Entertainment Reporter Robin Milling engages in candid conversations with today's hottest stars in movies, theater, music, television, and sometimes we do lunch!....Stay tuned!
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After discovering that her DNA is imbued with the powers of every superhero in the universe, Tara Callahan must unlock the mystery behind her newfound powers and learn how to control them in order to fulfill her destiny as the most powerful superhero of them all. Nominated for a 2023 Kidscreen Award for Best Podcast (Season 4), recipient of the Parents’ Choice 2020 Gold Award for Best Podcast and chosen by NBC’s TODAY as one of the ‘10 Best Podcasts For Kids’, the award-winning Tara Tremendo ...
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Children's African-American Storytime Show short stories each day for the commute To school Each 1 of these stories highlights success African Americans throughout history
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Dive into the world of groundbreaking architecture and design with WATG’s ”The Drawing Board” podcast. Hosted by award-winning journalist and former CNN anchor Monita Rajpal joined by industry experts, this series unveils the latest trends, technologies, and creative processes shaping the future of our built environment. Each episode offers deep dives into sustainable design, urban planning, and luxury hospitality, featuring interviews with leading architects, designers, and thought leaders. ...
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Proctor's Emporium: A Cultural Beacon in 1920s St. Simons Island
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Proctor's Emporium, owned by Sam Proctor, was a key cultural hub. Faced a noise complaint trial, verdict favored Proctor's continuation. Emporium enhanced local African American heritage through music and dance. Linked to broader civil rights movements and cultural preservation. How was this episode? Overall Good Average Bad Engaging Good Average B…
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The multi-talented Reeve Carney joins me to discuss his upcoming show on August 18 at The Green Room 42 performing the songs of none other than Prince. Continuing his residency there, he is a wonder to behold live as he masterfully reinvents the artists that have inspired him including Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin, and The Diva…
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How Black Parents Empower Kids with Talks on Slavery
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Tackling the 'slavery talk' with children is a complex, yet vital task for Black parents Segment explores practical tips for initiating conversation and using storytelling Focuses on resilience, achievements, and broader Black experience beyond slavery
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Proctor's Emporium: A Beacon of Heritage on St. Simons Island
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Proctor's Emporium, a 1920s African American cultural hub Sam Proctor, a key community figure and business owner St. Simons Island's historical growth and development Landmark trial secures Proctor's legacy against developers Community justice highlighted by jurors' in-trial rescue Emporium's influence on Civil Rights movement recognized…
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Howard Alum Cameryn Burnette Makes Global Strides in Sustainable Energy
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Cameryn Burnette, Howard University magna cum laude alum, impacts global sustainability. Special Projects Manager at Energicity, she pioneers solar ecosystems in West Africa. Second Howard alum to win Schwarzman Scholars fellowship, eyes PhD in Material Science. Aims to develop eco-friendly polymers, reducing environmental harm from plastics.…
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Niagara Movement's Legacy Explored in New PBS Documentary
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Overview of the Niagara Movement's historical significance WNED PBS documentary examines movement's impact Key figures: W.E.B. DuBois, William Monroe Trotter, Booker T. Washington Links historical roots to modern civil rights protests Premiere date and availability on PBS and online
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William Moseley portrays a US soldier in Murder Company on a mission to smuggle a French resistance member behind enemy lines to assassinate a high-value Nazi target during the D-Day invasion. Shot in Bulgaria, William jumped at the chance to get into the trenches and talks about how his grandparents, both in the military influenced him, handling t…
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Tiffany Lee: The Art of Living Creatively
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We sat down to chat with Tiffany Lee, Project and Operations Director at WATG Honolulu, to explore the delicate interplay between managing a thriving architectural career and nurturing a passion for jewelry design. Tiffany generously shared insights into her leadership journey, the influence of WATG's Hawaiian heritage, and the multifaceted avenues…
