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Legend of the Bones is a hybrid of dark fantasy audio drama and old school solo Dungeons & Dragons. A story where the roll of the bones determines all. None shall escape the destiny of bone... Unexpected encounters... Audio credits: Intro & Main Theme: Cold Northern Stars by imaginerum https://tunetank.com/tracks/2290-cold-northern-stars Part 1a: The Distant Sun by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/the-distant-sun Released under CC-BY 4.0 Part 1b: The Fall Sun by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/the-fall Released under CC-BY 4.0 Part 2a: This Too Shall Pass by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/this-too-shall-pass Released under CC-BY 4.0 Part 2b & 3a: The Encounter by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/the-encounter Released under CC-BY 4.0 Part 3a: The Spaces Between by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/the-spaces-between Released under CC-BY 4.0 Behind the Screen: Moving Picture Atmosphere 014 https://soundcloud.com/royaltyfreebackgroundmusic/creative-commons-music-4099/sets Incidental sound effects sourced from www.freesound.org & www.freesfx.co.uk & www.zapsplat.com Voice Actors Waormund was voiced by J. Brandon Paine https://soundcloud.com/joshua-paine-319025843 Canute was voiced by Jon Cohen https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/ & https://taleofthemanticore.blogspot.com/ Post Roll Promo Octopod Resources https://legendofthebones.blogspot.com
The Runner side of The Spaces Between, which includes a current for each faction
The first batch of currents for the Corp in The Spaces Between
Ceri interviews Gemma Rolls-Bentley, a curator and art advisor focused on LGBTQIA+ art and artists. From life in Sheffield to curating global exhibitions and authoring a groundbreaking book on queer art, Gemma shares invaluable insights on navigating the art world, building a portfolio career, and championing diversity in the creative industry. This episode is a must listen for artists, curators, and art enthusiasts seeking inspiration and practical advice on making their mark in the contemporary art scene. KEY TAKEAWAYS Building a portfolio career in the arts requires adaptability, diverse skills, and a willingness to take on various roles from curation to consulting and teaching. Social media, particularly Instagram, has become a crucial tool for artists to connect with curators and collectors, serving as a digital portfolio. When commissioning independent curators, it's essential to be clear about project goals, provide fair compensation, and consider all aspects of the curator's involvement. Gemma stresses the importance of having clear criteria for accepting projects, balancing factors like brand impact, financial reward, personal passion, and learning opportunities. The art world needs urgent attention to funding issues, with a call for unlocking new sources of support and making art more relevant to potential donors and businesses. Tokenistic representation of marginalised groups in the art world remains a problem, with a need for more meaningful, year-round inclusion and fair compensation for diverse voices. Gemma's book "Queer Art: From Canvas to Club and the Spaces Between" fills a gap in art literature, offering a comprehensive global survey of LGBTQIA+ art over the past 50 years. BEST MOMENTS "I wanted people within the queer community who don't know about art or aren't in the art world to be able to pick up this book and see that there is art about us that speaks to our experience." "I think social media is a great tool that we didn't have 10 years ago. So I think leaning into that as annoying as it can seem, you know, I definitely have a love hate relationship with social media, mostly hate." "I think part of it is having the confidence and like knowing that you should just try and apply for stuff and whether you sort of tick all the boxes or not, I think that's definitely a gendered thing as well." "I love to hear you speak and talk about wanting and knowing that you're capable of doing something. It's so brilliant to hear women say that." "Pay them properly and be really clear and honest with yourself about what your goals are for the project before you write the brief." "I think it's for a curator as well to know that those are the things to ask and, and outline and be really, really clear on." "I think at the moment something I'm just thinking about a lot is funding, you know, I think with our new government in the UK, you know, potentially is going to look a bit better in terms of public funding." EPISODE RESOURCES "Queer Art: From Canvas to Club and the Spaces Between" by Gemma Rolls-Bentley Instagram @gemmarollsbentley www.gemmaRollsBentley.com PODCAST HOST BIO With over 30 years in the art world, Ceri has worked closely with leading artists and arts professionals, managed public and private galleries and charities, and curated more than 250 exhibitions and events. She sold artworks to major museums and private collectors and commissioned thousands of works across diverse media, from renowned artists such as John Akomfrah, Pipilotti Rist, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer and Vito Acconci. Now, she wants to share her extensive knowledge with you, so you can excel and achieve your goals. **** Ceri Hand Coaching Membership: Group coaching, live art surgeries, exclusive masterclasses, portfolio reviews, weekly challenges. Access our library of content and resource hub anytime and enjoy special discounts within a vibrant community of peers and professionals. Subscribe before September 29 for just £5 per month for the first year! Flexible membership with monthly payments and no pressure to stay. Ready to transform your art career? Subscribe now! **** Build Relationships The Easy WayOur self-study video course, Unlock Your Artworld Network, offers a straightforward 5-step framework to help you build valuable relationships effortlessly. Gain the tools and confidence you need to create new opportunities and thrive in the art world today. **** Book a Discovery Call Today To schedule a personalised 1-2-1 session with Ceri or explore our group coaching options, email us at hello@cerihand.com. **** Discover Your Extraordinary Creativity Visit www.cerihand.com to learn how we can help you become an extraordinary creative.
We meet curator and writer Gemma Rolls-Bentley to discuss her exciting new book Queer Art, recorded in front of a live audience at the Turner Contemporary in Margate.Gemma's debut book Queer Art; From Canvas to Club and the Spaces Between is out now. With nearly 200 artworks selected by leading LGBTQI+ curator Gemma Rolls-Bentley, this book mixes the high-brow with the low, gallery stalwarts with Instagram stars, and the racy with the fabulous. This is a unique celebration of queer life – a must-have for the LGBTQI+ community, art lovers and anyone interested in the culture surrounding queer identity. The twentieth century saw key shifts for the LGBTQI+ community across the western world: from the Stonewall uprising to the first pride parades and homosexuality law reforms. The years following these milestone moments have seen queer life face new challenges, celebrations, injustices and liberations. As ever, this journey has been closely mapped by art and culture. Artists working across all mediums from painting, performance, digital and beyond have captured key moments, from the HIV/AIDS crisis and the rise of drag, to marriage equality and the fight for trans liberation.Gemma was born and raised in South Yorkshire. She spent her early years living on a farm and then in a village on the Yorkshire/Derbyshire border at the edge of Sheffield, where her parents still live. She left when she was 18 to go to Edinburgh University to study Maths & A.I. but graduated with a degree in Art History instead. When she moved to London to do an MA at the Courtauld Institute of Art she discovered that everyone in the art world was posh. She changed her surname to Rolls-Bentley on Facebook as a joke and it stuck. Gemma curated her first exhibition when she was a student in Edinburgh, a group show of fine art students in an abandoned travel agents. She's been curating ever since.She's spent almost two decades working passionately to champion diversity in the field. Curating exhibitions and building art collections internationally, her curatorial practice amplifies the work of female and queer artists as well as providing a platform for art that explores LGBTQ+ identity.Gemma is a creative consultant and advisor for brands, organisations, and cultural projects, in addition to teaching at numerous institutions including the Royal College of Art, the Glasgow School of Art, and Goldsmiths. She spent a decade working at the intersection of art and technology, holding positions of Chief Curator at Avant Arte and Curatorial Director at Artsy. Prior to that she spent 6 years working at Damien Hirst's studio, where she learned a lot about the art world (and what she wanted to help change).She co-chairs the board of trustees for the charity Queercircle, and sits on the Courtauld Association Committee. She was previously a trustee for Deptford X. In 2011, Gemma launched the arts arm of the East London Fawcett Group and ran their 2012-2013 Art Audit campaign.Recent curatorial projects include Tschabalala Self's first public art project at Coal Drops Yard in London, the Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival, and the Brighton Beacon Collection, which is the largest permanent display of queer art in the UK. In 2023, she curated the group exhibition Dreaming of Home at Leslie Lohman Museum of Art in NYC, and she is the host of the museum's new podcast series.Follow @GemmaRollsBentley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gemma Rolls-Bentley is a curator, creative consultant & writer who has been at the forefront of contemporary art for nearly two decades. Curating exhibitions and building art collections internationally, her curatorial practice amplifies the work of female and queer artists and provides a platform for art that explores LGBTQIA+ identity. Her debut book Queer Art: From Canvas to Club, and the Spaces Between is being published by Quarto in May 2024. Most recently she curated ‘A Million Candles: Illuminating Queer Love & Life' at the London Art Fair. In 2023 she curated the group exhibition ‘Dreaming of Home' at Leslie Lohman Museum of Art in NYC and the Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival in London. She curated the Brighton Beacon Collection, the largest permanent display of queer art in the UK. Gemma is a visiting lecturer at the Royal College of Art and has taught at numerous institutions including Goldsmiths and Glasgow School of Art. She co-chairs the board of trustees for the charity Queercircle and sits on the Courtauld Association Committee. Learn more about Gemma Rolls-Bentley here. Learn more about the podcast and podcast host here.
*Trigger Warning: death or dying (death of a community member)Westcity Church recognises that the stories and details mentioned in this episode may cause sadness or distress to some listeners. If you require support, please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14. Alternatively, you may contact the Westcity team at westcitychurch@gmail.com or via www.westcitychurch.com.au.This Good Friday message, "He Has Us" by Phil, was recorded on Friday the 29th of March 2024.Please reach out to us if you have any feedback.For more information, visit www.westcitychurch.com.au©Westcity Church 2024
“The Spaces Between” - that's the key theme of the recent Tedx session held in Singapore, which saw changemakers from various fields come together, ranging from politics to environment and culture. In this episode of Morning Shot, Vivian Lim, Lead Curator of TEDx Singapore and Founding Director of The Idea Co shares how her team identify changemakers and those spaces, and how to tackle uncomfortable conversations when creating impact on the global stage. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I decided to write this episode on the very last leg of my third trimester in pregnancy . I have had the most illuminating experience of what living in the “Spaces Between” in life really means. It is a potent energetic space which is both awe inspiring and completely overwhelming. To fully surrender to the unknown or attempt to control how you think life is going to unfold. The only life experience that I can compare it to - is the passing of my mother at 17 years old. It is impossible to know or intellectually understand the full magnitude of a major life transition. All of us humans have gone through them in birth, death, marriage, divorce, illness, etc. It is my intention in this episode to open up a conversation of how to approach these life situations with more presence, mindfulness, and ability to feel into these spaces. Versus our society which tends to shy away and avoid the large tidal waves of emotions that come with them.
