Podcast appearances and mentions of James Frazier

This week Craig, Phil, and Will watch the Spike Lee joint Do The Right Thing with special guest James Frazier. Also on the pod, Phil finally met a horse!

Ellen Chenoweth hosts this exploration into the work of influential dance artist Liz Lerman, including the voices of Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, James Frazier, and Pamela Tatge, as well as numerous passages in Lerman's own words.

Joe Hawley Newsletter: https://www.joe-hawley.com/ (https://www.joe-hawley.com/) This week we have James Frazier on the podcast!   James Frazier is a seminar presenter, storyteller and personal development coach with a background in counseling, experiential psychotherapy, and personal and spiritual development. James has been conducting experiential workshops throughout the US, Canada and in Europe since 1986. A serious student of depth psychology as well as a seasoned teacher and guide, James has a wide range of experience in both group and individual work with a Jungian and Neo-Jungian orientation.  In this episode, James and Joe dive into rites of passage and initiations, why they are so important, and what their absence has done to our society. James reads and breaks down a beautiful and important quote from Carl Jung before we dive into the shadow, dreams, and tools for tapping into our subconscious minds. You're not going to want to miss this one! “The psychological rule says that when an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside as fate. That is to say when the individual remains undivided and does not become conscious of his inner opposite the world must perforce act out the conflict and be torn into opposing halves” - Carl Jung Want access to extended episodes and bonus material? Subscribe to the premium podcast onhttps://thehartcollective.circle.so/checkout/qc-premium-access ( Circle) Want to watch this episode? Subscribe to myhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH-fGbXb-BCZ2d7c1LIXjdg ( Youtube Channel) If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quantum-coffee-with-joe-hawley-podcast/id1526131260 ( Apple Podcasts) “The psychological rule says that when an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside as fate. That is to say when the individual remains undivided and does not become conscious of his inner opposite the world must perforce act out the conflict and be torn into opposing halves” - Carl Jung Connect with James Frazier: Website | https://www.jamesfrazier.com/ (JamesFrazier.com) Offerings | https://www.jamesfrazier.com/services (Individual Personal Development & Workshops) Connect with Joe Website | http://www.joe-hawley.com/ (www.joe-hawley.com) Website | https://www.thehartcollective.com/ (The Härt Collective) LinkedIn | http://linkedin.com/in/joe-hawley (Joe Hawley) Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/joe.hawley/ (@joe.hawley)   Looking for remote work? Check out http://www.growmotely.com/companies?afmc=thc (growmotely.com)   Former pro athlete? Looking for community? You're not alone. Check out https://manvandogblog.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=969247962f6f6290a6a25a27f&id=57d147c59e&e=f05c590f0c (The Härt Collective).   Hart Collective Retreats: https://www.thehartcollective.com/events (https://www.thehartcollective.com/events)   Check out my reality based podcast, https://www.lovenlifepodcast.com/ (Love 'n Life)   Checkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-the-game/id1533171572 ( Life Beyond the Game), where I talk to former professional athletes about their transition out of sports   If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quantum-coffee-with-joe-hawley-podcast/id1526131260 ( Apple Podcasts) Quantum Coffee is a show that provides deep, powerful, insightful conversations with top thought leaders and experts in the field of holistic healing in all areas including the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. We curiously discuss esoteric topics, spirituality, alternative healing modalities, sacred plant medicine and psychedelics along with personal stories of transformation, healing and growth with the intention to share the wisdom, knowledge and personal experiences...

