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This is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesVSTE 2025 Recap and AI Prompt Presentation PithAdam recaps his experience at VSTE 2025 in Virginia Beach, discussing his presentation "Tools of the Storyteller" and also discussing his time at the rest of the conference. He also discusses his AI Presentation on using the PARTS acronym in prompt Engineering for teachers and students. PARTS stands for Persona, Aim, Recipient, Theme, and Structure.Tools of the Storyteller PresentationPARTS AI Prompting PresentationEmail Adam: thisisherepod@gmail.com or see the links below!See these links for more:This is Here? Twitter ProfileAdam's Tech Coach TwitterThis is Here B...
2025-12-1732 min
Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a TimeConservative Judaism in 10 MinutesBalancing tradition and change can be tricky—but that's the mission of Conservative Judaism. In Conservative Judaism in 10 Minutes, we'll explore how this movement emerged in the 19th century as a middle path between Reform's innovations and Orthodoxy's strict traditionalism. We'll look at how Conservative Judaism upholds halakha (Jewish law) as binding, while also allowing for historical study, flexibility, and adaptation to modern life. From egalitarian prayer services to innovations in Jewish education, it has been a driving force in shaping American Jewish identity. We'll talk about the creation of the Jewish Theological Seminary, the influence of thinkers like So...
2025-12-0410 minThis is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesVSTE Live 25 Preview, Share Fairs, Interview with our Argentinian Exchange Teacher!Hear our interview with Daniela Ortega, a visiting teacher to Lewis High School originally from Argentina. We discuss the differences between our countries' education system, how she connects with her students, and what it was like to share her knowledge with our staff during our fall Share Fair.Adam previews his VSTE 25 conference session called "Tools of the Storyteller," a session where attendees will try out different audio and video recording equipment to find what fits their school's needs and budget.We also discuss the recent Lewis Share Fair and why that's a powerful professional...
2025-12-0138 min
The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating ThingsEd Gein: Monster, Murderer, and the Real Story Behind Hollywood’s NightmaresA quiet Midwestern town uncovers horrors inside a farmhouse, revealing the man who would become Hollywood’s most disturbing inspiration.
This episode examines the real story of Ed Gein, from the murder of Bernice Worden to the macabre discoveries that exposed a life shaped by isolation, obsession, and violence. We trace how his crimes fuelled some of cinema’s darkest creations and why his legacy continues to haunt true crime and pop culture ahead of the new Ryan Murphy series.
Topics include
The murder of Bernice Worden
The discoveries inside Gein’s farmhouse
His psycho...
2025-09-301h 15
Hear Us OutAudible Magic, Tony Award Nominee Adam FisherWhat does it take to make a moment on stage feel real, haunting, or unforgettable; all through sound? This week on Hear Us Out, we sit down with Tony-nominated sound designer Adam Fisher to explore the often-invisible art of theatrical sound design. Learn about behind the scenes events on the set of Sunset Boulevard. From subtle shifts in atmosphere to explosive special effects, Adam shares the techniques behind his craft, the role of sound in storytelling, and how he approaches building a sonic world from the ground up. We dive into his creative process, his career journey...
2025-09-291h 02
The Jim Acosta ShowNorm Eisen on Breaking News that Democracy Defenders are Suing for Epstein Files plus Cliff Schechter and Adam KlasfeldThank you jill badonsky, Dianne Mize, Kristin Lehrer, Kevin McSpadden, Caro Henry, and many others for tuning into my live video with Adam Klasfeld, Norman Eisen, and Cliff Schecter! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe
2025-08-2655 minThis is Here? - Unique Educational Experiences2024-2025 End of the School Year Review!See the YouTube video podcast!Adam discusses the year in tech including VSTE, our school media organization, successes with multimedia projects, and more. He also looks ahead to 2025-2026 and what's new with AI in education and how use of recording equipment can help enhance instruction and keep some of the AI worries at bay.See these links for more:This is Here? Twitter ProfileAdam's Tech Coach TwitterThis is Here Bluesky!Adam's Bluesky!Lancer Media YouTube ChannelAdam's Podcast PresentationJoin VSTE - MembershipVSTE EventsISTE#ai #education #instructionalcoach #edtechIntro: "Loopster" Ke
2025-06-201h 00
The Trip Report ReportPoppers Part 2: For Those About to Pop ft. Adam ZmithWe salute you!! In this episode we sniff out some bozos with problematic poppers takes, cover a bit of poppers current affairs, and drumroll please… speak with out first ever guest on the pod, the Pop Boss himself, Adam Zmith! We get his take on everything from poppers' ambiguous legal status, to which Star Trek character has the best queer story line. Finally, we climax with a discussion of the Popperbator community and give you a zesty reenactment of what Poppers Trainer Videos are all about.If you’re fiending for some more, check out the Exte...
2025-06-041h 23This is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesAudio Adventures Ahoy! Part 1: Why's and How's of Student Created Audio in InstructionAudio Adventures Ahoy is based on Adam's VSTE presentation about using student created audio projects in instruction. Each part of focus on a different piece of audio gear and how teachers can use it with students.In this first part, Adam talks about why audio projects are a passion and how teachers can begin using them with students. Adam also talks about small USB Microphones that are great for classroom use as a step up from the onboard computer mics, specifically the Samson Go Mic.This series is also available...
2025-04-2247 minThis is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesIgniting Curiosity with Google VidsAdam and a few Lancer Media students went to "Face Time with the Pros," an event organized by the Capital Emmys chapter of NATAS and described the impact it had on them and what doors that experienced opened.He also discusses Google Vids, a new app within Google Workspace for Education. What are some of the benefits of Google Vids? What are some great applications with Google Vids? How do you get started? All these are addressed in this episode.Adam's Google Vids TutorialRomeo and Juliet Film Trailer project with teacher Chris Ingram.
2025-03-1422 min
18Forty PodcastListener Feedback with David BashevkinIn this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we hear questions, criticisms, complaints, thoughts, and feedback from our listener community. We respond to your comments about the direction of the podcast, the diversity of Jewish experience, and the increased centrality of Israel of our lives. In this episode we discuss:How has the 18Forty mission evolved in light of changes in the world and in Jewish life?Is there an opposite phenomenon to “gvir culture”?How should we discuss important issues that are contentious and divisive, such as the Haredi draft and the identity of the m...
2025-01-141h 24This is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesVSTE 2024 Recap: Set Sail for New Ideas!Adam recently attended VSTE 24 (Virginia Society for Technology in Education Conference 24) and presented on using audio in instruction. See the slides here. He describes some of the ideas he brought back with him and what the next steps are to share them with his staff.
Is Bluesky the next EdTech water cooler to share ideas? Some think so.
See these links for more:
This is Here? Twitter Profile
Adam's Tech Coach Twitter
This is Here Bluesky!
Adam's Bluesky!
