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The Importance of Family Stories with Elizabeth Keating, PhD
Jan. 21, 2024

The Importance of Family Stories with Elizabeth Keating, PhD

Elizabeth Keating is a professor of Anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin who specializes in culture and communication. Her book, The Essental Questions: Interview Your Family to Uncover Stories and Bridge Generat...

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A Trump Second Term? with Jonathan Alter
Dec. 21, 2023

A Trump Second Term? with Jonathan Alter

Jonathan Alter is an award winning author, political analyst, documentary filmmaker, columnist, television producer and radio host.His most recent book is “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life.” Jonathan is a former editor a...

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A Conversation About Book Banning in Florida wth Tania Galiñanes
Dec. 10, 2023

A Conversation About Book Banning in Florida wth Tania Galiñanes

Book bans have reached a record high over the past two years. Books targeted have overwhelmingly been about people of color and LGBTQ individuals. And nowhere has that been more evident than in Florida.Our guest today on Sp...

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Don't Make Me Hate You with Maureen Langan
Dec. 3, 2023

Don't Make Me Hate You with Maureen Langan

Be advised: Adult language is used during this podcastThose of you who are fans of the TV show -Amerca's Got Talent - will recognize my guest this week. Maureen Langan was a semi-finalist on Season 18 of AGT where her perfo...

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A Trash-talking, Acid Wasted Golem is Revitalized in Brooklyn by Adam Mansbach
Nov. 26, 2023

A Trash-talking, Acid Wasted Golem is Revitalized in Brooklyn by Adam…

Adam Mansbach is a novelist, screenwriter, cultural critic and humorist. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Go the F**k to Sleep, which has been translated into forty languages, named Time Magazine's 2011 "T...

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An Hour with an Improv Coach - Matt Fear
Nov. 19, 2023

An Hour with an Improv Coach - Matt Fear

An hour without notes and a script. We talked ice cream sandwiches, Death Wish and Red Barn coffee, the pandemic, a life in Improv and teaching, Batman, super heroes, radio and ImprovBoston. If you want to spend an hour liste...

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Eydish iz mayn mame-lshun (Yiddish is my native language) with Avi Hoffman
Nov. 5, 2023

Eydish iz mayn mame-lshun (Yiddish is my native language) with Avi Ho…

It was just a few months ago that Neo-Nazis and white supremacists paraded in front of Disney World in Orlando spreading antisemitic messages, more recently an outbreak of antisemitism on college campuses, war in Israel after...

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Dancing with the Muse in Old Age with Priscilla Long
Sept. 17, 2023

Dancing with the Muse in Old Age with Priscilla Long

Priscilla Long is a Seattle based writer of science, poetry, creative non-fiction, fiction and history and a longtime independent teacher of writing. Her awards include a National Magazine Award, ten of her essays have been h...

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Boston Made: Innovations That Changed the World with Dr. Robert Krim
Sept. 12, 2023

Boston Made: Innovations That Changed the World with Dr. Robert Krim

Dr. Robert Krim is a leading expert on the factors that have driven and continue to drive Boston (and Massachusetts) to be the most innovative city in the US.. He Co-authored Boston Made: From Revolution to Robotics: Innovati...

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WIll American Democracy Survive? with Prof. Alexander Keyssar
Aug. 13, 2023

WIll American Democracy Survive? with Prof. Alexander Keyssar

Alexander Keyssar is the Matthew W. Stirling Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy. An historian by training, he has specialized in the exploration of historical problems that have contemporary policy implications. His b...

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Robert Krim Podcast Trailer
Aug. 6, 2023

Robert Krim Podcast Trailer

Robert Krim, author of Boston Made will be presenting alive discussion at Orchard Cove, a senior living facility in Canton, MA on September 7, 2023. The presentation will be recorded and played as a podcast in early September...

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The Star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking Aleeza Ben Shalom
July 30, 2023

The Star of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking Aleeza Ben Shalom

If you are a fan of Netflix's hit show Jewish Matchmaking this episode is one you do not want to miss. We chat with Aleeza Ben Shalom from Israel about becoming a professional matchmaker, the differences in dating in the 50's...

