Ever wonder why you can practice for hours, sound great in the practice room, and still be frustratingly hit or miss on stage? Join performance psychologist and Juilliard alumnus/faculty Noa Kageyama, and explore research-based āpractice hacksā for beating anxiety, practicing more effectively, and playing up to your full abilities when it matters most.
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American Spectacle Podcast explores the riseāand reckoningāof Americaās global influence in the performing arts, with a sharp focus on dance. From the jazz age to todayās shifting cultural landscape, host Thomas K. Flagg engages in candid conversations with leading voices in the field, including Alexandra Wells (former head of Juilliard Ballet), acclaimed choreographer Jamal Story, and world-renowned hip hop artist Raphael Xavier. Where have we come fromāand where are we headed?
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Hear the Grammy Award-winning Juilliard String Quartet perform live and hear a demo of their innovative new app at this event celebrating their 70th season.
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Marcelo Gomes, principal dancer for American Ballet Theater, and violinist Charles Yang talk with Juilliard President Joseph Polisi and Touchpress CEO Sam Aspinall. They demo the Juilliard Open Studios app, which offers unprecedented insight into the artistic process and a chance to witness leading professionals working with the next generation of outstanding performers.
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Your ticket to candid conversations featuring the dance world's most accomplished and groundbreaking artists. Join Dean and Director of Dance at The Juilliard School Alicia Graf Mack as she sits down with her closest colleagues and friends to discuss the creative process and living a purposeful life in dance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Our Voices on The Yard is a celebration of Black voices of The Juilliard School, their passion, contributions and sacrifices. Through our lens, we explore the historic intersection of Black art, culture, faith and activism in our communities and beyond, while sharing the triumphs and struggles of the extraordinary Black. Hosted by Juilliard Drama Division alum, Denise Woods, Our Voice on The Yard prides itself on authentic, no-holds-barred conversations with former and current Juilliard stud ...
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Listen in as Michael DeLon, founder of Paperback Expert, speaks with business professionals in various industries about what makes them the true expert in their field.
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Join Juilliard-trained professional violinist and teacher JoAnna Farrer in her weekly podcast, as she tackles questions about helping your child progress in music today. She interviews top performers, composers, and teachers, sharing actionable guidance and answering listener questions, all in short, weekly episodes. Join the conversation and gain the tools to help your child develop the skills they need to succeed in the arts and life! Follow JoAnna on Instagram @joannafarrer802 for more.
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Hosted by acting coach/writer/producer Douglas Nyback, The DNA Podcast gives audiences access to the intimate and intense conversations he has with actors as they strive to grow as artists and individuals through various stages of their careers. Artists are always āin processā and this show puts you in the middle of it.
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What songs tell your life story? Host Sophie Bearman asks this question of some of the worldās most fascinating people. Through seven songs, guests reveal the milestonesāand the musicāthat have shaped their lives. New episodes every Tuesday.
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You drink green tea, meditate, and practice yoga. But how do you provide zen for your pets? My Zen Pet is the only podcast with music for dogs and their people, with easy-to-digest short episodes. Cuddle up on the sofa together and get ready to turn down the stress and turn up the Zen when listening to your host, Pet Calming Maestro and Juilliard alum Lisa Spector.
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The Piano Ninja Tricks Podcast is the show for adult classical pianists wanting to play the classical music of their dreams with joy and ease. Meet your host, Juilliard alum and Piano Ninja, Lisa Spector. She's sharing her treasured tricks honed through years of study with legendary mentors Earl Wild, Leon Fleisher, John Perry and Lillian Kallir. But here's the remarkable part: Lisa's journey to piano mastery was interrupted after an unexpected fall led to seven complicated right-hand fractu ...
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Music & Dance: Musicians, Composers, Singers, Dancers, Choreographers, Performers Talk Art, Creativity & The Creative Process
Musicians, Composers, Performers, Dancers, Choreographers...in Conversation: Creative Process Original Series
Music & Dance episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of āThe Creative Process Ā· Arts, Culture & Societyā, youāll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners ...
