Conversations with Dennis Tardanhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardanCreative, spontaneous conversations with other human beings on the path of life.enCopyright Dennis Tardan (C/O Blogtalkradio)Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:30:00 GMTSun, 19 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMTLifestyleBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/8c697d51-3c2d-4ced-9ae8-1609da2a8bf8_den_with_hat_300.jpgConversations with Dennis Tardanhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardanCreative, spontaneous conversations with other human beings on the path of life.dennis@dennistardan.comDennisTardanconversation,activist,humanity,science,spirituality,musiciansDennisTardannoConversations with Humans on the PathepisodicS09:26 A (first) Conversation with Adam Frankhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/19/s0926-a-first-conversation-with-adam-frankLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/19/s0926-a-first-conversation-with-adam-frank/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/19/s0926-a-first-conversation-with-adam-frankSun, 19 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMTS09:26 A (first) Conversation with Adam FrankAdam Frank is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester as well as a popular science writer. He is the co-founder of NPR's 13.7 Cosmos and Culture Blog.  He also does regular on-air commentaries for All Things Considered and has two books on science culture published (the last one for Simon & Schuster). Professor Frank received his Ph.D. in Physics (1992) from University of Washington.  He held postdoctoral and visiting scientist positions at Leiden University and the University of Minnesota. In 1995, he was awarded a Hubble Fellowship. He joined the University as an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy in 1996. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2000 and to Professor in 2004. He received a University Bridging Fellowship in 2005. Prof. Frank's research is in the general area of Theoretical Astrophysics, and in particular the hydrodynamic and magneto-hydrodynamic evolution of matter ejected from stars. Current research topic include jets from Young Stellar Objects, bipolar outflows from evolved stars such as Planetary Nebulae and Massive stars. Investigations are carried out though the use of large scale numerical simulations. Here is a link to Adam's webpage:  https://www.adamfrankscience.com/ 00:59:00DennisTardannoAstrophysics,Zen,Alien lifeDr. Adam Frank and Dennis talk personal histories, astrophysics, spirituality, Zen Buddhism, and morea38d56f1-1f76-4db3-9b47-a356d159e8d1S09:25 A (first) conversation with Clifford Johnsonhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/16/s0925-a-first-conversation-with-clifford-johnsonLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/16/s0925-a-first-conversation-with-clifford-johnson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/16/s0925-a-first-conversation-with-clifford-johnsonThu, 16 Apr 2020 15:30:00 GMTS09:25 A (first) conversation with Clifford JohnsonProfessor Clifford V. Johnson’s work in science ranges from teaching and research into black holes, particle physics, string theory, and cosmology, to public outreach where he strives to put science back into the general culture. He helps artists, writers, and filmmakers incorporate science into their work, and appears on several TV and online shows. He has been a science advisor for many TV shows and movies, including Nat Geo’s Genius (featuring Einstein), Marvel’s Agent Carter, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame, and more. Johnson also recently wrote and illustrated a graphic novel featuring science called "The Dialogues: Conversations about the Nature of the Universe" (MIT Press), selected as one of Science Friday’s Best books of the year - two years in succession! Here is a link to Clifford's blog:  https://asymptotia.com/ Here is a link to his graphic novel:  https://thedialoguesbook.com/   01:01:00DennisTardannoOrigin story,Early yearsClifford and Dennis have a conversation the early years in Clifford's life....923d8fe2-6330-4bec-ba13-a68dc7fd294c925fullS09:24 A Conversation with Marnix Pauwelshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/09/s0924-a-conversation-with-marnix-pauwelsLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/09/s0924-a-conversation-with-marnix-pauwels/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/09/s0924-a-conversation-with-marnix-pauwelsThu, 09 Apr 2020 15:30:00 GMTS09:24 A Conversation with Marnix PauwelsMarnix Pauwels is a writer and coach based in Amsterdam.  Here is Marnix in his own words: Yeah, I know the dark side. I did the booze and the drugs and the cigarettes. I suffered through years and years of depression, anxiety, self-pity, anger and other devastating crap. And one day while the pain seemed unbearable, I realised I wanted to quit, you know, really QUIT, getting out of existence.  But I didn’t. And it’s all old news, my friend. For over six years now, I’ve been more free and happy and creative and loving than ever before. Without ‘positive thinking’, without constantly working on myself. It’s all truly effortless, relaxed, natural. And I’d love to show you how it’s done.  Although my books are Dutch only (at least at this point in time), my transformative coaching is available in English. Here is Marnix's website:  https://www.marnix.nl/homepage/welkom/english/ This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan. 00:54:00DennisTardannoAddiction,depression,masculinity,coaching,healingMarnix and I talk life, learnings, coaching, toxic masculinity, consciousness and, and, and...65359605-c17b-4c13-9bf6-a85fb438e0be924fullS09:23 A Conversation with Sara MacSorleyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/08/s0923-a-conversation-with-sara-macsorleyLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/08/s0923-a-conversation-with-sara-macsorley/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/08/s0923-a-conversation-with-sara-macsorleyWed, 08 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMTS09:23 A Conversation with Sara MacSorleySara MacSorley started her career as a super cool science major with a degree in marine biology. Working in science education and outreach led her to pursue a graduate degree in business, which led to a new role as the director of a community-based program bringing arts and science to children and educators.  