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Episode 144 features Alyssa LaBotz, entrepreneur, freelancer, video editor, traveler, and a fellow coffee drinker. We discuss starting in economics and ending in editing, finding time for ourselves, burnout, balance, structure, age, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode labotzmedia.com Roaming with Alyssa RetroDaze AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @AgentPalmer Other Links Anything but alien: “Aliens in the Prime of Their Lives” touches all of humanity My Arthur Treacher's uniform still smells, but memories of my first job are fresh You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 143 features Hal Nathan, recent film school graduate and someone who's just newly out of the structure of formal education and wondering what comes next. We discuss that and how he got into film, writing, editing, what film school does and doesn't prepare you for, accepting not bad, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode halnathan.com AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @AgentPalmer Other Links The Satire of Franken's "Why Not Me" is Now Just Our Reality The Weekend (Days of the Week) Shuffle Playlist You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 142 features Ken Sweeney, host of The Comfortable Spot podcast. We discuss being curious, podcasting, creating and momentum, starting in music, success and replication, the voice as an instrument, Star Trek, old television, keeping it classy, Dick Cavett and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode thecomfortablespotpodcast.com AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @TheComfortableSpotPodcast @AgentPalmer Other Links Zinoman's biography of David Letterman should make your Top Ten list on Late Night The Catcher Was A Spy isn't just for Baseball and Espionage Fans You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 141 features Alex T. Dragonson. Who happens to share more than just a few fandoms with me. We met on Mastodon and outside of a few threads there, this is our first real conversation. We discuss music, knitting, anxiety and anxiety remediation, work life balance, early internet experiences, hermitcraft, FOMO and much more! Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WizardofDocs.neocities.org AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @wizardofdocs @AgentPalmer Other Links Sometimes Three Isn't the Magic Number An Object of Beauty is in the Eye of the Bookholder You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 140 features Bill, Kristen, NJ, Essa, Stef, Jess, and Danno discussing voices, not working, dinner, communication, decisions, and perhaps even some sociology (or perhaps it's psychology) and more from the One Final Questions after-credits of this very podcast! Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com HoneyBears & SydneyBeans lanternaudioworks.com EssaHansen.com playitdailyukulele.com Expertease From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Twitter @wickedtheory @kmaemaier @EssaHansen @BadWolfBay87 @AgentPalmer Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @AgentPalmer BlueSky @FromBrain2Keyboard @AgentPalmer Other Links A Reflection on Things Unfinished and Unwritten Is Worst. Person. Ever. a condemnation of all of us? You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 139 features my wife, Stefanie Stershic. During this episode we continue our conversation, starting from her cross country journey to move in with me, continuing with our years living together, and culminating in our nuptials. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to 50 Questions with Stefanie (Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast) From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @AgentPalmer BlueSky @FromBrain2Keyboard @AgentPalmer Other Links The Thurber Carnival is short and sweet It's not Murphy's law. Robinson proves you're just Toast You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 138 features my wife, Stefanie Stershic. During this episode we discuss how we met, our long distance digital courtship, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to 50 Questions with Stefanie (Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast) From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @AgentPalmer BlueSky @FromBrain2Keyboard @AgentPalmer Other Links From Hiroshima to the Moon is an incredible atomic time capsule Brazen Careerist Makes a Dated but Important Case for Finding a Mentor You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 137 the return of Dave Hulagaard the musician behind Twelve Days in June. We discuss front man caliber vocals and singing horror stories, revisiting old favorite albums, finding your comfort zone, making up for lost time, playing live again, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to Twelve Days in June's NEW album Hiraeth! (Spotify) Twelve Days in June Linktree Twelve Days in June on YouTube Twelve Days in June on Spotify Twelve Days in June on Amazon Music Twelve Days in June on Bandcamp Twelve Days in June on Deezer AgentPalmer.com Threads @twelvedaysinjune @AgentPalmer Other Links Shopping in Jail offers quick trips back to the not-so-distant past Never Mind the Sex: Portnoy's Complaint is About Finding Yourself You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 136 features Morgan, from That Nerd Thing podcast. We discuss the origins of her show, compare her day job to her podcast, ponder the interchangeability of nerd and geek as terms, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode linktr.ee/Thatnerdthingpod AgentPalmer.com Threads @thatnerdthingpod @AgentPalmer