Best Shannon Borg Podcasts (2024)

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My Best Friend’s Wedding (Part 2) w/ actors Jin Ha and Jane Lynch, writers John Hoffman and JJ Philbin, and production designer Patrick Howe 55:16

1h ago55:16

55:16

Let’s talk a bit more about the Season 4 finale, My Best Friend's Wedding. We’ll hear more from Jin, Jane, John, and JJ. That's Jin Ha who plays Marshall P. Pope slash Rex Bailey, Jane Lynch who plays Sazz Pataki, Showrunner, Co-creator and co-writer of this episode John Hoffman, and JJ Philbin who co-wrote the episode with John. We'll also hear fr…

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My Best Friend’s Wedding (Part 1) w/ actors Jin Ha and Jane Lynch, and writers John Hoffman and JJ Philbin 48:11

2h ago48:11

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The day has finally come! It’s time to talk about the season 4 finale, My Best Friend's Wedding! We’ll hear from Jin Ha who plays Marshall P. Pope slash Rex Bailey, Jane Lynch who plays Sazz Pataki, Showrunner, Co-creator and co-writer of this episode John Hoffman, and JJ Philbin who co-wrote the episode with John. We'll talk about the movie magic …

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Escape From Planet Klongo (Part 2) w/ stunt coordinator Chris Barnes, writers Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith, and John Hoffman 40:09

14d ago40:09

40:09

So close! Today, we’re continuing the conversation all about Season 4 Episode 9, Escape from Planet Klongo. We’ll hear from showrunner and co-creator John Hoffman, the writers of the episode Ben Smith and Alex Bigelow, and we'll also talk to Chris Barnes! He is the amazing stunt coordinator on Only Murders in the Building. We'll talk about seeing S…

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Escape From Planet Klongo (Part 1) w/ John Hoffman and writers Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith 37:18

7d ago37:18

37:18

Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 9, Escape From Planet Klongo… It’s the first episode named after a fictional movie! We’ll hear from Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman and the writers of the episode Alex Bigelow and Ben Smith, We'll talk about Ron Howard's passion project (are we witnessing the end of Ron Howard’s career??), what a Klongo is e…

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Lifeboat (Part 2) w/ actor Desmin Borges and John Hoffman 52:48

19d ago52:48

52:48

We’re keeping the conversation going on Season 4 Episode 8, Lifeboat! We’ll hear from Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman and the final member of the Sauce Family, Desmin Borges who plays Alfonso Olivera! We'll talk about the legend of Tony Danza in the Only Murders universe, the philosophical conundrum of Dudenoff's death, and… the beginnings o…

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Lifeboat (Part 1) w/ writers Kristin Newman and Jake Schnesel, and directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini 41:13

14d ago41:13

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Today we're talking all about Season 4 Episode 8, Lifeboat. We'll talk to writers Kristin Newman and Jake Schnesel, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and we'll even hear from Production Designer Patrick Howe! Tune in if you want to know how Eugene Levy and Steve Martin worked out their omelet bit, the origins of Eva Longoria's 19 …

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Valley of the Dolls (Part 2) w/ Molly Shannon, John Hoffman, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, and production designer Pat 50:25

19d ago50:25

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We’ve got to keep talking about Season 4 Episode 7! We’ll hear from husband and wife directing team Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman, Production Designer Patrick Howe, and the amazing Molly Shannon who plays Bev Melon! We're finally going into detail about the dolls (so many dolls), including Meryl St…

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Valley of the Dolls (Part 1) w/ Eva Longoria, directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, John Hoffman, and Michael Cyril Creighton 38:03

21d ago38:03

38:03

Season 4 Episode 7 is one for the books!!! Today we’re talking to husband and wife directing team Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman, Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman, the one and only Eva Longoria, and Michael Cyril Creighton! We'll talk about Eva Longoria's special connection to Meryl Streep, the choice to bring Season 4 all the way b…

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Blow-Up (Part 2) w/ actors Catherine Cohen and Siena Werber 39:03

