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Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Atim Udoffia and Brad BuchananAtim Udoffia is the first guest on the program, detailing her storied career in theatre. She speaks on her upcoming event, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's As You Like it which will show the weekends of August 22nd and August 30th at the CLARA auditorium in Sacramento. Brad Buchanon is the second guest of the hour. Buchanon discusses chess, his medical memoir, and excitingly his upcoming novel Spy's Gate. He shares his writing process, some of the thematic inspirations for the novel, including The Queen's Gambit, and the self-titled poem for his next poetry collection.Atim Udoffia i...

2025-08-1553 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Robin Ekiss, Keith Ekiss, and Santi Elijah HolleyOn the 8/6/25 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Partners Robin Ekiss and Keith Ekiss are the first guests on the program. A former colleague of Dr.Andy’s, Robin reflects on her time at UC Davis, mentored by poets such as Sandra McPherson and Sandra Gilbert. Keith discusses his recent book, Burial Fragments, which co-won the Barry Sparks Poetry Prize for 2024 from Gunpowder Press. He describes the collection as his “San Francisco book report,” documenting change in the city since the dot-com bubble. They then both share poems, with Robin reading “The bird of God.” and...

2025-08-0752 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Allison Proffitt and Joseph FinklemanOn the 7/30/25 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Allison Proffitt joins the show to discuss her upbringing in music and upcoming performances in Sacramento. Proffit outlines how her upbringing in Illinois, and transition to California helped develop her artistic sensibilities and practices. She details the Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento’s iteration of Dracula; or the town of Sibiu, which will show at the 24th Street Theater in Sacramento on August 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17, 2025. Proffit then sings a song, “Corpus Christi Carol,” specifically the Benjamin Britten setting. The next guest of the hour is Joseph Finkelman, who describe...

2025-07-3141 min

Diary Of A SysAdmin Cloud Skills, Content Creation & Cardio – Andy Jones IT JourneyIn this conversation, Andy Jones shares his extensive journey in the IT field, starting from his early days in web development to his current role focusing on cloud technologies and Intune. He discusses the importance of continuous learning, mentorship, and the evolution of technology, particularly AI and its implications for IT professionals. Andy also reflects on his experiences with YouTube content creation and offers valuable advice for aspiring IT professionals, emphasizing the need for balance between work and personal life.00:00 Introduction to Andy Jones and His Journey04:59 Career Evolution and Learning Journey09:26 The Impact of...

2025-07-291h 01 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Danielle Collins and Dave BolesOn the 7/23/25 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Danielle Collins joins the program to discuss her journey as a burnout survivor. Because of her lived experience with burnout, Collins returned back to school to learn more about coaching others through the ongoing crisis. From their research, coaching experience, and their own journey, Collins wrote the book Work Comes Third:Eradicating Burnout in Overwhelmed Leaders and Their Weary Employees, a rally cry for those faced with burnout. Collins shares the themes of her book, explaining how to manage workloads and set boundaries with demanding bosses. Th...

2025-07-2449 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Dane Cervine and Joseph FasanoOn the 7/16/25 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dane Cervine joins the program to discuss how his meditative writing process has changed over time. He discusses the difference between his two recent releases, At Home in the [Burning] World, which reads like a nonfiction travel book, and Nine Volt Nirvana, a poetry collection. Cervine then shares samples of his work, a sample of Adela Najaro’s work, and praise for his and Adela’s writing group, Emerald Street Writers. Joseph Fasano is the next guest on the program. Fasano reflects on his training as a poet...

2025-07-1755 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Jamil Jan Kochai, Naomi J. Williams, Eve ImagineOn the 7/9/25 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Jamil Jan Kochai joins the show to discuss his upcoming reading at CapLit and his recent release, The Haunting of Hajji Hotak. Kochai details how his writing about Afghanistan and Sacramento grow with distance and in parallel to each other. He also discusses the writing process more broadly, and how that encompasses being a receptive learner. The next guest on the show is Naomi J. Williams, who further details the genesis of CapLit and their upcoming events. Williams discusses how CapLit goes about choosing novels that co...

2025-07-1058 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Richard Loranger, Jeffrey Bryant, and Terry TierneyOn the 7/2/25 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Richard Loranger describes the creative panic that they have felt over the past couple years, taking on projects in many media, including podcasting and product naming. Along with these outlets, Loranger discusses writing in multiple genres and leading multiple workshops. Loranger shares three poems from an unpublished chapbook centered around the writing process, “The Truth,” “Your Body,” and “Bowery Poetry Club.” The next guest on the show is Jeffrey Bryant, the forthcoming author from Cherry Pie Press, which emerged from publisher Natasha Dennerstein in wake of the United Sta...

2025-07-0353 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Heather Bourbeau, Tim Kerbavaz, Breanna Garman, and Morgan StrongOn the 6/4/25 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Heather Bourbeau joins the show to discuss her most recent release, Monarch, detailing that she spends a lot of time outside to better understand the protective lands which she writes about. Bourbeau then reads two poems, “Consequences: Cascades that Skew National Monuments,” and “Steelhead at Devil’s Gulch.” The next guest on the show is Tim Kerbavaz, who joins the show to recount his career as a Technical Producer and founder of Talon AV. He discusses his experiences building a queer-owned business in Yolo County, and the importan...

2025-06-0554 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Allison Field Bell, Stephanie Roberts, and Diane FrankOn the 5/28/25 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:UC Davis alumna Allison Field Bell discusses her upcoming, debut poetry collection ALL THAT BLUE, thinking through themes of sexuality and womanhood. Field Bell shares her journey in academia, starting as an undergraduate in Davis, California, then transitioning as an MFA student at New Mexico State University, and now as a PhD candidate in Creative Writing and English Literature at the University of Utah. She then reads two poems from the collection, “O’Keefe Country” and “Garden.” Stephanie Roberts is the next guest on the show, and she refl...

2025-05-2955 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Eve West Bessier, Kevin Smokler, and Grant FaulknerOn the 5/22/25 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Eve West Bessier joins the program to talk about her New Mexico poetic endeavors. She shares details about her two most recent collections, both poetic micro-essays: Poems Before Breakfast (2023), and The Road Home (2024). Bessier shares two poems “The Clothes Translation Hope” and “This Labor Mess.” The next guest is Kevin Smokler, who discusses his new book, Break the Frame: Conversations with Women Filmmakers, published by Oxford University. Smokler conducted 24 career-length interviews for this book, focusing on the successes of these women throughout their careers directing films. The last g...

2025-05-2251 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Mary Mackey and Robert NykodymOn the 5/14/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Mary Mackey joins the show to discuss her poetics, the planet, and how to preserve hope and joy in the face of catastrophe. In her new book In This Burning World: Poems of Love and Apocalypse, Mackey imagines what life may be like as the climate changes, and how that will move us to mobilize as people. Through her poetic series, she outlines how creating places where grief cannot enter, participating in collective activism, and fostering appreciation of the earth can help offset the impending fear an...

