Podcast appearances and mentions of Rob Watson

Our guest is Theron Skees, a visionary creative executive with 30+ years in themed entertainment. A veteran of Walt Disney Imagineering, he has led multi-billion-dollar projects worldwide, bringing brand storytelling to theme parks, resorts, and cruise ships. Inspired by Star Wars, Theron's journey began in film before shifting to theme parks, working on EuroDisneyland and leading Tower of Terror in Paris. His career has taken him across the globe, balancing creative challenges with personal sacrifices, including relocating his family. Join us as Theron shares insights on immersive design, innovation, and the power of storytelling in creating unforgettable experiences. Connect with Theron at The Designer's Creative Studio designerscs.com, get his book, Creating Memorable Worlds: A Journey Into Themed Experience Design at rivershorepress.com, then give him a firm handshake on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

After months of mounting pressure in the UK about record net migration figures and anxiety about the rise of the Reform Party, the UK's Labour Government is finally launching action to redo Britain's immigration system.  

Street and tea parties are being held across the UK - including at Buckingham Palace and Downing Street - to mark 80 years since World War Two ended in Europe. The BBC's Rob Watson spoke to Alexa Cook.

In this episode, we sit down with Jeanette Lomboy, Vice President, Executive Producer, Creative, at Walt Disney Imagineering. Jeanette has led the development of some of Disney's most beloved modern experiences, from the serene beauty of Aulani to the immersive worlds of Pandora – The World of Avatar and Avengers Campus. Her journey from Disneyland ride operator to shaping entire parks is a testament to her passion, creativity, and commitment to authentic storytelling. And here's the twist: we recorded this conversation live on the IAAPA Expo show floor—complete with 3D glasses and a massive 3D video screen! Join us for this one-of-a-kind, immersive interview as Jeanette shares behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and the magic behind the experiences that transport millions of guests to worlds beyond imagination. Connect with Jeanette on Instagram or shake hands with her on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

This week we look at marketing in the world of legal with returning guest, Rob Watson. 

Our guest this episode is audiovisual visionary and Global Ambassador, Chris Conte. Chris is a legend in audiovisual technology design with over 30 years of experience creating immersive, location-based experiences. As Global Ambassador for Electrosonic, Chris has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the world's most iconic projects, including theme parks, museums, theaters, and even groundbreaking spectacles like the Sphere in Las Vegas. Chris's unparalleled expertise and innovative approach to AV design and project development have set a gold standard in the industry. Connect with Chris and explore the cutting edge of audiovisual technology atelectrosonic.com and on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

Matildas star Sam Kerr has appeared in court in the UK. Rob Watson is the BBC World Service's UK Political Correspondent, and he's been following the trial and spoke with Philip Clark on Nightlife and the potential legal consequences she is facing. 

Britain's Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plan for economic growth, announcing a number of projects, including reviving a plan to expand London's Heathrow Airport, which has already drawn opposition from the city's Mayor Sadiq Khan. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

With a federal election a matter of a few months away, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took the unusual step this week of pre-emptively warning billionaire Elon Musk that if he interfered in Australian elections, he would likely fall foul of foreign interference laws.  

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Our guests this episode are collaborators on the new book How Does Disney Do That?: How Disney Makes Us Feel and Why It Matters, James Warda and Theron Skees. Many books cover Disney, but James Warda and former Imagineering executive Theron Skees take a unique approach: exploring “why” and “how” Disney creates such powerful, emotional connections. Through conversations with former Imagineers, cast members, and fans, James uncovers patterns behind our love for Disney—and insights we can bring to our own lives. The journey is fun, sometimes whimsical, and always meaningful, enhanced by Theron's insider perspective from leading iconic projects like Disney Springs and Disney cruise ships. With a foreword by Disney Legend Joe Rohde, the book also supports Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, FL. Looking to grab your own copy of How Does Disney Do That? Here's how: Order directly from Rivershore Press Visit RivershorePress.com and use code DISNEYSHIPFREE at checkout for free shipping. Amazon How Does Disney Do That?: How Disney Makes Us Feel and Why It Matters Share your stories! James & Theron would love to hear your Disney experiences. Submit your stories through our website or join the conversation in our social groups: HowDoesDisneyDoThat.com Facebook Group LinkedIn Group Support a great cause! A portion of the book's proceeds supports Give Kids The World Village® in Kissimmee, FL. Learn more about this wonderful organization at GKTW.org. Connect with James Warda on LinkedIn. Connect with Theron Skees on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

