Finlos Lives

By finlos

A series of discussions about life, the arts, media, games, philosophy, and relationships.

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December 16, 2022 Finlos Asks - Aarum Youn-Heil
Finlos Asks is a show about how people live and grow amidst impermanence. Interviews feature people who have encountered cultural shifts and life changes and explore how they have endured and flourished in life's constant changes.
My guest for this episode is Aarum You-Heil, a friend and former student. Aarum belonged to my first Creative Writing class at Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, and is now a Ph.D student at the University of GA. In this episode we discuss how she came to post-graduate studies, the importance of food to maintaining culture, and how the death of her brother impacted her family.
Episode notes:
Information about Aarum Youn-Heil:
Profile at the University of Georgia: https://grady.uga.edu/ph-d-profile-farrah-youn-heil/

Equipment
Host mic: Oktava MK-319
Introduction Mic: Neat King Bee version 1

Interface: Lewitt Connect 6
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Pop filter: sE Electronics Pro Metal Pop Filter
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Mic stand: Samson Mk-10 Boom Stand
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57min
December 07, 2022Finlos Teaches - Interview with a Florida Teacher
This episode features an interview with a Florida high school teacher who I won't name in order to protect her job. We discuss challenges to her role as educator, mentor, and sponsor of her schools Genders & Sexualities Alliance with the uncertain aftermath of Governor DeSantis' Parental Rights in Education or "Don't Say Gay" bill. I also consider some of the context for the recent anti-progressive policies in Florida and many other states.

Episode Notes:
Recorded in studio with phone-in guest.
Equipment used:
Audio interface: Lewitt Connect 6 https://amzn.to/3UIndG9
Intro and Outro mic: sE Electronics VooDoo VR1 https://amzn.to/3uwGVu2
Interview mic: sE Electronics Dynacaster https://amzn.to/3F8euHQ
Desk Boom: Elgato Wave Mic Arm (low profile) https://amzn.to/3iBHVu1
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21min
December 04, 2022 Finlos Lives - One Year In
In this episode I reflect on the first year of the Finlos Lives podcast including what I've learned, the origin of the name, and why I'm even doing this. I also discuss my thoughts on season one of the Disney+ series Star Wars: Andor.

Episode notes
Solo podcast recorded in the studio.
Equipment used
Interface: https://amzn.to/3iEtXrC
Mic: Sennheiser Blackfire 541
Pop filter: https://amzn.to/3XRWlGL
Boom: https://amzn.to/3XTyciS

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27min
November 28, 2022 Finlos Asks - Virgil Suárez
Finlos Asks is a show about how people live and grow amidst impermanence. Interviews feature people who have encountered cultural shifts and life changes and explore how they have endured and flourished in life's constant changes.
My guest for this episode is Virgil Suárez, a friend, colleague, and Mentor. Virgil was one of my first and definitely most influential writing instructors in the Creative Writing program at Florida State University. In this episode we discuss his family's move from Cuba to the US after Castro's rise to power, using writing to understand our own truths, and the importance of continuity in life.
Episode notes:
Information about Virgil Suárez:
Profile at the Academy of American Poets: https://poets.org/poet/virgil-suarez
Profile at the Poetry Foundation: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/virgil-suarez
Academic profile: https://english.fsu.edu/faculty/virgil-suarez
A list of Suárez's works for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=virgil+suarez&crid=1FWNP7OAF0W8F&sprefix=virgil+suarez%2Caps%2C136&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Suárez's personal site: https://www.q-zine.store/
Equipment
Guest mic: Audio Technical AT875R
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Host mic: SE Electronics Dynacaster
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Recorder: Zoom Podtrak P4
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1h 1min
November 06, 2022 Finlos Lives - 11/05/2022 - Big D Energy or the Time I Turned 40
In this episode I discuss turning 40 and my lifelong anxiety around mortality and aging. In addition, I review the film Prey for the Devil.
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33min
October 23, 2022 Finlos Teaches: Nicholas Troyer
This episode features an interview with Floridian Nicholas Troyer, who recently survived hurricane Ian. He and his family sheltered at home during the storm. In the past they chose to evacuate to the school where they both teach, which also serves as a disaster community storm shelter. Our conversation highlights the often overlooked importance of schools and teachers during times of upheaval.
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26min
October 11, 2022 Finlos Lives - 10/11/2022 - The Quiet Quit
In this episode I discuss the recent phenomenon referred to as the "Quiet Quit" -- described as remote workers doing just enough to get by, or eventually so little they are fired. In addition, I review the Netflix series Locke and Key.
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26min
September 29, 2022 Finlos Asks - Tomi Gomory
Finlos Asks is a show about how people live and grow amidst impermanence. Interviews feature people who have encountered cultural shifts and life changes and explore how they have endured and flourished in life's constant changes.
My guest for this episode is Dr. Tomi Gomory, a friend, colleague, and Mentor. Our lives intertwined when he taught my partner Eva in graduate school while I was teaching his daughter in high school. In this episode we discuss his family's move to the US after the Holocaust, the risks of obedience, and finding a through line through his life.
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1h 3min
September 22, 2022 Finlos Lives - 9.21.2022 - Juggling
This week I discuss the struggles of how we balance all the things we juggle in our daily lives.
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19min
August 10, 2022 Finlos Lives - 8.10.2022 - The End of Summer
This week I discuss transitioning away from summer and from teaching as well as Amazon Prime's the Wheel of Time.
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14min

FAQs about Finlos Lives:

How many episodes does Finlos Lives have?

The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.