Jasmine Harper - Podcast Details

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Females Thriving Over Thirty Raising a Child with Cystic Fibrosis (CF): A Mother’s Story, Daily Routines & Real TalkIn today’s episode of Females Thriving Over 30, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Aimee Barber-Faulkner to talk about her daughter Harper’s cystic fibrosis journey—from the heel-prick diagnosis and those overwhelming newborn days to today’s school routines, medication (like Creon) timing, infection-risk management, and the power of a supportive care team. This is a compassionate, practical conversation for any parent, caregiver, or friend wanting to understand CF beyond the headlines. 💛We cover the real life stuff: what CF is, how modulator therapies (e.g., Kaftrio/Kalydeco) are changing outcomes for some genotypes, what school looks like...

2025-10-2344 min

Your 9-to-Bloom Bestie And Just Like That, It's the End of an EraHBO series And Just Like That has finally come to a close and some fans are excited the Sex and the City era is over. Today's episode covers what did and didn't work in the continuation of an iconic show. P.S. Here's a link to the Harper's Bazaar article I mention about her!

2025-08-1812 min

Sideline Sisters WNBA Trade Deadline, Too Early Playoffs Talk, Candace Parker's Latest TakesJasmine Harper and Candace "Ace" Pedraza return to analyze the key moves leading up to the WNBA Trade Deadline. With recent activity from the Seattle Storm, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, and even the Las Vegas Aces, it's becoming clear which teams are positioning themselves for deep playoff runs. The Sisters also take a closer look at teams like the Dallas Wings, Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, and Washington Mystics—highlighting where expectations have been met or missed. Injuries to standout players like Kayla Thornton and Caitlin Clark are also shaping the postseason outlook for their respective teams....

2025-08-0846 min

Sideline Sisters All-Star Weekend + Midseason GradesJasmine Harper and Candace "Ace" Pedraza return with a brand new episode of Sideline Sisters, diving into all the action and entertainment from WNBA All-Star Weekend. In this episode, the duo breaks down the weekend’s standout moments—on and off the court—while bringing their signature blend of insight and wit. Beyond the festivities, Harper and Ace also co-authored a midseason grades article, evaluating all 13 WNBA teams based on their performance in the first half of the season. They grouped the teams into four categories and combined sharp analysis with humor, stats, and storytelling. It’s a playful yet poin...

2025-07-251h 10

Sideline Sisters DeWanna Bonner Wants Out From Fever & Latest WNBA Power RankingsAs Candace "Ace" Pedraza and Jasmine Harper open the episode, news drops that DeWanna Bonner wants out from the Indiana Fever. Ace and Harper discuss the breaking news and analyze different team options for Bonner's new landing spot. She's made it clear her preferred destinations are with the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream, but Harper encourages a move by the Aces. Our duo also dives into the latest WNBA standings and Winsidr Power Rankings, and closes out with the latest news around the W, including multiple players making unified statements about CBA negotiations.Beat produced by Dassi.

2025-06-2557 min

Sideline Sisters Vibe Check: What's Happening Around the League & MoreCandace "Ace" Pedraza and Jasmine Harper recap different events, storylines, and happenings around the league, while also diving into the on-court action. Players like Paige Bueckers and Alyssa Thomas have returned from injury while others are leaving for Eurobasket. As a result, the standings have shifted greatly for teams like the Dream, Valkyries, and Wings--but the Liberty and Lynx are in a class of their own. Our sisters break it all down and then some in the latest Sideline Sisters episode.Beat produced by Dassi.Sound design by Mike Goodrick....

2025-06-121h 00

Sideline Sisters WNBA Season Is Heating UpJasmine Harper and Candace "Ace" Pedraza are back with another episode to discuss the landscape of the WNBA and current news and storylines. As Week 4 closes, Harper and Ace notice a few teams exceeding expectations, while some are greatly underperforming. An influence on some of these performances include a massive wave of injuries that has swept the league. Teams have began securing hardship contracts and resting their stars to preserve health. Players like Paige Bueckers, Sophie Cunningham, Tiffany Hayes, Rickea Jackson and Caitlin Clark have missed multiple games. The Sisters also discuss the latest news from Seattle where an...

2025-06-0842 min

Sideline Sisters First Week Takeaways from the 2025 WNBA SeasonCandace "Ace" Pedraza and Jasmine Harper discuss their major takeaways from the first week of WNBA action. The 2025 season has already been exciting, with teams like the Washington Mystics surprising both Ace and Jas, and with rookies truly showing out to begin their professional careers. Additionally, the duo dives into the week's WNBA news, including historic viewership for the first Chicago Sky-Indiana Fever bout of the season, and the New York Liberty's record valuation. Sound design by Mike Goodrick.Affiliate LinksHomage: http://homage.sjv.io/Winsidr23BreakingT: h...

2025-05-2349 min

Sideline Sisters 29th WNBA Season Tips Off TonightCandace "Ace" Pedraza and Jasmine Harper are back with another episode to discuss the WNBA's 29th season tip off. They discuss three current storylines they find interesting , their favorite rosters of 2025, and share early awards predictions for honors like MVP, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Player, and more. Ace and Harper also preview opening weekend games like the New York Liberty vs. the Las Vegas Aces, and Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever. Tune in to hear about all of these topics and more!Sound design by Mike Goodrick.Affiliate LinksHomage: http://homage.sjv.i...

2025-05-161h 15

Our Nerdiest Thing Season 5 : Episode 48 - Audiobooks & the Narrators We Love + Author Jasmine WaltHello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss audiobooks and the narrators we love!Join us as we discuss the following:-Our audiobook and narrator suggestions-What we are reading, watching & listening to-Talk about Sza, skeleton coffee mugs and seven brew This week, we also welcomed friend of the podcast, Jasmine Walt, back to discuss TheVampire’s Bargain!You can find our interview at the (35:40) mark!New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author JasmineWalt is obsessed with books, chocolate, and sharp, poin...

2025-05-131h 02

Sideline Sisters 2025 WNBA Draft: Takeaways, training camp thoughts & biggest draft surprisesJasmine Harper and Candace "Ace" Pedraza discuss the aftermath of the 2025 WNBA Draft. The event, which drew in the second-most viewers in WNBA Draft history, was highlighted by the selection of Paige Bueckers No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings. Harper and Pedraza also speak about best-fits from the draft, the biggest surprise picks to them, and their biggest questions about teams like the Wings, Washington Mystics, and Chicago Sky after their draft picks were made. The two also touch on training camp and discuss 6 teams they're most interested to see go through camp. Starting lineup predictions and r...