It was at this special place where she got the idea to create a story and coloring book celebrating today's dynamic women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The first Super Cool Scientists book was an amazing collaborative adventure. Soon, Sara mapped out a plan for a second volume, spotlighting another 22 women in STEM called, Super Cool Scientists #2, but also authoring a chapter in 20 Beautiful Women Vol. 6, consulting as a book editor, and serving as a job sourcing recruiter. Today, Sara has found her way into the marketing department of an online education company, working as a full-time writer. Here is a link to Super Cool Scientists Book #1:  https://tinyurl.com/wnm54eq Here is a link to Super Cool Scientists Book #2:  https://tinyurl.com/tca8w6t This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan. 00:54:00DennisTardannoSTEM,STEAM,Women in Science,art,scienceSara and I talk getting more women in STEAM - Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Math00b11926-7414-4f93-8575-abe52118271f923fullS09:22 A Conversation with Don Thomashttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/07/s0922-a-conversation-with-don-thomasLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/07/s0922-a-conversation-with-don-thomas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/07/s0922-a-conversation-with-don-thomasTue, 07 Apr 2020 15:30:00 GMTS09:22 A Conversation with Don ThomasDr. Don Thomas is an astronaut, scientist, professional speaker, educator, and author of Orbit of Discovery about his STS-70 mission aboard space shuttle Discovery.  A veteran of four flights, Don has spent 44 days in space and orbited the Earth nearly 700 times.  Don’s mission is helping to inform and excite the public about our future in space and preparing our next generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers for their missions in the future. Here is a link to Don's website: http://ohioastronaut.com Here is a link to Don's book, "Orbit of Discovery":  http://ohioastronaut.com/book This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan. 01:01:00DennisTardannoAstronaut,Space travelDon and Dennis talk all things space and his perspectives.c73b3289-8200-41cf-9ae4-9770905de8a2922fullS09:21 A Conversation with Dr. James Crowehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/05/s0921-a-conversation-with-dr-james-croweLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/05/s0921-a-conversation-with-dr-james-crowe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/05/s0921-a-conversation-with-dr-james-croweSun, 05 Apr 2020 19:30:00 GMTS09:21 A Conversation with Dr. James CroweDr. James Crowe is Director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Center and the Ann Scott Carell Professor of Pediatrics, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt.  His laboratory studies the human immune response to infection for a wide variety of major human pathogens, including many emerging infections.   Dr. Crowe is the Director of the HUMAN IMMUNOME PROJECT, an ambitious effort to identify the sequence of all transcripts for human adaptive immune receptors.  His research group uses a very broad array of techniques including molecular and cellular biology, state-of-the-art imaging and flow cytometry, bioinformatics, and bioengineering approaches to attack scientific problems at the forefront of immunity research.  The group has been recognized widely as a leader in antibody sciences, for instance as the Best Academic Research Team, 11th Annual Vaccine Industry Excellence Awards, World Vaccine Congress, recipient of the 2019 Merck Future Insight Prize for Pandemic Preparedness, and large-scale research grants and contracts from NIH and DoD, including the DARPA Pandemic Prevention Program (P3). Here is Dr. Crowe's powerful TEDx talk:  https://youtube.com/watch?v=YfuS3__1a-k This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan. 00:52:00DennisTardannoCovid-19,pandemic,vaccines,medical research,healthcareDr. Crowe and Dennis discuss the Covid-19 pandemic, how to mitigate, eventually cure and more...b6f1b25d-a495-4c4a-a183-37e2a8feb4c5921fullS09:20 A Conversation with Mike P. Burtonhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/04/s0920-a-conversation-with-mike-p-burtonLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/04/s0920-a-conversation-with-mike-p-burton/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/04/s0920-a-conversation-with-mike-p-burtonSat, 04 Apr 2020 18:00:00 GMTS09:20 A Conversation with Mike P. BurtonMike P. Burton grew up in North Carolina and Delaware, listening to George Carlin, Eddie Murphy, and Steven Wright. He moved to New York after college with a Theatre Arts degree in hand.  He did some off-off-off Broadway shows while waiting tables and bartending but comedy was always something he wanted to do but never followed through with so one day he woke up and decided to stop talking about it and actually do it. That night he went to an open-mic paid $5 for five minutes of stage time and he’s been doing it ever since.  Mike has done plays, a music video, a variety show “The Fringe”, some independent films and a couple of commercials.  He was the regular warm-up for daytime talk shows The Revolution and Bethenny while also subbing in at Rachel Ray, The View and Dr.Oz He travels all over doing stand-up from Maine to New Mexico to Florida and the exotic Dakota’s as well as working on cruises all over the sea.  Recently, Mike taped a Drybar comedy special which can be found on Drybarcomedy.com.   It has been said that he has the southern roots to make him hospitable and enough New York in him to give him an edge. Here is Mike's website:  http://mikepburton.com This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan. 00:58:00DennisTardannocomedy,comedian,comedians,entertainment,comicsMike P. Burton and Dennis talk racism, white privilege, comedy and lifedb7fd7b8-f165-4766-a8f2-508c8d320259920fullS09:19 A (first) Conversation with Ross MacPheehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/03/s0919-a-first-conversation-with-ross-macpheeLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/03/s0919-a-first-conversation-with-ross-macphee/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/03/s0919-a-first-conversation-with-ross-macpheeFri, 03 Apr 2020 15:30:00 GMTS09:19 A (first) Conversation with Ross MacPheeRoss MacPhee is a paleomammalogist on the curatorial staff of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, where he has worked since 1988. He has conducted more than 50 expeditions in many parts of the world, researching the evolution and extinction of Ice Age mammals. In addition to numerous scientific papers in Science, Nature, PNAS and other professional journals, Ross is the author of End of the Megafauna: The Fate of the World’s Hugest, Fiercest, and Strangest Animals (WW Norton, 2018), Race to The End: Amundsen, Scott, and the Attainment of the South Pole (Sterling, 2010) and the editor of Extinctions in Near Time: Causes, Contexts, and Consequences (Kluwer/Plenum, 1999).  Here is where you can buy Ross' book, End of the Megafauna:  https://tinyurl.com/uhldnca This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan. 00:57:00DennisTardannoMammals,Extinction,Natural history,Biology,ZoologyDr. Ross MacPhee and I talk evolution, extinction and mammals on the planet Earth13e87bad-ee33-4521-a8a3-bab008edf01f919fullS09:18 A Conversation with Betsy Westhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/02/s0918-a-conversation-with-betsy-westLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/02/s0918-a-conversation-with-betsy-west/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/02/s0918-a-conversation-with-betsy-westThu, 02 Apr 2020 19:00:00 GMTS09:18 A Conversation with Betsy WestBetsy West is the director/producer of RBG (Magnolia, Participant, CNN Films, 2018) along with Julie Cohen. She is a 21-time Emmy Award winner for her work as an ABC News producer and executive producer of the documentary series Turning Point. As vice president at CBS News from 1998 to 2005, she oversaw 60 Minutes and 48 Hours.   