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The Critic and Her PublicsSasha Weiss: "Mischief in the Pages"Sasha Weiss is a writer and the deputy culture editor at The New York Times Magazine. Previously she was the literary editor at The New Yorker and an editor at The New York Review of Books.
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The Critic and Her Publics
Hosted by Merve Emre • Edited by Michele Moses • Music by Dani Lencioni • Art by
Leanne Shapton • Sponsored by Alfred A. Knopf
The Critic and Her Publics is a co-production between the Shapiro Center for Creative Writing and Criticism at Wesleyan University, New York Review of Books, a...
2025-05-0640 min
Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha StoneHow The Media's Elitism Cost Them Their CredibilityI listened with an open mind to this illuminating interview between Bari Weiss at the Free Press and Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen, two of the founders of Axios, about how the public lost trust in the media.As we watch them scramble to explain why they covered up Joe Biden’s cognitive decline, what we see instead of an apology is an excuse.There has never been any real reckoning of what happened to them after Trump won in 2016, all through his first term, especially in 2020, when they lost much of the public’s trus...
2025-04-1239 minThe DailyThe Cinematic Masterpiece You Won’t Get to SeeWarning: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse and domestic abuse.Over the past few years, a celebrated filmmaker has tried to unlock the mysteries of the pop icon Prince.Sasha Weiss, a deputy editor at The New York Times Magazine, says that the result is a cinematic masterpiece. How is it possible that nobody will ever see it?Guest: Sasha Weiss, a deputy editor at The New York Times Magazine.Background reading: Inside Ezra Edelman’s documentary on Prince.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/th...
2025-03-0700 min
Deborah Lebree's podcastThe Cinematic Masterpiece You Won’t Get to SeeWarning: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse and domestic abuse.Over the past few years, a celebrated filmmaker has tried to unlock the mysteries of the pop icon Prince.Sasha Weiss, a deputy editor at The New York Times Magazine, says that the result is a cinematic masterpiece. How is it possible that nobody will ever see it?Guest: Sasha Weiss, a deputy editor at The New York Times Magazine.Background reading: Inside Ezra Edelman’s documentary on Prince.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the ne...
2025-03-0745 min
The DailyThe Cinematic Masterpiece You Won’t Get to SeeWarning: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse and domestic abuse.Over the past few years, a celebrated filmmaker has tried to unlock the mysteries of the pop icon Prince.Sasha Weiss, a deputy editor at The New York Times Magazine, says that the result is a cinematic masterpiece. How is it possible that nobody will ever see it?Guest: Sasha Weiss, a deputy editor at The New York Times Magazine.Background reading: Inside Ezra Edelman’s documentary on Prince.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/th...
2025-03-0744 min
Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha StoneFinally, a Real Celebration for MAGAOne Last Ride….=It’s been a long time coming, hasn’t it MAGA? What a ride it’s been for you.As people like me were arguing with Bernie bros about the 2016 nomination for president and were caught up in our unending phantasmagoria about a “reality TV star” who was rising in the ranks on the Right, you were being verbally and physically attacked already, bullied at rallies, spit on, kicked, called racists, Nazis, fascists, bigots. It would only get worse.How far you’ve come from the last inaugural when so many protester...
2025-01-2027 minThe DailyJoni Mitchell Never LiesIn 2022, seven years after surviving a brain aneurysm that left her unable to sing or even speak, Joni Mitchell appeared onstage at the Newport Folk Festival. Singing alongside her were her supportive — and emotional — musician friends, including Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford and Wynonna Judd.Our critic Wesley Morris had his doubts. What was really happening here? Did Joni Mitchell even want this? Or were her younger adoring musician fans propping her up for their own reasons? When he learned this fall that Joni would be appearing onstage again, at the Hollywood Bowl, he bought a ticket to see...
2024-12-2500 min
Deborah Lebree's podcastJoni Mitchell Never LiesIn 2022, seven years after surviving a brain aneurysm that left her unable to sing or even speak, Joni Mitchell appeared onstage at the Newport Folk Festival. Singing alongside her were her supportive — and emotional — musician friends, including Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford, Wynonna Judd and Annie Lennox.Our critic Wesley Morris had his doubts. What was really happening here? Did Joni Mitchell even want this? Or were her younger adoring musician fans propping her up for their own reasons? When he learned this fall that Joni would be appearing onstage again, at the Hollywood Bowl, he bought a ticket to see for...
2024-12-2534 min
The DailyJoni Mitchell Never LiesIn 2022, seven years after surviving a brain aneurysm that left her unable to sing or even speak, Joni Mitchell appeared onstage at the Newport Folk Festival. Singing alongside her were her supportive — and emotional — musician friends, including Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford, Wynonna Judd and Annie Lennox.Our critic Wesley Morris had his doubts. What was really happening here? Did Joni Mitchell even want this? Or were her younger adoring musician fans propping her up for their own reasons? When he learned this fall that Joni would be appearing onstage again, at the Hollywood Bowl, he bought a tick...
2024-12-2533 min
Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha StoneWhy This California Liberal is Voting for Donald Trump“Once upon a time you dressed so fineThrew the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?People call say 'beware doll, you're bound to fall'You thought they were all kidding youYou used to laugh aboutEverybody that was hanging outNow you don't talk so loudNow you don't seem so proudAbout having to be scrounging your next mealHow does it feel?” - Bob DylanI’ve listened to Bob Dylan’s anthem of alienation, Like a Rolling Stone, so many times throughout my life, but it’s never hit home quite the way it does now as I’ve be...
2024-10-1329 min
Legends N LeadersSasha Pieterse, CEO of Hippie Water, breaking out in Pretty Little Liars & the next social tonic!Besides being an acclaimed actress in fan favorites Pretty Little Liars, Heroes, and more Sasha is now leading an effort to make a beverage that provides relaxation without the side effects. She co-founded Hippie Water to help with healthier lifestyles and has worked hard with her team to make a drink that fuses fun and health consciousness.
Additionally, Sasha's podcast has also been incredibly well received as she highlights many experiences women may have been less inclined to share and does so in a very open minded way. She has been a voice for so many and...
