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Songs & Stories West VirginiaMichelle FinchamThis week Michelle hangs out in the Songs & Stories Studio with our host Andy and discusses growing up with music, songwriting, and future music releases! Stick around to listen to her live in studio version of “Mountain Honey” you won’t regret it! 2025-05-0958 min
The Back Room with Andy OstroyMI Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson On Her New Book "The Purposeful Warrior", Trump 2.0, And the Fight to Save DemocracyJocelyn Benson is Michigan's 43rd Secretary of State and is running in the 2026 election to be the state’s next governor. She has become one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in ensuring elections are secure and accessible. Her work overseeing Michigan’s 2020 and 2022 general elections earned her national recognition, including the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award and the Presidential Citizens Medal. She also implemented new voting rights for all eligible Michiganders prior to the 2020 election, including the right to vote absentee, and oversaw more than 250 audits after the election, all of which affirmed its integrity and ac...2025-05-0534 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaBrian CottrillAndy and Zach sit down with Brian Cottrill to talk growing up music, influences and his journey in writing, composing and producing music. Tune in for his recently released single “Greedy Dreams”.2025-04-2558 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaMary LinscheidMary makes her way to Shinnston to talk all things folk and bluegrass with Andy and Zach. Check in to hear Mary’s journey in music and check in on the newest with her band “The Wild Shoats” and make sure you hang out for the in studio performance of “Lazarus” which had us covered in goosebumps! 2025-04-1151 min
Andy Frasco's World Saving PodcastDoug BensonAndy Frasco is BACK from his various cruise obligations and high sea follies (hard life, I know) and ready to motivate YOU. Does he have stories that'll make your head spin? Duh. Is the band touring again soon? You betcha. But does he even miss his life back in Denver with his best friend & co-host, Nick?! Well, dear listener, tune in and find out... But most importantly, on the Interview Hour we welcome comedian extraordinaire, Doug Benson! Doug is a legend in so many pockets of entertainment: podcasting, stand up comedy, television, and of course: getting high. Teach us...2025-04-081h 16
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management PodcastPPP 452 | How to Build Bridges Across Divides at Work and Beyond, with Juliana TafurSummary In this episode, Andy interviews Juliana Tafur, the inaugural director of the Bridging Differences Program at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. The conversation explores practical strategies for bridging divides in a polarized world, both in personal and professional contexts. Juliana shares insights from her experiences growing up in a divided Colombia, her work in the U.S. post-9/11, and research on bridging differences. The episode also covers the psychological roots of 'othering' and offers practical advice for fostering connections despite differences. Additionally, resources like the seven-day Campaign for Connection Challenge and the Bridging Differences Pl...2025-04-0341 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaRyan CainRyan Cain visited with Andy at the Song’s & Stories WV Studio to talk life, music and all things vintage. Tune in to hear genuine conversation about songwriting and the journey that is music! 2025-03-281h 21The Back Room with Andy OstroyJocelyn Benson on Standing Up to Trump; Defending the Constitution; Running for Governor; and Her New Book!Jocelyn Benson is Michigan's 43rd Secretary of State and is running to be the next governor of the state in its 2026 election. She has become one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in ensuring elections are secure and accessible. Her work overseeing Michigan’s 2020 and 2022 general elections earned her national recognition, including the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award and the Presidential Citizens Medal. She also implemented new voting rights for all eligible Michiganders prior to the 2020 election, including the right to vote absentee, and oversaw more than 250 audits after the election, all of which affirmed its inte...2025-03-2421 min
Climate ChangedLetters from the Ecotone: Interconnectedness in Ecology and Theology with Rev. Dr. Andi Lloyd and Rev. Andy Nagy-BensonIn this special episode, Nicole Diroff introduces a thoughtful exchange between Rev. Dr. Andi Lloyd, an ecologist and theologian, and Rev. Andy Nagy-Benson, her pastor. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they explored deep connections between ecological science and Christian theology through heartfelt letters. These letters are now compiled in their book, Letters from the Ecotone: Ecology, Theology, and Climate Change.
