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Tell The Damn Story
Telll The Damn Story ep 417: Beyond Frankenstein: How Teel James Glenn Brought a Monster to Life

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 66:17


What happens when Frankenstein's monster survives the torch-wielding mob... and becomes a private detective?In this episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan welcome back prolific author, stuntman, and master storyteller Teel James Glenn to explore the creative process behind his acclaimed Adam Paradise novels—a noir-inspired reimagining of Mary Shelley's legendary creature as a hard-boiled investigator navigating the shadows of 1930s America.Together, they venture into the dark alleys of storytelling, discussing how ideas haunt writers for years, why some characters refuse to stay on the page, the eternal battle between plotting and pantsing, and how research can transform a story from cardboard scenery into a living, breathing world. Along the way, they uncover what makes characters feel human—even when they're stitched together from parts.Whether you're wrestling with writer's block, searching for a stronger process, or trying to breathe life into your own literary creations, this episode offers practical wisdom, honest insights, and a few monster-sized revelations.And stick around—there's a special giveaway, a Frankenstein-inspired challenge, and a chance to walk away with a signed copy of The Undiscovered Country.BOOK GIVEAWAYWe have a signed copy of Teel James Glenn's latest Adam Paradise novel, The Undiscovered Country, waiting for one lucky listener!To enter, leave a comment below telling us the most valuable lesson, insight, or piece of writing advice you took away from Teal's appearance on this episode. Teal himself will help choose the winning entry. The winner will receive a signed copy of the book and a chance to continue the adventure with Adam Paradise.Chris and Teel will both be attending StokerCon in Pittsburgh.If you spot either of them during the convention, stop by and say hello! Better yet, tell them which classic literary, historical, or fictional character you would reinvent and what you'd do to make that character more human, compelling, or surprising. You just might earn yourself a special bonus surprise.SEE US AT STOKERCON. And if you attend Teal's Frankenstein panel, be sure to mention that Tell The Damn Story sent you. After all, every monster has a story—and every writer should tell the damn story.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 416: AI for Artists: Tool, Threat, or the way of the Future?

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 61:14


Chris and Alex joined with the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention to ask and answer that question.The boys gathered artists/panelists Micheline Hess, Shawn Alleyne, and audience members for an open conversation about one of the biggest questions facing creative people today:Is AI helping artists… or replacing them?What followed wasn't a debate with winners and losers.It became a discussion about ethics, authenticity, accessibility, business realities, ownership, fear, possibility, and what happens when technology arrives faster than our rules.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 415: Write with Impact: Mastering Short Story Essentials.

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 37:03


What makes a short story truly work? In this episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan break down the value of writing short fiction, how short stories sharpen your storytelling skills, and the different ways to create powerful story hooks that grab readers fast.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you find these episodes helpful, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠

Camerosity
Episode 108: The TLR Episode

Camerosity

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 104:38


Episode 108 is all about a topic we've touched upon in a large number of Camerosity Podcast episodes, but after reviewing our show notes, we realized we had never covered thoroughly in a single show.  Since you've probably already read the title of this post, I can't really hide that I'm talking about TLRs, or Twin Lens Reflexes for those of you who are acronym-adverse. Theo was absent for this one because he only likes cameras that involve 7 of something, but joining Anthony, Paul, Stephen and Mike are callers A.J. Gentile, Brian MacDomhnail, Chris Sherlock, Ethan, Joao Gomes, Howard Sandler, Jeremy Scott, Norris Liu, Robert Rotoloni, Sarah Davis, and Will Pinkham. We quickly get started with some TLR history and then introduce a couple of our first time callers.  One such caller for the show was long time listener/first time caller, Sarah Davis who repairs cameras and specializes in TLRs.  What Sarah lacks in gray hairs she more than makes up for in experience.  Studying under some well respected camera technicians, Sarah has learned from the best and can now tear down most mechanical TLRs and Nikon film cameras, bringing them back up to life.  We regularly hear of long time technicians retiring or passing away and it is refreshing to have a new option for your camera repair needs. As you should expect, we cover a tremendous amount of GAS including some of our favorite models medium format, 35mm, and subminiature TLRs.  In the roughly hour and forty minutes runtime, we cover the gamut from some of the most popular Rollei and Yashica TLRs to some really wild and rare models like the Welta Superfekta, the Tessina 35, AGFA Flexilette, and we even take the opportunity to talk about our beloved Chuzhao (which isn't actually a TLR).  Mike discusses the closest he'll ever come to shooting a Nikon TLR, why he hates the label "Pseudo TLR", and shares some trivia about interchangeable lens TLRs. If you were to assume that an entire episode about TLRs would attract everyone who loves shooting TLRs, you'd be mistaken as we hear from a couple callers who aren't fond of the design, especially the horizontally flipped viewfinder, and why it can be difficult to get perfectly straight horizons. In addition to TLRs, we cover topics that are TLR-adjacent such as some of the different designs of focusing screens, why Rick Oleson's screens are better, and some fascinating pros and cons to leaf shutters, including why most of them can't actually move any faster than 1/500th of a second. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you!  Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show.  We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we will be revisiting Canon rangefinders (again).  We tried to do this for Episode 108 but had to push it back due to a scheduling conflict, but we're giving it another go!  The last time we spent a majority of an episode on these wonderful cameras was way back in Episode 18, so we thought it was time to invite some newer fans of the show to call in and share which models they love and whatever else they want to talk about!  We will record Episode 109 on Monday, May 18th at 7pm Central Daylight Time, 8pm Eastern Daylight Time, and 6pm Canada Saskatchewan Time.  For more time zones, please consult the World Time Buddy calculator and plug in your time.  Make sure you set your calendars and look out for the show announcement at the usual locations and be prepared to join us! In This Episode Quick TLR History / The Original Rolleiflex Used 117 Film Original Rolleiflex compared to Rolleiflex T (photo) First-time caller Ethan has four TLRs, but confesses he doesn't like shooting them Stephen Strangways find he tilts not only film TLRs, but also the digital Chuzhao and Paul Rybolt figures it's due to shutter button placement Paul likes the Rolleicord and Rolleiflex, but hates identifying them. Xenons, Xenars, Planars, and Tessars, oh my! Sarah Davis fixes Yashica, Rollei, and Mamiya TLRs, as well as some Nikon and Canon SLRs Chris Sherlock of Retina Rescue has repaired some Tele Rolleiflexes: “try and take note of what I took apart, and put it back together so it works.” Sarah shares why the Yashica TLRs, after the Pigeonflex and Yashima Flex, are so durable Brian MacDomhnail took Mike's advice to pick up a Yashica-D to replace his Lomo Lubitel Mike finds the non-Mat TLRs are simpler and smoother, Sarah recommends the Yashica-Mat LM and EM Anthony Rue had a Rolleiflex 2.8E that he traded for a Leica M4-2, but kept his Yashica Mat 124, but shoots his Meopta Flexaret VI the most, Anthony also loves his Voigtländer Superb, and Mike has a theory as to why it's so different Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex “coffee can” Focusing screen brightness, Fresnel lenses, Rick Oleson Bright Screens, Martin Seelig's mirrors A.J. Gentile has tips on shooting with TLRs Howard Sandler thinks the Minolta Autocord and Ricoh Diacord have great ergonomics, Sarah has some repair insights into them, and Mike explains the Autocord's backwards film loading Leaf shutters vs. focal plane shutters, and the tricks used to get leaf shutters beyond 1/500th, as on the 1/800th Kodak Chevron and Tourist, the Graflex Super Speed Graphic's 1/1000th, and the Minolta V2 and V3 Are the Mamiya C-series cameras, TLRs with interchangeable lenses, huge and reliable, or just huge? The Koni-Omegaflex M is even bigger / Rex Reflex The reason for TLRs, and medium format film Going smaller: Agfa Flexilette, Bolsey Model C, Samocaflex 35, the Gakkenflex DIY kit Even smaller yet: Tessina 35, GemFlex, Goerz Minicord Is it a pseudo-TLR, or something else? Argus 75, Voigtländer Brillant, Lubitel, Kodak Duaflex, Bedfordflex, Windsorflex Paul's Rollei Magic Rant, and why it breaks Mike's brain João Gomes on the underappreciated Zeiss-Ikon Contaflex and Ikoflex III Norris Liu's funky Toyocaflex 35, Welta Superfekta and Perfekta Paul's 1937 Minoltaflex (photo he sent in FB group chat) Jeremy Scott brings up f/2.8 TLRs with his Rollei, and Mike has a Fujicaflex Anthony's Ansco Automatic Reflex 3.5 regret, Mike expands on the history of them, and Norris has a Rocca Super Reflex Will Pinkham opens a can of worms about viewing and taking lenses Stephen didn't think his Mamiya C330f was too huge, just too convoluted, and servicing simpler cameras to keep them working Wrapping it up with some one-off TLR models A surprise guest swoops in like a Seagull Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. Order Your Very Own Camerosity Podcast T-Shirt! - https://www.zazzle.com/z/tbykl0hg Sarah Davis Photo and Repair - https://www.sdavisphotorepair.com/ Chris Sherlock - Retina Rescue - https://retinarescue.com/ The Official Camerosity Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/camerositypodcast Camerosity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camerosity_podcast/ Camerosity in Spanish Podcast - https://camerosity.es/ Theo Panagopoulos - https://www.photothinking.com/ Paul Rybolt - https://www.ebay.com/usr/paulkris - https://thisoldcamera.net/ Anthony Rue - https://www.instagram.com/kino_pravda/

