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When my son was three, we enrolled him in a study of a vision condition that runs in my family. They wanted us to put an eyepatch on him for part of each day, with a little sensor object that went under the patch and detected body heat to record when we were doing it. They paid for his first pair of glasses and all the eye doctor visits to check up on how he was coming along, plus every time we brought him in we got fifty bucks in Amazon gift credit. I reiterate, he was three. (To begin with. His fourth birthday occurred while the study was still ongoing.) So he managed to lose or destroy more than half a dozen pairs of glasses and we had to start buying them in batches to minimize glasses-less time while waiting for each new Zenni delivery. (The [...] --- First published: March 20th, 2025 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/yRJ5hdsm5FQcZosCh/intention-to-treat --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

This episode features an interview with Jennifer Peters, the Director of DTC, Martech, and Digital Compliance at OLLY. Jennifer has deep expertise in eCommerce and Martech, with extensive experience across marketing, technology and business development. At OLLY, she champions the fusion of technology and marketing for top-notch digital experiences. In this episode, Jennifer emphasizes the importance of fusing technology and marketing to replicate the in-store experience online. She discusses the unique challenges and strategies involved in selling OLLY products, especially new and complex categories like Adaptogens. The conversation also covers how AI is utilized for efficient product replenishment, the critical role of customer feedback in shaping product development, and trends in CX that are reshaping the industry. Tune in for insights on creating exceptional digital experiences and driving customer satisfaction.Quotes*”The key to optimization is, did we do the best we could do when we built this landing page? Because what we're seeing here is that there could be some tweaks here that could make it better. And for us, that is a little bit beyond the triage of like, ‘Oh man, this is really broken,' to, ‘How can we just make sure this is the best we can put out here?'”*”Especially when you're looking at design, which is an art form, it's beautiful. You want it to be beautiful. Sometimes beautiful doesn't drive conversions. Sometimes customers just want clear.  And they want clean. And they want to understand exactly what to do when they hit that page. And sometimes that isn't beautiful and that can be really challenging.”*”If we can't make our customer happy, what are we doing? Like, if we're building products around profitability and not around customer use, what are we doing? At the end of the day, everything you have to do is for your customer.”*”Why did we make this decision? Like, what was the motivation for that? Was it because that's what customers want or was it something else? And when it's something else, you have to take the time to unpack that, address it, and figure out how to pivot that closer to, ‘But what would a customer want?' And also understanding that you are never your customer. That's like the number one rule in marketing. There's always bias around you think that you're the customer. You are never, ever, ever the customer. The way you use your website is never the way a customer uses your website. And don't even think for a second that it is. You can't do that.”*”For us, it starts with efficacy, and it starts with, ‘Does this solve a problem that people have?' That's the very first thing you can do. And you have to make good products. You have to make products that work. That is the foundation of creating that trust, is we can promise you that our product works and that it's good and it will make you better. So that I think is really, really important. But then building on that, it's the consistency over time that I think builds the trust and not only with the product and the product quality, but with the experience, with the interactions.”Time Stamps[0:01] Meet Jennifer Peters, Director of DTC, Martech, and Digital Compliance at OLLY[1:09] The Fusion of Technology and Marketing[1:21] From Brick and Mortar to Digital: Jennifer's Journey[1:53] Replicating In-Store Experience Online[2:20] Understanding Customer Behavior and Analytics[4:08] Educational Marketing at OLLY[6:10] Trends in Digital Customer Experience[8:20] Balancing AI and Human Interaction in Customer Service[9:53] Optimizing Website Performance[12:27] Measuring Customer Experience and Satisfaction[15:53] AI-Driven Product Replenishment[18:24] Challenges of Integrating Online and Offline Retail[19:30] Understanding Customer Behavior with In-Store Tech[20:23] Subscription Cancellations and Customer Retention[22:06] Creating an Amazing Digital Customer Experience[25:16] Focusing on the End Customer[28:05] Building Trust Through Product Efficacy[32:25] The Future of Customer Experience at OLLY[0:01] Meet Jennifer Peters, Director of DTC, Martech, and Digital Compliance at OLLY[1:09] The Fusion of Technology and Marketing[1:21] From Brick and Mortar to Digital: Jennifer's Journey[1:53] Replicating In-Store Experience Online[2:20] Understanding Customer Behavior and Analytics[4:08] Educational Marketing at OLLY[6:10] Trends in Digital Customer Experience[8:20] Balancing AI and Human Interaction in Customer Service[9:53] Optimizing Website Performance[12:27] Measuring Customer Experience and Satisfaction[15:53] AI-Driven Product Replenishment[18:24] Challenges of Integrating Online and Offline Retail[19:30] Understanding Customer Behavior with In-Store Tech[20:23] Subscription Cancellations and Customer Retention[22:06] Creating an Amazing Digital Customer Experience[25:16] Focusing on the End Customer[28:05] Building Trust Through Product Efficacy[32:25] The Future of Customer Experience at OLLYAbout our guest, Jennifer PetersJennifer Peters, an eCommerce and Martech pro at OLLY, drives their direct-to-consumer business growth. She champions the fusion of technology and marketing for top-notch digital experiences. With extensive experience spanning marketing, tech, and business development in eCommerce, she's a passionate CPG aficionado.Thank you to our friendsThis podcast is brought to you by HGS. HGS is a digital customer experience leader dedicated to delivering winning customer interactions at scale that are prompt, personal, and positive. We continuously transform, optimize, and grow enterprises to exceed ever-rising customer expectations. HGS provides our clients with the right talent and technologies needed to champion every moment. Learn more at hgs.cx.LinksRead the official OLLY case study, "How OLLY increased website revenue by +20% using Contentsquare"Check out the Zenni case study "How Zenni increased conversions by 3.5% and recovered $15M in revenue with homepage optimization." Connect with Jennifer on LinkedInLearn more about OLLYCheck out HGS

  Today is a throwback to the days when I talked a bit about policy as well as our usual Monday segments about pantry management, frugality, building local wealth and more. Featured Event: Don't Miss This Badassed Wild Herbal/Edible Webinar on Thursday! Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: EmpShield.com, Coupon Code LFTN Listener Feedback I just wanted to reach out to you to tell you how much I appreciate your podcast and the experience Russ and I had at LFTN in 2023. Meeting you, John, and Amanda has really changed our lives for the better. We are doing great things on our farm- I even planted tomatoes in our Dutch bucket system that we have in our greenhouse! I am so stoked to see how things grow and what we can harvest this fall. Your My 3 Things is something that I use daily in order to help me keep things running smoothly on the farm as I work from home. I finished the first year of my program in herbalism and nutrition and am about to start off my second year. It has been so amazing and I was inspired to do better for my family and community through listening to your podcast. Keep up the amazing work and I look forward to learning more from you. Livestream Schedule Tomorrow, 9:30AM - Tuesday Live - Louise Milleman About The Water Friday: 10:30am - Homestead Happenings with the Tactical Redneck Tales from the Prepper Pantry Purge ½ jar short on green beans for the winter  and calling that close enough 15 jars of salsa put up thanks to local farmer Bunches of herbs and tea ingredients drying all over the house Paw paw season Hoping to get a fall garden in in 2 weeks in our first raised bed Weekly Shopping Report Dollar Tree: The food coolers are in decent shape; all are working and probably 60%-75% full. Home Depot: A 2x4x8 is $3.65, same as last week. Aldi: There was very little milk; I hadn't been paying attention, but this time noticed that instead of three full racks of half and full gallons of actual milk plus a couple of varieties with nutritional content removed (2% and 1%), there were perhaps a couple of half-racks with gallons of whole milk and only a little of the fake stuff; few if any half-gallons. There was also only one rack of eggs. Staple prices were: bread (20 oz. white): $1.35; eggs: $2.42 (+); whole milk: $2.89; heavy cream: $5.39; OJ: $3.45; butter: $3.79; bacon: $3.99; potatoes: $4.49; sugar: $2.99; flour: $2.35; and 80% lean ground beef: $3.79. In the meat area, the coolers were full but not stuffed.  Gas: A gallon of untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.599. Frugality Tip Our vision changes throughout our lives. Some of us need glasses, some of us need multiple glasses, or progressive lenses. Sometimes these cost a lot of money at eyeglass stores. Zenni optical is where I buy my glasses. Single prescription glasses start around $8. I have a pair of polarized prescription sunglasses that I paid $20 for and progressive lens glasses start at $38. So grab your prescription(s) and your Pupillary Distance (the distance in millimeters (mm) between the center of one pupil to the center of the other). And check out Zenni.com. they even have a try on feature. Happy saving y'all  ~Margo Operation Independence Coffee Sales Are Through The Roof! Thanks Yall. Main topic of the Show: You Can't Unsee It A friend of mine posted some thoughts on the coming election. Her perspective was that if you live in a state where 70% or more of the votes will go D or R no matter who is running, there is no reason to vote “against” the dominant party mathematically if you like neither candidate. She's right. And therein lies the rub really: the word lead.  And in those processed lie the true power and control - less so the people “overseeing them”. The funny part is there are different reactions to seeing it: Denial Angler Negotiation Mourning And then there is our friend acceptance. But the fight changes after you see it because you know a few things.  Realistic impact (your role) Embarrassment is a better tool than force Mostly, it doesnt matter unless you can physically make a change because you get one step forward here – two steps backward there And that back and forth is the distraction. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce.  Community Follow me on Nostr: npub1u2vu695j5wfnxsxpwpth2jnzwxx5fat7vc63eth07dez9arnrezsdeafsv Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today's guest is Kate Baer, the beloved poet whose work explores motherhood, marriage, misogyny, the sacredness of female friendships—and so much more.  Kate's very first book, What Kind of Woman, was released during the turbulence of 2020—mere days after the 2020 presidential election. It was the first time she was ever paid to write and it became a #1 New York Times best-seller.A year later, she released another best-seller: I Hope This Finds You Well, a stunning collection of erasure poems in which she uses the often offensive commentary she's received on social media to create her work. The latest book of the Pennysalvania-native is 2022's And Yet, which continues her streak of crafting the most beautiful truth bombs.  In today's conversation, we talk to Kate about raising 4 children, her next book, the pressure that comes with all those accolades, the glory of being an unsupervised latchkey kid in the 90s, and how the unplanned pregnancy of her 4th child changed the course of her life and career.Follow Kate on social at @katejbaerToday's episode is brought to you by a couple mom-owned brands we love—Zenni & Ritual. See a list of their exclusive offerings for our listeners, below.-Shop Zenni.com for sunglasses and prescription glasses for your entire family—at 1/10th of optician prices -Visit Ritual.com/mothermag for 25% off your first month of Ritual.Please follow, rate, and leave us a review!For more stories about motherhood and so much more, visit mothermag.com and follow @mothermag on Instagram.For more on Kate's inspiring career + life story, check out these great interviews:MOTHER (website)Darien Library (YouTube)Everything Happens (podcast)Under The Influencer (podcast)Midtown Scholar Bookstore (YouTube)New York Times (website)Forever 35 (podcast)The MOTHER Podcast is produced by Em Roberts and Ali Alquiza.  

(SPOILERS!!) We share our thought, opinions, likes, and dislikes as we review Star Wars Acolyte!Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Feedback? Hit us with an email & we'll read it live: unitedwenerdcast@gmail.comUWN are proud affiliates of Zenni Gaming. Use our link and get your stylish Zenni eyewear today! zennigaming.sjv.io/uwnFollow our socials: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unitedwenerd?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareFollow Joel: https://t.co/YawrSymz0bFollow Marcelo: https://twitter.com/Marcelo2SanchezFollow Brian: https://t.co/5CuGtPNwgH

Today's guest is Latham Thomas, the superstar doula and founder of Mama Glow—a global maternal health + education platform serving birthing people along the childbearing continuum. Inspired by the transcendent birth of her own son 21 years ago, Latham went on to become a doula herself—including to stars like Alicia Keys, Anne Hathaway, and Ashley Graham—and to create a doula training program that's educated hundreds of birth workers and touched thousands of lives.She's also an author, visiting professor at Brown, and the co-founder of the Mama Glow Foundation, a non-profit committed to advancing reproductive justice + birth equity through education, advocacy, and the arts.In this episode, Latham discusses her upbringing, attachment parenting, the importance of teaching kids body literacy, and how she's embracing her current “open nest” period.Be on the lookout for a Part Two of our conversation with Latham, in which she shares her incredible birth story that ultimately inspired her career path, as well as passes along 5 tried-and-true tips for How To Help A New Mom. Follow Latham on social at @glowmaven and @mamaglowToday's episode is brought to you by three mom-owned brands we love—Minted, Ritual, and Zenni. See a list of their exclusive offerings for our listeners, below.~Check out Minted.com and use code MOTHER15 for 15% off your order through December 31, 2024.~Visit Ritual.com/mothermag for 25% off your first month of Ritual.~Shop Zenni.com for sunglasses and prescription glasses at 1/10th of optician prices.Please follow, rate, and leave us a review!For more stories about motherhood and so much more, visit mothermag.com and follow @mothermag on Instagram.For more on Latham's inspiring career + life story, check out these great interviews:The Best Thing (podcast)Professional Troublemaker (podcast)The Journey (YouTube)The Soft Space (MOTHER)Good Life Project (podcast)The Motherkind Podcast (podcast)For The Love Of You (podcast)The MOTHER Podcast is produced by Em Roberts and Ali Alquiza.  

