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Making Gay HistoryThe Nazi Era: Episode 10: Kenneth RomanKenneth Roman was 15 when the Nazis rolled into his Polish hometown. After they liquidated the Jewish ghetto to which he and his family had been confined, he was sent to a series of forced labor camps and finally a concentration camp, where a sadistic block elder made him his “batman.” Visit our episode webpage for additional resources, archival photos, and a transcript of the episode. For exclusive Making Gay History bonus content, join our Patreon community. ——— The interview with Kenneth Roman is from the archive of the USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education, © 1998 USC Shoah Foundation. For more info...2025-03-2737 min
Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the ArchiveThe Nazi Era: Kenneth RomanKenneth Roman was 15 when the Nazis rolled into his Polish hometown. After they liquidated the Jewish ghetto to which he and his family had been confined, he was sent to a series of forced labor camps and finally a concentration camp, where a sadistic block elder made him his “batman.”Visit our episode webpage for additional resources, archival photos, and a transcript of the episode.For exclusive Making Gay History bonus content, join our Patreon community.———The interview with Kenneth Roman is from the archive of the USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute fo...2025-03-2736 min
The Rabbi and IHey Vance & Homan, Rabbi Block Says Listen to Pope FrancisJ.D. Vance & Tom Homan now speak for the Roman Catholic Church! You are both an embarrassment to the teachings that you profess. Next time I have a question I will check with you because you know more then Pope Francis.Vice President Vance knows more about what Jesus taught than The Vicar of Jesus!2025-02-1608 min
Dinner at the DeuceKenneth RomanThis week’s dinner topic follows two Arizona escapees who leave a path of death and destruction in their wake. Our dinner companions will be in for a surprise as this story hits close to home.Sources:Kenneth Roman Az Inmates Sought After Agent is Shot, Washington Post; Charles FishmanFor Us He’s One of 10000 Inmates, UPIFugitive Shot and Killed; FBI Agent Wounded, The Battalion (Newspaper)2 Arizona Fugitives Sought; One May Be In the New York Area, New York TimesSend...2025-01-201h 01
Deep WatersWho’s Who In The World Of Who’sSend us a textOk so I was thinking a bit about how that I might be doing too many messages for people to keep up, which I kind of expected considering this has been the story of my life. No I am not boasting but laying down a truth foundation for your assistance and my confirmation that I am indeed not posting too many messages for anyone to keep up, but that there is something else going on.Yes, it’s a message before the message but it did pop up into my mind an...2025-01-1706 min
Theology for the Rest of Us294: What are the Five Solas? Why do they Matter?In this episode Kenny explains the heart of Protestant theology, which can be summed up in five key theological statements known as “The Five Solas.”
The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation distinguished the 16th century Protestant Reformers from the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. They include: Sola scriptura (Scripture alone), Solus Christus (Christ alone), Sola fide (Faith alone), Sola gratia (Grace alone), and Soli Deo gloria (Glory to God alone).
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Ken and Robin Talk About StuffIPA Aliens
In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Jason Thompson asks if the group dynamic known as the Tyranny of Structurelessness applies to GM-less roleplaying games.
Estimable backer Gray St. Quintin seeks the regular confines of the Architecture Hut to ask about Walter Burley Griffin, designer of Canberra and avid anthroposophist.
Fun With Science ensues when formidable backer asks what the heck was up with a rich philanthropist’s decision to take hominid fossils with him on his Virgin Galactic space flight.
Finally, Ken’s Time Mach...2024-04-191h 00Podcast – Ken and Robin Talk About StuffIPA Aliens
In the Gaming Hut beloved Patreon backer Jason Thompson asks if the group dynamic known as the Tyranny of Structurelessness applies to GM-less roleplaying games.
Estimable backer Gray St. Quintin seeks the regular confines of the Architecture Hut to ask about Walter Burley Griffin, designer of Canberra and avid anthroposophist.
Fun With Science ensues when formidable backer asks what the heck was up with a rich philanthropist’s decision to take hominid fossils with him on his Virgin Galactic space flight.
