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Chasing StarsCrispy Skin Duck: Modernity meets traditionIn this episode... Quack! Doug and Sarah celebrate Kylie Kwong's crispy skinned duck with both a blood plum sauce and citrus sauce. SBS Food. "Crispy Skin Duck with Blood Plum Sauce.""Kylie Kwong." Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Mar. 2025,Kwong, Kylie. Heart and SoulKwong, Kylie. "Crispy Skin Duck with Citrus Sauce." Furi Global,"Peking Duck. Wikipedia, Wikimedia FoundationSend us a textHosts: Sarah Davis & Doug Right Producer: Will Ellesson Audio C...
2025-05-3053 min
Short WaveLearning A Second Language As An AdultBecoming fluent in a second language is difficult. But for adults, is it impossible? Science says no. In this encore episode, Short Wave host Emily Kwong dissects the "critical period hypothesis," a theory which linguists have been debating for decades — with the help of Sarah Frances Phillips, a Ph.D. student in the linguistics department at New York University. Together, Emily and former Short Wave host Maddie Sofia explore where the theory comes from, how it applies to second-language acquisition and what it means for Emily's efforts to learn Mandarin Chinese as an adult.Have a linguistics or ne...
2025-05-1313 min
Short WaveLearning A Second Language As An AdultBecoming fluent in a second language is difficult. But for adults, is it impossible? Science says no. In this encore episode, Short Wave host Emily Kwong dissects the "critical period hypothesis," a theory which linguists have been debating for decades — with the help of Sarah Frances Phillips, a Ph.D. student in the linguistics department at New York University. Together, Emily and former Short Wave host Maddie Sofia explore where the theory comes from, how it applies to second-language acquisition and what it means for Emily's efforts to learn Mandarin Chinese as an adult.Have a linguistics or ne...
2025-05-1313 min
Desert Island DiscsLindsey Hilsum, journalistLindsey Hilsum is a multi-award-winning journalist who has been a foreign correspondent for the past four decades. She has been Channel 4’s international editor for the past 22 years and has reported on every continent except Antarctica. After studying French and Spanish at University, she worked as an aid worker in Mexico and Kenya before becoming the East Africa stringer for the BBC World Service. After realising her calling was journalism she devoted her career to covering events around the world including the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and the 2003/4 war in Iraq.She also spent tw...
2025-04-2750 min
Are Drummers Musicians?BONUS: Christmas Special 2024 - What is Your Favourite Christmas Album?In this special bonus episode, we ask the question: What is your favourite Christmas album, and why?
Short Taster Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3UIMA3vM30NNYoI9Xbr3f4?si=5e6d1ab5531d4e62
Full Albums Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1fScBcJ9KYQh4ppl7gBm9N?si=6a28863246f540dd
Ruby Lulham: The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album (The Beach Boys)
Holly Moore: Song - Christmas in LA (Vulfpeck)
Raleigh Williams: White Christmas Compilation (Bing Crosby); A Charlie Brown Christmas (Vi...
2024-12-2441 min
Coming of Age StoriesJim Henson: Idea Man (with Tom Christophersen)I welcome back the wonderful Tom Christophersen to talk about Ron Howard's documentary film 'Jim Henson: Idea Man'. We explore the life and career of Jim Henson, and along the way talk about what we sacrifice to make art, discuss the comparisons between Henson and David Lynch, and whether Disney+ and Ron Howard were the best people to tell this story. But also, how can you capture such a complex and creative man, a person who thought about opening a series of nightclubs, but then made Sesame Street instead?You can find Tom's work at their website...
2024-11-142h 50
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?ESPN's Top 100 Athletes of the 21st CenturyWe're back! Join us, Sarah and Thomas, as we go through ESPN's recent published list of their Top 100 Athletes of the 21st Century. We have some thoughts, including about how many baseball players appear on this list, the upcoming Formula 1 film, and debate whether motorsport is more difficult than riding horses. This episode was originally recorded as a live stream, so you may occasionally hear us interacting with the chat. Read the list here:https://www.espn.com.au/espn/story/_/id/40446224/top-100-athletes-21st-century Check out the Looney Tunes themed Olympic...
