Best Brian Alfred Podcasts (2024)

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Vlad the Impaler: Dracula, Bram Stoker, & the Christian Prince Behind the Myth 1:53:50

1h ago1:53:50

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The kingdom of Wallachia was the home to warlords, brutality, and the reign of Islamic terror. One man rose from Turkish captivity to save his people, and would as a result become one of the most fascinating—and brutal—leaders in Christendom. His name was Vlad Tepes, but he was best known as Vlad Dracul or, more ominously, Vlad the Impaler. In the …

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Colleen Barry 1:37:17

2h ago1:37:17

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Episode 441 / Colleen Barry is an artist and painter who grew up in NYC whose studio is based out of Brooklyn, NY. She studied art at the National Academy of Design in NYC and has had shows at venues such as Fredericks and Freiser (2023), The Sotheby’s Institute (2023), Nathalie Karg Gallery (2023), The Library Street Collective (2024), James Fuent…

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184. A Glenconner Getaway | Part Two 47:07

3h ago47:07

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We are still all aboard this journey with Dominick Dunne to the 60th birthday party of 3rd Lord Glenconner, Colin Tennant, with all the family. In this second part, we meet up with Princess Margaret, Raquel Welch, and a few other folks with some strong opinions when the American boat sallies up next to the Wind Star. Once the journey is over, there…

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183. A Glenconner Getaway | Part One 44:51

20m ago44:51

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We are taking a voyage this week with Dominick Dunne, who is attending the 60th birthday party bash of Colin Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner at the end of 1986. Colin had a great party the decade before and Princess Margaret is no stranger to the party time hedonistic time happening on the island. Dunne attends this celebration, but this is not Nick’…

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Jess Valice 1:07:28

23h ago1:07:28

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Episode 440 / Jess Valice is a Los Angeles-based artist born in 1996 in Los Angeles, California, who studied art in grade school but went on to pursue an education in neuroscience at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). After three years into her education, she decided to end her path in science to pursue painting. Self-taught, Jess Valice now showca…

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182. Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowden | A Trashy Royals Crossover 1:29:27

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When Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926, there were years of her childhood that were, compared to other future monarchs, quite normal. After all, she was never supposed to be the Queen. Her father was a second son; her Uncle David would succeed her grandfather, and certainly other male children would come along. And then, in 1930, Elizabeth's pare…

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181. Dunne's Redemption in Los Angeles 55:05

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In this episode, we take Dominick Dunne through many decades of his turbulent career, and get our man Nick redeemed in the Hollywood scene in the mid-1990s. Dunne knew the Bloomingdales and the Reagans socially back in his Hollywood halcyon days in the 1960s, but was most certainly booted out of their circle by his 1970s downfall. With the publicat…

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TradFi: Building Wealth in Traditional Finance with Joe Garrisi 1:57:35

6d ago1:57:35

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In this episode we wrap up our series on building wealth as we talk with Joe Garrisi, from Backwards Planning Financial. We'll discuss traditional finance, or TradFi: banking, the stock market, the bond market, venture capital, and hedge funds. As a wealth manager, Joe helps clients think through long-term investing strategies. Be sure to sign up a…

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1869, Ep. 152 with Muna Güvenç, author of The City is Ours 27:41

8d ago27:41

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Learn more about The City is Ours here (and use 09POD to save 30%):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501776373/the-city-is-ours/In this episode, we speak with Muna Güvenç, author of the new book The City Is Ours: Spaces of Political Mobilization and Imaginaries of Nationhood in Turkey. Muna Güvenç is an Assistant Professor at Brandeis U…

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Hisham Akira Bharoocha 1:34:54

8d ago1:34:54

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Episode 439 / This week we are reissuing a conversation with artist and musician Hisham Akira Bharoocha. Hisham will be performing live music this Saturday at 2pm at the opening of my survey show “You Could Feel the Sky” at the Williamsburg Biannual at 333 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg Brooklyn. Come join us for live music, Grimm Ales and work that I…