In this episode of "The Truth In This Art," host Rob Lee welcomes filmmaker and conceptual artist Nia Hampton from Baltimore. They discuss the significance of glasses in their lives, reflecting on how COVID-19 has influenced health trends. Nia shares her journey, including her MFA program and the founding of the Black Film Supremacy festival, inspired by her friends and speculative fiction writers. She talks about her film "My Mother the Clown," a social realist comedy based on personal experiences. The conversation covers the collaborative nature of filmmaking, the importance of storytelling, and Nia's personal interests in reality TV and astrology.Episode Highlight:Glasses Trend (00:00:33) Rob and Nia discuss the trend of glasses and how it relates to disability markers becoming cool post-COVID.Introducing Oneself as an Artist (00:03:16) Nia Hampton discusses the challenges of writing artist statements and introduces herself as a conceptual artist.Becoming an Artist (00:07:36) Nia explains how being born into an artistic family influenced her journey to becoming an artist and finding her voice.The Artist's Way of Life (00:13:06) Nia discusses the essence of being an artist as a way of life, regardless of productivity or wealth.Founding Black Film Supremacy (00:17:45) Nia Hampton explains the founding of Black Film Supremacy in 2018, the inspiration behind it, and its impact on the local film perspective in Baltimore.Challenges of Filmmaking Collaboration (00:24:02) Nia Hampton shares insights into the collaborative aspect of filmmaking, discussing challenges, learning opportunities, and the importance of trust and respect in working with a team.Interpersonal Dynamics in Filmmaking (00:29:33) Nia and Rob discuss the interpersonal aspects of filmmaking, likening it to dating and emphasizing the importance of trust and communication in working with others.My Mother the Clown (00:33:13) This part is when they talk about the description and motivation behind the film "My Mother the Clown," including its storyline and its relevance in reflecting current societal challenges.Art, Taste, and Communication (00:44:53) Exploration of the political nature of taste in art, the influence of personal backgrounds on perceptions of good and bad art, and the essence of art as a form of communication.Key Takeaways:1. Embrace Vulnerability: Sharing your personal stories and experiences in your art can create powerful connections with your audience.2. Draw from Personal History: Use your memories and personal history as a foundation for your creative work to add unique perspectives and emotional depth.3. Identify Gaps: Look for gaps in your industry or community and create platforms to address them, fostering meaningful and impactful projects.4. Cultivate Trust: Building trust and respect among your team members is essential for successful collaboration in any creative endeavor.Socials:X: @_NIAnderthalInstagram: niand3rthal LinkedIn: Nia Hampton

Send us a Text Message.In this insightful episode of our podcast, we dive into the remarkable journey of Dilyara Breyer, a seasoned e-commerce and digital marketing leader with a rich background that spans over two decades. With an initial focus on transforming Zenni from a $40 million company into a $400 million powerhouse, Dilyara now leads the e-commerce and digital marketing efforts at the largest U.S. manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products.Here are the key highlights you'll discover in this episode: • Professional Journey: Starting from her early years in the Soviet Union to her significant career milestones in the U.S., Dilyara shares how her diverse cultural and professional experiences shaped her leadership style and digital marketing strategies.• Balancing Act: A dedicated partner and mother of two children on the autism spectrum, Dilyara discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing a high-profile career with family responsibilities, offering insights that resonate with working parents everywhere.• Leadership Insights: Dive into Dilyara's approach to leadership and innovation, particularly in establishing new departments and strategies within growing companies.• Future of E-commerce: Dilyara shares her thoughts on the current trends and future of e-commerce, emphasizing the importance of customer journey optimization and the potential impacts of AI on the industry.Whether you're an aspiring leader, a digital marketing professional, or someone passionate about e-commerce, this episode offers valuable perspectives on navigating career challenges and embracing technological advancements. Join us to gain actionable insights from Dilyara Breyer's extensive experience and innovative approaches to digital marketing and leadership.Connect with Dilyara:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilyara/Don't forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking us on YouTube!Go to TheDigitalRevolutionPodcast.com to learn more!Leave Some Feedback: What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us: Instagram (Fire Us Marketing) LinkedIn (Fire Us Marketing) YouTube (Fire Us Marketing) TikTok (Eli's Personal TikTok)

Bob Worsley is a seasoned entrepreneur and former Arizona State Senator known for his innovative ventures. He is the Founder and CEO of ZenniHome, a company focused on addressing the housing crisis through modular building and sustainable solutions. Bob is also renowned for founding SkyMall, a pioneering in-flight catalog retailer. With a track record of entrepreneurial success and a passion for sustainable housing solutions, Bob Worsley is a prominent figure in the business and political spheres.https://zennihome.com/https://www.instagram.com/zennihome/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-worsley-ceo1956/https://www.facebook.com/ZenniHomeLLC/https://www.tiktok.com/@zennihomehttps://twitter.com/zennihome?lang=enMac and Bleu is the hot new podcast dedicated to all things related to building Arizona. Topics discussed range from construction, economic development, supply chain, and market segments.Mac & Bleu also includes diversity in construction, local politics affecting construction, women in construction, construction technology, and more.The host JJ Levenske of Bleuwave have their finger on the pulse of the people building Arizona.The show brings in the brightest minds in their perspective positions and industries and JJ has the unique ability to touch on the subject matter that you want to hear.If you want to know who's building Arizona, tune in and subscribe to Mac and Bleu today!___________________________________________________________________________________JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial and industrial sectors.From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.