Listening note: There were some technical difficulties near the middle of the show, so forgive the clipped audio transition. "I realized really quickly that a mountain lion, the issues and the fear about them was a surrogate for human coexistence. That's where it was at. The science is fun and you get to be in discovery mode, but to move the needle on acceptance and coexistence... that's all about relationships." ~ JimWilliams, biologist/wildlife manager/regional supervisor with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.After spending 25 years ascending the ranks with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, biologist Jim Williams retired as the Region 1 Supervisor, overlooking all aspects of the department in Northwest Montana. Jim's career has always been based around wildlife, working as a marine mammal trainer, an alligator wrestler and shark tamer, mountain lion researcher... you name it! Flathead Beacon managing editor Tristan Scott profiled Jim for his cover story "The Spaces Between" in this week' Flathead Beacon and Jim joined host Micah Drew to talk about the breadth and length of his career, and what he's doing next, which certainly is not slowing down and truly retiring.Later in the show, Micah runs through some other news of the week.Read more about all of this week's stories and get the latest breaking news at flatheadbeacon.com and sign up for our new daily newsletter at flatheadbeacon.com/newsletter.RELATED LINKSApril 13 E-EditionThe Spaces Between$1.5 Million Kalispell High School Levy Heads to VotersBoston or BustGoing-to-the-Sun Road Construction Slated to Begin in JuneBigfork High School Moves to Class AThe music in this this episode is “Thinking Music” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, The episode also features two songs from Montana singer/songwriter Mike Murray's album We Are Like Warriors, "The Good Ol' Days You're In" and "Moment of Time," used with permission.Read more about all of this week's stories and get the latest breaking news at flatheadbeacon.com and sign up for our new daily newsletter at flatheadbeacon.com/newsletter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Guests Kate McIntyre Clere and Mick McIntyre come on the show to discuss a difficult topic – the commercial killing of wild kangaroos and their joeys. Kate and Mick are an Aussie filmmaking duo with Second Nature Films. Back in 2018, they released a shocking and damning expose about Australia's secretive kangaroo killings – the largest land slaughter of wildlife that happens anywhere on the planet. In this interview, they talk about progress being made to end this inhumane industry since the release of their film, https://kangaroothemovie.com/ (Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story). It needs to happen soon, before the slow-breeding kangaroo is pushed to extinction. The U.S. and Europe are the two main markets for kangaroo meat and skins, although most consumers don't realize their products are made from this beloved global icon. Calls to Action Watch Kate and Mick's informative film, https://kangaroothemovie.com/ (Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story). Boycott kangaroo meat and skin products, especially prevalent as "exotic" meat and in pet foods and footwear in the United States. Support the new non-profit organization https://www.kangaroosalive.org/ (Kangaroos Alive). You can also follow @kangaroosalive to stay abreast of promising efforts to ban kangaroo products in the European Union. That's a wrap for Season 3. Our Sentient Planet team thanks you so much for listening and https://www.patreon.com/sentientplanet (supporting the podcast on Patreon). Most importantly, we are grateful for the actions you take on behalf of the humans who fight so hard to end the suffering of non-human animals. The best place to find our suggested Calls to Action is in each podcast's show notes. We'll be back in a few weeks with a new season about how we can live in harmony with the incredible sentient beings with whom we share the Earth. It's an endless topic! Credits https://www.sentientplanetpodcast.com/ (Sentient Planet) is an independent production created on the traditional land of the Nisqually Tribe in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Please consider https://www.patreon.com/sentientplanet (supporting our work on Patreon). Thank you! Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "The Divine Cosmos" by https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/ (Stellardrone).
I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss! Fairy Tale Romance Month continues with one of our favorite films, Enchanted! But wait, it gets better. In this week's episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, extra special guest Mona May calls in to the show! Listen as our cohosts talk with Mona about designing the costumes for Enchanted, working with animation and CGI, creating Giselle's wedding dress, the Central Park musical number, and the notorious Queen Narissa costume! Get your copy of The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between by Jeff Kurtti, featuring some of the great costumes by Mona May and so many other talented costume designers. Want to see some of these Enchanted costumes in person. Here is your chance! Visit the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle and check out the Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume exhibition. Tickets are available through April 17, 2022. Head to TheArtofCostumeBlogcast.com to subscribe, read show notes, and send us your movie and television requests! Please consider supporting the podcast by becoming an official member of our new Patreon! For our Patrons, we'll be posting highlights, funny moments, and unheard bloopers. We'll also be posting additional, special episodes just for Patreon members. Head to Patreon.com/TheArtOfCostume for all of the details. The Art of Costume Blogcast official merch store is now open! Go to TheArtOfCostume.com/PodStore where you can buy an awesome Blogcast shirt, print, coffee mug, and a whole host of other possibilities from TeePublic. We will be adding more designs as the podcast continues! Follow The Art of Costume Blogcast on Instagram at @TheArtofCostumePod. For more costume reviews, deep dives, and interviews, visit TheArtofCostume.com - a blog dedicated to highlighting the best in costume design! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theartofcostume/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theartofcostume/support
I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss! Fairy Tale Romance Month continues with one of our favorite films, Enchanted! But wait, it gets better. In this week's episode of The Art of Costume Blogcast, extra special guest Mona May calls in to the show! Listen as our cohosts talk with Mona about designing the costumes for Enchanted, working with animation and CGI, creating Giselle's wedding dress, the Central Park musical number, and the notorious Queen Narissa costume! Get your copy of The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between by Jeff Kurtti, featuring some of the great costumes by Mona May and so many other talented costume designers. Want to see some of these Enchanted costumes in person. Here is your chance! Visit the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle and check out the Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume exhibition. Tickets are available through April 17, 2022. Head to TheArtofCostumeBlogcast.com to subscribe, read show notes, and send us your movie and television requests! Please consider supporting the podcast by becoming an official member of our new Patreon! For our Patrons, we'll be posting highlights, funny moments, and unheard bloopers. We'll also be posting additional, special episodes just for Patreon members. Head to Patreon.com/TheArtOfCostume for all of the details. The Art of Costume Blogcast official merch store is now open! Go to TheArtOfCostume.com/PodStore where you can buy an awesome Blogcast shirt, print, coffee mug, and a whole host of other possibilities from TeePublic. We will be adding more designs as the podcast continues! Follow The Art of Costume Blogcast on Instagram at @TheArtofCostumePod. For more costume reviews, deep dives, and interviews, visit TheArtofCostume.com - a blog dedicated to highlighting the best in costume design! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theartofcostume/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theartofcostume/support
If you've ever thought about rescuing and providing sanctuary to an animal in need, this episode is for you! Guests Kate Tsyrklevich and Hope Hilman run https://heartwoodhaven.org/ (Heartwood Haven), a popular microsanctuary for farmed animals in Gig Harbor, Washington, USA. Pigs and roosters are their preferred rescues. Many of the hundreds they've saved come from appalling conditions, including cockfighting busts. Unfortunately, the cruel and illicit multi-billion-dollar cockfighting industry operates underground in neighborhoods throughout the United States. Roosters and pigs are highly sociable and charismatic non-human animals who can thankfully recover and live healthy lives when removed from abusive and traumatic situations. Microsanctuaries such as Heartwood Haven are springing up across the world to reset public misconceptions about these and other farmed animals, whose lives are just as worthy as our much-revered dogs and cats. Calls to ActionKate and Hope have kicked off a https://heartwoodhaven.org/valenswines ("Valen-Swine's" fundraising campaign) to raise the monies needed for a new barn for their smaller pigs. They have a significant social media following you can join @heartwoodhaven. Coming to Washington State? You can https://heartwoodhaven.org/visit-our-animal-farm-in-gig-harbor-wa/ (book a tour of Heartwood Haven here). Cockfighting is a felony in most states and countries. Help end it by contacting local law enforcement If you suspect this activity is occurring in your community. Creditshttps://www.sentientplanetpodcast.com/ (Sentient Planet) is an independent production created on the traditional land of the Nisqually Tribe in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Please consider https://www.patreon.com/sentientplanet (supporting our work on Patreon). Thank you! Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Ascent" by https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/ (Stellardrone).
In British Columbia, Canada, an elusive animal has been adapting to co-exist with the world's largest remaining inland temperate rainforest since the last ice age. They're the gentle and beautiful mountain caribou, and our guest this week is perhaps their loudest defender. https://davidmoskowitz.net/ (David Moskowitz,) renowned nature photographer, wildlife biologist and tracker, introduces us to the highly endangered mountain caribou, whose herds have plummeted to just 1,100 individuals due to the ongoing logging of their old-growth home. He helps us understand how a combination of blockades, education, Tribal rights and community forests could bring these caribou them back from the brink. David is based in the North Cascades of Washington State, in the traditional territory of the Methow people. His photography has appeared in numerous outlets, including The New York Times, NBC, Outside Magazine, Science Magazine, Natural History Magazine, High Country News and more. He is the author and photographer of three books: Caribou Rainforest, Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest and Wolves in the Land of Salmon. He is also co-author and photographer of Peterson's Field Guide to North American Bird Nests. David's next project will document the entire Columbia River Basin of North America. This massive photographic undertaking will support multiple environmental campaigns and become a book and interactive display. Calls to Action https://caribourainforest.org/act-today (Take online actions and/or make a donation )to save the inland temperate rainforest of British Columbia, home to the last herds of mountain caribou. Watch David's breathtaking film, https://caribourainforest.org/film (Last Stand: The Vanishing Caribou Rainforest). Purchase your own copy of David's acclaimed coffee table book, https://caribourainforest.org/the-book (Caribou Rainforest: From Heartbreak to Hope) (Braided River, 2018). Credits https://www.sentientplanetpodcast.com/ (Sentient Planet) is an independent production created on the traditional land of the Nisqually Tribe in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Please consider https://www.patreon.com/sentientplanet (supporting our work on Patreon). Thank you! David's photo: Courtesy of Sarah Rice. Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "The Edge of Forever" by https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/ (Stellardrone).
From grassroots to policy, we want to follow up on last week's popular podcast by introducing listeners to another amazing ambassador for the oceans – Sue Fisher, of Portland, Oregon. Sue is interim marine policy director (international) for the Animal Welfare Institute. She's been advocating for greater protections for cetaceans through the International Whaling Commission (IWC) for the past 30 years, and she is one of the main authors of a brand new 50-year vision for the IWC. As the organization turns 75, dozens of international animal welfare groups are urging its 88 member governments to adopt the vision and accompanying recommendations for saving whales and dolphins from extinction. Sue says there's no better time for the IWC to exert its influence and expertise to clean up the mess we humans have made in the world's oceans with plastics, pollution and over-fishing. Calls to Action https://iwc50yearvision.org/ (Download the 50 Year Vision for the IWC) and watch the launch event. Support the Animal Welfare Institute's incredible work by easily https://awionline.org/compassion-index#/ (taking action here) on dozens of campaigns for sentient, more-than-human animals. Reduce or eliminate your seafood and plastic consumption. Sentient Planet is an independent production created on the traditional land of the Nisqually Tribe in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Please consider https://www.patreon.com/sentientplanet (supporting our work on Patreon.) Thank you! Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Gravitation (Remix)" by https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/ (Stellardrone).
Environmental artist, activist and teacher. Free-spirited surfer and voice for her beloved whales and dolphins, whom she's dubbed The Cetacean Nation. Oh, and skateboarding sensation on the famous Zephr ("Z-Boys") competition team from the mid-1970s in California. She's the one and only Peggy Oki, and we're thrilled to have her on the show in this exclusive interview. Peggy talks about her recent encounters with sperm whales in the Caribbean. She updates us on her dogged campaigning on behalf of Tokitae (Lolita), the Southern Resident orca who's been held captive in the Miami Seaquarium for the past 51 years. (We covered Tokitake's plight and the efforts to free her in Season 1, especially in the episode https://www.sentientplanetpodcast.com/episode/bringing-her-home-the-lummi-claim-to-a-captive-orca (Bringing Her Home: The Lummi Claim to a Captive Orca).) And she shares how the likes of Jacques Cousteau, Sir David Attenborough and Jane Goodall have inspired her life of advocacy for the ocean and the beings who call it home. Peggy's original artwork has been displayed in 21 one-woman exhibitions, 40 group exhibitions, and more than 80 private and commercial collections. She is the director of the Origami Whales Project – a curtain of tens of thousands of paper whales created to raise awareness about the death toll from modern commercial whaling. We talk about that, too! Calls to Action Here are three quick things you can do after listening: https://www.seaspiracy.org/ (Watch “Seaspiracy”) and join the movement to transform the world's oceans back to health. https://www.change.org/p/raise-your-voice-for-tokitae-lolita-letter-to-mr-conni-jonsson-chairperson-eqt-partners-ab/w?source_location=petition_nav (Sign Peggy's petition) to free Tokitae/Lolita, the captive Southern Resident orca in the Miami Seaquarium. (We covered Tokitae's plight in one of our first episodes, https://www.sentientplanetpodcast.com/episode/bringing-her-home-the-lummi-claim-to-a-captive-orca (Bringing Her Home: The Lummi Claim to a Captive Orca).) Learn more about Peggy and her ocean campaignshttp://www.peggyoki.com/activism/public-speaking ( on her website). Sentient Planet is an independent production created on the traditional land of the Nisqually Tribe in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Please consider https://www.patreon.com/sentientplanet (supporting our work on Patreon.) Thank you! Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Tranquility" by https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/ (Stellardrone).
