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Al Jarreau - Breakin' Away (1981) 59:14

2d ago59:14

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Send us a text You might know Brian Wecht as Ninja Brian. Or maybe you know him as Trey Magnifique. Perhaps, you just know him as Brian and that's fine too. Matt and Jeff were just thrilled to have him on the podcast to talk about Al Jarreau's mighty fine Breakin' Away album. But there were conditions. First, an impromptu 20 minute discussion about…

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Ep. #257: Walk in Wonder: 1000 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail, with Adam Segel-Moss 28:00

4d ago28:00

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On the 20th anniversary of his thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, Adam Segel-Moss left home, family, and work for a little over two months to hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.He’s home now, reflecting — as one would — on what it meant to walk and wonder through all that time and space.Adam Segel-Moss on the Pacific Crest …

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SI #30 This is Michel Teyssier | Fields of Næcluda 44:43

6d ago44:43

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Let's get to the man of the hour, Michel Teyssier of Fields of Naecluda! Today on the show, we are digging deeper into the music I love the most. Today's featured artist (and his band) is a French progressive rock band that brings some of the most incredible and delicate music I've heard in quite some time. Now, when I say delicate, I don't mean so…

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Bonus Track: Rob Baker (The Tragically Hip) 36:17

10d ago36:17

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Send us a text Rob Baker of The Tragically Hip joins Matt to discuss the 35th anniversary of the band's 1989 debut, Up to Here, which is being celebrated with a lavish box set featuring a wealth of previously unreleased content. The box set is available today digitally and will be released in a variety of physical formats on Nov. 15. You can order …

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Ep. #256: Curiosity & the Gift of Uncertainty, with Maggie Jackson 28:00

12d ago28:00

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It may be hard to think about "uncertainty" as a good things right now, but hear me out.Certain words keep coming up in this curiosity context: exploration, innovation, creativity, trust-building, learning -- and uncertainty. Not the "uncertainty" of the world today--which feels very heavy right now--but the "uncertainty" of allowing room for new t…

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SI #29 This is Michael Decker | BornBroken 1:05:51

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This band, BornBroken, is kind of everything for me. They are heavy, brutal, tight, incredibly well recorded, and everything is well written. Let's be honest... they are all the things. Today, I'm fortunate enough to have on the original of originals: The man behind the legacy of the band, Michael Decker. If you like hard hitting, straight in the m…

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Too $hort - Life is...Too $hort (1988) 1:19:31

17d ago1:19:31

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Send us a text Professor Louis Moore joins Matt and Jeff to discuss his essential new book, The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans and the Making of the Black Quarterback. Our engaging discussion with Lou took us deep into the history of Black quarterbacks and athletes in general in the NFL and he talks about the journey he took as he was…

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SI #28 This is Blake Fleming | Author | Dazzling Killmen | Mars Volta 1:13:48

20d ago1:13:48

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Blake Fleming has kind of done it all. When I sent my prescreen questions, Blake said he's an open book. Granted, most say this, but I get the sneaking suspicion that Blake is telling it 100% like it is. He's been a part of some of the biggest bands in the world including Dazzling Killmen and Mars Volta. He's worked with Sean Lennon and so many oth…

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Ep. #255: Cellists' Puzzles & Curiosity, with Leland Ko 28:00

23d ago28:00

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Leland Ko came on my radar when he was one of four gifted young cellists selected by Yo-Yo Ma to participate in a program called Music-Art-Life in 2023. It was, for me, a chance to luxuriate in curiosity. I wondered: Did their knowledge, skill, and feel for the music mean their curiosity about it was qualitatively different than my own? If so, how?…

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The 1974 Project: Robert Wyatt - Rock Bottom 58:18

25d ago58:18

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Send us a text This is almost a "lost episode" of sorts. To pull the curtain back a bit, we recorded this episode back in July and then promptly got busy with a bunch of other things. So if you hear a mention or two that sound a bit dated, there ya go. What remains is a fun discussion that we had regarding Robert Wyatt's 1974 album Rock Bottom. We …

