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The Sounding Jewish PodcastThe Sounding Jewish Podcast Returns for Season 4!Enjoy this trailer for the fourth season of Sounding Jewish, a monthly podcast featuring conversations with musicologists, ethnomusicologists, and sound studies scholars, hosted and produced by Dr. Samantha M. Cooper. The first episode will be released on December 1.
2025-11-0101 min
The Last Show with David CooperAI, Not Good In A Crisis - September 9, 2025Foreign correspondent Tony Five shares an odd dream. Dr. Cameron Piercy discusses how artificial intelligence loses out to humans in credibility during corporate crisis responses. On Pet Talk (or Vet Talk), Dr. Cliff Redford covers: An attorney offering free pet prenups; Social media linked to a rise in abandoned large dogs; and Unhinged pet sitter instructions. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty brings up the cuffing pre-season. Social-environmental epidemiologist Mark Ferguson describes the problems with one third of children not playing outdoors after school. Event planner Rayven Crisafulli gives an overview of micro weddings.
2025-09-101h 27The Last Show with David CooperFrom Facelifts ✨ to Film Fests 🎬📝 Episode Synopsis:
Caitlin Green is in for David Cooper and we’re covering it all — from beauty 💉 to banking 💰 to the big screen 🍿.
• First, we dig into the booming world of cosmetic dermatology with the COO of a renowned clinic to learn which procedures really deliver results — and which to skip.
• Then, mortgage broker Ron Butler is back with a fiery take on the state of Canadian housing 🏡.
• Sex educator Samantha Bitty joins us to talk about why it might be time to pause ⏸️ your dating apps ❤️📱.
• And entertainment reporter Teri Hart kicks things off with a guide to festival season 🎭, T...
2025-08-301h 27The Last Show with David CooperGreysexual Explained, Deepfake Scams, Roblox Dangers & More - August 21, 2025Caitlin Green guest hosts The Last Show with David Cooper with a jam-packed episode. Tonight: what graysexual really means in dating, why having a signature dish makes you more attractive in relationships, and how celebrity deepfake scams are costing people real money. We’ll also cover what parents need to know about the dangers of Roblox and chatbots, the latest on workplace burnout, and how summer camp benefits kids by building resilience and easing anxiety.
Guests:
Food lover, influencer and former America’s Test Kitchen Contestant, Robbie Guevarra
Sex educator, Sama...
2025-08-221h 27The Last Show with David CooperCurious Climate Control Conspiracies - July 29, 2025It's News You Can't Use with foreign correspondent Tony Five and top stories: Police officer caught in compromising position by Google Street View camera; and Veteran celebrates long-awaited bar mitzvah at 101 years of age. Reporter from Business Insider Julia Pugachevsky explains why millennials are reluctant to have three or more children. Tony Five and Nathan Radke join the show for Conspiracy Corner and discuss the conspiracies of climate control. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David chat about what to do when you don't like your...
2025-07-301h 27
Unbox Yourself with Samantha Fox®Trish's Big Gay Solo Adventure- Part TwoKeywords
LGBTQ, internalized homophobia, pride, community, self-acceptance, family dynamics, visibility, authenticity, personal growth, conversations
Summary
In this episode of Unbox Yourself, Samantha Fox and Trish delve into Trish's transformative journey during her big gay solo adventure. They explore themes of internalized homophobia, the importance of community, and the challenges of visibility and vulnerability. Trish shares her experiences at a Pride event, her interactions with supportive individuals, and her reflections on family dynamics and acceptance. The conversation emphasizes the significance of embracing authenticity and the ongoing journey of self-acceptance, highlighting the healing power of...
2025-07-2741 minThe Last Show with David CooperThe Buga Sphere - July 8, 2025Foreign correspondent Tony Five reports that drones are dropping zombie knives and kilos of drugs into UK prisons. Noah Cappe joins David for Noah vs. The Unknown and describes the strange Buga Sphere object from Columbia. Cognitive and brain sciences researcher Christian Montag explains that positive attitudes toward AI are linked to problematic social media use. Retail analyst Bruce Winder gives the lowdown on Prime Day 2025. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty describes how best to send a sext (responsibly). Tony Five and David give themselves Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Divorce...
2025-07-091h 27The Last Show with David CooperWhat's In Your Bedside Drawer? - July 1, 2025After wishing his audience a happy Canada Day, David is joined by foreign correspondent Tony Five to discuss their ideal power bands. After that, it's Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self, Yesterday (AFY-TSY). Psychology and neuroscience researcher Gabriela Fernández-Miranda sheds light on how forgiveness does and doesn't reshape memories. Comedian Natalie Norman acts as the show's special NBA draft correspondent on basketball player fashion. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David debate whether "don't yuck my yum" is a yucky thing to say, then divulge the sexy (and not-so-sexy) things in their bedside d...
2025-07-021h 27
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 7: Dr. Ruth HaCohen (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)The seventh and final episode of Season 3 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Ruth HaCohen. We discuss her early encounters with Ashkenazi liturgy and Israeli soundscapes. We then explore her ongoing work on music in the Book of Job, as well as the powers and dangers presented by certain historical and contemporary "vocal communities."Dr. Ruth HaCohen (Pinczower) is the Artur Rubinstein Professor Emerita of Musicology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. HaCohen is the author of award-winning books and articles that illuminate the role of music in shaping and reflecting broad cultural, religious, and political...
2025-06-0150 min
The Last Show with David CooperYour Polygenic Index - May 27, 2025The show opens with foreign correspondent Tony Five and top story: Harvard researcher studying dishonesty is (allegedly) dishonest. Dominique McKoy from University of Chicago's To&Through Project discusses what matters for high school and college success. Tony Five and David interview viral sensation Crazy Auntie Ann who discusses her videos rocking out and dispensing mental health advice. Sociologist Dalton Conley reveals whether DNA can predict your individual future and what that means for our collective future. (Check out Dalton's book The Social Genome here.) On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David answer the...
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The Last Show with David CooperHarris Hawk in Hertfordshire - May 13, 2025Tony Five and David receive advice from their yesterday's selves for tomorrow, today (AFY-TSY). Tony talks about Steve Harris who caught the Harris Hawk terrorizing Hertfordshire. Couple Sam Sova and Kaitlyn Dattoria describe accidentally proposing to each other at the same time. Psychology professor Paul Eastwick shares his study showing women also prefer younger romantic partners. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David go over things nobody teaches you about sex, but that you really ought to know. Sociology professor Chris Knoester explains that Americans overwhelmingly believe sports promote racial integration – but reality is...