2024-09-011h 49
WDR 2 Frag dich fit – mit Doc Esser und JohannaCorona, die Impfung und Post COVID – aus der Pandemie lernenDie Pandemie ist vorbei. Trotzdem beschäftigt Corona uns noch. Doc Esser und Anne ordnen die veröffentlichten RKI-Files ein, sprechen darüber, was rückblickend vielleicht problematisch war – aber auch über Post-COVID und den neuen Impfstoff.
Nächste Woche sprechen Anne und Doc Esser über den Alltag mit Krebs. Wie wichtig ist Sport bei der Therapie? Danach geht es um die Kraft der Gedanken. Schickt Eure Fragen gerne an docesser@wdr.de oder per WhatsApp an 0170 – 91 83 576.Das sind die Themen in dieser Folge des Gesundheitspodcasts:(01:29) Doc Esser und Anne erinnern sich an die Anfänge der...
2024-08-3045 min
Infatu Asian PodcastEp 139 Emily Kwong Host of LAist/NPR's Inheriting PodcastEmily Kwong is the host of a fantastic new podcast from LAist/NPR. Inheriting is a show about Asian American and Pacific Islander families, which explores how one event in history can ripple through generations.
Sarah-Soonling and I had such a fantastic chat with Emily about her roots, how she got into radio, and how she decided to make Inheriting the show it is!
Please listen to Inheriting, wherever you get your podcasts, and read more over at https://laist.com/podcasts/inheriting You can also follow Emily @kwongsong on Instagram and listen to her ot...
2024-08-071h 19
Science VsIntroducing The Journal: Trillion Dollar ShotToday we’re presenting Trillion Dollar Shot, a new series that explores the business story behind the rise of Ozempic and other blockbuster drugs being used for weight loss. The first episode focuses on the Novo Nordisk scientist who invented the compound that paved the way for Ozempic. You can find every episode on The Journal’s show feed.Trillion Dollar Shot is part of The Journal, which is a co-production of Spotify and the Wall Street Journal. This episode was hosted by Jessica Mendoza, with Bradley Olson. It was produced by Matt Kwong, with...
2024-06-1141 min
Coming of Age StoriesTaylor SwiftShe rose to stardom as a teenager and has stayed at the top for almost twenty years. In this episode, I dive into the career trajectory of Taylor Swift and explore what her journey has to say about growing up as so many of us have watched her do so in the public eye. I also discuss why she appeals so much to teenage girls, and what's the potential dark side to such popularity.You can sign up for my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/WildeandDarling Some things I read:https://www.theswiftmuseum...
2024-04-0136 min
Therapy Unfiltered with Mom and MeEp. 99 - Stephanie Kwong, CEO of The Rapid Rewire Method, Shares This Powerful Tool That Efficiently Releases Emotional Charges and Stored Traumas in Mind and BodyPetey, Sarah and Angelic Elrod are leading the Soul Journeys Retreat in Costa Rica from May 12-18, 2024! You can learn more at www.souljourneysretreats.com or Join our Zoom Call on 3/25 at 7pm!Thank you to our advertiser, Dr. Bethany Padgett of Whole Hearted Holistic Solutions. Mention “Therapy Unfiltered” and receive a 25% discount on her Mind, Body & Spirit Package. www.wholeheartedlyyours.org TODAY’S EPISODEStephanie Kwong spent over a decade serving as a Subconscious Rewiring coach, Hypnotherapist, Breathwork Facilitator, and teacher of Self-Love. Now she’s following her divine calling as the CEO of the...
2024-03-181h 06
Coming of Age StoriesLabyrinth (with Tom Christophersen)An incredibly special episode! I talk to the talented, intelligent and passionate Tom Christophersen about one of our seminal childhood films, the 1986 Jim Henson classic 'Labyrinth.' We really get INTO IT in this episode. We talk about the incredible technical achievements in this movie, the magic of puppetry and practical events, and the underrated genius that is Jim Henson. Beyond that, we talk about this film as a queer allegory, an extraordinary coming of age story, and an exploration of smashing the patriarchy. Topics of discussion also include the morbidity of kids movies from the 80s, David Bowie's...
