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the weekly seattle
week of july 28: the return of Caitlin Braam - Yonder Cider
It's Yonder's 5 year anniversary so we brought the Founder & CEO Caitlin back to the studio to share what's changed since we last talked, how the tariffs are affecting her business, the sometimes tricky relationship between small businesses and the city, and lastly, how we feel about virtual reality. Top Stories1. Trader Joe's coming to NorthgateSeattle Times article2. Impact of tariffsPSBJ articles3. Bus only lanes in Fremont & BallardSeattle Times article4. New mixed reality theme parkPSBJ article...
2025-07-27
42 min
Kids Media Club Podcast
Kids Media Club: Hosts Hang Out - Rachel Zegler, YouTube, Pokémon + Aardman, Bluey
Hosts Hang Outs are a bit like buses, there aren't any for months and then two come along one week after another! Yes, that's right, we enjoyed our hosts' natter so much we decided to do another one straight away. Here's what we chat about in this episode of the Kids Media Club:Emily has just seen Rachel Zegler as Evita in the West End - we get her thoughts on the show and discuss the buzz around Zegler's performance. After the Snow White fiasco is this her emancipation? The British...
2025-07-24
36 min
the weekly seattle
week of july 21: Dominique Alex - Mary's Place
As the CEO of the largest shelter in Washington state serving families experiencing homelessness, Dominique shares what Mary's Place is doing to serve our community and how things have dramatically changed since 2019. She talks about their strategic three pronged approach to help those in need, the impact of decreased federal funding, and why a housing first model has been successful. She also busts certain myths or assumptions many make about people experiencing homelessness. All this along with your roundup of top Seattle business news stories! Top Stories:1. Housing first program reveals positive data...
2025-07-20
38 min
Kids Media Club Podcast
Kids Media Club: Hosts Hang Out - Kpop Demon Hunters, Ms Rachel, CMC and Sky Kids
Back to one of our favourite formats - the Hosts Hang Out! Yes, we do love the sound of our own voices! :-) In this episode, we cut loose and dive into what's happening in children's media. No guests, just the hosts putting the world to rights. And there's a lot to put right! We chew over the sensational success of the 'K-pop Demon Hunters' animated movie on Netflix and the rise if Ms Rachel, explore the implications of Sky Kids' announcement that they will end original content commissioning, and compare the MAD marketing Fest in London with CMC...
2025-07-17
44 min
the weekly seattle
week of july 14: Chad Mackay - Fire & Vine Hospitality
The CEO of Fire & Vine Hospitality joins us to talk about the restaurant industry and especially the impact of the minimum wage change that took effect in January. Should all restaurants implement a mandatory service charge? Is there a place for dive bars in Seattle anymore? As the Founder of Brigado, a tech hospitality company, Chad also explains why he's declared war on credit card fees and where he thinks the solution is to avoid these ever increasing costs. Lastly, as the co-founder of Third Door Coalition, Chad shares his experience in trying to solve chronic homelessness and why...
2025-07-13
42 min
the weekly seattle
week of july 7: Ryan Neal - Blueprint Technologies
As the Founder & President of a tech consulting/data analytics company AND a former lawyer, Ryan has a lot of interesting perspectives on the news of this week. We debate the controversial B&O taxes and what it really means to pay your "fair share". Ryan shares why going public used to be his dream and why it no longer is. He also makes some bold predictions on the future of Salesforce. Lastly, we dive into intellectual property laws: Does duping a product makes a creator more innovative? What should the role of government be to protect entrepreneurs?
2025-07-06
39 min
the weekly seattle
week of june 30: Lindsay Horgan (Fletcher) - The Sister Episode
Rachel's older sister joins the NY hotel "studio" to break down the top news stories and share some of her own about what it was like growing up with Rachel and what it's like being a high school teacher.Top Stories:1. Leadership changes: USAFacts, Rover, Perkins Coie, Kaiser PermanenteUSA Facts RoverPerkins CoieKaiser Permanente2. Live Nation eyes new venuePSBJ article3. Compass sues ZillowSeattle Times article4. Grocery store updates: Bartell Drugs, QFC, PCC, Whole...
2025-06-29
18 min
the weekly seattle
mid-year economic outlook: Matthew Gardner - Gardner Economics
The former Chief Economist for Windermere helps us understand how the economy is doing amongst the tariff and immigration changes at a federal level. He also shares interesting data on the job market and housing in Washington state. We ask him what people looking to buy a house should know, if he sees us heading towards a recession, and so much more in this special mid-year economic outlook episode.Matthew Gardner - Principal & Chief Economist, Gardner EconomicsMatthew Gardner is the Principal and Chief Economist at Gardner Economics in Seattle. Prior to this he was...
2025-06-22
34 min
The Paid Media Playbook
Unlocking Sponsorship Success: Tips and Tales from Rachel Horgan
In this episode, we welcome Rachel Horgan, a multi-talented Seattle expert and event organizer, to discuss her insights on securing sponsorships for events as well as her experiences with her podcast. Rachel shares valuable strategies for obtaining event sponsors, stressing the importance of being intentional and authentic in your approach. She also discusses different types of successful sponsorships and how to measure their impact, even when ROI can be hard to quantify. Later, Rachel delves into her podcasting journey, offering tips on how to attract sponsors and the challenges of maintaining a podcast. She aligns her sponsorship strategies with...
2025-06-16
21 min
the weekly seattle
week of june 16: Chris Ackerley - Ackerley Sports Group
This week we're talking the business of sports! Co-founder Chris Ackerley shares his insights about owning the Sonics, trying to buy a rugby team, and much more!Top Stories:1. Ackerley Sports Group bids on rugby teamSportcal article2. Hockey updates in SeattleSeattle Times article (PWHL)PSBJ article (Kraken coach)3. Memorial Stadium updatesPSBJ article & MSN article4. LinkedIn CEO gets another roleGeekWire articleAbout guest Chris Ackerley - Ackerely Sports GroupChris is the Mana...
2025-06-15
42 min
the weekly seattle
week of june 9: Patti Hearn - Seattle Pride
It's Pride Month! We talk to the Executive Director of Seattle Pride about the change in corporate sponsorships since the new administration, her decision to publicly announce the budget shortfall, and what she sees for the future of Seattle Pride. She also helps break down the news of a new Molly Moon's location, colleges merging, and a private equity acquisition.Top Stories:1. Seattle Pride updateSeattle Magazine articleSeattle Pride statement (2022)2. Molly Moon's opens waterfront locationPSBJ article3. Seattle U and Cornish merge...
2025-06-08
37 min
the weekly seattle
week of june 2: Lisa Howard - Alliance for Pioneer Square
As the Executive Director, Lisa gives us an update on the state of Pioneer Square, how the org is preparing for FIFA, and the unique way they are helping small businesses.Top Stories:1. State of Pioneer SquareSeattle magazine article and KNKX article2. Sound Transit testing light rail on I-90PSBJ article or The Urbanist article3. New taxes on businessesGeekWire article4. Glass elevator at Space NeedleGeekWire articleAbout guest Lisa Howard - Executive Director, Alliance for Pioneer Sq...
