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Homeopathy Is Changing LivesEP75: Gordon Sambidge and Wren Lloyd – The Transformation of the HomeopathSummary In this conversation, Wren Lloyd and Gordon Sambidge explore the transformative journey of becoming a homeopath, discussing the intricate relationship between fungi, metal detoxification, and personal growth. They emphasize the importance of client relationships, environmental health, and the impact of remedies like PolyFungi Plus. The dialogue also touches on the challenges and rewards of practicing homeopathy, including the emotional and energetic aspects of healing, and the question of retirement in the field. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the integration of traditional and complementary medicine, particularly focusing on homeopathy. They share personal experiences and insights o...
2025-12-0149 min
Synthesized SunsetsSummer 2025 Season Finale w/ Trevor Waldorf and Dylan O'NealWe brought back friends of the podcast Dylan O’Neal and Trevor Waldorf for more of a book club style informal conversation discussing some books and stories with a bit of a loose Halloween theme as we recorded this episode a few days before Halloween. We discussed the novel “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Ray Bradbury, and short stories “All Summer in a Day,” also by Bradbury, “Mountain” and “Cannonball” by Cixin Liu, as well as “Mono no Aware” by Ken Liu.In the backstage portion of the podcast, we discuss Kevin’s article Cixin Liu’s Paracosmal Worlds as wel...
2025-11-181h 52
Synthesized SunsetsXXIII: Writing Realistic Children w/ Dylan O'NealThis week we talked to Dylan O’Neal, author of the first short story submission accepted by Synthesized Sunsets, Snowlight. In addition to the story, we discussed what got him into writing, how to write compelling children in stories, lucid dreaming, Game of Thrones, and the book he is working on currently, “Orange Sky, Dark Sun”.Similar to the last couple episodes this one was recorded a long time ago, but in the backstage portion was recorded more recently we discussed Kevin’s recent article in Republic of Letters, “Ah, The Nerdish Joys Of Quizbowl.”We hope you...
2025-10-131h 41
Synthesized SunsetsXXII: Sinopticon and the World of Wǎngwén w/ Xueting Christine NiThis week on the podcast we had on Xueting Christine Ni, an independent researcher of Chinese culture who is most famous for her collections Sinopticon and Sinophagia (which focus on Chinese science fiction and Chinese horror, respectively), as well as her nonfiction writings on Chinese mythology. We spent a bit of time talking about the stories in those two collections, as well as the wide world of Chinese web fiction (wǎngwén) and the implications that it has for China and the rest of the world.This episode was recorded quite a long time ago, but th...
2025-09-161h 26
The RantFriends of the Rant podcast | Carolina Indie Fest performers Boom Unit Brass Band & the Corey Stevenson BandGordon interviews members of the Boom Unit Brass Band (Raleigh, NC) and the Corey Stevenson Band (Greenville, SC).
Boom Unit will perform at Carolina Indie Fest at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 27. Corey Stevenson plays at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 26.
Carolina Indie Fest will be held on September 26 and 27 at Hugger Mugger Brewing, 229 Wicker St. in downtown Sanford. For more information, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.
2025-09-151h 28The RantFriends of the Rant podcast | Carolina Indie Fest performers the Pinkerton Raid & PageantGordon interviews Carolina Indie Fest performers the Pinkerton Raid (Durham, NC) and Pageant (High Point, NC). For more information about Carolina Indie Fest, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.
2025-09-081h 15The RantFriends of The Rant podcast | Carolina Indie Fest performers Pablo Atlas & the Dapper ConspiracyGordon interviews Greenville, S.C. folk band Pablo Atlas and Raleigh's the Dapper Conspiracy, who play a mix of Americana, folk, rock and more. The Dapper Conspiracy will play Carolina Indie Fest at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26, and Pablo Atlas plays at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 27. For more information about Carolina Indie Fest, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.
2025-09-0144 min
Synthesized SunsetsXXI: Is Sci-fi Suffering from Success? w/Lillian Wang SelonickWe were super excited to talk to science fiction writer and fellow Substacker Lillian Wang Selonick. We discuss some topics from her essays on the value of Worldbuilding, the adoption of sci-fi tropes in literary books, what is meant by the term speculative fiction, Death’s End, Philip K. Dick, and more.Apologies for the long delay between episodes. We recorded this episode about three weeks ago, but due to going to Worldcon, Gordon getting sick (twice!), and Kevin going on vacation it took a while to publish. In the backstage portion, we talk about our experience at...
2025-09-011h 47The RantFriends of the Rant podcast | Carolina Indie Fest performers Sxvxnt & Jack the RadioGordon interviews Charleston-based rapper Sxvxnt, as well as George Hage, frontman of Raleigh-based roots rockers Jack the Radio. Both Sxvxnt and Jack the Radio will perform at Carolina Indie Fest on September 26 and 27 at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford. For more information about Carolina Indie Fest, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.
2025-08-251h 01
Synthesized SunsetsSPRING 2025 FINALE: ONE YEAR OF SYNTHESIZED SUNSETSToday marks exactly one year since the first post on Synthesized Sunsets. To celebrate the occasion, Gordon and Kevin take a look back at how it all began. We also discuss Kevin’s recent article, “Shunrō Oshikawa, ChatGPT, and the Birth of the "Pre-Translator"”, as well as its follow-up post and the ways in which AI translation might (or might not) pave the way for a utopian multilingual Internet future. It’s been a great season at Synthesized Sunsets, and we thank you all for reading! We’ll see you next season for the Hugo Awards!!TI...
