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Dr. Dan interviews Michele Y. Smith, the passionate CEO of Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP). Michele's inspiring journey and people-centered leadership style drive her work at MOPOP and reflect her deep commitment to community-building, empathy, and mentorship. On today's episode, Michele shares the personal and professional experiences that shaped her. Dr. Dan and Michele explore her dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and developing emerging leaders. Michele explains how pop culture—viewed at MOPOP as a living history—serves to illuminate diverse stories and cultural evolutions. More than just a reflection of our society, MOPOP aims to help shape a more inclusive and impactful cultural future. Dr. Dan and Michele's riveting and compelling conversation shows us the vital role arts institutions play in preserving music, film, and cultural history for future generations—something we need now more than ever.  For more information visit mopop.org and follow @mopopseattle on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let's make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki Carrido, VP of Marketing Strategy and Sponsorships at Museum of Pop Culture, discusses the museum's 25th anniversary, its focus on fashion, film, gaming, and music, and its new CEO's strategic plan. She highlights the recent "Contact High" exhibition celebrating hip hop's 50th anniversary. Carrido shares her background, including her Chinese American heritage, early career at Bank of America, and passion for diversity and inclusion. She emphasizes the difference between working in a large corporation and a cultural institution like MOPOP. Carrido also discusses her love for sports, particularly tennis, and her efforts to balance being a leader and maintaining personal connections. Timestamps: Introduction and Overview of MOPOP 0:00 Recent Exhibitions and Personal Preferences 2:00 Nikki's Background and Family Influence 4:18 Transition from Corporate to Museum Work 6:04 Sales and Marketing Skills 10:17 Diversity and Inclusion Passion 12:47 Challenges and Learning Experiences 14:14 Family Legacy and Values 16:16 Recommendations and Personal Growth 19:33 Closing Remarks and Contact Information 22:10

In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Jessica Lane and Jacob McMurray from the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle, Washington, about how they create engaging learning experiences through exhibits and programs. Jacob, the Chief Collections and Exhibitions Officer, and Jessica, the Director of Education and Programs, share their perspectives on the museum's unique approach to pop culture. Beth, Jessica, and Jacob also talk about: Using pop culture to build connections and inspire creativity Engaging youth and families in interactive and meaningful ways The process of exhibit design, from conception to continuous updates How MoPOP uses its exhibits as springboards for deeper learning through education programs Designing for inclusivity, including sensory-friendly experiences and universal design principles Engage with Jessica, Jacob, and the Museum of Pop Culture MoPOP website: www.mopop.org Jacob McMurray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmcmurray/ Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

I've got a special conversation for you this week: Toni Godwin Sells is the Chief Business and Strategy Officer at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. MoPOP is about to open a new exhibit dedicated to the works of Keith Haring and Toni and I spoke about Keith's work to bring art to unlikely places — and how Toni found connection with other queer nerds through pop culture touchstones from a love of Dr. Who to designing outfits for drag shows.We'll have that conversation in just a moment. First, if you're enjoying The Sewers of Paris, I hope you'll consider supporting the show on Patreon. Patrons get access to an exclusive Discord server, stickers and books in the mail, bonus videos, and more. You can join the Patreon at patreon.com/mattbaume.And you may also enjoy my other projects, like my YouTube videos! I have a brand new video about the show My So-Called Life, and how the character Rickie Vasquez changed television forever. Plus, join me for weekly livestreams on Twitch, my book Hi Honey, I'm Homo!, and my email newsletter. There's links to all that in the episode shownotes, and at MattBaume.com.

Peter, Jason & Iain break down the latest coming and going in a galaxy far far away talking about new Star Wars audio book Padawan's Pride, Rancho Obi-Wan's upcoming Seattle fundraiser at the MoPOP, Passport chaos for a young Skywalker plus those awesome new images of Skeleton Crew's space pirates and the ever handsome Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood. Follow us: X (twitter) https://twitter.com/BoresStar TikTok http://tiktok.com/@starborespodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starborespodcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmtO6_i6WBBlVIm2h0V-qw FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/StarBoresPodcast

Feliks Banel's guests on this live broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY are Jake Rehm and Bill Youngs of Eastern Washington University on this past May's Mullan Road Conference and Mullan Road history; and Richard Blumenthal, author of the new book "Maritime Names of Washington"; plus, a live bootleg from Saturday's performance by The Sonics at MoPoP; and the first installment in our listen back to Stan Freberg's "Oregon, Oregon!" centennial musical from 1959. This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Daylight Time on Sunday, September 8, 2024 via SPACE 101.1 FM and streaming live via space101fm.org from studios at historic Magnuson Park – formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle

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This week is a grab bag special, which is a euphemism for “we forgot to plan anything for this episode,” and our hands are pulling out a special little treat from the archives. That's right, it's a stumble down memory lane where Lindy and Meagan talk about one of their early jobs working at Paul Allen's musical history storage facility, Seattle's Experience Music Project (now MoPOP).From the multi-sensory (

Top Stories:1. Seattle's minimum wage⁠Seattle Times article⁠2. City of Seattle's budget issues⁠Seattle Times article⁠3. Effect of caregiving in the workplace⁠Forbes article⁠4. Brain studies at Allen Institute⁠Yahoo article⁠About guest Marjorie Thomas - CFO, Allen InstituteMarjorie joined the Allen Institute in 2017. As Chief Financial Officer she leads all accounting financial functions including grant administration. Previously Marjorie was CFO and Treasurer of RealNetworks. Before that, she held senior financial positions at Intuit, Sony Electronics, and Hewlett Packard. She served on the board of directors for Junior Achievement of Northern CA and currently serves on the board of MoPop.Host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theweeklyseattle.com

Welcome to the Color of Success Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with Nikki Carrido, the dynamic VP of Marketing Strategy and Sponsorships at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP). Nikki shares her remarkable journey from banking to leading marketing efforts in a vibrant cultural institution. As a proud member of the AAPI community, Nikki emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in her professional and personal life. Join us as Nikki discusses her unique career path, the significance of representation in leadership, and her dedication to creating inclusive environments. Learn about the exciting initiatives at MoPOP, including innovative partnerships and upcoming exhibits that highlight diverse voices and stories in pop culture. Host: Dr. Stephanie J. Wong Guest: Nikki Carrido, VP of Marketing Strategy and Sponsorships at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) Key Highlights: Career Journey: Nikki's unconventional path from banking to becoming a VP at MoPOP. DEIB Initiatives: How Nikki integrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into MoPOP's strategy. Balancing Personal and Professional Life: Nikki's insights on maintaining mental health and prioritizing family. Pop Culture and Mental Health: The intersection of pop culture and mental health, and how MoPOP addresses these themes. Upcoming Exhibits: Exciting new exhibits at MoPOP, including Keith Haring and Asia-focused showcases. Quotes: “I knew that I could use my platform to help other women, especially Asian women, excel in their careers.” “Inclusion isn't just a checkbox; it's about creating environments where people feel safe to be themselves.” “Pop culture is everything from fashion to music to what we eat and drink. It's intertwined with our everyday lives.” Connect with Us: Website: https://www.colorofsuccesspodcast.com/ Subscribe on Platforms: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. Follow on Social Media: @color_of_success on Instagram Memoir: Check out Dr. Stephanie J. Wong's memoir, "Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Working Mother of Color," available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. We'd love for you to subscribe to the podcast and join our community. Share your own "cancel the filter" moments with us and continue the conversation on our social media channels.

In a first for the Seattle City Makers Podcast, we have a returning guest. Michele Smith joined us in season one but since then her role has changed dramatically. Now the CEO of MoPOP, she's leading Seattle's premier pop culture institution. Jon and Michele discuss her vision for MoPOP; who and what defines pop culture; bridging the gap with area youth through film, fashion and music; Seattleites misconceptions of MoPOP and more. Join us for Seattle City Makers with Jon Scholes and guest Michele Smith.

What is the “humanities gap” — and why is it a huge opportunity for museums?Why can't everybody be a philanthropist for the day? What does “cultural literacy” mean, and how can it unlock new approaches to the collections we put on display? Why could a shortfall in humanities funding suggest new ways for museums to be relevant? Why shouldn't a museum buy products and services from its own community?Michele Y. Smith (CEO, Museum of Popular Culture) joins host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to talk about “A Guitar That Teaches Civil Rights”.Along the way: preserving 80,000 artifacts, how revenue drives mission, and why George Clooney's Batman costume is missing its cape.Talking Points:1. MoPOP: a museum designed like a guitar melting.2. Schools have a humanities gap — museums can help.3.  How “cultural literacy” makes subjects relevant.4. How a guitar can teach civil rights…5. … and WALL-E can teach climate change.6. Achieving financial independence from the founder.7. Why not open the annual gala to the community?8. Why not do F&B with local and BIPOC vendors?How to Listen:Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  Everywherehttps://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/  Guest Bio:Michele Y. Smith is the CEO of the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), known for her mission-focused leadership in the nonprofit sector, emphasizing business development, operations, and finance. Her approach prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and mentoring, advocating for philanthropy's democratization through pop culture. Previously, as Chief Business & Financial Officer at Woodland Park Zoo, Smith led the institution through the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving significant growth in revenue, events, and guest services with her dynamic strategy.About MtM:Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://www.cgpartnersllc.com Show Links:Michele Y. Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleysmith/ Museum of Popular Culture (MoPOP) Online: https://www.mopop.org/ MoPOP's “Massive: The Power of Pop Culture”: https://www.mopop.org/exhibitions-plus-events/exhibitions/massive-the-power-of-pop-culture/ MtM Show Contact:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger  alger@cgpartnersllc.com  https://www.cgpartnersllc.com  MtM, the Newsletter:Like the episode? Try the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a one-minute email on exhibition planning and design for museum leaders, exhibition teams and visitor experience professionals. Subscribe here: https://www.makingthemuseum.com 

Robert Costa on all of Donald Trump's legal issues and how they could affect the 2024 Presidential Election // Feliks Banel with "All Over The Map" - Two classic drive-in theaters in the Northwest have opposite trajectories // Scott MacFarlane on the chaos in Congress - a captain-less vessel // Daily Dose of Kindness: A young boy in Gaza gets the care he needs // Travis Mayfield on two big decisions for LGBTQ+ rights across the world // Robert Rutherford from MoPop on the Sound Off! Music Showcase

“As artist Yasiin Bey said, ‘the arts are something we forget we need, until we need them.' In this episode of Artist Mental Health Stories we're joined by one of Seattle's cultural thought leaders James Miles, fondly known as the Fresh Professor. Miles is an Assistant Professor at Seattle University and former Executive Director of Third Stone, the nonprofit known for reviving the Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival in 2023 to widespread acclaim. James has worked internationally as an artist and educator, and was inspired to foment change after seeing so many children who looked like him being disregarded and treated like criminals by our educational systems. James sits with Nathan Hale High School Junior Gavin M. to discuss his evolution from accountant, to actor, to professor and cultural activist using “arts as a tool to navigate the systems of educational inequity.”   In New York City, he was the Director of Education at Urban Arts Partnership, where he created the Fresh Education program that used original hip-hop music and theater to boost academic success in middle school ELA and social studies classrooms. The arts-infused and standards-aligned curriculum guide he designed has been used around the world and has inspired many educators and adults to shift how they teach, work with, and speak to students of all ages. A graduate of Morehouse College and Brandeis University, James has provided professional development to teachers across the world, and has presented at SXSW EDU, NYU's IMPACT Festival, New York Creative Tech Week, Ted Talks, EdTechXEurope, Google Educator Bootcamp, and more. He's on the Board of the Frye Art Museum, MoPOP, on the Advisory Board for SXSW EDU, and was recently appointed as the City of Seattle's Creative Economy Manager. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 More about James Miles: https://freshprofessor.com/ James Miles' Seattle University profile: https://www.seattleu.edu/artsci/about/directory/profile/james-miles.html Leaders Don't Lead: https://www.leadersdontlead.com/

Professor Scott Méxcal sits down with three of Seattle's preeminent tattoo artists to chat about life behind the needle. In this discussion, they will explore the history of tattooing, tattoo cultural traditions, and the personal journeys of tattoo artists Sonrisa Barron, Suzanna Fisher, and Dustin Burt. About the artists: Sonrisa Barron is the owner and lead artist at Serpent Tattoo LLC, established in 2023 in Olympia, WA. With a Bachelor's degree from Evergreen State College and extensive training via a long-term apprenticeship, Barron specializes in neo-traditional and illustrative tattoo styles. Barron believes that tattooing is not just about creating a beautiful piece of art, but also about creating an energetic exchange that promotes healing and clarity. Suzanna Fisher was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and has always felt lucky to live amongst the beauty and diversity that can be found here. Shortly after graduating with a degree in Visual Art from the University of Washington, Suzanna began a tattoo apprenticeship and the fates were forever sealed. Tattooing allows Suzanna to collaborate with clients to realize their vision of personal adornment through a shared appreciation of nature and with respect for this ancient art. Suzanna has been tattooing professionally since 2007 and has owned and operated Bellwether Tattoo in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle since 2014. Dustin Burt specializes in realistic tattoos through the Black and Grey tattoo technique and has developed a style of his own. With a degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and over ten years of tattooing experience, Dustin Burt strives to continually develop as an artist while providing the highest caliber of artwork to his clients. In 2021 Dustin was featured in MoPop's tattoo exhibition “Body of Work: Tattoo Culture. About the Moderator: Scott Méxcal is a public artist, scholar, and art activist. Born and raised in Albuquerque New Mexico, Scott grew up amongst the Nopal and Yucca learning the fundamentals of Chicano Street Art. In 2000, Scott moved to the PNW to earn his BFA from Northwest College of Art and later studied classical painting at Gage Academy of Art in the Aristides Atelier. In 2022, Scott was awarded an MFA through Prescott College in Social and Environmental Practice Art. Scott has lectured at the Seattle Artists of Color Expo and Symposium (ACES), created public art projects, commissions, and exhibitions throughout Seattle, and supports the fight to close the NW Detention Center with Tsuru for Solidarity and La Resistencia. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Gage Arts Academy.

The crew goes all out for October as they dive into the MoPop Top 100 Horror films. Plus, some new horror flicks (to them) that didn't make the list but are still fun.  Sponsored by - Guardian Games –  BabbleBuy Portland Lists - Order Season of the Bruja vol. 1

The Biden administration had a bad weekend on the Sunday shows, including CNN reporting on the President's low approval rating // More crime more assaults and more businesses moving out // Gas prices hit another high but dems are worried about your lightbulbs and ice cream trucks // MOPOP uses invisibility cloak to hide J. K. Rowling // Man out on bail after slamming into police cars // 7-11 employees are under investigation for stopping shoplifter // GUEST: Senator John Braun // Reel Deal : Ari reviews "Theater Camp" and Mike reviews MEG 2: The Trench // Gold star Parents Afghanistan call out Biden // The anniversary of the Abraham Accords is coming up and Ari is joined by one of the architects of that declaration, Aryeh Lightstone

Environmentalists stop a clearcut, MoPOP gets items never before displayed, and pickleballers descend on Seattle

Hip-hop is turning 50 this summer. To celebrate, Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture is showcasing a new exhibit looking at the profound role women have had in shaping the genre.

