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Stories From Graceland PondMy Cherie Amour, Episode #77, Guest Sheri FlandersThis is the 77th edition of Stories From Graceland Pond. Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, at low power stations, WRHC-LP 107.6 FM Three Oaks, Michigan and WRHZ 93.5 Sawyer, Michigan. The show theme is My Cherie Amour (love stories for Valentines). Special guest, dyanmic and funny comedian, writer, Improv actor, and Second City teacher Cheri Flanders joins us to tell a love story and talk about writing, writing process, story telling, favorite writers, the songs with the name Sheri in them, and more. Shari starts at 8:50 -- Marijo O'Connell starts at 47:10 -- and gives us her thoughts on why...
2024-02-272h 07
Stories From Graceland PondReflections on Upcoming 2024, with Guest Author Robert Hudson, Episode #75This is the 75th Edition of Stories From Graceland Pond Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, January 9th, 2023, at lower powered stations, WRHC-LP 107.6 FM Three Oaks, Michigan and WRHZ 93.5 Sawyer, Michigan. The show theme is Reflections on Purpose for 2024 Special guest, author Robert Hudson joins us to talk about his new novel "The Beautiful Madness of Martin Bonham." Gregg Fraley and Robert talk about writing process, words like "theopoly," morality, story structure, and more. It gets deep. Interview starts at 4:00 in. Host Gregg Fraley is joined in-studio by Nina Alexandra for the introduction and commentary throughout. Nina talks about h...
2024-02-202h 00
Stories From Graceland PondIrish Stories, Episode #6 This is the 6th Edition of Stories From Graceland Pond Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at lower powered stations, WRHC-LP 107.6 FM Three Oaks, Michigan and WRHZ 93.5 Sawyer, Michigan. This recording contains the original cast of SFGP. No guests. The show theme is Irish Stories Slainte! Edition #6 is themed "Irish Stories" -- Stories about the old sod, being Irish, of Irish ethnicity, tall tales, fantasy, music, and of course, war. So, there are sad stories and songs of revolution in the mix. And, we'll have a bit of fun as well. After all, we're live on-air the eve...
2023-09-071h 57
Stories From Graceland PondHardest Lesson Ever Learned, Episode #57, Guests: Ada Cheng, Holly LinkThis is the 57th Edition of Stories From Graceland Pond Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, at lower powered stations, WRHC-LP 107.6 FM Three Oaks, Michigan and WRHZ 93.5 Sawyer, Michigan. The show theme is HARDEST LESSON I'VE LEARNED. Special guests Ada Cheng and Holly Link join the regular cast. We have a five-story two-hour journey, with music. It's a cliche, but it's true: The hardest lessons make the most incredible stories, so please don't let those experiences be in vain, listen to a very cool show. Host Gregg Fraley is joined in-studio by Nina Alexandra and Phil Th...
2023-09-012h 05
Stories From Graceland PondPlanes, Trains, and Automobiles, Episode #63 Janna Sobel Guest on Stories From Graceland PondThis is the 63rd Edition of Stories From Graceland Pond. Recorded LIVE on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 -- WRHC-LP 107.6 FM Three Oaks, Michigan and WRHZ 93.5 Sawyer, Michigan. Theme: Planes, Trains, and Automobile Stories With Special Guest Storyteller, Janna Sobel Janna Sobel is a teacher, facilitator, coach, and performer, and notably has taught storytelling at Second City in Chicago for many years. She's joined in this program by regular cast storytellers Mark Maguire, Doug Stevenson, and Marijo O'Connel in telling stories about travel and more. 00: Introduction with Gregg Fraley and Nina Alexandra
2023-08-282h 01
Stories From Graceland PondTipping Into Darkness, Episode #60 Westley Heine & Debra Sawyer guests 60th edition of Stories From Graceland Pond. Originally recorded on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 Show theme is Tipping Into Darkness Author/musician Westley Heine, and musician Debra Sawyer join our regular cast of Nina Burkhardt, Mark Maguire Doug Stevenson, and Marijo O'Connell for this show. Stories about that moment we all reach when you feel like you might lose it, or actually losing it. What's "it?" It could be your mind, a job, a relationship, joy, love, fear, etc. These will be dark stories with favorable resolutions. Westley talks about his new book Busking Blues, and his encounters with the mean street...
2023-08-182h 09
Stories From Graceland PondRobert Swan interviewed by Gregg Fraley, episode of 5 9 2017 Michiana Story HourRobert Swan was an actor, writer, and producer from Chicago who settled in southwest Michigan in his later years. He passed away on August 8th, 2023, and his friends and fans in Michiana will sorely miss his many contributions to the arts in our community. Stories From Graceland Pond host, Gregg Fraley, interviewed Robert for his old show Michiana Story Hour back in 2017. In this one-hour interview, Robert talks about his experiences working with Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper, and Barbara Hershey on the iconic sports film Hoosiers. Robert also shares stories of his role as a...
2023-08-0959 min
Stories From Graceland PondJoanna Trotter Tribute Show, Episode #55This special show departs from the standard format of Stories From Graceland Pond. We're honoring our fellow cast member who died suddenly in January 2023. Joanna Trotter was and will remain a treasured colleague in storytelling and a dear friend. We treasure her memory and the fine art she created with her writing and performances. This show features 11 storytellers who each provide a remembrance of Joanna. These are touching and deeply felt stories coming directly from the heart. And, it's celebratory, funny, sweet, and creative. Joanna appears,-- we took a clip from a previous show where she t...