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 414: How To Do It All. Pitching, Promotion, and the Reality of Being a Writer.

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2026 34:13


Wouldn't it be great if all you had to do was write your book, put it up for sale, and then watch the customer lineup?Well, that's not how it works.In this episode, cohosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dive into the critical but often overlooked realities of pitching your ideas, planning promotional campaigns, and building your platform—regardless of whether you're seeking a traditional publishing deal or going the indie route. They discuss why even award-winning authors and successful filmmakers can't escape the demands of self-promotion, and share practical advice for perfecting your pitch, engaging your audience, and authentically connecting with your community. Packed with real-world examples, useful strategies, and a dash of humor, this episode is your essential guide to navigating the business side of your creative journey.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

947 Breakfast Club
We want you to jump into the comments section..! Frankie has some gossip for you

947 Breakfast Club

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 19:13 Transcription Available


We are stepping into the comment section this morning… and Yoh. Dating in your 30s sounds less like romance and more like surviving a very strange reality show. Frankie is bringing the STORIES. The kind that make you stop mid-sip and go: “No man… there’s actually no ways.” One of Frankie’s friends was dating this guy… things seemed normal… until she spotted female roll-on in his bathroom. Suspicious? Absolutely. Investigation mode activated. Turns out this man was apparently “divorced”… except he was still very much with his ex-wife. According to him, the divorce was “for legal reasons and business interests.” Sir, this is not a merger acquisition. This is dating?! And then there was the pilot. Sounds dreamy already, right? Wrong. He arrives with pizza, they warm it up together… then proceeds to eat THE ENTIRE PIZZA himself because, according to him, “you said you didn’t want pizza.” Not one slice offered halfway through. Nothing. Then this man casually sits outside drinking wine alone for an HOUR like he’s in a European arthouse film. So now we want YOU to jump into the comments section with us…What’s the weirdest, funniest, most unhinged dating experience you’ve had? Hang out with Anele and The Club on 947 every weekday morning. Popular radio hosts Anele Mdoda, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta take fun to the next level with the biggest guests, hottest conversations, feel-good vibes, and the best music to get you going! Kick-start your day with the most enjoyable way to wake up in Joburg. Connect with Anele and The Club on 947 via WhatsApp at 084 000 0947 or call the studio on 011 88 38 947Thank you for listening to the Anele and the Club podcast..Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 to 09:00 to Anele and the Club broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/gyWKIkl or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/K59GRzu Subscribe to the 947s Weekly Newsletter https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media:947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg947 on X: www.x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947JoburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You, Me & Mike
Ep. 220: The Comments Section

You, Me & Mike

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 71:10


You asked. We answered.In the season two finale episode, we handed the show over to YOU! We're diving into listener-submitted questions covering everything from what's in our fridge to what we'd do if we swapped bodies. Thanks for hanging out with us this season, sending your questions, and enabling our nonsense week after week. We'll see you next season (and we promise it won't be a two year break this time).  This episode of You, Me & Mike is brought to you by  Cozy Earth! Made from premium, temperature-regulating bamboo viscose, their products are insanely soft, breathable, and somehow feels cool and cozy at the same time.  Right now you can save up to 20 percent off all Cozy Earth items. To shop, just go to www.cozyearth.com/redhead and use the code redhead at checkout for 20% off. Wrap the ones you love in luxury with Cozy Earth!NEW for season two- we're on YouTube! You can still listen on all your favorite podcast platforms, and you can watch the show on our YouTube channel! Want to submit an idea for a topic to be discussed on the show? Have a crazy question for the jar of weird questions?  Just want to say hi?   We'd love to hear from you!    Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or send us an email at youmeandmikepodcast@gmail.com!

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, #413: "The Monster in the Mirror: Stealing From the Classics to Build Characters Who Last"

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 63:26


What do you do with a monster who's been alive for 160 years? And what if that monster speaks a dozen languages, and sees the moral essence of every human being in colors and shapes — but just wants to understand what it means to be human?You make him a private detective in 1939 New York. And then you let him loose on the Nazis.This week Alex and Chris sit down with author and storyteller Teel James Glenn, whose Paradise Investigation Series takes one of literature's most iconic monsters — Mary Shelley's creature — and reimagines him as the ultimate outsider: a philosopher, a protector, and a man who chose decency despite everything he suffered.But this episode isn't just about Adam Paradise. It's about what every writer can learn from Teel's process — how he took a public domain character, asked the questions the original story left unanswered, and built a rich, historically grounded world that tackles Roma persecution, Tong conspiracies, the KKK, and Japanese fifth columnists — one book at a time.We dig into the craft behind the creation — how a short story became a trilogy, how a pantsing writer built a six-book arc, how to write outside your own culture with respect and courage, and why making your hero genuinely interesting is harder — and more satisfying — than making your villain compelling.In this episode:How to take a classic character and make them entirely your ownWriting the ultimate outsider as a vehicle for social storytellingResearch, historical grounding, and why getting it right mattersThe difference between the white savior trope and genuine empathyWhy villains aren't more interesting than heroes — you're just a lazy writerThe Paradise Investigation Series by Teel James Glenn is available now on Amazon. Books one and two are out now. Book three — The Undiscovered Country — is available for pre-order.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTDSOnAir@gmail.comwww.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 412: From Draft to Mastery: How To Build Confidence Through the Writer's Process

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 52:37


Hey, storytellers! This week, Alex Simmonss and Chris Ryan are getting real about something every creative struggles with at some point—confidence. They're sharing stories about their own writing journeys (the wins and the wipeouts), dropping wisdom from Caroline Bick's new book about digging into Stephen King's archives, and giving honest answers to the most common confidence-killers that hold writers back. Expect tips on handling lame plots, cringey dialogue, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to finish what you start—with plenty of laughs and no sugarcoating. Whether you're working on your first story or your fiftieth, this episode is all about helping you build yourself up and keep going. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let's get inspired together!Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTDSOnAir@gmail.comwww.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Kick it Forward Podcast
ROT | We've GENUINELY Lost The Plot. SCHEMES: A Free Egg! Harry's Plane News Apology, Hitler Is Praised In The Comments Section, & We Reminisce On The Good Old Days.

