Best Cassandra Williams Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 143: Jeff Bezos firing William Shatner into space, working at the New Yorker and almost quitting music, with Cassandra Jenkins 50:22

10d ago50:22

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New York musician Cassandra Jenkins really shouldn't be on Midnight Chats, or any podcast talking about her new album, My Light, My Destroyer, because that record, near-perfect though it is, was never going to be made. On this week's episode she tells Stu about how she had decided to quite music after releasing her last album, but things went unexp…

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Ep 144: Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten on throwing away good ideas, the band's new look, and going beyond punk 44:55

3d ago44:55

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Ahead of their new album Romance, people can't stop talking about Fontaines D.C.'s new look. One week after Glastonbury, the Dublin band's singer, Grian Chatten, had Stu round to his flat to discuss the reason behind the band's new aesthetic, his prolific writing process, a strange 9 days spend working in a bar in L.A., and a record that draws infl…

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Ep. 135: “How Can We Use These Tools?” – Technology, Innovation and Disruption in Asset Management with David Epps of Envision Construction 36:19

4d ago36:19

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David Epps is Chief Technology Officer at Envision Construction where he is passionate about using cutting-edge technology to drive innovation in the AEC industry. Mike Petrusky asks David about his time in Atlanta, GA, and his career which has been marked by a commitment to integrating technology into every aspect of construction, from design and …

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A SHERO's Journey: esperanza spalding 55:16

4d ago55:16

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On release day of the new album Milton + esperanza, bassist, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer esperanza spalding returns to SHEROES to discuss the two decade long journey she has been on since her college days at Berklee when she first heard Brazilian legend Milton Nascimento singing on the Wayne Shorter album, Native Dancer, and the full…

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A SHERO's Journey: Shana Cleveland of La Luz 41:09

11d ago41:09

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Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and bandleader Shana Cleveland returns to SHEROES to celebrate the release of the fifth full length album from her longtime band La Luz, called News of the Universe. Carmel Holt and Shana discuss the themes of change on the new album, the first following her cancer diagnosis and treatment, birth of her son, and depart…

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SHEROES Live at Newport Folk Festival with Joan Baez 26:45

14d ago26:45

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SHEROES returns to Newport Folk Festival this year for an on-stage conversation with none other than SHERO of SHEROES, Joan Baez, who has just published her first book of poetry, When You See My Mother, Ask Her To Dance.By Carmel Holt & Talkhouse

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Ep 142: Mercury Prize 2024, Pt. 2 – A clip of Charli XCX, our Mercury quiz, and is the shortlist any good? 40:16

17d ago40:16

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Following on from last week's Mercury Prize predictions episode, Greg and Stu dive into this year's shortlist to see how wrong they were as they cast judgement on which of the nominated records they think might actually have a chance of winning this year's award. Stu picks out a clip from our 2018 Charli XCX episode, and you'll all invited to play …

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Ep. 134: “Your Core and Foundation” – Facility Management Education and Prioritizing Our People with Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow of Temple University 22:58

18d ago22:58

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Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow is a Consultant, FM Educator and Adjunct Professor at Temple University in Philadelphia where she is passionate about sharing her unique understanding of industry best practices and real world experiences with our emerging leaders. Mike Petrusky asks Alana about their time together in Boston for IFMA’s Facility…

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Ep 141: Mercury Prize 2024, Pt. 1 – Predictions, who we'd like to see on the list, and what it's like to be a Mercury judge 49:52

24d ago49:52

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In two days time (25 July), the short list for the 2024 Mercury Prize will be announced. On this week's show, Stu and Greg discuss who they think will DEFINITELY be on the list, and who they hope will be. Greg also spills the beans on what it's like to be on the Mercury Prize judging panel (something he's done 3 times), we ask how relevant the awar…

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A SHERO's Journey: Yuka C Honda 52:10

26d ago52:10

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The trailblazing artist, electronics instrumentalist, composer, and producer Yuka C Honda, has made a career of making music that doesn’t necessarily subscribe to rules and genres. Widely known for her band Cibo Matto, Yuka's career now spans over three decades. Carmel Holt sat down with Yuka at Wilco's Solid Sound festival in June to discuss her j…

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Meet the Ms. Veteran America Top Finalist: Ilene, Shannon and Cassandra 1:00:22

