Tim Maia was a colossus of Brazilian music, their equivalent to Prince or James Brown, until he became embroiled in a bizarre new-age cult. Author Allen Thayer explores with Austin the origins and legacy of Brazilian music and the truly strange case of Tim Maia and the Racional Vols. 1 & 2 Albums. "Tim Maia Racional Vols. 1 & 2" by Allen Thayer (Bloomsbury Academic) is available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 30, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf, DVM, PhD, Dipl, ACZM of NC State University is absolutely fascinating, with veterinary exploits ranging from annoying Chinese deer, to large African charismatic megafauna, to wolves and coyotes in our backyards. Austin and Dr K-S discuss zoological veterinary medicine and subjects close to his heart: pets and wildlife rehabilitation. WOOF! Or, more likely, HOWL! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Skip Barber is a racing driver, racing instructor, racetrack owner, driving school founder, and all-around cool guy. Listen as Austin and he discuss a wide variety of automotive and rural Connecticut issues from Lime Rock Park, an amazing racetrack. THEN, Skip's chief driving instructor, Simon Kirkby, takes Austin around Lime Rock's circuit in a 455 bhp 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS. It's fast but very un-furious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 16, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 35
@RealDonaldTrump is arguably the most powerful and influential Twitter account, ever. Meet the man who put it on the map: Peter Costanzo. As a marketing director for a publisher, Peter convinced then reality TV host Donald Trump to join Twitter and, uh, look how that turned out. It's a pretty valuable insight into the social media landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Superintendent Steve Mietz is in charge of the entire Redwood National and State Parks system, a jewel of the National Parks Service. He lets us in on the unique career path to rise though the NPS and the challenges of running an entity that crosses Federal, State, and Local jurisdictions. It's naturaltastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 02, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Tony Wei went to film school. That didn't quite work out as planned so he translated his film background into renovating homes into bespoke, one-of-a-kind cinematic experiences, wherein each room tells a story. Then he sells those homes for a tidy profit! Tony's tale proves that anyone can find an unforeseen passion and turn it into a lucrative career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 33
No. Seriously. What IS translational neuroscience? Dr Leighton Hinkley, PhD at the University of California, San Francisco talks with Austin about the last "black box" of the medical sciences - the brain. Dr Hinley's brand of neuroscience is a fascinating blend of artistry and hard science. It's really illuminating. And of course - brrrrraaaaaiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnssssss... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 32
LIVE FROM THE 7 TRAIN! Massively popular Instagram account Subway Creatures documents the characters, weirdos, and bizarre happenings throughout subways across the globe. Founder Rick McGuire tells Austin how to get Insta celebrity up and running, some of his favorite moments, and the logistics of being an Instagram star. And it's all taped on the actual 7 Train! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 31
OK. Ordinarily this show is sort of light. Not today. Dr Mackenzie Lambine is a forensic psychologist who deals with sex offenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 04, 2019•59 min•Season 1Ep. 37
As an April Fools episode, Austin and Dr. Emil Schoepenhauer (played by comedian Jessie Martin) talk about the revolutionary work done by the Chernenko Institute and its mandate to create neural links, VR, and dating apps. This is a gamechanger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 01, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Natural Gourmet Institute's Jonathan Cetnarski and Austin discuss how to eat healthy on a budget, ethical treatment of food and food workers, and how to have fun with creative eating. It's a tasty dish. (Note: At time of taping, Mr. Cetnarski was CEO of NGI. While no longer in that role, he still serves on its board and is a contributing author to "The Complete Vegan Cookbook") Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Typically on this program we try to focus on a career or subject matter. Not so on this one because Jean Driscoll defies definition. Jean is a multiple Boston Marathon winner and Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist in the wheelchair division and the Executive Director of Development of the NC State College of Design. In conjunction with NC State's Day of Giving (27 March 2019) Austin and Jean talk about competition, development, fundraising, and how design impacts our day to day lives. https://dayofg...
