Ken Anselment hosts a series of one-on-one conversations with people who have been climbing the leadership mountain in the world of college admissions. Some are nearing the summit. Some are already there. But how did they get there? And what can other climbers learn from their mindsets, habits, and experiences? © Ken Anselment 2024
…
continue reading
Ken Anselment Podcasts
Every great idea begins with a question, a spark, a quiet refusal to settle. This Creative Journey explores the pivotal moments when artists, inventors, and visionaries turned uncertainty into bold action—and changed the world in the process. Image ©1995 Richard Sisk/panoramicimages.com
…
continue reading
The artist sitting across from Chet was Elvis Presley. Immersive Audio: Optimized for headphones and AirPods #ChetAtkins #ElvisPresley #ElvisGospel #RCARecords #CountryMusic © 2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
The untold story of Benjamin Franklin's rebellious youth and the genius it unleashed. Immersive Audio: Optimized for headphones and AirPods #BenFranklin #RunawayGenius #FoundingFatherUnplugged ©2015 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading

1
Kitchen Laboratory: George Eastman's Crossroads
6:52
6:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:52Before he revolutionized photography, George Eastman stood in his mother's kitchen, stirring chemicals and chasing a dream. This is the moment that changed everything. He was about to invent Kodak. Immersive Audio: Optimized for headphones and AirPods #GeorgeEastman #CreativeOrigins #Photography #InventingKodak ©2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard…
…
continue reading
Remembering how Richard Pryor changed comedy forever. #RichardPryor #ComedyLegend #ComedyGenius ©2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading

1
Joseph Wambaugh: The Writer Who Told the Truth
6:33
6:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:33The true story of how one detective’s dark tales from the beat became literary gold. #JosephWambaugh #TrueCrimeWriting #PoliceStories #OnionFieldAuthor Immersive Audio: Optimized for headphones and AirPods ©2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
A five-year-old boy walked into the Brooklyn Public Library in 1939 with a simple request. "I'd like some books about stars, please." #CosmosPodcast #SaganLegacy #StarStuff #CarlSagan ©2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
The incredible true story of 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke, who survived a 10,000-foot fall into the Amazon rainforest and walked out of the jungle eleven days later using only her wits and determination. Immersive Audio: Optimized for headphones and AirPods listening. #SurvivalAtAllOdds #TrueAmazingStories #UnbelievableSurvival ©2025 by Richard Sisk…
…
continue reading
A dream, a lost gold charm, and a quiet encounter with Steve Jobs—what I thought was gone may never have been lost at all. #DreamStory #SteveJobsMoment #AppleStoreDream © 2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Suno Photo by Stockcake…
…
continue reading

1
Buster Keaton: When Genius Found It's Medium
6:54
6:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:54In 1917, A twenty-one-year-old vaudeville performer walked onto a movie set and immediately took apart the camera. His name was "Buster". #BusterKeaton #SilentFilmGenius #CreativeJourney ©2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading

1
The Weight of Words: A Thomas Jefferson Story
6:05
6:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:05We hold these truths to be self-evident... That all men are created equal. © by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Suno #ThomasJefferson #FoundingFathers #American History This audio is optimized for headphones and AirPods.By Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
A look at the brilliant actor, director Orson Welles. ©️2024 by Richard Sisk, Music Richard Sisk/ UdioBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
December 23rd, 1970. Willie Nelson stood in his backyard in Ridgetop, Tennessee, watching his house burn to the ground. But instead of calling the fire department, he walked straight into the flames. #CreativeMind #ArtistLife #WillieNelson © 2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading

1
When Titanic sank into legend, Carpathia raced into history
10:36
10:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:36When the Titanic struck ice, Captain Arthur Rostron's quick thinking and leadership aboard the Carpathia saved 705 lives in maritime history's most famous rescue. #Titanic #CreativeMind #NarrativePodcast ©2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
The most powerful creations are born when preparation meets opportunity. Mary Ann Brown Patton didn't set out to make history—she simply refused to be unprepared for whatever the sea might bring. #LadyCaptain #NarrativePodcast #CreativeJourney #WomenWhoDared ©2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Suno…
…
continue reading

