Best Signers Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 267 - How to be a creative co-signer 24:25

20d ago24:25

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Call it a bad habit, call me an enabler but it seems everyone I meet i encourage to make something. This could be a fundamental flaw in myself but if I have a goal that goal is to convince everyone to explore creating. This is not to say everyone could and should be an artist but there is nothing stopping you exploring putting pencil to pad, paper …

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#157: Combating the Threat of Usurpation with Humility, Courage, and Vigilance 44:56

3d ago44:56

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As America was facing the crossroads on the political and moral debates of slavery, one former MA congressman warned of the ideologies and behavior that undermined the American experiment. Learn how Josiah Quincy III, a longtime Jefferson opponent who even attempted to impeach our third president, spoke about the dangers of usurpation, cunning, and…

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Episode 268 - The challenge of going full creative Feat Lauren Pincher 1:10:29

6d ago1:10:29

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There are a couple of guests on the podcast who have been back many times. Pinch is one of them. We met many years ago at a women in the arts event in Lincoln and since have continued to swap and share stories and tales with one another in personal and professional capacity. We in fact last sat down to do this three years ago! Since then Lauren has…

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Message from F&FC - Post-2024 Presidential Election 6:02

8d ago6:02

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Hear a statement from Sherman and Friends & Fellow Citizens the day after the 2024 presidential election. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute! JOIN as a Patreon supporter and receive a FREE Friends &…

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#156 Part II: The Strategic President's 'Bully Pulpit' - Electoral College, Presidential Evaluation, and Premises 47:33

10d ago47:33

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How should we evaluate our Presidents and presidential candidates? In Part II, we continue our conversation with Dr. George C. Edwards III about the Bush School and Presidential Library, the Electoral College, and criteria people should use for evaluating candidate and presidential performance. Finally, hear why Presidents are prisoners of their pr…

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#156 Part I: The Strategic President's 'Bully Pulpit' - Persuasion, Effectiveness, and Civility 59:22

10d ago59:22

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Teddy Roosevelt once coined the term 'bully pulpit' to describe an ideal speaking platform for one's agenda. But this begs many questions. The public can hear the President, but does the public actually listen? Is the Electoral College a democratic system for choosing our national leader? Does civility matter for Presidents? Released on the day bef…

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Episode 23: Yilin Zhang on Heritage, Advocacy, and Community (DC Special Edition) 47:12

15d ago47:12

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In this episode, we chat with Yilin Zhang about her experiences navigating her cultural identity as a Chinese American woman, her political advocacy, and her involvement in organizations that uplift Asian American voices. Tune in to learn more about her work at the Chinese American Museum, her efforts to support the Asian American community in DC, …

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#155: George Clymer (PA) - A Radical Pragmatist Who Supplied the Continental Army 38:27

1M ago38:27

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George Clymer was one of the staunchest supporters of independence who favored more drastic measures than many in the PA delegation. But what makes him a pragmatic signer? Learn how he helped supply the Continental Army when rough conditions and scare resources could have completely jeopardized the patriot cause. Support the show Visit georgewashin…

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#154: Charting the Horizons of Astronomical Connectedness 59:47

2M ago59:47

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Imagine the ability to solemnly see the Earth and the universe from high above the sky and contributing to the ever-important infrastructure that informs us about outer space. A lifelong Aggie, Col. (Ret.) Michael E. Fossum was a former NASA astronaut who logged nearly 200 days in space, worked over 48 hours of extravehicular activity, and embarked…

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Episode 266 - Keeping the audience on their toes. Feat Neil Kohney "The other end comics" 49:36

1M ago49:36

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This week I get to chat to an enigma. Comic artist of 'The other end comics' Neil Kohney has been popping up on my instagram feed for a while and no doubt you have seen his work! He create comic strips which subvert expectation and jump from extreme to extreme. Wanting to know more about them and the man behind the rats. I reached out to talk, subv…

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The remarkable pitch of earworms 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Interview with Matt Evans and Nicolas Davidenko on their article in AP&P. Go here to read the transcripts, images, and links. The Psychonomic Society (Society) is providing information through this podcast as a benefit and service in furtherance of the Society’s nonprofit and tax-exempt status. The Society does not exert editorial control over such…

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Episode 265 - Finding an audience VS fear of having one. 24:50

2M ago24:50

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This week I sit down to talk about you! Finding and audience for your work can be hard and everyone and their aunty is out there telling you how to build and grow your views and clicks. So this week I sit down to talk about the other side of it. What about the fear of actually having one? Being held to account and needing to be kept in line because…

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Episode 22: Returning to the heritage country series: Replanting roots in El Salvador with Juan Manuel Menjívar 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Join us for the third episode in our "Returning to the heritage country" series to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Juan Manuel Menjívar talks about returning to a changed El Salvador after so many years and with his own family now. He touches on post-war progress, language schooling for the new generation, and coping with parents returning to th…

