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Oh GURL, last episode we brought you a couple of Traitors, now it's time to meet some Faithfuls! Our regular hosts Thotter Stu, Glenn Kevin, and The Velvet Snatch are joined by three fabulous fan favourites; Aaron, Maddy and Meryl from TV's "The Traitors". We talk about round table accusations, on show experiences, plot twists, life after the show, being embraced by the queer community, and much more!Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://instagram.com/Aaronevans97_Follow Maddy on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/Madelynsmedley/Follow Meryl on Instagram: https://instagram.com/Merylwilliams/---GURL Global: https://www.gurlglobal.comThotter Stu: https://instagram.com/lookitsstu/Glenn Kevin: https://instagram.com/glenn_k_h/The Velvet Snatch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevelvetsnatch/The Velvet Snatch official site: https://www.thevelvetsnatch.com#GURL4_2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meryl recently starred in, and won, the immensely popular BBC series 'The Traitors'. We talk about Meryl's slightly nomadic childhood, originating in South Africa before settling in Scotland… Meryl explains the realities and misconceptions of her disability… And we talk all things Traitors, including the excitement of the aftermath… And as always, there's plenty more. www.dontfretaboutdebt.net/blethered/ Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01
Kerri Sullivan is the founder of Jersey Collective, one of New Jersey's most popular Instagram accounts. The project has over 31,000 followers and has been featured by the Asbury Park Press, New Jersey Monthly, CBS Philly, and News 12 NJ. Her writing has appeared in McSweeney's, Catapult, Podcast Review, The Billfold, and elsewhere. She is from Monmouth County but now lives in Essex County. You can find her on Instagram @ksulphoto. Games:Over/Under Best Buy Either/Or -- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Sarah Morton Taggart is a writer who lives in Utah with her two kids and one husband. She performs in a band with said husband and also has several side gigs, which include drawing comics and embroidering maps. Games: Over/Under Best Buy Unexpected Fav -- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Stefanie Seskin and Meryl met in Chicago, and Stefanie now lives in Boston with her cat, Isobel. She works for the City of Boston and eats a lot of ice cream. Games: Over/Under Secret Snack Best Buy -- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Kevin Necessary is a freelance illustrator and the editorial cartoonist for The Cincinnati Enquirer. His cartoons are syndicated by GoComics, and they have been published in publications like The Week and Politico. Kat Klockow is an independent writer, illustrator, and editor working out of Cincinnati. Her current graphic novel projects are Witches and Sorcerers and Miss Grey: Back From the Dead. She is also the editor of the Cincinnati Cabinet of Curiosities comics anthology project which features a new set of Cincinnati and tri-state area ghost stories, urban legends, and creepy cryptids every year. Together they are releasing A 44-page B&W comic anthology about regional urban legends, weird history, and paranormal stories, which you can back on Kickstarter Games: Over/Under (Halloween edition!) Two Truths and a Lie Secret Snack -- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Sara Bir is a chef and writer. She's the author of three cookbooks, including the IACP award-winning The Fruit Forager's Companion, and is an editor with the website Simply Recipes. She lives in Marietta, Ohio and spends her spare time scrounging in the woods for wild edibles. Games:Over/Under Either/or 2 truths and a lie --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Bizzy Coy is a freelance copywriter for arts and entertainment brands. She has published short humorous fiction in The New Yorker, McSweeney's and Vulture. Recent honors include a Fulbright scholarship, MacDowell fellowship and Puffin Foundation grant. She lives in upstate New York. You can get her monthly email newsletter at tinyletter.com/bizzycoy. Games:Over & Under First Date Secret Snack --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Meryl and Liz wrap up the series finale of Friday Night Lights, rightfully acknowledged as one of the best TV finales ever. The Lions win state! Tim and Tyra plan their futures, as do the newly engaged Matt and Julie. Vince, Tink, Buddy Jr., and all of the Lions assistant coaches are off to the Panthers, where Billy reigns as supreme booster again. Coach chooses Tami's dreams over football, so the family moves to Philly where she becomes a college dean. And Coach Eric Taylor is still coaching high school football, melding the hearts, minds, and futures of young men and their families in Philadelphia. Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose. Thank you to everyone who listened and supported our podcast over the years. Texas forever, y'all. --- Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights re-watch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca. Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
