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Midlife Mixtape
By Nancy Davis Kho: Gen X humor writer and '80s song lyrics over-quoterSociety & CultureEducationSelf-Improvement
Midlife Mixtape episodes
- Ep 41 Parenting Author KJ Dell’Antonia“Soak up the good”: KJ Dell’Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent and the former editor of the New York Times’ Motherlode blog, on Gen X’s particular parenting style, “disasters” vs. “situations,” and her #AmWriting podcast.35 min
- Ep 40 Headcount Co-Founder Andy Bernstein“Power of the collective”: Executive Director Andy Bernstein talks about how Headcount.org works with musicians to promote active citizenship, Headcount’s rock n’ roll office hours, and the unusual way he earned cash money at his first concert.36 min
- Ep 39 Ballerina Aesha Ash“We are multidimensional”: Swan Dreams Project founder Aesha Ash talks about harnessing the power of imagery to challenge socio-economic and racial norms in ballet, being kind to yourself, and a dreamy first recital costume.36 min
- Ep 38 Listeners’ First Concerts“Hooked on live shows from that moment on”: From Metallica to Manilow, parking lot panic attacks to pretend roadies, Cow Palace to CBGB’s, Midlife Mixtape listeners answer the question: “What was your first concert, and what were the circumstances?”Shhhhh, don’t tell Barry’s mom that he was the band’s roadieThanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!33 min
- Ep 37 Journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty“The bear is dinner”: Barbara Bradley Hagerty, author of “Life Reimagined: The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife” on two big secrets to midlife happiness, balancing a short- and long-term life outlook, and a French concert that wasn’t.39 min
- Ep 36 Author Rob Sheffield“10,000 conversations about Prince”: Rolling Stone columnist and author Rob Sheffield on how how shared music and memories temper our losses, the benefits to practicing adaptability, and the enduring genius of Disco Naps.32 min
- Ep 35 “Listen To Your Mother” Founder Ann Imig“You, Again”: Ann Imig, founder of the “Listen To Your Mother” national staged reading series, on knowing when the time has come to move on, making friends with fear, and why lozenges and jumpsuits are so complementary.* Ann’s website* “Listen To Your Mother” website* “Listen To Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We’re Saying Now” anthology* Theatrical licensing of “Listen To Your Mother” at Miracle Or 2* Clip from YOU AGAIN (requires Facebook)If I were to prescribe some new music to Ann, which I like to do on occasion, I’d point her to the soundtrack from “Blindspotting.” I’m obsessed with this Oakland-grown-and-raised movie and feel it should be required viewing in America in 2018. I hope you’ll go see it. This song is hella NSFW.Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!35 min
- Ep 34 Designer Lesley Evers“Problems into opportunity”: Women’s clothing designer Lesley Evers on the wholesale nightmare she turned into a retail renaissance, how she makes her brand more inclusive, and that time Grace Jones set the stage on fire. Literally.* Lesley Evers websiteYes. Yes she is 70. #AgingGoalsThanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!35 min
- Ep 33 Original MTV VJ Martha Quinn“Lightning in a bottle”: MTV VJ and IHeart80s radio host Martha Quinn on her crazy audition for the job of a lifetime, why there’s so much nostalgia for the ‘80s, and learning not to overload her “plate.”* Martha Quinn at [email protected]* Follow Martha on Twitter and Facebook* Martha’s Mixtape – submit your ideas for a mixtape here* VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV’s First Wave by Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn with Gavin Edwards. Great long read about your favorite ‘80s channel – here’s my review (and giveaway!) of that book when it came out in 2013This feels like looking at my kids’ baby pictures. I’m verklempt with nostalgia.Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!Did you like this episode? Then you might also enjoy:Ep 13 DJ MisbehaviourEp 10 Filmmaker Jordan Brady* Ep 9 Artist Isabel Samaras37 min
- Ep 32 Singer/Songwriter Jeffrey Foucault“There’s no shortcut:” Along with sneak previews from his new album Blood Brothers, Americana musician Jeffrey Foucault shares his thoughts on impersonation becoming truth, the music economy, and the magic triad of luck, hard work, and talent.44 min
About Midlife Mixtape
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A podcast to celebrate GenXers at midlife, with humor, heart, and a really good beat. In each episode, writer Nancy Davis Kho of MidlifeMixtape.com interviews fellow GenXers about how they're thriving…
in the years between being hip and breaking one. From discussing the first concert each guest ever saw, to what’s easier and harder than they expected at midlife, to what piece of advice they'd give their younger selves, the conversations will inspire, entertain, and maybe even make you feel stoked to be caught in the middle.
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