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In this episode, comedian and tea enthusiast Jesse Appell of Jesse's Teahouse takes us on a journey from studying Chinese comedy to building an online tea business. He shares how navigating different cultures shaped his perspective on laughter, authenticity, and community. From mastering traditional Chinese cross-talk comedy to reinventing himself after a life-changing move, Jesse and host Brian Lowery discuss adaptation and the unexpected paths that bring meaning to our lives. For more on Jesse, visit jessesteahouse.com and for more on Brian and the podcast go to brianloweryphd.com.…
תוכן מסופק על ידי Critical Connections. כל תוכן הפודקאסטים כולל פרקים, גרפיקה ותיאורי פודקאסטים מועלים ומסופקים ישירות על ידי Critical Connections או שותף פלטפורמת הפודקאסט שלהם. אם אתה מאמין שמישהו משתמש ביצירה שלך המוגנת בזכויות יוצרים ללא רשותך, אתה יכול לעקוב אחר התהליך המתואר כאן https://he.player.fm/legal.
Critical Connections are formed by building authentic relationships, through listening with all the senses of the body and the mind. Through small actions and connections, patterns emerge to create ecosystems and societies, and through intentional change, we can build the worlds we long for. The Critical Connections podcast is dedicated to educating in a way that resonates and invites listeners to become active community members engaged in the fulfilling work of social impact. DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact.
תוכן מסופק על ידי Critical Connections. כל תוכן הפודקאסטים כולל פרקים, גרפיקה ותיאורי פודקאסטים מועלים ומסופקים ישירות על ידי Critical Connections או שותף פלטפורמת הפודקאסט שלהם. אם אתה מאמין שמישהו משתמש ביצירה שלך המוגנת בזכויות יוצרים ללא רשותך, אתה יכול לעקוב אחר התהליך המתואר כאן https://he.player.fm/legal.
Critical Connections are formed by building authentic relationships, through listening with all the senses of the body and the mind. Through small actions and connections, patterns emerge to create ecosystems and societies, and through intentional change, we can build the worlds we long for. The Critical Connections podcast is dedicated to educating in a way that resonates and invites listeners to become active community members engaged in the fulfilling work of social impact. DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact.
We need community now more than ever...but what does that look like? As we navigate connecting with others and learning from other ways of knowing, we’re likely not going to learn them from people who look or live like us, and certainly we’re not going to learn them from people we agree with on everything. We are likely going to disagree and argue; we will have conflict. But is there a way to do that doesn’t cause harm? Can conflict be productive, or generative even? Can conflict pull us closer to care, closer to solutions, closer together? Emily Taylor, an expert conflict mediator and an ombudsman at Utah Valley University, joins us as we discuss how to have conversations that matter, and how we can use them to build the connections we need to survive and thrive. DISCLAIMER: The opinions and views expressed within this podcast do not necessarily reflect Utah Valley University, UVU's Ombuds Office, or UVU's Center for Social Impact. References: brown, a.m. (2017). Emergent Strategy . (pp. 3). AK Press. Needelman, J. (2023, March 14). Forget Utopia. Ignore Dystopia. Embrace Protopia! The New York Times . https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/special-series/protopia-movement.html Limón, A. (2022). The End of Poetry. The Hurting Kind . Milkweed Editions. Taylor, E. (2021). Conflict Fluent .…
BONUS EPISODE: Listen to the full interview with Dezi Lynn, and get new insights into how the Diné worldview inspires an approach of balance and harmony known as Hózhǫ. Dezi also shares upcoming events and opportunities for UVU students and the local Orem community to get involved. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect Utah Valley University or UVU's Center for Social Impact.…
The Critical Mass Podcast returns for it's third season with a reinvigorated focus, and a new name; Critical Connections. We're going to talk about the new name, what it means, and honor the name we came from. We also turn our eyes to the future, to confront what can feel like an apocalyptic time in our history. We're joined by Dezi Lynn, a Diné educator whose expertise in pattern-recognition and empowering ways of knowing and learning will help us consider potential pathways to surviving, and maybe thriving, through the future. DISCLAIMER: The opinions and views expressed within this podcast do not necessarily reflect Utah Valley University or UVU's Center for Social Impact. References: brown, a.m. (2017). Emergent Strategy . (pp. 3). AK Press. Kimmerer, R.W. (2013). Braiding Sweetgrass . (pp. 207). Milkweed Editions.…
Dani wants to know what goes on in STEM departments at UVU. She talks to students of all walks of life to understand how narratives about STEM--who belongs, and who doesn't--affect those who study the 'hard' sciences. Due to the nature of this episode, the interviews are sprinkled throughout rather than sectioned off as in previous episodes. While our intention was to have every interviewer introduce themselves once at the beginning and then rely on listeners to recognize their voice later in the episode, about half of the introductins were lost, and listeners reported difficulty knowing who was talking when. I've provide timecodes below for the interviewees, and I apologize to them--especially those who provided me with beautiful introductions which were not used in the final cut--and to listeners who have a difficult time following the narrative. Thank you all for a wonderful year, and I hope you enjoy the final episode. Timecodes: Diana Molina 6:20, 18:50, 32:31 Pedro Del Valle 12:55, 30:30, 35:55 Abigail Gutierrez Carmona 16:38 Tayler Fearn 17:39, 29:28 NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact.…
Dani and Kyle talk about art NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact.
