Best James Fennessy Podcasts (2023)

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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242. Letters Aloud: Before They Were Famous – letters on the way up 1:21:07

15h ago1:21:07

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Have you ever dreamed of being famous? Imagined what it would be like to have all your dreams come true? Recognition, adoration, basking in the limelight. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? But dig a little deeper and you’ll find that “The Road To Fame” is a prickly path, filled with twists & turns, backstabbing & betrayals. Experience a captivating jou…

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241. Peter Boal with Jackson Cooper: From Boyhood to Ballet 57:20

11d ago57:20

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From the artistic director of the Pacific Northwest Ballet and former principal dancer for the New York City Ballet comes a deeply personal memoir about one artist’s journey from boyhood to ballet. Peter Boal’s extensive background in ballet offers a unique glimpse into the world of dance with his diverse repertoire and artistic achievements, inclu…

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240. Amy Schneider with Mimi Zima: In the Form of a Question 1:20:27

23d ago1:20:27

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Who is the most successful woman to ever compete on Jeopardy!? Amy Schneider’s impressive forty-game winning streak was accompanied by an even greater prize – the joy of being herself on national television and blazing a trail for openly queer and transgender people around the world. Join Amy as she shares her singular journey that led to becoming …

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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239. Tattoo Artist Panel: Yes It Hurts and You Will Bleed 1:05:32

26d ago1:05:32

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Professor Scott Méxcal sits down with three of Seattle’s preeminent tattoo artists to chat about life behind the needle. In this discussion, they will explore the history of tattooing, tattoo cultural traditions, and the personal journeys of tattoo artists Sonrisa Barron, Suzanna Fisher, and Dustin Burt. About the artists: Sonrisa Barron is the own…

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238. Myisha Cherry with José Jorge Mendoza: Failures in Forgiveness 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

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Sages from Cicero to Oprah have told us that forgiveness requires us to let go of negative emotions and that it has a unique power to heal our wounds. In Failures of Forgiveness, Myisha Cherry argues that these beliefs couldn’t be more wrong — and that the ways we think about and use forgiveness, personally and as a society, can often do more harm …

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Working Historians

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Museum Careers for Historians: Jazlyn Sanderson - Director, Museum of Native American History 17:20

2M ago17:20

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Jazlyn Sanderson is the Director of the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville, Arkansas. In this episode, Jazlyn talks to Southern New Hampshire University’s David Buresh about the benefits of having a history degree and how to get into the museum field. David and Jazlyn go into different types of internships within the Museum of Native …

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Working Historians

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Constitution Day 2023: The Fourteenth Amendment and Modern United States History 26:05

3M ago26:05

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Get out your parchment and quill, it’s Constitution Day! In this episode, Rob will discuss the historical origins of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, how legal and popular conceptions of the Amendment have changed over the decades, and how the Amendment is relevant to our present political sphere. Dr. Denning is the Assoc…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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237. Elizabeth (Dori) Tunstall: Antiracist Design 1:24:13

2M ago1:24:13

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Design theory helps us understand how and why visual information impacts us the way that it does, and how we communicate and receive that information via the design choices we encounter. It affects how we relate to new art and technology, what we buy, and who we uplift in our society. But how have we arrived at the current norms of modernist design…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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236. Colson Whitehead with Robert Sindelar: Gritty Gotham 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

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Time travel may not be possible, but two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Colson Whitehead transports readers back to the 1970s with the latest edition in his Harlem Saga. The second in a trilogy that began with the successful Harlem Shuffle, Crook Manifesto blends dark elements with humor to feature the gritty reali…

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Working Historians

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Museum Careers for Historians: Karen Kincaid Brady - Programming Director, Neill-Cochran House Museum 30:15

3M ago30:15

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Karen Kincaid Brady is the Programming Director for the Neill-Cochran House Museum in Austin, Texas. In this episode, Karen talks to Southern New Hampshire University’s Callie Cook about the value of building your network, career opportunities in history, and creative ways to connect and build experiences with colleagues. This episode was originall…

