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Standards ImpactThese Boots Are Made with StandardsSpecialty work boots. High heels. 3D printed shoes. Learn about the many ways ASTM standards help put your best foot forward. Join host Dave Walsh and guests Matt Piotrowski of Timberland and Eric Olson of Precision Testing Laboratories as they discuss standards for — and the future of — footwear.Follow Us Twitter @ASTMIntl Facebook @ASTMInternational Instagram @astmintl YouTube @ASTMIntl LinkedIn @ASTM International Presented by ASTM International www.astm.org 2025-03-0423 min

Best Book Summaries by StoryShots 📚Tao Te Ching by Laozi ( Lao Tzu / Lao Tse ) AudiobookThe Tao Te Ching: Recitation of Chapters 1-81This episode, read by Eric S. Piotrowski and recorded on January 13, 2006, from Madison, Wisconsin, presents a reading of the Tao Te Ching, an ancient Chinese text attributed to Laozi, translated by James Legge. The chapters, from 1 through 81, cover various profound philosophical ideas surrounding the nature of the Tao (the Way), contrast, wisdom, leadership, and the nuances of harmonious living. The text explores the essence of Taoism, emphasizing simplicity, humility, and contentment, and offers poetry-like verses that provide ethical guidance and insights into human behavior and cosmic...2024-11-071h 48

Comic Talk TodayCOMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR OCT 16TH, 2024 | ANOTHER Rockstar Helps OutIt's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy!We have another Rockstar helping out with the Hurricane relief.Avatar the Last Airbender universe is getting a new RPG video game.DC is screwing up Superman's originsMarvel needs elementary schoolers to stay afloat.Henry Cavill keeps showing us just how NERDY he really is.PLUS a TON of Spider-Man 4 in the rumor mill.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicNew Music/VideoXzibit - Play This at My Funeral https://youtu.be/PA6o5mheZKw?si=qfpTrX9WTdHfdJp4 d...2024-10-171h 31

Reel 90Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990)So, it looks like we just got this one under the wire, and we talk about it. It WAS "released" in 1990 even though it was "made" in 1984. But this one is... well... even looking past Ricky's awful watching while driving, Henry did something to us we weren't expecting: discussing a movie together as a group and then made our decisions at the end of recording rather than before starting. Yup. I can say that this is one of the few times that our conversations moved and changed our thought on the movie by listening to others opinions. And that's...2022-11-0155 min

The Clive Barker Podcast371 : Hellraiser 2022 ReactionsIt’s Hellraiser 2022 time! Episode 371 of the BarkerCast, Jose and Ryan are joined by Nina and Ed of Coenobium, Catalina and Joe of Little Spark Films and Ian Swanson, who recently put together a charity screening of Hellraiser ’87) and Eric Gross, friend of the show and puzzlebox designer. Together we break down the new Hellraiser film. We start out spoiler free, and then switch gears and take a deep dive. Sponsor Don Bertram’s Celebrate Imagination Discussion: Hellraiser 2022 (Spoiler Free) Released 10/7/2022 on Hulu . 2h1m Worldwide later on Paramount+ Directed by David Bruckner Written by Berm Col...2022-10-102h 07

HÖRNS ÜPHorns Up 140 - Junio 3 - 2022Este icono son saludos a los oyentes por los grupos! Este icono Portada del programa para H.E.A.T. Videos Saludos de los Grupos (YouTube) --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSlxRtucnQ3_WX9k2AvJfVQ PLAYLIST (Spotify) del programa: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vaRG17RV9gzOwCzjzorvw?si=56c7e26cb607486a EN EL PROGRAMA DE HOY NOS VISITAN: Black Star Riders – Better Than Saturday Night Michael Monroe – Everybody’s Nobody Sinner – Brotherhood Sunstorm – Brothers in Arms H.E.A.T. – Hollywood Nordic Unión - In Every Walking Hour Mädhouse – Down ‘N’ Dirty Lacrimas Profundere – Wall of Gloom The Devil Wears...2022-06-172h 02