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The Last Show with David CooperWho Were The Men in Black? - April 30, 2025David talks about his cat, then covers top stories: ChatGPT update making the chatbot dangerously sycophantic pulled; and Turkish town of 25,000 gets involuntary high from cannabis burn. Perception psychologist Robert Walter-Terrill tells us that your microphone might be affecting your job prospects. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle explains the shadowy conspiracies (and pranks) that were the origins of The Men in Black. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) Therapist Gary Direnfeld discusses sleep hygiene on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty outlines how to deal with sexual deflection. Tammy...
2025-05-011h 27
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 6: Dr. Judah Cohen (Indiana University, Bloomington)The sixth episode of Season 3 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Judah Cohen. We discuss how he came to the field of Jewish music studies, and his ongoing work on and beyond the field of American Jewish music.Dr. Judah Cohen is Lou and Sybil Mervis Professor of Jewish Culture, Professor of Musicology, and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Research, and Creative Activity at Indiana University Bloomington’s Jacobs School of Music. A scholar and administrator with both ethnographic and historical training, he has conducted fieldwork in the United States, Israel, Uganda and the Caribbean. He ha...
2025-05-0145 min
The Last Show with David CooperCow Burps vs. Seaweed - April 25, 2025David's top stories: Andy Warhol thrown out in Dutch town hall reno; and If you see a northern snakehead, cut off its head. Animal science professor Ermias Kebreab explains how he wants to use seaweed to dramatically reduce methane emissions from livestock. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ken Fogel shares with David that your pacing during phone calls has an explanation. TV host Noah Cappe joins the show for Noah vs. The Unknown and discusses how a recently discovered fingerprint from Stonehenge changes what we know about its origins. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and...
2025-04-261h 27
The Last Show with David CooperA Narcissist's Prayer - April 16, 2025David's top stories: Dystopian Silicon Valley crosswalk hack; and Agnostics are more neurotic. Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David reads A Narcissist's Prayer, and he and Gary discuss strategies for dealing with narcissists. Dr. Zachary Neal presents childfree living and how the number of nonparents who never want children is growing. Dr. Julian Givi explains that when you invite yourself somewhere, you're more welcome than you think. On Sex, Et Cetera, David asks Samantha Bitty whether inviting someone to a wedding is rude. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Finally, Boris Maciejovsky shares the...
2025-04-171h 27
The Last Show with David CooperNessie The Loch Ness Monster - April 8, 2025David's top stories: Man arrested with seven emotional support tigers; and A diner's harrowing table rescue story. Dog researcher Holly Molinaro tells us we don't know our dogs as well as we think we do. On Conspiracy Corner, Nathan Radke and David goes over the history of Nessie – The Loch Ness Monster, and then shares potential new evidence of the mythical beast. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins the program for Sex, Et Cetera, and goes over the "ick" and attachment styles. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Sexual communication sc...
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The Last Show with David CooperTalking to Conspiracy Theorists - April 1, 2025David's stuck in Miami. Our top stories: Space ads anger astronomers; and Busking deemed psychological torture. On Conspiracy Corner, Dr. Lee Kuhnle gets personal as he discusses with David how to talk to a conspiracy theorist. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) Journalist Jared Lindzon conveys the benefits of the four-day work week. Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Eric Diller explains how tiny magnetic robots could one day be brain surgeons who don't cut your skull. After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sex educator Samantha Bitty and topic: Breakup sex. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Dr. Sebastian Kurten goes over...
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The Last Show with David Cooper23 and Anyone But Me - March 27, 2025Our top stories: Beavers bulldoze Czech bureaucracy; and The Excel world champion. Author Matthew Legge explains how you're not just you and that others shape your true self. Tech expert Carmi Levy joins the show for It's Time For Technology Time. Topics covered: 23andMe filing for bankruptcy protection; The messaging app Signal being targeted by hackers; and Napster selling for $207 million. On Sex, Et Cetera, sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty and David explore your fantasies that you dare not share, and would not act on. Dr. Sarah Hennessy goes over her study on what happens to your...
2025-03-281h 27
How Do You Say That?!Janine Cooper-Marshall: The one with the Welsh Dragon on a Train!In ep 114 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Janine Cooper-Marshall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting commuters from A to B without confusing or annoying them, we reveal the dragon in the room, Mark just keeps tripping over a place name and how you can be too Welsh and not Welsh enough all at the same time. Plus we get excited about bubblies!Our VO question this week is all about how you get a job on the trains (as a voiceover!), and is it tough to be in a niche...
2025-03-2834 minHow Do You Say That?!Ep 114 Trailer - Janine Cooper-Marshall (out 28th Mar)Short trailer for Episode 114 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Janine Cooper-Marshall.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
2025-03-2500 min
CraveCrave Season 6 - Episode 6: Guest Jill Cooper, Dante's Legacy & 49ers UpdatesHost: Samantha Ferro kicks off this inspiring episode of CRAVE—where passions are celebrated, dreams take shape, and the USA and Italy unite. ✨ Episode Highlights: 🌍 L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana – Vania explores the beauty of the Italian language. 📖 Dante Alighieri Tribute – In honor of Italy's Month of Poetry, we pay tribute to the father of the Italian language with a special reading from The Divine Comedy by Iacopo Gori. 💪 Jill Cooper, Italy's Queen of Fitness – The wellness icon shares why movement is essential and guides us through a quick, effective workout! 🏈 Alex Lopez's 49er...
2025-03-2132 min
The Last Show with David CooperCanada's Secret Weapon - March 18, 2025David talks about his cat and covers comedian Matt Puzhitsky's idea for Canada's secret weapon. The Donut Daddy (Anthony Randello-Jahn) explains what it's like being a sexy pastry influencer. Dr. Lee Kuhnle on Conspiracy Corner goes over conspiracies for obedience and control. (Check out Lee's podcast here.) On Sex, Et Cetera, Samantha Bitty and David discuss when "types" are fine or problematic. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Buzzfeed's Megan Liscomb lists common résumé mistakes. Dr. Vanessa Lapointe outlines behaviors of parents who raise rebellious kids. Finally, Débora Constantino tells David how blue light exposure can improve (or rui...
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The Last Show with David CooperAuthoritarian Stew - March 11, 2025David opens with top stories: An $88,000 Cheeto; and Cross-border egg smuggling. A legend in the art world, accountant Jamie Lee Matthias describes what it's like being the world's worst artist. Conspiracy theory expert Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and outlines the ingredients for authoritarian stew. (Check out Nathan's podcast The Uncover Up here.) Professor Randall Hansen explains what happened with the unexploded ordinance under a Paris train station. Dr. Harriet de Wit answers David's questions as to whether drinking together is more fun. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins the show for Sex, Et...
