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Gals FC Dream Teams PodcastGal #29: Charlotte Lynch - 'Give them their flowers before it's too late'This week we welcome Charlotte Lynch to the Gals FC Dream Teams podcast, a footballer and TV presenter who brings energy and joy to everything she does. Most recently Charlotte played for Leighton Orient Women, and she is also gearing up for her exciting new role on CBeebies' Football Fantastics alongside England legend Jill Scott.Charlotte shares her Dream Team of incredible women who've shaped her journey – from TV presenting inspiration Gabby Logan to her mum Jenny, who fought to get Charlotte on her first ever football team, even though they were only ac...2025-07-0259 min
The Overnightscape UndergroundTape Land 183 – Hemisinister Review from OsoaWeek (1994–2002) [released 4/27/25]
3:30:55 – Welcome to Tape Land! On each episode, I’ll present the audio of a cassette tape or historic material from my personal archives.
Hemisinister Review from OsoaWeek, by Frank Edward Nora, 1994–2002, recorded 4/26/25
Before Onsug Radio, my main creative outlet was OsoaWeek, “the weekly ezine of Obliviana Super Occult Amusement (Osoa)”, which I published online from 1994 to 2003. It contained numerous features, one of which, Hemisinister Review, presented reviews of a wide variety of things.
While much of OsoaWeek is a puzzling, self-indulgent mess, I always thought the reviews were a great snapshop of those times. I’ve...2025-04-273h 30
Future Learning Design PodcastCelebrating 5 years of the Future Learning Design podcast!This week, we are celebrating 5 years and 193 episodes since going live with Episode 1 in April 2020!You can hear Tim's reflections, as well as clips from previous episodes with Marie Battiste (Ep154), Nora Bateson (Ep116), Roland Kupers (Ep 185), Wakanyi Hoffman (Ep 157), Carl Mika (Ep179), Nolita Mvunelo & Matias Lara (Ep190), Zineb Mouhyi (Ep184) and Zoe Weil (Ep171).Please share your own thoughts and reflections on the podcast guests, topics and future possibilities here: https://forms.gle/4nNEcw3QEopjf1W98Thanks so much for being a great supporter of the podcast... and here's to the next 5...2025-04-2717 min
So, Life Wants You DeadCarolina Barlow on Deepening Empathy and Making it FunnyIn this episode, Nora speaks to writer and producer Carolina Barlow about her life-altering car accident at the age of 28. Nora and Carolina discuss the commonalities in what they've been through, the role of humour in recovering from her accident, and the depth of empathy gained through having a "before and after," whether that's an accident, illness, or loss. Carolina also talks about the importance of radical care in society and how much easier it was for her to write about what happened with some distance.Carolina's SubstackArtwork by Ronaé FagonF...2025-02-211h 08
So, Life Wants You DeadGeorgia Fenwick on Sobriety and CreativityIn this episode, Nora speaks to Georgia Fenwick, an entrepreneur, writer, and mother who got sober at 22. We discuss how Georgia got sober, the impact it has had on her creativity, the challenges she faced in shutting down her creative side as she focused on being functional, and what has helped her reconnect with her full self. We also talk about motherhood, her business and her thoughts on the concept of home.Find Georgia's work here.Find Papo's Bagels here.Artwork by Ronaé FagonFollow us on socials:2025-02-1455 min
So, Life Wants You DeadDaisy Friedman on Tradition, Filmmaking and EmbodimentIn this episode, Nora speaks to Daisy Friedman, a writer, director, and multi-organ transplant recipient. We talk about Daisy’s story: she received critical transplants as a child which led to her current work as a filmmaker exploring themes of tradition, intimacy, embodiment, and disability. We discuss the complexities of chronic illness, societal perceptions of disabled bodies, and the empowerment found in creative expression. Daisy talks about her latest short film, Unholy, and how personal experiences shape her work. The episode also touches on the importance of community and the role of art in navigating and articulating the...2025-02-0752 min
