Best Stephanie Weiss Podcasts (2024)

1
Politics in Action 2024: Laos Update 25:27

24m ago25:27

25:27

Politics in Action is an annual forum in which invited experts provided an analysis of the current political situation in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, and discussed the broader implications of events in these countries for the region. After the event, each of the six speakers sat for a podcast to chat with Dr Natali Pe…

1
A Marine Biologist Walks Into A Bar 1:03:47

1d ago1:03:47

1:03:47

We record riverfront with boats coming and going, meet a bonafide marine biologist, interview a ferry boat captain, nearly capsize Boat Of The Week, review our boat spotting finds from the week, and much more! Pictures and links in show notes below. New show every Wednesday, email your BOTW to theboatyshow@gmail.com, Come see The Contenders live 7/…

1
Politics in Action 2024: Vietnam Update 21:50

6d ago21:50

21:50

Politics in Action is an annual forum in which invited experts provided an analysis of the current political situation in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, and discussed the broader implications of events in these countries for the region. After the event, each of the six speakers sat for a podcast to chat with Dr Natali Pe…

1
Erin Lin, "When the Bombs Stopped: The Legacy of War in Rural Cambodia" (Princeton UP, 2024) 53:49

6d ago53:49

53:49

Over the course of the Vietnam War, the United States dropped 500,000 tons of bombs over Cambodia—more than the combined weight of every man, woman, and child in the country. Fifty years after the last sortie, residents of rural Cambodia are still coping with the unexploded ordnance that covers their land. In When the Bombs Stopped: The Legacy of W…

1
Making Change One Story at a Time, Revisited — Jose Antonio Vargas 27:05

7d ago27:05

27:05

Today, we revisit an episode from 2020 with Jose Antonio Vargas, Founder of the nonprofit Define American. Drawing on his background as a journalist and his own experience as an undocumented immigrant, Jose created Define American to educate storytellers, challenge stereotypes, and ultimately change the narrative around immigration, one story at a …

1
Financial Planning For New Beginnings with Philip Weiss 37:19

7d ago37:19

37:19

Send us a Text Message. We’re excited to have Philip Weiss, CFA, CPA, RLP®, founder of Apprise Wealth Management and Purse Strings-approved professional, with us today. His journey into the world of finance and dedication to serving the female market is nothing short of inspiring, and we love his holistic approach to financial planning. Phil's dedi…

1
Amish Curious 56:04

8d ago56:04

56:04

Kick off Summer 2024 on the deck of Steph's houseboat! Two boat reviews - Regulator and Ski Nautique. Osprey, ducks, caspian terns interrrupt discussion of wake boat propeller innovation and Steph's Amish boat canvas maker neighbor. We meander into old business with San Francisco Bay open water swimming and getting passed by a one-legged cyclist. A…

1
Clare Hammond, "On the Shadow Tracks: A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar" (Allen Lane, 2024) 30:59

15d ago30:59

30:59

In 2016, journalist Clare Hammond embarked on a project to study the railways of Myanmar–a transportation network that sprawls the country, rarely used and not shown on many maps, and often used at the pleasure of the country’s military. In her book On the Shadow Tracks; A Journey Through Occupied Myanmar (Allen Lane, 2024), Clare travels the lengt…

1
Politics in Action 2024: Indonesia Update 26:17

14d ago26:17

26:17

Politics in Action is an annual forum in which invited experts provided an analysis of the current political situation in Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam, and discussed the broader implications of events in these countries for the region. After the event, each of the six speakers sat for a podcast to chat with Dr Natali Pe…

1
Gen Z Perspectives: Careers, Culture and the Future of Work with Amelia, Chloe, and Emily 44:38

15d ago44:38

44:38

Send us a Text Message. We've got another Gen Z panel for you! In this episode, Tessa and Michael chat with Amelia Haynes, Chloe Carr, and Emily Gianunzio to discuss their career paths, workplace culture experiences, and outlook on the future of work. Our panelists share insights into navigating early careers, priorities around purpose and growth, …

