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The More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastMali’s War: Wagner Failures and JNIM’s RiseHosted by Robert Morris and Ruairi McElhone, The More Freedom Foundation Podcast cuts through the noise to bring sharp, insightful takes on global politics. Each week, we dive deep into the stories behind the headlines—unpacking the forces shaping our world with clarity, context, and just enough irreverence to keep it real.In this week’s episode, we turn our focus to Mali—a key battleground in the shifting power dynamics of the Sahel region. Russia’s ambitions in West Africa are faltering, and the Wagner-backed presence isn’t turning the tide as expected. Could JNIM (Jama'at Nasr al-Is...2025-06-2350 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastUS Immigration & The Battle Of Los AngelesIn this episode of the More Freedom Foundation Podcast, Rob takes Ruairi on a deep dive into the dark underbelly of U.S. immigration policy. While America has long benefited from the labor and vulnerability of immigrants, Rob argues that recent decades have seen this exploitation become more organized—and more brutal. From decades of systemic neglect to the rise of ICE and the hardline policies of the Trump era, the conversation explores how a broken system reached its boiling point.Is this just the latest chapter in a long history, or a dangerous turning point? Tune in...2025-06-161h 05The More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastIndia vs. Pakistan : Mughals to MissilesIn this episode, Robert Morris traces the deep historical roots of the India-Pakistan conflict—going all the way back to the Mughal Empire. We explore how centuries of empire, colonization, and partition laid the groundwork for one of the world’s most volatile rivalries. From the fall of the Mughals to British rule, from independence to the nuclear age, we unpack how history still shapes the geopolitics of South Asia today. As tensions flare once again, we confront the sobering reality of what’s at stake—and why avoiding nuclear war must remain a global priority.⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok2025-05-2654 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe DemocratsIn this week’s episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Robert Morris and Ruairi McElhone dive into the political disarray facing the Democratic Party in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s second presidency. With the GOP coalescing around a strongman and the Democrats struggling to define a coherent vision, we ask: What does the future hold for America’s center-left? Why does the Democratic leadership seem so directionless, and where are the voices offering a real alternative? Join us as we dissect the current state of U.S. politics and explore whether the Democrats can find their footin...2025-05-121h 00The More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastElon Musk: Mad in AmericaIn this lively episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Rob and Ruairi dive deep into the polarizing world of Elon Musk. Rob, fresh off reading Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson, comes to the table with a newfound mix of admiration and concern for one of the most powerful figures in tech and geopolitics. A long-time follower and investor in Musk's ventures, Rob now sees the man in a more nuanced—and perhaps unsettling—light. Meanwhile, Ruairi brings a healthy dose of skepticism, challenging the mythos surrounding Musk and questioning his broader influence.Together, they explore Musk...2025-05-0557 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastHope For The Kurds? | Kurdish History 2In this episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Robert Morris and Ruairi return to David McDowall’s A Modern History of the Kurds—this time exploring the past century. From the post-World War I era to the present day, we trace the Kurds’ ongoing struggle for autonomy amidst shifting alliances, brutal repression, and repeated betrayals by global powers. How have Kurdish movements evolved in Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran? What role has Western intervention played—often disastrously—in shaping their fate? Join us as we unpack the modern history of a stateless nation caught at the crossroads of empire...2025-04-1459 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastIsrael vs. Free SpeechIn this episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Robert Morris and Ruairi dive into the state of free speech in America, focusing on the growing controversy surrounding discussions about Israel. As protests and debates intensify on college campuses, we examine how Columbia University seems to be bending to political pressure—particularly from Donald Trump—when it comes to restricting speech on this issue. Are universities still champions of open dialogue, or are they caving to external demands? Join us as we break down the latest developments and what they mean for the future of free expression.⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠...2025-03-3159 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastWhy The Kurds Keep Losing | Kurdish History 1In this episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Robert Morris and Ruairi McElhone dive deep into the complex and often overlooked history of the Kurdish people. Using David McDowall’s A Modern History of the Kurds as a key reference, they explore the struggles, resilience, and geopolitical challenges faced by one of the world’s largest stateless nations.From the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the present-day fight for autonomy, we break down the key events that have shaped Kurdish identity and politics. How have foreign powers influenced Kurdish aspirations? What does the future hold...2025-03-2453 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastTrump's Middle East RuinsThe American empire in the Middle East is more powerful—and more horrifying—than ever before. In this episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Robert Morris and Ruairi break down how U.S. influence has shaped the region, often for the worse. We examine Donald Trump’s lasting impact, from reckless policies to emboldening authoritarian regimes, and discuss how another Trump term could deepen the chaos. What does this mean for the future of the Middle East? And is there any way to push back against this expanding imperial control? Tune in for a deep dive into one of...2025-03-1754 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastJavier Milei: 1 year on as Argentina's presidentIn this episode of