Little GiftsAll Roads Lead to Magdalene; Episode 14 Rerelease! Magdalene's Here to Break Our Hearts Wide Open, in conversation with Dr. Kayleen AsboWe’re busy AHHH, so we’re rereleasing on of our favorite episodes :) In this weeks introduction Savanna shares the poem On Goddess by Nora Logan who is an artist and poet and the host of the podcast So Life Wants You Dead. You can find her on instagram @noraelogan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Episode 14 description: This week we have Dr. Kayleen Asbo with us! Kayleen...2024-12-091h 11
So, Life Wants You DeadAshley Eakin on Filmmaking, Representation and Creative TriumphsIn this episode. Nora speaks to writer and director Ashley Eakin. Ashley has directed projects for Disney+, Apple TV+ and Netflix. Her AFI Directing Workshop for Women short film Single, won the 2020 SXSW Special Jury Recognition Award and is being developed into a TV show with FX. Eakin discusses her experiences growing up with Maffucci syndrome, a rare bone disease, and how it has influenced her career in filmmaking. They talk about overcoming internalized ableism, the need for authentic representation of disabled people in media, and the importance of uplifting disabled creatives.Website: www.ashleyeakin.com...2024-10-011h 01
Mother of the Sword PodcastIntimacy with body and death: destruction as a catalyst for creativity w Nora LoganIn today’s episode we speak with Nora Logan, a long time friend who is a writer, healer and host of the podcast ‘So Life Wants You Dead”(listen tot the latest episode with my beloved partner Harshada) and Serenity Never Substack.We get into aging and destruction as a catalyst for creativity (she is also teaching on this in our online Body Temple School Friday you can join it here.) It’s so good have a listen and let us know what stands out.Special shout out to Jeff from Cosmic Cousins for putting this epi...2024-09-1940 min
So, Life Wants You DeadHarshada Wagner On the Blessing in Illness, Existential Brokenness and His Art PracticeIn this episode, Nora speaks to Harshada David Wagner, a master meditation instructor, author, artist, dad, and wisdom teacher, about being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and having an ileostomy at 27 and how it has shaped his life, art, and teaching. Harshada shares candidly about his initial denial and resistance to Western medicine, his experiences with both Eastern and Western medical approaches, and the significant impact of these experiences on his creative and spiritual endeavors. The conversation delves into themes of illness, healing, and the interplay of various healing traditions, offering insights into how these challenges...2024-09-171h 00
So, Life Wants You DeadEthan Lipsitz on Embracing Mortality, Artistic Exploration and ParenthoodIn this episode, Nora speaks to social practice artist Ethan Lipsitz. Diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017, Ethan discusses how his diagnosis shifted his perspective, the roles of curiosity and acceptance in his journey, and the evolution of his artistic practices. Their conversation delves into the impact of their respective health crises on their identities, the balance between embracing love and mortality, and the subtleties of connecting with others through transformative experiences. Ethan also speaks to the changing language of love, the challenges related to the stoicism inherent in masculinity, and the importance of creativity in living a...2024-09-0359 min
So, Life Wants You DeadDr Akilah Cadet on Dismantling White Supremacy, Living Fully and the Power of Self-AdvocacyIn this episode, Nora talks to Dr. Akilah Cadet, who shares what it's like living with rare genetic conditions, the challenges of being believed as a Black woman in the American healthcare system, and the impact of white supremacy in healthcare. She discusses the grief of living with a disabled body and the constant calculations she has to make to live her life, about facing death and how it has influenced her to live unapologetically. She highlights the financial burden of disability and the need for an integrated system. We also discuss the weight of responsibility she...2024-08-201h 00
So, Life Wants You DeadJezz Chung on Transformation, Neurodivergence and the Power of Imagination + CommunityIn this episode, Nora interviews Jezz Chung, a Korean-American writer, facilitator, and performer based in NYC. This Way to Change, their debut book of prose, poems, and practices, came out earlier this year. Jezz discusses their experiences with neurodivergence and disability and how these aspects of their identity intersect with their creative endeavors. The conversation delves into the power of imagination, the importance of disabled representation in media, and the impact of collective liberation. 00:35 Meet Jezz Chung: Writer, Facilitator, and Performer03:41 Discussing This Way to Change05:05 The Impact of Poetry and Collective Liberation2024-08-1349 min
