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The Deal with Animals with Marika S. Bell135. What We Hear When We Listen: Exploring Intuitive Bonds with Animals with Maribeth Decker (S15)Send us a textEpisode 3 of series 15: Animal Communications TranscriptFrom energetic impressions to emotional insights, Maribeth shares how she supports guardians through behavioral challenges, end‑of‑life transitions, and the deep bonds we form with our animal companions. Maribeth Coye Decker is an intuitive animal communicator, energy healer, and retired U.S. Navy lieutenant commander. After becoming a Reiki Master, Maribeth discovered her ability to connect intuitively with animals — a skill that grew into her life’s work. She now helps people understand their animals’ em...
2026-01-1247 min
Mochila de juego31 - Mazogonías: Jugando con cartas III (S03E12)¡Fin de trayecto en nuestro largo viaje al centro de las cartas!
Cerramos un tríptico más por sus regiones más abstractas y difíciles de perfilar: la poética de las cartas apiladas. Mazos que son mundo, mundo que son mazos: carta sobre carta sobre carta, una adolescencia, un territorio explotable, una realidad dada la vuelta, expuesta, vulnerable. Ser-en y ser-con nuestras barajas, desplegarnos sobre la mesa, ver cómo los universos nacen en taquitos bifurcados. Una despedida hecha de infinitos comienzos.
Obras mencionadas:
- I Was a Teenage Exocolonist - Northway Games, 2022
- Stacklands - Sokpop Collect...
2025-04-203h 00Mochila de juego31 - Mazogonías: Jugando con cartas III (S03E12)¡Fin de trayecto en nuestro largo viaje al centro de las cartas!
Cerramos un tríptico más por sus regiones más abstractas y difíciles de perfilar: la poética de las cartas apiladas. Mazos que son mundo, mundo que son mazos: carta sobre carta sobre carta, una adolescencia, un territorio explotable, una realidad dada la vuelta, expuesta, vulnerable. Ser-en y ser-con nuestras barajas, desplegarnos sobre la mesa, ver cómo los universos nacen en taquitos bifurcados. Una despedida hecha de infinitos comienzos.
Obras mencionadas:
- I Was a Teenage Exocolonist - Northway Games, 2022
- Stacklands - Sokpop Collect...
2025-04-163h 00
The Movie Score20: GladiatorThis week on The Movie Score, we’re taking a look at one of the most iconic films of the last 20 years: “Gladiator,” starring Russel Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. We discuss this film’s weighty themes, incredible dialogue, massively epic score…and we briefly debate which is the better film, “Gladiator” or “Braveheart.” As always, don’t forget to submit your answer for “Guess the Movie Line” to themoviescore20@gmail.com!
2021-09-1030 min
The Movie Score19: The PrestigeAnd we're back! After a short but unavoidable hiatus, we're taking a closer look at one of Christopher Nolan's earlier films, "The Prestige," the story of two professional magicians obsessed with outdoing one another. This may be a dark story, but it is certainly well-told--and while we may strongly disagree on our final ratings, we certainly enjoyed our discussions about its themes, characters, and musical score. As always, don't forget to submit your answer to "Guess the Movie Line" to themoviescore20@gmail.com!
2021-08-2636 minThe Movie Score18: Black WidowThis week we're postponing our planned discussion of "Beauty & the Beast" to a later episode and focusing instead on Marvel's latest (and long-awaited) installment, "Black Widow." Join us as we discuss the movie's themes of family and forgiveness, its unique look and feel, and how its score compares with others in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As always, don't forget to submit your answer to "Guess the Movie Line" to themoviescore20@gmail.com--OR message us on our Anchor page!
Show notes: Maribeth's giveaway (https://maribethbarber.com/2021/08/02/giveaway-operation-lionhearted-advanced-reader-copies/)
The Go Creative Show (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...
2021-08-0340 minThe Movie Score17: Captain America: Civil WarWe'd planned on comparing the animated and live-action adaptations of "Beauty and the Beast," but Maribeth came down with a stomach bug...so another Barber sister, Carolyn, joined Ben on the podcast this week instead! Join us as we take a closer look at one of Carolyn's all-time favorite movies, "Captain America: Civil War"--and as always, don't forget to submit your "Guess the Movie Line" answer to themoviescore20@gmail.com.