In November 2021, the United Kingdom recognized crabs, lobsters, octopus and other decapod crustaceans and cephalopod invertebrates as sentient beings. The animals were added to the UK's new Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, which will protect them for the first time when the bill becomes law in early 2022. Expanding our awareness to more species is cause for hope and celebration, says Claire Bass, executive director of Humane Society International – UK. The Humane Society and other animal welfare organizations have worked on the sentience bill with the British government for several years. In this episode, Claire, who has rescued animals since childhood, explains what the new sentience law means. We also talk about opportunities since Brexit to accelerate efforts to ban live exports and the import of fur and hunting trophies and to deepen campaigns on behalf of the 88 billion industrialized animals who suffer worldwide every year, so humans can consume meat and dairy products. Calls to action: Go to https://www.hsi.org/ (hsi.org) to support Humane Society International's efforts to: Recognize non-human animals as sentient Ban fur and hunting trophy imports Encourage plant-based diets And to learn about HSI's many other global campaigns for non-human animals. Sentient Planet is an independent production created on the traditional land of the Nisqually Tribe in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Please consider https://www.patreon.com/sentientplanet (supporting our work on Patreon.) Thank you! Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Stardome" by https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/ (Stellardrone).
Ryan and I review a Christmas movie that might just go on to become a classic. Starring Nina Dobrev and Jimmy O. Yang. wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.com Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
Colleen and Karen from Books, Movies & Musicals, Oh My! join me for a review of this Christmas origin movie starring Dame Maggie Smith, Kristen Wiig, Henry Lawfull and Michael Huisman.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.com Listen to Books, Movies and Musicals, Oh My! "Everyone loves a good story, but what happens when you grow up and you still love those stories? Join us, two best friends, as we discuss our favorite childhood stories as well as the things we have come to love as adults in analytical and honest ways. We will be discussing - you guessed it - books, movies, and musicals as well as everything in between. Come join us on our adventure as we destroy our childhood loves and discover things we never noticed before."Follow BMM Oh My! on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.I've been on a couple episodes of Books, Movies & Musicals, Oh My! Check them out! The Holiday Show Ep. 6. Dream of the Damned Ep. 23.Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
I'm joined by Cheryl and Lara from WTF with Us to review this Christmas movie set in scenic Scotland. It stars Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.com Listen to the WTF with US Podcast. "Enjoy film analysis with a dose of nonsensical, sassy commentary? Watch the film with us! Every month, hosts Lara and Cheryl deep dive into a film and chat about four topics related to the movie. We draw comparisons with other films we have watched and chat about how the film industry has and continues to develop. Listen in on our lighthearted conversations as we watch and reflect on different film genres, with small doses of silliness sprinkled throughout!" Follow the WTF with Us on Twitter.Listen to my episode on WTF with Us Podcast!Promotion - That Gaming Podcast.Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTubeNokia phone sound effect courtesy of Pixabay.
I am joined again by Melissa from the SJW Comic Book Club to wrap up our reviews on the Christmas Prince Trilogy, starring Rose McIver and Ben Lamb.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.com Listen to the SJW Comic Book Club. Follow the SJW Comic Book Club on Twitter and Instagram.I was a guest on the SJW Comic Book Club, where we reviewed Daredevil: Shadowland (my very first comic book ever!). Check it out!Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
I am joined again by Melissa from the SJW Comic Book Club to review the second film in the Christmas Prince Trilogy, starring Rose McIver and Ben Lamb.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.comListen to the SJW Comic Book Club. Follow the SJW Comic Book Club on Twitter and Instagram.I was a guest on the SJW Comic Book Club, where we reviewed Daredevil: Shadowland (my very first comic book ever!). Check it out!Promotion - That Gaming Podcast.Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
I am joined by Melissa from the SJW Comic Book Club to review the Christmas Prince Trilogy, starting with the first one which stars Rose McIver and Ben Lamb.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.comListen to the SJW Comic Book Club. Follow the SJW Comic Book Club on Twitter and Instagram.I was a guest on the SJW Comic Book Club, where we reviewed Daredevil: Shadowland (my very first comic book ever!). Check it out!Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
Xavier from the SpaceCloudE podcast joins me for a review of this animated Christmas origin movie, starring Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Norm MacDonald and Joan Cusak.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.comListen to SpaceCloudE, "A team of floating goof heads, you'll find we discuss weird news, conspiracies, Hollywood bulls***, reviews from the dark web, and sometimes just odd stuff from our odd brains. We are Space Cloud." Follow SpaceCloudE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Promotion - That Gaming Podcast.Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
I'm joined by Brandon from the SpaceCloudE podcast to review this Christmas starring and with music by Dolly Parton.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.comListen to SpaceCloudE, "A team of floating goof heads, you'll find we discuss weird news, conspiracies, Hollywood bulls***, reviews from the dark web, and sometimes just odd stuff from our odd brains. We are Space Cloud." Follow SpaceCloudE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas songby Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
Johannes from Movie Mistrial joins me again for a review of the sequel to the popular Christmas Chronicles movie, starring Kurt Russell.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.comListen to the Movie Mistrial Podcast, "Hi, we are Johannes and Raji from Movie Mistrial. We examine the IMDB Top 250 movie list and put one movie per episode up for trial. One of us is the plaintiff, accusing the movie to be on the list mistakenly, the other one is bringing the defense for the movie. Join us and be the judge on who made the better case."Follow Movie Mistrial on Instagram, Facebook, TwitterCheck out the episode I did with Movie Mistrial! Episode 11 - Fight Club.Promotion - That Gaming Podcast.Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
Johannes from Movie Mistrial joins me for a review of the popular Christmas Chronicles movie, starring Kurt Russell.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.comListen to the Movie Mistrial Podcast, "Hi, we are Johannes and Raji from Movie Mistrial. We examine the IMDB Top 250 movie list and put one movie per episode up for trial. One of us is the plaintiff, accusing the movie to be on the list mistakenly, the other one is bringing the defense for the movie. Join us and be the judge on who made the better case."Follow Movie Mistrial on Instagram, Facebook, TwitterCheck out the episode I did with Movie Mistrial! Episode 11 - Fight Club.Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
I'm joined by Ryan for a review of this Dutch Christmas film.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.comGet the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spaceship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Metaphorest on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
Ryan joins me for a review of this Christmas farce starring Elizabeth Hurley, Kelsey Grammer and John Cleese.wnwypodcast@outlook.com, Instagram, wnwypodcast.comPromotion - That Gaming Podcast.Get the fantastic, spectacular, original Christmas song by Metaphorest and Spcaeship, All I Want This Year!Special thanks to Spaceship, “Curator for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's production company hitRECord, through which my songs The Spaces Between and Of The Future were produced for the Emmy-winning TV series Hit Record on TV. No, I am not from Austin. XD”Find Spaceship on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Music, PatreonSpecial thanks to Metaphorest, “Metaphorest is the mythical moniker of Irish singer/songwriter Sarah Daly. She has been writing songs since her first toy piano and in 2011 she released her debut album of 20 original songs. Metaphorest plays guitar and sings about things like capitalism and cupcakes, and finds her inspiration in the nooks and crannies that few folk notice.”Find Sarah (Metaphorest) on Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube
We're so happy to release the first episode of Sentient Planet – Season 3! Today's guest is the vegan writer, photographer and lover of all creatures – Lucas Spiegel. Lucas quit his job as an architect in North America to spend nearly two years traveling the world, working on animal sanctuaries as he explored cultures and what it would take to live a truly ethical life. One result is his recently published travel memoir, https://weightofempathy.com/ (The Weight of Empathy.) The book is a beautifully illustrated, thoroughly reasoned plea for kindness and mercy in the human treatment of billions of non-human animals. In this episode, Lucas shares stories about some of the beautiful friendships he made with individual animals in Australia, Asia and Europe and what these encounters taught him. Calls to Action You can buy a digital version of https://weightofempathy.com/ (The Weight of Empathy) (Macroverse Publishing 2021), or a hard copy for US$20. Get free holiday shipping through the end of 2021 with code LOVE2021. Follow the author, Lucas Spiegel, on Instagram @earth.and.eats. Reducing or eliminating your personal meat and dairy consumption strongly contributes to a world of less suffering. Sentient Planet is an independent production created on the traditional land of the Nisqually Tribe in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Please consider https://www.patreon.com/sentientplanet (supporting our work on Patreon.) Thank you! Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Penumbra (Remix)" by https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/ (Stellardrone).
