Best Convergence Movement Podcasts (2025)

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#435 - The Ballistic Movement Within Sports Medicine: A Dialogue with Henry Abbott 1:13:03

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Henry Abbott on the Peak Performance Project (P3) within sports medicine. They discuss the landscape of injuries in the U.S., P3, chronic injuries, healthy movement and hip rotation, landing and ACL injuries, prevention and recovery, mental endurance, and many more topics. Henry Abbott is an award…

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Getting to Net Zero: Behavior Change 28:16

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Listen as Shraeya Madhu, Manager of Decarbonization with the ULI Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate talks with Jean Ahlefeldt-Laurvig, Head of ESG & Public Affairs at Kereby, on “behavior change to achieve net zero.”By CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

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#436 - All About Inflation: A Dialogue with Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli 1:22:08

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli on inflation. They define inflation, provide positive and negative of inflation, and how prices are measured. They talk about housing interest rates, Federal Reserve, inflation in the 70s, Biden stimulus, Hyperinflation in Turkey and Argentina, Trump’s tariffs, and…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "THE BEAT GOES ON"- EPISODE 4- ALLEN GINSBERG-"HOWLING AT MERCY & MOONBEAMS"- THIS NEW SERIES CAPTURES A LITERARY MOVEMENT GUIDED BY INDIVIDUALISM, LUNACY, INGENUITY AND ... 1:22:19

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Films featuring Allen Ginsberg or his work: Howl (2010): This film explores the creation and impact of Ginsberg's iconic poem, Howl, with James Franco portraying the poet. Kill Your Darlings (2013): This movie focuses on the early years of the Beat Generation and Ginsberg's relationship with Lucien Carr, played by Daniel Radcliffe. I'm Not There (2…

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The Goldilocks Office: Finding the Sweet Spot Where Space, Experience and Value Converge 6:26

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Written by Ricardo Chacon and narrated by Gayle Crew. This article shows corporate real estate managers, CFOs, and workplace leaders how to locate – and defend – the “just-right” zone of space that maximises employee experience while minimising cost and carbon.By CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

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The Best “Design and Build” Concepts for a Modern, Efficient Workplace in India 2:30

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Written by Stanley A. and narrated by Gayle Crew. In India’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, real estate is now the second-largest cost for businesses, right after workforce expenses.By CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

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Multi-Generational Workplace Design Strategies in India: Addressing Five Distinct Age Cohorts 14:07

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Written by Sid Majumdar and narrated by Gayle Crew. India’s workforce is at a pivotal juncture, marked by the simultaneous presence of five generations: the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. This generational diversity, while a powerful driver of innovation, presents unique challenges in workplace design,…

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Beyond Traditional Methods 8:35

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Written by David Hickey and Narrated by Gayle Crew. A major pharmaceutical company recently spent 18 months searching for the perfect site for a $2-billion cell-therapy manufacturing facility.By CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" : SUSPENSE! HORROR! ROCK N ROLL! WITH HP LOVECRAFT AND PAUL WILLIAMS. DOUBLE DOWN!! 11:29

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We offer today two examples of eerie rock music - notable records that have been inspired by horror literature, and classic suspense. H.P. Lovecraft’s folky psychedelia, and Paul Williams’ soundtrack for Phantom of the Paradise both fit the bill for spine tingling tunefulness. Rock’s dramatic possibilities seem obvious, but have rarely been success…

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#434 - Shifting Sands of the Sahara: A Dialogue with Judith Scheele 58:59

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Judith Scheele about the human history of the Sahara. They discuss the perceptions of the Sahara, landscape of the Sahara, sand and freshwater, multiple uses of camels, peoples of the Sahara, Slavery and race in the Sahara, Islam, contemporary Sahara, and many more topics. Judith Scheele is profes…

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163: Conversations With a Rabbi: Paul and the Law 1:11:52

