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The Play Typer Guy#71 Defying Gravity With Lynne Streeter ChildressJoining me on the podcast is my friend Lynne Streeter Childress — playwright, actor, teaching artist, singer, director, and (whew!) the founder and artistic director of Building Better People Productions, an organization based in Annapolis, Maryland, that produces theatre-based shows, workshops, and classes based in themes of empathy, kindness, and respect—Traits that don’t seem particularly prominent in our current era.Lynne has 31 years experience in professional theater, and she’s spent most of her career serving young audiences. This includes performing at the Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, and Adventure Theatre and teaching for such institut...
2025-12-2432 min
Motoring WeeklyEp 186 AMHF Peter Robinson Journalist AuthorEpisode 186 Peter Robinson, Journalist & AuthorThis year I have been highlighting the work of the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation and the volunteers who attend each Wednesday at their headquarters at Sydney Motor Sports Park.This interview is with Peter Robinson, a founder and early director of the Foundation who now is an Ambassador for the organisation. Peter describes his very long career, the Foundation and the John Mellor Collection.Host: Stephen WellsInstagram: motoring_weeklyThreads: motoring_weeklyWeb: https://www.motoringweekly.com.au
2025-12-1630 minThe Play Typer Guy#70 Theatre Artist Jane Jones And The Power Of WordsMy friend Jane Jones is founder of Seattle’s Book-It Repertory Theatre, and along with co-founding Artistic Director Myra Platt, she built a company that brought world premiere adaptations of great literature to the stage for 30 years.The pandemic silenced Book-It for a while, just like many other theatre organizations, but Book-It is back in a new form that I was happy to discuss with Jane. You can watch or listen to the podcast interview here or at my YouTube channel. While you’re over there, please subscribe!(Jane was also in the first episode of T...
2025-12-1146 minThe Play Typer Guy#69 Talking 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' Turkey Day With Erik BarnesThere’s so much I love about Thanksgiving — the food, the official kick-off of Mariah Carey Music Season, and of course, the Mystery Science Theater 3000 Turkey Day marathons, which I’ve enjoyed since 1993. This magical combination of gluttony and cheesy movies are an annual treat.Joining me on the podcast for a special tribute to MST3K is Erik Barnes, a writer, comedian, and aspiring swashbuckler. Erik is currently a script writer for the comedy news video essay show Some More News, which you should check out on YouTube.The first Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode aired...
2025-11-2738 minThe Play Typer Guy#68 Discussing Ezra Klein, Charlie Kirk, And What It Means When Certain People Promote 'Unity' with Noah BerlatskyWriter Noah Berlatsky from Public Notice and Everything Is Horrible joins me as we defy the authoritarian state and frankly discuss Charlie Kirk and his posthumous deification.You will hear:How the discussion around Charlie Kirk’s murder is overriding other shootings and why his supposed “good faith attempts” to cross the aisle is not what was happening at allKirk was often spoken of as someone who helped the left by debating (poorly) and allowing for (better) discussions to arise, all while ignoring the fact that he helped organized an insurrection, including transporting a rioter who violen...
2025-11-1247 minThe Play Typer Guy#67 Halloween Special: Gothic Horror, Werewolves, And Spooky Showers with Author Laramie DeanAuthor and playwright Laramie Dean (Black Forest) joins me for The Play Typer Guy‘s Third Annual Halloween Special! Last year, we celebrated witchy women in media, including the weird sisters from Agatha All Along. This year, we’re discussing Laramie’s new novel, Haunt Me, Then, which he describes as “big gay Wuthering Heights.” It’s out now, and makes a swell holiday gift.You will hear:Pillars of the Gothic genreThe trouble with werewolvesFear, vulnerability, and losing your head in the showerAnd more!Guest Info: Laramie Dean was born a...
2025-10-3052 minThe Play Typer Guy#66 Friday Book Club With Author NC BartonJoining me today is my friend NC Barton, author of The Now In Forever, a romance set along the picturesque Oregon Coast. We discuss her process, inspirations, and how a working mom finds time to write.You will hear:Nicole’s writing process and inspirationsSome of Nicole’s favorite books and moviesWho she would cast in a movie of her bookHer next book, The Art of the Meet Cute released October 10, 2025 - Make sure you grab your copy!And more!Guest Info: In 2004 NC Barton received a BFA in mixed...
2025-10-1834 minThe Play Typer Guy#65 Navigating Covid’s Vastly Different Realities with Jessica EllisThis week’s episode is the unofficial “sequel” to my interview with Thomas Beckett Kane, author of The Reckoning. Filmmaker Jessica Ellis has lived with long Covid for several years now and offers a very different perspective from Kane on the government’s management of the pandemic.We discuss some key choices the Biden administration made back in 2021 regarding the covid vaccine, as well as the nation’s seeming desire to forget Covid ever happened and how that impacts public health. Ellis has some interesting observations about the know-nothing conspiracy theories that helped put chief know-nothing Robert F. Kennedy...
2025-10-0137 min
Awareness ExplorersStephen Zerfas, Guest ExplorerIn this episode we talk to Stephen Zerfas, co-founder of Jhourney, which offers retreats facilitating rapid access to jhana meditation states, described as positive feedback loops between attention and emotion, offering profound states of gratitude, peace and non-duality. • Includes a guided meditation focusing on relaxing the body while turning our attention to positive concepts such as gratitude and wishing for the well-being of all others. To learn more about Stephen Zerfas, please visit: https://www.jhourney.io/ and on X: @jhanatech https://x.com/jhanatech?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwg...
2025-09-2657 minThe Play Typer Guy#64 The Reckoning, COVID, and Other Absurdities with Thomas Beckett KaneThis week I am joined by Thomas Beckett Kane, author of the book The Reckoning: A Definitive History of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Absurdities, releasing October 2, 2025. It’s been five years since the start of the covid pandemic, and Americans still don’t truly have a shared reality about the disease and the government’s response. Much of this is due to deliberate right-wing misinformation and absurd conspiracy theories. However, ultimately, the pandemic exposed and heightened ideological differences related to collective sacrifice versus personal freedom.Thomas has a more libertarian-influenced perspective that doesn’t exactly align with min...
2025-09-1725 min
The Daily WhateverThe Daily Whatever Show, Sept 13: Politics & Theater Talk with Stephen RobinsonIt was such a joy to welcome playwright and political writer Stephen Robinson to The Daily Whatever Show!We covered a lot of ground! We discussed Charlie Kirk’s murder, of course. But we also dug into Wicked and how “Popular” is a villain’s song, one that demonstrates the power of evil to infiltrate the good in heroes. We got into the Simpsons and their amazing Halloween episodes. We discussed Stephen’s work writing for the AV Club, including that time he got to preview and as-yet unknown show called Severance.What a blast! We hope yo...
2025-09-141h 06The Play Typer Guy#63 Why Voters Judge Political Parties Like Airlines with Cliston BrownDemocrats are consistently winning low-turnout special elections (just as they did prior to the devastating 2024 election), but they are also falling behind Republicans in new voter registration. I recently spoke with friend of the podcast Cliston Brown about his take on the situation and what he thinks about the party’s long-term prospects.You will hear:Why the “Never Trump” movement didn’t have as much impact on Democratic voter registration as expected and other reasons for lower voter registrations in every stateChanges within the party’s policies and agendas that were complete turnarounds to things h...
