Podcasts about Worthington

This week on Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #672 the Gaea Star Band present another hour of visionary acoustic improv music featuring Mariam Massaro on vocals, Celtic harp, Native flute, ukulele, acoustic 6- and 12-string guitars, mandolin and shruti box, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts, today's show begins with the mystical raga “Did You Hear The Song Inside Your Heart?”, a rich, floating piece built around Mariam's enormous-toned Martin acoustic 12-string guitar tuned in DADGAD open tuning. “What A Way” is a crisp, dancing minor folk song featuring Mariam's chiming ukulele, energized congas from Craig and nimble, racing piano from Bob supporting Mariam's dramatic vocal and “The Easy Way” is a fantastical, deeply evocative ballad that achieves a beautiful balance between throbbing Native drum, crisp, ancient-sounding mandolin, minimalist, mysterious piano and Mariam's beautifully controlled, narrative vocal. “Such Good Fortune” celebrates the year of the Fire Horse through a rich, staid raga built on Mariam's hypnotizing shruti box drone and featuring soaring Native flute explorations and an appealingly solemn, reverent vocal from Mariam. The piece shifts dramatically into a long, soaring gospel coda punctuated with passionate Native flute excursions, powerful, circular piano and thrumming Native drum. “Celebrate Diversity” is a fantastically creative, upbeat song that explores several jazz, classical and Indigenous directions while always returning to a powerful main motif in support of Mariam's powerful message. “Transform” is a fine, acoustic-guitar driven blues with a light, relaxed vocal and tight contributions from the ensemble and we conclude today's show with “Make The Best”, another 12-string based raga with dramatic, granitic piano and Native drum supporting Mariam's inspiring vocal. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Most franchise leaders think franchisees resist the system itself, but the real issue is often a lack of buy-in from the beginning. In today's episode, we sit down with Joel Worthington, former president of Mr. Electric, to unpack why franchisee buy-in is one of the hardest things for leaders to create and why communication is often the missing piece. After spending 16 years as a pastor before stepping into franchising, Joel shares how leadership, trust, communication, and curiosity shape the way franchisees respond to change This conversation goes far beyond communication tactics. Joel breaks down why leaders often move too quickly into problem-solving, how curiosity creates better conversations, and why compliance alone is never enough and why franchisees are far more likely to buy into systems they feel connected to rather than systems they feel forced into. He also shares the GUIDE leadership framework he used while leading more than 200 franchise locations and explains how better communication helped transform culture, trust, and performance across the brand.We also dive into the leadership mistakes that quietly create resistance, why compliance alone is never enough, and how strong franchise systems still fail when leaders don't know how to create emotional buy-in from their people.So, if you've ever wondered why franchisees push back, resist change, or fail to fully engage with the system, this episode will completely change the way you think about leadership in franchising.Connect with Joel:Website: https://www.joelworthington.com/Episode Highlights:Joel's transition from pastor to franchise leaderWhy franchising and pastoring are more similar than people thinkThe communication mistakes most leaders makeWhy franchisees resist systems and processesHow to create buy-in instead of complianceJoel's GUIDE leadership frameworkWhy leaders solve problems too quicklyThe role trust plays in franchise growthHow curiosity changes difficult conversationsWhy leadership development drives long-term growthConnect with TracyPersonal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsaleJBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/Email: podcast@jbfsale.comConnect with ShannonPersonal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/       JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsaleWebsite - https://shineexecutivecoaching.com/Email - shannon@shineexecutivecoaching.com

Lots to get to! The fellas talk about the US Women's Open, The Memorial, Vern's ridiculous round at Worthington and LB reviews Raspberry Falls. Claude also introduced a new segment "diary of a golf addict".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #671 is another hour of inventive, dynamic visionary acoustic improvised music brought to you by the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, shruti box, mandolin and ukuleles, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Today's show is recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in late May of 2025 and begins with the energized, uptempo “The Melody Of Life”, an inspiring folk song with an agile, focused vocal from Mariam and an uplifting chordal setup on piano and ukulele. “Faeries Are Laughing” is a mysterious, tribal groove with snaky congas, crisp ukulele, minimalist, rhythmic piano and an evocative, relaxed vocal from Mariam and “Always Filled With Love” is a lush, hallucinogenic raga built on Mariam's droning shruti box and Craig's thrumming Native drum. “Lavender Lilacs” is a pretty, swinging folk song with chiming acoustic guitar and another fine, celebratory vocal from Mariam. “It's Never Too Late” is a mysterious minor ballad with sweetly harmonized acoustic guitar and piano and a lilting, subtle vocal and “Golden Yellow Double Lady Slippers” is a fantastical faerie song that evokes a summer dusk with Mariam's mysterious vocal and the gorgeous interplay of Mariam's ancient-sounding mandolin and Bob's postmodern tone cluster polychords. “Holy Pattern Of Love” continues the instrumental ensemble of the last piece in a stately, solemn frame with gorgeous vocals and rich, spacious piano and we conclude today's show with a rousing take of Mariam's classic island song “Pele” from the “Gaea Star Goddesses” LP. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Episode 162 of the Marky Worthington Comedy Podcast, Call Back with Cy Fahey and Ross Yeoman we chat about the comedy scene and its current state, RAW finals, upcoming gigs and more. Originally recorded: 6th of March 2021 Originally released: 15th of March 2021 Website: https://markycomedy.com Thanks for listening. Intro and Outro music: Grand Duke - The Custodian YouTube: https://youtu.be/WNP9v7dla1A

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #669 is an hour of inspired, dynamic visionary acoustic improvised music featuring the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, double flute, harmonica, kalimba, acoustic guitar and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas, djembe and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in mid-May of 2026, today's show begins with the meditative, beautifully realized “In The Quiet Of The Forest”, an unusual, evocative piece featuring a top-notch vocal from Mariam. “Luminously Shining Bright” is a languid yet powerful minor folk ballad with beautiful chord changes and another inspired vocal and “Oh Golden Light” is a rich, harmonically lush song, weaving Mariam's precise, soaring vocal with tight, swinging congas, imaginative, ambitious piano and tight, lustrous ukulele work and featuring a fantastical flute coda. “This Is The Way” is a fine, expanded take on the track from Mariam's “Release” LP built on a rock-solid foundation of throbbing, dramatic Native drum from Craig. “Hold To Your Essence” is a fascinating piece featuring Mariam's kalimba as the defining instrument around which Bob constructs a rich, complex harmonic framework which, along with Craig's metronomic congas, support Mariam's inspired, spacious vocal and Native flute dialogues. “Spiraling Portal” is a mystical, goosebump-inducing eldritch forest song featuring Mariam's timeless, chiming mandolin, tiptoe-ing, darkling piano and earthy, pulsating congas and “Turn And Face The Wind” grows slowly and patiently from the embers of “Portal” into a lush, shifting, psychedelic, sonically enormous tapestry into which each member of the ensemble interject languid melodic phrases and fade back into the cloth of the piece in turn. We close today's show with the beautifully played blues “Oh, Let's All Be Grateful” featuring earthy Native drum, a fine vocal and harmonica conversation from Mariam and inspired fat-fingered piano from Bob. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #670 is another dynamic session of visionary acoustic improvised music played by The Gaea Star Band featuring Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, double flute, baritone and soprano ukulele, mandolin, acoustic guitar and nylon string guitar, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas, Native drum and djembe. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in the middle of May 2026, today's show begins with the beautiful summer celebration “Down By The River”, a relaxed stream-of-consciousness tone poem with a peaceful reverie of a vocal by Mariam and “Take Me Down Inside My Soul” is a quiet, reverent song outlined by Mariam's whispering acoustic guitar and deeply felt vocal, Craig's throbbing Native drum and gospel piano from Bob. The band performs an energized, evocative take of Mariam's “Vision Quest” from the eponymous 2016 LP that features Mariam's dancing marimba braided into a tapestry of grooving congas and minimalist piano. “There's A Fire Between The Realms Of Light” is a mysterious, swirling folk song led by Mariam's chiming mandolin and powerful, pagan forest lyric, a rich, epic piece that dances through three separate movements from major to minor like the passage of a summer day into dusk. The band presents a beautiful, emotional reading of Mariam's “Sail On” from her “Vision Quest” LP that Mariam leads with her nylon string guitar “Leonardo” and the ensemble next takes on Mariam's “All Life Unfolds”, re-imagined as a minor theme which yields a very different song indeed, from Craig's heartbeat Native drum to Bob's completely upended minor interpretations to Mariam's ad libbed poetry. “Aloha Hey” is a beautiful, bright Hawaiian tune by Mariam appropriately decorated with her delicate soprano ukulele and reggae-based accompaniment from the ensemble and we conclude today's session with “Let's Hold Steady”, a deeply felt song with a lovely vocal from Mariam and a bittersweet, evocative musical stage from the ensemble. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