the More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Rob and Ruairi delve into the transformative first year of Argentine President Javier Milei's administration. Milei, a far-right economist and libertarian, assumed office amid economic turmoil and has since implemented radical reforms to stabilize the nation's economy. His policies have included significant austerity measures, such as reducing public spending, cutting subsidies, and laying off government workers, leading to Argentina's first fiscal surplus in 14 years. These measures have resulted in a notable decrease in inflation, dropping from 211% in December 2023 to 193% in October 2024, with monthly inflation hitting a three-year low of 2.7...2025-03-0349 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastLebanon vs. Syria vs. EveryoneJoin Rob and Ruairi on The More Freedom Foundation Podcast as they delve into the intricate history of Hezbollah and its role in shaping Lebanon's political landscape. This episode takes a deep dive into the roots of Hezbollah, the complex dynamics of Lebanese politics, and the pivotal moments leading to the recent escalation of conflict with Israel. In the wake of these tensions, we explore how the regional power plays have culminated in a shocking twist: the downfall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria. With insightful analysis and engaging discussion, Rob and Ruairi unpack the historical, po...2024-12-1654 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastItaly Won By LosingIn this week’s episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Rob and Ruairi delve into Italy’s fascinating history of 'winning by losing,' taking listeners on a journey from Napoleon’s influence to the present day. Inspired by Christopher Duggan’s seminal work, The Force of Destiny: A History of Italy Since 1796, this episode explores how Italy’s apparent setbacks often paved the way for unexpected forms of success. From the birth of Italian nationalism under foreign rule to the economic boom following World War II and Italy's cultural renaissance amid political turmoil, Rob and Ruairi examine ho...2024-11-1159 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastJ. J. McCullough Talks Israel & More With Rob: Part 2In part two, Rob continues his in-depth conversation with YouTuber and political commentator JJ McCullough, delving further into the realm of U.S. politics. With Ruairi still away, Rob and JJ steer the discussion, covering a wide range of topics from the nuances of American political culture to the latest developments in Washington, D.C. Tune in for another engaging episode as they unpack the challenges of U.S. governance, policy, and the major issues shaping the country's future. JJs YouTube⁠ ⁠JJs Twitter/X⁠ ⁠JJs Patreon⁠ The More Freedom Foundations affiliated links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ 2024-09-161h 04The More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastJ. J. McCullough chats with Rob: Part 1Rob sits down with YouTuber and political commentator JJ McCullough for a deep dive into the world of U.S. politics. With Ruairi away, Rob and JJ take the reins for the first part of this two-part special, exploring everything from the intricacies of American political culture to the current state of affairs in Washington, D.C. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion as we unpack the complexities of U.S. governance, policy, and the key issues shaping the nation today. JJs YouTube JJs Twitter/X JJs Patreon The More Freedom Foundations affiliated links: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok 2024-09-091h 00The More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastDid Herbert Hoover Win In The End?Rob and Ruairi dive into Malcolm Harris' provocative book Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World. They explore the book's story of California's Silicon Valley's rise as an economic powerhouse and its global influence, while also critiquing its central thesis. Rob finds much to admire in Harris' analysis but much to challenge as well. Today's episode is wide ranging, covering controversial arguments that Herbert Hoover is the driving force behind Reaganism, Silicon Valley's emergence, and a whole lot more. Join us for an engaging discussion that unpacks the historical roots of modern tech culture and questions...2024-09-0253 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastUS Climate Migration: "On the Move" ReviewedIn this episode of The More Freedom Foundation, hosts Rob and Ruairi dive into the book On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America by Abrahm Lustgarten. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, but Rob admits he's surprisingly relaxed about the impending catastrophe. Hoping to jolt himself into action, he turned to Lustgarten’s book, expecting it to fuel his fears about the future. Instead, Rob found himself oddly comforted by the idea of spending more time in Michigan. Lustgarten’s exploration of how climate change will reshape wher...2024-08-1851 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastSpecial Forces Don't Work Very WellJoin hosts Rob and Ruairi on the More Freedom Foundation podcast as they delve into the gripping work of journalist Jeremy Scahill. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the impact of Scahill’s documentary film, Dirty Wars, and its accompanying book, Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield. What to Expect: Investigative Insights: Rob and Ruairi dissect the consequences of the declaration that “the world is a battlefield.” From Afghanistan to Yemen, Somalia, and beyond, they uncover the most critical foreign policy story of our time. Frontline Reporting: Get an insider’s view as they report from the front...2024-06-031h 01At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisKatie Weinstein (Drama '19)Katie was a blast to talk to! Love connecting with young new grads barreling into the business with blood, sweat, and tears. Enjoy. Summary Katie discusses her background, including her name, living in Princeton, and her love for sleep. She talks about her recent acting projects and her work at Princeton University. The conversation then delves into her decision to pursue acting and her experiences with allergies and near-death incidents. Katie also shares her perspective on the importance of gratitude and embracing life's challenges. In this conversation, Rob Morris and Katie discuss their experiences in the entertainment industry and their...2024-04-281h 12The More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastUS Isolationism Is A MythRob and Ruairi delve into the historical complexities of U.S. foreign policy, debunking the widely held belief in American isolationism. While textbooks often portray the United States as a nation that kept to itself, the reality is far more nuanced. 