2024-10-0731 min
The Town with Matthew BelloniThe War Over the Secret Nine-Hour Prince DocumentaryMatt is joined by Sasha Weiss, deputy editor at New York Times, to talk about the battle over the nine-hour multipart Prince documentary helmed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ezra Edelman (‘O.J.: Made in America’) that is at risk of never releasing. They dive into Sasha’s latest reporting, which revealed how this project was stranded after a surprising objection from the late music icon’s dueling estates that the film is too long. They talk about Netflix’s role in this battle, what the doc reveals about Prince, and whether there is more to this story (2:26). Matt finishes the show with...
2024-09-2135 min
The Nerd Expansion70. David Wilson & The Stock marketWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion Season 3! We've been gone for a while and we know you missed us. We're here and we're back in the Habit with this fresh episode. Today we are talking with David Wilson about Money, music , enlightenment and THE STOCK MARKET.He is currently working as an instructor at a local medical college. Before education, he worked almost 20 years in surgical services at Scripps. Prior to working in medicine , worked as an auto mechanic for many years and dabbled in auto finance. He is known far and wide as "The Sultry Sax"...
2024-08-2057 min
The Nerd Expansion69. Rebecca Zaretzky & Animal CommunicationWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion Season 3! We've talked about dragons. We've talked about ghosts. We've talked about science. Today we are talking with Rebecca Zaretzky and her particular form of Animal Communication through the spirit world!Lions and Tigers and Hedgehogs—oh my! Rebecca is an Animal Communicator, Psychic, and Artist. As a pet portrait artist (Instagram @belleandhookcreations), she started to receive messages from the animals she was painting, which lead to animal communication and—the hedgehogs! After working with many hedgehogs, she became known as “The Hedgehog Psychic” and created @the_hedgehive to provide spiritual support...
2024-04-021h 02
The Nerd Expansion68. Jerry Prell & ACTINGWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! It's SEASON 3, and you're still here. Wow, I feel so loved right now. Today's guest is an actor, teacher, mime and long time soap opera hunk. Please welcome the one and only Jerry Prell!!JERRY PRELL is a director, actor, and professor. He was Dean of the Musical Theater at the Hartford Conservatory and the founder and former Artistic Director of the New England Actors’/Academy of Theatre (NEAT). His directing credits include: The Servant of Two Masters, Sonnets for an Old Century, Machinal, The Tempest, House of Blue Leaves, The Lar...
2024-03-191h 08
Pretty Curious with Jonathan Van NessHow Did You Become a Drag Legend? with Sasha ColbyHold on to your lace fronts, because the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, Sasha Colby, is on this week’s Pretty Curious! Sasha Colby joins Jonathan to talk about her origins in pageants and all things drag: where the industry is going, her advice for up-and-coming performers and some of her favorite products. Plus, she spills the tea on her ponytail line: Sasha Colby Hair!
Sasha Colby is an American drag legend and beauty pageant competitor. In 2012, she won the Miss Continental competition, one of the most prestigious drag queen pageant systems in t...
2024-03-1841 min
Getting Better with Jonathan Van NessPRETTY CURIOUS | How Did You Become a Drag Legend? with Sasha ColbyHold on to your lace fronts, because the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, Sasha Colby, is on this week’s Pretty Curious! Sasha Colby joins Jonathan to talk about her origins in pageants and all things drag: where the industry is going, her advice for up-and-coming performers and some of her favorite products. Plus, she spills the tea on her ponytail line: Sasha Colby Hair!
Sasha Colby is an American drag legend and beauty pageant competitor. In 2012, she won the Miss Continental competition, one of the most prestigious drag queen pageant systems in t...
2024-03-1839 min
The Nerd Expansion67. Adam Bohanan & Avatar: The Last AirbenderWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Season three is starting off with a bang. Today's guest is so fantastic we need to share his silky voice and quick wit. Please welcome our guest, the one and only Adam Bohanan and his nerd love Avatar: The Last Airbender. Let the planets align and the elements surround you. Adam is a singer, musician, songwriter and incredible all around human. He is a nerd dedicated to not only his craft of music , but many fandoms. Including, Dr. Who, Star Trek and of course Avatar: The Last Airbender.Help Fu...
2024-03-051h 02
Group Dynamics Dispatch28. "Women, Intersectionality, And Power In Group Leadership" w/ Yoon Kane & Annie WeissIn this episode, Angelo talks with Annie Weiss and Yoon Kane who, along with Saralyn Masselink, edited and contributed chapters to “Women, Intersectionality, and Power in Group Psychotherapy Leadership” (2022, Routledge). Their conversation explores how this project sought to address the conspicuous void in professional literature on the complex challenges women group leaders face and how such dilemmas can be understood & skillfully addressed. Intersectionality is also discussed as an organizing principle in the book’s illuminating investigation. Finally, both Yoon’s chapter “Courage to Lead: The Shadow of Racism on Women of Color Leading Psychotherapy Groups” and Annie’s chapter “Training Elastigirl: Deve...
2024-01-231h 09
The Nerd Expansion66. Luke Grooms & Wonder WomanWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is so Fantastic we wanted to hear the sweet twang of that southern voice AGAIN! Please welcome our returning guest the one and only Luke Grooms and his nerd love is Wonder Woman. Oh my gawsh. I'm so excited for this one y'all Musical theatre/opera singer and terrible movie enthusiast! Luke recently returned to the NYC area from the World tour of The Phantom of the opera, traveling throughout Asia and the Middle East. Luke has performed all over the world including covering at the Metropolitan Opera, touring the...
2023-10-311h 03
The Nerd Expansion65. Brandon Maier & The ChallengeWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Brandon Maier and his nerd love is The Challenge. It's awesome.Brandon is a husband and father - he’s 3 degrees deep from San Diego State, with a BA, MFA, and MBA... an ex-actor and singer, now works in tech software in beautiful San Diego.Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2023-10-171h 11
The Nerd Expansion64. Kyle Winnick & Contemporary Musical TheaterWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Kyle Winnick and his nerd love is Contemporary musical theater. It's awesome.He has been appreciative of musical theater since he was a young child and would watch classic MGM musicals with his mom and brother. It wasn't until he was victim to the high school choir to drama club pipeline and was unexpectedly cast as the lead in the spring musical, Once Upon a Mattress, that the theater bug truly bit him. Being surround by peers who knew of a secret world of t...