Today we're speaking with Dixie Roberts of HangarFour. As Executive Vice President of Integrated Creative Strategy, Dixie has spent the last 8 years at HangarFour overseeing digital content, campaign and influencer strategy for a wide range of clients including National Geographic, Indeed, BRAGG Live Foods, Princess Cruises and Oracle. Notable career mentions include launching the L'Oreal League, a premier influencer program for L'Oréal Paris, launching eyewear brand, Zenni into the Esports arena, helming the digital rebrand of ‘90s darling, Caboodles, and building the award-winning “Soundtrack of Empathy” campaign with pop superstar, MIKA. Before joining HangarFour, Dixie spent 3 years as a copywriter at Warby Parker – her time coincided with the brand's rise to become one of the country's best recognized retail startups, propelled in no small part by its creative approach to the digital space. Connect with her:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dixieinnewyork/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dixie/ Timestamps [00:01:21] Dixie's incredible nail art. [00:07:16] Beautiful nails. [00:08:14] Heirloom corn kernels. [00:12:18] Networking and career opportunities. [00:16:28] Balancing work and parenting. [00:21:47] Millennials and Gen Z differences. [00:24:00] Partners in parenting. [00:28:39] Age and achievement pressure. [00:32:16] Embracing personal journey and accomplishments. [00:35:35] Climbing the corporate ladder. [00:41:16] Work with creators differently. [00:45:01] Stretching limited influencer budget. [00:48:42] Influencer marketing strategies. [00:53:37] Influencers and conversions. [00:57:48] Building executive profiles. [00:59:20] Employee agreements and content creation. [01:03:35] Influencers and brand partnerships. [01:07:44] Shameless plug for networking events. Want to join WIIM's Membership? Check out our website http://www.iamwiim.com/join   Join WIIM's upcoming events near you! http://www.iamwiim.com/events    Don't forget to follow us on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/iamwiim --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiim/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wiim/support

Chris Forsberg talks with Sam Cassell about returning to the Celtics, working with Jayson Tatum, the leadership of Joe Mazzulla and his infamous dance. Sam also discusses launching his new eyewear line with Zenni and the inspiration behind the designs. 3:00-Sam Cassell talks his new line of glasses with Zenni 5:30-Sam talks joining the Celtics this summer 8:00-How much different is the league now than in 2008? 9:00-Coaching Jayson Tatum 17:30-Remove the fines for the big balls dance! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YzPYAzUFOLIThe Sam Cassell Collection, which featured over 50 frames in Cassell's favorite styles, colorways, and designs. Head to Zenni.com/Cassell to experience it for yourself.See 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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Hello allergies my old friend. New episode on the Patreon for those not subbed, also forgot to mention in the episode that Zenni is working on another project with me for a new youtube banner, i'm very excited about that and hope for the best! Stay dry out there, as i'm typing this I can hear raindrops. linktr.ee/meetwheatpodcastSong is Dee Yan-Key: He Never Said A Mumbling Word

What is a sensitivity read and why is it so important to the book publishing process? Today Virginia is chatting with Dominic Bradley! Dominic is a Brooklyn-based Black disabled queer visual artist, writer, and performer who provided the sensitivity read on Virginia's upcoming book, Fat Talk.And don't forget to preorder! Fat Talk: Parenting In the Age of Diet Culture comes out April 25, 2023 from Henry Holt. You can preorder your signed copy from Virginia's favorite independent bookstore, Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the US!). Or order it from your independent bookstore, or from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, or Kobo or anywhere else you like to buy books. And! You can now preorder the audio book from Libro.fm or Audible.If you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber to get all of Virginia's reporting and bonus subscriber-only episodes. Disclaimer: Virginia is a journalist and human with a lot of informed opinions. Virginia is not a nutritionist, therapist, doctor, or any kind of health care provider. The conversation you're about to hear and all of the advice and opinions she gives are just for entertainment, information, and education purposes only. None of this is a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice.BUTTER & OTHER LINKSwhy preorders are so crucialYour ancestors gave you more than wounds. Dom's coloring book (reach out to get yours!) Dom's fav online glasses shops: Zeelool, Zenni, VoogueMeFavianna RodriguezCREDITSThe Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith. Follow Virginia on Instagram or Twitter.Burnt Toast transcripts and essays are edited and formatted by Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting independent anti-diet journalism. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, with special guest Sean Pate (Brand Marketing and Communications Officer at Zenni Optical), we discuss targeting the gaming audience with innovative products, partnering with influencers, teams, and leagues, building a marketing strategy when entering the gaming market for the first time, becoming an endemic brand, and so much more! Be sure to check out the Business of Esports Podcast with Paul "The Profit" Dawalibi and the Honorable Jimmy Baratta! Each week, our hosts invite a special guest onto the show with ties to the esports industry so that we can get learn more about gaming while also getting a more in-depth look at all the important aspects that make up the world's fastest-growing industry!! Tune in every Thursday for new episodes!!!!   Learn more about The Profit, the Business of Esports, or gaming as a whole by visiting thebusinessofesports.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, with special guest Sean Pate (Brand Marketing and Communications Officer at Zenni Optical), we discuss targeting the gaming audience with innovative products, partnering with influencers, teams, and leagues, building a marketing strategy when entering the gaming market for the first time, becoming an endemic brand, and so much more!

Would you like the podcast to keep going? If so, this is a call to action. Reach out to entertainmentbuffet@gmail.com or Entertainment Buffet on Facebook or Instagram. You can reach out to Brandon on one of his own social media accounts if it's easier too. Host @BrandonProsek provides a breakdown of both life updates and what is going on with the Entertainment Buffet Podcast. Zenni-optical is a place you can find stylish glasses for affordable prices. Just ask Brandon Prosek who has over 12 pairs of their glasses! Click this link and you'll support Entertainment Buffet https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

Host @BrandonProsek sits down with Maddie Wiener (@MaddieTWiener) to talk all about her comedy journey from starting stand up in high school to becoming a Just for Laughs New Face of 2021. Zenni-optical is a place you can find stylish glasses for affordable prices. Just ask Brandon Prosek who has over 12 pairs of their glasses! Click this link and you'll support Entertainment Buffet https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Tickets for Brews & Bad Movies Twilight for 3/13/22 at Lincoln Lodge can be found here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brews-and-bad-movies-tickets-227801599717 Email entertainmentbuffet@gmail.com for comments, questions or episode suggestions Follow Entertainment Buffet on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube #justforlaughs #standupcomedy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

Host @BrandonProsek sits down with Sandy Lee (@HeySandyLee) to geek out and dissect the epic sci-fi, romantic epic comic book, Saga written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples published by Image Comics. Zenni-optical is a place you can find stylish glasses for affordable prices. Just ask Brandon Prosek who has over 12 pairs of their glasses! Click this link and you'll support Entertainment Buffet https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Tickets for Brews & Bad Movies Twilight for 2/13/22 at Lincoln Lodge can be found here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/227801599717 Email entertainmentbuffet@gmail.com for comments, questions or episode suggestions Follow Entertainment Buffet on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

True crime and murders are all over media! But what about all of the financial crime and white collar criminals all over the country? Host Brandon M. Prosek (@BrandonProsek) sits down with Nina Kern and Kishan Batcheldor hosts of White Collars Red Hands Podcast to talk all about it! Looking for new glasses? Zenni-optical has affordable stylish glasses for less than $100 https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Ways to go support Nina and Kishan's podcast: Facebook.com/WhiteCollarsRedHands Twitter.com/WhiteCollarsPod Instagram.com/whitecollars_redhands/ Whitecollarsredhands.com Merch: www.teepublic.com/stores/white-collars-red-hands?ref_id=23248 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