Finally, Ken’s Time Mach...2024-04-191h 00The Rabbi and IOne Religion Doesn’t Have A MonopoLy On ConfessionRoman Catholics aren’t the only people who can go to confession. Anyone can benefit from the power of confession. Send me an email if you would like me to help you deal with your guilt. Rabbiblock@hotmail.comConfession is Good for everyone. 2024-01-0805 minKen and Robin Talk About StuffThe Rhino and I Have an Alibi
Your heroes don masks and top hats in the Gaming Hut as beloved backer Daniel Fidelman asks how to use iconic French pulp villain Fantomas in The Yellow King Roleplaying Game.
The Tradecraft Hut gets a little too online as we look at the tabletop implications of the Jack Teixeira spy secrets leak case.
We phone home but don’t phone it in as we continue to make steady progress through the rich trove of the early eighties in the Cinema Hut’s Science Fiction Essentials Series.
And finally Ken’s Time Machine meddles again in the Roman Empire...2023-05-191h 03Podcast – Ken and Robin Talk About StuffThe Rhino and I Have an Alibi
Your heroes don masks and top hats in the Gaming Hut as beloved backer Daniel Fidelman asks how to use iconic French pulp villain Fantomas in The Yellow King Roleplaying Game.
The Tradecraft Hut gets a little too online as we look at the tabletop implications of the Jack Teixeira spy secrets leak case.
We phone home but don’t phone it in as we continue to make steady progress through the rich trove of the early eighties in the Cinema Hut’s Science Fiction Essentials Series.
And finally Ken’s Time Machine meddles again in the Roman Empire...2023-05-191h 03
The Shoemaker's LibraryThe Wizard of Oz PhenomenonJoin me as I share my favorite Wizard of Oz stories!2023-03-2516 min
Let’s talk law enforcement periodJuvenile Crime and what can we do about it?"The fall of the Roman Empire" "distract the citizens and give them games and they will never see the truth"--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dean4/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1528 min
Perpetual GoodTreasures In the Deep - The "Why" of Your StoryThe story of Michael Kent and Tiffany Whittier is inspirational all by itself - a black, female parole officer is assigned to a white supremacist parolee, and their interactions causes Michael to turn his life around. However, it is only when you go deeper, to get to to the story behind the story, that you find the true riches that come, not only from their story, but from your own.
In this episode, we look at the highlights of the story of Michael and Tiffany, all the while looking into our own heart and our story, and a...2023-02-0323 min
CONOCE AMA Y VIVE TU FE con Luis RománEpisodio 743: Pide OBISPO Por El CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO NO COMER CARNE Los Viernes/Abstinencia Los Viernes Luis RomanEl obispo de la diócesis inglesa de Salford, John Stanley Kenneth, ha invitado a sus fieles a recuperar la vieja costumbre cristiana de no comer carne los viernes para luchar el Cambio Climático. Luis Roman nos explica la verdadera razón por la cuál los católicos no comen carne los Viernes.Pulsa aqui para ver el Programa¡Convierte en Miembro Cristero de Nuestro Canal Hoy!! Pulsa aquíSiguenos en todos los medios y canales aquiHaz click para suscribirte y escucharnos en: AndroidRSS...2022-12-0229 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryHalloween Story Telling: Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan PoeJoin us this Halloween, if you dare, for a reading of Edgar Allan Poe's Annabel Lee!2022-10-3102 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryThoughts on October 2022 movie views of Monster MoviesMy quick thoughts on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Bram Stoker's Dracula and The Invisible Man (2020) films.2022-10-2604 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryThoughts on Phantom of the Paradise Library ViewingIn this episode we are discussing the 1974 campy movie Phantom of the Paradise directed by Brian De Palma.2022-10-0709 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryWhat's planned for Fall 2022I'm back for season 4 of The Shoemaker's Library. In this episode I talk about doing horror movie commentary and what other things can be found at the library this fall. 2022-10-0503 minThe Rabbi and IInterfaith is Not Just for WeddingsFather Kelley & Rabbi Block share their experiences of combining a Jewish naming ceremony with a Roman Catholic baptism. Baptism and Jewish naming are not mutually exclusive. 2022-09-1908 minThe Rabbi and IA Rabbi, A Priest, and an Interviewer Walk Into A PodcastJudaism and Roman Catholicism are more in common than they are different. A wedding with a Catholic Priest and a Rabbi combine the spiritual and traditional elements of both faiths. 2022-09-1511 minKen and Robin Talk About StuffTiptoe Away from His Flailing Proboscis
The Gaming Hut exists in all dimensions as beloved Patreon backer Jacob Boersma asks how to giving Evelyn Wang’s multiversal powers from Everything Everywhere All at Once to player characters.