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While Tara struggles to rescue the first starship survivor, Mr. Sinclair’s surprise encounter on campus raises suspicions about his recent activity.By Wonkybot
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John Buffalo Mailer joins host Robin Milling to discuss How To Come Alive With Norman Mailer (A Cautionary Tale). Directed by Jeff Zimbalist, it's a warts-and-all documentary about his father, where he and most of his nine siblings from Mailer's six marriages, and other relatives look back on their relationship with Mailer, who was infamous and con…
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The Harlem Renaissance: A Cultural Revolution in Black America
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Era of African American cultural, intellectual, artistic expression, 1918-1937. Centered in Harlem, influenced globally, challenged racial stereotypes. Fueled by the Great Migration, literacy rise, racial pride. Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston led literary achievements. Jazz defined by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong; visual arts thrived. Laid …
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Raghavendra ‘Shan’ Shanbhag: Embracing the Journey
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Raghavendra ‘Shan’ Shanbhag, Creative Director, WATG Singapore, is an architect whose journey spans continents and cultures, from the vibrant streets of Bangalore, India, to the bustling metropolis of Singapore. Shan has established himself as a prominent figure in hospitality design across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, showcasing the power o…
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Trailblazing African American Women in Science
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Profiles of 25 pioneering women Madame C.J. Walker's hair care empire Bessie Blount Griffin's medical device Angela D. Ferguson's sickle cell discovery Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson's physics breakthroughs Inspiration for young black girls
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Damien Follone: Crafting Stories Through Design
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Damien Follone, Senior Designer at Wimberly Interiors London, is an acclaimed interior architect known for his dynamic and immersive designs in the hospitality industry. Originally from Australia, Damien's work has earned him recognition as one of Space magazine's rising stars in 2020. His unique approach to interior design is deeply rooted in his …
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Trailblazers of Color in Science and Beyond
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Celebrating Black scientists, engineers, and inventors Inspirational stories from children's literature Overcoming adversity and societal barriers Encouraging young readers to dream and achieve
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The Season 5 premiere picks up with the aftermath of the starship crash carrying Tara, Mr. Barrington, Dr. Epic and other Power U crew members. Who survives? Who doesn’t? Meanwhile, in the chamber below Power U, Ajix Edavene’s plans to unleash the Sphere of Souls hits a supernatural snag.By Wonkybot
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Explore Du Bois's civil rights activism First African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard Influential role in NAACP and Pan-Africanism Authored 'The Souls of Black Folk' Impact on literature and civil rights movement
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Celebrating African-American achievements Stories of inventors, authors, scientists Highlighting successful women and politicians Exploring musicians, artists, and educators
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Jason Butler Harner is a consummate actor appearing in film, theater, and television. He is currently starring in The Big Bend on the big screen and talks about filming in the great outdoors, and a real cliffhanger he experienced. In Sugar on Apple TV+ he stars opposite Colin Farrell as his best friend, and portrays Detective Zoeller in the upcomin…
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Explore Muhammad Ali's boxing triumphs Understand his civil rights activism Learn about his impact on culture Hear his influence on entertainment and philanthropy
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Unsung African American inventors Impact on society and daily life Legacy of determination, innovation, success Inspiring tales for future generations
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Scott Cohen joins host Robin Milling to talk about his latest film The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed, HBO'sThe Girls On The Bus, working with Carla Gugino, and the upcoming The Penguin (HBO) opposite the charming Colin Farrell, well as much as he can! A fellow SUNY New Paltz graduate, we reminisce about famous alumni such as …