Host @BrandonProsek sits down with Monica Berns to breakdown the Christmas "classic" that is Love Actually. Is it good or is it bad? Find out their thoughts and please let us know yours too by connecting on social media! Zenni-optical is a place you can find stylish glasses for affordable prices. Just ask Brandon Prosek who has over 12 pairs of their glasses! Click this link and you'll support Entertainment Buffet https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Email entertainmentbuffet@gmail.com for comments, questions or episode suggestions Follow Entertainment Buffet on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

@BrandonProsek goes on a rant all about Marvel and Spider-man haters with toxic fandom but also reviews Spider-Man No Way Home with non spoiler and spoiler sections. Our sponsor Zenni-optical. Click here to support us! https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Email entertainmentbuffet@gmail.com Check out Entertainment Buffet on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

@BrandonProsek talks all about Aaron Sorkin's newest movie Being the Ricardos, a number of family movies including Christmas movies and began the Fast and the Furious franchise. He also rants a little bit about Game of Thrones before breaking down all the comics he read include Saga, East of West and the Manhattan Projects. Our sponsor Zenni-optical. Click here to support us! https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Email entertainmentbuffet@gmail.com Check out Entertainment Buffet on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

Writers pay attention! Sarah breaks down her journey from novel idea all the way to being published and sold on shelves. Host @BrandonProsek welcomes author of The Plus One Sarah Archer Our sponsor Zenni-optical. Click here to support us! https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Find Sarah here: saraharcherwrites.com Buy "The Plus One" on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Plus-One-Sarah-Archer/dp/0525539174 Email entertainmentbuffet@gmail.com Check out Entertainment Buffet on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

For our 100th episode we bring back a tradition on the Entertainment Buffet Podcast of a top 10 list. Host @ BrandonProsek brings back frequent guest and filmmaker Josh Sibley to give us their top 10 most underrated movies they feel deserve more love. Our sponsor Zenni-optical. Click here to support us! https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn For more updates on the future of the podcast, please listen to Mini Episode #4 where Brandon also previews new episodes that will be coming! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

Episode 100 is dropping too. Before that drops, here is a mini-sode where host @BrandonProsek gives us an update on the future of the Entertainment Buffet Podcast leading to 2022. He breaks down some guests and episodes we have coming up as well as what he's been watching, playing and reading including Holidate on Netflix, Saga the comic book series by Brian K. Vaughn and getting addicted to Rocket League on Playstation 4. Our sponsor Zenni-optical. Click here to support us! https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Follow, subscribe and reach out to us @EntertainmentBuffet on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. @BrewsandBadMovies on instagram too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

Hey Guys, This week we cover Jaya, comprising Episodes 144-152 of the legendary anime series, One Piece. Bills get cast in the live-action One Piece show Justin explains how compasses work to Louis This week we cover Zenni and Rainbow Mist arcs, comprising episodes 136-143 of the legendary anime series, One Piece. Remember to Rate and Subscribe to The Very Very Very Strongest Podcast on your Podcatcher of Choice and until next time remember, WHEN SHANKS SAYS NO...

Uncharted, Chew and Harder They Fall! Check out what Brandon has been consuming with media. Brews & Bad Movies in Chicago is returning! Wed. November 17th at Lincoln Lodge Theater. Tickets available here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/187782150467 Our sponsor Zenni-optical. Click here to support us! https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Entertainment Buffet Podcast is approaching episode 100! As a new change to the show, we are breaking up our "What We've Been Watching" segment into mini-episodes where @BrandonProsek will share what he's been watching , reading or playing! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

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Mini-sode #2 for Entertainment Buffet Podcast is here. Game of Thrones re-watch, Avatar, and some "classics." Our sponsor Zenni-optical. Click here to support us! https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Entertainment Buffet Podcast is approaching episode 100! As a new change to the show, we are breaking up our "What We've Been Watching" segment into mini-episodes where @BrandonProsek will share what he's been watching and then the following week @JessKwazz will be sharing what she's been watching. This way more content will be coming your way on a regular basis! Brews & Bad Movies in Chicago is returning! Wed. November 17th at Lincoln Lodge Theater. Tickets available here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/187782150467 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

Hey Guys The dream collapses in this weeks episode of the Very Very Very Strongest Podcast Louis cleans his apartment. Bill talks about goat pirates. Justin battles Hercules for his life. This week we cover Zenni and Rainbow Mist arcs, comprising episodes 136-143 of the legendary anime series, One Piece. Remember to Rate and Subscribe on your Podcatcher of Choice and until next time remember, WHEN SHANKS SAYS NO...

Our sponsor Zenni-optical. Click here to support us! https://imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn Entertainment Buffet Podcast is approaching episode 100! As a new change to the show, we are breaking up our "What We've Been Watching" segment into mini-episodes where @BrandonProsek will share what he's been watching and then the following week @JessKwazz will be sharing what she's been watching. This way more content will be coming your way on a regular basis! This week's mini-episode Brandon chats about The Suicide Squad, Y the Last Man, Reservation Dogs, Loki and plenty more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

Incontro con Stefano Zenni. Presenta Flavio Massarutto Louis Armstrong ha cambiato il corso della storia della musica. Ma dietro l'intrattenitore immensamente popolare e le sue radicali innovazioni artistiche, che vengono ampiamente esplorate nel libro, si cela anche un individuo poliedrico, fuori del comune: lo scrittore e umorista, l'attivista in equilibrio tra impegno e potere, il creativo tecnologico. Un ritratto inedito dell'artista che ha fatto trionfare la corporeità afroamericana. Edizione 2019 www.pordenonelegge.it

The guys talk about Mahwah's road program, the skatepark, school pick up and highlight Mahwah Tree Corp, Donofrio Fitness and Fuel Up Food Truck.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @mahwahpodcastThis episode sponsored by Zenni.

Ice cream and sandwiches, fun with viewers, Amazon returns, Wally George, Zenni.com, and Sean and Donna join in for the Celebrity Birthday Game.

