https://www.thesillpodcast.comenSociety & CultureCopyright Peter Noce & Harry Posnerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b26403f98a113f4ae8d7969d43d94a0e.jpghttps://www.thesillpodcast.comWed, 16 Jul 2025 18:20:39 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerPeter Noce & Harry Posnerinfo@thesillpodcast.comPerspectives on Art & Technology… From Canada, with Peter Noce, a media producer and technology trainer/tutor and Harry Posner, a writer, author and Dufferin County’s first Poet Laureate; sharing our interests and passions with you, on 'The Sill'.yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp228-hernia-chronicles-stories-of-repair-recovery-and-resilience--59813805SPECIAL NOTE: While private hospitals are not allowed under Ontario's Private Hospitals Act, Shouldice Hospital is one of seven private hospitals in the province grandfathered under the Act. The hospital has been continuously family run from its inception but is partially publicly funded.

Shouldice Hospital - https://www.shouldice.com

Duration: 31:39

Posted: May 5, 2024

Highlights

• Inguinal hernia repairs
• Personal experiences and insights
• Surgical procedures and recovery processes
• Private vs public healthcare systems
• Informative details about hernias
• Addressing hernias and seeking medical help
• Different surgical procedures (mesh-free vs mesh repair)
• Recovery experiences and timelines
• Hospital experiences and level of care
• Insights and support for others going through similar experiences

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59813805Sun, 05 May 2024 04:00:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOne in four men will have to deal with a hernia in their lifetime. Peter and Harry have a phone discussion about their respective inguinal hernias and compare their private versus public care experiences in Ontario, Canada: Peter at the Shouldice...SPECIAL NOTE: While private hospitals are not allowed under Ontario's Private Hospitals Act, Shouldice Hospital is one of seven private hospitals in the province grandfathered under the Act. The hospital has been continuously family run from its inception but is partially publicly funded.

Shouldice Hospital - https://www.shouldice.com

Duration: 31:39

Posted: May 5, 2024

Highlights

• Inguinal hernia repairs
• Personal experiences and insights
• Surgical procedures and recovery processes
• Private vs public healthcare systems
• Informative details about hernias
• Addressing hernias and seeking medical help
• Different surgical procedures (mesh-free vs mesh repair)
• Recovery experiences and timelines
• Hospital experiences and level of care
• Insights and support for others going through similar experiences

]]>1900canada,connecting_dots_media,harry_posner,hernia,peter_noce,private_health_care,public_health_care,shouldice_hospital,surgery,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp227-my-chess-memoir-kyle-creamer--59499660
Kyle Creamer - https://kylecreamerauthor.com

Duration: 37:07

Credit: Kyle Creamer reads an excerpt from his book ‘My Chess Memoir” and movie segment from ‘The Life Of A King’.

Posted: April 21, 2024

Highlights

• Strategic elements of the game of chess
• Experiences and insights of guest Kyle Creamer in competitive chess
• Mental and emotional challenges of competitive chess
• Kyle's experience with chess and its impact on his life
• Lessons learned from chess
• Self-publishing a book and advice for writers
• Challenges and rewards of promoting a book
• Supportive and engaging dynamic between podcast hosts and Kyle
• Anticipation of a chess match between Kyle and Harry

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59499660Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIt’s an open secret that Peter’s co-host Harry is obsessed with the game of chess, as is The Sill’s interview guest, Kyle Creamer, who harry met at the Bluenose Open chess tournament in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Kyle’s first published book chronicles his...
Kyle Creamer - https://kylecreamerauthor.com

Duration: 37:07

Credit: Kyle Creamer reads an excerpt from his book ‘My Chess Memoir” and movie segment from ‘The Life Of A King’.

Posted: April 21, 2024

Highlights

• Strategic elements of the game of chess
• Experiences and insights of guest Kyle Creamer in competitive chess
• Mental and emotional challenges of competitive chess
• Kyle's experience with chess and its impact on his life
• Lessons learned from chess
• Self-publishing a book and advice for writers
• Challenges and rewards of promoting a book
• Supportive and engaging dynamic between podcast hosts and Kyle
• Anticipation of a chess match between Kyle and Harry

]]>2228canada,chess,connecting_dots_media,gaming_addiction,grandmaster_title,harry_posner,kyle_creamer,nova_scotia,peter_noce,self_publishing,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp226-a-defence-of-poetry-in-the-digital-age--59322357
Duration: 27:23

Credit: YouTube Segment with Mary Oliver - Wild Geese

Posted: April 7, 2024

Highlights

• Harry discusses his poetry and latest book release "Fractures"
• Peter engages in a conversation with Harry about the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the process of self-publishing
• Harry shares insights on poetry, self-publishing, and the importance of poetry in modern times
• The conversation delves into the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the impact of self-publishing on the literary world
• Harry emphasizes the mystery and depth of poetry and its role in reconnecting people to the natural world and each other
• The discussion explores the evolution of language and the impact of consumer culture on communication
• Harry highlights the role of poetry in keeping language alive and authentic, countering the superficiality of modern communication
• The conversation extends to the process of self-publishing and the challenges and rewards of bringing one's work to the public
• Harry shares his motivation for releasing his latest book, 'Fractures,' and the significance of compiling his poetry into a cohesive collection
• Harry shares his website where his work is available for reading and purchase, and recites a line from one of his poems, leaving a lasting impression on the host and listeners

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59322357Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFollowing Harry’s recent talk at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Peter reached out to him by phone to discuss the highlights of the presentation and celebrate the release of Harry’s latest poetry book titled ‘Fractures’. Duration: 27:23...
Duration: 27:23

Credit: YouTube Segment with Mary Oliver - Wild Geese

Posted: April 7, 2024

Highlights

• Harry discusses his poetry and latest book release "Fractures"
• Peter engages in a conversation with Harry about the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the process of self-publishing
• Harry shares insights on poetry, self-publishing, and the importance of poetry in modern times
• The conversation delves into the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the impact of self-publishing on the literary world
• Harry emphasizes the mystery and depth of poetry and its role in reconnecting people to the natural world and each other
• The discussion explores the evolution of language and the impact of consumer culture on communication
• Harry highlights the role of poetry in keeping language alive and authentic, countering the superficiality of modern communication
• The conversation extends to the process of self-publishing and the challenges and rewards of bringing one's work to the public
• Harry shares his motivation for releasing his latest book, 'Fractures,' and the significance of compiling his poetry into a cohesive collection
• Harry shares his website where his work is available for reading and purchase, and recites a line from one of his poems, leaving a lasting impression on the host and listeners

]]>1644canada,connecting_dots_media,digital_age,fractures,harry_posner,language,peter_noce,poetry,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp225-a-life-of-travel-stefania-ingrosso--59146485
Duration: 39:10

Posted: March 24, 2024

Highlights

• Stefania Ingrosso's extensive travel experiences (98 countries and counting)
• Her first air travel experience to Disney World in Florida
• Her first trip alone to Italy
• Her passion for learning and speaking different languages
• Meeting her husband and traveling with his children
• Her reflections on domestic life and the importance of being present for her children
• Her aspirations of moving to the South of France and Florence, Italy
• Her writing projects and limited presence on social media
• The value of being open to new experiences and destinations
• The sacrifices and mental and physical preparation required for a travel-centric lifestyle

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59146485Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerDreams can become a reality. In this informative and very expressive episode of travel adventures abroad, join our guest and world traveler, Stefania Ingrosso, as she shares her experiences and insights on embarking on her transformative journey,...
Duration: 39:10

Posted: March 24, 2024

Highlights

• Stefania Ingrosso's extensive travel experiences (98 countries and counting)
• Her first air travel experience to Disney World in Florida
• Her first trip alone to Italy
• Her passion for learning and speaking different languages
• Meeting her husband and traveling with his children
• Her reflections on domestic life and the importance of being present for her children
• Her aspirations of moving to the South of France and Florence, Italy
• Her writing projects and limited presence on social media
• The value of being open to new experiences and destinations
• The sacrifices and mental and physical preparation required for a travel-centric lifestyle

]]>2351canada,connecting_dots_media,family_adventures,globetrotting,harry_posner,peter_noce,stefania_ingrosso,the_sill,traveling,world_travelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp224-shattered-cultures-and-simpler-times--58981902
Duration: 31:16

Credit: YouTube Segment with Karen Morgan - Every Generation Explained

Posted: March 10, 2024

Highlights

• Comparison of culture and lifestyle between the 50s, 60s, and 70s and the current times
• Changes in technology, information flow, and societal shifts
• Impact of increased immigration, technology, and economic shifts
• Importance of interacting differently with others and considering values for a good life
• Reflection on significant events and information flow during the formative years
• Impact of increased immigration and secularization on cultural cohesiveness
• Changes in education, societal rituals, and societal landscape
• Nostalgia for the simplicity and cohesiveness of the past
• Concerns about the loss of compassion, critical thinking, and community cohesion
• Emphasis on reintroducing traditional values and practices into the current culture

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58981902Sun, 10 Mar 2024 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe hosts reminisce on their formative years growing up in the 50’s, 60’, and 70’s, culminating in the question: Was life more straightforward and less fragmented in those days, as compared to life today? Duration: 31:16 Credit: YouTube Segment...
Duration: 31:16

Credit: YouTube Segment with Karen Morgan - Every Generation Explained

Posted: March 10, 2024

Highlights

• Comparison of culture and lifestyle between the 50s, 60s, and 70s and the current times
• Changes in technology, information flow, and societal shifts
• Impact of increased immigration, technology, and economic shifts
• Importance of interacting differently with others and considering values for a good life
• Reflection on significant events and information flow during the formative years
• Impact of increased immigration and secularization on cultural cohesiveness
• Changes in education, societal rituals, and societal landscape
• Nostalgia for the simplicity and cohesiveness of the past
• Concerns about the loss of compassion, critical thinking, and community cohesion
• Emphasis on reintroducing traditional values and practices into the current culture

]]>1877analogue_to_digital,canada,connecting_dots_media,harry_posner,morality,peter_noce,post_wwii,shattered_cultures,social_transformation,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp223-the-evolution-of-evil--58810104
Duration: 31:27

Credit: YouTube Segment with Ricky Gervais - Invite Hitler Or Little Girl With Food Allergies

Posted: February 25, 2024

Highlights:

• Concept of evil and its evolution in society
• Different types of evil and their connections to religious beliefs
• Societal perception of evil in modern times
• Empathy for the "bad guy" in movies versus real-world perceptions of individuals in power
• Association of "evil" with religious connotations
• Historical evolution of the concept of evil
• Types of evil: moral evil, natural evil, bodily pain, and mental anguish
• Evil as a failure to take action in situations of suffering
• Societal perception of evil and its portrayal in popular culture
• Impact of the word "evil" in modern discourse and its desensitization

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58810104Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe notion of evil is nothing new, but the word itself has become an increasing part of our daily lexicon. Is this word overused? Should we modify our understanding of this word and the way we apply it in our daily life? Duration: 31:27 Credit:...
Duration: 31:27

Credit: YouTube Segment with Ricky Gervais - Invite Hitler Or Little Girl With Food Allergies

Posted: February 25, 2024

Highlights:

• Concept of evil and its evolution in society
• Different types of evil and their connections to religious beliefs
• Societal perception of evil in modern times
• Empathy for the "bad guy" in movies versus real-world perceptions of individuals in power
• Association of "evil" with religious connotations
• Historical evolution of the concept of evil
• Types of evil: moral evil, natural evil, bodily pain, and mental anguish
• Evil as a failure to take action in situations of suffering
• Societal perception of evil and its portrayal in popular culture
• Impact of the word "evil" in modern discourse and its desensitization

]]>1888canada,connecting_dots_media,eagleton,ethics,evil,harry_posner,morality,peter,peter_noce,singer,terry,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp222-relevant-voices-return--58610251
The complete episodes of the included interviewees, in sequential order:

1. TSP064 - The Undefinable Spirit: Dr. Claudia Six on her book, Erotic Integrity.

2. TSP081 - The Undefinable Spirit: Re-imagining Architecture with Robert Arnone.

3. TSP096 - The Undefinable Spirit: Drew Marshall, a red letter agnostic theist.

4. TSP101 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrea Bird - Dancing on the curve of life.

5. TSP131 - The Undefinable Spirit: Janet-Lynn Morrison - From 0 to fierce.

6. TSP147 - The Undefinable Spirit: Getting casually baked with Johanna Nuding.

7. TSP148 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - ‘Our Second Chance’, part 1 of 3 - Universal Basic Income.

8. TSP153 - Planetary Postcards: Pietro Noce - Bed & Bike in Southern Italy.

9. TSP156 - Planetary Postcards: Bongiwe Dlamini - Eswatini in Africa

10. TSP162 - Planetary Postcards: Ansgar Bittermann - Brainstorming in Berlin.

11. TSP163 - The Undefinable Spirit: John Arnone - Us and Them: Canada, Canadians and The Beatles

12. TSP170 - The Undefinable Spirit: Just Shrink Bigger - Croc E Moses on the road to home.

13. TSP175 - Planetary Postcards: Paul Denhoed - Talking Washi In Tokyo

14. TSP177 - The Undefinable Spirit: The Choice To Homeschool - Stacey Dittman

15. TSP210 - The Undefinable Spirit: The bassoon takes a bow, with Nadina Mackie. (TSP086 Revised)

Duration: 37:38

Posted: February 11, 2024

Highlights:
Here are the main topics of discussion present in the podcast description

• Gender differences in emotional expression and sexuality
• The balance between art and technology in architecture
• Experiences with physically and psychologically demanding exercises
• Facing mortality and the impact of cancer
• Challenging childhood experiences and family dynamics
• The exploration of human value systems and societal measures of value
• The impact of COVID-19 on business and travel plans
• Childhood experiences in rural settings and the impact on perspective
• Redemption, personal growth, and the impact of historical and cultural perceptions

These topics cover a wide range of personal experiences, insights, and reflections shared by the diverse array of guests on the podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58610251Sun, 11 Feb 2024 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn acknowledgement of the exponential growth of podcast listeners around the world, The Sill presents a montage of episode segments for those of you who are new to our podcast. This episode includes excerpts from some of our past ‘Planetary Postcards’...
The complete episodes of the included interviewees, in sequential order:

1. TSP064 - The Undefinable Spirit: Dr. Claudia Six on her book, Erotic Integrity.

2. TSP081 - The Undefinable Spirit: Re-imagining Architecture with Robert Arnone.

3. TSP096 - The Undefinable Spirit: Drew Marshall, a red letter agnostic theist.

4. TSP101 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrea Bird - Dancing on the curve of life.

5. TSP131 - The Undefinable Spirit: Janet-Lynn Morrison - From 0 to fierce.

6. TSP147 - The Undefinable Spirit: Getting casually baked with Johanna Nuding.

7. TSP148 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - ‘Our Second Chance’, part 1 of 3 - Universal Basic Income.

8. TSP153 - Planetary Postcards: Pietro Noce - Bed & Bike in Southern Italy.

9. TSP156 - Planetary Postcards: Bongiwe Dlamini - Eswatini in Africa

10. TSP162 - Planetary Postcards: Ansgar Bittermann - Brainstorming in Berlin.

11. TSP163 - The Undefinable Spirit: John Arnone - Us and Them: Canada, Canadians and The Beatles

12. TSP170 - The Undefinable Spirit: Just Shrink Bigger - Croc E Moses on the road to home.

13. TSP175 - Planetary Postcards: Paul Denhoed - Talking Washi In Tokyo

14. TSP177 - The Undefinable Spirit: The Choice To Homeschool - Stacey Dittman

15. TSP210 - The Undefinable Spirit: The bassoon takes a bow, with Nadina Mackie. (TSP086 Revised)

Duration: 37:38

Posted: February 11, 2024

Highlights:
Here are the main topics of discussion present in the podcast description

• Gender differences in emotional expression and sexuality
• The balance between art and technology in architecture
• Experiences with physically and psychologically demanding exercises
• Facing mortality and the impact of cancer
• Challenging childhood experiences and family dynamics
• The exploration of human value systems and societal measures of value
• The impact of COVID-19 on business and travel plans
• Childhood experiences in rural settings and the impact on perspective
• Redemption, personal growth, and the impact of historical and cultural perceptions

These topics cover a wide range of personal experiences, insights, and reflections shared by the diverse array of guests on the podcast.]]>2259canada,connecting_dots_media,harry_posner,interviewees,peter_noce,planetary_postcards,podcast_growth,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp221-clearing-the-covid-cobwebs--58475077
Duration: 37:28

Credit: Excess deaths debate on January 16 with UK Parliament member Andrew Bridgen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ej5Se4gMRA

Posted: January 28, 2024

Highlights:

• COVID-19 pandemic
• Excess deaths
• Vaccine efficacy
• Public health measures
• Societal impact
• Uncertainty and anxiety
• Erosion of trust in institutions and experts
• Importance of individual freedom
• Open dialogue and inquiry
• Well-being of individuals and societal implications

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58475077Sun, 28 Jan 2024 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn this post - not - post period of the Covid Chapter, it seems clear that there’s still no absolute clarity about the impact this chapter is having on our individual and collective well being. What happened and how do we gain perspective on that...
Duration: 37:28

Credit: Excess deaths debate on January 16 with UK Parliament member Andrew Bridgen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ej5Se4gMRA

Posted: January 28, 2024

Highlights:

• COVID-19 pandemic
• Excess deaths
• Vaccine efficacy
• Public health measures
• Societal impact
• Uncertainty and anxiety
• Erosion of trust in institutions and experts
• Importance of individual freedom
• Open dialogue and inquiry
• Well-being of individuals and societal implications

]]>2255canada,connecting_dots_media,covid,excess_mortality,harry_posner,healing,mrna_vaccines,peter_noce,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp220-baby-you-move-too-fast--58288895
Duration: 29:01

Posted: January 14, 2024

Highlights:

• Impact of technology on the pace of life
• Negative effects of constant hurry
• Devaluation of language and communication
• Lack of thoughtful responses
• Art of listening being lost
• Physiological and mental benefits of slowing down
• Differences in pace between urban and rural life
• Impact of technology on writing
• Anxiety driven by the fear of mortality
• Importance of modeling a balanced approach to time and pace

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58288895Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerA conversation exploring the physiological and psychological effects of a hurried lifestyle on people's innate and natural rhythms. As life’s tempo accelerates exponentially around us, how can we not only cope, but also thrive in this frenetic...
Duration: 29:01

Posted: January 14, 2024

Highlights:

• Impact of technology on the pace of life
• Negative effects of constant hurry
• Devaluation of language and communication
• Lack of thoughtful responses
• Art of listening being lost
• Physiological and mental benefits of slowing down
• Differences in pace between urban and rural life
• Impact of technology on writing
• Anxiety driven by the fear of mortality
• Importance of modeling a balanced approach to time and pace

]]>1742canada,connecting_dots_media,harry_posner,impact,_of_technology,pace_of_life,peter_noce,rural_life,rushing,stress,the_sill,urban_lifecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp219-exit-stage-left-good-leavings-tsp031-revised--58156661
Duration: 25:18

Posted: December 31, 2023


Highlights:
* Preferences for own funerals and ways to celebrate life and honour the deceased
* Personal experiences with funerals, including those of family members
* Harry's desire to be cremated and have his ashes spread under an oak tree
* Celebrating life instead of tear-filled ceremonies and sadness at funerals
* Pre-funeral funerals and involving the person while they are still alive
* Peter's experience with his father's funeral and breaking with tradition
* Importance of having conversations about death and funeral preferences
* Thoughts on death and dying, including assisted death and respecting individual wishes
* Significance of dying peacefully and the presence of loved ones
* Significance of a smile in the face of death and personal experiences with parents' passing
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58156661Sun, 31 Dec 2023 05:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerLast rights, or last rites? Before the curtain is drawn, somber or joyful, which would you choose? Duration: 25:18 Posted: December 31, 2023 Highlights: * Preferences for own funerals and ways to celebrate life and honour the deceased * Personal...
Duration: 25:18

Posted: December 31, 2023


Highlights:
* Preferences for own funerals and ways to celebrate life and honour the deceased
* Personal experiences with funerals, including those of family members
* Harry's desire to be cremated and have his ashes spread under an oak tree
* Celebrating life instead of tear-filled ceremonies and sadness at funerals
* Pre-funeral funerals and involving the person while they are still alive
* Peter's experience with his father's funeral and breaking with tradition
* Importance of having conversations about death and funeral preferences
* Thoughts on death and dying, including assisted death and respecting individual wishes
* Significance of dying peacefully and the presence of loved ones
* Significance of a smile in the face of death and personal experiences with parents' passing
]]>1519assisted_dying,automation,canada,connecting_dots_media,death,dying,funerals,harry_posner,last,peter_noce,_rites,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp218-automation-embracing-or-displacing-tsp024-revised--58018252
Duration: 21:41

Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots

Posted: December 17, 2023


Highlights:

• Impact of automation on society
• Historical context of automation and the industrial revolution
• Automation affecting both blue-collar and white-collar workers
• Challenges of transitioning to new jobs in the technological landscape
• Increasing number of people who do not want to work
• Need for developing new skills and financial incentives for employment
• Potential benefits and drawbacks of automation
• Physical toll of certain jobs and the role of automation in reducing discomfort
• Power dynamics in society that shape technological changes
• Importance of education and redefining economics in the face of technological advancements

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58018252Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAutomation’s impact on our everyday life. A wolf in sheep’s clothing? Duration: 21:41 Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots Posted: December 17, 2023 Highlights: - Impact of automation on society - Historical context of automation and...
Duration: 21:41

Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots

Posted: December 17, 2023


Highlights:

• Impact of automation on society
• Historical context of automation and the industrial revolution
• Automation affecting both blue-collar and white-collar workers
• Challenges of transitioning to new jobs in the technological landscape
• Increasing number of people who do not want to work
• Need for developing new skills and financial incentives for employment
• Potential benefits and drawbacks of automation
• Physical toll of certain jobs and the role of automation in reducing discomfort
• Power dynamics in society that shape technological changes
• Importance of education and redefining economics in the face of technological advancements

]]>1302artificial_intelligence,automation,canada,connecting_dots_media,harry_posner,peter_noce,roboticscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp217-freedom-s-just-another-word-real-or-bs-tsp021-revised--57885154
Duration: 21:42

Posted: December 3, 2023


Highlights:

• Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in society
• Societal norms and the influence of religion on censorship
• Control of information and manipulation in censorship
• Personal education and open-mindedness for a more tolerant society
• Role of education in changing societal norms and laws
• Impact of technology on freedom of speech and internet censorship
• Importance of critical thinking and media literacy
• Power of everyday conversations and finding receptive listeners
• Leading a double life and suppressing true thoughts and feelings
• Importance of being calm and centred when expressing oneself
• George Carlin as an example of authentic and vulnerable expression

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57885154Sun, 03 Dec 2023 05:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerUnpacking the idea of freedom in a world seemingly bound by restrictions and limitations. Breaking the shackles. Duration: 21:42 Posted: December 3, 2023 Highlights: - Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in society - Societal...
Duration: 21:42

Posted: December 3, 2023


Highlights:

• Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in society
• Societal norms and the influence of religion on censorship
• Control of information and manipulation in censorship
• Personal education and open-mindedness for a more tolerant society
• Role of education in changing societal norms and laws
• Impact of technology on freedom of speech and internet censorship
• Importance of critical thinking and media literacy
• Power of everyday conversations and finding receptive listeners
• Leading a double life and suppressing true thoughts and feelings
• Importance of being calm and centred when expressing oneself
• George Carlin as an example of authentic and vulnerable expression

]]>1303canada,civil_rights,connecting_dots_media,democracy,freedom,freedom_of_speech,harry_posner,peter_noce,social_media,society_&_culture,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp216-the-hippo-and-the-oxpecker-repairing-the-synapses-of-community-tsp066-revised--57697677
Duration: 28:19

VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.