2023-03-082h 53
Stories From Graceland PondReflections/Book Bans, Episode #50 Recorded Live on-air Tuesday, November 15, 2022, airing originallyh on WRHC-LP, Radio Harbor Country, Three Oaks, MI Edition #50 of "Stories From Graceland Pond." Theme: "Reflections & Book Bans" For two years, four storytellers and their host, Gregg Fraley, have shared their stories -- and souls -- with our audience. We are so grateful for their participation. Our featured story performers are Doug Stevenson, Joanna Trotter, Marijo O'Connell and Mark Maguire. We've explored 50 Themes, and the cast has prepared 50 original stories. Our 50th show will revisit the experience, and each of our stars will share their thoughts on the show's process and, Writing, Storytelling, Perfo...
2023-01-062h 00
Stories From Graceland PondWhere You Hang Your Hat, Episode #5 Recorded Live on-air Tuesday, March 2, 2021 WRHC-LP, Radio Harbor Country, Three Oaks, MI Edition #5 of "Stories From Graceland Pond." Theme: "Where You Hang Your Hat" -- Stories about home, temporary homes, unusual places you stopped over, and the kindness of strangers. As usual, the cast weighs in with their thoughts and stories. * Doug Stevenson relays two stories of exceptional hospitality in foreign lands (starts at the top of the show 3:45). * Joanna Trotter tells a tale of a very cool Van and a lonesome trek around Europe (starts at 34:25). * Mark Maguire talks about the various bars where he hung his hat, often illega...
2023-01-021h 59
Stories From Graceland PondHoliday Stories, Episode #52 Recoded live on December 13th, 2022 on WRHC-LP radio. Episode #52 of Stories From Graceland Pond with Host Gregg Fraley. Holidays are grand, and this season always brings a mix of emotions to the table. That's what makes for interesting stories. Hear Marijo O'Connell (starts at 4:30) she tells a story about the tree that was Way Too Big, Mark Maguire talks about his crazy process for hand-making Xmas cards (starts at 32:52). Doug Stevenson waxes on the role Christmas movies have inspired us, (starts at 1:03:40) and Joanna Trotter recounts a story about how God could be that bum on the corner begging for a qua...
2022-12-291h 49
Stories From Graceland PondBrushes With Greatness Stories, Episode #4Recorded on February 16, 2021 Theme: Brushes With Greatness Special Guest: Fred Rubin Fred Rubin opens the show with a story about a mega-celebrity -- Muhammad Ali, whom he met while working in Hollywood as a sitcom writer. It's a diamond story, so good. Joanna Trotter talks about meeting a certain comedian who did some strange things while in her presence. Tune in at 40 minutes in. Marijo O'Connell has a great story about a minor celebrity, who she calls Church Sarah, and the report relates to the hypocrisy of the Catholic church. Tune in at 1:14. ...
2022-12-172h 07
Stories From Graceland PondLove stories, Episode #3 This show was recorded on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at WRHC-LP, Radio Harbor Country This is Episode #3 Theme: LOVE. Stories for our LOVE SHOW from our cast of Storytellers: * Marijo O'Connell, has a story about young love, maybe even tragic young love. * Mark Maguire will muse on Venus and Mars, Cupid and Psyche, and that old bastard, St. Valentine. * Doug Stevenson, talking about how "Love Stinks" * Joanna Trotter, is going to talk about sex, but as always it won't be JUST about sex. * Musical clips from: Chet Baker, Rod Stewart, Van Morrison, Everything But the Girl, and the J. Geils Band.
2022-12-162h 01
Stories From Graceland PondNew Beginnings, Episode #1This is the very first episode of Stories From Graceland Pond. Episode #1's theme is "New Beginnings." It aired on WRHC on January 5, 2021. It introduces the cast that does written stories for the next two years. This pilot show features Marijo O'Connell telling a story about "Living By The Clock," which reflects on her teaching profession and how vaccines impacted her work. Mark Maguire tells a story and expounds on remarkable words he collects. Joanna Trotter joins the show and tells a story about how stories written about events of the past...
2022-12-151h 59
Stories From Graceland PondStories That Make Me Cry, Episode #36 Recorded live on WRHC-LP on April 26, 2022 Theme: Music That Makes Me Cry Special Guest: Jill Howe Four Stories and associated Songs -- about how music can make you cry, laugh, inspire you, or just stir up something emotionally. What are those songs for you? Hear our Special Guest Jill Howe (Producer of Story Sessions in Chicago) open the show and talk about an Alanis Morissette tune that made a difference, followed by Marijo O'Connell, then Mark Maguire, and Joanna Trotter closes the show. These are some very emotional, but entertaining and authentic stories from our guest and cast members. Music by: Jil...
2022-12-122h 02
Stories From Graceland PondMost Unforgettable Character, Episode #38 Most Unforgettable Character Stories Edition #38 of Stories from Graceland Pond. This program was recorded live on May 24th, 2022. Four Stories and associated Songs -- about one of those wacky people we meet along our journey. You may recall that Readers Digest often had this theme as a regular feature, and those were marvelous examples of storytelling. Our Cast at Stories From Graceland Pond has some yarns to spin about crazy, cool, unique, and wonderful people they've met. Parents, teachers, mentors on the job, and more. Order: Doug Stevenson, Joanna Trotter, Marjo O'Connell, and Mark Maguire. Music by: Frank Sinatra, Steve Mille...
2022-12-092h 02
Stories From Graceland PondThe Fear Thing, Episode #32 Tuesday March 1, 2022 at 9:30 EST, Edition #32 of Stories From Graceland Pond. LIVE March 1, Replayed March 8th. Theme: The Fear Thing Stories of various Fears, "The Fear Thing" is our content for this program. Four fabulous, interesting, surprising, shocking, funny, and sad stories. By our cast, in this order: Doug Stevenson, Marijo O'Connell, Mark Maguire, and Joanna Trotter. Music by Christina Aquilera, Tom Jones, The Youngbloods, Lucinda Williams, The Doobie Brothers, Mellencamp, and Demi Lovato. For the Live webstream: https://tinyurl.com/y3k6n7ds You can also find us on Tune In Radio. OR, Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/listen/wrhc...
