The Condition Report

Can a trip to New York City change your life? It did for me. Back in the 90's you could buy software on the streets of NYC (with reusable activation codes) for cheap money... that's where I got Frontpage 98 which was one of the firs HTML editors used to create websites. This started my career in the web world, which eventually led me to create 4kites.com and this podcast. This is a short c...

The FBI was watching Louis Armstrong! Here's why... and it’s not good. This is a short clip from the Regina Bain episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode here http://42kites.com/podcast/ @louisarmstronghouse @armstronghouse @reginabain_reina @_reginabain_ #louisarmstrong #louisarmstronghouse #satchmo #jazz #reginabain #42kites #museumpros #museumqrcodesystem #museumaccessibility...

The DISCOVERY Children’s Museum has some incredible sponsors like the Raiders pro football team, Wells Fargo and (my fav casino) Wynn. What's the secret to getting these sponsors? This is a short clip of Caitlin Shea (from the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum) on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ @discoveryLV @caitshea86 #discoverylv #children...

How did Fort Lauderdale get named Fort Lauderdale? This is a short clip from the Jennifer Belt (Stranahan House Museum) episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ @stranahanhouse #jenniferbelt #stranahanhouse #fortlauderdale #fortlauderdalehistorichouse #frankstranahan #ivystranahan #42kites #museumpros #museumqrcodesystem #museumaccessibility #thecondit...

You can't control what's going on out there in this crazy world. But you can remember Neils words of wisdom “Make beautiful things”. This is a short clip from Ailene Fields, Skylands Museum of Art on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ @skylandsmuseum #ailenefields #skylandsmuseumofart #lafayettenj #newjerseyart #skylandsnewjersey #scul...

Have you used AI yet? Did you feel shame? Did you say that you'd only use it once? It’s okay Terri, we've all been there :) This is a short clip from the Terri Thompson, Museum at Prairiefire on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ #stemKC #womenled #STEAMacademy #visitthemap #museumatprairiefire #overlandpark #kansas #kansasmuseum #terr...

Can a park help an entire town? Robert and the town of Ossipee, New Hampshire think so. This is a short clip from Dr. Robert Levey, CEO of Exponential Squared on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ #ossipee @exponentialsquared #robertlevey #exponentialsquared #newhampshiremuseums #transformation #42kites #museumpros #museumqrcodesystem #museuma...

Guide to making PRISON WINE in Idaho (spoiler alert: no potatoes!) This is a short clip from Hayley Noble, Idaho Association of Museums on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ #prisonwine #basque @latahcountyhistoricalsociety #hayleynoble #idahomuseums #idaho #museumsinidaho #idahomuseumassociation #42kites #museumpros #museumqrcodesystem #museu...

WOW! The US government used to round up poor kids in the streets, put them on trains and basically turn them into slaves! Horrified? We are too! This is a short clip from Micah Huyser (Nebraska Museums Association) episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ #orphantrain @nebraskamuseumsassociation @nebraskamuseumsassociation9890 #nebrasksmuseum #nebraska...

You go, girl! Lucille Armstrong don't need no man to tell her where she's living… even if he is one of the best musicians ever! This is a short clip from the Regina Bain episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode here http://42kites.com/podcast/ @louisarmstronghouse @armstronghouse @reginabain_reina @_reginabain_ #girlboss #louisarmstrong #louisarmstronghouse #satchmo #jazz #r...

Got an extra $40 million laying around? You can buy something like this!! This is a short clip of Caitlin Shea (from the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum) on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ @discoveryLV @caitshea86 #discoverylv #childrensmuseumlasvegas #childrensmuseum #lasvegas #nevada @42kites #42kites #museumpros #museumqrcodesystem #museumac...

Has your organization figured out what the most important thing is yet? Watch this clip, Caitlyn will tell you! This is a short clip of Caitlin Shea (from the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum) on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ @discoveryLV @caitshea86 #discoverylv #childrensmuseumlasvegas #childrensmuseum #lasvegas #nevada @42kites #42kites #mu...

Can a museum be more than just a fun place to visit? In this episode, Caitlin Shea (Vice President of Development at the DISCOVERY Children's Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada) shares her journey from childhood museum visitor to museum leader. She reveals how the museum keeps hope, joy, and wonder alive for kids and families - even during challenging times like COVID-19. Discover how the museum supp...

How about this: Less talk, more action! Great advice Amparo! This is a short clip from Amparo Leyman Pino, owner of Yellow Cow Consulting on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ #yellowcow #education #mindset #amparoleymanpino #museumconsulting #museumpro #empathy #diversity #multiculturalaudience #42kites #museumpros #museumqrcodesystem #museum...

There's something beautiful happening in New Hampshire... and Dr. Robert Levey is helping move it forward. Support Volunteers In Medicine today! This is a short clip from Dr. Robert Levey, CEO of Exponential Squared on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ @exponentialsquared #robertlevey #exponentialsquared #newhampshiremuseums #transformati...

JUST LEAVE! The land that is now Fort Lauderdale was originally given to Frank Stranahan so he would GTFO the Brickel's land. Awesome story! This is a short clip from the Jennifer Belt (Stranahan House Museum) episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ @stranahanhouse #jenniferbelt #stranahanhouse #fortlauderdale #fortlauderdalehistorichouse #frankst...

Can you remember those few decision points in your life that brought you here? It's an interesting thread to follow. This is a short clip from Jerry Michels, Amarillo Railroad Museum episode on an of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ #amarillorailroadmuseum #jerrymichels #amarillotexas #texas #tapestryoflife #happiness #modeltrains #modelrailroads #min...

Time travel back to 1971 by visiting the Louis Armstrong House in new York. This is a short clip from the Regina Bain episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode here http://42kites.com/podcast/ @louisarmstronghouse @armstronghouse @reginabain_reina @_reginabain_ #louisarmstrong #louisarmstronghouse #satchmo #jazz #reginabain #42kites #museumpros #museumqrcodesystem #museumaccessibilit...

How to become a legendary jazz performer in just three easy steps :) This is a short clip from the Regina Bain episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode here http://42kites.com/podcast/ @louisarmstronghouse @armstronghouse @reginabain_reina @_reginabain_ #louisarmstrong #louisarmstronghouse #satchmo #jazz #reginabain #42kites #museumpros #museumqrcodesystem #museumaccessibility #thec...

With a fascinating career bridging performing, education and history, Regina Bain is currently the executive director of the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Queens, New York. A Yale School of Drama alumni, Regina shares insights on Satchmo’s legacy as America’s first Black music icon, his innovative use of recording technology, and the unique aspects of the museum, including the soundproof perform...

RedWine & Coke anybody? In Idaho it's called a Kalimotxo (which would be an awesome word for Scrabble)! This is a short clip from Hayley Noble, Idaho Association of Museums on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ #kalimotxo #basque @latahcountyhistoricalsociety #hayleynoble #idahomuseums #idaho #museumsinidaho #idahomuseumassociation #42...

Nebraska State Capital Building has an elevator that was built in the 1920's... would you take it up 14 floors to the top? Micah does! This is a short clip from Micah Huyser (Nebraska Museums Association) episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ @nebraskamuseumsassociation @nebraskamuseumsassociation9890 #nebrasksmuseum #nebraskamuseumassociation #...

"Every rose has it's thorn" - Poison, 1988 This is a short clip from Ailene Fields, Skylands Museum of Art on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ #rocksculpture @skylandsmuseum #ailenefields #skylandsmuseumofart #lafayettenj #newjerseyart #skylandsnewjersey #sculptingpro #42kites #museumpros #museumqrcodesystem #museumaccessibilit...

Is your museum stuck in a rut? Paul can help! This is a short clip from Paul Orselli Workshop (POW!) on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ #powmuseum #paulorselli #paulorselliworkshop #pow #museumpros #museum #museumworkshop #42kites #museumqrcodesystem #inclusivemuseum #museumaccessibility #accessibility

Any other fans of the Rockford Files? Living in a camper, on the beach solving crimes seems pretty awesome... just make sure there's WiFi! This is a short clip from Dr. Robert Levey, CEO of Exponential Squared on an episode of The Condition Report. Watch the full episode at http://42kites.com/podcast/ #rockfordfiles @exponentialsquared #robertlevey #exponentialsquared #newhampshiremuseums #tra...