Continuing on our run of Riot Act shows, this week takes us to the home of the Fighting Illini in Champaign, IL. For this show being on a college campus and therefore not allowing the sale of alcohol, the crowd did an excellent job bringing in the same kind of energy that you'd see from their in-state big city counterpart in Chicago. There are a handful of interesting things from this one. Do The Evolution is opened with for only the 4th time to this point, The Police cover, Driven To Tears, is played for the first time in 404 shows, and the first with a full band, and Ed will break out a ukulele for The Who song Blue Red Grey that Ed admits he stole for Soon Forget. Those two covers are part of this show's major theme which is a total of six covers played on this night. We'll discuss this in full detail and bring to the table how many covers are enough or too much to play in a set. You guys weighed in on that on social media and answered that exact question, so we'll read some of the answers that we got in the episode. Randy will talk a little bit about his upcoming Seattle trip for the last week of the MoPop exhibit and Record Store Day at Easy Street, and Javier's Gear Guru segment will focus on the juxtaposition of tones from Given To Fly and Nothingman played back to back on this night. Visit the Concertpedia - http://liveon4legs.com Donate to the Show - http://patreon.com/liveon4legs

Paul interviews Jason about his visit to Seattle to check out the Pearl Jam Home & Away exhibit at the Museum of Pop Culture as well as attend the going away party / Home Show screening. That, plus Jason's visits to some local PJ related landmarks. All that and the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Brother.Become a PatronFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterJoin the PJ Pod community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since 2018, Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture has given fans a first-hand look at the band's journey through more than 1,000 artifacts directly from Pearl Jam's members. But it's the final curtain call for the exhibit. After five years, "Pearl Jam: Home and Away" will close on April 23.

Welcome to Episode 12 of Grounded Conversations by Black Coffee Northwest, an intergenerational conversation about ourselves, our blackness, our world, and our favorite drinks. We are excited to announce our partnership with MoPop the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle to host our podcast with this special segment which will be all about what art looks like in today's culture and how it's being used to make an impact within our communities and create change with the issues we face today while also focusing on people who are making strives to make meaningful art to uplift their community, spark change or just as a form of expression whether it be making clothing statements, poetry, or other forms of art that supports different causes. On this podcast episode we will be discussing:• What contributes to gun violence within our communities• How to help stop gun violence through the arts • How to be a part of the change to end gun violence We would love to hear from you and if any of you have any stories to share feel free to  contact us  with the information below.Don't forget to check out our first visual recording of our podcast on Youtube!Email - info@blackcoffeenw.com• Instagram - Black Coffee NW• Twitter - Coffee NW• Facebook - Black Coffee NW• LinkedIn - Black Coffee NorthWest• Youtube - Black Coffee NorthWestListen and follow the podcast on all major platforms:• Apple Podcasts• Spotify• Stitcher• Youtube• and more

Besa Gordon brings us a special episode with an update on the current state of Covid in 2023, where Dr. Sidney Nelson details symptoms of the dominant variant, which is XBB.1.5. Plus, Dr. Nelson gives tips on battling dry skin this winter. Besa also details Nike closing their Downtown Seattle store starting today, January 20th, 2023. A location that has been a staple in Downtown Seattle since 1996. Plus, she also recaps this month's MLK Day Real Seattle Media Mixer that was held at MoPOP.

Welcome to the Ballad of the Seven Dice. The investigators are meeting up at MoPop to discuss what they have found and where to go next. Will they break into the museum or will they be able to convince some Nostrodamus employees to let them in?   Michaela - @Metaphysicaal Fatuma - Noor @Fatumaaaa_ Tenzin - Mauve @tenzindays Drea - Fable @DreaSilvertooth Jak - Guy @jak_true Check out our YouTube Want to join in on the conversation? Join Our Discord Show Notes Neon God, The Attic, Experiment 4, Je crois que c'est elle, Human fear, In this time, Blonde and Sexy ok for me - Dark Fantasy Studio Italian City Streets  - Michaël Ghelfi

Welcome to the Ballad of the Seven Dice. The investigators have split up with Noor and Guy heading to MoPop and Fable and Mauve back at Fable's apartment. Will they be able to wake up Ryan? Will Guy get arrested? Will Noor be able to scream some questions? Find out today!   Michaela - @Metaphysicaal Fatuma - Noor @Fatumaaaa_ Tenzin - Mauve @tenzindays Drea - Fable @DreaSilvertooth Jak - Guy @jak_true Check out our YouTube Want to join in on the conversation? Join Our Discord Show Notes Neon God, The Attic, Experiment 4, Beyond Ghost - Dark Fantasy Studio Calling in Madness Screams 1 - Illicevici Serban Italian City Streets  - Michaël Ghelfi

Welcome to the mid-season finale. Kevin has both barrels loaded and ready with nerdy goodness with returning guest Christian Nacorda. First, they chat about Bioshock Movie, Tombraider Animated Series, and the cancellation of Netflix's Resident Evil series. Then, he shifts gears and has a fantastic interview with Mathew Klickstein, the author of See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture. After that, the duo comeback and continues onward with some fun gossip about "Don't Worry Darling," Fantastic Four movie rumors, Kev's time at MoPOP, and much more!

What's Trending: The inflation reduction act doesn't reduce anything, Inflation is theoretical according to Pramila Jayapal, Harborview cites overcrowding for diverting patients, and thieves rob the Ballard post office. Drag Camp at MoPOP!  Sportsmanship is the big winner on Little League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us this week as we discuss MOPOP, and Nathan's wine/cheese tasting!

MAWP Tacoma presents the MAWPCAST 1 Radio Program Season 4 Episode 26 Hosted by Potter and Sound Man Chris! This week on the show: No polka in Tacoma? Musical acquisitions and additions to the YouTube page... Dusty boards... spatial awareness... Moving things... Joey Chestnut Defeats Darth Vader and his opponents in a hotdog eating competition. Going to MoPop for Chris's Birthday. A bunch of stuff was cut out of this part of the show because it was running so long... Boring Mic Stands. Broken glasses... Beavis and Butthead. Tolkien show on Amazon... A whole long conversation about Middle Earth... Discogs... short for discographies. Subscribe to our YouTube!  Check out our Website!  Tweet us on Twitter!  Follow us on Facebook!  Look at us on Instagram!  Listen to us on Bandcamp!  On this weeks episode we play these songs by the following bands: 1. The Tonins "Anxiety" Anxiety (Soundcloud) 2. Criminal Nation "Stand in the Rain" Resurrection (MAWP Tacoma) 3. Bunny N'Bear "Please, Forget Me" Bath Bombs and Breakups (Bandcamp) 4. Humble Cub "Old People" Humble Cub (Bandcamp) 5. Cody Foster Army "Have Love WIll Travel" Bolt (MAWP Tacoma) 6. The Jet City Fix "Sick of Drugs" Play to Kill (ReverbNation) 7. Faraca "Never Stops Raining" Faracnophobia (ReverbNation) 8. Mikey Muffins "All the Reasons" Do It For the Story (Bandcamp) 9. Instant Winner "Time and Again" Cease and Desist (ReverbNation) 10. Petting Zu "You'll Leave" (ReverbNation) 11. Sleeper Cell "Dharma" Strumming the Umbilical Chord (Bandcamp) 12. Goldfinch "Elephant" Vacant Lot/Elephant (Bandcamp) 13. Inspector Luv and the Ride Me Babys "Propaganda" Demo (MAWP Tacoma) 14. The Legend of Bigfoot "Bad Dreams" Lost Door to the Sky (Bandcamp) 15. Awall aka 2piece "Sasquatch" Uncle Wally Gator (Soundcloud) 16. Serpentfoot "Play Me Slowly" Scaly (Bandcamp) 17. The Elegants "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go! 7" (PNW Bands) 18. OG Freeze "Weebay" (MAWP Tacoma) 19. C U Next Tuesday "Nihilist" (Soundcloud) 20. Dandy "Devil in the Data" Devil in the Data (Soundcloud) 21. Hammerhead "Pain" Rock Forever (MAWP Tacoma) 22. Good Gravy "Yellow Snow" The Feast (MAWP Tacoma) 23. High Plains Drifter "Barflie" Outstanding In Their Field (MAWP Tacoma) 24. Argonaut "Mustache Pat's Bar And Grill" Shoot the Moon (Bandcamp) 25. Burning Flag "Sneak" Kid Games (MAWP Tacoma) 26. BrandonLee Cierly "Feels Like Kobe" Here Comes a New Challenger (Bandcamp) 27. Sock Monkee "Love Talk" Sock Monkee (ReverbNation) 28. Billy "End of An Era" Bedheads (Bandcamp) 29. Civita "The Wilds" Act VIII (Bandcamp) 30. Eddie B "Fake It" (Featuring Twyce) From Nothin' To Somethin' (ReverbNation) 31. Amanda Alfaro "Lifted" (ReverbNation) 32. Fanobee "Aggression" Stolid (Bandcamp) © 2022 MAWP Tacoma  

La portada de este número 08.2022 de La Ruleta Rusa, la ocupó la música del MoPop Founders Award Honoring Alice in Chains, premio otorgado a la banda en el 2020 por el MoPop, el Museum of Pop Culture of Seattle, centro neurálgico de las artes y cultura de la ciudad y que ha entregado este MoPOP Founders Award a muchas de los grupos de la era Grunge. Estupendas versiones de los clásicos de Alice in Chains, ejecutados por muchas caras conocidas y por la misma banda. Nuestra primera dosis de Rock Clásico fue esta novedad, recién salidita del horno, The Birth of Cactus - 1970, este directo de la banda americana de Blues Rock que como su nombre indica, nos muestra a la banda en directo, antes de su primer álbum de estudio. Nuestros Clásicos Contemporáneos fueron esta vez Colour Haze, una de nuestras bandas favoritas dentro del espectro psicodélico contemporáneo. Para recordarlos, escuchamos In Her Garden, publicado por la banda alemana en 2017. También nos hicimos eco de la publicación este pasado 15 de Febrero del nuevo álbum de los ovetenses, True Enemy, Vultures. Y cerramos, de vuelta al rock clásico con el gran Frank Zappa y Zoot Allures, publicado en 1976. A disfrutarlo!

La portada de este número 08.2022 de La Ruleta Rusa, la ocupó la música del MoPop Founders Award Honoring Alice in Chains, premio otorgado a la banda en el 2020 por el MoPop, el Museum of Pop Culture of Seattle, centro neurálgico de las artes y cultura de la ciudad y que ha entregado este MoPOP Founders Award a muchas de los grupos de la era Grunge. Estupendas versiones de los clásicos de Alice in Chains, ejecutados por muchas caras conocidas y por la misma banda. Nuestra primera dosis de Rock Clásico fue esta novedad, recién salidita del horno, The Birth of Cactus - 1970, este directo de la banda americana de Blues Rock que como su nombre indica, nos muestra a la banda en directo, antes de su primer álbum de estudio. Nuestros Clásicos Contemporáneos fueron esta vez Colour Haze, una de nuestras bandas favoritas dentro del espectro psicodélico contemporáneo. Para recordarlos, escuchamos In Her Garden, publicado por la banda alemana en 2017. También nos hicimos eco de la publicación este pasado 15 de Febrero del nuevo álbum de los ovetenses, True Enemy, Vultures. Y cerramos, de vuelta al rock clásico con el gran Frank Zappa y Zoot Allures, publicado en 1976. A disfrutarlo!

We are in a series where we revisit all of the Wish You Were Heres that have been shared on our podcast, this time broken down by location. This week we're revisiting locations that are things to experience in Seattle!3:15 MoPOP - Science Fiction & Fantasy Museums, Seattle, WA 7:55 Seattle Pinball Museum, Seattle, WA 9:15 Theo Chocolate Tour, Seattle, WA 16:45 Seattle Underground Tour, Seattle, WA 20:25 Minecraft Exhibit at the MoPop, Seattle, WA 23:25 Market Magic Shop, Seattle, WA Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcast  Leave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699  Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com 

This week I am joined once again by Lucretia Tye Jasmine to discuss the history of teenage groupies in the rock n roll scene. This week Lucretia Tye Jasmine and I discuss the sexualization of teenage girls through music history as well as the underage groupie scenes of the past. Wild interests and an inclination to rage against the machine with a flair equaling the groupies and rock stars who fascinate her, vegan Lucretia Tye Jasmine from Kentucky earned her BFA with honors from NYU, and her MFA from CalArts. A Los Angeles–based artist, writer, and interviewer, Lucretia's current projects include the Groupie Feminism art series, and oral histories for two mixtape zines, The Groupie Gospels and riot grrrl Los Angeles 1992-1995. Artforum, Feminist Magazine radio, the GRAMMY Museum, MoPOP, The New York Times and the Punk Museum Los Angeles are a few places that have shown her work. She writes online for The Los Angeles Beat and Please Kill Me. Make sure to check out Lucretia's website for more on her writing and art, you don't wanna miss her incredible Groupie Feminist Art Series! https://www.lucretiatyejasmine.com/ You can also follow Lucretia on Instagram for more updates. What are your thoughts on this subject? Head over to our instagram to share your opinion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Celeste Felsheim, the leader of Seattle pop-punk/riot grrrl revival titans King Sheim. Celeste chats with Izzy about falling in love with rock as a child when they first heard Nirvana, teaching music to children, performing at a Brandi Carlile tribute event at MoPOP, and much more! ✨ MORE ABOUT KING SHEIM ✨King Sheim is a Seattle-based pop-punk outfit helmed by Celeste Felsheim, Eli Bolan, and Luke Sorensen. The band first formed at music school in Seattle, and has been featured in Seattle's 'The Stranger,' 'Dans Tunes,' and the 'Daily UW.' They were also semi-finalists in The Museum of Pop Culture's Sound Off! showcase in 2019. Their debut album, 'King Sheim is... Taking Things Personally' is now available to purchase and stream! ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH KING SHEIM ✨Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/11cJdPrN7HAU0BDQElELNp?si=q_nqnkNLSbS1K99B0S374A&dl_branch=1Website: https://www.kingsheim.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/king.sheim/Bandcamp: https://kingsheim.bandcamp.com✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIgWebsite: https://izzyshutup.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/Twitter: https://twitter.com/missannthropei

(09/21/21) - The legendary Alice in Chains guitarist and songwriter gears up for the release of his 3rd solo album "Brighten," expected October 29 - we chat about the record, Alice, Elton John, Metallica, MoPOP and much more