In Ken and/or Robin Talk to Someone Else, Ken talks to Cody Swendrowski, developer for the Foundry virtual tabletop platform, who tells how its community focus distinguishes it from its competitors, and of his forays into streaming and podcasting.
Discerning backer Eric (Speaker in Digressions) buys a ticket to the Horror Hut to ask how to apply the cool conceit of Pr...2022-09-0959 minPodcast – Ken and Robin Talk About StuffTiptoe Away from His Flailing Proboscis
The Gaming Hut exists in all dimensions as beloved Patreon backer Jacob Boersma asks how to giving Evelyn Wang’s multiversal powers from Everything Everywhere All at Once to player characters.
In Ken and/or Robin Talk to Someone Else, Ken talks to Cody Swendrowski, developer for the Foundry virtual tabletop platform, who tells how its community focus distinguishes it from its competitors, and of his forays into streaming and podcasting.
Discerning backer Eric (Speaker in Digressions) buys a ticket to the Horror Hut to ask how to apply the cool conceit of Pr...2022-09-0959 min
The PBC PodcastFulton-Roman & The Rise of Gervonta "Tank" DavisThis week on the PBC Podcast, a look ahead to Saturday night's hotly-anticipated battle between unbeaten unified world 122-pound champ Stephen Fulton Jr. and former unified champion Danny Roman, live on SHOWTIME. Plus, a full breakdown of Gervonta "Tank" Davis' epic KO win over Rolando Romero last weekend and, in this week's Toe to Toe section, hosts Kenneth Bouhairie and Michael Rosenthal list five potential opponents for Davis' next bout. For show notes and more info, click here: https://www.premierboxingchampions.com/podcast 2022-06-0133 min
Greater Life ChurchThe Shield of Faith - AudioThere were two kinds of shields in Roman armies. One was small and easily carried and used in hand-to-hand battle. The other was much larger, perhaps even four feet tall, that would allow a line of soldiers to mount an offense against an enemy behind a wall of protection. The word Paul used to describe the shield of faith was that larger shield. When most people think about faith, they think about an overcoming, aggressive faith. Paul is talking about a different aspect of faith: the protecting faith that casts a wall of protection across the whole life. However, when...2022-05-1933 minGreater Life ChurchThe Shield of Faith - VideoThere were two kinds of shields in Roman armies. One was small and easily carried and used in hand-to-hand battle. The other was much larger, perhaps even four feet tall, that would allow a line of soldiers to mount an offense against an enemy behind a wall of protection. The word Paul used to describe the shield of faith was that larger shield. When most people think about faith, they think about an overcoming, aggressive faith. Paul is talking about a different aspect of faith: the protecting faith that casts a wall of protection across the whole life. However, when...2022-05-1933 min
Báseň na každý denKenneth Rexroth - Znovu já + Potichu22. prosince 1905 se narodil Kenneth Rexroth - americký básník, překladatel, kritik a jazzový hudebník.
Básně jsou z výboru Spirály času, vydala Mladá fronta v roce 1989.
Přeložil Antonín Přidal.
Podcast "Báseň na každý den" poslouchejte na Anchor, Spotify, Apple, Google, YouRadio, České Podcasty nebo Audiolibrix.
Domovská stránka podcastu je na https://www.poetickyklub.cz.2021-12-2202 minBáseň na každý denKenneth Patchen - Přiznejme si otevřeně, že jsme šílení + Skvělé narozeniny13. prosince 1911 se narodil Kenneth Patchen byl americký básník a romanopisec.
Básně vyšly ve výboru Když jsme tu byli spolu, vydalo nakladatelství Odeon v roce 1979.
Přeložil Jan Zábrana.
Podcast "Báseň na každý den" poslouchejte na Anchor, Spotify, Apple, Google, YouRadio, České Podcasty nebo Audiolibrix.