2024-01-282h 05
Coming of Age StoriesElf on the ShelfIn which I dig into the newest element of the Santa Claus story, and how a picture book and toy written by a mother/daughter team has become a global phenomenon. I discuss the history and origins of Elf on the Shelf, and explore some of the critcisms of it. Spoiler alert: this thing makes people MAD.If you want to support the podcast and get monthly bonus episodes, you can subscribe to my Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/WildeandDarling References and further reading:Medium: Where Did This “Elf on the Shelf” Come...
2023-12-2335 min
Bookmarks 'n BlanketsEp. 51 - Bonus: November Reading Wrap-Up - Graphic Novels & NetGalley ARCsI read four graphic novels and eight ARCs in November. Come find out what I read and what I thought about them. You can find the companion blog here.Graphic Novels I reviewed: Relish by Lucy KnisleyAdulthood is a Myth by Sarah AndersenYummy: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace ElliottLet’s Make Ramen by Hugh Amano and Sarah BecanNetGalley ARCs I reviewed:Kawaii Café Bubble Tea by Stacey Kwong and Beyah del MundoNoodles, Rice, and Everything Spice by Christina De Witte and Mallika KauppinenWhen I’m Dead (Black Harbor #3) by Hannah...
2023-12-0951 min
Coming of Age StoriesFreaks and GeeksIn 1999, one of the most authentic portrayals of adolescence to ever be depicted on television went to air. It was praised by critics for its realism and unique blend of comedy and drama. Its creators and stars would go on to become some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Yet at the time, no one watched it, and it was cancelled without all of its episodes going to air.Join me for a deep dive into the world of Freaks and Geeks, created by Paul Feig, produced by Judd Apatow, and starring Jason Segel, Seth Rogen and Linda...
2023-11-2739 min
Coming of Age StoriesMinisode - The origins of Halloween, and the return of this podcastAnd we're back! At the moment just with a little mini episode, but full-length deep dives into all things growing up return next month! In the meantime, enjoy this little chat about the origins of Halloween in honour of this spooky season.You can also support me on Patreon if you like: https://patreon.com/WildeandDarlingPodcasts:You're Wrong About: Urban LegendsAmerican Hysteria: Poisoned Halloween CandyThings I Read:Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa MortonWorld History Encyclopaedia: The History of HalloweenThe...
2023-10-3112 min
pureANIMAL CollectiveEverything Digestive Health with Dr Nicole RousWe welcome back Dr Nicole Rous who previously recorded episode 40 with Pure Animal on Supporting Your Pet's Health with Essential Oils. Topics discussed in this podcast include: How can disease affect the gut microbiome? How to know if there’s dysbiosis present. Dr Nicole shares what she considers when selecting an appropriate probiotic. The importance of prebiotics alongside probiotics. When does Nicole use supplements vs food-based sources. Is it safe to give garlic to your pet? Latest research on antibiotics use for gastrointestinal conditions. Common gastrointestinal symptoms in cats. Effects of probiotics and prebiotics on feline gut...
2023-09-0550 minWon't Someone Please Think of the Culture?An update - We'll be back!It's been a while, hasn't it? Just dropping in to say we're still around and still on board with the podcast. Sadly, real life has been happening and so recording has been tricky. You will hear from us again soon, and we'll keep you posted on our socials.Sarah's Fringe show:https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/goddess-era-af2023thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculture
2023-02-1100 min
TsundokuEp 18: Holiday readsDetective Cato Kwong gets mixed up in dirty politics between Timor and Australia in “Crocodile Tears” by Alan Carter+ We’ve got your summer reads completely covered The fifth and final installment in the award-winning Cato Kwong series, “Crocodile Tears” sees Cato’s life on the line with someone from the past as his only hope. A thriller rich in political, cultural and historical detail, Cato’s search for the good guys will twist and turn all the way from Perth to Timor-Leste and Darwin…so hold on to your hat for the exciting climax! And… Join t...
