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Scrubbed In: The DVM JourneyScrubbed in: with Shannon LaMastraWelcome to episode #13 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Today, we meet Shannon LaMastra, current third year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine! Shannon and I dive into our friendship origin story and discuss her unique path to veterinary school. Shannon opens up about the study strategies that have fueled her academic success and how she manages the stress that comes with the demands of veterinary school. She also shares highlights from her clinical rotations so...2025-06-0932 minScrubbed In: The DVM JourneyScrubbed in: with Kayley Geesling (Kansas State CVM)Welcome to episode #12 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Today, we welcome Kayley Geesling, current third year veterinary student at the Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine! Kayley and I discuss how we met this winter on a CVM trip to Nicaragua and her unique journey to veterinary school. Kayley also discusses the Kansas State CVM admissions process and curriculum, and how it suits her learning style. Finally, she discusses her most memorable clinical experience thus far and what sh...2025-05-2638 minScrubbed In: The DVM JourneyScrubbed in: How To Choose a Roommate in Veterinary SchoolWelcome to episode #11 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Today, we are kicking off a new series of How To in Veterinary School! In this episode, I am joined by my dear friend and roommate Paige Stanley as we discuss how we became roommates and provide advice on how to choose the ideal roommate in veterinary school. If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review – it helps others find the show and join...2025-05-1943 minScrubbed In: The DVM JourneyScrubbed in: with Dr. Jacque PelzerWelcome to episode #10 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Today, we welcome Dr. Jacque Pelzer, current Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions here at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine! Dr. Pelzer discusses her journey to veterinary school (from pro surfer to veterinarian), and how she moved from a solo food animal practitioner to academia when her husband had cancer. Dr. Pelzer and I discuss the unique admissions process here at Virginia Maryland, elements of a stand ou...2025-04-2838 minScrubbed In: The DVM JourneyScrubbed in: with Sam Janko, PhDWelcome to episode #9 of Scrubbed In: The DVM Journey – the podcast where we dive into the wild, rewarding, and sometimes unpredictable world of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Today, we welcome Samantha Janko, current second year veterinary student at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine! Sam will discuss her journey to veterinary school, and her career change from engineering to veterinary medicine. Sam and I will discuss the rise of AI (artificial intelligence) in veterinary medicine and how it may be incorporated into veterinary practices in the future.If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forg...2025-04-1429 min
Gator GabVoices of Gaynor: Dyslexia Advocacy Day 2025This week features a special conversation with Gaynor alum Stephanie Brown ’13, Communication Coordinator & Community Liaison for New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and Blue Cluster students Simone, Bella and Shalev.Dyslexia Advocacy Day will be held on May 14, 2025 at the state capitol in Albany, NY. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dyslexia-advocacy-day-literacy-for-all-tickets-1301231561629?aff=oddtdtcreator2025-04-1115 min
Gator GabS4 E17: Featuring an interview with Haley Smilow, Class of 2015!In this episode: Gaynor mobile app, Families Formed Through Adoption Affinity Group meeting, Understanding Learning Differences series, Project Cicero book drive, spring interscholastic athletics, Beyond the Lower Division presentation, and Nurturing Racial Health Among BIPOC Youth with Eva Vega. Beginning at 7:50, This episode also features an interview with Gaynor alum Haley Smilow '15!2025-02-2011 minGator GabS3 E27: May 10 - 17, 2024In this episode: The Gaynor Rockin' Gala on May 13, "Life After Gaynor" webinar, Conferences, updated 2024-25 academic calendar, summer camp, dress code and ID card reminders, Dr. Dave Anderson lecture.2024-05-0905 min
Gator GabVOICES OF GAYNOR: Emma Moskowitz '07In this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, Gaynor's Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement Tia Murkison speaks with Emma Moskowitz, Class of 2007, about her time at Gaynor and the advice she has for current students. Originally aired: Season 3, Episode 17 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.2024-03-2104 min
Gator GabVOICES OF GAYNOR: Director of DEI Stella MulatuIn this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, Gaynor's Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Stella Mulatu speaks with Director of Communications Deanna Ferrante and Communications Associate Megan Bostaph about how she is settling into the community, her thoughts on recent DEI programming, and her plans for future DEI work at Gaynor. Originally aired: Season 3, Episode 6 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.2023-10-1706 min
Gator GabVOICES OF GAYNOR: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week ShoutoutsIn this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, our students and parents express their gratitude to our amazing faculty and staff! Originally aired: Season 2, Episode 31 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.2023-05-0503 min
Gator GabVOICES OF GAYNOR: Head of School Dr. Scott Gaynor on the Strategic PlanIn this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, Gaynor's Head of School Dr. Scott Gaynor introduces the launch of the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Originally aired: Season 2, Episode 18 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.2023-01-1703 min
Gator GabVOICES OF GAYNOR: Gaynor Librarian Dionne De LancyIn this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, Gaynor Librarian Dionne De Lancy talks about the importance of the annual Book Fair. Originally aired: Season 2, Episode 13 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.2022-11-2501 min
Gator GabVOICES OF GAYNOR: Technology Teacher Brian RussI this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, Technology Teacher Brian Russ describes his latest STEAM project with students in the Blue Cluster. Originally aired: Season 2, Episode 8 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast. 2022-10-2403 min
Gator GabVOICES OF GAYNOR: Annual Fund Ambassadors share their Gaynor storiesIn this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, parents describe Gaynor's impact on their children and families and why they choose to volunteer as Annual Fund Ambassadors.. Originally aired: Season 2, Episode 9 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.2022-10-2105 min
Gator GabVOICES OF GAYNOR: Head of School Dr. Scott Gaynor's Year in PreviewIn this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, Head of School Dr. Scott Gaynor provides a preview of the 2022-2023 academic year which marks Stephen Gaynor School's 60th anniversary. Originally aired: Season 2, Episode 5 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.2022-10-1104 min
