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Cider Chat460: James B. Forbes on Little Pomona’s Ciders & LegacyAn intimate sit down with James Forbes of Little Pomona to talk about grief of losing his wife and business partner Susanna Forbes, the growth of the cidery, and the evolving identity of one this select cidery. Remembering Susanna Forbes Susanna Forbes, co-founder of Little Pomona, passed away in 2024. Her warmth, encouragement, and belief in others shaped the cidery from day one. As James puts it, “She was always trying to build up and support others – including me.” James, Ria and Susanna 2019 What’s New at Little Pomona Champagne Method Quince Wi...2025-05-2145 min
Ether & IchorMysterious and SpookyIn our feral season finale, we’re discussing The Addams Family and the gothic. Enjoy our new microphone which clearly picks up our horrible neighbour’s neglected dog’s constant barking! Also discussions of what is gothic, what is goth, and what is wrong with hanging a moose ass on someone else’s wall.Biolink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-131h 16Ether & IchorPut On Your Red Shoes And DanceIn this episode, we talk about fairytale ballets, and how folklore and fairytale stories are adapted through the medium of dance.Biolink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-271h 03Ether & IchorI Feel Normal About Eddie MunsonIn this episode, we talk about Stranger Things, grief horror, and Cold War horror.Biolink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-131h 37
Advisor Edge: The GVA WayEpisode 11: Practice ManagementIn Episode 11 of our podcast “Advisor Edge: The GVA Way” James J. Spinelli, ChFC® hosts Cynthia Spigel, CFP®, JD, CRCP owner of Spigel Strategies and Solutions for a discussion and action items on Practice Management for Investment Advisors. A few key takeaways from this episode: The importance of creating and communicating a strong vision for your - practiceSetting clear internal expectationsDeveloping a strong client experienceGreat Valley Advisor Group is a technology-driven, full-service RIA engineered to provide tailored solutions to independent advisors and advisory firms.2025-01-3121 minEther & IchorHere Comes A Special BoyIt's James's time to shine in our episode on The Legend of Zelda and mythology!Biolink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-191h 03Ether & IchorThe Once Upon A Time GambitIn this episode, we discuss the influence of fairytales on the storytelling art in the films of Guillermo del Toro.Links and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-051h 04Ether & IchorThanks For The Brain Blasting, Mr. PratchettIn this episode, we tackle Discworld, talking about intersections with mythology, folklore, fairytales, and the art of storytelling. GNU Terry Pratchett.PatreonKo-fiBiolink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-211h 07
Advisor Edge: The GVA WayEpisode 7: CompensationIn Episode 7 of our podcast “Advisor Edge: The GVA Way” James J. Spinelli, ChFC®, AIF® hosts Chief Executive Officer Colton Pence and Manager of Advisor Compensation Alexandra Mayeaux from AdvisorBOB. AdvisorBOB is an all-encompassing financial advisor compensation software for RIA back office staff and advisors. It provides customizable and individualized compensation calculations as well as advanced reporting capabilities. Numerous registered investment advisories of all sizes – from startups to Forbes top 100 – use AdvisorBOB to calculate advisors’ compensation, send payouts, and manage their business.Welcome to Advisor Edge: The GVA Way, a podcast series created for financial advisors navigating the complexi...2024-11-1918 min
Advisor Edge: The GVA WayEpisode 5: Asset ManagementIn Episode 5 of our podcast “Advisor Edge: The GVA Way” James J. Spinelli, ChFC®, AIF®You’ll hear about Eric’s extensive experience in the financial industry space. Did you know he used to run his own RIA?! On that Eric says, “One of the things that I came to realize running my own RIA is that the world had become so much more complex in terms of running a business in the investment space than it had been 20 years ago when I first started…and that’s how I came to know GVA.”Learn more about why we...2024-11-1919 min
Advisor Edge: The GVA WayEpisode 1: What is GVA?In Episode 1, James sits down with Phil Regan, part of the Business Development team at GVA, and they discuss the unique culture, service, and offerings of Great Valley Advisor Group. GVA is a full-service, technology-driven RIA. With more than 170 advisors across the country, GVA provides asset management, compliance, billing & compensation, insurance brokerage, 401k services, technology, and more to our advisors. Everything we do is scalable, as we place technology in the forefront. We are a family of like-minded individuals who hold our client's financial interests above our own.Welcome to Advisor Edge: The GVA Way, a podcast...2024-11-1516 min
