Jennifer Ackerman - Podcast Details

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Järjejutt Jennifer Ackerman „Öökulli tarkus" kirjastuselt TänapäevJennifer Ackerman „Öökulli tarkus" kirjastuselt Tänapäev. Loeb Rando Tammik. Selle nädala Kuku raadio järjejutuminutites saame lähemalt tuttavaks targa linnu öökulliga. Aga kui targad nad tegelikult on? Kuidas nad pesitsevad, rändavad ja mida tähendavad öökulli huiked? Öisele linnuelule heidab valgust tunnustatud teaduskirjaniku Jennifer Ackermani raamat „Öökulli tarkus" kirjastuselt Tänapäev.

2025-06-2000 min

UnMuted: the TransMuted Podcast Episode 31, featuring Jennifer LahlThis is the only photo I have of me with Jennifer Lahl. Riley Gaines’s presence in the middle doesn’t lessen its appeal, in my opinion! Taken at the Center for Bioethics and Culture benefit dinner, Diablo, CA, 2024.Jennifer Lahl began her career as a pediatric critical care nurse in the 1990s, then went on to earn a master’s degree in medical ethics before founding the nonprofit Center for Bioethics and Culture in 2000. While doing critical nursing care, conducting scientific research and raising four children, she somehow managed to also b...

2025-03-2948 min

SWR Kultur lesenswert - Literatur Jennifer Ackerman – Die Weisheit der Eulen | Buchkritik Ihre großen, runden Augen, mit denen sie uns anstarren, wirken auf manche Menschen bedrohlich. Eulen gelten in einigen Kulturkreisen als Todesboten. Sie werden gefürchtet, verfolgt, umgebracht. Anderswo werden sie als Götter und Glücksboten verehrt. Schon die Namen zeigen, was wir Menschen in ihnen gesehen haben und immer noch sehen: Es gibt Dämoneneulen, Geistereulen, Todeseulen, Koboldeulen, Gold- oder Silbereulen. Seit Harry Potters Siegeszug haben sie zumindest in der westlichen Zivilisation durch seine Botin Hedwig, eine Schleiereule, ein positives Image. Geheimnisvolle Eulen Sie faszinieren uns nicht zuletzt, weil sie so geheimnisvoll sind. Das hat die amerikanisc...

2025-03-0604 min

Begin A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Best-Selling.The Genius of Birds by Jennifer AckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/62145to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Genius of Birds Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: mp3 Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins Release date: 03-04-25 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings Genres: Outdoors & Nature Publisher's Summary: Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores their newly discovered brilliance and how it came about. As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research, Ackerman not only tells...

2025-03-049h 50

Explore Into Audiobooks — Short Inspiring Combo To Start.Jennifer Ackerman brings The Genius of Birds to lifePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/5792 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Genius of Birds Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: mp3 Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins Release date: 03-04-25 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings Genres: Professionals & Academics Publisher's Summary: Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores their newly discovered brilliance and how it came about. As she travels around the world to...

2025-03-049h 50

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #230: Dear Art Students with Sean DempseyThis week Jennifer and Abby are bringing you an interview with Sean Dempsey! Sean is a self-published comic artist and illustrator who travels all over the Midwest for indie comic and small press shows. Sean shares some tabling tips, how he balances illustration with a non-art job, and how to stay structured outside of art school. Zines! Zines! Zines! You can read a free zine of Sean’s advice here https://craftsanity.com/sean-dempsey, or order a physical copy. https://craftsanityshop.com/products/dear-a…t-student-zines Keep up with Sean! Check out Sean...

2025-02-0949 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #229: Dear Art Students with Julia KayeThis week Jennifer and her daughter Abby are bringing you an interview with Julia Kaye, a cartoonist and storyboard artist. Julia is a published comic artist with two graphic novels. She is known for her “UP and OUT” gag webcomic and her autobiographical comics about life as a trans woman, “Super Late Bloomer” and its sequel “My Life In Transition.” Julia also worked as a storyboard revisionist on “Big City Greens” and as a storyboard artist on “Jellystone!” Julia shares how she filled in the gaps of her art school education, how webcomics got her a job at Disney, and her s...

