Best Matthew Davidson Podcasts (2025)

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Expanding Your Comfort Zone To Grow Your Production w/ Lauren Buckler 34:49

2d ago34:49

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When the market shifts in real estate, you can go from the high of your best year ever to the low of wondering if you’ll ever sell a home again. You’re showing up, doing the work, and checking all the boxes. But during a downturn, the quick wins of a hot market disappear, and suddenly, effort doesn't equal results. This is where most agents spiral.…

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Norman Foster to design Queen Elizabeth II memorial, the rise of AI in architecture and saving Britain's buildings 29:48

3d ago29:48

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In this episode, host and Open City architectural director Merlin Fulcher will be joined by guest Sarah Carrington, the new Director of The Line, a public art trail that connects Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and The O2. They will be discussing: Norman Foster picked to design Queen Elizabeth’s memorial // The majority of architects are now using AI …

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The War Game: Britain’s Cold War Delusion 1:30:49

2d ago1:30:49

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What happens when a nation convinces itself that the end of the world is survivable? In this episode we unpack The War Game, the BBC film banned for showing too much truth. As Britain adjusted to its fading role on the world stage, Cold War officials reassured the public that nuclear war could be managed, that civil defence, shelters and stiff uppe…

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Episode 12: Sleepy Poems by Women Writers—Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Sara Teasdale, Christina Rossetti, & Matilda Blind 24:05

5d ago24:05

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Follow theater professor Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep. This evening features beautiful works by important women writers. Poets include Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Sara Teasdale, Christina Rossetti, & Matilda Blind. With deep breathing, along with progressive relaxation, the gentle cadence of the epi…

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Redesigning Work: What Gen Z Wants (and Needs) from Leadership with Hannah Dannecker 48:25

8d ago48:25

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** Contains an Important Update for Our Listeners ** What happens when the next generation challenges the workplace status quo—and dares to ask for more joy, autonomy, and meaning? In today’s episode, we meet Hannah Dannecker, an entrepreneur and author who's on a mission to decode the generational shifts shaping today’s workforce. From navigating …

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InterCities: Jerusalem with Yair Wallach 34:21

10d ago34:21

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InterCities is a six-part podcast series from Open City. In it, we travel to a number of cities and boroughs around the world that have transformed over time to discover what we can learn from these places’ achievements, struggles, successes and mistakes. In this episode, our host Owen Hatherley is joined by the Israeli-born, UK-based academic and …

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Doomed to Repeat: Hubris and Horror in 28 Weeks Later 1:59:58

9d ago1:59:58

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**28 YEARS LATER SPOILER ALERT TIMESTAMP 12:12-13:00** Picking up from last episode, we dive deep into the bleak and brutal world of 28 Weeks Later, exploring the dystopian themes that lie beneath the blood and chaos. We examine the collapse of societal trust, the illusion of safety under military occupation, and the dangers of attempting to rebuil…

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Episode 11: Sleepy Poems about Dancing—William Butler Yeats, Emily Dickinson, Lewis Carrol, Sir Henry Newbolt, & Richard Lovelace 25:49

12d ago25:49

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Follow theater professor Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep. This evening features beautiful poems about dancing by William Butler Yeats, Emily Dickinson, Lewis Carrol, Sir Henry Newbolt, & Richard Lovelace. With deep breathing, along with progressive relaxation, the gentle cadence of the episode will lull you into peace.…

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The Davidson Prize, Working hours and Oxford Street's pedestrianisation 30:03

16d ago30:03

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In this episode, host Sahiba Chadha is joined by Sharon Giffen, Head of Design at The Earls Court Development Company and an architect with more than 20 years experience leading large scale masterplans and infrastructure projects. They will be discussing: Plymouth high street regeneration wins the 2025 Davidson Prize // From ‘living wage’ to ‘livin…

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28 Days Later: How Real Fear Shaped a Modern Horror Classic 2:19:03