2025-09-0847 minThe Play Typer Guy#62 The Democratic Party and the Class Anxiety that is Dooming Us All with Emily TaylorMy friend Emily Taylor from the Hot Feminism: Letters from South Carolina newsletter (go subscribe) returns to the podcast for a rousing discussion about the fallout from the 2024 election and how we move forward in even Republican-dominated areas like my home state.You’ll hear:Catching up since Emily’s last visit to the podcastCan we ever have a woman candidate for president?Why the Harris campaign seemed to be doomed from the startWhy people vote against their own class interestsWeaponized hypocrisy by RepublicansAnd more!Guest Info: Emily Taylor is a...
2025-08-1038 minThe Play Typer Guy#61 The Summer of Superman with Lee HeidelMy friend Lee Heidel from Neighborhood Comics in Savannah, Georgia, joins me to discuss geek kid summer with Superman and Fantastic Four movies both releasing this month.Lee had me on his own podcast a few months ago to chat Superman, which you can check out below.You will hear:How the current run of superhero movies are moving beyond the origin storyJames Gunn using unusual source material for SupermanThe world of comics is getting it’s time in the spotlight and introducing a lot of new people to the genreSpeculation on th...
2025-07-2544 minThe Play Typer Guy#60 Reimagining Yoko Ono with Author Lisa TolinJoining me today is my friend Lisa Tolin, author of fiction and nonfiction for children. Her latest work is the picture book, Can You Imagine? The Art and Life of Yoko Ono.Lisa and I go way back. We met in New York when I worked at SPY and she worked at another magazine in the same office. She was a student at Barnard College at the time, and I lived not far away in Morningside Heights so we often hung out at Tom’s Diner and the Hungarian Pastry Shop. I’ve been quite impressed with her...
2025-07-1334 minThe Play Typer Guy#59 Here And Their (But Not Yet Everywhere) With Theatre Maker Jasmine JoshuaI’m happy to welcome back to the podcast theater maker Jasmine Joshua, one of the brilliant minds responsible for the new world premiere musical Here and Their, which runs at 12th Avenue Arts in Seattle from June 13th to June 28th.I had the pleasure of working with Jasmine on the Curiouser and Curiouser production at Cafe Nordo, and they were a wonderful steward during those early days back on stage after Covid hit.You will hear:How the story came to be and how the character of Sam is similar to Jasmine’s ow...
2025-06-2549 minThe Play Typer Guy#58 Our Second Annual Pre-Tony Award Special With Raven SnookJoining me to discuss this year's Tony Award is my friend Raven Snook, editor in chief and digital services manager at TDF and a theater critic for Time Out New York. She is also a Drama Desk nominator, which she describes as “sort of the Golden Globes to the Oscars.”*Note: This episode was recorded before the Tony Award show aired in June 2025You will hear:Thoughts on nominations for this year’s awardsAddressing biases within the theatre world when it comes to gendered awardsIs it “Drag” or just playing a woman?Best plays to catchAn...
2025-06-1553 minThe Play Typer Guy#57 Mirella Stoyanova On Reclaiming Her Name And StoryJoining me today is Mirella Stoyanova, a Seattle-based writer, therapist and international adoptee from Bulgaria of Bulgarian and Iraqi origin. She discusses her experience growing up in a less-than-diverse environment and how she’s worked to reclaim her identity.You’ll hear:How much changed when Mirella came to AmericaCultural complexities and identityThe pressure to conform to as many conventions as possiblePromoting cultural awareness for adopteesAnd more!Guest Info: Mirella Stoyanova is a writer, speaker, and therapist. Much of her early adulthood was spent healing from traum...
2025-05-3134 minThe Play Typer Guy#56 Why Republicans and Democrats Respond to Political Loss so Differently with Noah BerlatskyIn this week’s episode, after watching Governor Gretchen Whitmer step on a political rake by being photographed shaking hands with Trump, I am speaking again with my colleague Noah Berlatsky regarding an article he wrote last month on the different responses Republicans and Democrats have in treating with their political opponents after a loss. When Republicans lose, they tend to say “we were cheated!” rather than “we did something wrong,” and double down, whereas Democrats tend to abandon their base and try to appeal more to the middle.You will hear:The election landscape is tilted tow...
2025-05-1455 minThe Play Typer Guy#55 Democrats Need Primaries, Maybe Even Gladiatorial Combat with Cliston BrownDemocratic National Committee vice chair David Hogg announced his support last week for primary challenges against incumbents in safe seats who he felt aren’t rising to the occasion during Donald Trump’s second nightmare term. This is an obviously controversial position for a DNC official, and it resulted in predictable backlash. Charles Pierce at Esquire wrote, “The one thing that this time in history doesn’t need is a well-financed primary campaign against safe incumbents.” In this episode, I am joined by political analyst and previous podcast guest Cliston Brown to give his thoughts on the matter.You will...
2025-04-3033 minThe Play Typer Guy#54 Keeping New York City Safe from Andrew Cuomo with Lindsey BoylanJoining me today is Lindsey Boylan, who in 2021 was the first of several women to accuse former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment. Cuomo would eventually resign, under collective pressure from Democrats at the state and national levels. Now, Cuomo is running for mayor of New York, where he’s leading in most polls. This might seem a shocking turn of events in a reality where Donald Trump — a convicted felon and adjudicated rapist — hadn’t just returned to the White House, but Lindsey isn’t sitting silently while Cuomo stages a comeback. She’s doing everything she can to s...
2025-04-2344 minThe Play Typer Guy#53 Superman’s Enduring Liberalism with Michael MoraThe free world is under assault by unhinged, power-mad billionaires, and we could use a powerful beacon of justice who’s also a crusading journalist. My friend Michael Mora joins me to continue my ongoing discussion about Superman, the progressive champion who happens to come from another planet.You will hear:Is Superman the ultimate story of immigration fraud?How much of Superman’s origin story (literal alien from a dying world vs. being raised to be a good person by good people) makes a difference to who he becomes as a hero?Luthor the “benevolent billio...
2025-04-1638 min
Neighborhood Comics ConvoRe-Discovering Superman in 2025 with Stephen RobinsonOur Guest: Stephen RobinsonStephen Robinson is a journalist, playwright and columnist with his own Substack: The Play Typer Guy. Follow him there and subscribe to his podcast. SummaryIn this conversation, Lee and Stephen explore the legacy of Superman, drawing parallels between historical events and contemporary societal issues. They discuss Superman's origins, his role as a symbol of hope and justice, and the complexities of his character in relation to modern culture. The dialogue delves into themes of identity, immigration, and the evolution of superhero narratives, emphasizing the importance of understanding these...
2025-04-031h 11The Play Typer Guy#52 Revisiting When Cheers Went Corporate with Ryan DalyIt’s 1987, and a heartbroken Sam Malone (Ted Danson) has sold his beloved bar Cheers to the massive Lillian corporation — originally called Drox Chemical, Die, and Munitions with the unlikely motto “We care about people.”Sam’s new boss is businesswoman Rebecca Howe (Kirstie Alley), and for the next three years, this faceless corporation where nobody knows anyone’s name would provide a new source of humor that was both topical but also eerily prescient. Sam even faces off against Donald Trump-inspired foil Robin Colcord (Roger Rees) who he defeats and helps send to prison. (We can only dare to...