The following music has been used for the intro and close of various Messianic Apologetics podcasts: The Spaces Between by Scott Buckley
In today's episode, I welcome Kelsey Aicher! Kelsey is a trapeze artist and coach, as well as the Artistic Director of Aerheart and the Training Company Program Director for Kansas City Aerial Arts. She shares her experience with mental health issues and why she's so passionate about opening conversations about it. She shares with us her heart behind her latest show "n0rmal" (premiering in Kansas City and on livestream soon!) and some of her exciting future plans. (Fun fact: the cover image for this episode is part of the show image for "n0rmal"!) Get in touch with Kelsey Aicher: www.kansascityaerialarts.com | kelsey@kansascityaerialarts.com Enroll in Lindsey's dance and wellness courses: www.elevateart.thinkific.com Support Artfully Told: www.paypal.me/elevateart Artfully Told links: www.facebook.com/artfullytold | www.artfullytold.podbean.com | elevateartskc@gmail.com Get a free audiobook through Audible! http://www.audibletrial.com/ArtfullyTold Schedule your own interview as a featured guest with Artfully Told! https://calendly.com/artfullytold/podcast-interview Episode 75 - Kelsey Aicher [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hello, and welcome to Artfully Told, where we share true stories about meaningful encounters with art. [00:00:06] Krista: I think artists help people have different perspectives on every aspect of life. [00:00:12] Roman: All I can do is put my part in to the world. [00:00:15] Elizabeth: It doesn't have to be perfect the first time. It doesn't have to be perfect ever really. I mean, as long as you, and you're enjoying doing it and you're trying your best, that can be good enough. [00:00:23] Elna: Art is something that you can experience with your senses and that you just experiences as so beautiful. [00:00:31] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi friends, whether you are just getting started or you're a seasoned professional looking to up your game, I have an exciting opportunity for you. Did you know that I am actually the creator of 10 different courses online that range from ballet, jazz, tap. They also include a mindset detox course and two Stretch and Tone courses. So if you're looking to start a new hobby or get a little bit fitter, or you're looking to do a deep dive into your mindset, really perform a true detox, I have the course for you, and I would love to help you out with that. So if you go to elevateart.thinkific.com, you will see all of the different courses I've created. [00:01:26] You don't have to step in a classroom to take your first dance class. I teach a signature 20 Moves in 20 Days course that allows you to learn 20 steps in just 20 days. It's a lot of fun. We have a great time together. And I think you're going to absolutely love the different courses. And Artfully Told listeners get a little something from me. So if you go, you'll sign up and use the promo code "artfullytold," all one word, and when you do so you'll get 15% off the purchase of any and all your favorite courses. All right, listeners, enjoy that. Again, it's elevateart.thinkific.com. See you there. [00:02:11] Hello and welcome back to another episode of Artfully Told. I'm your host Lindsey and I am very excited to have as my guest today, Kelsey Aicher. She is a trapeze artist and coach. She is the Artistic Director of Aerheart and also the training director for Kansas City Aerial Arts for their training company. She's the director for that. And I am just absolutely thrilled that she is joining us here today. Thanks so much for being here, Kelsey. [00:02:43] Kelsey Aicher: Thank you for having me. [00:02:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. Well, I would love if you wouldn't mind sharing just a little bit about your background, maybe how you got involved in art in general, and then specifically in aerial arts and let us know a little bit about what you're doing now to, if you don't mind. [00:02:58] Kelsey Aicher: Yeah. So I have a very strange accidental journey to where I am right now. I've always been really good at math. And that's honestly what got me into art was, I was just, I skipped a grade in math and in third grade and was always advanced. And I was so bored in all of my math classes in high school because I just felt it was too easy. So I started writing short stories instead of paying attention in class. And that's when I fell in love with writing. I started taking creative writing classes, realized I love writing short stories and wondered if I could make a profit or like make a career out of it. So I started studying screenwriting by reading every book that I could. And when I was a junior in high school, I took a summer screenwriting camp at Drexel University and studied screenwriting intensely with the professors and fell in love, went to NYU at first and then switched to Columbia College to finish my Bachelor's in Screenwriting. [00:04:01] And then my life pulled me into Portland. My ex-husband got a job there and I didn't know what to do. And so I was freelancing as a screenwriter doing commercial scripts. I started taking aerial classes to do something, to feel, to feel productive. It was just a hobby. And then a year later I started performing and coaching. And a year after that, I was hired professionally to perform trapeze and just somehow accidentally became a trapeze artist. I don't think that's most people's journey. And now moving to Kansas City, I moved here four years ago. I've been able to combine my love of writing and my aerial arts by writing circus stage shows for the training company, student company, and the professional company. [00:04:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. That's amazing. I love that you've been able to incorporate both of your passions into this one cool endeavor that you've been able to undertake. So that's, that's really interesting. So, like you said, sort of the accidental everything coming together, but it sounds like it, it came together pretty, pretty, perfectly, so that's, that's great. So you talked about, you know, starting with the background in, in writing. And so I'm curious how that transition has been, because you were talking about screenplays and whatnot. So, so how have you found that background to be obviously incredibly helpful as you plan out shows, but then also, how has it changed or evolved over the years just because it's necessary to do so with producing a, an aerial show versus let's say a movie? [00:05:45] Kelsey Aicher: So starting at NYU for college, they have your freshman year, you have all the --all dramatic writing students are combined to a class. So it's playwrights, TV writers, and screenwriters. And the first semester, all we did was study plays. And then the second semester we started moving into TV and films. So I actually got a lot of training in playwriting as well as part of my education into screenwriting. When I write a show: one, I think just in general, any type of writer, whether it's short story, novels, whatever, there's still always standard structures of a story. They're generally three acts and character development, multiple plot points. So just understanding story, I think, helps with creating any type of show on stage. Even if it's silent, like ours are-- I shouldn't say silent, but free of dialogue, like ours are-- in a circus show. But having the playwriting understanding actually helps me more. I treat it like I'm writing a musical, so I still outline all my habits and stuff like that like I do for screen writing. I write like my treatment, my outlook. [00:07:01] But then when I think about it, conceptually, I think of it like a musical, because a musical has this narrative story, but then the idea of having a musical number where you're just singing is so removed from reality that it's like a large moment that's just capturing one tiny little feeling. And that's kind of what I do with aerial is like, okay, we're having this story flowing through. And now we have this character locks eyes with this character. And instead of singing a song about it, we're going to have three aerialists on silks doing a whole dance that's showing how these two characters have just fallen in love at first sight. [00:07:41] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, I love that. Yeah. I can completely see that. It's so helpful to have that background of understanding the, the building blocks of creating a story in order to translate it to an art form that you really can't do as much with as far as-- well, you could, I suppose with dialogue-- but traditionally you don't. So yeah, I think that's, that's really neat. And I'm curious, has there been one show in particular that you've worked on, perhaps that has been the most difficult to translate from your concept in your head and like, "I know I want to get these messages across" to put it on, you know, an aerial production where they can, they can interact with each other? Yes, you can see those very human moments and these connections, but still to get across your main point, you know, what was, what has been one of the most challenging that you've experienced so far? [00:08:36] Kelsey Aicher: I think the one that has not actually been released yet. I wrote a show for the training company, Kansas City Aerial Arts called "The Spaces Between," and it's very conceptual. I started writing it-- honestly, I think it was the first show I started to write. But it just didn't make sense to have them start with the students, start with like a really highly conceptual show. And so I put it on hold for several years and we finally were doing it to debut on April 3rd, 2020. So we spent six months building up for this show, getting everything ready. And the three weeks before the show, we shut down the whole studio. And so we actually just filmed it in this past April, April 2021, and it's still in the editing process, so I haven't seen it yet. So that's why I'm interested to see if it goes across. [00:09:33] In the past I've written really, really narrative shows. We've did one about the story of Prometheus and the one that we did before "Spaces Between" was called "Masked: A Superhero Love Story." And it was very clear that here's our hero, here's our villain. And they fall in love and like everything that's happening. So generally I go very narrative where like one person is playing a character and it's the whole through line. With "The Spaces Between," there was a narrator that was just telling the story about growing up, dealing with parents' divorce and death of her sister and escaping, using her imagination to escape what was the stress of what was happening in her life and going to your imagination by thinking of like the worlds that are created in the space inside of bubble or the space between two pages of a book. So it's interesting to make things really, really highly conceptual, where people are just like in normal clothes. And it's not really obvious. They're not heavy characters. Even if the narrator is talking about bubbles beforehand, will people be able to tell that these three lyra performers are supposed to be fairies come to life in this magical world between bubbles? [00:10:46] So I, I think that that's the hardest one, but I also don't know yet the end results, since it hasn't been released yet. It's not fully edited. So I'm when we interested to see if the whole concept and idea that comes across. I hope it does, but I know that that's definitely-- it's a lot harder to convey a concept, especially when we're doing everything very conceptual anyway. Like falling in love is easier to do with dialogue than with aerial, but at least we can create a lot of set up with the right music and costuming and movement to convey it, than trying to convey something like-- I'm trying to think of an example. Oh, there's one where it is-- they're portraying the space between notes in music and on trapeze. And whether that's going to come across or not, I don't know. [00:11:45] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. You know, on some level I think every time I write and produce a show is, you know, I, I have some level of confidence having been able to produce shows that I'm proud of in the past, but there's always that, you know, when you produce something new, is it, is it going to read, is it going to come across to your audience or did you just create this cool thing in your head that everyone's like, "oh yeah, that was interesting," but they don't quite get. So I can certainly relate to that. But I'm excited for that, that show. That sounds really interesting and unique. And I think, I think that will be a really cool concept to watch. Well, a series of concepts to, to watch in a, in an aerial show specifically. Well, I know that you're currently working on a show that is coming up pretty quickly here, just a few weeks away. And I would love if you wouldn't mind sharing that. I know it's a very, you know, personal thing for you. And I don't want to give anything away ahead of time. I want you to speak to it, but I would love if you would share just a little bit about maybe your next upcoming production that is finally live again. So exciting. [00:12:56] Kelsey Aicher: I am very excited to be back to live theater. It is, I don't enjoy filming things that were meant for stage, despite my screenwriting background. Yeah. So I am making, I've directed the student company before. This is my first time directing our professional company, Aerheart. It is also my first time directing a show that I'm performing in since I'm in Aerheart, but the show is called "n0rmal." Doesn't sound so exciting, but I want to spell this out. We're spelling it lowercase n, the number zero, r m a l. I put the zero in because I wanted to show that like no one is free from mental health or no one is untouched by mental health topics. Like everyone is affected. We're not alone. So I put the zero in there, one, to make the spelling a little bit quirkier, but to, to show that like we're all in this together, no one is exempt from dealing with mental illness or mental health issues. And that's the subject of the show we are talking about trying to normalize talking about mental health and suicide prevention. [00:14:07] Yes, you mentioned that it is a more of a personal story or personal project for me. One, in the pandemic, I saw a lot of my friends have more mental health issues. And for me, I went deeper into my depression, which I've been dealing with since I was 14. And more on a very personal level, I had an addiction to self-harm, to cutting specifically when I was in high school, and I struggled a lot with it. I was hospitalized in college for self harm and I have struggled on and off, but I've been pretty good in my adult years. And during the pandemic with everything being as hard as it was and depressing that it was, I picked up the habit again and it was a struggle and it was a thing that I didn't like. And so I resumed therapy and got back out of the, I stopped it before it became an addiction or a habit again. So I was already dealing with like, "okay, I'm having a tough time. And I know I'm not the only person having a tough time, but none of us are talking about it." [00:15:17] And I'm coming from a place of privilege like that I get to create art all the time. I have been in therapy. I am willing to talk about my own struggles with anyone. But not everyone feels that safety because there are so many reasons to feel like talking about having depression or having suicidal thoughts is taboo. It's going to be a sign of weakness or people just don't understand. And people end up feeling isolated and alone for that reason because they feel like they're the only one feeling what they're feeling. So I wanted to create a show that was to say like, "Hey, you aren't alone." We all experienced this thing in different ways, but it's okay to talk about it and there is support out there. So that's kind of how "n0rmal" started. [00:16:09] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Well, first of all, I just want to say, you know, for me personally, but just for, for the world, for people in general-- I, I'm so thankful that you are willing to, to address this and to address it in a way that brings people together and says you're not alone, that, that many of us struggle daily with various, you know, mental health concerns. And I think that, you know, I agree with you a lot of times we're led to feel like we're the only ones experiencing something, and that's just not true. And I've noticed for myself that the more honest and open I can be about my own struggles with, you know, with the appropriate people-- not, not everybody-- but with the appropriate people that there's this extremely supportive community in the feeling of, if I can be honest, that allows other people to be honest too. And then we