Podcasts about Stay Human

Discover the power of grounded spirituality and how it holds the key to authentic living and personal liberation. In this episode, I share transformative insights on how to embrace your humanity, prioritize presence over perfection, and unlock true freedom through self-love and compassion. Grounded spirituality is not about escaping life's challenges but about leaning into them with awareness, integrity, and an open heart. This is your invitation to move beyond performative practices and reconnect with what truly matters—your authentic self. Explore practical advice for integrating spiritual principles into everyday life, from navigating uncertainty to fostering deeper connections with others. Whether it's setting boundaries, doing shadow work, or practicing compassion over judgment, this episode offers tools to help you thrive in a chaotic world. If you're ready for a mindset shift, empowerment, and a more embodied approach to spirituality, this is a conversation you need to hear! Together, let's redefine what it means to live a spiritual life anchored in love, empathy, and shared humanity. Don't miss this episode—your journey toward transformation starts here! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Sponsor02:26 - What is Grounded Spirituality 04:59 - Soul Connection in Grounded Spirituality 06:47 - Path to Wholeness through Grounded Spirituality 12:32 - Compassion in True Spirituality 18:00 - Remembering the Light of the World 21:30 - 5 Principles of Grounded Spirituality 29:34 - Integrating Grounded Spirituality into Daily Life 33:00 - Final Thoughts on Staying HumanMentioned in this Episode:Anywhere Clinic – My go-to mental health provider offering virtual psychiatric support, ketamine therapy, and medication management.

#stayhuman oggi ospita gli Shkodra Elektronike, il duo musicale elettropop composto dai cantanti Kolë Laca e Beatriçe Gjergji. Hanno rappresentato l'Albania all'Eurovision Song Contest 2025, classificandosi all'ottavo posto. Cesare Veronico, direttore artistico del Medimex, ci presenta l'edizione di quest'anno (Taranto dal 18 al 21 giugno). Invece Alberto Lasso, co-direttore del Suq Genova, ci racconta il cartellone del 27° Suq Festival di Genova (13-22 giugno). A cura di Claudio Agostoni.

419. How to Stay Human with Suleika Jaouad Artist and New York Times bestselling author, Suleika Jaouad, returns to discuss the importance of creative processes for staying human.  -The surprising ways attachment theory shapes our creative expression and self-worth. -Challenges artists face when promoting their work—and how Glennon and Suleika resist the public pressures. -A simple yet powerful journaling practice to unlock self-connection and creative clarity. Suleika Jaouad is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two Kingdoms. She wrote the Emmy Award-winning New York Times column and video series “Life, Interrupted,” and she is also the subject, along with husband Jon Batiste, of the Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony.  A visual artist, her large-scale watercolors are the focus of several upcoming exhibitions. She is also the creator of the Isolation Journals, a weekly newsletter and global community and her latest book, The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life, is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a deeply personal episode. But it's also a very public episode, as what we're talking about has been all over the news and social media. Today I'm addressing what's going on in LA right now.  As the son of immigrants, this isn't theoretical for me, but I'm not pretending to have all the answers. I want to help us ask better questions, because when we ask better questions, we hear better stories. And when we hear better stories, we become better humans.  This isn't a hot take, and I'm not pushing an agenda. I truly believe that curiosity is more powerful than certainty. And proximity is more powerful than politics. . . . . . Have a secretly extraordinary life? Apply to be a guest on my podcast in 2025 here: https://forms.gle/Z13WGj63oEfgmtjJ9 . . . . . Order your copy of my new book Reconnected HERE: ReconnectedBook.com  Let's keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/1987227/1965424/ Interested in advertising with us? Reach out here. Book me to speak HERE: https://www.carloswhittaker.com/events  . . . . . ACORNS: Head to ⁠acornsearly.com/carlos⁠ or download the Acorns Early app to help your kids grow their money skills today. AQUATRU: Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier! Visit aquatru.com and use the code CARLOS at checkout. HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/HUMANHOPE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's Workday Playdate Snack, we're talking about the kind of trust fall that doesn't involve closing your eyes and hoping Linda from Accounting catches you. Nope—we're talking about the invisible, emotional kind. The one that happens during reorgs, layoffs, and those delightfully vague “strategic shifts” when your team is quietly wondering, “Are we safe? Can we trust you? Or should I start updating my LinkedIn headline to ‘Open to Work'?” If you're leading through change (or just trying to survive it)—this snack is for you. The Problem: Here's the situation: Your company is “reimagining,” “realigning,” or “restructuring”—aka, no one knows what's actually happening. And while the all-hands slides say “exciting opportunities ahead,” your team is refreshing their résumés and watching your every move. Why? Because trust doesn't disappear in a reorg—it falls. And someone's gotta catch it. That someone? You. Trust isn't built through promises—it's built through presence. Through honesty. Through leaders who are willing to say: “Here's what I know. Here's what I don't. And here's what I do know—we'll figure it out together.” The Improv Hack to Try: The “Yes, And… But Also” Technique Here's how to lead when everything's unclear—without pretending to have all the answers.Use this structure when delivering change or uncertainty: “Yes, and…” to validate what's real and open space for what's possible “But also…” to acknowledge fears and bring humanity into the room  Try this: “Yes, we're going through changes, and I know that can feel unsettling. But also—I believe in this team's ability to stay connected and support one another.” It's not spin. It's not sugarcoating. It's leadership that's rooted in reality and hope. Try it at your next team meeting. Watch what happens when trust stops falling—and starts rising. Coming up Wednesday: If this snack hit home, don't miss Wednesday's full-length episode: Episode 294 — Layoffs Ahead? Here's How to Stay Human (and Keep Your Team's Trust). Ready to take one small step toward showing up with more clarity and confidence? Download our newest freebie—The Confident Leader's Toolkit—a 4-step guide to crafting a professional persona that actually feels like you. This plug-and-play resource helps you define how you want to be seen, align your presence with your purpose, and lead with authenticity (not performance).     No, You Hang Up First (Let's Keep Connecting) Did today's episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we'll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don't want to miss another episode? If you're a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you're an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you're trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you've had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin's website Erin's Instagram Erin's TikTok Erin's LinkedIn improve it!'s website improve it!'s Instagram

Welcome to Chat GPT, the only podcast where artificial intelligence takes the mic to explore the fascinating, fast-changing world of AI itself. From ethical dilemmas to mind-bending thought experiments, every episode is written and narrated by AI to help you decode the technology shaping our future. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned techie, this is your front-row seat to the rise of intelligent machines—told from their perspective. Tune in for smart stories, surprising insights, and a glimpse into the future of thinking itself. Listen Ad Free https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!

AI is helpful—but have you ever felt “zotto” (a chill)? I talk about 3 major fears people have about AI, including privacy, job loss, and deepfakes. Then I share my own moment of unease when I realized I enjoyed chatting with AI more than with a new person. What does that mean for our future? I also share my simple idea for staying human—meeting face-to-face, and making real memories.

