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That Twin Mama PodcastFinding Your Voice: A Conversation on Self-Advocacy, Ambition, and Parenting with Author TianEn StephensonWhat happens when you're born with a mirror—and spend your life learning how to be your own person? In this episode, TianEn Stephenson—author, track star, twin sister, and proud boy mom of four—talks about ambition, identity, motherhood, and the real work of self-advocacy.We get into everything from her journey as an athlete, a mom, and now an author; plus she shares the heart behind her book Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed—and why speaking up for what you want might be the most powerful thing you do this year.If you're lea...2025-04-2957 min
Got Next with Meghan and ZoraIs UCLA’s Lauren Betts leading the Player of the Year race?Meghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) break down the current state of the Player of the Year (POY) conversation. Autumn Johnson joins Got Next to discuss the science behind bracketology and the top teams on her NCAA bracket. Meghan moves UCLA back to the top of her power rankings and Zora and Meghan react to Kim Caldwell and Jacie Hoyt returning to coach their respective teams shortly after their pregnancies.00:00 – Intro 00:21 – POY Race: Lauren Betts, Hannah Hidalgo, JuJu Watkins07:53 – NCAA March Madness Bracketology18:18 – Power Rankings: UCLA, South Carolina, Notre Dame, USC, Texa...2025-01-2824 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraConversations from Big Ten Media Day: Hannah Stuelke, Deja Kelly, Lauren Betts & Kiki RiceMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) sit down with Hannah Stuelke to discuss expectations for the Iowa Hawkeyes in a post-Caitlin Clark era. They also welcome Oregon's Deja Kelly to the Big Ten and talk goals with UCLA's star tandem of Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice.01:01 - Intro01:10 - Hannah Stuelke interview09:35 - Deja Kelly interview19:24 - Lauren Betts & Kiki Rice interview
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Responsible LuxuryMonica Stephenson and Jay Moncada - Part 1 Ethical Gem Suppliers This week, Lauren Petrovic is live with Monica Stephenson and Jay Moncada from the Ethical Gem Suppliers collective. Listen to them as they dive into the essence of sustainability within the gemstone trade, exploring its global implications and societal significance. Guest Speakers: Monica StephensonWebsite: https://www.anzagems.com, https://moyogems.com/Instagram: @idazzle, @anzagems @moyogemsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicastephenson/Link to Monica’s documentary ‘Sharing the Rough’Jay Moncada Website: https://www.perpetuumjewels.com/ *2024-11-1236 minGot Next with Meghan and ZoraJuJu Watkins, Kiki Iriafen help USC survive Ole Miss; Lauren Betts leads UCLA to win over LouisvilleMeghan McKeown (_@meghanmckeown) and Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson) react to the first day of games to kick off the women’s college basketball season, including USC vs Ole Miss and UCLA vs Louisville. Meghan breaks down why the South Carolina Gamecoks are at the top of her power rankings. Zora and Meghan also highlight players on the rise.00:31 – Intro02:12 – PSAs from Meghan and Zora05:25 – USC vs Ole Miss recap08:03 – JuJu Watkins, Kiki Iriafen interviews10:11 – Juju and Kiki play styles11:58 – Shout out to Ole Miss, Coach Yo13:02 – UCLA defeats Lou...2024-11-0533 min
The Guilty Feminist413. Live from Canberra - part twoThe Guilty Feminist 413. Live from CanberraPresented by Deborah Frances-White with Kirsty Webeck and special guests Hangama Obaidullah, Lauren Beckman, Dr Elise Stephenson with music from Grace PetrieRecorded 28 May 2024 at the Enmore Theatre, Canberra, Australia. Released 14 October.The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about Kirsty Webeckhttps://www.instagram.com/kirstywebeckhttps://twitter.com/KirstyWebeckMore about Katy Gallagherhttps://twitter.com/SenKatyGhttps://www.aph.gov.au/Senators...2024-10-141h 16
The Guilty Feminist413. Live from Canberra - part oneThe Guilty Feminist 413. Live from CanberraPresented by Deborah Frances-White with Kirsty Webeck and special guests Hangama Obaidullah, Lauren Beckman, Dr Elise Stephenson with music from Grace PetrieRecorded 28 May 2024 at the Enmore Theatre, Canberra, Australia. Released 14 October.The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge.More about Deborah Frances-Whitehttps://deborahfrances-white.comhttps://twitter.com/DeborahFWhttps://www.virago.co.uk/the-guilty-feminist-bookMore about Kirsty Webeckhttps://www.instagram.com/kirstywebeckhttps://twitter.com/KirstyWebeckMore about Katy Gallagherhttps://twitter.com/SenKatyGhttps://www.aph.gov.au/Senators...2024-10-141h 02
The Course Of LifeThe Canadian Volleyball Duo that won Silver at the Paris OlympicsThe Sanderson Farms Championship in Mississippi went to a playoff, and cost Alex on his pick to win the event. Now the PGA TOUR heads to Utah for a new event with one of the worst fields of the year.The Korn Ferry and EPSON Tours crowned their season ending champions and sent 30 and 15 players, respectively, off to the top tiers, including past guests on the ladies side like Ana Belac, Lauren Stephenson, and Daniella Iacobelli.Alex headed to Austin's HEB Center this weekend for the the AVP and beach volleyball, and before that was able to chat with the 2024...2024-10-0946 min
Responsible LuxuryPart 2: Responsible Luxury Roundtable and Dinner - New York Climate Week 2024 Show notes:This episode features live interviews by Lauren Petrovic and special guests recorded during the Responsible Luxury Roundtable and Dinner during New York Climate Week 2024.*[2:33] Iris Van der Veken - Executive Director at Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030WebsiteLinkedIn*[14:20] Rosena Sammi - Founder and CEO at The Jewelry EditWebsiteLinkedInInstagram*[22:43] Monica Stephenson - Founder and President Anza GemsWebsiteLinkedInInstagram: @idazzle , @anzagems*...2024-10-0826 min
The PodiumDay 10: Historic Duels - Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs, Jackie Dubrovich & Maia WeintraubFencing at the Grand Palais is already grandiose, but the athlete presentation for finals takes it up a step, or more accurately down over 80 steps to the field of play. A grand entrance that eventually led Lee Kiefer, Lauren Scruggs, Jackie Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub to a first American team gold in fencing’s long and ornate Olympic history.
Join host Zora Stephenson weekly and every day during the games, to hear the Olympics like you’ve never quite heard them before.
Follow the show on the iHeart app, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform and watc...2024-08-0512 min
PJScastJuly 28, 2024 - Bruins Offseason Review w/Lauren CampbellWe had Lauren Campbell on the show to discuss the Bruins trading Ullmark, signing Lindholm & Zadorov, and if/when Swayman will sign a contract
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The Course Of Life2024 Open Championship RecapThe Open Championship at Royal Troon was exciting from start to finish, except for the last few holes when Xander Schauffle pulled away for his second major title of 2024. Now the question is asked: who's better, Xander or Scottie Scheffler? Plus the guys ask, "What now, Tiger?"The Barracuda Championship, all the way in California, gave Nick Dunlap his first victory as a pro, and second of the season and he is quickly becoming the best rookie on Tour.On the EPSON Tour, past guest Lauren Stephenson notched her first career victory.Alex is up in Beloit, Wisconsin for the...2024-07-2440 min
Teach OutdoorsNature as Your Teacher with Kyra StephensonIn this episode of the Teach Outdoors podcast, we feature Kyra Stephenson, who serves as a Nature-Based Learning Coach at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy School #12 within the Rochester City School District. Kyra has successfully integrated a comprehensive nature-based learning (NBL) program into a PreK-8th grade public school setting. You can follow Kyra on Instagram to stay updated on her initiatives and insights.Email: Kyra.Stephenson@rcsdk12.org School website: https://www.rcsdk12.org/12 Instagram: kls_natureed Purpose – How Nature-Based Learning Started for KyraKyra’s journe...2024-06-2851 min
Responsible LuxuryMonica Stephenson - Artisanal Mining in East Africa, Tracing the Mine-to-Market Journey of Gemstones, Radical Changes in Mining Communities, and MoreTimestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Background[06:00] Discovering Artisanal Mining in Eastern Africa[12:13] The Journey of a Gemstone from Mine to Market[21:46] Sustainability and Responsible Luxury in the Jewelry Industry[26:16] Challenges and Opportunities of Blockchain in the Gemstone Industry[30:12] Challenges of Implementing Blockchain[35:17] Bringing Transparency and Traceability[39:09] Honesty and Transparency in the Industry[44:02] Consumer Awareness and Demand[45:14] Progress and Future Plans* Guest Speaker: Monica Stephenson Website: https://www.anzagems.com, https://moyogems.com/Instagram...2024-06-0456 min
Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorBonus Interview: Horrifying ChildrenLet's Get Hauntological
In this episode we discussed the recent anthology Horrifying Children: Hauntology and the Legacy of Children's Television, with two of its co-editors, Lauren Stephenson and Robert Edgar. The anthology features a chapter entitled Suburban Eerie: The Demon Headmaster (BBC1, 1996–8) and The Demon Headmaster (CBBC, 2019) as Neoliberal Folk Horror, by our own Adam Whybray, and is available to buy now here, or perhaps more practically to order to a library near you!
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you ca...2024-05-0631 min
Teachers on FireHow to MAKE the MOST of Your SPRING BREAK: 3 Veteran Teachers Share Their Insights🔥 How do you recharge your fire over spring break? 🔥 What advice would you share with new teachers? Join me and Lauren MacLean, Tim Stephenson, and Bryon Carpenter for this unique episode of the Teachers on Fire podcast. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:22 - Who is Bryon Carpenter? 1:09 - Who is Tim Stephenson? 2:24 - Who is Lauren MacLean? 2:45 - Spring break highlights 4:13 - Activities that restore our fire 6:30 - Advice for new teachers 10:46 - Crea...2024-03-2615 min
Sprinkles of SEL with U2LS2 E9: The Power of Relationships Part 1 of 2School can be stressful enough without us having to worry about our personal and professional relationships on top of it! Join us this episode as we talk about the effects of isolation, and the power of fostering healthy relationships in our lives.SHOW NOTES & CITATIONSAlcaraz, K. I., Eddens, K. S., Blase, J. L., Diver, W. R., Patel, A. V., Teras, L. R., Stevens, V. L., Jacobs, E. J., & Gapstur, S. M. (2018). Social isolation and mortality in US black and white men and women. American Journal of Epidemiology, 2024-03-2025 min
JCO Precision Oncology ConversationsRecommendations for the Equitable and Widespread Implementation of Liquid Biopsy JCO PO authors Lauren C. Leiman and Dr. Emma Alme share insights into their JCO PO article, “Recommendations for the Equitable and Widespread Implementation of Liquid Biopsy for Cancer Care”. Host Dr. Rafeh Naqash and guests discusses increasing access to liquid biopsy for cancer, reviewing the barriers and examining the proposed solutions. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Rafeh Naqash: Hello and welcome to JCO Precision Oncology Conversations, where we bring you engaging conversations with authors of clinically relevant and highly significant JCO PO articles. I'm your host, Dr. Rafeh Naqash, Social Media Editor for JCO Precision Oncology and Assi...2024-03-2041 min
The Morbid MuseumThe St. Valentine's Day MassacreOn February 14th 1929, a gruesome murder scene was uncovered - 7 associates of the North Side Gang had been riddled with bullets while inside a garage. The crime horrified the people of Chicago, a city already beleaguered by years of gang wars that had begun in the wake of Prohibition. Considered an unsolved murder, the massacre will forever be remembered as the quintessential example of mob violence in the 1920s.THANKS TO OUR TO PATREON SUBSCRIBERS! We couldn't do this without you. Extra special thanks to the following patrons for their exceptional support:Jack Canfora2024-02-051h 04