Lancer Media YouTube Channel
Adam's Podcast Presentation
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2024-12-1932 minThis is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesHungry, Hungry, Hippos Eating Time Marbles, a UDL Conversation, and VSTE 24 PreviewHow is it already November? Adam discusses how fast time can go as a tech coach, and previews his upcoming VSTE Conference presentation on creating audio projects.
Also on this episode is a conversation with Tim Brown, School Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax High School on Universal Design for Learning and some points of entry for teachers looking to get started.
See these links for more:
This is Here? Twitter Profile
Adam's Tech Coach Twitter
Lancer Media YouTube Channel
Adam's Podcast Presentation
Join VSTE - Membership
VSTE Events
VSTE Online events
2024-12-0349 min
AI True CrimeHH Holmes: The Myth and the MurdersEpisode Notes
Larson, Erik. The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America. New York: Crown Publishers, 2003.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/9780385721124/the-devil-in-the-white-city-by-erik-larson/
Schechter, Harold. Depraved: The Shocking True Story of America’s First Serial Killer. New York: Pocket Books, 1994.
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Depraved/Harold-Schechter/9780671732165
Sifakis, Carl. The Encyclopedia of American Crime, Second Edition. New York: Facts on File, 2001.
https://www.ebooks.com/en-us/book/573067/the-encyclopedia-of-american-crime/carl-sifakis/
Mudgett, Jeff. Bloodstains. 2nd ed. Pacific Coast Creative Publishing, 2011.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13645366-b...
2024-10-0317 minThis is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesGoodbye 23-24, Hello 24-25!It's time to say goodbye to the 2023-2024 school year. Adam reflects on the past year and what may come when the 2024-2025 year begins in the fall.
AI, phones in schools, Universal Design for Learning are going to be major topics heading into the new school year and this episode addresses where each are and where each may be headed in the near future.
See these links for more:
This is Here? Twitter Profile
Adam's Tech Coach Twitter
Lancer Media YouTube Channel
Adam's Podcast Presentation
Join VSTE - Membership
VSTE Events
2024-06-2128 min
Ouch! Was that a Ghost?HH HolmesEP53- HH Holmes- The story of how Herman Mudgett managed to scam his way through life. citationsH. H. Holmes - WikipediaHow H.H. Holmes Became One of America's Worst Serial Killers (historicmysteries.com) American Ripper, HISTORY ChannelThe Holmes-Pitezel case; a history of the greatest crime of the century and of the search for the missing Pitezel children : Geyer, Frank P : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveLarson, Erik, "The Devil in the White City", Crown Publishers, 2003, 14 Horrifying Facts About H.H. Holmes And His Nightmarish Murder Castle | timaldermanSelzer, Adam (2017). HH Holmes: The True His...
2024-05-3020 min
Oknytt274. Henry Lee Lucas & Ottis Toole Del II - The Hand Of DeathI den andra och avslutande delen om den luffande mördarduon så dyker vi ner i den påstådda hemliga sekten Hand of Death, tar oss en titt på Henry och hans förhållande till den unga Becky samt mordet på Adam Walsh som kom att få den största kulturella impact'en någonsin.
Huvudsaklig information kommer från böckerna Hand of Death: The Henry Lee Lucas Story av Max Call baserat på intervjuer med Lucas. Samt Serial Killers A to Z av Harold Schechter och Serial Killer: the method and manners and monsters av Peter Vronsk...
2024-05-032h 16This is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesEdTech Leadership and VSTE with Margaret SislerMargaret Sisler, this episode's guest, has held many different roles in Fairfax County Public Schools - Classroom teacher, School Based Technology Specialist, Educational Specialist, and now Elementary Assistant Principal.
Margaret also is on the board of directors for the Virginia Society for Technology in Instruction or VSTE and helps plan their annual conference where I presented on podcasting.
We had a great conversation that covered what VSTE does, the benefits of presenting and attending its conference, and how her role in supporting technology integration has changed over time.
Adam also discussed presenting at...
2024-02-0659 minThis is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesPodcast Previewing Presenting Podcasts at VSTE!Recorded live at the Hotel Roanoke before the VSTE23 Conference I give a preview of my session on using podcasts in learning and what attendees can expect.
Adam's Podcast Presentation
This is Here? Twitter Profile
Adam's Tech Coach Twitter
Lancer Media YouTube Channel
Intro:Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-foreverLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
2023-12-0310 min
Seekers of UnityReligious Faith and Doubt with a Radical Mystic | Biti Roi
Join Biti Roi in a critical and meaningful exploration of religious faith and doubt as filtered through the mind of a radical mystic, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov and the luminous words of the Tikkunei Zohar.
Dr. Biti Roi is a Senior Fellow of the Kogod Research Center of Contemporary Jewish Thought. Biti holds a Ph.D from Bar Ilan University and is a lecturer in the Department of Jewish Thought at the Hebrew University and the Schechter Institute in Jerusalem, where she teaches kabbalah and Hasidism. She was a leader and participant in the first cohort of the Beit...
2023-11-091h 18This is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesMy Students Have More Listeners Than Me!My student group, Lancer Media, is starting their own podcasts and already have more listeners than I do!
This episode details how to set up student podcasts for success and what are ways to put a structure in place that let your student podcasts thrive.
Another topic is how to get started in using technology in your instruction. How to avoid frustration and bravely begin your EdTech journey!
Adam is presenting at the Virginia Society of Technology Education on December 3rd. See the session link here.
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2023-10-3129 min
Strong Songs"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears For FearsKirk kicks off Strong Songs Season 5 with Tears For Fears' 1985 hit "Everybody Wants to Rule The World." From classic synths and drum machines to surprisingly avante-garde guitar solos, this song's got a lot more going on than you might remember.Written by: Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, and Chris HughesProduced by: Chris HughesAlbum: Songs from the Big Chair (1985)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"Shout" and "Head Over Heels," both from Songs From the Big Chair, 1985"No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone Age from Songs...
2023-07-2847 min
Strong SongsAn Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi BocciaSpecial guest Luigi Boccia takes Kirk on a magical journey through the world of the opera tenor, from Caruso and Lauri Volpi to Di Stefano and Pavarotti.Featuring performances by Luciano Pavarotti, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Enrico Caruso, Franco Corelli, Giacomo Lauri Volpi, Jussi Björling, Sergei Lemeshev, and Jon Vickers.Find a Spotify playlist of Luigi's many Tenor examples here.--------------------JULY 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCatherine Warner – Damon White – Kaya Woodall – Dan Austin – Jay Swartz – Miriam Joy – Sean D. Winnie – Rush – Daniel Hannon-Barry – Ashley Hoag – Christopher Miller – Jamie White – Christopher McConnell – David Mascett...