Philip Clark is joined by Rob Watson, BBC World Service Political Correspondent, to discuss the developments at CHOGM.

Our guest is Architect and Theme Park Master Planner, Kevin Blakeney. In this episode, we've invited master planner and landscape architect, Kevin Blakeney to join us. Kevin's been on the frontlines of planning and area development for the top themed attraction lands people are talking about today. We're talking about Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, Toy Story Land, Galaxy's Edge, Universal's Beijing Resort, and fresh off the presses, Epic Universe. He also happens to be the Director of Master Planning at Storyland Studios and it's truly an honor to have him on board. Connect with Kevin around all things theme park design on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

Our guest is Theme Park Developer, DeLisa Guerrier. With her husband Elde, DeLisa Guerrier personally oversees commercial, residential, and industrial developments in and around Nashville, with a focus on investing in emerging neighborhoods. She's also dedicated to children's causes and is a key player in Nashville's philanthropic circles. And in the spirit of Walt Disney, she's building her own dream land to make others' dreams a reality - Storyville Gardens. So light up those earbuds and get ready to feel the momentum in the Themed Attraction Podcast interview with DeLisa Guerrier. Connect with DeLisa at StoryvilleGardens.com or follow her on Instagram @delisaguerrier, or shake hands with her on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

I always find it fascinating how our passion can take on many forms and mean different things to us throughout our lives. I also believe you need to do things you want to do while you're healthy and while you can because the opportunity to do so may not always be there. So get out there and do what you love for as long as you can.On this episode of Just In Stride I shared a great conversation with former pro marathon and now coach, Rob Watson.Simply put, Rob was a pure talent and wanted to run fast. He ran in school and after, in pursuit of his Olympic dream.He never actually made an Olympic team but it certainly wasn't for a lack of trying. He ran huge mileage and went all in on his training, traveling to compete in order to make strides in his sport. He's won 4 national titles and qualified for a bunch of international competitions, including 2 world championships. Today he enjoys sharing his expertise and knowledge with others through coaching, in order to help athletes achieve their own goals.Rob Watson — Mile2Marathon CoachRob Watson (@robtalksrunning) • Instagram photos and videosRob talks Running | Podcast on Spotify-------Offer from Xact Nutrition: This episode is presented by our friends at Xact Nutrition and they are offering you 15% OFF your order when you use the code JUSTINSTRIDE. So head to xactnutrition.com and fuel your goals today! Now shipping in Canada and the U.S.Thanks for tuning in to the Just In Stride Podcast. I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. Please take a minute after this to rate and review our show on Apple Podcasts. With your feedback we'll be able to make the show even better and it'll help us reach new listeners too. You can also find us on Instagram @justinstridepod and YouTube @justinstridepod for all the latest episodes and updates. Glad you came along for the ride with Just In Stride!

Today Rob Watson, CEO at Vantage Apparel joins us to talk about their look into the future and the aspirations and realities they are creating as a tech-enabled pioneer in apparel.

There's no shortage of big ideas when you're with our guest today, Creative Executive Jason McManus. Jason's journey has taken him around the world from Disney's magic factory to the themed entertainment frontier of the Middle East bringing the seeds of ideas to fruition in some of the most innovative projects we can think of. So grab your favorite beverage and get ready for Themed Attraction Podcast interview with Jason McManus. Connect with Jason McManus at ThinkwellGroup.com and on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

The newly elected British Prime Minister hosted some 45 heads of government from across the European continent on Friday to talk security, migration, and energy. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Corin Dann.