Other Links Inspired Viewing Awaits in These Five Documentaries About Art and Artists Chaotic, irrational, and brilliant: A Confederacy of Dunces takes you for a ride You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 135 features the return of Tony Rapino, a man of many hats and talents, who is here because since his last appearance on episode 92 we've become friends! Which means I can ask him leading questions about his writing process and blocks, his baking habits, how he stays motivated, is he a recluse, and just how strong is his need to create and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AnthonyJRapino.com OrderofComsicChampions.com Youtube.com/retrodaze AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AnthonyJRapino @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links The Tragically Hip needs No Dress Rehearsal to gain new fans Learning more about Steve Prefontaine is its own runner's high You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 134 features Kristen Hamilton, a fiction book editor, living her best life doing what she loves from the comfort of her home. She's here to discuss how she started her business, learning on the job, multitasking, and working from home, plus we dive into the paralyzing nature of an abundance of choice, discuss comfort foods, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode KristenCorrects.com AgentPalmer.com Threads @kristencorrects @AgentPalmer Other Links October Light has layers beyond its book within a book Hope woven through soon-to-be-legendary Astrid Falls You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 133 features Jonathan Roth, he's a drummer, writer, and a professional with more hats than titles, and his job description is basically a to do list, but he's here to talk about being creatively fulfilled, writing, balance, playing music, listening to music, public radio and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode jonathanroth.co Good Clean Fun on WDIY AgentPalmer.com Twitter @jonroth76 @AgentPalmer Other Links Tragedy plus 80 Years Equals the Ongoing Relevance of The Human Comedy Simon Kuper Makes the Case for Soccer's Importance You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 132 features Dave Hulagaard the person behind Twelve Days in June. We discuss his almost two decades hiatus from music, and how he's not only back, he hit the ground running. All that plus learning guitar, hitting publish, returning to things you once loved, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Twelve Days in June Linktree Twelve Days in June on YouTube Twelve Days in June on Spotify Twelve Days in June on Amazon Music Twelve Days in June on Bandcamp Twelve Days in June on Deezer AgentPalmer.com Threads @twelvedaysinjune @AgentPalmer Other Links Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail ‘72 Shows the Rotting Core of Politics from 50 Years Ago Nine Innings with The Church of Baseball You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 131 features the return of my friend and Master to my Padawan in all things Star Trek, Edward O'Hare. He's back again to discuss my continuing journey this time through all things Star Trek: The Next Generation… Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek: Generations Star Trek: First Contact Star Trek: Insurrection Star Trek: Nemesis Ed prepares me to watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com AgentPalmer.com/StarTrek AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @LilEddieOHare @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer's Trek: Star Trek: Nemesis The Intersection of New Tech and Solid Standards on Display in Collision of Power You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Special Guest Producer: Bill Sweeney. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 130 features Theo Smith, who you may have heard on streaming music services as King Triumph. We discuss his first album Everything is Fine, his music origin and hiatus from music, as well as, what got him back into it, how things have changed for him, what's next, and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode KingTriumph.com AgentPalmer.com Threads @kingtriumph_official @AgentPalmer Other Links Early Internet Offers Practical Fantasy in Magic of the Plains: By the Sword (A Book Review) The Workweek (Days of the Week) Shuffle Playlist PROMISE by Palmer PROMISES by Palmer You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 129 features Beth Tabler, editor of both the quarterly issues of Grimdark Magazine and also Before We Go Blog, Beth is much more than just an editor. She's a writer, no matter how much she protests, she is in fact a writer, she's also a master gardener, list completionist, and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Before We Go Blog GrimdarkMAGAZINE AgentPalmer.com Tweets @BethTabler @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links The Old Religion is important, but heavy, reading As many stages as there were special moments in 2024 Tour de France I highly recommend you read Highly Inappropriate Tales for Young People You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 128 features Joel Duggan, a podcaster, twitch streamer, animator, cartoonist, and content creator who wears more hats than that! We discuss explaining what you do, commercials, influences, getting started, learning from others, passion, the desire to share, go behind the scenes on his podcasts and processes, and much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode JoelDuggan.com The Citadel Cafe The Spawn Chunks AgentPalmer.com Tweets @joelduggan @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer's Trek: Star Trek: Insurrection Born Standing Up celebrates the struggle of Steve Martin finding his genius You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 127 features Swapna Krishna, a prolific science communicator who's written for Engadget and Wired, and recently just started her own YouTube channel. We discuss arriving at that channel, being interested in just some of NASA's history, going back to the Moon, the Tour de France, and much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode SwapnaKrishna.com Ad Astra Space YouTube Channel AgentPalmer.com Tweets @skrishna @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Movies I Love Just Because – The Humanity of 1996's Twister In my own alternate timeline, I definitely couldn't appreciate Storming Intrepid You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 126 features the return of Rebecca Seidel who's back because since her last appearance she launched a podcast and ran her first marathon! We discuss those two milestones, plus running, editing audio, reading more, finding balance, taking time to decompress and much much more … Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Abridged.xyz Rebecca-Hope-Seidel.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @BeccaHope24 @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Listen to Tim Minchin's serious album debut Apart or Together Sexy Little Numbers and the Curse of Dated Data Analysis You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 125 features Movie Minute Rob! He's a movie blogger and podcaster, host of a minute-by-minute podcast, and he has returned! He's back to continue his story of emigration and then we talk about movies, blogging, podcasting, and the impact that what we put into the world can have on the world and us. We also touch on some spirituality, learning about ourselves through our history, the concept of the movie-by-minute podcast and how it relates to the Talmud, and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode MovieRob.wordpress.com (Blog) MovieRobMinute.com (Podcast) AgentPalmer.com Tweets @MovieRobMinute @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer's Trek: Star Trek: First Contact Revisiting the Golden Age of independent film You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 124 features Movie Minute Rob! He's a movie blogger and podcaster, host of a minute-by-minute podcast, who also happens to be from New Jersey but lives in Israel. How did that transpire? What are the differences and similarities between both of our first experiences in the Holy Land, what happens when a place stops being a noun and starts being real and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode MovieRob.wordpress.com (Blog) MovieRobMinute.com (Podcast) AgentPalmer.com Tweets @MovieRobMinute @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Don't let Baldree's second cozy fantasy novel gather Bonedust I highly recommend you read Highly Inappropriate Tales for Young People You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 123 features Danno Sullivan a comedian, podcaster, musician, and long-lost Marx Brother. He's here to discuss the Ukulele, being a comedy show off, Vaudeville, being communicators and so much more… … Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode playitdailyukulele.com funnypodcast.co AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Miller and Manas might be The One sci-fi duo to follow I have read one of the worst books ever: The Laptop Millionaire. You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 122 features Kelly, Jimmy, Travis, Chris, Tony, Zapata, and my Dad. Discussing the past, the future, anxiety, technology, passion, friendships, and a few favorites from the "One Final Question" after-credits of The Palmer Files podcast. During the episode we cover: Where are you in five years? How to deal with creative anxiety? Removing a technology? What do you want to do next? What happens when the passion is gone? A question of friendship? What were you thinking? And much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Episode 81: From Teaching to Self-Employment with Kelly Fiorini Episode 82: The Creative Process with author Jimmy Soni Episode 83: Conversations & Coffee with Legends & Lattes author Travis Baldree Episode 88: So You Made A Movie with Christopher J. Hughes Episode 92: Tony and the Order of Cosmic Creatives Episode 93: Jason Zapata Works Too Hard Episode 100: A Conversation with Michael Stershic a.k.a. My Dad KellyFiorini.com JimmySoni.com TravisBaldree.com TriforceDad.com AnthonyJRapino.com JasonZapata.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer's Trek: Star Trek: Generations Jet Lag: The Game is worth the cost of Subscription You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 121 features Amber Naslund, an entrepreneur, marketer, salesperson, writer, leader, and too many more things there isn't enough time to mention! We discuss careers and trajectories, confidence and risk, fear and opportunity, setbacks and balance, and so much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Amber on LinkedIn Amber on Instagram Amber on Threads AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Reading Player One Post-Pandemic Challenges Its ‘New Normal' Narrative You probably know Hipgnosis, you just don't know it… (Squaring the Circle) You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 120 features James Gaddis, a former journalist, currently a digital marketer of many hats, who's channeling his nostalgia and passion for storytelling on YouTube. We talk about crafting a story, being on both sides of the camera, digital marketing and change, comfort zones, snap judgments, we attempt to