🌎 Exploring the Myths: Native American Territories: The hosts examine how early European settlers interacted with Native American tribes. Rather than isolation, they reveal a dynamic exchange of ideas, resources, and conflict. Spanish Territories: From the acquisition of Florida to the Mexican-American War, the U.S. expanded its borders by absorbing Spanish territories. But was this trul...2024-04-2250 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastWhatifalthist & Trump's Foreign Policy DebunkedIn this episode of The More Freedom Foundation, join hosts Rob and Ruairi as they navigate the turbulent waters of political ideologies and foreign policy analysis. Once a fellow traveler on the right-wing libertarian path, Rob has since shifted towards a more centrist viewpoint with the passage of time. Meanwhile, successful YouTuber Whatifalthist has veered further right. Today's episode features a deep dive into the misconceptions and misinterpretations of the Trump Administration’s foreign policy. Rob, drawing from his own journey of political evolution, meticulously deconstructs the prevailing narratives endorsed by Whatifalthis. ⁠With a critical eye, he addres...2024-04-081h 05The More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastWho Wants To Live Forever? | LongevityIn this thought-provoking episode of The More Freedom Foundation, hosts Rob and Ruairi embark on an exploration of the elusive quest for immortality. Rob’s desire to live forever sparks a conversation that spans the fascinating landscape of longevity research. Longevity Escape Velocity (LEV): Inspired by the visionary (or crank?) Aubrey de Grey, the concept of LEV tantalizes us—a point where, for every year we survive, we gain an extra year. But is it achievable, or merely a dream? The Tired Pursuit of Eternal Youth: The field of anti-aging has seen its share of promi...2024-03-2556 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastFixing Big TechIn this episode of the More Freedom Foundation podcast, hosts Rob and Ruairi dive into a number of transformative ideas for tech industry reform, primarily those presented in Cory Doctorow's groundbreaking book, "The Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation." Drawing upon Doctorow's principles, among others, they explore just a few of the many approaches to fixing the inherent flaws in Big Tech and reclaiming control over the digital landscape. Join Rob and Ruairi as they look into Doctorow's vision for a more equitable and decentralized internet, one where power is distributed...2024-02-1952 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastEthiopia's Surprisingly Successful Strong ManEthiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is somehow still in power six years later. In this episode of the More Freedom Foundation podcast, hosts Rob and Ruairi delve into the intricate and multifaceted crisis unfolding in Ethiopia, covering both the chaotic pre-Ahmed and apocalyptic Ahmed periods. Ethiopia is grappling with a range of interconnected issues, from political unrest and ethnic tensions to humanitarian concerns, that occasionally heighten to full blown civil war. Despite the chaos, the country's size and dynamism make it a force that must be reckoned with. Join Rob and Ruairi as they navigate...2024-02-0551 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAtE 2023 TRAVEL BLOG(better watched on YT/Spotify than listened to) This year Steven and Rob hit up some massive alumni events at Lincoln Center in New York and in Winston-Salem for the first ever UNCSA Homecoming! Follow these stories in this special holiday episode of At The Elephants! For Rob's full breakdown of Homecoming: https://youtu.be/RRhK2j4YV7U For the Golden Pickles Episode: https://youtu.be/UHCoBdtwpI02024-01-0822 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastUnderground Empire | Recommended ReadingIn this episode, Rob and Ruairi discuss the brilliant new book, “Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy” by Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman. The book explores how humdrum aspects of the post-Cold War economy have become realms of subterfuge and coercion. The authors argue that the US has weaponized the global economy through finance, telecommunications and other means to achieve global domination. Rob and Ruairi delve into the book’s key insights and discuss debates around the weaponization of the global economy, the sustainability of these tactics, and how different major and emerging powers are reacting. ...2023-11-2050 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastUS Empire's Monstrous Fraud | Robert Gates 1In this episode of The More Freedom Foundation Podcast, hosts Rob and Ruairi take on a formidable opponent: Robert Gates. The former Secretary of Defense has recently penned an article in Foreign Affairs advocating for increased military spending and a more aggressive stance towards China and Russia. But is this really the best course of action for America? Join us as we fail to get past the second paragraph while dissecting Gates's argument and explore the potential consequences of his proposed policies. Are more weapons and further military engagements the solutions to the complex challenges we face...2023-10-3056 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisDavid Parker, Joyce Actor & Margaret Holtz (Drama '73)Shot AT THE ELEPHANTS WITH ROB MORRIS, this mini-episode contains some wonderful chats with Golden Pickles (50 years out) from (U)NCSA. David Parker, Joyce Actor & Margaret Holtz share their stories of how they ended up at this brand new thing called the North Carolina School of the Arts in the 1969 Summer of Love. David and Margaret shared that of course at that time, schools were not integrated where they were educated but thanks to the North Carolina Black Theater Festival, they met one Lesley Hunt and that was that. All this and more on At The Elephants...2023-10-0923 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe Tudors & British EmpireThe Tudor Dynasty that ruled England from 1485 to 1603 is most famous for the drama at court, from Henry VIII's bluebeard tendencies to Elizabeth I's many fruitless suitors. But there was a lot more going on in this era than just bodice ripping. Join us as Rob & Ruairi make the case that this centralizing era was at least as important to the birth of British power as the much more celebrated 1600s commercial and parliamentary revolutions. In this enlightening episode, we explore how this famous dynasty's decisions resonated through time, shaping the course of England and the entire world. 