British politics witnessed an extraordinary landslide last weekend with a massive shift to Labour.

As expected, the UK Labour Party has surged to power, claiming nearly two-thirds of seats in Parliament. That's despite only getting 34 percent of the total votes cast, thanks to the First Pass the Post voting system. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In a bonus episode of The Global Story podcast - A historic loss for the conservatives ushers in a new era in British politics.The Global Story brings you one big story every weekday, making sense of the news with our experts around the world. Insights you can trust, from the BBC World Service. For more, go to bbcworldservice.com/globalstory or search for The Global Story wherever you get your BBC podcasts.On Thursday, voters in the UK delivered a decisive political verdict. Keir Starmer became the new Prime Minister, as the Labour party won a landslide victory. The Conservatives, who have run Britain for 14 years, suffered the worst election defeat in their long history. So, who is Keir Starmer? And can his party deliver the change the people voted for?Lucy Hockings speaks to Rob Watson - the BBC World Service's UK Political Correspondent. He explains how the Labour majority will command a huge majority in the House of Commons, but not necessarily the same level of support among the public.This episode was made by Richard Moran, Alix Pickles, Peter Goffin and Eleanor Sly. The technical producers were Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

On Thursday, voters in the UK delivered a decisive political verdict. Keir Starmer became the new Prime Minister, as the Labour party won a landslide victory. The Conservatives, who have run Britain for 14 years, suffered the worst election defeat in their long history. So, who is Keir Starmer? And can his party deliver the change the people voted for?Lucy Hockings speaks to Rob Watson - the BBC World Service's UK Political Correspondent. He explains how the Labour majority will command a huge majority in the House of Commons, but not necessarily the same level of support among the public.TGS is part of the BBC News Podcasts family. The team that makes The Global Story also makes several other podcasts, such as Americast and Ukrainecast, which cover US news and the war in Ukraine. If you enjoy The Global Story, you may well like some of our other pods, too. To find them, simply search on your favourite podcast app.This episode was made by Richard Moran, Alix Pickles, Peter Goffin and Eleanor Sly. The technical producers were Ricardo McCarthy. The assistant editor is Sergi Forcada Freixas and the senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

There's just three days to go until the UK's general election. Polls are showing a potentially grim outcome for Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, but he told the BBC it's "not over until it's over" and he still expects to be PM on Friday. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipikiss.

Millions of UK voters will be heading to the polls in the coming week to cast their votes in the July 4th general election.

Today, we're focusing on "designing with purpose" with my friend and mentor, Anthony Esparza. Anthony is an expert in creating unforgettable guest experiences. With a career spanning SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and more, he's known for infusing every project with purpose. Join us for our second interview with Anthony as we explore his vast expertise in attractions, resorts, live entertainment, and media. Connect with Anthony at EsparzaHQ.com or on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the project management realm. Our guest today is Jeff Burton, a former WED Enterprises Imagineer who has played a pivotal role in some of the most renowned attractions worldwide, such as Epcot, Disney MGM Studios, Euro Disney, and Sea World. Jeff, a second-generation Imagineer, is celebrated for his contributions in shaping the landscape of family entertainment and the global attractions industry that we are privileged to engage with today. He honed his craft under the mentorship of one of the industry's legends, John Hench. For more of Jeff's story, watch his panel with themed entertainment students on YouTube. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

With the election exactly one month from now, and the ruling Conservative party tipped for a crushing defeat, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has a lot to prove against Labour's Keir Starmer in the first leaders' debate. BBC's political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Standing in the pouring rain, and drowned out by protest music, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stood in front of 10 Downing street with an announcement: the British public would be heading to the polls for a snap election on July 4th. British Politics has been a whirlwind for the last decade, with several conservative governments, and the polarizing passage of Brexit. And after nearly 15 years in the political wilderness, the Labour Party looks primed to deliver a historic election victory. The BBC's UK Political correspondent Rob Watson joins the show to discuss an election that stands to deliver change, however moderate, to the British public. 

