Fan Girl Hour

Jesus: The Love You Cannot Escape In this episode, the third in this series, I talk with Grant Eddy. He shares how the loss of a loved one led him down the path of spiritual understanding eventually discovering the inclusivity of Jesus, to becoming a Christian. We discuss how his faith and sexuality are intertwined, how initially he felt excluded from Christianity until finding an affirming church & discovering the true love of Jesus, how he finds it important to dialogue and feels called by Jesus to love all people, no matter what, and the scriptures he uses to combat an alternate Christian viewpoint. Grant Eddy is a college student and part-time teacher Who Currently resides in the rogue Valley. Although born in Vacaville Oregon, He has lived in the rogue valley for most of his life and calls it his native home. Although he has his religious roots within Christianity, he did not grow up in a religious household and was not spiritual himself until recently. Through the loss of a loved one, a spiritual quest, and coming to terms with his own sexuality, he has found what he considers to be the love of Jesus. Grant now belongs to a movement that is trying to push for LGBTQ plus acceptance  and affirmation within the Christian community and church. he plans on transferring to OSU fall of 2025 majoring in elementary education, Shortly after wanting to attend seminary.  Grant is currently a member of the First United Methodist Church and wanted to share some resources in case anyone was experiencing discrimination or isolation within their communities:  First United Methodist church (541) 773-3691  Email: churchoffice@medfordumchurch.org Trevor project: https://www.thetrevorproject.orgLGBTQ Christian discord: https://discord.gg/TTUBa4UFThe reformation project: https://reformationproject.orgReconciling ministries network:https://rmnetwork.orgHRC Foundation all faiths resources: https://www.hrc.org/resources/faith-resources Contact Grant at: eddy.grant.p@gmail.com  For more about Cafe-Girl Thriving Artists, LLC, visit the website: www.cafegirlproductionsinc.com Support Cafe-Girl Thriving Artists, LLC: www.patreon.com/cafegirlthrivingartists Jesus

In this episode, I speak with my friend, Cole, who shares his journey of coming into himself, being true to his sexuality, finding religion, a home with Jesus, & an affirming church. How his faith helps him day to day, the differences between his walk and that of a more fundamentalist Christian worldview, and the message he wishes to give who those who are struggling.  This episode is the second in a very special series of the FanGirlHour.  In preparation for the release of our short film, I Am Fine, in the fall, which highlights the struggle with lgtbqai in mainstream conservative Christianity, I will be interviewing several close, dear friends who will share their understanding of, relationship to Jesus, Christianity, religion or spirituality, their faith journeys, the struggles they have in recognizing their worth in God's eyes as a queer person, how they explain to others those “gotcha” verses in the Bible, all with the intent to “Reclaim & Redeem Jesus & Christianity” from a belief system that has co-opted for personal, subversive gain.  Over the next several weeks, we will “fangirl for Jesus” in a series called “I am queer & I love Jesus.” From the Trevor Project: LGBTQ young people are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death among all young people in the U.S. Just a reminder, from now until the end of July, our Trevor Project fundraiser, the Jesus

In this first episode of this series, I chat with my good friend, Jacqueline Pollock, about her journey of faith & coming into her true self. We share her upbringing in a very conservative southern family & church, the betrayal she felt from her family which led her to leave, finding her chosen family from both religious and secular that helped her to find her peace, direction, and finally come out and live her truth.  This episode is the first in a very special series of the FanGirlHour.  In preparation for the release of our short film, I Am Fine, in the fall, which highlights the struggle with lgtbqai in mainstream conservative Christianity, I will be interviewing several close, dear friends who will share their understanding of, relationship to Jesus, Christianity, religion or spirituality, their faith journeys, the struggles they have in recognizing their worth in God's eyes as a queer person, how they explain to others those “gotcha” verses in the Bible, all with the intent to “Reclaim & Redeem Jesus & Christianity” from a belief system that has co-opted for personal, subversive gain.  Over the next several weeks, we will “fangirl for Jesus” in a series called “I am queer & I love Jesus.” From the Trevor Project: LGBTQ young people are four times more likely to attempt suicide, and suicide remains the second leading cause of death among all young people in the U.S. Just a reminder, from now until the end of July, our Trevor Project fundraiser, the Jesus

A special Fan-Girl-Hour helping to launch the very soon release launch of the short film, I AM FINE, as well the service of Cafe-Girl Thriving Artists, LLC, the featured artist events. This is the first in the series and features an interview on KSKQ's radio show, Life Matters, with host Renee Miereanu. I AM FINE director & writer, Lia Dougal & actor, writer, Alison Duren-Sutherland, playing Pastor Ally join Renee to share the inspiration for the film, the importance of the story, and the behind the scenes journey to create it. For release dates & more about I AM FINE: www.cafegirlproductionsinc.com