She was executive producer of the MAKERS (AOL & PBS, 2012) documentary and digital series, the short documentary, The 4%: Film’s Gender Problem (Epix, 2016) and the feature  documentary, The Lavender Scare (2017). Betsy is a graduate of Brown University and is the Fred W. Friendly professor at Columbia Journalism School.  This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan. 00:59:00DennisTardannoRBG,Documentary Films,Documentaries,Feminism,Gender equityBetsy and Dennis talk RBG, creating documentaries, and her and her team's process43a58e5a-d595-4324-9391-9ff7979216ad918fullS09:17 A Conversation with Peter Haashttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/01/s0917-a-conversation-with-peter-haasLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/01/s0917-a-conversation-with-peter-haas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/04/01/s0917-a-conversation-with-peter-haasWed, 01 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMTS09:17 A Conversation with Peter HaasPeter Haas is the Associate Director of the Brown University Humanity Centered Robotics Initiative where he helps in research on AR, VR and MR interfaces for robots, MR shared mental models with robots, social robotics for the elderly, UAV autonomy, Moral norms in AI.  He is an entrant in the Avatar X-prize to develop VR controlled Avatars. He was the Co-Founder and COO of XactSense, a UAV manufacturer working on LIDAR mapping.  Prior to XactSense, Peter founded AIDG – a small hardware enterprise accelerator in Haiti and Guatemala.  AIDG did design for extreme affordability work and provided seed funding to local entrepreneurs.   Peter received both TED and Echoing Green fellowships. He has been a speaker at TED Global, The World Bank, Harvard University and other venues. He holds a Philosophy B.A. from Yale. This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 01:00:00DennisTardannoAI,robotics,Artificial Intelligence,Futuristics,Economic justicPeter and Dennis talk AI, robotics and the future of workd3240f65-bf2b-4c31-bb2a-8b7abc01649a917fullS03:16 A 2nd Conversation with Aubrey de Greyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/31/s0316-a-2nd-conversation-with-aubrey-de-greyLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/31/s0316-a-2nd-conversation-with-aubrey-de-grey/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/31/s0316-a-2nd-conversation-with-aubrey-de-greyTue, 31 Mar 2020 16:00:00 GMTS03:16 A 2nd Conversation with Aubrey de GreyThis is my second conversation with Aubrey done on March 31, 2020 right in middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Aubrey de Grey is a biomedical gerontologist based in Mountain View, California, USA, and is the Chief Science Officer of SENS Research Foundation, a California-based 501(c)(3) biomedical research charity that performs and funds laboratory research dedicated to combating the aging process. He is also VP of New Technology Discovery at AgeX Therapeutics, a biotechnology startup developing new therapies in the field of biomedical gerontology. In addition, he is Editor-in-Chief of Rejuvenation Research, the world’s highest-impact peer-reviewed journal focused on intervention in aging. Aubrey received his BA and Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge in 1985 and 2000. This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan His original field was computer science, and he did research in the private sector for six years in the area of software verification before switching to biogerontology in the mid-1990s. Here is one place to learn more about (and DONATE to) Aubrey's work:  http://sens.org This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 00:38:00DennisTardannoAging,Consciousness,Quality of LifeAubrey and Dennis pick up where they left off in their 1st A Conversation with...960acb83-b375-4906-862f-d35d14b7f279916fullS09:16 A Conversation with Jessica It's All Goodhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/26/s0916-a-conversation-with-jessica-its-all-goodLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/26/s0916-a-conversation-with-jessica-its-all-good/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/26/s0916-a-conversation-with-jessica-its-all-goodThu, 26 Mar 2020 19:00:00 GMTS09:16 A Conversation with Jessica It's All GoodJessica It's All Good is a lady comedian from the South with a loud personality and no shame or inhibitions. She has rocked out places like The Comedy Zone, in Greenville, SC, Elm Street Cultural Arts Village in Woodstock, GA, and colleges between Missouri and New York. Along with putting up a comedy special at The Complex Theatre in Hollywood, CA where her one hour comedy special: "Memoirs of a Supermodel Princess Clown" was featured. She is also the host and producer for a regular comedy show right outside of Atlanta, Ga. called The unBOXed Comedy Series. This is a quarterly show that she has had since 2018, which brings fellow comedians to Out Of Box Theatre. You can find Jessica on all kinds of stages. Jessica is becoming known across the southeast, and is looking forward to making the whole world laugh with a good dose of chocolate southern swag and twisted positivity. Be on the lookout for the fro with the bow. Here is Jessica's web page:  http://jessicaitsallgoodwillliams.com Here is the Go Fund  Me page for Jessica's TV Comedy Special:  https://jessicaitsallgoodwilliams.com/gofundme This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 00:45:00DennisTardannoComedy,Go Fund Me,Southern humor,Comedian,EntertainmentJessica and I talk comedy, self-funding, gender equity, race and life.218fc4d6-39e5-4651-bc22-3beb9af3cfb3916fullS09:15 A Conversation with Dr. Steve Finkelsteinhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/25/s0915-a-conversation-with-dr-steve-finkelsteinLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/25/s0915-a-conversation-with-dr-steve-finkelstein/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/25/s0915-a-conversation-with-dr-steve-finkelsteinWed, 25 Mar 2020 19:00:00 GMTS09:15 A Conversation with Dr. Steve FinkelsteinDr. Steven Finkelstein is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Texas at Austin.  Steve has been a leader in the observational discovery of very distant galaxies with the Hubble Space Telescope, and followup observations of these galaxies with the world’s largest ground-based telescopes.  Steve and his team are involved involved in several future NASA space missions, including as a Principal Investigator of an Early Release Science program with the James Webb Space Telescope, which will launch in early 2021.  