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Yoga and Other $h!tS2 E4 YAOS w/ Mila Burgess & Lois Cromwell- Yoga retreats!In this engaging conversation, Rachael , Lois , and Mila discuss their experiences in yoga, the philosophy behind their teachings, and the intricacies of organizing yoga retreats. They share personal anecdotes about how they met, their unique teaching styles, and the importance of community in yoga practice. The discussion also delves into the logistics of planning retreats, the adventures they have encountered, and the joy of welcoming participants from various backgrounds. The conversation concludes with inspirational notes on the transformative power of yoga and self-care.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Icebreakers03:04 Quotes and Inspirations
2025-05-0245 min
Burgess Yacht Crew#47 Staying Strong at Sea: Expert Tips for Achieving Optimal Health with Rachael Dickens from The English OsteopathTo celebrate our Crew Healthy Living Week, we have a special podcast episode. Join us as we sit down with Rachael Dickens, a renowned osteopath and founder of the English Osteopath clinics in Antibes and Monaco. Rachael shares her personal journey from recovering from a serious back injury to becoming a leading expert in osteopathy for yacht crew.
She offers invaluable advice on preventing injuries, managing stress, and maintaining overall physical and mental health while working in the demanding world of yachting.
Tune in for practical tips and insights that can help you keep your...
2025-01-1028 min
Yoga and Other $h!tYAOS- From the Vault a chat w/ Mila BurgessThis is my very 1st podcast done while I was doing Mila's hair. This was pre Covid so it feels like another lifetime ago.
We talk about Mila's yoga story and we also talk about all of her talents pre yoga!!
I fun listen!
2024-09-0449 min
Responsibility MattersFree Episode | Congressman Burgess Owens and Landon Beeston | The American Way and Future GenerationsSend us a textIn this enlightening episode, we are honored to host Congressman Owens, a former Raiders football player, who brings a wealth of wisdom on the American way and the importance of teaching the next generation about responsibility. Congressman Owens emphasizes that despite our differences in beliefs, we must work together as a team, much like a football team, to uphold core values such as responsibility, which should serve as a unifying force.Joining Congressman Owens is the remarkable Landon B, who, at almost 14 years old, has already demonstrated...
2024-06-1922 min
Top Shelf with Russell LibraryFriends of the Library | Christy, Briana, & FriendsJoin Briana & Christy as they interview Friends of the Russell Library, Sandy Becker and Mary Keating. Learn all about the big upcoming Booksale on June 14-15. Sandy and Mary will discuss what it takes to become a Friend of the Library and why you should consider joining the team. If you're looking for a way to build community surrounded by thousands of books, this might be the volunteer opportunity for you! Stay tuned after the interview for important Russell Library announcements with Kim & Shannon, followed by our staff recommendations with Stephanie, Kate, & Briana. Book Recommendations
2024-06-111h 04
Leisure Link on Vision Australia Radio08 June 2024This week on LEISURE LINK with Peter Greco: Rachael Watson OAM, Gold Medallist from Rio and Tokyo, chatted about the national swimming trials coming up and shares information about classifications in para swimming, Barry Burgess, from Pacific Vision International, updated us on recent technology expos. Is there employment opportunities in this area? Call Pacific Vision in Australia 1800 756 849 or go to: https://au.1lowvision.com/ Chelsea Marchetti, physiotherapist from the Flipper Academy, gave us tips for warming up before competition or training. Siv Pragash, an NDIS participant, has views on the reported rorts; rip offs and fraud going on wi...
2024-06-081h 32
Countdown To The BAFTAsUnseen Worlds to Fresh Perspectives - The Best TV Documentaries of the YearWhat does the Spider-Man of Paris have in common with The Enfield Poltergeist? Alex Zane reveals the documentaries in contention for the BAFTA TV Awards 2024 with P&O Cruises.Find out as Alex is joined by TV exec Faraz Osman and foreign affairs journalist, documentary filmmaker and author Ramita Navai to discuss a challenging yet creatively ambitious year for factual production teams.The transcript of this episode will be available on the BAFTA website.Nominations discussed in this episode are:FACTUAL SERIESDUBLIN NARCOS Benedict San...
2024-04-2554 min
Theatre Audience PodcastCurtain Call Chronicles: Celebrities, Magic, and Spies UnveiledJoin us as we shine a spotlight on some of the most captivating stage productions gracing the city's iconic venues. From uproarious comedies to mind-bending magic, we have a line-up that promises to delight and entertain. So, sit back, relax, and let's explore the magic of the stage together. 🎭 The Divine Mrs S: Witness April De Angelis' uproarious backstage comedy, shedding light on the origins of celebrity culture, before fame equated to wealth and power. Directed by Anna Mackmin, known for her captivating productions like "Di and Viv and Rose...
2024-04-0945 min
Political GabfestCongress Can’t Aid, Can’t Arm, Can’t Legislate, Can’t ImpeachThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Republicans’ beginning and end of both the border bill and the impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the criminal conviction of a mother for a school shooting by her son; and the D.C. Circuit Court decision on presidential immunity and the Supreme Court argument on the presidential ballot. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Rachael Bade for Politico: Schumer presses forward with Ukraine Plan B as GOP leaders reel and Burgess Everett: Behind the border mess: Open GOP rebel...
2024-02-0859 min
Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Congress Can’t Aid, Can’t Arm, Can’t Legislate, Can’t ImpeachThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Republicans’ beginning and end of both the border bill and the impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; the criminal conviction of a mother for a school shooting by her son; and the D.C. Circuit Court decision on presidential immunity and the Supreme Court argument on the presidential ballot. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Rachael Bade for Politico: Schumer presses forward with Ukraine Plan B as GOP leaders reel and Burgess Everett: Behind the border mess: Open GOP rebel...
2024-02-0859 min
Faber Poetry PodcastIshion Hutchinson & Oluwaseun Olayiwola + Emilia ClarkeOh what a night. . . In this special episode, recorded live at the London Review Bookshop, Rachael and Jack are joined by Ishion Hutchinson and Oluwaseun Olayiwola, and we have an audio postcard from Charlotte Mew, delivered by the actress Emilia Clarke.
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ISHION HUTCHINSON was born in Port Antonio, Jamaica. He is the author of the poetry collections Far District, winner of the PEN/Joyce Osterweil Award for Poetry, and House of Lords and Commons, which received the National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry. He is the recipient of a G...
2023-12-111h 07
The Official Young Hunger PodcastEpisode 19. Young Hunger Featuring Rachael IrvineWelcome back to the Official Young Hunger Podcast. My name is Michael Burgess & today, we're on the hunt for Northern Ireland's top, young, successful individual's and today, we've got just that.Meet Rachael Irvine, who is making waves within the Personal Development Industry. Working alongside the likes of Kim Calvert (Bob Proctor's top global Consultant) & countless other hugely successful individual's. Lets go see what's she all about...
2023-12-031h 01
Faber Poetry PodcastLucy Mercer & Maggie MillnerIn this episode, Jack and Rachael talk couplets, nutlets and cats in poems, among many other things, with Lucy Mercer in the studio and Maggie Millner down the line from New York. Audio postcards are dispatched from Susannah Dickey, Oluwaseun Olayiwola and Rowan Ricardo Phillips.
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LUCY MERCER'S first poetry collection Emblem (Prototype, 2022) is a Poetry Book Society Choice. She has written for ArtReview, LA Review of Books and Poetry Review amongst others. She teaches creative writing at Goldsmiths and lives in London.
MAGGIE MILLNER was born and raised i...
2023-10-131h 13
Faber Poetry PodcastRaymond Antrobus & Victoria Adukwei BulleyIn this episode, Jack and Rachael are joined by award-winning poets Raymond Antrobus and Victoria Adukwei Bulley in the studio, where they consider the multiple meanings of the word 'quiet' and the gifts that make you feel seen. Audio postcards in this episode come from Declan Ryan, Holly Isemonger and Dawn Watson.
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RAYMOND ANTROBUS is the author of three poetry titles: To Sweeten Bitter (Out-Spoken Press), The Perseverance (Penned in the Margins) and All The Names Given (Picador), as well as a forthcoming collection to be published by Picador. His...
2023-09-221h 09
Faber Poetry PodcastCamille Ralphs & Stephanie Sy-QuiaIn this episode, Jack and Rachael discuss religion in poetry and the buried histories found within words with Camille Ralphs and Stephanie Sy-Quia. Audio postcards in this episode come from Eve Esfandiari-Denney, K Patrick and Hannah Sullivan.
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CAMILLE RALPHS (b.1992, Stoke-on-Trent) is a poet, critic and editor. Her poems and translations have appeared or are forthcoming in magazines including the New York Review of Books, the Poetry Review, The Spectator and the London Magazine, and she has released three pamphlets: Malkin (The Emma Press, 2015), which was shortlisted for the Michael M...
