Podcast appearances and mentions of mike schilling

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 467 – Mike Schilling on Shoreleave 44 (New and Improved) On this episode we catch up with Mike Schilling, the Head of Publicity/Media Relations for Shore Leave 44. We get a sneak peak of what's to come at this year's Shore Leave convention at their new location in the Diner's […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 467 – Mike Schilling on Shoreleave 44 (New and Improved) On this episode we catch up with Mike Schilling, the Head of Publicity/Media Relations for Shore Leave 44. We get a sneak peak of what’s to come at this year’s Shore Leave convention at their new location in the Diner’s […]

Mike Schilling shares a message on the Paragon Ministry. 

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 447 – Mike Schilling on Shore Leave 43 and Picard

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 447 – Mike Schilling on Shore Leave 43 and Picard

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I am joined by one of my best friends Mike Schilling of the Speaking Nerdy podcast as we talk about James Gunn's DCU announcements. Plus scripture and nerdy news.Check out the Speaking Nerdy podcasthttps://www.speakingnerdy.com/The video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clicking: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypopeMy Microphone - Electro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/2VVg1yaJoin our Parteon: https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsuniteSome of the links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Jimmy Reno and Mike Schilling are on the show to react to last weeks games and to look ahead to the big rivalry game. CFB lines will be chosen and NFL picks will be made. Big time show!!@TheNFLSN https://twitter.com/TheNFLSN

Austin starts it off with some High School football playoff talk. Jimmy Reno and Mike Schilling join the show to discuss the FSU game vs. Louisiana game, CFB bets, and NFL picks@TheNFLSN https://twitter.com/TheNFLSN

Jimmy reno and Mike Schilling join the show to preview FSU @ Syracuse. We do some CFB lines and pick all the NFL games for week 10. Special guest appearances from two people that didn't have school today.@TheNFLSN https://twitter.com/TheNFLSN

Jimmy Reno joins the show to preview FSU @ Miami and other CFB. We will also pick pro football with Mike Schilling, Realtor with Hill Spooner and Elliot. @TheNFLSN https://twitter.com/TheNFLSN

We're Back Baby! Hello everyone Mike Schilling here with my good friend Ricky Pope. We are finally back at it. Releasing new content every Tuesday. We have had lots of things sideline us. From me getting covid to Ricky getting it, his wife getting a heart transplant and him in the hospital twice himself, to me putting my house on the market and finally moving to a new town. It has been a crazy few months. Since we have been gone so long we wanted to take some time and talk about all the nerdy news we have missed over the past few months. We will talk DC, Marvel, Amazon, and lots of other nerdy fandoms. Plus the return of Stupid News. Don't forget to joint us on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and TikTok at @SpeakingNerdy or check out our website https://www.speakingnerdy.com (www.speakingNerdy.com) for all the links. Want to start your own podcast? Use the link below to join Captivate. https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope (This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free.)

This week on the Christian Nerds Unite podcast is a little different again. This is Ricky Pope, and I am still recovering form being in the hospital and my wife is still in the hospital. But I did not want to leave you hanging, so I have decided to share the final part of our Marvel Multiverse RPG Play Test actual Play. I'm joined once again by Mike Schilling of the Speaking Nerdy podcast, Lucas Pinkard and Dan Gibson of the Reverend and the Reprobate podcast, Ashley Cox of Fangirling Over Jesus, and Nate Jesse (BB-N8) of Tatooine Sons. I hope you enjoy the episode. Want to help with my wife's heart transplant? https://gofund.me/6d4e4ac9 (https://gofund.me/6d4e4ac9) Mike Schilling - Speaking Nerdy https://www.speakingnerdy.com/ (https://www.speakingnerdy.com/) Lucas Pinkard and Dan Gibson - Reverend & The Reprobate Podcast https://revandrep.com/ (https://revandrep.com/) Ashley Cox - Fangirling Over Jesus https://www.fangirlingoverjesus.com/ (https://www.fangirlingoverjesus.com/) Nate Jesse (BB-N8) - Tatooine Sons https://tatooinesons.com/ (https://tatooinesons.com/) The video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1) I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clicking: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope (https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope) My Microphone - Electro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/2VVg1ya (https://amzn.to/2VVg1ya) Join our Parteon: https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite (https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite) Some of the links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