In part 1 of 2, Warner Bros executive and film historian George Feltenstein joins with Alan K. Rode, author of “Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film,” for a lively discussion of the 1938 classic gangster film ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES.  George gives background on the restoration process to bring the film to Blu-ray and explains why he was so adamant about releasing the film before the end of 2021.Alan K. Rode provides additional insights into the director of the film, Michael Curtiz, and his relationships with the star-studded cast of James Cagney as Jimmy Sullivan, Pat O'Brien as Father Jerry Connolly, Ann Sheridan as Laury Ferguson, Humphry Bogart as James Frazier, and The Dead End Kids (who first appeared with Bogart in the 1935 film DEAD END).In addition, they discuss the importance of this beloved film to Warner Bros and film history.www.alankrode.comwww.filmnoirfoundation.comwww.theextras.tv

Finding H.E.R. is a love story of a man and woman finding their way to God and in return she finds H.E.R.self in the process and her husband finds his way back home! Marie and her husband James Frazier both came from broken backgrounds. James' mom was an active drug user and seller and taught him how to do the business. Drugs, alcohol, abandonment neglect, and abuse was their normal. They met as young teenagers where both had already been on their own and trying to survive. Basically they grew together and by the grace of God survived the sword of drugs, poverty, darkness and much more!  They have been together 20 years this year, have 2 amazing boys, a daughter, and a granddaughter.     In this episode you will hear the raw, real life story of what all they went through and how God brought them through it all. They survived!   Marie's life verse during these difficult years was Psalm 73:25-26:   Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.   As I listened to their story, the scripture came to me in Jeremiah 31:1-4    “At the same time,” says the Lord, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people.” Thus says the Lord: “The people who survived the sword Found grace in the wilderness— Israel, when I went to give him rest.” The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt, O virgin of Israel!You shall again be adorned with your tambourines, And shall go forth in the dances of those who rejoice.   In order to “thrive” you have to first “survive”. The Bible recognizes those who survive then HE sets you up to THRIVE!  God has promised to take what the enemy meant for harm and turn it around for our good!    If you would like to purchase Finding H.E.R. go to:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/166282484X/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_FMFW41642RFGYGVV5CY8   https://kwcnation.com/products/finding-h-e-r-signed-copy   https://www.facebook.com/IAMHERministries/

The story of how 1 dirty cop can change so many lives.

On this episode of The Game of Nerds podcast, I'm sitting down with our resident zombie expert and my "work-husband," Jon Hicks, to talk about our adventures on the convention floor. Before Andy was on the floor doing conventions with me, the rule was Jon had to be going to the convention for me to go. So over the past six years, we've racked up a lot of convention time between the two of us. As SDCC@Home 2021 begins this weekend, it only seemed fitting for Jon and me to talk about our convention experiences as well as tips and tricks. Before we jump into conventions, though, Jon gives us the low down on the Pokemon card situation at Target and how he's deep into old episodes of Unsolved Mysteries. I'm convinced our parents just showed us the show to behave and not do something crazy with friends. As we begin chatting about conventions, we accidentally started with the best/worst example. Heroes and Villians, Fan Fest, or Walker Stalker Con, whatever you want to call it, is a prime example of how a convention with a great idea can turn bad quickly. It's considered the Fyre Festival of conventions. Here at The Game of Nerds, we've reported multiple times on Fan Fest Events, the legal trouble of its own James Frazier, and the outcome of the now-defunct convention. But there are plenty of great conventions to talk about, San Diego Comic-Con is the most popular out of all of it. It's over 50 years old, and Jon happens to be the only one on staff who has actually attended the convention. The Game of Nerds has applied for press passes for 8 years now only to be denied by new rules and requirements every year. We talk about Jon's venture to SDCC and how it's basically impossible to do everything. Just like all the movies and shows depict, people are lining up days in advance to camp out for a single panel at Hall H. If you are too busy camping you can't really do anything else the con has to offer. Many convention attendees will get worried if they are missing days, but Jon assures listeners that there is usually so much going on and around the convention that you don't really have to worry if you are missing tickets. Jon and I detail how some of these larger conventions work via lotteries for tickets, panels, and booths. This is when having a team or a system is extremely helpful. While Jon says getting the tickets for SDCC was the best moment of his life, it was the most stressful. He only got his tickets by sheer luck and friend's helping. Would he do it again? For him, once was enough. SDCC is for the die-hard fans and for those there to make money. Larges Conventions like SDCC are known for vendors having special convention exclusives or limited amounts. Some people strictly follow these conventions to pick up the merchandise to turn around a "flip" it for profit. If you've ever heard us say "Fuck Flippers," this is where the word comes from. It's when someone buys something to sell it for more profit. This is where I discuss my problem with SDCC and how I feel it's nothing but a money grab. While it's supposed to be a fan and media event, both these groups of people aren't being represented well. Tickets are limited for fans, and the media teams who are getting "free tickets" don't even care about the event. The pandemic was a doozy for everyone, and the conventions scene is no different. Many conventions weren't sure they were going to see the light of day again. So we are aware that conventions are trying to make their money back and that conventions are indeed a luxury. That doesn't mean that they can't be accessible to everyone. Reed Pop and Wizard World were two companies that quickly pivoted when the pandemic shut down conventions. They both started offering online panels and memberships for exclusive access to events. This system seems to be working for them as people decide whether they are ready to return to unperson events. We go on to talk about ECCC or Emerald City Comic-Con.