2023-09-081h 02
Faber Poetry PodcastS3 Ep 1: Anthony Anaxagorou & Nick LairdAND we’re back! In the first episode of the third season, Rachael and Jack welcome guests Anthony Anaxagorou and Nick Laird to the studio to discuss poetry writing, tea drinking and the ultimate battle: long poem vs short poem. Audio postcards in this episode come from Courtney Bush, Emily Berry and Anthony Joseph.
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ANTHONY ANAXAGOROU is a British-born Cypriot poet, fiction writer, spoken word artist, essayist, publisher and poetry educator. He has published several collections of poetry and short stories, and, in 2020, he published How to Write It, a prac...
2023-08-2559 min
Coffee Chat: Machine Learning & Natural Language Processing This WeekCoffee Chat: Machine Learning & Natural Language Processing (October 27 - November 3, 2022)Join me for a chill live-stream where we chat about the last week in machine learning and NLP including: new products, software tools, research papers, ethics and professional news.
0:00 - Starting Soon
1:04 - Intro
2:59 - Research
3:11 - Research: Are All Spurious Features in Natural Language Alike? An Analysis through a Causal Lens
42:03 - Research: Everyday data cultures: Beyond Big Critique and the technological sublime by Jean Burgess
1:03:26 - Do smart speaker skills support diverse audiences?
1:09:29 - Colonizing the Home as Data-Source:Investigating the Language of Amazon Skills and Google Actions
1:22:00 - The Semantic Derogation of "Female"
1:36:46 - Professional stuff
2:19:15...
2023-03-022h 54
City Limits¿Cómo se organizó la primera asociación de vendedores ambulantes en la plaza Corona?En 2021 el Concejo de la Ciudad aprobó una ley que debía ampliar el número de permisos a vendedores, pero un retraso de más de seis meses del Departamento de Salud e Higiene Mental no ha permitido que se asignen estos permisos prometidos. Poco después del retraso administrativo, un grupo de vendedores ambulantes formó la primera Asociación de Vendedores Ambulantes en la plaza Corona, en Queens, Nueva York.
Hannah Bottum, estudiante de periodismo de la Universidad de la Ciudad de Nueva York (o CUNY como se le conoce por sus siglas en inglés), ha seguido a estos...
2023-01-2325 min
Know Nonsense Trivia PodcastEpisode 229: Hasenpfeffer IncorporatedQuizmasters Lee and Marc meet for a trivia quiz with topics including Sports, Food, Tarot, Biology, Medical, James Bond, 80’s TV, Shakespeare, Wine and more!
Round One
SPORTS - What racket/paddle sport was invented in the 1960's in the Pacific Northwest, is played on a doubles badminton court and was named the fastest growing sport in the United States by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association in 2021 and 2022?
FOOD - Hasenpfeffer is a stew made from what animal?
TAROT - Tarot cards are often classified into which four suits?
ANIMAL BIOLOGY - Metachrosis is the ab...
2022-12-091h 14
The Playbook PodcastDec. 9, 2022: Breaking: Sinema leaves the Democratic PartyPOLITICO's Burgess Everett with a mega-scoop this morning: “Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is changing her party affiliation to independent, delivering a jolt to Democrats’ narrow majority and Washington along with it.“In a 45-minute interview, the first-term senator told POLITICO that she will not caucus with Republicans and suggested that she intends to vote the same way she has for four years in the Senate. ‘Nothing will change about my values or my behavior,’ she said.“Provided that Sinema sticks to that vow, Democrats will still have a workable Senate majority in the next Congress, though it wi...
2022-12-0911 min
Lizzard And Panda Take On CinemaMay the Fourth be With You! Star Wars: A New HopeHappy delayed Star Wars day! This episode is all about the Star Wars that started it all: Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope. Hop on the Millennium Falcon as we talk about the impact this movie had on us, scenes that we love, and how little scenes mean the most. Also we have a guest appearance from Rachael! Plus talk on movies like The Northman, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Studio 666, and some CinemaCon news! #starwars #anewhope #episodefour #darthvader #lukeskywalker #hansolo #chewy #princessleia #spaceships #syfy #classic #movies #podcast #millenniumfalcon #love #hope #family #thenorthman #roberteggers #nicolascage #unbearableweightofmassivetalent #studio666 #foofighters...
