Best Moca Podcasts (2025)

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John Fugelsang - Separation of Church and Hate

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John Fugelsang is a comedian, actor, writer, and broadcaster. He’s been featured in the road-trip film Dream On, performed Off-Broadway and all over cable TV, and been a contributor to Current TV and HuffPost. Since 2015 he’s been hosting the progressive talk show T...By KBOO Community Radio

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Women and Work: Jerria Donelson 27:23

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Send us a text Denied. Overlooked. Told she was “too much. That was Jerria Donelson’s reality, even with two master’s degrees and years of experience. She was qualified — more than qualified — but still shut out of opportunities simply because she’s a woman. At first, she played along. She kept quiet. She tried to fit in. But not anymore. Now, Jerr…

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Women and Work: Suzy Carbrey 25:00

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Send us a text She thought she had found her calling as a speech-language pathologist. But the reality was long hours, holidays away from family, and endless pressure from insurance rules. Then came burnout. Suzy Carbrey had always been entrepreneurial. So she started building a private practice on the side. The very same day she finalized her busi…

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Corbin C and Gwen Callahan

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The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival has been entertaining horror and science fiction fans at the Hollywood Theatre for 30 years now, half of those with the help of Co-Director Gwen Callahan. The festival has also been nurturing and promoting the independent arts scene i...By KBOO Community Radio

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Women and Work: Dr. Sakira Jackson 28:02

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Send us a text Dr. Sakira Jackson’s story is one of resilience and bold choices. Growing up in Illinois with entrepreneurship in her blood, she rose through the ranks in sales before facing a defining moment: when her boss told her to choose between her job and her kids, she chose her kids and walked out. Years later, after securing a $10M federal …

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Women and Work: Marisa Ciesluk 34:44

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Send us a text What happens when you land your dream job—only to realize it’s breaking you? Marisa Ciesluk had everything she thought she wanted: a senior leadership role, a growing family, and a thriving career. But behind the scenes, she was burned out, crying on her commute, and battling an identity crisis. In this candid interview, Marisa share…

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NW-MOCA and Bill Plympton

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San Francisco has one, New York has one, Brussels has one, and now a group of artists and academics is fixing to open a cartoon arts museum in downtown Portland. We'll talk with Dr Mike Rosen, Board Chair of the Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts, along with award-winn...By KBOO Community Radio

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Women and Work: Katie Dunn 31:37

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Send us a text What happens when you pour 25 years into a career… only to be told you’ll never move up? Katie Dunn faced that moment after leading the biggest deal of her career. Instead of giving up, she built a new path—one focused on empowering women and underrepresented founders. In this episode, Katie shares: ✔ Why being the only woman in the …

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Women and Work: Rebecca Torres 42:22

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Send us a text Rebecca Torres lost her best friend at 13, her mom, dad, and brother in later years — yet she refused to be defined by grief. After nearly 20 years as a recruiter, including at Amazon, she turned her pain into purpose, becoming a mindset coach who helps others overcome challenges and unlock their potential. In this episode, Rebecca s…

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Carol Lay - from the Archive

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Carol Lay has been creating comics — both alternative and mainstream — since the 1980’s. She’s a writer, illustrator, painter, and animator whose work ranges from surrealist canvases to Wonder Woman story arcs. Her weekly comic Story Minute ran in newspapers for twe...By KBOO Community Radio

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Women and Work: Marisa Mann 26:13

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Send us a text Marisa Mann spent decades climbing the corporate ladder, working at firms like JP Morgan, Accenture, and other top consulting firms — often being the only woman at the table. Despite being a top performer, she waited five years for a promotion and learned that perfection doesn’t guarantee advancement. Now, she’s the CEO of Uplift All…

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Women and Work: Susan MacNicol 36:14

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Send us a text When Susan MacNicol’s corporate job disappeared just days before she returned from maternity leave, she faced a choice: start over in the corporate grind or build something of her own. With a 3-month-old baby and no job, she launched her own marketing business — and never looked back. In this episode of Women & Work, Susan shares how…

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Women and Work: Noelani Mitchell 22:02

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Send us a text Noelani Mitchell, mom of six and former nurse, opens up about her powerful journey from single motherhood and working multiple jobs to building a business that gave her time, freedom, and presence with her family. Raised with a strong message about independence from her own mother—“Make more than your husband, because you never know”…

