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The Mechanics of TransportationMechanical ReverseSend us a textIn this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, we go in reverse to two episodes from this past year dealing with transportation infrastructure, namely tactical urbanism and inclusive transportation, as in what do these mean.I speak with a transportation official in Richmond, Va who heads the office of Equity and inclusion about projects that are "Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper; and with renowned transportation author Veronica O Davis about the War on Cars and if that's an accurate statement. —------------------If you like the Mechanics of Tra...2025-07-2923 min
History ReinventedNew History Reinvented Season TeaserSend us a textHey—I’ve got an update on a new season of History Reinvented.Over the past few weeks, I’ve been trying to figure out what area of Richmond, Virginia I can take another dive into the history and future of. Well, I’ve landed on one–but I don’t want to say what it is yet, until I get some recordings and interviews done. That said, I’m dropping this little teaser to keep you all updated and interested in the podcast and to ask you to please co...2025-07-2501 min
Music Production and Mixing Tips Podcast for DIY Producers and Artists | Inside The Mix#204: What Is Dither in Audio? When and Why to Use It (feat. Ian Stewart)Ever wondered why engineers intentionally add noise to audio? In this episode of Inside the Mix, returning guest, mastering engineer and Berklee professor Ian Stewart, breaks down what dither is, why it’s used, and when to apply it in your music production workflow.Through clear explanations and real audio demos, Ian demonstrates how dither replaces digital artefacts with smooth, barely noticeable noise, preserving details such as reverb tails and low-level audio that would otherwise be distorted during bit depth reduction.You’ll learn:Do I need to dither when exporting a 24-bit...2025-07-2247 min
The Mechanics of TransportationTour de France - for NEWBIES!Send us a textIn this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, I chat with Katy Madgwick. She’s a freelance writer and broadcaster, covering multiple disciplines across both men's and women's pro cycling. She’s also the head of Creators at Domestique Cycling, and has written for a broad range of publications, including for Cyclist Magazine, Cyclingnews, TNT Sports and The Roadbook Cycling Almanack. On the broadcast side, Katy is an occasional contributor to BBC Radio and she is a co-host of the On Yer Bike podcast, and has the YouTube page CADE M...2025-07-1534 min
New Books in HistoryIan Stewart, "The Celts: A Modern History" (Princeton UP, 2025)Before the Greeks and Romans, the Celts ruled the ancient world. They sacked Rome, invaded Greece, and conquered much of Europe, from Ireland to Turkey. Celts registered deeply on the classical imagination for a thousand years and were variously described by writers like Caesar and Livy as unruly barbarians, fearless warriors, and gracious hosts. But then, in the early Middle Ages, they vanished. In The Celts, Ian Stewart tells the story of their rediscovery during the Renaissance and their transformation over the next few centuries into one of the most popular European ancestral peoples.The Celts shows how th...2025-07-151h 02
New Books in Ancient HistoryIan Stewart, "The Celts: A Modern History" (Princeton UP, 2025)Before the Greeks and Romans, the Celts ruled the ancient world. They sacked Rome, invaded Greece, and conquered much of Europe, from Ireland to Turkey. Celts registered deeply on the classical imagination for a thousand years and were variously described by writers like Caesar and Livy as unruly barbarians, fearless warriors, and gracious hosts. But then, in the early Middle Ages, they vanished. In The Celts, Ian Stewart tells the story of their rediscovery during the Renaissance and their transformation over the next few centuries into one of the most popular European ancestral peoples.The Celts shows how th...2025-07-151h 02
New Books in British StudiesIan Stewart, "The Celts: A Modern History" (Princeton UP, 2025)Before the Greeks and Romans, the Celts ruled the ancient world. They sacked Rome, invaded Greece, and conquered much of Europe, from Ireland to Turkey. Celts registered deeply on the classical imagination for a thousand years and were variously described by writers like Caesar and Livy as unruly barbarians, fearless warriors, and gracious hosts. But then, in the early Middle Ages, they vanished. In The Celts, Ian Stewart tells the story of their rediscovery during the Renaissance and their transformation over the next few centuries into one of the most popular European ancestral peoples.The Celts shows how th...2025-07-151h 02
Princeton UP Ideas PodcastIan Stewart, "The Celts: A Modern History" (Princeton UP, 2025)Before the Greeks and Romans, the Celts ruled the ancient world. They sacked Rome, invaded Greece, and conquered much of Europe, from Ireland to Turkey. Celts registered deeply on the classical imagination for a thousand years and were variously described by writers like Caesar and Livy as unruly barbarians, fearless warriors, and gracious hosts. But then, in the early Middle Ages, they vanished. In The Celts, Ian Stewart tells the story of their rediscovery during the Renaissance and their transformation over the next few centuries into one of the most popular European ancestral peoples.The Celts shows how th...2025-07-151h 02Music Production and Mixing Tips Podcast for DIY Producers and Artists | Inside The Mix#203: What Actually Happens When You Choose a Sample Rate? (feat. Ian Stewart)Confused about which audio sample rate to choose for your music? Whether you're recording your first track or mastering for Dolby Atmos, knowing the difference between 44.1kHz, 48kHz, and 96kHz is more than technical—it’s essential to how your music sounds and where it ends up.In this episode of Inside the Mix, mastering engineer and Berklee professor Ian Stewart returns to demystify one of the most misunderstood elements in music production: digital audio sample rates.We answer common questions like:What is a sample rate in audi...2025-07-1541 min