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Working Historians

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Museum Careers for Historians: Karl McKinnon - Assistant Director of Operations and Chief Financial Officer, Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 24:15

4M ago24:15

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Karl McKinnon is the Assistant Director of Operations and Chief Financial Officer at the Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Gastonia, North Carolina. Today Karl speaks with Southern New Hampshire University’s Peter Bartel about how to make yourself stand out when applying for careers in the museum world, the importance of exuding …

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Working Historians

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Museum Careers for Historians: Buster Ratliff - Director of Operations, Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle and Panhandle-Plains Museum 49:14

4M ago49:14

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Buster Ratliff is the Director of Operations for the Cultural Foundation of the Texas Panhandle & Panhandle-Plains Museum on the campus of West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. In this episode, Buster talks with Southern New Hampshire University’s Callie Cook about the value of building your network and understanding company values. This epis…

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Working Historians

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Museum Careers for Historians: Bonnie Barnes - Executive Director, Keys History and Discover Center 40:37

5M ago40:37

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Bonnie Barnes is the Executive Director for Keys History and Discovery Center in Florida. In this episode, Bonnie talks to Southern New Hampshire University’s Callie Cook about informational interviewing, company research, and the different career paths one can explore with a history degree. This episode was originally broadcast on Southern New Ham…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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235. James Comey with Steve Scher: A Crime Novel from the Former FBI Director 1:05:13

5M ago1:05:13

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If you’ve kept up with current affairs or politics over the past decade, James Comey is likely a familiar name. Between 2013 and 2017, Comey served as the seventh director of the FBI and has been at the center of headlines about the Clinton email controversy, the Russian interference hearing, and his dismissal by former president Trump. Yet before …

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Working Historians

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The Importance of the Liberal Arts with Tim Garrity - Historian, Mount Desert Island Historical Society 25:53

5M ago25:53

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Tim Garrity has served as a hospital administrator and the director of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, from which he recently retired. We have talked to Tim before about his organization, but this time we discuss his view of the liberal arts in general, what liberal arts degree holders bring to various industries, and what liberal arts …

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234. William Alexander: Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World 57:59

5M ago57:59

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The tomato gets no respect. Never has. Stored in the dustbin of history for centuries, accused of being vile and poisonous, appropriated as wartime propaganda, subjected to being picked hard-green and gassed, even used as a projectile, the poor tomato is the Rodney Dangerfield of foods. Yet, the tomato is the most popular vegetable in America (and,…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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233. David Schmader with Kathy Fennessy: Surveying 100 Years of Pacific Northwest Cinema 1:13:03

5M ago1:13:03

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Often when we think of cinema, the first places that come to mind are New York or Los Angeles. But did you know that hundreds of films and television shows are set in cities around the Pacific Northwest? From popular series like Twin Peaks to blockbuster book adaptations like Twilight, culture writer David Schmader’s new book Filmlandia!: A Movie L…

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232. Sally James: Scholar-In-Residence Findings Night 2023 1:01:52

5M ago1:01:52

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Every year, Town Hall selects exceptional local artists and scholars for paid residencies where they engage with Town Hall programs and collaborate with our programming team to develop original events for the community. Findings Night is the final presentation for Residents to showcase what they have worked on at Town Hall. Learn more about our res…

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231. Dave Barry: Florida Man Releases Book 1:05:11

6M ago1:05:11

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Have you ever heard the beginnings of a tale involving someone from Florida and not been at least a little intrigued? New York Times bestselling author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and actual Florida Man Dave Barry returns with Swamp Story, a compelling novel that blends crime and comedy set in the state known for its unbelievable occurrences. New mom J…

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Working Historians

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Should I Go to Graduate School (MA or PhD) for History? 54:11