My guest is my new friend, Nicholas Heckford, who shares his journey of finding out his passion for life, the wine, the wine industry, and all things wine.  We chat about where he came from, how it influenced him, his background, education, and where he hopes for his future.  Most importantly, Nicholas's true desire is the emphasis of community within the context of this industry.  Nicholas Heckford is a wine connoisseur and currently resides in Grants Pass Oregon.   He is a Sonoma County native and grew up in the Russian River appellation surrounded by vineyards. His love of agriculture is rooted in his childhood, however it wasn't until his early twenties. He became involved and fell in love with the wine industry.   His educational background consists of several viticulture classes with an emphasis on sustainability. His most recent endeavor was a paid internship with Wilbur-Ellis, an agribusiness specializing in agricultural products.   Nicholas's commitment to superior knowledge and a deep understanding of wine has inspired him to pursue the sommelier and wine journalism route. He will be attending Umpqua Community College in Roseburg Oregon, majoring in viticulture and marketing. He hopes to start his sommelier classes and journalism classes soon after. https://www.nickheckford.com

It's Season 4, Episode 1 of the FanGirlHour!  And, in this episode, could be called the FanGirlHour...& a little bit more, I interview my good friend, Ray Nomoto Robison who shares his life long  love & journey with film-making.  Ray shares how he fell into film-making and the reasons why, what influenced him including family, upbringing, favorite films, and just why he loves the art & creation of filmmaking that keeps bringing him back again and again! Ray Nomoto RobisonFilmmakerA Fine Arts major in college Robison decided half way through his freshman year that film should be his medium. After receiving his film degree he opted not to move to LA or any other metropolitan area preferring a more rural lifestyle. In Montana and Oregon Robison made a 20 year career of producing and directing local television commercials then began teaching at Southern Oregon University where his students reignited his passion for filmmaking. He began production on his first feature film in 2001. The ultra-low budget feature was sold to a small east coast US distributor allowing Robison to recoup some of his investment. He then began writing his second feature film and in 2007 he saw his first film festival screening (Dances with Films) with his film noir piece Sixes and the One Eyed King. The experience increased the momentum in his passion for filmmaking and he began work on the short film Model Rules which would be the first short film he had made since college. Numerous features and shorts followed and today Robison as a film director has over 100 film festival selections under his belt and continues independent filmmaking primarily in Oregon where he makes his home. He is currently in pre-production on a horror film And Evil Makes 8 which will be the first feature he will have directed in over 10 years. Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raynomoto/the-eve-of-may-0?ref=project_link&fbclid=IwAR3YD-C57fJArGbXMvm-gl-wz052QIr_gPOS53Kohh8uLdFVs1kqxk4gwOw The Eve of May Enter The Trunk https://youtu.be/4WPFzsq9Wdc AN AFFAIR REMAINS https://vimeo.com/272112071 Four Daughters https://youtu.be/vAWocL3YkVs DEAR FUTURE SELF https://vimeo.com/155446175 The Trunk Enter https://tubitv.com/movies/694485/vampire-camp Vampire Camp (2012) Enter Ray https://watch.plex.tv/movie/sixes-and-the-one-eyed-king Sixes and the One Eyed King (2006) Enter Ray https://watch.plex.tv/movie/die-before-i-wake Die Before I Wake (2007) Enter Ray https://tubitv.com/movies/464223/besetment?tracking=justwatch-feed&utm_source=justwatch-feed Besetment (2017) Enter Ray https://tubitv.com/movies/100002942/the-reading-of-hammer-ridge?tracking=justwatch-feed&utm_source=justwatch-feed The Reading of Hammer Ridge (2014) RayRay

The FanGirlHour is back!  Finally!  In this episode, I chat with my good friend, Karissa, about her new found love for PokeMon-Go.  She will share how she came to love it, the myriad of ways it has added value to her life, and then we deep dive into each others own tools to maintain mental health! Thanks for listening! Karissa is a 41 year old mom who geeks out on Pokemon Go.  She loves that the game connects her to her two boys while also bringing out her inner child. Pokemon go also gives karissa the opportunity to be a part of a community of other Pokemon lovers anywhere from 5 years old to 80!  While not playing Pokemon Go she is doing all the mom things and running her own business teaching others about essential oils and how they can be used for physical and emotional health. Karissa loves connecting with people and loves hosting music nights with her boyfriend and neighbors, and friends. Play with Karissa! Trainer code: 396555719465

In this episode, I chat with my friend, Jason Boese, about his lifelong love of all things Monty Python.  We discuss how he came to love the show, how it has impacted his life personally & professionally, his favorite of the pythons and why, favorite of the films, and songs, & more.  Jason BoeseIn the past few years, Jason has garnered worthwhile film and life experience to move my craft forward. Life hasn't always been kind to him, but he has managed to persevere and come out relatively fine. Being an eccentric amateur philosopher has opened his eyes to ways of the world, and has enhanced his writing ability and content, as well as his ability to effectively direct and shoot a film, and edit the footage into a finished product. He takes inspiration from Monty Python for his comedy stylings, and Alfred Hitchcock for his way of directing his performers. Showing a lot by doing a little and being highly focused has helped center his stories.Links:https://www.facebook.com/BoeseFilmProductionshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAZ5RnYBFZk_5kzy02uvZwhttps://www.patreon.com/BoeseFilm