2025-03-121h 27
Women At WorkRae Cooper on What Women Want at WorkWhen you look up Professor Rae Cooper on Google Scholar, there are 2659 citations. Rae is Professor at the University of Sydney, where she is the founding Director of the Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work. She also has multiple fellowships, collaborations with groups like the Australian Human Rights Commission and the OECD, and is generally incredibly impressive and knowledgeable. Rae is one of Australia's leading experts on the many aspects of women's working lives. She is an Order of Australia, a mother of two, and she says it like she thinks it.
2025-03-0451 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 5: Dr. Danielle Padley (University of Cambridge)The fifth episode of Season 3 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Danielle Padley. We discuss how she came to the field of Jewish music studies, and her ongoing work on the music of Jewish communities in Victorian Britain. Dr. Danielle Padley is a Research Fellow at the Woolf Institute, Cambridge, UK, and regularly contributes to the Faculty of Music. Her research explores professional and amateur music-making activities of Jewish communities in Victorian England. Danielle’s published work includes articles in Music & Letters, Nineteenth-Century Music Review, and the British Institute of Organ Studies Journal, and a chapter in...
2025-03-0128 min
The Last Show with David CooperThe Favorite Child - February 24, 2025The show opens with associate professor Alex Jensen on who a parent's favorite child is. Then, it's Sex, Et Cetera with Samantha Bitty. Samantha and David discuss how to be friends with your partner's friends. After that, Dr. Rowena Packer explains what happened to all those puppies that were adopted during the pandemic. Finally, Heidi Corte, gives us the scoop on her viral cat, Felix Fitz.Segments:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:38) Alex Jenson
(12:44) Samantha Bitty
(23:43) Dr. Rowena Packer
(36:14) Heidi Korte
(46:33) Sign-off
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2025-02-2548 min
The Last Show with David CooperFive, Four, Three, Two, One - February 18, 2025The show opens with David in bed with his cat Tomato. Dr. Samantha J. Shebib explains what type of emotional support works best. Adam Bode shares how contrary to popular belief, certain antidepressants don't dull romantic love. Journalist Mihika Agarwal provides insight into the AI-powered matchmaking boom in India. Finally, journalist Ravi Meah describes how the "five second rule" changed his life.Segments:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:02) Dr. Samantha Shebib
(10:58) Adam Bode
(19:33) Mihika Agarwal
(29:59) Ravi Meah
(37:58) Sign-off
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2025-02-1939 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 4: Judith Cohen (York University)The fourth episode of Season 3 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Judith Cohen. We discuss how she came to the field of Jewish music studies, and her ongoing work on Sephardic music and contrafacta among the Crypto-Jewish communities of Brazil and Portugal. Dr. Judith Cohen is a singer, ethnomusicologist, medievalist and inveterate traveler who specializes in Sephardic songs and related traditions. An unplanned summer in 1970 hitchhiking through then-Yugoslavia with a friend sparked a lifelong fascination with music and dance of the Balkans, followed by years of traveling in Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Morocco and elsewhere, and, in...
2025-02-0146 min
The Last Show with David CooperHow Is Anyone An Adult? - January 27, 2025David's top stories: A robot boyfriend; and Brooklyn's stink flower Smelliot. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins David for Sex, Et Cetera for a few shorter sex-related topics. Cybersecurity expert Francis Syms goes over China's AI announcement. Toronto-based standup comedian Natalie Norman and David cover a pressing question: How does anyone function as an adult? Registered nutritionist Lianne Phillipson discusses coffee upgrades.Segments:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:36) A robot boyfriend
(06:20) Brooklyn's stink flower Smelliot
(9:57)) Samantha Bitty pt. 1
(20:04) Samantha Bitty pt. 2
(31:04) Francis Syms pt. 1
(41:20) Francis Syms pt. 2
(53:08) Natalie Norman pt. 1
(1:04:01) Natalie Norman pt. 2
(1:13:26) Lianne Phillipson
(1:22:57) Sign-off
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The Last Show with David CooperExcessive PDA - January 21, 2025David describes outrageous PDA he witnessed to sexual health and consent educator, Samantha Bitty on Sex, Et Cetera. Behavioral neuroscience professor Dr. Kelly Lambert explains how she taught rats to drive and that their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich us. Behavioural ecologist Frigg Speelman gives the scoop on why some birds choose divorce while others mate for life. Toronto-based comedian Natalie Norman and David discuss cold. Nipple Dave makes an appearance. Dr. Stefan Korber breaks down balance and variety in workplace friendships. Professor of accounting Dr. Nargess Golshan speaks to how she used AI–based voice analysis to...
2025-01-221h 28
The Last Show with David CooperIt's The End of the World, I Promise - January 13, 2025The show kicks off with Nathan Radke on Conspiracy Corner with some of the various "end of the world" conspiracy theories over the last millennia or so. (Check out Nathan's podcast, The Uncover Up Conspiracy Cast here.) After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sex educator Samantha Bitty with topic: breakup sex. Tech expert Carmi Levy on It's Time For Technology Time breaks down Facebook/Meta eliminating fact-checking on their platform and Microsoft's massive $80 billion spend on its data centers. Finally, bioethicist Dr. Evie Kendal and David consider the ethics of mining the moon for resources....
2025-01-141h 26
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 3: Dr. Jonathan Branfman (Brandeis University)The third episode of Season 3 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Jonathan Branfman. We discuss how he came to the field of Jewish media studies, his recent book Millennial Jewish Stars, and his ongoing work on the representation of Jewish characters in contemporary television and popular culture.Dr. Jonathan Branfman is a Research Associate in the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute at Brandeis University and a Lecturer in the Taube Center for Jewish Studies at Stanford University. He has also previously held the Eli Reinhard Postdoctoral Fellowship in Jewish Studies at Stanford University, and a Visiting Assistant Professorship in...
2025-01-0137 min
The Last Show with David CooperSober Sex - December 30, 2024David gives a quick update, then covers stories: Radioactive Floridian roads; and High-viz vest chicken. After that, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sex educator Samantha Bitty who shares a sobriety milestone with the show and then discusses sober sex. Veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford shows up for Pet Talk and covers a recent case of "avian bird flu" caused by a dog's diet and the alarming increase of pet exposure to cocaine since 2019. Comedian Natalie Norman chats about New Year's Eve and other holidays. Finally, professor Alan Fowler explains his recent article on the history of gift-giving....
2024-12-311h 32
The Last Show with David CooperDavid Cooper's Law - December 16, 2024David shares how his cat Tomato loves, and has these top stories: NY town uses laser on crows; and Googly eye vandals. Then, it's The Science Appliance with Dr. Dan Riskin and the two discuss how David is a bad science communicator, how coffee can extend your life, and how math can help you move your mattress. (Sign up for Dan's newsletter here.) After that, it's neurologist, physicist, and author Kelly Clancy on how games have changed the world. Nathan Radke joins the show for Conspiracy Corner and sheds light on the drone hysteria in New Jersey. (Check out...