6M ago54:11

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Rob keeps the gang together to answer the question often posed by history majors: Should I go to graduate school in history? Eric Greisinger, Allison Millward, CB Repass, Matt Schandler, Ryan Tripp, and Rob discuss the magnitude and consequences of the decision to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in history, share some of their grad school exper…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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230. Jen Sincero: 10 Years of You Are a Badass 1:05:57

6M ago1:05:57

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Once upon a time, there was a gigantic mess named Jen Sincero. She bought the cheapest toothpaste, dated all the wrong people, drove broken cars, and made zero money. A decade later, Jen is now a world-renowned author, success coach, and motivational speaker and celebrating the 10th anniversary of her blockbuster bestseller, You Are a Badass (new e…

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229. Chasten Buttigieg with Naomi Ishisaka: I Have Something to Tell You — Growing Up Different in Small-Town America 1:10:01

6M ago1:10:01

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Growing up, Chasten Glezman Buttigieg didn’t always fit in. He felt different from his father and brothers, who loved to hunt and go camping in the rural, conservative small town where he lived. Back then, blending in was more important than feeling seen. So, when Chasten realized he was gay, he kept that part of himself hidden away for a long, pai…

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228. Claire Dederer with Sonora Jha and Angela Garbes: Monstrous Artists 1:07:40

6M ago1:07:40

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Can we still love the work of Hemingway, Polanski, Naipaul, Miles Davis, or Picasso? Should we love it? In this unflinching, deeply personal book that expands on her instantly viral Paris Review essay, “What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?” Claire Dederer asks: Does genius deserve special dispensation? Is male monstrosity the same as female…

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227. Anastacia-Reneé with Quenton Baker: Black Culture Through a Feminist Lens 1:04:43

7M ago1:04:43

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Side Notes from the Archivist is a preservation of Black culture viewed through a feminist lens. The Archivist leads readers through poems that epitomize youthful renditions of a Black girl coming of age in Philadelphia’s pre-funk ’80s; episodic adventures of “the Black Girl” whose life is depicted through the white gaze; and selections of verse ev…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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226. Preston Singletary: Honoring Stories Through Glass-Blowing 1:04:22

7M ago1:04:22

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Town Hall Seattle and Gage Academy of Art present Preston Singletary: Honoring Stories Through Glass-Blowing. The art of Preston Singletary has become synonymous with the relationship between European glass-blowing traditions and Northwest Native art. His artworks feature themes of transformation, animal spirits, and shamanism through elegant blown…

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225. Scratch Night 2023: Presentation from Our Scholar-in-Residence, Sally James 52:45

7M ago52:45

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Every year, Town Hall selects exceptional local artists and scholars for paid residencies where they engage with Town Hall programs and collaborate with our programming team to develop original events for the community. For our Spring 2023 residency, we’re lucky enough to have both a Scholar- and an Artist-in-Residence. This Scratch Night will show…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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224. V.E. Schwab with Nisi Shawl: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue 1:46:14

7M ago1:46:14

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Sometimes the impact of our actions and interactions can be vaster and longer lasting than we can predict. France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever ― and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play …

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Working Historians

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How Do I Write a History Research Paper? 23:33

7M ago23:33

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In this final episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles the writing process: How do you organize your thoughts and get past that dreaded blank page? Speaker timeline: 00:54 - Matt Schandler 06:36 - CB Repass 07:55 - Ryan Tripp 10:03 - Allison Millward 12:42 - Eric Greisinger 14:22 - Rob Denni…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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223. Ari Shapiro with Dan Shapiro: Best Strangers in the World Tour 1:03:48

8M ago1:03:48

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Join award-winning NPR journalist Ari Shapiro for an evening of conversation about his memoir and tales from his storied broadcast career. The beloved host of “All Things Considered” is known for his adventurous spirit and insatiable curiosity, which has served him well whether he’s traveling on Air Force One with President Obama, navigating war-to…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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222. Lane Moore with Angela Garbes and Lindy West: You Will Find Your People 1:06:47

