Way Off the Record

I speak with my dear friend, Carolyn, about everything that's going on. We talk about strategies to get through this difficult time as we look to what's next.

This is the first of a long-running series of episodes that we hope will give our listeners some comfort and ways to cope.

Know that you are not alone.

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

--Martin Luther King

WOTRpod can be found on all platforms where you listen, including:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/way-off-the-record/id1488219188

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EeeLe3TNFJfvs6R9AHSQg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vd2F5LW9mZi10aGUtcmVjb3JkLw%3D%3D

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NOTE: This is a bridge episode before we launch our “Corona Check In” series. In this episode, we speak again with Maritri, our dear friend and consummate musician. We talk all about how life has changed for her and our friends and family. Maritri, like so many other “gig economy” musicians, is dealing with not only the pandemic, but a completely new economic reality.

We also get a listen to some of her sublime music. We hope you’ll tune in!

“...as the sun began her rise and the moon began its languish…”

WOTRpod can be found on all platforms where you listen, including:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/way-off-the-record/id1488219188

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EeeLe3TNFJfvs6R9AHSQg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vd2F5LW9mZi10aGUtcmVjb3JkLw%3D%3D

Please subscribe, rate and review. It really helps independent podcasters like us get noticed.

We talk with actor, comic, stand-up, violinist Rachel Green about being a sex/body-positive woman in 2020 NYC. Slut energy/the ethical slut, body positivity, misogyny et al. are discussed, and how that impacts Rachel's life and career.

The theme of this episode, and indeed this podcast is:

"Love who you are, no matter the vessel, it's all gorgeous"

Learn more: https://www.rachelgreen.nyc/

BrianAlex Mindlin is a singer-songwriter turned global brand strategist, turned singer-songwriter. (He also happens to be a former boss of mine!) A Bennington College-educated pianist and guitarist, his songs highlight an attention to metaphor, emotion, and instrumental technique. Brian makes his podcast debut on this episode and shows why now is the best time to return to your passions. 

Brian plays some of his beautiful music, LIVE in studio (and by "studio" I mean our living room).

Learn more about Brian here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIruWoL2RUNs4cR1MtUEohw

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/brianalex/tracks

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianalexnyc/

Dirty is a legend in the NY nightlife scene and internationally renowned in the neo-burlesque movement.

We talk about body positivity, The Lure, Girlina, Lypsinka, and Amanda Lepore's pasty advice.

Dirty also talks about touring with Dita Von Teese, her film appearances in the documentary "Obscene Beauty" and the drama "Tournee," winner at the Cannes Film Festival.

It's a bawdy and fun chat. Enjoy!

Dr. Mary Mansfield is a cool, funny and fascinating guest. She went from the Navy, to hospital administration, and then went to veterinary school. We talk all about this, our mutual love of I Dream of Jeannie and more. Enjoy!

We talk to @carl0snath about his street comedy, buttholes and circumcision. Check out his YouTube channel, Carlos Nath Meets Reality, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBS87ZbHzQnWfzK3dKk0FPA

#CarlosHood #WOTRpod #NYC #independentmedia

I first learned of John from the podcast "Trumpcast" for which he reads actual tweets from our president at the beginning of the show. Within the first weeks, I tweeting the show, and John, and we were linked.

John is an actor, writer, stand-up and all around great guy. Check out our conversation.

http://johnnyd.net/

and the "build the wall" commercial:

https://youtu.be/7jTCTALWkKo

@realTrumpcast

(hoping for a shout-out from Virginia Heffernan @paige88)

Jason walks us through the process by which intellect, myth, martial arts, comic books and carpentry, informs his work.

It's rare that an artist has the willingness (or facility) to talk deeply about their work, its process and influences, to give us an idea of what's involved in the creation of great art.

"Good artists borrow, great artists steal"

-- Pablo Picasso

Learn more about Jason's work:

www.crescentiachronicles.com

www.jasonnickel.net

My neighbor Carol and I talk about many things:

1. Being a native New Yorker (her, not me)
2. Her career shift from Advertising to Health Field
3. Her mother (the actress Beverly Lord)
4. caring for elderly parents.
5. And I also weigh in on my own experience

*This episode contains frank discussions about elder healthcare and valuable tips about dealing with the care of one's parents.