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Wild Geese28. for those who need a gateway to radical imaginationReading is the powerful tool we have to unlock our imaginations. And right now, I believe it's time to use our imaginations to see a new world. Maybe one that's not dominated by "obsessive technologies," as Ursula K Le Guin so aptly put. Resources Mentioned: - American Library Association- Full Speech: Ursula K. Le Guin’s Passionate Defense of Art over Profits - Celine Nguyen's "No One Told Me About Proust"- Carl Hendrick's Ultra-Processed Minds: The End of Deep Reading and What It Costs Us2025-06-1023 min
The Murder Tape Khronicles | True Crime Secrets UnveiledThe Unfolding Story of Jack and the Shocking Arrest of HuongWhen truth is buried beneath red tape, only the bold dare to dig.The Unfolding Story of Jack and the Shocking Arrest of Huong is a gripping, six-part true crime thriller that pulls you into the shadows of global financial corruption. Jack Nguyen, a rising tech entrepreneur, seemed untouchable—until his mysterious investor, Huong, vanished right before a stunning arrest that sent shockwaves through the world of high finance.Told from the emotionally raw, first-person perspective of veteran investigator Adrienne Cole, this investigative journalism series unravels a tangled web of offshore accounts, coded communications, corporate scandals, an...2025-05-2030 min
The Freedom Blueprint31: She Quit Science to Build a Real Estate Empire – Giang Nguyen’s Bold Move!Ever felt trapped in your 9-to-5, wondering if financial freedom is possible?
I sat down with multifamily real estate investor Giang Nguyen, who went from working as a scientist to building a thriving real estate portfolio—replacing her income in just six months! In this episode of The Freedom Blueprint, Giang shares her journey from buying her first foreclosure with no experience to mastering multifamily investing and leaving her W2 behind.
We discuss:
✅ The exact strategy that helped her scale fast✅ How she avoided common real estate mistakes✅ The power of laser fo...2025-04-0332 min
Unofficial Book Club PodcastIt is None of My Business if You Hate My Book with Emma C. WellsIn this episode author Emma C. Wells joins me again to discuss her relationship to reading and all of her favorite books!
Books Discussed in this Episode:
This Girl’s a Killer by Emma C. Wells
You'd Look Better as a Ghost by Joanna Wallace
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson
And There He Kept Her by Joshua Moehling
The Martian by Andy Weir
Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Circe by Madeline Miller
Practi...2025-02-131h 01
The Seed FieldTwo Writers Discuss Democracy, War, and IdentityHow do we make art in times of oppression? Do artists have a responsibility to explore questions of democracy, censorship, and human rights? In this conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Viet Thanh Nguyen talks with poet and Antioch faculty member Cathy Linh Che about their experiences of democracy as Vietnamese American immigrant writers whose work engages vistas of American democracy amidst the legacy and representations of the Vietnam War. Listen to this edited version of their live conversation in the Antioch Works for Democracy speaker series to hear their ideas about immigrant identities, the after-effects of war, and the role...2024-10-0936 min
Among the Stars and Bones"Victor"Episode Notes
SYNOPSIS
Both Ben and Celia speak to Victor Hollister after Kathy uncovers evidence raising questions about his involvement in what is transpiring. Ben seeks answers to the past while Celia seeks the story of what happened to Nabonidus all that time they were out in the frozen wilderness.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Loss of Bodily Autonomy - Much of the episode makes reference to the people who do not have control over their bodies and are controlled by unknown external means. In three scenes they are actually present and describing events...2024-04-2450 minAmong the Stars and Bones"Everything Goes Somewhere"Episode Notes
SYNOPSIS
A return...
CONTENT WARNINGS
Loss of Bodily Autonomy - Two scenes in which a group of people are controlled and moved against their will by unknown means (4:54 - 10:40) & (18:31 - 24:45)
Strangulation - Depiction of a moment when a character attempts to strangle another (6:01 - 6:15)
Riot Police/Gun Violence/Tasering - A scene in which less-lethal weapons are deployed against civilians in a situation akin to riot police engaging with protestors (20:28 - 24:45)
Delusional State/Sedatives/Medical Restraints - A scene with a character in...2024-04-1056 minAmong the Stars and Bones"All Whispers Cease"Episode Notes
SYNOPSIS
The team heads beyond the antechamber door and become increasingly frustrated with the contradictory evidence on where the Nabonidus crew might be. Meanwhile Celia and Kathy ponder the puzzle presented by Johann Mueller, with Kathy digging up a recording from his personal files that changes everything.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Delusional State/Panic Attack/Use of Restraints/Medical Sedation - A character experiencing a break from reality becomes agitated due to the handcuffs placed upon him and is sedated to prevent injury (12:12 - 14:01)
Loss of Bodily Autonomy...2024-03-2742 minAmong the Stars and Bones"Technically Circumstantial"Episode Notes
SYNOPSIS
The crew begins to piece together the story of the last four days before the Nabonidus crew went missing. Kathy notes strange behaviour in some of the recordings and finds evidence of what lies beyond the antechamber door. Meanwhile, Captain Francis plays a hunch that might result in their biggest lead yet.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Vehicular Accident/Panic Attack - Description of a vehicular accident and a related claustrophobia-based panic attack (6:13 - 7:12)
Loss of Bodily Autonomy - Two short scenes involving characters being unable to control their...2024-03-1349 minAmong the Stars and BonesSeason 2 TrailerEpisode Notes
The members of the Herodotus Task Force have an unexpected new assignment...
This trailer features the voices of:
Jordan Cobb @inkphemeral
Julia Eve @juliaeve_voice
Chris Magilton @chrismagilton
Shakira Searle
Oliver Smith @OliverSmithVAVO
Karim Kronfli @BullshotUK
Brandon Nguyen @MisplacedTextVA
Whitney Johnson @EditrixW
Jerron Bacat @JerronBacat
Maia Harlap @maia_harlap
Rebecca Owen @rowen_vo
Emma Sherr-Ziarko @TheGreatDilemma
Devin Madson @DevinMadson
Theme music by Oliver Morris @oliverrmorris2024-01-2402 minAmong the Stars and BonesNew Years Prequel Act 2Episode Notes
SYNOPSIS
As the night progresses, things get intense at the poker table with mind games aplenty. Meanwhile at the main party the nights of the rest of the team are about to overlap and entwine in surprising ways...