We showcase recordings from this year's RSAC. At RSAC Conference 2026, Scott Clinton, Co-Chair and co-founder of the OWASP GenAI Security Project, shares insights from the project's latest research, including new landscape guides and evolving approaches to securing generative and agentic AI systems. The conversation explores critical gaps in GenAI data security, the rise of AI-assisted development, and the immense growth of the OWASP community and sponsor ecosystem. Looking ahead, he outlines the most urgent risks and priorities shaping AI and agentic security in 2026. Then Merritt Maxim discusses how AI is affecting Identity and Access Management. Expect to hear this topic a lot throughout 2026, especially as the industry tries to figure out what's different or special about securing agent identities. We close with a chat with Janet Worthington about the impact of agents on the SDLC and how orgs are updating their controls to deal with code generated by humans and LLMs alike. Segment Resources: https://genai.owasp.org https://genai.owasp.org/resources/ https://www.scworld.com/podcast-episode/3905-keeping-up-with-the-owasp-genai-project-scott-clinton-asw-381 This segment is sponsored by The OWASP GenAI Security Project. Visit https://securityweekly.com/owasp to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-384

We showcase recordings from this year's RSAC. At RSAC Conference 2026, Scott Clinton, Co-Chair and co-founder of the OWASP GenAI Security Project, shares insights from the project's latest research, including new landscape guides and evolving approaches to securing generative and agentic AI systems. The conversation explores critical gaps in GenAI data security, the rise of AI-assisted development, and the immense growth of the OWASP community and sponsor ecosystem. Looking ahead, he outlines the most urgent risks and priorities shaping AI and agentic security in 2026. Then Merritt Maxim discusses how AI is affecting Identity and Access Management. Expect to hear this topic a lot throughout 2026, especially as the industry tries to figure out what's different or special about securing agent identities. We close with a chat with Janet Worthington about the impact of agents on the SDLC and how orgs are updating their controls to deal with code generated by humans and LLMs alike. Segment Resources: https://genai.owasp.org https://genai.owasp.org/resources/ https://www.scworld.com/podcast-episode/3905-keeping-up-with-the-owasp-genai-project-scott-clinton-asw-381 This segment is sponsored by The OWASP GenAI Security Project. Visit https://securityweekly.com/owasp to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-384

We showcase recordings from this year's RSAC. At RSAC Conference 2026, Scott Clinton, Co-Chair and co-founder of the OWASP GenAI Security Project, shares insights from the project's latest research, including new landscape guides and evolving approaches to securing generative and agentic AI systems. The conversation explores critical gaps in GenAI data security, the rise of AI-assisted development, and the immense growth of the OWASP community and sponsor ecosystem. Looking ahead, he outlines the most urgent risks and priorities shaping AI and agentic security in 2026. Then Merritt Maxim discusses how AI is affecting Identity and Access Management. Expect to hear this topic a lot throughout 2026, especially as the industry tries to figure out what's different or special about securing agent identities. We close with a chat with Janet Worthington about the impact of agents on the SDLC and how orgs are updating their controls to deal with code generated by humans and LLMs alike. Segment Resources: https://genai.owasp.org https://genai.owasp.org/resources/ https://www.scworld.com/podcast-episode/3905-keeping-up-with-the-owasp-genai-project-scott-clinton-asw-381 This segment is sponsored by The OWASP GenAI Security Project. Visit https://securityweekly.com/owasp to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-384

We showcase recordings from this year's RSAC. At RSAC Conference 2026, Scott Clinton, Co-Chair and co-founder of the OWASP GenAI Security Project, shares insights from the project's latest research, including new landscape guides and evolving approaches to securing generative and agentic AI systems. The conversation explores critical gaps in GenAI data security, the rise of AI-assisted development, and the immense growth of the OWASP community and sponsor ecosystem. Looking ahead, he outlines the most urgent risks and priorities shaping AI and agentic security in 2026. Then Merritt Maxim discusses how AI is affecting Identity and Access Management. Expect to hear this topic a lot throughout 2026, especially as the industry tries to figure out what's different or special about securing agent identities. We close with a chat with Janet Worthington about the impact of agents on the SDLC and how orgs are updating their controls to deal with code generated by humans and LLMs alike. Segment Resources: https://genai.owasp.org https://genai.owasp.org/resources/ https://www.scworld.com/podcast-episode/3905-keeping-up-with-the-owasp-genai-project-scott-clinton-asw-381 This segment is sponsored by The OWASP GenAI Security Project. Visit https://securityweekly.com/owasp to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-384

Local artist AuLaura Worthington joined us to chat about the ongoing Impressions of Fae exhibit at the Yorkton Public Library!

In this special episode of Cleaning Up from San Francisco Climate Week, Michael Liebreich and Bryony Worthington unpack the geopolitical shocks reshaping the global energy transition. From escalating tensions in the Gulf and their impact on oil and LNG markets, to China's accelerating electrification revolution, the conversation explores how energy security, industrial strategy and climate ambition are colliding in real time. Bryony and Michael debate whether the West can realistically compete with China's manufacturing dominance, why electrification is becoming the defining energy strategy across Europe and Asia, and whether hydrogen has any meaningful role left to play. They also examine California's energy paradox, the future of AI-driven electricity demand, and whether nuclear power can help meet the coming compute boom. Along the way, they tackle the politics of trade, the economics of resilience, the rise of clean tech nationalism, and the uncomfortable societal questions posed by artificial intelligence and automation. This episode covers: The energy implications of instability in the Middle East Why electrification is accelerating globally China's EV and battery dominance The future of LNG, coal and renewables in Asia  Why Michael thinks hydrogen is dead policy walking AI, data centres and the coming electricity crunch California's clean energy transformation Whether nuclear power can support the AI revolution Leadership Circle: Cleaning Up is proud to be supported by its Leadership Circle. The members are Actis, Alcazar Energy, Arup, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Cygnum Capital, Davidson Kempner, Ecopragma Capital, EDP, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Schneider Electric, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information about the Leadership Circle, visit cleaningup.live Links: Absolutely Electrifying - Ep158: Saul Griffith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=238XVTF4ang How Nvidia Made Chips 100,000x More Efficient | Ep215: Josh Parker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0KtA9WKZ3U The Future of Clean Tech Under Trump — Ep198: Jigar Shah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCOaF-qQ_TU

Episode 161 of the Marky Worthington Comedy Podcast, Call Back with my good friend Jack Taylor we chat about Gaming over the years, School days, Growing up,  Stories from the past and more. Originally recorded: 26th of February 2021 Originally released: 1st of March 2021 Website: https://markycomedy.com Thanks for listening. Intro and Outro music: Grand Duke - The Custodian YouTube: https://youtu.be/7r0SKBbWw_o