2025-07-1658 min
Synthesized SunsetsXVIII: Chinese Sci-Fi Fandom w/ Regina Kanyu WangThis week we hosted Regina Kanyu Wang, an award-winning writer and editor of Chinese science fiction. In 2022, she co-edited The Way Spring Arrives, a pioneering collection of stories from Chinese female and non-binary authors. We were super excited to have someone from the scene help us develop our thoughts about Chinese science fiction, which eventually turned into Kevin’s article “Golden Age Science Fiction is Being Reborn… in China?”.In this episode, we discuss Regina’s curatorial approach, the differences between America and China, and what it’s like to be a sci-fi fan outside of the Anglosphere...
2025-06-031h 35The RantFriends of the Rant podcast | Carolina Indie Fest performers the Great IndoorsGordon interviews Carolina Indie Fest performers the Great Indoors, who hail from Wilmington.
Carolina Indie Fest is set for May 23 and 24 at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford. For more information, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.
2025-05-2037 min
Synthesized SunsetsXVI: The Art of the Tale w/ Naomi KanakiaThis week we hosted Naomi Kanakia, a literary critic who writes about the health of the prestige publishing ecosystem and the value of reading the Great Books on her Substack Woman of Letters. She is also an accomplished speculative fiction author, with stories published in major outlets like Clarkesworld and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction.Our discussion focused on the short story as a form, both in general and within the context of speculative fiction. We also discussed sentimentality in literature, the surprisingly messy origins of the novel, and, of course, Scott Alexander. ...
2025-05-201h 20The RantFriends of the Rant podcast | Carolina Indie Fest performers Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers and the Cliff Wheeler BandGordon interviews Derrick Dove of Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers and Cliff and Garrett Wheeler of the Cliff Wheeler Band. Both are slated to perform at Carolina Indie Fest on May 23 and 24 at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford. For more information visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.
2025-05-131h 22The RantFriends of the Rant Podcast | Carolina Indie Fest performers Heavy Denim and Nor'Easter Tippers & PypesGordon interviews Carolina Indie Fest performers Heavy Denim (Durham, NC) and Nor'Easter Tippers & Pypes (Central NC) ahead of Carolina Indie Fest at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford on May 23-24. For more information about Carolina Indie Fest, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.
2025-05-051h 03The RantFriends of the Rant podcast | Indie Fest performers La Unica and Droze & the DriftGordon interviews Carolina Indie Fest performers La Unica (Washington, D.C.) and Droze & the Drift (Charleston, S.C.). Both will take the stage at the event, set for May 23 and 24 at Hugger Mugger Brewing at 229 Carthage St. in downtown Sanford. For more information, visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.
2025-04-2857 min
Synthesized SunsetsXV: Brandon Sanderson & the Future of AI Writing w/ Merrick + RajThis week we got together with friend of the pod Merrick and friend of the friend of the pod to discuss Brandon Sanderson’s The Stormlight Archive. Along the way we had some pretty interesting speculation about the future of algorithms, AI writing, and open-source software. I personally think that this was the most interesting episode we have ever done content-wise, so I would encourage you to give it a listen! We’ll see you all with a fresh season next week.Thanks for listening!TIMESTAMPS00:00:12 - Intro00:00:38 - The group trie...
2025-04-261h 36The RantFriends of the Rant podcast | Carolina Indie Fest artists Paper Rabbit & Lipbone ReddingGordon talks with Syracuse, New York's Paper Rabbit and North Carolina's Lipbone Redding about their upcoming performances at Carolina Indie Fest, set for May 23 and 24 at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford. For more information visit www.carolinaindiefest.net.
2025-04-211h 07
Synthesized SunsetsEpisode XIV: Building a More Ambitious Social Network w/ Visakan VeerasamyThis week just Kevin (no Gordon) talked with internet theorist, writer, and owner of Kevin’s favorite twitter account Visakan Veerasamy. We talk about Visa’s work in building a worldwide social network of friendly ambitious nerds, Sci-Fi’s themes and ideas being stuck in the past, and some current uses of LLM’s.Thanks for listening!EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:0:12 - Introduction and discussion of Visa’s “50 year plan for a global nerd network”6:56 - Explaining this Dominos Image10:26 - People are remarkably unambitious in their social networks14:58 - H...
2025-04-051h 01
Synthesized SunsetsXIII: Eras of Pokémon Fanfiction w/ ButterfreeThis week we talked to Butterfree, an Icelandic author of several works of speculative Pokémon fanfiction and the longtime webmaster of Kevin’s favorite Pokémon website The Cave of Dragonflies. We also discussed Morphic, a fanfic about Pokémon-human hybrids that Butterfree wrote as an edgy teen, as well as what is was like to grow up in the heyday of Pokémon fansites. And, of course, the MARQUEE OF DOOM.In this edition of Synthesized Sunsets Backstage, we discuss Gordon’s debut short story “Unfit for Human Perception”, the argument of psychophysical harmony, the mind-body pr...
2025-03-2854 min
How I Wrote ThisEp. 17 Canary Categories with Ayelet Israeli and Eric AndersonEvery business knows that customers who spend more in the past usually spend more in the future. But what if there are some products for which the opposite is true? That is, seeing a customer buy one of these categories means they are less–not more–likely to return to you. JMR Co-editor Brett Gordon speaks with Ayelet Israeli (HBS) and Eric Anderson (Kellogg) to learn about “canary categories,” as in “canary in a coalmine,” which predict exactly this type of behavior. Tune in to learn more about how the authors navigated a complex revision journey.
2025-03-1048 min
The RAG Podcast - Recruitment Agency Growth PodcastSeason 8 | Ep21 Lloyd Gordon: Merging 2 rec firms with 100+ staff into one unified teamIn 2022, Lloyd Gordon had just acquired Cognitive Group, bringing his team to over 100 people.Over the past 3 years, he has had the challenge of successfully integrating the two businesses.On this week’s episode of The RAG Podcast, I am joined for the fourth time by Lloyd, CEO of Focus Cloud Group, and this time we discussed:The challenges of merging two teams, cultures, and leadership styles.How to unify systems, processes, and back-office functions.The mistakes made along the way and the lessons learned.What’s next as Lloyd sets his sights on furt...