The Mechanics of TransportationVisions of ZeroSend us a textIn this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, we dive into a new data collection tool that connects Vision Zero with public health and hopes to give updates on the progress of Richmond's Vision Zero program. It's a tool that was being used a few years ago, but fell by the wayside.My guest is Peter Braun, Built Environment Policy Analyst at the Richmond - Henrico Health District. If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and want to support my efforts then please consider subscribing to it by cl...2025-07-0126 min
History ReinventedWrap up & So LongSend us a textI want to start this off — this wrap up – about producing this two part series on the historic Mayo Bridge and Island in Richmond, Va by thanking all 1000-plus listeners, downloaders since I published the first episode last December. It came after a time that I was let go from my job at a public radio station, where I was a transportation reporter, a general assignment reporter, a fill in anchor and the host of a long running music show. So give this a listen...2025-06-2004 min
The Mechanics of TransportationA Chat with the League of American BicyclistsSend us a textOn this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, we dive into part two of the price we pay for unsafe streets by talking with Ken McCleod, Policy Director of the League of American Bicyclists. I reached out to Ken because of the latest uptick of bicycle riders dying while out on the roads. This is part two of the conversation — but it’s ok if you didn’t hear the previous episode in which I spoke with a Richmond, Virginia advocate who has expired traffic violence first h...2025-06-2027 min
History ReinventedTake it to the BridgeSend us a textIn this episode, I hangout with Richard Hankins, Executive Director of Partnership for Smarter Growth, who are invested in making sure the updated Mayo Bridge is equitable for everyone–not just cars, but bicyclists, pedestrians, people who fish, and buses — and they want to help make sure there’s access to what will be a new and improved Mayo Island.History Reinvented is a two part podcast series that takes you on a trip around the Mayo Bridge and Mayo Island in Richmond Virginia, from its early beginnings to what t...2025-06-1320 min
The Mechanics of TransportationTake it to the BridgeSend us a textI'm sharing an episode from my other podcast, History Reinvented, here because 1), it's about a bridge--an historic bridge in Richmond, Virginia that is about to go through a major rebuild. And 2), it's the last episode of that series and I want to make sure everyone checks it out and listens to the other episodes in the series. In this episode, I hangout with Richard Hankins, Executive Director of Partnership for Smarter Growth, who are invested in making sure the updated Mayo Bridge is equitable for everyone–not just car...2025-06-1320 min
The Mechanics of TransportationThe Price We Pay for Unsafe StreetsSend us a textOn this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, I’m tackling the latest uptick of bicycle riders dying while out on the roads. It’ll be a two part series in which I talk with a Richmond, Virginia advocate from BikeWalkRVA who has expired traffic violence first hand and discusses what can be done to lessen those numbers; and I talk with Ken McLoud, from the League of American Bicyclists about the bigger picture.If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and want to support my efforts then plea...2025-06-0931 min
History ReinventedOspreys & AsphaltSend us a textIn this episode, I take a last walk on Mayo Island with Nissa Richardson, Deputy Director for Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities through locked gates, past two osprey’s nesting high above on a light pole, through another fence, down a trail in hopes of reaching the mighty James River. The trail is dense with foliage – If only I had brought my machete. On this small trek, we talk about how this iconic island will be transformed into one of the newest, walkable parks in the Richmond landscape in ju...2025-06-0618 min
The Mechanics of TransportationWhat's Inclusive Transportation?Send us a textOn this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, I’m re-airing my conversation with self-described transportation nerd Veronica O. Davis. She uses her knowledge to spark progressive social change in the community and from her vast knowledge, wrote a book called Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided CommunitiesShe’s also a civil engineer, planner, transportation nerd, public speaker, community activist, guest lecturer, poet, blogger, lover of art, yogi, foodie, world explorer, wife, and mom.But we mostly talk abou...2025-06-0227 min
The Mechanics of TransportationWhat's Tactical Urbanism?Send us a textOn this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, we talk with Dironna Moore Clarke, from the City of Richmond’s Office of Equitable Transit and Mobility, which is part of the Department of Public Works. She heads up projects that are dubbed Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper. But what is that?Over the past year or more, her office has been installing temporary infrastructure projects known as lighter, quicker, cheaper. These can range from pop-up parks, to putting safety bollards to slow cars down as they try to turn right to...2025-05-1424 min
History ReinventedBack to the IslandSend us a textIn this episode, we return to Mayo Island–literally, to speak with Josh Stutz, Executive Director, Friends of the James River Park System, about what’s going on with Mayo Island right now and what the city can do to help with a current funding need.History Reinvented is a two part podcast series that takes you on a trip around the Mayo Bridge and Mayo Island in Richmond Virginia, from its early beginnings to what the future holds for this historic part of the city’s Landscape. 2025-05-0928 min
Lucid Lab PodcastIan Stewart’s Double Life: The Murders of Diane Stewart and Helen BaileyWhen beloved children's author Helen Bailey vanished in 2016, the world was gripped by the mystery. But beneath the surface was a chilling truth: her fiancé, Ian Stewart, was not only her killer, but had already taken another life years before. In this episode, we unravel the shocking story of Ian Stewart - a man who murdered his first wife, Diane Stewart, in 2010, staging her death as a tragic medical incident, only to be unmasked as a double killer years later.