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) PodcastRunning Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #15 - featuring James Thurlow, MD of Open TrackingRunning Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic - Episode #15 featuring James Thurlow now live! Matt and Tom are in conversation with James Thurlow, MD of Open Tracking.James’ journey in the running industry stretches back nearly two decades, initially as an event organiser but now providing the largest live GPS tracking service to some of the industry’s biggest brands and foremost events.Having been encouraged to keep his product alive after initial challenges, Open Tacking is now regarded as the market leader and James and his team as the go-to experts. James...2024-09-0338 minEther & IchorAin't That Just The WayWe're here to burgle your turts! We're also here to talk about fairytales and folklore in Over the Garden Wall.*bio.link/etherandichor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-011h 23Ether & IchorDead Men Tell No TalesLet us tell you a story about a Spaniard named Vasquez...This week, we're talking about storytelling and telling stories in a story about stories, the Treasure Island prequel Black Sails. Grab your hurdy gurdy and raise the black!PatreonKo-fi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-181h 41Ether & IchorThe Cassandra ExperienceIn this episode, we discuss mythological references and in-world mythologies in Mass Effect.Biolink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0459 minEther & IchorAll That Glitters Is GothWelcome to Season 4, in which we are feral! On today's episode, we're talking about 1998 film Velvet Goldmine as a work of gothic media.Biolink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-201h 12
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) PodcastRunning Industry Alliance Podcast - Episode #10 - featuring James VickersWelcome to Episode 10 of the Running Industry Alliance Podcast in association with supersonic! Matt is in conversation this month with James Vickers, CMCO of Muuvr."Muuvr is much more than a sports rewards app. It is the heart and soul of a new breed of visionary sports community that is committed to independence, inclusiveness, transparency and the transformative power of sport to move the human race forward".JOIN THE REVOLUTION, JOIN THE MUUVMENT In this episode we discuss the fast development of technology and Muuvr, an endurance sports application t...2024-03-0133 min
The Physician Associate PodcastHow to help a physician associate in difficultyIn this episode, James Catton talks to PA Ria Agarwal about her research into supporting physician associates in difficulty.
There are a number of different factors that can cause a PA to face difficulty in their career; money worries, relationships, complicated home lives and caring commitments to name just a few. There are a few tell-tale signs of how to spot this in a PA, and Ria shares her advice on how to help.
James and Ria also talk about the differences between doctors in difficulty and PAs, and talk about some of these key...2023-08-2129 minEther & IchorSunday Night at the Trojan PalladiumWe're dedicating the season finale of mythology season to Athena, goddess of wisdom, war, and weaving! Join us as we discuss her presence in the stories of Arachne, Medusa, and Odysseus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-061h 04Ether & IchorComing Out of My Rock and I've Been Doing Just FineIt's the summer solstice and we're delving into Mithraism this week, taking a look at the evidence and theories about this Roman mystery cult and put forward our own theory about the nature of his worship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-2255 minEther & IchorHolding Out for a HeroIt turns out Bonnie Tyler is not the only one waiting for a mythic hero to fight the rising odds on her behalf. We look at the myth of the king asleep in the mountain and how it crops up around the world, in mythology and in fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-0858 minEther & IchorGoat Riders and This GuyThe Wild Hunt is calling! Join us and the upstairs neighbours' dogs for a ride with the eternal hunters across Scandinavia, the Pacific islands, the world of DC comics, and more.All the links to listen, support the podcast, and follow us on social media are here at our Biolink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-251h 08Ether & IchorCilla Black and KharybdisOh, we do love to be beside the seaside (unlike Skaði)! Join us this week for a swim through mythology of the sea.All the links to support the podcast, buy merch, and find us elsewhere on the interwebs can be found at our Biolink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1147 minEther & IchorWe Are the Daughters of the Trolls You Couldn't PetrifyIt's field trip time once again on Ether & Ichor! This week, we're visiting the lake that makes you old, the rock where Galadriel lives, and some extremely non-dormant volcanoes.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-271h 04