So, Life Wants You DeadChris Tartaro on Facing Mortality Twice, Creativity and Balancing Parenting with IllnessIn this episode of So Life Wants You Dead, Nora sits down with Chris Tartaro. Chris Tartaro is a television director from Queens, NY, who currently works on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He is a father of 3 and a husband of 1.He is also half of “blazrdog” [pronounced Blazer Dog] Their music can be found on all streaming platforms. For more info head to blazrdog.com.Chris has faced significant health challenges, including a Hodgkin's Disease diagnosis at age 16 and a benign brain tumor (meningioma) at age 40. In this episode, we discuss his experience with...2024-08-061h 01
So, Life Wants You DeadDisability Pride Month: Live from Soho House with Kendall CiesemierIn this episode, we talk to Kendall Ciesemier, a writer, producer, reporter, and health and disability advocate. Nora celebrated the launch event of So, Life Wants You Dead during Disability Pride Month last July when we recorded this conversation. We're so excited to launch our second season with this conversation. Kendall discusses her experience with liver transplant, navigating disability disclosure, and the societal stigmas associated with the term 'disability.' Both Nora and Kendall share personal stories about their health experiences, the empowerment found in disability identity, and the importance of community engagement. We touch on the c...2024-07-301h 00
Queer Voices1/31/24 Queer Voices - Allison Mathis, Destiny Smith, Logan Vaden and Nora HahnSend us a textOn tonight’s Queer Voices, we speak with Allison Mathis, a candidate for 338th Judicial District Court Judge of Harris County. She is a native Houstonian who grew up in Spring Branch. When she was a teenager, she watched her brilliant, funny aunt struggle with a crack cocaine addiction that destroyed her life and sent her in and out of prison for years. She also watched several friends lose their bright futures due to their entanglement in the legal system due to non-violent drug offenses. She worked her way through a bachelor's degree in...2024-02-0157 min
SharkCastSeason 2 Episode 7-Ms. LoganThis week we interview Ms. Logan, our school librarian. Nora and Elan talk to staff and students about Thanksgiving break plans. We also have Ms. Denny and the book club. 2023-11-1638 min
Future Learning Design PodcastWarm Data in Education - A Conversation with Nora BatesonThis week's episode is a wonderful conversation with Nora Bateson (https://batesoninstitute.org/nora-bateson/). In my opinion, Nora is one of the most important thinkers working today to challenge the dominant paradigm of optimization, separation and machine-like efficiency that pervades our institutions. She does so in her own beautiful style and in deep continuity with the ideas of her father, Gregory Bateson, and her grandfather, William Bateson, among many others.Nora's work with the International Bateson Institute (https://batesoninstitute.org/) brings the fields of biology, cognition, art, anthropology, psychology, and information technology together into a study of the...2023-09-031h 12
So, Life Wants You DeadRonaé Fagon On Navigating a Medical System Not Set Up to Cater to a Mystery IllnessIn this episode, we talk to Ronaé Fagon, a sustainability thought leader, illustrator, fashion designer, and co-founder of the sustainable e-commerce platform SlowCo. We talk about Ronaé’s experience living with a mystery chronic illness for which she’s yet to receive a diagnosis, how grinding at a demanding job contributed to burning out in 2018, and what it’s like to navigate the medical system when you don’t have a diagnosis. Follow us on socials:InstagramTiktokYoutubeSign up for our...2023-01-2448 min
The Pow Wow with MayraNora Gomez: Viuda dos veces y madre de cinco a los 40 | Ep2 | EspañolPut your mental track shoes and run with me today in the Pow Wow with Mayra where each week I speak with our neighbors, leaders, and consumers in our community to share their story. My vision is to have conversations that scale and challenge the ideas that we have about ourselves.
