Best Jonathan Er Podcasts (2024)

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169.) Summit Sessions #60: When the Appalachian Trails Meets the Adirondack Park with Julie "Jester" Gayheart 1:15:05

1h ago1:15:05

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This week I sit down for a Summit Session with host of Jester Section Hiker Podcast, Julie "Jester" Gayheart to discuss her recent adventures here in the Adirondack Mountains. Julie is currently working on completing her second full lap of the Appalachian Trail (yes, her second lap) and made a pit stop here in the ADK to experience these mountains …

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168.) 10 Things To Do This Summer in the Adirondacks: 2024 Edition 29:14

1d ago29:14

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This week I llst my 10 Things To Do in the ADK This Summer list if you want to experience the ultimate Adirondack experience. Visit my website: www.46OUTDOORS.com Follow on Instagram & Facebook @46of46podcast @jamesappleton46 Pick up a GREAT RANGE ATHLETE training program here to get you mountain-ready so your Adirondack hiking adventure can be an …

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Making Impactful Films with Oscar & Emmy-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY - Highlights 10:29

18d ago10:29

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“As a filmmaker, I've always made films about extraordinary women whose lives are faced with extenuating circumstances who've had adversity thrown at them and who've risen to the occasion. And when I began to look at Diane's story, for me, Diane is a fashion designer, but she's so much more. Her central ethos is woman before fashion, and we felt it…

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167.) Summit Sessions #59: The Cranberry Lake 50 Ultra with Eleena Toukatly 1:11:29

8d ago1:11:29

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This week I'm back with a Summit Session and another Ultra adventure with teenaged-mountain athlete Eleena Toukatly. Eleena was on the podcast a few years ago when she became the youngest person to complete the Lake Placid 9'er Ultra at only 13 years old. She continues to push the envelope of her abilities in the backcountry and today she's retelli…

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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: Woman in Charge w/ Oscar-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY 37:47

21d ago37:47

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How can we free ourselves from fear and social barriers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives? What does it take to overcome trauma and turn it into triumph, and failure into reinvention? How can we shine a light on the marginalized and misunderstood to create social change that transforms the lives of women? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Osca…

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166.) Summit Sessions #58: Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake 58:28

29d ago58:28

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This week we journey into the heart of Adirondack history at the Adirondack Experience Museum on Blue Mountain Lake. In this episode, I'm joined by Doreen and Cheryl from the museum to delve into the treasures and stories that this magnificent museum holds. We'll explore the rich tapestry of Adirondack culture, art, and tradition, captured through …

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165.) Summit Sessions #57: The Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

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This week I'm shining the spotlight on the great work of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), a non-profit historic preservation organization for the Adirondack region. Formed in 1990, AARCH's mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the Adirondacks’ unique and diverse architectural heritage. This week …

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164.) Summit Sessions #56: Blood Sweat Tears...& Kilimanjaro with Bethany Adams (Garretson) 59:34

2M ago59:34

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This week podcast-favorite Bethany Adams (Garretson) comes by for her 4th time on the podcast to catch up and disccuss her latest mountain adventures both inside the Adirondack Park and beyond...including her 2024 trip up Kilimanjaro. We disuss a new book she contributed to, along with 26 other women, called "BLOOD SWEAT TEARS", put out by Christin…

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163.) Adirondack Day: Happy Birthday to the Adirondack Park 14:03

2M ago14:03

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In this special episode of the 46 of 46 Podcast, we celebrate Adirondack Day, commemorating the historic establishment of the Adirondack Park on May 20, 1892. Dive into a captivating history lesson as we explore the origins and significance of one of America's largest and oldest state parks. Learn about the legislative actions, the visionaries, and…

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162.) Manhunt in the Adirondack High Peaks: The Major James Call Story 25:22

2M ago25:22

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In this suspenseful episode of The 46 of 46 Podcast, we take you back to the Summer of 1954 in Lake Placid, to the haunting wilderness of the Adirondack High Peaks, where a story of crime and escape unfolds. Discover how Lake Placid, a town famed for its tranquil beauty and Olympic glory, became the epicenter of a dramatic manhunt for a murderous f…

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161.) Summit Sessions #55: Place Name Dude and Adirondack History with Erik Schlimmer 58:29