The Kick it Forward Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 63:12


⁠PRE ORDER NEW MERCH HERE⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠JOIN OUR PATREON FOR HEAPS OF BONUS STUFF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ROT: Plane News: Harry owes Josh a massive apology. Josh shows us the Sock Helper for old people. G's world's shortest prank call. Schemes: An ACTUAL free egg & cheap opal cards. How good were the 90's ay? Apple adds $3 USD when buying through the Patreon app. So please if you do want to sign up buy on your browser OR on your desktop computer/laptop. That's $3 USD straight to Apple for nothing. It should be $5 USD//8.50 AUD at checkout. Apple and IOS are complete dogs. Feel free to cancel and restart if they got you already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 411: How to Write With Hope: Creating Light in Dark Times

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 23:03


Does writing hopeful stories mean you're clueless?In this episode, with Chris away, Alex dives solo into the power and purpose of writing with hope—even when the world feels heavy with negativity. Too often, we're surrounded by doom and gloom, but as Alex reminds us, uplifting stories matter just as much as the darker ones. This episode explores why optimism is not naivete, the unique responsibilities of writers, and the essential role of creating "safe spaces" for creative expression. Through personal anecdotes, reflections on history, and insights from years spent teaching and storytelling, Alex shows how stories of hope help us thrive, push us to imagine new possibilities, and connect us across cultures, backgrounds, and generations. Join us for an inspiring look at how—and why—to tell hopeful stories, and why that's something every writer should keep in their creative toolkit.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTDSOnAir@gmail.comwww.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Camerosity
Episode 107: Chris Sherlock No Longer Repairs Retinas

Camerosity

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 99:31


For over a year, one of my most sought after guests to come on the show has been Chris Sherlock of Retina Rescue.  Way back in December 2019, I had a chance to sit down and have a discussion with Chris and I have wanted to have another opportunity ever since and it finally happened! Episode 107 is all about Chris Sherlock and his experience repairing and collecting the Kodak Retina system.  I promised Chris, I would make it very clear that he is still retired and is not taking in any new work, but Chris is still active on YouTube, publishing complete walkthroughs of CLAs on Retinas and other cameras. Joining Chris are Anthony, Paul, Stephen, Theo, and Mike and a long list of callers, including A.J. Gentile, Aaron Knesal, Ben Ryerson, Doug Willoughby, Eric Schneck, Fernando Villava, Joao Gomes, Greg Harp, Howard Sandler, Michael Boudreaux, Norris Liu, Pat Casey, Robert Rotoloni, and Will Pinkham. Chris starts things off with how he got started repairing cameras, all the way back in the 1970s working for Kodak in Wellington, New Zealand and then continues onto his first Retina models and why he started his site. We discuss a wide range of Kodak Retina models, from the folders, solid bodied rangefinders, to the SLRs.  Chris, Mike, and others share their favorite models and which ones we recommend for first time shooters and which ones have issues to look out for.  Chris explains what kinds of problems the Retina cocking rack may cause and why the later cameras have a long silk cord in them. It wouldn't be a Camerosity Episode if we didn't get off track, so we can thank Howard for bringing up the Voigtländer Ultramatic, Theo gives an update on the most recent Sydney Camera show, Greg Harp shares his recent 1930s Canon Standard pickup, and Aaron talks about his Yashica 44 TLR he bought from Paul. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you!  Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show.  We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we are will be revisiting Canon rangefinders.  The last time we spent a majority of an episode on these wonderful cameras was way back in Episode 18, so we thought it was time to invite some newer fans of the show to call in and share which models they love and whatever else they want to talk about!  We will record Episode 108 on Monday, April 27th at 7pm Central Daylight Time, 8pm Eastern Daylight Time, and 6pm Canada Saskatchewan Time.  For more time zones, please consult the World Time Buddy calculator and plug in your time.  Make sure you set your calendars and look out for the show announcement at the usual locations and be prepared to join us! In This Episode We Are Recording While Artemis II is Coming out of Radio Blackout / Anthony's Artemis Launch Photos Chris Sherlock is Not Coming Out of Retirement / Chris Still Gets Requests Daily to Repair Retinas How Chris Got Started Repairing Cameras / Working in Wellington Repairing Instamatics Chris's First Retina was a Retina Ib / Started Selling on Auction Web (Predecessor to eBay) The First Version of Retina Rescue was an ISP Personal Page Spare Parts Are Important to Camera Repair / Chris's Tips for Starting to Repair Anthony Gets his Dad's Retina Reflex III Repaired by Chris Paul Barden Also Repairs Some Retinas / Chris's YouTube Videos Are Incredibly Helpful Too Not All Retina Cocking Racks Are Weak Points Is the Retina IIIC the Best Retina? / Differences Between the IIIc and IIIC Using Auxiliary Wide or Telephoto Lenses on the Kodak Retinas The Retina With the Most Problems with Haze / Cleaning Lenses Were the Early Ektar 3.5 Lenses Actually Made by Kodak? What Would be Chris's Favorite Retinas to Shoot? / Kodak Retina IIS and IIIS How Far Did Chris Tear Down the Shutter when Doing a CLA? Doug Can Recognize Chris's Hands in a "Hand Lineup" Kodak Retina Automatics / Other Contemporary Cameras to the Retina The Kodak Retina II Type 122 is Unobtanium for Chris How Long Did it take Chris to CLA a Kodak Retina? Where were Chris's Customers From? / Selling Cameras is Difficult Retina Reflexes Had a Silk String Inside Them / Voigtländer Ultramatic You Can't Just Repair One Part of a Camera, You Must Do it All Chris Likes Jigsaw Puzzles But Not Zeiss-Ikon Contaflexes Mike's Favorite Retinas are the IIa, Ib, and IIIS Greg Picked Up a Canon Standard Rangefinder / Joao's Ansco Super Speedex Theo's Update on the Sydney Camera Show / Seagull TLRs Aaron Buys a Yashica 44 from Paul / Shooting 127 Film Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. Order Your Very Own Camerosity Podcast T-Shirt! - https://www.zazzle.com/z/tbykl0hg Chris Sherlock's Retina Rescue - https://retinarescue.com/ Chris Sherlock's YouTube Page - https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisSherlock The Official Camerosity Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/camerositypodcast Camerosity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camerosity_podcast/ Camerosity in Spanish Podcast - https://camerosity.es/ Theo Panagopoulos - https://www.photothinking.com/ Paul Rybolt - https://www.ebay.com/usr/paulkris - https://thisoldcamera.net/ Anthony Rue - https://www.instagram.com/kino_pravda/

Mad Scientist Party Hour
752 - Droopy Comments Section

Mad Scientist Party Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 91:45


Kevin embarrasses himself with an issue regarding his phone's calendar, Droopy Dog drops by to kill the mood with some bad news and DBTCS reads some weird comments Kevin found on porn videos.

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story ep 410: How to Write Believable, Relatable Characters: The Power of Nuance._

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 45:23


Welcome to "Tell The Damn Story." In today's episode, Alex and Chris explore the art of crafting believable, relatable characters and explain the power of nuance in storytelling. Drawing from the film and book "Project Hail Mary," they break down how small details and subtle moments can forge real empathy and connection between an audience and even the most unlikely protagonists, including aliens without faces!Whether you're writing science fiction, superhero tales, or gritty dramas, this episode arms you with practical exercises and real-world examples. You'll know how to make your characters leap off the page. Join us as we uncover how nuanced details, thoughtful structure, and revision turn good stories into great ones. Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTDSOnAir@gmail.comwww.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story ep. 409: How To Walk The Creative Journey, From Comics to Screenwriting with Brandon Easton

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 63:43


What does it really take to break into comics, animation, and film—and stay there?In this episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex and sit down with screenwriter Brandon Easton to talk about the grind behind his career—and the truth most people don't hear.From hustling at conventions in the '90s…to navigating industry politics…to becoming the head writer on Iyanu…Brandon shares the real path: the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and the decisions that change everything.This isn't theory. This is lived experience.You'll hear:What the “grind” actually looks like (then vs now)The role of networking, reputation, and showing upThe hidden politics of comics, TV, and filmWhy finishing your work matters more than anything elseThe mindset shift that separates dreamers from working writersAnd one of the most important truths you'll hear all year:

BibleLine
"THIS IS NOT A BAIT AND SWITCH!" | BibleLine Comments Section 02

BibleLine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 17:10


00:00 - Intro01:27 - 1. OSAS/ETERNAL SECURITY01:57 - 2. SEALS CAN BE BROKEN?!02:57 - 3. REPENTANCE AND FAITH?04:51 - 4. CAN I KNOW THEY ARE SAVED?06:46 - 5. PAUL WASHER SELF DEFEAT!11:00 - 6. IDENTITY OF THE BELIEVER12:28 - 7. ASSURANCE OF SALVATION?13:39 - 8. NARROW ROAD?16:16 - HOW TO BE SAVED??HOW TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX6NdGnm_vASUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/c/biblelineLIKE https://www.facebook.com/biblelineminCOMMENT ask us a question!SHARE with all your friends and familyHave a Bible question? The questions@biblelineministries.org email address is not longer in use, but you can:- Explore Pastor Jesse's full teaching library: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleLine/playlists- Watch a clear gospel presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX6NdGnm_vA- Ask your question live on air during our YouTube call-in show:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLElaVGv3oAZ6Y9q4uV9TOX5PMEYimFXqgSupport Bibleline - https://www.calvaryoftampa.org/donate/Bibleline is a ministry of Calvary Community Church in Tampa, Florida and is hosted by Pastor Jesse Martinez.LIKE THIS? CHECK THESE GUYS OUT:@Northlandchurchstc@YankeeArnoldMinistries@focusevangelisticministriesinc@TheKeesBoerMinistryChannel@FishersWithFaithMinistries@QuentinRoad@NorthsideChurchAthens@C4CApologetics@OnoDiamante#bibleline #salvation #comments #section #salvation #baitandswitch #paulwasher #paul #washer #assurance #saved #lost #know #narrowroad #narrow #way #gospel #seal #sealed #grace #osas #eternalsecurity

Camerosity
Episode 106: Camerosity Invades Europe

Camerosity

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 103:03


Ever since the very first episode of this show, we've aimed to include as many of our listeners in our shows as possible, but that our hosts are located in three different countries and in four different time zones makes finding a time that works for everyone difficult, especially those of you in Europe and other European-aligned time zones where it is often the middle of the night when we typically record. In an effort to give more people in these areas of the world the opportunity to join us, on occasion we change our recording time.  For Episode 106, we did just that and saw a large number of people show up! Joining Anthony, Paul, Stephen, Theo, and Mike on this show were returning and first time callers, Brendon Wilson, Brian MacDomhnail, Fernando Villava, Ira Cohen, Joey Alvillar, John Wade, Josh Calvetti, Krijn Vogelaar from Holland, Kamil from Norway, Norris Liu, Pat Casey, Stuart Pratt, Vlad Kern, and Wayne Scheipers. On this show, we covered a wide array of topics including one of Paul's most hated Nikons, John Wade shares with us a very interesting Ilford monorail camera which supports shooting on 35mm film, Ira shares his love for Eigenbau cameras, and we admire Krijn's beautifully painted Kodak box cameras. In addition, we cover a large range of cameras from the AGFA Automatic 66, to the Kodak Medalist, Hasselblad SWC, Leidolf Lordomat, Mamiya RB67, the Tom Thumb 'radiocamera', and Mike shares a quick preview of a neat rangefinder camera he picked up called the Wenk Wenka. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you!  Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show.  We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we are returning to one of the gang's favorite camera families, the Kodak Retina.  To help us navigate the nuances of so many Retina models, we are happy to welcome Chris Sherlock, of Retina Rescue.  Chris has many years of experience repairing Kodak Retinas and other leaf shutter cameras and is sure to have a great deal of insight into these wonderful cameras!  We will record Episode 107 on Monday, April 6th at 7pm Central Daylight Time, 8pm Eastern Daylight Time, and Tuesday April 7th at Noon New Zealand Standard Time.  For more time zones, please consult the World Time Buddy calculator and plug in your time.  Make sure you set your calendars and look out for the show announcement at the usual locations and be prepared to join us! In This Episode Happy Birthday to Pat Casey / Kamil and the Olympus mju Zoom / Minolta Dynax 5 / Nikon F80 Paul Really Hates the Nikon F70 / Mike's First DLSR was the Nikon D40x Fujifilm Finepix Pro early DSLRs were F80 bodies John Wade has stopped writing books, but still writes for Amateur Photographer Ilford KI Monobar, a 35mm monorail camera John has Stanley German's (Botanist in 1940s) specially made one off camera with all his slides Ira's Eigenbau and Frankencameras / Machinists Who Make Good Cameras at Home John showed a stereo camera which was converted to a Panoramic Camera Paul likes the pretty Kodak Model F 620 box camera Kodak pushed 620 across the world Agfa Automatic 66 and the Goerz Minicord Krijn's Hand Painted Kodak Brownies Brendan has a Mandelar Leica M lens, they are a hot item Third party lenses are really good value Wayne is shooting a Zeiss-Ikon Contessa 35 and a Kiev 88 Vlad has had a few problems with US Customs Mike has gone 3D printing crazy Josh has a new Minolta Rokkor 40mm f/2 CL Leica mount Joey picked up a Hasselblad SWC which could have gone through the Camerosity rounds Leidolf Lordomat / Brian has reduced his camera collection a lot, he is enjoying the Pentax MX Wishing the I Dream of Cameras podcast congratulations for 100th episode Some cameras have strange battery compartments Fernando has a new Kodak Medalist Many photographers used the collected cameras as workhorses Good photographers do not rely on the camera alone for the results Kamil scored a Mamiya RB67 Pro S New seals are often needed for older cameras / Don't put cameras in the sun Norris brought in a radio camera called the Tom Thumb Mike Picked Up a Wenk Wenka / Stuart has a Rolleicord 5b and some Zeiss Ikoflexes Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. Order Your Very Own Camerosity Podcast T-Shirt! - https://www.zazzle.com/z/tbykl0hg The Official Camerosity Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/camerositypodcast Camerosity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camerosity_podcast/ Theo Panagopoulos - https://www.photothinking.com/ Paul Rybolt - https://www.ebay.com/usr/paulkris - https://thisoldcamera.net/ Anthony Rue - https://www.instagram.com/kino_pravda/

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 408: Overcoming Doubt and Obstacles: Writer Discipline Tips for Aspiring and Emerging Writers

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 42:21


Welcome to Tell The Damn Story! In this episode, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons take a candid, often humorous look at the journey of building a writing discipline, especially for emerging authors. Drawing from personal stories of creative struggles, early rejection, and family skepticism, they reveal the difficult but deeply rewarding pursuit of storytelling. Along the way, Chris and Alex share insights into finding the right people to trust with your work, balancing day jobs with artistic passions, and the importance of embracing both discipline and vulnerability. Whether you're wondering if you should pursue writing or searching for ways to keep your creative flame alive amidst life's challenges, this episode is filled with honest advice, encouragement, and the reminder that, above all, you need to "tell your own damn story."Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Perpetual Traffic
Your Comments Section Is a Sales Floor. Is Anyone Working It?