2021-07-2235 min
Podcast Archives - Matthew ClarkMaribeth Barber, The Defiance of Laughter
Maribeth Barber
“I’m a small-town Southerner captivated by the tales of underdogs, homebodies, and royalty. When I’m not blogging or writing novels, I’m reading, gardening, and collecting figurines of my favorite fictional characters on my family’s hobby farm in Louisiana.”
Online presence:
A Writer’s Tale (blog): maribethbarber.com
“The Movie Score” podcast with Maribeth’s brother, Ben
Current/upcoming projects:
You can find all of Maribeth’s articles for the The Cultivatin...
2021-07-1911 minThe Movie Score16: Inception"An idea is like a virus, resilient, highly contagious. The smallest seed of an idea can grow. It can grow to define or destroy you." This week on The Movie Score, we're taking a closer look at one of our all-time favorite films, Christopher Nolan's mind-bending "Inception." Join us as we discuss its themes, its characters, and the incredible soundtrack composed by the musical genius, Hans Zimmer! As always, don't forget to submit your "Guess the Movie Line" answer to themoviescore20@gmail.com.
Inception trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hP9D6kZseM
2021-07-0930 minThe Movie Score15: Movies We Want to SeeThis week on "The Movie Score" we did something a little different: rather than reviewing a movie, we shared our own lists of all the movies (and shows) we WANT to watch! Some are upcoming releases, some are currently in theaters, some are in pre-production...and at least one of them was released close to twenty years ago. From "Indiana Jones 5" to "The Young Woman and the Sea," from "Jurassic World: Dominion" to "Black Widow," we just had a lot of fun anticipating our enjoyment of these stories.
2021-06-2236 minThe Movie Score14: UpThis week on The Movie Score, we take a closer look at one of Pixar's greatest masterpieces: "Up," the endearing story of the elderly widower Carl, his intrepid kid-companion Russell, and a house kept afloat by thousands of balloons. We discuss the themes of this beloved story, along with the vivid color schemes--and we even introduce a new segment, "Scoring the Score!" As always, don't forget to submit your answer to "Guess the Movie Line" to themoviescore20@gmail.com.
Show notes: Check out our brother's tribute to Carl and Ellie (https://www.youtube.com...
2021-06-0828 minThe Movie Score13: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlThis week on The Movie Score we remedy a problem we unintentionally discovered in our last episode: Maribeth has never seen the first "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie! Now that she's finally watched it, we take a deep dive into this iconic, hilarious adventure and examine its historical background within the Disney empire, its vivid characters, and its swashbuckling themes. And as always, don't forget to submit your "Guess the Movie Line" answer to themoviescore20@gmail.com!
2021-05-2530 minThe Movie Score12: 1917This week on The Movie Score we're taking a closer look at one of Ben's new favorite films: 1917, the semi-fictional story of two young soldiers in WWI tasked with a dangerous mission--one that will determine the fate of an entire regiment. As always, don’t forget to submit your answer to “Guess the Movie Line” to themoviescore20@gmail.com! You're in a race against time and your fellow listeners, so send in your guess before it's too late!
Show Notes: Daniel Williams' Instagram: https://instagram.com/daniel_the_williams
2021-05-1135 min
We're Only HumanHuman Benefits for a Human Workforce with Maribeth Bearfield on We're Only Human"What I see is that we're no longer working from home. We're living at work. And so how do we help employees work differently?"Maribeth Bearfield, Chief Human Resources Officer, Bright Horizons We're Only Human -- Episode 114 In the last year, employers have struggled with how to support workers in a rapidly changing environment. Even today as some things change, others stay the same. During this episode, Ben talks with Maribeth Bearfield about how she looks at the human side of benefits that her team offers the workforce. L...
2021-05-0635 minThe Movie Score11: The Blind SideIn this week’s episode of “The Movie Score,” Ben and Maribeth examine “The Blind Side,” the based-in-fact yet somewhat-fictionalized story of football player Michael Oher and his adopted family. This film, while immensely popular when it was released, deals with some hard and culturally relevant subjects—and we are VERY aware of that fact as we review this film with as much care and sensitivity as possible. But we have fun, too…especially when Ben tries to explain football plays to Maribeth. Enjoy the podcast, friends, and don’t forget to send your “Guess the Movie Line” answer to themoviescore20@g...