Taiwan's new president, William Lai, has promised to defend freedom and democracy after China launched military exercises around the island. Beijing is simulating a full-scale attack and has described the exercises as "strong punishment" for what it calls Taiwan's "separatist acts". Also: A purge of the Russian military is continuing with the arrest of the deputy Chief of General Staff, Vadim Shamarin, after he was accused of taking bribes. At least nine people have been killed after a stage collapsed at an election rally in Mexico. Colombia seals off the site of an 18th century warship that went down loaded with treasure. And as the UK gets into general election campaign mode, we'll get some analysis from our political correspondent, Rob Watson.

The UK will head to the polls in July after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a surprise move to call a general election. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Corin Dann.

A semi - autobiographical and social commentary of a good old fashioned story of boy meets girl Self confessed ladies man Clarke Rossiter & Femme fatale Analisse meet but they are Professor and student  ……... Where fact and fiction collide Book available on Amazon

Rob Watson, BBC World Service UK Political Correspondent joined Philip Clark on Nightlife with the latest developments in UK politics

In this episode, Ciaran Luttrell, Sr. Director of SOC Operations, EMEA, is joined by Rob Watson, SVP Security Services, to discuss security operations. Specifically, they chat about how SOCs should be structured, how to build a high-performing team of SOC Analysts, helping your team tackle burnout, and what it really takes to build an in-house SOC. Key conversation topics include: How to structure your SOC Analysts teams, from Tier 0 to Tier 3 support Strategies for effectively managing a SOC The real value that a robust team of SOC Analysts can bring to the table and how they help organizations deal with coverage, visibility, and threat response How security operations may evolve in the future --- Have a question for us? Reach out: hello@esentire.com --- About Cyber Talks From ransomware attacks to supply chain compromises, eSentire's Cyber Talks podcast will delve into the world of the latest cyber threats that are impacting businesses globally. Join our team of security experts as we speak with C-level executives and security practitioners about the cyber risks affecting their business and how they're addressing these challenges. About eSentire eSentire, Inc., the Authority in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), protects the critical data and applications of 2000+ organizations in 80+ countries, across 35 industries from known and unknown cyber threats by providing Exposure Management, Managed Detection and Response and Incident Response services designed to build an organization's cyber resilience & prevent business disruption. Founded in 2001, eSentire protects the world's most targeted organizations with 65% of its global base recognized as critical infrastructure, vital to economic health and stability. By combining open XDR platform technology, 24/7 threat hunting, and proven security operations leadership, eSentire's award-winning MDR services and team of experts help organizations anticipate, withstand and recover from cyberattacks. For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.esentire.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eSentire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Sam Costello shares his career journey and insights on reinventing oneself to achieve success in sales and leadership roles spanning banking, top tech companies, and startups. Influenced by his father and grandfather's sales backgrounds, Sam earned a finance degree but ensured his first job involved sales. Early days working for his brother's landscaping business shaped Sam's customer-first mindset. This focus on customer success became central to his approach. A chance encounter opened Sam's eyes to tech sales. He pivoted to CA Technologies and learned enterprise software sales. Sam credits CA with providing his sales foundation. Major successes followed at Oracle, including a $30 million deal. But it was a conversation with that client's CIO that sparked Sam's interest in startups. He joined Perfecto Mobile and embraced mentorship from sales gurus Keith Butler and Rob Watson. Their MEDDIC mindset approach to sales transformed Sam's perspective to always focus on customer success. Sam stresses the importance of seeking feedback and remaining coachable to drive continual growth. Even today, he focuses on enabling his team. After Perfecto, Sam saw joining Harness and its mission as his next opportunity to make an impact. Though Sam remains dedicated to driving Harness's success, his broader purpose is helping people through work and philanthropy. He may start a foundation someday. For now, building something great at Harness motivates him. Key Takeaways: - Start with the customer's needs to drive success - Pivoting into new opportunities can unlock potential - Embrace mentorship from sales experts to evolve - Remain coachable and seek feedback to grow - Find purpose beyond your company's mission - Take risks to reinvent yourself throughout your career Sam's story provides inspiration for achieving success by putting customers first, leveraging mentorship, and continually reinventing your career. His insights apply to sales and beyond. It's a must watch!

