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Capes and Japes Silly Batman Rogues RoundupToday we talk about a couple of silly little guys in Gotham, including Condiment King, Calendar Man, Kite Man, and Polka-dot Man! What we were up to this week: Olivia and Briar mostly worked on Halloween Costumes, but Briar finished one of the Robin Hobb books and Olivia got excited about Something is Killing the Children getting an animated series Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

2025-11-0448 min

Capes and Japes Traci ThirteenToday we talk about Traci Thirteen, which is her real name, who uses magic despite her dad hating magic, and mostly uses her magic to help the people of Metropolis and the Superfamily at large. What we were up to this week: Briar finished Supermanime (My Adventures with Superman) Season 1 and read a lot of fanfiction (not necessarily set in the supermanime) instead of any comics Olivia continued to read Imperial (2025), and is trying to keep up with the current Giant-size X-Men event Olivia shows Briar the Luciano Vecchio variant cover for Wiccan: Witch's Road #1 and...

2025-09-0241 min

Capes and Japes AmoraToday we talk about Amora, best known as Enchantress, who really wants to date Thor but in, like, an evil way. What we were up to this week: Briar and Olivia didn't read any comics but are excited to read the Pride specials when they get their hands on them Briar worked on some crochet Olivia watched the Tony's Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

2025-06-2446 min

Seattle Rodent Control Show What are the best local landscaping practices to discourage rodents in Seattle yards?Join pest control veteran James Briar as he reveals proven Seattle-specific landscaping strategies that naturally deter rats and mice from making your yard their home. Learn which native plants repel rodents, how proper mulch and ground cover choices can eliminate nesting spots, and discover the common landscaping mistakes that unknowingly turn your garden into a rodent paradise. Whether you’re dealing with an active infestation or wanting to prevent future problems, this episode delivers actionable tips tailored to the Pacific Northwest’s unique climate and vegetation. Wondering where to start? Go here for more Seattle Rode...

2025-06-2300 min

Seattle Rodent Control Show Professional Pest Control Services in SeattleJoin host and pest control veteran James Briar as he demystifies professional rodent control services in the unique Seattle environment, offering insider tips on choosing the right pest control company and understanding treatment protocols that actually work. In this essential episode, you’ll learn the critical differences between DIY and professional rodent control methods, what to expect during a professional service visit, and the key questions every Seattle homeowner should ask before hiring an exterminator. Wondering where to start? Go here for more Seattle Rodent Control Information To find us in the Seattle ar...

2025-06-2000 min

Seattle Rodent Control Show Health and Safety Risks for Seattle ResidentsJoin pest control veteran James Briar as he uncovers the hidden health threats rodents pose to Seattle families, from respiratory issues caused by droppings to potential structural damage in your home. In this essential episode, learn the telltale signs of rodent infestation and get expert-backed strategies to protect your household from disease-carrying rats and mice that thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s urban environment. Wondering where to start? Go here for more Seattle Rodent Control Information To find us in the Seattle area, click hereThe post Health and Safety Risks fo...

2025-06-1600 min

Seattle Rodent Control Show How can Seattle homeowners address multiple pest issues at once?Join host and pest control veteran James Briar as he reveals comprehensive strategies for tackling multiple pest problems simultaneously in Seattle homes. In this essential episode, you’ll learn proven techniques for creating an integrated pest management plan that efficiently addresses rodents, insects, and other common Northwest pests while saving time and money. James shares expert tips on identifying pest entry points, implementing preventive measures, and selecting the most effective combination of treatments for lasting results. Wondering where to start? Go here for more Seattle Rodent Control Information To find us in the Se...

2025-06-1300 min

Seattle Rodent Control Show When is it better for Seattle residents to call a professional pest control service?Join pest control veteran James Briar as he breaks down the crucial warning signs that indicate it’s time to call in professional help for your Seattle rodent problem, rather than attempting DIY solutions. In this essential episode, you’ll learn the specific thresholds of infestation, property damage, and safety risks that make expert intervention necessary, plus get insider tips on choosing the right pest control service for Seattle’s unique rodent challenges. Whether you’re dealing with aggressive Norway rats in Ballard or clever roof rats in Capitol Hill, this episode will help you make an informed decision that cou...

2025-06-1200 min

Capes and Japes GhostToday we talk about Ghost, who was never really given a civilian identity and might be lying about his backstory, but just suuuuuper hates really rich tech companies. And he's right to do it. What we were up to this week: Briar went to Dimension 20 Live and it was very fun Olivia read Giant-size X-Men (2025) #1, bonded with a coworker over comics, and was subsequently lent Something Is Killing The Children We're looking forward to reading DC Pride (2025) #1 and Jonathan Hickman's Imperial (2025) #1 that came out recently, and the Deadpool/Batman crossover coming this fall Thanks to...

2025-06-1049 min

Capes and Japes Tom TresserToday we talk about Tom Tresser, best known as Nemesis, who doesn't have any powers but he is a cool spy. What we were up to this week: Briar finished Translation State by Ann Leckie, and has been working on various crafts Olivia caught up on some comics, including Supergirl (2025) #1 and (kinda) Thunderbolts: Doomstrike (2025) #4 and had a good time at Anime Boston! also Runaways (2025) #1 comes out June 11! Very excited. Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find...

2025-06-0350 min

Capes and Japes Eve EdenToday we talk about Eve Eden, best known as Nightshade, on account of her mom is from the Nightshade dimension and she has cool shadow magic. What we were up to this week: Briar saw Thunderbolts, but otherwise is still just reading Ann Leckie books and getting ready to go see Dimension 20 live Olivia went to a reunion and had a great time Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and...