26d ago39:03

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Let’s keep talking about Season 4 Episode 6 with the Brothers Sisters themselves! Trina and Tawny Brothers are played by Catherine Cohen and Siena Werber respectively. We'll talk about their initial chemistry in the audition room, shooting on super 8 cameras, and whether or not we can trust them... As usual, there are spoilers for episode six ahead…

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Blow-Up (Part 1) w/ John Hoffman, director Jessica Yu, and actors Richard Kind and Michael Cyril Creighton 40:14

1M ago40:14

40:14

Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 6 with Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman, Director Jessica Yu, actors Richard Kind and Michael Cyril Creighton, and even Production Designer Patrick Howe! We'll hear about the process of piecing together all the different types of found footage in this episode, the inspiration for the Brothers Sisters short fi…

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Adaptation (Part 2) w/ actors Molly Shannon and Michael Cyril Creighton, and John Hoffman 42:19

1M ago42:19

42:19

Onto the second part of Season 4 Episode 5! And boy oh boy, it’s an exciting one! Today we're talking to the amazing… Molly Shannon! Iconic. Comedy. Legend. Molly Shannon who obviously plays Bev Melon. We'll also catch up with Showrunner Co-creator John Hoffman and actor Michael Cyril Creighton who plays Howard. You’ll hear what Molly Shannon has i…

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Adaptation (Part 1) w/ writers JJ Philbin and Ella Robinson Brooks and director Jessica Yu 36:05

1M ago36:05

36:05

Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 5 with writers JJ Philbin and Ella Robinson Brooks about which actor made Selena Gomez break character while shooting and director of episodes 405 (and 406) about how Fisher Price toys helped in the planning of a particularly challenging scene. Plus… A giveaway! Heads up, there are spoilers for episode five. So lis…

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The Stunt Man (Part 2) w/ actors Jane Lynch and Michael Cyril Creighton 32:55

1M ago32:55

32:55

On to part 2 of Season 4 Episode 4! We're talking to the one... the only... Jane Lynch! Sazz Pataki! Can you believe it??? We'll learn how the character was first pitched to her all those years ago and how Sazz has changed over the seasons. We'll also talk with Michael Cyril Creighton about the secret parts of Howard's wardrobe this season and what…

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The Stunt Man (Part 1) w/ writer Madeleine George and actor Michael McFadden 38:37

1M ago38:37

38:37

What an episode! Today we’re talking all about Season 4 Episode 4! Ryan and Maggie talk to writer Madeleine George about some of the different places she and the other writers looked for inspiration into the world of stunts and whose idea it was to make Glen Stubbins an Irishman! We’ll also hear from actor Michael McFadden, who plays the bartender …

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Two for the Road (Part 2) w/ actor Richard Kind 33:33

2M ago33:33

33:33

Richard Kind, who plays Stink Eye Joe AKA Vince Fish, talks about the feeling of acting alongside comedy legends and explains what he does and doesn't remember about being on set. John Hoffman, Co-Creator, Showrunner, talks about the casting of Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis, and Eugene Levy, and explains the different types of clues in the show. …

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Two for the Road (Part 1) w/ writers Ben Smith & Pete Swanson and showrunner John Hoffman 38:31

2M ago38:31

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It’s time to talk about Season 4 Episode 3! Ryan and Maggie chat with writers Ben Smith and Pete Swanson about how much casting impacts writing the dynamics between the trio and their doubles. Plus, an alternate plan to get Stink Eye Joe to take off his eye patch that involved… a dozen hard boiled eggs? We’ll also hear from Showrunner, Co-creator J…

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Gates of Heaven (Part 2) w/ actress Amy Ryan and showrunner John Hoffman 29:50

2M ago29:50

29:50

Today on the show, we are continuing our conversation about Season 4 Episode 2, Gates of Heaven. We talk to Co-creator, Showrunner, and Director of the episode John Hoffman, about his perspective on talking ghosts in the Arconia and we’ll hear how a cute little vacation turned into an Oh Hell-a-thon. Plus, we’ve got the amazing actress Amy Ryan on …

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Gates of Heaven (Part 1) w/ writer Kristin Newman, and actors Daphne Rubin-Vega & Lilian Rebelo 39:49

