Strength To Be Human --Global Arts & Affairs Podcast, Hosted by Mark Antony Rossi

A short show on a sci-fi cult favorite battlestar Galactica, the classic show and the more modern version.

In this special interview with chat with writer and guest editor of Granfalloon, Ralph Greco Jr.

Do we live as we sleep? Or is sleep a period of temporary "dying"? REM Dreams Cuiltural Intepretations Restore / Repair / Reprocess  

This morning we interview poet, writer, artist and musician (Cold Heaven) Mitchell Flanagan.

What words we choose to obey often have a negative effect on our thinking, our actions and maybe how we conduct ourselves in a so-called free society.    

When overwhelming desire forces denial people become blind to the basic wrongs in front of their eyes and start believing a fraud. * weight * relationships * religion * politics * celebrity  

It's a real pleasure to welcome to the show, New Jersey-born poet, Michael Adubato who works for NATO and resides in Belgium. We chat about military life, world travel and his first poetry book "Missing the Exit"

One of the bigger struggles of life is finding happiness and keeping it. We talk about happiness and its connections to:   Health Marriage Money Accomplishment Work Love

We explore reasonable assumptions and theories about alien life beyond earth.   1, Intro 2, Possibility of contact in the past 3, Possibility of contact in the present 4. What does contact mean

The presence of pain in our lives can be a fountain of inspiration if we learn to accommodate or navigate its effect on our personality We talk about physical, emotional and psychological instances in the careers of Michelangelo, Munch, Degas, Matisse, Orwell, Klele, Goya and Kahlo.

What is a true hero in the modern context??   1. The overused word--- hero 2. What is a real hero 3. Adapting heroic elements to make writing more authentic  

Another listener-driven show based on emails sent about episodes that sparked interest or debate.

Technology in the 21st century has done little to lessen fear and paranoia in society.    1. Corruption of Narrative 2,. Corruption of Government 3. When Truth is Not a Goal 4. Being Creative in a Dark World

An incredibly educational interview with British/Singaporean writer, author, educator Eva Wong Nava topics include her two books: Open: A Boy's Wayang Adventure The House of Little Sisters  (forthcoming Feb 2022) mental illness history universality of creative themes        

A detailed episode outlining Ariel Chart's priorities in writing in the 21st Century. 1. Literary Journal Online 2. Guidelines 3. Art Pics 4. Support of Artists 5. Editors 6. Final Word

This episode lays out some of the expectations of agents regarding query letters, guidelines, sample chapters and books in general.    1. agents -- need 2. agents -- rules 3. agents -- reality 4. agents --- query 5. agents --- rejection 6. agents -- acceptance

Another wonderful interview segment. This time we have Pushcard Prize Fiction 2021 nominated writer Jennifer Brewer.

My personal story about Puerto Rico in my life.

On this episode we attempt to give a broader historic view of pandemics throughout the ages.  Pro-facts. No politics. Just history and common sense.

Alexandra Goodwin is a novelist and poet who formerly lived in Argentina before prejudice and political upheaval made it necessary to emigrate to America. Her story of life, literature, and courage is a shining example for young women, especially, to learn and gain inspiration.

An introduction to the history, usage, and philosophy of UAV's, unmanned aerial vehicles -- drones.

First mail show focusing on the Mindspeak episodes   Afghanistan Taiwan India Anti Semitism The Italian Character in American Cinema

Tonight we examine fantasy writer / Christian populizer / Irish gentleman, C.S. Lewis   Beginnings Space Trilogy WW 1 Family Pact Chronicles of Narnia WW 2 -- Broadcasts Mere Christianity Surprised by Joy Late Life Marriage Death of Wife Non-Linear Path to Happiness

This episode delves into the modern reality of India as as global power in democracy, cultural diversity and bulwark against Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.

A brief overview of good and bad messages sent by Italian characters in American cinema. In this episode they talk about: stereotypes mobsters boxers Jake LaMotta Rocky Robert De Niro The God Father Goodfellas Francis Ford Coppola