Hosts Brandon M. Prosek (@BrandonProsek) and Jessica Kwazz (@JessKwazz) discuss movies they're looking forward to that are releasing in 2021! follow @entertainmentbuffet on Instagram/Facebook/YouTube PLEASE check out Jess's New podcast: Second Chance Movies Email the show at entertainmentbuffet@gmail.com Wanna donate to the show? Venmo us to help support Entertainment-Buffet Sponsor: Zenni Optical. Brandon has been buying Zenni glasses since 2018 and has over 12 pairs. Use this link below to check them out and if you do, it'll support the podcast :) imp.i279709.net/DVVKOn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entertainment-buffet/support

Welcome to another episode of Morning aMEOWncements, the kitsch minded morning show to help start your day!We kick things off with a glasses Fashion Show. Nightcat got 8 new pairs of glasses from Zenni.com (NOT A SPONSOR) and he can't wait to show them off. Then we hop into today's pop culture headlines with The Morning Mews. *2 Dozen monkeys that escaped from a German zoo have been trapped and returned. *Luke Bryan tested positive for COVID, so Paula Abdul took over at the live show. She accidentally revealed Simon Cowell's nickname... STD. *DMX's family is urging people NOT to donate to any GoFundMe accounts that claim to be for his funeral expenses. It's a scam. *Olivia Wilde has filed for a restraining order from a stalker who claims he's her boyfriend and Harry Styles is stealing all of the credit. After the news, we're going to transfer some of our cocoons into their butterfly habitat. We're going to have butterflies SO SOON! Then we play Prize Pond where one lucky Nightkitten will play LIVE for a prize. Then we wrap things up with 3 minutes of fish.Questions, concerns, comments, or curses for Nightcat? Shoot him a text or leave him a voicemail (601) 557-CAT1 (2281)Find the links to everything including the Patreon, Nightcat Radio, THE TRUE CRIME TOURS, the Nightcat Prize Club, and so much more on the Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/Jacksonwhitt---------------------------------------------------This show is produced and hosted by Jackson Carter. Based in Salt Lake City and represented by Urban Talent Management. For booking inquiries, visit https://bit.ly/3hbDyRA. Follow Jackson on Social Media: IG - https://www.instagram.com/jacksonwhitt/FB - https://www.facebook.com/jacksonwhitthostLinkdIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackson-whitt-carter/Follow Nightcat WIth Nightcat on Social Media: FB Group: https://bit.ly/3rBn7TNIG: https://www.instagram.com/nightcatshow/

Pro Football Network's Trey Wingo and Tony Pauline are back for this week's edition of Draft Insiders. In this episode, the two break down the impact of the Sam Darnold trade and how it changes things for both the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers. How does Sam Darnold compare to the Panthers' current QB Teddy Bridgewater? What should the New York Jets look to do with their other high picks in the 2021 NFL Draft?(Draft Insiders is presented by Zenni. Change your eyewear game by visiting Zenni.com where you can save up to 90% off retail for the same high-quality lenses and frames!)In other news, the NFL is looking at a plethora of potential rule changes heading into the 2021 season. Wingo and Pauline take a look at the proposed 4th-and-15 onside kick rule, as well as some potentially significant changes to the NFL's current overtime structure.Pivoting back to the NFL Draft, what are some positions that are currently flying under the radar? The guys break down this year's running back class, debating whether or not we will see any drafted in the first round. They also discuss some other positions like safety and defensive tackle. Finally, they take a look at the tight end landscape after Kyle Pitts, trying to find value in what looks to be a thin TE class in 2021.Last but not least, Tony Pauline provides us with his most recent news and rumors from around the draft process. Who are some of his most recent risers now that pro days have essentially come to an end? Also, which two players who were once heralded as top-12 selections could actually drop out of the first round altogether?

