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Business (Audio)CEO Marcie Frost on Money and RetirementThe nation's largest public pension firm is the California Public Employee's Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Its CEO, Marcie Frost, speaks with the Financial Times' U.S. Managing Editor Peter Spiegel about managing the mission-driven retirement fund for California's public employees as part of the UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz 2023. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Executive Speakers and Special Events" [Business] [Show ID: 39564]2024-03-0552 min
UC Davis (Video)CEO Marcie Frost on Money and RetirementThe nation's largest public pension firm is the California Public Employee's Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Its CEO, Marcie Frost, speaks with the Financial Times' U.S. Managing Editor Peter Spiegel about managing the mission-driven retirement fund for California's public employees as part of the UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz 2023. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Executive Speakers and Special Events" [Business] [Show ID: 39564]2024-03-0552 minUC Davis (Audio)CEO Marcie Frost on Money and RetirementThe nation's largest public pension firm is the California Public Employee's Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Its CEO, Marcie Frost, speaks with the Financial Times' U.S. Managing Editor Peter Spiegel about managing the mission-driven retirement fund for California's public employees as part of the UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz 2023. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Executive Speakers and Special Events" [Business] [Show ID: 39564]2024-03-0552 minBusiness (Video)CEO Marcie Frost on Money and RetirementThe nation's largest public pension firm is the California Public Employee's Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Its CEO, Marcie Frost, speaks with the Financial Times' U.S. Managing Editor Peter Spiegel about managing the mission-driven retirement fund for California's public employees as part of the UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz 2023. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Executive Speakers and Special Events" [Business] [Show ID: 39564]2024-03-0552 minBusiness (Audio)CEO Marcie Frost on Money and RetirementThe nation's largest public pension firm is the California Public Employee's Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Its CEO, Marcie Frost, speaks with the Financial Times' U.S. Managing Editor Peter Spiegel about managing the mission-driven retirement fund for California's public employees as part of the UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz 2023. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Executive Speakers and Special Events" [Business] [Show ID: 39564]2024-03-0552 min
UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series (Video)CEO Marcie Frost on Money and RetirementThe nation's largest public pension firm is the California Public Employee's Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Its CEO, Marcie Frost, speaks with the Financial Times' U.S. Managing Editor Peter Spiegel about managing the mission-driven retirement fund for California's public employees as part of the UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz 2023. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Executive Speakers and Special Events" [Business] [Show ID: 39564]2024-03-0552 min
Vet ChatsFemale Veterans Leadership and Transition w/ Dr. Marcie DavisThis week we welcome Army Veteran Dr. Marcie S. Davis, Ed.D. CPT, USA, Ret.! Dr. Davis served 13.5 years combined as an enlisted Soldier and Commissioned Officer and deployed twice, Iraqi Freedom & Enduring Freedom. During this episode we will be diving into her time in service as well as discussing her dissertation which was on Female Military Veteran Leaders’ Experiences: Military to Civilian Job Transitions. Thank you for listening and hope you enjoy!IG: Themillennialveteran FB: The Millennial Veterans Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran...2023-02-2244 min
Lead Smarter Not HarderRun It Back - Highlights from 2021This week we're featuring 4 bright spots from Lead Smarter Not Harder in 2021. Check out this episode as Jason Davis talks with some of your favorite guests about managing stress, being better problem solvers, and keeping remote teams engaged.EPISODE INDEX: 0:31 - Chris Spurgeon on why managers must be better problem solvers. Full episode: Start Seeing Problems As Opportunities, Not Obstacles 10:53 - Marcie Stern talks about challenges leaders are facing today with self-development. Full episode: Critical Skills and Resources for Leading Remote Teams 20:20 - Kellen Casebeer & Braedon Leslie give us 3 things ma...2022-01-1137 min
The Davis BeatMarcie Valdez Foundation Director at Davis Technical CollegeMarcie talks about the importance of technical education and its need in the local Utah economy and how Davis Technical College is expanding the only fire academy in Davis and Weber counties by building an Emergency Services Training Center for students and local communities. She also discusses expanding the school's student support by remodeling space for a Student Resource Center.2021-11-1924 minLead Smarter Not HarderCritical Skills and Resources for Leading Remote Teams w/ Marcie SternIn this episode, Jason Davis and Marcie Stern talk about the critical skills and resources that managers need to thrive while leading a remote team.--Show Resources:Insights from Korn Ferry CEO Gary BurnisonFranklin Covey book: Speed of TrustDDI: Development Dimensions InternationalZenger | Folkman InsightsPodcast: Get Better Results By Giving Better Feedback-- Connect w/ Jason on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3wr61c6 Connect w/ Marcie on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2ZozuIS-- Subscribe on all major podcast platforms: Apple: ht...2021-10-2750 min
bUneke UnScripted asks Marcetta Davis-Linton about her Environmental HeroesMarcetta Davis-Linton "Marcie" comes from a long line of strong women and aligns herself with inspirational woman. Her grandmother called her an old soul.
Marcie said, “BUenke has introduced me to a whole new world of people that are just like me. I became a preschool teacher to pay my way in college and we do a lot of ecofriendly teaching to install the next generation of nature. I am excited to see where BUneke is going and hope that the public is more aware of how to protect nature.”