Posted: November 19, 2023


Highlights:

• Importance of connection and continuity in communities
• Symbiotic relationship between a Hippo and an Oxpecker
• Interconnectedness of nature and the humongous fungus
• Role of storytelling in communities
• Challenges of technology, including software updates and lack of compatibility
• Concept of open source technology
• Impact of social media on global connectivity and individual isolation
• Power of art to connect people universally
• Relationships and the need for flexibility and acceptance
• Recognizing global interrelation to climate change

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57697677Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom the Humongous Fungus of Oregon to the wave of human migration spreading across our planet, life has become more dependent than ever on the value of connectivity. Duration: 28:19 VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web. Posted:...
Duration: 28:19

VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.

Posted: November 19, 2023


Highlights:

• Importance of connection and continuity in communities
• Symbiotic relationship between a Hippo and an Oxpecker
• Interconnectedness of nature and the humongous fungus
• Role of storytelling in communities
• Challenges of technology, including software updates and lack of compatibility
• Concept of open source technology
• Impact of social media on global connectivity and individual isolation
• Power of art to connect people universally
• Relationships and the need for flexibility and acceptance
• Recognizing global interrelation to climate change

]]>1699canada,connecting_dots_media,connectivity,continuity,creative_commons,harry_posner,open_source,peter_noce,symbiosis,the_sill,tim_burners_lee,unity,world_wide_webcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp215-facsimile-finding-authenticity-in-a-simulated-world-tsp018-revised--57510011
Duration: 18:58

Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, ‘Is it live or is it Memorex?’.

Posted: November 5, 2023


Highlights:

• Lack of authenticity in food and the rise of simulated products
• Disconnect between people and the source of their food
• Decline of authenticity in music and art
• Personal authenticity and the different personas people adopt
• Self-perception and living an authentic life
• Financial costs of maintaining authenticity in certain situation

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57510011Sun, 05 Nov 2023 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIs it live or is it Memorex? Sifting through a world of facsimile in a quest for authenticity. Duration: 18:58 Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, ‘Is it live or is it Memorex?’. Posted: November 5, 2023 Highlights: - Lack of...
Duration: 18:58

Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, ‘Is it live or is it Memorex?’.

Posted: November 5, 2023


Highlights:

• Lack of authenticity in food and the rise of simulated products
• Disconnect between people and the source of their food
• Decline of authenticity in music and art
• Personal authenticity and the different personas people adopt
• Self-perception and living an authentic life
• Financial costs of maintaining authenticity in certain situation

]]>1139authentic,canada,connecting_dots_media,facsimile,harry_posner,peter_noce,simulated,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp214-do-it-yourself-healing-carrots-versus-chemicals-tsp032-revised--57338144
Duration: 24:25

Posted: October 22, 2023


Highlights:

• Benefits of natural remedies and integrative medicine
• Importance of considering weight, lifestyle, and nutrition before medication
• Holistic and naturopathic treatments gaining popularity
• Criticism of profit motive in pharmaceutical industry and side effects of medications
• Limited focus on nutrition in medical education
• Benefits of garlic, oil of oregano, saltwater, vitamin E, and onion as natural remedies
• Personal experiences with homemade remedies
• Importance of preserving the jungle for medicinal resources
• Conflicting information from food companies and small farmers
• Importance of positive mindset and lifestyle choices in health and well-being

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57338144Sun, 22 Oct 2023 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerModern western medicine would be wise to embrace and integrate the traditional art of healing. Duration: 24:25 Posted: October 22, 2023 Highlights: - Benefits of natural remedies and integrative medicine - Importance of considering weight,...
Duration: 24:25

Posted: October 22, 2023


Highlights:

• Benefits of natural remedies and integrative medicine
• Importance of considering weight, lifestyle, and nutrition before medication
• Holistic and naturopathic treatments gaining popularity
• Criticism of profit motive in pharmaceutical industry and side effects of medications
• Limited focus on nutrition in medical education
• Benefits of garlic, oil of oregano, saltwater, vitamin E, and onion as natural remedies
• Personal experiences with homemade remedies
• Importance of preserving the jungle for medicinal resources
• Conflicting information from food companies and small farmers
• Importance of positive mindset and lifestyle choices in health and well-being

]]>1466art_of_healing,canada,connecting_dots_media,diet,harry_posner,healing,home_remedies,nutrition,peter_noce,the_sill,traditional_medicine,western_medicinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp213-the-absence-of-silence-is-technology-engulfing-us-in-a-world-of-noise-tsp061-revised--57141899
Duration: 24:32

Posted: October 8, 2023


Highlights

• Impact of technology on sound and noise levels
• Effects of sound on hearing impairment
• Characteristics of sound: frequency, quality, and loudness
• Measurement of sound volume in decibels
• Introduction of noise pollution through technology
• Positive and negative aspects of sound
• Challenges faced by people with hearing impairment
• 'Wall of sound' technique used by producer Phil Spector
• Seeking out quiet spaces to escape noise pollution
• Importance of protecting hearing and limiting exposure to loud sounds

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57141899Sun, 08 Oct 2023 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe short answer is yes… The sonic landscapes through which we move offer us both challenges to, and opportunities for, our general health. Duration: 24:32 Posted: October 8, 2023 Highlights - Impact of technology on sound and noise levels -...
Duration: 24:32

Posted: October 8, 2023


Highlights

• Impact of technology on sound and noise levels
• Effects of sound on hearing impairment
• Characteristics of sound: frequency, quality, and loudness
• Measurement of sound volume in decibels
• Introduction of noise pollution through technology
• Positive and negative aspects of sound
• Challenges faced by people with hearing impairment
• 'Wall of sound' technique used by producer Phil Spector
• Seeking out quiet spaces to escape noise pollution
• Importance of protecting hearing and limiting exposure to loud sounds

]]>1473canada,connecting_dots_media,harry_posner,noise,peter_noce,silence,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp212-act-your-age-where-s-the-manual-tsp010-revised--56913410
Duration: 22:16

Posted: September 24, 2023


HIghlights:

• Aging and its perception in different cultures
• Prevalence of ageism in society
• Bridging the generation gap and learning from each other
• Impact of traumatic experiences on internal age
• Correlation between music preference and youth
• Increasing number of seniors in the population
• Value of physical assistance and reflection as one gets older
• Two ages: body age and internal consciousness age
• Cultural differences in how aging is viewed
• Challenges and changes in relationships and physicality with aging

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56913410Sun, 24 Sep 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAgeism is the new social prejudice, at a time when people over 65 are beginning to outnumber those under 15. Coping with the disadvantages of aging, while cherishing the advantages a long life can bring. Duration: 22:16 Posted: September 24, 2023...
Duration: 22:16

Posted: September 24, 2023


HIghlights:

• Aging and its perception in different cultures
• Prevalence of ageism in society
• Bridging the generation gap and learning from each other
• Impact of traumatic experiences on internal age
• Correlation between music preference and youth
• Increasing number of seniors in the population
• Value of physical assistance and reflection as one gets older
• Two ages: body age and internal consciousness age
• Cultural differences in how aging is viewed
• Challenges and changes in relationships and physicality with aging

]]>1337ageism,aging,canada,connecting_dots_media,generation,harry_posner,peter_noce,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp211-transcendent-tunes-hey-kids-it-s-twinkle-time-tsp089-revised--56745045
Duration: 22:41

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Various artists and performers.

Music Credit: Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Posted: September 10, 2023


HIghlights:

• History and significance of lullabies
• Origins and variations of the song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
• Importance of lullabies and their soothing effects on children
• Benefits of singing lullabies to premature infants
• Other famous lullabies and their composers
• Therapeutic and bonding aspects of lullabies
• Universality of lullabies in different languages and cultures
• Unexpected discussion on adult role-playing as babies
• Calming effects of certain frequencies in music
• Alternative versions of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56745045Sun, 10 Sep 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFor millennia, lullabies have lulled children into slumber land. From ancient Egypt to modern day, tunes like Twinkle,Twinkle, Little Star and their relative importance often goes unnoticed or unappreciated. Duration: 22:41 VoxBox: Audio segments...
Duration: 22:41

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Various artists and performers.

Music Credit: Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Posted: September 10, 2023


HIghlights:

• History and significance of lullabies
• Origins and variations of the song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
• Importance of lullabies and their soothing effects on children
• Benefits of singing lullabies to premature infants
• Other famous lullabies and their composers
• Therapeutic and bonding aspects of lullabies
• Universality of lullabies in different languages and cultures
• Unexpected discussion on adult role-playing as babies
• Calming effects of certain frequencies in music
• Alternative versions of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

]]>1362canada,children’s,connecting_dots_media,eva_noce,harry_posner,lullabies,melodies,music,peter_noce,the_sill,transcendent_tunes,twinkle_twinkle_little_starcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp210-the-undefinable-spirit-the-bassoon-takes-a-bow-with-nadina-mackie-tsp086-revised--56600416https://nadinamackie.com



Duration: 37:54



VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - March 2014 - Trumpet virtuoso Guy Few and bassoonist Nadina Mackie. The Canadian duo stopped by the Classic 107 studio to talk with host Bill Richardson.



Music Credit: Nadina Mackie and Guy Few - Silver Angel Concerto

Posted: August 27, 2023


Highlights:

• Introduction of Nadina Mackie as a special guest
• Nadina's accomplishments as a bassoonist and collaborations with renowned musicians
• Nadina's involvement in visual arts, including painting and designing album covers
• Discussion on how Nadina manages her diverse interests and commitments
• Nadina's journey from being a country girl to a successful bassoonist
• Challenges faced by Nadina in pursuing her passion, including travel and instrument costs
• Mentors who have influenced Nadina's musical journey
• Importance of collaboration and supporting fellow musicians
• Nadina's establishment of the Council of Canadian Bassoonists
• Nadina's upcoming concert and recording projects, including a book release and video demonstration of reed-making technique

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56600416Sun, 27 Aug 2023 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerSolo bassoonist, Nadina Mackie is the most widely recorded Canadian bassoonist in history, with 17 new works for solo bassoon and orchestra written for her in the last decade. Nadina intimately describes her journey.
 Nadina Mackie:...https://nadinamackie.com



Duration: 37:54



VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - March 2014 - Trumpet virtuoso Guy Few and bassoonist Nadina Mackie. The Canadian duo stopped by the Classic 107 studio to talk with host Bill Richardson.



Music Credit: Nadina Mackie and Guy Few - Silver Angel Concerto

Posted: August 27, 2023


Highlights:

• Introduction of Nadina Mackie as a special guest
• Nadina's accomplishments as a bassoonist and collaborations with renowned musicians
• Nadina's involvement in visual arts, including painting and designing album covers
• Discussion on how Nadina manages her diverse interests and commitments
• Nadina's journey from being a country girl to a successful bassoonist
• Challenges faced by Nadina in pursuing her passion, including travel and instrument costs
• Mentors who have influenced Nadina's musical journey
• Importance of collaboration and supporting fellow musicians
• Nadina's establishment of the Council of Canadian Bassoonists
• Nadina's upcoming concert and recording projects, including a book release and video demonstration of reed-making technique

]]>2270bassoon,bassoonist,canada,canadian_bassoonist,concerti,connecting_dots_media,guy_few,harry_posner,log_houses,nadina_mackie,painting,peter_noce,symphony,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp209-time-trek-hagia-sophia-church-of-the-holy-wisdom-tsp120-revised--56448568
Duration - 23:12

Credit: NPR excerpt on 'The Sound of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago.'

Posted: August 13, 2023


Highlights:

• Architectural features of the Hagia Sophia
• Transformation of the Hagia Sophia from a church to a mosque
• Historical and cultural significance of the Hagia Sophia
• Acoustic engineering of the Hagia Sophia
• Use of technology to explore the building
• Significance of the Hagia Sophia as a sanctuary and safe harbor
• Strategic location of Constantinople and its walls
• Parallels between the walls of Constantinople and modern geopolitics
• Shift in focus from cathedrals to skyscrapers and commercial structures
• Power and influence of large institutions and organizations

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56448568Sun, 13 Aug 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFor almost fifteen hundred years, the largest basilica in the world, Hagia Sophia, was at the spiritual centre of both the Christian and Muslim worlds. An architectural wonder, it inspired builders and designers of sacred spaces for centuries....
Duration - 23:12

Credit: NPR excerpt on 'The Sound of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago.'

Posted: August 13, 2023


Highlights:

• Architectural features of the Hagia Sophia
• Transformation of the Hagia Sophia from a church to a mosque
• Historical and cultural significance of the Hagia Sophia
• Acoustic engineering of the Hagia Sophia
• Use of technology to explore the building
• Significance of the Hagia Sophia as a sanctuary and safe harbor
• Strategic location of Constantinople and its walls
• Parallels between the walls of Constantinople and modern geopolitics
• Shift in focus from cathedrals to skyscrapers and commercial structures
• Power and influence of large institutions and organizations

]]>1393canada,churches,communication,connecting_dots_media,constantine,conversation,hagia_sophia,harry_posner,istanbul,mosques,peter_noce,the_sill,turkeycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp208-incandescent-spirits--56297398
Duration - 31:07

Credit: YouTube Segment on Thomas Edison with Comic Tim Wilson

Posted: July 30, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56297398Sun, 30 Jul 2023 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe early industrial revolution spawned a spirit of experimentation and invention, and gave birth to innovative individuals - as noted in this podcast - Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse. These inventors, among others, were...
Duration - 31:07

Credit: YouTube Segment on Thomas Edison with Comic Tim Wilson

Posted: July 30, 2023]]>1868canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,george_westinghouse,harry_posner,history,industrial_revolution,invention,nicola_tesla,peter_noce,the_sill,thomas_edison,what_just_happened?cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp207-rocking-and-rolling--56110783
Duration - 27:17

Credit: YouTube Segment on Alan Freed - Rock & Roll Radio Show

Posted: July 16, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56110783Sun, 16 Jul 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerTwo of the most fundamental human activities, rocking and rolling, have catalyzed human behaviour and invention for thousands of years. From technological developments to popular toys, their influence is immeasurable. Duration - 27:17 Credit:...
Duration - 27:17

Credit: YouTube Segment on Alan Freed - Rock & Roll Radio Show

Posted: July 16, 2023]]>1638canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,harry_posner,history,peter_noce,rocking,rocking_chairs,rocking_horse,rock_’n’_roll,rolling,the_sill,what_just_happened?cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp206-old-and-dispensable--55596346
Duration - 31:55

Posted: July 2, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55596346Sun, 02 Jul 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerGetting old is inevitable, and yet we struggle with accepting this very natural process. As a society, how do we navigate the minefield of social obligations, economic necessities and physical reality of a fast growing sector of the population?...
Duration - 31:55

Posted: July 2, 2023]]>1916aging,canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,elders,harry_posner,history,peter_noce,retirement,seniors,the_sill,what_just_happened?cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp205-manufactured-oblivion--54479075
Duration - 36:21

Credit: YouTube Segments on AI co-produced Taryn Southern's new album and Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner

Posted: June 18, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54479075Sun, 18 Jun 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerArtificial Intelligence (AI) is enveloping humankind like an uncertain cloud. From its unofficial origins in 1940’s wartime Europe to the modern day furor over ChatGPT, advancements in AI magnify the critical questions about human evolution and the...
Duration - 36:21

Credit: YouTube Segments on AI co-produced Taryn Southern's new album and Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner

Posted: June 18, 2023]]>2182ai,alan_turing,artificial_intelligence,canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,deep_blue,deep_learning,harry_posner,history,peter_noce,social_change,the_sill,what_just_happened?cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp204-rising-tides-of-discontent--54085277
Duration - 32:30

Credits: YouTube Segment with Peter Finch from the movie Network

Posted: June 4, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54085277Sun, 04 Jun 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerMuch of what we take for granted in the affluent West is a direct result or consequence of the impulse to protest injustices and other forms of oppression. There are more ways than ever, in the modern world, to express and actualize our discontent....
Duration - 32:30

Credits: YouTube Segment with Peter Finch from the movie Network

Posted: June 4, 2023]]>1951canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,demonstrations,harry_posner,history,human_rights,justice,peter_noce,protest,social_change,social_discontent,the_sill,what_just_happened?cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp203-from-wired-to-wireless--53944658
Duration - 31:03

Posted: May 21, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53944658Sun, 21 May 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom ancient Etruscan jewelry to barbed wire to submarine cables criss-crossing the world’s oceans, the ubiquity of wire in underpinning our current way of life is undeniable. Not only is the history of wire fascinating, it’s the precursor to the...
Duration - 31:03

Posted: May 21, 2023]]>1864canada,collaboration,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,cooperation,harry_posner,history,invention,peter_noce,podcast,technology,telegraphic,telephone,the_sill,what_just_happened?,wired,wirelesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp202-ph-factor-the-joy-of-we-celebrating-collaboration--53759180
Duration - 32:59

Credits: YouTube Segments with John Lennon & Paul McCartney and Abbot & Costello

Posted: May 7, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53759180Sun, 07 May 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerNo one flies solo in this world. All life forms, from beginning to end, are engaged in acts of ongoing collaboration, the joys of which should be extolled. Duration - 32:59 Credits: YouTube Segments with John Lennon & Paul McCartney and Abbot...
Duration - 32:59

Credits: YouTube Segments with John Lennon & Paul McCartney and Abbot & Costello

Posted: May 7, 2023]]>1980canada,collaboration,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,cooperation,harry_posner,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,teamwork,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp201-ph-factor-surviving-the-lifeline-cutting-the-cord--53615469
Duration - 31:30

Posted: April 23, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53615469Sun, 23 Apr 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerSmartphones have become the Swiss Army knives of the 21st century, in that they provide one source access to many tools. Has our dependence on smartphone technology created deep psychological and/or sociological dis-ease?… The debate continues....
Duration - 31:30

Posted: April 23, 2023]]>1891addiction,canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,digital_world,harry_posner,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,smartphones,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp200-ph-factor-flying-loose-the-sill-lands-on-200--53470608
Duration - 31:13

Posted: April 9, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53470608Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn this milestone - 200th episode of The Sill, hosts Peter and Harry mine the audio landscape created over the last six years. Favourite episodes, experiences gained and lessons learned, we share the joys and challenges of producing more than one...
Duration - 31:13

Posted: April 9, 2023]]>1874audio,canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,harry_posner,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,retrospective,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp199-time-trek-renaissance-redux-culture-s-quantum-leap--53336861
Duration - 34:52

Posted: March 26, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53336861Sun, 26 Mar 2023 07:02:09 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe dynamics of the late Middle Ages, which included the Black Plague, famine and religious wars, paved the way for the historical period most commonly referred to as the Renaissance. Are there parallels between the evolutionary developments - the...
Duration - 34:52

Posted: March 26, 2023]]>2093canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,culture,harry_posner,history,humanism,individualism,orangeville,patrick_henry,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_gutenburg_printing_press,the_middle_ages,the_renaissance,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp198-ph-factor-the-world-as-it-could-be-our-vital-choices--53169438
Duration - 28:07

Posted: March 12, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53169438Sun, 12 Mar 2023 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWe struggle with defining what it means to be happy and/or free and yet, these two states of being are critical to the functioning of a healthy society. How do we foster an appreciation for the relationship between freedom and happiness? Duration -...
Duration - 28:07

Posted: March 12, 2023]]>1688benjamin_franklin,bhutan,canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,education,freedom,happiness,harry_posner,orangeville,patrick_henry,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,pursuit_of_happiness,the,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp197-ph-factor-universe-or-multiverse-the-jury-is-out--52850601
Duration - 32:36

Posted: Feb 26, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52850601Sun, 26 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom religion to art to technology, the notion of worlds beyond our own has captured our imagination for a very long time. How can considering and working with the multiverse idea help us evolve? Duration - 32:36 Posted: Feb 26, 2023
Duration - 32:36

Posted: Feb 26, 2023]]>1957boundary-less,canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,consensus_reality,conversation,dimensions,dreams,everything_everywhere,harry_posner,multiple_personality,multiverse,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,psychedelics,the_sill,universecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp196-ph-factor-the-nation-state-on-the-road-to-extinction--52705480
Duration - 26:33

Posted: Feb 12, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52705480Sun, 12 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn a world that’s becoming globalized, the question of the nation state becomes more pertinent than ever. Is it possible to get to a place where national boundaries are removed or defined less rigidly? Is the future nationless? Duration - 26:33...
Duration - 26:33

Posted: Feb 12, 2023]]>1594boundaries,canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,consensus,conversation,globalism,harry_posner,human_evolution,nations,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,treaty_of_westphaliacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp195-ph-factor-rip-in-the-fabric-conspiracy-or-consensus--52571817
Duration - 35:09

Posted: January 29, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52571817Sun, 29 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerGiven that many people are currently experiencing to varying degrees a profound existential dilemma, exacerbated by a lack of clear thinking, how are we to respond to the larger forces that are attempting to influence and/or control our reality?...
Duration - 35:09

Posted: January 29, 2023]]>2110canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,consensus,conspiracy,conversation,existential_angst,globalism,harry_posner,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,reality,social_media,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp194-ph-factor-when-winning-is-losing-how-success-fails-us--52443860
Duration - 32:08

Posted: January 15, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52443860Sun, 15 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOur preoccupation with winning at all costs can often lead to pyrrhic victory. Repercussions can include everything from addiction to poor sportsmanship, rampant egotism and self-centredness, among others. Where does the balance lie between winning at...
Duration - 32:08

Posted: January 15, 2023]]>1929canada,communication,competition,connecting_dots_media,conversation,co-operation,cost_of_winning,harry_posner,losing,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,pyrrhic_victory,social_media,the_sill,winningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp193-ph-factor-talking-points-language-defaced--52324138
Duration - 37:08

Posted: January 1, 2023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52324138Sun, 01 Jan 2023 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIs language going to the dogs? Have we lost our ability or motive to communicate, heart to heart, three years into our relatively enforced social separation? Duration - 37:08 Posted: January 1, 2023
Duration - 37:08

Posted: January 1, 2023]]>2229canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,doublethink,education,harry_posner,language,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,social_media,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp192-ph-factor-sonic-tools-all-the-bells-and-whistles--52214242
Duration - 24:47

Credits: Credits: YouTube excerpts - Lauren Bacall Whistle in Casablanca, What a World Champion Whistler Sounds Like | National Geographic, World champion whistler | Geert Chatrou

Posted: December 18, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52214242Sun, 18 Dec 2022 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerTwo of the most fundamental sounds in our sonic tool belt are bells and whistles. The use of these two tools have been an integral part of our culture for millennia, from celebratory to somber. Duration - 24:47 Credits: Credits: YouTube excerpts -...
Duration - 24:47

Credits: Credits: YouTube excerpts - Lauren Bacall Whistle in Casablanca, What a World Champion Whistler Sounds Like | National Geographic, World champion whistler | Geert Chatrou

Posted: December 18, 2022]]>1488bells_&_whistles,canada,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,harry_posner,language,musical_instrument,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,sonic_tools,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp191-ph-factor-step-by-step-walk-before-you-run--52086960
Duration: 26:27

Posted: December 4, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52086960Sun, 04 Dec 2022 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWalking literally represents our nascent step in life, and its loss the signal to our journey’s end. From civil rights marches to celebratory parades and benefits to our overall health, walking remains fundamental to our physical and mental well...
Duration: 26:27

Posted: December 4, 2022]]>1588canada,civil_marches,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,depression,harry_posner,health,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,walking,wellnesscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp190-time-trek-revealing-tomorrow-today-the-illuminating-power-of-science-fiction--51954317
Duration: 33:49

Credits: YouTube - "War of the Worlds" 1938 Radio Broadcast & Orson Welles on the BBC

Posted: November 20, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51954317Sun, 20 Nov 2022 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWorking with the themes of time travel, science gone wrong, alien contacts, and others, the genre of science fiction has reflected back to us the state of our humanity. What draws us to science fiction, and what can learn from it? Duration: 33:49...
Duration: 33:49

Credits: YouTube - "War of the Worlds" 1938 Radio Broadcast & Orson Welles on the BBC

Posted: November 20, 2022]]>2030canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,depression,fiction,futurism,harry_posner,imagination,mythical,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,science_fiction,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp189-ph-factor-the-reconciliation-healing-a-wounded-world--51796144
Duration: 29:16

Posted: November 6, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51796144Sun, 06 Nov 2022 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn the latter stages of Covid as a world emergency we, as individuals and as a collective, have come to the realization of just how wounded we are. How do we reconcile the divisiveness we are experiencing, both within and without, and begin the...
Duration: 29:16

Posted: November 6, 2022]]>1757canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,depression,global_health,harry_posner,healing,institution,mental_health,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp188-ph-factor-living-in-spiritual-limbo-getting-beyond-the-disheartened-self--51653260
Duration: 27:52

Posted: October 23, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51653260Sun, 23 Oct 2022 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThis is possibly a first Covid to Covid conversation, in which the hosts struggle with their respective mental fogs, to explore first hand getting beyond the disheartened self. Duration: 27:52 Posted: October 23, 2022
Duration: 27:52

Posted: October 23, 2022]]>1672canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,depression,harry_posner,mental_health,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,spirituality,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp187-ph-factor-getting-older-rediscovering-the-self--51511880
Duration: 41:22

Posted: October 9, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51511880Sun, 09 Oct 2022 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAs a follow up to part one on The Sill’s growing older series, the hosts ruminate on their own experience of growing older, including changes to libido, dealing with regret and forgiveness and a plethora of other associated realities. Duration:...
Duration: 41:22

Posted: October 9, 2022]]>2483ageism,aging,canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,death,dying,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,rediscovering_the_self,seniors,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp186-ph-factor-getting-older-where-to-from-here--51368462
Duration: 34:06

Posted: September 25, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51368462Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom ageism to medical assisted suicide to issues with technology, seniors are now facing unprecedented challenges. Part one, of a two part podcast, exploring the world of aging. Duration: 34:06 Posted: September 25, 2022
Duration: 34:06

Posted: September 25, 2022]]>2047ageism,aging,canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,death,dying,maid,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,seniors,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp185-ph-factor-the-confucius-way-k-i-s-s-realized--51215046
Duration: 29:27

Posted: September 11, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51215046Sun, 11 Sep 2022 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerUnusual and unexpected - Confucianism, a 2,500 year old philosophy, hangs out with K.I.S.S (keep it simple stupid) a 21st century systems principle. Surprisingly, they have much in common, despite the millennial gap. Duration: 29:27 Posted:...
Duration: 29:27

Posted: September 11, 2022]]>1768canada,confucius,connecting_dots_media,conversation,k.i.s.s._principle,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,traditionalismcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp184-ph-factor-citizen-can-is-human-transformation-possible--51047823
Duration: 27:25

Posted: August 28, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51047823Sun, 28 Aug 2022 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom technology to brain chemistry to complacency, we are replete with challenges to transformation. Are we capable of pushing past what holds us back? Duration: 27:25 Posted: August 28, 2022
Duration: 27:25

Posted: August 28, 2022]]>1646canada,change,connecting_dots_media,conversation,harry_posner,human_evolution,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,revolution,the_sill,transformationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp183-ph-factor-network-failure-what-are-we-learning--50907542
Duration: 31:59

Posted: August 14, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50907542Sun, 14 Aug 2022 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOn July 8, 2022, a major national telecom company experienced a critical network failure that affected an entire nation. It’s not the first time, nor will it be the last, that such an event has occurred or will occur. Are there failsafe mechanisms,...
Duration: 31:59

Posted: August 14, 2022]]>1920canada,community,connecting_dots_media,conversation,harry_posner,network,network_failure,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,rogers,telecom,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp182-ph-factor-hit-the-road-jack-the-covid-catalyst-migrations--50760633
Duration: 39:23

Featuring: Kaitlan Klein of Century 21 Millennium Inc. Real Estate in Brampton, Ontario

Posted: July 31, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50760633Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:00:01 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerCovid induced social distancing protocols and affordability issues have been instrumental in driving Canadians into smaller towns and cottage country, where larger living spaces are available. Working and studying from home has become a reality for...
Duration: 39:23

Featuring: Kaitlan Klein of Century 21 Millennium Inc. Real Estate in Brampton, Ontario

Posted: July 31, 2022]]>2364canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,harry_posner,kaitlan_klein,maritimes,migration,moving,nova_scotia,ontario,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,real_estate,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp181-ph-factor-we-resurrect-so-you-think-you-can-podcast-you-can--50592459
Duration: 34:18

Posted: July 17, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50592459Sun, 17 Jul 2022 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFor the first time in our five years of doing this podcast, we’ve elected to repurpose a podcast we recorded in 2018. Over the years we’ve had listeners comment or ask us questions on many of our podcasts and, amongst the varying feedback, we’ve also...
Duration: 34:18

Posted: July 17, 2022]]>2059audio_editing,canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,diy,harry_posner,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,recording,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp180-ph-factor-the-sill-2017-2022-oh-the-changes-we-ve-seen--50443448
Duration: 36:12

Posted: July 3, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50443448Sun, 03 Jul 2022 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFive years in, The Sill podcast is turning a corner in more ways than one. For starters, Harry and his family are relocating to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. In this nostalgic review Peter and Harry recall the beginnings, the...
Duration: 36:12

Posted: July 3, 2022]]>2173canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,harry_posner,orangeville,peter_noce,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,retrospective,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp179-ph-factor-catch-and-release-the-art-of-letting-go--50253102
Duration: 36:04

Credit: George Carlin talks about ’Stuff’ on YouTube

Posted: June 19, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50253102Sun, 19 Jun 2022 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWe are drowning in stuff. In every life there comes a point when unloading stuff is beneficial to one’s well being. When does it become critical to sometimes break attachments, whether they be objects, ideas and/or relationships? Duration: 36:04...
Duration: 36:04

Credit: George Carlin talks about ’Stuff’ on YouTube

Posted: June 19, 2022]]>2165attachment,canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,decluttering,detachment,letting_go,minimalism,orangeville,ownership,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp178-ph-factor-the-directed-imagination-are-we-at-a-tipping-point--50063520
Duration: 30:09

Credit: The Matrix 4 "Red / Blue Pill Teasers" (2021) on YouTube

Posted: June 5, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50063520Sun, 05 Jun 2022 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAre we at a tipping point, and what are the dynamics playing into this moment of human evolution? From social infantilization to the relentless onslaught of dubious information to our obsession with safety first, we have created a scenario fraught...
Duration: 30:09

Credit: The Matrix 4 "Red / Blue Pill Teasers" (2021) on YouTube

Posted: June 5, 2022]]>1810canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,human_evolution,imagination,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,safety,the_sill,tipping_pointcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp177-the-undefinable-spirit-the-choice-to-homeschool-stacey-dittman--49890682
Duration: 45:02

Posted: May 22, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49890682Sun, 22 May 2022 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerEducation is a choice. In a world preoccupied with structure and performance, the challenge to consider or act on alternatives, when it comes to educating our children, can be its own reward. Stacey Dittman is an excellent example of someone who has...
Duration: 45:02

Posted: May 22, 2022]]>2702alternative_education,canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,education,herd_mentality,homeschooling,jerome_dittman,levi_dittman,orangeville,podcast,podcasting,_responsibility,social,stacey_dittman,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp176-ph-factor-just-ask-why-stepping-out-of-the-herd--49703683
Duration: 32:43

Credits: YouTube - Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and The Importance Of Asking Good Questions]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49703683Sun, 08 May 2022 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWhat is our responsibility when it comes to questioning authority and/or the status quo? When and why is it important for individuals to rise above the collective and engage or challenge accepted norms… and why should we care? Duration: 32:43...
Duration: 32:43

Credits: YouTube - Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and The Importance Of Asking Good Questions]]>1964canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,herd_mentality,just_say_no,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,social_responsibility,the_sill,whycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp175-planetary-postcards-paul-denhoed-talking-washi-in-tokyo--49526189
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldenhoed

Duration: 34:12]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49526189Sun, 24 Apr 2022 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIt’s rare to find an artisan so dedicated to his craft that he or she would choose to immerse themselves in a culture quite foreign to their own. Currently raising a family in Tokyo, Paul Denhoed continues his steadfast pursuit of knowledge regarding...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldenhoed

Duration: 34:12]]>2053artisan,canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,japan,orangeville,papermaking,paul_denhoed,ph_factor,planetary_postcards,podcast,podcasting,seduction,the_sill,tokyo,washicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp174-ph-factor-seduction-for-sale-instant-coffee-s-gonna-getcha--49379368
Duration: 25:34

Credit: Jordan Peterson - ‘Things more meaningful than happiness’ on YouTube]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49379368Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:00:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe power of persuasion often includes a well crafted and delivered seduction in order to convince another into the need or desire to have whatever is being sold. Speed and convenience, primarily driven by technological advances in the modern world,...
Duration: 25:34

Credit: Jordan Peterson - ‘Things more meaningful than happiness’ on YouTube]]>1535canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,instant_coffee,instant_gratification,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,seduction,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp173-ph-factor-measured-response-know-when-to-hold-em-know-when-to-fold-em--49211174
Duration: 32:58]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49211174Sun, 27 Mar 2022 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn every interaction there is a tipping point or a threshold moment, beyond which it becomes increasingly difficult to stabilize. This tends to hold true for individual relationships or all circumstances where conflict is present. Can focusing on...
Duration: 32:58]]>1979canada,cease_fire,conflict_resolution,connecting_dots_media,conversation,mediation,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,poker,power_of_silence,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp172-the-undefinable-spirit-tony-holtkamp-takes-a-walk-on-the-wild-side--49039915https://www.tonyholtkamp.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony_holtkamp
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nagevi69

Duration: 28:33]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49039915Sun, 13 Mar 2022 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerTony Holtkamp calls himself a regular guy walking. Except… that this regular guy walking happens to be trekking across about 8,000 kilometres, coast to coast, of the second largest country on the planet. Canadian born to a large family, comprised of...https://www.tonyholtkamp.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tony_holtkamp
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nagevi69

Duration: 28:33]]>1714canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,orangeville,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,tony_holtkamp,walkingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp171-ph-factor-under-the-cover-of-darkness-the-light-that-guides--48882268
Duration: 32:54

Posted: February 27, 2022]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48882268Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWe have been plunged into a kind of psychological darkness precipitated by the Covid pandemic, slowly transitioning towards a hopefully brighter future. This period has shed light upon our blinded consciousness, as well as offering us opportunities...
Duration: 32:54

Posted: February 27, 2022]]>1975canada,connecting_dots_media,consciousness,conversation,covid,darkness,light,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp170-the-undefinable-spirit-just-shrink-bigger-croc-e-moses-on-the-road-to-home--48706392https://crocemoses.bandcamp.com/track/emergency-mercy (the complete track is featured in this podcast)

Rhythm is our mother tongue: Croc E Moses at TEDxTableMountain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOsfnGmnhTA&t=72s

Duration: 43:23]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48706392Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerPoet/Musician instigator Croc E Moses, shares an account of his journey from Northern Canada to Southern Africa, in his search for the meaning of home. The gift of rhythm inspired by his immersion in South African culture has infused all aspects of...https://crocemoses.bandcamp.com/track/emergency-mercy (the complete track is featured in this podcast)

Rhythm is our mother tongue: Croc E Moses at TEDxTableMountain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOsfnGmnhTA&t=72s

Duration: 43:23]]>2604africa,canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,croc_e_moses,home,musician,orangeville,podcast,podcasting,poet,south,spoken_word,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,wordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp169-ph-factor-the-pandemic-narrative-word-to-your-mother--48501826
Duration - 40:41]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48501826Sun, 30 Jan 2022 05:00:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe stories we tell are the stories we live, and the words we use to tell these stories shape what we learn from them. In the time of Covid certain words have become charged and contentious, because their meanings have been altered to support one or...
Duration - 40:41]]>2442connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,definitions,language,narrative,orangeville,pandemic,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,storytelling,the_sill,wordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp168-planetary-postcards-erato-alakiozidou-classically-grooving-in-greece--48313612https://www.eratoalakiozidou.com

Duration - 28:25

Photo Credit: Podcast image - Photo by Leuteris Tectonididis - https://www.facebook.com/lefteris.tektonidis
Artworks by Kostas Kochaimidis - https://www.facebook.com/kostas.kochaimidis]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48313612Sun, 16 Jan 2022 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerConcert pianist, teacher, and promoter of all things cultural, Erato Alakiozidou shares her love for music, her students and her international family of friends. Born in, and a current resident of, Thessaloniki (Θεσσαλονίκη), Greece, Erato’s lifelong...https://www.eratoalakiozidou.com

Duration - 28:25

Photo Credit: Podcast image - Photo by Leuteris Tectonididis - https://www.facebook.com/lefteris.tektonidis
Artworks by Kostas Kochaimidis - https://www.facebook.com/kostas.kochaimidis]]>1706classical_music,concert_pianist,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,erato_alakiozidou,greece,orangeville,pandemic,planetary_postcards,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,thessalonikicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp167-ph-factor-2021-remembering-a-year-to-forget--48134420
Duration - 32:23]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48134420Sun, 02 Jan 2022 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAlthough 2021 left us with a plethora of things we’d like to forget, it also gave us plenty of fodder for conversation that resulted in many of the 26 episodes produced this year. From adding a new podcast series - Planetary Postcards - to exploring...
Duration - 32:23]]>1944annual,canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,orangeville,pandemic,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,post_covid,_retrospective,state_of_the_world,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp166-ph-factor-lay-of-the-land-redefining-the-pandemic--47979565
Duration - 38:59

Confusion Sample: Possible confusion related messages - https://youtu.be/cd4Q3Tw1Pmc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47979565Sun, 19 Dec 2021 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAssessing where we are now, globally, relative to the pandemic, goes beyond the evolution of the Covid virus. We are now seeing pandemics of individual and social dis-ease, from increasing tribalism to intimations of potential violence to fear-based...
Duration - 38:59

Confusion Sample: Possible confusion related messages - https://youtu.be/cd4Q3Tw1Pmc]]>2340canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,global_healing,orangeville,pandemic,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,post_covid,state_of_the_world,the_sill,valuescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp165-ph-factor-the-forever-moment-what-you-see-is-what-you-get--47787907
Duration - 33:30

Credits: From William Shatner’s 2002 album 'Has Been']]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47787907Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOver the last two years living with Covid has profoundly impacted our perception of time. The uncertainties that have enveloped us during this period has served to disconnect us from the flow of time, and our psychological experience of time. Is the...
Duration - 33:30

Credits: From William Shatner’s 2002 album 'Has Been']]>2011canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,futurism,global_healing,new_world_order,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,post_covid,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp164-ph-factor-future-unknown-us-post-covid--47577699
Explicit Content (two words in the entire podcast)

Duration - 42:06

Credits: Jordan Peterson’s Warning To The World]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47577699Sun, 21 Nov 2021 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWhere are we headed? What will the world, post Covid, look like? From the obvious economic, social, and political changes to the deepening of personal and spiritual awareness, the future though for the most part unknown, is ours to create. Explicit...
Explicit Content (two words in the entire podcast)

Duration - 42:06

Credits: Jordan Peterson’s Warning To The World]]>2527canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,futurism,global_healing,new_world_order,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,post_covid,the_sill,transitionyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp163-the-undefinable-spirit-john-arnone-us-and-them-canada-canadians-and-the-beatles--47353705
Duration - 40:47

Credits: John Lennon & The Beatles interview segments

Posted: November 7, 2021]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47353705Sun, 07 Nov 2021 04:00:12 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerJust when you think there’s nothing more to know or learn about The Beatles, a Canadian born writer, whose life-long passion with the band and their music ventures to explore it from his own national connection. The result is a story about the fab...
Duration - 40:47

Credits: John Lennon & The Beatles interview segments

Posted: November 7, 2021]]>2448beatles,canada,canadians_and_the_beatles,connecting_dots_media,conversation,john_arnone,orangeville,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,us_and_themcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp162-planetary-postcards-ansgar-bittermann-brainstorming-in-berlin--47118957
Duration - 35:42

Credits: John F. Kennedy's Speech at the Berlin Wall]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47118957Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:00:10 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerJourney to Berlin through the eyes of an AI developer and psychotherapist. Berlin resident Ansgar Bittermann shares his thoughts and feelings about this highly cosmopolitan city steeped in history and culture that spans millennia. Ansgar Bittermann:...
Duration - 35:42

Credits: John F. Kennedy's Speech at the Berlin Wall]]>2143ai,ansgar_bitterman,artificial,berlin,canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,germany,intelligence,orangeville,planetary_postcards,pocket_guide_ai,podcast,podcasting,robotics,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp161-ph-factor-corroding-connections-are-we-heading-into-a-societal-meltdown--46901637
Duration - 38:25

Credits: Harry Posner - ‘Prayer For Healing’

Brown eyes and blue eyes Racism experiment Children Session - Jane Elliott
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGvoXeXCoUY Jane Elliott on her "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise" and Fighting Racism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2z-ahJ4uws the famous experiment with school kids (re: how easy it is to persecute those who are different). Jane Elliott (née Jennison; born November 30, 1933) is an American diversity educator. As a schoolteacher, she became known for her "Blue eyes/Brown eyes" exercise, which she first conducted with her third-grade class on April 5, 1968, the day after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.)

Posted: October 10, 2021]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46901637Sun, 10 Oct 2021 04:00:15 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerPerhaps even more important than the physical challenge of Covid-19 is the impact brought on by the increasing divisiveness evident in communities, small and large. Do we have enough energy and goodwill left to avoid the potential for a social...
Duration - 38:25

Credits: Harry Posner - ‘Prayer For Healing’

Brown eyes and blue eyes Racism experiment Children Session - Jane Elliott
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGvoXeXCoUY Jane Elliott on her "Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise" and Fighting Racism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2z-ahJ4uws the famous experiment with school kids (re: how easy it is to persecute those who are different). Jane Elliott (née Jennison; born November 30, 1933) is an American diversity educator. As a schoolteacher, she became known for her "Blue eyes/Brown eyes" exercise, which she first conducted with her third-grade class on April 5, 1968, the day after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.)

Posted: October 10, 2021]]>2306canada,civil,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,discourse,_meltdown,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,social,society,the_sill,vaccine_mandates,vaccine_passportscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp160-ph-factor-where-do-i-end-and-you-begin-my-body-your-health--46687978
Duration - 41:40]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46687978Sun, 26 Sep 2021 04:00:16 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWhere do my individual rights end, and your public rights begin? The crux of this moral and societal dilemma revolves around agreeing on a satisfactory answer to this question, which may affect the way we understand ‘the common good’ for the...
Duration - 41:40]]>2501canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,freedom_of_choice,health,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,vaccine_mandates,vaccine_passportscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp159-ph-factor-we-ve-gotta-get-out-of-this-place-breaking-out--46478887
Duration - 29:54

Music Credit: Playing in the background is ‘The Animals - We Gotta Get out of This Place’]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46478887Sun, 12 Sep 2021 04:00:19 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerReaching escape velocity, or breaking out of self, requires intention, energy and direction. There are a multitude of options that may help get us there, as many options as there are individuals. Executing the breakout may be difficult, though...
Duration - 29:54

Music Credit: Playing in the background is ‘The Animals - We Gotta Get out of This Place’]]>1795canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,coping,covid,escape,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,self-help,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp158-ph-factor-jeremiah-was-a-bullfrog-what-brings-you-joy--46280716
Duration - 32:34

Music Credit: Playing in the background is ‘Three Dog Night - Joy To The World’]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46280716Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOur quest for joy has taken on a whole different dimension during this time of Covid. A conversation exploring the many possible roads leading to euphoric epiphanies, which will hopefully help to rejuvenate our depleted spirits. Duration - 32:34...
Duration - 32:34

Music Credit: Playing in the background is ‘Three Dog Night - Joy To The World’]]>1955canada,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,joy,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,self-help,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp157-ph-factor-citizen-engaged-challenging-the-status-quo--46096905
Explicit Content (only one word in the entire podcast)

Duration - 36:09]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46096905Sun, 15 Aug 2021 04:00:17 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerCo-host Harry Posner shares his motivation and experience from a recent World Freedom rally and march held in Toronto on July 24, 2021. Challenged by co-host Peter Noce to elaborate, the conversation spirals outward to include the many varied layers...
Explicit Content (only one word in the entire podcast)

Duration - 36:09]]>2170activism,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,harry_posner,march,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,protest,the_sill,toronto,world_freedom_rallyyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp156-planetary-postcards-bongiwe-dlamini-eswatini-in-africa--45919800
Duration - 43:37

Music Credit: Bongiwe Dlamini - ’Strange Ways’

Photo Credit: Qibho Intalektual]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45919800Sun, 01 Aug 2021 04:00:13 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn this episode the hosts shine a light on the tiny Kingdom of Eswatini (the former Swaziland) in Southern Africa. Artist, musician, activist, Bongiwe Dlamini shares her views, both personal and political, on the challenges of growing up and living...
Duration - 43:37

Music Credit: Bongiwe Dlamini - ’Strange Ways’

Photo Credit: Qibho Intalektual]]>2618africa,bongiwe_dlamini,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,eswatini,ngo,planetary_postcards,podcast,podcasting,swaziland,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp155-ph-factor-walls-of-bias-blinding-truth--45740409
We are all biased in one way or another. The question is, are we aware of how biased we are and do we need to do anything about it? This conversation is an attempt to explore and dismantle the walls of bias in pursuit of a better solution.

Duration - 31:21]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45740409Sun, 18 Jul 2021 04:00:10 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerTSP155 - PH Factor: Walls of Bias - Blinding Truth We are all biased in one way or another. The question is, are we aware of how biased we are and do we need to do anything about it? This conversation is an attempt to explore and dismantle the...
We are all biased in one way or another. The question is, are we aware of how biased we are and do we need to do anything about it? This conversation is an attempt to explore and dismantle the walls of bias in pursuit of a better solution.

