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This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. -------------------- 01 Introduction In a response to a post on a previous episode, I said that I would take a look at ID3 tags. ID3 tags are text information that is added to an MP3 audio file, such as the author, date, name, and other information. 02 While I am at it I will also look at Vorbis comments, which perform a similar function for vorbis, the container format for "ogg" audio files. As example audio files, I will use a recent HPR episode, hpr4678 in both mp3 and vorbis formats plus also one from another podcast as well. 03 There is Free Software which you can use to view, edit, or remove both types of tags or comments, and I will describe how to use it in this episode. 04 I will cover how to view tags and extract the text information, as well as how to strip the tags from a file and why you may wish to do so under certain very specific circumstances. I won't cover how to add to or edit tags in an MP3 or OGG file, as that is a more involved subject that I don't have much experience with. 05 I will mainly talk about ID3 MP3 tags rather than vorbis comments for the simple reason that the situation with MP3 files is an utter mess while vorbis comments are very straightforward and so there isn't as much to say about them. 06 As often happens when researching a subject to write a podcast script, I have learned quite a bit that I didn't know previously, and discovered that things that I thought I did know were wrong. I hope that you may learn a few things from this episode that you didn't know previously either. -------------------- 07 Background I won't go over the detailed history of ID3 tags, as I don't have a reliable source for this. Briefly however, so far as I can determine, there is no official independent standard for ID3 tags or vorbis comments. Both seem to be more in the nature of a convention that was created by an unofficial group of contributors rather than something issued by a standards body. 08 However, I don't see the lack of a conventional standards body as necessarily a problem with respect to the use of ID3 tags or vorbis comments. I just am not familiar enough with the industry to know who to regard as being an authoritative source when it comes to the history and development of them Since I am unsure as who to credit with what developments, I will avoid that sort of detail. 09 ID3 Tags There is a web site with the URL of ID3.org that seems to have the best reference material on the topic of ID3 tags. According to this site, the term "ID3" means "IDentify an MP3". 10 Vorbis Comments For vorbis, the reference site seems to be xiph.org. Although the implementation details may differ from ID3, from our perspective as podcast listeners, they can be seen as more or less equivalent in terms of what I am going to address here. -------------------- 11 ID3 Details Versions One of the problems with ID3 is that there are multiple incompatible versions, particularly from the very early days. ID3v1 tags are located at the end of the audio file in the last 128 bytes. This was done for compatibility reasons to allow early MP3 players to simply ignore the tags if they didn't know how to deal with them. The tags would simply appear as a short burst of static from the perspective of these early players. 12 ID3v2 moved the tags to the start of the MP3 file to allow players to scan the tags for information such as titles without having to read to the end of the file to find them. There are far fewer limits on the amount of information that can be placed in ID3v2 tags. 13 ID3v1 is obsolete and only very old players will require it. However, it is still used by some publishers for backward compatibility reasons. ID3v1 included numerical musical "genre" category codes which apparently turned out to be a very bad idea in practice. 14 Furthermore, all genre categories above 70 were defined by an audio software company called Nullsoft who created software such as Winamp. These codes were never actually part of the ID3 standard, although there was never really a standard to begin with. 15 The current ID3 version is 2.3. There is a version 2.4, but apparently it is not actually generally accepted and may be a developmental dead end. 16 The id3.org web site contains a copy of the ID3v2.3 standard, but I am not going to address the technical details here. This would only be of interest to someone who was creating software to read and write ID3 tags. 17 ID3v2 Frames The ID3v2 information is encoded into what are called "frames". The text information is contained in text information frames. 18 Text information frames start with a set of four character identifiers, all starting with the capital letter 'T'. Examples "TALB" is the "Album/Movie/Show title" frame. "TIT2" is the "Title/Songname/Content description" frame. "TYER" is the "Year" frame. There are many more, but I won't go into more detail here. 19 HPR ID3 Tags HPR makes an interesting case study because they use both ID3v1 and ID3v2 in the same file. This can cause some interesting problems with software that tries to read those tags. This is because most software appears to expect one or the other, but not both. However, so long as this does not cause problems with anything that actually plays the files, this is not a problem so far as people who just want to listen to podcasts are concerned. It does mean though that we have more to talk about than we would otherwise would have had. -------------------- 20 Vorbis Comment Fields The situation with Vorbis comments is much simpler, as there seems to be just one standard that was adhered to from the start rather than a succession of hacks. Information is stored in "fields", which xiph describes as being like Unix environment variables. These consist of a field name followed by an equal sign and then the information intended for that field. Field names are case insensitive. 21 The field names are not firmly defined at this stage, but there is a list of recommended names. Examples are "TITLE" is the Track or Work name. "ARTIST" is the person responsible for the work. "LICENSE" is the license information. 22 You can see the complete list for yourself on the comment field and header specification page at xiph.org -------------------- 23 Software for Listing, Adding, and Modifying Tags and Fields There are three software packages that I will now describe which allow you to list, add, modify, and remove tags and fields. There are other packages which can do the same, including some which offer a GUI interface. However, I will limit myself to describing these three. The principles should be the same for others. 24 ffprobe ffprobe is part of the ffmpeg package. If you have listened to my previous episodes on audio, you will have heard me talk about ffmpeg. ffprobe is used to display information about media files rather than for modifying them. ffprobe is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. ffprobe can be used to display information about both MP3 and OGG Vorbis files. 25 ID3v2 The next is the rather aptly named id3v2 and works with MP3 files. On Linux systems, this should be provided by the id3v2 package. On Debian derivatives this can be installed as follows sudo apt install id3v2 26 This also installs a man page which provides a brief list of the options. According to the README file in the source tarball, this is published under the LGPL ID3v2 is particularly useful for displaying ID3v1 tags. 27 vorbiscomment The third is "vorbiscomment" and works with OGG files. On Linux systems this should be provided by the "vorbis-tools" package. On Debian derivatives this can be installed as follows sudo apt install vorbis-tools 28 The vorbiscomment program is used to list or edit comments in Ogg Vorbis files. This also installs a man page which provides a brief list of the options. According to the license.lgpl file in the source tarball, this is published under the LGPL version2. 29 The display format for vorbiscomment follows the data definition format in the vorbis standard, whereas ffprobe re-formats it to match its own preferred appearance. -------------------- 30 Examples from HPR With the background out of the way, I will now give several examples of how to list the tags or fields. 31 Listing ID3v1 Tags As previously mentioned HPR uses both ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags in the same file. However, so far as I can tell, most software seems to look for ID3v2 tags first, and don't display the ID3v1 tags if both are present. 32 The ID3v2 program however seems to do the opposite, at least with HPR podcasts. However, the number of samples that I have which have both are rather limited, so I can't be sure if this is always the case or if this is a side effect of something else. I did mention that ID3 tags were a mess, didn't I? 33 Let's go on to our example however. If we want to see the ID3v1 tags, then using hpr4678 as an example, if we type id3v2 -l hpr4678.mp3 = we get the following result. 34 id3v1 tag info for hpr4678.mp3: Title : High Resolution Elapsed Time i Artist: Whiskeyjack Album : Hacker Public Radio Year: 2026, Genre: Unknown (186) Comment: https://hackerpublicradio.or Track: 0 hpr4678.mp3: No ID3v2 tag 35 The first line tells us that this information is ID3v1 tags. The last line tells us that there are no ID3v2 tags. This last line is incorrect, but we will come back to that later. 36 In between are three lines of text. The first line contains the title and the artist. The title is the name of the HPR episode, or at least part of it. The artist is the HPR contributor who made that episode. 37 The second line contains the album name, the year, and the genre. The album name is this case is simply Hacker Public Radio, as the concept of an album doesn't really fit a podcast. The year is the year that the episode was recorded, or at least the year in which the MP3 file was assembled with the HPR intro and the tags added. 38 The genre is listed as "unknown 186". Recall that with ID3v1 tags there is a one byte numeric genre code, but that no genres above 70 were ever officially assigned. It seems to be a general convention though to use a code 186 for podcasts. 39 The third line contain a comment and track number. The comment in this case is the HPR web site URL. The track is zero. "Track" would appear to serve no useful purpose in this instance. However, it may be there for reasons of compatibility that I am unaware of, so I would be very reluctant to remove that without very good reason. 40 If we look at the above information in detail we can see that two of the tags appear to have cut their text information off short. The title is cut off in mid word after the 30th character. The final "g" in "hackerpublicradio.org" is cut off in the comment. 41 Alternative Method for ID3v1 We can confirm whether the text being cut short is due to a problem with the id3v2 program, or whether it really represents the data in the file by using a rather simple check. 42 Recall that ID3v1 tags are simply the last 128 bytes of the MP3 file. All we need to do is to extract the last 128 bytes of the file. We can do this using the standard tail command. tail -c128 hpr4678.mp3 | tr '' ' ' | tr -c '[:print:]' 'x' 43 The -c128 option used with tail tells it to extract the last 128 bytes of the file. We then pass the result through the "tr" command and tell it to replace null bytes with new line characters. Then we replace any remaining non-printable characters with an 'x'. When we do that we get the following 44 TAGHigh Resolution Elapsed Time iWhiskeyjack Hacker Public Radio 2026https://hackerpublicradio.or x 45 The first three characters are capital TAG. This is a flag which indicates that what follows are ID3 tags. 46 Next, we have 30 characters which specify the title. The next 30 characters specify the artist. The next 30 characters are the album, or in this case just "Hacker Public Radio". The next 4 characters are the year. The next 30 characters are a comment, or in this case the HPR URL, except for the final "g". The last character is the genre code, which we have replaced with an "x" because it is otherwise non-printable. 47 Taken together, these add up to 128 bytes. We can see that the field lengths are of fixed length with pre-defined meanings based on position. -------------------- 48 ID3v2 Using ffprobe Now lets move on to ID3v2 tags, which is probably more useful for most people. For this, we will switch to using ffprobe. The command for this is ffprobe -hide_banner hpr4678.mp3 The -hide_banner option suppresses extra data about the codecs which doesn't interest us much and leaves mainly the tag information plus a few other things. 49 The output gives us the full data that is associated with the podcast episode from the HPR web site. This includes the episode number, year, full title, author, license, and full summary text. You can see a full copy of this in the show notes. Input #0, mp3, from 'hpr4678.mp3': Metadata: track : 4678 year : 2026 title : High Resolution Elapsed Time in Shell Scripts author : Whiskeyjack copyright : CC-BY-SA artist : Whiskeyjack album : Hacker Public Radio comment : https://hackerpublicradio.org Clean; Surprises encountered when measuring elapsed time in shell scripts The license is CC-BY-SA genre : Podcast encoder : Lavf61.7.103 date : 2026 Duration: 00:30:10.18, start: 0.023021, bitrate: 64 kb/s Stream #0:0: Audio: mp3, 48000 Hz, mono, fltp, 64 kb/s 50 The ID3v2 tag version contains all of the information which was provided by the author, including the full title and description without the 30 character limit of ID3V1. If you want any of this information for some reason you should be able to extract it from the MP3 file using a combination of ffprobe, grep, and cut rather than trying to scrape the HPR web site and matching it to the MP3 later. -------------------- 51 ID3v1 Using ffprobe I previously mentioned that HPR MP3 files have both ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags in the same file, and that ffprobe will default to using ID3v2 tags if present. However, what happens if we remove the ID3v2 tags and leave the ID3v1 tags? I will describe how to strip tags later on in this episode, but let's just assume for now that I have done this. If we then use ffprobe to read the ID3 tags using the same command as before, we get the following output. 52 We get a series of lines in the same format as with ID3v2, but with each data element limited to at most 30 bytes. These include title, artist, album, date, comment, and genre. You can see the full output in the show notes. Input #0, mp3, from 'test.mp3': Metadata: title : High Resolution Elapsed Time i artist : Whiskeyjack album : Hacker Public Radio date : 2026 comment : https://hackerpublicradio.or genre : Podcast Duration: 00:30:10.18, start: 0.023021, bitrate: 64 kb/s Stream #0:0: Audio: mp3, 48000 Hz, mono, fltp, 64 kb/s 53 The information is the same as when read by the id3v2 program, but formatted for display in the manner that ffprobe uses. This shows that ffprobe can indeed read ID3v1 tags if they are the only ones present. -------------------- 54 Reading Vorbis Comments Now let us turn our attention to vorbis comments, which are the equivalent to tags for ogg files. We will look at this using two methods. 55 Using vorbiscomment The first method we will look at is using the vorbiscomment package. The command is vorbiscomment -l hpr4678.ogg 56 The output of this is a series of lines with key value pairs separated by equal signs. The output is also exactly the same as the MP3 file, except that there is an additional "language" field, "track" becomes "TRACKNUMBER", and there is no "date" field. You can see the full output in the show notes. encoder=Lavc61.19.101 libvorbis TRACKNUMBER=4678 year=2026 language=English title=High Resolution Elapsed Time in Shell Scripts author=Whiskeyjack copyright=CC-BY-SA artist=Whiskeyjack album=Hacker Public Radio DESCRIPTION=https://hackerpublicradio.org Clean; Surprises encountered when measuring elapsed time in shell scripts The license is CC-BY-SA genre=Podcast 57 Using ffprobe Now lets do the same again using ffprobe. The command for this is ffprobe -hide_banner hpr4678.ogg 58 The output content is the same of course, but the field names have all been forced to lower case, and instead of an equal sign as a separator between the key and value, this has been replaced by a colon and white space has been added to make the output look a bit nicer. You can see the full output in the show notes. Input #0, ogg, from 'hpr4678.ogg': Duration: 00:30:10.14, start: 0.000000, bitrate: 86 kb/s Stream #0:0(English): Audio: vorbis, 192000 Hz, mono, fltp, 4294967 kb/s Metadata: encoder : Lavc61.19.101 libvorbis track : 4678 year : 2026 title : High Resolution Elapsed Time in Shell Scripts author : Whiskeyjack copyright : CC-BY-SA artist : Whiskeyjack album : Hacker Public Radio comment : https://hackerpublicradio.org Clean; Surprises encountered when measuring elapsed time in shell scripts The license is CC-BY-SA genre : Podcast -------------------- 59 Another Example from Another Podcast The above is interesting, but it's a sample of one podcast. Let's look at another different one altogether. For this test I used two episodes of the Linux Matters podcast, episodes 68 and 82. As to why I am using two different episodes I will explain in a moment. 60 Episode 68 We will start with examining episode 68 Using id3v2 The command using id3v2 is id3v2 -l LMP68.mp3 61 This provides output as a series of lines containing the official 4 character identifiers from the standard, a description of the identifiers, and the text provided by the authors. The identifiers include TIT2 indicating title, TALB indicating show title, TRCK indicating track number, and a number of others. You can see the full output in the show notes. id3v2 tag info for LMP68.mp3: TIT2 (Title/songname/content description): 68: Frameworks, Filesystems and Fixes TPE1 (Lead performer(s)/Soloist(s)): Linux Matters TALB (Album/Movie/Show title): Linux Matters TYER (Year): 2025 TRCK (Track number/Position in set): 68 COMM (Comments): ()[]: https://linuxmatters.sh/ APIC (Attached picture): (LMP-3000-moon.jpg)[, 3]: image/jpeg, 554576 bytes LMP68.mp3: No ID3v1 tag 62 From this we can see what the id3v2 program would normally do with ID3v2 tags. Note that it outputs the actual 4 character identifiers, plus a description of what they mean, and then the actual data. This helps when trying to understand the actual encoding of the data. 63 Using ffprobe Now let's try that with ffprobe. The command is ffprobe -hide_banner LMP68.mp3 64 This provides the same publisher provided data as before. However it does not display the 4 character identifiers but instead uses its own format for display. Also note in both cases that there is a picture embedded in the MP3 file which is used to generate an icon for display in your file manager. With ffprobe this results in there being two keys called "title" and two keys called "comment". This makes grepping for the metadata more complicated, but it should still be possible. You can see the full output in the show notes. Input #0, mp3, from 'LMP68.mp3': Metadata: title : 68: Frameworks, Filesystems and Fixes artist : Linux Matters album : Linux Matters comment : https://linuxmatters.sh/ track : 68 date : 2025 Duration: 00:28:12.45, start: 0.025056, bitrate: 114 kb/s Stream #0:0: Audio: mp3, 44100 Hz, mono, fltp, 112 kb/s Metadata: encoder : LAME3.100 Stream #0:1: Video: mjpeg (Progressive), yuvj444p(pc, bt470bg/unknown/unknown), 4166x4166 [SAR 72:72 DAR 1:1], 90k tbr, 90k tbn (attached pic) Metadata: title : LMP-3000-moon.jpg comment : Cover (front) 65 Episode 82 Now lets try that again with a different episode, 82. Using id3v2 The command for id3v2 is id3v2 -l LMP82.mp3 This results in id3v2 saying LMP82.mp3: No ID3 tag What happened here? 66 Using ffprobe Let's try that again with ffprobe. The command ffprobe -hide_banner LMP82.mp3 provides the expected output. Input #0, mp3, from 'LMP82.mp3': Metadata: date : 2026-05 title : 82: Ditching Grammarly for Open Sauce album : Linux Matters track : 82 artist : Linux Matters comment : https://linuxmatters.sh Duration: 00:33:37.83, start: 0.025056, bitrate: 113 kb/s Stream #0:0: Audio: mp3, 44100 Hz, mono, fltp, 112 kb/s Stream #0:1: Video: png, rgb24(pc, gbr/unknown/unknown), 3000x3000, 90k tbr, 90k tbn (attached pic) Metadata: title : Linux Matters Logo comment : Cover (front) 67 This results in a few minor changes from episode 68, but otherwise it looks the same. So there are ID3 tags, but for some reason id3v2 couldn't recognize them. A bit more research and experimentation shows that this change appears to have happened right after episode 68, when they changed hosting and processing arrangements. I suspect that something changed with respect to the ID3v2 tag formatting somewhere along the way in the change over, and this in turn has affected the ability of the id3v2 program to recognize the tags. I will come back to the implications of this later in my conclusions. -------------------- 68 Stripping ID3 Tags Now let's turn to a differen topic. Stripping ID3 tags refers to removing the ID3 tags from the audio file. I will start off by emphasizing that normally, you don't want to do this. You should only be doing it if you suspect the ID3 tags are causing a problem with the playback or ordering of the files. 69 In my case I do it when I have problems with my MP3 player when playing certain podcasts. This MP3 player orders files according to ID3 tags rather than by file name. This can result in the podcasts being played in an unpredictable order which I find undesirable. This is particularly a problem with podcasts from certain publishers where the title data does not follow any consistent pattern, but is whatever someone felt like doing that day. 70 I also often have to normalize the files from the same publishers to get a consistent audio loudness. See my series on Simple Podcasting for information on how to use ffmpeg to normalize the audio loudness. The solution to the inconsistent tag formats in these cases is to simply strip the ID3 tags altogether. The player then falls back on using the file names, and I can readily rename the files to a consistent format. I have never had these sorts of problems with HPR podcasts. If you are not having any problems of this nature, then as I said, don't bother stripping the tags. 71 To strip the ID3 tags from an MP3 file use the following. id3v2 -D hpr4678.mp3 id3v2 will strip the tags and overwrite the existing file. If you wish to keep a copy with the tags, be sure to keep a backup before you try things. 72 When it comes to stripping tags, the options are "-s" deletes ID3v1 tags. "-d" deletes ID3v2 tags. "-D" deletes both v1 and v2 tags. -------------------- 73 Conclusions In this episode we took a very brief look at ID3 tags and vorbis comments and ways of reading them. 74 ID3 tags and Vorbis comments provide a means of allowing information about an MP3 or OGG Vorbis file to be embedded in the file itself. Podcast publishers very often use this to label the file with information such as title, publisher, and author. We can read this information using Fee Software tools such as ffprobe, ID3v2, and vorbiscomment. 75 ID3 tags seem to be a mess with more than one incompatible versions, and difficulties in reading them even within the same version. They are difficult to test for because there is so much hardware out there of varying ages, much of which you will never have heard of let alone had access to. If you are recording episodes for HPR you do not have to worry about this, as HPR will do this behind the scenes for you. However, if you are responsible for producing a podcast or other similar audio and you have a setup that works, it is probably best not to change anything without good reason. 76 Vorbis comments seem to be much less of a problem. However, there are far fewer devices which can play OGG files compared to MP3, so simply switching to OGG may not be a realistic solution to the ID3 tag problem. 77 If you wish to have one tool that can read ID3 tags of all sorts and vorbis comments, then ffprobe is your obvious choice. 78 The ID3v2 program will provide more information about the ID3 tags, including the actual identifiers used. However, it does not work in all cases. 79 The vorbiscomment program will read Vorbis comments from OGG files in a manner which is closer to the actual vorbis format than ffprobe does, which uses its own display format. 80 HPR includes both ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags in its MP3 files. ffprobe can be used to read the ID3v2 tags, and the id3v2 program can be used to read the ID3v1 tags. You can also read the ID3v1 tags using the tail command. 81 I have barely scratched the surface of this subject and have not talked at all about creating tags or comments. If anyone else would like to take up the challenge of providing more detail, or of correcting any mistakes that have made, please send in a podcast episode on the subject. If you have any comments you would like to make, leave them in the comment section below this episode on the HPR web site. 82 I hope to see you all again in future in another episode of HPR. -------------------- References https://id3.org/Introduction https://www.xiph.org/ https://wiki.xiph.org/VorbisComment -------------------- Provide feedback on this episode.