2022-12-082h 20
Beyond the Fame with Jason FraleyNew RadicalsWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with former New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander as this year marks 25 years since the founding of the band. They spoke in 2015 about his Oscar-nominated song “Lost Stars” from the John Carney movie “Begin Again," as well as sharing memories of New Radicals hits like "You Get What You Give." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2022-09-2227 min
Stories From Graceland PondStories about "Love Actually," Episode #31 Edition #31 of Stories From Graceland Pond. Theme: Love, Actually True stories of love, romance, things gone wrong and more on this episode. Guest storyteller Rick DeHerder sends in a story of love lost, then we hear from Marijo O'Connell (first kisses), Mark Maguire (thoughts on the movie "Love Actually, Joanna Trotter (unexpected traumas and a lifelong love) and close with Doug Stevenson (remarking on temporary insanity, you know, love). Music Interludes by: The Beatles, The Monkees, Paul Simon, and Jennifer Nettles.
2022-09-172h 00
Stories From Graceland PondVacations, Episode #45 Theme: Vacation In this episode the cast recalls memorable vacations. Crazy things happen, and big changes are often pre-saged or directly caused by vacations we take. Romance, scary events, surprises, car breakdowns, gifted ticket to Europe, special guest Ralph Kerle pops in at the end for a chat about Vacations and all things down under. Marijo O'Connell leads off, followed by Joanna Trotter, then Mark Maguire. Doug Stevenson, and Ralph Kerle closes the show. Music between stories features: Bob Marley, Roger Miller, The Go-Go's, Chuck Berry, Alison Krauss, Ray Charles, Dion, and More.
2022-09-142h 30
Stories From Graceland PondHumiliation -- Stories From Graceland Pond Edition #41 of Stories from Graceland Pond. Airled live on July 5, 2022 on WRHC-LP, Three Oaks, MI. Theme: Humiliation and Embarrassment Stories. Things happen. Sometimes it's an accident, and other times we bring it upon ourselves, but we all have a story about being totally embarrassed or humiliated. These are stories about embarassment, baseball skills (or lack of them), violent assault, and profound regrets, in other words, hilarious! Joanna Trotter leads off, followed by Marijo O'Connell, Mark Maguire and Doug Stevenson. Music interludes by: John Prine, Sugarland, Englebert Humperdink, Foo Fighters, and more.
2022-09-022h 19
Stories From Graceland PondStories about Goin Fishin Originally recorded on Tuesday, August 2. Edition #43 of Stories from Graceland Pond. Theme: Gone Fishin Special Guest Storyteller: Rick DeHerder In summertime, some of us leave work and leave a sign on the door that says "Gone Fishin." It may be a vacation, or it may be just a symbol that we need a break from the everyday. These stories are heartfelt! Rick DeHerder leads off tonight with a story about a summer job, then we hear from Mark Maguire, Doug Stevenson, Joanna Trotter, and Marijo O'Connell closes the show. Musical interludes between stories features: Sly & The Family Stone, Kay Kyser, John Pr...
2022-09-012h 30
Stories From Graceland PondStories about Brushes With Greatness Recorded Live on Tuesday Feb. 1 at 9:30 EST, Edition #30 of Stories From Graceland Pond. Theme: Brush With Greatness Fred Rubin returns in a guest appearance and leads off with a story about working with -- the Greatest! -- Muhammad Ali. Mark Maguire, Joanna Trotter, Doug Stevenson, and Marijo O'Connell provide their spin on both the famously great and the un-famously great. James Earl Jones, Bruce Springsteen, and Hal Linden are encountered by our cast. Music Interludes by: Natalie Merchant, Bruce Springsteen, The Byrds, David Bowie, Britney Spears, and Whitney Houston.
2022-08-311h 59
Stories From Graceland PondWacky Observations from Creative Storytellers, 2022Stories from Graceland Pond, aired live on 1-4-22, Edition #28 Doug Stevenson leads us off tonight, followed by Mark Maguire and Marijo O'Connell. Joanna Trotter is a bit under the weather and we'll see her soon. Theme: 2022, Now What? Wacky Observations... Tonight will be more about live Talk and Wacky Observations. It might be funny, or serious, or dark, or helpful. Or all the above. Looking towards the future and what might happen in 2022. First live show of 2022. Music interludes by: Louie Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Liza Minelli, The Righteous Brothers, Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66, Glen Campbell, Adele, Nina Sim...
2022-08-302h 00
Stories From Graceland PondStories From Graceland Pond, Stories about Lies Edition #44 of Stories from Graceland Pond. This was a LIVE radio show on August 16, 2022. Theme: Big Lies, Tall Tales, and Pants-On-Fire Claims This is not about the last election -- but the cast speaks out on stories that purport to be true but are Big Fat Lies. Mark Maguire leads off, followed by Doug Stevenson, and Joanna Trotter closes the show. Marijo O'Connell took this show off. Music between stories features: Eurythmics, JJ Cale, Randy Newman, Dionne Warwick, Talking Heads and More. Storytelling Writing Spoken-Word Performance Comedy Essay
2022-08-261h 45
Stories From Graceland PondStories about Summer Jobs Theme: Summer Jobs or Crazy Jobs We Loved or Hated. Four Stories about working nutty jobs tonight. Taxi driving, hard labor of construction and farming, and being humiliated while shaking french fries. Mark Maguire leads off and talks about hacking in Austin, Texas (cab driving) Doug Stevenson tells tales of his toils on construction sites. Joanna Trotter talks about shaking that french fry basket! Marijo O'Connell closes the show and relates her worst day of work ever, tilling a tobacco field. Musical interludes by: Huey Lewis and the News, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Sam Cooke, Bob Dylan, Bob James, Olivia Rodrigo and Joh...