2023-07-143h 38Strong Songs"You're The Voice" by John Farnham, Live in SydneyJohn Farnham's "You're The Voice" was a worldwide hit, and nowhere was it more popular than in the Aussie singer's homeland. A couple weeks ago, Kirk went onstage with the hosts of the Chat 10 Looks 3 podcast, Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb, to talk about the song, the singer, and so much more.This episode is excerpted from Chat 10 Looks 3 episode 214. It was recorded live at the Enmore Theater in Sydney, Australia on June 17, 2023.Performed by: John FarnhamWritten by: Chris Thompson, Maggie Ryder, Andy Qunta, & Keith ReidProduced by: Glenn Wheatley
2023-06-3046 minThis is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesEnd of Year Reflections With Instructional Technology Coach Marissa PettyThe end of the 2022-2023 school year is here and it's time to look back on what was achieved this year professionally as a Tech Coach. Adam is joined by Marissa Petty, Instructional Technology Coach at Key Middle School, the main feeder middle school for Lewis High School. They talk about collaboration ideas, expectation versus reality for life of a tech coach, finding satisfaction in a job that's very different than teaching, and planning meaningful instructional development for the coming year. Email Adam at thisisherepod@gmail.com.
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2023-06-2356 minStrong SongsThe Light and Dark of Music, with Lily E. HirschAuthor and musicologist Lily E. Hirsch joins Kirk to talk about the many different aspects of music she's explored in her books.REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:Lily Hirsch's many books, including A Jewish Orchestra in Nazi Germany: Musical Politics and the Berlin Jewish Culture League, Weird Al: Seriously, and Can't Stop the Grrrls: Confronting Sexist Labels in Music from Ariana Grande to Yoko OnoGustav Mahler - Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Gilbert Kaplan w/ th Vienna PhilharmonicOliver Sacks' book Musicophelia"Hot in Herre" by Nelly from Nellyville, 2002"Trash Day" by "Weird Al" Yankovic from Poodle Hat, 2003...
2023-05-261h 04This is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesPodcast Projects - Do's and Don'tsPodcasts are great projects for students to help deepen their knowledge of content, build communication and collaboration skills, and provide an outlet for their creativity. I've worked with a few teachers on creating podcast projects and have put together an intro on creating them and tips for being successful using podcasts as a tool. Hope you find this useful!
Special thanks to Special Education/English teacher Amber Muse for contributing to the podcast in a unique way!
New! Follow the show on Twitter: @thisisherepod
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2023-05-1132 minThis is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesCreating Opportunities with FACS Teacher Sherrie SoosWhat's it like to create opportunites for students in class? From shadowing NBC while recording in our school, having students create culinary masterpieces, to helping teachers get what they need helps generate amazing learning experiences for students and teachers alike.
In this episode I speak with Sherrie Soos, our wonderful Family and Consumer Sciences teacher about her teaching Gourmet Foods and serving as one of Lewis High School's Lead Mentors. While different, both of these roles utilize her wealth of teacher knowledge and skills with staff and students.
See the Lancer Media...
2023-03-0652 minStrong SongsFrom Bach to Miles Davis, with Emily ReeseKirk sits down with musician and podcaster Emily Reese to talk about the beauty of Bach's "Goldberg Variations," the distinct sound of Davis/Evans/Mulligan's "Birth of the Cool," the joys of the Knight Rider theme, and her podcast Level with Emily Reese, which focuses on the wide world of video game music. FEATURED/DISCUSSED:Emily's music podcast Level with Emily: https://www.levelwithemily.com"Singin' the Blues" feat. Frankie Trumbauer on C Melody Sax"Move," by Miles Davis and "Jeru," "Rocker," and "Venus de Milo" by Gerry Mulligan, arr Gil Evans from Birth of the C...
2023-02-171h 18
The Mary Trump ShowSOTU #NerdAvengersMary Trump is joined by #NerdAvengers Jen Taub, Wajahat Ali, Ally Sammarco, Adam Parkhomenko, Brian Karem, Kurt Bardella, Cliff Schechter, and Norm Ornstein to livestream President Biden’s SOTU. In their analysis, they discuss its surprising strength, and how it covered his successes and the issues that matter most– from healthcare, to consensus issues, defending democracy, and much more.
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Email: MARY@POLITICON.COM
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2023-02-082h 34Strong Songs"Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" by Kate BushHappy holidays! Here's a Patreon minisode Kirk published last summer about Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill." See you in 2023!ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES, 6/24/2022:The whole world is talking about Kate Bush's masterful 1985 song "Running Up That Hill," so Kirk figured he might as well talk about it, too. On this bonus Patreon episode, he takes a crack at re-creating the song's iconic sound and digs into some of the digital recording technology that Bush used to make it sound so distinct.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush from The K...
2022-12-3020 min
Strong SongsThe Music of Star Wars: AndorLook, sometimes a TV soundtrack is so good that you have no choice but to make a whole podcast episode about it.And so here we are, as Kirk takes a deep dive into Nicholas Britell's ever-evolving musical score for the new Disney+ show Star Wars: Andor.Listen to Britell's Andor Score (via Songwhip): Volume One | Volume Two | Volume ThreeREFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:Tracks from Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, composed by John WilliamsTracks from Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and...
2022-12-1657 min
The Finke TankThe Finke Tank 9: Ollie Schechter on Making MusicOn our 9th episode of The Finke Tank, we talk with the one-of-a-kind Ollie Schechter! Ollie is a talented musician and songwriter, performing with her band Seeds of Sun all over western Massachusetts. In this great discussion, we explore the many different roles than music can serve in one's life and the power of channeling emotions into sonic expression. Rock on and enjoy!
Follow Ollie's band Seeds of Sun on Instagram at @seedsofsunband
2022-12-041h 16
Strong SongsYear Four, In ReviewKirk takes a look back some of his many musical memories from Strong Songs, Year Four.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Blood and Thunder" by Mastodon from Leviathan, 2004"Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Cody Fry in 2021 and Zoot in 1970"Second Story" by Andrew Synowiec from Second Story, 2020Andrew Synowiec on Instagram"Just What I Needed" by Ric Ocasek and The Cars from The Cars, 1978"You Might Think" by Ocasek/The Cars from Heartbeat City, 1984Various compositions by Koji...
2022-11-1849 min
Strong SongsPink Floyd: The Dark Side of the MoonFor the 100th episode of Strong Songs, Kirk takes a deep dive into one of the most famous concept albums ever recorded. Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" is an instantly recognizable, widely discussed album, played and replayed to the point that it's easy to forget that it was made by a handful of young people with some instruments and a mixing desk. So buckle in for a whirlwind tour of the entire record, with pauses along the way to highlight some of the sounds, styles, and techniques that made The Dark Side of the M...
2022-11-041h 00
Strong Songs"The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" by "Weird Al" YankovicIt's time for a Strong Songs road trip, as Kirk unravels one of "Weird Al" Yankovic's most understated, grandiose songs. So come along, for a journey through long-form story songs, sea shanty refrains, synth feelings, and an unexpectedly grand finale. We'll stay until the security guards throw us out.Album: UHF: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff, 1989Listen/Buy via SongwhipAlso Featured/Discussed:"Spam," "Money For Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies," "Hot Rocks Polka," "Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters from a Planet Near Mars," and "UHF," all from UHF: OMPSAOS, 1989"Polka Your...
