Feeding Curiosity

Feeding Curiosity

By Erich WenzelSociety & Culture
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Feeding Curiosity episodes

  • Marybeth: On Becoming a Nurse and Healthcare Behind the Scenes

    In this episode, we are joined by Marybeth is currently a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department with a background in Hematology and Oncology with a chemotherapy certification. She received her BSN from the University of Chicago and is working on a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at UIC.

    We discuss what led her to choose Nursing as her profession and in general health. Here the conversation leads to a broader discussion of the healthcare system and how it operates. Unfortunately, this conversation barely scratches what we could have discussed.

    For show notes, head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

    2 hr 5 min
  • Joe Jackowski and Jordan Criss: The Creative Process

    Joe Jackowski and Jordan Criss regulars on the show. We go over recent dealings with the Student Veteran’s Association National Convention. From there, we get into a much broader discussion on the creative process in the realm of writing and screenplays.

    For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

    1 hr 15 min
  • One Year of Podcasting

    It's officially one year of podcasting! What a wild ride it's been, I never would have expected this is where it would have taken me looking back over what we've created is fantastic. The responses I've received blow me away, and I hope to keep getting more of those.  Here is a special episode of the podcast looking back on the last year and where we are heading. I liked to thank every guest who's come on the show to share a little bit of their story with me. It's been an honor and a privilege that you let me share it with the world.

    For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

    38 min
  • Courtney Batio: New Chapters, Visual Storytelling, and Authenticity

    In this episode, we are joined by Courtney Batio. Courtney is a multidisciplinary director/designer for the performing arts now based in Chicago. The last three and a half years of her work has taken place in London, England, working with set design, costume design, film, art exhibit/curation, and performance directing. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover what Art is broadly speaking means to her and how she found it as a passion. We also include many tactical things that others can try to help build better routines since she has come back from London. She's able to start fresh create new habits.

    For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

    1 hr 35 min
  • Jordan Criss: Visionaries, Psychedelic Research, and Creativity

    Jordan Criss is a local artist and now a writer in training. As our first conversation for 2019, we talk a bit about sports, traveling, and different books we’ve been reading. Spoiler warning we discuss a bit about Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. While we try to stay away from describing specific things, just an obligatory warning, Jordan also shares more of his interest in screenwriting.

    For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

    1 hr 38 min
  • Film Deep Dive: Interstellar

    This episode of the podcast, we discuss Christopher Nolan's Interstellar. We discuss the film's critical elements in themes, storytelling, and design. So if you haven't watched the movie yet, listen at your own risk or do yourself a favor and watch the film. You have been warned! If you want more of these kinds of episodes, let us know what you'd be interested in!

    For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

    44 min
  • Nick Buegel: Finding Your Own Path

    In this episode, we are joined by Nicholas Buegel. After an eclectic work history ranging from automotive positions to medical. Nick has settled down to offer his graphic design skills to the booming industry of office supplies. As a creative, he is always exploring practical applications for innovative ideas and new avenues of thinking. We cover many topics in this conversation. Nick outlines his exploration to find what resonates with him. While exploring, he’s run to concepts of orienting himself without any formal knowledge of what he’s learned. This open-minded exploration is at the core of this conversation.

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    1 hr 40 min
  • Dan Thiel and Wyatt Mach: Stories from the Engineering Classroom

    In this episode, we are joined by two returning guests Dan Thiel and Wyatt Mach. Both are NIU (Northern Illinois University) Electronic Technology Engineering graduates and have come on the solo before and can find those below!. In this conversation, we meander through topics including work ethic, software programming, and stories about our classroom experiences with classes together at NIU.

    For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

    2 hr 48 min
  • Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year from Joe, Jordan, and Erich! This has been a wild ride, and it honestly couldn't be more fun! As Feeding Curiosity approaches its first birth, we look back on the last year of podcasts with twenty-nine episodes! Thank you to every listener for coming along for the ride!

    Thank you to all the guests who have been on the show and sharing your stories!

    To 2019, we're just getting started!

    25 min
  • Tim Fisher and Mike O'Malley: Senior Design and Graduating College

    In this episode, we are joined by Tim Fisher and Mike O'Malley. Both of them were Erich's group members for their Senior Design Class. We have a conversation around their college experiences and the road ahead since they have both graduated shortly after the recording of this episode.

    For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/


    1 hr 35 min

About Feeding Curiosity

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This podcast is a space for slow, curious conversations about the stories shaping our inner lives. We explore symbolism, archetypes, faith, philosophy, and thought experiments hidden inside film,…