The Sill
From Canada, with Peter Noce, a media producer and technology trainer/tutor and Harry Posner, a writer, author and former Poet Laureate; sharing our interests and passions with you, on 'The Sill'. The original concept of our podcast was to explore areas relating to Art and Technology, evolving into a virtually ‘no limits’ conversation. Neither of us are experts, nor profess to be. We are on the same level as the listener, offering up ideas and thoughts that come from our life experiences, inviting listeners to eavesdrop on what we hope is an enjoyable and interesting dialogue. We discuss artificial intelligence, the power of poetry in the digital age, explore the worlds of tea and coffee, aging, death and dying, and interview a range of fascinating people. The whole point is to both educate and entertain, and to re-enliven the art of conversation.
Episodes
April 21, 2024 • 37 mins
It’s an open secret that Peter’s co-host Harry is obsessed with the game of chess, as is The Sill’s interview guest, Kyle Creamer, who harry met at the Bluenose Open chess tournament in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Kyle’s first published book chronicles his journey towards the title of Grandmaster.
Kyle Creamer - https://kylecreamerauthor.com
Duration: 37:07
Credit: Kyle Creamer reads an excerpt from his book ‘My Chess Memoir” and movie segm...
Kyle Creamer - https://kylecreamerauthor.com
Duration: 37:07
Credit: Kyle Creamer reads an excerpt from his book ‘My Chess Memoir” and movie segm...
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April 7, 2024 • 27 mins
Following Harry’s recent talk at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Peter reached out to him by phone to discuss the highlights of the presentation and celebrate the release of Harry’s latest poetry book titled ‘Fractures’.
Duration: 27:23
Credit: YouTube Segment with Mary Oliver - Wild Geese
Posted: April 7, 2024
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Duration: 27:23
Credit: YouTube Segment with Mary Oliver - Wild Geese
Posted: April 7, 2024
Highlights
- Harry discusses his poetry and latest book release "Fractures"
- Peter engages in a conversation with ...
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March 24, 2024 • 39 mins
Dreams can become a reality. In this informative and very expressive episode of travel adventures abroad, join our guest and world traveler, Stefania Ingrosso, as she shares her experiences and insights on embarking on her transformative journey, offering a glimpse into the joys, challenges, and rewards of exploring half the world’s countries together as a family.
Duration: 39:11
Posted: March 24, 2024
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Duration: 39:11
Posted: March 24, 2024
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- Stefania Ingrosso'...
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March 10, 2024 • 31 mins
The hosts reminisce on their formative years growing up in the 50’s, 60’, and 70’s, culminating in the question: Was life more straightforward and less fragmented in those days, as compared to life today?
Duration: 31:17
Credit: YouTube Segment with Karen Morgan - Every Generation Explained
Posted: March 10, 2024
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Duration: 31:17
Credit: YouTube Segment with Karen Morgan - Every Generation Explained
Posted: March 10, 2024
Highlights
- Comparison of culture and lifestyle between the 50s, 60s, and 70s and the current times
- Changes in technology,...
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February 25, 2024 • 31 mins
The notion of evil is nothing new, but the word itself has become an increasing part of our daily lexicon. Is this word overused? Should we modify our understanding of this word and the way we apply it in our daily life?
Duration: 31:27
Credit: YouTube Segment with Ricky Gervais - Invite Hitler Or Little Girl With Food Allergies
Posted: February 25, 2024
Highlights:
Duration: 31:27
Credit: YouTube Segment with Ricky Gervais - Invite Hitler Or Little Girl With Food Allergies
Posted: February 25, 2024
Highlights:
- Concept of evil and its evolution in society
- Different types of evil...
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February 11, 2024 • 37 mins
In acknowledgement of the exponential growth of podcast listeners around the world, The Sill presents a montage of episode segments for those of you who are new to our podcast. This episode includes excerpts from some of our past ‘Planetary Postcards’ and ‘The Undefinable Spirit’ interviews.