2022-10-2154 min
I Swear To Drunk I Am Not GodEP 1 PART 2 - THE MONSTER OF 63RD ST - H.H. HOLMESWelcome to Episode One, Part Two!We're following the madness of the Monster of 63rd St, H.H. Holmes.A Chicago local, H.H. Holmes, is considered America's First Serial KillerThe poison in this episode is the Bicycle Thief. Check out the quick recipe video on my TikTok - notoriousblp - if you're interested in drinking with me.Books:The Devil in the White City - Erik LarsonH.H. Holmes: The True Story of the White City Devil - Adam SeltzerDepraved...
2022-10-211h 42
The Mary Trump ShowThe Last January 6th Hearing? #NerdAvengers
The Mary Trump Show Live In Los Angeles 10/21/22 @ Dynasty Typewriter
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In a livestream of the J6 Committee’s finale, Mary Trump summons #NerdAvengers Kathy Griffin, George Hahn, Wajahat Ali, Cliff Schecter, Dahlia Lithwick, Brian Karem, Ally Sammarco, Jen Taub, Adam Parkhomenko, and Norm Ornstein to give their thoughts. Together, they lay out its influence on the midterms, how what we’ve learned can be used by the DOJ, the new information coming out, and what was ultimately accomplished.
‘Ask Mary Anything’
Email: MARY@POLITICON.COM
Thi...
2022-10-141h 22I Swear To Drunk I Am Not GodEP 1 PART 1 - THE MONSTER OF 63RD ST - H.H. HOLMESWelcome to Episode One!We're following the madness of the Monster of 63rd St, H.H. Holmes.A Chicago local, H.H. Holmes, is considered America's First Serial KillerThe poison in this episode is the Corpse Reviver. Check out the quick recipe video on my TikTok - notoriousblp - if you're interested in drinking with me.Books:The Devil in the White City - Erik LarsonH.H. Holmes: The True Story of the White City Devil - Adam SeltzerDepraved - Harold Schechter
2022-10-091h 22
Strong SongsSinging Drummers & Jazz FluteIt's time to answer more of your musical questions, with topics including singing drummers, Elvis Costello harmonies, how to find a music teacher, unusual odd-meter counting, similar-sounding songs, and Anchorman's jazz flute scene.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:“Heart Don’t Stand a Chance” by Anderson .Paak from Malibu, 2016“You & I” by Jamison Ross from Jamo, 2022"Take The TIme" by Josh Dion Band from Live!, 2006"Sunshine, I Can Fly" by Roul Midón live in NYC, 2013“Seventeen” by Lake Street Dive from Bad Self Portraits, 2014“Veronica” by Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney from Spike, 1989The Flute Scene From Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Bu...
2022-10-0759 minThis is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesCollaborating with English Teacher Chris IngramBack in the Spring of 2022 I worked with English Teacher Chris Ingram on his Romeo and Juliet Trailer project. Students were asked to create a trailer for Romeo and Juliet where students had to frame it around a chosen theme such as Individual v Society, The Inevitability of Fate, Revenge, Death, and others.
In this interview we discussed the project and what it's like for a classroom teacher to work with a tech coach to plan and carry it out. What were some great things about working together and what could be improved for next year?
2022-10-0351 min
Strong SongsStrong Grooves, Vol. 1 (feat. Russ Kleiner)Drummers like Clyde Stubblefield, Zigaboo Modeliste, and Bernard Purdie defined the sound of the bands they played with not because of their flashy chops, but because they knew how to lock down a groove. On this episode, Kirk goes deep into one groove apiece by each of those drummers - Stubblefield on James Brown's "Cold Sweat," Modeliste on The Meters' "Cissy Strut," and Purdie on Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady" - with help from special guest drummer Russ Kleiner.FEATURED/DISCUSSEDCold Sweat by James Brown and the Famous Flames, 1967"Cissy Strut" by The Meters from The...
2022-09-2359 min
Strong Songs"Jesus, Etc." by WilcoFew lyricists have Jeff Tweedy's ability to fluidly shift between plainspoken emotion and abstract imagery. The Wilco frontman has been writing beautiful, beguiling songs for more than three decades, and there is no way to pin down what any of them "means." There's only what they mean to you, right then, in the moment, as you listen to them. That's certainly true of "Jesus, Etc." one of many standout tracks off of Wilco's groundbreaking 2001 album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. On this episode, Kirk explores some of the writing and arrangement techniques that help make this song, and all o...
2022-09-0953 min
Strong SongsLofi Beats & The Circle of FifthsKirk answers a crop of new listener questions on topics ranging from Steve Perry's vocal technique, Art Garfunkel's guitarmonies, the Carolina Crown's viral brass section warmup, Ram Jam's chaotic riffs, and how to explain complex music theory concepts to non-musicians.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:“Elbow Grease” by Scott Pemberton from Timber Rock, 2015“A Song for You” by Leon Russell from Leon Russell, 1970"Scissors Cut" by Art Garfunkel from Scissors Cut, 1981“Carolina Crown’s Hornline Drops the Hammer in Houston”“Goodbye Yelow Brick Road” by Elton John and Bernie Taupin from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, 1973"Morning Moon" by Kanisan ft. Wishes and Drea...
2022-08-2655 min
Strong Songs"Help Me" by Joni MitchellThere are few singer-songwriters as inimitable as Joni Mitchell, with her swirling song forms, leaping melodies, and that magical voice, untethered by the laws of gravity. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into Joni's 1974 song "Help Me," a hummingbird of a tune hovering between commitment and flight, tumbling and falling past love and toward freedom.Written by: Joni MItchellAlbum: Court and Spark, 1974Listen/Buy via JoniMitchell.comAlso featured:“Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell from Ladies of the Canyon, 1970“A Case of You” and "California” by Joni from...
2022-08-1255 min
The Mary Trump ShowThe Raid with the #NerdAvengersMary Trump is joined by Danielle Moodie, Cliff Schechter, Wajahat Ali, Jen Taub, Brian Karem, Norm Ornstein, Adam Parkhomenko, George Hahn, and Kurt Bardella to look at the political implications of the raid at Mar-a-Lago. They also break down how it affects Donald’s future in governance, how to incorporate strong messaging into our arguments, and if the DOJ is finally stepping up going into the midterms.
‘Ask Mary Anything’
Email: MARY@POLITICON.COM
This Week’s Nerd Avengers included:
Adam Parkhomenko- @AdamParkhomenko
Brian Karem- @BrianKarem
Cliff Schecter- @CliffSchechter
Danielle Moodie- @DeeTwoCen...
2022-08-101h 19This is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesTurn it Up! Using audio in instruction.Continuing from the first episode this is a deeper dive into the different formats of student created audio that teachers can use in their instruction. From monologues, interviews, to podcasts each format has its benefits and uses in different content.
Also included are discussions of basic audio editing tools and equipment to get you started.
You can find Audacity here: https://www.audacityteam.org/download/.
For some examples of USB Mics see this B&H Photo/Video filtered search.
You can reach Adam on Twitter @Lancer_EdTech! Would love to hear...