Perpetual Traffic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 19:59


Are you burning cash on the wrong strategy? Share a few details about your brand, and we'll show you exactly where you're leaking profit.Book your spot: https://www.tiereleven.com/audit (only 3 spots available).Is the classic sales funnel dead, or are we just missing the point? Your customers aren't following a simple, linear path anymore. They're multitasking, researching, and engaging in ways we can't afford to ignore.In today's episode, we talk about the overlooked power of post-click interactions, specifically the importance of responding to comments. We break down why engagement on ads and social media is critical to building trust and converting leads.If you want your sales funnel to work, you can't afford to leave comments hanging without a response. Quick responses are not just customer service but sales. Join the conversation for tips and tools to ensure you're getting the most out of your social media and ad engagement.In This Episode:- What full funnel means- How social interactions drive conversions- Treating comments as sales and not customer service- Key tools to enhance comment engagement- Conclusion and key takeawaysPartner With Tier 11's Marketing Experts: https://www.tiereleven.com/applyListen to This Episode on Your Favorite Podcast Channel:Follow and listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perpetual-traffic/id1022441491Follow and listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/59lhtIWHw1XXsRmT5HBAuKSubscribe and watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@perpetual_traffic?sub_confirmation=1We Appreciate Your Support!Visit our website: https://perpetualtraffic.com/Follow us on X: https://x.com/perpetualtrafConnect with Ralph Burns: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphburnsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ralphhburns/Hire Tier11 - https://www.tiereleven.com/apply-nowConnect with Lauren Petrullo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenepetrullo/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenpetrulloConsult Mongoose Media - https://mongoosemedia.us/Mentioned in this episode:https://www.tiereleven.com/audithttps://www.tiereleven.com/auditWe're opening up sponsorship spots for Q1 and Q2! Ads Spothttps://www.tiereleven.com/audit

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story ep 407: Crafting Characters Like Michael B. Jordan, The Art of Backstory Exploration

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 28:47


Today, Alex Simmonss and Chris Ryan enthusiastically discuss the craft of building unforgettable characters, taking inspiration from none other than Michael B. Jordan. Right after his Oscar win, Jordan shared the journaling process he uses to create fully formed backstories for his roles—an approach our hosts believe every writer should consider.Throughout this episode, Alex Simmonss and Chris Ryan explore how journaling from a character's earliest memory to the first page of your script can add authentic layers and nuance that pull audiences in. They discuss the impact of detailed backstory on everything from character dialogue to world-building, with examples ranging from the rich and poor origins of characters to the expansive histories of Tolkien's Middle-earth.Tune in for inspiration, actionable tips, and a fun, insightful look at how the best storytellers—including Michael B. Jordan—build characters that live, breathe, and stick with us long after the story ends.And as promised, here are 20 Character Bio Questions out of over 170. Use them for writing good and evil characters.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTDSOnAir@gmail.comwww.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 406: How Rebel Writer Got A Clue

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 24:37


Welcome to a brand new episode of Tell The Damn Story! This time, Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons head straight to the heart of what makes storytelling possible for so many writers—the trusty index card. In this episode, you'll hear the inside scoop on a simple, affordable, and portable technique that's helped countless creators map out their stories, movies, and plays.But there's more—Chris Ryan reveals a long-overdue debt of gratitude to the person who inspired his go-to method. Link to "Notecars & Origins: Robert Rodriguez Film School Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTDSOnAir@gmail.comwww.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00 "Note Card Story Method"05:18 Story Flow and Sequencing08:05 "Writing Process with Index Cards"10:41 "Bodega Memories and Supplies"15:34 "YouTube: Endless Discovery Platform"19:04 "Rebel Without a Crew Inspiration"21:37 "Robert Rodriguez Film School Tribute"23:53 Index Card Method Insights

Camerosity
Episode 105: John Minnicks and the Aero-Liberator

Camerosity

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 99:58


For Episode 105, it finally happened!  As eluded to on a great number of previous episodes and on our official Facebook page and Discord server, the Camerosity Podcast finally dedicated an entire show to large format cameras!  And not just any large format cameras, as a special guest for this show, we welcomed John Minnicks, creator of the Aero-Liberator, a home built custom version of a Graflex SLR using aerial Kodak lenses! Joining the gang and John for this episode were a huge number of other guests, several of which own or have shot their own Aero-Liberators.  In alphabetical order by first name, we were joined by some guy named Erie, João Gomes, Howard Sandler, Lloyd Greene, Mark Cornelison, Mark Widhalm, Mat Marrash (from FPP), Parker Pfister, Pat Casey, Ron Gee, and Will Pinkham. In addition to hearing John Minnicks origin story, he shares many stories about people who he has sold cameras to and what has been done with them, including taking portraits of Barack Obama at his inauguration and at impeachment hearings in front of Congress. Mat Marrash from the Film Photography Project joins us and gives us his insight into large format and how well it does from the retail perspective.  We were also graced with the presence of Parker Pfister who shares his tales of developing film using his own urine!  This is the first ever mention of "pee" in a Camerosity episode! We eventually do get into a little bit of GAS, including some pickups by Mark Cornelison from the Chicago Camera show including the Camerosity favorites like the Voigtländer Perkeo and the KMZ Zorki 4. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you!  Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show.  We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next episode, we are going "across the pond" to a European time zone friendly time which will allow for more of our European listeners to join us. We'll keep the topic wide open to encourage as many people as possible to join us.  If you are in Europe or other "European time zone friendly" areas of the world, we will record Episode 106 on Monday, March 16th at 2pm Central Daylight Time, 3pm Eastern Daylight Time, 7pm Greenwich Mean Time (London), 8pm Central European Time (Berlin), and 6am Tuesday the 17th Australian Eastern Daylight Time (Sydney).  For more time zones, please consult the World Time Buddy calculator and plug in your time.  Make sure you set your calendars and look out for the show announcement at the usual locations and be prepared to join us! In This Episode What is Large Format? John Minnicks, Creator of the Aero-Liberator 4x5 SLR Cameras with Kodak Aero-Ektar Lenses Going from a standard Graflex Super D to a custom camera with swings and tilts for a unique lens Three Owners of Aero-Liberators Ron Gee, Mark Cornelison, and Parker Pfister Common Problems with Aero-Ektars / Bringing People Together Photographing Barack Obama with Only 4 Sheets of Film David Burnett and his Aero-Liberator in front of Congress Timtypes / Giving João Gomes some tips on adapting Leitz Hektor projector lenses and Tessar barrel lenses to his Graflex Getting into 4x5 Press Cameras / Crown Graphic and Speed Graphic / Omega and Sinar Monorails Wista, Tachihara, and Linhof Field Cameras Lloyd Greene is shooting a Sinar monorail, Howard Sandler recommends the Graphic as a companion to a Crown Graphic, and how he shares his Fujinon lenses between them Parker shoots 8x10 paper and develops it with help from pee Paul Rybolt misses Cibachrome, Mat Marash from Film Photography Project recommends RA4 reversal X-ray film and trying to prevent scratches Monobath single-shot processing kit as an introduction to developing and a great way to test a camera Sourcing large format films / How to shoot paper instead of negatives and tame the contrast / Light sources for enlargers Erie is a large format nerd and commercial photographer Many different methods for developing and scanning Mark's trials and tribulations with wet plate collodion Exposure, Computers, and the Kodak Master Photoguide Will Pinkham asks about large format lenses / Schneider, Rodenstock, Kodak, Wollensak, Ilex, Fujinon, Nikkor, even Turner Reich can suit what you're shooting How do you manage focus when shooting portraits on large format? A bit of GAS: Kodak Retina Reflex III / Nikon Nikonos Mark Widhalm got a Voigtländer Perkeo, which Anthony and Ron love / Howard got an Adox Golf Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. Order Your Very Own Camerosity Podcast T-Shirt! - https://www.zazzle.com/z/tbykl0hg John Minnicks - https://johnminnicks.com/ The Official Camerosity Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/camerositypodcast Camerosity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camerosity_podcast/ Theo Panagopoulos - https://www.photothinking.com/ Paul Rybolt - https://www.ebay.com/usr/paulkris - https://thisoldcamera.net/ Anthony Rue - https://www.instagram.com/kino_pravda/

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story ep 405: Conquer Creative Challenges Essential Tips for Aspiring Authors, Pt 2

