Podcasts about Etch A Sketch

What do you get when you mix a disappearing god, a multiverse glitch, and a talking squirrel? Apparently, therapy. Show Notes: In this second helping of the Ash Ely Planescape Postmortem, the hosts dissect the juicy narrative meat of a campaign marinated in memory loss, Mind Flayers, and metaphysical trauma. From the desperate hunt for Orochalcum to the chaos of battling Cathraxus (yes, that Cathraxus), our hosts recount the highs, lows, and emotional collateral damage of storytelling across the planes. The episode dives deep into the decisions that shaped the campaign—like letting players talk to their other selves (always a great idea until it's not), negotiating with shady NPCs who definitely read the fine print, and exploring the emotional weight of being a dwarven sister with unresolved issues. Featuring Rattatosk mischief, back-alley conspiracies, a glitch in the multiverse, and the Lady of Pain pulling the ultimate disappearing act, this episode will remind you that sometimes the best part of tabletop games is just how weird, poignant, and gloriously off-rails they can get. Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse (affiliate link) Ash on StartPlaying.games Wikipedia Cheris Perkins Jeremey Crawford Jonathan Tweet Mike Mearls Monte Cook DnDShorts Video Ash Voiced “The Golden Men” Monte Cook Games Numenera (affiliate link) Darkest House (affiliate link) Old Gods of Appalachia (affiliate link) Expedition 33 (affiliate link) Planescape: Torment RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Planesczape Review Hadesz Key Takeaways: Yes, this is part two of the Planescape review. No, we're still not emotionally recovered. After Excelsior, the cast needed a palate cleanser. They got existential dread instead. Radar almost died. Ash almost killed him. Honestly, we all almost cried. Emotional damage: acquired. At least we had fun! (Said through tears.) “I can let you talk to your other incarnations.” – what could possibly go wrong? Always check your contracts. This is Planescape, not Disneyland. There was an argument, and yes, it was Ash's fault. “I want one of your incarnations.” – Excuse me?! Orochalcum: not just hard to spell, but apparently vital to reality. Glorium: where big things happen, and sometimes explode. Enter the Rattatosk, chaotic good(ish) squirrel gremlin. Tilia's emotional arc hit way too close to home. The Lady of Pain is gone—and that's everyone's problem. Fights get wild when the enemy is Cathraxus, bring backup. The dwarven sisters have more drama than a season finale. Mind Flayers: when one plot thread just isn't enough. The players' choices kept reshaping the story like a psychic Etch-A-Sketch. Zavik spilled the beans on a multiversal conspiracy. The last Modron March? Yeah, they got banished. Shemeshka is back. Of course she's back. There was a glitch. No, not in the Matrix. In reality. The Lady of Pain's rebirth was… a moment. Mazes are now graveyards for forgotten worlds. Thanks, Ash. The Gatekeeper's tragic past is a storytelling gut punch. Despite it all, hope kept showing up. Mostly uninvited. Final score: Lady of Pain sacrifices herself, players cry, and the DM retires (until next week). Final Thoughts: Planescape Part II delivers all the chaos, depth, and emotional wreckage you'd expect from a campaign where metaphysical squirrels share the stage with godlike beings and grief-laced mazes. Would play again. Would cry again. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

What do you get when you mix a disappearing god, a multiverse glitch, and a talking squirrel? Apparently, therapy. Show Notes: In this second helping of the Ash Ely Planescape Postmortem, the hosts dissect the juicy narrative meat of a campaign marinated in memory loss, Mind Flayers, and metaphysical trauma. From the desperate hunt for Orochalcum to the chaos of battling Cathraxus (yes, that Cathraxus), our hosts recount the highs, lows, and emotional collateral damage of storytelling across the planes. The episode dives deep into the decisions that shaped the campaign—like letting players talk to their other selves (always a great idea until it's not), negotiating with shady NPCs who definitely read the fine print, and exploring the emotional weight of being a dwarven sister with unresolved issues. Featuring Rattatosk mischief, back-alley conspiracies, a glitch in the multiverse, and the Lady of Pain pulling the ultimate disappearing act, this episode will remind you that sometimes the best part of tabletop games is just how weird, poignant, and gloriously off-rails they can get. Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse (affiliate link) Ash on StartPlaying.games Wikipedia Cheris Perkins Jeremey Crawford Jonathan Tweet Mike Mearls Monte Cook DnDShorts Video Ash Voiced “The Golden Men” Monte Cook Games Numenera (affiliate link) Darkest House (affiliate link) Old Gods of Appalachia (affiliate link) Expedition 33 (affiliate link) Planescape: Torment RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Planesczape Review Hadesz Key Takeaways: Yes, this is part two of the Planescape review. No, we're still not emotionally recovered. After Excelsior, the cast needed a palate cleanser. They got existential dread instead. Radar almost died. Ash almost killed him. Honestly, we all almost cried. Emotional damage: acquired. At least we had fun! (Said through tears.) “I can let you talk to your other incarnations.” – what could possibly go wrong? Always check your contracts. This is Planescape, not Disneyland. There was an argument, and yes, it was Ash's fault. “I want one of your incarnations.” – Excuse me?! Orochalcum: not just hard to spell, but apparently vital to reality. Glorium: where big things happen, and sometimes explode. Enter the Rattatosk, chaotic good(ish) squirrel gremlin. Tilia's emotional arc hit way too close to home. The Lady of Pain is gone—and that's everyone's problem. Fights get wild when the enemy is Cathraxus, bring backup. The dwarven sisters have more drama than a season finale. Mind Flayers: when one plot thread just isn't enough. The players' choices kept reshaping the story like a psychic Etch-A-Sketch. Zavik spilled the beans on a multiversal conspiracy. The last Modron March? Yeah, they got banished. Shemeshka is back. Of course she's back. There was a glitch. No, not in the Matrix. In reality. The Lady of Pain's rebirth was… a moment. Mazes are now graveyards for forgotten worlds. Thanks, Ash. The Gatekeeper's tragic past is a storytelling gut punch. Despite it all, hope kept showing up. Mostly uninvited. Final score: Lady of Pain sacrifices herself, players cry, and the DM retires (until next week). Final Thoughts: Planescape Part II delivers all the chaos, depth, and emotional wreckage you'd expect from a campaign where metaphysical squirrels share the stage with godlike beings and grief-laced mazes. Would play again. Would cry again. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

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We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 3 “Minefield,” but only Bill has actually watched the episode. Hey everyone it's a Malcolm-focused episode which means the writers are shaking the Etch-A-Sketch and giving us another new take on the character. It all starts with an awkward breakfast and then HOLY CRAP things are blowing […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 32: Malcolm Gets Poked! appeared first on The ESO Network.

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Episode 405: I will discuss The Cafe Bohemia Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of The toy Etch A Sketch in the 1970s.

Episode 405: I will discuss The Cafe Bohemia Restaurant in Chicago and my memories of The toy Etch A Sketch in the 1970s.

Kiera gives insight into how CEOs and office managers (or dreamers and task-drivers) can effectively work together to run the ideal dental practice — without stepping on each other's toes. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Join Dental A-Team Consulting Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01.646) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today I am so excited to be on the podcast. I'm excited to be podcasting with you. I hope that your new year is rocking and rolling and I hope that you are just enjoying your time working in dental practices because remember, we are so blessed and so lucky to be working in an industry that literally changes lives. I believe that dentistry is the best possible industry for us to be a part of and you get to make people's literal smiles come true. So as always,   Thank you for being a part of our Dental A Team family. Please be sure that you are always leaving us review, sharing us with other people. That is how you keep us as the top dental podcast out there. And I just want to say for every one of you that has done it, truly thank you. Thank you for sharing this podcast with others. Thank you for being on our journey. And for those of you that are new, welcome. I want you guys to remember we are getting up there on our numbers of podcasts. So we are in the 900s, almost breaking about a thousand episodes.   I cannot believe I have made that many episodes. That's a lot of episodes. And sometimes it might feel daunting or you might forget that this is a resource in your back pocket. So always head on over to TheDentalATeam.com click on our podcast page and you are able to then go search every episode. So if you have like, wanna know information about cancellations or I wanna know about partnerships or I wanna know about buy-ins or I Kiera talked about Pearl AI, but I can't remember where that was at.   go search our podcast in any episode that I have ever recorded for you of all those thousands of episodes, because there'll be more coming, you will literally be able to go find any one of them. So just be sure put that in your resource pocket. A lot of people want to know like, how do get our hygiene? How do we do perio? How do we do fluoride? How do we run effective meetings? How do we run quarterly meetings? Any of those things literally, I want you to think about this as your Google or your AI for you.   It's all there. There's a ton of it. have verbiage for you. I have information for you. So be sure that you're always using those as resources for you because I believe in working smarter, not harder. And I'm always here committed to sharing the top tips and tricks for you. So today I just wanted to dive into a really fun topic that I think is great for you guys. I think it's something that I get asked a lot. It's something that I'm excited about and really helping you understand kind of what a CEO visionary   Kiera Dent (02:14.816) and an office manager, implementer or integrator role should look like and how you can have this in your practice. Because as I'm watching offices and as I'm coaching practices, I'm noticing that dentists, when they start to move into this CEO role, they actually don't know what the heck they're supposed to do. It feels very weird. It feels very awkward. It feels like I don't even know what I'm supposed to be doing. And so giving you guys some tips of what does this relationship even look like? So.   There's a great book. guys know I'm a huge faction, a huge fan of traction. Merged those together and had faction come out. Huge fan of traction by Gina Wickman. We help a lot of offices, Dental A Team's version of traction where we actually help you build leadership teams. We help you get quarterly goals in place. We help you with accountability, tracking data, scorecards, write people, write seats. So if that's something you're interested, be sure to reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com Super, super, super fun and very effective.   We have a lot of offices that we've worked with for years on this and being dental experts, we're able to help solve a lot of the problems that come up. Whereas some of the other implementers or integrators, they really can't help with that. So it's a really fun niche that we're a part of that I absolutely love. So if you're interested in that, how do I set up these leadership teams or quarterlies, be sure to reach out. I'd love to help you. But in doing that, Gina Wickman wrote another book called Rocket Fuel. And Rocket Fuel, I think is a really lovely book that kind of splits apart this visionary role.   and this integrator role. And not all CEO doctors are visionaries and not all office managers are integrators. And so really figuring out and dialing in, what does this relationship look like? Like what should a CEO do? What should a doctor do? What should an office manager do? I think this dynamic can actually get really tricky and it can get really hard for people. And you might not know exactly what does this look like and how can we maximize it? And so I just kind of wanted to come on and paint a picture. Now, again, this is a picture that's painted.   But it's a, I would say it's made with markers that you can erase or it's one of those like, remember the Etch-A-Sketch that you're able to use like with the sand and you'd like etch it out and then could like shake it up and erase it. That's what I think that this picture and this dynamic should look like for you where it's not perfect. It's not something that you have to do, but this is gonna kind of just give a sketch and an outline of like, what does a visionary do? What does an integrator do? And doctors, a lot of times what I'm seeing is,   Kiera Dent (04:33.43) you come in and you've been a clinician and then you're like, okay, I've mastered my dream. I've made this a reality. I have taken it to where I no longer have to do clinical all the time. I've hired associates, we've onboarded associates and now what do I do? And what you tend to default into is more of the office manager role, which is fine if you enjoy management, but if you don't, don't slip down into that. And also you might not be the best for this role. You might not be as good at communicating.   I learned like know thyself and be free I think is the best thing I could ever tell you. And so what is your role and what do you like love to do and what if I were looking at your energy sucks in life versus the things that light your fire. What we're trying to do is get everybody into those zones of genius. There's some great books out there. There's some good places where you can kind of look to see what are the tasks. Do I enjoy them? Am I good at them? Am I not good at them? I've done some podcasts on that where you can honestly quadrant yourself into like these are tasks that I love doing and I'm good at.   These are tasks that I don't enjoy doing, but I'm good at them. These are tasks that I am not good at and don't enjoy doing. And these are tasks that I can train people on. So there's kind of some quadrants. And the goal is first to have like 90 % of our day in the quadrant of these are tasks that I'm good at and that I actually enjoy doing. So if we can get you guys there, phenomenal. That's what we're trying to work on. so helping visionaries see, I think so often as doctors are producers in their   these drivers and they've been like with an eight to five schedule moving into what I call more of a creative visionary. It's a very different space. And a little while ago I was on a trip and I realized that the creative mind is so much different than the structured mind. So when I want to create my best ideas, well, if I put it into my calendar, Kiera, you're going to go create at this time. I don't. And I started noticing my marketing team was doing this. They would be their most creative.   when they were in the middle of the night. A lot of my marketers would work at two, three, four a.m. They would sleep in and then they'd come and I was like, this is such a weird world. Like I'm used to the dental office and we have patients at seven a.m. and we're done at five p.m. And that's just the life we live. But that's a very structured schedule versus this creative schedule. And doctors and visionaries start to move into more of this creative schedule, which is not an eight to five per se. It is not forcing ideas and creativity to come.   Kiera Dent (06:52.48) It is having more space, but I think visionaries oftentimes don't give themselves the space because they're like in this very rigid mindset. And so just kind of, again, like I said, painting this picture with an Etch-A-Sketch where we can shake it off. We can decide which things we want to do, which things we don't want to do, but helping office managers and doctors kind of learn this relationship. So doctors don't accidentally get into the office manager's lane and office managers allow the doctors the freedom and flexibility to become these CEOs and these visionaries.   that they want to be. Now, if you are a doctor and you're not a visionary, that's okay. You do not need to be. Some doctors are incredible, incredible, incredible implementers, and they actually hire someone like another doctor or maybe a CEO to come in to be that visionary role. And that's okay. So again, this is an Etch A Sketch. It's not a perfect painted canvas that we can't change in a race and add different lines to it. It's just a picture. But typically speaking, a CEO who's a visionary, their main pieces are vision,   growth, sometimes they add numbers in there and culture. And usually if I like box it out, that's going to be the three things that that visionary is responsible for. They usually leave meetings. They don't have, they don't have a lot of to-dos. They don't have a lot of items. They come in, they give the vision, they help build the culture. And that's really what they're supposed to do. and a lot of times people who are in this role, they don't think that that's actually that hard or   it's needed or it's like, I remember when I heard like, okay, these are what I'm supposed to do. I was like, that's it? Like, aren't I supposed to do more than that? you know, that's it. I'm just supposed to have the vision and culture and like kind of the numbers. And that's like, no, it's like 20 ideas, big problem solving, relationships, culture. That's like what it is. And...   I think sometimes we take for granted that that's a talent. That's something we're built with and not everybody is coming up with 20 ideas on a regular basis. Like if you are someone like myself, we're like the ideas keep coming. Tiffanie Trader, if you know her, you, I'm sure you do. You love her on the podcast. Tiff will say, I told her on her tombstone, I will write the Tiff died being the efficiency queen. And she told me on my tombstone, she will write Kiera. Like I have a great idea. I'm constantly calling my team. I'm like, Shelbi, I got a great idea. Tiff, I've got a great idea.   Kiera Dent (09:17.254) I've got this great idea. Hey Eve, I've got this great idea. Jacintha, I've got this great idea. Dana, I've got this great idea. If that's not you, you might not be that visionary CEO role, but that's like what they do. 20 big ideas, creativity problem solving, big relationships and culture. Now for me, I do enjoy numbers. Numbers like light my fire. So I have it on there. That's what I like to do. And then also something else for me that I'm really good at that's a piece in our company is speaking and being a public figure. Now, surprise, surprise, right? I'm on the podcast all the time. I enjoy it. I'm speaking at events.   That's what my role is as the visionary. Now the integrator role or usually an office manager and not all office managers are created equal. I used to be an office manager and how good do you think I was at this? The answer was not very good. I was able to morph and shift into it, but a company I really love is Culture Index. If you're not familiar with them, reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com I've got some great contacts. I think it's really, really fascinating. their whole model, it's kind of like Disc or Myers or Briggs or Colby.   but what they do is they actually have you in culture index look to see who are you in your natural habitat and like things you naturally are good at and then how are you performing in your work position. And the goal is that the top box and the bottom box are pretty similar. So me in my happiest state, I would be actually doing things like I would do them naturally. So for me, I like a lot of autonomy. I love a lot of people. I like things to move fast and I like to be creative and I'll have like details when I need them.   That's my perfect world. So me being in an integrator role or an office manager role, that's way more like way less autonomy, more people, I'm good with the people. But then also having to do so many numbers and metrics and checklist and protocols and thoroughness. my gosh, I did not enjoy that. But yeah, I wanted the title of office manager because I felt like that was the only space that I could grow into. And so office managers listening to this as well, know thyself and be free as well.   because I actually made a much better treatment coordinator than I did an office manager, but my ego got in the way of that. I think being careful as we etch a sketch this out of our best role, our best space is let's not be putting ourselves into a box that we actually aren't incredible at. So the office manager or integrator role, according to EOS traction version, their job is to lead, manage and hold accountable. Lead, manage, hold accountable. Their profit and loss, the business plan, remove obstacles and barriers, social projects and logic. And I have over here like,   Kiera Dent (11:39.48) Projects A to Z, that's the lead managing accountability. They're doing like the one-on-ones, a lot of HR, a lot of like managing the team, it's lead managing accountability, the profit and loss with the numbers. Like I said, I put numbers in me, but that should really fall under the integrator. So they're watching it. They're moving, they're removing the obstacles, barriers. They're working on these projects. So all those different pieces, like when you hear the podcast of like, hey, you should implement a treatment tracker or you should implement an AR protocol or this is a billing protocol. That's all this integrator's job.   Like they're literally like these little machines that love to execute and implement projects. They love project management, softwares. They love to have checklists. They love to have Excel spreadsheets. They love to distract this off. They're obsessed with the numbers and that's really what their role is. And so you've got this visionary who's creating a ton of ideas. It's culture that's very extroverted. And then you have this integrator who's usually oftentimes more introverted, but loves to lead, manage and hold accountable, loves to do these different pieces. That's really what we're looking for. And so as you're doing this,   Again, it's an Etch A Sketch and not every relationship's the same, but this is a good way for you to map out like, okay, do these things lighten me up? Do I love to create the ideas? Do I love to have problem solving and like thinking outside the box? My team comes to all the time, they're like, Kiera, I had this big problem, we don't know what to do. Before I answer, which is so hard for me, because I'm ready to go all the time, is what solutions did you guys have? Because I want to empower my team that they can solve these problems without me. But if they can't figure it out, it's really big like,   coming up with a new product launch in our company or coming up with a different way that we do things, that's my bread and butter. That's where I sit, that's where I create, that's where I come up with these ideas. And sometimes it takes me 10 minutes to create an idea. Other times it's like seven months to create an idea. So again, creativity doesn't strike all at once, it doesn't come all the way, but that's really kind of helping you see the CEO and this integrator role work in tandem. Now it can be tricky and you're not always going to get it right, but I think seeing it more and more   what your role should be or could be or can morph into, I think is very empowering for both parties. And just know that when you're in the right person in the right seat, things move so easily. They don't get stuck. don't get, like, it's not like a traffic jam. It flows. And it was crazy because I watched in office and when they finally put, it was hard because they had someone who is in a hygiene coordinator or a hygiene lead role. And this hygienist wasn't the right hygienist for it.   Kiera Dent (14:03.02) and the hygiene team didn't do well, they didn't innovate, they didn't create, and they just were not the right hygienist to lead this department. They were an outstanding hygienist. They produced really well, they were amazing, but they weren't the best leader to lead their department. And it was crazy because that team, was really hard. was like, whew, like I feel stressed for them. Having that conversation and having that team member step down from leadership. And I don't actually love that we call it step down because it feels like a demotion. It feels like we didn't do well enough.   But being the right person in the right seat is not a demotion. It's recognizing I'm good at this or I'm not good at this and I need to remove myself for the betterment of the team, of our patients, of our practice. And so when they switched this lead out, the hygiene team flourished. And it was crazy because they actually brought in a lead that was less experienced, less knowledgeable, had not been in the field for as long, but was incredible at leading, managing, and holding accountable a team. And so sometimes we think seniority equates to leadership.   Sometimes we think that we should put people in so they stay with us. But the reality is not everyone wants to be a leader. Not everyone wants to grow into that. Not everybody is actually a good leader who wants to be a good leader. And so know thyself and be free. Build this Etch A Sketch photo of what your practice looks like and what you enjoy doing. And for me, I have this giant sticky note behind where I am in my office that has me of what I want to do as the CEO and visionary for me.   And it helps me stay very crystal clear. Literally it says vision, growth, numbers, future products, ideation, creating, solve big problems, speak and leave. I don't like to do the logistics of speaking. I hate setting up the booth. It stresses me out. I don't like having to deal with the partners. Like I love all those pieces, but I hate doing that plus speaking because it's two different brains and I get so anxious about it. Like literally anxious when I have to do it. I'm good at it and I can do it, but you put me in the box, that zone of I'm good at it, but I hate doing it.   is enough to make somebody go crazy and wanna quit their job. I unfortunately can't quit my job sometimes. Unfortunately, I can't quit it, right? But just thinking about this of how can we help ourselves be happier and set up for more success, I think is a really great way for you to view it. So hopefully today that was able to give you guys some clarity, some ideas around it, help you start to etch a sketch your own world. And sometimes we just need an outside perspective to help us see. I hired another coach. Don't worry, I'm the queen of coaching over here. I do not hire multiple coaches at the same time.   Kiera Dent (16:26.798) I'm very strategic with who I hire so I don't get consultant paralysis. But I hired another coach who helped me see what my visionary role needed to be, who helped me see who I wanted to become, helped me see what I should or shouldn't say yes to, who helped me see that what I've been in the past is not who I need to be to get the company to where I want it to be. And it was the most liberating, freeing, exhilarating moment of my life. And I love to do this for practices. This is what I geek out about is because I've done it.   Our company's done it, we've successfully done it, and now let us help you. So if this is something that just lights your fire, but you don't quite know how to do it, reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com I'd love to chat with you. And as always, thanks for listening, and I'll catch you next time on The Dental A Team Podcast.

