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Filmmaker Malcom Carter featured Monday 12/12/16 on Get the Funk Out with host Janeane Bernstein!

Filmmaker Malcom Carter chats with Janeane Bernstein on 12/12/16 to talk about his film The Connected Universe. This fascinating and visually poetic journey of exploration of the connection of all things in the Universe is Narrated by the legendary Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick Stewart is not only known as one of the great star ship captains in Sci-fi television history, as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, he has also journeyed inwardly as a Royal Shakespearean actor...making him the perfect choice to guide you on this journey. This film explores many intriguing ideas and features the science of Nassim Haramein and his search to understand the mechanism of connection of all things in the Universe. The Connected Universe has a global message, and it is the highest crowd funded documentary in Indiegogo history! In its first two weeks of release it has been purchased by people in 104 countries - over half of the countries in the world!
About Malcom Carter (in his own words)
I am a filmmaker who is passionate about using the power of film to make a difference in the world. Media has great power to move people and to inspire them to think differently and to take action. I believe it is critical to use powerful story telling and cinematic imagery that is often applied to entertainment projects, and I apply those same high standards to ideas that make a difference in the world. In my career, I have had over 2 BILLION viewers in 155 countries. I have been nominated for 25 motion picture awards.
I have loved film since the very first time I saw a movie in the theatre as a child. I have been deeply moved and inspired by many films over the years, and I am truly thrilled to be creating films that I hope will inspire others.
WATCH the trailer!

Author Kevin Smokler talks with host Janeane Bernstein on KUCI 88.9fm about his latest work

From the fictional towns of Hill Valley, CA, and Shermer, IL, to the beautiful landscapes of the “Goondocks” in Astoria and the “ time of your life” dirty dancing resort still alive and well in Lake Lure, NC, ‘80s teen movies left their mark not just on movie screen and in the hearts of fans, but on the landscape of America itself. Like few other eras in movie history, the ‘80s teen movies has endured and gotten better with time . In Brat Pack America, Kevin Smokler gives virtual tours of the legendary movies from that time and why the places they happened are a tribute to their permanence, why we love them still.
Including interviews with actors, writers, and directors of the era, and a Trapper Keeper- full of interesting facts about your favorite 80s movies, Brat Pack America is a must for any fan of the Breakfast Club and Back to the Future, of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Pretty in Pink and Dead Poets Society. Smokler went to Goonies Day in Astoria, OR, took a Lost Boys tour of Santa Cruz, CA and in the present visited retro arcades, mov- ie theaters and record stores. His exploration of highways and main streets of “Brat Pack America” remind of why we love the teen movies of the 1980s so much and, three decades later, still do.
Kevin Smokler (@weegee) is the author of the essay collection "Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books you Haven't Touched Since High School" (Prometheus Books, Feb. 2013) which The Atlantic Wire called "truly enjoyable" and the editor of "Bookmark Now: Writing in Unreaderly Times," A San Francisco Chronicle Notable Book of 2005. His work has appeared in the LA Times, Fast Company, BuzzFeed, Vulture, The San Francisco Chronicle, Publishers Weekly and on National Public Radio. In 2013, he was BookRiot's first ever Writer in Residence. - See more at: http://www.kevinsmokler. com/
Praise for Practical Classics
“In this engaging survey of 50 books commonly assigned to teen readers, [Smokler] advocates revisiting them from an adult perspective. Even books we loved in our formative years… may have sailed right over our heads, suggests the author, who argues that only time and experience can prepare us to appreciate them fully.”
—San Jose Mercury News
“[F]ull of wit and candor... Putting literature to practical use is not a new invention, but what’s refreshing about the practice in this light is how Smokler pits this sort of practical gifting-as-guidance against the reduction of literature to ‘a letter grade and a dusty old obligation.’”
—Fiction Writers Review
“[S]o much fun…[It] offers a truly enjoyable trip down one’s personal memory lane of books. It’s also a love letter to the act of reading, to continual learning, and to making an effort to slow down and savor the good books in life.”
—The Atlantic Wire
“If you have been thinking about revisiting the books of your youth or those you have promised yourself to read, but haven’t, this entertaining book provides practical, real-world reasons by you should read them.”
-Alan Caruba, Bookviews
“[A] fine guide for any adult reader who would return to the classics with a different perspective in mind.”
-The Bookwatch
“In the short and beguilingly engaging essays that make up Practical Classics, Smokler shows how these works can be relevant and even useful to grownups. Most impressively, he manages to pull this off without sounding stuffy or self-important.”
-The Rumpus
“Possibly the first self-help book to use literature as its prescription, Practical Classics serves as a primer for personal development, demonstrating how one may apply various literary tinctures to the more trouble- some areas of the Human Condition.... [Smokler] holds forth with confidence and a good slathering of wit about coping with our common, human plight.”
-Austin Chronicle