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In the second episode of this three-part series, Conversations with a Rabbi, R.A. Martinez and Rabbi David continue their discussion on understanding the concept of the Law. Join them as they explore the New Testament, unpack how Jesus fulfilled the Law, and consider what it means for us today—both from Gentile and Jewish perspectives. Register for…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT BILL MESNIK'S "CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND," EPISODE #5 - ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN: THE GENESIS OF AN IDEA. 24:36

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Good ideas are elusive, and you never know when one is gonna smack you in the head - literally. Sometimes, when life is squeezing the juice out of you, and things are going off the rails, it takes a minor cataclysm to put things back into perspective. Then you can reset the whole narrative, and move forward. Christmas, 2019 was like that for me.…

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#433 - Empire of AI: A Dialogue with Karen Hao 52:16

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Karen Hao about OpenAI and the current landscape about AI. They discuss the origins of OpenAI, Sam Altman and his motivations, his relationships with Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, using cheap labor in Venezuela and Kenya for AI, supercomputers and mega campuses for data centers, and many more topics.…

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#432 - American Authoritarianism and Erosion of Democracy: A Dialogue with Katherine Stewart 59:17

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Katherine Stewart about democracy and American authoritarianism. They discuss the evolution of conservatives to the Far Right, critiques of the Far Right, reactionary nihilism and the anti-woke. They discuss issues such as abortion, conservative conventions, religion, and many more topics. Katheri…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - FREAKY FOLKS, WITH JOANNA NEWSOM AND THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND. DOUBLE DOWN!! 13:49

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Our artists today represent a very specific category within the folk music genre, which lately has come to be known as “Freak Folk”: one is a contemporary singer-songwriter, and the other is an “ancestral” group (when you consider they derived from the early 1970s, before there was even a category for it); one hails from the U.K., the other from Ca…

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#431 - Western Meddling and Betrayal in the Middle East: A Dialogue with Fawaz Gerges 1:05:41

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Fawaz Gerges about continuous Western involvement in the Middle East. They discuss misconceptions of the Middle East, role of colonialism, Iran and Turkey being exceptions to foreign colonial involvement, Arab Nationalism, Civilizations and colonialism, political Islam, and many more topics. Fawaz…

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162: Conversations With a Rabbi 1:04:49

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This week on the podcast, R.A. Martinez welcomes his good friend, Rabbi David, for a powerful conversation about Jesus, the Bible, and faith through a Messianic Jewish lens. Together, they explore the intersection of Jewish tradition and belief in Jesus as the Messiah, offering deep insights, thoughtful dialogue, and a unique perspective you won’t …

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "THE BEAT GOES ON"- EPISODE 3- JACK KEROUAC-"SUBTERRANEAN HOMEGROWN BLUES"- THIS NEW SERIES CAPTURES A LITERARY MOVEMENT GUIDED BY INDIVIDUALISM, LUNACY, INGENUITY AND ... 46:29

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THE KEROUAC PROJECT: https://www.kerouacproject.org/ JACK KEROUAC SCHOOL OF DISEMBODIED POETICS: https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/jack-kerouac-school-of-disembodied-poetics/ The thread of Jack Kerouac’s literary and personal life in the American imagination might be unwound succinctly in the following terms: ambitious and fun-loving…

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#430 - The Rise and Spread of Mass Education: A Dialogue with Agustina Paglayan 1:44:28

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Agustina Paglayan about mass education around the world. They discuss education as a tool for political and social order, theories of education, and explicit aims of government education. They also talk about early critical thinking, nationalism, and education worldwide. They discuss mass educatio…

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BONUS EPISODE! OBLIQUE STRATEGIES: 3 SONGS BY BILL MESNIK, CREATED IN RESPONSE TO BRIAN ENO’S DECK OF CARDS. 8:15

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To spur my songwriting juices, I got this deck of "Oblique Strategies" cards, created by Brian Eno, designed to prompt creativity. Here are a few examples. INSIDE / OUTSIDE (Oblique Strategy: “THINK - Inside the work, outside the work”) Inside - outside: it’s hard to reconcile Inside is terrified, though outside may beguile If I stay inside I just …