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Do you enjoy reading but can't find the time? "Books for Men" is the perfect literary podcast for men in a hurry who want to read more and diversify their reading habits. In short episodes, every Monday, host and author Douglas Vigliotti, spotlights a different book that men will enjoy, sharing everything from novels to nonfiction, literary classics to self-help, crime fiction to memoirs, and providing key quotes and insights on authors, themes, writing styles, storytelling techniques, and l ...
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Looking for practical tips and tricks you can actually use tomorrow? Check out this music education podcast to hear what master educators all across this country are doing today!
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Welcome to Heart Light Sessions, hosted by Jenee. A podcast about lightworking your way through dark times. Each week I call on artists, healers, and thinkers as we explore the transformative journey to thriving from a heart-centered space, unlocking breakthroughs, finding strength in adversity, and embracing authentic living.
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Host Abraham Levitan talks with music people about money, motivation, and the rest of life. Nerds On Tour fills a void of mentorship and "from-the-trenches" advice that Abraham noticed as a younger touring musician. It offers a place to get honest, funny, and occasionally wonky tips from great artists about health, money management, and creative workflow and habits.
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Tales of Teaching is a series of conversations with inspirational teachers from all walks of life and from all corners of our global community. Talking about their teaching journey, their passion for learning and what motivates them to keep at it, we aim to connect people doing good work, every day.
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Andrea von Kampen hosts a biweekly discussion with inspiring women who are succeeding in their fields. Andrea explores topics like the road to Broadway, publishing a cookbook, directing films, writing music, training at Julliard, starting a non-profit, traveling the world, and so much more.
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#274 | Juilliard Dropout to Jazz Legend: What Miles Davis Teaches Men (and Women) About Tenacity, Creativity, and Life
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11:49š Douglas Vigliotti reviews āMilesā, the autobiography of jazz legend Miles Davis. Vigliotti explores Davisās life, musical legacy, and influence on jazz, highlighting key albums like āBirth of the Coolā and āKind of Blueā, and sharing seven insightful quotes from Davis. He also briefly discusses the biopic āMiles Aheadā, what makes it different, aā¦
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The Central Strategy Expert Musicians Use to Practice Difficult Passages
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9:57We all get stuck on problem passages from time to time. And it can be very natural to simply throw more repetitions at it, in hopes that this will eventually unlock something. But in doing so, we end up accumulating more and more incorrect repetitions and reinforcing mistakes. So whatās the alternative? A new study took a rare, close-up, repetitionā¦
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#466: Escaping the Sand Trap: How Toph Sheldon Helps Business Owners Resolve IRS Trouble
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23:01In this episode, Michael DeLon interviews Toph Sheldonāformer professional golfer, Amazon bestselling author of Escaping the Sand Trap, and founder of Cincinnati Tax Resolution. Toph shares his journey from aspiring tour professional to battling gambling-driven tax troubles of his own, and how those experiences led him to build a firm that helps buā¦
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ENCORE: Why Kara Swisher loves country music and the military
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34:16Today on the show, we're re-running a listener favorite: our interview with longtime journalist and media entrepreneur Kara Swisher, who's been covering Silicon Valley and the Internet since the days of dial-up. Sheās taken nearly all of technology's titans to task with a fearless, no-nonsense style. But in this episode, she shows another side of hā¦
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#277 | Arduous, Repetitive, Digressive, and Insanely LongāBut Why Should You Read āInfinite Jestā by David Foster Wallace?
