# mini episode (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mini episode. Page: Feed: --- ## [Deep Dive - How to Onboard Students to Student-Led Learning](https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/deep-dive-how-to-onboard-students-to-student-led-learning/) _2026-08-18 · The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker_ Student-led learning doesn’t happen simply because we give students more control. Students need to be intentionally onboarded to the roles, routines, and skills that allow them to lead their learning successfully. In this episode of The Balance, I break down a practical process for onboarding students to student-led learning strategies, from making the purpose clear to explicitly teaching,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pxcct8vp937xsqim/TheBalance-Eps186-DD-Onboard-Student-Led.mp3) ## Pokémon GO Is Data-Mining You (with Brian Robert Jones) _2026-08-18 · My Momma Told Me_ Are shady powers behind the once-viral mobile game Pokémon GO? Langston and David are joined by guitarist and former Pokémon GO player Brian Robert Jones to discuss the possibility that the popular game was harnessed for wicked purposes. 0:00 Cold open: Steppers, criminality, racial slurs 6:48 Intro: David’s treasonous ways 10:57 Smokey Robinson trying to pronounce Chanukah 20:10 Jar Jar Binks… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSN4228647570.mp3) ## [Episode 119: The History of Duels](https://danielebolelli.substack.com/p/episode-119-the-history-of-duels) _2026-08-17 · Daniele Bolelli · Daniele’s Substack_ Since the dawn of time, human beings have killed each other in all kinds of ways for all kinds of reasons. ## [Ask Catlin – What's the Best Way to Start the School Year?](https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/ask-catlin-%e2%80%93-whats-the-best-way-to-start-the-school-year/) _2026-08-11 · The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker_ Ask Catlin is back! In this monthly Q&A series, I answer questions I've been getting from teachers through my website and social media, sharing practical, research-informed strategies you can put into practice right away. Over the last few weeks, teachers have been asking thoughtful questions about how to build meaningful relationships with students, create classrooms that foster independence, and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uv7drikkcngy3im5/TheBalance-Eps185-AC-Back-to-School-QA.mp3) ## What Does Leviathan Meat Taste Like? (with Kiry Shabazz) _2026-08-11 · My Momma Told Me_ Has the biblical serpent Leviathan risen? Langston and David are joined by comedian Kiry Shabazz to discuss the scenarios in which we can eat, or be eaten by, the mythical sea beast. Then, they answer a listener voicemail about Terrence Howard’s porn habits. 0:00 Using the car back-up camera 7:10 Rappers acting as themselves in movies 12:20 Why the American accents in ‘The Odyssey’? 18:30 Denzel… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSN5789140307.mp3) ## We Love a...No-Necked Raccoon? (with Bresha Webb) _2026-08-04 · My Momma Told Me_ What does it say about America that we're obsessed with a deformed raccoon? Langston and David are joined by the brilliant actress Bresha Webb (Run the World, Marlon) to discuss Jimothy the internet sensation as well as answer a voicemail about the lost artifacts of slavery. 0:00 Cold open: Ranch and barbecue sauce 2:27 Jimothy the raccoon 8:40 The struggles of a no-neck existence 17:38 Acting… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSN2801577148.mp3) ## [Back to School: Set Up Your Classroom for Independence, Access, and Agency](https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/back-to-school-set-up-your-classroom-for-independence-access-and-agency/) _2026-08-04 · The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker_ As you prepare for a new school year, it's easy to focus on lesson plans, supplies, and classroom décor. But before students experience your instruction, they experience the environment you've created. In this episode, I explore how thoughtful classroom design can reduce friction, support student independence, increase access, and create opportunities for learner agency from the very first day.