Most people think they know mental health movies—but the truth is, they're missing the real stories that hit deep beneath the surface. Imagine a blind ranking session where truths are exposed, bold opinions clash, and the real power of cinema to heal is unleashed. That's exactly what happens when four passionate cinephiles dive into films about trauma, anxiety, schizophrenia, grief, and therapy—ranking them not just on entertainment, but on their raw, emotional impact. This episode will change how you see mental health on screen—and maybe even in your life. We break down classics like Inside Out, Requiem for a Dream, and The Fisher King—revealing little-known insights about their accuracy, symbolism, and transformative power. Plus, discover hidden gems like Night Bitch, The Soloist, and Antoine Fisher—films that don't just entertain but open doors to understanding ourselves better. We go toe-to-toe on controversial placements, exposing the biases and personal stories behind each ranking. You'll discover: how Beautiful Mind and The Shining depict the intense scars of trauma; why Manchester by the Sea and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood resonate so powerfully with grief; and which overlooked movies actually shockingly capture the chaos of mental illness. This isn't just a list—it's a call to recognize the mental health battles so often hidden behind the camera's lens. In a world where mental health remains misunderstood and stigmatized, this episode is your wake-up call. These films carry the weight of survival, hope, and the fight to be seen. Whether you're a movie lover, a mental health advocate, or someone navigating your own struggles—they all matter here.Join us for a heart-pumping, unfiltered discussion about the films that truly move the needle—and why they might just save lives. Hit play now and see cinema through the lens of raw, unfiltered truth. This episode isn't just entertainment—it's medicine. Guest Credibility: The hosts are passionate cinephiles and mental health advocates, each with personal stories and a deep knowledge of how movies reflect our inner worlds. Their raw honesty cuts through the noise, making this a must-listen for your mental health journey.