The virtuoso pianist, Ruth Slenczynska was the last living student of Sergei Rachmaninoff. She began performing at the age of four, and was once reputed to be the greatest child prodigy since Mozart.From the Australian outback to the forefront of British science, Dame Bridget Ogilvie was the daughter of sheep farmers who went on to help make the UK a leader in biomedical research.Labour MP, Tony Worthington, survived a violent ambush in Somaliland and played a role in the Northern Ireland peace talks.Crown prosecutor, Russel Tyner KC, was a pioneer in the prosecution of cyber-crime.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Ben Mitchell Assistant Producer: Lowri Morgan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea KennedyArchive: BBC News, 12/01/2019; BBC, Hunting the Lorry Killers, 03/11/202; BBC, Eureka, 08/01/1997; BBC, Newsnight, 25/10/1999; BBC, Current Account, 16/10/1979; BBC, Reporting Scotland, 11/02/1994; BBC, Newsline, 06/05/1997; BBC, Panorama, 18/03/2003

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #668 is an hour of inspired, dynamic visionary acoustic improvised music played live by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Crystal bowl, Native flute and double flutes, acoustic guitar, Celtic harp, harmonica, shruti box, mandolin and ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and bass guitar and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in early May of 2026, today's show begins with the bucolic, deeply relaxed folk-gospel ballad “As The Shadow Falls Away”, a gorgeous, unhurried piece built on the Eb drone of Mariam's crystal bowl. “Merry Month Of May” is a country blues with a fine vocal from Mariam and barrel house piano from Bob and “In The Dark Of The Night” is a varied, dynamic piece with fine work from the whole ensemble supporting Mariam's rich vocal and Native flute conversation. “Reclaim Our Essence” is a gorgeous ballad featuring a powerful steady drone from Mariam's shruti box and imaginative, emotional piano from Bob. “So Deep Within/Happy Birthday” is a minimalist blues built on Craig's steady congas and Bob's funky, blues-based bass guitar with a rocking duet between Mariam's fine vocal and Bb harmonica. “Mandia Viahey” is a beautifully presented ballad about a solitary moose with silken acoustic guitar and heartbeat congas and today's show ends with a fine, energized version of Mariam's “Spirit Of The Forest” from her “Release” LP built on her deep forest mandolin and featuring another fine, soaring vocal. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Jake Worthington is a country music artist and songwriter raised in La Porte, Texas. He first gained national attention as the runner-up on Season 6 of NBC's The Voice before spending years developing his sound playing dance halls and honky-tonks across Texas. His latest record, When I Write The Song, was released in 2025, and he is currently signed to Big Loud Texas. Worthington has shared stages with artists including Stoney LaRue and Post Malone, and is currently an opener on Luke Combs' Growin' Up and Gettin' Old stadium tour.In this episode, we discuss Jake's journey from garage bands in Texas to national touring stages, growing up on George Strait and Keith Whitley records, his early years in Nashville, the call from Seth England that helped change the trajectory of his career, and many other stops along the way.---------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys (https://thegraphicguitarguys.com) They create custom guitar wraps used by artists and festivals across the industry. A great option for pre-sale bundles, VIP packages, or one-of-a-kind gear.---------------------------------------------------Troy Cartwright (troycartwright.com) is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Lee Brice, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists.#JakeWorthington #TexasCountry #TraditionalCountry #LukeCombs #CountryMusic #BigLoudTexas #GeorgeStrait #Nashville #TenYearTown #TroyCartwrightNew Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram.  Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here.  Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

Samantha Worthington Lustig. delivers a reflection on Mother's Day

This year marks the centennial of Route 66, the iconic American highway stretching from Chicago to LA and celebrated in story, song and television.It's been over 30 years since the highway was decommissioned, but we will hear from one photographer who's love of Route 66 has been memorialized in the form of stamps.A local author is fusing history lessons with ghost stories to create a fun and interesting way to learn Ohio history. Having already written two books in his “Ohio Kids” series and coming out with a third, he is continuing his family tradition of finding new ways of teaching.Cost should never prevent students from sharing experiences with their peers and having a good time. Fairy Goodmothers is a Worthington boutique that allows high school students to pick out prom dresses for free.Guests:David J. Schwartz, Route 66 Fine Art & Editorial PhotographerLogan Lyons, authorKatie Persico, president, Fairy Goodmothers

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #667 is another hour of visionary improvised acoustic played and sung live by The Gaea Star Band featuring Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, double flute, ukulele, acoustic guitar and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded at the end of April 2026 at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts, today's hour begins with the sprightly, gentling rocking “Welcome New Life, Welcome Spring” a fantastical spring song with a soaring vocal from Mariam above throbbing Native drum, chiming ukulele and dancing piano. “Let's Revel In The Glory” continues today's joyful celebration of spring, an untamed, forest built on Mariam's wild, pagan mandolin and Bob's racing, circular, minimalist piano and “In Search Of The Yellow” is a compelling South Seas maritime tale driven by skipping congas, gentle acoustic guitar and Mariam's engrossing story told in melody. “Always Blossoming With Peaceful Joy” is another beautiful summer reverie with bittersweet piano and rich acoustic guitar setting up Mariam's gorgeous, soaring vocal. “If You Knew What Was In Your Heart” is another gentle rocker with a powerful, mantra-like, bluesy coda and “Queen Of Heaven” from Mariam's “Gaea Star Goddesses” LP is played tightly and with superb energy. “Let Me Love You” from the “Gaea Star Crystal” album is given a lilting, Latin treatment with fine acoustic guitar and vocals from Mariam and racing blues passages from Bob and “Twin Flame”, also from the “Gaea Star Goddesses” LP is presented in all its mystical, waltz-time starry splendor, featuring a darkling, midnight coda. Today's show finishes with an inspired Latin Jazz take on Mariam's minor blues “Standing Ones Of Peace” with white hot piano and throbbing Native drum setting up Mariam's powerful vocal. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

This year marks the centennial of Route 66, the iconic American highway stretching from Chicago to LA and celebrated in story, song and television.It's been over 30 years since the highway was decommissioned, but we will hear from one photographer who's love of Route 66 has been memorialized in the form of stamps.A local author is fusing history lessons with ghost stories to create a fun and interesting way to learn Ohio history. Having already written two books in his “Ohio Kids” series and coming out with a third, he is continuing his family tradition of finding new ways of teaching.Cost should never prevent students from sharing experiences with their peers and having a good time. Fairy Goodmothers is a Worthington boutique that allows high school students to pick out prom dresses for free.Guests:David J. Schwartz, Route 66 Fine Art & Editorial PhotographerLogan Lyons, authorKatie Persico, president, Fairy Goodmothers

In Episode 207 of the Know Your Sh*t podcast, Josh Cadillac sits down with Joel Worthington for a deep conversation about leadership, communication, and what it really takes to guide people through change.Joel breaks down why leadership is less about authority and more about trust—getting people to believe in something bigger than themselves and helping them accomplish what they didn't think was possible. The conversation dives into the challenge of leading people who resist change, how poor communication destroys buy-in, and why great leaders must learn to anticipate fear, uncertainty, and pushback before it happens.They also explore the realities of setbacks, disappointment, and the emotional weight that comes with responsibility. Joel shares insights on resilience, consistency, and the importance of staying grounded through difficult seasons while continuing to move forward with purpose.This episode is a powerful discussion on influence, emotional intelligence, and becoming the kind of leader people genuinely want to follow.