26d ago1:00:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on the incredible women who are making waves in the Ms. Veteran America competition. Join us as we interview three of the top 20 finalists: Ilene Clemens (@ilenec4mva2024), Shannon Savoy(@shannon4mva2024), and Cassandra Guzman (@cassandra4mva2024). These inspiring veterans share …

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Ep 140: Sleaford Mods on 10 years of Divide & Exit, and one very bleak album launch 44:12

1M ago44:12

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As Nottingham duo Sleaford Mods release a 10-year anniversary edition of their breakthrough album Divide & Exit, frontman and lyricist Jason Williamson revisits the album that changed his life, the time he threw the bleakest album release party of all time, and how he finally found success in his 40s on his 7th album. You can watch clips of the pod…

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EPISODE 63: Addressing The Reader with Bronwen Tate 2:06:15

29d ago2:06:15

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Bronwen Tate writes poems about sex after miscarriage, among other things. She is brilliant, she is my friend. Recorded from my bed in 2022, I don’t entirely remember what we talked about…definitely writing, higher education, friendship, and Barbara Johnson. Never miss an episode of The Amy Beecher Show. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on …

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A SHERO's Journey: Cassandra Jenkins 51:47

1M ago51:47

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Cassandra Jenkins joins Carmel Holt this week to discuss her third album, My Light My Destroyer, her third full length album and follow up to her 2021 breakout, An Overview on Phenomenal Nature - an album that despite its widespread acclaim, was also nearly her last.By Carmel Holt & Talkhouse

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Ep. 133: “Just Start Doing It” – Streamlining Organizational Outcomes Using AEC Data, BIM, and Digital Twins with Kimon Onuma, Cyril Verley and Michael Bordenaro 22:21

1M ago22:21

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Kimon Onuma is President of ONUMA, Inc., Cyril Verley is President and CEO of CDV Systems, Inc., and Michael Bordenaro is Executive Director of the Asset Leadership Network where they all contribute to helping organizations realize greater value from their assets. Mike Petrusky hosted a live discussion on “Streamlining Organizational Outcomes Using…

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Ep 139: AURORA on this moment of human crises, why fame is sh*t and her music husband Brian Eno 35:19

1M ago35:19

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Look around and you’d be forgiven for feeling the world is completely broken in 2024. War. Division. Crises. How did we get here? That’s the fundamental question Norwegian songwriter AURORA explores on her latest album What Happened To The Heart?. It’s a project that is technicolor in feeling, and in sound. Host Greg Cochrane went to meet her to ta…

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A SHERO'S Journey: Brittany Howard (revisited) 44:39

1M ago44:39

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Now that we are officially halfway through 2024, the first wave of "Best Albums of 2024 (so far)" lists are here. So this week, host Carmel Holt brings back one of her favorite episodes of the year so far, in conversation with one of her favorite artists discussing her then-new album that is now newly anointed as one of the best of the year by crit…

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Ep 138: Glastonbury 2024 Review! Our verdict on Dua Lipa's headliner debut, SZA's sound shambles and Coldplay's weird alien heads 45:32

1M ago45:32

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Stuart got the hot ticket. Greg did not. In the field, and from the sofa at home, Midnight Chats does Glastonbury 2024. Your hosts tackle the biggest talking points from the most famous music festival in the world. Did Dua Lipa fulfill her promise to turn Worthy Farm into a club on her headliner debut? Was SZA's microphone fresh out of batteries? D…

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A SHERO's Journey: Teresa Williams 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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Singer and guitarist Teresa Williams joins Carmel Holt to talk about her new album with husband and musical partner, guitarist/songwriter/producer Larry Campbell, All This Time. Teresa shares her journey from growing up in the deep South where "things don't change much", to chasing her dreams of being an actress and singer in New York City, meeting…

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Ep 137: Yard Act and Rose Matafeo on meeting at Glastonbury, winks from Rod Stewart and Greg Davies’ Desert Islands Discs 42:48

2M ago42:48

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James Smith from Leeds band Yard Act met New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo at Glastonbury festival a couple of years ago when the pair were watching little Simz. Since then, Smith's group has invited Matafeo to sing on their second album, Where's My Utopia?, star in one of their music videos and open for them in their hometown. What better excuse d…

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Ep. 132: “Put Your People First” – Facilities Management Safety and Environmental Health with Faith Ray of William & Mary 19:13