He is married to Dr. Keely Finkelstein, who is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the department, and they have two kids together. This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 00:30:00DennisTardannoHubble Telescope,Astronomy,Physics,Early Universe,Active Classroom LearningIf you are curious about the Universe and what we know about the Cosmos, listen here.00219553-733a-4cda-9c40-2de3dd1bb3c2915fullS09:14 A Conversation with Bill Holstonhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/25/s0914-a-conversation-with-bill-holstonLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/25/s0914-a-conversation-with-bill-holston/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/25/s0914-a-conversation-with-bill-holstonWed, 25 Mar 2020 16:00:00 GMTS09:14 A Conversation with Bill HolstonBill Holston was a very active pro bono volunteer lawyer before becoming Executive Director of Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Inc.  He was awarded the Angel of Freedom Award by HRI because of his commitment to provide pro bono services to clients. In 2012, Bill left his law practice to become the Executive Director of HRI.  Before this, he was a partner in the Dallas law firm of Sullivan and Holston.  In 1997, Bill received the Outstanding Political Asylum Lawyer Award from the Dallas Bar Association and in 2002, was the award recipient for Distinguished Pro Bono Service by the Dallas Bar Associations’ Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.  Since 2008, he has been an avid mentor to young lawyers in the Dallas Bar Association’s Transition to Law Committee. Human Rights Initiative is a small agency. With a staff of 11, their pro bono lawyers gave almost $4 million of free legal services to immigrant survivors of violence. Bill leads the team of HRI’s great staff. He speaks and writes frequently about human rights issues. Would you like to know more about Bill, his work and his team?  Here is a link to an article in Dallas Doing Good: https://www.dallasdoinggood.com/doing-good/bill-holston-compassionate-legal-representation This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 00:29:00DennisTardannoHuman rights,Immigrant rights,Pro bono,White Supermacy,racismBill and I talk about human rights in the Americas and beyond in 2020 and beyondf78ec4e9-4779-4118-9adb-ab69dfbbfe82914fullS09:13 A Conversation with Laura Farberhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/24/s0913-a-conversation-with-laura-farberLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/24/s0913-a-conversation-with-laura-farber/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/24/s0913-a-conversation-with-laura-farberTue, 24 Mar 2020 15:30:00 GMTS09:13 A Conversation with Laura FarberLaura Farber, a survivor of the Columbine High School massacre, produced and directed the documentary, "We Are Columbine".  Laura follows the lives, the trauma, the healings and growings and journeys of 4 of her fellow students who were also there that awful day in April 1999. Laura is a documentary filmmaker best known for her ability to draw inspiration from the field as a producer.   Her production experience spans a variety of networks, including: MSNBC, TLC, The Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, Discovery Health, and History. In 2012, Laura launched Lioness Productions, LLC where she is committed to telling compassionate, character-driven stories with other creative storytellers who share the same approach.  We Are Columbine is the first feature-documentary by Lioness Productions, LLC, and is currently showing on the most popular streaming platform including Hulu, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Comcast, iTunes, Cox and others.  Check your local provider for viewing options. This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 00:52:00DennisTardannoColumbine,filmmaking,documentary,film,filmmakerLaura Farber and Dennis talk documentaries, storytelling and the challenges of producing.3255160b-2d58-4e2a-9126-6e7ebbf34785913fullS09:12 A Conversation with Fred Galyeanhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/23/s0912-a-conversation-with-fred-galyeanLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/23/s0912-a-conversation-with-fred-galyean/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/23/s0912-a-conversation-with-fred-galyeanMon, 23 Mar 2020 18:00:00 GMTS09:12 A Conversation with Fred GalyeanFred Galyean began his acting career in Buffalo, NY, and then spent 8 years in Chicago working on stage and training at a variety of professional studios, including Act One and the famed Second City. After a 10-year stint in Athens, GA, he relocated to Atlanta 3 years ago and decided to jump back into acting headfirst, and to make his first foray into the world of film and TV. During that time, he has worked with numerous theaters in Atlanta (including The Alliance), andon well over 20 film projects. You can catch him on “Bigger” on BET+, “Stargirl” this spring on DC, and on HBO’s “The Outsider”, where he appears opposite Ben Mendelsohn and Jason Bateman in episode 2. He also has an indie feature film that just premiered, “The E-Listers”, which tells the story of a group of background actors), and it will be available on Amazon Prime in the near future. Here is a link to "The E-Listers"  http://elistermovie.com This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 00:45:00DennisTardannoActing,television,Amazon PrimeFred and Dennis talk acting and life -- the art, the business of show and the love of the limelight30f65938-8c30-40fa-ae9d-7050e3b16dd3912fullS09:11 A Conversation with Fausta Nalubega and Ross Hoffmanhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/22/s0911-a-conversation-with-fausta-nalubega-and-ross-hoffmanLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/22/s0911-a-conversation-with-fausta-nalubega-and-ross-hoffman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/22/s0911-a-conversation-with-fausta-nalubega-and-ross-hoffmanSun, 22 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMTS09:11 A Conversation with Fausta Nalubega and Ross HoffmanMercy for Life Africa Limited (MFLA) is a nongovernment organization founded in 2013 under the regulations of Uganda. Mercy for Life is headquartered in Kampala, Makindye municipality. The organization exists to help underprivileged members of the local community to achieve quality education, good sanitation, moral and spiritual support, food supply, and medical assistance. It also provides social support to prisoners, as well as counseling and guidance to youth.  To support Mercy for Life Africa Limited, click here:  http://paypal.me/mercyforlife This episode of "A Conversation With..." was co-hosted and produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan. 00:31:00DennisTardannohuman rights,Philanthropy,Uganda,Africa,HealthcareACWDT Producer Renée Yaworsky and I talk Mercy for Life with Fausta and Ross340c927d-9903-4a2f-bf42-e1a95faa63c0911fullS09-11 A Conversation with Aubrey de Greyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/21/s09-11-a-conversation-with-aubrey-de-greyLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/21/s09-11-a-conversation-with-aubrey-de-grey/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/21/s09-11-a-conversation-with-aubrey-de-greySat, 21 Mar 2020 17:00:00 GMTS09-11 A Conversation with Aubrey de GreyDr. Aubrey de Grey is a biomedical gerontologist based in Mountain View, California, USA, and is the Chief Science Officer of SENS Research Foundation, a California-based 501(c)(3) biomedical research charity that performs and funds laboratory research dedicated to combating the aging process. He is also VP of New Technology Discovery at AgeX Therapeutics, a biotechnology startup developing new therapies in the field of biomedical gerontology. In addition, he is Editor-in-Chief of Rejuvenation Research, the world’s highest-impact peer-reviewed journal focused on intervention in aging. Aubrey received his BA and Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge in 1985 and 2000. His original field was computer science, and he did research in the private sector for six years in the area of software verification before switching to biogerontology in the mid-1990s. Here is one place to learn more about Aubrey's work:  http://sens.org This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 00:40:00DennisTardannoPhysics,AI,AgingDr. Dr. Aubrey de Grey talk physics, AI, Aging, learning and growing63b5f2e1-8ec6-46cc-b6df-3573b1f37232911fullS09:10 A Conversation with Zach D. Robertshttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/20/s0910-a-conversation-with-zach-d-robertsLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/20/s0910-a-conversation-with-zach-d-roberts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/20/s0910-a-conversation-with-zach-d-robertsFri, 20 Mar 2020 19:30:00 GMTS09:10 A Conversation with Zach D. RobertsFrom Zach:  I'm a photo/video journalist whose work has been published on the cover of the New York Daily News, The Observer, The Guardian and on the inside of the New York Times, TheNation.com, Al Jazeera, Washington Post, Buzzfeed and Newsweek... to name a few. For the past 15 years, I've been on the trail covering social movements, investigating election theft and corporate crime (with Greg Palast) and most recently tracking white extremism. Some notable events and stories I've covered are Ferguson, Euromaidan in Kiev, Occupy Wall Street, the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, and over a dozen different Trump rallies. I was beaten and trampled at Occupy, arrested there too, had guns pointed at him in Ferguson and Charlottesville and was fed the best borscht on the planet by Ukrainians in Kiev. Here is a link to Zach's website:  http://zdroberts.com Zach's Twitter handle is:  @zdroberts To support Zach and his work, click here:  http://patreon.com/zdroberts This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 00:45:00DennisTardannoPhotojournalism,White Extreism,Social Justice,Election security,Election TheftZach D. Roberts and I talk about the field of photojournalism in 2020 and beyond673cffb0-0cf5-4134-9595-3e9a4ba3ec7a910fullS09:09 A Conversation with Dr. Nikolaus Wasmoenhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/19/s0909-a-conversation-with-dr-nikolaus-wasmoenLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/19/s0909-a-conversation-with-dr-nikolaus-wasmoen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/19/s0909-a-conversation-with-dr-nikolaus-wasmoenThu, 19 Mar 2020 19:00:00 GMTS09:09 A Conversation with Dr. Nikolaus WasmoenNikolaus Wasmoen is the Visiting Assistant Professor in English and the Digital Humanities at the University at Buffalo, where he serves as the Technical Director of the Marianne Moore Digital Archive while developing digital scholarship programs and teaching in the digital humanities, media studies, and modernist literature. Wasmoen's research explores transatlantic modernism, especially early twentieth-century British and American poetry, with an emphasis on the digital humanities, textual studies, and scholarly editing. Here is a link to Dr. Wasmoen's site:  http://culturaldata.space 00:37:00DennisTardannoliterary moderinism,Marianne Moore,Ezra Pound,T.S. Eliot,poetryDr. Wasmoen and I talk modernist literature, the digital age and much more21a39def-d8c1-4ef2-904d-d84cad49078599fullS09:08 A Conversation with Mokah-Jasmine Johnsonhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/17/s0908-a-conversation-with-mokah-jasmine-johnsonLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/17/s0908-a-conversation-with-mokah-jasmine-johnson/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/17/s0908-a-conversation-with-mokah-jasmine-johnsonTue, 17 Mar 2020 19:30:00 GMTS09:08 A Conversation with Mokah-Jasmine JohnsonMokah-Jasmine Johnson is running for the Georgia Legislature in the 117th District.   Here is her campaign website:  http://mokahforgeorgia.com Mokah is the co-founder and president of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, a grassroots organization in Athens, Georgia, that aims to combat discrimination through education and activism. She is also the co-founder and owner of the United Group of Artists Music Association (UGA Live), a business that specializes in music promotion and event production. She and her husband Knowa coordinate and founded the Athens Hip Hop Awards, the Athens MLK Parade and Music Fest and much more. She ably juggles roles as an activist, educator, author, social entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Here is Mokah's website:  https://www.mokahjohnsonedu.com This episode of "A Conversation with..." was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 00:33:00DennisTardannoActivism,Georgia,Race,Segregation,Jim CrowMokah and Dennis talk healing, wholeness, consciousness, race and so much more97d508b1-4a94-49cd-9336-89e5d3edb20698fullS09:07 A Conversation with Joseph Juhnhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/13/s0907-a-conversation-with-joseph-juhnLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/13/s0907-a-conversation-with-joseph-juhn/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/13/s0907-a-conversation-with-joseph-juhnFri, 13 Mar 2020 19:30:00 GMTS09:07 A Conversation with Joseph JuhnJERONIMO is a Feature Documentary by Joseph Juhn, my guest on "A Conversation with...".    Joseph's film has been accepted at 15 film festivals around the world, was the Audience Choice Best Documentary at the Asian American International Film Festival in New York and the Audience Choice Best Documentary at the Seattle Asian American Film Festival.  