PJScastDecember 18, 2023 - Interview w/Lauren CampbellWe had Lauren Campbell of Mass Live Sports to discuss the Bruins!Topics include:(0:20) How Lauren got her job in sports reporting & writing(3:10) Matthew Poitras being lent to the Canadian WJC team(7:20) Bruins trade deadline goals & targets(17:00) Bruins team culture(31:25) Ullmark & SwaymanPromo code: THPNGambling problem? Call one eight hundred gambler or visit W W W one eight hundred gambler dot net. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut...2023-12-1942 minThe Morbid MuseumHart Island: New York City's Public CemeteryFor 150 years, Hart Island has been the final resting place for New York City's unclaimed, forgotten, and unknown dead. We review the history of this potter's field discussing its recent turnover to the city Park's Department and new chapter of open access.THANKS TO OUR TO PATREON SUBSCRIBERS! We couldn't do this without you. Extra special thanks to the following patrons for their exceptional support:Matthew AronoffDennis BaretteRob EmmettHaley LampTristen PearsonLauren StephensonBecome an official Morbuddy: patreon.com...2023-11-2759 minThe Morbid MuseumControversy at the Mütter Museum: A Repatriation Conversation Part II (Patreon Preview)Note: As of the release of this episode, the Town Hall meeting has been released and is watchable at: https://youtu.be/Da0uML0BPy4?si=12pHRR1_abEaJ6EFIn recent decades, museums and historical sites all over the world have been engaging in the incredibly important and difficult conversation of repatriation, especially when it comes to human remains. The ethical questions are numerous, and each case is complex and, at times, highly nuanced. How do you find provenance for remains that are over 150 years old? What is the appropriate resting place for unclaimed, unidentified remains? Who...2023-10-3017 minThe Morbid MuseumControversy at the Mütter Museum: A Repatriation ConversationIn recent decades, museums and historical sites all over the world have been engaging in the incredibly important and difficult conversation of repatriation, especially when it comes to human remains. The ethical questions are numerous, and each case is complex and, at times, highly nuanced. How do you find provenance for remains that are over 150 years old? What is the appropriate resting place for unclaimed, unidentified remains? Who decides that? Is the answer to ban all human remains from being on display? One institution that is currently undergoing massive scrutiny for how it is handling the question of displaying...2023-10-231h 01
The Course Of LifeGrillo Prevails and Lauren StephensonColonial didn't disappoint, Michael meets a 3-time Oscar winner, and Alex chats with the LPGA's Lauren Stephenson. All on this week's new episode.
The Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial didn't disappoint, going to a playoff for the third year in a row. Grillo takes victory, while Michael Block loses his fan club (1:48).
The Senior Circuit was also in the DFW area for the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, which also needed a playoff for Steve Stricker to claim his 6th Senior Major championship (7:51).
The LPGA's Match Play event was in Las Vegas, where an international lineup was featured in...2023-05-3141 min
how to win the lottery: a book club podcastfake accounts by lauren oylerour internet module comes to a close with fake accounts by lauren oyler — and yet another great author instagram handle. we share praise for the title, discuss whether or not fake accounts is satire, and talk about the likeability (or absolute lack thereof) we have for the narrator. we admire the meticulous way with which each sentence is unbelievably crafted, praise lauren oyler for her precise editing ability, and discuss how skills and talent do (or don’t) translate depending on the situation in which they’re used. we also talk about the reversal in the narrative and the way irony...2023-02-0953 minhow to win the lottery: a book club podcastsnow crash by neal stephensonwe’re headed back in time (?) to go forward in time (maybe?) to the metaverse (definitely) to talk about snow crash by neal stephenson. we talk about science-fiction being an unusual genre for the pod, trying to balance prescience and ingenuity with problematic plot points, and the pros and cons of writing dystopian futures based on current events. bob gets flabbergasted by neal stephenson’s turn toward a dean koontz mainstay, joey stumbles through a plot summary, and bob shares his issue with the ending. we talk about snow crash‘s influence and potential adaptation, the chicken-and-egg nerd interest conundrum...2022-11-171h 20
The Next Billion Seconds with Mark PesceA Brief History of the Metaverse: DIY MetaverseTony and Mark - supported by a global community of technologists, enthusiasts and dreamers - brought 3D to the brand-new Web with VRML, creating the foundations for the “DIY Metaverse”. Featuring Owen Rowley, Linda Jacobson, John McCrea, Coco Conn and Neal Stephenson. Read the interview with Jaron Lanier in MONDO 2000 issue 2 that changed Mark’s life. “Homebrew VR“, written by Linda Jacobson, in WIRED magazine, issue 1. Use Windows? Have a play with ‘Labyrinth’, the world’s first 3D Web browser, here. You can explore the ‘Cyberbanana’ – and ‘Daniel’s Room’, the first public demonstration of VRML, for SIGKIDS 1994. “Coco’s Channel” a W...2022-09-2833 min
The podCAST IRONEpisode 18 | Lauren Koch | There’s Nothing She Can’t Do!Lauren’s life has always been heavily influenced by iron casting and now she shares her gifts with others. The podCAST IRON is made possible in part by our Patreon members. This episode is brought to you by our top supporter, Sloss Metal Arts - a national center for iron casting and metal art. For more information about the Sloss Metal Art Program visit their website slossmetalarts.com Great thanks to our other top supporters: Steven Reider Eric W. Stephenson - https://www.ericwstephenson.com/ Support us on Pat...2022-09-091h 23
Uncanny Valley | WIREDZucka Kappa MetaFacebook has nearly three billion users, which means that when it makes a change to its business, it affects nearly half the planet. Facebook's ambitions have often manifested in chaotic, unpredictable ways and had profound societal impacts for years after they've been implemented. So when the company decided to rebrand to Meta and funnel billions of dollars toward building its own virtual alternate reality, it's a move that's bound to come with some big consequences—if nothing else, for Meta itself.This week on Gadget Lab, we're joined by Shirin Ghaffary from Recode and Alex Heath from Th...2022-07-2133 min
Getting Off Course PodcastLauren Stephenson, LPGA GolferLauren is one of the top 100 female golfers in the world, and she was kind enough to offer a quick glimpse into the life of a professional golfer. In this episode, we talk day-to-day life, tournament preparation, sponsorships and more. Discussions include:The work that goes into becoming a professional golferMoving to DallasLife on non-tournament weeksLife on the days leading up to a tournamentTournament questionsOvercoming bad roundsMaintaining momentum during good roundsThe disparity in LPGA & PGA payoutsWhat Lauren does with tournament winningsHow sponsorships workWe ended our time together with a 10 question lightning round.Did Lauren...2022-05-1134 min
Pure Trance Radio Podcast with SolarstonePure Trance Radio Podcast 318A weekly podcast of progressive and uplifting Pure Trance music, presented by Solarstone.