3M ago58:29

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This week's Summit Session brings back fan-favorite Erik Schlimmer where we'll talk about his new Adirondack history books, his outdoors adventures, the Cranberry Lake 50, and his new Adirondack toponym website, "Place Name Dude". Pick Up Erik's Books at here Visit Place Name Dude here Order my new book Adirondack Campfire Stories: Tales and Folklo…

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Remembering PAUL AUSTER - Writer, Director (1947-2024) 49:14

2M ago49:14

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It is said that people never die until the last person says their name. In memory of the writer and director Paul Auster, who passed away this week, we're sharing this conversation we had back in 2017 after the publication of his novel 4 3 2 1. Auster reflects on his body of work, life, and creative process. Paul Auster was the bestselling author o…

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There’s another side to every war. Satire, War & Hollywood - Co-creator DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer 9:44

3M ago9:44

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On casting Robert Downey Jr. in 4 Roles: "That was Park Chan-wook's idea early on. In the book, there are these sorts of male-white figures of the American establishment. They're all differentiated in the book, but he had the idea. What if we have one actor playing all the parts kind of like Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove and immediately we thoug…

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DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer with Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., Park Chan-wook 38:57

3M ago38:57

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What are the stories we tell ourselves to justify our actions in times of war? How can the arts convey complexity and foster understanding? Don McKellar is a highly accomplished writer, director, and actor. He has written films including Roadkill, Highway 61, Dance Me Outside, The Red Violin, and Blindness. He won the Prix de la Jeunesse at the 198…

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160.) Summit Sessions #54: The Solar Eclipse, Skiing the 46, & More With Jonathan Zaharek 1:05:05

3M ago1:05:05

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This week I'm back with a Summit Session episode with fan-favorite Jonathan Zaharek! Jonathan stopped by the 46 Outdoors "shedquarters" to talk all about this week's solar eclipse along with his current adventure skiing the 46 High Peaks here in the Adirondacks, the completion of the Pilot Permit Program at the AMR trailhead, and more! Pick up Jona…

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Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How do our families shape who we become?- Highlights - DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP 11:07

3M ago11:07

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"We ended on such a cliffhanger with Isaac presenting the wrench at the police station to Jeff Daniels' character. It allowed us to sort of start from a place of what's going to happen next? And I think because what is drawn in the novel and because of what Danny brought into the original script of the first season and all the ideas he brought in. …

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Exploring American Rust: Broken Justice w/ DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP - Award-winning Screenwriters/EPs 39:11

3M ago39:11

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What role do the families we’re born into or the traumas we experience shape the people we become? Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How can the arts increase our capacity for empathy, understanding, and kindness? Dan Futterman is creator, executive producer, and writer of Amazon Prime's American Rust, the acclaimed crime drama starring Jeff Daniels,…

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Consciousness, AI & Creativity with DUSTIN O’HALLORAN - Emmy Award-winning Composer 51:02

4M ago51:02

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What will happen when Artificial General Intelligence arrives? What is the nature of consciousness? How are music and creativity pathways for reconnecting us to our humanity and the natural world? Dustin O’Halloran is a pianist and composer and member of the band A Winged Victory for the Sullen. Winner of a 2015 Emmy Award for his main title theme …

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How can music help us expand our understanding of consciousness & AI? - Highlights - DUSTIN O’HALLORAN 51:08

4M ago51:08

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"The film Lion, when we got involved, there was a pretty early cut. So it was about trying to get into the picture and what would really work with the scenes, but also to sometimes just put it away and just really get to the heart of the film, too, because there was a big overarching feeling to the film. The feeling of home and the feeling of being…

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Creating Safe Spaces: ITA O’BRIEN & the Art of Intimacy Coordination - Highlights 12:52

4M ago12:52

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"For years, people spoke about how awkward or embarrassing it was to perform the intimate content. And what they're speaking about is feeling horrible. If something's awkward, that squirm, that ring in the body, it feels embarrassing. That's actually an emotion that is not professional. That is not allowing the actor to stay feeling listened to, he…

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Intimacy Coordinator ITA O’BRIEN on Normal People, Sex Education & Creating Safe Spaces 52:46

4M ago52:46

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How can intimate scenes be brought to the screen in ways that respect the emotional well-being and privacy of the artists themselves? How do we make sure that we can create a story about abuse without anyone being abused in the process? Ita O’Brien is the UK’s leading Intimacy Coordinator, founder of Intimacy on Set (and author of the Intimacy On S…

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159.) A Subzero Day in the MacIntyre Range 38:17