replace primary with firstiary and much much more … Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode NostalgAK on YouTube NostalgAK on Instagram AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Whatever happened to DiC? An Attempted Oral History on the Saturday Morning Cartoon Powerhouse Mr. S is a Tell-All for the Chairman of the Bored Palmer's Trek: Star Trek: The Next Generation You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 119 features Jess Eskra, a lawyer who's in the game to help people. We talk about lawyer myths, posture, legislation, Jury duty, law school, debate, education, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Finding Future Pirate Treasure in the pages of Debatable Space Six Nations: Full Contact is sports documentary at its most candid, primal You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 118 features Katherine Silva, who is a published author, an editor-in-chief of a small press, who writes horror but with a mix of grief and existentialism, as opposed to just slash'em and bash'em. We talk about writing, getting into horror, living in Maine, process, online communities, Anthony Bourdain, the DIY nature of indies, being workaholics, lists, balance, and much much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode KatherineSilvaAuthor.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @KatherineSilva_ @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links A Perfect Pairing of Extraordinary Canadians, McLuhan and Coupland NASCAR: Full Speed is Fast Fun but Will Never Pass Drive to Survive You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 117 features Nick Schiner (aka Obi-Wan Nickobi) an educator, a maker, and a gamer, as well as a family man, who just happens to be this guy I met on the internet who turned out to be cool. We talk about meeting in a chat room, and how that's not as bad as it sounds, online communities, reading, being the family IT guy, and much much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode StayPlaying.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Caught Stealing Might Be the Most Violent Book I've Ever Read Nimona recaptures the underdog magic of the original Shrek The Origin of a Librarian with Matt Kiefer Celebrations and Anniversaries with Christopher J. Hughes You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 116 features Bill Childs, host of the radio show Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child, who is here to discuss the importance and longevity of radio, audio, music, and so much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode spare the rock, spoil the child AgentPalmer.com Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child on Facebook Bill Childs on BlueSky Bill Childs on Mastodon Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Dishonesty and Daggers: Mitchell's Column Collection is a Delight Bye Bye Barry Makes Me Wish for More Modern Men like Sanders You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 115 features Stefanie Muniz, formerly of The Gotham Lights and The Orville Lights podcasts, and much much more. She's about to answer 50 questions. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Agent Palmer Answers 50 Questions FromBraintoKeyboard.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @BadWolfBay87 @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Barker's Brand of Horror Celebrates The Inhuman Condition Quiet Literary Giant Gets Attention He Deserves in Radical Wolfe You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 114 features Miguel Bolivar a marching band director who is here because I have some things I want to say. From my blanket apology to start the conversation to discussing all of the bands and the role, it has in forming better habits and music in general to the importance of arts education in high school and much much more... Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Being a band geek Marching Band Symphonic Band Jazz Band Pep Band Performing and Garage Bands Saxophone Band is a place to belong The Road Not Taken The Piano Music Theory Practice and Playing The Band Room The Arts And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Eric Smith is an Author, an Agent, and More AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Latest Features Dossier Don't Copy Xerox's Errors as Told in Fumbling the Future 2023: Maybe I'll Catch Up Later You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 112 features good friend Jason Zapata and both of our younger selves. We listen to an old conversation which you will also hear with us and then we reconvene on the mics to talk about music, friendship, and a whole lot more… Throughout the conversation, we discuss: A conversation from the past Age comes for us all Listening to our younger selves is weird Music Culture Arts and Artists Attention spans Effortless Art Doesn't Exist And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode JasonZapata.com Friendship: Episode I - Jason Zapata AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links PROMISES by Palmer Evil Genius is a Textbook Example of a Fun Thriller You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 112 features Essa Hansen for the third time, who's returning on the other side of the publication of her Graven trilogy. We discuss taking a break, process, reception and promotion, what has been learned, burnout and much much more... Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Finishing a book trilogy as a writer Taking a break Burnout Success What's next? Marketing and promotion Fan interaction and reception What have you learned? A new paradigm, perhaps? Balance And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode EssaHansen.com Sound Design with Nia Hansen Episode 21 Nophek Gloss with Essa Hansen Episode 32 AgentPalmer.com Tweets @EssaHansen @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Celebrating Sydney and The Arts with Anthemic Play It Safe Lots of Love and Laughter in Grace Allen Biography by George Burns You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 111 features Jon Reddick owner and founder of GenX Grown Up, a small multimedia kingdom of videos, podcasts, and blogs, who is here to discuss being an independent media mogul, self-employment leaps, keeping things for yourself, and much much more... Throughout the conversation, we discuss: What do you do? The jump from hobby to full-time GenXGrownUp Broadcasting background RetroDaze Connections On camera comfort Promotion GenXGrownUp Broadness YouTube Vlogging Accountability And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode genxgrownup.com GenXGrownUp on YouTube GenXGrownUp on Patreon GenXGrownUp's Discord Server AgentPalmer.com Tweets @genxgrownup @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links You Can't Spell “National Champions” Without NIL Klosterman's Raised in Captivity Like an Adult Version of Sideways Stories from Wayside School You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 110 features NJ Sullivan a co-founder of Lantern Audio Works, creator of audio dramas and the written arts, who is here to discuss a lot of things related to life and the art of creation. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Lantern Audio Works Writing Person v Persona Authenticity Reading Building Community Sound Stories Good Ideas Ingenuity, Time, and Money Editing And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode LanternAudioWorks.com Lantern Audio Works on Bandcamp NJ Sullivan Amazon Author Page AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links PROMISE by Palmer Wired Highlights an Industry that Failed John Belushi which Continues Today You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 109 features the return of Edward O'Hare, who has been my guide through my Star Trek journey, and we're going to reflect on my adventures with the original cast, before I embark upon The Next Generation. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Star Trek: The Original Series Star Trek: The Animated Series Star Trek: The Motion Picture Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Star Trek V: The Final Frontier Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country Ed prepares me to watch Star Trek: The Next Generation And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com AgentPalmer.com/StarTrek AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @LilEddieOHare @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer's Trek: Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country Coupland is Ever-Timeless in the Buzzworthy Generation A You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Special Guest Producer: Bill Sweeney. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 108 features Eric Smith a literary agent and author, who has written books of all kinds and represented all kinds of authors. He's here to discuss the publishing industry, his writing process, reading habits, and much much more... Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Literary Agent Author Publishing Traditional Media Reading Young Adult Fiction Decision Making Juggling Priorities The Writing Process Musicals Books And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode EricSmithRocks.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ericsmithrocks @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Odds' Crash the Time Machine Reminiscent of ‘Cheerleader,' Eels, and Cars Rocket Men Defines Apollo 11 Mission Better Than Anything Else I've Read You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 107 features Rob Mallows the man behind The Deighton Dossier website and blog, who is here to talk about Len Deighton, Bernard Samson, Harry Palmer, as well as collecting books and feeding our reading habit, spy fiction, spybrary and much much more... Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Len Deighton Reading Collecting Harry Palmer Bernard Samson Starting a website Spybrary Connections La Carre, Fleming, and Deighton The Cold Ward Human Intelligence And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode deightondossier.net spybrary.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @DeightonDossier @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer's Trek: Star Trek V The Final Frontier Eric Idle Presents a Sortareminder to Laugh Through Life You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 106 features Nicholas W Fuller, an author who is working on his next book while raising two kids, recording interviews for YouTube, and still finds time for that pesky day job. We discuss his writing process, compare our gaming stories, talk about coding, incomplete trilogies, too much media, reading on a kindle, and much much more… Throughout the conversation, we discuss: What's your process Plotter v. Pantser Speech to text Editing The Writing Process Waking Habits Self-Employed Our gaming stories Roads not taken Depreciated Syntax Name of the Wind Too much media Incomplete trilogies Kindle One book at a time And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode NicholasWFuller.com YouTube.com/@NicholasWFuller AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @NicholasWFuller @ThePalmerFiles Other Links It's Easy to Love the 1955 Dodgers When Reading Praying for Gil Hodges Charity is a Fitting End or Even a Beginning to Deighton's Samson