In this episode, an adverse reaction to a medication causes Lana to lose her grip with reality & resulting in her questioning her feelings for Harry, relationship with her fiance, and her place in the world. All the while, Dan & Liz kick it...why? I don't know, it's just a thing that is happening. Selma just enjoys her little world, Bull struggles to help but still unsure of what is going on. Information about Bells Palsy: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5457-bells-palsy https://www.slayforbellspalsy.org/

In this episode of the FanGirlHour, I chat with my good friend, KJ, about how the movies & story-telling of Kevin Smith has been a life-long influence on his creative output and his overall outlook on life.  He shares some of his most influential moments bonding with others  over Kevin Smith films, including his wife & shares how this fandom has influenced his outreach for artists of many a variety. KJ has been a theatre professional for much of his career, including as a youth drama teacher, lighting designer, technical director and stage manager. While at home in stage tech and leadership positions, he also enjoys performing. His other interests include writing poetry and playing hand drums in local bands and at church. A former teacher, KJ has launched Artists Happy Hour in support of a new non-profit, Talent Pool, where our creative interests can develop through mentoring. KJ supports Randall Theatre/Ghostlight Playhouse, Backyard Community Food Court, Rockafairy, and collaborates with the local independent film and stand-up comedy scenes. None of this would be possible without the support of his wife and 2 kids, and a very talented group of close friends. Links: Artists Happy Hour https://www.facebook.com/groups/835659040866826/?ref=share Connect with KJ: https://www.facebook.com/KJ.rise?mibextid=ZbWKwLKJ Long The Backyard Community Foodcourt https://www.facebook.com/MedfordRideemwear?mibextid=ZbWKwLThe Backyard Community Food Court Ghostlight Playhouse https://www.facebook.com/GhostlightPlayhouse?mibextid=ZbWKwLGhostlight Playhouse Purchase earthshine: https://www.amazon.com/earthshine-reflect-our-nature-KJ-ebook/dp/B07NDWRGDS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1MXOCUXGY0EC4&keywords=kj+earthshine&qid=1696381619&sprefix=kj+earthshine%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1earthshine: To reflect is in our nature KJ's author facebook page https://www.facebook.com/earthshine.poetry?mibextid=ZbWKwLEarthshine Kevin Curphey - Echoes of Avalon (Official Music Video) https://youtube.com/watch?v=U3w7TnnrtW0&si=NK39NR1z0Gk07oPbKevin Curphey - Open Gate (Official Music Video) For this week's $5 Comedy Friday at The Backyard Community Food Court, we're bringing Reno to you! That's right, Daniel Lowe, Chris Rojas, and Stephen Mollman are coming all the way from Reno to just to make you laugh! If you've been missing Nick Meier, you'll get to catch him hosting this week, too! We will be raffling off gift certificates to AL's Mediterranean Food, Sushi by Ethan and some beautiful hanging crystal ornaments. The weather is supposed to be beautiful, so get down to the Backyard and enjoy the show! 812 S. Riverside Ave in Medford Friday, October 6th Doors open at 7pm Show starts at 8pm $5 Entry $1 raffle tickets

It's season one, episode eight, and it's another Bull episode....plus Harry & Dan.  A new face in court, Suzanne, Dan's assistant, sparks the love interest of the three, with disastrous results on their friendship---nearly leading to blows and a near-death experience.  Liz & Lana converse over the dangers of workplace romance while Lana fails to hide her growing feelings for Harry & jealousy when he is with another woman,  Suzanne sorts the three guys out & then bounces, and we never see her again.  Selma is along for the ride.   

My guest for this episode, is my good friend, Alison Duren-Sutherland, who shares with me how her lifelong love of the writings and teachings of Ursula K. Le  Guin shaped her personal journey, as well as spiritual and professional.  We dive deep into the problems in society of which Le Guin was seeking answers and an antidote for well before our time. Alison Duren-Sutherland is now an ordained Reverend in the Unitarian Universalist ministry as well as a full-spectrum doula, and mother of two.  Find more about Alison and Ursula at the links below: https://www.durensutherland.com/sermons/ https://www.ursulakleguin.com/ https://worldsofukl.com/

In this episode, S1,E7, Harry is faced with the challenge of staying true to himself in the face of convention, Lana is forced to reckon with her feelings with Harry as Carla B woos him, meanwhile Dan desires to continue forward in his career advancement & everyone is for it...well, almost.

In this episode of the FanGirlHour, meet Sky Spaulding, here to share his love of his fan-dom, Star Wars.  Yes, another Star Wars Fan!  What are you surprised?  I mean, come on, it's Star Wars!   The thing is though, everyone has a different very unique reason why they love something & Sky will share how he came to love Star Wars, how it continues to make a difference in his life, & how it has shaped him throughout his life! Sky is a stage actor having performed in a variety of love productions from Shakespeare to Musicals. He currently makes his living as the kitchen manager at Brothers Restaurant. Connect with Sky on Instagram: @SkySpaulding

In this episode, Harry faces a scary situation & is comforted by Lana, Bull strives to be heroic, Dan has a run-in with a shoe-shine boy resulting in a new nickname, and Selma fends off romantic advances of a higher power!