2025-02-021h 03

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #228: Dear Art Students with Connie JinThis week Jennifer and her daughter Abby are bringing you an interview with Connie Jin, an interactive developer/designer, comics journalist, and illustrator. Connie is working on a graphic novel and is a graphics reporter at National Public Radio! They share their journey with art, how to balance the creative workloads of a day job and a passion project, getting out of a creative slump, and mental health tips for creatives! Zines! Zines! Zines! You can read a free zine of Connie’s advice here: https://craftsanity.com/connie-jin/ Or order a physical co...

2025-01-2655 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #227: Dear Art Students with Genice ChanJennifer and her daughter Abby interview Genice Chan! Genice is a freelance visual development artist and illustrator known for her concept art for the Netflix anime series “Brand New Animal.” She shares her journey from school, to studio work, to freelancing, and some tips about managing the grind and making sure you get paid. Zines! Zines! Zines! You can read a free zine of Genice’s advice here, or order a physical copy. Keep up with Genice! Check out Genice's website, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr! Get involved! Have s...

2025-01-191h 01

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #226: Dear Art Students with David HuangOn this episode of the CraftSanity podcast Jennifer and her daughter Abby interview David Huang, a metalsmith who makes vessels and jewelry and has a unique approach to financing a studio art career. Abby was introduced to David’s work when her college professor gave her some of his articles about making money as an artist. Listen to David’s story and advice for emerging artists! Zines! Zines! Zines! You can read a free zine of David’s advice here, or order a physical copy. Keep up with David! Check out David’...

2025-01-121h 10

Curious Cat Owls!Send us a textI've been reading from a book titled, What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman. It was gifted to me by my husband because of my growing love for owls. I don't take it for granted that owls live in our neighborhood. In fact, each evening as the sun sets, I step outside and say, "Hello, owls! I love you," then stay still and listen for their calls back and forth between mates. Sometimes I'm blessed with a silent swoop and fly over. Okay, now imagine my shock when one day in early November...

2025-01-1038 min

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 383: The Wolves of the Sky | Jennifer Ackerman, What the Owl KnowsIn this fascinating episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich sits down with bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman to explore the captivating world of owls. Drawing from her book What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds, Jennifer shares astonishing insights into the lives of these "wolves of the sky." From their silent flight and asymmetrical hearing to their unique family dynamics and mysterious habitats, you'll discover why owls are both powerful predators and dedicated parents. This conversation will leave you marveling at the natural world and eager to venture outside in search of...

2024-11-2248 min

La Radio del Somormujo La Radio del Somormujo - Programa 225 Jennifer AckermanEntrevistamos a Jennifer Ackerman, autora del aclamado "El Ingenio de los pájaros" presenta “La Sabiduria de los buhos” editado por Ariel. Ackerman lleva tres décadas escribiendo sobre ciencia, naturaleza y biología. Colabora en Scientific American, The New York Times, National Geographic y Natural History. Y hoy, por fin, tenemos a Jennifer Ackerman en la Radio del Somormujo en una entrevista con traducción simultánea.

2024-06-1850 min

The Preamble What an Owl Knows with Jennifer AckermanJoining Sharon today is Jennifer Ackerman who has written a new book titled, What an Owl Knows, to discuss some new, rich scientific discoveries about these captivating and intriguing birds. Owls have often been a symbol of knowledge and wisdom, but what does an owl truly know? In a conversation both kids and adults can enjoy, Jennifer shines a light on the 260+ species of owls, to understand the depth and complexities of these enchanting creatures. Scientists are still discovering owl species due to their eerily quiet flight and camouflaged nature, but if you have ever wondered about their uniquely...

2023-09-2044 min

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Jennifer Ackerman (on owls)Jennifer Ackerman (What an Owl Knows, The Genius of Birds, The Bird Way) award-winning science writer, speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author. Jennifer joins the Armchair Expert to discuss why people like to work with large birds, how owls hunt, and how polarizing owls are across cultures. Jennifer and Dax talk about how owls have been a source of artistic inspiration, how not all owls are nocturnal, and what we can learn from the silent flight of owls for technological advances. Jennifer explains how some owl babies can mimic sounds to protect themselves, that some owls live in...