The school board eliminates the East Dillon football program, leaving everyone's futures in flux. Will Coach move back to the Panthers, or will the family move to Philly for Tami's college job? Tim threatens to move to Alaska, Luke has mediocre college plans, and Mindy's pregnant with twins. --- Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights re-watch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca. Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
The Lions are going to state! Plus Tami's offered a job interview at a prestigious Philadelphia university, East Dillon faces massive budget cuts, and Tim struggles to find himself, culminating in a heartbreaking fight with Billy. --- Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights re-watch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca. Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Coach may take a college job, so East Dillon throws a banquet honoring him; Vince's dad continues to suck; and Tim and his greasy hair are free on parole, following moving speeches from Billy, Coach, and Buddy! --- Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights re-watch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca. Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Following a contentious loss, Coach Taylor decides to bench Vince for a game and start Luke at QB. Becky and Luke try to start their relationship over but the Seniors recognition night scheduled for Friday's game makes that difficult. Julie continues here hiatus from school and visits Matt in Chicago. Epyck crosses a line during a tutoring session with Mrs. Taylor. --- Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights re-watch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca. Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Everyone lies to the Taylors: Vince lies to Coach about his college visit, TA Derek lies to Julie, and Epyk lies to Tami about her foster home. Plus Julie lies to her parents and runs away to Matt in Chicago instead of finally heading back to school. The only people you can depend on are Becky's new stripper friends. Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights re-watch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca. Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Meryl Williams is a writer for the internet. And today it's her turn in the guest seat as her husband, interviews her in the Sleeper Hit's 100th episode. --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
It's cross-town rivalry week again in Dillon and things get heated when an anti-Lion website appears highlighting the boys' juvenile records. Coach Taylor is concerned when Vince's dad gets more involved in his college recruitment prospects. Billy Riggins works privately with Luke and gets him pumped up for the game but gives him one or two pieces of bad advice. Meanwhile Julie is still hiding out at home and Tami goes up to her school to collect her schoolwork. Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca. Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Lucy Huber is a writer and editor at McSweeney's. She calls into the show to discuss a great show from her past: Sabrina the Teenage Witch Games: Over/Under Either/Or Best Buy Find her online at @clhubes --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Jennifer Peepas has been writing an internet advice column at CaptainAwkward.com for the last ten years. She is the author of an upcoming collection of advice and essays from St. Martin's Essentials. Games: Over/Under Best Buy First Date Books and movies mentioned (Links are to Amazon, but please Shop local!) 1) Paladin's Grace 2) Clockwork Boys 3) Goblin Emperor 4) Upright Women Wanted 5) Witchmark Movie: Queen (2014) --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Ryan Davidson was born and raised in Caldwell, Ohio. He went to Ohio Northern where he studied political science, broadcast journalism and social studies education. Ryan left for study abroad in Scotland in 2006 where he met Lydie, his now wife. They have two kids, Maxime and Abigail. He teaches high school history and economics at an American school in the Netherlands. Games: Over/Under Secret Snack Famous Bae --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Hanif Abdurraqib is a writer from the east side of Columbus, Ohio. His latest book is A Little Devil In America. Games: Over/Under Secret Snack Best Buy Connect with Hanif: His Website His written works and where to buy them. His Instagram Reach out for booking or brand partnerships Here Hanif's Pop-culture plug: Girlhood, by Melissa Febos (The link will take you to Amazon, but please support your local bookstores!) --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Britt Julious is a music critic for the Chicago Tribune, covering Chicago's music scene. She has had bylines in Elle Magazine, Glamour and more. She is a human disco ball. Games: Over/Under Either/Or #FamousBae The $500,000 moment mentioned The infamous "Banana Backpack" Moment Find Britt on Twitter at @britticisms