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Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics PodcastEpisode Eighty Five: Revue de la littératureÇınla, François, and Jennifer discuss a number of recent additions to the literature. If you are interested in reading the papers discussed in this episode, here they are (unfortunately, some may be behind paywalls): Today’s economics: one, no one and one hundred thousand Angela Ambrosino, Mario Cedrini & John B. Davis Neither Populist nor Neoclassical: The Classical Roots of the Competition Principle in American Antitrust Law Nicola Giocoli Before NBER: Warren Nutter's Soviet Research at the CIA Daniel Kuehn2024-12-1549 min
Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness with Tony NesbittNorm Nathan's Vault of Silliness - Ep 121Kia Ora (Key Orra) to our listeners in New Zealand! Thank you for checking out our little slice of fun here at the Vault of Silliness.
I give you Ep 121. It’s a NNS, the majority of which is from January 8th and maybe the 9th, 1994.
According to the notes on the cassette, there’s a taste of December 4th, 1993. Because of that this cassette was all over the place. I’ve pieced it together chronologically as best as I could. It appears that December show was the one affected by all the technical issues that N...2023-01-142h 01
Pro Politics with Zac McCraryMindy Myers on Winning Senate Races, Running the DSCC, & Starting MZL MediaSend us a textMindy Myers has a knack for being where political history happens and, more importantly, has run and won tough Senate races. She managed Sheldon Whitehouse in 2006 over Linc Chafee and ran Elizabeth Warren's first political race in 2012...then was the first ever woman to serve as E.D of the DSCC. Now she's started MZL Media to put into practice what she's learned winning tough races. And even as a young operative, Mindy found herself witnessing political history...working for trailblazing Congresswoman Pat Schroder, interning in the Clinton White House during...2021-09-2152 min
Way Off the RecordJane MonheitI have always been a fan of Jane Monheit, from the first time I saw her sing at the (now defunct) legendary NYC cabaret Eighty-Eights.Jane and I delve into her decades-long career; from a 17-year-old student to what she has accomplished to this day. Please have a listen.Please also Subscribe/Follow/Like and review. It really helps independent podcasts like ours get some notice. We are available wherever you listen to podcasts.Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/way-off-the-record/id1488219188Spotify: https://open.spotify...2021-05-111h 19
Way Off the RecordDirty Martini, 2.0 !!We check in with our friend, the amazingly talented (and sweet as can be) Dirty Martini. We discuss so many things that have changed in the past year, including how Covid has hit the entertainment community so hard.
We also have fun discussing Gary Beeber’s amazing film “Dirty Martini and the New Burlesque”, Barbara Stanwyck the badass (and former burlesque star), Dirty’s Dad, aka, the Bionic Man, Puppet Shows. Also on the docket: Front Row Paul, Murray Hill, World Famous Bob, Suzanne Bartsch and her Follies, Amanda Lepore Dita von Teese, among others.
We also get some juicy clips of...2021-04-0756 min
Way Off the RecordRachel Green 2.0As usual, with the hilarious Rachel Green, there are no topics off-limits.
ON THE DOCKET: Rachel's career, Covid, oat milk, "sounding" at the Eagle gift shop (Google it, guurl, I can't hold your hand), and all the things.
Special thanks to @MelanieVesey for here amazing @TikTok video.2021-03-241h 22Way Off the RecordAllison Gill (AG)We sit down with Allison Gill, aka, AG, creator of Mueller, She Wrote and the Daily Beans podcasts. Allison is a former high-ranking government employee, a PhD in Health administration, a writer, and a stand-up comic. She’s also a Webby-award winner that continues to have a powerful voice in today’s media.
No topic was off the table, so have a listen and let us know what you think.
Don't forget to Subscribe and Like to see more from Way off the Record!2021-01-101h 04Way Off the RecordCousin BrittanyI sit down w dear cousin, Brittany (https://www.facebook.com/brittany.abel1?__cft__[0]=AZXgxteQD3dtFb-0xc76YfdTrjkNqHQS1Tgrivv6KGv5wlFz4DD5jQ2uyG5E7Bqn_C6gX9e5r-lWYw1dKkdDpgZfQLwHgGfiWTo7qGMdHTHFtR0rgFZs2ge1674fO0nZBPc&__tn__=-]K-R) as we learn of her harrowing journey, and ultimate triumph, w Lyme disease. As with everything w her, it's that beautiful light and spirit that pulls her through. There's a ton of useful info, including links in the show notes.