2022-12-1940 min
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?The WhitlamsNamed after one of Australia's most progressive Prime Ministers, The Whitlams are a band Thomas had definitely heard, but never fully paid attention to. Sarah was the same until she was invited to see them live about five years ago. In this episode, we talk about how Tim Freedman manages to be celebrated yet still underrated, the insidiousness of gambling in our culture, and run into our old nemesis, Powderfinger.Sarah's playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37hyVDzykqqtXdsIYmMJ5w?si=d61eb7d2cee943f2 The articles Sarah read:https://www.theguardian.com/c...
2022-11-011h 52
The Next Chapter Experience with Janette BlissettVicki Dello Joio - Master TeacherVicki Dello Joio is the author of the book The Way of Joy, Vicki founded the Way of Joy Center in 1994 where she continues to offer workshops and classes to the public. Vicki was a member of the faculty at John F. Kennedy University for several years, served on the Board of Directors of the National Qigong Association, and is a master trainer of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication.A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, Vicki has extensive training with master teachers, including Tai Chi Master Franklin Kwong, Ed Young from Master Cheng Man-Ch’ing’s school in New Yo...
2022-10-0930 min
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?TISMTom thinks they're the greatest Australian band and describes them as "audial bliss." Sarah had never heard of them and describes them as "an assault on the senses." We're talking 'This is Serious, Mum', the experimental, post-modern, electronic-punk-alternative band from Melbourne. Conversation includes whether music should be free, another dive into the archives of Triple J's Hottest 100, and Tom's collection of southern cross tattoos. Tom's TISM playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CkVuwncnEGwMuCggOCzLo?si=72cfca417e004d1a TISM Explained:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yZOhkaVsZQ Merchandise available here: ...
2022-10-092h 13
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Surely You're Joking, Mr Feynman!We read another book! This week, Thomas and Sarah talk about, 'Surely You're Joking Mr Feynman', the memoir of the Nobel prize winning physicist who worked on the Manhattan project and the committee to investigate the Challenger disaster. He was also an exceptional drummer, painter, and lock-picker. This book is one of Tom's favourites, and while Sarah had no idea who Richard Feynman was, couldn't put it down. Conversation includes some rough explanations of quantum physics, whether it's okay to steal a door from your fraternity house, and the music of Macklemore. We also discuss the fact...
2022-09-171h 30
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?The OutsidersIt's our first episode on books, and we're discussing one of Sarah's favourite reads, S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders.' Tom couldn't put it down, and Sarah is still convinced she could save Dallas Winston. Conversation includes the history of young adult fiction, how things are rough all over, and how initialed authors are likely to be women. New merchandise now available on our website!thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.twitter.com/WSPTOTCcast
2022-09-031h 26
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Strictly BallroomIt's Sarah's first pick for the second season, and we are diving back into Baz Luhrmann's filmography to watch his debut feature, 'Strictly Ballroom.' In this episode, Sarah goes full English teacher mode, Tom admits he "kinda liked it", and they discuss Sonia Kruger's illustrious Aussie television career.thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.twitter.com/WSPTOTCcast
2022-08-271h 40
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?The CastleIn this episode, Sarah rectifies a great travesty in her film watching history, as she finally sees the Australian classic, 'The Castle', for the first time. She and Tom dive into the history of Working Dog productions and the work of Rob Sitch, discuss whether this is the best Australian movie, and talk about the greatness that comes in the form of Eric Bana. Here are some of the articles Sarah references in the episode:https://theconversation.com/straight-to-the-pool-room-a-love-letter-to-the-castle-on-its-25th-anniversary-176361 https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-30-years-after-mabo-what-do-australias-battler-stories-and-their-evasions-say-about-who-we-are-187110 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/mar/19/i...