2025-05-2751 min

Capes and Japes June MooneToday we talk about June Moone, who initially got magic powers to fight an evil ghost, turned evil because of Supergirl, and eventually ended up separating and re-combining with her Evil Enchantress Persona several times. What we were up to this week: Briar is reading more of Ann Leckie's novels (big surprise) Olivia really enjoyed the Amadeus Cho 20th Anniversary Special Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

2025-05-2047 min

Capes and Japes Jonah HexToday we talk about Jonah Hex, a guy who despite his name does NOT do magic, instead he is kind of just a cowboy. What we were up to this week: While Free Comic Book Day hasn't happened for Olivia and Briar as of recording, we're hoping you had a great time! Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

2025-05-0644 min

Capes and Japes OMAC RoundupToday we talk about the various OMACs, from the One Man Army Corps to the Observational Metahuman Activity Construct to the Omni Mind And Community. What we were up to this week: Briar saw the Miku movie Olivia found some good deals in a Lexington comic shop Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

2025-04-2956 min

Capes and Japes Vance AstrovikToday we talk about Vance Astrovik, known as Marvel Boy and then Justice after he accidentally killed his dad. What we were up to this week: Briar apologizes for the person they'll be after watching the Miku movie Olivia is still reading Sunrise on the Reaping Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

2025-04-2247 min

Capes and Japes Angelica JonesToday we talk about Angelica Jones, best known as Firestar. She's a mutant with microwave powers who's been manipulated by Empath, Emma Frost, and arguably Jean Grey. What we were up to this week: Briar watched The Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension Olivia read Absolute Green Lantern (2025) #1 and Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell (2025) #1, and is enjoying the new Hunger Games book Sunrise on the Reaping Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out...

2025-04-1557 min

Capes and Japes Dwayne TaylorToday we talk about Dwayne Taylor, who has no superpowers but after the death of his parents, he decided to become a vigilante named Night Thrasher and create the New Warriors. What we were up to this week: Briar hasn't done much, but is eyeing a crochet project Olivia enjoyed reading Absolute Martian Manhunter (2025) #1 and Uncanny X-Men (2024) #12 and is looking forward to reading Absolute Green Lantern (2025) #1 also looking interesting is All New Venom (2024) #5, Concert of Champions (2025) #1, and Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell (2025) #1 Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: ...

2025-04-0844 min

Capes and Japes Starbrand RoundupToday we talk about the Star Brand, what it is, how it works, and good amount of the people it has affected like a dude dirtbiking, several women who die during childbirth, and a gay caveman. What we were up to this week: Briar didn't read any comics but does talk a lot about the announcement of Marvel United: A Pride Special (2025) #1 Olivia read Absolute Fash (2025) #1 Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on...

2025-04-0155 min

Capes and Japes Wendell VaughnToday we talk about Wendell Vaughn, best known as Quasar, who once was tasked with protecting a god-like figure from something even more powerful, despite being basically a Regular Human Man. What we were up to this week: Briar didn't read anything because they were fighting the eepies (big sleepy) Olivia's working her way through the comics she borrowed from the library, including the 2021 Robin solo series, the 2019 Young Justice series, and Gotham Nocturne Act I. We're also excited to check out Absolute Flash #1, and are looking forward to DC Pride 2025 which comes out in June!!

2025-03-2556 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge #E58 The Future of Humanity With Luke Robert MasonIn this episode of HYPERSCALE, join Briar Prestidge and futures theorist Luke Robert Mason as they explore the question: What does it mean to be human in the age of humanoid robots and AI?They dive into the cutting-edge technologies that blur the lines between humans and machines, from microchip implants and bionic limbs to brain-computer interfaces and prosthetic envy. Luke shares his expertise on humanoid robots and the pioneers of body modification, discussing the real challenges at the intersection of technology and the human body.Together, Briar and Luke delve into the philosophical implications of creating robots in our...

2025-03-1452 min

Capes and Japes 369 Christopher PowellToday we talk about Chris Powell, best known as Darkhawk, a teen who found an amulet and decided to use it to fight crime to get back at his corrupt dad. What we were up to this week: Briar finished the Ancillary Trilogy by Ann Leckie and wants everyone to please please please read it if you like sci-fi and then please please please talk to them about it Olivia is excited about the One World Under Doom Runaways tie-in that comes out in June! Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes...

2025-03-1145 min

Capes and Japes Richard RiderToday we talk about Richard Rider, best known as Nova, who was kind of given space powers by a dying man then had to save several planets several times with them. What we were up to this week: Briar continued reading the Ancillary Trilogy by Ann Leckie Olivia caught up on some comics from her local library New stuff coming soon that caught our eye: Secret Six and Web of Spider-Verse: New Blood Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip...

2025-03-0454 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge #E57 Personal Branding, Entrepreneurship & The Future of Humanity - Q&A With Briar PrestidgeI invited you all to share your questions with me on social media, and no topic was off-limits!So, in this special Q&A episode, you will see me discuss everything from how my entrepreneurial journey started with a worm farm in New Zealand and being a balloon-animal-making clown, to fascinating conversations about the future of humanity.I share candidly about my failures, successes, and how I learned to take life one step at a time. You'll hear about my journey of how I c...

2025-02-2831 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Intergenerational pickleball - Nancy Sharpe, Tara Sharpe and Cole LesterBriar and Danielle dive into the stories of three generations of pickleballers, in one family, who recently made us all proud by medaling at the Canadian Nationals. Since then, the three of them have medaled in what seems like every tournament! Let’s take this in - 3 generations….Grandmother, her daughter, her grandson. Wow. Incredible. One of the great themes of this podcast is that Tara and Cole, who are high level players say they play with anyone who wants to play because they love the game. Let's hear what they have to...

2025-02-2645 min

Capes and Japes Daniel CassidyToday we talk about Daniel Cassidy, best known as Blue Devil, who was a stunt man who got cursed and eventually turned into a real devil. What we were up to this week: Briar started reading the Ancillary Trilogy by Ann Leckie Olivia learned that Chip Zdarsky is going to write Captain America, and that Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez are taking over Batman We are both very excited about ND Stevenson's 'Scarlet Morning' announcement Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to...

