Best Produced By Substance Studios Podcasts (2024)

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Welcomes Designed By Krish O'Mara Vignarajah 1:02:45

1d ago1:02:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Designed By, host Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, President & CEO of Global Refuge, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Krish shares her incredible journey to America, navigating the transition into a new community, and how her experiences shaped her into the le…

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Prana Designed By Raina Kumra Gardiner 1:09:29

2M ago1:09:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Designed By, host Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with Raina Kumra Gardiner, a visionary at the intersection of tech, ethics, and design. As the CEO & Founder of Spicewell, Raina is transforming our relationship with food, and her work at Juggernaut is redefining digital transformation. Grounded in the princ…

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Independence Designed By Nicole Taylor 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we dive into Black culinary arts with a true innovator, Nicole Taylor. Nicole is not just a chef but a storyteller who designs Juneteenth experiences through her vibrant cookbook, "Watermelon & Red Birds." Join Joanna & Nicole as they explore over 75 recipes from refreshing Afro-Egg Cream to savory Peach Jam…

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Evolutionary Attunement Designed By Chloe Gotlieb 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this captivating episode of Designed By as Joanna Peña-Bickley introduces Chloe Gotlieb, a design leader whose Evolutionary Attunement style of leadership is shaping the future of innovative businesses. Chloe Gotlieb's journey is a beacon for those at the intersection of design and visionary leadership, perfectly …

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AI Peer-ocracy Designed By Tatyana Mamut 56:34

4M ago56:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this enlightening episode of "Designed By," Joanna Peña-Bickley connects with Tatyana Mamut, a visionary tech leader and first-generation American, who explores the complex problems democracies face in societal technological transformation. Emerging from this conversation are the outlines of an Ai Peer-ocracy. Drawing fro…

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Irresistible Jazz Designed By Judith Owen 59:25

6M ago59:25

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Send us a Text Message. Enter the soulful world of jazz, where the vibrant spirit of New Orleans and the healing power of music converge. Join Joanna Pena-Bickley on a special episode of Designed By as she welcomes the incomparable Judith Owen. Today, on Designed By, we are honored to introduce Judith Owen to our audience. Her music, a seamless fus…

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#018 | Stories That Amplify Light | Season One's Guests Speak 31:35

7M ago31:35

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The story is there are innumerable ways to categorize art and entertainment—by genre; by era; fiction or nonfiction; art created as propaganda, or art as escape—and over the course of our first season of Lightwise, we’ve touched on all of these, but we’ve tried to focus on stories that amplify light. At the end of each episode throughout this first…

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Sound Serendipity Designed By Jessica Paz 56:37

8M ago56:37

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Send us a Text Message. In this inspiring episode Joanna Peña-Bickley sits down with the Tony Award-winning sound designer, Jessica Paz, to explore the intricate fusion of art and science in the world of sound design. Jessica, renowned for her work in theater, film, and music, shares her journey and insights that have led to groundbreaking innovati…

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017 | Lightwise #017 | The Realities and Possibilities of Cinema as Therapy with The Cinema Therapy Guys 42:25

9M ago42:25

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The story is we know people often intentionally write or CREATE art for therapy, but how often are we CONSUMING art for therapeutic purposes—and is it effective? And how often are we unintentionally consuming messages, for better or worse, that alter our perspectives and therefore our experience? Today we discuss the realities and possibilities of …

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#016 | How A.I. is Threatening the Arts with Tech Entreprenuer Austin Craig 47:58

11M ago47:58

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The story is good artists copy, but great artists steal. And now omputer systems are disrupting industries everywhere, doing things once believed only possible by humans: dealing with uncertainty; learning from experience; making predictions; interpreting language in complex, contextual ways. Even, perhaps especially, technology is now creating art…

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#015 | The Peculiar Super Powers of Animation with J. Chris Wall 42:20