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Ep. #254: The Art of Noticing, with Rob Walker 28:00

26d ago28:00

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Periodically I set myself a curiosity scavenger hunt theme with a fixed duration – 77 days of feet, a long hot summer of art, a month of biophilia, a week in the kitchen – and then I just keep my eyes open and my camera handy.It's a joy. The thrill of the hunt; the challenge and delight in finding something new in the very familiar; the excuse to g…

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SI #27 This is Christian Mayfield & Anson Clark | Acacia Ridge 51:30

27d ago51:30

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Acacia Ridge is a band that I've grown quite fond of over the last year, and I finally have a chance to interview someone in the band to give me the clarity I seek.... about the band's mission, purpose and future hopes. Anson and Christian are founding members... love when bands introduce classical instruments to create a new soundscape. Reminds me…

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Ep. #253: Why Curiosity Makes Us Patient, with Abby Hsiung & Alison Adcock 28:00

1M ago28:00

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I found myself thinking about the exquisite agony of a Hitchcock suspense when I came upon an article in Scientific American, "Why Curiosity Makes Us Patient."Abby Hsuing & Alison Adcock assert curiosity makes us hungry for knowledge, but not necessarily in a hurry to get it. It's a finding that runs in the face of a whole lot of curiosity theory t…

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SI #26 This is Joey Callahan | Comedian 1:10:21

1M ago1:10:21

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Joey Callahan is a working comedian and geniunely one of the funniest I've heard in a long time. I love his style and wit and his old school approach and delivery. To me, he's a Carson's comic and I hope that's okay to say. I am not a fan of comparing anyone to anything but I think it's an honorable connection to say that his styleeminds me of the …

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Cassingle: The Fast Food Edition 50:39

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Send us a text The guys end summer break with a completely random "accidental Cassingle," as Jeff tagged it. There are discussions of Funyuns (which still exist!), Taco Bell, concept albums, Jeff's new book, asbestos, kids who swear a lot, new music from Jon Anderson of Yes, the upcoming solo album from Warren Haynes and other subjects that are pro…

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Ep. #252: The Ig Nobel Prizes: A Curiosity Celebration, with Marc Abrahams 28:00

1M ago28:00

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The Ig Nobel Prizes recognize research efforts that make you laugh...and then think. They celebrate the unusual and honor the imaginative.They are, in my mind, a delightful and very deliberate celebration of curiosity.Ig Nobel Prize founder and editor of the magazine Annals of Improbable Research Marc Abrahams joins me to talk about the origins and…

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SI #25 This is Connor Blackwood | Alchemize 1:10:38

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My guest today is Connor Blackwood, the front man for Alchemize. This band does things really well and, as you know, music like this is the reason I do the show to begin with. People need to hear when bands tie genres together, because great things happen. The rest is the discovery process. That's what we're doing today. Discovering Connor and his …

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SI #24 This is Samer Nakhala & Mamdoh Tawili | Dune 59:10

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Dune. Not the movie. The band. from the other side of the world. Where music lives to inspire something new. Where sounds come out with fresh twists. I had heard the new album by Dune recently and loved the distinct and unique tones... the scales and rhythms. I sent a message to their PR company, saying 'that's the one.' For me, something stood out…

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Ep. #251: Curiosity & The Sensational Museum, with Alison Eardley 28:00

2M ago28:00

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What if museums were sticky, stinky, noisy places?What if they were sensational?Psychologist Alison Eardley is on a mission to make museums more accessible and inclusive -- physically and conceptually -- for all audiences. Her work draws on all of our senses, engaging us far more deeply with what's before us.What if museums helped us tap our collec…

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SI #23 This is Michael Bala | Necronomicon Ex Mortis 1:20:39

2M ago1:20:39

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Today, my guest is someone I admire for his talents as a musical phenom. Hailing from the Chicago area, or at least the band does, Michael Bala of Necronomicon Ex Mortis is the kind of guy I really enjoy talking to. He's a serious talent, and his voice deserves to be amplified. Here's the thing. I really believe that most public relations outlets d…

