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Sean White‘s Solar and Energy Storage PodcastSolar journey and Industry Insights with Matt HirschMatt Hirsch is a writer and has been writing about the solar industry before there was a modern solar industry in California. Sean and Matt shoot the breeze and find out they crossed paths a few different times in the industry, when Matt was writing about the birth of solar CCAs in California in the 1990s and writing about Sean’s friend Paul Fenn, who got Sean into solar. Matt and Sean were both affiliated with Photon Magazine and now they are both hanging out in Berkeley and hanging out at NorCal Solar events.
Matt Hirsch is the Chi...2025-06-291h 11
Matt Williams Synthpop SymphonySynthpop Symphony 271 Electropop Synthpop Synthwave Retro New Wave Indie + Sinister Hi-NRG!Synthpop Symphony 271 is HERE — and it’s an absolute BANGER.Get ready for a massive night of modern electronic dance music — from the 80s to today. This episode is loaded with brand-new remixes, Italo power, Hi-NRG heat, iconic mashups, and future classics all in one nonstop mix.Featuring:Ross Alexander – Doctor Doctor (Matt Pop Remix)Infernal, Propter Hoc, Foreign Affair, Permer, PrecogPaul Van Dyk x Depeche ModeAlphaville, When in Rome, and an insane Information Society2025-04-201h 59
Never Not Funny: The Jimmy Pardo PodcastIsaac HirschBuzzing in with Isaac Hirsch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2025-04-102h 21
The Mishlei PodcastMishlei 15:24 - The Maskil's Orach Chayim (Part 1) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Mishlei 15:24 - The Maskil's Orach Chayim (Part 1)אֹרַח חַיִּים לְמַעְלָה לְמַשְׂכִּיל לְמַעַן סוּר מִשְּׁאוֹל מָטָּה:Length: 43 minutesSynopsis: This morning (4/2/25), in our morning Mishlei shiur, we began learning a new pasuk - one which is more abstract and more fraught with translation-nuance questions than any in recent memory. After attempting to ask and formulate all the questions (which was a bit more involved than usual), we came up with some nice ideas! I'm really looking forward to seeing what the meforshim say tomorrow (בג"ה).-----מקורות:משלי טו:כדתרגום רס"גתרגום כתוביםRav Hirsch-----The Torah content from now until Erev Pesach has been sponsored by Yehu...2025-04-0243 minThe Mishlei PodcastMishlei 15:20 - How Wise and Foolish (Adult?) Children Affect their Parents (Part 1) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Mishlei 15:20 - How Wise and Foolish (Adult?) Children Affect their Parents (Part 1)בֵּן חָכָם יְשַׂמַּח אָב וּכְסִיל אָדָם בּוֹזֶה אִמּוֹ:Length: 43 minutesSynopsis: This morning (2/26/25), in our morning Mishlei shiur, we began a NEW section in Mishlei (at least, according to R' Sheishes ben Yitzchak). This pasuk bears a striking resemblance to the introductory pasuk of "Mishlei proper," in 10:1. We came up with some nice ideas of our own and read Metzudas David's commentary. Tomorrow (בג"ה) we'll attempt to define Metzudas David's idea, then see what the other meforshim have to say.-----מקורות:משלי טו:כתרגום...2025-02-2643 min
Dad to Dad PodcastSFN Dad To Dad 362 - Michael McManus of Barrington, IL Insurance Exec, Father of Two, One With Autism & Co-Proprietor Of Jigsaw FarmsOur guest this week is Michael McManus of Barrington, IL, Vice President of Captive Resources, co-proprietor of Jigsaw Farms and father of two adult sons, including one with Autism. Michael and his wife Stacie have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Matt (30) and Jake (29) who is Autistic. Jake has benefited from a host of programs, including: Cure Autism Now (CAN), now known as Autsim Speaks,Brave Hearts, and Cowboy DreamsMichael & Stacie purchased a 50 acre working horse farm in Woodstock, IL and renamed it Jigsaw Farms. In addition to the...2025-01-2445 min
I Wish They Knew(Ep. 213) Matt DiBari: Putting teams into driveIN EPISODE 213:
In Episode 213, Matt DiBari, Chief Product Officer at SpotHero, drops by to discuss how to put teams into drive. We chat about ways Spot Hero develops collaboration across its product and technical teams, how it uses customer feedback to stay ahead of the curve, and how it maintains company culture during rapid growth. Plus, Matt offers me a crash course in parking within the lines.
