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Author Lynn Eads, featured in the new book The Truth About Success ( Amazon link ) shares her experiences as a mom, grandma, nanny and entrepreneur--including her parenting-lessons and general life-lessons featured on her website www.learnwithlynne.com . Topics include the importance of failure, having a business plan, when to let go and synergizing income streams.…

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WandaVision Roundtable 1:06:20

4 years ago1:06:20

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The phenomenon of WandaVision is explored along with the magic of 5 decades of sit-coms and the nostalgia of anticipation in the days before streaming and binging. Special guests from LA: Adam Cooper, Daniel Cooper, Kale Davidoff & Erin Ben-Moche Read related post on MyMediaDiary.com.

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The Cinema of Hamilton with Cinematographer Declan Quinn 51:53

4 years ago51:53

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We visit with noted cinematographer Declan Quinn—whose career has spanned now five decades with such memorable work as director of photography for major films such as Leaving Las Vegas, In America, Vanity Fair and Monsoon Wedding along with David Letterman's Netflix series “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction”. While focusing primarily on the production of the Disney Plus movie of Hamilton, we'll also discuss his career which has constantly moved back to the beginning of his career—in music, from a 1984 documentary short for the up and coming band U2, to work with Neil Young, Smashing Pumpkins, Justin Timberlake to his excellent work transferring hit broadway shows such as Rent and Shrek. Read related post on MyMediaDiary.com.…

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20 Years of Arizona Charter Schools 33:34

8 years ago33:34

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Kevin Walsh of MyMediaDiary.com hosts David Wells, Ph.D, co-founder of the non-partisan research group The Grand Canyon Institute who co-authored with Curtis Cardine Following the Money: Twenty Years of Charter School Finances in Arizona the first of three reports which reveals that up to 77 percent of Arizona’s charter school holders use their state taxpayer funds for potentially questionable financial transactions. Specifically, many charter schools conduct business with a related party, in other words a for-profit business owned by the charter holder, a member of the school’s corporate board or a relative of either. In 2013-14, related-party financial commitments were worth half a billion dollars of state taxpayer funds, representing 48 percent of charter school expenditures for contracts, leases and rents. Examples of these related-party transactions include: Purchasing curriculum from the charter school holder’s for-profit company. Hiring teachers from an employment services firm owned by the charter holder’s relative. Contracting consulting services from a member of the charter school’s corporate board. Leasing property from the charter holder’s parents.…

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Detroit Blues Society 58:01

9 years ago58:01

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Join Digging Detroit host Pete Kalinski from Royal Oak's Boo's Music Bistro inside Mr. B's Restaurant as he welcomes two of the city's foremost fans and promoters of Detroit's legendary blues legacy--President of the Detroit Blues Society , Steve Soviak and Vice President Tom McNab. It's first meeting in 1985 began a multi-decade of transformations to increase public interest in the Society. Large-scale events included a number of indoor and outdoor concerts and school workshops. Increased membership and a more organized approach allowed the Society to embark on special projects. Educational programs became more formalized and in 1996 the Scarab Club Educational/Blues Heritage Series began. Each event featured a theme based on some aspect of the Detroit blues tradition. Pete, Steve and Tom discuss the non-profit's innovations including Blues in the Schools and the Blues Challenge as the group continues to dedicate itself to the preservation, education, and advancement of the blues tradition as it relates to the Metro-Detroit area. It has as its primary goals to promote a wider appreciation for the blues by the general public and to serve the members of the Society. More at Digging Detroit ! Host: Pete Kalinski Guests: Steve Soviak, Tom McNab Engineer/Producer: Kevin Walsh, MMD Productions Recorded: April 28, 2016 at Boo’s Music Bistro (inside Mr. B’s in Royal Oak)…

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Archivist Round 2 with Digging Detroit 58:40

9 years ago58:40

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Tune in to our latest podcast, another Archivist's Roundup as we visit with four archivists and historians about Detroit's rich and varied Jewish history. The archivists share how they collect and preserve the stories of Detroit's Jewish community and also how they help connect today's generation with their heritage. Host: Pete Kalinski Guests: Aimee Ergas -Collections Archivist for Jewish Detroit at the Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University; Robbie Terman - Director, Leonard N. Simmons Jewish Community Archives; Wendy Rose Bice - Executive Director, Jewish Historical Society of Michigan; Jann Durecki - Archivist, The Rabbi Leo M. Franklin Archives at Temple Beth El…

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Fascinating Women of Michigan History - 2 of 2 1:19:51

9 years ago1:19:51

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In this second of 2 episodes featuring fascinating women of Michigan history, Digging Detroit host Thomas J. Reed, Jr. is joined by Samantha Lawrence, Sabrina Nelson, Emily B. Corwin and Bailey Sisoy Isgro–each sharing their favorite women of Michigan history–ranging from a supreme court justice, a surgeon, an artist to a brothel-owner. Check out more, including Part 1 at www.DiggingDetroit.com…

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Fascinating Women of Michigan History - 1 of 2 54:15

9 years ago54:15

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In this first of 2 episodes featuring fascinating women of Michigan history, Digging Detroit host Thomas J. Reed, Jr. is joined by Samantha Lawrence, Sabrina Nelson, Emily B. Corwin and Bailey Sisoy Isgro--each sharing their favorite women of Michigan history--ranging from a supreme court justice, a surgeon, an artist to a brothel-owner.…