2025-05-1553 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Barbara Ruth Saunders, Veronica Jarboe, and Indigo MoorOn the 4/23/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Barbra Ruth Sanders joins the show to speak on the publication of her debut collection. Hearing Voices. Ruth Sanders states that the collection took years of work and contains poems that touch on family, places from the past, and hearing voices. She shares two poems, one that closes the book, “Wayfinding at Pere Lachaise,” and another, “Ode to Wicklow Mountains,” before delving into a discussion surrounding her vivid imagery. The next guest of the program is Veronica Jarboe, who discusses her recently published chapbook Dragon Girl. Jarboe sha...

2025-04-2445 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Eric Paul Shaffer and Julia B. LevineOn the 4/9/25 edition of Dr.Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Eric Paul Shaffer joins the show to discuss his upcoming and recent book publications, Free Speech and Green Leaves. Shaffer recounts his time at the University of California, Davis and discusses his most recent collection, written in two long sequences. Shaffer then praises Coyote Arts Press and reads a poem, “Watch for falling rocks” and two verses that can be sung along to The United States National Anthem. Julia B. Levine is the next guest on the hour, and details her upcoming reading on April 17th at the...

2025-04-1048 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Clarence Major, Professor Anne Schilling, Seo Nguyen, and April OssmannOn the 4/2/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Clarence Major joins the show to discuss his storied career as a writer and his upcoming release, Four Days in Algeria. He shares a poem from the collection titled “Closed on Sunday” before the next guest, Professor Anne Schilling joins the show. Professor Schilling details the upcoming play which is coming to the UC Davis Campus, “Diving Into Math with Emmy Noether,” which will play at the Wyatt Theater, April 9th at 6 P.M. The next guest of the hour is Seo Nguyen, who outlines some exciting u...

2025-04-0356 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Allison Proffitt, Chris Hennessy, Isabelle SatoOn the 3/26/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Allison Proffitt joins the show to discuss the duality of her scientific and artistic practices. She details the upcoming event "ASSEMBLAGE: A Concert of Music Featuring Rare and Intriguing Instruments" which will feature seven newly commissioned works, highlighting the guzheng, shakuhachi, duduk, glass harp, kamancheh, and taiko drum. Proffitt then shares lyrics to “Mantra” by Santiago Veros. Chris Hennessy is the next guest of the program, and he shares exciting news about his upcoming memoir Touched by Hannah. He shares a sample from the manuscript before the la...

2025-03-2748 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Michael Todd Gallowglas and Carol Lynn Stevenson GrellasOn the 3/19/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Michael Todd Gallowglas joins the show to discuss his upcoming reading and storytelling event at the John Natsoulas Gallery. On Thursday March 20th at 7:00 P.M., Gallowglas will be reading from his new book, The Re-Imagined Princess, a book that combines poetic narrative and storytelling. Gallowglas also shares a poetic section from his new book, and touches on his storytelling practice along with writing in multiple genres. The next guest on the show is Carol Lynn Stevenson Grellas. She discusses the recent publication of her two bo...

2025-03-2046 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Pia Baur, Will Alpers, and Grant FaulknerOn the 3/12/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Pia Baur joins the show to speak on her recent essay “Every Day Anew” which touches on her lived experience with epilepsy. The essay was recently chosen for the Felice Buckvar Prize for Nonfiction and will be published in the Bellevue Literary Review this Spring. Baur then details her colleague Elizabeth Mitchell’s upcoming horror-sci-fi anthology called "The Claw Machine," which Baur will be contributing to. Will Alpers then joins the show to discuss his upcoming workshop, where he will teach prospective authors about self-publishing their work. He...

2025-03-1348 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Ethan Gallogy and Connie PostOn the 2/26/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Ethan Gallogy joins the show to discuss his award-winning novel The Trail, which follows two character’s journeys on the John Muir Trail. Gallogy shares his experiences on the John Muir Trail, stating that a month straight in the wilderness was an unforgettable experience. He reiterates the importance of being disconnected from technology, and outlines some of the traits of the novel's main character Gil. Gallogy then imparts some advice about how to go about hiking, seeking out trails, and joining hiking groups. Connie Poet then call...

2025-02-2745 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Denisha Coco Blossom and Anthony Xavier JacksonOn the 2/19/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Denisha Coco Blossom joins the show to discuss how she aims to uplift the world with poetry. She cites music as an influence of her early poetics and reflects upon her journey from open-mic nights to becoming a published author. She then shares a poem from her book The Makings of a Project Queen titled, “Welcome to Opportunity” about her time at the University of California, Davis. Blossom then explains her role in Sacramento-Area Youth Speaks, where she inspires the community and individuals alike through sharing culturall...

2025-02-2047 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Heghnar Watenpaugh and Alex GershmanOn the 2/5/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Professor Heghnar Watenpaugh joins the show to discuss the 2025 Templeton Colloquium in Art History, which will explore the need for protection of cultural heritage around the world. Watenpaugh outlines the scope of Cultural Heritage within art history, while also describing some of the immediate threats to Cultural Heritage such as unwise development, climate change, and intentional destruction from war. Professor Watenpaigh also shares how speakers at the event will approach the issues from the lens of archaeological materials and as art critics. The next guest on the...

2025-02-0656 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Katharine Burnett, Mariam Ahmed, Maya Sinha, and Sheryl J. Bize-BoutteOn the 1/29/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:The first guest on the show, Katharine Burnett, joins to speak on the Global Tea Institute’s (GTI) 10th Anniversary Colloquialism. The theme for the colloquialism is tea and peace, as one of the institute’s initiatives is to bring community together. Mariam Ahmed then joins the show to discuss the release of her newest poetry collection, Hidden Parts. Ahmed explains why she defines herself as a California poet, and details some of her publication process. She then shares a poem titled, “You belo...

2025-01-3053 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Jordan Rice, Lissa Provost, Read ForrestOn the 1/22/25 Edition of Dr Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Jordan Rice joins in to talk on her writing life, meditation, reading habits, and award-winning poetry. She describes the voices of her poems as echoes of other works she adores, as well as linguistic cornerstones of her diction that help her find a starting point in a poem. Rice then shares a poem, “Lost Body.” Next Lissa Provost, Director of the San Francisco Writers Conference, calls into the show. Provost outlines the agenda for the 2025 SFWC, including publishing workshops, panel discussions, and the world's longest (allegedly) open m...