2025-03-0645 minThe Play Typer Guy#51 Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Legacy with Joy DavenportIn this episode, I had the honor of speaking with filmmaker Joy Davenport, whose documentary Fannie Lou Hamer’s America is a must watch. Joy and I had a great conversation about Hamer’s life and activism, as well as the personal inspiration she’s provided. You can find the documentary on YouTube.You will hear:Why Joy felt compelled to tell Ms. Hamer’s storyWhy more people don’t know about Fannie Lou’s part in the Civil Rights movementThe very real dangers of being a politically active person during this timeWhy it is important to stand up...
2025-02-1935 minThe Play Typer Guy#50 Democrats, January 6, and a ‘Don’t Surrender To Fascists’ Policy with Kaitlin ByrdKaitlin Byrd (Dame Magazine) joins me to discuss what the hell just happened on January 6, 2025.In this episode, we will discuss:The easy concession by Democrats during the vote confirmation on January 6thProblems within the Democratic party and the need for younger people who understand the current political landscapeHow was Trump even allowed to take office after violating Section 3 of the 14th AmendmentHow politicians in the past did a better job of keeping their agendas in front of the people (even if in a creepy way)And more! Guest Info: Ka...
2025-02-0556 minThe Play Typer Guy#49 Comics Writer Matthew Manning on Dick Tracy, Batman, Superman, and More!Our guest this week is writer and author Matthew K. Manning. Matthew has written hundreds of comics and prose books for a range of publishers, including DC, Marvel, IDW, Scholastic, Disney, and many more. Some standouts are the Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures, the hardcover The Batman Files, the 12-issue comic series Marvel Action: Avengers, and a recent stint on the Dick Tracy comic strip.Links:https://www.matthewkmanning.com/Connect with Stephen:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SER1897YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ThePlayTyperGuy
2025-01-2233 minThe Play Typer Guy#48 Taking a Trip Through The Kennedys’ New York with Author Tim EnglishIn this episode, I interviewed author Tim English about his book, The Kennedys' New York: American Royalty in the Greatest City in the World, which I recommend even if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has permanently soured you on the Kennedy family or if you prefer New Orleans and Barcelona to New York.You will hear:Why Tim chose to write about the Kennedys specifically and how he chose to make it different from other books on the familyHow the Kennedy family carried on in the wake of the assassinations of JFK and Bobby to keep their...
2025-01-0823 minThe Play Typer Guy#47 ‘You’re About to Enter Another Dimension’: Celebrating Rod Serling with Writer Joe Dougherty (BONUS Episode)Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling was born on Christmas Day, 1924. I had the great honor of speaking with Emmy-winning writer, Joseph Dougherty (Thirtysomething, Pretty Little Liars), about his new book, Rod Serling at 100: One Writer's Acknowledgement, a wonderful tribute to Serling that examines his work and significant contributions to television.You will hear:Rod Serling’s contributions to writing, especially for television and how it influenced more current day writersHow Serling’s use of language and choices to change the ending to better serve the story move beyond the “twist”Using 25-minute “light” story episodes to pack a punch...
2025-01-0149 minThe Play Typer Guy#46 How Did Democrats Get In This Mess and How Do We Get Out with Cliston BrownIn this episode, I am joined by previous guest and political analyst Cliston Brown for a post-election debrief to talk about what went wrong and what we need to do to get out of this situation going forward.You will hear:Democrats have a problem connecting with everyday “normal” people and how that impacts the votersA realignment is happening along class lines rather than racial or ethnic linesNot listening to or dismissing the concerns of the people as unimportant will never get us where we need to goWhy the Democratic party is being hurt more by the...
2024-12-2537 min
DO GOOD X PodcastEp. 36 From Corporate Career to Entrepreneurship: Elaine Robinson Beattie's Leadership JourneyElaine Robinson Beattie, CEO of the Women of Vision Leadership Institute, is an executive coach, strategist, and transformational leadership speaker, and today, she shares her journey from corporate career to entrepreneurship. She delves into the qualities of strong leaders and entrepreneurs, offering valuable insights into team-building and leadership. We also discuss the importance of time management for entrepreneurs, the difference between coaching and mentorship, and how maintaining accountability and balance is key to success. Plus, Kimberly and Stephen reflect on their first year of hosting podcasts. This episode contains insights for anyone looking to grow in their career or...
2024-12-1735 minThe Play Typer Guy#45 Trump’s Latino Vote: Fluke or The Future with Michael MoraWriter Michael Mora joins me to discuss Donald Trump's historic performance among Latino voters in the 2024 election, which should not have come as a surprise to Democrats and pundits.You will hear:How the party bases are treated by Republicans versus Democrats when it comes to speaking out against the radicals amongst themWhy Democrats need to divorce themselves from the term “Latino” and how assuming all people with this ethnic origin are the same has backfired when it comes to getting the voteStrategy for changing the outreach towards Latino voters based on their own concerns, rather than...
2024-12-1148 minThe Play Typer Guy#44 Mrs. Peel, You're Still Needed: Discussing 'The Avengers' With Author Michael Scott PhillipsThe Avengers (no, not those Avengers) remains my favorite TV show, so I'm thrilled to speak with author Michael Scott Phillips to discuss his book, Quite Quite Fantastic! The Avengers for Modern Viewers (The Grande Marque Edition). Pop open the champagne, watch out for diabolical masterminds, and enjoy.You’ll hear:Michael’s interest in British cult (classic) televisionHow the filming of shows like The Avengers hold up against other shows of its era and how they still hold up to similar shows filmed todayHow the different characters play off each other, giving each pair...
2024-11-2841 minThe Play Typer Guy#43 Taking a Much-Needed Wine Break with Mallory SmithThis week we are taking a break from natural disasters and political mayhem to have a pleasant conversation with Oregon’s Mallory Smith from Alt Wine Fest.You will hear:How Mallory got into wine thanks to the owner of a wine and beer barHow she teaches wine classes based on the history and geography of wine using writing and storytellingThe creation of the Alt Wine Fest with her partner, MartinThe history of grapes/wine in Oregon pre- and post-prohibition and how to look at more than Pinot Noir for a great Oregon wineAnd more!
2024-11-1328 minThe Play Typer Guy#42 Tess Rafferty Knows Whodunit! (BONUS Episode)On this week’s bonus episode, Stephen is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Tess Rafferty. They discuss her wonderful Kat Kelly mystery series and how mysteries can provide a much-needed escape and catharsis during America’s slow creep toward fascism. You will hear:The inherent interest and sexiness brought out in mystery storiesHow the election in 2016 impacted Tess’ writingHow much of what we see in entertainment today is an impact of the Trump era of the past decadeAnd more!Guest Info: Tess Rafferty: Writer for TV. Author o...
2024-11-0637 minThe Play Typer Guy#41 AGATHA ALL ALONG Breakdown with Horror Writer Laramie Dean (Halloween Special)Author and playwright Laramie Dean (Black Forest) joins me for The Play Typer Guy's second annual Halloween special! This time, we're celebrating the witchy women of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! (Spoiler Alerts for Agatha All Along included)You will hear:Witches in fiction, from the Weird Sisters in MacBeth to Maleficent and the Evil Queen in Snow White, among othersAgatha All Along and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the aftermath of WandaVision and The Scarlet Witch’s take over of an entire town with her ability to reshape reality and mind controlQueer representation in the show wi...
2024-10-3057 minThe Play Typer Guy#40 Senator Shevrin Jones Thinks Florida is in PlayIn this week’s episode, Florida state senator Shevrin Jones discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, climate change, and the Democrats’ chances in this year’s elections.You will hear:Policy conversations that need to be happening, even in states like Florida where the current government officials want to wipe anything to do with climate change off the map, especially with an annual hurricane season that seems to be getting worse every yearWhy Republicans are more focused on excluding marginalized communities in lawmaking than on solving problems that affect all AmericansHow gerrymandering impacts the voices of the pe...
2024-10-1632 minThe Play Typer Guy#39 Why It’s So Easy to Lie About Rashida Tlaib with Noah BerlatskyThis week, Noah Berlatsky from the Everything Is Horrible newsletter joins me to discuss CNN's misinformation campaign against Rep. Rashida Tlaib.You will hear:How CNN moved the news cycle focus away from Republican Mark Robinson’s declaration of being a “Black Nazi” to smear Representative Tlaib as anti-semetic after expressing concern for anti-Palestenian bias shown by Michigan’s Attorney General, Dana Nessel, after charges were filed against students at the University of Michigan protesting ongoing war crimes against Palestinian people in GazaHow openly lying about antisemitism where none exists is dangerous to all, particularly to progress...
2024-10-0236 minThe Play Typer Guy#38 How Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman Continues Making HistoryDemocrat Ruwa Romman made history in 2022 as the first known Muslim woman elected to the Georgia House of Representatives. The granddaughter of Palestinian refugees, she’s also the first Palestinian-American elected to any office in the state. I had the opportunity to speak with Rep. Romman about the upcoming election and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. You will hear:Ruwa’s unusual story of how she got into officeHow she came to be in Georgia with grandparents who were forced out of their homes in PalestineThe difference between attempting to interact with the Biden White...
2024-08-2840 minThe Play Typer Guy#37 Why Democrats Stopped Ridin’ with Biden with Cliston Brown(Recorded before President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign on July 21)Democrats in tough races this year are asking the incumbent president and presumptive nominee Joe Biden to step aside. This is unprecedented, so political analyst Cliston Brown joins me to unpack why the Biden re-election campaign has become the Hindenburg after the explosion. Can the president turn this around and why is he struggling against a convicted felon and adjudicated rapist? Does it really just come down to Biden's age and the price of eggs?You’ll hear:The correlation between presidential candidate vo...
2024-08-1452 min
Next Steps To LeadershipEmpowering Women in Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Sheila RobinsonNext Steps To Leadership Podcast, Episode 9
In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership Podcast, Dr. Stephen Oliver speaks with Dr. Sheila Robinson, founder and CEO of Diversity Woman Media. Diversity Woman Media’s mission is to help smart, savvy women of all races, cultures, and backgrounds achieve their career and business goals.
Dr. Robinson is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and speaker dedicated to empowering and advancing women in the workplace. She shares her journey, insights on diversity in leadership, and practical advice for aspiring leaders.
Tune in...
2024-08-0237 minThe Play Typer Guy#36 School’s In Session With Sailor St Claire, The Showgirl Scholar!The showgirl scholar herself, Sailor St. Claire — also known as Stevi Costa, joins me to discuss her work at the Noveltease Theatre in Seattle and the state of theatre during what the government at least considers the post-covid period.You’ll hear:How Noveltease Theatre uses burlesque to drive storytelling forward, harkening back to how burlesque started in the U.S. back in the 1880sHow the theatre chooses what works to interpret and how to make it more gay, looking into how to create a queer reading or understanding of the storyStevi’s background in academics and li...
2024-07-3139 minThe Play Typer Guy#35 Will We Lose the Republic Because Democrats Couldn’t Bother Watching Fox News with Gabe GarbowitIn the previous episode, I chatted with Gabe Garbowit, former Senate staffer for Democrat Tina Smith, regarding the radicalized Supreme Court and how the party’s leadership has responded in ways not easily understood by the public. In this episode, Gabe and I continue our discussion, so make sure you check out episode 34 for the first part.You’ll hear:Why we hear that crime is up/down or that there is an invasion at the border, but also why our economy is the best it has ever beenHow opinions are often filtered through “polls” and pundits...
2024-07-1744 minThe Play Typer Guy#34 Why Dick Durbin Won’t Confront a Radical Supreme Court With Gabe GarbowitGabe Garbowit, former Senate staffer for Tina Smith, joins me to help explain why Senate Democrats, especially in leadership, have responded to a radicalized Supreme Court and GOP in ways that don’t make a lot of sense to us common folk. This is part one of a two-part episode. You're welcome.In this part, you will hear:How things have come to become so radicalized within the U.S. Supreme CourtHow Dick Durbin has not been checking the Court with the tools at his committee’s disposalWhy is the leadership for the Democratic party so l...
2024-07-0341 minThe Play Typer Guy#33 - Talking Tonys and Theatre with Raven SnookMy friend Raven Snook is a writer, editor, performer, mom and all-around diva (in the positive sense of the word) who’s currently the Editor of Creative Content for TDF and a contributing theater critic for Time Out New York. She joins me to discuss the Tony Awards and the post-pandemic state of theatre. You will hear:Raven’s analysis of this season’s Broadway shows and who could win different categoriesDisappointment over shows and performers who were not nominatedComparison between the storyline of Cabaret with our current MAGA climateThe uncertainty of how the pandemic would affect...
2024-06-191h 00The Play Typer Guy#32 Breaking Down DOCTOR WHO’s ‘Dot and Bubble’ with Modupe H. AyindeIn this episode, Sci-Fi/Fantasy author M.H. Ayinde and I discuss the racial politics at the core of Doctor Who’s “Dot and Bubble.” We also discuss Modupe’s debut novel, A Song of Legends Lost, launching in 2025, how it came to be, and more about the publishing journey itself. You will hear:Moving forward in the face of rejectionFinding space in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy genre as a POCLooking at colonialism and racial undertones in this particular episode of Doctor Who and how it isn’t something from the distant past, but something struggled with in modern d...
2024-06-1247 min
Medicare Sales PlaybookFrom Captive to Independent Agent: Stephen Robinson's Journey in Medicare Mastery Welcome back to the Medicare Sales Playbook! In this episode, host Dallas Keithley dives into an engaging conversation with Stephen Robinson, founder of Neuse Consulting, about his journey through the Medicare industry, from a captive agent to establishing his own independent consultancy. Stephen shares his extensive experience, beginning with his early days in the industry in 2005, his transition to Humana, and the eventual start of his consulting firm in 2019. Learn about the advantages of being an independent agent, the challenges of leaving a captive environment, and strategies for building and managing a successful Medicare consultancy....
2024-05-3020 min
Networking for IntrovertsEp#6 - Networking Tips for Introverted Entrepreneurs with Scott RobinsonJoin us as Scott Robinson, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City, shares invaluable insights on networking for introverted entrepreneurs.
Discover practical advice on how to build meaningful connections, leverage mentorship, and navigate networking events without feeling overwhelmed.
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2024-05-2318 minThe Play Typer Guy#31 Reclaiming The Constitution From 'Originalism' With Author Madiba DennieLawyer, professor, and all-around whiz Madiba Dennie joins us for a lively discussion about her debut book, "The Originalism Trap, How Extremists Stole The Constitution And How We The People Can Take It Back."Dennie's legal and political commentary has been featured in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and more. She's shared her views about race, gender, and the law on BBC and MSNBC. She's taught at Western Washington University and NYU School of Law. She earned her law degree from Columbia Law School and her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, where she concentrated in Politics and...
