Best Zachary Foster Podcasts (2025)

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S6E5 - Sofronio Vasquez / The Town Hall Spark Sessions 17:49

7d ago17:49

17:49

This week, we welcomed the golden-voiced Sofronio Vasquez, winner of NBC’s The Voice Season 26. With his championship win, Sofronio became the first Filipino and Asian man to win a major singing competition in the United States. Join us as we discuss Sofronio’s thrilling rise in the music industry. He shares his secret to remaining positive and his…

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S6E4 - Griffin Newman / The Town Hall Spark Sessions 23:43

22d ago23:43

23:43

In this week’s episode of The Town Hall Spark Sessions, we were thrilled to welcome Griffin Newman. For a decade, with his co-creator David Sims, Griffin has hosted the wildly popular podcast Blank Check with Griffin and David. Join us as Griffin discusses the Blank Check origin story, and how a film critic and an actor/comedian became longstanding…

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S6E3 - Sean Mayes / The Town Hall Spark Sessions 18:20

28d ago18:20

18:20

In this week’s Town Hall Spark Session, we welcomed Sean Mayes, the visionary conductor and founder of Pops of Color, as he takes us behind the scenes of creating an orchestra that’s building bridges and breaking barriers. Join us as Sean shares how Pops of Color sparked from idea to inception. We discuss the impact of the orchestra’s unique progra…

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S6E2 - Eisa Davis / The Town Hall Spark Sessions 19:15

1M ago19:15

19:15

For our second round The Town Hall Spark Sessions award-winning actor, writer, and singer-songwriter, Eisa Davis. In addition to co-writing the Warriors concept album with Lin-Manuel Mirana, she wrote and starred in Angela’s Mixtape, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for her play Bulrusher. Join us as we discuss Eisa’s approach to …

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S6E1 - Lin-Manuel Miranda / The Town Hall Spark Sessions 23:11

2M ago23:11

23:11

Surprise! We’re back, with some hot, fresh creative sparks for you—and this time, we’re at the Town Hall! In the first episode of The Town Hall Spark Sessions, we’re thrilled to feature a new conversation with Lin-Manuel Miranda about legacy, creativity, and the upcoming Spring Shout at the Town Hall—a benefit performance honoring him! As one of to…

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Introducing The Town Hall Spark Sessions 4:38

2M ago4:38

4:38

The Town Hall, New York City’s landmark cultural venue, is teams up with The Spark File, the acclaimed creativity podcast hosted by Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien, in this brand-new podcast series: The Town Hall Spark Sessions. The Town Hall Spark Sessions will spotlight creatives, musicians, comedians, artists, advocates, cultural creators and c…

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Season 5 Finale 38:44

5M ago38:44

38:44

After 20 spark-filled episodes, we’re wrapping up the season with a celebration! Join us as we look back at this remarkable season of spark, discuss highlights, and share just how we made this season happen. Bringing Season 5 of the Spark File podcast was a challenge. We were wrestling between our desire to make a perfect product and our hope to ge…

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Stephen King On Writing 37:11

5M ago37:11

37:11

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien

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Closing Ceremonies: Blue Man Group 42:35

5M ago42:35

42:35

Recently, we learned that the beloved Blue Man Group will be closing their New York City and Chicago companies in 2025. This news was bittersweet, to say the least. Blue Man Group has impacted each of our personal and professional lives in many ways; not the least of which was the 25 years Laura dedicated to building the Blue Man Group brand as the…

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Hug An Author Today 32:44

5M ago32:44

32:44

We know that writing a book is hard work—longform creativity takes patience, stamina, and an extraordinary drive to make it to the finish line. That’s why, this week, we’re celebrating our dear friend Jenny Clift, whose new book Thriving Artist: How Musicians, Performers, and Creatives Can Use EFT Tapping to Achieve Balance, Career Growth, and Succ…

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Making Change Pt. 3 37:57

6M ago37:57

37:57

As the New Year barrels on, bringing an abundance of uncertainty with it, we wanted to return to a topic that has sparked us many times before: Making change. In this week’s episode of The Spark File podcast, we reflect on the work of scientists and experts who study the circuitry of the brain, and offer some tangible tips for how to make change in…

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Primordial Soup 32:24

6M ago32:24

32:24

When Oxford revealed its annual “Word of the Year” earlier this month, we had some questions—and not just because “Brain Rot” is two words. The truth is, we scroll past hundreds of images, sounds, and writings every day, pumping into our brains faster than any information has ever moved before. We absorb things that are neither meaningful nor thoug…