This week on the Christian Nerds Unite podcast is a little different again. This is Ricky Pope, and I am still recovering form being in the hospital and my wife is still in ICU. But did not want to leave you hanging so I have decided to share the finale of our Marvel Multiverse RPG Play Test actual Play. I'm joined once again by Mike Schilling of the Speaking Nerdy podcast, Lucas Pinkard and Dan Gibson of the Reverend and the Reprobate podcast, Ashley Cox of Fangirling Over Jesus, and Nate Jesse (BB-N8) of Tatooine Sons. I hope you enjoy the episode. Want to help with my wife's heart transplant? https://gofund.me/6d4e4ac9 (https://gofund.me/6d4e4ac9) Mike Schilling - Speaking Nerdy https://www.speakingnerdy.com/ (https://www.speakingnerdy.com/) Lucas Pinkard and Dan Gibson - Reverend & The Reprobate Podcast https://revandrep.com/ (https://revandrep.com/) Ashley Cox - Fangirling Over Jesus https://www.fangirlingoverjesus.com/ (https://www.fangirlingoverjesus.com/) Nate Jesse (BB-N8) - Tatooine Sons https://tatooinesons.com/ (https://tatooinesons.com/)

This week on the Christian Nerds Unite podcast is a little different again. This is Ricky Pope, and I am still recovering form COVID issues. A little pneumonia. But did not want to leave you hanging so I have decided to share part 2 of Episode 1.5 of our Marvel Multiverse RPG Play Test actual Play. I'm joined once again by Mike Schilling of the Speaking Nerdy podcast and Lucas Pinkard of the Reverend and the Reprobate podcast. I hope you enjoy the episode. You can catch the previous bonus episodes of the actual play at www.ChristianNerdsUnite.com/podcast The video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1) I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clicking: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope (https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope) My Microphone - Electro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/2VVg1ya (https://amzn.to/2VVg1ya) Join our Parteon: https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite (https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite) Some of the links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

This week on the Christian Nerds Unite podcast is a little different. This is Ricky Pope, and I have come down with COVID but did not want to leave you hanging so I have decided to share part 1 of Episode 1.5 of our Marvel Multiverse RPG Play Test actual Play. I'm joined by Mike Schilling of the Speaking Nerdy podcast and Lucas Pinkard of the Reverend and the Reprobate podcast. I hope you enjoy the episode. You can catch the previous bonus episodes of the actual play at www.ChristianNerdsUnite.com/podcast The video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/christiannerdsunite?sub_confirmation=1) I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clicking: https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope (https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope) My Microphone - Electro-Voice RE20: https://amzn.to/2VVg1ya (https://amzn.to/2VVg1ya) Join our Parteon: https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite (https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite) Some of the links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Ricky Pope here. And today we have a special bonus episode of the Christian Nerds Unite podcast. This is our second episode of our Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing game Playtest real play. We play the game and explain things along the way. With lots of dice and jokes along the way. Look out for the third bonus episode as we get Mike Schilling and Lucas Pinkard playing and catch up the the rest of the group. This will be a continuing series until we feel that we have solid feed back from Marvel. Let us know what you think about the game so far. Our Guests: Dan Gibson - Reverend & The Reprobate Podcast https://revandrep.com/ (https://revandrep.com/) Ashley Cox - Fangirling Over Jesus https://www.fangirlingoverjesus.com/ (https://www.fangirlingoverjesus.com/) Nate Jesse (BB-N8) - Tatooine Sons https://tatooinesons.com/ (https://tatooinesons.com/)

We are extra back this week! And this episode is the actual movie watch along to Bad Candy with myself, The FLOP and Mike Schilling.  Bad Candy was a 2020 film released in 2021 staring Derek Russo, Zach Galligan, J. Gaven Wilde, and Corey Taylor. Written by Desiree Connell, Scott B. Hansen, Thacker Hoffman and directed by Thacker and Desiree.  And while it channels the format of great spooky movies like Trick 'r Treat, it falls far short of it's goodness.  We're not saying its a bad movie, we are just saying that if you feel like plopping down the couple of dollars to rent or buy it... we suggest playing this episode as the commentary track.  Regardless, happy Halloween and enjoy the scares... cheers! Jeremy B. 