Didactic SynCastDS #122: Nimbus X Ch 1A special treat on the day before my new scifi novel Delivery to Nimbus X drops. Here's Chapter 1 of the audiobook, exclusively released to my awesome SynCast audience. The other chapters will appear on this feed in the weeks ahead. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! 2022-03-2221 min

Didactic SynCastDS #121: Mom and RobOn this very special episode, I give thanks for my mom Linda and step-dad Rob! Listen as we discuss their lives and loves, their jobs and journeys. We recorded these conversations in Florida during the summer of 2021. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! 2021-11-2549 min

Didactic SynCastDS #120: No Angels, No DemonsA discussion of fake binaries, the need to resist oversimplification, and how to sustain the complexity. Featuring audio from Alan Watts. Plus: A first look at the Nimbus X book! Links Alan Watts: Prickles & Goo ESP: Resisting Oversimplification Facebook Live video of this episode 2021-08-0926 min

Didactic SynCastDS #119: Teacher Appreciation PoetryA short little SynCast, especially aimed at my teacher friends. As some of you know, Teacher Appreciation Week is a sick joke. But I was inspired by Sarah Kay to share some of my teaching-related poems. So … enjoy! Facebook Live video Poem Titles: Shove Yer Appreciation Pandemic Polemic Get Off My Cape! Mental Salary The Hardest Thing I've Ever Done I Should Have Learned By Now 2021-05-0514 min

All Things PhotonicsEric Fossum: The CMOS Sensor’s ‘Epic’ JourneyEric Fossum, inventor of the CMOS active pixel image sensor, talks about the past, present, and future of imaging applications and the technology transfer in industry and academia. CEOs Berthold Schmidt (TRUMPF Photonic Components) and Adam Piotrowski (VIGO Systems), the two newest board members of the European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC), speak about their new platform and spurring photonics innovation. All Things Photonics is produced by Photonics Media and airs biweekly, on Tuesdays. Find links to the stories mentioned below. The podcast was a shortlisted finalist in two categories — Best Science & Medical Podcast and Best Te...2021-04-2741 min

Didactic SynCastDS #118: Epistemological Securityor: How Scientology Helped Me Better Understand #BLM On this episode I dig through a documentary about Scientology, how it connects to my fascination with NXIVM, and what it can teach us about the psychological torment of Black folks (and people of color) all over the United States. 2021-04-1747 min

Didactic SynCastDS #117: Ontological SecurityOn this episode, I discuss how we find purpose, what it means to "be yourself", and how people become convinced that true happiness lies in a cult, a political affiliation, a street gang, a corporate logo, or a social media brand. I'm still trying to master the art of simultaneously broadcasting live on Facebook and recording the SynCast at the same time, so I apologize for any hiccups I didn't fix. Thanks for listening and let me know: How did you figure out who YOU are? (Or maybe you're still figuring that out. Tell me a...2021-03-2554 min

Didactic SynCastDS #116: Masks, Militancy, and Meme MarketsOn this episode, for the first time ever, I also broadcast LIVE on Facebook! If — for some reason — you want to see me wave my hands and bumble around with my cell phone as I talk, check out this link: https://www.facebook.com/eric.s.piotrowski/videos/10225133308901262 Otherwise, enjoy a brief discussion of masks, militancy, and meme markets. Special shout-out to JASOGOLLECGHHERR for that last article! Links: DukeSkath on Twitter NPR: Biden To Quickly Sign Orders Mandating Masks, Reversing Trump Travel Ban And More KRON News 13: 23 die in Norway after receiving COVID vaccine The...2021-01-2743 min

Didactic SynCastDS #115: Greg DeLacyIn the first SynCast after the insurrection at the US Capitol, I'm speaking with my video game buddy Greg DeLacy. We don't agree on much, but we had a good conversation that debated some important issues and exchanged vital points of view. We started with Trump and wound up discussing Obama, Reagan, the Clintons, South Africa, Sarajevo, East Timor, police brutality, antifa, and dozens of other topics. If nothing else, we proved here that civil discussion is still possible in the US, so long as we remember our shared humanity and commitment to a better world. 2021-01-171h 43

