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Overview JP (Jo-Anne) MCLEAN writes urban fantasy and supernatural thrillers which have received accolades from the Global Awards, the Chanticleer Book Awards, Wishing Shelf Book Awards, the Whistler Independent Book Awards, and the Victoria Writers Society. Reviewers call her books addictive, smart, and fun. Her work includes endorsements from award-winning and best-selling authors, E.E. Holmes, Jennifer Manuel, Elinor Florence, Jennifer Anne Gordon, and Eileen Cook. JP is a graduate of the University of British Columbia's Sauder School of Business. She is a certified scuba diver, an avid gardener, and a voracious reader. Raised in Toronto, Ontario, JP lived in various parts of North America before settling on Denman Island on Canada's west coast, where she now lives with her husband. When she's not writing, you'll find her cooking dishes that look nothing like the recipe photos or arguing with weeds in the garden. Her Book https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Mark-JP-McLean-ebook/dp/B09649L5DW?crid=1B5VB9QJF9ZTP&keywords=jp+mclean+bloodmark&qid=1659186509&s=digital-text&sprefix=jp+mclean+bloodmark%2Cdigital-text%2C147&sr=1-1-fkmr0&linkCode=li2&tag=discoveredwordsmiths-20&linkId=23ad205f4f3f4ab0272281e74cbb6d5c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_il Website https://jpmcleanauthor.com/ Favorites https://www.amazon.com/Am-Pilgrim-Thriller-Terry-Hayes-ebook/dp/B00DPM90C4?crid=2GRPCU9RSNQHA&keywords=terry+hayes&qid=1659186850&s=digital-text&sprefix=terry+hayes%2Cdigital-text%2C102&sr=1-3&linkCode=li2&tag=discoveredwordsmiths-20&linkId=42a8758115b92d595587acce4728e18f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_il" target="_blank">
Subrat and Chuck sit down and discuss what they're working on and where they're heading going forward. They've both changed work situations and are doing new things. They also talk about the stuff going on outside of work. Panel Charles Max Wood Subrat Mishra Sponsors Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/) Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial (https://raygun.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=adventuresangular&utm_campaign=devchat&utm_content=homepage) Coaching | Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/coaching) Picks Charles- Upper Deck Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game (a href="https://www.amazon.com/Upper-Deck-Legendary-Marvel-Building/dp/B00A4KHEK0/ref=as_li_ss_il?crid=3OMGULINHOLC6&keywords=marvel+legendary+board+game&qid=1639643624&sprefix=marvel+legendary+board,audible,-1&sr=8-1&linkCode=li2&tag=devchattv-20&linkId=de2182c9c863e3c6bd1b22730a1d3d86&language=en_US" target="_blank">
Subrat and Chuck sit down and discuss what they're working on and where they're heading going forward. They've both changed work situations and are doing new things. They also talk about the stuff going on outside of work. Panel Charles Max Wood Subrat Mishra Sponsors Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/) Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial (https://raygun.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=adventuresangular&utm_campaign=devchat&utm_content=homepage) Coaching | Top End Devs (https://topenddevs.com/coaching) Picks Charles- Upper Deck Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game (a href="https://www.amazon.com/Upper-Deck-Legendary-Marvel-Building/dp/B00A4KHEK0/ref=as_li_ss_il?crid=3OMGULINHOLC6&keywords=marvel+legendary+board+game&qid=1639643624&sprefix=marvel+legendary+board,audible,-1&sr=8-1&linkCode=li2&tag=devchattv-20&linkId=de2182c9c863e3c6bd1b22730a1d3d86&language=en_US" target="_blank">
Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) joined the Aptera Live team to discuss the release of his new book: Fixing Your Scrum – Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems. In this episode you’ll discover: How to Ryan and Todd wrote Fixing Your ScrumThe power of a Sprint GoalTip and advice for avoiding the most common Scrum problems Links from the show: Get a free sample chapter from the book here – https://ryanripley.com/fixing-your-scrum/ Take a Scrum.org Class with PST Ryan Ripley – https://www.scrum.org/ryan-ripleyRead Ryan’s New Book – https://pragprog.com/book/rrscrum/fixing-your-scrum How to Support the Show: Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ways to contribute that were discussed during this episode: Share the show with friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers. Sharing helps get the word out about Agile for HumansRate us on iTunes and leave an honest reviewJoin the mailing list – Check out the form on the right side of the pageTake the survey – totally anonymous and helps us get a better idea of who is listening and what they are interested inLeadership Gift ProgramMake a donation via Patreon Buy Ryan’s New Book: Broken Scrum practices limit your organization’s ability to take full advantage of the agility Scrum should bring: The development team isn’t cross-functional or self-organizing, the product owner doesn’t get value for their investment, and stakeholders and customers are left wondering when something—anything—will get delivered. Learn how experienced Scrum masters balance the demands of these three levels of servant leadership, while removing organizational impediments and helping Scrum teams deliver real-world value. Discover how to visualize your work, resolve impediments, and empower your teams to self-organize and deliver using advanced coaching and facilitation techniques that honor and support the Scrum values and agile principles. Click here to purchase on The Pragmatic Bookshelf. Want to hear another podcast about the life of an agile coach? — Listen to my conversation with Zach Bonaker, Diane Zajac-Woodie, and Amitai Schlair on episode 39. We discuss growing an agile practice and how coaches help create the environments where agile ideas can flourish. The post AFH 111: Fixing Your Scrum on Aptera Live appeared first on Ryan Ripley.
Kim Brainard (@agilebrain1) joined Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) to discuss her jouney to become a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with Scrum Alliance. Kim Brainard Leading an Agile Workshop In this episode you’ll discover: How to become a CST with Scrum AllianceWhat to expect when you decide to become a Scrum TrainerTip and advice for when the journey becomes difficult Links from the show: Certified Scrum Trainer – Scrum Alliance – https://www.scrumalliance.org/ Kim and Ryan’s Upcoming Facilitation Course: https://agilebraingroup.com/event/icagile-agile-team-facilitation/ Kim and Ryan’s Upcoming Coaching Course: https://agilebraingroup.com/event/advance-your-coaching/ Kim’s Website: https://agilebraingroup.com Take a Scrum.org Class with PST Ryan Ripley – https://www.scrum.org/ryan-ripleyRead Ryan’s New Book now in BETA – https://pragprog.com/book/rrscrum/fixing-your-scrum How to Support the Show: Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ways to contribute that were discussed during this episode: Share the show with friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers. Sharing helps get the word out about Agile for HumansRate us on iTunes and leave an honest reviewJoin the mailing list – Check out the form on the right side of the pageTake the survey – totally anonymous and helps us get a better idea of who is listening and what they are interested inLeadership Gift ProgramMake a donation via Patreon Buy Ryan’s New Book: Broken Scrum practices limit your organization’s ability to take full advantage of the agility Scrum should bring: The development team isn’t cross-functional or self-organizing, the product owner doesn’t get value for their investment, and stakeholders and customers are left wondering when something—anything—will get delivered. Learn how experienced Scrum masters balance the demands of these three levels of servant leadership, while removing organizational impediments and helping Scrum teams deliver real-world value. Discover how to visualize your work, resolve impediments, and empower your teams to self-organize and deliver using advanced coaching and facilitation techniques that honor and support the Scrum values and agile principles. Click here to purchase on The Pragmatic Bookshelf. Want to hear another podcast about the life of an agile coach? — Listen to my conversation with Zach Bonaker, Diane Zajac-Woodie, and Amitai Schlair on episode 39. We discuss growing an agile practice and how coaches help create the environments where agile ideas can flourish. The post AFH 110: How to Become a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) with Kim Brainard appeared first on Ryan Ripley.
Jenny reached out to the host of her favorite foodie podcast to see if she would be interested in collaborating on a recommendations episode - just in time for the holidays! We cover a range of types of books - cookbooks, essays, memoir - and have a few titles from the backlist to recommend as well. The second season of the Skillet podcast goes live the same day this episode, so I hope you'll give both a listen!Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 171: Foodie Recommendations with Jen Nathan OrrisSubscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Listen via StitcherListen through Spotify Books discussed: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver The Nordic Baking Book by Magnus Nilsson Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African-American Cooking by Toni Tipton-MartinNotes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over by Alison RomanWomen on Food ed. by Charlotte DruckmanSmall Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home Cooking Triumphs by Julia TurshenThe Modern Cook's Year by Anna JonesMixtape Potluck Cookbook by Questlove South: Essential Recipes and New Explorations by Sean Brock The Jewish Cookbook by Leah KoenigThe Best American Food Writing 2019 edited by Samin NosratOther mentions:ASAP's Farm Tour (Western North Carolina)Chef's Table - Magnus Nilsson (tv show)Nilsson - Thick Oven-Baked Pancake with Apple on JennyBakesThe Cooking Gene by Michael TwittyTop Chef Season 13Kith and Kin Where I Come From by Aaron SanchezAlison Roman on InstagramFeed the Resistance by Julia TurshenDorie GreenspanBaking with Julia by Dorie Greenspan and Julia ChildBaking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan Keep Calm and Cook On podcastJones - Whole-wheat spelt, date, and molasses scones on JennyBakesJones - Cauliflower rice with fried eggs and green chutney on JennyBakes Chef's Table episode with Sean BrockHeritage by Sean BrockBrock - Peanut Butter Chess Pie on JennyBakesBest American Food Writing 2018 edited by Ruth ReichlThe Bitter Southerner Related Episodes (and Posts):Episode 064 - Reading Down the Rabbit Hole with guest Tracy Landrith Episode 143 - Reading the Pain with KalaRecommended Reads in Biography and Memoir: Foodie (July 2017)Stalk us online:Jenny at GoodreadsJenny on TwitterJenny is @readingenvy on Instagram and LitsySkilletpodcast.comJen is @skilletpodcast on InstagramJen is @skilletpod on TwitterSome of these links are Amazon affiliate links, where I do get a minor kickback when people click on them. Since I never beg for donations, I don't feel too bad about it.
