Electric Sky » Podcasts http://www.electricsky.net Electric Sky produces podcast programs that feature engaging, creative and critical ideas... and great music.Portrait is a short format program. Each edition offers a narrow field of view about a particular subject, person, event or theme, in 10 minutes or less.Landscape is a 30 minute program in which individual segments contribute to a more broad view of a subject. Each edition is in the form of a magazine, documentary, or investigative radio show. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:28:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en 2005-2006, Mark Blevis mark@thirdstorey.com (Mark Blevis) mark@thirdstorey.com 1440 Electric,Sky,Visual,Insound,Podcast,Canada,Canadian,interview,documentary,CBC,insight,visual,insound,creative,critical Electric Sky produces podcast programs that feature engaging, creative and critical ideas... and great music. Portrait is a short format program. Each edition offers a narrow field of view about a particular subject, person, event or theme, in 10 minutes Electric Sky produces podcast programs that feature engaging, creative and critical ideas... and great music. Portrait is a short format program. Each edition offers a narrow field of view about a particular subject, person, event or theme, in 10 minutes or less. Landscape is a 30 minute program in which individual segments contribute to a more broad view of a subject. Each edition is in the form of a magazine, documentary, or investigative radio show. Mark Blevis No no http://www.electricsky.net/images/logos/ES_feed_2007_144.jpg Electric Sky http://www.electricsky.net 144 144 2005-2006, Mark BlevisElectric,Sky,Visual,Insound,Podcast,Canada,Canadian,interview,documentary,CBC,insight,visual,insound,creative,criticalEducationArtsSociety & CultureBusinessMusicelectricskypodcast@gmail.comMark Blevishttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. Stephen Gritt on Art Restoration and Conservation http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/279084955/ http://www.electricsky.net/stephen-gritt-on-art-restoration-and-conservation/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:01:16 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/stephen-gritt-on-art-restoration-and-conservation/ Stephen GrittIt’s amazing who you can meet in a park during your child’s soccer game. I was introduced to Stephen Gritt on one such occasion last summer by someone who knew that Stephen would make a great guest for Electric Sky. They were right.

Outtakes from this interview can be found at MarkBlevis.com.

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/stephen-gritt-on-art-restoration-and-conservation/feed/ 10:18 It's amazing who you can meet in a park during your child's soccer game. I was introduced to Stephen Gritt on one such occasion ... It's amazing who you can meet in a park during your child's soccer game. I was introduced to Stephen Gritt on one such occasion last summer by someone who knew that Stephen would make a great guest for Electric Sky. They were right. Show ID and intro Interview with Stephen Grit National Gallery of Canada Piet Mondrian (on Wikipedia) Paolo Veronese (on Wikipedia) Dead Christ with Angels: Fragment of the Lendinara Altarpiece (1565) Outtakes from this interview can be found at MarkBlevis.com. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/stephen-gritt-on-art-restoration-and-conservation/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/218/0/080427-ES-Portrait-72.mp3 Jennifer Barnaby and Cakes for a Cause http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/275100332/ http://www.electricsky.net/jennifer-barnaby-and-cakes-for-a-cause/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:52:42 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/jennifer-barnaby-and-cakes-for-a-cause/ Jennifer BarnabyDuring the annual Great Glebe Garage Sale (a huge community garage sale in Ottawa), my family stumbed on Jennifer Barnaby, a Cordon Bleu Chef who was serving baked goods she’d made while her husband, Jim, brewed up espresso and handled the transactions. Every single cent collected from the sales went directly to charity. They didn’t even recover their expenses.

That’s how I met Jim and Jennifer. I had one of their espressos and a piece of the most incredible cake I have ever had to kick off my garage sale spree. It might have been 9:30am.

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/jennifer-barnaby-and-cakes-for-a-cause/feed/ 9:56 During the annual Great Glebe Garage Sale (a huge community garage sale in Ottawa), my family stumbed on Jennifer Barnaby, a Cordon Bleu Chef who ... During the annual Great Glebe Garage Sale (a huge community garage sale in Ottawa), my family stumbed on Jennifer Barnaby, a Cordon Bleu Chef who was serving baked goods she'd made while her husband, Jim, brewed up espresso and handled the transactions. Every single cent collected from the sales went directly to charity. They didn't even recover their expenses. That's how I met Jim and Jennifer. I had one of their espressos and a piece of the most incredible cake I have ever had to kick off my garage sale spree. It might have been 9:30am. Show ID and intro Interview with Jennifer Barnaby (Cakes for a Cause) Nepalese Youth Opportunity Foundation Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/jennifer-barnaby-and-cakes-for-a-cause/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/215/0/080420-ES-Portrait-71.mp3 Brad Blanton and Radical Honesty http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/269619761/ http://www.electricsky.net/brad-blanton-and-radical-honesty/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:00:10 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/brad-blanton-and-radical-honesty/ Brad BlantonI’ve wanted to produce a documentary on honesty for almost three years. In preparation, I gathered some street audio on honesty and dishonesty, definitions of the ideas and self-analysis (unfortunately, I seem to have misplaced some of this audio). I also conducted an incredibly insightful interview with Brad Blanton whose book Radical Honesty: How to Transform Your Life by Telling the Truth I was reading at the time.

When I conducted this interview in 2005, Dr. Blanton was preparing to pursue a political career as an independent, green candidate on a platform of honesty.

I still have designs on producing a documentary on honesty. At the same time, I can’t keep this interview to myself any longer.

