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Matilda’s Top Women In HistoryAmy Robsart, Lady Amy Dudley - Minisode (Episode 2)How did Amy Robsart, Lady Dudley, die? In this episode we look at several options - natural causes, accidental, suicide and murder. It’s an intriguing mystery, and in the end we can’t know for sure. The Elizabeths however were quick to point the finger at Amys husband Robert, but is there any substance to these accusation?Sources/Further ReadingSkidmore, Chris: Death and the Virgin - Elizabeth, Dudley and the mysterious fate of Amy RobsartWatkins, Sarah-Beth: The Death of Amy Robsart, An Elizabethan MysteryWeir...2025-06-0217 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryAmy Robsart, Lady Amy Dudley Episode TwoHow did Amy Robsart, Lady Dudley, die? In this episode we look at several options - natural causes, accidental, suicide and murder. It’s an intriguing mystery, and in the end we can’t know for sure. The Elizabeths however were quick to point the finger at Amys husband Robert, but is there any substance to these accusation? Sources/Further ReadingSkidmore, Chris: Death and the Virgin - Elizabeth, Dudley and the mysterious fate of Amy RobsartWatkins, Sarah-Beth: The Death of Amy Robsart, An Elizabethan MysteryWeir...2025-06-011h 03
The Roundtable2025 Mostly Modern FestivalThe Mostly Modern Festival is an international music festival that celebrates modern music by living composers from across the globe, alongside 20th and 21st-century classics. Taking place at the Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College, the 2025 Mostly Modern Festival features 10 concerts from June 5 to June 20.2025-05-3011 minThe Roundtable5/28/25 PanelThe Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, and Grants analyst based in Albany Emily Honen.2025-05-281h 22The Roundtable5/27/25 PanelThe Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, Professor of Political Science at Hartwick College in Oneonta, who studies gender in politics, women political candidates, women voters and women in elected office Laurel Elder, and Semi-retired, Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer, for the Times Union Jay Jochnowitz.2025-05-271h 20Matilda’s Top Women In HistoryAmy Robsart, Lady Amy Dudley - Minisode (episode 1)Lady Amy Dudley is famous because of her husband and the manner of her death. She died at the age of 28 in a manner that is to this day the cause of much speculation and debate. However she is more than her death - this episode looks at her life and her marriage to Robert Dudley, the man who wanted to be a king.Sources/Further ReadingSkidmore, Chris: Death and the Virgin - Elizabeth, Dudley and the mysterious fate of Amy RobsartWatkins, Sarah-Beth: The Death of Amy Robsart, An Elizabethan...2025-05-2613 minMatilda’s Top Women In HistoryAmy Robsart, Lady Dudley - Episode OneLady Amy Dudley is famous because of her husband and the manner of her death. She died at the age of 28 in a manner that is to this day the cause of much speculation and debate. However she is more than her death - this episode looks at her life and her marriage to Robert Dudley, the man who wanted to be a king.Sources/Further ReadingSkidmore, Chris: Death and the Virgin - Elizabeth, Dudley and the mysterious fate of Amy RobsartWatkins, Sarah-Beth: The Death of Amy Robsart, An Elizabethan...2025-05-2640 minThe Roundtable5/16/25 PanelThe Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, Attorney and former US Congressperson and NY Assemblyperson John Faso, and Siena College Professor of Economics, Aaron Pacitti.2025-05-161h 14The Roundtable5/8/25 PanelThe Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, Publisher Emeritus of The Daily Freeman Ira Fusfeld, Corporate attorney with Phillips Lytle LLP Rich Honen, and Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick.2025-05-081h 29
Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™Episode 197: Grieving What Was and Embracing What Is with Sarah BondThis week’s episode is a collaboration with Sarah Bond as part of her Somatic Series of podcast episodes on The Healing Heart Journey with Sarah Bond.Sarah's summary: We sat down for a deep and honest conversation about shame, grief, and identity. While this episode is more of a dialogue than a somatic demonstration, it’s rich with insight and heart.We explore story mapping—the powerful process of tracing a current emotion like shame back to one of its earliest memories. Meagan shares how understanding the origins of our emotional patterns can help us rel...2025-04-1653 min
Comic Crusaders PodcastComic Cusaders Podcast – Sarah BrunstadIn this episode, Al Mega sits down with the incredible Sarah Brunstad, a powerhouse editor known for her work at Marvel Comics and now championing a cause-driven anthology with Mad Cave Studios. We’re diving deep into her journey, her experiences in the industry, and most importantly, her latest project, LA Strong—a charity comic created to support the victims of the devastating Los Angeles fires. What goes into editing some of the biggest stories in comics? How does LA Strong bring together top talent for a real-world cause? How can YOU help make a diff...2025-03-2830 min
FEI Weekly PodcastWhat will be your leadership legacy?ICONS: Women of Note 2025 speaker Dr. Sarah Skidmore shares insights on the key differences between leadership and management, the importance of intentional time management, and how finance professionals can develop their leadership voice beyond operational oversight.Special Guest: Dr. Sarah Skidmore.2025-03-0436 min
Ocean House Author Series01-18-25 Authors Annabel Monaghan/Summer Romance & Alix Strauss/The Joy of Funerals Discuss Their Books - Ocean House Author SeriesJoin Ocean House owner and author Deborah Goodrich Royce for a conversation with authors Annabel Monaghan and Alix Strauss as they discuss their books Summer Romance (Annabel Monaghan) and The Joy of Funerals (Alix Strauss).