Melissa Boggs (@HmngbirdAgility) joined Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) to discuss her new role as co-CEO at Scrum Alliance, the power of cross-functional teams, and how to use HR practices in an agile world. Melissa Boggs – Chief Scrum Master at Scrum Alliance In this episode you’ll discover: What’s happening over at Scrum AllianceHow to make transformations to agile organizations more likely to succeedWhen agile values can help influence hiring decisions Links from the show: Scrum Alliance – https://www.scrumalliance.org/ Melissa Boggs – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-boggs/Joy Inc. by Richard Sheridan – https://amzn.to/30AOcrQScrum Alliance Unscripted – https://www.scrumalliance.org/unscripted Take a Scrum.org Class with PST Ryan Ripley – https://www.scrum.org/ryan-ripleyRead Ryan’s New Book now in BETA – https://pragprog.com/book/rrscrum/fixing-your-scrum How to Support the Show: Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ways to contribute that were discussed during this episode: Share the show with friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers. Sharing helps get the word out about Agile for HumansRate us on iTunes and leave an honest reviewJoin the mailing list – Check out the form on the right side of the pageTake the survey – totally anonymous and helps us get a better idea of who is listening and what they are interested inLeadership Gift ProgramMake a donation via Patreon Buy Ryan’s New Book: Broken Scrum practices limit your organization’s ability to take full advantage of the agility Scrum should bring: The development team isn’t cross-functional or self-organizing, the product owner doesn’t get value for their investment, and stakeholders and customers are left wondering when something—anything—will get delivered. Learn how experienced Scrum masters balance the demands of these three levels of servant leadership, while removing organizational impediments and helping Scrum teams deliver real-world value. Discover how to visualize your work, resolve impediments, and empower your teams to self-organize and deliver using advanced coaching and facilitation techniques that honor and support the Scrum values and agile principles. Click here to purchase on The Pragmatic Bookshelf. Want to hear another podcast about the life of an agile coach? — Listen to my conversation with Zach Bonaker, Diane Zajac-Woodie, and Amitai Schlair on episode 39. We discuss growing an agile practice and how coaches help create the environments where agile ideas can flourish. The post AFH 109: Agile Organizations with Melissa Boggs appeared first on Ryan Ripley.
Yuval Yeret (@yuvalyeret) joined Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) to discuss scrum and kanban sitting in a tree…along with the new Professional Scrum with Kanban course from Scrum.org [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]Yuval Yeret – Professional Scrum with Kanban[/featured-image] In this episode you’ll discover: How flow metrics can help your teams improveWhy Scrum and Kanban fit well togetherWhen to use lean and kanban practices on your Scrum Team Links from the show: Professional Scrum with Kanban with Yuval Yeret and Ryan Ripley – https://www.scrum.org/courses/professional-scrum-kanban-fishers-in-2019-08-12-27220 Agile Sparks – https://www.agilesparks.com/ Take a Scrum.org Class with PST Ryan Ripley – https://www.scrum.org/ryan-ripley How to Support the Show: Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ways to contribute that were discussed during this episode: Share the show with friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers. Sharing helps get the word out about Agile for HumansRate us on iTunes and leave an honest reviewJoin the mailing list – Check out the form on the right side of the pageTake the survey – totally anonymous and helps us get a better idea of who is listening and what they are interested inLeadership Gift ProgramMake a donation via Patreon [callout]This pocket guide is the one book to read for everyone who wants to learn about Scrum. The book covers all roles, rules and the main principles underpinning Scrum, and is based on the Scrum Guide Edition 2013. A broader context to this fundamental description of Scrum is given by describing the past and the future of Scrum. The author, Gunther Verheyen, has created a concise, yet complete and passionate reference about Scrum. The book demonstrates his core view that Scrum is about a journey, a journey of discovery and fun. He designed the book to be a helpful guide on that journey. Click here to purchase on Amazon.[/callout] [reminder]Which topic resonated with you? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below.[/reminder] Want to hear another podcast about the life of an agile coach? — Listen to my conversation with Zach Bonaker, Diane Zajac-Woodie, and Amitai Schlair on episode 39. We discuss growing an agile practice and how coaches help create the environments where agile ideas can flourish. The post AFH 108: Professional Scrum with Kanban – Yuval Yeret appeared first on Ryan Ripley.
Kent Beck (@kentbeck) joined Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) to discuss product development, Extreme Programming, certifications, and his new book on software design. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]Kent Beck[/featured-image] In this episode you’ll discover: Using the 3X’s to guide your product developmentMusings from Kent on Extreme ProgrammingWhat is limbo? How does it scale collaboration? Links from the show: Kent’s Website – https://www.kentbeck.com/Extreme Programming Explained by Kent Beck – https://amzn.to/2WKooHLThe Product Development Triathlon – https://www.facebook.com/notes/kent-beck/the-product-development-triathlon/1215075478525314/Take a Scrum.org Class with PST Ryan Ripley – https://www.scrum.org/ryan-ripley How to Support the Show: Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ways to contribute that were discussed during this episode: Share the show with friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers. Sharing helps get the word out about Agile for HumansRate us on iTunes and leave an honest reviewJoin the mailing list – Check out the form on the right side of the pageTake the survey – totally anonymous and helps us get a better idea of who is listening and what they are interested inLeadership Gift ProgramMake a donation via Patreon [callout]This pocket guide is the one book to read for everyone who wants to learn about Scrum. The book covers all roles, rules and the main principles underpinning Scrum, and is based on the Scrum Guide Edition 2013. A broader context to this fundamental description of Scrum is given by describing the past and the future of Scrum. The author, Gunther Verheyen, has created a concise, yet complete and passionate reference about Scrum. The book demonstrates his core view that Scrum is about a journey, a journey of discovery and fun. He designed the book to be a helpful guide on that journey. Click here to purchase on Amazon.[/callout] [reminder]Which topic resonated with you? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below.[/reminder] Want to hear another podcast about the life of an agile coach? — Listen to my conversation with Zach Bonaker, Diane Zajac-Woodie, and Amitai Schlair on episode 39. We discuss growing an agile practice and how coaches help create the environments where agile ideas can flourish. The post AFH 107: Explore, Expand, Extract with Kent Beck appeared first on Ryan Ripley.
Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) Gary Pedretti (@garypedretti) and User Experience expert Jeff Gothelf (@jboggie) joined Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) to discuss how UX/UI designers can effectively work with Scrum Teams. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]Jeff Gothelf – Author of Lean UX[/featured-image] In this episode you’ll discover: Why UX/UI design is a critical skill on a Scrum TeamHow leaders and managers can use metrics to improve the user experienceHow customer-centric thinking is the new competitive advantage Links from the show: Scrum.org – https://www.scrum.org/Professional Scrum with UX/UI Courses – click hereGary’s Website – http://sodotosolutions.com/Jeff’s Website – https://www.jeffgothelf.com/Take a Scrum.org Class with PST Ryan Ripley – https://www.scrum.org/ryan-ripley How to Support the Show: Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ways to contribute that were discussed during this episode: Share the show with friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers. Sharing helps get the word out about Agile for HumansRate us on iTunes and leave an honest reviewJoin the mailing list – Check out the form on the right side of the pageTake the survey – totally anonymous and helps us get a better idea of who is listening and what they are interested inLeadership Gift ProgramMake a donation via Patreon [callout]This pocket guide is the one book to read for everyone who wants to learn about Scrum. The book covers all roles, rules and the main principles underpinning Scrum, and is based on the Scrum Guide Edition 2013. A broader context to this fundamental description of Scrum is given by describing the past and the future of Scrum. The author, Gunther Verheyen, has created a concise, yet complete and passionate reference about Scrum. The book demonstrates his core view that Scrum is about a journey, a journey of discovery and fun. He designed the book to be a helpful guide on that journey. Click here to purchase on Amazon.[/callout] [reminder]Which topic resonated with you? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below.[/reminder] Want to hear another podcast about the life of an agile coach? — Listen to my conversation with Zach Bonaker, Diane Zajac-Woodie, and Amitai Schlair on episode 39. We discuss growing an agile practice and how coaches help create the environments where agile ideas can flourish. The post AFH 106: Exploring User Experience and Scrum appeared first on Ryan Ripley.
Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) Dave Dame (@DDame) joined Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) to discuss agile leadership, management, and how leaders impact the way teams interact and work. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) Dave Dame presenting at TEDx Toronto[/featured-image] In this episode you’ll discover: What is Agile LeadershipHow leaders and managers impact how teams workClearing calendars to bring sanity back to your day Links from the show: Scrum.org – https://www.scrum.org/Dave’s TEDx Toronto Talk – https://youtu.be/hAnlkzKN8EQDave’s Website – https://medium.com/@DDameDave’s LinkedIN page – https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddame/Take a Scrum.org Class with PST Ryan Ripley – https://www.scrum.org/ryan-ripley How to Support the Show: Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ways to contribute that were discussed during this episode: Share the show with friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers. Sharing helps get the word out about Agile for HumansRate us on iTunes and leave an honest reviewJoin the mailing list – Check out the form on the right side of the pageTake the survey – totally anonymous and helps us get a better idea of who is listening and what they are interested inLeadership Gift ProgramMake a donation via Patreon [callout]This pocket guide is the one book to read for everyone who wants to learn about Scrum. The book covers all roles, rules and the main principles underpinning Scrum, and is based on the Scrum Guide Edition 2013. A broader context to this fundamental description of Scrum is given by describing the past and the future of Scrum. The author, Gunther Verheyen, has created a concise, yet complete and passionate reference about Scrum. The book demonstrates his core view that Scrum is about a journey, a journey of discovery and fun. He designed the book to be a helpful guide on that journey. Click here to purchase on Amazon.[/callout] [reminder]Which topic resonated with you? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below.[/reminder] Want to hear another podcast about the life of an agile coach? — Listen to my conversation with Zach Bonaker, Diane Zajac-Woodie, and Amitai Schlair on episode 39. We discuss growing an agile practice and how coaches help create the environments where agile ideas can flourish. The post AFH 105: Agile Leadership and Management with Dave Dame appeared first on Ryan Ripley.
Wilbert Seele, Simon Bourk, Ralph Jocham, Sjoerd Kranendonk, and Guido Boskaljon joined Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) to discuss leadership, scrum training, and our impact on the world. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]An Amazing Morning in Ulm, Germany[/featured-image] In this episode you’ll discover: Why creative leadership is important in today’s worldHow to create space for people to thriveWhen servant leadership can work in your organization Links from the show: Scrum.org – https://www.scrum.org/Simon’s Company – https://bourksoftware.com/Wil’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/wjseele/Sjoerd’s Podcast – https://soundcloud.com/productownerpodcastRalph’s Company – https://effectiveagile.com/ How to Support the Show: Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ways to contribute that were discussed during this episode: Share the show with friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers. Sharing helps get the word out about Agile for HumansRate us on iTunes and leave an honest reviewJoin the mailing list – Check out the form on the right side of the pageTake the survey – totally anonymous and helps us get a better idea of who is listening and what they are interested inLeadership Gift ProgramMake a donation via Patreon [callout]This pocket guide is the one book to read for everyone who wants to learn about Scrum. The book covers all roles, rules and the main principles underpinning Scrum, and is based on the Scrum Guide Edition 2013. A broader context to this fundamental description of Scrum is given by describing the past and the future of Scrum. The author, Gunther Verheyen, has created a concise, yet complete and passionate reference about Scrum. The book demonstrates his core view that Scrum is about a journey, a journey of discovery and fun. He designed the book to be a helpful guide on that journey. Click here to purchase on Amazon.[/callout] [reminder]Which topic resonated with you? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below.[/reminder] Want to hear another podcast about the life of an agile coach? — Listen to my conversation with Zach Bonaker, Diane Zajac-Woodie, and Amitai Schlair on episode 39. We discuss growing an agile practice and how coaches help create the environments where agile ideas can flourish. The post AFH 104: Reactive vs Creative Leadership Stances appeared first on Ryan Ripley.