or Instagram --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Elizabeth Gentner is a passionate performer and activist who has performed all over the world. She's worked extensively advancing voter rights and is the current Co-Executive Director of Rank the Vote Ohio, an organization dedicated to educating Ohioans about Ranked Choice Voting. After getting an undergrad degree from the University of Miami in Opera & Psychology and a Masters in Opera at Boston University, she spent 5 years in San Francisco performing and running her own small business. She will have her first post-pandemic performance on May 26th at 7 p.m. in Eden park's Seasongood Pavilion in Cincinnati! Games: Over/Under Either/Or Dinner Party Rank the Vote - OhioWebsite Facebook Twitter More from Elizabeth Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Delegate Danielle Walker proudly represents Monongalia County in the West Virginia House of Delegates. She has dedicated her life to service, family, community, and public advocacy. Delegate Walker is determined to help not only her constituents, but all West Virginia residents, have access to the best quality of life possible. She is passionate about creating an effective solution to the addiction crisis afflicting West Virginians and working to provide affordable housing initiatives so even our most vulnerable communities can live with dignity and secure a better future for our children. Games: Over/Under #FamousBae Dinner Party Del. Walker's pop culture plug: https://www.facebook.com/brandhiirvonandtheexperience/ --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Jessica Ellis is an award-winning screenwriter with degrees from UCLA and AFI. Her debut feature, WHAT LIES WEST, a coming-of-age adventure, is available on DVD on 5/11/21. She lives in LA And can be found giving away free pie on Twitter at @baddestmamajama. Her trailer for What Lies West can be found Here Games: Over/Under Best Buy Weird Habit More about the Rainforest Cafe at the Atlas Obscura Native Candle Company, as mentioned in the show: https://nativecandleco.com/ --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Kevin Necessary is a freelance illustrator and editorial cartoonist. He is currently the editorial cartoonist for The Cincinnati Enquirer. His cartoons are syndicated by GoComics, and his cartoons have been published in a variety of publications such as The Week and Politico. A Cincinnati native, Kevin will fight to the death defending Cincinnati chili. He lives with his wife, Julie, and three cats, Huckleberry, Grayson, and Bonnie. Games: Over/Under Two truths and a lie Either/Or To check out the Dune Soundtrack on Spotify, either scan or click the code below: --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Steven Allen Adams is the state government reporter and political columnist for the Ogden Newspapers chain in West Virginia. He is also a producer and radio D.J. for community radio station WTSQ 88.1 FM in Charleston, where he hosts ska and pop punk show Noise Brigade every Monday at 5 p.m. Steven has more than 15 years of experience working in journalism and broadcast media as a reporter, editor, radio news anchor, TV news producer, sound engineer, and podcast producer. Games: Over/Under Best Buy #FamousBae Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevenadamswv Follow Steve on Instagram: @stevenadamswv You can access the Sleeper Hit Ska Tutorial on Spotify, or search for this code: --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Alex Steed is the co-host of Why Are Dads, and he is the owner of a creative and commercial content production company called Knack Factory. He lives in Nashville, TN and Cornish, Maine. Games: Over/Under Dinner Party #FamousBae Alex Steed on Twitter: @alexsteed Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Just Meryl this week as she shares her thoughts about the 1st anniversary of pandemic living, the Apple+ TV Show Ted Lasso, hair shears, and going ham on your birthday. After the year we all have had, you deserve it! You can find out more about this gorgeous Infinite ear cuff at Maison Miru Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Rather than return to college where she's been humiliated, Julie wrecks her car. As the truth comes out, Coach Taylor is thrown, so much so that he leaves a practice early. Meanwhile Vince's past friend is pressuring him to repay the money that he borrowed. Luke reacts badly to the information that TMU recruiters were using him to get to Vince. Billy Riggins gets to step up for a locker-room speech when Coach is late. Vince's dad steps in to help out his son and Mindy tells Becky that she needs to get laid to get her mind off Tim Riggins and even suggests the farm-boy to do it with. Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca. Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Emma Criswell is an avid book reader, cat mom, meditator, yoga lover, and tea aficionado currently living in Columbus, Ohio. After receiving her Master's in Marketing from Ohio University, she spent the rest of her 20's in NYC living the wine marketing life, working for exciting venues like Robert DeNiro's TriBeCa Grill. Currently, she's VP of Client Relations at Balzac Communications, a beverage marketing firm based in Napa Valley. She is very happily childfree by choice and single, all the while contemplating her next move with her black cat, Henry. You can read more about the childfree movement on Reddit Emma and Meryl play rounds of: Over/Under, Either/Or and #FamousBae Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
