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Tree Speech
A Love Letter to a Tree: Inside the Immersive Art Experience Arborlogues
In this season of Valentine's Day, we often focus on romantic love — but what if intimacy could extend beyond human-to-human relationships?In this episode of Tree Speech, we explore a radical and tender idea of connection through Arborlogues: A Botanical Recital Performed for One Tree.Created by lead artist Dan Daly and writer Lee LeBreton, Arborlogues invites participants into a red-curtained theater built around a chosen tree. Guided by a script, you become both performer and conversational partner with your arboreal audience. The result? A deeply personal encounter with presence, memory, ecology, and love....
2026-02-14
29 min
Tree Speech
Finding Wonder & Light in the Winter Solstice
The winter solstice is a threshold — the longest night of the year, holding both stillness and promise. In this special 50th episode of Tree Speech, we linger in that in-between space where darkness is not something to fear, but a place of listening, wonder, and quiet presence.We begin in the solstice hush, where forests shimmer with unseen life and ancient stories gather close. From there, we travel to Iceland through myth, landscape, and lived experience, speaking with author Nancy Marie Brown about her book Looking for the Hidden Folk: How Iceland’s Elves Can Save the Eart...
2025-12-19
40 min
Tree Speech
Rediscovering Nature's Superfoods: The Transformative Power of Acorns & Woodland Wisdom with Elspeth Hay
In this episode, our guest Elspeth Hay, author of Feed Us with Trees, creator of The Local Food Report, and passionate proponent of place-based living, takes us on a fascinating exploration of acorns as a superfood with profound historical roots.Our conversation also delves into the wisdom of wooded ecosystems and the vital concept of viewing these landscapes as food-producing allies. These insights invite us to imagine a future where humans and nature thrive together, fostering a reciprocal relationship with our environment that respects historical realities while embracing the beauty of nature’s bounty.This in...
2025-11-22
46 min
Tree Speech
The Trees Remember: Tales from the Haunted Grove
What if trees could whisper secrets of the past? Join us as we venture into the eerie realm of haunted trees and ghostly tales in our special episode of spooky trees. As the season of Samhain approaches and the veil between the living and the dead grows thin, we share chilling stories from Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn to the Mabira Forest of Uganda to Salem, Massachusetts.Join our guest storytellers Allison Meier, Emerald Forcier, Cheryl Mullings and Charles Linshaw around the fire as we share these macabre tales and embrace the spirit of the season. Listen now...
2025-10-23
34 min
Tree Speech
The Quiet Wild of the Autumnal Equinox featuring poetry by Alix Klingenberg
Join us as we embrace the magic of the autumnal equinox, celebrating September's unique duality through the power of poetry and rituals. Drawing inspiration from the evocative work of Alix Klingenberg, we explore how this transitional time invites us to balance urgency with ease and preparation with presence. Through traditions and the wonders of the season, we honor change and navigate our paths toward peace.Throughout the episode we highlight Alix Klingenberg's "Quietly Wild," a poetic exploration resonating with nature's cycles and the themes of ecology and social justice. This episode is a heartfelt...
2025-09-22
25 min
Tree Speech
Embracing Tree Time: Stillness, Transformation, and the Nature of Becoming with Sumana Roy
What if transforming into a tree was not a punishment but a conscious, enriching choice? Join us as we explore this intriguing concept with our guest, Sumana Roy, author of "How I Became a Tree." Sumana shares her personal journey towards identifying with trees, driven by a longing to escape the emotional turbulence of human existence. Through our conversation, we uncover the profound philosophical and emotional connections humans can form with the natural world and challenge the notion of transformation by finding peace and meaning in adopting a tree-like existence.This week’s episode wa...
2025-09-03
40 min
Tree Speech
Climbing Beyond Fear: Marguerite Holloway's Journey Through Trees & Transformation
Join us on a captivating journey into the world of trees and the profound connection we share with them, as we welcome Marguerite Holloway, author of "Take to the Trees," to our podcast. Marguerite's journey from a tree-climbing novice to a passionate canopy explorer is an inspiring tale of adventure, resilience, and personal transformation. Listen in as we explore her motivations behind writing a book that blends science, memoir, and adventure, offering a vivid portrayal of the beauty and challenges faced by our forests. Her insights, enriched by personal reflections on loss and resilience, provide a compelling narrative on...
2025-08-15
42 min
Tree Speech
Tree Stories of "The Big Apple", Featuring Mayank Mardia of Mulch
In this episode, we trace the deep roots of New York City’s natural and cultural history—from the legendary 1626 exchange between the Lenape people and Dutch settlers to the enduring presence of iconic trees today. Along the way, we uncover how nature has shaped the city’s identity, from the elegant American elms of Central Park to symbolic landmarks like Harlem’s Tree of Hope and the Survivor Tree at the 9/11 Memorial.We’re also joined by Mayank Mardiya of Mulch, who shares how rewilding efforts and community gardening initiatives are transforming neglected urban spaces into vibrant gr...
2025-07-30
34 min
Tree Speech
Discovering Humor and Heritage Among the Trees with Tobin Mitnick
Actor, naturalist, and tree enthusiast Tobin Mitnick (@jewslovetrees) joins us this week for a delightfully rooted conversation about what it means to really see a tree.Best known for his hilarious and heartfelt social media content blending botany and comedy, Tobin has become an unexpected ambassador for curiosity, joy, and ecological attention. In this episode, we explore how he invites people to get up close and granular with trees — to allow each wild and wonderful tree to help you “chase all your cares away.” We talk about his book Must Lo...
2025-06-14
30 min
Cinebuds
'Friendship'
For a podcast called Cinebuds, reviewing a film called Friendship sounds like a match made in celluloidic heaven. As you’ll hear, that depends on your vision of the afterlife.Just to get this out of the way, your beloved hosts Dori and Kpolly have a wonderful bond that would make a … let’s say questionably entertaining movie. Fortunately, the duo in Friendship — Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd — are less focused on a seamless relationship and more focused on making a film people actually want to watch.On that last point, how into the movie you are depend...