2021-04-2728 minThe Movie Score10: We Review Each Others MoviesIn this special episode of "The Movie Score," we do a movie swap: Maribeth reviews a movie from Ben's personal DVD collection, and Ben reviews a movie from Maribeth's. The films? "The Scorch Trials," the heart-stopping, often-terrifying second installment of the "Maze Runner" series, and "Paterson," the quiet story of an equally quiet poet. We hope you enjoy this special episode; we had a lot of fun making it, despite some hilarious technical difficulties. And as always, don't forget to submit your "Guess the Movie Line" answer to themoviescore20@gmail.com!
2021-04-1332 minThe Movie Score#9 La La LandThis week on The Movie Score, we’re waxing eloquent about one of Ben’s top-three favorite movies, the blockbuster musical “La La Land.” Join us as we discuss the power of color and music, the tension between ambition and relationships, and then launch into a debate about whether Mia and Sebastian could’ve “had it all.” And as always, don’t forget to send your answer to “Guess the Movie Line” to themoviescore20@gmail.com!
2021-03-3132 min
Parks n WreckedTime to Get Baking, Daddy Want Pie!Ben is running for Congress, and that means Leslie needs to make a pie. But, you know what? That’s pretty darn oppressive, so we bet Leslie and Ben can come up with a good plan to let folks know what’s what.Meanwhile, Ron, April, and Andy are on a treasure hunt for the ages to discover the whereabouts of a spare key Ron lent to April. Donna enjoys a nostalgia trip as she watches Garry drop all kinds of things down a grate at City Hall.There are plenty of guest spots in this episode, too, from Maribeth Monr...
2021-03-1858 minThe Movie Score8: The MonsterverseWell, it was bound to happen--but we finally made an episode where we have a movie franchise for lunch! Join us this week as we review the Monsterverse, the four-movie series featuring Godzilla and Kong. We have a whole lot of fun discussing its confusing messages and predicting which of the Titans will win in their upcoming fight! And don't forget to submit your answer to the Movie Line: themoviescore20@gmail.com
2021-03-1638 minThe Movie Score7: Knives OutThis week on The Movie Score, we’re taking a closer look at Knives Out, the critically-acclaimed murder mystery starring Christopher Plummer, Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, and Chris Evans. What ratings will we dish out this week...and what could this week’s movie quote be? Don’t forget to submit your answer to “Guess the Movie Line” to themoviescore20@gmail.com!
2021-03-0232 minThe Movie Score6: 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of BenghaziThis week on "The Movie Score," we're reviewing "13 Hours: The Secret Stories of Benghazi." This isn't the most lighthearted film we've reviewed, but it's definitely an important one thanks to its historical context and its powerful themes of war and conscience. Join us as we rate and review this intense but compelling film--and don't forget to send your movie line guess to themoviescore20@gmail.com!
2021-02-1635 minThe Movie Score5: Jumanji: Welcome to the JungleDid we expect an adventure-comedy like "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" to teach us an important lesson about making the most of our time on this earth? Nope. And yet that's exactly what we got! "This is what you should be thinking about: who you are in this moment of time, and who you want to be. You get one life. You decide how you're gonna spend it." Join us this week as we rate and review this hilarious, heartwarming film--and don't forget to send your movie line guess to themoviescore20@gmail.com!
2021-02-0128 min
Rock the Cash BarCommon PeopleBen and Dianne discuss Common People by Pulp. Pour yourself a rum and Coca-Cola and follow us as we contemplate our own experiences living on both sides of the track. Dressed Up Like a Douche: Misheard Lyric from Maribeth Duggins T-Pain: CycloneLyric: She moves her body like a cycloneHer cousin sang: She moves her body like a psych ward Special THANK YOUChuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https...
2021-02-0155 minThe Movie Score4: OnwardWelcome to another episode of the Movie Score. In this episode we will be reviewing Onward. To answer the movie line, send an email to themoviescore20@gmail.com
2021-01-1934 minThe Movie Score3: A Quiet PlaceThis week on the Movie Score we will be discussing A Quiet Place. To write an answer to the movie line send an email to themoviescore20@gmail.com
2021-01-0428 minThe Movie ScoreThe Man Who Invented ChristmasThis week we will be discussing the Man Who Invented Christmas. A story about Charles Dickens. To write in an answer to the Movie line, email
themoviescore20@gmail.com
2020-12-2227 minThe Movie ScoreThe Hunger GamesFor our first episode of the Movie Score we will be discussing the Hunger Games series! This episode was recorded in October.