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Multi-talented writer/actor/director Sam Benjamin talks about his latest writing project Roommate Regret for The Lifetime Movie Network. Sam shares his own bad tenant nightmares, reveals his musical ambitions portraying his rockstar creation Preston Black, plus many more fun stories from this Liverpool lad.…
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Let's Do Lunch! visitsZaab Zaab, a taste of authentic Thai cuisine, and semi-finalists of the 2024 James Beard Awards. With locations in Queens and Brooklyn, New York, owners Pei Wei and Bryan offer wonderful hospitality and a delectable menu of Northeastern Thai delicacies. When you enter the main dining room you are greeted by Perry, the prawn ha…
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Actor Stephen Moyer (True Blood, Sexy Beast, Elsbeth), also a very talented director joins host Robin Milling to discuss making his sophomore feature debut A Bit Of Light starring his wife Anna Paquin as a recovering alcoholic even further weighted by the separation from her daughters. Stephen's other directing credits have included episodes of Tru…
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Arthur The King is the incredibly true story of extreme adventurer Mikael Lindnord (Mark Wahlberg). Amid an Adventure Racing World Championship he encounters a stray dog who miraculously endures heroic suffering to find him and never leaves his side. Director Simon Cellan Jones (Ballers, Boardwalk Empire, The Diplomat, The Family Plan) talks about …
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Michelle Mylett (Letterkenny) joins host Robin Milling to talk about her latest film American Dreamer opposite Peter Dinklage, Shirley Maclaine, and Matt Dillon. The Candian-born actress discusses what the American dream means to her and reveals how she bonded with her co-stars and love of dance with Shirley Maclaine.…
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In the exciting fifth season, audiences will finally learn the identities of the two people who didn’t survive the starship crash carrying Tara, Chloe, Seth, Mr. Barrington, Dr. Epic, Micah Gregory, Lucinda DuPont, Abigail Pruitt, Sarika and the ‘Tremendous Twelve’ – and how the remaining characters cope with the aftermath of the loss. They’ll also…
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The world knew him as the movie star Cary Grant, but underneath his screen persona was the real man, Archibald Alexander Leach, aka Archie. In the series Archie, currently streaming on Britbox,Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Death of Stalin, Mass, The Patriot) takes on the iconic matinee idol from the inside out, exposing…
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Laurie Kaye joins host Robin Milling to talk about her memoir, "Confessions of a Rock 'n Roll Name Dropper My Life Leading Up to John Lennon's Last Interview." The book weaves tales of her storied life and career in the music business leading up to the ill-fated day when she would forever become known as John Lennon's last interview, one she conduc…
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Milling About with Director Nick Broomfield
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Brian Jones, founder of The Rolling Stones led the band to their early success, becoming an unfortunate casualty of the excesses of rock 'n roll, dying at the age of 27 from a drowning accident. Documentary filmmaker Nick Broomfield joins host Robin Milling to discuss his latest offering, The Stones and Brian Jones, which explores Jones' musical ge…
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The Power of Design: Creating Healthy and Connected Spaces with Paolo De Simone
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Ever notice how we often put photos of our loved ones on our desk regardless of whether our desk is at home or in an office? We do so to remind ourselves of what is important to us in our life. Let’s take it further. Ever notice how plants and paintings soften a space not just aesthetically but also improve the air and energy in that room? Even how…
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Noah Wyle, best known as Dr. John Carter on ER, The Librarian, and Falling Skies, joins host Robin Milling to talk about his latest film project, At The Gates. Noah plays the patriarch of the Barris family, whose life is turned upside down when his family hides their housekeeper from El Salvador and her son from a local Los Angeles immigration roun…
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Designing Luxury Senior Living: A Conversation with Daun St. Amand
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It’s perhaps not something we think much about until we need it. But where we live when we get older will become a priority especially when our physical and social needs dictate our choices. Today, those choices have become much more palatable and even enticing when it comes to Luxury Senior Living. The demand for these high-end homes designed with…
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The Ronnie Tan Story: From the power of tech to the intelligence of nature.
