Best Carl Nicholas Podcasts (2025)

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705 Runaway Poets - How the Brownings Fell in Love (And Why It Matters) 59:34

2h ago59:34

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Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861) was one of the most prolific and accomplished poets of the Victorian age, an inspiration to Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe, and countless others. And yet, her life was full of cloistered misery, as her father insisted that she should never marry. And then, the clouds lifted, and a letter arrived. It was …

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EPISODE 69: Keys to Tattoo Business Growth with Nicholas Dimpsey 1:12:02

15h ago1:12:02

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In this episode of The Artful Dollar podcast, Ryan Roi hosts Nicholas Dempsey, a skilled tattoo artist and entrepreneur from London. Together they discuss Nicholas's transformational journey from being a traditional tattoo artist to a successful business owner, and the pivotal role mentorship and mindset shifts played in his growth. Nicholas shares…

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704 Butterflies Regained 1:26:31

3d ago1:26:31

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Poetry, butterflies, and original music oh my! With some help from poets Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, William Wordsworth, and John Keats, along with original music by composer Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal, Jacke tackles the topic of butterflies. Yes, yes, we all know that butterflies are symbols of beauty and transformation - but can great poets get beyon…

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EPISODE 68: The Psychology of Social Media Marketing with Carl Jung 43:47

6d ago43:47

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In this episode of the Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi takes an analytical look into the profound connection between self-expression and business success for tattoo artists. Using an AI-based model of Carl Jung, Ryan explores how psychological barriers impact social media engagement and client attraction. Learn how embracing your authentic sel…

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39. How Should We Motivate Cosmopolitanism? With Luke Ulas and Josh Hobbs 46:08

10d ago46:08

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Luke Ulas from the University of Sheffield and Josh Hobbs from the University of Leeds are both interested in cosmopolitanism. Cosmopolitanism is a name used for a few different political ideas, but the core thought, according to the Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, is "the idea that all human beings, regardless of their political affiliation,…

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703 D.H. Lawrence (with David Ellis) | My Last Book with Dorian Lynskey 1:09:35

10d ago1:09:35

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D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930) is one of the most famous novelists of his era - and one of the most difficult to pin down. Was he a tasteless, avant-garde pornographer? Or the greatest imaginative novelist of his generation (as E.M. Forster once said)? What should we know about his hard-luck childhood and turbulent adult life? In this episode, Jacke tal…

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702 Writing in the World of Jane Austen (with D.G. Rampton) | Disaster at the Book Festival! 52:01

14d ago52:01

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Jacke talks to D.G. Rampton, Australia's Queen of the Regency Romance, about her love for the novels of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer - and what it's like for a twenty-first-century novelist to set her novels in the early-nineteenth-century world of intelligent heroines, dashing men, and sparkling banter. Find PLUS Jacke dives into the story of a…

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EPISODE 67: The Business of Tattooing with Rob Smead 1:28:16

15d ago1:28:16

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In this episode of The Artful Dollar podcast, Ryan Roi shares a conversation with Rob Smead, owner of Electrum Tattoo Supply and host of The Business of Tattooing podcast. Rob and Ryan discuss topics affecting the tattoo industry today, including the intersection of art and business, the importance of marketing, and financial coaching tailored spec…

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Philippe POIRIER - Un certain sentiment de la voix

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Playlist de Philippe Poirier pour webSYNradio avec trois de ses compositions entremêlés des sons de David Garland, Christopher Hobbs, Carlos Gardel, Philip Glass, Elvis Presley, Isidore Isou, Eric Satie, kristin Oppenheim, Sonic Youth, David Toop, Morton Feldman, Brooks Williams, Dariush Dolat-Shahi, Marcel Broodthaers. Les morceaux choisis (pas to…

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701 Emerson's Struggle with Slavery (with Kenneth Sacks) | My Last Book with Victoria Namkung | We Had Sex Inside Moby-Dick! 1:11:31

