Podcasts about Storytelling

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Episode Description:Nancy Cartwright is best known as the voice of Bart Simpson. But in this archive conversation, James is interested in the artist behind the voice.Nancy joins the show to talk about In Search of Fellini, the film she co-wrote with Peter Kjenaas based on her own trip to Italy in the 1980s. At the time, Nancy was already working as an actress and voiceover performer, but she became obsessed with Federico Fellini's La Strada. She studied scenes from the film in acting class, felt deeply connected to Giulietta Masina's performance, and eventually decided she wanted to get the rights to adapt La Strada for the stage.So she wrote Fellini letters. When she finally got a response telling her not to come because Fellini would be working, Nancy heard something else: he would be there.She went anyway.That decision becomes the central metaphor of the episode. Nancy describes the trip not as a business errand, but as an immersion into life, art, culture, language, risk, chance encounters, and personal transformation. The film's line—sometimes you have to travel far, far away to find what is closest to you—comes from one of those real encounters.James and Nancy also talk about her earlier career. Nancy explains how she found her way from speech competitions in Ohio to radio work, to studying with Daws Butler, to acting classes with Milton Katselas. She shares stories about auditioning for Cheers, getting a part after walking straight out of the casting room, and learning that if you surprise yourself, you can surprise everyone else.That lesson also applies to The Simpsons. Nancy originally went in to audition for Lisa, but when she saw Bart's description—“a 10-year-old school-hating underachiever and proud of it”—she knew instantly that was the part. She trusted the instinct.The conversation becomes a meditation on creativity. Mentorship matters. Preparation matters. But at some point, the artist has to do the work, throw it away, walk into the room, and trust what happens.Nancy's story is about voice acting, Fellini, and Bart Simpson. But it is also about making the leap from talent to authorship, from performing other people's words to finding the story only you can tell.Editorial Note:This is a From the Archive episode. References to In Search of Fellini as a new or limited-release film, The Simpsons at that point in its run, Nancy's projects, and release timing reflect the original recording period.What You'll Learn:Why Nancy Cartwright calls herself one of the most recognizable voices attached to an unrecognizable face.How Bart Simpson's voice fits into Nancy's own personality and childhood mischief.Why La Strada affected Nancy so deeply as a young actress.How Nancy's trip to Italy became the foundation for In Search of Fellini.Why “sometimes you have to travel far, far away to find what is closest to you” became the emotional center of the film.How Nancy learned voice acting from Daws Butler.What Milton Katselas taught her about surprising herself.Why walking out of a Cheers audition helped her get the role.How to create an effect without making it feel calculated.Why auditions are not just competitions, but opportunities to fulfill a decision.How Nancy knew Bart was the right role even though she had been called in for Lisa.Why artists need preparation, mentorship, instinct, immersion, and commitment.How The Simpsons has lasted through writing, love, improv, and a giant universe of relatable characters.Why Nancy believes artists have a responsibility to connect with people on a deeper wavelength.How making In Search of Fellini took more than 20 years of persistence, revision, and collaboration.Timestamped Chapters:[02:00] The Most Unknown Famous Person in the WorldJames introduces Nancy Cartwright and asks what it is like to be instantly recognizable by voice but not by face.[02:43] Bart Simpson Enters the RoomNancy demonstrates why millions of people know her even if they do not know what she looks like.[03:04] Bart on an AirplaneNancy tells the story of using Bart's voice on a flight to the UK and entertaining the cockpit crew before landing.[04:55] Beyond Bart SimpsonJames introduces Nancy's broader creative life and her film In Search of Fellini.[06:37] The Pearl Is the Autobiography of the OysterJames connects Fellini's idea of autobiography and art to Nancy's film.[06:54] Traveling Far Away to Find What Is ClosestNancy explains the line from the movie and how it came from her real trip to Italy.[07:47] Studying La StradaNancy describes discovering Fellini's La Strada in acting class and becoming captivated by Giulietta Masina's performance.[10:43] Mentors, Acting Class, and Early RolesJames connects Nancy's early acting work, voiceover success, Daws Butler, Milton Katselas, and her growing artistic identity.[10:47] The Cheers AuditionNancy tells the story of walking out of an audition and discovering that the casting team loved it.[11:39] Surprise Yourself, Surprise Everyone ElseNancy shares Milton Katselas's advice and James identifies the broader lesson behind the audition.[13:18] Authenticity vs. CalculationNancy explains why an effect only works when it is sincere, not staged.[13:52] The Lobster Hat AuditionNancy tells the story of Marian Rose White, a strange hat, thick glasses, and how she was already auditioning before she entered the room.[17:47] You Are On Before You Walk InJames and Nancy turn the audition story into a larger lesson about authenticity and preparation.[18:24] Twenty Years of Writing In Search of FelliniNancy explains how the film evolved through many versions before becoming the final story.[21:05] Finding the Authentic Artistic SelfJames connects Lucy's journey in the film to Nancy's own search for her artistic identity.[21:47] Why Nancy Went to ItalyNancy explains how studying La Strada turned into a real-life mission to find Fellini and ask for the rights.[22:14] Storytelling, Speech Competitions, and Childhood MischiefNancy talks about growing up as one of six kids, discovering performance, and realizing there was a little Bart in her from the beginning.[25:23] Finding Daws ButlerNancy explains how a Warner Brothers contact led her to Daws Butler and how that mentorship changed her career.[27:14] Learning the Professional CraftEven with natural talent, Nancy spent years studying before Daws felt she was ready to record a proper voiceover tape.[30:23] Ride the Horse in the Direction It's GoingNancy reflects on seizing the moment and following the career openings that appear.[31:00] Make a Decision and Back It FullyNancy explains how artists can overcome comparison and negative voices by committing to the choice they make.[33:34] Trust the Work, Then Throw It AwayNancy describes the balance between preparation and presence: do the work, then go in and trust yourself.[33:57] Auditioning for Lisa, Choosing BartNancy remembers seeing Bart's character description next to Lisa's and immediately knowing where her instinct pointed.[35:21] Art as a WavelengthNancy explains why art can reach people beyond logic and pull something out of them emotionally.[37:04] Letters to FelliniNancy describes writing Fellini repeatedly, finally getting a response, and deciding to go to Italy anyway.[39:07] Immersing Herself in ItalyThe trip becomes more than a meeting. Nancy wants to eat, drink, fall in love, learn the culture, and live inside the experience.[41:18] The Line That Became the MovieNancy explains how a chance encounter in Milan gave her the line about traveling far away to find what is closest.[43:19] Real Life Becomes FilmJames and Nancy connect the people and moments from her trip to the characters and scenes in In Search of Fellini.[44:34] Why Nancy Didn't Play ClaireNancy explains why she realized acting in the film as the mother would distract from the story.[46:02] Maria Bello, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and the CastNancy talks about the actors who brought the film to life and the commitment they brought to the work.[48:00] Returning to Italy After DecadesNancy and her collaborators retrace her old journey, draw from diaries and letters, and rebuild the story.[49:31] Art After FearNancy tells the story of finding a sculpture after a frightening encounter in Venice and how that moment stayed with her.[53:47] Yes, AndJames identifies the improvisational quality in Nancy's life: saying yes to the moment and letting the next connection appear.[56:46] Writing the Script in a WeekAfter years of drafts, the final version comes together quickly because the deeper material had been building for decades.[58:11] Everyone Has an Artist InsideJames and Nancy discuss Fellini's belief that people carry artistic potential that often gets shut down by ordinary life.[01:00:38] Fellini, Bart, and Surreal TruthJames connects Fellini's surreal realism to The Simpsons and Nancy's attraction to Bart.[01:03:50] From One-Woman Show to Feature FilmNancy explains how In Search of Fellini began as a monologue and one-woman show before becoming a movie.[01:07:08] Why The Simpsons LastedNancy credits Springfield's huge cast of relatable characters, the writers, the performers, and the love behind the work.[01:08:42] Nancy's Code for SuccessDo what you love, surround yourself with supporters, be professional, find a mentor, surprise yourself, and seize the moment.[01:10:43] Why the Movie Still Works Without Knowing FelliniJames says viewers do not need to know Fellini to connect with the story of finding the artist inside yourself.[01:12:00] James's Reaction to the FilmJames says the movie made him cry and describes it as a story about finding your authentic self.Additional Resources:Nancy Cartwright Official WebsiteIn Search of Fellini — NetflixNancy Cartwright BiographyNancy Cartwright — Fox / The Simpsons BioNancy Cartwright — Television Academy InterviewIn Search of Fellini — Spotted Cow EntertainmentNancy Cartwright on the Personal Inspiration Behind In Search of FelliniMy Life as a 10-Year-Old BoyLa Strada — The Criterion CollectionFederico Fellini — The Criterion CollectionDaws Butler — Television Academy InterviewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In 2016, Chris Bell, a ranger with New Zealand's Department of Conservation, was the sole human inhabitant of a small island off the west coast of the country, called Mana Island. He was there to take care of the island's fragile and recovering ecosystem, including a colony of Australasian Gannets at the top of a high cliff overlooking the sea. But there was one catch. All but one of these striking seabirds were fake, made of concrete and paint.  This week on Radiolab, producer Annie McEwen tells us a love story about a rogue bird and what happens when the things we want for animals clash with what they seem to choose for themselves.  Special thanks to Melody Thomas and Kirsten Johnstone from Popsock Media, the New Zealand-based podcast company. Thanks also to Mathias Kom and Ariel Sharratt from The Burning Hell and Steven Lambke at You've Changed Records.  Visit Friends of Mana Island at https://manaisland.org.nz/ to learn more about conservation efforts on Mana Island. EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Annie McEwen Produced by - Annie McEwen with mixing help from - Jeremy Bloom Fact-checking by - Diane A. Kelly and Edited by - Alex Neason EPISODE CITATIONS: Videos -  There are many Nigel-inspired songs and poems, find links to a few of them below: See Nigel with his concrete mate (https://zpr.io/kZZC9erwauCD) Nigel the Gannet song video by The Burning Hell (theburninghell.com) Nigel [w/ score] (https://zpr.io/t47J6VkqAXLj) by Angus Davison Nigel the Lonely Seabird (https://zpr.io/4gSSv5MX8xTa) by Daniel Henderson Nigel (https://zpr.io/FuLupaZG42sn) by Avem Nigel No Mates (https://zpr.io/hckrSSdBXKE9 ) by Dainius Kučinskas Nigel Gannet (https://zpr.io/kddxySdXqd3C) by Fred Pilcher Nigel (https://zpr.io/88HdTWRSd2UF) an Experimental Animated Short Film About a Lonely Gannet Literature -  Poetry inspired by Nigel the Gannet (https://zpr.io/xBiW9usvAkpy)   Sign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org. Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you live in Hawaii, you know that if you see the ancient Night Marchers of the King's Guard, you bow in reverence. And you don't look them in the eye, under any circumstances. But Obake, Dee, and Joe Bones? They haven't learned this lesson… yet. Mahalo, Obake, for sharing your story with us. If you're interested in more stories from Obake, check out his YouTube channel, Ghosts of Hawaii. Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Richard Haig, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The known and the unknown are front and center in the Cabinet today. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In remembrance of Carol Lynn Pearson, we are honored to reshare this October 2023 conversation and celebrate the extraordinary legacy she leaves behind as a writer, poet, advocate, and courageous voice for love, faith, women, and the LGBTQ community.In this episode of The Observatory, Carol Lynn Pearson joins the show to talk about the doctrine of plural marriage in Mormonism. Hear about how the doctrine of polygamy developed, how polygamy causes irreversible damage, the importance of resonating with love, practical solutions to the problem, and Carol's upcoming books. Timestamps[03:53] Have Carol Lynn's views changed on the doctrine of polygamy.[10:14] Mormonism and polygamy.[18:00] How the doctrine changed over time. [21:11] How polygamy showed up in Carol Lynn's story.[26:54] The damage that this doctrine causes.[44:27] Resonating with love.[51:30] Carol Lynn's favorite passages. [70:41] Solutions to the problem.[74:15] Carol Lynn's diaries. Notable quotes:“It benefits no one.” – Carol Lynn Pearson [04:27]“However we deal with the past, it is the past.” – Carol Lynn Pearson [26:48]“Society must move historically into more and more of a place of light.” – Carol Lynn Pearson [72:15]Relevant Links:Website: carollynnpearson.comSubscribe to the podcast: Apple PodcastProduced by NC Productions