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Portland Festival of Cinema Animation and Technology 2025

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The annual Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology first landed at Portland's Oregon Museum of Science and Industry back in 2023, and has since become a hub for artists, directors, and audiences. Marisa Cohen and Peter Alexander are the co-directors of the festi...By KBOO Community Radio

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Women and Work: Andrea Pikscher 25:10

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Send us a text Andrea Pikscher, mom of three and founder of her own social media business, shares her powerful journey from juggling it all to learning how to ask for — and accept — help. From postpartum depression to starting her own company, Andrea opens up about the struggles and breakthroughs of balancing motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurs…

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AI & Crypto Insights Unleashed (22 Jul’25) 4:14

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Explore the booming AI crypto landscape! Discover key insights on TAO, REKT, niche models, and emerging trends shaping the future of technology. 🔗 Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/S4mmyEth/status/1947693278385606831.

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REKT and Brand Equity Insights (21 Jul’25) 1:30

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Explore how REKT leads capital inflows and discover the rise of Liquid Brand Equity, plus expert insights on brand tokens. Stay informed with the latest market trends! 🔗 Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/S4mmyEth/status/1947297788074631196.

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Crypto Crowdsourcing Insights (18 Jul’25) 2:48

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Explore the future of capital allocation with Legion, tackle the AI slop problem, and dive into the Cookie vs. Kaito rivalry. Stay ahead in the crypto landscape with authentic insights! 🔗 Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/S4mmyEth/status/1946154313039929668.

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MOCA LIVE: The AI Revolution for Dummies, with Nedos 1:07:02

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Today's podcast mines the nitty-gritty of the entire AI revolution —from its economics, to its decentralized use-case, to the way data centers operate, and more— with two of the best quarrymen in the business. MOCA Chief Technology Officer joins Max, and both welcome Founder and CEO of Comput3AI, Nedos, to fill in every possible blank about the wor…

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Unlocking Crypto AI Potential (16 Jul’25) 4:04

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Explore the game-changing insights on Crypto AI protocols, covering decentralized models, AI governance, and innovative financial solutions shaping the future of technology! 🔗 Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/S4mmyEth/status/1945435953411359190.

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Women and Work: Laurie Swanson 46:32

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Send us a text Laurie Swanson went from being excluded in the boys’ club of tech to building her own multimillion-dollar recruiting firm — all while navigating motherhood, leadership, and personal growth. In this episode, she shares how she overcame workplace sexism, trusted her inner voice, and created a career and life that truly fit her. If you’…

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AI Coins Unleashed (14 Jul’25) 2:05

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Dive into the AI coin revolution! Explore Fartcoin’s bull market signals, Rei Network's latest model, and institutional interest in emerging tech. 🔗 Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/S4mmyEth/status/1944750012807688492.

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DeFi Meets AI Evolution (11 Jul’25) 2:43

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Explore AI-driven DeFi innovations as Coinbase and ByBit lead the charge. Discover seamless integrations and the future of crypto interactions with expert insights! 🔗 Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/S4mmyEth/status/1943650751848296855.

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Bitcoin & AI Token Insights (11 Jul’25) 3:50

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Explore Bitcoin's price discovery and emerging AI tokens like @virtuals_io and @ReiNetwork0x as innovative technologies reshape the crypto landscape. Don't miss the insights! 🔗 Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/S4mmyEth/status/1943637333439295673.

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Racing for Affordable AI (10 Jul’25) 2:29

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Explore the fierce competition for affordable AI models with insights on OpenAI, Claude, Meta, and Grok. Discover how strategic shifts are shaping the future of AI! 🔗 Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/S4mmyEth/status/1943400592052781479.

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Toxic Avenger with Matt Bors and Fred Harper

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Award winning writer Matt Bors and artist Fred Harper team up to breathe new life into the 1980's film franchise The Toxic Avenger. Based on the satirical movies, animated series, and stage play, The Toxic Avenger blasts into the 21st century, armed only with his tut...By KBOO Community Radio

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Evolving Attention Trading (10 Jul’25) 2:31

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Explore the evolution of attention trading and its impact on financial markets with insights on AI, liquid brand equity, and community expansion. Stay ahead of the curve! 🔗 Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/S4mmyEth/status/1943243730183434718.