2025-06-11
31 min
Tree Speech
Seeds of Change: Exploring the life of Lizzie McDuffie with Shara Moon, author of "Let Us March On"
Join us on Tree Speech as we uncover the remarkable legacy of Lizzie McDuffie — a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in American history.In this episode, we're joined by author Shara Moon to discuss her powerful novel Let Us March On, inspired by the life and activism of McDuffie. As a maid in FDR’s White House, Lizzie McDuffie was more than a witness to history — she was a catalyst for it, quietly championing civil rights from within the halls of power.Together, we explore how McDuffie’s quiet courage and tireless advocacy planted the seeds of change...
2025-05-28
31 min
Tree Speech
Redwood on Broadway: The Intersection of Theater, Nature, and Storytelling with Scenic Designer Jason Ardizzone-West
Join us on a captivating journey to Broadway as we explore the enchanting world of "Redwood", a new musical that intertwines theater with the timeless majesty of redwood trees. This episode takes you behind the scenes of this extraordinary production, starring the remarkable Idina Menzel and a redwood tree named Stella. Joining us is Emmy Award-winning scenic designer Jason Ardizzone-West, who shares his journey from architecture to creating breathtaking theatrical environments. Jason’s innovative designs transform Stella into a living symbol of resilience and the nurturing power of nature, making her an essential character in this poignant storytelling experience.D...
2025-05-08
37 min
Tree Speech
Healing Through Nature & Heritage with "Get Rooted" Author Robyn Moreno
What if you could rediscover your roots and connect with the wisdom of your ancestors to find peace amidst the chaos of modern life? Emmy-nominated TV host, author, and storyteller Robyn Moreno joins us to explore this intriguing question. Robyn shares insights from her transformative book, "Get Rooted," which chronicles her personal journey of healing and self-discovery. Her story reveals the power of listening to subtle signals from within and reconnecting with nature and ancestral wisdom to navigate life's challenges more gracefully.Through Robyn's heartfelt sharing, we uncover the importance of patience, self-forgiveness, and gentle care in...
2025-04-17
48 min
Tree Speech
Loving Trees: Heartfelt Connections with Nature and Spirituality
In honor of Valentine's Day, this episode is full of love! We are excited to celebrate the holiday by examining the 5 Love Languages and how they apply to trees. Dori Robinson also leads a meditation around love and the Jewish New Year of Trees, Tu B'Shevat, which also occurs this week.Click here for more information on the Melbourne Urban Forest Visual with information.Click here for examples of letters sent to the trees in Melbourne.Find information about the Park Avenue Armory's Wish Tree Installation hereThis...
2025-02-13
23 min
The Heal Thrive Dream Podcast
EP160: Healing Through Therapeutic Drumming with Dori
A freak accident in 2011 triggered a rare disease and caused Dori Staehle to rethink her life and her purpose. She asked God to give her a way to heal herself and others. The answer was: “Use your drums.” In 2 weeks, she was healed.She then started her fourth business, Next Stage Drumming, with only $40 and when she was well into her 50's, doing mainly classes, events, and private drum therapy sessions.Once Dori began to infuse some Spirit-led coaching, she began to see breakthroughs taking place very quickly! She realized that she needed to share this with...
2025-01-14
31 min
Tree Speech
Winter Trees: Unraveling the Magic of Winter Celebrations
Happy New Year! We are starting the year fresh with a wintry labyrinth walk to commemorate this season of light. Along the way, we will examine the history and traditions of this Yuletide, shedding 2024 behind us and looking ahead to 2025. With every turn within the labyrinth, we discuss various winter traditions – including the 12 days of Christmas and Yule. We end with a meditation focused on light and the birch tree, so that we enter the new year ready for all that awaits!This week’s episode was written and recorded in Massachusetts on the nati...
2024-12-20
26 min
Tree Speech
Giving Trees featuring "The Giving Tree Continued" by Jamie Roach
It’s Giving Tree Week! Listen to our highly-anticipated episode focused on the nostalgic and controversial Shel Silverstein book, THE GIVING TREE, which has been questioned by many since its premiere 60 years ago. In this episode, we share a brand new audio narrative written by playwright, actor, and advocate Jamie Roach, who felt compelled to examine, explore, and celebrate the classic book by continuing the story where the original leaves off. Join us to listen to this beautiful, thought-provoking, and new story! The actors include Laurine Towler and Richard Brundage with Jamie Roach as Narrator. Mu...
2024-11-27
20 min
Tree Speech
Reimagining Sacred Connections: Nature, Spirituality, and Human Consciousness with John Philip Newell
Today’s guest, John Philip Newell, is an internationally acclaimed teacher, speaker, and author of several books, including Sacred Earth Sacred Soul, and his latest book entitled The Great Search, which examines the lives of several prophetic figures whose work and lives showed that to live in relation to what is deepest in us is to live in relation to the ground from which we and all things have come.John Philip Newell is a Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the modern world to reawaken to the sacredness of Earth and ev...
2024-11-15
47 min
Tree Speech
Spooky Trees: The Haunting Continues
Gather round the campfire for a very special, supernatural episode. We have spooky, mysterious tree tales from around the world to get you into the halloween spirit! Listen now, if you dare! Special thanks to Cheryl Mullings, Charles Linshaw, Corey Roberts, and Emerald Forcier for joining our episode today. Learn more about Cheryl at https://cherylmullings.workbooklive.com/, Charles at: https://www.charleslinshaw.com, Corey at https://coreymroberts.weebly.com, and Emerald at https://www.penobscotbayestate.com. This week’s episode was recorded and produced in Massachusetts on the native lands of the Wabanaki Confederacy, Pe...
2024-10-30
29 min
Word of Mom Radio
Filmmakers of No Ordinary Love on Girls That Create with Erin Prather Stafford
This week enjoy an encore of "No Ordinary Love" with Chyna Robinson and Tracy Rectore on Girls that Create with Erin Prather Stafford. Chyna Robinson is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has appeared on national and international film circuits. No Ordinary Love centers on two women experiencing betrayal and manipulation by their husbands. Eventually, they begin plotting to find a way out. Tracy Rector never dreamed of being a filmmaker but found herself called to be the executive producer of No Ordinary Love. Her passion as a survivor and her desire to reach out to other victims was the force...
2024-07-15
50 min
Tree Speech
Walking with Pride: Exploring Queer Ecology and Environmental Connection with Jonathon Stalls
This June, to celebrate Pride, we are excited to discuss the queerness of trees and nature, and how queer ecology contains the solutions to reversing climate change and living in harmony with our natural environments. We have an inspiring interview with walking artist and pedestrian dignity advocate, artist and author Jonathon Stalls, and we’ll examine the history of the first gay liberationist environmentalist group and how trees were the reason the group was formed.This week’s episode was written and recorded in Massachusetts on the native lands of the Wabanaki Confederacy, Pennacook, Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), and Pawt...