2020-12-0826 minThe Movie ScoreThe Movie Score TrailerJoin Ben and Maribeth as they rate some of their favorite films on a scale of 1 to 10, exploring the film’s themes, characters, flaws, and high points along the way!
2020-09-0300 min
And If Love RemainsEpisode 12 - Pictures at an Exhibition with Dr. Elias-Axel Pettersson Part 4Our final episode in a journey and exploration of my discussion of Pictures at an Exhibition with my friend, Elias-Axel Pettersson.
www.andifloveremains.com
www.eapettersson.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Festival/Southwest-Piano-Festival-223830754743822/
https://www.azpianoinstitute.org/
Hailed for his “breathtaking virtuosity and an intelligent sense of precisely what brings music to life” (Albuquerque Journal) and his “rhythmic integrity, singing tone quality, and refinement” (Clavier), Swedish-American pianist Elias-Axel Pettersson has established himself as a formidable soloist, chamber musician, and pedagogue. The late Ralph Berkowitz wrote “…Pettersson is a rare musician who can project his ideas from the piano directly into...
2020-06-271h 26
And If Love RemainsEpisode 10 - Pictures at an Exhibition with Dr. Elias-Axel Pettersson Part 3Our continuing journey and exploration, part 3 of my discussion of Pictures at an Exhibition with my friend, Elias-Axel Pettersson.
www.andifloveremains.com
www.eapettersson.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Festival/Southwest-Piano-Festival-223830754743822/
https://www.azpianoinstitute.org/
Hailed for his “breathtaking virtuosity and an intelligent sense of precisely what brings music to life” (Albuquerque Journal) and his “rhythmic integrity, singing tone quality, and refinement” (Clavier), Swedish-American pianist Elias-Axel Pettersson has established himself as a formidable soloist, chamber musician, and pedagogue. The late Ralph Berkowitz wrote “…Pettersson is a rare musician who can project his ideas from the piano directly into the hearts and...
2020-06-201h 12
And If Love RemainsEpisode 8 - Pictures at an Exhibition with Dr. Elias-Axel Pettersson Part 2I'm very thrilled to share part 2 of my discussion of Pictures at an Exhibition with my friend, Elias-Axel Pettersson.
www.andifloveremains.com
www.eapettersson.com
Hailed for his “breathtaking virtuosity and an intelligent sense of precisely what brings music to life” (Albuquerque Journal) and his “rhythmic integrity, singing tone quality, and refinement” (Clavier), Swedish-American pianist Elias-Axel Pettersson has established himself as a formidable soloist, chamber musician, and pedagogue. The late Ralph Berkowitz wrote “…Pettersson is a rare musician who can project his ideas from the piano directly into the hearts and minds of his audience.” He has garnered prizes on the national and i...
2020-06-081h 02
The LanyardSister Maribeth Wentzlaff, the PrioressHow does an ordinary kid from Miller, South Dakota grow up and decide to become a nun? This is interview is with Sister Maribeth Wentzlaff, who is currently the prioress of the Yankton Benedictines. I was particularly interested in how she and her order are shaping education and healthcare in the region and how the Benedictines are reaching out to the public in 2019. How and why are they using social media?
S. Maribeth has taken away a lot of the mystery of what it's like to be a nun. Sidenote: if she could be a professional fisherman, she would be.
2019-01-211h 01
The Female Insight ZoneLisa Lamarche: The Importance of Health, Wealth, and Calm in the Face of AdversityIn today’s podcast, Lisa Lamarche, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and co-founder of Milestone Wealth Advisors, talks about the importance of being financially and physically fit in order to enjoy health and wealth in the long-term.
She touches on her own personal struggles and triumphs that propelled her from being an accountant at a large firm to becoming the co-owner of a company that offers clients superior, comprehensive wealth management.
Lisa then talks about how she believes that physical fitness meshes well with her own principles in financial fitness. She also gives some resources that she herself subscribes to in order to b...
2016-04-0720 min