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wfufp3hqjzbwrti7/TheBalance-Eps184-DD-Back-to-School-Success.mp3) ## [The Last Stand](https://danielebolelli.substack.com/p/the-last-stand) _2026-08-03 · Daniele Bolelli · Daniele’s Substack_ Most people can be great on their best day, when everything is going their way. ## [Episode 156 - Return of the Thief by Megan Whalen Turner](https://www.dragonbabiespodcast.com/blog/episode-156-return-of-the-thief-by-megan-whalen-turner) _2026-08-03 · Grace Harnois · Dragon Babies_ Return of the Thief closes out the Queen’s Thief series with thrills, spills (meaningful falls off of horses) and the kind of chills that only Megan Whalen Turner can pull off - and we lapped up every single sentence. Pheris, maybe the best protagonist of the series, witnesses the culmination of the Mede / Little Peninsula conflict and finds himself along the way. We discuss this entry’s Big… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/dragon_babies/static1.squarespace.com/static/57b65218ff7c50cc36782844/t/6a6d1c67efe0bc4e9b4d18df/1785535612756/dragon-babies-return-of-the-thief.mp3) ## [AI and the Future of Career Technical Education (CTE) with Dr. Cameron Sublett](https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/ai-and-the-future-of-career-technical-education-cte-with-dr-cameron-sublett/) _2026-07-28 · The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker_ AI isn't just changing the tools people use at work; it's reshaping the tasks, decisions, and skills required across nearly every industry. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Cameron Sublett, co-author of Applied Co-Intelligence: Preparing Career and Technical Education Learners for an AI-Driven Workforce , to explore what these changes mean for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and the future of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cwxkaifi2muwgr4v/TheBalance-Eps183-Dr-Cameron-Sublett.mp3) ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SrPyJlTiT8UF) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## Are we already eating PEOPLE? (with Langston and David) _2026-07-28 · My Momma Told Me_ Do cannibals live amongst us? Could we be unwittingly partaking in such a horrifying act? Langston and David explore the possibility of human meat consumption in our present and/or future. Then, they respond to an email about Big Soda potentially suppressing upstart beverage brands. 0:00 Cold open: Nicknames as an adult 11:05 Are we post-Julia Roberts as a society? 15:32 Conspiracy theory: We are… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSN9858911220.mp3) ## [Mini Episode 49: The Dark Winds of Eugenics](https://danielebolelli.substack.com/p/mini-episode-49-the-dark-winds-of) _2026-07-27 · Daniele Bolelli · Daniele’s Substack_ Throughout much of the 20th century, tens of thousands of Native American women were forcibly sterilized. ## [Episode 95: Dragonwyck - What If Rent Was the Gothic Villain?](https://badbooksbadpeople.libsyn.com/episode-95-dragonwyck-what-if-rent-was-the-gothic-villain) _2026-07-22 · Bad Books for Bad People_ Anya Seton is a grande dame of historical fiction, a reputation earned by novels like Dragonwyck , her 1944 gothic romance. Join Jack and Kate as they explore the dark corridors and even darker history of a 19th Century Hudson Valley manor home. What are some warning signs that you're in for a rough ride with a romance protagonist? How many times will our hosts mispronounce Ms. Seton's name? Does… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/badbooksbadpeople/Dragonwyck.mp3?dest-id=416306) ## [Deep Dive - Start the School Year Strong: Reflection and Goal Setting for Teachers](https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/deep-dive-start-the-school-year-strong-reflection-and-goal-setting-for-teachers/) _2026-07-21 · The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker_ A new school year offers more than a fresh classroom and a new group of students; it offers a fresh start for us as educators. In this episode, I share the reflection routines and goal-setting strategies I use to learn from the previous year before jumping into planning. We'll explore simple ways to capture what worked, identify what needs to change, organize your thinking, and set meaningful… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yf2k8edbvcv74zn2/TheBalance-Eps182-DD-Start-Strong-Before-You-Plan.mp3) ## My Momma Told Me LIVE in Los Angeles (with Deante’ Kyle & Big Ice Cup Kat, Maud Arnold) _2026-07-21 · My Momma Told Me_ Originally performed and taped at The Mint in Los Angeles, California on June 24, 2026. 