2024-06-26
49 min
Tree Speech
Racist Trees: Unveiling Hidden Histories and Environmental Racism with filmmakers Sara Newens and Mina T. Son
Welcome back, Tree Speechers! We’re thrilled to begin Season 5 with a new conversation in a clearing, as we continue to find new understandings to the tangled relationships we have with the natural world in which we inhabit. Could a row of trees really symbolize racial segregation and environmental racism? Join us as we unravel the contentious story of the Tamarisk trees in Palm Springs, California, with documentary directors Mina T Sun and Sarah Newins. This episode takes a critical look at the intersection of race, class, and urban development in the historically Black neig...
2024-03-24
36 min
Tree Speech
REPLAY-Winter Solstice: Let the Light In
In honor of the recent Winter Solstice and this holiday season, we are re-releasing our episode Let the Light In. Celebrate this moment of transition with a walk in the woods as we share stories of solstice celebration’s from around the world. From old legends to new traditions, join us as we explore how, even during these darker months, we can find ways to let light into our lives. New episodes forthcoming in 2024! In this episode, we share several folk tales about the season, rituals old and new, and an interview with Jonathan Mearns of...
2023-12-24
33 min
Another Shade of Crime
Another Shade of Crime: Season 3 Episode 5 Scorpions, Blue Lines, and Black Skin
Tyre Nichols believed he had a good looking future, but like many that we cover on this show, fate had other ideas. History repeats itself, only this time the damage is done by men, who should have known better. Different shade yet same horrors. Produced and Writen by: James HayesLead Producer: Carl Kevin Robinson Jr.Sound Engineering: Dori HollySound Editing, Sound Mixing, and Mastering by Carl Kevin Robinson Jr.Voiceover Narration by: Dori HollyShow Theme Music composed by: Liam Fox O'brienFor questions or show ideas reach us...
2023-12-07
42 min
Another Shade of Crime
Another Shade of Crime: Season 3 Episode 4 Earth Angels and Devils
Who is Jesse Belvin?A soul singer with a prodigious talent that fate snatched away too soon, or the victim of a hate crime that robbed us of a generational talent?How about both?Produced and Writen by: James HayesLead Producer: Carl Kevin Robinson Jr.Sound Engineering: Dori HollySound Editing, Sound Mixing and Mastering, and Story by: Carl Kevin Robinson Jr.Voiceover Narration by: Dori HollyShow Theme Music composed by: Liam Fox O'brien Sources:LA Times, The R&B MONEY Podcast Episode 31, Accidental Demise...
2023-10-31
30 min
Tree Speech
REPLAY-The Return of Spooky Trees
Happy Halloween! We are busy working on future episodes to be released soon, but couldn't let this magical time of year pass without a frightful celebration! As the full moon rises, we gather around the campfire for a replay of our special Spooky Trees episode! Join us for supernatural, mysterious, and unexpected tree tales from around the world to get you into the Samhain spirit. Special thanks to actor, educator, actor Peril - I mean, Cheryl Mullings, and dialect coach Charles Linshaw for joining our episode today. Learn more about Cheryl at https://cherylmullings.workbooklive.com/ and Ch...
2023-10-28
27 min
Tree Speech
REPLAY-The 9/11 Survivor Tree with Ron Vega
To commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11, we share this replay of our episode that featured the 9/11 Survivor Tree, a Callery Pear tree found during the excavation of Ground Zero in NYC. Our guest, Ron Vega, shares his insightful and touching story of how he championed and helped nurture the tree from a wounded, burned stump to the powerful sign of hope and survival that it represents today. Learn more about the podcast at: www.treespeechpodcast.com, and IG: treespeechpodcast Additional resources: 9/11 Memorial Survivor Tree: https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/survivor-tree Oklahoma City National Memorial...
2023-09-11
38 min
Música para Gatos
VINILOS PARA GATOS - Ep. 68 - Marilyn Scott - Take Me With You (1996)
Hoy os vamos a ofrecer Take Me With You, una bonita grabación de una singular vocalista muy poco conocida para el gran público, Marilyn Scott. Grabado en el año 1996 el disco de hoy es, para los gatos, uno de los mejores trabajos de esta interesante artista californiana que en sus discos suele mezclar prácticamente todos los estilos musicales posibles. Take Me With You fue producido por algunos grandes nombres de la música como George Duke, Dori Caymmi, Michael Colina, Ray Bardani y Russell Ferrante y Jimmy Haslip, ambos miembros fundadores de los míticos Yellowjackets, y cuen...
2023-05-19
38 min
Tree Speech
REPLAY- Tree of Life and Mother's Day
We at Tree Speech are incredibly grateful to Stephanie Kaza and our mothers, Miriam Robinson, Anne-Marie Roach and Jackie Vandenberg for joining us today. Dr. Stephanie Kaza is Professor Emerita of Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont and former Director of the UVM Environmental Program. She co-founded the Environmental Council at UVM and served as faculty director for the Sustainability Faculty Fellows program. In 2011 Dr. Kaza received the UVM George V. Kidder Outstanding Faculty Award for excellence in teaching. Kaza received a prestigious Religion and Science course award from the Templeton Foundation for her course on B...
2023-05-13
38 min
Word of Mom Radio
Filmmakers Chyna Robinson & Tracy Rector on Girls That Create
Chyna Robinson is an award-winning filmmaker. Her director work includes the historical drama Greenwood: 13 Hours, the thriller Lola Lisa, and No Ordinary Love. No Ordinary Love centers on two women experiencing betrayal and manipulation by their husbands. Eventually, they begin plotting to find a way out. Chyna has been recognized during SXSW as a "Female Filmmaker to Watch" and featured at the American Black Film Festival. Tracy Rector never dreamed of being a filmmaker but found herself called to be the executive producer of No Ordinary Love. Her passion as a survivor and her desire to reach out to other v...