2023-10-031h 18
The Nerd Expansion63. Caitlin Henderson & Dr WhoWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Caitlin Henderson and her nerd love is DR WHO. It's brilliant, just brilliant.Caitlin is an obsessed "Doctor Who" and "Staged" fan, LOVE "Good Omens" and love to watch "Derry Girls." She is currently starting a business of selling vintage and antiques. Living in Ohio, she is a huge lover of Hocking hills state park, it's her happy place.Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2023-09-191h 10
The Nerd Expansion62. Michael Rovatsos & Tribute bandsWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Michael Rovatsos and his nerd love is Tribute Bands. It's awesome.Michael hails from New York originally (moving to SoCal in 2004) and has been playing music since he was a young teen. He has led and performed with a variety of original rock groups and has played well-respected venues on both coasts and internationally. Playing bass is a passion for Michael but he is also multi-instrumentalist who composes, records and produces on an on-going basis. In 1985, already a big U2 fan, Michael...
2023-09-0557 min
The Nerd Expansion61. Jordan Gwiazdowski & HospitalityWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Jordan Gwiazdowski and his nerd love is Hospitality. It's awesome. Former world renown pun heavyweight and host of Punk Assed - a Pun Cast, cast member and DM on The Cast Die podcast, and current game developer for Dumarest: The Traveller - an upcoming TTRPG based of the pulp sci-fi series Dumarest.Jordan's InstagramJordan's Podcasts: The Cast Die Podcast & Punk Assed: A Pun CastHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie Yamaoka...
2023-08-221h 18
The Nerd Expansion60. Danielle Taylor & Bay Area Public TransitWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Danielle Taylor and her nerd love is Bay Area Public Transit. It's awesome.San Francisco Bay Area native who has lived her life without a drivers license and enjoys all things planes, trains and buses! Danielle has spent most of her career working in public health and is passionate about ensuring that everyone has access to healthcare and proper infrastructure (housing/transit) to live happy healthy lives!Danielle's InstagramHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by...
2023-08-081h 01
The Nerd Expansion59. Anne Markt & Functional MedicineWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Anne Markt and her nerd love is Functional Medicine. It's awesome.Anne Markt is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and has been coaching clients to wellness for the past 10 years.Anne has coached patients of many functional medicine doctors across the country, as well as clients of NAO Wellness, while learning the best resources available for health and longevity.Her specialty is working with clients who have struggled with yo-yo dieting for years and feel confused, stressed...
2023-07-251h 10
The Nerd Expansion58. Ondine Boulter & Vanity License PlatesWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Ondine Boulter and her nerd love is Vanity License Plates. It's awesome.Adventure-seeking lover of nature, food, humans and all things miniature! When I’m not driving my solar powered car you can find me pushing pedals up a hill on my road bike, shaking my booty on the dance floor, planting flowers in my garden or snuggling up to one of my 4 kids. Ondine's InstagramHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPer...
2023-07-111h 14
The Nerd Expansion57. Olivia Oguma & Cirque du SoleilWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Olivia Oguma and her nerd love is Cirque du Soleil. It's awesome.OLIVIA OGUMA --began her career at the age of infant, when she was discovered by a modeling agency and thrust into the spotlight of commercials and magazine campaigns. Since then she has continued to work on stage, on screen and behind the scenes, as an editor and in your living room as the most in demand babysitter on the UWS. She has been on Broadway in LES MIZ, MAMMA MIA and A...
2023-05-161h 09
The Nerd Expansion56. Jennifer Sanett & WineWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and onlyJennifer Sanett and her nerd love is Wine. It's fizzy, sparkling and everything VINO. Raise your glasses!Jenn and Sasha went through Calabasas HS together, musical theater brought us even closer (cmon Pass The Candle!)... and then my senior year I discovered the Great Gatsby, and their prohibition era cocktails, and champagne in coupé glasses. Then, Jenn went to Disneyland... And New York. This is when Jenn realized she could combine her love of wine/booze from Gatsby, and her proximity to Solvang and Los Ol...
2023-05-091h 11
The Nerd Expansion55. Donovan Vejar & WoodworkingWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Donovan Vejar and his nerd love is Woodworking. It's awesome."Hello I'm Donovan, I've been building things since I was in jr high. There's always something cool you can build, from turning pens on a lathe to making a solid white oak table."Find DonovanHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2023-05-0240 min
The Nerd Expansion54. Awun Bell & Leather WorkWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Awun Bell and her nerd love is Leather work. It's awesome.Awun works as an x-ray technologist. In her spare time, she is a self-taught leatherworker, maker, photographer and Lord of the Rings nerd. She spends her weekends adventuring in the mountains around her home of Calgary Canada & creating prop replicas & costumes from her favorite movies & tv shows.Find Awun:EtsyInstagramHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by...
2023-04-251h 00
The Nerd Expansion53. Jack Harris & PhysicsWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Jack Harris and his nerd love is Physics. It's awesome.Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2023-04-181h 17
The Nerd Expansion52. Clara Park & Gilmore GirlsWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Clara Park and her nerd love is Gilmore Girls. She also loves Cake and ZELDA. A true Renaissance womanClara has worked in healthcare for over 10 years and has been a Gilmore Girls fan for over 20. She has moved around a lot but Gilmore Girls has always provided a sense of home.Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2023-04-111h 05
The Nerd Expansion51. Thaddeus Kolwicz & MemesWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Thaddeus Kolwicz and his nerd love is Memes. It's awesome.He is just a shy guy in the entertainment business. He works on film and tv sets, acts here and there, and acts as a project developer for his production company. He moved to Portugal in December 2022 to be with his Portu-Gal and for a new perspective on life and experiences! He is a huge nerd when it comes to video games, anime, cartoons, synthesizers, and scripts.Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha W...
2023-04-041h 01
The Nerd Expansion50. Bert Coslow & Destiny, The Video GameWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Bert Coslow and his nerd love is Destiny, The Video Game. We dive into MMO's and what it means to be a gamer.Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2023-03-281h 06
The Nerd Expansion49. Steven Silverstein & BewitchedWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Steven Silverstein and his nerd love is Bewitched. It's awesome.Steven Silverstein has music directed and accompanied the famous and near famous on Broadway (Blood Brothers, Swinging on a Star, & the revival of Promises Promises); Off-Broadway, (When Pigs Fly, The Green Heart, & Annie Warbucks); Regional Theatre (Goodspeed Opera House, Papermill Playhouse, & Westport County Playhouse); and Specialty (54 Below & Noel Coward: The Women of His World at Lincoln Center with Dava Ivey, Dee Hoty & Cady Huffman). He has coached and played piano for Debra Messing, S...