From the Japanese translation of Portions from a Wine-Stained Notebook by Charles Bukowski ワインの染みがついたノートからの断片 -未収録+未公開作品集チャールズ・ブコウスキー (著), 中川五郎 (翻訳) より
Esther Derby (@estherderby) and Faye Thompson (@agilefaye) and Amitai Schleier (@schmonz) joined Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) to discuss how to respect the agency of agile and scrum teams. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]Respecting the Team[/featured-image] In this episode you’ll discover: Why Retrospectives are critical to continuous improvementHow maintaining a teams agency can boost morale and performanceWhy respect is critical to an agile practice Links from the show: Powerful Retrospective by Esther Derby – https://estherderby.teachable.com/p/retrospectives/USE THE CODE AGILE4HUMANS for 15% off!Technology of Participation classes: https://icausa.memberclicks.net/Agile 2019 Submissions – https://submissions.agilealliance.org/agile2019Agile India – https://2019.agileindia.org/Mobodoro – http://barneydellar.blogspot.com/2018/05/mobodoro.htmlDevOpsDays NYC 2019 – https://www.devopsdays.org/events/2019-new-york-city/welcome/Amitai’s Consulting Company – https://latentagility.com/services/ How to Support the Show: Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ways to contribute that were discussed during this episode: Share the show with friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers. Sharing helps get the word out about Agile for HumansRate us on iTunes and leave an honest reviewJoin the mailing list – Check out the form on the right side of the pageTake the survey – totally anonymous and helps us get a better idea of who is listening and what they are interested inTechwell events – use the code AGILEDEV when you sign up for Agile Dev East in Orlando, FL November 5th – 10th.Leadership Gift ProgramMake a donation via Patreon [callout]This pocket guide is the one book to read for everyone who wants to learn about Scrum. The book covers all roles, rules and the main principles underpinning Scrum, and is based on the Scrum Guide Edition 2013. A broader context to this fundamental description of Scrum is given by describing the past and the future of Scrum. The author, Gunther Verheyen, has created a concise, yet complete and passionate reference about Scrum. The book demonstrates his core view that Scrum is about a journey, a journey of discovery and fun. He designed the book to be a helpful guide on that journey. Click here to purchase on Amazon.[/callout] [reminder]Which topic resonated with you? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below.[/reminder] Want to hear another podcast about the life of an agile coach? — Listen to my conversation with Zach Bonaker, Diane Zajac-Woodie, and Amitai Schlair on episode 39. We discuss growing an agile practice and how coaches help create the environments where agile ideas can flourish. The post AFH 103: Respecting Your Scrum and Agile Teams appeared first on Ryan Ripley.
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Hello FriendZ!We are so glad you are back to join us in Episode 9 - Crashing Through Walls. If you’ve listened to the podcast, you know that we are really talking about the Man…. What man???? The KoolAid Man! What is your Favorite KoolAid Flavor? Getting to Know You! Breast Cancer Awareness MonthWe discuss our personal experiences with mammograms and tell our stories. For more information about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, visit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.Recommended ProductsDeltha’s favorite stevia sweetened chipsKim’s favorite chips.Deltha’s favorite protein powder.OOTD!Even though I had no idea what this meant (obviously), I do have a capsule wardrobe outfits. Be sure to check out our instagram feed for some pictures.Community Classes Have a look at some of Kim’s Art! And it was F’art! Kim’s water color class Kim’s pottery class. Our friend Angela has an upcoming art class in Ash Flat. We will be painting watercolor Christmas cards. We will be there, so our FriendZ should join! Kelly’s Hoop Class Kelly's Instagram Blue Tree Yoga RetreatFor more information about my upcoming retreat, visit BlueTree.yogaMovie Recommendations Which Hogwarts House are you? To Do ListHere’s your FriendZ To-Do ListSubscribe on ItunesLeave a ReviewShare with your FriendZSubscribe to our email listSend us a message with your favorite Kool Aid FlavorGive us some feedback Subscribe to our mailing list See you next week!
Johanna Rothman (@johannarothman) and Gil Broza (@gilbroza) joined Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) to discuss the Influential Agile Leader. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”]Johanna Rothman and Gil Broza- Influential Agile Leader[/featured-image] [callout] Ryan Ripley is teaming up with Professional Scrum Trainer, Todd Miller to teach the Advanced Scrum Master (PSM-II) course this year. Whether you are a CSM or a PSM, this Advanced Scrum Master Course is the next step on the Scrum master journey, created and present by trainers from scrum.org – The Home of Scrum. Denver, CO on October 17-18 Washington D.C. on December 6-7 Tampa, FL on December 11-12 [/callout] In this episode you’ll discover: What does it mean to be an influential agile leader How do we help leaders make the shift to an agile mindset Why an agile mindset adds value to an organization Links from the show: The Influential Agile Leader – https://www.influentialagileleader.com/ Leadership Conversation Webinar: https://www.influentialagileleader.com/#conversation Gil’s Website: https://3pvantage.com/ Connect with Gil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilbroza/ BOOK: Behind Closed Doors by Johanna Rothman and Esther Derby: https://amzn.to/2IUf8Lk How to Support the Show: Thank you for your support. Here are some of the ways to contribute that were discussed during this episode: Share the show with friends, family, colleagues, and co-workers. Sharing helps get the word out about Agile for Humans Rate us on iTunes and leave an honest review Join the mailing list – Check out the form on the right side of the page Take the survey – totally anonymous and helps us get a better idea of who is listening and what they are interested in Techwell events – use the code AGILEDEV when you sign up for Agile Dev East in Orlando, FL November 5th – 10th. Leadership Gift Program Make a donation via Patreon [callout]This pocket guide is the one book to read for everyone who wants to learn about Scrum. The book covers all roles, rules and the main principles underpinning Scrum, and is based on the Scrum Guide Edition 2013. A broader context to this fundamental description of Scrum is given by describing the past and the future of Scrum. The author, Gunther Verheyen, has created a concise, yet complete and passionate reference about Scrum. The book demonstrates his core view that Scrum is about a journey, a journey of discovery and fun. He designed the book to be a helpful guide on that journey. Click here to purchase on Amazon.[/callout] [reminder]Which topic resonated with you? Please leave your thoughts in the comment section below.[/reminder] Want to hear another podcast about the life of an agile coach? — Listen to my conversation with Zach Bonaker, Diane Zajac-Woodie, and Amitai Schlair on episode 39. We discuss growing an agile practice and how coaches help create the environments where agile ideas can flourish. Agile + DevOps East brings together practitioners seeking to accelerate the delivery of reliable, secure software applications. Learn from industry experts how your organization can leverage agile and DevOps concepts to improve deployment frequency and time to market, reduce lead time, and more successfully deliver stable new features. Choose from over 100 learning and networking opportunities this November 4–9 in Orlando, FL to improve your agile skills in hot areas such as agile and lean development, scaled agile development, leadership, digital transformation, and more. Agile for Humans listeners use code “AGILEDEV” to receive $400 off their conference registration Visit well.tc/agile The post AFH 102: The Influential Agile Leader appeared first on Ryan Ripley.
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Beall and Beau get super hyped for the upcoming vide game: Injustice 2. In fact, we are so hyped that we are going to host a game night on Tuesday May 16th after the east coast airing of The Flash! Xbox gamers will be able to play with Beall and PS4 gamers will be able to play with Beau. May do some online streaming… going to have to figure all that out. Help out the show! Checkout beanfruit.com and used the code PODCAST for 5% off! Subscribe: iTunes – Satchel – RSS Social: @FlashTVTalk – Facebook Support: Patreon Special thanks to Charlie Bock for our rocking outro music! Check out more of his work here: https://soundcloud.com/charliebock
I always enjoy talking with Rachael Woldoff. We bounce around to many interesting topics, including doubters, making big changes in your life, and her current book project, about creative digital nomads in Bali. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Professor Woldoff's Books
Why are sex and gender issues so volatile? Who bares responsibility for making them that way? This is an examination of modern feminism, men's rights advocacy, and "gender fluidity" - the history, the science, and the philosophical foundations (or lack thereof) Throughout 2016, our friend Julia Tourianski has been immersed in brain scans, controlled studies, evolutionary psychology, and anthropology. She recently produced a video called 50 REAL Differences Between Men & Women where she discusses her findings. We are now connecting this topic to the challenges students face in government school - including supposed achievement gaps, zero tolerance, at-risk students, leftist indoctrination, the "insult of equality," socialization, higher education opportunities and pseudo-scientific majors like Gender Studies. Bumper Music: Foster the People - "Call It What You Want" Rush - "Trees" Bobby Darin - "If I Were A Carpenter" Look Closer: Essentialism Post-structural Feminism Gender Ideology Harms Children Julia's Notes and Sources Get the books: Please Support School Sucks Our Amazon Wish List Donate With Bitcoin Or Join the A/V Club Your continued support keeps the show going and growing, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering this message. This subscription also grants you access to the A/V Club, a bonus content section with 200+ hours of exclusive audio and video. If you are a regular consumer of our media, please consider making a monthly commitment by selecting the best option for you... A/V Club - Basic Access - $8.00/Month AP Club - "Advanced" Access - $12.00/Month Sigma Sigma Pi - Full Access - $16.00/Month
A few days after Hillary Clinton's speech about Donald Trump and the Alt-Right, Jeffrey Tucker returned to School Sucks to discuss -the swinging pendulum of extremism -his attempts to build alliances between libertarians and right-wingers with Murray Rothbard in the early 90s -the ideological origins of modern nativism, nationalism and protectionism Also Discussed: -Five Differences Between the Alt-Right and Libertarianism -Thomas Carlyle, the Founding Father of Fascism -a tiny doorway of legitimate concerns - social engineering and the forceful end of debate - through which a deluge of violence and insanity can poor -Trump's fascist talking points and ideations all have corollaries or mirrors on the left -a moratorium on calling people racists? A word that now means nothing -Alt-Right view: hopelessness and maybe even naiveté of libertarianism -Shame bananas -collectives on the move -everything is a zero-sum game (Trump's hostility towards free trade) -actually fighting political correctness -the left's racism problem Get the Books: Look Closer: JeffreyTucker.me FEE.org Jeffrey Tucker On School Sucks Podcast Omnipotent Government: The Rise of the Total State and Total War