2023-03-27
49 min
Tree Speech
Tu B’Shevat and Season Wrap-Up
In the final episode of our fourth season, producer and co-writer Jonathan Zautner interviews podcast host Dori Robinson about the Jewish “New Year of the Trees” - Tu B’Shevat. We continue to commemorate the close of the season by discussing our thoughts on the guests and topics we have covered. Did you have a favorite episode, a thought about family trees, or a suggestion about what we should discuss next? Please message us on www.treespeechpodcast.com, or leave us a voice memo on Anchor. We look forward to hearing from you! This week’s episod...
2023-02-10
35 min
Tree Speech
TREES, INC.: Transgender Resource, Education & Enrichment Services with Meghan Buell
In this episode, we speak with Meghan Buell, the founder of TREES, Inc., the Transgender Resource, Education, and Enrichment Services organization that she created and leads to provide transgender education to small towns and rural America. TREES, Inc. is driven by the need to stem the rash of transgender discrimination by using education to create a more inclusive environment for trangender identifying individuals to live an enriched, safe, and successful life free of violence and strife. Meghan Buell (she/her/hers) is a life-long resident of Indiana. She has been a leader in the transgender community locally...
2023-01-20
34 min
Tree Speech
Open-Air Life with Linda Åkeson McGurk
Happy New Year, Tree Speechers! We celebrate 2023 and our 30th episode by speaking with Swedish-American author Linda Åkeson McGurk, whose book "The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day” shows us how to embody a Frilufsliv life by getting outside and embracing the outdoors no matter the time of year or temperature. Our conversations explore the many ways being outside strengthens our mental and physical health, builds community, and nurtures a necessary relationship with nature. Even more, it might all be more simple than you think! This episode was written and rec...
2023-01-06
30 min
Tree Speech
Winter Solstice: Let the Light In
In this episode, we celebrate the Winter Solstice through a midwinter walk in the woods while sharing several folk tales about the season, rituals old and new, and an interview with Jonathan Mearns of London Christmas Tree Rental, who offers an environmentally sustainable tree option to celebrate the lights of Yule. Throughout, we explore how we, during these darker months, can find ways to let light in and become a part of our lives. This week’s episode was written and recorded in Massachusetts on the native lands of the Wabanaki Confederacy, Pennacook, Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), an...
2022-12-21
33 min
Tree Speech
Family Trees with Neshama Carlebach
In today’s episode we will examine the origins of the concept of family trees and speak with the award-winning singer, songwriter and educator, Neshama Carlebach, about her artistry, inspirations, and the journey of understanding that she has taken as a direct result of her own family tree as the daughter of the renowned and musical Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach. Neshama Carlebach is an award-winning singer, songwriter and educator who has performed and taught in cities around the world. She is a winner and four-time nominee in the Independent Music Awards for her most current release, Believe, and wi...
2022-12-12
38 min
Tree Speech
A Conversation in a Clearing the Exhibition
In this episode, we discuss our first-ever immersive installation: A Conversation in a Clearing, which brings the Tree Speech podcast to life, allowing audiences to engage with trees and reflect on their relationship with nature and the environment. Combining audio narrative storytelling with a physical representation of a peaceful, winter clearing in the woods, the installation allows visitors to actively relax and settle into a peaceful place where their minds and hearts may feel at ease. This enchanted space allows the imagination to be free. The Western Avenue Studios and Lofts have an event on...
2022-11-25
26 min
Tree Speech
Revisiting the Liberty Tree
On this Veteran's Day we revisit Boston’s Liberty Tree, including its origin story and how that story evolved over time depending on who was telling it. We have wonderfully spirited conversations with distinguished actor, singer, dancer, and educator, Mark Linehan and historian Maddie Webster, a Boston University PhD student in the American & New England Studies Program. Then, we seek to uncover what liberty and liberation means in the present day with activist and Applied theatre practitioner Catherine Hanna Schrock, the Co-founder and Director of Imagine Brave Spaces, a San Diego-based theater company who shares a spoken word piece sh...
2022-11-11
58 min
Tree Speech
The Return of Spooky Trees
Gather round the campfire for a very special, supernatural episode. We have spooky, mysterious tree tales from around the world to get you into the Halloween spirit! Listen now, if you dare! Special thanks to actor, educator, actor Peril - I mean, Cheryl Mullings, and dialect coach Charles Linshaw for joining our episode today. Learn more about Cheryl at https://cherylmullings.workbooklive.com/ and Charles at: https://www.charleslinshaw.com. Tree Speech’s host, Dori Robinson, is a director, playwright, dramaturg, and educator who seeks and develops projects that explore social consciousness, personal heritage, and th...
2022-10-28
27 min
Tree Speech
What Lies Beneath with Kesiah Bascom
While we often speak of trees that tower over our heads, in this episode, we will examine what lies beneath to understand soil and how human interaction can affect the way we live on and with our land. We will also speak with Kesiah Bascom, who founded a mission-driven food scrap collection and composting program in the Merrimack Valley Region of Massachusetts. Kesiah was the founder/owner of OffBeet Compost and has spent the past 7 years working in the sustainable agriculture and food justice realm. Raised in a household with a large garden, she has grown up...
2022-10-14
28 min
Tree Speech
Justice is an Ecosystem with Kristen P. Patterson & Christina D. Eskridge
In this episode, we will examine the intersections of reproductive rights with climate solutions, and will be speaking with Kristen P. Patterson, the inaugural Director of Drawdown Lift, launched in early 2021 as a part of the nonprofit Project Drawdown. We’ll also be speaking with Christina D. Eskridge, the Founder and Executive Director of Elevate Theatre Company, who worked to combine her expertise in performing arts with her public health background to facilitate and amplify healthcare topics through theater and storytelling. Both our guests today - Kristen and Christina, are two inspiring leaders, who will te...
2022-09-30
40 min
Tree Speech
Embracing Autumn
We are so excited to be entering into our fourth season with an exploration of this magical time of year, the Autumnal Equinox! Much gratitude to our guest, Heather Porter of Animisma podcast for her moving thoughts and insights regarding this time of year, and the benefits of sacred rot. To find out more about her, please visit her website, thepathofintegrity.com. Heather is a writer, storyteller, and advisor. She's been called an empath, a sensitive compass of compassion, and a 'Rosetta Stone' for the soul and was led to her work through a lifetime o...
