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Cascade of HistoryEp. 107: ENCORE EDITION - VE Day 60th Anniversary Event at MOHAI from May 2005On this ENCORE EDITION of CASCADE OF HISTORY, we present audio from a 60th anniversary commemoration of VE Day, the end of World War II in Europe, from May 2005. Panelists include Tuskegee Airman William Booker; US Army veteran John S. "Jack" Carver; and US Army veteran and former POW Dr. James Warren (who was also the former MOHAI director).
The panel was part of a series produced and moderated by CASCADE OF HISTORY producer/host Feliks Banel when he was deputy director of Seattle's Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), and was recorded before a live audience on May 8, 2005 in the...2025-05-1059 min
The Middle GroundBuilding a Stronger Clark County with Commissioner William McCurdy IIIn this episode of The Middle Ground Show, host Tom Letizia sits down with Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II to discuss the critical issues facing District D and the broader Las Vegas community. From the challenges of affordable housing and economic growth to the importance of public safety and community investment, McCurdy shares his insights on building a brighter future for Southern Nevada. Tune in to hear about his journey from the State Assembly to the County Commission, his fight for working families, and his vision for a stronger, more...2025-05-0853 min
The BibliotherapistsThe Bibliotherapists Ep #9: Women Are Mad - Jen & Salima on reading for feeling & healingThis week’s podcast episode is a brilliant double date, with Tanya and Toni joined by Salima Saxton and Jennifer Cox aka the founders of the feminist mental health platform, Women Are Mad.Salima and Jen have been best friends since they met at Cambridge University, bonding over both being state school kids who didn’t quite fit. Today, Salima is a relationship dynamics coach and Jen is a Kleinian psychotherapist, and through Women Are Mad (WAM) they are on a mission to make feelings fashionable.They say: “WAM is on a mission to help women...2025-01-1744 min
Worlds Turned Upside DownEpisode 11: The ResistanceWith the Stamp Act defeated, the Sons of Liberty in New York City celebrate by raising a Liberty Pole in tribute to George III, William Pitt, and Liberty, provoking a violent confrontation with British soldiers quartered in the city's barracks, who see the wooden mast as a monument to mob rule and a symbol of sedition. Featuring: Wendy Bellion, Shira Lurie, Jon Kukla, Patrick Griffin, Brad Jones, Christopher Minty, and John McCurdy Voice Actors: Adam Smith, Melissa Gismondi, Mills Kelly, Nate Sleeter, Anne Fertig, and Dan Howlett. Narrated by Dr. Jim Ambuske. 2024-10-221h 16
Só se estraga uma estante69. Loucos, Nick Cave 2.0 e livros millennialDepois de perder 10 minutos a contar a sua odisseia de compra do ‘Intermezzo’, a Ana finalmente recomenda ‘Coisas de Loucos’ (2020), um trabalho de investigação detalhada de Catarina Gomes, sobre algumas das pessoas que passaram pelo Hospital Miguel Bombarda.
O Tomé recomenda, com alguma cautela, ‘And the Ass Saw the Angel’ (1989), do músico Nick Cave. Com uma narrativa que roça o absurdo e o grotesco, o livro apresenta-nos um menino mudo que fala com Deus e que cresce numa família com dependências e comportamentos perturbadores, numa comunidade do sul dos EUA.
Na segunda parte, a...2024-10-031h 00
School Reading ListEpisode 23 - Should mobile phones be banned in schools?School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 23For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-23/Part 1Book postSisters of the Moon by Marie-Louise FitzpatrickA Celebration of Evolution by William SpringGina Kaminski Rescues the Giant by Craig Barr-Green, illustrated by Francis MartinCountdown to Bedtime Sleepy Dragon by Candy BeeOne Up by Ben SandersPeng and Spanners: When Pigs Go Bad! by Steve WebbSecret FACTopia! by Paige Towler, illustrated by Andy SmithMia and the Secrets of...2024-09-0338 min
Cyber Distortion Podcast SeriesS3 – Episode 008 – The Transhuman Welcome to this episode of Cyber Distortion, where we explore the cutting edge of technology, security, and the future of humanity itself. Today, we have a truly extraordinary guest joining us: Len Noe, a Transhumanist with over 10 chips embedded in his body. Len isn’t just a futurist—he’s living proof of what the future could hold, using his integrated technology to perform hacks and complete takeovers on various devices. His unique perspective challenges the boundaries between human and machine, and today, he’s here to share his incredible journey and insights with us. Len’s path to be...2024-08-291h 45
The VergecastA road trip on the hydrogen highwayToday on the flagship podcast of hydrogen futures: The Verge’s William Poor, Andrew Marino, and Alex Parkin head to California to figure out why hydrogen fuel cell technology, once a super-promising successor to gasoline, lost out to battery electric cars. They also put the embattled tech to the test with a road trip across California’s “hydrogen highway.”Further reading: Check out the interactive map of our trip here, and the video version of the story here.