We follow the investigation that first treated Diane Stewart’s sudden death as epilepsy-related, and how, after Hel...2025-04-291h 05Lucid Lab PodcastIan Stewart’s Double Life: The Murders of Diane Stewart and Helen BaileyWhen beloved children's author Helen Bailey vanished in 2016, the world was gripped by the mystery. But beneath the surface was a chilling truth: her fiancé, Ian Stewart, was not only her killer, but had already taken another life years before. In this episode, we unravel the shocking story of Ian Stewart - a man who murdered his first wife, Diane Stewart, in 2010, staging her death as a tragic medical incident, only to be unmasked as a double killer years later.
We follow the investigation that first treated Diane Stewart’s sudden death as epilepsy-related, and how, after Hel...2025-04-291h 05
History ReinventedThe Public SpeaksSend us a textRichmonders love their public meetings–which is a good thing because when city officials or groups hold them, it allows the public to see what’s going first hand and to ask questions up front or have their concerns addressed in a more personal way than in an email or post on social media. In this episode, we go back in time to some public meetings about the Mayo Bridge -- one happened back in May at a time when the latest bridge design wasn’t yet released. The oth...2025-04-2513 min
The Edge Of Excellence Podcast151: Ian Beacraft | An Inventive Spirit in a Changing WorldIn today's episode of The Edge of Excellence podcast, co-host Sean Phelps is joined by Ian Beacraft, a futurist, AI expert, and CEO of Signal and Cipher.You'll hear about the journey of an entrepreneur who has carved out a unique path through persistence, adaptability, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. From an intense early business experience that tested the limits of endurance to later navigating the fast-evolving landscape of innovation, the discussion highlights the mindset and skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.Sean and Ian explore how unconventional career...2025-04-2254 min
History ReinventedFishing for InfoSend us a textHistory Reinvented is a two part podcast series that takes you on a trip around the Mayo Bridge and Mayo Island in Richmond Virginia, from its early beginnings to what the future holds for this historic part of the city’s Landscape. In this episode, we go back in time to hear from advocacy group leaders who want to make sure a new Mayo Bridge respects its history but also functions as a space for everyone and one that can be a beacon for what’s possible when you r...2025-04-1622 min
History of the CeltsInterview Episode: Dr. Ian StewartThis episode is a long conversation I have been meaning to record and get out to you for a while but due to scheduling conflicts it has been pretty hard for Dr. Ian Stewart and I to meet up. In our interview we discuss some of the content of his new book The Celts: A Modern History which outlines the rise of Celtic nationalism and ideas associated with it in the 1800s. We also discuss some more modern feelings towards the Celts. Get his new book in the link below.Link to The Celts: A Modern History...2025-04-091h 36
The Mechanics of TransportationZero Fare Up in the AirSend us a textOn this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation, we listen to this informal meeting that featured staff from RVA Rapid Transit, the Greater Richmond Transit Company, (GRTC) and the public about the impact that Zero Fare has made on residents, how it increased ridership and how if it goes away, could be detrimental to the city. If you like the Mechanics of Transportation and want to support my efforts here at Big Soap Productions, then please consider subscribing to it by clicking the link in...2025-04-0521 min
History ReinventedHidden HistorySend us a textRichmond’s history was built on the backs of the enslaved population. But their sacrifices, contributions and daily life were often swept into the currents of the James River.In this episode of History Reinvented we’re looking back at the contributions they made to both the island, the bridge and what they had to endure in their daily lives.New episodes will try to drop every few weeks but, as a freelance reporter, I could surely use some help with you subscribing and supp...2025-03-2015 min
The Mechanics of TransportationHere Come the Dutch!Send us a textYou can probably tell I’m a bike rider–a lover of the beauty of riding my bike anywhere I can. I’m such a nerd that I just created a YouTube channel showing my bike rides in suburbia (called Ian Stewart Cycles). I often fantasize of going to the Netherlands and to Amsterdam to ride the city streets. So when I heard that two members of the Dutch Cycling Embassy were visiting Richmond, Virginia to share their knowledge, I wanted to make sure I went...2025-03-1730 min