Domovská stránka podcastu je na https://www.poetickyklub.cz.2021-12-1303 min
Book BlurbsThe Book of Lamentations + The Book of BaruchIn this double-header episode, Kenneth reflects on the two books that immediately follow the Book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament of the Roman Catholic Bible, the Book of Lamentations and the Book of Baruch. How are these books connected, what do they tell us about this part of Israel's history, and how can they speak to our faith lives today?
Have you read the Book of Lamentations or the Book of Baruch? Do you tend to go back to the same books in Scripture or do you occasionally try venturing into lesser known books like these...2021-10-0319 minPodcast – Ken and Robin Talk About StuffA Lot to Lay on the Genius Loci
In the Gaming Hut, we look at game balance. What is it, and when do we care about it?
We try not to step on any skulls in the Archaeology Hut as Beloved Patreon backers Liz & Siskey seek the scoop on Roman gravesite in Cambridgeshire containing a surprising number of beheaded remains.
In the Horror Hut, estimable Patreon backer Elias Helfer asks us for cosmic horror without any Lovecraft in it.
And finally Ken’s Time Machine makes the intervention that will lead the earlier widespread adoption of solar power.
...2021-08-061h 05Ken and Robin Talk About StuffA Lot to Lay on the Genius Loci
In the Gaming Hut, we look at game balance. What is it, and when do we care about it?
We try not to step on any skulls in the Archaeology Hut as Beloved Patreon backers Liz & Siskey seek the scoop on Roman gravesite in Cambridgeshire containing a surprising number of beheaded remains.
In the Horror Hut, estimable Patreon backer Elias Helfer asks us for cosmic horror without any Lovecraft in it.
And finally Ken’s Time Machine makes the intervention that will lead the earlier widespread adoption of solar power.
...2021-08-061h 05The Shoemaker's LibraryGetting Our FootingKenneth Roman and Matt Moon try out some new segments for the podcast. We discuss what we are reading and writing. Plus share some quotes we like keep in mind.2021-08-0219 minThe Shoemaker's LibrarySummer Reading, Fear Street, Wicked, and New Co-Host!!!!I introduce my new co-host Matt Moon and we talk about Summer Reading, R. L. Stine's Fear Street books just turned into Netflix movies, the PBS Wicked in Concert announcement, and more.2021-07-1912 min
Servant SoulOnceA lesson about the finality of Christ's sacrificeReferencesHebrews 9Job 14:1Roman 6:23John 11:25Intro / Outro music by Bohdan Kuzmin from Pixabayhttps://pixabay.com/users/bodleasons-28047609Content by Kenneth Grady 2021-05-1711 minPodcast – Ken and Robin Talk About StuffEpisode 440: All the Van Helsings
In the Gaming Hut the beloved Patreon backer known as Ed, Speaker in Digressions, asks us to envision a game that that arcs from a state of nature to civil society.
The Tradecraft Hut steams open the career of Alexandrine, Countess of Taxis, and Postmistress of the Holy Roman Empire.
The ongoing Cinema Hut Horror Essentials series reaches installment 15, and the mid-oughts.
Finally, estimable Patreon backers Bill Durfy and Gray St. Quintin fall for our sinister plan and ask for the full Eliptony Hut story on the Highgate Vampire.
...2021-04-091h 13Ken and Robin Talk About StuffEpisode 440: All the Van Helsings
In the Gaming Hut the beloved Patreon backer known as Ed, Speaker in Digressions, asks us to envision a game that that arcs from a state of nature to civil society.
The Tradecraft Hut steams open the career of Alexandrine, Countess of Taxis, and Postmistress of the Holy Roman Empire.
The ongoing Cinema Hut Horror Essentials series reaches installment 15, and the mid-oughts.
Finally, estimable Patreon backers Bill Durfy and Gray St. Quintin fall for our sinister plan and ask for the full Eliptony Hut story on the Highgate Vampire.
