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The Readers QuadrantReaders Codex - Article XXXI - Our Top Reads of 2025Join Sam and Kellsie as we go over our favourite reads of 2025!
Kellsie's Reads:
Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid
Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave - Elle Cosimano
The Women - Kristin Hannah
I Will Never Call Him Dad Again - Caroline Darian
Sam's Reads:
Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
Last Night at the Telegraph Club - Malinda Lo
I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl’s Notes from the End of the World by Kai Cheng Thom
We...
2025-12-3014 min
Private Equity Value Creation PodcastEp. 102: Caroline Tarpey, Lead Edge Capital | Moving Beyond AI Hype to Real Operational ImpactCaroline Tarpey, Managing Director of Lead Edge Capital, outlines a practical approach to AI adoption in PE-backed companies—grounded in trust, clear goals and disciplined execution. She explains why most AI initiatives fall short and where teams can quickly unlock better decision-making and operational efficiency.You’ll learn how AI is transforming go-to-market, from shifting buyer behavior to the rising importance of authority-driven content and deeper voice-of-customer insights. Tune in to hear how SaaS companies can stay competitive by leveraging proprietary data and refining their strategy for an AI-first buying journey.The information contained in this podcast is not intended to c...
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Auftakt - Dein Mini-Guide fürs Konzert!Kurzeinführung zum Neujahrskonzert / 9. & 10. Symphonischen Konzert 2025/26NEUJAHRSKONZERT MIT DEN SYMPHONIKERN
05. & 06. Januar 2026, Meistersingerhalle Nürnberg
Auf dem Programm stehen:
Claude Debussy / Maurice Ravel, Danse, Tarantelle styrienne
Alexander Glasunow, Chopiniana op. 46, daraus Polonaise, Nocturne & Tarantella
Camille Saint-Saëns, Cellokonzert a-Moll op. 33
Zoltán Kodály, Tänze aus Galanta
Percy Aldridge Grainger, Country Gardens
Percy Aldridge Grainger, Irish Tune from County Derry
Percy Aldridge Grainger, Shepherd's Hey
Peter Tschaikowsky, Nocturne d-Moll op. 19 Nr. 4
Franz Lehár, Die lustige Witwe, Ouvertüre
Bryan Cheng, Violoncello
Leitung: Chefdirigent Jonathan Darlington
www.nsym.de...
2025-11-2100 min
UNSW Centre for IdeasSTEMMinist Book ClubThe STEMMinist Book Club was founded in 2018 and is dedicated to reading and discussing books related to feminism and STEMM (science, technology, engineering, medicine and maths). The book club has over 5,000 members from 25 countries. As well as discussing great books, the book club provides a virtual discussion forum and support network for women and non-binary people working in these sectors. Come along to this special Festival edition of the STEMMinist Book Club to discuss the phenomenon of GPs who write. Hosted by Caroline Ford with guests Jumaana Abdu (Translations), Melanie Cheng (The Burrow) and Sarah Sa...
2025-10-2344 min
Passage to Profit Show - Road to EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurial Secrets: AI Growth Hacks, Surviving the Chaos + More!This segment of "Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind" on Passage to Profit Show dives into the raw, unfiltered secrets of the entrepreneurial mind — from surviving grueling startup days to building resilience and staying ahead in the AI era. Caroline shares how to use ChatGPT to sharpen your critical thinking and create the outcomes you want, Anya reveals the not-so-glamorous reality of fundraising while couch surfing in 100-degree heat, and Jeffrey takes us on his 20-year journey to disrupt the horse racing industry. Plus, we cover why staying current, creating video content, and using transcripts can make or break your bu...
2025-09-2209 minPassage to Profit Show - Road to EntrepreneurshipFrom Free to Pricey: Is AI About to Get Expensive?
In this segment of "Intellectual Property News" on Passage to Profit Show, we dive into one of the hottest topics in tech right now: AI, copyright, and the future of content. Our panel breaks down the latest Anthropic court case — including the surprising decision that uploading pirated books could cost millions in damages — and debates what this could mean for the price of AI tools like Perplexity. We explore whether creators should get paid, how much users might be willing to pay, and what this all means for businesses relying on AI to save time and money. It’s a live...
