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Let's Play Together! Entertain yourself while staying at home with one of Austin's regular pub quizzes, now in podcast form! Getting new guests is pretty tough right now, so make some lemonade with those lemons. Check out Austin's Facebook or Twitter pages to see how you can get in on the action, every Wednesday at 8:00pm Eastern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whether it be music, art, writing, or in this case, acting, everyone strives for that breakout moment. Serendipitously, Austin met with English actor Chris Webster right after he might have experienced that critical moment. What followed was a conversation on fame, chasing the ephemeral, giving up, moving forward, and the ins-and-outs of the LA acting industry. Mr Webster's alluring accent doesn't hurt, either. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
On January 2nd, 2020, ABC News' 20/20 is running a retrospective documentary entitled "What Is Jeopardy?" In anticipation of it, take a listen to both parts of my interview with Alex Trebek, combined! Perfect chance to show someone new your love of J! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Millions of Americans have food allergies. It affects our livelihoods, our communities, even our very economy. Luckily, we have advocates for allergy awareness like Erin Malawer, founder of AllergyStrong, an allergy education organization. As a parent of an allergic child, Erin works to help those afflicted, their families, and the community as a whole. Despite the sort of dark subject matter, this episode actually is pretty fun! Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Poetry is hard. There. We said it. Chris Vitiello is here to dispel that myth. Chris dresses up in a fox costume and creates impromptu poems to show everyone that poetry is fun, and dare we say it, even cool. Listen as Austin and Poetry Fox talk about making the inaccessible accessible and stay tuned until the end where the Poetry Fox proves his mettle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Henry Tran of Inova Fairfax in Virginia is a cardiologist and all around joy to be around. In this episode, Dr Tran illuminates Austin on easy heart healthy lifestyle changes and dispels some myths about the heart and heart medicine. Catch the beat! That's awful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's news climate is... well, complicated. Luckily, Adam Kushner (editor, Outlook; Washington Post) talks us through how journalists create or are assigned stories, how facts are checked, how retractions are made, and generally how our news is reported. No news is good news but good news is better news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On November 20th, 2019, the City of Los Angeles will celebrate Corita Day in honor of the most acclaimed artist you've never heard of: Sister Mary Corita / Corita Kent. Corita spent the first part of her life at LA's Immaculate Heart Community, educating students and celebrities alike with spectacular silkscreen and pop art. Eames and Hitchcock and Fuller and Cage were all her contemporaries and she designed one of the top selling US Postage Stamps of all time, yet for some reason, she's not as ...
As wildfires rip through California, energy expert Kevin DeRoberts talks with Austin about the most complex machine ever invented by mankind: our energy grid. Clean, renewable, and fossil energies are traded on markets, moved between countries, and affect our daily lives either by powering our modern culture or creating far-reaching detrimental effects. This interview is electric. Boogie-Oogie-Oogie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In Part II of Who is Alex Trebek?, Alex and Austin discuss the Bronte Sisters, the English Countryside, some worthy charities, and Austin messes both literature and geopolitical history. Subscribe to this podcast, and if you feel like supporting it, patreon.com/austinrogers for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Part I of a Two-Part series, Austin and Alex Trebek sit down in his home office and discuss house flipping, do-it-yourself repairs, a variety of automobiles, and how to pick the right tool. Also, stay tuned until the end for a new segment, A Little to Learn with Austin Rogers. Listen for the cameo by an NBA great, as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Next week, Thursday, October 17th, 2019, part 1 of Austin's two-part interview with Alex Trebek will air. Listen here for a teaser and don't forget to share with friends and family. It's going to be Alex like you've never heard him before! Subscribe and share, because sharing is caring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reid Stowe is a mariner and an artist who spent a record 1,000 days at sea without touching land, and without ship-to-ship resupply. During that voyage, he created masterful art. Austin and Reid first discuss the difficulty of his voyage, then in front of his art at New York's Paul Calendrillo gallery, they discuss the art itself. Reid Stowe's exhibition runs until 10/31/19 at Paul Calendrillo Gallery on West 28th Street. (NOTE: Pardon the audio quality of some portions of this interview. The ga...
