Best Colleen Cole Podcasts (2024)

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Charge for Your Value in Creative Work, Not Just Your Time, with Creative Director Cole Heilborn 58:20

9h ago58:20

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Cole Heilborn (he/him) is the Creative Director of film production studio Port Side Productions. His "company of one plus contractors" helps brands in the outdoor and active lifestyle world tell stories that cut through the clutter on the internet and help marketers achieve their goals. Cole is also the host of the Backcountry Marketing Podcast (on…

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The Scottish Session - 4 August 2024 26:06

18h ago26:06

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Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm

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How to Ensure Right-Fit Clients for your Freelance Business (and Avoid the Bad Ones) 18:33

6h ago18:33

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Not all clients are created equal. When I was a new freelancer, I didn't know any better when it came to selecting work that was a great partnership and would often settle for a paycheck or what "potential" I thought working with a client could give me. In one particularly difficult case, my client would call me every day to check in even though I …

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PvI#79: Edificial Intentions with Danny Mora 51:58

2d ago51:58

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Danny was in a sketch troupe called Maximum Party Zone back in the day with your improv host Bill, and they’ve now revived that trio to create the MPZ Listening Party podcast, which workshops sketch ideas in real time as a fun form of conversation. So we try out some of their tricks, such as combining two properties (in this case nominally The Appr…

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PvI#78: We Essence Merge with Tamler Sommers 1:03:09

25d ago1:03:09

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Tamler teaches philosophy at The University of Houston and hosts the Very Bad Wizards podcast. He joins Mark and Bill to talk about personal identity and whether the “self” is necessarily co-extensive with a particular body. Plus: meditation, Daniel Day Improv’s method acting, All of Me vs. Regarding Henry, what does “metaphysics” mean to YOU, drea…

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Turning One Professional Opportunity into Many More with Emmy Award Winning Director and Producer Amy Sabreen 46:52

19d ago46:52

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Amy Sabreen (she/her) is a director, producer, writer and 3-time Emmy Award winner. She’s directed and produced top-rated unscripted television shows as well as award-winning documentary and branded content on 14,000-foot peaks, in the remote Alaskan tundra, below the ocean's surface, and in 17 countries. Career highlights include producing NBC’s P…

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The Scottish Session - 7 July 2024 18:29

7d ago18:29

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Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm

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Leaning into Reciprocity to Build True Community in Creative Work with Tori Duhaime 35:24

1M ago35:24

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Tori Duhaime (she/they) is a photographer and movement artist based in Richmond, Virginia. She works in the outdoor industry space as a photographer, marketing professional, program coordinator, and social media specialist. Their workflow and creative approach is heavily informed by her former career in dance as well as the abundant community gaine…

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PvI#77: Fashionation with Sheri Flanders 59:01

1M ago59:01

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The actor/writer/comedian joins us to talk about the philosophy of fashion, from the ancients to the present: Is clothing a mode of self-expression or something more (or less)? What does retro fashion say about the current state of culture? Should you wear clothes that you have to be sewn into? If you only had one little piece of cloth to wear, whe…

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The 3 Money Mindset Mistakes Freelancers Make and How to Overcome Them 20:45

2M ago20:45

20:45

In my first few years as a coach and in all 7 years of my freelance work, I avoided money talk. But as time went on, I realized how crucial it is to examine both our relationships with money and how we manage it in order to have a sustainable business and a purposeful life in a capitalist world. I got there in part thanks to Rachel Rodgers, a busin…

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PvI#76: Hello, Larry w/ Lawrence Ware 59:04

1M ago59:04

59:04

The philosopher and entertainment journalist direct from Mark’s Pretty Much Pop podcast joins PvI for an hour of merriment. We talk parenthood, philosophy of race, the RULES of improv (or the singular answer to a philosophy question), old 9th graders, one black Peggy, using racy improv in a classroom setting, and more. Here’s an excerpt from the es…

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The Scottish Session - 2 June 2024 25:17

2M ago25:17

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Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm

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Structuring Creative Strategy as a Comprehensive Service with Colleen Goldhorn 35:04

2M ago35:04

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Freelancers: Join us for a 2-hour Intensive on June 27th all about authentic selling to turn a prospective client into a paying client! We'll cover how to lead potential client conversations, skill sets and tools available to you in those discussions, and a play by play, ready-to-use template created for you so you have an outline for every client …

