Who else but two gay guys over 50 with differing backgrounds lifestyles and viewpoints can lead the discussion on the topics important to the over 50 gay community? When it comes to Tom Burke and Michael Foley, there’s definitely No 2 Gays About It!
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A Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition actual play podcast in which four friends perform acts of goofness and gallantry in the original campaign setting of Axys.
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Music, and more particularly singing is always with us. A certain day we may find ourselves moody and with a melody from La forza del destino playing over and over again in our head. Or maybe we feel like a superhero as we've doing great at work and then we feel like Calaf solving the 3 riddles that Turandot has proposed. First, we would like to build a place where we can talk about our passion for singing in a positive way. There is already too much of those toxic places where we criticize ...
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Many women find that their first-time birth experience wasn't exactly what they wanted or hoped for. If you'd like more knowledge about how to better prepare for labor and delivery, or want to know that you're not alone on your birthing journey, this podcast is for you. Every episode shares a real-life lesson learned from a real-life labor and delivery experience. Every episode offers the chance to connect with other women, to increase our knowledge of the birthing world, and to advocate for ...
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Audio from BBC Ten Pieces - orchestral recordings of Bach, Bizet, Clyne, Haydn, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Vaughan William, Verdi and Wagner featuring the BBC Philharmonic.
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Nick Massouh and Jessica Lynn Verdi unpack our rapidly changing world while examining generational differences. From Boomers to Zoomers, and the hosts who are in between; no subject is off the table, no words are left on the cutting room floor, and conversations are always funny, poignant, thoughtful, and ridiculous every time. Both Nick and Jess are actors and improvisers in the LA area. Nick is a Gen Xer, and Jessica is a Millennial. They are both trying to come to grips with Gen Z.
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South American Chile Podcast Cover art photo provided by Jared Verdi on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jverdi
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Ideal for opera lovers & people curious about opera music - live & recorded. Here you find Mozart Verdi Wagner Strauss Bizet - even Maria Callas & Janáček. News from round the world
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The Hospitality Collection Podcast represents the Hospitality industry, providing value-adding opportunities to showcase & promote industry-leading vendors. We focus on learning from each others' experiences and focusing on business growth. You'll hear real, raw, & relevant business stories as well as valuable industry education & resources.
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Exploring Music History with Professor Robert Greenberg one Monday at a time. Every Monday Robert Greenberg explores some timely, perhaps intriguing and even, if we are lucky, salacious chunk of musical information relevant to that date, or to … whatever. If on (rare) occasion these features appear a tad irreverent, well, that’s okay: we would do well to remember that cultural icons do not create and make music but rather, people do, and people can do and say the darndest things.
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Opera for Everyone is a radio show and podcast that makes opera understandable, accessible, and enjoyable for all. Pat Wright hosts the show, inviting guest co-hosts to participate in the mission she and Keely Herron developed after lively discussions of operas they had enjoyed seeing together. Music soars. Epiphanies abound. Hilarity ensues. The show airs Sundays from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. on 89.1 KHOL in Jackson, Wyoming. Cover artwork by illustrator Rosie Brooks (www.rosiebrooks.com)
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An exciting new podcast by Marc Eliot Stein of Literary Kicks. Why is opera relevant today? This sometimes-lost art form hides a fascinating, vibrant world. In our first episode, we discuss whether Verdi's Otello is better than Shakespeare's Othello, whether Othello had PTSD, and what it means that Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro is an Italian opera by a German Austrian and a Venetian Jew based on a French play that takes place in Spain. Welcome to the first episode of Lost Music: Exploring Lite ...
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Screaming Into Traffic with Johnny Lopez is a humorous weekly recap of the latest in pop culture, entertainment and gay news from the opinionated mind of celebrity blogger Johnny Lopez. Join LA Lopez and his holy trinity of panelists, Josh Wells, Joshua Rogers and Lou Verdi, as they keep it real, raw and ridiculous.
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In Focus, a new podcast series from the Metropolitan Opera, introduces audience members to the operatic masterpieces presented in the company’s award-winning Live in HD cinema transmissions. Hosted by Met radio commentator and staff writer William Berger, In Focus provides historical context about the works and their creators, as well as insightful commentary about the drama and the music, accompanied by excerpts from past Met performances. For more information and a Live in HD schedule, vis ...