Duration - 31:21]]>1882bias,confirmation_bias,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,identity_politics,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp154-ph-factor-year-5-begins-a-fond-retrospective--45566860https://thesillpodcast.com/podcasts_categories

Duration - 45:50]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45566860Sun, 04 Jul 2021 04:00:19 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerJuly 10, 2017, marks the beginning of The Sill’s 5th year. With 154 episodes in the can, the audio journey continues to surprise and captivate the imagination, through the art of conversation. The hosts reminisce about favourite episodes and the...https://thesillpodcast.com/podcasts_categories

Duration - 45:50]]>2751anniversary,connecting_dots_media,conversation,journey,ph-factor,podcast,podcasting,retrospective,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp153-planetary-postcards-pietro-noce-bed-bike-in-southern-italy--45369411
Duration - 49:28]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45369411Sun, 20 Jun 2021 04:00:09 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerPietro Noce, first cousin of co-host Peter Noce is the proprietor B & B "La Meridiana" - Bed & Bike in Celico, Calabria. In this first foray into globetrotting, The Sill connects us to the cultural life and realities of living in and running a...
Duration - 49:28]]>2969bed_&_bike,bed_&_breakfast,calabria,celico,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,italy,pietro_noce,planetary_postcards,podcast,podcasting,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp152-the-undefinable-spirit-kimberly-van-ryn-the-compassionate-heart--45181084https://www.branchingoutsupportservices.ca

Duration - 37:55]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45181084Sun, 06 Jun 2021 04:00:12 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerKimberly Van Ryn, founder of Branching Out Support Services in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, shares her lifelong passion for helping those less fortunate. Utilizing life lessons from overcoming her own addictions, she brings a unique enthusiasm and...https://www.branchingoutsupportservices.ca

Duration - 37:55]]>2276community,connecting_dots_media,conversation,kimberly_van_ryn,mental_health,neuro-diversity,orangeville,podcast,podcasting,service,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,yogacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp151-ph-factor-who-s-in-charge-who-do-you-trust--44978601
Duration - 36:40

Credit: Diana Ross - The Boss]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44978601Sun, 23 May 2021 04:00:13 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAre we experiencing a fundamental failure in leadership during this time of Covid? Just as leaders have been judging their populations willingness to comply, we the people have been assessing their level of competence and integrity. Realizing that...
Duration - 36:40

Credit: Diana Ross - The Boss]]>2201connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,decision-making,governance,government,leadership,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,society,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp150-the-undefinable-spirit-andrew-welch-our-second-chance-part-3-of-3-a-new-dawning--44711464http://www.thevaluecrisis.com

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TSP001 – Techno Zeitgeist: Inside the machine.
TSP002 – The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruining our world.
TSP046 – Money, The Root of All Evil?: Is currency the only measure of your wealth?
TSP122 – PH Factor: COVID-19 – What is a life worth?
TSP148 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 1 of 3 - Universal Basic Economy.
TSP149 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 2 of 3 - The Gift Economy.

Duration - 43:55]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44711464Sun, 09 May 2021 04:00:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn part 3 of a 3 part interview, Andrew Welch joins us in our studio, to talk about the shape of things to come. 'A New Dawning' would include radical notions such as alternative currencies (demurrage), new approaches to the electoral process and...http://www.thevaluecrisis.com

Related Links:
TSP001 – Techno Zeitgeist: Inside the machine.
TSP002 – The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruining our world.
TSP046 – Money, The Root of All Evil?: Is currency the only measure of your wealth?
TSP122 – PH Factor: COVID-19 – What is a life worth?
TSP148 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 1 of 3 - Universal Basic Economy.
TSP149 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 2 of 3 - The Gift Economy.

Duration - 43:55]]>2636alternative_economics,andrew_welch,a_new_dawning,connecting_dots_media,conversation,demurrage,electoral_reform,our_second_chance,ownership,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,the_value_crisis,trilogycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp149-the-undefinable-spirit-andrew-welch-our-second-chance-part-2-of-3-the-gift-economy--44472536http://www.thevaluecrisis.com

Related Links:
TSP001 – Techno Zeitgeist: Inside the machine.
TSP002 – The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruining our world.
TSP046 – Money, The Root of All Evil?: Is currency the only measure of your wealth?
TSP122 – PH Factor: COVID-19 – What is a life worth?
TSP148 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 1 of 3 - Universal Basic Economy.
TSP150 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 3 of 3 - A New Dawn.

Duration - 41:39]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44472536Sun, 25 Apr 2021 04:00:13 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn part 2 of a 3 part interview, Andrew returns to uncover the true meaning of a ‘Gift Economy’ and its practical applications to our society. Surprisingly, a society based on a qualitative gift economy, may be the critical next step in our evolution....http://www.thevaluecrisis.com

Related Links:
TSP001 – Techno Zeitgeist: Inside the machine.
TSP002 – The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruining our world.
TSP046 – Money, The Root of All Evil?: Is currency the only measure of your wealth?
TSP122 – PH Factor: COVID-19 – What is a life worth?
TSP148 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 1 of 3 - Universal Basic Economy.
TSP150 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 3 of 3 - A New Dawn.

Duration - 41:39]]>2500alternative_economics,andrew_welch,connecting_dots_media,conversation,gift_economy,our_second_chance,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,the_value_crisis,trilogycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp148-the-undefinable-spirit-andrew-welch-our-second-chance-part-1-of-3-universal-basic-income--44287996http://www.thevaluecrisis.com

Related Links:
TSP001 – Techno Zeitgeist: Inside the machine.
TSP002 – The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruining our world.
TSP046 – Money, The Root of All Evil?: Is currency the only measure of your wealth?
TSP122 – PH Factor: COVID-19 – What is a life worth?
TSP149 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 2 of 3 - The Gift Economy.
TSP150 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 3 of 3 - A New Dawn.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44287996Sun, 11 Apr 2021 04:00:08 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn part 1 of a 3 part interview, we revisit Andrew’s his first book, The Value Crisis, and explore the soon to be published sequel - Our Second Chance, focusing on universal basic income (UBI), as one example how of a shift in our value system can...http://www.thevaluecrisis.com

Related Links:
TSP001 – Techno Zeitgeist: Inside the machine.
TSP002 – The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruining our world.
TSP046 – Money, The Root of All Evil?: Is currency the only measure of your wealth?
TSP122 – PH Factor: COVID-19 – What is a life worth?
TSP149 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 2 of 3 - The Gift Economy.
TSP150 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 3 of 3 - A New Dawn.]]>3123alternative_economics,andrew_welch,chance,connecting_dots_media,conversation,our_second,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,the_value_crisis,trilogy,ubicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp147-the-undefinable-spirit-getting-casually-baked-with-johanna-nuding--44080864commitment to educating the public is inspiring. Johanna Nuding - https://www.casuallybaked.com & https://mjskinrelief.com... Additional Recommended Episode: https://casuallybaked.com/blog/potcast-205-surviving-the-american-healthcare-system

Duration - 53:38

Credit: Making peace with cannabis | Zachary Walsh | TEDxPenticton]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44080864Sun, 28 Mar 2021 04:00:10 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerStoryteller and experiential marketing maven Johanna Nuding, enlightens us about the cannabis lifestyle and wellness. Her edutainment ‘potcast’, Casually Baked, explores the medicinal and responsible sides of cannabis and its enhancement of everyday...commitment to educating the public is inspiring. Johanna Nuding - https://www.casuallybaked.com & https://mjskinrelief.com... Additional Recommended Episode: https://casuallybaked.com/blog/potcast-205-surviving-the-american-healthcare-system

Duration - 53:38

Credit: Making peace with cannabis | Zachary Walsh | TEDxPenticton]]>3219cannabis,cannabis_lifesytle,casually_baked,connecting_dots_media,conversation,hemp,johanna_nuding,marijuana,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,weedyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp146-time-trek-exiting-the-cave-the-quest-for-self-awareness--43875844
Duration - 29:56]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43875844Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:00:14 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom the great religions to modern psychology, the journey towards self awareness and self improvement has been an integral part of human evolution. This has all been accentuated and accelerated by the strains and stresses produced by the Covid...
Duration - 29:56]]>1797communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,orangeville,podcast,podcasting,religion,self_awareness,self-help,spirituality,the_sill,time_trekcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp145-ph-factor-what-s-the-bottom-line-conclusion-vs-inclusion--43668433
Duration - 31:55]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43668433Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOur approach to dealing with the complexities of the modern world is profoundly affected by our decision to take a conclusionary or inclusionary attitude. From our dealings with Covid to child rearing to friendships and spousal relationships, the...
Duration - 31:55]]>1916bubbles,communication,conclusions,connecting_dots_media,conversation,creative_thinking,inclusions,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp144-time-trek-pinocchio-a-tale-of-two-puppets--43452186
Duration - 31:19]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43452186Sun, 14 Feb 2021 05:00:07 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe relevance of this world-renowned, classic children’s story about the transformation of a marionette, points to the fictionalized culture that we live in, in which we choose stories that agree with our worldview. A look at two versions of...
Duration - 31:19]]>1888carlo_collodi,children’s_books,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,disney,italian_author,le_avventure_di_pinocchio,orangeville,pinocchio,podcast,podcasting,storytelling,the_sill,time_trekcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp143-the-undefinable-spirit-ricky-schaede-engaging-the-ethereal--43206479https://www.rickyschaede.com

Duration: 32:17]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43206479Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:00:09 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerDedicated Orangeville, Ontario painter/writer Ricky Schaede is a great example of how to creatively carve out a life as a professional artist. Inspired by spiritual experiences on a trip to Guatemala, Ricky has devoted bis young life to fostering the...https://www.rickyschaede.com

Duration: 32:17]]>1938art,artist,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,orangeville,podcast,podcasting,ricky_schaede,symbolic_art,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp142-ph-factor-business-not-as-usual--42970622
Two lockdowns within a year have posed near insurmountable challenges to ‘business as usual’, forcing business owners and entrepreneurs to seek out creative ways of remaining commercially viable. Our conversation includes Tattoo artist and illustrator/author Jayme of Fabled North Tattoo Inc., who shares her broadening perspective in the face of lockdowns imposed due to Covid. Fabled North Tattoo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabled.north.tattoo

Duration - 35:14]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42970622Sun, 17 Jan 2021 05:00:17 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerTSP142 - PH Factor: Business ‘Not’ as Usual. Two lockdowns within a year have posed near insurmountable challenges to ‘business as usual’, forcing business owners and entrepreneurs to seek out creative ways of remaining commercially viable. Our...
Two lockdowns within a year have posed near insurmountable challenges to ‘business as usual’, forcing business owners and entrepreneurs to seek out creative ways of remaining commercially viable. Our conversation includes Tattoo artist and illustrator/author Jayme of Fabled North Tattoo Inc., who shares her broadening perspective in the face of lockdowns imposed due to Covid. Fabled North Tattoo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabled.north.tattoo

Duration - 35:14]]>21152020,business,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,fabled,lockdowns,north_tattoo,pandemic,ph-factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp141-time-trek-hindsight-is-2020--42766687
Duration - 35:44]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42766687Sun, 03 Jan 2021 05:00:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerBeyond the obvious stresses and suffering brought on by Covid, 2020 has been a year of significant change. In this episode we review the past 12 months, discussing and highlighting some memorable audio clips from some of the 26 episodes we recorded...
Duration - 35:44]]>21452020,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,hindsight,new,pandemic,podcast,podcasting,retrospective,the_sill,time_trek,yearyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp140-ph-factor-silver-linings-the-bright-side-of-covid--42576547
Duration - 43:07]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42576547Sun, 20 Dec 2020 05:00:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn this year of trials and tribulations, of viruses and lockdowns, the resiliency of people across the planet has been nothing short of inspirational. As we navigate forward, maintaining a positive attitude is proving to be an instrumental coping...
Duration - 43:07]]>2588communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,coping_,covid,mechanisms,pandemic,ph-factor,podcast,podcasting,positivity,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp139-the-undefinable-spirit-lest-we-forget-with-historian-writer-hugh-brewster--42337866Hugh Brewster: http://www.hughbrewster.com

Duration - 40:40]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42337866Sun, 06 Dec 2020 05:00:19 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWriter/historian/theatre artist Hugh Brewster is truly a man of many hats. In this interview, Hugh shares fascinating stories, from meeting Jacqueline Onassis and James Cameron, to working with Robert Ballard, the discoverer of the Titanic. Hugh...Hugh Brewster: http://www.hughbrewster.com

Duration - 40:40]]>2441communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,disasters,gay_liberation,historian,hugh_brewster,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,titaniccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp138-time-trek-from-promise-to-disaster--42099891
Duration - 42:51]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42099891Sun, 22 Nov 2020 05:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerDisaster has befallen humanity countless times throughout history, From the Titanic to The Great Depression to the failed revolution of the 1960's, the hosts, along with Canadian historian Hugh Brewster, explore the promise that preceded the calamity....
Duration - 42:51]]>2572brewster,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,disasters,hugh,podcast,podcasting,roaring_20’s,the_1960’s,the_great_depression,the_sill,time_trek,titaniccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp137-the-undefinable-spirit-with-nyc-emergency-room-doctor-and-children-s-author-joanette-weisse--41851968https://www.joanetteweisse.com

Duration - 28:22]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41851968Sun, 08 Nov 2020 05:00:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerInspired by a question about dying from one of her grandchildren, NYC emergency room physician Joanette Weisse talks about and reads from her newly penned and just released picture book - Giggles in my Heart - which deals with the real fears children...https://www.joanetteweisse.com

Duration - 28:22]]>1703books,children’s_,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid,dr._joanette_weisse,emergency_room,giggles_in_my_heart,new_york_city,podcast,podcasting,spirit,the_sill,the_undefinablecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp136-ph-factor-muzzling-dissent-access-denied--41626137
Duration - 39:41

YouTube excerpt with Brendan O'Neill - ‘Freedom of Speech and Right to Offend’]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41626137Sun, 25 Oct 2020 04:00:21 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe right to free speech is not a given. In this day of ‘unfriending’, it is easy to muzzle our fellow human beings, in order to control the narrative. From censorship on campuses to discouraging your children from, “Speaking until spoken to”, the...
Duration - 39:41

YouTube excerpt with Brendan O'Neill - ‘Freedom of Speech and Right to Offend’]]>2382censorship,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,free_speech,_media,muzzling_dissent,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,social,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp135-time-trek-it-s-the-apocalypse-and-armageddon-outta-here--41400166
Duration - 37:11

YouTube excerpt with Rod Serling - Twilight Episode ‘Obsolete Man’]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41400166Sun, 11 Oct 2020 04:00:09 +0000Peter Noce & Harry Posner“It’s the end of the world as we know it.”, has been a refrain heard many times before in human history. From the cult of Christianity to Nostradamus’s prophecies to the tragedy of Jonestown to the Covid-19 crisis, the challenge to avert disaster has...
Duration - 37:11

YouTube excerpt with Rod Serling - Twilight Episode ‘Obsolete Man’]]>2232apocalypse,armageddon,christianity,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid-19,cults,doomsday_clock,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,time_trekcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp134-the-undefinable-spirit-simran-bhamu-from-india-with-love--41149989simran.bhamu@gmail.com

Duration - 42:32]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41149989Sun, 27 Sep 2020 04:00:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom Delhi to Canada, Simran Bhamu’s journey has taken her through poverty, immigration, racism, politics, and ultimately a fulfilling life in a country she now calls home. Simran Bhamu is the definition of a very capable, compassionate and...simran.bhamu@gmail.com

Duration - 42:32]]>2553communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,immigration,india,new_delhi,orangeville,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,politics,simran_bhamu,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp133-ph-factor-becoming-other-if-not-now-when--40872857

Duration - 34:56]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40872857Sun, 13 Sep 2020 04:00:21 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThis period of Covid-19, has catalyzed the impulse towards personal and societal change. The question is how capable are we, as individuals and members of society, to realize these changes, given the power of traditional thinking and habits?...

Duration - 34:56]]>2097changes,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,habits,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp132-time-trek-pasteurization-don-t-cry-over-spoilt-milk--40574186
Duration - 35:52

YouTube excerpts with comic Orny Adams - ‘I Was Raised on Germs’ & comic George Carlin - ‘Fear of Germs’]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40574186Sun, 30 Aug 2020 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe invisible universe of the biome became more visible through the work of many 19th century scientific researchers. One of the preeminent adventurers into the microbial world, Louis Pasteur unveiled the essential role micro-organisms play in the...
Duration - 35:52

YouTube excerpts with comic Orny Adams - ‘I Was Raised on Germs’ & comic George Carlin - ‘Fear of Germs’]]>2153communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,food_preservation,germ_theory,hygiene,louis_pasteur,pasteurization,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,time_trek,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp131-the-undefinable-spirit-janet-lynn-morrison-from-0-to-fierce--40343988
Duration - 45:21

Book Link: Million Dollar Soup - https://www.janet-lynn.com/the-million-dollar-soup/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40343988Sun, 16 Aug 2020 04:00:12 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIf there was ever an example of how a world view can impact one’s life, Janet-Lynn Morrison is one. Understanding, forgiveness and resiliency resonate throughout our phone conversation with this intelligent and caring soul. Her story of moving ‘from 0...
Duration - 45:21

Book Link: Million Dollar Soup - https://www.janet-lynn.com/the-million-dollar-soup/]]>2722communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,forgiveness,inspirational,janet_lynn_morrison,motivational,podcast,podcasting,resiliency,survival,surviving_seventeen,the,the_sill,_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp130-ph-factor-every-breath-you-take-the-body-politic--40105096
Duration - 48:52

Two additional YouTube segments featuring Esther Perel on ‘The communication error we all make, and how it intensifies conflict’]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40105096Sun, 02 Aug 2020 04:00:15 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIs it even possible anymore, that human beings can communicate with each other, directly and authentically, given the pandemic of politicization? The challenge to defy categorization is paramount in our attempt to resist the ‘isms’ that have engulfed...
Duration - 48:52

Two additional YouTube segments featuring Esther Perel on ‘The communication error we all make, and how it intensifies conflict’]]>2933body_politic,communication,connecting_dots_media,conversation,language,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,politicization,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp129-time-trek-f-me-f-you-the-history-of-pejoratives--39840137
Duration - 35:04

Additional YouTube segment featuring swear words in different languages.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39840137Sun, 19 Jul 2020 04:00:13 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe history of pejoratives touches on religion, social mores and political correctness, vividly expressing strong emotions or sentiments. The use of swear words was well accepted up until the Renaissance, after which these so-called ‘dirty’ words...
Duration - 35:04

Additional YouTube segment featuring swear words in different languages.]]>2105connecting_dots_media,conversation,cursing,fuck,history_of_language,pejoratives,podcast,podcasting,profanity,swear_words,the_f_bomb,the_sill,time_trekyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp128-the-undefinable-spirit-nicole-wicki-courage-conviction-and-cure--36030463http://www.wickiwell.com

Duration - 27:32

Additional segment featuring interviewee Nicole Wicki, with the second segment featuring New Zealand’ s Current Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36030463Sun, 05 Jul 2020 04:00:16 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerNumerous times in her young life, Nicole Wicki, has had the courage to make life changing decisions en route to making a life more connected to nature, balancing body and mind. Swiss born and raised, she currently makes her home on a remote 10 acre...http://www.wickiwell.com

Duration - 27:32

Additional segment featuring interviewee Nicole Wicki, with the second segment featuring New Zealand’ s Current Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.]]>1653connecting_dots_media,conversation,herbal_medicine,holism,lyme_disease,new_zealand,nicole_wicki,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp127-ph-factor-it-s-a-diy-world-peggy-lee-s-delicious-lips--32190660
Duration - 34:12

Segment with author Harry Posner narrating a section from his newly released audiobook, Peggy Lee’s Delicious Lips]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32190660Sun, 21 Jun 2020 04:00:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerDo-it-yourself, on the surface a new fad propelled by the COVID crisis, is in fact an age old go to and accepted MO throughout human history. Using the creation of a DIY audiobook - Peggy Lee’s Delicious Lips - as an example, we talk about the process...
Duration - 34:12

Segment with author Harry Posner narrating a section from his newly released audiobook, Peggy Lee’s Delicious Lips]]>2053audiobook,connecting_dots_media,conversation,diy,harry_posner,peggy_lee’s_delicious_lips,peter_noce,ph-factor,podcast,podcasting,recording,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp126-the-undefinable-spirit-dr-claudia-six-returns-to-talk-about-relationships-and-sex-during-covid-19--29761308http://www.drsix.net

Duration - 27:12]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29761308Sun, 07 Jun 2020 04:00:12 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn our second interview with Dr. Six we explore changes to relationships in the face of a global pandemic. Surprisingly, when it comes to the world of our primal instincts, our sexual life has remained for the most part remained unchanged during this...http://www.drsix.net

Duration - 27:12]]>1633claudia_six,connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid-19,dr._,pandemic,podcast,podcasting,relationships,sexuality,social_change,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,viruscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp125-ph-factor-necessity-is-the-mother--28170262
Duration - 36:14

VoxBox: YouTube segment - Family invents ‘Hug Glove’ so they can cuddle their Grandma on Mother’s Day.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28170262Sun, 24 May 2020 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerDuring the mother of all crises, another mother is stepping up to give birth to a plethora of creative responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not surprising, in light of other historical upheavals, out of which emerged new and unique technologies and...
Duration - 36:14

VoxBox: YouTube segment - Family invents ‘Hug Glove’ so they can cuddle their Grandma on Mother’s Day.]]>2174connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid-19,creativity,crisis_response,innovation,orangeville_ontario,pandemic,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,social_change,the_sill,viruscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp124-the-undefinable-spirit-sandy-brown-citizen-first-mayor-second--26986879https://www.orangeville.ca/council-1/members-of-council/sandy-brown-mayor

Duration - 34:22

VoxBox: YouTube segment - 'My Corona' by Chris Mann]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26986879Sun, 10 May 2020 04:00:16 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerA down to earth conversation with the Mayor of Orangeville, a small town in Southern Ontario Canada, as the community responds to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. From Zoom coffee chats to encouraging support for small business, Mayor Sandy Brown...https://www.orangeville.ca/council-1/members-of-council/sandy-brown-mayor

Duration - 34:22

VoxBox: YouTube segment - 'My Corona' by Chris Mann]]>2063connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid-19,mayor,orangeville_ontario,pandemic,podcast,podcasting,sandy_brown,social_change,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,viruscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp123-time-trek-what-a-difference-a-year-makes--26109134
Duration - 30:53

VoxBox: YouTube Segment - Corona Lockdown! Can Anything Positive Come From This? with Russell Brand]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26109134Sun, 26 Apr 2020 04:00:14 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWe hop in our time machine and come out Sept 11, 2021, a year after the all clear was given on the COVID-19 Pandemic and we have witnessed numerous changes for the better, and some for the worse. From the micro to the macro, we’ve undergone a variety...
Duration - 30:53

VoxBox: YouTube Segment - Corona Lockdown! Can Anything Positive Come From This? with Russell Brand]]>1854connecting_dots_media,conversation,covid-19,pandemic,podcast,podcasting,social_change,the_sill,time_machine,time_trek,viruscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp122-ph-factor-covid-19-what-is-a-life-worth--25362813
Duration - 1:05:21

Featuring author Andrew Welch, “Save the people, save all of the people, and we’ll save the economy - Hammer vs. Paint Roller” https://thevaluecrisis.blogspot.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25362813Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:08:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAt the time of this podcast, the number of global COVID-19 cases has eclipsed the 1,000,000 mark with over 50,000 deaths. We are confronting an unparalleled firestorm of ethical and moral dilemmas, in the face of mushrooming economic turmoil. Over 3...
Duration - 1:05:21

Featuring author Andrew Welch, “Save the people, save all of the people, and we’ll save the economy - Hammer vs. Paint Roller” https://thevaluecrisis.blogspot.com]]>3922andrew_welch,connecting_dots_media,contagion,conversation,covid-19,economy,pandemic,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,public_health,the_sill,viruscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp121-ph-factor-covid-19-tragedy-or-opportunity--24611326
Duration - 47:28

Poems by: Harry Posner - Ode To A Virus - written on January 29, 2020 & Father Richard Henrick, OFM - Lockdown - March 13, 2020

Music by: Erin Bolton - erinboltonmusic.com - 'World Speaking' and 'Quarantine']]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24611326Mon, 30 Mar 2020 04:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe COVID-19 is proving transformational on a level that has not been seen since 911. Could this be a pivotal paradigm shift in the way we treat each other and all life forms on the planet? Duration - 47:28 Poems by: Harry Posner - Ode To A...
Duration - 47:28

Poems by: Harry Posner - Ode To A Virus - written on January 29, 2020 & Father Richard Henrick, OFM - Lockdown - March 13, 2020

Music by: Erin Bolton - erinboltonmusic.com - 'World Speaking' and 'Quarantine']]>2849connecting_dots_media,contagion,conversation,covid-19,erin_bolton,pandemic,pf_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,viruscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp120-time-trek-hagia-sophia-church-of-the-holy-wisdom--23919158
Duration - 23:12

Credit: NPR excerpt on 'The Sound of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago.'