Join us for the final installment of One True Book Club '26! In this series of episodes, we are reading the Hemingway-relevant selection, Under Fire by Henri Barbusse, the classic French WWI novel published in 1916.This episode covers the final chapters of the novel. We discuss how Barbusse balances graphic, grotesque depictions of the dead with artistic restraint; we analyze anti-war themes throughout this section, including Corporal Bertrand's powerful speech; and we reflect on the "ray of light" symbolism at the end of the book.Throughout the discussion, we connect our reading to other works by Hemingway: “Chapter X” of In Our Time [They whack-whacked the horse…], A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Men at War, “A Natural History of the Dead," and “Soldier's Home.” We also draw connections to other non-Hemingway works, among them J'accuse (dir. Abel Gance), Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage, Bob Dylan's “Blowin' in the Wind,” Joseph Heller's Catch-22, Siegfried Sassoon's Memoirs of an Infantry Officer, and Saving Private Ryan (dir. Steven Spielberg).We are using the Penguin Classics edition with an Introduction written by Professor Jay Winter. In the second half of this episode, Winter kindly sits down with us to share his wisdom about this spectacular book!Thank you for listening to One True Podcast! Consider donating to the Hemingway Society, including to the recently created One True Podcast Fund or the Hemingway Café Club!

Narratives and movement are better together, and today's episode has the research to prove it. I'm breaking down a preschool study that found combining movement with storytelling produces bigger gains in language and motor skills than either approach alone, and I'm walking you through exactly how to bring this into your own sessions. In this episode, you'll learn: 1-Why narratives are the "kettlebell" of intervention: hitting vocabulary, syntax, comprehension, verbal working memory, and social pragmatics all at once 2-The preschool research showing combined movement + storytelling beats movement-only or storytelling-only conditions for both language and motor outcomes 3-How a simple "how do you..." task-oriented story (no imagination required!) works just as well as a made-up story 4-My go-to tier-two conjunction words (first, next, then, lastly, because) and how to pair them with gestures to build automaticity 5-How to use dynamic cueing to shift the "locus of control" so the child becomes the storyteller, not you 6-Three easy ways to scale the task up or down (simple sentence → complex sentence → multi-step paragraph) to keep kids engaged without frustration

