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The Real Talk PodcastBakersfield Museum of Art Winter Exhibitions 2024Lauren Marty is the Communications Manager for Bakersfield Museum of Art, Karen Zuber is President of Bank of America Bakersfield. The BMOA Winter Exhibitions feature
Modern Women | Modern Vision: Photographs from the Bank of America Collection loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program, Forms of Influence by David Ligare, and Rochelle Botello: Free Fall. *BMOA Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception is Jan. 25 (7pm). Exhibitions run from May 4th and Sept. 7th. Visit bmoa.org or call (66) 323-7219 for more information. Follow the museum on Facebook and Instagram @thebmoa and on X / Twitter and YouTube @bmoa. Originally aired 1-19-24.
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DwellFavorite Christmas Books, with David Kern of Goldberry BooksRenee and Karen chat with Karen's son, David Kern, podcaster and owner of Goldberry Books, the best little bookstore around, about favorite Christmas books. They discuss the old favorites as well as recently published books for Advent and Christmas, titles you will want to explore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1937 min
Close Reads Podcast HQThe Scarlet Letter: Chapters 14-19Heidi is in Greece this week (!), but David Kern and Karen Swallow Prior are back to continue this series on The Scarlet Letter. Topics of conversation include the way Hawthorne uses the setting to triangulate the characters, Hawthorne’s vision of the Good, Hester’s defense (as it were) of her affair with Dimmsdale, Hawthorne’s slippery tier of virtues, and comparing Hawthorne with Jane Austen. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe2023-06-1448 minClose Reads PodcastThe Scarlet Letter: Chapters 14-19Heidi is in Greece this week (!), but David Kern and Karen Swallow Prior are back to continue this series on The Scarlet Letter. Topics of conversation include the way Hawthorne uses the setting to triangulate the characters, Hawthorne’s vision of the Good, Hester’s defense (as it were) of her affair with Dimmsdale, Hawthorne’s slippery tier of virtues, and comparing Hawthorne with Jane Austen. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe2023-06-1448 min
Spilling the Tea on TravelSpilling the Tea on Travel: What an IDEA to have an S-I-R at South!Spilling the Tea on Travel welcomes back Ms. Sabrina Liu who joins Ms. Shawn Dillard as our Season 2 co-host!
In the first episode of the season Shawn and Sabrina have an in-depth discussion with the University of South Alabama's (a.k.a South) first Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence. They also give insight on the institution's recently awarded Increase and Diversify Education Abroad (IDEA) grant sponsored by the Department of State. Shawn, during her 2021-2022 term as interim director for the Office of International Education worked in coalition with departments across campus, community members and international partners and successfully won both awards on b...2022-10-3136 min
Close ReadsJane Eyre: Q&A EpisodeYou have questions and we have answers--or at least thoughts. Join David, Heidi, and Karen as they answer your questions about Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-05-291h 13Close ReadsJane Eyre: Final ChaptersIn which St. John is persistent, Jane hears her call, and Rochester is repentant. Join David, Heidi, and Karen as they discuss the conclusion to Charlotte Bronte's novel! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-05-221h 09Close ReadsJane Eyre: Chapters 28-33First Jane is poor, then she is rich. And along the way it's all about the friends she makes. Join David, Heidi, and Karen as they discuss compare St. John and Rochester, discuss Jane's continued evolution, and Charlotte Bronte's skill. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-05-0759 minClose ReadsJane Eyre: Chapters 25-27In which, well, Jane's dreams are dashed and we learn that Rochester isn't exactly what she thought. Join David, Heidi, and Karen as they discuss Jane's virtue, Rochester's complicated nature (and situation), and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-05-0156 minClose ReadsJane Eyre: Chapters 21-24In which Jane is sad. Then surprised. Then relieved. Then spoken-for. Join David, Heidi, and Karen Swallow Prior as they discuss the famous proposal scene, Jane's assertion of self, Rochester weirdo-factor, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-241h 03Close ReadsJane Eyre: Chapters 17-20In which Jane falls in love, Rochester gets weird, and a mystery is introduced. Join David, Heidi, and Karen as they