2022-07-1828 min
Strong Songs"Silent All These Years" by Tori AmosTori Amos was one of the most distinctive songwriters of the 90s, and remains a powerful musical voice decades later. "Silent All These Years," one of many strong singles off of her 1992 solo debut, is a perfect encapsulation of so many of the things that make her music special.On this episode, Kirk takes a close look at this delicate, tenuously balanced song, from its floating opening piano line, to its expansive, time-warping bridge, to its hopeful conclusion. It's our turn now to stand where she stands; here, take hold of her hand.Written by...
2022-06-1751 min
Strong SongsThree to Tango, with Alex Krebs and Andrew OliverTango is more than just dance, and more than just music - it's a whole artistic genre. For some people, it's a way of life. One such person is Alex Krebs, a Portland-based tango instructor, Bandoneon player, and bandleader who has dedicated the past couple decades to spreading a love of tango around the world.On this episode, Alex and pianist Andrew Oliver take Kirk (and all of you) on a journey into the wide, enchanting world of tango.FEATURED/DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE:Alex's Portland Tango Studio, Tango BerretinSelections from Stumptandas by the...
2022-06-0357 min
Strong SongsStrong Solos, Vol. 1There's nothing like a good instrumental solo—that moment when a lone player stands in the spotlight and takes the helm, leading the band in an uncharted direction. On the first edition of Strong Solos, Kirk takes apart a few of his favorite solos, which a special focus on players who use motivic development, also known as theme and variations.SOLOS FEATURED:Eric Shenkman on "Two Princes" by Spin Doctors from Pocket Full of Kryptonite, 1991Sonny Rollins on "St. Thomas" from Saxophone Colossus, 1956Joe Morello on "Take Five" by Paul Desmond/The Dave Brubeck Quartet from Ti...
2022-05-2053 min
Strong Songs"Wichita Lineman" by Jimmy Webb & Glen CampbellI hear you singin' in the wire... I can hear you through the whine... and the Strong Songs podcast is talking about one of the best songs of all time.On this episode, Kirk takes on Jimmy Webb & Glen Campbell's ethereal workin' song "Wichita Lineman," an ode to the profound poetry within all of us. It's a song without a chorus or a bridge that still feels complete, thanks largely to the way it subtly climbs from the street, to the wire, and up into the heavens. Written by: Jimmy WebbProduced by: A...
2022-05-0653 min
InsideOut with Mike AlkireDriving change to accelerate innovationOn this episode of InsideOut, we chat with Adam Schechter, Chairman and CEO at Labcorp. We discuss the challenges of taking the helm of a large organization during a pandemic as well as Adam's outlook on innovation and his involvement with Water.org.
2022-04-2621 min
Strong SongsRobot Composers & Horror MusicEver wonder what makes some music sound scarier than other music? Same.Kirk answers listener questions about music in horror movies, Tune-Yards horn arrangements, funky drum sounds in Biggie and Paul Simon tunes, randomly generated music, and why musicians are their own worst critics. He also revisits the intro to Guns 'n Roses' "Welcome To The Jungle," and shares some listener emails about being a left-handed musician.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns ’n Roses from Appetite for Destruction, 1987“Redneck” by Lamb of God from Sacrament, 2006Melissa Cross demonstrating different types of screaming...
2022-04-2256 min
Strong SongsThe Music of The Legend of ZeldaFew video game series have a musical tradition as rich as The Legend of Zelda.From Zelda's Lullabye to Epona's Song to the Great Fairy Fountain and Dragon Roost Island, Kirk unravels some of his favorite Zelda music and explores how Nintendo's composers keep weaving them back together into beautiful new patterns.Written by: Main themes by Koji Kondo, with additional compositions by Kenta Nagata (Wind Waker), Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Hajime Wakai (Breath of the Wild)Featuring music from: The Legend of Zelda (1986), A Link to the Past (1991), Ocarina of Time (1998...
2022-04-0854 min
Strong SongsMario Kart & That 'Musical' SoundKirk answers questions about Guns 'n Roses, Mario Kart 64, phasers, and what makes a song sound like it's from a musical.DISCUSSED/REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:"Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns n’ Roses from Appetite for Destruction, 1987"Results Theme" from Mario Kart 64 by Kenta NagataA video kirk made in 2014 about the dynamic music of Mount Wario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8TBS75U1p8“Dig” by Incubus from Light Grenades, 2006“Waiting On A Miracle” feat Stephanie Beatriz, “What Else Can I Do?" feat Diane Guerrero, and "We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Lin-Manuel Miranda from Enc...
2022-03-2556 min
Strong Songs"Just What I Needed" by The CarsIt's not the perfume that you wear... it's not the ribbons in your hair.... I guess it's just the perfect blend of synths and electric guitars that you bring to every song.Yes, it's time for Strong Songs to tackle The Cars, and their 1978 pop-rock classic "Just What I Needed." But while that song encapsulates everything that made the brilliant Boston five-piece great, Kirk decided to use his Walkman to occasionally fast-forward to compare and contrast with a second Cars classic from 1984.Written by: Ric OcasekAlbums: The Cars, 1978 and Heartbeat City, 1984
2022-03-1152 minStrong SongsStory of a Session Guitarist, with Andrew SynowiecYou might not know Andrew Synowiec's name, but chances are you've heard his guitar playing. Heck, chances are you heard his guitar playing this week.Synowiec makes his living as an LA session guitarist, with a list of credits as long as the California coastline. Among those credits: you can hear him on the score for pretty much every recent Disney film (Frozen, CoCo, Zootopia), as well superhero flicks like Logan and Spider-Man: Far From Home, TV shows like The Simpsons and The Good Place, as well as on records with recording artists like The Who, HAIM...
2022-02-2553 min
Strong SongsStrong Covers, Vol. 2Three different artists! Three different covers! Of songs by one beloved band!On the second edition of "Strong Covers," we're digging into covers of three Beatles classics: Earth, Wind & Fire's maximalist remake of "Gotta Get You Into My Life," Ray Charles' saucy reimagining of "Eleanor Rigby," and Bobby McFerrin's delicate recitation of "Blackbird." Come for the English-accented rhyme schemes, stay for the impeccable voice leading.Covered (lol) on this episode:"Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as c...
2022-02-1155 min
This is Here? - Unique Educational ExperiencesUsing Audio in Teaching - The 4 "Cs"The first in a series on using audio in instruction. In this episode we delve into how audio blends with the "4 C's" of education. Coming up are episodes about audio format, project ideas, and a discussion of equipment!
Intro/Outro:
Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod
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2022-02-0210 min
Strong SongsFunky Drummers, Cheap Guitars & StingWhat do George Michael, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran, and the Powerpuff Girls have in common?The answer, as you'll learn on this episode, is a funk drumming legend named Clyde Stubblefield. We'll also talk about flipped drum beats, Sting's taste for syncopation, the differences between cheap and expensive musical instruments, how to tell a bridge from a prechorus, the power of a four-note motif, the unexpected places you can find songwriting inspiration, and Muse's subtle hat-tip to a George Michael classic.FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE:“Darling” by Real Estate from In Mind, 2017"Ghost Story" by S...