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180. A Nick in Crime | The Murder of Vicki Morgan, Alfred Bloomingdale’s Inconvenient Mistress 1:17:13

12d ago1:17:13

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In this week’s episode, we take a journey to the second criminal case Dominick Dunne covered in his reporting for Vanity Fair. When Vicki Morgan was murdered in July 1983, it sent shockwaves through the political upper crust, as Vicki was the mistress of Alfred Bloomingdale, connected into the Reagan administration through the decades. Dominick Dun…

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EP 100 – Embracing the Phoenix: How to Thrive in Insane Times with TJ Woodward 45:32

14d ago45:32

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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/jTS0wzSWmHM How do we stay sane in an increasingly insane world? What does it mean to consciously create your life amidst global transformation? How can we break free from the cycle of judgment and cultivate a more compassionate and conscious mindset? In this very special 100th epis…

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Sarah Boyts Yoder 1:19:21

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Episode 438 / Sarah Boyts Yoder is a painter based in Charlottesville, VA. She received an MFA in painting from James Madison University in 2006. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, exhibitions, and corporate and private collections throughout the United States and abroad, including the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. Sarah ha…

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Introducing American Prankster: Wavy Gravy's Life Story 5:55

17d ago5:55

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We are excited to share a show we're loving with you! American Prankster: Wavy Gravy's Life Story pairs the legendary entertainer and activist with our friend, podcaster Rainbow Valentine, following the incredible ride of a life that Wavy Gravy has been on through decades of American counterculture. Enjoy this sample, and subscribe wherever you lis…

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179. Remembering Dominick Dunne 28:44

18d ago28:44

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August 26 marks the 15 years since our man Nick’s passing in 2009, and this week, we honor him, his life and legacy. Dominick Dunne was fondly recalled by many – these are a few of the best stories about his life and impact, by Sean Elder and Jason Chaffee. Do you have a story to share about Dominick Dunne? Tell Alicia at doneanddunne@gmail.com. Al…

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178. The Swan Song of Truman Capote 56:34

20d ago56:34

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It's a double-up week here on Done and Dunne! In this first drop, we travel to the California home of Joanne Carson where Truman Capote spent his last days in August of 1984, forty years ago. Truman, infamous writer and collector of Swans, has some pretty epic stories in his last months, as told by his friends before his passing on August 25. Then,…

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Real Estate: Building Wealth Through Real Property 1:54:35

21d ago1:54:35

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The Louisiana Purchase stands as one of the key moments that shaped what America would become as a nation. It laid the groundwork for massive continental expansion and economic development. The purchase was also not merely a momentary investment, but a bet on the generations of future sons and daughters of America. It was a visionary investment in …

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Yoora Lee 58:44

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Episode 437 / Yoora Lee (b.1990) was born in South Korea and currently lives and works in Los Angeles. She graduated with her M.F.A in Painting and Drawing from school of the Art institute of Chicago in 2020. Her paintings are filled with analogous color relationships and wavering horizontal marks that imagine an impressionism derived from video ta…

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177. Roddy McDowall | A Fabulous Life and Friend To All 52:48

26d ago52:48

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It is off to Old Hollywood this week, with the life and death of Roddy McDowall. Dominick Dunne was involved in both, and does he give a wonderful profile of his friend at this time of his passing in 1998. Roddy – legendary in Hollywood, not only for his prolific acting career, but also his photographs and very famous friendships. Roddy was the bes…

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Yowshien Kuo 1:09:58

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Episode 436 / Yowshien Kuo is an artist who was born and works out of St. Louis, MO. He earned an MFA ND BFA from Fontbonne University. He has had solo shows at Luce Gallery in Turin, Italy, CAM Contemporary Art Museum in St. Louis, Praise Shadows in Boston, The Bermuda Project in Ferguson, MO and others. He’s been included in group shows at the Ba…

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EP 99 – Cultivating Safe Spaces in Therapy with Dr. Essence Rivers 42:33