This former Girl Scout wanted to be an astronaut and atte...2021-01-0800 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldGlasscaster with Robert Mickelsen, Collaborations and Then Some!Join Robert Mickelsen on his journey through the ever-evolving world of fine flameworking! In this interview we discuss his entrance into the functional glass world, and the fabulous collaborations that followed. 2019-08-0200 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldThe Unsinkable Lisa VogtI'd always wanted to interview Lisa Vogt...she was the first artist I knew who made glass sinks, which were high on my bucket list at the time. She's been working glass since 1988, has published 14 books and numerous articles. Her work has been exhibited in major cities throughout the US. She's done plenty of Art in Public Places, many commissions, and she's a terrific instructor. We've produced quite a few Glass Expert Webinars™ together. We ran into each other recently at a glass industry event, and finally had the opportunity to do this interview while hid...2019-05-1700 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldBert Cohen's Marvelous Art Glass MarblesI was lucky enough to interview Bert Cohen, known to the world as Marble Bert, by phone back in 2011 for a magazine article. Bert believed it was way better for kids to shoot marbles than drugs or each other! He collected hundreds of thousands of marbles in his lifetime, and gave away almost as many! I just located this interview file after all these years....it was missing in action on an old laptop. Sadly, Bert passed away in 2015 at the age of 83. Here he is, digitally immortalized for your listening pleasure. Enjoy this insight into the history and w...2018-11-0400 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldFusing Musings with Richard La LondeJoin us as we take a trip down memory lane with glass fusing artist Richard La Londe. You'll delight in hearing how fusing has transformed since the early days. Reminisce about kilns with no digital controls and shoot-from-the-hip firing schedules. Remember the days when frit was smashed by hand! Find out about the origins of Bullseye Glass and the efforts of the original artists that made it all happen! Fusing wouldn't be where it is today without the adventurous spirit of Richard and his creative cohorts. Have a listen and enjoy!2018-05-3100 min
Working Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 136 Do You Know the Difference Between an Assistance Dog and a Pet?We regularly hear a news story of someone trying to bring a fake assistance dog into a business or public place. Listen in as Marcie and Lovey visit with Marsha Gilford, Regional Corporate Affairs Director for the Southwest Region of the Kroger Company, the largest traditional grocery retailer in the United States. Marsha stops by to talk about a communication program she and Kroger created about the difference between service dogs and pets. We love their educational and positive approach to the hot topic issue of fake service dogs. Marsha shares with us how Kroger is educating customers and store...2017-08-1633 min
Who Am I Really?021- With Every Heart Break, My Heart Gets BiggerMarcie finally felt plugged into her biological family after years of divisive behavior from her adopted mother. Her mother never nurtured a bond between Marcie and her adopted siblings and had a hard time overcoming some of her own childhood issues. In reunion, Marcie connected with her biological father who amazingly helped solidify a deeper…2017-08-1234 min
Who Am I Really?021- With Every Heart Break, My Heart Gets BiggerMarcie finally felt plugged into her biological family after years of divisive behavior from her adopted mother. Her mother never nurtured a bond between Marcie and her adopted siblings and had a hard time overcoming some of her own childhood issues. In reunion, Marcie connected with her biological father who amazingly helped solidify a deeper connection to Marcie’s aunt, his sister. Marcie and her aunt both share an innate connection to their own spirituality. Even though her biological mother was not in a place to be part of Marcie’s reunion with her father, she was able to make...2017-08-1234 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 135 The Dog-Human RelationshipMarcie and Lovey welcome world-renowned dog researcher Dr. Adam Miklosi to the show. Dr. Miklosi is the Director of the Family Dog Research Project the first research group to study the behavioral and cognitive aspects of the dog-human relationship. Based in Hungary, they are one of the largest dog research groups in the world! Dr. Miklosi shares some of his latest research on dog cognition, animal learning, and aging. He also talks about how you can get connected with the Family Dog Research Project to receive all of their latest and greatest dog information! Questions or Comments? Send...2017-07-2534 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 134 Loyal!Rebecca Ascher-Walsh visits with Marcie and Lovey about her beautiful new book, Loyal: 38 Inspiring Tales of Bravery, Heroism, and the Devotion of Dogs. Listen in as Rebecca lovingly highlights some of the incredible working dogs in her new book and how these skilled canines changed the lives of their amazing human partners. Rebecca also talks about the Deja Foundation, an organization she founded to raise funds for the support and care of rescue dogs. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - LoyaL with Marcie Davis2017-07-0731 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldShatter Some Glass with Tony GlanderIf you've ever wanted to throw caution to the wind and shatter your glass before you play with it, you've come to the right place! Tony Glander loves breaking tempered glass and reassembling it, then popping it into his kiln for transformation. In this interview he'll tell you about his "Shatterglass" technique, his photographic screen printing, evolution as an artist, and what inspires him. He thinks in marvelous and mysterious ways, loving to break the rules that we've come to think of as norms in fused glass work. Enjoy this Glasscaster podcast. And if yo...2017-06-1700 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 133 Roscoe the Bed Bug DogJennifer Erdogan, Director of Bell Environmental Services’ Canine Division and certified bedbug detection dog and adorable tri-colored beagle, Roscoe, stop by to talk with Marcie and Lovey. Jennifer explains how Roscoe works to sniff and detect hidden bed bugs in hospitals, hotels, homes, apartment buildings and other sites. Roscoe and their other certified bed bug dogs’ all have the ability to perform bed bug inspections with a documented 98% accuracy rate! Jennifer also talks about how these dogs are trained and about their impressive certification from the World Detector Dog Organization. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com...2017-06-0527 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 132 Dogs for the DeafBlake Matray, Executive Director of Dogs for the Deaf drops in to visit with Marcie and Lovey about the incredible work they are doing to rescue dogs from animal shelters and humane societies throughout the western United States and train them as hearing alert dogs. Blake talks about how they identify, screen and recruit shelter dogs. The next step is to begin training them in a variety of “sound work” tasks such as alerting their human partner to the telephone or a knock at the door. Blake also shares what Dogs for the Deaf has in common with Hollywood and the...2017-05-1537 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldOld World Sparkle!If you've ever wondered how traditional old-world ornaments were made, here's how! Michael Haberland, a third generation ornament artist from Lauscha, Germany, shares the entire process with you. In addition to finding out how traditional European ornaments are created, you will also find out first-hand what it was like for this young man growing up under Communism, and how life has changed since the Wall came down! An insightful look into glass, history, and the politics of our times! If you'd like to meet Michael, or enjoy one of his Christmas ornament workshops, come with us to L...2017-05-1200 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 131 Advancing the Science of Dogs!World-renowned animal behavior scientist/consultant, Dr. James Ha visits with Marcie and Lovey about the unique aspects of applying scientific research to canine and human behavior. Dr. Ha shares fascinating information about how assistance dogs and their handlers communicate and develop trust and why some dogs are simply not able to be assistance dogs. He discusses the unique human-canine bond, his groundbreaking work as a legal witness expert, and his work as a scientific advisor to assistance dog organizations. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast...2017-04-2437 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 129 Go Fetch Wellness! Jeff Fink and his psychiatric assistance dog, Earl, talk with Marcie and Lovey about the inspiring animal-assisted therapy work they are doing to support people who are living with mental illness through their organization, Go Fetch Wellness. Jeff talks candidly about his own debilitating battle with depression and anxiety and how his relationship with Earl, a Golden-Retriever, changed his life forever. Jeff’s passion for working with Earl to help others who are struggling with mental illness to experience the joy and lucidity of the human-animal bond is contagious! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.co...2017-03-1436 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 126 Love is All You NeedJennifer Arnold, NY Times best-selling author of Through a Dog’s Eyes and Founder and Executive Director of Canine Assistants stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about her ground-breaking new book, Love is All You Need: The Revolutionary Bond-Based Approach to Educating Your Dog. Jennifer discusses her pioneering bond-based approach and talks in detail about her belief that we can teach dogs to figure out the action we want on their own instead of telling them what to do. She advocates this approach as a much more humane and loving way to communicate with our canines, and to pr...2017-01-1336 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 125 Envisioning a Humane EconomyWayne Pacelle, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Humane Society of the United States talks with Marcie and Lovey about his best-selling book, The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers are Transforming the Lives of Animals. He reveals his beliefs about the simple choices we make every day that can be life changing for animals. Wayne explains the rising tide of consciousness toward animals and the business advantages to treating animals humanely. He also shares some insights about his choice to work with convicted felon, Michael Vick, and the Humane Society’s efforts to end dog fighting.2016-12-2832 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 124 Honoring Canine Excellence!We love it when working dogs get the recognition they so richly deserve! Gina DiNardo, Vice-President of the American Kennel Club visits with Marcie and Lovey and speaks about the AKC’s recognition of working dogs. Gina discusses the AKC’s newest award, the Paw of Courage. This award recognizes the sacrifices that working dogs make while serving and protecting our country. She also talks about the AKC’s long-standing ACE Awards that annually recognize five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. You’ll get a warm feeling as you listen to Gina sha...2016-11-3027 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 123 Hail to The Underdogs!Best-selling author Melissa Fay Greene drops in for a visit with Marcie and Lovey to discuss her new book, The Underdogs. Melissa shares the story of remarkable founder of 4 Paws for Ability, Karen Shirk, and how the dogs they train continue to change the lives of children and their families living with autism, diabetes, seizures and other disabilities. You’ll experience firsthand Melissa’s genuine passion for the children, parents and dogs and how she brings their stories of unconditional love to life in her heart-warming new book. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com.2016-11-0931 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 122 Meet Lulu - The Funeral Service GoldendoodleLulu and her handler, Matthew Fiorillo CEO of Ballard-Durand Funeral Homes take time out of their busy work schedule to visit with Marcie and Lovey about Lulu’s special job as a funeral home Comfort Companion. Matthew talks about how Lulu works to comfort families during their time of grief with unconditional love and support. Hear about how she was trained for her unique job and Lulu’s most heart-warming command that she performs for the families and individuals she so lovingly comforts. Lulu is an adorable, hard-working girl! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com.2016-10-2023 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 121 Superpower Dogs!Listen in as Marcie and Lovey welcome producer Taran Davies to the show to talk about his new 3D live-action movie for IMAX, Superpower Dogs This innovative film captures the magic of working dogs across the globe. Taran talks about some of the canine superheroes showcased in the film including dogs who brave avalanches, bring animal poachers to justice, protect us from danger and lift our spirits! For the first time, you will see how working dogs see, feel and experience the world! You will never look at your best friend in the same way again! AND, you’ll want to...2016-10-1229 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 120 Celebrating National Guide Dog Month and Natural Balance’s Top Human-Canine Teams Who Make Us Believe!Christine Benninger, CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind and David Cooper and Parnelli, one of Natural Balance’s Top Human-Canine Teams Who Make Us Believe honorees join Marcie and Lovey. They talk about guide dogs and the incredible work these dogs achieve every day to make their human partners who are blind or who have limited vision more independent and active! Christine shares behind the scenes information about how Guide Dogs for the Blind begins the guide dog selection process at the DNA level while David eloquently articulates the special bond that he shares with his guide dog, Parnelli. Da...2016-09-2935 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 119 The Top Dog is Back in the House!Marcie and Lovey welcome their good friend Richard Lord, Top Dog at Assistance Dogs Australia and Chair of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) back to the show. Richard shares all the latest information in the assistance dog industry. He talks about the innovative and successful Parents Autism Workshops (PAWS) program and the impact these dogs are having on children with autism and their families in the UK, Australia, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands. He also gives us the scoop on fake service dogs and ADI’s role in setting assistance dog standards worldwide. Richard is definitely the Top Dog in the as...2016-09-2236 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 118 Victoria Stilwell - Star of It’s Me or the Dog!Victoria Stilwell dog trainer, author and television producer, stops by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about her latest projects and her positive approach to dog training. Victoria talks about her new book, The Secret Language of Dogs and her new YouTube series Guardians of the Night about first responder dogs! She shares some great advice about the human-canine relationship, what to do if you encounter an aggressive dog, and other useful tips for dog handlers. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Victoria Stilwell...2016-08-1926 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 117 Airport K-9 Wildlife Control Team - Keeping People and Animals Safe on the Runway!Airport K-9 Piper and his canine handler Brian Edwards join Marcie and Lovey to talk about their important job as a K-9 Wildlife Control Team at the Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan. Brian shares how he trained border collie Piper for his rewarding job--keeping people and animals safe on the runway. Piper has become quite the K-9 celebrity on Facebook and Instagram, and has been featured on the CBS Evening News! You’ll understand why Piper’s getting so much attention when you hear Brian talk about their unique work and human-animal bond. Questions or Comments? Send...2016-08-0530 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 115 Superpower Dogs!Listen in as Marcie and Lovey welcome Writer/Director Daniel Ferguson and Producer and Dog Rescuer Dominic Cunningham-Reid to talk about their major new IMAX film, Superpower Dogs. These innovative filmmakers and their passion for the incredible superpowers of working dogs are mesmerizing. Daniel and Dominic share their adventures traveling the globe to follow five canine superheroes and their human partners as they brave earthquakes and avalanches, bring animal poachers to justice, protect us from danger and lift our spirits. Lovey and I quickly became superfans of these Superpower Dogs, and you can, too. Share your dog’s superpower with Da...2016-02-2032 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 114 The Little Horse With A Big Heart!Join Lovey and Marcie as they welcome Shelly Mizrahi and Amos the Wonder Horse to the show. Shelly talks about Amos' gratifying work as a miniature, therapeutic horse! Together, Amos and Shelly visit nursing homes, memory care units, schools and hospitals to bring smiles to everyone Amos meets! Shelly shares how she works with Amos to teach him many incredible skills such as how to play basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters, solve a puzzle, and play the xylophone. You will fall in love with this little horse with a big heart!! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie...2016-02-0428 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 113 Reporting for Duty!Award-winning author and photographer, Tracy Libby, stops by to visit with Marcie and Lovey about her gorgeous new book, Reporting for Duty: True Stories of Wounded Veterans and Their Service Dogs. Tracy shares lots of inspiring stories of some of America’s greatest heroes and the canines that saved their lives. She also talks about incredible service dogs for veterans that were trained in Shelter to Service and Prison Puppy programs! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Reporting for Duty with Marcie DavisBe...2016-01-1233 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 112 Meet Your New Co-host Lovey and the Amazing Agency that Trained Her, Assistance Dogs of the West!Help us welcome Marcie’s new assistance dog, Lovey, to the show and special guest Linda Milanesi, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs of the West– the amazing agency that trained Lovey. Marcie and Linda talk about different types of assistance dogs. Linda explains ADW’s philosophy of One Dog One Person and One Dog Many People! They also talk candidly about the assistance dog placement process and the highs and lows that Marcie experienced through the process of being placed with Lovey. Marcie was reminded again that nothing ventured, nothing gained! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petlif...2015-12-2434 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 111 Join Us for a Special Celebration of Whistle’s Retirement!We invite you to join in the celebration of Whistle’s retirement as Marcie’s service dog and co-host! It’s a special day when you meet your assistance dog and it’s also a special day when they retire from a job well done! Join Marcie and special guest, Franz Freibert (Whistle’s dad), as we reminisce about Whistle’s life as an assistance dog, share favorite stories and talk honestly about the issues that handlers need to address when facing an assistance dog’s inevitable retirement. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More det...2015-12-0530 min
Brain Burps About BooksBBAB 246: Time to Celebrate Picture Book Month!Brain Burps About Books Podcast #246 Time to Celebrate Picture Book Month! An Interview with Dianne de Las Casas Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. If you liked this episode, please review it on iTunes by doing this: ...2015-11-0634 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 110 Assistance Dogs Down Under!Richard Lord, Top Dog and CEO of Assistance Dogs Australia visits with Marcie and Whistle about how they are working to change Australia one assistance dog at a time! Richard talks about the cutting-edge types of assistance dogs they are training. Did you know dogs can be trained to live with an individual or even a couple with dementia and provide a host of tasks to assist them in everyday activities? Richard also talks about serving as the current Chairman of Assistance Dogs International--the organization that is setting the standards for assistance dog organizations worldwide. Richard is one of the...2015-11-0130 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 109 K9s 4 MobilityMichelle Woerner, Director and Trainer with K9s 4 Mobility stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about how she trains, places and supports Assistance Dog Partnerships. Michelle gives us the scoop about how her agency gets 50% of their dogs from local shelter/rescue programs and how they work with individuals who want to train their own assistance dog. Plus, Michelle talks about her work as an Accreditation Surveyor with Assistance Dogs International! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - K9s 4 Mobility with Marcie Davis2015-10-1023 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 108 A Guiding Force!Join Marcie and Whistle as they welcome Steve Fowler and Harry to the show! Steve and Harry recently graduated from The Seeing Eye. Listen in as Steve articulates his experiences as a young professional who began losing his sight at age 17 and how he made the decision to apply for and receive his first Seeing Eye dog, Harry. You will be captivated by Steve’s candor about the social and practical aspects of incorporating a guide dog into his life. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast...2015-08-2930 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 107 Ayurveda for DogsHave you ever thought about alternative ways to respond to issues your dog may be having such as allergies, stress, or anxiousness? Have you ever wondered about meditating with your dog or tapping into ancient practices for helping your dog live a healthier and more balanced life? Then join Marcie and Whistle as they visit with Amanda Ringnalda, Master Educator for the Deepak Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, CA and founder of Soul Playmates (). Amanda has taken the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and applied it to dogs. Listen in as she provides helpful tips, resources and practices to help...2015-08-0635 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 105 Cesar Millan Shares his Training WisdomListen in as Marcie and Whistle welcome Cesar Millan best-selling author, public speaker, and the internationally acclaimed star of Cesar 911, as well as the original, Emmy-nominated host of the Dog Whisperer program, to the show! Cesar stops in to talk about the second season of his NAT GEO WILD show, Cesar 911 and his special Cesar Millan: Viva Las Vegas. Cesar shares his training wisdom about the fundamentals, training and outcomes you must achieve in order to train your own service dog. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3...2015-02-2725 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 104 Elephant Experts!Did you know that there are currently over 15,000 working elephants throughout the world? Helana Telkanranta, Executive Director of Elephant Experts visits with Marcie and Whistle about the work her Finland-based organization is doing throughout the world to improve the welfare of elephants and the safety of their handlers. Helena talks about the onsite training and management of working elephants Elephant Experts is currently doing in Nepal and other countries. She also gives you some incredible insights into these amazing working animals including the varying species, social behaviors, and ways they communicate. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie...2014-12-1830 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 103 Grieving the Loss of a Service DogYep, it’s time that we talk about that dreaded subject and ask ourselves, 'How do we survive the loss of our incredible service dogs?' Who better to join us to talk about this difficult subject than Bob Vogel, journalist, photographer and senior correspondent for New Mobility (NM) magazine. Bob talks openly about the loss of his incredible service dog, Schatzie, and his article, 'Grieving the Loss of a Service Dog,' appearing in the November 2014 issue of NM. Access it for free at www.newmobility.com and listen to the show to hear more about this sensitive topic fr...2014-12-0835 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 102 Top Dog: The Story of Marine Dog Lucca!Best-selling author, Maria Goodavage stops in for a heart-warming visit with Marcie and Whistle about her new book, Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca. Maria describes military dogs as canines who 'save lives by day and souls by night.' In Top Dog, she masterfully tells the story of heroic Marine dog, Lucca and her handlers. Maria weaves a rich tapestry of details that explain why Lucca embodies the best qualities in a military dog - intelligence, passion, dedication, bravery and more. Listen in as Maria tells you about Lucca’s story, her 400 missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, an...2014-11-2930 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 101 Working Dogs of Antarctica!Dr. Ursula Rack, Arctic and Antarctic Historian at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, talks with Marcie and Whistle about her incredible historical research into the working dogs of Antarctica. You will be fascinated as Dr. Rack recounts the information she has gathered about working dogs and how they were utilized in Antarctica from the diaries and reports of the explorers and scientists. Their heroic expeditions date back to the late 1800s. Dr. Rack talks specifically about these canine and human pioneering heroes and how important their work has been on our present day global climate and environment!2014-11-1331 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalWorking Like Dogs - Episode 100 Lucky Dog Host Brandon McMillanBrandon McMillan, animal expert and host of CBS’ Emmy-nominated series Lucky Dog stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about Lucky Dog's new season as part of the Saturday morning CBS Dream Team. Brandon talks about the work he is doing to rescue unadoptable dogs at local shelters and give them a chance to become productive, hard-working dogs that transform the lives of their human partners. You’ll hear about his Seven Common Commands and how he's trained shelter dogs to help people in need. His dogs have been trained to help someone with memory loss find their way home...2014-10-1030 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalPetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 99 Courthouse Dogs: Providing Comfort and Building TrustDid you know that professionally trained canines who are graduates from some of the most prestigious, accredited service dog organizations are working as courthouse dogs? Listen in as Marcie and Whistle visit with Linda Milanesi, Executive Director of Assistance Dogs of the West and Carrie-Leigh Cloutier, Executive Director of CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates about the work they are doing with some incredible courthouse dogs. You’ll be amazed by the training methods they utilize to prepare these awe-inspiring dogs for their sensitive work in our nation’s criminal justice system! Questions or Comments? Send them to: marc...2014-10-0133 min
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You still have time to register for a free webinar where you'll learn about Scrivener with The Scrivener Coach (aka the n...2014-09-2439 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalPetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 98 The Hero Dog Days of Summer!Dr. Robin Ganzert, Executive Director and CEO of the American Humane Association stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about the upcoming Hero Dog Awards to be held on September 27, 2014 and televised October 30, 2014 on the Hallmark Channel. She also talks about the AHA’s partnership with Mission K9 Rescue to ensure that all hero war dogs are returned to the United States before being retired. This includes both military and private contract working dogs. Robin also gives us the inside scoop on her new book, Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Animal Actors! Questions or Co...2014-09-0427 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalPetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 92 How Can We Help Our Working Dogs End Life Well?Yep, this is the hard conversation that we’ve all been avoiding. No one likes to talk about losing our beloved working dogs, but we all will have to face it sooner or later. Listen in as Marcie and Whistle talk with Dr. Alice Villalobos, Director of Pawspice and the Animal Oncology Consultation Service, about how to ensure our working dogs have a kind and gentle end to their lives. Dr. Villalobos talks about her ground-breaking Quality of Life Scale that will help you to ensure your dog has a dignified death. Marcie and Dr. Villalobos will help you to co...2014-06-0233 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldThe Many Faces of Peggy Pettigrew StewartJoin Glasscaster as we share an exciting look into the world of Peggy Pettigrew Stewart. Her work with fused glass, kiln casting and Verre Eglomise has brought the world some phenomenal glass art. We discuss at length her current project casting the faces of some of rock and roll's greatest legends in glass. Focusing specifically on the San Francisco Bay area bands during the Summer of Love, she has cast the faces of Big Brother and the Holding Company, (Janis Joplin's Band), Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish, some members of the Jefferson Airplane, and all of...2014-04-2300 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldGlasscaster Celebrates Edith FranklinEdith Franklin was one of the lucky few to participate in the legendary 1962 glass workshop with Harvey Littleton. This momentous occassion heralded the beginning of the Studio Glass Movement. In this interview Franklin shares her memories of Littleton, Nick Labino and the humble beginnings of studio glass.
A potter by trade, she was one of Littleton's ceramics students. He had a profound influence on her career; she continued in clay and eventually co-founded the Toledo Potters Guild. Known as the Grand Dame of the Arts Franklin was one of the earliest board members of the Arts...2014-02-0900 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldThere and Back with Milon TownsendTravel from Paris to Pakistan with glass artist Milon Townsend! Hear about his early adventures with fire and glass, and how how path led from flameworking to casting and back. Enjoy thoughtful discussions about teaching, webinars, and intellectual property. Plus....a little bonus content on homemade explosive devices and how glassblowers like to make things go "boom!"
Join us April 30th and May 2nd for Milon's first online workshop! This first webinar, "Flameworking Dichroic Glass" will be an exciting exploration of some of his newest techniques, developed just for this LIVE EVENT! Find out more (and register...2013-04-1000 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldThe Great Santini!You're going to love this interview with the Great Santini! One of the most talented transplanted Italians to grace American shores, Emilio's comedic antics will have you rolling in the aisles! You'll learn about life, love and the pursuit of happiness from one of the foremost flameworkers of our times.
We'd like to thank Glasscraft Inc. for sponsoring this podcast: www.glasscraftinc.com
To see some of Emilio's work and find out more about him, go to: www.santiniemilio.com
Ciao!2013-03-2000 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldGlasscaster with Tom PhilabaumIf you don't know Tom Philabaum, you should! And here's your chance! This is an artist who's life story reads like an adventure novel….He studied with Harvey Littleton, has worked with Dale Chihuly, and has created immense public installations, including glass waterfalls and flying carpets! Now involved exploring the architectural limits of Dalle de Verre, he's a man of many talents. Have you ever enjoyed a Flame Off? You can thank Tom for that! He's the force behind the Sonoran Glass School in Tucson, where the Flame Off style of team competition originated. He has also given unselfishly ov...2013-01-1400 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldMemories of FairgladeAs so many parents and children get ready for “Back to School” and anticipate the excitement of a fresh start and a new school year, I wanted to share some memories of Fairglade, my all-time favorite school. This alternative educational environment, which changed the lives of hundreds of families, was located in Miami, Florida.