2025-04-221h 12

Sideline Sisters Diving Right In: Unrivaled, WNBA Free Agency, March Madness & DraftJasmine Harper and Candace "Ace" Pedraza take the temperature of the WNBA offseason and begin with discussing the success of the Unrivaled 3x3 league founded by WNBA players Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. In their first season, Unrivaled nearly broken even with a $27 million accrual in revenue. Harper and Ace discuss Unrivaled's talent pool, achievements in year one, and improvements heading into year 2. Next, our hosts discuss the chaos of WNBA free agency, starting with the three-team trade involving the Aces, Storm, and Sparks, which saw Kelsey Plum head to LA and Jewell Loyd to LV. They also discuss o...

2025-04-1248 min

Sideline Sisters Welcome to Sideline SistersJasmine Harper and Candace "Ace" Pedraza introduce themselves to listeners in this Sideline Sisters podcast trailer. Ace shares the mission and voice of the podcast: bringing a new vibe to WNBA podcasts that supply diverse perspectives from women knowledge about the game. The Winsidr brand is expanding its network to provide more perspectives and analysis about the WNBA, and Harper and Ace are leading the charge. Enjoy this trailer as the co-hosts share their backgrounds, goals for the show, and tease what's on the horizon. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

2025-03-3017 min

Psych Attack 25. Kids these days: Understanding and supporting youth mental healthIn this episode, I catch up again with Dr Will Dobud about his latest book called 'Kids These Days', which is currently on presale.'Kids These Days' is essentially a protest for protecting the heroism and spirit of youth. Will co-authored 'Kids These Days' with Professor Nevin Harper from the University of Victoria in Canada. This anticipated book offers a frank exploration of the rising rates of youth mental illness and the ways in which increased interference, intervention, and ideology have influenced these trends. To develop the book, Will and Nevin consulted with experts in therapeutic interventions...

2025-03-2735 min

Make Good Fashion: A Fashion Business Podcast Building a Sustainable Brand Through Media Success with Desiree Gaitan-Buchanan of Poplinen🔗 Enroll in the Fashion Wholesale Masterclass: https://www.makegoodfashion.com/wholesalesuccessFind the free resources mentioned on this episode here----> https://www.makegoodfashion.com/free-fashion-resourcesToday, I’m excited to sit down with Desiree Gaitan-Buchanan, the founder of Poplinen, a sustainable fashion brand that has been featured on media outlets like Good Morning America, Harper’s Bazaar, and Marie Claire. Desiree joins us to talk about how she built Poplinen with a focus on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and and empowering women of all shapes and sizes.In this episode, Des shares how she...

2024-12-0653 min

Black Writers Read BONUS: Nicole + Jasmine Chat about 'The Other Black Girl'Send us a textThis special bonus episode of Black Writers Read is the first episode of Season Eight of Podcasting is the New Kink! which features me as a guest co-host! I was invited by Jasmine Gary to join her on her platform to chat about the novel, The Other Black Girl (Atria, 2021) by Zakiya Delila Harris, and the subsequent television series adaptation (now available to stream on Hulu). Urgent, propulsive, and sharp as a knife, this thriller, Harris's debut novel, is about the tension that unfurls when two young Black women meet aga...

2024-10-0359 min

Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat Real talk about dancing with motherhood with Jasmine Harper. - Be Greater Than Pt. 2Today on Shaping Freedom, we get the opportunity to talk to the third member of The Be Greater Collective Jasmine Harper. As you would have heard from our last episode with Be Greater Than, this collective is reimaging what mental and social wellness means for a broader audience. As for Jasmine, we are going to look deeper into what it means to apply the lessons taught at Be Greater Than in a more practical way. Jasmine is going to teach us how she manages burnout as an artist, professional, and mom. This is Shaping freedom.

2024-09-1649 min

Hoops & Huddle Episode 3: WNBA Mid-Season Chat w/Jasmine HarperWe have reached the WNBA Olympic break, so we brought Winsidr's Jasmine Harper to discuss the season. Jasmine and Maliika discussed the WNBA All-Star Game and its competitive nature. We also analyzed the current WNBA season, discussing team dynamics and player chemistry. We also discussed the rookie-year performances of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

2024-08-0751 min

Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow Being Selfish Is Okay with Founders of Be> Jasmine Harper, Ashley Everett, and Randy C. Bonds“It's a necessity to pour into yourselves to be able to give back to other people.” That realization is what led professional dancers Jasmine Harper and Ashley Everett, and celebrity publicist Randy C. Bonds to form “Be > (Greater Than), a wellness brand that focuses on the importance of taking time for yourself. While all three are accomplished professionals, they’ve often worked in someone else’s shadow. For Jasmine and Ashley, it was Beyoncé. and for Randy, a variety of high-profile clients. So, this is a journey of putting themselves first and wanting others to join their self-care revolution. They share with...

2024-05-301h 06

Simple Recipe Box Exploring Trader Joe's Culinary Secrets: Mastering Thai Red Curry SauceWelcome to this episode of Simple Recipe Box, hosted by Ben Harper! Dive into the delightful world of Thai cuisine as we explore the simple yet tantalizing Trader Joe's Thai Red Curry Sauce. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a curious beginner, this episode will guide you through making a delicious Thai Red Curry using ingredients easily found at your local supermarket. Ben breaks down the recipe into easy steps, ensuring you can recreate this exotic dish at home with chicken, tofu, or veggies. Tune in for cooking tips, ingredient insights, and how to serve this mouthwatering dish over...

2024-04-1902 min $Let\'s Talk: Faith & Justice$

Let's Talk: Faith & Justice Jasmine Grace Outreach - A Dedicated Team of SurvivorsTune in to this conversation with Jasmine and Anita of Jasmine Grace Outreach (JGO) beloved partners of BFJN's Micah 6:8 Service-Learning Program. An organization that helps individuals break free from drug addiction, sexual exploitation, and a hopeless way of life. A dedicated team of survivors and those in recovery who are available to help guide those who are ready and need help. JGO offers addiction support and exit strategies, recovery groups, mentoring and coaching, and many paths to help bring awareness to all. Bags Of Hope was founded by JGO as a way to reach out to vulnerable women in...

2023-07-1235 min

Hoops & Huddle Episode 8: WNBA Preview w/Jasmine Harper of WinsidrThe 27th WNBA Season has begun! Check out our conversation with Jasmine Harper of Winsidr as we discuss some of the top teams to watch this season.

