Best Counterpoint Research Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 87: CounterPointe Report w/ Elisabeth Condon & Jennifer Coates 1:23:20

1M ago1:23:20

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Today's episode is a special conversation and recap of Elisabeth Condon and my experiences collaborating as visual artists in the ballet project CounterPointe (now in its 12th year) produced by Norte Maar and staged at the Mark O'Donnell Theater (Brooklyn) in March 2025. Jennifer Coates kindly came on to ask us questions about making props and what…

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Ep 86: The Source Channeler & The Market Child 25:39

2M ago25:39

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In this audio essay, I roam from post-war France to the abstract expressionists to the artists of the East Village and even to outer space to consider times in art history when art was forced to bloom in the dark. These under-the-radar moments yielded deeply experimental work, and I wonder how we might channel some of that spirit in our own time. A…

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Ep 85: Meret Oppenheim's Titles 11:25

3M ago11:25

11:25

I'm offering for you here a new mini ep about what I've been thinking about lately: the wackiness of Meret Oppenheim's titles - and how they expand the mystery of her images rather than explain them. I recently snagged the catalog from the Moma retrospective show from last year and highly recommend it if you don't have it yet. It's full of lovely c…

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Ep 84: "Lifeline: Clifford Still" Film Review (Part 2) w/ Mandolyn Wilson Rosen 1:15:10

4M ago1:15:10

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This is Part 2 of Mandolyn Wilson Rosen and my review of "Lifeline: Clyfford Still" 2019 directed by Dennis Scholl. It's a juicy art bio tell-all with a crusty curmudgeon as its talented but embittered subject. Don't forget to listen to Part 1 too! Find the film on Amazon ($2.99 SD) or for free on ⁠Kanopy⁠ Find Mandolyn online at: ⁠https://mandolyn…

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Ep 83: "Lifeline: Clyfford Still" Film Review (Part 1) w/ Mandolyn Wilson Rosen 1:03:58

4M ago1:03:58

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Mandolyn Wilson Rosen is back on the podcast! This time, instead of a book we are talking about an artist documentary. The film is called "Lifeline: Clyfford Still" 2019 directed by Dennis Scholl. It's a juicy art bio tell-all with a crusty curmudgeon as its talented but embittered subject. Come along with us as we enter a turbulently Still world. …

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Ep 82: Resilience Through Research (Pt 4) w/ Jennifer Coates 1:29:07

4M ago1:29:07

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Jennifer Coates is back with me this week to cohost Part 4 of our series about researching our way to feeling better as artists. This time we go all the way back to 1306 to the Mongol empire and then zoom forward to the 1970's in the USSR and with a few more stops in between. We studied hard (and maybe got C minuses) but we ended up feeling inspire…

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Ep 81: Elisabeth Condon Describes a Christina Ramberg Retrospective 1:24:59

5M ago1:24:59

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Welcome back, Elisabeth! This time I am very excited to be speaking to Artist, Elisabeth Condon, about one of my favorite Chicago Imagists: Christina Ramberg. The Art Institute of Chicago recently mounted a retrospective of Ramberg's work and Elisabeth travelled to see the show this past summer. She spent time telling me about her favorite works, b…

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Ep 80: Resilience Through Research (Pt 3) w/ Jennifer Coates 52:12

6M ago52:12

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Artist, Jennifer Coates is back for Part 3 in our series about finding artistic resilience through research! This time we look at these artists and how they adapted to their own gloomy times of foreboding: Kay Sage: Found a way to paint even though she was a victim of domestic violence and ignored by the art world, and used her money to help Surrea…

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Ep 79: Resilience through Research (Pt 2) w/ Jennifer Coates 1:01:47

6M ago1:01:47

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Visit glögg glögg, a POP up ART sale, Dec 13-14 in Woodstock NY: website or IG --------------- What can an artist do during times of political unrest and instability? In this episode (Part 2 of our series), we aim to find out. Jennifer Coates joins me again to share some stories from the past of how artists coped throughout history, because somehow…

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How Aptiv is Driving Innovation in Software-Defined Vehicle Era 46:16