Read Andrew Hawkins’ story about the future of hydrogen...2024-08-2058 min
Cascade of HistoryEp. 74: VE Day 60th Anniversary Event at MOHAI from May 2005On this summertime edition of CASCADE OF HISTORY, we present audio from a 60th anniversary commemoration of VE Day, the end of World War II in Europe. Panelists include Tuskegee Airman William Booker, US Army veteran John S. "Jack" Carver and US Army veteran and former POW Dr. James Warren (who was also the former MOHAI director).
The panel was part of a series produced and moderated by CASCADE OF HISTORY producer/host Feliks Banel when he was deputy director of Seattle's Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), and was recorded before a live audience on May 8, 2005 in the McCurdy...2024-08-1959 min
No Laughing Matter with Cuba PeteEpisode 39 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w William McCurdy IIGet ready for an enlightening episode of No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete as wewelcome our esteemed guest, Commissioner William O'Neil McCurdy II.Commissioner McCurdy will take us on a journey through his upbringing, offeringvaluable insights into the experiences and influences that shaped his path. Fromthere, he'll share his experience from his time with the Service EmployeesInternational Union (SEIU), providing a firsthand perspective on labor advocacy andthe fight for workers' rights. Commissioner McCurdy will also delve into theimportance of...2024-08-0126 minSchool Reading ListEpisode 22 - What to read in the summer holidaysSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 22For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-22/Part 1Book postThe Virtue Season by L.M. NathanMove, Mr Mountain! by Francesca SannaLifesize Ocean Animals by Sophy HennDoggy Dance Off by Steve SmallmanBecoming Brave by Jennie Cashman WilsonWatts & Whiskerton by Meg McLarenGrimwood Party Animals by Nadia ShireenSherlock Bones and the Mischief in Manhattan by Tim Collins100 Things to Know About Sport by Jerome Martin, Alice James, Tom...2024-08-0135 min
Kratom AddictionE74 Austin's Father DanAustin was age 25 when his dad found him deceased in the family's basement. According to the post-death toxicology and autopsy reports, he did not have pre-existing conditions nor any illicit or prescription drugs in his system.
"Though kratom related deaths are low when compared to its widespread use, the denial that kratom use does not result in fatalities is false and misleading. Mitragynine has been confirmed as the sole toxicological finding in overdose deaths and has played a role in other adverse effects, including hepatic injury, seizures, and coma."
Papsun, Donna & Schroeder, William & B...2024-07-2450 minKratom AddictionE74 Austin's Father DanAustin was age 25 when his dad found him deceased in the family's basement. According to the post-death toxicology and autopsy reports, he did not have pre-existing conditions nor any illicit or prescription drugs in his system.
"Though kratom related deaths are low when compared to its widespread use, the denial that kratom use does not result in fatalities is false and misleading. Mitragynine has been confirmed as the sole toxicological finding in overdose deaths and has played a role in other adverse effects, including hepatic injury, seizures, and coma."
Papsun, Donna & Schroeder, William & B...2024-07-2450 min
Dr. Decision & CoachChoose to Be HappyChoose to Be Happy Happiness is a choice. Happiness on the job, happiness in lifeHow long will you wait before you demand the best for yourself?Not jumping up and down happiness but general contentment and satisfaction.“People are about as happy as they make up their mind to b.” this was said both by Will Rogers and Abraham LincolnResearch shows that even if you force a smile, it can help you feel better off in the action that leads the mind. Coach r...2024-04-2823 min
The Holmes Archive of Electronic MusicElectronic Keyboards in Jazz, A Recorded History, Part 2 of 2Playlist
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1. Herbie Hancock, Herbie Hancock Demonstrates The Rhodes Piano (1973 Rhodes). A terrific flexi-disc produced by Rhodes and narrated by Hancock who tells an interesting story about his first encounter with the instrument on a Miles Davis session and then he walks the keyboard through a series of effects. He speaks with the authority of a proud electronics tinkerer who understands the nuances that make this instrument so beloved by jazz musicians. This flexi-disc was originally delivered in t...2024-02-243h 01
Just A CupJust A Cup - Jason Saretsky, Harvard University, Director of Track & Field and Cross CountryOur first coach to be on the podcast! We have Harvard University's Jason Saretsky, the William McCurdy Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. Jason is in his 18th year at the helm of the Crimson. Harvard's won 16 Ivy League titles and has been ranked in the Top 20 nationally 5 times in the last five years during the indoor, outdoor and cross country seasons. Saretsky covered a range of topics including the excitement of hosting the 2024 Hep (Ivy League) Indoor Championships. He discusses what it like, and what it takes to compete at Harvard. Have you heard to of one of th...2024-02-2034 min
The Hake ReportBASED Drew Barrymore DEFIES 'Victim' Hollywood Strikes! | Tue. 9-12-23NYC thief kids! Illegal caravan. Drew Barrymore: fake-childlike, but anti-victim! Biden, Trump's "thinly veiled" attacks on whites, blacks. The Hake Report, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 AD TIME STAMPS * (0:00:00) Start/Topics: Thief kids, Invaders, Drew Barrymore…* (0:02:55) Hey, guys! Joyful Noise (not Christian) tee* (0:05:19) Angry cussing kid mad at dad (orig Aug 22)* (0:08:37) NYC boy thieves, robbing pubs* (0:19:55) 4K+ illegals, money, Darien Gap, Panama* (0:26:34) WILLIAM, CA: Bad kids, Fri callers* (0:31:28) Drew Barrymore Show clips: Clooney, McCurdy, Holmes* (0:41:07) Drew Barrymore VULTURE article: mother, Anti-victim!* (0...2023-09-121h 58
Contraponto Cast#072 Tag dos 50% - 2023 (leituras do primeiro semestre)No episódio de hoje nós respondemos a Tag literária dos 50%, e fizemos o balanço das nossas leituras do primeiro semestre!
Nos siga no instagram: @contrapontocast
Malu: @books_shelf
Apoie o ContrapontoCast:
Pix - contrapontocast@gmail.com
Livros para o podcast - https://www.amazon.com.br/hz/wishlist/ls/3MVRMD464O5SD?ref_=wl_share
Orelo: https://orelo.cc/podcast/63975524eb474d0b1f263595
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Books Without Borders33. Getting to the bottom of our opposing taste in Fantasy booksWelcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books!
In this episode, Nina’s moved again again, Emma’s been sick again, and we discuss the differences between fantasy and mythology/folklore, and finally work out why our tastes in Fantasy novels rarely overlap. AND SO MUCH MORE!
Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com
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Books mentioned in this episode:
The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi - S.A. Chakraborty
The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
The Lord of the Rings series - J.R.R. Tolkien
The Name of the Wind...2023-07-071h 05
Só se estraga uma estante15. Chernobyl, a Grande Guerra e livros overratedNeste episódio, o Tomé recomenda mais um livro que relate um percurso a pé, ‘The Path of Peace’ (2022), de Anthony Seldon. Desta vez, a caminhada é pela Frente Ocidental da I Guerra Mundial e entrelaça História e descoberta pessoal. A Ana recomenda ‘The Half-life of Snails’ (2022), que nos leva para as centrais nucleares de Chernobyl (Ucrânia) e de Wylfa (País de Gales), explorando os seus impactos sobre as vidas dos locais.
Na segunda parte, A Ana e o Tomé regressam aos temas polémicos, com uma conversa sobre livros que consideram ‘overrated’ (ou ‘geralmente sobrevaloriza...2023-06-151h 00
A New York Minute In HistoryNew York's Anti-Rent Wars | A New York Minute in HistoryOn this episode, Devin and Lauren delve into the history of the Dutch patroon system in New York state, and tell the story of the anti-rent movement of the 19th Century, during which tenant farmers banded together to (sometimes, violently) oppose the outdated system. In the Albany County town of Berne, tenant delegates from 11 counties gathered for a formal Anti-Rent Convention in 1845.
Marker of Focus: Anti-Rent Convention, Berne, Albany County
Guests: Dr. Charles McCurdy, author of Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865; and Sandra Kisselback, town of Berne historian
A...2023-04-2829 min
A New York Minute In HistoryNew York’s Anti-Rent Wars | A New York Minute in HistoryOn this episode, Devin and Lauren delve into the history of the Dutch patroon system in New York state, and tell the story of the anti-rent movement of the 19th Century, during which tenant farmers banded together to (sometimes, violently) oppose the outdated system. In the Albany County town of Berne, tenant delegates from 11 counties gathered for a formal Anti-Rent Convention in 1845.
Marker of Focus: Anti-Rent Convention, Berne, Albany County
Guests: Dr. Charles McCurdy, author of Anti-Rent Era in New York Law and Politics, 1839-1865; and Sandra Kisselback, town of Berne historian
A...2023-04-2829 min
Leituras sem BadanasPrimeiras e últimas frasesLivros mencionados:
Ainda Bem que a Minha Mãe Morreu (Jennette McCurdy),
Ecologia (Joana Bértholo),
Moby Dick (Herman Melville),
O Senhor dos Anéis – A Irmandade do Anel (J.R.R Tolkien),
A História Secreta (Donna Tartt),
Eliete (Dulce Maria Cardoso),
Os Miseráveis (Victor Hugo),
Deus das Moscas (William Golding),
O Grande Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald),
Lolita (Vladimir Nabokov),
À Espera no Centeio (J.D. Salinger)
Qualquer dúvida/ideia: leiturasembadanas@l2023-02-2226 minBooks Without Borders21. Death, the Afterlife, and I Want to Die But I Want to Eat TteokbokkiTW - The final 9 minutes of this podcast contain in-depth discussions of suicide and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.
Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books!
In this episode, Nina and Emma happen to both have read enjoyable South Asian books with themes of death and the afterlife, PLUS an in-depth discussion about I Want to Die But I Want ti Eat Tteokbokki.
Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com
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Books mentioned in this episode:
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida - Shehan Karunatilaka
The Many Deaths of Laila Starr - Ram V...2023-02-221h 21
Exploring Your Faith LIVE with Bishop Mark"Let Go & Let God" Baptism of Jesus January 9, 2023 featuring the Baptism of William Richard McCurdyEnjoy this special edition, full service recording celebrating the Baptism of Jesus and featuring the baptism of William Richard McCurdy. The Most Reverend Dr. Mark D. Manning, D.D., D.R.S., Archbishop of Dallas Universal Life Church, delivers his sermon titled "Let Go & Let God"2023-01-171h 00
What Are We DoingSpare by Prince Harry Potter & The Purple Female M&M | What are We Doing Podcast - Episode 73In this episode we delve into the topic of growing up with movies as a kid, specifically the impact that Harry Potter had on my childhood and how it's still resonating with me as an adult. I remember my father would always get me DVDs of Harry Potter for Christmas and birthdays, and it was a tradition that we both looked forward to. I would watch those movies over and over again, completely captivated by the magical world of Hogwarts, the characters and the story.
As I grew older, I started to become more interested in reading...2023-01-1349 minBooks Without Borders16. Top Books of 2022 and Our End of Year Reading Wrap UpWelcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books!
In this episode, Nina and Emma discuss their least and most favourite reads of 2022, compare their 2022 reading stats, and set goals / make plans for their reading in 2023.
Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Eileen - Ottessa Moshfegh
Horns - Joe Hill
The Fireman - Joe Hill
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - J.K. Rowling
I’m Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy
Educated - Tara Westover
Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Root - Deborah Feldman...2022-12-281h 18Books Without Borders15. Book vs Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower editionWelcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books!
In this episode, Nina and Emma discuss StoryGraph challenge features, more Shakespeare plays, and I’m Glad My Mom Died, plus a special Movie vs Book segment on Perks of Being a Wallflower
Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com
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Books mentioned in this episode:
The Perks of Being a Wallflower- Stephen Chbosky
The Matzah Ball - Jean Meltzer
Harry Potter series - J.K. Rowling
Horns - Joe Hill
Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - William Shakespeare
Love’s L...2022-12-211h 35Books Without Borders14. Plays, Witches, and The Midnight LibraryWelcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books!
In this episode, Nina’s read a bunch more Shakespeare, Emma’s got a new five-star read, and we share our final thoughts on The Midnight Library.
Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com
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Books mentioned in this episode:
I’m Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy
Horns - Joe Hill
The Fireman - Joe Hill
The Two Gentlemen of Verona - William Shakespeare
As You Like It - William Shakespeare
The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare
Titus Andronicus - William S...2022-12-141h 38
You're BookedSara Cox - You're BookedBook obsessives everywhere, rejoice! This week we are delighted to present this conversation with the brilliant author, presenter, DJ and constant inspiration Sara Cox! As well as hosting TV's premier book show Between the Covers (Tuesdays at 7pm on BBC Two) Sara is the author of the bestselling booksTill the Cows Come Home (a memoir) and Thrown (a novel). As you'll hear, she's currently working on her next novel while trying to traverse her teetering TBR pile. She also discussed her formative reads (Jilly, Jackie and Judy Blume), favourite audiobooks, inspirational reads and Jeremy Vine's saucy dalliances. Find out m...2022-11-1458 min
Loverbouquin#53 - Les livres d'automne se ramassent à la pelle 🍂🤯Laura et Flavie continuent leurs lectures de l'automne avec les achats, les emprunts, les arrêts ou les débuts de nouveaux livres. Bref, elles ne savent plus où donner de la tête. Le moral est au beau fixe apparemment et les lectures suivent sur des sujets funs et légers : vous commencez à les connaître, grosse blague ! Préparez vous à des livres un peu existentiels, émotionnellement investis et avec des thèmes parfois difficiles à aborder. Promis, vous allez rire aussi, parce qu'elles ne peuvent pas s'en empêcher.
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I am I am I am - Maggie O...2022-10-161h 02
True Crime CampfireLegend Has It: A Halloween Special with "Killer Legends" Filmmaker Joshua ZemanIt’s spooky season, campers, and what’s a better way to celebrate than to dig into some urban legends? You know the ones we’re talking about—the razor blades in the Halloween candy, the call coming from INSIDE THE HOUSE, Bloody Mary in the mirror. That kinda stuff. We all have our favorites. But what happens when the legend comes true? Do some of these stories have roots in real crimes? Well, we’re gonna find out—and who better to help us than Joshua Zeman, award-winning director of our *favorite* true crime documentaries, "Killer Legends" and "Cropsey?" This is “Leg...2022-10-071h 06
Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living PodcastWhy Thinking Outside of the Box is Not Enough with Change Maker William SwearingenDigging into the data is the goal for William Swearingen, SVP of Sales & Marketing at Spectrum Retirement Communities. Plus we dive into the importance of creating a community culture where team member’s voices are heard is crucial. Recorded at the NIC Fall Conference where BTG is a proud Media Sponsor.Sponsored by Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInMeet the Ho...2022-09-2615 minBridge the Gap: The Senior Living PodcastWhy Thinking Outside of the Box is Not Enough with Change Maker William SwearingenDigging into the data is the goal for William Swearingen, SVP of Sales & Marketing at Spectrum Retirement Communities. Plus we dive into the importance of creating a community culture where team member’s voices are heard is crucial. Recorded at the NIC Fall Conference where BTG is a proud Media Sponsor.Sponsored by Accushield, Connected Living, Hamilton CapTel, Enquire, LTC REIT, OneDay, Meridian Capital, iN2L, Solinity, and The Bridge Group Construction.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInMeet the Ho...2022-09-2615 min
WC PodcastSeason 1- Episode 26: Commissioner William McCurdy IICommissioner William McCurdy II from District D, Clark County, and a member of the Workforce Connections Local Elected Officials Consortium discusses the recovery of the hardest hit communities in Clark County, the new Employ NV Career Hub at the Historic Westside School and its forecasted impact on the community, serving the diverse population in Clark County, and the premise behind his Mental Health Monday podcast.For more information about Clark County-District D: William McCurdy II (clarkcountynv.gov)Listen to William McCurdy II’s Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast For more information on t...2022-02-2120 min
Cultures of Las VegasThe Legacy, The History, Black History Month in Las Vegas and Clark County“The Legacy, The History: Celebrating Black History Month,” is the newest episode in our Cultures of Las Vegas series . It's moderated by Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy. It featur3s 4 leaders of our local African American Community.
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The UnconQuerable: Because We BelieveEpisode 7: Community & Self AccountabilityThe UnconQuerable: Because We Believe Show Episode 7: Community & Self Accountability with Clark County Commisioner William McCurdy II & Min. Vance "Stretch" Sanders
www.OfficialUnconQuerable.com2021-06-251h 02
EOB SpotlightTalking with Commissioner McCurdyMeet Commissioner William McCurdy as we talk about economic development to COVID and recovery in the Las Vegas and westside community.2021-04-2353 min
Compassionate Las Vegas Podcast with Will RuckerCourage, Curiosity, & Collaboration: Keys to Compassionate ChangeCompassionate Las Vegas Podcast's second season premiers on World Compassion Day with a special episode focused on making the Las Vegas Valley a more compassionate place to live, work, and play.