Our guest is show control engineer, Linda Alcorn. Linda is a groundbreaking Theme Park show control engineer with over 40 years of experience bringing some of our favorite experiences to life. Linda, the first female electronic engineer at WED, played a pivotal role in shaping iconic projects like EPCOT and pavilions in Canada, France, and China. Her journey continued at Disney Studio in Burbank, supporting EXPO '86 projects, and later contributing to the initial design and installation teams of Disney-MGM Studios, Euro Disney, and Animal Kingdom. She was named a TEA Master in 2020. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

The United Kingdom is charging ahead with plans to limit accessibility of smoking and vaping in an attempt to create a "smokefree generation." The move is based on New Zealand's smokefree laws which are to be repealed by the Coalition government. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says stopping young children from picking up vaping is vital to public health. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Garza sits down in-person with Rob Watson. Vocalist of American hardcore band LIONHEART. Catch them on tour with Suicide Silence, Kublai Khan & Paleface! https://linktr.ee/lnhrt SPONSORS: distrokid.com/vip/garza 30% OFF! emgpickups.com Promo Code: Heavy 15% OFF! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Sports Talk 05:26 - Playing w Bleeding Through in Orange County 08:03 - Drummers Are Fun To Watch 12:48 - Lionheart & Suicide Silence Are Touring Europe Together 14:16 - “New Money Old Pain,” Facing Inner Demons, Mental Health 20:56 - Dealing w Highs & Lows As a Band 22:05 - Lionheart is Playing the Biggest Shows They've Ever Played 28:23 - Lionheart / Hardcore is Huge Overseas 30:47 - Why “Valley of Death” Are Rob's Favorite Lyrics 35:29 - Rob Speaking on Mental Health, Depression & Anxiety Medication 46:19 - Rob's Education Journey 49:37 - Drugs & Alcohol, Losing a Friend to Addiction 1:04:46 - Rob's First Drink at 28, Talking Tequila 1:10:34 - Tequila Crisis in Europe 1:15:16 - Bass Players are Chill 1:17:13 - Prepping for Tour, Staying in Shape, Stress-Free 1:21:18 - Favorite Memory of 2023 1:24:02 - Lionheart / Suicide Silence Tour (cont.)

It's our last programme for the year so we're crossing to some of our international correspondents to look what's been happening on their patch and what might lie ahead. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Rob Watson, the BBC World Service UK Political Correspondent, joined Philip Clark with the latest news from the UK.

To find out what contributes to an effective and sustainable backbone, the EdRedesign Lab at Harvard University interviewed backbone leaders and field-building organizations about their experiences. Earlier this year, they released a report on the most critical skills and competencies required for a backbone leadership team to succeed when doing collective impact work.We talk with Tauheedah Jackson, Judy Touzin, and Rob Watson from the Harvard EdRedesign Lab to learn more about these essential backbone leadership competencies, and how these abilities can be spread across multiple team members to better support the work.Resources and FootnotesHarvard EdRedesign LabReport: Building Strong, Sustainable Backbone LeadershipMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/

With over 7 millions streams to date, IDMAN is exploding onto the music scene, and is getting everyone's attention.She was named one of the "20 R&B Artists to Watch" by Complex, and one of the "R&B Stars of 2023" by Apple Music. A SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Award nominee, IDMAN was shaped by their Somali heritage and a deep interest in social activism, They are creating a sonic tableau of hybrid R&B that explores the highs and lows of navigating relationships and life.  IDMAN's current singles “Down For It”, “Good Life”, “Look At What I'm Doing To You” and “Hate” have garnered coverage from outlets such as COMPLEX, The Fader, V Magazine, and PAPER, Ladygunn,.Recently crowned one of Amazon's Breakthrough Artists in 2023 , IDMAN's debut EP Risk has arrived this Summer. They recently wrote a poetic and heartfelt pice on queerness and family that was first published by GLAAD, and now is running in the LA Blade Newspaper.   With Brody Levesque  