In today’s episode, Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite talk with two-time Grammy-Award winning composer Christopher Tin.  Learn how he got started in music and the story behind how he wrote the theme song for Civilization IV. Be sure to leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks so much for listening! To learn more about Christopher Tin, visit his website christophertin.com Subscribe to Christopher Tin’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLtA9_lHZUPRSJcFKmCxYUA Check out our YouTube channel: Remember to Share and Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdGhqK_DWpRIKS45ICqN3eQ ***Classroom and Homeschool Teachers***  Find our digital resource to help enhance your classroom HERE! 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Mr. Henry, Mr. Fite love hanging out with you. The Music Podcast for Kids! Hello and welcome to The Music Podcast for Kids we're your hosts Mr. Henry and Mr. Fite - Music educators extraordinaire! The Music Podcast for Kids is a fun and educational podcast where we learn and explore the best subject ever -  music!   And now, the music joke of the day. We love jokes, so if you have a joke, please visit our website themusicpodcastforkids.com to submit your joke. And guess what? It doesn't even have to be a music joke; it can be any joke. We will read and enjoy your joke on the podcast and also let everyone know who it came from and where you are in this great big wonderful music world.  Our joke of the day is: This joke comes from Ethan, a listener of the show. Why does a golfer wear two pairs of pants? In case he gets a hole in one. This joke comes from Zenni, a listener of the show. Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide.  Make sure to send in your jokes by visiting our website themusicpodcastforkids.com a link to the website can be found in the show notes.  Thank you so much for listening. We hope you are enjoying the show so far. Please subscribe to the podcast to receive the latest episodes and leave a review through iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Also get updates on what we are up to through Facebook and Instagram by finding us at Music Podcast for Kids. Links will be found in the show notes. On to the show! Just Chattin’: Christopher Tin is a two-time Grammy-winning composer of concert and media music. His music has been performed and premiered in many of the world's most prestigious venues: Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and the Hollywood Bowl. Mr. Tin’s music can be found in video games such as Civilization and films such as Lilo and Stitch 2 and X-Men United to name a few. He also has incredible classical crossover albums which we learn more about in this interview! Be sure to visit christophertin.com for more information.  We have a very special guest with us today on The Music Podcast for Kids! Christopher Tin, thanks for being on the show! Glad to be here.  Since we are a music podcast for kids, we always like to ask our special guests how they got started with music. Can you tell us how old you were when you got started? Did you take private lessons? And where your musical journey took you through your growing up years?  I started music when I was 5. My parents enrolled me in piano lessons, and you know that's kind of like what you did right? Put your kids into music school at that age. I really enjoyed it and I found that as I got older my curiosity with other instruments sort of expanded. So I started playing trumpet maybe in third grade or something like that.  I started playing guitar in high school and bass in high school, started singing in high school. And writing music. And all these other things in high school. And it just kind of blossomed form there. So from an early age I was exposed. So you've received many awards including two Grammy Awards which is amazing but I first would like to ask you about the Guinness Book of World Records award that you received. Could you tell us more about that? That was for winning the very first Grammy award for a piece of music written for a video game. That was my song Baba Yetu which was written for the game Civilization IV. It became kind of a hit. And when I re-released it at the opening track on my debut album it won a Grammy. And the album also won a Grammy so that's what my claim to fame is. Yeah cool. So speaking of that, an album you wrote called Calling All Dawns in 2011 that won the Grammy for the best classical crossover album. First of all can you educate us about what a crossover album is and then when you were creating the album were you specifically trying to have your music cross over to another genre? Well I was absolutely trying to make my music cross over to another genre. I mean that it is essentially what a crossover album is,  it's a piece of music that brings together two different genres of music. And in this case Calling All Dawns was an album that fused various World music traditions with sort of a classical sensibility. So it was just a crossover between you know non-western folk music and classical music, hence,  classical crossover. That's great. So alongside composing music, you’re a conductor, artistic director. I’d like to learn more about your conductor director role in two different scenarios. So first, responsibilities for like a live concert and what you would tackle within a recording session with studio musicians. Would you say those scenarios have a big difference as to like what a conductor would do or is it kind of the same thing? Yeah could you elaborate on that? Well the only real similarity they share is the mechanics of conducting. You know your baton technique, where the orchestra is placed around you. But beyond that they are very different tasks. When you're conducting a concert for one thing your rehearsal time is very limited. Everyone is watching you, you're giving feedback because you're, you know, you're the person in charge of the sound that is coming at you. And then you try to figure out the balance issues as best you can on the podium. But when you're in the recording studio it’s a completely different story because a lot of times everyone's wearing headphones you know they're trying to hear each other. Sometimes there's a click track sometimes there isn’t. Sometimes you have to record the orchestra separate from the choir and in fact usually you do. you record the orchestra separate from the soloist and the choir and other special ensembles. And frankly when you're in a recording studio with an orchestra around you can't really hear everything the same way the people in the control room can hear everything.  So a lot of times your main task in that recording session is just to get an inspired performance out of performers. But it's hard to really know if that was a good take or not because frankly I can't hear everything because the way everything is baffled off, like screened off right. That's when you rely on your producer who is sitting in the control room to help tell you whether that was a good take or not. That's cool. And does  that feel different too? I imagine when you're not responding to the having all of hearing all of the sounds do you have to kind of creative almost a pseudo inspiration to you know to to keep the emotions there throughout throughout the pieces when you're in the studio or do you have enough information to go for a measure as you're conducting to to keep it real and what was the feeling that you you want to get from it? I think your thoughts are on very different things. I mean when I'm in a recording studio I know there whatever is being performed is being captured for posterity and so my mind is actually less on trying to Inspire an emotional performance and more on listening to what's coming back at me as best I can. Right? And I'm trying to decide whether this is good or not.  Whereas in performance you know that whatever they play that's it you know what to do with it is done with your moving on. So you’re actually thinking ahead in the piece a little more in performance. You’re thinking about what  is coming up and I know that this is a tricky temple change and the harp really needs to stay with me. So I need to know to look at the harpist and and and you know get a good performance out of them. So in a way in live performance I'm a little less aware of what's actually going on. My mind is sort of thinking ahead and trying to steer the performance as best I can. So we’re always really interested in the process a composer takes when getting started and working through their own process.  We spoke with Eric Whitacre a while back, a choral composer and he was telling us that he draws sketches that eventually will be represented by the music he creates. So what kind of process do you have to get started as you're piecing your music together? I think I have the complete opposite process as Eric. I have never warmed to the draw a sketch of your piece and then sort of fill-in-the-blank later. I have more of a general sense we are going to end but start and then start writing from the beginning and move forward and try to end up there. I’m really more that person because that’s how we experience music. We experience music from the start to the end right? And so if I write the first 30 seconds of a piece of music I want to be able to sit back and reflect on how those 30 seconds make me feel before I tackle the next 30 seconds and calibrate those next 30 seconds accordingly. So I’m very much a start from the beginning and more forward sort of person. And when you’re doing that are you typically at the piano kind of coming up with an arrangement on the piano and then adding orchestration to it or just straight writing it down or how do you tackle that? In recent years I've started staying on the piano as long as I can and sketching things out and then tackling the orchestration. I think that comes from a bit of a position of self confidence and experience. Because I know that as I'm sketching things out on piano I already have a sense of what the orchestration is. I don’t really feel the need to go down and notate it. I'm not going to forget what the orchestration is going to be. I also like to stay unencumbered by minuscule decisions for as long as possible. Orchestration is one of these very bogged down with like how am I going to to bow this and like is this the right notation for this. I would much rather kind of sketch a  really sloppy piano sketch out from start to finish and then go in and refine it. And in the process of refining, actually ideas get revisited and revised and you know you throw out some ideas that maybe you sketched out on piano. relaxing idea that maybe you expand certain sections you know a way to have a second pass at your material having already had the benefit of sketching everything out. Going back and saying now that I know how I’m filling in the blanks, now that I know how the whole thing is going to be laid out, how can we adjust knowing that we’re going to do this later on. So that's sort of the way I like these days. So you’ve written many pieces of music for video games. First is writing for video games something that you were always interested in like as a kid growing up like I want to write for video games? I hear kids saying that all the time. Is that something that you were looking to do? No not at all. If you asked me as a kid what I wanted to do with my life it wasn’t that. I wouldn’t want to write music for video games, it’s totally to play video games. Truth be told the video game thing sort of stumbled across my desk randomly. I went to my college reunion and I bumped into my old roommate who was now a celebrated video game designer and then we connected and just  talked about his next video game. And that next video game turned out to be Civilization 4 which I wrote the song Baba Yetu for. That was the first piece of music I ever wrote for a video game actually. It was never a lifelong dream of mine.  I love it. I love writing for games and I love the industry. I think there’s really great talented, smart people in the business. But I like doing a lot of things musical. Like recording albums. I like you know scoring films. I like conducting my music. I like teaching. I like a lot of different things. It’s never been you know I want to be a video game designer. That’s just one component of the whole thing. The piece Baba Yetu recently celebrated its 15th year anniversary. And this piece also won a Grammy in 2011 which is incredible. And to give some context to the audience Baba Yetu was the theme song for a popular game released in 2005 called civilization 4.  You were just talking about that. Could you explain the characteristics of the piece and how it translated so well to that game civilization 4? The piece itself is a bit of a crossover piece like we talked about before. It's a fusion of African Gospel vocals, Orchestra, and big cinematic percussion. And these are actually three different areas of music that I have a lot of familiarity with. In college I directed an a cappella group that specialized in African and African-American music. And then I studied composition orchestration. You know the classical way right. And then I also played Japanese Taiko in college. The giant Japanese drums that you see. That was I played in an ensemble and I typically played the largest drum. It’s the o-daiko drum that you play sideways like this. So these are things I very much know about already. I was given the chance to sort of synthesize them all into one piece for this video game. Yeah that's kind of a sound of Baba Yetu this fusion. And why it works so well for Civilization, this particular video game. Civilization is a video game about founding a civilization from the earliest days to modernity, right. And sort of this world music but classical sweep of the piece just lends itself very well to this idea of fusing cultures across history. So you recently released an oratorio about the history of flight called To Shiver the Sky. And first can you educate the audience a little bit about an oratorio? So oratorio is a  large-scale work, uses of the orchestra and voices focusing on a particular theme but no costumes and production acting that kind of stuff. Can you tell us more about To Shiver the Sky? Well, yes like you mentioned oratorio. I call it an oratorio. Oratorios typically deal with sacred subjects. I like to bend definitions a little. So Handel's Messiah for example is the most well known oratorio. It is with soloists and choir and different vocal groups. And tells the story of Aviation from the earliest days from Leonardo da Vinci sketching in his notebooks about a flying machine all the way up through Jules Verne writing fantastical stories about exploring space. To Amelia Earhart and her solo flight across the Atlantic to Yuri Gagarin being the first man launched into outer space. And finally when John F. Kennedy in 1962 said we choose to go to the moon before the end of the decade. We’re going to put a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth. And in my mind that is one of the greatest achievements of mankind. The fact that we were able to pull together and say you know what we're going to do this crazy thing. We're going to put a man on the moon within 8 years and by the way we have no idea how we’re going to do this. The technology, the science had not been invented yet. We don’t know anything about this. But we’re going to do it. This is just an amazing sort of example of leadership and vision right. Beside that and the entire nation pulled together behind this visionary president and we made it happen. And it was an amazing story. And I think it's an amazing story to reflect on, especially in this world we live in now where we still have lost a bit of our confidence as a people to do the big difficult amazing things. It’s a nice reminder that you know what? We’re still those people and really do the great things. The piece is just great. I've been listening to it and just such a cool idea. I love the idea and I love how people can be educated and learn about all these different you know all these different examples of the progression of flight to of course getting to the moon so just think it's just fabulous. Well, thank you I appreciate that. So many of our listeners are kids. What advice our bit of wisdom would you share with our listeners as they explore music around them? My advice to young musicians is to stay curious about music and to foster that curiosity. And you know explore the world of music around you because as we all know there are so many different types of music genres, of music instruments that you can play, pieces that you can write, formats that you can write in. You can be a recording artist. You can write musical theater. You could score films, you could score video games, you can do anything right? It's an amazing playground in a world to live in. And the way you stay happy living in that world is to always foster this lifelong excitement about discovering and doing new things in music.  So I would say soak it all up you know like practice being a hungry musician and devouring all the music around you. You know, cultivate this curiosity. I think and that'll keep you engaged and excited about music for the rest of your life. That's great Christopher Tin, we want to thank you again for your great music and for taking time out to chat with us on the music podcast for kids and wish you all the best as you continue inspiring, entertaining and educating the music world. Thanks so much. Thank you for having me. 