Hilary Hahn is a three-time Grammy Award-winning violinist widely recognized as one of the greatest violinists of her generation. Since beginning violin at age four in Baltimore, she has built a career as a touring soloist, chamber musician, and teacher, performing with the world's leading orchestras and conductors. In this candid conversation, Hilary opens up about her childhood immersed in music, navigating imposter syndrome, what practice and progress really mean for a professional musician, the emotional relationship between a player and their instrument, and the on-stage breakthrough that changed how she performs. She shares advice for young women pursuing ambitious careers, reflects on mentorship and being a role model to her own students, and closes with a hard-won lesson on the difference between compromise and sacrifice. Whether you're a musician, an aspiring artist, or just chasing a dream of your own, this episode offers wisdom for anyone learning to trust their own instincts.

Episode Notes S7E23 -Join us as we welcome the amazingly talented Annie McKnight to the stage.. She'll be in the house telling tales from Stand up Comedy to TV shows like Southland and much much more. Annie McKnight, known in comedy circles around the world as "Annie McFunny", is a seasoned stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Columbus Ga. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater from Columbia College SC, and has since appeared in several theater productions including Macbeth, Purlie Victorious, and Negritude to name a few. Annie would later land her first movie role in the feature film Crimes of the Heart, starring Sissy Spacek and directed by Bruce Bereford. In 1993, Annie would display her comedic skillset by taking first place on the reality/comedy Tv show America's Funniest People, winning the top prize of $10,000.00. Award-winning actor, director, producer Bill Dukes was quoted saying "Annie McKnight is an exciting new talent with the rare ability to make you laugh or cry," As a direct result of her winning, Annie's star would begin to rise rapidly causing her to be internationally recognized almost overnight. She would then tour abroad to South Korea, Japan and Panama. HELPFUL LINKS: VETERANS: https://www.va.gov/.../mental-health/suicide-prevention/ ADDICTION: https://lp.recoverycentersofamerica.com/.../continuum-of.../ Due you know someone that has lost their lives due to addiction? Or even someone that has made a full recovery? Reach out to Johnny Whitaker so they can help to celebrate the lives lost/ lives recovered at overdoseawareness0831@gmail.com ___________________________________________ Follow our guest https://www.anniemcknight.com https://www.facebook.com/annie.mcknight.54 https://www.instagram.com/comediananniemcknight/ ______________________________ Toking with the Dead: https://www.stilltoking.com/ ————————————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: To work her comedic muscle, Annie would perform at all of the popular comedy clubs in LA from The Laugh Factory, to The Comedy Store, HaHa Cafe, Hollywood Improv and Flappers; which would ultimately prepare her for sketch comedy shows and late night Tv on non other than The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Deon Cole's Black Box, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien and "Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment" as both a writer and comedian.. Amongst Annie's notable film and television credits are The Soloist, Southland, Everybody Hates Chris, The Soul Man, Two Degrees, Hair Show, Baskets, Next Time on Lonny, Eve Ensler's, The Vagina Monologues directed by Penny Marshall and "Bust Down" starring opposite Chris Redd from SNL. Annie also has seen commercial success starring in the Sirius XM national commercial “Move In” opposite Kevin Hart in 2020. As if her resume isn't impressive enough, Annie started her own podcast called Everything's Entertainment, where she interviews with various guests of different genres. Keep on the look out for Annie McKnight on a screen or stage near you. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Dave and Jack are back for another round of Geek Warning. This week, new road bikes from Cervelo and Pinarello bring the discussion to topics such as what makes a good endurance road bike, where emerging Chinese brands are seeing success, and why aero bottles are an impractical feature. In this episode, you'll also hear what Dave considers the best multi-tool and plenty more. Meanwhile, listeners on our members-only podcast feed will hear "Ask a Wrench" at the end of the episode. This week, Dave Rome is joined by pro mechanic Colin Williams to answer questions about sticking Shimano dropbar levers, how to handle failed internal dropper-post routing, and a difference in SRAM chains that the company has remained silent about. Happy geeking!  Time stamps: 00:02:13 - A correction's corner related to airbags  00:04:00 - Pinarello's Dogma X is a pure road bike  00:19:15 - Cervelo's new Soloist is now less affordable  00:32:00 - Wrapping up the WheelTop EDS GeX review  00:42:00 - Dave's multi-tool pick(s) 00:48:30 - Tern updates its compact cargo bike  00:53:30 - Ask a Wrench (members only feed)  00:54:30 - Sticking Shimano brake levers when tightened 00:58:45 - When internal dropper post routing fails  01:09:00 - SRAM T-Type versus Flat Top chains 

The Tour de France enters the second week which has seen a number of people commenting on whether the riders are clean or doping. We add our thoughts with additional details. Cervelo upgrade the Soloist and we look at the performances so far at the Tour

What happens when a distillery decides tradition is just a suggestion? Joel and Chris sit down with Whit from ASW Distillery in Atlanta to talk about building a whiskey brand outside of Kentucky, taking risks, embracing experimentation, and creating award-winning pours that challenge expectations. Along the way, they dive into Fiddler Wheated Bourbon, Toasted Rye, The Soloist, and the one everyone wants to hear about: the Big Green Egg Bourbon. Expect great stories, plenty of laughs, and a few questions that probably shouldn't have been asked.Follow us @thewhiskeyrockspodcast on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to keep the whiskey flowing and the fun going.Whiskey Rocks, Sip Hard!

