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Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 94 - The Cube of Babel ...With Guest Host Cantor Ross WolmanNovember 19, 2025Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 94 - The Cube of Babel …With Guest Host Cantor Ross WolmanIn this episode, our guest host, Cantor Ross Wolman, helps us take a look back at the ambitious building of the Tower of Babel. We explore what happens when humanity’s drive causes their humanity to disappear. The answers to our questions may be revealed as we look up to the heavens, past the stars, and possibly where no man has gone before.00:03:23 The Tower of Babel00:09:23 The Borg00:13:05 Seven-of-Nine and...

2025-11-1942 min

Read, Eat, Travel, Repeat Book Club and Podcast Episode 14: September Recent ReadsAre you looking for book recommendations? Do you read all genres? Then you have found the right place! Joint us for our monthly recap of our recent reads.Follow us on our socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readeattravelrepeatInstagram: @retr.bookclubTikTok: @retr.bookclubWebsite: https://retr-bookclub.weebly.com/Contact us: read.eat.travel.repeat@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe so that you don't miss an episode and share us with all of your friends!In this Episode:In...

2025-10-071h 19

The Green Steel Challenge Episode 3: David Stickler, HybarEpisode 3 focuses on Hybar, a new venture that aims to become the most cost-efficient and most environmentally sustainable rebar producer in North America. In 2023, Hybar raised $700 million to build and operate a scrap metal recycling steel rebar mill. David Stickler, CEO of Hybar, describes his project, currently under way in Arkansas, and the role it will play in low carbon steel production. He describes lucidly the technical and business transformation of the North American steel industry over the last 30 years and offers an honest and revealing comparison to that of the European steel industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

2024-01-0942 min

Asian American History 101 The History of the Paniolo AKA the Hawaiian CowboyWelcome to Season 4, Episode 2! There's a global fascination with the Old West cowboys in America. Did you know that the Hawaiian Paniolo pre-dates the Old West cowboys by several years? The Mexican Vaqueros have even more history. In this episode, we talk about the history of the Paniolo… AKA the Hawaiian Cowboy. You'll learn about the origin of longhorn cattle in Hawaii; how riding, roping, and herding cattle came to be a practice on the islands; and the names of several well-known Paniolo like Ikea Purdy and Eben Low, who became local and national heroes. Their impact at...

2024-01-0831 min $Thank God It\'s Toby Highlights$

Thank God It's Toby Highlights David B WolmanDavid B Wolman Talks About His Book 'Death Be Still' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-0211 min $Thank God It\'s Toby: Highlights$

Thank God It's Toby: Highlights David B WolmanDavid B Wolman Talks About His Book 'Death Be Still' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023-11-0217 min

Hetek podcast A készpénzmentes világ és a totális kontroll: Izrael és Norvégia a kísérleti alany – Hetek UniverzumAz elmúlt években, különösen a koronavírus járvány alatt felgyorsult a készpénzmentes társadalomra való átállás folyamata. Ennek a következményeiről és az emberi szabadságjogokra leselkedő veszélyeiről szólt a 2014-ben megjelent Bankjegyek alkonya című írásunk, amelynek megállapításai közül sok mára be is teljesedett már. „Egy, a maitól különböző és újfajta pénzt használó világ a maitól különböző és újfajta világ lesz. Sokkal gyorsabban haladunk ebbe az irányba, mintsem a legtöbben gondolnák. Az állam...

2023-03-2324 min

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans Why Are There So Many Left-handed Geniuses In Music?In this episode, Rich and Clint explore the possible connection between left-handedness and musical genius. From Mozart to McCartney, Bach to Hendrix, is there a disproportionate number of creative geniuses who were left-handed and why would that be? With special guest David Wolman, author of "A Left Handed Turn Around The World."• Intro - Why Are There So Many Left-handed Geniuses In Music?• Making the case - A list of the greats• Jimi Hendrix• Dick Dale (father of Surf Rock)• Lefties who play righty (from Paul Simon to D...

2023-03-0938 min

Longform Episode 516: David WolmanDavid Wolman is the author of six books and a magazine features writer who has written for Wired, Outside, and The New York Times. His latest article is ”Vanished in the Pacific.”“I feel like conversations about characters, character development, strong characters gets a little nauseating in my field sometimes because it’s like, of course — you need that like you need periods at the ends of sentences. Do we really have to keep saying it? But in this conversation it’s worth saying, because there are great ideas out there where the sources or the characters just really were...

2022-12-2147 min

Stateside Daily Archive The Disappearance of Isaac DanianIn the fall of 2020, Grand Rapids resident Isaac Danian, made plans to escape the U.S. at the behest of an online conspiracy theorist. He was joined by Shukree Abdul-Rashed from upstate New York. Their journey ended with the two men lost at sea in the South Pacific, while their families still wait for answers. We talked to the journalist who investigated the men's disappearance for the New York Times. GUEST: David Wolman, freelance journalist and contributing editor at Outside. Read Wolman's story "Set Adrift" here. Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right th...

2022-12-0824 min

Travel with Rick Steves 574a American Hawaii; Aloha Rodeo; Surfing GroundswellHistorian Sarah Vowell revisits how the Hawaiian Islands became an American territory in the 19th century, then journalist David Wolman tells us how three cowboys from Hawaii's Big Island redefined the American West when they competed at the world's greatest rodeo championship. And writer Michael Scott Moore explores how surfing spread from Polynesia to the rest of the world. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

2022-01-2252 min

Constant Wonder Aloha Rodeo in the Wild WestHow Hawaiian cowboys stunned Wyoming. Guests: David Wolman, co-author of "Aloha Rodeo: Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World's Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West." Explore more of his writing here: https://www.david-wolman.com/ Julie Checkoway, author of "The Three-Year Swim Club: The Untold Story of Maui’s Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory" Read more of her work on her website: https://juliecheckoway.com/bio/

2022-01-1952 min

Depth of Anesthesia 26: Should buprenorphine be discontinued preoperatively?Dr. Tony Anderson, an anesthesiologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, joins us to discuss the evolving literature and evidence around perioperative management of buprenorphine. Special thanks to Dr. Ashwini Joshi for her assistance with researching for the episode. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our content, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and consider helping us offset the costs of production by donating through our Patreon at https://bit.ly/3n0sklh. — Follow us on Instagram @DepthofAnesthesia and on Twitter @DepthAnesthesia for podcast and literature updates....