2M ago19:13

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Faith Ray is the Facilities Management Environmental Health and Safety Manager at William & Mary where she is passionate about caring for the wellbeing of those that manage the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Faith about her career journey from public health to facilities management and her involvement with the Virginia Chapter of APPA. They …

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A SHEROES Journey: Bridget Kearney & Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive 52:25

2M ago52:25

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Bridget Kearney and Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive return to SHEROES to discuss their brand new album, Good Together. Now twenty years in, their eighth album simultaneously highlights the unity and togetherness of this extraordinary band with their most collaborative collection to date, with songs that are intended to bring audiences together in…

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Jay Maymi | How to Sustain Weight Loss Beyond Ozempic 38:58

2M ago38:58

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Send us a Text Message. Join us for an insightful session with the incredible Jay Maymi! 🌟 Tune in on YouTube on June 20 at 2 PM Central / 3 PM ET to learn about “The Secrets to Sustain Weight Loss Beyond Ozempic.” From humble beginnings, Jay has transformed challenges into triumphs, achieving success across multiple domains over the past 30 years.…

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Ep 136: Foals’ Yannis Philippakis on collaborating with icon Tony Allen, his love of gardening and what happens next with Foals 41:51

2M ago41:51

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Frontman with one of Britain’s biggest modern rock bands, Yannis Philippakis recently launched Yannis & The Yaw – not so much a solo project, more of an experiment in collaboration. Dial back seven years and Yannis spent time writing songs with one of his heroes, the icon drummer Tony Allen – godfather of Afrobeat and distinguished collaborator wit…

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A SHERO's Journey: Ann Powers 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

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In this episode of SHEROES, host Carmel Holt welcomes fellow public radio SHERO and music critic Ann Powers to discuss her latest book, Traveling: On The Path of Joni Mitchell, her nearly decade-long journey writing it, her own story building a 30-year career, and the evolution of her relationship to Joni as an artist, and to her music.…

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Ep 135: St. Vincent on her acting debut, an apprenticeship in The Polyphonic Spree and near misses with Steve Albini 39:52

2M ago39:52

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Annie Clark has been recording as St. Vincent since 2007, collaborating with David Byrne and Paul McCartney along the way, and proving herself as one of the best guitarists (and songwriters) in the world. In more recent years she's written a number one hit single (aren't they all) for Taylor Swift, co-written and starred in her debut feature film, …

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Ep. 131: “An FM Love Story” – IFMA and the Power of Facility Management Connections with Lesley Groff, CFM, IFMA Fellow of Pep Boys & Randy Groff, CFM, SFP of Four Seasons Produce 21:24

2M ago21:24

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Lesley Groff, CFM, IFMA Fellow is Facilities Manager at Pep Boys and Randy Groff, CFM, SFP is Director of Facilities and Energy at Four Seasons Produce while they are both passionate about FM and active members of IFMA. Mike Petrusky asks Lesley and Randy about their career journeys, finding each other, and the importance of connecting with a suppo…

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SHEROES Live at Brandi Carlile's Mothership Weekend 1:26:03

2M ago1:26:03

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Host Carmel Holt takes SHEROES on the road to Brandi Carlile's Mothership Weekend in Miramar Beach, Florida. Through conversations with Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek, S.G. Goodman, and Brandi's co-curators and festival organizers, Topeka, we continue the ongoing conversation and inquiry into lack of inclusion on festival lineups (see last week's epi…

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Ep 134: Lynks on ditching earnest music for the life of a masked entertainer and new queer icon 41:09

2M ago41:09

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South Londoner Lynks used to make the type of straight-faced, emotional music that all of his friends were making, until one day, for a bit of fun, he decided to adopt a masked drag persona and lean into being an entertainer. His thumping alt. pop songs since have centred around his experiences as a young queer person, with songs about sex with str…

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A SHERO's Journey: Abbey Carbonneau of Book More Women 59:35

3M ago59:35

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The popular Instagram account Book More Women began tracking the statistical data for gender inclusivity on U.S. music festival lineups in 2018, and has grown to a following of over 16k over the last six years. The account has become hailed by the likes of Brandi Carlile, who says that founding her own festival (Girls Just Wanna Weekend) was direct…

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Navigating Success: The Career of Billie June Farrell 22:38