2022-05-131h 18
Women's Rugby PodWRP 101 -WRP 101 - what's in your room? Back to Rachael Burford Harlequins captain and World Cup winner and broadcaster Johnnie Hammond this week; the pair discuss all the news coming out of the Celtic Nations, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. The Welsh continue to build the pathway in the game with announcing their U18 coaching team containing, Liza 'Bird' Burgess and current Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap. In Scotland, their squad is announced for the World Cup qualifier. And in the Emerald Isle Niamh Briggs is added as an assistant coach in the national senior set up. There...
2022-02-1034 min
POLITICO's Off MessageBonus: The Senators at the center of the 50-50 split“If we miss this opportunity, God help us.” Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski. Two moderate senators smack in the middle — and on either side — of a split 50-50 Senate. On our first episode of Playbook Deep Dive, the two friends open up in a rare interview with POLITICO’s Burgess Everett. They get personal: about reconciliation, frustration over the Senate’s hurdles — even why Murkowski hogs the best fishing holes. And Manchin reveals a major endorsement, heard first on this show.Subscribe to our new weekly politics show, Playbook Deep Dive, wherever you listen to podcasts.Rachael Bad...
2021-04-2327 min
POLITICO MoneyBonus: The Senators at the center of the 50-50 split“If we miss this opportunity, God help us.” Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski. Two moderate senators smack in the middle — and on either side — of a split 50-50 Senate. On our first episode of Playbook Deep Dive, the two friends open up in a rare interview with POLITICO’s Burgess Everett. They get personal: about reconciliation, frustration over the Senate’s hurdles — even why Murkowski hogs the best fishing holes. And Manchin reveals a major endorsement, heard first on this show.Subscribe to our new weekly politics show, Playbook Deep Dive, wherever you listen to podcasts. Rachael Bade...
2021-04-2327 min
POLITICO TechPresenting Playbook Deep Dive: The senators at the center of the 50-50 split“If we miss this opportunity, God help us.” Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski. Two moderate senators smack in the middle — and on either side — of a split 50-50 Senate. On the first episode of Playbook Deep Dive, a new POLITICO podcast, the two friends open up in a rare interview with POLITICO’s Burgess Everett. They get personal: about reconciliation, frustration over the Senate’s hurdles — even why Murkowski hogs the best fishing holes. And Manchin reveals a major endorsement, heard first on this show.Rachael Bade is a co-author of POLITICO Playbook.Burgess Everett is co-congression...
2021-04-2328 min
The Conversation with Dasha BurnsThe senators at the center of the 50-50 split“If we miss this opportunity, God help us.” Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski. Two moderate senators smack in the middle — and on either side — of a split 50-50 Senate. On our first episode of Playbook Deep Dive, the two friends open up in a rare interview with POLITICO’s Burgess Everett. They get personal: about reconciliation, frustration over the Senate’s hurdles — even why Murkowski hogs the best fishing holes. And Manchin reveals a major endorsement, heard first on this show.Rachael Bade is a co-author of POLITICO Playbook.Burgess Everett is co-congressional bureau chief at POLITICO.A...
2021-04-2327 min
The Principal Leadership LabEpisode 42 - PrincipalED - New Principals Need ThisJoin Adam & Jeff for episode #42, where we chat with three phenomenal educators who are also recent authors - Rachael George, Kate Barker and Kourtney Ferrua!
EDUCATOR/AUTHOR BIOS:
Rachael George - Elementary Principal
PreK-5 Principal of ‘19 ICLE Model School. Past MS Principal of a 2x Model School. Author #PrincipalED leaders Speaker. ASCD Emerging Leader, NAESP Fellow
Kate Barker - Elementary Principal
Mom~Wife~ Principal~Author of PrincipalED~Professor~Mentor~Speaker~Food Rescuer. . . Committed to high expectations infused with love.
Kourtney Ferrua - Director of Curriculum K-12
N...
2021-01-2851 min
The K CutEp 6 - SequelsThis week, the gang discuss sequels they loved and sequels they hated/refuse to watch. This weeks topical picks:Favorites - 1. Addams Family Values (1993) - Directed by Barry Sonnefeld & Written by Paul Rudnik2. Fanny (1932) - Directed by Marc Allégret & Written by Marcel Pagnol3. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) - Directed by Denis Villeneuve & Written by Hampton Fatcher Dislike/Refusal - 1. Grease 2 (1982)- Directed by Patricia Birch & Written by Ken Finkleman2. S. Darko (2009) - Directed by Chris Fisher & Written by Nathan Atkins...