Author Danielle Krysa chatted with host Janeane Bernstein on KUCI 88.9fm to talk about her book ”Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk: And Other Truths Ab...

This book is duct tape for the mouth of every artist's inner critic. Silencing that stifling voice once and for all, this salve for creatives introduces ten truths they must face in order to defeat self-doubt. Each encouraging chapter deconstructs a pivotal moment on the path to success—fear of the blank page, the dangers of jealousy, sharing work with others—and explains how to navigate roadblock. Packed with helpful anecdotes, thoughts from successful creatives, and practical exercises gleaned from Danielle Krysa's years of working with professional and aspiring artists—plus riotously apt illustrations from art world darling Martha Rich—this book arms readers with the most essential tool for their toolbox: the confidence they need to get down to business and make good work.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
From her website, http://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/about/
I have a BFA in Visual Arts {painting, printmaking, and art history}, and a post-grad in design. I’ve worked as a designer and Creative Director for years, but have never stopped loving and creating art. After decades of looking at beautiful contemporary art and thinking “Damn, I wish I thought of that”, I decided to say it out loud, and The Jealous Curator was born. Every day since February 22, 2009 I have written a daily post showcasing artwork from around the world. This has lead to opportunities that I truly never could have imagined – writing books, curating art exhibitions, speaking at events, and hosting my own podcast. It’s been quite a ride, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Danielle Krysa is the writer/curator behind the contemporary art website the Jealous Curator, and the author of Creative Block and Collage. She lives in British Columbia.
Martha Rich is a Philadelphia-based fine and commercial artist.

Award winning Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Photographer and Co-Founder of Cinematic Pictures Group TJ Scott featured on KUCI 88.9fm with host Ja...

DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: TJ Scott - Launching new production company (mini Studio) Cinematic Pictures Group.
The Director: TJ Scott is best known for his award-winning directing prowess of the hottest TV seriesonairfrom​StephenKing’s The Mist, Gotham, Bates Motel, Dark Matter, Queen of the South, Damien, Orphan Black, Bitten, 12 Monkeys,TheStrain, Spartacus, Longmire, Motive, Black Sails​ to​ Hemlock Grove ​and​ Constantine​ to name a few. The Writer: TJ is a produced writer of feature films including ​Tracers with Taylor Lautner,“​TheSecretLivesofRoadCrews​” and “​Vivaldi” ​which have been purchased by Dream Works and are now at Paramount. Chris Columbus is attached to direct “The Secret Lives of Road Crews.”
The Photographer/Cinematographer: TJ’s early career as an award winning cinematographer evolved into a passion for creating stunning still photographic images, which was best realized with the highly successful 2014 release of his coffee tablebook“​ In the Tub​”. Jam-packed with a veritable who’s who of celebrities from the film,television,music and sports industries. Sales of this book resulted in raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for breast cancerawareness and TJ donates 100% of profits to this cause. Over 33 million​ people have viewed his photos on the internet.
TJ has been published in and on the cover of dozens of magazines, captured over 250 pages of Editorial and Fashion spreads,as well as Book Covers and Album Covers for Bands.
Currently TJ is directing Antoine Fuqua’s ICE in Vancouver, then travels to NYC for the next episode ofGothamandafterthat- New Mexico for Longmire.
OF NOTE: ​This month, TJ Scott and his business partner - leading celebrity and still photographer Dennys Ilic, launched CINEMATIC PICTURES GROUP (CPG).
CPG is a brick and mortar gallery (Cinematic Pictures Gallery) on the second level in the world renowned Hollywood & Highland complex in the heart of Hollywood(and the site of the Oscars). Under the banner ,CPG will have a production company (Cinematic Pictures Productions); publishing company (Cinematic Pictures Publishing); photography company(Cinematic Picture Photography) and a recording label (Cinematic Pictures Music).
For more visit: http://www.CinematicPicturesGroup.com https://www.facebook.com/CinematicPicturesGroup/
Follow TJ Scott everywhere: Twitter: @TJScottPictures Instagram: @TJScottPictures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CinematicPicturesGroup/
Top prime-time director TJ Scott who is currently directing Antoine Fuqua’s ICE; just wrapped Stephen King’s “The Mist” and has both “Gotham” and “Longmire” up next… (not to mention Bate’s Motel, Queen of the South, Dark Matter, Orphan Black, Damien, Black Sails, Spartacus: War of the Damned) and his business partner, Dennys Ilic - a world renowned celebrity photographer/stills photographer (credits include Lord of the Rings, Battlestar Galactica - subjects such as Harrison Ford, Harry Potter himself - Daniel Radcliffe, LOTR stars Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler and Karl Urban…) - have launched Cinematic Pictures Group. A multifaceted entertainment company, CPG has launched CPG Music (Record Label); CPG Publishing (the ‘new’ Taschen - with four coffee table books on the way); CPG Productions (with a television series - Purgatory and multiple projects in development) — all housed in the brick-and-mortar CPG Gallery - a stunning goth, rock styled art gallery located on the 2nd floor of the Hollywood & Highland Complex - in Hollywood, CA. The gallery which showcases the stunning pictorial works of both founders - CPG Photo, is also a working studio and most days of the week is housing a movie, television, music or fashion shoot.

