The magic of nature, losing our sense of time, remembering to be grateful, getting into an exercise groove, and the joy of making pom poms!

In this episode, I talk to artist and textile designer Dana Haim, whose mission is to spark joy through the creation of ethical, hand-made goods. She achieves this and then some through her instructional workshops across the U.S. and strategic partnerships with local organizations in Mexico and Colombia (where her family is from), which allow her to weave social and environmental consciousness into her craft.

Dana received her BA in textile design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and her MA in design for Textile Futures from Central Saint Martins in London.

Music

Show Opener: Salt-n-Pepa, Pharrell Williams (with Justin Timberlake), Melanie and Kanye West (feat. Rhymefest)

Pom Pom Play Girl (Session Highlights) [Instrumental Mix With Backing Vocals] – The Beach Boys

Shake It Like a Pom Pom – Missy Elliot

Pom Pom – Mozart La Para

I Slept With Bonhomme At The CBC

Pom Pom - Matthew Dear

Show Closer: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Tricky, Dusty Springfield and Isaac Hayes

Reading List

The Celestine Prophecy, by James Redfield

The Wes Anderson Collection, by Matt Zoller Seitz

Watch List

Wes Anderson: The Criterion Collection (on DVD)

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Brain power, the science of character, what connects us as human beings, and the always important weekly date night.

In this episode, I talk to übermensch Tiffany Shlain, founder of The Webby Awards and creator of the AOL Originals series "The Future Starts Here." Her work adeptly explores the intersections of humanity, technology, science and culture.

Music

Show Opener: Salt-n-Pepa, Pharrell Williams (with Justin Timberlake), Melanie and Kanye West (feat. Rhymefest)

Stream of Consciousness (Skratch Bastid Remix) - Afiara Quartet

Delirious – Prince

You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) [Original 7" Mix] – Dead or Alive

I've Seen All Good People: A. Your Move, B. All Good People – Yes

Daily News - Maps & Atlases

Where Is the Line? – Björk

Show Closer: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Tricky, Dusty Springfield and Isaac Hayes

Reading List

Expanded Cinema, by Gene Youngblood

Art & Physics, by Leonard Shlain

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess, by Leonard Shlain

Sex, Time & Power, by Leonard Shlain

Leonardo's Brain, by Leonard Shlain

Watch List

The Future Starts Here

The Making of a Mensch

The Adaptable Mind

The Science of Character

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Nancy Drew, John Waters, Queen Bey, Helvetica – the perfume, and their dream of one day opening a speakeasy-inspired design studio.

In this episode, I talk to Faun Chapin and Meg Paradise, the ginger-haired power duo behind Guts & Glory, a creative collective fueled by courage, vigor, character and oomph.

Music

Show Opener: Salt-n-Pepa, Pharrell Williams (with Justin Timberlake), Melanie and Kanye West (feat. Rhymefest)

First True Love Affair – Jimmy Ross

No Sleep Till Brooklyn - Beastie Boys

Helvetica (The American Dollar remix) – Arms and Sleepers

Two Political Party – Terror Fabulous

Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan

The Dress Looks Nice on You – Sufjan Stevens

Show Closer: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, Tricky, Dusty Springfield and Isaac Hayes

Reading List

Nancy Drew

John Waters

Watch List

Meg & Faun on MSNBC talking about their project "They Don't Work For You"

Helvetica The Perfume: The Lovers

Helvetica The Perfume: The Haters

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