17d ago1:11:31

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For several decades, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was perhaps the most prominent writer and intellectual in America. As an advocate of personal freedom living in Massachusetts, surrounded by passionate abolitionists, one might expect that his positions regarding slavery would be obvious and uncomplicated. And yet, Emerson struggled with the issu…

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EPISODE 19: How To Be The Best Version Of Yourself with Andy Pho 54:28

21d ago54:28

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In this episode of The Artful Dollar, Ryan sits down with fellow tattoo artist and owner of Upside Tattoo in Texas, Andy Pho. Andy is passionate about mentorship and coaches people not only in business matters but also in personal development. The main objective is to become the best version of yourself in everything and anything that you do. Toget…

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The Perils of Professional Jealousy 🎙️ JJK Solo Episode 8:47

22d ago8:47

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Trying out a new thing -- solo episodes in-between eps with guests. Let me know what you think? What would you like to know? Submit your questions to me via StudioJJK.com/podcasts

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38. Should We Be Using AI to Predict Patient Preferences? With Nicholas Makins 43:53

24d ago43:53

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This episode is part of what's becoming a bit of an informal series of Ethics Untangled episodes, on ethical issues relating to artificial intelligence applications. The particular application we're looking at this time comes from a healthcare setting, and is called a Patient Preference Predictor. It's a proposed way of using an algorithmic system …

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700 - Butterflies at Rest 28:08

23d ago28:08

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Returning to some devastating news after a trip to Paris, Jacke searches for lost time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jacke Wilson / The Podglomerate

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EPISODE 66: Make Tattooing Kinder with David Bruehl 1:02:39

29d ago1:02:39

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In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi is joined by tattoo artist David Bruehl. Together they discuss the philosophy of not taking tattooing too seriously while still approaching it with depth and making tattooing kinder to oneself and others. David shares his insights on the importance of authenticity in one's artistic career …

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EMMANUEL MIEVILLE - DES AIRS URBAINS - City mix of analog machines

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Programme inédit de EMMANUEL MIEVILLE pour webSYNradio : DES AIRS URBAINS - City mix of analog machines. Ce mix inédit regroupe une sélection de pièces acousmatiques et concrètes, réalisées et éditées sous le label français Baskaru, et des compositions de musique concrète et de field recordings, capturées dans des environnements urbains (au Portuga…

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699 Gatsby's Daisy (with Rachel Feder) | My Last Book with Francesca Peacock 1:12:12

1M ago1:12:12

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F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby might be one hundred years old, but it's still incredibly relevant: one list-of-lists site ranks it as the number-one book of all time. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Rachel Feder about this classic tale of reinvention - and the reinventing she did for her book Daisy, which retells the Gatsby sto…

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698 Dante in Love (with Ellen Nerenberg and Anthony Valerio) [Ad-Free Archive Edition] 1:05:26

1M ago1:05:26

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It's springtime! A great time to be in love - and if you're a poetic genius like Dante Alighieri, a great time to catch a glimpse of a girl named Beatrice on the streets of Florence, fall madly in love with her, and spend the rest of your life beatifying her in verse. In this episode, we present a conversation that first aired in February 2018, in …

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EPISODE 65: Belief Systems in Business & Life with Ryan Roi 43:24

1M ago43:24

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In this episode of the Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi breaks down the often overlooked psychological barriers that keep tattoo artists and creatives from achieving financial success. Ryan guides listeners through a mindset-shifting exercise designed to identify and challenge limiting beliefs about money and marketing. By sharing his personal …

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37. What Is Relationship Anarchy? With Natasha McKeever and Luke Brunning 53:04

1M ago53:04

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Relationship anarchy is a radical approach to relationships that goes beyond just rejecting traditional monogamy. Relationship anarchists believe that relationships should never involve having power over each other, in the form of holding each other to obligations. So, for example, relationship anarchists reject the idea of restricting one's partne…

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697 Race in European Fairy Tales (with Kimberly Lau) | My Last Book with Rolf Hellebust 1:21:03

