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Philadelphia RevealedThere is No AwayStories about the stuff we collect and what happens to it after we’re gone. Neil Benson was a photographer and salvage artist who believed that “trash is simply a failure of imagination.” When he died in 2023, Benson left behind a house filled floor-to-ceiling with his collections of typewriters, Hawaiian shirts and a jacket covered with hundreds of buttons. That jacket reminded storyteller Neil Bardhan of his father’s collection of political campaign buttons and childhood trips to antique stores and a motel-room flea market.
2024-08-0730 min
Talkin’ 2024 with Noah and29 - Talkin' Milwaukee w/ Neil Bardhan [07/14 - 07/20]3:20PM, 11/25 – We’re talkin’ about Milwaukee with comedian and breakfast sandwich expert Neil Bardhan. What body of water in the Mid-Atlantic region is filled with beer? Is Noah finally hitting a wall? Will we see responsible journalism covering the Republican National Convention? How long can we spend talking about houseboats?
This week’s Jersey Shore review from Olivia: Seaside Heights.
This is episode 29 of 53 recorded back-to-back at Sawubona Creativity Project in South Philly.
Creator/Host: Noah Max Levine (www.internetwebsiteofnoah.com)
Summer Co-Host: Olivia Kram (IG: @oliviakrampus)
Producer: Tom Hannigan (IG: @itstomha...2024-07-1128 min
MISSION Story Slam PodcastMISSION Story Slam Podcast - Dr. Neil BardhanDr. Neil Bardhan is Director of Applied Storytelling at First Person Arts, Executive Director of the Broad Street Review, and founder of Bardhan Consulting. Neil told a great story at MISSION Story Slam 8 (see below) and joined Michael Schweisheimer to discuss storytelling on the podcast.2024-06-2634 min
Blanketing CoversReview: What Is It Even? by Joshua Ray WalkerWe're joined by Neil Bardhan to play through the covers record What Is It Even? from rising country star Joshua Ray Walker.2024-05-221h 25
Most Universal“We Love Love Stories” w/ Neil BardhanON THIS EPISODE:
Dr. Neil Bardhan is many things: a science communicator, a turophile, a Phishhead, and a storyteller. As the Director of Applied Storytelling for First Person Arts, Neil understands what makes for a great story, and we talk about his story, specifically as it relates to enjoying and joining First Person Arts. First Person Arts’ very popular Story Slam them “Ex-Files” returns for it’s 14th year this Wednesday, on Valentine’s Day.
ABOUT MOST UNIVERSAL:
Most Universal is a podcast about the interconnectedness of idiosyncrasies.
Every week, I...2024-02-1239 min
Rotten TreasureReal Genius with Neil BardhanThis week Neil Bardhan returns for Real Genius! Do you and your friends measure bridges for a good time? Is that a bagel in your pants or are you just Sean Penn wandering onto a movie set? Does Kai need to be stopped?
“My lips are fine.” - Neil Bardhan
Be sure to subscribe to Neil's occasional newsletter about nostalgia, food, music, and more: https://buttondown.email/neilpbardhan He's on Instagram at @knilegram and you can see him in real life at First Person Arts events and performing with The N Crowd.
Go to l...2024-01-2953 min
uncommon good with pauli reeseDr. Neil Bardhan: Cut through the noise. Connect to another human. Build common ground.It's hard to hate someone whose story you know.
That's the resounding call of Neil Bardhan, the executive director of the Broad Street Review and the director of applied storytelling at First Person Arts.
Neil holds the Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences from the University Rochester.
CONTENT WARNING: death of a parent, COVID
We talk about: storytelling, the life skills people can learn from studying improv, the damage to human interaction caused by social media (and some of the silver linings), bereavement.
Check out the Broad Street Review: https://www.broadstreetreview.com [https://www.broadstreetreview.com/]
Check out...2023-07-2744 min
Fair Deal: An Improvised MediationThirst Is Everything (Neil Bardhan, Scott Hinners, Derrick Houck)Neil and Derrick dispute over the direction of their company. Scott pulls pranks.2023-07-1350 min
Cookbook ObscuraS01E04 - Neil Bardhan and the Quest of the Larkspur Lane SandwichesWelcome to the show that turns obscure recipes into awesome conversations, Cookbook Obscura! This week, the gang welcomes Neil Bardhan to embark on the Quest of the Larkspur Lane Sandwiches. In this one, we talk breakfast sandwiches, sharp cereal, and FRIENDS with our friend, Neil.Neil P. Bardhan is Philadelphia's leading expert on breakfast sandwiches. Neil works as the Director of Applied Storytelling at First Person Arts, where he also is a producer for the #US - Unique and Shared Experiences podcast. He serves as Executive Director at Broad Street Review.Since 2013, Neil has coached...2023-07-0745 minRotten TreasureThe Land Before Time III with Neil BardhanThis week, Neil Bardhan joins us for The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving. It’s like the first two movies, but more giving. Do you want spicy Dinosaur Kisses? Is Kai secretly one sixteen year old in a trench coat? Do you wanna be the new Host?
“It’s the worst Seinfeld episode I’ve ever seen” - Neil Bardhan
We join Neil in his encouragement to consider supporting the Natural Lands Preserve System in their efforts to to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors in...2023-06-051h 04
This Is Your AfterlifeEating Sandwiches and Reading on the Beach with Neil BardhanNeil Bardhan (First Person Arts, Broad Street Review) is a flaneur with a taste for life's simple pleasures. He tells me about the childhood difficulties that shaped this point of view.Content warning: medical trauma, standstill traffic, sandwiches, book management systems, the fancy French words for the kind of guy Neil is.Patreon supporters make This Is Your Afterlife possible and get full convos & bonus episodes. Become an Afterhead at patreon.com/davemaher. Follow Neil @knilegram on IG, and sign up for his delightful newsletter.Follow me @thisisdavemaher on Twitter and...2023-04-1246 min
uncommon good with pauli reeseTrailer: (un)common good things happen herehere it is! get this jawn in your ears! All these voices are distinctly Philly, distinctly brilliant, (un)commonly good.
featuring:
Anthony "Two-Touch" Veneziale, Freestyle Love Supreme
Liz G Schultz, civil rights attorney
Shane Claiborne, founder, The Simple Way and Raw Tools Philly
Michael "Gagz" Gagliardi, ultra runner and podcaster, "Running Times with Gagz"
Violet Little, Pastor of "The Welcome Church" and tiny housing advocate
Neil Bardhan, Improviser and Storyteller, First Person Arts
David Dylan Thomas, filmmaker and author, "Design for Cognitive Bias"
John Hanson, CEO, PATCO/Delaware River Port Authority
Michelle Ottey, Managing Director, CIC Philly
we talk with ordinary peop...2022-10-1303 min
Oh Honey... A True Cringe Podcast06: Shit-Guy's Core Beliefs – Neil BardhanCassandra & Jill meet Neil Bardhan at the crossroads of embarrassment & generosity to learn the teachings of Shit-Guy. Follow Neil on Twitter at: @NeilPBardhan Email us your stories at: theohhoneypodcast@gmail.com And follow us on Instagram at: truecringepod And follow us on Twitter at: @ohhoneypod2022-05-1050 min
Oh Honey... A True Cringe Podcast06: Shit-Guy's Core Beliefs – Neil BardhanCassandra & Jill meet Neil Bardhan at the crossroads of embarrassment & generosity to learn the teachings of Shit-Guy. Follow Neil on Twitter at: @NeilPBardhan Email us your stories at: theohhoneypodcast@gmail.com And follow us on Instagram at: truecringepod And follow us on Twitter at: @ohhoneypod2022-05-1050 min
"Lately, I've been thinking about..."Neil Bardhan - How Do I Work?In this episode I talk to storyteller, connector, and comedian Neil Bardhan about how we work from scheduling to values to measuring productivity to reducing anxiety and all of the things that a COVID-induced work from home environment forces us to think about. How do we manage ourselves when we have a fair amount of freedom? What does it mean for our jobs to be, to some extent, being ourselves? And why are salary negotiations a terrible way to begin a working relationship? All this and more.Books mentioned:Make Time by Jake...2022-05-0651 min
Amplify NursingAmplify Nursing: Neil Bardhan and Christina EskridgeOn this episode of the Amplify Nursing podcast, we talk with Dr. Neil Bardhan, Director of Applied Storytelling at First Person Arts, and Christina Eskridge, founder and Executive Director of Elevate Theatre Company. Dr. Bardhan is a science communication expert with a Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and he has been very involved in story slams across the country, including the Penn Nursing Story Slam. Dr. Bardhan is an expert on human communication, and his past work includes psycholinguistic research projects in The Netherlands and Germany, where he began combining science with storytelling principles. Christina re...2022-04-2243 min
MirandaAct Two Scene ThreeHal and Mei burst into the motel lobby and demand to know what’s going on. Miranda enters and is ready to go home. She leaves. Middle Miranda argues with the Man about Einstein’s relativity and reveals the truth about her situation, and then the Man meets his end. Grayson finally understands and accepts his mother.Previously: Hal and Mei finally admit that something weird is going on, and Miranda finally figures out how to get home.Content considerations: language, mental illnessFeaturing the voices of Grayson Emory, Drew Carroll, Annie Fang, Lisb...2022-04-0120 minMirandaAct Two Scene TwoIn their motel room, Hal has noticed that the water stain has turned into a familiar shape. Middle Miranda and the Man argue about Einstein’s relativity. Miranda