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How to Not Get in Your Own Way as a Creative Freelancer with Latasha Greene 41:50

3M ago41:50

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Latasha Greene (she/her) is the owner and head artist of Jitterbug Art Studio. She's originally from Baltimore and currently lives in Denver, CO as a full time outdoor artist. Latasha creates bright and engaging imagery that celebrates diversity in the outdoors, illustrates the healing powers of nature, and showcases the importance of conservation.…

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PvI#75: The Alien Literally Has Two Faces w/ Bran Peacock 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

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The Hitchhikers and Appetizers co-host joins Mark and Bill to talk about cultural relativism. We talk about foreign-ness, what parts of ethics seem to apply to all cultures, the Museum of Soup, pushing back tactfully in a scene, and more. In my culture, listening to this episode while in a work meeting is polite. Everything you want to know about t…

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The Scottish Session - 5 May 2024 24:43

3M ago24:43

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Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm

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The Two Main Elements of a Thriving Freelance Business (Solo Episode) 20:52

3M ago20:52

20:52

I've worked with freelancers for over 6 years and was a freelancer myself for most of my 20s. On new solo episodes of Creatives in the Wild, I'm sharing wisdom and research I've gained from those experiences, so you can learn tools and strategies to use in your business right away! Today, we're diving into the two main elements freelancers need in …

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PvI#74: A Psychedelic Embrace with David Peña-Guzmán (Overthink) 1:05:36

4M ago1:05:36

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David is co-host of the excellent Overthink podcast, popular among the young people today, and so we have him monologue to children as an anti (?) drug speaker. How can drugs change us, our sense of self, and the ways we see the world? Can some drugs be considered “natural”? Also, legally defensible drug use at work, and Nancy Reagan the Heel. Foll…

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How to Nurture Freelance Client Relationships by Understanding their Needs with Kaylee Litle 37:20

4M ago37:20

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Kaylee Litle (she/her) is the founder of Kindling Design, a graphic design studio specializing in branding, web, and brand experiences for outdoor-minded companies. Through thoughtful design and creative problem solving, Kaylee's Signature Bonfire Brand Process offers clients an in-depth, guided experience through creating a meaningful visual ident…

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The Scottish Session - 7 Apr 2024 27:00

4M ago27:00

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Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm

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Maintaining Soul in Storytelling and Creative Work in a Capitalist Society with Micheli Oliver 42:18

4M ago42:18

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PvI#73: Family Whêtspät w/ Colleen Doyle 57:21

5M ago57:21

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The co-host of the Those Who Aunt podcast joins Mark and Bill to joke about the family as the fundamental political unit and its special place in ethics. On the flip side, what questions should you ask yourself about your character at the start of a scene? Plus, Jan. 6, Platonic eugenics, transcending physical desire, a story that doesn’t quite get…

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How Color Designer and Strategist Dawn Rae Knoth Cultivates Long-Term Client Relationships through Meaningful Processes and Working with Constraints 37:43

5M ago37:43

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Dawn Rae Knoth (she/her) is a Color Designer + Trend Strategist who has been consulting with brands in the outdoor industry for over 21 years. She works with clients to implement meaningful, functional creative visions that elevate a brand's purpose, positioning, and consumer engagement. Dawn Rae loves how her work combines multiple things that exc…

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PvI#72: Spock Fever w/ Cole Nasrallah and Chris Rathjen 1:04:53

4M ago1:04:53

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It’s another TEAM PLAY episode, with our returning champions, star of improv stages and podcasts Chris and College of Southern Nevada philosophy prof Cole receiving NOT THE INFORMATION THEY EXPECT and gettin’ all rational and such when consoling a friend and wrangling about a math quiz. Luxuriate in the rich characters and philosophy tools! Cole ph…

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The Scottish Session - 3 Mar 2024 25:03

5M ago25:03

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Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm

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How Jessica Kennedy Uses Intuition in Website Design, SEO, Client Management, and Business Planning 39:52

5M ago39:52

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Jessica Kennedy (she/her) is a website designer and SEO specialist who builds, manages, and optimizes WordPress and Squarespace websites for small business owners. She loves working with outdoor-loving folks who are starting a business or looking to improve their online presence. When not working, Jessica is usually dog-walking, camping, or laughin…