THE LAST EPISODE OF SEASON 1! Look forward to a very special teaser-trailer next week, but in the meantime, enjoy this episode with Barb Fisher, a mathematics professor-turned-butcher. Barb approaches the art of dismantling an animal from a mathematician's perspective. Based in Beacon, NY, Barb's Butchery is well worth the visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author Scott H. Young discusses his new book, Ultralearning, and how we can all harness modern techniques for learning, studying, and mental training. A must listen for any fan of learning or aspiring game show sensation. Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott H. Young is in stores now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Just in time for the US Open, Shiv Paul (vice chair, USTA Diversity and Inclusion Committee; communications director, Gay Games) discusses with Austin tennis' role in gay and civil rights and how sports can bring a community together and highlight the diversity amongst athletes - and us all. It's an illuminating look in the role sport plays in how we see ourselves and how others see us. Be sure to watch Shiv's film, Queens at Court: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMevX4lsT8c Hosted on Acast. Se...
For Austin, Texas, Alan Graham is a revolutionary. Inspired by his personal relationship with God, Alan founded Mobile Loaves and Fishes, an outreach program that transformed from assisting the homeless to a full-time living community. Alan's transformation of hundreds of lives will motivate and inspire you. Check out Alan's podcast, Gospel con Carne, and order his book: Welcome Homeless: One Man’s Journey of Discovering the Meaning of Home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Lucas McCann, lecturer at Stanford University, talks about design, design philosophy, design strategy, and the machines, gadgets, and everyday items that surround us. It's manufactastic! That was terrible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Contemporary art superstar Ron English joins Austin to discuss pop art, consumerism, the politics of art, and many other subjects in a free-ranging, wide-ranging, just ranging in general conversation. Sit in as one of the biggest stars in the modern art world talks shop. Be sure to check out @ronenglishart on Instagram to get an idea of his breadth of catalogue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In celebration of Battery Dance's 38th Annual Dance Festival (August 11th to 16th), Austin talks with president, artistic director, founder, and choreographer of Battery Dance, a lower Manhattan Institution. They discuss community, dance, movement, music, and being a TriBeCa cultural pioneer. If you're in NYC, please be sure to check out the Batter Dance Festival, New York's longest running dance festival. https://batterydance.org/battery-dance-festival/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Kara Inez is an up-and-coming Malaysian contemporary artist. Her work is grotesque, thought-provoking, and uniquely explores sexuality, the female body, and mental health with unusual materials like human hair and lifelike silicon. Luckily, she's also very funny and a great conversationalist. Enjoy this one as much as Austin did. Go to www.karainez.com to experience her artwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Entrepreneur Sean Kilachand had an idea: start an ESL technology startup in one of the largest markets in the world - Brazil. As CEO & Founder of EduSynch, Sean illuminates Austin on the challenges and opportunities of being an American entrepreneur in a foreign market. Useful info for anyone in any career path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jamie Watts is an utter inspiration. Despite cerebral palsy that impairs the motor functions of her legs, Jamie RUNS MARATHONS. What began as a challenge to herself became an inspiration to others. Join Austin as he and Jamie and her friend and running teammate Katie discuss the challenges and triumphs of Jamie's storied running career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Singapore, Austin discusses the sweet science of boxing with Russell Harrison, owner of Spartans, an all-inclusive boxing gym. They talk about fitness, the mechanics of boxing, and its role in fostering discipline, self-control, and personal growth. It's a knock-out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the exclusive Park Avenue headquarters of The Explorers Club, Austin speaks with Club President Richard Wiese and one of his youngest members, Explorer Aleksandr Rikhterman on what makes the Club so special, what it means to be an explorer, and what else is out there to see in the world. It's all very final frontiery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just in time for the Women's World Cup Final (USA! USA! USA!), The Crap Football Pundit - aka Laurent Courtines - tells us how to follow the Premier League in the US, what international football means to us, how to get into watching The Beautiful Game, and the future of the sport. GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheng Wang is a block chain, BitCoin, and technology expert. He and Austin talk about borderless countries, privacy issues, and carrying your currency on your person. Never knew how block chain worked? Well you will now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Alok Patel is a little bit of everything: pediatrician, CNN personality, public health crusader, charismatic bon vivant, and scientist on a mission, to name a few. In this episode, Dr Patel dispels for us five medical myths that, despite overwhelming scientific proof to the contrary, silly people still believe. Not only is this illuminating, and often terrifying, it's ultimately uplifting. And sometimes, it's downright hysterical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jacqueline Trumbull is a scientist - a clinical psychologist to be, to be exact - who happened to go on to infamy on The Bachelor. Hear the behind the scenes from one of the few people in Bachelor history to say, "you know what, I'm gonna go!" Reality junkies rejoice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Holzhauer's reign may have ended, but the Holzhauer Era of Jeopardy! has just begin. Jeopardy! Champions Keith Williams of The Final Wager and Monica Thieu of really really smart talk to Austin on what made Mr Holzhauer so special and how his transformation of the game will resonate for years to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