2025-01-2349 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Oliver Jones and Katy BrownOn the 12/18/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Professor Oliver Jones joins Dr.Andy in a discussion about Christmas, family, artistry, and the best movies of 2024. Jones reiterates the importance of December in film culture, as many great movies tend to be released during the holiday seasons and before large film festivals. He shares that one of his favorite movies of the year, “Dìdi (弟弟),” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival among other great films. Jones outlines some similar themes between what he felt were the best films of the past year, before detailing some of his...

2024-12-2045 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Cami DuMay and Tim KahlOn the 12/11/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Cami DuMay phones in to discuss her move to Austin, Texas in pursuit of her MFA where she has written 41 poems this past semester. She describes her warm feelings for the Davis writing community and its instrumental effect on her undergraduate writing journey. DuMay outlines how the variety of workshop voices is helping shape her poetic practice, before sharing two poems, “Infancy” and “What Would You Give to Be So Hungry.” The next guest on the show is Tim Kahl, who has a...

2024-12-1236 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Julia B. Levine, Naomi Janowitz, Dyson SmithOn the 12/4/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Julia B. Levine phones in to describe her feelings upon receiving the Poet Laureate Fellowship from the American Academy of Poetry. She outlines tomorrow night's event at the John Natsoulas Gallery, where students from Davis Junior High will be reading their own original poetry that Levine helped workshop. Levine then shares one of her student's poems titled, “Be More Like a Cockroach” from 16 Rivers Press’s Seeds of Hope Collection, which contains poems from the middle schoolers. The next guest on the show is Professor Naomi Janowitz...

2024-12-0650 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour of Kay Miller, Anthony Robles, Anthony Xavier Jackson, and Nancy Miller GomezOn the 11/13/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:The GTFO poetry collective composed of Kay Miller, Anthony Robles, and Anthony Xavier Jackson join the show to discuss the release of their inaugural GTFO Journal, An Anthology of Sacramento Poets. Anthony Robles discusses GTFO’s goals of bringing the community together by giving local authors publication opportunities. Kay Miller shares some of their favorite Sacramento metro area open mics. Anthony Xavier Robles gives insight into the publication process and an event at Self Designs Art Gallery this Wednesday. Kay Miller then shares a poem, “It’s 9:30 P...

2024-11-1453 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Julia B. Levine and Natalie ShaperoOn the 11/6/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Julia B. Levine joins Dr. Andy in conversation after her 2024 Pushcart Prize win, stating the gratitude and shock she felt upon winning. She then shares high praise for her peer Murray Silverstein, who will be reading with her at the Poetry Night Reading Series on November 7th, 2024. Levine then shares a poem centered around joy titled “The Dove.” She also recommends John Murillo’s collection Kontemperary Amerikan Poetry. The next guest on the show, Natalie Shapero, phones in to discuss her upcoming reading at Shields Library, and her...

2024-11-0647 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Vincent Kobelt and Sarah PapeOn the 10/30/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Vincent Kobelt calls in to share about his upcoming reading at the Kings and Queens of Poetry event in Sacramento. Kobelt discusses his undergraduate experience at UC Davis and how he came about poetry in academia. He cites discussing work among his classmates in a Sandra McPherson poem as a main mechanism that helped him grow as a young writer. He then reads a poem “Allentown,” a recently authored piece. Kobelt also describes the poetry album he released last year, A Pinch of Salt. Sarah Pape is the...

2024-10-3144 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour William O’Daly, Dr. V.S. Chochezi, and Patrick GrizzellOn the 10/23/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:William O’Daly calls in to discuss his love of reading poetry to live Jazz. Specifically, he talks about his upcoming reading, at which he will be sharing poems from his latest release, The New Gods. O’Daly shares a poem about his daughter’s graduation, “Handout” before sharing the exciting news that he is transitioning away from his occupation to focus on living a life even more committed to writing. Dr. V.S. Chochezi is the next guest on the show. She describes the background of her mother...

2024-10-2452 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Tim Hunt and Michael Todd GallowglasOn the 10/16/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Tim Hunt joins to share about his post-retirement writing habits, outlining that since retiring from the academy his poetry has not changed: rather, he just has more time to write. Hunt discusses the publication of his newest collection, Western Where, citing his California roots as a throughline throughout his work. He then shares two poems, “Rachel Lindsey Walks the Roads of Kansas Offering Poems for Bread” and “Rodeo Ride.” Thereafter, Michael Gallowglass phones in to discuss his upcoming reading at the John Natsoulas Gallery, where he is featuri...

2024-10-2136 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Leslie MadsenOn the 10/9/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Leslie Madsen joins Dr.Andy in an extended conversation about her career and their shared background as onetime graduate students at UC Davis. Madsen shares how she embraces her sense of impostor syndrome because of her nonlinear career path as a multidisciplinary scholar and educator. She describes the intersection and differentiation between her undergraduate and three graduate degrees. Madsen also delineates the effect the COVID-19 had on her work practices. She and Dr. Andy also discusses the impact Generative AI has had on pl...

2024-10-1044 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Tom Trudgeon and Robert J. BlakeOn the 9/25/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Tom Trudgeon phones in to discuss the intersection of poetry and technology. Trudgeon asks Dr.Andy about the history of the podcast and how the program’s goals have evolved over time. He then explains his career as a UX content designer, where he tries to create webpages with familiar and instructive language to optimize user experience. Trudgeon then shares how his background as a poet influences his practice in his profession before reading a poem, “Category 853.” Emeritus professor Robert J Blake is the next guest on the s...

2024-09-2653 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Joseph Finkleman and Lauren Renee FraustoOn the 9/4/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Yolo County poet Joseph Finkleman calls in to discuss two-voice poems. He describes the process behind these poems, stating that he utilizes the tension between different speakers as a tool in his art making. Finkleman states that he uses dialogic traits, such as the ways couples finish each other's sentences, to inspire his poetic practices. He then shares a poem, “The Sacred Plans of Small Spaces” which was a fan favorite at the Natsoulas Gallery. Laura Renee Frautso is the next guest, and discusses her experience as a r...

2024-09-1246 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Gabrielle Myers, Carl Whithaus, and Jane BealOn the 8/28/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Poet Gabrielle Meyers joins Dr. Andy to discuss her incremental writing habits along with the release of her new release Break Self: Feed. She shares a poem from the collection titled “Spring Agrodolce” and describes the pastoral origins of her collection. She then shares a poem titled “Everything We’ve Ever Loved Must and End Die and Reverse.” The next guest on the show is Carl Whithaus. He joins Dr. Andy in a discussion of the life and career of late UC Davis Lecturer John Boe. They recall...

2024-08-2953 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Rhony BhoplaOn the 8/7/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Rhony Bhopla joins in to discuss her feelings after winning the 2024 Pacific University Alumni Association’s Emerging Leader Award. She describes the gratitude she holds for her community that has recognized her for her hard work. Rhony then shares her thoughts on the important intersection of poetry and politics, and delineates ways to approach such rhetoric through the arts. Dr. Andy and Rhony then have a conversation about the many roles an instructor takes on and activism on college campuses. Dr. Andy delivers a brief story abou...