0:00 Intro (Langston’s pants) 8:15 Is Adrien Broner okay? 15:45 Guests: Deante’ Kyle and Big Ice Cup Kat from the ‘Grits and Eggs Podcast’ 19:15 ‘The Blackest’ game 40:30 The ‘Quid Pro Quo Ho’ game 1:01:50 The “Lil’ Momma Love Connection’ game with Maud Arnold 1:35:55 Q&A and outro Learn more about your ad… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSN2434898454.mp3) ## [EPISODE 88: The Red Wedding](https://danielebolelli.substack.com/p/episode-88-the-red-wedding) _2026-07-19 · Daniele Bolelli · Daniele’s Substack_ “I ask you why we must tear ourselves apart for this small question of religion?” from the movie Elizabeth ## [Deep Dive - UDL and Station Rotation in Early Elementary: Strategies for Building Independence](https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/deep-dive-udl-and-station-rotation-in-early-elementary-strategies-for-building-independence/) _2026-07-14 · The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker_ Can kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students really thrive in student-centered learning environments? In this episode, I explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the Station Rotation model can help teachers proactively design learning experiences that support learner variability while building growing independence. You'll learn six practical strategies for teaching routines,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7g2fw2pizh7s4n77/TheBalance-Eps181-UDL-StationRotation-Elementary.mp3) ## Neuralink Chips with the Dip (w/ Del Amo Manny) _2026-07-14 · My Momma Told Me_ Has Elon Musk succumbed to his own creation, the Neuralink? Langston and David sit down with comedian Del Amo Manny to explore how this terrifying technology has already permeated the universe as well as answer a listener voicemail about putting purses on the floor. 0:00 Cold open: Juneteenth and oil men 14:31 Early Facebook shenanigans 25:19 Conspiracy: All of Elon Musk’s erratic behavior can be… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSN9960792897.mp3) ## [Ask Catlin - Can Students Really Handle Station Rotation?](https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/ask-catlin-can-students-really-handle-station-rotation/) _2026-07-07 · The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker_ Ask Catlin is back! In response to the thoughtful questions I've been getting through my website and on social media, I'm bringing back this monthly Q&A series to tackle real classroom challenges with practical strategies you can use right away. In this episode, I answer three of the most common questions I get about the Station Rotation Model: How do you give directions without spending valuable… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ssw8yw2i69inswrr/TheBalance-Eps180-AskCatlin-Can-Students-Handle-SR.mp3) ## Old MacSilicon Had a Data Farm (w/ Will Miles) _2026-07-07 · My Momma Told Me_ Are social media trends just a thinly veiled strategy to collect data on us? Comedian and friend of the show Will Miles joins Langston and David to discuss that possibility, as well as answer a voicemail about how antidepressants are more prevalent among white people. 0:00 Robots kicking children in China 8:45 Conspiracy: Every social media trend is a psy-op 36:00 Racial slurs and their rules… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSN4456902547.mp3) ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RPhIr5kjDvwI) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [The Last Stand and The Rockstar of American Literature](https://danielebolelli.substack.com/p/the-last-stand-and-the-rockstar-of) _2026-07-06 · Daniele Bolelli · Daniele’s Substack_ Since I have a zillion projects on the horizon, I’ve been working intensely to prepare podcast episodes well ahead of time, so that looming deadlines won’t find me unprepared. ## Fish Dreams and Nightmares (with Mandal) _2026-06-30 · My Momma Told Me_ Does having a dream about a fish presage pregnancy? If so, for whom? Langston and David sit down with hilarious friend of the show Mandal to discuss the powers that our dreams may carry. Then, they listen to a voicemail about whether dinosaurs really went extinct...or simply evolved. Finally, they explore the veracity of Steve Harvey's hair during his early career. Learn more about your ad… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSN4655559384.mp3) ## [Beyond Coverage: Designing Learning for Understanding & Transfer with Jay