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Interfaith Comedy in 2024, sounds like a slippery slope that could end in the flames of societal outrage right? The pendulum of what is deemed appropriate in comedy has swung from the outright cruel to the paralyzed in fear of offending. However, the founder of reveals it is actually a unique approach to anti-bias work. Their mission-driven, feel-good, clean comedy show reduces prejudice through laughter. Starring comedians from different faiths, their nationally touring show is perfect for places of worship, community organizations, faith-based conferences, comedy clubs and...
info_outline EP# 154 What I Found in a Thousand Towns (Dar Williams Interview)No, I Know
A beloved folk singer presents an impassioned account of the fall and rise of the small American towns she cherishes. is a musician, educator, author and has had over a 25+-year career. She rose out of the vibrant mid-90’s Boston scene, inspired by the eclectic influences of alt-rockers, Berklee jazz musicians, slam poets, and folk artists, After a year of touring non-stop with her first album, The Honesty Room, in 1994, she was invited by Joan Baez to tour in Europe and The United States. To date she has written 14 albums and 6 books. And we wanted two speak with Dar about one of...
info_outline EP#153 Land Preservation (Encore)No, I Know
From our own backyards to the shared spaces in our communites, we offer knowledge and tips on what you can do right now (from planting native plants to battling invasives) to help preserve the land for generations to come. In this episode of “Waterways to Airwaves” series, our guests and experts in their fields include: Kate Patton and Jared Parks from Lower Shore Land Trust, Doug Tallamy, a professor and author of Natures Best Hope and Josh Hastings, who takes us on a tour of his yard and pollinator gardens. All Music and Lyrics by James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin
info_outline EP#152 Minorities in Aquaculture (Encore)No, I Know
What is Aquaculture and is it the future for both the economy and environment on the eastern shore? In this episode of Waterways to Airwaves series we learn about Aquaculture with founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, Imani Black and founder of Orchard Point Oyster Company, Scott Budden. What is the mission of ? They are passionate about the restoration of keystone species, especially shellfish, both locally and globally. They also believe that the restoration of oysters and other critical shellfish populations requires more people and more diversity. Currently, women—especially...
info_outline EP# 151 Watershed Stewards Academy (Encore)No, I Know
What is a watershed steward? This episode of Waterways to Airwaves features .They train Watershed Stewards to help their neighbors reduce pollution in our local creeks and rivers. The academies mission is to train and mobilize community leaders to drive change for sustainable landscapes and clean waters. Their hands-on certification course gives Stewards the tools to implement change in their communities, turning knowledge into action. Stewards work with their communities to install projects such as rain gardens and conservation landscapes to reduce pollution at its source....
info_outline EP# 150 Faith in Action: Healing the Bay (Encore)No, I Know
What is one part of all faith based groups that has caused many churches and temples to create green teams? In this episode we focus on Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. They work to engage congregations in being good caretakers of our shared watershed. They envision a time when faith communities across the Chesapeake; honor, care for, and protect the watershed we share, so all our communities, and future generations, may thrive. The Chesapeake watershed is vast, encompassing 69,000 square miles, home to over 18 million people and over 19,000 congregations. Imagine the potential if...
info_outline EP# 149 Volunteers to Pioneers (Encore)No, I Know
In this episode of “Waterways to Airwaves” series, we spotlight Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, (GVC) a Baltimore County-based land trust and watershed restoration non-profit organization. GVC is committed to clean water for the two million people who live in, visit or benefit from the Gunpowder Watershed by preserving land, restoring ecosystems, and encouraging people to become environmental stewards. Why do generations of volunteers keep showing up for GVC? How can a golf course better serve the enviroment? Listen to eagles fly at Loch Raven Resevior! Hear from the people who make it...
info_outline EP# 148 Next Generation of Green Workforce! (Encore)No, I Know
Next Generation of Green Workforce is the 2nd episode in our new series, “Waterways to Airwaves”. What is the future of the green workforce? Are there paying jobs in this sector? Do the next generations want to do this type of work and why? We spent time with Howard Eco Works and heard from their staff about the programs they offer and what makes them unique. We hear about the following: READY (Restoring the Environment and Developing Youth) a two-month summer program that provides conservation education, employment, and career development to young adults ages 16...
info_outline EP# 147 Strawberry Express (Encore)No, I Know
“All Aboard The Strawberry Express, Environmental History of the Eastern Shore”, the first episode in the “Waterways to Airwaves“ series. Hear about moments in history, like the end of the strawberry epxress train, that changed and shaped the enivroment we see today? We spent time with Dr. Mike Lewis, Environmental Historian and a professor in the Environmental Studies Department at Salisbury University. He uses the Eastern Shore as a living laboratory for his students, trying to uncover and understand more of the fascinating history of his adopted home. Tune in now to hear his...
info_outline EP#146 My Hygge Home (Encore)No, I Know
Have you heard of the word HYGGE? It's been defined as “The Art of Creating a Nice Atmosphere”. Can our homes make us happier? Can the design around us inspire us to become better humans? What are the best environments and activities for our health and well being? Our Guest, Meik Wiking is an author and a happiness researcher and founded the world’s first Happiness Research Institute in 2013, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is a New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author whose three globally bestselling books have sold over 2 million copies...
info_outlineQool DJ Marv returns to the podcast! Born & raised in Philadelphia, Qool DJ Marv started DJing while in college at Emory & grad school at Columbia. From school to gigs in the West & East Village & all over downtown Manhattan; Bar Six, Izzy, Opaline, Ludlow Bar & APT. Late 90s started a 21 year run of being HBO's non-celebrity DJ. Early 2000s Marv became a resident at the Manchester UK based Friends & Family parties which led to opportunities to DJ in London, Paris, Barcelona, Oslo, Abu Dhabi, Dublin and Moscow. Still going strong, in 2021, Marv is currently the Tuesday evening resident DJ at Soho House NYC and is part of the DJ rotations at the Ludlow and Dumbo Houses.There is a method to the magic in the way Qool DJ Marv presents and plays music. He tunes into the atmosphere of the venue and the energy of the people, and then he blends what he sees with what he hears. Intertwining many styles for many faces from many places, Qool DJ Marv captivates you with his blend. The fluid flow and continuously ascending momentum of his wide-ranging sets is inviting, hypnotic, and breathtaking. Qool DJ Marv crafts an unforgettable feel good, get down party where everyone in the room will hear something that they enjoy. It’s as if he knew you were coming. An inventive pioneer, Qool DJ Marv deliberately defies categorization to great effect. An evening of Qool DJ Marv may include a mind boggling array of selections spanning many eras and decades of music including R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Latin, House, Jazz, Funk, Rock & Roll, Soul, and Disco classics, and Eclectic beats from around the world. Since 1994, Marv has been producing mixed tapes/CD compilations that illuminate the many styles of music that he loves but have fallen short of major exposure and marketing. Marv's sets are adored by people from all walks of life from all over the globe because people enjoy the meticulous attention to the sequencing and the seamless continuity of the mixing. Music Excerpts from Qool DJ Marv and Theme Music by James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin.