Interviews

A Conversation with Sophia and Sarah Boese of Louisville Tea Company

On tea regions and types, why we drink tea, the beauty of kintsugi, and my favorite teas

Oct 30 •

56:02

A Conversation With Writer and Lay Zen Teacher Sara Campbell

On modern community; the writers who inspired her; becoming a Lay Zen teacher; what students owe a teacher and what she owes them; and why we must stay…

Oct 2 •

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1:08:50

We Play for the Sheer Joy of Play

Katy Bowser Hutson discusses her upcoming book, Play Book; why adults need play; and how play and philosophy are "kissing cousins"

Aug 29 •

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Katy Bowser Hutson

56:59

A Conversation With Debut Novelist Sarah Landenwich

On her book The Fire Concerto; her writing -- and walking -- habits; her persistence in finding an agent; and loving the genius of forgotten female…

Aug 6 •

59:30

Having a Disability Doesn't Mean My Life is Sad

Geoff Cook powers through a challenging illness, two surgeries, a long job search, and moving back home....and keeps going

Jun 26 •

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1:18:28

I Want to be the Best Version of Myself

Geoff Cook talks marketing, living with a disability in America, traveling with a wheelchair, and overrated athletes

Jun 19 •

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51:21

Egyptian-American Author Sherry Shenoda Discusses Her Book of Poetry, Mummy Eaters

On place, identity, language, heritage, desecration...and the special bond between grandmothers and granddaughters

Jun 5 •

46:18

The Greatest Soldier Eisenhower Ever Knew

Steven Rabalais examines to stellar life and profound influence of Major General Fox Conner

Mar 13 •

57:19

An Interview With Famed Clothier Herb Melton of the Tom James Company

"I dress up so people see that they matter to me"

Feb 6 •

41:35

Ornithologist Sophie Osborn on the Joys, Trials, Trails, and Tears of Saving Endangered Birds

"I always felt like I was doing something of value and importance"

Jan 23 •

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Sophie A. H. Osborn

35:39

A Beautiful Conversation With Author and Pediatrician Sherry Shenoda

How her medical work with children impacts her approach to writing, her novel The Lightkeeper, and keeping poetry in our lives

Jan 9 •

48:25

A Conversation With Henry Oliver About Late Bloomers

Lessons from people who succeed when no one expects them to

Nov 21, 2024 •

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57:24

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