2023-07-271h 27

Poured Over Jennifer Ackerman on WHAT AN OWL KNOWS"I found in nature that kind of the same appeal that I find in books which is: … they're both filled with these rich particularities and they're also … mysteriously universal." Jennifer Ackerman's What an Owl Knows is a compelling and vivid investigation into one of our world's most beloved and mysterious animals. Ackerman talks with us about her journey to the world of birds, the incredible researchers she worked with on the book, the roles nature plays in daily life and more with guest host Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Madyson and...

2023-06-2245 min

This Is the Author S8 E23: Stephanie McNeal, Martinus Evans, and Jennifer AckermanIn this episode, meet reporter and editor Stephanie McNeal, Slow AF Run Club founder Martinus Evans, and science writer Jennifer Ackerman. Dive into influencer culture, hear about the joy of recording “cautionary tales,” and learn what it’s like to perform owl hoots in the studio. These authors certainly weren’t shy about what it was like to record their audiobooks! Swipe Up for More! by Stephanie McNeal https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/675748/swipe-up-for-more/ Slow AF Run Club by Martinus Evans https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/696850/slow-af-run-club/ What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/673192/what-an-owl-knows/

2023-06-1317 min

Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & Nature What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds by Jennifer AckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/630958to listen full audiobooks. Title: What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 14 minutes Release date: June 13, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: An instant New York Times bestseller! A New York Times Notable Book of 2023 Named a Best Book of 2023 by Publishers Weekly From the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific investigation into owls—the most elusive of birds—and why...

2023-06-139h 14

Start Your Day With A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook.What an Owl Knows by Jennifer AckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/235920to listen full audiobooks. Title: What an Owl Knows Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: mp3 Length: 9 hrs and 14 mins Release date: 06-13-23 Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 181 ratings Genres: Animals Publisher's Summary: For millennia, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented more than thirty thousand years ago in the Chauvet Cave paintings in southern France. With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and foresight. But what does an owl really know? And what do we really...

2023-06-139h 14

The Not Old - Better Show #719 What An Owl Knows - Smithsonian Associate Jennifer AckermanWhat An Owl Knows - Smithsonian Associate Jennifer Ackerman The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Interview Series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang and as part of our Smithsonian Associates interview series, a wonderful, joyous, and important interview with our guest, New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman, who I'll introduce in just a minute. But quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 718th episode when I spoke with University of...

2023-06-0328 min

Life List: A Birding Podcast Jennifer Ackerman on owl intelligence, her writing process, and spirit birdsOur series of episodes recorded in Colombia continues! We interviewed Jennifer Ackerman, renowned author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, on her upcoming book and more. Thanks to Chris Bell of the Birders Show for joining us as well! Check out our friends: Jennifer AckermanThe Birders ShowTalk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us an...

2023-04-0431 min

Books Are My People 89 - Books Are My People with Author Brittany Ackerman (The Brittanys)89 – Books Are My People with Brittany Ackerman (author of The Brittanys and The Perpetual Motion Machine)The Brittanys by Brittany AckermanThe Perpetual Motion Machine by Brittany AckermanThe Boys of My Youth by Jo Ann BeardNow is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin WilsonThe Blurry Years by Eleanor KrisemanNone of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive by Carolyn PrussaJello Girls: A Family History by Allie Rowbottom Other Books Discussed:Child of God...

2022-11-1436 min

Talking Beats with Daniel Lelchuk Ep. 27: Jennifer AckermanJennifer Ackerman is the best-selling author of 'The Genius of Birds.' On this episode, she and Daniel explore the amazingly complex and varied world of bird patterns, communication, and emotions-- a field relatively unfamiliar to the public at large until recent years.

