Podcasts about reveries

We've seen plenty of people try to make the jump from enthusiast to industry pro, but nobody has done it quite like Jay West. It's been a few years since he was last on the show, and we're thrilled to welcome back the mastermind behind the massive r/bourbon barrel program on Reddit and the Principal Whiskey Maker at Reveries. This is Jay's second time on the show and this time without the cload and veil. He went from a quiet contributor and guy behind the scenes on a subreddit to one of the most respected voices and blenders in the game. We dive into the staggering growth of the Reddit whiskey community—now 300,000 members strong—and why keeping that culture supportive and nontoxic is so important to the overall whiskey community. We also geek out on the barrel-picking process and how he's managed to scale up to hundreds of barrels a year to meet the insane demand for unique bottles people are searching for. Of course, we also had to talk about Jay's brand, Reveries, and his unique philosophy on acquiring great barrels, blending and storytelling. Show Notes: Jay West's evolution from anonymity to industry leader Current growth of the r/whiskey community Insights into the expanding barrel-picking process The role of moderation and community engagement Reveries brand philosophy and blending techniques Highlights of standout whiskey blends from Reveries The interplay of creativity, storytelling, and community feedback Ways to support Reveries and engage with r/bourbon on Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

not thy revery

I know it has basically ruined everything and so SORRY I’ve been gone doing things such as

Fleshbound Reveries***Written by: Sara Crocoll Smith and Narrated by: Michelle Kane***Casa Mia***Written by: JJ Meyers and Narrated by: Rissa Montanez***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

go around and around and around

I’ll make a way through and wind the depth perception into a close taught brick wall, taut and locked kriss kross a loss

choose pride and fear is triangle eyes a temple, leaving tapestries on the wall who are you from one moment to the next? the same? sure?

is it true is the endless creep of creep true it’s true it’s very disconcerting oh very disconcerting indeed

we are greater than

at least we could be together

oh my why would I want to try to fly beyond what away to speak of adult times the world of sadists and miserable people dominating bullies and creeps how to believe

it’s not a game

let it be me and the sea and the wash of endless reverb

as good as forgotten dreams a mimicry obscene

or on… world

I’m still there

remember when you whispered in my ear or was it everyone?

waste time, waste mind, remind

teach

in a place that maybe didn’t exist or did exist for a moment or in a moment outside of time that we relived already a thousand times before living it for the first time and it was easy to laugh it off it was fun to wonder it was fun to wander

meet me in that time and space meet me here now

pass along the word is iii

a perfect take for a perfect song by a perfect musician

you know really get out there

translated as blank space the hiding the vulnerable the insecure the wonder there behind everyone behind the cloud

Are you feeling evil and/or possessed? What about solemn and contemplative? This week on Funpoint!, we're talking about Opeth's Ghost Reveries! Join us and Delilah as we find the perfect growl to fit your love story. Slap City picks: "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree, "Unholy Confessions" by Avenged Sevenfold. Listen to our playlist here Join us in 2 weeks when we'll discuss our next pick, Twice's This Is For!

two step dance off plan to glance look away away away away

always back here it seems teach me the dance

like, I mean, honestly, oh me oh my, is it dark ice age rampant idiocy we all pay

make me heart throb make me make me yes

a little less of this a little less of that a little bit missed a little wit a little

where to make the mark, at the end

Lora Chow didn't abandon ambition—she just rewrote its score. In this episode, we trace her unusual arc from elite finance to classical composition. She opens up about choosing Yale over Cambridge, chasing Wall Street dreams, and what it really took to reclaim her voice—literally. This isn't a story about dropping out or burning out. It's about tuning into the parts of yourself that never stopped playing.Key Highlights of Our Interview:Choosing Yale Over Cambridge Wasn't Just About Prestige“My heart wanted music. But my mom majored in math—and Hong Kong wanted finance.”Lora opens up about the early tension between cultural expectation and personal calling.Fitting Into the Ivy League Mold—Until It Didn't“Everyone was applying to Morgan Stanley. I followed the crowd—and got the job.”At Yale, ambition and conformity collided. She got the offer, but the itch for music never left.A Grand Piano, a Grand Salary—But Something Felt Off“I loved music. But I also wanted a home with a grand piano.”Trading dreams for stability was logical—but it came with a cost.Silence Sparked the Return to Sound“I lost my voice for a year. That's when I started composing.”An unexpected health detour brought her back to the keyboard.Bulgaria, Opera, and a Creative Awakening“A summer program opened a door I hadn't dared to knock on before.”A trip abroad flipped the script—and planted the seed for Reveries on Ivories._______________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Lora Chow (YouTube Channel)  --Chief Change Officer--Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligencefor Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.18 Million+ All-Time Downloads.80+ Countries Reached Daily.Global Top 1.5% Podcast.Top 10 US Business.Top 1 US Careers.>>>170,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.