2023-03-2157 min
The Nerd Expansion48. Nicole Rabinowitz & Disney VacationsWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Nicole Rabinowitz and her nerd love is Disney Vacations. It's awesome.Nicole is the Queen of the Disneyverse & The Fairest of them all.Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie YamaokaAmazon shoe rackNicole's Instagram
2023-03-1455 min
The Nerd Expansion47. Jason Picus & Adventure TimeWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Jason Picus and his nerd love is Adventure Time. It's awesome.Jason is a cartoon loving, DnD playing gay-mer and he loves his dogs. SLUGS AND HAWKS, NOT CATS! Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2023-03-0756 min
The Nerd Expansion46. Alex Mercado & Film MakingWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Alex Mercado and his nerd love is Film Making. It's awesome.Alex Mercado is an artist from New York City who works in film and graphic design. A graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology he's used his artistic skills and obsession with cinema to produce unique visions in storytelling. Always with a dark sense of humor, he finds that human beings, while ultimately flawed can create beauty and a sense of wonder in this world for others to experience something amazing....
2023-02-281h 04
The Nerd Expansion45. Travis Mitchell & Billy JoelWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Travis Mitchell and his nerd love is Billy Joel. It's awesome.Hi! Travis has been an actor in NYC for 25 years. Though he got his start in improv, he has been lucky enough to have been extensively involved in plays, musicals and numerous short independent films as well as two feature horror films,. And, of course, the obligatory stint on Law and Order SVU in a scene opposite Mariska Hargitay. We’re besties now, though she won’t return my calls. Travis currently as of th...
2023-02-2158 min
The Nerd Expansion44. Patrick Benedict & Craft BeersWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Patrick Benedict and his nerd love is Craft Beer. It's awesome. Patrick, under the monicker of BenedictBeerBlog, is a craft beer lover, social media manager, and beer influencer. He owns BenedictBeerBlog, and does social media and content creation for breweries and beer brands in New York City and Seattle. He makes silly beer videos on various social media networks that sometimes include talking about poop. Find Patrick: Tik TokInstagramYouTubeBig Alice BrewingTavourHo...
2023-01-3154 min
The Nerd Expansion43. Sasha & Nick - Welcome to Season 2Welcome to Season 2 of The Nerd Expansion! Join hosts Nick & Sasha as we expand the definition of nerd, explain what we're about, and talk about some of our personal nerd loves. We are so happy you're here and can't wait to talk nerdy with you!Please follow us on:InstagramPatreonEmail us at TheNerdExpansionPodcast@gmail.comwww.thenerdexpansion.comHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2023-01-2435 min
The Nerd Expansion42. Sasha & Nick and The End of Season OneWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guests are your two and only hosts Sasha Weiss & Nick Bowan and their nerd love is YOU GUYS. Woah. It's awesome.Sasha & Nick are so grateful to all their listeners and guests (fondly called The Nerd Expansion Pack) and take this Season 1 Finale of the podcast to celebrate and show our nerd love for you all!We are so lucky and hope you keep listening and showing us your nerdies!Please follow us on:InstagramPatreonEmail us at TheNerdExpansionPodcast@gmail.com
2022-11-0823 min
The Nerd Expansion41. Mike Timoney & Tobacco PipesWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Mike Timoney and his nerd love is Tobacco Pipes. It's awesome.He is an Actor, Producer and, as of 2022, writer and director of the short film HOPE. For years a USA HOCKEY ice hockey referee, which led to work in the Snickers commercial entitled REFEREES (findable on YouTube) directed by Bryan Buckley. Also works each holiday season as The Man In Red at Santaland at Macy’s 34th Street NYC. Certified NYC tour guide.Find Mike:InstagramHosted By: Nic...
2022-11-011h 00
The Nerd Expansion40. Vanessa Maier & ManifestingWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Vanessa Maier and her nerd love is manifesting. It's awesome.She is seriously passionate about manifesting and teaching people to manifest. She's manifested everything from her husband to her house and feels like one of her purposes in life (besides being a singer & entertainer) is to teach as many people as possible about the law of attraction and help them change their lives through this amazing and consistent natural law.Find Vanessa:InstagramVanessa recommends:The Magic...
2022-10-181h 02
The Nerd Expansion39. Emme Bonilla & K-PopWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Emme Bonilla and her nerd love is K-Pop. It's awesome.Human living in NYC for the last 15 years. Former actor turned retail salesperson. Lover of good food, cats, and thrift shopping. Your guide to getting into K-PopHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-10-111h 03
The Nerd Expansion38. Abraham Harris-Sturges & Smart PhonesWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Abraham Harris-Sturges and his nerd love is Smart Phones. It's awesome.The YOUNGEST member of The Nerd Expansion Pack, Abe is a phone nerd who will definitely make you reconsider your options...Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-10-0440 min
The Nerd Expansion37. Jacob Melendez & Hot SpringsWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Jacob Melendez and his nerd love is Hot Springs. It's awesome.Jacob Melendez, chiro, surfer, climber, hot springer, Star Wars afficionado, and sauna enthusiast. Born and raised in North County San Diego. Married to Anna Melendez (also a Chiro)for almost 7 years. When not serving our patients, or surfing, we are exploring hot springs in our state, country, and internationally. | Find Jacob:Jacob's InstagramAnna's InstagramGold Coast Chiropractic (Jacob & his family's practice!)Hosted By: Nick Bowan...
2022-09-2758 min
The Nerd Expansion36. Natalie Weiss & RiffingWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Natalie Weiss and her nerd love is Riffing. It's awesome.Acclaimed singer and highly sought-after vocal coach, Natalie Weiss, has become a global sensation. Her online presence skyrocketed with the viral, “Breaking Down The Riffs®," a game-changing, fun approach to pop technique, which has become a growing standard in the industry. Natalie has worked with everyone from Broadway greats to iconic TV and media personalities including Tori Kelly, Ben Platt, Katharine McPhee, Pentatonix, Gaten Matarazzo, Chrissy Metz, Shoshana Bean and Cheyenne Jackson, jus...