Hey everyone, Muses is back and this week I am joined by my incredible friend Lucretia Tye Jasmine. Wild interests and an inclination to rage against the machine with a flair equaling the groupies and rock stars who fascinate her, vegan Lucretia Tye Jasmine from Kentucky earned her BFA with honors from NYU, and her MFA from CalArts. A Los Angeles-based artist, writer, and interviewer, Lucretia's current projects include the Groupie Feminism art series, and oral histories for two mixtape zines, The Groupie Gospels and riot grrrl Los Angeles 1992-1995. Artforum, Feminist Magazine radio, the GRAMMY Museum, MoPOP, The New York Times and the Punk Museum Los Angeles are a few places that have shown her work. She writes online for The Los Angeles Beat and Please Kill Me. Lucretia shares her story, and together we discuss our passion for art, feminism, rock n roll and the groupies and muses who greatly influenced pop culture. Make sure to check out Lucretia's website for more on her writing and art, you don't wanna miss her incredible Groupie Feminist Art Series! https://www.lucretiatyejasmine.com/ You can also follow Lucretia on Instagram for more updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peace gods salute!  Kenju Waweru is an entrepreneur, theatre and filmmaker currently based in Seattle, WA. Kenju started his career six years ago as a reporter based in Nairobi, Kenya. He has been featured in multiple documentaries and independent films. Kenju made his theatre debut in Seattle three years ago as a part of the 2017 Intiman Emerging Artist Program. The show “Kenju-Do it!” was as a result of deep reflection on his current reality of being an African artist living in America. Kenju has since worked with notable theatre and arts organizations in the Pacific North West, such as Intiman Theatre, One Vibe Africa, North West Folklife, and MoPop, among others. He is a journalist/mentor for Radioactive Youth Media at the University of Washington's NPR affiliate KUOW, serving and teaching the next generation of young storytellers. Kenju likes dancing, hosting Diaspora Connect, a podcast focused on African diaspora issues, engaging in conversations, writing, and spending time in nature, with friends, and with family. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/generalmutombo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/generalmutombo/support

