They have the model for solving much of the world's problems by looking at systems that already exist in nature.
I spoke with the Gambles on March 6th earlier in the day and then played the interview for my show that night.
The film Thrive is being shown on universities nation wide and has already created a large following considering it's recent release in November of last year.
Men are from Mars and Women Are from Venus. The book was sitting on my coffee table from the past year. As a joke, on of my roommates picked it up from a garage sale, and it sat on the counter ever since.
One day, after making sure no one else was home to see me do so, I picked up the book and read it. While it seemed oversimplified at parts, some sections admittedly rang true. So when Valentine's Day started to come around (as it inevitabley does once a year, whether we are in a relationship or not) I looked for a person who could clarify the questions that daunt many this time of year. The questions about love.
Dr. Louann Brizendine M.D., author of The Female Brain and The Male Brain sat down with me and spoke about her findings about the "love brain".
The love brain is the part of our cognition that controls emotions and reasoning surrounding love.
This love brain changes in men and women. While she claims that men and women are "more alike than they are different" it seems that they two view relationships and love differently and understanding these differences can help resolve disagreements that may come from miscommunication.
For myself, one of the most interesting differences between a man and a women's love brain is the idea that women are more perceptive of feelings and emotions based on evolution. Women who could pick up on non-verbal cues were more likely to be better mother's to their infants before the children mastered language. The women who were perceptive of their child's needs survived, raised healthy children who survived and thus the women that exist today are perceptive by evolution. Men on the other hand did not need to do this in order to ensure the survival of their offspring, and therefore they are less perceptive of non-verbal cues.
After I learned this, I forgave a certain someone in my life for not being able to read my mind.
We spoke about the miscommunications between couples, the way the love brain may work differently in same sex couple versus heterosexual ones and much more.
This is a pre-recorded interview on February 8th and aired on Valentine's Day February 14th.
I began with a lead up question about the feminist movement in the 1960's that claimed men and women's brains were the same so that women would not be seen as subordinate. Dr. Louann Brizendine begins by answering this question.
Radio Radio. it's not just a song by Elvis Costello.
Some would say it's a lifestyle here at KZSC, but for director of the new film Radio Wars, Sandra Mohr, radio would have many possible definitions.
Sandra and I sat down on a phone interview to discuss the new documentary which tells about the history of radio and the use of it as a medium in the past.
Our discussion lead to include the importance of radio in todays life, the rise of the virtual DJ and indeed how the name of the DJ has changed over time.
Last quarter, I studied abroad in Denmark, pursuing my degree in English Literature and furthering my Egyptological studies (I soon grew so tired of explaining why an English Lit major would study in Denmark, a few people came to know me as an International Studies Major. I may or may not have had a part in them thinking this). While I was away, I put this show on hold as well as my affiliation with the radio station KZSC 88.1.
But I'm back. Back on the show and back on board as Talk Programming Director at the station and couldn't be happier about it.
Coming back from my travels (which can be read on my other blog entitled "A Broad Abroad" linked here) I thought I would look back to the past show and pick one interview to re-edit.
Early last year I had the pleasure of sitting down the author Siobhan Fallon to talk about her then recently released book, You Know When The Men Are Gone
We recorded the interview earlier in the day it was aired a few hours later so most of the audio listeners heard was unedited. For this show, I pieced it together to a more cohesive piece.
Since it's release the book, about the lives of the spouses of deployed soldiers, has gotten rave reviews across the map including recognition from the New York Times, SF Gate and the LA times.
This week on People You Should Know, I focused truly on "People" in the plural. The United States Peace Crops.
On Tuesday May 2, I sat down with Peace Corps Veteran and correspondent Aimee Munroe who serves as a resource and interviewer for the Peace Corps on the UC Santa Cruz campus. Aimee spoke about the application process, what the Peace Corps means to her and her experience living overseas in the Muslim country, Niger, for over two years where she worked as a medical assistant.
With Aimee, came Sandor Callahan. An energetic senior graduating this spring at UC Santa Cruz who was recently accepted into the Peace Corps and will be serving in China teaching English. He leaves two weeks after graduation. Sandor spoke about his excitement for the upcoming journey, as well as his extensive application process all applicants must undergo.
Overall it was an engaging interview that made me both appreciated a government run organization in a new light and also reevaluate what it means to help another, and how these two people, along with all of those associated with the Peace Corps, are truly dedicated to bettering the world around them.
On a personal note, Sandor Callahan was my Resident Assistant (RA) my freshman year in Stevenson dorms and if it counts for anything, since he showed me the ropes of college, I can say with confidence that teaching English in Mandarin should be a breeze.
Below is a picture of Sandor Callahan taken while on his trip to Israel, the place he first knew Peace Corps was for him.
Below is a picture of Aimee Munroe in the deserts of Niger.
Following this interview I played the song that both volunteers believed could be the motto for the Peace Corps, Cat Stevens "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out"
To find out more about the Peace Corps on the UCSC Campus you can visit the Facebook page linked below
The iSafebag, invented and created by Edric Sizemore, is the only personal security bag on the market. Varying in styles, and sizes the iSafe bag is a bag with an alarm and strobe light connected to it. In any circumstance that someone needs to draw attention to themselves, they pull a pin to activate the alarm device.
Inventor Edric Sizemore first got the idea of the iSafebag in 2000 when he heard a story of a woman who was attacked and brutally raped on her way home from work.
He then began to think, "we have person security systems for our homes for our cars but none for ourselves" and thus the iSafebag came into existence.
Edric and I spoke on a long distance call from Chicago about what improvements the iSafebag could undergo, where the future of the company is headed and how in short- the iSafebag is a bag for everyone.
To visit the iSafebag website click on the link below isafebag website
Save the Frogs.
That's what you should take away from this half-hour interview with Dr. Kerry Kriger.
Dr. Kriger founded the non-profit organization, Save the Frogs in 2008, which has since grown to be the largest amphibian awareness day on the planet.
Save the Frogs Day, on Friday April 29th, 2011 seeks to raise awareness about the rising extinction of frogs by providing activities and information about amphibians.
During our conversation, we spoke about many simple ways in which people can help the frogs and the environment as a whole.
To listen to the full interview (and part of the show before) aired on April 14th, 2011 click on the link below. Our interview interview begins at minute 10 after the introduction songs.
I met photographer, walker and alleged "love-wallah", Jordan Bower, at Sitar Indian food restaurant after I finished my last final for winter quarter. Indulging in a well deserved meal after 2 weeks of studying I overheard a conversation coming from the table behind me.
"Well I started in Vancouver and I've been walking for about six months now..."
After introducing himself to my friend and I after we inquired about his journey, Jordan Bower presented us with a stack of photographs from a trip he took to India and requested we choose one for ourselves to keep, the only exception was we had to take a picture with the chosen photo- so that in a metaphorical sense we could be united to this person we had never met. I, of course, posed with a rose between my teeth, my Indian woman stood at a fried food stand with "chat center" in yellowing paint across the withering wooden booth.
Once Jordan and I got to talking, he started to explain his ideal for the trip, what he wanted to learn teach and spread as he walked. Lets face it, it's not everyday that you meet someone who has been walking for the last 6 months, has a college degree, a paying job, speaks eloquently and happens to be free at 7:00 on that Thursday night (the time of my show).
So I picked up photographer and self-proclaimed "love-wallah" in my Plymouth Voyager Minivan, showed him the inside of KZSC and conducted an interview about the differences in Indian and American culture, what it means to be a dependent person, and how the appreciation he has gained for humans in his journey.
Our interview recorded live and aired March 17th 2011 can be listened to here (The Interview begins at 4:27)
A common question for those looking to start their career at the radio station, and a question I once asked more than a year ago.
One must volunteer for 20 hours, apply for the Intro to Radio class, pass the class and then apply for a show.
In the Intro to Radio Class (which was a highly enjoyable and rewarding experience) students are required to produce a seven minute interview of a person they find worthy as their final project in the class.
After listening to a few of the projects I realized that many of these pieces were wonderfully excecuted and simply needed a venue to play them.
Therefore- after listening to hours of the interviews from past classes I decided on three with the greatest range of subject- but all equally interesting.
Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill
The first piece by Quincy Ross, an interview with Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, daughter of Lucille Ball and Ricky Arnez from the hit TV Show of the 50's "I Love Lucy." She speaks about her own career, as producer and director, and how she has learned from her parents.
Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill is photographed below with her brother Desi Arnaz Jr. and her mother Lucille Ball.
UCSC Student Recently Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Next, "Cody" (who prefers to remain anonymous) spoke with a UC Santa Cruz student recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer. Their talk focused on how his friends and family are dealing with the news and how his life has changed since.
Below is a photograph of a petri dish of Hodgkin's Lymphoma under a microscope.
Jack Passion
And last, but most certainly not least is Eileen O'Grady's enjoyable interview with Jack Passion, a professional beard grower and UCSC alumni.
Below is a photograph of Jack Passion, with his most valuable commodity.
Although it may appear to be a hodge-podge collection of subjects, each student edited with respective piece with attention and respect for their guests.
Congratulations to Eileen, Cody and Quincy whose pieces I chose to air.
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of interviewing Halfdan Hussey, Director of the Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose.
After the interview aired, Halfdan contacted me about the show. Because he enjoyed the way I conducted our talk, he invited me to be a moderator for one of the events in Cinequest- something I was unfamiliar with. However, he explained to me that when special guests arrived at the film festival I would lead an interview with them on stage in front of a large audience in order to expose some engaging insights into these artist's lives.
I happily accepted.
As the event drew closer I found I was to interview Alyson Stoner, actress, dancer and singer, best known for her work in Cheaper By the Dozen, Step Up, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and on the Disney short, "Mike's Super Short Show".
Alyson was to receive the Maverick Spirit Award which honors actors and actresses whom continue to take risks in the industry.
The event would take place Saturday March 5, 2011 at the San Jose Reparatory theater.
I would be lying to say I was not nervous.
However, once I met the 17 year old and we began talking, stories flowed naturally out of her and the interview was an overall success. My favorite story of hers was when she was speaking about her experience as a dancer in a Missy Elliot Hip/Hop Rap music video with guest artist Ludacris.
After her grandmother accompainied her on the set (Alyson was 10 at the time) she went back home to tell her friends she met "the world's greatest rapper, Ridiculous!"
It was truly a joy and a pleasure to have that opportunity.
Still attempting to find the video footage of the event but will update it as soon as possible.
Such a great experience!
Below is a photo of Alyson accepting the award from Jon M. Chu, director of Step Up 3D and Justin Bieber's Never Say Never. From left to right: Alyson Stoner, Casey Coughlin, Jon M. Chu
Photograph of Alyson Stoner at Disney event and below, Director Jon M. Chu With Justin Bieber at the premiere of the film Justin Bieber Never Say Never
Below is another link of myself during the interview, here I am listed as "Host from Santa Cruz"
