Hacks
9 Questions for Actors Rehearsing a Scene
Walid Chaya
Acting legend Uta Hagen's 'nine questions' can be helpful when rehearsing a scene or preparing for an audition. These questions aim to help actors focus on their characters and the details of the scene. By using these questions, actors can better understand their character and stand out in a scene.
A 33-Year Love Affair
LGBTQ&A, Jeffrey Masters, Don Bachardy
This May 2022 episode of LGBTQ&A explores the life of portrait artist Don Bachardy and his 33-year relationship with famous author Christopher Isherwood.
A Ballerina's Tale
Nelson George
A behind-the-scenes look at the career of Misty Copeland, the first African-American ballerina to be named principal dancer of the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.
A Beginner's Guide to the End
B.J. Miller, Shoshana Berger
A Beginner's Guide to the End is our guide to using the principles of stillness, cleaning, and grief to prepare for both our own death, or that of a loved one.
A Beginner's Guide to Writing in English for University Study
University of Reading, Anne Vicary, Sebastian Watkins, Brian Turner
This course by the University of Reading serves as a substantial introduction for international students seeking to write academic essays in the English language, with exercises in grammar, essay organization, and tone.
A Better Way to Worry
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam, Dr. Tracey Dennis-Tiwary
In this October 2022 episode of Hidden Brain, Dr. Tracey Dennis-Tiwary explains the purpose of our internal alarms and how we can leverage anxiety to work in our favor.
A Bittersweet Season
Jane Gross
A Bittersweet Season is an examination of the dysfunctional elderly care system in America, told through a deeply personal and honest caregiver's narrative.
A Brand Called You
Debbie Millman
A Brand Called You is an exploration of what it takes to make it in the real world as a creative by celebrated author, educator, and brand strategist Debbie Millman.
A Brief History of Air Travel
Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark, Charles Wayne Bryant
In this June 2024 episode of the Stuff You Should Know podcast, hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant delve into the origins of commercial flying and examine how the experience and culture of air travel have changed over the years.
A Brief History of Communication: Hieroglyphics to Emojis
The Open University, Philip Seargeant, David Hann
This course explores the history of language and how it has evolved over time to include new forms of communication.
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived
Adam Rutherford, Siddhartha Mukherjee
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived gives us another important perspective on mankind's past and present through the lens of our genes.
A Brief History of Everything
Ken Wilber
This book chronicles the history of the universe, tracing back the roots of wisdom from generations passed up to and including the 21st century.
A Brief History of Gender in the Western World
Monisha Holmes
Gender, from the Latin 'genus,' evolved to distinguish human traits from biological sex. It became a social tool influencing perceptions and hierarchies, impacting societal norms, stereotypes, and respectability politics.
A Brief History of Ireland
Richard Killeen
Richard Killeen's 2012 history of Ireland takes a broad view, from prehistory to the present day, charting invasions, conflicts, politics, and the uniqueness of the island.
A Brief Welcome to the Universe
Neil deGrasse Tyson, J. Richard Gott, Michael A. Strauss
A Brief Welcome to the Universe offers a bite-sized guide to an unfathomably large topic, exploring our existence and evolving our understanding of the place we call home.
A Career Strategist's Guide to Getting a Job
Jenny Foss
From finding your dream job listing to nailing the interview, A Career Strategist's Guide to Getting a Job will help you strategically create the perfect long-term career plan.
A Class Act
Rob Beckett
British comedian Rob Beckett shares his thoughts on class and explores how his working-class background impacted his family, career, and identity.
A Closer Look into Today's HR World
NOW of Work, Leapgen, Lisa Buckingham
HR expert Lisa Buckingham shares her thoughts on what the future CHRO will look like in this August 2022 episode of Leapgen's Now of Work podcast.
A Collective Bargain
Jane McAlevey
Union organizer and political commentator Jane McAlevey explains the importance of unions and why they are crucial for tackling systemic corruption.
A Crack in Creation
Jennifer A. Doudna, Samuel H. Sternberg
A Crack In Creation will teach us all about the power of gene editing that is made possible with CRISPR by detailing how it works, the benefits and opportunities it opens up, and the ethical risks of using it on humans.
A Curious Mind
Brian Grazer, Charles Fishman
A Curious Mind is an homage to the power of asking questions, showing you how being curious can change your entire life, from the way you do business to how you interact with your loved ones.
