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Trying TimesMental Health Awareness Month + Finding BalanceSince May is known the most for being Mental Health Awareness Month, I really wanted to take some time out to talk about this and the different ways that some of us may feel about it in our own lives and how we cope.Hope you enjoy :) ---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang)https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang2025-05-2018 minTrying TimesThe Art of Slowing Down and Practicing MindfulnessIn this episode I talk about mindfulness. From what it is, to what we think it should be, and how to achieve it - I talk about it all :) Hope you enjoy!---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang)https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)2025-04-1521 minTrying TimesRelationships with FoodAll relationships can come with their own unique issues. One that is sometimes overlooked is the one we might have with food. This episode is a bit about that, some of the hurdles that may come with it and the connotations we may carry within this. If you or someone you know may be struggling, here are some resources that may offer support:National Eating Disorder Information Centre https://www.nedic.ca/Beat Eating Disorders https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/---2025-03-1818 minTrying TimesLove, Expectations and PressuresThis one's all about some of the societal expectations and pressures we may face regularly in regards to love + a little bit about valentine's day.Hope you enjoy :)---Keep up with the show here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcarmenkang/ (@imcarmenkang)https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetryingtimespodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/imcarmenkang (@imcarmenkang)2025-02-1829 minTrying TimesImposter SyndromeWe're so back (and so is imposter syndrome)! I thought there was no better way to start the year by talking about the very thing that inspired this show for me.
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You just might leave this episode with some new stories to add to your tbr pile :)
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Rat Pack de Mesa CentralLa transformación de los Premios Nobel en las ciencias y el Nobel de Literatura de Han KangEn una nueva edición de Rat Pack de Mesa Central, Ramón Ulloa conversó con las editoras Paloma Ávila y Carmen Gloria López sobre el avance de la inteligencia artificial en los Premios Nobel de Química y Física y de la literatura de Han Kang, Premio Nobel de Literatura.2024-10-1124 minTrying TimesFinding Comfort Within YourselfIn this episode I get real comfortable with talking about life and how I cope during tough (or trying) times. Oh also, this is the very first video episode I’ve done - hope you enjoy :)
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All About The JoyExploring Marvel's Jonathan Majors' Kang Re-Casting and the Fight for Equality in HollywoodWhen the real world collides with the reel, how does Marvel navigate the choppy waters of public perception and narrative continuity? We grapple with this conundrum as we address the recent legal predicaments of Jonathan Majors and the potential impact on his Marvel career. Recasting beloved characters is no easy feat; just look at cases like Edward Norton and Terrence Howard. Our chat takes us deep into the heart of fandom, where the emotional bonds with characters like Black Panther reveal just how intricate these casting decisions can become, especially when race enters the equation.Courtrooms across...2023-12-2449 minTrying TimesMillennials and Christmas (Episode 52)Every time the holidays roll around, I take a moment to reflect on the year and how things really went. It can be something that feels uplifting, or maybe not at all and actually leaves me feeling lousy, but it’s worth doing nonetheless. I’m learning that regardless of how it goes, I deserve to learn more about myself throughout it all and treat myself along the way.