Financial Advisor Marketing PodcastGrowing RIA Revenue To More Than $16K Per Month With Twitter (With Thomas Kopelman)Twitter is one of the easiest social media platforms to grow your following and business on. Unlike LinkedIn, Twitter is more authentic—which means, it could unlock a treasure trove of new clients to your business. That said, I’m the furthest thing from an expert on Twitter. That’s why I invited an actual expert onto today’s episode: Thomas Kopelman. In this episode, Thomas reveals how advisors can leverage Twitter, and make more than $16k per month from Twitter alone. If you’re not using Twitter, or not landing clients from Twitter, this...2023-04-2447 minEther & IchorWine and Women and Wonderful VicesWelcome to the Cult of Dionysus! In this episode, we discuss the queer experience as seen in The Bacchae, a number of useful and appreciated things Dionysus invented, and Semele's hit points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-3057 min
Ether & IchorElysian Fields ForeverKatabasis Cruises invites you on a journey through the underworlds to meet some chthonic deities from Greek, Norse, and Egyptian mythology. Also Big Bird is here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1658 min
Ether & IchorThe Patron Saint of Lyres and LyingTrick or treat? Why not both! Join us as we take a look at tricksters, some of James's favourite little guys in mythology, and the things they have in common besides a love of mischief and commitment to the bit.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-0254 min
NTP PodcastRia ODonnell: Managing Director at Custom Learning DesignIn this episode of the NTP podcast we chat with Ria ODonnell, Managing Director at Custom Learning Design. We discuss Ria's career to date, how she transitioned into her role as managing director and a focus on learning and business development. Hope you enjoy the episode!2023-02-2823 min
Ether & IchorWhen Life Gives You LemnosFor the premiere of our mythology season, we dive into the messy mythos of Olympus and talk about Aphrodite and Hephaestus. Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1653 min
Ether & IchorThe Christmas Ghost AgendaRia takes over for our Christmas bonus episode, taking a look at the history of Christmas ghost stories and a folkloric ghost story for the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2213 min
Ether & IchorEros By Any Other NameIn our fairytale season finale, we discuss a tale as old as time: 'Beauty and the Beast'. Learn about its mythological connections, beloved literary versions, as well as two of our favourite film adaptations. Ether & Ichor will return in the new year for season three!Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-101h 04
Ether & IchorThe End Justifies The BeansOnce upon a time in a far-off kingdom lived a fair maiden, a sad young lad, and a childless baker with his wife. If you sang some interjections into that line, you’re ready to follow us Into the Woods for an episode all about the Stephen Sondheim musical! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-2758 min
Cider Chat341: Going to CiderDays 2.0 | Tip of the Glass Part 1Going to CiderDays 2.0 | Part 1 This year 2022 is the reboot of America's oldest educational and festive cider event dubbed this year as CiderDays 2.0 and this episode we tip the glass to those who are helping make it happen and find out what they are doing on November 4th-6th. In this episode meet the CiderDays 2.0 Sponsors Ryan and Casey Liquors Ryan and Casey Liquors 1998 Artifact Cider Project New Salem Cider Berkshire Cider Project Scott Farm The Brewery at Four Star Farms Beaver Pond Distillery Brook Farm Orchard CiderDays 2.0 Schedule page Big #1 Tip is to BOOKMARK this p...2022-10-1948 min
Ether & IchorEverything's Coming Up MiuccioSpiritually, this episode was recorded on the back of a Vespa. Luckily for our sound quality, it was not physically recorded on the back of a Vespa. This week, Ether & Ichor goes to Italy with a tour of Giambattista Basile’s Il Pentamerone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-131h 07