2022-09-21
35 min
Tree Speech
Midsummer Night's Dream
Give us your hands, dear friends, as we lead you along the path of our own Midsummer Night’s Dream! We conclude this season with a celebration of Midsummer and the summer solstice. Listen as our host hikes her way through the day, all while sharing stories about summer rituals and traditions from around the world. We have a newly-launched Patreon! We at Tree Speech strive to bring you insightful stories and information about trees and those who engage with them, including interviews with a wide range of people who care about them. As we keep growing, we...
2022-06-24
25 min
Tree Speech
Sacred Earth with John Philip Newell
We at Tree Speech and Alight Theater Guild are incredibly grateful to John Philip Newell for joining us today. Newell is a Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the modern world to reawaken to the sacredness of Earth and every human being. Canadian by birth, and a citizen also of Scotland, he resides with his family in Edinburgh and works on both sides of the Atlantic. In 2016 he began the School of Earth and Soul (originally called the School of Celtic Consciousness) and teaches regularly in the United States and Canada as well as leading i...
2022-06-11
38 min
Tree Speech
Pagan Re-enchantment with Rhyd Wildermuth
We have a newly-launched Patreon! We at Tree Speech strive to bring you insightful stories and information about trees and those who engage with them. As we keep growing, we would appreciate your support! We now have a Patreon, and every dollar helps us continue to produce this podcast. Every contribution supports our production, and we’ll be giving gifts of gratitude including an invitation to Tree House, our new virtual community for patrons of all levels. We at Tree Speech and Alight Theater Guild are incredibly grateful to Rhyd Wildermuth for joining us today. Rhyd is a...
2022-05-20
34 min
Tree Speech
Tree of Life with Dr. Stephanie Kaza
We at Tree Speech and Alight Theater Guild are incredibly grateful to Stephanie Kaza for joining us today. Dr. Stephanie Kaza is Professor Emerita of Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont and former Director of the UVM Environmental Program. She co-founded the Environmental Council at UVM and served as faculty director for the Sustainability Faculty Fellows program. In 2011 Dr. Kaza received the UVM George V. Kidder Outstanding Faculty Award for excellence in teaching. Kaza received a prestigious Religion and Science course award from the Templeton Foundation for her course on Buddhism and Ecology. She lectures widely o...
2022-05-06
38 min
Tree Speech
Considering John Muir Part 2 with Aaron Mair
We at Tree Speech and Alight Theater Guild are incredibly grateful to Aaron Mair for joining us today. Aaron Mair is an environmental justice pioneer who has worked over the last 40 years in the spaces of health, environment, climate change disparities, and wilderness protection. He is an urban environmental activist and a regional and national environmental justice organizer and strategist who has advised two presidents and Congress, served on the national board of directors of the Sierra Club as its 57th president, and as the New York State Atlantic Chapter Chair. Link to the article t...
2022-04-15
35 min
Tree Speech
Considering John Muir with Lee Stetson
We at Tree Speech and Alight Theater Guild are incredibly grateful to Lee Stetson for joining us today. To learn more information about Lee’s performances or to have him perform for your company or event, find him at www.johnmuirlive.com. Lee's performances have brought the inspiration, humor, and conservation message of John Muir to many thousands of people. Since 1983, Lee has presented dramatic live enactments of John Muir in Yosemite National Park. He is often asked to provide Muir "voice overs" for films on Yosemite, national parks, or John Muir, including in Ken Burns' acclaimed PBS...
2022-04-01
30 min
Tree Speech
A Vernal Equinox Return to the Woods
To mark the beginning of our third season, we start right where we left off, with a vernal equinox walk in the woods. As we make our way on the trail, we’ll discuss the meanings and histories of this threshold into spring, and feature a variety of ways that the equinox is celebrated around the world. Special thanks to David Brandon Ross for composing and performing the meditation featured at the end of the episode. David Brandon Ross (he/him) holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music Boston, MA as well...
2022-03-18
24 min
Tree Speech
A Winter Solstice Walk in the Woods
Happy Winter Solstice to all in the northern hemisphere! For this episode, we’ll be exploring all the many ways that trees and nature play a role in winter holidays - specifically, the solstice. This is the last episode of this season. We wish everyone a Merry Yuletide and holiday season filled with light, and look forward to connecting in the new year! Wassail Recipe: This traditional warming drink is perfect for sipping during a solstice celebration (and it makes the house smell incredible). Simply combine 2 quarts apple cider, 1 1/2 cups orange juice, 3/4 cup pi...
2021-12-21
26 min
Tree Speech
Sapling Stories
In our next episode we feature a collection of Sapling Stories, short tree-related tales that are sent in or collected from our listeners. Special thank you to Diana Zipeto @dzipeto, Slava Tchoul, Virginia Montalvo, Mountaine Jonas, Lisa Schmidt, Sophy Tuttle @sophytuttle, Tess George, Michelle Dyment @tribeofgoats and Jess @Je_ss_dy, Rick Hall @rickhallcreative, Karl Frey, @westernavearts, and Courtney Bottomley @canarycourt. For more information: THE MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE – A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST AND BPCA DEDICATE “THE CHILDREN’S TREE,” A MAPLE DESCENDED FROM A TREE PLANTED BY CHILDREN AT THERESIENSTADT CONCENTR...
2021-12-13
24 min
Tree Speech
The Liberty Tree with Mark Linehan, Maddie Webster, and Catherine Hanna Schrock
In our next episode we examine the history of Boston’s Liberty Tree, including its origin story and how that story evolved over time depending on who was telling it. We have wonderfully spirited conversations with distinguished actor, singer, dancer, and educator, Mark Linehan and historian Maddie Webster, a Boston University PhD student in the American & New England Studies Program. Then, we seek to uncover what liberty and liberation means in the present day with activist and Applied theatre practitioner Catherine Hanna Schrock, the Co-founder and Director of Imagine Brave Spaces, a San Diego-based theater company who shares a sp...
2021-11-27
52 min
Tree Speech
Speak For The Trees with David Meshoulam
Our next episode features a conversation with David Meshoulam, PhD, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Boston nonprofit, SPEAK FOR THE TREES, an organization whose mission is to improve the size and health of the urban tree canopy in Boston, with a focus on under-resourced and under-canopied neighborhoods. David (pronounced Dah-veed) co-founded Speak for the Trees in 2018. Trained as a science educator, his work has focused on ways to increase understanding of the connections between science, culture, and history and to empower people to be change agents. He holds a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from the University...