Ep 300 - The Ohio origins of Play-Doh, Etch-a-Sketch and Uno Three of the most popular childhood activities in the world were born in Ohio. Join us for the story of how repurposing some putty saved a Cincinnati wallpaper cleaning company from bankruptcy, how a dentist in Bryan turned a French curiosity into every Baby Boomer's Christmas wish, and how an activity developed by a Reading barber became the No. 1 card game in the world. www.ohiomysteries.com feedback@ohiomysteries.com www.patreon.com/ohiomysteries www.twitter.com/mysteriesohio www.facebook.com/ohiomysteries Additional music: New Horizon - Aderin; Audionautix- The Great Unknown; The Great Phospher- Daniel Birch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Benjamin Budzak is one of the geniuses behind Thought Cast and one of the most cutting-edge electronic impression pads. He hops on the show to discuss developing technology in magic, the use of electronics, and a lot more. The highlight of the episode is a brand new trick with an ordinary etch a sketch that makes Erik swear like a sailor because he is so surprised. Plus, you get some insight into the Penguin Magic Black Friday Sales Event.

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Remember the thrill of shaking a Magic 8 Ball to get answers to your childhood questions? Would we ace that math test? Would we be famous someday? Well, today, we're bringing a bit of that magic back. But instead of asking about pop quizzes and playground crushes, we're turning to the Magic 8 Ball for advice on something much more important: your retirement planning! What would the Magic 8 Ball have to say about these common retirement questions if it had the wisdom of a financial advisor?   Helpful Information: PFG Website: https://www.pfgprivatewealth.com/ Contact: 813-286-7776 Email: info@pfgprivatewealth.com   Disclaimer: Speaker 1: PFG, Private Wealth Management LLC is an SEC registered investment advisor. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. The topics and information discussed during this podcast are not intended to provide tax or legal advice. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial advisor and or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed on this podcast. Past performance is not indicative of future performance insurance. Products and services are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed insurance agents. Speaker 1: You all remember that thrill of shaking the Magic Eight Ball to get answers to those childhood questions we couldn't wait to find out? Would we ace that math test or be famous someday? All those crazy fun questions we had when we were kids. Well, this week on the podcast, we're going to do the Magic Eight Balls Guide to Retirement Planning with John and Nick here on Retirement Planning Redefined. What's going on everybody? Welcome into the podcast. Thanks for hanging out with John and Nick and myself as we talk investing, finance, and retirement. And we're going back to our childhood with the Magic Eight Ball. Going to have a little fun with these things and shake it up and see what kind of answers we get for retirement. Then of course, let the guys give us some proper answers just in case the Magic Eight Ball gets it wrong. But guys, what's going on this week? Good to talk with you as always. Nick, how are you buddy? Nick: Good, thanks. Just staying busy. Speaker 1: Staying busy, rocking and rolling. Very good. John, my friend, how are you? John: I'm doing all right. Getting ready for this upcoming storm we have, so. Speaker 1: Oh, big fun. Yeah. John: Getting to the grocery store quick, so all the crazies don't run me over. Speaker 1: Nice. Now you got little ones. Do they still sell the Magic Eight Balls in the store? I think they still make them. Don't they? John: They do. I think we had one at one point. Speaker 1: Nice. John: And it didn't work very well, so anytime they asked a question, it would end up on the side and they're like, what does it say? And I don't know. Speaker 1: I can't see it. You got to reshake. John: It was definitely something good that entertained them for a little bit. Speaker 1: Yeah. John: But like any little kid nowadays, it lasted all for about 20 minutes. Speaker 1: Oh, yeah. Yeah. John: Like, all right,- Speaker 1: Well I'm a wee little kid of the 70s, so I thought they were great. That and the Etch A Sketch and the Stretch Armstrong, I was a happy dude, so. But anyway, let's have a little fun with this, this week here and I'll toss you guys out a question. You kind of give us the Magic Eight Ball and your answer to it, or at least what it maybe should be, so to speak. Right. So we'll make it easy to kind of get things started. John, I'll toss this one to you. Should I start saving for retirement now? What's the Magic Eight Ball say? John: Magic Eight Ball is going to say yes, definitely. The sooner you can start the better. And that goes for anybody, whether that's you in your 20s. I have some clients that right out of college started and now they're in their late 30s, and when we do reviews occasionally, it's always like, "Hey, really appreciate you kind of getting on me for starting to save," because as life happens, expenses are going up, they have kids and stuff like that, it's harder to save. But when they didn't have too much going on in their early 20s expense wise, they were definitely built up a nest egg, so. Speaker 1: Yeah. John: If you haven't started at any point, wherever you are, 20, 30, 40, it's good idea to start. Speaker 1: Yeah, I mean 50 as well, right? I mean it doesn't make a difference at this point. Waiting yet another day only causes you more problems, right? So should you start now? Definitely. And I'll give you guys kind of a little primer on the Magic Eight Ball. So we kind of looked through some of the stuff. They have, I guess what you'd call the green, kind of the positive answers, right? Stuff like the one John just got there, yes, definitely, most likely, out look good, that kind of stuff. Then they had that kind of middle of the road, nah, not so sure, right? Reply hazy, ask again later, better not tell you now, that kind of thing. And then of course they had the negatives, which was my reply is, no, very doubtful, don't count on it. So on and so forth. So we'll use those answers to kind of kick things off with each one of these episodes and then let the guys expand on it like John just did. All right Nick, so your turn, give it a go. Is a million dollars enough to retire on? What says the Magic Eight Ball? Nick: That's definitely a reply hazy, try again answer on that one. A consistent conversation that we have with people, whether it's somebody that we've worked with for a while or somebody that has come to us and we're kind of taking them through the planning process is that everybody's situation is different. Speaker 1: Sure. Nick: People love to compare things with each other, whether it's cars, houses, finances, whatever. And we try to make sure that people understand that comparing themselves even to a sibling or a neighbor or friend doesn't necessarily make sense. Some of the most common examples that we'll see are people that maybe they have pension plans because of the sort of job that they have. Speaker 1: Yeah, they saved a million, but they got a pension versus someone who saved a million and doesn't. That's a dramatically different setup, right? Nick: Correct. Speaker 1: Yeah. Nick: Correct. Yeah. And so assets are important obviously, but really the end game for assets in retirement is to generate income. So ideally people will have the combination of both, but having an arbitrary number like a million dollars is something that doesn't make a whole lot of sense. And I know that recently there's been some kind of articles in the news about, I think we just hit the highest percentage of millionaires in the US. Speaker 1: Right. Nick: And even from that perspective, dependent upon the situation, again, a million dollars isn't what it used to be. So it really just all depends. We've had clients that have had five or $6 million going into retirement that when we look at their plan, they're going to burn through that in 15 years because they spend too much. And we've had clients that are retired with five or 600,000, but they have their expenses very much in check, they have no debt and they live within their means and their plan looks great. Speaker 1: Yeah, there you go. I mean there's three of us here on this podcast and it might take a million for one and 500,000 for the other and two and a half million for the other. Right. It all just depends on where you live, how you live, all those sorts of things. So yeah, reply hazy, try again. And really what it comes down to is get a strategy, get a plan, and get the numbers crunched for your specific situation and then you're going to understand exactly what you need to get to. You're going to have a better outline versus just kind of a shaking the Magic Eight Ball. And I think the idea behind some of this too was fun. You know how you guys in the industry know this. There seems like there's always advisors out there that have a little crystal ball on their desk and they like to say, "Let me check the crystal ball," when somebody asks them a question and they're like, "Well it doesn't work today." And that's because it's not a sound way of doing things. So we thought we'd take that kind of analogy and apply it to this week's podcast. So back to you, John. Can I rely on social security for my retirement? John: Say out look not so good. Speaker 1: Right. John: Yeah, definitely not what you want to be banking on. It's a good source to have. Speaker 1: Sure. John: But you do not want it to be your only source. Speaker 1: It's big dollars. I mean it can be big dollars for a lot of people. And I think an interesting question, and I put it this way, is I've got a family member, a loved one who totally survives on social security only, but it's not what