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CAMBON PODCASTSInterview with writer Cecile Pin in "les Rencontres" - CHANEL Literary Rendezvous at Rue CambonAs part of the Rendez-vous littéraires rue Cambon [Literary Rendezvous at Rue Cambon], the podcast "les Rencontres" highlights the birth of a writer in a series imagined by CHANEL and House ambassador and spokesperson Charlotte Casiraghi.Listen to author and critic Erica Wagner in conversation with Cecile Pin, writer of “Wandering Souls”, her first novel published by 4th Estate in 2023. Together, they talk about her vocation as a writer and the story of her family, which inspired her book and whose fate is intertwined with that of refugees after the Vietnam War. They also e...2023-06-1934 minTrying TimesCareer Possibilities with Amanda Armstrong (Episode 40)Thinking about your career can feel scary. Sometimes you don’t know exactly what you want, and that is okay. In this episode, I chat with Amanda Armstrong, the founder of Athari Career Coaching. We talk all about her inspirations, how to understand your core values best and working to continuously level up in your own life. Hope you enjoy :)
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...2023-05-021h 12Trying TimesDoctors, Appointments, and Anxiety (Episode 36)Doctors offices, time feeling like a void and overall health anxiety = all things that I share in this episode (also featuring a couple of embarrassing and probably funny stories). Hope you enjoy :)
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The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastINTERVIEW: Collin Kelly & Jackson LanzingJoining us for episode 109 is the writing duo behind titles like Batman Beyond: Neo-Year with artist Max Dunbar and Aquaman & The Flash: Voidsong with Vasco Georgiev over at DC Comics – they are also the ongoing writers for Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty with artist Carmen Carnero and wrote Kang the Conqueror with Carlos Magno at Marvel Comics.They are also the current writers on the ongoing Star Trek title at IDW with artist Ramon Rosanas – their Batman: One Bad Day Clayface #1 with artist Xermanico is actually releasing this week, AND it was recently announced that they will be t...2023-02-271h 15Trying TimesYouTube (Episode 32)YouTube has been around for a good portion of my life now, and it's a place that I have enjoyed both as a subscriber and also as a "creator" - I loved to edit videos so this was a cool way to share some fun ones that I made throughout high school and university. (albeit I haven't posted in a very long time, it's still something I enjoy ok) So this episode is all about that, and some of the Trying Times that came with different ideas and types of content I created....enjoy!
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Οι εντιμότατες φίλες μαςΤο επεισόδιο για τα Δέκα βιβλία για Το Καλό του 2310 βιβλία για να πάει καλά η χρονιά. Οι εντιμότατες φίλες μιλάμε για τα 5+5 βιβλία που διαβάσαμε και αγαπήσαμε περισσότερο τη χρονιά που πέρασε --όχι απαραίτητα καινούριες εκδόσεις-- και περιμένουμε να ακούσουμε και τις δικές σας προτάσεις!
Τα βιβλία που συζητάμε και προτείνουμε είναι:
Σταχτοπούτα - Φτου Ξελευθερία της Rebecca Solnit
Η χορτοφάγος της Kang Han
Με τις μέλισσες ή με τους λύκους του Θανάση Καμπαγιάννης
Το άλλο άκρο στο εδώλιο του Κώστα Παπαδάκη
Αφηγήτρια Ταινιών του Hernan Rivera-Letelier
Να τελειώνουμε με τον Εντί Μπελγκέλ - Edouard Louis
Mrs Caliban - Rachel Ingals
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2023-01-2736 minTrying TimesRace to Relevance (Episode 30)Happy New Year! In this one, I talk a lot about the concept of gratitude and how we sometimes might lose sight of this. It's easy, it happens often and I think there's so many factors that play into this. Social media, media in general and the constant stories we are told (or may even tell ourselves) all work around the clock. So here's this episode - I hope you enjoy :)
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https://www.instagram.com/thetryingtimespodcast/ (@thetryingtimespodcast)2023-01-2426 minTrying TimesThe Trying Times of 2022: The Making of This Show (Episode 29)It's been an interesting year, and it's now wrapping with a total of 29 episodes of Trying Times....I can't believe it. In this one, I talk a lot about how the idea behind Trying Times came to me and how it's inspired me.
Thank you for listening and making this such a special thing.
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Meet Kiran Rai, aka KayRay. She’s a good friend, a talented Actress, cool Director and overall this Super Creative. In this episode, we talk about her inspirations, how life can be cyclical and also take a trip down memory lane as we discuss some of her previous projects. It was so special to catch up with her. I hope you enjoy this episode :)
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https://www.instagram.com/by...2022-12-061h 31Trying TimesFinding Your Community with Victoria Robinson (Episode 27)Back again with a new episode with a very special guest! Meet Victoria Robinson, one of my good pals and a great photographer. In this episode we talk a lot about her work, her experiences in the industry and that feeling when you find your creative community. Without further ado, enjoy the conversation :)
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Un libro en RB. (Recopilación últimas temporadas)"La vegetariana" de Han Kang (2022-11-19 Un libro en Radio Briviesca)Audio del programa "Un libro en RADIO BRIVIESCA " del dia 19-11-2022.