6M ago46:16

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Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are increasingly playing a crucial role in automakers’ product evolution. From consolidating hardware to providing regular software updates and the necessary compute power for future applications such as autonomous driving and digital cockpits, the SDV will become a defining enabler. In this latest episode of ‘The C…

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Ep 78: Resilience through Research (Pt 1) w/ Jennifer Coates 1:03:57

6M ago1:03:57

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Jennifer Coates, friend of the pod, is back to help me consider a new way forward (artwise) after the destabilizing event of the US election. She, herself, is finding comfort in the long history of rocks, geology and the cosmos, while I find myself turning to a book about how Matisse and his daughter, Marguerite, both reacted to the trauma of WWII …

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Bonus Ep: The Canopy Program with Catherine Haggarty 35:53

6M ago35:53

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This bonus episode is a promotion for NYC Crit Club's "The Canopy Program" 2025, a year-long mentorship community for artists. Founder and artist, Catherine Haggarty, stopped by the pod to tell me more about what the program offers, who it's for, and which artists she has on deck to lead the cohorts next year. Applications for The Canopy Program ar…

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Banyan.eco's Unique AI Solutions Revolutionising Electronics ESG Reporting 17:33

6M ago17:33

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The European regulatory landscape is changing, and a key focus is on sustainability. As part of this, the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires companies to publish regular reports and how their activities impact the environment. Larger companies are already doing this, but from 1st January 2026, smaller companies will a…

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Ep 77: Interview w/ Artist, Kristen Mills 1:37:25

7M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

I'm back in the interview seat with Kristen Mills, an artist working in video, sculpture and installation. We discussed her latest show at Turley Gallery where she covered an entire room with cardboard and made it into a spaceship cockpit. Her video work features clones of herself, multiplied, and combines humor and old school editing techniques to…

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Ep 76: Feeling Witchy 6:16

7M ago6:16

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Dear Listeners, it's spooky season. In that spirit, I offer you this mini episode about taking a mini break from the career grind. Why not instead light a spell candle while getting clear on what we really want? Shelve the "should's" for a bit and get witchy with me. The ending "Goodbye!" (with cacophonous lighting zaps) is Bette Midler from the mo…

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Counterpoints 24:57

7M ago24:57

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The upcoming movie, Counterpoints, is now in the planningstages, and Jason answers many of the questions listeners have about it, plus ways you can help its release. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ocdpower.com/counterpoints https://www.cafepress.com/shop/ocdpower https://www.ocdpower.com/news/ Important: the content in this podcast is not m…

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Ep 75: Burchfield's Constant Leaf 7:51

8M ago7:51

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Charles Burchfield (Chas to his friends) once noted how an oak leaf had fluttered down and stuck upright in the snow in his neighbors yard, like a flag, for the entire winter. It weathered many Buffalo "gales" and storms and thereafter Burchfield used it as a personal symbol of steadfastness. In fact its alternate title is "Steadfast Leaf." The pai…

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What Exactly is ERP and Why it Shouldn’t Scare You 21:07

8M ago21:07

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Exposure response prevention (ERP) is the most effective form of OCD therapy success, yet so many people have fears about it, so this episode sets the record straight with specific examples of ERP, how it treats intrusive thoughts, and why the reality of its use is not nearly as scary as it seems, plus, Jason answers listeners’ questions on OCD ste…

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Connect the Responses 33:38

8M ago33:38

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A connection is outlined between the three responses to a situation with numerous examples to illustrate exactly how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors work together, plus, emails are answered about OCD subsets. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ocdpower.com/what-is-ocd https://www.cafepress.com/shop/ocdpower https://www.instagram.com/ocd.power…

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Choosing Sides and Power Thoughts 42:22

9M ago42:22

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Jason Cannata, the host, explains two sides of an OCD brain, including the positives of the people who have it, and how to use the power of creativity to overcome it, plus, the interactive part of the show features Jason answering questions and listeners’ emails. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ocdpower.com/resources https://www.ocdpower.com…

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Ep 74: William Shatner in Space (The Overview Effect) 24:47