Letters of Note author Shaun Usher featured on KUCI 88.9fm with host Janeane Bernstein!

Shaun Usher joins me to talk about beautiful notes and letters penned by authors such as Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Seuss, Jane Austen, Mozart, Beatrix Potter, and more! An entirely new set of letters to observe and explore, for a fun new conversation about the art of letter writing, our communication styles, and how we can dwell in the past in our digital future.
ABOUT SHAUN USHER AND LETTERS OF NOTE
"A fascinating blog..." - Andrew Sullivan, The Atlantic
"...a fantastic blog..." - Mark Frauenfelder, Boing Boing
"The internet's cultural magpie" - GQ Magazine
"Fantastic idea [...] and well done too" - Jason Kottke, kottke.org
"...a wonderful collection..." - Scott Beale, Laughing Squid
Welcome.
Letters of Note is a blog-based archive of fascinating correspondence, complete with scans and transcripts of the original missives where available.
I have a seemingly endless supply of correspondence to plough through, but your input is always welcome. Get in touch via shaun@lettersofnote.com. If you wish to send images, please forward high quality versions where possible, don't attempt to compress them to the point of illegibility, and please don't crop them to death. If you happen to have an original you wish to post to me using regular mail, let me know via email. If you already know it's fake, don't send it.
You have four choices when it comes to receiving updates — RSS, Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr — and unless my fingers crumble away, there will be at least one new post every weekday.
I predict you will also enjoy visiting Letterheady, another blog I run which is dedicated to showcasing interesting letterheads — it's like Letters of Note, but with less reading — and Lists of Note, which, predictably, features notable lists.
Please note that whenever I link to a book on Amazon (typically when highlighting the source of a particular letter) I use an affiliate link — this essentially means that, should you click that link and then purchase said book, I receive, from Amazon, a small percentage of the book's price.
If you have any more questions, please get in touch.
Yours,
Shaun Usher

11/28@9:45amPT NORTH POLE NINJAS authors Tyler Knott Gregson and Sarah Linden!

Authors Tyler Knott Gregson and Sarah Linden join me Monday at 9;45am pst!
So perfect for fans of Elf on the Shelf and other fun Christmas traditions!You may not know that Santa has a team of special elves, selected for their ability to help carry out top-secret missions that are all about helping, giving, caring, and listening. Anyone who receives this box is called upon to help carry out those top secret missions with a bit of stealth and an open heart. The gorgeously illustrated picture book retells the ancient legend the North Pole Ninjas use for new recruits. After reading the book, readers are given their own Ninja missions to carry out: 50 special tasks packed in a special envelope--tasks of compassion and caring for their communities, to be carried out in stealth to spread love without the expectation of accolade. Complete with a plush and huggable “sensei” to guide Ninjas on their journey, this is the perfect antidote to worrying about whether you’ve been naughty or nice.

