Music, Canon, Code, Podcasts
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Music, Canon, Code, Podcasts

This week, Xaq and I discuss the future of musical history, interacting with art and tech, redefining the cultural canon.

 

Xaq Rothman is a musician and web developer based in Washington, D.C. Xaq plays bass guitar in D.C. dream pop band Humble Fire, and creates websites for progressive non-profits with Rad Campaign. In his free time, Xaq enjoys biking, yoga, and arguing with Bruno.

Humble Fire recently released three singles from their upcoming album Builder, out July 28th, the most recent of which was featured on npr.org.

Pre-order Builder: http://humblefire.band
Watch the video for "Builder"
Watch the video for "Taliesin"

Catch Humble Fire live:
8/11 - Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
8/12 - Haybaby Cat Farm, Brooklyn, NY
8/14 - Mercury Lounge, Manhattan, NY

UPDATE:

In case you are interested, here are links to the sources Xaq couldn't remember during the record.

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Comedy, Connection, Compassion, Podcasts

Comedy, Connection, Compassion, Podcasts

This week, Chris and I discuss reading the room, turning challenges into opportunities, and the power of comedy.

 

Chris Ulrich is a body language expert, political consultant, and improvisational actor. He is the founder CU in the Moment, a company with a multi-disciplined approach to educating clients about body language, personal confidence, and presentation skills.
Ulrich is a media consultant who can frequently be seen on CNN, MSNBC, Headline News, Dr. Drew, ESPN, and Good Morning America where he educates viewers about non-verbal communication issues. In addition to his work at CU in the Moment, Ulrich is also a senior instructor at the Body Language Institute. Ulrich trains CEO’s, senior executives, sales people, government staffers, lobbyists, and small business entrepreneurs to use the new body language to transform their executive presence. He served  as a consultant to Edelman Public Relations as part of its creative content team, leading brainstorming sessions to encourage new ways of thinking for Edelman client accounts.
Prior to founding CU in the Moment, Ulrich worked closely with top level government officials for over 18 years. He specializes in streamlining, organizing, and prioritizing the type of information that is presented to government officials through the briefing process. He served as a Domestic Policy Advisor to Vice President Al Gore, Issue Director to Vice Presidential Candidate Joe Lieberman, Political Analyst at the Embassy of Japan, and as an effectiveness consultant for Energy Secretary Chu.
Also Ulrich regularly performs with Jive Turkey and NOX, improv comedy troupes in Washington, D.C. He was a cast member in Capital Gym, a comedy pilot that appeared on the Food Network’s Dinner Impossible with Chef Robert Irvine. Ulrich studied improvisational comedy at the Uprights Citizens Brigade and The Magnet Theater in New York, Improv Olympic and Annoyance Theater in Chicago and Los Angeles, and the Washington Improv Theater and DC Improv in Washington. He recently earned a certification in Movement Pattern Analysis at Columbia College of Chicago.


“I believe that we are more creatively empowered in our work and play when we are listening, aware, and centered in the presence of creative tension, rather than being consumed by a state of high anxiety and self doubt that leaves us fearfully disempowered. We can learn how to use these concepts and become active participants in the moment.” ~ Chris Ulrich

You can find out more about Chris’s work at: www.cuinthemoment.com

Upcoming class availability:
https://www.dcimprov.com/home/beginning-ulrich-september-11.html. (Additional classes in Long from will be added shortly)

Upcoming Events:
Devour — 48 hour film festival showing at AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, Friday July 14, 2017 showing in the 7:30 to 9:30 block ( 8633 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring MD 20910) Tickets Here

Performing Improv:
Jive Turkey: July 13th 7:30 at Source Theater 14th and T and September 7th at 9:30 at Source Theater

Nox: July 15, 22,29, August 5th at 7:30 at Source Theater

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Twitter, People, Teaching, Podcasts

Twitter, People, Teaching, Podcasts

Sebastian returns to the show to talk about social media, equal access, and and the future of education.

 

Sebastian Johnson is a Senior Associate with Freedman Consulting, LLC and a passionate believer in the role public policy can play in bettering lives. From 2014 to 2016 Mr. Johnson was the state policy fellow at the Institution on Taxation and Economic Policy. He also served as a policy analyst for Governor Martin O’Malley and a number of local officials in Maryland. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Politics.

Sebastian recently did a TED talk on The Case for Basic Income, and you can find out more about his work with Freedman Consulting here.

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Self Awareness, Super Heroes, Star Wars, Podcasts
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Self Awareness, Super Heroes, Star Wars, Podcasts

I continue my conversation with Bonny about, Darth Vader, Self Awareness, and being a Super Hero.

 

With Master’s degrees in Pastoral Counseling and Organizational Development, as well as a lifetime of experience turning what feels bad into satisfaction and success, Bonny King-Taylor has developed True Superhero Academy, A program designed to help you find your strength with humor and grit!

This fun and informative program, for both individuals and groups, will make you feel like you can leap over any obstacle and vanquish any ‘villain’ in your life!
Use new & improved Super Powers to dramatically increase happiness in your work and love life.
Put together a Super Utility Belt with positive and practical tools to deal with your ‘kryptonite’ issues.
Build a Universal Translator to improve communication in every area of your life.
Want to fly successfully through your challenges? Learn how to soar with confidence.
Replace negative self-talk with a Super Hero Motto.
Be prepared to laugh, think, stretch and have loads of fun discovering your Secret Identity!

Download the Kryptonite edition at bonnyking-taylor.com/true-superhero-academy

Check out her free future search exercise at bonnyking-taylor.com/future-search

Find out more about Bonny's work at bonnyking-taylor.com

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Hulk, Health, Happiness, Podcasts
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Hulk, Health, Happiness, Podcasts

I take a seat on the couch to talk with Bonny about, anger, Hulk, Batman's issues, and being your truest self.

 

Bonny King-Taylor literally walked her talk from LA to DC (3742 miles, in case you were wondering) and is still working to add to the sum total of human happiness with everything she does. For the last 20 years, that has included working one-on-one as an award winning life coach and counselor, and as a change agent for nearly every type of group you can imagine.
 
She is known as a compassionate and challenging wise advisor who listens deeply to make connections that are often both surprising and healing. With Master’s degrees in Pastoral Counseling and Organizational Development, as well as a lifetime of experience turning what feels bad into satisfaction and success, Bonny brings good humor and grit to her passion for real, sustainable progress.

Find out more about Bonny's work at bonnyking-taylor.com

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