Richard Jensen is back and this time he's discussing how his love for his fandom, Star Wars, has influenced his life as an actor, writer, director, and film-maker.  We dive deep into the sociopolitical backstory for Star Wars, discuss the various behind the scenes facts about George Lucas as well as others.  Richard shares how much he cherishes all of Star Wars, although some of the series doesn't always reach the top tier.  However, others do and he details why those certain ones have captured his attention. Richard Jensen is a Writer/Director at Celtic Ray Filmworks. For the last couple of years, he's been making comedy shorts using a stripped down production model similar to Robert Rodriguez. His short “The Heroes of the War on Christmas” was in Los Angeles at The ACME Comedy Theater. Another short, “Glengarry Glen Styx” received third place at the 2'nd Annual Klamath Independent Film Festival. And his short “Cuck!” Won Best comedy short at the Oregon Short Film Festival. He has also been a cinematographer for Cafe-Girl Thriving Artists, LLC web series “TimeKeys” as well as "Catatonia Of The Fairies", and sound recordist for Dan McCloy's film “Beach Blanket Frankenstein”. And he was a credited co-writer of “Crowd Sourced Sketch Show: The Pilot”.https://www.instagram.com/theragingcelt https://patreon.com/celticrayfilmworks?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMBzHLuHTxtor5B06SUh3qWs5e5FTeS7d THE HOLLYWOOD STORIES OF MARTY LYDECKER. https://bsky.app/profile/theragingcelt.bsky.social Bluesky https://www.threads.net/@theragingcelt Richard Jensen (@theragingcelt) on Threads

We got a Bull Shannon episode!  In this episode, "Eye Of The Beholder", Bull is discriminated based on his looks causing him to spiral, Harry, Lana, & Liz try to cheer up him up, a blind fugitive flees his captor, a little slice of 80's misogyny makes its appearance, and Dan fulfills his work fantasy! 

In this episode, I chat with my good friend, Wayne the Unknown, who shares his love of his fandom, Batman.  Wayne talks about how he discovered this fandom at an early age, how it influenced him throughout his life, his favorite of all the series, and how it has continued to impact his life.  Wayne The Unknown is:  Photographer Nerd Part Time Content Creator Part Time Cosplayer I also cover conventions. Find all things Wayne The Unknown at:  https://linktr.ee/waynetheunknown?fbclid=PAAaYsJoIWVHoeGEnQ3icu3YbIdXyQIdNGt-Fex92eb4mDmeQItMKoJmZqmLY

In this episode, my good friend, Elizabeth Suzanne, is back! This time she shares her love of the ps5 game, "Dark Pictures Anthology", how she got hooked, why she loves it, how it has helped her build friendship & provide a safe place to relax! Elizabeth Suzanne has been an active member of the music and theatre community for over 30 years. She is an avid reader, a painter, seamstress, and for the last five years has been a part of a miniature dachshund breeding program. mommaurchin Rogue Valley Times: rv-times.com https://www.facebook.com/pupwardbound

My guest in this episode is my new friend, Grace Angelucci, who stops by to chat about one of her lifelong passions, the "THEATRE".  She loves theatre so much that at her very young age she started her own theatre company!  We chat about how she fell in love with all things of the stage, acting, directing, producing, what it takes to be an actor, and the plans she has for her life, career, and future! Grace Angelucci is a local southern Oregon actor born and raised . At the age of 21 with 26 shows and more to come under her belt she's well aware that she was made to act. Theatre and music is a life long passion and she works everyday to make her art better and better for herself and those around her. When not directing a show you can find grace working with a plethora of other companies such as enchanted experiences bringing magic to kids, the Ghostlight playhouse for karaoke (trivioke every Wednesday night at 7)or shows with the Randal theatre, or simply making coffee for the residents at the local retirement home. However a great deal of her life is spent with the people she loves the most such as her doting fiancé , her loving mother, and talented sister. https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/randall-theatre-company/647e85c92163140e4b23ffb7/ My show^( Angelucci acting's first show ! Which “It's hell to be a woman” is a cabaret experience about the love and loss of being a woman. It portrays depression, ambition, mental health , relationships both toxic and healthy and so many more examples of the female experience. This is Angelucci Acting's first show and we are excited to bring more to the valley. You can come see it at 8pm July 14th , 15th ,21st and the 22nd or 2pm July 16th , and July 23rd all at the Ghostlight playhouse! https://ghostlightplayhouse.com/ The Ghostlight playhouse^( where most of our shows go on and trivioke happens) The Ghostlight playhouse is a nonprofit theatre venue every dollar you spend here goes to making quality entertainment for downtown Medford . Every Wednesday night at 7 pm you'll find Nash Nashington hosting trivioke and John wing manning the bar. Both working hard to give you a fun experience. https://www.facebook.com/people/Angelucci-Acting/100090690250529/?paipv=0&eav=Afb5YgHzEf1moWPNYca5sP-TBnjjP0RLSeS8FM27VvzUwkePlSFcAqMz7BsoxtZhihM&_rdr Business page^( my page for my business ) Angelucci Acting is a new southern Oregon based company , it is locally and women run with the intention of making theatre more accessible to the audience and the actor. Our goal is to be able to give the opportunity of acting or seeing quality theatre to absolutely everyone so that everybody has a chance to shine, while also bringing quality and loving entertainment to downtown Medford. https://www.facebook.com/YourEnchantedExperience/ Enchanted Experiences^ (A company I princess for) Enchanted experiences is local princess company where you can invite your favorite princess to your event! These princesses throw tea parties, singalongs ,and so much more and their looking to bring a little magic to your heart.

