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Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Cory Silken is one of the world's preeminent marine artists, with more than 25 years of experience specializing in nautical photography. He provides commercial photography and video production for the luxury lifestyle market, as well as private commissions for superyacht owners and discerning clients.   Silken’s creative imagery has been on the cover of every major yachting magazine, appears as set dressings for TV and film, and is published in numerous books. His poster editions are distributed globally, and you’ve probably seen his work if you have ever been to a hotel, restaurant, or office with a sailing motif. In 2012 he opened the Cory Silken Photography Gallery, recently relocated to a marquee location at Bannister’s Wharf!   Whether setting the mood for a brochure, capturing the action at a regatta, or making stunning images for a new book, Silken has a classy and refined creative palette to make photographs that are truly memorable.   Silken loves the ocean even when not at work. In his free time, he can be found racing hundred-year-old Herreshoff S Class sailboats on Narragansett Bay, or advocating for sustainability through his position as an 11th Hour Racing Ambassador. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Cory Silken Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Newport, RI Nikon Cameras Aquatech Camera Gear Outex Camera Housing 11th Hour Racing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Dorfman is a climate entrepreneur, author, and media personality. He is the CEO and host of Supercool, a media company covering real-world climate solutions that cut carbon, increase profits, and enhance modern life. Josh was previously the co-founder and CEO of Plantd, a carbon-negative building materials manufacturer, which was named to Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024. He has founded two modern design sustainable furniture companies, directed Vine.com, an Amazon e-commerce business specializing in natural and organic products, and served as the CEO of The Collider, the nation’s first innovation center for climate resilience and adaptation. Additionally, Josh was previously known as The Lazy Environmentalist, a media brand he developed into an award-winning television series on Sundance Channel, a daily radio show on SiriusXM, and two popular books.  His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, TechCrunch, Fast Company, and Reuters. Josh has also made regular appearances on national television and radio programs, including Morning Joe, Fox & Friends, and NPR’s All Things Considered, and is the only guest to ever ride a bike onto The Martha Stewart Show. Josh holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Josh Dorfman Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Supercool   Plantd EDF Renewables Indiana Impulse Labs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joan Blades is a co-founder of LivingRoomConversations.org, a scalable effort to build respectful connections across ideological, cultural and party lines while embracing our core-shared values. When we care about each other we work to find ways to meet each other’s needs. Also a co-founder of AllSides.com, MomsRising.org  and MoveOn.org, she is a co-author of The Custom-Fit Workplace  and The Motherhood Manifesto.  A mediator (attorney) by training and inclination, she believes in the power of citizens and our need for respectful discourse while embracing our core shared values.  HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Joan Blades Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES The F Word Peace Building Starts at Home Breaking the News Drama Triangle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Mark Gober Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES An End to Upside Down Thinking Neuro Correlative Consciousness (NCC) Dr Bernardo Kastrup Physicalism (derived from physical) Tim Ferriss & Mark Andreessen Float Tank Wim Hof UVA Division of Perceptual  Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research Lab Institute of Noetic Sciences Dr Jessica Utts pres statistical organization Ganzfeld Experiment Monroe Institute 1933 Fritz Zwicky Dark Matter Pavel Krupa Reification (fallacy) Epistemology  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prashanth (“P”) Ragunanthan is an electrical engineer and amateur MMA athlete. Other creative pursuits of his most recently have revolved around photography and videography. With roots originally from Northeast Ohio, he’s spent most of his time living in the midwest. At the compelling age of 24 years old, he has began to ask the big questions in the attempt to better understand his deepest purpose in life. SITE HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Prashanth Ragunanthan Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Jocko Willink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Guenther is a space policy professional working to build a pro-space agenda that's exciting for the center left. She's previously worked as the lead Democratic space policy staffer at the U.S. Senate and as the head lobbyist for the commercial space industry. Now she's combining that expertise at a think tank and trying to change the narrative about what the space industry is and does for everyday Americans. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Mary Guenther Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Chips & Science Act Jared Isaacman UN OFFICE OF OUTER SPACE AFFAIRS Caryn Schenewerk Space Policy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Nick Blackmon → LinkedIn Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Paul Graham  → How To Do Great Work → Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule 99U → how to plan your day  James Clear → Atomic Habits  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shivam Gusain is a dyestuff chemist and water engineer by training who now works at the intersection of textiles, sustainability, and innovation. He helps companies navigate complex challenges in supply chain decarbonisation, material evaluation, and factory process optimisation, bringing a mix of technical depth and strategic clarity to areas like emissions, water, chemistry, and next-gen materials. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Shivam Gusain → LinkedIn | Substack  Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Walter Isaacson → Leonardo Da Vinci Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lizzy Skelding is the Founder and Chemist of Beastie, a newly launched premium pet care brand reimagining the most stressful part of owning a dog: bath time. Trained as a physical chemist at Columbia University, she has worked across the beauty value chain—from the lab bench developing color cosmetics and cleansers to guiding early-stage startups on formulation strategy and manufacturing. Her specialty is strategic product development with a focus on technical precision, innovation, and intentional design. Her substack uncovers raw materials behind your favorite beauty products: Matter Matters. In this conversation, Lizzy Skelding shares her journey through grief after the loss of her husband, exploring how it has shaped her daily life, mindset, and entrepreneurial endeavors. She discusses the importance of faith, exercise, and small daily actions in navigating her grief, as well as the challenges of redefining productivity and finding safety in uncertainty. Lizzy also reflects on her childhood dreams and how they contrast with her current reality as a founder, emphasizing the intersection of science and creativity in her work. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Lizzy Skelding → Site | LinkedIn | Substack Rob Auchincloss Patron Saint Elizabeth Seton Hallow App Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Park is a fitness professional with a decade of experience training everyone from C-Suite Execs, celebrities to moms and retirees. He's dedicated to helping clients achieve their health and performance goals. A graduate of Stony Brook University majoring in Philosophy, Tim grew up in Kansas and spent two years as a Physical Therapy Aide, further solidifying his understanding of movement and recovery. In this conversation, Tim shares his daily routines, including his morning rituals and the importance of setting daily goals. He discusses his approach to supplementation and nutrition, emphasizing the need for whole foods. Tim reveals his aspirations to join the military and the rigorous training he is undergoing to prepare for special forces. He highlights the significance of mindset in fitness, the challenges of running, and the importance of accountability and managing expectations. 00:00 Morning Routines and Daily Goals 06:58 Pursuing Military Aspirations 16:41 Overcoming Mental Barriers 25:50 Finding the Right Path 31:24 Strength Training Strategies 36:29 General Physical Preparedness 47:24 Accountability and Expectations 53:03 The Role of Sports in Personal Development 59:19 Injury Recovery and the Importance of Physical Therapy 01:05:44 Investing in Recovery: Tools and Techniques 01:11:27 Confronting Denial: The Journey to Self-Awareness 01:16:39 Nutrition Fundamentals: Calories In vs. Calories Out 01:22:39 The Importance of Mindful Eating and Cravings 01:27:53 Refeeding and Sustainable Weight Loss Strategies 01:36:03 The Importance of Sleep in Health 01:41:28 The Science of Weight Loss: Calories In vs. Calories Out 01:51:00 The Future of Wearable Technology HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Tim Park → Instagram Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Get Selected by Major Joe Martin Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem Conjugate Style Training Train Heroic Mindset Web Book Sean Strickland & Theo Von Precision Nutrition  Burn (book) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After serving in the Army Mike studied economics and found himself, inexplicably, doing astrobiology internship at NASA Ames. That ended up turning into a job, a wife, a master’s degree in genetics, and several stints at aerospace and biotech startups. Mike enjoys board games and wearing inflatable t-rex costumes to events where they are not really appropriate. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Mike Grace → LinkedIn | Long Shot Space Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES EVERYTHING WILL BE OK by DON HERTZFELDT McDonnell XF-85 Goblin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan Shabram is an astrophysicist who is building a globally sanctioned space for emergent teams of scientists and engineers across group boundaries to come together. Originally in search of an Earth twin while working on NASA’s Kepler Mission, Megan’s journey has taken her on a path towards contributing to human flourishing and social innovation in communities responsible for advancing civilization’s most impactful technologies. In this conversation, Megan Shabram shares her insights on morning routines, parenting, education philosophies, and the impact of technology on childhood development. She discusses the importance of play, social innovation, and the need for emotional maturity in parenting. The dialogue also explores the consequences of actions in both parenting and society, emphasizing the interconnectedness of community support and individual responsibility. Megan reflects on her journey as an astrophysicist and the personal growth that has shaped her understanding of these themes. In this conversation, Megan Shabram and RMA delve into the intricacies of hierarchical Bayesian inference, the role of AI in scientific inquiry, and the limitations of AI compared to human experience. They discuss the importance of experiential knowledge and how it shapes creativity and innovation. The conversation culminates in the exploration of innovative facilitation and collective intelligence, emphasizing the need for inclusive spaces that honor individuality while fostering collaboration. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Megan Shabram → LinkedIN  Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Bad Therapy: Why the kids aren’t growing up John Nash NASA Kepler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topher Burns is a cofounder of indie creative agency territorial, having previously led strategy at design firm Collins and digital advertising agency Deep Focus. He is a climate community organizer in Portland, Oregon, where he also runs trails, tends his garden, and performs in comedy shows. He and his territorial colleagues host Strange Coordinates, a podcast that uses brands as roadmaps to discover remarkable stories about the world around us. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Topher Burns → Website | LinkedIn | Podcast Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES NYT connections puzzle MyRow Zwift Strange Coordinates  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DAN LIPTON conducted The Band’s Visit and Sting’s musical The Last Ship on Broadway. He’s arranged music and led bands for Sutton Foster, Kelli O'Hara, Mandy Gonzalez, Brian d’Arcy James, Judy Kuhn, John Lithgow, Martha Plimpton and Audra McDonald, performing at the White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, on Live with Kelly Ripa, The Today Show, PBS Great Performances, Late Show with David Letterman and with major symphony orchestras across the country. Music supervision and orchestrations: An Officer and a Gentleman (US tour), The Other Josh Cohen (off-Broadway), The Drama Desk Awards. Music direction and onstage musician: Twyla Tharp’s How Long Blues (Little Island) under T Bone Burnett, The Coast of Utopia by Tom Stoppard (Broadway), The Bridge Project (BAM, Old Vic) with Ethan Hawke directed by Sam Mendes, Herringbone with BD Wong directed by Roger Rees (La Jolla Playhouse). He scored the feature film All These Small Moments (Orion Classics) starring Molly Ringwald and provided music for the podcasts Arts Educators Save the World (Story Pirates) and The Key of Love (Emerald Audio Network) from bestselling author Jenna Blum. Pianist on three Grammy-nominated albums, he can be heard on piano in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime Video) and Rebecca Hall’s award-winning film Passing (Netflix 2021). His latest collection of jazz-pop covers with singer Colby Beserra, Jukebox Saloon Vol. 2, is streaming everywhere. HOLOCENE Magazine + Store Dan Lipton Rob Auchincloss SHOW NOTES Dan Lipton Tour RISE Perfect Pitch Lincoln Center Performing Arts Archive NYPL Kishi Bashi  Corn by Nils Frahm Videotape by Radiohead Sturgill Simpson Jason Isbell TBone burnett - the other side M83 OBLIVION here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.