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Future of Attention Trading (10 Jul’25) 2:36

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Explore innovative insights on attention trading's market implications, featuring concepts like 'liquid brand equity' and the pioneering initiatives of @LucaNetz and @MustStopMurad. 🔗 Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/S4mmyEth/status/1943243730183434718.

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Women and Work: Caroline Sanchez Crozier 21:46

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Send us a text Caroline Sanchez Crozier, a Latina immigrant and pioneer in tech, shares her incredible journey from corporate CPA to entrepreneur to nonprofit founder. She explains how she accidentally found her passion for technology, built a company partnering with Apple, and now empowers underrepresented communities to thrive in the digital econ…

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Women and Work: Bonnie Lee Kunkel 20:50

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Send us a text Bonnie Lee Kunkel, a seasoned attorney and former elected official, reflects on her decades-long career navigating gender bias, caregiving responsibilities, and finding purpose in unexpected places. From being the only woman in the courtroom to empowering clients to stand up for themselves, Bonnie’s story is one of quiet strength and…

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Rupert Kinnard's Cathartic Comics

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Rupert Kinnard has been drawing comics for fifty years, while nurturing his side gigs as a designer, art director, and community activist. His characters The Brown Bomber and Diva Touché Flambé were the first queer African-American superheroes — long before DC and Ma...By KBOO Community Radio

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My Story Vault: The Inventive Life of Roger Questel 1:09:47

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In this episode of My Story Vault, Dr. Dennis Rebelo sits down with Roger Questel—woodcarver, sculptor, inventor, and founder of Questech—for a vivid and often humorous journey through a life shaped by curiosity, craftsmanship, and creative risk-taking. Born with dyslexia and drawn early to the visual world, Roger found his voice not in words but i…

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Women and Work: Krystina Lee 11:34

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Send us a text Krystina Lee opens up about the isolation of modern motherhood and how raising kids without nearby support has changed everything. In this episode, she reflects on family, burnout, and the growing need for connection among moms. Diane Moca, founder and CEO of @MomSub, talks with leaders like this every week—follow her for more. #Work…

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Women and Work: Erica Bishaf 15:22

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Send us a text Erica Bishaf is a single mom, market strategist, and two-time tech founder who walked away from a full-time job—with zero income lined up—to build her dream. In this candid conversation, she opens up about the juggle between motherhood and entrepreneurship, why she doesn’t feel “mom guilt,” and how she makes bold decisions with clari…

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My Story Vault: Cultivating Possibility at Williams College with Hope Ross Gibaldi 1:31:14

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Hope Ross Gibaldi joins Dr. Dennis Rebelo to reflect on her journey from a young parent experimenting with crafts and Mary Kay to a recognized leader in entrepreneurship and innovation. Now the Director for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the 68 Center for Career Exploration at Williams College, Hope discusses the importance of experiential lear…

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Ann Telnaes and Laura Nix

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Ann Telnaes has won the Herblock Prize, the Reuben Award, and the Pulitzer Prize for her political cartoons. Recently, she left the Washington Post after 16 years when the paper spiked her cartoon depicting billionaires bowing down to Trump. Now Ann is at the center...By KBOO Community Radio

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Women and Work: Delaine Blazek 22:50

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Women and Work, Delaine Blazek shares how she went from therapist to sales powerhouse—and why she walked away from a toxic tech culture even after hitting #1 on the sales board. She talks candidly about sexism in the workplace, scaling a business by mentoring women in sales, and launching her own company,…

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My Story Vault: Libraries, Design, and Discipline with Jenny Wright 1:20:50

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In this rich and personal episode of My Story Vault, Jenny Wright—Executive Director of the North Adams Partnership—joins Dr. Dennis Rebelo to reflect on the unexpected journey that brought her to community leadership in the Northern Berkshires. Raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Jenny describes a childhood marked by solitude, a love of books, and di…

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Women and Work: Michelle Fadeley 25:21

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Send us a text Michelle Fadeley, a marketing executive, community advocate, and longtime feminist leader, shares her path from navigating male-dominated industries to helping ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in Illinois—in our Women and Work podcast. After more than a decade balancing a full-time career with volunteer leadership in the National Or…

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Women and Work: Lynette Correa-Velez 38:01