appears and she suddenly figures out how she’s going to get home. Mei returns from her tryst with Grayson and she and Hal have a screaming match about how they treat each other, when they finally see what’s going on.Previously: Grayson begs his mother to help him change something about their circumstances. Young Grayson begs his mother not to come home again. Mei and Grayson hit it off...2022-04-0115 minMirandaAct One Scene FourHal and Mei discuss Hal’s behavior at dinner. Young Miranda’s body is overheating. Meanwhile, Hal notices that the water stain has gotten bigger. Mei leaves to go for a walk, and a mysterious Man enters the scene.Previously: After struggling to figure out how to get home, Miranda is joined by Hal and Mei and Grayson for dinner in the motel lobby. Young Miranda argues with her guidance counselor.Content considerations: language, mental illnessFeaturing the voices of Annie Fang, Drew Carroll, Meg Rumsey-Lasersohn, Simon Kiley, Neil Bardhan, Bryan Shoemaker, Sohrab Hagh...2022-04-0113 min
Feel Feelings with Danny and GeorgeNeil Bardhan Feels BlissNeil Bardhan is here to help us find our bliss in the final episode of year 2! Bliss can be found in so many places, and we get into all of them.2022-03-0756 min
Strategic Storytelling043 Business Storytelling: Introducing Your Audience To A New WorldAs you build a portfolio of business stories, business owners often come up against a challenge: you've got a story but the audience can't relate to the context. How do you get your audience involved in a story about an experience that feels unfamiiliar - even alien - to them? That's a daily challenge for Neil Bardhan, a Philadelphia-based business storytelling consultant. In this episode, you'll hear Neil's own story, which integrates his background in science, drama, and storytelling. In a case study of a recent project, Neil explains exactly how he coaches ordinary people to...2022-01-1833 minStrategic Storytelling043 Business Storytelling: Introducing Your Audience To A New WorldAs you build a portfolio of business stories, business owners often come up against a challenge: you've got a story but the audience can't relate to the context. How do you get your audience involved in a story about an experience that feels unfamiiliar - even alien - to them? That's a daily challenge for Neil Bardhan, a Philadelphia-based business storytelling consultant. In this episode, you'll hear Neil's own story, which integrates his background in science, drama, and storytelling. In a case study of a recent project, Neil explains exactly how he coaches ordinary people to...2022-01-1833 minFair Deal: An Improvised MediationBunches' Lunches (Neil Bardhan, Jabari Dortch, Tom Hannigan)A roadtrip goes sour for Jabari and Tom when a playlist goes unplayed. Neil teaches everyone about enneagrams.2021-12-1652 min
Broad Street Review, The PodcastBSR_S06E03 - Executive Director, Neil Bardhan ReturnsWanna get involved with Broad Street Review? Head on over to our website at www.broadstreetreview.com and click “Get involved” at the top. While you’re there, help keep us running and click “Donate” to find out how. Connect with us on social media, on Facebook and Twitter @broadstreetreview. Thank you for helping to keep the conversation going.2021-10-2800 min
PlaytestingTTRPG #15: Heistoween (ft. Neil Bardhan)Thank you to Danny for the submission! Also special thanks to Neil (@NeilPBardhan on Twitter) for coming on the show!In this episode, the team discusses nepotism, mugs, and frauding a fool frenchman from his fancy feast.Click here to submit your ttrpg ideas, guest application or find us on social media: linktr.ee/playtestingPlaytesting Discord: https://discord.gg/FXcWMckG7k2021-10-251h 29
The Hey Let Me Ask You Something PodcastHey! Let's Ask Ryan T. Barlow and Neil P. Bardhan - S02E01In this episode, Kristin and Ralph welcome humorist, host, and songwriter Ryan T. Barlow and Executive Driector, storyteller, and local sandwich expert Neil P. Bardhan to talk about what it means to find the joy in what you love, how to make time for the joyful things, and what makes it all worth it.Kristin’s WebsiteRalph’s WebsiteNeil’s TwitterMy Dinner with Ryaneil PT BardhanlowMean Wendy BandThe N Crowd2021-09-1054 minRotten TreasureElektra with Noah Levine and Michael Savitski
This week, Noah Levine (he/him) and Michael Savitski (he/him), hosts of Dying Message: The Detective Anime Mystery podcast join us to discuss Elektra. It's like Daredevil, but the enemies explode. How did Jim get typhoid? Is MouthMouthOut the opposite of assassin? How many different animals will we marry?