It is once again the spooky season, which means zombie man Mike Schilling is back! And joining both him and myself is extra special former host, the Flop, Missy! During this episode, we talk all sorts of things ZMAM, Dead Nightmare, Walking Dead, and we watch a bad Halloween movie in Bad Candy, then review it.  So download and listen now. And if you need more, look for the special watch along commentary for the film Bad Candy this Saturday on Halloween itself.  Cheers... and BOO! Jeremy B. 

Scifi Diner Podcast Ep. 408 – Shore Leave 41.6, How Science Fiction Help Us Survive the Pandemic, and Mike Schilling

Scifi Diner Podcast Ep. 408 – Shore Leave 41.6, How Science Fiction Help Us Survive the Pandemic, and Mike Schilling

On this incredible episode of StarPodTrek, we consider the Star Trek and science contents of Starlog magazine in issues 13 and 14 from 1978.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Read along with your personal issue from your collection or for free here:https://archive.org/details/starlog_magazine-013/mode/2up-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check us out at KAG Kon, the free online convention of the Klingon Assault Group.We will be presenting the panel: Vulcan History and Culture.Join KAG at: https://www.kag.org/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Metrotham Con was an awesome multi-genre convention where we presented the panel "Star Trek on Paramount+"https://starpodlogpodcast.blogspot.com/2021/05/can-you-say-metrotham-con.html-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Romulan War is an outstanding independent Star Trek fan production! View it here:https://youtu.be/xlR6QUlZDfA-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------On this episode, Nathan Allan takes us on trip throughout our galaxy in Interplanetary Excursions.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bob Turner &  Kelly Casto consider the Susan Sackett penned Trek Report, including the latest news about how Star Trek Phase II became The Motion Picture.Check them out on 70's Trek!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/70s-trek-star-trek-in-the-1970s/id1138311807?mt=2-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Scotch Trekker Dan Leckie and Mike Schilling fill us in about the new movie that Leonard Nimoy will be featured in: Invasion of the Body Snatchers.Follow Dan at:https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=410439020289254&ref=content_filterListen to Mike at Speaking Nerdy:https://www.speakingnerdy.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Remember when John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, and the cast of Saturday Night Live spoofed the Star Trek? Starlog magazine provided the script to the show for those of us that didn't have a Betamax recorder. Listen to The Last Voyage of the Starship Enterprise!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Star Trek blueprints, Gene Roddenberry and Fredrick Pohl consider what the future holds for science fiction and more!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics: Star Trek, Starlog Magazine, fan films, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek Phase II, Gene Roddenberry, Saturday Night Live------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music used with permission Five Year Mission------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Publication date-Stardate 2021.06.03------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgE_kNBWqnvTPAQODKZA1Ug------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find us on FaceBookat https://www.facebook.com/groups/starpodlog/ and https://www.facebook.com/nayr.kavura.3------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find us on Twitter and InstaGram@StarPodLog------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find us on Reddit atu/StarPodTrek------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to us on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereDownload (right click, save as)

Last week we started a review of Zack Snyder's Justice League with our guest Mike Schilling. Today we share part 2. We had so much fun with this episode and we both really enjoyed the 4 hour film. Let us know what you thought about it. Check out our new store: https://shop.christiannerdsunite.com/ (https://shop.christiannerdsunite.com/) The video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPemMBnO01ShGggVEw2STA?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPemMBnO01ShGggVEw2STA?sub_confirmation=1) Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Affiliates: I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clicking https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope (https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope) My Microphone - Heil Sound PR40 https://amzn.to/3hIVwv3 (https://amzn.to/3hIVwv3) Join our Parteon https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite (https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite)

Along with my special guest and good friend Mike Schilling, the host of the Something About Something Show, we review Zack Snyder's Justice League. We talked so long you will need to come back next week for part 2. SomethingAboutSomething.com Check out our new store: https://shop.christiannerdsunite.com/ (https://shop.christiannerdsunite.com/) The video version is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPemMBnO01ShGggVEw2STA?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPemMBnO01ShGggVEw2STA?sub_confirmation=1) Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Affiliates: I host my podcast with Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host™ - you can too, and get your first 7-days totally free! Clicking https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope (https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=rickypope) My Microphone - Heil Sound PR40 https://amzn.to/3hIVwv3 (https://amzn.to/3hIVwv3) Join our Parteon https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite (https://www.patreon.com/christiannerdsunite)