01. LEGATO - More Than You Thought (Braxton Remix) [Nightcolours]02. Trilucid - Cheyenne [UV]03. Jono Stephenson ft. Coyo - Blue Horizon [Stephenson Recordings]04. Tiesto - Urban Train (Send & Return Rework) [White Label05. Spada & Lauren L' Aimant - Gone [Zero Three]06. GEHØR - Frost [GEHØR Music]07. Whoriskey - Mirage [Full Tilt Recordings]08. Men-D - Flotari [Pure Progressive]It's Not The Kind Of Thing We Usually Play... But We Like It Anyway:09. Soft Cell & Pet Shop Bo...2022-03-241h 43
Becoming Wise WomenGrazing Tables, Food Boards etc. with Sweet P CharcuterieWe had some great conversations with Sandy and Lauren from Sweet P Charcuterie. If you need a charcuterie board for any event, let them know!2022-03-0742 minThe PodiumDay 11: Show a Little & Tell a LotOlympians in Beijing are proudly donning their matching national uniforms from the ice and snow to the dining hall. Despite, or perhaps because of that uniformity, small gestures and equipment choices are speaking volumes about the athletes who populate the results sheet.
One athlete and one sport seem to be getting their message across quite well: Andrew Blaser in Skeleton. He joins Lauren Shehadi to explain why equipment choice can be so much more.
Follow The Podium now on Spotify to get automatic downloads. And tune into the networks of NBC to watch every moment of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic...2022-02-1625 minThe PodiumDay 8: Unscheduled InterruptionsElana Meyers Taylor was meant to bear the flag for Team USA. Instead, she spent the first days of these games in isolation following a positive COVID test for her, her husband and toddler.
Elana’s situation allows Lauren Shehadi and On Her Turf Blog editor, Alex Azzi, to explore the added challenges that female Olympians face and how they do so with unbridled optimism for an increasingly equal sports landscape.
Follow The Podium now on Apple Podcasts to get automatic downloads. And tune into the networks of NBC to watch every moment of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games.2022-02-1318 minThe PodiumDay 7: High-Flying FashionWith the world’s eyes focused on them, it’s no surprise Olympic champions are giving a thought to how they look. Nathan Chen, dressed by Vera Wang, and Julia Marino by Prada are the newest Olympic medalists to mix winter sport and high fashion and join host Lauren Shehadi to talk about their own take on high-flying fashion.
Follow The Podium now on Apple Podcasts to get automatic downloads. And tune into the networks of NBC to watch every moment of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games.2022-02-1211 minThe PodiumOff to the Races: Oval to OvalNASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano and 10,000m Speed Skating Gold Medalist Ted-Jan Bloemen explain how oval racing's truths carry over from the speedway to the ice. Speed, risk and constant improvement turn out to be the fuel behind both racers.Join Lauren Shehadi for Season 3 of The Podium from NBC Sports.Remember, starting February 4th, The Podium will speed up to a daily release schedule until the closing ceremony, and don't forget we're back for the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Games starting March 4th.
2022-02-0129 minThe PodiumWinning In a Day: Inspiring Women EverydayAs sports fans stateside fall asleep on February 20th, 2018, the US is embarking on a historic run of performances. By the time they turn down the lights next, their medal count will have shot up by nine. Seven of those new medals are hanging around women's necks.American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin and hockey player Kendall Coyne Schofield take us through that momentous day in Pyeongchang and how it tells the story of much more than a single 24hr period. Instead, that medal run is illustrative of the power and resilience of all female athletes and these tw...2022-01-2542 minThe PodiumPool Party: Snow AlternativesRecent Winter Games have seen less-than-abundant natural snow. But that hasn't changed the forecast for incredible performances.So what does a winter athlete's life look like with a lot less winter? American aerial skiers Ashley Caldwell and Justin Schoenefeld join host Lauren Shehadi to share how their journey to the games involves more days in the pool than on snow. Listen to Season 3 of The Podium from NBC Sports.
2022-01-1828 minThe PodiumUps and Downs: Big AirBig Air Skiing will make its Olympic debut in 2022. Everything about the format, venue and competitors point to an event high in airtime and consequences. Medals can be won in mere seconds, but below the scary stunts lie life lessons about patience and personal growth.Olympic medalist Nick Goepper is joined by sit skiers Josh Dueck and Jay Rawe to explore why they fell in love with big jumps, no matter the cost.Join Host Lauren Shehadi on Season 3 of The Podium from NBC Sports.