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SI #22 This is Mack Chami | God is War 45:40

2M ago45:40

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This is a very special AUDIO ONLY version of our show. This week's guest is the mindblowing artist, Mack Chami. ---- Mack Chami. If you're like me, you like most styles of music, if not all. You love when people take huge chances or live their life through their music. You love the drama and chance of it all. You love how it hits you. How music mak…

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BONUS CONTENT: Rethinking Curiosity, with Todd Kashdan 12:38

2M ago12:38

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...In today's conversation, Todd Kashdan and I touched on evolving understandings about curiosity across the life span, the challenges inherent in certain kinds of curiosity, and a more nuanced way to think about "the curiosity zone".But I couldn't fit the whole conversation in 28 short minutes, so here's a little bonus -- a peek behind the product…

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Ep. #250: Rethinking Curiosity, with Todd Kashdan, PhD 28:00

2M ago28:00

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For the 250th episode of this brave little enterprise, I invited psychologist and curiosity researcher Todd Kashdan to join me to rethink some of the old curiosity standards.The research has evolved and we're going with it.What better way to keep the curiosity alive than by questioning what we think we know?More about Todd Kashdan: https://toddkash…

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SI #21 This is Benjamin Pitts | Nightwraith 1:02:18

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My guest this week is Benjamin Pitts, vocalist and guitarist for the powerful and mesmerizing melodic death metal band, Nightwraith. The band has a new record coming out tomorrow and Ben was able to slide in to the calendar and join me today. For that, I'm super grateful. Listen to the show and learn about this fantastic, humble human, who happens …

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SI #20 This is Adam Woodford | Polar (UK) 1:48:41

2M ago1:48:41

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This is a special AUDIO only release of my conversation with Adam Woodford of Polar, the UK juggernaut known for blowing out the ears of everyone within a kilometer of their legendary shows. Adam, affectionately known as WOODY is the face and voice behind UK's Polar. All over the internet, Polar is known as an Alternative Metal band, and that's fin…

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Ep. #249: Olin College: A Curiosity Enterprise, with Gilda Barabino 28:00

2M ago28:00

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From the moment I set foot on campus, it was clear that Olin College of Engineering has a special and very intentional relationship with curiosity. Olin embodies a willingness to try something new, make mistakes, and learn from those experiences.Gilda A. Barabino, Ph.D., is president of Olin and sets that curiosity tone.More about Olin College of E…

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SI #19 This is Float Omen 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

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Float Omen. I discovered the band a few months back and immediately fell in love with one of their latest singles and never looked back. It was stuck in my head all day and remains so to this day. Earworm central. Today, I'm fortunated enough, as are you.... to meet 2 of the 6 guys. We'll meet and learn about them together... sound good? So... Ladi…

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Ep. 248: Is Earth Exceptional? with Mario Livio 28:00

2M ago28:00

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The big questions of astrophysicist Mario Livio's new book Is Earth Exceptional? The Quest for Cosmic Life are as close as we get to an ultimate curiosity -- questions about the origin of life, the universe, and where and how those two intersect.Dr. Livio worked with the Hubble Space Telescope and is a bestselling author of seven books. Together wi…

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SI #18 This is Dory-Loup Venta | Mirabelle 1:13:44

2M ago1:13:44

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Ahhh.... Dory Loup of the fantastic French punk band, Mirabelle. Oh my goodness, do I love this band.... They bring the best parts of the late 90s and early 2000s to the forefront. Their latest releases floored me, especially a song that I believe will break them fully around the world... the singular hit "All My Friends." What a bliss filled, and …

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Ep. #247: Curiosity in Combat, with Chris Kolenda 28:00

2M ago28:00

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In 2007-2008, Chris Kolenda led an 800-paratrooper task force in eastern Afghanistan. While there, he motivated a large insurgent group to switch sides, the only example of such success in the 20-year history of the war.We can learn a lot from his stories.Find Chris Kolenda here: https://chriskolenda.comTheme music by Sean Balick; “Turning to You" …

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SI #17 This is Ian Van Gemeren | Axamenta | Composer 1:19:54