Throughout 2016, our friend Julia Tourianski has been immersed in brain scans, controlled studies, evolutionary psychology, and anthropology. She recently produced a video called 50 REAL Differences Between Men & Women where she discusses her findings. For months we have talked about connecting this topic to the challenges students face in government school, including supposed achievement gaps, zero tolerance, at-risk students, socialization, higher education opportunities and absurd pseudo-scientific majors like Gender Studies. -discussion of Julia's Purposes -my purposes, School Has Become Too Hostile to Boys -Sex vs Gender distinction -discussion of Julia's methods and sources -impressions of Cordelia Fine and our SSP discussion on gender roles from 2010 -Behavior is never either nature or nurture. It is always a very complex interweaving of both. -Problem: already weak scientific conclusions are overblown by popular writers -Boys and girls like to draw different things -Females hear better than males -Boys naturally use movement to think -Groups of boys play differently than groups of girls -Males are More Likely to Overestimate Their Ability (Intro with the pay gap myth) -Males are more likely to exhibit aggression physically while females are more likely to exhibit aggression verbally Bumper Music: Jeffrey Lewis - "Back When I Was Four" Look Closer: Julia's Notes and Sources Get the books: Please Support School Sucks Our Amazon Wish List Donate With Bitcoin Or Join the A/V Club Your continued support keeps the show going and growing, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering this message. This subscription also grants you access to the A/V Club, a bonus content section with 200+ hours of exclusive audio and video. If you are a regular consumer of our media, please consider making a monthly commitment by selecting the best option for you... A/V Club - Basic Access - $8.00/Month AP Club - "Advanced" Access - $12.00/Month Sigma Sigma Pi - Full Access - $16.00/Month
Wes Bertrand and I discuss facets of healing trauma and activating 7th pillar true-self motivation. This is the fourth part in our rebooted series based on Nathaniel Branden's book, Six Pillars of Self-Esteem. This extension to the original series focuses on Branden's concluding chapter and what he calls the "seventh pillar." We will be reviewing each of the six pillars; the previous discussions focused on the what and the why of those practices, and this time we turn our attention to the how. INTRO MONTAGE: The 1989 film Parenthood is a humorous but touching look across three generations of a family system. The film's protagonist (Gil, played by Steven Martin), despite not having the reparenting/self-integration vocabulary, is determined to learn from his father's mistakes and apply them to his relationship with his own children. Throughout the film, he expresses great stress over the prospect of failing as a father. Clips from Parenthood are interspersed with some of the advice of Dr. Daniel Siegel. DISCUSSION: - today's theme: reparenting - started with severe abuse cases, but we could all use it - Re-parenting is a process of giving yourself what you never got: love, nurturing, and protection. - self-teaching is an important parallel to this process - this practice aids with self-integration HOW TO DO IT: 1. Take Time In / Mindfulness Thanks to Dr. Dan Siegel we have two models for approaching this: http://www.drdansiegel.com/resources/wheel_of_awareness/ http://www.drdansiegel.com/resources/healthy_mind_platter/ BALANCE: somatosensory work, breathing, meditation, and mindfulness practices Trauma and Memory: Brain and Body in a Search for the Living Past - BOOK 2. Communication with/acknowledgment of and listening to ...inner child/disowned parts of self -Living Consciously -Self-acceptance -The Damaging Effects of Repressing Unwanted Emotions -The Integrative Process -repression of negative emotions stunts the integrative process. -sentence stems - The Art of Self-Discovery -gratitude, 3. Journaling Daily journaling practice helps to strengthen your awareness of yourself 4. Get Support -Having a trusted advisor -finding a therapist -psychodrama and psychomotor therapy -finding pro-recovery, pro-growth environments THE SIX PILLARS OF SELF-ESTEEM 1. The Practice of Living Consciously 2. The Practice of Self-Acceptance 3. The Practice of Self-Responsibility 4. The Practice of Self-Assertiveness 5. The Practice of Living Purposefully 6. The Practice of Personal Integrity Bumper Music: Warren Zevon - "Detox Mansion" Foster the People - "Pumped Up Kicks" The Verve - "Lucky Man" Look Closer: Complete Liberty Podcast NathanielBranden.com Happiness Counseling Resource Page The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (pdf) Get the books: Please Support School Sucks Our Amazon Wish List Donate With Bitcoin Or Join the A/V Club Your continued support keeps the show going and growing, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering this message. This subscription also grants you access to the A/V Club, a bonus content section with 200+ hours of exclusive audio and video. If you are a regular consumer of our media, please consider making a monthly commitment by selecting the best option for you... A/V Club - Basic Access - $8.00/Month AP Club - "Advanced" Access - $12.00/Month Sigma Sigma Pi - Full Access - $16.00/Month
Wes Bertrand and I reboot our series based on Nathaniel Branden's book, Six Pillars of Self-Esteem. This extension to the original series focuses on Branden's concluding chapter and what he calls the "seventh pillar." We will be reviewing each of the six pillars; the previous discussions focused on the what and the why of those practices, and this time we turn our attention to the how. INTRO MONTAGE: Domination systems scale up. From the home... to the schools... to the military and the police... to the state. DISCUSSION: - The main hurdles: (in embracing and working towards a better concept of self) - Systems of domination (abusive and neglectful parenting, schooling, religion, and government), which sacrifice needs and induce trauma - Eisler's Domination Cultures vs. Partnership Cultures (and the problems with that view) - Origins of Domination systems (are they an evolutionary step?) - Myth of Redemptive Violence. It enshrines the belief that violence saves, that war brings peace, that might makes right. It is one of the oldest continuously repeated stories in the world." - The LANGUAGE OF DOMINATION SYSTEMS - the relatively non-integrated and non-optimally designed brain that struggles to make sense of traumatizing experiences (being overpowered, overwhelmed, or put in jeopardy) and the sacrifice of needs in general - overcoming the kluge THE SIX PILLARS OF SELF-ESTEEM 1. The Practice of Living Consciously 2. The Practice of Self-Acceptance 3. The Practice of Self-Responsibility 4. The Practice of Self-Assertiveness 5. The Practice of Living Purposefully 6. The Practice of Personal Integrity Bumper Music: Dick & Dee Dee - "Turn Around" Steve Winwood - "Higher Love" Look Closer: Complete Liberty Podcast NathanielBranden.com Happiness Counseling Resource Page The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (pdf) Get the books: Please Support School Sucks Our Amazon Wish List Donate With Bitcoin Or Join the A/V Club Your continued support keeps the show going and growing, which keeps us at the top of the options for education podcasts and leads to new people discovering this message. This subscription also grants you access to the A/V Club, a bonus content section with 200+ hours of exclusive audio and video. If you are a regular consumer of our media, please consider making a monthly commitment by selecting the best option for you... A/V Club - Basic Access - $8.00/Month AP Club - "Advanced" Access - $12.00/Month Sigma Sigma Pi - Full Access - $16.00/Month
With Arrow returning to the small screen this week, Matt and Brett decided to read one of the hooded vigilante’s recent comic book exploits: Green Arrow/Black Canary: The Wedding Album by Judd Winick, Cliff Chiang, Amanda Conner, and Andre Coelho. Joining them is comedy writer Mary Iampietro. Mary drops some serious knowledge about comic book painters Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, and the trio all talk way too much about The Real World. Superhero wedding invites I came for the fight Emo Batman in the stairwell Speedy makes her point Wedding party Black Canary, ready to fight Who needs the Comics Code Superhero strip club Superhero lingerie Black Canary mourns Gruesome autopsy Granny Goodness Black Canary in the arena Use the chamber pot Super impotence Green Arrow’s new costume Best Superman panel ever Oliver Queen, King Douche You can listen to Mary Iampietro on the video game podcast Unlimited Lives, which airs on the UCB’s SiriusXM channel. You can also see her sketch team Alamo perform at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. Get your own copy of Green Arrow/Black Canary: The Wedding Album on Comixology or from Amazon. Music: “Sleeping in the Beetle Bug” by Of Montreal "Mary Iampietro / Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special #1-5 (2007-2008)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/green-black-wedding.html
Kevin and Timmy return to talk about the debut episode of ABC’s new comic book-based super-spy show, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. What did everyone think? What does everyone think everybody else thought? What other shows are they watching? And most importantly: what does Timmy have to say about Pretty Little Liars? All of this and much more in this very special episode of Matt & Brett Love Television! Next week on the show we’ll be reading Green Arrow/Black Canary: The Wedding Album by Judd Winick, Amanda Conner, and Cliff Chiang. You can purchase these issues (Green Arrow/Black Canary: Wedding Special and Green Arrow/Black Canary #1-5) through Amazon or digitally on Comixology. Music: “Junior Kickstart” by the Go! Team "It's Essentially Mean Girls Meets Agatha Christie" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/agents-of-shield.html
Comic Book Club co-host Justin Tyler returns and brings with him one of the legit best comics we’ve ever read on the show: Starman #0-5 (and also #11 because it’s Justin’s fave) by James Robinson, Tony Harris, and Matt Smith. While discussing this offbeat legacy hero, the trio touches on the Marvel swimsuit issue, sibling rivalries, and the interesting career of James Robinson. Death of Starman Dissing Starman Great quip Poor, poor old Mist Family reunion Lecture from dad Jack can’t catch a break Jack’s cosmic rod The JSA in action Hourman fights Shocking ending The ice cream caper Justin Tyler is one of the hosts of Comic Book Club Live, which you can listen to on the Nerdist Network or watch live every Tuesday at 7pm at Fontana’s in New York City. Justin previously appeared on episode #52, Mutant Genesis. You can purchase these issues of Starman on Amazon or Comixology. Music: “Bitter Rivals” by Sleigh Bells "Justin Tyler / Starman v2 #0-5, 11" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/starman.html
Matt and Brett talk about this summer’s offering of comic book movies, Spider-Man in the ‘80s, the duo’s cross-country summer travels, Brett’s job at MTV Splash Page, and the coming of the Batfleck! Next week we will be reading Time Breakers #1-5 by Rachel Pollack and Chris Weston. Nicole Drespel will be returning to discuss the most head-scratchingest time travel adventure ever! This one’s out of print, but you can find copies on Amazon and My Comic Shop. Music: “Why I Cry” by Best Coast "Ben Affleck Is In The Shadow Of Ben Affleck" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/ben-affleck.html
Hot 97 DJ and comedian Cipha Sounds is on the podcast to discuss the modern day noir comic Criminal by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. You’ll learn all about hip hop radio, Cipha’s journey into the improv world, and, now, his first steps into the comic book world! Also learn all of our… rules. You can purchase Criminal #1-5 (the “Coward” story arc) on Amazon or download on Comixology. Check out Cipha every morning on Hot 97 in New York City during The Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg Show. You can also follow him on Twitter @ciphasounds and check out TAKE IT PERSONAL: The Hip Hop Improv Show at the UCB Theatre East, Fridays at 9. Music: “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, featuring Ray Dalton "Cipha Sounds / Criminal #1-5 (2006-2007)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/cipha-sounds-criminal.html
This week’s episode is all about Spider-Man as we talk to Mark Ginocchio, the man behind the Chasing Amazing blog and Comics Should Be Good’s Gimmick or Good? column. Mark is only four issues away from owning every single issue of Amazing Spider-Man, so we pick his brain about collecting, Spider-Man in the ‘90s, and how he started on this crazy quest in the first place. Follow Mark’s Amazing Chase on Twitter at @ChasingASMBlog and read his column, Gimmick or Good?, where he examines the foil-gatefold, holo-bagged comics of the '90s. And, of course, Gwen or Mary Jane? Next week we’ll be reading the first story arc from Criminal, “Coward” by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. Find it on Amazon or Comixology. Music: “Circular Karate Chop” by They Might Be Giants "Mark Ginocchio / Four Issues Away" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/mark-ginocchio.html