In its theatrical release in Korea on Nov 21, 2019, JERONIMO drew audiences of over 20,000. The documentary traces the story of Jeronimo Lim Kim, born in 1926 to Korean indentured servant parents in Cuba, he joins the Cuban revolution and crosses paths with Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, before turning to his Korean roots and identity. Here is a trailer to JERONIMO   http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZmKqQf1T5Y To contact Joseph directly:  jeronimothemovie@gmail.com This episode of "A Conversation with.... " was produced by Renée Yaworsky and Dennis Tardan 00:42:00DennisTardannoKorea,Documentary,film,diaspora,immigrationA lawyer turned feature filmmaker explores his ethnic roots in a documentary - Jeronimod6923388-a0f3-49ec-9566-ff0bee6f574097fullS09:06 A Conversation with Bonnie Neelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/10/s0906-a-conversation-with-bonnie-neelLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/10/s0906-a-conversation-with-bonnie-neel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/03/10/s0906-a-conversation-with-bonnie-neelTue, 10 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMTS09:06 A Conversation with Bonnie NeelBonnie Neel has worked in industries ranging from international oil and gas, supermarkets, publishing, finance, charitable giving and private global intelligence before becoming a mortgage loan officer dedicated to helping first time homebuyers understand the mortgage process without ruining their lives. With a degree in international politics, minor in economics from New York University and a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Queens University, she worked as an assistant editor for financial titles in NYC when the towers fell, as a proprietary equities trader during the 2008-2009 financial crisis and an intelligence briefer during the Arab Spring and Fukushima (and a hack by Anonymous). When not helping buyers navigate modern lending practices, she writes fantasy novels, collaborates with installation artists, and records short videos designed to educate and entertain people about how banks and money work. Contact Bonnie:  info@straighttalkmortgage.com Here are some wonderful Bonnie Neel videos that will rock your financial world: Myth of 20% Down Payment -- https://youtu.be/iV-RNEcnEyY Credit Scores and Other Mortgage Madness --  https://youtu.be/zFPSf4iJymg   00:30:00DennisTardannoHome Mortgages,Economics,Women's EmpowermentBonnie Neel talks mortgages and finance in the 2020's and beyondf510b001-ccc3-4798-9139-7dd283d9df2696fullS09:05 A (2nd of a series of) Conversations with Renée Yarworskyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/02/06/s0905-a-2nd-of-a-series-of-conversations-with-rene-yarworskyLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/02/06/s0905-a-2nd-of-a-series-of-conversations-with-rene-yarworsky/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/02/06/s0905-a-2nd-of-a-series-of-conversations-with-rene-yarworskyThu, 06 Feb 2020 17:30:00 GMTS09:05 A (2nd of a series of) Conversations with Renée YarworskyIn our 2nd podcast, Renée and I explore the nature of creativity in our lives and in the lives of those we admire. Renée Yaworsky drummed, sang and played guitar in various rock bands you’ve never heard of. With a background in English Literature from the University of Georgia and Oxford University, she earned a law degree at Syracuse University. She served as a reporter for the human rights organization Impunity Watch, as a fellow at the Syracuse Medical-Legal Partnership, and as a contributor to research on nostalgia. Currently writing a biography on Peter Tork, she is also poised to publish a fictional book series featuring a touring rock band. When she’s not writing, editing, or playing music, you can find her binge-watching 60’s TV shows and dipping Milano cookies into Earl Grey tea. 00:31:00DennisTardannoCreativityIn our 2nd podcase, Renée and I explore the nature of creativityaf8818ec-d420-473a-a2eb-41777898eab895fullS09:04 A (first) Conversation with Renée Yaworskyhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/01/25/s0904-a-first-conversation-with-rene-yaworskyLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/01/25/s0904-a-first-conversation-with-rene-yaworsky/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/01/25/s0904-a-first-conversation-with-rene-yaworskySat, 25 Jan 2020 17:00:00 GMTS09:04 A (first) Conversation with Renée YaworskyRenée Yaworsky drummed, sang and played guitar in various rock bands you’ve never heard of. With a background in English Literature from the University of Georgia and Oxford University, she earned a law degree at Syracuse University. She served as a reporter for the human rights organization Impunity Watch, as a fellow at the Syracuse Medical-Legal Partnership, and as a contributor to research on nostalgia. Currently writing a biography on Peter Tork, she is also poised to publish a fictional book series featuring a touring rock band. When she’s not writing, editing, or playing music, you can find her binge-watching 60’s TV shows and dipping Milano cookies into Earl Grey tea. 00:30:00DennisTardannoA Performance Piece - A first meeting creative conversation with Renée and Dennis6fd06036-3114-4505-8999-0a5075dbbe2a94fullS01:04 Another Conversation with Clay Boykin - "The New Compassionate Male"https://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/01/16/s0104-another-conversation-with-clay-boykin--the-new-compassionate-maleLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/01/16/s0104-another-conversation-with-clay-boykin--the-new-compassionate-male/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/01/16/s0104-another-conversation-with-clay-boykin--the-new-compassionate-maleThu, 16 Jan 2020 20:30:00 GMTS01:04 Another Conversation with Clay Boykin - "The New Compassionate Male" Clay Boykin is the founder of The Men’s Fellowship Network: Circles of Men Project based in Austin, Texas.  The group has been meeting for more than 7 years and exploring how men can show up more mindfully and constructively to collaborate in the solutions, and at new levels of consciousness and practicality that are so deeply needed to solve the challenges of the 21st century. Clay's 1st book, Circles of Men, can be purchased here:  https://www.amazon.com/Circles-Men-Counter-Intuitive-Approach-Supporting/dp/1722976217 Clay's website:  http://clayboykin.com      Email: clay@clayboykin.com 00:31:00DennisTardannoNew Compassionate Male,Clay BoykinAnother conversation about "The New Compassionate Male"25c46c34-9247-4db4-b464-21e3574e293114fullS1:03 Continuing the Conversations with Clay Boykinhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/01/08/s103-continuing-the-conversations-with-clay-boykinLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/01/08/s103-continuing-the-conversations-with-clay-boykin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2020/01/08/s103-continuing-the-conversations-with-clay-boykinWed, 08 Jan 2020 17:30:00 GMTS1:03 Continuing the Conversations with Clay BoykinClay Boykin is the founder of The Men’s Fellowship Network: Circles of Men Project based in Austin, Texas.  The group has been meeting for more than 7 years and exploring how men can show up more mindfully and constructively to collaborate in the solutions, and at new levels of consciousness and practicality that are so deeply needed to solve the challenges of the 21st century. Clay's 1st book, Circles of Men, can be purchased here:  https://www.amazon.com/Circles-Men-Counter-Intuitive-Approach-Supporting/dp/1722976217 Clay's website:  http://clayboykin.com      Email: clay@clayboykin.com 00:31:00DennisTardannoNew Compassionate MaleWe continue our series with Clay on "The New Compassionate Male - 2020 and Beyond"600ad981-47e0-4a82-8a55-3e9113531b3413fullS01:02 Continuing the Conversation with Clay Boykinhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/12/28/s0102-continuing-the-conversation-with-clay-boykinLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/12/28/s0102-continuing-the-conversation-with-clay-boykin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/12/28/s0102-continuing-the-conversation-with-clay-boykinSat, 28 Dec 2019 20:30:00 GMTS01:02 Continuing the Conversation with Clay BoykinClay Boykin is the founder of The Men’s Fellowship Network: Circles of Men Project based in Austin, Texas.  