Dani and Hula talk about art and its role in social and personal change. NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact. Other Note: Due to an audio issue, this has been reuploaded.
Dani chats with Dr. Hilary Hungerford, a UVU Earth Science professor who specializes in sustainability issues. She and Dani chat about the Great Salt Lake climate crisis, Utah Lake, and other environmental issues. NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact. Link to Dr. Hilary Hungerford's instagram, where she posts about her research project in Mongolia: https://www.instagram.com/a_geographer_in_mongolia/…
Would you like fries with that English degree? Dani pits the Humanities and STEM against each other in this double feature to settle once and for all which arm of education ought to be amputated in the name of cost-effective efficient synergetic return on investment DBA incentive. Dani interviews UVU Doctor-professors Zan Cammack, an English Literature professor and host of "The Thing About Austen," Ezgi Sertler, and Leslie Simon to figure out why someone would devote their entire life to studying the humanities. The Thing About Austen: https://open.spotify.com/show/7iqMz2b039yva3AQXjRH3O?si=8408b64dbf734b61 SOURCES: https://www.britannica.com/topic/humanities https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanities https://www.rep.routledge.com/articles/thematic/humanism-renaissance/v-1#:~:text=Renaissance%20humanists%20understood%20by%20studia,The%20dominant%20discipline%20was%20rhetoric . https://www.uvu.edu/visitors/history.html https://www.uvu.edu/chss/#departments *includes sub-pages (i.e., “English & Literature” page, etc.) for the specific departments. These sub-pages can be accessed through this page. Personal experience. Trust me on this. Also https://www.uvu.edu/undergrad-research/uvu-journals.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/us/liberal-arts-college-degree-humanities.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/willarddix/2018/03/28/eliminating-the-humanities-decimates-every-students-education/?sh=79741075803e https://president.mla.hcommons.org/2022/08/10/the-humanities-crisis-is-a-funding-crisis/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jun/29/the-guardian-view-on-arts-and-humanities-under-threat-on-campus https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-decline-of-liberal-arts-and-humanities-western-philosophy-college-students-major-degrees-progressive-conservative-odysseus-6f327963 https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/12/the-real-reason-the-humanities-are-in-crisis/282441/ *First two paragraphs in the free preview of the article. https://corriganliteraryreview.wordpress.com/2017/03/11/want-a-job-with-that-english-degree/ https://time.com/3964415/ceo-degree-liberal-arts/ https://www.businessinsider.com/successful-liberal-arts-majors-2012-12#jerry-brown-governor-of-california-and-classics-major-at-uc-berkeley-27 https://www.uvualumni.org/s/1045/bp21/interior.aspx?sid=1045&gid=1&pgid=320 NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact.…
In this double-feature bonus episode, Eriona and Eugene discuss their art, activism, and indigeneity with Dani. NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the podcast participants alone, and do not necessarily represent Utah Valley University or the UVU Center for Social Impact.
Carl and Camlyn, practitioners from Provo's mindfulness community "Awakening Valley Sangha" chat with Dani about mindfulness, spirituality, the dangers of appropriation, and responsible practice. Listen to the full interview here!
