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Directors NotesTHE ONLY GIRL IN THE ORCHESTRA: From Producer to Oscar Winning Director with Molly O’BrienThis episode marks the last of our Oscar winning short film director interviews and features Sarah chat with Molly O’Brien, who joined DN a couple weeks before the Academy Awards to take us inside her move from producer to director for her Netflix acquired documentary short The Only Girl in the Orchestra, which follows the trailblazing career of musician Orin O’Brien and her beloved double basses as the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic orchestra.[Watch/Read the full interview]
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Down to Birth#307 | When Labor Stalls: Recognizing and Resolving Dystocia with Midwife Molly O'Brien @biomechanics_for_birthSend us a textLabor dystocia, often labeled as "failure to progress," is the leading reason for cesarean birth in the United States. At its core, prolonged labor is frequently influenced by suboptimal fetal positioning, as well as the mother’s biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology. In this episode, we delve into the true causes of labor dystocia and explore how intentional movement and positioning—both during pregnancy and labor—can promote a smoother, more efficient birth.Our discussion covers:The definitions of labor dystocia and why there is no universal consensus;How fetal positioning impact...2025-03-1246 min
Rendering Unconscious Podcast: Psychoanalysis, Art, Occulture, PoliticsRU333: THE QUEERNESS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS WITH GEOFFREY HERVEY, MOLLY MERSON, SIMONE A. MEDINA POLORendering Unconscious Podcast is now at Substack! https://renderingunconscious.substack.com
RU333: GEOFFREY HERVEY, MOLLY MERSON & SIMONE A. MEDINA POLO ON THE QUEERNESS OF PSYCHOANALYSIS:
https://renderingunconscious.substack.com/p/ru333-geoffrey-hervey-molly-merson
Geoffrey Hervey, Molly Merson, and Simone A. Medina Polo are here to discuss their contributions to The Queerness of Psychoanalysis: From Freud and Lacan to Laplanche and Beyond (Routledge 2025) edited by Vanessa Sinclair, Elisabeth Punzi, and Myriam Sauer: https://amzn.to/3EMYbUg
Events to celebrate the book's release are happening!
Join Vanessa Sinclair, Myriam Sauer, and Elisabeth Punzi in Malmö, Sweden on Saturday, March 15th: https://fb.me/e...2025-02-211h 07
WIZM - La Crosse Talk InterviewsLa Crosse School Board candidate Molly Fuchs on science in schools, supporting teachersMolly Fuchs stopped in the WIZM studio to discuss why she's running for La Crosse School Board, as we discussed her priorities, including emphasizing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in the district, her feelings on the elementary school plan, supporting teachers, cellphones in classrooms and school meals. You can read more about Fuchs here. Fuchs is one of six candidates running for school board, though seven are on the ballot. Sam Morris has dropped out of the race. The final primary voting day is Tuesday, when six candidates will move on. ...2025-02-1421 min
Next Best Picture PodcastInterview With The "The Only Girl In The Orchestra" Director Molly O'Brien"The Only Girl In The Orchestra" is a short documentary film directed by Molly O'Brien that had its world premiere at DOC NYC in SHORTS: SHE STORIES section and was released globally on Netflix before the end of the year. The film follows Molly's aunt, Orin O'Brien, a trailblazing double bassist who became the New York Philharmonic's first female musician in 1966, hired by Leonard Bernstein. Now 87 and recently retired, she reflects on her remarkable career, valuing a quiet, supportive role for loved ones and students. O'Brien was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about her work on...2025-02-1322 min
Doc Talk: A Deadline and Nō Studios PodcastOscar-Nominated Filmmakers Smriti Mundhra And Molly O'BrienI Am Ready, Warden director Smriti Mundhra and The Only Girl in the Orchestra director Molly O'Brien join us to talk about their Oscar-nominated short documentaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-02-1157 min
Documentary of the Week'The Only Girl in the Orchestra' profiles Orin O'Brien'The Only Girl in the Orchestra' profiles Orin O'Brien, the first female musician hired full-time by the New York Philharmonic in the 1960s. The film, directed by Orin's niece Molly O'Brien, is one of 15 short documentaries selected to contend for the Oscar nominations.