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Alessio Bax is a remarkable Italian born classical pianist - a recitalist, a chamber musician, and a soloist. He's appeared with nearly 200 orchestras, including the New York, London, Royal, and St. Petersburg Philharmonics. He has collaborated with Joshua Bell and his wife, Lucille Chung, another world-class concert pianist, among many others. He's the founding Artistic Director of the London Festival of Chamber Music. He performs regularly at festivals all around the world including at Tanglewood. And he's on the piano faculty of the New England Conservatory.  My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet”, my recent release. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for Start Here Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Pillars Click here for Robert's Project Grand Slam Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ALESSIO:www.alessiobax.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com    

In this episode, Jonathan Stark—author of Hourly Billing is Nuts and host of Ditching Hourly—shares how a 2005 realization while managing a dev shop led him to reject hourly billing and pursue value-based fees. He explains how fixed or value-based pricing aligns incentives with clients, reduces micromanagement, and can dramatically improve income and quality of life. Jonathan discusses why optimizing employee utilization can be the wrong goal, proposing outcome-based incentives that reward efficiency and accurate estimating. He also addresses the fear professionals have of fixed pricing, how firms can transition without risking the whole business via a side offering or a skunkworks team, and why soloists can grow without hiring by charging more and building authority. He recommends starting with his free course at valuepricingbootcamp.com. 00:00 Meet Jonathan Stark 00:46 The Hourly Billing Epiphany 03:37 Discovering Value Pricing 05:45 Hiring for Outcomes 10:15 Contractor Risk and Fear 14:21 When to Quit Hourly 15:52 How Firms Can Transition 19:58 Resources and Bootcamp 21:33 Growing Without Hiring 25:04 Final Soloist Advice

The only human to free solo Yosemite's 3000-foot rock monolith, El Capitan. No rope, climbing alone. More people will walk on the moon than will do what Alex Honnold has done. His extremely rare skill and unmatched mental focus have helped make him climbing's transcendent, breakout star, inspiring millions around the world. This past January, Alex conquered a live, Netflix-documented free solo climb of Taipei 101, bringing the intensity of free soloing into an urban environment and unfolding the ascent in real time before a global audience. His feats have blown the doors wide open on the sport of climbing, placing him at the front of mainstream media like 60 Minutes, The New York Times, and the cover of National Geographic. In this interview, we talk about his perspective on courage, how having kids has changed him, and his thoughts on the future, legacy, and philanthropy. We also dive into the logistics behind climbing the TAIPEI 101 building for his project with NETFLIX, get his advice for first-time climbers, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

You probably know Lincoln Knowles from instagram. Last year he started posting a series called, “Free soloing a harder route everyday until I fall.” Thankfully, he did not deliver on that, but the series did propel him to viral stardom and built him a career as a free soloist.Since then he's made the first free solo ascent of Squawstruck, the longest sport climb in America, he's soloed as hard as 5.12b/c, and he's taken some of the world's best climbers with him.Today, he joins Josh to talk about the mental prep that goes into his daring ascents, and his Stonemasters style rockstar life.*Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):*- Lincoln's scariest moments- The best pro climbers to solo withJoin Patreon: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HEREVisit our podcast page: HERE

A cello career can begin in the most unlikely place and still end up on the world's biggest stages. We sit down with acclaimed cellist Seth Parker Woods, a fearless advocate for contemporary classical music and a leading voice for commissioning new works, to trace the real steps behind a life in music: the early spark, the teachers who mattered, and the moment the path starts to click.We talk about what draws him to living composers, why electronics and electroacoustic experimentation can expand the cello's voice, and how you build “performance practice” when a piece is brand new. Seth also gets candid about the parts musicians rarely say out loud, including what to do when you are committed to a piece that does not fully resonate, and why professionalism still means putting your best foot forward for first hearings and recordings.From there, we dig into his albums and the storytelling choices inside them. Seth shares the meaning behind From Ordinary Things, inspired by Toni Morrison's poem “Shelter,” and how works by André Previn, George Walker, and Tania León connect to lyricism, identity, and community. We also explore Difficult Grace, his genre-bending, autobiographical project that puts him on stage as cellist, narrator, and movement artist, and what that kind of production teaches you about freedom, pressure, and pivoting fast.We close with an honest conversation about representation, being a Black cellist in classical music, and why access to instruments, teachers, and school programs shapes the entire pipeline. If you care about the future of music education, new music, and sustainable musician careers, this one will stay with you. Subscribe, share this episode with a musician friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.For more information on Seth: https://sethparkerwoods.com/You can also find Seth on Instagram: @sethparkerwoodsIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠⁠⁠ Analytic Dreamz breaks down Drake's surprise triple-album drop on May 15, 2026, with ICEMAN, Maid of Honour, and Habibti simultaneously released to fulfill his Universal Music Group contract obligations. In this segment, Analytic Dreamz examines the projected first-week numbers: ICEMAN aiming for 480k–520k units, Maid of Honour 115k–135k, and Habibti 110k–130k, for a combined total of roughly 705k–785k units. We analyze the potential historic Billboard 200 achievement of occupying #1, #2, and #3 simultaneously under modern chart rules, and how this compares to past milestones by Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar.Analytic Dreamz also explores the business side: Drake's transition after completing the UMG deal while the label retains his valuable catalog, plus reports on his ongoing struggle to sell his $75 million Beverly Hills mansion amid rising mortgage rates and a cooling luxury market.Join Analytic Dreamz for a full breakdown of Drake's strategic dominance in the streaming era and what it means for his next chapter.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondanceToday on the Conversations on Dance podcast we are joined by Ariel Rose, choreographer and former soloist with Miami City Ballet. Ariel traces his path from Ballet Academy East to Boston Ballet and Richmond Ballet, ultimately landing at Miami City Ballet. He talks with us about how early exposure to live music, performing opportunities, and diverse choreographic processes shaped him. Rose talks about his choreographic journey including his work with Miami City Ballet and the New World Symphony, his approach to music selection, and details his new project Ballet Rose: Made in Miami. Don't miss Ballet Rose: Made in Miami, one night only on June 13 at the Florence Gould Theatre in New York City. Tickets and more details are available here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lalliancenewyork/2032602. Learn more on Ariel's website: https://www.balletrose.com/LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceCOD MerchListen to COD on YouTubeJoin our email listSponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

-- Opening song - "Let There Be Love" by Noah Aronson; performed by Temple Israel Cantorial Soloist Happie Hoffman Find sermons, music, conversations between clergy and special guests, and select Temple Israel University (TIU) classes – easily accessible to you through our podcast, Torah to the People. Learn more about Temple Israel-Memphis at timemphis.org.

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.In this Quick Sip, Trish sits down with Kate Cecil, the standout soloist from Center Grove High School's World Guard—known across the activity as the “yellow flag girl” from WGI Finals.Kate shares her journey from starting color guard in middle school to becoming a multi-year section leader and viral standout performer. She talks about being chosen as the soloist, handling the pressure of performing alone in a featured role, and what it felt like to gain recognition across the community.In this episode:Kate's 32 Count Life StoryHow she became the Center Grove soloistPerforming as the only featured yellow flag performerGoing viral at WGI FinalsAdvice for Scholastic World performersKey insight:“If you see someone performing and they're feeling it… it makes everything else forgivable.”Listen everywhere:https://plinkhq.com/i/1653637341?to=pageWatch more episodes:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL600p0k2IuT4vhEIgopl8XDO-pU3YOR77Shop Guard Closet:https://www.guardcloset.com

Alex Fiterstein is a virtuoso clarinetist. He was born in Belarus and raised in Israel. He's performed in recital, with orchestras, and with chamber music ensembles all over the world. As soloist he has appeared with a bunch of orchestras including the Czech, Israel and Vienna Chamber Orchestras, Belgrade Philharmonic, Tokyo Philharmonic, and the China National Symphony. He's performed at the Kennedy Center, the Louvre and Tokyo's Suntory Hall and with artists like Daniel Barenboim, Emanuel Ax and Pinchas Zukerman And he is a founder of the Zimro Project, which is dedicated to incorporating Jewish art music into chamber music programs.  My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet”, Robert's latest release. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Voices Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ALEX:www.fiterstein.org —--------------------------------------- ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“MI CACHIMBER ALL STARS” is the new, expanded version of Robert's single, “Mi Cachimber”, which he wrote for his father. Featuring Camila Cortina on Rhodes and Xito Lovell on trombone in addition to Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn, and Project Grand Slam's rhythm section. CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT RELEASE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's recent release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com    

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Tyler Donatelli, Principal Dancer, Houston Ballet⁠In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , the second in a special 4-part series with Houston Ballet & YAGP, host, Joanne Carey interviews one of Houston Ballet's principal dancers' Tyler Donatelli . Listen in as Tyler shares her journey from childhood dance enthusiast to professional ballet star. Discover insights on dedication, overcoming challenges, and the importance of versatility in dance. Tyler also talks about her experience with YAGP (Youth America Grand Prix) which led her to Houston Ballet where she is thriving in her role as Principal Dancer.Tyler says, "I feel not just one moment onstage defines me in my career, but rather every time I bow onstage." Houston Ballet is hosting the season's finals of YAGP May 10-18, 2026.Get Tickets here https://yagp.org/yagp-2026-houston-tx-finals/Tyler Donatelli was born in Huntington Beach, California and trained at the Southland Ballet Academy in Fountain Valley, CA.  She was the silver medal winner at 2012 Youth America Grand Prix as well as first prize in ballet at The Music Center Spotlight Awards 2012.   She joined Houston Ballet II in January 2013 and became an apprentice for Houston Ballet in 2014.  She continued her journey as a member of the Corps de Ballet in 2015, rising through the ranks with standout artistry and dedication. In 2017, she earned two promotions in one year — advancing to Demi Soloist in March and Soloist in September. She was then promoted to First Soloist in 2022.  Donatelli was promoted to Principal in December 2025.She has performed roles in Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker (Clara & Sugar Plum Fairy), Cinderella, Zodiac, Tapestry, Romeo and Juliet, Red Earth, and Giselle; Mark Morris' The Letter V ; George Balanchine's Serenade, Jewels, Stars and Stripes (Liberty Bell) and Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux; Trey McIntyre's Peter Pan (Tinkerbell); Justin Peck's Year of the Rabbit and Under the Folding Sky; John Neumeier's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Helena); Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling (Princess Louise) and Ben Stevenson's Coppélia (Swanhilda). She has had roles created on her in Stanton Welch's Zodiac, Just and Sparrow; Arthur Pita's Good Vibrations and Justin Peck's Reflections and Under the Folding Sky.Donatelli has danced in several tours including Stanton Welch's Swan Lake in Tokyo, Japan (2022), Dubai, UAE and Minneapolis, MN (2018); Stanton Welch's Velocity in Bonn and Tapestry in Ludwigshafen, Germany (2017); and Stanton Welch's world premiere of Just and Sons de L'âme and Trey McIntyre's In Dreams at Jacob's Pillow in Becket, MA (2018).  As part of the Company's 50th Anniversary in October of 2019, she traveled to New York City's City Center to reprise her original role in Justin Peck's Reflections.⁠“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real.

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He picked orchestra because he thought there would be drums and that mix-up changed his life. Cellist Tommy Mesa joins us to trace the real arc from an accidental start in Miami to major career milestones, including joining the Manhattan School of Music faculty, winning the Sphinx Competition, and earning top honors like the Avery Fisher Career Grant. Along the way, we talk about what makes a classical music career sustainable when you don't begin at age four and how the right environment can accelerate growth.We also get a front-row look at high-pressure professional life: Tommy shares what it's like to prepare massive repertoire on tight timelines, and he walks through the practice planning habits that keep him steady. We dig into competition preparation, performance anxiety, and why he believes you play your best when you focus on communicating ideas rather than chasing prizes. His advice is specific and usable, from writing a minute-by-minute practice plan to pairing technique work with the key demands of your current repertoire.Community is another big theme. We talk about the Sphinx Organization as more than a competition, the importance of mentorship and peer networks, and how identity and Cuban American family history shape the way Tommy approaches opportunity. We close with what's next for him, including commissioning new music like a Michael Abels cello concerto and an immigrant composer project designed for both concert programming and recording.Subscribe for more conversations for advancing cellists and serious classical musicians, share this with a friend who needs a practice reset, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Tommy's story hit closest to home for you?For more information on Tommy: https://tommymesa.com/You can also find Tommy on Facebook and Instagram: @Tommy_j_mesaYoutube: @TommyMesaIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondanceOn today's episode of "Conversations On Dance" we are joined by Royal Danish Ballet soloist Tobias Praetorius. He takes us on his journey as a young student falling in love with the theater, ultimately rising to the rank of soloist in the company, while coming to embrace and explore the company's rich Bournonville history. Tobi's own choreographic talents and love of Bournonville will converge when he will choreograph the lost second act of Bournonville's "Napoli" in an upcoming Royal Danish Ballet staging. Until then, you can catch him in regular performances with the company.LINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceCOD MerchListen to COD on YouTubeJoin our email listSponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jasmine Choi, praised as “The Goddess of Flute” by the Korea Times, has made a remarkable impact on the classical music world with her extraordinary talent and innovative approach to the flute. From her early days in a family steeped in music to her groundbreaking role as the first Asian woman to serve as Principal Flute of the Vienna Symphony, Jasmine's career has been marked by significant achievements. She has performed with prestigious ensembles worldwide and is celebrated for her acclaimed recordings and strong mentorship of young musicians.In this conversation, we explore Jasmine's journey from a young girl in Korea to a global soloist, her experiences at the Curtis Institute of Music and Juilliard, and the challenges she faced in pursuing her passion. Jasmine shares insights into her unique teaching style, her approach to social media, and her deep commitment to making classical music accessible to a broader audience. With stories that resonate deeply, her journey offers inspiration and valuable lessons for anyone pursuing their dreams in the arts.Would you like more inspirational stories, suggestions, insights, and a place to continue the conversations with other listeners? Visit anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com to learn more! As a Contributing Listener of "Anthony Plog on Music," you'll have access to extra premium content and benefits including: Extra Audio Content: Only available to Contributing Listeners. Podcast Reflections: Tony's written recaps and thoughts on past interviews, including valuable tips and suggestions for students. Ask Me Anything: Both as written messages and occasional member-only Zoom sessions. The Show's Discord Server: Where conversations about interviews, show suggestions, and questions happen. It's a great place to meet other listeners and chat about all things music! Can I just donate instead of subscribing? Absolutely! Cancel at anytime and easily resubscribe when you want all that extra content again. Learn more about becoming a Contributing Listener @ anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com!

For decades, the narrative surrounding schizophrenia has focused almost exclusively on controlling symptoms. But with no cure, can someone actually get better? Recovery in the context of schizophrenia isn't about the absence of symptoms. It's a deeply personal process — one that centers on restoring hope, self-determination, and a meaningful life, even when hallucinations, delusions, and setbacks continue to exist. In this episode, host Rachel Star Withers, who lives openly with schizophrenia, and co-host Gabe Howard explore what recovery really means for people with serious mental illness. From clinical symptom remission and functional abilities to redefining purpose and identity, they unpack how recovery can look — and why it rarely fits the “back to normal” expectation held by loved ones and society. Later in the episode, Dr. Mark Ragins, who is a pioneer and leading voice in person-centered, recovery-based psychiatry, joins the conversation. Listener takeaways  why people — not illness — should be at the center of treatment how recovery can include setbacks and still be real progress how the psychosis triangle explains both breakdown and healing how relationships can stabilize psychosis even when symptoms persist Listen now as this episode challenges outdated ideas of recovery, validating lived experience and showing how a meaningful life is possible with schizophrenia, symptoms and all. Our guest, Mark Ragins, MD, has been a psychiatrist for 40 years, working in community mental health centers, as the Medical Director for 27 years at the Mental Health America Village in Long Beach, California, an award-winning model of recovery-based mental health services, as the students' psychiatrist at Cal State Long Beach, and on street medicine teams working with homeless people on the streets throughout LA county. His book, “Journeys Beyond the Frontier: A Rebellious Guide to Psychosis and Other Extraordinary Experiences,” is based on true stories of working with some of the most underserved and difficult-to-engage people in our community. Countless people have come to experience the work being done at the Village firsthand and Mark has given hundreds of presentations and lectures to wide-ranging audiences nationally and internationally. He is one of the true pioneers and leaders of person-centered, recovery-based psychiatry. Many of his writings are posted online at markragins.com, including his short book A Road to Recovery. He was also featured in Steve Lopez's book The Soloist. Over the years, Mark has won a number of awards, including from the American Psychiatric Association, the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, NAMI, and Mental Health Advocacy Services. Our host, Rachel Star Withers, (Link: www.rachelstarlive.com) is an entertainer, international speaker, video producer, and schizophrenic. She has appeared on MTV's Ridiculousness, TruTV, NBC's America's Got Talent, Marvel's Black Panther, TUBI's #shockfight, Goliath: Playing with Reality, and is the host of the HealthLine podcast “Inside Schizophrenia”. She grew up seeing monsters, hearing people in the walls, and having intense urges to hurt herself. Rachel creates videos documenting her schizophrenia, ways to manage, and letting others like her know they are not alone and can still live an amazing life. She has created a kid's mental health comic line, The Adventures of ____. (Learn more at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Fearless-Unstoppable-Light-Ambitious/dp/B0FHWK4ZHS ) Fun Fact: She has wrestled alligators. Our cohost, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about solo gaming, especially as it pertains to Tales of the Old West00.00.40: Introductions00.02.30: Welcome and thank you to our new patron: Shaky T (Simon)00.03.59: Slightly unscheduled Old West (Marches) news 00.10.00: World of Gaming: Blades ‘68 from Evil Hat; Tiny Defenders trauma therapy RPG out of Palestine; Traveller: Cluster Truck 00.30.28: Going Solo (we mention Beyond Cataclysm; Frank; and The Soloist)01.11.53: Next time and Goodbye Effekt is brought to you by Effekt Publishing. Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing.Like what we do?Sign up for updates on Tales of the Old West via our new website and download Tales of the Old West QuickDraw available for free on DriveThru. The core rules are now available on DriveThru too.Put our brand on your face! (and elsewhere)Buy pdfs via our DriveThru Affiliate linkLeave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind our Actual Play recordings on effektap ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

One of the most successful Arizonans in classical music is mezzo-soprano Angela Brower. She is featured on Mozart opera recordings with the Metropolitan Opera's music director and sings the Mozart Requiem this month with the Tucson Symphony. A week prior to that she joins the same orchestra in the solo cantata Cléopâtre by Berlioz. Michael Keelan talked with her about the concerts conducted by José Luis Gomez. https://www.tucsonsymphony.org/event/debussy-la-mer-2026/2026-01-23/ https://www.tucsonsymphony.org/event/mozart-requiem/2026-01-31/1/

A cello can feel like an escape, a calling, and eventually a limb. That's how Johannes Moser describes the moment the instrument clicked for him and why, decades later, he still loves the daily work most players dread. Our conversation traces his path from messy youth concerts and amateur orchestras to major stages, revealing how real leadership grows when the horn enters early, the violas miss a cue, and the soloist still carries the story.We dig into what actually sustains a modern career: commissions that energize seasons, manuscripts that change how you read the classics, and the habit of talking with audiences as openly as you play. Johannes explains how performers like Casals and Rostropovich expanded the cello's possibilities and how today's social media era risks trading depth for dazzle. His antidote is simple and demanding—feed your inner life with books and theater, cultivate personal relationships that lead to invitations, and practice with curiosity so conviction can bloom on stage.Along the way, Johannes shares why new music keeps Dvorak and Schumann fresh, how shared ownership of premieres strengthens the repertoire, and what “productive doubt” looks like in the practice room. He also offers grounded advice for young players navigating a noisy landscape: value the people in the room over the algorithm, and let your voice—not just your velocity—set you apart. If you're hungry for a clear, human blueprint to grow artistry, connect with listeners, and build a resilient life in music, this conversation will meet you where you are and push you forward.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more musicians can find it.For more information on Johannes Moser: https://www.johannes-moser.com/You can also find Johannes on Instagram and Facebook: @cellistjohannesmoserIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

"Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guests, Skylar Brandt and Vladimir RumyanstevIn this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey engages with Skylar Brandt, a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, and her fiancé, pianist Vladimir Rumyantsev. They discuss their artistic journeys, the cultural differences in music and dance education, and how they met through their shared passion for the arts. The conversation delves into the emotional experience of performing, the creative process behind choreography, and the significance of art in serving humanity. They also explore their future aspirations, including the idea of incorporating their artistry into their wedding celebration.Skylar Brandt began her training at the age of six at Scarsdale Ballet Studio. She attended the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre from 2005-2009. Brandt was a silver medalist at Youth America Grand Prix in 2004 and 2008. Brandt joined ABT II in 2009, became an apprentice with ABT in 2010, and joined the corps de ballet in 2011. She was promoted to Soloist in 2015 and to Principal in 2020. Among her leading roles with the Company are Giselle in Giselle, Medora in Le Corsaire, Kitri in Don Quixote, Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Gamzatti in La Bayadere, Olga in Onegin, Clara, the Princess in The Nutcracker, Young Jane in Jane Eyre, Columbine in Harlequinade, Princess Praline in Whipped Cream, the Lead Maiden in Firebird, the Golden Cockerel in The Golden Cockerel, and roles in The Green Table, Pillar of Fire, The Sleeping Beauty, Raymonda Divertissements, Sinfonietta, Symphonic Variations, and AFTERITE to name a few. Brandt was awarded a 2013 Princess Grace Foundation-USA Dance Fellowship. That same year, she was featured in the movie “Ballet's Greatest Hits”. In 2018, Brandt was the recipient of an unprecedented Special Jury Award for her performances on the Russian television show “Big Ballet”. In 2022, Brandt was named to the renowned "Forbes 30 Under 30" list of most influential leaders and entrepreneurs.https://www.skylarbrandt.com/ Vladimir Rumyantsev  is an internationally acclaimed pianist. At just seven years old, he made his debut at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory where he won Moscow's Glinka competition.Rumyantsev received his foundational training at the Gnessin Moscow Special School for Music under Mikhail Khokhlov and later studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Sergey Dorensky, Alexander Bakhchiev, Elena Sorokina, Pavel Nersessian and Nikolai Lugansky. He earned advanced degrees at the Mannes School of Music in New York under Pavlina Dokovska and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at The Hartt School under the mentorship of Jose Ramos Santana.Rumyantsev has performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as the Moscow Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Covent Garden, the Mariinsky Theatre, New York City Center, The Kennedy Center, to name a few. His performances led to collaborations with the Mariinsky Ballet. The New York Times describes his playing of Beethoven's Diabelli Variations as “excellent,” and The Wall Street Journal noting his “potent” interpretation.In 2024 he recorded "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Sean Hickey for solo piano. Most recently, Rumyantsev toured the world as a solo artist with Twyla Tharp Dance for her Diamond Jubilee and is producing his own concerts of piano and dance alongside Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Skylar Brandt. https://vladimirrumyantsev.com/“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Joanne on Instagram @DanceTalkwithJoanneCarey Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share. Please leave us review about our podcast! “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey"Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

Grace Park is an extraordinary violinist who is celebrated for her artistry, passion and virtuosity. She's both a soloist and a chamber musician. She was the winner of the Naumburg International Violin Competition. She's performed with Yo-Yo Ma. She's played at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall and many other venues. And She's the recently appointed Concertmaster of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.My featured song is “Tessa”, from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH GRACE:www.graceparkviolin.com----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Tamar Sagiv is an Israeli-born cellist and composer. Her work explores themes of memory, identity, and emotional resonance. She is the recipient of the Zubin Mehta Certificate of Honour, in addition to an award from the America-Israel Cultural Foundation. She's performed as a soloist with orchestras in Israel and Germany, and at venues including Lincoln Center and Alice Tully Hall. She's also recorded several broadcasts for the Israeli National Radio, and she's performed in festivals across Israel, Europe, and the U.S. Last August she released her first album, “Shades Of Mourning”.My featured song is “Tree Of Life”, from the album PGS 7 by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH TAMAR:www.tamarsagiv.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST RELEASE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Marina Chiche is a renowned French classical concert violinist. She's also a musicologist, a radio host, a speaker, and an author. She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician at venues including the Berlin Philharmonie, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, and the National Concert Hall in Beijing. She has a focus on great female artists of the past, and she strives to promote French culture beyond its borders. My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur”, from the album Spring Dance by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—-----------------------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------CONNECT WITH MARINA:www.marina-chiche.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST SINGLE:“MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's latest release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars.CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—---------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLE“MI CACHIMBER” is Robert's recent single. It's Robert's tribute to his father who played the trumpet and loved Latin music.. Featuring world class guest artists Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhornCLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINKCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------ROBERT'S LATEST ALBUM:“WHAT'S UP!” is Robert's latest compilation album. Featuring 10 of his recent singles including all the ones listed below. Instrumentals and vocals. Jazz, Rock, Pop and Fusion. “My best work so far. (Robert)”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com  

Jamiel Devernay-Laurence has a dance brain, but also a business brain. Founder, artistic director and enthusiastic compere of the ever-growing series of Ballet Nights events, he has also created the production house Fundamentally Dance. Having danced with Scottish Ballet, Jamiel then parlayed his energy into Ballet Nights, taking its programmes of dance into big London venues like Cadogan Hall and the Ministry of Sound nightclub, and to international editions. New events are in the works, and Jamiel's ballet evangelism knows no bounds – why shouldn't ballet play the biggest stadiums? Jamiel Devernay-Laurence is an acclaimed creative arts producer, choreographer, filmmaker and entrepreneur. Through his production house, Fundamentally Dance, and the performance umbrella Ballet Nights, he curates and produces high-impact programmes of ballet and contemporary dance across the UK and beyond. A former Soloist with Scottish Ballet, he has earned critical acclaim and a nomination for the Innovation Award at the 2024 Stage Awards in recognition of his dynamic approach to developing exciting new ideas in performing arts. An Evening With Matthew Ball is at the Susie Sainsbury Theatre, London on 14 December: https://www.fundamentallydance.com/an-evening-with-matthew-ballBallet Nights New Year's Day Concert is at Cadogan Hall, London: https://www.balletnights.com/new-years-dayWhy Dance Matters is a dance podcast featuring inspiring conversations with extraordinary people from the world of dance and beyond. Hosted by David Jays, editor of Dance Gazette, this podcast explores how dance shapes lives and why it matters to us all. Brought to you by the RAD, which inspires the world to dance, these insightful stories will surprise and delight. Tune in and discover more on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,' American pianist and Cliburn bronze medalist Evren Ozel joins the Vienna Radio Symphony and conductor Howard Griffiths for a recording of two Mozart Piano Concerti. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