In which one pioneer's midlife crisis leads him to a brush with Donner Party death and then prosperity in gold rush California, and John is tempted to murder a bassist with a whip handle. Certificate #51638.

With a background in counseling, experiential psychotherapy, and personal and spiritual development, our guest, James Frazier, has more than 35 years of experience synthesizing his wisdom into an easily understood, practical, and accessible framework. He's spent decades engaged in a deep study of various systems of thought, from depth psychology, Jungian and Neo-Jungian sensibilities, various esoteric religious models, all the way to mythic and archetypal symbols, so, needless to say, this convo is chalked full of insights from the depth of his teachings. In this episode we explore: •the four things men who are looking to “do their work” should focus on •how to recognize and heal your mother wounds •why it's important to know our dream symbols •why finding your artwork is critical •how to do shadow work •the archetypes of the male psyche: King warrior magician lover Book recommendations: •A Man and His Symbols by Carl G Jung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE AND DIRECT! from the CAMP COPPERHEAD RALLYGROUNDS in OKLAHOMA the ADS CREW will be sitting down and puffing tough with some amazing local talent and old friends alike . Chris Ganulv gardens, Kenny Ray Puff n Paint , WHITE RABBIT MEDICINALS , Travis and Kristie from HARVEST FESTIVAL, Ryan Early the man behind a plethora of canna companies such as HEMPYRE GENETICS , CAN-TEK LABS, AMERICAN WHOLESALE HEMP and GROW BLUE MAGIC to name a few. And if that's not enough guests for you ...we got more Our old friend JAMES FRAZIER from FRITZ FARMS will be gracing us with his presence and hopefully some fire concentrates and lastly but oh not leastly we will be doing a walk through at TOP QUALITY BUDS and see what blood sweat and don't forget the tears can bring when teams come together .....oh yea with so many guests almost forgot it's the last Friday of the month so that means it's ILUMINAR GIVEAWAYTIME !! So take a break from a long day NOODLIN and pack a bowl , Roll that doobie or drop a huge glob on that banger and join us for this special OKLAHOMA EDITION of the ADAM DUNN SHOW. Special thanks to HEMPTON HEIGHTS for the amazing 420 friendly accommodations ! #oklahomaedition #topqualitybuds #hemptonheights #campcopperheadrallyground #chrishanulvgardens #fritzfarms #puffnpaint #hempyregenetics #growbluemagic #canteklabs #americanwholesalehemp #whiterabbitmedicinals #harvestfestival