CONTENT WARNING
Alcohol Consumption - Alcohol is present at various points in the episode. Prominent moments involve a drinking game (13:30 - 13:45) and some characters drinking a toast (36:19 - 40:04)
Gambling/Poker - 3 scenes revolve around a poker game (7:45 - 12:10 plus 20:45 - 25:25 and 28:38 - 34:20)
Crunching/Chewing noises - Three...2024-01-1059 minAmong the Stars and BonesNew Years Prequel Act 1Episode Notes
SYNOPSIS
One week before deployment on Tefen, the Herodotus Task Force ring in the New Year while aboard the starship delivering them to their Season 1 fates. Over the course of the two acts you will witness dancing, singing, drinking and gambling, but you will also be privy to a number of intimate personal moments and conversations that will reveal more of the inner lives of the characters you've come to love and hate (and some you haven't even met yet). What are Kathy and Harry up to? Can Adrienne and Celia keep the...2024-01-0352 min
Future FutureDesigning for the PlanetPlanet Earth is beautiful, but she's suffering. We're polluting ecosystems. Displacing people because of climate change. And we're seeing species disappearing every day at alarming rates. This needs to stop. In this episode of Future Future, hosts Phnam and Mardis Bagley cover the myths and misconceptions around the word, "sustainability," and instead advocate for regeneration. Then, they'll share how good design can influence major positive change.This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design....2023-06-2207 minFuture FutureFuture of HumansIt is estimated that by 2058 the Earth will have 10 billion people on it. How will those humans survive and thrive? This latest episode of Future Future, starring futurists Mardis Bagley and Phnam Bagley, talks about what behaviors, activities, and technologies keep people healthy today, and what transformative technologies scientists and technologists are developing to turn us into superhumans in the near future. This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in San Francisco, USA. To learn more about what we do, visit us at www.nonfiction.design.Credits:2023-04-1309 minFuture FutureThriving HumansLife today can often feel daunting. How can we find balance? One way is to identify our life's purpose and trigger a cycle of abundance.In this episode of Future Future, hosts Mardis Bagley and Phnam Bagley emphasize the importance of abundance and resilience mindsets. They explain that these mindsets help individuals thrive, and how they in turn enable collective societies to thrive. Practices like ikigai and using transformative technologies can help people get there. Learn more by watching this latest episode.This podcast is brought to you by Nonfiction, a design firm based in...2023-03-2706 minFuture FutureDesign for DisabilityMost people might think design for disability equals medical devices that do the job. But it's so much more than that. Today's great innovators are thinking differently about who to design for, and what they actually need: dignity, taste, look, motivation, even pride. Designing for disability is a process that involves human-centered design research, material science, machine learning and AI, and so much more. And it actually benefits all of us. Find out what we mean in this latest episode of Future Future with hosts Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagley.This podcast is brought to...2023-03-0208 min
Rise and RouseHonoring Change Across Space and Time with Bao NguyenWelcome to Rise and Rouse!
What is it that makes a community whole? What draws us to each other, or pushes us away?
It’s these questions that lead us to build deep, authentic relationships with place and people. Approaching those questions can be challenging, but it is possible.
This week you’ll hear from Bao Nguyen, owner of Phin in Seattle, WA. Bao describes how he drew on his experience as a Vietnamese immigrant, student, and social justice advocate to conceptualize Phin. You’ll hear about what it means to engage in heart...2023-02-2249 min
IDEAS IN ACTION | USC's Podcast SeriesEat, Lead, Love: Celebrating BIPOC Communities through Food, Art, and ActivismAs we work to create a more equitable world, marginalized and underrepresented communities must be able to tell their own stories. Learn and find inspiration from BIPOC authors whose books uplift, celebrate, and amplify their communities through art, cooking, journalism, history, storytelling, and more. Panelists Jamal Jordan is a multimedia documentarian, professor, and Civic Media Fellow at the USC Annenberg Innovation Lab. Last year, he published his first book, Queer Love in Color, a collection of portraits and stories of love between people of color. He teaches multimedia storytelling at Stanford University and publishes work...2023-02-1352 minFuture FutureAir, Water, & FoodWe need air, water, and food to survive. Unfortunately, the 7+ billion people on this planet today don't have access to these essentials. In this episode, hosts Phnam and Mardis Bagley share how good design, how good science, and how good technology working together can help us create of a future where we can all breathe, eat, and drink water safely. They talk about how humans have survived in the past, what we're seeing in the present, and how near-future innovations are going to transform how we live on Earth and beyond. This podcast is brought...2023-02-0307 minFuture FutureDesign for ImpactDesign is powerful. But if you're not designing to positively impact humans and the environment, then you shouldn't be designing.At Nonfiction, we think about systems around the product that we design. Where do the materials come from? How are they being transformed? How do they impact the lives of the people they're designed for? What happens after you throw them away?Season two of Future Future is here, and in this episode you'll hear hosts Mardis and Phnam Bagley talk about how Nonfiction is working to design a world where people and ecosystems thrive. 2023-02-0308 minFuture FutureDesign for HumanityPre-historic humans designed the sewing needle to survive the elements, and started planting crops to feed their growing tribes. Today, we have customized transformative technology to help us perform better, like the Oura Ring and Fitbit. And soon, we'll have AI and machine learning powered technology to help us become even healthier and happier. In this episode of Future Future, hosts Phnam and Mardis Bagley talk about the past, present, and future of designing for humanity. They'll share how Nonfiction is working to solve problems having to do with longevity, health, wellness, comfort, and equality, and how...2023-02-0308 min
Easier With A FriendThe Ultimate Best Friend DuosOprah and Gayle you've heard of, but what about Adrienne and Lana. Join us as we name some of our favorite real-life Best Friend duos, and see what we can learn from them to achieve our own #friendshipgoalsWhat is the most interesting conversation you had with a friend? You know the kind where, even after several days, you still find yourself thinking about it? Easier with a Friend is a talk show where each episode is a snack-sized story of two friends’ adventures and musings. Spend 20 minutes of your Fridays hanging out with us to...2022-11-1126 min
Freedom Now! TravelEpisode 20 - Antonio's Review (Season 1)It's been an amazing journey all over the world with the guests we chatted with for Season 1. We've hiked all over North Carolina's state parks to RVed across the USA 4 times, even hitchhiked in Ireland for 6 months. We had family trips -- it seems quite a few trips to Italy -- and adventures in serendipity. We've chatted about serendipity superpowers -- who do you tend to meet or what types of events tend to happen when you're travelling? People loved hearing about couple's travel and especially from our guests John and Ocea Meddling with their adventures. We lived in Hon...2022-06-0616 minFuture FutureWhat We Do at Nonfiction"What exactly does Nonfiction do?" is a question we hear often. We merge science, technology, business, art, and design to create solutions that put our clients at the forefront of their industries, from healthcare to aerospace to consumer electronics and more.Why? We believe that science validates magic. That technology creates possibilities. That business should meet people's needs. That art triggers emotion. That design enables connections. And because we are committed to transforming lives for the better, each of our clients must satisfy at least one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.Learn more a...2022-01-2708 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 336Comic Reviews: DC Batman/Catwoman Special by John Paul Leon, Tom King, Bernard Chang, Shawn Crystal, Mitch Gerads, Dave Stewart, Walt Simonson, Ram V Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace by Garth Ennis, Garry Brown, Lee Loughridge Superman and Robin Special by Peter Tomasi, Viktor Bogdanovic, Scott Hanna, Daniel Henriques, Matt Santorelli, Ivan Plascencia, Matt Herms Mister Miracle: The Great Escape GN by Varian Johnson, Daniel Isles Teen Titans Go/DC Super Hero Girls: Exchange Students by Amy Wolfram, Agnes Garbowska Marvel Devil's Reign: Winter Soldier 1 by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Nico Leon, Felipe Sobreiro Marauders Annual 1 by Steve Orlando, C...2022-01-262h 19
Fairygodboss RadioFairygodboss Radio Roundtable: Mentors, Friends, & Women in STEM at GMIn this episode, Romy is joined by a team of mentors and friends from General Motors, Tammi and Adrienne, and brilliant engineers Andrea, Cecilia, and Nora. Hear their career journeys as women in the automotive industry and how their passions led them to create impactful careers at GM.
Tammi DeWildt provides support to Site based HR/LR team members and the Manufacturing leadership team at GM. Tammi is responsible for hire to exit at 8 critical manufacturing sites across GM’s N.A. operations. Outside of work, Tammi enjoys spending time with her family, boating, and traveling.
As a Talent Acquisition Le...2022-01-1033 minFuture FutureThe Future of FoodHow did we feed humanity's growing population in the early 1900s? How will we feed our growing population in the very near future?Revolutionary technologies like hydroponics will enable us to feed people wherever they are - whether in food deserts, on the Moon, or even on Mars. In this episode of Future Future, hosts Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagley talk about why, how, and what's next for the future of food.Credits: Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing2021-09-2803 minFuture FutureHydroponicsBy 2050, we will be an estimated 10 billion people living on Earth. How will we feed ourselves? How will we keep our air clean?One way we can do this is through hydroponics. Applied solutions like vertical farming enables us to grow delicious, nutritious food and remove toxins from the air while using less soil and space. In New York, people are already experimenting with integrating vertical farms into human-inhabited skyscrapers, so farm-fresh food is just down the hallway!In this episode of Future Future, hosts Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagley share the basics of hydroponics...2021-09-0706 minFuture FutureMaterial LibrariesWhat is your stuff made out of? When we look at the products around us - consumer electronics, furniture, food containers - it's always that same fifteen materials. It's plastics. Glass. Aluminum. Wood.At Nonfiction, we insist on getting more creative with materials. One of the ways we do that is by accessing a material library. Our headquarters hosts a world-class material library created by Material ConneXion, a New York City based material science company that gathers a lot of materials - and most importantly sustainable materials - from all over the world.2021-07-2305 minFuture FutureMaterial StorytellingGood designers know how to use materials to tell brand stories. In other words, materials are a way a brand's vision, mission, and purpose can be translated to the end user. Thanks to our in-house material library in partnership with Material ConneXion, we at Nonfiction access the latest in material science advancements to apply renewable materials and tell beautiful stories. Materials that are self-healing. Living materials. Materials that react to temperature fluctuations. Each of these have huge potential to tell strong brand stories.This episode of Future Future, hosted by Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagley...2021-06-3003 min![The [De]Bakery](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/2240223/2240223-1567468009283-2c78ac9dc2ea6.jpg)
The [De]BakeryDeep Talk?: Graduation & RegretsIsolating yourself, drifting friendships, and simultaneous fear of a lack of change and new change (I graduated!) all at once. It's okay to not feel ready to leave. We can freak out, then move forward together.
An episode best listened to at night, with headphones, for those who are struggling too. :) 2021-06-1926 minFuture FutureHow Design Can HelpDesign can help in all kinds of ways! We work with clients at all kinds of stages, from pre-seed to well-established. Sometimes, they come with an idea, or a technology, or a partially-baked design. Then, we help turn those things into market leading products. At Nonfiction, we are trained to think critically from a business perspective, from a design perspective, from a user experience perspective, and all the aspects that make a product a reality. Learn some of the major ways design can help in this latest episode of Future Future, hosted by Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagl...2021-06-1607 min
Teach Different"A happy soul is the best shield for a cruel world." Teach Different with Atticus - HappinessHow do you stay happy in a cruel world?
When bad things happen, students have to make choices about how they'll protect themselves. Some choose to fight back against the people or events which caused them pain, thinking that they have the power to change the world into something better. Others recoil and focus on changing their internal attitude, hoping that by doing that they can maintain happiness no matter what happens.
Join Steve and Dan Fouts with Adrienne Borders for a conversation about the best ways to navigate a cruel world. Should we turn...2021-06-0630 minFuture FutureErgonomic DesignErgonomic design is about design that works for you rather than you working for it. It can help counteract fatigue caused by repeated interactions with construction equipment or even computers.In this episode of #FutureFuture, hosts Phnam and Mardis Bagley share a short history of ergonomic design, why it's important, and how industrial designers today make the right decisions when it comes to ergonomic design. Watch the episode, then check out some of Nonfiction's ergonomically excellent designs at https://www.nonfiction.design. Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo...2021-05-2608 minFuture FutureColor on the MoonSpace has been in the news a lot lately. In 2024, we'll be going back to the Moon for the first time since the 1970s. The Moon is going to be used for mining and as a launching point for an even bigger mission to Mars. But how can lunar miners live happily and healthily on the Moon? We've designed Color on the Moon: high-tech habitats and structures that integrate color psychology to make space more human. Listen to this latest episode of Future Future to learn more about how humans will soon become an interplanetary species. 2021-05-1207 minFuture FutureThe Right QuestionsAt Nonfiction, we've crafted a series of six questions to help us make the right decisions as we design innovative products, services, and environments. In this episode of Future Future, hosts Phnam and Mardis Bagley share what these right questions are, how they define, "good design", and invite you to try this six question methodology out for yourself. Want to see what we've been up to at Nonfiction? Visit us at https://www.nonfiction.design. Credits: Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, Editor...2021-04-2713 minFuture FutureFast, Cheap, & High QualityWe get hit up all the time by people who want us to quickly design high quality products for cheap. But realistically, they can't expect to get all three. In this episode of Future Future, hosts Mardis and Phnam Bagley share why companies developing products can't have it all, rookie mistakes they've seen, and how we at Nonfiction help companies look at these three different factors.Thanks for listening! If you'd like to see some of our high quality work, visit us at https://www.nonfiction.design.C...2021-04-0608 min
Ethics and EducationTeaching, Indoctrination, and TrustWho do you trust? Are universities trustworthy? Professors? What about students? Philosopher Tony Laden (UIC Chicago) is writing a book about democracy. He sees higher ed as a way to think about trust networks and broader questions about how we talk to each other.
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Citations (and further reading!):
Binder, Amy J., and Kate Wood. Becoming Right: How Campuses Shape Young Conservatives. Princeton, NJ: Princeton Univ Press, 2014.
Brown, Adrienne M, Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds. Chico, CA: AK Press, 2017.
Jack, Anthony Abraham. The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students...2021-03-2431 minFuture FutureThe Future of Business ClassBusiness class needs some serious updating. How can airlines transform the business class flight experience to make it more exciting and aligned with how people actually do business today?Nonfiction has redesigned the business class experience with the goal of reinstating pleasure in flight. Networking, connections, privacy, productivity, entertainment, relaxation. We've incorporated the needs of today's business travelers. Tell your airlines to call us.This is an episode of Future Future, a series where hosts Mardis and Phnam Bagley talk about the future of everything.Nonfiction is...2021-03-2306 minFuture FutureProductive LeadershipAre you a leader by paycheck, or by practice?True leadership shows through behaviors, like micromanaging (don't), delegating (do), being decisive (do), and much more.Watch the latest episode of Future Future, where hosts Mardis and Phnam Bagley share the productive leadership attitudes and behaviors they've picked up on their journey from early career designers to creative directors at Nonfiction.Learn more about Nonfiction at https://www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Cuiffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFi...2021-03-0903 minFuture FutureHyperproductivityWe want to have happy personal lives, AND we want to very productive at work. What we want to do is to do less and achieve more. What if our tasks every day were propelling us towards a goal in life, instead of slowing us down? In this newest episode of Future Future, hosts Mardis Bagley and Phnam Bagley will tell you the hyperproductive attitudes, behaviors, and habits we at Nonfiction adpot to feel personally fulfilled while doing great work, and how you can do it, too.Get to know us and...2021-02-2307 minFuture FutureThe Future of SpaceWe can't talk about the future of human flourishing without talking about the future of space. That's because much of the technological innovations we enjoy today on Earth were researched and developed in space. In the last twenty years alone, there have been over 6,000 experiments conducted on the International Space Station. In 2024, humans are planning on sending the first woman to the Moon, and in 2030 will have the first crewed mission on the surface of Mars. Now that we know how astronauts can survive, how can we create environments where they can thrive?2021-02-0915 minFuture FutureNon-Toxicity and SustainabilityWe live in a world that is very toxic, from our pipes to our packages to the food we eat. How can we live a non-toxic life? One way is to dramatically reduce the toxicity of the products we manufacture. At Nonfiction, we're always trying to move away from toxic materials in our designs. Innovations in materials science have introduced new, non-toxic materials like seaweed plastic, and innovations in business models are enabling trees to be planted with product purchases. In this latest episode of Future Future, hosts Mardis Bagley and Phnam B...2021-02-0406 minFuture FutureAdvocating for Sustainable BrandsWe often hear from venture capital firms is that money is always number one while sustainability is always an afterthought. At Nonfiction, we firmly believe that good design and sustainability go hand in hand, and must be integrated into every aspect of a product. Find out more about what we do and what you can do to advocate for sustainable brands and products in this latest episode of Future Future, hosted by Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagley.To see some of the sustainable products we have designed that have gone to market, visit https://www.nonfiction.design.2021-01-2604 minFuture FutureFinishesLike colors and materials, finish is a design element that impacts how people experience products. From glossy painted coating to etched metal (knurling!), finishes do many things: establish brand look and feel, elicit human emotion, and make products easier to use. Find out more about how we at Nonfiction choose finishes for products we design in this latest episode of Future Future, hosted by creative directors Mardis Bagley and Phnam Bagley.Note: this is an audio version of our visual episodes, which can be found at https://www.nonfiction.design/projects/future-future Credits: ...2021-01-1113 minFuture FutureSeduction & Sustainability of FinishesSome designers choose finishes that simply serve the functionality of a product. At Nonfiction, we intentionally incorporate sustainably made finishes that work with the product to forge emotional connections with users. Water-based wood stains, virtually-enhanced finishes, self-healing paint, these are just some of the many finishes we think about when we design desirable products and experiences for our clients.Note: this is an audio version of our visual episodes, which can be found at https://www.nonfiction.design/projects/future-future Credits: Mardis Bagley, HostPhnam Bagley, Host...2020-12-2206 minFuture FutureMaterialsIn the product development process, designers and companies consider cost, performance, the environment, desirability, authenticity, and so much more when choosing the right materials for a product or built environment. Learn how designers at Nonfiction think through these decisions, and how we all can make better decisions around what products we purchase.Note: this is an audio version of our visual episodes, which can be found here https://www.nonfiction.design/projects/future-future Credits: Mardis Bagley, HostPhnam Bagley, HostAdrienne...2020-12-1016 minFuture FutureSustainability Of MaterialsCompanies, designers, and consumers all have a responsibility to produce, design, and consume products more consciously - but how? In this episode of Future Future, hosts Phnam Bagley and Mardis Bagley share creative behavior changes we can adopt to mitigate harm to the planet.Please note: this is an audio version of our video episode, which is viewable at https://www.nonfiction.design/projects/future-futureCredits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing2020-12-0307 min
Adult ISHSilver Linings ISH (ft. Tank and The Bangas + Pleasure Activist Adrienne Maree Brown)What's your silver lining in 2020? Adult ISH podcast co-hosts Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen ask themselves and their guests that very question in this episode that focuses on joy. "Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good" author adrienne maree brown reads a poem and teaches us how to appreciate the small radical changes that allow us to feel happy. NPR's Tiny Desk Contest winner + frontwoman Tarriona "Tank" Ball from Tank and the Bangas shares exclusive select tracks from the group's new album, "Friend Goals." Be sure to follow all our socials at @yrAdultISH!2020-10-2243 minFuture FutureLogic, Experience & IntuitionOver the years at Nonfiction, we've realized we can't use the same methodology for all our clients' projects. Instead, we use logic, experience, and intuition to get creative, be productive, mitigate risk, and shorten timelines. Learn more about how we do this in this latest episode of FUTURE FUTURE, hosted by Nonfiction co-founders Mardis and Phnam Bagley.To see more of our work, visit https://www.nonfiction.design.Credits: Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing2020-10-1607 minFuture FutureConceptual DesignConceptual design is where industrial design starts. It’s when we at Nonfiction start thinking about ideas of how to use a technology, how to use a product, and how to revolutionize an industry. As we do this, we think about usability, the market, the sales opportunity, and the stakeholders. We ask questions, surround ourselves with the right people, and collaborate.Learn more about Nonfiction’s conceptual design process in this latest episode of Future Future, hosted by co-founders Phnam and Mardis Bagley.To see Nonfiction designs from concept to market, visit www...2020-09-1808 minFuture FutureTransformational TechnologyTransformational technologies merge cutting edge science, technology, and good design to create solutions for humans to be the best versions of themselves. In this latest episode, hosts Phnam and Mardis Bagley show the six ways in which transtech can help you become the best version of yourself both today and in the future.To learn more about transtech designed by Nonfiction (like the HaloSport2 featured in the video!) visit us at www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing2020-09-1009 minFuture FutureEvolution vs RevolutionIt's a designer's job to understand the status quo of any industry and identify opportunities for products and services to undergo evolution or revolution. In this latest episode of Future Future, our co-founders Phnam and Mardis Bagley show Nonfiction-designed examples, and what hurdles must be overcome in order to bring innovative, revolutionary ideas to life.To see revolutionary products designed by Nonfiction, visit www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing2020-09-0214 min
Sinica PodcastRapper Bohan Phoenix and DJ Allyson Toy on hip-hop in ChinaIn a show taped in May, Kaiser chats with New York–based rapper Bohan Phoenix, who has gained audiences in both the U.S. and China, and Allyson Toy, his manager, a Chinese American who has worked on cross-cultural music promotion and lived in Shanghai for a few years before returning to the U.S. in 2018. In a wide-ranging discussion, they look at hip-hop’s development in China, its relationship with African-American culture, and the travails of bridging two worlds as a Chinese-American hip-hop artist. 5:36: An introverted immigrant becoming an American hip-hop artist21:30: Inclusion and the c...2020-08-271h 21Future FutureDesign for ManufacturingAfter concept design comes design for manufacturing. In this phase, designers have to consider value engineering, maintain design intent, and source materials, manufacturers, and more. A truly great designer prioritizes strong collaboration with engineers and anticipatory problem solving that results in the manufacturing of high quality products with minimal loss rates and cycle times. To see some of the award-winning products designed and manufactured with this approach, visit www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing2020-08-2414 minThe [De]BakerySelf-Improvement and Changing Your ThinkingWhat does self-improvement involve? How can you become a happier, more optimistic person? How can you learn to be less hard on yourself, to appreciate who you are, where you are, and what you will grow to be? I hardly have all the secrets, but here are my answers to those questions. :)2020-08-1631 minFuture FutureWho We Design ForWho do we design for? It is the designer's imperative to understand the needs and considerations of multiple stakeholders beyond the end user to make a truly impactful, effective, and innovative product or service. Learn more about how we do this at Nonfiction in this latest episode of Future Future. To see some of our award-winning work, visit https://www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Mardis Bagley, HostPhnam Bagley, HostAdrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing2020-08-0707 min
Stories of the In BetweenI am so emotional...I am an emotional person. I always have been. And in my journey, I have learned that this a part of my experience. I am here to help the world be ok with being circular and non-linear, flowing with watery emotions. Recently I learned a little bit more about human design from Elyse Preston of Be More Connected and the results were that I am a Manifesting Generator, here to help the world see that being non-linear and multi-hyphenate is actually what the world needs now. I get to ride my emotions and allow them...2020-08-0721 minFuture FutureNatural DesignSo many devices today feel like consumer electronics tacked onto your body. We need better designs that integrate technology with our bodies. Infusing natural design into engineering, interactions, ergonomics, and aesthetics will create a user experience that is subtle, simple, comfortable, and intuitive. Watch this latest episode on Natural Design to learn how.To see Human Headphones and other award-winning designs by Nonfiction, visit https://www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Mardis Bagley, HostPhnam Bagley, HostAdrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, Editor Fifile...2020-07-3008 minFuture FutureThe Future of WorkDid you know that 65% of the jobs kids of today will have in the future do not yet exist? In this episode, Creative Directors Phnam and Mardis Bagley tell you what employers and employees should develop to prepare for the future of work: critical thinking, communication, safe and healthy environments, and leadership.Discover the work of Nonfiction at https://www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, Editor Fifile Nguyen, Marketing2020-07-2307 minFuture FutureThe Future of EducationWhat do successful children of tomorrow need today? Educational systems should be designed to provide children with a safe space for unstructured play, to develop community, awareness, and connections with others. In this episode, Creative Directors Phnam and Mardis Bagley introduce you to 5 tools Nonfiction has developed to revolutionize educational systems: sensory experiences, living sustainably, emotional intelligence, diverse learning spaces, and connections beyond the school.To learn more about Nonfiction, visit https://www.nonfiction.design.Credits:Adrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, Editor Fifile Nguyen, Marketing2020-07-1607 minThe [De]BakeryJunior YearJunior year has been... a wild ride, to say the least. But I've learned a lot from it, and I hope that you can learn from my experience, too!! 2020-06-0744 minThe [De]BakeryAnti-Blackness in Asian-AmericansI want to state something very quickly: the majority of Asian-Americans are NOT racist. But the fact that some are, that some hold onto racist ideas, must be altered. And to those of you whom this episode impacted: please remember that change requires empathy as well as passion and conviction. Understanding your opposition is not synonymous with acceptance. To influence someone else, before you emotionally react to their beliefs, seek to educate them and express yourself. And most importantly, LISTEN to your black black brothers and sisters. I believe in you. Let's make the world a better place!! 2020-06-0419 min
Future FutureSustainabilityWhat makes a truly sustainable product? This episode covers design for disassembly, monstrous hybrids, innovative new materials borrowed from nature (like mushrooms!), and faux environmental products. Join us to learn how glues and tapes make recycling more difficult, while 3D printing reduces the need for these fasteners.Visit our website at https://www.nonfiction.design to see some of the many innovative products we've designed for clients around the world.Credits:Mardis Bagley, HostPhnam Bagley, HostAdrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, Editor2020-05-2612 min
Future FutureAgile HardwareYou've probably heard the old adage, "hardware is hard." In this episode we dive into the process of hardware design, from agile vs. waterfall methods, to molds and tooling (soft vs. hard), to the use of additive manufacturing techniques, to the power of generative design, to the benefits of fabricating locally, to virtual prototype testing using VR.To see some of the innovative, award-winning products and services we've designed at Nonfiction, visit https://www.nonfiction.design. Credits:Mardis Bagley, HostPhnam Bagley, HostAdrienne Ciuffo, Producer2020-05-2610 min
Future FutureThe Cost of DesignDesigning and developing hardware - it's not cheap! It always takes more time and money than you'd want or hope. Designing a good hardware product requires experienced professionals working in great teams who think about the sourcing of materials, manufacturing process, functionality, user experience, end of life disposal, and more.This podcast is brought to you by expert designers at Nonfiction. Find out more about what we do at https://www.nonfiction.design. Credits:Mardis Bagley, HostPhnam Bagley, HostAdrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat...2020-05-2603 min
Future FutureThe Future of Airlines, Part 2Tired of being treated like cattle? We are. What if we celebrated the journey as much as the destination? Let's make flying a pleasurable experience again. Learn how designers at Nonfiction are dreaming about opportunities for innovation and reinstating pleasure in flight.See with your own eyes Nonfiction's vision for the future of flight by visiting https://www.nonfiction.design. Credits:Mardis Bagley, HostPhnam Bagley, HostAdrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing2020-05-2603 min
Future FutureThe Future of Airlines, Part 1Flying in a post-COVID world will require different standards in: hygiene, human-machine interaction, hospitality, efficiency, and more. Learn how designers at Nonfiction are dreaming about opportunities for innovation and reinstating pleasure in flight.To learn more about Nonfiction, visit https://www.nonfiction.design. Credits:Mardis Baglely, HostPhnam Bagley, HostAdrienne Ciuffo, ProducerCat Ganson, EditorFifile Nguyen, Marketing2020-05-2602 minStories of the In BetweenThe In Between Time of COVIDIn this episode, Adrienne shares 2 poems that came through in mid-March 2020 during the in-between time of COVID, coming to an understanding what was and what now is.
Where were you when this shift occurred? How has it changed you? How are you relating to yourself and the world around you in a different way than before? Are you paralyzed with fear or consciously choosing self-compassion towards each step of your journey?
What is your compass now that the external systems have been paused, now that the dying paradigm is in...2020-05-1116 minAmong the Stars and Bones"The Belly of the Beast"SYNOPSIS
In the season finale, Ben and Kathy reach the end of the line and the fate of the surviving members of The Herodotus Task Force is decided.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Gun Violence - There is a threat of gun violence during the first scene of the episode (2:23 - 19:03)
Gun Violence/Injury - Someone is shot and wounded (17:08 - 17:12)
Death/Loud Noise - A loud death via sudden electrocution occurs (18:56 - 19:03)
War/Conflict/Death - A recording of war between aliens is heard including weapons fire, explosions and...2020-04-0153 minAmong the Stars and Bones"Seven Entries Included"Episode Notes
SYNOPSIS
Adrienne and Laura lead the search for survivors of the accident. Adrienne has learned that the accident was not the only thing that went wrong two days ago. Ben and Kathy are both AWOL, each looking for answers. And there are some new anomalies in the report files...
CONTENT WARNINGS:
Death/Medical Emergency/Grief - A character describes a past medical emergency that resulted in the loss of their child (15:03 - 17:02)
Blood/Injury - A character injured "off-screen" reacts to the blood on them (25:12 - 25:32)
2020-02-1941 minThe [De]BakeryAlumniSome swanky DeBakey alumni talk about life after DeBakey. It's an hour long, man, you may as well hit play instead of trying to read a summary.
The editing for this episode was a mONSTER. But what matters is that I made it through! Thank you so much to Daanish, Emily, Jennifer, and Ricqueben from DeBakey's Class of 2019 for coming on the podcast - you guys are the best!! :)2020-02-121h 05The [De]BakeryHappy New Year :DHappy New Year!! I literally recorded this on my phone with wire earbuds, so that’s why the audio’s kinda wonky, but I hope it makes you smile :) Let’s all move into 2020 with some hope for the future! We’re all in this together, and we’ve got this!! :D2020-01-1707 minThe [De]BakeryHappy Turkey Day!!This is just a fun episode!! I hope it made you laugh, and I hope that helped to remind you of all the spicy stuff you have to be grateful for. :) Abby wON'T STOP STROKING THE MIC, but this is still best heard with headphones!!2019-11-2932 minThe [De]BakeryGradesHow can you get better grades? (God, wouldn't I like to know LOL.) How do you approach the numbers in your gradebook, how does it influence your mindset, and how good is that for you -- especially at DeBakey?2019-11-1246 minThe [De]BakeryRambles for a Rainy Day(WARNING: SUPER ASMR-LIKE, PROB BEST TO LISTEN TO WHEN IT'S LATE BC IT'S NOT A HIGH-ENERGY EP.)
I will warn you that this ep is definitely very ASMR-sounding, especially because I tried to speak quietly (to not wake anyone up) and because it got hard to talk after I got into my feelings for a bit. Even so, I hope you enjoy this mostly-raw episode where I kind of just blabbed until the timestamp reached a shocking 35 minutes and I made myself shut up. :)2019-10-1031 minThe [De]BakeryMaking FriendsMaking friends is hard regardless of what school you go to. We're all in the same boat, though, so we hope that, through either the advice given in this episode or us talking about our own experiences, we can help you feel a little less lonely.2019-09-1018 minThe [De]BakeryWelcome!!The Bakery is now open! Sorry for the heavy ASMR vibes, though. Thank you for listening, and I hope you continue to support this podcast!2019-09-0305 minAmong the Stars and Bones"Cro-Magnons with a Cannon"SYNOPSIS
A member of the crew is missing...
CONTENT WARNINGS:
Distressing/Nightmarish noises - Distorted audio with twisted speech and sound plays (3:17 - 4:56)
Reference to Violence/Death - Skeletons of aliens killed by suffocation and violence are described (8:20 - 8:37 & 10:32 - 11:00)
Discussion of Genocide/Mass Murder - Discussion and speculation on mass alien death, including the possibility of one group of aliens murdering the other due to political differences (20:12 - 24:15)
Death/Violence - A human killed by violence is discovered and described (37:06 - 37:55)
Twitter: @AmongStarsBones
2019-05-1540 minAmong the Stars and Bones"The Arecibo Message"SYNOPSIS
Adrienne and Gordon are concerned about glitches with Herodotus tech. Ben and Harry try to unlock and translate alien recordings. And Kathy and Celia investigate the story behind the lone Proximan skeleton found in the control room with the cube.
CONTENT WARNINGS:
Violence/Death - Discussion of mass death by suffocation/gas (17:30-18:25 & 21:44-23:33)
Medical/Forensic Procedure - An alien skeleton undergoes analysis (18:25-21:44)
Threat of violence - A death threat is issued (34:20-34:25)
Twitter: @AmongStarsBones
Website: amongthestarsandbones.com
Patreon: patreon.com...2019-05-0136 minAmong the Stars and Bones"Seh-Par-Ay-Shun"SYNOPSIS
Adrienne, Ben and Gordon have various bones to pick over their orders. Laura speculates on the benefits of Proximan technology. Kathy and Celia begin unravelling the mysteries of the dead. And Gordon begins to probe "The Box."
CONTENT WARNINGS
Medical/Forensic procedure - An alien skeleton undergoes analysis (09:42-13:20)
Violence/Death - Discussion of mass death by suffocation (11:50-15:07)
Violence/Death/War - Discussion of development of a weapon of mass destruction (25:35-28:00)
Twitter: @AmongStarsBones
Website: amongthestarsandbones.com
Patreon: patreon.com/amongthestarsandbones2019-04-1737 min
The Poetry Vlog (TPV): A Poetry, Arts, & Social Justice Teaching ChannelEpisode 26: Jackson Neal on Drag Poetics & Haunting as Methodology*Error in episode: compulsory heteronormativity comes from the term, "compulsory heterosexuality," coined by Adrienne Rich, not Audre Lorde.
YouTube Edition: (https://youtu.be/YoaYkLzMlBI) or (bit.ly/JacksonNeal1).
Youth Poet Laureate in Houston, TX, Jackson Neal — in the running for title of National Youth Poet Laureate — discusses drag poetics, haunting as queer method for healing, trans poetics, Diana Khoi Nguyen’s “Ghost Of,” Pabllo Vittar, and so much more. This is part of a longer collaboration in the month of March with Urban Word NYC (urbanwordnyc.org) and The National Youth Poet Laureate Program (y...2019-03-0437 min
The Penumbra Podcast2.02: Juno Steel and the Kitty-Cat Caper (Part 2)Juno Steel’s first day back on the job has started well: he’s outnumbered, cornered, and almost certainly going to be killed any second now. Just life as usual in the PI business.This case may be typical, but the solution will prove anything but. The mystery, after all, is one of the strangest Juno has ever encountered: who kidnaps a woman’s cat… just to replace it with an exact copy of the one they’ve stolen?Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey.You can find trans...2017-04-1141 min
The Penumbra Podcast2.01: Juno Steel and the Kitty-Cat Caper (Part 1)Detective Steel is in a slump, and Maia King might have just the case to bring him out of it. One problem: half the case is going to be figuring out what the case even is, because if Ms. King is to be believed, the culprit would have to be… well, something that doesn’t exist. The stakes are life-or-death here… so hopefully Juno can figure out whose life or death before time runs out.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey.You can find transcripts for all of our episod...2017-03-2835 min
11 O'Clock Comics Podcast11 O'Clock Comics Episode 444Steve Dillon, Jason Pearson, the Walking Dead Season 7 premiere (spoilers begin at 22:43), Justice League #200 by Gerry Conway, George Perez, Brett Breeding, Roy Thomas, Carl gafford, Pat Broderick, Terry Austin, Jim Aparo, Tatjana Wood, Dick Giordano, Adrienne Roy, Gil Kane, Anthony Tollin, Carmine Infantino, Frank Giacoia, Brian Bolland, and Joe Kubert, TV-O-Rama: Supergirl, Arrow, and Flash, All-New Wolverine by Tom Taylor, Marcio Takara, and Ig Guara, Marvel Masterworks: Menace by Stan Lee, Bill Everett, George Tuska, John Romita, Werner Roth, Russ Heath, Joe Maneely, and Joe Sinnott, Superwoman by Phil Jimenez, Emanuela Lupacchino, Matt Santorelli, Joe Prado, Ray McCarthy, Jeromy...2016-10-282h 24
11 O'Clock Comics Podcast11 O'Clock Comics Episode 444Steve Dillon, Jason Pearson, the Walking Dead Season 7 premiere (spoilers begin at 22:43), Justice League #200 by Gerry Conway, George Perez, Brett Breeding, Roy Thomas, Carl gafford, Pat Broderick, Terry Austin, Jim Aparo, Tatjana Wood, Dick Giordano, Adrienne Roy, Gil Kane, Anthony Tollin, Carmine Infantino, Frank Giacoia, Brian Bolland, and Joe Kubert, TV-O-Rama: Supergirl, Arrow, and Flash, All-New Wolverine by Tom Taylor, Marcio Takara, and Ig Guara, Marvel Masterworks: Menace by Stan Lee, Bill Everett, George Tuska, John Romita, Werner Roth, Russ Heath, Joe Maneely, and Joe Sinnott, Superwoman by Phil Jimenez, Emanuela Lupacchino, Matt Santorelli, Joe Prado, Ray McCarthy, Jeromy...2016-10-282h 24
ElkingMusic11 O'Clock Comics Episode 444Steve Dillon, Jason Pearson, the Walking Dead Season 7 premiere (spoilers begin at 22:43), Justice League #200 by Gerry Conway, George Perez, Brett Breeding, Roy Thomas, Carl gafford, Pat Broderick, Terry Austin, Jim Aparo, Tatjana Wood, Dick Giordano, Adrienne Roy, Gil Kane, Anthony Tollin, Carmine Infantino, Frank Giacoia, Brian Bolland, and Joe Kubert, TV-O-Rama: Supergirl, Arrow, and Flash, All-New Wolverine by Tom Taylor, Marcio Takara, and Ig Guara, Marvel Masterworks: Menace by Stan Lee, Bill Everett, George Tuska, John Romita, Werner Roth, Russ Heath, Joe Maneely, and Joe Sinnott, Superwoman by Phil Jimenez, Emanuela Lupacchino, Matt Santorelli, Joe Prado, Ray McCarthy, Jeromy...2016-10-282h 24
11 O'Clock Comics Podcast11 O'Clock Comics Episode 444Steve Dillon, Jason Pearson, the Walking Dead Season 7 premiere (spoilers begin at 22:43), Justice League #200 by Gerry Conway, George Perez, Brett Breeding, Roy Thomas, Carl gafford, Pat Broderick, Terry Austin, Jim Aparo, Tatjana Wood, Dick Giordano, Adrienne Roy, Gil Kane, Anthony Tollin, Carmine Infantino, Frank Giacoia, Brian Bolland, and Joe Kubert, TV-O-Rama: Supergirl, Arrow, and Flash, All-New Wolverine by Tom Taylor, Marcio Takara, and Ig Guara, Marvel Masterworks: Menace by Stan Lee, Bill Everett, George Tuska, John Romita, Werner Roth, Russ Heath, Joe Maneely, and Joe Sinnott, Superwoman by Phil Jimenez, Emanuela Lupacchino, Matt Santorelli, Joe Prado, Ray McCarthy, Jeromy...2016-10-282h 24
The Penumbra Podcast1.02: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask (Part 2)In the hunt for a crime boss's murderer, Detective Juno Steel and Agent Rex Glass have ended up somewhere very peculiar: a game show.Well, it should be peculiar. But in the house of the Kanagawas, Hyperion City's premier crime-family-slash-entertainment-network, nothing is peculiar so long as it's caught on camera. In the eyes of a camera you can sell anything: a mad genius's horrific game show; an ancient death mask that kills whoever disturbs it; and even, strangest of all, a Detective and Special Agent who really think they have a shot at surviving this mess.2016-03-1750 min
The Penumbra Podcast1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask (Part 1)(Note: this episode is a rewrite, recasting, and remaster of the original "Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask (Part 1)," and is our recommended jumping-on point for the series. If you're curious about changes made, the original version of "Murderous Mask" can be found on our website at thepenumbrapodcast.com.)Juno Steel has had a lot of clients in his time, high-profile and low. But when he’s called in to investigate the murder of Croesus Kanagawa, head of the Kanagawa crime-family-slash-entertainment-network, it’s not the client that interests him. It’s what Croesus was wearin...2016-03-1640 min