2021-07-2928 min

Preconceived 113. The Puzzle of Left-HandednessFor much of human history, being left-handed has had a certain taboo associated with it. The word for left in Italian, for example, is “sinistra”, which shares roots with the word “sinister”, meaning “evil” in English. Such terminology reflects a long-held view in many societies that left-hand dominance is inferior to right-hand dominance. When you dig beneath the surface on this topic, however, there is much more to dissect than you initially might consider. Why are people still left-handed, when the majority of the population has evolved to be right-hand dominant? Is handedness an isolated biological feature, or is it associated w...

2021-06-2942 min

Subtitle The pleasure and pain of spellingWith the Scripps National Spelling Bee back after a Covid-enforced year off, we conduct our very own spelling quiz. Also, Kavita Pillay offers her take on why Indian American kids perform so well in spelling bees. And author and self-described “crummy" speller David Wolman tells us why he wrote a history of English spelling and the many attempts to reform it. Photo of a spelling bee in Fulton, MD, by Howard County Library System via Flickr/Creative Commons. Music in this episode by Cloudline, Podington Bear and Alexander Boyes. Read a transcript of the episode here.

2021-06-2333 min

The World in Words The pleasure and pain of spellingWith the Scripps National Spelling Bee back after a Covid-enforced year off, we conduct our very own spelling quiz. Also, Kavita Pillay offers her take on why Indian American kids perform so well in spelling bees. And author and self-described “crummy" speller David Wolman tells us why he wrote a history of English spelling and the many attempts to reform it.

2021-06-2333 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 270: 2020-21 Season FinaleAs Star Local Media's coverage of the 2021 high school baseball and softball playoffs comes to a close, the staff looks back on its last two teams standing.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on the Flower Mound softball team's first-ever trip to state (2:05), and Frisco Wakeland's baseball team falling two wins short of a trip to state of its own (9:05). The staff then reflects on the 2021-21 school year and high school sports wedging in a complete schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic (13:00). Support the show

2021-06-0726 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 269: The Magnificent SevenAnother week of postseason action is in the books in high school baseball and softball, and Star Local Media breaks down the latest on the local diamond.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the seven teams remaining from their coverage area in the playoffs, including big regional quarterfinal series wins for Coppell (1:20) and Marcus baseball (5:45), a hard-fought third-round exit for Sachse (9:12), plus Frisco Wakeland and Lovejoy moving on in 5A (12:05).The talk then shifts to the softball diamond, where Lovejoy continues to impress with its underclassmen (16:35), and the stage is set for a...

2021-05-2425 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 269: The Magnificent SevenAnother week of postseason action is in the books in high school baseball and softball, and Star Local Media breaks down the latest on the local diamond.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the seven teams remaining from their coverage area in the playoffs, including big regional quarterfinal series wins for Coppell (1:20) and Marcus baseball (5:45), a hard-fought third-round exit for Sachse (9:12), plus Frisco Wakeland and Lovejoy moving on in 5A (12:05).The talk then shifts to the softball diamond, where Lovejoy continues to impress with its underclassmen (16:35), and the stage is set for a thrilling regional final between area...

2021-05-2424 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 268: The Postseason Marches OnAs the high school baseball and softball playoffs continue, Star Local Media discusses a number of local teams still alive in their respective brackets.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down the impressive showings through two rounds for 6-6A baseball with Coppell, Plano and Marcus (1:05) and 10-5A baseball with The Colony, Lovejoy and Prosper Rock Hill (10:00), as well as a commanding to the second round by Sachse's baseball team (15:38).On the softball diamond, the discussions shifts to Flower Mound's impressive regional quarterfinal win over Allen (19:03), Lovejoy and Rock Hill both advancing to the regional semifinals (24:10), and...

2021-05-1729 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 268: The Postseason Marches OnAs the high school baseball and softball playoffs continue, Star Local Media discusses a number of local teams still alive in their respective brackets.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down the impressive showings through two rounds for 6-6A baseball with Coppell, Plano and Marcus (1:05) and 10-5A baseball with The Colony, Lovejoy and Prosper Rock Hill (10:00), as well as a commanding to the second round by Sachse's baseball team (15:38).On the softball diamond, the discussions shifts to Flower Mound's impressive regional quarterfinal win over Allen (19:03), Lovejoy and Rock Hill both advancing...

2021-05-1731 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 267: Baseball, Softball Playoff SmorgasbordAnother week of playoff baseball and softball is in the books, and Star Local Media recaps a busy few days on the diamond for its teams still alive in the postseason.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the 6-6A baseball revenge series vs. 5-6A (2:15), followed by a competitive bi-district slate between Frisco ISD and McKinney North, Lovejoy and The Colony (14:05), Lake Dallas coming up short against Azle (19:20) and a wild and crazy comeback by McKinney Christian (22:15).In softball, talk shifts to the big-time regional quarterfinals between Allen and Flower Mound plus Prosper and...

2021-05-1038 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 266: Softball Bi-District Reactions, Baseball Playoff PreviewWith the first round of the high school softball playoffs in the book, and the opening round of the baseball postseason on tap later this week, Star Local Media is wall-to-wall stick-and-ball on this week's episode.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on the bi-district softball playoffs, including a busy week for Sachse and Frisco ISD (1:15), plus the dominant pitching of 5-6A (10:45).The staff then looks at some storylines heading into the baseball postseason, including The Colony looking to build off its first district title (17:40), a competitive draw in 9-5A vs. 10-5A and expectations for...

2021-05-0336 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 266: Softball Bi-District Reactions, Baseball Playoff PreviewWith the first round of the high school softball playoffs in the book, and the opening round of the baseball postseason on tap later this week, Star Local Media is wall-to-wall stick-and-ball on this week's episode.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on the bi-district softball playoffs, including a busy week for Sachse and Frisco ISD (1:15), plus the dominant pitching of 5-6A (10:45).The staff then looks at some storylines heading into the baseball postseason, including The Colony looking to build off its first district title (17:40), a competitive draw in 9-5A vs. 10...

2021-05-0337 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 263: A Busy Few Rounds in the HS Soccer PlayoffsWith three rounds in the high school soccer playoffs in the books, Star Local Media discusses the boys and girls teams still standing in advance of this week's regional tournaments.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on Flower Mound and Marcus marching on in the playoffs (1:19), a legacy of The Colony boys' senior class (8:10), another productive postseason for Frisco ISD (12:11), Allen's surging offense (14:55), Sachse flying under the radar (17:07) and Celina making history (19:55). Support the show

2021-04-0526 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 262: Playoff Soccer is Here!The UIL's high school soccer postseason begins later this week, and Star Local Media previews the action on the pitch in advance of the playoffs.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss teams to watch from their respective coverage areas, as well as first-round matches of intrigue with the action scheduled to begin on Thursday.

2021-03-2230 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 262: Playoff Soccer is Here!The UIL's high school soccer postseason begins later this week, and Star Local Media previews the action on the pitch in advance of the playoffs.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss teams to watch from their respective coverage areas, as well as first-round matches of intrigue with the action scheduled to begin on Thursday. Support the show

2021-03-2232 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 261: Liberty Girls Headed to State, Spring Sports Catch-upThe Frisco Liberty girls basketball team will defend its Class 5A state championship Wednesday in San Antonio, and Star Local Media breaks down the Lady Redhawks' big finale to the 2020-21 season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss...

2021-03-0831 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 261: Liberty Girls Headed to State, Spring Sports Catch-upThe Frisco Liberty girls basketball team will defend its Class 5A state championship Wednesday in San Antonio, and Star Local Media breaks down the Lady Redhawks' big finale to the 2020-21 season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss Liberty's overtime win in the state semifinals and its upcoming matchup with top-ranked Cedar Park, plus a look at the end of the Plano East girls' season (9:15) and what's in store for the John Paul II boys and Dallas Christian girls in the TAPPS state semifinals this week (13:10).The staff concludes by playing catch-up with...

2021-03-0832 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 260: And Then There Were TwoThe high school basketball playoffs roll on after a busy week of games, and Star Local Media plays catch-up after an eventual few rounds on the hardwood.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the two remaining playoff teams in Star Local Media's coverage area with the Plano East girls (1:30) and Frisco Liberty girls (8:25) both bound for the regional finals.The staff then looks back on a handful teams who made noteworthy runs in the playoffs, including the Lake Dallas girls (14:15), the Newman Smith boys (17:47), the Sachse boys and girls (21:10), the McKinney boys (25:00), the...

2021-03-0144 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 260: And Then There Were TwoThe high school basketball playoffs roll on after a busy week of games, and Star Local Media plays catch-up after an eventual few rounds on the hardwood.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the two remaining playoff teams in Star Local...

2021-03-0142 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 259: Playoff Basketball Catch-UpWith a busy week on the horizon in the Texas high school basketball playoffs, Star Local Media looks back on what has transpired through the early stages of the postseason.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss playoff coverage within its...

2021-02-2239 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 259: Playoff Basketball Catch-UpWith a busy week on the horizon in the Texas high school basketball playoffs, Star Local Media looks back on what has transpired through the early stages of the postseason.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss playoff coverage within its local markets throughout the bi-district round of the boys basketball postseason, including a look at several of its 5A and 6A high schools (5:30). On the girls side, teams are still working through the area round of the playoffs, and the staff discusses notable storylines that have emerged through the first two rounds (20:50). Support...

2021-02-2240 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 258: High School Girls Basketball Playoff PreviewThe UIL girls basketball playoffs begin on Thursday, and Star Local Media breaks down the postseason landscape for all the local teams involved.Matt Welch and David Wolman quick-hit the teams and bi-district matchups on the docket for Region I-5A with...

2021-02-0835 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 258: High School Girls Basketball Playoff PreviewThe UIL girls basketball playoffs begin on Thursday, and Star Local Media breaks down the postseason landscape for all the local teams involved.Matt Welch and David Wolman quick-hit the teams and bi-district matchups on the docket for Region I-5A with Lake Dallas (2:10), Region II-5A with Frisco ISD, McKinney North and Newman Smith (6:28), Region II-6A with Sachse and Mesquite Horn (16:20), and Region I-6A with Plano ISD, Lewisville ISD, Allen and Prosper (21:45).The staff concludes with a look at some notable storylines to monitor this week in local boys basketball action (29:05).

2021-02-0836 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 257: District Title Races Galore!It's homestretch time in high school basketball, including the final week of the regular season on the girls side. Star Local Media breaks down the local happenings on the hardwood, with Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman diving into a big win...

2021-02-0136 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 257: District Title Races Galore!It's homestretch time in high school basketball, including the final week of the regular season on the girls side. Star Local Media breaks down the local happenings on the hardwood, with Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman diving into a big win for the Mesquite Horn girls (1:45), Mackenzie Buss' 30-point gem for 6-5A champion Lake Dallas (5:05), an update on the girls district title races involving Allen, Plano East and Newman Smith (8:40), plus updates on the races involving the Frisco ISD girls and The Colony boys (17:40).In a look-ahead to this week, the staff p...

2021-02-0137 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 256: Coppell Makes Statement, Crowded at the Top in FriscoWith another week of the high school basketball season in the books, Star Local Media looks back on a busy week on the local hardwood and a sneak peek at what's in store later this week.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the Coppell boys' big win over...

2021-01-2540 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 256: Coppell Makes Statement, Crowded at the Top in FriscoWith another week of the high school basketball season in the books, Star Local Media looks back on a busy week on the local hardwood and a sneak peek at what's in store later this week.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss the Coppell boys' big win over Marcus (1:45), the status of the playoff picture in 6-6A (10:30), and a crowded race to the top in Frisco ISD (17:20). In a look ahead to some of the area's big games this week, the staff discusses pivotal weeks for The Colony boys and Plano girls, plus marquee matchups for...