1
Sunset Blvd: A Voiceover Tribute to William Holden
2:13
2:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:13"Yes, I love old movies! and of course one of my favorites is Sunset Boulevard. It’s just such a great movie. I decided it would be a challenge to re-create the audio from the opening scene and that’s what you will hear in this clip... #SunsetBlvd #WillianHoden #SoundDesign #FilmHistory #GloriaSwanson Copyright 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: https://…
…
continue reading
Fossil Hunter Extraordinaire! #MaryAnning #FossilHunter #UnearthingThePast #WomenInSTEM Copyright 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
What is your favorite Ken Burns series? #KenBurns #DocumentaryFilm #CreativeVisionaries Copyright 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
My tribute to Ruth Buzzi. #RuthBuzzi #LaughIn #AudioStorytelling © 2025 by Richard SiskMusic: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
With faith as her compass and freedom in her hands, she showed what one life can do. #HarrietTubman #WomenOfCourage #UndergroundRailroad "Harriet Tubman’s quotes are voiced by AI to honor her legacy. No historical recordings of her voice exist Copyright 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading

1
John Lennon: From Liverpool to legend: the voice that changed the world.
11:24
11:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:24The story of John Lennon is complex as the mind of the man. #JohnLennon #Beatles #Peace Copyright 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: Suno/Richard SiskBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading

1
Bob Dylan, The Voice and Soul of a Generation
4:13
4:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:13Bob Dylan created songs that challenged our way of thinking! #BobDylan #NobelPrize #AmericanSongbook #BlowinInTheWind © 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Anne Frank: A timeless voice of courage, hope, and the enduring human spirit. #AnneFrank #HumanSpirit #Holocaust #DiaryOfAnneFrank Through her father, Otto Frank, the family's only survivor, Anne's diary was published, a testament to the human spirit's power. Today, millions find inspiration in Anne's words. Her words transcend time and circumstanc…
…
continue reading
For three decades, Johnny reigned as the undisputed king of late night. Here is his story. #JohnnyCarson #TonightShow #LateNightTV #TVLegends Copyright 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: Richard Sisk/Suno.By Richard Sisk
…
continue reading

1
Rita Haworth: Eternal Goddess of Glamour and Grace
7:47
7:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:47Rita’s photo was the most single popular pin up during World War II. But her story is far more complex. #RitaHaworth #FilmHistory #Hollywood Copyright 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading

1
Frances Ford Coppola: Visionary storyteller of American Cinema
6:45
6:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:45Francis Ford Coppola has created some of the finest films in cinema history. #FrancisFordCoppola #FilmDirector #TheGodfather #AmericanZoetrope © 2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Chuck Berry was one of the founding fathers of rock ‘n’ roll and left us a rich musical legacy. #ChuckBerry #Rock&Roll #JohnnyBGoode © 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Mark Twain was a writer and the one of the greatest humorists the United States has produced. #MarkTwain #Author #Humorist © 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
When Janis Joplin sang, you heard everything. Pain, joy, longing, rebellion. It was pure, unfiltered emotion. #JanisJoplin #BluesVocalist #ClassicRock © 2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
A dream that made me remember. Copyright 2025 by Richard Sisk. #Dreams #Sister Copyright 2025 by Richard Sisk. Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
"The way I choose to show my feelings is through my songs" #MarianneFaithful #BritishInvasion #SixtiesMusic #MusicIcon © 2025 by Richard Sisk Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
The music of Buddy Holly will live forever. Here’s his story. #BuddyHolly #MusicIcon #TheCrickets © 2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
James Dean Revolutionized acting in the 1950s. #JamesDean #LegendaryActor #EastofEden © 2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading

1
Louis Armstrong: Hall of Fame Entertainer Extraordinaire!
11:28
11:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:28Louis Armstrong was a brilliant entertainer and musician. Here’s his story. #LouisArmstrong #LegendaryEntertainer #NewOrleans © 2025 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading

1
Peak Perspectives: Assumptions and Decisions
9:30
9:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:30Have you ever caught yourself making an assumption about someone's capacity for success based on where they come from or the challenges they've faced? At this time of year, when many admissions offices are deep in application review, it seems fitting to pause and reflect on how assumptions can shape decisions. In this Peak Perspective, we hear a vi…
…
continue reading
Have you ever paused to consider the path you were on? Maybe that reflection led to affirmation, a definitive “Yes, this is the right direction.” Then again, maybe you sensed a quiet voice asking the question, “Are you sure this is the right direction?” In this Peak Perspective, we hear a story from Thom Golden, founder and CEO of Golden Educationa…
…
continue reading
Have you ever faced an opportunity that made you question your readiness, your abilities—even your worth? In this Peak Perspective, I share a story from Marie Bigham, founder of ACCEPT and IQID, who wrestled with self-doubt when she was invited to make a leap. What gave her the confidence to jump? (Original audio clip from Season 1, Episode 4 of th…
…
continue reading
Have you ever made a decision so unexpected that it completely changed the course of your life? Welcome to Peak Perspectives, a short-form spinoff of the ALP, where I share insights and stories from my new book, Climbing the Admissions Leadership Peak. Chapter 10, "Embrace the Unexpected," shares the stories of six admissions leaders who did just t…
…
continue reading
Ernest Shackelton, and the journey of the Endurance. #ShackeltonEndurance #LeadershipInCrisis #AntarcticExplorer © 2024 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Farewell to the lovely and talented Tere Garr. @TereGarrLove #ComedyLegend #MSWarrior ©2024 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Here is the amazing story of Elvis Presley! #ElvisPodcast #KingOfRocknRoll #ElvisForever © 2024 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Beryl Markham was the first person to fly the Atlantic east to west. #BerylMarkham #AviationTrailblazer #WestWithTheNight #FemaleAviators © 2024 by Richard Sisk. Music: Richard Sisk/SunoBy Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Are you a fan of Michelangelo? Here is his story! #MichelangeloMasterpiece #RenaissanceGenius #SculptureGod #SistineSecrets © 2024 by Richard Sisk Music: Richard Sisk/Udio.By Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Tribute to the great songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson! #OutlawCountry #SongwriterLegend #Highwaymen #CountryMusic #MusicHistory © 2024 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Udio.By Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Stradivari is the most well known and respected instrument maker in history! #StradivariusSecrets #ViolinRoyalty #ClassicalMusic © 2024 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Udio.By Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
In 1967 a UFO hovered above nuclear bunkers at Malstrom Air Force Base. Then things really got weird... #MalstromUFO #UFOsAndNukes #UAPCoverup © 2024 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Udio.By Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Season 10 kicks off with exciting news and an audible sneak preview. (And that, dear listener, is what folks in the business call a teaser.) The ALP is supported by RHB. Music arranged by Ryan AnselmentBy Ken Anselment
…
continue reading
Galileo was the first to use a telescope to make celestial observations! #GalileoGenius #ScienceRebel #AstronomyPioneer ©️2024 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Udio.By Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
Ansel Adams created some of the most iconic images in the history of photography! #AnselAdams #FineArtPhotography #Yosemite #BlackAndWhitePhotography ©️2024 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Udio.By Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
This brilliant songwriter wrote tunes for Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and others! #OtisBlackwell #SongwritingLegend #RocknRollHistory #BehindTheMusic ©️2024 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Udio.By Richard Sisk
…
continue reading
The greatest Blues Musician in history! Here’s his incredible story. #RobertJohnson #DeltaBlues #DevilAtTheCrossroads #Crossroads #BluesMusic ©️2024 by Richard Sisk, Music: Richard Sisk/Udio.By Richard Sisk
…
continue reading