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A podcast all about going not just Beyond Solitaire, but beyond the board! Join your host, Liz Davidson, for interviews that touch on gaming history, historical games, and the cultural significance of the games we play.
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Busy Kids Love Music is a podcast for the whole family, brought to you by Carly Seifert, the creator of Busy Kids Do Piano. Join Carly as she explores musical styles, composers and terms. You'll listen to loads of great music on the way!
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Let tenor Jonas Kaufmann, conductor Antonio Pappano and journalist Thomas Voigt take you on a journey of discovery into the heart of one of Verdi’s greatest and most thrilling operas – Otello. Through personal insights and anecdotes, the trio explore, one act at a time, what it is like to perform and record Verdi’s masterpiece based on the Shakespearean tragedy.What is it like for the tenor to stand in the wings, awaiting his triumphant yet utmost demanding entrance scene, while the storm mu ...
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“Every Voice with Terrance McKnight” is a show that spotlights the vibrant stories and perspectives that reflect the whole of the American musical experience. There are many different kinds of classical music, depending on where you are in the world. While this music typically preserves the traditions of a given society, classical music in America remains wedded to its Western European roots. On this show, we want to know why — and what America’s classical music really sounds like. Through i ...
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Healthcare information is everywhere. Insightful, strategic and current healthcare information is not. The Real Time HealthCare Podcast covers insights, analysis and strategies that can help healthcare providers increase capacity, quality and access. Learn more about GE HealthCare Command Centers at https://www.gehccommandcenter.com
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He Sang/She Sang is a new podcast from WQXR for the opera-curious and opera superfans who want to know what all those big voices are really singing about. The podcast follows the radio broadcast season of the Metropolitan Opera with a weekly roundtable chat that discusses the plots, characters, music, productions, social significance and great performances of that week's opera. Following the Met's radio broadcast season, He Sang/She Sang will dive into the new productions of Wagner’s Tristan ...
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Dive into Climate Confident, the beacon of hope in your podcast library, illuminating the path to a cooler planet. With new episodes awakening every Wednesday at 7 AM CET, join visionary host Tom Raftery on an enlightening journey through the world of climate innovation and triumph. Climate Confident (formerly Climate 21) stands as your premier destination for uncovering the most impactful strategies and stories of emission reduction and environmental rejuvenation. Each week, Tom engages wit ...
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Welcome to Georg Patzek, where amazing things happen.
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Welcome to Lars Chr Christensen, where amazing things happen.
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We talk about dance as an art form when it is created, taught and explored in a non-traditional environment with non-traditional doers.
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Ever wanted to appreciate music on a deeper level? Join Alex and Fernando as they take a deep dive into the depths of classical and jazz music.
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Your destination for exclusive conversations with the people behind the stories, music, and splendor onstage at the Santa Fe Opera.
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This Week from China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts showcases the best-in-class musicianship of the orchestra of Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) and its affiliated programmes in choral music, traditional Chinese forms, opera, and more. With a focus on presenting familiar Western masterworks alongside new and traditional Chinese composers, Maestro Lv Jia and the NCPA Orchestra are sure to delight casual listeners and classical aficionados alike.
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Psykolog Sondre Liverød i diskusjon med pastor Rune Tobiassen. En troende og en ikke-troende snakker om de store spørsmålene i livet, og de har helt forskjellige perspektiver. Hva skjer når vi dør? Hva er meningen med livet? Har vi fri vilje? Hvordan kan vi forstå ondskap, og hvordan kan vi bedømme i forhold som angår moral og etikk? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Operina is an opera podcast for kids hosted by soprano Jessica Cambio. It features children from around the world as weekly guests, free to speak in their own language, and it provides tips, language learning, quizzes, and music education about opera and classical music.
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Classical WSMR, 89.1 and 103.9, based in west central Florida, features the finest performances of classical music, 24 hours a day, with special features and live performances by internationally acclaimed musicians. The station is also available online at www.wsmr.org and on HD radio on WUSF 89.72.
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Monday 9 pm & Wednesday 2 pm Longtime friends and opera lovers Octavio Choy and Peter Shimkin want YOU to become an opera fan! In this introductory series, we will present the plots of popular operas along with their musical highlights. We will provide insight to help you appreciate singers and singing in general. You will also learn about the musical style of great composers. All you need to get started is love of the human voice and a great tune.