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Rev. Dr. Andi Lloyd and Rev. Andy Nagy-Benson engage in a thoughtful dialogue about the ecological and theological definitions of self-interest versus the common good. Key discussion points include:
Ecological interconnectedness and the relational essence...2025-03-1825 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaHolly TurkovichAndy and Holly Turkovich sit down to talk musical inspirations, small town West Virginia and songwriting! Stick around to the end for her in studio performance of “Something Stable”. 2025-03-1452 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaAndrew AdkinsAndy and Andrew sit down to talk musical life, love for West Virginia, travel, songwriting and spin a few yarns along the way! Make sure you’re hanging out to the end for his in studio performance of “Elegy” from his unreleased album “Vandalia”. 2025-02-281h 16
America’s Land AuctioneerSafeguarding Your Agricultural Legacy: Expert Estate Planning Strategies for Farmland OwnersUnlock the secrets to safeguarding your agricultural legacy as we sit down with John Benson from Heartland Trust. With potential changes looming over estate tax laws, including the possible sunset of the Trump-era tax cuts in 2026, understanding the implications for estate exclusion amounts is crucial. Through this insightful discussion, we promise to guide you through the essentials of holistic estate planning, ensuring your assets are transferred seamlessly and your financial legacy remains intact. John Benson shares his expert insights on effective estate planning tools specifically designed for farmland owners. We explore strategies such as the Spousal Lifetime A...2025-02-1543 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaCassidy DickensTune in this week for our discussion with Cassidy Dickens. Andy and Zach talk with Cassidy about her musical beginnings, her time writing music in Nashville and her triumphant return to the Mountain State! Check out all the info for her new releases and some of her future plans! Also, check out her in studio live performance of “All I’m Missing”! 2025-02-1456 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaBo Mc$Andy and Zach sit down with the Appalachian Hurricane Bo McMillion for a fun conversation about touring, writing and growing up in WV! 2025-01-311h 00Songs & Stories West VirginiaMatt HatfieldAndy and Matt sit down and talk musical origins, influence, and songwriting. Stick around to the end for a double song closing to the show with his originals “Wade’s Song” and “In Case Nobody Told You”. 2025-01-171h 01Songs & Stories West VirginiaGreg HarrisonAndy and Greg talk networking, the local music scene and all its legends. Greg talks about the new music possibilities in 2025 and finishes the show off with his original song “As Long As We’re Dancing”.2025-01-031h 03Songs & Stories West VirginiaKeith Franklin PhippsKeith comes up from Beckley to talk with Andy and Zach about music, inspiration, and some silliness in the studio. Check out Keith’s original song “On the Drive”. 2024-12-2051 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaRyan ErricksonAndy sits down with Ryan Errickson of Dalchord and discusses all things music and songwriting. Ryan also plays his amazing unreleased original song “Ann”.2024-12-061h 00Songs & Stories West VirginiaRoger RichardsAndy and Roger sit down to talk local music scenes, sad country music, professionalism in the music industry and Roger plays his original song “Treat a Woman Right”. 2024-11-221h 03
Games At Work dot Bize490 — Codename - "Amelia"Photo by Gerald Hartl on Unsplash
Published 18 November 2024
e490 with Michael & Michael — #AI, #AR, #VR, #RR (that’s #RealReality) and a whole lot more!
Michael and Michael start off the show with a discussion on how O2 is employing AI to waste phone scammers time. Check out the video in the show notes below for how dAIsy, the AI grandma works. After a quick discussion on Oasis, an AI generated game, the co-hosts then turn to an interview with professor Greg Benson on the future of coding now that natural language processing (NLP) and large language models can interpret user prompt...2024-11-1835 min