2021-11-12
37 min
Tree Speech
Spooky Trees
Gather round the campfire for a very special, supernatural episode. We have spooky, mysterious tree tales from around the world to get you into the Halloween spirit! Listen now, if you dare! Special thanks to actor, educator, and dialect coach Charles Linshaw for joining our episode today. Learn more about Charles at: https://www.charleslinshaw.com. Tree Speech’s host, Dori Robinson, is a director, playwright, dramaturg, and educator who seeks and develops projects that explore social consciousness, personal heritage, and the difference one individual can have on their own community. Some of her great lo...
2021-10-29
22 min
Tree Speech
Witches & Witchcraft with Serefina Mesa and Joshua Gray
This third episode of our second season features our look into Witches & Witchcraft. Our guests include Serefina Mesa, owner of Rue and Vervain, an etsy shop that sells "hand-made spell crafting supplies for the persnickety witch." Serefina is a self-described Bodhisattva, Green Witch, and empath who believes that there's primordial energy and magic in nature, and through her gifts that power can be harnessed and shared. We also spoke with Joshua Gray, a self-described practitioner of the wild earth who walks in the space where the trees meet the open fields. Special thanks to Serefina and Joshua...
2021-10-22
43 min
Tree Speech
The 9/11 Survivor Tree, Part 2 with Cheryl Somers Aubin & George Middleton
This second episode of our second season features the second part of our focus on the 9/11 Survivor Tree, a Callery Pear tree found during the excavation of Ground Zero in New York City. Our guests include Cheryl Somers Aubin, a writer, instructor and speaker who was inspired to write the book, The Survivor Tree: Inspired by a True Story in 2011. Also, we hear from George Middleton, a visual artist and retired Call Firefighter and EMT. Additional resources and for more information: Cheryl Somers Aubin: https://cherylaubin.com The Survivor Tree: Inspired by a...
2021-10-08
26 min
Tree Speech
The 9/11 Survivor Tree, Part 1 with Ronaldo Vega
This first episode of our second season features the 9/11 Survivor Tree, a Callery Pear tree found during the excavation of Ground Zero in New York City. Our guest, Ronaldo Vega, shares his insightful and touching story of how he championed and helped nurture the tree from a wounded, burned stump to the powerful sign of hope and survival that it represents today. Additional resources: 9/11 Memorial Survivor Tree: https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial/survivor-tree Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum Survivor Tree: https://memorialmuseum.com/experience/the-survivor-tree/ Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial: https://www.wisconsin911memorial.com
2021-09-24
37 min
Mamas Talkin' Loud
Nicolette Robinson, Looking for the Joy
As the first BIPOC (and mother!) to play Jenna in Waitress, this weeks guest, Nicolette Robinson, made history. She joins us to share how the state of her career actually led her to motherhood, how her love of Waitress the Musical is the greatest proof of manifestation, and how the two seem undeniably intertwined. During lockdown she and husband, Leslie Odom Jr., shot and executive produced ‘Love in the Time of Corona’, making sure their story was one of authenticity and relevance as people took to the streets in the biggest Black Lives Matter movement our country has seen. They...
2021-07-27
57 min
Tree Speech
White Pine with Dori Robinson
We are grateful to have spoken with Rabbi Harold Robinson during today’s episode, as well as to hear the sapling stories of Seiki Imagica, Janelle Mills, and Johnny Nichols, Jr. Feel free to leave a voice message with your own Sapling Stories at: https://anchor.fm/treespeech or contact us at www.treespeechpodcast.com. Tree Speech’s host, Dori Robinson, is a director, playwright, dramaturg, and educator who seeks and develops projects that explore social consciousness, personal heritage, and the difference one individual can have on their own community. Some of her great loves include teaching, the Oxford comma, inter...
2021-05-14
19 min
Tree Speech
Cherry Blossom with Michelle Browder
We are grateful to have spoken with Michelle Browder during today’s episode. Michelle is a nationally recognized artist and activist. Her work has been exhibited in four galleries, including the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. She uses her artistic talents to create restorative justice programs in juvenile detention centers, failing schools systems and after school programs for under-served youth. Michelle has mentored thousands of disadvantaged kids and created safe places for children suffering from all forms of trauma, abuse and neglect. She uses art, history and "real talk" conversation and community events to change negative nar...
2021-05-08
26 min
Tree Speech
Banyan with Guleraana Mir
We are grateful to have spoken with Guleraana Mir during today’s episode. Guleraana is a British award-winning writer, applied-theatre practitioner, and one half of The Thelmas, a female-led theatre company devoted to empowering women to redress the equality imbalance in the arts. She is passionate about telling authentic stories that celebrate, not stereotype. Guleraana regularly facilitates playwriting masterclasses in schools, community groups, and for emerging writers. She is leader of the National Theatre’s Writing for Theatre programme for 16-21 year olds, and VAULT Festival’s New Writers Programme. She mentors on the MFA Writing for Stage a...
2021-04-30
30 min
Tree Speech
Oak with Navee Cohen
We are grateful to have spoken with Navee Cohen during today’s episode. Here is a link to RIKMAH ENOSHIT ACHAT (A SINGLE HUMAN TISSUE): https://jewishmom.com/2016/05/10/the-song-i-will-be-singing-this-israeli-memorial-day/ Navee Cohen was born and raised on Kibbutz Ramat Yohanan in northern Israel. His early adulthood was spent as an elite Triathlete representing Israel in championship races around the world, including Croatia, Singapore, Turkey, France, and the United States. He retired from his athletic career and studied acting at the prestigious Beit Tzvi, The School of the Performing Arts. He has acted on stage and in se...
2021-04-23
31 min
Tree Speech
Cedar with Nancy Smithner
We are grateful to have spoken with Nancy Smithner during today’s episode. Nancy Smithner, PhD, is a director, performer, devisor and Clinical Associate Professor in the Program in Educational Theatre at New York University, where she teaches Physical Theatre, Acting, Directing, Devising, Theatre History, Play Theory, Pedagogy and Community Engaged Theatre. A theatre director, she specializes in the devising of original performance works and plays, and has worked with populations of all ages, engaging participants in philosophical and creative play. As an applied theatre practitioner, Smithner teaches and directs in medium and maximum security prisons and wa...