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 76:43


"What's Trickier? Writing The Stories, Or Getting Out To Meet The Public?" In this week's installment, hosts Alex and Chris are joined once again by acclaimed writers Tom Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson for Part 2 of their deep-dive into conquering creative challenges and empowering aspiring authors. This episode is packed with heartfelt stories, candid reflections, and practical advice straight from the trenches of the writing world. From memorable convention encounters—like Alex co-host's full-circle moment with Ray Bradbury—to behind-the-scenes confessions about fan interactions, podcast experiences (both brilliant and bizarre), and the personal struggles of finding hope and motivation in difficult times, the conversation is as honest as it is uplifting. Together, the group explores how creative voices evolve, what it takes to push through creative slumps, and why telling your own damn story matters—not just for you, but for readers and listeners you may never meet. Whether you're stuck on your first draft, wrestling with self-doubt, or searching for new ways to stay inspired and connected, this episode is filled with encouragement, laughter, and the reminder that you're never alone on your creative journey.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section. Or ...Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dale Jackson Show
The Comments Section Comes Alive - 3-5-26

The Dale Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 7:56


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The Dale Jackson Show
The Comments Section Comes Alive - 3-4-26

The Dale Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 6:51


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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 7:34


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The Comments Section Comes Alive- 3-2-26

The Dale Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 8:14


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Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story ep 404: From Inspiration to Publication, Vital Tips for Aspiring Authors. Part 1

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 70:01


Welcome to a brand new episode of "Tell The Damn Story," where the journey of writing is as real as it gets! In this episode, co-hosts Alex Simmonss and Chris Ryan are joined by returning favorites Jeannine Acheson and Tom Sniegoski for a heartfelt, hilarious, and incredibly honest conversation about conquering creative challenges—especially those every aspiring author faces.The group dives into the origins and trials behind Jeannine Acheson's self-published work "Love Bug," revealing everything from inspiration sparked by a local haunted asylum to the real struggle of pushing through when the writing gets tough. Tom Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson discuss their own creative process—both together and solo—while Chris Ryan and Alex Simmonss contribute advice and anecdotes about finishing long-shelved projects, battling imposter syndrome, and the value of momentum even when you think your draft isn't perfect.But it's not just about the hard parts. The episode is packed with insider tips on overcoming editorial setbacks, pitching stories, and navigating the unpredictable—and sometimes hilarious—world of conventions. Whether it's celebrating wins, learning from stumbles, or the catharsis of a good cry after tough edits, this episode reminds writers that they're never alone in their struggles.So settle in and get ready for candid real-talk, lots of laughter, and practical advice that'll help you keep telling your own damn story—no matter what dragons cross your path.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTDSOnAir@gmail.comwww.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dale Jackson Show
The Comments Section Comes Alive - 2-25-26

The Dale Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 8:20


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The Dale Jackson Show
The Comments Section Comes Alive - 2-24-26

The Dale Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 8:50


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Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story ep 403: Writing Our Way Through_The Power of Story to Survive and Succeed

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 36:33


What does it really mean to survive through art?Alex and Chris take a thoughtful detour from craft mechanics and dive into something deeper — how writing, storytelling, and the arts help us survive difficult seasons of life.From Chris's college epiphany (when a professor bluntly told him he loved music… but wasn't a musician), to reflections on Stephen King writing his way through trauma, to stories of young artists in the Bronx finding sanctuary on stage — this conversation explores how creativity becomes more than career.It becomes identity.It becomes a refuge.It becomes survival.We also talk about:Knowing who you really are (Aristotle would approve)The difference between loving an art form and being called to itWhy self-reflection matters more than external labelsHow artists like Josh Johnson find their voice in chaotic timesSurviving expectations — especially other people's expectationsWhy your art doesn't need to fit someone else's definition to be validWhether writing is your sanctuary, your profession, your side hustle, or your calling, this episode asks a simple but powerful question:What does your art do for you?And maybe even more importantly…What might it do for someone else?Tell your story.Tell it honestly.Tell it bravely.And as always…Tell the damn story.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.com TTDSOnAir@gmail.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mamamia Out Loud
The New Dating Rule That Blew Up A Comments Section

Mamamia Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 58:38 Transcription Available


It’s Friday, and it’s a news-free zone. Breathe out, friends, and let’s kick off with a splash of skincare nepotism — Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter Apple is sharing how Mum asked all her “Goopy” friends to help fix her teenage acne and honestly, haven’t we all? Also, iconic magazine editor Anna Wintour just sat down with her successor, Vogue Content Director Chloe Malle, and served up a deeply awkward masterclass in 'Boomer vs. Millennial' work ethic clash. So, who wants to pay everyone 30 per cent more? Is it ever okay to mention your food intolerance on a first date? What about your ex? What about your mother? And who the hell does pay, in 2026? The New York Times has dropped a new set of 'Dating Rules'. Some are genius, some are unhinged, and yes, we have thoughts. And finally, we tackle a domestic mystery as old as time: Are you a box-flattener or are you... normal? Plus, recommendations. Jessie Stephens has a very helpful robot for you. Clare Stephens wants to help you unlock creativity (it's a new year, fire horses) and Holly Wainwright wants to show you her new pants. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Recommendations Clare recommends The Writer's Studio which offers courses for aspiring writers. Holly recommends the jersey barrel leg pants from Uniqlo In a turn of events, Jessie is recommending Chat GPT (we're shocked too) for anybody who needs some design help when moving house. What To Listen To Next: EMERGENCY MEETING: 'Prince' Andrew's Arrest Is Not What You Think It Is Listen: Angelina Jolie & The Existential Threat Of Desirable Older Women Listen: MAFS & The Specific Cruelty of the ‘Sexual Chemistry’ Question Listen: All The Gossip From The Wuthering Heights Premiere (And Why Mia Walked Out) Listen: Wuthering Heights & the ‘Bad Man’ Controversy Listen: "Uh-Oh, I'm A Finger Princess" Listen: Jessie and Clare Stephens' Weird Twin Shit Just Got Weirder Listen: An Affair Confession Live On Air Listen: The Best (And Worst) Generations Of Parents. A Leaderboard! Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the first British royal arrested in almost 400 years. Here's everything we know. HOLLY WAINWRIGHT: Only Andrew, just Sarah and a teenage 'nobody' who rewrote royal history. 'Margaret Qualley just shared her "dating rules," and I'm here to break every single one.' Anna Wintour is fashion's most powerful woman. She is famously secretive about her love life. Inside the extremely elite Le Bal des Débutantes, a Bridgerton ball for nepo babies. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Clare Stephens, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dale Jackson Show
The Comments Section Comes Alive - 2-19-26

The Dale Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 9:01


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The Comments Section Comes Alive - 2-18-26

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 8:51


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The Comments Section Comes Alive - 2-17-26

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 7:54


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Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 402: Weird By Nature Exploring the Value of Uniqueness in the Writing World

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 36:31


On this episode of Tell The Damn Story, Alex and Chris dive headfirst into an age-old creative conundrum: do writers need permission to be weird? With their signature blend of humor and insight, they explore what “weird” even means in the world of writers, artists, and storytellers, and why embracing it might just be the secret key to unlocking your most authentic work.Drawing from personal anecdotes—think fourth graders dreaming up purple cows and aliens for a suffragette play—and classic literary examples, from Animal Farm to Kafka's cockroach, Alex Simmonss and Chris Ryan remind us that the creative's job is to challenge the norm, shift perspectives, and offer new ways of seeing the world, even if that means making people uncomfortable.Get ready for a candid, thought-provoking conversation that just might change how you think about creativity, permission, and the beauty of being a little weird.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 401: Exploring Subtext Secrets from Wonder Man, Lord of the Rings, & 12 Angry Men

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 47:36


Despite the cold and snow, Alex and Chris Ryan dive deep into the art of subtext—those rich, unspoken layers that give stories their real meaning. Happily drawing from decades of teaching, writing, and storytelling, they share practical tips to help writers move beyond plot and action and into the heart of what a story is truly about.You'll hear examples from contemporary pop culture, like Marvel's Wonder Man, as well as timeless classics like 12 Angry Men, The Lord of the Rings, and the revered Japanese film Rashomon. Whether you're an aspiring writer struggling to bring depth to your characters or a seasoned storyteller searching for the “why” behind your plot, this episode is packed with insights and exercises to strengthen your craft. Special Note:  Sir Ian McKellen speaks of "The Strangers..." on Colberthttps://youtube.com/shorts/Nwd6vcfR3HI?si=WDtAYB7cwFHwtUu0Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Camerosity
Episode 104: Cheap Modern Lenses