Gator GabVOICES OF GAYNOR: Dr. Claire Cosentino on the Parenting Toolkit SeriesIn this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, hear Dr. Clare Cosentino speak about the Parenting Toolkit Series and the behavioral management philosophy behind the program. Originally aired: Season 2, Episode 7 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.2022-10-1102 min
Gator GabEpisode 23: May 6 - 13, 2022In This Episode: Gaynor Gala travels back to 1962, Yearbook ad deadline, special guest segment from the Always Looking Up podcast featuring Green Cluster Head Teacher Sara Curwin. To register for the Gaynor Gala, to be held on May 23, click here.2022-05-0507 min
In The Mean Time - Radio ShowIn The Mean Time - Radio Show | Season 1 | Episode 9 | Pt 2/2 | Deliver Us From Ego Pt.4 | CurlyLoxx“In The Meantime” is the brainchild of Patrick “Curly Loxx” Gaynor. It is written, recorded, and produced entirely by him. With this program, he attempts to fill the void created when “Stir It Up” is between volumes. The concept is a radio show parody that is centered around the satirical discussion of serious social topics. #wordoftheday #nihilistic With the death of #georgefloyd at the hands of the police's #racial-tensions at an all-time high. In this episode of #inthemeantime curlyloxx_thevoiceboxx delves deep into some of the main internal issues on the part of blacks, that contribute to the same recurring outcome of pain...2022-05-0340 minGator GabEpisode 22: April 29 - May 6, 2022In This Episode: Life After Gaynor evening talk for parents, Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week, Yearbook Ad deadline approaching, Gaynor Gala news.2022-04-2904 min
Brandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | business challenges and ways to overcome themFor some organizations today, many difficulties go along with hindering achievement. According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, It is, consequently, critical to know the entanglements that one can run into and the potential arrangements.2022-04-1300 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonHow you can start a business with no experience? Brandon Gaynor VerizonOne mainstream thinking is that you want huge loads of involvement, ability, and information to begin a business. The inverse is valid. While it assists with going to class and getting familiar with the subtle strategies, it doesn't be guaranteed to imply that you can't begin a business since you don't have a degree.According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, The significant things to recall are, that you want to explore, pose the right inquiries, and get the best counsel you can.2022-04-0600 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Small business owner's work done detailsOn the off chance that you're adhered considering how to be an effective entrepreneur, know this: maintaining an independent venture regularly basically implies taking full advantage of fruitful private company thoughts.According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, Effective entrepreneurs face many high points and low points all through their work. They realize that private company thoughts can't turn out effective except if they utilize legitimate methodology and systems.2022-04-0400 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Small business owner's work done detailsOn the off chance that you're adhered considering how to be an effective entrepreneur, know this: maintaining an independent venture regularly basically implies taking full advantage of fruitful private company thoughts.According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, Effective entrepreneurs face many high points and low points all through their work. They realize that private company thoughts can't turn out effective except if they utilize legitimate methodology and systems.2022-03-2900 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | The immediate goals of starting a new businessPutting time and cash into appropriate arranging is central with regards to transforming your fantasies into the real world. According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, Working in an independent venture isn't just about doing business as your boss or from home, it's likewise about having vital administration abilities, specialized abilities, industry mastery, finance, and a drawn-out vision to develop and succeed.2022-03-2200 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonSeven Cutting Edge Strategies explained by Brandon Gaynor Verizon to Boost Your Business Profit and PotentialIn a contemporary time during which the ascent of globalism and the web has made the universe of business progressively cutthroat, entrepreneurs who need to encounter interminable development and extension should be vital and inventive when they foster intends to sell their merchandise and items.There are a few procedures described by Seven Cutting Edge Strategies explained by Brandon Gaynor Verizon to Boost Your Business Profit and Potential that entrepreneurs can utilize to achieve this goal, and seven of them show up beneath:2022-03-1600 minGator GabEpisode 17: March 11 - 25, 2022In This Episode: Athletics sign ups, Project Cicero Book Drive, Self-Advocacy Parent Talk, Parenting Toolkit Tune-Up, a blast from the past with Ms. Siegel, and the Gaynor Gazette! As promised, click here to see the Virtual Gaynor morning greetings videos from 2020!2022-03-1005 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Facts related to Small businesses failureCrunch the numbers and you'll think of a stunning 80 percent disappointment rate among independent companies inside the initial five years. According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, The situation is anything but favorable for you, however, our plan of action depends completely on assisting entrepreneurs with amplifying development.2022-03-0200 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Business startup main concept about designBeginning a business can be an extremely overwhelming experience on the off chance that an appropriate arrangement isn't set up. According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, Most business visionaries fire up their organizations without setting up sufficient designs to succeed.2022-02-2200 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Business growth tips for business beginningTry not to give every one of the hardships access to maintaining a business prevent you from beginning your business.According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, Try not to try and allow the individuals who have fizzled in their organizations to deter you from bringing in cash and prevail in the business world.Allow this article to be an extraordinary consolation to you as of now, it doesn't make any difference whether you are currently considering beginning a business, during the time spent beginning your business or you are now in your own business.2022-02-1600 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Guidance related to better leadership for achieving goalsWhenever I ask the "Why" question, the answers that come to the mind of most of the people are something like "better leadership creates more productivity, higher profits, lower