Convention season is upon us... except that it's not? Social distancing and containment of COVID-19 have led many conventions to postpone their activities, and Shore Leave is one of those cons. Emilie and Mike talk to Mike Schilling from Shore Leave to discuss the convention and what to look forward to from Shore Leave 42 and 41.5! Producer: Jamie Rogers Musical contributions: Captain Meatshield and David Kaylor

Tonight's Menu: Mike Schilling and I discuss the process of developing a convention and why go to a convention year after year. We also talk about the awesome people and events happening at Shore Leave 41. Scifi Diner Podcast 362 – The Process of Conning and Shore Leave 41 (An Interview with Mike Schilling) – Nichelle […]

Tonight’s Menu: Mike Schilling and I discuss the process of developing a convention and why go to a convention year after year. We also talk about the awesome people and events happening at Shore Leave 41. Scifi Diner Podcast 362 – The Process of Conning and Shore Leave 41 (An Interview with Mike Schilling) – Nichelle […]

Tonight’s Menu: Mike Schilling and I discuss the Resiliency and relevance of DS9 and Babylon 5; we also celebrate Shoreleave 40 by looking back and looking at what this year’s con offers. Scifi Diner Podcast 331 – The Resiliency and Relevance of DS9 and Babylon 5 with Mike Schilling – Celebrating Shore Leave 40 This show […]

Tonight's Menu: Mike Schilling and I discuss the Resiliency and relevance of DS9 and Babylon 5; we also celebrate Shoreleave 40 by looking back and looking at what this year's con offers. Scifi Diner Podcast 331 – The Resiliency and Relevance of DS9 and Babylon 5 with Mike Schilling – Celebrating Shore Leave 40 This show […]

Tonight's Menu: Scott interviews Mike Schilling on the Evolution of Fandom and on Shore Leave 39. SciFi Diner Podcast 302 – The Evolution of Fandom with Mike Schilling from Shore Leave 39 You can download the episode here. Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook […]

Tonight’s Menu: Scott interviews Mike Schilling on the Evolution of Fandom and on Shore Leave 39. SciFi Diner Podcast 302 – The Evolution of Fandom with Mike Schilling from Shore Leave 39 You can download the episode here. Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook […]

Mike Schilling delves into the joy of letting a cider go wild, stopping fermentation, double pitching yeast and funky/sour cider. This chat was recorded before a live audience at Beerology in Northampton Massachusetts on Friday November 4, 2016. Mike and his wife Jordana Starr who co-own the store invited cidermakers traveling to CiderDays to stop in pick up supplies. It is an easy on off location just a block shy of the hub and bub of downtown Northampton. Note that there is ample parking behind the storefront. In this chat we discuss: Wild yeast Double pitching yeast Fermentation temperatures Making cider in an apartment vs in a cellar Contact info for Mike Schilling Beerology - website Address: 342 Pleasant Street, #1 Northampton, Massachusetts Telephone: 413 - 829-2337 email: info@beerology.beer FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/beerologynoho/ Twitter: @BeerologyNoho  Mentions in this chat "Funky Lama", a nano brewery in Normandy France is making beer with cider from Manoir d'Apreval in Normandy - The brewers Octave Letellier and Baptiste Guyot do a double yeast adjunct. First with the yeast of the beer and then at the end of the first fermentation of the wort they add the yeast from cider as well as Apple juice. Listen to the chat with Octave Letellier's mom Agathe Letellier episode #049.  Ask for the following 3 #CiderGoingUP Campaign cider supporters - By supporting these cider makers, you in turn help Ciderville.  Big Apple Hard Cider - NYC  Kurant Cider - Pennsylvania  Oliver’s Cider and Perry - Herefordshire/UK  Go to this page to see the ciderchat.com show notes page with photos  Please Help Support Cider Chat's (Ria's) trip to the International Hall of Gala Ciders. I am sure I won't have this trip paid off for a while and every little bit counts. Please donate today. Social Media company mentioned in this chat We Are Pr - helping small business manage social media Donate to Cider Chat! Help keep the chat thriving! Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. Listen also at iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher (for Android), iHeartRadio and where ever you love to listen to podcasts. Follow on twitter @ciderchat    