2022-08-192h 00
Power Flow2.08 On Inspiring the Next-Gen Clean Energy Workforce with Chaun MacQueenChaun MacQueen oversees CE - Clean Energy. Bright Futures., a clean energy and career-connected education program at the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF). She offers innovation and creative thinking in scaling the impact of CE’s work throughout the U.S. Chaun has over 25 years of experience designing and managing environmental education and social impact programs in the U.S. and abroad for diverse audiences. In September 2021 (and also in 2015 and in 2008), BEF’s CE program was selected for a Green Power Leadership Award for Leadership in Green Power Education, presented by Center for Resource Solutions and EPA. CE beg...
2022-04-0549 min
GalaxyCon LiveG.I. Joe - Cobra GalaxyCon Q&A Panel (Morgan Lofting, Brian Cummings, & More)The members of G.i. Joe Cobra including Morgan Lofting "Baroness", Brian Cummings "Dr. Mindbender", Gregg Berger "Spirit", Keone Young "Storm Shadow", and Pat Fraley "Ace" all answer fan questions during our GalaxyCon Q&A Panel.Originally aired live...
2021-02-1247 min
The Frankie Boyer ShowGregg Fraley, Innovation Facilitator, TrainerGregg Fraley, innovation Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker, Author, Researcher Benton Harbor.His book Jacks Notebook, is a business book that has readers learning a framework for deliberate creativity, www.Greggfraley.comRon Lieber, New York Times columnist for Your Money , writes talked about his new book.The Price
2021-02-0339 min
Advent Calendar HouseG.I. Joe: Cobra CLAWs Are Coming to Town🎄 S-s-season’s greetings-s-s! You better watch out, because today we’re kindly rewinding back to a 1985 Christmas episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, entitled Cobra CLAWs Are Coming to Town. **** 🎙 Guest: Joey O. (Y-Not Radio, Words With Nerds, @ImGonnaDJ24). **** 💬 Topics & Tangents: 1. We don’t even get 4 minutes into this without talking about the U.S.S. Flagg. 2. Crossfire comes up for no reason. 3. A brief history of the G.I. Joe toy line, from “America’s Movable Fighting Man” to th...
2020-07-2140 min
SuperCreativity Podcast with James Taylor | Creativity, Innovation and Inspiring IdeasCL058: Creativity consultant Gregg Fraley on creative problem solving techniquesGregg Fraley is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, trainer, and consultant in commercial creativity and innovation who helps organizations with creative problem solving. Gregg’s diverse background includes everything from founding and managing high-flying software technology companies to working as an interactive television producer. He is the author of business novel “Jack’s Notebook” which is featured on many business school reading lists and he’s won an Emmy and a cable ACE award during his time at Warner Cable. Gregg is passionate about all things creativity and innovation and I’m delighted to have him on the show today. In thi...
2016-07-1734 min
Maverick Wisdom PodcastBUSINESS MAVERICK #53 Gregg Fraley - Co Founder of KilnGregg Fraley is Co Founder of Kiln a training, consulting and strategic design company that ramps up your creativity and agility. http://kilnco.com He is a serial entrepreneur and international expert in creative problem solving providing consultancy to Fortune 500 corporations. A keynote speaker on company innovation and commercial creativity, Gregg’s business novel Jack’s Notebook features on reading lists from University of California Berkeley’s MBA to Judge Business School and City University in the UK. Always a pioneer, his Emmy-award winning team at Warner Cable’s QUBE earned a cable ACE Award for innovation. As a former board me...
2016-05-2449 min
The Innovation Engine Podcast6. Creative Problem Solving, with Gregg FraleyGregg Fraley of KILN Ideas joins us for the 6th episode of "The Innovation Engine" to discuss Creative Problem Solving (CPS), how to strike the necessary balance of science & creativity to drive innovation, and the importance of measuring innovation. Gregg is an internationally-known speaker who has presented at conferences including TEDxNASA, TEDxStorment, FUSE, and the Creative Problem Solving Institute. He blogs on innovation-themed topics regularly on his own website at www.greggfraley.com, as well as on Kilnco.com, and for the last 2 years he has been named one of the top 40 innovation bloggers in the world by Innovation...
2014-03-1431 minThe Innovation Engine Podcast6. Creative Problem Solving, with Gregg FraleyGregg Fraley of KILN Ideas joins us for the 6th episode of "The Innovation Engine" to discuss Creative Problem Solving (CPS), how to strike the necessary balance of science & creativity to drive innovation, and the importance of measuring innovation. Gregg is an internationally-known speaker who has presented at conferences including TEDxNASA, TEDxStorment, FUSE, and the Creative Problem Solving Institute. He blogs on innovation-themed topics regularly on his own website at www.greggfraley.com, as well as on Kilnco.com, and for the last 2 years he has been named one of the top 40 innovation bloggers in the world by Innovation...
2014-03-1431 min
The Innovise GuysJulia Cameron and Emma Lively Talk About Their New Musical, The Medium At LargePutting the Muse in Musical
The Innovise Guys are once again talking to The Artist's Way author Julia Cameron. This time it's about her new musical, The Medium at Large, written in collaboration with Emma Lively, her long-time creative collaborator. Emma, the Guys, and Julia talk about the show, set to open in previews October 17 and run October 19 through November 16 at the Village Players Performing Arts Center in Oak Park, Illinois at 1010 Madison Street.
The spiritually inspired musical comedy deals with ghosts, romance, and mischief in New York City in 1938. The topic of the play was suggested at a dinner...
