Best Alan Burke Podcasts (2024)

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#56 - The 1966 Superman Broadway Musical (feat. Matt Truex) 1:52:05

14d ago1:52:05

1:52:05

"Who is the man you can't ignore, it's SUPERMAN! From Budapest to Baltimore it's SUPERMAN!" Alan and Rob are joined once again by long-time friend of the show Matt Truex as they delve into the weird and wonderful history of the ill-fated (and yet indestructible) 1966 Broadway musical version of Superman. Fascinating connections with the Superman mo…

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Episode 203: Dan Cohen & VO2 Max, Visceral Fat, and Why We Should All Test Like Athletes 48:06

13d ago48:06

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Dan Cohen is the Chief Performance Officer at Human Powered Health. Human Powered Health's Mission is to power health and human performance for everyone. Dan is a former Professional Triathlete and Physiologist and leads the direction and vision at HPH. We discuss: Dan's background as a pro triathlete What is VO2 Max and why you should know yours H…

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#55 - Exclusive interview with JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED's Superman GEORGE NEWBERN 30:19

20d ago30:19

30:19

"What we have here is a rare opportunity for me to cut loose, and show you just how powerful I really am!" Alan & Rob are excited to be joined by none other than the voice of Clark Kent/Superman himself, actor George Newbern. Star of iconic 80’s and 90’s films such as ‘Adventures in Babysitting’ and the ‘Father of the Bride’ movie franchise, George…

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Sisi Wei: data stories at The Markup and CalMatters 29:10

29d ago29:10

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Sisi Wei is the Chief Impact Officer at CalMatters & The Markup, based in New York. Sisi founded the DEI Coalition For Anti-Racist, Equitable, And Just Newsrooms and was the Assistant Managing Editor at ProPublica. She has also won the Gwen Ifill Award. Alberto chats with Sisi about her work and how she approaches telling stories with data. The⁠ ⁠⁠…

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#54 - The Menace of METALLO (feat. Zach Moore) PLUS: James Gunn's Superman Set Photos! 2:11:52

1M ago2:11:52

2:11:52

"I can't even feel a kiss, what did they do to me?!" Rob and Alan are joined once again by 'Always Hold Onto Smallville''s Zach Moore to discuss the various other media versions of METALLO! We deep dive into the characters' various iterations in comic books, animation and live action and we even explore different avenues for how the Kryptonite-hear…

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AI and data journalism: the AP's Garance Burke 33:13

2M ago33:13

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Garance Burke is a global investigative reporter for the Associated Press, with a focus on reporting around Artificial Intelligence. She wrote the chapter of the AP style guide around reporting on AI and leads a team which works with data to tell stories every day. She joins Simon and Alberto to discuss the implications for data journalism. The⁠ ⁠⁠…

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Monitor Success with Kori Martin 1:37:41

2M ago1:37:41

1:37:41

In this episode, we are talking to Kori Martin about her success with keeping & breeding Monitors. about Follow Alan FB-Origin Reptiles. https://www.facebook.com/Origins-Reptile-555725471567323 IG- https://www.instagram.com/origins_reptile/ Follow Khai FB- https://www.facebook.com/khai.phan.90 IG- big_lizard1o3 Follow MPR Network Website: https://w…

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#53 - Does the John Byrne MAN OF STEEL miniseries hold up? 2:50:41

3M ago2:50:41

2:50:41

"It was Krypton that made me Superman, but it's the Earth that makes me human." Alan and Rob take a look back on John Byrne's seminal 1986 MAN OF STEEL miniseries, the book that changed Superman forever. How does its fast-paced storytelling hold up? How did Byrne's decisions have ramifications for the ensuing decades of Superman (and DC) storytelli…

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How the Pulitzer Center does data journalism 27:23

3M ago27:23

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How does the Pulitzer Center create such great data journalism? Alberto and Simon are joined by Doménica Montaño, the Center's program coordinator for environmental investigations. Working with terrific data journalists like director Gustavo Faleiros and Kuek Ser Kuang Keng, the team produces groundbreaking data work. Doménica explains what it take…

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Talking Savs with Jay of JLCL 2:00:56

3M ago2:00:56

2:00:56

In this episode, we are talking Savs with Jay of JLCL Follow Alan FB-Origin Reptiles. https://www.facebook.com/Origins-Reptile-555725471567323 IG- https://www.instagram.com/origins_reptile/ Follow Khai FB- https://www.facebook.com/khai.phan.90 IG- big_lizard1o3 Follow MPR Network Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net YouTube: https://www.yout…