2021-01-1930 min
What You Should ReadYou Should Read: These Books So We Don't Have To! (Anti-TBR tag)Send us a textWelcome to our second podcast episode of 2021 and the first after an attempted coup! I'm mentioning that so if you think "Hey, they seem a little rattled," you'll know why. Today, in a departure from our usual format, we're discussing books we aren't reading. One of us slightly misunderstood the assignment and ended up with a bunch MORE books on her TBR list instead of fewer. (NOTE: This doesn't mean that anyone who likes these books or genres is wrong to do so. This is just our respective opinions and, as y...
2021-01-121h 17
Women's Rugby PodWRP 57 - Flying BirdWRP 57 - Flying Bird................ Liza "Bird" Burgess joins Johnnie & Burf on this week's pod. The former Welsh captain, Barbarians coach & first ever female member of the Welsh Rugby Union board, has just been voted vice-chair of that board. J & R chat about the position, the influence Bird is having & the raise of diversity on these committees. They also speak about the Welsh Women's set up with Bird's good friend Rachel Taylor involved & how it has turned onto the right path. Bird also gives the low down of Gloucester-Hartpury, the English Premier XVs club that she is a coach at, plus...
2020-12-1647 min
Ignite EdTech PodcastNovember 20 2020 - Episode 29November 20 2020 - Episode 29The EdTech Chat Podcast with @mrkempnz1. Introduction2. Ignite EdTech Team Introduction - Victoria Thompson3. Question for you - Thinking outside of your bubble4. EdTech Tool of the Week - mmhmm5. EdTech Tip of the Week - Working with EdTech companies6. Interview with Rachael Lehr and Cameron Fox7. Win this weeks...
2020-11-1936 min
Kickstarter JourneysRecap #3, Episodes 21-30RECAP #3
Ep 21 Rachael Blaske – Mint Control
Learned about low price point games, mass production quantities, and building a company based on a theme (Mint Tins)
Ep 22 Justin Burgess – WTF
Learned about creating a game based on a specific niche/community, and what efforts may be needed to expand from there.
Ep 23 Dan Letzring – Leitman Games (Squire for Hire and Adventure Tactics)
Learned about created a diverse offering of games within a company, and how to bring a popular, nostalgic game to life (Final Fantasy Tactics).
Ep 24...
2020-05-2006 min
The Property Nomads PodcastHow to fly first class for FREE and utilise air miles and hotel points effectively - with Rob Burgess from Head For PointsRob talks to Rob Burgess of Head For Points, a leading UK expert in frequent flyer miles and loyalty schemes, who’s joined this fascinating conversation to talk about the genesis of Head For Points, which was built upon a strategy to effectively utilise the air miles sitting dormant in the UK, and the ways in which it can help you to make the most of the miles you’re accumulating. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob’s background was in banking, and after accumulating a wealth of freque...
2019-12-1641 min
#HealMeToo: Insights, Art & Activism to Change Our CultureS1 Xtra 7: Tony Award-Winner Tonya Pinkins' "Truth & Reconciliation" Performance ExcerptsAs we get ready for an exciting #HealMeToo Festival Popup Event this weekend -- the World Premiere of Tony-winner Tonya Pinkins' Truth And Reconciliation of Womyn this Saturday at 3 PM in NYC at The Tank theater, we hope enjoy these excerpts from the #HealMeToo Festival presentation last March and April, 2019 at the IRT Theater. Then join us if you're in town! You can get $20 tickets to the Saturday matinee (or any of their performances) at https://thetanknyc.org/tonyapinkinstr.In this #HealMeToo Podcast Extra, you'll hear selections from the following plays and songs (in order...
2019-10-0110 min
Evolve#TrendingJewish 27: Goodbye, Farewell, and AmenAll good things must come to an end. In this final all-banter episode of #TrendingJewish, Bryan and Rachael go behind the scenes of podcast production. Highlights are reviewed, kudos are given, and take-aways are taken away. And last but not least, stay subscribed to this feed for a new podcast coming in September: Evolve.
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2019-07-1025 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 26: The Jewish Camping BrandThis is the second of a two-part series in which we explore contemporary trends in the Jewish camping world. In this episode, Jeremy Fingerman, CEO of the Foundation for Jewish Camp, shares his journey from corporate executive, working for well-known brands Campbell’s Soup and Manischewitz, to building the collective brand of Jewish day and overnight camps. He discusses ways the foundation has sought to raise the profile of some 160 Jewish camps, while offering training and leadership development for camp directors. He illustrates how Jewish camps are trying to keep up with trends in general camping, including shorter sessions an...