Fluent Fiction - French: Provence Proposal: A Love Story Under Starry Skies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-08-13-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Aux abords d'un petit village pittoresque de Provence, un charmant bed and breakfast semblait danser au souffle léger du vent parmi les champs de lavande.En: On the outskirts of a small picturesque village in Provence, a charming bed and breakfast seemed to dance in the gentle breeze among the lavender fields.Fr: C'était l'été.En: It was summer.Fr: Le chant des cigales accompagnait le murmure des vignes sous le soleil déclinant de la fin de journée.En: The song of the cicadas accompanied the murmur of the vineyards under the setting sun at the end of the day.Fr: Éloïse avait toujours rêvé de cette saison, de ces couleurs chaudes, dans un décor romantique et envoûtant.En: Éloïse had always dreamed of this season, of these warm colors, in a romantic and enchanting setting.Fr: Elle espérait un geste grandiose de Paul, mystérieusement distant ces derniers temps.En: She hoped for a grand gesture from Paul, who had mysteriously been distant lately.Fr: Elle ignorait que Paul, calculateur mais nerveux, avait prévu de demander sa main ici même dans une scène idyllique au coucher de soleil.En: She was unaware that Paul, calculating yet nervous, had planned to propose to her right here in an idyllic scene at sunset.Fr: Paul souhaitait que tout soit parfait.En: Paul wanted everything to be perfect.Fr: Il avait tout orchestré, du dîner sur la terrasse sous un ciel étoilé, à la bague soigneusement cachée dans sa poche.En: He had orchestrated everything from the dinner on the terrace under a starry sky to the ring carefully hidden in his pocket.Fr: Ce lieu inspira à Paul un espoir presque tangible de bonheur éternel.En: This place inspired in Paul an almost tangible hope of eternal happiness.Fr: Cependant, une ombre vint troubler ses plans soigneusement dessinés : Luc, son ami d'enfance, débarqua sans crier gare.En: However, a shadow came to disturb his carefully laid plans: Luc, his childhood friend, arrived unexpectedly.Fr: Luc, ignorant de tout, pensait passer un simple séjour ensoleillé.En: Luc, unaware of everything, thought he was just having a sunny stay.Fr: La surprise changea les calculs de Paul qui hésitait à révéler son intention à Luc ou à trouver une nouvelle stratégie pour son moment magique.En: The surprise altered Paul's calculations, who hesitated to reveal his intention to Luc or to find a new strategy for his magical moment.Fr: Éloïse commença à remarquer l'attitude étrange de Paul.En: Éloïse began to notice Paul's strange behavior.Fr: Son hésitation et sa nervosité conduisirent à des soupçons.En: His hesitation and nervousness led to suspicions.Fr: Elle se demandait si quelque chose n'allait pas.En: She wondered if something was wrong.Fr: Devait-elle le confronter?En: Should she confront him?Fr: Le soir tant attendu arriva.En: The long-awaited evening arrived.Fr: Les trois amis s'assirent à la table, l'air frais du soir empli de romantisme autour d'eux.En: The three friends sat at the table, the fresh evening air filled with romance around them.Fr: Les plats provençaux emplissaient l'air d'une fragrance délicieuse.En: The Provençal dishes filled the air with a delicious fragrance.Fr: Paul sentait la pression monter, quand soudain, en une phrase aussi innocente que malheureuse, Luc évoqua sans le savoir les intentions de Paul.En: Paul felt the pressure mounting when suddenly, in an innocent yet unfortunate remark, Luc unwittingly mentioned Paul's intentions.Fr: Le temps sembla s'arrêter.En: Time seemed to stand still.Fr: Éloïse fixa Paul, les yeux écarquillés.En: Éloïse stared at Paul, eyes wide open.Fr: Le moment était intense, un mélange de choc et d'émotion.En: The moment was intense, a mix of shock and emotion.Fr: Sans plus hésiter, Paul se leva, un sourire timide mais sincère sur son visage.En: Without further hesitation, Paul stood up, a timid yet sincere smile on his face.Fr: "Éloïse," dit-il doucement, en sortant la bague, "veux-tu être ma femme?"En: "Éloïse," he said softly, taking out the ring, "will you be my wife?"Fr: Les étoiles brillaient au-dessus d'eux, leur éclat répercuté dans les yeux de Paul.En: The stars shone above them, their brilliance reflected in Paul's eyes.Fr: Éloïse comprit alors.En: Éloïse then understood.Fr: Peu importait la planification parfaite.En: No matter the perfect planning.Fr: Le moment présent était bien plus extraordinaire que tous les plans qu'elle avait pu imaginer.En: The present moment was far more extraordinary than any plans she could have imagined.Fr: Elle répondit simplement, les yeux emplis de larmes de joie, "Oui, mille fois oui."En: She simply replied, her eyes filled with tears of joy, "Yes, a thousand times yes."Fr: Dans la douce obscurité de la nuit provençale, une étoile filante passa.En: In the gentle darkness of the Provençal night, a shooting star passed by.Fr: Paul et Éloïse réalisèrent que ce qu'ils avaient toujours cherché était là, sous un ciel plein de promesses infinies.En: Paul and Éloïse realized that what they had always sought was there, under a sky full of infinite promises.Fr: Luc, ému par la scène à laquelle il avait accidentellement contribué, se joignit au couple pour lever un toast à l'amour et aux surprises de la vie.En: Luc, moved by the scene he had accidentally contributed to, joined the couple to toast to love and life's surprises.Fr: À la fin, Éloïse et Paul comprirent que le véritable romantisme résidait dans la spontanéité et l'authenticité des moments partagés.En: In the end, Éloïse and Paul understood that true romance resided in the spontaneity and authenticity of shared moments.Fr: Le manoir provençal avait scellé leur amour sous un ciel brillant de mille étoiles, témoins d'un nouveau commencement.En: The Provençal manor had sealed their love under a sky sparkling with a thousand stars, witnessing a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:the outskirts: les abordspicturesque: pittoresquethe village: le villagethe breeze: le souffleto whisper: murmurerto decline: déclinerthe gesture: le gestemysteriously: mystérieusementdistant: distantcalculating: calculateuridyllic: idylliquethe terrace: la terrassethe pocket: la pochetangible: tangibleunexpectedly: sans crier gareto alter: changerto reveal: révélerhesitation: hésitationa fragrance: une fragranceinnocent: innocentunfortunate: malheureuxto stare: fixerintense: intensethe planning: la planificationthe darkness: la obscuritéa shooting star: une étoile filanteto seal: scellerto witness: être témoin dethe manor: le manoirthe beginning: le commencement

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The new film "Union County" follows Cody Parsons as he is assigned to a county-mandated drug court program. His foster brother, Jack, is also in the program, and the two navigate a tenuous journey toward recovery amidst the opioid epidemic in rural Ohio. Director Adam Meeks and actors Will Poulter and Noah Centineo share their experience making the film. "Union County" will be showing at the IFC from August 13th to 16th, followed by Q&A featuring director and cast.  Film still courtesy of Oscilloscope Laboratories Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you've ever wondered what's possible with zero full-time paid staff and zero development budget, this episode is for you. Magical Creatures Sanctuary is a 100% volunteer-run farmed animal rescue on Hawaii Island that cares for more than 100 rescued animals, and today, 48% of their individual donor revenue comes from recurring gifts, with an 83% donor retention rate.Executive Director Jill Vanderhoef joins me to break down their Adopt a Magical Creature sponsorship program and how even a $5 monthly gift can create meaningful stability.Plus, Jill shares EXACTLY what's working for them on Instagram and TikTok and why emotional connection, before-and-after storytelling, and paying attention to the questions your audience is already asking can help create content that brings supporters closer to your mission.Resources & LinksLearn more about Magical Creatures Sanctuary and follow them on Instagram and TikTok. This episode is presented by The Monthly Giving Builder. If you are leaving real impact dollars on the table, sign up by August 12th for just $49.99/month and get FREE access to 3 LIVE sessions on August 17, 20, and 27 to help you stand up your monthly giving program.With the Monthly Giving Builder, you can generate your comprehensive monthly giving plan and build your program step by step - with a guided companion working alongside you from start to finish. Supercharge your monthly giving program and apply for my Monthly Giving VIP Intensive session. Only 2 spots are available this fall!Let's Connect!Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show!My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good.Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

A two-hour wait in the summer heat. Overpriced churros. A parking lot that takes 45 minutes to escape. And yet - you remember every single ride, every firework, every detail. That's not an accident. That's Disneyland. Disney doesn't create magic through one big moment. They create it through thousands of tiny, intentional details working together. And in this episode, we dig into what that means for B2B marketers with our special guest Kris Lande, CMO at OutSystems. Together, we explore how to design end-to-end customer experiences that people actually remember, why the last impression is the lasting impression, and how to build community into your content strategy in a way no AI-generated campaign can replicate. About our guest, Kris Lande Kris Lande is Chief Marketing Officer of OutSystems, where she leads global marketing strategy and brand growth. With more than two decades of experience driving marketing for high-growth SaaS companies, Kris brings deep expertise in product marketing, category creation, and community-led growth. Before joining OutSystems, Kris spent over 13 years at Salesforce, where she led teams across product marketing, developer relations, and Trailhead. Earlier in her career, she led marketing at Escapia, a SaaS startup later acquired by Expedia. Kris holds a degree in Business Administration and International Business from Washington State University. About OutSystems OutSystems is the Agentic Systems Platform for companies who need to build governed AI apps and agents, fast. Global brands like Heineken and Bosch trust OutSystems every day to build everything from mission-critical life-saving apps to  AI agents that can automate their oldest, clunkiest legacy processes. Essentially, OutSystems gives our customers comprehensive AI tools under one secure roof, turning IT into a fast-moving innovation engine. What B2B Marketers Can Learn From Disneyland: The last impression is the lasting impression. Disney doesn't just nail the opening - they engineer the ending. Kris applies this directly to her event strategy: at OutSystems ONE, their annual conference in Amsterdam, the closing session ended with a full spirit tunnel - staff lining the exit with music, dancing, and high fives. "I want them to walk away feeling gratitude and feeling celebrated and feeling energized as they walked out that door." In B2B, most experiences just... end. The brands that create magic are the ones that design the goodbye. Identify friction points - then design around them, not away from them. Disney doesn't eliminate the wait. They make the queue part of the experience. Kris takes the same approach to events: knowing that European attendees tend to arrive late, her team put a mobile DJ, a saxophone player, and stroopwafels outside the doors before the morning keynote. "We made it a party outside because we knew that was going to be a friction point." The lesson: don't pretend friction doesn't exist. Find it, name it, and design something remarkable around it. Everyone's in marketing - culture is how you deliver on the brand promise. Disney's magic doesn't live in one department. It lives in every cast member, every queue, every trash can placement. Kris ties this to a principle she carries into every team: "Brand is a promise to the customer, and culture is how you actually deliver on that promise." That culture comes through in the SDR call, the webinar, the email copy - everywhere. "I believe everyone's in marketing. As employees, we are representatives of the culture." Quote"When you care and you're passionate about the details, your customers are gonna feel that. They can feel when you care about something. They can feel when you brought fun into something. And if you care, they will care." - Kris Lande Time Stamps [1:35] Meet Kris Lande, CMO at OutSystems [2:08] Why Disneyland? A Non-Disney Adult Makes the Case [4:06] What Is Disneyland? A Brief History of Intentional Experience Design [9:21] The Details That Make the Magic - And What Marketers Can Learn [13:42] Evolving Without Losing What Makes You, You [18:40] The Last Impression Is the Lasting Impression [22:11] Designing Around Friction Points [24:07] Building for the 10th Version, Not Just the First [28:31] Disney's Weenies - And Why Marketers Need Them Too [40:14] Community as Content Strategy [42:38] Authenticity in the Age of AI [45:48] Top Tips for Better Events [48:10] Final Thoughts and Takeaways LinksConnect with Kris on LinkedInLearn more about OutSystems About Remarkable! Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is "Solomon" by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Na live de hoje, o Mundo Freak entra em três histórias diferentes e todas parecem roteiro pronto para programa de mistério.No primeiro bloco, falamos do Cacique Cobra Coral e da Fundação ligada à médium Adelaide Scritori, que afirma incorporar o espírito do cacique e atuar sobre fenômenos climáticos. A pauta discute a renovação de um acordo de 25 anos com a Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro, a participação da Fundação em eventos como o Pan de 2007 e a fronteira entre manifestação religiosa e prestação de serviço. Também questionamos: como seria possível provar que alguém realmente alterou o clima?No segundo bloco, entramos na nova leva de arquivos de OVNIs do Pentágono: 41 documentos que cobrem casos entre 1950 e 2026, com relatos de pilotos, imagens de UAPs e registros de inteligência. Entre eles, aparece um caso brasileiro de 1963, em Conde (Bahia), envolvendo uma suposta esfera metálica caída com um corpo humano misterioso dentro história que acabou registrada em documento oficial americano e depois foi desmascarada como fraude. Isso abre a discussão sobre um ponto crucial da ufologia: um documento ser oficial não significa que o fenômeno descrito seja verdadeiro.No terceiro bloco, revisitamos a lenda dos “aliens do Miami Mall”: uma confusão real de adolescentes no Bayside Marketplace, que gerou uma enorme mobilização policial, mas acabou reinterpretada nas redes como uma invasão de seres gigantes de 2 a 3 metros. Analisamos como vídeos reais de viaturas, sombras, portais falsos e depoimentos inventados acabaram alimentando um caso clássico de desinformação paranormal na internet.Curta a live, compartilhe e participe pelo chat: você acha que o governo deve contratar médiuns para “controlar” o clima? E o que faz uma história falsa parar dentro de um arquivo oficial de OVNIs?#MundoFreak #CaciqueCobraCoral #OVNIs #UAP #Pentagono #AliensNoShopping #Mistérios #SobrenaturalApoie o Mundo Freak: Financiamento Coletivo na APOIA.se | Crowdfunding Pontual e MensalRafael Jacauna Autor (Instagram): Rafael Jacaúna | Escritor/Autor (@rafaeljacaunaautor) • Instagram profileLynda MD: Home - Lynda MDAnuncie com a Paratopia: Paratopia Podcast & Storytelling (@paratopiapodcast) • Instagram profileEdição: G. R. Machado (@instadogrmachado) • Instagram profile