2024-05-0845 minThe Play Typer Guy#30 The Beautiful Life Of Julian Eltinge With Author Andrew ErdmanFriend of the podcast Dr. Andrew Erdman joins us to discuss Beautiful: The Story of Julian Eltinge, America's Greatest Female Impersonator. His book is a compelling read about a major figure on stage and screen who was sadly forgotten although his legacy endures today. I enjoyed chatting with Andy about Eltinge’s career and this fascinating period in pop culture history. “Beautiful” is out on May 17. You can order it here (https://www.magersandquinn.com/product/BEAUTIFUL/26331176) and of course on Amazon.In this episode, you will hear:How Andrew chose Julian Eltinge to write a...
2024-04-2450 minThe Play Typer Guy#29 “Preachy Females” Are The Future with Tina DuryeaArtist and activist Tina Duryea joins us today to discuss Democratic politics and how "preachy females" will continue to play a key role in the party whether fossils like James Carville like it or not. You Will Hear:Too many men (and women) want women to “stay in their place”The problem with James Carville and the rest of the fossilsFeminism and “wokeness”West Wing SyndromeThe problem of electability of women and POC and how their voices (votes) are dismissedVoting Democrat is the right thing to do when you want the best outcome for allAnd so...
2024-04-1058 minThe Play Typer Guy#28 Why We Shouldn’t Abandon South Carolina To White Christian Nationalists with Emily TaylorIn this episode, I am joined by Emily Taylor, professor at Presbyterian College and the author of Hot Feminism: Letters from South Carolina. We had a great conversation about reproductive freedom, local politics, and a state we both love. You’ll hear: The beginnings of Hot FeminismHow Trump’s presidency brought out the hidden racism in our country and realizing that it wasn’t allocated to just one area/regionConcerning things about Christian Nationalism being heavily endorsed and participated in by political candidatesLife in the South, especially after the fall of Roe Vs. WadeHow the abortion laws in...
2024-03-271h 05The Play Typer Guy#27 The Fight for Democracy Begins in Wisconsin with Jamie Lynn CroftsVoting advocate Jamie Lynn Crofts joins me to discuss some promising developments in Wisconsin — goodbye forever gerrymandered maps! We also explore the outsized role Wisconsin plays in the presidential election and why we’re cautiously optimistic that the purple state will reject Donald Trump again. It’s a good time, so pull up a comfy chair and enjoy!You will hear:How the new maps approved in Wisconsin will be more fair and representative of the voters in this very purple stateHow aside from Trump, the “Trumpy” candidates in other elections are not doing wellHow the...
2024-03-1359 minThe Play Typer Guy#25 From Ronald to Donald: How the Myth of Reagan Became the Cult of Trump with Ed OswaldIn this episode, Ed Oswald and I look at the similarities and differences between the campaigns of Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. Both ran on nostalgia with the idea of “making America great again,” both were Democrats for a large part of their lives, and both were incredibly media savvy. Ed is the author of From Ronald to Donald: How the Myth of Reagan Became the Cult of Trump.You will hear:Platforms and communication styles of Reagan vs TrumpReagan’s charisma with the people...
2024-02-2843 min
Robinson's Podcast196 - Stephen Wolfram: The Fundamental Theory of the UniversePatreon: https://bit.ly/3v8OhY7
Stephen Wolfram is the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research, and the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language. He received his PhD in theoretical physics from Caltech when he was twenty years old. In addition to his work at the helm of Wolfram Research, he writes and researches widely across computer science, physics, mathematics, and more. This is Stephen’s second appearance on the show. In episode 102, he and Robinson discussed artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, and the philosophy of math. In this episode, however, they turn to...
2024-02-261h 52The Play Typer Guy#26 Why Remakes Of Your Favorite Films, TV Shows Don’t Work with Danny HornIn this episode, I am chatting with my friend Danny Horn, the writer behind the Dark Shadows Every Day and Superheroes Every Day blogs. He has a new project coming out soon, The Fantastic Miss Piggy podcast that will discuss the history, analysis, and celebration of this cultural icon, which can be found on the site toughpigs.com. This is a really entertaining episode!You’ll hear:Talk about 1960s vampire soap opera Da...
2024-02-241h 11The Play Typer Guy#24: Sorting Through Trump’s Legal Chaos with Liz DyeIn this episode, I am joined by legal journalist Liz Dye from the Law and Chaos newsletter and podcast to help answer some questions about the state of Donald Trump's legal issues. Short answer, the courts probably won't save us. The long answer is sure to entertain!You’ll hear:The likelihood of Trump’s cases actually going to trialWhat things could look like if Trump is re-electedRepublican “normies” vs. MAGA Trump supportersChallenges journalists face in reporting on the curr...
2024-02-1458 minThe Play Typer Guy#23 Nikki Haley’s New Hampshire Flop with Kaivan ShroffIn this week’s episode, I am joined by Democratic political commentator Kaivan Shroff to talk about the aftermath of the New Hampshire primary. We discuss how the race for the Republican nomination hasn't actually changed (and probably won't). We also take a deep dive into Nikki Haley's views on race and how appeasing the GOP's extremist, anti-Black MAGA base is a disturbing preview of what a Haley presidency would look like.You will hear:How the media drives how we view political races and a candidate's chancesHow ra...
2024-01-311h 00The Play Typer Guy#22 Talking With Democratic House Candidate From Oregon, Nolan BylengaIn this episode, I chat with Democratic candidate for Congress for Oregon’s 3rd District, Nolan Bylenga. Nolan, who last ran for office in 2020, heads into the primary with some stiff competition against people with experience and a lot of money, but aren’t necessarily shoo-ins, so he feels there is a chance for a new type of candidate. He has experience organizing community events, such as a Black Lives Matter march in Pendleton, OR, where he was greeted with more Confederate flags than he had ever seen. You will hear:Nolan’s experience working with both th...
2024-01-1749 minThe Play Typer Guy#21 Freedom of Speech and its impact on the American Voice with Eliza Jane Schneider!The incredibly talented Eliza Jane Schneider is an actor, singer, and dialect coach, who set out to travel the country (in an ambulance) and eventually the rest of the English speaking world collecting sounds of dialects from everywhere during the pre-internet days, which she assumed would take a month. But 30 years later, she’s still at it! I'm a big fan of Eliza's going back to her work on "Beakman's World." She's received critical acclaim for her one-woman show, "Freedom of Speech," which she's expanding into a podcast!. If you're in the Portland, Oregon, area, you...
2023-12-2049 minThe Play Typer Guy#20 Becoming Broadway Barbara Dixon with Leah Sprecher!Singer, dancer, writer, and comedian Leah Sprecher joins me today, though you might not recognize her at first - she’s most well known for her breakout sketch character born on the Groundlings stage, Broadway Barbara Dixon! I first caught wind of her through social media and her hilarious videos on YouTube. You can check those out in the links below. You’ll hear:How Broadway Barbara came to be Leah’s most popular sketch comedy characterClips from Broadway Barbara’s showsLeah’s love for...
2023-11-2244 minThe Play Typer Guy#19 Traveling The World As A Biracial Family With Author Alana Best!In this episode, I chat with author Alana Best about her memoir, Around The World In Black and White, where she details her experiences traveling the globe as a white mother in a biracial, blended family. Alana did not set out on her travels expecting to write a book, but as they walked through the world, the vast differences between how she was treated versus how her partner was treated could not be ignored.You will hear:Noticing both macro and micro aggressions toward...