2025-06-01
45 min
the weekly seattle
week of may 26: Alejandro Grajal - Woodland Park Zoo
We're back with an inside look at the zoo! President & CEO Alejandro Grajal walks us through how they raised $120M for their new exhibit, the impact of decreased tourism from Canada, and his philosophy on why zoos are so important to our society.Top Stories:1. Woodland Park Zoo's new exhibit after $110M campaignFox13 article2. International tourism is down in SeattlePSBJ article3. Microsoft to lay off 2,000 Seattle employeesGeekWire article or PSBJ article4. Nordstrom is officially a private companySeattle Ma...
2025-05-25
44 min
the weekly seattle
week of may 12: Dan Shapiro - Glowforge
We're talking entrepreneurship, production facilities, and acquisitions with the founder and CEO of Glowforge - Dan Shapiro. As we break down the top stories of the week, he also shares how he came up with the idea of a 3D laser printer, how the tariffs are going to impact his business, and what he got wrong about Rover. Top Stories:1. Glowforge makes production changesAmid tariff turmoil, Glowforge turns to Seattle for new production factory — with help from AI (Geekwire)2. Tutta Bella expands Kroger dealTutta Bella ramps up pr...
2025-05-11
48 min
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein
16-Year-Old Murdered Neighbor, Was Released, and is STILL a Monster
It was a quiet October afternoon in 2000 when 22-year-old Rachel Kiely took her dogs for a walk near her home in Ballincollig, County Cork. She never came back. The next day, her body was discovered near the park — she had been raped and strangled.The town was shaken. Rachel was well-known, kind, full of life — and the brutality of the crime was incomprehensible. The investigation quickly led to a shocking suspect: Ian Horgan, just 16 years old.He was charged and convicted, but the sentence—eight years with six suspended—sparked outrage. It wouldn’t be the end of...
2025-05-05
59 min
the weekly seattle
week of may 5: Julia Nagele - HEWITT
We're talking all things architecture, design, and tall buildings! Julia is responsible for shaping Seattle's skyline with her signature skyscrapers like Skyglass in SLU. We find out how she is able to push the boundaries of what's possible, her thoughts on sustainability, and her most impactful piece of architecture that changed the course of her life.Top Stories1. Belltown high-rise sells for over $100MPSBJ article2. Pioneer Square hotel to be carbon positivePSBJ article3. Developer to start Ballard mid-rise apartment projectPSBJ article
2025-05-04
43 min
the weekly seattle
week of april 28: Joey Thompson - formerly Puget Sound Business Journal
Former restaurant and retail journalist Joey Thompson joins us to talk about what new restaurants are opening and which ones are closing. We also cover sports updates, new rules at Pike Place, and the state of journalism.Top Stories1. Restaurant updates: Salt & Straw, Raising Cane's, Eden Hill, and moreSalt n Straw (Seattle Times)Raising Cane's (PSBJ)Eden Hill closes (Seattle Eater)Rapport reopens as Nomadic (Cap Hill)2. Sports updates: Kraken, Storm, SeawolvesKraken head coach changes (PSBJ)Kraken changes season...
2025-04-27
29 min
the weekly seattle
week of april 21: The return of Coral Garnick Ducken - Madrona
Former journalist and VC firm content expert Coral Garnick Ducken returns to the studio to help us understand the top business stories of the week!Top Stories1. Two new grocery stores, one restaurant closesTrader Joe's draws hundreds to line up for grand opening (Seattle Times)PCC says downtown Seattle store to reopen this summer (Seattle Times)Virginia Inn, Seattle restaurant that predates Pike Place Market, will close (Seattle Times)2. Status of venture funding in Q1Seattle venture funding surges in first quarter (PSBJ)Fi...
2025-04-20
38 min
Kantar Retail Sound Bites
Episode 83: Leadership, career progression, and finding growth with Cathy and Stephen Horgan
Adaptability, collaboration, and authenticity are traits that can get you far as a professional and leader. Hear from Cathy Horgan, foodservice and on-premise lead for OLIPOP, and Stephen Horgan, co-founder of InterContinental Beverage Capital, as they join Kantar’s Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton on episode 83 of Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites to discuss career progression, leadership, and finding brand growth as CPG veterans. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn
2025-04-16
53 min
the weekly seattle
week of april 14: Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange - UW Tacoma
Top Stories:1. Development site on Tacoma's waterfront hits the marketPSBJ article2. WA college students' visas revokedSeattle Times article3. What's next for The Swiss building?The News Tribune article4. Duke's Seafood on Alki is closedEater Seattle articleAbout guest Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange - Chancellor, UW Tacoma:Sheila has been the Chancellor at UW Tacoma for just about 4 years. Prior to this she was the President of Seattle Central College and before that Vice President of University...
2025-04-13
31 min
the weekly seattle
week of april 7: Stephiney Foley - Yuzi Care
Top Stories:1. Army vet launches maternal-care startupGeekWire article2. What cuts to research means for usFormidable article3. Mark Cuban backs Seattle startup & Amazon bids on TikTokGeekWire articleNY Times article4. Two new alliances: STG & 5th Ave Theater and Seattle Center & PacSciSeattle Times article (5th Ave & STG)GeekWire article (Seattle Center & Pacific Science Center)About guest Stephiney Foley - Founder & CEO, Yuzi Care:Stephiney is a certified doula and an Army veteran. She we...
2025-04-06
39 min
Kids Media Club Podcast
Kids Media Club: Host's Hang Out - Youtube metrics, Snow White backlash, and Minecraft Movie madness
It's host hang out time again. Emily, Jo, and Andy have celebrated their 100th episode anniversary and are back shooting the breeze about all things kids media. This time around they're discussing the Youtube metrics changes and CBBC going all in on Youtube, the Snow White backlash (was Rachel Zegler pushed under the bus or did she pull the bus down on herself?), and ponder how big the Minecraft Movie will be! Settle in for a short chinwag with your favourite kids media pundits.
2025-04-03
36 min
the weekly seattle
LIVE from the Northwest Event Show: Cheryl Cecchetto - former planner of Emmy and Oscar events
This episode is a clip from the Northwest Event Show where Rachel sat down with Cheryl Cecchetto - Founder & CEO of Sequoia Productions. Cheryl and her team are responsible for putting on high-end Hollywood events inlcuding the Academy Awards and Emmys Awards Governors Balls in Los Angeles (for 33 and 28 years, consecutively), The American-Australian G’DAY USA Arts Gala (22 years), and L.A. Philharmonic Annual Gala for 6 years. Please enjoy this keynote session titled "A Peak Behind the Hollywood Curtain: Oscars, Emmy's, and more!" that took place Thursday, March 27th at 9:00am at Seattle Convention Center.Le...
2025-03-30
22 min
RTÉ Soccer Podcast
Ireland get the job done | Horgan and Towell reunited | Women's LOI and pitch problems
Stephen Kelly, Daryl Horgan and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo to react to Ireland's win over Bulgaria. The latter two reminisce about their Dundalk heyday and the reset at Oriel Park, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne look ahead to the WNT squad announcement.
2025-03-24
1h 32
the weekly seattle
week of march 24: Craig Dawson - Retail Lockbox
Top Stories:1. New sports bar by Climate PledgePSBJ article2. Inside the e-book industrySeattle Times article3. Google to make its largest acquisitionNY Times article4. Remitly co-founder steps downPSBJ articleAbout guest Craig Dawson - Co-founder & President, Retail LockboxCraig co-founded Retail Lockbox in 1994 with the help of his partner, Walt Townes. Prior to founding Retail Lockbox, Inc., Craig was a Senior Sales Executive with Unisys Corporation, an international provider of computer and system solutions. He also...