2024-12-171h 28
The Last Show with David CooperBoundaries and Pushback - December 12, 2024It's Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday (on a Thursday) with social worker Gary Direnfeld. Gary and David discuss dealing with difficult family members: setting boundaries and managing the pushback. Dr. Claire Guest of Medical Detection Dogs shares how she uses dogs to sniff out cancer. After that, it's sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty on orientations – sexual and relationship – for Sex, Et Cetera. Finally, It's Time For Technology Time with expert Carmi Levy. Topics discussed: Google's new quantum computing chip; a "green bubble" update from Apple; Amazon to sell cars; and more. (Drop Tony Five a line by leav...
2024-12-121h 32
Dr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastJen in the Hot SeatIn this episode, Jen shares some examples of her inner child healing experiences and some tips to help you roll into the busy holiday season as your best self. We put Samantha in the hot seat last week, so this week we give Jen a turn to share some of her healing experiences. Then we talk a bit about some ways you can get started planning for this busy time of year successfully.
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2024-12-1118 minDr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastSamantha in the Hot SeatIn this episode, Samantha gets vulnerable and shares some examples of her inner child healing journey. If you've been with us through Season 3, you know we've talked a lot about inner child healing, what it is, how to get started, and more. But what does it actually look like? It's different for everyone! This week we get to see a couple examples, a few laughs, even some fun bloopers! Join us as Samantha gets put on the spot and plots her revenge for Jen next week. :)
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2024-12-0426 min
The Last Show with David CooperReturn From Thanksgiving - December 2, 2024David and foreign correspondent Tony Five describe their Thanksgiving in New York City. After that, it's "back to the basics" with a condom crash-course with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty on Sex, Et Cetera. Astrobiologist and professor Sarah Rugheimer explores the question of whether Mars could one day be hospitable to human life. Optometry and vision professor Lyndon Jones talks about continuous drug delivery by a new kind of contact lens. Workplace resilience expert Allison Graham shares how 2025 is set to bring a potential manager crash.Segments
(00:26) Introduction
(01:59) Tony Five
(09:44) Tony Five, cont'd
(20:37...
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The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 2: Dr. Joseph Toltz (University of Sydney)The second episode of Season 3 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Joseph Toltz. We discuss how he came to the field of Jewish music studies, and his ongoing work collecting the musical experiences of Holocaust survivors, and early German Jewish musical life in Australia.Dr. Joseph Toltz is a Jewish music researcher, composer and performer affiliated to the University of Sydney. Formerly Cantor and Director of Music at Emanuel Synagogue (1995-2008) he has just produced a documentary film with Tim Slade, Singing up the Past: the songs of Guta Goldstein which premiered at the International Jewish...
2024-12-0148 minDr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastGratitude in the Inner Child Healing ProcessIn this episode, Jen and Samantha discuss specific questions you can ask yourself for reflection and healing in the days leading into the Thanksgiving Holiday:
What new traditions or rituals could you create this
Thanksgiving to honor your inner child’s desire for joy, safety, and connection? - Embrace activities or practices that foster a sense of peace, gratitude, or creativity, aligning with your healed inner child.
How did my family dynamics shape my understanding of
gratitude? - Were expressions of gratitude genuine or forced?
What am I truly thankful for as I re...
2024-11-2722 minDr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastHelp your Inner Child during ThanksgivingIn this episode, Jen and Samantha discuss several questions you might ask yourself as Thanksgiving approaches to help you identify potential triggers or patterns of behavior that might not be benefiting you. We explore these questions (and laugh a lot along the way!):
1. Is there a specific memory or pattern from childhood that tends to resurface around this time of year?
o Recognize any recurring themes that might signal a need for inner child healing, like feelings of being overlooked or misunderstood.
2. How did your family typically express (or avoid expressing) gratitude, love...
2024-11-2025 minDr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastSigns you Could Benefit From Inner Child HealingIn this episode, Jen and I discuss signs that you might benefit from inner child healing and common triggers you might experience during the holiday. Common signs might include:
● Recurring Emotional Triggers: Feeling triggered by certain situations, relationships, or conversations might suggest unresolved issues from childhood.
● People-Pleasing Tendencies: Constantly putting others' needs above your own or seeking validation from others can point to unresolved childhood wounds around acceptance and approval.
● Fear of Abandonment or Rejection: Experiencing intense fear or insecurity around relationships, or needing constant reassurance, might signal attachment issues that stem from childh...
2024-11-1325 min
Psychic TeachersNear Death Experiences and Spiritual Awakenings with Jacob CooperBased on his near-death experience and past life regressions, Jacob L. Cooper shares insight about the mystery of life on the other side of the veil. He has a Master of Social Work degree and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist, and specializes in Past Life Regression Therapy. Jacob incorporates mindfulness and a spiritual approach to focus on the connection between the mind, body, and spirit to provide mindfulness, reiki, and psychotherapy sessions in his office, over the phone, or on the computer. He’s the author of Life After Breath and The Wisdom of Jac...
2024-11-1146 minDr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastWhat is inner child healing?In this episode, Jen and I discuss healing inner child wounds.
Inner child healing is a therapeutic approach that focuses on addressing unresolved emotions, experiences, and traumas from childhood that may be impacting a person’s life as an adult. This form of healing helps individuals connect with the “inner child”—the part of themselves that holds the memories, beliefs, and feelings from early years. By recognizing and nurturing this part, people often uncover root causes of limiting beliefs, patterns, and emotional responses that were formed as coping mechanisms in childhood.Key goals of inner child healing include:Self-Awareness: Identify...
2024-11-0722 min
The Last Show with David CooperIt's Not Me, It's You - November 6, 2024Foreign correspondent Tony Five discusses the United Kingdom's response to the election. David and Tony play AFY-TSY: Advice For Your Tomorrow's Self Yesterday. Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins David for Sex, Etc. After answering rapid fire sex questions, Samantha outlines some baselines for what you ought to say to people when breaking up with them. After that, we tackle when it might be a good idea to see a therapist on Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday with Gary Direnfeld. Meteorologist and paleoclimate modeler Dr. Alex Farnsworth shares predictions for how and when humans and mammals will face...
