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In this episode Kate and Sally talk about why rainy days are the best days and how taking a break from therapy is the ultimate self-care. They answer listener emails about making friends when you’re socially awkward, dealing with people when you hate all people, and how to cope with emotionally abusive family members without abandoning your siblings. Oh, and enjoy the non-denominational Easter egg at this episode’s conclusion!

Have a question? Tweet at Kate and Sally or the podcast! Plus, find a “Struggle Buddy” on Twitter at #StrugglePodBuds420.

Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

Source: The Struggle Bus
https://strugglebuspodcast.wordpress.com/2015/03/16/episode-11-taking-a-therapy-hiatus-as-self-care-and-hell-is-almost-all-other-people-for-one-reason-or-another/

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In this Episode:

Mike tells a story that he has never told anyone (even his wife) and The Bartender is, for the first time, at a loss for words. Then Tommy talks about the idea of “casual racism”, which culminates with a story about what NOT to do when you “see something” suspicious on the train. Like the show?  Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Guests:

Mike Guild is a comedian and storyteller in NYC. He hosts a movie based show at Creek and the Cave called Movie Night with Mike, and is the producer of the storytelling open mic “The Dump” hosted by Jake Hart. He also is the head writer and director of the sketch team HOT BEEF. Follow him on Twitter @MikeGuildNYC. Here he is looking mysterious:

Tommy O’Malley is a Brooklyn-based writer, blogger and storyteller. His work has appeared in the Austin American-Statesman, Queerty, Swagger New York and more. He hosts “Big City Stories”, a monthly storytelling show in Manhattan, and appears regularly on other shows and podcasts, including “RISK!” (hosted by Kevin Allison) and “What Are You Afraid Of?” (hosted by Mara Wilson). He is an editorial intern and member of the Field Research Team at the NYC-based theater company The Civilians. Follow him on Twitter @tommyomalley. Here he is looking sharp:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“L.S.F.” by Kasabian

“Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Sea Of Tears)” by Destroyer

“Music To Watch Girls By” by The James Taylor Quartet

“Laid” by James

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2015/03/10/episode-55-if-you-see-something-say-something-even-if-it-takes-a-few-years/

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In this Episode:

The Bartender is joined by Norm Lewis and The Bitchy Waiter for another wonderful live show. PLUS a listener shout out, and we play Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice with Jordan McDonough! Recorded at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY. Like the show? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Pics by the amazing Tom Scola:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2015/02/23/episode-54-live-with-norm-lewis-and-the-bitchy-waiter/

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In this Episode:

The Serial parody you’ve all been waiting for! Every year, The Bartender’s friends celebrate the Scottish tradition of Burns Night, which honors poet Robert Burns. There is haggis, scotch, tartan, scotch, poems, scotch and toasts. This year Forest Ray was given the task to tell the “Immortal Memory” which revolves around a very naughty poem by Burns. So he wrote a spoof of the popular and awesome NPR podcast Serial. Here it is! Conceived by Forest Ray and Jordan Kraft, written by Forest Ray, with the vocal stylings of Forest, Jordan, Sharda Sekaran, Suparna Mukherjee, Alex Kveton and yours truly, Katharine, doing her best impersonation of the host of Serial Sarah Koenig (who Katharine just found out is her cousin).

PLUS listener shout out and news about the SECOND AMAZING GUEST for the next Tell The Bartender LIVE! Also, a new episode of the advice show The Bartender co-hosts, The Struggle Bus, is up. Like the show? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Photos from Burns Night by Elizabeth Hutchinson:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bad Dream (The Theme From Serial)” by Nick Thorburn

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2015/02/04/episode-52-bonus-the-immortal-serial/

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In this Episode:

Andrea recalls a series of events that lead to a major life change, and Forest talks about performing what should have been a simple procedure during his time as an Army medic in Iraq.