Kim is back to traveling and this week she fills us in on her recent Seattle staycation and her mother-daughters trip to Vail, Colorado. About Our Sponsor - Atlas Ocean Voyages Today's podcast is brought to you by Atlas Ocean Voyages.  If you have ever dreamed of cruising to Greece or Egypt, now is the time to book! Atlas Ocean Voyages just introduced its expedition ship World Navigator. This small ship, luxury vessel is built for adventure in a sustainable, energy-efficient manner.  Perfect for adventurous families or multi-generational groups, its compact size and small guest count of fewer than 200 passengers, means a higher space to guest ratio and more intimacy and personalized service. From August through September 2021, World Navigator will sail 7 separate 12 night itineraries to Greece and Egypt. And its small size and agility means she can dock in smaller ports, avoiding large crowds and getting a more authentic experience. And this summer, arrivals in Greece do not coincide with any other cruise ships in port! Bookings are all inclusive, including both airfare and excursions. The ship's facilities and protocols reflect state of the art public health guidance. With stringent public health protocols followed by staff and crew with pre-boarding and pre-embarkation PCR testing provided for all passengers. Social distancing will be maintained with small group shore excursions. Atlas welcomes travelers to ‘come back to something brand new'      To learn more, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com and we thank them for their support. Seattle Staycation There are two many tourist districts in Seattle, one is downtown not far from Pike Place Market, the Seattle Aquarium, and the waterfront, and the other is at Seattle Center, where the Space Needle, MoPop, the Science Center, and the Chihuly Garden and Glass is located. You can use the monorail to get between these two main areas. Kim and her girls stayed at the newly remodeled Fairmont Olympic Hotel downtown. You can have afternoon tea in the newly redecorated lobby and lobby bar -- and they are very good about food allergies. A great way to explore the city is with CityPASS. For the Seattle CityPASS you can go to three of the following five attractions: Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, Argosy Harbor Cruise, MoPop, and Woodland Park Zoo. The Pacific Science Center is usually included as an option but it is currently closed and scheduled to reopen in late 2021. Many attractions currently require reservations but the CityPASS system makes this easy to do online -- although it pays to do it a week or more in advance. If you can, try to plan your days to visit the Aquarium and Pike Place on the same day (and do a harbor cruise if that is your choice). Then visit the Space Needle, Chihuly, and MoPop on the same day since they are all very close to each other. You can then visit the zoo on the third day of your trip. However, you should consider the weather forecast and try to pick a clear day to visit the Space Needle. Right now MoPop has a special Disney Villians and Heroes Exhibit (not included in the CityPASS) Pike Place Chowder in the waterfront area is a great place for lunch. Woodland Park Zoo currently has a very cute baby gorilla. Summer Trip to Vail Note: Kim and her family were hosted by Vail Resorts. All opinions are her own. If you fly into Denver, you can take the Epic Mountain Express shuttle to Vail, which is about a 2.5 hour trip depending on traffic (Denver is known for bad traffic) Kim stayed in the Manor Vail condos, about a 10 minute walk from Vail Village (there are also shuttles). Manor Vail is next to the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens In Vail Village there are many restaurants and shops, an indoor bowling alley, and outdoor cornhole, which is a lot of fun Give yourself time to adjust to altitude but rest, drinking a lot of water, and an oxygen shot can help. You can go horseback riding in Vail with a two hour trail ride through a magical forest. Alpen Rose is a great spot in town for dinner. From Lion's Head you can take the Eagle Bahn Gondola At the top of the mountain there is an Epic Discovery park with ziplines, a mountain coaster, trampolines, a rock wall, and a lawn slide. Eating at the top of the mountain is expensive so be prepared or eat before you go. The ziplines and ropes course is currently closed for the summer. Picnic Vail will arrange a picnic for you at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, including set up and clean up, complete with food and interactive games to play together. If you can visit during the week it will be less crowded in Vail Village and at the activities If you decide to rent a car, rent in advance and be prepared for long lines and high rates this summer. There are also more flight cancellations this summer as travel gets back into gear and airlines struggle to bring employees back on board. Full Episode Transcript [00:00:00.060] - Kim Tate Staycation and vacations. Find out what Kim's been up to this summer.   [00:00:16.530] - Announcer Welcome to Vacation Mavens, a family travel podcast with ideas for your next vacation and tips to get you out the door. Here are your hosts, Kim from Stuffed Suitcase and Tamara from We3Travel.   [00:00:31.620] - Tamara Gruber Today's podcast is brought to you by Atlas Ocean Voyages. If you've ever dreamed of cruising to Greece or Egypt, now is the time to book Atlas. Ocean Voyages just introduced its new expedition ship, The World Navigator. This small ship luxury vessel is built for adventure in a sustainable but energy efficient manner. It's perfect for adventurous families or multigenerational groups. It's compact size and small guest count of fewer than 200 passengers means a higher space to guest ratio and more intimacy and personalized service.   [00:01:01.500] - Tamara Gruber From August through September 2021, World Navigator will sail seven separate 12 night itineraries to Greece and Egypt, and its small size and agility means she can dock in smaller ports, avoiding large crowds and getting a more authentic experience. And this summer, arrivals in Greece do not coincide with any other cruise ships in port bookings are all inclusive, including both airfare and excursions. The ship's facilities and protocols reflect state of the art public health guidance, with stringent public health protocols followed by staff and crew.   [00:01:30.390] - Tamara Gruber With preboarding and pre embarkation PCR testing provided for all passengers, social distancing will be maintained with small groups shore excursions. Atlas welcomes travelers to come back to something brand new. To learn more, please visit www.AtlasOcean Voyages.com, and we thank them for their support. So Kim, I'm sure you're like melting over there in Seattle in this heat wave. Are you ready to hop on a cruise ship to Greece?   [00:01:56.760] - Kim Tate Yes. That sounded pleasant when you were saying it. I was thinking it'd be so nice to stand out on a cruise deck with the ocean. And, you know, that cool ocean breeze sounds so amazing right now.   [00:02:08.310] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. And, you know, I love the small ship concept. Sounds like really good to me. And the fact that it can go into the smaller ports and the more authentic kind of places and not have any other cruise ships and ports. You're not fighting with all those other gazillion passengers.   [00:02:22.710] - Kim Tate You know, that's huge, I think, because we all I mean, those of us who have cruised on mega ships, which is everything I've done, you definitely get that sense of kind of being the herd at the end of the dock as you all come off and everybody's trying to sell you stuff and it's just chaos.   [00:02:40.800] - Kim Tate So I like the idea that it's just a small ship and kind of sounds like it's more of an intimate feel and you probably get more, you know, like you think when you step off and there's not a bunch of people you can kind of enjoy taking in the scenery a little more. You're not worried about all the hustle and bustle and hurrying somewhere, right?   [00:02:57.630] - Tamara Gruber Exactly. Yeah. Well, I'm by the time this comes out, I'm actually going to be back from my trip from Greece, assuming all goes well. But you've had a few little trips of your own recently and I would love to hear more about them. So do you want to tell us a little bit about your staycation first?   [00:03:15.690] - Kim Tate Of course, yeah. I'm so excited to get a chat a little because you've been so busy traveling. So finally, I got to dip my toes back in the summer travels and our first trip was more of just a staycation and it was with Seattle. And what happened is basically it was that CityPASS had reached out and said, hey, are you still in Seattle? Do you want to, you know, use some CityPASSes and enjoy some of the sights now that they're opening back up?   [00:03:39.060] - Kim Tate And I said, absolutely, let's do it. And so I actually arranged with the Fairmont in Seattle, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, which I've never stayed at before. And it's kind of considered one of those classic original hotels in Seattle that people will actually come in to kind of tour and get a look around. And they have a brand new lobby design and a brand new lobby bar that they just opened. So I reached out to them and they hosted us for two nights.   [00:04:07.260] - Kim Tate And one thing I'll say is for people who are planning a trip to Seattle, I don't know much about Seattle. I consider, of course, Seattle's spread out and has tons of neighborhoods and each neighborhood has some benefits and nice parts to it. But if you're going to do like the traditional touristy things, there's kind of a downtown district that's more of the business district and it's just up from kind of Pike Place Market and the wharf and the aquarium and all the all the cruise sports kind of are nearby there. And then a little further up is Seattle Center. And that's where I mean, I know, you know this that's where they have MoPop and the Space Needle and Chiluly is there as well as the science center. So there's two main kind of tourist sectors. And I personally love staying in the more the downtown corridor that's near Pike Place, that's just I like that area better.   [00:05:01.530] - Kim Tate It just has kind of a vibe that I like. So that's where Fairmont is. It's kind of in that area. And we really liked our stay there. I stayed in a King executive suite and then they gave us a connecting room for the girls, which was a double and. Again, it's just so nice I mean, the rooms are nice, very clean, you know, fresh linens and all of that, the lobby is just amazing there.   [00:05:25.170] - Kim Tate And we actually had afternoon tea at the Fairmont, which is something they're well known for. All Fairmont's are known for.   [00:05:30.990] - Tamara Gruber I was going to say, yes, I always think I mean, I love Fairmont Hotels. They're just wonderful. I've stayed in that area a couple of times, but it's always been the Westin. But the Fairmont's definitely are known for the tea, so you got to do that.   [00:05:44.370] - Kim Tate So we did do that one day and it was so nice. The girls and I both liked it and I thought, they were so helpful with Mia's allergies. So we had said, you know, nuts and eggs are an issue. And they actually brought her out her own little tray of food and then and our own tray that Lizzy and I could eat off of. And so it's just things like, you know, we had chicken salad.   [00:06:08.220] - Kim Tate Some of our sandwiches were like chicken salad on little piece of lettuce, whereas they just gave her little bits of chicken without the mayo for the salad part. And then the all the sweet treats they provided were vegan. So no eggs and then didn't have nuts. So she was very happy. And it was nice that they recognize that. And then, of course, the tea aspect, it's so fun for them. They really enjoy that because we each you know, each of us got to choose our own type of tea.   [00:06:34.950] - Kim Tate And then they bring the pot and you have your glass and your little strainer and you can pour it. And they just it was just nice. And the other thing is the seating areas they have they're in the lobby for it are all cozy seating, you know, which has become so popular, I think, with hotels now. But, you know, we had like a couch and two armchairs and that was to kind of whatever you call poufs, which, of course, we didn't use because there was just three of us.   [00:06:59.760] - Kim Tate But it's just a really it's kind of a fun seating area where you can relax a little bit. And so we talked and we spent, I would say, about an hour and 15 minutes just kind of enjoying our experience there. So that was a lot of fun. And I was glad that we got to experience one of the Fairmont Classic things to do.   [00:07:16.410] - Tamara Gruber Did you guys get dressed up for it too?   [00:07:18.510] - Kim Tate We did. Yeah, we did. I had each of the girls and I was kind of nice. So then we went back up to our room, changed into more, you know, normal everyday clothes. And we we used, which is something I did with you. We use the monorail a lot and it is under construction. Now, the Westlake Center is under construction right now, but they're still operating the monorail, which is such a convenient way, like I said, to get between those two areas.   [00:07:44.070] - Kim Tate And that was the funny thing about the monorail is built with the 62 World's Fair when the Space Needle was built. And so it's got this futuristic feel, but it is just like a monorail, kind of like it Disney or, you know, anything like that. The thing that throws most people off, because I heard tourists on the train, they didn't get that. There's literally one stop. It's just a back and forth shuttle of sorts. So that's one thing to keep in mind.   [00:08:08.310] - Kim Tate It's not like this really long. You're not going throughout the city in it.   [00:08:12.270] - Kim Tate Yeah. You're not getting a tour. Exactly. Yeah, that's a great way of saying it. So but we use that a lot just to get up there, because like I said, with the CityPASS, which is one of the reasons we're there, your admission if you buy a CityPASS ticket, you automatically get admission to the Space Needle and the aquarium, which, like I said, are in the two different sectors. And then you also get to choose three attractions from a list of five.   [00:08:35.850] - Kim Tate So it's you can either take a little harbor tour with Argosy Cruises. You can go to the Museum of Pop Culture, also known as Mo Pop, used to be called Experience Music Project. And then you can go to the Woodland Park Zoo, you can go to Chihuly garden of glass or you can go to the Pacific Science Center. The Pacific Science Center is still closed right now and isn't set to reopen until the end of this year. Late this year or so, that one wasn't an issue for us.   [00:09:02.310] - Kim Tate So we chose to do the Space Needle. The aquarium, MoPop, the zoo, and Chilhuly. And the thing to think, the thing that we did on that, that is something you have to keep in mind right now. A CityPASS is the fact that you have to make reservations in advance for a lot of these places because they're still just doing limited capacity. And so I was a little worried about how that would work. However, the CityPASS system is really just works great.   [00:09:28.140] - Kim Tate They have everything streamlined and it's all done electronically. You know, through a website, you just click on, say, make a reservation. The hardest reservation to make was the aquarium. They had the most limitations. And like I said, because of the location of things, I tried to pair the aquarium up on a different day, whereas I compared, like the Space Needle and Chihuly and MoPop, I wanted to pair them together since they're all in one area and then the zoo is a little further north.   [00:09:55.470] - Kim Tate So when we checked out of the hotel, we just drove up to the zoo and did that before we drove home. So, yeah, it was a fun day. You know, they're just such classic things to do in Seattle, the Space Needle, it was a beautiful, clear day. It was very busy. So we once we turned it, you know, scanned our tickets for entrance. It was probably about a half an hour. Till we got to the elevator, so they have kind of a queue line that wraps around the gift shop of all places, but you stand in that line and then you you don't actually get to shop.   [00:10:27.370] - Kim Tate It's kind of an overlook over the gift shop. But you then get to the elevators and they have a couple of different elevators that they start taking people up. There's actually four elevators on different sides. And I didn't even realize that. It's so funny. I've been up the Space Needle a few times and I've never really considered that it does make a difference which elevator you get your view. I mean, obviously. So the four elevators that face different directions give you a very different view.   [00:10:53.020] - Kim Tate So we are lucky enough to get the which I consider one of the best elevators, which is more of the south facing elevator. So you can see Rainier as you're going up and you also see the Puget Sound a bit. And whereas if you're on the north side, you see like the Lake Union, Lake Washington, University of Washington, kind of that angle. So it's an interesting thing to keep in mind is just that depending on what elevator you get, your view up is a little different.   [00:11:16.900] - Kim Tate But once you get in, you know, I walk around when you're like, yes, yes, that's I was going to say, of course, once I get to top, it doesn't matter what the view is, it's strictly just when you're in the elevator, they have to it's got kind of the window view. But, yeah, once you're at the top, they've got the interesting thing is they've got it open. However, they've started doing something.   [00:11:35.410] - Kim Tate I think this might have just been I'm curious if this will stick around. I saw that they did close it for the summer. And so I'm wondering if this is going to be an off season thing or how this works. But they did close sections of the viewpoints and they had put private tables there and they sold packages to people where you could go do like wine tasting and appetizers up on the needle. And it was a table for two. And I think they had maybe some for four as well.   [00:12:02.270] - Kim Tate So if you did it with another couple, but it is something to keep in mind so you don't get quite the wide open look as you used to. However, when I was doing the research, I noticed they closed. There was no more tickets for that. So I'm wondering if during peak summer they're getting rid of that. And that's more of an off season thing to help fill dollar bills that say, you know what, I'm trying to.   [00:12:23.890] - Tamara Gruber So, I mean, the Space Needle, they just redid that, like not that many years ago. So I remember when you and I met up there. Yes. It after we did the cruise. Right like that. It was recently done and it looked, you know, looked things looked really nice. Yeah, it is really nice. They have a few they have kind of that the you know, they've got the glass walls now and then they have these glass benches or maybe it's not glass, plastic or whatever it is, but basically it's clear.   [00:12:51.130] - Kim Tate So you can get the sensation, like you can sit on the bench and lean back, you know, so slightly angled out on the glass if you feel brave enough. And so there's a couple of things where they try make it interactive like that and then you can go down. So that's the upper level. And then you go down one level and that's where they have the rotating floor. That's the glass. And so you can stand on the floor and kind of see yourself rotate over the Seattle center area.   [00:13:15.370] - Kim Tate And then, of course, you still have the windows to look out, but it's not the open air like on the upper level. And so there are two levels that you can explore. And then they have a little, you know, bar up there. So some people choose to you know, I don't know how the reservations work for that. But, you know, it's just something to keep in mind. But they are it's a fun thing to do, especially if it's a clear day, which since you have to make reservations, it's a little more, you know, to make sure you time that right.   [00:13:42.850] - Kim Tate So I did definitely look on for a weekend. I looked on the weather forecast and I chose the day there was seemed, you know, it was like partly cloudy and sort of cloudy. We had a beautiful, beautiful view of Mt. Rainier in the city skyline. So it was gorgeous.   [00:14:00.790] - Tamara Gruber And so it's nice and it works out, especially with your Seattle weather, right?   [00:14:04.840] - Kim Tate Yeah, exactly. Our Seattle weather man, it's like you already said, we're dying now. So it's crazy, our weather. So that's the one thing we did. And then we actually had worked it. We actually did that on the first day. And like I said, how I tried to pair everything up. But the aquarium we did that evening. So we finished up the needle, went and got lunch and then came back and then walked down and did the aquarium, which is, you know, it's it's renowned and people love it.   [00:14:32.530] - Kim Tate It's my girls really wanted to go there. That was the number one thing they wanted to do. I think it's a fine aquarium. It's not like Monterey Bay Aquarium or it's not, you know, like some of these massive aquariums that you hear about the Seattle aquariums. Not like that. The cool thing about the Seattle Aquarium is that it's really focused around, like the fact that it sits over Puget Sound and they actually funnel water from the sound through some of their exhibits.   [00:14:55.660] - Kim Tate You get a real sense that these are the animals, this is the climate, this is the habitat that you're looking at right out here. And I think that's the neat the neat part of it is that it is so tangibly linked to the Puget Sound. So that's one cool thing. They they're little. They my girls love their little otters and they were not out and visible. So we were kind of bummed on that. But it's neat to be down there.   [00:15:20.860] - Kim Tate And like I said, it's on the waterfront, which is always a fun, fun place to walk around and see.   [00:15:28.000] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, I remember when I was there just to hanging out at the otters for quite a while because they are so cute is a bummer that they're not that they weren't swimming. They are there are a lot of fun to watch. And I do have to say something really quickly about if you're the type that likes to buy souvenirs, all these Seattle attractions do an amazing job with their gift shops. I don't know who curates them or whatever, but we end up always browsing and walking through the gift shops and they they just somehow find the cutest little things that they procure. And so allow time for that and money for that.   [00:16:03.340] - Kim Tate If you like buying souvenirs, because the gift shops at the Space Needle, especially, we bought actually a puzzle for my mom. That was from the sixty two World's Fair. That was really cool. And the girls got Lizzy got two sweatshirts. But anyways, the Seattle Aquarium was great. We went back then we went we went and got dinner and then kind of called it a night. And then the next day we did Chihuly and Mo Pop.   [00:16:30.370] - Kim Tate I'm sure a lot of people have heard of Dave Chihuly. He's a major glass artist that he actually studied in the Seattle area for a while. And that's why there's such a tie to him there. I can't remember where he's originally from. I'm blanking right now. But he helped found some of the glass school stuff in Seattle. So he's a big name for the Seattle Glass art community. But that usually garden and glass exhibit is just beautiful. It's not if you've been there once, it doesn't really change.   [00:16:57.700] - Kim Tate It's but it's got the most amazing artistry when you can really look at the artistry of the pieces instead of just like, oh, cool. It's a big piece of art sculpture that's cool. And you kind of get past it. But then when you actually start diving in and looking at the unique striations or little bumps here and you think of how that was done with hot molten glass, it really is quite, quite amazing artistry.   [00:17:23.080] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, his work is is amazing. I've I mean, I think everyone's seen it even if they don't know that they've seen it. You know, there's so many pieces and so many places from like know casinos to airports and all that, that that museum is really spectacular.   [00:17:37.780] - Kim Tate Yeah, it's quite beautiful. And they have a nice little, you know, cafe near there that we actually ate at on this trip. And I love that cafe because it's kind of fun. They have these it's a really eclectic it's like collectors. They have they have like a whole bunch of old accordions hanging from the ceiling. And then they have these old radios on the wall. And I don't know, it's kind of fun on our our table.   [00:18:01.570] - Kim Tate There was a hollowed out section. So under the glass top table, there were, I think, old radios. It's just cute.   [00:18:08.140] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, I remember the food is good. It wasn't just like, you know, some places would have a like a restaurant cafe and it would be like, you know, burgers and fries and stuff like.   [00:18:17.210] - Kim Tate Yes, this one. Nice. Yeah, this was flatbread. Pizzas is what they had going on right now and definitely pricey. But the the pizzas were delicious. We each got one and yeah, it was well done. And you can see them cook in the pizzas, you know, nearby. So it was great. So that was a nice little stop. And again, it's right next to the Space Needle, but we had done that the previous day and then we went over to Mo Pop, which I actually upgraded from our CityPASS.   [00:18:44.500] - Kim Tate Right now they have a Disney Heroes and Villains costume exhibit, which was six dollars more per person. So I actually paid that and upgraded our CityPASS. The CityPASS covers the the museum itself and then the extra exhibit cost more. But we've been. To MoPop before, and it's it's just kind of a fun, fun thing. It was funny because I was just there in March with Mia when it was still kind of, you know, things were still kind of locked down and they had just recently reopened and there was nobody in there.   [00:19:13.870] - Kim Tate And they had a Minecraft exhibit that she was really wanting to go see. And so we had gone and done that and there was nobody in there. And, you know, you get there and they gave us these little styluses to use. And now when we when we went there and it was, you know, June, everything's open again. And they still have the timed entry. But there was so many people. And, you know, Lizzy was kind of sad because she didn't get to see the Minecraft exhibit because they got rid of that, of course, to bring in the Disney exhibit.   [00:19:40.030] - Kim Tate And there was just it was there was a lot of people visiting. And so tourism is definitely back in Seattle. We had one of our favorite places that Mia loves is called Pike Place Chowder, and they are down this kind of back alley is what it's called near Pike Place Market. And we thought, oh, yeah, we'll just hop over there and get you some food. And that was our first experience, like our first day down there.   [00:20:02.860] - Kim Tate We went down there to go get lunch there. And I was like, wow, OK, tourism's definitely back because the line was all the way to the street. And, you know, it's just it was just kind of funny. It was it was great. It's great to see that people are back and visiting the city and spending money. And so we were you're like, oh, I have to wait in line.   [00:20:20.690] - Kim Tate Exactly. Especially when it's a staycation. Right? You're like, oh, this this is my town. I want to just be able to do whatever I want. And why didn't I take advantage of this before everyone came back? So, yeah, it's but it was good. So we didn't get the chowder there. But I don't remember where I was going with this when I went off on that.   [00:20:41.950] - Tamara Gruber I've been to MoPop twice and I do love that they always change those exhibits because, you know, it makes it very fresh. But I do I think the first time I visited, I didn't realize that I was in a temporary exhibit. So I came back and I told Glenn all about this whole Star Trek exhibit. So when we were there for the cruise, we're like, we got to go, we got to go.   [00:20:57.610] - Tamara Gruber And we went there and he's like, there's no Star Trek exhibit. But then I think it was like Marvel, which, you know, he loved, you know, having that thing, all the Marvel costumes. Right.   [00:21:06.380] - Kim Tate But yeah, that was good. That's always that up upper level is the one that they use. And they do I think I think sometimes the visiting exhibits are just amazing. We there's another one that we always like. That's the fairy tale which is down. There's the floor of horrors, which is kind of freaky. And then there's the, you know, fairy tale exhibit, which is kind of fun. But we it's funny because things must be getting busy again, like I said, because there is a few things when me and I were there in March that she wanted to show Lizzy, like one of it was I'm trying to think is a crown from some I can't think of which show now.   [00:21:44.530] - Kim Tate And it was on loan somewhere. And then another piece that was in the Harry Potter memorabilia was on loan and they had put something else instead. And we're like, oh, man. You know, I was just kind of funny how sometimes the rotate to you, so but they have a few like inset places and of course, Nirvanas huge there. And that's a big part that people a lot of people do pilgrimages to Seattle to do the whole nirvana and grunge movement thing.   [00:22:13.690] - Kim Tate So that's a big part of it there. Sound lab, which they normally have, which our kids love, and it's very hands on thing that is still closed. So they don't have the sound lab open. But the Heroes and Villains exhibit with Disney was amazing. It was so neat, especially because I like Disney and just the costuming. It makes you realize how much costumes make characters really stand out. And I think it's just it's really cool to see that.   [00:22:42.260] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, those are really neat, especially for like fantasy kind of shows like that, like where you said it's it is so much about the costume. Like I'm thinking of you and I were in Belfast and we went to the Game of Thrones exhibit all the you know, the different costumes for them.   [00:22:58.000] - Kim Tate Yeah, exactly. Yeah. And the Belfast one was cute or cool with the Game of Thrones because they had a lot of the accessories and props as well. This one didn't have as much like the props. It was definitely the costumes. So but anyway, so that was kind of cool. And then, like I said, our last day we went to Woodland Park Zoo, which is kind of just normal zoo. They do have a baby gorilla, which was born in January and it still looks so small.   [00:23:25.540] - Kim Tate And we were seen and the mom was just holding it. And it was funny just the way seeing her hold it and just the way she would like pat his head, like just, you know, and this kind of maternal way. It was so sweet. And yeah.   [00:23:39.670] - Tamara Gruber So I remember seeing your story about that and just how cute and sweet it is.   [00:23:43.990] - Kim Tate It's so adorable. Yeah. Yeah. So that was kind of our little Seattle staycation. It was great. There was just you know, it was I really do think that when you're going to do the traditional tourist things and even being locals, we still like to do some of these tourist things. The CityPASS really is a great way to do it, and especially if I think I did the math and basically you have to do three things.   [00:24:07.350] - Kim Tate You can do four and already save money. And then, of course, you get an extra bonus item as well. So if you're if you're planning to visit for it depends on how the math works. But most of it is if you're planning to do four of the things, then yes, makes a lot of sense.   [00:24:22.020] - Tamara Gruber And I like the way, you know, in Seattle, they're so clustered able to do like if you could get the timed entry tickets. And, you know, when this science center opens, like, you know, the way then the Space Needle and the Chihuly and the Science Center, it's like you can just so easily walk to all the three.   [00:24:38.040] - Kim Tate All those. Yeah. Same at the Science Center. It's right there as well. So. Yeah. Yeah. And then the crew. Yeah, yeah. It's all together. And then the Argosy Cruises is down by the aquarium, so that's very easy to get in the right place anyway.   [00:24:50.790] - Tamara Gruber So it's exciting to be there. So it's like you can really fit it into a weekend or definitely a three day weekend, but even a two day weekend because sometimes you feel like I'm never going to be able to fit all this in if I'm just visiting for a weekend. But I think. Yeah, yeah, CityPASS is great. And like, not only I mean, it may not be the case now, but there are some times when you can skip the line to you.   [00:25:12.570] - Tamara Gruber And I did that in New York when I went to the Empire State Building. And that saves you I mean, I could save you a couple of hours sometimes.   [00:25:19.590] - Kim Tate I agree. Yeah. It can be really useful to be able to do that. I didn't have that at the Space Needle. They used to a long time ago. So I don't know if they'll ever bring that back. But it's not a not a thing they're right now. But yeah, when you can skip the line, they normally promote or publish that. And that's very helpful. Yeah. So, yeah, that's right. I agree. Yeah, it was good.   [00:25:40.590] - Kim Tate And I think a weekend, it works for a weekend. It depends how busy you want to be because if you want to it's definitely that. But we're going to be doing attractions all weekend long and not having a lot of downtime when you get you eat and just kind of wander between the two things. So we'll see how long the advance reservations last. And that just requires a little bit of advance planning. But like I said, we were able to get reservations.   [00:26:02.670] - Kim Tate No problem. I booked, I believe, the day before. So like I said, the aquarium was the hardest one. That one was one where it would have made more sense to book it a week out and book that one first. So just a heads up on that. But yeah.   [00:26:15.450] So from that, we just got home from Vail, which was very different. But I'm excited to share all about that trip. And we so from Seattle, we flew into Denver and then we took the epic Mountain Express shuttle from Denver to Vail.   [00:26:33.030] - Kim Tate And we've taken a shuttle system like that to Keystone as well before. And so all those from Denver to all of those kind of mountain resorts, it's about a two to two and a half hour trip. But traffic is definitely the the asterisk on that.   [00:26:50.340] - Tamara Gruber Yes.   [00:26:50.880] - Kim Tate Yeah, yeah. I mean, you've been in the area, too, but Denver traffic can really throw a kink into things. There's construction a lot of times, especially with the summer and then just a lot of people coming in and out of Denver in all directions to go to the suburbs. And so that's just something to keep in mind, is that traffic can be an issue. Hopefully it's not, especially in the summer. It's less of an issue in the winter.   [00:27:14.400] - Kim Tate Sometimes there's avalanches or, you know, roads are closed down for a few hours. And so that can be an issue. But it is standard. I've done like I said, we've done it twice and both times it's been about two to two and a half hours. And they do allow they have us a middle midway spot that they will actually say, does anybody need to use the restroom or get something to drink? And they have like it's kind of funny because it's a privately owned store and Starbucks that's actually owned by the by Epic Ski, you know, Vail Resorts that does the epic.   [00:27:46.800] - Kim Tate So it's kind of funny. So they they stop there and they have, you know, front curb parking for the shuttles and you can go in and go to the restroom. And then of course, seems like all all of us bought Starbucks as well. So it's a smart little a very contained system. You get all the.   [00:28:05.600] - Kim Tate Yeah, exactly. Yeah. Yeah, they've got it figured out. So anyways, that's but that's good. So we headed to Vail and we actually stayed at this condo resort type community called Manor Vail. And it is just I want to say east, but I don't know my map perfectly for Vail. So it could be us, but it's just about ten minutes walking distance like outside of Vail Village, but really connected availability, if that makes sense to you just kind of wandering in to get to the main center.   [00:28:34.620] - Kim Tate It might not even be ten minutes, but about ten minutes would be the safe thing to say. So we walked. So you have so many different accommodations, things. So, you know, always going to be like directly in the village.   [00:28:47.730] - Tamara Gruber But I mean, I remember when we a couple of summers ago stayed in Copper Mountain and we were right in the village. There's downsides to that, too, because like the music playing and stuff like that. So it's sometimes it's not too bad to have, like, a little bit of a walk.   [00:29:00.450] - Kim Tate Yeah, we actually really liked it and there is a free metro shuttle system and we chose to walk because it was not bad. We did get rained on once and we just dealt with it. The girls were give me a hard time. They're like, we're from Seattle, Mom, like, chill out, it's fine. And I was like, don't you want to take the bus? But yeah. So it was it was great.   [00:29:22.080] - Kim Tate And so they do have a bus that, you know, operates regularly, like every I think they say like five, eight minutes, you know, a bus is coming around and takes you and then so on. The other end is Lionhead, which is where another one of the big gondolas is and between where we stayed in Manor Vail and Lion's Head is about one mile, but it's about a 30 minute walk just because of curves and in and out of streets.   [00:29:42.750] - Kim Tate And we did that walk, we know one day and it is a little longer, but it's totally doable. And so I you know, we really liked it. We fell in love with Vale Village. It was it was so nice. And just what you expect of those kind of, you know, European folsky villages, it was just nice. And I think that's a hidden those are hidden destinations in the summer, although it's certainly definitely it certainly seemed busy.   [00:30:06.680] - Kim Tate I'll say that, you know, which is great to see.   [00:30:09.480] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. I mean, I've only experienced it a little bit, but I really love mountain resorts in the summer and I have not been Vail. But when I whenever I see anyone's pictures, it just looks like a little Swiss town. And I'm like, oh yeah. It just it looks so cute. And I just I would love to do this today. It's just so it's just nice to be, you know, in the mountains because they have so many activities like those those resorts are so good about, you know, like you don't have to leave that resort.   [00:30:35.040] - Tamara Gruber There's so much to do. Right.   [00:30:36.840] - Kim Tate Right. Well, it's so nice to be able I mean, there's so much to eat. I just there's so much. And so we're we're out Manor Vail. It's actually right next to this Betty Ford Alpine Gardens area and park. And so we had this beautiful view of the water and people were, you know, go over there and they sometimes have little festivals and there's an amphitheater over there. And it's just really neat. And like you said, there's just there's stuff to do.   [00:31:00.930] - Kim Tate And even if, you know, like in the center of town, there's this big Solaris, which is a kind of luxury condo, I think, resort. And they have a big space. They have like the lower level are all restaurants and shops. And then upper levels are the rooms. And on the lower level, they have this place called Bowl, which is an indoor bowling alley. And then outside they have cornhole in kind of an open green space that kids were playing soccer while we were playing cornhole.   [00:31:26.580] - Kim Tate And there's just they can sell you drinks and there is seating and you can just hang out and chat. And so it's a really it's kind of one of those villages where you could easily just go find a place to people watch and sit and drink and eat and chat. And so I think it's a really good social town, if that makes sense, like it's a good place to go, be social as a family or with friends for sure. Yeah.   [00:31:48.840] - Kim Tate So yeah, our first so we flew in and the first day we arrived we just took it easy and we had dinner at our, you know, after a long travel day, we just had dinner at our hotel which they have like a little restaurant there. And then the next day we got up to go horseback riding. And one thing is, Lizzy, she got up and she was going to go. She was like, oh, I'm not feeling good.   [00:32:08.910] - Kim Tate And it took her a while to get out of the room. We were a little late because we were just buying her. We bought her some oxygen shot and she got there and there was a booking issue. They only had two of us and they were going to add a third. But she's like, you know, honestly, I don't feel good anyways. And we didn't want her to, like, pass out on top of her horse or be uncomfortable.   [00:32:27.810] - Kim Tate Yeah. So the we had gotten, you know, driven there by the hotel. And so they we called and they were going to come back and get her and take her back to the room. And we told her just to drink lots of water, eat food, rest, take some of the more of the oxygen shot. And then so me and I went on the horseback ride and I was we made the right choice because we actually went up quite a bit like took a bit of an elevation because we wanted to out to our to her, to our to her anyways, changing ours there, but headed up the mountain.   [00:32:56.790] - Kim Tate And it was just beautiful. It's nice to go horseback riding. We did it through Vail Stables, which was right across from where we were staying at at Manor Vail. So it was an easy, really easy get to thankfully they drove us. It's oh, it's across the main interstate. So you can't, like, walk there and it's quite up the hill a little. So but it was it was fun. We had our little horseback ride and it was the nice thing.   [00:33:20.550] - Kim Tate Like one of the one of the parts was they called it magical forest and it was where it was a really narrow path. And of course, it was a trail ride. So single single-file line, but it was just through these aspen trees and just the green and the white bark of the aspen trees and just like little birds chirping. And we actually heard they were like, that's a moment that was talking, you know, like to make these funny noises.   [00:33:44.280] - Kim Tate And so it was just it was really nice. It's a great way to kind of get that mountain, you know, Aspen feel. And then, of course, we got on a couple little meadow outlooks where you could look down and see Vail Village in the distance. So that was pretty cool. But yeah. So we did that. Yeah, and then once we came back and got to the room, Lizzy was feeling much better and was ready to go out to lunch.   [00:34:05.810] - Kim Tate And so thankfully, she had adjusted with the rest and water and oxygen. We had gone into the village and did a little bit of shopping, like souvenir shopping for some sweatshirts and just getting a feel for the village a little. And then we went back to our room and we were thinking about going swimming, but it looked like there was rain moving in. So we decided to just that we wouldn't do that. And then we ended up going to dinner that night at a really famous place in the village called Alpen Rose, which when you're talking about like Suess, this is total Bavarian, I think, a little restaurant in the heart of the village.   [00:34:42.410] - Kim Tate And it was so perfect. It's kind of one of those things where, you know, we had a busy day and then there was some rain and we just were looking for a good evening meal. And this place was just amazing. It's a very it's I wouldn't call it very limited menu, but it's a small menu because what they do, they do really well. If that makes sense and they put us in this front little it's kind of a house is what it feels like, maybe like a chalet, because it's kind of open, like not tons of little rooms, but the lower floor definitely felt kind of like a house.   [00:35:15.020] - Kim Tate And they put us at the front, a front window bench seating table, which was just so cute. And you could totally they have an outdoor patio as well. And it was just amazing. We loved it. And it was kind of one of those things we had. We all three of us got hot chocolates which were served in these kind of enamel mugs that just looked really cute with the whipped cream. It was just it felt like we were like you said, it felt like we were at a European ski village and just enjoying some great pasta, Mia got salmon, and it was it was awesome.   [00:35:49.670] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. I was going to ask if you had, like, schnitzel or something like that because it seemed like it would the kind of place.   [00:35:54.390] - Kim Tate That's exactly. They had it on the menu. There is schnitzel on the menu. But yeah, we were we realized we got a few because there was a big pretzel. I don't know if you saw the picture that, you know, they had a massive pretzel. And then we also got this. I can't even think of the name of it, but there is kind of like fried potato bites of sorts. And we got so full we realized that Lizzy and I should have just shared because we both ordered the pasta carbonara, which featured grandma's pasta, which was like fresh made pasta.   [00:36:23.930] - Kim Tate And we realized we should just shared it because after the appetizers and, you know, the hot chocolate and everything, we we both didn't finish our our plates of pasta.   [00:36:32.240] - Tamara Gruber I feel like there's always so many times when Hannah and I are traveling and we're like, when are we going to learn that we need to just share?   [00:36:37.730] - Kim Tate Yeah, I think you should we should know that, like when you order appetizers, but you order the appetizer and then you're like, OK, well, what are you going to order for your main dish? Then you just kind of forget that there's going to be this other food that's about ready to arrive, right?   [00:36:49.160] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. And, you know, sometimes menus are exciting and you're like, well, that sounds good. And that sounds good.   [00:36:54.920] - Kim Tate Yeah, exactly. So, yeah, we that was our we ended our day on that one and the next day we like I said, we walked over to Lion's Head, which is such a fun walk. I mean it really is like I said, and I don't know how to say this enough, but part of the appeal was just wandering and kind of going into shops. And there's so many little patio seating areas where you could just go, OK, let's go get a drink here.   [00:37:17.060] - Kim Tate We'll have an appetizer here. I think it would be really fun to do that is where you just kind of visit one place and get something here and then go to another place, get another drink and eat something there and just kind of wander around, I think would be a real fun way to enjoy that village. So we wandered and walked over to Lion's Head and we ended up going up the Eagle Bahn Gondola because we were headed up to the top of the mountain to be able to go on there.   [00:37:41.840] - Kim Tate They have it's called Epic Discovery, and it's basically kind of like an adventure park at the top, OK? And they've got, you know, zip lines and ropes courses and a big giant lawn slide. And they've got this little roller coaster, mountain coaster thing. And then they also had little kids. They've got like kids bouncy like trampolines, and they got a kid zip line. And then they have like a rock climbing wall and a kid's lawn slide as well.   [00:38:06.170] - Kim Tate So it works well, like there's some little kid things as well. And we were there and then lightning moved in in the area. And so they had to shut everything down. So they shut the gondola down. So we did a couple of passes on the slide. And then unfortunately, we weren't able to do any more of the activities. And we actually kind of just waited up there. They had a food place, so we grabbed some food.   [00:38:26.090] - Kim Tate I'll be honest that the food was extremely pricey at the top of the mountain. So once they it's kind of like once they have you there, they know you don't have an option.   [00:38:36.800] - Kim Tate So we did get some we got some fries and some drinks because we weren't sure how long we'd be waiting. And then we they opened back the gondola and we thought, well, instead of waiting on the line, we'll go wait and hope that they open the coaster back. They opened both gondolas, but they didn't open the epic discovery things and the zip lines and the ropes courses were both already closed for the summer, I don't know if they're going to do a renovation, but to me it looked like it was probably just staffing because those things, I think, require a lot of staff for getting in and out at a higher level of training, probably also just for insurance and security. So those were not open. And so we went back down the gondola and just kind of again explored the village a little bit and hung out. We got lunch and then we headed back to our room to get ready because we were doing something really cool, which was called Picnic Vail, which like I said, remember how I said Manor Vail is right next to the Betty Ford Gardens.   [00:39:36.060] - Kim Tate Actually it's this company. I think it's a lady like she started up this business called Picnic Vail. And she basically comes and sets up a little one of those outdoor picnic, the charming outdoor picnics for you outdoors. And she found for us because she was like, well, we don't know if it's going to sprinkle again because it had rain. Like we said, that we got stranded up on the mountain because rain and we got back down.   [00:39:58.020] - Kim Tate It wasn't raining anymore. So we went over to the gardens and it was sunny and gorgeous. And she had set us up in this little picnic underneath the bow of an evergreen tree, like it was kind of open and it was so cute. She had a table set up and it was just like this gorgeous charcuterie board. And then we had water. And then she also had a table of games, which was really fun.   [00:40:19.530] - Kim Tate I didn't realize that would be part of it. So when we were thinking, I was like, oh, it's probably going to be about an hour, you know, just eat and chat and then we'll go. But we got there and she had, like, ladder ball set up, you know, the little ladder ball we have. Those are fun. Yeah. And so we had ladder ball and then there was also like this conversation starters.   [00:40:37.590] - Kim Tate It's the, you know, that Scandinavian word for like cozy home. h y y g y e.   [00:40:46.990] - Tamara Gruber Yeah.   [00:40:47.460] - Kim Tate Anyways that was like a conversation starter game and we had a lot of fun doing that. We kept just passing around the cards and we draw and ask questions for the other people and it was just fun. It was a great conversation thing and and then yeah. Ladder ball and there was something else. I'm blanking out what it was, but we had just a great time. We really enjoyed it. So and again, she was able to make sure that there was no nuts or eggs on the board.   [00:41:11.490] - Kim Tate So that worked out well as well and really good with that.   [00:41:15.810] - Tamara Gruber So that was a nice change from being just always restaurants to have something like that. And when I saw pictures of you doing like a lot of guys assume that that was like where the cornhole was and like other games, like in the village.   [00:41:27.840] - Kim Tate So that's, you know, yeah, it was our own private little experience, you know. So it was great. It was I mean, it was fun. The funny thing was they were also doing a festival of sorts.   [00:41:39.900] - Kim Tate It looked really small. It wasn't massive, but they had live music. So we had heard the live music the night before. And then when that happened on that was Friday night, they had live music again. So she was like, I didn't realize you'd get live music with your, you know, with your picnic. So we sat there. Is this kind of funny because the festival is like right there and we get to hear the live music while we enjoy things.   [00:42:00.870] - Kim Tate So it was great. It was a fun little experience. And and the nice thing is she you know, she leaves like her name and her phone number. So you get two hours and then she's like, if you want to leave early or just give her, you know, 20 to 30 minute heads up because she cleans everything up for you. And the food, of course, since it's in a park, she doesn't want there to be attract animals.   [00:42:20.850] - Tamara Gruber So, yeah, that's really neat, because when I saw it again, I just assumed that, like, you picked up a picnic from a place that does picnics, but you picked up a picnic and there they are and they included games. But I didn't realize, like, they set it up for you. They set it up for you. Is you like. That's exactly it was it was a nice service. Yeah.   [00:42:37.590] - Kim Tate Yeah, it was great. Yeah. You do nothing. So and there was even take home containers. She's like, oh there's containers if you want to take home any leftovers. And we're like, well we've been eating well and we leave tomorrow so there's no time for us to eat it. So thank you though. But yeah, you, you don't have to do any of the cleanup. She acts like there's a bag there for garbage if you do open stuff, wrap garbage and things.   [00:42:57.210] - Kim Tate But yeah, it's all done for you. And that was what was so nice. And I think for families it's it would be so nice for moms. I mean, it was so nice for me to just show up and the kids fix their own food and all of that. And then we had games that they played and we're having fun with. And then I just called her and I'm like, OK, we're ready to wrap up. And then she showed back up and it was I mean, and you don't have to do that.   [00:43:19.200] - Kim Tate If you go the two hours, which we could have, it was just the girls were getting a little tired. So I was like, go ahead. You know, we just did fifteen minutes earlier. So we said, you know, meet us at some fifteen and yeah, it was just awesome. So I think it was it was cool. Like I tried to start folding the blanket because we as she left to really cozy blankets as well in case it got chilly and I had pulled one out and she's like, don't, don't do that.   [00:43:41.340] - Kim Tate Stop being a mom. I get it. I clean up everything.   [00:43:43.800] - Kim Tate You know, it was awesome. So I think for for being on vacation, it was a really fun way to, you know, just relax. And it was unique for the girls as well. So they were engaged more on playing and, you know, just kind of the game, you know, varied the games. She had like four different games. There, so you definitely have enough where kids get bored with one thing, you can move to something else.   [00:44:04.780] - Kim Tate So it was great.   [00:44:05.550] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, and you're not like waiting for the server to come over to order and then waiting for your food. And then we had another check and all that kind of stuff. So.   [00:44:13.650] - Kim Tate Yeah, exactly.   [00:44:14.760] - Tamara Gruber Yes. Sounds like a great getaway. Now I'm like, OK, Colorado next year.   [00:44:19.500] - Kim Tate Yes, I loved it. I you know, the girls were saying, like, because I asked them, I say, what is this some place you would want to come back to? You know, what did you think? And they were like, yes, they absolutely loved it. And like I said, the Vail Village was really cool. I definitely I would give I mean, I think it depends on what you're looking for. But I did notice, you know, we arrived Wednesday and even like coming in and seeing what we saw Wednesday and then Thursday, the difference between Friday and then when we left on Saturday is quite remarkable.   [00:44:47.880] - Kim Tate So it definitely, I think, attracts weekend visitors. And so if you can visit during the weekday, you might have more of a a little more laid back. But then again, if you're looking for like the live music and a lot of the if you like that vibe of the socialization and stuff, the weekends are great for that. So that's just something to keep in mind.   [00:45:08.610] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, no surprise, I guess. But I think the other thing is, like you mentioned, just kind of planning for that traffic and stuff, right?   [00:45:16.740] - Kim Tate Yeah. Yeah, that's true. And I asked them, I said, is it tied to like rush hour, like you should get into the airport during a certain time and not during, you know? And they said, well, that's some of it. But a lot of it, they said, is just the construction. You can't always be sure. But like our return trip, he said, like, he brought us some wide way instead of going, like closer to the city.   [00:45:38.130] - Kim Tate He took a different route because he said, you know, he was looking at traffic and he's like, oh, you know, 70s really bad. So we're going to do 70. What? I don't remember it. It was so just something to keep in mind that you can probably ask if you are getting a shuttle. And they do know kind of the if you're not renting a car, the shuttle people kind of know the tricks to try and avoid some of it.   [00:45:59.310] - Kim Tate So but definitely I would think you just try and avoid that standard rush hour ideas of, you know, into the city and out of the city, I'm guessing.   [00:46:07.200] - Tamara Gruber And was your shuttle like one of the big charter busses or more of like a sprinter and yet more sprinter than the first one? When we arrived, we were the only ones. So I don't know how this. Yeah. So I don't know how they time the I don't know how they manage the pickups. Like, I don't know if we just got lucky randomly. I don't think they booked it as a private, you know, private experience. So but on the way home there were two other, we were the third and we're the last pick up.   [00:46:36.690] - Kim Tate And but thankfully there was a nice couple on because Mia and I both have motion sickness issues and they were sitting in the front and I was like, oh, I didn't even realize because we were the only ones on the way there. I hadn't realized it wasn't going to be a private thing. And so I asked the driver and he's like, well, you should have made a request for, you know, that you needed to sit in the front.   [00:46:53.970] - Kim Tate And he's like, we have this one front seat. And the next would be right next to the two people for two hour trip because it was like a three seat, like the front seat, three seats. Does that make sense? And so I just spoke up and asked the couple. I was like, you know, do you guys need to sit in the front by any chance? I was like, my daughter has bad motions. And they were like, oh, no problem.   [00:47:12.840] - Kim Tate And they move back one. So thank goodness it wasn't an issue.   [00:47:15.870] - Tamara Gruber That's good, because the one time that I took one of those shuttles, I thought we were all set because they picked us up and like the village where where we were and we were like the first ones on. So we sat right in the front. And then it's like and now we're going over here where you're getting on like the real shuttle, you know? And so they brought us to another meeting place and then we were the last ones. And so we were literally like against the back wall.   [00:47:40.140] - Tamara Gruber And and we were jammed in, like the whole thing was full. And we're Hannah and I were just we felt terrible the whole time.   [00:47:46.170] - Kim Tate Yeah. I have a feeling that it you know, you could get the bad luck of the draw and be could get sixteen passengers, I'm thinking. But we didn't have that experience. So that wasn't one of the big, big ones. It definitely was a sprinter van, but still it's for sprinter. So you know, and didn't think about the option of is always renting a car but yeah. You don't really need it when you're there say probably especially these days when you're paying so much for cars.   [00:48:13.230] - Kim Tate And can I just mention, like, the whole car rental thing, because I know we've talked about it off and on like one hand and I just flew to California, we waited in line to pick up our rental car because there was remember how we've talked about how, like, you know, if you're Emerald Club or whatever, like you, you don't have to you can, like, bypass the line. There was no there was no bypass.   [00:48:31.290] - Tamara Gruber It was like the desks were closed and it was like go to the garage. And then there's just like one line in front of, like a little not even a kiosk, but like a podium in the garage. And there was shows they were so short staffed. So it's again, it's another thing we're like a lot of people got laid off and it's taken a while to like hire people back and train them up and everything. And so we waited in that line for definitely over an hour.   [00:48:53.850] - Tamara Gruber And I talked to a friend of mine that rented a car in Savannah. She flew down, I think it was either Savannah or Charleston. And she waited in line for over two hours. Oh, my goodness, to pick up the car.   [00:49:05.160] - Kim Tate That's horrible. Yeah, that's what I'm hearing. So just something to build in your stomach. Exactly. Yeah. Is be prepared for that.   [00:49:13.170] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, I, I'm really glad I decided to drive from like San Francisco to L.A., L.A. to California to Arizona, renting a car each time.   [00:49:22.140] - Tamara Gruber Yeah. Originally I was thinking, oh I'll just fly, fly. But I'm like, oh it's going to be such a pain. And what if they don't have car, you know, like just I want to deal with all the hassles. And then I was so relieved.   [00:49:31.320] - Kim Tate Yeah, that's good. Yeah, that sounds dreadful. I'm you know, I'm wondering what we'll have because that was one of the reasons I was looking forward to our our rental was oh it's you know, I don't know if we're alema inside or whichever one it is. And you can get the skip the line if you do the advance check. And so be interesting to see at LAX if they have it staffed that way better, I don't know.   [00:49:53.860] - Tamara Gruber Yeah, yeah. I mean it's hopefully better, but everything you know kind of has this.   [00:49:59.520] - Kim Tate Yeah. Well we've seen what's happening also with flights and everything. I know one of our mutual friends, Leslie, she's stuck in Connecticut for an extra two days because Southwest just canceled a bunch of flights, including the one they were supposed to be on south of the flight on me like I was before the flight. And I spent my entire tour of University of Arizona walking around in like 110 degree heat, trying to figure out how I was going to get from Arizona to Houston in that afternoon.   [00:50:27.750] - Kim Tate So, yeah, super stressful, like it's in Southwest has been doing this a lot.   [00:50:32.580] - Kim Tate I think this is definitely a summer where everyone the demand is just higher than what the capacity the work capacity is right now. So if you do not already have vacation plans, I would definitely recommend a road trip, you know, near you in your own car.   [00:50:49.860] - Tamara Gruber Well, it's funny. I read an article recently that American was having people volunteer to work in the in the airport. And I'm like, oh, my gosh, who wants to do that? You know, like to be the one that's maybe like getting yelled at or something. But I think they're more like directing people to different places. But yeah, they're like asking office workers to come volunteer to work for jobs and like, that's that's a that's a huge ask.   [00:51:16.140] - Tamara Gruber Like, why are you not paying that? They're not. I don't know. I understand. Like, I know. And they got bailed out. So it's like they don't have the funds. Yeah. And then I've also seen and hear I've heard a lot of people complaining about cleanliness in hotel rooms. I don't know what your experience has been, but they're saying that, you know, everyone's saying they're up to the standar