2023-08-2154 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastHenry VIII Vs. ReligionStep into the annals of history with the More Freedom Foundation Podcast as we disinter one of England's most famous rulers - King Henry VIII. Henry is renowned for his brutality and cruelty to his many wives, but he also pulled off an audacious political maneuver that forever altered the religious and political landscape of the modern world. Despite all the chaos Henry VIII positioned his country for future success by centralizing power through dismantling the centuries-old grip of the Catholic Church. Henry defied the papal authority and established the Church of England, with himself as the...2023-08-1459 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe US vs. China The Wrong WayJoin Rob and Ruairi as we examine the factors that have contributed to the worsening of US-Chinese relations in recent years. It's pretty clear to Rob that we're doing the New Cold War Wrong. We identify the pillars of the past half century of relations between the two countries, and go into the very real reasons why the US needs to revise one of them. The trade pillar has to change, the Taiwan pillar really doesn't, which makes many of the Biden administration's actions somewhat inexplicable. We delve into the historical context, unpacking pivotal events and policy...2023-06-1957 minThe Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterThe Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterLens & Lifestyle: Marissa Morris's Journey in Photography and DesignMarissa Morris is a portrait photographer and graphic designer from Baltimore. She specializes in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle photography and is known for her use of vivid colors, high-key lighting, and playful styles in her work. Marissa comes from a creative family and developed a passion for photography in high school. She started with a simple flip phone and eventually upgraded to a Canon T3. Marissa's love for photography grew as she captured candid moments of her friends and experimented with different styles. She studied photography and graphic design in college and now runs her own business, Miscellaneous Media...2023-05-0850 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastTürkiye NATO Sweden & FinlandSweden and Finland's accession to NATO looked like a done deal, until one very geographically important member state decided to get in the way. Rob and Ruairi discuss why Türkiye is really doing this, what it hopes to achieve, and whether this can really prevent the two Nordic nations from joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This episode utilizes Rob's half forgotten legal experience to do a bit of close reading of the trilateral memo between Finland Sweden and Türkiye from June that has failed to resolve this issue.  Rob also takes the opportunity to rem...2023-01-3056 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastSaudi ArabiaWhile Saudi Arabia appears strong, its future is uncertain due to a diminishing oil price and the ever expanding cost of supporting the royal family. Rob and Ruairi discuss Rob's bias against the country and his conviction its system is doomed. They also game out scenarios for the country's fall and which of its neighbours will benefit the most. Most  importantly they cover that big clock tower they built in Mecca.  13 may be unlucky for some and it was certainly unlucky for us. We tried to record this 13th episode on Friday the 13th which caused Rob's ne...2023-01-2356 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastMedvedev's 2023 PredictionsThis time Rob & Ruairi use Dmitry Medvedev's 2023 predictions to discuss and mock the hopes and bitter jokes of this highly placed Russian official.  It's not entirely clear how much of the former Russian President's Elon Musk endorsed Twitter thread is meant to be serious, and how much is intended as dark self-deprecating humor. The first prediction, an Oil price of $150 a barrel was something his country was kind of relying on when it invaded Ukraine. It didn't happen. Medvedev's list, and Rob and Ruairi's discussion, get a lot weirder from there.  This episode covers a wi...2023-01-021h 14The More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastRob vs. The SimpsonsIt's the Holidays! How about a light one? As Rob has watched very little Simpsons, Ruairi thought it would be great to hear his thoughts on a politically focused episode of the long running cartoon.  Season nine, episode 22: Trash of the Titans. Rob & Ruairi reflect on The Simpsons as a weighty example of American soft power. The episode ricochets around topics from the beloved TV show's stealth libertarianism, Generation X, David Dinkins, Hillary Clinton, VH1's Behind The Music, why a group of Ivy League writers feel the need to ridicule the Kennedys, and so much more. ...2022-12-2658 minThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastThe More Freedom Foundation PodcastWhat is the More Freedom Foundation?In our first episode Rob and Ruairi talk about the More Freedom Foundation and some books that Rob's published. The music was provided by the wonderful Kevin MacLeod2022-10-3045 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisJoshua Morgan (Drama '09)Joshua Morgan (UNCSA DRAMA '09) joins Rob for the newest return of At The Elephants. Rob and Joshua catch up about Joshua's acting career (including a recent flattering appearance on LAW & ORDER), ARTISTS STRATEGY with fellow alum MIKE LABBADIA , and more. Also flashing back to NO RULES THEATRE COMPANY and the origins of ASSEMBLY REQUIRED with fellow alum BRIAN SUTOW.2022-10-171h 56At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisSteve Coulter (Drama '81) #BENT2020So excited to have Steve Coulter (THE WALKING DEAD, HOUSE OF CARDS) on the show today to talk about being directed by his daughter Emma Coulter in BENT by Martin Shaerman For TIX visit: https://bent2020.squarespace.com BENT runs FEB 6-15, 2020 @ Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, NY. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced by Rob Morris & Kira Geiger. 2020.2020-02-0526 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisEmma Coulter (Drama '15) #BENT2020The director has arrived! We talk with Emma Coulter on directing her father Steve Coulter, LBGT storytelling and so much more. Enjoy! For TIX visit: https://bent2020.squarespace.com BENT runs FEB 6-15, 2020 @ Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, NY. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced by Rob Morris & Kira Geiger. 2020.2020-02-0443 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisWil Bethmann (Drama '15) #BENT2020Wil Bethmann is on the show everyone! Rejoice! Wil is reprising his role as Max in BENT and just got off of reprising his role in Angels In America in San Diego. We talk about it. Enjoy. For TIX visit: https://bent2020.squarespace.com BENT runs FEB 6-15, 2020 @ Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, NY. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced by Rob Morris & Kira Geiger. 2020.2020-02-0348 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisEthan Nienaber (Drama '16) #BENT2020Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Or whatever!  Here is my excellent chat with the talented Ethan Nienaber! We talk BENT and EMOJILAND. Enjoy!  For TIX visit: https://bent2020.squarespace.com BENT runs FEB 6-15, 2020 @ Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, NY. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced by Rob Morris & Kira Geiger. 2020.2020-02-0236 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisMariah Pepper Berkowitz (D&P '16) #BENT2020Today we are talking to the Production Stage Manager for BENT, Mariah Pepper! She shares why she thinks this play is so important as it relates to her family and Jewish heritage. She's also one of the OG's from #BENT2015 at UNCSA. Enjoy! For TIX visit: https://bent2020.squarespace.com BENT runs FEB 6-15, 2020 @ Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, NY. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced by Rob Morris & Kira Geiger. 2020.2020-02-0120 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAlex Bodine (Drama '15) #BENT2020This week we're getting to know the cast and crew of Martin Sherman's BENT. Today's guest is Alex Bodine, who joins the cast and crew as Producer and Fight Choreographer! Enjoy. TICKETS: bentbymartinsherman.eventbrite.com BENT runs FEB 6-15, 2020 @ Triskelion Arts in Brooklyn, NY.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced and recorded by Rob Morris and Kira Geiger. 20202020-01-3124 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisJosh Popa (Drama '15) #BENT2020We continue today with our long-distance chatting up of the cast and crew of Martin Sherman's BENT. Today's guest is the very talented Josh Popa who is switching things up and playing a different role this time around. We talk about that and so much more. Enjoy. Get tickets and more @ https://bent2020.squarespace.com Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced by Rob Morris & Kira Geiger. 2020.2020-01-3023 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisMichael Calciano (Drama '15) #BENT2020This week we are getting to know the cast and crew of Martin Sherman's BENT being performed in Brooklyn this February. Today's guest is Michael Calciano who is reprising his role as Greta the drag performer. We talk about that and so much more about why BENT and why NOW? Enjoy!   NYC! Get your tickets and more @  https://bent2020.squarespace.com   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced by Rob Morris & Kira Geiger. 2020.2020-01-2931 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisLeigh Wallenhaupt (Music '10)Our first ever VIDEO episode of At The Elephants is with the incredible Leigh Wallenhaupt, violinist and so much more. Go check out YouTube and subscribe to AtE to see it now! We get into why she moved to Austin (live chickens involved), adult anxiety, clinical phobias, trauma on the ski slopes and her take on the infamous "Beach Week" saga.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2020.2020-01-201h 47At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisThe first time I saw Pulp Fiction w/Paige AmiconRob was raised by the television. In this clip taken from the full episode with Paige Amicon, Rob and Paige discuss growing up immersed in the culture vs growing up outside and how that makes you ready or not for everything to come.  Part of a new series in flashback clips. Haven't heard the full episode? Check it out! Follow At The Elephants on Facebook and Youtube. New content coming to both in 2020!2020-01-0612 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisRobert Perkins (Music '10)Robert Perkins is a School of Music grad! I got em all! Moreover, Robert Perkins is one of my oldest UNCSA friends since we went to middle school together in Austin, TX! We talk sax, photography, my first botched audition and mic more. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-12-161h 35At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisPaige DeBoer (Dance '13)Paige was our first ever recording in Austin! We got into some great stuff in this one. What about how Disney affects boys? Ever wonder who sells dentist's office? Ever wonder why so many business' start with AAA? The answers are here folks, and so is Paige. Enjoy. Music from Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-12-091h 43At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisBrian Sutow (Drama '09)Brian is a wonderful guy and I'm so glad we got to catch up. From No Rules Theater Co, to living post grad in Indiana, to so much more. Oh and Brian is gonna be a daddy! Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond and Max Stampa-Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-12-022h 03At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisBlake Cooper Griffin (Drama '07)Blake Cooper Griffin and I had never met but I'm sure glad we did. This short episode with this kind dude covers so much from bullying, grinding, the creation of LA Showcase and a very amicable moment at the end between a hardcore Bernie guy and a 2016 HRC surrogate. How often do you get that? Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond and Max Stampa-Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-11-251h 15At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisDeniese Lara (Film '16)Deniese and I are old friends and we get into it about picky eating, long distance relationships, bullshit conversations and the White Stripes. Enjoy. Especially the bullshit conversation section. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-11-181h 53At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisCaitlin Lovette (Dance '17)She's another stranger I enthusiastically talked to for two hours. Love this dancer streak! We talk finding work after school but more importantly true crime podcasts, Risk, & pushing yourself all the way to second place. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-11-111h 59At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisMike Labbadia (Drama '14)Mike is the actual homie. We go way back and its been a minute. Strap in for a serious bro catch up session that hits some serious and not so serious topics such as truth in acting, sobriety, rock bottom, listening and club soda. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced and Edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-11-041h 55At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisRob's Huge AnnouncementAtE is moving to Mondays!  ...and that's not even the HUGE announcement. Follow @AtTheElephants on Instagram for more updates and content! Drop a DM or comment and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! Music by Daniel Emond. Produced and Edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-11-0100 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisCamille Kappelman (Dance ‘16)Tea. Joker. Complex sexuality. Ballet. This was one of my favorite episodes so far, enjoy. Please share the podcast and drop us a rating and review.  Music by Daniel Emond and Max Stampa-Brown. Logo by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and Edited by Rob Morris. 2019. 2019-10-251h 45At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisCierra Flood (Dance '17)Cece Flood and I had the best talk about the dance community in Los Angeles, going through life alongside her sister you would swear was her twin and so much more with this American Contemporary Ballerina. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and Edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-10-181h 22At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisMike Anderson (Drama '06)Mike Anderson has such a great energy I wish you could see this one. Iowa, Warren, Sanders, prosthetic limbs, cursed directors and the love of approval. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-10-111h 50At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisJacob ZelonkyJacob Zelonky was my student once for an hour. Years later he was my roommate. Listen now to hear about UNCSA Summer Session 2015, his three years on the tour of Billy Elliot and some other crazy stories. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and Edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-10-0457 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisDavid Valentino (D&P '14)David is wonderful! We talk about immersive theater, Tyra Banks' Modeland and growing up in the Chicago suburbs. He's a recent LA transplant and a joy to listen to. Enjoy! Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-09-271h 45At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisBest of AtE Vol 1: Oh No, Now What!?This week we take a brief look back at some of my favorite moments from this new season so far. The theme is Oh No, Now What? We listen to the story of Joe Flanders getting arrested in Myrtle Beach, School Fights with Magdalene Vick, a brutal double car crash with Laura Hall, Vanessa Hernandez' spirit counsel, and Crackheads/Muggings with Shanna Beauchamp. Enjoy and go listen to the full episodes! Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Edited and produced by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-09-201h 48At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisLaura Hall (Drama '12)Laura is a beam of golden joy and it couldn't be more fitting that she's found a place on YouTube as a Disney Princess. We talk Super Pops, Totally TV, Magic for kids and so much more on this weeks AtE. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Logo by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-09-131h 39At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisVanessa Hernandez (Drama '10)Vanessa and I had so much fun! We talked ghosts and guardian angels, tarot cards and crystal pendulums. This was a wild one for sure. If you learn anything from her, dye that hair purple if that's what's up! Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Logo by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-09-061h 55At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisPaige Amicon (Dance '16)Paige Amicon (Dance '16) and I were neighbors for two years and never got to know each other. Our first Dance Alum of the show drops by to share her journey to Los Angeles and the transition of how she fits into the LA Dance scene.  Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Produced and Edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-08-301h 30At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisLogan Fahey (Drama '08)Logan Fahey (Drama ‘08) was such a great guy to get to know over this episode. His soothing baritone took us from his first spot in NY with Jake Lacy and Wesley Taylor to LA’s true calling and the indie filmmaker in his heart. All along snapping for FaheyFoto. This is a good one folks. Enjoy!   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. Logo by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited br Rob Morris. 2019.2019-08-231h 53At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisJessica Richards (Drama '12)Jessica (Drama '12) is absolutely lovely to talk to, so glad we could catch up. Disney reboots, Parks and Rec & Big Little Lies get some airtime. Personal growth and letting go of expectations in the City of Angels. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-08-161h 15At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisDC Wade (Film '10)DC Wade (Film '10) is an impressive and excellent fellow. Former agent for WME, UNCSA Student Body President and Baltimore Knife Salesman. We had a great chat about the industry and how the different pieces function together. Don't miss this one, you're gonna love it. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stamps-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-08-091h 54At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisStephen Friedrich (Drama '13)Stephen Friedrich (Drama '13) is one of my favorite people I met while at UNCSA. He's talented of course but also curiously energetic and a very sharp wit. This great chat spans so many things from dramatic self improvement, Hollywood expectations and magic mushrooms. This was one of my favorites, I hope it is one of yours. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and Edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-08-022h 08At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisShanna Beauchamp (Drama '06)Drama Director on deck! Shanna Beauchamp (Drama '06) is such a joy to talk to. She's brilliant, tough and deeply compassionate. We talk about her work with Kaiser Permanente, growing up post-racial, the shock of landing in the East Coast after that upbringing and even a little Warren/Sanders 2020 talk. Enjoy!  Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stamps-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-07-262h 04At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisBeth Hawkes (Drama '16)Beth Hawkes (Drama '16) is a recent Hollywood transplant born and raised in Greensboro. Personally I think she belongs on a sitcom. She has that level of energy, anxiety and joy in her heart. She's lovely and insists she likes her survival job. Don't miss this one. Enjoy!  Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stamps-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced Edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-07-191h 45At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisDavid Gow (Drama '16)David Gow (Drama '16) is such a kind fellow with a rich voice you will definitely enjoy listening to. I appreciate his taking time from his vacation from NY to do his episode. We talk about Houston and football families. The Waverly Gallery. New York vs. Los Angeles comes up again (big surprise, it won't be the last). Overall an excellent chat with a dear friend. Enjoy!  Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-07-121h 45At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisJasmine Kimiko (Drama '15)Jasmine Kimiko Stiefel (Drama '15) is one of my best friends and one of the best people I know, it is always so fun to be with this weirdo. We talk about Hawaii, New York & Los Angeles and what keeps us making our own stuff because in case you haven't heard, #wecreatehere. Don't miss her upcoming projects "RED" and "COME BE CREEPY". Enjoy! Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-07-051h 40At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisNicole Hodges (Drama '07)Nicole (Drama '07) is a 100% bucket of cheesiness and makes no apologies for it. Join us for a chat about Dallas, Yo-Yos, staying engaged in your art and the great Nolan Ryan. Enjoy!   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stamps-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-06-281h 24At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisMagdalene Vick (Drama '10)The lovely and talented Magdalene Vick (Drama '10) is a certified kook and I just love that about her. We talk about her rise on Facebook and Instagram as a comedienne and how you deal with having thousands of fans overnight. We also talk about the struggles of managing how people see you and the tenacity to keep going when things seem impossible. Enjoy.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX b Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and Edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-06-211h 22At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAidan Crowley (Film '17)Aidan Crowley (Film '17) and I had not met until recently but I am so glad I did. He's a kind and generous fellow I think is just at the very beginning of doing amazing things. We talk turning down dream jobs, small town tennis tourneys, and starting your own company. We talked for quite a while over a bottle of wine he brought us. Enjoy!   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-06-141h 57At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisKim Ross (D&P '11)Kim Ross (D&P '11) is one of my favorite pickles. She is a huge part of the Alumni-West branch of the (U)NCSA community. We talk about that, her origins in Jamaica, the transfer of departments at a conservatory and meeting the Obamas at work. Enjoy.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and Edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-06-081h 16At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisCaitlin Alyn (Film '14)Caitlin Alyn (Film '14) is a standup and comedienne in Los Angeles and truly a brilliant hustler. She co-hosts the SingleAF podcast and you can catch her doing standup all over LA. We talk origins, social media, fixing things yourself and the magic of making things happen after graduation. Enjoy!    Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stamps-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and Edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-05-311h 12At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisMorgan Sellers (W&M '17)This week I'm joined by the talented and multi-disciplined Morgan Sellers (W&M '17). One of the best tap dancers I've met so far, Morgan started in the High School Drama program and then moved to Stage Management and finally to Wig and Makeup where she found her people. She's out here in LA hustling and we share some early war stories from right after she landed in Hollywood. Enjoy!    Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stamps-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Edited & Produced by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-05-241h 47At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisMegan West (Drama '13)Megan West (Drama '13) is the current reigning champion with her third appearance (is that the right word for an audio-only program) on AtE. Go check her out in Episodes 1&5, then come catch up with us as we talk Shonda-land, becoming a fictional Miss Texas, social media poison and so much more. Enjoy! Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2019.2019-05-171h 37At The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisJoe Flanders (Film '10)After over 3 years, At The Elephants returns with "Average" Joe Flanders (Film '10). Joe was my first roommate when I made the move to Los Angeles in 2016, but nearly everything we discuss happens before that. We cover some childhood ailments, the essence of comedy privilege and how spending your summers making movies can land you and your friends in a Myrtle Beach jail cell for the night. We cover all that and of course the creation of "AVERAGE JOE", "THE ANDY SHOW", and his podcast "BAD TIMES, GOOD STORIES" not before discussing what Joe calls "the great demise" of...2019-05-101h 15Sales Leadership PodcastSales Leadership PodcastEpisode 33: #33: Kyle Morris of SifData—Building a Bullet-Proof Sales ProcessThis week's guest on the Sales Leadership Podcast is Kyle Morris, founder of SifData. Kyle is a former Special Forces Army Ranger who offers insights from his military experience that he has applied to his highly successful company. He believes that it's hard to stay in high-growth mode for a long period of time. The only chance you have is to have a bullet-proof sales process. According to Kyle, you have to have systems to find the right people and then have systems to plug them into. A mature leader can scale by learning to comfortably delegate. His most...2019-02-1243 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAshley Gates Jansen (Drama '94)Ashley Gates Jansen (Drama Directing '94/Drama Faculty) We discuss her journey up to joining then NCSA. Riding, Lacrosse, Bernie Sanders & so much more. Join us for this newest season of At The Elephants! Graduate of Gerald Freedman's inaugural directing class  in the School of Drama, she was also ordained in 2002 by the Renewal of the Spirit Institute, where she received a Masters degree in Pastoral Counseling. In 2006 and 2011, Ashley participated in Byron Katie’s School for the Work. She is married to a great guy, Rob Jansen, and has two wonderful children, Gates and Frances.   