2025-09-1808 minPassage to Profit Show - Road to EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurs: What Was the Biggest Challenge You Faced When Starting Your Business and How Did You Overcome It?In this segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show, we dive into the real-world challenges of turning an idea into a thriving business, featuring candid insights from Jeffrey Seder, Anya Cheng, and Caroline Stokes. From building credibility in an industry that resists change, to learning to trust yourself in high-pressure moments, to gathering life experience before finally launching your vision, our guests share what it really takes to go from concept to company. If you’ve ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs push through doubt, rejection, and setbacks — this conversation will inspire you to keep going.
2025-09-1604 minPassage to Profit Show - Road to EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurs: Critical Thinking in the Age of AI—A Survival Skill for Leaders with Caroline Stokes + Others (Full Episode)
Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview global leadership strategist and author of, AfterShock to 2030, Caroline Stokes, Anya Cheng from Taelor and Jeffrey Sedler from EQB, Inc. Agents and Consultants.
In this episode, global leadership strategist for the 5th Industrial Revolution Caroline Stokes joins us to explore why the old rules of leadership no longer work in a world shaped by AI, climate change, and constant disruption. She shares insights from her book AfterShock to 2030: A CEO’s Guide to Reinvention in the Age of AI, Climate, and Societal Collapse, and e...
2025-09-151h 22
L’escale littéraireIdols by Linda ChengLinda Cheng née à Taiwan, a passé son enfance à naviguer entre deux cultures, deux continents.Elle a été diplômée du Savannah Collège Of Art and Design, et a travaillé comme directrice artistique à travers la Caroline du Sud et la Géorgie. Elle habite à Vancouver.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2025-08-3151 min
Unscripted CuriosityA Perfectly Unsurprisingly Great Conversation with Caroline ChengIn this episode of Unscripted Curiosity, we sit down with Caroline Cheng, a mental health educator with the RCMP, whose journey has taken her from science labs to forensics to the front lines of mental wellness in law enforcement. Caroline shares stories of growing up in an immigrant family shaped by academic pressure and high achievement, how she’s learning to quiet her inner critic, and why she believes curiosity and community are central to healing.We talk about the shift from independence to interdependence, how perfectionism and cultural values can shape our mental health narratives, and th...
2025-06-161h 14
Just us On Justice and Other ThingsBell Lets Talk Day with Caroline Cheng - Season 4 Episode 1Today we participated in Bell Let’s Talk Day with Caroline Cheng at RCMP “K” Division. We had questions from a live audience both in person and on line. We discussed the importance of mental health and wellness, different journeys to healthy futures and had some fun with a very serious and important topic.
2025-01-231h 25
American International PodcastDr. Phibes Rises AgainDr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) AIP Production #7212 Jeff and Cheryl pack up their organ, glass coffin, and clockwork quartet and travel to Egypt to find the elixir of eternal life in Dr. Phibes Rises Again. Directed by Robert Fuest Written by Robert Blees and Robert Fuest Produced by Louis M. Heyward Cast: Vincent Price as Dr. Anton Phibes Robert Quarry as Darius Biederbeck Valli Kemp as Vulnavia Peter Jeffrey as Inspector Harry Trout Fiona Lewis as Diana Trowbridge Hugh Griffith as Harry Ambrose P...
2024-11-181h 08
Consummate ProfessionalsEpisode 8 - The More The MerrierSend us a textThe season 1 finale sees the return of the studio's previous owner, who has brought a diabolical plan to flourish his hedonistic tendencies in the extreme.Meanwhile Angela and Caroline find a compromise to maintain their relationship, but will their strength endure the shock of what awaits them tonight at Consummate Professionals studio??This show contains adult situations, language and humour, and not recommended to anyone below 18 years of age.Featuring Cat Cooper, Ginnia Cheng, Joseph Edlin and Alexis Coward, with Brooke Hoerr, Branden Burke, Arielle Souma and Robbie...
2024-03-2036 minConsummate ProfessionalsEpisode 6 - The Incredulous BulkSend us a textIt's Caroline's birthday and her wish is to be toured through Angela's studio, despite their schedule for today. The remarkable Alan Phallus, biggest p***s in the UK, and the worst voice in the world, for a worship fetish video. Meanwhile Lloyd and Amy are trying to wrangle a tiny runaway rodent without ruining either the shoot or the birthday. Will the shoot manage with such chaos? Or will something or someone snap?This show contains adult situations, language and humour, and not recommended to anyone below 18 years of age.