The group has been meeting for more than 7 years and exploring how men can show up more mindfully and constructively to collaborate in the solutions, and at new levels of consciousness and practicality that are so deeply needed to solve the challenges of the 21st century. Clay's 1st book, Circles of Men, can be purchased here:  https://www.amazon.com/Circles-Men-Counter-Intuitive-Approach-Supporting/dp/1722976217 Clay's website:  http://clayboykin.com      Email: clay@clayboykin.com 00:31:00DennisTardannoSpirituality,Toxic Masculinity,healing,learning,growingClay and I discuss what shaped us as young men and how we learned about sexuality56684d6d-1db5-437d-9305-6a465e5ed8ea12fullS01:01 A Conversation with Clay Boykin - "The New Compassionate Male"https://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/12/17/s0101-a-conversation-with-clay-boykin--the-new-compassionate-maleSpiritualityhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/12/17/s0101-a-conversation-with-clay-boykin--the-new-compassionate-male/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/12/17/s0101-a-conversation-with-clay-boykin--the-new-compassionate-maleTue, 17 Dec 2019 21:00:00 GMTS01:01 A Conversation with Clay Boykin - "The New Compassionate Male"Clay Boykin is the founder of The Men’s Fellowship Network: Circles of Men Project based in Austin, Texas.  The group has been meeting for more than 7 years and exploring how men can show up more mindfully and constructively to collaborate in the solutions, and at new levels of consciousness and practicality that are so deeply needed to solve the challenges of the 21st century. Clay's 1st book, Circles of Men, can be purchased here:  https://www.amazon.com/Circles-Men-Counter-Intuitive-Approach-Supporting/dp/1722976217 Clay's website:  http://clayboykin.com      Email: clay@clayboykin.com 00:30:00DennisTardannoSpirituality,Personal growth,consciousness,spiritA conversation between Clay and Dennis on the emergence of the New Compassionate Male" for the 21st Century74ea9b6f-fb0b-46e1-bb0c-7895b05ef99411fullS09:03 A Conversation with Laura Redfernhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/03/20/s0903-a-conversation-with-laura-redfernLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/03/20/s0903-a-conversation-with-laura-redfern/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/03/20/s0903-a-conversation-with-laura-redfernWed, 20 Mar 2019 15:30:00 GMTS09:03 A Conversation with Laura RedfernLaura Redfern earned her Certified Financial PlannerTM designation in 2011, after working nearly 10 years in the areas of investment management and retirement planning. Over the past decade, Laura has extensive experience working with clients in life’s difficult transition stages: recent widows, divorcees, inheritors, and couples transitioning to retirement. Comprehensive financial planning allows Laura to take a “big picture” view of clients’ finances that ultimately helps to lead them to better, more fulfilling lives. Laura has a special passion for educating women on financial topics, speaking in “real world” terms to inspire audiences to become more confident in the world of finance. An active member of Toastmasters International, Laura has earned the Distinguished Toastmaster designation (the highest educational level in Toastmasters), as well as having served as Club President, Club Coach, and Division Director. Laura currently resides in south Austin and enjoys yoga, travel, food, and a healthy, active lifestyle. Contact Laura Redfern: lachesis102002@yahoo.com 00:30:00DennisTardannoMoney is also how we think about it.bd8a3dc1-3d3d-41a3-8485-b455c0582d5a93fullS09:02 A (second) Reasonably Spontaneous Conversation with Ravi Kathuriahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/02/15/s0902-a-second-reasonably-spontaneous-conversation-with-ravi-kathuriaLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/02/15/s0902-a-second-reasonably-spontaneous-conversation-with-ravi-kathuria/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/02/15/s0902-a-second-reasonably-spontaneous-conversation-with-ravi-kathuriaFri, 15 Feb 2019 21:00:00 GMTS09:02 A (second) Reasonably Spontaneous Conversation with Ravi KathuriaRavi Kathuria is a student of spirituality, a lifelong seeker.  Spiritual advancement is his primary and ultimate purpose in life.  Everything else is secondary. Ravi and his family live in Texas, USA His emotional parable about spirtuality (Volume 1 - Tribulations) is titled, "Happy Soul. Hungry Mind" It is available at Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Soul-Hungry-Mind-Spirituality-ebook/dp/B07KPXHCMQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1548966275&sr=8-2&keywords=happy+soul+hungry+mind 00:30:00DennisTardannoMore on life, spirituality, and the journey with Ravi and Dennisc9659fec-b832-4410-b993-74379d7a80bb92fullS09:01 A (first) Conversation with Ravi Kathuriahttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/01/31/s0901-a-first-conversation-with-ravi-kathuriaLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/01/31/s0901-a-first-conversation-with-ravi-kathuria/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2019/01/31/s0901-a-first-conversation-with-ravi-kathuriaThu, 31 Jan 2019 22:30:00 GMTS09:01 A (first) Conversation with Ravi KathuriaRavi Kathuria is a student of spirituality, a lifelong seeker.  Spiritual advancement is his primary and ultimate purpose in life.  Everything else is secondary. Ravi and his family live in Texas, USA His emotional parable about spirtuality (Volume 1 - Tribulations) is titled, "Happy Soul. Hungry Mind" It is available at Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Soul-Hungry-Mind-Spirituality-ebook/dp/B07KPXHCMQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1548966275&sr=8-2&keywords=happy+soul+hungry+mind 00:29:00DennisTardannoHappy Soul. Hungry Mind.d55448ba-cfb8-41a6-bdaf-254c6618fd2291fullS06:08 A Conversation with Dr. Katriny Ikbalhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2015/12/31/s0608-a-conversation-with-dr-katriny-ikbalLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2015/12/31/s0608-a-conversation-with-dr-katriny-ikbal/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2015/12/31/s0608-a-conversation-with-dr-katriny-ikbalThu, 31 Dec 2015 16:30:00 GMTS06:08 A Conversation with Dr. Katriny IkbalDr. Katriny Ikbal is a  Board Certified Family Physician with an extreme passion for patient care. After spending several years working in various urgent care clinics, she became disillusioned because insurance-based healthcare severely limits patient/doctor interactions. She knew there had to be a better way.  The Direct Primary Care model that has been growing quickly throughout the U.S. was the answer she had been looking for.  