2021-01-2541 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 255: High School Basketball Midseason StorylinesAs area high school basketball teams near the homestretch of their respective district campaigns, Star Local Media discusses some prominent storylines from the first couple months of the 2020-21 season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break...

2021-01-1830 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 255: High School Basketball Midseason StorylinesAs area high school basketball teams near the homestretch of their respective district campaigns, Star Local Media discusses some prominent storylines from the first couple months of the 2020-21 season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down the challenges faced by the Sachse girls during their season (2:45), a big-time return to the lineup for the Lake Dallas girls (7:10), Plano East's girls making the leap to district title front-runner (12:00), the Coppell boys' Big Three (16:45), Mesquite Horn's boys team finding its groove (21:49), and McKinney's boys team growing into one of the best in the state (25:40). ...

2021-01-1831 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 254: Adios, High School FootballThe Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast returns for a look back on the year that was for its high school football coverage during a season like no other in recent memory.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on the 2020 football...

2021-01-1143 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 254: Adios, High School FootballThe Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast returns for a look back on the year that was for its high school football coverage during a season like no other in recent memory.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on the 2020 football season for their local teams, including a series of comeback stories, big-time statistical producers and strange scheduling (1:40), as well as the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the season (16:28) and a look at some prominent storylines that emerged during the playoffs (25:49). Support the show

2021-01-1144 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 253: High School Football Area Playoff PreviewThe area round of the Texas high school football playoffs is on the horizon, and Star Local Media breaks down the seven playoff games in its coverage area.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman preview and predict Frisco Independence vs. Highland Park (1:02), Lewisville vs. Arlington Martin (6:15), Lovejoy vs. Everman (10:47), Allen vs. South Grand Prairie (15:20), Frisco vs. South Oak Cliff (19:12), Frisco Lone Star vs. Magnolia (23:16) and Prosper vs. Arlington Bowie (28:19). Support the show

2020-12-1733 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 253: High School Football Area Playoff PreviewThe area round of the Texas high school football playoffs is on the horizon, and Star Local Media breaks down the seven playoff games in its coverage area.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman preview and predict Frisco Independence vs. Highland...

2020-12-1731 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 252: High School Football Bi-District Playoff RecapThe first round of the Texas high school football playoffs is in the books for the state's 6A and 5A programs, and Star Local Media discusses what transpired at the start of the postseason for its local teams.Matt Welch and David Wolman look back on a busy slate of games, discussing Coppell's near-comeback vs. Denton Guyer (1:35), Marcus' hard-luck finish vs. Prosper (7:25), the latest statement by Lewisville's offense (13:25), Sachse's shortcomings vs. Skyline (16:25), Allen's win over Plano West (19:37), Lovejoy having a tougher-than-expected battle in the first round (24:35), and Mesquite Poteet being unable to keep pace with Everman (25:55).

2020-12-1432 min

Star Local Media HS Sports Podcast Episode 252: High School Football Bi-District Playoff RecapThe first round of the Texas high school football playoffs is in the books for the state's 6A and 5A programs, and Star Local Media discusses what transpired at the start of the postseason for its local teams.Matt Welch and David Wolman look back on a...

2020-12-1430 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 251: High School Football Bi-District Playoff PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Lewisville vs. McKinney Boyd. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game between the Farmers and Broncos, followed by previews and predictions for Sachse vs. Skyline (20:08), Mesquite Poteet vs. Everman (26:00), Coppell vs. Denton Guyer (32:07) and Prosper vs. Marcus (39:42), followed by some additional picks and coverage plans for the week. Support the show

2020-12-1049 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 250: Let's Talk Playoffs!Texas high school football's postseason begins this week in Classes 6A and 5A, and Star Local Media discusses what's in store for its playoff-bound teams.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look at the brackets and first-round matchups for their local teams, including what's on tap for Allen, Plano West, McKinney Boyd, Lewisville and Sachse and 6A Division I (2:20), followed by Coppell, Prosper and Marcus in 6A Division II (15:50); Wakeland, Independence, Lone Star and McKinney North in 5A Division I (25:55); and Lovejoy, Frisco, Liberty and Mesquite Poteet in 5A Division II (30:55). Support the show

2020-12-0740 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 249: High School Football Week 11 PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Frisco Lone Star vs. Denton Ryan. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's District 5-5A Division I showdown at CH Collins Stadium between the Rangers and Raiders, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco Reedy vs. The Colony (25:30), Prosper vs. McKinney Boyd (31:15), Hebron vs. Lewisville (33:10) and Celina vs. Graham (36:50), followed by some additional picks and coverage plans for the week. Support the show

2020-12-0349 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 248: High School Football Tiebreaker ChaosDistrict titles and playoff berths are up for grabs all around the area in this week's high school football slate, and Star Local Media sizes up what's on the line in their local districts.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break the various tiebreakers and playoff qualification scenarios across their 5A and 6A conferences, laying out the smooth paths for Lovejoy and Frisco ISD in 7-5A Division II, McKinney North 7-5A Division I and Mesquite Poteet in 6-5A Division II (2:15), followed by unorthodox playoff qualifiers for the Garland ISD and Wylie in 9-6...