The Lions play dirty football, learn minibar etiquette, and make out with old ladies, plus Julie Taylor is a slut! Texas Forever is a Friday Night Lights rewatch podcast. Follow us at @TexasForeverPod, @MerylWilliams, and @LizJuranek. Theme song: "Devil Town," Tony Lucca. Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Ella Dawson is a sex & culture critic who drinks too much diet coke. In her writing, she digs into topics we usually avoid in polite company: from our dehumanizing culture of casual sex, to how shame keeps us silent about our mental and sexual health. Ella's Patreon: https://Patreon.com/brosandprose Ella's Twitter: @brosandprose Meryl and Ella play rounds of Over/Under, Secret Snack, and Famous Bae. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Mandy Shunnarah is an Alabama-born writer who now calls Columbus, Ohio, home. Her essays, poetry, and short stories have been published in Electric Literature, The Rumpus, Entropy Magazine, and more, as well as an essay forthcoming in the New York Times. She's currently working on a book about her half-Southern redneck, half-Palestinian family. She runs the book blog Off the Beaten Shelf and the vintage shop Posh&Page Vintage. You can learn more about all this stuff at mandyshunnarah.com. Meryl and Mandy play rounds of Over/Under, Weird Habit, and #FamousBae Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Allie Ryan works in healthcare marketing. She loves animals, wine, and coffee. She wholeheartedly believes in human rights and that she is a good plant mom and decent cat guardian to her feline friend, Shandy. Allie and Meryl Discuss "Real Talk", self care, and finding the right Primary Care Physician. They play a round of Over/Under, Weird Habit, and Either/ Or. Allie is on Twitter and Instagram Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Writer & podcaster Meryl Williams Clark comes on and we review Hulu's “lesbian Christmas movie” Happiest Season! Plus: First vacation plans post-Covid? A ghost writing secret! And a magic mushroom fail!
Liza Lovegood stops by the show to discuss burlesque as well as some of the podcasts she's been listening to while shut-in due to the pandemic. She also plays a round of Over/Under, Unexpected Fav, and Weird Habit. Liza Lovegood dances burlesque in Athens, OH and loves to make you feel special with her deep throaty… vocal stylings. She also loves musicals and Harry Potter which influences her dances and even her name! Liza on Facebook Liza on Instagram Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC **Editor's note: apologies for the occasional echo in this episode. The Sleeper Hit Crew is working out new and better ways to interview guests!
Will Fogle stops by the show to discuss Medical Marijuana, CBD, and his absolute hate for Black licorice. He also plays a round of Over/Under, Unexpected Fav, and Either/Or. Will is an Emergency Medicine Physician and former Helicopter Physician with nine-years' experience leading multi-disciplinary teams. He is the owner of Fogle's Emergency Specialist LLC, providing telemedicine/telehealth urgent care to patients around the country. He is also the owner of healing-chemistry.com, offering medical marijuana recommendations in Ohio and New York, expanding soon to Illinois. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
It's time once again for a mini ep! Daniel Clark, Meryl's husband, stops by the show to play some games, including Over/Under, Secret Snack and Either / Or. Daniel Clark is a mainframe systems programmer for the bureau of the fiscal service. He has a six-year-old son and loves home brewing, biking and running on his treadmill. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC
Returning guest Gina Watters is back on the show for a games mini episode! Gina is sometimes-writer with a day job in nonprofit development. She lives in Chicago where she staves off existential dread by trying to fight the good fight from her couch, in between episodes of Schitt's Creek. Follow Gina on Twitter @cheetahmarie. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
Returning guest Sarah Morton Taggart stops by to share some kids' TV shows that won't make you tear your hair out, thanks to the magic of PBS Kids. Sarah also plays Be Boss and Best Buy after a round of Over/Under! Sarah Morton Taggart is originally from Utah and has resumed living there after a decade-long stint in Chicago. She squeezes in time to write for a local newspaper and draw comics for her own amusement while raising two little boys. Follow Sarah on Instagram at @sarahmourink and follow her maps making project at @citystitchermaps. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
Andrew McIntire stops by the pod to make a case for Avatar: The Last Airbender (the TV show) as well as its sequel, Legend of Korra. He also plays Over/Under, Either/Or, and Secret Snack! Andrew is a father of 3 and husband who worked in professional politics for 5 years. He has been a political junkie ever since. Follow Andrew on Twitter @AndrewCMcIntire. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
Bonnie Tawse is this week's guest and the author of The Belt Cookie Table Cookbook, published this past June by Belt Publishing out of Cleveland. She is a writer and educator committed to exploring the connections between food, community, culture and the environment. She lives in Chicago with her husband and two sons. Follow Bonnie on Instagram @tawsebonnie. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
Meryl's very good friend Stefanie Seskin stops by for what was meant to be a mini games episode and turned into a great discussion of why it's important to support the creators whose work you enjoy and appreciate. Stefanie plays Over/Under, Best Buy, and Secret Snack! Stefanie and Meryl met in Chicago, and Stefanie now lives in Boston with her cat, Isobel. She works for the City of Boston and eats a lot of ice cream. Follow Stefanie on Twitter @saseskin. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
It's time for a mini ep! Daniel Clark, Meryl's husband, stops by the show to play some games, including Over/Under, Super Group and Best Buy. Daniel Clark is a mainframe systems programmer for the bureau of the fiscal service. He has a six-year-old son and loves home brewing, biking and running on his treadmill. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
Long time listener Kelsey Funk stops by the pod to talk to Meryl about making your own clothing! If you too want to cut down on the amount of fast fashion in your closet *and* have pieces that are tailored to your exact measurements, Kelsey has some ideas for where you can start. Kelsey also plays Over/Under, Be Boss, and a brand new game called Either/Or! Kelsey Funk is a bereavement counselor and crafter. She enjoys making things, plants, yoga, dancing, and spending time with her husband and their chihuahua, Prince. Follow Kelsey on Twitter @kelseylfunk and Instagram @euphoricyarn. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
This week's guest Brad Pierce sells Meryl on Children of Men's message of optimism. This 2006 dystopian thriller tanked at the box office but was an underrated critical darling that resonates today more than ever. Brad also plays Over/Under, Secret Snack and #FamousBae! Brad enjoys most everything pop-culture, with the exception of being a social media ghost! His hobbies include cooking, biking, being outdoors, and hanging out with his wife Colleen and their hound, Millard. He works as a professor at Marietta College's Physicians Assistant program and practices as a PA one day a week at the local cancer center. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
Colleen Pierce left the corporate world of marketing and communications after 12+ years. Now, she is living in the freelance writing world, writing mostly for the life science industry. Colleen is on the show talking about how anyone, but especially women, can build wealth. Outside of the writing realm, Colleen enjoys biking and hiking adventures with her husband Brad, putting her green thumb to good use, and spending quality time with their trusty husky, Millard Fillmore. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
Sara Bir is a chef and a writer. She's the author of two cookbooks, including The Fruit Forager's Companion. She is a regular contributor to Simply Recipes. Before the pandemic, she taught hands-on cooking classes and regularly gave presentations at libraries and festivals. Sara's topic is indie publishing, and she goes into the lack of diversity in publishing at large, including in food media. Meryl & Sara play Over/Under, Be Boss, and First Date and talk about the challenges of dating during a pandemic. Follow Sara on Instagram @sausagetarian. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
Levi Funk is a mental health counselor, musician and Twitch streamer. He stops by the podcast to talk up The Grateful Dead! Meryl & Levi play Over/Under, Two Truths and a Lie, and Best Buy and talk about why it's okay to not be productive during quarantine. The Grateful Dead Starter Pack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04Dayxtcuj97efL1GhfGto Follow Levi on Twitter @LeviFunk_ and on Twitch @funkwgn. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/
Special guest host Gina Watters interviews *regular* show host, Meryl Williams! She talks about why we should be more open about discussions of mental health and treatment. Meryl is a writer for the internet who sends out a super fun feminist-y newsletter every two weeks called The Sleeper Hit. (She hosts a podcast of the same name!) Follow her on Twitter @MerylWilliams! Gina Watters is a Chicago writer and storyteller and general podcast enthusiast. Follow Gina on Twitter at @MercuryMarie5! Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/