“La vegetariana” de Han Kang. Novelista surcoreana.
Comentado por Eva Alonso, Isabel Ramoneda, Manu Gil y Carmen Sáez.
Yeonghye ( la protagonista) en palabras de su marido, no tiene ningún atractivo especial pero tampoco defecto en particular, pero una madrugada decide no comer carne nunca más, esta decisión provoca reacciones en su entorno familiar …. El rechazo a comer carne es un rechazo instintivo, sugerido por sus sueños. La historia de la transformación de la protagonista nos la van a contar, su marido, su cuñado artis...2022-11-1954 minTrying TimesEmbracing the Cringe with Nika Thompson (Episode 26)Hi friends! This week’s episode features a special guest! I’m so excited to share this conversation with Nika Thompson, and to chat more about her photography, current projects and (of course) imposter syndrome. Nika knows that working as a Creative can mean and exhibit so many things. One of those things can be progression, where we are constantly growing and becoming better at our craft. So without further ado, enjoy this episode and embrace the cringe of our pasts with us! :)
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2022-10-2515 min
Mostly FictionalEp. 3: Pam and Hallie Judge Books By Their Covers, and Pam’s Dog Also Shares His ThoughtsIn this episode of Mostly Fictional (we finally say our name!), Hallie and Pam prepare for the spooky reading season and attempt to coordinate a buddy-read.Books mentioned, in order: The Employees by Olga RavnThe Lovers by Paolo CognettiThe Doloriad by Missouri WilliamsEverything I Never Told You by Celeste NgLittle Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgOur Missing Hearts by Celeste NgThe Vegetarian by Han KangIn the Orchard by Eliza MinotOrlando by Virginia WoolfToddler Hunting and Other Stories by Kono Taeko2022-10-161h 04Trying TimesTrying New Things (Episode 24)Guys the audio game has levelled up - get ready for some crispy clear vocals lol. Okay so this one is all about hobbies and you're probably thinking - didn't she already talk about this before? Well yes, but no. This one is about hobbies you can do while on the go, so I talk about biking, reading, and penny boarding.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-10-1116 minTrying TimesRom-Coms vs Reality (Episode 23)Sometimes it might feel like things just aren't going your way, and maybe things aren't meeting your expectations. When it comes to dating, surely enough of us can turn to good ol romcoms during what might feel like a grim moment (or for comfort, no judgement here). This episode is about how this genre of films and books can sometimes alter our expectations, and I talk about how realistic (or not) they feel to me.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-09-2714 minTrying TimesJust Girly Things (Episode 22)In this episode, I talk about something more personal and something that I believe should be talked about a lot more. PMDD. Also known as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. I share a bit about my experience learning about this, understanding it, and growing with it.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-09-1313 minTrying TimesThe Trying Times of Comparison (Episode 21)I think of comparison as some kind of a plague, it sort of just infests lives and takes away from the excitement of just living. So in this episode, I chat about how it may possibly effect us at different stages of our lives, and more on how it has become prominent in our world.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-08-3012 minTrying TimesThe Trying Times of Overthinking (Episode 20)Have you been overthinking lately? If so, this episode just might be perfect for you. No but in all seriousness, this is something that we all do and we're all a little guilty of. Sometimes we overthink the simplest things, even when the answer may be right in front of us. Other times we overthink in hopes that we'll come to some form of resolution. That's what this episode is all about.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-08-1614 minTrying TimesThat Time I Discovered a New Talent...? (Episode 19)Remember when song covers were the biggest thing on YouTube? Cause I sure do..this one's a bit of a throwback and all about trying to discover new talents way back when social media started to come into the forefront. :')
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-08-0212 minTrying TimesThings to Process Trying Times: Journalling (Episode 18)In one of the first episodes of this show, I quickly visited the subject of journalling and mindfulness - it actually sparked a lot of really great conversations with some friends on Instagram so I wanted to bring this subject back and talk about it with more detail.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-07-2612 minTrying TimesThings to Avoid Trying Times: Reading (Episode 17)This opens up a new sort of series in the show, where we talk about some of the things we can turn to when working through or simply avoiding trying times altogether. So in this one, the main topic is reading and focuses on some the books I've read lately...