2025-03-23
40 min
the weekly seattle
week of march 17: Poppy MacDonald - USAFacts
Top Stories:1. Why do we do daylight savings?USAFacts article2. Redfin to be acquired by Rocket CompaniesGeekWire article3. Cheesecake Factory to closeSeattle Times article4. Pike Place Foundation Executive Director resignsSeattle Times article5. TariffsUSAFacts article & Seattle Times articleAbout guest Poppy MacDonald - President, USAFactsPoppy MacDonald is the President of USAFacts, a non-profit initiative that provides well-visualized data on the American people and their government. Before joining USAFacts in 2018, Poppy was...
2025-03-16
40 min
Kids Media Club Podcast
Kids Media Club: Host's Hangout talking about Ms Rachel, Pixar's Win Or Lose, and Mr Beast
In this week's Kids Media Club, it's another hosts hangout. Jo, Andy, and Emily chat about how Ms Rachel is doing on Netflix, Mr Beast's series on Amazon and how it fits into his media strategy, and the new Pixar original series Win Or Lose.
2025-03-13
30 min
the weekly seattle
best of season 1: advice
This episode we revisit some of our favorite pieces of advice from our guests over the past year! Use this extra time to catch up on any episodes you missed and we'll be back next week with our regular show.Advice:Jake Whittenberg - Morning Anchor, King5 - Listen to full episodeFran Dunaway - Founder, tomboyx - Listen to full episodeDon Riling - President, Olympic Hot Tub - Listen to full episodeAmber Simonsen - Founder, A Better 40 - Listen to full episodeJohn Cook - Founder & Publisher, GeekWire - Listen to full episodeNicole DeNamur - Owner, Sustainable...
2025-03-09
10 min
the weekly seattle
week of march 3: Lindsay Droz & Kristi Lord - L'AVANT
Top Stories:1. Starbucks to lay off 1,100 corporate employeesSeattle Times article2. Seattle tech company adds to C-suitePSBJ article3. Sounders will give away tickets to first timersSeattle Times article or Sounders Press Release4. Pickleball chain coming to FremontSeattle Magazine article or PBSJ articleAbout guest co-hosts Lindsay Droz and Kristi Lord - Co-founders, L'AVANT:L’AVANT sells bougie, eco-friendly cleaning products with plant based ingredients like hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, multipurpose spray and more. Lindsay an...
2025-03-02
54 min
the weekly seattle
week of feb 24: Bindiya Patel - Leadership Tomorrow
Top Stories:1. PATH cuts workforceGeekWire article2. Joann closes 60% of its storesNPR article3. New data from Amazon's RTOPSBJ article4. Zillow and Redfin partner, leads to layoffsSeattle Times article5. The state of DEI in businessWall Street Journal article & Seattle Times articleAbout guest Bindiya Patel - Executive Director, Leadership Tomorrow:Bindiya has been with Leadership Tomorrow for about one year. Prior to that she spent close to 20 years with PATH, a global...
2025-02-23
41 min
the weekly seattle
week of feb 17: Nick Patri - Podcast & Marketing Consultant
Top Stories:1. Martin Selig defaults on loansPSBJ article2. Canlis brother and chef leaveSeattle Met articlePSBJ articleNY Times article3. Memorial Stadium updatePSBJ article4. Two movie theaters closeSeattle Times article (Ark Lodge Cinemas)Seattle Times article (AMC 10)5. SODO might have housingSeattle Times articleAbout guest co-host Nick Patri - Podcast & Marketing Consultant:Nick started as a Sports Reporter at the Wisconsin State Journal, then...
2025-02-16
43 min
the weekly seattle
week of feb 10: Dave Siegfried - Official AI
Top Stories:1. YouTube partners with CAA to combat deepfakesVariety article2. Microsoft and OpenAI's response to DeepSeekSeattle Times articleGeekWire article & GeekWire podcast3. Smartsheet bought by private equityGeekWire article4. New UW PresidentGeekWire article5. Wildrose owner passes away Seattle Times articleAbout guest Dave Siegfried - Founder & CEO, Official AIDave has been with Offical AI for about a year, prior to that he was CEO and Co-founder of LOANtuitive, a...
2025-02-09
36 min
the weekly seattle
week of feb 3: Ambika Singh - Armoire
Top Stories:1. Funding levels drop for women foundersFormidable article2. The business of subscription boxesno article3. Seattle shipping company closesPSBJ article4. RTO: Companies re-thinking dress codesPSBJ articleAbout guest Ambika Singh - Founder & CEO, ArmoireAmbika launched Armoire, a clothing rental company, in 2016. Prior to this she worked in consulting, various startups like Rover, and also Microsoft. She is on the board of United Way of King County. She received her undergraduate degree in History/Economics...
2025-02-02
45 min
the weekly seattle
week of jan 27: Ken Horenstein - Pack Ventures
Top Stories1. TikTok updateAP News article and PSBJ article2. The state of the VC industryVCs in 2024 (PSBJ)VCs in 2025 (GeekWire)3. Meta to layoff 5% based on meritCNBC article4. Capitol Hill's Rapport closesCapitol Hill Seattle BlogAbout guest Ken Horenstein - Founder & General Partner, Pack Ventures:Ken has been with Pack Ventures for 4 years. Before that he was a co-founder of Venture Out Seattle, and prior to that worked at M12 which is Microsoft’s Ve...
2025-01-26
49 min
the weekly seattle
week of jan 20: Lorrie Baldevia - AssuredPartners
Top Stories:1. Gallagher to acquire AssuredPartnersInsurance Business Magazine article2. JCPenny and Eddie Bauer parent company to mergeSeattle Times article3. Porch shifts to homeowners insurancePSBJ article4. REI shuts down Experiences, layoffsSeattle Times articleAbout guest Lorrie Baldevia - Platform President, AssuredPartners:This is Lorrie's 25th year with AssuredPartners. She is currently on the global board of Finseca, a financial services organization. She previously served on the board of M Financial Group and Seattle University. She co-founded...
2025-01-19
41 min
the weekly seattle
week of jan 13: Alison Beddard - Cushman & Wakefield
Top Stories:1. Apple takes over Meta office spaceSeattle Times article2. Zoom coming to BellevueGeekWire article 3. Historic Pioneer Square building soldPSBJ article4.Getty Images acquires ShutterstockGeekWire articleAbout guest Alison Beddard - Managing Principal, Washington & Oregon, Cushman & WakefieldAlison has worked for commercial real estate company Cushman & Wakefield for close to 20 years. She was the Managing Principal for Utah, then Washington, and most recently has added Oregon almost 2 years ago. She serves on the UW Runstad Advisory Board an...
2025-01-12
40 min
the weekly seattle
week of jan 6: Don Riling - Olympic Hot Tub
Top Stories:1. Retail industry trends in 2024Seattle Times article2. Bartell Drugs in U Village closingPSBJ article3. Party City closingCNN article4. Nordstrom goes privateGeekWire articleAbout guest Don Riling - President & Owner, Olympic Hot TubDon has been President & Owner of Olympic Hot Tub for 8 years and has worked at the company for close to 30 years. Prior to arriving at Olympic, he had a long retail career which included Jay Jacobs, The Disney Store and Nordstrom. Outside...