Oggi a #stayhuman si suonano solo canzoni figlie della working class. E si chiacchiera con gli autori di due libri legati a figli della classe operaia. Con Antonio Bacciocchi parleremo di "Ringo Starr, batterista" (Edizioni LOW), sfatando il falso mito che era il più scarso dei Beatles. Con Alberto Guidetti, musicista de Lo Stato Sociale, parleremo di "Con rabbia e con amore" (SEM Edizioni): un romanzo-manifesto di guerriglia esistenziale, un libretto rosso 2.0 che ribadisce forte e chiaro che no, non è invidia sociale: si chiama conflitto di classe. A cura di Claudio Agostoni.

Due segmenti come sempre, questa volta però con contenuti moooolto diversi. La prima mezz'ora, garrula, ospita Stefano Kino Ferri degli Arpioni che presenta Buena Mista Social Ska vol 2. Nella seconda parte, mistica, gli Enten Hitti eseguono live due brani del loro lavoro "Mistiche Ribelli" e illustrano il progetto. A cura di Claudio Agostoni.

Les Amazones d'Afrique, un super gruppo panafricano di artiste con un repertorio di lotta e rivendicazione. Il comunicato dell'Associazione Ezio Bosso in merito al premio alla Divulgazione Ezio Bosso e il primo esperimento di Hip Hop da Camera di Lucariello ed Ezio Bosso. La storia mitica della chitarra Wandrè e dell'imprenditore di Cavriago che l'ha inventata... a cura di Claudio Agostoni. Musicalista Produzioni Alessia Capelletti

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Ogni sabato, dalle 17.35 alle 18.30, musica, libri e spettacoli che ci aiutano a 'restare umani'. Guida spirituale della trasmissione: Fela.

What do failure, artificial intelligence, and mindful leadership have in common? They're all critical elements in the journey of Faisal Hoque - entrepreneur, innovator, and one of today's most respected voices in business transformation. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I'm joined by Faisal Hoque for a candid discussion about how great leaders navigate complexity, maintain their humanity, and build organizations that thrive in an era defined by rapid technological change. We explore: Why failure is foundational to entrepreneurial success How Faisal's leadership style has evolved - and the importance of the “middle path” The interplay between innovation, AI, and human-centered values Practical strategies for resilience and purpose-driven leadership We also dive into Faisal's bestselling book, Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, which outlines a framework for integrating human values into the future of work and technology. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or advisor, you'll take away powerful insights on how to lead with clarity, courage, and character - especially when the stakes are high and the landscape is shifting. Subscribe to Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. If you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your network and leave a review - it helps more business owners and advisors discover the show! ----more----About Faisal Hoque: Faisal Hoque is the founder of SHADOKA and NextChapter and serves as a transformation and innovation partner for CACI, an $8 billion company focused on U.S. national security. He is a #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author with ten award-winning books to his name. His new book, TRANSCEND: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, has been named by the Next Big Idea Club as a ‘must read'.  For thirty years, he has been developing commercial business and technology systems, and enabling leadership teams at MasterCard, American Express, GE, Home Depot, French Social Security Services, US Department of Defense (DoD), US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), PepsiCo, IBM, Chase, and others with sustainable growth. Today, Faisal is a highly sought-after innovation and transformation (digital/AI, business, organization) partner for both public and private sector organizations, and recognized as one of the world's leading management thinkers and technologists. As a founder and CEO of multiple companies, he is a three-time winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50TM and Fast 500TM awards. Faisal is a contributor at MIT's IDEAS Social Innovation program, Thinkers50, and the Swiss business school IMD. His work has appeared in Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Business Insider, Fortune, Inc., Yahoo Finance, Fox, ABC, CBS, and others.  Learn more at https://faisalhoque.com/ About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries.    Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers.  He's on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people's contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company's most valuable asset.” Dave's book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He's also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.

Ogni sabato, dalle 17.35 alle 18.30, musica, libri e spettacoli che ci aiutano a 'restare umani'. Guida spirituale della trasmissione: Fela.

Welcome to Critical Magic Theory, where we deconstruct the Wizarding World of Harry Potter—because loving something doesn't mean we can't be critical of it. This week's Prof Response tackles one of our most emotional episodes to date: Remus Lupin. But before diving in, we confront a real-world reality—J.K. Rowling's continued advocacy for trans-exclusionary laws and the heartbreak of deciding whether we can still use her text for good. Spoiler: we think we can. And we explain why. From there, we wrestle with listener reflections on shame, love, and the monsters society creates—both literal and metaphorical. We discuss Fenrir Greyback as a disturbing allegory for institutional bias, analyze Lupin's internalized fear, and ask hard questions about fatherhood, failure, and trying to be good in a world that tells you you're not. This is a deep one. But it's also a reminder of why this podcast—and this kind of critical thinking—matters.

Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). In this powerful and timely conversation, host Brandon Clift sits down with Kenny Andejeski—a strategist, facilitator, and civic connector—who specializes in building community across difference. Together, they explore how emotional intelligence, curiosity, and local action can help us bridge divides that feel increasingly entrenched, especially around politics, race, and masculinity.

Ogni sabato, dalle 17.35 alle 18.30, musica, libri e spettacoli che ci aiutano a 'restare umani'. Guida spirituale della trasmissione: Fela.

Oggi su #stayhuman: Youssou N'Dour, il ritorno di una leggenda della musica mondiale. Charles Bradley, l'aquila urlante del soul. Early James, songwriter dell'Alabama artisticamente nipotino di Tom Waits. A cura di Claudio Agostoni.

Ogni sabato, dalle 17.35 alle 18.30, musica, libri e spettacoli che ci aiutano a 'restare umani'. Guida spirituale della trasmissione: Fela.