turnover, greater job satisfaction, more loyalty... You get the image.But these responses bring us to the important question which is, "How does better leadership create those things? How does being a more robust leader result in more productivity, higher profits, lower turnover, greater job satisfaction, more loyalty?"It's the answers to those two questions which elevate us from simply learning and understanding better leadership principles...2022-02-0301 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Knowledge regarding the leadership's impact on the othersThere is a gradual stream being written and taught about leadership nowadays. There are tips on leadership, courses about leadership, books, retreats, and continuing education - all focused on leadership. From Brandon Gaynor Verizon's point of view, While all of this material is beneficial and may certainly enhance one's leadership knowledge, for the foremost part it avoids asking and answering two questions:1. Why does better leadership make a difference? , and2. How does better leadership achieve those differences?We all know we're "supposed" to figure out to be better leaders, but why does it...2022-02-0300 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonHow you can do leadership development in the best way? Brandon Gaynor VerizonLeadership is important for any organization's sustained success. a good leader at the top makes a giant difference to his or her organization. Everyone will concur with these statements. Experts in the human resources field mention the importance of leaders at the least bit levels and not just that of the leadership at the highest. Rightly so.According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, Mention this subject, however, to a line manager, or a sales manager, or any executive in most organizations and you'll probably cater to diffident responses.2022-01-2700 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Some informative steps towards the business growthAfter a graduate degree or diploma, you would possibly be having a business in mind. A powerful business plan might cause you to trail your dream project just after schooling. But what gives you a guarantee of success? you will be hardworking and have the desired sense of business but there are still many factors that may determine your success said Brandon Gaynor Verizon.The failure rate is seen to be quite high among small businesses. Studies show that half the little businesses fail during the primary year and most of them close within the first five...2022-01-1700 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Leadership ethics every leader should knowHow will executives, managers, and entrepreneurs use their Imagination Age leadership skills to attain significant, sustainable, strategic advantages through intelligent, instructive, and innovative applications of their leadership power, practices, and policies?According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, The Imagination Age demands greater and deeper levels of our cognitive, creative, and collaborative competencies - therefore, we'd like different executive leadership strategies.2022-01-1100 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Leadership strategies for the business growthFrom Brandon Gaynor Verizon's point of view, Some people might be tempted to require a glance at leadership as a secret weapon to becoming the primary, the most effective, or the foremost powerful. There are quite a few other things about leadership that are worth contemplating. Becoming at home with the 000 purposes of leadership may additionally help improve the key leadership traits.2022-01-0700 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Leadership- Business Success ideasLeadership occurs when one person determines, undertakes, and sustains a good and/or productive direction et al. follow. It isn't the character of the direction that determines leadership; it is the presence of a direction and therefore the existence of a reciprocal relationship between leader and follower.According to Brandon Gaynor, From this angle, the 2 primary things that one must develop to become a frontrunner are the flexibility to "determine, undertake, and sustain" a direction and therefore the ability to draw in and hold followers.2021-12-2800 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Business Techniques for the beginnersAccording to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, The important things to recollect are, you would like to research, ask the proper questions, and acquire the simplest advice you'll be able to.What are the correct inquiries to ask? Below are ten inquiries to ask to induce you started. there'll be more as you go, but a minimum of you've got something to start with.First, you ought to ask yourself, how does one start a business without experience? Next, is, what are some stuff you must do to urge started? The third question is, what are the...2021-12-2100 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Startups great tips for the newcomersOne popular belief is that you just need loads of experience, expertise, and knowledge to begin a business. The alternative is true. While it helps to travel to high school and learn the tricks of the trade, it doesn't necessarily mean that you just cannot start a business because you are doing not have a degree. According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, The important things to recollect are, you would like to research, ask the proper questions, and acquire the simplest advice you'll be able to.2021-12-2100 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Guidance for the business leadershipOver the past several years during the present economic downturn, many groups of business professionals have speculated about what it takes to be a pacesetter. Could be a leader someone who grows the corporate and can stop at nothing to urge profits? In the end, without profits, a business cannot operate.However, we've got seen that some leaders will stop at nothing to realize the foremost profits and don't have any regard for the greater good of society. According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, The term leader can mean plenty of various things to lots of various people...2021-12-1600 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Leadership practices that may help youIt's time to question the normal assumption of leadership's fundamental purpose. According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, the textbook account focuses on the leader's role in maximizing employee performance. All the decades of writing about leadership styles beginning over 50 years ago focus on how different styles affect the motivation and productivity of employees.2021-12-1000 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Successful 5 steps for the technological adoptionAccording to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, The painful truth, though, is that irrespective of what number professional development sessions we receive or what number tools we are given, many adults struggle to adapt to new technology. We approach the new academic year fully aware that our students will hack the media and switch it to their deviant uses before we as teachers even learn to show the device on.2021-12-0100 