2025-01-05
46 min
the weekly seattle
managing burnout, how to take a vacation, and other workplace tips with Amber Simonsen
We're bringing back some great workplace advice by republishing one of the most downloaded episodes of the weekly, featuring Amber Simonsen - Founder of A Better 40 and Director of Passenger Service Systems Integration for Alaska Airlines. About guest Amber Simonsen - Commercial Portfolio Director, Alaska Airlines & Founder, A Better 40Amber has spent the bulk of her career as a professional project manager, and being the go-to person for getting the big ideas turned into a reality. And while she loves the thrill of synthesizing complex information, building a great plan and getting things done, she like...
2024-12-29
35 min
the weekly seattle
week of dec 23: Nicole DeNamur - Sustainable Strategies & Climate Aligned Law
Top Stories:1. What is a "healthy" building?No article2. Amazon doesn't have enough space for RTOGeekWire article3. Hyatt Lake Washington sells after bankruptcyPSBJ articleSeattle Times articleAbout guest Nicole DeNamur - Owner, Sustainable Strategies and Owner, Climate Aligned Law:Nicole is the owner of Sustainable Strategies which provides sustainability consulting services. She is also the owner of Climate Aligned Law, a climate focused law firm. She is an Affiliate Instructor at UW in the Deptartment of Real Estate...
2024-12-22
44 min
the weekly seattle
week of dec 16
Solo episode! News - where are they now?!Top Stories1. Visit Seattle - event recap about FIFA 2026PSBJ article2. Kroger Albertsons updateSeattle Times article3. Expedia spy cameras updateSeattle Times article4. HomeStreet Bank and FirstSun merger updatePSBJ articlePSBJ article (analysis)5. iCap Ponzi scheme updatePSBJ article6. Boeing layoffsPSBJ article (layoffs)PSBJ article (737 production)7. Seattle colleges mergeSeattle Times article8...
2024-12-15
23 min
the weekly seattle
week of dec 9: Elaina Morris - Ascend Hospitality Group
Top Stories:1. Voodoo Donuts comes to SeattleCapitol Hill Seattle Blog2. Local sushi place re-opens after viral TikTokGeekWire article3. The restaurant minimum wage debateSeattle Times article4. Seattle can't recycle glass due to one companySeattle Times articleAbout guest Elaina Morris - Founding Partner, President & CEO, Ascend Hospitality GroupElaina has been President & CEO of Ascend Hospitality Group for about eight years which represents Ascend Prime Steak and Sushi in Bellevue and is the parent company of...
2024-12-08
49 min
the weekly seattle
week of dec 2: Emily Cantrell - Seafair
Top Stories:1. New Seafair leadershipSeattle Magazine article2. Mayor wants fewer cars in Pike PlacePSBJ articlePSBJ article (more local visitors)3. Potential legislation for night clubsSeattle City Council Blog4. Are corporations actually helping non-profits?PSBJ article (opinion piece)About guest co-host Emily Cantrell - President & CEO, SeafairPrior to being the President & CEO of Seafair, she was the COO and then interim CEO of PROVAIL, a multi-million dollar non-profit serving those with disabilities. She was...
2024-12-01
37 min
the weekly seattle
week of nov 25: Alex Halverson - Seattle Times
Top Stories:1. FTC might come after MicrosoftSeattle Times article (Alex's article)2. Elysian closes Georgetown locationPSBJ article3. SLUT stays, for nowPSBJ article4. Capital gains tax staysSeattle Times article (WA tax - Alex's article)Seattle Times article (Seattle tax)5. Sears is closingSeattle Times article About co-host Alex Halverson - Business Reporter, Seattle TimesPrior to his role as a Business Reporter at Seattle Times he was a Tech Reporter at...
2024-11-24
33 min
the weekly seattle
post election therapy
In this special episode, Rachel sits down with with a therapist to help her sort out her post election emotions. She is joined by Alex Iani - Therapist for King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (and her old roommate).The one story we cover: Boeing strike endsSeattle Times articleAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree...
2024-11-10
24 min
the weekly seattle
week of nov 4: Jake Whittenberg - King 5
Top Stories:1. The role of TV news in politicsno article2. Jeff Bezos pulls Washington Post endorsementGeekwire articleJeff Bezos statement3. CEO accused of fraud skips townSeattle Times articleSeattle Times article (update)4. Boeing workers deny offerPSBJ article5. New semi-pro Ballard soccer teamSeattle Times articleMyBallard articleAbout guest co-host Jake Whittenberg - Morning News Anchor, King 5Jake has been working at King 5 for about 15...
2024-11-03
36 min
the weekly seattle
week of oct 28: John Cook - GeekWire
Top Stories:1. How GeekWire started and the state of journalismno article2. Uber interested in acquiring ExpediaGeekWire article 3. Microsoft and OpenAI relationship rockyGeekWire article and NY Times article4 AWS CEO says something controversialGeekWire article and Seattle Times article5 Laser weed company raises $70MGeekWire articleAbout guest John Cook - Co-Founder & Publisher, GeekWireJohn launched GeekWire in 2011 with co-founder Todd Bishop. Prior to this he had a long history of working in...
2024-10-27
41 min
the weekly seattle
week of oct 21: Caitlin Braam - Yonder Cider
Top Stories:1. Ethan Stowell to open pickleball clubPSBJ article2. Yonder Cider: From garage to taproomNo article3. Nordstrom talks about theftPSBJ article4. China Harbor returnsSeattle Times articleAbout guest Caitlin Braam - Founder & CEO, Yonder Cider:Caitlin founded Yonder Cider in 2020. Prior to this she worked at Angry Orchard as a Brand Strategist and before that she was the President of Seattle Cider Company & Two Beers Brewing. She has years long history of working in PR a...
2024-10-20
45 min
the weekly seattle
week of oct 14: Maureen Wiley Clough - It Gets Late Early Podcast (the ageism episode)
Top Stories1. New walkway opens downtownSeattle Magazine article2. Gen Z getting fired quicklyYahoo Finance article3. Pokemon to open a museumPSBJ article4. Avalara to move officesPSBJ articleAbout guest Maureen Wiley Clough - Founder & Host, It Gets Late Early podcastMaureen founded the It Gets Late Early podcast about aging in the tech industry about a year and a half ago. Prior to that, she was the head of partnerships at UpKeep and was the Director...
2024-10-13
50 min
the weekly seattle
week of oct 7: Vivek Ladsariya - Pioneer Square Labs
Top Stories:1. Smartsheet to sell to private equityGeekwire article2. Electric boat engine company enters receivershipPSBJ article3. Deep fake startup gets $6.7MGeekwire article4. NVIDIA acquires Seattle AI startupPSBJ articleAbout guest Vivek Ladsariya - Managing Director, Pioneer Square LabsVivek is a Managing Director at Pioneer Square Labs which is a venture capital fund founded in 2015. Prior to this, he was the General Partner at SineWave Ventures in San Francisco and has founded a few of...