2023-05-2550 min $London Writers\' Salon$

London Writers' Salon #050: Jasmine Richards — Creating Bestselling Children’s Book Series, Ideating, Secrets Of A Great Pitch & The Business Of Children’s PublishingJasmine Richards, editor, writer, and award-winning founder of StoryMix Studio talks to us about the business of children’s publishing and how she generates and sells her ideas to publishers and works with writers to create commercial fiction for children. *ABOUT JASMINE RICHARDS Jasmine Richards is the author of over a dozen children's books ranging from picture books to teen fiction. Her most recent novel, Keeper of Myths, was published by Harper Collins. She has over 15 years of experience as an editor, including roles at Hamish Hamilton, Puffin, and Dutton Books in New York...

2023-03-111h 02

The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey Lessons from 2 Black Women that have shaped us with Jasmine HolmesEvery month is a good month to learn about Black History, and in the special month of February I'm sharing with you some amazing people who have incredible resources we can learn from. Today I am SO excited to have Jasmine Holmes on The Happy Hour for the very first time! I'm so excited about it that I've actually invited her to be on TWO episodes this week!Jasmine L. Holmes is an educator, research assistant, and the author of Carved in Ebony and Mother to Son. She creates public history resources for teachers and lifelong learners...

2023-02-0832 min $Researchers\' Cardbox$

Researchers' Cardbox S01E24: A Christmas Story Christmas, Werner Heisenberg, Stuck In The MiddleIn Physics and Philosophy, Werner Heisenberg correctly speculated that the availability of nuclear weapons would not make war obsolete. Instead, "the absurdity of warfare by means of thermonuclear weapons may, in a first approximation, act as an incentive for war on a small scale," and further, that this situation, in turn, could induce some nations to feel that "in the case of small wars inflicted upon them by aggressors, they would actually have recourse to the nuclear weapons" (p. 165). In other words, the then newer technological means of destruction exacerbates danger, especially given how what may seem justified or...

2022-11-1619 min $Researchers\' Cardbox$

Researchers' Cardbox S01E16: Worldviews, Charley Harper, Nelson MemoHow does one reconcile the deterministic, the stochastic, and free will? Somehow these things seem to contradict each other, but they also all seem to exist in the world. For instance, if the universe is deterministic, where does randomness fit in? And if free will isn't a mere illusion, is it just something random, or is it yet another ingredient of our world? All of this is caught up in the web of our lives. Will machine intelligence figure all this out for us? Maybe if our scholarship on the subject becomes publicly available, it can be used as...

2022-09-2119 min

Background Book Rants The Books That We Despise With Our Whole SoulsIn this episode, Jasmine and Dakota discuss their top most hated books that they've ever read. They talk about their favorite bat boys, Rhys and Cassian, Detective Stevie, and Perfect Princess Harper. Jasmine shares her disdain for Conrad Fisher and Dakota discusses the Great Squirrel Betrayal of 6th grade. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

2022-08-101h 11

Shots of Serenity Covid-19, Academia, and BalanceCovid-19, a pandemic that initiated about two years ago, yet the manifestations are slowly coming to the surface! This week we discuss a few of the manifestations of Covid-19 in the realm of academia. We are pleased to discuss this vast topic with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Adjunct Professor, and mother, Dr. Melissa Harper! Thank you all so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed the vibes, be sure to share and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Google Play!Keep up with Shots of Serenity on our website and follow u...

2022-07-3150 min

You Late!Zach Harper Joins The Pod, Sticky Situation in Minnesota, NBA Play-In Recap Night 1Jasmine Watkins and Nekias Duncan talk about the latest happenings in the world of sports, as the Nets beat the Cavs in the Play-In Tournament to clinch the #7 seed in the East (1:46), the Timberwolves top the Clippers to wrap up the #7 seed in the West (5:35), and Jasmine gets stuck trying to recall which animal glue comes from. In our "Late Slip" conversation with The Athletic's Zach Harper (9:35), we look ahead to the NBA playoffs, the MVP race, dealing with NBA fanbases online, and talk about his interactions with Jasmine in the suite. Lastly, in I'm Just Gon' Say It, we...

2022-04-1357 min

Gospel Spice | Awaken Delight in God through faith in Jesus Christ Be inspired with real-life heroes of faith | with Jasmine HolmesEpisode 143 – Jasmine Holmes joins us for an inspiring conversation about 10 seemingly unknown Black women who changed their communities when they were alive in the 18th and 19th centuries, and whose legacy can still be felt today. Regardless of our gender, our color, our age, our culture or even where we live in the world, we can all learn much from each of these 10 heroes. Jasmine says: “Black women are made in the image of God carved in ebony. This book is an unapologetic rejoicing in the fact that God chose to make each woman profiled in this book...

2022-04-0435 min

Over the Rims of Mugs Jasmine MerrittHave you ever met someone and felt an instant connection? That is exactly what happened to me in Houston, TX when I jumped into what I thought was a random Uber ride to the airport!Jasmine Merritt captured my attention and then my heart as I learned about her story….and then I wanted to know more! Her heart to want to help people heal and learn to love themselves better is precious. I hope our conversation will inspire you to find your healing in God and follow His lead in your life....

2022-04-0100 min

Psych Attack 9 - Exploring outdoor therapiesThis episode focuses on Dr Will Dobud’s research in the area of outdoor and adventure therapies. We unpack the solution-focused therapeutic work he does on expeditions with young people experiencing poor mental health and/or substance use. Dr Will Dobud is a Lecturer in social work in the School of Social Work and Arts, Charles Sturt University. Will is also the director of True North Expeditions, an adventure therapy program for adolescents, based in Adelaide, Australia. If you want to keep up to date with Will’s work, you can visit his website, CSU staff...

2022-01-3147 min

Carved In Ebony Frances Ellen Watkins Harper“The word that comes to mind when I think of her is ‘poise.’” —Jasmine HolmesIn this episode of Carved in Ebony, Jasmine Holmes and Abena Ansah-Wright talk about how Frances Ellen Watkins Harper defied societal expectations in order to make an impact on her world. Harper was a teacher, a speaker, a poet, an abolitionist, and equal rights advocate. She became the first woman to teach at Union Seminary, as well as the first African American woman to publish a short story.Follow Jasmine Holmes Twitter: https://twitter.c...

2021-12-0213 min

Worthy Women Podcast Episode #100 Resilient Women: Jasmine M. JohnsonIn this episode I talk with Resilient Woman Jasmine M. Johnson about her journey of being healed of cancer and navigating grief in the loss of her mother. She shares many practical tips to anyone who may have experienced loss. Jasmine M. Johnson is a writer, mentor, cancer survivor, and Emotional Wellness Coach. Through her business, Embrace Your Healing, she serves women of faith who have experienced the death of a loved one and are struggling to navigate their healing journey. Her passion for supporting those who are grieving stems from her own extensive journey with loss...