Spoiler and trigger warnings abound in this oh-so-heavy discussion of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.’s extremely adult Kick-Ass 2. Seriously, any worthwhile talk about this comic has to veer into some super uncomfortable territory, because lord knows the book itself doesn’t take the time to properly unpack the heinous and horrifying acts it depicts. (We promise we’ll be on to much, much lighter fare next week!) If you haven’t read Kick-Ass 2 and this episode has you curious about it, get a copy from Amazon or download it on Comixology. Music: “Finger Back” by Vampire Weekend "Kick-Ass 2 #1-7 (2010-2012)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/kick-ass-2.html
Nicole Drespel hasn’t been on the show since episode #48 (Gotham Central). How is she? Where has she been? What has she been reading? She and Brett play a game of catch up, including her thoughts on The Amazing Spider-Man (and his appearance at SDCC), a letter from a 1977 issue of Ms. Marvel, before moving on to today’s topic: jumping back into comics. Nicole has picked up two series and read their newest issues without going back to see what she’s missed: Wolverine & The X-Men #33 and Hawkeye #12. How easy was it to jump back in? What should she read next? Anyway, here’s what you should read next: Next week we’ll be reading Kick-Ass 2 by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. Get a copy from Amazon or download from Comixology. Music: “Right Action” by Franz Ferdinand "Jumping In Without Catching Up" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/jumping-in.html
Our guest from our first ever book-club-style episode (see #4), Jeff Rubin, returns with his College Humor colleague Pat Cassels to dive into a book that’s quite topical right now — Chris Claremont and Frank Miller’s iconic Wolverine mini-series from 1982! If you’ve seen The Wolverine in theaters and want to hear more about the story that took Logan to Japan, this is your chance! Jeff Rubin and Pat Cassels both work for College Humor and host the web series Bleep Bloop together. Jeff also hosts The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show, sometimes alongside Pat. Check out a Daria movie trailer on College Humor, written by Pat. You can get your own copy of Wolverine #1-4 from Amazon or Comixology. Music: “How It Starts” by The Features "Jeff Rubin & Pat Cassels / Wolverine #1-4 (1982)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/the-wolverine.html
Barely a day after returning from a whirlwind weekend at San Diego’s Comic-Con International, Brett reminisces about his experiences to Producer Ben. Tales are told, as Brett met a lot of people that he’s excited to talk about – some of which can be seen in the pics below! If you’re a Cheers, Tick, or Joss Whedon fan, this episode is for you! Brett meets R2-D2 Brett meets John “Cliff Clavin” Ratzenberger Joss Whedon promoting Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Commissioned sketch of Stefon by Kris Anka The Tick (Townsend Coleman) addresses a crowd in San Diego Karen Gillan’s reveal Next week we will be reading Wolverine #1-4 by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller, from 1982. This storyline inspired The Wolverine, which hits theaters this week. Read the book first! You can order it from Amazon or download it from Comixology. Music: “San Diego” by Starlight Mints "San Diego Comic Con International" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/sd-comic-con.html
Comic book fan and all around good guy Pat Loika joins Matt and Brett to discuss a storyline that is near and dear to all of their hearts: X-Cutioner’s Song. Stryfe, Apocalypse, Mr. Sinister, the canon fodder of the Mutant Liberation Front, and the Dark Riders — this crossover has everything. This podcast also has everything, including Brett’s extremely long-winded explanation as to why X-Factor #84 is one of the most perfect comics of all time. You can follow the many adventures of Pat Loika on his great podcast, Loikamania, where Matt and Brett will also appear in just a few weeks to discuss the X-Men even more. You can also follow @patloika on Twitter. Purchase the chapters or collected editions of X-Cutioner’s Song on Comixology, My Comic Shop, and Amazon. Music: “Execution Day” by the New Pornographers "Pat Loika / X-Cutioner’s Song (1992)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/x-cutioner.html
Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about Marvels by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross. Tune in to hear us run out of things to stay and start rambling about Green Goblin's shitty mask from the Spiderman movie.... Join us next time as we discuss Blacksad! Opening Music:Love Droid by Zombina and the Skeletones Closing Music: Summertime is Gone by Slime Girls
Comic pros Maris Wicks and Joe Quinones stopped by the M&BLC hotel room at HeroesCon in Charlotte, NC to talk about one of this year’s hottest books: Young Avengers. Find out which of us was most like Kid Loki as a kid, and how many of us claim Miss America as our favorite cast member! Joe Quinones is an artist for Marvel Comics, currently providing covers for Captain Marvel and interior work on FF. See more of his art at Joe Quinones' interweb-log or follow him on Twitter @Joe_Quinones. Maris Wicks is the illustrator of the nonfiction graphic novel Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas. You can see more of her work on her blog, dots for eyes, or follow her on Twitter @mariswicks. Both artists' work can be seen in the upcoming anthology limited series, Batman: Black and White. You can purchase Young Avengers Volume 2 by Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and Mike Norton from Amazon, MyComicShop.com, or Comixology. Music: “Stay Useless” by Cloud Nothings "Maris Wicks & Joe Quinones / Young Avengers v2 #1-5 (2013)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/young-avengers.html
Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast! Crew gathers to discuss Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom by Mark Waid, Chris Samnee, and Jeordie Bellaire. The gang pulls a Goldilocks on this episode as one of us loves it, one thinks it's pretty damn good, and one of us thinks it "OK". Opening music for this episode is "25!" by Bomb the Music Industry http://bombthemusicindustry.tumblr.com/Closing music for this episode(as per usual) is "Summertime is Gone" by Slime Girls http://slimegirls.bandcamp.com/Join us next month when we will discuss Marvels by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross!
Improv comedian and professional theatre appreciator Lauren Hunter joins us to talk about Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, theatre nerds versus comic book nerds, Hugh Jackman’s universal appeal, a history of The Crisis on Infinite Earths, Wonder Woman, and the classic Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons Superman story, “For the Man Who Has Everything…” Kal-El’s glasses Kryptonian headbands Political rally Mongul arrives Death Star sorta Introductions Wonder Woman punch Go to hell Wonder Woman defeated Robin to the rescue Batman’s fantasy Superman’s angry Easy on the eardrums Burn He is content Superman, murderer Superman hides a present Super kiss You can find “For the Man Who Has Everything…” in the DC Universe by Alan Moore collection on Amazon, or you can download the single issue on Comixology. Lauren Hunter performs on Friday nights at The Queen’s Secret Improv Club with the team Sister Sex Wolf. You can follow her as @larhunter on Twitter. Music: “I Used To Let You Get To Me” by Generationals "Lauren Hunter / Superman Annual #11 (1985)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/superman-annual.html
Matt and Brett discuss The Internet with two Internet-experts, Rebecca Eisenberg (Upworthy) and Meghan O'Keefe (VH1). Come along with us as these two guide Matt and Brett through Tumblr’s underbelly, fan and slash fiction, who is which ninja turtle, speculation about Star Trek Into Darkness, and the wide world of online fandom. Bunny Stark Twitter account The Autobiography of Magneto X Rebecca’s work can be found on Upworthy as well as the Tumblr site I Spy A Famous Face. She is ryeisenberg on Tumblr and @ryeisenberg on Twitter. Meghan blogs for VH1 and is also the mastermind behind My Mom Watches Game of Thrones. She is megsokay on Tumblr and @megsokay on Twitter. Next week’s book club pick, from Superman Annual #11 by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, is the classic story “For the Man Who Has Everything…” You can find the issue in the DC Universe by Alan Moore collection on Amazon, or you can find the single issue on Comixology. Music: “Diane Young” by Vampire Weekend "Rebecca Eisenberg & Meghan O'Keefe / My Neighborhood on Tumblr" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/our-neighborhood-on-tumblr.html
Author and comedian extraordinaire DC Pierson joins us to talk about his comic-book-buying past and the first story arc of the critically acclaimed and fan favorite sci-fi comic book, Saga. Written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Fiona Staples, Saga has become one of the most consistently entertaining and original comics around today. DC Pierson is the author of the novels Crap Kingdom and The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep and Never Had To. He’s also a member of the comedy group Derrick, whose movie Mystery Team is worth your immediate attention. Visit DC’s website dcpierson.tumblr.com and follow him on Twitter at @DCpierson. You can purchase Saga #1-6 on Amazon or Comixology. You can also purchase DC’s newest book, Crap Kingdom on Amazon. Music: “Entertainment” by Phoenix "DC Pierson / Saga #1-6 (2012)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/saga.html
Bi-coastal mayhem explodes this week as Brett is dispatched to Portland. He’s there to start the west coast branch of Matt & Brett Love Comics! with Dark Horse editor Jim Gibbons and former MTV Editor Josh Wigler. The three of them continue the oral history of Wizard, impostor syndrome, life after living the dream, and liquid lunches. Meanwhile in Brooklyn… Matt sits in his apartment, waiting, planning, plotting… and introducing next week’s book and guest: Saga #1-6 and comedian DC Pierson, respectively. Jim Gibbons is an editor for Dark Horse Comics. You can catch him on Twitter at @enemyofpeanuts or in the credits pages of some of Dark Horse’s best books. Josh Wigler is a comics journalist from Brooklyn. Enjoy his musings on Twitter at @roundhoward and at many fine online comics journalism establishmentationisms. Music: “Dream of the 90s” by Carrie Brownstein & Fred Armisen "Jim Gibbons & Josh Wigler / These Old Wizard People" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/old-wizard-people.html
Iron Man 3 fever is gripping the nation! To prep for this summer’s first blockbuster film, Matt and Brett read the movie’s source material (“Extremis” by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov) with Saturday Night Live writer Josh Patten. Weird scab cocoons, radical political agendas, cockney accents, this episode has it all! Plus, even more talk about the third biggest film of all time: Marvel’s The Avengers. A car cannot fit in that Daniel Craig or Javier Bardem? Extremis scabs Mallen stops for a visit Sparse bar Tom Cruise as Tony Stark Josh Patten is a writer for Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live. You can follow him on Twitter at @thejoshpatten and see him perform improv comedy on non-SNL weeks with Grandma’s Ashes at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. You can get Iron Man #1-6, “Extremis”, on Comixology or from Amazon. Music: “Tap Out” by the Strokes "Josh Patten / Iron Man v4 #1-6 (2005)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/iron-man-extremis.html