2024-10-06
32 min
the weekly seattle
week of sept 30: Gordon McHenry Jr. - United Way of King County
Top Stories:1. Boeing opinionsPSBJ article2. Bellevue affordable housing PSBJ articleGordon's opinion piece3. 3rd Ave lights & Stay Out zonesSeattle Times article (lights)Seattle Times article (stay out zones)4. Zulily being sued over layoffsGeekwire articleAbout guest Gordon McHenry Jr. - President & CEO, United Way of King CountyGordon has been President and CEO of United Way of King County for 5 years. Prior to that he served as the President and CEO of...
2024-09-29
36 min
the weekly seattle
week of sept 23
Top Stories:1. Amazon requires 5 days in officeGeekwire article2. PCC returns downtownPSBJ article3. Boeing strike updatesSeattle Times article4. Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines mergePSBJ articleAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:...
2024-09-22
21 min
the weekly seattle
week of sept 16: Trae Holiday - Converge Media
Top Stories:1. Changes to WA bar examPSBJ article2. Nordstrom trying to go privateSeattle Times article3. Bellevue Arts Museum closesBellevue Arts Museum Press Release4. Ethan Stowell/Rubenstein lawsuitSeattle Times article5. Middle school cell phone banGeekwire articleAbout guest Trae Holiday - Host & Producer, Converge MediaTrae is the Host of “The Day with Trae” where she interviews community leaders, musicians, politicians and more. She is also the Host of Equity Rising podc...
2024-09-15
32 min
the weekly seattle
week of sept 8: Tony Gavilanes - Tech Event Pro
Top Stories:1. Port of Seattle outagesGeekwire article2. Umpqua Bank Seahawks suite level PSBJ article3. Hotel workers on strikeSeattle Times article4. Largest fundraiser in the regionPSBJ article5. Seattle Rep layoffsSeattle Times articleAbout guest co-host Tony Gavilanes - Founder & CEO, Tech Event ProTony founded TEP almost 20 years ago. In 2010 he also founded Copious Love Productions, a nonprofit theater production company. Prior to that he held leadership roles for a variety of...
2024-09-08
39 min
the weekly seattle
week of aug 26: Maria Colacurcio - Syndio
Top Stories:1. Zillow CEO steps downPSBJ article2. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger makes progressSeattle Times article3. Understanding pay equity through dataBloomberg article4. Companies removing DE&I teams including MicrosoftFormidable articleAbout guest Maria Colacurcio - CEO, Syndio:Maria has been the CEO of Syndio, a pay equity software as a service company, for almost 6 years. She was a co-founder of Smartsheet, she worked in leadership roles at Starbucks corporate and Microsoft. Maria is a serial entrepren...
2024-08-25
39 min
the weekly seattle
exiting overwhelm in the workplace: Amber Simonsen - Alaska Airlines & A Better 40
About guest Amber Simonsen - Commercial Portfolio Director, Alaska Airlines & Founder, A Better 40Amber has spent the bulk of her career as a professional project manager, and being the go-to person for getting the big ideas turned into a reality. And while she loves the thrill of synthesizing complex information, building a great plan and getting things done, she likes helping others succeed even more.That’s why she started A Better 40. The lessons she's learned from consulting in the tech field, leading major system design change for government organizations, and delivering game changing products for on...
2024-08-18
31 min
the weekly seattle
week of aug 12: Marjorie Thomas - Allen Institute
Top Stories:1. Seattle's minimum wageSeattle Times article2. City of Seattle's budget issuesSeattle Times article3. Effect of caregiving in the workplaceForbes article4. Brain studies at Allen InstituteYahoo articleAbout guest Marjorie Thomas - CFO, Allen InstituteMarjorie joined the Allen Institute in 2017. As Chief Financial Officer she leads all accounting financial functions including grant administration. Previously Marjorie was CFO and Treasurer of RealNetworks. Before that, she held senior financial positions at Intuit, Sony Electronics, and Hewlett Pack...
2024-08-11
40 min
the weekly seattle
week of aug 5: Marc Berger - DH
Top Stories:1. AAA Washington brand makeoverPSBJ article2. The Stranger is boughtSeattle Times article3. New Boeing CEOGeekwire article4. Everett company ponzi schemeSeattle Times article5. LimeGlider coming to SeattleGeekwire articleAbout guest co-host Marc Berger – Executive Vice President and Puget Sound Market Lead, DHPrior to this role Marc was the President and Partner of Nyhus Communications which was bought by DH about 2 years ago. Before that he worked for the National Committee on US China...
2024-08-04
36 min
the weekly seattle
week of july 29: Fran Dunaway - tomboyx
Top Stories:1. CrowdStrike outageGeekwire article2. LevelTen raises $65M in Series DPSBJ article3. Target cuts back on LGBTQ vendorsBusiness Insider article4. New CEO at ProvidencePSBJ article5. Homegrown closing storesSeattle Times articleAbout guest co-host Fran Dunaway - Co-Founder, TomBoyX:Fran was one of the inaugural Forbes 50 over 50, she is a media executive turned fashion entrepreneur. She co-founded TomBoyX, a Seattle-based gender neutral underwear and apparel brand in 2013 with her wife. As former CEO...
2024-07-28
35 min
the weekly seattle
week of july 22: Kathy Surace-Smith - formerly NanoString
Top Stories:1. NanoString updatePrevious articles: PSBJ article & PSBJ article2. MOD Pizza sellsEater article3. Aquarium to openSeattle Times article Video4. Discrimination lawsuitGeekwire article5. Costco raising feesSeattle Times articleAbout guest co-host Kathy Surace-Smith - former SVP, Human Resources & Legal Affairs, NanoString:Kathy has over 35 years of experience working in high-growth private and public companies in US and Europe including over 20 yrs working in life sciences industry. She was the board chair for Fred H...
2024-07-21
34 min
Jewellers Academy Podcast
215. Exploring creativity with Elin Horgan and Rachel Connor - Writer, Mentor and Creative Coach
In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan talks to Rachel Connor, a writer and transformational life and creativity coach. The discussion delves into the essence of creativity, exploring its broad and deep significance beyond traditional artistic practices. Rachel Connor shares her journey from academia to becoming a creativity coach, highlighting her belief that creativity is an inherent human trait essential for self-expression and connection. She discusses her work with various creatives and non-creatives, emphasising that creativity can manifest in many forms, from artistic practices to everyday activities. Rachel's website Rachel's substack
2024-07-15
37 min
the weekly seattle
week of july 15: Jamila Conley - WeRise Wines & formerly F5
Top Stories:1. Microsoft layoffsGeekwire article2. New interim Police ChiefSeattle Times article3. Increase in scammersSeattle Times article4. Wine dealPSBJ article5. Kroger merger updatePSBJ articleAbout guest co-host Jamila Conley - Founder & CEO, WeRise Wines:Jamila was most recently the VP of Global Talent Acquisition at F5 and held VP roles in the company prior to that including Mergers & Acquisitions and IT Products. She worked in senior leadership at T-Mobile in software developm...
2024-07-14
40 min
BEST OF LONDON
🫣💎 INSIDER SECRETS of THE BAFTAS and GIVING A MASTERCLASS with ROB DELANEY, SHARON HORGAN and NICOLE TAYLOR - SCREENWRITER PAUL COLEMAN WHO WON BAFTAS FOR PETER KAY'S CAR SHARE
BAFTA winning screenwriter Paul Coleman gives us his insider secrets of the BAFTAS although only after a lot of coaxing by Ben! He also tells us about the talk he gave with Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney and Nicole Taylor and how much respect he has for them.You can listen to the FULL episode which this HIDDEN GEM is taken from by going to the previous edition of BEST OF LONDON or by clicking here:https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/oQR5wPnh8KbE-mail: ben@lifemac.comBest of London Instagram...