Camerosity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 92:18


We are back with Episode 104 of the Camerosity Podcast.  Unlike the last few shows where we didn't come prepared with a topic to discuss, this time we took a suggestion from our Discord server listeners and attempted to tackle all the new lenses that keep appearing from Chinese companies,  With ever faster maximum apertures and wider lenses selling for insanely cheap prices, are these lenses any good, and why suddenly is the market flooded with them? Joining Anthony, Paul, Stephen, and Mike are callers Andy Howarth, Brendon Wilson, Fernando Villava, Mark "Cletus" Widhalm, Martin Olsen, Norris Liu, Pat Casey, Robert Rotoloni, and Will Pinkham.  We start off the show with a quick announcement that Fernando has started a Spanish language version of the Camerosity Podcast called "Camerosity in Spanish".  They've already recorded two episodes, and if you speak Spanish, it is worth checking out what him and his guests are talking about! For this show, we briefly start off our lens episode talking about Retina Reflexes, but thankfully we don't stay distracted long as we move into the wonderful world of modern Chinese lenses.  We attempt to cover different brands of lenses and what kinds of options there are out there and which ones we've personally had experience with. Stephen and Norris have a wealth of technical knowledge and historical perspective for how the Chinese manufacturing industry works, and we get into a bit of why you're seeing so many options these days.  While many of the new ultra-fast lenses are extremely affordable, they are built to be disposable and likely won't last nearly as long as the classic lenses many of us collect.  Paul shares with us one (non-Chinese) brand that he doesn't like and Stephen tells us what "onion ring bokeh" is. Eventually we do move off from Chinese lenses to talk about extremely wide angle fisheye lenses and Stephen tells us about a clever use of his Olympus Air A01 and we briefly mention strange cameras like the Nikon KeyMission 360 Double Fisheye lens. With Bob Rotoloni on, Paul asks about a Nikon M he is interested in buying and we get into a discussion about the Nikon M and different variants of that particular camera.  We keep meandering topics before finally ending up Mike's first purchase on the Japanese auction site, buyee.jp. Come See Mike at the Chicago Camera Show: I will be heading up to the Sheraton Suites Chicago Elk Grove hotel for a camera show on Sunday, February 22nd.  At this show will be several callers from this episode, Bob Rotoloni, Norris Liu, Mark Widhalm, and past Camerosity guests like Vlad Kern and possibly others.  Mike won't have a table at this one, but I'll be walking around chatting with people so if you're near the area and want to stop by, come see us! As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you!  Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show.  We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. We don't have a topic for our next show, but we at least know it will be Episode 105 and we will record it on Monday, February 23rd at 7pm Central Standard Time and 8pm Eastern Standard Time.  Make sure you set your calendars and look out for the show announcement at the usual locations and be prepared to join us! In This Episode The Spanish version of Camerosity Hosted by Fernando Villava / Cletus and His Broken Retina Reflex IV Repairing Retina Reflexes / The Risk of Testing an Unserviced Camera / Leaf Shutter SLRs Are Very Complicated Modern Lenses Have Combinations of Focal Lengths and Speed Unheard of in the Classic Era How We Got to Today / Cheap Chinese Lenses Started with Low Quality C-Mount Lenses The Legalities of Making Third Party Lenses / Why is Nikon Going After Viltrox? Who Are the Most Respected of the Current Third Party Lens Makers? / Different Priorities for Film vs Digital Some Third Party Lenses Require You to Calibrate Your Lens to Your Own Camera What is the Difference between 7Artisans and TTArtisans? / DJ Optical Voigtänder Cosina Lenses Are Less Expensive Alternatives to Genuine German Lenses Some Chinese Lenses Feel Nicer Than They Really Are / Excessive Lubricants The Chinese Make a Lot of Their Own Glass / Mike Has No Idea How Glass is Made Leica No Longer Makes Their Own Glass but they Polish It / Onion Ring Bokeh Are There Any Companies to Stay Away From / Paul Doesn't Like MS-Optics Lenses Differences Between Western and Chinese Manufacturing Philosophies Chinese Manufacturers Typically Didn't Offer After Sale Support or Warranties China's Manufacturing Today is Far More Advanced Than Anywhere Else in the World Norris Goes to CES and Admires Hair Dryers / 40% of Exhibitors at CES are Chinese For Vintage Camera Users You Don't Always Want a Technically Perfect Lens Stephen's Olympus Air A01 and a 220 Degree Circular Fisheye Lens Nikon KeyMission 360 Double Fisheye Cameras / Go Pro / Ricoh Theta Camera Brandon Jumped into the Nikon Zf Using Chinese Lenses / Nikon Z-Mount Adapters Fernando Adapted Leica R Lenses to Leica M and the Results are Great Leica SLRs and Alpas are Almost Always Sold Without Lenses on eBay Come See Mike, Bob, Norris, Vlad, and Cletus at the Chicago Camera Show on February 22nd Paul Wants to Buy a Nikon M / The Three Different Types of Nikon M Rangefinders Mike Made His First Ever Purchase on Buyee of 5 Cameras Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. Order Your Very Own Camerosity Podcast T-Shirt! - https://www.zazzle.com/z/tbykl0hg Chicago Camera Show on Sunday February 22 - https://www.facebook.com/events/sheraton-suites-chicago-elk-grove/chicago-camera-show/774123451683491/ Camerosity in Spanish - https://camerosity.es/ The Official Camerosity Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/camerositypodcast Camerosity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camerosity_podcast/ Theo Panagopoulos - https://www.photothinking.com/ Paul Rybolt - https://www.ebay.com/usr/paulkris - https://thisoldcamera.net/ Anthony Rue - https://www.instagram.com/kino_pravda/

BibleLine
BibleLine Comments Section 01

BibleLine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 11:41


HOW TO HAVE ETERNAL LIFE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX6NdGnm_vASUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/c/biblelineLIKE https://www.facebook.com/biblelineminCOMMENT ask us a question!SHARE with all your friends and familyHave a Bible question? The questions@biblelineministries.org email address is not longer in use, but you can:- Explore Pastor Jesse's full teaching library: https://www.youtube.com/@BibleLine/playlists- Watch a clear gospel presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX6NdGnm_vA- Ask your question live on air during our YouTube call-in show:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLElaVGv3oAZ6Y9q4uV9TOX5PMEYimFXqgSupport Bibleline - https://www.calvaryoftampa.org/donate/Bibleline is a ministry of Calvary Community Church in Tampa, Florida and is hosted by Pastor Jesse Martinez.LIKE THIS? CHECK THESE GUYS OUT:@Northlandchurchstc@YankeeArnoldMinistries@focusevangelisticministriesinc@TheKeesBoerMinistryChannel@FishersWithFaithMinistries@QuentinRoad@NorthsideChurchAthens@C4CApologetics@OnoDiamante#bibleline #salvation #comments #section #react #respond #red #salvation #unforgiveablesin #osas #grace #disgusting #gospel #acts #dispensations #comment #judgenot #heaven #hell

The Dale Jackson Show
The Comments Section Comes Alive - 2-5-26

The Dale Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 7:54 Transcription Available


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The Comments Section Comes Alive - 2-4-26

The Dale Jackson Show

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The Dale Jackson Show
The Comments Section Comes Alive - 2-3-26

The Dale Jackson Show

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The Dale Jackson Show
The Comments Section Comes Alive - 2-2-26

The Dale Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 8:13 Transcription Available


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Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 400: A Founder Returns, a Future Knocks (Part 1)

