Invisibilia

My sister recently recommended I listen to the podcast called Invisibilia. It is being offered through NPR and is thought provoking. Plus, podcasts have been so beneficial during my commute to and from work.

From the NPR website: Invisibilia (Latin for invisible things) is about the invisible forces that control human behavior – ideas, beliefs, assumptions and emotions. Co-hosted by Lulu Miller, Hanna Rosin and Alix Spiegel, Invisibilia interweaves narrative storytelling with scientific research that will ultimately make you see your own life differently.

After listening to the first podcast it already has my thinking differently.

Take a listen, thanks Shell!

http://www.npr.org/podcasts/510307/invisibilia

 

Hello Fresh

Hello Fresh is a home delivery service which provides you will all the ingredients and instructions on how to cook the meals.

A coworker shared an order he couldn’t use due to traveling. He gave us the Hello Fresh box, and our excitement began.

Admittedly, we were reluctant to try something like this assuming it was too expensive and complicated.

As it turns out, it’s kind of amazing.

The basics of the meals come sent in one box with instructions. You just need to provide the cookware, basci spices, and the actual cooking.

But we have loved each of the meals. It’s brought variety into our food for the wekk,  and we are looking into the plans which start around $9.99 per meal.

We found the dinners for 2 are actually spreading to 3, and everything has been surprisingly good.

https://www.hellofresh.com/tasty/

 

Troye Sivan

Troye Sivan is a 21 year old singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born in South Africa, but now lives in Australia.

He has released one album, Blue Neighbourhood, in 2015. Since then he has released several singles. One of note is “There for you” which just came out May 26, 2017 and was produced by Martin Garrix, the major international DJ.

This young performing is an up and coming star amassing youtube followers in the millions.

What is also significant is Troye is openly gay. Becoming more and more mainstream with every song he puts out. This shows the amount of progress which has been made for LGBT performers globally.

From Logo.com “At last month’s GLAAD Media Awards, Sivan, who came out publicly on YouTube at the age of 14, became the youngest recipient of the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, which is presented to LGBT media professionals who promote equality and acceptance in their work and life. He honored trailblazing LGBT activists like Peter Staley, Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Gilbert Baker in his acceptance speech.”

http://www.newnownext.com/troye-sivan-lgbt-heroes-glaad-awards/04/2017/

Teaching us all that music can unite.

http://www.troyesivan.com/

Originals

Originals is a book by Adam Grant, and Organizational psychologist. First became aware of him through his TedTalk, “The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers”. His approach to the suject matter is compelling and relatable. And he has the research to back it all up.

The book really digs into the concepts brought up in the talk, exploring a variety of aspects in discovering “originals” and they way they move about the world.

Often surprising, certainly unique. Word a listen and a read.

Broadway Backstory

 

Musical Theatre Nerds Unite!

Completely obsessed with the podcast Broadway Backstory. This podcast was recommended to me by my friend Laura (thank you Laura!). In season one, tales of 7 Broadway shows are told from idea to creation. With interviews of key players (Directors, Producers, Composers, Actors, etc.) Each podcast is dedicated to one shows story.

Patrick Hinds hosts this addictive series. The shows included in season one are: In the Heights, Fun Home, Deaf West’ Spring Awakening, Legally Blonde, The Secret Garden, Next to Normal, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

The podcast pull back the curtain on what it takes to produce shows on Broadway, the years of dedication, setbacks, and triumphs.

https://www.todaytix.com/insider/nyc/posts?category=broadway-backstory

Dear Evan Hansen

Have you heard of Dear Evan Hansen, the new Broadway Musical? If not, you soon will. This show has quickly become a must-see show of 2017. All this is before any attention it is about to receive from the Tony Awards.

The show is written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the duo who won an Oscar for their work on La La Land. 

It is the story of a guy who is socially awkward and suffering from anxiety. He struggles to be accepted, find friends, love, or just someone to sign the cast of his broken arm.

Social media and social isolation are predominant themes of this wildly popular show. One which seems to speaking to our times of iphones and bullying.

What is accessible to all of us is the music, and it’s amazing. Original Cast Recording is available as well as songs and clips on YouTube.

http://dearevanhansen.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4w6RmCEHrb4_AJRpDf2gg

http://time.com/4696451/dear-evan-hansen-musical/

Instagram Story

I’m sure you are aware of Instagram. It’s an app that let’s you upload photos and share them. It’s a visual way of sharing your social media story.

Recently, Instagram launched Instagram Story as a way for users to now create photos, videos, boomerang, and more to share.

It’s only posted for 24 hours and allows the user to be playful and quick with giving some insight into their days.

At the top of the scroll it lists all the people you follow who have created stories and allows you to watch them one after the other.

And for the person who posts, you get to see who viewed it. Plus you can save it or post it to your regular feed.

And it’s just a little bit addictive. Have fun sharing.