2021-11-2647 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Jasmine FellowsIt’s taken me four years to get her on the show but I finally did it! Today I chat to my great friend and musical collaborator Jasmine Fellows. Jas is a multi-instrumentalist who I originally met through Canberra ukulele groups, but who has now become an irreplaceable member of house band The New Black, and our ukulele and cello duo Four Strings Two. We had a great time recording this - I think I cut out at least ten minutes of giggling in the edit! Please enjoy. Some show-related links below: Lanikai Ukulele Bec Taylor School...

2021-10-1737 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Jim CroftToday’s guest is one of the members of the Ukulele is the New Black house band – Jim Croft. I’ve been wanting to get him on the show for some time, but because I know he’s not really a fan of the limelight I didn’t approach him – until now! Fortunately he said yes, and we had a great chat about experimenting with different tunings, the importance of music theory, and his extensive ukulele collection. Please enjoy! Some show-related links below: Bruko Ukulele Kmise Ukulele Ken Middleton Cuatro Kala 8-string tenor Coolibah Coolective Lunchulele Smiths Alternat...

2021-10-0339 min

Sleep Snatchers Episode 14: I've been to the same Astral LocationHey Ya'll so glad you have you back for another episode of Sleep Snatchers! I hope everyone is having a great week. On this episode I speak with Andrea! She's had experiences of lucid dreaming ever since she was a child. Those lucid dreams have turned into astral projections over the years. Andrea makes a vivid account of the same astral location as Harper from episode 05 Astral Locations. Stay tuned for an episode of them together talking about the Location! * there is brief mention of suicide in this episode * Lucid...

2021-09-3038 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Nicole and Aaron KeimToday’s guests were suggested by one of my patrons, Maja Zweck. Nicole and Aaron Keim are trained musicians who play ukulele as the duo “The Quiet American”, and luthier Aaron also makes beautiful handcrafted ukuleles at Beansprout Musical Instruments, at their home in Hood River, Oregon. After I recorded this interview another listener, Paul Gissing, also suggested I talk to Aaron – so chances are you should all enjoy it! Some show-related links below: Jumpin’ Jim’s Ukulele Songbooks Boulder Acoustic Society Denver Ukefest Heidi Litke Mya-moe ukuleles Dan Sawyer Marmalade Creations Dame Judi Dench’s rude embroidery...

2021-09-2042 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Kim YangI’ve talked to ukulele players all over the world but it’s nice to talk to someone local again from Canberra where I live. Originally from Taiwan, Kim Yang moved here around 10 years ago where she discovered the joy of music and, of course, ukulele. Kim is now a full-time musician and songwriter who is about to release her new EP, Brave. We had a chat a few weeks ago about her musical journey. Some show-related links below: artsACT Eden bushfires 2019 Songs played on the show: Wake me Up (Kim Yang) The Bath Song (K...

2021-09-0634 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Dani Joy & Perry StaufferIn today’s episode I talk to Dani Joy and her partner in life and music, Perry Stauffer. Dani and Perry live in Portland, Oregon where they run an online music academy, create wonderful music as a duo and with others, and have a wall full of ukuleles which they sell from their living room. They are a wonderfully warm and energetic couple and I thoroughly enjoyed my chat with them. I think you will too! Some show-related links below: Romero Creations Ohana Ukuleles The NAMM Show Daniel Ho Auburn Ukulele Festival Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival KoAlo...

2021-08-2347 min

Ukulele Is The New Black S4E08 - Aldrine GuerreroToday I talk to Aldrine Guerrero of Ukulele Underground, a passionate ukulele player and teacher based in Kaua’i in Hawai’i. We chat about the creation of the Ukulele Underground forums, his love of teaching and performing, and he plays a couple of incredible songs. Towards the end you may hear some roosters in the background – for me that is the sound of Kau’ai, a place I really hope I can visit again some day. Please enjoy! Some show-related links below: Ka’au Crater Boys Hilo Ukulele Prelude Ukuleles Kala Ukuleles Lanikai Ukuleles Kanile’a Ukulele – 20...

2021-08-0938 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Barbara TaylorIn this episode I talk to Barbara Taylor, a dynamic ukulele player and organiser from Busselton in Western Australia. Barbara has been on my list since previous guest Kevin Chennell mentioned her, and I’m so glad I finally caught up with her, because she is a delight. Oh and Barbara mentions my cat curtains, which were pretty hard to miss when I talked to her over Zoom. If you want to see them, here’s a picture. They are wonderfully tacky and you won’t be disappointed! Some show-related links below: Samantha Muir Sam Brown...

2021-07-2633 min

Conversations with Juls Let's Talk Purpose w/JasmineJoin the conversation as I sit with Jasmine Harper and we talk about life after So You Think You Can Dance, sharing the stage with Beyoncé, aligning yourself with God's plan, and life after dance.

2021-07-1458 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Life Is A MusicalToday I have a bonus episode for you. If you’ve been listening to my recent episodes you will know that I have been going through a long and painful process of moving house, and as a result I haven’t been able to find the time to make new episodes. Today I bring you something which is new, but a little different. I’m going to tell you about some of the challenges I’ve been facing, and how music – or specifically, musicians – brought me an incredible moment of light and joy. Songs played in this episode: T...

2021-07-1207 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Christopher Davis-ShannonToday I have a chat to Christopher Davis-Shannon, a Philadelphia-based musician who grew up in a very musical family. He discovered ukulele a few years back and fell in love with it, and he now plays some fantastic music, much of it influenced by early 20th century players such as Roy Smeck and George Formby. Enjoy! To find out more about Christopher’s music, teaching, and his new book “The George Formby Handbook”, go to his website thetinman.co. Some show-related links below: Roy Smeck Campanella Sam Muir Choan Galvez Paul Mansell Django Reinhardt George F...

2021-05-3136 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Toast GardenIn today’s episode I talk to Bill and Lizzie, otherwise known as Toast Garden, a couple and musical duo based in Tasmania. Originally from Sydney where they started out as a guitar and voice duo, they discovered ukulele and have now filled their Tasmanian home with them. They play a couple of great renditions of Beatles songs during our chat, which I am sure you will enjoy. If you want to hear more great ukulele from Toast Garden check them out on YouTube, or on Instagram. Some show-related links below: Lanikai Ukuleles Kala Ukul...

2021-05-1742 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Sugarman SlimI’ve talked to a lot of overseas players recently so I figured it was time to bring back some Australian content! I have a chat to Sugarman Slim, a Sydney-based musician who combines ukulele with bass riffs in a way that will make you want to jump up and dance! He plays some fantastic songs written by his daughter, and tells us about his small, mobile rehearsal space. Enjoy! For more information about Slim, and to get details of his daughter’s songs, go to sugarmanslim.com, and check out his music on YouTube. Some sh...

