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It Is ComplicatedQueer Voices - Suzanne Osten - Chaos is complicatedIn this special episode of It Is Complicated, we remember Suzanne Osten, who died on the 24th October 2024 This interview was recorded a year ago, we are releasing it now as a tribute to her. We do have a backlog of episodes, this one felt important to put out first. Josephine met Suzanne in 2005 after Suzanne saw one of her performances and invited her to be in an opera, even though neither of them had experience in being in, or directing an opera. Suzanne’s adventurous spirit and willingness to try n...2024-11-1055 min
It Is ComplicatedIt is complicated Episode 61 - Queer Voices - CN Lester - Working is complicatedDr J, Josephine and CN Lester discuss their multi-hyphenate, portfolio working lives. Even for those with salaried jobs, there is always the side gig (or two or three) and projects. Performers, academics, scientists, consultants, photographers, authors - there is not a single role that defines them.This was recorded in March 2023 - since then - Josephine's book is available at Where it all started Novel , and CN Lester short story is out in the anthology Furies: Stories of the Wicked, Wild and Untamed - Dr J is still writing their first book proposal2024-06-281h 11
The Behaviour Speak PodcastEpisode 160: Cultivating Culturally Safe Care for Indigenous Peoples with Kim TrottierEpisode 160 features a conversation with Kim Trottier, founder of Culturally Committed. The purpose of Culturally Committed is threefold: first, it creates a pathway for client feedback, so providers can learn what Indigenous Peoples want and need to create trusting relationships. Second, it provides a list of providers who are demonstrating a desire to offer culturally safe services, so clients can choose offices where they know cultural safety is a priority. Finally, they offer ongoing learning opportunities, facilitated by mentors, Elders, and experts in the field of cultural safety and humility, with the intention of supporting providers in expanding their k...2024-06-071h 33
The Behaviour Speak PodcastEpisode 158: Behavior Analysis and Artificial IntelligenceIn Episode 158, Ben chats with Gerron Cooper, a business analyst at IREX.ai, a company that develops predictive AI analytics from surveillance cameras in the human trafficking space.
Gerron has a diverse academic background and a passion for exploring the intersection of human behavior, artificial intelligence, and management. Gerron holds a master's degree in applied behavior analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Averett University. Gerron is currently pursuing an MBA from Hult International Business School, further enriching their skill set with a comprehensive understanding of strategic management, data-driven dec...2024-05-311h 40
SPELFOKUSS04E04 - Representation in Games with Josephine BairdIn this episode, we dive deep into the vibrant world of game design with Josephine Baird, an esteemed lecturer, researcher, game designer, and digital artist at Uppsala University. Join us as Josephine conveys her insights on the value of representation in gaming, exploring how games can offer a platform for individuals to embody and express their identity.In this lighthearted and illuminating conversation, Josephine delves into her research on the intersection of game design, gender, and social impact, shedding light on her work and experiences in the games industry and her involvement in the Transformative Play Initiative.2024-05-0145 min
It Is ComplicatedPressure is complicatedThis episode comes with a content warning - it is dark! Some of the darker places ended up on the cutting room floor, and it is still dark. Be safe when you listen to this.An apology to Brianna Ghey and her family. Dr J managed to mispronounce their surname all the way through. We picked this up in the final edit. In this episode we tackle the level of transphobia that is now so entrenched in our society that people with privilege can make a jibe about it within parliament. ...2024-03-1157 min
Soul Food PodcastE69 Crepes, Christianity and CEOs – Soul Food – Mission Enhancement Team (MET)‘What is my vocation?’ is a question that Stephen Baird often revisits. So it might come to a surprise to some that the simply act of making crepes for his family in their kitchen is for him sacred ritual that keeps him grounded and in touch with what he’s on about. In similar fashion, his experience of the Christian faith and his role as a CEO serve as reminders to keep asking the question of what is his purpose in life – and how that can best be meaningfully refreshed.