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-07-1917 min
Trying TimesThe Trying Times of Social Media (Episode 16)Since the last episode, I got to thinking about how social media has impacted the way we socialize and even acts as a buffer sometimes so that we don't have to interact with someone irl. So this one's all about that and my recounting of how new age interactive media took over when I was growing up.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-07-1219 minTrying TimesThe Trying Times of Summer (Episode 15)I think I can speak for a big group of people when I say that summer is the most popular season of all. In this episode, I acknowledge that, and some of the nostalgia from my childhood and then proceed to talk about all of the trying times of the season that I face now..?
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-06-2811 minTrying TimesThat Time I Was Tired (Episode 14)The title seems pretty self explanatory...but I talk about just how embarrassing I can be when I'm tired. Don't believe me? Just listen and see.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-06-2113 minTrying TimesThat Time I Realized "Milestones" Are Subjective (Episode 13)In this one, I talk about some of the milestones everyone is expected to experience at one point (or another) in their lives; from school and career to relationships, and the fact that it is okay to move at your own pace.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-06-1415 minTrying TimesThat Time I Embarrassed Myself (Episode 12)We've all been here before, you do or say something embarrassing and then wish you could reverse time...well this episode is a slight documentation of some of those stupid and trying times.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-06-0717 min
Frikingos de la Galaxia - Cine y OcioFrikingos de la Galaxia - 5x27 - OBI-WAN KENOBI (1x03): REVIEW CON SPOILERS, EASTER EGGS y REFERENCIASVolvemos a trazar las coordenadas en la Friking Express rumbo a una Galaxia muy, muy lejana, para analizar en profundidad la nueva serie live action de Star Wars: 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'. Regresa Ewan McGregor retomando el papel del mencionado maestro Jedi, y Hayden Christensen para volver a enfundarse el traje de Darth Vader.
También veremos a Joel Edgerton y Bonnie Piesse reinterpretando a Owen y Beru Lars respectivamente; mientras que Moses Ingram, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell y Benny Safdie cierran el reparto principal de esta miniserie dirigida por Deborah Chow.
La h...2022-06-021h 42Trying TimesThat Time I Made The Move (Episode 11)Making a move could mean so many different things, nonetheless it is always a little scary. In this episode, I talk about the time I moved across the country for the first time for a new job.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-05-3118 min
Frikingos de la Galaxia - Cine y OcioFrikingos de la Galaxia - 5x26 - OBI-WAN KENOBI (1x01 y 1x02): REVIEW CON SPOILERS, EASTER EGGS y REFERENCIASVolvemos a trazar las coordenadas en la Friking Express rumbo a una Galaxia muy, muy lejana, para analizar en profundidad la nueva serie live action de Star Wars: 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'. Regresa Ewan McGregor retomando el papel del mencionado maestro Jedi, y Hayden Christensen para volver a enfundarse el traje de Darth Vader.
También veremos a Joel Edgerton y Bonnie Piesse reinterpretando a Owen y Beru Lars respectivamente; mientras que Moses Ingram, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell y Benny Safdie cierran el reparto principal de esta miniserie dirigida por Deborah Chow.
La h...2022-05-291h 05Trying TimesThat Time I Wasn't Productive (Episode 10)Ever have someone tell you that you NEED to do something differently to be more productive, or to be better? Well, this one is a backhand at that. In this episode, I talk about what society deems as productive, burn out, learning about what is productive for you and creativity as an outlet vs creativity as a career -PLUS more.
