A Lot to Learn with Austin Rogers
Summary: For the guy who knows everything, he's still got a lot to learn. Jeopardy Champion and trivia expert Austin Rogers dives into the arcane and unheralded to find the thing behind the thing. The stories, interests, careers and disciplines that exist just behind the obvious and the personalities associated with them.
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Tobin Ellis is a little bit of magic. Hey, it's even in the name of his company Bar Magic. Austin and Tobin discuss the philosophy of bartending, ergonomics, famous cocktails, and some of the best bars in the USA. It's intoxicating. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, writer, director, and producer Christopher Landon's Happy Death Day 2U premieres on February 13th. In anticipation of its release, he discusses the horror genre, tricks and trades of the film director, and his inspirations. It's really fun and slashery and gory and stuff. See Happy Death Day 2U in theaters February 13th. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When Foodies see a lack of offerings in the tourism market, they say "why doesn't what we want exist right now?" Judi and Karen, the Kilachand and Karp respectively of bespoke culinary tourism company Kilachand+Karp take their entrepreneurial spirit on the road, crafting food-centric tours of a challenging food landscape: INDIA! This is a tasty story of can-do attitude and you're gonna want to a couple more katoris of daal on this thali. I think we got that right. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The YMCA is more than just a gym. Kyle Carroll, Director of Annual Giving at YMCA of Austin, TX, tells us about how this remarkable organization builds community and provides a space for people to connect, grow, and thrive. I get a little bit worked up on this one. It's inspiring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You like Ducati Motorcycles? What about dealing fine art? Want a Ferrari? You into, uh, reptiles? Well then you've got to meet "The Lizard King" Arun Sharma. Sharma, General Manager of Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo, Portland, Oregon's sole Ferrari dealership, tells us about Ferraris, how to find your place in a group, and turning your passion into a career. Holy &*%$ it's fascinating. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Narash - yes, just Narash - of TRYBE, a Singaporean youth assistance program, has for years been embedding himself in youth gangs, diffusing violence, and moving children from a life of crime to high school graduation. In the course of his fieldwork, he's garnered an enviable moniker: The Batman of Singapore. Listen to find out why. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Tim Hanold, CEO of Care Advantage talks to Austin about caring for our elderly families and selves, the economics of aging, and the growth opportunities in this burgeoning economic sector. It's pretty important stuff See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Formula One or F1 is the world's most watched sporting season, yet to most Americans, it's an unknown. Racing Expert and F1 SuperFan Marc Bakker tells us how it's more accessible than we thought and illuminates us with tips and tricks on getting into this fascinating sport. Vroom! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kate McCulley, aka Adventurous Kate, has been traveling solo for the past decade and making a living from it. Her blog Adventurous Kate has hundreds of thousands of followers and was named one of Forbes Magazine's top travel influencer sites. Let's hear from her on the tips and tricks to travel safely and happily and break down some misconceptions about certain parts of the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Happy Bandit Casting's Liz Harris discusses the tricks and trades for getting on your favorite gameshow. She should know; it's her job! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Acclaimed fashion designer Michael Bastian invites us into his West Village home as we discuss menswear, sartorial choices, and how to get ahead in the fashion industry. It's tres chic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Curator, documentary filmmaker, journalist, and environmentalist Leah Thompson talks with Austin about the changes undergoing rural China and her fascinating film on an artist's quest to bring global art to his small village in the remote Anhui province. It's a surprisingly relatable story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Graffiti-come-street artist Didier "JABA" Mathieu discusses the differences between graffiti bombing and organized street art, what's the deal with Banksy, and how street culture's gone global. To quote the 1980s, it's ill See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
NYU Professor and author of "Food, Animals, and the Environment: An Ethical Approach" Christopher Schlottmann chats with Austin on the ethics of food production, carbon footprints, what to eat, and how you can change the world. It's pretty deep. But also fun. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jazz saxophonist and teacher Tim Armacost discusses the grammar of jazz and a bunch of Ornette Coleman. It's pretty tight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
