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The Ministry of FilmJurassic Park vs Jurassic WorldCarolina and Robin go on a summer blockbuster adventure, comparing the totemic dinosaur film Jurassic Park (1993) with its on-paper extremely similar reboot Jurassic World (2015). Politics include: why a film about dinosaurs that (initially) can't reproduce is actually a film about a human couple deciding to have children after all; the evolution of our idea of the billionaire in society; and why Dennis the IT guy in Jurassic Park is basically Elon Musk. Dino-diversions and readings:Youtube's 'Every frame a painting' masterclass in blocking (and why Marvel films look boring)Also on Youtube, the evolution of...2025-07-171h 21
The Ministry of FilmEraserheadRobin and Carolina embrace the surreal with Eraserhead, the film featuring possibly the creepiest baby in cinematic history.Politics include: honestly, not very many - but the baby really is very scary. And there's a lot about Christian morality. And horniness. A lot of horniness.Continue the surrealist journey:Gorgeous, if short-lived, podcast series about Lynch - ON LYNCH (truly wonderful work)From the horse's mouth - Lynch's autobiography 'Catching the big fish'Eraserhead at 40: a print re-review with delightful insight - The GuardianIf you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe...2025-06-201h 03
The Ministry of FilmSpirited AwayCarolina and Robin talk about Spirited Away, Japan's most successful film of all time, and likely one of the best films about life in a ghost bathhouse.Politics include: how said bathhouse is maybe a metaphor for oppression, but also a really lovely-looking place; the post-80s economic bubble haze in Japan; and a very cool radish ghost.Continue the reverie:*That* review of Spirited Away by Nigel Andrews from the FTA Youtube love letter to Ghibli, with an interview with the man himselfWhat Hayao Miyazaki really thinks of AI (it's not pretty)...2025-06-061h 04
The Family Histories PodcastS09EP05 - 'The Testifier’ with Robin R FosterIn this fifth episode of Series Nine, host Andrew Martin meets professional family historian, author, and former FamilySearch volunteer, Robin R. Foster and hears about how she got hooked on researching her family history, her drive to help people through online communities like Facebook and Substack, and how she found herself surrounded by sources when she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.THE LIFE STORY - BEVERLEY VANCE Robin has chosen to tell the life story of her 2x Great Grandfather, Beverley Vance who was born i...2025-06-0334 min
The Ministry of FilmThe Wizard of OzRobin and Carolina discuss the Wizard of Oz, the most-watched film of all time, and likely the children's film with the most religious, LGBTQ+ and feminist theories around it.Politics include: how Dorothy is the ultimate feminist, queer queen, how the yellow brick road may be a metaphor for the gold standard (?!) and how you can genuinely spot a bit of Plato's Republic in this fantasy musical from 80 years ago.More wizarding nerdery, just for you:A runthrough of the (completely mental) making of The Wizard of OzThe three Witches are feminist heroes, of...2025-05-2348 min
The Ministry of FilmBONUS: ConclaveCarolina and Robin are back in your ears for a bonus episode to mark the best real-life sleepover that is the Papal Conclave.Politics include: faith and politics being quite icky together, how the West Wing really did dictate political art through the 2010s, and how electing a Pope is actually not that dissimilar to electing your Constituency Labour Party Secretary. Genuinely.Conclave nerds, rejoice:A Conclave expert runs you through the election process (The Spectator)The best print review of Conclave out there (Michael Wood for the LRB)The OG Patrick Harris covers...2025-05-0849 min
The Ministry of FilmThe Zone of InterestCarolina and Robin take you through one of the worst calamities in history and the people behind it in domestic-drama-turned-holocaust-film The Zone of Interest (2023).Politics include: literal Nazis, how there was no God in the house of the Commandant, and how Robin will (maybe) quietly compare your LinkedIn posts to a Rudolf Hoss memo to the SS.As the 80th Anniversary of VE Day approaches, we encourage you to consider donating to organisations supporting those suffering from the atrocities of war. Our further recommendations:'If this is a man' by Primo Levi (1947...2025-05-021h 25
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 13 - The Journey of a Musical Theater Performer with Caroline YoungerListen in as Robin and Caroline chat about her journey in the performing arts, which may be of particular interest to parents and students of Musical Theater. Caroline talks about dance as a healing modality, the current landscape of the arts world, and how she has successfully created and implemented a Musical Theater program in studios from Colorado to North Carolina.