Have you ever wondered if we're slowly losing our humanity in the rush to adopt AI? Every day, another marketer proclaims they've automated their entire workflow, created the perfect AI system, or generated flawless content. But what if perfection isn't what your audience really wants? The truth is, we're facing an unprecedented challenge in marketing. As AI tools become more sophisticated, they're creating a world of perfect content, pristine images, and meticulously crafted messages. But in this pursuit of perfection, we're at risk of losing the very thing that makes marketing effective - our human touch. That's why I'm thrilled to welcome long-time friend and colleague Mark Schaefer to the show today. Mark is one of the world's most recognized marketing experts, a globally-acclaimed keynote speaker, and the author of 10 best-selling marketing books. His blog {grow} is consistently ranked among the top marketing blogs worldwide, and his latest book "Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World" couldn't be more timely. Mark has worked with organizations like Microsoft, Adidas, and Johnson & Johnson, helping them navigate the intersection of technology and human connection in marketing. The AI Hat Podcast host Mike Allton asked Mark Schaefer about: ✨ Human Authenticity Wins: Creating authentic, imperfect content that resonates with real people outperforms AI-generated perfection. ✨ Balance is Critical: Success lies in finding the sweet spot between AI efficiency and human creativity. ✨ Shared Experiences Matter: Building community and creating shared moments will become increasingly valuable in an AI-driven world. Learn more about Mark Schaefer Connect with Mark Schaefer on LinkedIn Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode Schaefer Marketing Solutions (BusinessesGrow.com) Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World Mark Schaefer's other marketing and business books The Ezra Klein Show: The Government Knows AGI Is Coming Filling the Void: How AI Identifies and Closes Content Gaps with Andy Crestodina The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth: Entrepreneurship for Weirdos, Misfits, and World Dominators by Chris Brogan Shelly Palmer Create your own AI Work Buddy AI Primer: A Comprehensive Guide AI Training for Businesses Explore past episodes of the The AI Hat Podcast podcast SHOW TRANSCRIPT & NOTES: https://theaihat.com/the-you-niverse-how-to-stay-human-in-an-ai-marketing-world/ Start your AI journey with the AI Marketing Primer. Brought to you by The AI Hat - Get Your AI On. Interesting in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here. AI Training for Business Leaders & Teams: https://theaihat.com/ai-training-for-business/ Powered by Magai - why choose one AI tool when you can have them all? And Descript, the magic wand for podcasters. Produced and Hosted by Mike Allton, AI Consultant & Trainer at The AI Hat, where he's tirelessly helping businesses and marketers get ahead of the AI Revolution and apply advanced technologies to their roles. He's spent over a decade in digital marketing, bringing an unparalleled level of experience and excitement to the fore, whether he's delivering a presentation or leading a workshop. If you're interested in helping business owners with AI in an upcoming episode, reach out to Mike. Powered by the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#stayhuman oggi incontra Luigi Caiola il produttore storico dei live degli anni 2000 di Ennio Morricone. Luigi ci parlerà del tour nazionale e internazionale "We all love Ennio Morricone" che partirà il 24 e 25 marzo dal Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber di Milano. Un ricordo del cantautore britannico Bill Fay, recentemente scomparso. "I use to be down", il nuovo lavoro del chitarrista blues americano del Delta Little Freddy King. A cura di Claudio Agostoni.

Ogni sabato, dalle 17.35 alle 18.30, musica, libri e spettacoli che ci aiutano a 'restare umani'. Guida spirituale della trasmissione: Fela.

Sabato 8 marzo, in linea con il palinsesto di questa giornata, puntata speciale di #stayhuman con il racconto della storia di due cantanti: Abbey Lincoln, la cantante che odiava le gabbie dei canarini, e William Dorsey Swann: essere drag queen a fine Ottocento. Entrambe le storie sono estrapolate dal podcast THE RIVER (https://www.radiopopolare.it/trasmissione/the-river/), dove trovate altre storie di musiciste

#stayhuman oggi ricorda perché Roberta Flack era una mosca bianca nel panorama della musica black. Federico Traversa ci presenta la biografia di Willie Nelson. Intervista a Giuseppe Maurizio Piscopo, autore di "Ci hanno nascosto Danilo Dolci" (Navarra Editore). L'album di debutto del collettivo madrileno di Danzón El Gato, formato da due artigiani del suono: Javier Adán (chitarra) e Santiago Rapallo alla batteria (Willwork4funk). A cura di Claudio Agostoni

As AI continues to reshape industries—including the nonprofit sector—how can we ensure that technology serves people, rather than the other way around? In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, we dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and human-centered work with Tim Lockie, founder of The Human Stack and creator of the AI for Anyone course. With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit technology space, Tim has helped organizations transition from being tech-resistant to tech-resilient.Tim shares his insights on leveraging AI in a way that enhances human connection, decision-making, and impact. Whether you're skeptical of AI or eager to integrate it into your work, this conversation will provide practical strategies for maintaining a people-first approach in an increasingly digital world.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why AI is a tool, not a replacement for human connectionHow nonprofits can use AI without losing their core missionThe biggest challenges organizations face when adopting AIPractical tips for using AI ethically and effectivelyInsights from Tim's AI for Anyone course and how it empowers people to engage with AI confidentlyAbout Tim Lockie:Tim Lockie is a nonprofit technology expert and the founder of The Human Stack, an organization dedicated to helping nonprofits develop tech resilience. He created AI for Anyone, a course designed to make AI accessible to people at all technical levels. With a background as a former Salesforce MVP and Microsoft Partner, Tim has guided thousands of professionals in using technology to create positive social impact.Resources & Links:Tim Lockie's Website: The Human StackAI for Anyone Course: Enroll hereConnect with Tim on LinkedIn: Tim Lockie on LinkedInFollow The Human Stack on Twitter: @TheHumanStackCassidy: https://www.cassidyai.com/?via=thehumanstack

#stayhuman oggi ospita Mila Trani, direttrice della Malanga Voice Orchestra, oggi alla prova con "Menta selvatica", il suo disco da solista. Nella seconda parte della trasmissione omaggeremo Malcolm X, a 60 anni dal suo assassinio. Sentiremo come di lui parlano nelle loro canzoni T.I., Nicki Minaj, NAS e 2Pac. Racconteremo di quando Dizzy Gillespie, che si era candidato per le elezioni presidenziali americane, lo inserì nella sua squadra prospettandogli l'incarico di ministro della Giustizia... a cura di Claudio Agostoni. #malcolmx #2pac #dizzygillespie #malangavoiceorchestra

#stayhuman di oggi ospita Fabio Zaffagnini, l'inventore di Rockin'1000 (nel libro "Da zero a mille" racconta queste e altre avventure della sua vita). Francesco Moneti, violinista dei Modena City Ramblers, presenta il suo progetto in duo. "Buffet Hotel de la Gare - Bamako", la ristampa di un vecchio lavoro della Rail Band, l'orchestra ufficiale delle Ferrovie dello Stato del Mali. Piero Dread ci parla di una serata a Milano Parco dedicata a Bob Marley (19 febbraio). A cura di Claudio Agostoni

Kaum eine eurer Entscheidungen bleibt ohne Einfluss auf die Geschichte von Dying Light 2: Stay Human. Welcher Fraktion schließt ihr euch an? Welchem Charakter eilt ihr zur Hilfe? Das sind alle Entscheidungen und Konsequenzen, die maßgeblich einen Einfluss auf die Geschichte haben.

Due gli ospiti nella puntata di oggi di #stayhuman. Daniele Sanzone del gruppo partenopeo 'A67 ci parlerà del progetto "Nemesi - d'amore e di anarchia", che miscela musica e letteratura. Ugo Moroni, uno dei musicisti dei Venus Ship che ci parla del rapporto tra funky e klezmer. Yola, una delle artiste di colore impegnate nella riscrittura delle origini black della country music. Dal Congo la musica di Pierre Kwenders: passato e futuro, modernità e tradizione, rumba ed electro, Montréal e Kinshasa... a cura di Claudio Agostoni

Enzo Gentile ricorda Gianfranco Manfredi. Il blues militante di Barbara Dane, comunista e protagonista della stagione di lotte dei '60 e degli anni seguenti. Il cantautore e bluesman Buzzy Lao ci propone alcuni dei suoi blues pacifisti. Il sound di Seckou Keita, il Jimy Hendrix della kora, la magica arpa africana a 22 corde. A cura di Claudio Agostoni. Seckou Keita Music Ricky Gianco #gianfrancomanfredi #barbaradane

We are diving into the future of marketing in 2025 with Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing. Together, we discuss how AI is reshaping the marketing landscape and why blending cutting-edge technology with timeless human elements, like emotional intelligence and storytelling, is key to staying ahead. John shares actionable insights on hyper-personalization, defining your brand voice, and building trust in a world of automation. Learn how to adapt, thrive, and create authentic connections in an AI-driven world! Today we discussed: [00:00] Opening [01:15] AI vs Previous Tech Excitement [03:25] Approaching AI Strategically [05:02] Adopting the Right Mindset Around AI [10:47] The Human Element Stands Out [13:04] Importance of Storytelling for Your Brand [13:49] AI's Impact on Marketing [16:08] The Future of Personalization [18:55] Marketing Focus for 2025 Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

Welcome to another episode of Two Pixels Off!