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/brad-blanton-and-radical-honesty/feed/ 10:21 I've wanted to produce a documentary on honesty for almost three years. In preparation, I gathered some street audio on honesty and dishonesty, definitions ... I've wanted to produce a documentary on honesty for almost three years. In preparation, I gathered some street audio on honesty and dishonesty, definitions of the ideas and self-analysis (unfortunately, I seem to have misplaced some of this audio). I also conducted an incredibly insightful interview with Brad Blanton whose book Radical Honesty: How to Transform Your Life by Telling the Truth I was reading at the time. When I conducted this interview in 2005, Dr. Blanton was preparing to pursue a political career as an independent, green candidate on a platform of honesty. I still have designs on producing a documentary on honesty. At the same time, I can't keep this interview to myself any longer. Show ID and intro Interview with Brad Blanton Anonymous 'streeters' Audio clips from Sage Tyrtle and Charles Cadenhead Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/brad-blanton-and-radical-honesty/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/211/0/080413-ES-Portrait-70.mp3 Bracelets of Hope http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/265291283/ http://www.electricsky.net/bracelets-of-hope/#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:00:22 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/bracelets-of-hope/ Carrie-Anne with her Bracelets of HopeWhile in Perth, ON last August, I learned about Bracelets of Hope, an initiative to raise the money necessary to build a medical clinic for a Village of Hope in Harare, Zimbabwe — all by selling handmade bracelets. Even more impressive is that the initiative was dreamed up by a ten-year-old.

I met with Carrie-Anne Bauer and her mother, Pamela, in a park in Ottawa last August (2007) and conducted this interview. I’ve been beating myself up for not having released this interview sooner. That was before I received an update from Pamela this past Friday (April 4, 2008) . Her update inspired me to publish the interview now. I think it has more impact this way.

  • Show ID and intro
  • Interview with Carrie-Anne and Pamela Bauer (August 2007)
  • Update on Bracelets of Hope fundraising (April 2008)

Relevant links:

Photo of Carrie-Anne and the Bracelets of Hope provided by Pamela Bauer.

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/bracelets-of-hope/feed/ 9:49 While in Perth, ON last August, I learned about Bracelets of Hope, an initiative to raise the money necessary to build a medical clinic for ... While in Perth, ON last August, I learned about Bracelets of Hope, an initiative to raise the money necessary to build a medical clinic for a Village of Hope in Harare, Zimbabwe -- all by selling handmade bracelets. Even more impressive is that the initiative was dreamed up by a ten-year-old. I met with Carrie-Anne Bauer and her mother, Pamela, in a park in Ottawa last August (2007) and conducted this interview. I've been beating myself up for not having released this interview sooner. That was before I received an update from Pamela this past Friday (April 4, 2008) . Her update inspired me to publish the interview now. I think it has more impact this way. Show ID and intro Interview with Carrie-Anne and Pamela Bauer (August 2007) Update on Bracelets of Hope fundraising (April 2008) Relevant links: Bracelets of Hope Village of Hope Zimbabwe Sub-Saharan HIV and AIDS statistics Photo of Carrie-Anne and the Bracelets of Hope provided by Pamela Bauer. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/bracelets-of-hope/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/209/0/080406-ES-Portrait-69.mp3 Whale Watching on the Jolly Breeze http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/229950947/ http://www.electricsky.net/whale-watching-on-the-jolly-breeze/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:00:31 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/whale-watching-on-the-jolly-breeze/ Photo of Finback Whale by Derek BeardsworthOur family vacation in August 2007 was a two-week, unplugged, extravaganza down the Fundy side of New Brunswick. The camping was fantastic and we were able to witness the awesome vertical tides of the Bay of Fundy.

The highlight of our trip was a whale watching expedition on the Jolly Breeze, a tall ship based out of (beautiful) St. Andrews by the sea.

  • Soundseeing tour of the Jolly Breeze
  • Interview with Rob Carney
  • Interview with Captain Troy

Photo: Derek Beardsworth

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/whale-watching-on-the-jolly-breeze/feed/ 9:50 Our family vacation in August 2007 was a two-week, unplugged, extravaganza down the Fundy side of New Brunswick. The camping was fantastic and we ... Our family vacation in August 2007 was a two-week, unplugged, extravaganza down the Fundy side of New Brunswick. The camping was fantastic and we were able to witness the awesome vertical tides of the Bay of Fundy. The highlight of our trip was a whale watching expedition on the Jolly Breeze, a tall ship based out of (beautiful) St. Andrews by the sea. Soundseeing tour of the Jolly Breeze Interview with Rob Carney Interview with Captain Troy Photo: Derek Beardsworth Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/whale-watching-on-the-jolly-breeze/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/208/0/080120-ES-Portrait-68.mp3 Sir Ken Robinson on Creativity and Education (part 2 of 2) http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/187918600/ http://www.electricsky.net/sir-ken-robinson-on-creativity-and-education-part-2-of-2/#comments Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:00:14 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/sir-ken-robinson-on-creativity-and-education-part-2-of-2/ Sir Ken RobinsonIn the conclusion of this two part series, Sir Ken Robinson explains what ‘back to basics’ means, offers ways in which parents can help foster creativity in their children, and outlines his ideal school.

I recommend Sir Ken Robinson’s book, Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative and a video of his presentation Do Schools Kill Creativity? which he delivered at the TED conference.

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/sir-ken-robinson-on-creativity-and-education-part-2-of-2/feed/ 11:37 In the conclusion of this two part series, Sir Ken Robinson explains what 'back to basics' means, offers ways in which parents can help foster ... In the conclusion of this two part series, Sir Ken Robinson explains what 'back to basics' means, offers ways in which parents can help foster creativity in their children, and outlines his ideal school. Show ID and Intro Interview with Sir Ken Robinson (part 2 of 2) I recommend Sir Ken Robinson's book, Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative and a video of his presentation Do Schools Kill Creativity? which he delivered at the TED conference. How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/sir-ken-robinson-on-creativity-and-education-part-2-of-2/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/206/0/071007-ES-Portrait-67.mp3 Sir Ken Robinson on Creativity and Education (part 1 of 2) http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/187918602/ http://www.electricsky.net/sir-ken-robinson-on-creativity-and-education-part-1-of-2/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2007 01:30:52 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/sir-ken-robinson-on-creativity-and-education-part-1-of-2/ Sir Ken RobinsonI first learned about Sir Ken Robinson and his research on creativity and the decline of creativity in education when I saw a video of a presentation he delivered at the TED conference (Do Schools Kill Creativity?). His book Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative is an in depth analysis of education systems and the role of creativity as part of our ourselves and our education.