About Caroline:
Caroline Younger-Liadakis is an actress, choreographer and teaching artist. She has also written three plays that were produced in NYC and is currently working on a new piece of fiction.
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The Ministry of FilmSeven SamuraiRobin and Carolina discuss the best samurai film of all time, Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954). The bandits are mean, our heroes are heroic, and the farmers are just trying to survive.Politics include: how Jaws and Star Wars blatantly copied this film, the making of a seven-person army, and a village trying to stay safe in an uncertain world that is basically, literally all of us at the moment.Hungry for more? Good stuff on Seven SamuraiThe Cine-Files talk about the film for 4+ hoursWhy Kurosawa's films are the best edited in film historyForeign...2025-04-041h 04
The Ministry of FilmWallace & GromitCarolina and Robin discuss two of Wallace & Gromit's fabulous films: The Wrong Trousers (1993) and Vengeance Most Fowl (2024), two films that confirm that dogs really are better than human beings.Politics include: a murderous penguin that uses technology for evil, a robot that is terrifyingly pliant until it's not, the turbulent Yorkshire-Lancashire border, and the literal fundamentals of AI ethics.See here the complete Sight & Sound critics' list of the 100 best films of all time. Yes, Jeanne Dielman is at the top. Somehow.If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to...2025-03-2157 min
The Ministry of FilmThe ShiningCarolina and Robin discuss The Shining, the terrifying (but always beautiful) tale of a family falling apart in a remote Colorado hotel in the 1970s.Politics include: the hotel owner who looks like a young Trump, the grim reality of the film being about domestic abuse more than it is about ghosts, and how Jack Torrance represents the broken dreams of the white American working class. If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you're listening, it will help others find the pod.You can now follow u...2025-03-0658 min
The Ministry of FilmCleo from 5 to 7Carolina and Robin discuss Cleo from 5 to 7, an outrageously French film about a young woman who may or may not be terminally ill in 1950s Paris. While she waits for her diagnosis, she discovers who she is and her place in the world, politics and all.Politics include: the beret-wearing, tarot-reading difficulties of being a beautiful woman in Paris, how the war lingers in even the most gentle of French New Wave films, and how everything connects to the modern French far right.If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the...2025-02-2045 min
The Ministry of FilmThe SubstanceCarolina and Robin discuss The Substance, a very modern classic about a Hollywood actress who will do anything to be young and beautiful again.Politics include: the late-stage capitalism of beauty standards, how not having an inner life will ruin your outer life, and why most men in this film are morons.If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you're listening, it will help others find the pod.You can now follow us on: Instagram @ministryoffilmpod Bluesky @ministryoffilmpod.bskyb.social 2025-02-0659 min
The Ministry of FilmMetropolisCarolina and Robin go from discussing the pre-modern world (see our previous episode on Barry Lyndon) to deciphering the futuristic messaging of 1927's Metropolis.Politics include: why authoritarianism may not actually be that great, the catholicism of the Weimar republic, and why a 1920s film has a lot to say about... AI?This is the final of our episodes shot earlier in 2024, so please bear with us, the sound was less than ideal.If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you're listening, it will help others...2025-01-2340 min
Robin's Nest from American HumaneBo the Bloodhound: America's Top DogIn this episode of Robin’s Nest, Dr. Robin Ganzert welcomes Sergeant David Rowland and his remarkable partner, K-9 Bo, the bloodhound from the Gastonia Police Department in North Carolina. At just 18 months old, Bo has already made an indelible impact, solving cases, saving lives, and bringing comfort to those in need.As the first bloodhound in his department, Bo’s gentle demeanor and unparalleled tracking skills have helped locate missing children, find lost senior citizens, and assist in critical investigations. Bo exemplifies the courage, compassion, and excellence that earned him the title of 14th Annual Hero Dog...2025-01-1331 min
The Ministry of FilmBarry LyndonIn 2025's first episode, Carolina and Robin discuss the film that best depicts the pre-modern world, Barry Lyndon.Politics include: how a conman acquires wealth and status, the utter boredom of aristocratic women, and how to understand Trump ahead of his upcoming presidency.If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you're listening, it will help others find the pod.You can now follow us on: Instagram @ministryoffilmpod Bluesky @ministryoffilmpod.bskyb.social 2025-01-0943 min
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 5 - The Process of Making Art and Creative Problem Solving with Jeffrey GunsholRobin sits down with long-time friend and dance educator, Jeffrey Gunshol, to discuss how his students have benefitted from performing arts training over the years, and tells tales about how a dance education builds character traits that carry young people confidently into the future.