can support each other, but if we don't know what's going on and we can't be honest, then we're stuck in this loop of, of feeling like we're alone because clearly nobody else is going through this. Everybody else has their lives together when that is so not true. So, yeah, I, so I really commend you for, for doing this, and I'm really curious to me, this sounds like one of those concepts that is extremely difficult to translate to an aerial show. So I'm curious how that process has gone for you. And are you sort of tackling different aspects of mental health per piece or is there like a very clear running narrative throughout the whole? [00:17:55] Kelsey Aicher: It is more the former. So I have a description that has some statistics and my, my apologies if this number is wrong. If you come see the show, the correct information is on the program, but it's-- I have a two paragraph description, one paragraph for each act, and the first act talks about some statistics. Like the first piece is called-- and I'm going to get this number wrong, I'm so sorry-- 48,481, I think is the number, which is the number of lives lost to suicide in the year 2020 in the US. Wow. Which is a lot. And so I start with the first act being a lot of statistics and things like psychosis, depression, and substance use disorder are three of the highest risk factors for suicide. Things like being a member of a minority community, especially LGBTQ, or having experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, veterans. There are a lot of risk factors that show signs like that go into complete suicide. And so the first act kind of covers a lot of the different warning signs or common risk factors that can lead to suicide. [00:19:28] And then in what I think is the hardest piece in the show, like not hardest physically, but the hardest piece to watch is an acro number where-- I'm in this piece, of course, my partner and I at the end commit suicide. And then the second act is more about like, okay, so we know that there are these problems that people are facing. There's these mental health issues. There are these risk factors. There are certain groups that are more at risk than others and it's really prevalent. So then the second act is about like, okay, so people might be drawn to suicide because they feel like they're a burden to other people or because they want their pain to end and we can support them. And what you're talking about with the, having the conversation to find out, like, by actually saying like what's going on and you end up finding that you're not alone and that there's a support system. The second to last piece-- which I'm also in-- apparently I'm in the hard pieces emotionally. [00:20:29] It's called "Honest Conversation." And it's performed with my duo partner, Elena Sherman, and my real life best friend. And we are-- our piece is duo lyra, and we're having an honest conversation where in this piece we are through aerial saying like, "Hey, I have been feeling this way." And then all of a sudden hearing, "oh, I've been feeling this way too, and I love you." And we love each other and maybe we can like support each other. So having that honest conversation, just talking about it. So it's very conceptual because there isn't like a strong through line, but I did have these two paragraphs written in the program. And the title of each act is in bold and caps in the paragraph. So if you want to kind of follow along, so you're just like, "I don't even know what's going on right now," you have that safety backup to find out like what we're talking about with psychosis, hopefully like in the piece specifically about psychosis, where we have two people that are kind of like the same sometimes, and then moving further away from each other at other times, hopefully you can kind of get that sense of having -- not multiple personalities-- but having conflicting feelings and manic and depressive states that are sometimes together and sometimes battling each other. Hopefully in the piece about depression, you get the sense of just feeling defeated and depressed. But there is that option of go back and look at the paragraph and you can figure out what we're doing. [00:22:00] Lindsey Dinneen: That's awesome. Yeah. And I know this show is coming up pretty quickly. So do you want to share the details of how we might be able to watch it, whether we're local to Kansas City or not? [00:22:12] Kelsey Aicher: If you are local to Kansas City, we are going to be performing this show live at City Stage at Union Station on November 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st. You can buy tickets at kansascityaerialarts.com. There'll be a link to our EventBrite page. If you are not local to Kansas City, and you want to check out the show, we are going to do a live stream on the Friday, November 19th show, and you can buy tickets through our same EventBrite page there. And if you do the live stream, you'll be able to not only watch it live on Friday, but you'll have access to watch it at another time after that, that weekend. So I know some of my students that are coming to see the show in person that have family members that are in different states are also gifting a live stream to their family members so that everyone they want to share it with can see this show. [00:23:06] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, that's a perfect option. Thank you for sharing all about it and the process and all of that. And I'm wondering how it's been for you personally, and you can go into as little or as much detail as you want, but this is obviously-- like, we've kind of touched on something near and dear to your heart. And I, I, I know from my own personal experience that sometimes taking something that is really, really difficult, and frankly, even just difficult to talk about regardless of your comfort level of it, it's just still hard. I'm, I'm curious how that's been for you to translate that for yourself as a performer and then watching your creation come to life. How has that process been for you? I mean, I can only imagine that you are, you're needing to do a lot of self care on the side to really you know, not go down a rabbit hole of, of, of you know, reliving some of those harder moments, but, but, but still able to portray it. Do you mind speaking to that? [00:24:11] Kelsey Aicher: Yeah, of course. Yeah, I feel like I've been sharing my story more in the last few weeks than I ever have in my life, but I have, I've decided about five years ago that I was going to stop worrying about covering up my scars and not worry about telling people that I have depression, like not trying to hide it. I grew up in a Catholic small town, rural Wisconsin, conservative family. And when the school counselor told my parents that like I had talked about suicide ideation and that I should seek counseling, my parents were really upset that I would need extra help. My mom would drive me to and from therapy in silence and she would always like give me a doctors' note, like that I had a doctor's appointment. Like she would not let the school know that it was for counseling. I was told that I was not allowed to tell anyone, like none of my friends. So I went through my teenage years, dealing with an addiction to cutting, dealing with depression, dealing with starting meds for major depression and anxiety. [00:25:24] And my parents wouldn't talk to me about it. And I couldn't talk to any of my friends. And so I grew up being like, everything that I'm dealing with is something to be ashamed about. And even when I was hospitalized in college, it was only because some one saw --a neighbor in the dorms. I started like bleeding through my shirt and I didn't realize I was bleeding through my shirt from all of my wounds that I had self-inflicted, and they're the ones that took me to the hospital. And then coming back from that break, my parents and I really didn't talk about it. So it's just been like this whole, like life of like, you're supposed to be ashamed of having depression. You're supposed to hide it. You're not supposed to talk about it because like it's improper and it reflects poorly on your family and everyone else around you. [00:26:09] And in Portland, I had a coach who was wearing tank tops all the time and I could see her scars. And I asked her about at one time, like really like hesitantly about like, "Why do you feel comfortable showing your scars?" And she's like, "I get hot easily. I don't want to wear sleeves when I'm training." And it was just like this whole idea of like, "oh, this isn't a big deal." And so I made it a goal for myself that once a week, from them that point on, I was going to wear either shorts or short sleeves or something that revealed at least a scar once, once a week. And it wasn't necessarily around people I knew, or to like my aerial classrooms, and that it would be like to the grocery store, but I was just going to like gradually become okay with like having my scars exposed because I would like literally wear long sleeves and pants. And I like cover absolutely everything. [00:27:02] And so when I started getting comfortable with like my body and people seeing this, and I started like realizing. There's this other person that has this thing. And then we start talking these other people and they have depression. I was like, "oh, I'm not alone." And "Hey, I can start talking about these things." And I've found for me that the best thing for my own mental health and my own control of my problems with self harm has been being honest in talking about it. So I think for me, because I have been now for like, six, seven years been very open. Like if anyone asks me about something that's going on or my past experience, I will tell them. I will be honest. And it's just been something that's been so helpful for me. So I think along this journey, working on this show, even though it is so personal to me and personal to all the performers, I've already-- I don't want to say made my peace but it's the best phrase that's coming to my head right now-- made my peace with that that I don't feel super vulnerable to it. [00:28:00] That said, I am reading something on stage that I wrote. And I have found that when I listened to myself say these words, I have a really tough time. That's when I get triggered. So I have to, there's a piece where I'm reading something I wrote while a contortionist is performing to my words on stage. And anytime she sends me her videos to show me like, "oh, this is what I'm working on," I have to turn the sound off because if I hear myself saying these words, these about having anxiety and feeling stressed out, I get like, I have a physical reaction. So I have found that like, that's my one like trigger in this show, everything else I've been okay with. I've seen a lot of the performers, so many of the performers, if not every performer in this show has started putting their own emotions, their own feelings and their own experiences into this show as well. And so I've seen it more, I've seen more reactions from the other cast members seeing like how their real feelings are getting into the pieces and sometimes disrupting it. [00:29:09] And so I've talked to some of the newer performers. And the way that I keep my, the way I picture it is, you want to be you adjacent. So I think like, there's this character and then there's yourself and you want to have them next to each other so that they're just touching enough that you can pass the emotions and the feelings of your own experiences into your character, but you don't want them to be overlapping and you don't want them to be the same. Because if you are now becoming your reality into this piece, it's going to be so hard as a performer. It's going to be too easy to break down and to not actually separate yourself from the art that you're working on. So I talked to someone else about this and they just decided that they described it as a mask work, where you don't want your mask to be so tight fitting that it's yourself. You want to have a little bit of space between you and your mask that you're presenting. I think of it as being adjacent. Either way, it's this idea that you need to put all of your feelings and your experiences and your person next to your character that you're being. So pull on your experiences of self-harm and depression in this piece about depression, but don't make it actually your real experiences. If that makes sense. [00:30:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, and that's great advice. And I wish I had heard that advice a few years ago. I performed a piece where my character was the subject of some pretty intense bullying and, you know, a lot of gossip swirling around the character and the character had to deal with it. And, and it was very difficult to, to be adjacent to that character, having experienced some, some similar kinds of-- not the same obviously things-- but similar things to have those feelings brought back up, right? And so, yeah, that is such a good piece of advice. Yes, draw on your own experience to be able to portray it, to be able to share with the audience, "this is how this feels to me," but not so much that you get to a point of reliving the difficult, like-- I mean, trauma is a strong word-- but you know, things are traumatic, so don't relive the trauma exactly. But yeah, but, but be willing to sit with the feeling. And stay a little bit separate. I like, I like the way that, that you talked about that. Yeah. That's really important. [00:31:33] Kelsey Aicher: And you don't want to completely remove yourself from it because then your performance is inauthentic. Like you still want to give an honest portrayal, but that's why I always think of it, like as adjacent, like touching but not overlapping. [00:31:46] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. That's, that's fantastic. And I'm sorry to hear that you didn't have that support system growing up. I think there-- there's still is-- but there were for many, many years just so much stigma surrounding any sort of mental health difficulty. And I'm so thankful that you have a great support system now, from the sounds of it. And again, we, we are all touched by it. I love what your concept of that is, is nobody has been untouched in some way, whether it's you yourself or, or somebody that you love deeply or whatever. It's, it's there. And so being able to have those honest conversations and draw on the support of others and professionals. And I'm a huge advocate for therapy. I, I think therapy is for absolutely everyone. [00:32:30] Kelsey Aicher: Yes. I think that is something that everyone should experience at least once in their life. Like we go to the dentist twice a year to make sure that our teeth are still okay. We go to the doctor to make sure that everything's okay. Why don't we do this same thing for our emotional and mental wellbeing? Like everyone should be just at least once in their life should get that like tune-up. We do it for our cars. We do it for everything. But we should do it for our brain as well. [00:32:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes. Amen. Fully on board with that. Yes. So I'm sure that you're a pretty wrapped up in, you know, everything that is "n0rmal" right now, but then what is on the horizon for you? Where do you see yourself heading to next? [00:33:12] Kelsey Aicher: Well, always more things. I'm sure you already know that our training company is doing this production in December with VidaDance, called "Cracked!" So I'm simultaneously working on training and getting everything together and directing "n0rmal" while also doing some choreography and coaching for the training company for "Cracked!" And the training company at KCAA is already starting to work on our spring show which is a pop goth, gender neutral fairytale retelling, called "The Glass Combat Boot." So I'm already doing auditions for that and choreography and getting everything lined up. That will be in May, again at City Stage. And then, because I'm always thinking so far ahead, I'm getting the concept ready for their Fringe show and I'm already working on Aerheart's show for next year, next fall. So I'm constantly, I always like to stay one year ahead when it comes to writing the show that we're going to do. [00:34:17] So I kind of have a system of "alright, idea for next year's show needs to be done at least one year in advance. I need to have an outline at least 10 months in advance. I need to start auditions and choreography" by the time that we have started by the time we're in production of the previous show. So I'm going year-round constantly thinking of like what the next project is. It helps that I always like to create, so I get excited about things and the people I work with, both in Aerheart and in the training company, they're so inspiring. And so sometimes they'll just say something or do something and I see an image and that sparks a whole entire