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Supervision related to the leadership in CaliforniaThe change itself isn't the matter. Change is an event; it's situational: deciding to implement a replacement system, target a replacement market, acquire or merge two organizational cultures (Source: Author William Bridges, "Managing Transitions: Making the foremost of Change," Addison Wesley, Don Mills Ont., p.3).According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, The matter occurs with what happens within the gap between the current and future, after the "change" and before you get to "there." The truth of change is that change is about people, not structures - people are the explanations for stop gaps in change initiatives!2021-11-2401 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Great tips about the leadershipDictator Leadership - According to Brandon Gaynor from Verizon, During this leadership style, the leader has absolute power and authority over their subordinates. The subordinates receive orders from the leader and that they carry them out as instructed.The leader doesn't allow subordinates to participate in deciding. This can be the leadership style that the leader uses fear and threats to urge the task done. Similar to the autocratic type of leadership the leader also makes all the selections.2021-11-1700 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Successful steps for the performance managementAccording to Brandon Gaynor from Verizon, there's an understandable difference between knowing you must do something and doing it. And when managers don't manage, the business suffers so do their staff. So what is the answer? These are five steps I've seen applied, by my clients, with very positive effects:2021-11-1301 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Ultimate supervision regarding the performance managementAccording to Brandon Gaynor from Verizon, there's an understandable difference between knowing you must do something and doing it. And when managers don't manage, the business suffers so do their staff. So what is the answer? These are five steps I've seen applied, by my clients, with very positive effects:Step One - Help managers to know why performance management is very important to the businessDo managers need help in understanding the worth of managing performance? Do they have to grasp why effective performance management may be a critical commercial issue and the way...2021-11-1300 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Time management tips for organizationLet's move the chase, shall we? From Brandon Gaynor Verizon's point of view Lack of time management within the workplace creates plenty of problems.2021-10-3000 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonBrandon Gaynor Verizon | Workforce Management - The best in 2021According to Brandon Gaynor Verizon, Given the very fact that WFM deals with numerous employees, and various ways to manage and lead them, it's an awfully sensitive topic. For one thing, successful WFM can seem a small amount expensive, and employee costs already represent one of all the biggest expenses in a corporation.2021-10-2200 min
Brandon Gaynor VerizonEight characteristics that make a decent pioneer | Brandon Gaynor of Rancho CucamongaBrandon Gaynor is from Rancho Cucamonga in the United States and he is a Social Worker, Brandon Gaynor always wants to help needy people that need any kind of help.It's significant that you have the ideal individuals in administrative roles in your organization to guarantee a good outcome and worker maintenance. Studies have reliably shown that one of the top reasons workers relinquish their position is a direct result of an awful chief.I have composed before on the distinction between managers and pioneers, and I need to additionally dive into the characteristics you...2021-08-1803 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonSpotlight Your Corporate Training Event With a Show Band FinaleCorporate training events can be massively boring. In fact, the least memorable thing about most training events is the training. Seriously, if you're planning a corporate training event and you think for one minute, they'll remember the training.Brandon Gaynor is having experience been working as a Senior Branch Manager for a Mortgage company in Rancho Cucamonga since 2017. Brandon Gaynor is also a social Worker he always wants to help needy people that need any kind of help.2021-08-1802 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonAdvantages Of Hiring Business Development Consultants Brandon Gaynor is having experience been working as a Senior Branch Manager for a Mortgage company in Rancho Cucamonga since 2017 Brandon Gaynor. is also a social Worker he always wants to help needy people that need any kind of help.People looking to start a new business have a lot to consider. They need to develop a good marketing strategy, start attracting clients and put together a host of other things. This is where a business development consultant can help immensely. These consultants can help a business get off the ground and flourish. There are many benefits to hi...2021-08-1004 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonHow are you able to Make Your Online Business More Successful?Brandon Gaynor is having experience been working as a Senior Branch Manager for a Mortgage company in Rancho Cucamonga since 2017 Brandon Gaynor. is also a social Worker he always wants to help needy people that need any kind of help.Many online business owners are just guessing and shooting within the dark. they need no plan about what content they’ll create, products to push, or any of the data that they have to forge ahead to make a successful online business.2021-08-1001 minBrandon Gaynor VerizonShould You Start A Business Development Consulting Firm?If you have a lot of experience in the business world, it may be a good idea to start your own business development consulting firm.Brandon Gaynor is having experience been working as a Senior Branch Manager for a Mortgage company in Rancho Cucamonga since 2017. Brandon Gaynor is also a social Worker he always wants to help needy people that need any kind of help.2021-08-1001 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisDreaming about TeamThe other day I was talking with some friends the source of our, respective, passions.Many of us have worked on startups, so building a good product came up.However, as we discussed further, it became clear that a product, as a source of passion, only went so far.One friend commented that he used to dream about hockey stick shaped usage graphs. But now, he says, none of that is exciting anymore. He has lots of users, at least compared to before. The dream feels accomplished. The dream that is never...2021-06-1106 min