9M ago24:47

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Today I'm taking us on a space, art and space-art journey. Because, I've been thinking about how when William Shatner recently went up to space in Bezos' rocket, he saw in real life what he had always pretended to see on TV: space and the final frontier. But to his shock and horror, he...sort of hated it: At least he hated the outer space view. He …

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Ep 73: Some Thoughts on Drawing (Part 2) 55:31

9M ago55:31

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We're back! This is the second part of our deep dive on drawing. I asked my artist-guests: Jennifer Coates, David Humphrey and Catherine Haggarty to bring along a fave drawing from art history to share and describe what "drew" them to it (please forgive the pun). It was so fun to see what they selected. See images of all of the works on IG @peptalk…

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Ep 72: Some Thoughts on Drawing (Part 1) 1:05:25

9M ago1:05:25

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Join me and my guests: Jennifer Coates, David Humphrey and Catherine Haggarty as we discuss the topic of Drawing this week. This discussion was broken up into 2 parts, so keep an eye out for Part 2 coming soon. In Part 1, we discuss the drawing state of mind, drawing as a form of safety, as a tie to our primitive origins, and as a way to express th…

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OCD Power - Preview Intro 1:57

10M ago1:57

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Welcome to the show that focuses on how to transfer the power from OCD to the person who has it, returning control of their thoughts to them, because everyone who has this condition can overcome it. We are featuring research based upon neuroscience brain scans with guests, however, this podcast is about you, and is completely interactive, so we're …

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Ep 71: How Often Do You Think About the Fall of the Roman Empire? 7:43

10M ago7:43

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...or the future of our own cultural output? Dear Listener, please enjoy this space-y, star-filled Mini Pep about the infinite freedom that comes from making digital doodles. My Threads App artists doodle harvest can be found here: https://www.threads.net/@talluts/post/CucE58OLSwU/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Artists mentioned: Sharon Butler (see all o…

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Ep 70: When in Doubt - Delulu is the Solulu 11:02

11M ago11:02

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This episode is based on an internet slang mantra which translates to "Delusion is the Solution." Find out why healthy artists rely heavily on healthy self-delusion to self-motivate. Like Comedian, Nina Oyama, says, one must create a "self deception turducken" to persevere in a creative pursuit. I also threw in Lady Gaga, David Shrigley and even Sa…

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Discussing AI and the Future of IoT Connectivity with Soracom 21:15

11M ago21:15

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IoT connectivity is starting to play a crucial role in connecting devices to the internet. From remotely controlling smart home appliances and devices like smart meters to even monitoring industrial machines, IoT applications are proliferating. With the stellar rise of AI, edge computing is enabling even faster decision making. In this latest episo…

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Exploring eSIM Benefits for India’s Digital Growth 27:24

12M ago27:24

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eSIM technology is seeing rapid growth. It is being adopted by OEMs in premium smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets, freeing up space for sleeker designs. In our previous podcasts, we spoke about the global eSIM market, innovative business models from various companies, eSIM testing, interoperability, and much more. In this latest episode of ‘The…

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Ep 69: Eva Hesse, Sylvia Mangold & The Home Depot 7:15

12M ago7:15

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This is my hot take on the seven-year-old (it's new to me!) Eva Hesse doc and the scandalous revelations contained within. Also, I receive further evidence for why we still stan our queen, Sylvia Mangold, as she asks: Is the Home Depot the new Canal Street? The #cerebral, #inspiring and #wondrous documentary, Eva Hesse (2016) directed by Marcie Beg…

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Bonus: State of the Peps Union 8:57

12M ago8:57

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Some ch-ch-changes are coming to Pep Talks! I am going to be taking a break from interviews for a while to focus on studio work, but will still be releasing monthly solo episodes while I'm away. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you! Thank you to all of the wonderful artists who have allowed me to interview them thus far: you've enriched m…

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Ep 68: Interview w/ Artist, Frederick Hayes 1:02:54

1y ago1:02:54

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So excited to welcome Artist, Frederick Hayes, to the podcast this week. Fred makes graphite drawings and paintings of faces, and he also creates found-material assemblage sculptures that portray the psychological interior of his subjects. Half made up and half based on the street photos that he takes, his portraits conjure up a community of people…