2022-01-2850 min
Strong Songs"Blood and Thunder" by MastodonWhite! Whale! Holy! Grail!Strong Songs kicks off year four by getting H-E-A-V-Y, with an analysis of Mastodon's "Blood and Thunder." Pass straight past the Mellow Meadows, through the Forests and the Foothills of Rock, and see if you can reach the summit of Hard Mountain. The view from up there is amazing.Written by: MastodonAlbum: Leviathan, 2004Listen/Buy on all platforms via SongwhipOUTRO SOLOIST: Kirk HamiltonKirk is the host of Strong Songs, and he's been having a lot of fun with the guitar...
2022-01-1442 min
Strong SongsYear Three, In ReviewKirk takes a look back at the many musical memories of Strong Songs Year Three.Year Three is over, and it's time to revisit the songs analyzed, the questions answered, and the interviewees interviewed. SCHEDULING NOTE: The show will be off for December, and will return for Year Four in January 2022. 2022! Feels weird to type that out.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Space Oddity" by David Bowie from David Bowie, 1969"Starman" by David Bowie from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, 1972"HIde and Seek" by Imogen Heap fr...
2021-11-1746 minStrong SongsSinging Like A Star, with Eric VetroWhat do Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, John Legend, and Katy Perry have in common? They all study with Eric Vetro, one of the most in-demand vocal coaches in the world.On this bonus episode, Kirk sits down with Vetro to talk about his fascinating job, how to build good habits for a strong voice, and the art and discipline (and diet!) of professional singing.CHECK OUT ERIC'S PODCAST!Eric has a fantastic new podcast called Backstage Pass with Eric Vetro, where he sits down with his superstar students to talk about their lives...
2021-11-1055 min
Strong SongsTalking Heads: Stop Making SenseWhat is this, a film podcast?? It's time for something a little different, as Kirk puts down his record player and climbs onstage for Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads' classic 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense. It's a tour through the first hour of the film, from "Heaven" to "Burning Down the House" to "Once in a Lifetime," with some quick stops along the way.Songs by: Talking Heads (David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison)Featuring: Steve Scales (Percussion), Lynn Mabry and Ednah Holt (Vocals), Alex Weir (Guitar/Vocals), and Bernie W...
2021-11-0359 min
HISTORY This WeekThe Haunting Case of H.H. HolmesOctober 28, 1895. It’s the first day of a murder trial in Philadelphia, and H.H. Holmes has been left to represent himself. His lawyers say they haven’t had time to prepare for his case, although they may just want to avoid defending the man some newspapers are already saying is “sure to grace a gallows.” Holmes has been accused of murdering his business associate, but rumors swirl that he may have killed dozens, even hundreds more. And even a century later, some still call him "America's first serial killer." But how did H.H. Holmes earn this reputation? And why...
2021-10-2531 min
Strong Songs"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" by Janet JacksonThey said it couldn't last, so we had to prove them wrong... by making an episode of Strong Songs all about Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis.It's time to go back to the late 80s, when New Jack Swing was all the rage and a budding superstar named Janet sat down with a pair of Minneapolis producers named Jimmy and Terry to produce some of the most groundbreaking pop music of the decade. This episode takes a look at "Love Will Never Do (Without You)," one of the most complex of their collaborations, and a t...
2021-10-0655 min
MOVIE MorningFree Guy - MOVIE REVIEWAfter over a year of many delays, 20th century studios' Free Guy, with Ryan Reynolds, has finally released. I know this is late but here is my spoiler-free review of Free Guy.
Free Guy:
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Written by: Matt Lieberman, Zak Penn
Produced by: Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Sarah Schechter, Greg Berlanti, Adam Kolbrenner
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Joe Keery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Taika Waititi
Synopsis: A bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, decides to become the hero of his own story…one he rewrites himself. No...
2021-10-0208 min
Strong Songs"September" by Earth, Wind & FireBa de ya! Say that you remember! Ba de ya! Dancing in September! Ba de yah! Musical analysiiiis!It's finally time for Strong Songs to take on one of the strongest bands of all, the great Earth, Wind & Fire. In honor of September 21, Kirk does a deep dive on EWF's timeless tribute to the end of summertime - those layered grooves, those funky bass parts, and those glossy, effortless vocals.Written by: Maurice White, Al McKay & Alee WillisProduced by: Maurice WhiteAlbum: The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire Vol. 1, 1978
2021-09-2155 min
Strong SongsClave, Chorus & "Careless Whisper"Well, look at that - it's a mailbag episode! Kirk answers your questions on Bo Diddley, Minecraft, The Supremes, chorus guitar, XTC, Parquet Courts, and the mystery of the "Careless Whisper" sax solo.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Wake Up” by XTC from The Big Express, 1984“Waterfall” and “Don’t Stop” by The Stone Roses from The Stone Roses, 1989“The Mind Electric” by Miracle Musical from Hawaii: Part II, 201“Minecraft” by C418, 2009The Minecraft episode of Twenty Thousand Hertz: https://www.20k.org/episodes/minecraft“Briony” by Dario Marianelli from Atonement, 2007“The Mayor” by Kirk Hamilton from The Exited Door, 2009“Bo Diddley” by Bo D...
2021-09-081h 01
Organized Chaos PodcastEpisode 11: Free Guy, What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?, Samurai Cop, House of the Rising Sun, Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer ReactionSend us a textWe discuss:Free Guy 6:45What If T'Challa was a Starlord 13:50Samurai Cop 32:15House of the Rising Sun 53:49Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Reaction 1:11:00Recorded August 26, 2021.Bobby Quarters:https://www.facebook.com/BobbyQuartersmediahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkz8zBMjwH9WfI7Ghd4iVIQJEMS Art Studio:https://www.etsy.com/shop/JEMSArtStudioAll third-party material used for parody and criticism under fair use. No copyright infringement intended.Podcast hosted by Robert Setlock, III & Bobby Quarters...
2021-08-271h 37
Strong Songs"Fingertips" by They Might Be GiantsKirk picks apart not one, not two, but twenty one micro-songs by the great They Might Be Giants.What's that blue thing doing here? Who's knocking on the wall? And for that matter, who's that standing out the window? It's time to answer those questions and many more, as Kirk delves into The Might Be Giants' singular collection of mini-songs, "Fingertips." It's a stylistic smorgasbord of sound, with everything from jazz to rock to lounge to... honestly, genre doesn't exist and "Fingertips" proves it. Each tiny song shines for its brief moment of life, and then lives...
2021-08-2559 min
Quem se Importa?Comentando Free Guy com Vigília NERDTudo que você precisa saber sobre o mais novo filme da 20th century.
SINOPSE: Um caixa de banco preso a uma entediante rotina tem sua vida virada de cabeça para baixo quando descobre que é um personagem em um jogo interativo. Agora ele precisa aceitar sua realidade e lidar com o fato de que é o único que pode salvar o mundo.