2021-05-0346 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Rich SextonToday’s episode features actor and musician Rich Sexton, who entertains and educates young children as the award-winning Funnybones Music, putting his acting and ukulele skills to excellent use. I discovered in our chat that Rich can play grown-up music as well, as you will hear in this episode. Enjoy! Some show-related links below: Cole Clark guitars Kala Ukulele My Enya Nova orange ukulele Eddie Vedder – Ukulele Songs Songs played on the show: Sleeping Bunnies (Rich Sexton) Golden Brown (Hugh Cornwell, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Dave Greenfield, Jet Black – 1982) No Humour on the Underground (Rich Sexton) Go to...

2021-04-1941 min

Walking Well Podcast When Life Goes Left ft. Jasmine SouersLife has this uncanny capacity to completely blindside us in often unnerving, earth-shattering ways. Jasmine Souers is no stranger to this reality. By the time her 30th birthday arrived, Jasmine had already survived breast cancer, a bilateral mastectomy, and a divorce. If resilience had a poster child, this chick would most certainly be in the running.On this episode we discuss how to handle life going left. From what not to do to how to regain your balance and your sanity, Jasmine shares all the things she learned along the way. Listen in!Resources

2021-04-1248 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Marc GallagherToday I bring you a chat with Marc Gallagher, a multi-instrumentalist from Manchester in the UK. Marc started out trying to play all the instruments, but when the time came to pick a specialty he wisely opted for the fun one - the ukulele. He is also an accomplished songwriter, and he plays a couple of his songs in today’s episode. Some show-related links below: Monsters vs Aliens The Dave Clark Five Highway to Hell cover with Ben Gorb Barry Maz – Got a Ukulele Grand Northern Ukulele Festival Pono Ukulele Cocobolo Ukuleles World of Ukes Pete H...

2021-04-0538 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Stuart YoshidaSeason 4 is here – welcome to the first episode for 2021! Today I talk to fellow ukulele podcaster Stuart Yoshida, who has been making the Ooktown podcast for around 10 years with co-host Doug Brown. As well as talking podcasting, Stuart tells me the story of his first ukulele (blue house, brown roof, black dog) and the secret origin of the ukulele (two plants, one bird, three people, one ship). Enjoy! Some show-related links below: Ooktown episode 97 – Giggly and Fluffy Molly Lewis Brad Bordessa The Live Ukulele Podcast Joco Cruise John Atkins Grace Vanderwaal Gomes Guitars & Ukuleles This Week in Tech...

2021-03-2157 min

We Speak Beauty Martin-Christopher Harper - Editorial and Celebrity Hair StylistSend us a textEpisode 42 - Lottie and Lindsey interview the charming and talented hair stylist Martin-Christopher (Marty) Harper. Marty has worked on campaigns for brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Belstaff, All Saints, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Aritzia, Theory, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters, and has collaborated with photographers Ryan McGinley, Ellen Von Unwerth, Victor Demarchelier, David Roemer, Renell Medrano, Diego Villarreal, and Will Vendramini. Harper’s work can be seen in the pages of Wonderland, Teen Vogue, 10 Men, Vogue Arabia, Elle Italia, Elle Brasil, Harper’s Bazaar Brasil, and Harper’s Bazaar Espana, among others. His celebr...

2021-02-011h 39

Ukulele Is The New Black AUTLA Survives 2020I’m going to start working on 2021 episodes soon, but in the meantime here is a bonus episode with some of the members of AUTLA – the Australian Ukulele Teachers and Leaders Association. I have a chat with two former guests of the podcast – Tom the Pom and Ruth Allen – as well as AUTLA’s president, Dan McEoin. They talk about what AUTLA does, and how they managed the challenges of 2020 and beyond. Links to things mentioned on the show: Craig Chee The Spooky Men’s Chorale Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival Hills Ukulele Festival Spruke Festival Newkulele Festival U...

2021-01-2640 min

Shots of Serenity 11: The Helping Professions Part 2Welcome to part two of the inspiring series, “The Helping Professions”. In this weeks’ episode, Dr Melissa Harper, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, discusses her experience(s) as a helping professional. Dr Harper expresses the importance of family systems and provides advice for individuals looking for a LMFT as well as aspiring LMFTs. Thank you all so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed the vibes, be sure to share and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Google Play!Keep up with Shots of Serenity on our website and follow us on Instagram @shotsofserenity_ for more c...

2021-01-1047 min

Ukulele Is The New Black How Ukulele Changed our Lives in 20202020 was a memorable year for many reasons, but today let’s focus on the positive. I talked to players from around the globe in 2020 about why they love the ukulele, and today I bring you the many ways in which it has changed their lives. I’ve also recorded some new songs with the podcast’s house band, The New Black – including an extended version of the theme tune which you will hear at the end of the episode. Yes, I’ve finally written another verse! Please enjoy this dose of positivity to kick off 2021. Thanks so muc...

2021-01-0827 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Phil DolemanPhil Doleman is a UK-based professional musician who plays a heap of instruments including guitar, banjo, and of course ukulele. I had a chat to him a few weeks ago about his love of old-time jug band, blues and folk music, and he tells me about his journey from playing in a band as a teenager to a career in performance, teaching, and book publishing. And of course he plays a couple of cool songs! You can find out more about Phil on his website, phildoleman.co.uk, check out his learning resources at learntheukulele.co.uk, lo...

2020-11-2241 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Sam BrownSam Brown is a professional musician best known as a singer, having sung backing vocals for bands such as Pink Floyd, Deep Purple and Spandau Ballet, as well as having a successful solo career including the international hit single “Stop!”, which is still one of my favourite songs. When Sam lost her singing voice in 2007 she started teaching ukulele, and now runs 7 ukulele groups in the UK. We have a great chat about her discovery of the ukulele and she also plays a couple of songs on a ukulele with a very impressive provenance. For more information about...

2020-11-0831 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Samantha MuirSamantha Muir is a classically trained musician who had a passion for guitar from an early age. In 2012 she discovered the ukulele and fell in love with it. Since then she has arranged and composed a huge body of instrumental pieces for ukulele, with a focus on classical and folk music. She talks to me in today’s episode about her musical journey which also includes teaching music, publishing books and CDs, and playing the machete. For more information about Sam, or to buy her books and CDs (hurry now to get them in time for Christmas!) go to...

2020-10-2541 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Stuart FuchsStuart Fuchs is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist who can do amazing things with a ukulele, but he is also passionate about helping people to use music for healing and happiness. He loves to teach and has a heap of resources on his YouTube channel, Ukulele Zen. In today’s episode we talk about his early days learning guitar with his father, his discovery of the ukulele, and how much he loves living in Buffalo, New York. He also plays a bit of didgeridoo, and shows me some unconventional ways to play the uke! If you want to support Stu...

2020-10-1151 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Kevin ChennellIn today’s episode I chat to Kevin Chennell from COVID-free Perth, Western Australia. He talks about how much fun it is to busk with a large group of ukulele players, about travelling the world to hang out with top musicians, and convinces his wife Lyn to join him for one of his songs. Please enjoy! Some show-related links below: Kalamunda Ukulele Collective Manjimup Bluegrass & Old Time Music Weekend Busselton Ukulele Strummers (Barbara Taylor) Australian Ukulele Festival Sam Brown Joe Brown Ukulele Russ Samantha Muir Machete Anu Grace Ukestra Kanile’a Ukulele Cordoba Ukuleles WA Performing Arts...

2020-09-2835 min

Sleep Snatchers Episode 5: Astral LocationsShow Notes On episode 5 I talk with Harper. They share some information on Astral travel. Harper will discuss 4 astral locations with explicit detail. ** If you have experienced any of these locations on the astral plane or in the physical please get ahold of me!!** Terms: Astral Projection - a term used in esotericism to describe an intentional out-of-body experience that assumes the existence of a soul or consciousness called an "astral body" that is separate from the physical body and capable of traveling outside it throughout the universe. FOLLOW U...

2020-09-2655 min

Journals of a Journeyman Bard 3. Harvest season turned out not too shabby!In which I follow up on the homework I set myself in episode two and reflect on the seeds I've sown and nurtured this past year or so. If you did some reflecting of your own, I'd love to hear about it. Hit me up on Discord, Twitter (@jaye_arch) or email me at jaz@jasminearch.com and let me know how you got along.HugsJazLinks mentioned: The Other Stories The Career Author podcast The Coven of Dead Girls, by L'Erin Ogle, Pseudopod, June 2019 (If you can, c...

2020-09-2313 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Stuart "Stukulele" EadieToday I have a chat to Mullumbimby-based Stuart Eadie, better known as Stukulele, who has had a long career in music but not always as a ukulele player. We talk about his unexpected ukulele teaching career, about starting a new ukulele group in Mullumbimby, and about touring with The Whitlams in a very famous bus. Stu also plays a couple of great original songs. Enjoy! You can support Stu by buying his CD, becoming a patron on Patreon, or subscribe to his YouTube channel. Some show-related links below: Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters Sunshine Coast Uku...

2020-09-1433 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Lloyd and his UkesIn today’s episode I have a chat to Lloyd, aka Lloyd and His Ukes, who talks about ukulele acquisition syndrome, Christmas performances in Germany, and how George Formby featured in his tertiary studies. He also plays a couple of fantastic songs which I am sure you will enjoy! Some show-related links below: Ware Ukulele Group George Formby Ortego double neck ukulele Kala Travel Ukulele Ware Wülfrath Wookey Hole Caves Songs played on the show: One Day (Lloyd) Desperado (Glenn Frey & Don Henley, 1973) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube chan...

2020-08-3131 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Sunitra MartinelliToday’s episode with Adelaide-based musician Sunitra Martinelli, who despite having some less than optimal violin lessons when she was young is now an accomplished songwriter, ukulele player and singer. Sunitra has a particular fondness for cabaret-style numbers and loves to sing in French! I think you will enjoy this chat. Some show-related links below: The Kukes Emily Hahn Melange a Trois Songs played on the show: Nasty (Sunitra Martinelli) Je me suis fait tout petit (Georges Brassens, 1956) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear thes...

2020-08-1733 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Christopher "CC" CarrToday’s episode is with Christopher Carr, aka CC, of the Ukulele Trading Co based in Adelaide, South Australia. We talk about the importance of changing your strings, the Adelaide ukulele scene, and we do some bad Bob Dylan impressions! Enjoy. Some show-related links below: Kala Ukulele Ohana Music Worth strings Aquila strings Martin Guitars Adelaide Ukulele Appreciation Society Donmo (Don Morrison) Richard G’s Ukulele Songbook Ukulele Circus Savoir Plunk Cairns Ukulele Festival Deni Uke Muster The NUkes Ukulele Club The Great Adelaide Ukulele Picnic Ukulele Republic of Canberra KoAloha ukulele Adelaide Fringe Songs played...

2020-08-0353 min

First Name Basis Podcast Cancel Culture Pt. 2: What Is Cancel Culture And What Do We Do About It?Cancel culture is difficult to define and widely viewed in a negative light. It could be defined as a modern form of protest or boycott and therefore it has an important role to play in fighting for justice. In this episode — the second part of our three-part series on cancel culture — we will: Define cancel culture and discuss when it’s called for. Examine the role of social media in cancel culture. Provide suggestions of what to do if you get canceled. Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode “What It Means to Get ‘Can...

2020-07-2825 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Charlotte PelgenOver the past year or so I’ve noticed a big increase in listeners from Germany, so I thought it was time to feature a German ukulele player on the show. Fortunately my friend Jim Croft seems to be able to find interesting ukulele players all over the world, and he suggested that I get in touch with Charlotte Pelgen, who turned out to not only be a brilliant ukulele player and singer, but also an absolute delight. I ‘m sure you will all enjoy this episode! Some show-related links below: What is a chanson? Tom Lehrer...

2020-07-2036 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Jenny PetersWell real life finally caught up with me, so today is the first interview I’ve recorded remotely. I had a chat with Chicago-based Jenny Peters, one of the two Ukulele Sisters, who publish a heap of ukulele tutorials and books, which I think have a little more to offer than your average tutorial. I hope you think so too - and don’t forget you can get your free arrangement of Simple Gifts from Jenny by clicking here! Some show-related links below: Ukulele Sisters Lani Lee Dorothy Taubman Songs played on the show: Simple...

2020-07-0629 min

Ukulele Is The New Black M Sieiro Garcia & Colin TaylorBelieve it or not, today’s episode was recorded on a cruise in March 2020. I had a chat to ukulele players M Sieiro Garcia and Colin Taylor on the island of Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas on the last day of the Joco Cruise. It’s funny to listen back to it now, knowing that the next day we were well and truly back in the real world and the realities of a pandemic. Because this was recorded on the beach, there’s a fair bit of background noise – but just close your eyes and imagine you’re sitting on th...

2020-06-2233 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Gracie TerzianMy final New York interview is with Gracie Terzian, a ukulele player and teacher who is known for playing a harp ukulele – something which I had never seen before! We had a great chat in her New York studio, surrounded by her many ukuleles and other instruments. Enjoy! Some show-related links below: Harp ukulele Vinícius Vivas Paul Hemmings Songs played on the show: Love Rest (Gracie Terzian) Waiting for a Train (Jimmie Rogers, 1970) Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist to hear these songs as well as ot...

2020-06-0827 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Gwendolyn FitzHere’s my third New York interview – this time with Gwendolyn Fitz, ukulele player and founder of the Brooklyn Ukulele Festival. We had a chat in my hotel room on a day when there was unfortunately a lot of noisy maintenance going on in the hotel. I’ve done my best to minimise it in this episode but hey – I suppose it gives our conversation some genuine New York flavour! Given the current environment, the Brooklyn Ukulele Festival won’t be running in the way Gwendolyn originally intended – but the good news is that it is still going ahead on...

2020-05-2531 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Andrew SwackhamerToday I have another conversation recorded in New York earlier this year, with Andrew Swackhamer – self proclaimed ukulele wizard, and all-round gorgeous human. He appeared at the door of my hotel room carrying a ukulele and a gift of chocolate, and I immediately knew we were going to have a great chat! I hope you enjoy it too. Some show-related links below: K. Rowling Hogwarts Outlander All Our Exes Live In Texas Uke Hut Andrew’s Kala Ukulele KoAloha Ukulele Starbird and the Phoenix Courtney Bassett Ukulele Lessons NYC The Sims Birdland Jazz Club Jim Caruso’s Pajama...

2020-05-1143 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Chloe HennesseeI spent a week in New York in late February, just before things really went pear-shaped there. Chloe Hennessee is the first of four New York-based ukulele players I talked to on my trip. Chloe is only 17, but she has already made her mark on the music scene with her talent in both playing and writing music. We had a chat in her family’s apartment, which I have to point out is very open plan and not really designed for audio recording, so there is a bit of hum and background noise, so it’s not as clean as I wo...

2020-04-2715 min

Unseen Unknown 10: The Power of Perception, Permission and Choice in Society and GovernmentA lot has been said about branding and behavior at the individual or tribal level, but perhaps even more interesting is how these concepts work at the government level. How can government bodies use different psychological and branding techniques to change behaviors around work, life, and crisis situations like the one we’re living in now with COVID-19? Even more importantly, how can choice, perception and permission be leveraged for a more fruitful society after a crisis has passed? Rory Sutherland, prolific writer and author of ‘Alchemy’, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy and TED Speaker whose videos h...

2020-04-2355 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Shane McAlisterI recorded this episode on a work trip to Wellington, New Zealand back in February – looking at the calendar, it was less than two months ago, but it feels like another life! I asked a few people who I should talk to in Wellington, and the response was unanimous – Shane McAlister. Shane’s place was about an hour’s train ride from Wellington and he picked me up at the station in his van, which was packed full of various instruments and puppets. We did the interview in Shane’s living room, where he wandered around the r...

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2020-04-0201 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Chantelle RiordanWell the world is a scary place at the moment – I got home from my shorter-than-expected overseas trip a week ago, and have been at home in self-isolation since then. Fortunately I have plenty of interviews recorded, so I will be able to continue to take your mind off things with more chats with ukulele players over the next few months. Today’s episode is the final one recorded at the Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival back in February, this time with Chantelle Riordan, otherwise known as Chantelle & Uke. Chantelle is a percussionist who discovered the joy of the li...

2020-03-2945 min

Ukulele Is The New Black DuplicityToday’s episode is the second which I recorded at the Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival in February. I had a chat to another Melbourne-based duo – this time, Sue Kidd and Brendan Canty, who perform together as Duplicity. We had a great chat in my Airbnb with the rain bucketing down outside, which gave the recording a little extra atmosphere at times! I’m sure you will enjoy this one. Some show-related links below: Cairns Ukulele Festival Kululu (Kooky and Luscious Ukulele Lovers United) Girgarre Moosic Muster Newkulele Festival Paul Jonson SPRUKE Festival Brisbane Melbourne Ukulele Festival Hills Ukul...

2020-03-1532 min

Ukulele Is The New Black All The Way HomeWelcome to the first episode for 2020, which was recorded at the Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival in February. I had a chat to Melbourne-based Nicki Johnson and Craig Barrie, who perform together as All The Way Home. As well as being great ukulele players they take their singing pretty seriously, and Nicki plays a mean shaker as well! Enjoy. Some show-related links below: Lucy Wise Melbourne Ukulele Festival Wesley Anne Whittlesea Uke Muster Melbourne Uke’n’Sing Orchestra (MUSO) Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival Victoria Vox Tyrone and Lesley – Optimism Helen Begley - her current projects include The Good Girl ...

2020-03-0138 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Spoken Word Theme TuneInspired by the great William Shatner, I made this magnificent spoken word version of the theme tune, with some friends. I hope you enjoy it! Lyrics written and spoken by Meredith Harper, with additional vocals by Jasmine Fellows. Music by Geoff Skellams, Paul Marsh and Chris Williams. Thanks to my $10 per month & higher Patreon supporters: Debbie Hoad Linda Dodwell

2020-02-1001 min

Ukulele Is The New Black How Ukulele Changed our Lives in 2019This episode is a celebration of all those people I talked to in 2019. Every one of them told me how ukulele had changed their life, and I’ve put all those reasons together in one place. I’ve scored this episode with a lot of music featuring ukulele. Most of it was recorded specifically for this episode with the help of my friends, but there are a few songs which I recorded during 2019, including one live performance. Thank you so much to all the guests who appeared in this episode: Paul Marsh Khristina Joy Sandra...

2020-01-2037 min

Ukulele Is The New Black David "Snapper" ThieleIf you listened to the episode earlier this year where I talked to Dave Parker of The Nukes, you may have been wondering about this guy called Snapper we kept talking about. Well wonder no more, because here he is! I had another brief visit to Auckland a few months ago and jumped at the opportunity to chat to him. It wasn’t ideal timing – there was a major building fire in the city which caused traffic chaos and terrible air quality, but Snapper battled through the smoke and traffic to have a chat to me at my hotel. Thanks S...

2019-12-1550 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Jenny ParenteauJenny Parenteau plays ukulele with The Loveys, a brilliant four-piece band from Mullumbimby in northern NSW. I first heard them play at the Newkulele festival in 2018, and was thrilled to hear that they would be at SPRUKE this year. I had a chat with Jenny in The Loveys’ dressing room backstage before their sound check for the Sunday afternoon performance. There were other sound checks going on in the background while we talked, so enjoy the background music! Some show-related links below: Mullumbimby Community Centre Ukulele Group Bushfires in northern NSW in September 2019 Cordoba ukule...