2024-08-0852 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Laura Bertolini, Dave Boles, Tim Kahl, Vicki CarrollOn the 7/31 of Dr.Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Italian poet Laura Bertolini makes her return to Davis and discusses publishing her book in which she describes the people and experiences from her life in Davis. She then reads a poem titled “Breaths of The Night” in Italian and its English translation. Dave Boles joins to discuss the publication of this year's VOICES anthology. He describes the process of collecting poems for this specific issue to commemorate the late DR Wagner. Tim Kahl dials in to share how he went about deciding to submit a poem to thi...

2024-08-0149 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Leanne Schwartz, Stella Beratlis, and Dave NachmanoffOn the 7/24/24 edition of Dr.Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Leanne Schwartz describes how she crafts her emotional, complex, and visceral young adult novels while still hitting her assigned deadlines. She shares a sample from her book A Darker Shore.. Stella Beratlis discusses how her career as a librarian informs her poetic verse, detailing how she often reads obscure reference books to inspire poetic ideas. She argues that poets can use their toolkits to write unique historical fictions, and shares a poem about a founding father of California’s central valley visiting current day Modesto, California. Dave...

2024-07-2545 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Susan Kelly-DeWitt and Michelle BittingOn the 7/3/24 edition of Dr.Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Susan Kelly-DeWitt discusses her various inspirations for her new book Frangible Operas, citing loss and aging as two thematic pillars for the collection. Susan also gives an insight into her writing process, then reads a poem about her adolescence in Oahu, titled “Poem After The War.” She read two more pieces, “Teaching Poetry in Prison,” and “Confluence,” while also elaborating on the validity of answering questions with poems. Michelle Bitting cites California native Joan Didion and Polish scientist Marie Curie as muses for her new book Dummy Ventrilo...

2024-07-1155 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Dorinda Wegener and Rina PalumboOn the 7/3/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dorinda Wegener discusses the growth and organization of her newly released collection, Four Fields. She shares a poem written for her father. Much of her work begins with an image from the natural wold, and frequently helps her process pain. Wegener then reads a poem she wrote for her daughter as she was growing up. Rina Palumbo hones her love for the experimental into the curation process of the journal Th...

2024-07-0454 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Todd CirilloOn the 6/26/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Todd Cirillo discusses how his residence in New Orleans shapes his creativity and writing style. He then shares a poem. Cirillo elaborates on the creation of his newest book Disposable Darlings, and its careful design. He then reads two more poems from this selection. Dr.Andy closes out the episode by reading some of the writing he posts on Substack and sharing a Gary Snyder reading.Todd Cirillo has been called “the...

2024-06-3050 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour William Hartwick and Tim KahlOn the 6/12/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:William Hartwick describes his latest publication, The Invisible Backpack: A Life of Courage, as a product of healing. It is a combination of three journals that showcase his signature rhythmic writing. He then reads two poems from his book. Tim Kahl explains the role of music in his poetic background, including using sound design to support his poems. He then reads a poem titled, “The Map of Prediction.” Kahl concludes the episode by sharing more inform...

2024-06-1251 min

Photography Side Hustle Flash Limits and Back Button Focus - Ask Andy #2Episode 161 - What to do when flash doesn't work and the benefits of back button focus.Simon d'Entremont's YouTube ChannelThe Transcript page - https://photographysidehustle.com/161ConvertKit - Set up a free account with a list of up to 1,000 emails.Photoshop for Photographers course: https://photographysidehustle.com/photoshop-for-photographers-course/Cloud Backup - Back BlazePlease leave a voice message for Andy at SpeakPipe.com Ask a question and get on the podcast, you know it makes sense.Join the Facebook Group and ask as many que...

2024-06-0912 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Joe Mills and Connie PostOn the 6/5/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Joe Mills states his perspective on generative AI in poetry and his upcoming summer class called “Living Poetry.” Mills explains his writing methods, the importance of giving yourself time as a writer, and the relative effectiveness of morning pages. He then reads a poem about democracy. Connie Post reads a poem from her chapbook Broken Metronome. Post discusses the influence of poetry on younger generations and expresses her feelings about climate change. She th...

2024-06-0653 min

Photography Side Hustle Ask Andy #1Episode 160 - Printing - Nikon D3400 - Getting everything in focusHyperfocal Distance & Depth of Field CalculatorsOMNI CalculatorCIC DoF CalculatorDoF SimulatorDoF Master (mobile)PhotoPillsThe Transcript page - https://photographysidehustle.com/160ConvertKit - Set up a free account with a list of up to 1,000 emails.Photoshop for Photographers course: https://photographysidehustle.com/photoshop-for-photographers-course/Cloud Backup - Back BlazePlease leave a voice message for Andy at SpeakPipe.com Ask a question and get on the podcast, you know it...

2024-06-0313 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Maria Breaux, Katy Brown, and Sandré Henriquez NelsonOn the 5/29/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Maria Breaux discusses her recent grant to write a book in honor of her brother, Davis Breaux. She intends to write about his time as a student and dancer, his spiritual awakening, and his time in Davis. She will be holding an event at Davis community church in the fellowship hall at 5:30 pm on June 3rd to remember David. Katy Brown explains the importance of finding community and listening to other voices. Dr. Andy and Brown discuss their favorite pl...

2024-05-3053 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Jared Stanley, Cami Rothmuller, and Silas WanjeOn the 5/22/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Jared Stanley explains his decision to use a common phrase with many meanings to title his most recent book of poetry, So Tough. Stanley mentions the theme of air in his poems, which were written in 2021 during the pandemic, rampant wildfires, and the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. He then reads a few poems from his book and shares the importance of ongoing writing and notebooks that he implements as an...

2024-05-2350 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Sharani Ramesh, Lee Brunkhardt, Yuetong Lin, Sinéad Rushde, JakeJohnson, and Alex IkumaOn the 5/8/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Sharani Ramesh, Lee Brunkhardt, and Yuetong Lin join the podcast to discuss their upcoming Bike Scavenger Hunt. This is a project for their design class that incorporates the field of paleobotany, community involvement, and creativity through the thematic storyline and hint booklets. Sinéad Rushe explains her unique reimagining of Hamlet that is being shown at the Wyatt Pavilion Theater. Rushde portrays her rendition of the classic play with a six-person cast, three of which play Ha...

2024-05-1053 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Jeri Howitt, Nooneh Gyurjyan, and Robi CastanedaOn the 4/17/24 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Jeri Howitt begins the podcast episode by sharing her love of reading, which inspired her to found the reading series Stories on Stage Davis. This recurring event showcases the stories of emerging and established authors to make the art of storytelling more accessible through visual means. The storytelling frequently intersects with the art in the Pence Gallery, where this event takes place. Nooneh Gyurjyan is the next guest and she discusses her role as Editor in Ch...

