Finlos Lives

Finlos Lives

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Finlos Lives episodes

  • Finlos Lives - Welcome to Florida!

    In this episode I react to recent Florida policies regarding race and gender, and discuss how an old acquaintance was an early teacher of economic disruption. A special thanks to Eva whose conversation informed much of what I discuss.

    Episode notes

    Music by Luke Holizna, https://holizna.com/

    Equipment used

    Interface: Lewitt Connect 6: https://amzn.to/3YkOPEb

    Mic: Sontronics Corona
    Pop filter: sE Electronics - Pro Metal Pop Filter https://amzn.to/3XRWlGL
    Mic stand: Elgato Wave Mic Arm (low profile): https://amzn.to/3JYxiNB

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    23 min
  • Finlos Lives - New Year Energy

    In this episode I discuss how we sometimes set ourselves up for failure with New Year Resolutions. Also, I reply to comments from the "Holiday Magic" episode as well as my review of the Last Ronin. Finally, I give a review of HBO's His Dark Materials.

    Episode notes

    Relevant Links:

    https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/578959/shaman-santa/

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    Music

    "Way, Way Out There" by Holizna Radio

    Equipment used

    Interface: Lewitt Connect 6 https://amzn.to/3WiIQxN

    Mic: Austrian Audio OD5 https://amzn.to/3XjdjNz
    Pop filter: sE Electronics - Pro Metal Pop Filter https://amzn.to/3QMKqXy
    Mic stand: Samson https://amzn.to/3ZUtN0m

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    34 min
  • Finlos Reads - The Last Ronin

    In this episode I review the Last Ronin, a graphic novel about the last surviving member of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I also explore my relationship with the Ninja Turtles franchise and its history. 

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    13 min
  • Finlos Lives - Holiday Magic

    In this episode I reflect on our parental philosophy and specifically how that informed our approach to holidays, family traditions, and how we help our children to make magic.

    Episode notes

    Music

    Lo-Fi Hip Hop Mood by Alex Prodictions

    And the Wild Water Lapping on the Crag by REW__
    Barombi-ma_Mbu by REW__

    Equipment used

    Interface: TC Helicon Go Solo https://amzn.to/3VIHpIB

    Mic: CAD E100S (unavailable) - similar model: https://amzn.to/3XaKZwp
    Pop filter: sE Electronics - Pro Metal Pop Filter https://amzn.to/3XRWlGL
    Mic stand: Samson MK-10 https://amzn.to/3jSwj6I

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    25 min
  • 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
    https://amzn.to/3FX2uKD

    Pop filter: sE Electronics Pro Metal Pop Filter
    https://amzn.to/3uYNaHo

    Mic stand: Samson Mk-10 Boom Stand

    https://amzn.to/3FY5W7X

     

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    57 min
  • Finlos 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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    21 min
  • 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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    27 min
  • 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
    https://amzn.to/3u2V1mN

    Host mic: SE Electronics Dynacaster
    https://amzn.to/3OFWXel

    Recorder: Zoom Podtrak P4
    https://amzn.to/3ELGAII

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    1 hr 1 min
  • 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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    26 min

About Finlos Lives

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