ABOUT MATT DIBARI:
Matt DiBari is Chief Product Officer at SpotHero. He first joined SpotHero as VP of Product, bringing more than 15 years of experience to...2025-01-0714 min
Not Skinny But Not FatMATT ROGERS: LAS CULTURISTAS, THEME PARKS, AND ARIANA GRANDEMulti-hyphenate (actor, singer, podcaster!) Matt Rogers is here! From hosting the ultra-popular podcast, Las Culturistas with SNL cast member and bff Bowen Yang, to acting in Netflix’s new “No Good Deed,” and touring with his Christmas music across the country- Matt can do it all! We have SO MUCH FUN discussing his dating endeavors, crying with Ariana Grande and more!Produced by Dear MediaThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in thi...2024-12-101h 15
Oncology UnscriptedIntroduction to Pathology with Michelle Hirsch, MD, PhDSend us a textOn this episode of Oncology Unscripted, patient advocates Julie Johnson and Katie Coleman and radiation oncologist Dr. Matt Spraker host Dr. Michelle Hirsch, MD, PhD. She is a pathologist and Chief of the Genitourinary Pathology Division at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard University.In this episode, we cover all things pathology! We kick off by discussing the role of the pathologist in the cancer care team. How do these doctors train and what do they do each day? Then we discuss the process of pathology. What hap...2024-11-251h 30
The Tefilah PodcastThe Nature of Nusach (Liturgy) Part 1: How and Why Ezra Changed Tefilah Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 46 minutesSynopsis: This morning (11/8/24), in our tefilah-focused Machshavah Lab series for women, we began a new topic: the nusach ha'tefilah (liturgy). We began by reviewing the relevant facts: what the mitzvah of tefilah from the Torah entailed, how Ezra and his Beis Din changed it, and the historical reasons why. I then presented my understanding of the REAL reasons why tefilah desperately needed this change, which I supported by drawing upon Rav Hirsch's commentary on Migdal Bavel. We didn't have time to start the major...2024-11-0846 minThe Tefilah PodcastTehilim 23 REDUX: The Lord is My Shepherd (Part 1) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 58 minutesSynopsis: Tonight (10/30/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we began (re)learning what I believe is the most well-known psalm of them all. The last time I gave shiur on this was WAAAY back in November 2020, and I figured it was time to revisit it, especially now that I have new resources. We translated the perek on our own, then consulted four other translations. We theorized about the pivot point, then raised a TON of questions and problems. Next time (בג"ה) we'll begin with our own...2024-10-3158 min
Bad Hasbara - The World's Most Moral PodcastBad Hasbara 56: Jewishly, with Bilal SharmougMatt and Daniel are joined by Palestinian-American comedian Bilal Sharmoug to witness limits - of Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch’s commitment to tikkun olam - of British novelist Howard Jacobson’s capacity to willfully misunderstand the Israel Palestine conflict - and and of the audience’s tolerance for spotty Michael Caine impressions.Please donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/Follow Bilal Sharmoug: https://www.instagram.com/wellfedcomicSubscribe to the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/badhasbaraSubscribe/listen to Bad Hasbara wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify https...2024-10-172h 03
VeeDads29. @Beuks605 - Matt - Building Strong Family Bonds at Home and Web3VeeDads Podcast #29
In this VeeDads interview, Blaze Hirsch interviews @beuks605, aka Matthew, a father of six from South Dakota, who shares his experiences in parenting, his journey into the world of Web3 and crypto, and the importance of kindness and support within the family. Matthew discusses the joys and challenges of raising a large family, the dynamics between siblings, and how he balances individual relationships with his children. He emphasizes the significance of being present and showing up for his kids, as well as the value of community and connection in both parenting and...2024-10-111h 00The Tefilah PodcastTehilim 24 REDUX: Sunday's Psalm (Shir Shel Yom Rishon b'Shabbos) (Part 2) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 57 minutesSynopsis: Tonight (9/11/24), in Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we reviewed our cleaned-up translation of the perek from last time, went over all our questions (raising some new ones in the process), and then we opened the floor for approaches. There were a LOT of great ideas, but three complete theories for the perek, each one good in its own way. I didn't even get to share the approach I'm developing, which worked out, since I didn't have time to prepare as much as I would...2024-09-1257 min
Crazy in LoveRomeo and Juliet: crazy in love, or terrible role models for romance?The star-cross'd lovers, Romeo and Juliet, are often held up as paragons of a romantic ideal. But are they really?Today, Matt and Graham have a look at the mistakes we make in love: the assumption that there should be "the one" who "completes" us; the idea that the intensity of teenage love should continue into adulthood; the concept that we should simply accept relationships becoming stale and boring. Along the way, they have a look at the behaviours that need to be fixed to lead to more fulfilling relationships and talk about what "imperfect...2024-08-1532 min