Ether & IchorLore and OrderThis week, we're talking all things Sleeping Beauty, including the old stand-bys Perrault and the Grimms, and two lesser-known variants from Italy and the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-2948 min
Ether & IchorBremen is a State of MindFor the union makes us strong... this week we discuss The Town Musicians of Bremen and a few of its variants from around the world.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-0142 min
Ether & IchorSpongebeard SoldierpantsFamily is a common theme in fairy tales and this week we look at a few stories which centre around sisters. Hear about the Grimms' "Snow White and Rose Red", "The Six Swans", "The Worn-Out Dancing Shoes", and other variants of these including "The Jackdaw Girls", "The Wild Swans" and "Kate Crackernuts".Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-1854 min
Ether & IchorLife on the Mermaid SceneThis week we're putting our favourite sad boy, Hans Christian Andersen, under the spotlight. Learn a little about the man himself, and about two of his most beloved tales, 'The Snow Queen' and 'The Little Mermaid'. Content warnings for discussion of depression and suicidal ideation.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-0449 min
Ether & IchorSir, That's My Emotional Support FairytaleLet's take a look at one of the most enduring fairytales, 'Cinderella'. We go through a lesser known North American variant and discuss two of our favourite movie adaptations of the story.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-211h 04
Ether & IchorCSI: SchwarzwaldMagic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all? Join us this week to learn about one of the most well-known fairytales, Snow White. We look at the Grimms' tale that inspired a Disney classic, take you through a fun Armenian variant, and discuss 2012's 'Snow White and the Huntsman'.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-071h 04
Ether & Ichord'AulnoyCon 1697Once upon a time, there was a French Countess who wrote some fun stories... In the first episode of our fairytale season, we talk about Madame d'Aulnoy and the beginnings of literary fairytales, and discuss one of her stories in detail. Subscribe for bonus episodes here: https://anchor.fm/ether-and-ichor/subscribeIntro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-231h 01
Ether & IchorLestat de Lioncourt Has Been Dead For 240 Slutty, Slutty YearsIt's time... join us for a stroll through the Savage Garden as vampire season comes to a close, and we take on Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. Content warnings for discussion of abuse, depression, and suicidal ideation.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-121h 36
Ether & IchorThe King Is Undead, Long Live King VampireLet us introduce you to some old friends... this week Ria and James take you through almost a millennia of real world accounts of vampires and find out how the locals dealt with them as we ask: how do you solve a problem like Magia (Posthuma)?Intro music is Ghastly Castle by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-2859 min
Ether & IchorIn Mystic Falls Life Was Tough For a Seventeen Year OldDear Diary... In this episode we travel to Mystic Falls and take a look at the small town with a dark secret. We discuss the lore, the character dynamics, and the often surprisingly mature writing in 'The Vampire Diaries' series. Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-141h 12
Ether & IchorVampires Are Not the Only FruitInto every generation a zeitgeist is born. This week we discuss the legacy of Buffy and Angel, the characters and themes explored across the two shows, and Ria invites Joss Whedon to catch these hands. Content warning for brief discussion of sexual violence.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-311h 16
Ether & IchorFellas, Is It Gay To Be in a Flatting Situation?In this week's episode Ria and James discuss vampires as a diaspora and how their living situations are a rejection of traditional norms and values, as we take a look at 'What We Do in the Shadows'. Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-1757 min
Ether & IchorThis Happened To My Buddy Aubrey OnceThis week Ria and James discuss how vampirism has been used time and again as a metaphor for the class divide, from Byron to the Bronx.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-031h 00
Cider ChatVirginia's First Lady of Cider | Diane FlyntFlynt could have grown pot, but it was apples that really caught her eye Flynt casually joked during this interview that perhaps she could have chosen to become a pot (cannabis) grower as a career before becoming an apple farmer. I think I can speak for the whole of Ciderville in saying, "we are sure glad she went for the apple" Diane Flynt For Virginia and the rest of the cider industry we all gained when she went full into apple growing in 1997 and became the first licensed cidery in the south. Foggy Ridge Cider began selling c...2022-02-2354 min
Ether & IchorDoes She... Y'Know... Have the Curse of the Draculas?This week, we take a look at the tradition of sapphic vampires from 16th century Hungary to the modern day. Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-171h 00
Cider ChatGary Flowers & Diane Flynt | CiderCon2022 KeynotesKeynote Speakers of CiderCon 2022 Gary Flowers is a keynote speaker, radio host and the tour guide who leads the Jackson Ward history tour. The tour was one of a number of pre-conference tour offerings for CiderCon2022 attendees who had flocked to the city of Richmond, Virginia in the first week of February. The food and cider was abundantly delicious, with stops at the wildly popular restaurant MamaJ's and Cheddar Jackson. But it was Flowers who really stole the show and kept our small group riveted with fact after fact on the history of the Jackson Ward community. G...2022-02-1650 min
Ether & IchorDracula SpectaculaIn this week's episode we take on the world's most famous vampire, Dracula. Join us as we discuss the Count's ubiquitous presence in vampire media, from the novel of 1897 to 'Dracula 3000'.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-031h 29
Ether & IchorThe Postman Always Knocks Twice (Unless He's A Vampire)This week we discuss the history of vampires in folklore, go on a whistle-stop tour of vampiric creatures from around the world, and explain why "vampire" and "heterosexual" are antonyms.Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-2054 min
Ether & IchorThe Saddest Vampires You'll Ever SeeIn the first season of Ether and Ichor, Ria and James will be covering a multitude of vampires. This week, we discuss 'Interview With The Vampire' (1994). Intro music is 'Ghastly Castle' by Toby Smith (tobylane @ pixabay) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-0656 min
Cider ChatCidercraft Magazine | Who is Cider's Media Part 2Who is Cidercraft Magazine Cidercraft Magazine was launched in 2014 and provides a wide array of articles on the topic of cider. Kristin Ackerman Bacon the Founder of Cidercraft is not a newbie to the publishing world having worked in the field for 20 years and this magazine is not her only publication. She along with her sister Melissa Ackerman Miller, started SIP Magazine which is geared towards wine enthusiasts in 2010. Kristin credits James Coan of Wandering Aengus Cider (Oregon) who at the time was also the President of the United States Association of Cider Makers (now known as...2021-08-0447 min
Cider ChatFermenting with Quince | A Panel Discussion w/MakersFermenting with Quince Was Aphrodite’s Forbidden Fruit a quince or the apple? She's not talking, but cidermakers are in this panel discussion on “Fermenting with Quince” that was recorded for CiderCon2021. Quince a.k.a. Cydonia oblonga is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the family Rosaceae. Quince is a ‘pomme’ fruit with the likes of apples, pears, and medlars. This golden Pomme is having a renaissance of sorts with makers partly due to it aromatic qualities and tannins. Kim Hamblin and Dan Rinke of Art + Science in Oregon, Steve Selin of S...2021-04-071h 05
Financial Advisor Marketing PodcastAre RIAs Better Marketers? (With Brad Wales)Starting out as a financial advisor is simple: If you join a big firm, you don’t have to build relationships with brokerages or create your own brochures and other marketing materials. But that comfort comes at a cost: Big firms can restrict how and where you market. They can limit who you work with and what your clients can invest in. But you don’t have to live with these limitations. Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) have almost complete freedom in their business. This week’s guest Brad Wales helps financial advisors transition to RIAs s...2021-04-0536 minThe Physician Associate PodcastSupervision of PAs in primary care and preceptorship yearsPhysician Associates can play an important part in relieving a proportion of the clinical burden on GPs and their wider staff, but only with the right training and support in place. In this episode, we chat to Sheffield based PA Ria Agarwal who is an experienced primary care PA. Ria and her team have published a couple of papers recently about an innovative preceptorship year that they have launched to help newly qualified PAs transition into working in primary care effectively, and the levels of supervision that PAs might need as they begin working in GPs surgeries. With the expansion...2021-03-2223 min