3M ago22:38

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Send us a Text Message. 🎙️✨ Don’t miss our upcoming episode of She Vets It podcast featuring the remarkable CDR Billie J. Farrell! Tune in Today, May 30th at 2pm CT on the She Vets It YouTube Channel, to hear her inspiring journey as the first woman commanding officer of the USS Constitution. From her roots in Paducah, Kentucky to her prestigious c…

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Ep 133: Future Islands' Sam T. Herring on his move into acting, his love for Everton football club and his band's ongoing "underdog" mentality 46:32

3M ago46:32

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Sam T. Herring’s distinctive growl and spectacular dance moves may still be one of the best known things about Future Islands, but away from the chest-thumping on stage he's a charismatic, thoughtful and humble guy. Greg Cochrane caught up with him to talk about his recent move into acting (he starred in TV series The Changling last year), the hear…

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Ep. 130: “Find What Works” – Adoption, Enablement and Practical Use Cases for Generative AI in Facility Management with James Waddell of Cognitive Corp 20:54

3M ago20:54

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James Waddell is President and Chief Revenue Officer at Cognitive Corp where he is passionate about transforming the built environment through AI. Recorded live at IFMA’s Facility Fusion in Boston, Mike Petrusky asks James how organizations can adopt AI in FM and enable “AI Champions” who are given free rein to experiment to find what works. James …

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A SHERO's Journey: Jobi Riccio 58:11

3M ago58:11

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Colorado-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Jobi Riccio released her critically-hailed debut album Whiplash last September and has just been nominated for her first Americana Music Award as Emerging Artist of the Year. She sits down with Carmel Holt to discuss the path she has been on since her early teens as a guitarist, t…

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Jaidie Vargas | Latinas in Tech Denver 37:27

3M ago37:27

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Send us a Text Message. We are thrilled to announce our next special guest on the She Vets It podcast: Jaidie Vargas @becoming_jaidie , Cybersecurity Leader! 📅 Release Date:May 23rd ⏰ Time: 2 PM Central / 3 PM Eastern Meet Jaidie Vargas: Jaidie is a distinguished Cyber Systems Security Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin, celebrated for her outs…

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Ep 132: Waxahatchee reflects on the success of 'Saint Cloud', it's affect on new album 'Tigers Blood' and where Charlie Sheen fits into it all 43:42

3M ago43:42

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Katie Crutchfield aka American artist Waxahatchee joins Stu on the podcast to look back on how she arrived at her sixth album, Tigers Blood, following on from her 2021 breakthrough record Saint Cloud. Just what does having a breakthrough record do to an artist? How will Katie navigate 2024? Is MJ Lenderman the most talented young dude in US indie r…

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A SHERO's Journey: Grace Cummings 32:57

3M ago32:57

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Australian singer-songwriter Grace Cummings joins Carmel Holt this week to talk about her stunner of a third album, Ramona, and her journey thus far. A self-taught guitarist who is also an actor, Grace was encouraged by a fellow musician friend to share her mighty voice on stage, and though at first reluctant, she discovered a love for performing a…

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Ep 131: The Blessed Madonna on cooking for Daft Punk, dance music needing to do better, and what’s happening with that elusive debut album 42:21

3M ago42:21

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The Blessed Madonna – truly one of the most engaging, fun and opinionated guests we’ve welcomed onto Midnight Chats. One of the world’s foremost DJs, producers and curators, Marea Stamper invited Greg Cochrane to her intimate London studio Godspeed to record this colourful conversation. Topics covered: 2024 and this turbulent time in politics and j…

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Ep. 129: “Next Gen FM” – Preparing and Inspiring Leaders for the Future of the Built Environment with Audrey Schultz, PhD of Pratt Institute 19:33

3M ago19:33

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Audrey Schultz, Ph.D. is Chairperson and Professor of Construction Management, Facilities Management & Real Estate Practice Programs at Pratt Institute where she is passionate about the importance of education and innovation in the future of the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Audrey about her philosophy for empowering the next generation of …

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A SHERO's Journey: Gabriela Quintero of Rodrigo y Gabriela 52:49

3M ago52:49

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Guitarist Gabriela Quintero joins Carmel Holt to discuss the latest Rodrigo y Gabriela album, In Between Thoughts... A New World, their sixth studio release and first since their 2019 Grammy-winning album Mettavolution. Gabriela takes us back to her earliest days of teaching herself to play guitar, discovering her love of rock and metal bands, and …

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Ep 130: A. G. Cook discusses the life and death of PC Music, telepathy with Charli XCX, and new LP Britpop 47:05

3M ago47:05

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A. G. Cook joins Stu on this week's show to talk about the visionary hyperpop label he founded in 2013 and closed in 2023 (PC Music), his work with Charli XCX as her creative director, co-writing a song for Beyonce, growing up an only child as the son of radical architects, and his new 3-disc, 24-track, 100 minutes long album, Britpop. A completely…

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A SHERO's Journey: Reyna Tropical 57:25

3M ago57:25

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Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, activist, and founder of She Shreds Media, Fabi Reyna joins Carmel Holt to discuss Malegría, her full length debut as Reyna Tropical - now a solo project she initially started as a duo in 2016 with producer and dj Sumo Diaz in 2016, who passed away in 2022. Fabi shares her journey from picking up the guitar …

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Ep 129: GRIFF 40:10

4M ago40:10

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It’s surprising to find 23-year-old British songwriter GRIFF’s feet firmly on the ground, given her extraordinary experiences the past three years. It’s been a steep rocket ride: from bedroom songwriter to a powerful breakthrough performance at the BRITs, and onto the stages of stadiums with Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran. Coldplay’s Chris Martin is such …

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Ep. 128: “Start with the End in Mind” - An Introduction to Digital Twin Technology with Cassandra Yocum of Autodesk Tandem 18:12

4M ago18:12

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Cassandra Yocum is Technical Marketing Manager at Autodesk Tandem, where she is passionate about educating the AECO industries about the digital twin while using her “very particular set of skills”. Mike Petrusky asks Cassandra about her role as host of The Digital Thread Podcast and they share stories of connection through their experiences as pod…

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A SHERO's Journey: Sarah Jarosz 59:18

4M ago59:18

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Sarah Jarosz joins us on SHEROES and reflects on her journey thus far, including starting her career in her teens and early 20’s, the importance of joining forces with Aoife O’Donovan and Sarah Watkins to form I’m With Her, and how her new album, Polaroid Lovers, her seventh studio release, finds her both breaking new ground by deciding to invite c…

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Ep 128: Anna B Savage 40:40

4M ago40:40

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London-born musician Anna B Savage talks to Stu in this particularly freewheeling episode of Midnight Chats that covers topics including meeting Cillian Murphy, present-opening etiquette, music industry anxiety, and what the hell is success anyway?! Stu also reveals to Anna where she is/was on the Loud And Quiet 2023 Albums of the Year list. And th…

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A SHERO's Journey: Bridget Kearney 58:15

4M ago58:15

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Bridget Kearney returns to SHEROES to celebrate the release of her new solo album Comeback Kid. Best known as a founding member of Lake Street Dive, the bassist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist and host Carmel Holt discuss Bridget's multi-faceted journey thus far - from discovering her love of songwriting and the bass as a child in …

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Ep 127: Brian Eno 47:25

4M ago47:25

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Surprise! When you get an icon like Brian Eno on the podcast, it cannot wait until our usual Monday night drop. So we come to you early. Welcome to this special, bonus "Earth Day" (22 April) edition of the podcast. Brian Eno is a trailblazing musician, producer and activist. Working with everyone from U2 to Talking Heads, Coldplay to Grace Jones, h…

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Ep 126: MGMT 40:30

4M ago40:30

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Maybe you were reminded of the genius songwriting of US duo MGMT when their song ‘Time To Pretend’ recently popped up on the Saltburn film soundtrack? Ever since their breakthrough in 2007, with songs like ‘Kids’ and ‘Electric Feel’, the duo of Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser have continued to release a stream of compelling new music. Greg C…

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Ep. 127: “In Service To Others” – A US Navy Seabee’s Journey from the Military to Facility Management Leadership with Randall Niznick, DCP, FMP of JLL 21:44

4M ago21:44

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Randall Niznick, DCP, FMP is a self-published author and professional services executive working in Corporate Real Estate Services as Senior Director of Operations at JLL. He is passionate about contributing to growth, efficiency, and profitability through exceptional customer relationship management and vendor partnerships. Mike Petrusky asks Rand…

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