Oggi #stayhuman ospita Scarlet Rivera, violinista di Bob Dylan, e Jesper Lindell, cantautore svedese. La musica di TÄRA, giovane cantautrice palestinese nata e cresciuta in Italia. L'electro trance africana degli Zar Electrik, titolari di una sound che incrocia Maghreb, Africa sub-sahariana e Occidente. E lo straordinario patchwork di suoni dei The Bongo Hop, in grado di costruire ponti tra Africa, Colombia, Tropici…e Francia. A cura di Claudio Agostoni. Scarlet Rivera #jesperlindell #tära #zarelectrik #thebongohop

In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephen E. Lindow, a distinguished plant pathologist and microbial ecologist, to explore the phyllosphere—the diverse microbiome that covers plant leaves. Dr. Lindow shares his groundbreaking research on plant-associated bacteria and their role in plant health, immunity, and even their potential impact on human microbiomes. Key Topics Covered: What is the Phyllosphere? Understanding the microbiome of leaves. Bacteria on Leaves: Learn how thousands of different microbes colonize the surface of plants. Microbes & the Environment: How natural ecosystems support a more diverse plant microbiome than monocultures. Impact of Agriculture: How large-scale farming affects plant microbiomes. The Ice-Nucleating Bacteria Discovery: How certain bacteria can influence frost damage in crops. Foraging & Food Safety: What to know about wild foraging and the presence of microbes on leaves. The Human Gut Connection: Could eating wild plants positively impact your gut microbiome? Why You Should Listen to This Episode: ✔️ Gain insights into the unseen world of plant microbiomes. ✔️ Learn how plants defend themselves with their microbial allies. ✔️ Understand how foraging wild herbs may support gut health. ✔️ Discover new perspectives on food safety and plant-based diets. Resources & Links: Read Dr. Stephen Lindow's Research on the Phyllosphere - Phyllosphere Paper

Ogni sabato, dalle 17.35 alle 18.30, musica, libri e spettacoli che ci aiutano a 'restare umani'. Guida spirituale della trasmissione: Fela.

A cura di Claudio Agostoni. L'11 gennaio 1999 se ne andava Fabrizio De Andrè. Oggi #stayhuman dedica a Faber l'intera puntata. Don Gallo e il quinto evangelista. Mauro Pagani e Creuza de mä. La cover ruspante dei Fratelli di Soledad e quella elegante di Yalda. Il cartellone della serata di domenica 12 gennaio al teatro Nuovo di Rebbio (Como)... Andrea Parodi

Ogni sabato, dalle 17.35 alle 18.30, musica, libri e spettacoli che ci aiutano a 'restare umani'. Guida spirituale della trasmissione: Fela.

Ogni sabato, dalle 17.35 alle 18.30, musica, libri e spettacoli che ci aiutano a 'restare umani'. Guida spirituale della trasmissione: Fela.

Juliana Schroeder, Associate Professor at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, unpacks the evolving dynamics of communication in the human-machine era. Juliana dives into the intersection of human and machine interaction, highlighting how technological advancements like generative AI are reshaping how we connect, collaborate, and convey ideas. From leveraging paralinguistic cues to mastering the art of switching between communication modalities, Juliana emphasizes the timeless value of empathy, adaptability, and emotional intelligence in navigating a world increasingly mediated by technology. Key Highlights of Our Interview: The Mind Behind the Machine “AI isn't just changing technology; it's reshaping how we think, act, and perceive power. When virtual assistants act human-like, they give users a psychological boost that can even alter decision-making.” Confirmation Bias Central “When users consult ChatGPT, it often mirrors their ideas, reinforcing their thoughts. It's a colleague that nods a lot but rarely challenges, creating a unique kind of echo chamber.” Medium Matters “From text to video to voice, the platform you choose shapes how your message lands. Want to make a strong first impression? Skip the text and go for face-to-face—or at least a well-delivered elevator pitch.” Humanize the Experience “Paralinguistic cues—like tone of voice and facial expressions—are what make conversations truly human. To connect, think beyond words and embrace the richness of full-spectrum communication.” High Stakes, High Scrutiny “In critical domains like hiring, people demand transparency. The idea of an algorithm handling everything creates unease, sparking backlash when decisions feel like they emerge from a ‘black box.'” _________________________ Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Juliana Schroeder, PHD Chief Change Officer: Make Change Ambitiously. Experiential Human Intelligence for Growth Progressives Global Top 3% Podcast on Listen Notes World's #1 Career Podcast on Apple Top 1: US, CA, MX, IE, HU, AT, CH, FI, JP 2.5+ Millions Downloads 80+ Countries

In the wake of failure, defeat, depression or just negative feelings. It is of utmost importance to think positive. I personally believe because humanity is smashing particles together with the LHC in Switzerland. That we as a species are more able now than anytime in modern history, to capture the direct power of the universe to deliver what it is that we are thinking. It may sound fairy tales and magic. But the quantum world is being observed by humanity. Which on its own accord behaves stranger than fiction. So you really have everything to gain. Go be positive today. Stay Human