2024-04-2350 min

Hospitality Leadership Podcast - Restaurant and Hotel Leadership.Gamify Your Leadership with Liam Jones from PillaIn this podcast episode, I welcome back Liam Jones from Pilla to discuss new ways of managing the working process in the hospitality and retail sectors. We discuss Liams four-step management model that leads employees from a direction state to being independent, targeted, and rewarded, ultimately leading to high-performing teams. Liam also introduced Pilla as it aims to enable managers to automate tasks, measure performance, and gamify work for their teams, thereby improving productivity and operational efficiency. Find out more about the management model here.

2024-02-2249 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Oliver Jones and D.R. WagnerOn the 12/27/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy is joined by one of the most featured guests of the podcast, his brother Oliver Jones. The two talk movies, the best theaters for cinematic experiences, and underappreciated films. Oliver Jones mentions some of his top films of 2023 before they segue into the topics of teaching, academics, and basketball. This episode also features the late D.R. Wagner from a previous episode of the podcast. Wagner shared his affinity for late night writing and interacting with the realm of fantasy. He...

2023-12-2856 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Elana K. Arnold, Mischa Kuczynski, Eli Payne MandelOn the 12/6/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy is visited by this week’s featured readers for the Poetry Night Reading Series, Elana K. Arnold and Mischa Kuczynski, and an additional guest, Eli Payne Mandel. Elana joins the podcast first, discussing her gratitude for the success of her most recent novel, The Blood Years. She shares her perspective on achieving readership and her philosophy as a translator of teen experiences into words. She then reads a few pages from her book. Next, Mischa...

2023-12-0757 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Terran Fielder, Colin Minigan, Michael French, and Claire JonesOn the 11/8/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy is joined by Terran Fielder, Colin Minigan, and Michael French to discuss their upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s comedy “As You Like It” beginning on November 16th in the Main Theatre of Wright Hall. Terran Ryan is the first guest, who speaks about finding the intersection between accessibility and Shakespare through their performance as Rosalind, a character that rejects the binary and comes into their own as a man. We then hear a demo of a melancholy song, composed by Colin...

2023-11-091h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour D.R. Wagner, Dave Boles, and Sean VanderaaOn the 10/18/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy welcomes the two featured poets of the week: D.R. Wagner and Dave Boles. Wagner kicks off the hour by sharing his affinity for late night writing and interacting with the realm of fantasy. He loves to abandon logic and the expected, as well as to explore the many different voices he uses when writing poetry. He then shares a love poem from his new book Vigils. Dave Boles explains his process of working visually first before finding the words. He especially practices methods th...

2023-10-1959 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Lisa Rosenberg and Helaina FloresOn the 10/4/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:UC Davis alumna Lisa Rosenberg begins the episode by exploring her joint interest in Physics and Creative Writing, both of which she pursued during her time as an undergraduate. She sees a connection between Physics and Poetry as they both involve work with symbolic language, levels of meaning, and means to express the wonder of the universe. Rosenberg discusses the rewards of her position as Poet Laureate and the opportunities granted to her to connect with her community. She then reads a poem titled af...

2023-10-0554 min

Hospitality Leadership Podcast - Restaurant and Hotel Leadership.MondayManifest - Troy Hooper on Culture, Investing in People and AuthenticityIn this week's MondayManifest, I take a look back on my chat with Troy Hooper.In this Manifest, we discuss;How investing in people can lead to better customer service, higher employee morale, and increased profits;How a strong culture can help to attract and retain employees, and create a positive environment for guests, and;How it is important to be clear and honest about what your business is about and what it standsfor, for both employees and guests.Related: Find The Full Episode With Troy Hooper HereWe also discuss the importance of leadership, training, and development. They argue that...

2023-09-2510 min

Hospitality Leadership Podcast - Restaurant and Hotel Leadership.Unlocking the Future of Hospitality: Talent, Mentorship, and Adaptation with Phil StreetIn today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Phil Street, the host of Hospitality Meets... Podcast and a leading recruiter in the UK's hospitality sector, join us for an amazing conversation about the challenges of recruiting and retaining in the hospitality industry.In this episode we discuss;The current challenges in attracting and retaining top talent in the hospitality industry and why it's a universal issue, not just a sector-specific one;How mentorship has shaped Phil's career and why it's a cornerstone for anyone looking to succeed in the industry, and;Gain insights into what the future holds for the hospitality...

2023-09-2245 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Richard Loranger and Greg CarterOn the 9/20/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy’s first guest is writer and performer Richard Loranger, who discusses being a provocateur, not experiencing a static self, and paying attention to the spoken part of poetry. He reads a poem from his new chapbook Mammal. Poet Greg Carter talks to Dr. Andy about the San Francisco scene, giving a voice to jazz, and losing all of his poems. He shares a Beat-style poem. Dr. Andy tells us about the 6th Davis Storytelling Extravaganza, which will take place on Sunday, September 24th from 2:15 to 5...

2023-09-2157 min

Hospitality Leadership Podcast - Restaurant and Hotel Leadership.How to Be A More Flexible, Adaptable Leader?In today's fast-paced world, the ability to adapt is more crucial than ever - even more so in the hospitality industry.This episode explores the concept of Adaptive Leadership and my philosophy that this is the only true style of leadership that serves you in all phases or periods.Whether you're a young leader in tech, finance, or any other industry or a seasoned professional in the hospitality sector, this episode offers actionable insights to help you thrive in times of change.What You'll Learn:The Importance of Adaptive Leadership: Why the traditional 'command and control' style of leadership is...

2023-09-1912 min

Hospitality Leadership Podcast - Restaurant and Hotel Leadership.NEW MondayManifest - Shawn Walchef on true 'Digital Hospitality'Welcome to our Monday Manifest, the first of a special cut of one of our most engaging episodes, where today we delve into the concept of 'Digital Hospitality' with one of my mentors (even if he doesnt know it) Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ.Discover how the brick and mortar realm of the hospitality industry is evolving into the digital age and why every business must adapt to survive.If you're a hospitality business owner or professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights tailored just for you including;Digital-First Approach: Understand the importance of having a digital-first mindset, optimizing...

2023-09-1811 min

Photography Side Hustle Mastering Manual Mode FrameworkIn episode 116 - How to master shooting in manual mode using a simple framework.Links to this Episode are here: https://photographysidehustle.com/116PhotoPillsPhotoshop for Photographers course: https://photographysidehustle.com/photoshop-for-photographers-course/Cloud Backup - Back BlazePlease leave a voice message for Andy at SpeakPipe.com Ask a question and get on the podcast, you know it makes sense.Join the Facebook Group and ask as many questions as you like.Visit PhotographySideHustle.com and you get access to all the downloads, including the Prici...

2023-07-3120 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Holly Mitchell, Kyle Patrick Hamilton, and Cami RothmullerOn the 6/28/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Poet Holly Mitchell discusses their new book Mare’s Nest, its central ideas, places, and themes, and their process of distilling them cohesively. She shares two poems from the book, explorations of the lives of Kentucky horses. Dr. Andy shares an abecedarian poem inspired by Mitchell’s, and a second impromptu poem is soon brought on by a PSA about forests. Poet and flavor researcher Kyle Hamilton joins Dr. Andy in the studio to talk about their work with flavor and senses, their new book To All My...

2023-06-2959 min

Hospitality Leadership Podcast - Restaurant and Hotel Leadership.Is Coaching For Me? With Andy JonesNot everyone in the restaurant or hosptiality industry understands the benefits of working with a coach.In today's episode we are taking a look at some of the barriers that people put upwhen it comes to deciding whether they want to work with a coach.We also take a look at some of th elonger term benefits that coaching can bring you, your people and your organisation.Want to Change Your Business Culture? Learn the strategies you need right here on our Culture Change Accelerator.WANT TO WORK WITH ANDY? Jump on a FREE strategy session here to see how...

2023-06-2824 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Lois P. Jones, William O'Daly, Anastacia-Renee, and Juna BrothersOn the 5/17/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Four excellent guests! First, poet and radio host Lois P. Jones talks with Dr. Andy about her radio show Poets Cafe and the hidden figures who elevate artists to their full potential, then shares a poem on the latter subject. Quadruple threat (poet, translator, writer and editor) William O’Daly shares thoughts on mythopoetic poetry and translating Pablo Neruda, then a poem from his new book The New Gods. Poet Anastacia-Renee discusses her new book Sidenotes from the Archivist, finding the balance between community and personal growth, and...

2023-05-181h 02 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Randall Mann, Peter Glanting, Adam Bessie, and Lucy MurreyOn the 5/10/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Writer Randall Mann joins the show first to discuss his brand new book Deal, his poetic relationship with San Francisco, finding possibilities for poetry through formalism, and sourcing inspiration from a balanced life. He reads the title poem from Deal. We then hear a recording of W. H. Auden reciting his poem Journey to Iceland. Comics author Adam Bessie and illustrator Peter Glanting talk about their new book Going Remote, including their collaborative process and the performance of a live comic reading. Poet, trends analyst and pr...

2023-05-111h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Denise Hoffner, Caroline Smadja, and Lisa RosenbergOn the 5/3/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy’s first guest is community activist and performer Denise Hoffner, who tells us about Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, a Winters Theatre production she’ll be a part of this weekend. Poet, writer, and teacher Caroline Smadja joins next to talk about thinking in multiple languages, finding community, and getting inspired. She shares two poems offering different landscapes for grief. Finally, former Poet Laureate of San Mateo County Lisa Rosenberg lets us in on her literary beginnings at UC Davis and her synthesis of science and poetry...

2023-05-041h 01 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Evan White, Joe Mills, and Oliver JonesOn the 4/19/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:It’s fundraiser week at KDVS! Between reminders of how to donate and the sweet swag you can get for pledging, Dr. Andy and guest co-host Evan White talk French movie trivia, sports, artificial intelligence, Olive Garden, and more. Early in the hour, UC Davis professor Joe Mills phones in to share a poem. Film critic Oliver Jones joins later with thoughts on radio and film appreciation. It’s an hour of bell-ringing, chit-chatting, and celebration.Support student-run radio at UC Davis! To donate to KDV...

2023-04-2059 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Hugh MacKenzie and Kupiri Ackerman-BargerOn the 3/1/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy and his first guest, alien hunter and exhibit designer Hugh Mackenzie, take a conversational romp through all things paranormal, including the extensive paranormal entertainment offerings of the Encounters UFO Xperience pop-up museum in Davis. Later in the hour, we hear from UC Davis Associate Dean of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Kupiri Ackerman-Barger about her work mitigating medical disparities, the practice of cultural humility, and building a bridge to readers when writing her book on health equity.Piri Ackerman-Barger is associate dean fo...

2023-03-021h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Robert Thomas, Beverly Burch, and Connie PostOn the 2/15/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy and poet Robert Thomas discuss Thomas’s new book, Sonnets with Two Torches and One Cliff, including his approach to sonnetry, themes of unconventional jealousy, and the diminished attention span of modern writers and their readers. He shares a poem using the familiar and human to convey an alien longing. Next up is writer Beverly Burch, who tells us about her new book Leave Me a Little Want, its themes of hunger, and how it emerged from our zeitgeist of impending catastrophe. She shares a po...

2023-02-161h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Alyssa Ney, Susan Kelly-DeWitt, and Teresa Pham-CarsilloOn the 2/1/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy’s first guest is UC Davis philosophy professor Alyssa Ney. Ney discusses a philosophical worldview informed by quantum entanglement, the subject of her book The World in the Wave Function: A Metaphysics for Quantum Physics and her upcoming Book Chat. Next, poet Susan Kelly-DeWitt shares the abecedarian title poem from her 2022 poetry collection Gatherer’s Alphabet and tells us about the Tule Review, including why and how to submit. Later, writer Teresa Pham-Carsillo talks Poetry Night, her submission process, and how her editorial role as a U...

2023-02-021h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Teresa Pham-Carsillo, John Dorsey, John Langreck, and Cristina DeptulaOn the 12/28/22 edition of Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy’s first guest is Pushcart-nominated fiction writer and poet (and UC Davis alum) Teresa Pham-Carsillo, who shares musings on accountability buddies, her day job as a marketing ghostwriter, and her current inspirations, then reads a pandemic poem (published in Poetry) reflecting on our unsettling “march towards stillness.” Poet John Dorsey joins Dr. Andy next to talk sourcing inspiration, geographical poetry, and the process behind his new book Maple Leaf Zen. He then shares a poem. Later, United States Chess Federation Master John Langreck lets us in on...

2022-12-291h 05 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Oliver Jones and Stephen SouzaOn the 12/21/22 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Entertainment and culture writer Oliver Jones joins us from Los Angeles to share movie reviewer wisdom, including his top films of the year. Former Davis city councilman Stephen Souza brings vacation news from Hawaii, political news about a struggling Ukraine, and a special winter solstice poem. Finally, continuing a December tradition, Dr. Andy reads two holiday poems.Oliver Jones has spent the past 20 plus years writing about culture, social justice and breaking news for top magazines and websites. As a staff writer for People ma...

