The Museum at FIT's Associate Curator of Costume Elizabeth Way sits down with Digital Media Manager Tamsen Young to discuss Africa’s Fashion Diaspora. From past exhibitions to featured designers and objects, Way shares her inspiration and process for curating the exhibition. Together, they delve into the central themes of Africa’s Fashion Diaspora …

In this episode of Ronversations, Ron Ross chats with Josh Todd, the energetic frontman of the hard-hitting rock band Buckcherry. Celebrating 25 years in the industry, Josh talks about the band's latest album, Volume 10, their ongoing tour, and how they’re already working on their 11th record. He shares insights on the band's longevity, his passion…

Welcome to The Good Book Club podcast where we make all our book club meetings available for viewers and listeners to enjoy. Today's episode features our discussion of the book, "Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for the Afterlife, Immortality, and Utopia" by Michael Shermer. In this very interesting discussion, Shermer sets out to discover w…

“‘Cat Walks’ as they became known were transformed into eye-popping theatrical productions to showcase equally dramatic and one-of-a-kind garments. They became increasingly celebrity driven as well as a form of entertainment for the masses.” - Patricia Mears In this podcast episode, MFIT Deputy Director Patricia Mears provides an intimate account o…

Sean Sewell and Michael Clemente discuss what they saw at the Outdoor Market Alliance Media show.By Sean Sewell

Half of LOCASH, Chris Lucas, sits down with Ron Ross talking about his Baltimore roots, (he has Old Bay on the tour bus), meeting his partner, starting a new record label and a very obscure Christmas tune! LOCASH coming to the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, Charles Town, West Virginia, Friday, August 2nd.…

Welcome to The Good Book Club Podcast where we make all our bookclub meetings available for viewers and listeners to enjoy. Our bookclub discussion this month was centered on the book, "The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values" by Sam Harris. In this highly controversial book, Sam Harris seeks to link morality to the rest of huma…

When it comes to creativity, fashion designer Anna Sui explains, “I’m like a magpie. If I see something shiny or something that attracts me, I have to look at it and touch it. I could see a fabric, and suddenly I can see a collection.” Anna Sui is known for her contemporary reimagining of historic textiles and vintage clothing. In this month’s Fash…

In this Engearment Podcast, I cover what reviews we have been working on the last 3 weeks, upcoming Flexible Steel courses at our gym, Axistence Athletics, and the upcoming OMA event.By Sean Sewell

John Cooper, bassist and founder of Skillet sits down to talk with Ron Ross about the album Dominion, going out on tour again and a little gear talk about his basses. And he drops a little scoop.

From the platinum-selling legenday reggae band, UB40, drummer Jimmy Brown sits down with Ron to talk about how a boy from Birmingham, England playes reggae, the album UB45, and back on the road for another tour. And movies. Jimmy loves movies and he has some recommendations. In concert July 6, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, Charles Town, W…

Delving into the latest research of psychologists and neuroscientists, HOW MINDS CHANGE explores the limits of reasoning, the power of groupthink, and the effects of deep canvassing. The book ultimately challenges us to question our own motives and beliefs. In an age of dangerous conspiratorial thinking, can we rise to the occasion with empathy? We…

In this episode, Sean highlights the contributions of Kate Agathon and Paul, who have diligently reviewed gear in Silverthorne, Colorado. From Kuhl's Cultivator Jacket to Outdoor Research's Ferocity Hybrid Leggings, Kate's in-depth written reviews offer valuable insights. Sean also shares updates on their YouTube channel, where they've been testing…

Before fashion objects can be exhibited, they are first examined by a textile conservator. If the condition of the object is too poor to be mounted or dressed safely, or too visually degraded to provide value in an exhibition, museum conservators conduct specialized treatments. They might stabilize an area of weakness or return an object to its ori…

Hey Engearment friends! In this episode I go over some reviews we are working on: Salsa Tributary e-bike Thule carrier and bike rack Kettlebell Kings cerakote 56kg bell Solo Stove x Whistle Pig Weston Backwoods Splitboard GoDox XT1 mic RODE Helinox Luna Air Allbirds Knog PAKA Arms of Andes Arcteryx Carrier 75 BOTE SUP / Kayak Marmot Tugsten tent Ma…

A member of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame as a co-founding member of KISS, he's in Guitar World's Top 15 of the 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitaritsts of All Time. He just released and unbelievable tenth full length solo alubm, 10,000 Volts, bringing his thundering riffs for one night only, Saturday, June 15th, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, …

Welcome to The Good Book Club Podcast where we make all our bookclub meetings and bonus events available for listeners to enjoy. In this episode we discuss the ground breaking book, "The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World " by Max Fisher We all have a vague sense that social media is bad for our mind…

The Engearment HQ has moved and improved! We built a new home as well as a few new YouTube studios. There will be A LOT of reviews coming out here soon. So stay tuned! In this one, we cover the reviews that the Engearment Team has done in the last month. From Arcteryx to Weston. Plus, upcoming StrongFirst certifications at our gym - Karen Smith wit…

Paul Martineau, curator of photographs at the J. Paul Getty Museum, and author of the new book "Rodney Smith: A Leap of Faith," joins David Campany, ICP curator at large, in conversation. They discuss the work of photographers Rodney Smith (1947-2016) and William Klein (1926-2022) and what makes fashion photography art. This event was held Septembe…

Southern Rock and Outlaw Country artist The Steel Woods' Wes Bayliss hangs with Ron Ross before their show at the Hollywood Casinos at Charles Town Races in Charles Town, West Virgina talking about how it all started, their latest release "On Your Time," and the tribute to the legacy of Jason Rowdy Cope.…

Wayne Nelson from the legendary band that Glenn Frey of Eagles called "The best singing band in the world," The Little River Band, sits down with Ron Ross talking about how he joined the band, and what it's like onstage to do show then verses super modern 2024. Little River Band in concert Friday, May 3rd at Hollywood Casinos at Charles Town Races,…

Welcome to The Good Book Club podcast where we make all our book club meetings and bonus events available for listeners to enjoy. This episode features our bookclub discussion of "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond. In this groundbreaking book, the author convincingly argues that geographical and environmental fa…

On this episode Ron interviews Steve Berlin: American Saxophonist, keyboardist, record producer and member of the band Los Lobos. Where can you see the band next? Find out on this episode, along with some fun insights into Steve's everyday life. This Ronversation is electric!By Listen Frederick

John McEuen, Grammy winner, co-founder of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Steve Martin banjo teacher and album producer, calls in to 106.9 The Eagle's Ron Ross with a bunch of great stories from the road, recording the landmark album Will The Circle Be Unbroken, and one of his first jobs with Steve Martin.…

On this episode Ron talks with Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Touring musician and songwriter Kenny has just released his latest album Dirt on my Diamonds and is touring all over the east coast. Find out more about this incredible artist at https://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/By Listen Frederick

Best known for his pieces that highlight the vivid contrast between high karat gold and oxidized sterling silver, Denver-based jeweler Alex Boyd also teaches at workshops across the country. Sponsored by: Rio Grande To see the video edition of this episode and the complete "5 Favorite Tools" series, visit: mjsa.info/5favorites…

Nick Knight and Amy de la Haye engage in a conversation about his photographs of roses for The Museum at FIT's 24th academic symposium Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion held on April 30, 2021. This virtual event explored how the beauty, mythology, and symbolism of the rose have long influenced fashionable dress. #RoseInFashion Nick Knight OBE is one o…

Welcome to The Good Book Club Podcast where we make all our bookclub meetings and bonus events availble for listeners and viewers to enjoy. On today's epiosde we discuss the book "Devil's Gate: Brigham Young and the Great Mormon Handcart Tragedy" by David Roberts. The book recounts the tragedy of the Willey and Martin handcart companies. In 1856, 2…

We had 60 meetings with outdoor companies at the Winter Outdoor Market Alliance event. Many of those meetings are on our Engearment YouTube channel. The Southwest Beacon Bash was a big success, and we raised much money for the Taos Avalanche Center Rescue Dog Team. This weekend we will be hosting 3 StrongFirst workshops at our gym, Axistence Athlet…

Andrew Bugher is a custom jeweler specializing in creating unique, handcrafted pieces utilizing his expertise in casting, forging and sculpting. Bugher's style combines rugged nature-inspired shapes and textures with more polished and refined details and finishing. Sponsored by: Rio Grande To see the video edition of this episode and the complete "…

Leading celebrity stylist Misa Hylton joined FIT professor Elena Romero in conversation on November 17, 2022. Hylton is acclaimed for creating iconic looks such as the purple pastie-and-pantsuit ensemble worn by Lil’ Kim at MTV’s 1999 Video Music Awards and Beyoncé’s leather MCM bustier and trench coat worn in the 2018 “Apesh*t” music video. Hylton…

Engearment Podcast - The Day Before OMA 2024, Beacon Bash Sante Fe, StrongFirst Workshop It's the day before the big OMA trade show, and we are stoked! Prepare yourself for LOTS of coverage over the next several days. We have 8 Engearment writers attending the trade show and over 60 meetings lined up. So, apologies ahead of time for all the notific…

Welcome to The Good Book Club Podcast where we make all our book club meetings and bonus events available for listeners to enjoy. In this episode, we discuss the book “Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships by Christopher Ryan (Author), and Cacilda Jetha . “Sex at Dawn challenges conventional wisdom about…

A goldsmith and founder of WEND Jewelry in Seattle, Wendy Woldenberg taught high school jewelry/metals for 22 years while making custom jewelry on school breaks. After a two-week backpacking trip around Mount Rainier, everything changed. She founded WEND Jewelry, a rugged fine jewelry brand focused on ethical sourcing and nature-inspired designs. S…

In February of 2021, Stella Jean, the Italian-Haitian fashion designer, joined Dr. Valerie Steele, director of MFIT, for a discussion on expanding diversity in the Italian fashion system. Stella Jean, whose clients include Rihanna and Beyoncé, collaborates with artisans in Africa and Haiti, and has been an advocate for Black designers in Italy. Wat…

Engearment Podcast - OMA Meetings, StrongFirst and Flexible Steel Events at our Gym - Axistence Athletics OMA Febuary 21-22 Media only - https://www.outdoormarketalliance.org/denver-media-show Meetings with - Ortovox, Dueter, Black Diamond, Hestra, Outdoor Research, Thermarest, Platypus, MSR, Scarpa, Rossi, Gregory, Mammut, PAKA, DPS, Phantom, Xero…

Welcome to The Good Book Club Podcast, where all our bookclub meetings and bonus events are made available for listeners to enjoy. On this episode we discuss "The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" by Dr. Darrel Ray. "The God Virus" uses the analogy of religion as a virus to explain the psychology behind it. Dr. Darrel Ray, uses…

Engearment Podcast - Wrapping Up 2023 and Lots to Look Forward to in 2024! What a year 2023 was! Engearment covered hundreds of gear reviews, interviews and events. The Team grew. We did our best to step up production too. Beacon Bash was a success (and we took over Red Bulls DJ set up LOL) 2024 is here and we have some fun events coming up - Beaco…

Molly Avrin - Adventure Dog Channel and Pete's Adventure Pack Molly is a professional relationship focused trainer that teaches people how to build fulfillment and connection with their dogs. In this episode we cover dozens of questions on how to build a healthy relationship with dogs and best practices. Heck, I learned a lot of things to improve o…

Melissa Muir is a jewelry artist and teacher who's renowned for her high quality, incisive instructional videos and tool reviews. In this episode, Melissa shares five of her most essential tools and explains the role each plays in making her more efficient and productive at the bench. Sponsored by: Rio Grande To see the video edition of this episod…

Engearment Podcast - Kyle Siegel, Founder of Raide Research Backcountry Ski Packs We have been really excited about the Raide Research ski packs. They are super light, made from legit Dynema and full of useful features. To learn more about them, we had the founder of Raide - Kyle Siegel - on the show. Raide Research - https://raideresearch.com…

Pat Flynn - How to Be Better at (Almost) Everything - new YouTube Channels Pat is one of favorite guests. We cover how to get better at skills, how to approach large changes. Creating new YouTube channels. And much more. Pat Flynn - https://amzn.to/3TqPVOUBy Sean Sewell

Welcome to the Good Book Club Podcast where we make all our book club meetings and bonus events available for listeners to enjoy. This book club episode is a discussion of Johnathon Haight's "The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom." "The Happiness Hypothesis" is a book about ten Great Ideas. Each chapter is an attempt to s…

New York-based fashion designer, Nicole Miller joined Dr. Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of The Museum at FIT, in conversation to discuss Miller’s career in fashion. After studying at Rhode Island School of Design and mastering the classic French techniques of Haute Couture while at Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris, Miller…

6th Annual Beacon Bash at Winter Park In this episode of the Engearment Podcast, I give the history of the Beacon Bash - starting with Will Coleman's vision and the might of Wade Lancaster to create the incredibly helpful fundraising event. Now in our 6th year - we are formally a non profit (501C3) and are operating on an even higher level with the…

The 2023 Engearment Holiday Gift Guide is here! In this episode, I go over each of the items we have listed in our annual gift guide and why we chose them. Each item also has a detailed video and or written review to show you how the gear works and the clothes fit. This is not some sponsored gift guide or a lazy list of affialte links. This is mont…

The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every kind of animal, including humans, is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of our immense world. In An Immense World, Ed Yong coaxes us beyond the confines of our own senses, allowing us t…

In a special collaboration with Radio Cherry Bombe, host Kerry Diamond interviews Melissa Marra-Alvarez and Elizabeth Way, curators of The Museum at FIT exhibition Food & Fashion. Together, they discuss Elsa Schiaparelli’s lobster dress, Rachel Antonoff’s pasta puffer, this summer’s grocery girl trend, and more. This episode first launched on Radio…

StrongFirst Teachers of Strength. Pavel, Brett Jones, Beacon Bash Update I had the amazing opportunity to work with Pavel, Brett Jones, Fabio, Analisa Naldi, Yoana Teran, and Doc Hartle this last weekend for the StrongFirst Teachers of Strength meeting and the Programming Demystified Seminar. I got to provide the audio and video for the internation…

Lee Krombholz, owner of Cincinnati-based Krombholz Jewelers, longtime member of the MJSA board of directors, and vice chair of the MJSA Education Foundation, is a third-generation jeweler who has won multiple awards for his custom designs. Krombholz blends cutting-edge technology with old-world craftsmanship to achieve heirloom quality results. In …