she wanted, right? So could you do it? Yes. But is it ideal? No. John: Yeah, no. I think on average social security covers maybe 30, 40% of someone's retirement income. So you have to look at where's the other money coming from. So just planning on social security I would say is not a very good plan. Speaker 1: Very true, very true. Well following that up there, Nick, give us the Magic Eight Ball answer here. Is it wise then to have multiple sources of retirement income? Nick: It is absolutely as imperative as you can get to try to have different sources of income. A conversation that we have with people consistently is that from the perspective of planning, the one thing that we know and that we can absolutely count on every single year, year after year, is that there's going to be change. And so anything that you can do to build in options, build in flexibility, allow yourself to adapt and pivot to what's going on is essential. And part of that is income streams, not only diversifying assets, but diversifying income streams. Speaker 1: Definitely. Right. So you definitely want to have those. Social security is a big piece of it, but it doesn't need to be the only one. You need to have multiple sources of income streams. All right, John, back to you. Can I expect to have fewer expenses in retirement compared to when I'm working? What's the Magic Eight Ball say? John: I'd say don't count on it. Again, I don't know, we've kind of preface this quite a bit and we've even said it today, everyone's different. So we've had some people where expenses have gone up during retirement because they want to vacation more, they want to do more things with the family. So I wouldn't say plan on that necessarily. And the only way to really find out is to do a comprehensive plan, but then there's going to be curveballs that come at you, whether it's health expenses. That tends to not go down as we get older. So maybe something could be dropping off. Speaker 1: Right. Right. John: But you never know what's going to get added. So do your plan as best you can and try to be as accurate as can. But I wouldn't have that be like the bulletproof, like, hey, my expenses are going to drop so I should be good. Speaker 1: Well, that's a great point because a lot of times people say, hey, here's our back of the napkin math. We think if we curtail this a little bit and this a little bit, we can make it work. Right. We can kind of squeak into retirement. But then you get there and you think, I don't want to do that, right? And there's certainly a lot of conversation around regrets that people have when they're talking once they get to retirement and they go, boy, I wish I would've spent more in those early years when my body would've let me go out and do some things that I wanted to. Right. So can I expect fewer expenses? Yeah, probably not, right? Because like you said, things are going to drop off, but other things are going to add and of course don't count on it. I think that was the answer Rhonda Thomas gave me when I asked her to the seventh grade dance, I think she said don't count on it. I think she must have got that from Magic Eight Ball as well. Nick: That's stuck with you. Speaker 1: Yeah, right. Exactly. It stuck with me. I'm still wounded Rhonda, if you're listening. All right, so let's do the next one here. Should I review my retirement plan annually? Nick, what says the Magic Eight Ball? Nick: Without a doubt on that one. Going back to what we talked about earlier, things constantly change. So updating the plan is really important. The most recent example of why that's important has been inflation over the last couple of years. So when we do a plan and we put in an inflation increase every year in expenses, the software still requires us to kind of update those baseline numbers. And so what we found and what we've tried to emphasize to people is that us capturing and updating those baseline numbers every two or three years is really important and gives us a much more accurate projection from the perspective of planning. So,- Speaker 1: Gotcha. Nick: Those annual reviews are important. Speaker 1: Yeah. And that's how you kind of keep track of the expense changes or the income source changes or added a grandchild, want to change this, whatever the case is. So all those annual things are certainly important. Your life's going to change, your plan has to change along with it. All right, John, will my retirement plan be affected by future changes in tax laws? Not to get political, but you have to talk policy and certainly when it comes to taxation, that's going to be part of the conversation. I mean, seems like everything is political these days, but if you're thinking about future changes in tax laws, you're going to have to certainly think along those lines as well. So what says the Magic Eight Ball when it comes to will your plan be affected by it? John: Signs point to yes. Speaker 1: 35 trillion? Maybe. Yeah. John: Yeah. So you definitely want to take that into account. I mean if you look at maybe people that retired in the 70s and then all of a sudden the 80s, your social security is getting taxed, you weren't really anticipating that happening and then,- Speaker 1: Oh yeah, the IRMAA tax, right? That gets a lot of people blindsided. John: Yeah. So you could count on taxes changing. Whether it's going to go up or down, again, we don't have our crystal ball, but we have the Magic Eight Ball here. Something's going to happen and you should be planning for that. One thing you could do when you're running retirement plans is you can have the ability to stress test it, to take a look at it. So definitely plan on it. Speaker 1: Yeah, I mean you figure, look, regardless of where your political bent is, we've got a lot of debt and so taxes are going to have to change. And even if it's not this particular administration change, this current election, right, God willing, you live long enough in retirement. If you last 20, 25, 30 years in retirement, you're going to see multiple administrations come and go. And that's going to mean multiple tax law changes because they do that every so often. Right. So the odds of that happening are pretty great. So signs point to yes, you should consider how taxation is going to affect you because it is one of the biggest pieces of your retirement strategy. What is that old saying? It's not what you make, it's what you keep, right? So make sure you're talking with qualified professionals like John and Nick when it comes to dealing with all this stuff. Let's do one or two more and then we'll wrap it up. Nick, let's toss this over to you. Let's see here. Should I focus on paying off debt before increasing retirement contributions? Nick: So I would say depending upon the debt, most likely. Speaker 1: Okay. Nick: From the perspective of consumer debt like credit cards, all that kind of stuff,- Speaker 1: Bad debt, right? Nick: That can absolutely, it's hard to argue that that's not unimportant. One thing that can be a slippery slope for people is it kind of tends to depend on their behaviors. We've had clients that have been good income earners but have at different times had debt problems. And in certain ways, whenever they pay off the debt, the debt comes back up and then they kind of find themselves not saving at all. So it's oftentimes kind of a balance of both. One of the most common sorts of comparisons from a perspective of debt is mortgage. We found that over, we had a lot of those conversations when interest rates were really low and we kind of emphasized with people to take advantage of those low rates and that's come to be a pretty beneficial sort of decision. So I would say in order, consumer debt for sure, trying to do both consecutively, both at the same time, obviously ideal, and then just kind of working through the plan and prioritizing what makes the most sense and how to deploy the money. Speaker 1: Yeah, definitely, right? I mean, debt's going to be a big component of that as well, and certainly getting rid of that, the higher interest stuff is always a good idea. So the final piece then here guys, and John, we'll let you wrap it up since you started it. Should I consider working with a financial professional as I near retirement? This is kind of a layup for you, but I'll give it to you anyway. What do you think? John: Appreciate that layup. Answer is yes. As you're getting closer to retirement, it becomes even more important to make sure you're working with someone to update the plan or start a plan and take a look at it. I would say you don't have to wait until you're near retirement. I think the answer is yes at any point. Speaker 1: Yeah. John: Even my younger clients, they always appreciate having someone they could talk to and bounce some ideas off of, whether it's not always comprehensive planning, but it's someone you could talk to discuss things. Speaker 1: Exactly. Because there's so many nuances out there and it just continues to grow and get more complex. So certainly not a bad idea at all to get qualified professionals on your side. So if you need some help, reach out to the team at Pfgprivatewealth.com. That's Pfgprivatewealth.com and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple and Spotify or whatever platform you like using. It's Retirement Planning Redefined with John and Nick from PFG Private Wealth. And we'll see you next time here on the show and enjoy the Magic Eight Ball. We'll catch you later.   Disclaimer: PFG Private Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. The topics and information discussed during this podcast are not intended to provide tax or legal advice. Investments involve risk, and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial advisor and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed on this podcast. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Insurance products and services are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed insurance agents.  