JEFFREY GUNSHOL
Jeffrey Gunshol has danced with many different artists including, Liz Lerman, Mark Dendy, Melanie Stewart, and Kattie Duck and collaborated with Vincent Cacalano, Adrienne Clancy, Reggie Crump, Stephanie George, and Michaela Cannon. He began dancing at the Baltimore School for the Arts then headed to New York City and...2025-01-071h 06
The Ministry of FilmThe Lion in WinterHappy holidays! Carolina and Robin discuss the historical drama The Lion in Winter, a film that takes place during Christmas, but with more backstabbing than giftgiving. Politics include: the nature of power, legacy and the politics of elites, why Katherine Hepburn is the ultimate gilf queen, and Peter O'Toole having the time of his life as king. If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you're listening, it will help others find the pod.You can now follow us on: Instagram @ministryoffilmpod Bluesky @ministryoffilmpod.bskyb.social 2024-12-3154 min
The Ministry of FilmA Matter of Life and DeathCarolina and Robin talk about the heart-warming, surreal post-war romcom A Matter of Life and Death. Politics include: the bureaucracy of the afterlife, capital E Empire, women riding bikes during the war, and David Niven's Conservative face and Labour attitude.You can find out more information about the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger via the documentary 'Made in England: the films of Powell and Pressburger' here, and if you're in the UK you can watch it for free on BBC iPlayer here. This is not an ad!If you like what...2024-12-1243 min
The Trail Went ColdThe Trail Went Cold - Episode 409 - Kenneth Dungee and "Debbie"December 23, 1988. Orange County, North Carolina. A quartet of friends – 19-year old Kenneth Dungee, 17-year old Kenneth Newkirk, 17-year old Levern Allen and 17-year old Darius Bannerman – leave their homes in Greensboro in order to drive to Raleigh to go Christmas shopping. While travelling down Interstate 40, their car is violently run off the road by a blue Monte Carlo containing a white man and a white woman. Kenneth Dungee is killed in the crash and while his three friends survive, Levern has his right leg amputated. Since the four young men were black, it is speculated that the occupants of the...2024-12-1153 min
Crushing It With Your Tribe! PodcastWild About Conservation with Alexandra RowlandIn this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of zookeeping and wildlife conservation with Alexandra Rowland, Assistant Curator of Birds at the Virginia Zoo, wife, mother of four, and lifelong animal advocate. Inspired by childhood heroes like Jungle Jack Hanna and Captain Planet, Alexandra shares how her early passion for wildlife shaped her journey into the world of animal care and conservation.From volunteering at a local animal shelter as a teen to working with majestic birds of prey at the Carolina Raptor Center, Alexandra’s path has been anything but ordinary. Now, as Assistant Curator at...2024-12-0347 min
The Ministry of FilmThe Truman ShowCarolina and Robin talk about brilliantly clever parody of nineties suburbia, The Truman Show.Politics include: the fantastical dystopia of Hollywood (sorry Hollywood), the individualist American dream and Foucault's nightmarish panopticon of all-encompassing surveillance. If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you're listening, it will help others find the pod.You can now follow us on: Instagram @ministryoffilmpod Bluesky @ministryoffilmpod.bskyb.social 2024-11-2856 min
Expat Diaries - Costa Rica Edition🎙️ Robin Jackson - 6 Months in Costa Rica: Finding a Forever Home with Her 3 Dogs 🐾🇨🇷In this episode, we meet Robin Jackson, a dedicated animal lover and doggy daycare owner from South Carolina, who’s currently on a 6-month journey to discover if Costa Rica could be her forever home. Bringing along her three beloved dogs, Robin chose the charming town of Santa Lucia as her base after several visits to explore Costa Rica’s beautiful landscapes and warm communities.As Robin settles into the rhythm of Costa Rican life, she shares her adventures, including her volunteer work at a local dog shelter and insights into what it takes to make an inte...2024-11-1539 min