El mes del orgullo o Pride es una fiesta que invita a celebrar, es conocida por sus colores, desfiles, eventos, pero a medida que va pasando el tiempo muchos olvidan que esta celebración llena de alegría comenzó con momentos trágicos y dolorosos. Joel Aguirre, activista por los derechos humanos de ayuda para el VIH a la comunidad LGBTQ, artista drag queen, presentador de radio, además de facilitador de servicios y de asistencia para la comunidad hispana en general piensa que la inclusión no debería tener una bandera, él nos habló de lo bueno, lo bonito y de los duros momentos que ha tenido que pasar la comunidad LGBTQ+ que conoce bien el poder de alzar su voz para exigir sus derechos, aunque entre ellos existe discriminación. Para hablarnos de esto y más, Joel quien forma parte de una exposición permanente en la biblioteca nacional del congreso de los estados unidos, nos cuenta sus Power Moments para ser el único latino en los iconos de la ciudad de Seattle que están siendo honrados en una exposición itinerante en el museo “MoPop” por el mes del orgullo con el personaje que interpreta para sus presentaciones de Drag Queen “La Gorda”.   IG / TW / FB: @PowerLamas Clubhouse: @PaulaLamas & @PaulaLamas1 Web: Paula Lamas   #PowerM #PowerLamas #PowerMomentwPaulaLamas #podcast #bilingual #EEUU #PNW #SoNorthwest #PugetSound #Seattle #PugetSound #energia #BuenaVibra #Latinos #Latinx #Venezolana #LBTGQ #Motivation #DragQueen #Instagram #Artist #Washington #motivacion #influencer #energy #Possitive #creative #USA #Motivadora #Artista #Gay #Activista #VIH #Venezuela #PowerMoment #Español #English #US #diversity #powerful #entertainment #SocialMedia #RedesSociales #Hispano #MomentoPoderoso #LaMasPower #podcast #bilingual #Seattle #Energia #PensamientoPositivo #Travesti #MoPop #LibraryCongress #EntreHermanos #pnw #RiseUp #WallStone #Pride MesdelOrgullo

Join Ash, Hannah, and new cohost Lindsey as they discuss the latest issue of the SGN, dads, hermit crabs, and more! Interviewed in this episode: Dr. Peter Shalit Events Calendar June 26 (1pm to Dusk) - Taking B(l)ack Pride. “TAKING B[L]ACK PRIDE" is about lifting the voices, narratives, and contributions of black queer and trans voices. It's about centering who we are and what we need to feel empowered, joyful, and heard.****All are free to attend HOWEVER this is a BLACK AND BROWN QUEER TRANS CENTERED, PRIORITIZED, VALUED, EVENT. White allies and accomplices are welcome to attend but will be charged a $10 to $50 reparations fee that will be used to keep this event free of cost for BLACK AND BROWN Trans and Queer COMMUNITY. ****Please join us for our HOEVID-19 Ball with $400 category prizes and much much more! Come join us for food, movies in the park, performances and open speak spaces, art healing spaces, music, and, dancing in a social distancing friendly park! June 26 (Noon to 3) - AMP Dedication Join us on Saturday, June 26 to celebrate the completion of The AMP: AIDS Memorial Pathway. We invite the public to drop by during these hours to visit and experience this unique place of remembrance and reflection in Seattle. See the artwork, talk with the artists, and learn about The AMP! This event will have ASL interpreters available. June 26 - Opening of Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement For decades, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities have been fighting for equality, both under the law and in the hearts and minds of their fellow Americans. Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement explores the cultural transformation that propelled an underground movement into an intrinsic element of who we are as a nation.With stories as diverse as the LGBTQIA+ community itself, Rise Up looks at the pop culture touchstones, political battles, creative luminaries, enduring challenges, and joyous victories that mark an ongoing period of change in American history. In addition to the content in Rise Up, MoPOP has curated stories featuring the local LGBTQIA+ activists and artists that have impacted Seattle. Social Media Instagram: @sgnpodcast Twitter: @radiosgn Music Intro: Meatball by Jess Spillane Transitions: Night Sun by TRG Banks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seattle-gay-news/support

Like thieves amidst the chaos we steal a history lesson about the EMP (what is now called the MoPOP) from an experienced music volunteer.  Alan teaches us about the ins & outs of Paul Allen's museum, including their original exhibits, & where to catch the best view of its exterior.  Lastly he explains where the rock n roll legends originally recorded, & the origin of Seattle's anthem “Louie Louie”.

Zapraszamy do pięknego Seattle i cudownej przyrody otaczającej miasto. Wypijemy kawę w pierwszym historycznym Starbucksie, zajrzymy do Billa Gatesa i Jeffa Bezosa i ich wielkich firm. Zwiedzimy najpiękniejszy szklany ogród z dziełami Dave'a Chihuly, zajrzymy do MoPOP i zadrzemy głowę by podziwiać Space Needle. Obejdziemy pieszo wulkan Mt Rainier, pospacerujemy po plaży La Push i sprawdzimy czy są jeszcze wampiry w Forks. Edward i Bella będą naszymi przewodnikami po pięknych lasach stanu Waszyngton. Zapraszamy na wycieczkę:) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rozmowyprzezocean/message

This week, Kristen takes us to the premiere of "Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume" at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, and joins D23's Jeffrey Epstein and Becky Cline, Director of the Walt Disney Archives, who share some behind-the-scenes stories about the development of the exhibition and discuss the value of costumes to on-screen storytelling. Then, we discuss America's return to the cinema, and we talk about getting back to community events and returning to the big screen. Finally, we review Disney's Cruella, and talk about the cast, those costumes, and the vibe of this new dark entry into the Disney Studios catalog. Plus - remembering the Monsanto House of the Future, and more.

Tenor saxophonist Sam Llanillo from Ingraham High School in Seattle will join Abe Beeson as virtual guest DJ tonight (June 3) on Evening Jazz. He is a senior and in the school's jazz band. He has formed his own indie pop-rock band called Aurora Ave. Last month they participated in the Sound Off! showcase at MoPOP.

What's Trending: The Sounders want you to know how “Woke” they are, they are virtue signaling, Ron DeSantis signs bill barring transgender athletes against males in youth sports, Amazon will no longer test for weed for employment, Jenny Durkan has said they will evaluate and determine if a homeless camp will be removed,  Big Local: Edmonds announces that there will be 4th of July fireworks will return this year, Oak Harbor main street businesses are booming with malls closing their doors, Mopop features Disney villain costumes, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eva Walker guides us through the 20th annual (virtual!) Sound Off! Learn more about this 21-and-under Northwest music showcase and how MoPOP is “empowering tomorrow’s visionaries” (and get your tickets to the livestream) at mopop.org/soundoff. 1. Aurelio Valdez - Rent Money 2. Aurora Avenue - Wind 3. Brenna Bruce - Move 4. CANNXN - Uncomfortable 5. Kiddus Fecto - Senorita 6. Lexi Lalauni - Divine 7. Sundust - Someone New 8. Trevor Eulau - Music in Waves Eva Walker is the host of Audioasis, every Saturday from 6-9pm PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app, or 90.3 FM in Seattle. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a Seattle 90's rock invasion on Eddie's podcast this week! First, Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney call in to discuss being bestowed The Founders Award by the Museum of Pop Culture as well as what they are up to now and any future plans for the band. Then, guitarist Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) and drummer Matt Chamberlain (ex-Pearl Jam, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, etc.) discuss their new band, Painted Shield, what they are currently up to with their respective projects, and more!