11M ago42:20

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The story is every medium has its unique strengths: Sculpture is different from painting; poetry from prose; ballet from theater. One is not better than the other, but its unique characteristics make it suited for certain kinds of experiences, messages, or audiences. So what are the unique strengths of animated film, as opposed to, say, live action…

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#014 | The Unique Challenges and Opportunities in Making a Movie That Moves with Jaime Hernandez of "Sound of Freedom" 34:21

11M ago34:21

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The story is some films possess more than the power to entertain. Some start a movement or change lives. Jaime Hernandez is a film producer whose most recent film Sound of Freedom was released by Angel Studios in July 2023. Be sure to check out Sound of Freedom, still playing in select theaters. Go to angel.com/tickets now. Follow Lightwise on all …

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013 | Part 2 of 2: The Challenges of Portraying Evil with Actor Elijah Alexander of "The Chosen" 37:20

12M ago37:20

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The story is there’s a difference between flawed, imperfect people and evil people. But is that a difference of degree or kind? And how do you tell stories that portray evil convincingly and in a way that doesn’t turn off audiences? Today, we discuss “The Challenges of Portraying Evil.” Elijah Alexander is an American film and TV actor who has been…

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🔒 Bonus Episode: Harmonic Healing Designed By Victoria Toy Deiorio 6:04

12M ago6:04

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a Text Message. Bonus Episode: Harmonic Healing Designed By Victoria Toy Deiorio Plung into the enthralling realm of biophilic sound design and music therapies. Discover, heal and get lost in the art and science of sound design in this not-to-be-missed bonus episode of DesignedBy.show! 🔊🎭🎶 Subscribe to hear this bonu…

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Sonic Alchemy Designed By Victoria Toy Deiorio 52:21

12M ago52:21

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Send us a Text Message. Dive deep into the mesmerizing world of sound with the incomparable Victoria 'Toy' Deiorio. Not just any sound designer, Victoria elegantly weaves her rich tapestry of experiences from ballet, acting, and songwriting into groundbreaking soundscapes that have enchanted theaters goers. Join Joanna Peña-Bickley as she unravels …

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012 | Part 1 of 2: The Challenges of Portraying Holiness with Actor Nicolas Mouawad of His Only Son 44:15

1y ago44:15

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The story is every once in a while a member of the human race achieves another level of Divinity. Whether they’re called saints, prophets, or popes, the Messiah or the Dalai Lama—they are revered by huge populations as being Holy—having the quality of Godliness. Forget about attaining that level of righteousness in our real lives, what about simply…

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011 | The Resurrection of Quality Christian Content with Jesus Revolution Director Jon Erwin 48:18

1y ago48:18

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The story is almost one third of the world’s population is Christian, nearly two-thirds of the US population, yet for decades now Hollywood has had an aversion to explicitly Christian films, leaving this audience under-served or suffering with sub-par productions. Why is that and what’s behind the recent resurrection of quality Christian content? J…

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010 | Shining a Light on the Darkness of Human Trafficking with Jessica Mass from O.U.R. 52:04

1y ago52:04

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Be warned, what follows is important, but disturbing. The story is human trafficking is a problem for other people in other countries, but the truth is it is a growing problem here in the United States, even as awareness increases. While the facts are horrific, there is hope for survivors, and there are things you can do. Today we discuss “Shining …

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009 | Quality of Courage in Film and in Life with Jim Caviezel from Sound of Freedom 45:10

1y ago45:10

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The story is the film industry tells stories which support all matter of causes, yet there are some stories which they seem to steer away from, including the life of Christ, and on the other end of the spectrum, exposing the evils of human-trafficking. Yet brave people like actor Jim Caviezel have tackled both subjects. Today we discuss the “Qualit…

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008 | Revealing Light in a Dark Story with director Alejendro Monteverde 37:38

1y ago37:38

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The story is stories of substance frequently ask us to explore worlds that challenge us and are uncomfortable. But is there a way to tell a true tale about the disturbing world of child-trafficking that can also inspire hope? Today, we discuss revealing light in a story of darkness. Alejandro Monteverde is a screenwriter, producer and director from…