Dr. Ruen-chuan Ma is a medievalist who teaches literature at Utah Valley University. As someone who grew up Buddhist and around the world--from Taiwan to London--he has a unique perspective on culture and cultural appropriation that he shares in depth, available now in full. Critical Mass Podcast is produced by the Center for Social Impact of Utah Valley University, but was researched, scripted, recorded, and edited by students. Any and all opinions expressed by me or interviewees belong to us alone, and don’t necessarily reflect the opinions or values of the Center for Social Impact or of Utah Valley University.…
Ever wondered what anarchists really think? Listen to the full interview with Justus from Trashbird Distro, parts of which were featured in a previous episode. Listen to Dani and Justus discuss community, anarchism, and art in our first Bonus Episode of Season 2. Are you a writer interested in having your short story or poem highlighted on the pod? Email Dani at 10796756@uvu.edu Critical Mass Podcast is produced by the Center for Social Impact of Utah Valley University, but was researched, scripted, recorded, and edited by students. Any and all opinions expressed by me or interviewees belong to us alone, and don’t necessarily reflect the opinions or values of the Center for Social Impact or of Utah Valley University.…
Have you heard? The Great Salt Lake is turning into poison. Dani speaks to scientists, professors, and artists to try and understand what’s going on with the lake, what can be done about it, and we she should care. Special thanks to Daren Perry, Carl Moore, Teri Harman, Corrina Bow, Star Guerrero, and Emily Ostler, who spoke and performed on behalf of the lake during the Great Salt Lake Offering Ceremony on September 30th. Are you a writer interested in having your short story or poem highlighted on the pod? Email Dani at 10796756@uvu.edu Critical Mass Podcast is produced by the Center for Social Impact of Utah Valley University, but was researched, scripted, recorded, and edited by students. Any and all opinions expressed by me or interviewees belong to us alone, and don’t necessarily reflect the opinions or values of the Center for Social Impact or of Utah Valley University. Links: https://www.instagram.com/tapahe/?hl=en https://www.jingledressproject.com https://www.instagram.com/uvusocialimpact/ https://uvugrit.garden/ https://www.uvu.edu/ethics/events/2023-24/2023_ees.html https://open.spotify.com/artist/1L1bz3YvpUGrUNofMXyYWh Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j5fbGnNlsuba49V3CJPYML0Te3PFTQHmeLQHAxHi7eM/edit?usp=sharing…
Organizers from two different communities that have blossomed in the desert of Utah Valley share their experience building community. First up is Trash Bird Distro, a coalition of anarchists, followed by the Awakening Valley Sangha, a buddhist community in the tradition of Zen Master, Thich Nhat Hanh. This episode contains discussions of racism, appropriation, orientalism, and too many Moby Dick quotes. Are you a writer interested in having your short story or poem highlighted on the pod? Email Dani at 10796756@uvu.edu. Intro: 0:00 Art highlight: 5:06 Trashbirds: 9:10 Awakening Valley: 22:30 Conclusion: 43:49 Critical Mass Podcast is produced by the Center for Social Impact of Utah Valley University, but was researched, scripted, recorded, and edited by students. Any and all opinions expressed by me or interviewees belong to us alone, and don’t necessarily reflect the opinions or values of the Center for Social Impact or of Utah Valley University. Links: socialimpact https://www.instagram.com/trashbirddistro/ https://www.awakeningvalleysangha.org/ Sources: www.unhcr.org/media/buddhist-core-values-and-perspectives-protection-challenges-faith-and-protection https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/3522 https://doi.org/10.26034/lu.jgb.2022.1992 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1306702 . https://www.awakeningvalleysangha.org/faq “What is a Sangha” https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/thich-nhat-hanh “How do you pronounce Thich Nhat Hanh?” https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/thich-nhat-hanh “Biography” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%ADch_Nh%E1%BA%A5t_H%E1%BA%A1nh Thich Nach Hanh’s Wikipedia page. https://www.awakeningvalleysangha.org/ “Our Meetings” https://www.lionsroar.com/in-a-word-dharma/ “Dharma as Teachings” https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/young-asian-american-buddhists-are-reclaiming-narrative-decades-white-rcna1236 https://www.lionsroar.com/road-to-diversity/ https://www.awakeningvalleysangha.org/resources https://utprisonbuddhistproject.weebly.com/about.html https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/dharma-outreach-program https://utbuddhistprisonproject.com/participating-sanghas “Participating Sanghas” https://utbuddhistprisonproject.com/about “’About’ page” https://utbuddhistprisonproject.com/get-involved “’get Involved’ page” https://issuu.com/utah10/docs/uhq_volume44_1976_number2/s/125310 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5Ro4rTvDcw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv4DJmcFTqE…
This season on the Critical Mass podcast, we are looking deeper into communities local to Utah Valley to understand how impactful communities are formed through the creation, development, and cultivation of critical connections. Each episode will feature research, interviews, and art from local bands, poets, and others.…
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