2025-02-2549 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Season 3. Episode 2 - Partnerships that workAfter morning drills, Danielle and Briar overheard a question from a team who play regularly together. They win tournaments, they win games. They have honed their skills into a powerful duo on the court. Their question was about favouring that happens during mixed doubles. We thought it would be a great question to answer in our podcast. Such a typical situation at every level. This is our first guest episode. Let’s introduce them: Shari Hazeldine and Cathy Crough.For both Cathy and Shari and like all of us, pickleball is a sen...

2025-02-1842 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge #E56 Inside the Mind of Ethical Hacker Ralph Echemendia“Every single one of us has been hacked, either directly or indirectly” says Ralph Echemendia who has spent his life on the frontlines of cybersecurity—starting as a curious 13-year-old breaking into systems to evolving into one of the world’s most renowned ethical hackers. He’s worked with Hollywood filmmakers like Oliver Stone on Snowden, advised Fortune 500 companies, and exposed vulnerabilities that most of us don’t even realize exist. In this next episode of Hyperscale, Briar Prestidge and Ralph Echemendia pull back the curtain on the hidden world of hacking and digital deception. Ralph shares astonishing...

2025-02-031h 13

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge #E55 Navigating an Unpredictable Future With Neil Redding“The future is coming at us so fast now that traditional foresight and futurism are no longer enough," explains Neil Redding, a near-futurist who analyzes how emerging technologies intersect and transform industries. Drawing from over three decades of experience in technology, philosophy, and human-computer interaction, Neil guides us through fascinating discussions about digital evolution - from the early days of VR to today's rapidly advancing AI landscape. He shares insights on why the Metaverse isn't dead (despite what headlines claim), how digital objects will increasingly share our physical spaces, and why we should view AI as a...

2025-01-171h 05

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge #E54 We Need to Teach Our Kids About AI Literacy With Angela RadcliffeSeason 3 of HYPERSCALE is here. Join Briar Prestidge and Angela Radcliffe as they explore how technology and data are shaping the future of the next generation. From AI literacy in the classroom to the risks of deep fakes, they break down why we need to rethink how we educate the next generation. They also discuss how teaching kids about data literacy could open doors to solving real-world challenges. Plus, hear their perspective on why platforms like TikTok and Roblox aren’t just distractions—they’re an essential part of the digital world kids are already navigating. Angela Radclif...

2025-01-1039 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Season FinaleBriar and Danielle toast to another season of pickleball podcasts. How much fun has this been? Paddle up!Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk about. We welcome your feedback. Find us on YouTube, How you Play The Game or on Instagram for more information about who we are and tips and strategies for playing your best game. Paddle up...

2024-07-3041 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.PerfectionismWhile perfectionism can have both positive and negative impacts on pickleball players, finding a balance between striving for excellence and maintaining a healthy perspective on mistakes and imperfections is essential for overall enjoyment and success in the sport. Briar and Danielle talk setting high standards and the positives and negatives in pickleball. Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk about. We welcome your feedback. Find us on YouTube...

2024-07-0939 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.ConditioningLet’s talk about physical conditioning. It’s been the single biggest concept on my mind for a variety of reasons. Being in shape, training for tournements, improving our game. Being ready for old age. Ug. Briar and Danielle talk about setting goals and the hard part, following through. Life gets so busy. What are you goals?Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk about. We welcome your feedback. ...

2024-06-2643 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.MentorshipIn this episode, Briar and Danielle speak about Mentorship in sports and most specifically in pickleball. We are thrilled to have the insights from a female pickleball star and mentor here in our community as our guest, Robyn Percival. Robyn is an elegant, skillful player who I first met in our Friday morning drill session and has been a mentor and friend of Briar for a long time.Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk about. We welcome your feedback.

2024-02-2254 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge #E45 What Makes Briar Tick? Understanding the Mindset of a Futurist“Over the years. I've really had to evolve my sense of self as an entrepreneur. Quite quickly it went from being me, myself, and I on the dining room table with the business to managing a large international team. I've had to go from saying yes to everything to no to most things. And that's perfectly okay, and you should do that. Our time is literally the greatest asset that we have.” I invited you all to share your questions with me on social media, and all topics were fair game. 😉 So, in this episode, you will see me...

2024-02-0852 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.episode 6 How you play the game!Briar and Danielle talk today about equating how you play the game of pickleball and how you play the game of life. When you think about it, there are so many parallels between sports and life. Here are just a few topicsRules and ObjectivesDecision-MakingFocus and ResilienceChallenges and OpportunitiesTeamwork and CollaborationPersistence and PerseveranceBalance and Self-CareThank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics y...

2024-01-2549 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Pet Peeves.....Briar and Danielle talk about pet peeves....court etiquette. We've been feeling lately like, well complaining. Court annoyances and irritations about pickleball. Are we becoming those people? These really aren't problems at all in the context of the world but in pickleball, they are real.Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk about. We welcome your feedback. Find us on YouTube

2024-01-1442 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Injuries and preventing them!No one wants to talk about this but just like every other sport, it is a thing. It can happen. And more and more people are playing pickleball so naturally, injury will be and is on the rise as well. Most people think pickleball is a low-impact sport - not too much running, not like lifting weights, playing rugby or football…..but still - strains, shoulders, elbows, knees, ankle injuries abound. Pickleball is full of quick lateral movements, sudden stops, reaching up quickly for that overhead slam. Briar and Danielle talk about the kind...

2024-01-0243 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 2. Supporting each other.What does it mean to support each other in pickleball? Briar and Danielle chat about the amazing community of women that are playing the game, both recreationally and competitively. We see each other on the court playing with and against each other. How important is it that we support each other no matter what side of the court we are on? In Abbie Wambach 's words from her book, the Wolfpack, "if we keep playing by the old rules, we will never change the game." Thank you for li...

2023-11-2334 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 1. Catching up.Briar and Danielle catch up after a brief summer break and playing at Canadian Nationals. We talk about the tournament, fall play, dropping down in the ladder and so many other things!Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk about. We welcome your feedback. Find us on YouTube, How you Play The Game or on Instagram for more information about who we are and...

2023-11-1434 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge #E25 Ending Human Suffering Using the Three Supers of Transhumanism With David Pearce, Philosopher and Co-Founder of Humanity+“A triple S civilization of Super Longevity, Super Intelligence and Super Happiness — that’s what I work for as a transhumanist.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by David Pearce, a philosopher and the co-founder of the transhumanist association Humanity+. David’s life has been devoted to transhumanist topics and what he calls the "hedonistic imperative,” a moral obligation to work towards the abolition of suffering in all sentient life. He believes that through technological advancement, humanity will be able to address both the mental and physical ailments that lead to us experiencing suffering. E...

2023-07-2741 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 9. The targeting game in pickleball.Briar and Danielle talk about something that happens to all of us - being targeted in the game of pickleball. But can you use it as a strategy? You sure can. Tips to looking at ways to turn this potentially negative situation around and make it a positive for you. Remember, every ball is a good ball, are we right?Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk about. We welcome your feedback. Find us on

2023-07-1834 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 8. Identifying as an athleteBriar and Danielle talk about identifying as an athlete and what does it mean. We talk about our own story with athleticism, sports in high school, where we are now and preparing for the next stage of life. Lots of stories about our recent tournaments, how we look at pickleball as a sport. Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk about. We welcome your feedback. Find us on YouTube, How y...

2023-07-1235 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 7. The Mental Game - guest Olivia AppsThis week, Briar and Danielle speak to @livapps, Olympian, Rugby player, Canadian Women's Sevens, and daughter to Danielle about the mental game. How do you mentally condition for your game and for life. Listen to Olivia speak about her career as a Rugby player and how she prepares for not only her but as a co-captain of her team, prepares for her game and always has a Plan A. Only a Plan A. Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk ab...

2023-07-0443 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 6. Drills and drills and more drills.This week Briar and Danielle talk about setting expectations for yourself . There are win days and there are days when maybe it doesn’t feel like a winner. Putting the time in and you are more likely to reach your intended goals. Our Friday morning Drill and Practice Group with our friends is where we practice shots over and over again. We put the time in.Practicing pickleball shots, position and strategies you would encounter in a game. And doing it over and over again, it helps you coordinate your body and brain. The more balls yo...

2023-06-2739 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 5. Tournament Play.Briar and Danielle talk about playing in tournaments and what that means and how to prepare. Are they really scary or just another way to play competitively. If you've done what you can to prepare and play your best game, checked the boxes, and got your mental game under wraps, then it's a great way to meet people and just get out of your comfort zone. Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk about. We welcome your feedback. ...

2023-06-2034 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 4. Let’s talk. Communication!This week, Danielle and Briar talk about how we talk to each other in our pickleball games. Danielle is playing in a tournament and getting ready by taking a lesson, practicing, drilling, playing. Briar has read interesting materials on professional tennis player communication with winning and losing teams, patterns of communication, and the differences between rec and competitive play. Are the ways we talk to each other the same or different. What about between men and women? What words can we use. Does everyone want to talk in a game?How do you keep yourself from getting i...

2023-06-1339 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 3: Who’s your partner? Setting a good foundation of the game.Do you care if who your partner is? Some people don't. Danielle didn't. At first!This week, Briar and Danielle talk about chemistry between partners. Picking a good partner that fits your needs, balances skills, someone you can trust, makes you feel good about your playing and helps you to be a better player. These are all parts of setting a good foundation of your game. Thank you for listening to How you play the game. Send us your questions and any topics you would like us to talk about. We welcome y...

2023-06-0634 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 2. Starting out - don’t be intimidated!Briar and Danielle are talking about getting started with learning to play pickleball. If you are thinking about picking up a paddle - where do you start? How do you get from the couch to the court? Taking it another step - you have an idea for a business, what are you doing to get started?Don’t be intimidated! You don’t need a partner and you don't need equipment. You do need proper shoes and a paddle and lots of places have paddles on hand. The Pickleball community is growing so fast...

2023-05-3027 min

How you play the game. A podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship.Episode 1. How you play the game. IntroductionDanielle French and Briar Jamieson talk about their new podcast about pickleball and entrepreneurship. Danielle and Briar met playing pickleball and love talking about the game, sharing tips and strategies and creating community. Briar talks about communication on the court, and those that talk to each other on the court seem to do better, play better and win.Danielle thought it would be fun to connect concepts important in pickleball and in running your own business. For example - communication. It’s critical in playing a good and strategic game, it’s important with your...

2023-05-1118 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge #E19 Embracing a New Era of Digital Money and Microchipping With Digital Banking Leader Dr. Omar MansurOn this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, we sit down with Dr. Omar Mansur, a digital banking expert and Global Enterprise Lead at Codebase Technologies in MENA and APAC. Omar provides valuable insights into the future of cashless banking, discussing how society is moving away from physical cash towards digital transactions. We also explore the impact of social media on physical human connections, and the potential benefits of using chatbots to quickly find answers through machine learning. Additionally, we delve into the topic of microchipping, examining the current limitations in payment development and...

2023-03-0636 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge #E18 Predicting The Future With Director of Technology at Museum of the Future Sundar Raman On this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, we are joined by Sundar Raman, the Director of Technology at Museum of the Future. Sundar shares his insights on how, in the future, we will figure out how to create a kinder world and the tools we need to get there. With his expertise in technology, we explore the role of AI in shaping our future and how tools such as ChatGPT can be leveraged to increase productivity. We also discuss the importance of predicting the future and understanding how the world will evolve in the next 50 years, as well as...

2023-03-031h 00

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge S1 E17: How Technology Is Changing the Food Industry With Co-founder and CEO of PROTe-IN Guido MercatiOn this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, we are joined by Guido Mercati who is the Co-founder and CEO of PROTe-IN, a company to devoted to fast track the alternative protein industry from process food to progress food via carbon2product microbial fermentation technology. Guido explains how innovative technologies will provide solutions not only that benefit our health but also contribute towards helping the planet. We also discuss the influence of AI in music and art, how scientists are using technology to grow artificial organs and the metaverse in the early days. FOLLOW ► ...

2023-02-0632 min

Press With The Prez Episode 5 - With President of Women of Color Miranda Valdovinos and Compass Navigator Isiah LysiusWelcome back listeners to the first episode of 2023! Today we are joined by a few members of Compass, President of Women of Color Miranda Valdovinos, along with Compass Navigator Isiah Lysius. We hope you enjoy, and be sure to follow Briar Cliff University on all social media platforms

2023-01-2726 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge S1 E16: Why Virtual Clothing and Digital Fashion Will Help The Environment with The Founder of Aesthetic Research Michael SpicherOn this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, we are joined by Philosopher, writer and Founder of Aesthetics Research Michael Spicher who is incredibly passionate about aesthetics, beauty, and digital fashion, especially how theories connect to different practices drawing from his philosophical knowledge and expertise. Michael shares his opinion of the future of virtual fashion and how digital fashion will solve the environmental issues we face today with physical fashion. We also discuss how Covid 19 changed how the world socializes, AI influencers and how digital twins compare to the physical world. FOLLOW ► I...

2023-01-2629 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge S1 E15: How AI Will Enhance Our Lives With Founder of AIgorithm Suren MovsisyanOn this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, we are joined by self-taught software engineer and marketing maven Suren Movsisyan is the Founder of AIgorithm - the world’s first & only NFT AI Music, AR Treasure Hunt P2E VR, Social Media Network and AR Marketplace and CMO at Revolve Games. During this episode, Suren explains the future of AI, how and how this will integrate into our daily lives and how virtual replicas of the physical world will make us more interconnected when we are unable to travel. We also discuss microchipping in humans, deepfakes and deb...

2023-01-2637 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge S1 E14: How AR and VR is Shaping the Future of Learning with Alan SmithsonOn this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge we are joined by Alan Smithson Co-Founder of MetaVRse, a low-code platform that makes it easy to create & share interactive 3D experiences instantly on the web. Named as one of the most prominent Digital Futurists to watch in 2022, Alan is also Co Founder of TheMall.io and on a mission to build now for the positive future of humanity. He explains how by changing the way we educate future generations, we will in turn empower them to create solutions to meet the greatest challenges that humanity has ever faced. ...

2023-01-2641 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge S1 E13: Creativity and Opportunity in the Metaverse: Live GITEX Panel With Ramit Harisinghani and Sundar RamanOn this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, we filmed live from GITEX where Briar is joined on the panel with Sundar Raman, Director of Technology at Museum of the Future, and moderated by Ramit Harisinghani, General Manager at Chalhoub Group. During the panel they discuss creativity and opportunity in the Metaverse, how this may look in the future and how we as humans are to some extent already cyborgs. If you are fascinated by the concept of the metaverse and have spent countless hours scrolling the internet and it still doesn’t make sense, tune in. On Hyperscale by Bri...

2023-01-231h 00

Capes and Japes Betsy Braddock*Today we talk about Betsy Braddock, who has been both Psylocke and Captain Britain. We also talk about Kwannon because, well, how could we not. Note: Around the 30 minute mark Briar's microphone started having some... issues. Sorry. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Captain Britain (1976) #8 -Captain Britain (1985) -New Mutants Annual (1984) #2 -Uncanny X-Men (1963) #213 -X-Men (1991) -Excalibur (1988) #55 -56 -X-Men Annual (1991) #2 -X-Treme X-Men (2001) #2 -Uncanny X-Men (1963) #455 -New Excalibur (2005) -Exiles (2001) #90 -New Exiles (2008) -X-Men: Sword of the Braddocks (2009) -Psylocke (2009) -X-Men: Second Coming (2010) -Uncanny X-Force (2010) -Uncanny X-Force (2013) ...

2023-01-1048 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge S1 E12: How Seeing The Earth From Space Changes Perspective On Life With Former NASA Astronaut Ron GaranOn this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, we are joined by former F-16 fighter pilot & NASA Astronaut Ron Garan shares how his experience in space has shifted his outlook on life and how his transformative experience led him to expand his horizons and inspire others to shift perspectives on life and our place in the universe. Ron uses his fascinating experiences and interactive storytelling abilities to help others unlock their potential, his perspective is truly inspiring and encourages us all to step outside of our comfort zones and live life in spite of fear to enjoy and embrace...

2022-11-2428 min

Press With The Prez Episode 1 - With Kennedy AndersenWelcome listeners to Press With The Prez, an interactive podcast talking about all the great things happening at Briar Cliff University. I'm your host, Interim President Dr. Patrick Jacobson-Schulte and to kickstart the podcast, we hosted Student Body President, Kennedy Andersen.

2022-11-0218 min

Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge S1 E11: How the Gen Z Youth Are Leading the Way in the Metaverse With Ethics and Social Policy Expert Alison Alexander‘The metaverse is what our children are playing in, for them it’s the norm’ On this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, we are joined by Co-Founder and Director of Ethics and Social Policy at Metacampus Alison Alexander. Metacampus was created with a purpose to equip people to thrive in the fast-changing digital world using technology to unlock human potential. Alison shares her knowledge and perspective on the ethical issues that may arise as Web3 develops and how builders can ensure that there are safety nets put in place to protect users. We also discuss...

2022-10-0336 min

Capes and Japes Theodore SallisToday we talk about Ted Sallis, most commonly known as Man-Thing, who accidentally super soldier serum-ed himself into becoming a magic swamp creature. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Song for Ted Sallis by The Mountain Goats -Savage Tales (1971) #1 -Adventure into Fear (1970) #10 -Man-Thing (1974) -Giant-Size Man-Thing (1974) -Man-Thing (1979) -Infernal Man Thing (2012) -Man-Thing (2017) -R.L. Stine Man-Thing (2017) panels -Curse of the Man-Thing (2021) -Briar's diagram on Discord -Batman (2016) #127 -Cable (2020) -Everything Marvel announced at D23 (2022) Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes...

2022-09-1351 min

Capes and Japes Bernhard "Buddy" BakerToday we talk about Bernhard "Buddy" Baker, best known as Animal Man, who is a wife guy, an animal lover, and sometimes an avatar of the energy field that connects every animal on earth. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Strange Adventures (1950) #180 -Action Comics (1938) #552 -DC Comics Presents (1978) #77 -Crisis on Infinite Earths (1988) reading order -Animal Man (1988) -Buddy turning into a leech in Injustice #18 panel 1 panel 2 (briar originally said limpet and meant lamprey but turns out it's a leech!) -Justice League International (1987) #24 -Justice League Europe (1989) -JLA (1996) #27 -Infinite Crisis (2005) reading order

2022-08-0258 min

Capes and Japes BrainiacToday we talk about Brainiac, a villain who was once just a guy who shrunk and stole cities, and through comics evolution became a sapient supercomputer who also sometimes shrinks and steals cities. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Holy Musical B@man "You ever hear of Mr. Mxyzptlk?" -Showcase Presents: Superman -Crisis on Infinite Earths (1986) reading order -Adventures of Superman (1987) #438 -Superman: Panic in the Sky (1992) -Superman: The Doomsday Wars (1998) -Superman: The City of Tomorrow (2000) -Superman: Brainiac (2008) -Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton (2010) -Superman: War of the Supermen (2010) ...

2021-10-191h 00

Sweet Stories in the Dell Episode 6: Architect Ralph Adams Cram at Sweet BriarIn the final episode of our podcast series, Caperton Morton '85 explores the history and architecture of Ralph Adams Cram and his work for Sweet Briar College. You'll hear from professor emerita Aileen "Ninie" Laing '57, who wrote the exhibition booklet that accompanied the 2001 exhibition of Cram's drawings in 2001 for the College's Centennial, "Dreams to Reality." Travis McDonald, renowned architectural historian and director of architectural restoration at Poplar Forest, also weighs in to address the architectural significance of Sweet Briar's campus to Cram's career.Finally, you'll hear from Eric Kuchar, the project manager for Sweet Briar's...

2021-09-0446 min

Capes and Japes Julio Esteban RichterToday we talk about Julio Esteban Richter, also known as Rictor, who is a mutant with earthquake powers who's been on X-Factor, X-Force, New Mutants, and Excalibur. Today, also, Briar makes a LOT of Richter scale jokes, fully forgetting until after recording the actual spelling, RIP. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: -X-Factor (1986) #17 -X-Terminators (1988) -New Mutants (1983) #74 -X-Force (1991) #11 -X-Factor (2005) -Don't want to make Shatterstar jealous -X-Factor (2005) #45 (the kiss) -Avengers: The Children's Crusade (2010) #6 -New Mutants: Dead Souls (2018) -Shatterstar (2018) -Excalibur (2019) -X-Factor (2020) -The Mystery of the Meanest Teacher...

2021-06-291h 04

Sweet Stories in the Dell Episode 5, Part 2: Researching the Palimpsest of Sweet Briar's HistoryFor the past few months, Caperton Morton ’85 has been working on this very special 2-part episode of “Sweet Stories in the Dell,” Sweet Briar’s podcast. In this episode, Caperton talks with Prof. Dwana Waugh, who is a professor of history specializing in American history and desegregation. Prof. Waugh teaches “History Detectives,” a course formerly known as “Doing Sweet Briar History,” which investigates the history of Sweet Briar through research conducted by students. You will also hear from Ashanti Brown ’24, granddaughter of Preston Brown and descendant of some of Sweet Briar’s enslaved families, including Nannie Christian. Ash...

2021-06-0923 min

Sweet Stories in the Dell Episode 5, Part 1: Researching the Palimpsest of Sweet Briar's HistoryFor the past few months, Caperton Morton ’85 has been working on this very special 2-part episode of “Sweet Stories in the Dell,” Sweet Briar’s podcast. In this episode, Caperton talks with Prof. Dwana Waugh, who is a professor of history specializing in American history and desegregation. Prof. Waugh teaches “History Detectives,” a course formerly known as “Doing Sweet Briar History,” which investigates the history of Sweet Briar through research conducted by students. You will also hear from Ashanti Brown ’24, granddaughter of Preston Brown and descendant of some of Sweet Briar’s enslaved families, including Nannie Christian. Ash...

2021-06-0930 min

Capes and Japes Daken AkihiroToday we talk about Daken, Wolverine's evil bisexual son. He was adopted, named Akihiro, meanly called Daken, became evil, tried to kill Wolverine, became Wolverine, and now he's just kind of around? Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: -Wolverine Origins (2006) #10 -Dark Avengers (2009) -The photo Briar sent to Olivia mid-episode -Dark Reign: The List - Punisher (2009) #1 -Dark Wolverine (2009) -Dark Wolverine 88, Frankencastle (2010) #19, Dark Wolverine 89 -Daken: Dark Wolverine (2010) -Uncanny X-Force (2010) #27 -Uncanny Avengers (2012) #9 -All-New Wolverine (2015) #21 -Hunt for Wolverine: Claws of a Killer (2018) -Return of Wolverine (2018) -House of X (2019) #5

2021-06-0853 min

Sweet Stories in the Dell Episode 4, Part 2: Sweet Briar’s 21st Century Equestrian Program… and Its Historic RootsIn the second part of “Sweet Briar’s 21st Century Equestrian Program and Its Historic Roots,” you will learn the history of the Sweet Briar IHSA and NCEA teams, and how horsemanship positively adds to our students' experiences and helps them grow as leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2021-03-0629 min

Sweet Stories in the Dell Episode 4, Part 1: Sweet Briar’s 21st Century Equestrian Program… and Its Historic RootsThis episode explores Sweet Briar's historic riding program, which recently celebrated a century of equestrian education. Hear from Merrilee "Mimi" Wroten '93, current director of the riding program, Katie Balding '21, a current senior and equestrian, and Paul Cronin, beloved former director of the riding program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2021-01-1527 min

Ask Briar S1 E20 - Decolonizing Thanksgiving with Alison TedfordWelcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question. In this episode, we're decolonizing Thanksgiving with Alison Tedford. Since we're all homeschooling now, we can have super fun conversations about Thanksgiving and colonization (without ruining the holiday). We'll tell you how.

2020-11-2430 min

Capes and Japes Patricia WalkerToday we talk about Patricia Walker, who goes by Patsy and also Hellcat. She started in teen rom-com comics in the 1940's, which turned into comics in Marvel canon where she convinced Beast to help her be a superhero named Hellcat in the 1970's. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: -Patsy Walker A.K.A. Hellcat! (2015) written by Kate Leth -Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #3 -Avengers (1963) #141 -Defenders (1972) vol 6 (a starting point) -Helstrom trailer -Hellstorm: Prince of Lies (1993) -Thunderbolts Annual 2000 -Avengers Annual 2000 -Marvel Comics Presents (2007) -Patsy Walker: Hellcat (2008) -Marvel...

2020-11-1753 min

Ask Briar S1 E19 - How Do You Reinvent Yourself?Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question. In this episode, we're talking about starting over. How do you reinvent yourself? How do you reinvent your life and business? The answer is, one step at a time.

2020-11-1130 min

Ask Briar S1 E18 - Learned Helplessness, Learning Hopefulness, and How To Cultivate JoyWelcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question. In this episode, we're talking about learned helplessness, learning hopefulness, and how to cultivate joy.

2020-11-0329 min

Ask Briar S1 E17 - How to Create Systems for Chronic IllnessWelcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question. In this show, we're looking at chronic illness, and how to create systems for it. We'll talk about dealing with chronic illness, permanent disability, and the unpredictable nature of caring for those bodies.

2020-10-2728 min

Ask Briar S1 E16 - How To Meal Plan When Your Kids Are A Ravening Horde | Meal PlanningWelcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question. On today's show, we're addressing one of my most frequently asked questions. How do I feed these ravaging hordes of children when they're home all the time? So today, I'm talking about meal planning, meal prep, and the equality of food.

2020-10-2029 min

Sweet Stories in the Dell Episode 3, Part 3: Centers without WallsThis episode of Sweet Stories in the Dell explores the College's Margaret Jones Wyllie ’45 Engineering Program, which fosters the growth of students interested in engineering and its many fields of study. Dr. Bethany Brinkman, Associate Professor and Director of the Engineering Program, speaks to the program's creation and its students' accomplishments. If you know a young woman interested in engineering, please share this episode with her and point her in the direction of Sweet Briar's engineering program at sbc.edu/engineering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020-10-1629 min

Ask Briar S1 E15 - How To Maintain Your Political Sanity and Stay InformedWelcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question. In this episode, we're talking about maintaining your political sanity. How to stay informed, how to make decisions, and how to keep from going crazy.

2020-10-1329 min

Ask Briar S1 E14 - How Do You Find Buyers That Are Actually Ready to Buy Anyway?Welcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question. In this show, we talk about how we attract people who are actually ready to buy. And how do we carve out space in our environment? Plus an announcement!

2020-10-0624 min

Yikes on Mics The Cursed EpisodeThis week Briar begs listeners to send their haunted items to them. Julie reveals that she's actually 20 nautical miles in a trenchcoat. The American Government manifests some ghosts and protects a haunted tree mummy. Julie and Briar discuss getting a divorce and make plans for a death pact. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yikesonmics/support

2020-10-0300 min

Ask Briar S1 E13 - Funnels & Closing the gap from Prospect to Customer Without Being GrossWelcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question. In this episode, we're talking about closing the gap between prospect and product. What are ways we can move people through our funnel in the fewest steps possible? Without being gross about it. Plus, more thoughts on creating sanctuaries.

2020-10-0225 min

Ask Briar S1 E12 - Micro Seasons, Basics for Freelance Writers, and Unboxing ThingsIn this episode we're unboxing my latest CauseBox subscription, talking about Micro seasons, and covering some basics for freelance writers. We're taking a closer look at the joy and simple pleasure of buying yourself gifts, how observing the micro seasons can help you feel more connected and grounded, and how to find work as a freelance writer without going to sites like Upwork. Causebox (now Alltrue): https://alltrue.com/ 72 Seasons App (Google Play): https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 72 Seasons App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/72-seas... If yo...

2020-09-2930 min

Yikes on Mics Surprise! That's Capitalism, baby!Welcome to Capitalism! The government lied and we are not surprised. Briar sums up her 3 part series with a forgetful lawyer, Julie "give-em-hell" *REDACTED* spills the tea on Lite™, and we are very bitter and not okay. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yikesonmics/support

2020-09-231h 04

Ask Briar S1 E8 - Homeschooling and Why We Chose This PathIt's a very special episode of Ask Briar today, as I answer some questions about homeschooling, and why we chose this path. After almost 15 years, I feel like I *almost* have a handle on this one. Mentioned in this episode: Hardcore History: https://www.dancarlin.com/ Revolutions Mike Duncan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revolutions/id703889772 Life of Fred: https://www.lifeoffred.uniquemath.com/ Tides of History: https://wondery.com/shows/tides-of-history/

2020-09-1132 min

Ask Briar S1 E3 - Funnels, Asking Questions, And Why Are So Many of My Tabs Old Zoom Convos?In this episode I take a little while to talk about life, business and the importance of embracing imperfection. Then Alison joins us to ask about when to implement funnels and what mistakes to avoid. First I take a moment to introduce myself and my business journey so far. (And why Ask Briar exists!) Alison Tedford asks "Is it ever too early to start integrating funnels into your business? What are the biggest mistakes people make when making decisions about automating their marketing?" You can find Alison Tedford at https://www.aljazeera.com...

2020-08-2539 min

Sweet Stories in the Dell Episode 3, Part 2: Centers Without WallsIn this episode, Caperton Morton '85 interviews Lisa Powell, associate professor of environmental studies and director of the Center for Human and Environmental Sustainability. Lisa shares how her students, including Abby Cahill '22, are reaping the benefits of a transformative education at Sweet Briar, from courses in the classroom to hands-on experience in the College's new greenhouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020-08-2426 min

Ask Briar S1 E2 - Talking About Questions, Asking Questions, and ActingIn this episode we're talking about Questions and Asking Questions (with a side order of Acting). Jessica Lemmons asks "How do you combat the deer-in-headlights feeling when you want to ask a question and your mind goes blank?" You can find her at https://copysparkle.com/ and on Instagram @copysparkle. The Planners we talk about: Briar's Planner Jessica's Planner

2020-08-2119 min

Ask Briar S1 E1 - Marketing Faster, Business Magic, and GrumpinessWelcome to Ask Briar, the show where we ask and answer all of life's most interesting questions. For all those times when you wished you could ask Google a follow-up question. You can find me on my website at https://briarharvey.com/ If you enjoyed this show, please consider buying me a few tacos. https://ko-fi.com/briar In this episode, Heather Craik asks "When you have a new business that you're bringing to the world, how do you go from brand new baby audience to traction?" You can find her at: https://salesrpg.com/ H...

2020-08-1831 min

Sweet Stories in the Dell Episode 3, Part 1: Centers without WallsIn this episode, we explore the creation and implementation of Sweet Briar College's three Centers of Excellence. Caperton Morton '85 jumps into the centers with an interview with Carrie Brown, director of the Center for Creativity, Design and the Arts and professor of English and Creative Writing.Additional music credits:https://www.bronte.org.uk/contemporary-arts/artists-in-haworth/ailis-ni-riainhttps://www.ailis.info/bronte-lingerhttp://www.andreaclearfield.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020-07-3030 min

Sweet Stories in the Dell Episode 2: At the CoreThis episode explores Sweet Briar's Women's Leadership Core Curriculum. In this episode, Caperton interviews President Meredith Woo, professors Carrie Brown and Jeff Key, and students Cailey Cobb '20 and Lucy Wasserstein '22 about their experiences in their Core courses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020-06-2631 min

Sweet Stories in the Dell Bonus Episode: Technology Infusion Opens New Pathways in Sweet Briar’s Music Program and BeyondIn this bonus episode, producer Caperton Morton ’85 introduces assistant professor of music Joshua Harris. He explains how the infusion of technology and sound design into Sweet Briar’s music program has influenced students’ experiences with music and “sound art.” This direction took Josh and the students in his “Sound on Screen” course to the Sundance Film Festival, which highly impacted Brianna (or “B”) Wray ’21. She shares highlights from her experience that support the reason for providing such off-campus experiences. Josh also gives a tour of the Sound Art Production and Analysis (SarPA) Studio and explains how the unfettered use for this music studio...

2020-05-2527 min

Sweet Stories in the Dell Episode 1: Coming Home to Sweet BriarIn the first episode of Sweet Stories in the Dell, Caperton Morton '85 interviews Meredith Woo, the thirteenth president of Sweet Briar College. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020-04-2920 min

Sweet Stories in the Dell (Podcast Trailer) Carol McMurtry Fowler: The Value of a WomanWe know you can’t get enough news and stories from Sweet Briar College, so we’re launching a podcast series: Sweet Stories in the Dell.The series, produced by Caperton Morton ’85 in collaboration with Sweet Briar, will feature stories about the College and its alumnae. The full series is still in production, but in honor of Sweet Briar Forever month, we wanted to give you a little taste of what to expect. We hope you’ll enjoy a teaser episode on one of our most well-known alumnae: Carol McMurtry Fowler ’57.Check out “Carol Mc...

2020-04-1315 min

Fearless Family Project Podcast FFP Episode 3a: Know Yourself, Love Yourself, Back Yo-selfA short meditation to help you to connect with your inner-strength and focus your mind for any task that requires you to have courage. I share my experience and technique with you so that you may shape it and form your own powerful meditation to fit your unique lifestyle. Love and Light X Briar

2018-06-0616 min

Fearless Family Project Podcast FFP Episode 2: Being a Positive yet Realistic Role model for your children.I am delving little deeper into the topic of 'role modelling', the good stuff the greater stuff and downright avoidable stuff. Have a listen, guaranteed you'll feel fabulous afterwards! X Briar

2018-05-2952 min

Fearless Family Project Podcast FFP Episode 1: Helping your child to cope with anxiety.A practical podcast filled with tips, do' s and dont's for helping a child with anxiety. Please note: If you feel that your child's anxieties run a little deeper than the scenarios that I explain in this podcast, please see your family doctor for their best recommendation. Thank you. X Briar

2018-05-2356 min

Fearless Family Project Podcast Introducing Fearless Family Project PodcastHi everyone! I wanted to take this time to introduce myself and my motivation for launching this podcast. I intend to be of service to you and your families by giving you tools to be more confident, courageous and fearless in your approach to life. Thank you for tuning in. I appreciate all of you! X Briar

2018-05-2111 min