2020-11-3032 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 247: High School Football Week 9 PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Plano West vs. Flower Mound. Matt Welch and David Wolman break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Neal Wilson Stadium between the Wolves and Jaguars, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco Reedy vs. Frisco Wakeland (25:00), Frisco Lebanon Trail vs. Denison (31:25), Lewisville vs. Coppell (33:30), and Lovejoy vs. Frisco (37:00), followed by some additional picks and coverage plans for the week. Support the show

2020-11-1946 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 246: Class 6A High School Football Mid-District DiscussionPlenty is at stake during the final month of high school football's regular season, and Star Local Media takes stock in its various Class 6A districts heading into the homestretch.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss mid-district storylines and things to watch for in the coming weeks between Lewisville ISD, Plano ISD and Coppell in 6-6A (1:35), a wild week for Rowlett and Sachse in 9-6A (24:30), big wins for Allen, McKinney Boyd and McKinney in 5-6A (30:35), plus what's at stake for Mesquite ISD over in 10-6A (38:42). Support the show

2020-11-1646 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 245: High School Football Week 8 PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Sachse vs. South Garland. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Thursday's District 9-6A showdown at Williams Stadium between the Mustangs the Colonels, followed by previews and predictions for Allen vs. Denton Guyer (21:00), Frisco vs. Denison (31:20), McKinney vs. Denton Braswell (35:18) and McKinney North vs. Highland Park (39:40). Support the show

2020-11-1247 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 244: Class 5A High School Football Mid-District DiscussionPlenty is at stake during the final month of high school football's regular season, and Star Local Media takes stock in its various Class 5A districts heading into the homestretch.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss mid-district storylines and things to watch for in the coming weeks between Frisco ISD and The Colony in District 5-5A Division I (1:15), McKinney North and West Mesquite in 7-5A Div. I (9:55), Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD in 6-5A Div. I and 4-5A Div. II (16:00), Frisco ISD, Lovejoy and Lake Dallas in 7-5A Div. II (23:20), and Mesquite...

2020-11-1040 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 243: High School Football Week 7 PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Marcus vs. Coppell. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson, David Wolman and Nolan Beilstein break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Buddy Echols Field between the Cowboys and Marauders, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco Liberty vs. Frisco Lebanon Trail (22:20), Lewisville vs. Flower Mound (25:40), Frisco Independence vs. Frisco Wakeland (30:28) and Mesquite vs. Mesquite Horn (34:55), followed by quick picks for other key games in the area and coverage plans for the week. Support the show

2020-11-0545 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 242: High School Football Week 6 in ReviewAs high school football's regular season passes the midpoint, Star Local Media takes a look back at a week filled with wild finishes and high-stakes matchups.Matt Welch, David Wolman and Nolan Beilstein discuss Rowlett's big win over longtime Garland ISD powerhouse Sachse (1:05), followed by a look around 6-6A and big wins for Lewisville, Coppell and Marcus (7:55), Frisco's defense continuing to impress (22:53), and what to make of a pair of heartbreaking losses for John Paul II and Prosper (28:00). Support the show

2020-11-0238 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 241: High School Football Week 6 PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Plano West vs. Coppell. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's District 6-6A showdown at Buddy Echols Field between the Cowboys and Wolves, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco Reedy vs. Frisco Lone Star (23:00), Frisco vs. Frisco Liberty (27:40), Prosper vs. Denton Guyer (30:45) and Mesquite Poteet vs. South Oak Cliff (34:50), as well as quick-hit picks around the area and a look at our live game coverage plans for the football week.

2020-10-2944 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 240: High School Football Week 5 in ReviewWith high school football's district schedule in full swing, Star Local Media looks back on a week that produced a number of upsets around the area.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss a few teams that found the win column in unexpected fashion last week, including a major rivalry win for North Mesquite (1:45), followed by a look around the first week in 6-6A, headlined by Plano West stunning Lewisville (6:13), McKinney North tripping up Tyler in its 7-5A Division I opener (20:25), The Colony bouncing back against Frisco Centennial and Reedy surprising Independence in 5-5...

2020-10-2643 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 239: High School Football Week 5 PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Sachse vs. Garland. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Thursday's District 9-6A showdown at Williams Stadium between the Mustangs and Owls, followed by previews and predictions for Denton Ryan vs. Frisco Wakeland (17:22), Marcus vs. Flower Mound (20:45), Frisco vs. Frisco Lebanon Trail (23:24), and Mesquite vs. Skyline (27:38), followed by quick-hit picks around the area and a look at our live game coverage plans for the football week. Support the show

2020-10-2236 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 238: High School Football Week 4 in ReviewWith another week in the books for high school football's 2020 season, Star Local Media discusses the latest happenings on the local gridiron.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman reflect on some of the big happenings last week, including big wins in 7-5A Division II for Frisco Lebanon Trail, Frisco Liberty (5:30) and Lovejoy (10:25), followed by some early impressions on Sachse and Rowlett in 9-6A (13:05), McKinney Boyd grinding out an overtime win (19:30), expectations for Allen, Guyer, Prosper and the rest of 5-6A (24:45) and where things stand in Mesquite ISD as 10-6A begins (30:40). ...

2020-10-1937 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 237: High School Football Week 4 PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Frisco Liberty vs. Frisco Memorial. Matt Welch and David Wolman break down Friday's District 7-5A Division II showdown at Toyota Stadium between the Redhawks and Warriors, followed by previews and predictions for Lovejoy vs. Denison (16:48), The Colony vs. Frisco Wakeland (19:45) and Mesquite Horn vs. Tyler (25:47). Support the show

2020-10-1533 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 236: High School Football Week 3 in ReviewWith three weeks in the books for its 5A and 6A high school football teams, Star Local Media discusses the latest happenings on the local gridiron.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss a couple of high-profile cancellations within the Metroplex late last week before touching on big wins for The Colony, Little Elm and Frisco Lebanon Trail (3:45), followed by a discussion of the forfeiture controversy between Frisco ISD and Denton ISD in District 5-5A Division I (13:10) and a look around 6-6A as Plano ISD, Lewisville ISD and Coppell enter the bye week (18:37). Support...

2020-10-1239 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 235: High School Football Week 3 PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Hebron vs. Northwest Eaton. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Thursday's non-district showdown at Northwest ISD Stadium between the Hawks and Eagles, followed by previews and predictions for Coppell vs. Highland Park (18:38), Frisco Lebanon Trail vs. Frisco Memorial (24:07) and Lewisville vs. Arlington Lamar (28:58).Note: The staff also discussed Prosper vs. DeSoto as one of its additional marquee games. On Wednesday, that game was cancelled due to COVID-19-related circumstances. S...

