The Ampersand
On The Ampersand, we interview guests who think of "and" as a verb—who imagine and create by colliding their interests. Hosted by Erika Randall, a dancer, professor, mother, filmmaker and writer, we will explore stories of people who lean into ANDing as a full sensory verb about experiencing and possibility. Join us and discover the alchemy of ANDing.ج
Listen to each new episode of Season 5 this summer and check out the season-opening conversation with scholar Ann Schmiesing about the elements of a Grimm Brothers fairy tale!
Written and produced by Erika Randall and Tim Grassley. The Ampersand is a production of the 91أغجز¸َ 91أغجز¸َ’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Introducing The Ampersand
When we are made of Venn Diagrams: An interview with Hayley Muth
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To see your community on the big screen: An interview with Gabby Mejia
A career following curiosity: An interview with Leilani Arthurs
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The mid-PhD pivot: An interview with Karen Bailey
Veggie shakes, mental health and wooded walks in Jackson: An interview with Christopher Lowry
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When people listen: An interview with Aliya Trapp
Fitting your story in: An interview with Sarah Sohkey
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“I’m like guacamole, baby. I’m extra.†An interview with Sammy Ramsey
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The Ampersand Summer Special
Studying the best of humanity, even our darkest parts: An interview with June Gruber
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We are coming: A collaborative project gives voice to the past and draws researchers closer: An interview with Yumi Janairo Roth and Emmanuel David
The universe, Dungeons and Dragons and self-discovery: An interview with Mikayla Huffman
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Walk softly on this earth: The far right, Norse mythology, animism, metal, witches and more with Mathias Nordvig
Living your North Star. Values and bringing human resources into the 21st Century with Bernadette Stewart
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Searching for Self-compassion: An interview with Lauren Lewis
Espresso stories of sonder: An interview with Camden Sharkey
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Counting back from three: An interview with Rachel Suter
Weaving reciprocity with jazz: An interview with Reiland Rabaka
Tenacity fused with patience: An interview with Aba Arthur
ANDing brain evisceration with Ava Altenbern
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Dance down the street like you own it: An interview with Tin Tin Su
Love what was. Live into what will be: An interview with Francois Baptiste
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When words become you: An interview Julie Carr
Bringing change and finding community along the way: An interview with Eswari Duggarala
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Building bookshelves of connections with Charles Eagan
Of Muppets, ground-truthing and jazz: An interview with Eric Small
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When stories reflect the people we become: An interview with Jennifer Ho
OverANDing: Does ANDing encourage us to max out?
The ANDertones: Dan Carlin on punk, narrative storytelling and exploring the past
Finding fidelity: Monica LaBonte on the musician's road, teaching vocal lessons and parenting
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Community through imagination: An interview with Marcia Douglas
Music for Leaving: Erika's debut novel
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Your chosen family: An interview with Sarah Looper
Beginning with hello: Cleo Washington on student success
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The craft of a human moment: An interview with Nick Houy
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An optimist's guide to biological competition: An interview with Ed Chuong
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Embracing (Family) Feud: An interview with Megan Stephenson
To become a wild thing: Season Four finale with Joanna Lambert
What makes a Grimm Brothers fairy tale? A conversation with Ann Schmiesing
An ear to the stones: A walk through CU 91أغجز¸َ history with Paul Chinowsky