Each Wednesday this Summer we are going to hear a Pirates of the Mountain story. We visited them a couple years ago, but they were so much fun we decided this summer was a great time to visit them again (these are re-releases from our monthly story time in 2024).

Send us Fan MailWhat was it like to build a career in radio when every conversation had the power to bring people together?This week on Here's What We Know, we welcome veteran broadcaster George Lindsey, whose remarkable career began at just 15 years old behind a radio microphone. George shares unforgettable stories from decades in broadcasting, remembers the legendary entertainers he met, and reflects on how radio created friendships that lasted a lifetime. He also opens up about his passion for charity auctions, explaining why helping communities has become one of the most rewarding chapters of his career. Join us as we explore the lasting value of curiosity, meaningful conversations, and the simple joy of connecting with people. Listen now.In This Episode:How George Lindsey got his start in radio as a teenagerWhat made the golden age of radio so memorableStories about legendary musicians, entertainers, and life behind the microphoneWhy building genuine relationships mattered more than ratingsHow charity auctions became an unexpected callingLessons about service, gratitude, and staying curious throughout lifeWhy authentic conversations continue to matter in every generationThis episode is sponsored by: Dignity Memorial Reed Animal Hospital Bio:George Lindsey spent decades behind the microphone as an award-winning radio personality, delivering ratings, results, and memorable moments. Four years ago, after graduating from auction school and earning his auctioneer's license, he traded the studio for the stage, where he now energizes audiences as a professional emcee and benefit auctioneer.Alongside his wife, George also leads unforgettable small-group journeys across Europe's most iconic destinations, helping empty nesters, solo travelers, and reluctant adventurers experience the trip of a lifetime.Whether he's driving excitement at a fundraising auction, guiding travelers through Europe, or sharing stories that connect people, George's passion is creating experiences that matter.Website: https://www.lindsey-adventures.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-lindsey-auctioneer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgelindseyofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.lindsey/Tags: Golden Age of Radio, Radio History, Classic Radio, Broadcasting, Radio Personality, George Lindsey, Gary Scott Thomas, Here's What We Know Podcast, Storytelling, Great Storytelling, Human Connection, Meaningful Conversations, Life Lessons, Career in Radio, Behind the Microphone, Radio Industry, Radio Memories, Communication Skills, Media Careers, Podcast Interview, Broadcast Journalism, Entertainment Industry, Charity Auctions, Community Service, Building Relationships, Personal Growth, Inspiring Stories, Nostalgic Stories, Legendary Entertainers, Music Industry Stories, Radio Legends, Authentic Conversations, Podcast About Radio, History of Radio Broadcasting, Lessons from Broadcasting, Storytelling Podcast, Interview with George Lindsey, Best Radio StoriesConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

Caramel deep dive with Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo as they explore how the Lucas museum of narrative art exemplifies the importance of storytelling, the evolution of narrative art, and George Lucas's vision to preserve and inspire future storytellers. May the Force be with you!Key Topics: The vision behind the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art - the importance of preserving the creative process and ideas - the evolution of storytelling from cave paintings to film - the role of narrative art across different media - George Lucas's influence on modern storytelling - the architecture and design of the museum reflecting its mission - the museum's focus on the creative process, not just finished works - the significance of storytelling as a collective cultural effort.Takeaways: The Lucas Museum aims to preserve the imagination behind stories, not just the final products - storytelling is a continuous evolution that spans multiple art forms and media - George Lucas's vision is to inspire future generations by showcasing the creative process - the museum's architecture reflects its mission to connect past, present and future storytelling - all great stories start with a simple question: What if? - The museum will feature a vast collection including concept art, story boards, and artifacts from multiple media - storytelling influences culture and is built one idea at a time.Subscribe, rate and leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts, Deepcast.fm, Spotify or GoodPods. If you enjoyed what you heard this week, contact us on our official website retrotrekcaramelapples.com or send us a message, requests and/ or experiences you'd like to hear featured in a future episode at Spotify for Podcasters-->https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-trek-the-caramel-applesHit us up on social media! Stop by and say hi! Leave a comment & share with us some of your favorite retro topics! X: @CaramelApples16The Gram (Instagram): @retrotrekthecaramelapplesTikTok: @retrotrekcaramelapplesYouTube: @thestickycaramelapplesOur Official Website: retrotrekcaramelapples.com

Rena Strohmeier is the Underwriting Manager at Wawanesa Insurance and a San Diego State University faculty lecturer, teaching insurance and risk management classes. She is a member of the Executive and Leadership Council of the CPCU Society, and holds CPCU, AIC, and AINS designations. Here, she joins Chris Hampshire on In The Know for a conversation about working for a California-only insurer, global insurance interests, and insurance careers for women and offerings for underserved communities.   Key Takeaways ● Rena's career path started in auto theft. ● Underwriting or claims? CPCU helped determine Rena's decision. ● Insights into personal lines. ● Why insurance? Rena shares her personal answer. ● Women In Leadership offerings. ● Rena's involvement with the CPCU Society. ● Rena's role as guest lecturer at San Diego State University. ● The current state of the California insurance industry. ● A five-year look to the future of the industry. ● Rena's advice to her early career self.   In the Know podcast theme music written and performed by James Jones, CPCU, and Kole Shuda of the band If-Then.   To learn more about the CPCU Society, its membership, and educational offerings, tools, and programs, please visit CPCUSociety.org.   Follow the CPCU Society on social media: X (Twitter): @CPCUSociety Facebook: @CPCUSociety LinkedIn: @The Institutes CPCU Society Instagram: @the_cpcu_society   Quotes ● "The partnership between underwriting and claims is a very good one that we should think about more in the industry." ● "Women — there is a space for you in this industry." ● "If you know what you're passionate about, reach out, and someone can help connect that to insurance." ● "The possibilities and probabilities of success and building generational wealth and creating a legacy, I'd say, are greater in insurance than any other industry out there."  