Granite Goodness#23 Willa Coroka: NH Audubon! A 100+ year legacy of environmental stewardship and educationOn episode 23 of Granite Goodness, Andy talks to Willa Coroka (“Sir-Oh-Ka”), who helps him understand that while there are no gorillas in New Hampshire, there is a wide diversity of fascinating, charismatic, and complex wildlife. The two discuss: * Willa’s New Hampshire Roots: Willa, a New Hampshire native, has a deep connection to nature and wildlife that developed from her childhood experiences in Hudson and her love for the Granite State.* Role at New Hampshire Audubon: As a project implementation specialist, Willa oversees education-focused conservation projects, including pollinator gardens in urban areas, funded by local conser...2024-11-121h 28Songs & Stories West VirginiaBriar WilliamsAndy and Briar talk musical beginnings, life struggles, full circle moments and music on the road. Stick around to the end to hear his original song “Riding Shotgun”. 2024-11-081h 01Songs & Stories West VirginiaJamie LesterAndy and Jamie talk everything from small town living and family to artistic mediums, world travel, songwriting and the creative process. Stay tuned to the end for Jamie’s live performance of his song “38th Parallel”. 2024-10-251h 15
Object WorshipChris Benson and the Bogen Challenger PAToday we're joined by Chris Benson of Benson Amps. We're catching up with him after a busy year of releases and Benson Fest, and talking with him about the Bogen Challenger PA that became the first Monarch. This one's a casual conversation, where we take roughly an hour before we get to the object, distracted along the way by discussion of how we interact with the internet, breaking assumptions about the sound of any given component, taking time to play the devices we've created, hot soldering, and getting some absolute gems of wisdom from Chris. It's a great time...2024-10-241h 43
Songs & Stories West VirginiaJohn BrandtJohn Brandt came all the way up from Beckley WV to Bad Magick Music to sit down with Andy and discuss his musical journey and goals, songwriting inspirations and gave us a live rendition of his original song “Judgement”! 2024-10-111h 01Songs & Stories West VirginiaWish AwakeAndy sits down with Leskie and Stephanie Tompkins for a great discussion about songwriting as a couple, the thought behind the name Wish Awake and the journey of being musicians in the local scene. Also check out their live in studio version of “Wait for Night”! 2024-09-271h 08The Back Room with Andy OstroyJoe TrippiJoe Trippi is a pioneer in bringing campaigns into the digital age. As National Campaign Manager for Howard Dean’s presidential campaign, his vision of using the Internet to connect directly with supporters transformed the way campaigns have been waged since. He currently serves as a senior strategist for several nonprofit and corporate clients, is a Sr Adviser to The Lincoln Project, and a Sr Advisor to MI Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. He began his political career working on Ted Kennedy’s presidential campaign in 1980 and has since led efforts on a number of presidential, gubernatorial, senate, and cong...2024-09-1741 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaSilas Hunter MathenyAndy and Silas discuss growing up with music, songwriting with a busy schedule and the first Songs & Stories WV live show. Also, a live performance of “Forward” by Silas Hunter.2024-09-131h 00
The Win Rate Podcast with Andy PaulWhy Have Win Rate Expectations Become So Low?In this episode of the Win Rate Podcast, Andy is joined by an outstanding panel of sales pros, including Steven Benson, CEO and Founder of Badger Maps, Jon Feldman, VP of Sales at anecdotes.ai, and Michael Pedone, Chief Sales Scientist at salesbuzz.com. Andy starts it out with a the reaction he saw from a post on LInkedIn about win rates near 20%. The gets into a deep discussion on why we are seeing this, along with sales effectiveness, qualifying leads, the importance of in-person interactions, the shift towards performative selling, the critical (yet complicated) role of sales managers...2024-09-0459 min
Concerning The Spiritual In ArtWading Through The Cosmic Mush With Emily WeinerIn this episode, I have an enriching conversation with visual artist Emily Weiner. We delve into her captivating work, exploring themes like the archetypes of the collective unconscious, Carl Jung, and Joseph Campbell. We discuss the relationship between universal archetypal spaces and painting, highlighting how art serves as a medium to express symbolic ideas that are often challenging to articulate.
Emily shares her creative process, from the initial stages of her paintings to the intricate creation of her ceramic frames. Our discussion spans various topics, including the intersection of spiritual identity and artistic identity, and the profound...2024-09-021h 07Songs & Stories West VirginiaTucker KnisellTucker and Andy sit down to talk about songwriting, musical influences and playing on the road. Stay tuned for his fantastic original song “In Memory of December.”2024-08-3058 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaGrace CampbellAndy and Grace talk all the music things from School and business marketing and songwriting. She also gives us a look into the dynamic behind her fantastic band! We cap it all off with a live rendition of her song “Cupid’s Sting” and maybe a little sneak peak into something new they’re working on! Check it out! 2024-08-161h 00Songs & Stories West VirginiaRyan BrandenburgAndy and Ryan talk highway miles, handmade guitars, folk music and summer tours. Check out Ryan’s original song “Y'all Be Good, Keep in Touch!”2024-08-0956 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaTruman England Jr.Andy and Truman talk musical inspiration, his first single release and their weekend of live original music in the Mountain State. Also, a live performance of “Burdens” by Truman England Jr. 2024-08-021h 06