ANO: 2021
PAÍS: Estados Unidos
DURAÇÃO: 115 minutos min
DIREÇÃO: Shawn Levy
CLASSIFICAÇÃO INDICATIVA: 12 anos
LANÇAMENTO: 19 de agosto
Produzido por:
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2021-08-1933 min
Solo Nerd BirdMovie Monday: Free GuyMy review of Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer. Original theme music Neon Drive composed by Tim Roven on www.tabletopaudio.com. All rights reserved to Berlanti Productions, 21 Laps Entertainment, Maximum Effort, Lit Entertainment Group, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Sarah Schechter, Greg Berlanti, Adam Kolbrenner, the original promotional artist(s), and writer(s).
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2021-08-1604 min
The Bat-Jar PodcastFree GuyIf you put Ryan Reynolds, Fortnite, The Truman Show, Wreck-It-Ralph, and The LEGO Movie into a blender you will get the smoothie that is "Free Guy". Does this long delayed release continue the recent trend of good video game movies or does it feel like a hodge-podge of too many things? To avoid SPOILERS for "Free Guy" skip over 42:48- 1:00:50 of the episode. Music and audio from "Free Guy" is the property of Christophe Beck, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, Sarah Schechter, Greg Berlanti, Adam Kolbrenner, Berlanti Productions, 21 Laps Entertainment, Maximum Effort, Lit Entertainment Group, TSG Ent...
2021-08-161h 06
Strong Songs"Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" by Billy JoelA bottle of red... a bottle of white... whatever kind of mood you're in, we're talking Billy Joel tonight!Pull up a table and join Kirk for a long look into one of Joel's most enduring songs, the seven-and-a-half minute, five course musical meal that is "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant." The centerpiece on Joel's breakthrough 1977 album The Stranger, Italian Restaurant has got it all: schmaltzy sax, hard rock rhythms, love, heartbreak, and a pair of harmonized clarinets. Written by: Billy JoelProduced by: Phil RamoneAlbum: The Stranger (1977)L...
2021-08-1156 min
Strong SongsThe Music All Around Us, with Imogen HeapOn this episode, Kirk sits down for a conversation with composer, singer, and music technologist Imogen Heap.The two talk about the creative process, live performance in the pandemic age, the shifting relationship between artist and audience, the process of developing new music technology, several of Heap's ambitious musical projects, and of course, her song "Hide and Seek," which was the subject of an episode of Strong Songs earlier this year.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Imogen Heap's App, home of the "Heapsters": https://imogenheap.app/The Mi.Mu Gloves: https://mimugloves.com/“Promo” by Tim Exile live...
2021-07-141h 18Strong SongsStrong Covers, Vol. 1It's time for Strong Songs to talk about some Strong Covers! On this episode, Kirk tackles four famous covers, comparing each with the original while trying to suss out what makes a great cover in the first place. COVERED (HEYO):"Respect" by Otis Redding, as covered by Aretha Franklin in 1967"Satisfaction" by Jagger/Richards, as covered by Devo on Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, 1978"Mad World" by Roland Orzabal/Tears for Fears, as covered by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules for Donnie Darko, 2001"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen, as covered by Jeff Buckley on...
2021-06-301h 00
Strong SongsSka Horns & Madonna MelodiesMailbag time! We've got listener questions about Madonna earworms, National piano parts, Breath of the Wild music, online vocal teachers, the French horn, The Lemon Twigs, and much more. REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Mira, Royal Detective Theme” by Matthew Tishler and Jeannie Luriem 2020“Open Your Heart” by Madonna from True Blue, 1986“Fake Empire” by The National from Boxer, 2007“Wind Waker Theme” by Koji Kondo from The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, 2002“The Legend of Zelda Theme” by Koji Kondo from The Legend of Zelda, 1986Ambient audio from Breath of the Wild, soundtrack by Yasuaki Iwata, Hajime Wakai, Manaka KataokaSteve Park per...
2021-06-1655 min
Here for Good.Adam Schechter on "Showing Up For Your Community"As a leading global life sciences company, LabCorp has always been about improving lives. Which is just one of the reasons why Adam Schechter – chairman, president, and CEO – is a perfect fit for the company. As the leader of an organization spanning over 100 countries with more than 65,000 employees, Adam firmly believes in leaving the world a better place than how he found it. In this episode of Here for Good, host Dennis Pullin, FACHE, president and CEO of Virtua Health, sits down with Adam to reflect on leadership in today's evolving environment. From the importance of showing up and cari...
2021-06-0332 min
Strong Songs"You've Got a Friend" by Carole KingWinter, spring, summer, or fall... all you have to do is call, and Strong Songs will be there with an in-depth analysis of one of the most influential songwriters of the 20th century.This episode takes a deep dive into Carole King's ever enduring, much-covered tribute to friendship, "You've Got a Friend." What starts in Laurel Canyon in the early 70s spread outward to the world, thanks to King's revolutionary 1971 album Tapestry. 50 years later, those songs are still with us, and "You've Got a Friend" remains one of the most meaningful tributes to simple, platonic love.
2021-06-0259 min
Strong Songs"New Born" and "Micro Cuts" by MuseLink it to the world, link it to yourself, link it to your podcast app, because it's time to talk about Muse.Kirk takes a deep dive into not one but two songs off of Muse's seminal 2001 album Origin of Symmetry: "New Born," which kicks the album off with a strong pop-rock approach, and "Micro Cuts," a mid-album high point that shows off their more eclectic influences. It's time for some contrapuntal harmony mixed with some good old fashioned blues riffs, and a lot of guitar fuzz on top.Written by: Matthew Bellamy...
2021-05-1956 min
Strong SongsStrung Beats, Jazz Battles & The Notes You Don't PlayThe Strong Songs mailbag has gotten pretty overstuffed lately, so Kirk decided to take another crack at it. That means it's time for more of your musical questions!On this episode, we bounce around between the best songs for performing CPR, country music multiphonics, Noname's strung beats, the slide saxophone, Stevie Nicks guitar tones, Roxanne syncopation, how to find a voice teacher, whether competition is good for music, and what it means when people say jazz is about "the notes you don't play."REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Stayin Alive” by the Bee Gees from the Saturday Nigh...
2021-05-051h 01
Axios Re:CapLabCorp CEO on COVID-19 testing, and where it goes from hereAmerica is in the grips of the worst COVID-19 outbreak since the pandemic began, in terms of infections, hospitalizations and deaths. That means testing is now more important than ever before, and will continue to be a key public health tool even after vaccinations begin. Dan digs into the past, present and future of COVID-19 testing with Adam Schechter, CEO of LabCorp., one of the country's two largest testing companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-12-1116 minThe Bat-Jar PodcastVideo Game MoviesFor more information regarding COVID-19 and available health services in Canada, call 1-833-784-4397 or visit canada.ca/coronavirus. Special thanks to Zencastr who made it possible for us to record this episode while practicing physical distancing in separate locations. Special guests Ben The Movie Buff and Michael Andrew join us this week to tackle the tricky subject of movies adapted from video games. Super Mario Bros. Warcraft. Resident Evil. Angry Birds. Why have so many movies based on video games turned out so badly? Is it simply impossible to adapt immersive, in...