Highlights:

• Architectural features of the Hagia Sophia
• Transformation of the Hagia Sophia from a church to a mosque
• Historical and cultural significance of the Hagia Sophia
• Acoustic engineering of the Hagia Sophia
• Use of technology to explore the building
• Significance of the Hagia Sophia as a sanctuary and safe harbor
• Strategic location of Constantinople and its walls
• Parallels between the walls of Constantinople and modern geopolitics
• Shift in focus from cathedrals to skyscrapers and commercial structures
• Power and influence of large institutions and organizations

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23919158Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:00:17 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFor almost fifteen hundred years, the largest basilica in the world, Hagia Sophia, was at the spiritual centre of both the Christian and Muslim worlds. An architectural wonder, it inspired builders and designers of sacred spaces for centuries....
Duration - 23:12

Credit: NPR excerpt on 'The Sound of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago.'


Highlights:

• Architectural features of the Hagia Sophia
• Transformation of the Hagia Sophia from a church to a mosque
• Historical and cultural significance of the Hagia Sophia
• Acoustic engineering of the Hagia Sophia
• Use of technology to explore the building
• Significance of the Hagia Sophia as a sanctuary and safe harbor
• Strategic location of Constantinople and its walls
• Parallels between the walls of Constantinople and modern geopolitics
• Shift in focus from cathedrals to skyscrapers and commercial structures
• Power and influence of large institutions and organizations

]]>1393canada,churches,connecting_dots_media,constantine,conversation,hagia_sophia,harry_posner,istanbul,mosques,peter_noce,podcast,podcasting,religions,rewind,the_sill,time_trek,turkeycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp119-the-undefinable-spirit-sohayla-smith-s-peace-of-the-heart--23376220http://www.sohaylasmith.com

Duration - 24:29

VoxBox: Sohayla Smith’s - For A Moment and Oh The Day Medley]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23376220Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:00:17 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerSinger songwriter, music therapist, belly dancer and more, Sohayla shares her very human approach to art and community. Sohayla Smith: http://www.sohaylasmith.com Duration - 24:29 VoxBox: Sohayla Smith’s - For A Moment and Oh The Day Medleyhttp://www.sohaylasmith.com

Duration - 24:29

VoxBox: Sohayla Smith’s - For A Moment and Oh The Day Medley]]>1470art,belly_dancing,community,connecting_dots_media,conversation,music,music_therapy,podcast,podcasting,sohayla_smith,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp118-ph-factor-hurry-up-and-wait--22854133
Duration - 33:11

VoxBox: Harry Posner - "Wait for it.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22854133Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:00:13 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWe spend an average of 5 years waiting in lines and queues during our lifetime. Is waiting a waste of time, or can we alter our perspective about these (commonly) anxiety-making situations? Duration - 33:11 VoxBox: Harry Posner - "Wait for it.”
Duration - 33:11

VoxBox: Harry Posner - "Wait for it.”]]>1992anxiety,connecting_dots_media,conversation,impatience,podcast,podcasting,technology,the_sill,time,waitingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp117-time-trek-paradise-or-infogedden--22351093
Duration - 36:49

VoxBox: You Tube excerpts from 1970 - IBM Vintage Computers Promo Film - Historical Data Processing and The Myths of Big Data/Science Comedian Vince Ebert]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22351093Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:00:20 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAn exploration into the evolution of information gathering, its historical milestones, including moral and ethical implications for the human condition. From Tesla to Turing and beyond, does the expanding data highway offer us more unprecedented...
Duration - 36:49

VoxBox: You Tube excerpts from 1970 - IBM Vintage Computers Promo Film - Historical Data Processing and The Myths of Big Data/Science Comedian Vince Ebert]]>2210alan_turing,connecting_dots_media,conversation,data_collection,information_age,nicola_tesla,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,time_trekcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp116-the-undefinable-spirit-richard-mongiat-and-the-big-picture--21862581https://www.richardmongiat.com

Duration - 40:47

VoxBox: CBC digital archives - Excerpt from ‘Gallery patrons shocked by Prent sculptures’ - Broadcast March 12, 1973]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21862581Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:00:15 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOn the heels of the last podcast, between dog and wolf, inspired by a painting (Entre Chien et Loup) of the same name, the hosts discuss all things art with painter Richard Mongiat, whose focus and range of activities elevate him beyond the typical...https://www.richardmongiat.com

Duration - 40:47

VoxBox: CBC digital archives - Excerpt from ‘Gallery patrons shocked by Prent sculptures’ - Broadcast March 12, 1973]]>2448art,art_collectives,collective_city_documentaries,connecting_dots_media,conversation,painting,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,richard_mongiat,the_sill,the_undefineable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp115-ph-factor-between-dog-and-wolf--21389854
Duration - 22:26

VoxBox: Audiobook excerpt from White Fang, by Jack London - DBS Audio Books]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21389854Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:00:02 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe balancing act of our primal instincts versus our domestic existence from children’s stories to the world of cinema, from Paganism to Christianity, the symbol of the wolf has been a central theme, painted in both a positive and negative light....
Duration - 22:26

VoxBox: Audiobook excerpt from White Fang, by Jack London - DBS Audio Books]]>1347connecting_dots_media,conversation,dog,domesticated,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,primal,the_sill,wolfcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp114-time-trek-inside-the-pod-where-to-from-here--20989964
Duration - 26:28

Opening Segment: Beau York on Ted Talks - The Power of Podcasting

VoxBox: Excerpt from The BBC Academy Podcast - Podcastology episode six: Future directions]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20989964Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:00:13 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerA look at the future of podcasting and its relevance as just another media platform, among many that have been or will be absorbed by the ‘big boys’. The hosts, Peter and Harry, discuss the joys, challenges and purpose of the Sill podcast and its...
Duration - 26:28

Opening Segment: Beau York on Ted Talks - The Power of Podcasting

VoxBox: Excerpt from The BBC Academy Podcast - Podcastology episode six: Future directions]]>1589audio,connecting_dots_media,conversation,digital_media,media,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,time_trekcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp113-ph-factor-hunger-reigns-feast-famine-and-faith--20589402
Duration - 28:50

Included Segment: Harry Posner recites his poem ‘We Of The Full’]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20589402Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:00:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerNearly a billion people in the world experience hunger, while nearly a billion are obese. Like many challenges confronting society in today’s world the issue is not availability, it is excessive waste and distribution. Our collective hunger and...
Duration - 28:50

Included Segment: Harry Posner recites his poem ‘We Of The Full’]]>1731climate_change,connecting_dots_media,conversation,food,heather_hayes,hunger,malnourished,nourishment,oranngeville_food_bank,ph_factor,podcast,the_sill,world_hungercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp112-transcendent-tunes-harry-chapin-s-shot-to-the-heart--20248433
Duration - 29:43

VoxBox: YouTube - Harry Chapin questions and answers (Soundstage)

Music Credit: Harry Chapin - Sniper & Cats In The Cradle.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20248433Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:00:21 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHarry Chapin left us too soon, but he left us with compelling stories reflecting the era he lived in. Although not one of his most well known hits, Sniper, is perhaps his most eloquent, timeless comment on humankind’s fragile psyche. Duration -...
Duration - 29:43

VoxBox: YouTube - Harry Chapin questions and answers (Soundstage)

Music Credit: Harry Chapin - Sniper & Cats In The Cradle.]]>1784connecting_dots_media,conversation,folk_music,harry_chapin,humanitarian,music,podcast,sniper,the_sill,transcendent_tunes,world_hungercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp111-time-trek-sapien-signatures-traces-of-us--19964418Museum of Dufferin (MOD): https://dufferinmuseum.com

Duration - 38:10

VoxBox: YouTube PBS interview on ‘Internet history is fragile. This archive is making sure it doesn’t disappear’

Music Credit: Al Stewart - Time Passages]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19964418Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:00:15 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerKilroy was here. The urge to leave our stamp on history seems to be inherent to the nature of homo sapiens. Stepping into the past at a local museum, provides the hosts a context for examining our obsession with legacy. Museum of Dufferin (MOD):...Museum of Dufferin (MOD): https://dufferinmuseum.com

Duration - 38:10

VoxBox: YouTube PBS interview on ‘Internet history is fragile. This archive is making sure it doesn’t disappear’

Music Credit: Al Stewart - Time Passages]]>2291connecting_dots_media,conversation,dufferin_county,history,homo_sapiens,m_o_d,museum_of_dufferin,podcast,relevance,sapiens,the_sill,time_trekcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp110-ph-factor-branding-look-at-me-i-m-relevant--19723594
Duration - 23:46

VoxBox: YouTube interview with Yuval Harari

Music Credit: k. d. Lang - Constant Craving]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19723594Mon, 28 Oct 2019 04:00:09 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom the personal to the political, from products to corporate identity, the rise of branding as a way of creating and maintaining relevance is understandable in a world that encourages hubris. Duration - 23:46 VoxBox: YouTube interview with...
Duration - 23:46

VoxBox: YouTube interview with Yuval Harari

Music Credit: k. d. Lang - Constant Craving]]>1427branding,connecting_dots_media,conversation,hubris,identity,ph_factor,podcast,relevance,the_sill,yuval_hararicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp109-transcendent-tunes-non-je-ne-regret-rien-the-little-sparrow-s-anthem--19493166
Duration - 26:32

VoxBox: YouTube interview on Je Ne Regret Rien

Music Credit: Edith Piaf - Je Ne Regret Rien]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19493166Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:00:14 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerNo other singer has as powerfully embodied their music as did Edith Piaf. Rising from her hard scrabbled life, spanning two world wars, she sang her way to international stardom, until her untimely death at 47. Duration - 26:32 VoxBox: YouTube...
Duration - 26:32

VoxBox: YouTube interview on Je Ne Regret Rien

Music Credit: Edith Piaf - Je Ne Regret Rien]]>1593chanteuse,connecting_dots_media,conversation,edith_piaf,french_singer,non,non_je_ne_regret_rien,podcast,the_sill,torch_songs,transcendent_tunescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp108-the-undefinable-spirit-stefan-wiesen-painting-the-world-green--19285862
Duration - 35:21

VoxBox: On YouTube, 2 clips from ‘This Hour Has 22 minutes’

Music Credit: Louie Armstrong - Wonderful World]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19285862Mon, 30 Sep 2019 04:00:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerDufferin - Caledon federal Green Party candidate Stefan Wiesen says, quote, “We must take a holistic approach to build a modern state that leaves nobody behind.” His obvious passion and commitment for the environment and people is evident in his...
Duration - 35:21

VoxBox: On YouTube, 2 clips from ‘This Hour Has 22 minutes’

Music Credit: Louie Armstrong - Wonderful World]]>2122canadian_government,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,stefan_wisen,the_green_party,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp107-time-trek-the-yo-yo-spinnin-wheel-got-to-go-round--19111208
Duration - 22:03

VoxBox: On YouTube, Doctor Lucky Meisenheimer - Inside The World’s Biggest YoYo Collection

Music Credit: Blood, Sweat & Tears - Spinning Wheel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19111208Mon, 16 Sep 2019 04:00:18 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerSurprisingly, the modern toy called the Yo-yo has a long venerable history. From ancient China, to Napoleon’s France, to Richard Nixon at the Grand Ole Opry, this toy for all ages continues to fascinate and entertain. Duration - 22:03 VoxBox: On...
Duration - 22:03

VoxBox: On YouTube, Doctor Lucky Meisenheimer - Inside The World’s Biggest YoYo Collection

Music Credit: Blood, Sweat & Tears - Spinning Wheel]]>1324connecting_dots_media,conversation,donald_duncan_sr,pedro_flores,podcast,the_sill,time_trek,toys,yo-yocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp106-the-undefinable-spirit-michael-mccreary-punching-up-never-down--18975241Michael McCreary: https://www.aspiecomic.com

Duration - 35:48

VoxBox: Compilation of Michael McCreary bits and clips

Music Credit: Isley Brothers - It’s Your Thing]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18975241Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerBrampton born and Orangeville raised Michael McCreary is an ‘aspie’ of a different colour. With a mind as agile as a whippet, Michael navigates his life with humour and humility, bestowing on us a deeper understanding of what it means to be autistic....Michael McCreary: https://www.aspiecomic.com

Duration - 35:48

VoxBox: Compilation of Michael McCreary bits and clips

Music Credit: Isley Brothers - It’s Your Thing]]>2149aspergers,autism,comedy,connecting_dots_media,conversation,michael_mccreary,podcast,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp105-ph-factor-freezing-footprints--18852316
Duration - 24:06

VoxBox: YouTube segment with comedian Norm MacDonald on the Evolution of Photography

Music Credit: Fastball - G.O.D. (Good Old Days)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18852316Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:00:10 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe impulse to archive has been aided and abetted by the exponential advance in recording technologies, which begs the question: What have we sacrificed in pursuit of our never ending desire to preserve memories? Duration - 24:06 VoxBox: YouTube...
Duration - 24:06

VoxBox: YouTube segment with comedian Norm MacDonald on the Evolution of Photography

Music Credit: Fastball - G.O.D. (Good Old Days)]]>1447archiving,connecting_dots_media,conversation,memoirs,memories,ph_factor,podcast,records,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp104-digging-words-conservatism-trapped-in-amber--18723470
Duration - 35:19

VoxBox: Rowan Atkinson - excerpt from Conservative Conference on YouTube

Music Credit: The Kinks - Well Respected Man]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18723470Mon, 05 Aug 2019 04:00:13 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe nature of conservatism is more complicated than current polarized thinking would suggest. From its political beginnings after the French Revolution to populist America and Britain, the impulse to remain true to inherited tradition is both a...
Duration - 35:19

VoxBox: Rowan Atkinson - excerpt from Conservative Conference on YouTube

Music Credit: The Kinks - Well Respected Man]]>2120connecting_dots_media,conservative,conversation,digging_words,liberal,podcast,podcasting,revolution,the_sill,traditioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp103-transcendent-tunes-woody-and-arlo-on-the-rails--18606569
Duration - 33:02

VoxBox: Compilation of various artists performing ‘This Land Is Your Land’ and the ‘City Of New Orleans’

Music Credit: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - This Land Is Your Land & Arlo Guthrie - The City Of New Orleans]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18606569Mon, 22 Jul 2019 04:00:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWoody Guthrie’s ‘This Land Is Your Land’ and his son, Arlo Guthrie’s ‘City Of New Orleans (written by the under appreciated Steve Goodman) can be considered anthems of a nation. The first being a response to the status quo - ‘God Bless America’ and...
Duration - 33:02

VoxBox: Compilation of various artists performing ‘This Land Is Your Land’ and the ‘City Of New Orleans’

Music Credit: Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - This Land Is Your Land & Arlo Guthrie - The City Of New Orleans]]>1983arlo_guthrie,connecting_dots_media,conversation,folk_music,podcast,podcasting,railroads,the_great_depression,the_sill,transcendent_tunes,woody_guthriecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp102-time-trek-encoding-foreboding--18484875
Duration - 24:44

VoxBox: YouTube segment with comedian James May rambling about barcodes and supermarkets

Music Credit: The Five Americans - Western Union]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18484875Mon, 08 Jul 2019 04:00:14 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerStarting with Morse code in the mid 19th century the beginnings of encoding technology eventually evolved into the ubiquitous use of barcodes today. This mini revolution has ramifications well beyond retail convenience and routine record keeping....
Duration - 24:44

VoxBox: YouTube segment with comedian James May rambling about barcodes and supermarkets

Music Credit: The Five Americans - Western Union]]>1485barcode,connecting_dots_media,conversation,morse_code,podcast,podcasting,scanner,the_sill,time_trekcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp101-the-undefinable-spirit-andrea-bird-dancing-on-the-curve-of-life--18352101Andrea Bird: http://andreabird.com

Duration - 30:22

VoxBox: William Shatner - from the CD ‘Has Been’

Music Credit: Belle Starr - This Must Be The Place]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18352101Mon, 24 Jun 2019 04:00:17 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAccomplished artist Andrea Bird connects art to love and death. Her theme of ‘holding loosely’ infuses Andrea’s work and positive world view. Andrea Bird: http://andreabird.com Duration - 30:22 VoxBox: William Shatner - from the CD ‘Has Been’...Andrea Bird: http://andreabird.com

Duration - 30:22

VoxBox: William Shatner - from the CD ‘Has Been’

Music Credit: Belle Starr - This Must Be The Place]]>1824andrea_bird,art,connecting_dots_media,conversation,dealing_with,death,encaustic_art,podcast,podcasting,positivity,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp100-ph-factor-the-little-cast-that-could--18226286
Duration - 38:13

VoxBox: Compilation of interview snippets from our ‘Undefinable Spirit’ series of podcasts

Music Credit: John Denver - The Little Engine That Could]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18226286Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:43:43 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOur special celebratory milestone moment where we reminisce across 2 years of podcasting and what led up to it. Our conversation includes podcast excerpts, special moments, joys and challenges along the way. Duration - 38:13 VoxBox: Compilation...
Duration - 38:13

VoxBox: Compilation of interview snippets from our ‘Undefinable Spirit’ series of podcasts

Music Credit: John Denver - The Little Engine That Could]]>2294100,connecting_dots_media,conversation,ph_factor podcast,podcasting,reminiscing,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp099-transcendent-tunes-yesterday-it-was-scrambled-eggs--18222808
Duration - 21:06

VoxBox: Youtube audio segment of video with Paul McCartney in live performance singing Yesterday, spliced together with another Youtube audio segment of Daffy Duck’s partial version of Yesterday

Music Credit: Beatles - Yesterday]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18222808Tue, 04 Jun 2019 02:47:00 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerA Lennon/McCartney classic covered by more artists than any other song in music history. A simple sentiment turned musical treasure, cherished by young and old. Duration - 21:06 VoxBox: Youtube audio segment of video with Paul McCartney in live...
Duration - 21:06

VoxBox: Youtube audio segment of video with Paul McCartney in live performance singing Yesterday, spliced together with another Youtube audio segment of Daffy Duck’s partial version of Yesterday

Music Credit: Beatles - Yesterday]]>1267baroque_pop,beatles,connecting_dots_media,conversation,mccartney,music,paul,podcast,podcasting,the_sill,transcendent_tunes,yesterdaycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp098-time-trek-optics-near-and-far--18083780
Duration - 26:41

VoxBox: Youtube segment on the ‘Life of Galileo Brecht’

Music Credit: Joni Mitchell - Woodstock]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18083780Mon, 27 May 2019 04:00:08 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerMan’s quest to explore beyond the limits of the senses led to the evolution of optical theory and eventual development of telescopic and microscopic devices. Enhancing our vision, both outer and inner, profoundly changed our perspective of our...
Duration - 26:41

VoxBox: Youtube segment on the ‘Life of Galileo Brecht’

Music Credit: Joni Mitchell - Woodstock]]>1602connecting_dots_media,conversation,galileo,kepler,microscope,newton,optics,podcast,podcasting,telescope,the_sill,time_trekcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp097-digging-words-portmanteau-two-s-company--18019155
Duration - 28:31

VoxBox: Youtube segment featuring Norm Crosby on the Dean Martin Show

Music Credit: Men At Work - People Just Love To Play With Words]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18019155Mon, 20 May 2019 04:00:21 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerPacking more into less is the basis for the creation of portmanteau words. From motel to hazmet to liger and beyond, these linguistically blended words, pro or con, have become part of our lexicon. Duration - 28:31 VoxBox: Youtube segment...
Duration - 28:31

VoxBox: Youtube segment featuring Norm Crosby on the Dean Martin Show

Music Credit: Men At Work - People Just Love To Play With Words]]>1712connecting_dots_media,conversation,digging_words,hybrids,language,lewis_carrol,lexicon,neologism,podcast,podcasting,portmanteau,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp096-the-undefinable-spirit-drew-marshall-a-red-letter-agnostic-theist--17906470
Duration - 26:05

VoxBox: Youtube segment with Rowan Atkinson telling the ‘Gospel of John’

Music Credit: Bruce Cockburn - The Soul Of A Man]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17906470Mon, 13 May 2019 04:00:17 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerInveterate seeker, Drew Marshall talks about his quest for truth on God, life, death, and faith. Among other self discoveries made during his journey, which has included living in Australia, the deserts of Israel and walking the El Camino trail in...
Duration - 26:05

VoxBox: Youtube segment with Rowan Atkinson telling the ‘Gospel of John’

Music Credit: Bruce Cockburn - The Soul Of A Man]]>1566agnostic,bruce_cockburn,connecting_dots_media,conversation,death,drew_marshall,faith,god,podcast,podcasting,religion,spirituality,the_sill,the_soul_of_a_man,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp095-transcendent-tunes-cole-porter-s-begin-the-beguine--17842837
Duration - 21:06

VoxBox: various artists' renditions of Begin The Beguine, featuring Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mario Lanza, Ella Fitzgerald, Eve Becke, Pete Townsend and Juglio Iglesias.

Music Credit: Artie Shaw - Begin The Beguine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17842837Mon, 06 May 2019 04:00:10 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerA signature of the big band era, Begin The Beguine, exemplifies the versatility of Swing music. The lyrics embody the joy of a sudden but temporary love, the melody of which was made famous by one of the greatest big band leaders, Artie Shaw....
Duration - 21:06

VoxBox: various artists' renditions of Begin The Beguine, featuring Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mario Lanza, Ella Fitzgerald, Eve Becke, Pete Townsend and Juglio Iglesias.