2021-04-16
28 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with with Joanna Carpenter (Part 2)
Artist, Activist, Athlete, Joanna Carpenter on Spotlight: The Redpilling of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung and Michael James Scott, actress and activist Joanna Carpenter and many mo...
2021-04-09
30 min
Tree Speech
Black Walnut with Karen Hampton
Learn more about the podcast at: www.treespeechpodcast.com, and IG: treespeechpodcast We are grateful to have spoken with Karen Hampton during our premiere episode. Hampton is an internationally recognized conceptual fiber artist, addressing issues of colorism and kinship. Hampton’s art practice is the synthesis of memory, history, time and cloth. A student of cultural relationships, seeks to break through stereotypes and address issues related to being a Black woman. Using her training in the fiber arts and anthropology, she brings together the roles of the weaver, the dyer, the painter, the embroiderer, and the storyteller. Karen Hampton’s artw...
2021-04-09
32 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with with Joanna Carpenter (Part 1)
Artist, Activist, Athlete, Joanna Carpenter on Spotlight: The Redpilling of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung and Michael James Scott, actress and activist Joanna Carpenter and many mo...
2021-04-06
36 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with with Tyson Yunkaporta (Part 2)
Philosopher, Visionary, Educator, Activist, Tyson Yunkaporta's book "SAND TALK" changed my brain.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung and Michael James Scott, actress and activist Joanna Carpenter and ma...
2021-04-02
38 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with with Tyson Yunkaporta (Part 1)
Philosopher, Visionary, Educator, Activist, Tyson Yunkaporta's book "SAND TALK" changed my brain.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung and Michael James Scott, actress and activist Joanna Carpenter and ma...
2021-03-30
33 min
Tree Speech
Tree Speech with Dori Robinson trailer
Alight Theater Guild presents Tree Speech with Dori Robinson, a new podcast that gets curious about trees while building connections, raising awareness, and promoting understanding through hearing the unique stories and ideas of people whose lives have been impacted by them. Join us as we get to know one another and our world, one tree at a time.
2021-03-27
00 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with with Maria Judice (Part 2)
Filmmaker, Impact producer, Activist Maria Judice on Spotlight: The Redpilling of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung and Michael James Scott, actress and activist Joanna Carpenter and ma...
2021-03-05
36 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Maria Judice (Part 1)
Filmmaker, Impact producer, Activist Maria Judice on Spotlight: The Redpilling of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung and Michael James Scott, actress and activist Joanna Carpenter and ma...
2021-03-02
29 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Michael James Scott (Part 2)
Aladdin & White Supremacy, what do they have in common? Michael James Scott has experienced them both. This is another episode of Spotlight: the redpilling of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, A...
2021-02-26
33 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Michael James Scott (Part 1)
Aladdin & White Supremacy, what do they have in common? Michael James Scott has experienced them both. This is another episode of Spotlight: the redpilling of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, A...
2021-02-23
37 min
Women of Tomorrow with Laura Bell Bundy
Activism Through Music and Poetry with Anika Noni Rose (Part 2)
Black History Month: Black Women Whose Artistry Made Change. This episode shines a light on the activism and society contributions of Black female musicians, poets and actors. Some of our favorite people include Phyllis Wheatley Peters, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Maya Angelou, Jamilla Jones, Nina Simone, Motown Diana Ross, the Supremes, Martha and the Vandella’s, & Mickey Guyton.All this, followed by an interview with history maker, Anika Noni Rose, best known for voicing Tiana, Disney's first African-American princess, as seen in the The Princess and the Frog. She was named a Disney Legend in 2011. She...
2021-02-16
55 min
Women of Tomorrow with Laura Bell Bundy
Activism Through Music and Poetry with Anika Noni Rose (Part 1)
Black History Month: Black Women Whose Artistry Made Change. This episode shines a light on the activism and society contributions of Black female musicians, poets and actors. Some of our favorite people include Phyllis Wheatley Peters, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Maya Angelou, Jamilla Jones, Nina Simone, Motown Diana Ross, the Supremes, Martha and the Vandella’s, & Mickey Guyton.All this, followed by an interview with history maker, Anika Noni Rose, best known for voicing Tiana, Disney's first African-American princess, as seen in the The Princess and the Frog. She was named a Disney Legend in 2011. She...
2021-02-16
57 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Susan Eichhorn Young (Part 2)
Susan Young is an Opera singer and Coach who has survived many lives and has gifts to share from her journey,More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung and Mi...
2021-02-12
30 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Susan Eichhorn Young (Part 1)
Susan Young is an Opera singer and Coach who has survived many lives and has gifts to share from her journey,More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung and Mi...
2021-02-09
33 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Stuart K Robinson (Part 2)
Stuart and I are the best of friends and colleagues, Yin and Yang helping you see how not to allow your present good to become the enemy of your better.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul O...
2021-01-22
45 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with (Part 1)
Stuart and I are the best of friends and colleagues, Yin and Yang helping you see how not to allow your present good to become the enemy of your better.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul O...
2021-01-19
41 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Rashad Robinson (Part 2)
The director of Color of Change talks with me about what we need to do to stop the Red Pilling of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung an...
2020-12-25
31 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Rashad Robinson (Part 1)
The director of Color of Change talks with me about what we need to do to stop the Red Pilling of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung an...
2020-12-21
27 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Telly Leung and John Rua (Part 2)
This week's Spotlight the Red Pilling of America features Broadway stars Telly Leung and John Rua!More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung and Michael James Scott, actress and ac...
2020-12-11
38 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Telly Leung and John Rua (Part 1)
This week's Spotlight the Red Pilling of America features Broadway stars Telly Leung and John Rua!More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, Aladdin stars Telly Leung and Michael James Scott, actress and ac...
2020-12-08
35 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Nik Walker & Paul Oakley (Part 2)
Nik Walker and Paul Oakley Stovall are both Hamilton Musical Company members. They join Ciara Renee and myself for another Spotlight: The Red Pilling of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, A...
2020-11-27
29 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Nik Walker & Paul Oakley (Part 1)
Nik Walker and Paul Oakley Stovall are both Hamilton Musical Company members. They join Ciara Renee and myself for another Spotlight: The Red Pilling of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik Walker, Paul Oakley Stovall, Jon Rua, A...