This week’s episode, exploring Princess’ character, was one of those ones I wasn’t sure about at first, but liked more and more the more I thought about it. It was moving, intriguing, and tense at times, and also it was not without its flaws. Lucy and I are happy to be joined this week by James Frazier, former host of the Walker Stalker Podcast with James and Eric. Support: patreon.com/jasoncabassi or buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation (thank you!) Contact: (650) 485-3323 or brains@podcastica.com Social media: facebook.com/deadcast and twitter.com/jasonandkaren Rate us on Apple Podcasts: walkingdeadcast.com Other shows: podcastica.com Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered classrooms around the country and the world, a new NPR/Ipsos poll find U.S. parents are guardedly optimistic about the academic and social development of their children. 62% of parents say their child's education has been disrupted. And, more than 4 out of 5 would like to see schools provide targeted extra services to help their kids catch up. This includes just over half of parents who support the idea of summer school. WBGO resident reporter and dad James Frazier has more on what parents and students having been facing during remote learning. This feature is part of Newark News and Story Collaborative made possible by grants from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the Victoria Foundation. The Newark News and Story Collaborative, headed by WBGO Community Engagement reporter Brit Harley, is committed to elevating community-driven storytelling to fill information gaps in both local and national media. The Collaborative trains

On this episode of the 'What James Loves Podcast', Host, James Frazier, talks to Jason Cabassi. Jason is a podcaster who has the largest Walking Dead podcast in the world and on iTunes. You can tell Jason loves what he does, as he's extremely detailed and prepared for every episode.  Jason was also the long-time moderator for panels at Walker Stalker Con and Heroes & Villains Fan Fest conventions throughout the world. We explore how Jason started as a podcaster and where he is today. We also discuss why he loves it and what keeps him passionate about it. More importantly, Jason shares how what he does reaches and affects others!If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave some positive feedback or subscribe wherever podcasts are available!If you enjoyed this interview or would love to be a guest, please share your feedback or interest at james@crookedllama.comYou can also follow James Frazier on Instagram @JamesAFrazierJr

I am very excited to get back into the groove of things here in season three, and I am ready to get at it! How about you?In today's episode, were going to talk about:Looking back in hindsight how crazy the year 2020 washow it changed all of our liveshow it personally affected meand some positive things that we can carry throughout the rest of 2021 I would like to thank Christopher Griffen for becoming an Offical Patreon. Chris, thank you so much for your $1 sub. It means way more than you know!I also want to give a massive shout out to James Frazier for staying subscribed for an entire YEAR!!! WOW! For making it a whole year, you will be receiving a UNIQUE SPECIAL Hoodie that only one-year subscribers get! I am officially up to 3 patrons now! (how exciting!)My goal is to reach 10 subscriptions by the end of this month!If you would like to be a supporter of my show, please check out the link in the description! You can subscribe for as little as $1. I also have my $15 coffee brand subscription now! For $15 a month, you get (1) 12oz "I Needed This" coffee mug and a monthly box of your very own "I Needed This" K-Cup coffee! Want to support the show for only $1? Click Here: www.patreon.com/ineededthis Email: ineededthisdave@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/needthisdave/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/INeededThisDaveTwitter: https://twitter.com/ineededthisdave Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/ineededthis)

On this episode of the 'What James Loves Podcast', Host, James Frazier, talks to Abel Deida. Abel is a tattoo artist but his talents aren't limited to just tattoos. Abel is an amazing artist in several forms of media! Abel's attention to detail, patience, and desire to provide clients with amazing, lasting art, separates his work from so many others. We explore how Abel started as a tattoo artist to where he is today. We also discuss why he loves it and what keeps him passionate about it. More importantly, Abel shares what's important about what he does and how it positively affects others.If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave some positive feedback or subscribe wherever podcasts are available!If you enjoyed this interview or would love to be a guest, please share your feedback or interest at james@crookedllama.comYou can also follow James Frazier on Instagram @JamesAFrazierJr