2008-09-2620 minThe Innovise GuysPine and Gilmore Have An Authentic Experience With The Innovise GuysJoe Pine and Jim Gilmore are at it again -- Breaking old paradigms and defining the next big thing. First, it was in their groundbreaking book The Experience Economy, which, nearly a decade ago, redefined the marketing landscape. Now it is with their new best-selling book Authenticity. This dynamic duo of "must do & must read" are featured in the March TIME Magazine issue on "10 Ideas that are Changing the World". It seems that in the realm of paradigm shifting, Joe and Jim only do heavy lifting. In this Innovise Guys' interview, the authors themselves tell all -- oh, well...
2008-05-0132 minThe Innovise GuysVerbal Gusto with Jim Kelly and The Innovise GuysGushing with Gusto! To our Innovise Guys podcast listeners: "You are an immeasurable life force, saturated with infinite creative potential at this very moment ... From Siberia to the Serengetti, you are the ne plus ultra, the instantaneous creative, the best of the best at your best ... All of you --precedent- setting and paradigm shattering, bold and clever Argonauts tastefully continuing through the space-time continuum ..." How does that feel? Good, huh? These are but a few of compliments gleaned "Wickhead's Guide to Verbal Gusto" by JK (Jim Kelly) -- with whom we discuss the art of "dishing the upper" to one...
2008-03-0128 minThe Innovise GuysPlato and Platypus Authors Walk Into an Interview with the Innovise GuysThomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein first met as Harvard freshman in 1957. Their book, "Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes" (2007) is presently a best seller in both the humor and philosophy categories. Not bad for a couple of philosophy majors who tried on various careers after graduation. Tom worked with street gangs in Chicago, doctors at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and dropped in and out of divinity schools. Dan has written jokes for various comedians, including Flip Wilson and Lily Tomlin. Tom lives on Cape Cod with his wife. Dan lives in the Berkshires...
2008-01-2721 minThe Innovise GuysTim Hurson, author of Think Better, an Innovators Guide to Productive Thinking, talks to the Innovise GuysTim Hurson is one of the class acts in the creativity and innovation field. In this interview with The Innovise Guys he provides real insights into creative thinking and you get a slice of one of the best “thinkers about thinking? providing innovation services today. He has a lot going on, he’s written a fabulous new book -- Think Better, an Innovators Guide to Productive Thinking, he’s also the prime mover behind the MindCamp conference in Toronto (http://www.thinkxic.com/mindcamp/tastings.php), and Facilitators Without Borders, a group that provide pro bono facilitation services for communities in nee...
2008-01-0233 minThe Innovise GuysAuthor of Innovate Like Edison, Sarah Miller Caldicott, talks to the GuysThis is an interesting and informationally dense interview, be prepared to take notes! Over 70 books have been written about Thomas Edison, "Innovate Like Edison" is different, it's the first to elucidate how Edison did Innovation. This book puts forward more detail about how he worked and his methods with teams, research, and more. This is a book that we can learn from and adopt. The Innovise Guys talk to the great grand niece of Edison, Sarah Miller Caldicott, an innovator in her own right, and co-author of this important new book about innovation process. As usual the Guys have fun...
2007-12-1144 minThe Innovise GuysThis Is Not the Life I Ordered Authors talk to the Innovise GuysAmy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, had this to say about the authors of This Is Not the Life I Ordered: "Kudos to the amazing strength of these women! This book is the needed inspiration to survive the worst luck and circumstances that catch women unexpectedly. Stories of almost unimaginable pain and tragedy: the death of loved ones, being witness to mass murder, the loss of an esteemed job after years of loyalty, and the reversal of fortunes. But more importantly, these are stories of individual strength to transform shock, despair, and paralysis into sheer will and guts...
2007-11-0828 minThe Innovise GuysDisney Innovation Maven Marty Sklar Talks to The Innovise GuysThe Los Angeles Times – once wrote, “Fresh out of college, Marty Sklar was overwhelmed to find himself as Walt Disney's newest writer.? Sklar, in awe, dutifully followed Disney around, scribbling down Disney's orders, ideas and, occasionally, one-line gems. Many years after Walt’s death, Sklar recognized this treasure-trove of wisdom and created “Mickey's Ten Commandments?, one of the most widely circulated creeds and a bible of the theme park industry.“The lessons became a cornerstone of Sklar's own iconic reputation at Walt Disney Co., where he is among the last of a generation of creative minds who worked with the founder--s...
2007-10-0611 minThe Innovise GuysBijoy Goswami, an interview with the author of The Human FabricBijoy Goswami is an interesting man. He's the author of The Human Fabric, CEO of Aviri Corporation, and a founder of the Austin Boostrap Network. He's well educated of course -- Stanford -- but what makes him interesting is his diverse background and his ability to blend eastern and western concepts into new ways of being effective in the business world. A highly creative individiual Bijoy is very articulate when it comes to talking about start-ups, and creativity and innovation. Gregg caught up with Bijoy at Cafe Caffeine in Austin, Texas while there on his own book tour for Jack's...
2007-10-0120 minThe Innovise GuysGerard Puccio talks Thinking Styles with The Innovise GuysAre you a Clarifier, an Ideator, a Developer, an Implementer, or a Driver?
In this instructive podcast, Dr. Gerard Puccio discusses FourSight, the breakthrough creative thinking style preference assessment which he developed through years of field testing and comparative research. The simple, user-friendly 34 question self-assessment tool is deceptive in it's simplicity, because it yields profound insights with far-reaching implications for personal development and how we work together as teams to accomplish complex objectives. Gerard keeps the Innovise Guys on their toes in this informative and jocular interview, wherein he sometimes upstages the Guys with some subtle and some not-so-subtle one-liners...
2007-09-1124 min
Breaking Work23 creative ways to find a jobChris discusses 23 different ways for finding a job. Adapted from blogger Gregg Fraley, Chris takes you through each idea, getting you psyched up for job search success.
