Podcast
My Favorite Things
Hosted by Brendan Leonard · EN
Brendan Leonard interviews people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives.
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My Favorite Things Episode 12: Jonathan Ellsworth
Mar 2600:52:59Tap to summarizeThe concept for the My Favorite Things podcast is simple: Each guest compiles a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 12 is Jonathan Ellsworth, writer, podcaster, founder of Blister Review, and former philosophy professor. Jonathan’s favorite things are: * Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway* Philosophy as a Way of Life by Pierre Hadot* Pulp Fiction (trailer)* Don Quixote by Pablo Picasso* “Mississippi” by Bob DylanOther stuff we talked about:* “Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie” by Bob Dylan This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semirad.substack.com/subscribe
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My Favorite Things Episode 11: Zoë Rom
Mar 1200:55:17Tap to summarizeFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 11 is Zoë Rom, journalist, podcaster (Your Diet Sucks https://www.yourdietsuckspodcast.com/ , The Trailhead https://podlink.com/1640142466 ), running coach, elite ultrarunner, and stand-up comedian. Zoë’s favorite things are:1. Blalock’s Indie Rock Playlisthttps://birp.fm/ 2. About a Mountain by John D’AgataPublisher’s Pagehttps://wwnorton.com/books/9780393339017 Bookshophttps://bookshop.org/a/4216/9780393339017Amazonhttps://amzn.to/4qvclLR 3. Ways of Hearinghttps://www.radiotopia.fm/showcase/ways-of-hearing 4. Nathaniel Russel’s Arthttp://nathanielrussell.com/ 5. Lady Bird https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNi_HC839Wo Other things we mentioned:“Temptation” by Jukebox the Ghosthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVFo7pXzQqA “Welcome Home” byRadical Facehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8a4iiOnzsc The Lifespan of a Fact by John D’Agata and Jim Fingalhttps://wwnorton.com/books/9780393340730 The Things We Carried by Tim O’Brienharpercollins.com/products/the-things-they-carried-tim-obrien The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Jungerhttps://wwnorton.com/books/The-Perfect-Storm/ Into the Raging Sea by Rachel Sladehttps://www.harpercollins.com/products/into-the-raging-sea-rachel-slade?variant=32207635087394 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semirad.substack.com/subscribe
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My Favorite Things Episode 10: Kurt Wikel
Feb 2600:47:49Tap to summarizeFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 9 is Kurt Wikel, geophysicist, dad, and brewery co-owner. Kurt’s favorite things are:1. The Simpsons2. Daft Punk — HomeworkApple Music | Spotify | YouTube3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert W. PirsigPublisher’s Page | Bookshop | Amazon4. A Coconut Named Bob by Austin WeaverPublisher’s Page | Amazon5. Dune by Frank HerbertPublisher’s Page | Bookshop | AmazonMovie trailer This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semirad.substack.com/subscribe
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My Favorite Things Episode 9: Mike Sowden
Feb 1201:00:58Tap to summarizeFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 9 is Mike Sowden, creator of the immensely popular Substack, Everything Is Amazing (I’m a paid subscriber). Mike’s favorite things are:* Halloumi* The soundtrack to Raise the Titanic, by John Williams* Main theme* Re-recordings of the soundtrack by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra:* Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube* Microadventures by Alastair HumphreysPublisher’s page | Bookshop | Amazon* Electric blankets* Distant lights seen at night This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semirad.substack.com/subscribe
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My Favorite Things Episode 8: Chandra Brown
Jan 2900:52:49Tap to summarizeFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 8 is Chandra Brown, writer, educator, raft guide, and founder of the Freeflow Institute (where she has graciously allowed me to teach an annual writing workshop since 2019). Chandra’s favorite things are:* Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’DellPublisher’s Page | Bookshop | Amazon* My Morning Jacket, At Dawn (album) Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube* America Windows by Marc Chagall, Art Institute of Chicago* Sturgill Simpson concert at the Wilma in Missoula, November 8, 2016* Her dad’s Micromet weather data collection units, early 1990s to present Get full access to Semi-Rad at semirad.substack.com/subscribe
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