Sometimes we find the story, sometimes the story finds us. Such is the case with this tale of two Keepers from the Pacific Northwest, the official/unofficial archivists for Pearl Jam. Caroline Losneck, a radio producer in Maine heard our Keepers series about activist archivists and rogue librarians and said to herself, “Hey wait a minute, what about that mythic vault in Seattle I’ve been hearing about for years filled to the brim with 30 years of Pearl Jam, who's keeping that?” We are especially keen to put Caroline's story out now, as Pearl Jam, a notoriously activist band, has gone all in for registering young voters and getting out the vote since at least 2004 when they took their Vote for Change tour through the swing states of Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida registering as they went. This 2020 election is no exception. Today Caroline Losneck and The Kitchen Sisters Present... Pearl Jam: It’s a Rock Band, Not the Smithsonian Produced in collaboration with Nathan Dalton and Brandi Howell. Mixed by Jim McKee.  Special thanks to John Burton & Kevin Shuss, Jacob McMurray at MoPop, to audio engineer Alice Anderson and to Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Matt Cameron and Eddie Vedder — Pearl Jam. Like Pearl Jam says, get on out there and vote. Vote like it counts. Vote because you love the music and this messy, precious democracy.

This week, we honor a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2008, look at 1st time eligible, the Chemical Brothers chances of getting into the Rock Hall, & our spotlight museum is the MoPOP museum in Seattle, Washington.

It’s the Season 5 finale! Are you better off than the start of the show? Leslie’s trying to argue that Pawnee is, and name drops a bunch of great movies about dancing, like Honey and Step Up 2 The Streets. But the townsfolk aren’t having it. We get it—now if we want to start our day with a triple decker pancake pizza, we have to go to the Paunch Burger 10 minutes away. And don’t tell me to not have that for breakfast, because I will NEVER consider that!Meanwhile, Andy is carrying a pregnancy test around for this entire episode. Tom’s business is thriving and even has a potential interested investor, but he’s still dating Mona Lisa, who is the wooooorst.Plus our top Seattle attractions from T-Mobile Park to MoPOP, great moments on The Price is Right (including the time Manuela gave away a car), and whether or not the movie Shazam starring Sinbad actually exists.We’ll have a super jam-packed bonus episode next week where we’ll probably answer that question again: Are you better off?EPISODES5, E22: Are You Better Off?DRINK OF THE EPISODEFireball with Dr. Pepper Cream SodaTOP 5 OF THE EPISODETop 5 Shark Tank Products We’ve Actually TriedCATEGORIESMovies with Baby, Child, Kid, Parent, Mom, or Dad in the Title

Our last episode was with songwriter Brian Sutherland, a Nashville based musician and standout at the 2019 Downtown St. Petersburg Songwriter's festival. The first night of the fest Brian, a veteran of these events and in his early 30's, shared the stage with Liam Bauman, a young songwriter in his early 20's who by contrast appeared ever the rookie. Any reticence that may have been visible was extinguished when Liam hit his first notes with the steady strum of a guy whose been doing this for years–– And he has, a few tours under his belt and his EP still warm from a late 2019 release, Liam has been on our wish list ever since we saw him busking with a vintage Gibson at Cage fest here in Florida last year. In person, Liam is polite and reserved with lady-killer blue eyes that probably net him a few extra tips when he's working as a barista in his down time. He has an innocent smile that's almost misleading, because his sense of humor gives way to a maturity and depth of guy that has a lot to say and is really good at using his pen and his guitar to say it. Liam's EP is really good and a very enjoyable listen, and the unreleased song he played us during this episode has been stuck in my head for weeks. Which has been a very pleasant experience. This episode was a lot of fun, and he we hope you will join us in becoming big fans of Liam Bauman.

20th Anniversary of MoPOP, Kobe and Gianna Memorial Service & Black History Month ReCap...

Director Jonah Haver and Writer Stefan Vucic discuss their short film, Midnight Marathon, with former NFFTY Festival Manager and Programmer, Robert Speewack. Midnight Marathon screened in and won the Audience Award presented by MoPOP in the A.L.: Artifical Life screening at NFFTY 2019. Keep up with Jonah Haber: Instagram: instagram.com/jonahaber Keep up with Stefan Vucic: Instagram: instagram.com/stefan.v More from Partyfish Media: facebook.com/partyfishmedia "NFFTY Podcast Theme" composed by Kurtis Skinner

Leading up to MoPOP’s annual Sound Off! competition, Audioasis host Eva Walker showcases the 12 Pacific Northwestern 21-and-under artists competing in the semifinals. Covering a wide array of genres from hip-hop to metal to jazz fusion (and some killer band names), this impressive line-up has something for everyone.   1. 49th Parallel - Boeing 2. David’s Van - Pirate Cowboys with Lasers 3. The Human Missile Crisis - Honey 4. Mirabai Kukathas - Belly Ache 5. Mr. Dinkles - California 6. Ry Lucia - Marshmallow Trees 7. Searows - Peachy Clean 8. Seven Sky - For The Best 9. Talaya - Yellow 10. Kaia - Bottom of the Bottle Interlude 11. thom.ko - 7 12. Tiny Planet - Bonds Voyage

Did the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia really hack into Jeff Bezos' phone? It sure looks that way, based on a forensic analysis of what happened after a video was sent to the Amazon CEO and Washington Post owner via WhatsApp by Mohammed bin Salman, a.k.a. MBS. A United Nations report this week called the incident part of a broader campaign against the Washington Post seeking to stifle its coverage of Saudi Arabia, allegedly including the subsequent killing of Saudi dissident and Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Within hours of receiving the nefarious video, "a massive and unauthorized exfiltration of data from Bezos' phone began, continuing and escalating for months thereafter," according to the forensic report.  It's an extraordinary demonstration of the perils of digital communication. But what else was leaked from the phone, and why didn't Bezos and his team have better security protocols in place at the time? That's our first topic on the show this week. RELATED READING: Decoding the Jeff Bezos phone hack: What the rest of us can learn from the forensic report Plus, an NFL quarterback invents a new way of interacting with a Microsoft Surface tablet on the sidelines, a new glimpse of the Microsoft Duo dual-screen device, and Seattle startup Mystery teams up with the famed Gottman Institute to rekindle romance. We explain what this partnership says about Mystery's larger business model. And finally, listen to the end for the answer to last week's trivia question: What do Jonas Salk, who discovered and developed the polio vaccine, and John Ehrlichman, the Nixon aide and Watergate figure, have in common as it relates to Seattle startups? Next event:Join us at the GeekWire Awards, March 26 at MoPOP in Seattle.

Every year, Songwriters festivals are happening all over the world, with a critical mass happening in around many of US's quote-unquote music cities. These are the dripping springs of Austin and the 30A Songwriter's fest which taked place every January in Florida's panhandle. These are meant to be different from a traditional music fest in that they focus on the story telling and attempt to create an environment for the focus to be on the song. The fall of 2019, in our market, we attended the first official Downtown St. Petersburg's songwriter's fest. Some of the venues need some coaching for year 2, but on the whole, the weekend was full of local and national songwriters showcasing their story telling. We saw previous Song Divers guests like Nashville's Lydia Luce, and St.Pete's Rebekah Pulley, and we saw a lot of other notable writers that we will likely see on the show in the coming months, and one in this episode. Brian Sutherland is every bit of what Song Divers is about. The guys is a musical Swiss army knife. A trained cellist turned guitarist, turned band leader from the greater Tampa Bay area, now in Nashville, TN, Brian has spent time on tour playing alongside some really notable acts including... the Beach Boys. His resume is impressive, but it doesn't prepare you for the knock-your socks off songwriting that Brian is cranking out. I wish we had done one of our video performances with him, because the way his fingers effortlessly float around the guitar neck was really fun to watch. I got to spend some time with Brian throughout the weekend prior to us sitting down with him, and they don't come better, more natural, or more fun than him. When we recorded this episode, Brian had just finished his last slot at the songwriter's fest here in town, as well as a private gig and filling in for a festival no-show. To say his voice was raw is an understatement, and yet it sounds all the more full of feeling, emotion, and conviction. We wouldn't have had him tell us his story any other way. Divers, meet Brian Sutherland.

Trent shares about his epic trip to New Zealand. Setting up home base in Rotorua, Trent took day trips to visit other areas of the country, including Hobbiton. He went to the glow worm caves, where he repelled into a cave, went on a zipline, and inner-tubed down an underwater river. He also rolled down a hill in a bubble and swam with dolphins. New Zealand offered so many outdoor adventures for Trent, that he’s going back!We also share in our love for list making and planning, and Trent brags about his robust spreadsheet. Trent would recommend asking locals for advice to find out the inside scoop to a place.Wish You Were HereCheryl: Minecraft Exhibit at the MoPop, Seattle, WATrent: Huacachina, PeruRyan: KGB Museum, Moscow, RussiaFollow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, we chat our anniversary trip to Seattle/Portland, Death Stranding, and the offerings of Disney Plus like The Mandalorian and The Imagineering Story. More notes on this episode can be found at https://thenerdlys.com/2019/11/21/episode-159-trippin-and-disney-plus Let us know if you have any questions or feedback by messaging us on Facebook or emailing us at contact@thenerdlys.com If you would like to support our podcast and help with our costs please consider donating during our Twitch streams or via Ko-Fi. Rachel also has a Patreon for her modeling/cosplay if you'd like to join! We'd really appreciate if you leave feedback for our little show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher also. Thanks!

In this magazine episode, hosts Nick Jarin and Dyer Oxley start things off with a visit to Seattle's Pike Place Market, which is remarkably packed with ghosts. For this year's Halloween story, they focus on the children who haunt Pike Place Market's shops and alleys. Then, Nick and Dyer discuss some nerdy headlines, including the final trailer for the final installment of the Rey/Kylo Star Wars trilogy and a new Minecraft exhibit at MoPOP. Finally, they wrap things up with some viewing recommendations. Nick says this HBO version of Watchmen is actually good. Dyer says Paul Rudd's latest Netflix show is worth your time. Special thanks to associate producer Brandon Haddix for his work on the ghost story.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

We have the chance to talk with Jason and Natasha at the Museum of Popular Culture about the Sensory Friendly program that they have been developing, as well as their ongoing outreach to communities and educational programs throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Be sure to listen for details on how to get two free passes to MoPop!

This week, we discuss the struggles of mid-career women in the video game industry including wage gaps, the infamous glass ceiling and the struggles of work-life balance especially as a parent. We also have some Minecraft news and Ali went to the Game Revolution exhibit at MoPOP. Plus, we review some games! Cat finished her first playthrough of Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Ali tried a new survival RPG called Smoke and Sacrifice. What is Everyone Playing? (00:08:30) Fire Emblem: Three Houses Review (00:08:30) Smoke and Sacrifice Review (00:23:45) This Week's News (00:39:32) Pixelles Helping Mid-career Women stay in Games (00:39:32) Minecraft Cancels Super Duper Graphics Pack (00:46:54) Ali's trip to the Indie Game Revolution exhibit at MoPOP, the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture (00:56:13) Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:14) -- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/

First Draft Episode #205: Kendare Blake, Somaiya Daud, and Sarah Enni at the University Bookstore in Seattle Pantsing and world building with Kendare Blake, author of the Three Dark Queens trilogy and Anna Dressed in Blood; Somaiya Daud, author of Mirage; and Sarah Enni, author of Tell Me Everything and host of this podcast! This episode is audio from the March 2019 event at The University Bookstore in Seattle, Washington. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Kendare wore a Jeff Goldblum T-shirt in honor of Tell Me Everything! Sarah wanted Sudden Cove, the town in Tell Me Everything to feel like a Stars Hollow (from the Gilmore Girls) of the west coast, or like Pawnee from Parks and Recreation. The Bigfoot Discovery Museum is real, Sarah did go there with fellow YA and MG author Kirsten Hubbard (author of Wanderlove, Watch the Sky, Race the Night and more -- listen to her First Draft interview here!) The purveyor of the Bigfoot Discovery Museum was a man who looked just like George R. R. Martin, author of the Game of Thrones series The Bees by Laline Paull, is a book from the point of view of bees Somaiya is inspired by Star Wars (especially the prequel trilogy, The Phantom Menace) and the work of J. R. R. Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, but she also really loves The Silmarillion. MoPOP, a modern art museum in Seattle that hosted the Star Wars costume exhibit when it was in town Dealing in Dreams by Lilliam Rivera also explores the world of a matriarchy Somaiya uses Scrivener to organize her extensive historical documents that she writes before she drafts her books Aeon Timeline is timeline software Somaiya paid for to create a 1,000-year history of the world of her book I get to discuss Yucca Mountain, where we should be sending all of America’s radioactive waste! I want to hear from you! Have a question about writing or creativity for Sarah Enni or her guests to answer? To leave a voicemail, call (818) 533-1998. You can also email the podcast at firstdraftwithsarahenni@gmail.com.  Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Linda Holmes, author and host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast; Jonny Sun, internet superstar, illustrator of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Gmorning, Gnight! and author and illustrator of Everyone’s an Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too;  Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

This week, we talk about how we went to a music festival called MoPop, we talk about how we were gifted a toy whale by a drunk lady, the crazy weather, and the performers. We also talk about how Jack spilled soda all over himself and how we felt sick after eating Chili's. We also do our amazing segments "SAY WHAT?!?" and "Weekly Tim". HEY JASSIE Merchandise Patreon HEY JASSIE INSTAGRAM Jack Austin's Instagram Cassie Galonsky's Instagram

Yasmeen Kadouh, co-host of the Dearborn Girl podcast, joins Seth and Becky to talk about what's happening in Detroit (and Dearborn) this week, including the Democratic national debates, the new Big Sean video, and a recap of the MoPop music festival.

Happy Friday. On today’s show, Jer speaks with Detroit muralist Sheefy McFly — he’s the one who was arrested while doing a city-commissioned mural on a Detroit viaduct. He’s got a new mural that will be unveiled this weekend at the Mo Pop music festival on Detroit’s riverfront. We also run down a few news stories from the past week: New affordable housing units are being planned in North Corktown aimed at “middle-income” residents. [Crain’s] A shooting at a west-side gas station over stolen potato chips has sparked protests urging residents to support black-owned businesses. [Warrendale Blog] Raccoons are terrorizing a neighborhood near Rouge Park! [WXYZ] And Wine Spectator spotlights dozens of Detroit-area restaurants for their wine lists as part of its 2019 Restaurant Awards. Thanks for listening to Daily Detroit. If you like what you’re hearing, tell a friend about us, leave us a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or support us by becoming a Patreon member.

Steve Connelly was a spark that lit the fuse for a whole generation of musicians that would go on to be produced by Steve at Zen Recording studios, and all fantasize about being able to play even a single line of a Steve Connelly guitar lead. Zen became a safe haven for songwriters of any caliber looking to lay down a record. From his psychedelic high school years and time on tour with Roger McGuinn, to the countless hours he’s spent bringing to life the musical works of so many others, Steve inspires. He instructs. He provides a platform for the songwriter to fully realize their compositions. Whether you know him as well as so many artists do, or you are just hearing about Steve for the first time, we are so grateful to be able to bring you our conversation with him.