4M ago38:17

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Bundle up and join us for a bone-chilling and exhilarating hike as we venture through the Macintyre Range for a winter day of subzero summitting- Algonquin, Iroquois, and Wright Despite the forecast of -30° windchill at the summits and a frosty start at 0°, our spirits soared under the crystalline blue skies, proving that the best winter hiking con…

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The Transformative Power of Writing with ANDRE DUBUS III - Highlights 13:03

4M ago13:03

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"The character I wrote about in House of Sand and Fog was based on a former colonel and aeronautical engineer in the Shah's Air Force. I watched him work at a gas station. And on his days off, he'd put on his suit and look for better work. One night I'm helping him bring his groceries in, and he said in his thick Persian accent, "You know, I used t…

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Exploring Trauma, Healing & Redemption w/ ANDRE DUBUS III - Author of House of Sand & Fog 55:21

4M ago55:21

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What can reading teach us about loss, healing, and survival? How can we transform anger into empathy? What can we learn from the creative act about turning personal setbacks into opportunities for self-discovery and growth? Andre Dubus III’s nine books include the New York Times’ bestsellers House of Sand and Fog, The Garden of Last Days, and his m…

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158.) The Great Range Athlete Story: How Climbing Mountains Transformed My Life 46:00

4M ago46:00

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In this week's episode I share my transformative journey from facing personal health challenges to becoming an Adirondack 46'er and creating the Great Range Athlete training programs. I'll dive into the pivotal moments that tested my resolve, like tough climbs up McKenzie Mountain and Big Slide, and how these experiences ignited a passion to help o…

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Seeing the Life of Jesus through the eyes of his Mother: MACIEJ HEN - Award-winning Author & Filmmaker 37:43

5M ago37:43

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How would the life of Jesus be told through the eyes of his mother? How can literature help us understand history and the nature of identity? Maciej Hen was born in 1955 in Warsaw. He graduated from the Cinematography Department at the Film School in Łódź. For years he has been trying his hand at diverse activities, from music to all fields of jour…

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The Art of Bringing Stories to Life - Highlights - LISA EDELSTEIN 14:22

4M ago14:22

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"I have always thrown myself into everything, and that includes terrible things because I want to have the whole experience. Even if I know it's going to hurt for better or for worse, that has been how I've lived my life. And so it's given me a lot of information and allowed me to play a lot of different roles and understand a lot of different poin…

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LISA EDELSTEIN - From Acting to Directing, Writing & Visual Art 49:36

5M ago49:36

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How can the arts help us examine and engage with social issues? How do our families shape our views, memories, and experience of the world? From her role as Dr. Lisa Cuddy on the hit Fox series House, to her starring role as Abby McCarthy in Bravo's first scripted series Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce, Lisa Edelstein's range of roles are as diverse …

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What does the future hold for our late-stage capitalist society with mega-corps controlling everything? - Highlights - KYLE HIGGINS, KARINA MANASHIL & KID CUDI 14:22

5M ago14:22

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“So the feeling that we've essentially been priced out of the life that we were supposed to lead. So, we were all taught to put our heads down, go to school, and get a job. You're going to afford a family, a house, kids, all the things that your parents had, you're going to have if you just follow the same path. But none of the things that were pro…

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Comics, Music, Ethics & AI: KYLE HIGGINS, KARINA MANASHIL & KID CUDI on the Making of Moon Man 1:07:18

5M ago1:07:18

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What does the future hold for our late-stage capitalist society with mega-corporations owning and controlling everything? How can the world-building skills of the makers of films and comics help us imagine a better future? Kyle Higgins is an Eisner award-nominated #1 New York Times best-selling comic book author and award-winning filmmaker known fo…

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157.) A Winter Sunrise on Cascade Mountain 26:23

5M ago26:23

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In this episode of the 46 of 46 Podcast, journey with me on a stunning winter ascent of Cascade Mountain. After weeks under a blanket of gray, the Adirondacks were kissed by sunshine, setting the stage for perfect winter hiking conditions. With blue skies overhead and packed snow underfoot, it was time to catch a sunrise from the High Peaks. My NEW…

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How does knowing a second language increase your creativity & humanity? - Highlights - ALAN POUL 12:55

5M ago12:55

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"I think all great work comes from the need to say something. And so this is the challenge for young artists and also maybe one of the essential elements that can never be completely taken over by AI because there has to be something you feel has not been said, and you feel an urgent need to say it. In fact, you can't not say it. That need to expre…

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