2020-10-0840 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 234: High School Football Week 2 in ReviewThe second week of high school football at the 5A and 6A levels is in the books, and the Star Local Media sport staff reflects on what went down in their coverage areas following last week's games.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on another entertaining battle between Sachse and Coppell (1:05), Garland ISD's unique approach to district play (6:45), a check-in on Frisco ISD as district play begins (11:22), Allen's juggernaut offense (20:33) and Prosper's resilience vs. Euless Trinity (24:55) and another shootout between McKinney North and Justin Northwest (29:09). Support the show

2020-10-0534 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 233: High School Football Week 2 PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Allen vs. Atascocita. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's non-district showdown at Eagle Stadium between the pair of Eagles, followed by previews and predictions for Creekview vs. Newman Smith (18:14), Coppell vs. Sachse (21:46), West Mesquite vs. Mesquite Poteet (26:37) and Frisco Lone Star vs. Aledo (30:22). Support the show

2020-10-0144 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 232: High School Football Week 1 in ReviewThe opening week of high school football at the 5A and 6A levels is in the books, and the Star Local Media sport staff reflects on what went down in their coverage areas following last week's games.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman look back on an early upset loss for Frisco Lone Star (3:48), some big-time defense from Lake Dallas and Frisco (8:35), Coppell's experience (11:52), an early Game of the Year candidate between McKinney and Plano (14:01), some "Pick-It Line" regret with some apologies to a few schools (20:04), and an impressive start for Plano West (24:52). Support...

2020-09-2831 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 231: High School Football Week 1 PreviewStar Local Media previews a few of the week's marquee high school football games, including our reader-voted Game of the Week: Plano vs. McKinney. Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman break down Friday's non-district showdown at McKinney ISD Stadium between the Wildcats and Lions, followed by previews and predictions for Frisco vs. Independence (17:23), Lewisville vs. Rockwall-Heath (22:03), Lovejoy vs. John Paul II (26:42), and Coppell vs. Mesquite (30:49). Support the show

2020-09-2638 min

2020-09-2432 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 230: SLM High School Football Season Preview (Part V)The Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast closes out its five-part series previewing the 2020 high school football season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the final four questions on various topics and storylines leading up to the start of the season for the state's Class 5A and 6A football programs on Thursday.On the docket for this episode:*(1:35) Who are the unquestioned district title favorites in our coverage area?*(9:10) Who are the potential state title contenders in our coverage area?*(17:20) Which teams in our coverage area have the top...

2020-09-2133 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 229: SLM High School Football Season Preview (Part IV)The Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast returns for the fourth of a five-part series previewing the 2020 high school football season.Matt Welch and David Wolman discuss four more questions centered on various topics and storylines leading up to the start of the season for the state's Class 5A and 6A football programs in late September.On the docket for this episode:*(2:45) Which rivalry games will have some extra heat to them this season?*(11:03) Which teams have the best defenses in our coverage area?*(19:55) What happens if the pandemic forces the cancellation of...

2020-09-1534 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 228: SLM High School Football Season Preview (Part III)The Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast returns for the third of a five-part series previewing the 2020 high school football season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss four more questions centered on various topics and storylines leading up to the start of the season for the state's Class 5A and 6A football programs in late September.On the docket for this episode:*(1:15) What can the state's big schools learn from how the small schools have conducted their business early into the 2020 season?*(8:45) Which players could potentially lead Star Local Media's coverage area...

2020-09-0835 min

Star Local Media Podcast Network Episode 226: SLM High School Football Season Preview (Part I)The Star Local Media High School Sports Podcast returns for the first of a five-part series previewing the 2020 high school football season.Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman discuss the first four of 20 questions centered on various topics and storylines leading up to the start of the season for the state's Class 5A and 6A football programs in late September.On the docket for this episode:*(3:00) Which football teams are most impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?*(12:05) What is the toughest district in Star Local Media's coverage area? *(19:19) Which players could potentially lead o...

2020-08-2438 min

The Here and Now Podcast Free WillThe question of free will has been on the mind of deep thinkers for thousands of years but we are no closer to finding an answer. In this episode we take a look at the three main positions on free will: determinism, libertarianism and compatibilism and consider the consequences of each. This is a long episode and I barely scratched the surface so consider this a gentle introduction. Maybe you're destined to push play, maybe you're about to make a conscious choice, by the time you reach the end of episode you might have a better sense of which...

2020-06-2438 min

ChannelB پادکست فارسی پنجاه و هشت - جنتلمنوینچِنزو پیپینوبه شکل کلاسیکی جذاب محسوب می‌شد. درواقع معنیش اینه که اونقدری هم خوش‌چهره نبود. خال‌های برجسته، پیشونی بلند، موهای صاف یک دست، اما یه حس اطمینان و اعتماد به نفسی ازش توی فضا پخش می‌شد، انگار که کل شهر مال اونه. یک جورایی واقعا هم بودمنبع: Epic Magazineنویسنده‌ها: Jashoa davis وdavid wolman| ترجمه: فاطمه روانگرد | روایت: علی بندری | تدوین: امید صدیق‌فر | پوستر: مجید آب‌پرورRaining Yu :موسیقی تیتراژپادکست‌ معرفی شده: | پاراگراف| موسیقی‌‌ها از: NIMBASO | Augusto Martelli | Daniele Adriana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2019-09-141h 29

Travel with Rick Steves 574 American Hawaii; Aloha Rodeo; Surfing GroundswellHistorian Sarah Vowell revisits how the Hawaiian Islands became an American territory in the 19th century, then journalist David Wolman tells us how three cowboys from Hawaii's Big Island redefined the American West when they competed at the world's greatest rodeo championship. And writer Michael Scott Moore explores how surfing spread from Polynesia to the rest of the world. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

2019-08-1752 min

Reading Glasses Ep 111 - Dusty, Sweaty Westerns and Del Howison!Brea and Mallory talk about westerns and interview author Del Howison! Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Del Howison The Survival of Margaret Thomas by Del Howison Buy at Dark Delicacies Books Mentioned - Recursion by Blake Crouch Monster, She Wrote by Lisa Kröger...