2022-09-2055 min
The Nerd Expansion35. Tim Sheridan & Comic Book WritingToday's guest is the one and only Tim Sheridan and his nerd love is Comic Book Writing. Woah. It's awesome.Writer-Producer in comics, animation, TV and film; and former AMAZING roommate to one Sasha Weiss. ❤️Find Tim:Tim's InstagramHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-09-131h 04
The Nerd Expansion34. James Mattern & Pro-WrestlingToday's guest is the one and only James Mattern and his nerd love is Pro-Wrestling. Woah. It's awesome.JAMES MATTERN is a Nationally Headlining Comic and Radio personality, who has fast become one of the most beloved Emcee's in NYC. JAMES has appeared on several television programs including Fox Sports One's "Garbage Time with Katie Nolan" The WWE Network's "The List", MSG Networks "The Bracket", and ""The Artie Lange Show." As the former audience warmup for FOX SPORTS ONE's "Crowd Goes Wild", he worked with the legendary Regis Philbin. Additionally, James has appeared on "THE MOJO...
2022-09-0656 min
The Nerd Expansion33. Meg Doherty & Infertility AwarenessWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Meg Doherty and her nerd love is Infertility Awareness. It's important.Meg hails from Maine, originally but now resides in NYC with her lovely husband and dog. She works as an early childhood development music teacher and Actor. You can currently see her in Wicked on Broadway.Find Meg:Meg's InstagramMeg Recommends:Fertility 101 by Rena GowerFertility Forward PodcastHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed b...
2022-08-301h 07
The Nerd Expansion32. Kayleen Plummer & TV Teen DramasToday's guest is the one and only Kayleen Plummer and her nerd love is TV Teen Dramas. Woah. It's awesome.Kayleen loves all things creative: books, movies, art, acting, writing, etc. But she's also a huge math nerd and recently changed career paths to teach high school math!Find Kayleen:Kayleen's InstagramWe Explain Movies PodcastHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-08-231h 02
The Nerd Expansion31. Jessica Maier & OrganizingToday's guest is the one and only Jessica Maier and her nerd love is Organizing. Woah. It's awesome.Jess is a 30-something human, wife, mom, discount junkie and organization enthusiast!Find Jess:Jess's InstagramJess's Website/blogHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-08-1658 min
The Nerd Expansion30. Rocco Marrongelli & Toy HuntingToday's guest is the one and only Rocco Marrongelli and his nerd love is Toy Hunting. Woah. It's awesome.Rocco is a retro nerd who’s addicted to all things from the greatest decade, the ‘80s! He collects toys from his youth as well as anything representing classic animation (Disney, Warner Bros, Hanna Barbera, etc), WWF, video games, movies, comics and more. Find Rocco:Rocco's instagramHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-08-0256 min
Studying the Song - Audition Prep and Musicianship for Musical TheatreDefying Type & Finding Success in Unexpected Opportunities w/Sasha WeissA disarmingly honest conversation about career, loving yourself (ie your voice), and taking on the identity of "artist."
In this episode, you’ll hear Sasha talk about finding success in unexpected opportunities like workshops, readings, and cabaret shows. She also shares her honest realizations about fighting her “type” and coming to terms with her voice (which she now loves, btw).
Sasha received her MFA in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University and her BFA in Musical Theatre with emphasis in Acting and Vocal Repertoire from The Boston Conservatory.
Some of her favorite NY credi...
2022-08-0157 min
The Nerd Expansion29. Dr. Cait Weiss Orcutt & Community TeachingToday's guest is the one and only Dr. Cait Weiss Orcutt and her nerd love is Community Teaching. Woah. It's awesome.Dr. Cait Weiss Orcutt is the author of VALLEYSPEAK, winner of the 2017 Zone 3 First Book Prize. She holds an MFA from The Ohio State University and a PhD from the University of Houston. Her essays and poems have appeared in Boston Review, Bust Magazine, FIELD, The Academy of American Poets and more. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Cait leads online poetry and creative nonfiction workshops for writers of all experience levels and backgrounds. Find Cait:
2022-07-261h 17
The Nerd Expansion28. Korrie Yamaoka & Plant-based CookingToday's guest is the one and only Korrie Yamaoka and her nerd love is Plant-based Cooking. Woah. It's awesome.Korrie Yamaoka is a vocal coach, music director, and host of the Studying the Song podcast, where she talks all things auditioning and vocal performance for musical theatre. She's got a masters education in musical theatre as well as an undergraduate degree in piano and years of cover bands and singer songwriter performances. She's a mom and wife. She is vegan/plant-based. And, she ritually purchase plants and forget to water them. She dreams of having a hom...
2022-07-191h 09
Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha StoneHow the Left was LostWhat has become obvious to anyone paying attention is that we are living through a kind of revolution. It is not a physical one. As my friend Abe Greenwald wrote in Commentary Magazine, it “is not being fought within the physical limits of a battlefield. It is instead happening all around us and directly to us. It is redefining our culture, our media, and giving new shape to our public and private institutions. It is remaking the nation before our eyes.” In other words, this is a revolution of culture. A revolution of ideas.—Bari...
2022-07-1334 min
The Nerd Expansion27. Tyler Tafolla & Disney vs. DreamworksToday's guest is the one and only Tyler Tafolla and his nerd love is Disney vs. Dreamworks. Woah. It's awesome.Tyler is a Southern California based performer, director and musical theatre writer. Holding a BFA in Music Theatre from AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts, Tyler has spent the last ten years as a working actor, writer & director, working in New York, Los Angeles and San Diego. Find Tyler:www.tylertafolla.comTyler's InstagramHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed...
2022-07-1254 min
The Nerd Expansion26. Halftime Show with Nick & SashaWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guests are your two and only hosts Sasha Weiss & Nick Bowan and their nerd love is YOU GUYS. Woah. It's awesome.Sasha & Nick are so grateful to all their listeners and guests (fondly called The Nerd Expansion Pack) and take this 6 month-iversary of the podcast to celebrate and show our nerd love for you all!We are so lucky and hope you keep listening and showing us your nerdies!Please follow us on:InstagramPatreonEmail us at TheNerdExpansionPodcast@gmail.com
2022-07-0540 min
The Nerd Expansion25. Joel Waggoner & Comedy Song WritingWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Joel Waggoner and his nerd love is Comedy Song Writing. Woah. It's awesome.JOEL WAGGONER (he/him-ish) is a singer/songwriter, performer, multi-instrumentalist, music director, arranger, teacher, comedian, and one-time game show winner. He performed on Broadway in School of Rock and Be More Chill. His breakout Instagram series "Advent Carolndar" with Julia Mattison has been featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with Ben Platt and NPR Weekend Edition. Off-Bway: Southern Comfort (Public Theater), The Joel Waggoner Experience (Joe's Pub). TV: Original series, Wig Mediums...