2007-07-1711 minThe Innovise GuysAuthors of Creative Leadership, Gerard Puccio and Mary Murdock talk to The Innovise GuysThe Innovise Guys recently caught up with Dr. Gerard Puccio, program chair at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State College (SUNY) and his faculty colleague Dr. Mary Murdock at the American Creativity Association Conference. Together, with Marie Mance, they have just published a brilliant book, entitled Creative Leadership: Skills That Drive Change. In this fast-paced, fun and substantive interview, Puccio and Murdock discuss the connection between leadership and creativity. As the introduction to the book explains: “Change originates in creative thought, and the ability to engage in creative thinking or foster it in others is a sk...
2007-06-1119 minThe Innovise GuysCreative PR and Arts Leadership, an interview with Tamara SavianoTamara Saviano is a creative publicist and the organizer of a non-profit called American Roots Publishing, which is dedicated to the preservation of American culture through music, literature, and art. Beneath her mild-mannered exterior lies a bit of a firebrand and a devout defender of free speech. That’s one reason why Kris Kristofferson hired her – her guts to speak out. We would call her a genuine Creative Leader, entrepreneur, and arts advocate. The Innovise Guys are delighted to feature this interview Tamara did with Gregg Fraley as she passed through Chicago on her way back to Nashville. She’s a clas...
2007-04-2522 minThe Innovise GuysCreative Management of Volunteer ProgramsSewonderful Quilts is an amazing volunteer program to create quilts for critically ill children. They take material destined for the landfill and turn it into an object of love for the people who need it most. Francine Spacek, an interior designer in Chicago manages a volunteer network of quilters that have created almost 1000 of these works of art. Francine talks to the Innovise Guys about how she got the idea, how she recruits volunteers, how she gets tons of fabric samples, distributes them, and collects finished quilts which she gives to several hospitals in the Chicago area. She's looking to...
2007-04-1126 minThe Innovise GuysMichelle James of The Center for Creative EmergenceMichelle James is a creativty consultant from the Washington DC area and is the CEO of the Center for Creative Emergence (www.creativeemergence.com). Michelle is also a practiced improvisational actor who plays with Precipice Improv Theater Company (www.precipiceimprov.com) where she does long-format improv scenes. The Innovise Guys had a particular interest in Michelle because she actively uses improv tools in her business consulting, sometimes on the quiet, but many times she's brought in by her clients to teach improv. This is a fun and wide ranging discussion and the trio have a few laughs while talking about...
2007-03-1826 minThe Innovise GuysDoug Hall of Eureka Ranch talks to the Innovise GuysPre-ACA Conference (March 21-23) Interview with Creativity's Garrulous Guru, Doug Hall: The Innovise Guys interview the guy dubbed "America's #1 Idea Guru" by Inc. Magazine. Doug Hall began his inventing career at the age of 12 by inventing and selling a line of magic and juggling kits. After graduating from the University of Maine with an engineering degree, Doug went to work with P&G, where he rose meteorically to Master Marketing Inventor by developing and implementing 9 innovations in 12 months. You may also know Doug for his appearances on TV's "The American Inventor" or for his "Brain Brew Radio" show on PRI...
2007-03-0332 minThe Innovise GuysJoe Pine, author of The Experience Economy talks to The Innovise GuysThe Experience Economy & Innovation: The Innovise Guys Interview with Joe Pine. In 1999 Joe Pine and Jim Gilmore turned the marketing world on it's ear with the publication of their groundbreaking book, "The Experience Economy." Pine, formerly an innovator at IBM and a graduate of MIT's Sloan Graduate School of Business in Management Technology, met Jim Gilmore shortly after the publication of his first book, Mass Customization: The New Frontier in Business Competition. It turns out that Gilmore had author's envy -- He had been thinking along the same lines. They soon became friends, collaborators and ultimately partners in Strategic Horizons...
2007-02-1626 minThe Innovise GuysDa Bears Tribute Podcast, with Skip and LouDa Bears. Da Super Bowl. Da Innovise Guys. We simply could not resist talking Bears football at this momentous time. And we make a true attempt to connect it all to Innovation -- After all, we all remember how the Bears 'thrilled the nation with their T-formation' -- or so the Bears fight song goes. And that's not all -- Papa Bear Halas created the professional National Football League -- an innovator for sure. In this interview, The Guys speak with sports geeks and clairvoyant cliches Skip Castro and Lou Scorpini, formerly the bombastic baseball announcers for the fictitious Beloit...
2007-02-0122 minThe Innovise GuysGregg Fraley, author of Jack's Notebook, talks to Innovise Guy Doug StevensonThis podcast is a break with tradition for the Innovise Guys. Here, Doug interviews Gregg about the publication of Jack's Notebook, a business fable about creative problem solving. It's a fun interview -- some improvised songs, jokes, and accents happen as they manage to find out why Gregg wrote the book, who it's for, and to discuss some of the aspects of deliberate creativity as they progress. Jack's Notebook could be the first "break out" book that takes the concept of CPS and deliberate creativity to a much broader audience. For more information about Jack's Notebook, go to Gregg's website...
2007-01-2528 minThe Innovise GuysCreative Leadership & DesignDavid Horth, author of The Leaders Edge, creativity and leadership expert, is with the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensborough, NC (www.ccl.org). In this wide-ranging and eclectic interview the Innovise Guys and David cover a wide range of topics, but with a central connection to creative leadership and design. They talk about design as a unifying concept of creativity, innovation, and quality. It's good fun and as usual the Guys talk about seemingly non-related stuff as well, like David's playing of a didgeridoo. David recites lines from Robert Frost and runs through the "six creative competencies" of an...