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GenAI – The Next Big Thing in Smartphones 27:34

1y ago27:34

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Generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a major trend in the tech industry, finding its way into the latest smartphones and PCs. However, on-device AI has been around for a few years now, and there is some confusion regarding the definition of a smartphone with AI and a GenAI smartphone. Counterpoint Research defines a GenAI smartphone as a mobile dev…

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Exploring The Benefits Of 5G Advanced For Operators 20:45

1y ago20:45

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5G technology offers a significant leap over 4G, unlocking low-latency, high-upload and high-download speeds in today’s connected era. But as we rely more on connectivity for new and immersive experiences for applications like Extended Reality (XR), connected cars and even generative AI applications, 5G Advanced will push the boundaries of what is …

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Ep 67: Interview w/ "How to Work a Room" Author, Susan Roane 1:26:51

1y ago1:26:51

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O M G. Hold onto your hats (and brooches)! The author of "How to Work a Room" is on the podcast! Susan RoAne, best-selling author and keynote speaker, joined Mandolyn Wilson Rosen and me to talk mingling and networking in the art world. Down-to-earth, hilarious, and a true mensch, Susan continues to bring it as the "Mingling Maven." This is one epi…

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The Future of eSIM, Travel With eSIM Plus 30:27

1y ago30:27

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Continuing our eSIM podcast series, we talk to eSIM Plus, a worldwide virtual phone number and mobile data provider. It uses eSIM to overcome digital boundaries and offer comprehensive solutions. eSIM Plus offers a virtual phone number along with flexible mobile data plans tailored to the specific needs of both individuals and businesses. Addressin…

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Ep 66: Interview w/ Artist, Philemona Williamson 1:25:55

1y ago1:25:55

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So excited to share this fantastic interview with artist, Philemona Williamson! Find out more about Philemona's vibrant paintings that show twisting, gender-bending adolescents "up to stuff," and her fascinating ambiguous poetic sense of narrative (and also why I have appointed her an Honorary New Orleanian!). Philemona also grew up in a famous Art…

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Ep 65: Monsters and Beautiful Things 17:46

1y ago17:46

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What do a comment made on the Great British Bake-Off, a 1970's television interview with southern author, Eudora Welty, and a Michigan Mer-man have in common? Glad you asked! They all explore ideas of monstrousness, the topic of this episode -- specifically channeling our inner monstrous creative selves to create work that is rich, bold, memorable …

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Ep 64: Interview w/ Jesse Bransford 1:38:45

1+ y ago1:38:45

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This week, painter and installation artist, Jesse Bransford, joins me to discuss his magic and occult-inspired work. We discussed the meanings behind the sigils and circles he embeds in his work, his fascination with the magician Surrealist, Kurt Seligmann, and his thoughts on the role of the artist as a practitioner of vision, generosity and belie…

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Thales - Driving Digital Security, Identity Innovations in a Connected World 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

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Continuing our eSIM podcast series, this time we talk to Thales, one of the eSIM provisioning landscape leaders according to Counterpoint’s CORE report. Being in the industry for over 30 years, Thales has played a foundational role in organizations like Trusted Connectivity Alliance (TCA). Thales also deployed the world's first GSMA-certified eSIM …

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Ep 63: Book Talks: The Artists Way by Julia Cameron (Part 2) w/ Mandolyn Wilson Rosen 1:25:26

1+ y ago1:25:26

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We're back with Part 2 of our review of "The Artists Way" by Julia Cameron! In this half of our deep dive into the book, Mandolyn Wilson Rosen and I finish recounting our experiences following the program of this famous creativity self-help juggernaut. Today in Part 2, we discuss: 1. Sychronicity & Carl Jung 2. Our personal artist dates 3. What wri…

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Ep 62: Book Talks: The Artists Way by Julia Cameron (Part 1) w/ Mandolyn Wilson Rosen 1:14:04