My good friend, Kurk Kasparian, is back! This time he shares his passion for vegan cooking and all the reasons why throughout his life history cooking and eating healthy became such a central focus for his love of himself and connection with others. We get a little deep about family background & trauma--so bit of a content warning!  But....Kurk also entertains us with his impression of Julia Child, something to look forward to!  Hope you enjoy the show!  Kurk Kasparian is a film producer, actor, and award-winning director who has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, such as Reese Witherspoon, Michael Biehn, and Jennifer Lopez. He's vegan and loves animals more than people - which sometimes makes it difficult for him to work in an industry that often exploits them. Kurk's secret passion for the superhero genre is no secret anymore- his favorite comic book is X-Men. Kurk is an up-and-coming film director, and recently directed his first feature film, a romantic comedy called "The Last Kiss". Details on where to watch it will be released soon! He also directed a short film, a dark comedy called "happy Prank day" it has won 9 nominations and 8 awards for best comedy, best cast ensemble, and best director. Links to watch that will also be coming soon. When he isn't working in Hollywood he runs a video Production and marketing company focused on helping the vegan e-commerce market. you can find him on imdb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5373925/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 ; linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurkkasparian/ 

In season one, episode four, we discover more fully the depth of the Night Court writing, more than just mere comedy. In this episode, we face off the famous battle of the sexes...guess who wins? Dan is full Dannest of nasty Dans in this episode, Harry faces a part of himself he fears with Lana's support, we get to know Liz a bit more, Bull attempts to get a date, and Selma continues her own magical world of Selma.

Hello!  In this episode of the FanGirlHour, I chat with my good friend, Theta Eisenberg (Chris Rome) about the reasons why he loves the show, Rick & Morty.  We get pretty deep in this episode, a bit of a content warning as we discuss mental health issues & suicide ideation.   Theta's Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJOIqykZI5ziq1SpdmhTKgQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pwUqMI45TW0EBjpAHU2VQ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiRExRCMuE0xyM3OcfpBR4eXAaJ6EEoDW https://www.patreon.com/Theta_eisnbergh

Hello!  It's another episode of the FanGirlHour and my guest is my good friend, Robert "Mo" Hastings!  We dive into the depth of all things Star Wars & ponder the fullness of its impact both as entertainment and on a socio-political-philosophic level.   Robert Hastings is a digital media veteran in the Rogue Valley. His specialties are real estate and corporate Photography and video production. You can reach him at redseamedia.website. Instagram: Business: https://www.instagram.com/red_sea_media88/ Personal: https://www.instagram.com/sillyoldrobear/ Get ready to see Robert as Rassilon in TimeSick @Timekeys on Youtube! 

In this episode, we finally get to see the character dimension and growth of the other characters, that's right, we finally get to see Dan Fielding become the Dan Fielding we will know & hate to love...but we also get to know Bull some more & Lana...& we are introduced to some great side characters who would continue to make appearance like...AL CRAVEN!   Listen with me as I dissect and deconstruct my childhood idealism looking at how this show, as awesome as it was & is, still has some very 80's qualities to it, the way women are portrayed, for example, as well I look at the importance of comedy in storytelling with a moral and reflecting both our light and shadow facets. All in all, Harry is still my Daddy-0 Judge! 