2024-07-14
09 min
the weekly seattle
week of july 8: Jaebadiah Gardner - GardnerGlobal
Top Stories:1. New housing in Central DistrictCapitol Hill Blog article2. WA program for first time homebuyersSeattle Times article3. Plastic surgeon office fakes reviewsSeattle Times article4. Idaho investment company buys First Hill towerPSBJ article5. Warren Buffet's financial plans after he diesGeekwire articleAbout guest co-host Jaebadiah Gardner - Founder & CEO, Gardner Global:Jaebadiah is an African-American, Mexican-American businessman, multi-family real estate developer, fund manager, author and is the Founder & CEO of GardnerGlobal...
2024-07-07
35 min
the weekly seattle
week of july 1: Kathi Lentzsch - Board Director & formerly Bartell Drugs
Top Stories1. HomeStreet Bank & FirstSun mergerPSBJ article2. The future of pharmaciesFortune article3. Electrician strike endsSeattle Times article4. Costco lawsuitSeattle Times article5. Getty Images co-founder leaves boardPSBJ articleGuest co-host Kathi Lentzsch - Board Member and former CEO of Bartell Drugs:Kathi is the co-chair for the Women Corporate Directors Foundation, a board member of Skagit Valley Malting, a board member for UW's Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking. Prior to this, she w...
2024-06-30
37 min
the weekly seattle
week of june 24: Return of Emily Parkhurst - Formidable
Top Stories1. Farestart is reopeningSeattle Times article2. Seattle startup sceneGeekwire article3. New museum to open425 Magazine article4. Saltchuk buys a company for $430MPSBJ article5. Boeing CEO is under fireFormidable articleGuest Co-Host Emily Parkhurst - Founder & CEO, FormidableEmily Parkhurst is the Founder & CEO of media company Formidable launched in 2024. Prior to this she was the VP of Content at 6AM City, and before that the Publisher and Market President of the Pug...
2024-06-23
35 min
the weekly seattle
mid-year economic outlook: Skylar Olsen - Chief Economist, Zillow
In this special episode we sit down with Dr. Skylar Olsen - Chief Economist of Zillow who gives us a mid-year economic outlook. We talk about interest rates, inflation, recession, and so much more!Dr. Skylar Olsen - Chief Economist, ZillowA Ph.D. housing economist with over a decade studying U.S. housing markets and consumers, Skylar is passionate about ensuring policymakers, journalists, housing professionals, and her colleagues have the data and understanding they need to make better decisions.Skylar has testified before Congress about fair housing issues and regularly shares her...
2024-06-16
43 min
the weekly seattle
week of june 10: Greg Kunst - Aurion Biotech
Top Stories1. Microsoft CEO leaves Starbucks boardGeekwire article2. Seattle startup wins lawsuit against BoeingSeattle Times article3. VC backed biotech Vilya raises $71MGeekwire article4. Lightrail SLU location debateOpinion 1: The Stranger articleOpinion 2: PSBJ article5. New record store on VashonSeattle Times articleAbout guest co-host Greg Kunst - Founder & CEO, Aurion Biotech:Greg Kunst founded Aurion Biotech which is a company that develops cell therapies for the treatment of serious eye disorders...
2024-06-09
28 min
the weekly seattle
week of june 3: Andrea Anderson - Girl Scouts
Top Stories:1. T-Mobile buys most of US CellularSeattle Times article2. MultiCare & Overlake affiliationPSBJ article3. Melinda French Gates announces planGeekwire article4. Startup helping with bereavementGeekwire article5. Seattle CEO returnsSeattle Times article2022 Seattle Times articleAbout guest co-host Andrea Anderson - CEO, Girl Scouts of Western Washington:Andrea is the proud daughter of immigrants from Denmark, a Girl Scout alum (having been a Brownie while growing up in Michigan), and is the fi...
2024-06-02
39 min
the weekly seattle
week of may 27: Coral Garnick Ducken - Madrona
Top Stories:1. Expedia leaders are outGeekwire article/Seattle Times article2. Synapse bankruptcy affects Seattle startupGeekwire article3. Amazon AWS CEO changePSBJ article (CEO leaving)PSBJ article (new CEO)4. OpenAI's new voice productGeekwire article5. Local VC to launch startup community hubGeekwire articleAbout guest co-host Coral Garnick Ducken - Digital Editor, Madrona:Prior to her current role as Digital Editor for Seattle VC firm Madrona, she was a content writer for Blueprint Technologies...
2024-05-26
28 min
the weekly seattle
week of may 20: Eduardo Penalver - Seattle University
Top Stories:1. Seattle CEO guilty of fraudPSBJ article2. Melinda French Gates steps downSeattle Times article3. Kaiser Permanente to sell landPSBJ article4. Chateau Ste Michelle over the yearsPSBJ article (Jen Belle leaving)Seattle Times article (background)5. Amazon's new Project KuiperGeekwire articleAbout guest co-host Eduardo Penalver - President, Seattle University:Eduardo M. Peñalver became the President of Seattle University on July 1, 2021. From 2014 until 2021, he served as the Dean of Cornell Law School.Pr...
2024-05-19
36 min
the weekly seattle
week of may 13: Troy Anderson - Visit Seattle
Top Stories:1. Visit Seattle updates(no article)2. Top Pot Doughnuts expandsPSBJ article3. Docusign acquires LexionGeekwire article4. Starbucks ex-CEO weighs inGeekwire article5. Redfin settles in lawsuitAP news articleAbout guest co-host Troy Anderson - Director of Sales, Visit SeattleTroy has been with Visit Seattle for close to 12 years and currently serves as the Director of Sales specifically focusing on bringing convention business to the city. Prior to this role he worked in sales at hote...
2024-05-12
35 min
the weekly seattle
week of may 6: Cate Goethals - Better Boards Initiative
Top Stories:1. Sue Bird joins Storm ownership groupAP News article2. Amazon Q1 numbers are upGeekwire article3. REI reports 2023 lossSeattle Times article4. FTC sues DoxoPSBJ article5. Downtown properties owe $16M for waterfrontSeattle Times articleAbout co-host: Cate Goethals - Founder, The Better Boards InitiativeCate is the Founder of The Better Boards Initiative, an organization with the goal of making corporate boards more diverse. She is also the Founder & Director of the Women Board Dire...
2024-05-05
31 min
the weekly seattle
week of april 29: James Falzone - Cornish College of the Arts
Top Stories:1. Nanostring is boughtPSBJ article2. Non-compete clauses are bannedSeattle Times article3. Cornish is selling Kerry HallSeattle Magazine article4. Music venues opening/re-openingSeattle Times article (Carnation)Seattle Refined (Conor Byrne)5. President of Wizards of the Coast resignsGeekwire article About co-host: James Falzone - Dean at Cornish College of the Arts James Falzone is a clarinetist, composer, and improviser whose work in the jazz and creative music scenes has won him international ac...