McTighe](https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/beyond-coverage-designing-learning-for-understanding-transfer-with-jay-mctighe/) _2026-06-30 · The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker_ In this episode, I chat with Jay McTighe about Stage 3 of Understanding by Design and what it really means to create learning experiences that move beyond content coverage toward understanding and transfer. We unpack the different types of learning goals related to acquisition, understanding, and transfer, and explore how those goals should shape both the teacher’s role and the student experience… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ut5ne9v735ywnqx9/TheBalance-Eps179-Jay-Mctighe-Part-2.mp3) ## [Mini Episode 48: Mongol](https://danielebolelli.substack.com/p/mini-episode-48-mongol) _2026-06-29 · Daniele Bolelli · Daniele’s Substack_ In today’s episode, I discuss a 2007 Academy Award-nominated historical film about the life of Genghis Khan. ## [Strengthening Tier 1 Instruction with UDL: Rethinking Whole-Group Instruction](https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/strengthening-tier-1-instruction-with-udl-rethinking-whole-group-instruction/) _2026-06-23 · The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker_ In this episode, I explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help us strengthen Tier 1 instruction and redesign whole-group lessons to work for more learners. Using a simple Hook → Chunk → Pause → Process framework, I connect UDL, MTSS, and cognitive science to share practical strategies for reducing barriers and increasing student engagement. Related Resources: \[Resource\]… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4zi995ftid8p49jp/TheBalance-Eps178-UDL-MTSS.mp3) ## [Coach Dr. Umar’s School of Black Excellence (with Langston and David)](https://omny.fm/shows/my-momma-told-me-with-langston-kerman/coach-dr-umar-s-school-of-black-excellence-with-langston-and-david) _2026-06-23 · My Momma Told Me_ Could Dr. Umar’s dream of establishing and operating an alternative school for black children actually come to life? Langston and David get together (in David's house!) to react to new video evidence — straight from the horse’s mouth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSN9229184906.mp3) ## [EPISODE 87 The ‘Death, Destruction and Damnation’ World Tour Reaches Florida](https://danielebolelli.substack.com/p/episode-87-the-death-destruction) _2026-06-22 · Daniele Bolelli · Daniele’s Substack_ Today’s story is packed with pirates, mutineers, and scores of people killing each other in the name of Jesus. ## [How to Use the Jigsaw Strategy in Your Classroom (and with Station Rotation)](https://catlinthebalance.podbean.com/e/how-to-use-the-jigsaw-strategy-in-your-classroom-and-with-station-rotation/) _2026-06-16 · The Balance, by Dr. Catlin Tucker_ In this episode, I explore the jigsaw strategy, a powerful cooperative learning structure that positions students as active participants in the learning process. I break down why the strategy is so effective for increasing engagement, deepening understanding, and helping students develop communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. You'll learn the step-by-step process for… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uekzdzbkchkk4bev/TheBalance-Eps177-Jigsaw-Strategy.mp3) ## [All R&B Singers Are Scumbags (the Last Episode...For Now.)](https://omny.fm/shows/my-momma-told-me-with-langston-kerman/all-r-b-singers-are-scumbags-the-last-episode-for-now) _2026-06-16 · My Momma Told Me_ We've got our tinfoil shower caps on, and we're answering your questions with the one and only Will Ferrell! Psyche. But it is our last episode with iHeart. Langston and David take your pre-recorded calls to answer the most important questions of the day: Does being a good R&B singer make you a scumbag? Could killing your sex drive be a good thing? It's been a fun ride. Hang around to hear what's… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BSN7898566453.mp3) ## [Episode 94: Ornamental Women - Discussing Jack Guignol's Debut Novel](https://badbooksbadpeople.libsyn.com/episode-94-ornamental-women-discussing-jack-guignols-debut-novel) _2026-06-14 · Bad Books for Bad People_ We're celebrating the release of cohost Jack Guignol's debut novel Ornamental Women with a conversation that touches on inspiration, process, and motivation. Settle in for a wide-ranging chat about the novel, a dark gothic fantasy about the intersecting lives of three