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Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramStrange Magic and Metamodernism in Noah Milligan's "Abyss"In this episode, Ben and Matthew read and analyze "Abyss" by Noah Milligan, which appeared in the metamodern-themed May issue of Jokes Review, doing their best to explain it in a metamodern context and, as usual, share music and literature recommendations.2025-07-161h 03Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramPoetry! Two poems by Vincent Antonio RendoniIn this installment, Ben and Matthew read and analyze two poems by Vincent Antonio Rendoni, which appear in his collection A Grito Contest in the Afterlife, then provide some music and reading recommendations and talk about summer writing conferences.2025-06-1852 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramFending off the Venom of the Soul: Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"Ben and Matthew analyze Ernest Hemingway's "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" in this installment of the program, as well as sharing music and literature recommendations.2025-06-0152 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramTroy James Weaver's "Hooks"In this installment, Matthew and Ben examine Troy James Weaver's "Hooks," which first appeared X-R-A-Y Literary Magazine in 2018, and give you some music and literature recommendations.2025-05-1547 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramPaul Yoon's "Valley of the Moon"In this episode, Ben and Matthew look at Paul Yoon's "Valley of the Moon," then give you music and reading recommendations.2025-04-221h 00Doggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramMaeve Barry's "Girabella"In this installment of the program, Ben and Matthew discuss Maeve Barry's "Girabella," winner of Sewanee Review's 2024 fiction prize, and conclude with music and reading recommendations.2025-04-0155 min
Birds in the Sky#013 - The Art of Transition: Veterans and Storytelling with Ben DavisIn this episode, Host Matthew Crane speaks with Benjamin Davis, a Navy SEAL veteran, Writer and executive director of Veterans Outdoor Advocacy Group.
Matt and Ben discuss the challenges veterans face during their transition to civilian life, the importance of sharing all veterans' stories, and how writing has become a vital outlet for Ben. He reflects on the need for a deeper understanding of the veteran experience beyond just vocational transition, emphasizing the role of storytelling in healing and connection. The conversation also touches on the influence of poetry on writing and the importance of carving out...2025-03-2546 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramGothataone Moeng's "Small Wonders"In this episode, Ben and Matthew analyze Gothataone Moeng's "Small Wonders," an "aftermath" short story that takes up the themes of mourning, ceremony and banality following a tragic death, and in the second segment provide you with some reading and listening tips.2025-03-0547 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramGarth Greenwell's "Harbor"On the latest episode of the program, Ben and Matthew unpack Garth Greenwell's "Harbor," looking into that pregnant moment when things are about to happen but we're not quite there yet, and provide some reading and music recommendations for right now.2025-02-2049 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramLast Year, This One, Robot Censors and Our First-Ever AwardsIn this episode, Ben and Matthew take a look back at 2024, presenting an inaugural group of winners with the prestigious Lawrence-Patrick award, while looking ahead to what 2025 has in store and getting robot-censored. 2025-01-1047 min
Stronger Sales Teams with Ben WrightEpisode 94: Nailing The Buyers Process to Monetise More Sales, with Matthew WhyattIn this episode of Stronger Sales Teams, Ben Wright is joined by Matthew Whyatt, a distinguished sales leader from Australia renowned for his expertise in crafting high-impact sales strategies. The discussion kicks off with Matthew offering valuable insights into the science of buyer-centric selling, effective sales leadership, and his broad experience across various industries. The conversation takes a deep dive into the concept of the "buyer's process," stressing the critical importance of understanding customer behaviour in the sales journey. Matthew introduces a structured, four-step framework designed to guide sales interactions and convert potential into measurable success.
About t...2024-12-1723 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramKafka's "Josephine the Singer, or the Mouse Folk"Franz Kafka's "Josephine the Singer, or the Mouse Folk" is a concentrated story that explores capitalism, Marxism, an artist's role in society and more. On this episode, Ben and Matthew jump into that heady mix with both feet, mix up dates (sorry, history!) and talk new publications and podcasting from Albuquerque.2024-12-0455 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramMorgan Talty's "Burn"Morgan Talty's "Burn," which you can read for free right here, packs a lot of punch into just over 1,200 words. Ben and Matthew try to emulate the story's concentrated sting with an equally succinct podcast, going into place, belongingness, friendship and the truth behind frozen hair.2024-10-3046 min
The Perfect SipHappy Hour: For the Love of Mixing GlassesIt’s Happy Hour! Ben and Matthew discuss the time and place for jiggers, why the fear of Boston shakers is worth it, and Matthew converts Ben over to the classy stylings of the mixing glass. Later they introduce one shaken and one stirred cocktail. So you can use all that new fancy equipment you just bought. (Affiliate) links below!Ben’s is shaking up Ben’s Whiskey Sour, a whiskey sour with all the fixin’s. It’s got egg whites, it’s got bitters, it’s got high proof rye whiskey, it’s got Argentinian wine, and it’s g...2024-09-2729 minDoggerel Diaries: Ben & Matthew's Literature ProgramWriting Conferences, Summer Writing and Getting Back to our SteezIn this episode, Matthew explains what it was like attending two writing conferences this summer, Community of Writers and Bread Loaf, and Ben talks about a summer of writing on the road. Plus, a quick preview of what's awaiting you on the Dogg this fall.2024-09-2656 minThe Perfect SipHappy Hour: Our Favorite Original Recipes ... So FarIt’s Happy Hour! Ben and Matthew discuss the origins of The Perfect Sip, why they love making craft cocktails, and why you will too. They then describe how they want to build a fun and straightforward resource for amateur cocktail crafters old and new. Later they introduce their current favorite original recipes that they have created.Ben’s Winter Vacation is a kicked up daiquiri with three simple winter flavored embellishments that make it as good as a holiday sojourn. Especially if you drink it while on an actual sojourn. Let us know if you do. Bett...2024-09-2038 min
Giant Cocktails: A San Francisco Giants Baseball Podcast2025 Outfield Preview & Farhan Only Guaranteed Through Next Year?3 hits off Civale, 11 off Rea. How 2024. Time to look to next year! Our prognosticators discuss the very young, very athletic and very inexperienced crop of outfielders the Giants will have next year. They also discuss the surprising news that Farhan and BoMel are only guaranteed through 2025. How will this impact the roster decisions and free agent pursuits?In the lightning round Matthew becomes a cove keeper, Ben trashes a kid's ice cream bar, and we're all thrown a curve ball. Oh, and they refuse to let a joke a die.On the cocktail side of...2024-09-1234 min
Eating For FreeBen Affleck & Jennifer Lopez, Falling In Love Again & AgainIn which we recount the (multiple) attempts Ben Affleck has orchestrated over the years to rehab his image, just to fall back into Bennifer 2.0 and likely, do the same again. About: Hosted by journalists Joan Summers and Matthew Lawson, Eating For Free is a weekly podcast that explores gossip and power in the pop culture landscape: Where it comes from, who wields it, and who suffers at the hands of it. Find out the stories behind the stories, as together they look beyond the headlines of troublesome YouTubers or scandal-ridden A-Listers, and delve deep into t...2024-09-051h 36
AFN Interview SeriesBen Stevens (Audio)The following is a description of Episode #11 of the AFN Interview Series:Matthew meets with wide receiver Ben Stevens! Ben played last season for the Mexico City Mexicas of the LFA. He recently accepted a camp invite to the San Antonio Caballeros of the IFA(International Football Alliance).Introductions: Matthew and Ben *Ben Interview: -Background: Tell us more about you-When/how did your love of football begin?-How was your experience playing in the LFA?...2024-08-2840 min
Design Principles PodThe Greener Way to Go: A Conversation with Matthew Cutler-WelshSend us a textWondering how you can stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of sustainable architecture? Join us as we sit down with Matthew Cutler-Walsh, a leading expert in green building practices, for a deep dive into the rapidly changing landscape of sustainable building in New Zealand. Matthew sheds light on the recent H1 regulation updates, the enthusiastic support from industry professionals like Ben Nansett of MPB Builders, and the tireless advocacy efforts in Parliament. We'll unpack the surging Homestar registrations and the transition towards voluntary schemes, laying down the groundwork for meeting ambitious carbon reduction...2024-08-131h 06