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OUTSIDE THE BOARDS™ PODCASTEPISODE #4: Jared ZenniRECORDED: December 9th, 2020The Outside The Boards™ Podcast is excited to release Episode #4 of Season One of its newly created Podcast presented by Global Polo TV. Episode #2 features the talented American polo phenom and professional player, Mr. Jared Zenni. The Chicagoland native from Lake Bluff, Illinois and recent graduate of the University of Miami has become a rising star in world of professional polo.Introduced to polo at a young age, Jared would soon after realize his talent for the sport and motivation to become a better player. At the age of 14, he would achieve a 1-goal handicap and be invited to participate in the United States Polo Association's, Team USPA. A program designed to develop the talent of high rated American players by giving them the mentoring and resources to advance their talent and skills.At 5-Goals, Jared would lead his father's Daily Racing Forum Team to a 2018 U.S. Open Polo Championship win against the highly favored Valiente team. Jared would earn the Open's MVP for his exceptional discipline and skill on defense, and securing two goals for his team in the final match. That same year, Jared and his team qualified for the Hurlingham Open in England and the Argentine Open in Palermo.Today, Jared has risen to 6-Goals and his currently playing in Argentina with hopes playing in the Argentine Open. The sport of polo's biggest stage! He will be returning to Florida for USA's high goal season with team Daily Racing Form and Cessna polo teams.WELCOME TO OUTSIDE THE BOARDS™ PODCASTThe OTB™ Podcast was created with the goal of introducing listeners to people, places and stories and provide a unique behind the scenes perspective of the sport of polo that breaks all the common stereotypes. While discussing key issues affecting the sport today and the constructive sharing of ideas, insights, solutions and best case studies for the purpose of advancing polo globally. The Podcast will have honest conversations with polo industry leaders, enthusiasts and awe inspiring people who make this sport great and fun to be around.PRESENTED BY GLOBAL POLO TVSeason One of the OTB™ Podcast is presented by Global Polo TV, the world's premier destination for video on demand polo content has arrived. Now you can watch the nation's best live and archived tournament matches and compelling behind-the-scenes content from anywhere, at anytime, and on any digital device.Global Polo TV has over 9,000 subscribers, 200+ hours of live broadcasted games and over 500 hours of produced content from weekly shows to in-depth features.Sign up today, all on-demand polo games and content are free! Want to watch official USPA games live?  Then get your polo pass today by visiting www.globalpolo.com so as not to miss this year's high-goal season and the upcoming 2021 Gauntlet of Polo. Welcome to Global Polo TVABOUT OUTSIDE THE BOARDS™In 2012, Outside The Boards™ founders witnessed their first polo match and were stunned by the sport's beauty and brutality. Few sports, if any, have these combined qualities. The sport's grace, intensity and "war like" imagery creates a shock and awe viewing experience like non other. Combine this with sport's party-like atmosphere and lifestyle and you have a recipe for success.Today, the sport has yet to experience its full potential. The industry is fragmented, riddled with politics and in-experience. Outside The Boards™ was designed to change all that and bring clarity to the sport by introducing best practices, insights, trends, and consulting services to industry stakeholders and interested brands so that they can reach their marketing potential and better navigate the sport. To learn more or contact us visit us at www.outsidetheboards.com.

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This week Ada is joined by her little sister Zenni! Tune in as they discuss the firefighter that unfortunately killed himself due to alleged racism at his job, the debate about the greatest athlete alive, and listen to them find out gorilla glue lady successfully went through surgery in real-time. If you want to contribute to our debates please reach out at seasonedsessions@buzzfeed.com

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