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Ronnie Tan’s love for the outdoors is palpable – growing up in a city like Singapore, there was no shortage of lush greenery for him to be inspired and nurtured by. It would be that sense of wonder that would inform his career choices from his role as an outdoor educator and corporate trainer with the Outward Bound movement to taking a leap of fait…
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The Sean Harry Story: From Ohio Cornfields to Futuristic Designs
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Every single one of us has a story worth telling. It’s that story that shapes who we are at home and what we bring to our work every single day. It’s in the details where we discover the moments that shaped us, the people who inspired us and the choices that changed the course of our lives. When we start to get to know people on a deeper level, the…
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Everyone has a dating nightmare story and Cat Person takes it to the extreme. Drector Susanna Fogel joins host Robin Milling to talk about the perils of dating in the modern world and how her lead actors Emilia Jones (CODA) and Nicholas Braun (Succession) approached their roles, finessing their characters' complicated relationship. Susanna shared s…
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Mike Sargent joins host Robin Milling to talk about his directorial horror slasher project From The Shadows, inspired by Zoom and the virtual world, Mike talks about working with veteran film and stage actors Bruce Davison and Keith David, and how his various life experiences as a film critic radio broadcaster, storyboard illustrator and sound desi…
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In this week's episode of The Drawing Board, David Moore, CEO, reflects on enduring lessons from WATG’s founders, emphasizing collaboration and passion as the company’s core values. He discusses the responsibility of preserving the firm’s legacy, highlighting the importance of credibility, knowledge, and authenticity in leadership. WATG leverages i…
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Upping the Game: Gaming’s Evolution in Entertainment Spaces
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When you think of gaming, the kind you find in real life, what comes to mind? Roulette tables? Windowless casinos? All-you-can-eat buffets? While you can certainly find that, WATG believes that gaming has upped its game to elevate the customer experience into the world of entertainment. 5-star treatment where even thinking is effortless from the mo…
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Raconteur rocker John Waite, currently on tour, checks in with host Robin Milling. Celebrating 40 years making music, John is not only a great songwriter, but a wonderful storyteller who reminisces about poignant moments in his career. At 71, John tells Robin he has no intention of letting the years get in the way of what makes him happiest which i…
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In The YouTube Effect, director Alex Winter (Bill & Ted Franchise, Zappa) goes behind the screen with this documentary delving deep into the social media channel. Winter questions YouTube founder SteveChen, former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, YouTube creators - some who have become stars in their own right - and more, sharing an eye-opening view int…
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Succession star Brian Cox did his best to provide entertaining anecdotes from shooting Prisoner’s Daughter, but his attention was paid more to working with the cast and director Catherine Hardwicke. What he does remember fondly is having "great fun" with Kate Beckinsale, who played his daughter in the film, and revisiting Las Vegas, where the film …
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In this cinematic poem Midday Black Midnight Blue, Chris Stack stars as Ian, a loner on the edge of Puget Sound, grappling with long-held grief for a woman he loved Liv who died nearly two decades ago. Co-written and co-directed by Samantha Soule (Liv) and Daniel Talbott with Merritt Wever, it's a contemplative film about love and loss. Chris talke…
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So you Bought a Private Island; What Next?
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What goes into creating a place that becomes a chosen space to live, to explore, to rest? Where do you even begin, how do you avoid sameness? And what are the crucial building blocks that must be present in order to ensure a destination is one that lasts? In this episode, Monita is joined by Rob Sykes, Studio Director, Advisory Services, London, an…
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Singer, songwriter, and musical chanteuse Judith Owen has found her joy once again, this time with a new album of jazz standards, "Come And Get It." Judith joins host Robin Milling to chat about making her home in New Orleans to escape the last few years, where she celebrated her creativity and assembled her band of Gentleman Callers for this bold …
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Our Earth Day episode. The nature of human beings is the need to build, grow, and change, to find new landscapes and terrain on which to call our own. The desire for legacy, for impact, is huge. What kind of architectural styles and techniques can help not hinder our planet? And what can architects and interior designers learn from the intelligence…
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We discuss designing for fun with Senior Master Planner, Dan Hinch. So much of what we talk about these days, and so much of what is on our minds, is serious stuff. Even when it comes to hospitality design, we tend to focus on wellness, sustainability, and comfort – which are all important, of course. But what about fun? Where does that fit into th…
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Writer, director, and star Todd Flaherty joins host Robin Milling to discuss his wonderful film Chrissy Judy. Todd was inspired to write the story of two drag sisters who find themselves at a crossroads in their friendship when one pursues love in Philadelphia, while the other stays in New York to pursue his dreams as a drag queen chanteuse. Todd t…
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