...2021-04-091h 13The Shoemaker's LibraryNational Library Week 2021 and GFJ Library UpdatesFrom April 5th to April 9th 2021, as part of National Library Week 2021, the GFJ Library is having a contest on Facebook and Instagram. Just leave a comment on the questions posed on Facebook or Instagram each day and you will be entered into a drawing for library swag!!!https://www.facebook.com/gfjlibrary/@gfjlibraryIf you missed the contest, follow us anyway on Facebook and Instagram so you can be notified when we do a contest like this again.I also share GFJ Library updates!!!2021-04-0705 min
Kenneth IgiriIf He Gave Us Jesus, He Will Give Us All ThingsDrawing from Roman's 8:31-33, we emphasize that the only way we know that God really gave us Jesus Christ from Heaven is that He still releases things from Heaven even today. And nothing can stop us from receiving what is released.2021-03-2807 min
Better Together w/ Anne Heche and Heather DuffyA New York State of Mind with Justina Machado & Kenneth RomanAnne and Heather are joined by Betters Justina Machado and Kenneth Roman. This duo knows all about capturing the acting and fashion game with heart and mind! They all dive into the harrowing Dancing with the Stars experience, the importance of #MeToo, and the special bond between siblings. Plus, stay tuned for a loving tribute from Anne to her brother Nathan.Be sure to follow BETTER TOGETHER on IG!From Straw Hut MediaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-1855 minKen and Robin Talk About StuffEpisode 431: Working for Bigfoot
Keep that Abingdon Island giant tortoise under a blanket as beloved Patreon backer Kevin L. Nault beckons us into the Gaming Hut to work animal trafficking into RPG scenarios.
Part 6 of our Cinema Hut horror essentials series continues the 60s gothic resurgence, and we assure you this segment wouldn’t hurt a fly.
Plangent notes ring through the Culture Hut as esteemed Patreon backer Ethan “Mr. E” Schoonover seeks the terrifying reality behind composer Erik Satie’s Vexations.
Finally the Holy Roman Empire once again rears its head as perceptive Patreon backer P...2021-02-0500 minPodcast – Ken and Robin Talk About StuffEpisode 431: Working for Bigfoot
Keep that Abingdon Island giant tortoise under a blanket as beloved Patreon backer Kevin L. Nault beckons us into the Gaming Hut to work animal trafficking into RPG scenarios.
Part 6 of our Cinema Hut horror essentials series continues the 60s gothic resurgence, and we assure you this segment wouldn’t hurt a fly.
Plangent notes ring through the Culture Hut as esteemed Patreon backer Ethan “Mr. E” Schoonover seeks the terrifying reality behind composer Erik Satie’s Vexations.
Finally the Holy Roman Empire once again rears its head as perceptive Patreon backer P...2021-02-0500 minKen and Robin Talk About StuffEpisode 430: Look What’s Happened to Consensus Reality
Classic occult conspiracy meets eldritch espionage when beloved Patreon backer Daniel Fidelman pokes his head into the Gaming Hut, asking how to incorporate Louis Pauwels and Jacques Bergier’s The Morning of the Magicians into THE FALL OF DELTA GREEN.
Our Cinema Hut Horror Essentials series hits a turning point in screen shock history, as the 60s beckon, bringing with them a return to the gothic.
In Ask Ken and Robin, esteemed Patreon backer Josh Borlase asks us to name our favorite Old Ones. Hope the runners-up aren’t jealous!
Finally, Ken’...2021-01-2900 minPodcast – Ken and Robin Talk About StuffEpisode 430: Look What’s Happened to Consensus Reality
Classic occult conspiracy meets eldritch espionage when beloved Patreon backer Daniel Fidelman pokes his head into the Gaming Hut, asking how to incorporate Louis Pauwels and Jacques Bergier’s The Morning of the Magicians into THE FALL OF DELTA GREEN.
Our Cinema Hut Horror Essentials series hits a turning point in screen shock history, as the 60s beckon, bringing with them a return to the gothic.
In Ask Ken and Robin, esteemed Patreon backer Josh Borlase asks us to name our favorite Old Ones. Hope the runners-up aren’t jealous!