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Episode 264 - How to stop stunting the process Feat Kavi 1:14:18

2M ago1:14:18

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This week i sit down with NY based musician, artist, creator and overall legend which is @ItsKavi . Who I met a couple years back and has in the last few months become quickly someone I wanted to collaborate with and get to know more. Kevin or Kavi as he's known is a ball of creation working in improvisational word play, music and visual art and re…

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#153: "Fighting Bob" and his Aggressive Fight for a Broad Progressive Coalition 34:41

2M ago34:41

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One hundred years before this year's 2024 U.S. presidential election, a different type of populism and progressivism swept the nation during the 1924 national elections. Learn how Wisconsinite U.S. Senator Robert La Follette (popularly known as "Fighting Bob") tapped into the two-party dissatisfaction of the American people and introduced a novel p…

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#152: Miss America's Real-life 'Barbenheimer'? - Catalyzing Nuclear Chain Reactions for Clean Energy 58:52

3M ago58:52

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The box office successes of the Barbie and Oppenheimer movies in 2023 may not have been just a coincidence. The Wausau Daily Herald earlier this year named a Wisconsinite woman as 'the real-life 'Barbenheimer.' Grace Stanke, a nuclear engineer and nuclear energy advocate who served as Miss America 2023, is a leader in sparking a new chain reaction.…

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Episode 263 - The Art of Investment in AI art. 27:03

3M ago27:03

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This week we talk money and how the in reality these investments in art "art" are really short sighted financially. By alienating the creative user base companies are going to quickly find themselves in the process of needing unique ideas. Something AI cannot generate without theft. There is also the question of financial return. If you invest a fe…

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Episode 21: Mentorship and representation in heritage language teaching 36:23

3M ago36:23

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Join us with Professor Linda Lemus as she shares her experiences and tips for mentoring and supporting heritage speakers both in- and outside the classroom.

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Episode 262 - Is "Sign here" worth it when art is involved? Feat Emma Loughlin 1:00:32

3M ago1:00:32

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This week i sit down with good friend of mine Emma Louhglin! Emma and I have known each other for a few years now and actually did the terrible dangerous thing of chatting via the internet first when i was streaming throughout the pandemic! Turns out we ended up living in the same area but she is in her own right a talented marketing manager workin…

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#151: John Morton (PA) - The Signer Who Seized His "Keystone Moment" 34:13

3M ago34:13

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While John Morton does not have the same recognition as other famous signers (like the one before him, Ben Franklin), he may have contributed to one of Pennsylvania's nicknames. Hear how Morton seized his "Keystone moment" when so much was on the line for the PA delegation and the Second Continental Congress. Also, a major announcement for our Patr…

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#150: Practical Tips and Mannerisms for America's Public Service Interns 57:35

4M ago57:35

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NEW Patreon update! Full versions of all interview episodes will soon be available to every paid member! More details next month! How can we better prepare young people to best transition into public service careers? Whether you are interested in applying for internships, already an applicant, curious about how young people are getting involved, an…

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Episode 261 - What happens to passion when it's focused on pineapple on pizza? 25:07

3M ago25:07

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This week we focus on the big questions the non trivial internet answers. What happens when your mind is so focused on small arguments that you expunge your energy and thoughts into the simple idea of putting a fruit on a pie? I tend not to get dragged into internet arguments, even in real life i avoid these kinds of asks because I have other thing…

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Episode 19: Mini interpreters save the day: Heritage speakers and language brokering 35:32

4M ago35:32

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Meagan, Jade, and Gaby talk about their experiences interpreting and translating for their parents and grandparents and the pride and pressure that comes with this language brokering. Have you had a similar experience? Drop a comment and subscribe for more!

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Episode 260 - Fat beats for submarines Feat Bob Cronin aka @rocdocs 55:42

4M ago55:42

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This week i sit down with the highly recommended Bob Cronin! Bob is a multimedia artist and creator which an in-depth knowledge of life and experience which is fascinating. The voice and host behind @rocdocs with Dennis Ball a talking tennis ball he's also a creator of mash up masterwork the Beastles back when he was under the title dj BC. This was…

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Statement from Friends & Fellow Citizens - July 13, 2024 5:15

4M ago5:15

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Today (July 13, 2024) is a tragic day in American history. A former president and current major presidential candidate Donald Trump was tragically shot at a Trump rally near Butler, PA earlier this afternoon. Luckily by the grace of God, he is expected to be all right. But sadly, one rally attendee lost his life. We are better than this. Please con…

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#149: How a Senator Forced His Party to Choose: Country or Radicals 30:12