2024-11-071h 31
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 1: Dr. Naomi Cohn Zentner (Bar Ilan University)The first episode of Season 3 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Naomi Cohn Zentner. We discuss how she came to the field of Jewish music studies, and her ongoing work on music in historical ethnomusicology, sacred songs of the Ashkenazi domestic sphere, and the relationship between Ashkenazi and Sephardi liturgical traditions.Naomi Cohn Zentner is a lecturer in Bar Ilan University's music department. In 2024 she held the Katz Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania's Katz Center for Advanced Judaic studies and in 2019 she was a visiting Fellow at the Oxford Seminar in Advanced Jewish Studies focusing...
2024-11-0152 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastThe Sounding Jewish Podcast Returns for Season 3!Enjoy this trailer for the third season of Sounding Jewish, a monthly podcast featuring conversations with musicologists, ethnomusicologists, and sound studies scholars, hosted and produced by Dr. Samantha M. Cooper. The first episode will be released on November 1.
2024-10-2501 min
The Last Show with David CooperThe Friends Set Up - July 30, 2024David explains that NYC stinks this summer and calls producer Dani. Dani goes over eight habits of low quality people who never move forward in life. Assistant professor of psychology at MacEwan University Scott Semenyna explains his research that shows bisexual woman have dark personality traits, similar to straight men. Then, it's Sex, Et Cetera with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty. Samantha discusses how and when we should set our friends up on dates. Foreign correspondent Tony Five and David chat about The Burning Man Event. Medicine professor at the University of Colorado James DeGregori talks about the...
2024-07-311h 31
The Last Show with David CooperA License Plate Story - July 23, 2024David covers a story about cocaine sharks, then calls producer Dani who shares common phrases that selfish people say. After that, it's The Science Appliance with science communicator Dan Riskin. Dan talks about a recent car part theft he fell victim to. David talks about "ninja rocks." Then it's Sex, Et Cetera with sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty. The two discuss how early childhood sexual shame can shape adulthood kinks and interests. David overshares, Samantha goes flush. London-based foreign correspondent Tony Five takes an interest in David's vacation and his father's friend. Finally, it's the latest outrageous stories...
2024-07-231h 31Dr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastFlooding, Anxiety, and PTSDIn this special subseries of the JSE Holistics Podcast, we join forces with Lakes Counseling to talk about PTSD and anxiety. With our local communities deeply impacted by devastating flooding, we wanted to take time to talk about anxiety, PTSD, and more importantly, recommendations to help us stay calm and find help when we need it.
2024-07-0317 minDr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastJSE and Lakes Counseling Collaboration - A Summer of HealingIn this episode, our team is joined by Rachel and Ruth from Lakes Counseling, making it a packed house! Together, Jen, Samantha, Emma, Rachel, and Ruth delve into Rachel's journey into counseling, swap heartwarming stories, share laughs, and cap it off with a thrilling announcement! Brace yourselves for "A Summer of Healing" as the team collaborates, brainstorming, and prepares for an inspiring video series that will grace screens throughout the season. Tune in for profound insights on nurturing connections with both your inner self and the world at large.
Resources from this episode:
Lakes Counseling Webs...
2024-05-1422 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 7: Dr. Rebecca Cypess (Rutgers University)The seventh and final episode of Season 2 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Rebecca Cypess. We discuss how she came to the field of Jewish music studies, and her ongoing work on music in early modern Italy, England, and Gregorian England.Musicologist and historical keyboardist Dr. Rebecca Cypess is Professor of Music and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Mason Gross School the Arts, Rutgers University. In July 2024, she will assume the position of Dean of Stern College for Women and Yeshiva College at Yeshiva University. She is the author of Curious and Modern Inventions: Instrumental...
2024-05-0136 minDr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastYoga and Spirituality with Mel MikosIn this episode, we are thrilled to have a heartwarming conversation with Mel Mikos, a beautiful soul who embarked on her spiritual journey through the transformative practice of yoga. Mel opens up about her personal experiences, sharing the insights and revelations she's gained along the way. We delve into her story, exploring how she finds moments of quietude and inner peace amid the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Together, the three of us discuss the profound ways we've influenced one another's lives and spiritual paths. Join us for an engaging and inspiring discussion that touches on the...
2024-04-3024 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 6: Dr. Jeremiah Lockwood (University of Pennsylvania)The sixth episode of Season 2 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Jeremiah Lockwood. We discuss how he came to the field of Jewish music studies, and his ongoing work on American cantorial history.Dr. Jeremiah Lockwood is a scholar and musician, working in the fields of Jewish studies, performance studies, and ethnomusicology. Both his music performance and scholarship gravitate toward the Jewish liturgical music and Yiddish expressive culture of the early twentieth century, and the reverberations of this cultural moment in present day communities. Lockwood’s research considers the work of cantors as arbiters of social, in...
2024-04-0132 minDr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastCrazy, Weird, and WonderfulIn this episode we talk about Samantha's new book, hot off the press! Crazy, Weird, & Wonderful is an anthology that documents the first six months of Samantha's spiritual awakening. As she moves from crazy and weird to realizing that all these experiences are wonderful, listen as Jen interviews Samantha about her book and her experiences writing along the way.
Resources from this episode:
Crazy, Weird, & Wonderful
JSE Holistics Website
JSE Holistics Academy
JSE Holistics Facebook
JSE Holistics Instagram
JSE Holistics TikTok
Dr. Samantha T. Co...
2024-03-1329 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 5: Dr. Tina Frühauf (City University of New York)The fifth episode of Season 2 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Tina Frühauf. We discuss how she came to the field of Jewish music studies, and her ongoing work on German Jewish music history.Dr. Tina Frühauf is Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University in New York and serves on the doctoral faculty of the CUNY Graduate Center, where she heads the Barry S. Brook Center for Music Research and Documentation and its largest project, RILM, as Executive Director. An active scholar and writer, the study of Jewish music in modernity has been Dr. Fr...
2024-03-0136 min
The Last Show with David CooperSamantha Bitty - February 27, 2024Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty catches up with David, and tells us about her vacation. David talks about how water is death. Samantha shares her thoughts on "rotting in an empowered way" and "being wet without a plan." David talks about Fran Lebowitz. The two talk about listening and interview styles. David asks if there's amount of money to do work where you might feel compromised. The two discuss TV shows, penis enlargements, and perma-erect nipples. Why people believe in conspiracy theories is explored. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2841 minDr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastA New ChapterWelcome to the new partnership! What was once The Dr. Cooper & Co Podcast is now The JSE Holistics Podcast! You're still stuck with Samantha, but now we have Jen Schaben as a co-host to keep me on my toes! Join us for this fun conversation about friendship, community, and what's coming in this new chapter for the both of us.
Resources from this episode:
JSE Holistics Website
JSE Holistics Academy
JSE Holistics Facebook
JSE Holistics Instagram
JSE Holistics TikTok
Dr. Samantha T...
2024-02-1314 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 4: Dr. Uri Erman (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev)The fourth episode of Season 2 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Uri Edman. We discuss how he came to the field of Jewish music studies, and his ongoing work on 18th-century British Jewish Opera Singers.Uri Erman is a Kreitman postdoctoral fellow at the History Department of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. His research addresses the links between the performing arts and processes of individuation and identity formation, as refracted through such categories as gender, ethnicity, and class. His first book project, under contract at Oxford University Press, focuses on opera singers, gender and national...
2024-02-0145 minHow Do You Say That?!Mike Cooper: The One with the Brit Abroad!In this one year anniversary episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Mike Cooper joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating characters for inanimate objects, the nature of wildlife documentary voicing and how it can be used in other areas, and nipples! Our VO question this week is all about the pros and cons of being an ex-pat VO abroad!HDYST is a year old today and we want to thank you for your support and loyal listenership! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion or an action that...
2024-01-1930 minHow Do You Say That?!Ep 52 Trailer - Mike Cooper (out 19th Jan)Short trailer for our one year anniversary - yes, episode 52 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike CooperMark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin
2024-01-1600 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 3: Dr. Edwin Seroussi (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)The third episode of Season 2 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Edwin Seroussi. We discuss how he came to the field of Jewish music studies, and his ongoing work on Sephardic, Ottoman, and Israeli Jewish music.Edwin Seroussi is the Emanuel Alexandre Professor of Musicology Emeritus and director of the Jewish Music Research Centre at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, he immigrated to Israel in 1971 where he completed undergraduate and graduate degrees in musicology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, continuing on to receive his Ph.D. from the University of California at Los...
2024-01-011h 09
Dr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastHealing with PoetryIn this episode, you’ll hear a little of Kelsey’s story, why she writes, how it has helped her heal, and so much more. It’s a conversation between two old souls who have become new friends. We talk about inner child work, how writing helps us cope with emotions, and what it means to each of us to be empaths who are sensitive to energy.
Connect with Kelsey Bigelow
https://www.kelkaybpoetry.com/
https://www.facebook.com/kelkaybpoetry/
https://www.instagram.com/kelkaybpoetry/
https://www.linkedi...
2023-12-1058 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 2: Dr. Jessica Roda (Georgetown University)The second episode of Season 2 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Jessica Roda. We discuss her forthcoming book about Ultra Orthodox Hasidic and Litvish female artists from New York and Montreal, as well as her new project on music, spirituality and healing in Orthodox Jewish circles.Jessica Roda is an anthropologist and ethnomusicologist. She specializes in Jewish life in North America and France, and in international cultural policies. Her research interests include religion, performing arts, cultural heritage, gender, and media. Her articles on these topics have appeared in various scholarly journals, as well as edited volumes...
2023-12-0151 min
The Last Show with David CooperSamantha Bitty - November 14, 2023Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty arrives just in time for David to talk about his cat and share a half-baked take on the ethics of pet ownership. Samantha relates a mutual dislike of dogs to the reason David and she are childless. The two discuss why women face pushback from doctors when asking for sterilization treatment. Samantha gives the scoop about a recent surgery and explains why she chose to decline pain management with narcotics. The two discuss sobriety, focusing on "recovered addict math." The discussion ends with this: Is masturbation ever procrastination in a capitalist society?...
2023-11-1551 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 1: Dr. Anna Schultz (University of Chicago)The first episode of Season 2 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Anna Schultz. We discuss her ethnographic fieldwork with the Bene Israel Jewish communities of India and Israel.Anna Schultz is Associate Professor of Music at the University of Chicago, where she is also an associate member of the Department of South Asian Languages and Civilizations and a member of the Greenberg Center for Jewish Studies. The core issue animating her research in India and beyond is music’s power to activate profound religious experiences that in turn shape other identities. She explores nationalism in Western In...
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Enlightened EmpathsLife After Breath with Jacob CooperPlease join us in welcoming Jacob L. Cooper, best-selling author of Life After Breath and The Wisdom of Jacobs’s Ladder. Jacob is passionate about promoting healing and is a sought-after speaker on grief, wisdom, and consciousness. He offers meditation and mindfulness seminars to help others find purpose and overcome fears of life after death. As a Clinical Social […]
2023-10-3050 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastThe Sounding Jewish Podcast Returns for Season 2!Enjoy this trailer for the second season of Sounding Jewish, a monthly podcast featuring conversations with musicologists, ethnomusicologists, and sound studies scholars, hosted and produced by Dr. Samantha M. Cooper. The first episode will be released on November 1.
2023-10-2901 min
Dr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastDiscovering SpiritualityIn this episode, we explore the concept of spirituality, how
that brings people together, share some of our story, share a few laughs, explore what spiritualty means, how we can begin to connect with our spiritual guides and intuition, how we can manifest our own reality, and share advice for others discovering their own spirituality. As usual, it’s a beautiful
conversation between two dear friends about deep elements of life, friendship, self-discovery,
and so much more.
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Website
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2023-10-2159 min
The Last Show with David CooperSamantha Bitty - October 4, 2023Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty arrives to announce that it's Libra season and tells us about her newfound October smooching partners. David talks about why he no longer dismisses astrology. The conversation meanders into the following question: Is kissing more intimate than oral sex? David discusses his difficulties with maintaining eye contact, while Samantha talks about her flirtation with living an unhinged life. The two conclude that it's acceptable to be unhinged when your "bank account of self-growth" maintains a healthy balance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn...
2023-10-0548 min
Dr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastReflection on Growth and GrievingIn this episode, I share my recent experiences with rapid growth and the associated grieving that occurs in embracing the new and surrendering the old. This episode focuses purging old beliefs, physical items, shedding dogma, and embracing something new while releasing the past. I share insights on the last two months of my life, selling nearly everything we own and embracing an entirely new life inside and out. I share the fun moments, the hard moments, and how surrender and spirit helped me through all those moments.
Connect with Dr. Cooper
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2023-09-1549 min
Dr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastSpirituality from a Tween PerspectiveIn this episode, I interview my beautiful daughter, Emma Jean. Emma is a bright and entertaining young woman, full of love, light, and energy. She shares her spiritual views candidly in this touching and often hilarious episode with her mom. This episode focuses on a wide range of spiritual and healing topics, all from the tween perspective. We talk about what spirituality means to a 12 year old, how she shares her spiritual gifts with others, and some of the fears and challenges a 12 year old faces with unique spiritual beliefs. She delights us with a few laughs, pokes fun...
2023-08-1856 min
The Last Show with David CooperSamantha Bitty - August 17, 2023In the 50th episode of This Is Going Well, I Think, we're joined by Samantha Bitty, a sexual health and consent educator. The episode kicks off with David sharing his woes over discovering his first gray pubic hair and then sharing an endearing story of helping an elderly lady go to the store. David asks if Samantha grew up in a naked house. Stemming from a troubling comment made by David's father, he turns to Samantha for insights: How does one navigate family members' problematic viewpoints? The discussion that follows explores the use of ableist language. David reminisces about a...
2023-08-181h 07
The Sounding Jewish PodcastBonus Episode 2Please enjoy this very special second bonus episode, and thank you to all of the dedicated listeners who sent in their perspectives!To submit a recording with your thoughts on what Jewish music and sound mean to you, please send an MP3 file to thesoundingjewishpodcast@gmail.com or follow the show on Instagram @theSoundingJewishPodcast!
2023-08-0114 min
Dr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastSpirituality in a Busy Woman's LifeIn this episode, I interview Jackie Schutty Hopkins. Jackie is a talented businesswoman and passionate spiritual friend. She has experience with hands on healing, reiki healing, yoga, meditation, and so much more. This episode focuses on a wide range of spiritual and healing topics. We discuss the dark days that led us both to our spiritual awakenings, how spiritual connection has helped us heal and become who we are today. We also share our own Kundalini awakenings and dive into how spirituality has shaped us as parents and friends. It’s a wonderful conversation between two dear friends willing to...
2023-07-2151 min
The Last Show with David CooperSamantha Bitty - July 14, 2023Sexual health and consent educator Samantha Bitty joins David as he goes off about bad first impressions. Samantha talks about the Netflix series The Ultimatum: Queer Love. The two go over what "compersion" means, as well as other topics in polyamory and non-monogamy. They dive into some silly stuff, like a game of Would You Rather? Sex Edition, and have fun with "eggcorns." The conversation then turns to an interesting question: Would you rather problematic comedy not exist, or are you fine with simply not supporting it? And an even more important question arises: Is Larry David sexy? Samantha discusses...
2023-07-141h 11
Your Real SphereMeet Karen CooperKaren Cooper is a wife, mom of 3, real estate broker, team owner, and founder of “Empowering Women in Real Estate.” As a realtor, she has personally helped well over 700 families in her career. Now she helps thousands of women from all across the country balance real life and real estate through daily inspiration, motivation and actionable plans to increase their success. Listen in as she shares stories and tips from her life and business.Join Karen Cooper's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestateVisit Karen Cooper's Website:https://www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com/ Y...
2023-07-1039 min
Dr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastWhat is a spiritual awakening?In this episode, I interview Tiffany Hill Cook from The Healing Hill. Tiffany is a very talented channel and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of spirituality. This episode focuses on spiritual awakenings. What are they? What do you experience? What resources are available to help you?
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
What was your spiritual awakening like? [0:56]
How did writing play a role in your awakening? [14:53]
How to do start to trust your intuition and spiritual connection? [21:15]
What do you feel sparked your awakening? [23:15]
What resources would...
2023-07-0749 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastBonus Episode 1Please enjoy this very special first bonus episode!To submit a recording with your thoughts on what Jewish music and sound mean to you, please send an MP3 file to thesoundingjewishpodcast@gmail.com or follow the show on Instagram @theSoundingJewishPodcast!
2023-07-0113 min
Dr. Samantha T. Cooper PodcastWhat is Spirituality?In this episode, I interview Tiffany Hill Cook from The Healing Hill. Tiffany is a very talented channel and has a wealth of knowledge
and experience in the world of spirituality. We share our insights and experiences with the general notion of what spirituality means, our experiences in the spiritual awakening process, how spiritual connections have changed our day to day lives, and what it means to go through the beautiful but often painful phases of personal and spiritual growth and healing.
In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
What is spirituality? [3:20]
What is...
2023-06-241h 05
The Last Show with David CooperSamantha Bitty - June 8, 2023It's part-time sexual health and consent educator and full-time sexy clown, Samantha Bitty. She and David kick off with some banter involving Pedro Pascal and the so-called "f*ck first" Valentines. Then a thought-provoking question arises: Do you need art to experience the range of human emotion? The two play a series of increasingly stupid games, each one stupider than the next. The balance of the show takes a serious turn with the topic of sober sex and dating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices...
2023-06-081h 11
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 7: Dr. Kay Kaufman Shelemay (Harvard University)The seventh and final episode of Season 1 of The Sounding Jewish Podcast features Dr. Kay Kaufman Shelemay. We discuss her ethnographic fieldwork with the Syrian Jews of Brooklyn and Israel as well as the "Beta Israel" Jews of Ethiopia (also called "Falashas"), as well as her ongoing study of the connections between the African and Jewish musical diasporas.Kay Kaufman Shelemay is the G. Gordon Watts Professor of Music at Harvard University and a former Chair of the Department of Music. An ethnomusicologist specializing in both Jewish and African musics, she received her Ph.D. in Musicology...
2023-06-0132 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 6: Dr. Amanda Ruppenthal Stein (Carroll University)The sixth episode of the Sounding Jewish podcast features Dr. Amanda Ruppenthal Stein. We discuss her ongoing study of Jewish identity in the art music of 19th century German speaking Europe, as well as her recent trip with the Cantor's Assembly to visit the Abayudaya Jewish Community of Uganda.Musicologist Amanda Ruppenthal Stein, Ph.D. is a lecturer in music at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin and at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is a 2021 graduate of the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, where she was also the Crown Graduate Fellow for the Crown Center...
2023-05-0141 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 5: Dr. Phil Alexander (University of Edinburgh)The fifth episode of the Sounding Jewish podcast features Dr. Phil Alexander. We discuss his background as a performing musician, entrance into the academic field of Jewish music studies, research for his recent book Sounding Jewish in Berlin, and ongoing work on the musical life of the Jews of late 19th and early 20th century Scotland.Dr. Phil Alexander is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, where he works on Scottish-Jewish musical interactions. As part of his research, Phil has championed Russian-born Scottish cantor and composer Isaac Hirshow as part of the BBC’s...
2023-04-0135 min
I Love This, You Should Too204 M3gan (2022)We’re reviewing the Sci-Fi / horror M3gan, which attempts to fill a hole in modern horror. It combines The Terminator and Child’s Play, and makes us question the implications of AI: will it be the end of humanity, or just give us robot pals?
M3GAN (pronounced "Megan") is a 2022 American science fiction horror film directed by Gerard Johnstone, written by Akela Cooper from a story by Cooper and James Wan (who also produced with Jason Blum), and starring Allison Williams and Violet McGraw, with Amie Donald physically portraying M3GAN and Jenna Davis...
2023-03-2051 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 4: Dr. Julia Riegel (Harvard University)The fourth episode of the Sounding Jewish podcast features Dr. Julia Riegel. We discuss their initial entrance into the field of Jewish music studies, and ongoing work on the musical life of the Warsaw ghetto.Dr. Julia Riegel received their PhD in Modern European History at Indiana University Bloomington in 2021. They are currently a Harry Starr Fellow in Judaica at Harvard University. Their research interests include modern Polish-Jewish cultural history, the Holocaust, and music during war and genocide. As a Starr Fellow, they are working on their first monograph, In the Season of Hunger and Plague: Musical...
2023-03-0143 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 3: Dr. Assaf Shelleg (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)The third episode of the Sounding Jewish podcast features Dr. Assaf Shelleg. We discuss his entrance into the field of Jewish music studies, recent book publications, and ongoing work on art music by and about Jews.Assaf Shelleg, a professor of musicology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is the author of the awards winning book Jewish Contiguities and the Soundtrack of Israeli History (Oxford University Press, 2014) and Theological Stains: Art Music and the Zionist Project (Oxford University Press, 2020). Shelleg is the current director of the Cherrick Center for the Study of Zionism, The Yishuv, and the...
2023-02-0136 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 2: Dr. Rachel Adelstein (Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel)The second episode of the Sounding Jewish podcast features Dr. Rachel Adelstein. We discuss her initial entrance into the field of Jewish music studies, and ongoing work on American and British women's cantorial history.Dr. Rachel Adelstein is an ethnomusicologist, and the Ritual Coordinator at Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel in New Haven, Connecticut. She received her PhD from the University of Chicago in 2013, with a dissertation entitled “Braided Voices: Women Cantors in Non-Orthodox Judaism.” Between 2014 and 2017, she was the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Junior Research Fellow at Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge. Her published and forthcoming work...
2023-01-0145 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastEpisode 1: Dr. Gordon Dale (Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion)The first episode of the Sounding Jewish podcast features Dr. Gordon Dale. We discuss his initial entrance into the field of Jewish music studies, and his ongoing work on the music of Rabbi Ben Zion Shenker and with the Modzitz Hasidic community.Dr. Gordon Dale is an Assistant Professor of Jewish Musicology and the Inaugural Dr. Jack Gottlieb, z”l, Scholar in Jewish Music Studies at the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music at Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. Dr. Dale has conducted extensive research in the Hasidic communities of New York and Israel, an...
2022-12-0131 min
The Sounding Jewish PodcastThe Sounding Jewish Podcast TrailerTrailer for a new podcast of monthly conversations with musicologists, ethnomusicologists, and sound studies scholars, hosted and produced by Dr. Samantha M. Cooper. The first episode will be released on December 1.
2022-11-0101 min
Profitable Joyful ConsultingVideo Marketing Tips with James CooperGet video marketing tips for your consulting business 👇 Video marketing is hot, but some consultants are still reticent to get on video. It’s an amazing way for consultants to demonstrate expertise and attract clients, but it’s daunting. What kinds of videos should you make? Don’t you have to do cheesy dances? What tech do you need to get started? Finally start making the video content you need to grow your consulting business (or learn how to step up your video marketing game) in this episode of Profitable Joyful Consulting...
2022-10-1856 min
The Be Ruthless Show19 Year Old Tik Tok Star Found Deceased19 year old Tik Tok Star Cooper Noriega was found deceased in his car on Friday, hours after posting about dying young.
This in the same week that Jack and Kristina Wagner’s son, Harrison (27 years old) was found deceased in his car after posting "Focus. YOU are left with YOU and your thoughts."
It was reported yesterday that Harrison lost his battle with addiction, while the cause of death for Cooper has not yet been determined (or announced).
On today's episode of The Be Ruthless Show, I discuss how scarily similar these two si...
2022-06-1334 min
It Just Makes SenseEpisode 86 The Death of Cooper HarrisEpisode 86 is about Justin Ross Harris and the death of Cooper Harris. Cooper was left in a hot car as Justin Harris went into work. Cooper succumbed to the high temperatures and died in the hot car. Justin claims to have forgotten that his son was in the back of his car because it wasn't his day to take him to daycare. There are some weird aspects and holes in this case. Did he do it intentionally? A very odd conversation between the parents was overheard while Justin was in custody but does it shine some light on his intent...
2022-04-1523 min
WhatSamWatchesRewatching ‘Private Practice’: “In Which Cooper Finds a Port in His Storm”The audio version of the blog post titled, Rewatching ‘Private Practice’: “In Which Cooper Finds a Port in His Storm”, from the blog, WhatSamWatches.
2021-12-2706 min
Daring to be Different | Samantha GriersonHow to Drop a PianoRyver Cooper (Mabz Beet) needs a break and in order to learn their lines for the lead role in a new but dismal play, they book into a B&B in a quiet leafy backwater in Stratford upon Avon.
Margaret Grainger (Jane Asher) who owns the establishment is desperately trying to keep the mansion roof over her head with innovative ways to pay the bills.
Her lodger Libby Lentil (Lesley Joseph) provides some of this much needed cash and surplus to requirements drama. An unexpected weekend of revelations, desperations and reparations... while they all learn...
2021-09-171h 01
The Hustle & Flow PodcastEpisode #040 — Interview with Samantha FeinermanIn this episode, Shaun and I are joined by Samantha Feinerman.Sam is someone who is all about growth, transformation, and the magic in the world which is affecting and practical. She’s always been someone who has asked why and how. She’s deeply curious and lives in the depths of question and discovery.Sam experienced deep pain, trauma, and family dysfunction at a young age. This culminated into years of exposure to toxic and abusive situations, self-destructive habits, and hopeless half-living.She was introduced to yoga at the age of fifteen, and...
2021-01-031h 07
What Do You Do? with Rodolfo CooperSamantha Paulsen, Ph.D. – Scientist, Drug Product DevelopmentListen as Samantha Paulsen discusses her experiences as a scientist in the drug product development field.
2020-10-2126 min
Meaningful Learning with Dr. Samantha CutraraSource Saturday: "Hanging of Angelique" with Dr. Walter GreasonProfessor Dr. Walter Greason is thinking of turning Dr. Afua Cooper's book 'The Hanging of Angelique' into a graphic novel. In our conversation, we talk about this work as well as Dr. Greason's other work combining history, economics, and graphics together and discuss the transformative power of using new media to tell stories.
For more on The Hanging Of Angelique: The Untold Story of Canadian Slavery and the Burning of Old Montreal by Afua Cooper see https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443406581/the-hanging-of-angelique/
To learn about Angelique see: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/marie-joseph-angelique
F...
2020-10-1838 min