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/sir-ken-robinson-on-creativity-and-education-part-1-of-2/feed/ 9:17 I first learned about Sir Ken Robinson and his research on creativity and the decline of creativity in education when I saw a video of ... I first learned about Sir Ken Robinson and his research on creativity and the decline of creativity in education when I saw a video of a presentation he delivered at the TED conference (Do Schools Kill Creativity?). His book Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative is an in depth analysis of education systems and the role of creativity as part of our ourselves and our education. Show ID and Intro Interview with Sir Ken Robinson (part 1 of 2) How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/sir-ken-robinson-on-creativity-and-education-part-1-of-2/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/205/0/070930-ES-Portrait-66.mp3 Promo: Recovery Program Documentary http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/187918604/ http://www.electricsky.net/promo-recovery-program-documentary/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:09:59 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/promo-recovery-program-documentary/ In March 2006, I took a day off of work to spent time with the residents of Harvest House, a recovery program based in Ottawa. It was an incredibly educational and emotional day.

I am currently producing a thirty-minute documentary based on my experiences that day. The program will be available at Electric Sky later this summer.

Music for the documentary and the promo by Dawn Tyler Watson (used with permission).

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/promo-recovery-program-documentary/feed/ 2:26 In March 2006, I took a day off of work to spent time with the residents of Harvest House, a recovery program based in Ottawa. ... In March 2006, I took a day off of work to spent time with the residents of Harvest House, a recovery program based in Ottawa. It was an incredibly educational and emotional day. I am currently producing a thirty-minute documentary based on my experiences that day. The program will be available at Electric Sky later this summer. Music for the documentary and the promo by Dawn Tyler Watson (used with permission). Podcasts,,Promo Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/promo-recovery-program-documentary/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/204/0/ES-Recovery-Promo.mp3 Michael Kositsin and his amazing honey bees http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/187918606/ http://www.electricsky.net/michael-kositsin-and-his-amazing-honey-bees/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:07:06 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/michael-kositsin-and-his-amazing-honey-bees/ Michael Kositsin of Ottawa Valley HoneyOttawa Valley Honey is one of the popular attractions at the Ottawa Farmers’ Market. Children and adults flock to this booth to study the section of beehive that is always a part of the display.

I had the opportunity to interview Michael Kositsin, one of the beekeepers, about his amazing honey bees.

  • Show ID and Intro
  • Interview with Michael Kositsin of Ottawa Valley Honey

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/michael-kositsin-and-his-amazing-honey-bees/feed/ 10:14 Ottawa Valley Honey is one of the popular attractions at the Ottawa Farmers' Market. Children and adults flock to this booth to study the ... Ottawa Valley Honey is one of the popular attractions at the Ottawa Farmers' Market. Children and adults flock to this booth to study the section of beehive that is always a part of the display. I had the opportunity to interview Michael Kositsin, one of the beekeepers, about his amazing honey bees. Show ID and Intro Interview with Michael Kositsin of Ottawa Valley Honey How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/michael-kositsin-and-his-amazing-honey-bees/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/202/0/070611-ES-Portrait-65.mp3 William Hawkins and connecting with people http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/187918608/ http://www.electricsky.net/william-hawkins-and-connecting-with-people/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:11:53 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/william-hawkins-and-connecting-with-people/ William HawkinsIn the same way that many people figured Wayne Gretzky would always play hockey, I cannot imagine a time when William Hawkins, Bill, will no longer be driving his cab. And driving a cab is only one of the many lives he has led.

Bill was part of the Ottawa music scene that centered around the Cafe Hibou. Among the drops ins to the scene were Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, John Hammond and Frank Zappa.

  • Show ID and Intro
  • Interview with William Hawkins
  • Song: Royal Boost
  • Final thought from Bill

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Photo of William Hawkins by John Garner.

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/william-hawkins-and-connecting-with-people/feed/ 9:47 In the same way that many people figured Wayne Gretzky would always play hockey, I cannot imagine a time when William Hawkins, Bill, will no ... In the same way that many people figured Wayne Gretzky would always play hockey, I cannot imagine a time when William Hawkins, Bill, will no longer be driving his cab. And driving a cab is only one of the many lives he has led. Bill was part of the Ottawa music scene that centered around the Cafe Hibou. Among the drops ins to the scene were Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix, John Hammond and Frank Zappa. Show ID and Intro Interview with William Hawkins Song: Royal Boost Final thought from Bill How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Photo of William Hawkins by John Garner. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/william-hawkins-and-connecting-with-people/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/201/0/070603-ES-Portrait-64.mp3 Tod Maffin made me do it http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/112989285/ http://www.electricsky.net/tod-maffin-made-me-do-it/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:06:57 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/tod-maffin-made-me-do-it/ Electric Sky second anniversaryI released my very first Podcast on April 29, 2005. Tod Maffin made me do it. That is to say, I heard him talk about podcasting during a technology segment on CBC Radio. That, combined with Brent Bambury’s announcement that he was leaving CBC Ottawa resulted in the launch of Electric Sky.

Electric Sky led to The Canadian Podcast Buffet (which led to Podcasters Across Borders). Some brainstorming at home led to Growing Enthusiasm. Podcasters Across Borders led to Just One More Book. Do you see the pattern yet?

In addition to all of my hobby podcasts, last year I started to produce a number of Podcasts on contract through my company, Third Storey. Suddenly this little seed that Tod planted had become an all encompassing way of life.

To celebrate my second anniversary as a podcaster, I invited the creator of the monster I have become to talk a bit about podcasting and how the movement looks two years later.

A long version of this interview will be released on MarkBlevis.com later this week.

The Electric Sky logo, second anniversary logo and website created by Nico.

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/tod-maffin-made-me-do-it/feed/ 8:02 I released my very first Podcast on April 29, 2005. Tod Maffin made me do it. That is to say, I heard him ... I released my very first Podcast on April 29, 2005. Tod Maffin made me do it. That is to say, I heard him talk about podcasting during a technology segment on CBC Radio. That, combined with Brent Bambury's announcement that he was leaving CBC Ottawa resulted in the launch of Electric Sky. Electric Sky led to The Canadian Podcast Buffet (which led to Podcasters Across Borders). Some brainstorming at home led to Growing Enthusiasm. Podcasters Across Borders led to Just One More Book. Do you see the pattern yet? In addition to all of my hobby podcasts, last year I started to produce a number of Podcasts on contract through my company, Third Storey. Suddenly this little seed that Tod planted had become an all encompassing way of life. To celebrate my second anniversary as a podcaster, I invited the creator of the monster I have become to talk a bit about podcasting and how the movement looks two years later. Show ID and intro Interview with Tod Maffin Todbits A long version of this interview will be released on MarkBlevis.com later this week. The Electric Sky logo, second anniversary logo and website created by Nico. How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/tod-maffin-made-me-do-it/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/200/0/070429-ES-Portrait-63.mp3 Alex Overwijk and the perfect freehand circle http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/107582904/ http://www.electricsky.net/alex-overwijk-and-the-perfect-freehand-circle/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:43:39 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/alex-overwijk-and-the-perfect-freehand-circle/ Alex Overwijk and the perfect freehand circleIn many respects, Alex Overwijk reminds me of my own high school math teachers - passionate, a good sense of humour and a unexpected skill that everyone knows them for. Alex is an unlikely celebrity for a viral YouTube video of him drawing a perfect freehand circle.

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/alex-overwijk-and-the-perfect-freehand-circle/feed/ 9:58 In many respects, Alex Overwijk reminds me of my own high school math teachers - passionate, a good sense of humour and a unexpected skill ... In many respects, Alex Overwijk reminds me of my own high school math teachers - passionate, a good sense of humour and a unexpected skill that everyone knows them for. Alex is an unlikely celebrity for a viral YouTube video of him drawing a perfect freehand circle. Show ID and Intro Interview with Alex Overwijk Freehand Circle Drawing Society YouTube video How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/alex-overwijk-and-the-perfect-freehand-circle/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/199/0/070408-ES-Portrait-62.mp3 Scrabble Tournament for Multiple Sclerosis http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/104612186/ http://www.electricsky.net/scrabble-tournament-for-multiple-sclerosis/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2007 03:18:06 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/scrabble-tournament-for-multiple-sclerosis/ Electric Sky Scrabble boardsSince 2002, Pam Hunter has been organizing annual Scrabble tournaments to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. I dropped in on this year’s event and learned that, like baseball, Scrabble is rich with strategy and language including speed games, board-vision, heavy tiles and “box scores”.

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Photo: Valeria Huber

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/scrabble-tournament-for-multiple-sclerosis/feed/ 9:49 Since 2002, Pam Hunter has been organizing annual Scrabble tournaments to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. I dropped in on this year's event and ... Since 2002, Pam Hunter has been organizing annual Scrabble tournaments to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. I dropped in on this year's event and learned that, like baseball, Scrabble is rich with strategy and language including speed games, board-vision, heavy tiles and "box scores". Show ID and Intro Interviews with participants and event organizer, Pam Hunter Ottawa Scrabble Club Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada The search for 'qi' How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Photo: Valeria Huber Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/scrabble-tournament-for-multiple-sclerosis/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/198/0/070326-ES-Portrait-61.mp3 Jeannie Hunter and the World Voices Choir http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/102711112/ http://www.electricsky.net/jeannie-hunter-and-the-world-voices-choir/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:42:34 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/jeannie-hunter-and-the-world-voices-choir/ Quite by chance, my family and I learned about the CD release party for The World Voices Choir, an event that took place just over a month ago. We made it a family event — that includes our two daughters ages five and seven. It was an amazing and inspirational experience, and it raised money for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.

  • Show ID and Intro
  • Interview with Choir Director, Jeannie Hunter
  • Song clips:
    • Our Voices
    • Dubula
    • Ipharadisi
    • Somagwaza
    • The Drinking Gourd
    • Freedom Is In Your Hand
    • Funga Alafia
    • We Shall Not Give Up The Fight

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/jeannie-hunter-and-the-world-voices-choir/feed/ 9:58 Quite by chance, my family and I learned about the CD release party for The World Voices Choir, an event that took place just over ... Quite by chance, my family and I learned about the CD release party for The World Voices Choir, an event that took place just over a month ago.Acirc; We made it a family event -- that includes our two daughters ages five and seven.Acirc; It was an amazing and inspirational experience, and it raised money for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. Show ID and Intro Interview with Choir Director, Jeannie Hunter Song clips: Our Voices Dubula Ipharadisi Somagwaza The Drinking Gourd Freedom Is In Your Hand Funga Alafia We Shall Not Give Up The Fight How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/jeannie-hunter-and-the-world-voices-choir/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/196/0/070318-ES-Portrait-60.mp3 June Creelman on creating museum exhibits http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/89596359/ http://www.electricsky.net/june-creelman-on-creating-museum-exhibits/#comments Mon, 12 Feb 2007 03:30:12 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/june-creelman-on-creating-museum-exhibits/ On a recent visit to the Canadian Museum of Nature, we were polled for our opinions on a proposed exhibit on water. A display of four concepts were on display for public comment. I had never considered how museum exhibits were conceived, planned and pulled together.