We are finally back. Hear what happened during the last few months and why it took us so long to release another episode. On this episode we talk to Mr. Carlos who works at one of the most iconic museums in Seattle. This museum is not that old but has quickly become one of the most visited places that's why we had to begin our "museum tour" with them. Also, listen to the end for some hints about our next guests. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventuringsisterspodcast/support

Anna Banana (I don't actually call her that) stopped by the recording studio (my apartment living room) to talk about Secret Life of Pets 2! I've always believed that sequels are a gamble, so we discuss how this one stacks up to the first and compare it to other Illumination Studio films. We also compare it to a popular Disney trilogy that it closely mimics. Off-topic convos include (but not limited to): MoPop, bad Netflix series, bad texters, resisting temptation at Sam's Club. Song of the Week - Todd: Down Bad (Dreamville) Anna: How Will I Know (Whitney Houston). ITWT Movie Rating: 6.5/10. Check out the podcast website www.itwtpodcast.com

Tonight was a great interview with Adrienne Clark who works at the Museum of Pop Culture aka the MoPOP here in Seattle. We had a great convo talking about horror paperbacks, Hellraiser, Ryan Reynolds abs, and the new Child's Play movies. It was a really great convo UNTIL the internet crapped out BUT that just means I'll have to have her on again real soon! Please enjoy and I'm sorry about the audio! Where to find Adrienne: @October_Country on Instagram & @adrienne_edits on Twitter You can become a monthly patron of my podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/NocturnalEmissions Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Facebook Find my video on YouTube Email me: nocturnalemissionsshow@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nocturnalemissionspodcast/support

Today's Bombshell (Bombshell Radio) Bombshell RadioToday 5pm-6pm EST 2pm-3pm PDT 10pm-11pm BST bombshellradio.comstereoembersmagazine.com Stereo Embers Magazine Alex Green #Interview w/ MOPOP's Brooks Peck ("Prince From Minneapolis")#prince#purplerain

“Prince From Minneapolis Comes To Seattle” Alex sits down with MOPOP curator Brooks Peck to talk about the Seattle museum’s new exhibit Prince From Minneapolis. A staggering installation that compiles photographs, instruments, outfits and ephemera from Purple Rain, Prince From Minneapolis is an arresting visual presentation of one of the most iconic performers in music history. Peck tells Alex that the positioning of the photographs themselves reveal the transformation of the Prince onstage character and he talks about how the museum was able to procure the pieces they did for the show--including the original cash register from Purple Rain. He also discusses the challenges in setting up the show, the power of the early photographs and Alex puts him on the spot and makes him pick his favorite Prince song….

Alabama born Ronny Elliott has been writing and playing songs since 1964. Elliott has shared bills with Chuck Berry, the Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, the Flatlanders, Van Morrison and lots of other greats of American music. Many consider Ronny to be a prolific songwriter, a notion bolstered by his 12 albums released over the last 30 years alone.

Alabama born Ronny Elliott has been writing and playing songs since 1964. Elliott has shared bills with Chuck Berry, the Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, the Flatlanders, Van Morrison and lots of other greats of American music. Many consider Ronny to be a prolific songwriter, a notion bolstered by his 12 albums released over the last 30 years alone.

Ahead of the 2019 MoPOP Sound Off! semifinals, Audioasis host Eva Walker showcases the 12 Northwestern Under 21 artists competing in the local music competition. 1. Alex Cade - Woosha 2. Baja Boy - Finally Done 3. Crissy P - My Mind 4. Fuzz Mutt - Quiet End 5. Huey and the inFLOWentials - Stay Tru to it 6. i///u - Don't Need It 7. King Sheim - Grape Soda 8. Niamh - We Are Who We Are 9. Nora Meier - Bluebird 10. Sharmaine - Home 11. Wilsonlikethevolleyball - Thick Iron Fog 12. Zoser - Papertown

In today's show; Justin, Lydia, and Maura discuss last minute gift options, Google attempting to create the most 'instagrammable' cocktail, and a study that shows wine is the most popular regift. Then, we take a look at drink trends for 2019 and Jason Porter of MoPOP (the museum of pop culture) joins us to discuss their holiday movie showings and all of the great exhibits there right now. Plus, Distiller Dain joins us for the last top 5 of 2018 and we leave you with a great cocktail for all of your holiday gatherings.

From Madonna to Beyonce, Amy Winehouse to Dolly Parton, women have played an essential and undeniable role in the evolution of popular music. Writer and professor of journalism Evelyn McDonnell joined us for a conversation that champions the 104 greatest female artists who have played critical roles in defining modern music. She shared glimpses from Women Who Rock, a collection of essays that offers an up-to-date history of the evolution, influence, and importance of female musicians, both modern and timeless. As part of the exploration of these essays, McDonnell welcomed legendary music critic Gillian Gaar to read a selection from her work contained in this collection. McDonnell brought to bear her experience as the editor of this powerful collection, highlighting the stellar accomplishments of these 104 female artists and granting us insight into the context of their genres and contributions to the musical world at large. Join McDonnell and Gaar for a recollection and celebration of the 104 most influential female musicians, and the key moments where they shaped the trajectory of modern music. Evelyn McDonnell is associate professor of journalism at Loyola Marymount University. She has been writing about popular culture and society for more than 20 years. She is the author of four books: Queens of Noise: The Real Story of the Runaways, Mamarama: A Memoir of Sex, Kids and Rock ‘n’ Roll, Army of She: Icelandic, Iconoclastic, Irrepressible Bjork and Rent by Jonathan Larson. She coedited the anthologies Rock She Wrote: Women Write About Rock, Pop and Rap and Stars Don’t Stand Still in the Sky: Music and Myth. She lives in Los Angeles. Recorded live at MoPOP by Town Hall Seattle on Friday, October 12, 2018. 

If you’re like Adrienne Clark, you might find that you have more in common with your museum's audience than not. Before she was the Museum of Pop Culture’s Content Manager, Adrienne was a member of the museum and a fan of their collections. And because she can empathize with her audience on that level, the MoPOP blog and Instagram feed always feel vibrant and relevant. I came across the MoPOP blog a few months ago as I was scanning through hundreds of museum websites, and her work immediately stood out to me. Not just because of the subject matter -- as you’ll hear, I’m also a fan of the museum’s topics -- but because of the content’s voice. I wanted to know how she developed the voice of the MoPOP blog, so I asked Adrienne to join me for a Skype call. **FULL TRANSCRIPT** NICK: Hi, and welcome to What’s On. The Cuberis Podcast. I’m Nick Faber. My guest today is Adrienne Clark, Content Manager at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. As someone who produces content for your museum, how often do you think about your audience? It might sound like a trick question, but in my opinion, it should always be the first thing you do as you sit down to write an article, take a photo, or produce a new web page. If you start out by asking some simple questions -- Like, who is this content for? What value do we expect to give them? And how could this shape their experience with our institution? -- you can ensure that your website, your blog, or any other digital content you create is making an impact and reinforcing your relationship with your audience. And if you’re like Adrienne Clark, you might find that you have more in common with your audience than not. Before she was the Museum of Pop Culture’s Content Manager, Adrienne was a member of the museum and a fan of their collections. And because she can empathize with her audience on that level, the MoPOP blog and Instagram feed always feel vibrant and relevant. I came across the MoPOP blog a few months ago as I was scanning through hundreds of museum websites, and her work immediately stood out to me. Not just because of the subject matter -- as you’ll hear, I’m also a fan of the museum’s topics -- but because of the content’s voice. I wanted to know how she developed the voice of the MoPOP blog, so I asked Adrienne to join me for a Skype call. But first, I’ve never been to her museum, so I wanted to know what I could expect to see if I ever got the chance. And that’s where we’ll pick up the conversation. ADRIENNE: Well, the first thing you'll see is a big, colorful kind of crazy-looking building designed by Frank Gehry. It's right underneath the Space Needle. You can't really miss it. The monorail, which you probably would have seen swooping through the neighborhood goes straight through the building as well. So that's the first thing you're going to see, and you're gonna go, what is this place? Inside, you're going to see exhibits on music -- Nirvana, Pearl Jam -- exhibits on science fiction and horror film, as well as indie games. And right now we have a huge, massive -- our biggest exhibit to date -- of Marvel Universe of Super Heros, so a pretty cool addition. NICK: Awesome. Yeah, I noticed lately that you've had a lot more Halloween related content, so I was wondering how much horror is actually on display in the museum. Is that a pretty big part? Is it like film in general, or are you pretty genre-specific? ADRIENNE: It's actually one exhibit that focuses on horror. You're seeing a little bit of my joy of horror as well, I'm a big horror film fan. And every year we do a kind of initiative called "31 Days of Horror", but we only have four or so events, so the rest of that is filled out with content. It's our bread and butter this time of year. NICK: Yeah, it looks that way, I'm a big horror fan, too. I love when October comes around and all the streaming networks start adding more horror films,

In this week's Marvel-ous episode of Mousetalgia, we welcome Brian Crosby, Creative Director for Themed Entertainment for Marvel, back to the show to talk about "Marvel: Universe of Superheroes," the new exhibit currently showing at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. The exhibit, MoPop's largest special installation ever, is filled with Marvel history, comic art, movie props, interactive sets, and more. Brian joins the show to discuss the magic behind the creation of this must-see presentation. Then, it's the first of two shows about the Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet 2018. We share our behind-the-scenes glimpse at the goings-on at this tenth-annual gathering of Disney fans hosted in the Seattle area. Plus - a few thoughts about Don Hahn's new documentary about Howard Ashman... and more.

The young songstress Parisalexa graced us with a visit and we immediately made her part of the family. Even though she's still pretty early in her career, Paris has mad game and experience to draw from. Flexa just dropped plus we got an exclusive snippet of an unreleased joint so it's time to #GetFamiliar #ItsTheBiggest

Our show this week features a very special guest: Ben Saunders, professor at University of Oregon and curator of the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture's HUGE Marvel exhibit (available until January 2019). Tia, Paul, and Mike have a wonderful chat with Ben and get an academic answer on the GREAT TAPE DEBATE.Continue readingEpisode 162 | Ben Saunders and Seattle’s MoPOP Marvel Exhibit

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"It's the best line-up we've ever had," says festival producer Dan McGowan.

The fourth season of Seattle Growth Podcast brings together diverse perspectives from established and emerging artists, music lovers and music industry leaders to paint a picture of the past, present, and future of Seattle’s iconic music scene. This second episode of the season continues last week’s focus on Seattle’s music community during the 1990s. Whereas Seattle had produced many notable musical artists in prior years, the sounds from the 1990s were distinctly recognized across the globe as emanating from this city. The episode features singer-songwriter Ben London who began his Seattle music career while the Seattle sound, grunge, was exploding nationally. London went on to serve on the development team for the Experience Music Project (now known as MoPOP), to serve as an executive at the Grammys, and to serve as the inaugural chair of the Seattle Music Commission. You will hear what it was like to be “a footnote of flannel” during the Seattle grunge era and to do “all the things that other bands did, except...not sell millions of records.” The episode also features Marco Collins, an influential radio DJ during the early 1990s who record executives from around the world turned to for insight into who would be the next big thing in music.The subject of his own documentary “The Glamour and the Squalor” opens up about what it was like to rub shoulders with Seattle’s rock stars, to help catapult bands to national prominence, and to have the whole world watching what was coming out of Seattle. These two voices help paint a picture of a unique time in Seattle’s music history and provide insight into the city’s future.

Ahead of the 2018 MoPOP Sound Off! semifinals, Audioasis host/Expansions rotating host Sharlese showcases the 12 Northwestern Under 21 artists competing in the local music competition.   1. Dreadlight – Blister (Oregon City, OR) 2. Jawzilla – Family Reunion Pt. 1 (Tacoma, WA) 3. Maiah Wynne – Ballad for an Old Soul (Gresham, OR) 4. Strawberry Mountain – Vice House (Seattle, WA) 5. Micaiah Sawyer – Rest (Olympia, WA) 6. NËSTRÄ – Bucolic (Lynnwood, WA) 7. Sam Foster – Needles in my Mind (Issaquah, WA) 8. Step Dads – The Wall (Bellingham, WA) 9. Beyond the Woods – Flight (Everett, WA) 10. Claudine Magbag – U Got (Marysville, WA) 11. EyezOthelo – Mindful Illustration (SeaTac, WA) 12. Misundvrstood – Party feat. Gypsy Temple (Seattle, WA)Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Been excited to drop this one. The young singer/producer/songwriter/MC Otieno Terry came through and gave us the in depth breakdown of his evolution. Dropping this to accompany his new album Jaguar Stupid that is out now everywhere. Cop That! #GetFamiliar #ItsTheBiggest

Show notes Why doing nothing is scary and so important: https://blogs.wsj.com/experts/2016/06/20/why-doing-nothing-is-so-scary-and-so-important/   Under the Tuscan Sun trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdJGMZDY0-8   Eat Pray Love trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjay5vgIwt4   Under the Crushing Weight of the Tuscan Sun: https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/under-the-crushing-weight-of-the-tuscan-sun   Elizabeth Gilbert Says Goodbye to 'Eat, Pray, Love' https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/05/elizabeth-gilbert-says-goodbye-to-eat-pray-love/238365/   Drake wants a Celine Dion tattoo: http://hellogiggles.com/reviews-coverage/music/celine-dion-drake-tattoo-face/   Recommendations   Andrea: Jim Henson exhibit at MOPOP https://www.mopop.org/exhibits/current-exhibits/the-jim-henson-exhibition/   Lisa: The Nix by Nathan Hill https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28251002-the-nix   Music credits Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed: "OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL "Airlift" by Podington Bear From the Free Music Archive CC BY-NC 3.0 Logo design by Samantha Smith. Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist, and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author, and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library.  

The guys talk the about the Mick Rock David Bowie exhibit at MoPOP and the idea of forced branding. Then they dive in to a review of Edgar Wright's new film, Baby Driver. The post Episode 261 – B-A-B-Y, Baby appeared first on Clinically Inane.

Nick and Dyer dig into some nerdy news, including the latest Justice League trailer and proof that the Pacific Northwest in the pinball capital of the US. Special guest correspondent Cheri Trusler takes us behind the scenes at Seattle’s MoPOP. Dyer sits down with voice actor Lauren Landa (Sailor Moon S, Attack on Titan, Seven Deadly Sins). Nick gets quizzed on a mixtape that the Guardians 2 cast put together. Finally, the guys dig into the problematic casting of Ghost in the Shell.1:20 -- Justice League trailer9:00 -- Portland pinball 13:00 -- GPS and your brain17:20 -- MoPOP20:50 -- Lauren Landa27:00 -- Guardians quiz40:30 -- Ghost in the ShellSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Ahead of the 2017 MoPOP Sound Off! semifinals, DJ Sharlese showcases the 12 Northwestern Under 21 artists from Bellingham, WA to Boise, ID competing in the local music event.  1. Cult Bride - Wolf2. Fluencie - Preoccupied3. Jason McCue - Humans!4. Mission 253 - Roll Out5. Torpoise - Dream Requiem6. The Good Weird - OCD7. Koga Shabazz - Fornicate (ft. Gifted Gab)8. Girl Teeth - Liar9. Nomad - Venture10. Falon Sierra - Feel It11. Brotha's Groove - The Cobbler12. Animals in the Attic - Take CareSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.