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #666 is an hour of inspired, visionary acoustic improvised music featuring the Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, acoustic guitar, ukulele, mandolin and shruti box, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in the latter part of April 2026, today's show begins with the meditative, raga-esque exploration “Opening Wide To Celebrate The Glory”, a spacious, compelling piece with a gorgeous melody. “Let's Celebrate Life” is a dancing, energetic folk air with a fine vocal from Mariam over the ensemble of ukulele, piano and Native drum and “Filling Our Hearts With The Grace Of Love” is an evocative, whimsical air with a celebratory vocal from Mariam. “Watching It All Go By” is another skipping folk song with a timeless, compelling feel created by Mariam's chiming mandolin, Craig's steady congas and Bob's dancing, shifting, energized piano. “Oh, The Silvery Rays” is a fantastical moon ballad with lush, shifting harmonics supporting Mariam's drifting, easeful vocal and “Oya Thunderqueen” is a supercharged Bayou blues from Mariam's “Gaea Star Goddesses” LP, energized and rife with Dr. John-inspired fat-fingered piano from Bob. “Damu The Dragon” is a pretty, beautifully realized hybrid of children's song and folk fable with the band supporting Mariam's tale of a baby dragon and we complete today's show with “Thistle In The Wind”, a simple, inspiring folk blues originally appearing on Mariam's “For The Children” LP. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8 this year, and across the country, we are celebrating the amazing educators who make a big difference for their students every day. This Teacher Appreciation Week, the host of this podcast is showing her appreciation for one educator in particular: Dr. Steve Kucinski, the high school English teacher who taught her how to find her voice and really think for herself. Twenty years after she was in his class, Katie sat down with Dr. K for this episode to share her personal thanks and messages from other former students, and to hear from him about his reflections on his career, the state of education, and what he hopes all of his students took away from their time with him over his 33 years in the classroom.CELEBRATE A GREAT TEACHER IN YOUR LIFE | This Teacher Appreciation Week, tell us about an amazing educator you know, and they could win a resort stay in Mexico from NEA Member Benefits, an Ohio State Fair experience package, gift cards, or other great prizes. Educators, parents, and students are all invited to submit nominations at www.ohea.org/ThankATeacherNomination deadline: May 10, 2026SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest:Dr. Steve Kucinski, Dublin Education Association memberDr. Steve Kucinski, Nationally Board Certified in 2002 and 2012, has taught middle and high school English for 32 years.  He has a Bachelor's in English Education, a Master's in Educational Administration, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Adolescent Development from The Ohio State University, and is an adjunct lecturer there as well as at Otterbein University and Ashland University. Dr. Kucinski has taught at Dublin Coffman High School for the past 26 years, currently working with grades 9 and 11.  In his district, he has served as department chair and district English Language Arts Lead Teacher. Dr. Kucinski has been committed to learning and growing in ways that will provide him knowledge and experience he can use to be a better instructor, such as scoring AP and SAT essays for College Board, as well as writing and evaluating questions for the ACT.  Dr. Kucinski's publications include a young adult novel, Between Friends, and a Barron's Guide to the Ohio Graduation Test.  Additionally, he delivered a TEDx Talk in Worthington in 2016 entitled, “Resolve to Enjoy the Goodness and Beauty in Each Other and in Life.” He enjoys collaborating with colleagues and presenting at conferences both locally and nationally, truly valuing the chances to learn from and to connect with others.   His most recent work was a contribution to the online materials for an educational psychology textbook. Currently, Dr. Kucinski is passionate about innovation and creativity in teaching and learning, authentic assessment, and integrating technology meaningfully into the classroom. Dr. Kucinski was recently selected as the District 7 Ohio Teacher of the Year for 2024, the 2024 OCTELA Outstanding HS Educator, the 2024 NCTE HS Teacher of Excellence.More: https://stevekucinski.com/Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award-winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on April 18, 2026.

From childhood dreams sparked in front of the TV to the glow of a buzzing dining room, Bismark's journey into hospitality is anything but ordinary. Inspired at just six years old by hours of Food Network, he set his sights early on owning a restaurant—and never let go of that vision. In this episode, we trace his path from dishwasher to barback to bartender, learning the craft from the ground up and gaining a deep respect for every role in the industry. Today, he's the proud owner of The Nine, a sexy, inviting space in Worthington with creative dishes, thoughtful cocktails, and unmistakable energy. Bismark shares what it took to turn a childhood dream into a thriving reality, the lessons he learned along the way, and how he's building an experience that will keep people coming back for more.

"Fuze" is a 2025 British crime thriller heist film directed by David Mackenzie and written by Ben Hopkins, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Sam Worthington. Set in London, there is a citywide evacuation when an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site. Amid the escalating tension and chaos, a daring criminal operation is set in motion -- one that uses the evacuation as a cover for a meticulously planned bank heist. As authorities race against time to contain the crisis, alliances blur, and moral boundaries are crossed. The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for its action, tension, twists, and muscular direction. Taylor-Johnson, Worthington, and Mackenzie were all kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on April 24th from Roadside Attractions and Saban Films. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #665 is an hour of dynamic, visionary acoustic improvised music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, shruti box, mandolin, 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars, ukulele and Tibetan bowls, Bob Sherwood on piano, Craig Harris on congas and Native drum and this week's special guest guitarist Aramis Esteves on electric and classical guitars. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in mid-April of 2026, today's show begins with the languid, mystical raga “So Alive”, a meditative piece underpinned by Mariam's chiming DADGAD-tuned Martin 12-string acoustic and featuring fine atmospheric electric guitar textures from Aramis. “A Tiny Whispering From The Depths Of Your Heart” continues the drone vibe with more 12-string from Mariam with languid, imaginative contributions from the ensemble over Craig's rock steady heartbeat Native drum. Completing today's tryptich of raga-type pieces is the gorgeously mysterious “Full Moonlight”, a compelling, moving piece that capitalizes on the themes expressed in the first two pieces, bringing the song cycle to a dramatic, concise and powerfully prayerful climax. “Shining Brightly” shakes up today's mood, showing up as a Led Zeppelin-esque pop rock song down to Mariam's modal melody and expressive, forward mandolin and the “riff” structure of Bob and Aramis' Eastern-inflected unisons. The interlocked “There's A River” and “Everyone Feel All Right” form a contemplative tone poem underpinned by Mariam's relaxed, droning shruti box and unhurried accompaniment as Aramis puts the electric guitar aside for mellow, whispering nylon string guitar textures. Next, the band picks up Mariam's powerful “Restonre” from the “Release” LP and converts this environmental anthem into a powerfully restrained earth prayer with a powerful vocal from Mariam accentuated by the tight, dancing framework of Mariam's acoustic guitar and Aramis' earthy nylon string. “Your Eyes Shine”, Mariam's “Smooth Sailin' Love Songs” LP standout is reimagined as a sultry ballad with a smooth, languid vocal from Mariam over a richly choreographed, varied accompaniment. We complete today's show with an ambitious, energized take on Mariam's “We Call In The Elements”, a multi-movement exploration if this rich, elemental piece featuring racing ukulele, tight nylon string guitar, fundamental Native drum and every-mutating, powerfully minimalist piano. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

On this episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast, we examine the "grind" of organizing—and the massive results it's starting to yield across the country. Segment 1: Ohio Library & Education Wins Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joins us to celebrate a historic run of library victories. The Pay Gap: How newly unionized libraries like Worthington have already surpassed regional pay standards, with some workers seeing 9 percent raises. The CML Fight: An update on the Columbus Metropolitan Library union election and why management-led delays are a hurdle for workers. Education Reform: A look at the new national higher education blueprint and first-ever contracts at Menlo Park Academy and CCAD. Segment 2: Keeping Hollywood at Home In our second segment, we pivot to the entertainment industry with Kerri Wood Einertson, Executive Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for SAG-AFTRA. Tax Credit Victory: How California doubled its film and TV tax credit to $750 million, and why expanding to animation and competition shows is a game-changer. The LA Rollback: A look at Mayor Karen Bass's executive order to reduce filming fees at iconic locations like the Griffith Observatory. The Federal Push: Why SAG-AFTRA is moving toward a stackable federal incentive to ensure American productions can compete with international subsidies and keep 50,000+ background performers working. Subscribe to AWF: Never miss an episode where we go behind the scenes of the labor movement. Visit us online: awf.labortools.com