2019-06-1853 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 25: Life Without ScreensRabbi Isaac Saposnik, executive director of Havaya Summer Programs, discusses the latest trends in Jewish camping, from shorter sessions to the rise of specialty camps like Havaya Arts. Saposnik makes the case for the valuable role of Jewish overnight camp in developing campers’ Jewish identities and overall sense of self. The discussion focuses on ways to make camps welcoming and embracing for children of all different gender identities and sexual orientation. And yes, he proudly outlines his two camps’ "no screen" policies, and tells us how kids adjust to being separated from their smartphones and iPads.
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2019-04-1550 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 24: The New American JudaismNoted historian Jack Wertheimer, who is affiliated with the Conservative movement, discusses his newest book The New American Judaism: How Jews Practice Their Religion Today. Wertheimer discusses his research into how “ordinary” Jews are experiencing Judaism in the 21st century. He talks about synagogue efforts to revitalize services, the emergence of new communities and the observance of Judaism in unconventional spaces, such as the annual Burning Man music festival. Considered something of a traditionalist who has sounded alarms about certain trends within American Jewry, in this conversation he talks about his encounters with dozens of vibrant communities and innovative rabb...
2019-03-1450 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 23: Forming RabbisBryan and Rachael sit down with Elsie Stern, Ph.D, vice president for academic affairs at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Stern, who is the daughter, granddaughter, sister and sister-in-law of rabbis, discusses her surprisingly circuitous route to leading a rabbinic training program. Stern explains that rabbis are formed rather than made, and that while some methods to training rabbis are constant, others are being reimagined. Stern also recounts her fascination with the Bible, how it’s been transmitted through the ages and how it is taught and understood in Jewish settings today. “Judaism is what happens at the intersection of T...
2019-02-2650 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 22: Leave Your Solution At The DoorWhat does social entrepreneurship look like in a Jewish context? How can concepts honed in a business context be employed in a spiritual fashion? And can the beit midrash, the traditional Jewish house of study, be reinvented for a new generation of spiritual seeker and Jewish learner? Bryan and Rachael raise these questions and others with guests Cyd Weissman, Reconstructing Judaism’s assistant vice president for innovation and impact, and rabbinical student Bec Richman. Cyd, who also teaches entrepreneurism, delves into the basic principles and how it is embodied in a grant program she administers. One thing she teaches is...
2019-02-1350 min
The Conversation with Dasha BurnsUnpacking the government shutdownThe government is shutdown…and everyone seems pretty mellow about it. Why aren’t more people freaking out? We’ll dive into what’s going on now that the new Congress is about to take over with POLITICO congress reporters Rachael Bade and Burgess Everett. Dan Diamond guest hosts.
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2018-12-2817 min
POLITICO's Pulse CheckBonus: Unpacking the government shutdownIn an episode of POLITICO's "Nerdcast," guest host Dan Diamond joins congressional reporters Rachael Bade and Burgess Everett to review the partial government shutdown, how it's affecting the agencies and the possible path toward a deal.
2018-12-2818 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 21: Evolve: Groundbreaking Jewish ConversationsRabbi Jacob Staub, Ph.D., who directs Reconstructing Judaism’s new Evolve project, explains why the website came into being. Structured around a series of essays that tackle questions that rabbis said were most pressing to their congregants, Evolve is meant to serve as a model for civil discourse at a time unprecedented societal divisions. As the former editor of the Reconstructionist, he explains how he hopes Evolve can emulate the level of discourse and innovative thinking that existed in the legacy print publication. Co-host Bryan reveals his fascination with Israeli historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, and asks Ra...
2018-12-1345 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 20: Don’t be the Frog: Technology and Our Spiritual LivesRabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D., president of Reconstructing Judaism, and Rabbi Nathan Kamesar, associate rabbi of Society Hill Synagogue in Philadelphia, discuss the ubiquity of technology and the opportunities and challenges they bring to Judaism. The two recently authored an in-depth essay, “Harnessing Technology” that asks, “how can we sanctify our online lives by acting according to our values? How can we use the resources on line to enrich our lives?” They mine Jewish tradition for ways to remain sane in a world that demands constant connectivity, and to retain a sense of holiness when interacting with others online. What do...
2018-09-2650 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 19: Old School ReportingZoe Greenberg talks about what it is like to be a reporter and researcher for the New York Times. The 26-year-old tells talks about working with noted columnists like Nicholas Kristof; she once researched the number of Americans who die annually in bathtub accidents. We also hear about her original reporting, particularly for the Metro section, and how her colleagues broke the Harvey Weinstein story. Zoe recounts why she got into journalism at a time when the traditional business model for newspapers has broken down and during an era of deep division in American civic and political life. Zoe...