2025-01-1701 min
Cooperatively SpeakingUsing Technology to Support Your Supplier Diversity InitiativeE&I Host: Titus Martin, Executive Director, Supplier Diversity Guest: Molly O'Brien, Senior Sales Executive, Supplier.ioHow can technology unlock the full potential of supplier diversity programs? In this episode of Cooperatively Speaking, Titus Martin dives into this question with Molly O’Brien, Senior Account Executive at Supplier.io. Together, they explore how accurate data serves as the backbone of successful initiatives, empowering organizations to uncover diverse suppliers, monitor their impact, and craft reports that resonate with stakeholders. From leveraging innovative tools to practical tips for using diversity data in storytelling, th...2025-01-1317 min
Top Docs: Award-Winning Documentary Filmmakers"The Only Girl in the Orchestra" with Molly O’BrienThe first thing you should know about double bassist Orin O’Brien is that she doesn’t think she’s anything special. The second thing you should know — as director Molly O’Brien’s thoroughly endearing Oscar-shortlisted documentary short “The Only Girl in the Orchestra” makes perfectly clear — is that Orin O’Brien is very special, indeed. The first female musician hired full time by the New York Philharmonic in 1966, Orin has gone on to have a brilliant and unparalleled 55-year career playing the double bass in the Philharmonic.
Molly joins Ken on the pod to talk about this rema...2025-01-0626 min
Based in FactEpisode 16 - TX v. Robert Leslie Roberson, III: Ignoring the Facts Doesn't Change ThemIn Episode 16, Representative-elect Mitch Little of Texas House District 65 joined Lisa O'Brien to talk about State of Texas v. Robert Leslie Roberson, III. Since 2016, Roberson's post-conviction attorneys and advocates, who were recently joined by Texas legislators, have engaged in a campaign of disinformation with the courts and the public in which they claim that Roberson’s conviction rests on a diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma. Legislators issued a last-minute subpoena commanding Roberson’s appearance before their committee on October 21, 2024 and, with a last minute stay granted by the Texas Supreme Court, they were able to prevent his sen...2024-12-282h 05
What the heck with Richard DweckMolly O'BrienMollie O'Brien part 12024-12-1434 minWhat the heck with Richard DweckMolly O'Brien part 2Molly O'Brien part 22024-12-1440 min
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastTimothy O’Brien & Molly ReddenBloomberg Opinion’s Timothy O’Brien details what to expect from the next Trump administration. ProPublica’s Molly Redden examines how Trump plans to take powers from Congress to reshape the federal government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-12-0542 min
Nonsense in the Chaos#22 A Labour of Love; Molly O'Brien and the Power of ChildbirthMolly O’Brien is an old friend of mine and an incredible and highly experienced midwife. Molly has more than 20 years of clinical practice experience and has attended over a thousand births. She’s also a hypnobirth and birth preparation teacher, an associate university lecturer, has created courses for midwives, campaigned for midwife led birth units and has been a passionate student and enabler of normal physiological birth. Her favourite work was in the home environment and in a Midwife Led Birth Unit. It’s allowed her to attend hundreds of undisturbed physiological births and this has given h...2024-11-291h 07
Wear Many HatsEp 321 // Molly Mary O'BrienMolly Mary O'Brien is a Writer and Video Editor.
Molly writes for her music blog, I Enjoy Music, a newsletter called The Molly Zone, and co-hosts and co-produces the podcast, And Introducing: a "podcast about words about music."
Molly's Tweets landed on my page and it was where she went to a party/show in LA and had a 'live-blog' booth where she interviewed musicians and talked to people about music.
Molly said it was so much fun, she's mad she didn't think of it sooner. Isn't that with all our projects?
