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Under the Surface episodes
- Interview with Peter Duveen on his Personal Spiritual Journey - 12.10.17Learn about Peter Duveen's personal spiritual journey from Catholicism to palm reading, Christian Science to the Unification Church. Throw Yukio Mishima's "Way of the Samurai" into the mix! And listen to his account of what he describes as a personal encounter he had with God at the age of 17.58 min
- Interview with Eduardo Samaniego, Immigration Rights Activist - 12.3.17Eduardo Samaniego came to the United States from Mexico with a visa at the age of 16 because he wanted to go to college and get a good education. Within a short period, he learned English and rose to the top of his HS class. But while he was a minor, he lost his legal status and was denied admission to Georgia's top colleges and ineligible for in-state tuition at other universities as well. Through hard work, however, and difficult times, he managed to get a full scholarship to Hampshire College. Hear his story and learn of the work he is doing for immigration rights, reform, the Sanctuary movement and the DREAM act.23 min
- Interview with Nancy Kissock, who relocated to Paris, France from the US - 11.12.17Episode Notes
An interview with Nancy Kissock who was courageous enough to follow her dream. She sold her home of 40+ years in the US in 2014 at the age of 73 to relocate to Paris, France! Find out about her personal journey and what it's like to make such a dramatic shift in one's life.
1 hr 1 min - Interview with Dr. T. Stephen Jones, Epidemiologist - 9.24.17A conversation with Dr. T. Stephen Jones, a Northampton resident who was an active participant in the successful World Health Organization Smallpox eradication programs in India, Bangladesh, and Somalia. He is also known as a national leader in the prevention of HIV, viral hepatitis and drug overdose among injection drug users, serving in several director positions for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He continues to work as a consultant and public health advocate on drug use practices as well as climate issues to this day.58 min
- Interview with Author, Sandra Worsham - 9.17.17A discussion with Sandra Worsham, the author of the book "Going To Wings," a deeply personal memoir about breaking free of conventions and coming out as a gay woman in the Deep South from the mid-1970's to the present.58 min
- Interview with Puppeteer and Musician, Tom Knight - 8.27.17Episode Notes
Meet the wildly talented Tom Knight -- musician, puppeteer and videographer based in Northampton, MA and learn how he became a full-time artist with a dream career, doing what he loves most.
58 min - Interview with my father, Sidney I. Landau (lexicographer) - 7.30.17
An interview with my father, Sidney I. Landau, who discusses his impoverished childhood in New York City in the 1940's; his experience as a draftee in the army in Frankfurt, Germany during the Korean War; his 40 year career as an editor of dictionaries and his life as an early marathon runner in Central Park during the 1970's. (Photo shows Sidney I. Landau with his grandchild).
1 hr - Interview with Ray Paquette, Former Green Tortoise Bus Driver/ Tour Guide - 7.16.17Episode Notes
Ray Paquette shares some wild stories about his experiences driving the legendary Green Tortoise (adventure travel) bus for 10 years between 1982-92. Check it out!
1 hr - Interview with Artist and Vintage Photo Collector, John Van Noate - 7.9.17Episode Notes
An interview with John Van Noate, a man who changed his life to devote himself to the making of art including giant life-sized polar bear sculptures covered in electric lights, penguins and a huge collection of fascinating vintage photographs.
59 min - Interview with Teacher & Scholar of Critical Cultural Studies, Hari Kumar - 6.11.17Episode Notes
Hari Kumar, a teacher, facilitator, storycrafter and active scholar in critical cultural studies discusses his fascinating performance-based research on issues of whiteness, politics, religion, gender, and mass media.
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About Under the Surface
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UNDER THE SURFACE is a podcast featuring in-depth conversations that reveal personal realms of experience, insight and discovery, rarely discussed out loud. The show is hosted by Amy Landau and…
originally broadcast live on Valley Free Radio (WXOJ Northampton, 103.3 FM) every Sunday 12 noon to 1 PM.