Series You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 105 features Will White, an animator, artist, writer, and video creator who not only has experience in the studio system for animation but also has had his hand in YouTube as well with his channel WillBits. We discuss how Will became an animator, creating videos and animations on YouTube, appeasing the algorithm, supporting independent creations, throwing away good stuff, and does everyone really has a story in them, and much much more… Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Will's Animation Story Cartoons A VHS trick to watch movies frame by frame Pre-Flash and Flash Do you have to draw? Webtoons Vtubers Fixing, Editing, and Retakes Webcomics Growing from bad writing Supporting the Independents YouTube VidCon Algorithm The tedium of animation Everyone has a story Execution matters An exploitative system Fans not fanatics And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode YouTube.com/WillBits AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @will_bits @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer's Trek: Fourth Major Star Trek Movie Really Does Feel Like a Voyage Home Almost a Decade Later, Mitchell's Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse Remains Relevant You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 104 features Matt Gilhooly host of The Life Shift Podcast, an instructor for higher education, and someone who is also working toward bringing conversation back. We discussed education and expected life paths, perfection, being creative, long-form content in all forms, the act of listening, celebrating things, moving on to what's next and so much more... Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Education Expected life paths Higher Education Expectations What comes next Engaging the brain Learning with and without structure Perfection Podcasting Challenging creative outlets Reading Communication Conversation Listening And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode MattGilhooly.com The Life Shift Podcast AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @thelifeshiftpod @ThePalmerFiles Other Links No Matter which Football you Love, Captains and Quarterbacks Offer Emotional Journeys for Viewers The Mystery of The Codex is Always on the Periphery You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 103 features the sultry voice of David Cook, who you may know from his work on The Edge of The World Broadcast, but who hopes you'll know him as a movie trailer voice down the road. We discuss music and voice-over, comedy, entertainment, training and learning, inspiration, finding your sound, knowing your instrument, nuance and so much more... Throughout the conversation, we discuss: The Edge of the World Broadcast "I don't do voices" I started as a singer Growing up geek Good music is good music Perfect Pitch Living in a household of musicians East Coast vs. West Coast club scenes "I love listening to me" Nuance And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode The Edge of the World Broadcast David Cook's YouTube Channel David Cook's Soundcloud David Cook's Instagram AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @SmoothCrooner @ThePalmerFiles Other Links The Story of the Femmes was the better of the Tours de France in 2023 Palmer's Trek: Star Trek III The Search for Spock You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 102 features features the long-awaited return of my friend and the second Palmer files guest, Kristin Maier. We discuss writing and blogging, sharing, slowing down, speeding up, understanding ourselves, cycles, perception, reality and so much more... Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Writing Blogging Getting personal online Toxic productivity The Spoon Theory Purpose Plans Anxiety Storytelling Dirty Dishes And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode The Palmer Files Episode 2: Blogging with Kristin Maier HoneyBears & SydneyBeans AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @kmaemaier @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Multiversal Mayhem Caps Graven Trilogy in the Unbelievably Good Ethera Grave How I Halved My Record Collection and Why I Did it. You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 101 features features the return of my friend and the original Palmer Files guest, Bill Sweeney. The first 100 episodes went well let's start the second hundred off the same way. We discuss 100 episodes of this show, guests, guilt, The Dip, go behind the scenes, talk about before there was this podcast, and just who is winning, Bill or Palmer? Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Getting in the rhythm Always looking ahead Podcasting creation processes Hypotheticals Blogging When you are ready And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode The Interrogation of Agent Palmer by Agent 76 (Bill Sweeney) Lessons on New York City from Bill Sweeney The Palmer Files Episode 1: The Dip with Bill Sweeney The DCTV Report Reunion WickedTheory.com AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @wickedtheory @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer's Trek: Star Trek The Motion Picture Ever the Scientist, Sagan Connected All the Dots in the Original Cosmos You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 99 features the complete unauthorized and organically sourced history of coffee. So stay tuned for how one of the world's most popular beverages came to be with a history full of kings, spies, pirates, popes, lovers, religion, politics, war, and much much more! Coffee's Origins From Berry and Bean to Drink Trade Coffee Shops Social Coffee Coffee