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Spacial Inclusion Designed By Reginé Gilbert 45:07

1y ago45:07

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Reginé Gilbert. Reginé a seasoned user experience designer and spatial computing expert, an accomplished author, international keynote speaker and educator. The episode dives deep into around Reginé's path to creating immersive and inclusive user experiences in the world of spatial computing. This dynamic discussion exp…

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#007 | The Crises (and Creator) Behind the Time-Traveling Twins 43:54

1y ago43:54

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The story is that those who don’t learn from history are condemned to repeat it. That’s why two children, twins by birth, and surnamed Tuttle, travel throughout time and space to learn from the giants of history principles of freedom, economics, and government. What inspired the Tuttle Twins adventures and how are they inspiring millions of people,…

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#006 | Dying For Laughs: An Interview with Comedian Jeff Allen 44:53

1y ago44:53

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The story is that laughter is the best medicine, but this intangible tonic is often the byproduct of the suffering of its developers—comedians dealing with personal demons. Today, along with DryBar comedian Jeff Allen, we explore how these hilarious humorists are sometimes, sadly, truly dying for laughs. Jeff Allen is an American stand-up comedian …

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#005 | Being a Scientist and a Believer with Michael Behe 50:38

1+ y ago50:38

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The story is that science and religion are at odds—that they are incompatible, or at least, that they rely on distinct methods of knowing, and ne’er the twain shall meet. Yet throughout history, and still today, many scientists ARE believers in God or ascribers to a religion. How do they deal with the apparent contradiction, and how do their peers …

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#004 | The Underrated Value of Comedy 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

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The story is that comedy is a second class art form, not that it doesn’t require great skill, but that it is not as “important” as dramatic, “serious” works. And while what tugs our heartstrings remains mostly constant over the millenia, what tickles our funny bone seems always in flux. What is this unstable element whose byproduct—laughter—has bee…

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#003 | Capturing Stories of Courage: A Conversation with Director Matt Whitaker 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

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The story is that when most Germans were falling for Hitler’s lies, or were too afraid to fight against them, a sixteen-year old boy recognized the truth, and began a peaceful resistance to shed light on the gross sins of Hitler and the Nazi regime. He rallied a couple of his teenage friends around him to join him in the cause until he was eventual…

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#002 | Why Abaraham's Trial Still Matters with Director David Helling 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

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The story is that about 4,000 years ago, early in the second millennium BC, God spoke to the prophet Abraham and asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac as a burnt offering in the mountains of Moriah. According to the scriptural account, Abraham journeys three days, builds an altar and binds his son upon it, and is stopped by an angel only after he ha…

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Revelations Designed By Julie Cohen 53:33

1+ y ago53:33

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Academy Award nominated documentarian Julie Cohen. Julie’s revelationary body of work has helped the world discover divine truths in films like RBG (2018), My Name Is Pauli Murray (2021) and The Sturgeon Queens (2014). Julie’s artistic craft adds a unique dimension that helps society challenge assumptions with dialogues…

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#001 | Sci-Fi and Religion: A Complicated Relationship 43:10

2y ago43:10

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The story is that there are a few big questions: who are we? Where did we come from and why are we here? And what is coming? Science and religion have different approaches to answering these questions, with science often abstaining from prognosticating and offering more philosophical responses, but science fiction, on the other hand, often boldly g…

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Civic Media Designed By Reecie Colbert 55:02

2y ago55:02

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Send us a Text Message. Reecie Colbert’s cultural competency and gift for breaking down the complexities of nuanced topics has catapulted her to the Best Seller category on Amazon for the Long & Short Guide to the 2022 Midterms, and it has put her center stage as a regular contributor to the Clay Cane Show and Roland Martin Unfiltered and now on MS…

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Reality Designed By Galit Ariel 52:25