What does it really mean to follow your heart—without losing your head? Lora Chow shares how her music venture, Virtuoso Fiesta, brings classical music to new audiences while keeping its soul intact. She opens up about funding live concerts, launching her new album Reveries on Ivories, and composing as a form of storytelling. This is more than a career pivot—it's a case study in blending logic and intuition, technology and art, structure and spirit.Whether you're chasing harmony or still stuck in the noise, Lora's story will tune you back in.>>Reveries on Ivories (New Album) by Lora Chow

I always planned to never give up this was always the way this was always the way I always said I’d let you know this was always the plan this was always the plan I always pray you’ll let me pray this is always mine this is always mine I never said I’d never read […]

just play the cello in the morning and worry about it later

degree whee

don’t tell anyone anything ever

crumble, pathway, retread, undead, a water flow way, a lowest, a renaissance, a laughter

it’s a charm it’s warm it’s an alarm

maybe don’t let go

fail fail

E through S I like to try and be kind you know? I like all of you, yes even you.

what signal sent?

I remember vaguely now playing in bands and orchestras forever forever and the main thing was to not stop especially with a new piece just play all the way. I don’t love what I am in lately, musically, I’m trying to escape a certain gravity, but I’m just going to keep playing. Amen.

the good times, the bad times, the times you find a relic, and bring it back to life

a forge, a table, forgettable on iron triumph, whiling away a stray

You don't expect a hedge fund manager to also be writing operas. But Lora Chow has always done things differently. In Part 1, she shares how a childhood love of music led her to Yale, how she pivoted from potential math major to economics and music, and how the Hong Kong hustle—and one very lucrative offer—put finance ahead of passion… at least for a while.This episode isn't about quitting your job on a whim. It's about trusting the detours that make the next chapter possible.Key Highlights of Our Interview:Music and Math at 17“My heart wanted music. But my mom majored in math—and Hong Kong wanted finance.” Why she chose Yale over Cambridge.Ivy League Dissonance“Everyone was applying to Morgan Stanley. I followed the crowd—and got the job.” When ambition meets expectation.Hedge Funds and Harmony“I loved music. But I also wanted a home with a grand piano.” Trading dreams for stability… and circling back.A Voice Silenced“I lost my voice for a year. That's when I started composing.” How injury redirected her path.From Opera to OpportunityHow a summer program in Bulgaria unlocked a deeper calling—and a new kind of creativity._______________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Lora Chow (YouTube Channel)  --Chief Change Officer--Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligencefor Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.10 Million+ All-Time Downloads.Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.Global Top 3% Podcast.Top 10 US Business.Top 1 US Careers.>>>130,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.

In Part 2, Lora walks us through the why behind her return to music full-time. From co-founding Virtuoso Fiesta to launching her album Reveries on Ivories, she shares how composition became her storytelling tool—and how she sees music not just as art, but as a way to build peace, shift perspectives, and maybe even fix broken systems.This isn't a story about following your passion. It's a story about building the courage to lead with it.>>Reveries on Ivories (New Album) by Lora Chow

Welcome to Season 8 of Cidiot®! Mat kicks off by re-grounding us in what partly makes the Hudson Valley so special—the space. Inspired by local young writer Will Forge and his new book “Hudson Valley Reveries,” Mat helps us lose ourselves among an iconic Shawongunk tree. Will writes, “Patricia herself was a peculiar sort….. preferred the company of trees to people…” Will's advice for cidiots is also Mat's for this season opener. Let's appreciate where we're at, think about where we're at, understand the history—and appreciate the story of it.  Excited to have you tune in to the show—so much more coming this season.  “I want more people to come to the area and appreciate where they are coming to.” — Will Forge Links: Support Will and read his book (Amazon): http://bit.ly/42CQnhx Hudson Valley Writers Center: https://www.writerscenter.org/ Writers in the Mountains: https://www.writersinthemountains.org/ Cidiot Episode 85: Camp Catskill: https://www.cidiot.com/85-camp-catskill/ Cidiot® 2024. All Rights Reserved