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This week on the podcast we reveal the Don Pardo Award winner for Season 5. This high prestigious honor is bestowed onto a person or group of people who contribute to the show's success despite not being eligible for traditional election into the Hall. Transcript: Track 2:[0:42] Thank you so much, Doug Donatz. It is great to be here in the SNL Hall of Fame.The SNL Hall of Fame podcast is a weekly affair where each episode we take a deep dive into the career of a former cast member, host, musical guest, or writer and add them to the ballot for your consideration.Once the nominees have been announced, we turn to you, the listener, to vote for the most deserving and help determine who will be enshrined for perpetuity in the hall.Except for this week. Because this is our very special Don Pardo Award show where the three of us, Thomas, Matt, and myself put our heads together and award the Don Pardo Award to a deserving individual, or in the case of this year's award, deserving individuals.I won't bury the lead any longer, but before I go anywhere, please. please wipe your feet.Track 2:[1:43] This week, we are going to be talking about a major component of Saturday Night Live, and that is the SNL band.So the way we're going to tackle this is we're going to go in chronological order to the best of our ability.We might miss a couple of years, but we can fill Fill in the blanks as necessary for you to get your little history lesson.But this has been enough of me talking right now.How are you doing, Thomas? Hey, JD.Doing really well. It's nice to be on a little like an actual episode with you and Matt, like the three of us kind of uniting here. Yeah. One united front.This is really fun. We were talking as we're recording this, we're coming off a really fantastic Kristen Wiig episode. So I think all of us are kind of energized by SNL right now.So we're taking that energy from the recent Kristen Wiig episode and putting it forth here for this. Oh, that's fantastic.Matt, you're not in your usual corner this week. No, no. Yeah, I've moved things, moved my desk around.I need to make room to watch that, you know, 1970s French disco funk and dance around.Track 2:[3:00] I wonder if they were even i know when they counted the numbers they were speaking french but i wonder how much of the rest of it was was actual french my wife was asleep on the couch i would have asked her she's a french teacher i wanted to wake her up and say you got to watch this sketch but she was gone i'll ask i'll show it to her today and ask it sounded right from my grade nine general French.So it may be like Google Translate. Who knows?But it had the right shapes. Yeah. And I think Bowen's a French speaker.So I think at least Bowen was probably speaking good real. Oh, OK. I think he is. Yeah. Didn't realize that.Well, Matt and I have failed our Canadian tests here.For those listening from other places in the world, Canadians are not truly bilingual, even though our country is.Track 2:[3:52] But I digress. Let's start at the start.Track 2:[3:57] And speaking of Canadians, we're going to talk about the original SNL band.And it's not band leader, but it's musical director. And that is Howard Shore, who is immensely talented.He played the alto sax in the band, and he, like I said, was the band leader.But he was, before he came to SNL, he worked with Lorne Michaels and Hart Pomerantz on the Lorne and Hart Terrific Hour. hour.And when Lauren got SNL, it seemed like a slam dunk for him to come South and work with Saturday Night Live.To me, his most defining moment in the role is that he wrote the closing.He wrote Waltz in D, is it D minor?Waltz in A, written by a founding member, Howard Shore.And And that is something, maybe the only thing other than update that is like lasted the duration of the show.I'm not as versed in the 80s. I don't know if they ended in Waltz and A, but definitely all the Lorne Michaels era, it ends with that.And it's always very exciting when you get to hear the bulk of it and you get to see the credits roll and you get to see them mingling on the stage.Track 2:[5:24] Oftentimes here in Canada, when it aired on global TV, they would cut it off and you wouldn't see much of anything.But now for some reason, you get to see it all.Track 2:[5:35] Uh, do you guys have any feelings about that original music director in that original band?I'm going to get into more detail in a moment, but I'm just curious if you guys have any sort of thoughts or feelings.We talked a little bit about this concept in the Don Pardo episode from last season, Matt and I, but it's just branding.And you touched on it, JD, like the Waltz and A and all of that, like the SNL band, And even with them playing in between sketches and bumpers and stuff, it all goes toward the branding of the show, the show's identity.And when talking about Howard Shore, the fact that he created such an iconic piece of music that's obviously stood the test of time.Like how much aside unless you're one of the more famous cast members or lauren michaels himself it's hard to find somebody who's had such an imprint as far as the identity and branding of the show so right away like he's he's an icon just because of that along with the other like founding members of the snl band but howard shore will highlight at this moment as like the leader So that's what sticks out to me about Howard Shore, specifically his contribution to SNL.How about you, Matt? Yeah, for me, I feel like he's one of those instrumental components creating the feeling Thomas was saying.Track 2:[7:03] Because that early band was much more involved in the day-to-day operations.They were. The later bands, because they would play as part of the show.So you don't get that anymore.In those early first few seasons, they would do extended musical numbers.Or like there's this one sketch with Lily Tomlin where the entire band are dressed up as nurses.That's right. And they do St. James Infirmary Blues.And it's it's just like they're they're they're a component of those early days, setting the tone, part of the vibe of the entire thing.Uh and i think it's no small part due to the camaraderie that shore had with the rest of them, that's right the rest of the cast yeah you're gonna mention this jd but also like the ama king b yes i was just gonna go there that's so funny.Track 2:[8:16] To Matt's point, they were much more a part of the show.You have the nurse band, you have the beekeeper outfit.Track 2:[8:28] Not to mention the fact that the band is responsible for creating interstitial music for sketches and even main music for sketches in some cases.So, I think that that is woven into the fabric of the blueprint or the DNA of SNL at this point.Even though, you know, more contemporary SNL bands aren't as involved.Now, I say that having just come off the Kristen Wiig episode where we got a really funny joke from Lenny Pickett.And that was just, you know, just fantastic.To steal a page from matt's book and just offer you a little trivia i thought it was very interesting that howard shore gave the name blues brothers to akroyd and belushi he was the one who came up with that term and obviously we know how successful the blues brothers were both on the show and in their feature debut uh you know really good stuff shore moved on from snl and And had a phenomenal career post-SNL, scoring films.And he scored films all through the 80s. There are some pseudo-notable ones that I don't have written down right now.But in the early 2000s and late 90s, I think it's late. Is Lord of the Rings late 90s?Track 2:[9:57] Or is it early 2000s? I think the first one was early 2000s.Early 2000s. So it entered production late 90s.Sure. So he did the score for all three of those movies and the three Hobbit films.And to me, that is just phenomenal.He's won three Academy Awards. He's been nominated for Golden Globe Awards.He has won some Emmy Awards as well.And he's just all over the place in terms of success. sass.He's been pursuing music since he was basically eight or nine years old.Track 2:[10:36] At 13 and 14, he became good friends with the young Lorne Michaels in summer camp.And obviously, we know what happened from there.Gosh, if I could have been in summer camp with Lorne Michaels, if only, maybe I'd have a different career right now. But I digress.Any other thoughts on Howard Shore and his influence and importance in the legacy of SNL?Yeah, I think Howard Shore, and not just him. So I'm looking at like the members of the founding band.A lot of them were in the Blues Brothers.So a lot of them played in the Blues Brothers and like role class musicians. You had Paul Schaefer.That's right. Yeah, involved. And of course, we know Paul Schaefer went on to do he was accredited cast member.Paul Schaefer at one point. Tom Bones Malone is a really well respected trombone and trumpet player in the music world.So you have all these world-class musicians, Cheryl Hardwick on keyboards, all these people, super well-respected.And Howard Shore is like the leader of this group.But these musicians, and this is going to be a theme throughout our conversation, are just world-class musicians.Track 2:[11:52] Do you two know if Shore was responsible for putting, I'm guessing he was, but for putting the band actually together?Other yeah i would imagine so because i mean that's how it works now uh as reading an interview, uh maddie rice uh the guitarist and she was talking about how lenny the audition it was sort of like the their version of the lauren michaels the musician's version of the lauren michaels audition where he just sort of sits there dead faced kind of thing but yeah like so i i would assume like he's just going around and getting the best of the best of these musicians that.Track 2:[12:31] At that point, it's a regular gig, good money.So for the 70s, that's a nice enticement to a lot of musicians, I'm sure.You're in New York. You're in New York, yeah. So you have ample opportunity to go to a live venue and play during the week if you're not rehearsing.Almost like the stand-ups and the sketch artists on SNL. Very similar through-line there. That's interesting, Matt. Yeah.Well, shall we move forward? Shore was there, I guess, from the inception through 1979.Track 2:[13:05] So he left when everybody else left, including Lorne Michaels.There were two band leaders in the early 80s, one that only lasted a year, I want to say.Yeah. And one that was