Things I Found Online Podcast

Michael Liben is a filmmaker who emigrated to Israel from New York. He teaches high school film classes where Jewish and Arab students collaborate to make movies. He is also a father who is living with the death of a child. Today, he joins us to talk about how he copes with the passing of his daughter Liel, the fellowship he’s found with others in the bereaved community, his decision to donate Liel's organs, podcasting and finding support online. Plus, our own Jamie Alcroft shares wisdom he gained while waiting for and receiving his previously enjoyed donor heart.

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Get yourself inspired and educated on gender empowerment and equality in the workplace with international authority on the obstacles faced by women in the workplace Sara Laschever and Herstory podcaster Julie Harris Walker. Julie used to think it was cool that she was often the only woman in the room. Now she sees it as a symptom of a larger problem and she is podcasting about it. Sara is a speaker and author who has dedicated her career to investigating what stands between women and success and what can be done to promote positive changes. We’re talking about leadership, career advancement barriers, professional growth tips,  online networking opportunities and how the internet birthed #metoo.

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Julie Harris Walker and The Other 50%

Sara Laschever's Appearance On Julie Harris Walker's Podcast

Singer/Songwriter/Icon Hayley Kiyoko joins us with her Dad Jamie Alcroft and two outstanding fans for a conversation that will move and delight you. Hayley talks about her music, her methods, her moods, her message and the purpose and meaning she infuses into all she does. What does 2020 hold for Hayley and Kiyokians? So much! Her new project, I'M TOO SENSITIVE FOR THIS SHIT is rolling out with tremendous tracks like L.O.V.E Me, Demons and I Wish. Her upcoming headlining North American tour will take her to Terminal 5 in NYC, L.A.’s Palladium and beyond. All that plus questions are pouring in for Hayley on Twitter and she’s got answers and wisdom that will inspire and delight. Hayley is Lesbian Jesus and she is wishing us a happy and blessed new Kiyokiyear.

Our guest is actor/comic/legend Philip Proctor from Firesign Theatre! You’ve heard Phil’s voice acting in Dr. Doolittle, Rugrats and numerous commercials and video games. Phil broke comedic molds and records in the iconic comedy group Firesign Theatre. We’re exploring how the Firesigns imprinted the counter-culture movement, influencing everyone from Jerry Seinfeld to Steve Jobs. Plus Phil shares celebrity stories and offers his thoughts on the history and the future of improv and sketch comedy. All that and Phil’s thoughts on #OkBoomer.

Phil Proctor's Book, Where's My Fortune Cookie

Planet Proctor

Personalized, DIY and handmade gifts become more popular every year, so we're searching the Internet for some of the best examples of customized presents and sharing a few we've given and received! Plus, we talk about outlandish luxury largesse, what charities we're supporting on Giving Tuesday and we opine on why for most, heartfelt gifts seem to be beating out the ones with a hefty price tag. And finally, Facebook is no slouch when it comes to keeping tabs on your search history.

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The promise of the Internet was that it would make us more connected but has it really just made us more compulsive? From clickbait to the quicksand dopamine loop, the Internet seems designed to hook us into digital addiction. Our panel is bravely disclosing and discussing their drug of choice. Stefanie Novik, Katherine Saltzberg & Joann Palanker are sharing how they get their fix, from animal rescues to food porn. Is feeding our addictions contributing to the "pornification" of the internet. Plus, Joe Biden hugs Weezy’s Mom and Twitter celebrates Tina Turner.

We're talking about trans representation in media with Samuel Rae Bernstein and Martie Sirois! Martie is the parent of a gender non-conforming child and her thank you note to a tween girls’ clothing store went viral. Samuel presented a TedX talk entitled "'Transgender' is not a scary word.” We’re discussing cis privilege, trans timelines + TikTok trans expression. All that plus What’s Twitter Trending is 2009 v 2019!

Movie and video game artist Eddie Yang joins the festivities -  we are  talking about his illustrious career as a sculptor, designer & effects artist, working on features like Iron Man, Dark Knight Rises, Men In Black, Batman Forever, Robocop, Avatar, R.I.P.D. and Man Of Steel and alongside legends like Rick Baker. We also get Eddie's thoughts on action figures and the future of commercial 3D printing. We explore the role of the Internet in his life both personally & professionally, and we get his read on the re-do as the new Sonic trailer trends on Twitter.

We are joined by Luminary podcasters Brandon Ogborn and Omar Crook whose Michael Jackson trials series, “Telephone Stories” is resetting the podcast bar for journalistic storytelling. The panel also includes investigative journalist Diane Dimond and Jackson prosecutor Ron Zonen. We are exploring how high profile criminal cases intersect with modern media and we’re looking at the trials and investigations from the perspectives of a witness, a prosecutor a reporter and two podcasters. How is modern media impacting our perspectives and what can parents and families learn from these cases? We are digging into all of it. The panel includes Jamie Alcroft and Danny Mann.

Celebrating a documentary renaissance, we welcome filmmakers Lauren Dubac and A.J. Eaton. A.J.'s film David Crosby: Remember My Name chronicles the life and work of the iconic musician, and in Lauren’s documentary One, she delves into philosophy, sociology and spirituality to help us better understand addiction. We’re talking about the filmmaker’s relationship with the subject, the impact of streaming media, the festival circuit and how filmmakers are adapting to the changing documentary landscape. Plus, on What's Twitter Trending, we explore the socio-economic implications surrounding the #GettyFire.