In this episode, my good friend & chosen fam sister, Jacqueline Pollock, is back! Today we discuss our mutual love of our TV Mama, Valerie Harper!  Jacqui shares about how she discovered Valerie, what kept her coming back, and her favorite part about loving Valerie! So, are you a Rhoda or a Valerie? https://thereselee.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/are-you-a-mary-or-a-rhoda/ Contact Jacqueline at: wtndjacqueline@gmail.com Jacqui PollockWhen not working as a CNA you can find State of Georgia Native by birth & Seattle native, at heart (& 8 year Seattle resident), Jacqui Pollock serving as the Marketing, & Special Events Director of WTND-LP Macomb 106.3 FM, Chair of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd's Outreach Committee, doing puppetry (at home they call themselves the Somerset House Puppet Players), learning something new, watching one of many teams she is a fan of, or even spending time with her better half & their three cats (Charcoal Marie, Swiss Miss, & Tiger John); so who is Jacqui Pollock?Fully named Kristen-Diane Laura-Jacqueline Pollock (Jacqui to friends, acquaintances, & co-workers as “nobody can really pronounce Jacque-leen properly”), CNA, Write in Candidate for Mayor of Macomb during the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election is…… For starters: Better half, Cat mom, daughter, friend, nice person all in all was born on January 29, 1981She's a BIG fan of the Florida State Seminoles, the Washington State Cougars, the University of Washington Huskies, University of Wisconsin Badgers, (in Basketball) the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, along with the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, Los Angeles Dodgers, (the now former) Seattle Supersonics (“Bring Back Our Sonics!”), and the Green Bay Packers.Jacqui's Bookshelf is “mainly The Kennedys yet mostly Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis with some Football, self-help, and other books of interest.” Other books include football books regarding players and coaches including former Florida State Seminoles Coach Bobby Bowden and the late former Alabama Head Football Coach Paul W. “Bear” Bryant (who the Bear Cub Puppet Paul Bear, whose full name is Paul Bryant Bear, is named for), books by musicians (Chely Wright's Like Me).As far as music, radio shows, movies, or television shows Jacqueline has a diverse interest. When there's not a game on you can find Jacqueline watching The Young & the Restless, NCIS, Madam Secretary, Home Improvement reruns (“I so identify with the character of Jill Taylor” the wife of Home Improvement's main character of Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, “because I practically LIVE with Tim ‘The Tool Man' Taylor, yet my better half isn't clueless”), numerous YouTube Videos (including the channels: Nomadic Fanatic, The History Guy, World War 2, Imagination Theater, Townsends, Christopher Chaos, as well as, the channel from her good friend, David Quesal, head of the Quesal Puppet Troupe), or simply listening to a Country or Variety Music Station. On Saturdays, however, this former Seattle resident enjoys KOMO 1000 AM/97.3 FM (Seattle)'s “Northwest Lifestyle Weekend” listening to Inside Out with Tami Micheals (Central Time Noon-2 PM) about interior design & home repair and Talking Real Money with Tom and Don (Central Time 2 PM-4 PM) about strategies for investing and saving for retirement.So who is this Jacqui Pollock? She is a friend, better half, cat mom, caregiver, abuse survivor, and so much more.

Who You Gonna Call....Brian Bierwiler!  And, we're back with the FanGirlHour...my guest today is my good friend, Brian, here to share his love of all things Ghostbusters.  I am surprised to learn that Ghostbusters is more than comedy, but has so much more depth!  Hear how Brian discovered the film & everything with it, why he loves it, & how it helps him make an impact! Facebook & Instagram handle for Brian: @4_Alarm_Pictures  Make Me Smile (Working Title): https://www.facebook.com/brianbierwilerstory

Yes, it's back, That Night Court Podcast.  In this episode, I review season one, episode two, "Santa Clause is Coming To Town".  From Marty McFly as an angry run-away teen, to Dan being not fully formed, to Bull's innate belief, and Harry's struggle to go with his heart and believe in the unseen, or stand by the law, it's an episode worth a listen.   Thanks for your patience in getting the second episode out!  Thanks for listening! 

A new installment of the FanGirlHour, That Night Court Podcast, wherein I re-watch an episode Night Court from the beginning and then comment on it. I share everything between favorite lines, interesting facts, cast information, and the lessons learned from each episode!

And we're back, the podcast is finally starting again, season two, baby! West Christy returns and he shares his long love for the Simpsons and Matt Groening. We visit all the varieties of Springfield, home of Homer & the family, and take a brief sojourn to hang with some of their kin, the Futurama clan & the Disenchanted world. West shares his favorite character of the series & why, which may surprise you, it did me! https://www.facebook.com/westCphoto https://www.instagram.com/west_c_photo The facebook page for the thriller film, Guilt, written by & to be directed by West: https://www.facebook.com/areyouinnocent The facebook page for the One Person Cast podcast: https://www.facebook.com/onepersoncast

Ahoy, ahoy! In this episode, I interview a very special person....ME! And, its my birthday today (the day I share this) & I'm talking about my all time favorite fandom ever, even before Night Court: The Wizard Of Oz. I dive deep into the emotional and mental reasons why I love this film and story & how it has helped me, ponder the similarities and differences between this story and the other two (Peter Pan & Alice In Wonderland), and share some truly memorable moments. More about Cafe-Girl Thriving Artists, LLC: www.cafegirlproductionsinc.com https://twitter.com/CafeGirl11 https://www.facebook.com/cafegrrrrl https://www.instagram.com/cafegirl11/ www.patreon.com/cafegirlthrivingartists More about Lia: https://www.facebook.com/lializ4ever https://www.instagram.com/bornagainwiccan/ https://twitter.com/LiaLiz4Realz Buy my wedding dress: https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m59506542035/

On this episode of FanGirlHour, Season Two, Episode Three: Spock Erotica Fan-Fiction Just kidding, I chat with my good friend, RuRu, about their lifelong love of Star Trek and how it is made a profound difference in how they see the world and the relationships they have, as well how it has made a lasting impact for the betterment of society. RuRu is known throughout the Rogue Valley as many things. Actor, singer, dancer, director, stage manager, cat mom, poet. In the daytime they work as a DSP with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. La Vie En Rose! Theatres mentioned in this episode: Barnstormers Theatre: www.barnstormersgp.com GhostLight Playhouse/Randall Theatre: https://ghostlightplayhouse.com/ Rogue Music Theatre: https://roguemusictheatre.us/ For more of RuRu, go to: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueRubyism/ Rhymers Block: Froeyja Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rurupainter/ https://linktr.ee/RuRuPainter