2022-08-201h 27
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?ElvisWe're back, baby! Our second season kicks off with Australian legendary filmmaker's latest release, 'Elvis'. In this episode, we dive into the Australian films that have actually made money, the mistakes musical biopics make, and whether Tom Hanks was miscast. (He was.) At one point Sarah says the word "earlier" when she means "later", and Tom confuses Chris Martin with Martin Lawrence. It's a good conversation folks. thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.twitter.com/WSPTOTCcast
2022-08-131h 47Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Highest Grossing Films Of All TimeFor the Season 1 finale, Tom and Sarah look back at the origins of the podcast, discuss what's coming next, and do a deep dive into the list of the highest grossing films of all time. Conversation includes our mutual disinterest in Lord of the Rings, mutual love of Little Miss Sunshine, and complete disagreement about the Toy Story franchise. thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.twitter.com/WSPTOTCcast
2022-07-041h 16Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Sumo - The SuperjesusThis week, Thomas and Sarah listened to one of Sarah's coming of age albums - Sumo by The Superjesus. Conversation includes deep dives into Triple J's Hottest 100, making mixtapes, and whether the name of the band is sacreligious. Triple J Hottest 100 Search: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/archive/search/ thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.twitter.com/WSPTOTCcast
2022-06-271h 33
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Since I Left You - The AvalanchesAfter a few weeks of talking movies, Sarah and Tom are now sharing music for the first time. In this week's episode, Tom and Sarah listened to Since I Left You by Australian band The Avalanches, one of Tom's favourite albums that Sarah had never heard of. Conversation includes Tom's old Discman, his DJ days, and Sarah's absolute ignorance when it comes to anything electronic music related. thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.twitter.com/WSPTOTCcast
2022-06-202h 03
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Top Gun: MaverickBreaking our formula this week and talking Top Gun! Tom and Sarah rewatched the original classic, and headed to the cinema to see the sequel (though not in that order.) Tom loves planes and Sarah loves men talking about their feelings, so turns out this franchise is the perfect match from them both. Conversation includes some nerdy aviation talk, the place of sex scenes in action films, and why small children should not be allowed in the cinema when we are there.Sarah's review:https://wildeanddarling.com.au/news-and-reviews/f/top-gun-maverick-honours-its-origins-while-carving-its-own-path thinkoftheculture.comh...
2022-06-121h 57
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Iron ManThis week's episode is one Sarah has been planning since the beginning. You see, Thomas has no experience of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the last superhero movie he saw was X-Men 2. So, of course we had to dive into the movie that changed Hollywood forever, revitalised Robert Downey Jr's career, and is also just a damn good time at the cinema. Please forgive Sarah's hyper-enthusiasm, and the sound of her adjusting the splint on her recently sprained ACL. thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.twitter...
2022-06-052h 03
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Jerome Bixby's The Man From EarthThis week's episode features a movie it's likely you haven't heard of, but we highly reccommend you watch before you listen. Jerome Bixby's "The Man from Earth" is a thoughtful, high concept science fiction film set entirely in one living room. One of Tom's favourite films, and now one of Sarah's, our conversation covers the tragedy of living a life without connection, Sarah's religious past, and how torrenting gave this film life.thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.twitter.com/WSPTOTCcast
2022-05-212h 13
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Before SunriseIt's Sarah's choice this week, and she's chosen the 1995 romantic drama Before Sunrise. Shot in Vienna, this Richard Linklater classic is set over one night in Vienna. While Tom is a seasoned traveller, Sarah has rarely been outside the country. In this episode, they talk about connecting with strangers, being in a foreign place, and how dudes in their twenties who have just been dumped are the worst.thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.twitter.com/WSPTOTCcast
2022-05-141h 45
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?GrooveThis week Tom is in charge so of course the film is beyond obscure. In this episode we explore Groove, a film staged around a warehouse party in San Francisco around the late 90’s. For Tom it was a large influence on his adolescence and would be a driving force towards pursuing DJ’ing. For Sarah, her first watch became about asking the big questions: What are the big emotional conflicts of the film? Who are all these actors? What is the go with the director? And ultimately, should there be a “Think Of The Culture” edit? So come alon...
2022-05-072h 24
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Say Anything...Despite only seeing this film about five years ago, it is one of Sarah's absolute favourites, combining her love of romantic comedies and family dramas. Tom had not only never seen this movie before, he didn't even know what the boombox moment was. Join these two friends as they dissect Cameron Crowe's directorial debut, 'Say Anything...' Conversation includes being an only child of a single parent, the sexiness of John Cusack, and how weird it is for a guidance counsellor to attend the graduation party.thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www...