2022-06-281h 20
The Nerd Expansion24. Skylar Edberg & Food StylingWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Skylar Edberg and her nerd love is Food Styling. Woah. It's awesome.Skylar Edberg is a fearless food lover with an eye for all things tasty AND beautiful. With the help of a mother who mostly baked and a father who warmed up meals, she was compelled to create her own culinary adventures. She built food sculptures, produced cooking shows for her stuffed animals and concocted recipes based on ingredients she had on hand in the pantry. Because of this total immersion, she is...
2022-06-211h 05
The Nerd Expansion23. Adam Berry & GhostsWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Adam Berry and his nerd love is Ghosts. Woah. It's awesome.Adam Berry is a paranormal researcher, author, educator, and lecturer who’s love and passion for the paranormal ignited at a very young age. After many years of study and research, he founded his own paranormal research team with his husband Ben Berry and soon after his hobby became a career. In 2010, he was featured on the hit tv show, “Ghost Hunters Academy,” earning a coveted spot on the network’s original and most kno...
2022-06-141h 21
The Nerd Expansion22. Greyson Yandt & CoffeeWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Greyson Yandt and his nerd love is Coffee. Woah. It's awesome.Greyson is a nerd of many hats. He has a degree in linguistics, is working on creating his own language, owns over a dozen fountain pens, loves to play around with coffee recipes, and is deeply into tabletop role-playing games.Greyson's WebsiteGreyson's Mocha Mice GameJames Hoffman on YouTubeRecommended Coffee shops in Columbus, OH :Honey Cup Coffee CoCrimson Cup Coffee & Tea...
2022-06-071h 17
The Nerd Expansion21. Victor Bakal & Fantasy FootballWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Victor Bakal and his nerd love is Fantasy Football. Woah. It's awesome.Vic is fierce gamer, ruthless competitor, merciless opponent in all things you can win against someone else. When it comes to competition the term "gentlemanly" does not apply. Father of the 3 coolest boys in the universe and husband to, the only person on this planet that is more competitive over trifle matters, the amazing Mandy Bakal. CPA, Director of Finance, and life long nerd.Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha Weiss
2022-05-3156 min
The Nerd Expansion20. Mark Besada & Board GamesWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Mark Besada and his nerd love is Board Games. Woah. It's awesome.Mark Besada is one of the hosts of Board Game Barrage, winner of the Golden Geek for best board game podcast of 2022 where he is also known as the "Green Tank." He's been playing and making up games since he was a kid but dove headfirst into the hobby about a dozen years ago and has been obsessed ever since.Check out Board Game BarrageBoard Game...
2022-05-2454 min
The Nerd Expansion19. Meredith McCann & Birth/MotherhoodWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Meredith McCann and her nerd love is Birth/Motherhood. Woah. It's awesome.Meredith is a motherhood and birth photographer based in Austin, TX. Mother of two little girls, certified birth doula and maternal mortality health advocate with the Pre-eclampsia Foundation. www.meredithmccannphotography.comSocials: @meredithmccannphotographyHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-05-1742 min
The Nerd Expansion18. Zoe Fagundes & AnimationWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Zoe Fagundes and her nerd love is Animation. Woah. It's awesome.Zoe is a sophomore undergraduate at Chapman University majoring in Animation and Visual Effects and minoring in Business Administration. Her dream is to open her own animation studio one day but until then, she loves drawing, dancing ballet, aerial silks, and learning languages in her spare time. Zoe's WebsiteSocials: @zoerosehipsZoe’s Recs:Lindsey Ellis youtube channelThe Tale of The Princess Kaguya (running sc...
2022-05-1050 min
The Nerd Expansion17. Elizabeth Ward Land & Witchy ThingsWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Elizabeth Ward Land and her nerd love is Witchy Things. Woah. It's awesome.Elizabeth Ward Land is an actor, singer, musician, educator; wife, daughter, sister, friend; animal lover, knitter, runner, curious soul- leader of a small coven of seekers who are open to seeing the magic that is happening all around us. www.ElizabethWardLand.comSocials: @ElizabethWardLandSequential Artists WorkshopsHosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by...
2022-05-0355 min
The Nerd Expansion16. Tori Colozzi & HorrorWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Tori Colozzi and her nerd love is Horror. Woah. It's awesome.Tori is 34, she lives in NYC and works in HR for a tech company,. She has a dog named Glenn and a cat named Stella.Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-04-2658 min
The Nerd Expansion15. Jack Scannell & Jurassic ParkWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Jack Scannell and his nerd love is Jurassic Park. Woah. It's awesome.Jack is aspiring person of interest? Not like as a suspect on an episode of Law & Order but like a person for someone to go “huh, interesting.” Jack has written and directed a few shows years ago and currently have two side businesses as a wedding DJ and a videographer for local musical productions for streaming.Jack says go see movies!!Mentioned on this episode:Iron Studios...
2022-04-1953 min
The Nerd Expansion14. Erin Fagundes & PensWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the Erin Fagundes and her nerd love is Pens. Woah. It's awesome.Erin is , like Sasha, a musical theatre nerd (it is how they met), but she is very much split down the middle as far as left brain/right brain goes. Her career is in clinical research and she moonlights as a theatre performer, director, and vocal coach. Her love for pens and office supplies knows no boundaries and fits into all parts of her life. There is nothing better than either setting up that new binder fo...
2022-04-1229 min
The Nerd Expansion13. Troy Stafford Whiteley & PokemonWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Troy Stafford Whiteley and his nerd love is Pokemon. Woah. It's awesome.Troy Whiteley is the executive producer of POWgaming, A group of video game content creators. POWgaming covers a variety of different video game genres, withTroy as the resident Pokémon Professor. Troy has been actively involved with Pokémon since it came to America in 1999. He's played and still owns every Pokémon game released as well as plays and collects the trading cards. POWgaming on:TwitchFacebook
2022-04-0557 min
The Nerd Expansion12. Katie Bowman & FriendsWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Kate Bowman and her nerd love is Friends. Woah. It's awesome.Originally from Maryland, Katie went to the Boston Conservatory for musical theatre with Sasha. She is currently an actor in LA who sings and dabbles in writing, and also loves boxing and mixed martial arts. Socials: @KateBowman333Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-03-2957 min
The Nerd Expansion11. Justin Gentry & Theme ParksWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Justin Gentry and his nerd love is theme parks. Woah. It's awesome.Justin is a New York City based actor, singer, magician, and theme park aficionado. Most recently he has worked alongside famed UK mind reader Derren Brown in his most recent Broadway show, Derren Brown: SECRET with other notable appearances including Stephen Schwartz' MAGIC TO DO, and Rock of Ages. While not on stage - he is constantly searching for more roller coaster credits to collect for his resume; despite his i...