Two in the Cooler#28 - Matt & Andy & Eric PiotrowskiSports broadcaster and Canisius hockey goalie Eric Piotrowski stops by to talk to the brothers about some of the latest stories in sports and the the world of sports broadcasting.Support the show 2020-10-151h 32

Didactic SynCastDS #114: The WireOn this episode I'm joined by Chinny + Stu from the VeteranGamers to discuss The Wire, perhaps the greatest television program ever made. We dig into every season, lots of characters, and plenty of background info. Obviously there are bad words and beaucoup spoilers. Beware and enjoy! A conversation with Barack Obama and Wire creator David Simon 2020-08-182h 12

Didactic SynCastDS #113: The Quality of MercyThis episode is all about the power of forgiveness, featuring stories from my own life, as well as people from all walks of life — from the Nazi Holocaust to post-9/11 hate crimes. Let us learn from their powerful examples how to live without hatred in our hearts. Links PDF Slideshow CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center Forgiving Dr. Mengele Vox: The Story of Rais Bhuiyan Debbie Morris: How Can You Possibly Forgive? (Part 1) Debbie Morris: How Can You Possibly Forgive? (Part 2) Phyllis Rodriguez and Aicha el-Wafi TED Talk 2020-08-1043 min

Didactic SynCastDS #112: Faith StevensonOn this episode, I spend an hour with my friend and teaching neighbor Faith Stevenson. We discuss education, literature, race, geography, Waffle House, and a dozen other topics. Enjoy! Links ESP: @DukeSkath Books Toni Morrison: The Bluest Eye Arthur Golden: Memoirs of a Geisha Tayari Jones: An American Marriage Movies The Color Purple School Daze 13th (Full feature) Music Bryson Tiller: Exchange 2020-07-011h 00

Short Time Wrestling PodcastSenior Sendoff: NCAA Division I Championship SeniorsThe Senior Sendoff for the senior All-Americans in NCAA Division I for 2020. This tradition started with Todd Hibbs and has been carried on throughout college wrestling national championships, most noticeably at the Division I championships. It’s been present at D1, D2, D3 and the NAIA over the years, but this year, the three NCAA divisional championships and the NAIA women’s invitational didn’t get the chance to see its seniors compete for medals. The Senior Sendoff is the work of the PA announcers from those championships - Jason Bryant, Bryan Hazard, Dort Mayabb, Brian Zins, John Peterson, Kat Balch...2020-06-0819 min

Didactic SynCastDS #111: Garrett CrowellThis episode features a raucous and entertaining conversation with my friend Garrett Crowell. He knows more about comics than anybody I know, so I asked him to discuss Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Transmetropolitan, and the movie Bob Roberts in the age of Trump. (Spoiler alert for all of those!) Along the way, we discuss the history of comics, documentary films, and why we enjoy screaming in parking garages. Enjoy! Timecodes: 6:20 - Watchmen 25:50 - V for Vendetta 45:30 - Transmetropolitan 70:20 - Bob Roberts 2020-05-281h 27

Didactic SynCastDS #110: Vive La Révolution!After a year and a half, we're back with an hour of coronavirus chatter, economic ranting, and pop culture critiques. In this episode, Eric dives into the armed idiots reacting to Stay at Home orders in the US; French hip-hop; and Michael Moore's dumb new movie. Check it out! Listen now! DO IT LIVE. Links, baby: The Atlantic: Why the Coronavirus Is So Confusing: A guide to making sense of a problem that is now too big for any one person to fully comprehend ESP on Medium: Chaotic Reflections: Mind Health in March 2020 ESP: Resisting Oversimplification...2020-05-0357 min $Living Stories: St. John\'s Podcast$ Living Stories: St. John's Podcast#17 - Pastor Frank Espegren interviews Eric PiotrowskiIn today’s episode, Pastor Frank Espegren sits down with St. John's Staff Member Eric Piotrowski to hear about his personal story, and how he came up with the new podcast name!2019-06-2139 min