1
Boat AND Float Of The Week 44:02

15d ago44:02

44:02

Steph and Jeff break down five floaty toys, three boat reviews, two mink stories, and one geeked out discussion of thermoclines. George Clooney and Sophia Loren join our imaginations from Lake Como, boats made in Idaho have heaters who knew, and we're psyched that this'll be our last remote recording for a while. Listen every Wednesday and sometime…

1
Joanna Siekiera, "21st Century as the Pacific Century: Culture and Security of Oceania States in Great Power Competition" (Warsaw UP, 2023) 1:20:35

16d ago1:20:35

1:20:35

With the ever-greater shift of the balance of global power towards the Pacific region, what does this have implications for the geopolitics of the region? How should the rest of the world, especially Europe, address the growing power and influence of the Pacific region? How does the complex interplay of cultural, civilizational, economic, legal, en…

1
Meredith Weiss et al., "Mobilizing for Elections: Patronage and Political Machines in Southeast Asia" (Cambridge UP, 2022) 44:10

19d ago44:10

44:10

Politicians in Southeast Asia, as in many other regions, win elections by distributing cash, goods, jobs, projects, and other benefits to supporters, but the ways in which they do this vary tremendously, both across and within countries. Mobilizing for Elections: Patronage and Political Machines in Southeast Asia (Cambridge UP, 2022) presents a new…

1
BONUS: Rower Audrey Boerson Wins Silver in Holland 25:10

19d ago25:10

25:10

We catch up with Audrey Boerson of Black Sheep Racing in the Netherlands after her amazing competition at the 138th annual Holland Beker Regatta. She won silver in the OPEN WEIGHT women's single as a lightweight limited to 135lbs. She competed four times in one day and nearly won the lightweight single before she abruptly exited her boat. Next up? …

1
Agency, Exploration, Discovery, Revisited — Vince Kadlubek 27:13

21d ago27:13

27:13

In this revisited episode, we go back to a conversation with Vince Kadlubek of legendary immersive art collective Meow Wolf, whose installations give visitors agency to re-engage their imaginations and create their own stories—an experience that can be transformational. To learn more, visit our website. -- © 2024 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produ…

1
Being Financially Prepared Today with Gabrielle Mollick 26:46

21d ago26:46

26:46

Send us a Text Message. Today on Women and Money, we have Gabrielle Mollick, CFP®, CSRIC®, with us. Gaby is a financial advisor at Mercer Advisors in Denver, Colorado, and a Purse Strings-approved professional. We’re so excited to have her on the show today to share her passion for empowering women to build financially fearless futures. Gaby has a …

1
Fried Eels and Sarasota Bay 1:10:34

22d ago1:10:34

1:10:34

Steph reports live from the houseboat in a thunderstorm as a mama merganzer catches a fish for her babies, and we review an honest to pete narrowboat cookbook. It's better than it sounds. Jeff recaps a trip to Sarasota FL and a sea life tour of the bay complete with mermaids. Or manatees. Five boats of the week contend for the title, two sweep us o…

1
At Work, Mindset Is Everything with Dr. Carolyn Pritchett, PhD 31:32

29d ago31:32

31:32

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Laura, Michael, and Tessa sit down with workplace science expert Dr. Carolyn Pritchett to discuss her fascinating career journey from studying rats to coaching humans. Carolyn shares key learnings from her research on stress mindsets and how our perceptions impact our physiology. Listeners will walk away wit…

1
Naosuke Mukoyama, "Fueling Sovereignty: Colonial Oil and the Creation of Unlikely States" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 57:44

30d ago57:44

57:44

European colonialism was often driven by the pursuit of natural resources, and the resulting colonisation and decolonization processes have had a profound impact on the formation of the majority of sovereign states that exist today. But how exactly have natural resources influenced the creation of formerly colonised states? And would the world map …

1
Fans of Missy Rejoice and Our First Book Review 1:04:55

1M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Steph is sick, we wish her well, and reliever Missy steps up to the microphone. Up front? Corrections and an apology for blatant nepotism and self-dealing. We discuss Outlander, boat scents or lack thereof, dogs on boats, a stop by the OPP, Missy's attraction to big block boat motor startups. We do a rundown of the artists we love and support, who …