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Leave a voicemail here: anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-05-2428 minTrying TimesThat Time I Felt Wanderlust (Episode 9)This one focuses on the desire to travel, but the fear and anxieties that come with it after having been in a lockdown for what felt like a few years + some more about life and what's been going on!
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anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-05-1716 minTrying TimesThat Time I Found Myself (Episode 8)It's not like I got lost as I was going somewhere, but this one's about finding your people and how that can become a little easier to do when you are fully in tact with yourself. So I talk a lot about hobbies, variables and expectations.
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anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-05-1020 minTrying TimesThat Time I Was Homesick (Episode 7)Homesickness is something we all deal with at some point or another. I've never really had this in depth of a conversation with anyone about how it can be this very heavy thing that feels like the end of the world sometimes? So this conversation focuses a little more on that and ways that we can help ourselves if we ever find ourselves in that position.
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anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-05-0326 minTrying TimesThat Time I Tried Out Every Hobby (Episode 6)So I gotta come clean here, the title is a lie. I haven't obviously tried out every single hobby in the world, but I did really work on my own hobbies a little too much during lockdown and now have no clue what to do - and that whole aspect of focus? I don't know her anymore.
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anchor.fm/trying-timespodcast2022-04-2618 min
Trying TimesThat Time I Felt Inspired (Episode 5)So you know when you're growing up and everything feels unnecessarily awkward? Yeah, this one's about that. But more so focusing on my background, and how I began to feel more comfortable within myself and a mesh of tradition/modern lifestyles meeting.
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Trying TimesThat Time I Tried Watching Something New Everyday (Episode 4)So remember in the last episode how we talked about our music choice, and how that impacts us? Well in this one we're talking about tv shows and movies and how THOSE impact us.
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Trying TimesThat Time I Was Emo (Episode 3)Have you ever listened to a song and pretended you were in a real emotional music video? Like in the back of a car, looking out the window type of thing? Well if you have, welcome and if you haven't........you're lying rn.
Just kidding, this episode is about how my music taste over the years impacted my style, personality and etc.,
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Trying TimesThat Time I Learned About Mindfulness (Episode 2)Hello again! Or if you're new to Trying Times, hi - thank you so much for stopping by and listening to my show :)
In this episode we carry episode 1's discussion of self care a bit more, and also discuss meditation and the meaning of mindfulness. If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to hit that follow button as it shows me you want to listen to more episodes!
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Trying TimesThat Time I Started a Podcast (Episode 1)Welcome to the first episode of Trying Times! It means a lot that you took all this time just to be here, I appreciate that.
In this episode, I introduce this podcast and talk about some self care practices that I really love. After all, life's tough - take care of you and make sure you feel loved! If you enjoy this show, please be sure to follow and that'll show me lots of love. There's tons of love going around hahah
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The Yay - A Bay Area Theatre PodcastEpisode 223: Kim DonovanKim Donovan is no stranger to the Yay and no stranger to Bay Area Theatre – she has graced so many stages, has been in Dirty Butterfly, Stage Kiss, All The Way and of course Four Men In Paris. She is now in rehearsals for DOT, the play produced by the New Conservatory Theatre. Kim is now branching out in new venues, creating KSD Casting and is a casting director and a voice over coach. She’s still also doing the Leviathan Chronicles, which you can check out here: www.leviathanchronicles.com
And today is Kim’s birthday!!
Kim has an IMDB p...2022-02-201h 28
APA Scope, Diversity & Inclusion in the Photo CommunityAPA Scope Diversity & Inclusion, Episode 3Moderated by Diana King and Jessica Foley, with Photographer, Carmen Chan, Netflix Campaign Manager, Alex Kang, Photo Producer, Caroline Yi, Art Director Mike Nguyen.
Focus on Asian inclusion in the photo industry
APA Scope is a webinar series focused on diversity and inclusion in the photography industry. The original webinar recordings are on the American Photographic Artists (APA) YouTube Chanel. APA is a not-for-profit association of professional photographers who work in the advertising, editorial, commercial, and entertainment sectors. https://apanational.org/2021-09-2959 min
The Superhero Show Show#382: M.O.D.O.K. and His A.I.M. 2, PleaseThe Superhero Show Show #38M.O.D.O.K. and His A.I.M. 2, Please[caption id="attachment_20192" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] M.O.D.O.K -- “O, WERE BLOOD THICKER THAN ROBOT JUICE!” - Episode 108 -- The time travelling Young M.O.D.O.K. finally exacts his revenge by kidnapping the family and replacing them with robots. M.O.D.O.K. goes to save his them, and they all end up in a twisted family therapy / battle to the death in Murderworld. (Photo Courtesy of Marvel)[/caption]It's...2021-06-291h 27The Superhero Show Show#382: M.O.D.O.K. and His A.I.M. 2, PleaseThe Superhero Show Show #38M.O.D.O.K. and His A.I.M. 2, Please[caption id="attachment_20192" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] M.O.D.O.K -- “O, WERE BLOOD THICKER THAN ROBOT JUICE!” - Episode 108 -- The time travelling Young M.O.D.O.K. finally exacts his revenge by kidnapping the family and replacing them with robots. M.O.D.O.K. goes to save his them, and they all end up in a twisted family therapy / battle to the death in Murderworld. (Photo Courtesy of Marvel)[/caption]It's...2021-06-291h 27The Superhero Show Show#369: Tudyk or Not TudykThe Superhero Show Show #369Tudyk or Not TudykIt's the finale of Resident Alien, plus Invincible and Justice League, on an all-new The Superhero Show Show!It's the biggest episode of The Superhero Show Show yet, as Cassie and the Boyz discuss the finale of Resident Alien! Will Harry end up destroying the entire planet? Will D'arcy finally find happiness? Will the mayor and his wife re-connect? You could watch the entire...2021-04-051h 47The Superhero Show Show#369: Tudyk or Not TudykThe Superhero Show Show #369Tudyk or Not TudykIt's the finale of Resident Alien, plus Invincible and Justice League, on an all-new The Superhero Show Show!It's the biggest episode of The Superhero Show Show yet, as Cassie and the Boyz discuss the finale of Resident Alien! Will Harry end up destroying the entire planet? Will D'arcy finally find happiness? Will the mayor and his wife re-connect? You could watch the entire...2021-04-051h 47
Hype Drive - Um Podcast Star WarsHYPE DRIVE - Obi-Wan Kenobi - Elenco, Gravações e TeoriasHYPE DRIVE - Obi-Wan Kenobi - Elenco e Início das Gravações e Teorias
HYPE RUN - O Salto Mais Rápido para as Verdadeiras Notícias de Star Wars!
Hello There! A Lucasfilm anunciou hoje (29/3/2021), oficialmente, parte do elenco da série Obi-Wan Kenobi e nós trazemos aqui algo além de nomes ao vento, trazemos um pouco de contexto sobre o elenco, time de produção executiva, diretora e perspectivas sobre o que esperar de uma das séries mais deseja desde o primeiro anúncio de que haveriam séries em live-actio...2021-03-3008 min
Zwischen den Seiten07 Warum unser Lifestyle Quarantäne genannt wirdJanuar, Februar, März, April, die Jahresuhr steht niemals still. So geschieht es auch, dass wir bereits im März sind, euch aber jetzt erst erzählen, was wir im Januar so gelesen haben. Naja, macht nichts! Die Zeit rauscht an uns vorbei, da ist kurz innehalten und reflektieren gar nicht mal so schlecht. Und falls ihr beim hören auch kurz innegehalten und deswegen etwas verpasst habt, keine Sorge, ihr findet alles auch hier:
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Are These Books Drunk?The Vegetarian - Part 4 BONUS EPISODE!30 - It's a BONUS happy hour! Join us AND special guest Daniel K. Isaac (Billions, According to My Mother) as we sip on a Boulevardier and get his scoop on The Vegetarian by Han Kang. He gives a little more insight into Korean culture, delights us with stories of his beloved mom, and gives us a much-needed lesson on the pronunciations of some character names. (Hint: we got a couple wrong!) Oh yeah, and we announce our March book pick - see below!