PLUS listener shout outs and news about the next Tell The Bartender LIVE! Also, a new episode of the advice show The Bartender co-hosts, The Struggle Bus, is up. Like the show? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Andrea Allan is an awesome comedian, person, and you should follow her on Twitter. Here she is being a badass:

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2015/01/21/episode-51-highlow-and-stitch/

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In this episode: The Zin is in and the shoes are off (literally). Sally talks about her first ever Christmas and Kate’s eventful (not in a good way) New Year’s Eve. Next up, Kate and Sally respond to a young single parent who wants to explore a new career but is wondering if it’s too late (spoiler alert: it’s not) and whether it’s good parenting to do so (spoiler alert: it is, and we explain why). Finally we respond to an email from a listener in Utah who wants to know what the hell is up with her feelings of jealousy and control in her otherwise open, trusting, and communicative relationship.

Have a question? Tweet at Kate and Sally!

Theme song by Marty Scanlon!

Source: The Struggle Bus
https://strugglebuspodcast.wordpress.com/2015/01/20/episode-7-a-dab-of-talk-about-bisexuality-why-its-never-too-late-to-start-over-even-though-it-always-feels-like-it-is-and-dealing-with-jealousy-and-control-in-relationships-no-matter-wh/

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In this Episode:

Frankie joins The Bartender to talk about when she first realized that maybe you shouldn’t answer the door when you live alone. Even if it’s the lead paint inspector. Then Liz tells a very touching story about what she learned from her first love. It also involves a filing cabinet.

PLUS listener shout outs and news about the next Tell The Bartender LIVE! Like the show? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Frankie Mace is an incredible sommelier, restaurant manager and person. Here she is showing off some sweet skills in a photo for the Wall Street Journal:

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2015/01/04/episode-50-filing-solo/

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In this Episode:

Shawn joins The Bartender to talk about political discourse in the age of social media, “Racebook”, and how he handles situations when the police are involved.

Then Korde tells a story about a funny coincidence that happened when he first moved to New York. It’s kind of beautiful, you guys.

PLUS listener shout outs and The Bartender needs your help! Like the show? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Shawn is a VO artist, actor and baseball aficionado. Here he is rocking his team uniform:

Korde Tuttle is an incredible playwright, poet and all around awesome person. Here he is in what I’m told is a totally candid shot and I’m jealous:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Blue Lines” by Massive Attack

“The Impossible” by Monster Movie

“Forest” by Bran Van 3000

“Fairytale of New York” by The Pogues

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/12/17/episode-49-politics-facebook-and-friendship/

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In this Episode:

The Bartender is joined by Myka Fox and Keisha Zollar for another wonderful live show. PLUS listener shout outs, and we play Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice! Recorded at UCB East, NY, NY as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Like the show? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Myka Fox is a comedian, writer, storyteller, podcaster, and one of my favorite people on Twitter.

Keisha Zollar is an actor, comedian, and an all around awesome person. She is working on a documentary called “An Uncomfortable Conversation About Race” and will be hosting a panel discussion on December 6th! Follow her on Twitter as well.

Pics from the show!

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/11/12/episode-47-live-with-myka-fox-and-keisha-zollar/

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In this Episode:

David Lawson joins Katharine to tell the story about, well, the worst thing to happen while leading a “Ghost Tour” in a graveyard in Boston. And Lauren Hennessy is back to talk about a scary thing that happened while in a lighting booth for a show. PLUS listener shout outs, and tickets are available for the next LIVE show for the New York Comedy Festival on November 8th! Like what you hear? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

About The Guests:

David Lawson is a writer, performer, and totally awesome person who also kills it on Twitter. He also hosts The Astoria Bookshop Storytelling Show (the second Tuesday of each month at 7PM) and the podcast Stipend. Here is the article about his story.

Lauren Hennessy is an actor, podcast host, and an overall awesome person. Get his show “Bottoms Up With Hennessy” here!