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Detroit in WWII - Author Gregory Sumner 42:55

10 years ago42:55

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A look inside the "Arsenal of Democracy" as Professor Gregory Sumner of University of Detroit Mercy joins Digging Detroit's Thomas J. Reed Jr. and Detroit History Tours ' Bailey Sisoy Isgro at Detroit's historic Abick's Bar . Sumner previews his upcoming book-signing, Detroit in WWII , at Abick's on November 10, 2015. Thanks to our Abick's host, Eric and Kit, we visit with Prof. Sumner in the cigar room--formerly a barber shop. Amazing eats was provided once again by Andy Surowiec of Smokin' Pole BBQ ! Topics include: Advantages of being an Hoosier looking in at Detroit Coming out of isolationism with the $1 men and patriotism of Joe Louis and Edsel Ford Warren Tanks and Willow Run--designed by the son of a German rabbi Soldier Hank Greenberg's home run--"hitting one against Hitler" The third shift--and loosening of conventions for women and children Female pay disparity greater now than in WWII Racial tensions and the Detroit wartime riot Detroit expressways created for WWII but ironically accelerating white flight--and who stayed. (Order yours on Amazon .)…

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Playwright Frank Anthony Polito and B.F.s! 29:52

10 years ago29:52

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Playwright Frank Anthony Polito shares his journey from blue collar Hazel Park Michigan to New York's theater scene, then back again, nearly 20 years later with a drama about his teenage years with his best friend--both discovering they are gay in the late 1980s. For two more weekends--through October 4th, audiences can share this remarkable show in Hazel Park at the the Slipstream Theatre Initiative's production of "B.F.s!" ( link to website) . Topics include: Frank's journey home Writing a play (from an original novel) Basing characters on real people--and merging them Teenagers, friendships and drama Becoming a drama coach at your alma mater…

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MMD - Archivist Roundtable with Digging Detroit 59:44

10 years ago59:44

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Some of Michigan's top historical archivists join us for a roundtable discussion on their unusual world--sometimes spent in dusty shelves and digging through dark basements and mysterious attics--but often waiting for you at the reference desk. They'll share some familiar requests, general misconceptions, surprise treasures and offer some great advice for everyone on preserving documents, photographs and memories for posterity. Recorded August 4, 2015 at Abick's Bar & Grill with our hostess, Kit Lindamood Catering Courtesy of Andy Surowiec of Smokin' Pole BBQ Host Pete Kalinski: Digging Detroit Host/Producer Guests: Rebecca Bizonet: Oral History Project Archivists at The Walter P. Reuther Library , Wayne State University Andrea Gietzen: Archivists at the Archives of Michigan , Michigan Historical Center Thomas J. Reed, Jr. Digging Detroit Host/Producer Robbie Terman: Director of the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives , The Jewish Federation of Detroit Brian Wilson: Digital Access and Preservation Archivist at The Henry Ford…

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Launching (and Maintaining) a Blog and Podcast 52:11

10 years ago52:11

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Woodwords , "Your Detroit Avenue to Alternative Pop Culture and Talk" is a new blog and podcast created by MMD contributing writer and podcaster Kale Davidoff. Kale joins Kevin to discuss: The first two months of a blog Writers and stage-fright The big thing before the big thing (aka "Off the Wall" pre "Thriller") Cold-calling special guests for podcasts Just diving in and keep on swimming forward Surprises and the fun of evesdropping at the table next to you at the bar Marketing blog-posts with Facebook and Twitter trends Maintaining a blog Power of a deadline Consistency of Vanna White…

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GM's "Google Years" of Designers Harley Earl and Bill Mitchell 48:37

10 years ago48:37

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Ken Pickering, GM's retired Executive Director, Engineering and Design Services, joins Digging Detroit's Kevin Walsh and Pete Kalinski to discuss his career in the exciting years of design in the 1950s and beyond. Moving from western Pennsylvania to WWII to GM Hard work combined with some great breaks Harley Earl & Bill Mitchell How long a car takes from design to production Women in design via Harley Earl The Corvette SR2 created in 5 weeks for Earl’s son Henry Ford, Willow Run and the Arsenal of Democracy Motorama—Harley Earl’s Manhattan Runway Man’s love-affair with cars David Temple's new book Motorama: GM's Legendary Show & Concept Cars…

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MMD: Fathers, Daughters, Wedding Songs & Horse Racing 50:10

10 years ago50:10

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Ladd Biro has loved music and been a performer his entire life--but never wanted to be a starving artist either. For 40 years he has worked in the entirely non-9-to-5 world of the track--and been in bands and created albums. He contacted Kevin Walsh about creating a music video for "In Days Gone By," a song that a friend of his wrote for his niece's wedding--dedicated to the special relationship between a father and daughter. Ladd joins Kevin as they discuss: The world of horse-racing Loving music--and keeping it as part of your life The creation of "In Days Gone By" Raiding photo albums of family and friends The universal appeal of daddy/daughter dances What makes a band work Mars and Venus--and editing a video for both Ladd's album, Transition , from Roscoe Records Check out the video of "In Days Gone By" on YouTube .…

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Oscar Experts Post-Op - 2015 54:44

10 years ago54:44