2y ago52:25

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Send us a Text Message. Galit Ariel believes humanity's final frontier is emerging through the space-bending technologies augmented and virtual reality commonly referred to as the Metaverse. In this conversation we explore Galit Ariel's personal journey and the possibilities for technologies to help us be more present and connected to the world. Su…

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Boundary Spanning Designed By Natalie Nixon, PhD 44:48

2+ y ago44:48

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Send us a Text Message. Creativity strategist Natalie Nixon PhD is know as the creativity whisperer for the C-Suite. In this episode Natalie discusses The Creativity Leap and shares her thoughts on the future of work, innovation and finding acceptance in worlds that may not always welcome you. DesignedByUs.org WE DARE TO DESIGN INCLUSIVE FUTURES,TO…

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Togetherness Designed By Heather Odendaal 53:45

3y ago53:45

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Send us a Text Message. We sat down with the Co-Founder of the WNORTH Conference and the President at Bluebird Strategy, Heather Odendaal. Heather is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand builder, and acclaimed event producer in Western Canada. In this episode, we hone in on Odendaals journey to excellence, while working alongside her husband to upli…

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Childs Play Designed By Dr. Kate Stone 1:04:03

3y ago1:04:03

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Send us a Text Message. We sat down with the brilliant engineer and founder of Novalita, Dr. Kate Stone. Dr. Stone has developed the use of everyday printing presses to produce interactive electronics, with touch-sensitive inks and printed circuits. She has coined these products “Interactive Printed Media” (IPM). In this episode, we dive deep into …

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Dreams Designed By Timothy Bardlavens 1:04:17

3y ago1:04:17

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Send us a Text Message. We connected with Timothy Bardlavens, Design Leader, a Cultural Strategist, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) specialist, a Fellow Co-Founder, a writer, and International Speaker & Workshop Facilitator. In this conversation, we dig deep into the ups and downs of identity, aspirations, and taking risks to not only achieve y…

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Provocations Designed By Adrian Franks 49:55

3y ago49:55

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Send us a Text Message. We connect with Distinguished Designer, Painter, entrepreneur, and Creative Director, Adrian Franks. Franks is widely seen as a provocative pop artist behind the Black Lives Matter movement, often compared to a digital Basquiat, Frank’s day gig defines UX for the industry at IBM by night he is a dad, partner, and community l…

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Futures Designed By Faith Popcorn 1:25:41

3y ago1:25:41

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Futurist, Author, Founder and CEO of BrainReserve, Faith Popcorn! As a designer of destinies, Faith's predictions have been shaped by her childhood abroad and performing arts experiences. In this episode, we explore how to read the signals and reveal incredible versions of the future we as a society can design together.…

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Equality Designed By Kat Gordon 58:29

3y ago58:29

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Send us a Text Message. Dive Deep with the Founder of the 3Percent Movement, Kat Gordon. Together we reveal the core of what drives Kat Gordon to fight for equality. From her humble beginnings to the spark that led her to ignite an undeniable revolution for in the Advertising's creative fields. Listen in on how she tirelessly works to close the gap…

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Fashionable Futurism Designed By Amanda Parkes 58:40

3+ y ago58:40

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Send us a Text Message. Join us in meeting biomedia designer and fashion technologist, Dr. Amanda Parkes. We learn about the journey of Dr. Parkes and her Los Angeles roots that stood as a foundation for her to really discover her passion. As Founder of Skinteractive Studios in Brooklyn, New York; Dr. Parkes dedicated her career to creating amazing…

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Kindness Designed By Mara Leqcoc 49:17

3+ y ago49:17

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Send us a Text Message. Meet change-maker Mara Lecocq joins us in outlining the exceptional path that leads her to inclusive design. Forbes has named Lecocq “The Boss of Boss Ladies”, and her true passion is bringing people from different backgrounds and cultures together to appreciate, support, and uplift each other through their professional well…

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