Didactic SynCastDS #109: Snow, Students, Stories, Socialism, Solidarity, and StuffJoin Eric S. Piotrowski as he rants and reflects on the MAGA/BHI/Indigenous Drumming incident; marginal tax rates; Donald Trump; what we didn't learn after the 2008 crash; the inactivity of Betsy DeVos; the influence of hip-hop; the political campaign of The Duchess; and a dozen other topics. Send feedback and links to @DukeSkath. Thanks for listening! 2019-01-2356 min

Didactic SynCastDS #107: Shae CrowellThis episode features a superb conversation with my good friend Shae Crowell. She's a teacher, a singer + choral leader, a union thug, and many other things. She's got great things to say about how education works, why class size matters, what history is, and why music is important. Enjoy! Topic Index: 2:00 - Life as a student 8:30 - Student teaching + early jobs 27:00 - Teaching philosophy 52:00 - African-American History 64:30 - Economics 70:00 - Unions 80:30 - Parenting + education 85:30 - Nashville in Harmony 2018-07-191h 42

Didactic SynCastDS #107: No No SEOOn this episode I explain why I don't give two farts about Search Engine Optimization or Income Stream Maximization Programs. I also complain about Donald Trump, explain about why drinking on Memorial Day is not an insult to The Troops, and introduce you to the second-best song called "Warm It Up" ever made. Send questions! Give feedback! Holler at 'cha boy! Twitter: @DukeSkath email: esp@fbesp.org 2018-06-0255 min

Didactic SynCastDs #106: Not A Sh@#headIn this irregular episode, Eric P ruminates on guns, resistance, and cultural elements that keep us going. It's scattershot and sophisticated -- so enjoy! Black Panther: The Tragedy of Erik Killmonger You can’t protect liberty with a firearm Holler at 'cha boy: @DukeSkath 2018-03-2845 min

Didactic SynCastDS #105: MindWipeThis show is a little different. By popular demand, I have recorded an audiobook version of my introduction to mindfulness, MindWipe. So I'm sending it out through the stream. I hope it's useful. If you'd like a free PDF of the book, a cheap Kindle version, or a slightly-more-expensive print copy, visit my website http://www.just-text.org As always, please get in touch via email or Twitter: esp@fbesp.org or @DukeSkath 2017-10-081h 09

Didactic SynCastDS #104b: Richard WebsterIt's the conversation too dangerous for live television. (Also I'm not allowed on television.) I sit down with my friend Richard Webster to dissect the concepts of white privilege, intersectionality, class warfare, and why capitalism is immoral. Join us with an open mind and let us know what you think. Twitter: @DukeSkath (Eric) and @RealRichWebster (Rich) 2017-06-241h 43

Didactic SynCastDS #104: Robots Love TrumpTerrorism, infrastructure, Russia, Jehovah's Witnesses, charter schools, Oxford commas, and robots who love Donald Trump. Enjoy! Full show notes at http://www.fbesp.org/synapse/ 2017-06-121h 35

Didactic SynCastDS #103b: Ben TerrallIn which I interview my buddy and comrade from the struggle to free East Timor, Ben Terrall. We discuss his 'zine, Namaste Motherf#%$er, what gentrification means, and how to stay sane in the age of Trump. Links: Email Ben James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Grace Lee Boggs: American Revolutionary 2017-05-141h 11

Didactic SynCastDS #103a: Mala GhoshalIn which I interview my good friend and activist comrade Mala Ghoshal. We discuss politics, New College, the state of the world, and her life as a communist at Twin Oaks. Tweet me: @DukeSkath 2017-03-181h 35

Didactic SynCastDS #103: Epidemic Levels of Elite White Collar FraudEarth is being overrun with fascists and scumbags, but the resistance lives! Join Eric P for another long-awaited missive on Trump, political discourse, economics, education, killer robots, and hip-hop. No show notes this time -- just listen and enjoy! Feedback please -- @DukeSkath 2017-03-111h 03

Didactic SynCastDS#102: Stabbing Kids is Wrong!Top Links Ta-Nehisi Coates: My President Was Black Ten Days After: Harassment and Intimidation in the Aftermath of the Election Out of options: School choice gutted Detroit’s public schools. The rest of the country is next. Current Events How Rex Tillerson Changed His Tune on Russia and Came to Court Its Rulers Kissinger, a longtime Putin confidant, sidles up to Trump Trump private security force ‘playing with fire’ Israel settlements: Netanyahu orders UN ties review Obama Allows Toothless UN Resolution Against Israeli Settlements to Pass Three charged in Kansas plot to bomb homes, worship center for So...2016-12-261h 24