"I read a quote from Elektra and eventually we ended up back at Denny's again" - Noah Levine
"This movie is the Denny's of movies" - Michael Savitski
Be sure to check out Noah and Michael’s podcast, Dying Message: The Detective Anime Mystery Podcast
linktr.ee/DyingMessagePodcast
“Each week we watc...2021-09-031h 41
Electoral Dysfunction: QuarantinedThe Spider-Man VirusMove over Loki, Delta is the new variant in town! The Panel talks getting vaccinated, Rand Paul v Anthony Fauci, the January 6th Commission and Joe Rogan for some reason. Starring Robert George, Benari Poulten, Betty Smithsonian and host Tom Brennan. Featuring Neil P. Bardhan. Theme music by JoAnne Harris.
2021-07-251h 09Fair Deal: An Improvised MediationPanda Listserv (Neil Bardhan, Lali Gill, Dave Sucharski)A dinner party turns disastrous for Dave and Lali after a viral video is shown. Neil hints at his family code word.2021-07-0152 min
Things I'm Working On PodcastHow to Tell a Great StoryIn Season 2 Episode 7, I bring on a co-host, Abbie Ajayi, to chat with Neil Bardhan about how to tell a great story. Neil’s background in theater, science, and improv give him unique perspective on not only how to tell a great story, but the importance of telling a great story and how that ties to connecting with people around us. In this episode we discuss: Neil’s background in storytelling The parts of a story How to compose a story Building confidence in your storytelling How vulnerable to let...2021-05-191h 10
Breaking Mayberry84: Where Are The Other Five Points? (w/ Neil P. Bardhan)Funnyman and story guy Neil P. Bardhan stops by to talk about report cards and online dating. In Season 4, Episode 8, some bullshit happens with Opie's grades and we all get a lesson in how your loved ones can often overlook clear signs of depression! Fun shit!Neil on Twitter: Neil P. Bardhan (@NeilPBardhan) / TwitterNeil's Consulting Service: Bardhan ConsultingNeil Estate on YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UC-BByZjqEMavNiIQjJMy1ZAMarty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchneidRemarksDan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theluddsSUPPORT BREAKING MAYBERRY ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com...2021-05-121h 25Rotten TreasureRocky III with Sam Abrams and Joe TuzziThis week, guests Sam Abrams and Joe Tuzzi joins us to discuss the 3rd installment of the Rocky franchise. It’s like Rocky, but with Mr. T. Why did Johnny Cockstrong attack Joe? What is the line between whimsy and too whimsical? Do angels have Facebook?
"It was mostly offensive, but still fun." - Sam Abrams
"And the security guard just looked at us and goes 'you know you can't do that.' " - Joe Tuzzi
Sam Suggestions: check out the podcast Fair Deal: an Improvised Mediation. "Host Joe Wendrychowicz is joined by dif...2021-04-301h 50
Awkward Sex And The City with Natalie WallLets Make Some Moves with Neil BardhanThe fall of capitalism? What is a date? How do you go on dates? Online Dating? Missed connections, and Testing for covid like you test for STDs2020-11-111h 16
Dying Message: The Detective Anime Mystery Podcast014 - (Part 2) Murder in the Crooked House [Dying Message Challenge]We spoil one of the most unexpected endings of any mystery novel, and find out who will be crowned "Detective Champion" on Part 2 of Dying Message Challenge.
This is the gameshow/bookclub two-part spin-off conclusion you have been waiting for! It's an all out (and very courteous brawl) as we finally get some time to dive into all the secrets in this book.
Warning: We are utterly spoiling the ending of the murder mystery Murder in the Crooked House by Sojia Shimada. If you haven't listened to Part 1, you'll want to start there (It was episode 13 of the podcast).