2023-11-0844 minThe Play Typer Guy#18 Remembering Lara Parker with Special Guest Laramie DeanAuthor and Playwright Laramie Dean joins me in this episode to pay tribute to the wonderful Lara Parker, who passed away last week. Parker played Angelique Collins in the 1960s Dark Shadows series. Laramie and I share our favorite memories of Angelique and discuss the character’s enduring impact.You’ll hear:Challenges with processing the death of your iconsFavorite moments of Angelique Collins in Dark ShadowsFavorite moments and characters in the seriesA couple of our favo...
2023-10-251h 17The Play Typer Guy#17: Erica C. Barnett On Seattle PD, Jaahnavi Kandula DeathThis week I have with me Erica C. Barnett, an award-winning journalist and author from Seattle who has spent a great amount of time covering the story from January of Kevin Dave, a Seattle police officer who struck and killed 23 year old grad student Jaahnavi Kandula in a marked crosswalk going 74 mph in a 25 mph zone. Through records requests, the gruesome video has been released. And strangely, that isn’t the worst part of the story. Recently, another video has been released revealing other police officers laughing and joking about the death and the “limited value” this young person...
2023-09-2754 minThe Play Typer Guy#16 Life is a Cabaret with Opal Peachey!Opal Peachey is an incredibly talented writer and performer from Seattle who is bringing her unique brand of joy to the Portland area. Her new show, The Fairy’s Bottom, will play in PDX from October 5 - 8. The comedy is cheeky, a little dirty, and always a delight.We talk theater, Shakespeare, and more! You will hear:The importance of engaging with the audience in these types of entertainmentThe unique style of taking a classic story and modernizing it for the audience, or at least having a character who...
2023-09-1355 min
No Nonsense Agile Leadership#0087 - Stephen Bungay - The Art of ActionJoin Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Stephen Bungay about the art of action. What can managers learn about leading in uncertain conditions from military history and modern NATO tactics? Military history shows that predictive plans and standard operating procedures work well when we are doing the same thing a thousand times, but fail badly when there's uncertainty, friction or competition, as there always is in software product development. Stephen explains how the military uses mission command to empower teams to achieve the leader's intent in an uncertain world. He explains the mission briefing process, the...
2023-09-021h 06
Robinson's Podcast135 - Thomas Hertog: Stephen Hawking, Cosmology, and the Origin of TimeThomas Hertog is Professor and Head of Theoretical Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at KU Leuven in Belgium. He was a doctoral student and close collaborator of Stephen Hawking. In this episode, Robinson and Thomas discuss his recent book, On the Origin of Time: Stephen Hawking’s Final Theory. More particularly they discuss his collaboration with Stephen Hawking Hawking’s work on black holes, and the three stages of his cosmological research, which culminated in his final theory, which Thomas worked on with him, called Top-Down Cosmology.
On the Origin of Time...
2023-09-011h 24The Play Typer Guy#15 Donald Trump Georgia Indictment Deep Dive!My Wonkette colleague Jamie Lynn Crofts joins me to discuss Donald Trump’s mounting indictment collection. It’s gonna be wild! Jamie does policy work in Wisconsin and is going to help walk me through the many, many, many indictments of former president, Donald Trump, beginning with the most recent as of this recording, regarding attempts to overthrow the 2020 election in the state of Georgia.We will discuss:Why this case is not a Free Speech infringementHow RICO cases can work based on the conspiracy, even...
2023-08-3055 minThe Play Typer Guy#14 Talking Barbie With Author Laura Bogart!In today’s episode, I am happy to have Laura Bogart, author of Don’t You Know I Love You and essays surrounding pop culture, feminism, and more. Recently. Laura penned a must-read feature for Dame Magazine about her relationship with Barbie and talks with me about her thoughts on the Greta Gerwig/Margot Robie billion dollar movie.You will hear:Laura’s joy at the experience of attending the movieReasons for some of the backlash surrounding the movieReso...
2023-08-161h 01The Play Typer Guy#13 The Power of Connection with Gin HammondIn this episode I am happy to have a very talented guest with me. Gin Hammond is an actress and author, and her book is now out, Returning the Bones. Gin talks about her personal connection to the book and how she ventured to seek out relatives she had never met to learn more about her own background and stories from her family’s history.You’ll hear:What caused Gin to turn her play into a bookThe amount of research that went into maki...
2023-08-0252 min
Law of Code#109 - Stephen Palley on the Evolution of Crypto Law, Insurance, Dumpsters and AI.Stephen Palley (@stephendpalley) is a litigation partner and co-chair of Brown Rudnick’s Digital Commerce group. Stephen is a seasoned litigator with over 20 years of extensive courtroom experience litigating and trying complex commercial matters. Stephen has written extensively and been quoted widely on legal issues arising from the use of Blockchain technology, with appearances in both print and television media. For more on Stephen's background, listen to episode 28 of Law of Code: #28 - Stephen Palley: Crypto regulation, building a team, and defining decentralization.
Show highlights:
[2:30] Analogies in crypto: Smart contracts and dumpsters.
[14:00] Intangible sc...
2023-07-3152 minThe Play Typer Guy#12 How Do We Unrig The Supreme Court with Meagan Hatcher-MaysThis episode, Stephen talks with Meagan Hatcher-Mays, Director of Democracy Policy at Indivisible and founder of the Unrig the Courts Coalition regarding the issues with our current Supreme Court and how no matter the makeup of the executive and legislative branches, they have the power to overturn just about anything. Many of us grew up seeing the Court as a place of neutrality that helped expand the rights of those who had been left behind, but unfortunately, those days are over.We talk about:The politicization of the...
2023-07-1950 min
The Renowned Leadership Podcast - Leadership, Progression, and Life AdviceGoal Setting and Designing Your Life for Success - A Conversation with Kylee RobinsonIn this inspiring podcast episode, our host Stephen sits down with the incredible Kylee Robinson, an expert in goal setting and designing a life that aligns with one's values. Throughout the meeting, Stephen and Kylee delve deep into the importance of goal setting, self-awareness, and intentional decision making. Key Takeaways: The significance of setting challenging, yet achievable goals. Distinguishing between impossible and stretch goals. Breaking down long-term visions into manageable steps for success. Practical tips for taking action in the present moment. Adjusting priorities and being flexible when life circumstances change. Kylee passionately discusses the importance of aligning one's...
2023-07-051h 19
The Long Island Sound - Music and Entertainment Discovery Begins! Find the Artists who entertain us!Living a Musical Live with Steve RobinsonA Life of Music and Adventure - Steve Robinson's Journey to Make Music
Join host Steve Yusko on the Long Island Sound Podcast as he delves into the extraordinary life and musical journey of Steve Robinson, a
native Long Islander with a knack for storytelling through song.
Find Steve Robinson's Songs on Spotify
In this captivating episode, Steve Robinson takes us on a wild ride through his diverse career path, which includes stints as a
carpenter, high school English teacher, computer tech, commercial shell fisherman, truck driver, landscape crew foreman, air t...
2023-06-2251 min
Robinson's Podcast102 - Stephen Wolfram: Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, and Philosophy of MathStephen Wolfram is the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research, and the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language. He received his PhD in theoretical physics from Caltech when he was twenty years old. In addition to his work at the helm of Wolfram Research, he writes and researches widely across computer science, physics, mathematics, and more. Most recently, Stephen is the author of What Is ChatGPT Doing…and Why Does It Work? (2023). Robinson and Stephen begin by discussing just this, before moving on to some more theoretical questions about intelligence in general and artificial intelligence in pa...