Expat Diaries - Costa Rica Edition🎙️ Robin Jackson - 6 Months in Costa Rica: Finding a Forever Home with Her 3 Dogs 🐾🇨🇷In this episode, we meet Robin Jackson, a dedicated animal lover and doggy daycare owner from South Carolina, who’s currently on a 6-month journey to discover if Costa Rica could be her forever home. Bringing along her three beloved dogs, Robin chose the charming town of Santa Lucia as her base after several visits to explore Costa Rica’s beautiful landscapes and warm communities.As Robin settles into the rhythm of Costa Rican life, she shares her adventures, including her volunteer work at a local dog shelter and insights into what it takes to make an inte...2024-11-1539 min
The Ministry of FilmRatatouilleCarolina and Robin sit down to discuss Pixar's Ratatouille (2007), in which a country rat turns out to be a Michelin-star-worthy chef. Politics include: the politics of a kitchen, the politics of Parisian real estate, the politics of rats?If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you're listening, it will help others find the pod.You can now follow us on: Instagram @ministryoffilmpod Bluesky @ministryoffilmpod.bskyb.social 2024-11-1456 min
The Ministry of FilmNosferatu: A Symphony of HorrorHello! It's our very first episode! Today Carolina and Robin talk about FW Murnau's thoroughly nasty vampire horror from 1922.Politics include: the sheer horror of Count Orlok killing his way through Eastern Europe, the plague and early conspiracy theories. If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the show wherever you're listening, it will help others find the pod.You can now follow us on: Instagram @ministryoffilmpod Bluesky @ministryoffilmpod.bskyb.social 2024-10-3154 min
Military Spouses & HousesMilitary Spouses & Houses Episode 12 with special guest Mandy Mowery of RE/MAX Elite Realty GroupEpisode 12: Join Robin Cavallaro of The Robin Cavallaro Group at RE/MAX Realty Group for an exciting chat with special guest Mandy Mowery of RE/MAX Elite Realty Group.
Welcome back to Military Spouses & Houses! In this episode, I'm excited to sit down with Mandy Mowery, a seasoned military spouse and successful realtor based in North Carolina. Mandy’s husband is now retired, and they've chosen to settle near Camp Lejeune after years of military moves.
In our conversation, Mandy opens up about the personal sacrifices she made to keep her daughter in the same school during her high sc...2024-10-2844 min
Military Spouses & HousesMilitary Spouses & Houses Episode 8 with special guest Andrea Balkcom of RE/MAX Southern PropertiesEpisode 8: Join Robin Cavallaro of The Robin Cavallaro Group at RE/MAX Realty Group for an exciting chat with Special Guest Andrea Balkcom of RE/MAX Southern Properties!
In this episode of Military Spouses & Houses, I have the honor of chatting with Andrea Balkcom, a military spouse and former Army service member, who’s now a real estate agent with RE/MAX Southern Properties in North Carolina.🏡
Andrea shares her unique perspective on navigating the home-buying process as both a military spouse and a veteran. We dive into the challenges and opportunities military families face when it comes to real...2024-10-2848 min
eXpansion with Glenn SanfordRobin Mann: Keeping Small Promises to Make the Big DealGlenn Sanford, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eXp World Holdings, hosts eXpansion, a weekly podcast about #ProfessionalDevelopment and #PersonalGrowth, with eXp Realty ICON agents. On this week's episode, Glenn sits down with Eugene Crockett, a 3-time ICON agent out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Join Robin as she reveals her secrets to success and emphasizes the power of staying authentic and leveraging your passions to build your lead generation network in real estate. Robin Mann is a dynamic entrepreneur in the real estate industry, having transitioned from youth ministry to stay-at-home mom to face painter a...2024-09-0326 min
In time crimeEpisode 13- Murder in the Shadows: The Tragic Tale of Elias and Teresa Syriani (July 28, 1990)Step back in time to the summer of 1990, where a tragic love story unfolds under the shadow of domestic turmoil. In this gripping episode of In Time Crime, we delve into the chilling case of Elias Hannah Sirianni, a Palestinian immigrant whose American dream turned into a nightmare. From a humble beginning in Jerusalem to the fateful night in Charlotte, North Carolina, this narrative explores the complexities of love, cultural clashes, and the ultimate betrayal.