1M ago1:21:03

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Anyone digging into fairy tales soon discovers that there's more to these stories of magic and wonder than meets the eye. Often thought of as stories for children, the narratives can be shockingly violent, and they sometimes deliver messages or "morals" at odds with modern sensibilities. In this episode, Jacke talks to Kimberly Lau about her book S…

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696 John Ruskin (with Sara Atwood) | My Last Book with Collin Jennings 1:00:25

1M ago1:00:25

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John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a powerhouse of a man: writer, lecturer, critic, social reformer - and much else besides. From his five-volume work Modern Painters through his late writings about literature in Fiction, Fair and Foul, he brought to his subjects an energy and integrity that few critical thinkers have matched. His wide-ranging influence r…

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EPISODE 64: The Truth about AI with Ryan Roi 24:30

1M ago24:30

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In this episode of the Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi steps into the heated debate surrounding AI in the tattoo industry. Addressing key concerns such as AI's environmental impact, accusations of plagiarism, and claims of 'cheating,' Ryan presents a balanced view to help tattoo artists make informed decisions. Whether you're for or against AI…

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695 Ten Indian Classics (with Sharmila Sen) | My Last Book with Adam Smyth 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

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For the past ten years, the Murty Classical Library of India (published by Harvard University Press) has sought to do for classic Indian works what the famous Loeb Classical Library has done for Ancient Greek and Roman texts. In this episode, Jacke talks to editorial director Sharmila Sen about the joys and challenges of sifting through thousands o…

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694 Apocalyptic Literature (with Dorian Lynskey) | My Last Book with Charles Baxter 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

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For some reason, human beings don't seem to be content just thinking about their own death: they insist on imagining the end of the entire world. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Dorian Lynskey (Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World), who immersed himself in apocalyptic films and literature to discover exactly wha…

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GUILLAUME CONTRÉ - Petite machine de nuit

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Programme inédit de GUILLAUME CONTRÉ pour webSYNradio : PETITE MACHINE DE NUIT. Différences, répétitions, rouages, acouphènes et tautologies. Des sons hétéroclites, de la noble synthèse analogique au vulgaire bruit de micro, enregistrés à des moments divers pour des raisons variables, sont coupés, collés, montés, bouclés, superposés, filtrés, mixés…

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693 Understanding the Wonders of Nature (with Alan Lightman) | My Last Book with Alan Lightman 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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In today's world of specialization, Alan Lightman is that rare individual who has accomplished remarkable things in two very different realms. As a physicist with a Ph.D. from Cal Tech, he's taught at Harvard and MIT and advised the United Nations. As a novelist, he's written award-winning bestsellers like Einstein's Dreams and The Diagnosis. In th…

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36. Is Drag Problematic? With Simon Kirchin 52:53

2M ago52:53

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Drag is a type of performance which uses clothing and makeup to imitate and often exaggerate female gender signifiers and gender roles. It's an activity with a long and varied history, and continues to be a very popular form of entertainment, as attested by TV shows such as Ru Paul's Drag Race. It's also distinctive in having faced criticism from s…

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692 An Investigation in Chinatown (with Radha Vatsal) | The Five Books (with Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen) 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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It's a two-for-one special! First, Jacke talks to novelist Radha Vatsal about her new book, No. 10 Doyers Street, which tells the gripping story of an Indian woman journalist investigating a bloody shooting in New York's Chinatown circa 1907. Then podcaster Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen stops by to discuss her experience hosting The Five Books, which asks …

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EPISODE 18: Social Media Tips Every Tattoo Artist Needs with Brock Johnson 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

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In this episode of the Artful Dollar, Ryan sits down with Instagram Wizard Brock Johnson. Brock is the CEO & Founder of InstaClubHub which provides coaching and education on building a successful business on Instagram. This conversation is brimming with great tips and strategies for creating content that is meaningful and that will help your busine…