This podcast was created to encourage those involved in the s...2024-02-1519 min
Movies That Don't Suck and Some That DoMovies That Don't Suck and Some That Do: Napoleon/The Hunger Games - The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesChris and Neil present their Napoleon/The Hunger Games - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review! Christmas is inching closer and giant blockbusters are rolling in! First, after an intro, the guys head to post revolution France with Ridley Scott and talk his historical epic- Napoleon starring Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby. Then, after a lengthy news segment, Neil and Chris head back to Panem for the new prequel- The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Song of Songbirds and Snakes starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage among many other familiar faces!Napoleon is a 2023...2023-12-141h 25
It Is ComplicatedQueer Voices - Samantha Béart - Performing is complicatedIn the fifth in our Queer Voices series we talk with Samantha Béart, actor, currently known for playing Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3. We talked about how games and performances and performing in and for games, allowed us to explore, examine and find ourselves.We get into the ways games have allowed us to understand the world and ourselves, the joy of the “Fuck around and Find out” nature of some games, how trauma can be understood within a game. How games can take us deeper and into places we didn’t expect allowing us to explor...2023-12-071h 21
SPELFOKUSS03E06 - DONNA track panel @ Skövde Game ConferenceThis week, we report from the heart of the Skövde Game Conference, diving deep into a riveting panel discussion on representation, sustainability, and inclusion in the gaming world. Joining us is a stellar trio of experts:@Agnieszka Molska Jakobson of Mindark, DONNA mentor and Agile Coach infusing her expertise to guide the next generation of game developers.@Oda Tilset founder of Noknok Audio Oslo, DONNA mentor, bringing her unique insights into the auditory realms of gaming.@Josephine Baird, esteemed lecturer and researcher from Uppsala University, dissecting representation and the dynamics of game d...2023-11-0152 minIt Is ComplicatedQueer Voices - Laura Kate Dale - Is joy complicated?In the fourth in our Queer Voices series we talk with Laura Kate Dale, games journalist, author, and accessibility consultant. We started on how some of our narratives are routed in negativity, and how that can be turned into talking about Joy and Euphoria, small or large.This leads into us talking about how the little things can fight back against the system every day, challenging how we see our own lives. We can overlook the small joys, taking them for granted, ignoring the heart sing moments. We can be proud of ourselves in the small...2023-10-2749 minIt Is ComplicatedQueer Voices - Rosie Garland - Routine is complicatedIn the third in our Queer Voices series we talk with novelist, poet and performer Rosie Garland. We set off talking about what we all have on (and sadly some of the opportunities to see Rosie are now in the past due to our slowness to release this due to 2023). We talk about performing and writing.We move onto what feeds us, the activities that we do every day, or maybe only sometimes, that feed our souls and hearts and minds. They keep us going, the routines that are concrete and quantifiable things we do.2023-09-181h 10It Is ComplicatedComplicated more than usualThis is a special episode where we have Dr J on the Mind the Product podcast - https://www.mindtheproduct.com/business-analysts-in-product-dr-j-harrison/ Dr J also talks about 2023 and why they haven’t had a chance to watch any Keanu Reeves recenltyWe have a transcript for this episode - IIC Special Complicated Complicated TranscriptOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/itiscomplicatedGive us feedback - Our Mastodon - https://ohai.social/@itiscomplicated- or leave us a rating or a review on your favourite podcast platform - We...2023-07-1744 min
The Product ExperienceCollaborating with business analysts in product - Dr J Harrison on The Product ExperienceIn product, basic business analyst skills often get misrepresented in the midst of the plethora of tasks that product managers have to juggle. In this weeks' podcast, Dr J Harrison joins us on the podcast to discuss how product can collaborate more effectively with business analysts. Featured Links: Follow Dr J on LinkedIn and Twitter | Dr J's website | Dr J and Josephine Baird's 'It Is Complicated' podcast | 'Lean Experimentation in Action: A Concise Guide to Validating Product Ideas and Avoiding Failure' book by Kylie Castellaw and Maryam AidiniOur HostsL...2023-06-1436 min