2025-03-051h 15
Synthesized SunsetsXI: South Asian Speculative Fiction w/ Gautam BhatiaThis week we talked to Gautam Bhatia, the coordinating editor of speculative fiction magazine Strange Horizons and an advocate for South Asian speculative fiction right here on Substack (Words for Worlds). We discussed his latest novel The Sentence, the state of South Asian science fiction, and the tension between movements on the periphery of science fiction and its mainstream institutions. Oh, and fanfiction.This season will bring a second segment to the show: Synthesized Sunsets Backstage. In this more casual segment, Gordon and myself will unpack the main part of the episode and also discuss the most...
2025-02-201h 02
Synthesized SunsetsWINTER 2025: SEASON INTROWelcome to the third season of Synthesized Sunsets: a seasonal magazine about speculative fiction and the future of pop! This winter, the mag will get properly into full swing: we’ll be starting a regular update schedule (posts every Thursday and the occasional Monday), hosting trivia for paid subscribers, and writing original fiction.This issue is all about purgatory. Think liminal spaces, the afterlife, and spaces outside of time. Liminality is a pet fascination for many Internet enthusiasts, and I am no exception. I like how liminality can be found in settings that are both ethereal and mu...
2025-02-1146 min
Synthesized SunsetsX: Eras of Fantasy and Satire w/ Clifford Stumme (Past the Dragon)This week we talked to fellow fantasy Substacker Clifford Stumme (Past the Dragon) about his essay “The 8 Eras of Fantasy Literature” and how fantasy can enrich our lives beyond simple hedonistic entertainment. We also talk a lot about Ursula K. Le Guin, especially her novel The Beginning Place. And we poke some fun at both anime and romantasy (but hey, Gordon gave Fourth Wing three stars). Check it out now!We messed around with the audio a bit for this episode, so if it sounds weird we apologize!! Also this is a re-upload because the original only had...
2025-02-031h 08The RantFriends of the Rant Podcast - January 18, 2025Gordon, Billy and Richard talk Mexican restaurants, the public school funding debate, and snow days. Happy 2025!
2025-01-1842 min
Synthesized SunsetsVIII: Density, Devotion, and Disintegration in "The Book of the New Sun" w/ Henry HaleThis week we sat down with our friend Henry Hale, who made the case for his favorite science fiction novel: Gene Wolfe’s The Book of the New Sun. Along the way, we talked about which sci-fi will be remembered, why some fantasy worlds feel “dense”, what gives Catholic its enduring power, and the disintegration of the self. Check it out!For further context, check out Kevin’s recent article: Gene Wolfe’s ‘The Book of the New Sun’ and the Quest for Timeless Sci-Fi!EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00:27 - What causes sci-fi works to last and what...
2025-01-1636 min
Synthesized SunsetsVI: Postmodernism & the Art of Shitposting w/ Ari SchwartzNote: This episode contains spoilers for the film Gattaca and the short story “Real Artists” by Ken Liu.This week we sat down with Ari Schwartz— a composer, harpist, and all-around experimental artist. We talk about Ari’s talent for shitposting as well as whether or not postmodernism has killed sincerity. And, of course, whether or not you would genetically engineer your kids. Find out who!EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00:28 - How has the romantic movement affected postmodernism?00:01:38 - The challenges of conveying sincerity during postmodernity00:06:48 - Ari's attempts to make high art...
2024-12-191h 05
Synthesized SunsetsII: Disintegration of the Modern Media Landscape w/ Merrick OhataLots of changes to the podcast coming down the pipe! We now have a permanent co-host: Gordon Anderson. You can find him at Gordon on Substack! This week we sat down with composer and ML researcher Merrick Ohata to talk about the atomization of media, the AI-ification of media, and the benefits of lying to children. While this conversation kinda goes all over the place, we think there are some real gems in here. We hope you do, too. Thanks for listening!EPISODE TIMESTAMPS00:00:12 - Episode Start00:00:51 - How has the media landscape...
2024-11-051h 22
Synthesized SunsetsI: Climate Fiction w/ Isaac OlsonYep, you heard that right— Synthesized Sunsets is starting a podcast! We are still experimenting with the format, so please forgive us for any growing pains. Future episodes will feature my co-host Gordon, as well as better audio quality.Our guest this week is Isaac Olson, who is (fittingly) studying oceanography and science communication at the University of Washington. We will be talking about Isaac’s guest article, which you can find here. In general, this podcast will be discussing the role of climate fiction, striking the right balance between optimism and pessimism, romantic art, and...
2024-10-311h 16The RantFriends of the Rant Podcast | Indie Fest veteran Cliff WheelerGordon welcomes Cliff Wheeler back to the podcast to talk about what he's been up to over the past year, as well as the ways Carolina Indie Fest has evolved over the years. The Cliff Wheeler Band headlines night one of Indie Fest on Friday, September 20 at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford.
2024-09-1130 minThe RantFriends of The Rant Podcast | The month in local government: Library bonds, guns at the polls & moreGordon and Richard review the month in local government for Sanford and Lee County. Topics include bond financing for a new library, guns at the polls, proposed housing and commercial developments, and the start of the new school year.
2024-09-0834 minThe RantFriends of the Rant Podcast | Indie Fest performers BombadilGordon interviews Durham, North Carolina's Bombadil, a folk rock/Americana act who headline night two of Carolina Indie Fest at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford on Saturday, September 21.
2024-09-0324 min
More Movies Please!Flash Gordon: AH-AAAAAAHHHH!Send us a textOn the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are traveling through space to save the universe from the dreaded Emperor Ming. We watched the 1980 film from Mike Hodges, Flash Gordon.What do a former football player, a Swedish knight who challenges Death to a chess match, and a fiddler on the roof all have in common? They’re all in this absolutely bonkers B-movie!I don’t want to give too much of this one away. Rest assured, though, that watching this film at the right time in one’s life...
2024-07-0833 minThe RantFriends of the Rant | Indie Fest performers Jive Talk & Tuatha DeaGordon talks with Carolina Indie Fest performers Jive Talk (Nashville synth-driven alt rock) and Tuatha Dea (progressive rock from Asheville mixing Celtic and Appalachian sounds), completing the Friends of the Rant podcast's Spring 2024 artist interview series. Tune in to get familiar with these bands, and come out on May 10 and 11 to Carolina Indie Fest at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford.
2024-05-031h 02The RantFriends of the Rant | Indie Fest bands Julia and Blue CactusOn the Friends of the Rant podcast, Gordon interviews Indie Fest performers Julia, an "intergalactic funk" band from Raleigh, and Chapel Hill's Blue Cactus, who play a strain of Americana that brings together country, psychedelia and 70s pop.
Julia plays Carolina Indie Fest at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, and Blue Cactus plays at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, May 10.
2024-04-2653 minThe RantFriends of the Rant | Indie Fest performers Chris McGinnis and PalefaceOn this week’s Friends of the Rant podcast, Gordon interviews Asheville’s Chris McGinnis, whose music has been described as “Appalachian absurdity for the 21st Century,” as well as Paleface, whose career in the music industry goes back to the 1980s and who tours full time with his partner and drummer Mo. Both are slated to perform at Carolina Indie Fest at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford on May 10 and 11.
2024-04-1952 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Indie Fest bands Culper Ring and Gooseberry JamOn the Friends of the Rant podcast, Gordon interviews Indie Fest performers the Culper Ring, a self proclaimed “dad punk” band from Dallas, Texas with a knack for big hooks and shimmering production, as well as Greensboro’s the Gooseberry Jam, who present a “Southern fried taste of soul set to a backdrop of raw rock and roll.”
The Culper Ring plays Carolina Indie Fest at Hugger Mugger Brewing in downtown Sanford on Saturday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m., and the Gooseberry Jam headlines Friday night, May 10, at 8:45 p.m.
2024-04-131h 09
Whisky Unscripted PodcastS8 Episode 2 – Juliette Buchan of Glenallachie, Emma Anderson, Editor-in-Chief at Allt om Whisky + Whisky Labels and all the usual whisky chat and fun.!This episode is released on International Women’s Day 2024 and the 2 Gordon’s celebrate with interviews with Juliette Buchan of Glenallachie and Emma Anderson, Editor-in-Chief at Allt om Whisky, Sweden’s premier whisky magazine. The Gordons look at whether it is within the rules to put a geographical region on a Scotch whisky label that is not one of the official five regions. They look forward to the Speyside and Islay festivals and ahead of Glengoyne’s Casks Unlocked event, talk about the beauty of dunnage warehouses. Of course it wouldn’t be Whisky Unscripted without the usual challenges; You Have Arri...
2024-03-081h 05
Fearless Dentistry Podcast with Dr. John GordonDental Marketing Redefined with Michael Anderson's Strategies for Authentic Engagement and Lasting ImpressionsUnlock the transformative power of authenticity in your dental practice with the wisdom of Michael Anderson, the co-founder of Wonderist, a dental marketing agency, and Your Virtual Consult. This episode peels back the curtain on the game-changing strategies that can magnetize new patients to your door. We candidly discuss the shift from generic stock images to personalized content that truly resonates, and we dissect the art of niche marketing in dentistry, revealing how specificity can be your strongest asset.Venture with us into the realm of creating unforgettable dental experiences, where the scent of freshly baked cookies...
2024-02-2247 min
Keep HustlingVulnerability, Connection, and Hustle with Wessly Anderson In this episode, Aaron Gordon welcomes guest Wessly Anderson, exploring the importance of vulnerability, building deep relationships during tough times, and finding hope and hustle. They discuss Wessly's upbringing and the influence of his tough-minded father, emphasizing the value of quickly bouncing back after setbacks. The conversation delves into facing opposition, embracing authenticity, and overcoming adversity. Wessly shares his shift from personal gains to serving others, finding fulfillment, and maintaining a positive mindset even in challenging moments. He highlights the power of gratitude and staying authentic, emphasizing the necessity of vulnerability for connection and growth. They also...
2024-01-2537 min
Forbidden Realms With Gary AndersonBIGFOOT AND UFO REPORTS With Stan GordonStan Gordon was trained as an electronics technician who specialized in radio communications. He worked in the advanced consumer electronics sales field for over forty years. Stan has been researching UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, and other mysterious events in Pennsylvania since 1959. Since then, he has been involved with the investigation of thousands of unusual incidents. For many years, Stan led teams of scientists, engineers, and research specialists to investigate mysterious occurrences across Pennsylvania. He is the primary investigator of the 1965 UFO crash incident that occurred near Kecksburg, PA. Stan has been taking calls on UFO sightings and other strange reports...
2024-01-041h 05Forbidden Realms With Gary AndersonBIGFOOT AND UFO REPORTS With Stan GordonStan Gordon was trained as an electronics technician who specialized in radio communications. He worked in the advanced consumer electronics sales field for over forty years. Stan has been researching UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, and other mysterious events in Pennsylvania since 1959. Since then, he has been involved with the investigation of thousands of unusual incidents. For many years, Stan led teams of scientists, engineers, and research specialists to investigate mysterious occurrences across Pennsylvania. He is the primary investigator of the 1965 UFO crash incident that occurred near Kecksburg, PA. Stan has been taking calls on UFO sightings and other strange reports...
2024-01-041h 05
The Principle PodcastBeing Engaged as a Father with Ken GordonPrinciple Season 2 Ep 45 :Ken Gordon speaks on the responsibility of men during and after divorce, the power of a father's love for his children, and the importance of the engagement of a father. Ken is an advocate for men and an advocate for fathers.FIND KEN HERE: https://www.dadsoffaith.com/- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/EksAyn/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/eksayn_anderson/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/eksayn/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/eksayn Get my book! https://www.amazon.com/What-Want-Children-Know-Before/dp/0990395219/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P0K3R788DSIN&keywords=what+i+want+to+know+...
2023-09-1539 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Oort PatrolWhat happens when a Friend of The Rant is an actual member of The Rant? Possibly nothing. Possibly an implosion of the space-time continuum.
The Rant’s Gordon Anderson sits on the other side of the mic as he talks to Patty Kempton about his band Oort Patrol, their music and their upcoming appearance at Carolina Indie Fest at Hugger Mugger Brewing on Sept. 30.
2023-09-0827 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Indie Fest 2023 - Reese McHenry, Cliff Wheeler BandAhead of the annual Carolina Indie Fest at Hugger Mugger Brewing (Sept. 29-30), The Rant’s Gordon Anderson interviews artists Reese McHenry, a garage rocker with a monster of a voice from the Triangle, and Lee County's own Cliff and Garret Wheeler of the Cliff Wheeler band.
2023-08-2253 min
The ExhibitUND s3e7: 1 x 1 with 2023 NBA Champ, Nuggets F Aaron GordonEmmy and NABJ awarded veteran journalist and CBS Sports Senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson hosts an exclusive interview with 2023 Denver Nuggets NBA Champion Aaron Gordon form his summertime abode in Malaga, Spain.Gordon opens up about life after winning the trophy; Anderson confesses she predicted the Miami Heat to win. Gordon shares how deference to Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray blossomed his game in Denver, he reveals not knowing the fundamentals of the game in Orlando with the Magic, to dropping a new album, his torment with misogyny in music, his philosophy on dating women and whether...
2023-08-1053 min
Graymalkin Lane the podcastFantastic Four: the World's Greatest Comic Magazine #3: When Strike These Sentinels! Featuring Gordon Purcell! With Daryl Lawrence and Rob Salerno!In the early 2000s, a tribute series to the Stan and Jack years on the FF was published, called the World's Greatest Comic Magazine! Dozens of creators participated... including Gordon Purcell! Chad is joined by Daryl Lawrence and Rob Salerno to interview Gordon about his incredible artistic career, then he delves in with us to explore an early X-Men adventure. Remember that time the X-Men kept a couple Sentinels in their basement and the FF wanted them?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-05-291h 25
Tom Anderson ShowTom Anderson Show Podcast (5-2-23) Hours 1&2HOUR 1Screenwriters go on strike / (AP) https://apnews.com/article/writers-strike-hollywood-wga-926179281803e10b1d501dcab93e305d?Illinois interstate pile up kills 6 people and over 30 people injured / (FOX News) https://www.foxnews.com/us/illinois-interstate-crash-involving-72-vehicles-leaves-six-dead-more-30-injured-horrificGordon Lightfoot / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/05/01/133464279/gordon-lightfoot-canadian-folk-legend-dies-at-84Supreme Court ethics are front and center Tuesday as the Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony from a variety of witnesses ranging from judicial ethics experts to a former attorney general in the George W. Bush administration / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/05/02/1173138576/supreme-court-ethics-hearingTed Cruz on...
2023-05-021h 25
The Settlement ProjectScholars Interview Series with Dr. Gordon Anderson - A Manifesto for an Integral SocietyIn this interview, Dr. Gordon Anderson discusses his newly published work, "Integral Society, Social Institutions and Individual Sovereignty". Dr. Anderson explains the proper levels and spheres for social institutions such that they strengthen human sovereinty and freedom. Special empahsis is placed on economic freedom that has been blocked by corrupt relationships between centralized banks and exploitive governments.
Visit us at the Settlement Project here.
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2022-12-1353 min
Our World Plainly SeenScholars Interview Series with Dr. Gordon Anderson - A Manifesto for an Integral SocietyIn this interview, Dr. Gordon Anderson discusses his newly published work, "Integral Society, Social Institutions and Individual Sovereignty". Dr. Anderson explains the proper levels and spheres for social institutions such that they strengthen human sovereinty and freedom. Special empahsis is placed on economic freedom that has been blocked by corrupt relationships between centralized banks and exploitive governments.
Visit us at Twelve Gates Foundation
Podcast transcript available here
2022-12-1053 min
Professors World Peace AcademyScholars Interview Series with Dr. Gordon Anderson - A Manifesto for an Integral SocietyIn this interview, Dr. Gordon Anderson discusses his newly published work, "Integral Society, Social Institutions and Individual Sovereignty". Dr. Anderson explains the proper levels and spheres for social institutions such that they strengthen human sovereinty and freedom. Special empahsis is placed on economic freedom that has been blocked by corrupt relationships between centralized banks and exploitive governments.
Visit us at Professor's World Peace Academy here
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2022-12-0853 min
K8lyn Cracks The Code18. Tips To Keep A Positive Mindset ft. Jon GordonMindset is everything. The quality of your life is based on the quality of your thoughts. To change your life, you must first change your perspective. I am breaking down how I stay in a positive mindset plus you hear from Jon Gordon who is going to leave you feeling so inspired on how to create a beautiful life from the inside out. I hope this episode leaves you inspired and ready to make a change in your life.Jon Gordon-https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/JonGordon11?ref...
2022-11-0750 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Indie Fest bands Crystal Bright & the Silver Hands and Oort PatrolCrystal Bright and the Silver Hands will headline day two of this weekend's Carolina Indie Fest with a variety of European and American world music influences, instruments including accordion, piano, and musical saw, and soaring operatic vocals. Oort Patrol is fronted by Rant co-founder and known criminal trash Gordon Anderson.
2022-09-1953 minThe RantFriends of The Rant: Cliff Wheeler talks Indie Fest; we talk N.C. Press awardsMusician Cliff Wheeler returns to talk about the return of Carolina Indie Fest and his involvement in bringing it back, and hosts Billy and Gordon talk about their return to the North Carolina Press Association awards banquet.
2022-08-2642 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Sanford Spinners coach Jeremy Palme talks Season 2Sanford Spinners head coach Jeremy Palme joins us to talk about Season 2 of the Sanford Spinners, and hosts Gordon and Billy talk about this week's big news regarding the Prince Down Town motel.
2022-06-2445 min
Just Go Grind#323: Jonathan Anderson of Candu, on Problem Identification, Multiple Product Hunt Launches, and the Power of No-CodeJonathan Anderson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Candu, the first no-code web builder for existing SaaS products. Candu is building a better way to activate users and release new features. The simple, drag-and-drop UI Editor empowers product and customer teams to create UI themselves, saving developer time and trimming technical debt. Unlike guide products, Candu enables customers to change the UI itself to drive user engagement. SaaS teams win when in-app experiences help users to adopt the features that ultimately help them do their jobs. That's why Candu gives customers the tools and analytics they need...
2022-03-1424 min
Forbidden Realms With Gary AndersonUFO'S AND CRYPTIDS With Stan GordonStan Gordon was trained as an electronics technician who specialized in radio communications. Stan has been researching UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, and other mysterious events in Pennsylvania since 1959. Since then, he has been involved with the investigation of thousands of unusual incidents. For many years, Stan led teams of scientists, engineers, and research specialists to investigate mysterious occurrences across Pennsylvania. He is the primary investigator of the 1965 UFO crash incident that occurred near Kecksburg, PA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/night-dreams-talk-radio-with-gary-anderson--2788432/support.
2022-03-051h 32Forbidden Realms With Gary AndersonUFO'S AND CRYPTIDS With Stan GordonStan Gordon was trained as an electronics technician who specialized in radio communications. Stan has been researching UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, and other mysterious events in Pennsylvania since 1959. Since then, he has been involved with the investigation of thousands of unusual incidents. For many years, Stan led teams of scientists, engineers, and research specialists to investigate mysterious occurrences across Pennsylvania. He is the primary investigator of the 1965 UFO crash incident that occurred near Kecksburg, PA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/night-dreams-talk-radio-with-gary-anderson--2788432/support.
2022-03-051h 32
Knock Tales Whisky Podcast with Gordon BruceSteven Anderson, East Coast Cured, EdinburghFrom illicit home brewing in his teenage bedroom to converting the eaves of his family home into a makeshift curing chamber, Gordon meets an unstoppable maker in this month’s podcast: Steven Anderson of East Coast Cured. Having fallen in love with charcuterie in the South of France, this former brewer and distiller wondered why no one in Scotland was curing the nation’s world class meats to compete with continental makers.Alongside his wife Susie, he took the leap and founded his Leith based business in 2017, driven by a passion for experimentation, flavour and wanti...
2021-12-0132 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Movies, music and moreThe Friends of the Rant podcast returns with hosts Gordon Anderson and Billy Liggett talking about Squid Games, Many Saints of Newark, last month's Carolina Indie Fest and other local news stories of interest to your listening ears.
2021-10-2038 min
The Sharp Notes with Evan TothGordon Anderson Discusses His Record Label, Real Gone MusicMuch of the music we listen to today comes from different generations. It may be an old favorite like Led Zeppelin, or it might be a group that was under the radar for many years before finally having their hey-day long after they’d ceased to exist as a group, like Big Star. Behind the contemporary music scenes, there is a full-blown industry involved in keeping popular records in print and releasing albums that deserve a second chance.Meet Gordon Anderson who has spent much of his life doing both things. He was the co-founder of the ub...
2021-09-2037 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | CCH CEO Spencer Thomas on COVID and local health careCentral Carolina Hospital CEO Spencer Thomas joined The Rant podcast to talk about where the hospital is at with the recent COVID-19 surge, the status of CCH’s vaccination operation and what things look like going forward.
Your hosts also talk about the 10th anniversary of the April 16, 2011, tornado; the housing market and Gordon's messed up dream.
2021-03-3151 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Margaret Murchison and Gordon's Oxygen appearanceFriend of the Rant Margaret Murchison returns to talk about CCCC's Black Lives Matter scholarship, and the Rant talks about Gordon's appearance on the Oxygen "murder show," Killer Motive.
2021-03-2050 min
Forbidden Realms With Gary AndersonMarch.4/21 UFO's And Monsters With Stan GordonStan Gordon on UFO's & Cryptids. Lets find out more about them!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/night-dreams-talk-radio-with-gary-anderson--2788432/support.
2021-03-051h 01Forbidden Realms With Gary AndersonMarch.4/21 UFO's And Monsters With Stan GordonStan Gordon on UFO's & Cryptids. Lets find out more about them!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/night-dreams-talk-radio-with-gary-anderson--2788432/support.
2021-03-051h 01
The Athletic Evolution PodcastGordon MacLelland (Working with Parents in Sport): Navigating the Parent & Coach Relationship.Gordon MacLelland set up ‘Working with Parents in Sport’ after 20 years as a teacher and as a coach to all age levels from 7 year olds to adults. He has a BA/Hons degree in Sports Science from University College Chester and a PGCE from Lancaster University. He is a qualified teacher and has been Director of Sport at an independent prep school in the UK for the last 13 years. He has worked in schools in both the UK and New Zealand for the last 16 years. He is the author of three books, ‘Two Hats’ – a book for parent coaches who are coa...
2021-02-1946 min
Speak The Speech by Bell ShakespeareS1 Ep10: Harriet Gordon-AndersonHamlet from Hamlet Act 3, Scene 1 performed by Harriet Gordon-Anderson
Harriet Gordon-Anderson joins James to perform and unpack arguably the most famous speech in all of Shakespeare’s oeuvre from Act 3, Scene 1 of Hamlet: “To be, or not to be”. They delve into the world of Hamlet, pulling apart the character’s motivations, how the play’s gender politics play out in the 21st century and how Shakespeare’s language so perfectly encapsulates our emotions and experiences. Harriet Gordon-Anderson is an actor who has appeared for Bell Shakespeare in The Miser (2019) and Hamlet (2020). She returns to the stage in 2021 to re...
2020-12-0140 min
Forbidden Realms With Gary AndersonNov. 19/20 - Bigfoot And UFO's with Stan GordonStan Gordon Is back on! We will be talking Bigfoot and Ufo's!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/night-dreams-talk-radio-with-gary-anderson--2788432/support.
2020-11-202h 01Forbidden Realms With Gary AndersonNov. 19/20 - Bigfoot And UFO's with Stan GordonStan Gordon Is back on! We will be talking Bigfoot and Ufo's!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/night-dreams-talk-radio-with-gary-anderson--2788432/support.
2020-11-202h 01
KPFTOJA conversation on USPS with Jamie Partridge and Gordon AndersonThe United States Postal Service(USPS) has existed since 1775 and the first Postmaster General was Benjamin Franklin. The USPS aka the Post Office, delivers over 48% of all the mail in the world; it has a fleet of over 228,000 vehicles; processes and delivers 182 million pieces of first class mail daily (~20M/hour); for $.55 you can send a letter to anywhere in the USA; it employs over 600,000 people (497K career/136K contract ~2019), generates $236M in revenue per day and costs the American taxpayer ZERO $. Gordon Anderson is a retired postal worker with 37 years as a letter carrier in Houston, Texas and...
2020-11-0358 min
The ExhibitEpisode 3: Aaron Gordon, Jarvis Landry, 'That Boy Funny'On this episode Anderson is joined by Magic Forward Aaron Gordon who talks about dropping his latest video and track 'Level Up' and shares poetry on this show which he's never shared out loud with anyone on his feelings about how people of color are treated by police. Gordon also shares thoughts about his future in Orlando and whether trade rumors bothered him. Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry stops by to talk about the Browns 3-1 start and instagram star comedian "That Boy Funny' rips this week's headlines in the news.
2020-10-0938 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Our friends from Boys & Girls Clubs of Central CarolinaJaslyn Walker, Bob Bridwell and Meg Moss — representing Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina — join Friends of The Rant to talk about fundraising for their nonprofit (including an upcoming golf tournament) and the impact the organization has on the community, especially during the pandemic.
Hosts Gordon Anderson and Billy Liggett also share drive-in movie memories and talk local headlines.
2020-09-2649 minThe RantFriends of the Rant | Tina Gross and local fall agritourismTina Gross, co-owner of Gross Farms in Sanford, joins the podcast to talk about Gross Farms' fall offerings — the annual corn maze and pumpkin-picking — and the importance of agritourism for the state's economy.
2020-09-1847 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Bob Joyce and Sanford's extraordinary growthBob Joyce, economic development executive director for the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, talks about the state of the economy in Sanford and much more. Hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens also share their 9/11 memories.
2020-09-1252 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Sept. 5, 2020No guest and an abbreviated episode this week — still a fun time had by all (and a look back at a classic Rant radio skit involving Jon and a Vince Gill concert from nine years ago). Enjoy!
2020-09-0533 minForbidden Realms With Gary AndersonAug. 27/20 - UFO's with Stan GordonStan Gordon was the primary investigator of the 1965 UFO crash incident that occurred near Kecksburg PA. It's going to be a show you won't want to miss!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/night-dreams-talk-radio-with-gary-anderson--2788432/support.
2020-08-282h 30Forbidden Realms With Gary AndersonAug. 27/20 - UFO's with Stan GordonStan Gordon was the primary investigator of the 1965 UFO crash incident that occurred near Kecksburg PA. It's going to be a show you won't want to miss!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/night-dreams-talk-radio-with-gary-anderson--2788432/support.
2020-08-282h 30The RantFriends of The Rant | Susan Keller and the proposed Sanford sports complexSusan Weber, co-chair of the Lee Grow Play Succeed campaign to pass a bond in November to fund a multi-million dollar sports complex in Sanford, joins The Rant to talk about plans for the complex, the upcoming bond referendum and what a complex could mean for Sanford's future. Hosted by Gordon Anderson, Jonathan Owens and Billy Liggett.
2020-08-2846 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Lisa Mathis and Brandon Jones talk DOT and road projectsLisa Mathis from the North Carolina Board of Transportation and engineer Brandon Jones from NCDOT Division 8 join The Rant to talk about road projects in and around Lee County and to share a little highway trivia.
2020-08-2153 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Ricky Secor and a different start to the school yearRicky Secor, the principal at Broadway Elementary School for the past four years, talks about the preparations he and his faculty have taken to start the 2020-2021 school year — which begins Monday with online classes. Hosted by Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens.
2020-08-1448 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Beth List and everything you ever wanted to know about librariesBeth List, the director of library services for the Lee County Library, talks about how they've adapted to the pandemic to continue to offer books, internet and other services to the community. She also answers questions we all want to know about the library (Dewey Decimal system, anyone?) and shares updates on upcoming events.
The Rant also discusses the most recent edition of The Rant Monthly, the demolition of a historic home on Hillcrest Drive and more.
2020-08-071h 08The RantFriends of The Rant | WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler, Scott MasonScott Mason, known throughout North Carolina as the Tar Heel Traveler on WRAL, joins The Rant to talk about his career, what goes into making a Tar Heel Traveler segment and why The Rant was on his radar.
2020-07-281h 06The RantFriends of The Rant | Laura Brummett talks journalism and college in the pandemic eraSanford native, UNC senior and Rant contributor Laura Brummett joins The Rant's Friends of The Rant podcast to talk about her passion for journalism and college life during the pandemic. Hosted by Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens.
2020-07-2354 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Ari Wright Thompson talks racism, making a differenceIn the July 2020 edition of The Rant Monthly, Morehouse College student and Southern Lee grad Ari Wright Thompson wrote about his experience growing up in Sanford and racism he faced. Ari talks goes into more detail for the podcast and talks about how studying political science and law will make him a better advocate.
2020-07-1452 min
The RantFriends of The Rant | Cardinal & Pine’s Billy Ball on the state of journalismCardinal & Pine managing editor Billy Ball (formerly a writer for The Sanford Herald), talks to The Rant about starting a news site from scratch, the state of journalism today and how his site has covered COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter protests in North Carolina. Hosted by Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens.
2020-06-1755 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Our old newspapering days and ukulele coversThe Friends of The Rant podcast had a little bit of everything this week. Hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens relive their newspaper days, discuss local news regarding COVID-19 and controversial commissioners and share a ukulele cover of an Oort Patrol tune performed by a 10-year-old girl. Fun times were had by all. Thanks for listening.
2020-06-1252 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Jimmy Randolph talks big job announcementsSanford Area Growth Alliance Existing Industry Development Manager Jimmy Randolph joins the Friends of The Rant podcast to talk about the recent announcement of clothing manufacturer Through6 coming to Sanford and other recent big job announcements made in the past six months.
Hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens also talk ukuleles and post-WWII Germany.
2020-05-2943 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Newspaper columns and conspiracy theoriesFriends of The Rant hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens talk about current COVID-19 conspiracies, the columns they wrote for the most recent edition of The Rant Monthly and Billy’s childhood friend who smoked in the fourth grade.
2020-05-0833 minThe RantFriends of The Rant | Ben Brown talks about his Tourette's Podcast and musicThe Friends of The Rant podcast returns this week with longtime “friend of The Rant,” Ben Brown, creator of our theme music, and host of the national – and international – “Tourettes Podcast”. Hosts Gordon Anderson, Billy Liggett and Jonathan Owens talk about his podcast(s), time travel and the most recent edition of The Rant Monthly.
2020-05-0352 min
Townhead Church Service PodcastsGordon Anderson at Bible Teaching 6th OctoberGordon Anderson at Bible Teaching 6th October 2019
2019-10-2130 min
I Found This Great BookTalma Gordon by Pauline Elizabeth HopkinsI talk about Pauline Hopkins' short story, Talma Gordon. Published in 1900, Talma Gordon is credited as the first published mystery by a black author. Learn more at www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com
2019-06-2506 min
I Found This Great BookTalma Gordon by Pauline Elizabeth HopkinsI talk about Pauline Hopkins' short story, Talma Gordon. Published in 1900, Talma Gordon is credited as the first published mystery by a black author. Learn more at www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com
2019-06-2506 min
Icon Fetch285 - Gordon Anderson of Real Gone Music - Ventures Christmas Album RemasteredA talk with the co-president of Real Gone Music, one of the finest reissue labels around.When you’re ranking the Best Christmas records of all time, The Ventures Christmas Album is definitely near the top of the list. Not only is it incredibly clever, the way the guys used current songs of the Sixties and morphed them into holiday classics, but it’s also a whole lotta fun to listen to.Real Gone Music has just reissued the classic album in remastered form, and for the first time, the set includes both the stereo version, and th...
2017-09-0516 min
MusicalWorld PodcastMW108 MICHAEL GORDON SHAPIRO – FEAST OF SNACKSMW108 MICHAEL GORDON SHAPIRO A FEAST OF SNACKS (with SHANNON MAHONEY, dir.) Michael Gordon Shapiro writes music for film, television, and video games in order to finance his musical theater habit. He has an expensive and underutilized degree in Cognitive Science from Carnegie Mellon, an M.A. in music composition from New York University, and a […]
2014-05-0136 min
MusicalWorld PodcastMW108 MICHAEL GORDON SHAPIRO – FEAST OF SNACKSMW108 MICHAEL GORDON SHAPIRO A FEAST OF SNACKS (with SHANNON MAHONEY, dir.) Michael Gordon Shapiro writes music for film, television, and video games in order to finance his musical theater habit. He has an expensive and underutilized degree in Cogniti...
2014-05-0100 minMusicalWorld PodcastMW108 MICHAEL GORDON SHAPIRO – FEAST OF SNACKSMW108 MICHAEL GORDON SHAPIRO A FEAST OF SNACKS (with SHANNON MAHONEY, dir.) Michael Gordon Shapiro writes music for film, television, and video games in order to finance his musical theater habit. He has an expensive and underutilized degree in Cognitive Science from Carnegie Mellon, an M.A. in music composition from New York University, and a […]
2014-05-0136 minMusicalWorld PodcastMW90 – ALAN GORDON & MARK SUTTON-SMITH – THE USUALMW90 - ALAN GORDON & MARK SUTTON-SMITH
THE USUAL: a musical love story
MARK SUTTON-SMITH & ALAN GORDON
On St. Patricks day I had the pleasure of speaking with Alan and Mark
about their musical, THE USUAL: a musical love story
It also just so happened to b
2012-03-2248 min