8M ago1:06:47

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Movies, books, and TV shows tell us we should’ve already found our people — those close, always dependable, tried-and-true forever friends — by the time we’re adults (and if we haven’t, there must be something wrong with us). But it’s often easier said than done. Where do you find close friends beyond childhood or school? Is it even possible? Like …

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Working Historians

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How Do I Develop a Thesis Statement? 15:15

8M ago15:15

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In this fifth episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles thesis statements: What are they, why they are important, and how do you develop them? Speaker timeline: 00:51 - Matt Schandler 04:56 - Eric Greisinger 05:17 - Rob Denning 06:05 - CB Repass 06:15 - Rob Denning 06:38 - Eric Greisinger 06:…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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221. Lisa Thompson with Alexandra Oliva - Finding Elevation 1:05:04

8M ago1:05:04

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Defiance had provoked Lisa Thompson to enter the male-dominated world of high-altitude mountaineering, but defiance could only take her so far. After a harrowing battle with cancer, Lisa realized she needed to understand what motivated her to take greater and greater risks in the mountains. Finding Elevation chronicles Thompson’s path from novice c…

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Working Historians

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How Do I Find Primary Sources for a History Research Project? 24:23

8M ago24:23

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In this fourth episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel explains how they identify relevant primary sources that will help them go beyond the existing secondary source literature. We will discuss different ways to search for relevant and useful primary sources, how to determine which primary sources…

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Working Historians

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How Do I Find Secondary Sources for a History Research Project? 23:05

9M ago23:05

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In this third episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel explains how they tackle the potentially vast body of existing secondary sources that will help them provide context on the research project. We discuss different ways to search for secondary sources, how to determine which secondary sources mig…

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Working Historians

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How Do I Develop a Historical Research Question? 14:08

9M ago14:08

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In this second episode of our series on how historians research and write on historical topics, the panel tackles the importance and selection of a good research question, which will guide the historian throughout the research process. Speaker timeline: 01:00 - CB Repass 01:48 - Eric Greisinger 02:13 - CB Repass 02:28 - Matt Schandler 03:09 - Allis…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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220. Marita Dingus with Gary Faigin: Assembling a New Art of the African Diaspora 1:08:50

10M ago1:08:50

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Born and raised on her family’s 7-acre ranch in Auburn, Washington, African American sculptor Marita Dingus has been exhibiting her artwork locally and internationally for over 30 years. Working almost exclusively with found objects of every possible variety, Dingus’s work is a commentary on the enslavement of African people, recycling, and the pol…

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Working Historians

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How Do I Find a History Research Topic? 18:14

10M ago18:14

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With this episode we are launching a new series on how historians research and write on historical topics, starting with the selection of a research topic and ending with the writing process. In this first episode, a panel of historians discuss the initial selection of a research topic. Speaker timeline: 00:58 - CB Repass 01:58 - Ryan Tripp 02:48 -…

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Working Historians

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Legal Careers for Historians: Mathew Merz - Conflicts Analyst, Akerman LLP 32:05

10M ago32:05

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Mathew Merz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020 and works as Conflicts Analyst at Akerman LLP. In this episode, Mathew discusses the research, writing, and analytical skills that he learned as a history major which have been particularly useful to his job as a researcher for a law firm. Recomme…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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219. Dori Gillam - What’s Age Got to Do With It? 1:02:30

10M ago1:02:30

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You look good for your age.” “You’re too young to understand.” In employment decisions, family discussions, medical care, and even in birthday cards, assumptions about being “over the hill” or “a lazy kid” are common. What do you wish society would stop saying about your generation? How can we talk about age and aging in a more positive, affirming …

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218. Elizabeth George with Moira Macdonald - The Return of Thomas Lynley 1:00:03

10M ago1:00:03

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Why are mystery novels so captivating? Well, name a better way to be thrilled without ever having to leave your own home … For over 30 years, #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George has been penning page-turners for crime novel enthusiasts around the globe. This winter, the Seattle-based writer is back with the paperback release of he…