2022-01-1140 minThe PodiumShooting for Gold: Winter's Last FrontierBiathlon is a fan-filled, high-drama and celebrity-making sport, just not in the US. And yet Amercian biathletes are etching their way into the competitive landscape abroad with every rifle shot and ski stroke. Lowell Bailey, director of high performance at US Biathlon and current competitor Clare Egan take contrast their stateside and European realities and give us insight into the last winter olympic sport their nation has yet to medal in. Join host Lauren Shehadi on season 3 of The Podium from NBC Sports.
2022-01-0429 minThe PodiumBroomgate: Curling InnovatorsIn the mid 2010s Curling, both Hardline Curling and American Olympic medalist curler John Shuster were facing a huge challenge from the powers governing this centuries-old sport. Hardline had come up with a controversial and revolutionary sweeping pad and Shuster has been dropped by USA Curling. Their next moves would have lasting impacts on the game you'll see in February.Both join host Lauren Shehadi to share their stories of early success, tumult and vindication in a time known as "broomgate". Listen to Season 3 of NBC Sports' The Podium.
2021-12-2835 minThe PodiumOutsiders Outside: Minorities on the SlopesOnly 1.8% of US ski area users are Black, leaving minority skiers and snowboarders with little representation at the top levels of the sport. Andre Horton, the first able-bodies black skier on the US Ski Team and Brian Rice, the first black snowboarder to be sponsored by a major US ski resort, join host Lauren Shehadi to discuss the experience of being a rarity in the lift line, the vibrant and supportive community they discovered within Black ski culture and the pipeline for putting more minorities in the mountains and on the podium.
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Rockpool PodcastsThe Mystery Shack: Part 1In this episode of Mystery Shack, Michael Stewart and Lauren Stephenson talk about the occurrence of “the Lambeth poisoner”, who terrorised the streets of western America and the grimy streets of London in the 1980’s using his favourite choice of weapon: chloroform.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rockpoolpodcasts/message2021-12-1506 minThe PodiumDegrees of Separation: Spin it to Win itQuadruples are the culmination of generations of figure skating and snowboarding progress. Axels or Corks, these maneuvers defy what was thought possible for Olympic athletes. On this episode on The Podium, we explore the dizzying abilities required of modern competitors and the ramifications on artistry and injury. Vincent Zhou was the skater first to land a quad lutz at the games and shares his journey with Marcus Kleveland, the youngest snowboarder to land a quadruple cork to understand the biggest move in Beijing. Listen to Season 3 of NBC Sports' The Podium hosted by Lauren Shehadi.2021-12-1429 minThe PodiumPrepare for Beijing: Season 3Over the next 8 weeks and right through to the closing ceremony, we’ll bring you deep into the stories and events that have defined the Olympics and those that will shape the Beijing games. But we’ll also give you an intimate look into the unseen details that only the athletes themselves can tell. From curling innovations to big air ski tricks, inclusivity in winter recreation to epic medal runs, experience the lead up to Beijing with NBC Sports, the home of the Olympic and Paralympic games. Hosted by Lauren Shehadi, each episode features experts and athletes you’ll recogn...2021-12-0701 minUncanny Valley | WIREDA Conversation with Neal StephensonOver his nearly four-decade career as a novelist, Neal Stephenson has built complex visions of future worlds that, looking back at them now, feel eerily prescient. He writes about the possible ways unchecked globalization, pollution, and technological capitalism could transform our planet. Along the way, he’s introduced readers to concepts like cryptocurrency, virtual reality, and the metaverse. In his new novel, Termination Shock, Stevenson brings readers into a near future when an eccentric billionaire puts forward a radical plan for slowing climate change by blasting sulphur into the Earth’s atmosphere. Sounds plausible, doesn’t it? Maybe.WIRE...2021-11-1937 min
I've Got A Song For ThatFlagship Gamble with Preston CookToday we're joined by guitarist Preston Cook of the band Flagship Gamble. Flagship Gamble was formed in Nashville in late 2019 by Cook, singer Geoff Kuhn, and former drummer Jack Silverman. After recording their debut EP “Impressions” out of Cook’s bedroom, Silverman left the group for creative reasons. The band shortly replaced him with Wisconsin native drummer Josh Stephenson and added local bassist Christian Ferguson. Blending colorful melodies, bone crushing riffs, and a wide range of intense rock influences, the 4 piece is currently writing a full length dual EP set for 2022. Follow Cook on Instagram @PrestonCookMusic and @flagshipgamble. Follow us on...2021-07-2047 min
Oxford Education Podcast17. Metacognition: bridging the gap between research and the classroom with Lauren StephensonLauren Stephenson
Helen Prince talks to Lauren Stephenson about metacognition and bridging the gap between research and the classroom. Lauren also talks about her role in the Research Schools Network, how research shows that working on self-regulation and metacognition with your students can add months to their progress, and shares her top recommendations for wider reading.
Lauren Stephenson is a Physics teacher and Assistant Director of Blackpool Research School.
Further reading and support:
Lauren tweets at @LST_Physics and blogs at http://www.teachingandlearningdiaries.com/
Lauren explores metacognitive strategies in the science classroom on the Oxford Education Blog.
Metacognition is...2021-07-1421 min
The PodiumJust a Number: Experience vs. Youth at the OlympicsThe tradeoff between the raw ability of fresh joints and the savvy of a mature mind used to be linear, with each slice of cake predictably and measurably pushing an athlete from precocious prodigy to washed up veteran. But this summer, Tokyo will host Gen-Z with veteran pedigrees right next to athletes staying physically competitive far past what was previously considered retirement age. One constant appears: why one competes is far more important than when. Ahmed Fareed sits in for Lauren Shehadi to explore how swimmer Brent Hayden mounted a successful comeback a decade after his retirement...2021-07-0630 min
The PodiumChampions Without the Asterisk: Women in the OlympicsWhat would you label a group of athletes responsible for the majority of medals for the most decorated nation in the last 2 Olympics? Winners. A group who has fought for over a century to go from 2% of Olympic Athletes to 49%? Trailblazers. And what if this same group was routinely cast as less capable, exciting, profitable and valuable athletes? We’re talking about the American women and women in the Olympics. For being incredible athletes and so much more, there is one label that fits better than most: Champions. Hear ou...2021-06-2931 min
You're Making Me Read What?!Set My Heart to Five by Simon StephensonEnjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Deputy Director Christine Jones. They’re librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great, especially when it comes to futurist dentist robots.