Finally, Ken’...2021-01-2900 min
Greater Life ChurchA Date With Destiny - AudioMany learned about the story of Zacchaeus in Sunday School. Most of us learned the song about Zacchaeus being a wee little man. The bible has information about him, but there is much more about Zacchaeus that we do not know. The Bible infers that his people did not like him. We find that Zacchaeus was a tax collector who had betrayed his people to serve the Roman government. He had cheated and stolen to achieve the position that he held. He had power and wealth. He was the chief tax collector and held great power. Why was a man...2021-01-2533 minGreater Life ChurchA Date With Destiny - VideoMany learned about the story of Zacchaeus in Sunday School. Most of us learned the song about Zacchaeus being a wee little man. The bible has information about him, but there is much more about Zacchaeus that we do not know. The Bible infers that his people did not like him. We find that Zacchaeus was a tax collector who had betrayed his people to serve the Roman government. He had cheated and stolen to achieve the position that he held. He had power and wealth. He was the chief tax collector and held great power. Why was a man...2021-01-2533 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryShare Your Mobile Beacon Hotspot StoryIn this episode we will be taking a look at the library's Mobile Beacon hotspot lending program and interview a few people to hear their thoughts on the program and how it has helped our community. This episode will be entered into the "Share Your Mobile Beacon Story" grant contest from Mobile Beacon!***Thanks to the Community Foundation for South Central New York for the grant that made this Mobile Hotspot Program possible!2020-12-2907 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryUsing the Library to Get into the Holiday Spirit2020 has made it hard to do our regular holiday things, but let me share some ways the library can help get you back into the holiday spirit!2020-12-0105 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryStaff Interviews on Halloween/ Plus Thoughts on Wicked by Gregory Maguire for 25th AnniversaryToday is Halloween 2020 and to help you celebrate I talk to a few of my co-workers about their memories of Halloween and things they like to do. But first I take a few minutes to share my thoughts on Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire due to it celebrating its 25th Anniversary this October!2020-10-3107 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryHalloween: My Favorites in Movies, Books, and Musicals!Today I am sharing my thoughts on some of my favorite movies, books/stories, and musicals I enjoy during the Halloween season. What are some of your Halloween favorites? Do we share a few? Find out!!!Here is a link to get tickets for the one night only Hocus Pocus reunion special on October 30th 2020: https://nyrpshop.org/2020-10-2109 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryDumbledore vs Snape: Who is an Accountable Leader?In this episode of The Shoemaker's library I have a debate with Seth Jacobus, director of the George F. Johnson Memorial Library, about the public administrator value of accountability using Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape from the Harry Potter series. There will be spoilers from the book series. 2020-10-1408 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryReading of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan PoeIn honor of the haunting season join me as I read one of Edgar Allan Poe's greatest works, "The Raven"!2020-10-0709 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryThis Fall 2020This fall we have some great digital offerings for teens and children. As well as some new developments we would like to share with our community about opening Saturdays again and being an early voting site.2020-09-2506 minThe Shoemaker's LibrarySummer Wrapping/Fall Coming!That's a wrap for our summer 2020 offerings, but I am teasing some things to look forward to this fall. As well as giving some more library information about our COVID polices and procedures.2020-08-2807 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryFairy Tale Discussion: Cinderella & Fairy Tale CollectorsToday I share updates about the George F. Johnson Memorial library and our summer reading programs for all ages. Then I share my thoughts on the fairy tale Cinderella and the fairy tale collectors who wrote different versions down.Click link to read Grimm's Cinderella: https://germanstories.vcu.edu/grimm/cinder.htmlClick link to read Perrault's Cinderella: https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/perrault06.html2020-07-1407 min
E-LEARNING BRUNCHGamification and learningFollowing up on the first “E-Learning Brunch” podcast and “How to make e-learning entertaining” host Kenny turns to “Gamification”. Guest and Gamification Hero Roman Rackwitz takes us on deep dive in the Gamification sea of knowledge. Roman has already established himself as one of the goto personalities in Gamification and provides Kenny with a completely new and engrossing vision of gamification (Hint: That is why the episode exploded to 60 min instead of the usual 30 min) 2020-07-1451 min
Getty Art + IdeasReflections: Kenneth Lapatin on a Roman GemWe’ve asked curators from the Getty Museum and Getty Research Institute to share short reflections on works of art they’re thinking about right now. These recordings feature stories related to our daily lives.
This week, curator Kenneth Lapatin dives into a new world through a Roman carved gem that features Aeneas fleeing Troy. To learn more about this artwork, visit: https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/336770/.
Over the next few weeks, look for new recordings every Tuesday.