2020-10-191h 02
Face the Nation with Margaret BrennanFace the Nation on the Radio 10/4
President Trump tests positive for COVID-19. We'll have a new CBS News Battleground Tracker Poll AND talk to voters about how the most recent news will impact the election. Plus interviews with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, LabCorps. CEO Adam Schechter, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, and National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien and more on this week's "Face the Nation."
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2020-10-0454 min
Face the Nation on the RadioFace the Nation on the Radio 10/4President Trump tests positive for COVID-19. We'll have a new CBS News Battleground Tracker Poll AND talk to voters about how the most recent news will impact the election. Plus interviews with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, LabCorps. CEO Adam Schechter, former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, and National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien and more on this week's "Face the Nation." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2020-10-0447 min
Strong Songs"Wedding Song" from HadestownWho's gonna lay the wedding table? Who's gonna make the wedding bed? And what about the rings? Funny you should ask.On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into "Wedding Song," one of the signature numbers from Anaïs Mitchell's 2019 musical Hadestown. It's time for some conversational song form, a bunch of key changes, a touch of Jeff Buckley falsetto, and just a biiiiiit of trombone. Turn off your snares, and let's do this.Written by: Anaïs Mitchell, w/ arranging by Michael ChorneyDirected by: Rachel ChavkinPerformed by: Ev...
2020-08-1958 min
Strong SongsMuppet Whistles, Throat Singing & Steely DanMailbag! Episode!We've got questions about Tuvan throat singing (how does it work??), the Unsolved Mysteries theme (why is it so creepy??), the intro to Don McLean's "American "Pie" (how do they count it??), Steely Dan (why do some people hate them??), Andrew Bird's whistling solo from 2011's The Muppets (how did he do that??), Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" (what key is it in??), and more.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Unsolved Mysteries Theme” composed by Gary Malkin and Michael Boyd“Halloween Theme” by John Carpenter“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd from Second Helping, 1973“Yuve Yuve Yu” by Th...
2020-08-0559 min
Strong Songs"No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone AgeIt's time for a journey of the mind, as Kirk picks apart one of the best hard rock tunes of the early 2000s.Queens of the Stone Age's "Songs for the Deaf" includes enough bangers that it was tough to pick a single song to focus on, but in the end, "No One Knows" won the day with its combination of grit, groove, and focus. On this episode, Kirk dives deep into the tune's tightly wound, surprisingly swinging arrangement, with special focus on Dave Grohl's meticulous drumming.Artist: Queens of the Stone Age...
2020-07-2255 min
Strong Songs"World 1-1" from Super Mario Bros.Classic video game consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System didn't just play games; they also played music. Their onboard synthesizers put strict limits on what kinds of music game composers could write, but from those limits came a cornucopia of musical themes that remain iconic even today.On this episode, Kirk peels back the layers of Koji Kondo's "World 1-1" music from the first Super Mario Bros., revealing a perfectly polished musical gem.Level: World 1-1Game: Super Mario Bros. (1985)Written by: Koji KondoALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:The L...
2020-07-0859 minStrong Songs"Satisfied" from Hamilton (Updated!)A toast to the groom! To the bride! To knowing you'll always regret the sacrifice you made for your sister!In this updated 2019 episode, Kirk takes a dive into Lin-Manuel Miranda's epic Broadway musical Hamilton, focusing on Renée Elise Goldsberry's first act showstopper, "Satisfied."Regret tinges an otherwise joyous day as Angelica Schuyler remembers the night she met Alexander Hamilton, fell in love with him, and quickly realized they could never be together. It's a heady mix of complex rhyme schemes, powerhouse vocals, and musical character motifs so densely interwoven that it's hard to k...
2020-07-0149 min
Strong Songs"Kiss" by PrinceYou don't have to be beautiful, rich, OR cool to appreciate Prince - you just need a little extra time, a pair of ears, and a pulse.It's finally time to talk about the Purple One on Strong Songs, specifically his 1986 chart-topper "Kiss." How did a song that was originally written for a standard band become so stripped-down and distinct? Why do those vocal and guitar parts work so well? And who was responsible for some of the sounds and styles Prince was channeling when he recorded it?All that and more, on this episode.
2020-06-2456 min
Strong SongsTricky Counting, Straight Saxes & Transposing HornsOn this Strong Songs mailbag episode, Kirk answers your most pressing questions on subjects ranging from horn transposition, to why audiences have a hard time clapping on 2 and 4, to what the heck that sound is on the bridge to "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic."REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Thunderstruck” by AC/DC from The Razors Edge, 1990“Roll” by Fatai from Undone - EP, 2015“Take My Breath Away” by Berlin from Count Three & Pray, 1986“We Will Rock You” by Queen from News Of The World, 1977‘Every Time We Say Goodbye” by Cole Porter, sung by Ella Fitzgerald“Horsepower” by Justice...
2020-06-101h 00
Beyond The BubbleBONUS: “Sometimes a chip on your shoulder in a race like this means a hell of a lot.”On this special episode, McClatchy national political correspondent Alex Roarty and McClatchy national political editor Adam Wollner break down the surprising results out of Nevada. Then, Roarty and Maayan Schechter, politics and government reporter for The State newspaper, talk with South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Trav Robertson following his party's big First in the South Dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-2521 min
Beyond The BubbleBONUS: “Sometimes a chip on your shoulder in a race like this means a hell of a lot.”On this special episode, McClatchy national political correspondent Alex Roarty and McClatchy national political editor Adam Wollner break down the surprising results out of Nevada. Then, Roarty and Maayan Schechter, politics and government reporter for The State newspaper, talk with South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Trav Robertson following his party's big First in the South Dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-2520 minStrong SongsRhythm + Harmony = MusicKirk breaks down the two most fundamental aspects of music: rhythm and harmony. There's the Y-axis, harmony, which tells us which frequencies we're hearing in which combinations. And there's the X-axis, rhythm, which tells us how those frequencies are playing out over time. Much like most music, it's a mix of math and magic that takes many moons to master.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, performed by Whitney Houston"Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971The Pentatonix cover of "Havana" from Top Pop, Vol. 1"Stayin' Alive" by...
2020-01-2954 minStrong Songs"Lovefool" by The CardigansYou don't have to cry, pray, or beg - Kirk is happy to break down one of the 90s' most iconic pop hits without any further encouragement.Yes, it's time to take apart The Cardigans' 1996 hit "Lovefool," a song that sounds one way when it's that Romeo + Juliet song that's on the radio all the time, and another way when it's the centerpiece of First Band on the Moon. Kirk zooms out a bit more than usual to place this song in the context of its (fantastic) corresponding album, and to hopefully help everyone better appreciate the...
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