3M ago1:19:54

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Axamenta. The band is back after a long winter's nap. Axamenta formed in 1993.... that's 31 years, people. I can't lie and say I've been a fan since then because I didn't know an ounce about them until recently when their PR company sent me a copy of their 23 minute EP. Insta Fan! Axamenta is a combination of the things I love most about hard rock …

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Ep. #246: Collaboration Is a Curiosity Practice, with Gregg Potter 28:00

3M ago28:00

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Once you know it, you see it everywhere. Ever since Gregg Potter put collaboration on my curiosity radar, I'm seeing it in everything.Gregg is a collaboration coach and founder and executive director of the International Institute on Collaboration. He knows a thing or two about how people work together toward shared objectives -- whether they think…

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SI #16 This is Dima Afanasyev | Sinoptik 1:10:03

3M ago1:10:03

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Dima Afanasyev of the Ukrainian superband, Sinoptik. What can I say that I haven't mentioned a million times before online in various ways? I love Dima. He's pure. He's kind. He's an amazing musician. A genius in so many ways. His music is legend in Ukraine and his stature is assured. I fell in love with his band when I heard the 2021 album, The Ca…

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Ep. #245: Curiosity Promotes Biodiversity, with Carolin Sommer-Trembo 28:00

3M ago28:00

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Curiosity, biodiversity, rewilding -- these are the exciting places Carolin Sommer-Trembo Ph.D. takes us today.Carolin is an evolutionary biologist. Her big goal is to focus attention on animal behavior as it effects evolution and biodiversity. To get there, she has studied curiosity in cichlid fish in Africa's Lake Tanganyika, combining some good …

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SI #15 This is Kwabi Amoah Forson | Humanitarian | The Peace Bus 1:47:42

3M ago1:47:42

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Kwabi Amoah-Forson. The Peace Bus. When I think about Kwabi at the Puyallup Fair about 15 months ago. He was near a food stand my kids stopped at, and we began to talk about his why.... why was he there and what was this thing called the Peace Bus. We also got into a short conversation on faith and doing the right thing for the betterment of others…

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Bonus Track: Woodstock '94 / Levon Helm 33:55

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Send us a text Our latest Bonus Track features a conversation with author and journalist John Barry, who covered Woodstock '94 as it happened. Thirty years later, he joins Matt to share some of his memories of the experience. Music fans will also be interested in the book that John wrote about Levon Helm's incredible second act with the Midnight Ra…

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Ep. #244: Curiosity, Stories & Belonging, with Kiran Singh Sirah 28:00

3M ago28:00

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I could listen to peace-builder and story-teller Kiran Singh Sirah all day.Not because he's a gifted and generous story-teller -- he most certainly is -- but because his world view is so encompassing, so uplifting, so empowering. So beautiful.Our conversation about curiosity, stories and belonging gets to the heart of who we are as humans, and what…

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SI #14 This is Alex Crescioni | Music Producer | Stygian Sound 44:42

3M ago44:42

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Alex Crescioni is my guest today. Let me tell you what little I know of him and then explain why I wanted him as a guest. Alex is someone I admire for his quiet perseverance and will. He's the kind of professional in this business that continues to make great waves, produce incredible music, represent the best aspects of our industry and well.... f…

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Ep. #243: Morbid Curiosity & Conspiracy Theories, with Joe Stubbersfield 28:00

3M ago28:00

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We all want to understand the world around us, but sometimes our curiosity can lead us down some strange paths.Dr. Joe Stubbersfield is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Winchester in the UK. He's curious about how our various stories and narratives might shape -- and are shaped by -- our curiosity.Joe has researched how morbid c…

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Jesse Colin Young - The Perfect Stranger (1982) 55:13

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Send us a text Jeff and Matt love nothing more than coming across obscure AOR gems. Jesse Colin Young's 1982 album, The Perfect Stranger, fits into that category. Featuring guest appearances by Carly Simon, Michael McDonald, Bill Payne and Fred Tackett of Little Feat and Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles, The Perfect Stranger also finds Jesse surroun…

