Joplin ToadCast

Thanks for listening to today's episode! If you want to reach out to make a comment or ask a question of the toad or our guests about today's topic, you can send those thoughts to joplintoad@gmail.com. You can find Lori at lorimarble.com or @lorimarble on instagram. This episode is also made to accompany a featured article in our printed Joplin Toad magazine, issue 3. And, of course, you can follow the toad online at joplintoad.com, or @joplintoad on the social media of your choice. One more thing. If you enjoyed this episode, will you give us a quick rating on apple podcasts? Without your good ratings, we're like wilting flowers with no water. Don't let us wilt. This episode was hosted by Mark 9schwander, produced and edited by Jeremiah Jones, and introduced by me, _______ [insert name of choice].

Thanks for listening! If you want to reach out to make a comment or ask a question of the toad or of our guests about today's topic, you can send those thoughts to joplintoad@gmail.com. We'll reach out to our participants from today and provide their answers to your questions through social media. We'd love to see a conversation form from curious people or others who have the condition and want to share their own experiences!This podcast has been brought to you by the Joplin Toad. Give us a follow by searching for the Joplin Toad on your favorite social media platform, visiting joplintoad.com, or picking up one of our printed magazine issues at your favorite local coffeeshop. One more thing. If you enjoyed this episode, will you give us a quick rating on apple podcasts? Without your good ratings, we're like wilting flowers with no water. Don't let us wilt. This episode was hosted by Mark 9schwander, produced and edited by Jeremiah Jones, and introduced by me, Fitherton Crammsworth, esquire. The song you heard was by Joplin band Blister Soul; check out their brand new EP, "Signs of the times," wherever you delight your ears.Later Toads!

This episode is part two of our conversation with Jaron Scott and Matthew McBirth, talking through what the current black lives matter conversation is actually about. Let’s continue to listen together to better understand how we can love our neighbors of color well.

Host Mark N has a down to earth conversation with two Black Joplin residents, talking through what the current black lives matter conversation is actually about.

Our host Mark Neuenschwander talks with F.C. about his adventures in becoming an author, with plenty of gold advice here for writers and all creatives about how to set realistic goals, establish great routines for your creativity, and make entry into the world of self publishing and other larger scale projects.

Jeremiah interviews John and Cody Martin, artists who live in Nevada, Missouri. In this episode they talk about the importance of community for creatives, the struggle artists have being in rural communities, and what it's like starting a business together as a married couple.

Fall decor spills onto porches and store windows reminding everyone our favorite holidays are coming up. One holiday in particular has our full attention right now... Ghosts dancing on the low hanging branches of your neighbors yard might make you smile, and the skeleton holding a jack-o-lantern on that dimly lit porch might make you feel a little anxious and excited. Halloween is just around the corner and we are in the mood for some Spooky Stories to listen to. So snuggle up safe and tight, grab a friend’s hand and listen closely, we are about to dive into some Spooky Stories about our hometown and the darker side of its history. Everything you’re about to hear is based on history of public record and personal testimonies from Joplin residents. *Just like you!*

Actual correspondence between Thaddeus McFargle, a concessioner in the mining territory that would become Joplin Missouri, to his lady Delores back in Brooklyn.

The Haunted Toad is a creepy little section of the greater Joplin Toad where we explore the dark history of our small city. Ghost stories and supernatural accounts that may have been forgotten are dug up in an audio experience that will make your ears tingle and the hair on the back of your neck stand up!

Where many individuals are filled with dread, Luke is inspired and invigorated by the challenge of resolving injustices as he levels up in the game of customer resolution. We will hear Luke tell his hilarious tales of customer service battles, and also take on new ones during the interview. Listen to Luke square up with Chrysler about a faulty PT Cruiser under the assumed identity of an actual female customer.

Hello, and welcome to the Joplin Toadcast, brought to you by joplintoad.com. This episode’s guest is Jorge [pronounced “horhay”] Leyva, a sculptor and painter who came to Joplin, Missouri from Peru, found his way as an artist, and has spent 30 years in Joplin making art and showing his work around the country. 

Our host Mark 9schwander talks with Jorge about his life journey as an artist, his heart for his city, and his thoughts on creating.

Luke Sheafer is known for many things, but in this episode we focus on an unexpected hidden talent; Luke’s awe inspiring ability to navigate complex customer service situations over the phone.

Taylor Kubicek and host Mark Neuenschwander talk about both local and general culture, how the culture affects our creative work, and how our creativity can in turn affect the culture.

Welcome to The Joplin Toad’s first semi-official ToadCast. Our first artist interview is with Joplin painter, bottle-cap muralist, hairdresser, sculptor and neighborhood improver, Eric Haun.