16d ago2:19:03

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It’s not a zombie film, but it redefined the genre. With 28 Years Later on the horizon, we’re looking back at the one that started it all: 28 Days Later. Why does it still feel so hauntingly relevant? And what real-world fears, from post-9/11 panic to foot-and-mouth disease, helped shape this modern horror classic? Next week, we continue the story …

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Episode 10: A Sleepy Long Poem about Nature—Edna St. Vincent Milay 33:39

18d ago33:39

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Follow theater professor Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep. This evening features a beautiful long poem by Edna St. Vincent Milay, "Renascence" (1912), about a speaker who experiences a spiritual death and rebirth through the act of beholding nature. Milay's virtuosic rhyming proves hypnotic. With deep breathing, along w…

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EP: 09.25 - Karla Kyte with Yaniv Baruch 18:27

18d ago18:27

18:27

What does it look like to truly support dads after divorce? In this powerful episode, Karla Kyte sits down with the founder of Rediscovered Dad, Yaniv Baruch to talk about creating welcoming, stable homes for fathers and their children—emotionally and physically. From counseling to cleaning, design, and practical support, this one-stop-shop is chan…

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Deconstructed: Crystal Palace Park – Sculpture, Sport and the London County Council 28:45

23d ago28:45

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In this episode of Deconstructed - the first of a trilogy to mark 60 years since the end of the London County Council - Matthew Lloyd Roberts is joined by Dr Dawn Pereira, historian of architectural sculpture and author of a forthcoming monograph on the artist William Mitchell. They discuss Crystal Palace Park, from its origins as the home of Josep…

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EP: 08.25 Jody Bruns with Andrew Hatherley 31:34

24d ago31:34

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Life After Gray Divorce: Rebuilding Identity, Security, and Connection After 50 What does life look like after divorce when you're already nearing—or living in—retirement? In this episode of the Divorce and Mortgage Strategies Podcast, host Jody Bruns is joined by Andrew Hatherley, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and host of The Gray Divorce P…

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RoboCop: When the News Is a Joke and the Police Are for Sale 1:51:45

23d ago1:51:45

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I’d buy that for a dollar! In this episode, we dive deep into the gritty, cybernetic world of RoboCop — Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 cult classic that fuses explosive action with razor-sharp social commentary. Beneath the violence and sci-fi spectacle lies a chilling dystopian vision of a society spiraling under corporate control, technological overreach,…

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Episode 9: Sleepy Sonnets about Sleep—William Shakespeare 24:29

25d ago24:29

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Follow Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep. This evening features beautiful sonnets by William Shakespeare about sleep. Works include Sonnet 27 ("Weary with toil, I haste me to my bed"); Sonnet 28 "(How can I then return in happy plight); Sonnet 43 ("When most I wink, then do mine eyes best see"); and Sonnet 61 ("Is it thy…

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Episode 200 - Thoughts on the State of Historical Gaming 2:43:35

26d ago2:43:35

2:43:35

We've made it all the way to Episode 200! To celebrate the milestone, this is a mega episode filled with shorter interviews about the state of historical games and of "serious" games criticism. Thanks to all of you for coming along for the ride. 1:30 Volko Ruhnke 28:35 Efka Bladukas 46:40 Candice Harris 1:01:40 Dan Thurot 1:23:50 David Thompson 1:4…

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How to Turn Conversations Into Commission Checks w/ Matthew Ferry 38:16

1M ago38:16

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If you’re failing at lead conversion, it might not be because they are unmotivated. It might not even be that the market is slow. Your clients might be locked up because of what’s coming out of your mouth. Many agents struggle to get sellers to adjust their price or buyers to make a decision, Chances are, you’re accidentally framing conversations i…

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A major report casts doubt over Labour’s housebuilding targets 28:26

1M ago28:26

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In this episode, host Sahiba Chadha is joined by Billy Reading, Inspector of Historic Buildings and Areas for Historic England to discuss: A major estate agent casts doubt over Labour’s housebuilding targets // Hawkins\Brown wins the contest to upgrade St Pancras // Campaigners call for Central YMCA’s listing // And Norman Foster celebrates his 90t…

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The Machine Stops: How Did a 1909 Story Predict Life in 2025? 1:59:59

1M ago1:59:59

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Well, that took us by surprise. This week, we dive into The Machine Stops, E.M. Forster’s 1909 short story that predicted the internet, Zoom, digital burnout, remote living - and maybe even the end of the world as we know it. How did he see it coming? And why isn’t this story more well-known? Link to the futuristic building discussed here. Follow u…

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Episode 8: Sleepy Poems about the Rain— Emily Dickinson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Aunt Effie 22:59

1M ago22:59

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Follow Jeff Kaplan's relaxing voice into as he guides you into sleep. The evening features beautiful poems about the soothing quality of rain. Works include "A Drop fell on the Apple Tree," (1890) by Emily Dickinson, "Rain in Summer" (1845) by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and “Little Raindrops" (1860) by Aunt Effie. With deep breathing, along with p…

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EP: 07.25 - Amy Valdivia with Michelle Muhammed, Founder of the Next Chapter Divorce 25:20

1M ago25:20

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In this episode of The Divorce Podcast, hosted by Amy Valdivia of the Divorce Lending Association, we’re joined by Michelle Mohammad, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and founder of The Next Chapter Divorce. Michelle shares her powerful journey from chemist to financial planner to divorce financial specialist, and how her passion for educating …

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Episode 199 - Ian, David, and Liz on the Art of Night Witches 1:02:28

1M ago1:02:28

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Ian O'Toole joins David and me to talk about Night Witches art updates! We're getting there at last! CLGS will be launching a new Backerkit campaign on July 8: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/16dd740a-2996-4b25-9b52-5ee83a2013ec/landing?ref=bk-ec-55405 Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Central Michigan University's Center for Learni…

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From Near Collapse to Cultural Icon: Leadership Lessons from Harley-Davidson with Ken Schmidt 50:50

1M ago50:50

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Important Update for Our Listeners As we embark on new mergers and exciting opportunities, we're making some adjustments to our podcast schedule. Starting in November 2024, we'll be publishing new episodes once a month. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate these changes, and we're committed to bringing you even more engaging content in t…

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The Leadership Level-Up: How to Go From 3 Agents to 25 w/ Anthwon Thomas 32:56

1M ago32:56

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Five years ago, Anthwon Thomas had a small, scrappy real estate team of just 2 or 3 people. No leverage, just hustle, heart, and a belief that more was possible. Fast forward to today, and that same small operation has grown into a thriving team of 20 to 25 agents. They’re not just holding steady in a tough market. They’re outpacing it. While many …

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InterCities: Kharkiv with Ievgeniia Gubkina 29:55

1M ago29:55

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InterCities is a six-part podcast series from Open City. In it, we travel to a number of cities and boroughs around the world that have transformed over time to discover what we can learn from these places’ achievements, struggles, successes and mistakes. In this episode, our host Owen Hatherley is joined by the Ukranian architect and urban histori…

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Battle Royale: The Dystopian Bloodbath That Captured Japan’s Millennial Anxiety 1:29:19

1M ago1:29:19

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This episode takes a deep dive into Battle Royale (2000), the controversial cult classic that shocked Japan and the world. We explore how the film’s dystopian violence serves as a metaphor for Japan’s youth crisis of the 1990s—a time marked by economic stagnation, rising truancy, youth alienation, and public anxiety over juvenile crime. Through the…

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Episode 198 - Ananda Gupta on Designing for Board and Video Games 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

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This week on the pod, Ananda Gupta, co-designer of Twilight Struggle, stops by to talk about the anniversary edition of his game, but also about new board game work and his life as a designer for Riot Games. CLGS will be launching a new Backerkit campaign on July 8: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/16dd740a-2996-4b25-9b52-5ee83a2013ec/landi…

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The Mayor of London concedes to green belt housing 28:35

1M ago28:35

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In this episode, host Fran Williams is joined by the architect Daniel Innes, committee member of Architecture LGBT+ to discuss: The Mayor of London concedes to green belt housing // Five competing visions for a new Queen Elizabeth II memorial revealed // New plans announced to upgrade the Barbican Centre // And a sneak peek inside LGBT+ issue of th…

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Escape from New York: All Style, Some Substance, So Much Potential 1:27:32

1M ago1:27:32

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This week, we’re exploring Escape from New York — a cult classic packed with attitude, atmosphere, and, in our opinion, a lot of missed opportunities. Join us as we break down what works, what doesn’t, and why we still kind of love it anyway. Follow us on Instagram @dystopediapod Email: [email protected]…

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EP: 06.25 - Karla Kyte, CDLP with Melissa Simonton, LLP 17:23

2M ago17:23

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In this episode of the Divorce and Mortgage Strategies Podcast, host Karla Kyte, CDLP®, sits down with Melissa Simonton, LLP, a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional, to discuss "Breaking Barriers: How Colorado’s LLPs Are Transforming Divorce Representation." Melissa shares her journey from senior paralegal to business owner and licensed legal profession…

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Episode 197 - Lars de Wildt on the Pop Theology of Videogames 1:02:23

2M ago1:02:23

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This week on the pod, religious studies scholar Lars de Wildt discusses the prevalence of religion in "secular" video games--and the line between which religious affectations are considered "neutral" and which are not. Also, his book is free and can be found here: https://www.aup.nl/en/book/9789048555130/the-pop-theology-of-videogames Keep the Fait…

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The Market vs. Your Market: How to Win Regardless of Conditions 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

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Every real estate agent operates under two different markets: the market and your market. The problem is, most agents are focused on the market and allow their results to be dictated by external factors. The market is interest rates, inventory levels, total homes sold, inflation, and tariffs.Your market is your listings, your pendings, your days on…

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Deconstructed: Marlborough Road, Romford - Planning and People 28:54

2M ago28:54

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In this episode of Deconstructed, Matthew Lloyd Roberts is joined by Calvin Po, Strategic Lead at Dark Matter Labs, Unit Master at the Architectural Association and architecture critic at The Spectator. They discuss 159 Marlborough Road, a house on a typical suburban street in Romford, which was the scene in 1954 of a tragic death resulting from Co…

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War, Fear, and a Dying World: The Terrifying Relevance of Children of Men 2:05:31

2M ago2:05:31

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In this week’s episode, we dive into a very different — but no less brutal — vision of dystopia. Children of Men imagines a future where no child has been born in over 18 years, and humanity faces extinction. As society collapses into chaos, Britain clings to authoritarian control, becoming one of the last functioning nations under totalitarian rul…

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Episode 196 - Erin Escobedo on Meltwater 1:00:31

2M ago1:00:31

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This week on the pod, Erin Escobedo talks about Meltwater, her game about the aftermath of a devastating nuclear war. It was originally published by Hollandspiele, but a new edition is coming out through Capstone. We also discuss fighting games! Keep the Faith campaign: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/ffdefab3-adb6-48aa-8335-797e720c58a1/l…

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What If the Nazis Won? The Terrifying World of Wolfenstein (Part 2) 52:39

2M ago52:39

52:39

After disrupting Nazi rule in Europe, BJ Blazkowicz makes a long-awaited return home to an occupied America to ignite a revolution. Like Part 1, it’s over the top, but layered with sharp social commentary, emotional depth, and unforgettable characters. We dive into the chaos, resistance, and raw storytelling that make this chapter in the Wolfenstei…

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Geology of Britannic Repair: the British Pavillion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale 29:37

2M ago29:37

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In this episode, host Fran Williams is joined by Stella Mutegi, founding director of Cave Bureau and co-curator of the British Pavilion at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale. Architecture and ‘colonial afterlives’ take centre stage in this year’s British Pavilion at Venice // Gaza’s reconstruction hangs in the balance as Israel vows 'indefini…

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Episode 195 - Brooks Barber on Sykes-Picot, Spindletop, and Painkillers 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

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This week on the pod, Brooks Barber ([email protected]) drops in to discuss several of his upcoming game designs, all of which are both very cool and historically inspired. Check out Sykes-Picot here: https://hollandspiele.com/products/sykes-picot Keep the Faith campaign: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/ffdefab3-adb6-48aa-8335-797e72…

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What If the Nazis Won? The Terrifying World of Wolfenstein (Part 1) 1:16:05

2M ago1:16:05

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In this week's episode, we venture into a horrifying alternate history where the Nazis have won World War II and conquered not only the world but also outer space. However, the resistance has a secret weapon up its sleeve: B.J. Blazkowicz! He is a one-man army determined to end the Nazis' rule once and for all. While the series is historically know…

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Ep: 05.25 - Amy Valdivia and Lisa Johnson 44:14

2M ago44:14

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This week, host Amy Valdivia welcomes Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There, Got Out. Lisa shares her powerful journey of overcoming a high-conflict, abusive marriage—and how she now helps others navigate toxic relationships with the right legal and emotional support. From self-representation wins to legislative advocacy, Lisa offers hope, insight…

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Episode 194 - Mark Herman on "Wargames According to Mark" 1:11:58

2M ago1:11:58

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This week on the pod, Mark Herman (@markherman45.bsky.social) drops by to tell us about his new book, "Wargames According to Mark," as well as his views on game design and the process of building a game. Keep the Faith campaign: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/ffdefab3-adb6-48aa-8335-797e720c58a1/landing Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsor…

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Brains Beyond the Box: Building Inclusive, Human-Centered Workplaces with Dr Matthew Zakreski 50:43

2M ago50:43

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Important Update for Our Listeners As we embark on new mergers and exciting opportunities, we're making some adjustments to our podcast schedule. Starting in November 2024, we'll be publishing new episodes once a month. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate these changes, and we're committed to bringing you even more engaging content in t…

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InterCities: Belgrade with Dubravka Sekulić 30:29

2M ago30:29

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InterCities is a brand new podcast from the team at Open City. In this six-part series, we travel to a number of cities and boroughs around the world that have transformed over time to discover what we can learn from these places’ achievements, struggles, successes and mistakes. In this episode, our host Owen Hatherley is joined by the author and a…

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There Will Come Soft Rains: Bradbury's Haunting Vision of a World Without Us 59:14

2M ago59:14

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In this week's episode, we dive into one of Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian stories. Set in 2026, after a nuclear catastrophe, all that remains is a self-operating house. The house continues its programmed routine, unaware of the world around it. Written in 1950, Bradbury delivers a powerful warning about the dangers of over-reliance on technology …

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Episode 193 - Eric Lang on Design, Activism, and Mentorship 1:08:32

3M ago1:08:32

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This week on the pod, game designer Eric Lang (@ericlang.bsky.social) discusses his thoughts on game design, what makes projects exciting, the course of his long career, and how he's giving back. Keep the Faith campaign: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/ffdefab3-adb6-48aa-8335-797e720c58a1/landing Beyond Solitaire is proudly sponsored by Ce…

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EP: 04.25 - Karla Kyte, CDLP with Jennifer Berryhill, LLP 23:17

3M ago23:17

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Visit www.divorceworkshop.com for more information and to take back control. At the Divorce Lending Association, our mission is to help divorcing homeowners make more informed decisions regarding their home equity solutions and the divorce team identify any potential conflicts between the divorce settlement, the mortgage, and real property. Divorce…

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