Dad to Dad PodcastSFN Dad to Dad 326 - Mastermind Group Monday with Jason Hsieh of Buckeye, AZThis is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family. This Monday’s guest is Jason Hsieh of Buckeye, AZ who is the founder of LakiKid.com and the father of three including a son with Autism. Jason and his wife, Miho, have been married for 15 years and are the pr...2024-07-2913 min
Dad to Dad PodcastSFN Dad To Dad 324 - Mastermind Group Monday with Matt Bando of Downers Grove, ILThis is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family. This Monday’s guest is Matt Bando of Downers Grove, IL who owns Prodigy Printing & Promotions and is father of an adult son with Cerebral Palsy.Matt and his wife, Saba, have been married for 29 years and are the proud parents of Za...2024-07-2211 min
Released RelicsPapersMatt offers some updates and how he is releasing lots of papers.2024-07-1908 minThe Mishlei PodcastMishlei 16:4 - The Rasha's Purpose Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Mishlei 16:4 - The Rasha's Purposeכֹּל פָּעַל י"י לַמַּעֲנֵהוּ, וְגַם רָשָׁע לְיוֹם רָעָה:Length: 1 hour 20 minutesSynopsis: This evening (7/15/24), in our Monday Night Mishlei shiur, we - another small summer crew - analyzed an anomalous pasuk about (wait for it) the purpose of the universe (maybe?) and the purpose of the rasha. We developed one totally original approach, then learned the commentaries of the Meiri, Rabbeinu Yonah, Rambam (!), and Rav Hirsch. It was quite interesting to see a philosophical/theodical topic taken up in Mishlei, which imbued the practical applications that emerged with a special gleam.-----2024-07-161h 20
I Wish They Knew(Ep. 187) Matt Tenney: Leaders inspire greatnessIN EPISODE 187:
The best leaders bring out the best in others - something they do by choice, not chance. In Episode 187, Matt Tenney shares a systematic and scalable way to inspire greatness in your team. We discuss the three most important needs of employees; why frequent feedback is more effective than occasional surveys; and how to approach someone who doesn't seem inspired to grow. This episode is packed with practical tips and powerful insights that will inspire you to unlock the greatness in others - and yourself.
ABOUT MATT TENNEY:
...2024-07-0214 min
Running--State of the SportMatt Taylor/Tracksmith InterviewMatt Taylor is the founder, CEO, and visionary behind Tracksmith, the Boston-based running apparel and footwear company. A middle-distance runner at Yale, Taylor explored several small ventures after college, and then joined Puma as a marketing executive.
There, from practically his first day, he was assigned to work with a young Jamaican sprinter named Usain Bolt. That proved to be both an adventure and an up-close running/business education.
When he launched TrackSmith in 2014, Taylor focused on the millions of serious, ambitious, but nonelite runners being ignored by the big running companies with their twin...2024-06-1753 min
Released RelicsPoppy 3DMatt talks about his old Poppy - a 3d device from 2014 that allowed iPhones to take and view 3d pictures and videos.2024-06-1208 min
VeeDads23. @DanksoloNFT - Matt - Web3, Happy Dad, Impact of Daughters, Parenting Different PersonalitiesIn Epsiode 23 of the VeeDads Podcast, Blaze Hirsch interviews Matt, also known as @DanksoloNFT, about various topics including tattoos, family, social media, and the @stevewilldoit community. Matt shares his experience with getting tattoos, including a large octopus sleeve, and how it has made him a recognizable figure in his small town. They also discuss Matt's two daughters and the dynamics of sibling relationships. Matt talks about his social media identity as @DanksoloNFT and how he got involved in the web3 and the wider NFT community. He shares his experiences with hosting spaces and networking with different communities. The conversation concludes...2024-06-121h 09
Dad to Dad PodcastSFN Dad To Dad 310 - Mastermind Group Monday with Matthew Rehbein of Nashville, TNThis is the second in a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts to be known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday host David Hirsch will interview one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family. This Monday’s guest is Matthew Rehbein of Nashville, TN an Executive Director for Institutional Research and Analytics at Lipscomb University and father of two children. Matt and his wife, Waleska, have been married for 18 years...2024-06-0320 min
Machshavah LabBechukosai: Rav Hirsch on the Eight Stages of Going Off the DerechHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 55 minutesSynopsis: This morning (5/31/24), in the SECOND of our Friday morning Machshavah Lab shiurim for women, we learned Rav Hirsch's elucidation of Chazal's outline of the eight regressive stages of abandoning Torah. I initially planned to give a third shiur this morning on a strange midrash on the phrase "I shall cast your corpses onto the corpses of your idols" (Vayikra 26:30), but we discovered that the midrash was connected to the pesukim Rav Hirsch set out to explain. Everything ended up fitting together quite nicely...2024-05-3156 min
