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Farewell Dear Listeners
For a Living is taking an indefinite hiatus. I might post episodes sporadically. I might even roll out Season 11 in 2024. I'm grappling with all this as I type these v...
The Compassionate Inquiries of Stefania Arzamendia
Stefania Arzamendia is an integrative humanistic psychotherapist and holistic health coach. She grounds her work in Transactional Analysis, Gestalt therapy, and Compa...
Responsibly Provocative. That's The Gist of Mike Pesca!
Mike Pesca is an award winning journalist, NPR legend, book author, substacker, and host of The Gist. Listen to The Gist every weekday. Follow Mike on Substack. Read h...
Ode to Labor Day (Mini Bonus Episode)
Friends of the Pod weigh in for a short, kinda beautiful meditation on Labor Day. Celebrate with us! This episode is brought to you by our friends at Cookies and Carni...
Films on Time and On Budget with Steve Berman
Steve Berman is the Executive Vice President of Film Finances Inc. He guarantees that films are made on time and on budget. Steve endorses the HBO mini-series Band of ...
Hugh Williamson's Fight for Human Rights
Hugh Williamson is the Director of the Europe and Central Asia Division of Human Rights Watch. Check out...-Hugh's website and his writing for Human Rights Watch-A co...
Black German History Matters! with Dr. Tiffany Florvil
Dr. Tiffany Florvil is an historian focusing on histories of post-1945 Europe, the African diaspora, social movements, Black internationalism, gender and sexuality. It...
A Fine Man, Jacob Viet Mueller Makes Fine Instruments
Jacob Veit Mueller makes violins, violas, and cellos in Berlin. Check out Jacob's website to learn more. Perhaps follow him on Insta. Do you enjoy these explorations ...
The Compelling Questions of Rabbi Walter Rothschild
Walter Rothschild is a rabbi, a storyteller, an author, and a railway enthusiast. I urge you to explore Walter's website. It is rich with his writing, song, and storyt...
Karen Waples Shares Stories of the World
Karen Waples is an educator, an AP Consultant, and a textbook author. We discuss her new textbook, Comparative Government and Politics: Stories of the World. Do you en...
Eric Pan Speaks in the Old Way
Eric Pan is a composer, pianist, and storyteller. Here is Eric's website. Follow his riveting Insta account @pandelic. Explore his music on Spotify, Soundcloud, on You...
Each Petal a Portal (A Composition for Eric Pan)
Each Petal a Portal is a four-part composition arranged and performed by Daniel Lazar and Brian Trahan. The lyrics are selected from various poems by Joshua Weiner. I....
The Life-Affirming Work of Funeral Director, David Jacobson
Committed to compassion and community, David Jacobson is the founder of Chicago Jewish Funerals. He cares for the deceased and comforts the mourners. Learn more about...
Gear Up! Mike Lewin & Co. Attack Time
Mike Lewin is the owner and crew chief at Professional Awesome Racing. Check out the Professional Awesome team here. Need more Lewin? Listen to Hypercritical, the PA p...
Found in Translation with Patrick Baker
Dr. Patrick Baker is a translator, subtitler, and language consultant. Learn more about Patrick on his website. Perhaps peruse his robust academic CV. Per our conversa...
Always Time for Jonathan Trozzolo, Luxury Watch Salesman
Jonathan Trozzolo sells Omega watches and supports clients at the KaDeWe Boutique on Berlin's KuDamm. In thinking of time, JT heartily encourages you to read history! ...
Baptist Pastor Steve Dye Gathers & Scatters
Steve Dye is the founding pastor at the CrossWay International Baptist Church in Berlin, Germany. Since you might not get to the shag bark hickory tree on the northeas...
Chasity Crisp Leans into Vulnerability...and Angelica Schuyler
Chasity Crisp is a singer and an actress, currently playing Angelica Schuyler in the German production of Hamilton. Learn more about Chasity on her website. Follow her...
Coach Juliane Seumel Reframes Working Lives
Juliane Seumel is a coach for individuals and teams, companies and NGOs. She meets people where they're at, fosters growth mindset, and creates space for change.
Season 9 Takes Flight with Air Traffic Controller, Zach Doubek!
Zach Doubek is an air traffic controller at O'Hare International Airport.
Finding Common Ground with Environmental Policy Advisor, Alexandra Skinner
Alexandra Skinner is an Advisor to the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection.
The Gospel of Studs: Hugh Williamson on Worker Priests
Hugh Williamson and I explore the mission of Worker Priests, also known as Ministers in Secular Employment.
On the Road with Hard Rockin' Booking Agent, Maxx Vick
Maxx Vick is a booking agent, working with hard rock and metal bands to conceptualize and actualize their North American tours.
Democracy Dies in Darkness; Silvia Foster-Frau Shines a Light at the WaPo
Silvia Foster-Frau is a multiculturalism reporter at the America Desk of the Washington Post.
Dan Mason Still Throws the Best Parties
Dan Mason is a restaurant manager and a stalwart of the Chicagoland dining scene. He is also one of the best guys around.
Esports Caster DarfMike Strikes Back
Mike Winnick, aka DarfMike, is a host and commentator for the esports juggernaut, Counter Strike Global Offensive.
Pedro Ferrer Miranda, Selección de Familia
Pedro Ferrer Miranda is the GM of Ferrer Miranda Wineries: Solar de Viejo, Valdubón, and Bodegas Vionta.
Nickie Acero Steps Up to Empower Young Women
Nickie Acero is the Director of Strategy and Impact at the Step Up Women's Network.
Until We Meet Again...
I wouldn't want to take a sabbatical without telling y'all first.
Working Roundtable: The Paloma with Reposado Edition
Drove Season 7 into the station in conversation with 3 For a Living Patrons: Bruce Field, Joe Ravesloot, and Jeff Stein.