Beau Martonik sits down with Bobby Worthington — 21-time national and 8-time world archery champion, author of Final Quest, and one of the most respected whitetail hunters alive — to break down the funnel system he's used to kill mature bucks for 60 years. Bobby explains why most hunters overcomplicate the rut, the exact window when hunting sign matters vs. when to focus on funnels, how to read terrain and natural restrictions on any property, and why hunting hard means committing to one or two spots — not jumping around. He also walks through a real consulting job he did the day before this interview, breaking down every stand location on a property he'd never seen. Plus: the Mountain Mike story, what the whitetail deer has taught him about life, and why woodsmanship beats every tactic you've read online. If you've been grinding hard and not connecting on mature bucks, this episode changes how you think about the rut. Topics: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:33 – Meet Bobby Worthington 00:12:29 – The Evolution of Hunting 00:24:13 – How To Navigate Information 00:29:14 – Analyzing Funnels 00:47:09 – The Importance Of Having Patience to Learn One Area 00:56:01 – Time In The Woods 00:59:23 – Historical Data 01:05:56 – When It All Comes Together 01:09:29 – Developing Experience 01:16:52 – Targeting A Buck In His Core Area 01:20:31 – Endless Information 01:23:28 – Mountain Mike Story 01:34:51 – Gift Giving 01:35:40 – Closing Statements and Resources Resources: ⁠Final Quest — P.O. Box 461, Pikeville, TN 37367 Online Woodsmanship Course — joe@asiogear.com Bobby's consulting services - https://www.higginsoutdoors.com/bobby-worthington/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Meets West Outdoors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: Beau Martonik - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Christoffels was ordained in the Christian Reformed Church in 1970. He has been preaching ever since — in Worthington, Minnesota, where his congregation has held services in four languages and watched the community around it change week by week; in Edgerton, where he now serves part-time in retirement; and in pulpits across the region whenever someone needs a preacher on a Sunday morning. Fifty-two years in, he still loves it. This episode is a conversation with a man who has seen everything the CRC has been through since the 1970s and has something clear to say about what holds. Lee traces the drift that has shaped the denomination's current crisis back to a single question: what is Scripture, and does it have final authority? That question surfaced seriously in the 70s, when debates over biblical infallibility began to fracture the clarity the CRC had inherited. From there, Lee argues, the line runs directly through the battles over women in office in the 90s to the tensions surrounding Synod 2022. The problems were never sudden. They were the slow consequence of decisions made decades earlier, each one loosening the anchor a little further. The conversation turns on one of the most misused phrases in contemporary church life: semper reformanda — always reforming. Lee insists the historic qualifier was never optional. Always reforming according to the word of God. Reformation is not evolution. It is not the church adjusting to its cultural moment. It is the church being called back — daily, personally, institutionally — to what Scripture actually says and what the church of the ages has always confessed. As Jason points out, the original Reformers did not see themselves as innovators. They quoted Augustine and Irenaeus and said: we are standing where the church has always stood. It was Rome that moved. That same logic applies now. The episode ends where every episode ends: this is Christ's church and he bought it with his blood. Wolves will come. Keep a close watch on your life and on your doctrine. Preach the word in season and out of season. Lee Christoffels has been doing exactly that for 52 years. It is worth hearing from someone who has stayed the course that long. Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro 2:08 — Lee's background: 52 years in ministry, Worthington CRC, family 4:20 — Multi-cultural ministry: 30 languages, four-language worship services 6:33 — Joys of ministry: seeing people grow in faith over decades 8:29 — The case for long pastorates; Piper, Begg, and leavening a congregation 11:48 — The CRC in the 1970s: Scripture authority questioned, infallibility debates 14:11 — Women in office and the fractures of the 90s; confessional subscription 16:01 — Two competing visions of what "reformed" means post-Synod 2022 17:20 — Semper reformanda: what "always reforming" has always meant 19:11 — Willy: the dividing line between the two groups 19:47 — Confessional unity as the CRC's real strength; Edmund Clowney 21:29 — "Doctrine unites": pushing back on a progressive slogan 21:54 — The Reformation's claim: "they left, we stayed" 23:26 — The only way to be reformed is to be Catholic (small c) 24:29 — Reform vs. evolution: prone to wander, always called back 25:44 — John 3: something in every believer's heart still hates the light 27:08 — Scripture authority as the primary issue facing the church today 28:48 — The Catechism and the fullness of Scripture 29:01 — The unity of Old and New Testaments; the case for Old Testament preaching 31:47 — Catherine Vos's Child Story Bible as a model of redemptive-historical discipleship 34:27 — Expositional preaching and where authority lives in the pulpit Join and support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Intro music by Matt Krotzer

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #664 is an hour of visionary acoustic improvised music played live by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, double flute, ukulele, 12-string acoustic guitar, dulcimer,Celtic harp and shruti box, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts at the end of March 2026, today's show begins with the meditative raga “Let's Be Love” featuring Mariam's rich Martin 12-string before moving into another mystical, drifting 12-string drone piece called “Circle Of Light”, featuring Craig's heartbeat Native drum and imaginative decoration from Bob on piano. “Take The Time To Bring In The Beauty” is a pretty, gently driving minor folk ballad led by Mariam's chiming ukulele and opaque, poetic lyric and “Just Around The Bend” is an elegant, unusual, jazzy ballad with imaginative, unusual piano figurations from Bob supporting Mariam's powerful vocal and Native flute duet. “All Life Unfolds” is a Gaea Star Band favorite by Mariam, a dancing, energized raga built on Mariam's vintage-sounding dulcimer and featuring rock-steady Native drum, imaginative, wide-ranging piano and an evocative, deeply-felt vocal from Mariam. “Star Ray” is a deeply mysterious, rich, 60s-ish psychedelic-jazz workout with imaginative contributions from the whole ensemble and we close today's show with a band favorite, Mariam's “Into The Mystery” from her “For The Children” LP, played with an appealingly florid operatic style. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Olivier winner Eleanor Worthington-Cox is starring as Cilla Black and Cynthia Powell, John Lennon's first wife, in the world premiere of Tom Wright's play Please Please Me at the Kiln Theatre. Directed by Amit Sharma, the play tells the story of Brian Epstein, the influential manager often described as the “fifth Beatle”.Eleanor won an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical when she was one of the original Matilda Wormwoods in the West End production of Matilda The Musical.As a child, her credits also include: Chorus in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Liverpool Empire), Jean Louise “Scout” Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre), Blousey Brown in Bugsy Malone (Lyric Hammersmith) and Jess in Tomcat (Southwark Playhouse).More recently her theatre credits have included: Phaedra Cox in Jerusalem (Apollo Theatre), Lily in The Secret Life of Bees (Almeida Theatre), Alexandra Giddens in The Little Foxes (Young Vic), Hero in Much Ado About Nothing (Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company) and Mary Page Marlowe in Mary Page Marlowe (The Old Vic).Eleanor starred as Natalie Goodman in Next to Normal at the Donmar Warehouse and in the West End at the Wyndham's Theatre, receiving an Olivier nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role In a Musical. The production was filmed and has been released internationally to huge acclaim. She has worked across film and television too, with projects including Maleficent, Cucumber, The Enfield Haunting, Hetty Feather, Action Point, Britannia, Gwen, The Irregulars and About A Bell.Recorded during a break from rehearsals, in this episode Eleanor discusses all-things Please Please Me including how she's perfecting her portrayal of Cilla and why it's important for her to champion queer storytelling. She also reflects on the impact of Next To Normal, and her journey from Matilda to sustaining a career across stage and screen. Please Please Me runs at the Kiln Theatre until 29th May. Visit www.kilntheatre.com for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unless you have your own company, most of us in the building industry have been laid off.  I was laid off in the early 1990's and decided to start my own company rather than work for someone else.  Before getting laid off, however, I was exposed to blower door testing and energy modeling through a state of Colorado funded technical assistance program.  I then worked for that State program for a while before becoming a certified energy Rater and home inspector.  My new business fully embraced the idea of being able to offer an Energy Improvement mortgage (EIM) to existing home buyers and an Energy efficient mortgage (EEM) for new construction home buyers. It became apparent very quickly that I would not be able to sustain and grow a business on the back of a mortgage product that realtors and mortgage lenders would not embrace so I pivoted with the industry writ large to working primarily with builders. Energy related mortgages never fully died, and the golden grail has been, to figure out how to more directly adapted the mortgage Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance equation (PITI) to include Energy (PITI+E) Fast forward 30 plus years and let me introduce you to Don Worthington, a mortgage lender with Primary Residential Mortgages who is specializing in bringing back the energy efficient mortgage (EEM) and the improvement mortgage (EIM) through the LOWTILITY mortgage product. LOWTILITY is a home loan designed around the true cost of home ownership that does not ignore operational cost, or the additional costs, that traditionally always occur, to make a newly acquired home livable and comfortable. Don Worthington on LinkedIn LOWTILITY Energy Efficient Mortgages Primary Residential Mortgage, IncGreen Builder Media Frontlines of Climate Action: TurningUtility Bills Into Buying Power