Released RelicsAmmo CanisterMatt explains why he has an ammo canister and how he plans to release it.2024-05-2306 minMachshavah LabAvos 4:4 - Desecrating Hashem's Name in SecretHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 1 hour 30 minutesSynopsis: Tonight (5/9/24), in our Thursday night Pirkei Avos shiur for women, we began learning the next mishnah which focuses on chilul ha'shem ba'seiser (the private desecration of Hashem's name) and its consequences. On the surface, this sounds paradoxical: How can a person desecrate Hashem's name if there is no one to witness them? After reviewing the halachos of chilul ha'shem, we delve into the nuanced approach developed by the Rambam and the Meiri. No spoilers here, but let's just say that we partake...2024-05-101h 30
eCommerce PodcastUnlocking Financial Success: The eCommerce Bookkeeping GuideIn this dynamic episode of the eCommerce Podcast, host Matt Edmundson is joined by Nathan Hirsch, the visionary behind eComBalance, and special co-host Jared Mitchell, a seasoned entrepreneur deeply entrenched in the eCommerce world. This session takes an unconventional turn as we dive deep into the critical realm of eCommerce bookkeeping, finance management, and the tools that transform this daunting task into a manageable and insightful process.Episode Highlights:Introduction to eCommerce Bookkeeping: Discover why bookkeeping is a foundational pillar for achieving financial success in the fast-paced eCommerce industry.The Importance of Early Bookkeeping: Nathan Hirsch un...2024-05-0949 min
Released RelicsTwo CostumesMatt talks about two costumes he is releasing.2024-05-0909 min
Released RelicsState of the PodcastMatt gives some updates on the podcast on this 8th episode!2024-04-2505 min
Released RelicsMovie Coffee Table BooksMatt explains where these books came from and memories associated with that spot. 2024-04-1708 minVeeDads10. @PfeifferFamBam - Matt - Great Role Models make Great Role Models, Growth in Hard ConversationsIn episode 10 of VeeDadsOfficial Podcast, @PfeifferFamBam, Matt Pfeiffer, discusses his background and upbringing in a close-knit family in South Jersey. He reflects on the importance of family and community, as well as the challenges and rewards of parenting. Matt shares his journey of personal growth and vulnerability, particularly through his involvement in the VFriends community. He also explores the impact of his childhood experiences on his parenting style and the lessons he has learned along the way. In this conversation, Matt Pfeiffer reflects on his experiences with loss and challenges, including the passing of loved ones and family struggles. He...2024-04-121h 08
Released RelicsCricut MachineMatt explains why he originally bought his Cricut machine, and a couple reasons why he will now release it.2024-04-1008 minMachshavah LabAstronomy vs. Omens: A Jewish View of the EclipseHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 1 hour 25 minutesSynopsis: This evening (4/4/24), in lieu of our usual Thursday night women's Pirkei Avos shiur, we decided to prepare ourselves for the upcoming solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 by learning through enough key sources to develop an authentically "Jewish" framework for our eclipse experience. We began by examining the mitzvah to study the eclipse and examined the greatest model among the Rishonim of someone who devoted his life to this mitzvah. Next, we compared and contrasted Judaism's orientation towards eclipses with the idolatrous view. In...2024-04-051h 26
Released RelicsDummies BooksMatt talks about why he bought these books, about books in general, and how he wants to write children's books this year. Also check out his kids show at TheRetroKidsShow.com2024-04-0308 min
Released RelicsBest Man CufflinksMatt explains the history of his best man cufflinks, and also about his efforts in scanning papers.2024-03-2706 min
Released RelicsPebble WatchMatt talks about his old Pebble watch, and compares to his Apple Watch.2024-03-2006 min
Released RelicsHostess Twinkie MakerMatt discusses a Twinkie Maker and reminisces about treats that you can't find anymore.2024-03-1306 min
Released RelicsMicrophone CaseIn this first episode, Matt explains a little bit about the microphone case he wants to release. Visit releasedrelics.com to see more. New episode available every week!2024-03-0604 min
Dad to Dad PodcastSFN Dad To Dad 287 - Bob Bourke of Evanston, IL A Retired Banker, Father of Four Including One With Down Syndrome & Advisor At MisericordiaOur guest this week is Bob Bourke of Evanston, IL, a retired banker, father of four including a daughter with Down Syndrome and a advisory board member at Misericordia in Chicago.Bob and his wife, Peggy, have been married for 44 years and are the proud parents of three boys: Bo (40), Matt (36), and Nick (32) as well as daughter, Molly (38) who has Down Syndrome. Bob had a storied career in banking. We learn about the wide range of programs and services Molly benefited from and that have helped her develop into this bright, vivacious young woman. ...2024-01-0546 minThe Tefilah PodcastTehilim 121 REDUX: Esa Einai (Part 2) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 1 hourSynopsis: This evening (11/22/23), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we began reviewing the translations, questions, and approaches we took last time. We then learned through the Sforno's commentary and used his explanation of many of the phrases to develop our own approach. In the end, we answered nearly all of our questions AND came up with a solid theory for the main idea, and how to utilize this perek in strengthening our relationship with Hashem.-----מקורות:תהלים פרק קכאRav Hirsch's Translationספורנו - תהלים קכ:א; קכא:א-ח2023-11-231h 01The Mishlei PodcastMishlei 13:1 - How to Make a Chacham and a Leitz Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Mishlei 13:1 - How to Make a Chacham and a Leitzבֵּן חָכָם מוּסַר אָב, וְלֵץ לֹא שָׁמַע גְּעָרָה:Length: 1 hour 26 minutesSynopsis: Tonight (11/20/23), in our Monday Night Mishlei shiur, we began Chapter 13. Tonight's pasuk was chock-full of classic Mishleic archetypes and tropes. We managed to develop five approaches of our own, and learn two additional approaches from the meforshim. It was a nice haul!Please feel free to leave your questions, insights, and feedback in the comments!-----מקורות:משלי יג:ארש"י - בראשית לז:יNeima Novetsky, translation of Bereishis 37:10תרגום רס"גמצודת דודרבינו יונהמ...2023-11-211h 27The Tefilah PodcastTehilim 32: A Psalm About Teshuvah (?) (Part 1) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 1 hour 2 minutesSynopsis: This evening (9/20/23), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we began working on a VERY difficult perek - one that was made more difficult by the fact that I wasn't able to prepare it ahead of time. I'm not gonna lie: unless you plan on participating in this shiur next time, or unless you REALLY love "breaking your teeth on Tehilim" as they say (now, as of last night), I'm going to suggest that you wait until our recap at the beginning of...2023-09-211h 02The Mishlei PodcastMishlei 12:25 - Don't Worry, Be Happy Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Mishlei 12:25 - Don't Worry, Be Happyדְּאָגָה בְלֶב אִישׁ יַשְׁחֶנָּה, וְדָבָר טוֹב יְשַׂמְּחֶנָּה:Length: 1 hour 26 minutesSynopsis: Tonight (9/11/23), in our Monday Night Mishlei shiur, we learned one of the most "Stoic Jew" pesukim in Mishlei (which is already a VERY Stoic Jew sefer). If you've ever experienced worry, anxiety, or stress, this is Mishlei's most direct solution for what to do about it. As expected, we ended up learning a ton of practical ideas which are bound to improve the quality of our lives. -----מקורות:משלי יב:כהמצודת ציון/דוד"Bridge of Spies"Doug Taylor and Rabbi Moskowitz: "Getting it Straight...2023-09-121h 28
Matt Williams Synthpop SymphonySynthpop Symphony 187 Synthwave Electropop Italo Disco Darkwave and Matt's All 80's New Wave Mix!This week's Synthpop Symphony 187 is an 80's extravaganza! And some brilliant new music too!Hour One:: New Music from T-4-2, Island Hill with John Digweed, Hypaton and La Bouche, Daphne Guinness, Scott Crow with Clan Of Xymox, Mirko Hirsch, and Technomancer! Plus we have a classic from T-4-2 and Thompson Twins. Plus if that wasn't enough we also have 2 amazing Megamix-Medleys with Bronski Beat "Hit That Perfect Medley" and Divine with "You Think You're a Medley"!Hour Two: “The Way It Was” a back to basics dance mix of ALL 80's and...2023-07-302h 00
Too Many Captains - A Movie PodcastDeep Dive #87 – Mission:Impossible – Season 4 Episode 20With the release of Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning, Movie Matt wanted to time travel to a simpler time. To a time before Tom Cruise was jumping in, out, off, on everything he could find. That time was way back in 1996 when Mission: Impossible was released. With a total of 8 movies in the franchise by 2024, these Missions are starting to seem pretty possible. Starring - Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny; Directed By - Brian De Palma; Written By - David Koepp, Robert Towne; Music - Danny Elfman; Cinematography - Stephen H. Bu...2023-07-111h 21Machshavah LabEight Explanations of ShaatnezHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 1 hour 15 minutesSynopsis: This morning (5/5/23), in our Machshavah Lab series for women, we learned - surprise surprise! - eight different explanations of shaatnez! We began with a simple methodological hack for learning about the reasons for mitzvos, and then we read through eight commentaries on shaatnez and attempted to extract clear understandings of how the mitzvah of shaatnez perfects us. I'm sure there are many more explanations out there, so if you know of any, please share them and perhaps we'll do a sequel!...2023-05-051h 16Machshavah LabAvos 3:16 - How to Relate to Superiors, Inferiors, and All PeopleHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 1 hour 30 minutesSynopsis: This evening (4/27/23), in our Thursday Night Pirkei Avos shiur, we learned a mishnah which struck us as different from the other mishnayos we've learned, presenting itself as a mix of etiquette guidelines, workplace advice, and general advice on how to get good results from human interactions. Nevertheless, we were able to get some really nice "Pirkei Avosey" ideas from it, accompanied by lots of real-world examples (including an anecdote about my youthfully naive interactions with Rav Schachter). -----מקורות:אבות ג:טז רמב"םמאיריספורנ...2023-04-281h 31The Mishlei PodcastMishlei 12:11 - Working Your Land vs. Chasing Emptiness Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Mishlei 12:11 - Working Your Land vs. Chasing Emptinessעֹבֵד אַדְמָתוֹ יִשְׂבַּע לָחֶם, וּמְרַדֵּף רֵיקִים חֲסַר לֵב:Length: 1 hour 31 minutesSynopsis: Tonight (4/17/23), in our Monday Night Mishlei Shiur, we continued on in our perek after Pesach break. Tonight's pasuk proved to be fruitful and practical, in the nigleh and nistar, in choosing a job and in learning.