Didactic SynCastDS#101a: Interview with Sofia Ali-KhanTo confront the existential horror of President Trump, I'm joined by my longtime activist friend Sofia Ali-Khan. We discuss our lives as progressive rabble-rousers, educators, and Americans. We sort through the problems we face and some concrete steps for action. Let's get to work, everybody! Links to things we discussed: Sofia Ali-Khan: Dear Non-Muslim Allies NYT: The white flight of Derek Black (New College > white supremacy) Eric S. Piotrowski: 10 Things Every American Should Do When a New President is Elected Eric S. Piotrowski: What Conscience and Honesty Demands of All Americans Arto Lindsay: "Simply Are" 2016-11-121h 54

Didactic SynCastDS #101: Hecka RandoThis week is a random mish-mash of stuff, from mindfulness to Trump. I haven't been saving news articles because the first month of school is always insane. But I still have things to talk about! We'll be back soon with a normal show filled with news stories about current events, war, human rights, economics, education, and hip-hop. Thanks for listening and please get in touch -- https://twitter.com/DukeSkath 2016-10-0738 min

Didactic SynCastDS #100: Glamour, Guns, and GirlfriendsFor our 100th episode, we've got something very special: Nothing! (We'll do something special, like a live recording, another time.) Instead, here's a fun-filled breakneck journey through Obama's feminism, Trump's psychosis, TayBot's love for Hitler, and awesome hip-hop from French-Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux. Enjoy!2016-08-121h 13

Didactic SynCastDS#99a: Interview with Sarah SchulmanAfter a hiatus of more than eight months, the Didactic SynCast is back. Join me for a conversation with legendary author and activist Sarah Schulman. We discuss her new novel The Cosmopolitans (based on La Cousine Bette by Honoré de Balzac), the ACT UP Oral History Project, the Boycott/Divest/Sanctions Movement, writing, politics, life, and a dozen other topics. As always, get in touch through Twitter ( @DukeSkath ) or email ( esp(at)fbesp.org ). Here are links to events and resources we discussed: The Cosmopolitans at GoodReads Conflict is Not Abuse at GoodReads Lambda Writers Retre...2016-08-091h 27

Didactic SynCastDS #99: Heresy & HeresyFrance, ISIS, ideology, and sperm counts.2015-11-2556 min

Didactic SynCastDS #98: A Huge Explosion of NewsPolice brutality, ISIS, Fracking, and Scott Walker.2015-06-212h 19

Didactic SynCastDS #96: Wall Street Is Your EnemyPolice brutality, fracking bans, and Wall Street's Evil Machinations.2015-01-0157 min

Didactic SynCastDS #97: Charlie, Chinny, and ChamillionaireA chat with Chinny about Charlie Hebdo, plus Chamillionaire.2015-01-011h 02

Didactic SynCastDS #94: Fracking for the CureDestroying the Earth to Cure Breast Cancer. Also ISIS and Malala and Wall Street Rats.2014-10-111h 21

Didactic SynCastDS #95: Castrating Pigs on a Urine CometFerguson, Iraq, fracking, and Republicans. Also comets that smell like horse urine.2014-10-111h 05

Didactic SynCastDS Interview: Adam SherburneAn hour with Adam Sherburne from Consoldiated and Free Music 2014-08-191h 04

Didactic SynCastDS #93: The FormulaEdward Snowden, Iraq, and Ear-Chewing Robots in the Summer 2014-06-272h 19

Didactic SynCastDS #92: Gargling with ChemicalsHigh-Frequency Trading during Spring Break 2014-04-021h 09

Didactic SynCastDS #91: Jenkins BelovavichMOOCs, Batkid, ADHD, and War in Africa 2014-01-0159 min

Didactic SynCastDS #90: A Leaning Tower of PISA StoriesHow to read the PISA results 2013-12-141h 23