Chapters Discussed: All of 'em
Next Week: The Vanishing Half (Chapters 1-3)2021-02-251h 18Are These Books Drunk?The Vegetarian - Part 329 - It's Thursdaaaaaaay! Grab your cocktail and join us for happy hour chatting about The Vegetarian by Han Kang. This week we're drinking in all the Water & Sunlight we can get as we dig into the final chapter. We reminisce about places in nature that we feel most connected to, divulge the realizations we've each had lately that (like In-hye) have made us tackle life a little differently, and try to dissect...what the hell happened in this book?!
Chapters Discussed: Part 3 (Flaming Trees)
Next Week: Special Guest Daniel K. Issac talks The Vegetarian
2021-02-1856 minAre These Books Drunk?The Vegetarian - Part 228 - Welcome back for another happy hour chatting about The Vegetarian by Han Kang. This week we're sipping on another Soju-based cocktail, this one reminiscent of Yeong-hye's Mongolian Mark, the Blue Beauty. In the spirit of Yeong-hye's apparent metamorphosis, we muse on what we'd metamorphose into, our pre-Covid guilty (or not-so-guilty) pleasures, and given the ending of this chapter, Mariana wonders whether In-hye cares about her sister at all. We also get a fabulous *Listener Question* going back to one of our previous episodes - thanks for sending it our way, Adrian!
Chapters Discussed: Part 2 (Mongolian Mark)...2021-02-111h 07Are These Books Drunk?The Vegetarian - Part 127 - Join us for another drink and another happy hour discussing our February book pick The Vegetarian by Han Kang. We begin our chat this week by adding a new liquor to our palate - we incorporate Soju, a South Korean rice liquor into this week's cocktail, a twist on a Bloody Mary: Bloody Lady. Using Yeong-Hye's dreams as a jumping off point, we take a deep dive into our own dreams, the cultural traditions we might be ridiculed for parting ways with, and of course, our own relationships and struggles with the foods we choose to eat.
Ch...2021-02-041h 01Are These Books Drunk?The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Part 426 - It's #ThirstyThursday, which means it's time for another happy hour with your book club besties! This week we finish The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid while enjoying the radiant and glowing Right To Die. We kick off the episode with a very socially aware listener question from one of our favorite listeners (and incredible artist) Adela Antoinette. We chat about whether all of the gossip and discussion about Evelyn's many husbands eclipses her own fame, gush over the final years she shares with the real love of her life, and we get incredibly vulnerable in...2021-01-281h 06
Total Movie RecallTMR 052 – Cabin Boy This week on Total Movie Recall, Ryan gets his hipster comedy credentials revoked after Steve makes him pay $3.99 to watch the 1994 not-so-classic comedy, Cabin Boy. Ryan simply cannot understand the cache this movie has in the “alt-comedy” world, or as he likes to call it, the “non-comedy” world (now that’s funny!). Steve would explain it, but you just, like, don’t get it man. Cabin Boy (1994) d. Adam Resnick Starring: Chris Elliott Ritch Brinkley James Gammon Brian Doyle-Murray Brion James Melora Walters David Letterman2021-01-041h 42
Enoughness with Lisa Carmen WangHow to Create Lasting Love with CEO of Coffee Meets Bagel, Dawoon KangIn his book, The Art of Loving, Philosopher Erich Fromm wrote, “There is hardly any activity, any enterprise, which is started with such tremendous hopes and expectations, and yet, which fails so regularly, as love.”
This is especially true in modern love and dating. We have never had so many options to find love, and yet have never been so lost in knowing how to cultivate it. Too often we jump into dating without actually having any knowledge around what it is that we want. We jump in expecting that if it's the right love, It will be e...2020-05-2550 min