2023-06-161h 57The Play Typer Guy#11: Flipping the Script: A New Look at Theatre, Casting, and Queering the Canon with Jasmine JoshuaThis week, Stephen sits down with Jasmine Joshua, a Seattle writer, producer, actor and director to chat about flipping the script in theater! Together, they talk about taking established works like 1776 and reimagining them through the lens of casting, design and queering the cannon. You’ll hear:When does context break the storyHow Jasmine help produce the first all female full production of 1776The surprising backlash they received when trying to mesh Rocky Horror Picture Show and the realm of Harry PotterRe-entering the theater post COVIDAnd more!More about Jasmine:
2023-06-151h 14The Play Typer Guy#10 Cocktail Hour Chat with David Avallone (Part 2)Did you hear my awesome chat with writer/director David Avallone? If not, go listen to episode 9 and then come back. It was so great that we kept talking and today are sharing the rest of this interview. We dive deep into some of the issues we are facing today.You will hear:Could Blazing Saddles and similar films be made today?The power/danger of likability in politicsIs the Republican party separating themselves into good people and monsters?And more!More about David: David Avallone is a freelancer from a...
2023-05-2454 minThe Play Typer Guy#9 Cocktail Hour Chat with Writer/Director David Avallone (Part 1)Let’s talk comedy!! My guest today is writer/director David Avallone, who’s currently writing some very funny comics featuring Elvira, Mistress of the Dark! We discuss the wonderful Cassandra Peterson, classic comedy, and scoff at the losers who claim “wokeness” would’ve cancelled “Blazing Saddles.” And what about that new Disney live-action "Little Mermaid"?You will also hear:Finding the funny in serious filmsWorking with with what you knowFinding ties between comedy and real life issuesAnd more!We had so much fun, in fact, that this is Part One of our two-part discussion.More...
2023-05-101h 08The Play Typer Guy#8 Fighting For Abortion Rights, Gun Safety In Florida With State Rep. Rita Harris!On this week’s episode, Rita Harris, State Representative from Florida talks with me about the absurd laws being pushed through in the state and where the focus should really be. Rita also talks about the Florida she wants to see.You’ll hear:How dangerous politically Ron DeSantis has become over the past few yearsThe importance of accessible abortions, better sex education in schools, and available birth control optionsThe recent gun law which drops the requirement for training on that weapon and having a permitAnd more!More about Rita: Rita Harris is th...
2023-05-0334 minThe Play Typer Guy#7 What’s The Real Border Crisis with Lily S. AxelrodThis week, Stephen discusses immigration and the unfortunate right-wing exploitation of a humanitarian crisis with attorney Lily Axelrod, founder of Axelrod Immigration Law in Memphis, Tennessee. Lily shares with us a media-worthy case that she worked on and other issues surrounding ICE and their practices in this country.You’ll hear:Regulations around seeking asylum in the U.S. and abroadThe uptick in politicization of immigration in the U.S. What will change perspectives on our current immigration policiesAnd more!Gue...
2023-04-2648 min
Robinson's Podcast77 - Stephen Yablo: Non-Existence Claims, Jokes, and Defining PhilosophyStephen Yablo is David W. Skinner Professor of Philosophy at MIT. Before MIT, he taught at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Steve works in metaphysics, philosophy of mathematics, and the philosophy of mind and language, though his work extends into other areas of philosophy as well. In this conversation, for instance, Robinson and Steve discuss the nature of philosophy and what distinguishes it from other fields, as well as the philosophy of jokes and humor. They also speak about the philosophy of language, and more particularly how to deal with negative existential statements (sentences of the form “such-and-such do...
2023-04-181h 55The Play Typer Guy#6 Going Outside with Author Ruby McConnell!Join us for a fun discussion with Oregon author Ruby McConnell, an outdoor enthusiast and explorer. After finding the world of geology to be a very male-dominated field, Ruby set out to show what she could do and also led her to write a book for women teaching them the skills they needed to get outside and explore the natural world.You will hear:How Ruby became interested in geology and exploring the world outsideHow Ruby positioned her book to be different from all of the male-oriented books in the genreThe pandemic and how it...
2023-04-1254 min
Robinson's Podcast74 - Stephen Darwall: Violence, Second-Personal Ethics, Philosophy of the HeartStephen Darwall is Andrew Downey Orrick Professor of Philosophy at Yale University and John Dewey Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan. He is a world-renowned moral philosopher who has worked broadly across the ethical landscape, making important contributions to Kant scholarship, legal philosophy, deontology, and countless other areas. In this episode, Robinson and Steve talk about Steve’s strabismus (a visual impairment) and how it affects the way he sees the world, violence and human dignity, second-personal ethics, and Steve’s work on the relationship between philosophy and the heart. This is Steve’s second appearance on Rob...
2023-04-102h 12The Play Typer Guy#5: How We Can Replace Kyrsten Sinema … With A Democrat! with Sacha HaworthWhat accountability should elected officials have to the constituents who voted them into office? Today I am chatting with Sacha Haworth, Executive Director of The Tech Oversight Project, about her work previously for and now against Senator Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) and how that switch came to pass.You’ll also hear:The truth about Sinema’s political party stance and shift after being elected as a Democratic senator in ArizonaSinema’s claiming credit for things she didn’t do (drought prevention legislation put forward by other senators)What happens when you burn all possible...
2023-04-0555 minThe Play Typer Guy#4: Does Chris Rock Think Jada Pinkett Smith Slapped Him?... with Leslie Gray StreeterDo you believe that revenge is a dish best served cold or something to be handled right away? This week we are looking at Chris Rock’s comedy special Selective Outrage with Baltimore Banner columnist and author Leslie Gray Streeter and how he responded to the slap seen around the world. We discuss Rock’s year-long response and our feelings on how it played out in the special. You’ll hear:How Chris Rock’s retelling of the event focused more on Jada Pinkett Smith and her treatment of Will Smith and left out the lead up to the...
2023-03-2957 minThe Play Typer Guy#3: Lisa Timmons’s Ultimate Guide To Mocking Gwyneth PaltrowThis week’s episode features the amazing Lisa Timmons, who in addition to her roles as an actress, writer, and content creator, has also taken to social media with her social-political commentary satirizing some of the more ridiculous people on the planet. Lisa takes on people like Gwyneth Paltrow eating the poor and Kate Middleton wondering how you raise a child who isn’t ordained by God to rule in her hilarious voiceover skits.In this episode you will hear:The danger of the “California Democrat”Are the Hollywood Elite taking over?Dismantling White Feminism and other fo...
2023-03-1546 min
Leaders in CleantechLeaders in Cleantech #115 - Stephen Robinson - Fully Charged RecruitmentWhat’s it all about?Talent. Jim Collins said, ‘Great vision without great people is irrelevant’. Something I firmlybelieve and it’s why I created Hyperion Executive Search, and more recently, along with StephenRobinson, and the Fully Charged Show, Fully Charged Recruitment. We talk about Steve’sbackground and experience, and delve into some of the talent issues faced by cleantech companies hiring, and by those who want to work in the sector, but don’t currently.About Stephen Robinson:Based in Liverpool, Stephen is the Managing Director of Fully Charged Recr...
2023-03-1542 minThe Play Typer Guy#2: Why We Shouldn’t Surrender Florida to Ron DeSantis with Kaitlin ByrdThis week, I am happy to have Kaitlin Byrd, freelance writer, political commentator, and columnist for DAME Magazine, on the show to talk about an article written by Tom Nichols in The Atlantic about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The article has some wild takes on democracy and what the state’s leadership should and shouldn’t be able to do. We see a tendency for “blue” states to want to dismiss “red” states completely as if people living there are not voting against and being actively harmed by what’s going on with the party in power.In...