2M ago39:49

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Let’s talk about Season 4 Episode 2! Ryan and Maggie chat with writer Kristin Newman about the origins of the West Tower at the Arconia and her secret contributions to the impeccable casting of Sazz Pataki. We’ll hear from two members of the Sauce family: the legendary Daphne Rubin-Vega who plays Inez and the charming Lilian Rebelo who plays her da…

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Once Upon a Time in the West (w/ Showrunner John Hoffman & Writer Joshua Allen Griffith) 42:16

2M ago42:16

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Welcome back for season 4 of the Only Murders in the Building Podcast! Producers Ryan Tillotson and Maggie Boles are your hosts again this season. Today, we’re talking all about episode 1 with showrunner and co-creator of the series John Hoffman. He also is the director and co-writer of episode one. We’ll talk about some of the new additions to the…

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Your Creative Spark 26:20

3M ago26:20

26:20

Art does change the world and you are one of those flames. You are the fuel for your own art and art is your fuel. The world inspires us and we transform those ideas and concepts and images into something new, which then creates more beauty in the world and more ideas and more thoughts and more change. Complete show notes and transcript at https://…

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Positive & Negative Space in Art & Business 15:17

9M ago15:17

15:17

Big 3 Ideas from this episode: Negative and Positive Space help to define shapes and focus in art - and life. The shape of your goals, career and business is created by the decisions you make - The constraints or freedoms you choose, and what you do and don't do. Mostly we look at Positive Space - the shape we are creating. But … looking at the neg…

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The Seeds of Your Creative Business 15:55

10M ago15:55

15:55

Seeds hold profound symbolism and are often associated with concepts of growth, potential, and new beginnings. Inside every hard shell - including the one on our shoulders - is a world of knowledge that can guide you in your creative entrepreneurship, but sometimes you just need a little guidance. In this episode, art and business coach Shannon Bo…

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Opening Night (Part 4) 44:33

1y ago44:33

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It's the very last episode of this season of Only Murders in the Pod! Thanks for coming along on this wild and crazy ride. Today, we're sharing our conversation with some of the writers of the season. We'll talk about keeping secrets when you know the killer's identity on a hit TV show, some of the plot lines and gags that never made it to screen, …

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Opening Night (Part 3) 38:39

1y ago38:39

38:39

After the season finale last week, there was just too much good stuff to cram into 2 episodes. So we're back for two more and then we're talking a dang vacation! Today, we're talking about our dearly beloved Sazz and the final production of Death Rattle Dazzle. We'll hear from Showrunner and Co-creator John Hoffman, co-writer of episode 10, Ben Smi…

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Opening Night (Part 2) 57:02

1y ago57:02

57:02

Welcome back for Part 2 of our coverage of Episode 10, the season finale! Today, we're talking all about music! We talk with lead songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, plus Michael R. Jackson, who co-wrote For the Sake of a Child with Pasek & Paul. We'll also hear from Executive Music Producer Ian Eisendrath and we'll dive into each of the so…

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Opening Night (Part 1) 52:28

1y ago52:28

52:28

Today, we're speaking with a writer!!! Can you believe it? Ben Smith co-wrote Episode 10 with John Hoffman. We'll talk with the Director of Episode 10 Jamie Babbitt. And we'll talk with John Hoffman, Co-Creator, Showrunner, co-writer of this episode, north star, angel. We'll talk about discovering who really killed Ben Glenroy (and how!), opening n…

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Thirty (Part 2) 36:50

1y ago36:50

36:50

Welcome back for Part 2 of our coverage of Episode 9! Today, we're talking with Co-creator and Showrunner John Hoffman and Costume Designer Dana Covarrubias. We'll talk about the new morning turkey, humanizing Ben Glenroy, and Joy's mother's wedding dress (which looks great on Mabel). After that, theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, a…

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Thirty (Part 1) 37:07

1y ago37:07

37:07

Today on the show, we speak with Director of Episode 9, Cherien Dabis. You might remember her from Episode 7 too. We'll also hear from First ADs Becky Chin and Cedric Vara, and briefly from DP Kyle Wullschlegger. We'll talk about the chaos of shooting on the streets of New York, Ben Glenroy's low moment in the dressing room, and how reliable those …