History ReinventedSpecial Update on History ReinventedSend us a textI wanted to take a quick moment, while I’m working on the next episode of History Reinvented, to apologize for not having weekly episodes drop as I originally promised.As a freelance reporter, where paychecks are sporadic, I’ve got to prioritize my time as to when I can work on these episodes. History Reinvented is a sort of passion project for me–I’m fascinated by the history and the future of what’s going on in this part of Richmond, so I want to m...2025-03-1601 min
The Mechanics of TransportationAll Bodies on Bikes means...Send us a textI first came across gravel rider Marley Blonksy via one of her many posts on Instagram in which she was slugging it out on a gravel race–not sure which one–but it doesn’t matter.What does matter is that her positive spirit of encouraging others to get out on bikes no matter what your size or ability is infectious. It’s one of the main reasons she eventually became the co-founder and Executive Director of the now national group All Bodies on Bikes. ...2025-03-0839 min
History ReinventedWhat’s Next for Mayo Island?Send us a textIn this two part podcast series, I’ll take you on a trip through the history around Mayo Island and the Mayo Bridge, from its early beginnings to what the future holds for this historic part of the Richmond Landscape. In this episode of the series, we’re diving into what’s next for the island.New episodes will try to drop each week but, as a freelance reporter, I could surely use some help with you subscribing and supporting this podcast. And if you’re...2025-03-0117 min
History and Philosophy of the Language SciencesPodcast episode 44: Ian Stewart on the Celts and historical-comparative linguistics
In this interview, we talk to Ian Stewart about modern ideas surrounding the Celts and how these relate to historical-comparative linguistics.
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References for Episode 44
Crump, Margaret, James Cowles Prichard of the Red Lodge: A Life of Science during the Age of Improvement (Nebraska, 2025).
Davies, Caryl, Adfeilion Babel: Agweddau ar Syniadaeth Ieithyddol y Ddeunawfed Ganrif (Caerdydd, 2000).
Droixhe, Daniel, La Linguistique et l’appel de l’histoire (1600-1800): rationalisme et révolutions positivistes (Geneva, 1978).
Lhuyd, Edward, Archaeologia Britannica: Vol. 1 Glossography (Oxford, 1707).
Pezron, Paul-Y...2025-02-2825 min
The Mechanics of TransportationThe Golden TrailSend us a textA million trail users per year —that’s the number of visitors the Capital Trail in Virginia gets. It’s a paved, multi-use trail that runs just over 50 miles from the Richmond Capital to historic Jamestown. Along the way, you see beautiful farm lands, historic markers and some really cool businesses. But contrary to what non-trail users may think, the path is not just for lycra clad bicyclists. Many people use parts of the trail for transportation to get to work or school; and there are skaters, walkers, and mor...2025-02-2422 min
The Mechanics of TransportationNo gears. No suspension. Strictly BMXSend us a textFor this story, I met up with Chad Powers of Powers BMX in Richmond, Virginia. Not only does he have a BMX bike shop, but he is one of only a handful of people who run a BMX bike museum. He’s got over 300 bikes in his collection, plus jerseys, ramps, bike parts and a huge magazine library. Bikes in his collection have come as far away as the United Kingdom.He is a die hard fan of BMX. Plus, he has a track in the backyard of hi...2025-02-1234 min
History ReinventedIsland LifeSend us a textFor many Richmond residents, the James River is a lifeline to nature, a respite from the day to day trials that encompass us all. In this episode of the series, we’re diving into what’s next for the island – I spoke with people who worked on part of the island, interested parties, members of the parks department and with the sole owner of the remaining piece of land on the island not owned by the city.History Reinvented is a two part podcast series...2025-02-1114 min
The Mechanics of TransportationKids on Bikes!Send us a textOn this first episode of season 2 I talk with Richmond bike advocate, bike race organizer, cyclocross enthusiast and all around bike nerd Sean Yeager. I first met Sean when I was covering a local crit circuit race in Bryan Park in the city–a race that’s been going on for over 50 years. You can hear that story here. Since then, Sean and I have been in contact off and on–he leant me some really amazing books on the history...2025-01-2739 min
History ReinventedPlay Ball!Send us a textIn this two part podcast series, I’ll take you on a trip through the history around Mayo Island and the Mayo Bridge, from its early beginnings to what the future holds for this historic part of the Richmond Landscape. In this episode of the series, we’re checking out how Mayo Island was used for recreation, from boat clubs to baseball games and how transportation on and near the island played a part in its history. New episodes will try to drop e...2025-01-1913 minHistory ReinventedIsland Number 314Send us a textIn this two part podcast series, I’ll take you on a trip through the history around Mayo Island and the Mayo Bridge, from its early beginnings to what the future holds for this historic part of the Richmond Virginia Landscape. I’m kicking off the series with a dive into the history and future of Mayo island.New episodes will try to drop each week but, as a freelance reporter, I could surely use some help with you subscribing and s...2025-01-0913 min
History ReinventedHistory Reinvented TrailerSend us a textIn this two part podcast series, I’ll take you on a trip through the history around Mayo Island and the Mayo Bridge, from its early beginnings to what the future holds for this historic part of the Richmond Landscape. The first set of podcasts will focus on Mayo Island, followed by the tale of the Mayo Bridge. New episodes will try to drop each week but, as a freelance reporter, I could surely use some help with you subscribing and supporting this podcast. And...2024-12-2304 min
The Mechanics of TransportationYear in Review pt 2 - Bikes & Trails!Send us a textFor part two of the Mechanics of Transportation Year in Review, I’ve collected a few great bits from my past interviews around bikes and trails. In these chunks, we’ll hear from two members of Black Girls Do Bike club in the Richmond, Va region; John Murden, who is a cargo bike advocate and restaurant owner; and we revisit volunteers building bikes for kids for the holiday season. Rounding out the bikes bit, we’ll hear a good snippet from my interview with British race commentator Jez Cox, about the things he doe...2024-12-2026 min
The Mechanics of TransportationYear in Review pt 1 - buses & infrastructureSend us a textIt’s a been a banner first season on the Mechanics of Transportation, from being a sparkle of an idea to keep my foot in the transportation world after getting let go from a job at a public radio station as a transportation reporter, to producing 17 episodes in which I got to nerd out with people about infrastructure, biking and gaining listeners in Europe, it’s been a fun ride. So as the year winds down, I’m taking snippets from the interviews you may have missed and putting...2024-12-1617 min
The Mechanics of TransportationWhat Will The New DOT Be Like? With Streetsblog Editor Kea WilsonSend us a textOn this episode I speak with Kea Wilson, Senior Editor for Streetsblog USA, which is a daily newsblog that covers the movement to end car dependence in the United States. Besides their national site, they also have dedicated sites for San Francisco, New York, LA and more cities. Kea is also the host of the great podcast The Brake, who’s topics have included How Mayor’s are Fighting Back Against Harmful Highways and How Cities are Getting Creative to Reclaim Public Space. She is al...2024-12-0735 min
Locked In with Ian BickI Lived It: My Family & I Were Charged With Drug Trafficking & Sent To Federal Prison | Megan StewartMegan Stewart shares her personal story of how her family was charged with drug trafficking and sent to federal prison. In this interview, Megan talks about the events that led to their arrest, what it was like to face the justice system as a family, and the impact it had on their lives. She opens up about the challenges of navigating life in federal prison and the lessons learned along the way.#DrugTraffickingStory #FederalPrisonLife #TrueCrimeInterview #FamilyIncarceration #JusticeSystem #CrimeAndConsequences #PrisonSurvival #FamilyBehindBarsConnect with Megan Stewart:TikTok: http://tiktok...2024-11-2954 min
The Mechanics of TransportationWorld Day of RemembranceSend us a textWorld Remembrance Day is Sunday November 17th. It’s the day to remember those lost to traffic violence.On this episode of the Mechanics of Transportation I’m sharing a recent feature story I did for the NPR Public Radio station WTVR / Radio IQ about the day. But, in this version, I’m letting three parents share their stories in more detail. Plus, we hear bits from an earlier podcast show I did featuring Families for Safe Streets Co-Founder Amy Cohen about their efforts to reme...2024-11-1509 min
InsuranceAUM.comEpisode 255: CLO Market Pulse with Ian Gilbertson of InvescoIn this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, sits down with Ian Gilbertson, CLO Portfolio Manager and Co-Head of U.S. CLOs at Invesco, for a deep dive into the world of Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) and their role in insurance investment portfolios. Ian provides a primer on CLOs, explaining their structure, the types of assets they hold, and why this asset class has shown such resilience and stability.