2024-03-0627 min
À voix haute · RCF AlsaceL’Eternité n’est pas de trop de François ChengAprès une longue vie d’errance, Dao-Sheng entreprend un ultime voyage pour retrouver la femme sitôt aimée sitôt perdue. La réalité va le mener à approfondir sa quête d’amour et de vérité.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2024-03-0328 min
Asia Matters PodcastBrussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue: On Economic Security, Future of Alliances and MoreDiplomats, policy-makers and experts gathered at the Brussels Indo-Pacific Dialogue, hosted by our partners at the Center for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy.Participants shared their insights on the key issues that make this moment arguably the most consequential since World War II: conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, trade wars, supply chains, economic security, artificial intelligence, and more. To better understand what's at stake, CSDS-Asia Matters' Andrew Peaple traveled to Brussels to speak with several panelists. Highlights include Ambassador Caroline Millar of Australia explaining how she sees the strategic partnership with the Eu...
2024-02-181h 10Consummate ProfessionalsEpisode 1 - Regime ChangeSend us a textThe first day at work in a new job can be tense at the best of times, but for the new owner of an adult film studio, it is practically a minefield.Angela Whittle is the new owner and manager of 'Consummate Professionals', taking on it's resident staff and projects, with only the support of her loving wife Caroline to keep her spirits high.Wallace Duncan is the resident artistic director of the studio and faces the new wave of progressive adult entertainment. Throw a trio of porn stars and a...
2024-02-1428 min
In/TensionCaroline Monnet et Léuli Eshrāghi: Célébrer les pratiques et les modes de pensée autochtonesDans cet épisode, nous discutons avec les artistes Caroline Monnet et Léuli Eshrāghi de leur volonté de restituer et de célébrer les pratiques et modes de pensées autochtones tout en remettant en question les héritages du colonialisme. Léuli Eshrāghi Caroline MonnetIn/Tension, présenté par la Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, est rendu possible grâce au soutien du Conseil des Arts du Canada. Nous remercions les divers artistes contemporains canadiens de nous en dire plus sur leur vie et leur travail. Cet épisode a été animé et c...
2024-01-3045 min
Asians Represent!2023 Year in ReviewOn the last episode of 2023, the crew reflected on the games they played in 2023, their goals for tabletop gaming in 2024, one shot RPG systems, Lancer, and more!//COMMUNITYJoin our Discord community! Check it out here: https://discord.gg/aznsrepresent//SUPPORT Help us produce new and exclusive content! Join us on Patreon for exclusive audio and series! https://www.patreon.com/aznsrepresentThank you to our amazing Patrons. Without their support, we wouldn't be able to keep making the show!Disciple Patrons: MiGuo, Pixel Grotto, Akemi, Bob C...
2023-12-312h 00
ScoreographyCup of China 2023 — Recap & CommentaryScoreography's recap for the Cup of China, the fourth competition in the 2023-24 Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series. We discuss upset wins from Japan's Hana Yoshida and France's Adam Siao Him Fa, argue for a different outcome in Ice Dance, and welcome Canada's Stellato-Dudek & Deschamps to the back-to-back GP gold medal club. The 2023 Grand Prix series landed in Chongqing, China for its fourth stop, and it was… a surprising one, indeed. The Cup of China saw some long-awaited Grand Prix debuts (Shoma Uno, Yelim Kim), several upsets (men's and women's champions were both somewhat un...
2023-11-1554 min
Heifetz on AirEpisode 12: Cellobration
On this episode of Heifetz on Air, it’s a Cellobration! Celebrating the cello teachers and players at the Heifetz Institute, in ones, twos, threes, fours, and more!
This Episode’s Playlist
Francis Poulenc: Cello Sonata (1949) III. Ballabile
Noémie Raymond-Friset, cello | Carlos Avila, piano
Francis Auditorium, Mary Baldwin University
Heifetz Institute Recording | 07.20.2017
Georg Friedrich Handel: Trio Sonata for Two Cellos in G minor, HWV 393
I. Andante
II. Allegro
Antonio Lysy, cello | Mo Mo, cello | Coleman Itzkoff, cello continuo | Andrew Rosenblum, harpsichord
Francis Auditorium, Mary Baldwin University
Heife...