show. [00:35:02] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Well, and I have the privilege of actually knowing you in real life, not just, you know, over the, the podcast. And so, yeah, you are one of the most organized people I've ever met, which obviously you have to be, considering you always have like 15,000 things on your plate, so kudos to you. [00:35:21] Kelsey Aicher: I don't usually feel that way so thank you for the compliment. [00:35:24] Lindsey Dinneen: Well, yeah, and I understand that the not feeling that way, but clearly, you know, you are very. So good, good for you, but yeah, that, that is awesome. And for those who haven't had the chance to experience Kansas City Aerial Arts yet-- first of all, I just have to say the company, the professional company Aerheart, and then of course the training company, but the students in general are just amazing people first and they're amazing performers second, but they are just-- you have to watch, you have to watch their shows, frankly. Just shameless plug, but like, it just, you have to do it because they're, they're so good. And one of the things that I enjoy so much about watching them perform is how much they enjoy performing together. It's just obvious. [00:36:11] Kelsey Aicher: Yes. Yes. 100%. This is the most supportive community I have ever known. Like, I am constantly baffled by them. We hold auditions and it's almost like people get more excited to find out that they didn't get a solo because they're excited that someone else got the solo. It's, it is so crazy how much they all support each other and love each other. And like you said, it just shows on stage. [00:36:38] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. It's, it's magical. It's a really special atmosphere that you all have obviously carefully curated and support, but it is awesome the kind of people that you draw in and the way that they interact with each other. It's, it's always a blessing when we get to interact with y'all, but just in general, it's so much fun to watch you. And I would highly also encourage that if anybody is local to Kansas City and has any interest in aerial art, definitely that's the way to go. Like I said, they're extremely supportive people. Even if you've literally never done anything aerial before, they're not going to make you feel goofy or anything. I mean, I did an intro lesson one time and I was so like, I, you know, don't have the upper body strength or anything, and everyone was just so supportive and sweet and you know, that's the way to go. Well Kelsey, you know, thank you so much in general for, for being honest and open with, with us and specifically with the show. I'm really excited that you're doing this and I commend the work. I think it's extremely important that you're doing it. So thank you so much for that. I do have a couple sort of generic questions that I like to ask my guests if you're comfortable with that. [00:37:50] Kelsey Aicher: Yeah, of course. [00:37:51] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. Well, first of all, what is one change that you would really like to see in the art world? It could be really anything-- could be a very serious sort of change that you feel like needs to be made or something fun. Just what's one thing you would like to see changed about the art world? [00:38:10] Kelsey Aicher: One thing that I really struggle with is I don't feel that artists receive the same respect as someone that works like a standard nine to five. Like we're constantly asked to work for experience or do work for free promotion, but you wouldn't ask an architect to build a design your building for free, just for exposure. And I think that artists frequently thought of as, "oh, you're just doing it because you love it. And so you should just do it for the love and you don't have to worry about getting paid or getting paid equally." And I don't know, I feel like it's kind of like, you know, people that are computer programmers, they don't just write code because they want to make money. They do it also because they enjoy it, and artists do their work because they enjoy it. But why are we expected to just enjoy it and not seek compensation? So I do wish that there was a little bit more respect financially for artists. [00:39:12] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes, yes. And amen. Yep, absolutely agree. And then is there something arts related that you still want to explore that you haven't yet? So maybe another form of art that has it kind of, you know, prodded you here and there that, "oh, try me!" But you haven't had the opportunity or, or haven't gone for it yet? [00:39:38] Kelsey Aicher: Hmm. That is a really good question. I tend to be a person who-- I don't want to say impulsive, I'm impulsive light. So if there's something that interests me, I usually go for it and I dive in to it. So most things I feel like I have tried. I do still have the goal and it's not new. I, I love writing and I still write regularly. I still have the goal of writing a novel someday. But I'm trying to think of other art forms that I haven't dabbled in that I had just like really would like to try. I can tell you that one of my favorite art forms to watch is, I love watching dance. I love watching all types of dance and I just get mesmerized by it. And when there's an aerialist and a dancer on stage at the same time, the audience is almost always watching the aerialist because that's the thing that they haven't seen so much. And for me, I'm always watching the dancers cause I'm like, "But, but the dancer!" But I, I have tried dancing. I'm not great at dancing. I really respect everything that you guys do. Because I, I'm not a great mover on the ground by any means. [00:40:43] Lindsey Dinneen: But maybe something to further explore someday if you feel like it! [00:40:46] Kelsey Aicher: Possibly. Yeah. I mean, things in the circus arts, I know I want to get better at hand balancing and I've even considered-- it's just like, not professionally-- but like, I'm like when I retire from aerial, I think I might try to get a little bit more into contortion. You know, cause someone just gets into contortion for fun. But yeah, I think that my art, I just like to, I like being creative. I like, I like to move my body a lot, so I think it'd be something along those lines or even in the martial arts, I know. Not everyone considers that to be an art, but there certainly is a movement and an art form to things like Tai Chi or TaeKwonDo. So I think maybe the martial arts would be something I would try out. [00:41:30] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Great. And then my final question is-- so at the end of your life, what is one arts related experience that you would want to experience one last time for the last time? [00:41:45] Kelsey Aicher: Directing a show with aerialists. It's funny that I have fallen in love with it in the last few years, because I, when I was in film school, I really just wanted to be a writer. I had no ambition to be a director, almost everyone I was in classes with was like director, director, or writer, director. And I was like, no, I really do not want to direct. And the last four years with Kansas City Aerial Arts and working with the student company in particular, like being able to see us, all that team effort put in heart and soul from choreographers and performers and coaches and make a vision come to life. And it's not just like this vision that I have, like, I love seeing their reaction. Like "Masked" was my favorite show that we've done so far on stage. And after "Masked," so many of the students came up to me were just like, "We can do this again, right? Like we should just like, get the, the theater again next week and just keep performing this show." And that joy and that excitement of "we did this together as a team, we got this concept, we were the best artists we could be and we executed a vision." It's just so incredible. And so I imagine that like at the end of my life, I just want to direct one more show with this community again. [00:43:06] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. I can understand that. Certainly relate to that. Yeah. Well, Kelsey, thank you so very much for being here today. I'm just so inspired by what you've been talking about and your courage in speaking out about things that are important, that matter to you, that matter to everyone. So thank you for doing that. And if, if people are interested in connecting with you specifically, is there a way for them to do? [00:43:33] Kelsey Aicher: Yes. You can go to kansascityaerialarts.com and you'll be able to find my bio and my contact information. If you want to email me, it's kelsey@kansascityaerialarts.com. I am not very good about social media, but I do have an Instagram account, which is mindfulaerhead. Airhead is A E R. So M I N D F U L A E R H E A D. So mindfulaerhead because I am really into mindfulness while being in the air. And yep. So you can follow me on Instagram there and message me that way as well. I will do my best to respond. I'm working this year on improving my social media presence, but it has been a thing that I have been removed from for several years. [00:44:23] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, I can relate to that. Well, thanks again so much for being here. I really appreciate it. And if you are feeling as inspired as I am after listening to this episode, I'd love if you'd share this with a friend or two, and we will catch you next time. [00:44:41] If you have a story to share with us, we would love that so much. And I hope your day has been Artfully Told. [00:44:51] Hi friends. I wanted to share with you another podcast that I think you're going to fall in love with just as I have. It's called Harlem with a View, and it is hosted by Harlem Lennox, who was a previous guest of mine on Artfully Told and a dear friend. Just because it looks easy doesn't mean it is. There is so much that goes into the work of your creative. She wants to know how the artists got into their line of work, what inspires them, but most importantly, what keeps them going? She'd asked them about how they make it through the blood, sweat, and tears. She wants to know what it's like to live this creative life: the good, the bad, the ugly, and even the magical. So she goes behind the scenes with creatives, from different genres and she explores their history, their take on life and talks about the business of art and the dedication of making art. She has a brilliant, brilliant platform. I think you will fall in love. I highly recommend that you search for Harlem with a View. Thanks!
LIAF 111: “Queer is Questioning” From The Spaces Between Podcast with Al Jeffery What does it mean to call yourself queer? Today on Life is a Festival, I'm honored to share an interview I did on Al Jeffery's brilliant show, “The Spaces Between,” discussing queerness as a form of radical curiosity. We open with a comparison of vulnerability and openness, and how to use embodiment to support good mental health. We discuss what it means to “queer” something and how psychedelics and identity-expanding practices are in and of themselves queer. We talk about temperament, attachment style, character and identity and how you can release your own personal mythology by getting down to basic physiology. We close with learning to love the questions themselves, which in our binary culture can be the most difficult love, and yet the most rewarding. Al is a facilitator, community-designer, Top 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author and leadership virtuoso. He is dedicated to understanding disconnection and restoring connection in our lives, leadership and communities. Al hosts the Spaces Between Podcast, an open-inquiry into restoring community in the 21st Century, which I highly recommend. Timestamps :13 - Courageous vulnerability vs. social media openness :23 - Embodiment and mental health :35 - What it means to “queer” something :44 - Focusing on physiology and releasing your personal mythology :55 - Temperament, attachment personality, character, and identity 1:03 - Can you queer your depression? 1:08 - Masturbation and digital sex addiction 1:08 - Learn to love the questions themselves Links Al Jeffery: https://aljeffery.com/ Inside by Bo Burnham (Netflix show): https://www.boburnham.com/ Finite and Infinite Games (book): https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1476731713? Sacred Sons (podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/13MNzScptw2xqgkCTrgAEJ?si=a4700281b7c746bd&nd=1 Tara Brach Podcast (podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/37McjD0j2cdu4GExcFQgm0?si=dcc3018f51b248b9&nd=1 Your Brain on Porn (website): https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/ Johari's Window: https://www.communicationtheory.org/the-johari-window-model/
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What is sentience? If we're to ask the question directly, perhaps a good place to seek an answer is with a great teacher. This week, it's our honor to welcome and share the Earth wisdom of the joyful Dr. Susan Murphy. Susan is a Roshi, a learned teacher in the tradition of Zen Buddhism. She is the founding and resident teacher of the Zen Open Circle in Sydney, Australia. And, as a writer, radio producer and film director, she's considered one of the most important global voices in the Ecological Buddhism, or "Ecodharma" movement. Roshi Susan is the author of the splendid book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675136/minding-the-earth-mending-the-world-by-susan-murphy/ (Minding the Earth, Mending the World: Zen and the Art of Planentary Crisis) (Penguin Random House, 2014), a Zen response to the great ecological crisis of our time – climate change. Please enjoy this open and generous sharing from Susan about sentience, our kinship relationship with non-human animals – and everything else in the cosmos – and the impossibility of separating our human existence and experience from that of the Earth. Sentient Planet is an independent production, created on the traditional land of the Nisqually Tribe in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Please consider https://www.patreon.com/sentientplanet (supporting our work on Patreon). Thank you! Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Last Day on Earth" by Stellardrone.
Jill Robinson first encountered a captive Moon Bear in 1993. The experience, which she recounts in our interview, changed her life. It also sparked the beginning of the end of the horrific bear bile industry. Moon Bears are Asian Black Bears. They are called Moon Bears in reference to the trademark white fur crescent that appears across their necks. In multiple countries across Asia, tens of thousands of Moon Bears (and some other species) are held captive in tiny cages for decades and subjected to routine, extremely painful procedures to extract bile from their gallbladders. The bile is used in traditional Asian medicines and touted for a host of ailments, including hangovers. As the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the animal welfare organization, Animals Asia, Jill has been especially successful in her mission to shut down bear farming in Vietnam. In partnership with the Vietnamese government, the industry has been winding down since 2017 and is now illegal. Soon, Animals Asia will break ground on a second rescue sanctuary in Vietnam and free hundreds of bears from a lifetime of unspeakable cruelty and suffering. This follows another rescue this summer when Animals Asia transported 101 Moon Bears 750 miles across China to a sanctuary in Chengdu. It was the largest bear rescue in history and the subject of the new short film, https://www.animalsasia.org/ (“Moon Bear Homecoming,”) narrated by American actor and activist James Cromwell. English-born Jill is the recipient of many prestigious international awards that recognize her service on behalf of our more-than-human animal kin. She talks about the origin of bear farming and the developments to end it, as well as her victories for cats and dogs in Asia, from her home in Hong Kong. Calls to Action: https://www.animalsasia.org/ (Become a member of Animals Asia) and make a donation to help fund a new rescue sanctuary for Moon Bears in Vietnam. Watch https://www.animalsasia.org/ ("Moon Bear Homecoming," )narrated by James Cromwell, and let others know about it and how they can help. Boycott circus and zoo "entertainment". https://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/ (Buy only cruelty-free) cosmetics and other consumer products. Go vegan a couple of days a week, or always! Sentient Planet is a small, independent production created on the traditional land of the Nisqually Tribe in the Pacific Northwest, USA. Please consider supporting our work on Patreon. Thank you! Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Blinking Star" by Stellardrone.