Molly Schiot, a director, filmmaker, and the founder of the Instagram account,

GAME CHANGERS
The Unsung Heroines of Sports History
By MOLLY SCHIOT
Simon & Schuster | Hardcover | October 18, 2016 |
Simone Biles. Serena Williams. Katie Ledecky. Today, we know these women, their names, and their accomplishments, as well as the many others who have left their mark on the sports world in recent years. But what about the women who came before them, the trailblazers who made it possible for these champions to get out on the field and play? In GAME CHANGERS: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History (Simon & Schuster; October 18, 2016; $25), Molly Schiot celebrates the stories of those forgotten female athletes and shares rarely-before-seen photos.
Director and artist Molly Schiot started documenting these lost stories after she pitched an idea for a short film to a major sports network about the Wake-Robin Golf Club, a group of African-American women who fought for their right to play golf in the 1930s (pictured at right). The film didn’t get made, but Schiot continued to spend time researching at the LA84 archive. She soon found dozens more undiscovered female athletes from the pre-Title IX era, and knew she had to highlight their achievements. She created the Instagram account @theunsungheroines and shared a photo each day of female athletes who made significant strides (literally and figuratively) in some of the most popular games in the world. Her account gained an enthusiastic following, and the result is GAME CHANGERS, a beautifully illustrated collection that gives these “founding mothers” the attention and recognition they deserve.
The book also features new and powerful conversations about women and sports between some of today’s heroines—including former US Women’s National Soccer Team captain Abby Wambach, professional skateboarder Lacey Baker, and SportsCenter anchor Cari Champion—and the pioneers who motivated them to push forward. This empowering and unforgettable book is the perfect keepsake for mothers, daughters, fans, feminists, and the champions of tomorrow.
* Select photos featured in the book can be available for publicity use upon request *
A sample of the many remarkable women Molly Schiot features in GAME CHANGERS
When talented nine-year old Kim Green was refused the right to join Little League baseball in her hometown of Newark, Delaware because she was a girl, her mom Sylvia Green decided to take matters into her own hands. Along with other activists, Sylvia successfully sued the Little League and formed a massively popular all-girls team called “the Angels” in protest. Girls were finally permitted to try out for Little League baseball in 1974 and in that first year alone, over 30,000 young women participated.
Sheryl Swoopes was the first woman to be signed by the WNBA and was the inspiration for the Nike Air Swoopes, the first signature basketball shoe named after a woman. For years before, it had been nearly impossible for female basketball players to find sneakers that weren’t specifically designed for men. Swoopes shoes soon became so popular that men looked for larger sizes so they could wear them too.
Christy Martin is one of the most successful and prominent female boxers in the United States. She was the first female boxer to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated and had a seven year winning streak in the ring. After being shot by her then-husband and trainer Jim Martin, she became an advocate for victims of domestic abuse.
Earlene Brown won numerous national championships and Olympic medals for her achievements in track and field. She was the first woman to break the 50-foot barrier in shot put. Brown says that when she was young, she “was ashamed of her size. I never thought that something of which I was ashamed… could make me feel proud. But I feel proud now.”
When NASCAR driver Janet Guthrie qualified for both the Indy 500 and the Daytona 500, she was the first woman to race in either competition. She faced constant humiliation from onlookers and other racers, who chanted insults like, “no tits in the pit!” when she was on the course. Despite her talent and multiple wins, Janet was eventually forced to retire after not receiving sponsorship in a widely male-dominated sport.
Gertrude Earle was an American Olympic swimmer who swam the English Channel in fourteen hours and thirty-four minutes on August 26, 1926. Her swim broke the world record time by two hours and she became a national celebrity, starring in a short film about her life and even joining a vaudeville act. Eventually, she withdrew from the public eye and retired to teach swimming at a school for the deaf.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Molly Schiot is a director, filmmaker, and the founder of the Instagram account, "The Unsung Heroines." She is a graduate of Brown University and the Glasgow School of Art, and her creative endeavors have led to sold-out exhibitions of her paintings and drawings, music videos for the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Mark Ronson and The Raveonettes, and commercials for Miu-Miu, Levi's, and Converse. She is the creator of the “Check You Out” series for Paper Magazine and recently directed an ESPN “30 for 30” short, “Our Tough Guy,” about the life of one of the NHL's most fearsome players, John Wensink. She lives in California.
ABOUT THE BOOK
GAME CHANGERS: The Unsung Heroines of Sports History
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: October 18, 2016
ISBN: 9781501137099
E-Book ISBN: 9781501137112
150 four-color images
Price: $25
Follow the author on Twitter @MollySchiot and on Instagram @theunsungheroines

Corinne Jayaweera joins me Monday at 9:45am PST!