On this episode of the 'What James Loves Podcast', Host, James Frazier, talks to Matt Fine. Matt is a stylist and just an awesome all-around person! Matt is someone who had a vision for what he wanted to do and how he could do it while making people feel confident about themselves.We explore how Matt started as a stylist, how he went from trying to make it in the music industry in Nashville to owning multiple salons and barbershops. We also discuss why he loves it and what keeps him passionate about it. More importantly, Matt shares what's important about what he does and how it positively affects others.If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave some positive feedback or subscribe wherever podcasts are available!You can watch this interview and all of our interviews on CrookedLlama.comIf you enjoyed this interview or would love to be a guest, please share your feedback or interest at james@crookedllama.comYou can also follow James Frazier on Instagram @JamesAFrazierJr

On this episode of the 'What James Loves Podcast', James talks to Kevin Klug. Kevin is a strength coach to the stars and to people he turns into physical stars, getting into the best shape of their lives! Kevin is someone who had a vision for what he wanted to do and how he could do it while making people's lives better and healthier. We explore how Kevin started as a strength coach, how he went from training the musical trio Lady A, then onto artist like Sam Hunt and Luke Combs, while growing a mobile strength training company. We also discuss why he loves it and what keeps him passionate about it. More importantly, Kevin shares why what he does is important and how it positively affects others.If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave some positive feedback or subscribe wherever podcasts are available!You can watch this interview and all of our interviews on CrookedLlama.comIf you enjoyed this interview or would love to be a guest, please share your feedback or interest at james@crookedllama.comYou can also follow James Frazier on Instagram @JamesAFrazierJr

Surprise guest James Frazier, founder of Walker Stalker Con, joins me this episode. As most of you guys know, I moderated panels for WSC throughout its run, meeting most of the Walking Dead actors and many of you listeners around the country and overseas. It was quite the experience, and I’m grateful to James for putting it together. As you might also know, the whole thing fell apart at the end, and a lot of people are still owed refunds and payments. And James is here to talk about all facets of Walker Stalker Con: how it started, what it was like to run it, what went wrong, and what recourse people who were affected may have. Support the show: https://patreon.com/jasonandkaren See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Frazier, a member involved in local, county, state and national association leadership, talks about the importance of every member getting involved in their association, but in particular how Educational Support Professionals can get involved.  Follow our Hosts Sean M. Spiller | @SpillerForNJEA Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Subscribe to Member Voices We are proud to be listed in the Apple Podcast Directory. Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today! Show Hosts Sean Spiller Sean Spiller, a high school science teacher in the Wayne public schools, is vice president of the New Jersey Education Association. Spiller was elected as NJEA vice president beginning Sept. 1, 2017. At NJEA, Spiller has served as chair of the Congressional Contact Committee, as a member of the Urban Education Committee and as an ethnic minority-at large representative to the Delegate Assembly. He was also a member of the National Council of Urban Education Associations (NCUEA). Jeffrey Bradbury Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today, is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, speaker, writer, broadcaster, consultant and educational media specialist. He is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey.  In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of Top 50 educators using social media at the first-ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year. Jeff has Keynoted for the Pearson Authentic Learning Conference, EdTechNJ and most recently at Columbia University’s Teacher College and Podcast Mid-Atlantic.

A wild Amanda Rodriguez appears! Plus, Lady Frost versus Tess Valentine, and Breaux Keller and James Frazier tag up against Twisted Tate and his new cohort Dame Smith!

A wild Amanda Rodriguez appears! Plus, Lady Frost versus Tess Valentine, and Breaux Keller and James Frazier tag up against Twisted Tate and his new cohort Dame Smith!