1M ago42:33

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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/CoV79gFOCZE?si=sQvRinrTWwTljAQw How does intersectionality impact mental health, and why is it crucial in therapeutic practices? What are the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals? How can therapists create a safe space for clients who hold multiple marginalized iden…

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176. Elaine Young to Gig Young to Eugene Landy to Brian Wilson to Elizabeth Montgomery 39:27

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This week, we are taking a little detour into the past in our investigation with a Not Dunne Yet bonus episode from many moons ago. Dominick Dunne really did interact with so many characters in his various acts, and this week we take our man Nick connecting a whole throughline of folks you might not know were connected. From Elaine Young to Gig You…

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Gold: The Money of Kings with Jase Reyneveld 2:08:05

1M ago2:08:05

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In this episode, Dan Berkholder sits down with Jase Reyneveld, one of the owners at Alpine Gold in Ogden, Utah, to discuss the monetary value of gold and why it matters in today's economy. They talk about money as a store of wealth and a hedge against inflation, the problems with fiat currency, and the Federal Reserve Bank. We also discuss the Game…

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1869, Ep. 151 with Michael De Groot, author of Disruption 27:00

1M ago27:00

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Learn more about Disruption here (and use 09POD to save 30%):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501774119/disruption/#bookTabs=0Transcript here:https://otter.ai/u/AYwGHof_RZb3H_x32SO6bo1BjXQ?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Michael De Groot, author of the new book Disruption: The Global Economic Shocks of the 1970s and t…

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Jacqueline Surdell 1:20:09

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Episode 435 / Jacqueline Surdell was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She reimagines the woven canvas as a space of undulation and growth. As the expanded histories of painting materialize in her work as content, simultaneously, swollen tendrils and textures of bound rope deny illusions of the classically painted picture plane. The works actively wo…

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175. A Nick In Crime | The Manson Murders 1:04:45

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Dominick Dunne did write about the murders of his friends Jay Sebring and Sharon Tate on that terrible weekend in August 1969. This is a weekend that would change everything in Hollywood, and our man Nick was on the scene, and has the story from all his friends, so connected into our ongoing investigation. Included: Robert Evans, Roman Polanski, Wa…

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Dabin Ahn 1:19:42

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Episode 434 / Dabin Ahn (b. 1988, Seoul, Korea) received a BFA (2017) and an MFA (2020) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Ahn’s recent solo exhibitions include Silent Whisper, 1969 Gallery, New York, NY (2024); Staged, Ochi Gallery, Los Angeles, CA (2023); 1st Dibs, Artruss, Chicago, IL (2023); ONE-OFF, Shatto Gallery, Los Angeles, C…

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174. Dunne's Best Friends | Erskine, Hollerith, and Sondheim! 34:06

2M ago34:06

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Alicia is back from NYC with the stars of Broadway in her eyes. It seemed the perfect week to investigate Dominick Dunne's squad of best friends that include Howard Erskine, Charles Hollerith Jr., and Stephen Sondheim! These chums go all the way back to the late 1940s in their Williams College days, and what a life well led for each individual. But…

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Wealth, Money, & New Christendom: Bitcoin with Jordan Bush 2:12:13

2M ago2:12:13

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In this episode, we talk with Jordan Bush, executive director at Thank God for Bitcoin. We'll pick his brain about the importance of de-fi (decentralized finance), blockchain, and how Christians can utilize cryptocurrency to build wealth and further the work of the new Christendom. You can't build New Christendom without understanding money and wea…

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EP 98 – Transforming Addiction Through Yoga with Brian Hyman 49:36

2M ago49:36

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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/zv8kPPXOjnM?si=zOkIgjCAlZKbKX5Q Have you ever wondered how yoga can aid in addiction and mental health recovery? What role does spirituality play in overcoming life’s toughest challenges? How can mindfulness and meditation support lasting transformation in your life? Join us for thi…

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Daniel Savage 1:06:01

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Ep. 433 / Daniel Savage is an artist and animator based in Los Angeles. His background in percussion and design has helped to develop a look that can best be described as visual rhythm. His work has been commissioned by clients such as Hermès, The New Yorker, and Adult Swim, and recognized by the ADC Young Guns, Webby Awards, and Society of Illustr…

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Trump's Survival, J.D. Vance, & Anti-White Racism with Jeremy Carl 1:38:49

2M ago1:38:49

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In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Carl, senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, where his primary focus is on immigration, multiculturalism, and nationalism in America. He served in the first Trump administration and recently released a book, The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism is Tearing America Apart. We'll talk about this tumultuou…

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Authors in Conversation, Ep. 6 — Judy Tzu-Chun Wu & Alfred Peredo Flores discuss Tip of the Spear 30:40

2M ago30:40

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Welcome to the sixth episode of Authors in Conversation, a podcast from the series editors of the United States in the World series from Cornell University Press. This episode features UC Irvine professor Judy Tzu-Chun Wu (co-editor of the United States in the World series) speaking with Harvey Mudd College professor Alfred Peredo Flores about his …

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Emily Pettigrew 1:08:06

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Episode 432 Emily Pettigrew was born in Maine in 1991. She received a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York who lives and works in Delhi, New York. Pettigrew’s recent solo and group exhibitions include "The Inside Out" at the Kunstmuseum Schloss Derneburg in Derneburg, Germany (2024); "Pablo’s Cabinet" at Pablo’s Birthday in Verbier, Switz…

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173. Dunne on Paul Burrell: The Butler Who Knows The Secrets of Diana, Princess of Wales 56:26

2M ago56:26

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In this episode of Done and Dunne, we take our man Nick to London in 2002 to report in on the trial of Paul Burrell, the royal butler who knows all Diana’s secrets. The Diana in question is, of course, Princess of Wales. Dunne reports in on this trial of the most loyal servant ever, which is halted after 11 days, right before Paul’s appearance on t…

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Reformed Resourcement: Recovering Biblical Patriarchy with Zach Garris 1:13:12

2M ago1:13:12

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In this episode we talk with pastor and author Zach Garris about the work of Reformed resourcement and his new book, "Honor Thy Fathers." In the book, Garris argues that biblical patriarchy and male headship were the standard positions of our Reformed fathers. He also argues that churches should return to these teachings and oppose feminist incursi…

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Ghada Amer 1:10:56

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Ghada Amer was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1963 and moved to Nice, France when she was eleven years old. She remained in France to further her education and completed both of her undergraduate requirements and MFA at Villa Arson École Nationale Supérieure in Nice (1989), during which she also studied abroad at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in B…

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172. Dunne Profiles Phyllis McGuire 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

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Investigators, this week we continue our journey into dip into Dominick Dunne’s reporting in personal profiles as he begins his third act. In June 1989, Phyllis McGuire was the subject of Nick’s gaze, in a story that takes us from the famous trio of singing sisters to Sam Giancana to Dorothy Kilgallen to Frank Sinatra, with jewels, personal Eiffel …

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Jamie Luoto 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

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Jamie Luoto (b. 1987) lives and works in the San Francisco North Bay. Her work has been featured in publications such as Booooooom, Art Maze Mag, and New American Paintings; appeared on platforms such as Juxtapoz and Hyperallergic; and is in international private and public collections including the Green Family Art Foundation (Dallas, USA). Select…

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EP 97 – Exploring the Spiritual Side of Success with Brandon Beachum 46:42

3M ago46:42

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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/kKvfP47D91Y?si=gJArLgsS3I96ONDy Does changing your perspective really transform your life? How can one integrate spirituality, everyday life, and business? Ready to explore the deep connection between your thoughts, actions, and reality? Join us for another episode of Kaleidoscope o…

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Martine Johanna 1:33:16

3M ago1:33:16

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Martine Johanna is an artist who lives and works in Zetten in the Netherlands. She has had exhibitions at Massey Klein Gallery in NYC, Massey Lyuben Gallery in NYC, Spoke Art in San Francisco, Bright Side in Amsterdam, Hashimoto Gallery in San Francisco and many more. Her work has been covered in Metal Magazine, Booooooom, Interlocutor, Justapoz, C…