Here is David Lawson, being awesome:

Lauren Hennessey, in this amazing short doc:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“The Killing Moon” by Echo & The Bunnymen

“Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps” by Cake

“Under The Milky Way” by The Church

“Never Knows Your Name” by Tide

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/10/30/episode-46-halloween-spooktacular/

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In this Episode:

The Bartender is joined by herself because her computer somehow lost all of her yet-to-be-released interviews (and all of GarageBand!) so the very special Halloween episode will be up next week BUT Katharine didn’t want to leave you hanging. So, for the first time, she is releasing audio from the very personal (and hilarious!) one woman show she did 4 years ago about her (difficult relationship with her) dad. She is very nervous and needs a hug. Enjoy! Like the show? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Pictures from the show by Sarah Lasley

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Hello Image” by Gold Streets

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/10/22/episode-45-this-time-its-personal/

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In this Episode:

The Bartender is joined by Janeane Garofalo, Mara Wilson and Jeffrey Cranor for another wonderful live show. PLUS listener shout outs, and we play Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice with Jordan McDonough! Recorded at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY as part of New York ComicCon‘s Super Week. Like the show? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Watch a clip here:

Pics here by Tom Scola:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/10/08/episode-44-live-with-janeane-garofalo-mara-wilson-and-jeffrey-cranor/

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In this episode:

Kevin Allison walks us through sexual awakenings in his life, and talks about his first time experimenting with BDSM, polyamory, why he is “The Skipper and not Gilligan”, and a class he teaches at Kink Camp.  Then Meghan Turbitt gets personal with The Bartender about the first time she had sex, and Katharine in turn shares a very intimate story with Meghan about her hymen.

PLUS listener shout outs, and news about the next LIVE show for New York ComicCon’s Superweek on October 5th at 4:00pm with Janeane Garofalo, Mara Wilson and Jeffrey Cranor! Tickets are available here! Like the show? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Kevin Allison is an actor, storyteller, and the host of the wonderful storytelling show Risk. (The very embarrassing story Katharine told on it recently is up here!) You can hear more about his adventures on his infamous episode Kevin Goes to Kink Camp. Here he is looking quite handsome:

Meghan Turbitt is an incredible artist and you should see all of her amazing work as soon as possible. Here is one of my favorite pieces:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Honey In The Sun” by Camera Obscura

“Girls and Boys” by Blur

“Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps” by Cake

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/09/17/episode-43-theres-a-first-time-for-everything/

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In this episode:

The incredibly talented Mychal Denzel Smith is a contributing writer at The Nation, freelances for other major publications, makes frequent appearances on television and is prodigious on Twitter. He also spent four years at a distinguished university but never graduated. This is a story about questioning authority, why it’s so important to do so no matter what the consequences, and, like any great narrative, there is a boat explosion. Ok, he had nothing to do with the boat but he is responsible for some other big things.

PLUS news about the monthly advice show Katharine co-hosts called The Struggle Bus, and tickets are available now for the next Tell The Bartender LIVE brought to you by New York ComicCon’s Superweek! Get them here. Like the show? Tip The Bartender! Or give it 5 stars!

Here is  Smith’s phenomenal cover story for the latest edition of The Nation: How Trayvon Martin’s Death Launched a New Generation of Black Activism.

Mychal Denzel Smith in a tie, smiling, taking over the world. 

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“La belle et le bad boy” by MC Solaar

“Dare I Say” by Bran Van 3000

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/09/01/episode-42-an-education/

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In this Episode:

The Bartender is joined by Jamie Kilstein and Chris Gethard for another wonderful live show. PLUS a listener shout out, and we play Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice with Shawn T. Andrew! Recorded at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY.

Photos taken by the amazing Tom Scola:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/08/18/episode-41-live-with-jamie-kilstein-and-chris-gethard/

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In this episode:

Bastard Keith and The Bartender get personal about kinks, his sexual journey and awakenings, and the best way to deal with a heckler. Also, we cover “water sports”, creative one-night stands, new ways to describe various sex acts, and there’s a special appearance from a character known as Constable Teasebottom. This episode is NSFW but really, none of them are.