2022-03-221h 03
The Nerd Expansion10. Luke Grooms & Dolly PartonWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Luke Grooms and his nerd love is Dolly Parton. Woah. It's awesome.Musical theatre/opera singer and terrible movie enthusiast! Luke recently returned to the NYC area from the World tour of The Phantom of the opera, traveling throughout Asia and the Middle East. Luke had perform d all over the world including covering at the Metropolitan Opera, touring the US with Phantom and creating Dwight/God in the New York premiere and Off-Broadway premier of Jerry Springer:The Opera(where he first met S...
2022-03-1553 min
The Nerd Expansion9. Gil Lang & WatchesWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Gil Lang and his nerd love is watches. Woah. It's awesome.Watch website Gil Recommends:HODINKEESocials: @GLang48Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-03-0852 min
The Nerd Expansion8. Kathryn Lounsbery & The OfficeWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Kathryn Lounsbery and her nerd love is The Office. Woah. It's awesome.Kathryn Lounsbery is a creative empath and music coach based in Los Angeles. She holds a master’s degree in classical piano but don’t let that fool you. She mostly listens to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” on a daily basis. She is happily married to Helen and tends to her 2.5 year old Teddy (human); 9 year old Twiggy (dog angel), and 5 year old Bruce (cat man) on a daily...
2022-03-0158 min
The Nerd Expansion7. Evan Schweitzer & The NYC SubwayWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the Evan Schweitzer and his nerd love is The NYC Subway. Woah. It's awesome.Actor, improviser, and Brooklyn native, Evan, wasn't allowed to ride the subway alone as a kid but that didn't stop his fascination with underground trains. What are some of the nooks and crannies that lie just beneath the bustling streets of the Big Apple? Evan is psyched to share!Recs from Evan!https://www.vanshnookenraggen.com/_index/ -This creator has made some amazing maps of not just the NYC sys...
2022-02-2241 min
The Nerd Expansion6. Cory Wyszynski & The SimpsonsWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Cory Wyszynski and his nerd love is The Simpsons. Woah. It's awesome.CoRy is a storyteller turned photo alchemist. He is an actor, the author of the sci-fi mindbender, U-turn at Next Synapse, co host of See No Evil, a horror videogame play through podcast, and a genre narrative improvisor. Now a days, time is spent home•bound, fighting unseen horror for better health. Since 2021, CoRy launched a design shop on threadless and created a late night show! From the Couch, which included segments re...
2022-02-1543 min
The Nerd Expansion5. Ben Farley & Dungeon MasteringWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Ben Farley and his nerd love is Dungeon Mastering. Woah. It's awesome.Ben Farley has been playing in or running TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons since 2008. Previous to that, he was an avid tabletop war gamer for many years.Helpful D&D links from our guest:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMZ04s0SU1glq6SrAVQCbHwFeFXGko_v0https://www.youtube.com/user/mcolvillehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdMl19aDv5e_2l_AeJRXp2g...
2022-02-0850 min
Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning with Sasha StoneWhoopi Goldberg and Ilya Shapiro Prove Intent Does MatterOn his daily podcast, Ben Shapiro notes that many were outraged that ABC had suspended Whoopi Goldberg from The View for two weeks following comments she made about race and the Holocaust. But Shapiro notes that it isn’t good enough to suspend her, per the Left’s and The View’s OWN standards. He cites the Ilya Shapiro case wherein Georgetown Law is now trying to decide whether Ilya Shapiro should be fired for an offensive tweet. The students at Georgetown are holding a protest and demanding he is fired. If Georgetown fires Shapiro, if the collec...
2022-02-0314 min
The Nerd Expansion4. Dr. Stephen Harvey & Ancient EgyptWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is Dr. Stephen Harvey and his nerd love is Ancient Egypt. Woah. It's awesome.Stephen Harvey is an archaeologist and historian of ancient Egypt, and has had a career as a university professor, museum curator, and freelance consultant and lecturer on archaeological tours. He received his BA in Archaeological Studies at Yale in 1987 and his PhD. in Egyptian Archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1998. Steve has participated in archaeological projects in the US, Egypt, Turkey, and Syria, and since 1988 has been actively involved with excavations at Abydos in sou...
2022-02-0153 min
The Nerd Expansion3. Frankie Marrone & Musical Theater OverturesWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the one and only Frankie Marrone and his nerd love is Musical Theater Overtures. Woah. It's awesome.An eternal student of musical theatre, Frankie Marrone grew up spending ALL of his money on Cast Albums and endlessly listening to them reading the liner notes. As an actor and performer he has been in shows and cabarets in California, Boston, and New York, and in 2011 was named Cabaret Idol in Los Angeles. He now is the artistic director at Trinitas Arts Conservatory where he directs and teaches Musical Theatre, M...
2022-01-2538 min
The Nerd Expansion2. Katie Horwitch & Self-TalkWelcome back to The Nerd Expansion! Today's guest is the lovely Katie Horwitch and her nerd love is Self-talk. Woah. It's awesome.Katie Horwitch is a nationally-recognized writer, speaker, mindset coach, activist, and the founder of WANT: Women Against Negative Talk. She has spoken across the country – from SXSW and Lululemon to corporate workshops and creative non-profits – about self-confidence, living fearlessly, and shifting the emotional DNA that’s helped shape our negative self-talk patterns. She is the host of the top-rated self-talk podcast WANTcast: The Women Against Negative Talk Podcast, where she tackles subjects like loneliness, jealousy, and se...
2022-01-1841 minThe Nerd Expansion1. Sasha & NickWelcome to The Nerd Expansion! Join hosts Nick & Sasha as we expand the definition of nerd, explain what we're about, and talk about some of our personal nerd loves. We are so happy you're here and can't wait to talk nerdy with you!Hosted By: Nick Bowan & Sasha WeissTheme song written by Korrie YamaokaPerformed by Sasha Weiss & Korrie Yamaoka
2022-01-0429 min
Gender: A Wider Lens36 - Talking Testosterone with Carole HoovenCarole Hooven, Ph.D., is lecturer and co-director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. She earned her Ph.D. at Harvard, studying sex differences and testosterone, and has taught there ever since. Hooven has received numerous teaching awards, and her popular Hormones and Behavior class was named one of the Harvard Crimson’s “top ten tried-and-true.”In this episode, Stella and Sasha talk to Carole about her new book, Testosterone, which explores the powerful impact this sex hormone has on the human body. This discussion revolves around a central theme: to mak...
2021-08-131h 05
Songwriting Saves the World47: Inside a SessionHey guys!! Welcome to the last episode of Season Two!! To celebrate the end of the season we decided to do a look into our writing sessions. Throughout this episode we talked about our writing process and played clips of our actual writing session voice memos followed by the songs in their final form. This was a lot of fun and we hope you love it!
Co-writers mentioned in this episode and their Instagrams:
Rachel Bochner @rachelbochner
Imogen Weiss @imogenweiss
Natalie Brown @nataliebrownmusic
Steven Gudino @steven_gudino
Alex Kessler @kessler424
Carmel Helene @carmelhelene
Ashley Kaline @ashleykalina
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2021-05-2118 min
JD SashaPredatorSllash Doppe Supernova JavierCardellino DennisCruz JamieJones TheMartinezBrothers ClaudeVonStroke GreenVelvet AfroCarrib FISHER(OZ)Weiss(UK)Oxia Italobros JuniorJack m.O.N.R.O.E. Chapter&Verse
2020-10-032h 04For the love of music 40 Tracks DeepHouse/TechHouse/IndieDance-NuDisco/House/DanceComercialPredatorSllash Doppe Supernova JavierCardellino DennisCruz JamieJones TheMartinezBrothers ClaudeVonStroke GreenVelvet AfroCarrib FISHER(OZ)Weiss(UK)Oxia Italobros JuniorJack m.O.N.R.O.E. Chapter&Verse
2020-10-032h 04
Fog of TruthJeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich / Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyMoney makes the world go round, does it not? Let the capital flow, so its profits may trickle down in a wellspring of bounty for all … except that the greater the flow, the faster it trickles up, away from the masses and into the hands of a rarefied, entitled elite that never seems to stop wanting more. In this week’s episode, Women Make Movies’ Executive Director Debra Zimmerman joins us for a discussion of the new Netflix series Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, which follows the rapacious, billionaire pedophile’s life and career while giving voice to the women he abuse...
2020-06-1752 min
Songwriting Saves the World5: Imogen WeissDark pop, hugging strangers, and the Clive Davis Institute. Tune into episode 5 of Songwriting Saves the World with special guest Imogen Weiss!
2020-05-1543 min
NC F&B PodcastAsheville Week with Sasha Shreders & The Montford Rooftop BarIt's Asheville Week as the NC F&B Podcast travels to the mountains for Chow Chow, An Asheville Culinary Event. In this episode we chat cheese finally! Then, we go high atop downtown Asheville to the Montford Rooftop Bar to discuss the inns and outs of Asheville. This episode features: Sasha Shreders -Cheese Expert for Cheney Brothers Philip Bollhoefer (exec chef) and Miranda Escalante (bev manager) at The Montford Rooftop Bar. Jen Rice- freelance writer for Eater, Food and Wine Stephanie Burnette- of Eat Drink Carolinas & Editing...
2019-10-0247 min
Aquarian RadioBetsey Lewis ~ 04/24/18 ~ Stargate to the Cosmos ~Hosts Janet & Dr. Sasha LessinDeja vu: Past Lives of Famous People Paperback – Betsey Lewis
In his book Many Lives, Many Masters, a group of highly evolved souls calling themselves The Masters, first contacted Dr. Brian Weiss through his patient Catherine. They spoke of past lives. “We choose when we will come into our physical state and when we will leave. We know when we have accomplished what we were sent down here to accomplish. We know when the time is up, and you will accept your death. For you know that you can get nothing more out of this life. “When you have time, when you ha...
2018-05-281h 59
Aquarian RadioBetsey Lewis ~ 04/24/18 ~ Stargate to the Cosmos ~Hosts Janet & Dr. Sasha LessinDeja vu: Past Lives of Famous People Paperback – Betsey Lewis
In his book Many Lives, Many Masters, a group of highly evolved souls calling themselves The Masters, first contacted Dr. Brian Weiss through his patient Catherine. They spoke of past lives. “We choose when we will come into our physical state and when we will leave. We know when we have accomplished what we were sent down here to accomplish. We know when the time is up, and you will accept your death. For you know that you can get nothing more out of this life. “When you have time, when you ha...
2018-05-282h 00
What is Love?Episode 32 "Touchpoint: Where New Yorkers Talk About Love & Sex"Sasha Sugar invites Jared Matthew Weiss to talk about his creation Touchpoint - a town hall where people share stories from their love and sex lives. JMW elaborates on principles, values and the future of this open-minded and extremely diverse community. He also shares the four rules of Touchpoint which align with the four rules of good sex.
Tune in to find out what they are and to get the punch love from Sasha and Jared!
2018-02-251h 02
Arrested DevOpsWork/Life Balance With Sasha Rosenbaum, Bill Weiss, and Katie Prizy
Devaluing Hard Work - Katie Prizy, DevOpsDays Chicago 2017
Security, Don’t Fear The DevOps - Bill Weiss, DevOpsDays Chicago 2017
2018-01-0700 min
ANDY's Trance PodcastAИDY's Trance Podcast Episode 97 / Guest Mix : Paul Denton (04.11.2015)01 • AИDY's Trance Podcast - Intro
02 UCast & Susana - To Another Day (Original Mix)
03 • KINETICA & Nicholson - The Future Starts Tonight (Original Mix) [AИDY's Selection]
04 Amir Hussain & Paul Trainer - Synergy (Original Mix)
05 Cold Rush Vs. The Cracken - High Vibration (Original Mix)
06 Darren Porter - Deep Blue (Original Mix)
07 Photographer & Abstract Vision - Zero Gravity (UCast Remix)
08 Sia - California Dreamin (Arctic Moon Remix)
09 Tempo Giusto - Genesis (Original Mix)
10 Beat Service & Ana Criado - An Autumn Tale (Kaimo K Remix)
11 John O'Callaghan & Timmy & Tommy - Talk To Me...
2015-11-042h 00