In this episode of FanGirlHour, I chat with my good friend, Elizabeth Suzanne, of her all time love for Stephen King novels. She shares how she came to love these books, her favorite memories, how it is made a difference in her life, and hopes for the future. Elizabeth Suzanne has been an active member of the music and theatre community for over 30 years. She is an avid reader, a painter, seamstress, and for the last five years has been a part of a miniature dachshund breeding program. https://www.facebook.com/pupwardbound https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-return-elizabeth-to-her-thrive

The next episode of the FanGirlHour is the first episode of season two. Guess what? Stephanie Grimley is back. This time she shares her love of The X-Files, how it has shaped and influenced her life, her hopes, dreams, and creativity, including her writing skills with fan-fiction stories of Scully and Mulder (see link to one story below). She even gives us a taste of her fan-fiction creative juices with a crazy cross-over idea! Listen to find out! Stephanie Grimley is a teacher and part time actress living in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. She is a mother of a 5 year old daughter named Sami who is also trying her hand at the acting business. In her 12 year teaching career she has taught transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, 2nd and 3rd grades. On stage she has performed in numerous theatre productions including West Side Story, 9to5, The Odd Couple, and Dinner with Friends. She appeared as a background actor while in college. She enjoys taking part in fandoms Night court, the X Files and Who's the Boss. In addition, Stephanie is an avid fanfic reader, beach goer, and swimmer. My Instagram is: @steffistar79 My Twitter: @stephaniegrimle If you are in the area, go see Stephanie in Appropriate at: http://www.gestalttheatreproject.com/ Opens this Friday, March 4, 2022 Stephanie's X-Files FanFiction links: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/4711198/1/First-Date https://www.fanfiction.net/s/5353792/1/Full-Circle #xfiles #fanfiction #fangirling

In this episode, I chat with my new friend, Gabe, about his life time love & inspiration, Nike, and how it inspired him to pursue his goals both on and off the court, in his life as an entrepreneur and to help make the world a better place! Last episode of season one! Gabriel Flores is the Owner of Creatively Insane and host of The Shades of Entrepreneurship - The podcast. With over +22 years of professional experience in healthcare, strategy, real estate, and entrepreneurship, he finds himself constantly striving to learn something new through experiences. He is a husband, father, and the son of two indigenous migrants. Mr. Gabriel Flores, M.S. Host | The Shades of Entrepreneurship Owner | Creatively Insane LLC Apple Podcast | Spotify | Audible www.theshadesofe.com theshadesofe.com (podcast site) mrgabrielflores@theshadesofe.com DB Freestyle website: https://ohsufoundation.org/communi.../doernbecher-freestyle/

In this episode of the FanGirlHour, I chat with my good friend, Kurk Kasparian, about his lifelong love of the X-Men and how his first initial love of it brought about his overall acceptance of himself which allowed him to become comfortable in his own skin and pursue his calling. Kurk Kasparian is a film producer, actor, and award-winning director who has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, such as Reese Witherspoon, Michael Biehn, and Jennifer Lopez. He's vegan and loves animals more than people - which sometimes makes it difficult for him to work in an industry that often exploits them. Kurk's secret passion for the superhero genre is no secret anymore- his favorite comic book is X-Men. Kurk is an up-and-coming film director, and recently directed his first feature film, a romantic comedy called "The Last Kiss". Details on where to watch it will be released soon! He also directed a short film, a dark comedy called "happy Prank day" it has won 9 nominations and 8 awards for best comedy, best cast ensemble, and best director. Links to watch that will also be coming soon. When he isn't working in Hollywood he runs a video Production and marketing company focused on helping the vegan e-commerce market. you can find him on imdb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5373925/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 ; linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurkkasparian/ or Instagram: @krukkasparian he also provided an email kurkkasparian@gmail.com

In this week's episode, I visit with my good friend, Taylor, as she shares with me her lifelong love for one of the longest running soap opera's, All My Children. She talks about how groundbreaking it was, for its time, plus how it effected her growing up, and how it is still making a lasting impact, including a potential REBOOT! Taylor is a superfan of All My Children, a soap opera that ran on ABC from 1970-2011. She produces the web series Surviving Maine and composes music for web series, podcasts, and (hopefully some day) TV. You can watch Surviving Maine at https://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivingMaine and listen to some of her music at https://soundcloud.com/user-792329887 . She also has a PhD in Sociology. If you want to apply to be on Surviving Maine, go to their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/survivingmaine

My guest for the first episode of FanGirl Hour in 2022, the 13th episode, (lucky!), is my good friend, Theta Eisenberg! He shares how he came to be a fan of all things Whovian & we discuss our mutual admiration, we share our favorite doctors new & classic, and he shares what he has gained from being a whovian! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJOIqykZI5ziq1SpdmhTKgQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3pwUqMI45TW0EBjpAHU2VQ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiRExRCMuE0xyM3OcfpBR4eXAaJ6EEoDW https://www.patreon.com/Theta_eisnbergh Thanks for listening! 269993075_408417494405145_1253908122011729686_n.jpg