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/june-creelman-on-creating-museum-exhibits/feed/ 9:59 On a recent visit to the Canadian Museum of Nature, we were polled for our opinions on a proposed exhibit on water. A display ... On a recent visit to the Canadian Museum of Nature, we were polled for our opinions on a proposed exhibit on water. A display of four concepts were on display for public comment. I had never considered how museum exhibits were conceived, planned and pulled together. Show ID and Intro Interview with June Creelman of Apropos Planning Canadian Museum of Nature How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/june-creelman-on-creating-museum-exhibits/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/195/0/070211-ES-Portrait-59.mp3 Thomas Wartenberg and Philosophy for Children http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/86638198/ http://www.electricsky.net/thomas-wartenberg-and-philosophy-for-children/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2007 05:00:48 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/thomas-wartenberg-and-philosophy-for-children/ Thomas WartenbergThomas Wartenberg has created an entire program for his philosophy class at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. The program teaches his students how to facilitate a philosophical discussion with grade 1 through 5 students using picture books. The results are amazing.

The full length version of this interview is available at Just One More Book!!

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Photo: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~twartenb/

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/thomas-wartenberg-and-philosophy-for-children/feed/ 9:58 Thomas Wartenberg has created an entire program for his philosophy class at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. The program teaches his students ... Thomas Wartenberg has created an entire program for his philosophy class at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts. The program teaches his students how to facilitate a philosophical discussion with grade 1 through 5 students using picture books. The results are amazing. Show ID and Intro Interview with Thomas Wartenberg Philosophy for Children The full length version of this interview is available at Just One More Book!! How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Photo: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~twartenb/ Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/thomas-wartenberg-and-philosophy-for-children/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/194/0/070204-ES-Portrait-58.mp3 Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner George Da Pont http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/79378929/ http://www.electricsky.net/canadian-coast-guard-commissioner-george-da-pont/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2007 02:17:21 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/canadian-coast-guard-commissioner-george-da-pont/ Canadian Coast Guard crestFor no apparent reason, I have always assumed that any coast guard operation was a military outfit. It turns out I was wrong. To learn more, I sat down with the Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, Mr. George Da Pont.

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Crest of the Canadian Coast Guard: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/canadian-coast-guard-commissioner-george-da-pont/feed/ 9:46 For no apparent reason, I have always assumed that any coast guard operation was a military outfit. It turns out I was wrong. ... For no apparent reason, I have always assumed that any coast guard operation was a military outfit. It turns out I was wrong. To learn more, I sat down with the Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, Mr. George Da Pont. Show ID and Intro Interview with Commissioner George Da Pont Search and Rescue Ice breaking program Active fleet (including self-righting vessels) How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Crest of the Canadian Coast Guard: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/ Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/canadian-coast-guard-commissioner-george-da-pont/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/193/0/070121-ES-Portrait-57.mp3 Happy Holidays http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/63019426/ http://www.electricsky.net/happy-holidays/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:24:51 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/happy-holidays/ This is an unusual episode of Electric Sky in which I cut loose with my other Rogic Conglomerites to bring you a festive song.

Thank you very much for being a part of the Electric Sky audience.

All the best to you and yours for a happy, healthy and safe holiday season - no matter how you celebrate it.

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/happy-holidays/feed/ 2:46 This is an unusual episode of Electric Sky in which I cut loose with my other Rogic Conglomerites to bring you a festive song. Thank you ... This is an unusual episode of Electric Sky in which I cut loose with my other Rogic Conglomerites to bring you a festive song. Thank you very much for being a part of the Electric Sky audience. All the best to you and yours for a happy, healthy and safe holiday season - no matter how you celebrate it. Electric,Sky,,Podcasts Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/happy-holidays/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/191/0/061217-ES-HappyHolidays.mp3 Stephen Hardiman on storytelling as a business tool http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/57263541/ http://www.electricsky.net/stephen-hardiman-on-storytelling-as-a-business-tool/#comments Tue, 05 Dec 2006 01:28:36 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/stephen-hardiman-on-storytelling-as-a-business-tool/ During a recent conversation about social media, my friend, Stephen Hardiman, started to talk about storytelling as a business tool. It was one of those times when I cut people off and tell them to save it for when the tape is rolling. Since Stephen has a radio background - he hosted Expert Radio, a radio show on Radio America - he completely understood.

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/stephen-hardiman-on-storytelling-as-a-business-tool/feed/ 9:58 During a recent conversation about social media, my friend, Stephen Hardiman, started to talk about storytelling as a business tool. It was one of ... During a recent conversation about social media, my friend, Stephen Hardiman, started to talk about storytelling as a business tool. It was one of those times when I cut people off and tell them to save it for when the tape is rolling. Since Stephen has a radio background - he hosted Expert Radio, a radio show on Radio America - he completely understood. Show ID and Intro Interview with Stephen Hardiman Projects Stephen is involved in Gibby Media Group Discovery School How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/stephen-hardiman-on-storytelling-as-a-business-tool/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/189/0/061203-ES-Portrait-56.mp3 Experiencing a Shuttle Launch http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/54423067/ http://www.electricsky.net/experiencing-a-shuttle-launch/#comments Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:01:10 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/experiencing-a-shuttle-launch/ As a gift for his fiftieth birthday, Suzanne Roy-Seguin helped her husband, Yves Seguin, realize his dream of experiencing the launch of a Space Shuttle. I spoke with them about how they experienced this incredible event given that Yves is blind and Suzanne is legally blind - both from Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP).