What a treat to introduce the Dutch nature photographer and our far-flung team member, Mark Stoop. Mark lives in Singapore, where he works as a marketing director and indulges his passion for photographing the biodiverse animals who live around him. Birds and reptiles hold a special place in Mark's heart. Indeed, it was his beautiful photo of a curious Green Crested Lizard that drew us to him. The image has been viewed more than a million times, and that personable little lizard with the big attitude has grown into the icon of our Sentient Planet podcast! In this lighthearted chat with Mark, you'll get a good idea of what it's like to live amongst tropical non-human animals, including monkeys, cobras and wild boar. And if you're a photography buff, you might glean something helpful from Mark's astute tips. Calls to Action: You can support Mark and other photographers from around the world on https://unsplash.com/@markstoop (Unsplash, )a platform that promotes their beautiful imagery for free. One of Mark's favorite animal advocacy organizations is the trailblazing https://www.janegoodall.org/ (Jane Goodall Institute). Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Nightscape" by Stellardrone.
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This week's guest is the profound Australian author, https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/about/our-people/academic-staff/danielle-celermajer.html (Professor Danielle Celermajer). Dany is a philosopher, the director of the Multispecies Justice Project at the University of Sydney, and the author of Summertime: Reflections on a Vanishing Future (Penguin Books Australia 2021). Dany started writing Summertime in situ during the peak of the Black Summer Climate Fires that decimated Australia in 2019-20. Through her book, she attempts to honor the voices and emotions of the wild and domestic animals who experienced the Great Fires - beings, she says, who are just as terrified and bewildered by the changes occurring on Earth as we humans. In our interview, Dany bravely relives what it was like to encounter the fires, which raged for months, as she unravels and beautifully articulates some of its most valuable lessons - especially the deep love many of us feel for who and what we are losing. She begs us to see that animals are knowing individuals. And she helps us understand that human survival hinges on choosing the more difficult of two paths - the one in which we become fully responsible to the other species who live amongst us. Be sure to listen to the related bonus episode. Dany reads a short chapter of Summertime exclusively for Sentient Planet listeners. Calls to Action: Follow Dany's work by signing up for the https://sei.sydney.edu.au/ (Sydney Environment Institute's monthly newsletter). Support these Australian organizations, which are doing critical work on animal advocacy and climate change: https://www.animalsaustralia.org/ (Animals Australia) https://www.greenpeace.org.au/ (Greenpeace Australia) https://www.greeninstitute.org.au/ (The Green Institute.) Get involved in the worldwide movement to divest from the fossil fuel industry: https://gofossilfree.org/ (Go Fossil Free) https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/what-you-need-to-know-about-fossil-fuel-divestment/ (Climate Council) (Australia) https://www.divestinvestaustralia.org.au/about (Australia Institute) http://Fossil%20Free%20Australia (Fossil Fuel Australia) Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Twilight" by Stellardrone.
On the topic of non-human animal sentience, Carl Safina is one of the most experienced observers and gifted communicators in the world. The renowned ecologist turned bestselling author has penned 10 books about our human relationship to nature and her myriad species. For example, in https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250173348 (Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace )(Macmillion 2020), Carl offers a form of deep Earth journalism that brings readers up close to the rituals and activities of beings with whom we share the Earth but rarely personally encounter. His writing is breathtaking, instilling the kind of awe humans must rekindle if we are to halt further damage to our animal kin and the natural systems that support life on Earth. In this interview, Carl shares some of the remarkable encounters he's been privileged to experience, with elephants, sperm whales, chimpanzees and owls, as well as the beloved animals that began it all for him – seabirds. He warns us of the consequences of the mistakes we're making, teaches us about the living beauty that persists, and calls us to moral action. More: Carl is the first Endowed Professor for Nature and Humanity at Stony Brook University and founder of the not-for-profit https://www.safinacenter.org/ (Safina Center). He is the recipient of countless awards, including a 2021 Legacy Award from Defenders of Wildlife (USA) that recognizes his decades of advocating for the preservation of biodiversity. His writing about the living world has won a MacArthur “genius” prize, Pew, and Guggenheim Fellowships; book awards from Lannan, Orion, and the National Academies; and the John Burroughs, James Beard, and George Rabb medals. Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Cosmic Sunrise" by Stellardrone. Photo: The Safina Center.
We're honored to launch Season 2 with this guest, the acclaimed animal photojournalist, author, humane educator and founder of https://weanimalsmedia.org/ (We Animals Media), Jo-Anne McArthur. Perhaps no human has done more to bring the suffering of our animal kin into the light. For more than 20 years, across more than 60 countries, Jo has documented the truth of what happens to billions of animals in some of the darkest places on the planet. In this wide-ranging conversation, she describes We Animals' unfailing focus on the industries that perpetrate and perpetuate the most suffering, especially factory farms. She talks about the resilience required to continue her confronting work, how a new genre of "animal photojournalism" is inspiring the next generation of artist-advocates, and what each of us can do to create more just conditions for the domestic and wild species with whom we share the Earth. Be sure to look for our bonus episode! Jo recites an ancient Buddhist prayer for the liberation of all beings, including we humans. More: Jo's courageous lifework has won her numerous awards, including Nature Photographer of the Year 2020 for her iconic image of a kangaroo and her joey against the backdrop of a burnt eucalyptus forest - survivors of the Black Summer Climate Fires that ravaged Australia. In addition, We Animals' urgent and unprecedented new photo collection, https://weanimalsmedia.org/our-work/hidden/ (HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene), recently won Photography Book of the Year by Pictures of the Year International and the Gold Medal for Outstanding Book of the Year - Most Likely to Save the Planet by Independent Publisher. "Hidden" includes a foreword by the Academy Award-winning actor and animal rights activist, Joaquin Phoenix. Calls to action: We're excited to partner with Jo to give one of our listeners a signed copy of "Hidden." Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/sentientplanetpodcast/ (Instagram) or https://www.facebook.com/sentientplanetpodcast (Facebook) and look for instructions on how you can win. Follow and support https://joannemcarthur.com/ (Jo) and https://weanimalsmedia.org/ (We Animals). If you're a student or educator, discover courses and resources in https://humaneeducation.org (humane education here). (If you're in Canada, https://humanecanada.ca/ (go here).) https://www.reducetarian.org/ (Reduce) your consumption of animal products, or transition to a fully plant-based diet! Look for animal causes you can support in your local community. Consider supporting Sentient Planet on https://www.patreon.com/sentientplanet (Patreon) for just a few dollars a month. Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Eternity" by Stellardrone. Photo: Josee Van Wissen/https://weanimalsmedia.org/ (We Animals Media).
Contemplating system and cultural change, and our role within it can be daunting, and quite honestly, disempowering. Engaged Buddhism though, might have something to remind us. In today's episode, we connect with Brother Phap Hai, a Senior Student of venerable Thich Nhat Hanh, to explore how the practice of Engaged Buddhism might support us as stewards of change in our lives, and our communities. What is Engaged Buddhism? What does it look and feel like in practice? How can it support us in our own wholeness, and flourishing, and in our attempt to re-weave cultures of wholeness?We explore the many ways we can be engaged, and how to reclaim the very orientation behind our engagement to return to living in relationship with life as it is, right here. --Show-notes and links hereConnect with Al on InstagramConnect with Al on FacebookMusic by RhoneSupport the show (https://aljeffery.com/podcast/)
www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rh-ipGRIfHAX_N7EuuJSA www.facebook.com/Tropical-Velvet-291983374288261/ twitter.com/TropicalVelvet www.instagram.com/tropicalvelvetrecords TRAXSOURCE: www.traxsource.com/label/18796/tropical-velvet BEATPORT: pro.beatport.com/label/tropical-velvet/40791 www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rh-ipGRIfHAX_N7EuuJSA www.facebook.com/Tropical-Velvet-291983374288261/ twitter.com/TropicalVelvet www.instagram.com/tropicalvelvetrecords TRAXSOURCE: www.traxsource.com/label/18796/tropical-velvet BEATPORT: pro.beatport.com/label/tropical-velvet/40791 WADE TEO IS IN THE HOT SEAT PRESENTING VOL39 WITH MARKOSA BACK IN THE MIX FOR THE 2ND HOUR 1. Siege - Reach Out (Michael Gray & Dr Packer Remix) 2. Ceasar Cardozo - Pelicanos Beach (Chris Galbraith Throwback Mix) 3. The Spaces Between, Rowetta - Bang 4. Nick Curly, Jansons - Chip Butty 5. Full Intention - Sky's The Limit 6. Franck Roger - Deeper EP 7. Kevin Knapp - Dangerous 8. Steve Silk Hurley - Jack Your Body (Doorly Club Mix) 9. Nick Curly, Jansons - Go 10. Mark Knight, Rene Amesz Feat.Tasty Lopez - All 4 Love 11.Re-Tide, Mattel & Omrich - Piano Lover 12. Antton - Affirmation Avenue 13. Wade Teo Feat. Harry Dennis - Stepping Into The Light 14. Kris King - Down At The Disco
In our last episode for Season 1, Amy Souers Kober, of American Rivers, talks about the rising global movement to restore free-flowing river ecosystems, upon which so much sentient life depends. We discuss the benefits of removing the thousands of dams that still crisscross North America. Right now, there is a groundswell of support to breach four dams on the lower Snake River to save salmon and the Southern Resident Orca from extinction. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity, Amy says, one that requires immediate action and funding from the Biden Administration or U.S. Congress. Call to Action: https://www.americanrivers.org/SnakeRiver2021 (Join growing calls to breach the lower Snake River dams here). Intro music: "The Spaces Between," by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Between the Rings," by Stellardrone. Thank you for listening and supporting Sentient Planet and its message. See you next season!