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11:55š Douglas Vigliotti offers an in-depth review of David Foster Wallaceās novel "Infinite Jest,ā discussing the bookās complex structure, disparate narratives, and major themes of addiction, isolation, entertainment, and societal critique. Vigliotti shares his personal experience tackling its challenging length, prose, and style, and highlights the nā¦
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How a Small Change in Self-Talk Could Improve Performance Under Pressure
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8:57The voice in our head can be an asset at times - but also kind of a jerk at the worst possible moments. And like that one person in the āquiet carā of the train that doesnāt seem to understand the rules, it never seems to be quiet when we need it to. A 2014 study identified a self-talk strategy that led to improved performances, and less post-perfoā¦
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#31 Evan Stern ā The Success of Letterkenny and Getting Back to the Grind
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1:17:40Evan Stern is basically the human embodiment of talent, opinion, and relentless charisma. The dude is one of the funniest actors out there, with a mastery of physical comedy that few can match. This episode is a deep dive into his iconic performance as Stuart on the hit show, Letterkenny, as well as all the successes and failures that came before aā¦
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#465: The Human Side of Money: How Better Listening Builds a Better Practice
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41:29In this episode, Chief Behavioral Officer Brendan Frazier shares how he went from running his own advisory firm to pioneering the āhuman side of moneyā at RFG Advisory. He and Michael unpack why trust, empathy, and calibrated curiosity are more powerful than technical brilliance aloneāand how advisors can build discovery processes, meeting frameworā¦
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How actress Mayim Bialik is rethinking her worth after a lifetime in the spotlight
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30:39Mayim Bialik has seemingly done it all: she became a beloved teen star on Blossom, earned a PhD in neuroscience, then returned to TV to play a neuroscientist on The Big Bang Theory. Sheās written books, hosts a popular podcast, and is a mother of two. But after a lifetime of slipping in and out of different roles since the time she was 11, Mayim isā¦
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American Spectacle: Finding Art in Every Corner with Bill Shipley
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18:13In this heartfelt conversation, Thomas King Flagg reconnects with longtime friend and supporter of the arts, Bill Shipley. Together, they reflect on the transformative power of dance, the value of community-based arts engagement, and the importance of creating space for movement wherever you are. š The Dressing Drink ā Available on Amazon, Kindle, ā¦
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#276 | Should the Life of an Artist Impact What You Think of Their Art?āWoody Allenās Memoir Shines Light on This
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11:26š Douglas Vigliotti discusses Woody Allenās memoir, āApropos of Nothing,ā exploring Allenās prolific filmmaking career, signature style, and comedic influences, while also addressing the controversies and allegations that have shaped public perception of Allen. Vigliotti emphasizes the importance of separating art from the artist and highlights theā¦
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A Learning Method That Outperformed Traditional Practice
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10:30A few months ago, when a sportswriter published an article in The New York Times about an unusual and ārevolutionaryā practice method that NBA star Victor Wembanyama and other elite athletes and teams (like the World Series-winning LA Dodgers) were utilizing, I started getting emails from musicians, asking if this method, known as the āconstraints-ā¦
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#464: Why a āCategory of Oneā Is No Longer Enough with Alana Sparrow
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34:32In this episode, personal and corporate brand strategist Alana Sparrow explains why simply claiming a ācategory of oneā isnāt enough in todayās crowded market. She walks through how true brand strategy goes far deeper than logos and colors, why your whole business should run through the lens of brand, and how to narrow your positioning to the speciā¦
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Inside musician John Grantās pain: Seven songs that saved his life
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35:34John Grantās music is known for its brutal honesty ā songs about desire, rage, and shame. But the story behind that voice is even more extraordinary. Raised in a religious household where being gay meant losing your family and being rejected by society, John grew up believing he deserved the violence and hostility he faced.And yet, what stands out ā¦
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#275 | What Does the Classic Literary Novel āGulliverās Travelsā Have in Common with Rock and Roll Legend Bruce Springsteen?
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12:13š Douglas Vigliotti explores Jonathan Swiftās classic "Gulliverās Travels." He discusses Swiftās background, his mastery of satire, and the novelās four-part structure, highlighting its sharp social and political commentary. Vigliotti explains how the bookās original, serious themes are often misunderstood as mere childrenās fantasy today. He encouā¦
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How Much Perfectionism Do You Really Need to Succeed?
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8:48A friend recently asked if it's true that becoming a virtuoso performer requires being a perfectionist. Well, spoiler alert, it's not a simple yes or no answer. And there are a lot of fascinating nuances to explore. One of which involves performance anxiety, and the question of whether perfectionism increases or decreases nerves. Get all the nerdy ā¦
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#463: Use a Direct Response Book to Reach Your Next $100k with Parthiv Shah
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39:15Using your book to generate more clients just got a lot easier. Listen to this conversation and you will understand how Parthiv Shah and his team can create a direct response book that you can use as a client generating machine. There is a distinct difference between a traditionally published book and a direct response book. Parthiv goes in depth iā¦
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American Spectacle: From Dublin to Broadway ā A Dance Legacy with Carol Cusack
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23:05Host Thomas King Flagg welcomes Irish performer and storyteller Carol Cusack for a heartfelt conversation that spans continents and generations. From childhood choir rehearsals in Dublin to standing ovations on American stages, Carol reflects on the rhythms that shaped her lifeāIrish dance, American musicals, and the unwavering support of family. Tā¦
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#30 Lara Jean Chorostecki ā Truth and Vulnerability from a Lifelong Performer
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1:23:34Lara Jean is what Iād call a ācapital A Actor.ā Sheās been profoundly successful across both stage and screen, and whether you know her from her unforgettable turn as Freddie Lounds on NBCās Hannibal, or from any of the other roles sheās carved out across an illustrious career (Chucky, The King Tide, Nightmare Alley, Designated Survivor, X Company,ā¦
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#462:Closing Clients by Opening Conversation with Ryan Musselman
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40:56Michael and Ryan Musselman unpack the two sides of every coaching businessādoing the work and getting the clientsāand why most coaches overbuild the first while neglecting the second. Ryan breaks down his concept of the āidentity offer,ā shows how to speak to a clientās deeper desires instead of corporate jargon, and walks through his preferred twoā¦
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31 and done: Why F1 champ Nico Rosberg walked away at the top
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31:57From the outside, Nico Rosberg lived every young racerās dream: born to a Formula One world champion, raised with a go-kart track in his backyard, and the Monaco Grand Prix roaring outside his bedroom window. But behind the glamour was a different story: one of a sensitive young man dealing with crushing pressure and a bitter friendship-turned-rivaā¦
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Pallavi Mahidhara: On Practicing for Flexibility, Not Perfection
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49:00Playing for other people, whether itās an audience of one, a dozen, or several hundred, can be a stressful thing! So itās easy to focus on the negative aspects of performance, like how to manage nerves and avoid mistakes. But performing can also be a real thrill, and one of the most satisfying and meaningful things we do in music. So I thought it mā¦
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#461:Understanding The Law Firm Life Cycle with Jonathan Hawkins
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30:45Michael and Jonathan Hawkins discuss why most lawyers underestimate the complexity of starting and running a firm, and how many skip basic protections like partnership agreements and succession plans. Jonathan walks through the ālife cycleā framework he uses with clients, the unique stresses law firm owners face, and why prevention work beats cleanā¦
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Baking star Christina Tosi on the soundtrack behind her cookie empire
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28:00Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi didnāt set out to become a dessert icon. She just knew that if there was one thing sheād like to do every day for the rest of her life, it was baking cookies. That instinct led her from the world of New York City fine dining to the early days of Momofuku, where David Chang pushed Christina to pursue her passion for bā¦
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#273 | Is āGet Shortyā Better as a Novel or Movie?āElmore Leonardās Crime Satire on Hollywood, Filmmaking, and (Con) Artistry
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10:50š Douglas Vigliotti compares Elmore Leonardās novel āGet Shortyā with its film adaptation directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Scott Frank for another edition of āNovel vs Movieā. Vigliotti shares background information on the author, director, and screenwriter and explores differences in tone, themes, and characterization, highlighting Leonā¦
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What Happened When Musicians Slept 90 Minutes More
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6:45Sleep and recovery is an aspect of preparation that athletes prioritize, with teams hiring sleep consultants, and many athletes going to great lengths to ensure theyāre getting enough sleep. And studies suggest that this investment of time is very much worth their while, when it comes to high-level performance. But how much of a difference would anā¦
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#29 Dalmar Abuzeid ā Thoughtful Wisdom From the Star of Degrassi: The Next Generation & Anne with an E
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1:13:13Dalmar Abuzeid is one of the stars of the iconic series Degrassi: The Next Generation and the deeply moving Anne with an Eāamong many, many other credits. What Iāve admired most about Dalmar, long before this episode, is how profoundly thoughtful he is. He takes both life and craft seriously, but never pretentiouslyāheās measured, grounded, and endā¦
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#460: Gaining Traction in Your Business with Will Watrous
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27:01In this episode Will Watrous and Michael discuss the principles behind EOS, why adopting one unified operating system matters, the pitfalls of DIY implementation, and how working with an implementer accelerates execution and alignment. Will also breaks down the typical engagement flowāfrom the 90-minute meeting to quarterly and annual sessions. Leaā¦
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American Spectacle: The Revolution in Dance Education with Anna Morgan
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22:49In the debut episode of American Spectacle, host Thomas King Flagg welcomes Anna Morgan, a globally recognized dance educator and advocate. Together, they explore the evolution of ballet training, the dismantling of hierarchical power structures in dance education, and how inclusivity and creativity are reshaping the art form. š The Dressing Drink ā¦
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How Taylor Swift got TV writer Michael Schur out of a rut
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37:44Michael Schur is the creative force behind some of the most beloved comedies of the past two decades: The Good Place, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and most recently, A Man On The Inside, starring Ted Danson. If Mikeās face looks familiar, it might be from his scene-stealing performance as Mose Schrute on The Office, on which Mike was also a wā¦
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Pacific Standard Time is smart, surprising weekly podcast about Californiaās futureāand why what happens here matters everywhere and to everyone. Hosted by SF Standard culture editor Emily Dreyfuss and enterprise reporter Jesse Alejandro Cottrell. New episodes Wednesday mornings, beginning Nov. 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.ā¦
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#272 | Is It Possible to Have a Meaningful Conversation About a Book You Havenāt Read?
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13:19š Douglas Vigliotti dives into Pierre Bayardās book "How to Talk About Books You Havenāt Read." Vigliotti explores Bayardās key ideas, such as the importance of understanding a bookās cultural context over having read it, and discusses concepts like oneās āinner libraryā and how it mingles with the collective discussion of a book or someone elseās ā¦
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Why Being Too Quick to Offer Feedback Could Inhibit Learning
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8:17I remember a lesson many years ago, when my teacher told me that her job was to teach me how to teach myself. So that I would one day no longer need a teacher. I couldnāt have been more than 9 or 10 at the time, so the notion of me teaching myself was hard to fathom. It was difficult enough to just play in tune, never mind come up with my own bowinā¦
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#459: Turn Pain into Purpose: Wise Stewardship for Widows & Military Families with Daniel Kopp
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26:27Daniel Kopp, CFPĀ®, and founder of Wise Stewardship Financial Planning, shares how losing his first wife led him to serve young widows, active-duty military, and Gold Star families. He explains griefās ābrain fog,ā the burden of estate āadministrivia,ā and why getting even an imperfect estate plan in place is a profound gift of love. Daniel unpacks ā¦
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Why Andrew Ahn remade the first gay film he ever saw
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33:40When Andrew Ahnās family rented āThe Wedding Banquetā in the early 1990s, they didnāt realize it was a queer film. They also had no idea that 30 years later, Andrew would write and direct his own version of the film. For many years, Andrew felt his queer and Korean American identities were in conflict. But reconciling those parts of himself has helā¦
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#271 | What Can Raymond Carver Teach Us About Loveāand Writing?
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11:21š Douglas Vigliotti discusses Raymond Carverās acclaimed short story collection, āWhat We Talk About When We Talk About Loveā. Vigliotti explores Carverās literary legacy, the collectionās minimalist style, and its nuanced portrayal of loveās complexities. He reflects on the editing process behind the book, shares personal insights on writing and rā¦
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Fewer Repetitionsā¦.But More Rapid Progress?
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8:27Whether weāre baking a cake, driving to a new restaurant, or putting together a puzzle, we can usually get to the goal more efficiently and effectively if we have a clear idea what the destination looks like. I think we all know that the same is true for learning a new piece of music too - but often, this is not actually what our practice looks likā¦
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