Spin-off...2020-09-191h 18
Dying Message: The Detective Anime Mystery Podcast013 - (Part 1) Murder in the Crooked House [Dying Message Challenge]Is it a book club? Is it a game show? Our spin-off: Dying Message Challenge is a little bit of both!
Three contestants try to solve the murders in the novel Murder in the Crooked House before reading the end of the book. They'll earn additional points in a series of challenges posed by host Noah Max Levine, and compete for the title of "Detective Champion."
Part 1 spoils parts of the book -- but does not spoil the solution to the murders. If you enjoy our coverage of mystery anime, see what we can do with a Japanese mystery novel!
...2020-09-141h 23
Dying Message: The Detective Anime Mystery Podcast[Trailer] Dying Message Challenge: Murder in the Crooked HouseIntroducing the trailer for our competitive book club Dying Message Challenge: Murder in the Crooked House. Find out more about our upcoming experiment where we take the act of reading a book and turn it into a sick game.
Premiering right here on September 14th, 2020.
Hosted by Noah Max Levine with amateur sleuths Neil Bardhan, Kate Esposito, and Michael Savitski.
Dying Message Challenge cover art created by Myriam Bloom.
Music adapted from Face Punch by Jesse Spillane. (Creative Commons Attribution License).2020-09-0901 min
Kidflix with Ross WeismanParaNorman with Neil BardhanWarning: spooky stuff ahead! On today's episode, guest Neil Bardhan (@NeilPBardhan) and Ross (@MisterWeisman) discuss ParaNorman! The two also dig into memories of pre-pandemic public transportation, all the symbolism, and a gross tongue sequence.
Plus, social commentary!
Follow Kidflix on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @kidflixpod, and send us your recommendations or comments to kidflixpod@gmail.com!2020-08-1752 min
Dying Message: The Detective Anime Mystery Podcast005 - Detective Academy Q: 6 w/ Neil Bardhan [In Which Our Power Goes Out]We investigate Detective Academy Q Episode 6: The Perfect Thousand Witness Alibi along with mystery guest Neil Bardhan.
This is Neil's first ever anime episode, and he does his best to solve the mystery. Also, we answer our first audience e-mail question! Stay tuned after the credits to hear what happened when the power went out in the middle of recording...
Podcast cover art by Myriam Bloom.
Music excerpted from "Solve the Damn Mystery!" by Jesse Spillane.
Thank you to our mystery guest Neil Bardhan (@neilpbardhan on Twitter)!2020-07-1646 minElectoral Dysfunction: QuarantinedThe Tone Doesn't ChangeKate Moran (Witchcast Podcast) compares Donald Trump to Mean Girls, Ann Herberger (The Magnet) longs for the basic competence of George Bush during Katrina and Robert A George (The Daily News) reminds us that Murder She Wrote was the original Watchmen. Benari Poulten (The Nightly Show) defends Captain Crozier and our new Blogger at Large Victor Nolastname (Neil Bardhan) makes his debut!
Produced by Tom Brennan (Marvel Entertainment)
Edits by Ned Thorne
Music by JoAnne Harris
Art by Declan Shalvey & Jordie Bellaire)
2020-04-061h 04
Broad Street Review, The PodcastS03E18 - BSR Spotlight - Neil Bardhan, Executive DirectorOn today’s podcast, I talk to Neil Bardhan who steps into the role of
Executive Director. We talk about his educational background, improvisation
and storytelling and the goals set for the future of Broad Street Review.
Here is my interview with Executive Director, Neil Bardhan.2019-07-1000 min
Kidflix with Ross WeismanMerry Kidflix: The Blues Brothers with Neil BardhanWe’re closing out Merry Kidflix with an unconventional pic: the Blue Brothers. Guest Neil Bardhan (@NeilPBardhan) and Ross (@MisterWeisman) discuss the family New Years traditions they’ve ruined, depicting Nazis in media, and the old days of the Internet! Plus, Ross and Neil give their “Blue Years Resolutions.” Follow Kidflix on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @kidflixpod, and send us your recommendations or comments to kidflixpod@gmail.com!2018-12-3150 min
CommonspaceWokeWhat does it mean to be “woke?” Are YOU woke? And if you’re NOT aware … are you denying reality? Real stories from real people, about whether the truth hit in an instant or set in slowly.
Guests: Megan Hicks, Kitty Hailey, Carlos Roa, Cheyenne Barboza, Dr. Neil Bardhan, Matthew Thompson, Kendra Rosati
Photo: Johanna Austin
The post Woke appeared first on Commonspace.
2017-07-2855 min