PLUS listener shout outs, tickets are available here for the next live show on August 14th with Chris Gethard and Jamie Kilstein AND check out Katharine’s advice show with Sally Tamarkin called The Struggle Bus! Like the show? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

Bastard Keith is burlesque MC, actor, performer and all around great guy and if you follow him on Twitter your life will change for the better. Here he is looking dashing:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Every Day Is Like Sunday” by Morrissey

“Going Up” by Infant Sorrow

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/08/05/episode-40-get-your-kink-on-with-bastard-keith-and-constable-teasebottom/

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In this episode:

The Curry Man:  Marty talks about “The Curry Man” who visits you in your sleep. This is real.

Typhoon Of Shame: Sally shares a very personal tale about meeting her life long hero under the worst circumstances. It involves a famous person who was a guest on this show.

PLUS The Bartender tells a story about meeting one of her personal idols AND listener shout-outs, info for some of The Bartender’s live shows, and an announcement of a new podcast Katharine will be co-hosting with Sally! It’s an advice show called “The Struggle Bus” and we want to hear YOUR questions about anything so email us at StruggleBusPodcast@gmail.com.

Like the show? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

ALSO see Katharine give out “love advice” as a guest on the latest episode of the awesome show And She Bakes here!

About Our Guests:

Marty Scanlon is a brilliant performer, writer and person. He’s also great on Twitter. Here he is making smeyes at the camera:

Sally Tamarkin is everything. She is a brilliant writer, friend, person, and she, too, is great on Twitter. Don’t look at this photo of her if you can’t handle falling in love:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Happy” by Best Coast

“Hello Image” by Gold Streets

“Little Babies” by Sleater Kinney

“The Killing Moon” by Nouvelle Vague

“Four Provinces” by The Walkmen

“Don’t Look Back In Anger” by Oasis

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/07/21/episode-39-first-impressions/

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In this episode:

Michael Izquierdo went to Canada to relax and work on some creative projects. Canadian immigration had a different idea about who he was. And Jenny Jaffe joins The Bartender to talk about what happens when you don’t read the instructions on edible pot chocolate. Let’s just say she wasn’t quite herself. Sadly, the Canadians didn’t get involved.

PLUS listener shout outs, Keith and the Girl and Citizen Radio shout outs, and news about the next live show! Also, The Bartender get personal in her latest appearance on Keith and the Girl here. Like the show? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

Michael Izquierdo is an amazing actor, writer, producer and person. Here he is on a roof somewhere:

Jenny Jaffe is a writer, comedian, podcaster, and kicks ass on Twitter. Here she is on a regular Sunday:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Roll With It” by Oasis

“Sinope” by Dawn of Midi

“Knives Out” by Radiohead

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/07/07/episode-38-incognito/

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In this Episode:

When To Tell The Bartender: Anne Zander used to bartend. She gives some good advice about how not to hit on your server, and speaks from her own personal experience about the one time the tables were turned. It didn’t go so well.

The X-Pastor: Sean Tucker used to be a pastor. He talks about the fascinating journey that led him away from the church.

PLUS listener shout outs and an impromptu appearance from Katharine’s favorite Twitterer Fat Gay Vegan! Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

Here is a photo of Anne and me in London, or is it America?

Sean Tucker, looking mighty fine:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“London” by The Smiths

“Not From London” by Petula 62

“Kingdom of Doom” by The Good, the Bad & the Queen

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/06/23/episode-37-london-calling/

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In this Episode:

Jeffrey Cranor, co-creator of the amazing podcast Welcome To Night Vale, talks to the Bartender about art, writing, performing, and what keeps him going.

PLUS listener shout outs, Keith and the Girl and Citizen Radio shout outs, and a drink of the week inspired by Welcome To Night Vale! Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

Here is our guest looking dapper:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Somewhere in Texas” by The Raveonettes

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/06/06/episode-36-writing-creating-and-the-fine-art-of-getting-someones-name-right/

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In this Episode:

Brokedown Dorm Room: Dylan Marron tells us about the time he was caught in a pretty serious drug bust, unbeknownst to him.

UCBanned: Jake Hart was banned from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater for a year. He’ll explain why.