1
Stephanie Joy Mawson, "Incomplete Conquests: The Limits of Spanish Empire in the Seventeenth-Century Philippines" (Cornell UP, 2023) 47:34

1M ago47:34

47:34

"When the Spanish colonization of the Philippines began in 1565, early reports boasted of mass conversions to Christianity and ever-increasing numbers of people paying tribute to the Spanish crown. This suggests an uncomplicated story of an easy imposition of Spanish sovereignty. But as Stephanie Mawson shows in her book, Incomplete Conquests: The …

1
Good, True, and Beautiful, Revisited — Glen Keane 28:15

1M ago28:15

28:15

Legendary Disney veteran and Academy Award winner Glen Keane has made invaluable contributions to the art of animation. In this episode, we revisit a conversation from 2020 with Glen about his story, craft, and philosophy on creativity. For additional links and more information, visit our website. -- © 2024 Future of StoryTelling, Corp. Produced by…

1
We Laugh, Cry and Circumnavigate Manhattan 58:33

1M ago58:33

58:33

No sleep 'til Brooklyn! We meet up in The City for an epic boat trip around the isle of Manhattan thanks to dear friends Julia and Rich. We hang out in their Brooklyn back yard to recap and share a bit of our recording from the boat in this episode, more will come in an upcoming bonus feature. A big Boat Of The Week featuring six submissions, the f…

1
Bonus Episode: The Manhatter, a Trip Around Manhattan 58:21

1M ago58:21

58:21

Celebrate 2000 downloads with a bonus travelogue of our boat trip around the island of Manhattan, thanks to Rich and Julia! We start in Port Washington on Long Island, cruise past Rikers Island to the East River, down to Brooklyn to pick up our crew. A counterclockwise course took us back up the East River, into the Harlem River, around the top of …

1
Building a More Inclusive Society: Disability and Work in Timor-Leste 23:53

1M ago23:53

23:53

What does an inclusive society look like? And what are the challenges and opportunities when the society in question, Timor-Leste, is one of the most resource-constrained in Southeast Asia? My guest today is interested in these questions of inclusion and participation, and argues that people with a disability are a key component of a truly inclusiv…

1
Breaking Through Bias In The Workplace with Andie Kramer 35:18

1M ago35:18

35:18

Send us a Text Message. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Andie Kramer, lawyer, author, advocate, and founding member of ASKramer Law, LLC. Over the years, she has written and spoken extensively about gender biases in the workplace alongside her husband, Al Harris. We’re excited to have her on the show today to share insights from her…

1
Authentic Leadership with Peter Lynch 35:14

1M ago35:14

35:14

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever witnessed the metamorphosis of an aggressive and rigid leader into a collaborative partner who uplifts an entire organization? In this episode, we define authentic leadership with Peter Lynch, Chief People Officer at Cardinal Group Companies. We explore how embracing imperfections and courageously confronting d…

1
Mark Moyar, "Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965-1968" (Encounter, 2023) 23:19

1M ago23:19

23:19

Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965-1968 (Encounter, 2023) is the long-awaited sequel to the immensely influential Triumph Forsaken: The Vietnam War, 1954-1965. Like its predecessor, this book overturns the conventional wisdom using a treasure trove of new sources, many of them from the North Vietnamese side. Rejecting the standard depiction of…

1
Life on a Submarine with Arny Stankus 1:21:56

1M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Former US Navy Officer Arny Stankus tells of his service aboard the SSN Toledo Los Angeles class fast attack submarine. 110 crew sharing the square footage of a three bedroom house for two months continously under water! Remarkable service to the security of our country and allies. Plus! Steph reports from the wheel of her houseboat the MUSKRAT. Th…

1
Robert Lyman, "A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma, and Britain: 1941–45" (Osprey, 2021) 1:40:00

1M ago1:40:00

1:40:00

In 1941 and 1942 the British and Indian Armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its newly conquered territories throughout Asia. But change was coming. New commanders were appointed, significant training together with restructuring took place, and new tactics were developed. A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma, and Britain: 194…

1
Martin Dusinberre, "Mooring the Global Archive: A Japanese Ship and Its Migrant Histories" (Cambridge UP, 2023) 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