They discuss the growth of CLOs in insurance company portfolios, their historical performance, and why they continue to attract insurers even amid changing regulatory requirements. Ian also s...2024-11-1431 min
The Mechanics of TransportationBritish Broadcaster Jez Cox – Part TwoSend us a textI’m circling back to finish up my conversation with British broadcaster Jez Cox. For cycling and triathlon fans who follow those sports, chances are you regularly hear Jez’s voice. If you haven’t heard him covering a bike race or a cyclocross event, then you may have heard him covering the Olympics for Eurosport, particularly in the events of surfing, swimming and break dancing.I had such a blast talking with Jez for the Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad podcast (in which I also...2024-11-0820 minMusic Production and Mixing Tips Podcast for DIY Producers and Artists | Inside The Mix#165: What is Mid-Side EQ? Enhance Your Stereo Image with Ian StewartEver wondered what is mid-side EQ or how does mid-side EQ work? Is mid-side EQ essential for a professional-sounding mix? Tune in to EP 165 of the Inside The Mix podcast, where I sit down with distinguished mastering engineer and educator Ian Stewart to explore the ins and outs of mid-side EQ. Together, we unravel the techniques that can add width and clarity to your mix and transform your audio production skills.We dive deep into the profound effects of manipulating mid and side channels to give your mix a wider stereo image and greater clarity...2024-10-2255 min
Jim & Pat's Glasgow West End ChatTim Rideout and Ian Stewart of the Scottish Currency Group Chat with Jim Byrne
Jim & Pat’s Glasgow West End Chat - Episode 103
Today I am chatting with Tim Rideout and Ian Stewart of the Scottish Currency Group. And, if you’re thinking, ‘Currency? Well, that doesn’t sound very interesting’, then stay tuned because Tim and Ian will have you convinced otherwise.
In fact after this podcast you’ll be telling your pals that currency is the most important subject to learn about if they want to live in a successful Scotland. And that would be true.
Tim and Ian chat about all things related to the upcoming...2024-08-311h 03
The Mastering ShowThe Mastering Show #95 - Loudness trends in 2024: should you follow them ? with Ian StewartThe Billboard Top 50 global singles from the first half of 2024 have an average loudness of -8.3 LUFSSo that’s how loud we should be making our masters, right ?Well…It certainly might seem that way, but in reality it’s a bit more complicated than that. This is only one of the interesting results that Ian Stewart presented in his latest blog post for iZoTope, and in this episode I asked him back on to really dig into some of the details and nuance.Plus I also wanted...2024-08-151h 15
The Mechanics of TransportationThe Mechanics of Transportation - Episode 2Send us a textWelcome to the Mechanics of Transportation with me Ian Stewart. I’m a transportation reporter, formerly with VPM News, where I covered both local and national issues around transportation, including features on Vision Zero, speed enforcement and local bike races. On this podcast, I’ll dive into the issues around transportation–from the cost of infrastructure to the people making the decisions on how we navigate the roads to people who you may want to share a bike ride, bus ride or walk with. Many of...2024-07-1223 min
The Mechanics of TransportationMechanics of Transportation - Episode one: RVA EditionSend us a textWelcome to the Mechanics of Transportation with me Ian Stewart. I’m a transportation reporter, formerly with VPM News, where I covered both local and national issues around transportation, including features on Vision Zero, speed enforcement and local bike races. On this podcast, I’ll dive into the issues around transportation–from the cost of infrastructure to the people making the decisions on how we navigate the roads to people who you may want to share a bike ride, bus ride or walk with. Many of...2024-07-0513 min
Breaking Math PodcastWhat's the Use? Interview with Professor Ian StewartWelcome to another engaging episode of the Breaking Math Podcast! Today's episode, titled "What is the Use?," features a fascinating conversation with the renowned mathematician and author, Professor Ian Stewart. As Professor Stewart discusses his latest book "What's the Use? How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life," we dive deep into the real-world applications of mathematics that often go unnoticed in our daily technologies, like smartphones, and their unpredictable implications in various fields.We'll explore the history of quaternions, invented by William Rowan Hamilton, which now play a critical role in computer graphics, gaming, and particle physics. Professor Stewart...2024-05-1444 minBreaking Math PodcastWhat's the Use? Interview with Professor Ian StewartWelcome to another engaging episode of the Breaking Math Podcast! Today's episode, titled "What is the Use?," features a fascinating conversation with the renowned mathematician and author, Professor Ian Stewart. As Professor Stewart discusses his latest book "What's the Use? How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life," we dive deep into the real-world applications of mathematics that often go unnoticed in our daily technologies, like smartphones, and their unpredictable implications in various fields.We'll explore the history of quaternions, invented by William Rowan Hamilton, which now play a critical role in computer graphics, gaming, and particle physics. Professor Stewart...2024-05-1444 minMusic Production and Mixing Tips Podcast for DIY Producers and Artists | Inside The Mix#139: The Future of AI-Assisted Music Production and Mastering with Ian StewartHave you ever wondered if AI can mix and master music? Maybe you're seeking answers to topics: what the term mastering refers to, what is normalisation, what does Spotify normalisation do, the best AI mastering, is there AI for music production, is there an AI bot for music, can AI make music, or maybe even can AI make my song sound better? Then check out EP 139 of the Inside The Mix podcast.Prepare to be enthralled as the exceptionally skilled Ian Stewart and I lift the veil on the future of music production with the...2024-04-2353 min
The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In BusinessDo elections change anything? With Caroline Flint and Ian StewartEvery five years, we put a cross on a piece of paper – and put it in a ballot box. It’s a democratic right. A civic duty. An opportunity to have a say on what matters to us in our communities. 2024 is a big year for elections. Because more of us than ever before will be going to the polls around the globe. In the US. The UK. India. Taiwan. Mexico. South Africa. And many more. And there’s a lot at stake – from the rise of the far right and soaring inflation to ongoi...2024-02-2740 min
FUTURES PodcastMathematics as Science Fiction w/ Prof. Ian StewartMathematician Prof. Ian Stewart shares his strategies for explaining abstract mathematical concepts to the public, the role imagination can play in education, and how science fiction can assist in solving the world’s most complex mysteries. Professor Ian Stewart is a British mathematician who majored in mathematics at the University of Cambridge and is an emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick. With more than 200 papers and 20 books on mathematics under his name, Professor Stewart has done much to popularise mathematics, talking about the principles and depth of mathematics within various academic fields such as li...2024-02-191h 37
Your Inside Track to SuccessHow to Eliminate Your Debt with Ian Group | Ep 47 Your Inside Track to SuccessFinancial freedom is possible, and it starts with paying off your debt. Ian Group of Ian Builds Wealth, is a master at paying off massive sums of debt, having paid off over $200,000 in student loans - all while raising a family and continuing to live his life. Ian joins host Stewart Kraintz this week for an in-depth conversation on what worked for him in tackling - and conquering - a mountain of debt over time. He shares his insights on how to stay focused and motivated, and what worked for him in his first-hand experience doing the...2024-01-1745 min
The Ad PodcastIan Stewart - Chief Marketing Officer at Wedge Brands LLC, XCEL WetsuitsIan Stewart - Chief Marketing Officer at Wedge Brands LLC, XCEL Wetsuits Ian Stewart is the Chief Marketing Officer at Wedge Brands, owners of Xcel Wetsuits. Marketing experience at Converse, UGG, MTV, The Coca-Cola Company. A brand marketer with 25 years of regional and global experience around the world, Ian was at Converse as their head of marketing. He has also held marketing roles at MTV, Coca-Cola, and Ogilvy. A lifelong surfer from Whale Beach in Australia, Ian is never far from the ocean, so its protection is always on his mind.2024-01-061h 04
Master Your Mix PodcastIan Stewart: How to Get Big Low-EndIan Stewart is a mastering engineer and audio educator from the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts where he's operated Flotown Mastering since 2011. Ian received his B.S. in Music Engineering Technology from the University of Miami in 2007 and has been a passionate advocate for audio quality, and for fostering a better understanding of the topics surrounding it, ever since.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:Streaming loudness targets: Do they even matter?Should you master to -14 LUFS?How to prepare for your first listen of a new project so that you can create a game pl...2023-03-151h 36
17TwentyE116 || Ian Fullington || The Magic of MentorshipFor the season finale of the 17Twenty podcast, Kevin and Stewart host a long-awaited in-studio guest, Ian Fullington. Ian is a long-time colleague of Stewart, and as they've both recently embarked on new professional journeys, they sit down to reflect on almost a decade of working together, reflections on the industry, lessons learned from being in the trenches together, the immense and immeasurable value of good mentorship, industry involvement, and a bevvy of other things as, in true-to-form fashion, the story winds from timeline to timeline, and from serious to joking, all the while walking through poignant points about fam...2022-12-191h 26
Zwischen zwei DeckelnThe Collapse of Chaos von Ian Stewart und Jack Cohen
Nach ganz viel „Gesellschaft“ begeben wir uns in dieser Episode mal wieder in die Naturwissenschaften: Holger stellt das Buch „The Collapse of Chaos“ von Ian Stewart und Jack Cohen vor. Darin argumentieren die Autoren, dass der übliche reduktionistische Ansatz in der (Natur-) Wissenschaft nur die halbe Wahrheit ist, der zweite Teil sind Strukturen auf höheren Ebenen, die mit den tieferen Ebenen in Wechselwirkung stehen.
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Ben Stewart PodcastIan Morris: Frequency and Healing Music | Ben Stewart Podcast #43(Artist Series)Founder of Listening To Smile - Healing Frequency Minded Music for Personal Growth and WellbeingIan has over 21 years’ experience in the performing arts field and has made it his life's goals to use his gifts and passion to be of service to people in search of healing. https://listeningtosmile.com/ian-morris/https://www.instagram.com/listeningtosmile/#BenStewart #IanMorris #Artist #Music #HealingBen Stewart Podcast strives to offer awareness and solutions to a rapidly evolving world, while building community… Produced live, Thursdays at 5:00 PM EST. 2022-03-251h 35
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Chief marketing officer Ian Stewart has led marketing at MTV, Coke, and Converse before taking the reins at the iconic shoe company TOMS. He’s created lasting brand value wherever he’s gone. In this 5 minutes with Engagement Experts, we chat with him about surfing, Asia, the biggest turning point in his career, and how to build iconic brands.
The secret?
If you want to be iconic, you have to celebrate the icon. And in fact there’s a growth strategy for iconic brands that is exactl...2022-02-0306 min
Leading in EcommerceWalking Many Paths | Ian Stewart, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at TOMS ShoesIn this conversation, Ian Stewart, CMO at TOMS Shoes, talks about innovation throughout his career and the evolution of TOMS Shoes. Hear about his early career living on the move, fostering a culture of innovation working at iconic brands, the CMO puzzle, implementing changes at TOMS, and staying ahead in an ever-changing environment.Ian is a marketing leader with global and regional experience at TOMS, UGG, Converse, MTV and Coca-Cola. He’s a Board member of Surfrider Foundation, and supporter of Food Bank of Santa Barbara.Episode Outline [00:48] About Ian2022-01-1935 minLeading in EcommerceWalking Many Paths | Ian Stewart, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at TOMS ShoesIn this conversation, Ian Stewart, CMO at TOMS Shoes, talks about innovation throughout his career and the evolution of TOMS Shoes. Hear about his early career living on the move, fostering a culture of innovation working at iconic brands, the CMO puzzle, implementing changes at TOMS, and staying ahead in an ever-changing environment.Ian is a marketing leader with global and regional experience at TOMS, UGG, Converse, MTV and Coca-Cola. He’s a Board member of Surfrider Foundation, and supporter of Food Bank of Santa Barbara.Episode Outline [00:48] About Ian2022-01-1935 min
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Math Ed PodcastEpisode 2110: Ian StewartIan Stewart from the University of Warwick discusses his book, What the Use? How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life (Basic Books).
Ian's Website: https://ianstewartjoat.weebly.com/
Book URL: https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/ian-stewart/whats-the-use/9781541699496/
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Breaking Math Podcast65: An Interview with Author Ian Stewart (Book About Everyday Math)Welcome to another engaging episode of the Breaking Math Podcast! Today's episode, titled "What is the Use?," features a fascinating conversation with the renowned mathematician and author, Professor Ian Stewart. As Professor Stewart discusses his latest book "What's the Use? How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life," we dive deep into the real-world applications of mathematics that often go unnoticed in our daily technologies, like smartphones, and their unpredictable implications in various fields.We'll explore the history of quaternions, invented by William Rowan Hamilton, which now play a critical role in computer graphics, gaming, and particle physics. Professor Stewart...2021-10-2444 minBreaking Math Podcast65: An Interview with Author Ian Stewart (Book About Everyday Math)Welcome to another engaging episode of the Breaking Math Podcast! Today's episode, titled "What is the Use?," features a fascinating conversation with the renowned mathematician and author, Professor Ian Stewart. As Professor Stewart discusses his latest book "What's the Use? How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life," we dive deep into the real-world applications of mathematics that often go unnoticed in our daily technologies, like smartphones, and their unpredictable implications in various fields.We'll explore the history of quaternions, invented by William Rowan Hamilton, which now play a critical role in computer graphics, gaming, and particle physics. Professor Stewart...2021-10-2444 min
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Title: What's the Use?: How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life
Author: Ian Stewart
Narrator: Quentin Cooper
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:07:02
Language: English
Release date: 08-17-21
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Science & Technology, Biology & Chemistry, Mathematics
Summary:
See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond.
Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph ima...2021-08-179h 07
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Title: What's the Use?: How Mathematics Shapes Everyday Life
Author: Ian Stewart
Narrator: Quentin Cooper
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 7 minutes
Release date: August 17, 2021
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Genres: Biology & Chemistry
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See the world in a completely new way as an esteemed mathematician shows how math powers the world—from technology to health care and beyond. Almost all of us have sat in a math class, wondering when we'd ever need to know how to find the roots of a polynomial or graph imaginary numbers. And in...2021-08-179h 07