2023-03-2658 min
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcastCaroline Cheng on upcycling ceramic waste into environmental designToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with Caroline Cheng. A noted artist and curator, Cheng has recently expanded her practice into environmental design through the Yi Design Group. The company turns recycled ceramic material from Jingdezhen into architectural products. In our interview we talk about launching a design start-up, addressing the issue of ceramic waste, and the evolution of The Pottery Workshop. Cheng is the Executive Director of the art center, which promotes ceramics throughout China, and has studios in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dali and Jingdezhen. For more information visit www.ca...
2023-03-081h 00
CellOutHerpes for the FutureEpisode 4 of the monthly podcast CellOut, where your favorite pair of biology nerds, Derek DeVries and Ford Fishman, summarize and discuss a sample of articles from the April 2022 issue of PLoS biology.
Issue Link: https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/issue?id=10.1371/issue.pbio.v20.i04
Keywords: biology, life science, open access, scientific journals, science, PLoS, transmissible vaccines, evolution
SHOW NOTES
Podcast Art - Credit Caroline DeVries
Episode Cover Art - April 2022 PLoS Biology Cover. Image Credit: Muthugapatti Kandasamy, Adam Sateriale, and Boris Striepen
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2022-06-0755 min
Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4News Quiz 18th February 2022Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, his week Andy Zaltzman was joined by Elis James, Olga Koch, Tim Shipman and Shaparak Khorsandi to look at the situation in Ukraine, and how the cream of British politics are dealing with the delicate situation; we looks at the Met Police, in a week that the Met Police are looking at Prince Charles, and in a (possible) world first, we have an audio-only picture round!Hosted by Andy Zaltzman
Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Catherine Brinkworth, Ken Cheng and Rajiv Karia
Production Co-ordinators: Katie Baum...
2022-02-1828 min
Maison Conquête#2 - 🎙️ La Maison qui connecte à sa propre Nature avec Caroline GomezPour ce deuxième épisode de Maison Conquête, je reçois Caroline Gomez créatrice de la Maison E.
Caroline est designer...
Elle propose des produits essentiels pour la maison naturels, artisanaux et respectueux de l’environnement.
Elle imagine également e collaborations avec des artisans et créateurs, des objets qui ont du sens.
Caroline nous raconte la rencontre avec sa maison dans les Landes qui l’a révélé à sa propre Nature.
Nous allons parler de saisonnalité, du temps nécessaire à l’...
2021-11-011h 03
The China Travel PodcastEpisode 13: Jingdezhen Ceramics and Sponge CitiesFor our thirteenth episode we head to Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province were ceramics artist and expert Caroline Cheng is joining us from her workshop. Outside an ongoing street-side porcelain fair is in the works. During the episode we hear about the fair, Caroline’s project Prosperity, and also recycling ceramic waste into sponge cities, her new venture called Regeneration Tree.
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For a more detailed write-up on this episode, including links to resources mentioned, please visit our website: wildchina.com
2021-09-2235 min
DragonfruitMichelle Barton: LA Biodiversity, Healthy Soils, and Community ScienceMichelle Barton is an environmental specialist with LA Sanitation and Environment; she runs both their biodiversity and healthy soils programs. In this episode we discuss their current and upcoming projects, community science, what being an environmental specialist actually means, and so much more. I encourage anyone in LA to get involved with the summer Bioblitz challenge to help track local biodiversity. Thank you so much for listening and I hope you enjoy!
Learn more:
Michelle Barton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-barton-8a405892/
LA Sanitation and Environment: https://www.lacitysan.org/san/faces...
2021-07-0845 min
DragonfruitFlorence Williams: The Nature Fix and Environmental JournalismFlorence Williams is a journalist and author who is a contributing editor to Outside Magazine and freelance writer for various publications including the New York Times and National Geographic. In this episode, we discuss one of my favorite books, The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, which discusses the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits we all gain from exposure to natural spaces. She also gives us a glimpse into her writing process and shares some wonderful stories about her time in the field. Enjoy!