“In order for us to re-sacralize the world, we have to really get back in touch with the sense of sacred within, and it can also be done by getting a sense of sacred without.” ~ James Frazier I happy to share this interview audio from my archives with James Frazier, who led me in my first holotropic breathwork experience several years ago. James is one of the most experienced breathwork practitioners in the country having led Breathwork seminars throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. James has over 30 years of experience in the field of counseling and personal growth and development consulting, having studied under Dr. Stanislav Grof who developed holotropic breathwork and was in the first group to be certified by Dr. Grof to practice. In this interview we discuss what holotropic breathwork is and why it is so powerful, James’ experience studying with Dr. Stanislav Grof and over 30 years leading workshops, plus James breaks down the history of our disconnection from nature - and what we need to do to get it back in order to save ourselves and the planet. This conversation goes DEEP, looking at the erosion of myth in our culture, the rise of rationality and the origins of what James calls our “collective schizophrenia” that we must breakthrough in order to create a new story (hint: we need to do both our inner work and connect with nature today!) For detailed show notes, click here Learn more about Wildly Rooted + Venessa's work Wildly Rooted Book a Nutrition or Akashic Record Session Wildly Rooted on Instagram

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Eric Nordhoff - Eric and I talk about not having regrets, living dangerously, finding out what you're capable of,  and how there's always a way to find more time to pursue your passions. If you want to take a chance on YOU, this is your podcast.  Today on Let's Figure It Out you'll meet Eric Nordhoff. You may know him as the Co-Founder of Walker Stalker Con, now called Fan Fest, an Inc Fortune 500 company. He is a courageous innovator, creator, entrepreneur and business inventor who is having success monetizing his creativity.   Eric shares with us his professional journey and how he's followed fun and listened to his gut to pursue what some may call an unconventional career path.  Eric's career began managing domestic and international sales and marketing at christian entertainment companies for a decade, touting artists like Amy Grant, Sixpence None the Richer, Michael W. Smith and Take 6. In 2008 he had the foresight to see how working in the music industry was going to change with the evolution of iTunes and online music. He saw the growing trend of Amazon and Ebay and leveraged his music relationships to create new online sales businesses. He was an early adopter of podcasts, seeing their future in business development, realizing he could leverage them to help grow his sales team. In 2013, he took a love of the TV show "The Walking Dead" and together with James Frazier, founded The Walker Stalkers Podcast for fans of the TV Show. It evolved into a successful convention business - Walker Stalker Con (and it's affiliated Heroes & Villains Fan Fest) serving 500,000+ people annually. The company, Fan Fest, is now an Inc. 500 company.  A heads up, Eric and I have known each other since high school so you'll get an inside peek into two "young" friends reconnecting. I was excited to feature him on the podcast to share with you how he figured out how to monetize his creativity, continue evolving, and be one step ahead of the trends.   Let's Figure It Out with Eric Nordhoff... Eric's Website  - www.courageouscommunity.com Instagram - Eric_Nordhoff Music by Eric - www.quiettimemusic.com "I think we should all pursue something that when we’re doing it we lose track of time because we're just enjoying being in it, doing it." - Eric Nordhoff

Jim Frazier, Gold Star Family member in Illinois who leads Gold Star Survivor Outreach efforts, joined the conversation on May 25, 2016 as part of our live Skokie Theatre series in advance of the 2016 City of Chicago Memorial Day ceremony and parade. The discussion is centered on the important work being done to support Gold Star Family members in Illinois and across the country. Originally published August 10, 2016 | Season 1 Episode 3 