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Episode 202: Alex Burke & The TB12 Method, Pliability, and Staying In The Game 1:01:12

4M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Alex Burke is the Founder of Burke Sports Rehab. Alex is one of the premiere Physical Therapists in Boston specializing in keeping athletes in the game or getting them back in the game following injury. He is one of the few therapists trained in the TB12 method, Tom Brady's body work method, and formerly worked as a TB12 body coach. Alex works with…

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#52 - James Gunn's Superman costume reveal PLUS! A celebration of Fleischer Superman with Michael Bailey 1:54:11

4M ago1:54:11

1:54:11

With the reveal of the full Superman costume from James Gunn's new "SUPERMAN" film hot off the presses, Alan and Rob give their immediate reaction. Plus - the lads are joined once again by esteemed Superman podcaster Michael Bailey to examine the seminal Superman animated films produced by Fleischer Studios in the 1940s. The panel discusses the imp…

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The Cool Grey City of Data: inside the San Francisco Chronicle's data team 49:17

4M ago49:17

49:17

Dan Kopf and Nami Sumida join Simon and Alberto to discuss how the SF Chronicle tells data stories, such as Sumida's recent exploration of the city's Japantown (sub required) and the WW2 internment that nearly destroyed it. The team discuss what makes the Bay Area such a rich source of data journalism and how the Chron approaches it each day. The⁠ …

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Episode 201: Jackson Stone & Extending Healthspan 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Jackson Stone is the Founder & CEO of Protocol. Protocol is a first-of-its-kind concierge primary care that delivers personalized, compassionate, and proactive healthcare designed to extend healthspan. Their team of Stanford scientists, world renowned doctors, and longevity experts are here to guide you with the best and most current tools on your …

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#51 - INTERVIEW with 'Superman & Lois' staff writer ADAM MALLINGER 1:35:23

5M ago1:35:23

1:35:23

Alan & Rob are joined by ‘Superman & Lois’ staff writer, Adam Mallinger to chat all about working on the first three seasons incredible series, from missing out on working on another CW show to landing his dream job writing the Man of Steel, from peppering the show with callbacks to previous live action iterations, to the crushing difficulties of w…

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#50 - Superman LEGACY no more! Plus: A Special Message from Mark Waid, Last Days of Lex Luthor and Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow 1:46:02

5M ago1:46:02

1:46:02

Rob and Alan unite in person for the first time ever for this bumper 50th episode extravaganza covering ALL of the latest Superman movie news - Legacy begone as James Gunn has now renamed the movie! What of the ballooning cast? Or the new/old logo? Will Fantastic Four's similar release date hurt Superman's chances? All of these choices and changes …

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#49 - An All Star Review of Scooby Doo and Krypto Too 1:18:37

6M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

"Great Caesar's Ghost!" "Not a ghost named after a salad!" ZOINKS! Alan & Rob join the Scooby Gang and Superman’s favourite canine sidekick Krypto, as Mystery Incorporated finally take on a Metropolis based mystery, the untimely disappearance of the Justice League in the recent animated movie, ‘Scooby-Doo and Krypto Too!’ (No, it’s not a sequel). A…

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#48 - SHOWCASE: RoboCop Franchise Discussion feat. Stuart Mulrain 2:27:21

7M ago2:27:21

2:27:21

"Can you FLY, Bobby?" Alan and Rob usher in 2024 by taking a brief vacation from Metropolis all the way to Old Detroit (or is it Delta City by now?) to delve deeply into all the cybernetic treasures in the RoboCop franchise! Who is he? What is he? Is he a superhero or not? In addition to Paul Verhoeven's original 1987 masterpiece, we talk the highs…

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Anna Brand: data journalism for CNN 26:57

8M ago26:57

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Anna Brand is the Managing Editor for Data and Graphics at CNN Digital. She chats with Simon and Alberto about building a data journalism team at the news outlet, explains how it works and what inspires her. The⁠ ⁠music this week⁠⁠, made with⁠ ⁠TwoTone⁠⁠, is based on the data behind this CNN Digital story about Halloween candy.…

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#47 - BONUS! More Superman II ULTIMATE CUT Thoughts 23:54