2019-12-0128 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Ian PorterThis is the second episode recorded at the Brisbane SPRUKE ukulele festival in September. If you listened to my previous episode with Ruth Allen, you would have heard her talk about Ian Porter. Well, here he is in today’s episode! Ian is an accomplished player and teacher of ukulele and I really enjoyed my chat with him. I think you will too! Some show-related links below: Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival The Outlaws Big Ukulele Band James Hill ukulele teacher accreditation Yamba bushfires Stu Fuchs Chalmers Doane Matt Dahlberg The first 20 hours – how to learn a...

2019-11-1735 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Ruth AllenI recently went to the SPRUKE ukulele festival in Brisbane, where I caught up with Ruth Allen, leader of the Port Macquarie Ukestra. If you don’t know what a Ukestra is, go back and listen to the episode I recorded last year with Mark Jackson and Jane Jelbart. Not only does Ruth lead the ukestra, she is also a James Hill accredited ukulele teacher, and a very entertaining performer! Some show-related links below: Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel Bryan Tolentino Kalei Gamiao Oahu ukulele camp SPRUKE The Outlaws Big Ukulele Band Mark Wilkinson Ukuleles Mic...

2019-11-0331 min

Ukulele Is The New Black David MegarittyBack in February, I recorded a live episode at the Gang Gang Twang festival in Canberra featuring David Megarrity and Samuel Vincent, otherwise known as Tyrone and Lesley. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to release that episode due to issues with the sound quality, but I recently caught up with David at his home in Brisbane. As my regular listeners know, I normally ask my guests to perform their music live during the interview but as Samuel wasn’t able to make it, this time we’ve gone with prerecorded songs instead. If you would like to hear David...

2019-10-2030 min

Ukulele Is The New Black The Wild Women of Anywhere BeachToday’s episode is the last of three which I recorded at the 2019 Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival. Cathy Welsford and Angie Smith are the Wild Women of Anywhere Beach, an incredibly talented duo who frequently perform, run workshops, and write fantastic songs. I really enjoyed my chat with these two! If you want to buy their CD, you can do that here, or you can stream it in the usual places. Some show-related links below: Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival Valla Beach ukulele camp and beach party Samantha Muir Mark Jackson and Jane Jelba...

2019-10-0652 min

Ukulele Is The New Black OhanaToday’s episode was recorded at the Central Coast Ukulele and Folk Festival. Normally when I go to a festival I organise all my interviews in advance, but when I heard Ohana playing at the festival on the Saturday morning I was impressed, and hit them up for an interview as soon as they finished their set. Fortunately, Adam and Lea were up for it! If you want to record your version of Brand New Day and support the Brand New Day Project, the chords and lyrics are on the Facebook page. I recorded a version with my ban...

2019-09-2332 min

To The Pointe with Kristyn Burtt Jasmine Harper - To The Pointe w/ Kristyn Burtt#SYTYCD, #JasmineHarper, #Homecoming Jasmine Harper, Season 10 female runner-up and All-Star on "So You Think You Can Dance," is one of the busiest dancers in the industry. Over the last several years, she has worked with Beyoncé at the Super Bowl, in her short film, “Lemonade" and her Netflix special “Homecoming," which was filmed at Coachella in 2018. For more dance news, visit DanceNetwork.tv: Eddie Hoyt Fights His Way Back to 'So You Think You Can Dance': http://bit.ly/2xBjSkg 'Dancing With the Stars' Pro Sharna Burgess Sets Her Sights on Broadwa...

2019-07-1755 min

#WarriorWomen in Business Podcast Warrior Women in Business Episode #2: Jasmine Sandler - Art & Culture In NYC: A Woman's GuideNYC is a place where in business you need to hustle to survive. Alexandra Harper, Founder of Women of Culture, brings curated cultural private VIP events to female entrepreneurs and female executives, to connect and enjoy the city together.. Listen in as Jasmine Sandler , CEO of JS Media and host and creator of #Wonderwomeninbusiness and Alexandra discuss culture in NYC and share their insights. A guided tour of art, culture and women in business in NYC. This clip is a short segment from the new #WonderwomeninBusiness video podcast series launched May 2019. The #Wonderwomeninbusiness podcast series is an video and audio...

2019-05-1719 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Sandra ShawSandra Shaw is a regular performer with some of Canberra’s best ukulele groups. She plays a bit of flute as well! I took a picture of her very pretty travel ukulele. In our chat, Sandra mentioned some regular URoC performances: Floriade Canberra National Multicultural Festival National Folk Festival Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival Groups Sandra plays with are: The Ukulele Republic of Canberra (URoC) Loud in the Library Wattas Go to the Ukulele Is The New Black YouTube channel for a playlist with all the songs mentioned in this episode. And don’t miss t...

2019-03-2428 min

Ukulele Is The New Black Khristina JoyI had a lovely chat with Khristina Joy at the 2019 Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival. She mentioned a few ukulele groups: The BlueMUGS Balmain Ukulele Klub Hornsby ukulele group Central Coast ukulele group Port Macquarie ukulele Khristina Joy and the Z-Chords You can find out more about Khristina at her website. Khristina played: “Moon River” (Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer, 1960) “Up on the Roof” (Gerry Goffin & Carole King, 1962) Loud in the Library played “Whatever It Takes” (Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman & Joel Little, 2017). Performers were Jasmine (vocal), Meredith, Sandra & Emma (ukulele and vocals), Amber...

2019-03-1032 min

Am I Allowed to Like Anything?The (Ongoing) Process Of Becoming A Better Writer | Ep. 067 ft. Jasmine SandersAfter a long break, #AIATLA is back — and writer Jasmine Sanders joins me. She writes for Jezebel and her work appears in the New York Times, BuzzFeed News, Catapult and New York Magazine. Jasmine talks to me about her to desire to continue writing stories that illuminate and broaden how Black people are portrayed in media, how she continues to grow as a writer and the beauty aesthetics she admired while growing up. +1 SEGMENT: - Late night trips to Sephora - Tata Harper resurfacing mask - Li...

2019-01-1457 min

Ukulele Is The New Black How ukulele changed our lives in 2018Best of 2018 – Show Notes How has ukulele changed our lives in 2018? I revisit episodes from Season 1 and take a look at the ways the humble uke has changed the lives of this year’s podcast guests. Thanks to featured guests Michael Rosenberg, Joey Marianer, Janine Chandler, Andrew Rankine, Tim Griffin, Amber Shuhyta, The Demented Ukeholics (Marina and Narelle), Cameron Murray, Geoff Skellams, Mark Jackson, Jane Jelbart, Stickie Fingers (John, Janine, Val, Phil and Cilla), Miriam Miley-Read, A.J. Leonard, Ukenjamit (Trish, Jack, Rosalie, John and Gayle) and Mal Webb. Thanks also to my frien...

2018-12-3125 min