Corinne Jayaweera has enjoyed her career in various academic roles and settings. At the DruckerSchool of Business, she lead the Mentor Program and Kravis Concept business plan competition. Corinne left CGU to focus on her fledgling film and event planning company. She has grown from producing her first documentary in 2008 to directing and producing documentaries and narratives. Corinne is active in the PSA program at Women In Film and has produced and has been on the producing team of multiple PSA’s. Outside of her own projects she has worked as a unit production manager, as well as a wardrobe manager. She is extremely proud of her, loving and supportive family. In Corinne’s spare time she enjoys country line dancing, white water rafting and taking walks in the woods.
Coninne's website and short film:
www.documentedamerica.com
ABOUT THE FILMMeet Iris, 94 year old aeronautical teacher and certified flight instructor, who has taught and inspired many aerospace leaders and pilots over the past 60 years. She competed in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany and was in one of the earliest groups of women to ferry planes for the Air Transport Command in World War II.
TRAILER
https://vimeo.com/138158242

LIVE from NY Monday 11/21/16...it’s Natalie Roy and Kristin Hanggi! TUNE in Monday at 9:30am pst!

ABOUT NATALIE ROY & KRISTIN HANGGI
Natalie Roy is an actor, author, meditation and yoga teacher living in New York City, and co-founder of CREATE workshops and The CREATE Le'ts Play Podcast along side Kristin Hanggi, Tony nominated director, writer, producer and story coach.
www.thecreateseries.com
instagram @createplaygroup
twitter @createplaygroup
@natalielynnroy, @hanggilove

Dr. Estelle Toby Goldstein, also known as ”The Renegade Doctor” joins me at 9:00am PST Monday 11/21/16!

ABOUT DR. ESTELLE TOBY GOLDSTEIN
My name is Estelle Toby Goldstein, MD and I'm known as "The Renegade Doctor" -- and the reason they call me that is because I'm going to tell you the things the doctors, hospitals, insurance and big drug companies DON'T want you to know ... In our radio chat, I'm going to tell your listeners how to live pain free without using over-the-counter products that damage your body, without prescription narcotics that are potentially addictive and even lethal, without going to a doctor, and without spending all of your money. I'm here to tell you about natural products that can do the exact same things as prescription drugs, without the dangers, and without the costs, and I'm going to tell you where you can find these products on your own in local stores, on the internet or by mail-order.
We have been missing out on some of the greatest advances in medicine. Not because they are so new -- some of these are many years old -- maybe centuries. But the knowledge has been buried by the special interests who not only want to keep you paying for things that may not work, and may make you worse -- This knowledge is used all over the world. It is written up in medical journal -- but usually not in the USA.
And like nearly all Americans, you probably don't even know you've been missing out. If you talk to your doctor about a natural product or an alternative treatment, you will be told that it is too risky, it hasn't been proven, there's not evidence that it works. When the truth is, most have more scientific backing than anything in your doctor's sample cabinet.
If you've been feeling that modern medicine has been making you worse instead of better, then this may be the most important 20 minutes you will ever spend.
NEWS:
I will be opening my private practice in Orange County soon, and my emphasis will be in getting people off of prescription drugs safely and with minimal discomfort. I can then give them natural treatments to take the place of those drugs, and in some cases, eventually make them totally free of the underlying problem so they don't need to take anything.
I am also going to start a series of free seminars soon concentrating on Massive Obesity -- people who are at least 50 lbs and even 100 lbs or more overweight as judged by BMI. I have written a book about my own struggles.
HOME PAGE:
docteurg@docteurg.com
BLOG:
betterbrainsonline.com
TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/docteurg
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/estelle.goldstein