A few things have changed since the last schwag giveaway sign-up was announced in the beginning of March. First of all, the new look of Matt's Basement Workshop is up and running now. Second, as many of you have pointed out, there's no longer a dedicated sign-up page for schwag entries. So what's a potential schwag winner to do? As I explain in today's video there's a new way to get your name in the drawing, just leave a comment. That's right, no more form to fill out. No page to search for each month. Just a quick "hello" on this post and you're all set. The entry method is the only thing that's changed, the rules are still the same: 1. One entry per person each month. 2. You have 30 days to claim your prize 3. If you win, please wait 60 days before re-entering. 4. Prizes maybe substituted based on your location (i.e. if you live outside of the USA and Canada it may be cost prohibitive to mail your prize, so an alternate prize will be offered) What kind of Schwag do we have to give away? Here's what's on the list so far this month...more to come, GOOD LUCK!!! HIGHLAND WOODWORKING WOODSLICER BLADE - 2 Winners Micro Jig Zeroplay Guide Bar System - 3 Winners "Build an 18th Century Workbench" & "The Workbench" DVDs - 1 Winner "Building Kitchen Cabinets Made Simple" - 1 Winner "Blanket Chests" - 1 Winner "Stots Dovetail Maker & Router Bits" - 1 Winner "3-Flute Profile Bit" - 1 Winner "Milescraft Stubby Drill and Router Bits" - 1 Winner Postage is handled directly by many of the schwag sponsors, but it's still a big expense for those that aren't. Please consider a small donation to help offset the expense: Matt's Basement Workshop Postage Donation. Help support the show - please visit our advertisers
Friends of the podcast Kevin Hines and Timmy Wood return to partake in a rousing discussion: everyone has come semi-prepared with their list of 3 Marvel or DC characters that they feel are due for a comeback, either because they are dead, not being used, or being “misused” right now. Prepare for some shocking picks! Kevin Hines is an improviser at the UCB Theatre in New York City. He previously appeared in #44 Money Can’t Buy the Death of a Species and #14 Monkeys Make Everything Better. You can see Kevin perform weekly with The Curfew and The Brothers Hines. You can follow him on Twitter @kevhines and read his comic thoughts on his Tumblr, “Talking Comics with Kevin Hines”. Timmy Wood is an improviser in New York City and also writes for the website iFanboy. He previously appeared in #37 Joss Whedon is a Bad Person and #39 Richard Stark’s Parker: The Hunter. You can follow him on Twitter @TimmyWood. Next week we will be reading Iron Man volume 4 #1-6, “Extremis”, by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov. This storyline supposedly forms the backbone of Iron Man 3, so prepare for the blockbuster with this book club episode! As always, you can download on Comixology or order on Amazon.com. Music: “Like Ice Cream” by Divine Fits "Kevin Hines & Timmy Wood / Rebooting “Somebody Drinking Tea”" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/rebooting-tea.html
Comic book writer Justin Aclin returns to the podcast and brings with him his favorite comic book of all time: Superman: Secret Identity by Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen. Come along as Matt and Brett are introduced to the other Clark Kent in this modern day classic from DC Comics (which has also just been released in a new collection). Clark takes flight Flood Downtown explosion Human experiments Watching sunsets Old Clark or Bill Murray? Pick up a copy of Superman: Secret Identity from Comixology or Amazon. Justin Aclin is the author of Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Defenders of the Lost Temple and Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Smuggler’s Code. You can follow him on Twitter as @JustinAclin. Justin previously appeared on Episode #57 “The Freeze Frame Animal House Ending to the Wizard Story” Music: “This Disorder” by The Features "Justin Aclin / Superman: Secret Identity #1-4 (2004)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/superman-secret-identity.html
Winston Noel from the great podcast Hear Me Out stops by to talk about comic book cartoons of the ‘90s and today. We cover everything from X-Men to Young Justice, and get ready to hear the old Fantastic Four theme like you’ve never heard it before: a semi-competent a cappella performance by improv comedians! Winston’s appearance also brings out the music fiends in Matt and Brett, so get ready to hear more about Oasis and Sheryl Crow than you have all week. Or maybe all year? Check out Winston’s podcast Hear Me Out, where he and co-host Alden Ford defend the most indefensible songs known to mankind. You can also follow him on Twitter @WinstonNoel and see him perform with the improv group Grandma’s Ashes every Saturday night at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. Next week’s reading is Superman: Secret Identity from DC Comics by Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen. You can purchase a new printing of this modern classic on Amazon or get a digital download on Comixology. Music: “Can’t Cry Anymore” by Sheryl Crow "Winston Noel / At the Turn of The Willennium" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/turn-of-the-willennium.html
The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels, from Spike’s TNA IMPACT WRESTLING, joins Matt and Brett to discuss the most epic comic book of 2013: Thor: God of Thunder #1-5! It’s young mead-swilling Thor, old king Thor, and Avenger Thor all squaring off against Gorr the God Butcher in one heavy, time-twisting tale. We’re super psyched to have a huge comic book fan like Christopher Daniels on the show. He’s known for rocking all sorts of Marvel Comics T-shirts on television and he definitely knows his X-Men inside and out. Christopher Daniels can be seen on TNA IMPACT WRESTLING on Spike. You can get your daily dose of the Fallen Angel on Twitter at @facdaniels! Thor: God Of Thunder #1-5 is available now as digital download on Comixology or in June as a collected edition on Amazon. Music: “Unto Caesar” by the Dirty Projectors "Christopher Daniels / Thor: God of Thunder #1-5 (2013)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/god-of-thunder.html
This week’s guest is Justin Aclin, author of the new Dark Horse Comics original graphic novel, Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Defenders Of The Lost Temple. In addition to contributing to Star Wars canon, Justin was also an editor at ToyFare Magazine (and “Twisted ToyFare Theater”) for the last chunk of its existence. So get ready for more Wizard Tales, as well as Star Wars talk. (For more Wizard history, check out Podcast Episode #47: Down the Wizard Hole.) You can follow Justin on Twitter @JustinAclin. Order a copy of Justin’s new graphic novel, Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Defenders Of The Lost Temple from Amazon. You can also pre-order his second Star Wars graphic novel, The Clone Wars - The Smuggler’s Code (coming in July). Next week we will be reading Thor: God Of Thunder #1-5 with professional wrestler Christopher Daniels! Pick it up on Comixology or pre-order the collected edition on Amazon. Music: “In The Darkness” by Foxygen "Justin Aclin / The Freeze Frame Animal House Ending to the Wizard Story" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/freeze-frame.html
We are pleased to be joined by the amazing comedians Lorraine Cink and Kirk Damato to discuss one of the most beloved story arcs in all of comicdom: Justice League International #1-7 by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire. The iconic “one punch” is, of course, discussed. Fallen Justice Leaguers Guy Gardner sits like a jerk Garder meets Batman One punch Rescuing Black Canary Gardner hits his head Impressive splash page Birth control death ray Ronald Reagan Green Lantern’s bean bag You can purchase Justice League #1-6 and Justice League International #7 on Amazon or on Comixology. Kirk and Lorraine perform musical improv together on Tuesday evenings with the group Legend at the Magnet Theater, and on Friday evenings with the group Hello at the People’s Improv Theater. Kirk is also known for putting on the Hogwart’s Improvisation Society at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, as well as cosplaying at DragonCon every year. Check out Kirk’s web series Cakey! The Cake from Outer Space. *Lorraine** writes and hosts the Marvel Entertainment web series The Watcher as well as her own YouTube series, The Lorraine Show. Music: “Lonely Boy” by The Black Keys "Lorraine Cink & Kirk Damato / Justice League International #1-7 (1987)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/justice-league-intl.html
Matt and Brett are pleased to welcome Marvel Comics editor Jordan D. White to the podcast. Jordan edits Deadpool, Thunderbolts, Uncanny X-Men, All-New X-Men and a ton of other great comics. The trio pick right up where last week’s Savage Dragon convo left off, and find out the version they read isn’t the only one there is. They also discuss Star Wars, Fox’s X-Men films, and so-bad-they’re-good horror films. Follow Jordan on Twitter @cracksh0t and check out his podcast, Cast In Wax. Next week we’ll be reading the “Justice League: A New Beginning” storyline by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire. The story was originally published in 1987 as Justice League #1-6 and Justice League International #7. You can get the story on Amazon and from Comixology. Music: “Sacrilege” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Jordan D. White / I Made It Into A Hat" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/into-a-hat.html
Save the Date! The Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Crossover with The Nerdist Network’s Comic Book Club Podcast will be happening Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM at Fontana’s in New York City. Come see a live episode of Comic Book Club, followed by a live episode of Matt & Brett Love Comics! Tickets are free! Matt and Brett are joined by Kasey Soska, co-host of the storytelling podcast Flee The Scene. He shares some ridiculous stories and makes a good case for checking out the comic book section in your local library. Then things get insane as the trio opens a factory sealed box of original Marvel OverPower cards from 1995. A new pack is opened every two minutes as they marvel at the most “interesting” artwork ever seen by man. Below we have provided scans of the cards deemed Ugliest from every pack. Enjoy! Wolverine, Black Cat, War Machine, Bishop (XSE Tactics), Psylocke, Cyclops, Professor X (Psychic Scan), Doctor Octopus, Professor X (X-Men Founder) Thor, Jubilee (Distracting Burst), Punisher, Omega Red, Jubilee (Training), Loki, Gambit, Silver Surfer, Black Widow Bishop (Spectrum Blast), Colossus, Spider-Woman, Jubilee (Spectrum Tease), Mystique, Deadpool You can check out Flee the Scene on the web, follow Kasey as @DoctorHighFive on Twitter, and shop for your own OverPower cards on Amazon. Next week’s reading can be purchased in a number of ways! X-Men #1 on Amazon, Comixology, My Comic Shop X-Force #1 on Amazon, Comixology, My Comic Shop Uncanny X-Men #281 on Amazon, My Comic Shop X-Factor #71 on Amazon, My Comic Shop Music: “With a Girl Like You” by the Troggs "Kasey Soska / OverPower UnBoxing" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/overpower-unboxing.html
Save the Date! The Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Crossover with The Nerdist Network’s Comic Book Club Podcast will be happening Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM at Fontana’s in New York City. Come see a live episode of Comic Book Club, followed by a live episode of Matt & Brett Love Comics! Tickets are free! John Frusciante and Will Hines, hosts of The Upright Citizens Brigade Long-Form Conversations podcast, drop by to discuss issue #20 of the legendary indie comic, Love & Rockets. This is a new read for John, Matt, and Brett, so hear them learn all about the world of Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez from Will, who bought and read the series as it was changing the game in the ‘80s. You can pick up Love & Rockets #20 on Amazon or My Comic Shop. The stories in this issue have been collected in two trades: The Girl From H.O.P.P.E.R.S. and Heartbreak Soup. (Both also available on Comixology.) Will Hines performs weekly with The Stepfathers at the UCB Theatre in Chelsea. You can follow him on Twitter @willhines. John Frusciante performs weekly with the team Airwolf at the UCB Theatre East. You can follow him on Twitter @JohnJFrusciante. John and Will host The UCB Long-Form Conversations podcast. Music: “Bottle Rocket” by The Go! Team "John Frusciante & Will Hines / Love & Rockets #20 (1987)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/love-and-rockets.html
