Concert pianist, teacher, and promoter of all things cultural, Erato Alakiozidou shares her love for music, her students and her international family of friends. Born in, and a current resident of, Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη), Greece, Erato’s lifelong commitment to fostering the arts spans over three decades and continues to inspire a new generation of musicians. Erato Alakiozidou: https://www.eratoalakiozidou.com Duration - 28:25 Photo Credit: Podcast image - Photo by Leuteris Tectonididis - htt...
Jan 16, 2022•28 min
Although 2021 left us with a plethora of things we’d like to forget, it also gave us plenty of fodder for conversation that resulted in many of the 26 episodes produced this year. From adding a new podcast series - Planetary Postcards - to exploring several new books, to deep-diving into issues central to understanding the pandemic world, The Sill continues to shed light on the human experience. Duration - 32:23
Jan 02, 2022•32 min
Assessing where we are now, globally, relative to the pandemic, goes beyond the evolution of the Covid virus. We are now seeing pandemics of individual and social dis-ease, from increasing tribalism to intimations of potential violence to fear-based compliance. Where are we headed? Duration - 38:59 Confusion Sample: Possible confusion related messages - https://youtu.be/cd4Q3Tw1Pmc
Dec 19, 2021•39 min
Over the last two years living with Covid has profoundly impacted our perception of time. The uncertainties that have enveloped us during this period has served to disconnect us from the flow of time, and our psychological experience of time. Is the 'forever moment' attainable? Duration - 33:30 Credits: From William Shatner’s 2002 album 'Has Been'
Dec 05, 2021•34 min
Where are we headed? What will the world, post Covid, look like? From the obvious economic, social, and political changes to the deepening of personal and spiritual awareness, the future though for the most part unknown, is ours to create. Explicit Content (two words in the entire podcast) Duration - 42:06 Credits: Jordan Peterson’s Warning To The World
Nov 21, 2021•42 min
Just when you think there’s nothing more to know or learn about The Beatles, a Canadian born writer, whose life-long passion with the band and their music ventures to explore it from his own national connection. The result is a story about the fab four, profound in its purely Canadian perspective. John Arnone: https://www.beatlesandcanada.com Duration - 40:47 Credits: John Lennon & The Beatles interview segments Posted: November 7, 2021
Nov 07, 2021•41 min
Journey to Berlin through the eyes of an AI developer and psychotherapist. Berlin resident Ansgar Bittermann shares his thoughts and feelings about this highly cosmopolitan city steeped in history and culture that spans millennia. Ansgar Bittermann: https://pocketguide.ai Duration - 35:42 Credits: John F. Kennedy's Speech at the Berlin Wall
Oct 24, 2021•36 min
Perhaps even more important than the physical challenge of Covid-19 is the impact brought on by the increasing divisiveness evident in communities, small and large. Do we have enough energy and goodwill left to avoid the potential for a social Chernobyl? Duration - 38:25 Credits: Harry Posner - ‘Prayer For Healing’ Brown eyes and blue eyes Racism experiment Children Session - Jane Elliott https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGvoXeXCoUY Jane Elliott on her "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise" and Fighting...
Oct 10, 2021•38 min
Where do my individual rights end, and your public rights begin? The crux of this moral and societal dilemma revolves around agreeing on a satisfactory answer to this question, which may affect the way we understand ‘the common good’ for the foreseeable future. Duration - 41:40
Sep 26, 2021•42 min
Reaching escape velocity, or breaking out of self, requires intention, energy and direction. There are a multitude of options that may help get us there, as many options as there are individuals. Executing the breakout may be difficult, though potentially life-saving. Duration - 29:54 Music Credit: Playing in the background is ‘The Animals - We Gotta Get out of This Place’
Sep 12, 2021•30 min
Our quest for joy has taken on a whole different dimension during this time of Covid. A conversation exploring the many possible roads leading to euphoric epiphanies, which will hopefully help to rejuvenate our depleted spirits. Duration - 32:34 Music Credit: Playing in the background is ‘Three Dog Night - Joy To The World’
Aug 29, 2021•33 min
Co-host Harry Posner shares his motivation and experience from a recent World Freedom rally and march held in Toronto on July 24, 2021. Challenged by co-host Peter Noce to elaborate, the conversation spirals outward to include the many varied layers embedded in, and as a result of, the Covid crisis. Explicit Content (only one word in the entire podcast) Duration - 36:09
Aug 15, 2021•36 min
In this episode the hosts shine a light on the tiny Kingdom of Eswatini (the former Swaziland) in Southern Africa. Artist, musician, activist, Bongiwe Dlamini shares her views, both personal and political, on the challenges of growing up and living in one of the few remaining absolute monarchies on the African continent. Duration - 43:37 Music Credit: Bongiwe Dlamini - ’Strange Ways’ Photo Credit: Qibho Intalektual
Aug 01, 2021•44 min
TSP155 - PH Factor: Walls of Bias - Blinding Truth We are all biased in one way or another. The question is, are we aware of how biased we are and do we need to do anything about it? This conversation is an attempt to explore and dismantle the walls of bias in pursuit of a better solution. Duration - 31:21
Jul 18, 2021•31 min
July 10, 2017, marks the beginning of The Sill’s 5th year. With 154 episodes in the can, the audio journey continues to surprise and captivate the imagination, through the art of conversation. The hosts reminisce about favourite episodes and the story’s behind them, as well as share their personal trajectories over the past 4 years. All Podcast Categories: https://thesillpodcast.com/podcasts_categories Duration - 45:50
Jul 04, 2021•46 min
Pietro Noce, first cousin of co-host Peter Noce is the proprietor B & B "La Meridiana" - Bed & Bike in Celico, Calabria. In this first foray into globetrotting, The Sill connects us to the cultural life and realities of living in and running a business in a small southern Italian town. B & B " La Meridiana" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bedandbikeinsila Duration - 49:28
Jun 20, 2021•49 min
Kimberly Van Ryn, founder of Branching Out Support Services in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, shares her lifelong passion for helping those less fortunate. Utilizing life lessons from overcoming her own addictions, she brings a unique enthusiasm and humility to the task of supporting the neuro-diverse in the community, emphasizing at the same time the importance of “breathing into the heart”. Kimberly Van Ryn: https://www.branchingoutsupportservices.ca Duration - 37:55...
Jun 06, 2021•38 min
Are we experiencing a fundamental failure in leadership during this time of Covid? Just as leaders have been judging their populations willingness to comply, we the people have been assessing their level of competence and integrity. Realizing that leaders have been, and are still facing into what is a no-win situation, it’s important to acknowledge the complexities and the profound challenges facing decision makers at every level of society. Duration - 36:40 Credit: Diana Ross - The Boss...
May 23, 2021•37 min
In part 3 of a 3 part interview, Andrew Welch joins us in our studio, to talk about the shape of things to come. 'A New Dawning' would include radical notions such as alternative currencies (demurrage), new approaches to the electoral process and reexamining the whole idea of ownership. Andrew Welch: http://www.thevaluecrisis.com Related Links: TSP001 – Techno Zeitgeist: Inside the machine. TSP002 – The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruining our world. TSP046 – Money, T...
May 09, 2021•44 min
In part 2 of a 3 part interview, Andrew returns to uncover the true meaning of a ‘Gift Economy’ and its practical applications to our society. Surprisingly, a society based on a qualitative gift economy, may be the critical next step in our evolution. Andrew Welch: http://www.thevaluecrisis.com Related Links: TSP001 – Techno Zeitgeist: Inside the machine. TSP002 – The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruining our world. TSP046 – Money, The Root of All Evil?: Is currency th...
Apr 25, 2021•42 min
In part 1 of a 3 part interview, we revisit Andrew’s his first book, The Value Crisis, and explore the soon to be published sequel - Our Second Chance, focusing on universal basic income (UBI), as one example how of a shift in our value system can produce a profound change in the way our society operates. Andrew Welch: http://www.thevaluecrisis.com Related Links: TSP001 – Techno Zeitgeist: Inside the machine. TSP002 – The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruining our world...
Apr 11, 2021•52 min
Storyteller and experiential marketing maven Johanna Nuding, enlightens us about the cannabis lifestyle and wellness. Her edutainment ‘potcast’, Casually Baked, explores the medicinal and responsible sides of cannabis and its enhancement of everyday experiences. Her commitment to educating the public is inspiring. Johanna Nuding - https://www.casuallybaked.com & https://mjskinrelief.com ... Additional Recommended Episode: https://casuallybaked.com/blog/potcast-205-surviving-the-american-heal...
Mar 28, 2021•54 min
From the great religions to modern psychology, the journey towards self awareness and self improvement has been an integral part of human evolution. This has all been accentuated and accelerated by the strains and stresses produced by the Covid pandemic, personally and societally. Ultimately, the greater good requires both the realization and actualization of the self. Duration - 29:56
Mar 14, 2021•30 min
Our approach to dealing with the complexities of the modern world is profoundly affected by our decision to take a conclusionary or inclusionary attitude. From our dealings with Covid to child rearing to friendships and spousal relationships, the choice between inclusion and conclusion can make a ‘world’ of difference and a different world. Duration - 31:55
Feb 28, 2021•32 min
The relevance of this world-renowned, classic children’s story about the transformation of a marionette, points to the fictionalized culture that we live in, in which we choose stories that agree with our worldview. A look at two versions of Pinocchio, the original published in 1883 and the Disney film version of 1940, reveals the malleable nature of storytelling. Duration - 31:19
Feb 14, 2021•31 min
Dedicated Orangeville, Ontario painter/writer Ricky Schaede is a great example of how to creatively carve out a life as a professional artist. Inspired by spiritual experiences on a trip to Guatemala, Ricky has devoted bis young life to fostering the creative process through the teaching and making of art. Ricky Schaede: https://www.rickyschaede.com Duration: 32:17
Jan 31, 2021•32 min
TSP142 - PH Factor: Business ‘Not’ as Usual. Two lockdowns within a year have posed near insurmountable challenges to ‘business as usual’, forcing business owners and entrepreneurs to seek out creative ways of remaining commercially viable. Our conversation includes Tattoo artist and illustrator/author Jayme of Fabled North Tattoo Inc., who shares her broadening perspective in the face of lockdowns imposed due to Covid. Fabled North Tattoo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabled.north.tattoo...
Jan 17, 2021•35 min
Beyond the obvious stresses and suffering brought on by Covid, 2020 has been a year of significant change. In this episode we review the past 12 months, discussing and highlighting some memorable audio clips from some of the 26 episodes we recorded throughout the year, including exchanges with 8 different guests on ‘The Sill’ podcast. EXPLICIT CONTENT Duration - 35:44
Jan 03, 2021•36 min
In this year of trials and tribulations, of viruses and lockdowns, the resiliency of people across the planet has been nothing short of inspirational. As we navigate forward, maintaining a positive attitude is proving to be an instrumental coping mechanism. We share our views and those of some our listeners. Duration - 43:07
Dec 20, 2020•43 min
Writer/historian/theatre artist Hugh Brewster is truly a man of many hats. In this interview, Hugh shares fascinating stories, from meeting Jacqueline Onassis and James Cameron, to working with Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the Titanic. Hugh Brewster: http://www.hughbrewster.com Duration - 40:40
Dec 06, 2020•41 min