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Joyce Maynard has been publishing books for fifty-three years. In Wonderland is her fourteenth novel, and it came out eight days before we recorded this. She still does not outline. She sits down knowing exactly who her characters are, what they want, what they're afraid of, what they can't stop thinking about, and then she lets them take her somewhere she didn't plan on going.We talked about the year she rented a little house on the shores of Lake Atitlán, and then bought a piece of land, which now serves as a retreat center where she's hosted well over a thousand women for memoir workshops. The question she gets there, every single time, from women only: How do I tell an honest story about my life without hurting the people in it? Other things we covered:Why she doesn't consider writing to be therapy, and what she thinks needs to happen before your story is ready for the pageThe difference between resilience and reinvention (she has a great analogy involving an inflatable clown)Going back to Yale at sixty-five, and the D- on a French exam that led to a diagnosis at an age when nobody in her generation got oneHer approach to writing as making a movie that plays inside the reader's head, and why she refuses to over-explainWrite what you know, and also the case for writing what you don't know

In this conversation, Dr. Rod Berger and Martin Plaut delve into Plaut's rich family history, with a particular focus on his father's experiences as a refugee from Nazi Germany. They explore the significance of family legacies, the emotional weight of symbolic objects, and the contrasting experiences of past generations with the present day. The discussion highlights the importance of storytelling in understanding personal and collective histories, as well as the challenges of processing information in a fast-paced world. In this conversation, Martin Plaut shares his journey from growing up in apartheid South Africa to becoming a journalist and advocate for social justice. He reflects on the profound influence of his family, particularly his mother, in shaping his values and commitment to fighting injustice. The discussion delves into the normalization of apartheid, the role of education and activism in challenging systemic oppression, and the transition to journalism as a means of storytelling. Plaut emphasizes the importance of representing marginalized voices and highlights the ongoing issue of modern slavery in Africa, urging listeners to recognize and address these injustices. The Dr. Rod Berger Show is presented by Fair Observer.

Episode 213 - Social Media, Storytelling, AI and Food with Frank Kalman In this episode of Bob Cargill's Marketing Show, Frank Kalman shares his journey from music and journalism to becoming a successful hyperlocal food blogger and content creator. He discusses the power of authenticity, storytelling and embracing AI to enhance creativity and business growth. Key Topics Frank Kalman's journey from music and journalism to food blogging The importance of authenticity and storytelling in content creation Using social media and community engagement to build an audience The role of conviction and opinion in cutting through noise How AI tools can augment creativity and efficiency in content production The significance of consistency and persistence in building a brand Local food culture and the impact of pricing and sourcing The influence of personal background and humor in storytelling The future of content creation with AI and digital tools Lessons for aspiring creators on following passion and embracing change   Sound Bites "You have to have conviction in content in 2026" "That's how you create the second third layer storytelling" "Why can't we have affordable lobster for everyone?" You can learn all about Bob Cargill here on his blog and here on LinkedIn. 

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Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Unveiling Mayan Mysteries: A Traveler's Quest for Authenticity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-08-12-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol comenzaba a asomarse detrás de las majestuosas ruinas mayas, iluminando el bullicioso mercado al aire libre.En: The sun began to peek behind the majestic ruinas mayas, illuminating the bustling open-air market.Es: Los colores vibrantes de los puestos contrastaban con las piedras grises de los antiguos templos.En: The vibrant colors of the stalls contrasted with the gray stones of the ancient temples.Es: El aire estaba lleno del aroma tentador de las empanadas y del sonido de los vendedores ofreciendo sus productos.En: The air was filled with the tempting aroma of empanadas and the sound of vendors offering their wares.Es: Esteban, un viajero curioso de Buenos Aires, caminaba entre los puestos, buscando un objeto especial.En: Esteban, a curious traveler from Buenos Aires, walked among the stalls, searching for a special item.Es: Su deseo era encontrar una pieza de arte auténtica, algo con historia que le recordara sus aventuras.En: His desire was to find an authentic piece of art, something with history that would remind him of his adventures.Es: Sin embargo, cada vez que veía una figura tallada o un textil colorido, dudaba de su autenticidad.En: However, every time he saw a carved figure or a colorful textile, he doubted its authenticity.Es: Había muchas réplicas baratas, y no sabía cómo encontrar algo genuino.En: There were many cheap replicas, and he didn't know how to find something genuine.Es: Mientras paseaba, encontró un pequeño puesto decorado con hermosos trabajos de artesanía.En: As he strolled, he found a small stall decorated with beautiful craftwork.Es: Una artesana, Lucía, atendía a los clientes con una sonrisa cálida.En: A craftswoman, Lucía, attended to the customers with a warm smile.Es: Esteban se acercó, atraído por la belleza única de las piezas.En: Esteban approached, drawn by the unique beauty of the pieces.Es: —Hola —dijo Esteban, admirando las figuras de arcilla en la mesa—.En: "Hello," said Esteban, admiring the clay figures on the table.Es: ¿Puedes contarme más sobre estas obras?En: "Can you tell me more about these works?"Es: Lucía sonrió y asintió, feliz de compartir su conocimiento.En: Lucía smiled and nodded, happy to share her knowledge.Es: —Por supuesto. Estas figuras están hechas a mano y representan antiguos símbolos espirituales mayas.En: "Of course. These figures are handmade and represent ancient símbolos espirituales mayas.Es: Cada una cuenta una historia de nuestra cultura.En: Each one tells a story of our culture."Es: Escuchando a Lucía, Esteban aprendió sobre las antiguas creencias y tradiciones de la región.En: Listening to Lucía, Esteban learned about the ancient beliefs and traditions of the region.Es: La historia detrás de cada figura de arcilla cobró vida con sus palabras.En: The story behind each clay figure came to life with her words.Es: Una de aquellas figuras, en particular, llamó su atención.En: One of those figures, in particular, caught his attention.Es: Representaba al dios del maíz, símbolo de vida y fertilidad.En: It represented the maize god, a symbol of life and fertility.Es: Lucía levantó la figura y explicó. —Esta es una representación del dios Yum Kaax.En: Lucía lifted the figure and explained, "This is a representation of the god Yum Kaax.Es: Para nosotros, el maíz es muy importante.En: For us, maize is very important.Es: Esta figura nos recuerda cuidar nuestra tierra y nuestras tradiciones.En: This figure reminds us to care for our land and our traditions."Es: Después de escuchar la historia, Esteban sonrió.En: After hearing the story, Esteban smiled.Es: Sabía que había encontrado la pieza perfecta.En: He knew he had found the perfect piece.Es: Era más que un simple recuerdo; era un fragmento de una cultura rica y llena de historia.En: It was more than just a souvenir; it was a fragment of a rich and full history.Es: Decidió comprar la figura.En: He decided to buy the figure.Es: Esteban se fue del mercado, satisfecho.En: Esteban left the market, satisfied.Es: No solo llevaba un hermoso objeto, sino también un conocimiento y una apreciación más profunda por la artesanía auténtica.En: He not only carried a beautiful object but also a deeper knowledge and appreciation for authentic craftsmanship.Es: De regreso a su hogar, prometió valorar y compartir las historias que aprendió, conectando sus experiencias de viaje con las raíces culturales de los lugares que visitaba.En: Returning to his home, he promised to value and share the stories he had learned, connecting his travel experiences with the cultural roots of the places he visited. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solmajestic: majestuosasthe ruins: las ruinasthe market: el mercadobustling: bulliciosothe stalls: los puestosthe stones: las piedrastempting: tentadorthe vendors: los vendedorescurious: curiosoa traveler: un viajerothe item: el objetothe desire: el deseogenuine: genuinocheap: baratasa craftswoman: una artesanaclay: arcillahandmade: hechas a manothe symbols: los símbolosspiritual: espiritualesfertility: la fertilidadto remind: recordarto care for: cuidarthe land: la tierrato share: compartirthe roots: las raícesthe beliefs: las creenciassatisfied: satisfechoauthentic: auténticathe knowledge: el conocimiento

Today's tour through the Cabinet involved two deadly topics that require a curious change in our perception. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shea Hembrey is 5 years old, walking along the road to his farmhouse on the edge of the Mississippi River Delta, where the floodplains meet the Ozark Mountain foothills. The undulating hills surrounded by dense rows of oak, sassafras, sugarberry, and persimmon trees. He spots a pale, smooth-polished fleck: an egg! “This is a baby bird,” he tells his parents. “And I'm going to hatch it.” From that point forward, his willingness to be patient – to let what is already there reveal itself – opens up the world to show its goodness. We all possess this kind of wonderful intuition, but you must pay attention to that knowing feeling and start to trust it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grab your cigars and your zoot suit, because this week is Part 2 of Gangsters in Wisconsin! We are back with Jeff Finup of Badgerland Legends, diving into the life of notorious bank robber John Dillinger and his gang. How did these gangsters keep evading the law in Northern Wisconsin? Plus- places in Wisconsin that you can visit to experience gangster history and lore! The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Lincoln County: https://www.wicounties.org/counties/lincoln-county/ The Cabin is also brought to you by Badger State Brewing:http://www.badgerstatebrewing.com/ The Cabin is also presented to you by: GHT; https://www.wcaght.org/ And Hayward Lakes:https://haywardlakes.com/

Chloe Sapienza built Telescope Studio on a simple but radical idea: A single well-sourced gift tells more of a brand's story than a bag full of forgettable gifts. Starting from her living room during the pandemic, she grew Telescope into a full-service creative studio—designing, warehousing, and shipping gifts for companies with teams of hundreds—by betting on local makers and the power of intentional design.  For more on Telescope Studio and show notes click here Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 12, 2026] Though WNYC listeners know Tiffany Hanssen as a longtime public radio host, she is now also the author of a brand-new crime thriller. Hanssen discusses her debut novel My Name Was Gerry Sass, which tells the story of a radio host who is secretly a hitman for hire.   Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Loading the mail truck before the day begins, dealing with aggressive dogs and bad weather, and keeping a neighborhood connected by showing up every day with John Ayala, a retired mail carrier in Los Angeles. How did a golf club help him deliver packages? And what does a mail carrier learn about us from our mail?Thanks to Mike, one of our listeners, who reached out to suggest we talk with John after reading a profile of him in the LA Times.GOT A COMMENT OR SUGGESTION? Email us at jobs@whatitslike.comFOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Email us at partnerships@whatitslike.comWANT TO BE ON THE SHOW? Leave us a voicemail at (919) 213-0456. We'll ask you to answer two questions:1. What's a word or phrase that only someone from your profession would be likely to know and what does it mean?2. What's a specific story you tell your friends that happened on the job? It could be funny, sad, anxiety-making, pride-inducing or otherwise.We can't respond to every message, but we do listen to all of them! We'll follow up if it's a good fit.