Interview Date: May 11th, 2025Houston Ballet soloist Jacquelyn Long traces her path from living-room pliés with her mom (a former pro) to summer intensives, HBII, and the main company. She shares how relationships and coachability shaped her trajectory, why modern/contemporary versatility now matters as much as classical technique, and how social media helps—but shouldn't replace—the messy, vital process. We dig into audition materials, the “right” photos, favorite roles (Sylvia! Cinderella!), life as a working ballerina (weekly schedule, contracts, AGMA, benefits), pointe-shoe realities, nerves and mindset, longevity habits, and her growing passion for choreography. Plus: where to see her onstage next and practical encouragement for dancers finding their own path.Show Notes:(0:41) - Intro & bio; welcome Jacquelyn Long (2:20) - How she started; early training at home (2:24) - Mom steps back; Janina trains until 11 (3:14) - Houston Ballet intensives begin at 14 (5:31) - “Go where you're liked” scholarships lesson (6:49) - Relationships, coachability, work ethic matter(12:20) - Be versatile: modern/contemporary equals ballet (14:03) - Social media's role; process over perfection (16:03) - Audition toolkit: video, resume, show both styles (18:49) - Best photos: true headshot, first arabesque (20:32) - Favorite roles; Sylvia, Cinderella, new premieres (22:21) - Business mindset: many paths, trust timing (25:38) - Next chapter: choreography alongside performing (45:16) - Contracts, AGMA, pay cadence, key benefits(54:55) - Pointe shoes: custom Bloch, company-paid(57:46) - Final advice; where to see Houston BalletBiography:Jacquelyn Long began her ballet training under the direction of her mother, Suzanne Lownsbury, and Janina Michalski at Ballet Virginia. In 2010, she joined Houston Ballet II (HBII). After two years in the second company, Jacquelyn joined Houston Ballet as a Corps de Ballet member in 2012. Ms. Long was promoted to Soloist in 2016.Ms. Long has performed leading roles such as the title role in Stanton Welch's Sylvia; Hermia in John Neumeier's A Midsummer Night's Dream; Gamzatti in Stanton Welch's La Bayadère; Myrtha in Stanton Welch's Giselle; Sugar Plum Fairy and Clara in Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker; Valencienne in Ronald Hynd's The Merry Widow; Carabosse and Princess Florine in Ben Stevenson's The Sleeping Beauty; Snow Queen in Ben Stevenson's The Nutcracker; Miranda in Stanton Welch's Romeo and Juliet.  She has also danced featured roles in George Balanchine's Serenade, Emeralds, Concerto Barocco, and Symphony in C; Jiří Kylián's Stepping Stones, Dreamtime, and Wings of Wax; Justin Peck's Year of the Rabbit and Under the Folding Sky; William Forsythe's Artifact Suite and In the middle somewhat elevated; Jorma Elo's ONE/end/ONE; Jerome Robbin's Fancy Free; Stanton Welch's Divergence, Paquita, Velocity, Maninyas, Tapestry, and Son of Chamber Symphony.Ms. Long was also featured in the Dancer's Spotlight of the 2013 October/November issue of Pointe Magazine and in the 2013 February issue of Dance Spirit Magazine.Connect on Social Media:Website - https://www.houstonballet.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jac_long/

A sacred plant, a living coastline, and a cello that sings in two voices—Sweetgrass brings them together with uncommon clarity. The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith to share how a pandemic idea turned into an immersive album where Mohawk language, indigenous song forms, and contemporary classical textures breathe the same air. Dawn traces her journey from conservatory training to a compositional practice grounded in Mohawk heritage, storytelling, and soundscapes that fold in blues, meditative space, and rock energy. Wilhelmina reflects on early breakthroughs at Curtis, a life-shaping stint in George Crumb's experimental lab, and the chamber instincts that make her a natural collaborator. Together they unpack the title track's symbolism—sweetgrass as strength and tenderness—and the craft behind multitracking cello lines that anticipate each other's rubato, merging voice and instrument into a single, human pulse. We go inside key works, including We Enter Together and Decolonization, a gripping solo journey that threads a healing song, a women's stomp dance, blues gestures, and a Hendrix-tinted national anthem to reframe what “American music” can hold. The conversation widens into a practical guide for making records today: funding with grants and community programs, choosing the right hall and producer, navigating label partnerships, owning your masters, and prioritizing digital releases when physical CDs gather dust. At heart, this is about why artists still record: to plant repertoire for younger players, to carry culture forward with respect, and to keep curiosity at the center of the craft. If you care about new music, indigenous voices, recording workflows, or the evolving music industry, this story offers both inspiration and a roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves the cello, and leave a review with the track that stayed with you.For more information on Wilhelmina Smith: https://www.wilhelminasmith.com/bio.htmlFor more information on Dawn Avery: https://www.dawnavery.com/You can also find Wilhelmina and Dawn on Instagram and Facebook: @dawnaveryartist @wscelloIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

BACKGROUND: US NAVY AVIATION RESCUE SWIMMER ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE OPERATOR SOLO EVEREST SUMMITEER AND SURVIVOR : Author, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker CHRIST FOLLOWER - HUSBAND - FATHER 1ST PODCAST APPEARANCE BOOK:BLIND DESCENT RECAP HIGHLIGHTS FAITH REDEMPTION NEAR DEATH BLIND DESCENSION DOWN MT EVEREST HOW COMMON IS SNOW BLINDNESS? HAS THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ANYONE ELSE?BOOK:BLOODLINE OF REDEMPTION NON-FICTION MILITARY THRILLERSet against the backdrop of escalating U.S.–Russia tensions, Bloodline of Redemption follows a rogue Russian submarine on a covert nuclear mission aimed at the Pacific Northwest. When Russian operatives target an American aircrew on U.S. soil, Brody Hayes—a Navy special operations veteran and mountaineer—must fight to protect his daughter amid the deadly wilderness of the CascadesBloodline of Redemption is a high-stakes military thriller that weaves real-world naval operations, combat rescue missions, and mountaineering survival into a suspense-filled race against timeWHY NOW WITH THIS BOOK?WHAT CHAPTER WAS MORE MOVING OR HIT DIFFERENT WHEN WRITING?WHY MORE REALISTIC & POSSIBLE TODAY?REAL CLASSIFIED MISSION SETS FROM 1997? TAKE US THRU SOME OF THOSE??WHAT ARE LIFE LESSONS APPLICABLE FOR THE CIVILIAN/Non-MILITARY AUDIENCE?BOND STRENGTHENED BETWEEN FATHER AND DAUGHTERFAITH PARALLELS?WHAT CAN DADS USE FROM THIS BOOK TO BUILD BOND WITH their OWN DAUGHTER ?WHAT IS A VALUABLE LIFE LESSON MEN WILL RESONATE WITH AND APPLY?

Team Dynamics - The Soloist - Mike CohnIt's always great when a high performer joins a team. A true star can elevate everyone through their attitude, ability, and commitment.Think of them like a brilliant musician in a band—a lead guitarist or vocalist who's not just talented, but who listens, collaborates, and knows how to bring out the best in everyone else. They don't just shine—they make the whole group sound better.But sometimes, the high-performing teammate turns out to be more comfortable as a soloist.Soloists want to stand out—but often at the expense of the ensemble. They can sometimes play over others, ignore the rhythm of the group, and expect the spotlight on every track. They might be technically excellent, but they're out of sync.These kinds of high performers sometimes overvalue their individual contribution and subtly (or not-so-subtly) expect special treatment: the final say in decisions, the best projects, or freedom from feedback and constraints. When they take risks and things go wrong, they assume their talent will shield them—leaving the rest of the team to clean up after the show.The difference between a true bandmate and a soloist isn't skill—it's orientation. One makes the team tighter. The other plays their own set.That's where the Scrum Master comes in.A good Scrum Master notices when someone's out of sync and steps in early—before the rhythm breaks.Rather than act on their own opinion, the Scrum Master should have the private conversations necessary to confirm that the rest of the team also feels the soloist is throwing off their rhythm.If the feeling is widespread, then the Scrum Master should have a private conversation with the soloist about any behavior that is detrimental to the team. If, for example, a diva is ignoring what the team selected during sprint planning and instead chooses to work on pet projects, the diva needs to understand that's not acceptable.If a private conversation doesn't help, the Scrum Master can escalate the problem to the solist's functional manager. Consider including the soloist in that conversation so that there's no miscommunication and everyone is on the same page.Don't let one person throw off the rhythm of the whole team. To succeed with agile, we don't need virtuosos; we need great bands.How to connect with AgileDad:- [website] https://www.agiledad.com/- [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/- [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/- [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

