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Fast rising international star,  Ella Overbye joins us to talk about the movie Dreams [can we add links to the movie and trilogy], a critically acclaimed Norwegian movie in the Love-Sex-DreamsTrilogy. Dreams is a coming of age story about 17-year old Johannes’s [Ella’s character] massive crush on her female French teacher. The movie explores a young girl’s first love, sexuality, and self-discovery...

Paige and David dad sit down with  Dei Lynam , a Philadelphia sports broadcasting legend with a career that spans decades of NBA coverage, radio hosting, and groundbreaking moments for women in sports media. The daughter of former NBA coach  Jim Lynam , Dei grew up courtside, literally,and turned that early exposure into an impressive career as a producer, anchor, and reporter for networks like Co...

In this intergenerational conversation, Grammy-nominated musician and composer Brandon Bush joins the show to reflect on his dynamic, genre-spanning music career. From touring globally with  Train and Sugarland to scoring theater and podcasts, Brandon shares how a childhood performance before Dolly Parton sparked a lifelong pursuit of musical storytelling and artistic success.  The episode explore...

This week on Zoomers 2 Boomers , Paige and her dad welcome Kevin Ali , an independent rap artist from South Central Los Angeles whose music blends Caribbean roots, West Coast influences, and the lyrical traditions of hip hop’s legends. Inspired by artists like Nas, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Tupac, Kevin has spent years sharpening his freestyle skills, producing beats, and building his catalog w...

This week on Zoomers 2 Boomers , Paige and her dad sit down with David Shactman, a Harvard-trained healthcare policy expert, longtime Brandeis University faculty member, and now a novelist. Over the course of his career, David studied the U.S. healthcare system from the inside — shaping policy, testifying before Congress, and co-authoring the book The Power, Politics, and Universal Health Care. To...

In this conversation, Paige and David engage with Henry Alonso Myers , television writer, producer, and current executive producer and showrunner of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Myers shares his journey from growing up between Spain and upstate New York to studying film, breaking into the industry, and eventually becoming a leading voice in contemporary television. He reflects on his career path...

In this conversation, Paige and David sit down with Amy Alcott, a World Golf Hall of Fame member and one of the most accomplished players in LPGA history. Born in Kansas City and raised in Santa Monica, Amy's 35-year professional career yielded 29 LPGA Tour victories, including 5 major championships. Known for her creative shot-making and "go for the pin" style of play, Amy pioneered the iconic tr...

From Harvard to Nashville: The Musical Journey of Anne BuckleIn this conversation, Paige and David sit down with  Anne Buckle , a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends Appalachian roots with indie Americana. A Harvard graduate with a master’s in arts and education, Anne’s path has been anything but conventional—spanning diplomacy, education policy, and ulti...

In this conversation, David engages with Gordon Weiss, co-founder of  Planet Humana , discussing his “boots on the ground” humanitarian work where his team works on the front lines of the Ukraine conflict to provide medical assistance and training. Gordon describes the challenges of providing direct aid in conflict zones, the importance of understanding local needs, and the remarkable stories of v...

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Carson discusses his journey from Decatur, Illinois—the "soybean capital of the world"—to becoming a pioneering figure in academia specializing in Rap MusicMinor chan. He delves into how his upbringing and passion for hip hop shaped his innovative approach to education. The episode explores the cultural significance of hip hop, its integration into academic s...

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Drago. Dan produces 25 O’ Clock , a Philadelphia music podcast, and is a former touring musician. With over 20 years in the Philadelphia music community, Dan has a wealth of experience and stories to share. You’ll learn about Dan's journey as a musician, and the evolution of his podcast. We discuss his experiences growing up in Western New York, his move to Ph...

Lydia Bulas is the president of Lydia Bulas & Associates, a firm she has led since 2002, conducting independent reviews of anti-money laundering functions for banks and money services businesses. Her career highlights include playing a crucial role in the investigation that led to the arrest of Pablo Escobar's right-hand man and the first indictment of the Great American Bank of Dade County. L...

Dating apps create more romantic relationships than any other activity. They are also the source of immense data on users’ preferences for a romantic partner, and their algorithms are trained to measure and maximize the use of this data. Liesel Sharabi has made a career studying dating apps and their underlying technology.   She joins us for a fascinating conversation about how these apps work, ho...

Dr. Anthony Feinstein, a professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, studies journalists in wartime and conflict situations. He has authored four award winning books on journalists under conflict, including Moral Courage: 19 Profiles of Investigative Journalists [link]  and Shooting War,  has published a series of important studies exploring the psychological effects of conflict on journ...

We’re excited to have trailblazing anthropologist, Dimitris Xygalatas, author of the highly acclaimed book  Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living , tell us how his study of high-intensity rituals like coronations, firewalking, and terrifying rites of passage are just some examples of multiple universal expressions that link us together. He describes how apparently pointless c...

We love country music and have one of the best of the bunch here.  Houston Bernard is a popular and prolific independent country music artist with blasting rockabilly vocals and unbelievable songs. Houston, who tours nationwide, is an Army Veteran.  His country roots run deep with a family tree that includes songwriters, touring musicians, and an outlaw gunfighter nicknamed “Bitter Creek.”. Housto...

Foreign Policy magazine Top 100 Global Thinker, Jamais Cascio, joins us to describe how we have transformed from the Defense Departments VUCA world(volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) to his concept of a BANI world (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear and Incomprehensible). He created the "BANI" model for working with chaotic futures, a concept now widely used around the world. James has...

Mark Nicholls is the Chief Executive Officer at Information Professionals Group. In this role, he specializes in crafting strategic plans for clients, showcasing his leadership and expertise in the field of strategic planning. Mark is also a Director and previous Deputy Chair of the Australian Information Industry Association, the peak industry body for the digital technology sector in Australia....

Joel Robinson is a citizen of the Osage Nation who currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky. He has a Bachelor's from Eastern Kentucky University in Recreational Park Administration and a Master's from Northwestern State University in Parks and Recreation Management. He currently works as an Evening and Weekend Studies Coordinator at a trade school in Kentucky while pursuing freelance writing proje...

Jay Knowles was born in Texas, raised in Tennessee, and educated in Connecticut. Over the last 20 years, his songs have been recorded by classic singers like George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Harry Connick, Jr., as well as today's hottest Country stars like Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, and Raffi. Jay's professional honors include Number One songs on multiple charts, a BMI Million Air A...

Dr. Jada Watson holds a Ph. D. in Musicology from Université Laval and a Master of Information Studies from the University of Ottawa. In 2020, she was awarded the Faculty of Arts Distinguished Teaching Award for Part-time Professors. She is the author of Whose Country Music? Genre, Identity, and Belonging in Twenty-First Century Country Music , a collection of essays forthcoming with Cambridge Uni...

Commissioner of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, Leonor was appointed by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith to examine the long-term strategic posture of the United States, including a threat assessment, detailed review of nuclear weapons policy and strategy, and recommendations as the most appropriate strategic posture and strategy moving...

Melissa Fortunato, Founder and Chief Negotiation Officer (CNO) of Alchemy-Team, tells us about her 23-year FBI career as a Crisis Negotiator and Undercover Agent. Melissa is a graduate of Quantico’s famed negotiation training program and tells us how active listening and well-designed questions brought her remarkable success in resolving hostage for ransom, political kidnappings, and off-kilter ab...

This week on Disarming Data, we’re speaking with former Secret Service Agent Rich Latulip, who shares his unique experience in understanding cybersecurity threats from the inside as an undercover agent tasked with building relationships with known cyberterrorists. He tells us about staying at Thai beach resorts with cyber criminals so he can meet them in person—not on-line. He discusses the underg...

Dr. Sarah Nutter is a weight stigma researcher and an influential voice in the body positivity movement. With personal experience battling weight stigma and body dissatisfaction, Sarah has dedicated her career to understanding and combating the harmful effects of diet culture. Her groundbreaking work at the University of Victoria has shed light on the detrimental impact of media messages, societal...