Please subscribe here and to our YouTube page, it really helps us wee, independent media types:
https://www.youtube.com...2020-09-0200 min
Way Off the RecordAntonio BiaggiWe talk all about the porn industry, open relationships, running for local office and teaching flamenco to small kids, among other things. Also discussed is how all of this is affected by coronavirus. Antonio was so open and lovely and very patient because our feed froze twice, what a champ!
Learn more about Antonio through social media:
Twitter: @MelecioBiaggi
Instagram: melecio2020
FB: https://www.facebook.com/antonio.biaggidavila (https://www.facebook.com/antonio.biaggidavila)
Temporarily closed, this is a great place to see authentic, arresting flamenco performances in Savilla, Spain:
Casa de la Memorial @flamencomemoria2020-07-1900 min
Way Off the RecordOlympia (Dukakis) the documentaryTo learn more about the film and to view the trailer:
https://www.olympiathefilm.com/trailer (https://www.olympiathefilm.com/trailer)
Facebook live-stream. 9 July, 2020
www.facebook.com/olympiathefilm (www.facebook.com/olympiathefilm)
Check your city for the virtual cinema/theatrical release on 10 July, 2020
https://www.olympiathefilm.com (https://www.olympiathefilm.com)
Learn more on social media:
IG, Twitter and Facebook (without the @)
@olympiathefilm
REVIEWS
“Olympia delivers an uncommonly personal, cinema verite-style portrait of its fascinating, iconoclastic subject”
The Hollywood Reporter
“Olympia Dukakis Finally Gets the Biographical Documentary She Deserves”
Jezebel
“…stellar performances boosted by a passion for her craft that very few, ma...2020-07-0300 minWay Off the RecordConstance CooksConstance has a BA, MA, and PhD and an offer to teach Feminist Art at the University of Saskatchewan at Regina. But she has a cooking problem. Rather than move to the Great White North to find stability (and universal healthcare), she slings cocktails and dreams of hosting a cooking show from her tiny New York City studio apartment featuring the local artist/writers/actors she enlists as guests/sous chefs. Will Constance’s culinary quest lead to a recipe for a happy life, or will she fall flat on her face like a failed soufflé?
Learn more about Constance and...2020-06-1500 minWay Off the RecordShana TuckerShana and I talk about our decades-long friendship and artistic collaborations, photo shoots, PR and album cover design for SHiNE 1.0 (and 2.0), etc.
A big part of that relationship, early on, included hue, the trio she formed with Maritri/piano & guitar + Lisa/viola, and how that helped to define the development of her genre-defining "chamber soul".
We also discuss her 5-year gig with Cirque du Soleil's KÀ in Las Vegas, post-KÀ, and what it's like to be an independent musician now.
Classically trained. Soulful singer-songwriter. Teaching artist. Force of nature. The list goes on...
To learn more, visit:
http://www.sh...2020-04-1100 minWay Off the RecordMariaMaria and I have been friends forever. She is an amazing human, and she shares with us some calming coping strategies for this difficult time.
Links for Babbling Brook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64eIdY9GQN4&list=RD64eIdY9GQN4&index=2
Sara Auster, Sound Bath specialist
https://saraauster.com/ (https://saraauster.com/)
https://instagram.com/saraauster?igshid=1hh5bro4tgps0 (https://instagram.com/saraauster?igshid=1hh5bro4tgps0)
Weekly IGTV shows: Tues and Thurs at Noon, Saturdays at 5pm
WOTRpod can be found on all platforms where you listen, including:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2020-03-3000 minWay Off the RecordCarolynI speak with my dear friend, Carolyn, about everything that's going on. We talk about strategies to get through this difficult time as we look to what's next.
This is the first of a long-running series of episodes that we hope will give our listeners some comfort and ways to cope.
Know that you are not alone.
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."
--Martin Luther King
WOTRpod can be found on all platforms where you listen, including:
...2020-03-2500 minWay Off the RecordMaritri 2.0NOTE: This is a bridge episode before we launch our “Corona Check In” series. In this episode, we speak again with Maritri, our dear friend and consummate musician. We talk all about how life has changed for her and our friends and family. Maritri, like so many other “gig economy” musicians, is dealing with not only the pandemic, but a completely new economic reality.