-----מקורות:משלי יב:יא רבינו יונההואיל משהRav HirschמאיריRalph Waldo Emerson, "Self-Reliance" -----The Torah content from now through the end of the month of Nisan has been sponsored by Michal Zoldan, who reached out to me over Pesach to let me know that she listens to my...2023-04-181h 31The Mishlei PodcastMishlei 12:7 - When Resha'im and Tzadikim are Overturned Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Mishlei 12:7 - When Resha'im and Tzadikim are Overturnedהָפוֹךְ רְשָׁעִים וְאֵינָם וּבֵית צַדִּיקִים יַעֲמֹד:Length: 1 hour 10 minutesSynopsis: Tonight (2/20/23), in our Monday Night Mishlei Shiur, we learned another pasuk which seemed super obvious. Even the Meiri said, "This is obvious" and didn't explain it! Nevertheless, we were able to get a nice idea out of it. It did have a sort of "vintage Mishlei" feel, but there was enough nuance to feel like it was a worthwhile discovery.-----מקורות:משלי יב:זמצודת ציון/דודRav Hirschרבינו יונהרלב"גרד"קהואיל משהמאירי-----The Torah content for this week has be...2023-02-211h 10Machshavah LabAvos 3:13 - The Relationship Between Social Approval and Divine ApprovalHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!This evening (2/16/23), in our Thursday Night Pirkei Avos shiur, we took up the next mishnah in Chapter 3. This week's mishnah was short but sweet. We learned three different approaches, each with practical applications for those on a very high level and for the rest of us.-----מקורות:אבות א:יגרבינו יונהרשב"ץרמב"ם - משנה תורה: ספר המדע, הלכות יסודי התורה ה:יאRabbi Israel Chait, D-143: Kiddush Hashem and Chilul Hashem https://www.ybt.org/audio/.Converted_Audio/Hashkafa/Discussion/Rabbi_Y_Chait/D143-Kiddush_Hashem_and_Chilul_Hashem-Rabbi_Y_Chait.mp3רש"ימאירירבינו בחייRav Hirschאברבנאל -----The Torah cont...2023-02-171h 24
Rambam BekiusReview of Nichum Aveilim (Hilchos Avel 13:1-4,12) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 19 minutesSynopsis: This afternoon (2/6/22), in our Rambam Bekius mini-shiur, we took a brief break from our tzedakah topics to review some practical laws about comforting mourners, as well as some of the philosophical ideas embedded in the halachos. -----מקורות:רמב"ם - משנה תורה: ספר שופטים, הלכות אבל יג:א-ד,יבTishah b'Av 5782: Kinnah #28 - Eich Enacheim? (How Can I Be Consoled?) https://kolhaseridim.blogspot.com/2022/08/tishah-bav-5782-kinnah-28-eich-enacheim.htmlRav Hirsch - Bereishis 5:29-----The Torah content for this week has been sponsored by Sarah and Moshe Eisen, with the following message: "Dedica...2023-02-0619 min
Dad to Dad PodcastDad to Dad 237 - Matt Bando of Downers Grove, IL is a Father of Son Who is a Spastic Quadriplegic With Cerebral PalsyOur guest this week is Matt Bando, owner of Prodigy Printing and Promotions in Downers Grove, IL.Matt and his wife, Saba, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of Zain (23) who is a spastic quadriplegic with Cerebral Palsy. Zain is a graduate of University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and is masters degree student at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and has participated in the Diveheart.org adaptive scuba diving program.Matt is also part of the SFN Mastermind Group that meets weekly on Tuesday nights.2023-01-2040 minMachshavah LabQ&A #15: Aristotelian Torah, Ox-Filth, English Mishneh Torah, and Baby SoulsHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Length: 46 minutesSynopsis: This morning (1/6/22), in our Friday Q&A, we took up four questions: (1) What do we make of the fact that so much of our Judaism has been influenced by Aristotelian thought? (2) How do I cope with the fact that so much of my time is spent doing unimportant things instead of learning? (3) What advice do you have about learning the Mishneh Torah in English, for bekius purposes? (4) Do babies have souls, such that they go to Olam ha'Ba when they die? -----2023-01-0645 minMachshavah LabAn Etymological Drash from Rav Hirsch on Jewish vs. Pagan PriestsHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I wrote, entitled, An Etymological Drash from Rav Hirsch on Jewish vs. Pagan Priests. Yes, this is a TWO page article (as opposed to the usual one page article). Yes, this is on LAST week's parashah (Mikeitz) rather than this week's parashah (Vayigash). But when I saw this comment from Rav Hirsch, I simply NEEDED to write a piece about it, and this is what I ended up writing. -----This week's Torah content has b...2022-12-3010 minMachshavah LabDream Analysis in Halacha: Aruch ha'Shulchan and RambamHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!This Friday morning "Machshavah Lab" shiur for women (12/16/22) was something like a follow-up from last week's shiur on "The Meta-Halachic Implications of the Halachos of Fingernail Cutting." Although the topics of dreams, prophecy, and prophetic dreams are fraught with difficulty, they DO have an anchor in two halachic institutions: the strange "ritual" of Hatavas Chalom (interpreting a bad dream for the good) and Taanis Chalom (fasting in response to a nightmare). Today we examined both subjects as presented by the Aruch ha'Shulchan and the Rambam, with a...2022-12-161h 21Machshavah LabThe Meta-Halachic Implications of the Halachos of Fingernail CuttingHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!In today's Friday morning "Machshavah Lab" shiur for women (12/9/22), we took up an unusual and interesting topic: the halachos of fingernail cutting. "Halachos?" you say. Yes! According to the Rema in the Shulchan Aruch, we don't cut our fingernails in sequence, but instead, we cut them in a specific order - and if we violate this halacha, we are subject to danger (according to the sources). I was asked what the status is of such halachos, and that's what led to this shiur. -----מקורות:שולחן ערוך אורח חיים רס:אדרכי משה אורח חיים רמא...2022-12-091h 19
The Stoic JewB’Shem Hashem El Olam: Only God “Has Time” (Aurelius – Meditations 2:4) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Synopsis: Since I’m recording this during the week of Parashas Vayeira, which contains what the Rambam chose as the “crowning pasuk” for every book he ever wrote, I thought it would be appropriate to share my musings on that pasuk as it relates to Stoicism, especially since this happens to be a major theme in the book I’m currently reading: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, by Oliver Burkeman. Spoiler alert: if you think you have time, then I hope this episode convinces you that you...2022-11-0824 minMachshavah LabWhat I Learned About Jewish Identity and Survival from an Elder of the Crow Tribe and Rav HirschHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!The first shiur of this year's "Machshavah Lab" series for women was a unique one, in which I attempted to convey the biggest insight from my philosophical-anthropological journey to the Crow Reservation in Montana in August 2022. The crux of this insight derived from two sources: (1) my conversation with a Crow Elder, and (2) a commentary from Rav Hirsch, supplemented by ideas from the Sefer ha'Chinuch and R' Yochai Makbili. Although today's shiur deviates from my usual style (i.e. collaborative analysis of a text), I hope you find...2022-09-091h 26Machshavah LabRav Hirsch on Bad BiographiesHave any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 4-page article I wrote, entitled, Rav Hirsch on Bad Biographies, in which I compare Lawrence Kaplan's critique of Hillel Goldberg's Between Berlin and Slobodka to Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch's critique of Heinrich Graetz's History of the Jews, concluding with the question of whether I should continue reading Goldberg's book. Even if you're not interested in MY article, I highly recommend reading Rav Hirsch's critique, which I cite in full. It's one of the best reviews of anything I've ever...2022-08-1614 min
The Rough CutThe Book of Boba FettEditors – Jeff Seibenick, Andrew S. Eisen ACE, Dana E. Glauberman ACE, Dylan Firshein Editors Jeff Seibenick, Andrew S. Eisen ACE, Dylan Firshein and Dana E. Glauberman ACE got the band back together from Season One of THE MANDALORIAN to help tell the story of the legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett. THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT follows bounty hunter Boba Fett, from THE MANDALORIAN and the STAR WARS feature films, as he establishes himself as the new crime lord of Jabba the Hutt's former territory on the planet Tatooine. JEFF SEIBENICK In ad...2022-06-2252 min
Hey Preslie Podcast#64: Do the Next Right Thing with Matt O'KeefeMatt O'Keefe (@okeefmr) is the CEO of HWPO Training (Hard Work Pays Off). He's also the former president of Loud and Live Sports, an agent to some of the greatest athletes, and the right-hand man to 5x Fittest Man on Earth, Mat Fraser (@mathewfras). It's truly an honor to have him on the podcast! In this conversation we discuss:What led Matt to start CrossFit himself and get involved in the communityIf everyone at the top of the sport is working hard, what is the actual differentiator between the best and the rest? What informs Matt's le...2022-03-2959 min
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen248: Printmaking in Landscape Photography - A Panel ConversationWelcome to episode 248 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by three master printmakers, John Sexton, Joseph Holmes, and Michael Strickland for an engaging panel conversation on printmaking in landscape photography.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Why make prints at all?
Their personal approaches to printmaking and how they are different.
How their approaches to printmaking has changed their fieldcraft.
The creative process in printmaking.
And a lot more!