Join host Robin Bagayoko as we navigate through the harrowing events leading up to the murder of Teresa Yusuf Syriani, Elias's wife...2024-08-1630 min
Relax, I Got This! Podcast -- Embracing Life After 60From Dallas to Durham/Chapel Hill with Masha Halpern: the Agent-to-Agent SeriesIn this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Masha Halpern, who is based in Chapel Hill/Durham, NC. Masha is a dedicated real estate broker with over 30 years of experience in the Durham/Chapel Hill area. Masha, a proud Carolina Friends School and UNC-Chapel Hill alum, has deep roots in her community, which she lovingly calls her home since 1975.Masha's degree in Broadcast Journalism uniquely equips her to serve her clients with exceptional communication and marketing skills. Living in Chapel Hill with her husband, cats, and a (spoiled) Cocker Spaniel, Masha embraces...2024-06-2325 minIn time crimeEpisode 11- George Stinney: A Tragic Injustice Revisited (June 16, 1944)In this compelling episode of In Time Crime, host Robin Bagayoko takes us back to June 16th, 1944, unraveling the heart-wrenching story of George Stinney. At just 14 years old, George became the youngest person in U.S. history to be executed, wrongfully convicted for the murders of two young white girls in a deeply segregated South Carolina.
With a gripping narrative, we explore the harrowing details of George's unfair trial, the racial prejudices of the time, and the heart-breaking final moments of a boy who was too small for the electric chair. Despite the overwhelming injustice, the story...2024-06-1833 minIn time crimeEpisode 4 - March 23, 1860 Murder (Stanislaus Bilansky) by wife Ann BilanskyDon't forget to follow us on:
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The Trail Went ColdThe Trail Went Cold - Episode 374 - Malakia LoganMay 15, 1988. Greenwood, South Carolina. After spending the evening at a basketball court, eight-year old Malakia “Kia” Logan heads back towards her apartment on her bicycle. Even though she only has to travel 300 yards, Kia never arrives and her abandoned bicycle is found. Two years later, a skull is discovered in a wooded area about 35 miles away and DNA testing eventually identifies it as belonging to Kia. In 2002, a suspect named Charles Wade Hampton is charged with Kia’s murder after he confesses to the crime, but since he recants his confession and there is no other corroborating evidence against him, t...2024-04-1045 min
The Trail Went ColdThe Trail Went Cold - Episode 371 - Ginni Wood, Kelly Gaskins, and Ervin WilliamsMarch 10, 2007. Chocowinity, North Carolina. The mother of 19-year old university student Ginni Wood calls her up on her cell phone, but after their brief conversation ends, Ginni is never heard from again. Ginni told her mother she had travelled to Brownsville, Texas for spring break in order to visit her 19-year old best friend, Kelly Gaskins, and Kelly’s 23-year old boyfriend, Ervin Williams. However, it turns out that Ervin is a fugitive who fled North Carolina after failing to appear in court on numerous felony charges and Kelly is also wanted for a probation violation. This leads to sp...2024-03-2045 min
Relax, I Got This! Podcast -- Embracing Life After 60From Dallas to Charlotte with Byron Mims: the Agent-to-Agent SeriesIn this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Byron Mims, who is based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Byron is a licensed Realtor in both North and South Carolina and has called the Charlotte area home for over a decade. Originally from Texas, he developed a deep affection for his current hometown of Charlotte. The decision to relocate in 2011, after a lifetime in Texas, was a pivotal one for Byron and his family.As a Realtor, Byron prioritizes people, striving to cultivate trusting and enduring relationships that enable him to better...2024-03-1726 min
The Boosted VolunteerPreventing Fraud in Booster ClubsIn this episode of The Boosted Volunteer Podcast, hosts Robin Eisser and Evan Eissler explore the pervasive issue of fraud within booster clubs. Sharing recent examples, they delve into embezzlement and financial misuse, emphasizing the detrimental impact on both funds and the overall momentum of these volunteer-driven organizations. They provide practical tips, including minimizing cash transactions, implementing robust approval processes, and leveraging tools like Booster Hub's check request features.Robin and Evan stress the importance of aligning processes with modern technology to prevent theft effectively. With Booster Hub's unique tools like check request features and reconciliation systems, they offer...2024-02-0716 min
Go Dads Go with Gilbert BrownGilbert Brown Talks Jaire, Joe Barry, and the Minnesota VikingsGilbert Brown and Robin Adams discuss the Packers narrow victory over the Carolina Panthers, the Jaire Alexander situation, and who should be the Packers' defensive coordinator next year.
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Healthy Habits for a Healthier HomeS2E20- How to create better energy everyday with Robin BerlinskyRobin Berlinsky is the host of the weekly podcast; Energy Matters with Robin Berlinsky. She teaches pre-service teachers at the College of Charleston's School of Education and is the CEO of Engaging Creative Minds, an arts based educational non-profit serving schools across South Carolina. Robin works withparents to alleviate stress during the school years (homework should be super fun) and works with non-profits who are ready to launch their idea or increase the income and impact for the one they already have through her highly successful "Zero to Hero" 5-Day (FREE) Non-profit Challenge and her "Income for2023-11-0139 min
Carolina Kub[Pdf] [Download] Bookworm by Robin Yeatman[pdf] [Read] Bookworm by Robin Yeatman **Download Book Here ==> https://kabehmangan.blogspot.com/61150786-bookworm READ [Pdf] Bookworm by Robin Yeatman Read Online Bookworm by Robin Yeatman is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Bookworm for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://kabehmangan.blogspot.com/61150786-bookworm **Download Book Here ==> https://kabehmangan.blogspot.com/61150786-bookworm Book Synopsis : Victoria is unhappily married to an ambitious and controlling lawyer consumed with his career...2023-09-2000 min
Carolina KubRead [ePub] The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar by Robin R. Means ColemanDOWNLOAD [EPUB] The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar by Robin R. Means Coleman **Download Book Here ==> https://jangkrikbossa.blogspot.com/60321468-the-black-guy-dies-first [PDF] [DOWNLOAD] The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar by Robin R. Means Coleman Read Online The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar by Robin R. Means Coleman is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to...2023-09-2000 min
A Special Education Teacher, Administrator and Lawyer walk into a bar....all you ever wanted to know about special education"Women's Work"?Listen in as Angela, Robin and Abby discuss the very real gender dynamics at play in our field and the implications for hiring and retaining the next generation of awesome special education teachers and related service providers.We referenced several historical timelines and recent articles in our discussion - if you are interested in learning more here are some places to start:Ed Week's recent hiring articleThe History of Women as Teachers, 2016 the Western Carolina JournalistThe Feminization of Teaching in America, the MIT program in Women & Gender Studies the MIT Kampf...2023-09-1543 min
Art RestartPro-wrestling aficionada, comedian Robin Tran, on how she's stayed in the comedy ring when it seemed likely she'd go over the top ropeRobin Tran has been performing standup comedy for the past 11 years, but it is only in the last eight that she has been performing under the name Robin. Before her transition in 2015, she presented as male and used the name Robert. During the pandemic, she gained a sizeable and loyal following via TikTok, and in 2021 she was featured as one of the “New Faces” of the year by the influential Just for Laughs festival. In the last couple of years, she’s enjoyed some very prominent appearances on various TV and streaming platforms, including “Comedy Central Roast” and Comedy...2023-05-3027 min
Postcards from the Bush with Robin McConchie PodcastCarolina and Portuguese guitars- LisbonMusic is a part of the Portuguese lifestyle. Lisbon in Portugal is the home of Fado, a musical genre traced to the 1820s. Traditionally Fado is characterised by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor, infused with a sentiment of resignation or longing. Fado performances can be heard in bars and tiny nightclubs throughout the city. If you go to a fado performance, you will see the Portuguese Guitar. Carolina's family own a music shop in the Baixa, which is famous for its guitars and #keepingthetraditionalivelSee omnystudio.com/listener...2023-05-2804 min
Medicine Girl PodcastEpisode 53-Benjamin Bernstein-Awakening with an Astro ShamanWelcome to the 53rd Episode!! Click below for the FREE incantation meditation link to experience the inspried embodied awakening we discuss here Divine Assistance (IDA) Invocations. Episode 53 Benjamin Bernstein- What's the Point of Awakening? In this episode, Robin Stebbins interviews AstroShaman” Benjamin Bernstein, and we discuss the benifits of plant medicines, how to chose a shaman, ceremony work and why we continue to work with the plants? Who is Benjamin Bernstein? * Wrote the Amazon #1 best-selling book “Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More.” * Host...2023-05-1858 minMedicine Girl PodcastEpisode 53-Benjamin Bernstein-Awakening with an Astro ShamanWelcome to the 53rd Episode!! Click below for the FREE incantation meditation link to experience the inspried embodied awakening we discuss here Divine Assistance (IDA) Invocations. Episode 53 Benjamin Bernstein- What's the Point of Awakening? In this episode, Robin Stebbins interviews AstroShaman” Benjamin Bernstein, and we discuss the benifits of plant medicines, how to chose a shaman, ceremony work and why we continue to work with the plants? Who is Benjamin Bernstein? * Wrote the Amazon #1 best-selling book “Instant Divine Assistance: Your Complete Guide to Fast and Easy Spiritual Awakening, Healing, and More.” * Host...2023-05-1858 min
The LeftscapeKorean War and Peace, Part 2 (Episode 141)Our interview with Kurt Esslinger in the last show was too good to leave any on the cutting room floor. As a refresher, Kurt Esslinger works on behalf of the Presbyterian Church USA with an ecumenical council of churches in Korea to help bring peace to the Korean Peninsula. A Texas native, he has been living and working in Korea for ten years. This conversation is a look at then President Donald Trump's part in the beginning of peace talks between North and South Korea, the vastly different perceptions of him and his role in those talks between progressives in...2023-05-171h 09
Energy Matters: In the Classroom with Robin BerlinskyRobin's 6 Magic Ingredients for Program SuccessIn this episode Robin shares the 6 key ingredients she believes determine the success of any program. Whether you host a horseback riding camp, meditation retreats, direct a preschool program or teach chemistry to high school students; this one's for you! Leaders don't often realize they're channeling the wrong energy, and if that energy doesn't align with your intended goals, there's a lot of wasted time. It's like trying to dry your hair with a toaster! You've got to plug in to the right energy to get the results you want. Once you learn the six i...2023-04-2228 min
The Trail Went ColdThe Trail Went Cold - Episode 323 - Lisa Myers NeugentSeptember 8, 1999. Horry County, South Carolina. 22-year old Lisa Myers Neugent phones her mother to let her know that she is staying at a resort with her estranged spouse, Frank Isley, but is planning to end the relationship and return home to North Carolina. After not hearing from her for nearly two weeks, Lisa’s parents travel to her residence and discover that it has been ransacked and Lisa and Frank have disappeared. A warrant is issued for Frank’s arrest on unrelated charges and he remains a wanted fugitive for four years until he is found. However, Lisa is no l...2023-04-1239 min
K9 Detection CollaborativeTalking K9 Fitness with Bobbie LyonsWhat to listen for:Today, Stacy and Crystal sit down with Bobbie Lyons. She owns and operates Pawsitive Performance LLC which offers dog training, fitness training, and trick training around the globe.Bobbie is the lead instructor and program director for the Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach program that is offered through North Carolina State University and North Carolina State University Veterinary Medicine.For every training session, she kicks things off with the question: "How can I set the dog up...2023-03-071h 25
Small Changes Big ShiftsOpening Up the Heart to Heal and Flourish Again After Loss with Brett Blair“A new level of presence came to me, and I don’t want to lose what I learned from her.” - Brett Blair Our lives take us through turbulent seasons. Most of us wait for a page to turn – a new chapter to begin – and sometimes, it feels like we’ve finally reached happiness and the life we were born to live. But what happens when that newfound happiness is shattered with a shocking diagnosis – especially if it’s the love of your life? In today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Brett Blair to share his story about love, lo...2023-02-0538 minSmall Changes Big ShiftsOpening Up the Heart to Heal and Flourish Again After Loss with Brett Blair“A new level of presence came to me, and I don’t want to lose what I learned from her.” - Brett Blair Our lives take us through turbulent seasons. Most of us wait for a page to turn – a new chapter to begin – and sometimes, it feels like we’ve finally reached happiness and the life we were born to live. But what happens when that newfound happiness is shattered with a shocking diagnosis – especially if it’s the love of your life? In today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Brett Blair to share his story about love, lo...2023-02-0538 min
The Robin Smith Show#101 Nina TracyNina Tracy is a marriage and family therapist in practice for 9 years and counting. She lived in the DMV for 5 years but during the pandemic moved to be closer to her parents in North Carolina, where she was born and raised. She lives there with her husband and two children and 3 dogs. She’s still working entirely virtually and maintains her license in Maryland where her clients are based. She works with teens and young adult individuals, couples, and families with a focus on parenting and family dynamics. She is an associate with The Mindful Heart, a wonderful private pract...2023-01-231h 46