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Gifts & Creativity 44:02

6M ago44:02

44:02

We have found that the more we tap into our creativity, the more we enjoy the holiday season. In this week’s episode of The Spark File Podcast, we explore creativity in the form of gift-giving. Join us as we discuss the history of giving tangible gifts and why the tradition continues. We’ll explore some of the incredible gifts given (and received!)…

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Menopause + Creativity 43:57

6M ago43:57

43:57

This week, we’re exploring an experience shared by more than half of the world’s population: Menopause. If you are thinking to yourself, “Oh, that topic isn’t for me.” We’re here to tell you the truth: menopause impacts everyone. If you have had a period in your life, or if you love a person who has had a period, this episode is for you. (Spoiler: …

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Charting The Future of Freemasonry with R.W. Brad Billings 2:06:33

6M ago2:06:33

2:06:33

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join-----------------------------------Recommended Masonic Books:► Light Reflections: Philosophical Thoughts and Observations of a Texas Freemason by Brad Kohanke - https://amzn.to/3226x7C► Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labo…

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Go All The Way There 36:02

7M ago36:02

36:02

Like many artists, we deeply empathize with the world around us. It can be hard to manage all the tough feelings that come up. A lot is happening in the world—a lot to laugh about, cry about, shout about, and rage about. Sorrow can bring joy, anger can bring calm, and it can all feel impossible to face. And, like it or not, we believe there is one …

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Reaching Out 36:00

7M ago36:00

36:00

In our opinion, creating a connection with others is the most singularly powerful tool any creative has in their armory. Unfortunately, a lot of us find that it’s easier said than done. This week, Susan and Laura explore Molly Beck’s book Reach Out: The Simple Strategy You Need to Expand Your Network. Join us as we discuss Molly’s research-based gu…

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Fostering Masonic Unity with Bro. Carlton Newberry 1:25:19

7M ago1:25:19

1:25:19

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Join The Joiners 33:35

7M ago33:35

33:35

Lately it feels like so many of us are longing for belonging, but finding it harder than to connect. But why? In this week’s episode of The Spark File podcast, we dig in to find the answer. Join us as Laura examines the work of social scientist Bob Putnam, whose book Bowling Alone: the Collapse and Revival of American Community connects the decline…

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Catharsis, Comfort & Change 36:43

7M ago36:43

36:43

The weight of the world felt heavy this week, but tough moments are when we feel luckiest to have this incredible community. Like we always say, everyone is creative but smart creative people do not go it alone! So this week, we did what we so often recommend to our coaching clients when the path ahead feels cloudy: We reached out to all the brave …

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The Creative Act 35:21

7M ago35:21

35:21

Here at the Spark File, creativity is a way of life and a way of being in the world. In this week’s episode of The Spark File Podcast, Laura digs into Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act: A Way of Being. A profoundly successful American record producer, Rubin is the co-founder of Def Jam recordings, founder of American Recordings and former co-presi…

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Moral Distress Signal 34:50

8M ago34:50

34:50

Have you ever found yourself giggling at the most unexpected insult, like "sparrow's fart"? Join us as we kick off this episode of The Spark File with laughter and a light-hearted exchange that sets the stage for a journey through creativity and introspection. We'll explore the wonderful world of "spark files," those magical little tools for captur…

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Spooky Sparks from SPARKfest 39:34

8M ago39:34

39:34

In this week’s episode of the Spark File podcast, we head back to the beautiful Saunders Farm in Ottawa, Canada, where we were fortunate to host our almost annual SPARKFest. This week, on the eve of Halloween, we’re embracing the spooky season. Listen on to hear directly from Spark File community members. In this week’s episode you’ll hear sparks t…

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Them's The Rules 34:21

8M ago34:21

34:21

Every so often we hear the question: what is that “special sauce” that helps make up this “warm clan of creatives.” The truth is, a healthy culture and community requires a commitment to that mission from every single person involved. As educators, we’ve spent years learning about what conditions are most optimal for connection and community. As cr…

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Sparks from SPARKfest (Part 1) 37:44

8M ago37:44

37:44

In this week’s episode, you’ll get an extra special glimpse into SPARKfest 2024, our Spark File community retreat, held last fall at the beautiful Saunders Farm in Ottawa, Canada. When we say that The Spark File is a warm and wonderful clan of creatives, this is what we mean! Listen in and you’ll feel the live-in-front-of-a-crackling-fire ambience …

