, and strengthening the system over time. Whether you're new to cover crops or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers practical insights grounded in decades of research and real-world experience.If this episode got you thinking more deeply about cover crop systems, the University of Maryland's Cover Crop Innovation Center is a great next stop—dig into how researchers are keeping living roots in the ground year-round and rewriting what “resting soil” really means.Tune in, like, and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts or 4thesoil.org/podcastAs always, we encourage you to cooperate with other farmers, graziers, and gardeners for peer-to-peer learning. We can all be 4 The Soil, for the future! Here is how with four principles: 1) Keep the soil covered -- Cover crops are our friends;2) Minimize soil disturbance -- Be gentle, take it easy;3) Maximize living roots year-round -- Keep roots growing; and4) Energize with diversity -- Thrive with diversity.If you are interested in art and framing the 4 The Soil posters for your office or home, the 16” by 20” posters are available for purchase and printing as single posters or a set of five posters. Additionally, 4 The Soil gear and swag is available for purchase at https://4-the-soil.printify.me/If you have questions about soil and water conservation practices, or soil health principles, call or visit a USDA Service Center, a Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District office, or your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office.  4 the Soil: A Conversation is made possible with funding support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and The Agua Fund. Other partners include the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Virginia Cooperative Extension; Virginia State University; Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and partners of the Virginia Soil Health Coalition.Disclaimer: Views expressed on this podcast are those of each individual guest.To download a copy of this, or any other show, visit the website 4thesoil.org. Music used during today's program is courtesy of the Flip Charts. All rights reserved. 4 the Soil: A Conversation is produced by On the Farm Radio in collaboration with Virginia Tech. The host and co-hosts are Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt.

Top Five Career Influences: Mentors, Coaches, and Unexpected Teachers   Juan talks about his five key career influences and urges all of you to do the same and reach out to someone you haven't thanked in a while. He credits Louise, a Glendale Community College fitness center boss and health/wellness faculty member, for building confidence and telling him at 19 he'd be paid to speak. Mike D., a City of Glendale Parks and Recreation supervisor, made him feel valued, reliable, and modeled accountability through a sincere apology after overreacting. Brad and Debbie Harper introduced Juan to DISC, motivators, assessments, and health, with Debbie remembered as a generous community connector. Executive coach Rico Pena helped unlock growth with kind, nonjudgmental coaching. Actor Kevin Pollak (and friend Jamie Foxx) influenced through Pollak's early podcast, modeling creative networking, integrity, and long-term career building.   00:00 Top Five Influences Setup 01:02 Louise Sees Your Potential 03:16 Mike and Being Reliable 06:15 Brad and Debbie Assessment World 09:30 Rico Pena Coaching Breakthrough 12:29 Kevin Pollak Creative Networking 15:01 Wrap Up and Call Someone  

Tahiti and the Challenges of Resettling Mai. Guest Author: Hampton Sides. The expedition arrived in Tahiti in August 1777, where the crew was eager for recreation. Cook's primary task was finding a home for Mai, who had returned from England with a hoard of treasures, including muskets and armor. Cook worried about Mai's status as a commoner and tried to arrange a marriage for him to protect his wealth, but Mai refused. Sides also highlights the importance of the "red feather" trade; Cook had discovered that these feathers were a royal currency in the islands, effectively allowing him to "change the economy" to secure supplies. Despite the idyllic setting, Cook's internal pressures and concerns for Mai's precarious future continued to mount. 41876 FIJI

Tahiti and the Challenges of Resettling Mai. Guest Author: Hampton Sides. The expedition arrived in Tahiti in August 1777, where the crew was eager for recreation. Cook's primary task was finding a home for Mai, who had returned from England with a hoard of treasures, including muskets and armor. Cook worried about Mai's status as a commoner and tried to arrange a marriage for him to protect his wealth, but Mai refused. Sides also highlights the importance of the "red feather" trade; Cook had discovered that these feathers were a royal currency in the islands, effectively allowing him to "change the economy" to secure supplies. Despite the idyllic setting, Cook's internal pressures and concerns for Mai's precarious future continued to mount. 41850

Katie Dippold created the new horror-comedy on Apple TV, Widow's Bay. The show uses plenty of humor, and it nods to the horror greats, but it is not a spoof. It's earnestly scary! She talks to Bullseye about maintaining the delicate balance of horror and comedy, writing movies that have been on the receiving-end of intense internet discourse, and what she learned writing for Parks and Recreation.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

May 9, 2013. Bowling Green, Ohio. The body of 66-year old Dawn Glanz, a retired art professor from Bowling Green State University, is discovered inside her bathroom by her husband, Bob Brown, and the authorities initially believe that she suffered a fatal stroke and died of natural causes. However, before Dawn's body can be cremated, police receive an anonymous tip expressing concern that Bob may have killed Dawn in order to inherit her $2 million estate and a new autopsy reveals that she received a stab wound to the head and the shock caused her to succumb to a heart attack. After Dawn's death is reclassified as a homicide, investigators uncover some troubling holes in Bob's original story, but there is not enough evidence to file charges and her murder officially remains unsolved.  November 22, 2009. Bowling Green, Kentucky. 54-year old Bettina Richmond, a mathematics professor at Western Kentucky University, leaves her home to play racquetball at the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation facility. When she fails to return home, Bettina's husband goes to check the facility's parking lot and discovers that Bettina has been fatally stabbed in the driver's seat of her van. Bettina's university identification badge is later found in a mailbox over two miles away and it is suspected that she was the victim of a robbery gone wrong, but no potential suspects are found for her murder.  On this week's episode of the “Trail Went Cold”, we explore a pair of unsolved murders involving female university professors from Bowling Green in both Ohio and Kentucky. Special thanks to listener Rachel Adams for narrating the opening of this episode. Additional Reading: https://www.wtol.com/article/news/bowling-green-cold-case-gets-national-attention/512-a2b34840-1737-45af-b2d3-0e9b77b9d12b https://bgindependentmedia.org/investigation-into-dawn-glanzs-murder-continues/ https://www.13abc.com/content/news/Who-Murdered-Dawn-Glanz-A-Cold-Case-Murder--561465061.html https://www.13abc.com/2022/02/15/case-files-murder-dawn-glanz/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/1193897273/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettina_Richmond https://www.kentuckynewera.com/web/news/article_6f58493e-1577-11e1-9853-001cc4c03286.html https://bgdailynews.com/2011/11/22/richmonds-death-remains-mystery/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/664533225/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/663825900/ “The Trail Went Cold” will be appearing at AdvocacyCon, which is taking place at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 11-13, 2026. To get a 10 % discount on tickets, please use our specialized promo code, “TRAILCOLD10”, by visiting https://www.advocacycon.com/. “The Trail Went Cold” is on Patreon. Visit www.patreon.com/thetrailwentcold to become a patron and gain access to our exclusive bonus content. The Trail Went Cold is produced and edited by Magill Foote. All music is composed by Vince Nitro.