In Mooring the Global Archive: A Japanese Ship and Its Migrant Histories (Cambridge UP, 2023), Martin Dusinberre follows the Yamashiro-maru steamship across Asian and Pacific waters in an innovative history of Japan's engagement with the outside world in the late-nineteenth century. His compelling in-depth analysis reconstructs the lives of some of…

1
Marina Welker, "Kretek Capitalism: Making, Marketing, and Consuming Clove Cigarettes in Indonesia" (U California Press, 2024) 39:14

2M ago39:14

39:14

Indonesia is the world's second largest cigarette market: two out of three men smoke, and clove-laced tobacco cigarettes called kretek make up 95 percent of the market. To account for the staggering success of this lethal industry, Kretek Capitalism: Making, Marketing, and Consuming Clove Cigarettes in Indonesia (University of California Press, 202…

1
Creating a Healthy AI Ecosystem, Revisited — Stephanie Dinkins 25:46

2M ago25:46

25:46

Since this 2020 conversation with artist, educator, and AI practitioner Stephanie Dinkins, essential questions about artificial intelligence have only become more pressing. In turn, Stephanie's method of approaching AI—with a conscious eye towards breaking down bias, rather than perpetuating it— has only become more necessary. For additional links …

1
Tessa Winkelmann, "Dangerous Intercourse: Gender and Interracial Relations in the American Colonial Philippines, 1898–1946" (Cornell UP, 2023) 1:14:34

2M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

In Dangerous Intercourse: Gender and Interracial Relations in the American Colonial Philippines, 1898–1946 (Cornell University Press, 2023), Dr. Tessa Winkelmann examines interracial social and sexual contact between Americans and Filipinos in the early twentieth century via a wide range of relationships—from the casual and economic to the formal a…

1
Summer Of Chicken Salad and Elite Rower Audrey Boerson 1:30:27

2M ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Jeff interviews elite rower Audrey Boerson (26:50) about training for international competition leading up to the World Championships. Steph scrapes mussels off her houseboat for Mothers Day, a major update on the "battery situation", dialectric grease, rowing is complicated, talking about trailer equipment is awkward, Audi fails at the most basic …

1
Sony Coráñez Bolton, "Crip Colony: Mestizaje, US Imperialism, and the Queer Politics of Disability in the Philippines" (Duke UP, 2023) 43:13

2M ago43:13

43:13

In Crip Colony: Mestizaje, US Imperialism, and the Queer Politics of Disability in the Philippines (Duke UP, 2023), Sony Coráñez Bolton examines the racial politics of disability, mestizaje, and sexuality in the Philippines. Drawing on literature, poetry, colonial records, political essays, travel narratives, and visual culture, Coráñez Bolton trac…

1
Overcoming Financial Shame with Stephanie McCullough 35:29

2M ago35:29

35:29

Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is Stephanie McCullough, founder and financial planner with Sofia Financial. She specializes in helping women over 45 navigate their financial futures. With over two decades of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and is a true advocate for women becoming financially fearless. In our conv…

1
Bean Bags and Boat Condoms 59:09

2M ago59:09

59:09

Motor, barn find, rental boat, boat name of the week strike in a lightning round of listener submissions. Marine bean bag chairs set off a rant against the boat seat industrial complex. Rob tells us about the Ferry COHO in the Pacific Northwest and the unhappy ending of a giant boat condom in New Zealand. Presidential yacht HONEY FITZ, DC Classic B…

1
"Silo" and Disrupting Entertainment, Revisited — Hugh Howey 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

Silo, the TV adaptation of Hugh Howey's acclaimed sci-fi novel Wool, has become one of Apple TV's hottest properties since it aired last May: it's earned a second season and several nominations in the forthcoming 2024 BAFTA Television Awards among other accolades. To celebrate the success of Silo, we're revisiting this episode with Hugh about how W…

1
More is More Jay Nash 1:28:56

2M ago1:28:56

1:28:56

Steph visits Philly and goes to rowing practice! We talk crew, our day at the office, paddleboard commuting. You want wooden boats? Ok. Let's get low down with composer, producer, performer, Boaty Show Original Music Director and wood boat enthusiast Jay Nash. Of course Boat Of The Week and more!By Jeff Pennington and Steph Weiss