In this episode, Jessica and Christine discuss "Set My Heart to Five" by Simon Stephenson. Please note, this podcast discusses the entire book and contains spoilers.
Start reading now to join us next month for a lively discussion about "The Unhoneymooners" by Christina Lauren.2021-06-2500 min
The PodiumFamily Business: Gold in Our VeinsThe Olympics conjure the image of single-mindedness, of an athlete's individual effort to improve, culminating in a medal whose ribbon only fits one. However, the Olympic pursuit is anything but. The reality is that those lofty goals are reached from atop a mountain of support and accomplishment from family, both blood and chosen. From the front stoop to the podium step, gold at the Games is a decidedly family affair. Hear how canoe slalom contender Jess Fox and her nine “paddling” family members stay afloat in all their trophies. Listen to how marrying a fellow high jumper has...2021-06-2230 min
The PodiumOlympic Waiting Rooms: The Moments UnseenAn Olympic athlete’s career defining performance may last just seconds, but before and after it lie hours of logistics, warmups, and waiting in “ready rooms.” While they might sound tedious, those moments are often full of team-building, mind games and obstacles that come to define the athlete experience and actually contribute, in no small part, to the golden outcomes. Feel the energy of the aquatics ready-room with 2-time gold medalist Lilly King and hear about other defining moments unseen, from Kerri Walsh Jennings’ porta potty mishaps to Chase Kalisz’s video game rivalries and Brooke Raboutou’s explanatio...2021-06-1531 min
The PodiumWinning Silver or Losing Gold: Second to NoneSecond place, silver medal, best of the rest. The Sports world seems obsessed with differentiating performances that are, to the hundredth of second, incredibly similar. We explore the unique mindset of aiming for gold, why second is proven to be the least satisfying podium finish and how expecting the best of athletes is different from expecting 1st place. Hear Ryan Murphy’s take on golden expectations, both external and self-imposed. Understand the psychology at play with Dr. Mike Gervais of the Finding Mastery Podcast and relive how Mackayla Maroney’s disappointment with Silver became the most viral phot...2021-06-0827 min
The PodiumBig in Japan: The Host Nation’s Sports LandscapeJapan, by its language, geography and history, offers a fascinatingly distinct culture. And the same applies to interests and philosophies around sport. In this episode, we dive into the host nation’s own Olympic sports to experience a more authentic Tokyo Games, and how seeing the athletic world from a different lens can make it more meaningful. Feel the precision and protocol of Karate with Sakura Kokumai and Tom Scott, and get a glimpse into the wild world of professional Keirin racing with Kaarle McCullogh. Join host Lauren Shehadi for Season 2 of...2021-06-0140 min
The PodiumNew Kids On the Podium Blocks: Fresh Faces In TokyoTokyo welcomes Skateboarding, Surfing, Sport Climbing and 3X3 Basketball into this summer’s medal count, and with them a whole culture of urban and action sports. We explore these new-school events and how their development outside of the games could actually make them the perfect embodiments of old-school Olympic values. Let Todd Richards take you through the evolution of boardsports with input from riders like Nyjah Huston, Kolohe Andino and Heimana Reynolds, feel the gritty excitement of 3X3 with Kareem Maddox and Robbie Hummel, and elevate your climbing knowledge through Colin Duffy and Brooke Raboutou's vertical prowess. ...2021-05-2544 min
The PodiumRoutinely Great: Inside The Mental GameMental game: two words that are as often used as they are hard to grasp. But when the stakes are highest, when all competitors have sharpened their skills and trained tirelessly, psychology may be the deciding factor-both in and out of sports. Get a glimpse inside diver David Boudia’s intricate pre-performance routine, hear from Dr. Mike Gervais (from the Finding Mastery Podcast) how mental training separates good athletes from great ones and understand how these skills apply to adversity and success well beyond the Olympic Games. Join host Lauren Shehadi for Season 2 of NBC Sp...2021-05-1834 min
Cohere PodcastWhy Community Leaders Need to Understand Networks with Bill Johnston and Dr Lauren VArgasIn the first episode of Season 2 of the Cohere podcast, Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas explore the concept of "network" as it relates to online and real-life communities. In the episode they cover: The many definitions of “Network” The technical infrastructure linking people and things The implicit and dynamic connections between people in a group (aka social graph) The activity of actively seeking connections Special places vs special people How a network relates to a community "The difference between a community and a network is that you belong to a community, but a network belongs to you." Zygmund Bauman - as...2021-05-1237 min
The PodiumTransformed by Tech: How the Olympics stay cutting edgeEvery Olympics has pushed the boundaries of sports technology, but the Tokyo games will see that constant multiplied by Japan’s penchant for tech. Feel how optimizing every single shape and surface propels cyclists to new speeds with Alex Howes, hear how equipment changes do more than improve performance for Tatyana McFadden, understand how old sports are improving with modern tools and go inside the broadcasting magic that transports viewers from their couch right into the action. Join host Lauren Shehadi for Season 2 of NBC Sports’ The Podium. Episode 2 features Alex Howes, Tatyana McFadden, Kelsey-Lee and...2021-05-1140 min
The PodiumLighting the Way to Tokyo: The Power of the TorchThe Olympic Torch’s potential to inspire in times of chaos only deepens its power in the extraordinary leadup to Tokyo 2020. We start a brand new season of The Podium grasping the power of the flame. Relive Janet Evans’ triumphant 1996 torch relay with Muhammad Ali, hear a first-hand account of Catriona LeMay-Doan’s very public cauldron malfunction and discover how a clown saved a closing ceremony. Join host Lauren Shehadi for season 2 of NBC Sports’ The Podium. Episode 1 guests: Tim Layden, Janet Evans, Ahmed Fareed, Catriona Lemay-Doan and Yves Dagenais.