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The Book, presented by Museum of the Bible, is a unique one-minute podcast that features unusual stories and interesting facts about the bestselling book of all time, the Bible.
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Key Change is the COC’s new podcast, offering a fresh take on today's opera issues. Co-hosted by classical singer and culture critic Robyn Grant-Moran, a member of the COC’s Circle of Artists, alongside COC Director/Dramaturg-in-Residence Julie McIsaac, the first season of bi-weekly episodes explores the operagoing experience from a variety of perspectives, with special guests from the opera field and beyond.
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From Sustainability to Regeneration: Unpacking Climate Action with Verdis Group
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In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Lawse, co-founder and Chief Century Thinker at Verdis Group. Our conversation ventured deep into the realms of sustainability and climate consultancy, focusing on how transformational change can be accelerated in organisations and communities. Daniel shared…
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It feels like all of our conversations have lead up to this; gay men and PTSD. To say that we've experienced trauma during our many years on this planet is an understatement. We'll take a look at all the reasons why we carry around so much baggage from childhood trauma to the AIDS crisis, as well as talk about ways we can lift ourselves, and others…
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Nerves, nerves taking control of the singer
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Nerves can make the life oa singer miserable. The psychological strenght and balance are factors playing here. Others are self-inflicted nerves that result from a poor processing of putting together a recital. You can always check our page in Ko-fi where we are posting more content related to the program and ourselves. We are very interested in lea…
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Decarbonisation Dialogues: Navigating the EcoVadis Network for Climate Impact
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In this week’s episode, I had the privilege of talking to Julia Salant from EcoVadis, where we tackled the increasingly essential role of technology in scaling up sustainable practices within supply chains. Julia elucidated EcoVadis' digital solutions, designed to assess and improve the sustainability performance of their vast network of companies.…
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Welcome to episode 121 of the Busy Kids Love Music podcast! In this episode, we'll kick off a special 3-part composer series all about the incredible Sergei Prokofiev. Get ready to dive into the life and musical contributions of this legendary composer! Episode Highlights: Discover the life of Sergei Prokofiev, a Russian composer, pianist, and cond…
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Episode 152 - Eduardo García-Molina on Archaeogaming
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This week on the pod, soon-to-be UChicago PHD Eduardo García-Molina drops into discuss the Seleucids, how he learned to love them through Rome: Total War, and what video games can teach us about ourselves through the ways they present the ancient world. Hydrologic Cycle from CMU is on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/hydrol…
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Boundaries, I have 'em, you have 'em, we all have 'em or at least we should... because we all know that one guy who doesn't have them and doesn't respect yours... so today, we'll talk about the different types of boundaries there are, how they tend to be crossed, and how you can assert your need when they are crossed. Hope this helps! 💙, Tom & Mich…
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Music History Monday Replay: “The Empress” – Bessie Smith
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I am writing this post from my hotel room in what is presently (but sadly, not for long) warm and sunny Vienna. As I mentioned last week, I will be here for eight days acting as “color commentator” for a musical tour of the city sponsored by Wondrium (a.k.a. The Teaching Company/The Great Courses). I also indicated, one, that I would keep you up-to…
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Is information provided by ChatGPT 3.5 worth reading it if I wanted to learn more about a given opera composer? In the quest of answering it, this series will ask ChatGPT to provide info that when scarce, vague, just a platitude or simply wrong, new questions will be asked to guide the IA to provide more relevant information. Hope this technology d…
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Episode 151 - Joe Dewhurst on Developing Heavy Games
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This week on the pod, Joe Dewhurst (@joe-dewhurst), a freelance developer who works primarily for GMT, gives his insights into game development and his work on COIN solo bots. Hydrologic Cycle from CMU is on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/hydrologic-cycle?ref=discovery Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Mich…
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Ep. 117 The Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell
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Was it only a dream? Baroque composer Henry Purcell was on his way to establishing a national operatic tradition based on the dramatic and musical traditions of the English, when, alas, his life was cut short after just 36 years. Join us as we explore Purcell’s musically and emotionally rich “The Fairy Queen,” a delightful twist on the Bard’s “A Mi…
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Are Gay Men Over 50 Ready For What's Next?
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You'd think by this age we'd have all our retirement and life stuff figured out, but a staggering number of gay men over 50 are behind. Why? What do we need to get in order, and what are the steps we can take to get there. Enjoy! 💙, Tom & Michael 🧼🧖🏻 Support Queer Businesses and look good while doing it! Alder NY makes clean, vegan skincare for all…
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Toco: Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Sustainability
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In what has to be one of the most original episodes of the Climate Confident podcast, I delve into the world of Toco, an innovative currency that's setting a new precedent in the fight against climate change. Join me as I talk with Joe Pretorius and Paul Rowett, who share their vision of a currency that not only serves as a medium of exchange but a…
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We are moving to Ko-Fi effective immediately!
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Security breaches were reported to the previous platform over the past week and no commitment for resolution or even a word in the status. Digital security is a priority for you and for us. All posts and content are being moved this week to our profile in Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/operawelovesinging Support the Show.…
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Solar Eclipse Part 2 - Songs Inspired by the Moon
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Welcome back to Busy Kids Love Music! I'm thrilled to continue our Solar Eclipse series with Episode 120, where we'll explore the enchanting world of songs inspired by the moon. 🌙 **Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven:** We kick off our lunar journey with Beethoven's iconic "Moonlight Sonata". Discover the hauntingly beautiful melodies and the emotional …
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Music History Monday: The Guy Who Wrote the “Waltz”
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Anton Diabelli (1781-1858) We mark the death on April 8, 1858 – 166 years ago today – of the Austrian composer, editor, and music publisher Anton Diabelli in Vienna, at the age of 76. Born on September 5, 1781, his enduring fame is based on a waltz of his composition that became the basis for Beethoven’s epic Diabelli Variations for piano. Quick Wo…
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Episode 150 - Elizabeth Hargrave on Science Games + the TTGDA
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This week on the pod, game designer Elizabeth Hargrave drops by to talk science games, design, development, and her newest project, the Tabletop Game Designers Association. Elizabeth Hargrave's site: https://www.elizhargrave.com/ TTGDA: https://www.ttgda.org/ Hydrologic Cycle from CMU is on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/…
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Sexuality is a big part of our identification as gay men, but are we obsessed with it? We'll talk about how this obsession spills out into everyday life, why we're so one track minded, and if we should redefine our relationship with it at this age. Enjoy this honest conversation! 💙, Tom & Michael -- Who else but two gay guys over 50 with differing …
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Author of the Callas Imprint - Sophia Lambton joins us to talk about this book she released this December 2023. A lot has been said about Maria Callas, many authors have recycled the information on her, a good number of those books are poor in content and rich in speculations. Many of those books also are rich in sharing personal anecdotes of hers …
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From Leftovers to Energy: Synthica's Circular Solution
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In this insightful episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Grant Gibson, Chief Development Officer at Synthica Energy. Synthica is at the forefront of transforming industrial by-products, specifically from the food and beverage sector, into renewable natural gas through anaerobic digestion. Grant shared the int…
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Music History Monday: Bob Dylan: Nobel Laureate
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Bob Dylan (born 1941) in 2017 On April 1, 2017 – 7 years ago today – Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, 1941) was awarded his Nobel Prize in Literature in a private ceremony held at an undisclosed location in Stockholm, Sweden. At the ceremony, Dylan received his gold Nobel Prize medal and his Nobel diploma. The cash prize of eight million Swe…
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Episode 149 - Alastair Kocho-Williams on Teaching History through Wargames
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This week on the podcast, Alastair Kocho-Williams (@akochowi), a professor at Clarkson University, drops by to discuss how he's using wargames and game design to teach history to his students. Hydrologic Cycle from CMU is on Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmu/hydrologic-cycle?ref=discovery Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsore…
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The longer you've walked on this earth, the more likely you've experienced, in some way... ADDICTION. Today, we'll talk about why we as gay men over 50 are so susceptible to addiction, how you can seek help, or seek others. Join us for this important conversation. 💙, Tom & Michael --Who else but two gay guys over 50 with differing backgrounds lifes…
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The Power of Local: Small Actions, Big Impact on Climate Change
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In this enlightening episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I, Tom Raftery, have the privilege of hosting Laird Christensen, the Graduate Director of two pivotal graduate programmes at Prescott College, focusing on Resilience, Sustainable Communities, and Environmental Studies. Laird shares his journey from environmental activism to fostering fu…
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Take good care of your instrument with singing lessons
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We invite you to take singing classes pursuing your own goals. No matter your level, the country you reside or your age. The importante piece is to take care of the instrument you were born with. If you or somebody you know would like to start this journey with Katia, here's the link https://ko-fi.com/s/3e421d933f You can always check our page in K…
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Solar Eclipse Part 1: Songs Inspired by the Sun