With over 7 millions streams to date, IDMAN is exploding onto the music scene, and is getting everyone's attention.She was named one of the "20 R&B Artists to Watch" by Complex, and one of the "R&B Stars of 2023" by Apple Music. A SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Award nominee, IDMAN was shaped by their Somali heritage and a deep interest in social activism, They are creating a sonic tableau of hybrid R&B that explores the highs and lows of navigating relationships and life.  IDMAN's current singles “Down For It”, “Good Life”, “Look At What I'm Doing To You” and “Hate” have garnered coverage from outlets such as COMPLEX, The Fader, V Magazine, and PAPER, Ladygunn,.Recently crowned one of Amazon's Breakthrough Artists in 2023 , IDMAN's debut EP Risk has arrived this Summer. They recently wrote a poetic and heartfelt pice on queerness and family that was first published by GLAAD, and now is running in the LA Blade Newspaper.   With Brody Levesque  

Our guests are David and Valeria Beaudry of Beaudry Interactive. This dynamic duo of dynamic experiences have developed the technology to bring to life in voice and personality some of our most beloved walk-around characters in parks today, including that tallest of yellow friends, Big Bird. They were honored with a TEA Thea Award for this technology which is making authentic interactive environments a reality in parks and experiences worldwide. Connect with David and Valeria at binteractive.com and on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!

Since the start of her musical journey, Sophie B. Hawkins has shown an uncompromising devotion to her singular truth, endlessly transcending boundaries and offering up new ways of experiencing the world around us.In the 90's she turned heads by declaring herself as "omni-sexual". While others scratched their heads at the term, she embraced concepts that are just now being understood and lived. Her new albulm underscores the theme of authenticity and taking the freedom to be YOU as you are, and want to be seen. Rooted in Sophie's raw yet poetic lyrics as well as her captivatingly distinctive vocals Free Myself features some of her most emotionally powerful material to date. Tapping into the same passion-filled storytelling and colorful eclecticism that inspired her 1992 platinum-selling debut Tounges and Tales this long-awaited album (Sophie's first in over a decade) sees the singer/songwriter reflecting on what has been a trailblazing, revolutionary career while embarking on a new creative chapter of independence and positivity. We have Sophie in house with us today! With co-host Brody Levesque

Since the start of her musical journey, Sophie B. Hawkins has shown an uncompromising devotion to her singular truth, endlessly transcending boundaries and offering up new ways of experiencing the world around us.In the 90's she turned heads by declaring herself as "omni-sexual". While others scratched their heads at the term, she embraced concepts that are just now being understood and lived. Her new albulm underscores the theme of authenticity and taking the freedom to be YOU as you are, and want to be seen. Rooted in Sophie's raw yet poetic lyrics as well as her captivatingly distinctive vocals Free Myself features some of her most emotionally powerful material to date. Tapping into the same passion-filled storytelling and colorful eclecticism that inspired her 1992 platinum-selling debut Tounges and Tales this long-awaited album (Sophie's first in over a decade) sees the singer/songwriter reflecting on what has been a trailblazing, revolutionary career while embarking on a new creative chapter of independence and positivity. We have Sophie in house with us today! With co-host Brody Levesque

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the extraordinary difference a pioneering stem cell treatment has made to one of its patients, the man who saved a toddler as she fell from an apartment block in Italy. And, a chance to hear our politics correspondent, Rob Watson, like you've never heard him before.