2020-08-1632 min

This Is the Author S5 E38: Andrew Coté, Jennifer Ackerman, and Maria KonnikovaS5 Ep 38: In this episode, meet Andrew Coté, Jennifer Ackerman, and Maria Konnikova. It's remarkable what we can learn when we take the time to observe behavior, without obscuring it with what we think we know. Each of these authors writes about what can be learned when we truly open our eyes: to bees, to birds, and yes, to bluffs. Now, go behind the mic to hear them talk about recording their audiobooks. Honey and Venom by Andrew Coté: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/586299/honey-and-venom/ The Bird Way by Jennifer Ackerman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/550915/the-bird-way/ The Biggest Bluff by...

2020-07-2812 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #224: 6.19.20 Dano WallIn honor of Juneteenth, the day that celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S., I’m posting my conversation with Dano Wall, the artist who created the Tubman Stamp that allows the likeness of American hero, Harriet Tubman, to be printed on the $20 bill.

2020-06-2000 min

Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column 2087: A 2020 Interview with Jennifer AckermanJennifer Ackerman discusses The Bird Way.

2020-06-1733 min

5x15 The Genius of Birds - Jennifer AckermanJennifer Ackerman has been writing about science and nature for 30 years and is the author of eight books. Her most recent book is The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think, forthcoming from Penguin Press in May 2020. Jennifer is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships, including an NEA Literature Fellowship in Nonfiction, a Bunting Institute Fellowship, and a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Her work aims to explain and interpret science for a lay audience and to explore the riddle of humanity’s place in the natural world, blending scientific kn...

2020-05-2613 min

The American Birding Podcast 04-10: The Bird Way with Jennifer AckermanWelcome to the new weekly American Birding Podcast! Jennifer Ackerman is the New York Times best-selling author and essayist who wrote The Genius of Birds and a great many other science books. Her newest, out this week, is The Bird Way: A New Look at how Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think. It's a companion to that much loved earlier book, exploring the many creative, novel, and bizarre ways in which birds approach problems that they face and what they says about bird cognition and intelligence. Also, a Cedar Waxwing story from Karina Li...

2020-05-0739 min

Fuel Your Mind With The Next-Level Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think by Jennifer AckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/397531to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 54 minutes Release date: May 5, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, a radical investigation into the bird way of being, and the recent scientific research that is dramatically shifting our understanding of birds -- how they live and how they think. “There is...

2020-05-0511h 54

Explore New Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & Nature The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think by Jennifer AckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/397531to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 54 minutes Release date: May 5, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, a radical investigation into the bird way of being, and the recent scientific research that is dramatically shifting our understanding of birds -- how they live and how they think. “There is...

2020-05-0511h 54

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #223: 7.21.19 Diana WeymarArtist and activist Diana Weymar discusses how was one of many artists who took note of President Trump’s “stable genius” pronouncement and got inspired to create a stitching project that has includes many others.

2019-07-2200 min

Spiritual Life and Leadership 40. Preaching, Worship, and Justice, with Jennifer AckermanJennifer Ackerman, Director of the Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute of Preaching and the Director of the Ogilvie Instutute’s Micah Groups tells us all about Micah Groups in the interview. What are Micah Groups? Micah Groups are a way for spiritual leaders to grow in the integration of preaching, worship, and justice in their ministries. THIS EPISODE’S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Jennifer Ackerman is the Director of the Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute of Preaching.The Ogilvie Institute is committed to being a place where preaching, worship, and justice converge.Micah Groups was created by Mark...

2019-06-2438 min

Grab The Vivid Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast by Jennifer AckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/359607to listen full audiobooks. Title: Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 7, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: From the bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, the revised and reissued edition of her beloved book of essays describing her forays along the Delaware shore For three years, Jennifer Ackerman lived in the small coastal town of Lewes, Delaware, in the sort of blue-water, white-sand landscape that draws summer...

2019-05-075h 05

Savor Into A Award-Winning Full Audiobook During Your Workout.Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast by Jennifer AckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/359607to listen full audiobooks. Title: Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 7, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Essays & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From the bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, the revised and reissued edition of her beloved book of essays describing her forays along the Delaware shore For three years, Jennifer Ackerman lived in the small coastal town of Lewes, Delaware, in the sort of blue-water, white-sand landscape that draws summer...