With a bit of history on the oldest Cider Fest in the US held the 1st weekend of November CiderDays (yes it has always been spelled as one word) was founded in 1994, by Judith and Terry Maloney or West County Cider in Colrain, Massachusetts. Listen to their son West County's cidermaker in 001: Field Maloney | West County Cider, MA USA CiderDays is always held on the first weekend of November. For many years, it was a one day event. It took a few years, but before we knew it CiderDays became a two days and then three days. This podcast chat provides insider tips on traveling to CiderDays, places to stay, where to get cider and off beaten tips for this region. 047: Attending CiderDays provides info 2016's  schedule, that chat goes live on September 21, 2016. Where you can get supplies to make your own cider or buy cider to take home. Tip: Place your order for cider supplies now - especially yeast! Beerology this is a brand new store and it will be open by CiderDays 2016 (Northampton, MA) Beer and Wine Making Supplies, Inc (Northampton, MA) Pine Hill Apple Orchard (Colrain, MA) also has a retail outlet with some cidermaking supplies and they sell bulk cider on CiderDays (usually 3-4 large cider blends so bring your carboys and barrels). Let's begin with a bit of history; The first CiderDays began as a one day event on the first saturday of November, the year was 1994. It has been held on the first weekend of November every year since. Of course the Maloney's didn't do this all alone, but they were certainly the catalyst. Local orchards like Pine Hill, Clarkdale Fruit Farm, the now closed Greenwood Orchard in Northfield, which I regretfully say had one of the most amazing assortment of cider trees around along with a beautiful old press was sold after the owner just couldn't sustain the lack of interest in apples. Ug! Some of those trees are still there shrouded in vines. That orchard sold to folks who don't care about apples. It happens. You can now stop in at so many more orchards to get a jug of cider or buy pear juice at Clarkdale for instance. Many sell  fresh apples - pears and you can also enjoy a walk in the orchard. One of the main source for CiderDays volunteers  was Valley Fermenters, consider to be the oldest homebrew club in the US. I am a member and as such I gladly volunteered to go out to a cider house in the region and stand ready with carboy, airlock and sweet cider to provide a demo on cidermaking. At the end of the day, we all congregated at the building next to Pine Hill which has since been turned into a residence. It was there that West County use to have a tasting room. A few of use showed up and Judith and Terry would provide a big round of cheese and we would all bring out our own bottles of cider. The chatter would grow louder and louder and eventually Judith would stand up on a chair and  thank the group and do a toast. Little did we know that that after party would eventually turn in to the two session Cider Salon that is sold out every year. In 1998, I was invited to the after after party/dinner at the Maloney's. Their home is tucked up high onCatamount Hill. A catamount is another name for a mountain lion. There are many sightings of these big cats and just as many denials by the Fish and Wildlife department in Massachusetts. Driving north of Pine Hill Orchard in Colrain, make sure to look to the right as you go down a long steep and I mean steep hill. You'll want to shift down and slow a bit, not only because of the hill but to see the beautiful life size metal shadow figure that is mounted on the side of the rocky hill that was cut in the form of a mountain lion.  If you see it, you too can say that you saw a Catamount! I certainly passed the lion on my way to the Maloneys, when I was invited to attend their special CiderDays after after dinner party with  local apple farmers like Ben Clark of Clarkdale Orchard and Dave Shear of Pine Hill Orchard.  Along with Paul Correnty who was the chef for many years at the Cider Dinner, up until the Maloney's and the other organizers realized that a larger community dinner made sense for CiderDays. Paul is quick to a smile and also the author of The Art of Cidermaking (1998). Published in 1998, it was the first book I ever owned at the time on cidermaking and by the way he spelled cidermaking as one word. In that book are photos taken of local orchards that are still to this day involved in CiderDays. It was at that first dinner I attend, likely in 1998 cuz Paul was sitting next to me on a milk crate as there were no more chairs. We sat at a long table, with candles illuminating lots of cider smiles, bottles and jugs of cider and good conversation. It was then that I proclaimed out loud that I would really like to help promote apples and cider. And so I did, with many subsequent writes ups and features in Brewing News. I wrote the obituary for Terry Maloney when we lost him due to an industrial accident while working in his cidery in 2010. I had to really work hard to convince the editors to let me have space for cider in the well known beeriodical Brewing News, but they relented and now just this year all the writers for Yankee Brew News were told that they could put cider news in their regular beer column. I'm not precise on the date, but soon I was the only person teaching cidermaking at CiderDays.  