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Sitzprobe (Part 2) 38:41

1y ago38:41

38:41

Here is Part 2 of our coverage of Episode 8! Today, we're talking with Co-creator and Showrunner John Hoffman about the uncanny resemblance between Dickie and Loretta, some key pieces of evidence in solving ben's murder, and Meryl's Streep's favorite lyric from the song -- Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did iI? Then, we'll go thru some of our liste…

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Sitzprobe (Part 1) 39:50

1y ago39:50

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CoBro (Part 2) 30:52

1y ago30:52

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Welcome to Part 2 of our coverage of Episode 7! We're talk with Director of Photography Kyle Wullschlegger about some of the most memorable shots from the season and what it was like working with his heroes. Then, we'll go thru listener theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your friends! Check out Kyle's photogr…

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CoBro (Part 1) 33:45

1y ago33:45

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Today, we speak with director of episode 7, Cherien Dabis, plus Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman. Hear about Matthew Broderick's once in a lifetime role as... Matthew Broderick, Mabel's newer, younger podcast partners, and the hidden secrets in how Theo communicates with Mabel. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode seven. So listene…

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Ghost Light (Part 2) 45:03

1y ago45:03

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Onto part 2 of our coverage of Episode 6! We talk with Production Designer Patrick Howe about some easter eggs on set, plus we'll catch up with Showrunner and Co-Creator John Hoffman to talk about some of the weird and wonderful rituals of the theatre. And of course, theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your de…

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Ghost Light (Part 1) 29:39

1y ago29:39

29:39

We're talking all about episode 6 with Director of Episode 6 (and 5) Chris Koch, plus Editors Peyton Koch and Shelley Westerman, and Director of Photography Kyle Wullschlegger. Get ready to hear about some of the secrets hidden within the walls of Jerry Blau's lair, how Chris approaches shooting a suspect from a director's standpoint, and Howard's …

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Ah, Love! (Part 2) 28:38

1y ago28:38

28:38

And we're onto part 2 of our coverage of Episode 5! We talk with Costume Designer Dana Covarrubias about dressing Loretta, John Hoffman about the return of our beloved Sazz Pataki. Plus, thoughts and theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your detective friends! Send us your thoughts and theories: onlymurders@str…

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Ah, Love! (Part 1) 33:31

1y ago33:31

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Let's talk about episode 5 with John Hoffman (Co-Creator, Showrunner, and Producer) and Director of Episode 5 (and 6) Chris Koch. We'll talk about the blossoming romance between Oliver and Loretta, we'll get a glimpse at the production puzzle involved in bringing the tooth ferry to life with DP Kyle Wullschleger, and we'll hear about Meryl Streep's…

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The White Room (Part 2) 26:31

1y ago26:31

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Onto part 2 of our coverage of Episode 4! We talk with the director of Episode 4, Adam Shankman about some of his favorite moments on set. Plus, thoughts and theories! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share the show with your detective friends! Send us your thoughts and theories: onlymurders@strawhutmedia.com Or chat with us on Reddit: …

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The White Room (Part 1) 27:57

1y ago27:57

27:57

Today, we go into episode 4 with John Hoffman (Co-Creator, Showrunner, and Producer) and Costume Designer Dana Covarrubias. Hear about Charles's patter song, the secrets hidden in Mabel's outfits, and the transformation of Cinda Canning. Just a heads up, there are spoilers for episode four. So listeners, if you haven't watched, stream it now and co…

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Grab Your Hankies (Part 2) 34:31

1y ago34:31

34:31

On today’s show, we’re onto part 2 of our coverage of Episode 3. We talk with Editors Shelley Westerman and Payton Koch about how they make people look suspicious with editing and the time-consuming frankenstein process of mixing songs. Plus, we're sharing a few of the theories you've sent us so far -- by email and thru the Only Murders subreddit. …

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Grab Your Hankies (Part 1) 40:40

1y ago40:40

40:40

On today’s show, we talk about episode 3 with John Hoffman (Co-Creator, Showrunner, and Producer) and the Director of Episode 3 Adam Shankman. We cover John's musical dream team, Meryl Streep's commitment to her cast, and how much Adam knew about the murder of Ben Glenroy when he got to set to film his episodes. Just a heads up, there are spoilers …

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The Beat Goes On 27:16

1+ y ago27:16

27:16

In this episode, Maggie and Ryan dive into episode two Director John Hoffman. John is also the showrunner and co-creator, but he's speaking with us as a director and producer. We talk about what a day in the life of John Hoffman looks like during production of Only Murders, the naming of Ben Glenroy, and the decision to make Death Rattle a musical.…

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The Show Must... 35:17

1+ y ago35:17

35:17

We’re back!!! But this season is a little different… Producers Maggie Boles and Ryan Tillotson take over the microphone this time to interview any and all of the Murders team who are legally allowed to speak with us. If you haven’t heard about the strike affecting Hollywood, you’re about to! In this episode, we sit down with John Hoffman, who direc…

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The Beach & The Desert 13:00

1+ y ago13:00

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Big 3 Ideas from this episode: Landscapes are the place of personal mythology Inner to Outer: Sand Play, the Beach, the Desert The Inner Journey often begins in real places, translated and transformed into art through the artist’s creative process to inner places. Find complete show notes at shannonborg.com/metaphor-mindset-podcast/23-beach-desert…

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BONUS: So Many Steves, A New Audiobook from Steve Martin and Pushkin 11:05

1+ y ago11:05

11:05

Today, we’re bringing you a preview of a new audiobook, So Many Steves. Steve Martin is more candid than he’s ever been about his creative life in this engrossing audio-biography centered around a series of conversations recorded over many afternoons at home with his friend and neighbor, writer Adam Gopnik. You can get So Many Steves, exclusively o…

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In the Arena of Sand 13:13

1+ y ago13:13

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Big 3 Ideas from this episode: Brene Brown’s challenge to “Enter the Arena” The Roman Arena = The Place of Sand Inner to Outer: Sand Play, The Beach, The Desert Find full show notes at: www.shannonborg.com/metaphor-mindset-podcast/22-in-the-arena-of-sandBy Shannon Borg

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Studio Tour! 12:10

1+ y ago12:10

12:10

Big 3 Ideas from this episode: History of the Artists’ Studio Tour The Studio is the Mind Visit me on the San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour See full show notes, artist studio images, and more at: https://www.shannonborg.com/metaphor-mindset-podcast/21-studio-tourBy Shannon Borg

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Baby Steps & Breakthroughs 11:07

1+ y ago11:07

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On Mother's Day, let's talk about baby steps. And breakthroughs. One usually precedes the other - but sometimes they work back and forth, from baby steps to breakthrough and back, in a continual process of growth. Find images and show notes at: https://www.shannonborg.com/metaphor-mindset-podcast/20-baby-steps-breakthroughs…

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Light as a Feather 15:36

1+ y ago15:36

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Show Notes In this episode I talk about the Feather of Truth from the story and many sculptures and narrative images of the Ancient Egyptian goddess Maat, who wore a beautiful ostrich feather on her head, representing truth, justice and cosmic harmony. Learn how this metaphor helps us think about balancing our thoughts from different parts of our l…

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Horse of a Different Color 13:05

1+ y ago13:05

13:05

Rosa Bonheur hung out with Wild Bill Cody, and got a special permit to wear trousers. She was truly a horse of a different color. Big 3 Ideas from this episode: Recap: Plato’s Allegory of the Soul : The “soul” is a chariot driven by a charioteer (Reason), drawn by two horses - let’s call them Yin (dark) and Yang (light). Rosa Bonheur’s “The Horse F…

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White Horsing It 11:36

1+ y ago11:36

11:36

Are you “White Horsing it” in your art or business? Have you noticed when you are in the state of waiting for that (fill in the blank: prince, princess, cowboy, savior, hero) to come and save you? (‘cuz I have). This episode returns to Plato's Allegory of the soul, with its charioteer managing two horses - a wild one, and a noble one. We need both …

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