2007-01-0832 minThe Innovise GuysCreative Environment: The Innovise Guys talk to Eva Niewiadomski of Catalyst RanchEva Niewiadomski is the founder and owner of Catalyst Ranch in Chicago. Catalyst Ranch is a highly successful and innovative venue for creative meetings of all kinds. It really has to be seen to be believed; it's possibly the most creative meeting space in the USA. Eva, formerly with Quaker, is a real creative environment expert and an inspiring entrepreneur. Here she talks with The Innovise Guys about how she got Catalyst off the ground and she shares her views and ideas about creative meetings and designing creative environments. For more about Eva and Catalyst Ranch, visit their web site...
2006-12-2029 minThe Innovise GuysGreater Possibilities -- The Guys Talk with InterPlay's Nika QuirkNika Quirk, AKA Princess Succulenta (don't ask) crossed the path of The Innovise Guys at the AIN conference in San Francisco (AIN is the Applied Improvisation Network, see: www.appliedimprov.net). Nika was a keynoter and did an amazing plenary session that involved a group of about 80 people in creating music. We were impressed with her facilitation skill and we had to get her thoughts on tape for our podcast. Nika is a lot of fun, and, a real expert at applied improvisation. She uses her tools and techniques with her coaching and corporate clients. Nika is a co-creator and...
2006-12-0730 minThe Innovise GuysPamela Meyer & The Innovise Guys Talk Organizational ImprovisationPamela Meyer is a consultant, author, and teacher. In this fast moving and lighthearted interview with the Innovise Guys she talks about her deep dive into the idea of organizational improvisation and the related topics of creativity training and appreciative inquiry. Pam has a deep background in the theater arts and she discovered the value of improvisation when casting plays. She's learned over time the value that improv has to build responsiveness to changing conditions in the market place, and an ability to adapt quickly to change. She's also learned how to introduce improvisation to organizations in a way that...
2006-11-1028 minThe Innovise GuysJulia Cameron Talks to The Innovise GuysThe Innovise Guys do an inspiring interview with creativity icon and author of "The Artists Way", Julia Cameron about her new memoir "Floor Sample". Julia is best known for her seminal book on unblocking creativity (The Artists Way) and Gregg and Doug talk with Julia about both books in this lively chat. The topics bounce around all things creativity. Julia talks about how her sobriety caused the invention of her creativity tools, and how her upbringing in a big family led to her teaching these tools and sharing with others. An overview of the "Artists Way" is given, including the...
2006-10-2823 minThe Innovise GuysTama Kieves of "This Time I Dance!" talks to the Innovise Guys from Transitions Bookplace in ChicagoTama J. Kieves, Harvard Law School cum laude graduate abruptly left the legal profession to write. Her book "This Time I Dance!" is all about doing what you love and more generally Career Transitions. She talks with Gregg and Doug in front on a live audience at Transitions Bookplace in Chicago. It's an entertaining interview -- Tama has fun with Da Guys -- that gets to the heart of why 3 of 5 people are unhappy with what they do. She suggests practical remedies to that sad situation. For more information about Tama visit www.AwakeningArtistry.com.
2006-10-2426 minThe Innovise GuysPaint On WaterAmy Lee, aka Segami (the word Images backwards) is that rare combination of scientist and artist. Segami literally paints on water -- she talks about that process here -- and gives dynamic keynote speeches about Seeing the Impossible. Segami is also involved in an international entrepreneurial business venture in the recycled waste for energy arena. Listen to this interesting interview with the Innovise Guys, the talk is about art, innovation, business, creativity, and more. For more information about Segami and her art, visit: www.segami.com
2006-10-0927 minThe Innovise GuysRalph Kerle on the Arts in Business Leadership TrainingRalph Kerle, of The Creative Leadership Forum of Asia Pacific and Australia is a leading creativity expert and a pioneer in the use of the arts in business leadership training. A former theater director, he has a lot of insight on the value of creative training at all levels of management. His wry sense of humor blends well with the Innovise Guys and they have a great discussion about...getting into the moment, acting and authenticity, status in business transactions, and much more. Tune in for an amusing interview! Check out Ralph at: www.thecreativeleadershipforum.com.
2006-09-0627 minThe Innovise GuysLinda Yaven on Design Thinking, Visual Thinking & MoreLinda Yaven is a communication designer and invention coach with a unique appraoch to creativity. The Innovise Guys interviewed her at the Creative Problem Solving Insitute -- and it's a light hearted and yet rich in content discussion.
Linda provides clients with services and trainings, based on emerging methods from the design studio - for making thinking visible and qualitative assessment.
Linda recently completed a project for The Department of Defense on creative thinking and assessment. She is on the Graduate Design Faculty of California College of the Arts, and is a public speaker on innovation design. She has been...
2006-07-2821 minThe Innovise GuysJon Pearson on Creativity, Innovation, Visual Exploration, and KnowingHear Jon Pearson and believe in yourself as an artist! Jon is a font of knowledge and inspiration on creative process. A former political cartoonist, and now an educator, consultant, and speaker, he's profound, funny, interesting, and full of content -- all at once. In this highly improvised and humorous interview Jon speaks about using drawing to explore challenges, how anybody can draw using his famous Moodgie technique, being in the present and "Not Knowing. He links Not Knowing to better learning, thinking, seeing, experiencing -- and gratitude. Take the time and listen to a creative master riffing his heart...
2006-07-0851 minThe Innovise GuysGayle Seminara of Transitions Bookplace, Inspirational InterviewThe Innovise Guys interview Transitions Bookplace owner, Gayle Seminara-Mandel. Gayle talks about how she came to start Chicago's premier bookstore and also about the context of her own spiritual transformation. Gayle's turning point came when she was involved in a near fatal car accident, and she tells that story here. She also relates how serendipity saved the store from financial disaster. Her real life stories of inspiration mark this podcast as one of the more serious and spiritually oriented programs the Guys have done to date, certainly the most inspirational. For more information on Transitions Bookplace, go to: http://www...