In this 100th episode, we welcome two-time Oscar nominated cinematographer Seamus McGarvey, ASC, BSC. Seamus has shot films including High Fidelity, The Hours, Atonement, The Soloist, We Need to Talk About Kevin, The Avengers, Anna Karenina, Fifty Shades of Grey, Nocturnal Animals, The Accountant, The Greatest Showman, and Die My Love. In our chat, Seamus shares his origin story, about his longtime collaboration with Lynne Ramsay, insights into shooting on 35mm, and about the making of Die My Love. He also offers recommendations for the next generation of creators.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:UDC-4K: More than just an average 12G-SDI and HDMI up/down/cross converterAJA's newest Mini-Converter boasts powerful 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 I/O, 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD scaling, frame sync, frame rate conversion, and more. Unlocking an expansive range of conversion possibilities, UDC-4K enables teams to get disparate sources into a common format and timing reference. Explore how UDC-4K solves some of the most common production and post challenges.TMO Presents…The Making Of “Halloween”: An Exclusive Evening with Dean Cundey, ASC, CSCWednesday, Oct. 29 | Los Angeles Join us in-person for a conversation with legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, ASC, CSC as he discusses his work on the landmark horror film!ZEISS Cinema Showroom | 5:00 - 8:00pm PDTFree tickets available hereNext-Gen DIY Storage, UnleashedThe OWC Express 1M2 80G delivers over 6000 MB/s real-world performance using the latest USB4 v2 (80 Gb/s) interface, with Thunderbolt 5 compatibility for next-gen workflows. Choose a ready-to-run or DIY enclosure—upgradeable to 8 TB using NVMe M.2 SSDs. Its passive heatsink design ensures silent, consistent speeds, all in a bus-powered, palm-sized form factor. Explore hereIntroducing Ninja TX:Introducing Ninja TX, the all-new addition to the Ninja family. It's equipped with 12G-SDI and HDMI, so now you can monitor & record from any pro camera to ultra-fast CFexpress media or external USB-C storage. You also get built in Wi-Fi for C2C workflows and AirGluTM timecode for multicam projects, all in a lightweight, compact 5-inch form factor. Atomos Ninja TX is available for pre-order for only $999 at Videoguys.com. Learn more hereVimeo NYC Event:Thursday, Oct. 23 | Florence Gould TheaterA night of inspiring Vimeo Staff Picks + live filmmaker commentary!6:30pm Doors7:30 - 9pm Films + commentary 9:00 - 11pm Reception - free drinks + bites!Free Passes herePost|Production World NY 2025:We're proud to support Post|Production World NY 2025, October 22–23 at NAB Show New York. Join editors, filmmakers, and creators for two days of expert-led sessions in color grading, cinematography, workflows, and creative AI. Save 15% with code FMCP15. Get your pass herePodcast Rewind:Oct 2025 - Ep. 99…Advertise in “The Making Of” and reach 250K filmmakers, TV production pros, and content creators each week. For more info, email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

Damon gets to talk to I-Jen about Taiwan, teaching, Pasic 50, Mister Rogers, and so much more. There's also segments like gig alerts, educational spotlights, music news, and others. 

“Begrudging Journey to Compassion: Confessions of a Recalcitrant Pastor” Sunday, October 5, 2025, 10:50 am I knew directly after the election when some folks were talking about building bridges and understanding the other side that strategically and spiritually this was the right way to go—or would be. I also knew I couldn't go there in that moment. But right now, compassion and a different kind of role for us as people of faith feel like, maybe, our only hope. And a powerful invitation to lead. Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Maria G, Worship Associate; Liz Strand, Trustee; Reiko Oda Lane, organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, director; Morgen Warner, Soloist; Bill Ganz, pianist Shulee Ong; Eric Shackelford; Eli Boshears, Camera Operators; Desired Effect, sound; Alicia Cover, Order of Service; Kelvin Jones, Jose Matias Pineda, and Francisco Castellanos, Sextons; Athena Papadakos, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

“Begrudging Journey to Compassion: Confessions of a Recalcitrant Pastor” Sunday, October 5, 2025, 10:50 am I knew directly after the election when some folks were talking about building bridges and understanding the other side that strategically and spiritually this was the right way to go—or would be. I also knew I couldn't go there in that moment. But right now, compassion and a different kind of role for us as people of faith feel like, maybe, our only hope. And a powerful invitation to lead. Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Maria G, Worship Associate; Liz Strand, Trustee; Reiko Oda Lane, organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, director; Morgen Warner, Soloist; Bill Ganz, pianist Shulee Ong; Eric Shackelford; Eli Boshears, Camera Operators; Desired Effect, sound; Alicia Cover, Order of Service; Kelvin Jones, Jose Matias Pineda, and Francisco Castellanos, Sextons; Athena Papadakos, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist, Pablo Ferrández. Pablo has been working all over the world as an international soloist. He shares about the experience of being born into a musical family and named after his father's idol, Pablo Casals. He also talks about what its been like to build an international career over the past decade, become a Sony recording artist, and he shares details about recording his latest album, "Moonlight Variations."For more information on Pablo: https://www.pabloferrandez.com/You can also find Pablo on Instagram: @pabloferrandez.cellist     and Youtube: @pabloferrandezIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

In this gripping season finale of Season 9 from The Fine Line, we hear from Jason Dunlop, a Jackson Hole local who's been going on solo snowmobile missions deep into the Wyoming backcountry for more than 15 years. In March 2025, his string of successful adventures came to a crashing halt, leading to a complicated rescue that revealed many difficult lessons. The episode covers several topics, such as: emergency satellite texting via an iPhone; how and when to call for help; the dangers of complacency; and how SAR missions are never easy, even when they might appear to be on paper. Interview by Matt Hansen. Editing and sound by Melinda Binks. This story was recorded in the studios of KHOL 89.1 FM. The Fine Line theme song is by Anne and Pete Sibley, with additional music provided by Ben Winship. Original artwork by Jen Reddy Ink. This episode is sponsored by Arc'teryx.

Order of Service: - Prelude - The Confession of Sin (p. 109) - Hymn 65 - Praise To the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation - The Versicles (pp. 109-110) - The Invitatory (p. 110) - The Venite Exultemus (p. 111) - Psalm 42, sung as Hymn 462, As After the Water-Brooks: v. 1 Soloist, v. 2 Choir, v. 3, 4 All - Jeremiah 17:13-14 - Galatians 5:15-24 - Choral Anthem: If You Love Me: If you love Me, Keep My commandments; And I will ask the Father, And He will give you another comforter, To be with you forever. This is the Spirit, The Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot know; But you can know him because He abides with you, And He will be in you, and He will be in you. If you love Me, Keep My commandments, If you love Me. - Philip M. Young - Luke 17:11-19: Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan. So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.” - Hymn 462 - As After the Water-Brooks Panteth - Sermon - Hymn 43 - Holy God, We Praise Thy Name: 1 All, 2 Women, 3 Men, 4 All, 5 Women, 6 Men, 7 All - The Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (pp. 116-117) - The Lord's Prayer (p. 117) - The Collect (pp. 118-119) - Hymn 63 - Now Thank We All Our God - Hymn 598 - On My Heart Imprint Thine Image - Announcement: Dr. Gene Pfeifer, President - Special Recognition: Exceptional Service to Bethany Award - Mr. William Overn - Remarks by Mr. Lyle Fahning Service Participants: Chaplain Don Moldstad (Preacher), Nathan Nikoley (Organist), BLC Concert Choir (Choral Group), Prof. David Paulson (Choir Director)

Guests - Lex Dorohoy and Amy TullyHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 233 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we tackle a tricky topic - how many solos does a dancer really need? IDA judges and dance educators Lex Dorohoy and Amy Tully join us to break it down and reveal the ideal number of solos for a successful season.Topics Include: The benefits of doing multiple solos The challenges that come with doing multiple solos What the judges really think when the same dancer comes out on stage again and againHelp support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Seasons 4 through 7. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearDiscounted IDA Online CritiqueGroup Zoom check-ins 3x per season with Courtney Ortiz!Your support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceLex Dorohoy - @alexadorohoy_Amy Tully - @amyttullyThis episode is sponsored by:YoungArtsApplications are open for the 2026 National YoungArts Competition, available for artists ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12. Deadline to apply is October 8th, 2025. Learn more at www.YoungArts.orgJoin our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show

Raj Singh's career trajectory exemplifies the essence of innovation and adaptability in the tech industry. As the VP of Product at Mozilla, he has successfully transitioned from founding startups to leading product initiatives that leverage artificial intelligence for practical applications. His journey began with the acquisition of his startup, Pulse, which focused on AI-driven meeting summarization, and has continued through notable ventures such as Tempo AI and AllTheCooks. Raj's ability to identify consumer pain points and create solutions that enhance productivity and user experience has been a hallmark of his approach, demonstrating the importance of empathy in product development. Throughout his career, Raj has emphasized the significance of resilience and learning from failure. His experiences in various tech domains, from mobile browsers to community-driven applications, have equipped him with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the industry. He advocates for a mindset that embraces obstacles as stepping stones to success, encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to focus on solving real problems for users. This philosophy not only drives his work at Mozilla but also inspires others to pursue their passions with determination and creativity. For those looking to explore innovative solutions in the realm of website design, Raj's latest project, Soloist, offers an exciting opportunity. Soloist is designed to empower users, particularly small business owners and solopreneurs, by simplifying the website creation process through AI-driven tools. To learn more about Soloist and Raj's other initiatives, you can visit his Linktree where you'll find valuable resources and insights into his work and contributions to the tech community. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alban Gerhardt. Alban is enjoying a 35 year career as an International Soloist and Chamber Musician. Having performed with most of the major American and European orchestras, Alban shares stories going back to his roots, growing up as a young child fascinated by classical music in a musical environment, with a father who was a violinist in the Berlin Philharmonic. He talks about how he has built an international career over several decades, despite the fact that the cello was not his first love, and he offers his advice to young musicians hoping to follow in his footsteps, and much more. For more information on Alban: https://albangerhardt.com/You can also find Alban on Instagram and Facebook: @albancelloIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

Our great friend, and one of our most frequent guests over the years, legendary songwriter #MartinPage joins us to talk about his latest solo album “The First And Last Freedom.”We also get into the classic stories of Martin writing the music for #Starship's “We Built This City” and #Heart's “These Dreams”, plus many more iconic collaborations that have yielded timeless hits!

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Alisa is enjoying a career as an international soloist and chamber musician. In this interview, she shares what the experience of being recognized with a MacArthur “genius grant” Fellowship in 2011 was like, and how it impacted her career. She also talks about how she grew up surrounded by music, never had any doubt she wanted to be a professional cellist, her advice for building an international career and much more! For more information on Alisa: https://alisaweilerstein.com/You can also find Alisa on Instagram and Facebook: @alisaweilersteinIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com