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#429 - Translation Multiples: A Dialogue with Kasia Szymanska 1:16:12

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kasia Szymanska about translation of texts. They discuss how many translations can diverge from one source, translating into English, post-1989 Poland and translation, ethics of translation, the poem VIA, A Clockwork Orange translations, and many more topics. Kasia Szymanska is Lecturer in transla…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - HARMONIC CONVERGENCE: ROBERT PLANT, ALISON KRAUSS, AND THE LOUVIN BROTHERS. "DOUBLE DOWN!!" 12:34

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There is something that happens when two particular voices blend together that transcends all understanding or logic. And, when those voices share the same DNA, the magnetic pull is such that they become one voice. We’ve heard that family blend many times: The Everlys, The Wilsons, The Gibbs, The Andrew Sisters, etc. The list goes on. One of the mo…

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#428 - Iran's Grand Political Strategy: A Dialogue with Vali Nasr 1:43:55

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Vali Nasr about the recent political history of Iran. They give an overview of Iran’s political motives and strategy, impact of the Persian empire and Shia Islam, and Reza Khan and Iranian nationalism. They talk about the impact of “Kemalism,” the 1979 Iranian revolution, the Iran-Iraq war, rise o…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT BILL MESNIK'S "CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND" EPISODE #4. OUR DIARIST REVISITS 2022: PASSING THE ONE YEAR MARK OF MY WIFE'S DEATH. 25:50

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2021 was a hell of a year: My wife, Chemayne, passes in December of 2020, during the height of the pandemic; The following year is spent stumbling in a maze of confusion - (to be honest, the smoke is just starting to clear); Some solace is found online with a slavic angel of mercy; Chemayne's cat, Boo, and I (the remaining survivors) learn to toler…

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161: Non Negotiables: Personal Growth 1:00:00

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Here at MAPS Global, we have built a robust culture of health in our community and missions work. One of the key facets of our culture is our Non Negotiables: Joy, Presence of God, Servant Leadership, and Personal Growth. Tune into this series as we dive into each topic and why it is Non Negotiable for MAPS Global!…

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#427 - A History of the Irish Famine: A Dialogue with Padraic Scanlan 1:12:32

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Padraic Scanlan about the Irish famine. They provide an overview of the Irish famine, discuss the relationship between Ireland and Britain and how British colonialism impacted the Irish famine. They talk about potatoes in Ireland, formation of the United Kingdom, variables leading up to the Irish …

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#426 - A History of Free Speech: A Dialogue with Jacob Mchangama 1:42:19

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Jacob Mchangama about the history of free speech. They discuss free speech in Europe, defining free speech, limits of free speech and ethics of free speech. They also talk about the free speech recession, origins of free speech, Athenian and Roman empires, Abbasid Caliphate, ancient India, printin…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "THE BEAT GOES ON"- EPISODE 2- " WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS-"THE NAKED PUNCH AND OTHER LEFT HOOKS"- THIS NEW SERIES CAPTURES A LITERARY MOVEMENT GUIDED BY INDIVIDUALISM, LUNACY ... 32:46

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THE QUEER AWAKENINGS OF A WILD BOY PURSUING THE NOVA EXPRESS On September 6, 1951, William Burroughs killed his wife, Beat legend Joan Vollmer. At a friend’s apartment, she balanced a glass on her head, at Burroughs’s behest. He had contracted a lifelong mania for guns from duck-hunting excursions with his father, and was never unarmed if he could …

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There Is No ‘Return to the Office’ Movement. Structured Hybrid Is Fading. Hushed Hybrid Is In. 6:25

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Written by Henrik Jarleskog and narrated by Gayle Crew. Let’s be clear: There is no substantial return-to-office movement. Despite the headlines, the mandates, and the noise, what’s actually taking shape is quieter, smarter, and more enduring.By CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

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Why the Future of Office Space Is Flexible Rethinking Real Estate in the Hybrid Era 4:18

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Written by Emma Brown and narrated by Gayle Crew. Organisations are facing a tough balancing act: harsh economic headwinds, rising competition, and the ongoing challenge of maintaining productivity in a hybrid worldBy CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

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Should More Women View Construction as a Viable Career Path? 3:47

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Written by DeVon Prioleau and narrated by Gayle Crew. Absolutely, more women should consider construction as a career path! Young women entering the workforce have long been told that the trades and pathways are not designed for “girls.” Thirty years ago, women did not grow up to manage construction portfolios at major corporations in some of the l…

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The Essential Role of Human Oversight in AI Balancing Innovation With Responsibility in Corporate Real Estate 10:54

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Written by Sid Majumdar and narrated by Gayle Crew. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative technologies of our time, reshaping industries and redefining how we approach complex challenges.By CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - GODDESSES OF OBSCURITY: JUDEE SILL AND LINDA PERHACS. DOUBLE DOWN!! 9:27

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Dead or alive? Today, we feature one of each: two exquisite female singer-songwriters from the 70’s - one a heroin casualty, and the other a remarkable example of patience rewarded. Judee Sill could have been a Laurel Canyon diva on the order of a Joni Mitchell, but, an unquenchable, self-destructive thirst put a stop to her success; and, Linda Per…

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#425 - What Russians Believe About Russia: A Dialogue with Paul Chaisty & Stephen Whitefield 1:30:35

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Paul Chaisty and Stephen Whitefield about public opinion in Russia. They discuss Russia’s transformation since the fall of the Soviet Union, Consolidation and contestation within Russia’s hybrid political economy, and generational changes under Putin. They talk about authoritarianism, collecting p…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT BILL MESNIK'S "CALL ME UP IN DREAMLAND" EPISODE #3. OUR DIARIST REVISITS 2015: BELL'S PALSY, COURT ORDERED CUSTODY OF MY NEPHEW, THE I CHING, AND OF COURSE, THE DREAMS ... 26:06

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What a year 2014 was! That's what motivated me to start this diary, which is now going on year 10. It was such a hairy time, in fact, that as a way to process it all, I hit upon the idea of creating a musical diary, using the I Ching - (something I'd been obsessing about) - as my guiding structure. My sister-in-law, Lea died suddenly, but before th…

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#424 - Reforming Our Institutions: A Dialogue with Yuval Levin 1:10:13

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Yuval Levin about the importance of reforming our institutions. They discuss why institutions are important, individuals and institutions, slow change with institutions, and the mistrust and dislike of institutions. They also make the case for elites, building broad political coalitions, Trump’s 2…

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160: Non Negotiables: Presence 1:01:30

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Here at MAPS Global, we have built a robust culture of health in our community and missions work. One of the key facets of our culture is our Non Negotiables: Joy, Presence of God, Servant Leadership, and Personal Growth. Tune into this series as we dive into each topic and why it is Non Negotiable for MAPS Global!…

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The Evolving Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities 46:08

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Listen as Ray Milora, Senior Director of Workplace Design and Construction at Cisco, explains some of the challenges and opportunities in creating great workplaces in today's era of hybrid working.By CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

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#423 - Changing Personality: A Dialogue with Olga Khazan 59:46

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Olga Khazan on whether one could change their personality. They discuss why someone would want to change their personality, constancy over the lifespan, and why she used the BIG-5. They talk about extroversion and connection, neuroticism and mindfulness, openness to experience, conscientiousness, …

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" - SCOTT WALKER AND SERGE GAINSBOURG: TWO TRANSMISSIONS FROM OUT ON THE EDGE. DOUBLE DOWN!! 10:19

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What we’re offering today is something completely different: two outlier artists (although one is a French icon) who created off-kilter, out of the box, almost unintelligible nuggets of artistic brilliance. These cuts are linked, not only by the fact that they both feature sinuous bass lines and orchestral flourishes, but that they are produced by …

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Prayer for the Lady in Waiting - Her Wholeness Before Her Boaz 5:22

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Send us a text Prayer for the Lady in Waiting — Wholeness Before the Boaz Yahuah, Elohiym of Healing, Restoration, and Divine Appointments, I lift up the lady in waiting—Your daughter, Your beloved, Your masterpiece in the making. She's been faithful, she's been wounded, she's been searching, and she's been still. But today, Abba, I ask that You be…

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#422 - The Power of Behavioral Genetics: A Dialogue with Robert Plomin 1:45:08

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Robert Plomin on behavioral genetics. They discuss why behavioral genetics has explanatory power, heritability, genetics and psychological research, SNPs, GWAS, and epigenetics. They also talk about shared and non-shared environments, twin models and adoption models, heritability and cognitive abi…

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "THE BEAT GOES ON"- EPISODE 1-THE ROSY DRAMA OF HENRY MILLER -THIS NEW SERIES CAPTURES A LITERARY MOVEMENT GUIDED BY INDIVIDUALISM, LUNACY, INGENUITY AND THE BE BOP NOTIONS ... 53:20

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Welcome to our new series, “The Beat Goes On,” where we will celebrate the work and enduring influence of Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and the other writers whom we identify as “The Beats.” - that crop of artists who worked to expand our consciousness, exploring the hidden possibilities of post WW2 America in the 1950s - Other s…

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#421 - Beauty and the gods: A Dialogue with Hugo Shakeshaft 1:04:36

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In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Hugo Shakeshaft about ancient greeks ideas about beauty and the gods. They discuss beauty in ancient Greece and its impact on modern times, architecture and beauty, beauty and aesthetics, and the gods and beauty. They talk about the relationship between humans and the gods, superficial and deeper …

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How AI is Transforming the Real Estate Industry 25:18

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Listen as Patrick Nessenthaler, Partner and Co-Founder of CREnetics, and John Gorgy, Data Science Lead at CREnetics, discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) decision-support tools are helping real estate executives make better, faster, and more forward-looking decisions.By CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

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THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE." THE VIRTUES OF CYNICISM AS DEMONSTRATED BY MARSHALL CRENSHAW AND THE ORLONS. DOUBLE DOWN!! 9:33

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Today we live in a cynical world. It’s pervasive, this debilitating disbelief in our institutions, our once assured tenets of groundedness. Now we doubt, not only what we see, but what we hear, and even our own thoughts. Are they indeed our own? Or, have they been shaped by the unrelenting marketers and influencers? Back in the 80’s - even earlier …

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The Lady in Waiting – Ep 11_ Boundaries – The Ultimate Standard for Eminent Healing 46:33

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Send us a text Deets available soon... Support the show ROCK Your Girl PowerBy Keci Moniquè

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Office Occupancy and Planning: Navigating the Evolving Landscape 10:21

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Written by Santosh Varier and narrated by Gayle Crew. The evolving trends in office occupancy and workplace planning have become a focal point for businesses worldwide. As companies adjust to new work models, including hybrid and remote work, the traditional office has undergone a substantial transformation. The need for efficient, flexible, and em…

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The Source Audio Articles: How to Design a Life Sciences Space That Supports Collaboration 6:28

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Written by Robert Thomas and Sarah Batchelor & narrated by Gayle Grew. This article explores key design principles for creating life sciences spaces that enhance collaboration among scientists, researchers, and professionals.By CoreNet Global's What's Next Podcast

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Common Problems With PIR Sensors In Today’s Workplace 6:51

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Written by Carolyn Martin and narrated by Gayle Crew. Workplace occupancy sensors have many different applications, from counting how many employees are in the office on any given day, to ensuring control rooms stay at a safe temperature, to keeping out intruders, and to ensuring the lights come on when an employee enters the bathroom. There are so…