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JAMES CUNO: Hi, I’m Jim Cuno, president of the J. Paul Getty...2020-06-3003 minThe Shoemaker's LibrarySummer 2020 Info and Library UpdatesWe have made a lot of changes to the library as we get ready to invite the public back. Listen and get the run down on new services and policies we put in place during this difficult time. As well as hear how you can participate in our summer reading program from home!2020-06-2306 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryDiscussion of Love Never DiesThe discussion is based on the free presentation of Love Never Dies, the sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera, on the YouTube Channel "The Show Must Go On" on April 24th.This episode was first recorded on Facebook live on April 26th.We discuss the show and leave you thinking. 2020-04-2614 min
Jerusalem JonesDigging Up MasadaAlong the western shore of the Dead Sea, amid the vast and unforgiving wilderness of Judea, we find a precipitous plateau, isolated by millions of years of erosion that turned it into an impregnable fortress. The Hebrew word for “fortress” is Masada, by which it is still called to this day. Its greatest claim to fame derives from events that transpired at the end of the Great Revolt against Rome, when for three brave years (70-73 C.E.), the freedom fighters on this ancient Gibraltar managed to hold off 10,000 Roman troops armed with every contemporary siege weapon. The story is i...2020-04-2426 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryDiscussion of The Phantom of the OperaThe discussion is based on the free presentation of The Phantom of the Opera on the YouTube Channel "The Show Must Go On" on April 17th.This episode was first recorded on Facebook live on April 19th.We discuss the show and leave you thinking.2020-04-1920 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryHarry Potter Book Series Ranking ListLearn my rankings of the seven Harry Potter books. There will be spoilers and remember this is my list. I encourage you to share your own rankings in the comments.2020-04-0310 minJerusalem JonesDigging Up HerodWhen we consider the archaeological sites across Israel today, none are more impressive than the remains of ancient structures built by King Herod the Great. With the aid of his Roman allies, Herod conquered the land of Israel, including Jerusalem, and established himself as king in the year 37 B.C.E. Herod has been described as a manic depressive, paranoid schizophrenic, with aggressive tendencies. In his manic state he built some of the grandest structures on earth in his day. What can we learn by digging them up?2020-03-3030 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryGFJ Library update while QuarantinedWondering what the librarians of the George F. Johnson Memorial Library have been up to since the physical library has been closed due to Quarantine efforts? Well let me tell you. I have lots of good resources to share and plans to keep offering this podcast. Hope you enjoy.Links to pages mentioned a lot in podcast:http://www.gfjlibrary.org/2020-update/http://www.gfjlibrary.org/teenpage/https://www.facebook.com/gfjlibrary/https://fcls.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/fcls2020-03-2805 minPodcast – Ken and Robin Talk About StuffEpisode 383: Not Quite Doctor Cowboy
Longtime listeners know that “Start with Earth” is a Thing Ken Always Says. But in the Gaming Hut, beloved Patreon backer Nicola Wilson wants to know exactly where.
In the Conspiracy Corner estimable Patreon backer Steven Roman seeks bookshelf recommendations for all things recent and conspiratorial.
The Consulting Occultist continues to wear suspiciously Robin-like facial hair as we enter the penultimate edition of Belle Epoque magicians series, as inspired by The Yellow King Roleplaying Game, with the scene’s fun couple, Moina and Samuel Liddell Mathers, of Golden Dawn fame.
Placed spoiler...2020-02-2100 minKen and Robin Talk About StuffEpisode 383: Not Quite Doctor Cowboy
Longtime listeners know that “Start with Earth” is a Thing Ken Always Says. But in the Gaming Hut, beloved Patreon backer Nicola Wilson wants to know exactly where.
In the Conspiracy Corner estimable Patreon backer Steven Roman seeks bookshelf recommendations for all things recent and conspiratorial.
The Consulting Occultist continues to wear suspiciously Robin-like facial hair as we enter the penultimate edition of Belle Epoque magicians series, as inspired by The Yellow King Roleplaying Game, with the scene’s fun couple, Moina and Samuel Liddell Mathers, of Golden Dawn fame.
Placed spoiler...2020-02-2100 minThe Shoemaker's LibraryCatching UpIn this episode we are catching up after a while of radio silence. I am with a special guest and we talk about how fun summer was and what we plan for the fall!2019-09-1210 min