為所慾為 WSYWEP71 澳洲台灣影展2024：不敢相信今年還有許光漢！Send us a text還記得去年為所慾為與幾百人一起在澳洲台灣影展觀看許光漢林柏宏主演的《鬼家人》嗎？今年的澳洲台灣影展又要開幕啦，而且今年依然有這兩位男神各自的新片喔！本集Andy遠程連線到在悉尼的Benson：Benson是澳洲台灣影展的總監，他和他的團隊用自己對電影的熱情，在過去的六年裡不斷把台灣電影介紹給在澳洲的觀眾。我們用這一集的對話來好好介紹影展和今年的推薦電影。今年是澳洲台灣影展的第七年，影展的地域版圖更加擴張了！澳洲的各位朋友可以在悉尼，墨爾本，布里斯班，堪培拉，阿德萊德以及霍巴特參與到今年的影展。在選片方面，今年Benson的團隊側重台灣電影的國際合作，也會有代表台灣本土文化的電影和紀錄片，還有鼓勵澳洲本土華人創作的短片，可以說非常多元。在金馬和台北影展大受好評的電影《老狐狸》除了作為本次開幕電影以外，導演蕭雅全還會親自來到悉尼進行講座和QA。如果你只是喜歡看台灣帥哥演員，今年也不會失望：不只有許光漢和林柏宏，包括陳柏霖，李銘忠，張孝全，林哲熹，阮經天，劉冠廷等這些優秀的男演員都會出現在今年的電影裡喔！台灣電影一直都有其獨特的氣質，在過去的十年裡，台灣電影更是從數量與品質上都更上一層樓，在自由表達的空間裡進行各種類型的探索。澳洲台灣影展也會在未來繼續帶給澳洲觀眾這些優秀的作品，那就讓我們來繼續期待下去吧！2024澳洲台灣影展的購票鏈接和相關資訊可以參考以下網站：影展完整Program和購票：https://www.taiwanfilmfestival.org.au/影展instagram：https://www.instagram.com/taiwanfilmfest/影展X：https://x.com/TaiwanFilmFest_---👀 你可以通過以下方式關注和支持「為所慾為」：給 Andy 買一杯咖啡在 YouTube 上關注我們並開啟訂閱小鈴鐺在 Instagram (@wsyw_podcast) 直接與 Andy 互動加入豆瓣小組認識更多有為酷兒加入我們的 Telegram 群組在 Apple Podcast 和 Spotify 給我們五星好評📮 如果你也有讓人讚不絕口的故事，歡迎發郵件與我分享：wsyw.podcast@gmail.com安全性行為也請定期篩檢：墨爾本性防所網站 / 悉尼 -a[TEST] 篩檢機構---🎹 「為所慾為」主題曲由來自墨爾本的設計師及音樂家 Jacob Zinman-Jeanes 編寫與製作。歡迎通過 Instagram (@romancingthetones) 來追蹤他的音樂創作。Our theme music is created by Jacob Zinman-Jeanes, a Melbourne based interaction and graphic designer, illustrator and musician. Check out his music on Instagram (@romancingthetones).2024-07-161h 11Songs & Stories West VirginiaAndy BensonScott interviews our Host and Founder of Songs & Stories West Virginia Andy Benson. Andy talks about his musical journey, the founding of Songs & Stories and plays his original song “St. Louis”. 2024-07-051h 22Songs & Stories West VirginiaScott ConradMeet the production team for Songs & Stories West Virginia! Andy and Scott talk about Scott’s musical history, songwriting and the man behind the mic at Neurotic Audio. 2024-06-2848 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaAustin GlaspellAndy and Scott hang out with their dear friend Austin Glaspell, talk songwriting, good times, the local music scene and Austin plays a brand new original song called “Highway Child”. 2024-06-2158 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaJared MillerAndy and Scott sit down with Jared Miller of Motorcycle Drive-By. We talk Jared’s history in music, songwriting coming up in different music scenes and the music business in 2024. Check it out! 2024-06-141h 04Songs & Stories West VirginiaSamuel JamesAndy and Scott sit down with their friend Samuel James this week to talk growing up around music, his new single release, life as a young career musician and the inside scoop on songwriting methods. Stay til the end to hear his emotional song “Been There Too”. 2024-05-101h 07Songs & Stories West VirginiaElla WheelerAndy and Scott dig into conversation with the PA native Ella Wheeler about her music education, navigating the Morgantown music scene and the details of her songwriting. 2024-04-2655 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaJosh FolmsbeeAndy and Scott sit down with Josh Folmsbee of Josh Folmsbee and The Crooked Roots. Join in on the conversation from songwriting to booking gigs and past podcast adventures! 2024-04-191h 14Songs & Stories West VirginiaRI HLAndy and Scott have their first hip hop related episode with local MC, RI HL. We talk growing up with music, live performances and hear a brand new untitled track from RI HL! 2024-04-1247 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaEmmy of the MountainsAndy and Scott talk with Emmy of the Mountains about folk music, ban telepathy, poetry and solidarity! Listen for a live performance of her original song “Mountain Momma”.2024-04-051h 02The Back Room with Andy OstroyJocelyn BensonJocelyn Benson is Michigan's 43rd Secretary of State, and has become one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in ensuring elections are secure and accessible. Her work overseeing Michigan’s 2020 and 2022 general elections, earned her national recognition, including the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award and the Presidential Citizens Medal. She also implemented new voting rights for all eligible Michiganders prior to the 2020 election, including the right to vote absentee, and oversaw more than 250 audits after the election, all of which affirmed its integrity and accuracy.