In February of 2015, she opened her practice, Direct Med, in Austin, Texas. Here is a link: http://directmed.care 00:36:00DennisTardannoDirect,Patient,Care,Healthcare SolutionsHealthcare in the United States is unsustainable. We do have options. Listen here.S06:03 A Conversation with Dan Griffinhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2015/05/06/s0603-a-conversation-with-dan-griffinLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2015/05/06/s0603-a-conversation-with-dan-griffin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2015/05/06/s0603-a-conversation-with-dan-griffinWed, 06 May 2015 20:00:00 GMTS06:03 A Conversation with Dan GriffinDan Griffin is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant for treatment programs, recovery courts, and mental health  programs, Dan is focused on developing gender-responsive, trauma-informed services for men.   Dan has been  in recovery since May 1994 and leads retreats and workshops throughout the country to help men deepen their  emotional recovery and enhance their relational competence.  He is the author of three ground-breaking publications:  A Man’s Way through Relationships: Learning to Love and Be Loved; A Man’s Way through the Twelve Steps; and Helping Men Recover (co-author), Dan's website is: http://dangriffin.com   00:49:00DennisTardannoMen's recoveryThe healing power for love for men and for themselvesS05-20 A Conversation with Chef Budd Cohenhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2014/12/14/s05-20-a-conversation-with-chef-budd-cohenLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2014/12/14/s05-20-a-conversation-with-chef-budd-cohen/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2014/12/14/s05-20-a-conversation-with-chef-budd-cohenSun, 14 Dec 2014 16:30:00 GMTS05-20 A Conversation with Chef Budd CohenChef Budd Cohen graduated from Baltimore’s International Culinary College in 1990.  He's worked the executive chef at The Commissary Restaurant, opened up several restaurants for Neiman Marcus, was executive for the Sheraton Plaza at Valley Forge before joining Williamson Hospitality. Chef Budd has since dedicated his culinary career to promoting the connection between local farms and the cafeteria.  Chef Budd speaks and instructs chefs, food service directors, administrators and community organizations on values of reconnecting the food supply chain to the local farm community. Here is a link to Chef Budd's website:  http://chefbuddcohen.com Here is a link to Chef Budd's book: http://www.amazon.com/Farm-Table-Schools-Everything-Students/dp/1502489775/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418579292&sr=8-1&keywords=chef+budd+cohen 00:32:00DennisTardannoChef Budd,Farm to Table,Nutrition,Sustaninable,FoodsChef Budd Cohen graduated from Baltimore’s International Culinary College in 1990.  He's worked the executive chef at The Commissary Restaurant, opened up severS05:12 A Conversation with Kevin Biegelhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2014/05/30/s0512-a-conversation-with-kevin-biegelLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2014/05/30/s0512-a-conversation-with-kevin-biegel/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2014/05/30/s0512-a-conversation-with-kevin-biegelFri, 30 May 2014 17:00:00 GMTS05:12 A Conversation with Kevin BiegelKevin is the creator and co-executive producer of the television series Enlisted. Kevin will be a panelist at the ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas, June 5-8, 2014. Here is a link to Kevin's panel:  http://www.atxfestival.com/?s=Kevin+Biegel Enjoy! 00:46:00DennisTardannoKevin Biegel,EnlistedKevin is the creator and co-executive producer of the television series Enlisted. Kevin will be a panelist at the ATX Television Festival in Austin, Texas, JunS05:09 A Conversation with Chris Lowellhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2014/02/19/s0509-a-conversation-with-chris-lowellFilmhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2014/02/19/s0509-a-conversation-with-chris-lowell/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2014/02/19/s0509-a-conversation-with-chris-lowellWed, 19 Feb 2014 22:00:00 GMTS05:09 A Conversation with Chris LowellThe multi-talented Chris Lowell makes his directorial debut with the flim, Beside Still Waters.  Here is a link to the film: http://www.besidestillwatersfilm.com Chris has performed in Oscar nominated films (The Help, Up In The Air) and award winning TV shows (Private Practice, Veronica Mars).   In addition, Chris has built a successful career as a fine art photographer, which you can see here:  http://www.chrislowellphotography.com Chris' first screenplay, The Bridgewater Umbrella was a finalist for the Sundance Screenwriter's Lab.  Most recently, you can find Chris acting on Fox's new comedy Enlisted as well as the upcoming Veronica Marsmovie.  He currently lives in New York City. 00:29:00DennisTardannoChris Lowell,Beside Still Waters,Actor,Writer,DirectorThe multi-talented Chris Lowell makes his directorial debut with the flim, Beside Still Waters.  Here is a link to the film: http://www.besidestillwatersfilm.coS04-23 A Conversation with Tuck Kaminhttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2013/07/09/s04-23-a-conversation-with-tuck-kaminLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2013/07/09/s04-23-a-conversation-with-tuck-kamin/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2013/07/09/s04-23-a-conversation-with-tuck-kaminTue, 09 Jul 2013 17:00:00 GMTS04-23 A Conversation with Tuck KaminTuck Kamin is an award-winning creative director, writer and speaker.  He’s created ad campaigns for Southwest Airlines, Colgate Palmolive, Dell Computers and many others. Recently, Tuck created a blog to help people to rethink the our preconceptions about aging. Here is a link to Tuck’s blog:  http://designyourage.com Here is a link to Tuck’s company:  http://www.potentialbeing.com 00:48:00DennisTardannoTuck,Kamin,Potential,Being,BlogTuck Kamin is an award-winning creative director, writer and speaker.  He’s created ad campaigns for Southwest Airlines, Colgate Palmolive, Dell Computers and mS04-21 A Conversation with Sophia Demblinghttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2013/06/19/04-21-a-conversation-with-sophia-demblingLifestylehttps://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2013/06/19/04-21-a-conversation-with-sophia-dembling/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennistardan/2013/06/19/04-21-a-conversation-with-sophia-demblingWed, 19 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMTS04-21 A Conversation with Sophia Dembling How can introverts thrive in a business world that values and rewards extroverts?   Sophia Dembling has much to share on the matter. Sophia's new book is: The Introvert's Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World. Here is a link to her books and her insightful and delightfully written blog at Psychology Today, "The Introvert’s Corner." http://www.psychologytoday.com/experts/sophia-dembling (PS.. shout out thanks to David Baumbach for Sophia’s pic) 00:44:00DennisTardannoSophia,Dembling,Introverts,Corner,BloggerHow can introverts thrive in a business world that values and rewards extroverts?   Sophia Dembling has much to share on the matter. Sophia's new book is: The