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/experiencing-a-shuttle-launch/feed/ 9:59 As a gift for his fiftieth birthday, Suzanne Roy-Seguin helped her husband, Yves Seguin, realize his dream of experiencing the launch of a Space Shuttle. ... As a gift for his fiftieth birthday, Suzanne Roy-Seguin helped her husband, Yves Seguin, realize his dream of experiencing the launch of a Space Shuttle. I spoke with them about how they experienced this incredible event given that Yves is blind and Suzanne is legally blind - both from Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Show ID and Intro Audio of STS-115 launch (recorded by Yves Seguin) Interview with Yves Seguin and Suzanne Roy-Seguin STS-115 at the Canadian Space Agency STS-115 at NASA Information on Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/experiencing-a-shuttle-launch/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/188/0/061126-ES-Portrait-55.mp3 Tell Me About Honesty http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/51455779/ http://www.electricsky.net/tell-me-about-honesty/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2006 01:39:06 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/tell-me-about-honesty/ I’m finally putting some energy back into creating a documentary on honesty and I need your help - this after a year-and-a-half of threatening to do so. I’m looking for email and audio comments that will be used anonymously on my program.

I’m looking for you to provide any of the following information:

  • What is your definition of honesty?
  • Are you an honest person?
  • Have you ever lied?
  • Did you lie today?
  • What is the worst lie you’ve ever been caught in?
  • What is the worst lie you’ve ever caught someone in?

Please send your typewritten or audio (MP3) comments to electricskypodcast@gmail.com, or call my voice feedback number 206-350-6487.

All comments will be used anonymously! Thanks for your participation.

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/tell-me-about-honesty/feed/ 2:39 I'm finally putting some energy back into creating a documentary on honesty and I need your help - this after a year-and-a-half of threatening to ... I'm finally putting some energy back into creating a documentary on honesty and I need your help - this after a year-and-a-half of threatening to do so. I'm looking for email and audio comments that will be used anonymously on my program. I'm looking for you to provide any of the following information: What is your definition of honesty? Are you an honest person? Have you ever lied? Did you lie today? What is the worst lie you've ever been caught in? What is the worst lie you've ever caught someone in? Please send your typewritten or audio (MP3) comments to electricskypodcast@gmail.com, or call my voice feedback number 206-350-6487. All comments will be used anonymously! Thanks for your participation. Electric,Sky,,Podcasts Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/tell-me-about-honesty/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/187/0/061119-ES-On_Honesty.mp3 Sheree Fitch and The Theology of Nonsense http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/48549879/ http://www.electricsky.net/sheree-fitch-and-the-theology-of-nonsense/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2006 02:43:38 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/sheree-fitch-and-the-theology-of-nonsense/ Sheree FitchSheree Fitch is the author of more than twenty children’s picture and poetry books, a young adult book called Gravesavers, and several plays.

During a conversation with Sheree for Just One More Book (another Podcast I produce with my wife, Andrea), Sheree introduced an idea she has called The Theology of Nonsense. I had to have it on Electric Sky.

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/sheree-fitch-and-the-theology-of-nonsense/feed/ 7:14 Sheree Fitch is the author of more than twenty children's picture and poetry books, a young adult book called Gravesavers, and several plays. During a conversation ... Sheree Fitch is the author of more than twenty children's picture and poetry books, a young adult book called Gravesavers, and several plays. During a conversation with Sheree for Just One More Book (another Podcast I produce with my wife, Andrea), Sheree introduced an idea she has called The Theology of Nonsense. I had to have it on Electric Sky. Show ID and Intro Sheree Fitch explains The Theology of Nonsense Conversation with Sheree Fitch on Just One More Book How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/sheree-fitch-and-the-theology-of-nonsense/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/186/0/061113-ES-Portrait-54.mp3 Model Railroading http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/43079415/ http://www.electricsky.net/model-railroading/#comments Sun, 29 Oct 2006 23:00:14 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/model-railroading/ I attended the Railfair 2006 at Algonquin College in Ottawa. The setups were incredibly elaborate and the exhibitors were more than happy to talk about their hobbies.

  • Show ID and Intro
  • Interview with Neil Hutton of Cumberland Third Rail

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/model-railroading/feed/ 10:09 I attended the Railfair 2006 at Algonquin College in Ottawa. The setups were incredibly elaborate and the exhibitors were more than happy to talk ... I attended the Railfair 2006 at Algonquin College in Ottawa. The setups were incredibly elaborate and the exhibitors were more than happy to talk about their hobbies. Show ID and Intro Interview with Neil Hutton of Cumberland Third Rail Railfair 2006 video on YouTube How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/model-railroading/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/184/0/061029-ES-Portrait-53.mp3 Thomas Grande on Qui Tam http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/34855842/ http://www.electricsky.net/thomas-grande-on-qui-tam/#comments Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:16:05 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/thomas-grande-on-qui-tam/ Sometimes a chance meeting can take place when you grab the wrong airport shuttle. That’s exactly what happened to me when I arrived in San Francisco this past June. I shared a shuttle with Thomas Grande and his wife. Mr. Grande practices Qui Tam law and he gave me a brief education before we arrived at his hotel. I was able to recapture a bit of that discussion earlier this week when I called Mr. Grande at his office in Hawaii.

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Note: At the time that this interview was conducted, Mr. Grande was a partner with Davis Levin Livingston Grande Attorneys.  This post has been updated to reflect that change.