The complete episodes of the included interviewees, in sequential order:
1. TSP064 - The Undefinable Spirit: Dr. Claudia Six on her book, Erot...
The complete episodes of the included interviewees, in sequential order:
1. TSP064 - The Undefinable Spirit: Dr. Claudia Six on her book, Erot...
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January 28, 2024 • 37 mins
In this post - not - post period of the Covid Chapter, it seems clear that there’s still no absolute clarity about the impact this chapter is having on our individual and collective well being. What happened and how do we gain perspective on that period, and move towards a healing process?
Duration: 37:28
Credit: Excess deaths debate on January 16 with UK Parliament member Andrew Bridgen - https://www.yo...
Duration: 37:28
Credit: Excess deaths debate on January 16 with UK Parliament member Andrew Bridgen - https://www.yo...
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January 14, 2024 • 29 mins
A conversation exploring the physiological and psychological effects of a hurried lifestyle on people's innate and natural rhythms. As life’s tempo accelerates exponentially around us, how can we, not only cope, but also thrive in this frenetic environment?
Duration: 29:01
Posted: January 14, 2024
Highlights:
Duration: 29:01
Posted: January 14, 2024
Highlights:
- Impact of technology on the pace of life
- Negative effects of constant hurry
- Devaluation of language and communication
- Lack of t...
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December 31, 2023 • 25 mins
Last rights, or last rites? Before the curtain is drawn, somber or joyful, which would you choose?
Duration: 25:18
Posted: December 31, 2023
Highlights:
* Preferences for own funerals and ways to celebrate life and honour the deceased
* Personal experiences with funerals, including those of family members
* Harry's desire to be cremated and have his ashes spread under an oak tree
* Celebrating life instead of tear-filled ceremonies and sa...
Duration: 25:18
Posted: December 31, 2023
Highlights:
* Preferences for own funerals and ways to celebrate life and honour the deceased
* Personal experiences with funerals, including those of family members
* Harry's desire to be cremated and have his ashes spread under an oak tree
* Celebrating life instead of tear-filled ceremonies and sa...
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December 17, 2023 • 21 mins
Automation’s impact on our everyday life. A wolf in sheep’s clothing?
Duration: 21:41
Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots
Posted: December 17, 2023
Highlights:
Duration: 21:41
Music Credit: Flight Of The Conchords - Robots
Posted: December 17, 2023
Highlights:
- Impact of automation on society
- Historical context of automation and the industrial revolution
- Automation affecting both blue-collar and white-collar workers
- Challenges of transitioning to new jobs in the technological landscape
- Increasing number of people who do not w...
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December 3, 2023 • 21 mins
Unpacking the idea of freedom in a world seemingly bound by restrictions and limitations. Breaking the shackles.
Duration: 21:42
Posted: December 3, 2023
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Duration: 21:42
Posted: December 3, 2023
Highlights:
- Limitations of freedom of speech and self-censorship in society
- Societal norms and the influence of religion on censorship
- Control of information and manipulation in censorship
- Personal education and open-mindedness for a more tolerant society
- Role of education in changing...
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November 19, 2023 • 28 mins
From the Humongous Fungus of Oregon to the wave of human migration spreading across our planet, life has become more dependent than ever on the value of connectivity.
Duration: 28:19
VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.
Posted: November 19, 2023
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Duration: 28:19
VoxBox: Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.
Posted: November 19, 2023
Highlights:
- Importance of connection and continuity in communities
- Symbiotic relationship between a Hippo and an Oxpecker
- Interconnectedness of nature and the humongous fun...
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November 5, 2023 • 18 mins
Is it live or is it Memorex? Sifting through a world of facsimile in a quest for authenticity.
Duration: 18:58
Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, ‘Is it live or is it Memorex?’.
Posted: November 5, 2023
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Duration: 18:58
Music Credit: Ella Fitzgerald singing behind, ‘Is it live or is it Memorex?’.