three or four years on top of that.And then Lorne came back. so kenny vance succeeded howard shore as the musical director but kenny vance right he was only there basically probably just when gene dumanian was there as the producer so i think maybe when dick ebersole came uh some of the retooling that they did uh i imagine uh affected kenny vance as well as musical director but then they replaced him with the aforementioned tom Tom Bones Malone, who was in the original SNL band that Howard Shore was musical director of.So Tom Bones Malone from 81 to 85 was the musical director.Not that much on Tom Bones Malone. I just know you always hear that name as far as when you talk about great respected musicians.Track 2:[14:10] The name Tom Bones Malone is one that I remember people always talking about.Out but so it was kenny vance from 80 to 81 and tom malone from 81 to 85 i don't know much about that period i just know tom bones if he got bones as a nickname yeah no it's tom bones malone he's like and speaks to the quality of the music those original musicians uh he played multiple instruments aside from trombone he played saxophone trumpet tuba flute bass guitar.Track 2:[14:42] Oh like he could be half the band if and i mean that that was all these musicians were these multi-instrumentalist talent powerhouses um so so yeah it's just it's amazing again like i think that period is sort of like a weird dark period in a lot of ways where a lot of that doesn't make it out kind of like a black hole of saturday night live but it's a little bit yeah yeah tougher to to find information on that era.So that brings us to a member, I want to say he was a member of Tom Bones Malone, his troupe.You guys can correct me if I'm wrong, but he became bandleader, and that is G.E.Smith, and we're going to pass the torch to Thomas on this one.Track 2:[15:27] Yeah, so they were doing retooling, so Dick Ebersole left, and so Lorne Michaels came back to the show in 1985, so they're doing a lot of retooling.That was the year, you know, Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Michael Hall, we saw Lovitz and Nora Dunn and Dennis Miller come into this season, but just a lot of reshuffling and new energy into the show.So that's the season that G.E. Smith started as the musical director of the Saturday Night Live band.I don't know, Jamie, that he was in previous iterations. I think he's a Lorne guy.Okay. And he knows Lorne because G.E. Smith, he was married to Gilda Radner for a couple years in the early 80s. So he got to know Lorne that way.And we've seen, obviously, now that Lorne hires people who he knows and trusts.That's a really big factor. So you're right. Right. If I had married Gilda Radner in the early 80s, I might have a different career path as well.Track 2:[16:31] But as it stands, G.E. Smith's the one who married Gilda Radner.So he became SNL bandleader in 1985.But G.E. Smith, if you've ever heard him speak, he has the blues in his blood.He's like a true blues man, the way he speaks and just his cadence.And you could tell he plays the blues when you listen to G.E. Smith talk.He did a really great episode, I'm going to say probably around when COVID first came up with Marc Maron. He was on WTF with Marc Maron. Oh.Yeah. So he and Marc Maron just geeked out about music because Marc's a guitar player.And so he and G.E. Smith just geeked out about the blues and, oh, what about this musician? What about this guy and that guy?And so it was like two music blues geeks. Oh, that's great. So you can tell, you can feel it in G.E.Smith's blood that he's a blues man. He started playing guitar when he was four years old.Track 2:[17:26] He started kind of learning cursory notes when he was four.Yeah. And by seven, he actually got like a friend of the family gifted him a really good, like the nice starter acoustic guitar.So G.E. Smith's been playing since he was a really tiny kid.You could tell he's just a he's just such a prodigy. That's what he was. He was a prodigy.Yeah. When he was a kid, man, he's he's he's just he's gotten his blood.And he said something to Marion that I thought was interesting. and it says a lot about G Smith's musical style so he said in in talking about the Beatles and the Stones and stuff he said he respected the Beatles he liked the Beatles but it was the Rolling Stones and the Kinks he said that really like motivated him as far as music goes so that's just where he's coming from like he likes the Beatles but he's like a Stones guy so I think that could say a lot about a musician when they state that like which way they lean you know what what I'm saying he has more stones in him he ended up working with Mick Jagger which is probably was probably cool for him but does that make sense like like you get to kind of tell when a musician says I like the Beatles but like I had like the stones more in me absolutely and that he mentions the kinks too yeah I can add that vibes with me or I'm like yeah yeah I get a kinks energy.Track 2:[18:46] Yeah, so this guy is just a true blue musician. He played with Hall & Oates.He was on some of Hall & Oates' biggest records from 79 through the mid-80s.G.E. Smith was... So that's what he was doing in the early 80s.He was mainly playing and touring with Hall & Oates.He's done albums with Tom Waits, Mick Jagger, Carly Simon, Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan.Track 2:[19:09] Worked closely with David Bowie and Roger Waters. I mean, this guy has been around.That's what he loves. He loves playing. He's made a lot of connections, very well respected.Track 2:[19:19] And we talk about branding, you guys. And I know, JD, I'm pretty sure this is when you started watching, was around the mid-80s. Maybe when Phil Hartman and Carvey and Lovitz and those guys.G.E. Smith, to me, was part of the fabric of the show. They would even build G.E. Smith and the Saturday Night Live band.And watching him, the dude with the blonde ponytail, just shredding on the guitar.Guitar like he was to me as a viewer part of like that branding he was part of like the essence of the show i don't know if either of you felt that way watching that era of snl absolutely every time they cut to commercial you just see him wailing away on that guitar uh with these incredible licks and it's just yeah that was just the moment and it's like i that early ge smith you know saturday night live band is like i couldn't at that time i couldn't have imagined it i can almost hear don pardo saying it ge smith on the 70 my wife the way he said ge smith it was like it felt like it meant something i don't know here's something nitpicky do we know what ge stands for oh george edward george edward smith oh it's cooler george edward dad actually oh let's say that again george edward haddad.Track 2:[20:43] Yeah, his dad's side of the family is Lebanese. Oh, wow.So, yeah, so he grew up kind of like culturally Lebanese in a lot of ways, G.E. Smith did. That's fascinating.Yeah, so like a real cultured guy, a lot of influences, has worked, like I said, with so many people.People uh he says and he gives he gives credit to a lot of people that were in the his band at snl because he tells he tells marin that he just wanted to keep up with these amazing musicians, so he's like that that's just what you know that that's he said that was my role in the band i was kind of like the leader but like these were world class he's like snl had the budget he said this is a big show they had the budget to get these amazing musicians so he's like i felt every week like i just had to keep up man well he gives a lot of credit he gives a lot of credit to uh to the other people uh that were in the snl band at the same time and i'm looking and um yeah it was guys like george young i know he's a he's a pretty respected player earl gardner who was there forever he started with ge smith all these really great uh great musicians matt chamberlain that That blew my mind when I read that.Yeah, he was probably best known for Pearl Jam, but he's been drummer for a lot of bands. Soundgarden?Track 2:[22:05] Soundgarden, yeah. He was, from 91 to 92, he was part of G.E.Smith's band a little bit.We'd see David Johansson as Buster Poindexter make appearances every now and then in that era.Track 2:[22:18] So, yeah, G.E. Smith really gives a lot of credit to other musicians, the people in his band.Even though he was the one that was billed and people just think of G.E.Smith from that era, he really is very complimentary of all the musicians that he got to work with on SNL.There seems to be a through line here so far that these band leaders put together these world-class bands to play one night a week for 90 minutes. Yeah, right.Probably the best gig going. Yeah, what a great gig. Yeah.Well, from GE Smith, we go to...The longest running, the Kenan of band leaders.I don't know that anyone will surpass his record at this point because I don't know when he's leaving even.But this brings us to Lenny Pickett and his cohort at times that I'm sure Matt is going to get into here.Based on a Facebook post I read earlier today. Yes. Well, Lenny was one of those 1985 hires. So he came in at the same time as G.E. Smith.Track 2:[23:34] He was co-musical director with Cheryl Hardwick, who founding band member.She was co-musical director with G.E. Smith.She was in the band until 1995 when she retired at the end of season 25.So, I mean, she was the last member of the founding band.But so you get this i think that's why there's such a through line in the psychology of the band leaders because you had members of that original band all through the years up until you know 95 like just a little over you know a little under a decade ago so you you've got like just the psychology and it is a very music forward psychology uh you've got going on like He's a former member of Tower of Power, R&B funk band, amazing.He led their horn section before joining the SNL band.Track 2:[24:30] He's entirely self-taught. This is a guy who picked up his instruments as a kid and just taught himself, except for a brief period where he went to work with a particular musician for less than a year.So I don't even really count that. So he's learned everything on his own.He went to study with Burt Wilson, a jazz musician, for a short time.But he can also play clarinet, flute, as well as the alto saxophone.He's considered a virtuoso of the altissimo register.This is a technique where you can just change your position of your tongue and the