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreo...2022-01-171h 50The Tefilah PodcastTehilim 149: The Ultimate New Song (Part 4) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Tonight (12/21/21) in our Tehilim/Tefilah shiur we set out to finish the perek. The good news is that we made some nice progress, thanks to Rav Hirsch's commentary. The bad news is that we didn't finish. At least, not to my satisfaction. I feel like we're 90-95% of the way there, but it just feels like it lacks that "Yeah! THAT's it!" feeling. As of now, our plan is to move on to a new topic on Thursday ... unless Hashem "uncovers our eyes and shows us wonders"...2021-12-2244 minMachshavah LabVayechi: Yaakov Avinu Was Mummified ... But Did He Die?Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Tonight (12/15/21), in our aptly named "Chumash Exploration," we set out to understand the four pesukim (Bereishis 49:33 - 50:3) which describe the death and mummification of Yaakov Avinu. After learning a few approaches to the basic pshat and a nice little philosophical interpretation from Rav Hirsch, we moved to the famous midrash: "Yaakov Avinu didn't die." We explored a few different approaches but focused on that of the Abravanel, raising a number of methodology points along the way.----------מקורות:בראשית מט:לג - נ:גשד"ל - בראשית נ:ברב הירש - בראשית נ:בתלמוד בבלי - תענית דף ה עמוד ב עם פירוש מיוחס לרש"יאבן עזרא - הקדמה לאיכהשלטי הגיבורים - עבודה זרה דף ו עמוד א בדפי הרי"ף2021-12-161h 09
Is Paul Dano OK?Michael Hoffman's The Emperor's Club (2002)On the sixth episode of season 3, Matt and Daryl are joined by Screen Queenz founder, costume designer and academic, Chloë Leeson, to discuss the 2002 film, The Emperor's Club. This film stars Paul Dano, Kevin Kline, Emile Hirsch, Harris Yulin, Embeth Davidtz, Jesse Eisenberg, Caitlin O"Heaney and Patrick Dempsey. You can find Chloë on Twitter (@screenqueenz). Check out the website too! Please drop us a Five Star Review us at Apple Podcasts. Find us on Twitter and Instagram (@ispauldanook), and drop us an email at ispauldanook@gmail.com2021-12-131h 04The Stoic JewThree Stoic Divrei Torah on Parashas Vayigash (Epictetus – Enchiridion 7 & 1; Seneca – On the Shortness of Life) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Synopsis: Last night I gave a Chumash shiur on the brief and bizarre conversation between Yaakov Avinu and Paroh in Parashas Vayigash. Three of the interpretations we learned featured Stoic ideas: two from Shadal (one in the name of Rav Reggio and Gesenius, and the other in the name of his late son, Filosseno), and another from Rav Hirsch. I decided to repackage those three interpretations as today’s episode, and to release it on Thursday instead of Friday for the sake of those who are in Is...2021-12-0923 minThe Stoic JewRav Hirsch’s Stoic Take on Bli Neder (Seneca – Letter #13) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Synopsis: The first instance of a neder (vow) in the Torah in Parashas Vayeitzei, when Yaakov Avinu makes a neder upon waking up from his dream about the ladder. Rav Hirsch provides a beautiful exposition on the folly of making nedarim. Ironically, his comments contain far more Stoicism than the actual writings of the Stoics on this topic! This week's Torah content has been sponsored anonymously. May Hashem send a refuah shleimah to Margalit Esther bat Ettel and Noam Binyamin Refael ben Dina Nili.2021-11-1217 minThe Stoic JewRosh ha'Shanah 5782: Yom ha'Din in Light of Stoicism (Aurelius - Meditations 4:45) Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Synopsis: Since today is Erev Rosh ha’Shanah, I thought it would be useful to explore the difference between the concept of Yom ha’Din (Judgment Day) in Stoicism and in Judaism. We compare and contrast Aurelius’s comments about time and the universe with the picture of Yom ha’Din synthesized from the writings of Rav Hirsch, Meiri, Malbim, and the Abravanel. Although this episode is longer than most, I wanted to be sure to provide a complete framework for approaching the Yom ha’Din this year. 2021-09-0628 minThe Rough CutThe Mandalorian - Season TwoEditors - Jeff Seibenick, Andrew S. Eisen ACE, Adam Gerstel Editors Jeff Seibenick, Andrew S. Eisen ACE and Adam Gerstel (along with editor Dylan Firshein) joined "forces" to deliver a follow-up season to the Lucasfilm/Disney+ hit that surpassed even the highest expectations from the ardent fanbase. Using their now legendary virtual set technology, known as "the volume", the post team was completely integrated into the production process and could help craft and refine the storylines at a highly accelerated rate. JEFF SEIBENICK With a background rich in comedy tv editing...2021-06-2155 min
The NeverEnding Movie MarathonIndependence Day (1996) - Summer of '96You picked it! And we podcast it! This is the winner of our Summer of '96 bracket and thereby the ultimate blockbuster of that super season. Starring the unbeatable crew of Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Vivica A Fox, Judd Hirsch, Robert Loggia, and a bunch of alien invaders in gigantic spaceships with humongous lasers, this is a cable classic that is probably playing somewhere on TV right... it's Roland Emmerich's 'Independence Day' people! Also known as 'ID4' to us Hollywood insider types.The NeverEnding Movie Marathon is a weekly podcastic celebration of cinema. Dive...2021-06-161h 38