Enjoy the recollections of Ms. Karen Collins, who ran the school for many years. This interview will share poignant and cherished memories that will be especially meaningful to Fairglade families and students, but really is an inspiring look at what real educa...2012-08-1500 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalPetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 75 The Winding Valley of GriefJoin Marcie and Whistle as they welcome Dr. Katherine Schneider retired clinical psychologist and veteran guide dog user, to the show. Dr. Schneider talks candidly with Marcie and Whistle about what happens when an assistance dog is retired and ultimately dies. You won’t want to miss a second of their frank, truthful conversation about how to deal with the loss of our beloved working dogs. Questions or Comments? Send them to: marcie@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Winding Valley of Grief with Marcie DavisBecome a...2012-08-0630 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldBehind the Iron Curtain with Fred BirkhillJoin us on a trip down memory lane as Fred shares his wacky and perilous journey behind the Iron Curtain. Obsessed by the glass of Lauscha, no regime could keep this passionate artist away. Home to some of the most complex glass techniques in the world, Fred risked life and limb to befriend a number of the influential artists who's work was hidden from the world in communist East Germany.
Follow Fred's adventures and learn about the precise nature of the montage vessels created by Kurt Wallstab and Albrecht Greiner-Mai, among others. You'll also come...2012-06-2400 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldFlower Power- Flameworked Flowers with Margaret Neher
Margaret Neher fashions fabulous flameworked flowers using borosilicate glass. Influenced and inspired by the Blaschka glass flowers, her attention to detail allows her to create spectacularly lifelike work. Textures and patterns are her constant companions, and she finds them everywhere! If you have ever worked at making your own glass flowers, you'll get great technical advice here on how to prevent (and cure!) fractures, cracks and other unanticipated separations.
Find out more about her at www.margaretneher.com.
Excerpts of this interview can be seen in the March/April 2012 issue of Glass Art Mag...2012-03-2900 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldPlaytime with Deb CarlsonJoin your host, Marcie Davis, and Deborah Carlson, as they explore ways of getting in touch with your inner artist. By getting ego out of the way and reconnecting with the spirit of play, you can find your creative center. Playtime with Deb gives you ideas for getting beyond ego in both individual and group settings. Look for excerpts of this podcast in the upcoming issue of The Flow Magazine. Sponsored by Glasscraft Inc.2012-03-2500 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldThe Care and Feeding of Seahorses and Silver Colors, with Kimberly AffleckJoin us for an under-the-sea sojourn with Kimberly Affleck! Her seahorses are delightful and unique. She shares how they came to be and her journey of discovery through glass. You'll also great technical advice on how to work soft glass silver colors; how to get them to "pop" and generate the great effects that they're known for.
We'd like to thank Glasscraft Inc. for sponsoring this podcast. Excerpts of this interview are featured in the November/December 2011 issue of Glass Art Magazine.
PODCAST PERKS: Get 10% OFF your next purchase at www...2011-12-0300 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldThe Invasion of the Italian Stallions/Part2/Lucio Bubacco and Emilio SantiniGet a rare glimpse into the boyhood memories of Lucio Bubacco and Emilio Santini. Friends since birth, they share some of the hilarity of growing up together in Murano, Italy. Join us as two of the world's foremost flamework artists share their common past.
Find out how Lucio's work evolved, what themes and influences are important to him, and how mythology, philosophy and sexuality converge to create some of the most complex flameworked pieces in the history of the art.
This episode is sponsored by our friends at Glasscraft Inc. Find out more about them...2011-06-2400 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldThe Invasion of the Italian Stallions/ Part 1/ Cesare ToffoloJoin us for the first installment of "The Invasion of the Italian Stallions" featuring Cesare Toffolo. This Muranese Maestro shares his life, his work, and his innovations in glass. As a special bonus, we have a guest appearance by Emilio Santini, our talented and mischievous translator. This interview was conducted at the International Flameworking Conference. You can see excerpts of it featured in the Winter, 2011 issue of Glashaus Magazine.
We would like to thank Glasscraft Inc. for sponsoring this podcast. Learn more about them at www.glasscraftinc.com. If YOU would like to sponsor a podcast, contact...2011-03-0300 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldThe Birth of the Studio Glass Movement Through The Eyes of Marvin LipofskyWitness the birth of the Studio Glass Movement through the eyes of Marvin Lipofsky. As one of the students that participated in Harvey Littleton's first glassblowing class, he was present from the beginning. His work as a glass artist has taken him all over the world, where he was often the first American artist to collaborate with local factory workers. From the Czech Republic to Russia, Japan, Finland and Yugoslavia, this international glass master has seen it all. You'll also hear about the events leading to the formation of the Glass Art Society.
We would like to...2010-07-0900 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldBuild Your Dreams with Tim Macfarlane
Build your dreams in glass! Engineer Tim Macfarlane shares a bit about the complexities of determining the stress, strain and structural strength of our favorite sparkly material. He brings architects' visions to life, an accomplishment that is no small feat!
You may recognize his work when treading upon sculptural glass staircases at Apple stores around the world. Or climbing the ruby red staircase at Times Square to usher in the New Year.
But it's not all about the modern application of glass as a building material....
2010-05-1900 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldPaul Stankard: My Life So FarPaul Stankard's contributions in glass span more than four decades. You'll enjoy this candid and revealing interview with one of the world's foremost and well-loved paperweight makers. Find out about his thoughtful and provocative book, "No Green Berries or Leaves", and see what's happening at his alma mater, Salem Community College. Their new Glass Center now fuels it's furnaces using methane from a nearby landfill while turning extra gas into electricity. An ambitious undertaking! (Recorded at the 9th annual International Flameworking Conference.)