Mu...2016-02-1649 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisMatt LoehrMatt Loehr (Drama Faculty) Matt has been teaching dance at UNCSA since Mollie Murray retired from the Drama School and just completed a smash hit on campus, directing The Drowsy Chaperone. Matt has made an exceptional career on Broadway in The Producers, Elf: The Musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins, Movin' Out & Book of Mormon! Aside from all his success, or rather maybe in spite of it, Matt is an exceptionally down to Earth fellow and a kind, compassionate educator.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stamps-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and Edited by...2015-12-1552 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisJohn Bowhers (D&P '11)John Vincent Bowhers (D&P Scene Design '11) covers Virginia Beach, the Navy, Pokemon Snap, The Ocarina of Time (*listen!) and of course his work in co-founding Peppercorn Children's Theatre at The Children's Museum of Winston-Salem.   Music from Daniel Emond & Max Stamps-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced & edited by Rob Morris. 2015.2015-12-0159 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisMary Irwin FureyMary Irwin Furey (Drama Faculty)was the head of Voice and Speech and Assistant Dean of Drama before retiring (announced in this interview). Known to the School of Drama as Mother Voice and Our Lady of William Shakespeare, listening to her talk is like drinking tea with your ears. Enjoy. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2015.2015-11-1341 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisBandits On The Run (Sydney Shepherd, Regina Strayhorn (Drama '13))The show is hijacked by Sydney Shepherd, Regina Strayhorn (Drama '13) & Adrian Blake Enscoe. We talk to the group and hear some music from this electric eclectic. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2015.2015-10-3052 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisDean Wilcox & Joe MillsOne is a rocker, the other a poet. They both provide that extra "degree" of education in the School Of Liberal Arts. Dean Wilcox & Joe Mills are excellent educators with great stories.    Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2015.2015-10-1656 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisBob Francesconi Pt.2Bob Francesconi (Drama Faculty) did not say much in his more than 30 years teaching in the School of Drama. He is greatly revered for his brevity and so with that in mind, simply: Listen. And Run. (PART 2) Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2015.2015-10-0959 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisBob Francesconi Pt.1Bob Francesconi (Drama Faculty) did not say much in his more than 30 years teaching in the School of Drama. He is greatly revered for his brevity and so with that in mind, simply: Listen. And Run. (PART 1) Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2015.2015-10-0254 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisGreg WalterGreg Walter (Drama Faculty) never seems to age but that doesn't subtract from the years of experience and expertise he brings to teaching and now leading all that is singing in the School of Drama.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2015.2015-09-1845 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisRobby Lutfy (Drama '10)One of our brilliant directors spreading the word of theater in San Diego, Robby Lutfy catches up while teaching at Drama's Summer Session.  Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2015.2015-09-0937 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisJacobi Howard (Drama '11)Featuring all-around artist Jacobi Howard (Drama '11). Honestly I have not been so inspired by many actors in my time. He's also a playwright, screenwriter, director and educator from Charlotte, NC. THE GOAT.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2015.2015-07-0343 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisMatt Cowart (Drama '04)Sometimes a family of ducks has a puppy and the puppy has to go. Matt Cowart (Drama Directing '04) is that puppy. He's a human cartoon that seems to explode with sunshine. We talk musicals of course.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2015.  2015-02-2025 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisRobert BesedaFeaturing Assistant Dean of Drama for over 20 years, Robert Beseda. Robert shares his origin story from Texas to the Juilliard School and on to NCSA in the end of Season One of AtE. AtE transitions to the format of one subject per episode. Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2014.2014-11-1137 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisEpisode Six: Don't F**k With My MusicFeaturing Ryan Pater, Daniel Emond & Steven Maier.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2014.2014-10-2725 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisEpisode Five: Radio RodeoFeaturing Dave Thomas Brown, Timothy Thompson & The Blue Eyed Betty's.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2014.2014-10-1331 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisEpisode Four: Less Than GlamorousFeaturing Megan West & Christian Daly.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2014.2014-10-0128 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisEpisode Three: The Bullet TrainFeaturing Elizabeth Lail, Alexander Roth & Robert Beseda.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2014.2014-09-1532 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisEpisode Two: Changes ComingFeaturing Allan K. Washington, Taylor Aldrich & Jared Thompson.   Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2014.2014-09-0134 minAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisAt The Elephants with Rob MorrisEpisode One: What's In A Name?Featuring Megan West, Alec Shaw, Eric Todd & Leighton Samuels.    Music by Daniel Emond & Max Stampa-Brown. GFX by Dave Thomas Brown. Produced and edited by Rob Morris. 2014.2014-08-1825 min