Unless you have your own company, most of us in the building industry have been laid off.  I was laid off in the early 1990's and decided to start my own company rather than work for someone else.  Before getting laid off, however, I was exposed to blower door testing and energy modeling through a state of Colorado funded technical assistance program.  I then worked for that State program for a while before becoming a certified energy Rater and home inspector. My new business fully embraced the idea of being able to offer an Energy Improvement mortgage (EIM) to existing home buyers and an Energy efficient mortgage (EEM) for new construction home buyers. It became apparent very quickly that I would not be able to sustain and grow a business on the back of a mortgage product that realtors and mortgage lenders would not embrace so I pivoted with the industry writlarge to working primarily with builders. Energy related mortgages never fully died, and the golden grail has been, to figure out how to more directly adapted the mortgage Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance equation (PITI) to include Energy (PITI+E)Fast forward 30 plus years and let me introduce you to Don Worthington, a mortgage lender with Primary Residential Mortgages who is specializing in bringing back the energy efficient mortgage (EEM) and the improvement mortgage (EIM) through the LOWTILITY mortgage product. LOWTILITY is a home loan designed around the true cost of home ownership that does not ignore operational cost, or the additional costs, that traditionally always occur, to make a newly acquired home livable and comfortable. Don Worthington on LinkedIn LOWTILITY Energy Efficient Mortgages Green Builder Media Frontlines of Climate Action: TurningUtility Bills Into Buying PowerPrimary Residential Mortgage, Inc

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #663 is an hour of inspired, intrepid, visionary acoustic improvised music by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, 4- and 8-string ukulele, acoustic guitar, Celtic harp, dulcimer and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and dulcimer and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts at the very end of March 2026, today's show begins with the powerful, affecting immigrant song “Standing Strong In Front Of The World”, a deep, inspiring prayer that features a soaring Native flute and voice dialog from Mariam and rich, imaginative piano from Bob. Mariam's chiming, evocative 8-string ukulele forms a rich framework for “Oh, The Queen Moon”, a starry, mesmerizing reel with a beautiful vocal from Mariam over slowly unwinding minimalist piano polyrhythms. “Smile” is the band's favorite raga, a forest rock song by Mariam from the “For The Children” LP driven powerfully by Craig's throbbing Native drum and Mariam's racing, ancient-soiunding dulcimer and “Rainbow In The Sky” is a fantastical fantasy lulled by Mariam's soaring, melancholy vocal and chiming acoustic guitar. Mariam wields her forward, jangling mandolin for the mysterious, twisting, unusual “Bring In The Beauty”, a gorgeous ballad with a deep heartbeat from Craig and druidic dancing mandolin and piano. “Do The Impossible” appropriately features Bob's debut on the dulcimer as Mariam builds a compelling chordal framework on the mandolin and delivers a tight modal melody. “Ryalia”, from the “Release” LP is given a tight, jazzy rendition with top notch work from the whole ensemble and we conclude today's show with “How Do You Feel”, a gentle, bittersweet gospel ballad with skipping, childlike piano, a pretty, expressive melody and Mariam's overtone-producing double flute framing an innovative, touching arrangement. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

 Jennifer Worthington is the Co-Founder and President of Two Dice, a new live experience company she's building with George Kliavkoff, with whom she shares a belief in the power of live experiences to create connection and lasting memories. She started her career at Jerry Bruckheimer Films, where she rose to senior vice president at age 23, working on some of the biggest films of that era: Armageddon, The Rock, Black Hawk Down, Pirates of the Caribbean. Then she walked away from Hollywood to open the Coyote Ugly Saloon on the Las Vegas Strip, which became the highest grossing bar per square foot in the country. Jennifer is the author of In the Spirit of Las Vegas for Assouline and the creator of Little Angels, a multi-platform entertainment franchise developed in partnership with Mark Burnett and Roma Downey and now part of Hearst Entertainment. Most recently, she served as CEO and Co-Founder of Play Social Inc., where she launched Play Playground, a next-generation experiential entertainment concept redefining social play for teens and adults. She holds a degree from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailIf your business can't run without you in the middle of it, the problem isn't your team; it's the seat that's still empty.In this episode, I sit down with Alec Broadfoot, founder and CEO of VisionSpark, a premium executive search firm in Worthington, Ohio, with a 99% placement rate and a spot on the 2023 Inc 5000. Alec has spent 14 years helping entrepreneurial companies make the one hire that changes everything: the right number-two leader.We break down why gut-based hiring keeps brilliant founders stuck, how one assessment tool flipped Alec's own team from 70% turnover to 70% retention, and the eight indispensable traits every second-in-command must have. This is the conversation that makes you realize you don't have a growth problem; you have a people-in-seats problem.⏱ Chapter Breakdown00:00 — Welcome & Intro: Meet Alec Broadfoot and VisionSpark01:27 — From Banking to Entrepreneur: Alec's First Business at 2503:01 — The Hiring Crisis: Firing 7 Out of 10 Employees04:00 — How One Assessment Changed Everything (Talent Impact Profile)05:52 — The Origin of VisionSpark: Solving the #2 Hire for Entrepreneurs07:01 — Why 78% of Resumes Have Lies (And What to Use Instead)08:52 — The Book: Hiring the Right Number Two Leader10:17 — The 8 Indispensable Traits of a Great Number Two12:40 — Culture Fit: The Harvard-Backed Ingredient Most Founders Ignore14:08 — Success Story: The Couple Traveling the World After Hiring Their #215:31 — How Alec Stays Sharp: Strategic Coach, AI, and Pulse Meetings18:03 — Books, Resources & What Alec Would Tell His 25-Year-Old Self

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #662 is another hour of visionary acoustic improvised music from The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, Celtic harp, ukulele, acoustic guitar, shruti box and harmonica, Bob Sherwood on piano and vocals and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in mid-March of 2026, today's show begins with the reverently peaceful “Golden Maiden Of Peace”, a beautiful Native-influenced, atmospheric piece with a fine vocal and inspired Native flute excursions from Mariam. “Whatever It Takes” jazzy, breathless waltz featuring another touching, penetrating vocal from Mariam and swinging, imaginative piano from Bob and “The Greater Ways Of All” begins as a mystical raga built on Mariam's shruti box drone and soaring Native flute as it slowly builds into a wide-ranging, innovate composition that skirts jazz and classical to support Mariam's powerful vocal. “I Only Want To Do What My Soul Loves To” grows slowly out of the previous piece and features Mariam's chiming Celtic harp, throbbing Native drum, restless classical piano and more powerful poetry from Mariam. “Rays Of Light Following Me” is a gorgeous, restless, gospel-inflected ballad that balances uneasily between major and minor to convey the balance of light and dark. “We Call In The Wind” is a classic invocation from Mariam and today we reinvent it in a new key, swirling and languid, an intoxicating blend of congas, restless, inventive piano, chiming mandolin and an unhurried, contemplative vocal. “The Fragrance Of Life” is a compelling, powerful gospel blues number characterized by Mariam's full-of-feeling harmonica and the authoritatize plagal cadences of Bob's piano and we complete today's show with the beautiful “When You Touch Me”, a sweet 50's inflected song from Mariam's “Smooth Sailin' Love Songs” LP featuring tight work from the ensemble as well as background harmonies from Bob. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