2022-04-302h 47
Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?Pulp FictionIn our first episode, Tom and Sarah watch Pulp Fiction, a movie Tom first saw when he was 12, and Sarah had never seen and mostly knows from parodies. In this episode, they talk about going to Blockbuster with their mums, the depiction of drugs in film, and the power of Samuel L. Jackson.thinkoftheculture.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thinkoftheculture https://www.instagram.com/thinkoftheculturehttps://www.twitter.com/WSPTOTCcast
2022-04-232h 18Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture?TrailerPremiering on April 24, Won't Someone Please Think of the Culture is a podcast all about sharing the things you love with the people that you love.Sarah Westgarth and Thomas Lambell are two friends with very different tastes and experiences. Every episode will be about something that one of us has just watched, seen or listened to for the first time, selected by the other person. We're going to talk movies, music, TV, and all forms of pop culture. There'll be insightful analysis, stupid jokes, and plenty of tangents. Subscribe and follow us to keep upd...
2022-04-0706 min
The Land Investing Business Secrets21 Biggest Land Lessons of 2021 (Part 2)As promised, we have our second installment for our 2-part episode where 21 land investors including myself and my co-founder, Kevin, have shared our land lessons for 2021.
For Part 2, you get to hear from our following guests:
Sean CallahanTrevor ChungSteve & Tonsha HokansonSarah PearsonMegan AutreyErin SpenceCallan FaulknerKevin RockwoodAlicia JarrettJessey Kwong
2022-01-0626 min
Coming of Age StoriesPeter Pan and WendyThe story of Peter Pan has been around for over a hundred years, and is well known as one of the most beloved children's tales of our culture. But how did author James Barrie's greatest tragedies inspire him to write it? What does it really have to say about getting older? And why is Peter not the character we should be focusing on? The answers to these questions and more are all discussed in this episode about the boy who would not grow up...and the girl who would.YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbpFRpa9...
2022-01-0435 min
Short Wave'I'm Willing To Fight For It': Learning A Second Language As An AdultBecoming fluent in a second language is difficult. But for adults, is it impossible? Short Wave hosts Maddie Sofia and Emily Kwong dissect the "critical period hypothesis," a theory which linguists have been debating for decades — with the help of Sarah Frances Phillips, a Ph.D. student in the linguistics department at New York University. You can watch a related video about Emily learning Mandarin here. It's part of the Where We Come From series.
2021-06-1614 min
Short Wave'I'm Willing To Fight For It': Learning A Second Language As An AdultBecoming fluent in a second language is difficult. But for adults, is it impossible? Short Wave hosts Maddie Sofia and Emily Kwong dissect the "critical period hypothesis," a theory which linguists have been debating for decades — with the help of Sarah Frances Phillips, a Ph.D. student in the linguistics department at New York University. You can watch a related video about Emily learning Mandarin here. It's part of the Where We Come From series.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
2021-06-1614 min
Coming of Age StoriesBeing an illustrator (with Sylvia Morris)In this episode, I interview Sylvia Morris, a freelance children's illustrator from Adelaide, currently working in Melbourne. You can find her work in the NSW Dept of Education School Magazine, and on the covers of the middle grade books The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor, and The Detective's Guide to Ocean Travel by Nicki Greenberg - both published by Melbourne publisher Affirm Press. Sylvia's portfolio: https://sylviamorris.com.au/Instagram: @sylvia_morrisTumblr: https://sylvia-morris.tumblr.com/Harry Potter project: https://sylviamorris-illustrates-hp3.tumblr.com/ The School Magazine: https://theschoolmagazine.com.au...
2021-06-0553 min
Short WaveSmell TherapyA curious symptom of COVID-19 that can stick with patients for a long time is loss of smell. Researchers don't know exactly how prevalent the loss of smell ism and while most people recover from it, some will not. This has given new life to a very specific treatment: smell training. Emily Kwong talks to the Atlantic's science reporter Sarah Zhang about how practicing how to smell might help those who've lost their sense of smell. For more on smell training, read Sarah's piece in The Atlantic. You can email Short Wave at ShortWave@npr.org.