shape of your throat and make your saxophone play way outside of its register so he'll you'll key like a b flat and you'll get a high f that kind of thing like totally outside of the range so that's why he gets this incredible performance out of his uh out of his saxophone because he's like pushing it beyond the limits but you know.Track 2:[25:37] He's performed with the greats. He's also performed with Paul and Oates.He performed with David Bowie as well.Aaron Neville, Katy Perry, Talking Heads. He was recently a part of Love This Giant, an album by David Byrne and St. Vincent.So he played saxophone. Wild.So, I mean, he's still a vibrant, powerful musician.He surrounded himself with, if we look at this, his current band, they're all veterans at this point there's only a couple of people who are relatively new uh you know leon uh pendarvis keyboard since 1980 he predate he's like predates the you know the band leader uh alex foster 85 uh steve turay trombone 85 christine olman vocals since 91 sean pelton drums since 92.Valerie Naranjo, you see like rocking out back there every every episode.95 James Keenis 2000.Ron Blake, he's on baritone sax 2005.Track 2:[26:50] Toughest Zimbabwe keyboard since 2010.And then you have Maddie Rice, a guitarist that I mentioned earlier, and Summer DeMarco, who's on trumpet both 20 and 20 and 2022 respectively so for the most part these are band members who are seasoned respected and talented musicians um and it's like an incredible like i was doing a little bit of digging into their process and i have to say in a in some ways they have it harder than the sketch comedians because they don't generally come in during the week they come in on saturday day.Track 2:[27:29] Sometimes they'll do a bit of a rehearsal on Friday if it's a complex piece, like a big piece.But they work with Elijah Bruggeman. He's the sketch musical director.And he will collaborate like Rice was talking about, the Tampon Farm sketch, where Kate actually laid down a guitar track.But it was you know it's not professional quality because she's just a home guitar player so she came over and played over that and sort of expanded the composition but they did that on thursday so it's like she just came in listened to the track and just sort of noodled something over top of it and uh but yeah like they will come in they'll they'll start rehearsal on friday a Saturday and then be ready for dress.Track 2:[28:26] So it's just like, there's no time there. And like those sketches are so tight.Like you look at the sketches just past weekend, you had multiple sketches where you've got this intense musical number or, or some of the classic sketches where, where you've got music feature very prominently.No, they've had a day to figure that out is like, this is why you have the best of the best on that band.Track 2:[28:52] Yeah they i noticed snl especially this season in season 49 they like to do one sketches where a character gives a dramatic monologue and then you hear like the dramatic music playing in the background so yeah so a lot of i don't think a lot of people realize that in in most of these sketches that require music that's the band that's like the house band playing in a lot of these sketches so it's not just like oh we're gonna play uh in between commercials or we're gonna play the good nights or or whatever like they're like involved in sketches i think that's a really good thing to bring up pros pros they are absolutely pros pros and very well deserving of this prestigious award the don pardo award that we will be presenting every season uh so far the list is short it's don pardo and the snl band any final thoughts on the snl band gentlemen i'm curious who you think might be good for the like when lenny retires to take over the reins hmm.Track 2:[30:01] This is almost, I mean, this is almost harder than Who Replaces Lorne, because with Lorne, it's a short list.But like we could, if I knew anything about, you know, jazz music in New York and, you know, R&B music in New York, I would have a couple names for you.But I don't. So I don't even have any names.Thomas? Yeah, I wonder if SNL would do something like want to pry like John Batiste or something from his Stephen Colbert gig.Oh, wow. So here's the thing. Maddie was in that band. Yeah, yeah.Yeah, Maddie came from that band. I kind of feel like she's being lined up because she's featured more and more prominently in the transitions and stuff.She's also a multi-instrumentalist. she's young so she can she's sort of got the vibe for the modern sound but also, jazz musician and guitarist so she has that respect for the old ways as well as the new ways I think she'd be a good fit to sort of transition a new era because I don't Lenny would leave before season 50 but you know like if there was a new new guard let's say were to take over I think that would be a good fit because it's it's a legacy.Track 2:[31:25] How old is Pickett? When he turned 31, 31, he was born at 31.She. Oh, sorry. Sorry. Lenny Pickett.Lenny is he was born in 1956.OK. No. Yeah. Lenny's turning 70 in three days, actually, on April 10th.So as we're recording this, Lenny's going to be he's 70 when this when this. Yeah. April 10th, 1954.Sorry. Yeah. So he might be. Yeah. No, I think Matt brings up a good point about Matty Rice, though. Matty. Yeah. Yeah, Maddie's 30, 31.Track 2:[31:57] She could be next in line to follow, to succeed Lenny Pickett, for sure.She did a good interview with Vulture earlier this year.That was the interview that I think Matt was referencing, was her Vulture interview.So yeah, she used to play in John Batiste's Stay Human house band for Stephen Colbert.My wife and I, a few years ago, went and saw a taping of Stephen Colbert.Dana Carvey was on that. So that was like, as an SNL fan, that was pretty special.So I got to see Maddie and John Batiste and do their thing.It's interesting about Maddie Rice is, and it's kind of unfortunate too, but she was almost at the center of a really, really unfortunate nonsensical discussion online.Imagine that, a nonsensical discussion online.Line but people were focusing in on if she laughed or not during the monologue and her reactions during the monologue and i think she even came out and said i've seen a lot of these jokes in this monologue like this is probably the third or fourth time that i've seen it so she said she doesn't want to like do fake laughter so she's like these are just kind of my it's not no offense against the host or whoever's doing the monologue but it's just so it was just very weird like yeah Yeah. Focusing on Maddie Rice's reaction.Track 2:[33:15] And to be fair to her, most of the other band are pretty deadpan during that, too, because they don't want to they don't want to telegraph stuff.Yeah. They want to, you know. Right. And J.D.Track 2:[33:34] Right. So so what you want to refresh people's memories about that?Yeah, well, it was interesting. Kristen came up for her monologue.And before she monologued, she said, you know what?I haven't talked to the band in a while. Toughest on keys. How you doing?Sean on drums. How about you?Great. Lenny on sax. How you doing? I'm OK.And it was something that we just have not seen before on the show in that manner.So it was really, for a show that is 49 years old to do something it hasn't done before is pretty incredible.And I think that's why we pointed it out to each other earlier today, because it does seem sort of shocking in a sense.But it just goes to show you how important this group of people truly are, that they can, you know, take us to a commercial break.Oftentimes, when there's not enough time for another sketch, we get a commercial break, and then we come back to an interstitial, and then another commercial break before we go to Walt's and A.Track 2:[34:45] So that is this year's Don Pardo Award winner.We have some exciting news as well.As you're listening to this, we are opening voting today, and voting will run through the 17th of May, at which time we will do some tabulation, and then we will present with you the Monday episode that will reveal Season 5's SNL Hall of Fame.Gentlemen, it has been an absolute pleasure for Matt Ardill and Thomas Senna. 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In this captivating episode of Walk Talk Listen, we explore the harmonious intersection of music and philanthropy with the incredibly talented bass player Endea Owens. Known for her vibrant contributions to the jazz world as a bassist, composer, and philanthropist, Endea shares her journey from Detroit to the global stage, her passion for ending hunger, and her love for music that resonates with the soul.   About Endea Owens:   Detroit-raised jazz prodigy, recording artist, and philanthropist. Alumni of The Juilliard School, member of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert's house band, Stay Human. Award-winning artist with accolades including an Emmy, Grammy, and George Foster Peabody Award. Founder of the Community Cookout, feeding and inspiring thousands in NYC through music and meals. Collaborated with legends like Wynton Marsalis, Diana Ross, and Jon Batiste, among others. Released her debut album "Feel Good Music" in 2023.   Episode Highlights:   Endea's first encounter with music and her path to becoming a jazz icon. The influence of mentors like Marcus Belgrave, Rodney Whitaker, and Ron Carter. Behind-the-scenes insights into her performances and collaborations with music royalty. The inception and impact of the Community Cookout initiative. Endea's selection for her all-time quintet   Listener Engagement:   Discover the songs picked by Endea and other guests on our #walktalklisten here.  Connect with Endea Owens via Twitter, YouTube and Instagram and of her organization the Community Cookout: Instagram. Share your thoughts on this episode at innovationhub@cwsglobal.org. Your feedback is invaluable to us.   Follow Us:   Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by liking and following us on Twitter and Instagram (@mauricebloem). Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All" featuring CWS, and explore the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).   This episode of Walk Talk Listen not only sheds light on Endea Owens' exceptional journey in music and philanthropy but also inspires listeners to appreciate the power of jazz as a tool for social change. Join us in this melodious venture to make the world a better place, one note at a time.