2019-05-075h 05

Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & Nature Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast by Jennifer AckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/359607to listen full audiobooks. Title: Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 7, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: From the bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, the revised and reissued edition of her beloved book of essays describing her forays along the Delaware shore For three years, Jennifer Ackerman lived in the small coastal town of Lewes, Delaware, in the sort of blue-water, white-sand landscape that draws summer...

2019-05-075h 05

Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Literature, Essays & Anthologies Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast by Jennifer AckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/359607to listen full audiobooks. Title: Birds by the Shore: Observing the Natural Life of the Atlantic Coast Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 5 minutes Release date: May 7, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Essays & Anthologies Publisher's Summary: From the bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, the revised and reissued edition of her beloved book of essays describing her forays along the Delaware shore For three years, Jennifer Ackerman lived in the small coastal town of Lewes, Delaware, in the sort of blue-water, white-sand landscape that draws summer...

2019-05-075h 05

Get Lost In A Breakthrough Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Birds by the Shore by Jennifer AckermanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/237393to listen full audiobooks. Title: Birds by the Shore Author: Jennifer Ackerman Narrator: Jennifer Ackerman Format: mp3 Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Release date: 05-07-19 Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 31 ratings Genres: Ecosystems & Habitats Publisher's Summary: For three years, Jennifer Ackerman lived in the small coastal town of Lewes, Delaware, in the sort of blue-water, white-sand landscape that draws summer crowds up and down the Eastern Seaboard. Birds by the Shore is a book about discovering the natural life at the ocean's edge: the habits of shorebirds and seabirds, the movement of sand and water...

2019-05-075h 04

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #222: 4.14.19 Dayna WaltonMaking a living as a professional artist can be tricky with the cost of art school on the rise and lucrative art jobs hard to find. Despite this challenging backdrop, Dayna Walton, a 21-year-old Grand Rapids artist has set herself up well to hit the ground running after she graduates from Ferris State University's Kendall College of Art & Design this spring.

2019-04-1500 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #221: 2.23.19 Liz HiltonLiz Hilton discusses her 3D knit products she makes at her KNITit studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Check out the show notes at craftsanity.com

2019-02-2300 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #220: 1.1.19 Beryl BartkusLearn how Beryl Bartkus created meaningful work for her daughter, Erin, and others with developmental disabilities. Check out the show notes at craftsanity.com

2019-01-0200 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #219: 10.23.18 Amos KennedyOn this episode of the podcast I geek out about wood type and paper and ink with letterpress printmaker Amos Kennedy, owner and chief printer at Kennedy Prints in Detroit. Check out the show notes at craftsanity.com

2018-10-2400 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #218: 9.5.18 Lori EvesqueInterview with Lori Evesque, owner of Natural Cycles Farm in southern Allegan County, discussing raising fresh food, fiber and plants to sell at local farmers markets and her yarn dyeing workshops. Check out the show notes at craftsanity.com

2018-09-0600 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #217: 8.26.18 Martin SchneiderInterview with 22-year-old Martin Schneider, an art student in Cologne, Germany who designed a 3-D printed printing press and shared his design files for free online. Check out the show notes at CraftSanity.com

2018-08-2700 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #216: 7.31.18 Mark NewportInterview with Mark Newport, known for his hand embroidered comic book covers and knitted superhero costumes. Check out the show notes at CraftSanity.com

2018-07-3100 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #215: 7.3.18 Katrina RodabaughInterview with Katrina Rodabaugh, fiber artist and author of the forthcoming book, “Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More.” Rodabaugh is one of the zen stitchers on the front lines of this important and gentle movement that bucks the trend of overconsumption and throw-away fashion. Check out the show notes at craftsanity.com

2018-07-0400 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #214: 6.19.18 Mike and Terry McGarrMike and Terry McGarr discuss Mike's plan to revive a bit of family weaving history. The 27-year-old is the great-grandson of Wallace and Melvina McGarr, who were owners of the Norwood Loom Co. for more than 40 years beginning in 1951. Check out the show notes at CraftSanity.com

2018-06-2000 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #213: 5.12.18 Felicia Lo WongFelicia Lo Wong shares the story of how she built her SweetGeorgia yarn business.