About Annabel Monaghan: Annabel Monaghan is the author of LibraryReads pick Same Time Next Summer and Indie Next and LibraryReads pick Nora Goes Off Script, as well as two young adult novels and Does This Volvo Make My Butt Look Big?, a selection of laugh-out-loud columns that appeared in the Huffington Post, the Week, and the Rye Record. She lives in Rye...2025-01-2254 min
School Reading ListEpisode 25 - What Are We Reading For?School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 25For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-25/Part 1Book postThe Snowman Code by Simon StephensonCan We Live on Mars? by Giles SparrowFamily by Patricia Hegarty, illustrated by Britta TeckentrupMilo's Hat Trick by Jon AgeeWe Can! by Alexandra StrickYou Only Spy Twice by Ben SandersSuper Ocean Weekend by Gaëlle AlmérasCobweb by Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Michael ForemanPresto! Magical Recovery Co. by Rutendo DioneWe Do No...2024-10-3045 min
Happier in HollywoodEp. 384: Set A Fall Agenda & Talking Even The RichIt’s September, and Liz and Sarah are setting their fall work agenda. They plan to write a pilot, pitch at least one show, finish their novel, and more. Ambitious? Yes. Doable? They’ll report back! Then they interview Brooke Siffrin and Aricia Skidmore-Williams, the cohosts of the mega popular podcast, Even The Rich, about why they’re not mean, what makes people succeed, and how they’ve forged their own path in Hollywood. This week’s Hollywood Hack is perfect for a lunch out: get a purse hook hanger. Finally, Liz recommends the docuseries Chimp Crazy on MAX. Get in t...2024-09-1928 min
The Well-Seasoned Librarian: Mixing Cookbooks and ConversationRenato Poliafito (Baked/Doci:American Baking with an Italian Accent) Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast Season 14 Episode 5Bio:Renato Poliafito began his career as a designer in New York City after graduating from Skidmore College in 1996. Following years of print and online design work, he felt inclined to entertain his love for coffee and desserts. Being a self-taught cook (with a little inspiration from watching his mom in the kitchen), Renato changed career paths and traded his creative director status for that of café manager. After a year of intensive training, research and saving, Renato teamed with Matt Lewis to open Baked.
Baked formed the foundation of a renaissance in Brooklyn’s waterfront Red Hoo...2024-06-1837 min
The Sarah Fraser ShowEven The Rich Hosts Aricia Skidmore Williams And Brooke Siffrinn Monday, May 27th, 2024 | Sarah FraserIn this episode, I sit down Brooke and Aricia. The dynamic duo behind the popular Wondery podcasts "Even the Rich," "Rich and Daily," and "Even the Royals." These two have taken the podcasting world by storm, and it was fascinating to hear about their journey from valeting cars in Hollywood to becoming successful podcast hosts. Brooke and Aricia recounted their serendipitous meeting while working for an all-women valet service, which eventually led them to audition for Wondery. Their chemistry and comedic flair won them the gig, and they haven't looked back since. They talked about the evolution of "Even...2024-05-271h 16
The Katie Halper ShowMedea Benjamin, Bryce Greene, Aidan Khamis & Rahma Zein, Rami Younis, Sarah Ema FriedlandKatie talks to Medea Benjamin who was roughed up protesting the White House Correspondents' Dinner and Bryce Greene, who was arrested at Indiana University where snipers have been brought in. But first, she's joined by filmmakers Rami Younis and Sarah Ema Friedland who talk about their documentary/ science fiction hybrid film Lyd, about the Palestinian city of Lyd, which is now known as the Israeli city Lod. The film shows what the city is like today and imagined what it could have been like without the Nakba.
Bryce Greene is a student, writer, organizer and media critic based in Indianapolis...2024-05-061h 32
Mysterious PalsWhere Do You Bury A God? The Tomb of Alexander the Great (Episode #25)Despite conquering much of the ancient world and believing himself to be the son of a god, Alexander the Great died under mysterious circumstances. However, what followed his death may be even more mysterious. Despite his expressed burial wishes, his kingdom descended into civil war, and his body became a political pawn. Taken by Ptolemy, his former friend and general, back to Egypt, Alexander's body and tomb vanished after several centuries, leaving their whereabouts and contents shrouded in uncertainty.
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Website: www.mysteriouspals...2024-03-181h 29Mysterious PalsEven Gods Can Die? The Death of Alexander the Great (Episode #23)Hailed as one of history's foremost military commanders, Alexander the Great rose to power in Macedonia in 336 BCE. His conquests spanned the Mediterranean, Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia, forging a vast empire. However, at the age of 32, he was struck by a mysterious illness ultimately killing him. To this day, it is still unknown what or who killed him.
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Macabre LondonHistoric Psychics' Predictions For 2024: A Review Of Their 2023 Predictions!2023 was quite the year of weird news so I figured it would be fun to go back over it, month by month to regale some of the stranger stories from the year. Today we round off the best series of the year by taking a look at what the top two historic "Psychics" have to say for themselves when its comes to what will happen in 2024! We also take a look at what i said would happen in 2023 and see if i can continue my winning streak from 2022!! Today's stories from December:...2024-01-0114 min
Consider the Wildflowers064. Sarah Jane Tart: Playing to Your Strengths in BusinessThere’s no doubt that starting your business takes courage, but what about all the steps that come after that? Sticking with your craft even when it’s hard, leaving the comfort of a steady paycheck, trusting your vision when everyone on the Internet is trying to give you advice…all of that takes serious confidence!In this episode, I sat down with artist Sarah Jane Tart to talk about leaving her day job to become a full-time entrepreneur, how she’s learned to play to her strengths in marketing, and tactical steps to build confidence in your...2023-12-0751 min