7M ago23:54

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"THE DECISION OF THE COUNCIL IS FINAL." (Or is it?) Following our Earth-shattering "Superman II: The All-Star ULTIMATE CUT" episode, here are some thoughts sent to us from fellow podcasters Anthony Desiato, Michael Bailey and Joe Stefanelli as well as legendary Superman historians Dharmesh Chauhan and Jim Bowers all about what THEY would do differe…

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#46 - 2023 HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Santa Claus: The (Secret Superman) Movie 2:01:16

9M ago2:01:16

2:01:16

Seeing is Believing! As another year comes to a close, Alan & Rob bring you another festive filled Annual Holiday Special in which they examine the 1985 Ilya Salkind produced and Jeannot Szwarc directed, ‘Superman The Mov…oops we mean ‘Santa Claus The Movie’ (no, not the Tim Allen one) and its many links to the Superman movie universe! We learn how…

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Holiday special: why data storytelling matters 44:11

9M ago44:11

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It’s a different kind of podcast this week: Simon and Alberto talk about Alberto’s latest book, The Art of Insight, why data journalism is still a dream job and our approaches to working with numbers to tell stories. Find out what books got us here - and what we care about most, when it comes to data storytelling. The ⁠music this week⁠, made with ⁠…

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"Hungary is a data journalism superpower" 33:02

9M ago33:02

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Attila Bátorfy is a data journalist operating in Viktor Orbán's Hungary, heading up ATLO and pioneering the field in the country as a teacher and practitioner. Find out why he believes Hungary is the country to watch for data storytelling. Music by ⁠TwoTone⁠, based on data about rising Hungary's falling population. You can hear the ⁠full (long) tra…

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#45 -SUPERMAN II: The All Star ULTIMATE Cut (feat. Oliver Harper and Zach Moore) 2:18:57

10M ago2:18:57

2:18:57

"SUPERMAN, CAN YOU HEAR ME?!" Alan and Rob are joined by legendary returning guests Oliver Harper and Zach Moore to try and salvage the ultimate cut of Superman II! Through the total accumulation of all knowledge, the Kryptonian Council of Cuts wades through the bizarre camp of Richard Lester and the unfinished strangeness of Richard Donner in an e…

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Nile Monitors with Rob Fox 2:29:19

9M ago2:29:19

2:29:19

In this episode, We covered his recent success with receiving fertile eggs and how the incubation process is going. The care that goes into these large animals and the changes over the years contributed to this moment. Follow Alan FB-Origin Reptiles. https://www.facebook.com/Origins-Reptile-555725471567323 IG- https://www.instagram.com/origins_rept…

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#44 Halloween Special: James Gunn’s OTHER Superman Movie (Brightburn Review!) 1:42:37

10M ago1:42:37

1:42:37

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN SUPERFANS! IT’S A BONUS OCTOBER HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! 🎃 In this spooky episode, Alan and Rob discuss all things SAM HAYNE or Oíche Shamhna (for those who aren’t fans of John Carpenter’s butchering of the Irish language!) Some of the topics discussed include their mutual love for Halloween, their passion for the horror movie genre, th…

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#43 - EXCLUSIVE Interview with SUPERBOY Star Gerard Christopher 1:05:08

11M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Celebrating 35 years of the "Superboy" series, Alan and Rob are joined by series star Gerard Christopher, to talk all about the oft-forgotten Superman series. Gerard talks about taking over the role after the first season, the shift in tones between seasons, the props he's held onto over the years, how he came close to playing SuperMAN on more than…

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Data journalism at The Guardian 1:00:22

11M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

The Guardian's Pamela Duncan and Ashley Kirk join Simon to talk about how data journalism has changed since he was there, how the news organisation works today and what is coming next. Music by TwoTone, based on data from this story about rising surface temperatures. You can hear the full (long) track here.…

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#42 - Being a ’Lois & Clark’ fan outside the USA (with Daniela Rod and Stuart Mulrain) 1:53:16

12M ago1:53:16

1:53:16

"Judas priest!" In our second and final special episode celebrating 30 years of "Lois & Clark", Rob is joined by long-time listeners and friends of the show Daniela Rod and Stuart Mulrain - both of whom watched and loved "Lois & Clark" outside the USA. We discuss our different experiences with the show, how it resonated with us and how uniquely dif…

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#41 - 30 Years of LOIS & CLARK: The New Adventures of Superman - The Most Underrated Superman show of all time 2:06:18

12M ago2:06:18

2:06:18

"Great shades of Elvis!" Alan and Rob pay tribute to 30 years of "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" - a formative Superman TV series that is near and dear to their hearts. Joining us this week is Craig Byrne of the legendary Kryptonsite who talks about being at the forefront of the L&C fandom back when it was still on the air (he even v…

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#40 -Superman UP IN THE SKY - Discussion and Review 1:06:32

1y ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Alan and Rob discuss Tom King and Andy Kubert's modern classic 'UP IN THE SKY' - how it's the perfect Superman story for fans both old and new and which of the six issues they enjoyed the most. RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS, PODBEAN AND SPOTIFY, PLEASE AND THANK YOU! FACEBOOK: @allstarsuperfan INSTAGRAM: @allstarsuperfan TWITTER: @alls…

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Alan Smith: Inside the FT's data journalism operation 34:31

1y ago34:31

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Alan Smith is a rare breed: he leads the FT's team of data reporters and designers, but has a background in the stuffy world of official statistics as former head of digital content at the UK's Office for National Statistics. Alan is also author of How Charts Work, a handbook on designing with data using the FT's principles. He chats with Simon and…

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#39 - SUPERMAN LIVES - Looking back at the great unmade Superman movie 1:30:16

1y ago1:30:16

1:30:16

"You and me get Superman, wanna know why? 'Cause we're from the streets." Rob and Alan pore through all three drafts of the legendary never-made film "SUPERMAN LIVES", examining each draft's huge differences and quirky charms. What surprising similarities do these scripts have with later Superman films? Would Nicolas Cage have triumphed as the Man …

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For the Man who Has Everything - Comics & TV Comparison Special (PLUS Superman Legacy Casting!) 2:07:54

1y ago2:07:54

2:07:54

"Burn" Alan and Rob take a look at Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon's seminal comic "The Man Who Has Everything" - how do the messages and meanings of the comic hold up? How does the characterisation of Superman compare to the modern interpretation? We also take a look at some of the other media adaptations of the story from the excellent Justice League …

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Episode 200: Drew Harrisberg & Thriving with Type 1 Diabetes 1:21:26

1y ago1:21:26

1:21:26

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Drew Harrisberg. Drew is an Australian Exercise Physiologist and an expert on living with Type 1 Diabetes. We talk about how Drew was unexpectedly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 22, how it changed his daily life in a big way, the difference between T1 an…

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#37.5 - THE FLASH (2023) - Alan & Stacey’s First Impressions (SPOILER DISCUSSION) 48:32

1y ago48:32

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Alan and his wife Stacey give THEIR take on the much talked-about film. SPOILERS from the start! RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS, PODBEAN AND SPOTIFY, PLEASE AND THANK YOU! FACEBOOK: @allstarsuperfan INSTAGRAM: @allstarsuperfan TWITTER: @allstarsuperpod EMAIL: allstarsuperpod@gmail.com Thanks to Shawn Allen for our music and Aaron Price …

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Taking Temps Down and Cooling 2:13:47

1y ago2:13:47

2:13:47

In this episode, we are talking about dropping temps and cooling. Follow Alan FB-Origin Reptiles. https://www.facebook.com/Origins-Reptile-555725471567323 IG- https://www.instagram.com/origins_reptile/ Follow Khai FB- https://www.facebook.com/khai.phan.90 IG- big_lizard1o3 Follow MPR Network Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.net YouTube: http…

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Data journalism in Kenya, with Eunice Magwambo 37:10

1y ago37:10

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This week we meet data journalist Eunice Magwambo, whose team has trained over 2,000 journalists in data journalism and visualisation and is part of a new movement of talented data reporters in the region. She talks about how data journalism in Africa is different, the appetite for data-led stories and the importance of sharing those visuals. You c…

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#37 - THE FLASH (2023) Non spoiler reaction + SPOILER Discussion (with Saoirse Smith) 44:41

1y ago44:41

44:41

Rob is joined by his fiancée Saoirse to discuss their thoughts on / wrap their heads around THE FLASH. Plus! They give their thoughts on the news that Superman & Lois will be getting a fourth season. 00:00:00 - Introductions 00:04:20 - Superman & Lois renewal discussion 00:09:20 - The Flash non-spoiler discussion and thoughts 00:26:35 - SPOILER dis…

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#36 - ’MAN OF STEEL’ - 10 year anniversary retrospective (with Zaki Hasan) 1:44:40

1y ago1:44:40

1:44:40

I WILL FIND HIM! Alan and Rob are joined by special guest and Superman fanatic Zaki Hasan (MovieFilm Podcast, Nostalgia Theater Podcast and Discovery Debrief) to reflect on the ten year anniversary of visionary director Zack Snyder's "MAN OF STEEL" - the gang reflect on the hype leading to the film, their first impressions, what they think now as w…

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#35 - Bibbo’s B-Movies: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (1987) 1:20:36

1+ y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

"TELL ME ABOUT THE LONELINESS OF PODCASTING, HE-MAN..." Alan and Rob are joined once again by friend of the podcast & Caped Wonder Europe’s own Martin Lakin to take another sneaky look under the counter at the movie stash behind the bar at Bibbo’s ‘Ace o’ Clubs’. This time they examine Cannon's 1987’s classic, ‘Masters of the Universe’ starring Dol…

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Episode 199: Todd Crandell & From Addict to 104 Ironmans 1:07:05

1+ y ago1:07:05

1:07:05

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the inspirational Todd Crandell. Todd Crandell is a triathlete and Founder of Racing For Recovery, a holistic addiction recovery organization based in Ohio. I met Todd right before hopping in the water at Ironman Maine 70.3 recently, as he began his 98th Ironman triathlon! T…

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#34 - VOICES FROM KRYPTON SPECIAL - Ed Gross Interview 1:19:06

1+ y ago1:19:06

1:19:06

Alan and Rob chat all things Superman with entertainment journalist, veteran fan and fellow podcaster Ed Gross as well as hearing all about his brand new book VOICES FROM KRYPTON, an oral history of the Man of Steel. Ed gives us his take on the highs and lows of Superman lore as well as memories from interviewing legends from the world of Superman …

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Episode 198: Kristina Rivers & The Fastest Woman Across Australia 1:13:39

1+ y ago1:13:39

1:13:39

On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the amazing Kristina Rivers. Kristina Rivers is a cyclist who recently set the Guinness World Record (unofficially) for the fastest woman to cross Australia on bike. We talk about why a Mom of 2 with a normal job decided to attempt a cycling world record after failing at it …

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Live from Perugia: Data Journalism in Small Newsrooms 51:53

1+ y ago51:53

51:53

Recorded live at the International Journalism Fesitival in Perugia, Italy on April 21, 2023. This panel brought together some great practitioners producing award-winning data journalism in small newsrooms and sometimes on their own. Moderated by Simon, the panel includes: Yvette Cabrera, Center for Public Integrity Miguel Angel Dobrich, Dobcast, Ur…

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Live from Perugia: The State of Data Journalism Today at the International Journalism Festival 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

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It's a different kind of episode! Live from the 2023 International Journalism Festival in Perugia, this session features co-host Simon plus the following great speakers: Tara Kelly, data editor at the European Journalism Centre Sondre Solstad is The Economist’s Senior Data Journalist Moderated by Lars Boering, director of the EJC The session looks …

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#33 - Comics Special! Superman RED & BLUE Review 56:17

1+ y ago56:17

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Alan and Rob check in to talk all about a great, recent anthology series of Superman short stories, perfect for new fans and old looking to get a dose of classic Superman action and maybe even a glimpse at some familiar podcasting friends...? All this and more! RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON APPLE PODCASTS, PODBEAN AND SPOTIFY, PLEASE AND THANK YOU! F…

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Episode 197: Bailey Ruskus & Cooking to Heal 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

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“The more you get to know your food, through cooking, the more you’re going to get to know your body.” On this week’s episode of the Eat Green Make Green Podcast I sit down with the fabulous Bailey Ruskus, AKA Chef Bai. Chef Bai is a holistic nutritionist, best selling author of Cook Heal Go Vegan, and host of the Plant Remedy Podcast. We talk abou…

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The Sigmas: inside the world's data journalism awards 31:20

1+ y ago31:20

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How do you judge data journalism in 2023? The Sigma Data Journalism Awards is the only global award for the field and this episode sees Simon and Alberto chatting with Gina Chua, Aron Pilhofer, Kuek Ser Kuang Keng and Marianne Bouchart to discuss the state of data journalism today, the point of the awards and what's happening next. The music is bas…

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Rani Molla: data for journalism 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

26:25

Rani Molla is a senior correspondent at Vox Media, reporting for Recode on the intersection between work, technology and the future. She uses data to tell stories every day, whether it's about our return to the office (or lack of), the impacts of AI on our world or the rise of burnout. In the latest episode of the pod, we chat about how she uses da…

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