2024-04-28
40 min
the weekly seattle
week of april 22: Jen Barnes - Rough & Tumble
Top Stories:1. Bumbershoot will open arts venueSeattle Times article2. Fremont Brewery has a new ownerSeattle Times article3. Styrofoam containers to be bannedSeattle Times article4. ZoomCare will accept MedicarePSBJ Article5. Affordable housing project in U districtPSBJ Article Other sources:Low Income Housing Brewery RankingsAbout co-host: Jen Barnes - Founder & Owner, Rough and Tumble:Jen opened Rough & Tumble, the first ever pub for women's just about a year an...
2024-04-21
32 min
the weekly seattle
week of april 15: Ilona Lohrey - GSBA
Top Stories:1. Landmark Events Co takes over Columbia Winery tasting room spacePSBJ article2. Lululemon leaves Pacific PlaceSeattle Times article3. US-Japan investment in AI educationGeekwire article4. Providence Swedish buys naming rightsPSBJ article5. Google pauses construction in KirklandGeekwire article About co-host Ilona Lohrey - President & CEO, GSBA:Ilona is the President and CEO of the GSBA, Washington state's LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce. Prior to this she was the CEO of an industrial cleani...
2024-04-14
22 min
the weekly seattle
week of april 8: Will Niccolls - Green Latrine
Top Stories1. Minimum wage for delivery app workersPSBJ article2. Unique building opens in SLUDezeen article3. Amazon ditches “just walk out” techGeekwire article4. Microsoft unbundles Office & TeamsSeattle Times article5. Bonuses for Alaska Airlines’ C-suiteSeattle Times articleAbout co-host Will Niccolls - Founder & CEO, Green LatrineWill founded Green Latrine in 2015 and has landed large deals like the Special Olympics USA games and the closing of the viaduct and opening of the tunnel...
2024-04-07
37 min
the weekly seattle
week of april 1: Marceil Van Camp - Kamp Social House/Compass
Top Stories:1. Boeing CEO steps downPSBJ article2. Ballard dive barsSeattle Times article3. Visa/Mastercard suit settles re: feesNPR article4. Bellevue company Ponzi scheme?Seattle Times article5. Strip club legislation passes in WASeattle Times article About guest co-host:Marceil Van Camp is the co-owner of Kamp Social House, a restaurant & bar located in Madison Valley that opened about 2 years ago. She is also a real estate broker for Compass. Prior to these roles she w...
2024-03-31
29 min
the weekly seattle
week of march 25: Megan Campbell - former journalist
Top Stories:Textio layoffs Geekwire article (textio)Geekwire article (tech layoffs)KCTS9 and Crosscut open a new officePSBJ articleReign is getting acquiredPSBJ articleSeattle Storm opening new facilityPSBJ articleMayor Harrell’s proposed legislationSeattle Times articleAbout co-host Megan Campbell:Megan has worked in journalism for over 10 years including a former reporter at the Puget Sound Business Journal and Past President of the Society of Professional Journalists. She wo...
2024-03-24
24 min
the weekly seattle
week of march 18: Jon Scholes - DSA
Top Stories:1. New UW Basketball facilityPSBJ article2. Zulily gets acquiredGeekwire article3. State of Downtown (event recap)PSBJ article & Geekwire article4. Brooks Running CEO steps downSeattle Times article5. Cricket league in SeattleGeekwire articleCo-Host Jon Scholes:Jon Scholes is President & CEO of the Downtown Seattle Assocation where he is responsible for the operations and programs of the DSA, an 1,100 member association formed in 1958 to create a healthy, vibrant downtown for all. He was appointed President...
2024-03-17
32 min
the weekly seattle
week of march 11: Rob Smith - Seattle Magazine
Top Stories1. Boeing and Spirit AerosystemsPSBJ article (Spirit Aerosystems)Seattle Times article (NTSB)2. In-N-Out coming to WAThe Columbian article3. Pfizer shuts down Seagen facilityPSBJ article4. Phase Genomics gets grant from Gates FoundationGeekwire article5. Are college athletes employees?AP News articleCo-Host Rob Smith:Rob is the Executive Editor for the Seattle Magazine and the Seattle Business Magazine. Prior to this he was the Editor-in-Chief for the Puget Sound Business Journal and the Editor-i...
2024-03-09
29 min
the weekly seattle
week of march 4: Emily Parkhurst - Formidable
Top Stories:1. Expedia layoffsGeekwire article2. Microsoft and Mistral AISeattle Times article3. Techstars accelerator closesGeekwire article 4. Blackstone acquires RoverPSBJ article 5. FTC blocks Kroger acquisitionSeattle Times article6. Burb’s Burgers closesSeattle Eater articleCo-Host Emily Parkhurst:Emily Parkhurst was most recently the VP of Content at 6AM City. Prior to this role, she was the Publisher and Market President of the Puget Sound Business Journal. She was a Seni...
2024-03-03
26 min
University of Nevada Press Podcast
David Horgan, "Helmi's Shadow: A Journey of Survival from Russia to East Asia to the American West" (U Nevada Press, 2021)
Helmi's Shadow: A Journey of Survival from Russia to East Asia to the American West (U Nevada Press, 2021) tells the sweeping true story of two Russian Jewish refugees, a mother (Rachel Koskin) and her daughter (Helmi). With determination and courage, they survived decades of hardship in the hidden corners of war-torn Asia and then journeyed across the Pacific at the end of the Second World War to become United States citizens after seeking safe harbor in the unlikely western desert town of Reno, Nevada. This compelling narrative is also a memoir, told lovingly by Helmi's son, David, of growing up...
2023-04-01
1h 29
New Books in Jewish Studies
David Horgan, "Helmi's Shadow: A Journey of Survival from Russia to East Asia to the American West" (U Nevada Press, 2021)
Helmi's Shadow: A Journey of Survival from Russia to East Asia to the American West (U Nevada Press, 2021) tells the sweeping true story of two Russian Jewish refugees, a mother (Rachel Koskin) and her daughter (Helmi). With determination and courage, they survived decades of hardship in the hidden corners of war-torn Asia and then journeyed across the Pacific at the end of the Second World War to become United States citizens after seeking safe harbor in the unlikely western desert town of Reno, Nevada. This compelling narrative is also a memoir, told lovingly by Helmi's son, David, of growing up...
2023-04-01
1h 29
New Books in Biography
David Horgan, "Helmi's Shadow: A Journey of Survival from Russia to East Asia to the American West" (U Nevada Press, 2021)
Helmi's Shadow: A Journey of Survival from Russia to East Asia to the American West (U Nevada Press, 2021) tells the sweeping true story of two Russian Jewish refugees, a mother (Rachel Koskin) and her daughter (Helmi). With determination and courage, they survived decades of hardship in the hidden corners of war-torn Asia and then journeyed across the Pacific at the end of the Second World War to become United States citizens after seeking safe harbor in the unlikely western desert town of Reno, Nevada. This compelling narrative is also a memoir, told lovingly by Helmi's son, David, of growing up...
2023-04-01
1h 29
I Have a Question with Rachel and Walls
Ep. 50: 50th Episode Extravaganza!!!
Rachel and Walls celebrate their 50th (!!!) episode with a bonanza of 50-themed questions and content! First, they check in about what's changed for them over the past year. Next, they do a Lighting Round Switcheroo: Rachel answers five questions she'd previously asked Walls on the podcast, and Walls answers five questions she'd previously asked Rachel on the podcast. Then, the hosts each answer five questions that have something to do with the number 50. And finally, they drop some fun and gratitude-inducing recommendations inspired by--you guessed it--the number 50!!! SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU! To join them, click the "Support" button...
2021-03-10
29 min
Balancing Acts
Rachel Stubbings on being a jack of all trades and how it's finally paying off
In this conversation I chat to actor/writer/director Rachel Stubbings (https://twitter.com/RachelStubbings).Rachel is a BAFTA nominated writer whose credits include The Athena (Sky), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (C4), Mock The Week (BBC2), The Last Leg (C4), Trollied (Sky) and Invasion Of The Book Readers (BBC). She is currently developing her short Good Grief as a feature film. As an actor Rachel has recently starred alongside Karl Pilkinton in Sick Of It (Sky), Julia Davis in Sally4Ever (Sky/HBO) and in the very funny Whenever You're Ready, written and directed by Craig Ainsley which is currently being d...
2021-01-26
1h 22
The Engineers Collective
Introducing the 156th President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Rachel Skinner
In this month's Engineers Collective podcast, NCE news editor Rob Horgan and features editor Nadine Buddoo discuss the unfolding news stories, including Lower Thames Crossing. The pair also address the ongoing HS2 legal battle with Bechtel which is rumbling on, and non disclosure agreements: neccesary, or do they promote a culture of silence? Later, editor of New Civil Engineer, Claire Smith, interviews the incoming ICE President, Rachel Skinner. Rachel is executive director at WSP and talks to Claire about her priorities and theme for her year in the hot seat. The Engineers Collective is powered b...
2020-11-25
58 min
Movies First: Film Reviews & Insights
772: Military Wives (Comedy, Drama)(the @MoviesFirst review)
Movies First 772Military Wives (Comedy, Drama)With their partners away serving in Afghanistan, a group of women on the home front form a choir and quickly find themselves at the center of a media sensation and global movement.Director: Peter CattaneoWriters: Rosanne Flynn (Writer), Rachel TunnardStars: Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan, Jason Flemyng - (IMDb) For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
2020-03-13
02 min
RCI | English : Reports
Alberta to repeal carbon tax and press on pipelines, says incoming premier
Alberta premier-designate Jason Kenney says he’ll move fast to repeal the carbon tax legislation adopted by the previous centre-left New Democratic Party government and jump-start stalled pipeline projects, setting the stage for a confrontation with the federal government, neighbouring British Columbia and Quebec. Kenney, 50, who will be sworn as premier of the oil-rich Western Canadian province on Apr. 30, after his United Conservative Party secured a landslide victory in Tuesday’s election, said his first order of business would be to kill the carbon tax legislation adopted by Rachel Notley’s NDP government. At the same time Kenney vowed to revive...
2019-04-18
02 min
The Mike Harding Folk Show
Mike Harding Folk Show 260
PODCAST: 26 Aug 201801 King Of The Cannibal Islands - The Giggleswick Temperance Band - From The Lion's Den02 Ordinary Man - Christy Moore - On The Road [Disc 1]03 Life Is Not Kind To The Drinking Man - Steve Tilston - Steve Tilston: Distant Days04 Botany Bay - Kelly Oliver - Botany Bay05 The Galtee Rangers/Meet You Down The Station/Dog In The Fog - Mike McGoldrick & Dezi Donnelly - Dog In The Fog 06 Trouble In Mind - Kevin McSherry - F...
2018-08-28
2h 00
Zadzooks Happy Hour
#56: Game Night (4k/Blu-ray), Blockers (4k/Blu-ray), Mission Impossible Set (4k), Evil Genius (Netflix), The Staircase (Netflix)
This week, Joe and Todd review Game Night (4k/Blu-ray), Blockers (4k/Blu-ray), and Mission Impossible Set Re-Release on 4k. Game Night stars Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Billy Magnussen, Sharon Horgan, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, Jesse Plemons, Michael C. Hall, and Kyle Chandler. Blockers stars Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz, John Cena, Kathryn Newton, Amelia Oswald, Anniston Almond, Aubree McGuire, Geraldine Viswanathan, Hannibal Buress, and Gary Cole. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/zadzooks-happy-hour/support
2018-07-10
37 min
Unpacking the News
Trudeau, Notley, Horgan and the Politics of Pipelines
What if the inter-provincial Trans Mountain pipeline dispute doesn’t represent a failure of democracy or the rule of law? What if it actually shows a system working the way it’s supposed to? Political theorist David Moscrop joins host Andre Goulet to explain why, far from a constitutional crisis, this is what functional federalism looks like in action. Plus: exploring the self-interests and political motivations guiding the pipeline policies of John Horgan, Rachel Notley and Justin Trudeau.Look for David Moscrop's ‘The Kinder Morgan spat is an intractable slog—but it’s also democracy...
2018-04-25
24 min
ICBA Cast
ICBA CONVERSATIONS: John Horgan Went To Ottawa and Made Things Worse
Justin Trudeau, John Horgan and Rachel Notley met Sunday in Ottawa and accomplished nothing on the #buildKM file. Jordan and Chris are getting mighty worried…
2018-04-17
11 min
ICBA Cast
ICBA Joins #ConfidenceInCanada Coalition to #Get2Yes on Trans Mountain Pipeline
Confidence in Canada Press Conference April 12th, 2018 – More than 70 organizations call on Justin Trudeau, John Horgan and Rachel Notley to break the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project impasse.
2018-04-13
36 min
Microphone Therapy
10 Things You Didn't Know About Game Night
MOVIE TRIVIA Game Night Movie Trivia 10. Was released just over thirty years after Jason Bateman's first starring film, "Teen Wolf Too". 9. Jesse Plemons is currently engaged to Kirsten Dunst. 8. The best way to remove red dye from hair (or fur), is to use an equal part combination of baking soda and dandruff shampoo. 7. Differing from 1997's The Game, Game Night has its main characters actually thinking that they're playing a game when they are actually in a real life ordeal. And it's funny. 6. Kyle Chandler and Jesse Plemons were on the TV show Friday Night Lights. 5. Sharon Horgan looks similar...
2018-03-18
05 min
Joanna Langfield's The Movie Minute
Joanna Langfield's Movie Minute Review of Game Night.
Game Night A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery. Stars: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler, Sharon Horgan. Quote: "There are a whole lot worse things than watching talented people do their best to entertain you. And that’s exactly what Game Night is: a frantically funny, self aware caper that’s got no real agenda except to make you have a good time." For Full Review go to: themovieminute.com
2018-02-23
00 min
The Daveberta Podcast
Episode 6: Alberta-BC Pipeline War, UCP loses 2 MLAs, and Alberta Party leadership race
We’re back! After a brief hiatus because Ryan was down south helping Make America Great Again, we are back with a new episode of The Daveberta Podcast. In this episode, Dave and Ryan discuss the ongoing dispute between Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and British Columbia Premier John Horgan over the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline […]
2018-02-19
49 min
Inside #bcpoli
Full press conference as Premier John Horgan responds to Alberta's ban of BC wine in trade dispute
Premier John Horgan responds to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley as she moves to ban B.C. wine in retaliation for the Horgan government putting roadblocks in the way of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
2018-02-07
15 min