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691 The Making of Sylvia Plath (with Carl Rollyson) | My Last Book with Cheryl Hopson 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

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Since her death, poet and novelist Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) has been an endless source of fascination for fans of her and her work. But while much attention has been paid to her tumultuous relationship with fellow poet Ted Hughes, we often overlook the influences that formed her, long before she traveled to England and met Hughes. What movies did s…

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690 Coleridge and the Person from Porlock [Ad-Free] 1:06:26

2M ago1:06:26

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[This episode originally ran on July 18, 2016. It is presented here without commercial interruption.] In 1797, the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge took two grains of opium and fell into a stupor. When he awoke, he had in his head the remnants of a marvelous dream, a vivid train of images of the Chinese emperor Kubla Khan and his summer palace, Xanadu.…

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EPISODE 63: Step into the Fire of Discomfort with Ryan Roi 41:13

2M ago41:13

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In this episode of 'The Artful Dollar,' Ryan Roi examines the transformative power of business when viewed as a spiritual practice. Ryan shares his journey of struggling with mental illness and addiction to finding sobriety and spirituality through 12-step programs. He has found these same emotional and spiritual tools play a crucial role in runnin…

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689 Thomas Kyd (with Brian Vickers) | My Last Book with Jonathan D.S. Schroeder 47:28

2M ago47:28

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For centuries, the playwright Thomas Kyd has been best known as the author of The Spanish Tragedy, a terrific story of revenge believed to have strongly influenced Shakespeare's Hamlet. And yet, a contemporary referred to Kyd as "industrious Kyd." What happened to the rest of his plays? In this episode, Jacke talks to scholar Brian Vickers about hi…

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PHILIPPE RAHM - La dissociation du réel

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Podcast de Philippe Rahm pour webSYNradio : LA DISSOCIATION DU REEL - Gerard Grisey, Partiels - Tristan Murail, Desintegration - Giacinto Scelsi, Ohoi - Anton Webern, Cinq pièces Op. 10 - Iannis Xenakis, Metastasis - György Ligeti, Atmosphères - Hugues Dufourt, Le Déluge - http://synradio.fr/philippe-rahm-2/…

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688 Georges Simenon 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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The Belgian-born French writer Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was astonishing for his literary ambition and output. The author of something like 400 novels, which he wrote in 7-10 day bursts (after checking with his physician beforehand to ensure that he could handle the strain), he's perhaps best known for his creation of Chief Inspector Jules Maigre…

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EPISODE 62: From broke to abundant with Nic Duque 44:23

2M ago44:23

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In this episode of The Artful Dollar podcast, host Ryan Roi interviews Nic Duque, a tattoo artist who transformed his life after completing the Artful Dollar financial coaching program. Nic shares his journey from living paycheck to paycheck to owning multiple tattoo shops and achieving financial stability. He discusses the importance of mindset sh…

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35. What Should We Do About Disruptive Speech? With Carl Fox 47:36

2M ago47:36

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Misinformation, fake news, hate speech, satire, the arts, political protest. These are all examples of what you might call disruptive speech. A free speech absolutist would say that all of these forms of speech should be tolerated, if not welcomed. On the other hand, it does look as though some of them are disruptive in a good way, and others are d…

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687 Gatsby Turns 100 (with James West) 53:29

2M ago53:29

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"I want to write something new," American author F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in a letter to his editor, "something extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned." Months later, he presented the results: the novel that would eventually be titled The Great Gatsby. Published in 1925 to middling success, the book has since become a can…

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686 Russian Poetry After the Cold War (with Stephanie Sandler) 55:32

3M ago55:32

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For decades, the Soviet Union was unfriendly territory for poets and writers. But what happened when the wall fell? Emerging from the underground, the poets reacted with a creative outpouring that responded to a brave new world. In this episode, Jacke talks to Russian poetry scholar Stephanie Sandler about her new book The Freest Speech in Russia: …

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EPISODE 61: Tax Tips for Tattooers with Adam (@nomadica_solutions) 1:24:06