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WWGD? (Learning from Gavin Creel) 47:35

9M ago47:35

47:35

As we grieve the loss of our dear friend Gavin Creel, Susan called out for memories, wisdom, and lessons learned from Gavin, and we were touched by the outpouring of love from all across the globe. In this week’s episode, titled “WWGD? (Learning from Gavin Creel)," we hear from people who learned something from Gavin over the years—in rehearsal hal…

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Grief & Creativity 42:27

9M ago42:27

42:27

In this special episode, we draw from Laura’s experiences having lost both of her parents and discuss the ways in which creativity can help us to move through grief. We share thoughts on the non-linear path of grieving, and how to meet grief in the sometimes-unexpected places that it manifests. We also take a look at how profound artists like Frida…

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Shining Your Creative Light 27:48

9M ago27:48

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Here’s a summary of the key takeaways from this episode! In this week’s episode, we discuss the idea of “shining the light” on your creative work.What do we mean by “shining the light”? In The Spark File Community, we think of the creative cycle in three steps: generating sparks, fanning the flames of creativity, and shining the light on your creat…

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Certainty v. Creativity 29:09

9M ago29:09

29:09

Certainty or Creativity - which will you choose? This week, Nathan Hill’s novel “Wellness” serves as a springboard for Laura’s spark. The specific line that ignited our conversation? "You can choose to be certain or you can choose to be alive." We'll discuss how this notion impacts all our creative journeys and share wisdom from playwright Stephen …

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Building Masonic Education From The Ground Up 1:23:35

10M ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join-----------------------------------Recommended Masonic Books:► Light Reflections: Philosophical Thoughts and Observations of a Texas Freemason by Brad Kohanke - https://amzn.to/3226x7C► Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labo…

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A Best Practices Lodge with Bro. Pete Normand 1:23:34

10M ago1:23:34

1:23:34

Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join-----------------------------------Recommended Masonic Books:► Light Reflections: Philosophical Thoughts and Observations of a Texas Freemason by Brad Kohanke - https://amzn.to/3226x7C► Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labo…

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Masonic Data Dive with Bro. Zachary Haston 1:54:01

11M ago1:54:01

1:54:01

Join the Inner Circle and become a member to get access to AD-FREE & EXCLUSIVE content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join 🔔 For WEEKLY Videos Like This, SUBSCRIBE By clicking the Link BELOW 👇!https://www.youtube.com/masonicimprovement?sub_confirmation=1 🔥Check out these TOP TRENDING playlists: Members Only Playlist: http…

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Esoterica Episode 0: Kabbalah in Freemasonry (Part 2) 1:20:25

12M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

Join the Inner Circle and become a member to get access to AD-FREE & EXCLUSIVE content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/joinTarot readings taken from https://biddytarot.com/Images found on Wikipedia.comJustin's links: https://beacons.ai/jonesjt 🔔For WEEKLY videos like this, SUBSCRIBE by clicking the link BELOW👇!https://www.…

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The GOATS of Freemasonry Episode 1: Bro. Robert Park 1:13:06

1y ago1:13:06

1:13:06

Join the Inner Circle and become a member to get access to AD-FREE & EXCLUSIVE content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join 🔔 For WEEKLY Videos Like This, SUBSCRIBE By clicking the Link BELOW 👇!https://www.youtube.com/masonicimprovement?sub_confirmation=1 🔥Check out these TOP TRENDING playlists: Members Only Playlist: http…

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Esoterica Episode 0: Kabbalah in Freemasonry (Part 1) 1:43:40

1y ago1:43:40

1:43:40

Join the Inner Circle and become a member to get access to AD-FREE & EXCLUSIVE content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/joinJustin's links: https://beacons.ai/jonesjt 🔔For WEEKLY videos like this, SUBSCRIBE by clicking the link BELOW👇!https://www.youtube.com/masonicimprovement?sub_confirmation=1 ----------------------------…

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From Vision to Victory - The Power of Buy-In in Masonic Lodges 45:41

1y ago45:41

45:41

https://beacons.ai/jonesjt

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Esoterica Episode 1: The Cardinal Virtues and Manifestation 1:21:08

1+ y ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Join us for our new segment on Esoteric concepts! https://beacons.ai/jonesjt

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A Masonic Tradition: A Father-Son Journey Through Freemasonry 1:30:55

1+ y ago1:30:55

1:30:55

Justin's links: https://beacons.ai/jonesjt

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Rules & Bylaws: Setting Your Masonic Lodge Up for Success 53:15

1+ y ago53:15

53:15

https://beacons.ai/jonesjt

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2024 Texas Grand Lodge Reflection with the Inner Circle 2:04:31

1+ y ago2:04:31

2:04:31

https://beacons.ai/jonesjt

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Live with R.W. Roberto Sanchez, Bro. Fluff, and more! 2:41:50

1+ y ago2:41:50

2:41:50

#freemasons #leadership #motivation #subscribe #podcast #video Disclaimer: The opinions of the hosts and guests in this video do not reflect the opinions of any lodge or Grand Lodge.

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A Cloud In Love 30:20

1+ y ago30:20

30:20

A Cloud in Love, a children's tale by Nazim Hikmet, translated from Turkish into English by Evrim Emir-Sayers, audio recording by David Selim Sayers (Paris, France), 2023.Read the story here: https://parisinstitute.org/a-cloud-in-love/soundcloud: @parisinstituteinstagram: www.instagram.com/parisinstitute/facebook: www.facebook.com/parisinstitute.or…

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2024 Proposed Resolutions Roundtable 2:07:50

1+ y ago2:07:50

2:07:50

Justin, Dennis, and several guests discuss the upcoming 2024 proposed resolutions. This is a DISCUSSION intended for educational purposes only. No attempts are being made at politicking or trying to affect any votes. Disclaimer: The opinions of the hosts and guests in this video do not reflect the opinions of any lodge or Grand Lodge. This video ha…

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In Search of Masonic Light with R.W. Roberto Sanchez 1:35:41

1+ y ago1:35:41

1:35:41

Have you watched Masonic Improvements interview with the one and only R.W. Roberto M Sanchez? We have been hearing so much about R.W. Roberto M. Sanchez, but who is the man behind the , who is the man spilling all the “Tea”? Well, first I would invite you to watch our interview with him on Masonic Improvement.We have his full resume and bio availab…

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A History of Palestine & the War on Gaza with Zachary Foster - Episode 47 1:14:04

1+ y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

It is December 21st, 2023. For the Western world and many others around the globe, it's a time of celebrations, generosity, and reflection. Yet in Gaza, there is no time or reason to celebrate: for it is simply day 75 of the War on Gaza. Survival is the only thing that matters for more than 2 million Palestinians, half of which are children. With m…

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PICT Voices #36: Zachary Foster, Gaza: The Spiral of Violence 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

37:37

Our thirty-sixth interview is with Zachary Foster Middle East Scholar (San Francisco, USA) by David Selim Sayers (Paris, France) Wednesday, October 11, 2023PICT Voices is an interview series conducted by PICT faculty with notable members of the broader PICT community. Our goal is to present our community with a variety of voices across the spectrum…

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Land and Liberty: Eco-communist Strategy in England and Beyond w/ Kai Heron - Episode 46 1:36:17

1+ y ago1:36:17

1:36:17

Summer is over! (Though it seems there's no end to the heat!) Listen in as we're joined by Kai Heron, Lecturer in political ecology at Lancaster Univerity We talk: Public/Commons partnerships, Agroecology, Revolutionary Strategy, Eco-Leninism, Degrowth, Agrarian question in the UK, the State as a terrain of struggle, Global South extractivism, Effe…

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Episode 5: Fostering Creativity through Suzuki training with Zachary Sweet 50:34

2y ago50:34

50:34

An excellent conversation with Zachary Sweet, a fantastic cellist, teacher, and teacher-trainer based here in the US. Zachary is a registered Teacher Trainer for the Suzuki Association of the Americas and is also an instructor of cello at Nazareth College and Binghamton University. As you'll hear in our conversation, Zachary is passionate about hel…

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Freemasonry's Progressive Line: Secrets of Success 51:20

2y ago51:20

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✅ Don't miss the Masonic Improvement: Building A Better Brotherhood Summit! Tickets are here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/567318895087#freemasons #leadership #motivation #subscribe #podcast #video Disclaimer: The opinions of the hosts and guests in this video do not reflect the opinions of any lodge or Grand Lodge.…

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Episode 4: Concertmaster Eric Wyrick on Leadership, Practice, and Musical Parenting 44:41

2y ago44:41

44:41

A great conversation with NJ Symphony concertmaster Eric Wyrick. Eric is on faculty at Princeton University, and was a long-time member and leader within the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Our conversation covered preparing for high-pressure performances, raising musical children, and what it takes to build a career in the orchestral world today. In th…

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