  Rob Watson  is an international leader in market transformation, circular economy, sustainable materials management, and green buildings. Watson is known as the “Founding Father of LEED.” Under Rob's direction, LEED became the largest and fastest-growing international green building standard. Author Thomas Friedman called Rob "one of the best environmental minds in America." In 2019, Dartmouth Alumni Magazine recognized Mr. Watson as one of the "25 Most Influential Alumni" in the College's 250 year history.   Watson is a Principal with Upland Road, LLC, which develops eco-industrial campuses around a disruptive technology and business model that will revolutionize the global materials management industry by separating, diverting, and recycling up to 95% of municipal mixed waste that is collected in one bin.   Rob is also the Founder and Co-Chair of the SWEEP (Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Performance) Standard, a system of market transformation standards geared to move the waste industry toward sustainability.   Previously, Watson launched ECON Group and EcoTech International to implement cutting edge lifecycle optimized LEED projects in the US and China.   Watson was a Senior Scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) for 21 years and received the 2013 International Conservation Award from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas. In 2011, he was an international Zayed Energy Future Award semi-finalist & was profiled on CNN International. Watson was the first foreigner honored for Green Building Innovation by the Chinese Ministry of Construction in 2005 and received the first lifetime achievement award from the U.S. Green Building Council in 2002.   Mr. Watson is an Adjunct Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and has an MBA from Columbia University and a MS from UC Berkeley. He is married to Green Schools Alliance Founder Margaret Howard Watson and has a 23-year-old son, Max.   Show Highlights Rob Watson, the Founding Father of LEED shares his stories and expertise on making a difference in the industry.  The ability to grasp complex systems, understand how they're put together and how to change them.  The curve balls thrown from the industry and how to adjust your swing to support and create systems that work.  Rob breaks down the SWEEP standard as “LEED for solid waste.” Creating a structure where value is captured by providing: buildings as a service.  The problem of the industry that the USGBC needs to be focusing on to transform and deliver sustainability that has true value.  The development of eco-industrial campuses that recycle 90-95% of everything. Smart centers sustainable materials and advanced recovery technology. Be part of “Humanity Inc. and a subsidiary of Planet Co.” by being systems thinking, but with a futurist mindset. AI could possibly be the seed of our salvation. Beyond tweaking LEED. We need to figure out how to deliver the Living Building Challenge and LEED Zero in a cost effective way. The need for radical confidence and a Star Trek moment before 2200. "Radical confidence. The Dalai Lama was asked by a colleague of mine, what's it going take to solve our environmental crisis? And he said, ‘Radical confidence.' And that's basically, the old person who plants a tree. It's just doing something that you're never going to receive the benefit of because you have a positive vision of the future. I'm going to do it because it's the right thing to do and whether I benefit from it or not is not super relevant. Obviously, you've got to keep the roof over your head and food on the table. But at the end of the day, you have to have a life that's worth living. And that means, doing things outside of yourself to make it, you just make the world a better place." -Rob Watson   Show Resource and Information Linkedin   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2023 GBES

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to head to central London this weekend to celebrate King Charles's Coronation. We catch up with the BBC World Service's UK Political Correspondent Rob Watson after a day of preparations.

Rob Watson talks about how he emerged from a challenged school system in New York, graduated from Harvard College, served in the Peace Corps, and later earned two master's degrees.  He explains what drives him to work so hard — and with so much hope — to achieve equity in opportunities for public school by teaching master's candidates at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and by supporting innovative collaborative action programs around the country, including in his hometown of Poughkeepsie. Learn More About Rob: https://edredesign.org/home  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwatsonjr/  https://www.gse.harvard.edu/  https://www.pkchildrenscabinet.com/ 

Our guest today is Theme Park Art Director, Daniel Kerscher. Daniel Kerscher is an Art Director for theme park projects worldwide with decades of experience ranging from Landmark Entertainment and the TAA Group. Most recently, he spent 6 years guiding the art direction at Europa-park and Mack Rides contributing his brilliant creativity in one of the world's premier themed destinations. Connect with Daniel on Instagram @themeparkdesigner_73and on LinkedIn. Show hosts: Mel McGowan & Freddy Martin Show design & production: Barry R. Hill Theme music composed by Rob Watson, closing music by the Lost Dogs. Give us a shoutout on iTunes; we love the attention, and browse www.themedattraction.com for even more on the attractions industry. Thanks for listening!