In this episode of The Reference Desk, Katie is bewitched by the myths and legends of Walt Disney World.Known around the globe as “the happiest place on Earth,” Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is a vacation destination like no other. This sprawling property is home to four unique theme parks, a host of themed accommodations, hundreds of restaurants, and a world of carefully-curated experiences. But are there secrets lurking beneath the surface?Was Walt Disney cryogenically frozen and kept in suspended animation beneath one of his most beloved attractions?Is an uncontainable flesh-eating bacteria the real reason for the sudden, quiet closure of a wildly popular water park? And is it true that no one dies on Disney property? We explore these myths and more in this magical episode.Recommended Titles available at our bookshopManacled by SenLinYuDisney War by James B. StewartIt's Kind of a Cute Story by Rolly Crump and Jeff HeimbuchThe Disney Story: Chronicling the Man, the Mouse, and the Parks by Aaron H. GoldbergThe Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between by Jeff KurttiMaps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghaiby Kevin and Susan NearyCleaning the Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless by Ken Pellman and Lynn BarronInk and Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation by Mindy JohnsonSecret Stories of Walt Disney World series by Jim KorkisThe Kingdom Keeper series by Ridley Pearson.Dream Factory by Brad Barkley and Heather HeplerDown and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory DoctorowLinks: Abandoned: The Rise, Fall and Decay of Disney's River CountryIs Walt Disney's Body Frozen?List of Incidents at Walt Disney WorldThe Inside Story Of Walt Disney's Secret Tunnels Beneath The Magic KingdomPark Secrets Disney Doesn't Want You to KnowFact Check: Does No One Ever Die at Disney Parks?Fact Check: Was Walt Disney Frozen?25 Secrets About Disney World The Execs Would Never Tell UsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thereferencedesk)
In this episode of The Reference Desk, Katie is bewitched by the myths and legends of Walt Disney World.Known around the globe as “the happiest place on Earth,” Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is a vacation destination like no other. This sprawling property is home to four unique theme parks, a host of themed accommodations, hundreds of restaurants, and a world of carefully-curated experiences. But are there secrets lurking beneath the surface?Was Walt Disney cryogenically frozen and kept in suspended animation beneath one of his most beloved attractions?Is an uncontainable flesh-eating bacteria the real reason for the sudden, quiet closure of a wildly popular water park? And is it true that no one dies on Disney property? We explore these myths and more in this magical episode.Recommended Titles available at our bookshopManacled by SenLinYuDisney War by James B. StewartIt's Kind of a Cute Story by Rolly Crump and Jeff HeimbuchThe Disney Story: Chronicling the Man, the Mouse, and the Parks by Aaron H. GoldbergThe Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between by Jeff KurttiMaps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghaiby Kevin and Susan NearyCleaning the Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless by Ken Pellman and Lynn BarronInk and Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation by Mindy JohnsonSecret Stories of Walt Disney World series by Jim KorkisThe Kingdom Keeper series by Ridley Pearson.Dream Factory by Brad Barkley and Heather HeplerDown and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory DoctorowLinks: Abandoned: The Rise, Fall and Decay of Disney's River CountryIs Walt Disney's Body Frozen?List of Incidents at Walt Disney WorldThe Inside Story Of Walt Disney's Secret Tunnels Beneath The Magic KingdomPark Secrets Disney Doesn't Want You to KnowFact Check: Does No One Ever Die at Disney Parks?Fact Check: Was Walt Disney Frozen?25 Secrets About Disney World The Execs Would Never Tell UsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thereferencedesk)
How are koalas faring after the great climate fires that bore down on Australia in 2019-20? One of the best people to ask is Cate Faehrmann, Member of Parliament for the New South Wales Greens Party. Also an environmental activist, Cate chaired a recent parliamentary inquiry into the status of koalas in New South Wales, where the population is quickly dwindling. In this episode, we get down to business to discuss exactly what the inquiry found and the failings of government to protect this iconic but fragile species from spiraling into extinction on our watch. Calls to Action: Don't wait for government – bringing the koala back before it's too late depends on everyone who cares about animal existence on planet Earth. Join Cate's crusade at https://saveourkoalas.org/ (saveourkoalas.org,) where you take actions and get educated on the threats and what we must do to protect precious koala habitat. Educate others! We can solve this. Support https://friendsofthekoala.org/ (Friends of the Koala) and other dedicated volunteer organizations that care for sick and injured koalas. More on the koala coming in Season 2 of Sentient Planet! Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Heart" by https://www.danielbirchmusic.com/ (Daniel Birch).
For those who can't get enough of "podfather" Ken Balcomb – and those new to his lifetime of dedication to the Southern Resident Orca (SRO) – here's the additional interview we promised. Listen to Ken describe the staggering natural beauty that drew him to North America's Pacific Northwest, his first orca sighting 45 years ago, and what it's been like to encounter and document these amazing yet highly threatened sentient beings. Ken also shares his thoughts on the continuing threats to the SROs existence and why removing dams and restoring river ecosystems are essential to their future, as well as our own. To learn more, listen to our prior podcast, "Podfather: One Man's Journey to Save the Southern Resident Orca" and visit Ken's organization, the https://www.whaleresearch.com/ (Center for Whale Research.) Call to Action: Support the growing movement to breach the four Lower Snake River dams, save the salmon and feed the orca on the https://damsense.org/ (Dam Sense) and https://www.americanrivers.org/ (American Rivers) websites. Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Red Giant" by Stellardrone. Photo: Susan Woodward.
This week, we switch hemispheres and head Down Under for an out-of-the-ordinary conversation with the Australian indigenous writer, academic and traditional wood carver Tyson Yunkaporta. Tyson reflects on the dominant global order behind our current crises and the havoc it's wreaking upon animals and all life. We're caught up in an unstoppable race, he argues. Will man-made economic systems or the planet's natural ones collapse first? And can we humans recover our rightful role as custodians of the Earth's sentient beings and all creation? To explore even more deeply, you might want to pick up a copy of Tyson's paradigm-shifting book, "Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World," published by HarperOne, 2020. Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Rendezvous with Rama" by Stellardrone. Photo: James Henry.
This week, we step back from the Southern Resident Orca to discover more about their watery home through the eyes of a mapmaker. Stefan Freelan is the cartographer from Western Washington University who created the Salish Sea & Surrounding Basin map, aiding a decades-long campaign to bring an official name (and purpose) to an entire ecosystem. To download a free copy of his beautiful (two-sided!) Salish Sea map, visit http://maps.stefanfreelan.com/salishsea/ (Stefan's website here). Call to Action: If you haven't already, please consider signing the petition for https://legalrightsforthesalishsea.org/petition/ (Legal Rights for the Salish Sea). Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Odyssey" by One Man Symphony. Coastal audio: BBC Sounds.
This week's episode is from the field! Susan interviews whale researcher Ken Balcomb. The interview takes place at Ken's Big Salmon Ranch property on the beautiful Elwha River, acquired to preserve a key salmon-spawning habitat that is vital to feeding J, K and L pods. Calls to Action: For more stories, photos and videos about the individual whales in the Southern Resident pods, as well as information on how to help them, visit the https://www.whaleresearch.com/ (Center for Whale Research) site. Support growing calls to https://damsense.org/ (breach the Lower Snake River Dams.) Read the Outside article about Ken (that Susan refers to in the episode) here: "https://www.outsideonline.com/2420681/end-watch-southern-resident-orcas (Is It Too Late for the Southern Resident Orcas?)" In North America, you can view wild orca on the West Coast, especially around the San Juan and Gulf Islands, in the summertime. Intro music: "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "To the Great Beyond" by Stellardrone. Photo: Susan Woodward. Thanks to http://www.orcasound.net/ (OrcaSound) and Ocean Networks Canada for the audio clips of J, K and L pods and to BBC Sounds for ocean waves audio clips.
Rena Priest is an award-winning poet and writer, a National Geographic Explorer and a member of the Lummi Nation. In April, she was named Washington State Poet Laureate - the first time Washington has awarded this role to an indigenous poet. Today, we discuss Rena's calling to write about the Southern Resident Orca, whom the Lummi consider their "relatives under the sea." Rena also honors us with indigenous storytelling and worldviews. Call to Action: Join the campaign to free Tokitae and https://www.change.org/p/miami-seaquarium-free-endangered-orca-held-captive-at-miami-seaquarium-for-50-years (sign the petition here). Intro music: “The Spaces Between,” by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: "Endeavor," by Stellardrone.
Hello! In today's episode of Daily Devotions with Lynne and Lawrence, we will listen to the Gospel of John, chapter 13. Thank you for journeying with us! Follow along in the Common English Bible. Songs used in this episode: “Life Is” by Scott Buckley -- www.scottbuckley.com.au "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley -- www.scottbuckley.com.au
Witnessing the decline of species and habitat in this time of mass extinction is deeply painful. In 2001, thanatologist https://drkkevorkian.com/ (Dr. Kriss Kevorkian) gave a name to what many of us are feeling – environmental (and ecological) grief. In our first Sentient Planet guest interview, Kriss talks about her journey from a love of whales to working in death and dying, climate change, and now the Rights of Nature movement. The inescapable truth is that we humans have created our current crises. How can we return to a right relationship with nature and all sentient life? Call to Action: If you love orca (and salmon) as much as we do, please support Legal Rights for the Salish Sea by signing Kriss' https://legalrightsforthesalishsea.org/petition/ (Declaration of the Rights of the Southern Resident Orcas) here. Intro music: “The Spaces Between,” by Scott Buckley. Interstitial music: “Breathe in the Light,” by Stellardrone.
Hello and thank you for joining us today as we read together the Gospel of John, chapter 6. Follow along in the Common English Bible. Songs used in this episode: “Elementary” by Scott Buckley -- www.scottbuckley.com.au "The Spaces Between" by Scott Buckley -- www.scottbuckley.com.au
A new podcast about our kinship with animals. Our first episodes land on Earth Day, April 22. Music: "The Spaces Between" by https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ (Scott Buckley.)
Alismian-Knomen, la esencia animal creo muchas criaturas felinas, aves y algunas mezclas entre estos, usando como medio algunos poderes de otros mundos, pero esa es otra historia. De los gatos de humo hay una peculiaridad especial, nacen de las fogatas alrededor de las cuales se contaron historias de terror, es decir del producto de los restos de los cuerpos de los hijos de Tawa- Kamuha y el miedo generado por aquellas historias. Música: Ephemera by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The Exile of Kronos by TeknoAXE | http://teknoaxe.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ The Spaces Between by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Falso, falso, falso el escenario sobre el que bailamos, lloramos y gritamos, sobre el que amamos, odiamos y nos vengamos, condenados a existir un corto tiempo que tomamos prestado a la eternidad, aguardando a que nuestro acto se consuma tras la caída inesperada de un telón implacable. Música: Spaces Between by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Machina by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Hi, I'm Gina Minardi, a licensed therapist who got fed up with therapy. From rehabs in Malibu, to homeless shelters in East LA, and now in my own private practice, I've witnessed the spectrum of human beings struggle through their stories, trauma, and healing. I've also observed my own, and it has been both beautiful and brutal. Growth, self-actualization, and a spiritual practice are not for the faint of heart. But if you don't allow yourself to laugh during the journey, it's going to feel a whole lot tougher. There's no one “right” way to heal and you truly are your best resource. Therapists, healers, shamans, and intuitives are meant to support you on your path — but they don't have all of the answers. You do. “Spaces Between” is a podcast about the spaces between laughter, tears, breath, our thoughts, stories, ego, soul, trauma, growth — and the joy to be found in this messy journey we call life. I've had my share of both joy and messiness on my own life journey, and on this show, I won't be holding back. Growth can be ugly. To be dedicated to the beauty of it means to step into your soul space. It is both terrifying and liberating. Episode 1 drops on November 11th, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Cada decisión que tomamos bifurca una rama del árbol ... Todas con un origen común, el tronco de madera cósmica encima de cuya copa está el ojo símbolo de la consciencia que el universo tiene de sí mismo, muy seguramente un ojo dracónico. The Spaces Between by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Eclipse by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Oceanarium, Irreversible https://icons8.com/author/dream-machine-1 Still https://icons8.com/music/author/ilya-marfin
On this episode: Dave talks about eye tests, driving and how easy it is to misunderstand what being told to Stay Home could possibly mean? (I wonder what news story that is about?) The new music comes from Stevens Point, Wisconsin and a band called Spaces Between. Unwise is the song and fans of 80s and 90s jangle pop rock will love it. Links to Spaces Between https://spacesbetweenmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/spacesbetweenmusic Link to Dave talking and stuff… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtEcc9tnYGY
In our first episode of the new year, the Ex-Worker looks back over 2015 and its highlights, lowlights, and everything in between. We summarize some of the year's key news developments, including tech developments and struggles around gender, anarchist publishing and media, a hilarious look at mass media coverage of anarchism, and our reflections on the last year of the podcast itself and our new year's resolutions. You'll also hear some analysis of some of the important themes within anarchism and revolutionary struggles in 2015, including an extended discussion on identity and solidarity, a review of the AK Press anthology “Taking Sides”, and reflections on our relationship to mass movements. The anarchist news website “It's Going Down” contributes their end of year thoughts, a new project called “The Spaces Between” sets out to document US anarchism outside of its major urban hotspots, and a supporter offers an important update on NATO 3 prisoner Jared “Jay” Chase. We also received a number of detailed and inspiring year in review reports from anarchists around the world … but we'll save those for our next episode.
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