For about two years in a row, I did a demo on saturday and sunday. I'm posting a photo of me taken at the saturday event that was held back when the old brick building in Colrain was used. I remember seeing Terry watching me and then saw Mike Beck standing way in the back…I think shaking his head. I had brought along a big jug and bottles to share. I'm a bit of a rogue cidermaker and at the time didn't give a hoot about specific gravity or the science. Mike, probably thought I was crazy and he'd be right. But I also thought what up with this cidery from Michigan that is encasing their bottles is lime green? Of course that has changed, but back then - it was pretty wiggy branding for Uncle John's. I taught cidermaking for the first 16 years of that event, but as my professional work as an international consultant in curriculum and crisis intervention became more demanding I had to pull back. Between 2008 and 2012 I was only able to do my demo at New Salem Preserves and that was about it. I barely had time to make my own cider, and as a result the quality in most recents years really declined. Which leads me to say,  "Yes getting sweet cider to ferment is easy to do. The work of nurturing and paying attention to the cider once you get it rolling requires time and a bit of skill". I suspect I will get back to it and certainly will make cider this year, but not the same volume  that I use to make. My cider is now the voice of many around the world chatting about what you and I love to sip and savor. There are more stories to tell and I plan on collecting those during this coming CiderDays, so if you have one, please don't be shy. I want to hear your tales if you have ever attend Ciderdays and would like to share a special moment for this amazing event - or leave me a message on this site via Speakpipe! Overview of chat tips and mentions Franklin County is located in Western Ma - which is 75 miles to the west of Bos. Folks can fly into Logan airport, Manchester Airport in New Hampshire, the Providence Rhode Island airport and Bradley Field Airport in Ct. Any of these airports will drop you into a region where you can plot your own map to CiderDays. Want to find a local cidery? Check out Cydermarket LLC If you are traveling west on Route 2, pick up cidermaking supplies at NFG Home Brew Supply Shop. They are open  thursday 3-8, friday 9-2 and saturday from 10 - 3. I would recommend Bradley Field, mainly because it is the closest, super easy to get around, with lots of choices for local hotels - and some nearby Beer stops with tasting rooms - note there aren't that many cider hotspots. Its an easy one hour drive up  interstate 91 to Franklin county. Or take Route 75 north and into Agawam and stop at Kaptain Jimmy's. They are part of the Opa Opa Brew Label (yes this is owned by two greek brothers who came to the US with nothing more than a blanket) and they have built up a big beer empire locally. I like this place because they have great food, big pours and a distillery on site. Easy stop, affordable and on you go. Then pop on route 57 and it will take you back to Interstate 91 or go along the mighty Connecticut River and follow Route 5 all the way. That will drop you right smack into Northampton Massachusetts, where Smith College is located. As you are entering town on Pleasant Street you will see to your right Beerology at 324 Pleasant. This is a new home brew supply store own by husband and wife team Mike Schilling and Jordana Starr. I am going to record a Cider Chat at Beerology on Friday November 4th with Ellen Cavalli of Tilted Shed Cider in California and maybe Darlene Hayes too. They are both traveling together. You can listen to my chat with Darlene by going to episode 18. Stop in and get your supplies at Beerology on the way in as they are really stoked to share their wealth of knowledge. Northampton is a college town and a very eclectic city with excellent coffee shops, beer bars, like The Foundry, Dirty Truth, and Sierra Grille. The Sierra Grille has two dedicated cider taps. And I am talking with O'Brain Tomlin (who by the way is actor Susan Sarandon's brother - cool right) he is a great dude in his own right believe me and he loves to talk about food. I expect he will be doing a cider menu that weekend, so stay tuned for last minute tips as we get closer to CiderDays. As you are rolling north on Route 5 out of Northampton you can stop in at Beer and Winemaking Supplies Inc - also a homebrew shop, incase you forgot some critical items like a carboy or a food grade plastic 5 gallon bucket to get some unpasteurized sweet