2018-05-1200 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #212: 5.6.18 Sandra EngPracticing psychologist and crochet designer Sandra Eng recognizes discusses her new book “Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs,” and the role handcrafts can play as a means of coping with stress and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

2018-05-0700 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #211: 3.26.18 Josie GamperInterview with Josie Gamper, who sells her own brand of popular watercolors under the name RedwoodWillow. Josie shares the story of how she built her business as a side gig and now operates it full-time from the living room of her Connecticut home.

2018-03-2700 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #210: 2.18.18 Drew ShenemanWe go behind the scenes of the fascinating art career of Drew Sheneman, a nationally syndicated political cartoonist who started writing and illustrating children’s picture books a couple years ago.

2018-02-1900 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #209: 11.28.17 Bethany NixonBethany Nixon, owner of Reware Vintage and co-organizer of the upcoming Detroit Urban Craft Fair (DUCF), discuses last-minute tips for handmade business owners who are vending this holiday season and talk about what it takes to produce a large-scale craft fair like DUCF which is celebrating its 12th year. The Detroit Urban Craft Fair is at the Masonic Temple Dec. 1-3. Check out more at craftsanity.com

2017-11-2900 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #208: 10.5.17 Gloria Kirk-HannInterview with Gloria Kirk-Hann, who takes us behind the scenes of her 2017 ArtPrize entry “Fragments of Old Bones; New Soul” a fiber art installation that is a visual manifestation of her artistic journey through divorce, loss and grief and finding love again. Check out more at craftsanity.com

2017-10-0500 min

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2017-10-0400 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #206: 9.30.17 Melodee JacksonMelodee Jackson discusses the creation of her intricate ArtPrize 2017 work, “Early January on the Pearl Street Bridge.”

2017-09-3000 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #205: 9.25.17 Ti-Rock Moore and Keyon LovettSome artists make art to entertain and amuse, while activist artists like Ti-Rock Moore and Keyon Lovett make art to challenge and raise awareness about injustices in society. Both artists discuss their ArtPrize entries inspired by the continuing Flint water crisis.

2017-09-2500 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #204: 9.23.17 Mary-Catheryn BakerSelf-taught West Michigan abstract painter Mary-Catheryn Baker discusses her life and her entry into ArtPrize 2017.

2017-09-2345 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #203: 9.18.17 Jeana Eve KleinInterview with Jeana Eve Klein, about her surprising path to ArtPrize 2017 in Grand Rapids.

2017-09-191h 08

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #202: 9.11.17 Angela SmithAngela Smith, owner of Houston, Texas-based tool and supply business Purl & Loop discusses the unexpected turn of events that led to her start business.

2017-09-121h 11

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #201: 8.31.17 Marlee Cook-ParrottInterview with Marlee Cook-Parrott, who used the Instagram app to promote her business and amassed a strong following quickly.

2017-09-011h 12

Uncommon Sense – Triple R FM Interview with Jennifer Ackerman, The Genius of BirdsAmerican science writer Jennifer Ackerman joined Amy in the studio to talk about her new book, The Genius of Birds (out via Scribe Publications).

2017-08-2940 min

Bird Podcast with Shoba Narayan Interview with Jennifer AckermanClick here to download Jennifer Ackerman has been writing about science and nature for 30 years. Her most recent book, The Genius of Birds (Penguin Press, April 2016), explores the intelligence of birds. Her previous books include Ah-Choo! The Uncommon Life of Your Common Cold(Twelve Press, 2010), Sex Sleep Eat Drink Dream: A Day in the Life of Your Body(Houghton Mifflin, 2007), Chance in the House of Fate: A Natural History of Heredity(Houghton Mifflin 2001), and Notes from the Shore (Viking Penguin, 1995). A contributor to Scientific American, National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, and many other publications, Jennifer is the recipient o...

2017-08-2831 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #200: 7.27.17 Emily WohlscheidInterview with artist Emily Wohlscheid, owner of Bricolage Studios.