It's All Been Done Radio Hour Commercial #311  True Crime #2 "Drone"     Gwen investigates another true crime in Worthington, Ohio, this time involving a drone, while dodging her spouse.    Visit our website http://iabdpresents.com Script books, clothing, and more at https://amzn.to/3km2TLm Please support us at http://patreon.com/IABD   A comedy radio show originally performed on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Boxland in Columbus, Ohio. Check out our website for live recording dates.    STARRING  Katie Boissoneault as Gwen  Kristin Green as Detective Sud  Keith Jackson as Waters    Narrated by Darren Esler  Foley Artist Megan Overholt  Podcast edited by Olivia James     It's All Been Done Radio Hour created and produced by Olivia James  Written by Olivia James  Directed by Kristin Green  Music Director Kristin Green  Theme Songs composed by Nathan Haley, with lyrics by Olivia James  Technical Director Shane Stefanchik    Find more from It's All Been Done Radio Hour here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsallbeendoneradiohour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iabdpresents/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iabdpresents   When you post about us, hashtag #IABD   

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #661 is another hour of dynamic, improvised visionary acoustic music played by the Gaea Star Crystal Band featuring Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, nylon-string guitar, banjo, acoustic and Nashville-strung guitars and double flute, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas. Recorded live in mid-March of 2026 at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts, today's show begins with the languid, fluid “Path Of Light” a powerful song from Mariam driven by her insistent, tight nylon-string guitar. “Reflect The Light” is another beautifully composed song by Mariam with a fine vocal and tight work from the ensemble and “Ides Of March” is a rich, mystical raga featuring imaginative piano along with Craig's heartbeat Native drum and Mariam's chiming Nashville acoustic guitar and questing, narrative vocal. “You Are At Peace” is a racing, rocking folk song featuring Mariam's banjo and skipping congas from Craig. “Freedom” is a fine protest song from Mariam sung with passion over an assured ensemble of dancing piano, chiming ukulele and throbbing Native drum. “Life Is Like A River” is another rollicking folk song with a clear, wide-eyed vocal from Mariam and “Peace And Love” is a rich, gorgeous ballad featuring a spacious, emotional flute-and-voice dialogue from Mariam and soaring, imaginative piano from Bob. “Standing Ones Of Peace” is a powerful minor blues from Mariam's “Vision Quest” LP which is given a wistful, jazzy treatment from the band and “Into The Mightly Waves” from the “Release” LP is presented as a passionate, powerful, unhurried ballad with a gorgeous, contemplative vocal from Mariam and receives the almost-an-afterthought coda “Sacred Ground” with Mariam's tonally rich, overtone-producing double flute center stage over throbbing Native drum and classical piano cadences. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here.A beloved fantasy comes to the stageBecca Buntjer of South St. Paul is looking forward to taking her kids to see the world premiere of the play “The Girl Who Drank the Moon” at Stages Theatre Company in Hopkins. The play is an adaptation of the novel by Minneapolis author and Newbery Medalist Kelly Barnhill. The play runs March 27 through April 19 with performances both during school hours and on weekends. The show is 75 minutes long and is recommended for audiences age 10 and up. There is a special meet-the-author and book-signing event 6-7 p.m. on April 4 before that evening's show.Buntjer can't wait to see a book her family loves adapted for the stage.Buntjer says: It is a fantastical world with a fun, magic structure, and it's got sweet characters. It is about a young girl named Luna, and she you get to see her grow up as she learns about magic, forgets magic and then learns about it again. She has this beautiful relationship with Xan, the old witch. You get to see how the different villages that Xan interacts with view her role as the witch. Is she the helper, or is she someone to be feared?Pro tip: There's a free parking garage half a block from the theater.— Becca BuntjerGenerations connect over pastriesKim Kivens is an actor based in Crystal who has performed before with Six Points Theater, but she's looking forward to being in the audience for their upcoming production, the world premiere of the play “Vienna, Vienna, Vienna.” The show follows three generations of women connecting over pastries in Vienna, from where the grandmother fled as a child. The show runs Sat. March 28 through April 12 at Highland Park Community Center in St. Paul. The play is 90 minutes without intermission.Kim says: Six Points is a theater that I love. They are telling stories that are rooted in Judaism, which is close to me, because I happen to be Jewish — but they are universal stories.— Kim KivensStargazing through science and storyErin Makela is an educator and author in Worthington, and she's looking forward to seeing the play “Silent Sky” at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. The show marks director Eric Parrish's 50th production.“Silent Sky” tells the story of Henrietta Leavitt, a 19th-century astronomer and computer (meaning she did the math and science calculations) at Harvard. Though only men were allowed to touch the telescopes, Leavitt's careful calculations unlocked a key tool for understanding the distance between stars and galaxies.The play runs March 27-29 at the Worthington Campus Fine Arts Theater. Parrish will be honored after the Friday evening show. Following the Saturday evening show, astronomy instructor Paul Seifert will host a star party with telescopes available to view the night sky. After the Sunday matinee, there will be a talk-back with cast and crew.As a preview, Erin says: The set looks like a lot of fun. They've got it set up to look like an observatory at the top, and there are different constellations that will be appearing throughout the show on the background.— Erin Makela

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Jennifer explores the benefits of forgiveness on emotional, psychological, physical, and organizational health. She discusses the neural changes associated with forgiveness. She also shares her personal experience with forgiveness on her health. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding forgiveness as a process rather than a one-time event, highlighting both its potential benefits and limitations.Forgiveness is associated with reduced anger, depression, and improved self-esteem.Meta-analyses show that forgiveness interventions can improve emotional wellbeing.Chronic pain and physical conditions may be alleviated through forgiveness interventions.Forgiveness helps manage emotions.Organizational forgiveness can enhance trust and productivity.Cultural factors can influence the effectiveness of forgiveness interventions.The BodyToussaint et al. 2016https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-012-9441-2Jennifer P Friedberg, et al. The effects of forgiveness on cardiovascular reactivity and recovery. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 2009.Lee, Enright, & Song 2014https://doi.org/10.1037/scp0000025Mental HealthAkhtar & Barlow 2021https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27009829/Worthington 2024https://doi.org/10.1080/00207284.2024.2340593OrganizationsWenrui Cao, et al. Forgiveness in the workplace: A longitudinal study of forgiveness climate and work outcomes. Frontiers in Psychology, 2021.Gelfand & Baumeister 2012https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2010.0497Cameron & Caza 2003https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/107179190200900103NeuroscienceXiaoyan Li, et al. Trait forgiveness is associated with resting-state functional connectivity of the default mode network. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2017.Strang et al. 2014https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0087654Neural mechanisms review 2022Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.For more information on podcast host Dr. Jennifer Griggs, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/.For additional free resources, including the periodic table of dignity elements, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/resources/.The Dignity Lab is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and will receive 10% of the purchase price when you click through and make a purchase. This supports our production and hosting costs. Bookshop.org doesn't earn money off bookstore sales, all profits go to independent bookstores. We encourage our listeners to purchase books through Bookshop.org for this reason.