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PvI#71: The Cranio-Fascism Exchange 52:23

6M ago52:23

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If people would be uniquely healed by your blood, how much would you charge for it? Would it make a difference if they were wealthy vampires? Bill entices Mark to join a cult. You can watch video for this episode, including all our post-game chatting, all ad-free, just by visiting our Patreon page; you need not subscribe. The episode image was snat…

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Vulnerability in Filmmaking: How Iz La Motte Brought her Dream Career to Life 40:35

6M ago40:35

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Iz La Motte (she/her) is an adventure photographer and filmmaker who splits her time between Utah’s Wasatch Range and her off-grid cabin in the woods of Vermont. Iz has developed her craft into one that focuses on the human story and its relation to the world. Her passion lies in working with individuals and brands to tell their own impactful stori…

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Changing an Industry from the Inside Out with Andrea Kelly 37:41

6M ago37:41

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Andrea Kelly (she/her) is the Founder/CEO/Advisor of Make Plus Equal, an advisory agency that helps outdoor apparel brands serve diverse body types. Voted by Outside Business Journal as one of 2022's Twenty Most Influential people in the Outdoor Industry, Andrea has been championing Size Inclusion for over 10 years. Her efforts and expertise not on…

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PvI#70: Paramilitary Existentialism w/ Jonny Thomson 57:41

6M ago57:41

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Jonny taught philosophy at Oxford, wrote the international bestseller Mini Philosophy, and now writes for Big Think. We talk Kierkegaard and act out some scenes about scouting and military recruitment. Do we have to live within labels? Does one have to leap to a label, without justification? For much more Kierkegaard, see our series on The Partiall…

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The Scottish Session - 4 Feb 2024 23:56

6M ago23:56

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Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm

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PvI#69: Alternative Religious Practices w/ Katie Caussin 1:04:48

7M ago1:04:48

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Katie is the co-artistic director of Chicago’s IO theater and used to do Comedy Sports improv with Bill. She also took a lot of classes in philosophy and religion, so we talk some about cults, Kierkegaard, tolerance, and more. In our scenes, a family contemplates celebrating Christmas differently this year, and people debate the appropriate gift fo…

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Embracing Your "And" Superpower as a Creative with Katie Cooney 43:03

7M ago43:03

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Katie Cooney (she/her) is an adventure photographer and outdoor illustrator based in Driggs, Idaho. You'll most likely have seen her work for brands like Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Kari Traa, OnX Backcountry, Mammut and many more. In 2022, Katie opened a small shop in Driggs, Fireweed Shop & Studios, with a focus on handmade and small-batch good…

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PvI#68: Mark and Bill Oozing at Christmastime 1:02:00

7M ago1:02:00

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It’s our office holiday party, where we engage in chit-chat then enter into a few holiday scenes. Is there any philosophy content in this one at all? We do talk a bit about status and authority. Was there any particular improv lesson? We forgot to actually lay out our lessons at the end, and (SPOILER) declined to name a winner. Our Post-Game discus…

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The Scottish Session - 7 Jan 2024 20:35

7M ago20:35

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Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm

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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Freelancing with Katie Lozancich 35:06

7M ago35:06

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Katie Lozancich ("Katie Lo") (she/her) is a storyteller and fine artist through Katie Lo. Creative. Storytelling has been a passion of Katie's ever since she got her first National Geographic subscription as a kid (which she bought with her allowance money). Those glossy pages and rich photographs were the catalysts for her career as an award-winni…

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The Power of Play in Creative Entrepreneurship with Kika MacFarlane & Tala Schlossberg of Two Toes Creative 40:47

8M ago40:47

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Kika MacFarlane (she/her) and Tala Schlossberg (she/her) are Co-Founders & Creative Directors of the design studio Two Toes Creative. Two Toes works with brands & people who have ideas that feel too big to visualize, stories that they can’t keep in, and campaigns that need creativity to fuel them. They specialize in making complex information diges…

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PvI#67: Consent to Improv w/ Sukaina Hirji 1:04:34

8M ago1:04:34

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Sukaina teaches philosophy at U. of Pennsylvania, combining work from ancient Greek, contemporary moral, and feminist philosophy. She lets Mark and Bill know about critiques by feminist philosophers of the idea of consent. We talk a bit about moral agency, teaching dynamics given these kids today, Aristotelian virtue, and testing personality types …