Every Thursday we will release a new episode (English or Spanish) I hope you enjoy it!
Sintonice el Pow Wow con Mayra donde cada semana hablo con nuestros vecinos, líderes y consumidores en nuestra comunidad para compartir su historia. Mi objetivo es aprender un...2023-01-192h 02
So, Life Wants You DeadClaudia Walder on Shame, Community + Finding New Ground after DisabilityIn this episode, Nora talks to Claudia Rose Walder, a London-based editor and creative director working within the realms of styling, image direction and journalism. She is also a disability activist, model and the founder of Ablezine, a magazine dedicated to disabled and chronically ill communities, young people and creatives. We talk about Claudia’s experience living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, the difficulty of finding appropriate care, her creative outlets and what led her to create Ablezine.Follow us on socials:InstagramTiktokYoutube...2023-01-171h 07
So, Life Wants You DeadPlaywright Matilda Ibini on Humour and Writing Your Way ThroughIn this episode, Nora talks to Matilda Ibini. Matilda is a Nigerian Londoner and an award-winning bionic, Queer playwright and screenwriter with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy. Their work often centres women, disabled people, Queer people and the Black British experience seen through a magical realist lens. Today we talk about their work as a playwright and screenwriter, what it was like to grow up with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, the 90s and finding Black role models in girl bands, the Sugababes, Matilda's creative process and their play on BBC Sounds, Little Miss Burden.You can...2023-01-101h 03
So, Life Wants You DeadAlexa Wilding on Caregiving, Minor-Major Characters in Your Story & Two Cancer Diagnoses in One FamilyIn this episode, Nora talks to Alexa Wilding, a writer, musician, and mother of two whose cancer and caregiving experience has both built community and informed her creative life. We talk about what it’s like to be a caregiver and mother of twins, dubbed on her Instagram #twinmagic, her own breast cancer experience, her writing practice and what it means to reframe resilience. We talk about the book Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad, the writer Kate Bowler and US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Follow us on socials:Instagram2023-01-041h 22
So, Life Wants You DeadCharlie Fitz On Using Art to Reclaim the Medical NarrativeIn this episode, we talk to Charlie Fitz. Charlie is a UK-based sick and disabled artist, arts practitioner, writer, co-director of the remote artist studio TRIAD³ c.i.c and medical humanities postgraduate at Birkbeck, where she is a recipient of the Wellcome Trust studentship. Since becoming sick, Fitz has turned to her art practice as a meditative process, a form of disability activism, and as a means to understand and reclaim her experiences of illness and trauma. In today’s episode, we talk about Charlie’s experience with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, her time in the hospita...2022-12-201h 13
So, Life Wants You DeadPoet Tonya Ingram on Navigating the Organ Donor SystemIn this episode, we talk to Tonya Ingram, a poet and mental health advocate living with Lupus. During our conversation, we discuss Tonya’s experience being on the kidney transplant waiting list, the darker side of the organ transplant process and OPOs, her poetry practice, and choosing to blossom — despite the conditions of the soil.Follow us on socials:InstagramTiktokYoutubeSign up for our newsletter here. 2022-12-1342 min
So, Life Wants You DeadNora’s Story of Liver Failure, Reimagining Dreams and the 'Why' of So, Life Wants You DeadIn this episode, Nora talks about her illness, what happened when she went into liver failure, and her subsequent liver transplant surgery. Speaking to her friend and former colleague Christine Cestaro, she talks about why she wanted to start So, Life Wants You Dead, the power of community, and what this show is all about.Follow us on socials:InstagramTiktokYoutubeSign up for our newsletter here. 2022-12-041h 11