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Welcome to Episode 119 of Busy Kids Love Music! As we eagerly anticipate the celestial spectacle of the 2024 Solar Eclipse, we embark on a two-part journey through the realms of classical music inspired by the sun and the moon. In this inaugural episode of our series, we set our sights on the sun. Across centuries, composers have drawn inspiration …
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Music History Monday: The Towering Inferno
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Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) circa 1890 We mark the birth on March 25, 1867 – 157 years ago today – of the cellist and conductor Arturo Toscanini, in the city of Parma, in what was then the Kingdom of Italy. He died, at the age of 89, on January 16, 1957, at his home in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, in New York City. (Properly embalmed and, w…
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Episode 148 - Weyodi OldBear on Indigenous Futurism in Games
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This week on the pod, author Weyodi OldBear drops by to discuss her work in science fiction and her involvement with Coyote & Crow, a tabletop RPG about indigenous people in a future unimpacted by colonialism. Weyodi OldBear's site: https://www.weyodi.com/ Coyote & Crow: https://coyoteandcrow.net/ Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Mi…
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ChatGPT tells us about Maestro Mozart
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Is information provided by ChatGPT 3.5 worth reading it if I wanted to learn more about a given opera composer? In the quest of answering it, this series will ask ChatGPT to provide info that when scarce, vague, just a platitude or simply wrong, new questions will be asked to guide the IA to provide more relevant information. Hope this technology d…
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Let's face it, whether you're the one being judged or the one judging, it's not coming from a good place... so why are we still doing it at this stage in our lives? Today, we'll discuss who is doing the judging, why they feel the need to judge, how to deal with someone in your life who is judgmental, and how you can stop yourself from being the jud…
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The Power of Smart Infrastructure: Siemens' Vision for a Greener Planet
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In today's thought-provoking episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Thomas Kiessling, the CTO of Siemens' Smart Infrastructure Division. Our conversation delved deep into Siemens' commitment to sustainability and its strategic approach towards achieving net zero emissions by 2030. Thomas shared insights into t…
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Music History Monday: Fake It ‘til You Make It
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Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), painted in 1896 by Ilya Repin We mark the birth of the Russian composer Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov on March 18, 1844: 180 years ago today. Born in the Russian town of Tikhvin – roughly 120 miles east of St. Petersburg – Rimsky-Korsakov died at the age of 64, on June 21, 1908, on his estate n…
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Episode 147 - Jason Carr on Development at GMT
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In this week's episode, Jason Carr, Lead Developer at GMT, talks about his experiences in both design and development. Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through Games and Simulations, where learning can be both playful and compelling. Check them out here: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colle…
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Navigating Loss in the Lives of Gay Men Over 50
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Whether you're no stranger to it or you're experiencing it for the first time, loss is something we all will come to experience... but is it something that we as gay men over 50 experience differently? What does loss and grief do to our lives, our body? And how can we overcome loss, especially when it keeps on coming? We'll explore all these topics…
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Maria Callas Centennial - Program 4
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Maria Callas, one of the greatest artist of the past 100 years will be a recurring subject starting December 2023 to celebrate the well known "La Divina". Callas is very often associated to bel canto roles and most of her works in French are unknown to most people. It is true that her later roles in this language are part of the final part of her c…
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Breaking Free from Plastic: A Global Mission for Change
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In this thought-provoking episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Aidan Charron, the Director of End Plastic Initiatives at EarthDay.org. Aidan shared insightful perspectives on the challenges and solutions surrounding plastic pollution, a matter that's increasingly becoming a global concern. We delved into the…
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In Episode 118 of the Busy Kids Love Music podcast, we delve into the life and works of Fanny Crosby, an influential figure and prolific hymn writer. This special episode not only pays homage to her remarkable talent but also highlights the importance of recognizing the often-overlooked contributions of women in music history. Fanny Crosby, born in…
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Music History Monday: An Opera Profane and Controversial: Verdi’s Rigoletto
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We mark the first performance on March 11, 1851 – 173 years ago today – of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Rigoletto at Venice’s storied Teatro la Fenice: The Phoenix Theater. Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) in 1852, a year after the premiere of Rigoletto We set the scene. The year was 1849. Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi (1813-1901) was – at the age of 36 –…
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Episode 146 - Jane Draycott on Women in Historical Video Games
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This week on the pod, Dr. Jane Draycott (@jldraycott), a classicist who is also an expert on women in video games set in the ancient world, talks about her work, the world of archaeogaming, and her recent book, Cleopatra's Daughter. https://drjanedraycott.co.uk/ Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learn…
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Do Labels Limit or Liberate Gay Men Over 50?