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You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 65: Good community, bad communityCommunities are great.Usually.A "good" community can help us to transcend our naturally selfish instincts to work together as a team.They incentivize us to do things for others in return for status.Status, the positive regard of others, is something we all want and it's fortunate that earning this usually means helping people.But not always.Sometimes communities are structured in a way that gives status for doing things that aren't helpful, or in fact harmful.I'm sure you've observed or been part of...2020-12-1409 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 64: Being Right To DeathThere are many reasons I read.Sometimes I read for action. I want some new piece of knowledge that will change my behavior in some way. I might read about a programming problem I'm struggling with and try a new strategy as a result.Other times I read for entertainment. I want to consume something exciting, that defies my expectations. I might read a science fiction novel and not act any different as a result, but be thoroughly entertained.Sometimes I read just to be right. I want to take in information that validates...2020-12-1206 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 63: Mental Resets as a ServiceI've written a lot in the last year about mental and emotional resets.Long time readers may remember a post discussing sleep as a convenient emotional reset.I talked about changing who we spend time with as a way to reset parts of our personality.I wrote about how meditating in a spa is an effective mental reset for me, personally.Research is starting to show that a large swath of mental disorders result from cognitive hyper-activity.Depression is when we think too much about the past.Anxiety...2020-11-2809 min
TALKIN ISH PODCASTTalkin comedyishIshmael Gaynor Is Talkin to Comedians talking about comedy during these trying times!2020-11-241h 15TALKIN ISH PODCASTTalkin Craft for Craft sake!Ishmael Gaynor Has Guest this week an there talking about the craft of comedy2020-11-072h 12TALKIN ISH PODCASTSquad talk (Actors talkin)Ishmael Gaynor sits with a few actors an filmmakers an talk about the art of film making! Check it out2020-11-061h 24
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 62: Sometimes I forget my Friends are Normal TooI have some friends who consistently impress me with their cheerfulness.I'm amazed that they are able to maintain a cheerful demeanor through almost any problem.No matter how many plans go awry, these people are always able to find the silver lining. Or even when none is found, they are somehow, very chill.Recently I was talking with a friend who falls into this category and she mentioned that during quarantine she had actually been quite depressed.This is a person whom I had never seen in any mood less than...2020-10-2604 minTALKIN ISH PODCASTSquaddd talkIshmael gaynor Has Guest this week with Andre d Thompson, Ohene Cornelius, Domo Jones, Chris lamadieu also my brother Earley Gaynor Jr! Thanks for listening2020-10-251h 36
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 61: Developing the Status EconomyThe great crash of 1929 was a disaster.But it wasn't really a humanitarian disaster. It was a status disaster.During the 6 years after the great depression US life expectancy actually went up.The reality was that, by 1929, America had a powerful transportation network, advanced food growing techniques, plenty of space, housing and natural resources. During the great depression a lot of people lost a lot of money, a lot of people had a lower quality of life, but very few, in America, were starving.In 1989 the Japanese market lost almost half its...2020-10-2408 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 60: The Benefits of DefeatismI’m something of a defeatist.This might seem like a surprising statement.I like solving hard problems. I'll find creative solutions, work long hours, and do what is needed to get things done.I work on challenges that other people have given up on.That might not sound defeatist, but defeatism is, indeed, key to my ability to solve problems. In fact, I think it's key for every good problem solver I know.If a problem exists for long enough for me to encounter it, it usually means others...2020-10-2208 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 59: Castle for a ZithernIf it wasn't obvious from the title, this post is about Chinese names for foreign cities.Recently I was with a friend traveling through Scotland.When we're together we end up spending a lot of time talking about how weird the world is. We've both lived in lots of different countries, including various parts of Asia, Europe and Africa. So at this point, basically everything seems, relatively, weird.During this trip to Scotland we started talking about Chinese names for foreign cities.To understand why this topic is interesting it's important to...2020-10-2006 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 58: Control Theory and a Stable SocietyIn college, as a "roboticist" I had to study controls. Like, how to control a robotic arm electronically.Controls is an important and interesting field, whose lessons are pretty hard to distill into one sentence, but I'll give it a shot: Never use positive feedback.Ok not never, but there are very few systems in the world that rely on positive feedback.In a positive feedback control system the closer you are to your goal the harder you try.Take your car's cruise control system— a classic example of control theory in...2020-10-1808 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 57: Digital NationalismImagine this super sweet product:A subscription service that makes it safer and easier than ever for you and your family to travel and reside around the world.Includes clubhouses in most major cities. Check in any time for a safe, convenient place to meet other members.Includes educational services— both online and in person. Your child can receive a high quality k-12 education from anywhere in the world.Includes expedited visa services for 20+ countries.Includes repatriation in the case of emergency.OK you caught me, this isn't...2020-10-1704 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 56: The Joy of Being Inconsistent 2 (I changed my mind)Yesterday I published an essay on how being around other people forces me to tell a story about myself that I don't like.I, as a normal human being (more or less) cannot be easily described in a few words or sentences.However, that is what we, as normal human beings, try to do when we're around others. We want to understand the world, we want it to be predictable and consistent. We apply these same demands to the people in our life despite the fact that people are much less understandable or predictable than the...2020-10-1406 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 55: The Joy of Being InconsistentThis year was the first time I've lived with roommates for a while.While I definitely get joy out of living with those I care about, I also really, really like living alone.I have many reasons for this. For one I like owning basically nothing. My apartment in Oakland had no furniture other than my mattress, on the floor. And if I had known about Japanese futons I would have had one of those instead.Another downside to living with others, which I've just recently become aware of, is the need to simplify...2020-10-1308 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 54: Faith and MoonshotsTonight I had dinner with a few friends, two of whom were structural engineers.For those who, like me, don't know the difference between a structural engineer and an architect, they described themselves as the people who make architects dreams come true. Or at least their building related ones.Anyway, one of them is now working on the Sagrada Familia, a giant church in Barcelona that has been under continuous construction since 1882. And when I say "continuous construction" I don't mean maintenance. They've actually been inching (or yearing?) their way towards completing the vision of architect...2020-10-1308 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 52: A revolution you might not want to be part ofA few days ago I was playing a board game with some friends called Birmingham Brass.It's a game where each player is a captain of industry building out a capitalistic empire during the industrial revolution.Aside from being a fun game that I lost pretty badly, it also reminded me about how bad the industrial revolution must have been for everyone except the rich people building stuff.The game had some really great artwork, which very powerfully conveyed the smoggy, crowded nature of the cities and landscape at the time.Contrast...2020-10-1207 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 51: Changing minds to change the worldThe world has a lot of problems today.From Global Warming, to nationalism, racism and overpopulation. Some places have rising crime rates, many previously flourishing nations are in decline.When you look at the solutions that are being proposed to these problems by governments and individuals, most involve technology. When I talk about tech here I don't just mean digital tech, or even cutting edge tech. My definition for tech here is anything which operates independently of the human psyche. If you can confirm a solution's efficacy with a simulation, then it's tech. A mosquito net...2020-09-2508 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 50: Outdated tech, outdated tech cultureNow, having studied 2 foreign languages that don't use the latin alphabet I've started to wonder how the english writing system got so messed up.Japanese, Chinese and Swahili, all use a phonetic writing system where words are pronounced exactly as they appear.Every character indicates a sound and that sound does not change from word to word.Compare that to english where "pear" is pronounced quite differently from "appear", despite containing the same character.So, today I was wondering about that and realized it might just be because the latin phonetic alphabet...2020-09-2008 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 49: The Circle of ChangeOver the past few months, as many of my readers will know, I've been interested in what causes people to change.I've come to realize that most changes I observe in my life come from one of two sources:Source 1 is knowledge: Knowledge changes my life when I have experience in a domain and a specific problem that arose through that experience.For instance I went to a physical therapist a few weeks ago. My knees were hurting and I wanted to know what I could do to make them feel better. My PT...2020-09-1708 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 48: Incongruity, My Dad's Office, KaraokeToday, during a Zoom call with a friend, I joked that Zoom should let you customize your meeting room, the same way folks decorate their offices. In this world of remote working it seems like a shame to have to give up the mug with "world’s best boss", pictures of your family and framed credentials.Upon mentioning this I had a sudden flashback to visiting my dad's workplace in 2000.It was “take your child to work day” and this was the first year my dad deemed me old enough to visit his office. My brother...2020-09-1508 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 47: Just Another Old Building in TokyoToday I went on a mission to try on some new Sennheiser Momentum 2 headphones.I'm trying to find a pair of noise cancelling headphones before flying to the UK, so I can jam out mid-flightThese Sennheiser phones are pretty expensive, so I wanted to make sure they actually fit comfortably in my weirdly shaped ears before I dumped cash on them.The only place you can try on in-hear headphones like these is at the Sennheiser showroom, which I hunted down by reaching out to a friend. It's only open weekdays from 12-2...2020-09-1407 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 46: A Night at the SentoEarlier tonight I went to a Sento.A Sento is just a Japanese public bath.Well, the way I say that it sounds like a public bath is no big deal, but that's wrong, it's a really big deal.Public baths, in addition to being, at one time, a massive innovation in public health are also super nice.We don't have them in the US, but they're big in countries like Japan or Italy, where there are a lot of hot springs and people wanting to be clean.Why are...2020-09-1205 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 45: Let me Sleep on ItLast night I went out to dinner with a friend. We both had a long day so we were looking for something to distract us. I wanted to walk, she wanted to eat, so we meandered until she saw a restaurant that looked good.The restaurant was situated in a quiet neighborhood, beautiful and nearly empty. It was either very new or meticulously maintained, with thick square tables made of light pine. Its specialty seemed to be beef Shabu Shabu, which came in a variety of formats. Prices were reasonable, considering everything was Wagyu beef and we got...2020-09-1106 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 44: Crying, Running and Making Good DecisionsOver the weekend I was running around a beautiful lake and, unsurprisingly, there were other people doing the same thing.One of these people was a woman with her daughter. The daughter was probably 6 years old, and was crying the entire time as she ran after her mom.Surely her mom was subjecting her to this with the best intentions. She wanted her daughter to be fit, and like most 6 year olds, the little girl didn't love running an extended distance. Thus the mom had to force her to run the same way she forced her...2020-09-1007 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 43: The Secret Rules of ArtOver the weekend I went with a friend of mine to visit her brother's art exhibit, which was on display in a prominent art museum in Nagano.The twist is, her brother is 12, and he has Down Syndrome.Well, it wasn't a twist for me, I know her brother already and have been to his other exhibits. However, it's certainly a twist on most art exhibits and also a twist for a lot of people who show up. The advertising for the exhibition doesn't include that he has a disability or that he's 12 years...2020-09-0807 min
You Probably Shouldn't Read ThisEp 39: Guerrilla LearningRecently I've been running some online groups where my friends and I work together to to answer one question: what do I want?They were inspired by a realization that we had around the start of Covid: We know more about basically everything than we do ourselvesWe could talk for hours about latest tech trends. We could analyze and compare public policy. We could harp on about chemistry, math, and physics.We had so much knowledge. 30 years of formal and informal schooling had given us a crap ton of knowledge on a huge...2020-09-0206 min
The Lockdown LettersLockdown Letter Episode * final episode of this seriesAs Lockdown eases Eileen and Helen share their final letter of the series; Eileen's birthday present for Peter isn't quite what she expected. Helen reveals her top five lockdown tips and manages to complete her baked bean puzzle!
Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio2020-07-0408 minThe Lockdown Letters"The Lockdown Letters" Part 7Eileen Placemat & Helen Ashtray continue their Lockdown adventure: Peter finally delivers the "Bits & Bobs" holder, Helen discovers a new Stool and Eileen begins preparations for Peter's birthday.
Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio2020-06-2711 minThe Lockdown Letters"The Lockdown Letters" Part 6Take a break and have a giggle with Eileen Placemat and Helen Ashtray, as they continue their daily adventures; this time analysing the wonders of The Bristol Stool Chart and Tony gets barred from Waitrose.
Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio2020-06-2012 min
The Cambridge Writing Retreat PodcastGaynor ClementsThis poem is called You're Never More Than Six Feet From An Elvis Impersonator by Gaynor ClementsFind out more about Gaynor and read the poem on our website at https://www.cambridgewritingretreat.com/podcast/gaynor-clements------ We are very grateful to Halaw Arts and Entertainment for providing the music, ‘Awaken’.Find out more about the Cambridge Writing Retreat at www.cambridgewritingretreat.com and follow us on social media @cambridgewritingretreat on Instagram and /cambridgewritingretreat on Facebook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...2020-06-1800 minThe Cambridge Writing Retreat PodcastGaynor ClementsThis poem is called You're Never More Than Six Feet From An Elvis Impersonator by Gaynor ClementsFind out more about Gaynor and read the poem on our website at https://www.cambridgewritingretreat.com/podcast/gaynor-clements------ We are very grateful to Halaw Arts and Entertainment for providing the music, ‘Awaken’.Find out more about the Cambridge Writing Retreat at www.cambridgewritingretreat.com and follow us on social media @cambridgewritingretreat on Instagram and /cambridgewritingretreat on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...2020-06-1803 min
In The Mean Time - Radio ShowIn The Mean Time - Radio Show | Season 1 | Episode 9 | Deliver Us From Ego Pt.4 | CurlyLoxx“In The Meantime” is the brainchild of Patrick “Curly Loxx” Gaynor. It is written, recorded, and produced entirely by him. With this program, he attempts to fill the void created when “Stir It Up” is between volumes. The concept is a radio show parody that is centered around the satirical discussion of serious social topics. #wordoftheday #nihilistic With the death of #georgefloyd at the hands of the police's #racial-tensions at an all-time high. In this episode of #inthemeantime curlyloxx_thevoiceboxx delves deep into some of the main internal issues on the part of blacks, that contribute to the same rec...2020-06-1533 minThe Lockdown Letters"The Lockdown Letters" Part 5Have a break and a giggle with Eileen Placemat, and Helen Ashtray; Eileen masters emails and watches Joe Wicks for the first time, meanwhile Peter struggles with his new hobby.Tony's eyebrow is growing back and heads out on behalf of the Crotch Society as Helen rediscovers her old guitar and worries about her toilet roll supply....
Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio2020-06-1311 minIn The Mean Time - Radio ShowIn The Mean Time - Radio Show | Season 1 | Episode 8 | Deliver Us From Ego Pt.3 | CurlyLoxx“In The Meantime” is the brainchild of Patrick “Curly Loxx” Gaynor. It is written, recorded, and produced entirely by him. With this program, he attempts to fill the void created when “Stir It Up” is between volumes. The concept is a radio show parody that is centered around the satirical discussion of serious social topics. #wordoftheday #abdicate This episode delves even deeper in the complicated issue of the ego and the many delusions it presents as reality in an attempt to keep us away from discovering our objective nature or true self.2020-06-0850 minThe Lockdown Letters"The Lockdown Letters" Part 4Enjoy a few moments with more hilarious lockdown adventures: Eileen, finally gets an email address and Peter progresses with his new hobby.
Marvellous Marion's clap for the NHS continues to grow in size and ambition; much to Eileen's distress! Janet reveals a secret and
Helen's neighbours add to the furniture arrangement outside their house and Helen cuts Tony's hair, with disastrous results.
Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio2020-06-0613 minThe Lockdown Letters"The Lockdown Letters" Part 3More humorous antics from Eileen Ashtray and Helen Place-mat working their way through the lockdown: Marvellous Marion encourages a mini fete outside Eileen's house, Janet delivers a new Covid remedy, and Peter starts a new hobby with disastrous results. Helen is busy singing to her plants, tries her hand at cutting Tony's hair; and receives a leaflet from the "CROTCH" support group.
Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio2020-05-2911 minThe Lockdown Letters"The Lockdown Letters" Part 2Helen and Eileen continue to struggle through the lockdown measures. Eileen discovers a connection with the G7, Peter attempts to go shopping, Janet washes her grass and Helen sends one of her bras through the post.
Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio
2020-05-2313 minThe Cambridge Writing Retreat PodcastWelcome to The Cambridge Writing Retreat PodcastGaynor Clements introduces you to the brand-new Cambridge Writing Retreat Podcast.Throughout the month of June, we’ll be running our 30 Poets series with recordings of poems read by the poets themselves. We are very grateful to Halaw Arts and Entertainment for providing the music, ‘Awaken’.Find out more about the Cambridge Writing Retreat at www.cambridgewritingretreat.com and follow us on social media @cambridgewritingretreat on Instagram and /cambridgewritingretreat on Facebook. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-05-1900 min
The Lockdown Letters"The Lockdown Letters" Part 1Follow the comic twists and turns as two longtime friends Eileen Placemat and Helen Ashtray share their day to day lives and adventures through letters and telephone calls during the lockdown.
Sit back with coffee or glass of wine and have a chuckle!
Written and Performed by Olivia Post and Dee Gaynor,
Produced by Johnny Octave,
Artwork by Sean Gaynor,
Distributed by Moran Audio
2020-05-1409 minIn The Mean Time - Radio ShowIn The Mean Time - Radio Show | Season 1 | Episode 7 | Deliver Us From Ego Pt.2 | CurlyLoxxIn the meantime is yet another brainchild of Patrick Curly Loxx Gaynor that is written, recorded and produced by him. With this program, he attempts to fill the void left when #stiritup is on break for its next episode. Going back to his original concept, it is a parody of a radio show centered around the satirical discussion of serious social topics that affect the average person and their daily life.
Today's topic in episode 7 entitled (deliver us from ego pt2 ) is the second of two parts. It is based on the the detriments we often face when we center...2020-05-0445 minIn The Mean Time - Radio ShowIn The Mean Time - Radio Show | Season 1 | Episode 6 | Deliver Us From Ego | CurlyLoxxIn the meantime is yet another brainchild of Patrick Curly Loxx Gaynor that is written, recorded and produced by him. With this program, he attempts to fill the void left when stiritup is on break for its next episode. Going back to his original concept, it is a parody of a radio show centered around the satirical discussion of serious social topics that affect the average person and their daily life.
Today's topic in episode 6 entitled (deliver us from ego ) is the first of a two parts. It is based on the the detriments we often face when we center...2020-04-0833 min
In The Mean Time - Radio ShowIn The Mean Time - Radio Show Season 1 Episode 5 The Relation-Ships We Sink Pt.3In the meantime is yet another brainchild of Patrick Curly Loxx Gaynor that is written, recorded and produced by him. With this program, he attempts to fill the void left when #stiritup is on break for its next episode. Going back to his original concept, it is a parody of a radio show centered around the satirical discussion of serious social topics that affect the average person and their daily life.
Today's topic in episode 5 entitled (The relation- ships we sink p 3) is the continuation episode 3 which is centered around the demise of relationships and how everything is connected to...2020-04-0757 min
In The Mean Time - Radio ShowIn The Mean Time - Radio Show | Season 1 | Episode 4 | The Relation-Ships We Sink Pt.2 | CurlyLoxxIn the meantime is yet another brainchild of Patrick Curly Loxx Gaynor that is written and recorded and also produced by him. With this program, he attempts to fill the void left when #stiritup is on break for its next episode. Going back to his original concept, it is a parody of a radio show centered around the satirical discussion of serious social topics that affect the average person and their daily life. Today's topic in episode 4 entitled (The relation- ships we sink p 2) is the continuation episode 3 which is centered around the recent and not so recent upsurge of...2020-02-1748 minIn The Mean Time - Radio ShowIn The Mean Time - Radio Show | Season 1 | Episode 3 | The Relationship We Sink | CurlyLoxxIn the meantime is yet another brainchild of Patrick Curly loxx Gaynor that is written and recorded by him. With this program, he attempts to fill the void left when #stiritup is on break for its next episode. Going back to his original concept , it is parody of a radio show centered around the satirical discussion of serious social topics that affects the average person and their daily life. Today's topic in episode 3 entitled (The relation- ships we sink) is centered around the recent and not so recent upsurge of violence against women in Jamaica and the world. Patrick address...2020-01-2346 min