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Send us a text Lynette Correa Vélez, a career coach, tech entrepreneur, and mom of one, shares her journey from getting laid off during the Great Recession to launching a social impact startup—and ultimately building a platform aimed at closing the global women’s wage gap—in our Women and Work podcast. After navigating early career setbacks, becomi…

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好きなことを仕事にした息子のはなし 16:16

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この番組でも時折お話ししていた我が息子が就職しました。仕事をしながらの子育てもほんとにほんとに終わり... とっても寂しいですがあっという間に過ぎ去っていったなという感想しかありません。で、息子は小さい時からの夢をかなえたわけですが好きを仕事にするっていいことなのか？な？お便り（ご感想・ご相談など）もお待ちしています！ https://forms.gle/EcPHVn3waeQtnbHr9

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MOCA LIVE: UnMasquing a Paradigm Shift, Worldbuilding with Oil Paints, and the Three Rules for Succeeding in Art, with Andres Del Vecchio and Anubis3100 1:00:21

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Andres del Vecchio and Anubis3100, besides being unbelievable craftsmen and artists, are brilliant critics, crypto art sages. These two join Max to discuss Andres' "DYBBUK MASQUES," a series of 1/1/x works that might very well portend a change in crypto art's very market dynamics. Or it could just be a marker of Andres' unique talents. "Artist-led …

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Craig Thompson - Ginseng Roots

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Craig Thompson burst onto the comics scene in 2003 with his graphic memoir Blankets, which won multiple Harvey, Eisner, and Ignatz awards. Blankets was followed up by the travelogue Carnet de Voyage, and the graphic novels Habibi and Space Dumplins.Now, Craig is ba...By KBOO Community Radio

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My Story Vault: Building with Community in Mind with Morgan Everett 1:17:02

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Morgan Everett joins Dr. Dennis Rebelo to reflect on a multidimensional journey from law firms in Salt Lake City to the creative economy of North Adams, Massachusetts. Now the Director of Public Initiatives and Real Estate at MASS MoCA, Morgan shares how his early interests in art, architecture, and human connection eventually found expression in t…

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Women and Work: Holly O'Donnell 18:55

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Holly O’Donnell, a leadership consultant and mom of one, about walking away from corporate America after becoming a parent—and accidentally launching a business that took off faster than she imagined. From a demanding three-hour commute to missing her daughter’s first steps, Holly shares the raw turning …

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The Cyberbrokers Story so Far, the Marriage of Blockchain and Metaverse, Community and Creativity in Virtual Worlds, with Josie and Ben 51:42

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On this week's episode, Max and Rene are joined by the co-founders of Cyberbrokers, Drifters, and the greater Paradise Lost universe, Josie and Ben, to discuss how their projects have uplifted, personalized, and deepened the Metaverse experience. From the origin of Cyberbrokers, to the boldness of bringing assets on-chain, to community-building dur…

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My Story Vault: Collective Wisdom Curator B. Stephen Boyd 1:20:02

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His journey is a story of innovation, leadership, and community impact. As the CEO of Boyd Biomedical, Stephen’s teams have helped design, build, and launch groundbreaking biomedical solutions. But his path began much earlier, with a childhood defined by curiosity, exploration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. From his first painting business in high…

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Women and Work: Brittney Keller 22:57

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Brittney Keller, a marketing leader and mom of two, about navigating leadership in a male-dominated industry while balancing the complex demands of working parenthood. From being mistaken for an intern in her first job to growing into a trusted expert who leads paid media teams, Brittney shares the pivot…

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MOCA LIVE: Will AI Save the Metaverse, un_MUSEUMs, and New Visions for Architecture with Untitled,xyz 56:38

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In the dark, away from attention, the metaverse grows, thrives even, with the introduction and assistance of AI. AI agents peopling metaverse worlds. AI-generated avatars. But one of the most interesting possibilities of an AI-integrated metaverse is AI architecture, not just for the speed with which virtual 3D structures can be created but the new…

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Terry LaBan

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Terry LaBan is a comics writer and artist whose titles have included Unsupervised Existence, Cud Comics, and The Dreaming. He’s collaborated with some of the top names in the alternative and mainstream comics industries, and he teamed up with his wife Patty to create...By KBOO Community Radio