Mar 21, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Drew de Carvalho, the Voice of Australia in America - and our announcer! - dissects the voice over industry, and gives excellent insight on how you too can get a voice over career. Austin and Drewza talk accents, annunciation, Australia, and other alliterative things. Perhaps even some shrimps were on barbies. You'll see. G'day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Just in time for Mardi Gras, New Orleans raconteur "Toto" Robinson spins tall tales with a dash of actual history and some interspersed facts about his hometown, New Orleans. All of this, and more, clearly over several drinks, supported by amazing music, provides a rollicking good time. Just make sure you make it to the parade! You won't be disappointed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 05, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Japanese carpentry is an incredibly intricate discipline, eschewing nails, glues, epoxies, and screws for finely honed joinery and Alvan Koh is one of the few non-Japanese artisans fluent in its language. There's some really fascinating stuff held within this episode. An eye-opener for any handy hobbyist or pro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Tobin Ellis is a little bit of magic. Hey, it's even in the name of his company Bar Magic. Austin and Tobin discuss the philosophy of bartending, ergonomics, famous cocktails, and some of the best bars in the USA. It's intoxicating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 24
Just in time for Valentine's Day, writer, director, and producer Christopher Landon's Happy Death Day 2U premieres on February 13th. In anticipation of its release, he discusses the horror genre, tricks and trades of the film director, and his inspirations. It's really fun and slashery and gory and stuff. See Happy Death Day 2U in theaters February 13th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 21
When Foodies see a lack of offerings in the tourism market, they say "why doesn't what we want exist right now?" Judi and Karen, the Kilachand and Karp respectively of bespoke culinary tourism company Kilachand+Karp take their entrepreneurial spirit on the road, crafting food-centric tours of a challenging food landscape: INDIA! This is a tasty story of can-do attitude and you're gonna want to a couple more katoris of daal on this thali. I think we got that right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Feb 07, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The YMCA is more than just a gym. Kyle Carroll, Director of Annual Giving at YMCA of Austin, TX, tells us about how this remarkable organization builds community and provides a space for people to connect, grow, and thrive. I get a little bit worked up on this one. It's inspiring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 17
You like Ducati Motorcycles? What about dealing fine art? Want a Ferrari? You into, uh, reptiles? Well then you've got to meet "The Lizard King" Arun Sharma. Sharma, General Manager of Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo, Portland, Oregon's sole Ferrari dealership, tells us about Ferraris, how to find your place in a group, and turning your passion into a career. Holy &*%$ it's fascinating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Narash - yes, just Narash - of TRYBE, a Singaporean youth assistance program, has for years been embedding himself in youth gangs, diffusing violence, and moving children from a life of crime to high school graduation. In the course of his fieldwork, he's garnered an enviable moniker: The Batman of Singapore. Listen to find out why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Tim Hanold, CEO of Care Advantage talks to Austin about caring for our elderly families and selves, the economics of aging, and the growth opportunities in this burgeoning economic sector. It's pretty important stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Formula One or F1 is the world's most watched sporting season, yet to most Americans, it's an unknown. Racing Expert and F1 SuperFan Marc Bakker tells us how it's more accessible than we thought and illuminates us with tips and tricks on getting into this fascinating sport. Vroom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 03, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Kate McCulley, aka Adventurous Kate, has been traveling solo for the past decade and making a living from it. Her blog Adventurous Kate has hundreds of thousands of followers and was named one of Forbes Magazine's top travel influencer sites. Let's hear from her on the tips and tricks to travel safely and happily and break down some misconceptions about certain parts of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Happy Bandit Casting's Liz Harris discusses the tricks and trades for getting on your favorite gameshow. She should know; it's her job! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2018•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 12
Acclaimed fashion designer Michael Bastian invites us into his West Village home as we discuss menswear, sartorial choices, and how to get ahead in the fashion industry. It's tres chic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2018•51 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Curator, documentary filmmaker, journalist, and environmentalist Leah Thompson talks with Austin about the changes undergoing rural China and her fascinating film on an artist's quest to bring global art to his small village in the remote Anhui province. It's a surprisingly relatable story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 05, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Graffiti-come-street artist Didier "JABA" Mathieu discusses the differences between graffiti bombing and organized street art, what's the deal with Banksy, and how street culture's gone global. To quote the 1980s, it's ill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9
NYU Professor and author of "Food, Animals, and the Environment: An Ethical Approach" Christopher Schlottmann chats with Austin on the ethics of food production, carbon footprints, what to eat, and how you can change the world. It's pretty deep. But also fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Jazz saxophonist and teacher Tim Armacost discusses the grammar of jazz and a bunch of Ornette Coleman. It's pretty tight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 8