2006-06-2231 minThe Innovise GuysCreative Leadership, and interview with Blair Miller, Part 1The Innovise Guys Interview innovation expert Blair Miller (of Blair Miller & Associates). As usual it's a combination of solid creative thinking and innovation content with a dash of fun from Fraley and Stevenson. Miller shares insights on creative environment, assessment, leadership, and more in this informal interview with a leading innovation practitioner.
2006-06-0829 minThe Innovise GuysLive Podcast from Apple Store Chicago, Part TwoIn the second half of the live podcast Doug, Gregg, Megon, and Jill have a wide ranging discussion on many aspects of creativity -- and the fun continues as well. Megon does several hilarious musical impressions, including a terriffic version of Patsy Cline's "Crazy," and snippets of Doris Day, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, and Edith Piaf. The serious topics include: getting into action, the value of audacity, the virtue of persistence, and overcoming procrastination and the fear factors in problem solving. The show ends with an inspirational song about Dreams by Megon. The Innovise Guys are appreciative of their guests...
2006-05-0529 minThe Innovise GuysLive Podcast from Apple Store Chicago, Part OneThe Innovise Guys host a lively live podcast at the North Michigan Avenue Apple Store in Chicago. Guests Megon McDonough, a singer/songwriter, and Jill Badonsky, author of "The Nine Modern Day Creative Muses...and a Bodyguard" join Gregg Fraley and Doug Stevenson in an explosive two part show. In Part One, Gregg and Doug improv on "My Kind of Town", Megon McDongough sings an inspirational song about finding one's creative soul, and Jill Badonsky does some cool and spiritual beatnikesque poetry. The discussion gets serious when the crew talks about how to find your creativity and how spirituality connects...
2006-05-0527 minThe Innovise GuysChief Innovation Officer of Greenhouse Dan GreenbergerDan Greenberger is the Chief Innovation Officer of Greenhouse, an innovative advertising company in Chicago. He talks with the Innovise guys about the value of creative problem solving training in his agency and also about the value of understanding creative style. This is a real world interview with a working creative professional who doesn't stand pat but instead increases his creativity and the creativity of his people to provide better value for his customers. As usual The Innovise Guys have some fun riffing on Thelonius Monk, zen jokes, and more.
2006-04-1229 minThe Innovise GuysPart II: Interview of Stephen M. Shapiro, author of "Goal Free Living"In part two of the interview with Stephen M. Shapiro, author of "Goal Free Living," Doug and Gregg riff on Shaprio's 8 secrets. The energy is high and the content is dense and fascinating. All lightened by humorous Shapiro anecdotes and improvised sidetrips to connect the 8 secrets to creativity and innovation. This might be the funniest -- and most relevant -- interview the Innovise Guys have done to date.
2006-03-2827 minThe Innovise Guys"Goal Free Living" Author Stephen Shapiro - Part 1Author of "Goal Free Living" -- Stephen M. Shapiro is interviewed on this edition of The Innovise Guys. In part one of this two part podcast, Stephen talks about how he intended to write a book about creativity --but took a left turn into something much different and more powerful on a nationwide interviewing tour. The guys have fun singing snatches of "Goal Free" -- a parody of the old chesnut "Born Free". Some typical Innovise Guys improvisational tangents and funny stories with profound points from Stephen punctuate this lively interview.
2006-03-1724 minThe Innovise GuysQualitative Research ShowThe Innovise Guys talk with Jean Bystedt, one of the authors of "Moderating to the Max" a seminal book on the field of Qualitative Research. Jean and the guys explore the relationship of qualitative research to innovation, and debunk some common myths. Jean does some actual research techniques and advises small business people on ways to do better research on the cheap. As usual the guys have some fun and Jean and Gregg do a singing duet only to be "raided" by an ASCAP-BMI agent (Doug).
2006-03-0725 minThe Innovise GuysInventive Behavior Show - The Innovise GuysInventive Behavior is the theme this week on The Innovise Guys. They interview Paula Rosch, inventor of Huggies Little Swimmers, and talk to her about her unique theory of predicting consumer markets. She's identified "Scouts" -- consumers whose behavior gives clues as to where the market is going years ahead of the pack. As always, the innovise guys have some fun -- Gregg and Doug do some scat singing, play drums, and the lively talk with Paula encompasses related innovation subjects like change agents, "floaters," the value of incubation, observational research, and the creation of tools to help you invent...
2006-02-2026 minThe Innovise GuysThe Innovise Guys: Innovation and Creative Problem SolvingIn the third edition of The Innovise Guys, Stevenson and Fraley disucss a tool for idea evaluation and refinement called "PPCo" or Positives, Potentials, Concerns, and Overcoming concerns. They get off on some humorous tangents related to Doug's Christmas tree which is still up on February 7th. Listen for their improvised version of "O Christmas Tree," Gregg's John Wayne impression, and more fun as they explain and demonstrate the PPCo tool.
2006-02-0925 minThe Innovise GuysDa InnoviseGuys Show #2In their second show Da Creative Guys become Da Innovise Guys -- combining innovation and improvisation to create a new identity. They talk about the Four P's of creativity: Process, People, Product, and something called "Press". Discussion included information about the Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI), the Creative Education Foundation (CEF), and the March public seminar the InnoviseGuys are conducting in Chicago
2006-01-2828 minThe Innovise GuysDa Innoviseguys creative problem solving showGregg Fraley and Doug Stevenson do for creativity and innovation what the car guys did for auto repair. Both are experienced corporate innovators who also have experience in the world of improvisation, giving us Da Innoviseguys. They talk about creative problem solving, innovation, and the tools and techniques to become more creative. They have a good deal of fun along the way. This is their first podcast.
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