2023-03-1549 minThe Play Typer Guy#1: Breaking Down North Carolina GOP’s Supreme Court Power Grab With Author Billy CorriherWelcome to Episode 1 of The Play Typer Guy podcast! My first guest is Billy Corriher, an author and journalist focused on North Carolina judicial selection, voting rights, and the courts. Billy is talking to us about two major voting rights cases that have recently come back before the courts after going through the North Carolina Supreme Court with the influx of the new Republican majority.In this episode you will hear:The history of gerrymandering and voter suppression laws in the state of North CarolinaInformation from Billy’s book, Usurpers: How voters stopped th...
2023-03-0829 min
Real Faith Stories124: "I Never Wanted to be a Pastor" - Stephen HolleyAs the son of a Southern Baptist pastor, Stephen was running as hard as he could AWAY from God. By 11th grade, heavy drugs, by 12th grade a felony conviction, and after graduating high school, two drug overdoses and another arrest. Then he joined the coast guard where he had a life-changing encounter with the Lord, after which he was led into a journey that would forever alter the way he viewed spiritual warfare and spiritual gifts. He never wanted to be a pastor, but God had a different plan.Special Guest: Stephen Holley.Links:
2022-11-0327 min
Make Every Media“Who Cares for the Caregiver?” // Michelle Dahlenburg Interviews Hospital Chaplain Stephen Robinson“Who Cares for the Caregiver?” An audio interview with chaplain Stephen Robinson // By Michelle Dahlenburg
As a hospital chaplain, Stephen Robinson’s job is to provide comfort and spiritual guidance to sick patients and their families. He also supports hospital staff. Stephen believes that it’s important to celebrate the good things that happen. “Not putting a silver lining around it, but just to celebrate, and be grateful for the things that do go well. That’s an important part of resiliency, too. It’s not just reacting to the tough things, but celebrating the good things too.”
Produced by Michelle Dahlenb...
2022-07-2014 min
Real Faith Stories89: Trusting God With EVERYTHING - Stephen ChristianAfter selling over 1 million albums and touring around the world with the highly acclaimed alternative rock band, Anberlin, in 2014 Stephen Christian played his last show. He decided it was time to focus on being a husband and father. The plan was working until all his income sources dried up during a 30-day period. It was then the Lord began to show Stephen how He can be trusted with absolutely EVERYTHING.Special Guest: Stephen Christian.Links:Meet StephenGrace Family Church - ClearwaterStephen's InstagramStephen's TwitterStephen's FacebookStephen's YouTube ChannelMore About Real Faith Stories PodcastMeet the Host of...
2022-03-0334 min
Law of Code#28 - Stephen Palley: Crypto regulation, building a team, and defining decentralizationStephen D. Palley (@stephendpalley) is a Partner in the Washington, D.C office of Anderson Kill, where he chairs the Technology, Media & Distributed Systems practice group. Stephen has written extensively and been quoted widely on legal issues arising from the use of blockchain technology, with appearances in both print and television media. He is also an editor of the International Journal of Blockchain Law (IJBL), a law journal helping non-legal communities better understand blockchain applications and digital assets.
In this episode, Stephen discusses his path into the crypto space, gives insight into building a crypto-law dream team...
2022-02-251h 02
Build with Stephen ScogginsReprogram Your Mind For Success | Sir Marco RobinsonToday Stephen is interviewing Sir Marco Robinson. Sir Marco Robinson is the creator of the prime tv show "Get a House for Free" on Channel 4 TV Station in the UK -- a number 1 bestselling author of 2 books, an award-winning entrepreneur and a philanthropist; knighted for his work with charity particularly in helping the blind in Malaysia be allowed guide dogs to be allowed into the country. This initiative started with the successful short documentary "Are You Blind" attracting over 15 million viewers on Facebook and YouTube. He is also starring in his first movie "Legacy of Lies" a...
2021-06-0750 min
Communicate for GoodStephen Robinson on Code-SwitchingIn this episode of Marketing for Good, Erica is joined by Stephen Robinson to discuss code-switching, the power language holds, and the mixed implications of using jargon. They talk about how personal liberation and other more tangible work can create equitable outcomes, and how the world is calling for leaders to listen. Resources Referenced:Seattle Foundation: https://www.seattlefoundation.org/Ep 18: Maria Ross: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maria-ross-the-empathy-edge/id1510085905?i=1000488984335Leticia Nieto: https://www.stmartin.edu/directory/leticia-nieto-psyd-lmft-tepGive Well: https://www.givewell.org/...
2021-05-1755 min
Chasing What MattersCWM - Col. Stephen RuthOn episode 16 we sit down and talk to a real life hero, Col. Stephen Ruth, about leadership in the Armed Forces. Col. Ruth is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has served in the Army since his graduation. He is a decorated serviceman that has served in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. He is married to his wife, Bettina and they have 3 children Stephen Jr., Sterling and Sahara. He currently lives in College Station, TX where he serves as the Director of Task Force SORD. Chasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters...
2020-11-091h 11
Stars In Your EarsTHE STEPHEN K AMOS EPISODEWelcome to The Stephen K Amos Episode!Multi award winning comedian, tv personality, critically acclaimed actor, and BAFTA nominee - STEPHEN K AMOS joins Jess and the gang for the swashbuckling series finale! This week’s show is packed full of impressions from Ariana Grande to Paloma Faith, via Shirley Bassey & Diana Ross.But which of you lovely listeners has won the coveted Stars In Your Ears ear plugs? Who will Stephen impersonate for the Fantasy Duet? And WHAT HAS MICHAEL DONE?! Quick! Press play to find out.If you’d like to requ...
2020-08-041h 11
Ideation PodcastStephen Robinson on Navigating Life's Challenges, Leading Well, and Making a DifferenceIn this episode of the Ideation Podcast, Stephen Robinson, Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, shares his incredible journey from growing up in the projects in New York to becoming one of the most recognizable leaders in the legal profession. Judge Robinson openly shares about his childhood in poverty, the strength and wisdom of his mother, the pain of losing his wife to cancer, and his journey as a single father. In addition, he provides leadership insights learned from decades of leading teams through, solving complex problems, collaborating effectively with others, and making a difference in the world. Judge St...
2020-05-181h 05
The Elite HRV Podcast: Heart Rate Variability, Biohacking Health & Performance, Quantified SelfExploring the BASE-R method for training human resilience w/ Stephen RobinsonIn this episode, Stephen Robinson of EVENPULSE joins us to discuss the use of the BASE-R Method training for stress mitigation and improved human resilience for high performers in many industries including police, fire, military, and business. We also talk about the role of HRV in achieving self-mastery and different recovery tactics for stress regulation.
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2018-11-0854 min
I Am Black Success®Just Change: How to Collaborate for Lasting Impact | Tynesia Boyea-RobinsonWhat does "for profit for good" mean?Our featured guest today is Tynesia Boyea-Robinson.Tynesia Boyea-Robinson is the President and CEO of Reliance Methods. She exemplifies cross-sector leadership. In her book, Just Change: How To Collaborate For Lasting Impact, Tynesia shares her experience investing in cities and leaders across the country. The goal of Just Change is to help readers understand what’s working, what’s not working and why, in order to improve their own communities. Tynesia’s experience as an entrepreneur, Six Sigma blackbelt, and technologist uniquely positions her to catalyze a resul...
2017-10-0227 min