3M ago1:24:06

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In this episode of The Artful Dollar podcast, host Ryan Roi tackles the essential but often daunting subject of taxes with the help of tax professional Adam from Nomadica Solutions. Together they emphasize the importance for tattoo artists to understand their finances and take the correct steps to avoid potential IRS problems. This discussion cover…

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685 Charles Chesnutt (with Tess Chakkalakal) | My Last Book with John Goodby 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

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Complex and talented, Charles W. Chesnutt (1858-1932) was one of the first American authors to write for both Black and white readers. Born in Cleveland to "mixed race" parents, Chesnutt rejected the opportunity to "pass" as white, instead remaining in the Black community throughout his life. His life in the South during Reconstruction, and his kno…

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FUKUSHIMA + 14 - Lectures en hommage aux Editions de Fukushima

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Programme inédit de lectures à l'occasion de l'anniversaire de la catastrophe de Fukushima : cette année, SYNradio s'associe au projet Fukushima Open Sounds en rendant hommage aux Éditions de Fukushima qui autour de la bonne volonté de quelques militants travaillent à garder un focus sur cette catastrophe toujours en cours.Les premiers lecteurs: Ka…

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684 The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne (with Mike Palindrome) 1:29:36

3M ago1:29:36

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What happens when a respected church leader shows up one day wearing a mysterious veil that conceals his eyes, offering no explanation - and keeps wearing it for decades? How will the community respond? What conspiracy theories will they develop? And how will an author like Nathaniel Hawthorne, writing a hundred years later, spin a New England sin-…

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34. Is AI Stealing Artists' Labour? With Trystan Goetze 47:52

3M ago47:52

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Recent developments in AI, including image generation and large language models, have created huge excitement and opened up some really interesting possibilities. But they've also attracted significant criticisms, not least of which is the accusation that they involve large scale theft. This is because they are trained on huge datasets that include…

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683 Marianne Moore (with Cristanne Miller) 1:12:13

3M ago1:12:13

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Marianne Moore (1887-1972) achieved something rare in American letters: a modernist poet who was popular with both critics and the public. Famous for her formal innovation, precise diction, and wit - as well as her black tri-corner hat and cloak, which she wore as she dashed around Manhattan - she was lauded by T.S. Eliot (and numerous prize commit…

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682 The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature (with Farah Jasmine Griffin) [Ad-Free Re-Release] 58:55

3M ago58:55

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As America closes out this year's Black History Month, Jacke dives into the archives for one of his favorite episodes, which featured a conversation with Columbia University professor Farah Jasmine Griffin about her book Read Until You Understand: The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature. PLUS friend of the show Scott Carter stops by to tal…

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EPISODE 60: My week with Dan Kubin, Myke Chambers, and Ben Shaw 36:20

3M ago36:20

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In this episode of The Artful Dollar Podcast, host Ryan Roi reflects on his enriching experience in Costa Rica with three tattoo juggernauts: Dan Kubin, Myke Chambers, and Ben Shaw. Ryan shares the valuable lessons learned from their discussions on the future of tattooing, the impact of toxic masculinity, and the importance of trusting in your purp…

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681 The Jolly Corner by Henry James - Part 3 | My Last Book by Colm Tóibín 56:02

3M ago56:02

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It's the conclusion to "The Jolly Corner"! Spencer Brydon lived in Europe for 33 years (as did his creator, Henry James) before returning to his childhood home in New York City. Europe has changed him - and he can't help thinking, as he observes a highly transformed New York, that he'd have been a very different person had he stayed in America duri…

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680 The Jolly Corner by Henry James - Part 2 1:16:34

3M ago1:16:34

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After spending decades in Europe, the American Henry James felt haunted by the idea that he'd given up something essential. Inspired by a trip home to New York City, the place of his birth, he wrote an astonishing story about a man who creeps through his childhood home late at night, searching for ghosts, and one in particular he's desperate to see…

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