If there's one thing I know about my former podcast partner and friend, it's that he goes after his passion with 100% abandon. That's what I wanted to capture in our conversation today. What drives this convention promoter and entrepreneur to achieve his dreams while still maintaining a healthy family life and keeping it all in perspective? What a way to finish the week! Enjoy this sit-down with my friend, James Frazier - who I call "The Lion Chaser".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnYo-X5c4mE Subscribe on Youtube Should Christians celebrate Christmas? Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is coming. But along with the Christmas season, come those who criticize and bash it. It is easy to respond to attacks from atheists and Christian cults such as the Jehovah Witnesses that don’t believe anything should be celebrated; however, often Christians have a hard time responding to those who have bought into the propaganda stemming from spurious works such as James Frazier’s “The Golden Bough” ((James Frazier. The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion. (London, UK: Macmillian, 1890).)) and believe that anything related to Christmas, and even the origin itself, has pagan roots. Video on Youtube: Should Christians Celebrate Christmas. Each of the spurious claims could be addressed; however, the question is not whether people used one element or another in pagan religions. After all, pagans made sacrifices on altar, used incense, and burned lamps with oil in worship, all of which are proscribed by God in the Old Testament for use in Jewish worship. It isn’t about the trappings, it is about the purpose and the focus. And I will argue that based on the example set by the Feasts of the Lord that every Christian should feel free to celebrate Christmas because it fulfills three purposes. The first purpose is to look to the past and remind us what God has done for us The second purpose is to look at the present and give thanks for what he has given us The third purpose is to look to the future and build the community. Purpose #1 of Celebrations: Remember What God Has Done The first purpose is to remember what God has done for us in the past. In Leviticus, ((Leviticus 23 contains instructions for the Feasts of the Lord.)) God gave Moses instructions for feasts days that were to be observed by the Jewish people: the spring feasts which included Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, First Fruits and Shavout, and the Fall feasts, the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. The spring feasts were a continual reminder of God’s deliverance of the Jewish people from their bondage in Egypt. The purpose of holy days, or holidays, are to be a reminder of what God has already done. At Christmas, we look back to that day when the angels were able to finally announce that the long looked for Redeemer had come. Purpose #2 of Celebrations: Give Thanks to God The second purpose of the times of celebration was to give thanks to God.

Here's the Jeffrey Dean Morgan panel from Walker Stalker Con Atlanta last weekend. One of my favorite panels ever. JDM slips in and out of character, and quickly wins the crowd over. Let's see if he'll do the same for you :) We're also joined by Greg Nicotero, who directed the S7 premiere and gives a lot of great info on the thinking and logistics behind it. A big giant thank you to Walker Stalker head honcho James Frazier for letting us play this. Want to see some of these panels in person sometime? Check out walkerstalkercon.com! In the meantime, if you appreciate what Karen and I do and want to help support us and keep all this going, please check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/jasonandkaren. We added a $2 tier and put up a little 10-minute mini-podcast. Support the show.

So many geektastic trailers and news came out of Comic Con last week, and Karen and I nerd out about it all with special guest James Frazier, head honcho at Walker Stalker Con and fanfest.com. Plus, we muse on which Walking Dead characters we'd want as roommates in the real world, and then to wrap it up, we cover the new 80's-horror-sci-fi-inspired Netflix sensation, Stranger Things! All that plus the latest WD news and your amazing feedback. This episode brought to you by: Blue Apron: For less than $10 per meal, Blue Apron delivers seasonal recipes along with pre-portioned ingredients to make delicious, home-cooked meals. Get your first three meals free with free shipping by going to blueapron.com/deadcast. NatureBox delivers a world of carefully sourced and nutritionist-approved foods right to your door. Each snack contains wholesome ingredients - with no artificial sweeteners, flavors or colors. Go to naturebox.com/deadcast to get two bags of snacks free. If you'd like to give us a call, you can call us at (650) 485-3323 or email brains@podcastica.com. You can download and subscribe to us in iTunes at walkingdeadcast.com/itunes. Look for us on Facebook at facebook.com/deadcast and on Twitter at twitter.com/jasonandkaren. And you can find us on the web at walkingdeadcast.com. And don't forget to click through our Amazon link, walkingdeadcast.com/amazon, whenever you shop at Amazon. Thank you! Rarrr! Support the show.