continue their conversation about Charlotte Bronte's classic novel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-161h 04Close ReadsJane Eyre: Chapters 12-16It's time to meet Rochester. In this episode, David, Heidi, and Karen (our very special guest) discuss the way Bronte introduces the Gothic hero of the story, the fascinating conversations that Broke and Jane share, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-101h 03Close ReadsJane Eyre: Chapters 6-11Join David, Heidi, and very special guest Karen Swallow Prior as they discuss Helen Burns, Charlotte Bronte's strategy for naming characters, the confluence of Bronte's life and Jane's experiences, our introduction to Ye Olde Mansion, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-0257 minClose ReadsJane Eyre: Chapters 1-5Our old friend Karen Swallow Prior is back to discuss one of the great book in Western literature, Charlotte Bronte's gothic novel, Jane Eyre. In this episode, she joins David and Heidi to discuss the context of his novel, its historical place, Jane's unique voice, Charlotte Bronte's life, and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-03-271h 13Close ReadsFrankenstein: Q&A EpisodeIn this final episode of our series on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, David, Heidi, Karen, and Joshua answer your questions. There's no point in trying to summarize everything this episode covers. You'll just have to listen. *insert shrug emoji.*Remember to rate and review if you like this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-291h 39Close ReadsFrankenstein: The Final ChaptersIn this episode, David, Heidi, and special guests Karen Swallow Prior and Joshua Gibbs discuss the final pages of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Topics of conversation include whether justice was served in the story, whether the ending is satisfying, the eery similarities between Shelley's life and the book's ending, and much more!Remember to rate and review the show if you enjoyed this episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-221h 17Close ReadsFrankenstein: Volume III: Chapters 1-4David, Heidi, Karen, and Joshua are back with more discussion of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. In this episode they discuss Frankenstein's relationship with his father, whether the monster had to turn out evil, whether Frankenstein did the noble thing in not creating the "bride," and much, much more. If you like this episode be sure to rate and review wherever you get podcasts. 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Don't forget you can join the conversation at closereads.substack.com or @closereadspodcasts on Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-021h 26Close ReadsFrankenstein: Chapters III-VIIDavid and Heidi are back with very special guests Karen Swallow Prior and Joshua Gibbs with more discussion of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.They discuss the degree to which we ought to be consumed by the unreliable narrator as readers, whether Victor Frankenstein is a scoundrel, some differences between the 1831 and 1818 editions, Victor's unnatural interest in science, and much more.If you like this episode please be sure to rate and review where you get podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-06-251h 18Close ReadsFrankenstein: Letter I - Chapter IIAnd we are on to a new book! Join David, Heidi, and very special guests Karen Swallow Prior, author of On Reading Well, and Joshua Gibbs, host of Proverbial, for a discussion about Mary Shelley's legendary novel, Frankenstein. In this episode they chat about the story behind the book, Shelley's wild and sad life, the differences in the editions, some preliminary themes, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-06-171h 23Close ReadsSense and Sensibility Q&A EpisodeJoin David, Heidi, and Karen Swallow Prior as they answer your questions about Jane Austen's novel. And if you like this episode be sure to leave a review. Those 5-star reviews go a long way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-07-171h 03Close ReadsSense & Sensibility: The Final ChaptersJoin David, Heidi, and special guest Karen Swallow Prior as they discuss the final chapters of Sense and Sensibility. Conversation touches on whether Edward deserved Elinor, Marianne's evolution, Elinor's most of catharsis, and the reversal of the book's beginning. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-07-0956 minClose ReadsSense & Sensibility: Volume 3, chapters 1-8Join David, Heidi, and special guest Karen Swallow Prior for a conversation about Marianne's growth, Willougby's villainy, Edward's issues, and the balance of satire and pathos in a book like this. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-07-021h 12Close ReadsSense & Sensibility: Volume 2, chapters 8-14Join David, Heidi, and very special guest, Karen Swallow Prior, as they chat about volume 2 of Jane Austen's classic novel. Conversation focuses on which character most bears the essence of the novel, whether there are any ideal types in the book, and the characterization that makes Austen so important (and amazing). Remember: Subscribe, rate, review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-251h 05Close ReadsSense & Sensibility: Volume 2, chapters 1-7David, Heidi, and special guest, Karen Swallow Prior are back with more conversation about Jane Austen's Sense & Sensibility. Conversation touches on the differences between Elinor and Marianne, the similarities in their situations and responses, Edward and Willougby, and much more. Remember: subscribe, RATE, review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-181h 11Close ReadsSense & Sensibility: Volume I, chapters 16-22This week, David, Heidi, and special guest, Karen Swallow Prior, dive ever-deeper into the world of Jane Austen's classic first novel. Discussion touches on the languid pacing of this middle section, the question of stakes, the various binaries Austen asks us to consider, and much more. Remember: Subscribe, rate, review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-1054 minClose ReadsSense & Sensibility: Vol. I, chapters 9-15Further up and further (as they say)! Join David, Heidi, and special guest Karen Swallow Prior (author of the much-loved book, On Reading Well) as they continue their discussion of Jane Austen's classic novel. Topics of conversation include: How the irony and satire in the book ought to be read for each character, how Jane Austen portrays her male characters, the question of making judgments as readers, and much, much more. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-06-031h 03
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#964 Music by David Banks, Miles Recommends, Debbie Barrette, Lizi Bailey, Erika Wester, Jenny Kern, New Middle Class, Lady Junn, Saffron A, Elaine PeacockTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: David Banks - Before It All (Feat. Godivar) Miles Recommends - You're Never Alone Debbie Barrette - Feel Like Home Lizi Bailey - Falling Down Erika Wester - Home Jenny Kern - Slow Burn New Middle Class - Monty's Room Lady Junn - It's Funny Saffron A - Resilience Elaine Peacock - Pray For Peace For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Karen Wolfe at: Visit our Sponsor Harriet Reynolds at: Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit...2019-05-2947 minClose ReadsSense and Sensibility: Vol. 1, chapters 1-8Join David, Heidi, and special guest, Karen Swallow Prior (author of the much-loved book, On Reading Well) for this new series of shows about Jane Austen's classic novel. In this episode they discuss Austen's use of irony and satire, her genius point-of-view techniques, the purpose of a comedy of manners, and much, much more. Remember: If you like this show please subscribe, rate, and review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-05-271h 04
CiRCE Institute Podcast NetworkThe Mason Jar: Karen Kern talks Advent and Christmas TraditionsIn this Advent-themed episode of The Mason Jar, Cindy and David chat with Karen Kern about their favorite traditions for Advent and Christmas. Remember: subscribe, rate, review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-12-0647 minCiRCE Institute Podcast NetworkGet to Know Dr. George GrantOn this episode of Quiddity, our flagship show, David Kern chats with Dr. George Grant, winner of the 2017 Russell Kirk Paideia Prize. Dr. Grant is the Pastor of Parish Presbyterian Church, Director of the King's Meadow Study Center, Founder of both Franklin Classical School and New College Franklin, and Coordinator of the Chalmers Fund. He is the author of dozens of books in the areas of history, biography, politics, literature, and social criticism and he has written hundreds of essays, articles, and columns. He has pioneered efforts to establish Classical Christian Schools in the US around the...2016-10-2634 min
The Review PanelThe Review Panel #48 - David Brody, Karen Gover, and Ara Merjian with moderator David CohenNovember 18, 2011 at the National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts, New York
David Brody, Karen Gover, and Ara Merjian join David Cohen to discuss Nan Goldin at Matthew Marks, Jim Lambie at Anton Kern, Suzanne McClelland at Sue Scott, and Katia Santibañez at Morgan Lehman.
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