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author2author, Ep. 1 — Brian Carso & Tim Wendel on writing historical fiction 34:23

3M ago34:23

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An incredible conversation between historical novelists Tim Wendel, author of Rebel Falls, and Brian Carso, author of Gideon’s Revolution. Listen to them discuss their research processes, fictionalizing real events, and the importance of historical fiction in today’s increasingly polarized world. Buy Gideon’s Revolution: https://qrco.de/bew7SgMore …

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The Ogden Mood: NCP 2024 Conference Recap 1:41:37

3M ago1:41:37

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We do a much needed breakdown from the 2024 NCP Conference recently in Ogden, UT. We'll talk about the current moment, why there's so much energy in our camp—dare we say, you could call it an Ogden Mood—White Boy Summer, Stephen Wolfe, and much, much more. We'll talk about some of the highlights, including Joel Webbon's epic talk on righteous balka…

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Shino Takeda 1:06:52

3M ago1:06:52

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Influenced by her upbringing in Japan and her current home in New York City, Shino Takedaʼs ceramics embody her sensory experience of sight, touch, taste, sound, and smell. Most of her works are hand-built using the coil method, and incorporate several different types of clay, making each piece one of a kind.Takeda uses her own memories, reflection…

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171. Frank Sinatra's Trashy Divorces (A Crossover Classic) 1:55:53

3M ago1:55:53

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This week in a special crossover episode, Alicia remixes the life and loves of Frank Sinatra, Old Blue Eyes himself - into a mamma jamma supercut of Nancy, Sr., Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow, as well as a ton of trashy goodness and so many spiderwebs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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1869, Ep. 150 with Claudia Strauss, author of What Work Means 31:38

3M ago31:38

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Learn more about What Work Means here (and use 09POD to save 30% off):https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501775512/Transcript here:https://otter.ai/u/wz7ZAx9DLou7RUlouoLjz1S3shI?utm_source=copy_urlIn this episode, we speak with Claudia Strauss, author of the new book What Work Means: Beyond the Puritan Work Ethic. Claudia Strauss is Prof…

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Sam Friedman 1:48:49

3M ago1:48:49

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Born in Oneonta, New York in 1984Sam Friedman is an artist who lives and works in Pleasant Valley, New York. Sam has had solo exhibitions at The Mass in Tokyo, Gana Nineone in Seoul, Harper’s Chelsea in NYC, Library Street Collective in Detroit, WOAW Gallery in Hong Kong, Over The Influence in Hong Kong and many others. His work has been covered by…

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170. Dunne Profiles Warren Beatty 1:13:29

3M ago1:13:29

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Our man Dominick Dunne profiled Warren Beatty in 1994, after his marriage to Annette Bening. This episode brings that interview into our investigation, with so many attached spiderwebs including but not limited to Kate Capshaw, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Evans, OJ Simpson, Sharon Tate, Jay Sebring, George Cukor, and Scotty Bowers too. All sources ca…

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Jansson Stegner 1:08:29

3M ago1:08:29

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Jansson Stegner (b. 1972, Denver, CO, US; lives and works in Santa Barbara, CA, US) received his MFA from the University of Albany, New York. Stegner has been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions with Sorry We’re Closed, Brussels; Bellwether Gallery, New York; Mike Weiss Gallery, New York, and most recently, Almine Rech Gallery, New York. He wa…

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EP 96 – Finding Gratitude After Loss with Jamie Lee Silver 42:19

3M ago42:19

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To watch the video of this podcast, please go to: https://youtu.be/c03xjAdaPqI?si=BBPlPfkPjjBQYUik What are the impacts of childhood trauma on mental health and emotional well-being? How can EFT tapping help in releasing deep-seated emotions and grief? How can we transform grief into gratitude and find a renewed sense of purpose? Join us for anothe…

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