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A project to uncover art practices within the creative industries, by people that create for money and make art for themselves. Questions, musings, conversations and observations on what we do artistically, creatively, to complement or counteract our paid work. Fascinated by our urge to create Mel Fong talks to artists, filmmakers, musicians and creatives of all types about their (personal) practices. Mel Fong has worked in the advertising industry for two decades-ish representing film directors, artists and production companies. To find more information about the project plus supporting ...

Walden is the classic account of two years spent by Henry David Thoreau living at Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts. The story is detailed in its accounts of Thoreau's day-to-day activities, observations, and undertakings to survive out in the wilderness for two years. Thoreau's journal is an exquisite account of a man seeking a more simple life by living in harmony with nature.

Welcome to Rockabyes — where every legend hides a secret, and every triumph comes with a cost. From the musicians who redefined sound to the executives who built empires, we crack open the memoirs, tell-alls, and behind-the-scenes stories behind the music that shaped the soundtrack of our lives. The rock stars, the producers, the visionaries — and the ones history tried to forget. We peel back the glamour and the PR spin to reveal the heartbreak, the hustle, and the truth behind the music. Because behind every hit… there’s a lullaby — and a reckoning. Dare to listen?

Hosted by two experienced herbal educators and storytellers — Christine Alstat, owner of Eclectic Herb, and Mel Mutterspaugh, founder of The Herbalist’s Path and Lead Herbal Educator at Eclectic Herb, this show explores the herbs we love, how they work, and the deeper connection between people and plants.Each episode features monthly herb spotlights, zodiac-themed herbal insights, seasonal wellness support, wildcrafting stories from the Pacific Northwest, and conversations shaped by decades of experience in the herbal world.Rooted in Eclectic Herb’s 40-year legacy and grounded in the ...

A pathbreaking neuroscientist reveals how our social instincts turn Me into Us, but turn Us against Them - and what we can do about it. The great dilemma of our shrinking world is simple: never before have those we disagree with been so present in our lives. The more globalization dissolves national borders, the more clearly we see that human beings are deeply divided on moral lines - about everything from tax codes to sexual practices to energy consumption - and that, when we really disagree, our emotions turn positively tribal.

In A Splendid Exchange, William J. Bernstein tells the extraordinary story of global commerce from its prehistoric origins to the myriad controversies surrounding it today. He transports listeners from ancient sailing ships that brought the silk trade from China to Rome in the second century to the rise and fall of the Portuguese monopoly in spices in the 16th.

Throughout history, thinkers from mathematicians to theologians have pondered the mysterious relationship between numbers and the nature of reality. In this fascinating book, Mario Livio tells the tale of a number at the heart of that mystery: phi, or 1.6180339887.... This curious mathematical relationship, widely known as "The Golden Ratio", was discovered by Euclid more than 2,000 years ago. Since then it has shown a propensity to appear in the most astonishing variety of places.

The Confessions of St. Augustine is one of the most moving diaries ever recorded of a man's journey to the fountain of God's grace. Writing as a sinner, not a saint, Augustine shares his innermost thoughts and conversion experiences, and wrestles with the spiritual questions that have stirred the hearts of the thoughtful since time began.

"Dive into the captivating life story of Mel Robbins, renowned author, speaker, and life coach, in the Mel Robbins Audio Biography podcast. Explore the inspiring journey that led her to become a transformative voice, empowering people worldwide to overcome their fears and unlock their full potential. Narrated with meticulous detail and emotional depth, this podcast offers a unique opportunity to gain an intimate understanding of the experiences, challenges, and pivotal moments that have shaped Mel Robbins' remarkable career and personal growth. Whether you're a fan or simply seeking an ...

A collection of audio episodes where Dr. Mel Brown (Mom) tells Taft weird, true stories about things that don't make it into textbooks. Each episode picks a theme—strange jobs, wars over stupid reasons, animals that broke science—and unpacks 4-5 stories that sound fake but aren't.Started because of that two-hour car ride back from Logan where we went from discriminant AI to Michelin stars to the Korean War with no map between them. This is that conversation, extended. Some episodes will drop daily. Some weekly. Some whenever there's a good theme worth chasing.No fluff. No listicles. Just: ...

Mel Loves Travels est un podcast de voyage. Destinations du monde, proches ou lointaines, avec des escapades en Belgique et balades à Bruxelles, Mélissa Monaco vous emmène avec elle, à la rencontre d'un lieu et des personnes qui y vivent. Ambiance, récits, interviews... pas de format défini pour les épisodes, juste une image sonore d'un endroit comme l'auteure l'a vécu. Envie de plus ? Vous pouvez retrouver les récits de voyage sur le blog "Mel Loves Travels (https://mellovestravels.com)". Tous droits réservés - Diffusion et reproduction interdite sans demande à l'auteure. ...

Modern Man is a penetrating psychological portrait of a true genius and constant self-inventor, as well as a sweeping tale filled with exotic locales, sex and celebrity (he was a lover of Josephine Baker), and high-stakes projects. In Flint's telling, Corbusier isn't just the grandfather of modern architecture but a man who sought to remake the world according to his vision, dispelling the Victorian style and replacing it with something never seen before.

The Art of War dates back to the fifth century BC, and is an ancient Chinese military handbook. Attributed to the intelligent military strategist Sun Tzu, the title of the work is Master Sun's Rules of Warfare when literally translated from Chinese. The book contains 13 chapters, each of which are dedicated to a single aspect of warfare strategy. Emperor Shenzong of Song deemed it the most important of China's Seven Military Classics in 1080 and it is still one of the most influential strategy texts in East Asia.

Although Mel Blanc "did countless character impersonations on other radio programs, as well as being the voice of many cartoon characters," he used his natural voice in this program and played himself – except that instead of being an entertainer, the Mel Blanc character in the show was "the bumbling owner of a fix-it shop that was never able to fix anything." The show's one regular outlet for another Blanc voice was the character Zookie, a stuttering helper. One website noted, however, "Many episodes required Mel to impersonate an exotic foreigner or other stranger in town, ostensibly for ...

This podcast is about Kannada Book Summaries, Stories, Poem, Chit Chats, etc."When we find the courage to use our voice, it has the power to positively inspire or change the lives of others”

There’s the official story. And then there’s the truth. The In Between is an investigative narrative podcast that digs into cases where the facts got buried, distorted, or deliberately ignored. Hosted by journalist and screenwriter Mel Barrett, each season unpacks one story that was never fully told, blending deep reporting, legal analysis, and raw personal narrative. Mel doesn’t just rehash headlines—she goes digging. She’s spent over a decade uncovering new evidence in the Pamela Smart case, work that helped form the basis of a new habeas petition. In Season One, she revisits the...

In this podcast you will hear my journey of waking up to the world we live in and the lies we thought were truth….. until the evidence says otherwise. I hope to “wake” some of you up! But most importantly I hope this podcast makes you want to read the Bible. I’m back, after being censored in 2021… I tried to start again but didn’t have it in me. I used the time off to pray about if I should do another podcast and now is the time. Here I am with a new podcast! I’m calling it “Waking UP with MEL” Thanks for listening and most importantly know Jesus loves you so much!

From the children's radio station Fun Kids: Follow Mel and Warp's time-travel adventures.

Started from Tiktok, to a discord, to a facebook group and now a podcast?! That's right. Join us as Mel chats with everyday people fighting chronic illnesses, disorders and everyday life. Your story deserves to be heard, let's raise awareness, let's let others know they aren't alone and above all, let's change the world by spreading love & positivity. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melissa-doubrava/support

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