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Eric sits down with Entrepreneur and Author Jordan Adler to discuss life lessons, including the future of AI, human connection, setbacks, limiting thoughts, adapting to change, life expectancy, being open to different paths and defining moments. 01:34:38   Show Notes:   01:43 - Eric welcomes his friend Jordan Adler to The Excellence Project.   02:44 - Jordan and Eric share who they think will win the presidential election.   08:00 - Jordan and Eric discuss Universal Basic Income, the future of AI and human connection.   15:18 - Jordan explains how he has learned to adapt to change.   26:41 - Jordan shares why it's essential to be open to different paths to meet your goals.   29:00 - Jordan and Eric ponder the idea that “thoughts become things” and Jordan explains his Etch A Sketch strategy.    39:48 - Eric shares his defining moment with Sir Richard Branson and some of his setbacks and limiting beliefs.   52:54 - Jordan reveals that when he feels bad about himself, he steps into commitment.   1:00:03 - Jordan shares a defining moment that sent his life in a different direction.   01:17:46 - What happens when you pour yourself into your purpose.   01:21:50 - What's next for Jordan and how journaling led to a defining moment for him.   01:27:39 - Jordan and Eric share their experiences with Richard Branson.   01:29:27 -  Eric asks Jordan how long he is going to live. Your Next Steps:   Purchase tickets for Go Pro Xperience 2024: https://nmpro.link/gpx24-pc   Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in one click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/nmproai-pc   Visit Go Pro Academy for the best online Network Marketing courses: goproacademy.com/gpa2024   Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional - Purchase Eric's Book: https://nmpro.link/goprobook-pc   Hire Eric, the #1 Network Marketing Expert, to inspire and train your team! https://nmpro.link/hireeric-pc   For the latest (Free!) Network Marketing tips, tactics and strategies visit: https://nmpro.link/yt-subscribe   Questions or Comments?  Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you'd like to share?  Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com

Rev up your motorcycles and break out your Etch A Sketch! A new episode of Roast and Toast has arrived! Philip is itching to grab the gamemaster hat, so he crafts and leads a contest of July holidays! Jennie faces off against last week's guest Sam Bravo- which player will take this week's crown? Which holiday ends up annoying Jennie? Can Philip stump with his creative, fake holidays? All will unfold… log into Amazon Prime and call your favorite Tyler, for it's time to get TOASTYYYY!!!

This week we welcome writer and podcast Aisha Harris (Pop Culture Happy Hour) for a conversation about hot takes, Jurassic Park, and the world's fastest ‘Etch A Sketch' artist.Visit SolarSlice.com and buy a Slice on Kickstarter today. Together, we can build a cleaner, greener world, one Slice at a time.Jordan Morris is doing a book tour for Youth Group! See him at the OC Book Fair on July 13th, or see him in Sacramento at the Wild Sisters Book Company July 19, or see his panel at SD Comic Con on July 26 from 1pm-2pm. Come see Judge John Hodgman: Road Court  live in a town near you! Jordan and John will be all over the country so don't miss your change to see them. Check the events page to find out where!

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I invited my friend and the extremely talented artist Steve Burrows to come on the show. I first met Steve through my beautiful friend Rose when she fell in love with him and brought him into my life. In 2006 Steve illustrated my children's book "With a Cherry on Top" and then more recently he drew several cool images for "The Next Room." (All by hand by the way) Steve's mother recently passed away and after I attended her funeral mass and celebration of life I heard her voice tell me to reach out to her son to ask him to come on the show. I did. He responded with a one word text...YES. Steve's connection to the afterlife will amaze you. He shares his magnificent stories of deep relation with not only his mom, but his sister Kim who recently transitioned and his pops who passed 29 years ago. His dad gave him the best advice ever after a dream visitation. Steve was distraught and trying to come to terms with running his dad's contracting business after his dad's heart attack. During the visit he asked his dad what to do about all the stress, decision making, and responsibility that came with becoming the man of the family. In his powerful message Steve's dad told him, "None of this matters." He also talks about a mic-drop moment with his mother Ardie in the hospital and her last words to each of her children (and sweet Rose) before she transitioned. The words were, "I love you." This story is about divine energy, dream visitations, messages from beyond, and visitors from nature. My guess is that you will be filled with hope after listening to my conversation with the brilliant Steve Burrows. See Steve Burrows art here https://burritoart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In hour two, Mike & Jason hear from the inbox to get reaction from last night's Canucks loss and what they need to do ahead of Friday's matchup (3:00), plus they get radio analyst and former NHLer Brett Festerling's reaction to Game 2 (27:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

All Our Social Links n this episode of JB's Bible and Bourbon Talk, JB and Fancy Rob dive into a discussion about personal and spiritual growth, focusing on the theme of change. They explore the story of Peter in Acts chapter 10 and how God wanted to bring about change in Peter's life, in the way he viewed others, and through him to the world. They also emphasize the need to let go of past sins and embrace the grace and forgiveness that God offers. The conversation highlights the role of believers as ambassadors of change in the world, sharing the message of hope and reconciliation through Jesus. Overall, the episode encourages listeners to embrace change and allow God to work in and through them. The guys conclude with a review of 2XO Gem Of Kentucky and share their thoughts on its flavor and price point. Takeaways: Change is inevitable and can be difficult, but it is also an opportunity for growth and transformation.  God wants to bring about change in our lives, in the way we view others, and through us to the world. Change often requires us to let go of our comfort zones and embrace new opportunities. Our willingness to change can have a positive impact on those around us. God's grace is available to everyone, regardless of their background or past sins. God wants to bring about change in our lives and transform us from the inside out. Change can be difficult, but it is necessary for growth and aligning ourselves with God's will. 2XO Gem of Kentucky is a high-quality product, but its price may be a barrier for some. Pours this Episode: 2XO American Oak Russels' Reserve 10 Year 2XO Gem of Kentucky Barrel #67 (Featured Pour) Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/JBbibleandbourbon   Support us on Patreon!

In this episode, Lauren and Rina talk with teacher and mum Camilla Cook on how she left her home, job and life behind her during the COVID pandemic at the same time as coming to terms with the fact that her youngest daughter Sylva, had a yet undiagnosed genetic condition. Camilla shares her story of leaving Tanzania (where she lived and taught) pregnant with Sylva, with her husband and 3 year old in tow not realising they would not be going back. Camilla had a lot of help and support from her family and loved ones and acknowledges the privileged position she was and is in relative to others, but still it was very difficult contending with so many changes at once at the same time as processing her daughter's condition. Camilla likens it to an Eddie Izzard joke about ‘Etch A Sketch', where it was as if everything was shook away and cancelled and they had to start again. Now living in Brighton, they still don't have a diagnosis for Sylva, but they have drawn a new picture and are very much enjoying how it looks. Content WarningsCOVID 19 PandemicSeeking diagnosisAmniocentesis Guest BiographyCamilla Cook is an English teacher from Brighton. Her husband Will Kerr is a copywriter (and secretly brilliant poet), and they have two children: Freddy who is six, and Sylva who is two. As a family they spend lots of time on the beach, exploring the woods, and dancing to Kate Bush. Camilla has taught all over the world, starting in North London, then El Salvador, before returning to Hackney to help set up a charity called the Literacy Pirates. She convinced Will to move to Thailand with her, and they had Freddy in Chiang Mai. Then they all moved to Tanzania, before coming back to settle in good old Sussex by the sea. Sylva either has an undiagnosed genetic condition, or is a magical pixie sent to us humans by the forest folk, and is the subject of our conversation in this episode.Resources SWAN UK - ‘syndromes without a name' supporting those without a diagnosisCamilla's blog can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm Josh Cooperman and this is another installment of Convo By Design presents WestEdge Wednesday, a look back at all of the incredible programming from the 2023 edition of the WestEdge Design Fair held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. These conversations were held on the stage designed by Marie Designs and presented by BR Home. This is it, part 10 in our series from the WestEdge Design Fair. Southern California has long been a place where adventurous creatives of all disciplines could come to create with other like-minded dreamers—where a designer could draft and see their masterpiece come to life only to realize it wasn't right, shake it out like a giant Etch-A-Sketch and start again. Now, in a post-pandemic world, it is incumbent upon that very spirit for a new generation of creatives to address and overcome the seemingly endless barrage of challenges. And, they will, because that's what they do. This conversation features BANDD/DESIGN'S  Sara Malek Barney, Christine Vroom of Christine Vroom Interiors and the legendary Leo Marmol, FAIA of Marmol Radziner. This panel could only be moderated by one person I know and that is the incomparable, Frances Anderton. Thank you to Convo By Design partners and sponsors ThermaSol, Moya Living and Design Hardware for making the podcast possible and thank you for listening and watching these episodes of the show. For links to all our partners, guests on this episode, WestEdge Design Fair, Marbe and BR Home. For those not familiar …   The Banana Republic lifestyle brand portfolio is known for delivering timeless ready-to-wear styles, and BR Home signals the brand's transformation into a leading destination for the modern explorer.  Expanding across living room, bedroom and dining room furniture as well as lighting, bedding, and home décor, BR Home showcases materials and craftsmanship from around the world, showcasing signature design details, warm, textural layers, natural materials and traditional production techniques.  Please check the podcast show notes for links and you can find that at Convo By Design dot com and click the podcast tab. Thanks for watching and listening. CXD