2017-07-271h 01

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #199: 7.9.17 Heidi FahrenbacherHeidi Fahrenbacher discusses creating the whimsical Bella Joy Pottery line in a former veterinary clinic-turned-clay studio just outside of Plainwell, Michigan.

2017-07-0954 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #198: 6.28.17 Alessandra HaydenAlessandra Hayden shares the story behind her impressive new book, “Modern Tapestry Crochet: Techniques, Projects, Adventure.”

2017-06-2940 min

Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column 2010:A 2017 Mini-Interview With Jennifer AckermanJennifer Ackerman discusses her book The Genius of Birds.

2017-05-3033 min

Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column 2009:A 2017 In-Depth Interview With Jennifer AckermanJennifer Ackerman discusses her book The Genius of Birds.

2017-05-3033 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #197: 4.29.17 Jesse Duquette of The Daily DonToday is Donald Trump's 100th day in office. One of my secret weapons to cope with this seemingly alternate reality has been to follow the.daily.don feed on Instagram, featuring the satirical artwork of Jesse Duquette.

2017-04-2940 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #196: 3.25.17 Maryanne MoodieWith studio space in New York and a home base in Australia, Maryanne Moodie has quickly become a household name among weaving enthusiasts around the globe. But many may be surprised to realize that the Australian artist who recently published On The Loom: A Modern Weaver’s Guide ($27.50, 144 pages) stumbled across her first loom only about five years ago.

2017-03-251h 23

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #195: 2.13.17 Susan and Evan AndersonOn this episode of the podcast we go behind the scenes of Barrett Wool Co., the new yarn business that Susan B. Anderson launched with her son, Evan Anderson.

2017-02-141h 02

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #194: 1.16.17 The Pussy Cat ProjectWhen thousands of protesters gather for the Women’s March On Washington January 21, 2017 the day after Trump takes the helm of our nation, there will be a sea of pink that just might inspire the former host of “Celebrity Apprentice” to once again regret speaking so freely while on wearing a hot mic.

2017-01-1627 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #193: 1.2.17 Jane LaFazioJane LaFazio is a watercolor and mixed media artist, art quilter and all-around creative force with a passion for travel and teaching others how to draw and paint. However, with a background in graphic design and technical illustration, this is not the combination of work LaFazio thought she would ever pursue full time.

2017-01-031h 04

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #192: 12.8.16 Stacey TrockStacey Trock discusses how she went from grad school to launching her own crochet business, freshstitches.com and community Ami Club.

2016-12-091h 16

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #191: 11.3.16 Maria Alexandra Vettese and Stephanie Congdon BarnesMaria Alexandra Vettese and Stephanie Congdon Barnes discuss their long distance friendship, collaboration and their new book “A Year Between Friends 3191 Miles Apart: Crafts, Recipes, Letters, and Stories” (208 pages, $24.95).

2016-11-0449 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #190: 10.20.16 Origami artist Stacie TamakiStacie Tamaki discusses what got her started folding tiny and what lead her to downsize her life and relocate to Michigan, where she is building her dream art studio.

2016-10-201h 25

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #189: 8.21.16 Quilter Kathy Nida and the case of the mystery memberInterview with Kathy Nida, the artist behind a quilt recently removed from a recent American Quilter's Society show in Grand Rapids for after a complaint that doesn't seem to add up.

2016-08-2259 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #188: 6.9.16 Korey SchnellKorey Schnell discusses his illustrations drawn from Craigslist "Missed Connections"

2016-06-0941 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #187: 5.9.16 Wendy BernardOn this episode, blogger, knitting pattern designer and author Wendy Bernard talks about her creative roots, social media and her new book, “The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary: 150 New Stitch Patterns to Knit Top Down, Bottom Up, Back and Forth and in the Round.”

2016-05-0949 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #186: 4.11.16 Deborah NorvilleWidely known as the anchor of Inside Edition, Deborah Norville is also an adept crafter who is the new host of "Knit and Crochet Now!"

2016-04-1139 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #185: 4.1.16 The story behind new yarn line Welcome HomeOn this episode of CraftSanity, we're going sheep to skein to unravel the story of how wool from a West Michigan flock is being spun into a lovely, new independent yarn line called Welcome Home.