Have you ever felt like the system is writing the ending of your grandchild's story before they've even found their voice? Are your grandchildren weighed down by labels—traumatized, behind, abnormal—while you're expected to manage their pain and follow rigid rules? If you've ever felt powerless to change the narrative or wished you could help your grandchild reclaim their identity from the case files, this episode is for you.I'm Laura Brazan, and after my own family was reshaped by adversity, I discovered that healing doesn't come from fixing every problem—it comes from helping children find their voice. When today's guest, Kate Markland, was granted just one hour a week on FaceTime with her son by the courts, she chose not to fill it with grief, but with a question: “Do you want to be the hero of your own story?” What followed was more than a bestselling book; it was a masterclass in how grandparents and kinship caregivers can become the scribes of their grandchildren's triumphs.On ‘Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity,' we delve deep into the realities of kinship care—navigating the legal, financial, and emotional challenges, but also recognizing the hidden power you have as a caregiver. This episode unpacks therapeutic storytelling, a simple but profound way to move children from trauma to creativity. Through asking questions like “tell me more,” you can help your grandchild move from fear to self-expression, turning moments of heartbreak at the kitchen table into stories of courage and hope.Join us as we explore how to listen, clarify, and capture your grandchild's words—without correction, without judgment—and help them take back the pen. Together, we'll nurture resilience and rewrite futures, one story at a time.Send us Fan MailWhen we look at the child welfare system today, it's clear that the framework we've inherited is completely outdated. We keep trying to "fix" programs, but what if the problem isn't just funding or execution? What if the problem is how we frame the issues in the first place?Ali Caliendo, founder of the Kinship Policy Lab, reminded us that the questions we ask determine the policies we write, the data we collect, and the outcomes we pursue. Jill Bryant has spent years researching the deep complexities of counseling and the lived reality of kinship care as a professor and a grandparent raising a grandchild. Her work, focusing on the complete subjective well-being of kinship caregivers. Taking this 10-minute survey gives our advocates the timely, real-world data they need to fight for the funding and structural support your family deserves right now.  In this special pre-roll segment, I'm sharing a moving letter from a member of our community, Laurel. Her story of loss, resilience, and raising her grandson after the unthinkable is a raw reminder that none of us are walking this path alone.We want to hear from you. If Laurel's story resonates with you, or if you have a journey of your own to share, join our private community. Your story might be the exact lifeline someone else needs to hear today. Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.Remember, you're not alone on this journey. For more resources, support, and stories, visit our website and follow us on our social media channels. If today's episode moved you, consider sharing it with someone who might find comfort and connection in our shared experiences.We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grgLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Facebook @GrandparentsRaisingGrandchilden Love the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Facebook 

Send us Fan MailLong before Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson got credit for starting outlaw country, Johnny Cash was already living it. This episode of Once Around the Country traces how a poor farm boy from Arkansas, born with only initials for a name, became the man behind one of the most legendary live albums ever recorded.The episode covers Johnny's growing outlaw reputation, his arrests, his drug use, and the empathy he developed for the men he met behind bars. That empathy led to a dream he chased for over a decade: recording a live album inside Folsom State Prison. Record executives thought it was a terrible idea. Johnny thought it might save his career.On January 13, 1968, Johnny Cash walked into Folsom State Prison alongside June Carter, the Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins, and his backing band the Tennessee Three. He recorded a concert that revived his career and became one of Rolling Stone's top 500 albums of all time.In This Episode:Why Johnny Cash wasn't actually born "Johnny"The tragedy that shaped his childhoodHow Sun Records changed his careerThe surprising reason he always wore blackJohnny Cash's arrests and drug strugglesWhy Folsom Prison became his greatest performanceHow Merle Haggard's life changed after seeing Johnny performWhy At Folsom Prison still ranks among the greatest live albums ever madeThis episode is sponsored by: Dignity Memorial Reed Animal Hospital Bio:Johnny Cash (born J.R. Cash, February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and musician. Known as "The Man in Black," he blended country, rockabilly, rock and roll, folk, and gospel. He sold over 90 million records, earned 13 Grammy Awards, and was inducted into both the Country Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.Tags: Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison, Folsom Prison Blues, Country Music History, Outlaw Country, Classic Country, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, June Carter, Sun Records, Sam Phillips, Tennessee Two, Music History, American Music, Country Legends, Live Albums, Once Around the Country, Gary Scott Thomas, Here's What We Know, Storytelling, Biography, Historical Podcast, Society and Culture, Music PodcastConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

What does it take to create a store that people visit even when they are not planning to buy anything? In this episode of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I speak with Ron Johnson, the creator of the Apple Store, former CEO of J.C. Penney, and author of Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius. Ron shares the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership, beginning with an unlikely high school soccer transformation and continuing through his work at Target, Apple, and some of the most influential retail innovations of the past several decades. Ron explains how Target made great design accessible through its groundbreaking partnership with architect Michael Graves, and why committing to 140 products created a movement that a cautious three-product test never could have achieved. He also takes us inside the creation of the Apple Store, where the objective was not simply to sell computers, but to remove people's fear of technology through welcoming spaces, hands-on experiences, and human support. We hear the story behind the Genius Bar, including why Steve Jobs initially preferred the name Geek Bar, and how Ron persuaded him that genius offered employees and customers something aspirational. Ron also reveals why the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue was built underground, how its glass cube changed the Manhattan skyline, and why opening it 24 hours a day generated $80 million in overnight sales during its first year. Our conversation goes beyond retail. It is about finding a story that gives people something to believe in, communicating a vision clearly enough that teams can act on it, and having the courage to commit fully when an idea has the potential to change an industry. Can physical spaces still create the human connections that digital convenience often removes, and what could your organization learn from the story behind the Apple Store? Share your thoughts.  

Must a Christian reject modern science to hold a faithful view of Genesis? In Part 1 of this two-part collaborative episode, Dr. Chris Firestone (The Firestone Files) sits down with Dr. Nathan Jacobs (The Nathan Jacobs Podcast) in Nashville to tackle the contentious, heavily polemical debate surrounding creation, Young Earth Creationism, and evolution.Moving past the rigid false dichotomies often found online, Firestone and Jacobs draw from their shared philosophical training and the rich history of the early Church—including the Eastern Church Fathers like St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa, and St. Irenaeus. They explore how theology categorizes dogma versus theologoumena (theological opinion), how the Alexandrian school of allegorical reading functioned, and whether ancient authors like St. Paul accepted the science of their era without making it a test of orthodoxy.Timestamps00:00 Introduction & Framing the Debate 03:08 Evolution, Creation, and the Modern Online Polemics 05:18 Personal Backgrounds: Hugh Ross, Genesis, and Modern Science 10:25 The High Demand: Does Faith Require Rejecting All Science? 14:15 Moving Beyond the False Dichotomy (Young Earth vs. Evolution) 18:00 The Dogmatism of Secular Science vs. Unyielding Fundamentalism 21:50 Dogma, Heresy, and Theologoumenon (Theological Opinion) 27:18 Protestant Fundamentalist Assumptions in Modern Creationism34:38 Philosophy of Creation: Divine Omnipotence and Divine Deception 42:33 Did Physics and Biology Function Differently Before the Fall? 48:48 Alvin Plantinga, Modal Logic, and Disarming Polemical Objections01:00:18 Substantive Consensus vs. Ancient Scientific Views in the Fathers 01:15:24 Storytelling, Inerrancy, and How the Bible Approached History 01:31:08 The Alexandrian School, Genesis Oddities, and the "Eighth Day"======================================Do you like this content? Join Jacobs Premium to get exclusive access to essays, lecture series, monthly Q&A Zoom calls, and ourbook club. Use code: LEWIS to get a discount: https://www.thenathanjacobspodcast.com/Support the East West Series: http://theeastwestseries.com/======================================Relevant Links:Do the Church Fathers Reject Evolution: https://youtu.be/4BugOwStHqg​Why I Reject Evolution: https://youtu.be/IBwZBDlu8CAGod's Omnipotence Explained: Can God Really Do Anything? https://youtu.be/qEYzy1Wbjcg All links:The Theological Letters (Substack): https://nathanajacobs.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenathanjacobspodcastX: https://x.com/NathanJacobsPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanandrewjacobsAcademia: https://vanderbilt.academia.edu/NathanAJacobsListen and please review the podcast elsewhere:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hSskUtCwDT40uFbqTk3QSApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-jacobs-podcast

The Art of Storytelling and Human Connection: How I used it to survive in a Male-Dominated World Have you ever sat across from someone at dinner, listened to them speak, and felt like you've known them for an entire lifetime in just a matter of minutes? In this solo masterclass, host Michelle Hands breaks down why storytelling is not an innate talent you are born with—it is a superpower, a craft, and a muscle that must be actively flexed.Michelle dismantles the common fear of "I don't have a story to tell," explaining that great storytelling doesn't have to be a grand autobiographical tale. It can be as simple as a funny conversation overheard at a local bus stop or a show you watched on television. She reveals how her experience interviewing over 150 extraordinary women on She Who Dares Wins over the last two years served as her own masterclass in communication. She unpacks the critical difference between human and AI-generated stories, arguing that no AI can ever replace or replicate the unique, lived experiences of a human life from childhood to adulthood. This raw, emotional, and vulnerable human connection is precisely why podcasts are thriving today.She also reveals her secret weapon for navigating intimidating, ego-driven spaces like construction cabins: the power of silent observation. Michelle shares how staying completely quiet for the first 30 to 60 minutes allowed her to map out the office hierarchies, egos, and dominant "chimp" banter so she could connect with the room's most influential characters. By learning to show genuine vulnerability and letting people in, you can bypass superficial "yapping" and start using storytelling as a powerful form of personal therapy.✨ IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 – The Superpower of Storytelling: Why storytelling is a craft that can be learned, and how it saved Michelle's 17-year engineering career.03:15 – The Campfire Connection: Why humans are hardwired to share narratives and how stories build deep relationships.06:45 – Dismantling the "No Story" Myth: How to find common ground, use humor, and tell engaging stories about everyday experiences.10:30 – The Silence Strategy: Why staying quiet for the first 30 minutes on a new site gave Michelle the power to map hierarchies and egos.14:15 – Conquering "Chimp" Banter: Navigating dominant workplace personalities to earn respect and build trust.18:40 – AI vs. Human Storytelling: Why artificial intelligence can never replicate your unique childhood-to-adulthood journey.22:15 – The Power of Vulnerability: Why letting people in and showing raw emotion is the ultimate key to a classic, great story.26:50 – Storytelling as Therapy: How talking to strangers can heal you and the ultimate tip to flex your communication muscle.31:10 – The Weekly Dare: How to join Dare Club, grab the new August merch, and start sharing your own messy story.

Dr. Fei-Fei Li, PhD, is a professor of computer science at Stanford University and a pioneer and expert in artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss how AI can be used safely and effectively to extend human capabilities – not just to search for information but specifically to increase human intelligence and creativity. We also discuss how humans collaborating with AI and robots stand to positively transform human health and one's experience of life. And we cover what makes AI fundamentally different from human cognition, and why your intuition and unique experiences are not replicable by AI or machines. Both AI enthusiasts and skeptics are sure to benefit from the information and tools Dr. Fei-Fei Li shares in this episode. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Fei-Fei Li (00:03:46) Vision & Intelligence; Human Vision & Contribution to AI (00:12:11) Computer Vision & the AI Revolution (00:18:34) Sponsors: Lingo & Wealthfront (00:21:19) Speech, Sound & AI Development (00:23:36) AI & Contextual Learning, Human Intelligence (00:33:43) Current AI Gaps, Emotion & Creativity (00:45:48) Computers Enhancing Humanity; Tool: Personal Agency & Learning about AI (00:53:04) Sponsors: AG1 & LMNT (00:55:37) Public Discourse about AI (00:57:34) AI to Enhance Scientific Discovery & Healthcare; Human Collaboration (01:07:38) Intuition, Motivation & Human States Beyond AI (01:19:18) Sponsor: David (01:20:37) Social & Ethical Considerations for AI (01:27:38) Kids, Development & AI Tools; Tool: Prompt AI Effectively (01:35:04) Next Frontier for Robotics & AI; Human Agency (01:43:52) Human-Centered AI Future (01:50:10) World Labs, Spatial Intelligence (01:54:12) Concerns about AI & Creativity; Movies, Art, Storytelling (01:59:51) Younger Generation & AI, Teachers (02:05:38) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter *This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. Andrew Huberman receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for paid testimonials in his podcast, creating a conflict of interest. The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The base APY is 3.30% on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. If eligible for the overall boosted rate of 4.05% offered in connection with this promo, your boosted rate is also subject to change if the base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period. Additional terms and conditions apply, which can be found on Wealthfront.com/Huberman. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to program banks, where it earns the variable APY. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Securities investments: not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could assess your mental fitness the same way you track your lifts, your miles, and your macros — with honest data, asked on a regular schedule?In this episode, Patrick hosts Chris Irwin to build a practical self-assessment tool rooted in the Five Mind Killers: a set of diagnostic questions mapped across each mind killer that, asked honestly every three to six months, reveal whether your mental fitness is trending in the right direction.You'll learn why the sickness-wellness-fitness continuum applies one-for-one to mental health, how the language "I have anxiety" is quietly keeping you stuck, and what twenty questions — grouped across Oblivion, Storytelling, Suppression, Fear, and Stagnation — can tell you about where you actually stand.

What a special month this has been thus far! Last week, you got to meet my oldest son, Luke. This week, I'm sitting down with my middle son, Brady Durkin, and I can't wait for you to hear this conversation. Brady is entering his senior year at High Point University (NC), pursuing his passion for media production, film, and storytelling. But this episode goes way beyond cameras, movies, and books. It's about purpose. It's about discipline. It's about creating something that matters. I's about learning to stay present while chasing big dreams. As Melanie and I prepare to become empty nesters, these conversations with my kids have become even more meaningful, and I pray they encourage you as much as they've inspired me. In true IMPACT SHOW podcast fashion, we flip the script halfway through the episode, and Brady turns the microphone around to interview me with some deep, thought-provoking questions. Let's just say...he definitely didn't go easy on his dad! In this episode, you'll hear: Why Brady believes stories have the power to change lives How and why he's pursuing a career in film production and creative storytelling The incredible experience of working behind the scenes on the upcoming Christmas film All That Glitters at Christmas Lessons learned from director Paul Joyner about servant leadership and caring for people The story behind Brady's first novel, Lesser, and what inspired him to write over 70,000 words while balancing college life Why consistency—not perfection—is the key to accomplishing big dreams The importance of staying present instead of constantly worrying about the future How discipline is built one day, one decision, and one small win at a time Brady's vision for graduate school, filmmaking, and creating stories that leave a lasting impact Our favorite family memories—from Disneyland to Europe—and why those moments matter more than ever Brady's honest questions for me about regrets, work-life balance, coaching, leadership, and dreaming big My advice for young leaders about networking, taking action, and putting your work out into the world before it's "perfect" Why your purpose is discovered by doing—not waiting One of the things I admire most about Brady is that he's never been afraid to walk his own path. He's a deep thinker, an incredible storyteller, and someone who genuinely wants to use his gifts to make people better. Whether it's through film, writing, or simply serving the people around him, I believe God has incredible things in store for him. As you listen today, I hope you're reminded that your dreams do matter—but so does today's work. Stay faithful to the process. Stay present. Keep showing up. And don't be afraid to create the thing that's been stirring in your heart. You never know how God will use it. If this episode encouraged you, would you please do me a favor? Share it with a friend or family member, post it on social media, and be sure to leave a five-star review. Your support helps us continue reaching more people with messages that inspire, encourage, and create impact. Please tag Brady & I at: IG: @ToddDurkin @BradyDurkinCreates Note: Don't miss next week's episode as we wrap up our special family series with my daughter, McKenna! ************ Would you like to become a Motivational Speaker (local or national)? FREE WEBINAR on Thursday August 13th. SEE BELOW… Please join me for an exclusive, LIVE on ZOOM webinar that I will be personally leading on Thursday August 13th at 11 am PST/2 pm EST. If you're ready to... Gain clarity on your message and purpose. Become a more confident and compelling communicator. Learn how to build a speaking business and personal brand. Master the strategies that create unforgettable presentations. Use your voice to inspire, serve, and change lives... ...then I invite you to join me for a FREE "Become a Motivational Speaker" Webinar on Thursday, August 13th at 11 am PST/2 pm EST. SIGN-UP TODAY!! (If you are not on LIVE, I will still give you access to the recording but you MUST sign- up…)