Las Vegas City Councilman Brian Knudsen, County Commissioner Justin Jones, and State Assemblyman William McCurdy II come together to focus on deliverable outcomes as they relate to addressing systemic racism in the valley. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Overcast, Captivate.fm, and RSS feed.
Compassionate Las Vegas is a grassroots organization whose mission is to foster the Charter for Compassion and the movement of compassion...2020-11-281h 25
Top of the NOGNPanel Discussion: The Neuroscience of Brain InjuryDr. William Barr of NYU Langone's Concussion Center moderates a panel on concussion and brain injury with Samantha Larsen, PhD, Daniel Torres, MD, and David Jevotovsky, a medical student who sustained a significant TBI during his training. This event was co-organized by NOGN and hosted by NYU Langone's Neuroscience Institute and Concussion Center.2020-09-281h 05
NightmareTownCasket ShowThis episode was put into the hat by Lonnie. Manda and Betty cover some spooky tales of being buried alive, used as a side show attraction, and how the Body Farm came into existence.Sources: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54818/4-people-who-were-buried-alive-and-how-they-got-out?fbclid=IwAR0BEPqLf3JcZzmBMxPdi9KoIcpBJZP4RdGniUeCnSO_kVe958XBTm7JYFMhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-11-01-ca-5220-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2qCMaXt-IT4GY_WBcpBerK8A-K3jIBY_es73ZXi7GHAOKHkKMxeBhOkaMhttps://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/elmer-mccurdy/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlS7nSvZFOcht...2020-07-2535 min
A Hint of FictionWhat Goes Bump In The Night - Urban LegendsWelcome to Half Halloween, it's like Halloween...we'll you get it. In our first spooky episode of this new holiday, we talk about urban legends. From things that go bump in the dark, to that chill that runs up your spine, we find the truth behind these creepy encounters, we'll sort of. In this episode: celebrities visit a small town, post-mortem, a unusual fright is found at a local haunted house, and an costumed attacker protects his small corner of the world. *******************Spoilers Ahead******************************* Post Mortem...2020-05-0634 min
Jumping Off the Ivory Tower with Prof JulieMacWhacked - A Legal Farce in One ActThis week (our season four finale!) we present a very different type of episode for Ivory Tower... last year, one of Julie’s students at Windsor Law, Micah Pirk O’Connell, submitted a play as his final project for her class on how to work effectively and collaboratively with legal clients. Julie was delighted with Micah’s writing, and shared his (we think) very clever one-act play with Dayna and the NSRLP team, and an idea formed: to adapt the play for audio, and produce it as an episode of the podcast. We roped talented friends and colleagues into acting in and...2019-06-2536 min
Thyme in the Studio: Art & WellnessLydia Greer on Shadow Theater, 50 second sagas and collaborating with plants and peopleLydia Greer is a visual artist whose layered, mixed-media work includes sculptural and video installation, hand-made stop motion animation, single and multiple channel video, puppet theatre, and works with paper. She works with themes of allegory and euphemism in narrative structures exploring the languages of psychology and theatre. From 2003-2007 she directed the LET'S DANCE SHADOW THEATRE, a handmade, ragtag puppet company in Portland, OR creating punk, feminist revisions of broadcast news and fairytales. Since then her multimedia artwork and extended cinema performance work have been exhibited and performed nationally and internationally most recently at Aggregate Space Gallery, Artists...2019-05-2059 min
Data StoriesPoemage: Data Visualization for Poets with Miriah Meyer and Nina McCurdy
We have Miriah Meyer (Assistant Professor at Univ. of Utah) and Nina McCurdy (PhD student at Univ. of Utah) on Data Stories for a project episode about the lovely Poemage, “a visualization system for exploring the sonic topology of a poem.”
Miriah and Nina worked hand-in-hand with a group of poets to design a tool that visualizes a poem and, as such, provides inspiration for interesting poetic structures and solutions.
On the show we talk about how they derived phonological information from text, how the project evolved, and how data visualization tools can be designed to...2016-02-2428 min