Music Credit: Artie Shaw - Begin The Beguine.]]>1267artie_shaw,begin_the_beguine,big_band,cole_porter,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,swing_music,the_sill,transcedent_tunescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp094-ph-factor-notre-dame-the-unmaking-of-history--17773447
Duration - 29:32

VoxBox: Harry Posner quoting Victor Hugo and Youtube audio segment from the movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Music Credit: Edith Piaf - Notre Dame de Paris]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17773447Mon, 29 Apr 2019 04:00:18 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe tragic fire at Notre Dame de Paris on the 15th of April, 2019, sparked a slew of social, political, and religious reactions. 850 years of history gone up in flames, provides the backdrop for a lively discussion about this historic event....
Duration - 29:32

VoxBox: Harry Posner quoting Victor Hugo and Youtube audio segment from the movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Music Credit: Edith Piaf - Notre Dame de Paris]]>1773catholic_church,connecting_dots_media,conversation,gothic_architecture,hunchback_of_notre_dame,notre_dame,paris,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,religion,rss,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp093-time-trek-podcasting-birth-and-beckoning--17708710
Duration - 27:38

VoxBox: Youtube segment from Saturday Night Live (SNL) radio interview with Alec Baldwin - Schweddy balls.

Music Credit: David Foster - You’re The Voice]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17708710Mon, 22 Apr 2019 04:00:17 +0000Peter Noce & Harry Posner15 years into the podcasting evolution has seen an exponential rise in both programming and popularity, not the least of which is due to the rise and constant upgrading of smartphone technology, as well as corporate interest and acquisitions....
Duration - 27:38

VoxBox: Youtube segment from Saturday Night Live (SNL) radio interview with Alec Baldwin - Schweddy balls.

Music Credit: David Foster - You’re The Voice]]>1659connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,rss,the_sill,time_trekcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp092-digging-words-but-au-contraire--17642516
Duration - 20:55

VoxBox: Harry Posner - Ode To But

Music Credit: Lewcinda Williams - Everything But The Truth]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17642516Mon, 15 Apr 2019 04:00:08 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOne of the unsung workhorses of the English language, the word ‘but’ is frequently overused. 'But', this seemingly insignificant three letter word packs a whole lot of punch. Duration - 20:55 VoxBox: Harry Posner - Ode To But Music Credit:...
Duration - 20:55

VoxBox: Harry Posner - Ode To But

Music Credit: Lewcinda Williams - Everything But The Truth]]>1256but,conjunctions,connecting_dots_media,conversation,digging_words,english,etymology,podcast,podcasting,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp091-the-undefinable-spirit-donna-mccaw-elora-s-creative-dynamo--17564736Donna McCaw: http://donnamccaw.com

Duration - 24:56

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Fry and Laurie sketches

Music Credit: George Jones - Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17564736Mon, 08 Apr 2019 04:00:12 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerTeacher, actor, traveler, activist Donna McCaw shares her passion for creativity, community, and the simple joys of having fun. From poetry to saving our water, she demonstrates compassion and a love for life. Donna McCaw: http://donnamccaw.com...Donna McCaw: http://donnamccaw.com

Duration - 24:56

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Fry and Laurie sketches

Music Credit: George Jones - Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair]]>1497connecting_dots_media,conversation,creative_writing,donna,it’s_your_time,mccaw,podcast,podcasting,poetry,retirement,save_the_water,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp090-ph-factor-what-s-up-with-dst--17493110
Duration: 23:45

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - George Carlin on ‘Time’

Music Credit: Bill Hayley & His Comets - (We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17493110Mon, 01 Apr 2019 04:00:18 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe pros and cons of Daylight Saving Time have been the subject of an ongoing debate since the late 19th century. There’s validity on both sides of the argument, despite the lack of general agreement as to its efficacy. Duration: 23:45 VoxBox:...
Duration: 23:45

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - George Carlin on ‘Time’

Music Credit: Bill Hayley & His Comets - (We’re Gonna) Rock Around The Clock]]>1426clocks,connecting_dots_media,conversation,daylight_saving_time,dst,ph_factor,podcast,podcasting,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp089-transcendent-tunes-hey-kids-it-s-twinkle-time--17424261
Duration: 22:41

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Various artists and performers.

Music Credit: Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star


HIghlights:

• History and significance of lullabies
• Origins and variations of the song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
• Importance of lullabies and their soothing effects on children
• Benefits of singing lullabies to premature infants
• Other famous lullabies and their composers
• Therapeutic and bonding aspects of lullabies
• Universality of lullabies in different languages and cultures
• Unexpected discussion on adult role-playing as babies
• Calming effects of certain frequencies in music
• Alternative versions of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17424261Mon, 25 Mar 2019 04:00:16 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFor millennia, lullabies have lulled children into slumber land. From ancient Egypt to modern day, tunes like Twinkle,Twinkle, Little Star and their relative importance often goes unnoticed or unappreciated. Duration: 22:41 VoxBox: Audio segments...
Duration: 22:41

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Various artists and performers.

Music Credit: Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star


HIghlights:

• History and significance of lullabies
• Origins and variations of the song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
• Importance of lullabies and their soothing effects on children
• Benefits of singing lullabies to premature infants
• Other famous lullabies and their composers
• Therapeutic and bonding aspects of lullabies
• Universality of lullabies in different languages and cultures
• Unexpected discussion on adult role-playing as babies
• Calming effects of certain frequencies in music
• Alternative versions of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

]]>1362canada,children’s,connecting_dots_media,eva_noce,harry_posner,lullabies,melodies,music,peter_noce,the_sill,transcendent_tunes,twinkle_twinkle_little_starcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp088-time-trek-ikebana-time-for-reflection--17354510
Duration - 29:17

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Kung Fu episode

Music Credit: Kingston Trio - Where Have All The Flowers Gone]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17354510Mon, 18 Mar 2019 04:00:09 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe birth of Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, dates back to the 7th century. Combining the mindfulness of the Buddhist traditions with Shinto’s connection to nature, this refined art form can offer the West unexpected insights into...
Duration - 29:17

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Kung Fu episode

Music Credit: Kingston Trio - Where Have All The Flowers Gone]]>1758aesthetics,art_form,buddhist,connecting_dots_media,conversation,flowers,ikebana,japanese,nature,podcast,podcasting,shinto,the_sill,time_trekcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp087-digging-words-symbiosis-you-scratch-my-back--17283907
Duration: 26:13

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Elvis Presley, Ted Talk & Cheers segments

Music Credit: James Brown - It’s A Man’s, Man’s, Man’s, World]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17283907Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:00:17 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom the simple notion of mutual dependence the idea of symbiosis has expanded to include a variety of relationship dynamics, that surrounds us at every turn. Running the gamut from parasitism to mutualism, symbiosis encompasses more than the obvious...
Duration: 26:13

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Elvis Presley, Ted Talk & Cheers segments

Music Credit: James Brown - It’s A Man’s, Man’s, Man’s, World]]>1574commensalism,competition,connecting_dots_media,conversation,digging_words,mutualism,parasitism,podcast,podcasting,predation,relationships,symbiosis,the_sill,wordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp086-the-undefinable-spirit-the-bassoon-takes-a-bow-with-nadina-mackie--17213949https://nadinamackie.com



Duration: 37:49

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - March 2014 - Trumpet virtuoso Guy Few and bassoonist Nadina Mackie. The Canadian duo stopped by the Classic 107 studio to talk with host Bill Richardson.



Music Credit: Nadina Mackie and Guy Few - Silver Angel Concerto

Posted: August 27, 2023


Highlights:

• Introduction of Nadina Mackie as a special guest
• Nadina's accomplishments as a bassoonist and collaborations with renowned musicians
• Nadina's involvement in visual arts, including painting and designing album covers
• Discussion on how Nadina manages her diverse interests and commitments
• Nadina's journey from being a country girl to a successful bassoonist
• Challenges faced by Nadina in pursuing her passion, including travel and instrument costs
• Mentors who have influenced Nadine's musical journey
• Importance of collaboration and supporting fellow musicians
• Nadina's establishment of the Council of Canadian Bassoonists
• Nadina's upcoming concert and recording projects, including a book release and video demonstration of reed-making technique

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17213949Mon, 04 Mar 2019 05:00:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerSolo bassoonist, Nadina Mackie is the most widely recorded Canadian bassoonist in history, with 17 new works for solo bassoon and orchestra written for her in the last decade. Nadina intimately describes her journey.
 Nadina Mackie:...https://nadinamackie.com



Duration: 37:49

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - March 2014 - Trumpet virtuoso Guy Few and bassoonist Nadina Mackie. The Canadian duo stopped by the Classic 107 studio to talk with host Bill Richardson.



Music Credit: Nadina Mackie and Guy Few - Silver Angel Concerto

Posted: August 27, 2023


Highlights:

• Introduction of Nadina Mackie as a special guest
• Nadina's accomplishments as a bassoonist and collaborations with renowned musicians
• Nadina's involvement in visual arts, including painting and designing album covers
• Discussion on how Nadina manages her diverse interests and commitments
• Nadina's journey from being a country girl to a successful bassoonist
• Challenges faced by Nadina in pursuing her passion, including travel and instrument costs
• Mentors who have influenced Nadine's musical journey
• Importance of collaboration and supporting fellow musicians
• Nadina's establishment of the Council of Canadian Bassoonists
• Nadina's upcoming concert and recording projects, including a book release and video demonstration of reed-making technique

]]>2270bassoon,bassoonist,canadian_bassoonists,concerti,connecting_dots_media,conversation,guy_few,harry_posner,log_houses,music,nadina_mackie,painting,peter_noce,podcast,podcasting,symphony,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp085-ph-factor-lines-that-blind-why-should-i-trust-you--17137016
Duration: 28:23

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Esther Perel - Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater?

Music Credit: Beyonce - Trust In Me]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17137016Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:00:15 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerCan you trust what you can’t see? The ideas of trust and respect have become nebulous concepts in a world of promises and betrayal. Duration: 28:23 VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Esther Perel - Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater? Music...
Duration: 28:23

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Esther Perel - Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater?

Music Credit: Beyonce - Trust In Me]]>1704connecting_dots_media,conversation,esther_perel,music,podcast,podcasting,religion,respect,the_sill,trustcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp084-transcendent-tunes-jolson-rocks--17069683
Duration: 28:49

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Al Jolson, Judy Garland, Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry Lewis & Aretha Franklin

Music Credit: Al Jolson - Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17069683Mon, 18 Feb 2019 05:00:23 +0000Peter Noce & Harry Posner‘Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody’, a transcendent tune from a transcendent performer. Russian born singer Al Jolson rocked the world with his African-American inspired jazz singing style. Spanning five decades of musical and audio evolution,...
Duration: 28:49

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Al Jolson, Judy Garland, Sammy Davis Jr., Jerry Lewis & Aretha Franklin

Music Credit: Al Jolson - Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody]]>1730al_jolson,connecting_dots_media,conversation,music,podcast,podcasting,roaring_twenties,silent_films,talkies,the_sill,transcendent_tunes,vaudevillecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp083-time-trek-degeneracy-trumps-fascism--17006061
Duration: 27:34

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Doug Stanhope on nationalism &
Ursonate - Kurt Schwitters - ARTE Creative

Music Credit: Dogcatmouse Singers - Der Kommisar]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17006061Mon, 11 Feb 2019 05:00:21 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOut of the ashes of the Wiemar Republic, Hitler’s National Socialist Party rose to absolute power, and immediately set out to cleanse the nation, of all “anti-Aryan” culture. The Degenerate Art Show of 1937, exemplified this highly calculated program....
Duration: 27:34

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Doug Stanhope on nationalism &
Ursonate - Kurt Schwitters - ARTE Creative

Music Credit: Dogcatmouse Singers - Der Kommisar]]>16551937,art,connecting_dots_media,conversation,germany,podcast,podcasting,the_degenerate_art_show,the_sill,third_reich,time_trek,weimarcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp082-digging-words-braggadocio-bigger-yet-often-smaller-than-life--16942393
Duration: 27:29

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Muhammad Ali clips, The Braggarts Dilemma & Donald Trump clips.

Music Credit: Carly Simon - You’re So Vain]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16942393Mon, 04 Feb 2019 05:00:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFirst used in 1590, the word ‘Braggadocio’ has come to represent the epitome of human vanity. Our history and our modern world is replete with examples of this rarely used and archaic word. Duration: 27:29 VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube -...
Duration: 27:29

VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Muhammad Ali clips, The Braggarts Dilemma & Donald Trump clips.

Music Credit: Carly Simon - You’re So Vain]]>1650boasting,braggadocio,connecting_dots_media,conversation,digging_words,egotistical,podcast,podcasting,self_esteem,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp081-the-undefinable-spirit-re-imagining-architecture-with-robert-arnone--16858651R.H. Carter & Associates: https://www.rhcarter.com

Duration: 46:28

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Monty Python - Architecture Comedy Sketch

Music Credit: Bruce Springsteen - 10th Avenue Freeze Out & The National - Blood Buzz Ohio]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16858651Mon, 28 Jan 2019 05:00:14 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerPresident and owner, Robert Arnone, of R.H. Carter Architects shares the often unseen inner workings of the Architectural world. Spanning a 30 year career, he describes how the ‘doing of architecture’ has, and is evolving. R.H. Carter &...R.H. Carter & Associates: https://www.rhcarter.com

Duration: 46:28

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Monty Python - Architecture Comedy Sketch

Music Credit: Bruce Springsteen - 10th Avenue Freeze Out & The National - Blood Buzz Ohio]]>2789architecture,art,building,connecting_dots_media,conversation,design,engineering,podcast,podcasting,r._h._carter,robert_arnone,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp080-transcendent-tunes-led-zeppelin-s-celestial-climb--16764889
Duration: 27:20

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Robert Plant on Writing Led Zeppelin's ‘Stairway To Heaven’ (Radio.com Minimation). The podcast opening features a BBC segment with Jimmy Page on how Stairway To Heaven was written.

Music Credit: Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16764889Mon, 21 Jan 2019 05:00:14 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOne of the greatest rock bands of all time creating one of the most, some would say, earth shattering and lasting songs in music history. A timeless and evocative tune, shared and enjoyed by generation after generation. Duration: 27:20 VoxBox: Audio...
Duration: 27:20

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Robert Plant on Writing Led Zeppelin's ‘Stairway To Heaven’ (Radio.com Minimation). The podcast opening features a BBC segment with Jimmy Page on how Stairway To Heaven was written.

Music Credit: Led Zeppelin - Stairway To Heaven]]>16411970’s,connecting_dots_media,conversation,_heaven,jimmy_page,john_bonham,john_paul_jones,led_zeppelin,podcast,podcasting,robert_plant,rock_music,stairway_to,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp079-time-trek-spanning-the-ages--16703958
Duration: 22:46

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Ancient History: Rome If You Want To, The Pantheon (EP2) - Drive Thru History

Music Credit: Licensed & Royalty Free by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Crossing the Chasm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16703958Mon, 14 Jan 2019 05:00:23 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerArcing back through time, we explore the architectural and social impact of ‘the arch’ over the centuries, on our civilizations, and its symbolic resonance. Duration: 22:46 VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Ancient History: Rome If You Want...
Duration: 22:46

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Ancient History: Rome If You Want To, The Pantheon (EP2) - Drive Thru History

Music Credit: Licensed & Royalty Free by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Crossing the Chasm]]>1367aqueducts,arch,architecture,civilizations,connecting_dots_media,construction,conversation,design,engineering,podcast,podcasting,romans,structures,the_sill,vaulted_ceilingscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp078-new-year-new-self-i-resolve--16644446
Duration - 28:06

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Terence McKenna: Trust Yourself

Music Credit: Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band - Express Yourself]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16644446Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:00:18 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn the face of the inevitability of accelerating change, how in the world can we positively integrate these shifts, while maintaining a true sense of self? Duration - 28:06 VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Terence McKenna: Trust Yourself...
Duration - 28:06

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Terence McKenna: Trust Yourself

Music Credit: Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band - Express Yourself]]>1687change,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,resolution,resolve,self,self_realization,talk_radio,terence_mckenna,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp077-the-sill-podcast-2018-in-review-cogent-clips--16596776
Duration - 27:48

VoxBox: Podcast clips from ‘The Sill’ episodes recorded in 2018

Music Credit: Frank Sinatra - It Was a Very Good Year]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16596776Mon, 31 Dec 2018 05:00:18 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOur first full year of podcasting spanned a diverse landscape of ideas, interlacing the large and serious with the profane and fun, as reflected in the excerpts included in this podcast. Duration - 27:48 VoxBox: Podcast clips from ‘The Sill’...
Duration - 27:48

VoxBox: Podcast clips from ‘The Sill’ episodes recorded in 2018

Music Credit: Frank Sinatra - It Was a Very Good Year]]>16692018,2018_retrospective,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp076-so-you-think-you-can-podcast-you-can--16556393
Duration: 34:44

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - On podcasting

Music Credit: Bonnie Raitt - Something To Talk About]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16556393Mon, 24 Dec 2018 05:00:21 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe reality of podcasting is a bit more complicated than talking into a microphone. Taking an initial idea to a finished product, entails a variety of considerations, from topics to technical requirements to content delivery. Duration: 34:44...
Duration: 34:44

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - On podcasting

Music Credit: Bonnie Raitt - Something To Talk About]]>2085connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,tackling_technology,talk_radio,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp075-resistance-is-futile-zoomers-tackle-tech--16489676
Duration: 28:44

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Woody Allen

Music Credit: Jimmy Durante - Young At Heart]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16489676Mon, 17 Dec 2018 05:00:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerSeniors are tackling the challenges of technology to remain connected and relevant. Overcoming fears and learning obstacles have become part of yet another phase of life. Duration: 28:44 VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Woody Allen Music...
Duration: 28:44

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Woody Allen

Music Credit: Jimmy Durante - Young At Heart]]>1725connecting_dots_media,conversation,dolores_hind,podcast,podcasting,seniors,tackling,talk_radio,technology,the_sill,zoomerscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp074-transcendent-tunes-dylan-s-revolutionary-epiphany--16427285
Duration - 27:39

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Robbie Robertson

Music Credit: Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16427285Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:00:19 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerLike A Rolling Stone, Dylan's six plus minutes masterpiece, defied the expectations of folk music enthusiasts and the music industry itself, inspiring a new generation of balladeers. Duration - 27:39 VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Robbie...
Duration - 27:39

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Robbie Robertson

Music Credit: Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone]]>16601960’s_music,bob_dylan,connecting_dots_media,conversation,folk_rock,like_a_rolling_stone,podcast,podcasting,tags:,talk_radio,the_sill,transcendent_tunescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp073-digging-words-ambedo-deep-diving-in-the-shallows--16368147
Duration - 27:38

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - John Koenig's video and TedTalk on his word, Ambedo

Music Credit: Joni Mitchel - Woodstock]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16368147Mon, 03 Dec 2018 05:00:07 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHuman beings have created words for untranslatable experiences since the dawn of language. We explore a brand new word from an unusual new dictionary created by John Koenig. Duration - 27:38 VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - John Koenig's...
Duration - 27:38

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - John Koenig's video and TedTalk on his word, Ambedo

Music Credit: Joni Mitchel - Woodstock]]>1659ambedo,connecting_dots_media,conversation,dictionary,digging_words,john_koenig,lexicon,podcast,podcasting,talk_radio,the_sill,wordplaycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp072-hook-line-and-sinker-the-boy-who-cried-wolf--16308988
Duration - 29:57

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Densel Washington interview on ‘information’ and War Of The Worlds 1938 radio broadcast segment

Music Credit: The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16308988Mon, 26 Nov 2018 05:00:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHow do we know what we know? The inner struggle to determine what is real and what is fiction has preoccupied humanity since the emergence of intelligent life. Duration - 29:57 VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Densel Washington interview on...
Duration - 29:57

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Densel Washington interview on ‘information’ and War Of The Worlds 1938 radio broadcast segment

Music Credit: The Undisputed Truth - Smiling Faces Sometimes]]>1798aesop’s_fables,beliefs,connecting_dots_media,conversation,knowledge,lies,orson_welles,podcast,podcasting,talk_radio,the_boy_who_cried_wolf,the_sill,war_of_the_worlds,_wolfcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp071-transcendent-tunes-searing-and-soulful-strange-fruit--16254545
Duration - 27:59

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Rene Marie audio segment, Nina Simone references the Civil Rights Movement

Music Credits: Billie Holiday (& Nina Simone & Rene Marie) - Strange Fruit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16254545Mon, 19 Nov 2018 05:00:19 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerBillie Holiday’s most iconic and recognized song, has been acknowledged as the harbinger of the civil rights movement in America. The song’s origin may surprise and enlighten even those of us who are familiar with this transcendent tune. Duration -...
Duration - 27:59

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube - Rene Marie audio segment, Nina Simone references the Civil Rights Movement

Music Credits: Billie Holiday (& Nina Simone & Rene Marie) - Strange Fruit]]>1680billie_holiday,civil_rights,connecting_dots_media,conversation,identity,jazz,lynching,music,nina_simone,podcast,podcasting,rene_marie,strange_fruit,talk_radio,the_sill,transcendent_tunescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp070-we-don-t-know-you-anymore-the-deluded-self--16194330
Duration - 28:49

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube video - Abbot & Costello - Segment of ‘Who’s On First’

Music Credits: The Who - Who Are you?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16194330Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:00:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe eternal question of who we are: Are we a singularity or a multiplicity? The self has been the subject of exploration for Millennia, so who are we now? Duration - 28:49 VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube video - Abbot & Costello - Segment of...
Duration - 28:49

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube video - Abbot & Costello - Segment of ‘Who’s On First’

Music Credits: The Who - Who Are you?]]>1730a.i.,artificial_intelligence,connecting_dots_media,conversation,identity,podcast,podcasting,talk_radio,the_self,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp069-the-undefinable-spirit-celebrating-the-spoken-word-with-valentino-assenza--16136361
Note: Our phone interview with Valentino was intermittently compromised by the quality of our connection.

Duration - 25:54

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube video - Insider's view of the 1930s radio studio showing the production of dramatic sound effects

Music Credits: Beatles - The Word]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16136361Mon, 05 Nov 2018 05:00:17 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAs host of the popular radio program Howl, Valentino Assenza has interviewed the likes of Nino Ricci and Margaret Atwood among other literary lights. A veteran of the Toronto spoken word scene, Valentino shares his love of language and other...
Note: Our phone interview with Valentino was intermittently compromised by the quality of our connection.

Duration - 25:54

VoxBox: Audio segment from YouTube video - Insider's view of the 1930s radio studio showing the production of dramatic sound effects

Music Credits: Beatles - The Word]]>1555connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,spoken_word,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,valentino_assenza,wordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp068-digging-words-risible-i-amuse-you-i-make-you-laugh--16077285
Duration - 29:29

VoxBox: The Nonna (Paola) that couldn't use Siri

Music Credits: Donavon Frankenreiter - Life, Love & Laughter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16077285Mon, 29 Oct 2018 09:00:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn unpacking the word RISIBLE, we discover the importance of humour in helping us deal with our day to day living and life in general. From health benefits to tech humour, the range of risibility is all encompassing. Duration - 29:29 VoxBox:...
Duration - 29:29

VoxBox: The Nonna (Paola) that couldn't use Siri

Music Credits: Donavon Frankenreiter - Life, Love & Laughter]]>1770connecting_dots_media,conversation,digging_words,laughter,nonna_paola,podcast,podcasting,risible,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,wordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp067-transcendent-tunes-feeling-those-good-vibrations--16017511
Duration - 24:04

VoxBox: Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys)

Music Credits: The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations and George Gershwin, The Ronettes, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry and The Beach Boys]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16017511Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:30:14 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn the midst of the turmoil in the mid 60’s, five young Californians surfed the rising musical waves to pop music’s iconic stardom. The pinnacle moment birthed the release of the much loved ‘pocket symphony’, Good Vibrations. Duration - 24:04...
Duration - 24:04

VoxBox: Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys)

Music Credits: The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations and George Gershwin, The Ronettes, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry and The Beach Boys]]>1445beach_boys,beatles,brian_wilson,california_sound,chuck_berry,connecting_dots_media,conversation,george_gershwin,pet_sounds,podcast,podcasting,pop_music,rock_music,rolling,ronettes,stonescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp066-the-hippo-and-the-oxpecker-repairing-the-synapses-of-community--15961541
Duration - 28:19

VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.