Learn more at: http://www.florencewilliams.com/
2021-06-1825 min
DragonfruitEvan Meyer: The Biodiversity Crisis and How Planting Native HelpsEvan Meyer is the Executive Director of the Theodore Payne Foundation, an organization in Los Angeles focused on California native plants. This episode gets into the current biodiversity crisis and how planting natives can help combat environmental harm and connect wild spaces. We also discuss topics like making the field of ecology more inclusive, the need for interdisciplinary teams, ideas for popularizing native plants, and finding mentors. I learned so much talking to Evan and I hope you enjoy this episode!
Learn more:
Evan Meyer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-meyer-976775100/
Theodore...
2021-05-2050 min
DragonfruitGeorgia Tunioli: Table 2 Farm, Clean Boating, and Getting InvolvedGeorgia Tunioli is the Community Engagement Program Manager with The Bay Foundation. While I have previously spoken with Karina Johnston, who is also with The Bay Foundation, our conversation today takes on a different focus. In this episode we discuss their Table 2 Farm and Clean Boating programs, both of which get into the amazing ways that they are educating and engaging the public in environmental work. Georgia was such a pleasure to speak with and I am so happy to be sharing this episode with you. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the episode!
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2021-05-0640 min
DragonfruitTobias Tubbs: Healing and Re-Entry for the Previously IncarceratedTobias Tubbs is the co-founder of Angel City Urban Farms, a resiliency garden program that helps guide previously incarcerated individuals through healing and re-entry. Tobias has been through the prison system himself, and turned his experiences into opportunities to create community and hope. This episode goes from his first gardens while still in prison to his work now as a re-entry specialist. The conversation was incredibly impactful for me and I hope you come to feel the same.
Learn more at: https://www.instagram.com/angelcityurbanfarms8/
Email Tobias: tobiasinservice@gmail.com
2021-04-231h 00
DragonfruitKatie Freeze-Becker: Grassroots Collaboration and SupportKatie Freeze-Becker is a chair for the US Green Building Council - Los Angeles Legacy Project and an environmental consultant with Leading Edge Consulting Services. We took this episode to focus on the Legacy Project and equity, with some bonus questions about Katie's experiences in consulting. This is a great conversation to hear if you are interested in getting your organization, or yourself, more involved in supporting community-led projects that make a difference in the lives of real people. Episode 14 is part two of a two-part series featuring USGBC-LA; our last episode featured Ben Stapleton, their executive director, and...
2021-04-0243 min
DragonfruitBen Stapleton: Healthy Buildings and InnovationBen Stapleton is the Executive Director of the US Green Building Council - Los Angeles (USGBC-LA). In this episode, we focused on USGBC-LA's Healthy Building Alliance and Net Zero Accelerator programs, as well as some discussion about the organization in general and Ben's career. These specifics also led to conversation about broader topics such as public health, equity and representation, and technological advancements. I am very excited to release this episode, which is part one of a two-part series features the USGBC-LA; tune in to the next episode to hear from Katie Freeze-Becker about their Legacy Project. Thank you...
2021-03-3134 min
À voix haute · RCF AlsaceFrancois ChengEn 2013, à l’âge de 84 ans, François Cheng publie chez Albin Michel Cinq méditations sur la mort autrement dit sur la vie.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2021-03-2525 min
DragonfruitTrevor Zink: The Circular Economy And Its Potential HarmsTrevor Zink is an associate professor of Sustainability and Management at Loyola Marymount University. His research has previously focused on the circular economy and recycling, although he is now shifting toward studying alternative economic models that may better suit our environmental and social needs. This episode is wonderful because it allows us to critically think about some of the most celebrated sustainability measures in order to evaluate their efficacy and find the best solutions. I hope you enjoy!
Learn more:
LMU Bio - https://cba.lmu.edu/faculty/?expert=trevor.zinkphd
Circular Economy...
2021-03-1155 min
DragonfruitMichael Martinez: Bringing Communities Together Through CompostMichael Martinez is the founder and executive director of LA Compost, a Los Angeles-based non-profit focused on compost and community. Previously an elementary school teacher, Michael now expresses his passion for connection and education by building gardens and compost systems throughout LA County. This episode is great if you want to hear about engaging community members and organizing a nonprofit; we also touch on food systems and policy. Enjoy!
Learn more at: https://www.lacompost.org/
2021-03-0446 min
DragonfruitScott Culbertson: The Power of Environmental EducationScott Culbertson is the Executive Director of Friends of the Ballona Wetlands, a Los Angeles-based non-profit focused on restoration of the Ballona Wetlands and environmental education. In this episode Scott not only introduces us to the history of the Wetlands and the Friends but also honestly discusses non-profit organizations and the power of experiencing nature. I thoroughly enjoyed having this conversation and I hope you enjoy.
Learn more about Friends of the Ballona Wetlands at: ballonafriends.org
2021-02-221h 06
DragonfruitAlec Baird: Agriculture, GMOs, and Plant PhysiologyAlec Baird is a fourth year PhD student at UCLA researching plant physiology. In this episode, he shared some incredible knowledge, and opinions, with us on topics from plant adaptations to genetically engineered crops. I hope you enjoy this episode and learn something new.
Learn more about Alec Baird and find his publications at: alecbaird.weebly.com
2021-02-2257 min
DragonfruitMeeting Your Host and Why I Started DragonfruitHello, everybody! This is your host, Caroline Cheng, and with this mini-episode I want to give just a little introduction to who I am and why I created this passion project called Dragonfruit.
If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, feel free to reach out on Instagram (@dragonfruit_thepodcast) or over email (dragonfruitthepodcast@gmail.com)
All the best,
Caroline
2021-02-2211 min
À voix haute · RCF AlsaceFrançois Cheng"François Cheng publie, dans son anthologie poétique parue en 2005 A l’orient de tout, un recueil Double chant dont le centre est un hommage à la nature. Car contempler la nature est l’occasion pour le poète de recevoir un don inépuisable et toujours renouvelé.Et l’oeuvre de François Cheng porte en elle l’héritage de l’art pictural chinois : l’écriture et la peinture procèdent du même geste, du même acte de création.En résonance musicale, on entend un extrait d’une pièce « Himalaya » créée et joué...
2021-02-0423 min
DragonfruitRhay Flores: Restoration, Undergraduate Work, and Eco-AnxietyThis episode introduces a new format: an open-ended conversation between me and a friend.
Rhay Flores is a fourth year Ecology major at UCLA with experience in both research and field work. We met through a research project focusing on American Crow populations in Marina del Rey, California and their interaction with the endangered Least Tern. In this episode, we get into topics like restoration, finding your passions, our UCLA experiences, and much more. I hope you enjoy!
Find Rhay on social media: @rhaygeena https://www.instagram.com/rhaygeena/
2021-01-211h 15
Puppet PodcastEpisode #83 - Ann&David Powell - Puppet Podcast🎙 Ann & David Powell, Founders of Puppetmongers Theatre in Ontario, Canada
👉The siblings team celebrating 46 years of their artistic vehicle, Puppetmongers Theatre. Performed across Canada, US, Europe and Iran. Winners of several awards for their work, including 5 Citations for Excellence from UNIMA-USA. Since Ann Powell and David Powell founded Puppetmongers in 1974, the company has become internationally recognized as a leader and innovator in the field of puppetry. So far we have created a dozen new plays for both young and general audiences, which have earned us and our collaborators a mass of awards.
We continue to develop n...
2020-12-3135 min
DragonfruitJill Pelto: Climate Change Art Incorporating Scientific DataJill Pelto is a climate change artist with a background in glaciology. Jill uses scientific data in combination with watercolors to create art that is both emotional and impactful; she was recently featured as the cover artist for TIME Magazine's July 2020 Climate Issue. In this episode we touched upon her experiences doing field work in Antarctica, the communication of science through art, and staying motivated beyond instant gratification. I would highly encourage any listener to visit Jill's website and/or social media to see her art for themselves!
Learn more at: jillpelto.com
2020-12-1050 min
Curious Minds at WorkCM 176: Eugenia Cheng on Rethinking GenderWhat if mathematics could help us rethink gender equality by questioning how society is structured?
Women are often told that, to succeed, they need to be more. More competitive. More confident. Even more resilient. In other words, women need to fit themselves into environments created mostly by men.
But Eugenia Cheng, author of the book, x + y: A Mathematician's Manifesto for Rethinking Gender, argues that it's not about what women lack but about how society operates. For her, the question is not, "society is like this, how can women become more successful in it?" Instead, it's about asking "why is...