strange–and sometimes magical–women who want to solve the mystery of a disappearing corpse. How do you square conflicting feedback… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/badbooksbadpeople/OrnamentalWomen.mp3?dest-id=416306) ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NiB1OZGkRBmz) _2026-06-14 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Having the Strength to Be Kind When Life Is Not](https://danielebolelli.substack.com/p/having-the-strength-to-be-kind-when) _2026-06-02 · Daniele Bolelli · Daniele’s Substack_ Here’s a chapter from a book I wrote over a decade ago. ## [Mini-Episode 47: A Dialogue with Philip Day](https://danielebolelli.substack.com/p/mini-episode-47-a-dialogue-with-philip) _2026-05-26 · Daniele Bolelli · Daniele’s Substack_ Philip Day is a British author, documentary filmmaker, Emmy and Peabody-award winner. ## [\[RERUN\] EPISODE 86: The French Wars of Religion](https://danielebolelli.substack.com/p/rerun-episode-86-the-french-wars) _2026-05-18 · Daniele Bolelli · Daniele’s Substack_ This is a story about politics, faith, paranoia, betrayal and conspiracy theories. ## [Episode 155 - The Capture by Kathryn Lasky](https://www.dragonbabiespodcast.com/blog/episode-155-the-capture-by-kathryn-lasky) _2026-05-18 · Grace · Dragon Babies_ It’s a Harnois Sibling Spectacular - we’re covering The Capture by Kathryn Lasky with none other than our brother, Patrick! Book 1 of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series is a brutal look at fascist owl overlords and the revolutionaries quietly defying them. Young Soren and Gylfie experience perils, found family and the terrors of moon blinking after being ripped away from their parents. We delight in… [Listen](http://media.blubrry.com/dragon_babies/static1.squarespace.com/static/57b65218ff7c50cc36782844/t/6a0a30ffd2a4c3632544f45a/1779052995636/dragon+babies+the+capture.mp3) ## [Episode 93: The Phantom Detective - The Vampire Murders and Tomoe Gozen](https://badbooksbadpeople.libsyn.com/episode-93-the-phantom-detective-the-vampire-murders-and-tomoe-gozen) _2026-05-10 · Bad Books for Bad People_ This month, Jack and Kate go into their stash of vintage paperbacks and engage in a little show-and-tell session. Kate brings The Phantom Detective: The Vampire Murders by Robert Wallace, a 1965 reprint of a pulp hero mystery from 1940, and Jack's choice is Tomoe Gozen by Jessica Amanda Salmonson, a psychedelic 1981 trip through a fantasy version of Japan. Who is the vampire of Vampire Mountain?… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/badbooksbadpeople/PhantomDetective-TomoeGozen.mp3?dest-id=416306) ## [Episode 154 - Year of the Griffin by Diana Wynne Jones](https://www.dragonbabiespodcast.com/blog/episode-154-year-of-the-griffin-by-diana-wynne-jones) _2026-04-20 · Grace · Dragon Babies_ Triumphant griffin scream!! We’re back with Derk’s brood 8 years after the events of Dark Lord of Derkholm , and it’s his daughter Elda’s time to shine. She’s enrolled at the Wizards’ University alongside fellow oddball first years Felim, Olga, Lukin, Ruskin and Claudia, and they’re realizing there’s not much learning to be had there. When the inept chairman Corkoran, obsessed with flying to the… [Listen](http://media.blubrry.com/dragon_babies/static1.squarespace.com/static/57b65218ff7c50cc36782844/t/69e50616f84ba430b0eb6bc2/1776617226088/dragon-babies-year-of-the-griffin.mp3) ## [Color and Craft with Artist Lisa Solomon](https://ilikeyourworkpodcast.libsyn.com/color-and-craft-with-artist-lisa-solomon) _2026-04-17 · I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists_ Lisa Solomon is a studio artist that moonlights as a college professor and illustrator/graphic designer. Profoundly interested in the idea of hybridization (sparked from her Hapa heritage), Solomon's mixed-media works and large installations revolve thematically around domesticity, craft, and personal histories. She often fuses "wrong" things together--recontextualizing their original purposes,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ilikeyourworkpodcast/ILYW_Lisa_Solomon_final_edit_with_ads.mp3?dest-id=793520) ## [Exploring Race, Class, and Social Standing though Painting with Artist Kyle Hackett](https://ilikeyourworkpodcast.libsyn.com/exploring-race-class-and-social-standing-though-painting-with-artist-kyle-hackett) _2026-04-03 · I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists_ Kyle Hackett's paintings explore race, class, and social