2019-08-0128 min $Can\'t Make This Up$

Can't Make This Up Aloha Rodeo with Julian SmithWhen you think of the cowboy, what comes to mind? The long cattle drives of a Louis L'Amour novel? The shoot out at the O.K. Corral? Denim jeans, spurs, and a Stetson? The Marlboro Man? My guest today shatters our preconceived notions of what a cowboy was and who he could be. Julian Smith is a journalist with a background in ecology who has written for several scientific publications including: Smithsonian, National Geographic, and and Wired Magazine. He joins me today from Oregon via Skype to discuss the book he co-authored with David Wolman, Aloha Rodeo: Three Hawaiian C...

2019-07-3027 min

The Archive Project David Wolman & Julian SmithPortland-based journalists and researchers, David Wolman and Julian Smith, discuss their new nonfiction book Aloha Rodeo: Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World’s Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West. Aloha Rodeo brings to light the story of how, in 1908, three of Hawaii’s most revered paniolo (cowboys) journeyed 4,000 miles to Wyoming to compete in the world’s greatest rodeo, Cheyenne Frontier Days, and returned home champions and American legends. Wolman and Smith were interviewed by Andrew Proctor, Executive Director of Literary Arts, in a live event at Powell’s Books. In their discussion, we hear about Hawaii’s...

2019-06-0650 min

Read Learn Live Podcast Aloha Rodeo – Ep 58 with David WolmanIn the spirit of The Boys in the Boat comes the captivating true story of the native Hawaiian cowboys who traveled to Wyoming in 1908 to compete at the “world championships” of rodeo, overcoming prejudice to beat the greatest white cowboys at their own game and return home American legends. David Wolman is a Contributing Editor at Outside and a longtime contributor at Wired. He has written for the New York Times, New Yorker, Nature, BusinessWeek, and many other publications, and his work has been anthologized in the Best American Science and Nature Writing series. David is the auth...

2019-06-0559 min

Read Learn Live Podcast Aloha Rodeo - Ep 58 with David Wolman

2019-06-0500 min

HarperAcademic Calling David Wolman And Julian SmithMichael Fynan calls David Wolman and Julian Smith, co-authors of ALOHA RODEO. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062836007/aloha-rodeo.

2019-05-2421 min $The David Suissa Podcast: L\'Dor V\'Dor with Shanni & David$

The David Suissa Podcast: L'Dor V'Dor with Shanni & David Lesley Wolman: A Life of SongSinger Lesley Wolman talks about her upcoming cabaret show, and how she kept her love of music through motherhood and the temporary loss of her voice. Purchase tickets to Lesley's upcoming show here and be sure to check out her website for more information and links to her music. For Lesley's fashion and lifestyle blog visit Fabulesley. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

2018-10-2645 min

The David Suissa Podcast Lesley Wolman: A Life of SongSinger Lesley Wolman talks about her upcoming cabaret show, and how she kept her love of music through motherhood and the temporary loss of her voice. Purchase tickets to Lesley's upcoming show here and be sure to check out her website for more information and links to her music. For Lesley's fashion and lifestyle blog visit Fabulesley. Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

2018-10-2645 min

Outside Podcast Dispatches: Red Dawn in Lapland On the 833-mile border between Finland and Russia, a band of elite Finnish soldiers are preparing to defend the country if Russia decides it wants to again redraw the map of Europe. With tensions still high after the Kremlin’s invasion of Crimea and Ukraine, writer David Wolman went to Finland to find out what this tiny band of Finns can possibly do if the Russian war machine heads their way. Quite a lot, it turns out.

2018-01-2322 min

Outside Podcast Dispatches: Red Dawn in LaplandOn the 833-mile border between Finland and Russia, a band of elite Finnish soldiers are preparing to defend the country if Russia decides it wants to again redraw the map of Europe. With tensions still high after the Kremlin’s invasion of Crimea and Ukraine, writer David Wolman went to Finland to find out what this tiny band of Finns can possibly do if the Russian war machine heads their way. Quite a lot, it turns out.

2018-01-2322 min

Hack the Process: Mindful Meaningful Progress on Your Plans 2017-11-20 Process Hacker News from Hack the Process PodcastProcess Hacker News for November 20, 2017 Welcome to the Process Hacker News, a quick weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. For links to anything mentioned in this episode, please check out the show notes, and to join the community and receive expanded updates weekly, sign up for the mailing list at HacktheProcess.com/contact/. For all the links in this episode, take a look at the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-november-20-2017/ Events Interested in supporting diversity and inclusion? The last AlterConf...

2017-11-2000 min

2017-11-2003 min

Inside Divorce E009: Fair is a Four Letter Word (with Richard Wolman)This week on Inside Divorce, Hindell sits down with Dr. Richard Wolman, a clinical psychologist on the faculty of Harvard Medical school who has vast experience with the children of divorce. In this podcast titled “Fair is a Four Letter Word”, Richard and Hindell discuss common obstacles children deal with when their parents are divorcing, as well as “negotiation techniques” that both parents and attorneys can use to help children. Show Notes: - Mediation - Custody - Parenting Coordination - Negotiation Find Richard: Website:http://www.drwolman.com/ Email: drwolman@gmail.com Phone: 617.439.4700 x 208 Find Us: Website: http://grossmanltd.com/ Facebook...

2017-03-3133 min

Inside Divorce E006 (BONUS): Relationship and Dating Advice (with Peggy Wolman)Summary: In this bonus episode, a live recording from a 2016 event featuring Hindell and matchmaker Peggy Wollman (listen to Episode 005 for more from Peggy), listeners will learn about how to meet someone new and how to successfully manage a new relationship. Show Notes: - Postnuptial Agreements - Prenuptial Agreements - Life After Divorce - Online Dating - Being Broad Minded Find Peggy: Website: http://www.peggywolmanmatchmaking.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggywolman/ Twitter: @PeggyWolman Find Us: Website: http://grossmanltd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grossmanassociates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hindell-grossman-30a69211/ YouTube: https://www.youtube...

2017-01-1659 min

Inside Divorce E004: Re-Entering the Dating World (with matchmaker Peggy Wolman)Matchmaker Peggy Wollman joins the show to talk with Hindell about the world of dating after a divorce. Peggy has worked with singles of all ages and stages in life, and in this episode, she shares specific tips for finding love again. Show Notes: - The Modern Dating World - Being Open to Possibility - Forgetting Your “Perfect” Companion List - Looking Your Best - Conversation Tips - Texting and E-Mailing Find Peggy: Website: http://www.peggywolmanmatchmaking.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggywolman/ Twitter: @PeggyWolman Find Us: Website: http://grossmanltd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grossmanassociates/ LinkedIn: http...

2016-12-3044 min $OPB\'s State of Wonder$

OPB's State of Wonder Nov. 8, 2014: New Decemberists, Art Post-Cancer, Remembering Ben Buckley, Art From Short Stories1:05: New Decemberists music. Plus the band's keyboardist Jenny Conlee talks about her struggle with cancer, and an effort to help others who are diagnosed young.11:00: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche from the Literary Arts archives.20:30: Ben Killen Rosenberg, inspired by a devastating short story his wife wrote, curates a group show in Astoria with Holly Andress, Hickory Mertsching, Christine Lahti and others. 26:05: David Wolman on Pipino, Gentleman Thief, and the heist of a lifetime.34:10: Art Beat tracks the progression of Portland Opera’s productions.36:50: Vin Shambry tells a story at Backfence, remembering fr...

2014-11-0753 min

MONEY MATTERS with Christopher Hensley Money Matters Episode 19 - The End of Money- Counterfeiters,Preachers, Techies and Dreamers With Guest David WolmanFor ages, money has meant little metal disks and rectangular slips of paper. Yet the usefulness of physical money—to say nothing of its value—is coming under fire as never before. Intrigued by the distinct possibility that cash will soon disappear, author and Wired contributing editor David Wolman sets out to investigate the future of money…and how it will affect your wallet. Our guest today was David Wolman, Author of The End of Money. David Wolman is a contributing editor at Wired and the author, most recently, of The End of Money. He has also written for...

2013-09-2030 min

Discover the Best Sellers Audiobooks in Nonfiction, Politics The Instigators Audiobook by David WolmanPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1609 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Instigators Author: David Wolman Narrator: David Wolman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-12 Publisher: The Atavist Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, Politics Publisher's Summary: In 2008, a small band of political activists in Egypt led by a young engineer named Ahmed Maher began organizing on Facebook under the moniker April 6 Youth. Dodging the secret police both online and off, they built a Web page into a movement. Then, in January 2011, they helped architect a final...

2012-10-2904 min

New Books in Big Ideas David Wolman, “The End Of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreamers, and the Coming Cashless Society” (Da Capo Press, 2012)Many of us in the western world don’t rely on bills and coins as much as we used to, yet the idea of cash money is still an ever-present constant in our minds. How often have you stopped to consider the idea of what “money” actually is on a larger scale, or where our changing habits could lead us? In his book The End of Money – Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreamers, and the Coming Cashless Society (Da Capo Press, 2012), David Wolman examines our commitment to cash, its advantages and drawbacks, how it facilitates crime and poverty, even its health and envi...

2012-06-0858 min

New Books in Business, Management, and Marketing David Wolman, “The End Of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreamers, and the Coming Cashless Society” (Da Capo Press, 2012)Many of us in the western world don’t rely on bills and coins as much as we used to, yet the idea of cash money is still an ever-present constant in our minds. How often have you stopped to consider the idea of what “money” actually is on a larger scale, or where our changing habits could lead us? In his book The End of Money – Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreamers, and the Coming Cashless Society (Da Capo Press, 2012), David Wolman examines our commitment to cash, its advantages and drawbacks, how it facilitates crime and poverty, even its health and envi...

2012-06-0858 min

99% Invisible 99% Invisible-54- The Colour of MoneyUS paper currency is so ubiquitous that to really look at its graphic design with fresh eyes requires some deliberate and focused attention. So pull out a greenback from your wallet (or look at a picture one online) and just take really take it in. All the fonts, the busy filigree, the micro patterns…it’s just dreadful. Even though paper currency itself, just idea of money, is a massive, world changing technology, the look and feel of US paper money is very stagnant. Richard Smith is the founder of the Dollar Rede$ign Project and in an article in the...

2012-05-1716 min

Roman Mars 99% Invisible-54- The Colour of MoneyUS paper currency is so ubiquitous that to really look at its graphic design with fresh eyes requires some deliberate and focused attention. So pull out a greenback from your wallet (or look at a picture one online) and just take really take it in. All the fonts, the busy filigree, the micro patterns…it’s just dreadful. Even though paper currency itself, just idea of money, is a massive, world changing technology, the look and feel of US paper money is very stagnant. Richard Smith is the founder of the Dollar Rede$ign Project and in an article in the...

2012-05-1716 min

Multnomah County Library Podcasts Leaks, Tweets & Deletes: Intellectual Freedom in a Digital WorldJoin us for a discussion of the notion of freedom of information in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Panelists will discuss the Wikileaks disclosures, the uprisings in the Arab world spurred by Facebook and Twitter, media censorship and freedom of the press in places like China, Turkey and elsewhere. Moderator: Tim DuRoche, Director of Programs at the World Affairs Council of Oregon. Panelist: David Wolman, author of Righting the Mother Tongue: From Olde English to Email, the Tangled Story of English Spelling. Panelist: Jeff Golden, political activist, radio personality, politician and author.

2011-10-2100 min

The Arabist Podcast 7: No SatisfactionIn this week’s podcast, Ashraf Khalil is given time off and we host the not-street-artist Ganzeer, one of the brains behind Rolling Bulb and a series of murals honoring the martyrs of the revolution across Cairo. We discuss the current standoff between protestors camping in Tahrir Square and elsewhere, and review David Wolman’s "The Instigators".

2011-07-1700 min