This week, host Charlotte Alter sits down with Jon Batiste, a celebrated musician, composer, and bandleader with deep Louisiana roots. Known as the "crown prince of jazz," Batiste's journey spans from New Orleans' vibrant streets to Juilliard's halls, extending to international acclaim. Charlotte and Jon discuss the formation of his band, Stay Human, Batiste's tenure on “The Stephen Colbert Show,” his Grammy-winning 2022 album "We Are," and the resilience portrayed in his 2023 film "American Symphony." Jon delves into the challenges and victories documented in the film, and the inspiration behind his Oscar-nominated song "It Never Went Away." They also cover his latest album, "World Music Radio," and his upcoming "Uneasy Tour," which focuses on social change and voter registration. Tune in for an insightful look into one of the greatest artistic minds today, and a celebration of the unique musical perspective, commitment to healing, community building, and spreading joy that Jon Batiste shares with the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 004 of Real Estate Team OS features Jenny Wemert, Team Leader of Wemert Group Realty, a team lives out a culture of service, relationships, and doing the right thing that's captured in the term “WeMates.”In this conversation, Jenny walks us through what it takes to take your teamerage or brokerage independent - from living up to promises, getting clear on your value prop, and getting big enough, to developing your training, tech stack, and systems. Listen to Episode 004 for Jenny's insights into:- The need to hire and the inability to train for a servant heart- The need to “stay human” even as our ability to dictate and measure activities grows (result: 50% repeat and referral rate)- The meaning behind the acronym WeMates, their language for teammates- Why team members don't compete internally and how they stay in their highest value areas (and what the 3 main activities are)- Three specific lessons learned in her shift out of production and into team leadership- The way your splits slide with your value prop- The front-of-house / back-of-house structure of team leadership- Shifting the brokerage from Keller Williams to independent (their motivation, as well as advice for others)- What you miss when you leave a big brand and brokerage- Why profitability is incredibly hard in the middle (small teams as highly profitable, large teams as less profitable but scaled, and the “black hole” middle)- Why leverage and loneliness are driving experienced agents into teams- What aspiring team leaders should be thinking about in preparation for the changeAt the end, she shares her appreciation for Russell Rhodes, thrift shopping, a years-old WeMobile, and connecting and consuming via her phone.Learn more about Wemert Group Realty:- https://WemertGroupRealty.comFollow Jenny Wemert:- Jenny WemertLearn more about Real Estate Team OS:- https://www.realestateteamos.com- https://linktr.ee/realestateteamosFollow Real Estate Team OS:- https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/- https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateteamos

The author of "The Ones We've Been Waiting For: How A New Generation of Leaders Will Transform America," Charlotte Alter, joins Stephen Colbert to discuss why "Harry Potter" is so ingrained in millennial minds and how that inspires them to fight against authoritarianism (Originally aired February 26th, 2020). And can anyone name a greater performer than Beyoncé Knowles-Carter? Acclaimed author Michael Eric Dyson challenges Stephen, Jon Batiste and the members of Stay Human to name an entertainer who is more talented and influential than Queen Bey. Dyson's new book, "Entertaining Race: Performing Blackness in America", is available everywhere now (Originally aired November 2nd, 2021). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices