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Old Firehouse School Chat
Old Firehouse School ChatVaccines with Dr. Robert SchechterOFS Lafayette Program Director Alexandra Dutton sits down with Dr. Robert Schechter, a pediatrician and former OFS parent with decades of experience supporting families and guiding them through questions about immunizations. As your child enters group care, what does that mean for their health—especially during the winter months? Dr. Schechter and Alex explore how vaccines help prevent severe illness, protect others in the community, and share practical tips for keeping your family healthy this season.
2025-10-3022 minWWJ: On-Demand
WWJ: On-DemandHalloween can be a very anxious day for pets: how to dealHalloween is coming on Friday, and your dog or cat may love it or hate it. That's according to Dr. Alex Schechter, owner of Burrwood Veterinary Clinic in Royal Oak, who shared some tips with WWJ's Beth Fisher. He says Halloween is probably the most anxious day of the year for both dogs cats, second only to the 4th of July. (Photo: Getty Images)
2025-10-2906 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Curing Queers with Tommy DickinsonThis week, I chat with Tommy Dickinson, author of Curing Queers: Mental Nurses and their Patients, 1935-74. The book includes oral histories of both nurses who administered--and the individuals who received--treatments designed to "cure" homosexuality.  Find Tommy's book here. Special shoutout to Gay's The Word, the oldest LGBTQ bookstore in the UK, where I first encountered Tommy's book! Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2025-10-2653 minOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast34 - Coalition Building for Legislative ChangeHost Meg Hamlin-Black talks to Nicole Dyszlewski, Professor & Assistant Dean for Curricular Innovation at Roger Williams University School of Law, about building a broad coalition to advocate for legislative change, working to pass the Freedom to Read Act in the 2025 Rhode Island General Assembly session. They also get into graphic novels as accessibility, law textbooks, and their love of reality television. During the Last Chapter they discuss: what is a book that really resonated with you? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library...
2025-10-0752 minOverdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast
Overdueing It: The Rhode Island Library Podcast34 - Coalition Building for Legislative ChangeHost Meg Hamlin-Black talks to Nicole Dyszlewski, Professor & Assistant Dean for Curricular Innovation at Roger Williams University School of Law, about building a broad coalition to advocate for legislative change, working to pass the Freedom to Read Act in the 2025 Rhode Island General Assembly session. They also get into graphic novels as accessibility, law textbooks, and their love of reality television. During the Last Chapter they discuss: what is a book that really resonated with you? Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library...
2025-10-0752 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Write The Book You Want To Write with Aiden ArataThis week, first-time author Aiden Arata shares some thoughts on trusting your vision, artifice in the 2010s, and what it even means to write about "the internet."  Be sure to check out Aiden's new book, You Have a New Memory. Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe!
2025-10-0546 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Friendship with Alejandro HerediaNovelist Alejandro Heredia kicks off the new season with a delightful and deep conversation about destroying the self, late-night prowls, and the necessity of friendship. You can find Alejandro's novel, Loca, here. If you like what you hear, please subscribe! 
2025-09-2145 minComic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastMatt Fraction on BatmanToward the end of our conversation with Matt Fraction, he mentions how his upcoming Batman book with Jorge Jiménez represents where his Hawkeye series would have gone if he and David Aja had continued. What does that mean, exactly? It’s complicated, and you’ll just have to listen to this week’s podcast to fully understand. And that’s what we call in the biz, a big ol’ tease. Our chat with Matt Fraction concludes our San Diego Comic-Con International coverage, and we’re so frickin’ excited that we get to do so with this write...
2025-08-2058 minNewsRamp Travel & Leisure Podcast
NewsRamp Travel & Leisure PodcastSeamless Moving Experience at Maris Grove Senior Living CommunityMaris Grove in Pennsylvania offers expert guidance from Planning and Moving Consultant Jan Schechter to help new residents with a worry-free move. Schechter provides personalized support, connects residents with trusted vendors, and emphasizes the importance of planning ahead for a smooth transition. Residents like Alex and Renee Rockaway have benefited from Schechter's assistance, finding peace of mind and a fresh start at the community.
2025-08-1202 minNewsRamp Real Estate Podcast
NewsRamp Real Estate PodcastSeamless and Stress-Free Moves at Maris Grove: Expert Guidance for New ResidentsMaris Grove, an Erickson Senior Living community in Pennsylvania, provides personalized support from Planning and Moving Consultant Jan Schechter to help new residents with every aspect of their move. From in-home visits to connecting residents with trusted vendors, Schechter ensures a worry-free transition. Planning ahead is emphasized, and residents like Alex and Renee Rockaway have benefitted from Schechter's assistance, finding peace of mind and a fresh start in their new home.
2025-08-1202 minComic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastGene Luen Yang and Andrew Joustra: A New Era of Turtle PowerFor the past year, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has been as exciting and essential as DC’s Absolute Universe or Skybound’s Energon Universe. Writer Jason Aaron and artist Juan Ferreyra have built an unmissable monthly comic, not to forget the numerous other splinter titles and crossover minis. Shortly before San Diego Comic-Con International, The Hollywood Reporter announced Aaron and Ferreyra’s departure, and we were a little heartbroken. Their time on the book was too brief, but if they must go, the news that cartoonist extraordinaire Gene Luen Yang and lifelong Turtle maniac Freddie E. Williams II eas...
2025-08-071h 28Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastDaniel Warren Johnson Live at Now or Never ComicsAs reported by The Beat, the Eisner-winning comics journalism website (hell yeah), Comic Book Couples Counselingkinda kicked off San Diego Comic-Con International this year with our Live Podcast Recording at Now or Never Comics in Downtown San Diego. On Tuesday, July 22nd, we invited superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson to chat with us after a signing at the shop. With The Moon Is Following Us recently concluded, his final issues of Transformerson their way, and the Kickstarter launch of his behemoth art book, we had a lot to discuss with DWJ. Today’s episode presents th...
2025-07-311h 00Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastZdarsky Comic News, and Only Zdarsky Comic NewsShould Chip Zdarsky’s promotional magazine, Zdarsky Comic News, win an Eisner at this weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con International ceremony? We brought the question to him directly, and as you’ll hear, he rejected the whole notion of a nomination extremely quickly. Zdarsky is having a ball working on his free periodical every month. He puts tremendous time, energy, and thought into each issue. Still, as far as the category of Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism is concerned, he wants someone else to take home the statue, and “knows” that someone else will take home the statue. We shall see the re...
2025-07-2653 minComic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastHow to Win SDCC with Oni Press: Hunter Gorinson and Sierra HahnYou don’t need to be told this: San Diego Comic-Con International is a comic convention unlike any other in the world. As yearly attendees, it’s our favorite time of the year at our favorite place on the planet, but what does such a colossal gathering of geekdoms truly mean for a publisher, and how can a company raise its voice above a million other competing screams? We presented these questions to Oni Press Publisher and President Hunter Gorinson, as well as Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn. Somehow, they’re madly in love with SDCC, and we’re eager to share wi...
2025-07-2346 minComic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastCollin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on ThunderboltsIf you’ve read comics from the Hivemind, aka Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, then you know their specialty. Everyone goes to therapy! Whether you’re Peter Quill, Bucky Barnes, or Brad and Lisa Gullickson, if you’re in a Hivemind comic, or reading a Hivemind comic, you’re entering some kind of therapeutic discussion. Kelly and Lanzing put their characters on the couch, asking them some tough questions and listening to their answers. The results are always compelling, especially if we examine their recent run on Marvel’s Thunderbolts. Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing recently f...
2025-07-231h 2011 O\'Clock Comics Podcast
11 O'Clock Comics Podcast11 O'Clock Comics Episode 990Fantagraphics O-Rama: The Devil's Grin by Alex Graham and The Idris File by Dix, Dr. Werthless by Harold Schechter and Eric Powell from Dark Horse, Fantastic Four #1, Absolute Martian Manhunter, X-Files, Tank Chair, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring, Harvey Horror: Black Cat Mystery Volume 4 from PS Artbooks, Action Comics, New History of the DC Universe, plus a whole mess more!
2025-07-111h 56CAIS Live Conversations, Building With Alts
CAIS Live Conversations, Building With AltsAlts Are Core to What We Do (EP. 3) Aaron Hodari, Schechter’s Chief Investment Officer, talks to host Alex Cavalieri, Head of Marketing at CAIS, about the importance of alternative investments education. The firm focuses on alternative investments education as soon as the client relationship starts. “They wanted to work with us because they knew that was going to be part of their experience,” Aaron says. (00:00) Introduction and Host Welcome  (00:27) Aaron Hodari’s Journey to Schechter  (02:51) Schechter: From a Life Insurance Advisory to a $3.6 billion RIA (06:58) The Role of Innovation and Technology in Scaling Wealth Management (08:25) Alternatives in Wealth Mana...
2025-01-3023 minLa Catedral Atroz
La Catedral Atroz6x21 - LA CAJITA DE ROBINHagamos de lo Atroz y lo Blasfemo algo divertido. donaciones paypal: alvarodj@hotmail.com donaciones bizum: 698 957 619 Álvaro Gil, el creador y único autor de este programa, es un bocazas, un gilipollas y un imbécil. Pero quiere, NECESITA, ponerse pechotes. Y el único dinero que ingresa es el de los mecenazgos. Así que enrolláos, rascáos el bosillo y enviad algo, joputas, mamones... Dejad que al menos Álvaro haga su camino y termine siendo mujer, perfecta toda ella entera y llena de luz. Ayudad a que se convierta en un ser divino... aunque conserve su pequeño pito. Sigue a nuestro...
2024-08-162h 18RomComment ?
RomComment ?MY DEAR F***ING PRINCE l La relation secrèteC'est l'histoire d'Alex, c'est l'histoire d'Henry, et c'est l'histoire d'une très grosse clé. 💖 Tropomètre : 1,75/5 💖Merci à Victoire et Pascale du podcast Adapte moi si tu peux, disponible sur toutes les plateformes.My Dear F***ing Prince - Matthew López © 2023 Amazon Studios; Berlanti-Schechter Films, all rights reservedGet Low - Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz featuring Ying Yang Twins © 2002 The Orchard, all rights reservedRomComment ? est un podcast créé, animé et produit par Flore Bardet et Clara Cauvy P...
2024-06-212h 13Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?When Words Fail with Alex Schechter & Billy LezraOn the season finale, we're flipping the script! Host Alex Schechter reads his new story, "Novice," and then gets interviewed by Billy Lezra, a California-based author and returning guest on the show.  Check out Rough Cut Press, the queer digital arts journal co-founded by Billy; and read their new essay in Electric Literature. Theme music by Nesasio.  Transition music by onderwish. If you like what you hear, please subscribe!
2024-06-1600 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Dare to Write with Éric Morales-FranceschiniPuerto Rican-American poet Éric Morales-Franceschini joins me this week to talk displacement, challenging myths of the "homeland," and writing poetry on a dare.  Buy his award-winning collection Syndrome here! Theme music by Nesasio Transition music by StrangerEight Thank you for listening, and remember to subscribe!  
2024-06-051h 01Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Lost & Found with C.D. RoseOn this week's episode, British author C.D. Rose and I discuss travel, found photographs, short stories as jeweled devices, and finding a muse in German Jewish philosopher Walter Benjamin.  C.D. Rose's newest collection of short stories, Walter Benjamin Stares At the Sea, is available here.  Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2024-05-2052 minBaseball HQ Radio
Baseball HQ RadioBaseballHQ Radio 2024-May-10: Friday Full Edition w Larry SchechterShow No. 16 is a Friday Full Edition featuring a two-part interview with Larry Schechter, from the author of 'The History of Fantasy Sports'... in Part 1 (2:25), Larry and PD discuss his leagues and injuries, the early days of fantasy sports ... and in Part 2 (1:29:30), Larry tells PD about the growth of fantasy sports, and the entrepreneurs who drove that growth, plus his Boons and Banes ... In the Market Watch player news report, PD and Ray Murphy discuss hitter and pitcher news from the AL (33:30) and the NL (1:07:25) ... In the Frequent Flyer (2:15:10), BaseballHQ analyst Alex Beckey looks at BAL RHSP Chayce McDermott ... And...
2024-05-112h 28Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Creating Family with Stephen Van DykeLA-based author Stephen Van Dyke pops in this week to chat about being a Huell Howser-type, growing up in Albuquerque, NM, and his upcoming public art project: "Rim of the World Road Concert." Support the project's Kickstarter, and buy Stephen's book.  Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2024-05-071h 02Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?A Voice Amplified with Joey De JesusThis week I catch up with New York-based poet Joey De Jesus about ookie-spooky dreams, his non-traditional poetry collection Hoax, and that time he ran for NY State Assembly.  Find Joey's Instagram here.  Thanks for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2024-04-221h 08Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Inherited Knowledge with Carson FaustTwo-spirit writer Carson Faust joins me this week to talk grandmothers, the supernatural, and our mutual love for Fiona Apple. His story, 'Eulogy for a Brother, Resurrected,' is published in the new all-Indigenous anthology Never Whistle At Night. Buy it here.  Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2024-04-0753 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Dreaming with Wendy ChenI'm talking dreams this week with poet Wendy Chen. Wendy is the author of Unearthings (Tavern) and the forthcoming novel, Their Divine Fires (Algonquin). Buy it here.  Thanks for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2024-03-241h 03Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Intuition with Nabila LovelacePoet Nabila Lovelace joins me this week to talk growing up in Queens, community as a foundation of poetry, and repurposing Homer's Iliad in her debut collection, Sons of Achilles.  Buy her book here.  If you liked this episode, please subscribe!
2024-03-111h 10Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Radical Presence with Anthony Rey LucasThis week I catch up with Anthony Rey Lucas, co-host of At the CCC, a weekly podcast on queer recovery. During our conversation, we get into the importance of connection, abstinence versus moderation, Vedantan teachings, and grounding yourself in the now.  Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2024-02-251h 11Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?'Pig' with Sam SaxPoet Sam Sax joins me to discuss his newest collection, Pig. We also get into poetry readings as politically transformative spaces, embodied research, ecology, and the charms of used bookstores.  Find his book here and follow him @samsax1. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to subscribe!
2024-02-1151 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Looking with Andrew HolmquistThis week I catch up with LA-based painter Andrew Holmquist to talk Berlin, first-person painting, and the enduring influence of Twin Peaks. Follow his work @andewhq. Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2024-01-281h 06Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?A Message from the Stars, with Xiaoqiu QiuOn this week's episode, poet Xiaoqiu Qiu and I discuss landscape as a unifying force, performing identity, and how poems are like constellations. Find out more about Xiaoqiu's work at his website.  Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe!
2024-01-1458 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Queerness and Consequences with Edgar GomezThis week I sit down with Edgar Gomez, author of High-Risk Homosexual, to discuss queer joy, writing about his mother, and living through the Pulse massacre in 2016. Follow Edgar @otroedgargomez Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2023-12-3155 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Willful Creators with Agnes BorinskyLA-based playwright and essayist Agnes Borinsky joins me this week to discuss trans naturalism, building trust in your creative process, and the inspiration behind her play 'The Trees.' Follow Agnes' work at rustchukfarm.org. Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2023-12-1755 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Is Queerness a Meditation? with Whit ForresterIn this wide-ranging talk with San Francisco-based photographer and astrologer Whit Forrester, we cover meditation 101, the freedom of the open road, photographing houseplants, and a standout Sarah McLachlan music video from the 90s. Follow Whit @whitforrester and to book an astrology reading, visit: astroscheduler.com Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2023-12-0333 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Believe In Your Delusions: Edgar Fabián FríasThis week, visual artist, educator & witch Edgar Fabián Frías discusses what it means to trust your intuition as an artist. Their advice for artists and writers currently navigating the tricky world of MFA programs is also invaluable. Follow Edgar @edgarfabianfrias  Thanks for listening, and remember to subscribe!
2023-11-1249 minSeekers of Unity
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 18Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?A Traveler’s Tale: Chadner NavarroFellow travel writer—and Instagram celebrity—Chadner Navarro joins me on this week's episode to discuss the life of a wandering scribe. You can follow his travels @chadner and read his work in Condé Nast Traveler, The Strategist, Travel+Leisure, Vogue, and other publications.  Thank you for listening, and please remember to subscribe!
2023-10-2946 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Naked: Fancy FeastNew York-based burlesque dancer Fancy Feast is the debut author of a new essay collection titled 'Naked: On Sex, Work and Other Burlesques' (Algonquin). On this scintillating episode, we discuss her writing process, sexual empowerment, and what it's like being naked in front of an audience. To follow her work, find her @fancyfeastburlesque.  If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to my show! 
2023-10-1531 minMom Cooks Fast and Slow
Mom Cooks Fast and SlowFunctional Medicine & Autoimmune Diseases w/ Alison Schechter, RDNToday, I have Alison Schechter with me to discuss Functional Medicine.  Ali is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) and a lifetime best friend of mine.  We discuss how functional medicine looks at and treats the whole person versus traditional medicine, how important food is when it comes to mental and physical health, and Ali’s own personal battle with Crohns disease and how she has managed to tame it now for 13 years.  In a time when chronic disease in America is increasing significantly, I thought this was a super interesting and informative conversation to have.  I hope you enjoy!
2023-10-0935 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Scream: Billy LezraLas Vegas-based writer and editor Billy Lezra joins me on this episode for a heart-to-heart about addiction, radical honesty, and battling inner demons. Check out Billy's digital arts journal @roughcutpress for fiction, visual art, poetry and interviews with queer writers; and follow their own work @b.lezra If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe!
2023-09-3032 minthe Intake
the IntakeTemperature Check: New Tool Reduces Stress for Pets at the VetTaking a dog’s or cat’s temperature with a traditional rectal thermometer in a clinical or shelter setting… Wish it could be both more efficient and less stressful for the animal? Well, it CAN. Find out how in this conversation between The Association’s Katherine M. Shenar, Jamie Driscoll of Mella Pet Care, and Alex Schechter, DVM. Informed by the Fear Free philosophy that aims to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in pets, this first-of-its-kind health monitoring tool can be used by shelter veterinary teams, as well as by volunteers and foster parents in the home.
2023-09-1728 minWhere Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go?Commitment to Art: Summer MinervaOn this episode, I welcome actor, filmmaker, and dancer Summer Minerva. Their new documentary, Summer Within, follows them on a journey to Naples, Italy. Keep up with Summer through their Instagram accounts @iamsummerminerva and @summerwithinfilm   Please don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode!
2023-09-1126 minThe Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterArt, Religion & Transformation: Alex Schechter's Creative JourneyAlex Schechter is a sculptor based in Philadelphia. He holds a bachelor's degree in religious studies from Grinnell College and an MFA in sculpture from Micah in Baltimore. Alex's work primarily focuses on woodworking and material transformations, often incorporating found objects and exploring the intersection of art and religion.Alex discusses his background and early experiences with art, his current work in woodworking and material transformations, and the intersection of his religious studies background with his artistic practice. Alex shares his thoughts on the advantages and challenges of working across different mediums and the importance of...
2023-05-2649 minIndie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I Moviemaker
Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerIFH 658: My Script Can Beat Up Your Screenplay with Jeffrey Alan SchechterToday on the show we have million-dollar spec screenplay writer, director, showrunner, and author Jeffrey Alan Schechter. Jeff has been beating up stories for over twenty years. He is a WGA, WGC, Emmy, and BAFTA-nominated writer, a Gemini award-winning producer, director, and a million-dollar spec screenplay writer.Jeff’s first credits were in action films such as BLOODSPORT II, THE TOWER, and STREETKNIGHT. Turning to his love of family films, Jeff sold his spec screenplay LITTLE BIGFOOT to Working Title Films and then did a rewrite on THE AMAZING PANDA ADVENTURE for Warner Brothers which led to him working on DE...
2023-02-091h 17Strong Songs
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 minJewish Quest
Jewish Quest22 Vayakhel - with Dr Alex SinclairDr Alex Sinclair argues that that the more radical you are theologically, the more conservative you should be liturgically, in this exploration of Vayakhel.--Dr Alex Sinclair is the Chief Content Officer for Educating for Impact. Alex grew up in London, England, and received an M.A., (Oxon) in Hebrew Studies from Balliol College, University of Oxford and a Ph.D. in Jewish Education from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.Alex was a member of faculty at the Davidson School of Education of the Jewish Theological Seminary between 2002 and 2019, and remains a...
2022-02-2022 minJack of All Trades
Jack of All Trades12: MercyIn the season one finale, mercy only comes to those who earn it.JACK OF ALL TRADES is a Faustian Nonsense Original. Check it out and read the full scripts under "transcript" at faustiannonsense.com/jack-of-all-trades , and subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/faustiannonsense . Cast:Jaclyn Seelagy as Jack WithersJoe Cruz as Jose PerezTrevor Schechter as Ilci ScarlassaraAmelia Kinch as Edwith KnightJenna Duncan as MillieSarah Pierpont as KavithaBenjudah Feinen as Morgan
2022-01-0231 minThe Pet Vet Exchange Podcast
The Pet Vet Exchange Podcast54. How Can You Help Subdue Your Pet's Allergies? - Dr. Alex SchechterDr. Alex Schechter joins us to talk about common pet allergies, symptoms that may arise, and what you should do if you think your pet is suffering from stressors in the environment. 
2021-11-1713 minStrong Songs
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 minNot Your Mother\'s Library
Not Your Mother's LibraryEpisode 30: Winter Wish ListThe co-hosts of Not Your Mother's Library celebrate the show's 50th upload! Find out what's on their winter reading wish list. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Disasterology: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis" by Samantha Montano with readalike "Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change" by Elizabeth Kolbert. "The Maidens" by Alex Michaelides with readalikes "Black Chalk" by Christopher Yates and "The Bell Weather Revivals" by Benjamin Wood. "Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, Two Thousand Miles to the Arctic" by Natalie Warren with readalikes "Far Distant Echo: A Journey by...
2021-11-0123 minVegas Revealed
Vegas RevealedLas Vegas Not Slowing Down, Large Events Can Allow Only the Vaccinated | Ep. 82Send us a textThe Governor of Nevada announced events and conventions over 4,000 can allow only vaccinated guests... and that means the masks can come off. Soon after, Allegiant Stadium and the Las Vegas Raiders put out a statement that they will adopt that rule. Several large conventions announced the same. Sean and Dayna break down what's happening with COVID and current mandates in Vegas. Plus, entertainment executive Alex Schechter from SPI Entertainment, talks to Sean and Dayna about how busy their shows have been. They are noticing huge demand and he breaks down why. Former podcast...
2021-08-2127 minNightmares Before Bed
Nightmares Before BedThe Chicago RippersIn the early 80’s Chicago was terrorized by a group that would become known as the Chicago Rippers. Resources: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-ripper-crew-timeline-htmlstory.htmlhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/03/29/ripper-crew-killer-thomas-kokoraleis-paroled-after-37-years-prison/3308889002/ Colindres, Adriana, et al. "Cult Killer's Execution Set for Sept. 18," Chicago Sun-Times. March 29, 1991."Clemency Adds Fuel to Death Penalty Debate," Chicago Tribune. January 12, 2003.Crimmins, Jerry. "Kokoraleis Found Guilty in Rape, Killing." Chicago Tribune. Feb. 12, 1985.Fletcher, Jaye Slade. Deadly Thrills: The True Story of Chicago's Most Shocking Killers. New York...
2021-05-1734 minStrong Songs
Strong 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 minStrong Songs
Strong Songs"Last Goodbye" by Jeff BuckleyThe bells in the church tower chime, so it's time to grab our Telecasters and talk about Jeff Buckley.Specifically, it's time for a deep dive into Buckley's "Last Goodbye," one of the centerpiece songs on his sole studio album, Grace. There'll be spacious drums, grand basslines, spiraling string parts, alternative guitar tunings, and of course, loads of beautiful singing.Artist: Jeff BuckleyAlbum: Grace (1994)Written by: Jeff BuckleyListen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:“Mojo Pin,” "Grace," "Hallelujah" and "Corpus Christi Carol" all from...
2020-04-2959 minStrong Songs
Strong SongsDevo, AC/DC, and a Mystery SolvedIt's time for another Strong Songs listener Q&A, as Kirk goes into the mailbag to answer your most burning musical questions.How does Devo make 11/8 time sound so smooth? What makes one song sound like a train, while another one sounds like a pack of horses? Why does the turnaround of Janelle Monáe's "Make Me Feel" sound so odd? What kinds of effects did Michael Brecker use on his saxophone? How does AC/DC's Angus Young rock the intro to "Thunderstruck" so hard? Those questions and many more... on this ep.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:
2020-04-151h 04Strong Songs
Strong Songs"So What" by Miles DavisOn this episode, Kirk dives in to one of the most influential jazz recordings of all time.As the lead track on Miles Davis's landmark album Kind of Blue, "So What" signaled a new era in jazz harmony, composition, and improvisation. This episode will get into what that actually means, how the tune works, and why the seven musicians who played on Kind of Blue were each such a crucial part of the album's magic.Artist: Miles DavisAlbum: Kind of Blue (1959)Written by: Miles DavisListen/Buy via...
2020-04-0159 minStrong Songs
Strong SongsApril Makes Fools of Us AllOn this episode... a prank.April Fools’ Day has run its course, which means it’s time to update this episode description to accurately reflect what’s in the episode. Hopefully this joke made some listeners laugh, and didn't ruffle too many feathers.The actual full episode on Miles Davis’s “So What” should be live as of this update, and next in your feed.To give credit where it's due:Song: "Never Gonna Give You Up"Artist: Rick AstleyAlbum: Whenever You Need Somebody (1987)Written by...
2020-04-0110 minStrong Songs
Strong Songs"God Only Knows" by The Beach BoysAs sure as there are stars above you, Strong Songs will be here to deliver musical deep-dives straight into your eardrums. This week is no different, as Kirk picks apart Brian Wilson's chamber-pop masterpiece "God Only Knows."The sleigh bells ring, the french horn solos, and The Wrecking Crew lays down the foundation for an immaculate collection of chords and melodies, all placed over a bass line that's as Bach as it is Beach-y. Turns out there's a reason so many people call this the greatest song ever written.Artist: The Beach Boys...
2020-03-1856 minStrong Songs
Strong SongsA Playlist For Trying TimesIt's a pretty stressful time, and I (Kirk) had a feeling some of you might be cooped up, staring at your phones and anxiously checking the news. I'm right there with you.I've found a lot of comfort in music over the last few days, and occasionally, some much-needed distraction. I wanted to try to share that with all of you, so I made a new playlist featuring songs from artists I've talked about on Strong Songs.You can find it here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OYYGNNXWw6lNvYU2OY1Mi?si=5...
2020-03-1310 minStrong Songs
Strong Songs"Sinnerman" by Nina SimoneOh, sinner man, where you gonna run to? To the rock? To the river? To the sea? Well, wherever you run, you'll still be starring in a Strong Songs analysis of one of Nina Simone's greatest recordings.Yes, it's time for Strong Songs' first-ever analysis of a live recording, as Kirk digs in to legendary pianist/vocalist Nina Simone's 1965 interpretation of the traditional spiritual song "Sinnerman." It's time for some syncopated piano, popless grooves, band crash-landings, hand-clap breakdowns, hip hop samples, and one spectacular vocal cadenza.Artist: Nina SimoneAlbum: Pastel Blues (1965)
2020-03-0455 minBeyond The Bubble
Beyond The BubbleBiden's firewall and Bernie's challenge: The state of play in South CarolinaPolitical correspondent Alex Roarty takes Beyond the Bubble on the road to Columbia, S.C., to talk about the primary there with The State newspaper's Mayaan Schechter and Jamie Self. They discuss whether Joe Biden is still the frontrunner in South Carolina, what Bernie Sanders is doing differently than he did four years ago, and why Tom Steyer might have more staying power in the state than many people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-2734 minBeyond The Bubble
Beyond The BubbleBiden's firewall and Bernie's challenge: The state of play in South CarolinaPolitical correspondent Alex Roarty takes Beyond the Bubble on the road to Columbia, S.C., to talk about the primary there with The State newspaper's Mayaan Schechter and Jamie Self. They discuss whether Joe Biden is still the frontrunner in South Carolina, what Bernie Sanders is doing differently than he did four years ago, and why Tom Steyer might have more staying power in the state than many people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-2735 minBeyond The Bubble
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 minBeyond The Bubble
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 minStrong Songs
Strong SongsMuse, Mars, and a MysteryIt's time for the first Strong Songs listener Q&A of 2020, so let's get into it!Kirk answers listener questions on topics like Zeppelin and Cake counting, the decline (and rise) of the saxophone, Muse's approach to vocal processing, whether piano is an "easy" instrument, Bruno Mars's musical magpieism, and in a first, a listener's request that Strong Songs help him solve a mystery.Update 2/25/20: Mystery solved! Fabian's mystery song is "Me, Myself, I" by Joan Armatrading. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with the answer, and thanks as well to Fabian, who did a...
2020-02-1957 minStrong Songs
Strong Songs"Toss a Coin to Your Witcher" from The WitcherWhat's that you say? You'd like a bonus mini-episode all about the cheeseball fantasy earworm "Toss A Coin To Your Witcher"? Well, Kirk is happy to oblige.This mini-sode started as a segment in next week's mailbag episode, but it became involved enough that Kirk decided to spin it out into its own little thing. Hopefully it gives all you Witcher fans out there a better appreciation for why you can't get this song out of your head, and if it gets the song BACK in your head in the process... well, sorry. Or maybe you're welcome?
2020-02-1016 minStrong Songs
Strong Songs"Tom Sawyer" by RushA modern day warrior's mean, mean stride; today's Strong Song has mean, mean pride!Yes, it's time for Kirk to tackle a song by the legendary Canadian rock trio Rush, and what better song than "Tom Sawyer"? Of course, what starts with Tom doesn't end there, as Kirk takes a broader look at Rush's musical legacy, with extra attention for the band's legendary drummer Neil Peart, who tragically died last month.It's a longer-than-usual episode covering a variety of topics, from odd meter counting; to "kite and anchor" solos; to drum snobs; to just what...
2020-02-051h 00Strong Songs
Strong 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
Strong 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...
2020-01-2249 minStrong Songs
Strong Songs"Stairway to Heaven" by Led ZeppelinDo you hear a faint.... bustling? It's coming from your hedgerow. It's not just a spring clean for the May queen... it's a new episode of Strong Songs, straight from the Internet to your eardrums!Yes, Strong Songs is back from the holidays and ready for a lush new year of thumps, pops, sizzles, and higgada-buggadas. On the first episode of 2020, Kirk goes deep into Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," a song that develops with unusual subtlety, from those quiet opening guitar arpeggios to that howling, rocking culmination.Band/Artist: Led ZeppelinAlbum...
2020-01-0857 minStrong Songs
Strong SongsYear One, In ReviewStrong Songs is one year old! In honor of that anniversary, Kirk takes a look back on the year that was, sharing musical highlights from each of the show's 20 single-song episodes.SCHEDULING NOTE: Strong Songs will be off in December, and will return for Year Two on January 8, 2020. If you're a patron over on Patreon, that means you won't be charged for the month of December.That also makes December a great month catch up on episodes you may have missed, share the show with your friends, listen to Year One playlists, and enjoy a...
2019-11-2750 minStrong Songs
Strong Songs"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly PartonIt takes an extremely strong song to top the charts three separate times in three separate decades, but "I Will Always Love You" is just such a song. Written and recorded (twice) by Dolly Parton and then re-recorded in show-stopping fashion by Whitney Houston, the ballad has morphed from a fond farewell to a former mentor, to a theatrical goodbye to a lover, to a soaring ode to the very notions of love and loss. We follow that journey from the beginning, with all the vocal tricks, dramatic line-readings, and epic key changes that were added along the way.
2019-11-1358 minStrong Songs
Strong Songs"Making Christmas" from The Nightmare Before ChristmasWhen the full moon starts to climb, we'll all sing out... it's time to talk about the best stop-motion animated Halloween/Christmas movie musical ever made! Hee hee hee hee heeee!Tim Burton and Danny Elfman's maniacal miniature-musical The Nightmare Before Christmas was unusual when it came out in 1993 and, despite the fact that it went on to became a beloved Disney classic, is still unusual today. The centerpiece ensemble song "Making Christmas," during which the well-meaning but hopeless denizens of Halloween Town attempt to craft their own kind of creepy Christmas, is a crucial turning point...
2019-10-3050 minStrong Songs
Strong Songs"Kiss From a Rose" by SealThere is so much a man can tell you, so much he can say... especially if that man is named Kirk, and the thing he's telling you about is Seal's "Kiss From a Rose." Kirk goes back to the 90s for a close look at Seal's Grammy-winning, Batman-adjacent power ballad and finds a song that's much more interesting than he even remembered. It's an indulgent world of thick counterpoint, long phrases, harp flourishes, and oboe solos, with some of the richest vocal arranging this side of a chamber choir.Band/Artist: SealAlbum: Seal II, 1994...
2019-10-1652 minStrong Songs
Strong SongsFiddle Battles and Bad SaxKirk opens the Strong Songs mailbag to tackle your questions about demonic fiddle playing, lousy sax solos, Led Zeppelin counting, fake-out intros, reverb, children's music, and more.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by the Charlie Daniels Band from Million Mile Reflections, 1979"The Eternal Triangle" by Sonny Stitt from Sonny Side Up, 1959"The Jones Girl" by the Five Satins, 1956"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, 1977"Hot For The Mountain" and "Never Too Late" by Natalie Prass from The Future and the Past, 2018"Destination" by Nickel Creek from A...
2019-10-0255 minDown And Nerdy Podcast
Down And Nerdy PodcastEp 284 - Felicia Day & Supergirl Cast & Producer InterviewsA ton of guests and a ton of TV on this week's show! First, we talk to Felicia Day about her new book Embrace Your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity which is available on October 1st! If that's not enough, we talk to the cast and producers of Superigirl before next week's Season 5 premiere! Hear from Melissa Benoist(SupergirL, Chyler Leigh (Alex Danvers), Mehcad Brooks (James Olsen), David Harewood (J'onn J'onzz), Katie McGrath (Lena Luthor), Jesse Rath (Brainy), Nicole Maines (Dreamer), Andrea Brooks (Eve Teschmacher ), Azie Tesfai (Kelly Olsen) & Executive Producers Sarah Schechter, Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner...
2019-09-271h 02Strong Songs
Strong SongsStrong TV Songs: Animated EditionIt's time for something a little different, as Kirk takes a look at the theme songs from some of the most beloved animated TV shows of all time.This super-sized episode focuses on five different pieces of music, each of which is the theme for a different animated show. It's a ton of music in a variety of styles, full of frantic key shifts, earwormy melodies, bodacious drum fills, and a surprising number of saxophone solos.FEATURED SONGS, IN ORDER:"The Simpsons Theme" by Danny Elfman, 1989"Duck Tales" by Mark Mueller, 1987"Rescue Rangers" by...
2019-08-071h 10WeedWeek
WeedWeek38. Talking Shop with Pot Journalist Amanda Chicago LewisThis week Alex and Donnell speak with cannabis journalist Amanda Chicago Lewis about her work on cannabis patents, social equity programs and predictions for the industry in 2019. Plus, Donny and Alex discuss the testing facility fiasco in Sacramento and what it means for the industry. Recall deals blow to California’s marijuana industry: https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Recall-deals-blow-to-California-s-marijuana-13487748.phpCheck out Amanda Chicago Lewis' GQ article "The Great Pot Monopoly Mystery": https://www.gq.com/story/the-great-pot-monopoly-mystery as well as her latest article for Rolling Stone on 2019 predictions: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/2019-weed-marijuana-cannabis-what-to-expect-774035Follow Amanda on Twitter at...
2019-01-0734 minWeedWeek
WeedWeek25. Are patents bad for weed?This week Alex and Hayley talk with Beth Schechter, from the Open Cannabis Project, about preserving the genetic diversity of cannabis from agricultural patents. Plus, the FDA approves the first marijuana derived drug. And cannabis a CEO resigns after she threatened to call the cops on a little girl.Find out more about the Open Cannabis Project at https://opencannabisproject.org/The FDA approves Epidiolex, the first drug derived from marijuana: http://fortune.com/2018/06/27/fda-marijuana-gw-pharma-epidiolex-whats-next/Alison Ettel, CEO of TreatWell, resigns after a video of her calling the cops on a child went viral: http://fortune.com/2018/06/27/permit-patty-resigns-cannabis/Cannabis Wire...
2018-07-0228 minMyths and Mysteries
Myths and MysteriesEd Gein: Only A Mother Could Love YouEd Gein was a quiet boy who grew up in a small, humble Wisconsin town. The townsfolk knew him as odd, but harmless...until his secrets were revealed. He went on to inspire some of the most enduring works of horror in Hollywood history. This is the story of the Butcher of Plainfield.Resources:"Deviant" by Harold Schechter"Serial Killer Ed Gein" by A&EMusic:Something Wicked by Ross BugdenCircles in the Sky by Cinematic WavesI Can See You by ProwlerMusicUnknown Fear by Darren CurtisHaunted Places by Alex LisiWelcome To Chaos by Ross BugdenFall by Ross BugdenAll used under the...
2017-08-0637 minUI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product Strategy
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyEpisode 67: Building Creative Communities with David SherryWhat does it take to build a great community? Let's learn from the best leaders. Today our special guest is David Sherry, the founder of Death to the Stock Photo. You'll learn the story of their project, what the difference is between a community and an audience, why you need to get personal with your members, and why technical details don't matter. Podcast feed: subscribe to http://simplecast.fm/podcasts/1441/rss in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music. Show Notes Death to the Stock Photo — David's pr...
2017-06-2247 minThe Workflowing Podcast
The Workflowing PodcastEpisode 13: Getting Personal with ClozeVardy takes the reins this week in this conversation with Alex Cote and Dan Foody of Cloze, a web/iOS app that aims to help users focus on the people they communicate with rather than the platforms they use to communicate with them. Links Cloze Cloze for iOS Connect Better with Cloze | Productivityist.com"> Cloze : The Review in The Wall Street Journal Mikes on Mics Episode 55: Checking The Mailbox with Gentry Underwood Follow along with Michael Schechter Visit Schechter’s website at BetterMess.com Subscribe to A Better Mess by RSS or Email Follow Mi...
2013-03-0420 min