Highlights:

• Importance of connection and continuity in communities
• Symbiotic relationship between a hippo and an oxpecker
• Interconnectedness of nature and the humongous fungus
• Role of storytelling in communities
• Challenges of technology, including software updates and lack of compatibility
• Concept of open source technology
• Impact of social media on global connectivity and individual isolation
• Power of art to connect people universally
• Relationships and the need for flexibility and acceptance
• Recognizing global interconnectedness in relation to climate change

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15961541Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:30:41 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom the Humongous Fungus of Oregon to the wave of human migration spreading across our planet, life has become more dependent then ever on the value of connectivity. Duration - 28:19 VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web....
Duration - 28:19

VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.


Highlights:

• Importance of connection and continuity in communities
• Symbiotic relationship between a hippo and an oxpecker
• Interconnectedness of nature and the humongous fungus
• Role of storytelling in communities
• Challenges of technology, including software updates and lack of compatibility
• Concept of open source technology
• Impact of social media on global connectivity and individual isolation
• Power of art to connect people universally
• Relationships and the need for flexibility and acceptance
• Recognizing global interconnectedness in relation to climate change

]]>1699canada,connecting_dots_media,connectivity,continuity,creative_commons,harry_posner,open_source,peter_noce,symbiosis,the_sill,tim_burners_lee,unity,world_wide_webcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp065-the-undefinable-spirit-globetrotting-with-the-pattons--15903630Growing Up Without Borders: https://www.growingupwithoutborders.com

Duration - 29:48

VoxBox: Steve Martin - Comedy excerpt]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15903630Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:30:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHave you ever thought about pulling up roots and heading out into the great wide open? Chantal Patton and her family have and did. Growing Up Without Borders: https://www.growingupwithoutborders.com Duration - 29:48 VoxBox: Steve Martin -...Growing Up Without Borders: https://www.growingupwithoutborders.com

Duration - 29:48

VoxBox: Steve Martin - Comedy excerpt]]>1789connecting_dots_media,conversation,growing_up_without_borders,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_pattons,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,travel,traveling,world_travelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp064-the-undefinable-spirit-dr-claudia-six-on-her-book-erotic-integrity--15846232Dr. Claudia Six: http://www.drsix.net

A frank and open discussion about one of the most problematic aspects of human life - sexuality. Dr. Claudia Six offers pathways to recognizing, repairing and recovering our sexual soul.

Duration - 44:24

VoxBox: Liz Miele - Feminist sex positions

Music Credits: Salt-N-Pepa - Let’s Talk About Sex and Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15846232Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe Undefinable Spirit: Dr. Claudia Six talks to us about discovering your sexual soul in her book, Erotic Integrity. Dr. Claudia Six: http://www.drsix.net A frank and open discussion about one of the most problematic aspects of human life -...Dr. Claudia Six: http://www.drsix.net

A frank and open discussion about one of the most problematic aspects of human life - sexuality. Dr. Claudia Six offers pathways to recognizing, repairing and recovering our sexual soul.

Duration - 44:24

VoxBox: Liz Miele - Feminist sex positions

Music Credits: Salt-N-Pepa - Let’s Talk About Sex and Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy]]>2665connecting_dots_media,conversation,dr_claudia_six,erotic,erotic_integrity,podcast,podcasting,sex_education,sexologist,sexual_therapy,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirityesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp063-digging-words-zeitgeist-the-air-we-breath--15786212
Duration - 24:37

VoxBox Segment: Peter Joseph Interviewed on 'The Marker' - Tel Aviv TV | The Zeitgeist Movement

Music Credit: Nicky Wire - I killed the Zeitgeist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15786212Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHow the zeitgeist informs our evolution. Pointing out the varying zeitgeists that underpin our recent history. Duration - 24:37 VoxBox Segment: Peter Joseph Interviewed on 'The Marker' - Tel Aviv TV | The Zeitgeist Movement Music Credit:...
Duration - 24:37

VoxBox Segment: Peter Joseph Interviewed on 'The Marker' - Tel Aviv TV | The Zeitgeist Movement

Music Credit: Nicky Wire - I killed the Zeitgeist]]>1478connecting_dots_media,conversation,digging_words,evolution,history,language,peter_joseph,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,words,zeitgeistcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp062-whose-got-the-right-time-an-enigmatic-dimension--15732198
Duration - 24:40

VoxBox: Dave Allen on the subject of Time

Music Credit: Pink Floyd - Time]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15732198Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWhy are we obsessed with time? Both art and technology employ and utilize different aspects of this man-made dimension. Duration - 24:40 VoxBox: Dave Allen on the subject of Time Music Credit: Pink Floyd - Time
Duration - 24:40

VoxBox: Dave Allen on the subject of Time

Music Credit: Pink Floyd - Time]]>1481connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,relativity,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,time,time_dimension,time_space_continuimcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp061-the-absence-of-silence-is-technology-engulfing-us-in-a-world-of-noise--15678728
Duration - 24:32

VoxBox: Assorted YouTube segments



Highlights:

• Impact of technology on sound and noise levels
• Effects of sound on hearing impairment
• Characteristics of sound: frequency, quality, and loudness
• Measurement of sound volume in decibels
• Introduction of noise pollution through technology
• Positive and negative aspects of sound
• Challenges faced by people with hearing impairment
• "Wall of sound" technique used by producer Phil Spector
• Seeking out quiet spaces to escape noise pollution
• Importance of protecting hearing and limiting exposure to loud sounds

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15678728Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe short answer is yes… The sonic landscapes through which we move offer us both challenges to, and opportunities for, our general health. Duration - 24:32 VoxBox: Assorted YouTube segments Highlights: - Impact of technology on sound and noise...
Duration - 24:32

VoxBox: Assorted YouTube segments



Highlights:

• Impact of technology on sound and noise levels
• Effects of sound on hearing impairment
• Characteristics of sound: frequency, quality, and loudness
• Measurement of sound volume in decibels
• Introduction of noise pollution through technology
• Positive and negative aspects of sound
• Challenges faced by people with hearing impairment
• "Wall of sound" technique used by producer Phil Spector
• Seeking out quiet spaces to escape noise pollution
• Importance of protecting hearing and limiting exposure to loud sounds

]]>1473canada,connecting_dots_media,harry_posner,noise,peter_noce,silence,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp060-in-my-craw-what-s-bugging-you--15627316
Duration - 27:08

VoxBox: On YouTube - 100 People Tell Us Their Pet Peeves | Keep it 100 |

Music Credit: Benjamin Clementine - I Won’t Complain]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15627316Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:30:07 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerPet peeves have been exacerbated by, but not limited to, technology. Venting steam, in the face of a world that so often diminishes human values. Duration - 27:08 VoxBox: On YouTube - 100 People Tell Us Their Pet Peeves | Keep it 100 |...
Duration - 27:08

VoxBox: On YouTube - 100 People Tell Us Their Pet Peeves | Keep it 100 |

Music Credit: Benjamin Clementine - I Won’t Complain]]>1629connecting_dots_media,conversation,peeves,pet_peeves,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,valuescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp059-digging-words-ubiquitous-it-s-everywhere--15575581
Duration - 21:39

VoxBox: On YouTube - He’s everywhere - Chicken Man & On You Tube - 3 DICKS ON A BENCH discuss ubiquitous

Music Credits: On YouTube - FUNNY SONG #3 - The Long Word Song and Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15575581Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:30:07 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerTake a word, any word. There’s a world of meaning waiting to be mined. Join Peter and Harry as they dig their vocabulary shovels into the word 'ubiquitous'. Duration - 21:39 VoxBox: On YouTube - He’s everywhere - Chicken Man & On You Tube...
Duration - 21:39

VoxBox: On YouTube - He’s everywhere - Chicken Man & On You Tube - 3 DICKS ON A BENCH discuss ubiquitous

Music Credits: On YouTube - FUNNY SONG #3 - The Long Word Song and Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere]]>1300connecting_dots_media,conversation,digging_words,language,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,ubiquotous,wordscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp058-head-and-heart-a-tenuous-tango--15526435
Duration - 26:48

VoxBox: On YouTube - Forest Blakk: Find Me [Spoken Word]

Music Credits: Harry Dial & His Blusicians - My Head Says Yes, But My Heart Says No and Paul McCartney - Let Me Roll It]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15526435Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWhere thought and emotion intersect is a veritable no-man’s land, on our ongoing search for perspective and empathy. Duration - 26:48 VoxBox: On YouTube - Forest Blakk: Find Me [Spoken Word] Music Credits: Harry Dial & His...
Duration - 26:48

VoxBox: On YouTube - Forest Blakk: Find Me [Spoken Word]

Music Credits: Harry Dial & His Blusicians - My Head Says Yes, But My Heart Says No and Paul McCartney - Let Me Roll It]]>1609connecting_dots_media,conversation,educate,educating,empathy,head,heart,perspective,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp057-the-undefinable-spirit-nanci-malek-not-afraid-to-ask--15478511
Duration - 20:37

VoxBox: MP for Wellington-Halton Hills, Michael Chong, opposes Melanchthon Mega-Quarry & The song about the Melanchthon Quarry, by Mr Hobo Wally - Walk With Me, Stop The Quarry.

Music Credit: Gordon Lightfoot - Seven Island Suite and Andy Kim - This Is The Girl]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15478511Mon, 13 Aug 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerInterning at MuchMusic, CityTV, YTV, Nanci Malek has spent the last 38 joyful years producing and directing music and film, as well as promoting the Canadian entertainment industry. Duration - 20:37 VoxBox: MP for Wellington-Halton Hills,...
Duration - 20:37

VoxBox: MP for Wellington-Halton Hills, Michael Chong, opposes Melanchthon Mega-Quarry & The song about the Melanchthon Quarry, by Mr Hobo Wally - Walk With Me, Stop The Quarry.

Music Credit: Gordon Lightfoot - Seven Island Suite and Andy Kim - This Is The Girl]]>1238citytv,connecting_dots_media,conversation,mega_quarry,muchmusic,nanci_malek,podcast,podcasting,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,the_undefinable_spirit,ytvcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp056-you-can-lead-a-horse-to-water-consumer-con-contagion--15427804
Duration - 25:06

VoxBox: George Carlin on ‘Stuff’

Music Credit: Patti Page - How Much Is That Doggy In The Window?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15427804Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHave I got a deal for you! Lost in the whirlpool of stuff, decoupling from consumer clutter. Duration - 25:06 VoxBox: George Carlin on ‘Stuff’ Music Credit: Patti Page - How Much Is That Doggy In The Window?
Duration - 25:06

VoxBox: George Carlin on ‘Stuff’

Music Credit: Patti Page - How Much Is That Doggy In The Window?]]>1507clutter,con,connecting_dots_media,consumerism,contagion,conversation,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,stuff,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp055-the-undefinable-spirit-readin-rollin-with-lindsay-shaw--15355326
Duration - 29:54

VoxBox: Women Try Roller Derby For 30 Days - on YouTube

Music Credit: Jimmy Buffet - Life In The Library]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15355326Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom books to reeling on the track and back we talk with Lindsay Shaw, a ‘genetically predisposed’ Librarian, as she recalls her roller derby days and the skills it helped her hone. Duration - 29:54 VoxBox: Women Try Roller Derby For 30 Days -...
Duration - 29:54

VoxBox: Women Try Roller Derby For 30 Days - on YouTube

Music Credit: Jimmy Buffet - Life In The Library]]>1795books,connecting_dots_media,conversation,digital,information_age,librarian,library,podcast,podcasting,roller_derby,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp054-you-talkin-to-me-i-couldn-t-even-begin-to-think-about-knowing-how-to-answer-that-question--15307709
Duration - 26:26

VoxBox: HAL 9000 from Space Odyssey 2001 on YouTube

Music Credit: Harry Nilsson - Everybody’s Talkin’]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15307709Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:30:07 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerBeginning near the end of the 18th century, our fascination with Speech Technology has brought us to the age of virtual assistance in the form of Siri, Alexa and others. What does this all mean? Duration - 26:26 VoxBox: HAL 9000 from Space...
Duration - 26:26

VoxBox: HAL 9000 from Space Odyssey 2001 on YouTube

Music Credit: Harry Nilsson - Everybody’s Talkin’]]>1587alexa,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,siri,society_&_culture,speech_recognition,speech_technology,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,virtual_assistancecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp053-place-your-bets-is-life-predetermined--15262927
Duration - 23:51

VoxBox: Jim Carrey on YouTube

Music Credit: Zager & Evans - In The year 2525]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15262927Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:30:07 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIs life a ‘casino’ (Italian word for chaos). When it comes to determining our free Will, all bets are off. Duration - 23:51 VoxBox: Jim Carrey on YouTube Music Credit: Zager & Evans - In The year 2525
Duration - 23:51

VoxBox: Jim Carrey on YouTube

Music Credit: Zager & Evans - In The year 2525]]>1432connecting_dots_media,conversation,determinism,free_will,life,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp052-52-pick-up-a-year-of-podcasting--15214144
Duration - 33:46

VoxBox: YouTube Excerpt

Music Credit: Frank Sinatra - It Was A Very Good Year]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15214144Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom initial concept to uploaded podcast, Peter and Harry chat about the in and outs of podcasting. This one year retrospective, includes snippets from some of our last 51 episodes. Duration - 33:46 VoxBox: YouTube Excerpt Music Credit: Frank...
Duration - 33:46

VoxBox: YouTube Excerpt

Music Credit: Frank Sinatra - It Was A Very Good Year]]>2027podcast,podcasting,retrospective,talk-radio,the-sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp051-the-undefinable-spirit-the-greening-of-hope-with-laura-campbell--15172044
Duration - 27:11

VoxBox: Jane Goodall on YouTube - To Children on the Environment

Music Credit: Natasha Bedingfield - Hope]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15172044Mon, 02 Jul 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerMother of two, restauranteur and Dufferin-Caledon Green Party candidate Laura Campbell shares her youthful enthusiasm for all things and her hope for the future. Duration - 27:11 VoxBox: Jane Goodall on YouTube - To Children on the Environment...
Duration - 27:11

VoxBox: Jane Goodall on YouTube - To Children on the Environment

Music Credit: Natasha Bedingfield - Hope]]>1632dufferin-caledon,going-green,green-party,laura-campbell,podcast,talk-radio,the-sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp050-malware-pop-up-spawns-metafiction--15120041
Duration - 24:38

VoxBox: Audiopedia’s ‘Meta-joke’ on YouTube

Music Credit: Daft Punk - Technologic]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15120041Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerA discussion of Harry’s novella-in-progress, in which the author gets real about art as an act of defiance. Duration - 24:38 VoxBox: Audiopedia’s ‘Meta-joke’ on YouTube Music Credit: Daft Punk - Technologic
Duration - 24:38

VoxBox: Audiopedia’s ‘Meta-joke’ on YouTube

Music Credit: Daft Punk - Technologic]]>1479author,books,connecting_dots_media,conversation,harry_posner,malware,novella,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp049-the-undefinable-spirit-snapshots-from-the-edge-with-pete-paterson--15070941
Duration - 28:26

VoxBox: Norm McDonald comedy snippet from YouTube

Music Credit: Paul Simon - Kodachrome]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15070941Mon, 18 Jun 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOne photographer’s graphic journey, from city to country and analogue to digital. Duration - 28:26 VoxBox: Norm McDonald comedy snippet from YouTube Music Credit: Paul Simon - Kodachrome
Duration - 28:26

VoxBox: Norm McDonald comedy snippet from YouTube

Music Credit: Paul Simon - Kodachrome]]>1707camera,connecting_dots_media,conversation,digital_camera,pete_paterson,photographer,photography,photos,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp048-make-it-so-number-one-regaining-control-of-the-good-ship-self--15014329
Duration - 25:33

VoxBox: Get Smart episode snippets from YouTube

Music Credit: Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15014329Mon, 11 Jun 2018 10:30:24 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIs it in our power to take charge of our own life, in a world rife with controls? Duration - 25:33 VoxBox: Get Smart episode snippets from YouTube Music Credit: Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me
Duration - 25:33

VoxBox: Get Smart episode snippets from YouTube

Music Credit: Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me]]>1534connecting_dots_media,control,conversation,empowerment,ownership,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp047-the-undefinable-spirit-fearless-in-the-face-of-misfortune-with-michelle-fruendt--14961560
Duration - 24:56

VoxBox: Big Daddy Tazz - The Bi Polar Buddha Set

Music Credit: Tracy Chapman - It’s Ok]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14961560Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerOne person’s story about surrendering our demons in the quest for serenity. Duration - 24:56 VoxBox: Big Daddy Tazz - The Bi Polar Buddha Set Music Credit: Tracy Chapman - It’s Ok
Duration - 24:56

VoxBox: Big Daddy Tazz - The Bi Polar Buddha Set

Music Credit: Tracy Chapman - It’s Ok]]>1497adversity,bi_polar,connecting_dots_media,conversation,depression,mental_health,mental_illness,michelle_fruendt,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,the_undefinable_spiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp046-money-the-root-of-all-evil-is-currency-the-only-measure-of-your-wealth--14903813
Duration - 22:44

VoxBox: Paul Kemp Robertson - Ted Talk on Bitcoin

Music Credit: ABBA - Money, Money and Pink Floyd - Money]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14903813Mon, 28 May 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAn exploration into the nature of wealth and the system that it spawns. Is a world without money as we know it, even possible? Duration - 22:44 VoxBox: Paul Kemp Robertson - Ted Talk on Bitcoin Music Credit: ABBA - Money, Money and Pink Floyd...
Duration - 22:44

VoxBox: Paul Kemp Robertson - Ted Talk on Bitcoin

Music Credit: ABBA - Money, Money and Pink Floyd - Money]]>1365connecting_dots_media,conversation,currency,money,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,values,wealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp045-the-undefinable-spirit-blues-jazz-bops-into-town-16-years-of-musical-joy--14841353Orangeville Blues & Jazz: https://orangevillebluesandjazz.ca

Duration - 18:22

VoxBox: Miles Davis, Buddy Guy, BB King and Etta James

Music Credit: John Scofield - I Don’t Need No Doctor]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14841353Mon, 21 May 2018 10:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerPeter and Harry talk with Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival founder Larry Kurtz. Orangeville Blues & Jazz: https://orangevillebluesandjazz.ca Duration - 18:22 VoxBox: Miles Davis, Buddy Guy, BB King and Etta James Music Credit: John...Orangeville Blues & Jazz: https://orangevillebluesandjazz.ca

Duration - 18:22

VoxBox: Miles Davis, Buddy Guy, BB King and Etta James

Music Credit: John Scofield - I Don’t Need No Doctor]]>1103blues,connecting_dots_media,conversation,jazz,larry_kurtz,orangeville,orangeville_blues_&_jazz_festi,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp044-welcome-to-slumberland-to-dream-or-not-to-dream--14785728
Duration - 26:59

VoxBox: The Twilight Zone snippets

Music Credit: Gary Wright - Dreamweaver]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14785728Mon, 14 May 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerGiven that we sleep away about a third of our lives, it behooves us to explore that world in a deeper way. Duration - 26:59 VoxBox: The Twilight Zone snippets Music Credit: Gary Wright - Dreamweaver
Duration - 26:59

VoxBox: The Twilight Zone snippets

Music Credit: Gary Wright - Dreamweaver]]>1620connecting_dots_media,conversation,dreaming,dreams,podcast,podcasting,sleep,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp043-machina-memories-driving-stories--14720684
Duration - 24:58

VoxBox: The Driving Instructor segment - Bob Newhart

Music Credits: Janis Joplin - Mercedes Benz and Tracy Chapman - Fast Car]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14720684Mon, 07 May 2018 10:30:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom Benz and Ford to Tesla and trending technologies. The personal joys and tribulations of putting the pedal to medal. Duration - 24:58 VoxBox: The Driving Instructor segment - Bob Newhart Music Credits: Janis Joplin - Mercedes Benz and...
Duration - 24:58

VoxBox: The Driving Instructor segment - Bob Newhart

Music Credits: Janis Joplin - Mercedes Benz and Tracy Chapman - Fast Car]]>1499cars,connecting_dots_media,conversation,driving,podcast,podcasting,self_driving_cars,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp042-morality-in-flux-right-and-wrong-in-a-relative-world--14659990
Duration - 24:44

VoxBox: Will Lisa Lie And Make Springfield Elementary School Rich? - The Simpsons

Music Credits: Ike & Tina Turner - The Things That I Used To Do and Millie Jackson - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want To Be Right]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14659990Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:30:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIs it even relevant to think of right and wrong in the same way that we used to, and what does that mean for our daily lives? Duration - 24:44 VoxBox: Will Lisa Lie And Make Springfield Elementary School Rich? - The Simpsons Music Credits:...
Duration - 24:44

VoxBox: Will Lisa Lie And Make Springfield Elementary School Rich? - The Simpsons

Music Credits: Ike & Tina Turner - The Things That I Used To Do and Millie Jackson - (If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don’t Want To Be Right]]>1485connecting_dots_media,conversation,lying,morality,podcast,podcasting,sin,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp041-subterfuge-soup-who-s-pulling-your-strings--14602933
Duration - 25:38

VoxBox: George Carlin interviewed by Art Bell in 1999

Music Credit: James & Bobby Purify - I’m Your Puppet]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14602933Mon, 23 Apr 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerConspiracies, large and small, infuse the very air we breath. Is our desire to belong and connect influencing our beliefs and choices? Duration - 25:38 VoxBox: George Carlin interviewed by Art Bell in 1999 Music Credit: James & Bobby Purify -...
Duration - 25:38

VoxBox: George Carlin interviewed by Art Bell in 1999

Music Credit: James & Bobby Purify - I’m Your Puppet]]>1539beliefs,connecting_dots_media,conspiracies,conspiracy_theory,conversation,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp040-the-caged-mouth-do-we-really-have-free-speech--14546249
Duration - 21:57

VoxBox: Diane Ford on men and women

Music Credits: Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - I Won’t Back Down]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14546249Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom the personal to the social, to the political, how encumbered is free speech in today’s world? Duration - 21:57 VoxBox: Diane Ford on men and women Music Credits: Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - I Won’t...
Duration - 21:57

VoxBox: Diane Ford on men and women

Music Credits: Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - I Won’t Back Down]]>1318connecting_dots_media,conversation,democracy,free_speech,podcast,podcasting,relationships,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp039-my-life-has-value-rethinking-populism--14487281
Duration - 25:28

VoxBox: Movie Clip from ’Network’ - delivered by actor Peter Finch as Howard Beale