2021-04-0812 min
Coming of Age StoriesSanta ClausHow did a Greek bishop from the third century become the jolly North Pole dwelling Christmas icon? Did Coca Cola really design his modern appearance? And is it okay to lie to kids about him? In this episode I tell the history of Saint Nicholas and how collective cultural traditions came together to give us the contemporary Santa Claus. I also discuss whether telling the Santa story to children can be considered a lie, and if so, is it doing harm?(Sorry that the audio is a little janky in places.)Music featured is Seikilos Epitaph with t...
2020-12-2357 min
Big Kid ProblemsFavorite Moments of 2020! A Compilation of Favorite Insights and “A-ha” Moments from the 2020 SeasonIt’s the LAST EPISODE of 2020! That's right, WE MADE IT TEAM! It has been a tough year, but luckily we’ve had incredible guests all season long, helping us to make it though. I went back and pulled some of my favorite insights and “A HA!” moments from this past year and put them all together for a fun little 2020 compilation episode. So if you’re new to BKP this is a great way to get a little taste of several awesome episodes. If you enjoy this one, I definitely encourage you to go back and listen to some great...
2020-12-2249 min
Coming of Age StoriesTough loveUnder what conditions do we learn best? In both fiction and real life, there is an argument to be made that greatness thrives under pressure, fear and adversity. I make the case for the ineffectiveness of such teaching methods, and reject the notion that sacrificing kindness is worth it to create a genius. This episode really serves as an introduction of a number of different concepts I want to explore in more depth later, including conditioning, corporal punishment, the emotional education of boys, and the myth of the tortured genius. It also serves as a summary of my philosophy...
2020-09-1222 min
Coming of Age StoriesSesame StreetI talk about the development of 'Sesame Street', an iconic television show for preschoolers based on research by teachers and child psychologists. But how did it come about in the first place? Why is it set on a normal looking street? Why were there no female Muppets initially? And did it really sell its soul to HBO? I attempt to answer all these questions, as well as examining the show's evolution and legacy over the past 50 years. Clips: Ernie as a banana in his ear. Snuffy is revealed. Goodbye Mr Hooper. Herry and John Joh...
2020-07-141h 07Big Kid ProblemsBreaking your Barriers, Getting out of your own way and Rising Higher with Stephanie Kwong!Do you ever feel like you’re just pushing a boulder up a hill? Or that you’ve been spinning your wheels TRYING to achieve something but it’s just not working? Maybe you can sense that you’re stuck, but no matter what you try, you can’t seem to push through? WELL THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Our guest this week, Stephanie Kwong, is a Mindset Mastery Coach, Hypnotherapist, and the host of the Rise Higher Podcast. She specializes in uncovering the thoughts, patterns, limiting beliefs and behaviors that hold us back and keep us from achiev...
2020-07-071h 05
Coming of Age StoriesKids these daysIn my first episode, I talk about the history of children's rights, the dismissive attitudes we often hold about the youth of today, and how a teenager's brain is doing some wild stuff.Content warning: discussing of child abuse.Twitter and Instagram: @comingofagecastSources:History of child rights: https://www.unicef.org/child-rights-convention/history-child-rightsAdolescent development: https://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/topics/adolescence/development/en/ Adolescence as a unique developmental period: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4543091/
2020-06-2935 min
Awesome Inside OutWhat is the #1 Barrier Stopping Greater Health and Happiness? with Stephanie KwongIs there a secret to lasting happiness? Host Sarah Anne sits down with mindset mastery coach and hypnotherapist, Stephanie Kwong, to discuss the most common barriers to a fulfilling and peaceful life. In this episode, you’ll discover how to align your inner world and rise above limiting beliefs so you can positively shift your relationship with food, your body, and your life.
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2020-04-2252 min
Rise HigherEP49: Building Self-Belief & Resilience with Sarah WellsNeed a big dose of self-belief to help you to achieve your dreams? Sarah Wells knows a thing or two about resilience and the power of believing in yourself. She's faced a lot obstacles on her journey toward becoming an Olympian hurdler, from developing a stress fracture in her femur that had her sitting out for 9 months right before the 2012 Olympics, to tearing her hamstring during Olympic training a few years later. Sarah has managed to prop herself up through the power of self-belief in order to achieve her goals, and is here to help you discover your 'why...
2019-04-161h 19
Rise HigherEP43: Heal Your Past, Live Your Purpose With Sarah PendrickSarah Pendrick, self-love advocate, community influencer, life coach, and empowerment speaker, joins me in today's episode to expose the doubts and fears we all have, and pinpoint how to step into authenticity and purpose instead. Sarah shares her journey toward creating the empowering GirlTalk Network, and how rising above her personal doubt and healing her past led to self-acceptance and a huge amount of success! She shares the powerful qualities she consistently embodies that has grown GirlTalk into a massive global brand, that you can embody too. Sarah's here to help you find your true self, live in alignment...
2019-03-051h 05Emily Kwong, KCAW, Author at KCAWAssembly reviews hospital process, security upgrades at utility deskThe Assembly approved an $8,500 appropriation to enhance security and ADA-accessibility at the front desk of the utility office. Staff have reported a few instances of feeling threatened by members of the public. (Emily Kwong/KCAW photo)
The City of Sitka is preparing to negotiate with the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium over the potential sale of Sitka Community Hospital. Teams from the City and SEARHC will come to the table on December 6th and December 19th to begin joint negotiations. But first, they are carrying out a two-way due diligence process. Each hospital is requesting extensive amounts...
2018-11-2900 min
Rise HigherEP25: Using Your Mind-Body Connection To HealHolistic Health Practitioner, Sarah Anne Stewart, learned about holistic healing as a teen when she witnessed her father heal himself of terminal cancer in 7 months with alternative medicine and food. Yet, as much as Sarah Anne knew about the healing power of food, she found herself battling a severe eating disorder after 10 years working as a model. Sarah shares her journey to heal her eating disorder and anxiety with her body by confronting unresolved pain, taking ownership of her story, unlearning destructive patterns at the subconscious level, and creating the ultimate relationship between her mind and body. Sarah Anne...
2018-08-0757 min
WizardCastYour Salesforce Idea Highlights April 2018In Idea Highlights, we take recommendations from listeners on what they want to see improved in Salesforce. These ideas are posted on Salesforce's IdeaExchange, where customers can post suggestions, comments, and vote on their desired features. This episode, we hear ideas submitted to WizardCast from Amber Boaz, Yohan Yu, Sarah Pilzer, and Jen Bowen. Thank you for your contributions! Show Overview 00:00 Last Time on the WizardCast a very Grav-E jokes 00:42 Podcast Intro 02:01 Joke from Carrie Anderson https://twitter.com/carrie_msp/status/967935009368805377 02:54 NEW SEGMENT *cash register sound* Salesforce enters agreement to purchase MuleSoft 11:03...
2018-04-0227 min
ABC Television NetworkDeception - Official TrailerSuperstar magician Cameron Black is bringing his skill for illusion to the FBI. Using every trick in the book and inventing new ones, he will help the government catch the world’s most elusive criminals while staging the biggest illusions of his career. Starring Jack Cutmore-Scott, Deception is coming soon to ABC.
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When his career is ruined by scandal, superstar magician Cameron Black has only one place to turn to pr...
2017-06-1702 min
ABC Television NetworkDeception - Official TeaserWhen his career is ruined by scandal, superstar magician Cameron Black has only one place to turn to practice his art of deception, influence and illusion — the FBI. Using every trick in the book and inventing new ones, he will help the government catch the world’s most elusive criminals while staging the biggest illusions of his career. The series is from writer/executive producer Chris Fedak (“Chuck”) and executive producers Greg Berlanti, Martin Gero and Sarah Schechter. Illusionist David Kwong (“Now You See Me”) will co-produce.
“Deception” stars Jack Cutmore-Scott as Cameron Black/Jonathan Black, Lenora Crichlow as Dina Clark, Amaury No...
2017-05-1300 min
Ask Them More PodcastEpisode 7 - Sarah Sophie FlickerActivist and mother of three discusses how gender plays out in her home and shares her parenting beliefs.
2016-08-1147 min