2021-05-0440 min
The PodiumPrepare for Tokyo: Season 2Over the next 12 weeks and right through to the closing ceremony, we’ll bring you deep into the stories and events that have defined the Olympics and those that will shape the Tokyo games. But we’ll also give you an intimate look into the unseen details that only the athletes themselves can tell. From sophisticated sports tech to athletics dynasties, opening ceremony jitters to gold medal storage tactics, experience the lead up to Tokyo with NBC Sports, the home of the Olympic and Paralympic games. Hosted by Lauren Shehadi, each episode features experts and athl...2021-04-1401 min
Bar ChatThe Future of Women in the Industry with Lauren Mote & GuestsOn this exclusive episode for International Women's Day, guest host Lauren Mote is joined by a global panel of guests; discussing diversity in the industry, how it is progressing in different parts of the world and hopes for greater diversity in the industry moving forward.SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE:Nicola Dean – Up and coming Bartender at Black Pearl Melbourne, AustraliaSebastian Maggi – Business Partner, VinEsence in Mexico, Latin AmericaRedempta Muluka – Diageo Bar Academy Trainer based in Nairobi, KenyaMinakshi Singh – Bar Owner and Consultant based in Delhi, IndiaTrista...2021-03-081h 06
Your Shelf or MineTalking Romancewith Angela Stephenson!
Where we talk about:
Valentine craft;
Wi-fi hotspots to checkout;
Digitizing the historic survey and inventory of the Old West Side;
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert;
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert;
You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle;
Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday;
A Christmas Movie Christmas (2019);
Midnight at the Magnolia (2020);
Holidate (2020);
Love, Guaranteed (2020);
Roomies by Christina Lauren;
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren;
The Duke Who Di...2021-02-1155 min
Bar ChatBar Chat: Career Paths with Lauren Mote & Grant SceneyTristan Stephenson chats to Global Cocktailian Lauren Mote and World Class bartender Grant Sceney about their different career paths and the challenges and highlights they have experienced so far. Whether you're looking for a new career in the industry or hoping to develop in your current role, this episode is for you.You must be over legal purchase age to listen.Any opinions or views expressed in this podcast are the guest's own and do not represent those of Diageo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast...2021-01-0741 min
We're Talking GolfBianca Pagdanganan -- A Star is BornBianca Pagdanganan burst onto the scene at the 2020 KPMG Women's PGA Championship a Aronimink. After a slow start on Thursday, Bianca was at serious risk of missing the cut for her first major, but determined to play the weekend for her father and traveling companion, she went out and posted a score of 65 to make the cut. On Saturday, she posted another 65 -- two sterling rounds of golf without a bogey ensured that Bianca was thrust onto the stage at Aronimink. A birdie putt on the very last hole of the tournament got Bianca into 9th place alo...2020-12-0745 min
Brave New Us: Bioethics in the Light of the Catholic FaithWhat Does It Mean to Be Human?Over the course of this season, we’ve explored the science of changing our genetics, asking which characteristics we ought to change, and why. Who gets to decide? Left to our own devices, do we really understand what’s important about ourselves? If we use genetic editing to “improve” ourselves or our children, will it have the impact we think it will?Guests appearing in the episode:Shannon EvansShannon Evans is the author of Embracing Weakness: The Unlikely Secret to Changing the World, and writes the Everyday Ignatian column for Jesu...2020-12-0236 min
Brave New Us: Bioethics in the Light of the Catholic FaithCarrying the Cross of SufferingA life filled with suffering isn’t worth living. That’s what we’re told, right? That ending a life is a compassionate choice. As the Netherlands expand their program of euthanasia for children, we need to explore these assumptions that it’s okay to let suffering have the last word.In this episode, author and speaker Mary Lenaburg shares her experience caring for her severely disable daughter Courtney, and what over 20 years of accompanying her taught her about bearing her cross with joy.Guests appearing in the episode:Mary LenaburgMary...2020-11-2533 min
Brave New Us: Bioethics in the Light of the Catholic FaithWhat Makes a Life Valuable?Every life has value, right? What about those who don’t appear able to value their own lives? What about infants whose brief existence is filled with suffering? Can we say that God has a purpose even for them?Guests appearing in the episode:Dr. Erica SalterErica K. Salter, PhD is an Associate Professor of Health Care Ethics and Pediatrics and the director of the PhD program in Health Care Ethics at Saint Louis University and the vice chair of the Ethics Committee at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Her research un...2020-11-1825 min
Brave New Us: Bioethics in the Light of the Catholic FaithReimagining the Role of Disability in God's KingdomWhen we imagine that some people endure “special” kinds of suffering, we alienate one another. We leave people isolated when what we actually need is each other.I wanted to explore something Mary shared in the last episode, about this lie that the lives of the disabled are “impossibly hard.” What is it like for families coping with disabilities? What are the solutions we offer them now? Is erasing the disability something they even want, or are they asking for something else?Guests appearing in the episode:Dr. Erica Salter2020-11-1128 min
Brave New Us: Bioethics in the Light of the Catholic FaithThe New EugenicsIs it possible to talk about healing a genetic disability without in some way discounting the value of the people who live with these disorders? What will the world be like for people with disabilities as these populations continue to shrink? Is eliminating disability even a worthwhile goal?Guests appearing in the episode:Mary Forr SzochMary Forr Szoch is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame where she majored in political science and philosophy. After graduation, Mary received her Masters in Education from Notre Dame through the Alliance...2020-11-0428 min