Listen to ASCO's Journal of Clinical Oncology poem, “Etch a Sketch” by Dr. Wendy Tong, an Internal Medicine Resident at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. The poem is followed by an interview with Tong and host Dr. Lidia Schapira. Tong shares her thought process behind her fictional poem, where a mother and daughter receive bad news of a leukemia diagnoses. TRANSCRIPT Narrator: Etch a Sketch, by Wendy Tong, MD  You are only seventeen when you first learn its meaning.Just moments before, you sit in a white-walled roomwith your mother by your side. You have been losing weight.You have been feeling dizzy; you have been bedbound with colds.You have been waking up with the taste of blood,finding dried crimson on your pillowand tiny red freckles smattering your skin.  In the middle of the waiting your mind drifts backto when you were younger, when the thing you liked bestto play with was an etch a sketch. You would maneuver the knobsto draw lineographic pictures with an invisible stylus—a whole world of possibility pixelated into a gray two-dimensional screen.If you made a mistake, no matter. The image would blurwith a few simple shakes; if no one saw it, did it ever really exist?  When the doctor returns, you try to brace yourself but findyour defenses dissolving as he delivers the message. This is the moment you learn the meaning of tragedy. It is a fortune-telling, it is a sentence.Your mother's face pales. You simply stare at the hands in your lap—hands that have just learned to love. Hands that have fumbled to make art; hands that could not help but hold onto hope. A whole world of possibility suddenly goes dark. If only this screen could be shaken, this gritty image erased. As you watch your mother's tears fall, you retreat to a safer placeinward, where you are free to sketch the image of the two of youat the kitchen table just that morning, before things changed.  In a single movement you pencil in the harsh slantof your own angled cheekbone. In another, you etch worry linesinto your mother's forehead for age to deepen.This is not the future that she dreamed for you. But there are things you cannot capture with two-dimensional strokes.What of the way the sun had hit the glass saltshaker, or the slowing of light. The way refraction had scattered rainbow flecks across your mother's cheeks like celestial confetti, the grace of an unseen angel.The way the coffee was still warm against your lips. These are the things, you realize now, that will sustain you. You reach for her hand and she grasps back, tightly. Dr. Lidia Schapira: Hello, and welcome to JCO's Cancer stories: The Art of Oncology, which features essays and personal reflections from authors exploring their experience in the field of oncology. I'm your host, Dr. Lidia Schapira, Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. Today we're joined by Dr. Wendy Tong, an Internal Medicine Resident at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. In this episode, we will be discussing her Art of Oncology poem "Etch-A-Sketch."  At the time of this recording, our guest has no disclosures.  Wendy, welcome to our podcast, and thank you for joining us. Dr. Wendy Tong: Thanks so much for having me today. Dr. Lidia Schapira: So let's start by talking a little bit about your writing, you are going through your medical training, tell us what writing does for you. Dr. Wendy Tong: I first started getting into writing poetry, or writing in general, about halfway through medical school. I was always inspired to write after a specific patient encounter, sort of as a way to capture something human that I had noticed about them - a specific detail, mannerism, or attitude - something that I wanted to appreciate and remember. When I started, poetry was a good way to capture those little glimpses separate from writing more narrative essays where  you are able to get in more of the medical details, history, and the whole complex course. So, I've found solace in being able to reflect on experiences through both mediums. But I do find that it's a good way for me to process how patient encounters went or what a specific patient meant to me, and it's a way for me to remember them as well. Dr. Lidia Schapira: Let's talk a little bit more about poetry and how it allows you to get these glimpses or perhaps capture an emotion or a scene. Tell us a little bit more about that choice to tell a story, in this particular case, a moving scene, through poetry. Dr. Wendy Tong: I can still remember the very first poem I attempted to write. It was in medical school, I was actually rotating on a palliative care elective. And this very sick cancer patient, she was a very thin and cachectic, but the first thing I noticed when we walked into her room was she had these amazing nails - glittery, long, and gold and they're beautiful. So that's something I noticed and I commented on, and she said it's what makes her feel human still and what still keeps her going, even though she was so sick. That detail stuck out in my mind, and after I left the room, I ended up typing up a little blurb about this detail I noticed on my phone. And that ended up becoming my first official poem I'd written about a patient, first poem in general, actually. When I'm able to be in the moment or in the present and notice and observe things, I think that's where the inspiration strikes so to speak. It's something human, it's some kind of connection that I like to reflect on and remember. So, I think that's what makes poetry so powerful and helpful in those ways. Sometimes I don't have a full story to tell, or I just want to capture one moment and how it made me feel. So I think poetry is really powerful in that way. Dr. Lidia Schapira: You're making a very good case for narrative and medicine and that is all about observation and, sort of as you say, capturing it in whatever art form you use. So my question now is a little bit about that creative energy that seems to be flowing from you, that maybe starts in a moment of connection or in a moment when something just captures your imagination, and then you express it. Tell us a little bit about how you've incorporated that into your life as a physician, maybe starting as a medical student. I'm going to the "Why do this?" What does it do for you? Dr. Wendy Tong: That's a great question. I'm an only child and grew up loving reading and being very into books. As a child, sometimes my parents would come in and be like, "Why is your light still on?" So I would block out the light from under my room because I'd be up all night reading. When I was young, I wanted to be a writer. At that time, it was just novels or whatnot, but I never really pursued it. So I would take a creative writing class here and there in college, but never found the subject material that made things click for me so to speak. And I remember in my gap year before applying to medical school, learning about the field of narrative medicine, which is still ever growing, and reading Atul Gawande's books, obviously, non fiction, but it opened up a whole new world for me, combining these two passions - writing and medicine. So I don't think the inspiration struck until having actual patient encounters. The first half of medical school was a lot of textbook learning and classroom. And it's not exactly inspiring.  It wasn't until my actual medicine rotation that having the human component and specific encounters were very inspiring so to speak. I think it's one patient for me who made me decide to go into internal medicine, and also later I realized is inspiring me to want to become a palliative care physician actually. And the first patient I started writing about is also the same patient who, in my third year of medical school and on a general medicine rotation, the first patient I'd grown very close to and who passed while I was helping take care of him. We are able, as medical students, to spend a lot more time with patients.  So I remember in the early mornings when it was still dark out, I'll go into his room while I was pre-rounding and chat with him. He would tell me about how tired he was. He was quite sick. He had neo pulmonary hypertension and high output heart failure, and all these things, he had a chest tube in. And each morning, he would get worse and worse. He would tell me how bothersome the beeping was and how much he hated needle sticks. It was like a harbinger of what was to come because it seemed like he knew what was going to happen. One morning, he asked me about physician-assisted suicide he asked things like, “Why me?” It was a very emotional time, and I still think about it today. That day, our team had gotten palliative involved. He had wanted his code status changed to DNR, and within 24 hours, he had passed away.  I remember when I found out, I burst into tears in the resident room, and I just kept thinking about this patient. And looking back, I think it was in those moments of connecting with him and his wife and family that– I'm not a religious person, but it almost feels like a spiritual or sacred feeling in the room sometimes when you're talking about life or death. Sometimes you just get this feeling, and I think that's the feeling that both makes me want to write and pursue palliative care. Dr. Lidia Schapira: I think that's a very beautiful, sincere, and very authentic pitch for why it's really important to allow that space - the space of absorbing what just happened, sort of celebrate the connection, in your case, maybe even memorialize a patient. I wonder if you find that the medical culture and your attendings are supportive of this, or it's something you sort of push to the side and keep private. Dr. Wendy Tong: Going back to that day when I burst into tears at that moment, some residents in the room, or my residents were very supportive of me and told me to take care of myself and go home for the rest of the afternoon. Another resident, I think I overheard saying, like, “I just wonder what had happened.” Totally normal reactions. The next morning, what I really appreciated was my senior resident and our attending had let us have a moment of silence before we started rounds. So we all stayed in the room. We reflected a little bit about what the patient meant to us and how his clinical course had gone. We were able to share a moment of silence, which I found really impactful, and I was really appreciative of. That's something I've also noticed on my medicine rotations here or when we are in the ICU and having a lot of stuff happen, my team, and now I am a senior resident, but as an intern, my senior residents would be quite supportive. I just think those moments of silence are so simple to do and very quick to do, but they're really impactful and show that people are aware of how hard this job can be sometimes and that patients who we lose do deserve that moment of respect. Whenever that happens, I'm very grateful for it. It's something I hope I will do myself as a senior resident and in the future, to encourage everyone that it's okay to experience those emotions, and it's okay to pause and reflect. We don't always have to keep moving forward without pausing. Dr. Lidia Schapira: Wendy, I'm very impressed hearing you talk about how you process the emotional intensity of some of these connections. I wonder if you've shared your poetry or your writing with patients. Dr. Wendy Tong: That's not something I've done before yet. Many of the poems I have written are about very sick patients. Oftentimes, it's patients I happen to meet while I am rotating on a palliative care elective. I think it says something. One, it's just being able to have the time and the space to notice and sit with people and have those moments of connection. And then to write them down and process it. Dr. Lidia Schapira: What I'm hearing you say is that you're drawn to palliative medicine. I wonder if that's because in that specialty, we value being with patients and accompanying them. How does that sound to you? Dr. Wendy Tong: That sounds totally right to me. I think so much of what brings a lot of us into medicine is we say we want to help people. We enjoy speaking with patients and making those connections. I will say, I have noticed that when I'm very busy, very burnt out, and tired, I don't have that spark in me or the motivation or inspiration per se  to want to write or to create. So I think it says something that to be at our best and to be emotionally well and able to create, it's best if we are in a good mental space. But for me, when I think back about what drew me to medicine, it's those moments. And I do think palliative care as a specialty is one that intentionally fosters those moments and gives us a little bit more time to do so. Dr. Lidia Schapira: Wendy, can you help our readers and our listeners understand your poem a little bit more? For some people, reading poetry is like perhaps reading a foreign language. They're not as familiar. Tell us a little bit about this. Bring us to the bedside and what happened there. Dr. Wendy Tong: Usually, the poems I write would be about specific patients that I've had and specific details about them. This is actually the first fictional poem that I've written in the sense that it's about breaking bad news, and it's written from an imagined perspective of a young leukemia patient hearing their diagnosis for the first time. As clinicians, we do have to break bad news to patients, not infrequently, though it's never easy. And, of course, it's a skill that I hope to work on for quite a while. At some point, I do think we become immune to the emotional heaviness of it, and we might forget or not fully realize what it means or what it truly feels like as the patient hearing bad news for the first time. Especially for younger patients, it's likely their first time hearing something that's often life-changing. So this poem is sort of a reminder, I think, for us as clinicians to try to stay mindful, empathetic, and considerate when delivering bad news, no matter how many patients we've seen that day or how tired or burnt out we are or whatnot. In this poem's case, we don't know exactly what the doctor said, but maybe they could have delivered it differently. And you can say there's a balance between beating around the bush and delivering the message, but there are also nuances in how you deliver it. Dr. Lidia Schapira: And in this poem, Wendy, you also bring out the delicate balance between the mother and the patient at a very tender age. So tell us a little bit about that. It's more nuanced than just about breaking bad news. It's how the news lands on the mother and the child and how they're responding to each other. Where did that idea come from? Dr. Wendy Tong: People are still living at home as teenagers, and sometimes parents are still taking them to doctor's appointments. And I think it's important, in general, for patients to have loved ones nearby as support when they're at important visits or hearing bad news. And in this case, I guess it's like a dual response. The patient is hearing the news, the mother, they're also watching their loved one hear the news, but they are also a little distant from it because I think the news is quite shocking. And so they kind of have to retreat a little bit inside. That's kind of what the last two stanzas are about. The lead-up is the patient kind of knows something is going on, but doesn't really know what it is. But actually hearing the words, the diagnosis, having that as a shock, and having those words change their imagination of how their future was supposed to go. So the last two stanzas are sort of a reflection, the patient going to their safe place and thinking about the things that hold them together, whether that is their relationship with their parents or their loved ones, and who are their supports. Small things about what I think makes life important to them or what makes life a good life to live. Dr. Lidia Schapira: Finding meaning, also, in the experience, in sort of crystallizing for themselves what their idea is of their own future, which has just been shattered probably by the news that was delivered. Does that sort of get it?  Dr. Wendy Tong: I think so. I think so. The poem doesn't go into prognosis or what life will look like. And oftentimes we know now, depending on your type of leukemia, your cancer, your course can look drastically different based on what treatments are out there. But this poem was just trying to get at that initial delivery of the news and how this patient processes it and reaching for the support she has to get her through it. Dr. Lidia Schapira: So before we wrap up, I have two questions, and the first is very simple and may not have an answer yet. Does writing poetry make you a better doctor? Dr. Wendy Tong: I would like to think so. I want to be in a space where I am thriving ideally. I know residency, with its ups and downs, may not always be that place, but I hope to have a career where I feel fulfilled. And part of that also means, of course, doing what I love to do. But that also involves being inspired to write and to create. There is something there for me that I know I'm in a good headspace when I want to create.  And the other piece of it, I do think writing poetry and writing, in general, just helps me pause and take things slower. And that act of thinking about what happened, writing, and editing makes me more appreciative. And it does help me remember patients more, I believe. It's like the act of metabolism itself is helpful, I do think. And I hope it would make me a better physician and more observant and more empathetic. That's my hope. Dr. Lidia Schapira: And tell me, Wendy, we can write to reflect, to process, but then the decision to publish and share with people you don't know is a whole different step. What made you decide that you wanted to share this with the world? Dr. Wendy Tong: When I was younger and trying to write things, whether it was short stories or fictional creative work, I was always too scared to show anyone. Writing feels quite vulnerable, and it's like the inner workings of my mind. Usually, I'm a private person and like to protect that. But for me, when I read good poetry, it's the simple language but it's something about the choice of words and their specific arrangement that makes me feel something. And when I feel a certain way after patient encounters, it makes me want to try to capture and metabolize and also share that feeling with people I don't even know per se. But I think for me, poetry is about conveying not just a message, but a feeling across- that feeling is one of the reasons I wanted to go into medicine, and I think it's going to be one of the feelings that will keep me going. Dr. Lidia Schapira: And we sure hope it does keep you going. Thank you on behalf of our readers for sharing your work with us. It takes the reader to an emotional space, and I think that it's a gift that poets have for their readers because it allows the reader to project onto their own emotional space the feelings that they're having in response to your work. So thank you for that, and keep writing.  Until next time, thank you for listening to JCO's Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology. Don't forget to give us a rating or review, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can find all of the ASCO shows at asco.org/podcast. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions.   Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement.   Show Notes: Like, share and subscribe so you never miss an episode and leave a rating or review.  Guest Bio:  Dr. Wendy Tong is an Internal Medicine Resident at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.      

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Shonto Begay joined me today for a special podcast right before Christmas. I've had Shonto on before. In fact, he was my guest on the second podcast I had ever done. I've known Shonto for over 20 years and have been collecting his art as well as selling it. You know, he just is unique. He's unique in so many forms and fashions. It's almost hard to describe.Shonto shared some of the things that are, you know, very deep and moving to him and how he creates. He speaks on the trauma that he had to go through in his life as an artist and as a kid growing up on the reservation and being forced into boarding school when he was nine years old.I asked Shonto before we even started the podcast because I think it's an important part of his paintings and who he is today if we could talk about these traumatic experiences. I don't want to trigger him or make him feel bad in any way. He obliged and that's the heart of today's podcast. Shonto provides a very unique perspective of somebody who's lived through this system, a system that was devastating for Native American culture.We also have an upbeat talk about creativity, spirituality, and painting. Shonto talks about where this insight comes from. It was very enlightening. I learned things that I didn't know, which is always fun for me when it's a podcast where I know the guest quite well. That's what I love about doing these podcasts and being able to share these stories with the rest of the world. This is one of those that I would recommend watching on YouTube.  The reason is that he shares his Etch-A-Sketch abilities, which is something he picked up during his time in the Indian school system.He's the most talented person in the world when it comes to doing these Etch-a-Sketch drawings. They're amazing. We recorded it during the podcast because it was so compelling. When you hit the few areas of dead sound there, it's just because, quite frankly, I'm enthralled by what he's doing.I'm very thrilled that I get the opportunity to deal with artists and learn about the many different forms of the creative process. Shonto Begay is one of these individuals who adds to the dialog in a different form and fashion than almost anybody can.So I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I did, and I did. Trust me.

On a special Christmas episode of Laugh-In Theater, Andy Atherton is joined by Shawn Kidd, Logan Crosland & James Gruenberg to do a live watch of the 2003 comedy, Elf. The guys discuss Rankin-Bass vibes; elf jobs; Ralphie's cameo; actors who portrayed Santa; straight to streaming Christmas movies; James Caan's filmography; New York City at Christmastime; perfume ladies; “Baby, It's Cold Outside”; Artie nose; weird food combinations; Etch-A-Sketch skill levels; battling heating appliances; Pop Tart flavors; snowball fights; The Central Park Rangers; rental rates for NYC apartments & Santa's high-octane sleigh. So remember: the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

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On this day in 1960, the Ohio Art Company released a new mechanical drawing toy called the Etch A Sketch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Wonder World Podcast, join hosts Olivia and Pam as they take you through a delightful journey of whimsical holidays, historical milestones, and birthday anniversaries of notable personalities. From celebrating 'National Don't Step on a Bee Day' to discovering the origins of the Etch-A-Sketch, this episode is a rich blend of intriguing trivia. Delve into a fascinating biography of Babe Ruth, celebrate Nikola Tesla's birth anniversary, and learn mind-boggling facts about toys and sharks. Also, enjoy a riveting recitation of 'Casey at the Bat', participate in fun cartoon trivia, and end your journey with some light-hearted jokes and the Word of the Week. Tune in to discover, learn, and, most importantly, have fun!Resource Links:Show Notes:60 Recipes for Homemade State Fair FoodToy Story: A Short History of Awesome Play ThingsHow Stuff Works: Inside an Etch-A-SketchJeff Gagliardi: Etch-A-Sketch GalleryPrincess Etch: Etch-A-Sketch GalleryRidiculously Easy Shark Week Activities for KidsThe Team:Host: Pam BarnhillHost: Olivia BarnhillResearch and Writing: Betsy CypressProduction: Pam BarnhillOperations: Meg Angelino

To get a button on the microwave for popcorn, it first had to touch the hands of Winston Churchill, Cracker Jacks, the 1893 World's Fair, Major League Baseball, a #1 hit song, Superman, Betty Boop, Raytheon, McCann Erickson, and popcorn balls at the North Pole. Sit back and hear a tale you've not heard before. 

The Flamekeepers. Gloria's in The Drug Matrix and she needs Morpheus (Juliette) to break her free. Sims and the boys are circling and something weird is going on with with Judge Meadows and her Etch A Sketch. In a BGaS first, Red is intimately familiar with the source material (Hugh Howey's Wool), and it's Ivan that's along for the ride for Apple TV+'s Silo. Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on twitter → @boarsgoreswords Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

Tim Gallenbeck is an extraordinary individual hailing from the vibrant city of Madison, Wisconsin, and currently living in Marion, IA with his wife Sarah and four incredible daughters.Renowned as Iowa's Only professional Etch-a-Sketch artist, Tim captivates audiences with his exceptional talent and boundless creativity. His masterful Etch-a-Sketch creations are a testament to his artistic prowess, earning him well-deserved recognition in the industry.But Tim's remarkable abilities don't end there. He seamlessly dons multiple hats as a life and mindfulness coach; Be The Light Life Coaching @bethelightlc, imparting invaluable wisdom and guidance to those seeking personal growth and fulfillment. His genuine passion for helping others shine and embark on transformative journeys.Adding to his extraordinary repertoire, Tim has also secured accolades as an award-winning beard competitor, demonstrating his flair for individuality and self-expression. Additionally, he has fearlessly tackled the exhilarating challenges of NBC's American Ninja Warrior on two separate occasions S14/16, showcasing his indomitable spirit and physical prowess.Tim's zest for life extends to his deep appreciation for human connection, the wonders of nature, and the transformative power of play. He firmly believes that play is not exclusive to childhood, advocating for its importance in enhancing the lives of individuals of all ages.Recently, Tim embarked on a new entrepreneurial venture, founding his own window cleaning company named Let the Light in Window Cleaning. Tim's favorite quote, "Living itself is a risky business, If we spent half as much time learning how to take risks as we spend avoiding them, we wouldn't have nearly so much to fear in life!" reflects his fearless approach to living life to the fullest.You can find Tim Gallenbeck on all SM platforms; @thebearded_boarder &/or @bearded_border Merch - https://bearded-border.creator-spring.com/Be The Light Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/09BAI5PI9BHVjHXhiUQmth?si=e-JjfpiLSm-YJvJSMvJmPAFor Every Other Thing - https://bio.site/TimG?fbclid=PAAaYuoljpuUWawn381vIDD1YdkJyJeKmSo96uOR-4fRDhiat6tG97ItxMTvI_aem_thSupport the showFollow us on;IG: https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkshitwithpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkwhitwIthpTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TalkshitwithpSUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER &/OR Rock our merchandise out; www.talkshitwithp.shop & you can follow our merchandise page on IG https://www.instagram.com/Talkshitwithp.shop/Support The Show (whatever you can)Cashapp: https://cash.app/$TSWP20Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TswpBuymecoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/talkshitwithpAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2M9Q4HNKRO2WA?ref_=wl_shareWebsite under construction but keep an eye out; https://www.talkshitwithp.com/Learn my story;https://canvasrebel.com/meet-paula-sima-mulamula/https://herforward.com/a-mental-health-advocate-suggests-talking-shit/& FINALLY if you want to be a guest on the podcast... hit us up;https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVVE0FrJOD4xgDCzE5C_jIlgO7dVlpJBjVw5iyqnmEt5QVIQ/viewform OR IF YOU want to be featured... leave us a voicenote;https://www.speakpipe.com/talkshitwithp

Kate & Wyn explore the simplicity of how our thinking creates our experience.  And how in each moment, life offers a clean slate to create anything, including our habitual thinking, as well as fresh thinking.   If you have any questions or comments for Wyn or Kate, please email us! Also, if you have a topic or question that you would like us to chat about, please reach out!  We'd love to hear it! wyn@wynning.co.uk kate@katerobertscoaching.com

On episode 253 of You, Me, Empathy, Lauren Denitzio (they/them) and I gab about shaking the Etch A Sketch of our lives, how Lauren sparks creativity and hope (and snark) in a world that sometimes feels like a hellscape, toxic positivity and the privilege of being disengaged from the stuff that might make us uncomfortable (e.g. politics, racism, our own privilege, bias, and emotions), and why Warm Blanket, the latest album from Lauren's band, Worriers, is different from all the other records they've released. Read the full show notes at FeelyHuman.co. Join the Feely Human membership community at FeelyHuman.co/membership. Disclaimer: You, Me, Empathy is not a substitute for therapy, medical advice or diagnosis. Please seek help with a professional if you need it. You are worthy of the care and nourishment of that journey.

Message Date: April 30th, 2023 Location: Sandy Campus Shadows In The Light “It Is Not An Etch-A-Sketch” Pastor Jason Parrish

This week, Justin chats with Danny Mcloughlin, Barca Jim, Alex Stringer, Barney and Sam. We meet the front row-ers in Bracknell, Ivybridge and Chorley, and #Janet assists with emptying a heavier than usual Post Bag.   Get in touch or #AskJanet here: WhatsApp – 07495 717 860 Twitter – @3045podcast Email – podcast@justinmoorhouse.com   EPISODE LINKS:   The Cheeky Vegan, Exeter: https://www.thecheekyveganexeter.com/   I'm Not A Monster Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08yblkf/episodes/downloads   THIS WEEK'S GUESTS:   Danny Mcloughlin: https://twitter.com/dannymccomedy     Barca Jim: https://twitter.com/Barcajim3   Alex Stringer: https://twitter.com/thealexstringer   THIS WEEK'S GIGS:   See Justin tonight here: https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/event/stand-up-with-freddy-quinne/   See Justin on Friday here: https://consettcomedy.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR1XdEVI0mLv-x6bZusPMDU2RMu25gP4jYs86r8EzVBmIa8tyQYk9lObdho   See Justin on Saturday here: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/event/justin-moorhouse-stretch-think/the-stand-comedy-club/2349913   See Justin on Sunday here: https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/event/justin-moorhouse-stretch-think/the-forum/2350022     Stretch and Think 22-23 Tour:   https://justinmoorhouse.seetickets.com/tour/justin-moorhouse   Music by Liam Frost. Produced by Rachel Fitzgerald and Justin Moorhouse.

Biology professor and hardwood floor manufacturer are careers worlds apart. So, when Britta Teller transitioned from the former to the latter in 2018 with the founding of Steller Floors, she knew it wouldn't be easy, but as you'll hear today, she has absolutely no regrets! During this episode, Britta shares what inspired her to found Steller Floors with her husband, how the foundational values of the company correlate with her passion for the natural world, and the factors that make Steller Floors unique in the industry (not least of which is the fact that they don't require nails or glue and you can install them yourself!). To learn more about the origin story of the US's best locally made, innovative, high quality, beautiful floors, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: An overview of Britta's journey from biology professor to hardwood floor manufacturer.The inspiration behind the founding of Steller Floors.Values that are foundational to Steller Floors.Why Steller Floors are more sustainable than other flooring options. What you can expect to pay to install Steller Floors. Stories that highlight the ease with which Steller Floors can be installed.Britta explains how Steller Floors respond to temperature changes.Hopes that Britta has for the future of American manufacturing.Factors that make Steller Floors unique.Britta's experience of working with her husband. Where the name Steller Floors comes from.  Tweetables: “I thought to myself, ‘Somebody should make high-quality floors and they should be innovative and exciting and beautiful and local,' and then I thought, ‘Who can I get to do that?' and the answer was pretty much only me.” — Britta Teller [0:08:42] “We are totally shaking the Etch A Sketch on flooring.” — Britta Teller [0:15:45] “Most of our clients are DIYers. We've had a grammy-nominated violist install her floor. We've had accountants who call us and say, ‘My son installed the room himself and he's a teenager.'” — Britta Teller [0:21:03] “I'm so hopeful that as the circular economy moves forward, there's more investment in craftsmanship and sustainable wood products.” — Britta Teller [0:22:30] “We need more chairs made in America. We need more tables, we need more trim and doors made in America. We have the resource all around us, it just needs to be managed sustainably.” — Britta Teller [0:22:50] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Steller Floors Steller Floors on YouTube Steller Floors on Instagram Steller Floors on TikTok Britta Teller on LinkedIn Small Business Origins Beefy Marketing John Kelley on Instagram  John Kelley on TikTok John Kelley Email Address

Q: On a scale of 1 to 1000, how good are you on an Etch A Sketch? For more Wolfout shows, go to: https://www.youtube.com/wolfouttv