We'd like to thank Glasscraft Inc. for sponsoring this podcast. Learn more about them at: w...2010-02-2600 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldLove Your S'elf, A Hot Glass TutorialOur first podcast tutorial! For a very long time I've considered the podcast potential for creating "enhanced tutorials." So here we go....Watch! Look! And Listen!
Suzie Fitzwater shares how she constructs her S'elf. It's just the CUTEST little flameworked Elf on a mandrel.
We've created this tutorial to feature the flesh tones of Lauscha's CARAMELLO.
If you want to try making this elf but you're out of CARAMELLO, head on over to www.firelady.com and you can find it under Lauscha Glass rods.
Meanwhile, enjoy the tutorial. Suzie rocks!2010-01-2900 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalPetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 23 What’s New With The Tuttles?Wayne Tuttle and his guide dog, Cosmo, drop by for another visit with Marcie and Whistle to discuss some exciting new things they have going on this year. Wayne shares the latest news and products on his service dog supply web sites www.thepottydoghouse.com and www.servicedoghouse.com. Marcie and Wayne also talk about some of the recent information regarding public access and service dog legislation in both the United States and Canada. Listen in and catch up with Wayne and Cosmo and Marcie and Whistle! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - What’s New Wi...2010-01-2336 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldA Fireside Chat with Shane FeroShane shares his personal history, cultural influences, & artistic evolution as one of the foremost American flamework artists. Follow his path from its early beginnings at Santa's Workshop & Cypress Gardens, through his trailblazing career as one of the visionaries that redefined the hot glass world.
Find out how Shane’s insightful and progressive ideas are being implemented within the Glass Art Society, where his reign as President has resulted in many new benefits for members and the glass community.
Look for the printed version of this podcast in the SPRING, 2010 issue of Profitable Glass Quarterly2009-12-1900 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldFigures, Fairies, and the Flameworking Magic of Julie RiggsJoin us as we explore the personal cosmos of Julie Riggs. Her glass sculptures blend spirit, sensuality and nature with passion, conviction and skill. It's a successful mix! We discuss fairies, figures and flamework, as well as technical subjects such as amber purple, surface mixed torches, and her recent collaborative work in Las Vegas. This interview was conducted as we stole extra time before checkout at the end of a GAS Conference in Corning. Excerpts of this interview were printed in the Winter, 2009 issue of The Flow Magazine.
PODCAST PERKS: Get 10% OFF your next order at www...2009-12-1900 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalPetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 17 - Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Assistance Dogs! Part 2Join Marcie and Whistle as Marcie continues her candid discussion about Assistance Dogs including the commands and tasks they are trained to perform. Marcie talks about how Whistle continues to provide her with independence and mobility that she had thought, as a woman with a long-term disability, was truly unobtainable. But all that changed when she received her first service dog, Ramona. Listen in as she shares her story. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Assistance Dogs! Part 2 with Marcie DavisBecome a supporter of this po...2009-09-1637 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldRoger Parramore, on the Japanese AestheticJoin us as we explore the Japanese flameworking scene. Roger Parramore shares with us how the Japanese aesthetic has influenced his work. Try as he might, efforts to resist the artistic flavor of the Far East proved futile! Enjoy this cultural immersion, and his articulate & candid observations on the joys & dangers of absorbing and adapting the artistic imagery of a foreign land. Find out about the Osaka University of Art, and it's world class flameworking program....the first program of it's kind, anywhere!
Look for excerpts of this podcast in the Fall, 2009 issue of Profitable Glass Quarterly, as well as...2009-07-0400 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldSuellen Fowler: Sharing the Chemistry of ColorSo you think you know a little about borosilicate color, do you? Join Suellen Fowler & I as we take a walk down memory lane and explore the history and chemistry of colored borosilicate glass. Boro is notoriously difficult to color, because traditional coloring agents burn out at the temperatures required for boro. Starting with her early experimentation under the tutelage of John Burton and Margaret Youd, Suellen began creating her own color recipes while still in her teens. Her formulas became the basis of some of Northstar's original formulas back in the '80's. Her hand mixing techniques and incredible...2009-05-1900 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldLisa St. Martin; On the Workhouse at Lorton, the Miami Gathering & Gold FumingListen to Lisa as she enthuses about the all new Workhouse at Lorton. This historic center has the infamous distinction of being the holding tank where protesting suffragettes were held after marching on Washington! Currently open to the public, this newly revamped center will become the largest arts community on the east coast. Lisa also discusses details of the upcoming ISGB Gathering in Miami, and additionally gives us a step-by-step discussion on the best ways of fuming with gold.2009-05-1100 minWorking Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio OriginalPetLifeRadio.com - Episode 7 Service Dog Cruise NewsMarcie talks to Deb Davis from Paws With A Cause about their great organization. Paws With A Cause® trains Assistance Dogs nationally for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence. PAWS® promotes awareness through education. They also discuss the upcoming Service Dog Cruise! Join Paws With A Cause on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas for a Service Dog Cruise! Sailing January 17, 2010, this week-long cruise offers all of the adventure and amenities that Royal Caribbean offers to you and your Assistance Dog! Tune in for all the details! More details on this...2009-04-2540 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldLet There Be Light! Wayne Strattman's Illuminated GlassWayne Strattman is a pioneer in the world of illuminated glass.Taking neon to new levels, his installations are architectural in scale, and internationally acclaimed. A PhD with an engineering background, his inner mad-scientist escapes on occasion. His book, "Neon Techniques" is the industry standard. His own work , however, leaves ordinary neon behind, and expands into product lines such as lightning and crackle tubes, plasma spheres, and his famed Luminglas. Created through a patented process, Wayne and his company, Strattman Design, have managed to sandwich lightning-like effects between two pieces of flat glass, using phosphor-sensitive beads. Luminglas has enthralled people...2009-01-3000 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldA Window on the World of Carmen LozarCarmen Lozar tackles ideas and ideals and translates them into glass. Her narrative scenes become commentaries on human behavior and modern life. She insists that we look upon the dark and the light within our society and within our own human nature. Her work can be startling, shocking, whimsical and humorous. Join us