Brave New Us: Bioethics in the Light of the Catholic FaithUsing Genetic Editing to Heal DiseaseThis season on Brave New Us, we’re exploring the field of genetics, its human applications, and the ethical question that arise when we think about using this knowledge to alter the building blocks of who we are.In this episode, we explore the idea of using this technology to heal an existing condition. What would that mean for the patients involved? Is there something about our genetics that is intrinsic to us, that we wouldn’t want to change?Guests appearing in the episode:Emily DeArdoEmily DeAr...2020-10-2825 min
Brave New Us: Bioethics in the Light of the Catholic FaithWhere are we now? The Science of Genetic EditingThis season on Brave New Us, we’re exploring the field of genetics, its human applications, and the ethical question that arise when we think about using this knowledge to alter the building blocks of who we are.In this episode, we explore the research on genetic editing. Where are we now? Does what we might able to do with genetic editing justify what we need to do to get there? If not, where does that leave us?Guests appearing in the episode:Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, PhDSpecial Th...2020-10-2121 min
Story SurpriseStory Surprise! With Anthony and Lauren - Little Billy StephensonAnthony & Lauren tell the Story of Little Billy Stephenson, written by Robyn Crowe.Billy doesn’t want to wash his hands but along the way he learns why hand washing is so important! Did you know that you should wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap? Lauren and Anthony make hand washing fun with their catchy tune ‘Germs’. Singalong as you wash those germs away!Listen and Sign along with Anthony & Lauren…Link to Robyn Crowe’s Website: https://robyncrowe.com/Link to Story Surprise: Hand Hygiene! Little Bil...2020-09-0306 min
Tournament TalkWhy you shouldn't put pressure on a young athlete if you want them to succeedOn today's episode we sit down with Jillian Hollis, professional golfer currently on the LPGA tour. We talk about her career and how she's progressed since starting out as a child, selecting a college and what it's been like to play professionally full time. We are later joined by Jillian's mother who discusses why giving up golf at a young age might have been the best thing for Jillian.
Shout outs to Lauren Stephenson @LaurenSteph1 for helping Jillian along the way and to Gareth Raflewski @Raflewski her putting coach from our hometown in London, ON.2019-11-0658 min
Shipwreck SFBook 63 > Winnie-the-PoohHey hunnys. If Disney can make Christopher Robin look like a horror film, we can make the Pooh Forest universe into an orgy. After all, as Pooh himself famously said, "You don't spell [love]...you feel it." So let's feel it together, with thanks to Meg Elison, Lauren Parker, Maia Jannele, Joe Wadlington, Sarah Manolis, and The Horrible Heffal-hump. Stories performed by Baruch Porras-Hernandez.2018-10-1800 min
Tuesday BreakfastArgentina's Abortion Laws, Floating Key, Elise Stephenson on Women Leaders & Jodee Mundy's Performance, Personal7.00am Acknowledgement of Country7.05am News of the Week7.15am Lauren speaks to Marianna, an Argentinan woman living in Australia to discuss Argentina's abortion laws and sex education, as protests occur across the Latin American country, calling for pregnancy termination to be legalised.7.30am Community Announcements 7.45am China Aleisse is back on Tuesday Breakfast to discuss her new show DRIP - A Floating Key Production. DRIP is the embodiment of Black 90s Futurism, Soul Train aesthetics, and all the shimmering excellence that lies in between. It will be held at the Gasometer on April 22nd. 8.00am Anya chats to PhD candidate...2018-04-1600 minShipwreck SFBook 50 > The Great Gatsby (revisited)Hello, old chaps! It's our 50th show, so join us as we get zozzled in the classiest, most glamorous locale we can imagine: Long Island. Pinch some hooch and get a wiggle on with these hotsy-totsy sarcasts as they razz the The Great Gatsby. This month's Real McCoy's: Andrea Grimes, Lauren Parker, Miles Klee, Madeline Gobbo, Molly Sanchez, and Ms. P. And how! Stories performed by Baruch Porras-Hernandez.2018-03-2200 minShipwreck SFBook 49 > The Electric Kool-Aid Acid TestGreetings, Merry Pornsters! For the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, Shipwreck writes fanfiction about Tom Wolfe's Summer of Love fanfiction epic The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, with some generation-defining work by Lauren Parker, Kendra McPhee, Meg Elison, Julia Wilde, Chase Kamp, and the Cummer of Love. Hop on the bus. Stories performed by Baruch Porras-Hernandez.2018-03-1900 min
The PodiumA Paralympic Winter Games PreviewThe Paralympic Games start March 8th. In this episode, host Lauren Shehadi looks at how advances in technology have created better prosthetics, which have made it possible for more athletes to compete in the Paralympic Games.
2018-02-2619 min
The PodiumBonus: Chef David Chang and Lucia Cho on the splendor and complexity of Korean foodNBC Olympics Special Correspondent Chef David Chang is the founder of the Momofuku Restaurant Group and just opened Majordomo in Los Angeles. Lucia Cho is the CEO of Seoul's Bicena and the Michelin three-starred Gaon. They talked with host Lauren Shehadi about the diversity and traditions of Korean food, and what to eat in Pyeonchang, host city of the 2018 Winter Games.
2018-02-2517 min
The PodiumDay 11: Adam Rippon, the Olympic diet, studying on the slopesAdam Rippon is here! The figure skater tells Lauren Shehadi why the Olympics is an opportunity to challenge stereotypes about LGBTQ athletes, discusses his friendship with Gus Kenworthy, and tells us why he feels like the winner of the Winter Olympics. Then, the Podium examines the Olympic diet: what's the best food to eat for athletic fuel? Finally, Tom Farrey takes a look at a program designed to maximize Olympians’ training time.
2018-02-2023 min