2020-11-24
30 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Chuck & Lilli Cooper (Part 2)
Chuck and Lili Cooper are father and daughter Broadway Icons. Here they join Ciara Renee and me to continue our conversation inspired by my debut feature RED PILL on the “redpilling” of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik W...
2020-10-23
21 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Chuck & Lilli Cooper (Part 1)
Chuck and Lili Cooper are father and daughter Broadway Icons. Here they join Ciara Renee and me to continue our conversation inspired by my debut feature RED PILL on the “redpilling” of America.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars include Metropolitan Opera star Meagan Miller, acclaimed actor Jay Armstrong Johnson, American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, Hamilton stars Nik W...
2020-10-20
34 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Jay Armstrong Johnson and Meagan Miller (Part 2)
On Red Pilling America, Tonya Pinkins and Ciara Renée host a weekly conversation on politics and entertainment. We create a safe space to talk about the issues keeping everyone awake at night. This week's guests are Jay Armstrong Johnson of Quantico and PBS Sweeney Todd and Meagan Miller, acclaimed Opera singer.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars i...
2020-10-16
37 min
You Can't Say That!
SPOTLIGHT: Red Pilling America with Jay Armstrong Johnson and Meagan Miller
On Red Pilling America, Tonya Pinkins and Ciara Renée host a weekly conversation on politics and entertainment. We create a safe space to talk about the issues keeping everyone awake at night. This week's guests are Jay Armstrong Johnson of Quantico and PBS Sweeney Todd and Meagan Miller, acclaimed Opera singer.More about Red Pilling America:A thought-provoking series, featuring stellar guests, discusses democracy, American politics and our current socio-economic climate through the lens of Tonya's new socio-political horror film, RED PILL, which has received national coverage on Deadline, Playbill, and more. Guest stars i...
2020-10-13
33 min
Transporter Lock - A Star Trek podcast
Short Treks: Ask Not
When a decorated but dishonored Starfleet captain puts Cadet Thira Sidhu in an impossible situation, she must choose a side with lives on the line. To be or not to be? That is the question Sabriel and Ken pose to our guest, Dori Robinson, Boston theatre director and co-host of Shakespearean podcast The Mousetrap. Was Cadet Sidhu’s test calculating or cruel? How would we have responded in that same situation? Is any internship worth psychological torture? And what does it say about Number One? From Hamlet to Alexander Dumas’ man in the iron mask, the shortest Short Trek to d...
2019-11-17
40 min
Hausar Radio
Hausar | KissFM Xtra | Troubled Trio - Bjarni Ben, Croax & Junglizt
Bjarni Ben, Danni Croax og Dóri Junglizt dúndruðu út þéttu og hörðu stöffi sem innihélt fullt af nýjum og væntanlegum lögum frá Mefjus, Circuits, Dimension og fleirum! - Hausar - Like → bit.ly/HausarFacebook Follow → bit.ly/HausarTwitter Soundcloud → bit.ly/HausarSoundcloud Website → bit.ly/HausarWebsite Snapchat → hausardnb Instagram → hausardnb Camo & Krooked - Dissolve Me Ft. Klei (Frederic Robinson Remix) Move - Two Up's Mr. Wooks - The Axe Amit - Red Flag RMS, Skru - Universe Drumcypha - Reflection Hologram Tactical Aspect, Vince Rollin - Hellraiser Matrix & Futurebound - Mystery Machine Joe Ford...
2018-04-12
1h 59
Hausar Radio
Hausar | FM Xtra | Junglizt in the mix
06.05.2015 Dóri Junglizt in the mix og top tunes of April - Hausar - Like → bit.ly/HausarFacebook Follow → bit.ly/HausarTwitter Soundcloud → bit.ly/HausarSoundcloud Website → bit.ly/HausarWebsite - FM Xtra - Like → bit.ly/FMXtraFacebook Follow → bit.ly/FMXtraTwitter Soundcloud → bit.ly/FMXtraSoundcloud Website → bit.ly/FMXtraWebsite 16:53 - Frederic Robinson - Theme Park 20:44 - Robustus & LaMeduza - Is It All 22:45 - Royalston - Sound of the Rain 27:10 - Vibrant Scientists - Time Has Come 30:06 - Boosta & Atmos T - Torn 32:40 - Brain Vertex - No easy game 34:10 - Hybrid Minds - Drama 36:00 - Hybrid Minds - Trauma 39:50 - Alix Perez - Tr...
2015-05-08
2h 13
Spider on the Web
Spider on the Web 93 - Another Free Lunch
Another Free Lunch © 2013 by Spider Robinson Reading: Chapters 3 & 4, THE FREE LUNCH by Spider Robinson. Music: Tim Minchin, The Creber Family, Michelle Creber, Gina Sposto, Doug Cox, Marcus Eaton with James Raymond, Dori Rubbicco Legge.
2013-01-06
00 min
Spider on the Web
Spider on the Web 87 - Live at Tottering-On-The-Brink
Live at Tottering-On-The-Brink © 2011 by Spider Robinson Music: Dori Legge, Claude Debussy, CPE Bach, Steve Reich, Tom Johnson, Colin MacDonald, Jacob ter Veldhuis.
2011-03-11
00 min
Spider on the Web
Spider on the Web 81 - Meditations on Mortality
Meditations on Mortality © 2010 by Spider Robinson Music: Jeff Healey and accopmlices; Jeanne Robinson & Dori Legge; CPR.
2010-04-09
00 min
Spider on the Web
Spider on the Web 73 - Music from the Heart
Music from the Heart © 2009 by Spider Robinson Music: Mose Allison, Tony Dominelli, Pauline LeBel, Shari Ulrich, Barney Bentall & Tom Taylor, Matt Maxwell, Wendy Maxwell, Rob Bailey & Stan Gadziola, Gale Mead, Dori Legge with Donn Legge, Spider Robinson with Kathleen Rubbicco, Lisa Thiel, Colin MacDonald, David Crosby & Graham Nash.
2009-10-10
00 min
Spider on the Web
Spider on the Web 72 - 16-year old Fogey
16-year old Fogey © 2009 by Spider Robinson Music: Amos Garrett, Half Hearted Hero, Dori & Donn Legge, Carole King, Esperanza Spalding, Genya Ravan, Madeleine Peyroux, Carla Bley, The Dixie Dregs.
2009-09-12
00 min