Karina Deniké is a vocalist and songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area. Born in Cambridge, England to Czech dissident artists, Deniké spent her early years performing street theatre throughout Europe, Northern Africa, and India. Upon settling in Oakland, California at age 12, she immersed herself in the vibrant local arts and music scenes of the area, soaking in everything from punk shows at the legendary 924 Gilman to the talents of jazz/soul greats Jon Hendricks, Fred Marshall (Vince Guaraldi, Chet Baker), and Sugar Pie Desanto. At age 18 she released her first album with the dual female fronted Dance Hall Crashers, and at 22 she was signed to major labels MCA and Warner/Discovery. Deniké has made a lifelong study of the finer nuances of vocals, harmony, and performance, moving fluidly from intimate torch song chanteuse to soul singer to punk powerhouse. From pop music to jazz to modern composers' works, she has lent her voice, arrangements, and compositions to more than 30 records, soundtracks, and countless national and international performances, and is an active member of the Bay Area music scenes. After extensive and fruitful collaborative work, Karina Deniké is excited to present the first album entirely focused on her unique compositional voice. "The writing for this album, Under Glass, began when I fell in love with a beautiful Farfisa chord organ. A charming, quirky wooden toy whose big reedy sound fully transported me to another time. I immediately wrote the song 'Musee Mecanique', a 1930’s inspired love ditty with a nod to my dear San Francisco and her stunning shores." Under Glass was released April 14, 2015 and features Deniké's six piece band and an impressive list of additional talent. Centered around power vocal performances and ornamented with an unusually rich collection of vintage sounds — including the chord organ, bass clarinet, Fender VI baritone guitar, vibraphone, and celeste — Under Glass features some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians and composers: Aaron Novik (Tzadik Records, PortoFranco Records), Michael McIntosh (Ralph Carney's Serious Jass Project, the Cottontails), James Frazier, Eric Garland (Mads Tolling, Donavon), and Lily Taylor (Pour Le Corps Records). The album also highlights guests Deston Berry and Alex Dessert (Hepcat), Ralph Carney (Tom Waits, B-52's), Brigid Dawson (Thee Oh Sees), Ara Anderson (Tin Hat, OK GO), and Meric Long (The Dodos). With nods to doo wop drama, crackly records, Motown beats, girl group harmonies, 60's soundtracks, and Eastern European Lullabies, Under Glass is both strikingly original and warmly nostalgic. Its 12 reflective songs are filled with tales of female aviators, love, memory, and personal and regional history, firmly rooted in the musical worlds and seaside city Karina Denike calls home. Deniké has recorded with Dance Hall Crashers (MCA), NOFX (Epitaph), Tony Sly/No Use for a Name (Fat Wreck Chords), Ralph Carney's Serious Jass Project (Smog Veil), and Hepcat (Hellcat), among others. She has shared bills with artists including The Pretenders, Fiona Apple, Beck, The Ramones, Thee Oh Sees, and Aimee Mann and performed at prestigious venues and events around the world, such as the Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland), the Reading Festival (UK), the Warped tour, and the Fillmore. Recently, she contributed the acclaimed opening track to The Songs of Tony Sly; A Tribute (Fat Wreck Chords), was the guest music director for the SF Bay Area's Undercover Presents Series tribute to Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited (hosted by The Contemporary Jewish Museum of San Francisco), contributed lead vocals and vocal production to the album Home Street Home: The sHit Musical (written by Fat Mike of NOFX, and Tony Award winner/Avenue Q co-writer Jeff Marx), contributed a song to the 20th Century Fox film This Means War featuring Reese Witherspoon, and performed at the opening party for the world renowned art festival dOCUMENTA 2012, in Kassel, Germany.

James Frazier from "The Walker Stalkers Podcast" and founder of Walker Stalker Con!

James Frazier from "The Walker Stalkers Podcast" and founder of Walker Stalker Con!

Today's Crizzlecast is special: it's the one where I have a mini-meltdown.  Of course, I wasn't expecting to have one -- nor have it recorded for people to listen to -- but considering how things have been going for me, I decided to get some things off my chest near the end of this ep. I guess I should also mention I spoke to film critic James Frazier for today's show. We talk about seeing films in the Iowa town where he resides, his politics and how he started Critic Speak with former Crizzlecast guest Danny Baldwin. When we start talking about what it's like being a freelancer, that's when things get a bit too real for me. This wasn't my finest hour -- but enjoy it anyway.