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Working Historians

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Library Careers for Historians: Nina Thomas - Manager, Westerville History Museum 30:36

11M ago30:36

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Nina Thomas is the manager of the Westerville History Museum, which is part of the public library system in Westerville, Ohio. In this episode, Nina discusses her academic and professional background, life as a museum manager, the nature of the museum’s public outreach efforts, and what a museum manager might look for in job applicants. Recommendat…

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Working Historians

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Business Careers for Historians: Deb Gogliettino - Associate Dean of Business Academics, SNHU 30:40

11M ago30:40

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In this episode, Rob talks to Deb Gogliettino, Associate Dean for online Business Academics at Southern New Hampshire University, about the ways that her undergraduate degree in history has helped her business-oriented career, which included positions in human resources, business administration, and academics. We also discuss how history students c…

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Working Historians

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Writing Historical Fiction: Paul Witcover - Author, Lincolnstein, and Associate Dean of MFA in Creative Writing, SNHU 57:57

12M ago57:57

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In this episode, Jimmy and Rob talk to Paul Witcover, Associate Dean for the online Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Southern New Hampshire University, about his recent novel, Lincolnstein, and the skills and responsibilities required of authors writing historical fiction. Recommendations: Paul Witcover, Lincolnstein (PS Publishin…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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217. Tom Breihan with Tom Nissley: What the Top Hits Tell Us About Pop Music 1:10:25

12M ago1:10:25

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The Billboard Hot 100 began in 1958, and for many, that little countdown list provokes some strong feelings of nostalgia. Did you listen in while gathered around a family-room radio? A walkman? Blasted through a car stereo, waiting in the driveway until you heard the #1 song of the week? The way we access music might have changed drastically over t…

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216. Erin Langner with Jen Graves: Las Vegas in Lyric Essays 58:24

12M ago58:24

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As an art critic and a museum staffer, Erin Langner was skeptical of what she would find when she visited the Las Vegas Strip for the first time in the mid-2000s. To her surprise, she returned whenever the opportunity arose, seeking to understand her attraction to this “escape” destination — and the personal histories it conjured. The architecture …

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215. David Sax: Our Not-So-Digital Future 1:34:47

12M ago1:34:47

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For years, consumers have been promised a simple, carefree digital future. We could live, work, learn, and play from the comforts of our homes, and have whatever we desire brought to our door with the flick of a finger. Instant communication would bring us together. All this technological convenience would give us more time to focus on what really …

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Working Historians

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Scotty Edler presents The Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid-19 (Part 2) 1:20:48

1y ago1:20:48

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In this second episode on the Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid-19, Rob Denning, James Fennessy, and Scotty Edler discuss the long-term political, social, economic, and cultural consequences of the plague and the flu, and they attempt to use those precedents to predict the long-term effects of Covid-19 on our own future lives.…

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Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series

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214. Amy Gallo with Ruchika Tulshyan How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) 1:08:30

1y ago1:08:30

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There’s no denying it: Work relationships can be hard. The stress of dealing with difficult people can dampen creativity and productivity, degrade the ability to think clearly and make sound decisions, and cause people to disengage. We might lie awake at night worrying, withdraw from work, or react in ways we later regret — rolling our eyes in a me…

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Working Historians

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Scotty Edler presents The Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid 19 (Part 1) 1:16:52

1y ago1:16:52

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During the next two episodes, Rob and James talk to Scotty Edler about his research into the causes and consequences of three major disease epidemics: the Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and Covid-19. Here we discuss the historical contexts of each disease and the lessons learned from each outbreak.By Robert Denning and James Fennessy

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213. Penn Jillette: A Crime Caper That Leaves Everything to Chance 50:52

1y ago50:52

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Imagine a world where decisions are decided by the roll of a pair of dice. What to eat? Roll the dice. Who to marry? Roll again. How to die, and when? Get rolling. We can only imagine how different our lives might be if we surrendered every decision to the unpredictable fall of two numbered cubes. From Penn Jillette — yes, that Penn Jillette of the…

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