2018-08-2835 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 18: The Luxury of Not Having to ShareThis interview with Rabbi Sandra Lawson was meant to focus on the intersection of Judaism and technology. But no illuminating conversation completely goes as planned. Rabbi Sandra explains how it is impossible to discuss her adoption of social media and technology without delving into questions of race, identity and sexuality. In this frank interview, Rabbi Sandra explains how fear, fear of failure, and fear of having others define her according to race and sexual-orientation, that prompted her to take the biggest risks in her life and rabbinical studies. A social media innovator, she explains how technology fits into her...
2018-08-1642 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 17: Why Jewish Ethics MattersRabbi Mira Wasserman delves into the ethical questions raised by the dramatic emergence of the #metoo movement. Rabbi Wasserman discusses the ongoing challenge of speaking up against wrongdoing and shifting a culture that casts doubt on victims who have shared stories of abuse. The conversation focuses less on egregious cases of abuse and more on everyday encounters. We also ask: What can Judaism teach us about how to shape a world in bystanders routinely stand up to ensure the human dignity of all is protected? How can liberal Jews design ethical guidelines to live by? Is there a statute...
2018-07-3041 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 16: The Greatest Teacher, Failure IsYes, Star Wars fans, our title is taken from a line that Yoda says to his troubled former pupil, Luke Skywalker, in The Last Jedi. In more traditional syntax, Rabbi Shira Stutman says something very similar. The senior rabbi of Sixth & I, a thriving Jewish arts and cultural center in Washington, D.C., talks about learning from failure, and how Jewish organizations must take risks to change and grow. Rabbi Stutman discusses how Sixth & I was both inspired by, and a departure from, Mordecai Kaplan’s vision of a synagogue center. She answers forthright questions about her organization’s busi...
2018-07-1642 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 15: The DisruptorRabbi Brian Field discusses Judaism Your Way, which, in case you were wondering, is not a congregation. The organization was formed to serve Jews in the Denver area who’d felt marginalized by existing congregations. In particular, Judaism Your Way was created to serve intermarried families. By offering a catered, individualized approach to Jewish experience, the organization has grown large enough that it could be considered a disruptive force in the Denver area. How has Judaism Your Way’s mission evolved as its gone from an upstart to a major force in Denver Jewish life? What does its success mean...
2018-06-2545 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 14: Thirteen Million MinutesBimBam, a nonprofit Jewish media studio, has created more than 350 animated video for children and adults. Youtube analytics reveal BimBam’s content has been viewed online for thirteen million minutes, or 24 years. BimBam’s founder, Sarah Lefton, and executive director, Jordan Gill, explain how they have sought to revolutionize Jewish education through digital storytelling and meaningful screen time. Sarah and Jordan explain how they approach funders and the challenge of cultivating for philanthropy in the media sphere. They also address criticisms that they might be adding to the “screentime problem” and encouraging people to skip the text. They also speak at...
2018-06-1242 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 13: Turning the Crisis Narrative on Its HeadThis episode introduces another theme we’ll be exploring over several episodes: How is technology impacting Judaism and vice versa? The hosts of Judaism Unbound, Daniel Libenson and Lex Rofeberg, argue that the internet has revolutionized the Jewish landscape and made Jewish texts and knowledge radically accessible. They argue that, rather than entering a period of decline, Jewish life is migrating into an era that is at least partially defined by digital connections.
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2018-05-2952 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 12: Talkin' 'bout my GenerationLike a number of upcoming episodes, this show focuses on how Jewish communities are evolving. Rabbi Sid Schwarz, author of Jewish Megatrends, discusses the phenomenon of “tribal Jews” and “culture Jews” and the how the two groups, which largely break down along generational lines, view Jewish life very differently. He also shares lessons learned from his nearly 40 years in the rabbinate.
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2018-05-2241 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 11: The Accidental RabbiTaking a page from the Judaism Unbound podcast, Rachael and Bryan ask the questions: What does Judaism do and what it is for? What does it do for those who don’t feel compelled by God to live life according to Jewish law? Rabbi Maurice Harris fields these questions, and also explains why he avoids “outing” himself as a rabbi while he’s a passenger on a commercial flight.
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2018-02-1948 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 10: One Man’s Crusade Against ChosennessFilmmaker Joshua Gippin discusses his antipathy to the idea that Jews are the chosen people and his journey that led him to embrace Reconstructionist Judaism, which rejects the idea of chosenness. The directory of The Chosen People? A Film About Jewish Identity also examines the challenge of presenting multiple perspectives on chosenness while holding such a strong personal perspective.