PLUS listener shout outs, Mara Wilson and Citizen Radio shout outs, and 24 and Mad Men spoilers from actor Tate Donovan! (Not really.) Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

Dylan Marron is an actor/writer/awesome person. You may recognize him as the voice of Carlos in Welcome To Night Vale. Here he is the day we recorded!

Jake Hart is a comedian and the host of two awesome storytelling shows, The Dump and ASS. Here is he not getting kicked out of a club!

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Tender” by Blur

“The Killing Moon” by Echo & The Bunnymen

“Out of Sequence” by Phenotract

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/05/26/episode-35-caught-in-the-act/

Jack and Dan discuss a brief history of hacking, explain how the NSA captured personal user data from major internet providers, and provide a few essential security tips for the web and mobile on Minnesota’s progressive talk station, AM 950.

Learn more about about the NSA from expert James Bamford, and security from host Steve Gibson.

Thanks for listening to Jack and Dan.

Stay tuned.

Filed under: Audio, Blog, Culture, Episode, Friends, Interviews, Media, News and Politics, News/Commentary, Podcast, Politics, Radio, Regular, Reporting, Tech, Technology Tagged: AM 950, Dan Patterson, Episode, Glenn Greenwald, Hackers, Hacking, Jack Rice, NSA, Podcast, Radio, Snowden, Technology

Source: Dan Patterson
http://danpatterson.com/2014/05/19/hacking-explained-jack-rice-and-dan-patterson-on-progressive-am-950/

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In this Episode:

The bartender is joined by Mara Wilson and Wyatt Cenac for a very special live show about relationships. PLUS listener shout outs, and we play Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice with Matty Blake! Recorded at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY.

Watch a clip of the opening here:

Photos taken by the amazing Tom Scola:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/05/13/episode-34-live-with-mara-wilson-and-wyatt-cenac/

BHB pal/podcaster Katharine Heller will be doing a live version of her popular Tell the Bartender podcast Thursday (5/8) at Union Hall.

If you’re a fan of podcasts from Marc Maron, the Moth or Nerdist and haven’t heard Tell the Bartender you’re missing out!

CATCH UP NOW ON ALL TELL THE BARTENDER EPISODES AT THE BROOKLYN BUGLE

Storytelling guest at the live show will be:

Wyatt Cenac, Comedian/Actor/Awesome Person (The Daily Show, King of the Hill, and many other amazing things)

Mara Wilson, Actor/Writer/Awesome Person (Welcome to Nightvale, Matilda, Mrs. Doubtfire, and many other amazing things)

WITH a special appearance by Matty Blake Actor/Writer (30 Rock, Orange Is The New Black)

It will be a night of stories, drinks and fun! One lucky audience member will get a chance to win a prize with the game, “Bar Talk”, PLUS we play everyone’s favorite game “Craigslist Ad or Casting Notice” with Matty Blake! Prizes sponsored by By Brooklyn.

Thursday, May 8th 8:00-9:00
Doors at 7:30
$10

Tickets:
http://www.unionhallny.com/event/542953-tell-bartender-live-brooklyn/

Source: Brooklyn Heights Blog
http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/67071

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In this Episode:

Patti Cleary was in her Junior year of college when she noticed something new and different about her backside. She walks us through the very delicate ins and outs of having a pilonidal cyst. Recorded in St. Paul Minnesota!

Charlie Kasov was given Zoloft (an antidepressant), among other things, back when it was still being tested on teenagers. Things didn’t go so well.

PLUS, news about the LIVE show on May 8th with Wyatt Cenac and Mara Wilson, and listener shout outs! Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

Patti Cleary is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Midwest, and in her free time competes as “Sock-It Wench” in her local roller derby circuit. Here she is busting a move:

Charlie Kasov is a writer and comedian, and can be found showing off his chops all over New York City. Here he is with an adorable dog:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Three MCs and One DJ” by Beastie Boys

“Deceptacon” by Le Tigre

“The Last High” by The Dandy Warhols

“The Impossible” by Monster Movie

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/05/01/episode-33-medical-misadventures/

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From an ad-hoc classroom through the bustling streets of Cairo, Egypt to the Pyramids of Giza, this is an audio journal of stories and  thoughts recorded while working with Small World News to train Sudanese media makers in March of 2014.

Our hotel was located down a busy, dusty ally in downtown Cairo. Each day our team scribbled on charts and whiteboards in a top-floor classroom with windows that opened to the noisy clanking of perpetual construction. For two weeks over coffee and sheesha with our Sudanese colleagues we used Android devices to review the techniques of telling stories that deeply resonate with people.

Our group was remarkable, and individually live fascinating lives in different regions of Sudan. Each day was an opportunity to learn more about family, music, language, and culture. With the help of great translators listened to personal stories, asked questions, and recorded audio. As with my prior trip to Sudan, I also occasionally recorded short audio journal entries of our activity. Far from an official report, this is a narrative that tries to capture the essence of the people of Sudan, as well as the sounds of Egypt.

In this episode you’ll hear a number of captivating stories:

• The story of a mother awake in a storm anxiously awaiting the return of her son.
• The impact of the Egyptian revolution on tourism at the Giza Pyramids.
• The impact of violence and systemic marginalization on language, music, and dance in Kordofan.
• How mobile phones are empowering disenfranchised groups.
• The pop music of Sudan, Egypt, Eritrea, and Ethiopia.

Notes: 

The experiences shared in this story are raw, unvettable, and sometimes shocking. Yet these experiences are shared by thousands of Sudanese  refugees and internally displaced persons. To learn more about systemic marginalization and the wars in Sudan, Kordofan, and Darfur please read Richard Cockett’s Sudan, Darfur, Islamism and the World.

The stories shared in this episode were conducted with a local, untrained translator and recorded on the fly with a Marantz PMD620. I speak Arabic poorly and did my best to keep up with the narrative, but surely much nuance and context was lost in translation. Arabic clarification and edits are welcome.

Thanks for listening.

سلام‎

Learn More:

• The Sudan Project
• Small World News
• StoryMaker

Sudan Stories:

• The Story of M – A Choice
• The Story of N – A Witness
• Language, Guns, & Phones

Filed under: Audio, Blog, Culture, Episode, Interviews, Media, News and Politics, News/Commentary, Podcast, Politics, Post Archive, Reporting Tagged: Audio, Brian Conley, Cairo, Dan Patterson, Egypt, Episode, Guns, Interview, Journalism, Kordofan, Language, Media, Nuba, Phones, Podcast, Reporting, Small World News, Stories, Sudan, Teaching, Training

Source: Dan Patterson
http://danpatterson.com/2014/04/28/sudan-stories-language-guns-phones/

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N is from a city in Sudan. I met her during our training course in Cairo. N was a media student for two weeks and I had to opportunity to know her well. In Sudan, N has a reputation as a hard-working and warm-hearted activist. Her loud voice was heard and noted by the UN and the international community, but was largely ignored by the Sudanese government. Until she witnessed corruption and spoke too loudly.

For the crime of witnessing and reporting corruption, N was imprisoned and kept in solitary confinement. She placed in a stark cell and kept alone for months. Her only company was the bright light that shone perpetually, keeping her awake for days at a time. From time to time she was removed from her cell and forced by her captors to stare in to a blinding light during brutal interrogations. 

Then, just prior to Ramadan for reasons still unknown, she was released. She’s worried about government surveillance, her family, and her safety. She wanted to learn to make media as a form of empowerment. Over coffee and cheap cigarettes N shared her story as we sat and looked at the Cairo sunset.

The experiences shared by N are raw, unvettable, and sometimes shocking. Yet N’s experience is shared by thousands of Sudanese  refugees and internally displaced persons. To learn more about systemic marginalization and the wars in Sudan, Kordofan, and Darfur please read Richard Cockett’s Sudan, Darfur, Islamism and the World.

Note: This interview was conducted with a local, untrained translator and recorded on the fly with a Marantz PMD620. I speak Arabic poorly and did my best to keep up with the narrative, but surely much nuance and context was lost in translation. Arabic clarification and edits are welcome.

Thanks for listening.

سلام‎

Learn More:

• The Sudan Project
• Small World News
• StoryMaker

Sudan Stories:

• The Story of M – A Choice
• The Story of N – A Witness

Filed under: Audio, Blog, Episode, Interviews, Media, News and Politics, News/Commentary, Podcast, Politics, Radio, Reporting Tagged: Audio, Blind, Egypt, Episode, N, Podcast, Prison, Sudan

Source: Dan Patterson
http://danpatterson.com/2014/04/23/sudan-stories-the-story-of-n-imprisoned-and-blinded/

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M is a Sudanese activist living in Cairo. As a young man in Sudan M was kidnapped, forced to join the military, and punished for refusing to learn bomb-making tactics. Years later M was released and built a life in Sudan. Yet he was seized again and tortured by the government. He bribed his way to freedom, sold his house, and fled to Cairo. Now he’s running out of money. M faces a choice between selling a kidney and becoming a suicide bomber.

I was introduced to M by friends in our Sudanese training program. On the final day of training our translator tugged my sleeve while I was busy checking the encryption on a mobile device. M – shy, short, with a strong voice but sympathetic disposition and dressed in Western clothing – was was introduced as a Cairo resident friend of our group. M shared his story as we sat together on cracked brown couches in the bright, smoke-filled lobby of a small hotel in downtown Cairo.

The experiences shared by M are raw, unvettable, and sometimes shocking. Yet M’s experience is shared by thousands of Sudanese  refugees and internally displaced persons. To learn more about systemic marginalization and the wars in Sudan, Kordofan, and Darfur please read Richard Cockett’s Sudan, Darfur, Islamism and the World.

Note: This interview was conducted with a local, untrained translator and recorded on the fly with a Marantz PMD620. I speak Arabic poorly and did my best to keep up with the narrative, but surely much nuance and context was lost in translation. Arabic clarification and edits are welcome.

Thanks for listening.

سلام‎

Learn More:

• The Sudan Project
• Small World News
• StoryMaker

Filed under: Audio, Blog, Culture, Interviews, Media, News and Politics, News/Commentary, Podcast, Politics, Post Archive, Radio, Reporting Tagged: Audio, Egypt, Escape, Freedom, Interview, Kidney, Podcast, Sudan, Suicide Bomb

Source: Dan Patterson
http://danpatterson.com/2014/04/22/sudan-stories-the-story-of-m-sell-a-kidney-or-make-bombs/

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PLUS, news about the LIVE show on May 8th with Wyatt Cenac and Mara Wilson, and listener shout outs! Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

Evan Davis is a comedian, film buff and all around great guy.

Coree Spencer is a comedian, storyteller, filmmaker, and in her spare time rocks it on Twitter. Here she is emulating what my album cover would be if I had a band:

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Ceremony” by New Order

“Is It Wicked Not To Care” by Belle & Sebastian

“Kiss Them For Me” by Siouxsie and the Banshees

“Predictable” by Bran Van 3000

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/04/13/episode-32-a-series-of-firsts/

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Mark Duffy worked in the World Trade Center for 20 years until September 11th, 2001. His son Chris was in school, just a few miles away. The two talk about that day and how they finally found their way home.

PLUS, a new drink inspired by and named after Blair Koenig from STFU Parents and listener shout outs! Like what you hear? Tip me! Or give the show 5 stars!

Chris Duffy is the host of You’re The Expert, an awesome show. Mark Duffy is retired and is a master hiker. He plans to climb to the highest peak in all 50 states.

Music Credits:

“Setting Sun” by Chris Powers

“Happens All The Time” by Chris Powers

“Pink Moon” by Nick Drake

“Bottled in Cork” by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists

Source: Tell The Bartender
http://tellthebartender.com/2014/03/30/episode-31-a-911-story/