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SI #13 This is Vikram Shankar | Silent Skies | Pain of Salvation | Lux Terminus | Redemption 1:38:29

3M ago1:38:29

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Here's one of those things that escapes all of us. Sometimes, we find out about a person way later than we feel we should have. It's odd to be so active in the business of music and discover artists that have been changing the ground under our feet yet were keenly unaware of until recently. My good friend Andreas Ballnus, of Philosophobia, hits me …

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Ep. #242: Social Enterprise: Curiosity, Innovation & Purpose, with Timothy D. Craggette 28:00

4M ago28:00

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I'm intrigued by the concept of social enterprises -- businesses with a sense of purpose larger than themselves.Timothy D. Craggette is founder and Chief Education Officer of NAASBI, The National Association for the Advancement of Small Business Innovation. He trains business owners and supports small business innovation through the association and…

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SI #12 This is James Falck | BEAR | Cobra the Impaler 2:09:38

4M ago2:09:38

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To me, the frustration of being a music fan, and specifically a metal or progressive music fan is that the vast majority of music comes from other countries and has to be sought out. Some of the biggest bands in the world are those that Americans may never know about, or very little certainly. Over the years, I've searched across the web, whether i…

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Ep. #241: Curiosity, Tiny Experiments & Liminal Space, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 28:00

4M ago28:00

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Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a Choose to Be Curious trifecta: researcher, theoretician -- and practitioner. A neuroscientist and deep thinker about the personal and social implications of our curiosity, she conducts tiny experiments to focus closely on how we use our time and energy to best effect.Anne-Laure is the founder of Ness Labs, a collective plat…

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SI #11 This is Jon Charles | Vocalist | EXOVAL 38:17

4M ago38:17

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I met Jon when I interviewed him years ago for an old band that has since gone defunct, ... it just is what it is... it happens to the best of them. You may remember when I was talking to producer Jonathan Plum back in 2016 on Rockstar Superhero Episode #5, (Alice in Chains, and Blind Melon (he did the finger snaps too!)), we talked about this very…

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SI #10 This is Clark Larew Jones | Comedian 1:13:07

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Clark Larew Jones! The man has the best last name..... but since you all know that my full name is Robert Leland Jones, it makes sense.. Son of John, which means God is gracious... I have always liked that part of my name, even if I don't use it often. You've seen Clark on Comedy Central, the Laugh Factory and well... everywhere a comedic voice mat…

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Ep. #240: A Mile in Their Shoes: A River Runs through Us 28:00

4M ago28:00

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What do people who know and appreciate a place deeply see that I might not? The Mount Vernon Trail winds its way along the river, a combination national park and major commuter artery. It's a place I find myself frequently and I wondered: what am I not seeing in this place that is so familiar?The Trail is there because the Potomac River is there, a…

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Chicago - Chicago 17 (1984) 1:13:02

4M ago1:13:02

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Send us a text Podcasting pioneer Jimmy Pardo hosts the award-winning podcast, Never Not Funny. But he also puts his name behind a lot of good things. Witness his annual Pardcast-a-Thon, which provided nine hours of laughs from Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt, Dave Holmes, Jon Cryer and numerous others -- INCLUDING DAVID FOSTER -- raising over $125 …

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Ep. #239: Identity & the Grace of Curiosity, with Annabelle Tometich 28:00

4M ago28:00

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Annabelle Tometich -- writer, editor, former food critic and now author -- joins me to explore the tricky, high-traffic intersection of identity and curiosity.Who gets to decide identity? How do we determine our own, let alone someone else's, identity? How might we allow ourselves and others a little grace to figure these things out?Find Annabelle …

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SI #9 This is Tim Tymo | TYMO 34:48

4M ago34:48

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Tim Tymo. The name brings terror to the hearts of thrash music listeners. He's a beast on guitar, a beast on stage, and a gentle lion in person. Tim hails from Alberta Canada, which explains the gentle lion part. He's also been very outspoken about his recovery over the last few years, so I feel like today I might get a little help and in turn, you…

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