Save the Date! The Crisis on Infinite Podcasts Crossover with The Nerdist Network’s Comic Book Club Podcast will be happening Tuesday, February 5th at 7 PM at Fontana’s in New York City. Come see a live episode of Comic Book Club, followed by a live episode of Matt & Brett Love Comics! Tickets are free! Prepare yourselves for as deep a discussion about the world of Sonic the Hedgehog as may ever appear on this podcast. Matt and Brett sit down with Aaron Burdette to discuss the anthropomorphic star of the line of Archie comic books, as well as some video games you’ve probably heard of. We also touch upon Star Wars, living in The South, Brett’s letter to ToyFare, and the monkey from Friends. For a terrifying glimpse into the world of Sonic, watch this YouTube video. Aaron Burdette is a sketch writer in New York City whose work is featured weekly as part of Stone Cold Fox at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Follow him on his amazeballs Twitter @AaronBurdette. Read Aaron’s graphic novel reviews on Goodreads. On the next episode, we’ll be talking about Love & Rockets #21 from Fantagraphics by Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez. Music: “Hang Loose” by Alabama Shakes "Aaron Burdette / The Skunk with the Purple Beret" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2013/sonic-the-hedgehog.html
Things get edgy, angsty and grungy with the arrival of Generation X from Marvel Comics, by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo. Nicole Drespel and Matt Fisher join Brett to discuss the ‘90s iteration of the classic teen-mutants-with-problems premise. Spoiler Alert for, like, every awful thing that happens to these characters in later years. Matt Fisher is a New York City based comedian who can be seen performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre with The Law Firm. You can also follow him on Twitter @fishermatt and on Tumblr. You can find Generation X #1-4 on Amazon or My Comic Shop. Music: “Christmas Wrapping” by the Waitresses "Matt Fisher & Nicole Drespel / Generation X #1-4 (1994-1995)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/generation-x.html
The return of Kevin Hines! With two Spider-Man mega-fans in one place (Matt and Kevin; Brett is a Spider-Man regular-fan), we had to discuss the radical events of Amazing Spider-Man #698! So, spoilers for that if you haven’t read it. Also spoilers for pretty much every TV show, movie and comic from the last decade. You have been warned. Also discussed: super-heroines as real world politicians, what makes a meaningful comic book death, and Friends (NBC). You can see Kevin perform improv comedy with The Curfew and the Brothers Hines at the UCB Theatres in New York City. You can also follow him on Twitter @kevhines and his comic book thoughts on Tumblr. Our next book club selection is Generation X #1-4 (1994) by Scott Lobdell and Chris Bachalo. The trade paperback collecting these issues, including the team’s origin story, can be purchased on Amazon. The single issues can also be bought for cheap on My Comic Shop. Music: “A Christmas Duel” by The Hives & Cyndi Lauper "Money Can’t Buy the Death of a Species" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/death-of-a-species.html
Grant Morrison and Howard Porter’s DC Comics epic Rock of Ages takes center stage this week, as Matt and Brett guide America Won’t Shut Up co-host Jason Flowers through the comic book wilderness. What does someone who hasn’t cracked a comic book open since Zubaz were cool think of electric Superman, one-handed Aquaman, and the overwhelmingly bizarre (yet awesome) ideas packed into every one of Grant Morrison’s JLA issues? Find out in this episode! Jason Flowers is the co-host of the podcast America Won’t Shut Up. You can find this week’s comics on Comixology or Amazon. Music: “Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Blind "Jason Flowers / JLA #10-15 (1997-1998)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/jla.html
Things get downright horrific when the gang discusses the Image Comics mini-series Severed, by Scott Snyder, Scott Tuft and Attila Futaki. Equally horrific: the prospect of mothers exposing their unborn children to Backstreet Boys music in the name of science. But is it as scary as a cannibal killer stalking America in 1916, in search of children to eat? You be the judge! Nicole returns just in time for this super scary tale. Our guest is writer Becky Ferreira. Becky recently interviewed the cast of Amazing Spider-Man! Severed #1-7 is available digitally on Comixology and a lovely hardcover can be ordered from Amazon.com. Music: “Garbageman” by The Cramps "Becky Ferreira and Nicole Drespel / Severed #1-7 (2011-2012)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/severed.html
Matt and Brett converse from two different boroughs in this episode, in the aftermath of hurricane-turned-superstorm Sandy. Both Matt and Brett share their experiences living in New York City in this trying time, and also discuss some of the bigger comic book related news items of the week: Disney acquiring Lucasfilm, Bryan Singer returning to the X-Men franchise, and where they fall in the wider spectrum of concern. They also introduce the next book club pick: Severed #1-7 from Image Comics, by Scott Snyder, Scott Tuft and Attila Futaki. You can pick it up digitally on Comixology and a lovely hardcover can be ordered from Amazon.com. For listeners who want to help, Alex Zalben wrote a handy guide to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts for MTV Geek. Please help out in any way you can. Music: “A Bite Out of My Bed” by the New Pornographers This episode was recorded on Thursday, November 1. Sorry everybody for posting it late, my apartment is still without Internet access! – Ben "We All Seem To Come Together Pretty Well" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/we-all-come-together.html
Timmy Wood (writer for iFanboy) returns and brings with him a comic not fit for young audiences! Smoking, sexing, and violencing; writer/artist Darwyn Cooke crams it all into this adaptation of Richard Stark’s The Hunter. You can get The Hunter digitally on Comixology, or you can get the very, very handsome physical copy on Amazon. Timmy Wood is a comedian in New York City as well as a writer for the website iFanboy. For his work on iFanboy, check out Comic Book Job Evaluations and iFlashback. You can follow Timmy on Twitter at @TimmyWood. Music: “The French Song” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts "Timmy Wood / Richard Stark’s Parker: The Hunter (2009)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/starks-parker.html
Matt and Brett talk comics with another guy who loves comics, Timmy Wood. Timmy is an improviser in New York City who also happens to write some very funny articles for the comic book website iFanboy. This discussion episode covers everything from Brett’s tenure with Wizard Entertainment to Timmy’s Woody Allen fandom, as well as a story from Matt about the power Mr. Rogers has over people’s emotions. We also introduce next week’s pick, selected by guest Timmy Wood: Richard Stark’s Parker vol. 1: The Hunter by Darwyn Cooke! This leads to a lot of D. Cooke talk, and there’s nothing wrong with that. For Timmy Wood’s work on iFanboy, check out Comic Book Job Evaluations and iFlashback. You can follow Timmy on Twitter at @TimmyWood. To read next week’s pick, check it out on Amazon or on Comixology. To pick apart Brett’s comic book rankings, check out this and this. Music: “Carried Away” by Passion Pit "Timmy Wood / Joss Whedon is a Bad Person" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/not-really.html
In a shocking twist, the guests introduce a comic book to Matt and Brett. Whoah! Things get downright creepy as the foursome tear into the first Locke & Key mini-series by IDW Publishing. The use of the word “tear” was intentional, because Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez have crafted a suspenseful horror story that is possibly the most intense read this podcast has seen. You can read the first mini-series, “Welcome to Lovecraft”, on Comixology or from Amazon. Jeremy Bent can be seen on the improv team Thank You, Robot and in the web-series Quest For An Unknown Planet. Frank Hejl writes and performs with the sketch team Onassis. They are both members of Bucky, an improv team at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Music: “Everlasting Light” by the Black Keys "Jeremy Bent and Frank Hejl / Locke & Key #1-6 (2008)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/locke-and-key.html
It’s time to talk comics, and boy oh boy do Matt and Brett cover a lot of them in this week’s discussion. Hulk: Season One, Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Gotham Central and Year Ones both Robin and Batgirl. Plus an extensive shout out to colorist extraordinaire Jordie Bellaire and a special drop-in by next week’s guest, Frank Hejl! Next week we’ll be talking about IDW Publishing’s Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriquez. The first volume is titled “Welcome to Lovecraft”; you can get it on Amazon or on Comixology. Music: “All Arise!” by the Decemberists "Renaissance of the Colorist" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/renaissance-of-the-colorist.html
We’re joined by actor/sketch comedian/Hanes-appointed Grillmaster Michael Hartney as we dive into the time-twisting antics of Deadpool #11 and Amazing Spider-Man #47. How do two issues published 30 years apart relate to each other? Listen to find out! Or look it up on Wikipedia! Or listen to last week’s episode! It’s not a huge secret. Warning: the contents of Deadpool #11 were hilarious enough to warrant numerous staged readings. In addition to being a hilarious comedian, Michael Hartney is arguably the world’s biggest Superman fan, and leads us into our first discussion of the Man of Steel. It’s in-depth! Deadpool v2 #11 by Joe Kelly and Pete Woods is available in digital format on Comixology or collected with Amazing Spider-Man #47 by Stan Lee and John Romita in Deadpool Classic v3, available on Amazon. Michael Hartney performs with sketch team The Prom at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City on the second Monday of every month. He can also be seen in the 30 Rock episode “Idiots Are People Two!” Music: “Money (That’s What I Want)” by The Sonics "Michael Hartney / Deadpool v2 #11 (1997) & Amazing Spider-Man #47 (1967)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/amazing-deadpool.html
Live from Panera Bread, it’s Matt & Brett Love Comics! This week, Matt & Brett discuss the personal importance of next week’s book club pick: Deadpool #11 and Amazing Spider-Man #47; the perks of having a spreadsheet for your comics collection; saying something is funny vs. the thing actually being funny; where the line is drawn between couponing and hoarding; and the first creative teams they followed. All that and busy restaurant noise await within. Make thee with the clickery! You can order this issue of Deadpool from Amazon or download at Comixology. Music: “Life Is Long” by David Byrne & Brian Eno "Organized Hoarding" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/organized-hoarding.html
Things get cute and cuddly this week as Matt, Brett, and guests Kelly Hudson and Alan Starzinski discuss We3! And by “cute” and “cuddly” we mean “heart-breaking” and “extremely violent.” Along with serious discussions about free will, find out which podcasters are dog people, which are cat people, and which one is a rabbit person (none of this is literal). Also both Alan and Kelly were on the AMC series Comic Book Men so… you know we had to talk about that. The modern Vertigo/DC Comics classic We3, by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, can be purchased online on Comixology and Amazon. Alan Starzinski is a performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. You can see him improvise with his team Sandino at Harold Night and in their own show, Unsolved Mysteries. Kelly Hudson is an editor for College Humor as well as a performer on the Upright Citizens Brigade sketch team Beige. You can watch her in the webseries Rejected Pitches, part of the Above Average channel on YouTube. She is also an author of the fake menu Fuds. Music: “The Palace At 4 AM” by A.C. Newman "Kelly Hudson and Alan Starzinski / We3 #1-3 (2004)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/we3.html
Apologies for being late with the show this week. Family vacations, y'all! Matt and Brett flirt briefly with turning this into a podcast exclusively about The Real World before diving into the meat of the show: Rob Liefeld and Phil Donahue. Okay, that’s just one thing discussed, but your interest is totally piqued now? The next book club pick will be 2004 Vertigo mini-series We3 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. The series can be purchased either through Amazon or Comixology. Correction Timothy Green II drew the Annihilation: Conquest - Starlord series. Music: “Michael and the Slipper Tree” by The Equals "I’m Mad About A Lot Of Things" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/mad-about-things.html