1+ y ago1:14:04

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Book Talks is back! And so is artist, Mandolyn Wilson Rosen, to help me tackle the OG creativity self help book: "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron. We gave ourselves over body and soul to The Way for 12 weeks and lived to tell the tale...in two parts. Please join us as we share our experiences with the book (and some sprinkled-in context gleaned …

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Ep 61: Some Thoughts on "Portrait Artist of the Year" the British TV Show 13:54

1+ y ago13:54

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This episode is all about a fascinating British TV art reality show that I once gleefully watched completely pirated, through the kindness of Cherzo, a modern day Robin Reddit-Hood. You can check out the show: "Portrait Artist of the Year" on Amazon, if you are so intrigued! Artists mentioned: Alice Neel, Frederick Hayes, and Tai Shan Schierenberg …

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Ep 52: Book Talks: "Lives of the Artists" by Giorgio Vasari (Part 1) w/ Mandy Wilson Rosen 1:24:35

1+ y ago1:24:35

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Artist, Mandolyn Wilson Rosen, is back with me for another Book Talks episode! In this episode, we are reading Giorgio Vasari's "Lives of the Artists," published 1550/1568 which profiles famous High Renaissance, mostly Florentine artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Boticcelli, and a few lesser-knowns. We were so excited about the book that we ra…

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Ep 53: Book Talks "Lives of the Artists" by Giorgio Vasari (Part 2) w/ Mandy Wilson Rosen 1:36:43

1+ y ago1:36:43

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We're baaacckk! Mandolyn Wilson Rosen and I have returned for Part 2 to finish our report on Giorgio Vasari's "Lives of the Artists," a combo-bio of Florentine High Renaissance artists from the 1580's. Pull up a carved high-backed chair, grab yourself a goblet of watered-down wine and join us for the continuation of our journey back to this fabled …

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Ep 60: The Peppiest of the Peps (Plus an AI Play) 44:00

1+ y ago44:00

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Happy Holidays! It's the Peppiest of the Peps! Please enjoy this collection of plummy sugar plum quotes by the some of the guests of Pep Talks Past. Some cherished encouraging words have been said over the years, and I have gathered them for us here. Also, listen to the end to hear a 3 minute Shakespearean radio play I made with ChatGPT based on th…

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Ep 59: Interview w/ Elisabeth Condon 1:31:46

1+ y ago1:31:46

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So happy to have painter (and sculptor!), Elisabeth Condon, back on the podcast on the eve of her solo show opening in Miami! A huge fan of her work, I was excited to learn more about her process and influences. Catch her new work in person at: "Tempus Fugit" Emerson Dorsch Gallery : Dec 3, 2023 - Feb 3, 2024 Untitled Fair / Emerson Dorsch / Booth …

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G+D - Growth + Disruption in Connectivity, Security and Beyond 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

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The launch of the eSIM-only iPhone 14 in the US in 2022 was a landmark moment in eSIM growth and adoption. In our previous podcast series, we talked to experts about eSIM testing, interoperability, and how component shortages were leading to migration from physical SIM to eSIM. Continuing with the eSIM theme, we talked to Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), o…

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Ep 58: Interview w/ Amy Talluto (Your Host Speaks) 1:35:55

1+ y ago1:35:55

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Today, it's a brand new installment of the "Interview the Interviewer" series and I'm excited to reveal that this episode's Interviewee is ... me! Thank you so much to artist, Catherine Haggarty, for generously suggesting this collaboration and for asking such wonderful questions about my work. More info about Amy (your beloved host's) work online:…

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Ep 57: What We Can Learn from Comedians 27:31

1+ y ago27:31

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Today I make the case that artists have a lot in common with stand-up comedians. Comics give excellent pep talks and advice to each other about staying the creative course and weathering career setbacks and I think we can benefit from eavesdropping on some of their road-honed wisdom. Thank you to this episode's sponsor, The New York Studio School, …

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Key Takeaways from Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2023 11:27

1+ y ago11:27

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Qualcomm recently hosted its annual Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii, where it made several interesting announcements. AI, more specifically on-device generative AI, was a key theme. Qualcomm demonstrated the AI-on-edge capabilities on both smartphone and laptop reference designs, and they were impressive. Key announcements included the Snapdragon…

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