2022-12-221h 00

Hospitality Leadership Podcast - Restaurant and Hotel Leadership.How to Create A Great Workspace For Your Customers with Beckie Jones of Reef.Students and remote workers have traditionally used coffee shops and cafes as workspaces, but now other hospitality businesses are getting in on the act.Join me in this conversation as I chat with Beckie Jones from Reef, about how hospitality businesses can attract people to work from their premises - and make more money too.Book Your Place On Our Next Live Webinar Here!PartnersThank you for supporting our sponsors at The Cafe Hustle Podcast!Our title sponsor is RotaCloud: Find out how you can transform your people management and give your management team practical insights into labour cost over...

2022-12-1931 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Beth Suter and Andrew HemmertOn the 12/14/22 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Davis poet Beth Suter tells us about her journal submission process and her new book Snake and Eggs. She shares two poems from the book exploring nature and the gift of family history. Colorado poet and editor Andrew Hemmert talks geographical poetry in a deteriorating world, then shares two poems from his new book Blessing the Exoskeleton, an effort to elegize certain vulnerable cities before their climatological destruction. Finally, we hear a short essay from Dr. Andy’s weekly blog, this edition spotlighting a special Dr. Andy...

2022-12-151h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Katie Peterson and Donald Hall RecordingsOn the 11/30/22 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy interviews poet and UC Davis professor Katie Peterson! Peterson talks with Dr. Andy about her most recent book; about the ways that lines, images, and poems come to her; and the process by which she discovers refrains rather than designating them. She then reads us a poem (with a refrain), titled “The Night,” a perpetual inquiry into endings and beginnings. Later, we hear select recordings of Donald Hall speaking about his entry into poetry and his experiences meeting with T.S. Eliot. Finally, listeners get a s...

2022-12-011h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Joe Mills, Miranda Phinney, and Felicity ArtemisOn the 11/23/22 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy’s first guest is Joe Mills, whose odd yet delightful Thanksgiving tradition inspires discussion of how constraints foster creativity. Mills then shares a Thanksgiving poem ironically preaching freedom from Thanksgiving. Miranda Phinney, first-year Physics major and student of Dr. Andy’s Bravery Studies class, reads us an original poem. Performance poet Felicity Artemis speaks with Dr. Andy about her mission to inspire visions of a hopeful future, then shares the second Thanksgiving-themed poem of the hour, a fiery exploration of the holiday. Finally, we hear a...

2022-11-2400 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Erika Chong Shuch, Michael French, and Bravery Studies StudentsOn the 11/16/22 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:It’s a full house! Dr. Andy’s esteemed first guest is Erika Chong Shuch, 2022 Granada Artist-in-Residence at UC Davis. Shuch discusses working with students in a devised process, and expanding the “creativity prompts” of stage directions into full-fledged narratives, for The Fall Show. Next, UC Davis arts administrator Michael French shares upcoming events in the arts, heeding the calls of Davis-area listeners wanting some extra creative enrichment. Finally, students Luke Albert, Amber-Elise Harris, Abbie Hoi, Aria Liang, Geetika Mahajan, Bianca Mondragon, Viviana Padilla, Maeta Phoupraseut, Alondra Ra...

2022-11-171h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Suzanne Frischkorn, Emily Granger, and Maya SimkinOn the 11/9/2022 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Acclaimed poet Suzanne Frischkorn talks to Dr. Andy about authors who inspire her, her search for her cultural identity, and the ways these topics are illuminated in her newest poetry collection, Fixed Star. We then hear two reflective and beautiful sonnets from Fixed Star. In the second half of the show, listeners get to overhear a live midterm whereby students from Dr. Andy’s first year seminar Bravery Studies: Three Poems A Week must read their own poems aloud to the Poetry and Technology audience. Emily Gran...

2022-11-101h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Joshua McKinney and Matthew ChronisterOn the 11/2/22 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy talks to his first guest, poet Dr. Joshua McKinney, about pandemic poetry, carving out time for hobbies, and how he hunts for new and exciting words. McKinney shares two poems, the first promising us a “lexical beatdown,” the second taking us back to the creation of one of the oldest known artworks. Joining Dr. Andy in the second half is poet and teacher Matthew Chronister, who shares his inspirations, his influences, and his projects, which include a poetry book about assisted living and a grandp...

2022-11-031h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Lauren Scharhag and Patrick GrizzellOn the 10/26/22 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy talks to author and poet Lauren Scharhag about a new five-stanza poetry form and its invitation for reflection in poet and listener alike. Scharhag shares a poem in said form, brimming with expressive imagery, then a shorter poem about a personal struggle. Later, Sacramento arts all-rounder Patrick Grizzell joins us to celebrate the very Sacramento Poetry Day he helped develop! Grizzell shares provocative poetry and related musings. Finally, listeners get a taste of the Poetry Night Reading Series through a sampling of Dr. Andy’s we...

2022-10-271h 01 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Katherine Factor, Michael French, and Augusta FunkOn the 10/19/22 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy’s first guest is poet, editor, educator, and Choose Your Own Adventure author Katherine Factor. Discussing her award-winning poetry book A Sybil Society, Factor describes “playing language as an instrument,” writing poetry in mythic tradition, and teaching young readers to move through life creatively. UC Davis arts administrator Michael French drops in to inform us of upcoming events in the arts and fondly remember Broadway luminary Angela Lansbury. Finally, Augusta Funk, upcoming featured poet at the Poetry Night Reading Series, talks inspiration and shares an evoca...

2022-10-201h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Joe Mills, Linda Scheller, and Wendy SilkOn the 9/21/22 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:Dr. Andy and Dr. Joe Mills discuss staying curious, and the cost of all the “free” bonuses their daughters have enjoyed in college. Mills ushers in the new school year with a hopeful poetic vision of a college-aged Hamlet. Linda Scheller bares her teacher’s heart in moving works from her new book, Wind and Children. Dr. Andy and Scheller consider a poet’s flow of inspiration and vocabulary of symbols. Finally, Wendy Silk shares the hottest upcoming Davis music-enjoying opportunities, and then bursts into song (at Dr. And...

2022-09-221h 01 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour BL Blanchard and Angie Trudell-VasquezOn today’s episode, Dr. Andy is joined by two inspiring writers! First, we hear from author BL Blanchard. BL Blanchard is a graduate of the UC Davis Creative Writing Honors Program and was a writing fellow at Boston University School of Law. She is a lawyer and enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan but has been a long time resident of California. She is the author of her new book “The Peacekeeper.” Dr. Andy asks her about this paradigm-shifting novel which envisions what we cal...

2022-06-121h 00 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Michael French, Harry Houdini, and Wendah AlvarezOn today's episode, we hear from a handful of guests of the arts!First, Dr. Andy catches up with his old friend Michael French of the Arts Department. They talk about French's recent trip to the Big Apple, some current ongoing arts events in Davis, and transition into French's current marketing project: the upcoming "Death and Harry Houdini" Musical taking place June 2nd and 3rd at 7pm in the Wyatt Pavilion. Dr. Andy speaks with director of the performance Lisa Quorismo, and Keaton Wooden, the creator, about the production process and turning a play into a...

2022-06-021h 01 $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Matt Mason and Steven SeidenbergOn today's episode, Dr. Andy speaks with two authors Matt Mason and Steven Seidenberg.Matt Mason is the Nebraska State Poet and Executive Director of the Nebraska Writers Collective. He runs poetry programming for the State Department, working in Nepal, Romania, Botswana and Belarus. Mason is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize for his poem “Notes For My Daughter Against Chasing Storms” and his work can be found in numerous magazines and anthologies, including Ted Kooser’s American Life in Poetry. The author of Things We Don’t Know We Don’t Know (The Backwaters Press, 2006) and The Baby Th...

2022-05-261h 01

Hospitality Leadership Podcast - Restaurant and Hotel Leadership.The Importance of Independent Hospitality Businesses with Liam Jones of Foursquare Group and An Hour With An Indie PodcastIn today's episode of The Cafe Hustle Podcast, I talk with Liam Jones, host of An Hour With An Indie Podcast and Founder CEO of Foursquare Group. Foursquare Group is all about helping independent hospitality businesses manage their compliance and operations through their product, Pilla .Pilla includes a free online document library where you can creat and customise a range of documents but also provide a customisable management diary which is sent out to your business, updated, every 12 weeks. In today's episode, we chat about;What an indie business is and why they are so important to our economy;How th...

2022-04-2559 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Tess Taylor, Noah Warren, and Rob SalasOn today’s show, Dr. Andy hears from several renowned poets and a playwright, as well as some upcoming local events taking place in Yolo County. First, internationally recognized poet Tess Taylor talks with Dr. Andy about the human truths held in poetry from hearing it in the classroom vs. remotely on Zoom, and the underlying humanity it offers in a world returning (somewhat) to in-person instruction. Taylor reads from her book Rift Zone and talks about growing up in California and her identification with it. Later in the show...

2022-04-2159 min $Dr. Andy\'s Poetry and Technology Hour$

Dr. Andy's Poetry and Technology Hour Guests Joseph Mills and Jane BealOn today's episode, Dr. Andy interviews an author of 7 books of poetry, Professor of Humanities and Writing Joseph Mills with his new book "Bodies in Motion" which is available on April 14th at press53.com. Mills and Dr. Andy talk about how to properly officiate weddings with style, dancing, and then poetry about dancing with Mills reading from his new book! Later in the show, Dr. Andy's colleague of the University Writing Program, scholar of Medieval literature, poet, and author of 20 books is guest Jane Beal. Dr. Andy and Beal talk about Beal's life work and research, an...

2022-04-151h 00

Hospitality Leadership Podcast - Restaurant and Hotel Leadership.Introduction to The Cafe Hustle Podcast and it's Host, Andy Jones.Hi, and thank you for joining me at The Cafe Hustle. In this introduction episode, I will introduce myself, Andy Jones, and tell you about my background and why I founded The Cafe Hustle Podcast. I will also let you know who the podcast is for, what to expect from the episodes and how often episodes will be published.5 Strategies for Developing Your Mindset.SponsorTrainual Trainual is your one-stop-shop for centralising all your business processes, checklists, policies and company information, saving you money on onboarding, training and scaling your business. Visit Trainual and use promo code CAFEHUSTLE for a free tri...

2022-01-3107 min

Le Pod Le Pod - Ep 18. Andy Jones (Focus Wales)Yes, yes! Welcome, welcome to episode number 18 of Le Pod. As festival season finally raises its weary head after a COVID induced siesta, we decided to sit down with the co-founder of one of Wales' foremost music festivals, Focus Wales. With our guest Andy Jones at the helm, Focus Wales takes place each year across the venues of Wrexham, hosting over 250 acts and putting on numerous conferences and learning opportunities to help those bands along the road to super stardom...or something like that. As always, if you like what you hear please like and subscribe to...

2021-06-081h 11

Photography Side Hustle IntroductionThe 1st episode! This is the introduction with me Andy Jones introducing myself and running through what I have planned. If you're new to photography and need help, tune in every week and get answers to your questions.Support the showPhotographySideHustle.com - SpeakPipe - Facebook Group

2021-05-0409 min

Gold Pictures Everything in Seven Stories 7: The Third OutpostStory Seven from "Everything in Seven Stories" by Andy Jones.In a time when we've successfully colonised the solar system, we've also lost something precious. Elliot must race against time - and the authorities - to bring it back.

2021-04-1050 min

Gold Pictures Everything in Seven Stories 6: The Fat CanadianStory Six from "Everything in Seven Stories" by Andy Jones.A private detective in Nevada picks up the case of his dreams. But it soon turns into a nightmare.

2021-04-0330 min

Gold Pictures Everything in Seven Stories 5: The Next StageStory Five from "Everything in Seven Stories" by Andy Jones.It's the moment the world has been waiting for: Signs of life from another planet. But are we really ready?

2021-03-271h 10

Gold Pictures Everything in Seven Stories 4: Ring of the FishermanStory Four from "Everything in Seven Stories" by Andy Jones.Rome rejoices as a new Pope takes the throne. But this new Vicar of Christ can't stop fighting demons of doubt.

2021-03-2051 min

Gold Pictures Everything in Seven Stories 3: Chester's SecretStory Three from "Everything in Seven Stories" by Andy Jones.A kind old man leaves Jack a cheap painting in his will. Little does Jack know, the painting contains clues that unlock a mind-blowing mystery.

2021-03-131h 11

Gold Pictures Everything in Seven Stories 2: Why We FightStory Two from "Everything in Seven Stories" by Andy Jones.A battle-ready young man prepares for war to protect the country he loves. But it's never quite that straightforward.

2021-03-0642 min

Gold Pictures Everything in Seven Stories 1: AntidoteStory One from "Everything in Seven Stories" by Andy Jones.A young woman uncovers the sinister truth about a dangerous chemical weapon in the heart of New York City.

2021-02-271h 09

Gold Pictures Refuge CafeA young man is involved in a car crash on a dark country lane. Thankfully, a nearby café provides a place to recover. But the man running the place isn't all he seems...A new audio drama from Andy Jones.

2021-02-2025 min

Transformative Principal Awesome Professional Development with Andy Greene - Transformative Principal Episode 015 Sponsor: Sanebox Web Site Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey Follow @TrnFrmPrincipal on twitter! Like Transformative Principal on Facebook Show Notes Andy Greene is a transformative principal at Candlewood Middle School. We talk mostly about professional practice and professional development. Andy is a master at these two things. I learned so much from Andy, and I am so thankful he took the time to speak with me. Here are some bullet points from our...

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