We also get a listen to some of her sublime music. We hope you’ll tune in!
“...as the sun began her rise and the moon began its languish…”
WOTRpod can be found on all platforms where you listen...2020-03-2400 minWay Off the RecordRachel Green ( the real one )We talk with actor, comic, stand-up, violinist Rachel Green about being a sex/body-positive woman in 2020 NYC. Slut energy/the ethical slut, body positivity, misogyny et al. are discussed, and how that impacts Rachel's life and career.
The theme of this episode, and indeed this podcast is:
"Love who you are, no matter the vessel, it's all gorgeous"
Learn more: https://www.rachelgreen.nyc/ (https://www.rachelgreen.nyc/)2020-03-1500 minWay Off the RecordBrianAlexBrianAlex Mindlin is a singer-songwriter turned global brand strategist, turned singer-songwriter. (He also happens to be a former boss of mine!) A Bennington College-educated pianist and guitarist, his songs highlight an attention to metaphor, emotion, and instrumental technique. Brian makes his podcast debut on this episode and shows why now is the best time to return to your passions.
Brian plays some of his beautiful music, LIVE in studio (and by "studio" I mean our living room).
Learn more about Brian here:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIruWoL2RUNs4cR1MtUEohw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIruWoL2RUNs4...2020-03-0800 minWay Off the RecordMiss.Dirty.MartiniDirty is a legend in the NY nightlife scene and internationally renowned in the neo-burlesque movement.
We talk about body positivity, The Lure, Girlina, Lypsinka, and Amanda Lepore's pasty advice.
Dirty also talks about touring with Dita Von Teese, her film appearances in the documentary "Obscene Beauty" and the drama "Tournee," winner at the Cannes Film Festival.
It's a bawdy and fun chat. Enjoy!2020-03-0200 minWay Off the RecordDr. MaryDr. Mary Mansfield is a cool, funny and fascinating guest. She went from the Navy, to hospital administration, and then went to veterinary school. We talk all about this, our mutual love of I Dream of Jeannie and more. Enjoy!2020-02-2400 minWay Off the RecordCarlosWe talk to @carl0snath (https://www.instagram.com/carl0snath/) about his street comedy, buttholes and circumcision. Check out his YouTube channel, Carlos Nath Meets Reality, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBS87ZbHzQnWfzK3dKk0FPA
#independentmedia (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/independentmedia/)2020-02-1700 minWay Off the RecordJohn Di DomenicoI first learned of John from the podcast "Trumpcast" for which he reads actual tweets from our president at the beginning of the show. Within the first weeks, I tweeting the show, and John, and we were linked.
John is an actor, writer, stand-up and all around great guy. Check out our conversation.
http://johnnyd.net/ (http://johnnyd.net/)
and the "build the wall" commercial:
https://youtu.be/7jTCTALWkKo
@realTrumpcast
(hoping for a shout-out from Virginia Heffernan @paige88)2020-02-0900 minWay Off the RecordJason NickelJason walks us through the process by which intellect, myth, martial arts, comic books and carpentry, informs his work.
It's rare that an artist has the willingness (or facility) to talk deeply about their work, its process and influences, to give us an idea of what's involved in the creation of great art.
"Good artists borrow, great artists steal"
-- Pablo Picasso
Learn more about Jason's work:
www.crescentiachronicles.com
www.jasonnickel.net2020-02-0300 minWay Off the RecordCarolMy neighbor Carol and I talk about many things:
Being a native New Yorker (her, not me)
Her career shift from Advertising to Health Field
Her mother (the actress Beverly Lord)
caring for elderly parents.
And I also weigh in on my own experience
*This episode contains frank discussions about elder healthcare and valuable tips about dealing with the care of one's parents.2020-01-2600 minWay Off the RecordForrestWe're thrilled to introduce our first live-music episode! Our guest is Forrest Harrison Gerke, an amazing singer/songwriter and visual artist. Check out his work at: http://www.forrestgerke.com/ (http://www.forrestgerke.com/)
In this episode, we're treated to Forrest's unique interpretations of classic American songs, jazz standards as well as his take on more contemporary songs.
We think you'll agree with us that we all need more of this type of programming.
And check out Kay Gerke's amazing pottery: www.BentMountainPottery.com2020-01-2000 minWay Off the RecordDraw the Circle WideTom Gualtieri and I discuss his and David Sisco's project, Draw the Circle Wide
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOr-EcdIB6arpne9Tt78Rjg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOr-EcdIB6arpne9Tt78Rjg)
We talk about how, through DTCW, they hope to raise awareness about casting, how stories should evolve through songwriting, and how theatre needs to break open traditional ideas of race, sexual politics, gender issues, etc.
check out one of their collaborators:
Ali Stroker (Spring Awakening, Oklahoma)
https://youtu.be/uegUEZRAuGA
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as did in making it!2020-01-1400 minWay Off the RecordNew Year EpisodeThis is a special holiday episode!
Kristian and I talk about how this podcast has impacted our lives as a couple, our favorite holiday film and song, etc..\
We discuss:
My white trash proclivities, inc. Velveeta and Campbell's Bean and Bacon soup
Mariah Carey
Barbra Streisand
Our Dominican vs. Italian/French family heritage
ENJOY!
special thanks for legal advice, from Arlen Appelbaum, for legal advice: https://www.facebook.com/arlen.appelbaum (https://www.facebook.com/arlen.appelbaum)2020-01-0500 minWay Off the RecordLB AdamsLB and I share our origin stories growing up in upstate NY. We talk about race relations in Charlotte, Chelsea Handler, and our various careers, including Calvin Klein (hers), Cosby Show (mine) scuba diving training in Mexico (definitely hers), and her company Practical Dramatics and what "soft skills" are.
You can learn more about her company, Practical Dramatics, here: https://www.practicaldramatics.com/ (https://www.practicaldramatics.com/)
Watch her inspiring TedTalk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iZHqG4rB34 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iZHqG4rB34)
It's an inspiring chat, I hope you'll listen.2019-12-2200 minWay Off the RecordNancy MichaelTravel for many people means many things: New places, new adventures, food, etc.
In this episode, Nancy and I talk all about the cultural aspects of travel: What it's like to travel to distant lands, transact in a different language and currency, and especially how we adapt to vastly (or not) different cultures; and the challenge and joy of that.
Maya Angelou and Anthony Bourdain are also mentioned.2019-12-1600 minWay Off the RecordJordan CoburnJordan and I talk all about Mueller She Wrote, Margret Cho and her art collection, Jordan's new pod, Andrea Chalupa and the "very busy" Matt Miller and Bell House in BKNY, the comedy world vs. the podcast world, and Jordan coming out!
ENJOY!2019-12-0800 minWay Off the RecordEric ShepherdEric and I talk about his new, gorgeous album, White Ribbon Highway. Interspersed amongst the discussion are samples of each of the nine tracks. ENJOY!
You can purchase the album here: http://whiteribbonhighway.bandcamp.com/album/22019-12-0100 minWay Off the RecordJoe CataniaJoe and I talk about our time on the Cosby Show, my Phylicia Rashad moment, homophobia in the entertainment industry and what we've been up to in the past 30 years.2019-11-2100 min
Way Off the RecordMaritriMaritri and I talk all about the process of making art: Stevie Wonder praising your set, living the life of an artist, Phoebe Snow, honoring those great talents we miss, like Leonard Cohen and Jeff Buckley, etc. And a little Judith Light to keep things interesting.
ENJOY!2019-11-1600 minWay Off the RecordShut Up and ListenI talk to Lisa, the mother of a trans son and non-binary child, who are twins.
We discuss what it's like to navigate a world in which, still, so many people prefer these folks to go away. We talk about the current administration and how that only adds to the problems trans kids have.
Also discussed is our own, initial biases and how we had to grapple with our own shit. Only then were we able to truly understand the issues of trans and non-binary folks.
I hope you'll listen and share, because this is info that I think is...2019-11-1600 minWay Off the RecordMartha KellyMartha and I talk about:
LA vs. Austin
Fur babies
Comedy and being a comic
Baskets, including Zach G, Louie A and that green arm cast that's never mentioned.
Pregnant texting on stairs
Dolly Paron2019-11-111h 04