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Unveiling the Masterpieces: Rob Surette's Speed Painting and Fine Art
July 2, 2023

Unveiling the Masterpieces: Rob Surette's Speed Painting and Fine Art

Rob Surette's speed painting performances and fine art creations are a testament to his exceptional talent and passion for the arts. Through his dynamic speed painting displays, he brings art to life in a way that captivates ...

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The Days of Wine and Cheeses - Adam Centamore
June 12, 2023

The Days of Wine and Cheeses - Adam Centamore

Adam Centamore has presented more than 2000 classes and events and written more than 70 articles in magazines like Saveur, Culture Cheese, WGBH and other print and online magazines. He is a professional certified food and win...

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No Snowflake in an Avalanche Ever Feels Responsible - James Geary
June 5, 2023

No Snowflake in an Avalanche Ever Feels Responsible - James Geary

James Geary is the deputy curator of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, editor of Nieman Reports, and former editor of the European edition of Time magazine. He is the author of Wit's End: What Wit Is, How It Wo...

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Awakening in the Northwest Territories with Alastair Henry
May 28, 2023

Awakening in the Northwest Territories with Alastair Henry

Alastair Henry retired at 57, shed his possessions and went to live with a First Nations band in the Northwest Territories. Alastair and I talk about his life-changing 2 years in a fly-in community in northern Canada, his lif...

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Ageism, Feminism and Sexism with Jane Caro
April 21, 2023

Ageism, Feminism and Sexism with Jane Caro

Jane Caro - author, novelist, social commentator, award winning columnist, broadcaster, documentary maker, TEDX speaker, feminist and self-proclaimed troublemaker speaks out on the issues of ageism, feminism and sexism, topic...

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Sebastian Michaels - Living the Photoartistic Life
Jan. 11, 2023

Sebastian Michaels - Living the Photoartistic Life

Sebastian and I talk about his mission to teach photo artistry and to urge participants to live a photo artistic life. What is it all about? Listen to Sebastian as he talks about the joy he gets when he sees his students succ...

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Brett Johnson - Cybercrime and How to Protect Yourself
Jan. 3, 2023

Brett Johnson - Cybercrime and How to Protect Yourself

Brett Johnson holds the distinction of being the only guest on the podcast who has ever been on the U.S. Most Wanted List. He was convicted of 39 felonies, sentenced to more than 7 years in prison, escaped and built the firs...

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Rick Sammon - Canon Explorer of Light
Dec. 28, 2022

Rick Sammon - Canon Explorer of Light

Rick and I talk about his art, philosophy and passion for taking photographs and teaching photography. We discuss travel photography, what gear you should bring on a trip, the value of the camera in the iPhone. Rick talks abo...

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Laurence Gartel - The Father of Digital Art
Aug. 1, 2022

Laurence Gartel - The Father of Digital Art

Laurence and I talk about the origins of digital art, missing a fateful meeting with Sid Vicious, teaching Andy Warhol to use a computer, starring in Apple's "Think Different" ad, his art and his art cars. Web Site: https://g...

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Dr. Riley Moynes -The Four Phases of Retirement
July 13, 2022

Dr. Riley Moynes -The Four Phases of Retirement

Riley and I talk about retirement, what to expect when the times comes. We discuss the psycholgical changes one goes through an the good and not so good parts of retirement.

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My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy with Steve Solomon
June 16, 2022

My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy with Steve…

Bio Podcast Transcript Steve and I talk about growing up in Brooklyn, his life as a teacher and his 5 shows that started with My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy

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Hurricane Season with NOAA meteorologist Daniel Brown
June 8, 2022

Hurricane Season with NOAA meteorologist Daniel Brown

Bio Podcast Dan and I talk about the difference between weather and climate, Florida and hurricanes, the difference between El Niño and La Niña, hurricane formation and safety and preparedness. This is the podcast to watch b...

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