in this brief slideshow, narrated by the artist.2008-07-2300 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldBurner Bash! A Brief History of Glassblowing TorchesI love fire! So I find this insiders' look into the history of torches to be tons of fun and rather fascinating. In this very informal telephone interview, we find our heroes, Fred Birkhill & Bruce Lawrence, discussing the intricacies of flame and combustion starting at the very beginning. Fred has some torches dating from ancient Rome! Have you ever seen a gasoline powered crossfire with glass tips? You will here! This animated discussion was initially conducted as a research-gathering conversation contributing to Fred's Glass Art Society lecture on the history of the glass burner. It was so intriguing I decided...2008-07-1600 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldThe Journeys of Jared DeLongJoin Marcie Davis and Jared DeLong in a thought provoking interview about art, glass and inspiration. Jared shares his experiences with illustrating, hot glass, coldworking, and the creation of his glass knives. Together they explore their shared ideals on the personal enrichment gained by travel, and remind us all that life is about the journey, not the destination2008-07-1500 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldLeah Fairbanks, Gardens of GlassFind out how she does it! Join us as lampworking legend Leah Fairbanks shares some great tips on creating her floral flameworked beads. Her organic backgrounds are often composed of metallics and dichroics. In this easygoing interview you can learn how to apply some of these techniques to your own work, as well as find out more about the artist, how her style evolved, and where you can study with her.2008-07-1500 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldGlass Notes with Henry HalemLearn the truth about COE and it's limitations in calculating compatability between glasses! Henry Halem is one of the industry's leading experts on this and other technical subject matter. He's recently released an updated edition of his legendary "Glass Notes," the glass studio bible since 1996. From it you can learn how to build a glory hole, an annealer, batch your own glass, master sand casting, kiln casting, and find out how to calculate annealing temperatures. He's a wealth of knowledge, and we have an exciting conversation about viscosity, chemistry and compatability. Succinct and to the point, this episode will explode...2007-11-1300 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldSally Prasch, One Industrial-Strength Glass Artist!Sally Prasch is one industrial-strength glass artist! One of a handful of female scientific glassblowers, her story, struggle and subsequent success in this field makes great listening. Her adventures are both humorous and intriguing. What's the largest piece of apparatus she's ever made? Just a wee bit of quartz 12 inches in diameter and 11 feet long!!! Her talents range from the industrial to the artistic, including lathe work, neon, casting, and sculpture. She teaches all over the world. Look for excerpts of this podcast in The Flow magazine, Winter, 2007, coming this December.2007-11-1100 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldGlass, Culture, and the Meaning of Life, with Gianni TosoOne of the grand artists and philosophers of our time! Gianni Toso participated in the early Studio Glass movement, flourished in the US and abroad with his narrative flameworking scenes, and has added his creative and spiritual spin to everything he touches. An inspiring interview! Find out about his controversial chess sets and his homemade wine! You’ll love listening to this entertaining and uplifting journey through his life. Enjoy!2007-10-0400 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldInterview with Steve SizeloveJoin Marcie Davis and Steve Sizelove as they explore various marketing philosophies and the joys of a life in glass. Thoughtful and entertaining. Recorded at this year's International Flameworking Conference. You can read excerpts of this interview in The Flow Magazine, Summer, 2007.2007-10-0400 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldMake a Gold Foil Bead in True Venetian StyleA Free Video Tutorial! Pat Frantz shows you how to make a Gold Foil Bead in true Venetian style. This short video podcast gives you a quick visit to the island of Murano, and some helpful hints on applying metal foils to your beads. Enjoy!2007-05-1100 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldMurrine in Murano with Pat FrantzTravel to Murano and Burano with Marcie Davis and Pat Frantz. You don't have to get on a plane....let Glasscaster take you there FREE! Pat is one of the world's foremost experts as well as collectors of fine murrine, and she is more than willing to share! So buckle your seat belt, relax, and listen.2007-05-1100 min
Glasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldMickelsen on Creativity!Check out our FIRST VIDEO PODCAST! We've wanted to test this technology for awhile now. And what better way than with a 7-minute mini-cast with Robert Mickelsen? His views on creativity are inspiring! This footage was shot just as the sun was rising early one Florida morning in Melbourne Beach. It's classic Mickelsen... We'd love some feedback regarding image quality and download times....2007-03-0600 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldKinetic Glass Sculpture with Bandhu Scott-DunhamThere's a little mad scientist in us all! Find out how Bandhu Scott-Dunham expresses his by combining inner vision with engineering skills to create marvelous kinetic glass sculptures. He shares the inspiration and history behind his glass steam engines and marble machines. And you thought it couldn't be done!2007-03-0600 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldKate Drew-Wilkinson, International Bead Queen!An effervescent and exciting interview with Kate Drew-Wilkinson, describing her dream-come-true exhibit featuring American beadmaking, in Europe. See how she spreads glass joy around the world by leaving random beads on many continents! Listen now...2007-02-2300 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldLoren Stump: The Myth & The ManIn an impromptu interview in a rented car in Tucson, Loren Stump shares his views on glass, globalization, inspiration and content creation. An enjoyable insight into the artist and the man. His contributions to flamework are profound. Find out what makes him tick!2007-02-1300 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldDisney DazeJourney across time and space with Marcie Davis as she interviews three talented glassblowers who've worked at Disney. Bill Rasmussen was on the scene when Disneyland opened in 1955. Lewis Wilson followed with a stint at Disneyworld in the '70's. And Keith Bryan gives us an insider's look at the cultural integration of this all-American icon at today's Disney Tokyo.2006-10-3100 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldMicah Evans: Flamework, American StyleWhat's involved in finding your own true voice as an artist? Explore this concept with Micah Evans, a notoriously talented flameworker, as he shares his own path, and inspires you to develop yours! This incredible discussion delves into the inner workings of the artistic spirit, as well as the cultural influences that evoke certain expressive styles. What is it like to be working hot glass in America today? What does it mean to establish an "American Style" of flamework? Listen, and find out....2006-09-0700 minGlasscaster: Hot Glass Talk in a High-Tech WorldTech Talk: Borosilicate Color with Henry Grimmett2006-08-1500 min