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2018-01-2634 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 9: Welcoming the StrangerDavid Lubell discusses what brought him to Ecuador, how we’ve unwittingly taught our children to fear immigrants, and why he’s dedicated his professional life to making America more welcoming to immigrants.
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2018-01-0538 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 8: May God Bless and Keep the TsarToo often, people overlook the blessings of being alive. Judaism has, it seems, a blessing for every occasion. Bryan and Rachael are joined by Rabbi David Teutsch, Ph.D., and storyteller puppeteer Marilyn Price to discuss the relevance of Jewish blessings today. Teutsch and Price read from their new book From Gratitude to Blessings and Back and put up with Bryan’s invocation of Fiddler on the Roof.
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2017-12-0546 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 7: The Dogma of Jewish TimeAbigail Pogrebin, a noted print and broadcast journalist, isn’t an observant Jew but spent a year observing the major and minor Jewish holidays and writing about her experiences. Abigail discusses with Bryan and Rachael about what each holiday asks of each of us, and how the Days of Awe challenge us to consider our own mortality and think about how will prioritize our lives and spend our time and energy.
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2017-11-2830 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 6: The Family SecretBryan, Rachael and guest Rabbi Jordan Gendra go medieval, medieval history that is. The Barcelona-born Gendra delves into Spanish history, including the 15th century roots to the recent standoff surrounding Catalan separatism. Bryan and the rabbi get into a friendly debate whether there are analogies between the independence movement in Barcelona and the secession of the South that led to the American Civil War. Oh, and he also charts his own journey from converso to Reconstructionist Rabbi and how that’s helped him reach Jews outside the mainstream.
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2017-11-2137 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 5: The Coffee Table Book of Coffee TablesFirst, Cosmo Kramer made a coffee table book about coffee tables. Now, we record a podcast about a podcast. In this episode, Bryan and Rachael chat with Emily Cohen, a rabbinical student and creator of Jew Too: Tales of the Mixed Multitude. They discuss the podcast medium, the influence of Star Wars in Bryan’s moral development, and the profound role that non-Jewish families have played in Jewish lives.
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2017-11-1440 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 4: Carpooling with RabbiWhat happens when a rabbi and a spiritual seeker carpool to work, stick a camera on the dashboard, and invite the world to watch? You get “Carpooling with Rabbi”, a 36-part Youtube series. Rabbi Seth Goldstein and Kirsten drop by #TrendingJewish to talk about the power of talking and the challenge of driving safely while discussing weighty philosophical topics.
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2017-11-0736 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 3: Wrestling God and the Healthcare SystemIt was not easy to find faith for Jennifer Janes after years of chronic illnesses. But this spiritual hospice social worker from San Antonio has used Judaism as a guide help her help others in difficult times. How does someone raised as a nominal Christian find a Jewish path in the middle of Texas? Bryan and Rachael will find out!
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2017-10-3133 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 2: Asking and TellingRabbi Jon Cutler had an incredible career as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy. After celebrating his recent retirement, Jon tells Bryan and Rachael about his challenges being a gay man in rabbinical school and the U.S. military while also being a voice for minority soldiers. Jon also unveils his secret plans for Bryan’s fitness routine!
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2017-10-2440 minEvolve#TrendingJewish 1: It Sounds Like Judaism in SpaceRabbi Leiah Moser has two passions: studying Talmud and composing electronica music. In this episode, Bryan and Rachael uncover the links between Jewish tradition and funky modern music.
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2017-10-1140 min
Mikey Powell | Swing & Crooner Legends ShowYou Raise Me UpIt’s not every day I share the stage with a world-class singer. Rachael Russell is an international soprano who I had the pleasure of working with on Saturday for a special evening at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool. A celebration for two very special people – Terry Burgess and Dominic Browne – A couple who […]
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2017-09-2600 min
Unlock Free Audiobook in Mysteries & Thrillers, SuspenseHunger by Melvin Burgess | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Hunger
Author: Melvin Burgess
Narrator: Rachael Louise Miller
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-07-13
Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Suspense
Summary:
When Beth wakes up one morning covered in dirt, she puts it down to an extreme case of sleep-walking. But when reports of a desecrated grave, strange sightings, and sudden disappearances start to circulate, her nighttime wanderings take on a sinister air. Beth knows that something is changing within her. Something with an urgent, desperate hunger that demands to be...
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