2016-04-0151 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #184: 3.10.16 Ursula MorganCreativebug CEO Ursula Morgan talks about how she shifted careers from magazine publishing to lead the charge to make the business profitable by the end of 2016.

2016-03-111h 03

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #183: 3.6.16 Barb LangerakMaking a go of it as an independent business isn’t easy, but long-time friends and business partners Barb Langerak & Cheryl VanHaitsma have been making it work for 35 years as owners of Country Needleworks in Jenison, Michigan. Barb explains how it happened.

2016-03-0729 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #182: 2.28.16 Maya Pagan DonenfeldMaya Pagan Donenfeld tells the story of how she healed herself and wrote a book in the process. “Hope, Make, Heal: 20 Crafts to Mend the Heart” is a thoughtful and inspiring book that aimed to help readers create their way through life’s most trying times.

2016-02-2851 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #181: 2.17.16 Clara ParkesInterview with Clara Parkes, author of the newly released “Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World.”

2016-02-1855 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #180: 2.14.16 Yulia BrodskayaAn interview with Yulia Brodskaya, the artist who designed the 2016 Love stamp for the U.S. Postal Service. She's also featured in CraftSanity Magazine Issue 10, that's now for sale.

2016-02-1559 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #179: 12.31.15 Lisa CongdonI can think of no better way to wrap up another year of podcasting than to bring you an interview with Lisa Congdon, a fine artist, illustrator and author who has inspired countless people to be true to themselves, love without regret, do the work, follow their hearts and have the courage to call themselves artists – even if it’s just in a whisper at first.

2015-12-3158 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #178: 12.28.15 Grace DobushIf you live in the Midwest U.S. and have noticed that most of the craft con action happens on East and West coasts, Grace Dobush (co-organizer of Crafty Supermarket) has some good news for you. She joined forces with Brit Charek (organizer of Crafty Mart) and Megan Green (organizer of Craftin’ Outlaws) to plan and invite you to Midwest Craft Conslated for Feb. 19-21 in Columbus, Ohio.

2015-12-2929 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #177: 12.21.15 Valerie McKeehanArtist and author Valerie McKeehan tells the story behind the 2012 launch of her Lily & Val hand-lettered art business that now employees both her and her husband full-time.

2015-12-2243 min

The CraftSanity Podcast That Time I Got Fired 2.22.15The story behind Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood's last column for The Grand Rapids Press and MLive.

2015-02-2230 min

The CraftSanity Podcast That Time I Got Fired 2.22.15The story behind Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood's last column for The Grand Rapids Press and MLive.

2015-02-2230 min

You Leading You: Conversations of Leadership and Success with Business Pros, Entrepreneurs and Just Plain Folks!YLY 079: Strategy Is The Key To Success With Jennifer Ellis-JacksonIn episode #79 of You Leading You, Jennifer Ellis-Jackson, teacher, brand marketer and strategist, and owner of Simple Mantra Marketing talks about her journey through the corporate world of marketing and branding to today’s entrepreneurs using social media in the online space. From her knowledge and experience, Jennifer shares many traits of successful individuals and what separates motivated goal seekers […] The post YLY 079: Strategy Is The Key To Success With Jennifer Ellis-Jackson appeared first on You Leading You .

2015-02-2000 min

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #94 02.28.09 Jennifer PaganelliHear a conversation with Jennifer Paganelli, 50, the owner and creator of the Sis Boom Collection. From her home in Wilton, Connecticut, Jennifer creates vintage inspired home furnishings including pillows, lamps and festive banners, as well as whimsical designs for women and girls. (She designs three of my favorite things: aprons, peasant tops and jumpers.)

2009-02-281h 12

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #52 5.18.07 Jennifer StaffordInterview with Jennifer Stafford, creator of the DomiKNITrix

2007-05-181h 45

The CraftSanity Podcast CraftSanity #52 5.18.07 Jennifer StaffordInterview with Jennifer Stafford, creator of the DomiKNITrix

2007-05-181h 45