Didactic SynCastDS #89: Punitive DamagesElizabeth Warren, The Jerky Boys, and fracking 2013-11-171h 14

Didactic SynCastDS #88: Shut Up, Burnout Hippie Dork!Malala Yousafzai, Janet Yellen, and a random burnout hippie dork.2013-10-2158 min

Didactic SynCastDS #87: An Evening with Avner VengoshSyria, war, Republicans, fracking, and Wall Street craziness. Plus a visit from Avner Vengosh!2013-10-051h 01

Didactic SynCastDS #86: This Ain't The SynCast You Rung ForSelections from my new book of stories, along with trivia and behind-the-scenes stuff.2013-07-021h 09

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #85: You Need Blegga BlehblehWorld Cup protests, Lemonade vs. WBC, and news about the TTIP 2013-07-021h 07

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #84: Pegatron and the Cult of MoneyAfter a pathetically long hiatus, Eric P is back with a bucket full of news, but no revenue.2013-06-121h 03

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #83: Return of the Snot BurglarThis week we announce the launch of SnotBurglarNews.com, a totally independent and trusted site for news.2013-04-201h 03

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #82: Trading Through The PukeStabbing with letter-openers, trading while vomiting, killer super weeds, and cinder blocks to the face.2013-03-231h 49

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #81: The Dutch SandwichFecal transplants, Yahoo profits, and lots of yelling.2013-02-101h 06

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #80: East TimorA special report on East Timor from 1975 to 2002.2012-12-271h 19

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #79: Nuclear Fracking77 minutes of news and perspectives on fracking, movies, gun violence, economics, and killer robots.2012-12-221h 15

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #78: Frack The UKGet ready, UK listeners. Flaming water is on the horizon!2012-12-0857 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #77: Aslack GrinstedFinally, a new show! Storms, Obama, Gaza, and more!2012-11-2155 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #76: How Much to Use the Sun?After a three-week hiatus, Eric P is back with a bushel of news and ranting. Buckle up for a dose of truth with a side order of awesome.2012-10-2750 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #75: Peeing While DrivingThis week we look at a strike at Foxconn, criminal cell phones (and criminal cops), and the dangers of listening to this show while you drive. How meta! Enjoy.2012-10-0651 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #74: Foxconn and the A-BombThis week we look at riots at Foxconn, the horrible reviews for Maggie Gyllenhall’s dumb new movie, and regrets of a-bomb scientists. Strap in and enjoy!2012-09-2956 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #73: Hooters and the PendulumThis week’s show is all about Hooters (the restaurant), a pendulum named Elizabeth Warren, union thugs in Chicago, morons making movies as well as morons murdering because of movies, and robots making noodles.2012-09-151h 03

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #72: Swimming NakedThis week we talk about Warren Buffet swimming naked. WOOO! Also: Maggie Gyllenhall, EPMD, Susan Sarandon, and Clint Eastwood.2012-09-031h 07

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #71: Brazilian Drug Dealers Are More Ethical Than US CorporationsThis week I explain how drug dealers in Brazil show more ethical standing than corporations in the United States. Plus Starhawk and Hopsin!2012-08-221h 04

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #70: We Got Stats!I've finally achieved basic audience numbers. Now I know how many of you there are, and where you live. Cower before my mighty data power!2012-08-151h 04

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #69: Algorithmic TerrorismWhat if terrorist sharks and robotic butts were fighting it out in the North Atlantic? Wouldn't you watch that TV show? Also: Hurray for Rachel Maddow and Jean Grae!2012-08-011h 12

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #68: 27!Feminist killed in Pakistan, John Huntsman skips GOP convention, and a robotic butt!2012-07-1051 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #67: Old People Are Not Buildings!This week I shout out an old friend from high school, explain the difference between old people and buildings, and argue against using nipples and houseplants to drive the stock market.2012-07-0347 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #66: Monsanto Loses!On this week's show: Monsanto loses in court, TFA partners with JPM, and a guy shoots himself.2012-06-251h 08

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #65: Get DestroyedThis week's show is focused on education news and views, especially questions of merit pay, accountability, and the future of charter schools. Of course there's plenty of economics and current events too.2012-06-161h 38