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/thomas-grande-on-qui-tam/feed/ 9:51 Sometimes a chance meeting can take place when you grab the wrong airport shuttle. That's exactly what happened to me when I arrived in ... Sometimes a chance meeting can take place when you grab the wrong airport shuttle. That's exactly what happened to me when I arrived in San Francisco this past June. I shared a shuttle with Thomas Grande and his wife. Mr. Grande practices Qui Tam law and he gave me a brief education before we arrived at his hotel. I was able to recapture a bit of that discussion earlier this week when I called Mr. Grande at his office in Hawaii. Show ID and Intro Interview with Thomas Grande of Grande Law Offices The Qui Tam Online Network How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Note: At the time that this interview was conducted, Mr. Grande was a partner with Davis Levin Livingston Grande Attorneys.Acirc;nbsp; This post has been updated to reflect that change. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/thomas-grande-on-qui-tam/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/183/0/061008-ES-Portrait-52.mp3 Ashley LaFave http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/30912124/ http://www.electricsky.net/ashley-lafave/#comments Mon, 02 Oct 2006 03:26:07 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/ashley-lafave/ There’s a certain irony with the timing of this episode. Nevertheless, I am amazed by Ashley’s passion for, and commitment to, her rabbits.

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/ashley-lafave/feed/ 9:54 There's a certain irony with the timing of this episode. Nevertheless, I am amazed by Ashley's passion for, and commitment to, her rabbits. Show ID ... There's a certain irony with the timing of this episode. Nevertheless, I am amazed by Ashley's passion for, and commitment to, her rabbits. Show ID and intro Interview with Ashley LaFave of the Spencerville Hillside Rabbitry How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/ashley-lafave/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/181/0/061001-ES-Portrait-51.mp3 Red Fridays http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/26982720/ http://www.electricsky.net/red-fridays/#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2006 06:32:53 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/red-fridays/ It’s a simple idea: wear red on Fridays to show support for the troops and families of the Canadian military. It’s not about politics or ideology. It’s about people. It’s called Red Fridays and it was organized by Karen Boire and Lisa Miller.

  • Show ID and Intro
  • Interview with Karen Boire and Lisa Miller
  • Married to the Canadian Forces
  • Audio clips from Red Friday on Parliament Hill (Ottawa, Canada)
    • Steve Madely (CFRA)
    • Gen. Rick Hillier
    • Prime Minister Stephen Harper

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/red-fridays/feed/ 8:16 It's a simple idea: wear red on Fridays to show support for the troops and families of the Canadian military. It's not about politics ... It's a simple idea: wear red on Fridays to show support for the troops and families of the Canadian military. It's not about politics or ideology. It's about people. It's called Red Fridays and it was organized by Karen Boire and Lisa Miller. Show ID and Intro Interview with Karen Boire and Lisa Miller Married to the Canadian Forces Audio clips from Red Friday on Parliament Hill (Ottawa, Canada) Steve Madely (CFRA) Gen. Rick Hillier Prime Minister Stephen Harper How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/red-fridays/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/178/0/060924-ES-Portrait-50.mp3 His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/23438228/ http://www.electricsky.net/his-holiness-sri-sri-ravi-shankar/#comments Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:00:22 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/his-holiness-sri-sri-ravi-shankar/ His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Electric Sky host, Mark BlevisHis Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is touring the world as part of the celebration of the Art of Living Foundation’s twenty-fifth anniversary. I spoke with him during his stop in Ottawa.

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/his-holiness-sri-sri-ravi-shankar/feed/ 9:32 His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is touring the world as part of the celebration of the Art of Living Foundation's twenty-fifth anniversary. I ... His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is touring the world as part of the celebration of the Art of Living Foundation's twenty-fifth anniversary. I spoke with him during his stop in Ottawa. Show ID and Intro Interview with His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar How to SUBSCRIBE to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/his-holiness-sri-sri-ravi-shankar/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/176/0/060917-ES-Portrait-49.mp3 We interrupt this program http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/18958230/ http://www.electricsky.net/we-interrupt-this-program/#comments Sat, 02 Sep 2006 22:00:56 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/we-interrupt-this-program/ Unfortunately, we were the target of a robbery and, as a result, I will be unable to produce Electric Sky until I replace my stolen equipment. Everyone is okay.

I hope to be rolling again as soon as possible.

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/we-interrupt-this-program/feed/ 0:44 Unfortunately, we were the target of a robbery and, as a result, I will be unable to produce Electric Sky until I replace my stolen ... Unfortunately, we were the target of a robbery and, as a result, I will be unable to produce Electric Sky until I replace my stolen equipment. Everyone is okay. I hope to be rolling again as soon as possible. Electric,Sky,,Podcasts Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/we-interrupt-this-program/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/174/0/ES_Interrupted.mp3 Lee Edward Fodi http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/16868558/ http://www.electricsky.net/lee-edward-fodi/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2006 23:00:01 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/lee-edward-fodi/ Lee Edward Fodi

Imagine a children’s fantasy book that entertains, inspires and illustrates the magic of facing ourselves. Imagine that book enjoys enough success to merit a sequel. That book is Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers.

Hear a review of Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers on Just One More Book.

Photo: www.leefodi.com

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/lee-edward-fodi/feed/ 9:27 Imagine a children's fantasy book that entertains, inspires and illustrates the magic of facing ourselves. Imagine that book enjoys enough success to merit a ... Imagine a children's fantasy book that entertains, inspires and illustrates the magic of facing ourselves. Imagine that book enjoys enough success to merit a sequel. That book is Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers. Show ID and Intro Interview with Lee Edward Fodi Hear a review of Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers on Just One More Book. Photo: www.leefodi.com How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/lee-edward-fodi/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/172/0/060827-ES-Portrait-48.mp3 Miles Copeland http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/14988553/ http://www.electricsky.net/miles-copeland/#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:28:52 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/miles-copeland/ Miles CopelandMiles Copeland has made a career of doing what others felt was crazy. In the process, he changed the music and entertainment business with acts such as The Police and The Bellydance Superstars.