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Building Systems of Support as a Freelancer with Emily Holland 44:04

8M ago44:04

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Emily Holland (she/her) is a podcast strategist, consultant, and coach based in Boulder, Colorado. She has produced, edited, and hosted her own podcasts, The Stokecast and the Nature Untold Podcast, and now helps individual creators and brands create and grow their podcasts. When she’s not being a podcast nerd, she loves spending time outdoors, whe…

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PvI#66: Legacy Mops w/ Kevin Allison 1:00:37

8M ago1:00:37

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Kevin is the creator and host of the storytelling podcast RISK! and is the alphabetically foremost member of the MTV-televised, newly reformed, celebrity-infested sketch comedy troupe The State. He tells us he was also the creative director of an improv troupe for a year, but it’s not his primary jam, so we talk about that before launching into a s…

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The Scottish Session - 3 Dec 2023 22:13

8M ago22:13

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Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm

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Creativity is Messy with Dani Reyes-Acosta 36:56

9M ago36:56

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Dani Reyes-Acosta is an award-winning advocate, filmmaker, athlete, and strategist who inspires individual action and collective communion through stories of reciprocity. Dani is Mestiza (Mexican) and Filipina proudly reclaiming the complexities of her heritage as a storyteller, food cultivator, and legacy Coloradan. Her latest project, OUTLIER, ex…

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Bonus Episode with the Team Behind "Advice For Girls" 40:01

9M ago40:01

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BONUS: We're spotlighting a new film that's encouraging young girls to show up as their true selves and not let anything stand in their way. Advice for Girls is an all-woman ski production both in front of and behind the camera, from athletes to cinematography, photography, design, and post-production. Between cast and crew, more than 30 women were…

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PvI#65: Pop Spice 53:26

9M ago53:26

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Recorded on 9/11 (a date not known primarily for its improv activities), only now making its way to you, this discussion between Mark and Bill talk child deification, pop philosophy vs. pop improv, foreign accents, and guns in schools in the hands of improvisers. The image is from this Reddit article asking for ideas on how to “spice up” a potentia…

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To Be a Great Freelancer, Be of Service with Shandi Kano 39:04

9M ago39:04

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Shandi Kano is a commercial and freelance producer by trade and endurance runner, snowboarder and splitboarder by passion, living in Salt Lake City. Shandi started freelancing 10 years ago following an impactful career at ESPN and powerful life change and has since worked with some of the biggest brands in the outdoors industry and beyond. In this …

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PvI#64: TEAM PLAY GENERALS with Linda Orr and Andrew Lavin 1:15:34

9M ago1:15:34

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Returning freedom fighters Andrew and Linda and join Bill and Mark to talk about philosophical liberalism: Its rationales and varieties. Plus, preschool orientation, and Greek gods creating a new world. Follow Linda @IrisCutter. Her weekly improv show is with the troupe Dumb John. Listen to Andrew’s philosophy podcast, Reductio, which has dwelt fur…

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The Scottish Session - 5 Nov 2023 21:45

9M ago21:45

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Colleen Cole presents a varied selection of Scottish music plus the latest news from the Caledonian Society on the first Sunday of the month at 3pm

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Playing The Long Game In Freelancing with Margo Stoney 43:07

10M ago43:07

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How do you combine your talents with purpose-driven work? When do all the small steps lead to a business you’re proud of? Margo Stoney (she/her) is the Owner and Creative Director of High Mountain Creative. She lives in Montana and is dedicated to using graphic design to save the planet. She collaborates with nonprofits to develop visual storytelli…

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Reclaiming Your Authentic Self as a Freelancer with Emily Tidwell 43:13

10M ago43:13

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Emily Tidwell (she/her) is a freelance adventure photographer whose event and campaign photography can be seen in partnership with brands like Red Bull, Patagonia, and Palisades Tahoe. Emily got her start shooting in the park for ski publications and eventually built a name for herself in the biking and outdoors industry as well. In this episode, J…

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PvI#63: Virtual Socrates w/ David Chalmers 58:20

10M ago58:20

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The New York University Prof and author of many influential books including the new Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy joins Mark and Bill to simulate debates about AI, cybersex, actor vs. character, and keeping children safe from reality. We refer to Nick Bostrom’s argument that we’re most likely now in a simulation. In a past…

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