juice that weekend. Also, this stretch of road has a  bunch of gas stations and further up on Route 5 you can hop back on Interstate 91 and sail north or if you decide to take the back way you will pass Big Y grocery store and then River Vally Market - which has a nice selection of food and a bit of cider. From here you are about 20 minutes to Greenfield and Franklin County. Franklin county spans both sides of the Connecticut River. There is a spectacular view at Mount Sugarloaf  which is a State Park. I don't think you will be able to drive up this late in the season, but there is a nice hike that would take an hour of your time to get up and down. Here they filmed a Mel Gibson motion picture a couple years back now. Whatever…and many folks travel here to view the Ct River. You can see all the way south to Springfield. There is a great hike up the road, but I recommend taking the trail with its switchbacks and views along the way and then coming back down the road. Believe me it is worth it. You can then drive north from Sugar Loaf and pass into South Deerfield. that will take you back to Route 5 and in no time you will be in Old Deerfield. There are two big attractions right in South Deerfield, Yankee Candle which is a trippy tourist area, but it has lots of restrooms and a restaurant and then also the Butterfly museum. There is also a Red Roof Inn right off the highway here. This is not a bad location to land after a busy day, because you can fly right up the highway and manever about pretty easily from this spot. It is about a 10 minute drive up the road to downtown Greenfield. Deerfield Academy is located in the Heart of Old Deerfield or Historic Deerfield as some prefer to call it. This is where a lot of events have taken place over the years for CiderDays at the White Church, where we also hold our monthly Valley Fermenters meeting on the second thursday of every month. There is a ton of history here to see. A world class museum and the Deerfield Inn, if you have the bucks to stay here, they do have a very nice restaurant and the location is perfect for many CiderDays events. If you are just driving through this town you will see a ton of old New England homes and the Sheldon Hatchet Door. It is the original door that was there when during a very bloody 1704 Raid on the town. Check the link provided to find more info. Swing up north on Route 5 and soon you will be in Downtown Greenfield. Stop in at Seymour a beer bar, that I know will have cider on hand - I expect they will be having a bit of a cidercentric selection all weekend. I will be there on friday night post Darlene Hayes talk across the street. Watch for my tweets on last minute updates on events and meetups on my twitter feed @ciderchat If you are looking for lodging during your stay check out Airbnb and also some of the fine Bnb's  There are a bunch of selections. There is also a Hampton Inn, a Days Inn in Greefield.  You might be caught having to look south in Amherst and Hadley for lodging or even Northampton. But don't worry, it is all pretty darn drivable and as this is considered the 5 college area there are lots of cheap darn good eats to find too. I use Hotels.com to peruse the reviews and make the best selection and recommend the same to you. As I said earlier Franklin County covers a very wide area. You will hear folks calling the hill towns of Colrain and Shelburne Falls " West County" and some think this is the Berkshires, but in the end it is all still Franklin County. Do know there is lodging also in Shelburne Falls and out this way on Route 2, which is also called the Mohawk Trail. In Shelburne Falls, you have to see the Bridge of Flowers, which was an old trolley track that is now adorn with flowers and lovely to walk year round. This town has also been  used for filming major motion pictures like the Judge and Labor Day. But I know it as a great place to walk about and get a good bite to eat, view the Pothole area south of the bridge that connects Shelburne Falls and Buckland across the river and get a cone of ice cream before heading home. Dinner Options: West End Pub Blue Rock Have treat at Mo's Fudge Factory Recommended hike in Shelburne area: High Ledges (approximately 1 hour back and forth) While you are up at High Ledges, you will pass by a sign that says Wheel-View Farm. This is also a cidery and has a Tasting Room. Check with their webpage to find timing. Coming up from Northampton or Pittsfield, Ashfield's Elmer Store serves food and has wifi. Help Support Cider Chat's (Ria's) trip to the International Hall of Gala Ciders. I am sure I won't have this trip paid off for a while and every little bit counts. Please donate today. Donate to Cider Chat! Help keep the chat thriving!   No need to scroll up. I have posted the chat right here for you to start listening. Enjoy![app_audio src="http://ciderchat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/046-Going-to-CiderDays-Insider-Tips-Massachusetts.mp3"]