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #660 is another hour of visionary, dynamic improvised acoustic music played by Mariam Massaro and Bob Sherwood of the Gaea Star Band with Mariam on vocals, Native flute, ukulele, shruti box, sitar, acoustic guitar and mandolin and Bob on piano and tablas. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in early March of 2026, today's show begins with the powerful spring anthem “Let's Weave A Brand-New Story”, a mysterious and energetic raga driven by Mariam's dancing ukulele and Bob's imaginative piano. “Oh, The Winds Of Change” is an inspired, spacious piece punctuated by Mariam's soaring Native flute through a series of powerful movements and “Keep On Loving Life” is a lovely, gentle acoustic guitar ballad with a gorgeous vocal from Mariam atop rolling piano and chiming guitar chords. Mariam strums her evocatively twanging mandolin for the misty, mystical wind song “Where Are We About To Fly?” as Bob composes a bittersweet, melancholic, Prokofiev-like piano motif to support the powerful vocal. For the next suite of improvisations, Mariam strums her exotic, atmospheric sitar, beginning with the dream-like “Maha Lakshmi”, a sweetly droning raga featuring Mariam's fine vocal and Bob's propulsive tabla work. Delicate, lyrical Native flute excursions and tabla polyrhythms lead languidly to today's closer, the gorgeous, powerful, spacious “Nature At Her Best” a sitar raga that grows into a progressive, dynamic piece of modern music with Bob's insistent, subtly shifting ostinatos and Mariam's beautifully choreographed vocal-and-Native-flute dialogs.   Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Our card this week is Mason Worthington, the Wild Card from Virginia.  In the early hours of December 30, 2018, deputies with the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office were called to the Penniman neighborhood of Williamsburg, initially for a report of shots fired. Then, they were called again: A 20-year-old had been fatally shot in his home. They spend the next several days talking to Mason's friends, searching for surveillance footage, and collecting evidence.  Since then, investigators have canvassed the neighborhood, turning over every possible clue that might help piece together what happened on December 29, 2018. They believe they might be close to answers — as long as they're able to track down the man who might know what happened.  Anyone with information can call the James City County Police Department at  757-890-3621or the Hampton Roads Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (5625-887).    View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/mason-worthington Let us deal you in… follow The Deck on social media. Instagram: @thedeckpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @thedeckpodcast_ | @audiochuck Facebook: /TheDeckPodcast | /audiochuckllc To support Season of Justice and learn more, please visit seasonofjustice.org. The Deck is hosted by Ashley Flowers.  Instagram: @ashleyflowers TikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Twitter: @Ash_Flowers Facebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Staff in the upper chamber of Congress now have the go-ahead to use Senate data with three popular generative AI chatbots thanks to approval from an office that oversees the legislative body's administrative operations. A recent notice from the Senate Sergeant at Arms' chief information officer announced the approvals for Microsoft's Copilot, Google's Gemini, and OpenAI's ChatGPT, expanding on previous policies. That memo was previously reported by the New York Times and independently obtained by FedScoop. According to the document, Copilot is integrated into the Senate's Microsoft 365 environment already, and more information about licenses for Gemini Chat and ChatGPT Enterprise will be coming within the next 30 days. Each Senate employee will be able to get one license for either Gemini or ChatGPT at no cost. Approval of the tools comes as entities across the federal government — including Congress, executive agencies, and the federal judiciary — have been navigating their own use of the growing technology to reduce administrative toil and assist staff. The Senate, for its part, previously allowed ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft's Bing AI chat in 2023 at “moderate” risk levels, but they were only for research and evaluation or use with non-sensitive data. The new approvals are less restrictive on the type of data that can be ingested, opening the door to more widespread use. The architect of the Department of Veterans Affairs' artificial intelligence program and digital modernization strategy is leaving the agency after nearly nine years. Charles Worthington, the VA's chief AI officer and CTO, said in a LinkedIn post Thursday that “the time is right” for him to step down from his posts. A Harvard grad, Worthington joined the federal government in 2013 as a Presidential Innovation Fellow. He parlayed that experience into a role as senior advisor to the federal CTO, where he co-created the U.S. Digital Service following the disastrous rollout of HealthCare.gov. After nearly three years with USDS, including as the White House tech office's acting deputy administrator, Worthington moved on to the VA in 2017. In addition to leading the agency's digital modernization work, he also supported its adoption of commercial cloud infrastructure, oversaw the creation of vets.gov, rebuilt va.gov and launched VA Notify, per a congressional bio and his LinkedIn profile. In addition to boosting digital services for veterans, Worthington worked in recent years to spur AI adoption across the agency. Under his watch, the VA emerged as one of the most prolific AI users in the federal government, with an inventory that's now 367 use cases strong. Included in that tally is the agency's VA GPT chatbot.Worthington, who also served on the Technology Modernization Fund board for four years, didn't reveal in his LinkedIn post where he's headed next. But he said his time with the VA “has been the most important work” of his career. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #659 is an hour of visionary, improvised acoustic music played by The Gaea Star Band featuring Mariam Massaro on vocals, Tibetan bowls, Native flute and double flute, Celtic harp, acoustic guitar, ukulele and mandolin, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on congas and Native drum. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts at the beginning of March, 2026, today's show begins with a quick, concise take of Mariam's beautiful “I Am Love Unfolding” before downshifting into the powerful, shaded minor raga “Transmutation In The Galina Grove”, an affecting piece with an intriguing lyric from Mariam. “Remolding Our Consciousness” is a driving, groovy jam driven with throbbing Native drum, hypnotic piano, skipping ukulele all supporting a high energy lyric from Mariam. Mariam's rich, mesmerizing Tibetan crystal bowls form the mold of “Festival”, a mysterious, dynamic tone poem with Mariam shifting from Celtic harp to bowls to Native flute, all tied together with a deeply spiritual lyric. Double flute fanfares bring in the light, childlike vibe of “The Singing Healing Waters”, a pretty forest story that winds together threads of childhood with visions of the transcendent and the origins of our world. Next up is a medley of two fine songs by Mariam played dynamically and confidently by the ensemble of piano, Native drum and ukulele, the powerful gratitude song “One More Day” and the mystical, evocative “This Is The Way”. We finish today's show with the chiming, fanfare-like mandolin air “Holding Strong As We Sail Along”, an evocative shimmer of a song with a fine vocal to end today's hour. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

Bryony Worthington and Michael Liebreich give their analysis of the impact of the conflict in Iran on global energy markets. How will it impact the Middle East, Europe, Asia, the US, and will it force countries back to coal, or accelerate the clean energy transition?  This episode was recorded Thursday March 5.  Leadership Circle:  Cleaning Up is supported by the Leadership Circle, and its founding members: Actis, Alcazar Energy, Davidson Kempner, EcoPragma Capital, EDP, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Schneider Electric, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information on the Leadership Circle, please visit https://www.cleaningup.live.

General market marketing is limiting your brand growth. Here's what the data actually shows—and what smart brands are doing instead. Myles Worthington (CEO, WORTHI; former Netflix Head of Global Audiences) breaks down why identity-based customer segmentation drives better conversion rates and sustainable growth than traditional mass marketing approaches. In this growth marketing strategy session, discover: The mosaic vs. melting pot framework: why preserving customer identity increases market reach How to build marketing infrastructure (not one-off campaigns) for customer loyalty Real examples: Netflix's Con Todo, Bumble's Love Letters to Black Women, Google's Gemini strategy Why $7 trillion in buying power goes untapped with general market strategies The authenticity equation: customer intimacy + cultural fluency = brand growth If you're a CMO or growth marketer looking to improve customer acquisition and conversion rate optimization through better customer segmentation—this episode delivers the playbook. What's slowing your brand's growth? Take the quiz: www.frictionlessgrowthlab.com/quiz Find Myles: worthi.com Myles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mylestw/

A group of parents from Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis are determined to push for change at the Capitol this session. More on their new coalition's mission. And we'll to talk to a state lawmaker introducing a bill to ban assault weapons in Minnesota.The state has presented a roadmap for preventing and addressing fraud. We'll hear more about it.And a 16-year-old asylum seeker is finally back in Minnesota after being apprehended last month by immigration agents and sent to Michigan.Then to Worthington for the latest on how the federal surge of agents affected the small, southern Minnesota city, where almost half of the population is Hispanic or Latino.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Chorado” by Charles Lazarus and our Song of the Day was “Ferdy” by Sleeping Jesus.