5M ago30:12

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Oscar Underwood, a Democrat U.S. Senator from Alabama 1915-1927, gained so much political capital during the Wilson administration and was considered a potential candidate for POTUS or VP. But his stance against the most powerful white supremacist group forced him to make his party go on record whether the party platform supports or opposes radical…

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Episode 259 - Can you Gentrify a mind? 24:45

5M ago24:45

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During a very recent solo podcast I talking about how the internet had become gentrified and in a world of online subscriptions, ad block and internet gate keeping we were in a different age. And Along with that I had another thought. Can you gentrify a human being? A mind? A thought? It's something I believe I've witnessed. Something where those w…

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#148: From Federalism to Antislavery - How the Father of the Constitution Shaped Our Nation 53:21

5M ago53:21

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For many, James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution. But how did he become that Founding Father who shaped American institutions and politics far beyond his time? Dr. Lynn Uzzell, a Madison scholar and Associate Professor of Political Science at Bethel University, shares the real lessons and experiences that taught the Founder himsel…

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Episode 20: Celebrating Pride 33:02

5M ago33:02

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Pablo talks about his queer identity as a Cantonese-Hoisanese heritage speaker in Canada. He brings together his many identities and touches on religion, language, and family. Join us for this special episode to celebrate pride month!

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Episode 258 - Finding your sound in the online noise Feat @PostageTramps 1:03:54

5M ago1:03:54

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This week we break new ground with the most people I've ever had on an episode on an episode! I'm hanging out with local New York based band @PostageTramps . Comprised of members : Tristan, Julian, Sophia and Akshay they have been doing what artists do best and finding their sound and space within NYC. That's not an easy route to take especially in…

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#147: Benjamin Franklin (PA) - The Prolific Scientist, Statesman, and Reconciler 43:05

5M ago43:05

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Arguably the most famous American scientist, diplomat, postmaster, and so much more, Benjamin Franklin embodied America as an experiment. What distinguished him as a signer of the Declaration of Independence which he helped edit? ICYMI, take a listen to Ep. 122 feat. Valerie Durham: https://ffc.buzzsprout.com/1255184/12791628-122-a-gathering-of-fre…

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Episode 257 - Getting evicted from the internet. 24:08

6M ago24:08

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This week I get a little nostalgic. I get a little reminiscent and I get a little honest about how I was a few weeks back. The older internet was a free place but not completely free. But it was just enough that you could find random spaces and hang out there with no need to buy anything or watch an advert or even pay attention because they couldn'…

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#146: Legal/Political Legacies and Aspirations of the American 'Lawyers' Revolution' 55:24

6M ago55:24

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Revolutions are tumultuous episodes of history when the past and the present battle to fundamentally shape the future. How did the 'lawyers' revolution' and the American legal and political systems define and redefine the meanings and context of our laws? Dr. Williamjames Hoffer, Professor of History at Seton Hall University, tells the story of the…

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Episode 18: Negotiating heritage language after civil war: A search for belonging in a language that is no more 32:38

6M ago32:38

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Join us for a chat with our first European guest, Ivan Rašić, whose family fled from Yugoslavia to Austria in the 1990s during civil war. In today's episode, Ivan walks through some historical background of Yugoslavia's language context, as well as his personal experience growing up in Austria as a heritage speaker of Serbo-Croatian, a language tha…

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Episode 256 - If that's not NYC, Honey I don't know what is. Ft Brooke Finegold 1:06:49

6M ago1:06:49

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This week I sit down with Poet Laureate Brooke Finegold. Brooke is an absolutely fantastic poet, comedian and artist. Just filled with a passion which inspires people around her. Not only being a performer in her own right having performed at the Edinburgh Fringe with rave reviews and consistently performing her work round Brooklyn but getting othe…

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#145: Cold War-era Pioneers of American Conservative Policies Toward China and Taiwan 44:30

6M ago44:30

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Nowadays, American conservative political leaders have foreign policy platforms that call for greater toughness against China. But they are not the first generation of conservatism that wanted stronger U.S. foreign policy and security in the wake of Communist China. Learn more about two formerly prominent but now forgotten Members of Congress, CA S…

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Episode 255 - Cost of Living vs Cost of being entertained. 28:29

6M ago28:29

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How do you count value in art? How do you know how much you will pay for anything? Is it an hourly rate? Based on how much you'd spend on coffee? Your min/max of the product? Lets take a moment and think. This show costs you nothing but your time but is it worth it? Is it worth the 28.29 mins? Lets talk film, photography, painting and all the pleth…

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#144: The Need for Responsible Deployment of Tech in American Infrastructure 51:19

7M ago51:19

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Too often, Americans understandably anticipate modern technology but voice frustration over potholes. So what are some of the issues that are preventing the U.S. from having decent roads and technological advancements in our infrastructure? Kirbie Ferrell, a Texas A&M Bush School graduate and Policy Analyst at The Eno Center for Transportation, giv…

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Episode 254 - Dollmation, Illustration and honest exploration Feat Warren Wright @Warrencito 55:30

7M ago55:30

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This week I sit down with fantastic artist Warren Wright. I came across Warren whilst exploring my love of stop motion and was instantly taken with the playful nature of his work. Having been artistic and exploring different mediums for years Warren has been in illustration, cartoons and currently is getting critical acclaim for his film making wit…

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Episode 17: The power of a refugee heritage in community advocacy 37:08

7M ago37:08

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Join us for a chat with Tram Nguyen, founder and co-executive director of New Virginia Majority, as she shares how her Vietnamese-American background led her to a career in advocacy and community leadership. Find out how her refugee background and heritage perspective on major life and world events helped her find her voice. This episode is sure to…

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Episode 253 - Seven things you cant say on Youtube. 44:26

7M ago44:26

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The internet is an odd place, as discussed recently with WTF Pots the length and breadth of what can get you in hot water with the powers that be of any platform is a real challenge for artists and not just in the modern era. In 1966 Lenny Bruce listed out nine words he'd been arrested for in 1972 George Carlin made a statement on his album Class C…

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#143: Dr. Benjamin Rush (PA) - The Physician Who Prescribed Medicines of Education and Science 42:01

8M ago42:01

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John Adams called him "a greater and better Man that Dr. Franklin..." So who was this pioneer of medicine, education, and science? Learn how Dr. Benjamin Rush, Franklin's protégé, laid the foundation for modern mental health care and became an avid advocate for causes such as abolitionism, public education, and health care for the poor. Support the…

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#142: "4am Kyiv was bombed" - A Diplomat's Reflections on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine 1:03:51

8M ago1:03:51

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Around 4am on February 24, 2022, Russia launched a tragic attack against Ukraine that began the first major European conflict since World War II. The causes and effects of the invasion have disrupted the state of U.S. national security and global world order. Dr. Kateryna Shynkaruk, an experienced diplomat and academic who is a Senior Lecturer at T…

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Episode 252 - The impropriety of art AKA how to get banned on instagram Feat: WTFPots Sarah Sharp 59:16

8M ago59:16

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.This week i sit down with purveyor of funny and filth Sarah Sharp. AKA WTFPots. Sarah is a self taught sculptor who is best known for portraying the weird and wonderfull human body in a sculpted fashion. Everything from prolapse anus's, mice in vaginas and penis bananas. There is no end to the wonderful things her mind can do with imagery and pott…

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Episode 16: Falling into a language career 38:32

8M ago38:32

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Join Gaby, Meagan, and Jade as they discuss their paths from speaking heritage languages to teaching them to others. What does one have to study in order to do that? Have they always wanted to teach language? Listen and find out!

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Episode 251 - The fundamentals of creating. 31:51

8M ago31:51

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The first fundamental of creating is "F*** your fundamentals" Or rather that the best way to create anything is to consider that your core values and what you're looking to get out of things is often different to someone else. So whether you're looking to understand the fundamentals of photography, Illustration, sculpture, baking, building, music o…

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#141: Polarization, Partisanship, and the ABCs of the XYZ Affair 39:39

8M ago39:39

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While the XYZ Affair was not about deciphering secret codes, one could decipher some of the contentious eras of polarization and partisanship in American politics. Learn how this diplomatic episode between the Adams administration and French envoys divided the young nation, led to the buildup of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and almost led to a m…

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#140: The Intense Struggles to Fight Antisemitism for Good 59:58

9M ago59:58

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Since the tragic Hamas terrorist attack against Israel on October 7, 2023 resulting in more than 1100 deaths, Jews worldwide have encountered an unprecedented wave of antisemitism. Trent Spoolstra, Associate Regional Director for the Midwest office at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and fellow Bush School alumnus with Sherman, recounted his person…

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Episode 250 - Losing privacy and online personas Feat Sarah Nunn (Spadgerina) 1:16:14

9M ago1:16:14

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Available also on: Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yelling-at-concrete/id1238765054 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3T2OhYE07edgaBDXrm86sa Acast https://shows.acast.com/yellingatconcrete This week I sit down with Spadgerina aka Sarah who is something intriguing to my grammar deficit brain which is a copywriter and wordsmith. As s…

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Episode 15: Aloha can change the world: Honoring Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian Language Month 41:04

9M ago41:04

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Join us for a chat with Haʻalilio Solomon to honor and celebrate Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi - Hawaiian Language Month! From the history of revitalization and maintenance efforts, ways towards allyship, and grassroots efforts and organizations in Hawaiʻi, Haʻa shares his own background and gives us a little peek at how aloha can change the world. Don't m…

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