Electric Sky has interviewed Miles’ brothers, Ian (click here for Ian) and Stewart (click here for Stewart).

Photo: The Copeland Group website

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/miles-copeland/feed/ 10:19 Miles Copeland has made a career of doing what others felt was crazy. In the process, he changed the music and entertainment business with ... Miles Copeland has made a career of doing what others felt was crazy. In the process, he changed the music and entertainment business with acts such as The Police and The Bellydance Superstars. Show ID and Intro Interview with Miles Copeland Electric Sky has interviewed Miles' brothers, Ian (click here for Ian) and Stewart (click here for Stewart). Photo: The Copeland Group website How to subscribe to Electric Sky - it's free. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/miles-copeland/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/170/0/060820-ES-Portrait-47.mp3 Stewart Copeland http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/12248444/ http://www.electricsky.net/stewart-copeland/#comments Sun, 13 Aug 2006 23:00:03 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/stewart-copeland/ Everyone Stares promotional photoAs an exercise to learn a new software package he’d bought, Stewart Copeland went through fifty hours of home movies he shot of his band, The Police. Doing so reminded him that despite a reputation of fighting between band members, The Police was a tight nit group that worked hard and had fun. Stewart spoke to me from his studio about the upcoming release of a DVD he produced from his home movies, Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out.

NOTE: Everyone Stares is dedicated to the memories of Kim Turner (Tour Manager for The Police) and Stewart’s brother Ian (Booking Agent for The Police). Click here to listen to an interview I did with Ian in June 2005.

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/stewart-copeland/feed/ 9:36 As an exercise to learn a new software package he'd bought, Stewart Copeland went through fifty hours of home movies he shot of his band, ... As an exercise to learn a new software package he'd bought, Stewart Copeland went through fifty hours of home movies he shot of his band, The Police. Doing so reminded him that despite a reputation of fighting between band members, The Police was a tight nit group that worked hard and had fun. Stewart spoke to me from his studio about the upcoming release of a DVD he produced from his home movies, Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out. Show ID and Intro Interview with Stewart Copeland Audio clips from Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out NOTE: Everyone Stares is dedicated to the memories of Kim Turner (Tour Manager for The Police) and Stewart's brother Ian (Booking Agent for The Police). Click here to listen to an interview I did with Ian in June 2005. Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/stewart-copeland/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/165/0/060813-ES-Portrait-46.mp3 The Bookies http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/9571873/ http://www.electricsky.net/the-bookies/#comments Sun, 06 Aug 2006 17:00:14 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/the-bookies/ The BookiesWhile on vacation in Denver a few weeks ago, someone suggested to my wife and me that we check out a great, independent book store that specializes in children’s books and resources for teachers. We ended up spending a good part of the afternoon at the store, and left with an armload of books. While there, I had a chance to speak with the founder and owner, Sue Lubeck.

  • Show ID and Intro
  • Interview with Sue Lubeck, founder and owner of The Bookies
  • A new Podcast about children’s books, Just One More Book
  • Soundseeing of the Fractured Fairy Tales section of the bookstore

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/the-bookies/feed/ 9:58 While on vacation in Denver a few weeks ago, someone suggested to my wife and me that we check out a great, independent book store ... While on vacation in Denver a few weeks ago, someone suggested to my wife and me that we check out a great, independent book store that specializes in children's books and resources for teachers. We ended up spending a good part of the afternoon at the store, and left with an armload of books. While there, I had a chance to speak with the founder and owner, Sue Lubeck. Show ID and Intro Interview with Sue Lubeck, founder and owner of The Bookies A new Podcast about children's books, Just One More Book Soundseeing of the Fractured Fairy Tales section of the bookstore Podcasts,,Portrait Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/the-bookies/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/164/0/060806-ES-Portrait-45.mp3 Electric Sky is coming back http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/7001079/ http://www.electricsky.net/electric-sky-is-coming-back/#comments Sat, 29 Jul 2006 22:44:44 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/electric-sky-is-coming-back/ Electric Sky will be returning shortly after a little over a month of relaxation.

]]> http://www.electricsky.net/electric-sky-is-coming-back/feed/ 1:04 Electric Sky will be returning shortly after a little over a month of relaxation. Electric Sky will be returning shortly after a little over a month of relaxation. Podcasts,,Promo Mark Blevis no No http://www.electricsky.net/electric-sky-is-coming-back/http://www.electricsky.net/podpress_trac/feed/160/0/060425-ES-Promo-02.mp3 Preserving Aviation History http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/electricsky/~3/76556512/ http://www.electricsky.net/preserving-aviation-history/#comments Sat, 17 Jun 2006 03:03:25 +0000 electricskypodcast@gmail.com (Mark Blevis) http://www.electricsky.net/?p=150 Air Show Ottawa 2006 takes place this weekend. I went to the media event thinking that the air show was about fancy machines and fancier aerobatics. It turns out to be equally about preserving aviation history and honouring those who gave their lives in combat.

  • Show ID and Intro
  • Preparing to take off
  • Interview with Jim Terry, owner of the Pacific Prowler
  • Interview with Michael Potter, vintage aircraft collector
  • Air Show Ottawa 2006

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]]> http://www.electricsky.net/preserving-aviation-history/feed/ 11:46 Air Show Ottawa 2006 takes place this weekend. I went to the media event thinking that the air show was about fancy machines and fancier ... Air Show Ottawa 2006 takes place this weekend. I went to the media event thinking that the air show was about fancy machines and fancier aerobatics. It turns out to be equally about preserving aviation history and honouring those who gave their lives in combat. Show ID and Intro Preparing to take off Interview with Jim Terry, owner of the Pacific Prowler Interview with Michael Potter, vintage airc