Posted: November 5, 2023
Highlights:
- Lack of authenticity in food and the rise of simulated products
- Disconnect between people and the source of their food
- Decline of authenticity in music and art
- Personal authenticity and the different personas peop...
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October 22, 2023 • 24 mins
Modern western medicine would be wise to embrace and integrate the traditional art of healing.
Duration: 24:25
Posted: October 22, 2023
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Duration: 24:25
Posted: October 22, 2023
Highlights:
- Benefits of natural remedies and integrative medicine
- Importance of considering weight, lifestyle, and nutrition before medication
- Holistic and naturopathic treatments gaining popularity
- Criticism of profit motive in pharmaceutical industry and side effects of medications
- Limited focus on n...
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October 8, 2023 • 24 mins
The short answer is yes… The sonic landscapes through which we move offer us both challenges to, and opportunities for, our general health.
Duration: 24:32
Posted: October 8, 2023
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Duration: 24:32
Posted: October 8, 2023
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- Impact of technology on sound and noise levels
- Effects of sound on hearing impairment
- Characteristics of sound: frequency, quality, and loudness
- Measurement of sound volume in decibels
- Introduction of noise pollution through technology
- Positive and ...
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September 24, 2023 • 22 mins
Ageism is the new social prejudice, at a time when people over 65 are beginning to outnumber those under 15. Coping with the disadvantages of aging, while cherishing the advantages a long life can bring.
Duration: 22:16
Posted: September 24, 2023
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Duration: 22:16
Posted: September 24, 2023
HIghlights:
- Aging and its perception in different cultures
- Prevalence of ageism in society
- Bridging the generation gap and learning from each other
- Impact of traumatic experiences on internal...
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September 10, 2023 • 22 mins
For millennia, lullabies have lulled children into slumber land. From ancient Egypt to modern day, tunes like Twinkle,Twinkle, Little Star and their relative importance often goes unnoticed or unappreciated.
Duration: 22:41
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Various artists and performers.
Music Credit: Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Posted: September 10, 2023
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Duration: 22:41
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - Various artists and performers.
Music Credit: Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Posted: September 10, 2023
HIghlights:
- History and significance of lulla...
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August 27, 2023 • 37 mins
Solo bassoonist, Nadina Mackie is the most widely recorded Canadian bassoonist in history, with 17 new works for solo bassoon and orchestra written for her in the last decade. Nadina intimately describes her journey.
Nadina Mackie: https://nadinamackie.com
Duration: 37:54
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - March 2014 - Trumpet virtuoso Guy Few and bassoonist Nadina Mackie. The Canadian duo stopped by the Classic 107 studio to...
Duration: 37:54
VoxBox: Audio segments from YouTube - March 2014 - Trumpet virtuoso Guy Few and bassoonist Nadina Mackie. The Canadian duo stopped by the Classic 107 studio to...
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August 13, 2023 • 23 mins
For almost fifteen hundred years, the largest basilica in the world, Hagia Sophia, was at the spiritual centre of both the Christian and Muslim worlds. An architectural wonder, it inspired builders and designers of sacred spaces for centuries.
Duration - 23:12
Credit: NPR excerpt on 'The Sound of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago.'
Posted: August 13, 2023
Highlights:
Duration - 23:12
Credit: NPR excerpt on 'The Sound of The Hagia Sophia, More Than 500 Years Ago.'
Posted: August 13, 2023
Highlights:
- Architectural features of the Hagia Sophia
- Transformation o...
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July 30, 2023 • 31 mins
The early industrial revolution spawned a spirit of experimentation and invention, and gave birth to innovative individuals - as noted in this podcast - Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse. These inventors, among others, were instrumental in creating technologies that fundamentally changed the world forever.
Duration - 31:07
Credit: YouTube Segment on Thomas Edison with Comic Tim Wilson
Posted: July 30, 2023
Duration - 31:07
Credit: YouTube Segment on Thomas Edison with Comic Tim Wilson
Posted: July 30, 2023
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