2020-12-0753 min
DragonfruitMeredith McCarthy: Safeguarding Water for Greater WellnessMeredith McCarthy is the Director of Operations at Heal the Bay, a non-profit focused on water quality in Los Angeles. In this episode we discussed water recycling, stormwater capture, water policy, and collaborating with community organizations; she also shared what led her to leave the film industry and find a career within an NGO. Meredith's insights and anecdotes are riveting and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do.
Learn more at: healthebay.org
2020-12-031h 02
DragonfruitJess Heckman: Disaster Planning and Shifting PerspectiveJess Heckman is currently a third-year PhD student at the University of California Los Angeles’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability; her research interests focus on coastal resilience and disaster planning. In this episode we had a great discussion about coastal concerns, disaster planning and policy, and shifting perspectives. She also shared how her personal experience with Hurricane Sandy shaped her research interests and offered some hopeful advice for figuring out graduate school and finding your path.
Learn more at: ioes.ucla.edu
2020-11-1150 min
DragonfruitKarina Johnston: Adapting Coastlines with The Bay FoundationKarina Johnston is the science director for The Bay Foundation, as well as the director of programs for the Loyola Marymount University Coastal Research Institute. In today's episode we discussed Karina's career path and advice, nature-based adaptations of coastlines, and stakeholder engagement in the context of The Bay Foundation's work and the Santa Monica Beach Restoration Pilot Project.
Learn more at: santamonicabay.org
2020-10-2946 min
DragonfruitPaul Stainier: Climate Change, Wages, and Food SecurityPaul Stainier is a second-year PhD student at the UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability, and is currently researching the effects of climate change on labor wages and food security. Some of the topics we discussed include: his work, addressing uncertainty, equity in research, and graduate school advice.
Learn more at: ioes.ucla.edu
2020-10-151h 03
DragonfruitHannah Christian: Stay True to Your Goal and Don't Give UpHannah Christian is the co-founder and product development manager of Habitat Botanicals, a Canadian-based eco-friendly bathroom essentials company. Amongst other things, she offers perspective on finding safer ingredients, owning a business while being a mom, and making sustainability for everybody.
Learn more at: https://habitatbotanicals.com/
2020-10-0252 min
bccpbccp1 w/ Holly ChildsHolly Childs - at home in Amsterdam
Art tourist as Larry David in Venice
Caroline Calloway and Natalie Beech on Amsterdam cuisine
Gabber revival and the cultural commentator [Dis magazine fashion]
Institutional validation, or audience delusion
Supermarket bakery - ASMR banalised by language
Moscow - post Stack
Angela Goh; cliffhangers - - - Linda Dement
Going out.
Ocean Vuong shrug, Ottessa Moshfegh ripens
Traceless Netflix
Three Body Problem - Liu Cixin, and...
2020-04-101h 06
The Dr. Leaf ShowEpisode #100: A cup of tea a day to keep the anxiety away! How tea can boost mental and brain health with special guest Simon Cheng, CEO & founder of Pique TeaTea is one of the most nutrient dense drinks on this planet, and filled with compounds and chemicals that are natural mental health and happiness boosters. Unfortunately, most tea sold on the market today is not pure, healthy, or even safe. So in this episode I interview Pique Tea founder and CEO Simon Cheng on how to find the best quality tea, the brain and mental health benefits of tea, how best to drink tea to get the full benefits, how many cups of tea we should drink a day, and so much more! For more info on Pique Tea an...
2019-10-1639 min
SAGE MASTER LISTNot All Nonlabelers Are Created Equal: Distinguishing Between Quasi-Feminists and NeoliberalsAuthors Caroline C. Fitz and Alyssa N. Zucker talk to PWQ Editor Jan Yoder about their article, co-authored with Laina Y. Bay-Cheng, 'Not All Nonlabelers Are Created Equal: Distinguishing Between Quasi-Feminists and Neoliberals'.
2012-09-2623 min
Express Yourself!Literacy and WritingBe the Star You Are!® is a literacy charity dedicated to empowering women, families, and youth. Express Yourself!™ is committed to developing opportunities and showcasing young people who are bringing the gift of reading and writing to others. In today's show, our hosts Steven Zhou and Chan Dara Paschal introduce us to thirteen year old Megan Mettler who created a program to bring books to low income communities and Tony Award Wiinner, Beau Sia, who discuses his work as a poet, and how he believes that teens should be able to express their feelings and emotions through writing. Our field rep...
2012-03-1357 min