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After years of being labelled by others, Tom and Michael explore why we gay men over 50 still feel the needs to label ourselves... are labels good, bad, useless? We'll talk about it all, as well as the many different types of sexual labels that exist i the wild, aka Dating Apps. 💙, Tom & Michael -- Who else but two gay guys over 50 with differing b…
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Transforming Spaces, Enhancing Lives: The Power of Digital Buildings
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In this special episode of the Climate Confident podcast, generously sponsored by Siemens, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rahul Chillar, the head of Building X at Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Rahul, with his impressive track record of 55 patents and over two decades in the building industry, shared invaluable insights into how buildings c…
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Music History Monday: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Some Myths Debunked
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“Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1843-1893), circa 1875, at the time he was composing Swan Lake We mark the first performance of the ballet Swan Lake on March 4, 1877: 147 years ago today. Premiered at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, with music by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893), choreography by the Czech-born dance master Julius Reisinger (1828-1892…
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Episode 145 - Henry Lowood on Preserving Gaming History
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This week on the pod, Dr. Henry Lowood, a video game scholar and archivist from Stanford, discusses a career spent playing, studying, and preserving games--mostly video games, but with more board game work to come! https://lowood.people.stanford.edu/ Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learning Through …
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***Trigger Warning*** SUICIDE & DEPRESSION Today we have an open and honest discussion about the Loneliness Epidemic; why and how it's affecting our aging gay community. This is an important conversation for us to have because at some some point, we have or will experience loneliness. You are not alone. We share ways you can cope and overcome lonel…
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Beyond the Charge: Reducing The Environmental Impact of Battery Making
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In this week’s episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lie Shi, CEO of AM Batteries, to explore their groundbreaking approach to lithium battery production. Our conversation shed light on a revolutionary solvent-free method for creating lithium battery electrodes, a significant step forward in making the ba…
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In Episode 117, we're immersing ourselves in the rich and intricate world of Baroque music, shining a spotlight on the genius of Georg Philipp Telemann. Get ready to embark on a musical adventure as we unravel the life and melodies of this Baroque maestro. Georg Philipp Telemann, a name that echoes through the corridors of musical history, was not …
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Ep. 116 Verdi's La Forza del Destino & Lisa Reagan's What We Need Is Here
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Where passion joins with music and poetry we find opera. In this sweet spot, we also find What We Need Is Here, the most recent project by accomplished musician and singer, Lisa Reagan. Lisa joins us to talk about creating an album of songs for classic poems that have been meaningful to her life. Lisa Reagan spent twenty years singing with the Wash…
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Music History Monday: Too Late to Matter for Georges Bizet, though Better Late Than Never for the Rest of Us
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George Bizet (1838-1875) in 1875 We mark the premiere on February 26, 1935 – 89 years ago today – of Georges Bizet’s Symphony in C. The premiere took place in Basel, Switzerland, in a performance conducted by Felix Weingartner (1863-1942). Bizet (1838-1875) never heard the symphony performed; he had died in the Paris suburbs in 1875 at the age of 3…
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Episode 144 - Verdis LeVar Robinson and Paul Otto on Gaming Bacon's Rebellion
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This week on the pod, Verdis LeVar Robinson and Paul Otto discuss their recently-published Reacting to the Past game, which gives students insight into the birth of structural racism and its relationship to other community issues in the pre-revolution United States. Game link: https://reactingconsortium.org/games/bacons1676 Verdis LeVar Robinson's …
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