Movers and Thinkers show

Movers and Thinkers

Summary: Movers & Thinkers is all about why people do what they do. We take you into the minds of some of the most interesting innovators in Nashville and discuss their motivations, passions and challenges. Each episode is produced from a conversation with Nashville Public Radio's Emily Siner.

Podcasts:

 #13: Following The Family’s Footsteps | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1607

Parents pass on their genes, their values — and sometimes, their careers. These guests have taken on the family business, which has connected them more to their parents but, at times, tested their relationships and created lofty expectations. Featuring third-generation luthier Manuel Delgado, second-generation pastor Amy Mears, and poet Caroline Randall Williams, who has written books with her mother.

 #12: The Poet In The Family | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1242

In this episode of Movers & Thinkers, we interview Tiana Clark, a poet from Nashville. Tiana has been tackling uncomfortable truths for years, ever since she wrote in her diary as a child that she hated her mom (who then discovered the writing). Now, she is a nationally lauded poet from Nashville who is the author of Equilibrium, a book of poetry published in 2016. She has a forthcoming poem in The New Yorker.

 #11: What It's Really Like To Start Over | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1442

In our society, what we do often defines how we see ourselves: Our identity is tied up with careers and success. So what happens when we're forced to start over? These people have grappled with reinvention, realizing that it's possible to get out of situations that don't feel right — and figure out how to move forward. Featuring musician Vanessa Carlton, journalist-turned-educator Chris Echegaray and former country music manager Chip Peay.

 A Movers & Thinkers 2-Year Anniversary Update | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 164

In honor of #throwbackThursday, it seems fitting to share this Movers & Thinkers anniversary: The first live show of this podcast took place almost exactly two years ago. This is my heartfelt audio thank-you note.

 #10: Embracing Your Inner Nerd | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1618

These people are unapologetic nerds — passionate about highly technical fields and not afraid to show it. How do they communicate that to people who don't understand the thing they love? And in a broader culture where that word is not always seen as positive, how did they come to embrace their nerd status? Featuring astrophysicist Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, Star Wars maker Chris Lee and computer programmer (and late nerd bloomer) Morley Bankston.

 #9: How Crisis Responders Keep Calm Under Pressure | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1503

When there's a crisis, these are the people who get called in the middle of the night to address it. They've learned how to jump into action at any time and make life-altering decisions on a moment's notice. What kind of personality do they need for a job like that? And after they've handled an emergency, how do they handle the inevitable stress on themselves? Featuring trauma surgeon Timothy Nunez, police chaplain James Duke and crisis communications expert Rosemary Plorin.

 #8: When Interpreters Can't Translate Everything | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1526

Interpreters live at the intersection of disparate languages and cultures, and sometimes they are the only people who can make communication happen . How does that affect their identity? And what happens when they encounter boundaries they simply cannot cross? Featuring banjo player Abigail Washburn, Spanish-English interpreter David Morales and sign language interpreter Scott Baker.

 #7: Where Does Creativity Come From? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1781

These people start with a blank page and end with something that didn't exist before: a completely new piece of music, poetry or art. Featuring country songwriter Victoria Banks, poet TJ Jarrett and public artist Bryce McCloud.

 #6: The Fine Art And Vague Science Of Keeping History Alive | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1779

These people are guardians of the past: They explore kitchens, living rooms and attics, tracking down the recipes, stories and artifacts that tell us who we are and where we came from. Featuring collector David Ewing, folklorist Bradley Hanson and cookbook author Jennifer Justus.

 #5: How Professional Investigators Get The Facts | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1540

When there's trouble, these people are called to figure it out. They are investigators, tasked with tracking down what's causing a problem, who knows about it and how to fix it. Featuring private eye Hal Humphreys, investigative journalist Anita Wadhwani and disease detective Marion Kainer.

 #4: Negotiators | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1730

For many of us, negotiations are limited to buying cars. But these people are pros: They mediate conflicts, finagle compromises and broker deals for a living. Featuring international diplomacy consultant Samar Ali, music attorney John Strohm and church conflict management expert Steve Joiner. Click here to subscribe to the Movers & Thinkers podcast via iTunes.

 #3: Discoverers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1751

There is almost nothing more exhilarating than the feeling of discovering something new — being the first to realize an idea's potential. Featuring mechanical engineer Leon Bellan, NPR music blogger Ann Powers, and serial tech entrepreneur Marcus Whitney.

 #2: Nashville's Fixers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1876

Nashville is booming, but these people know that doesn't mean the city is free of problems. Our guests have spent their careers trying to solve some of the most dire issues in the city and region. Featuring Ron Johnson, director of the Oasis Center's R.E.A.L. program, which aims to keep teens out of prison; Tasha Lemley, co-founder of Nashville's homeless paper, The Contributor, and owner of social enterprise Chai Wallah; and Kasar Abdulla , American-Muslim community advocate and conflict

 #1: Invisible Movers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1458

Sometimes the biggest influencers are the people you don’t see — those who are working behind the scenes in fascinating places or whose work is often anonymous. Featuring acclaimed pastry chef Lisa Donovan, letterpress poster maker Celene Aubry and cybersecurity expert Alexander Berta.

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