At 36 she was appointed dean of Wayne State University Law...2024-04-0100 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaShannon JonesAndy and Scott talk to Shannon about her start in writing music, her touring days, and what she’s working on now! 2024-03-2957 minSongs & Stories West VirginiaVerdeant Band (Chloe & Bryce)Andy and Scott talk to Chloe & Bryce about songwriting, the West Virginia Music scene, Taylor Swift and hear a live Performance of their newest release “Cowboy”. 2024-03-1555 min
FraudKastSNAP Fraud in the 21st Century with Guests Dawn Royal and Andy McClenahanSNAP, welfare, or food stamps, regardless of the name they all point to benefits designed to feed the underprivileged. Fraud has existed almost from the first day of the program’s inception back in 1939. SNAP has dramatically expanded over the decades, with a current national budget of $127 Billion. SNAP cards are now being cloned, with fraudsters getting away with millions, and the legitimate beneficiaries requesting repayments by the states. This episode of the FraudKast looks at the SNAP program and the challenges associated with running such a large national program with millions of beneficiaries, and how fraud is taking plac...2023-11-2839 min
The Cone of Shame Veterinary PodcastCOS - 231 - A Pet Health Platform to Save Your Team TimeDr. Jules Benson and Dr. Andy Roark discuss the launch of the Nationwide Pet HealthZone, an innovative online platform that offers personalized pet health information. Dr. Benson shares the platform's origins, the importance of data for clinical intervention, and its practical applications in improving pet owner-veterinarian conversations. They explore the significance of accurate cost estimates for conditions and hint at exciting future developments for the platform, emphasizing its role in enhancing pet health and strengthening the bond between pet owners and veterinary professionals.
This episode is brought to you by Nationwide Pet Insurance.
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Nationwide Pet HealthZone: https://www.thepethealthzone...2023-10-2423 minThe Cone of Shame Veterinary PodcastCOS - 231 - A Data - Driven Tool For Educating Pet OwnersDr. Jules Benson and Dr. Andy Roark discuss the launch of the Nationwide Pet Health Zone, an innovative online platform that offers personalized pet health information. Dr. Benson shares the platform's origins, the importance of data for clinical intervention, and its practical applications in improving pet owner-veterinarian conversations. They explore the significance of accurate cost estimates for conditions and hint at exciting future developments for the platform, emphasizing its role in enhancing pet health and strengthening the bond between pet owners and veterinary professionals.
This episode is brought to you by Nationwide Pet Insurance.
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Toplines and Tales149 - Characters in Livestock - David BensonFrom a top stockman to one of the most successful breed CEO’s, David Benson has been involved in Charolais cattle, both man and boy. We have a chat about his early years with the breed as well as his reflection on what he and the breed has achieved during his 29 years at the helm of such a great society.
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Concerning The Spiritual In ArtAn Uplift With Audrey StoneIn this episode with visual artist, Audrey Stone, we discuss her meticulous approach to her paintings and the importance of beauty in art. We dialogue about the power of color and its influence on our emotional experience, along with her deeply personal relationship to her abstract work. We also talk about the power of something being “hand-made” and how in this accelerating digital age, the analog processes still hold an immense amount of value.
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Audrey Stone received her MFA from Hunter College and her BFA from Pratt Institute, both in painting. She st...2023-08-1652 minThe Cone of Shame Veterinary PodcastCOS - 207 - The Data Driven Future Of Vet MedDr. Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about the power (and scarcity) of big data in veterinary medicine. They discuss how medical data is currently being collected in clinics and by pet insurance companies, and how this data can be harnessed to achieve better clinical outcomes while increasing access to care. Jules and Andy discuss the requirement for artificial intelligence to be trained on large data sets, and Jules explains how he thinks data collection inside veterinary practices will look in 10 years.
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