My guest this week is my good friend, Jacqui, aka Kristen Diana Laura Jacqueline Pollock (Kristen Long Name Girl). She shares her great love of the history of America's very own royal family, The Kennedys, a slice of history that is truly beloved yet mired in controversy and sadness. Join Jacqui and I as we delve deep into the family, their beliefs, their loves, and their lows. (Links from the discussion coming soon.) Corrections: **After her 2nd husband died Mrs. Onassis went into publishing, not after her 3rd husband died, Mrs. Onassis never remarried after Mr. Onassis died in 1975 **Black Jack Bouvier was known as Black Jack because of the darkening of his tan that he would get in the summertime ***Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was Mrs. Onassis full name (including married names)

On this episode of FanGirlHour, I Interview my friend & fellow creator, Richard Jensen, about his strongest influence for his writing, "COMEDY!" We discover some similarities within our love for comedy, including our mutual liking of Will Ferrell. Richard Jensen FanGirlHour Richard Jensen is a Writer/Director at Celtic Ray Filmworks. For the last couple of years, he's been making comedy shorts using a stripped down production model similar to Robert Rodriguez. His short “The Heroes of the War on Christmas” was in Los Angeles at The ACME Comedy Theater. Another short, “Glengarry Glen Styx” received third place at the 2'nd Annual Klamath Independent Film Festival. And his short “Cuck!” Won Best comedy short at the Oregon Short Film Festival. He has also been a cinematographer for the Cafe-Girl, Inc web series “TimeKeys” as well as "Catatonia Of The Fairies", and sound recordist for Dan McCloy's film “Beach Blanket Frankenstein”. And he was a credited co-writer of “Crowd Sourced Sketch Show: The Pilot”. https://www.instagram.com/theragingcelt https://twitter.com/TheRagingCelt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_xT9ZqbEaNPLFUZRR__Uyg/about https://www.celticrayfilmworks.com/

In this episode of FanGirlHour, I talk with my good friend, David "Glamour Dave" Nienow who shares with me his love of all things Trekkie! We chat about the best parts of his having this fandom, most memorable moments, and some of the fascinating ways he has made it a part of his life personally. Hope you enjoy! Listen to the end to find out how you can be a guest on the FanGirlHour! Facebook:@glamourdave Instagram:@glamourdave Twitter:@glamourdave Patreon:@glamourdave Website: http://www.glamourdave.com/ My first YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/DavidNienow

In this episode, I chat with my partner, Michael Meyer, as he shares how he came to love The Addams Family & all the reasons why, plus some historical facts about the show & story's origins. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, I talk to my good friend, West Christy, about his love of horror stories and how that has shaped him as a creator. He shares a lot about the various types of horror stories he likes and how he found this passion. The links mentioned in this episode are: https://www.facebook.com/westCphoto https://www.instagram.com/west_c_photo The facebook page for the thriller film, Guilt, written by & to be directed by West: https://www.facebook.com/areyouinnocent The facebook page for the One Person Cast podcast: https://www.facebook.com/onepersoncast

In this week's episode, I chat with my longtime friend and fellow SNLie fan about our mutual love of all things SNL. We talk over the happy moments, how it shaped his life & personality, and fondly remember those whom we have lost in the "where were you" type conversation. Also, its the 7th episode, I keep saying the 8th throughout this episode. Silly me! Thanks for listening.

This week I take a look at another one of my fave fandoms, Saturday Night Live. I talk about how I came to love the show, all that that encompassed during the time I was at the height of my craze, and how it still has made an impact in my life and art to this day. This episode is dedicated to the late great comedian, Norm Macdonald.

This week, I compare and contrast the similarities and differences of two popular teen shows of the nineties, attempting to answer the age old question, which is better, Saved By The Bell or Beverly Hills, 90210? You decide.

This week I welcome my very first guest on the Fan Girl Hour, my new friend, Stephanie Grimley. She and I chat over our mutual love for the best tv show ever, Night Court, and she shares how specifically Markie Post influenced her life and career. We commisserate over the losses of our beloved celebrities and honor their memory and the difference they made in our lives. The photo image for this week's podcast is the signed copy of Markie Post's headshot that was sent by Markie to Stephanie. Hear more of the time Stephanie got to meet her hero in this week's podcast. Find Stephanie Grimley at: IG: @steffistar79 Twitter: @StephanieGrimle

In this episode, I reflect on the passage of time, the reason for loving Night Court, for how it inspired me then and in this new phase of life.

Today's episode looks at the second and third episodes of Night Court from the first season. I discuss the uniqueness of the show, go deeper into the magic of Harry Anderson (Harry Stone), and reveal more why I have a deep connection with the show!

The official first episode of the Fan Girl Hour. In this episode, I discuss the idea for the Fan Girl Hour and what my desire for the progression of the podcast would be. I delve into my all time favorite show, Night Court, and reflect on the reasons why it is so important to me!