1
Building Financial Intimacy with Your Partner featuring Ed Coambs 36:42

2M ago36:42

36:42

Send us a Text Message. Are money matters causing tension in your relationship? You're certainly not alone. Money is often cited as the number one reason for conflict in relationships. It's a topic that's fraught with emotion, history, and often, misunderstanding. And that’s where awesome financial professionals like Ed Coambs come in. Ed is a form…

1
Hot Tub Boats 52:14

2M ago52:14

52:14

Steph and Jeff this week bring you boaty news from the Bay Area, why Jeff is so down on Boston Whalers, Steph shares how a ferry ride and a Coast Guard Whaler convinced her to leave California for the 1000 Islands, and Jay Nash's sweet sweet yacht rock number lifts Boat Of The Week like a rising tide.…

1
Women’s Experiences of Workplace Gender-based Violence and Harassment in Cambodia’s Construction Industry 35:13

3M ago35:13

35:13

In Cambodia, the government and civil society organisations have paid significant attention to Gender-based Violence and Harassment, within both the domestic sphere and, increasingly, in the workplace context. A major driver behind this increased scrutiny of GBVH issues is the presence of international donors in Cambodia, and an expectation that in…

1
Evolving Layers of Experience, Revisited — Felix and Paul 41:53

3M ago41:53

41:53

Today, we revisit a conversation from 2021 with immersive storytelling pioneers Félix Lajeunesse and Paul Raphaël of Felix & Paul Studios. For over ten years, these two have been carefully developing a unique experiential language— a language which they’ve deployed to incredible effect in the location-based VR experience Space Explorers: The Infini…

1
Dock Lines and White Lines 1:02:15

3M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

We break out the yacht rock in a very special way with new original music from Jay Nash to introduce a big 'ol Boat Of The Week. First, Steph reports on her eclipse experience all on the water as she launched her boat for the season! Mixologist Marc Izzon joins again this week, shares version 2 of the Boaty Show cocktail recipe. New show every Wedn…

1
Elliott Prasse-Freeman, "Rights Refused: Grassroots Activism and State Violence in Myanmar" (Stanford UP, 2023) 58:22

3M ago58:22

58:22

Over three years have passed since a military coup of February 2021 in Myanmar precipitated a popular uprising that has since transformed into a revolutionary situation. While researchers and writers have cobbled together edited books trying to come to terms with all that has happened and how we might interpret it in relation to Myanmar’s recent pa…

1
The New Happy with Stephanie Harrison 25:12

3M ago25:12

25:12

Send us a Text Message. This week Laura, Tessa and Michael dive deep into a thoughtful discussion about building a happier and more meaningful life through work with special guest Stephanie Harrison. Stephanie founded The New Happy, an educational platform focused on sharing a new philosophy of happiness based on positive psychology research. She s…

1
I Yenta'd Myself 57:54

3M ago57:54

57:54

Boat matchmaking! Aaron and Flavia want to get into boating in South Carolina on Lake Hartwell. We learn Boat Math, work the ups and downs of various boats, drool over Glasstrons and Chris Crafts, and ultimately convince Steph she needs another boat! We waited to look up what yenta actually means after recording the episode. Turns out it means nosy…

1
1000 DOWNLOAD BONUS EPISODE: The Boaty Show Canned Beverage 50:02

3M ago50:02

50:02

You all listened 1000 times! To show our gratitude we made you a special bonus episode! Jeff's best friend Marc is good at many things, including mixology. Marc concocts an original Boaty Show cocktail recipe, the "Press Gang". Missy and Jeff try it and share the recipe and our notes. Hint - it's good, but maybe not for everyone? Let us know what y…

1
The Five Biggest Financial Mistakes Women Make featuring Dr. April Murdaugh 40:16

3M ago40:16

40:16

Send us a Text Message. Dr. April Murdaugh is a Purse Strings-approved financial advisor in Fleming Island, Florida, and the CEO of Woman to Woman Financial. Through her wealth management firm, she is dedicated to helping educate, empower, and encourage women to create and grow generational wealth. We are honored to have her on the show today to sh…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Stephanie Weiss Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide