Best Dana Stewart Podcasts (2024)

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Summer pet tips, 'Lives Well Lived'- the book, and Playing With Food- Bao buns 59:34

2d ago59:34

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Listen to a discussion about pet summer safety with Robin Coleman of Woods Humane Society and Dr. Dorian with Vetama Mobile Veterinarian Care. It’s Peace, Love & Pets. Filmmaker Sky Bergman has just published a book as a companion to her documentary “Lives Well Lived”. She and KCBX’s Brian Reynolds discuss the benefits of intergenerational connecti…

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Dr. Jill Stearns of Cuesta College, 'Oldest San Francisco', and the UCSB Koegel Autism Center 59:44

17d ago59:44

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The SLO Chamber of Commerce’s Jim Dantona visits with the Superintendent and President of Cuesta College, Dr. Jill Stearns. Award-winning Oakland-based author, Alec Scott, shares insights about his book 'Oldest San Francisco’. Student reporter Ashley Segat speaks with Dr Anna Krasno from UCSBs Koegel Autism Center.…

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The Live Oak Music Festival, comedian Kathy Griffin, rattlesnakes and more 58:01

23d ago58:01

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KCBX's Beth Thornton visits Girls Inc. in Carpinteria, a girls’ leadership program and a place for after-school care. The non-profit is prepared to serve as a community gathering space during extreme heat events. KCBX’s Sal Espana speaks with comedian Kathy Griffin ahead of her Central Coast appearance. KCBX reporter Alyssa Toledo speaks with journ…

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Chumash Marine Sanctuary, The Heat Beat, Farm to School, Santa Barbara cruise ship restrictions, and sea otter tools 58:00

1M ago58:00

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If the federal government approves the designation this summer, the Chumash Marine Sanctuary would be the first marine sanctuary in the U.S. to be nominated by, and named after, an Indigenous tribe. This week on our series The Heat Beat, Beth Thornton reports that taking precautions can save lives and minimize visits to the ER. Local farmers are gi…

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The Heat Beat, filmmaker Sky Bergman's 'Mochitsuki', Your Brain on Art, and a Certified Music Practitioner 58:01

1M ago58:01

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In the first part of our four part series called The Heat Beat, Beth Thornton reports on how communities can prepare for heat waves and save lives. Filmmaker Sky Bergman speaks about her latest film- Mochitsuki, which explores the ancient tradition of preparing Mochi to celebrate the Japanese New Year. The authors of ‘Your Brain on Art’ talk about …

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Recycling textiles, sustainable water solutions, the Tall Poppy Syndrome, and an inclusive community of kids on wheels. 58:00

2M ago58:00

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On this week’s show, you’ll learn about a recent workshop on recycling textiles. Organizer Dave Cross of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce speaks with KCBX’s Beth Thornton. On this month’s episode of Working Lunch, host Jim Dantona speaks with Janette Garrett and Jeff Szytel of Water Systems Consulting about providing solutions for sustain…

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Students learn to market their art, a musician uses the sounds of the harvest, a book on the Point San Luis Lighthouse, exploring local BIPOC history, and honeybees 59:09

2M ago59:09

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An annual art-exhibit that highlights the talent of Cuesta College’s students is teaching them how to market and exhibit their art. A short film that follows a local musician who turned the sounds of a wine harvest into music is here at the SLO International Film Festival. Author Kathy Mastako talks with KCBX's Brian Reynolds about her book on the …

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Dana Reserve, Playing With Food, 'The Misplaced', and Baile Folklorico 58:29

2M ago58:29

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A large housing development proposed for Nipomo comes before County Supervisors for a vote. Cookbook author Brigit Binns invited the Playing With Food team into her kitchen to cook, chat, and eat. Longtime SLO city employee Terry Sanville speaks about his days with traffic management and his new novel 'The Misplaced'. Baile Folklorico classes and p…

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Digital Democracy, singer songwriter Al Stewart, and Pacific Wildlife Care 58:39

2M ago58:39

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Digital Democracy is the result of a collaboration between Cal Poly and CalMatters that aims to give every Californian access to information about what our lawmakers in Sacramento are doing. Al Stewart is appearing at the Cuesta CPAC with his band Empty Pockets on Saturday April 20th. He talks with KCBX's Sal Espana about history, wine, and songwri…

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A high school activist for farmworkers' rights, SLO Film Festival, and People's Self Help Housing 59:36

3M ago59:36

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A high school activist in Santa Maria is making waves fighting for farmworkers' rights. Cesar Vasques speaks with KCBX’s Gabriela Fernandez. The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival begins on April 25th, and Correspondent Tom Wilmer chats with the Festival’s executive Director Skye McLennan. On Working Lunch, host Jim Dantona will be talking…

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Cal Poly senior project prosthetic, backyard chickens, Cal Poly Arts, and roundabouts 59:32

3M ago59:32

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As part of a senior project, a team of Cal Poly engineering students is working to build a new prosthetic for a fellow student. The Playing With Food team takes a look at backyard chickens. Cal Poly Arts Director Molly Clark talks about her mission to provide compelling performances that resonate with students and the community. From an episode of …

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PTSD and homelessness, California's changing climate, and overcrowded local animal shelters 57:32

3M ago57:32

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We start with a series on PTSD and homelessness from KCBX reporter Amanda Wernick. KCBX’s Kim Foster speaks with NPR's Nathan Rott about California’s changing environment. Sarah Aguilar, Director of Santa Barbara County Animal Services joins host Robin Coleman on Peace, Love & Pets.By Carol Tangeman

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Sea otters, SLO Village, Lumina Alliance, and Giant Redwoods 57:52

4M ago57:52

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New research has found that sea otters on the Central Coast are having a stabilizing effect on the ecosystem. On the Nonprofit Story, we'll take a look at SLO Village, which provides a community for people who are choosing to age in their own homes. On Working Lunch, we’ll hear from CEO Jennifer Adams of Lumina Alliance. Their work supports and emp…

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Cal Poly Cat Program, Friends of the SLO Library book sale, and creating pasta from scratch 58:01

4M ago58:01

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As ‘kitten season’ approaches, Peace Love & Pets host Robin Coleman focuses on volunteer kitten fostering and adoptions. Her guest is Damon Watkins of the Cal Poly Cat Program. The Nonprofit Story’s host Dr. Consuelo Meux chats with Jackie Kinsey, Outreach Coordinator for the SLO Library, and Karen Perry, Board President of Friends of the SLO Libra…

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Working Lunch, The Nonprofit Story, and the memoir Outside Voices 59:14

4M ago59:14

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Jim Dantona of the SLO Chamber of Commerce discusses the challenges facing small business owners on the Central Coast with Michael and Payden Hughes of Gymnazo. On the Nonprofit Story, host Dr. Consuelo Meux visits with Mary Qualls of The Monday Club- and learns about the history of their building and their charitable work. KCBX’s Tom Wilmer and Ca…

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Hidden Brain, the Federal judicial system, End Kid's Cancer, and a Lunar New Year celebration 57:51

5M ago57:51

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On this episode of Issues & Ideas, KCBX’s Kim Foster chats with the host of Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantum. Patrick Hanly, former federal prosecutor, joins KCBX’s Stu Soren for a conversation about the federal judicial system. Frank Kalman from the nonprofit organization ‘End Kids Cancer’ talks about helping others after his own daughter struggled …

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Manhattan Project sites today, 'Transient & Strange', curing local olives, and musician/composer Patrice Rushen 58:43

5M ago58:43

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KCBX correspondent Tom Wilmer explores Robert Oppenheimer's Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, and White Sands Manhattan Project sites. NPR’s Nell Greenfieldboyce chats with KCBX’s Brian Reynolds about her new book. The Playing With Food Team has learned how to cure local olives at home. KCBX’s Fred Friedman speaks with Patrice Rushen, Grammy nominated jazz an…

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The SLO Airport, volunteer gardeners in Santa Barbara, Searching for Patty Hearst, and Peace Love & Pets’ training tips 59:11

5M ago59:11

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On today’s Working Lunch, Jim Dantona of the SLO Chamber of Commerce and Courtney Pene of the SLO Airport discuss what’s happening, what’s new, and how the employees at the airport enjoy a family-friendly workplace. The city of Santa Barbara offers volunteer gardeners a chance to prune, rake and weed in the city parks, including in the famous rose …

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The Morro Bay Bird Festival, The Genius of Birds, and The Wine History Project of SLO County 59:25

6M ago59:25

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The Morro Bay Bird Festival is January 11th through the 15th, 2024, and you’ll hear from the Executive Director Chris Cameron. Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Genius of Birds, The Bird Way, and What an Owl Knows will be appearing locally, and she helps us understand the complexity of the brains of birds. Finally, The Grape Nut, Betsey Nash, speaks…

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Peruvian flavors, pet picks for holiday gifts, and Pearls: Parenting Wisdom 58:25

6M ago58:25

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San Luis Obispo has two Peruvian restaurants, and on Playing With Food, Fr. Ian visits a small, one-woman operation to explore Peruvian ingredients and flavors. Local author Lisa Guy talks to KCBX's Brian Reynolds about her new book— Pearls: Parenting Practices. Peace Love and Pets host Robin Coleman is joined by Paul Benedix of Lemos Feed & Pet Su…

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Stone Soup, a European Folktale 10:57

10M ago10:57

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To wrap up Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Todd Loyd, an early childhood educator and the host of the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast, shares his thoughts on the power of stories AND shares one of his favorite stories that he share with his preschool students: "Stone Soup." It's a European folktale about the power of community. Stay after the st…

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In the Beginning, a Filipino Story 4:27

11M ago4:27

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"In the Beginning" is a Filipino folktale told by a Filipino-American teacher, actor, and storyteller, Zoë Laiz. Zoë tells the story as part of "Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler." "In the Beginning" is a creation story from the Philippines. It helps to explain how the earth and humans came to be. Camp Sparkler is a free, mobile summer learning pro…

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Why the Cheetah’s Cheeks are Stained with Tears, a Zulu Story from South Africa 4:48

11M ago4:48

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Kwasuka sukela (once upon a time), a lazy hunter sat under a tree watching a herd of springbok graze in a nearby field... "Why the Cheetah’s Cheeks are Stained with Tears" is a Zulu story with an important lesson about a mother's love, the importance of hard work, and the consequences of being lazy. The story is told by Phumzile Thembelihle Ndlovu,…

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The Empty Pot, a Folktale From China 6:41

11M ago6:41

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Chung chin (once upon a time ), an old man planted a turnip seed... On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, a Chinese-American mother, Winnie Cheung, shares the story "The Empty Pot." "The Empty Pot" is a Chinese folktale with an important lesson about telling the truth — even when it's very scary or hard to tell the truth. This Episo…

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The Enormous Turnip, A Story from Russia 9:11

11M ago9:11

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Davnym-davno (once upon a time ), an old man planted a turnip seed... On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Alla Ilyasova, a teaching artist and storyteller who was born in Russia and who now lives in New Jersey, shares the story "The Enormous Turnip." "The Enormous Turnip" is Russian progressive story in which more and more charact…

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How the Beetle Got Her Gorgeous Coat, a Brazilian Folktale 10:42

12M ago10:42

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On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Brazilian-American artist and storyteller Maria Fernanda Alves da Silva (Mary Fê) shares the story "How the Beetle Got Her Gorgeous Coat," a Brazilian Folktale. Following the story, hear an original samba song, created by Mary Fê and educator/composer Benjamin Weiner. This Episode of Once Upon a…

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Gina Romero: Empowering Women in Technology: The Impact of Connected Women 22:00

12M ago22:00

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Connected Women, led by Gina, is making significant strides in empowering women to embrace and excel in the field of technology. Starting with a focus on executive women and entrepreneurs, their mission expanded to include marginalized groups in the Philippines, offering them opportunities for growth and leveraging technology to improve their lives…

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The Two Frogs Who Hop Between Osaka and Kyoto, a Japanese Story 7:32

12M ago7:32

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On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Japanese-American storyteller Yoshiko Usami Sienkiewicz shares "The Two Frogs Who Hop Between Osaka and Kyoto," a Japanese story. This Episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler was produced by Sparkler Learning as part of Camp Sparkler 2023 and hosted by Sparkler's Education Director, Dana St…

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The First Fire, a Cherokee Story 5:29

12M ago5:29

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On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Cherokee Storyteller Kholan Studie shares "The First Fire," a Cherokee myth about how animals first found and claimed fire. This Episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler was produced by Sparkler Learning as part of Camp Sparkler 2023 and hosted by Sparkler's Education Director, Dana Stewart.…

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Noel Andrews - The Impact of Remote Work on the Job Market 23:29

12M ago23:29

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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the job market, leading to discussions about remote work and its implications. Expert Noel Andrews highlights challenges faced by employers, such as skill shortages and high salary demands. Employers face competition from regions with lower labor costs, and candidates should network and demonstrate c…

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