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Pop PantheonLive! Katy Perry's 143, Lady Gaga's Harlequin & The Millennial Diva Conundrum (with Molly Lambert, Molly Mary O'Brien, Jaelani Turner-Williams & Mikael Wood) (Patreon Preview)In a preview of this week's Pop Pantheon: All Access episode, last night live in Los Angeles, DJ Louie gathered with HeidiWorld's Molly Lambert, And Introducing's Molly Mary O'Brien, The Los Angeles Times' Mikael Wood & writer Jaelani Tuner-Williams to break down Katy Perry's new record 143, Lady Gaga's new record Harlequin and just how these two superlative millennial divas are navigating the awkward period of their careers between trend-setter and legacy act.To hear the rest of the this episode plus receive weekly bonus episodes of Pop Pantheon, gain access to our Discord channel and so much more...2024-10-0113 min
Cracking Open with Molly CarrollHow a Near-Death Experience Transformed Michael O'Brien's LifeWe often hear mantras urging us to “be in the present moment” or “appreciate what you have because it could all be gone tomorrow". While a part of us knows this to be true, we can still find ourselves stuck, focused on checking off our to-do lists, and laboring on the treadmill of work, believing that more money will lead to greater happiness.In chasing this false sense of happiness, we often lose sight of what truly matters—our relationships, dreams, and purpose in life. This week, Michael O’Brien joins us on the Cracking Open podca...2024-09-261h 12
Traveling with AAATop 5 Tips for Being a Respectful Traveler, with Molly O’BrienWhen you travel, you’re experiencing a new place as a visitor. You’re exploring villages, towns, and cities that others call home. Following the Golden Rule is one way to ensure you’re being a respectful traveler. But there are even more ways to boost your savvy-traveler ranking so you can navigate the unfamiliar like a pro. Today, Angie Orth is back with Molly O’Brien, an experienced travel writer who knows a thing or two about traveling courteously. She’s written for Travel + Leis...2024-09-2612 minTraveling with AAAHow to Be a Respectful Traveler, with Molly O’BrienTravel isn’t what it used to be. Flights, hotels, and experiences have become more accessible, and there are a growing number of people exploring the world, choosing to make travel a priority in their lives. As travel has become more affordable around the globe, people are packing their bags and joining that security line at the airport, which can lead to longer wait times, more crowded flights, and busier destinations.Not only does that put stress on the most sought-after places in the travel circuit, but it can mak...2024-09-1927 min
Subspace Radio: a Star Trek podcastEpisode 63: Kids (PRO 2×16-20)Kev and Rob farewell the newly-formed Prodigy crew in episodes 16-20 of season two, then take the opportunity to revisit past instances of children in Star Trek, both stories about children including "Miri" (TOS), "And the Children Shall Lead" (TOS), and "When the Bough Breaks" (TNG), as well as fully-formed characters who are kids including Wesley Crusher, Jake Sisko, Nog, Alexander Rozhenko, Molly O'Brien, Naomi Wildman and Icheb. Finally, they look ahead briefly to the upcoming Starfleet Academy series.PRO 2×16 Acension, Part IIPRO 2×17 BrinkPRO 2×18 Touch of GreyPRO 2×19 Ouroboros, Part...2024-09-011h 09
Big Muddy MayhemEpisode 38, Molly Watson and Cowboy Ray GreenJanet talks about the murder of Molly Watson and how her fiance lived a double life and then Tracey tells the story of Cowboy Ray Green and how he was betrayed by a woman. Join Tracey and Janet as they share these amazing stories from the Midwest and Central US and become our Muddy Buddies! Merch is at https://bigmuddymayhem.creator-spring.com/ You can email us any suggestions for ideas at: bigmuddymayhem@gmail.com You can also join our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/big.muddy.mayhem.podcast/ J...2024-07-171h 03
Pop PantheonPINK (with Molly Mary O'Brien)Molly Mary O’Brien returns to Pop Pantheon to unpack the unlikely longevity of Pink. Louie and Molly chart Pink’s emergence in Philadelphia clubs as a teenager through to her brief girl group career and her pop debut as a blue-eyed R&B product at the turn of the millennium with 2000’s Can’t Take Me Home. From there they discuss “Lady Marmalade,” Pink’s rocker image overhaul with 2001’s Linda Perry-assisted juggernaut Missundaztood, 2006’s hit-filled I’m Not Dead and 2008’s Funhouse, which brought her reincarnation as pop’s greatest circus performer. Then they unpack her mid-career hits, from “Raise Your G...2024-05-301h 51
Overcoming Our Identity19. Living in Full Spectrum: Bringing The Color Back From A Life That No Longer Serves You | with Molly O'BrienAre you living a life that feels empty and out of alignment? Almost grey and void of any color or vibrancy? Have you been wanting to take steps to improve your life but fear keeps getting in the way? Today's guest is going to share her raw and honest truth when it came to her life in 2022 and how she completely reinvented her life and found the color again. Molly O'Brien is now a business coach that helps female coaches master marketing and build a MAGNETIC BRAND that attracts soulmate clients. It wasn't that long ago though t...2024-05-241h 02
Based in FactSeason 3, Episode 1 - UpdatesWelcome to Season 3 of Based in Fact: A True Crime Podcast with your hosts, Lisa O’Brien and Kyle Evans. In Episode 1, Updates, Kyle and Lisa talked about the new developments in cases covered in Seasons 1 and 2, including TX v. Rodney Reed, OK v. Richard Glossip, TX v. Melissa Lucio and NC v. Molly Martens Corbett and Thomas Martens. They also looked ahead to some of the cases they'll talk about in Season 3.2024-05-101h 51
Big Muddy MayhemEpisode 29, Theora Hix and James Snook and Margaret "Molly" BrownTracey shares the story of the relationship between Theora Hix and James Snook and her murder and then Janet tells the story of the Unsinkable Molly Brown and how she had an amazing life. Join Tracey and Janet as they share these amazing stories from the Midwest and Central US and become our Muddy Buddies! Merch is at https://bigmuddymayhem.creator-spring.com/ You can email us any suggestions for ideas at: bigmuddymayhem@gmail.com You can also join our Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/big.muddy.mayhem.podcast/ J...2024-05-081h 07
Me, You, & Who?! Creating happy families via egg donation and surrogacyNIAW Special- Who? Molly O'Brien, Esq.Molly O'Brien, an attorney specializing in art law, shares her journey into the field of surrogacy and egg donation. With grace and compassion, she narrates how her prior experiences in the industry inspired her to pursue a law degree, becoming a passionate advocate for the rights of parents, surrogates, and donors alike. Molly discusses the importance of ethical practices in the surrogacy and egg donation industry and highlights the work of SEEDS (Society of Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy) in setting standards for agencies and industry professionals. She eloquently addresses the ongoing legal landscape, advocating for sustained efforts...2024-04-2541 min
The Tracy Donegan PodcastFreedom to Move in Labor Helps Your Baby Move Through the Pelvis - A Conversation with Molly O'BrienIn this conversation, midwife Molly O'Brien discusses the importance of understanding the biomechanics of birth and how it can optimize positioning and labor for mothers. They also touch on the challenges faced by midwives in a medicalized birth system and the need for more physiological birth options. The conversation highlights the need for birth education that focuses on movement, trust in the body, and informed decision-making. The key takeaways include the importance of freedom to move during labor, the need for evidence-based birth education, and the power of saying no to interventions. In this conversation, Tracy Donegan and Molly O'Brien...2024-04-1955 min
Fox Force Five PodcastSummer holiday bargains, Fallout, Viola Liuzzo, Peggy and Molly, and KneecapLooking to bag yourself a cheap summer holiday - we've got all the tips for you. Nicola's TV tip this week is for Fallout, video game-based post apocalyptic goodness. Out Fox of the Week this week is civil rights campaigner Viola Liuzzo.Our follow this week is 100% wholesome - it's for @Peggyandmolly on a variety of social media.Finally, out music news is about Knee Caps new single. These guys are smashing it - and more power to them.Thanks for listening! x Hosted on Acast. See...2024-04-1832 min
Is My Child A Monster? A Parenting Therapy PodcastMolly & Alastair Part 3 of 4: When your Co-Parent Steps in to HelpToday’s episode is the third session with Molly and Alastair where things take a turn inward. Molly and Alastair first contacted Leslie to get help with their two daughters, 8 year old Elizabeth and 4 year old Catherine but in the process began to face their own struggles with their belief systems and expectations. In addition, in this session Molly and Alastair face the complexities of family communication and interactions. This episode throws a spotlight on the delicate dance of respecting different parenting styles. Leslie shares strategies to increase effective communication in their relationship. In this heart-to-heart conversation you are boun...2024-04-0932 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 59: Catching Up with SEEDS President, Molly O'Brien, Esq.Send us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with current SEEDS President and International Fertility Law Group partner Molly O'Brien, Esq. Listen as they discuss:How Molly plans to implement change in the surrogacy industry with her new role as the President of SEEDS.How Molly's job in film production led her to starting law school.What a "worst case scenario" can look like during the legal process. Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, Yo...2024-02-1531 min
IVF DADDIES17) HOW TO MAKE EGG DONOR CONTRACTS EXPLAINED BY USA ATTORNEY MOLLY O'BRIENIn this episode, we interviews Molly O'Brien, a renowned egg donor and surrogacy lawyer. Molly explains the importance of having a lawyer in the IVF process and how they provide independent guidance to intended parents. The conversation then delves into the importance of contracts through the egg donation process, including choosing a donor, setting up a trust account, and the medical and psychological screening of the donor. The legal aspects of egg donation contracts are discussed, highlighting the rights and ownership of eggs. The different types of contracts, such as anonymous, semi-open, and open, are explored, along with the...2024-02-1413 min
Shaping OpinionEncore: The Story of Fallen Police Officer Drew BarrCayce, South Carolina Police Chief Chris Cowan joins Tim to talk about something both of us wished we didn’t have to talk about. He tells the story of the recent and tragic loss of one of his officers who was shot and killed while responding to a call. He tells the story of and pays tribute to Officer Drew Barr. In the process, he tells the story of the risks and sacrifices police officers take every day to ‘protect and serve.’ This episode was originally released May 16, 2022.https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Drew_Barr_End_of_Watch_auphoni...2024-02-0550 min
Contrabass ConversationsThe Only Girl in the OrchestraIn this episode, we delve into The Only Girl in the Orchestra, a new documentary directed by Molly O’Brien about the life and career of trailblazer Orin O’Brien, the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic. Despite the spotlight her unique position brought, Orin always preferred playing a supporting role to her family, students, friends, and colleagues. Jason and Molly are joined by editor Monique Zavistovski to discuss this remarkable profile of one of the double bassist’s major figures. Watch the documentary on Netflix. Learn more about this documentary on their website...2024-02-0126 min
Pop PantheonDEMI LOVATO (with Molly Mary O'Brien)Host of the And Introducing podcast Molly Mary O'Brien returns to Pop Pantheon to discuss the often harrowing and sometimes triumphant life and career of Demi Lovato. Molly and Louie unpack Demi’s squeaky clean debut on Barney at 10 and her induction into the Disney machine, from her starring role in Camp Rock to her Hollywood Records efforts, including 2008’s well-made but anodyne Don’t Forget and 2009’s Kidz-Bop-Kelly-Clarkson Here We Go Again. Then they discuss Demi’s very public personal struggles starting in the early 2010s and their impact on albums like 2011’s dance-oriented Unbroken, 2013’s synthpop-noddi...2024-01-112h 00Pop PantheonHow Has Lady Gaga's Chromatica Held Up? (with Matthew Perpetua & Molly Mary O'Brien) (Patreon Rerun)Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! In a rerun of an episode from Pop Pantheon: All Access published back in May, Fluxblog's Matthew Perpetua & host of the And Introducing podcast Molly Mary O'Brien join DJ Louie to look back on three years of Chromatica: How they absorbed it when it dropped in the context of May 2020, how it sounds to them now, what's happening aesthetically and thematically on the songs, where it stacks up against in Gaga's catalog and what it says about her status in the pop firmament of the 2020s.To hear more bonus co...2023-12-281h 01
Woman's HourAI and child sexual abuse, Alex O’Brien, Molly Manning WalkerAs the Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit starts at Bletchley Park today, we look at the growing issue of AI generated child sexual abuse imagery. Jessica Creighton speaks to Emma Hardy from the Internet Watch Foundation and to Professor Gina Neff, Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at Cambridge University. Science writer and poker player Alex O’Brien explores how the game's rules and strategies could help us to navigate the world, in her new book The Truth Detective. She joins Jessica in the studio.A recent report from the Royal College of...2023-11-0157 min
Happier At Work®179: Exploring Flexibility and Personal Preferences with Molly Johnson-JonesHow do you make flexibility work for you? In today’s episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien is joined by Molly Johnson-Jones, founder of Flexa. Molly shares her experiences and thoughts on the topic of flexibility at work, a subject that has been gaining momentum and transforming the way we approach work-life balance. Molly's take on flexibility revolves around the idea of setting boundaries and finding the perfect balance between work and personal life. She highlighted the importance of creating a flexible work environment that allows individuals to thrive by adapting their schedu...2023-10-2747 min
The MamasteFit Podcast34: Birth Biomechanics with midwife, Molly O'BrienIn this episode, Gina sits down with Molly O'Brien, a midwife with over 25 years of experience. Molly is also an associate university lecturer, who created and currently teaches courses on biomechanics for birth for midwives and other births related professionals and their associates. Molly educates us on how the birth work model got to be so medicalized, why it’s outdated, and what we should know about the pelvis and birth. We are really excited for you to hear this conversation all about how the pelvis moves and opens, how you can optimize that during your pregnancy, and all ab...2023-10-2446 min
The Soap Box PodcastEpisode 15: What not to do as a business owner when tragedy strikesI’m recording this in the week that Hamas terrorists launched a horrendous attack on Israeli civilians. And then the Israeli government retaliated against civilians in Gaza. But, as the horrendous situation unfolds on the ground, a familiar story is playing out online. Statements, condemnations, calls to support, arguments, confusion, hate, prejudice. I am not a geo-political expert. I have a rudimentary understanding of the history and context of the Israeli-Palestinian situation. I have many half-formed thoughts on oppression, terrorism, and global powers. But I also have...2023-10-1213 min
Heart to HeartEp.11- Molly O'Brien- Life SecretsMolly started an online fitness business in 2020, and after 2 years of hustling to hit some pretty impressive numbers, she burned the entire business down without a backup plan because she felt exhausted, inauthentic and out of alignment and knew that there had to be a better way. Molly spent a year and over $60K learning how to build her own truly aligned business from the ground up; in the process she discovered her most authentic and aligned business vision and calling - helping other female health & fitness entrepreneurs to FIND THEIR PASSION, build deeply aligned businesses that feel good t...2023-09-201h 17
Cold Waves of Comfort2.4 Rolling Corpse Pathetique // Molly O'BrienEpisode 2.4 - Rolling Corpse PathetiqueTracks Featured:Ruined PianoYou & YoursBallastOblastMan Godiva & the Rolling CorpseSkinny Soul StealingHowlIn the Second part, Molly O'Brien (Da Music Enjoyer, host of And Introducing and Infinite Cast) reacts to the new record and talks baby shoes, British actors, and the Firm. Shortly after recording, Molly and her husband Chris wrapped up their podcast Infinite Cast, and launched new episodes of their podcast about music/words, Molly can be...2023-09-081h 56
Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms17 | Transition Survival Series Part 3: Living Independently, A Chat With Molly Denny, Ph.D.17 | Transition Survival Series Part 3: Living Independently, A Chat With Molly Denny, Ph. D.
If you have a loved one with a disability and have wondered if they are ever going to be able to live independently and have their own life separate from their parents, this episode is for you. I sit down with Molly Denny, Ph.D., the Director of Community Life at Daymark Living in Waxahachie, TX. We talk about what it's like transitioning our loved ones with physical and intellectual disabilities into a full and thriving adult life that provides the...2023-08-2247 min
Pop PantheonGWEN STEFANI PART 1: NO DOUBT (with Molly Mary O'Brien)And Introducing host Molly Mary O’Brien joins the show for part one of a double-header on Gwen Stefani! This week, Molly and Louie discuss No Doubt, a local SoCal ska band that improbably morphed into one of the world’s biggest pop rock bands and then served as a launching pad Gwen’s solo career as one of the important big-tent dance pop stars of her generation. The two dig into what made Gwen a inevitable superstar even before she took her place as the band’s front-woman, No Doubt’s feel-good, goofy early tunes, the monster pop hooks and...2023-07-271h 52
Based in FactEpisode 5 - State of North Carolina v. Molly Martens Corbett and Thomas Martens: Selfishness, Not Self-DefenseIn Episode 5, Lisa and Kyle look at the case of State of North Carolina v. Molly Martens Corbett and Thomas Michael Martens. Martens, a former FBI agent, and his daughter are awaiting re-trial for murder in North Carolina. In the early morning hours of August 2, 2015, Molly's husband, Jason Corbett was beaten to death with a paver wielded by his wife and a child's bat wielded by his father-in-law, Martens. Their self-defense claims were quickly rejected by investigators, who presented the case to a grand jury that indicted the pair for 2nd Degree Murder and Voluntary Manslaughter. Kyle and Lisa...2023-06-042h 33Pop PantheonHow Has Lady Gaga's Chromatica Held Up? (with Matthew Perpetua & Molly Mary O'Brien) (Patreon Preview)In a preview of this week's episode of Pop Pantheon: All Access, Fluxblog's Matthew Perpetua & host of the And Introducing podcast Molly Mary O'Brien join DJ Louie to look back on three years of Chromatica: How they absorbed it when it dropped in the context of May 2020, how it sounds to them now, what's happening aesthetically and thematically on the songs, where it stacks up against in Gaga's catalog and what it says about her status in the pop firmament of the 2020s.To hear the rest of the episode, plus gain access to all our bonus...2023-05-1512 min
Indieheads Podcast220: Gotta Get That 2: Party Rock Is In The House Tonight (ft. Molly O’Brien, Reanna Cruz, listenupnerds, Barely March)
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On this episode, Matty once again hosts America’s favorite gameshow: Gotta Get That! This time around, our competitors are forced to talk about “Party Rock Anthem” for 2 hours straight. Your contestants this episode are previous co-winner Rose, Jackie and AJ, and special guests Molly O’Brien (And Introducing, The Alternative), Reanna Cruz (Switched on Pop), Jay aka listenupnerds and Barely March. Let the games begin.
Listen to And Introducing: https://soundcloud.com/and-in...2023-03-1400 min
Gear, Gadgets and GizmosBreaking Barriers: How Molly's Using Tech to Hear and See the World DifferentlyThis episode features Molly O'Brien, a Senior Research and Insight Advisor at Activity Alliance, a charity that promotes disability-inclusive sports and activities. Molly has hearing and visual impairments. She has first-class degrees in sociology and research methods. She is a qualified yoga teacher and a ballet dancer and enjoys outdoor activities. Molly's impairments mean that she uses a range of devices; hearing aids, portable microphones, magnification technology, and tactile watches, all designed to make her life easier. She's particularly excited about the Bluetooth technology on her new hearing aids, which means s...2023-03-0228 min
This Week in Startups$NFLX earnings, Reed Hastings steps down, Google's 6% RIF & Ok Boomer with Mike O'Brien | E1662Molly and Jason tackle Netflix's stellar fourth-quarter earnings and the news that Reed Hastings is stepping down as CEO. (1:55) Plus, they delve into Google's announcement to lay off 6% of its workforce (17:00), and the former MySpace founders raised a $32M Seed round for their new gaming startup PLAI. (28:55) Lastly, Producer Rachel is back with another segment of Ok Boomer with Mike O'Brien! (36:47)
(0:00) M+J kick off the show
(1:55) Netflix earnings + Reed Hastings steps down as CEO
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2023-01-2057 min
Gardens, weeds and wordsFlower & Story. With Milli ProustA blend of slow radio, gardening advice and conversation, and readings from the best garden and wildlife writing. These notes may contain affiliate links. Garden soundtrack Winter bringing new and rare experiences – December snow in Kent, and recording the audio version of my new book. Reading from To stand and stare 2:10 Read by Andrew Timothy O'Brien To stand and stare: how to garden while doing next to nothing, by Andrew Timothy O'Brien. DK Life, 2023. https://geni.us/Qs2d 04:35 An introduction to From Seed to Bloom: a year of growing and designing with seasonal flowers, by Milli Proust. Quadrille, 2022 https://amzn.to/3hGlcN...2022-12-1758 min
At Your CervixIs there such a thing as an optimal birth? Changing the conversation with Molly O'BrienIn this episode Midwife Molly O'Brien joins Emma and Grainne to discuss childbirth. Molly has seen many women and birthing people suffer long and difficult births which led her to explore physiology and the biomechanics of human movement and apply it to the birthing process. She discusses the disruptors of the physiological birthing process and how women and birthing people can optimise the birth process. This is a great episode for anyone that works with pregnant women, is pregnant or has a pregnant friend or relative.
To find out more about Molly and her co...2022-11-2054 min