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 60:44


"Tim Fielder joins us to explore creativity, responsibility, and the uneasy questions AI brings to the arts."Welcome to a very special milestone on "Tell The Damn Story"—our 400th episode! This week, Alex and Chris are joined by the podcast's original co-founder, Tim Fielder, for the first half of a two-part event that dives deep into one of the hottest and most controversial topics facing creatives today: artificial intelligence.Rather than looking back, the trio sets its sights on the future, exploring how AI is transforming how we create, promote, and consume stories. The conversation is candid and full of personality, revealing each host's very different relationship with AI—from Chris co-host's worries about reputation and authenticity, to Alex Simmonss's spirit of exploration and calculated use of the tech, to Tim's unapologetic, pedal-to-the-metal embrace of AI as an indispensable creative tool.DieselFunk StudioBrotheRoboHave any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS → ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tell The Damn Story
TELL THE DAMN STORY, ep 400: A Favorite Founder Returns, a Future Knocks (Part 2)

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 47:59


"The boys are back in town to explore creativity, responsibility, and the uneasy questions AI brings to writing and illustrative arts."Welcome to Part 2 of episode #400.Join cohosts Alex and Chris, along with returning TTDS cocreator Tim Fielder, as they explore the number one controversy about creativity. From nostalgic sketches inspired by classics like Johnny Quest to cutting-edge digital renderings and micro-drama formats, Tim Fielder walks us through his innovative workflow, showing how technology enables artists to bring their visions to life faster and with greater dimensionality than ever before. We also tackle big questions—how are traditional artists responding to AI, what ethical boundaries do creatives face, and where does market value now live for storytellers?⁠DieselFunk Studio⁠⁠BrotheRobo⁠Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stories change lives. They always have. At *Tell The Damn Story*, we believe in lifting voices and passing stories on. Your support keeps them alive for future generations. Help us by supporting TTDS →⁠ ⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Dale Jackson Show
The Comments Section Comes Alive - 1-27-26

The Dale Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 7:10 Transcription Available


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Tell The Damn Story
Tell The Damn Story, ep 399: Master the Message, Artful Ways to Convey Powerful Themes

Tell The Damn Story

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 48:27


In this episode, hosts Chris Ryan and Alex Simmons delve into the multifaceted journey of aspiring and struggling writers. They discuss ... The importance of storytelling as a reflection of life, Explore how to tackle challenging themes without sermonizing, and Debate whether writers should maintain neutrality. Amid humorous exchanges and personal anecdotes, Chris and Alex provide valuable insights on how to use fiction to navigate the complexities of reality. The episode also features shoutouts to notable works and addresses how art can heal and empower both creators and audiences.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to help wet our whistle by clicking on the link to ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠

Camerosity
Episode 103: Don't Snort Your Lenses

Camerosity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 109:53


In what turned out to be one of the more unhinged episodes of the Camerosity Podcast, for Episode 103 the gang didn't get the show announcement out until the day of the recording, but that resulted in a near record number of participants, and without a dedicated topic to discuss, we ran the gamut of topics from Theo's recent acquisition of a local lab's Fuji Frontier Scanner, to a very lively discussion about radioactive lenses and why you should not grind up lens glass and snort it. Joining Anthony, Paul, Stephen, Theo, and Mike on this episode were A.J. Gentile, Dan Cuny, Doug Doyle, Fernando Villava, Greg McCreash, Ira Cohen, Jeremy Scott, Mario Piper, Norris Liu, Pat Casey, Ron Gee, Vlad Kern, Will Pinkham, plus a few others who didn't say anything. The show starts off with Theo telling the tale of how a Frontier scanner is coming to him and that turned into a very lively discussion about all scanning options from using professional scanners, flatbed scanners, and then eventually to digitizing with a digital camera. Returning guest Dan Cuny shares some vintage digital cameras he's been working on reviews for including the 0.3 megapixel Canon PowerShot 350 and the floppy disc Sony Mavica!  Continuing on the vintage digital discussion was the revelation that three of the five Camerosity hosts all have the 1990s Minolta RD-175 DSLR! Vlad Kern from ussrphoto.com comes on and shares his recent pickup of a spy camera from a shot down Russian drone found in Ukraine which he recently acquired.  Vlad's crazy spy camera looks straight out of a science fiction movie and the hosts wonder how he managed to get that past European and American customs! Of course, we get into a bit of GAS including a follow up to Episode 102 where Ron Gee had ordered an Aero-Liberator camera from John Minnicks, Ron came back to talk about receiving the camera and his initial impressions of it.  Other cameras discussed are the Tele and Wide Rolleiflexes, a rare Foth TLR, the 16mm KMZ Narciss SLR, a very strange and rare American camera called the Millfred Cand-O-Matic and I give an update on some leather I purchased for a Leica IIIa that needed to be recovered. As always, the topics we discuss on the Camerosity Podcast are influenced by you!  Please don't feel like you have to be an expert on a specific type of camera, or have the level of knowledge on par with other people on the show.  We LOVE people who are into shooting or collecting cameras, no matter how long you've been doing it, so please don't consider your knowledge level to be a prerequisite for joining! The guys and I rarely know where each episode is going to go until it happens, so if you'd like to join us on a future episode, be sure to look out for our show announcements on our Camerosity Podcast Facebook page, the Camerosity Discord server, and right here on mikeeckman.com. We usually record every other Monday and announcements, along with the Zoom link are typically shared 2-3 days in advance. For our next show, Theo will be vacationing in Japan, so he won't be joining us, and there still isn't a topic yet, but Episode 104 will be recorded on Monday, February 2nd at 7pm Central Standard Time and 8pm Eastern Standard Time.  Make sure you set your calendars and look out for the show announcement at the usual locations and be prepared to join us! In This Episode Theo's big piece of GAS… where will it fit? / Fujifilm Frontier SP-2000 Doug Doyle is excited for the Knokke film scanner Mario Piper gets advice on dealing with spots and dust on negatives Kodak Photo-Flo and Edwal LFN Wetting Agents / Ilford Antistaticum Anti-Static Cloth / PEC-12 Photographic Emulsion Cleaner / ADOX Film Cleaner Add Humidity to your Darkroom to Reduce Dust Epson Flatbed Scanners / Nikon Coolscan Scanners / Camera Scanning with Negative Lab Pro / Romanian Lobster People A good reason to not worry about scanning resolution Dan Cuny is reviewing vintage digital cameras like the Canon PowerShot 350, the Sony Mavica, and the Nikon Coolpix 100 The hosts have way too many Minolta RD-175 DSLRs Scanning Kodak Disc Film and Sawyer's View-Master weddings Vlad Kern Discusses Soviet Film Formats / Russian Drone Cameras Fernando's KMZ Narciss / Homebrew Photosnipers Ron Gee's Aero-Liberator / Everyone shares their big Radioactive Aero Ektars Vlad has an aerial camera that's just missing the MiG-21 fighter jet Jeremy Scott tests his Canon FD concave 35mm f/2 with a Geiger counter / De-Yellowing Radioactive Lenses Foth-Flex and Foth Derby / Tele Rolleiflex / Soligor and Sears 55m f/2.8 macro Lenses / MIOJ Nikkor 13.5cm f/4 version Norris Liu shows off a Millfred Cand-O-Matic made by a Hollywood movie producer Mike reskinned a Barnack Leica with Leather from cameraleather.com Jeremy brings us back around to the start with his bellows film scanning setup Links The Camerosity Podcast is now on Discord! Join Anthony, Paul, Theo, Stephen, and Mike on our very own Discord Server. Share your GAS and photography with other listeners in the Lounge or in our dedicated forums. If you have questions for myself or the other guys, we have an “Ask the Hosts” section as well where you can get your question answered on a future show! Check it out! https://discord.gg/PZVN2VBJvm. If you would like to offer feedback or contact us with questions or ideas for future episodes, please contact us in the Comments Section below, our Camerosity Facebook Group, Instagram page, or Discord server. Order Your Very Own Camerosity Podcast T-Shirt! - https://www.zazzle.com/z/tbykl0hg The Official Camerosity Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/camerositypodcast Camerosity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/camerosity_podcast/ Theo Panagopoulos - https://www.photothinking.com/ Paul Rybolt - https://www.ebay.com/usr/paulkris - https://thisoldcamera.net/ Anthony Rue - https://www.instagram.com/kino_pravda/

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