Mike Schilling is in charge of publicity at Shore Leave 34. Shore Leave is a fan-run Science Fiction media convention held on August 3-5, 2012 at Marriott's Hunt Valley Inn. The convention features appearances by actors and writers from a broad variety of TV shows and movies ranging from current hits to classic favorites.

Mike Schilling is in charge of publicity at Shore Leave 34. Shore Leave is a fan-run Science Fiction media convention held on August 3-5, 2012 at Marriott’s Hunt Valley Inn. The convention features appearances by actors and writers from a broad variety of TV shows and movies ranging from current hits to classic favorites.

Tonight on the SciFi Diner Podcast, we have an interview with Mike Schilling, from the Shore Leave Convention, who takes us behind the scene at a Con. we also have a Walking Dead Trivia Contest. In news, FOX Announces Fall Premiere dates for Fringe and Terra Nova, A Green Lantern TV Show is in the works, Is Fringe Season Four getting a reboot?, Eliza Dushku gets interactive, Transformers 3 Gets Early Opening at Imax, Transformers 3 will be the greatest 3d film ever, Harlan Ellison in the SciFi Hall of Fame, and The Death of Peter Parker. Miles brings you This week In Star Trek and Colin gives you five inventions that would not exist if Star Trek had not been in the SciFi Five in Five.

Tonight on the SciFi Diner Podcast, we have an interview with Mike Schilling, from the Shore Leave Convention, who takes us behind the scene at a Con. we also have a Walking Dead Trivia Contest. In news, FOX Announces Fall Premiere dates for Fringe and Terra Nova, A Green Lantern TV Show is in the works, Is Fringe Season Four getting a reboot?, Eliza Dushku gets interactive, Transformers 3 Gets Early Opening at Imax, Transformers 3 will be the greatest 3d film ever, Harlan Ellison in the SciFi Hall of Fame, and The Death of Peter Parker. Miles brings you This week In Star Trek and Colin gives you five inventions that would not exist if Star Trek had not been in the SciFi Five in Five.

Tonight we bring you our interviews with author and comic book writer Keith R.A. Decandido and Media Relations Coordinator Mike Schilling about the Shore Leave Convention and specifically this year's Shore Leave 32. We obviously discuss the guests of this years con: Edward James Olmos (Battlestar Galactica's Adm. William Adama; Blade Runner's Gaff), Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica's Capt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace; 24's Dana Walsh; Bionic Woman's Sarah Corvus), Torri Higginson (Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis' Dr. Elizabeth Weir), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' Hercules; Andromeda's Capt. Dylan Hunt), Catherine Hicks (ST:IV Voyage Home's Dr. Gillian Taylor; 7th Heaven's Annie Camden; Child's Play's Karen Barclay), and Dominic Keating (ST: Enterprise's Lt. Malcolm Reed; Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Blair; Heroes' Will). We also discuss the friendliness of the con, many of the authors that will be there, the multiple charities supported by the con, and much, much more. You can find out more about Shore Leave by visiting their website.

Tonight we bring you our interviews with author and comic book writer Keith R.A. Decandido and Media Relations Coordinator Mike Schilling about the Shore Leave Convention and specifically this year's Shore Leave 32. We obviously discuss the guests of this years con: Edward James Olmos (Battlestar Galactica's Adm. William Adama; Blade Runner's Gaff), Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica's Capt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace; 24's Dana Walsh; Bionic Woman's Sarah Corvus), Torri Higginson (Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis' Dr. Elizabeth Weir), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' Hercules; Andromeda's Capt. Dylan Hunt), Catherine Hicks (ST:IV Voyage Home's Dr. Gillian Taylor; 7th Heaven's Annie Camden; Child's Play's Karen Barclay), and Dominic Keating (ST: Enterprise's Lt. Malcolm Reed; Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Blair; Heroes' Will). We also discuss the friendliness of the con, many of the authors that will be there, the multiple charities supported by the con, and much, much more. You can find out more about Shore Leave by visiting their website.

In this Science Fiction podcast, we interview Mike Schilling who talks about the Shore Leave 31 Con. We also chat about Science Fiction news regarding True Blood, District 9, Torchwood: Children of Earth, Brian Fuller leaves Heroes, Terminator Salvation, Virtuality, and Obama in Transformers 2.

In this Science Fiction podcast, we interview Mike Schilling who talks about the Shore Leave 31 Con. We also chat about Science Fiction news regarding True Blood, District 9, Torchwood: Children of Earth, Brian Fuller leaves Heroes, Terminator Salvation, Virtuality, and Obama in Transformers 2.