standing through approaches to self-representation and the constructed image. Hackett (b. Still Pond, MD) earned his MFA from the LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting at Maryland Institute College of Art and his BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Delaware. He has received numerous honors and awards, including the DC Commission on the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ilikeyourworkpodcast/ILYW_KYLE_with_Ad_final.mp3?dest-id=793520) ## [Episode 153 - The Owl Service by Alan Garner](https://www.dragonbabiespodcast.com/blog/episode-153-the-owl-service-by-alan-garner) _2026-03-29 · Grace · Dragon Babies_ In lieu of a standard episode description, I will simply say: I spent the whole book expecting the “Owl Service” to be some kind of organized operation, perhaps to threaten outsiders or deliver pellets into enemies’ quarters. Only now, upon reflection, do I realize that it is a description of the set of plates. I am a fool and the owls are beyond me. They should be flowers, anyway. This book… [Listen](http://media.blubrry.com/dragon_babies/static1.squarespace.com/static/57b65218ff7c50cc36782844/t/69c8440360a3331bf5cfee6d/1774732501517/dragon-babies-the-owl-service.mp3) ## [Episode 92: A Feast of Snakes - Southern Serpentine Symbolism](https://badbooksbadpeople.libsyn.com/episode-92-a-feast-of-snakes-southern-serpentine-symbolism) _2026-03-22 · Bad Books for Bad People_ Harry Crews' Feas t of Snakes (1976) is a rough and raunchy southern gothic that opens with a lurid bang and never lets up. Jack and Kate are confronted with the seamy underbelly of Americana, from football bullies to dog fights to so, so, so very many snakes (reptilian and human). Why are debate club members the worst ever? Is the ultimate power move maintaining eye contact during scatalogical… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/badbooksbadpeople/FeastOfSnakes.mp3?dest-id=416306) ## [Building Structures and Community: Weaving, Sculpture and Painting with Artist Beck Lowry](https://ilikeyourworkpodcast.libsyn.com/building-structures-and-community-weaving-sculpture-and-painting-with-artist-beck-lowry) _2026-03-20 · I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists_ Beck Lowry (New Haven, Connecticut, 1980) is a mixed-media artist whose intricate, wall-hung abstractions explore themes of protection, labor, and lineage. Lowry's work has been exhibited at Yossi Milo and Morgan Lehman Gallery, New York, NY; Elijah Wheat Showroom, Newburgh, NY; Headstone Gallery, Kingston, NY; Fred Giampietro Gallery and Ely Center for Contemporary Art, New Haven, CT; and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ilikeyourworkpodcast/ILYW_Beck_Lowry_Final.mp3?dest-id=793520) ## [Artist Richard Raiselis: Painting the Boston Landscape](https://ilikeyourworkpodcast.libsyn.com/artist-richard-raiselis-painting-the-boston-landscape) _2026-03-06 · I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists_ Richard Raiselis is a Boston-based painter known for his perceptive urban landscapes that explore the act of seeing within everyday environments. His work frequently focuses on the city of Boston—its rooftops, streets, power lines, clouds, and architecture—often viewed from unusual vantage points such as high windows or rooftops. Through careful observation and subtle shifts in perspective,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ilikeyourworkpodcast/ILYW_Richard_Reis_Final_Episode_.mp3?dest-id=793520) ## [Episode 152 - Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney](https://www.dragonbabiespodcast.com/blog/episode-152-revenge-of-the-witch) _2026-03-06 · Grace · Dragon Babies_ Grab your blood cakes and head to Mother Malkin’s pit! We’re reading Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney. As the seventh son of a seventh son, Tom is destined to become the Spook’s apprentice (at least according to his mom). He learns to trap boggarts under steel (just don’t get your fingers stuck!!) and imprison witches in barred pits - and makes friends like Alice, a girl with suspiciously… [Listen](http://media.blubrry.com/dragon_babies/static1.squarespace.com/static/57b65218ff7c50cc36782844/t/69a9e19b4fe9a84100d0e909/1772741299807/dragon-babies-revenge-of-the-witch.mp3) ## [Live Interview with Painter Dion Johnson at Contemporary Art Matters](https://ilikeyourworkpodcast.libsyn.com/live-interview-with-painter-dion-johnson-at-contemporary-art-matters) _2026-02-20 · I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists_ Dion Johnson (b. 1975, Bellaire, OH) is based in Los Angeles, CA. Johnson received a BFA from The Ohio State University and an MFA from Claremont Graduate University. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions across the United States. His solo exhibitions include: Scott Richards Contemporary Art, San Francisco, CA; L.A. Louver, Venice, CA; Contemporary Art Matters, Columbus, OH;… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ilikeyourworkpodcast/ILYW_Dion_Johnson_Final.mp3?dest-id=793520) ## [S6: Bonus Episode - New and enhanced grants for homeowners!](https://audioboom.com/posts/8863264) _2026-02-20 · House Warming · House Warming_ SEAI has announced a package of new and enhanced grants for homeowners across the country who are looking to benefit from home energy upgrades. In this bonus episode, Kim sits down with Tom Halpin, Head of Communications at SEAI, to get all the details on what this means and how the new grants will benefit homeowners all over Ireland. You can find out all the details on the grants here [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8863264.mp3?modified=1771580416&sid=5003824&source=rss) ## [Episode 65: The Number 13](https://soundcloud.com/user-43358152/episode-65-the-number-13) _2026-02-16 · Are you afraid of ghosts?_ Episode 65: The Number 13 by Jessica Atkinson [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2267859083-user-43358152-episode-65-the-number-13.mp3) ## [Episode 91: The Ninja - Miyamoto Musashi's Penthouse Letters](https://badbooksbadpeople.libsyn.com/episode-91-the-ninja-miyamoto-musashis-penthouse-letters) _2026-02-08 · Bad Books for Bad People_ The Ninja is a 1980 novel by prolific genre author Eric Van Lustbader, which would kick off not only an eight-book epic series but play a vital role in the ninja boom of the 1980s. Jack and Kate wander into this world of martial arts mysticism, murder mystery, and erotic romance. Is it ever acceptable to slide a finger into your partner's butt on a first date? What the hell is up with the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/badbooksbadpeople/Ninja.mp3?dest-id=416306) ## [Tribeca Gallerist Jared Linge on Building High Noon Gallery](https://ilikeyourworkpodcast.libsyn.com/tribeca-gallerist-jared-linge-on-building-high-noon-gallery) _2026-02-06 · I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists_ Jared Linge received a classical education in Drawing & Painting and Art History at the Laguna College of Art and Design. After eight years of experience working in contemporary art on both coasts, he founded High Noon in New York's Lower East Side in 2017 with an interest in exhibiting under-represented artists. He has curated over 70 exhibitions throughout his career, focusing on work that is… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ilikeyourworkpodcast/ILYW_Jared_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=793520) ## [Episode 151 - Terciel and Elinor by Garth Nix](https://www.dragonbabiespodcast.com/blog/episode-151-terciel-and-elinor-by-garth-nix) _2026-01-24 · Grace Harnois · Dragon Babies_ We take our first step outside the Abhorsen trilogy to learn more about Terciel and Elinor, aka Papa and Mama Sabriel! Beautifully streamlined storytelling adds series background - the basics of Charter magic at Wyverly, historical Ancelstierre/Old Kingdom relations, an exceptional gender-swapped playwright named Charlotte Breakspear - while bringing Tercial and Elinor together and giving their… [Listen](http://media.blubrry.com/dragon_babies/static1.squarespace.com/static/57b65218ff7c50cc36782844/t/6972c8e477749d5adefaa219/1769130428526/terciel+and+elinor+-+final+-+1%3A18%3A26%2C+4.08+PM.mp3) ## [It's Never Too Late To Start with Artist Lisa Congdon](https://ilikeyourworkpodcast.libsyn.com/its-never-too-late-to-start-with-artist-lisa-congdon) _2026-01-23 · I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists_ As we begin a new year, we're revisiting one of our most encouraging conversations on I Like Your Work —my interview with artist, author, and educator Lisa Congdon . Lisa's story is a powerful reminder that there is no single timeline for becoming an artist. She didn't begin pursuing art seriously until later in life, and her career unfolded through persistence, curiosity, and a deep commitment to… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ilikeyourworkpodcast/ILYW_Lisa_Reair.mp3?dest-id=793520)