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #64: Microwaves and KafkaHigh-frequency trading through microwave dishes, sexual assault in Egypt, Ray Bradbury on Mars, and the mystery of Kafka's undiscovered final works.2012-06-111h 20

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #63: Coded LanguageJoin Eric P for a discussion of margin stock exchanges, high-frequency trading, education policy, and killer robots. Plus Saul Williams!2012-06-031h 00

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #62: Class Size and Fish FartsDead kids in Afghanistan, huge class sizes, workers falling off cell phone towers, and lying bank executives. Fortunately, we also have fish farts and Gift of Gab for an antidote.2012-05-271h 12

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #61: PoetasteryThis week I take on social media among teachers, pathetic juvenile behavior among supposed professionals, and hideous polemical poetry -- and that's just ONE story!2012-05-2056 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #60: Flux Capacitor JokesWhat the heck is a gigawatt? And what is a flux capacitor joke? Join me as I try to figure it out. Also: Higgs-Boson for stock trading? And hurray for Loyalty Day!2012-05-0857 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #59: Laser FinanceLaser stock trading, a history of killer robots, student debt, and sweatshops making kit for the Olympics. Plus DJ Krush and a blind guy escaping from Chinese house arrest.2012-04-2855 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #58: Fake Stock Robots BooThe SEC takes on fake robots on Wall Street, while offering no suggestions on how to deal with the real ones. Also: schoolgirls poisoned in Afghanistan, and Tupac is a hologram. Plus robot prison guards in South Korea.2012-04-2258 min

Didactic SynCastDidactic SynCast Episode #57: Shut Up, Robert!This week I'm joined by an annoying guy named Robert as I discuss people more overweight than Americans, why Newt Gingrich is mad at FoxNews, and teachers who lie to children. Enjoy!2012-04-151h 07

Didactic SynCastDeviant SynCast Episode #56: A Key to the NoseThis week I take on earthquakes from oil drilling, neo-Nazis in Sanford, and killer robots in the US military.2012-04-1152 min

Didactic SynCastDeviant SynCast Episode #55: The Kony ShowESP comments on The Lords Resistance Army, Kony 2012, Invisible Children, human rights activism, and an assortment of related issues. Links online at fbesp.org/synapse 2012-04-0344 min

Didactic SynCastDeviant SynCast Episode #54: Sharks and StocksESP comments on Foxconn, Afghanistan, High-Frequency Trading, education, killer robots, and hip-hop. Links online at fbesp.org/synapse 2012-03-3144 min

Didactic SynCastDeviant SynCast Episode #53: Fury over Foxconn FakeryESP is back with more commentary about Foxconn, Kony2012, High-Frequency Trading, Syria, Afghanistan, education, and hip-hop. Links online at fbesp.org/synapse 2012-03-2249 min

Didactic SynCastDeviant SynCast Episode #52: Resist Cynicism, Believe in the Transcendent!Kony 2012, Amnesty International, Iran, Spies among Weapons Inspectors, High-Frequency Trading, and Killer Robots 2012-03-1440 min

Didactic SynCastDeviant SynCast Episode #51: Drones and Thrones4 March 2012: A discussion about Syria, Iran, Israel, US drones, economics, OWS, education, and hip-hop.2012-03-0445 min

Didactic SynCastDeviant SynCast Episode #50: Syria and SleeplessnessThe SynCast is back! No more silly skits or hours of paper-grading silence. Now it's a half-hour of current events and commentary about things that matter.2012-03-0330 min

Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Literature, Short StoriesThe Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan PoePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200612 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Pit and the Pendulum Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Eric S. Piotrowski Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 40 minutes Release date: January 1, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.83 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Short Stories Publisher's Summary: A classic short story by Edgar Allan Poe.2011-01-0103 min

Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Literature, Short StoriesThe Pit and the Pendulum by Edgar Allan PoePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/200612to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Pit and the Pendulum Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Eric S. Piotrowski Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 40 minutes Release date: January 1, 2011 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.83 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Short Stories Publisher's Summary: A classic short story by Edgar Allan Poe.2011-01-0140 min