Bans Capitalism Trade Agreements And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AgentPalmer.com/Coffee Coffee Declassified: The History of Coffee FilmJoy on YouTube FilmJoy on Nebula AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Latest Features Dossier School Spirit, Like the Yearbooks that Inspired it, is a Neat Narrative Time Capsule The Catastrophic Culminations of the Edge of the World Broadcast's Third Season You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 98 features Mikey Neumann, whom you may know from FilmJoy, Movies with Mikey, Deep Dive or perhaps his days at Gearbox and those Borderland games. We discuss creating YouTube content, informational osmosis, situational nihilism, defining art, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: "No one knows what they're doing." There is no best. Situational Nihilism FilmJoy - Looking for the good... Everyone needs notes Informational Osmosis Behind the microphone "Get Off the Floor" Too much of a good thing Career transitions Being a YouTuber is stressful "Fiercely millennial." Taking pictures What is art? Ambition Quality And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode "Get Off the Floor" - Movies with Mikey FilmJoy on YouTube FilmJoy on Nebula catawampus.ink FilmJoy Patreon AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @mikeyface @FilmJoyMedia @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer's Trek: Star Trek The Motion Picture Ever the Scientist, Sagan Connected All the Dots in the Original Cosmos You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 97 features the multitalented Jacob Burgess. He not only Makes Words Happen, but he can also inspire thought and reflection as he did for me in the following conversation about traveling, theatre, seeking, learning, personality, and authenticity, plus we trade some platitudes and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Person v. Personality ADHD From the East Coast to the West Coast Travel and Journeys Looking for a voice Seeking Expectations The need for the unexpected Touching IPs Being surrounded by creators How precious our time is Overachieving Curiosity What's wrong with easy? Toxic productivity Authenticity And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode MakeWordsHappen.com Desert Bus for Hope AgentPalmer.com Episode 52 of The Palmer Files: Celebrations and Anniversaries with Christopher J Hughes. Tweets @AgentPalmer @JacobBurgessVO @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Human Condition the Subtle Neon Glimmer of Downtown Owl Have Faith That This Deighton Trilogy has More Secrets to Reveal You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 96 features Charles Bates, who you may know as Chaz, Yahzick, The DM, The Bard, or the previous episode. We continue the discussion by talking about the things we enjoy consuming on pixelated screens, sportsmanship, looking back, goals, attention, starving artists, growth, and much much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Story vs. World Movies and shows we enjoy Quick dialogue The Binge Star Trek RuPaul's Drag Race Sportsmanship What's your price? Looking Back Attention Audience Expectations Growth The Starving Artist Sharing yourself And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Mann Shorts on YouTube Yahzick on Spotify Yahzick on YouTube Yahzick on Instagram AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Palmer's Trek: Star Trek The Animated Series The Gum Thief Wears the Rose-Colored Glasses of Nostalgia Well You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 95 features Charles Bates, who you may know as Chaz, Yahzick, The DM, or The Bard. We discuss his many hats and projects, his creative pursuits, a few fandoms, reading, the abundance of choice and so much more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Charles is Great A writer who raps Always been a writer Storytellers Reading ADHD Harry Potter Tolkien The desire for discovery Underdogs Abundance of choice Florida Mann Shorts Rational people don't create Art is Vulnerable Do the thing Star Wars Worldbuilding And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Mann Shorts on YouTube Yahzick on Spotify Yahzick on YouTube Yahzick on Instagram AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Did Anderegg's Nerds reveal Tom Bombadil to be my Shibboleth? Small Oddities: Villain Shit You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--
Episode 94 features Rob Eskra, back for the second time. Why? To talk about what we do when we have free time. And as you'll hear, we discuss the exorbitant abundance of things to do and consume with the, by comparison, minute time we have to do them. Plus being a collector of hobbies, world-building, naps, soaring, and more. Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Work Life Balance Music vs. Podcast Paralyzed by Choice Types of Readers Passive vs. Active Listening Walkman vs. Discman Commuting and Consuming Media On Writing World-Building Insomnia Children Night Owl Before Noon Sleepy After Lunch Motivation A Weekin Rob's Life Too Many Options Flight Simulator Self-Reflection Soaring YouTube Introducing your kids to your things And much more Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Watch Rob on Twitch Robert Eskra's YouTube AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Genius & Anxiety Sets the Record Straight on a Perilous Century Goodnight, Max. You can also hear more Palmer occasionally on Our Liner Notes, a musical conversation podcast with host Chris Maier or as co-host of The Podcast Digest with Dan Lizette. Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions. --End Show Notes Transmission--