How Did They Get There

How Did They Get There

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How Did They Get There episodes

  • Ep. 13 - Regrets, Part II

    Discover how a chance encounter affected the perception of fantasy; the disconnect between the real and imagined; and placed relationships with others into context in this exploration of three parts.

    Music Credits: Opening - Pierce Murphy - Wicked; Closing: Lopker & Lenore - Goodbye Time

    1 hr
  • Ep. 11 - Scheherezade

    Artist Scheherezade Junejo’s exploration of complex topics in her work is a thematic tenet which permeates her art throughout the spectrum of several solo shows, 70 group shows, and significant global recognition. Her unique story is shaped by factors like her familial upbringing in Pakistan; the influence of other boundary-pushing auteurs like Magritte; an anatomically-inspired approach toward portraying the human body through the lens of respect and social cognition; and intrinsic drive shaped by the context of resistance, in the climate of social conservatism. Our transcontinental conversation delved through these components among others which have shaped who Scheherezade is as an artist.

    1 hr 30 min
  • Ep. 10 - Regrets, Part 1

    The value of friendships is a significant pillar many hope to achieve in life and practice. Discover how a missed opportunity to connect with friends led to an ultimatum, and which changes manifested stemming from the experience.

    Intro/Closing Track: Don't Go by Diego Nava

    49 min
  • Ep. 9 - Fuqualified, Part II

    Joe Knight is the President & CEO of InnAVasc Medical, Inc., a medical device company founded by Duke University surgeons and scientists, which designs and develops products for vascular access for hemodialysis. He holds an MBA from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, where he also a Professor, as well as a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. Dr. Knight was previously in various roles at Medtronic as well as serving as Founder and CEO of Medici Medical Technologies. He is also an inventor of the initial patents of iRhythm Technology. In our conversation, we discuss life in the army and at business school, his work at InnAVasc, and Duke's significance in our lives. Musical Consideration: Ash Turner - Low Pressure (Opening); Blank Kytt - RSPN.2 (Closing)

    45 min
  • Ep. 9 - Fuqualified, Part 2
    Michael Hemmerich is Managing Director of Cameron Wealth Advisors, LLC, a high-touch, boutique investment management firm offering comprehensive and highly personalized financial planning, portfolio management, and risk assessment services to individuals and families. In his spare time, he is also a successful producer. His latest work, Come From Away, is a musical on Broadway which has been nominated for numerous Helen Hayes Awards, and is the current favorite to win "Best Musical" at the Tony Awards this year. We discuss it more in depth in our conversation, and I hope you enjoy it.
    55 min
  • Ep. 8 - Fuqualified, Part 1

    The Academy Awards is a ceremony often televised to a crowd of 80M people. Why all the hype? Hear what Eric Huh and Jon Penn Junejo have to say about it in a conference room at Duke University, The Fuqua School of Business.

    Opening Track: Podington Bear - Trailways; Closing Track: Podington Bear - Skeptik.2

    1 hr 16 min
  • Ep. 6 - Blockbusters

    The determination of whether larger movies qualify as films, according to credibility and industry priorities, is discussed using free-form perspective.

    9 min
  • Ep. 4 - Directors, Part 1

    How Did Jonathan Levine Get There? Find Out Now. (Musical consideration brought to you by Broke For Free - Calm the F*** Down (Intro Theme) and People Like Us - Eve of Sunshine (Closing Theme)

    18 min

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"For a decade, How Did They Get There has been a space where artists and filmmakers reflect on their work, their relationships, and their search for meaning. Hosted by Dr. Penn (Jon Penn…