Step inside The Cone of Truth, where Matt and Brett have been joined by Nicole and the always awesome Kelly Sue DeConnick. Things get truthy about all of Kelly Sue’s current and upcoming projects, including the just-released Captain Marvel #2, the just-announced Avengers Assemble, and the just-Tumblr’d Ninja Princess Zombie Rockstar. This week we discuss Kelly Sue’s pick, Planetary, and try to wrap our brains the mad, mad genius that is Warren Ellis. Also, a shout out to Olympic Cards & Comics in Lacey, WA. You can find Planetary #1-6 by Warren Ellis and John Cassaday on Comixology or Amazon. Kelly Sue DeConnick’s work can be seen monthly in Captain Marvel and other fine comics. You can follow her on Twitter and Tumblr. Music: “Intergalactic” by The Beastie Boys "Kelly Sue DeConnick and Nicole Drespel / Planetary #1-6 (1999)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/planetary.html
Things get spooky this week, though it has less to do with The Night Things and more to do with the tales told by this week’s guest, sketch comedy writer Kerry McGuire. Actually, not “spooky” so much as dark. We discuss Nicole’s pick, the first Courtney Crumrin series from Oni Press. The book inspires a little bit of talk about childhood alienation and a lot of talk about pupils. Eye pupils. Newly colored versions of Courtney Crumrin & The Night Things #1-4 can be found on Comixology and on Amazon. Kerry McGuire is a writer for the sketch comedy team Charlemagne, who perform in New York City as part of Maude Night at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Music: “Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare” by Matt & Kim "Kerry McGuire and Nicole Drespel / Courtney Crumrin & The Night Things" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/night-things.html
Matt and Brett are joined by the absolutely awesome Kelly Sue DeConnick. Kelly Sue joined us on the day that the first issue of Captain Marvel, her new ongoing title from Marvel Comics, was released. In addition to some Captain Marvel talk, we discuss Kelly Sue’s upcoming collaboration with artist Emma Rios on the series Pretty Deadly for Image Comics, as well as Kelly Sue’s history with writing, acting and improv comedy. We also discuss the Kelly Sue’s pick for our next episode, Planetary #1-6 by Warren Ellis and John Cassaday. Get a copy of those issues on Comixology or on Amazon, because if you haven’t read Planetary then you are missing out! Keep up with Kelly Sue DeConnick at kellysue.com and follow @kellysue on Twitter. Music: “Zero” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs "Kelly Sue DeConnick / Some Kind of Cosmic Coffeeshop" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/cosmic-coffeeshop.html
Matt and Brett team up to introduce the next book club pick and discuss some of their favorite comic book related summer memories. Because it’s summer. You know that, right? Find out which summer comic event caused Brett to stop breathing and which comic film cheered Matt up after a disaster date! To tie in to this summer’s repeat telling of Spider-Man’s origin, our next book club episode will spotlight four previous retellings from the comics themselves! They are: Amazing Fantasy #15 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (1962) Spider-Man: Chapter One #1 by John Byrne (1998) Ultimate Spider-Man #1 by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley (2000) Ultimate Comics Spider-Man v2 #1 by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli (2011) Click through to purchase these issues on ComiXology, or if you feel like dropping a rather thick stack of cash for these and many other issues, you can purchase them in the following collections! Music: “Shine A Light” by Apples in Stereo "Summer Memories" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/summer-memories.html
The show makes its first foray into independent territory, courtesy of Ryan Stegman’s fateful pick. During the trio’s discussion about “The Death-Ray” by Daniel Clowes, they realize that smoking is really awesome (it gives you powers!), the ‘70s were pretty much forgetful, and Brett went through a wicked Everclear phase. Plus, lengthy discussions on the parallels of comedy and comic books, Twitter and careers. This episode is free-wheelin’! You can purchase “The Death-Ray” from Amazon.com. Ryan Stegman is a comic book artist best known for his work on Scarlet Spider and She-Hulks. His work will be featured next on Fantastic Four, alongside writer Jonathan Hickman. You can follow him on Twitter @RyanStegman and Tumblr ryanstegman.tumblr.com. Music: “Second Chance” by Peter Bjorn and John "Ryan Stegman / The Death-Ray (2004)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/the-death-ray.html
Artist Ryan Stegman has been blowing up at Marvel Comics this year thanks to his work on the runaway hit Scarlet Spider, and he will continue to explode with an upcoming stint on Fantastic Four. Matt and Brett invited Ryan to join the book club and it was a blast. In this chat-filled episode, Ryan tells his secret origin story (involving mysterious headaches and a con-man) and Matt defends the infamous “Clone Saga”! Also briefly introduced is the next book club pick, selected by Mr. Stegman himself. It’s “The Death-Ray” by Daniel Clowes! You can order the book through Amazon. This one comes highly recommended (moreso than the previous pick) so do check it out before listening to next week’s episode! You can follow Ryan Stegmen on Twitter @RyanStegman and see some of his art on ryanstegman.tumblr.com. Part 2 of the interview continues here. Music: “The Only Place” by Best Coast "Ryan Stegman / Con-Man Chiropractor" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/ryan-stegman.html
The show takes a detour from positivity to discuss what can only be referred to as the Birdemic of comic books! Time travel, future ninjas, inexplicable fighting, poor spatial relations, Pottery Barn, what doesn’t this mini-series have? A reason for existing. It doesn’t have a reason for existing. Listen and find out if this mini is so bad it’s… nah, it’s just so bad. But no body-shaming, y'all! This mini-series can be purchased in the trade paperback X-Force: The Legend Returns. As a point of reference, you can read about Birdemic on Wikipedia. Zhubin Parang is a writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He can also be seen performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre with the sketch team Charlemagne and improvising in the show What I Did For Love. Music: “Take Back the Toys” by The Hives "Zhubin Parang and Nicole Drespel / X-Force v2 #1-6 (2004-2005)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/birdemic-of-comic-books.html
The game has changed. Brett’s pick is not a comic that he loves. It’s not even one he likes. It’s not even one he would recommend, but his morbid curiosity has gotten the best of him. He has picked X-Force vol. 2 #1-6 (2004) by Rob Liefeld – with a dash of Fabian Nicieza! Strap on your shoulder pads, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Aside from discussing the Liefeld in the room, Matt and Brett touch on everything from Wolverine & the X-Men and Saga (new comics!) to the Avengers (of course!) and TV’s Young Justice. Even Operation: Galactic Storm (blast from the past!) is discussed. For more info on the comic shops mentioned in the episode: Star Clipper (St. Louis, MO) Outer Limits Boro (Murfreesboro, TN) Midtown Comics (New York, NY) The Comic Store (Lancaster, PA) Desert Island (Brooklyn, NY) Young Justice is available on the iTunes Store. Music: “Summertime” by Sex Bob-Omb "The Hustler Gene" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/the-hustler-gene.html
It's hard to say just where Nancy Duarte has had the biggest impact: as the architect of Al Gore's presentation on climate change in An Inconvenient Truth... as the author of two profoundly powerful books on crafting and delivering presentations, slide:ology and Resonate......as the co-creator of Duarte Design, a firm that has been redefining the art and science of presentations for nearly a quarter-century......or as a pioneer in integrating social media and public speaking around the central driving idea of story. Our conversation lasts less than 10 minutes, but Nancy packs a lot of insight into how the backchannel changes the balance of power between speaker and audiencehow speeches can take on a life of their own as social objectshow even harsh criticism can make you a better speakerand how dramatic tension and release can lend your next speech the power and impact your ideas have been waiting for.Listen in - and then explore more deeply:Nancy Duarte on Twitter Duarte Design on the web, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn – and the Duarte blog SlideShare presentations by Nancy and Duarte DesignSteve Jobs' now-legendary commencement address at Stanford (video) (text)Duarte's new online store Diagrammer (imagine an iTunes for PowerPoint-format diagrams, tailored to the relationship you're illustrating and instantly downloadable for 99¢)Microsoft PowerPoint, which Nancy recommends for its outlining mode, as a way of clustering and refining your thoughts and crafting a compelling structurePrezi and Apple Keynote
Matt and Brett are joined by comedian Kevin Hines and their very first industry guest, writer Chris Roberson! Chris is the brilliant writer of the soon-to-be-concluded Vertigo book iZombie and the IDW original series Memorial. In part one the guys discuss the finer side of life in Oregon, taco hunting, where ideas come from, and writing vs. math. Chris also reminds us that if you try to play poker with Bill Willingham, you’re gonna lose. Look for part two later this week. Kevin Hines performs at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York every Saturday evening at 7:30pm with The Curfew. He also teaches improv at UCB, and bleeds his thoughts onto the Internet at kevhines.com. Chris Roberson is the writer of iZombie, published by Vertigo/DC Comics, and Memorial, published by IDW. Music: “Calling All Destroyers” by Tsar Photo of Brett’s Mysterious Moustache by Curtis Retherford "Chris Roberson and Kevin Hines / Monkeys Make Everything Better" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/chris-roberson.html
Things get all demonically weird with the New Mutants, and we can only think about party planning and Cannonball’s pleasure schedule. Sketch comedian Kathy Salerno joins us and urges listeners to “create their own arenas.” Also, we track how long it takes Nicole to spot a social injustice in our reading, and the answer is either sooner or later than you expect! Also, Ch'od is discussed. Kathy Salerno is a writer for the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre sketch team Fambly, who perform in New York City on the second Monday of every month. She’s also one third of the Scott Snyder approved Watchin' Downton web-series. Music: “Exorcising Demons” by The Features "Kathy Salerno and Nicole Drespel / New Mutants #18-21 (1984)" originally appeared at http://mattandbrettlovecomics.com/podcast/2012/new-mutants.html
AJ Perry from Australia speaks of training with Jeff Speakman and his experience with Dan Inosanto. He's got some great techniques for improving your school's marketing especially for bringing on new kids to your school and methods to keep them entertained. We talk about his new books "Martial Games for Kids" and his other free product the "Games Day Blueprint". This is a downloadable PDF that will give you absolutetly EVERYTHING you need to help you set up a "Games Day" at your school that is specifically tailored to bringing in new business and strengthening the existing student base. AJ has left NOTHING out of this PDF and wants to share it with you to help improve your school. I think it's great that the development of martial arts and new strategies can be shared so easily with other instructors and school owners all over the world these days. Download the Martial Arts Games Day Blueprint directly for FREE. This is a must have! Thanks AJ! Check out his Martial Games for Kids website to watch a quick video to learn more about the Games Day Blueprint. Check out AJ Perry's book, now on Amazon: Win a FREE copy of his new book through the special contest he set up just for MALineage listeners! The contest closes on Monday, April 9th!
The second half of the interview with the wonderfully insightful and brilliant Master Arthur Rosenfeld. He talks about the "hunger" for something more profound in life that leads us toward philosophies and traditions like those of Tai Chi. We also talk about a little bit of the science of Tai Chi and how it has developed in modern times. Look up Arthur Rosenfeld by checking out his lineage page. Learn more about him at his website: http://www.ArthurRosenfeld.com Take a look at Arthur's Tai Chi programs: Arthur's Books: Take a look at Arthur's videos on YouTube.
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