Music Credits: Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People and Parachute Club - Rise Up]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14487281Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerExamining the relevance of populism in our current world and the challenge confronting the new generation. Duration - 25:28 VoxBox: Movie Clip from ’Network’ - delivered by actor Peter Finch as Howard Beale Music Credits: Sly & The Family...
Duration - 25:28

VoxBox: Movie Clip from ’Network’ - delivered by actor Peter Finch as Howard Beale

Music Credits: Sly & The Family Stone - Everyday People and Parachute Club - Rise Up]]>1529connecting_dots_media,conversation,democracy,life,network,peter_finch,podcast,podcasting,populism,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,valuecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp038-roger-copy-that-living-in-the-duplicated-world--14437283
Duration - 22:19

VoxBox Segment: Movie Clip from 'Goodfellas' - Martin Scorsese

Music Credit: The Doors - Love Me Two Times]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14437283Mon, 02 Apr 2018 10:30:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIndividualism in the context of the duplicated world. The one and the many. Duration - 22:19 VoxBox Segment: Movie Clip from 'Goodfellas' - Martin Scorsese Music Credit: The Doors - Love Me Two Times
Duration - 22:19

VoxBox Segment: Movie Clip from 'Goodfellas' - Martin Scorsese

Music Credit: The Doors - Love Me Two Times]]>1340connecting_dots_media,conversation,copy,duplication,goodfellas,martin_scorsese,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp037-inventiveness-so-what-else-is-new--14383337
Duration - 27.18

VoxBox Segment: Larry Kurtz - founder of the Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival

Music Credit: Rodger Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp) - Dreamer]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14383337Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIn search of the next. Probing the creative imagination and what fosters it’s development. Duration - 27.18 VoxBox Segment: Larry Kurtz - founder of the Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival Music Credit: Rodger Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp) -...
Duration - 27.18

VoxBox Segment: Larry Kurtz - founder of the Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival

Music Credit: Rodger Hodgson (formerly of Supertramp) - Dreamer]]>1639connecting_dots_media,conversation,inventiveness,larry_kurtz,orangeville_blues_&_jazz_festi,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp036-the-more-things-change-what-did-you-learn-today--14320895
Duration - 28:43

VoxBox: Father Guido Sarducci

Music Credits: Chuck Berry, Lulu, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14320895Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHow we learn. Are the old educational models relevant today? Duration - 28:43 VoxBox: Father Guido Sarducci Music Credits: Chuck Berry, Lulu, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes
Duration - 28:43

VoxBox: Father Guido Sarducci

Music Credits: Chuck Berry, Lulu, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes]]>1724alternative_education,connecting_dots_media,conversation,education,guido_sarducci,learning,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp035-riffing-on-music-talking-about-revolution--14258747
Duration - 33:19

VoxBox: George Martin & The Beatles

Music Credits: Eva Noce, Beethoven, Beatles, Chuck Berry, Pink Floyd]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14258747Mon, 12 Mar 2018 10:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerA hop and a skip across music’s influential landscape, “Songs in the key of life”. Duration - 33:19 VoxBox: George Martin & The Beatles Music Credits: Eva Noce, Beethoven, Beatles, Chuck Berry, Pink Floyd
Duration - 33:19

VoxBox: George Martin & The Beatles

Music Credits: Eva Noce, Beethoven, Beatles, Chuck Berry, Pink Floyd]]>2000beatles,beethoven,blues,british_invasion,classical_music,connecting_dots_media,conversation,george_martin,mozart,music_history,podcast,podcasting,r_&_b,rock_music,society_&_culture,soul,soul_music,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp034-still-i-rise-yes-or-no-do-you-dare--14186655
Duration - 27:55

VoxBox: Maya Angelou

Music Credit: Beatles - Hello, Goodbye]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14186655Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe power of yes, in a world of no. From diets to neuroplasticity, affirming transformation. Duration - 27:55 VoxBox: Maya Angelou Music Credit: Beatles - Hello, Goodbye
Duration - 27:55

VoxBox: Maya Angelou

Music Credit: Beatles - Hello, Goodbye]]>1676affirmation,connecting_dots_media,conversation,maya_angelou,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,transformationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp033-fragmented-realities-has-storytelling-gone-the-way-of-the-dodo--14141766
Duration - 28:42

VoxBox: David Chesterton

Music Credit: Everly Brothers - Stories We Could Tell]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14141766Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWhere have all the stories gone? The way we tell stories has changed. Technology seems to have altered the landscape of time itself… Duration - 28:42 VoxBox: David Chesterton Music Credit: Everly Brothers - Stories We Could Tell
Duration - 28:42

VoxBox: David Chesterton

Music Credit: Everly Brothers - Stories We Could Tell]]>1723connecting_dots_media,conversation,david_chesterton,podcast,podcasting,social,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp032-do-it-yourself-healing-carrots-versus-chemicals--14085537
Duration - 24:25


Highlights:

• Benefits of natural remedies and integrative medicine
• Importance of considering weight, lifestyle, and nutrition before medication
• Holistic and naturopathic treatments gaining popularity
• Criticism of profit motive in pharmaceutical industry and side effects of medications
• Limited focus on nutrition in medical education
• Benefits of garlic, oil of oregano, saltwater, vitamin E, and onion as natural remedies
• Personal experiences with homemade remedies
• Importance of preserving the jungle for medicinal resources
• Conflicting information from food companies and small farmers
• Importance of positive mindset and lifestyle choices in health and well-being

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14085537Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerModern western medicine would be wise to embrace and integrate the traditional art of healing. Duration - 24:25 Highlights: - Benefits of natural remedies and integrative medicine - Importance of considering weight, lifestyle, and nutrition before...
Duration - 24:25


Highlights:

• Benefits of natural remedies and integrative medicine
• Importance of considering weight, lifestyle, and nutrition before medication
• Holistic and naturopathic treatments gaining popularity
• Criticism of profit motive in pharmaceutical industry and side effects of medications
• Limited focus on nutrition in medical education
• Benefits of garlic, oil of oregano, saltwater, vitamin E, and onion as natural remedies
• Personal experiences with homemade remedies
• Importance of preserving the jungle for medicinal resources
• Conflicting information from food companies and small farmers
• Importance of positive mindset and lifestyle choices in health and well-being

]]>1466art_of_healing,canada,connecting_dots_media,diet,harry_posner,healing,home_remedies,nutrition,peter_noce,the_sill,traditional_medicine,western_medicinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp031-exit-stage-left-good-leavings--14024915
Duration - 25:18]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14024915Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerLast rights, or last rites? Before the curtain is drawn, somber or joyful, which would you choose? Duration - 25:18
Duration - 25:18]]>1519assisted-dying,connecting_dots_media,conversation,death,dying,funerals,last_rites,nancy_early,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp030-who-s-that-knocking-at-the-door-do-you-let-em-in--13969351
Duration - 25:55

VoxBox: Anthony Carnovale

Music Credit: Paul McCartney & Wings - Let’ Em In]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13969351Mon, 05 Feb 2018 11:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerTo lock or not to lock, that is the question. How do we use our doors? Duration - 25:55 VoxBox: Anthony Carnovale Music Credit: Paul McCartney & Wings - Let’ Em In
Duration - 25:55

VoxBox: Anthony Carnovale

Music Credit: Paul McCartney & Wings - Let’ Em In]]>1556anthony_carnovale,connecting_dots_media,conversation,doors,locks,podcast,podcasting,security,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp029-relevance-reliance-reclaiming-the-invisible-everyman--13909023
Duration - 26:19

VoxBox: Dolores Hind

Music Credit: Beatles - Across The Universe]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13909023Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerRelevance in the age of reliance and what it means to unshackling the self. Duration - 26:19 VoxBox: Dolores Hind Music Credit: Beatles - Across The Universe
Duration - 26:19

VoxBox: Dolores Hind

Music Credit: Beatles - Across The Universe]]>1580connecting_dots_media,conversation,dolores_hind,invisible,man,podcast,podcasting,relevance,reliance,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp028-hi-my-name-is-servizio-i-m-your-server-today--13857602
Duration - 25:07

VoxBox: Pierre Le Claire

Music Credit: Etta James - Gotta Serve Somebody]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13857602Mon, 22 Jan 2018 11:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerService from the top down. It’s all about relationships, generosity and community, so say we. Duration - 25:07 VoxBox: Pierre Le Claire Music Credit: Etta James - Gotta Serve Somebody
Duration - 25:07

VoxBox: Pierre Le Claire

Music Credit: Etta James - Gotta Serve Somebody]]>1508community,connecting_dots_media,conversation,pierre_leclaire,podcast,podcasting,relationships,service,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp027-shattering-habits-phoenix-rising--13803051
Duration - 25:58

Music Credit: Joni Mitchell - The Circle Game]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13803051Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHabits are not addictions, so say the experts. In fact some habits are good. Discerning helpful from harmful, and getting off the never ending wheel. Duration - 25:58 Music Credit: Joni Mitchell - The Circle Game
Duration - 25:58

Music Credit: Joni Mitchell - The Circle Game]]>1559addictions,breaking_habits,connecting_dots_media,conversation,habits,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp026-marriage-of-minds-from-i-q-to-a-i--13744840
Duration - 24:43

Music Credit: Sinead O’Connor (by John Lennon) - Mind Games]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13744840Mon, 08 Jan 2018 11:30:07 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWill the ongoing development of AI impede the evolution of human consciousness? Can we imbue technological form with human intelligence, and to what end? Duration - 24:43 Music Credit: Sinead O’Connor (by John Lennon) - Mind Games
Duration - 24:43

Music Credit: Sinead O’Connor (by John Lennon) - Mind Games]]>1484a._i.,artificial,connecting_dots_media,conversation,evolution,intelligence,i._q.,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp025-2017-in-review-shock-culture-goes-viral--13701172
Duration - 25:25

Music Credit: Jimi Hendrix – Along The Watchtower]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13701172Mon, 01 Jan 2018 11:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIs shock the new normal? Are we accepting the unacceptable? From Donald Trump's inauguration to Harvey Weinstein’s exposure, we explore the quakes and vibrations felt in 2017. Duration - 25:25 Music Credit: Jimi Hendrix – Along The Watchtower
Duration - 25:25

Music Credit: Jimi Hendrix – Along The Watchtower]]>15262017_review,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,shock_culture,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,viralcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp024-automation-embracing-or-displacing--13657229
Duration - 22:45

Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13657229Mon, 25 Dec 2017 11:30:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAutomation’s impact on our everyday life. A wolf in sheep’s clothing? Duration - 22:45 Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots
Duration - 22:45

Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots]]>1366automation,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,robotics,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp023-work-is-it-doing-its-job--13611992
Duration - 24:44

Music Credit: Lee Dorsey - Working In The Coal Mine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13611992Mon, 18 Dec 2017 11:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerFrom the industrial revolution to the digital revolution, a conversation about the nature of work in the modern world. Duration - 24:44 Music Credit: Lee Dorsey - Working In The Coal Mine
Duration - 24:44

Music Credit: Lee Dorsey - Working In The Coal Mine]]>1485connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,workcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp022-averse-to-verse-poetry-and-the-digital-self--13550969
Duration - 27:46

Music Credit: Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13550969Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe case for poetry’s relevance in the age of the internet. How poetry can revitalize and rejuvenate the human spirit. Duration - 27:46 Music Credit: Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man
Duration - 27:46

Music Credit: Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man]]>1487connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,poet,poetry,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,versecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp021-freedom-s-just-another-word-real-or-bs--13500047
Duration - 22:42


Highlights:

• Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in society
• Societal norms and the influence of religion on censorship
• Control of information and manipulation in censorship
• Personal education and open-mindedness for a more tolerant society
• Role of education in changing societal norms and laws
• Impact of technology on freedom of speech and internet censorship
• Importance of critical thinking and media literacy
• Power of everyday conversations and finding receptive listeners
• Leading a double life and suppressing true thoughts and feelings
• Importance of being calm and centred when expressing oneself
• George Carlin as an example of authentic and vulnerable expression

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13500047Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerUnpacking the idea of freedom in a world seemingly bound by restrictions and limitations. Breaking the shackles. Duration - 22:42 Highlights: - Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in society - Societal norms and the influence of...
Duration - 22:42


Highlights:

• Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in society
• Societal norms and the influence of religion on censorship
• Control of information and manipulation in censorship
• Personal education and open-mindedness for a more tolerant society
• Role of education in changing societal norms and laws
• Impact of technology on freedom of speech and internet censorship
• Importance of critical thinking and media literacy
• Power of everyday conversations and finding receptive listeners
• Leading a double life and suppressing true thoughts and feelings
• Importance of being calm and centred when expressing oneself
• George Carlin as an example of authentic and vulnerable expression

]]>1303civil_rights,connecting_dots_media,conversation,democracy,freedom,freedom_of_speech,podcast,podcasting,social_media,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp020-black-2-sugars-coffee-tea-and-tech--13433364
Duration - 22:50

Credit: YouTube - I Love Coffee, I Love Tea

Posted: November 27, 2017]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13433364Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:30:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerExploring the role of coffee and tea in our daily lives and their relative importance to our sense of community and personal rituals. The makings of good coffee and tea. Duration - 22:50 Credit: YouTube - I Love Coffee, I Love Tea Posted: November...
Duration - 22:50

Credit: YouTube - I Love Coffee, I Love Tea

Posted: November 27, 2017]]>1371coffee,coffee_making,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,tea,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp019-darkside-hello-darkness-my-old-friend--13372454
Duration - 24:35

Music Credit: Disturbed (Simon & Garfunkel original) - Sound Of Silence]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13372454Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerExploring the power of darkness in the modern world, from depression to zombies and everything in between. Duration - 24:35 Music Credit: Disturbed (Simon & Garfunkel original) - Sound Of Silence
Duration - 24:35

Music Credit: Disturbed (Simon & Garfunkel original) - Sound Of Silence]]>1476connecting_dots_media,conversation,darkness,depression,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp018-facsimile-finding-authenticity-in-a-simulated-world--13309224
Duration - 18:53

Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, 'Is it live or is it Memorex?'


Highlights:

• Lack of authenticity in food and the rise of simulated products
• Disconnect between people and the source of their food
• Decline of authenticity in music and art
• Personal authenticity and the different personas people adopt
• Self-perception and living an authentic life
• Financial costs of maintaining authenticity in certain situation

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13309224Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:30:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIs it live or is it Memorex? Sifting through a world of facsimile in a quest for authenticity. Duration - 18:53 Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, 'Is it live or is it Memorex?' Highlights: - Lack of authenticity in food and the rise...
Duration - 18:53

Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, 'Is it live or is it Memorex?'


Highlights:

• Lack of authenticity in food and the rise of simulated products
• Disconnect between people and the source of their food
• Decline of authenticity in music and art
• Personal authenticity and the different personas people adopt
• Self-perception and living an authentic life
• Financial costs of maintaining authenticity in certain situation

]]>1139authentic,connecting_dots_media,conversation,facsimile,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp017-paris-a-poet-s-perspective-getting-siri-ous-in-the-city-of-love--13255917
Duration - 21:59

Music Credit: Dean Martin - Ces’t Magnifique]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13255917Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:25:48 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerTalking about the 'apps' and downs of travel. How technology has impacted travelling and the artistic experience. Duration - 21:59 Music Credit: Dean Martin - Ces’t Magnifique
Duration - 21:59

Music Credit: Dean Martin - Ces’t Magnifique]]>1320connecting_dots_media,conversation,paris,podcast,podcasting,poet,poetry,siri,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,travelcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp016-paranoia-into-your-life-it-will-creep--13154535
Duration - 21:15

Music Credit: Buffalo Springfield - For What It’s Worth]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13154535Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:00:06 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHarry and Peter conspire to enter the world of ‘what if’ and ‘could it be that...?’ From Big Brother to Big Google, they ask the question: should we be looking over our shoulders? Duration - 21:15 Music Credit: Buffalo Springfield - For What...
Duration - 21:15

Music Credit: Buffalo Springfield - For What It’s Worth]]>1276big_brother,connecting_dots_media,conversation,paranoia,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp015-accepting-the-other-does-race-matter--13101397
Duration - 23:29

Music Credit: Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13101397Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:30:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWhat shapes our varied perceptions of ‘Races’ who are different from ours? Should we be focusing on individuals, rather than their ’Race’. Duration - 23:29 Music Credit: Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier
Duration - 23:29

Music Credit: Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier]]>1410bigotry,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,race,racism,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp014-altered-realities-is-anybody-out-there--13042677
Duration - 23:48

Music Credit: Beatles - I Am The Walrus]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13042677Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:10:04 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerPeter and Harry, on a natural high, discuss the value of wriggling out of our normal skin. Duration - 23:48 Music Credit: Beatles - I Am The Walrus
Duration - 23:48

Music Credit: Beatles - I Am The Walrus]]>1429altered_realities,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp013-temporary-vs-permanent-it-s-now-or-ever--12982453
Duration - 19:54]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12982453Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:30:00 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerThe influence your life experiences, religious and cultural background and philosophical views have on how you choose to live, or the life you end up living. Do you live your life as if every day were your last? Duration - 19:54
Duration - 19:54]]>1195connecting_dots_media,conversation,life,podcast,podcasting,religion,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp012-opinion-the-u-s-economy-will-never-have-another-golden-age--12937928
Duration - 14:49

Credits: Includes segments of YouTube documentary snippets

Date: October 2, 2017]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12937928Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:52:05 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerChanging technologies impact societal and economic development. This podcast gives voice (almost verbatim) to an article written by MarketWatch columnist, Howard R. Gold, posted on MarketWatch, September 1, 2017. Duration - 14:49 Credits: Includes...
Duration - 14:49

Credits: Includes segments of YouTube documentary snippets

Date: October 2, 2017]]>890connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,post_war,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,us_golden_eracleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp011-mentors-your-mother-is-your-first--12878660
Duration - 16:06

Music Credit: Artist? - Thank You For The Things That You Do For Me]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12878660Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:30:00 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerWho, or what, can influence your creation or vital spirit? Recalling those special people who help shape or completely change the path of your life. Duration - 16:06 Music Credit: Artist? - Thank You For The Things That You Do For Me
Duration - 16:06

Music Credit: Artist? - Thank You For The Things That You Do For Me]]>967connecting_dots_media,conversation,mentoring,mentors,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp010-act-your-age-where-s-the-manual--12827787
Duration - 22:16


Highlights:

• Aging and its perception in different cultures
• Prevalence of ageism in society
• Bridging the generation gap and learning from each other
• Impact of traumatic experiences on internal age
• Correlation between music preference and youth
• Increasing number of seniors in the population
• Value of physical assistance and reflection as one gets older
• Two ages: body age and internal consciousness age
• Cultural differences in how aging is viewed
• Challenges and changes in relationships and physicality with aging

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12827787Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:48:21 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAgeism is the new social prejudice, at a time when people over 65 are beginning to outnumber those under 15. Coping with the disadvantages of aging, while cherishing the advantages a long life can bring. Duration - 22:16 Highlights: - Aging and...
Duration - 22:16


Highlights:

• Aging and its perception in different cultures
• Prevalence of ageism in society
• Bridging the generation gap and learning from each other
• Impact of traumatic experiences on internal age
• Correlation between music preference and youth
• Increasing number of seniors in the population
• Value of physical assistance and reflection as one gets older
• Two ages: body age and internal consciousness age
• Cultural differences in how aging is viewed
• Challenges and changes in relationships and physicality with aging

]]>1337ageism,aging,connecting_dots_media,conversation,generation,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp009-fade-to-black-dealing-with-death--12769605
Duration - 22:01

Music Credit: Paul McCartney & Wings - Live and Let Die]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12769605Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:35:00 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerDealing with the inevitable conclusion of life, as we know it. Is there a case to be made for living too long? Duration - 22:01 Music Credit: Paul McCartney & Wings - Live and Let Die
Duration - 22:01

Music Credit: Paul McCartney & Wings - Live and Let Die]]>1322connecting_dots_media,conversation,death,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp008-ch-ch-changes-facing-the-strange--12718030
Duration - 24:13

Music Credit: David Bowie - Changes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12718030Mon, 04 Sep 2017 09:45:00 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerCan we adapt to a world seemingly hurtling out of control? The quest for change. Duration - 24:13 Music Credit: David Bowie - Changes
Duration - 24:13

Music Credit: David Bowie - Changes]]>1454change,changes,connecting_dots_media,conversation,david_bowie,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp007-red-alert-is-your-security-an-illusion--12669015
Duration - 18:09]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12669015Mon, 28 Aug 2017 12:24:03 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIs the world more secure or have we simply become increasingly numb to, complacent or accepting, about what most of us feel we can't control? Duration - 18:09
Duration - 18:09]]>1090connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,security,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp006-cockamaimy-living-with-absurdity--12600742
Duration - 18:56]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12600742Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHas technology contributed and exacerbated the absurdity we experience, or are exposed to, in our daily living? Duration - 18:56
Duration - 18:56]]>1137absurdity,cockamaimy,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp005-analogue-to-digital-our-brain-is-not-binary--12570940
Duration - 18:41]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12570940Mon, 14 Aug 2017 13:13:35 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerDo you prefer listening to vinyl records or CDs, or does it matter? Digital technology and its affect on the quality of our lives. Duration - 18:41
Duration - 18:41]]>1122analogue,cd,connecting_dots_media,conversation,digital,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sill,vinylcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp004-cracking-codes-what-on-earth-do-you-mean--12517528
Duration: 15:51]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12517528Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerDecoding the language of Art and Technology. Our brain is not binary. Analogue and digital systems, living in today's world. Duration: 15:51
Duration: 15:51]]>952analogue,codes,connecting_dots_media,conversation,digital,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp003-the-art-of-poetry-poet-laureate-waxes-poetic--12472653
Duration - 24:59]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12472653Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:19:07 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerHarry Posner discusses his views, plans and ideas, on becoming Dufferin County's first Poet Laureate. Duration - 24:59
Duration - 24:59]]>1500connecting_dots_media,conversation,harry_posner,podcast,podcasting,poet,poet_laureate,poetry,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp002-the-value-crisis-from-dollars-to-democracy-why-numbers-are-ruining-our-world--12423666Andrew Welch: http://thevaluecrisis.com

Duration - 26:31]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12423666Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:29:00 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerAs a partial sequel to Episode 1, in Episode 2 Author Andrew Welch (TheValueCrisis.com) joins us to discuss his book,'The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruing our world.' Andrew Welch: http://thevaluecrisis.com Duration -...Andrew Welch: http://thevaluecrisis.com

Duration - 26:31]]>1592art,computing,connecting_dots_media,conversation,podcast,podcasting,society_&_culture,storytelling,talk_radio,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp001-techno-zeitgeist-inside-the-machine--12343148
Duration: 23 minutes]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12343148Mon, 17 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerIs technology helping, or hindering you? Duration: 23 minutes
Duration: 23 minutes]]>1380art,computing,conversation,podcast,podcasting,social_issues,storytelling,talk_radio,technology,the_sillcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tsp000-intro-peter-harry-who-do-they-think-they-are--12447827
Duration - 15:10]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12447827Mon, 10 Jul 2017 10:30:00 +0000Peter Noce & Harry PosnerBrief Bio chat introducing Peter & Harry. Duration - 15:10
Duration - 15:10]]>909bio,connecting_dots_media,conversation,education,harry_posner,peter_noce,podcast,podcasting,storytelling,talk_radio,the_sillcleanfull