"The dumbest thing you can be is a know-it-all."Curiosity isn't about having all the answers—it's about asking better questions. Journalist and podcast host Nayeema Raza believes the strongest communicators balance confidence with openness, using curiosity to better understand people, ideas, and the world around them. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Raza joins Matt Abrahams to explore how to make complex ideas accessible, ask questions that spark meaningful conversations, and communicate with both confidence and humility. From writing punchier questions to embracing uncertainty, she shares practical strategies for becoming a more thoughtful and engaging communicator.Key Takeaways:Confidence grows through curiosity. The strongest communicators stay open to new ideas, ask thoughtful questions, and leave room to learn rather than assuming they have all the answers.Simple questions create meaningful conversations. Clear, concise questions—and a focus on what matters most—help make complex ideas more accessible and engaging.Activity:Write better questions. Take an upcoming meeting, interview, or one-on-one and rewrite three of your questions so each is nine words or fewer. Focus on making them clear, direct, and curiosity-driven.Episode Reference Links:Nayeema RazaNayeema's Ted TalkSmart Girl, Dumb QuestionsConnect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (00:57) - Simplifying Complexity (02:11) - Better Questions (06:03) - Confidence vs. Certainty (07:24) - Interview Nerves (10:14) - Prepare to Improvise (11:02) - Going Independent (13:59) - Curiosity in the Digital Age (16:59) - Staying Relevant (21:01) - The Final Three Questions (25:57) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Unleash your Superhuman potential with AI that meets you where you work. Learn more at superhuman.comJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

I interviewed Singing Chen about The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up on Monday, September 1, 2025 at Venice Immersive in Venice, Italy. Here is the story synopsis for The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up: "After the sudden death of his wife, Guan discovers her unfinished novel — a tale intertwining the endangered clouded leopard and the Rukai tribe's sacred origin myth, which tells of their descent from the elusive animal. Grief-stricken and seeking connection, he sets out on a surreal journey into dreamlike scenes — a maze of the subconscious, mistshrouded forests, ancient tree hollows and symbolic inner landscapes. Adapted from a short story by acclaimed Taiwanese author Wu Ming-Yi, The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up is a single-user, free-roaming VR experience that blends literature and memory into an intimate exploration of love, loss and self-reflection." Here are the contextual domains that are explored: Exploration of indigenous myths [9] as the protagonist goes on an epic journey into these imaginal (or real) realms [9]. It's a husband whose's wife [7] has died [8], and he's picking up clues from her work [10] as a writer as he explore her office [10], gets lost within a maze [12], and then he embarks on this adventure [9] deep into nature and the forest [4] Here is the Elemental Center of Gravity: 1st Center of Gravity of Earth Element / Environmental and Embodied Presence: Blends a number of different spatial capture techniques from traditional CGI modeling to Gaussian Splats. Very high resolution spatial capture. Lots of theme park type of feel whilst exporing the maze portion, and recreated a spatial journey where you feld like you had some wandering agency. But it was all still very contained and constrained, but felt like a bit of using your body movemnt to edit and pace through the piece. You're mostly an invisible ghost without any embodiment, although there are some scenes where you have agency to move around, but there's other scenes where you're more of an invisible audience. Some incredible technical breakthroughs to fuse it all together.2nd Center of Gravity of Water Element / Emotional Presence: Very narrative and story-driven overall, with a lot of influences from the cinematic tradition, especially during the first half. There's some cinematic cut scenes inspired from film. Some spatial embodied movement of spatial storytelling, The last half involves more of theatrically staged dialogue, where the overall spatial context stays static, and so the experience of time is more like being at a thearical play. Having volumetrically captured actors actually makes a huge difference in communicating the subtleness of emotionality via their facial expressions that is much harder than how emotions are captured on film. This piece stands in the volumetric capture techniques, fused with traditional CGI as well as with Gaussian Splats.3rd Center of Gravity of Air Element / Mental and Social Presence: Based upon a book, and so it has quite a literary feel, but also some scenes with extended dialogue. Overall, it's a bit of a mystery as the husband investigates the research archives of his wife, who was digging into an indigenous myth, and he comes to find out that it is completely TRUE. So there's lots of elements of magical realism, but also poetic dreamlogic and spatial storytelling. The maze scene has some post-it notes that deliver voice over. It's a single-player experience, but you share spatial contexts with some volumetrically-captured performances.4th Center of Gravity of Fire Element / Active Presence: No real narrative agency, but there's a chance to explore a room of objects, but also the maze scene gives the experience of a lot of agency as you can chose how you move through and at what pace. Archetypal Themes and Character Explored: Grief from a death and loss, and going on a spiritual adventure, to find connection. From the description about the book author that inspired the piece, they say, "he weaves dreams, memory and multiple dimensions of time and space has long inspired me." Turning inward to explore spatial contexts that symbolically represent an inner journey of discovery. "Grief-stricken and seeking connection, he sets out on a surreal journey into dreamlike scenes — a maze of the subconscious, mist-shrouded forests, ancient tree hollows and symbolic inner landscapes" Artist Statement: "Wu Ming-Yi is one of Taiwan's most influential contemporary novelists. The way he weaves dreams, memory and multiple dimensions of time and space has long inspired me. When the chance came to adapt The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up into VR, I knew it would be a daunting yet necessary journey. Wu's writing evokes vivid imagery, spatiality and bodily presence — qualities that resonate with VR's immersive nature. Through free-roaming exploration, I aimed to recreate a journey of loss, memory and Indigenous mythology. This project is a dialogue between literature, technology and emotion — one that seeks to spark empathy across cultures." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEUki2mN-ps This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Sam Roberts is the longtime obituary reporter for The New York Times, a job that requires writing mini-biographies with speed and accuracy. Roberts discusses his new book about that art, Are They Dead Yet?: The Art of the Obit.  Cover art courtesy of the publisher Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Traditional storytelling and oral histories operate as collective memory and lessons, teaching the next generation while giving them humane context, making ecological knowledge emotionally relevant and useful in establishing a sense of responsibility.   Learn more about Personal Rewilding online at www.rhnaturereconnect.com Join the Personal Rewilding with Robert Hensley community on Patreon at www.patreon.com/cw/roberthensleynaturereconnectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-with-tony-sweet-paranormal-ufos-unexplained-mysteries--3589860/support.

Your credibility doesn't come from your resume, it comes from your stories.Most people skip their authority section because bragging about themselves feels uncomfortable, so they either read off a boring list of credentials or skip it entirely. Neither one gets you remembered. This episode breaks down exactly how storytelling does the job your resume never could.Here's what you'll learn:The three types of stories that build instant credibility, and why each one lands differently with your audience.How to structure your authority section, without turning it into a boring resume.Why a client's transformation story works harder than your own credentials, the moment you let someone else's win speak for you.What makes a transformation story actually resonate, which means your audience can picture their own point A to point B.The homework exercise from episode 333, so next time you write a speech, you already have your best stories written down.You're full of stories. You just haven't given yourself credit for them yet.>>> Book an Executive Presence Audit at https://speakandstandout.com/executive-presence>>> Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletterConnect with me on:LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabitoInstagram: @laurieann.murabitoVisit my website for more advice and tipsThank you for listening, LA

Kate Connor, Chief Operating Officer at Moxie Communications Group, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about how Moxie is adopting AI safely, why leaders should automate low-judgment work first, and how to embed AI into the culture without replacing human creativity, judgment, and relationships. ----  Sponsor Links:

Storytelling is a very powerful technique to ensure someone remembers you after an interview. In fact, even when we screen people at Firmsconsulting today, we use this technique I applied as a partner. The rule is simple: if I can remember your key messages from the interview the next day, I would make you an offer. That, of course, assumes you had passed all the other hurdles well enough. One way to be remembered is to be your answers around compelling stories using the New York Times rule of facts, facts and facts with a beginning and end. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Journey with us as we review this months memory verse (Matthew 28:19-20). Join us on Wednesday for another Pirates of the Mountain story.

It was the early '80s, the height of the Cold War, when something strange began happening off the coast of Sweden. The navy reported a mysterious sound deep below the surface of the ocean. Again, and again, and again they would hear it near their secret military bases, in their harbors, and up and down the Swedish coastline. After thorough analysis the navy was certain. The sound was an invasion into their waters, an act of war, the opening salvos of a possible nuclear annihilation. Or was it? Today, Annie McEwen pulls us down into a deep-sea mystery, one of international intrigue that asks you to consider the possibility that maybe, just maybe, your deepest beliefs could be as solid as...air. Special thanks to Ben Wilson, Ola Tunander, Hans Gordon, Andreas Timmelstad, Klaus Helmersen, and Meg Bolz. LATERAL CUTS - Atomic Artifacts (https://radiolab.org/podcast/atomic-artifacts) Neither Confirm Nor Deny (https://radiolab.org/podcast/confirm-nor-deny) EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Annie McEwin with help from - Magnus Ormstadt Produced by - Annie McEwin, Matt Kielty, Sarah Qari Original music and sound design contributed by - Jeremy Bloom Sign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org. Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephanie Arnold is pregnant with her second child and she's really excited. Until the premonitions begin. Thanks Stephanie for sharing your story! Be sure to check out Stephanie's book, 37 Seconds. Produced by Eliza Smith & Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio & Leon Morimoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.