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On this episode, Scott and Michael celebrate fall by looking back at the forgotten cereal mascot, Crazy Cow, as well as NBC's “Laugh Busters,” the Saturday morning preview special from 1984. In honor of Halloween, they also look at more of their scariest moments in animation, which includes 1990's “Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue,” the Looney Tunes cartoon, “Three Little Bops,” and two classic Betty Boop cartoons. There's also discussion around animation they're catching up on, such as “Linus the Lionhearted” and “Marvel Zombies.” Find more From Pencils to Pixels: The Animation Celebration Podcast at: www.rf4rm.com Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BH6dKaVMe/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Follow the hosts on social media: Scott on X/Twitter: @scotthopkins76 Michael on X/Twitter: @mlyonsfl I Michael's website: www.wordsfromlyons.com Rate, review, & subscribe to From Pencils to Pixels on Apple podcasts I Google Play I Stitcher
In this episode of the Story Works Round Table, Kathryn takes the host position and Alida joins our Author Panel as we talk all things mystery, thriller, and suspense. Join us for an amazing conversation with authors Kathryn Dodson, L.L. Kirchner, and our own Alida Winternheimer. We talk about why each author chose to write in these genres, why they write female protagonists, the use of plot and pacing to drive suspense, and the intricacies of writing a villain. Packed with craft, and exploring the intricacies of writing these books, this is a must-listen for any writer!Get Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils and stay up to date on book launches, special offers, and more at booksandpencils.substack.com Are you ready to get more out of your writing, grow your writing skills, and get that book written? Do you want community, feedback, and the mentoring of an expert story craft coach? Check out group coaching for novelists and memoirists. A new session is beginning soon. Get details & schedule your free discovery call today at www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Are you ready to work with a developmental editor or writing coach? Alida works with fiction and nonfiction writers on all kinds of writing projects. Email or schedule a discovery call. www.wordessential.com. Show notes, links, & more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com.
In this episode of Cause & Purpose, host Mike Spear sits down with Jim Carter III, a technologist and philanthropist who has spent over a decade bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and social impact. Jim shares compelling stories from his journey, including how he helped Pencils of Promise receive a $1 million Bitcoin donation from the anonymous Pineapple Fund, and his current work building AI-powered digital clones that allow organizations to engage thousands of supporters simultaneously. The conversation provides practical guidance for nonprofits hesitant about AI adoption, featuring Jim's three-question framework for identifying AI opportunities: what takes too long, what costs too much, and what good work could you do more of?Throughout the discussion, Jim and Mike challenge the social sector's resistance to innovation, arguing that adaptation to AI isn't optional but rather a moral imperative for organizations serious about their missions. Jim demonstrates how AI serves as a "thinking partner" rather than a replacement for human judgment, sharing examples from his own work including building an autonomous podcast network with 100,000+ downloads and creating a DocuSign alternative in hours. Mike reveals how Altruous leverages sophisticated AI to generate 25-page program evaluations in seconds, combining automation with human expertise to help funders find high-impact opportunities they'd never discover otherwise. The episode concludes with Jim's perspective on preparing the next generation for an AI-integrated future and his belief that AI will ultimately create more opportunities than it eliminates.
Happy October! This very autumnal episode is a short one — just some fresh points and tools of the trade. Johnny's playing too much Mario Kart World, Andy regales us with his trip to New York City, and Tim is designing a thuper thecret notebook. Plus: we talk about some new Field Notes and feel very old because of the new Blackwing Eras.
Why did Falk follow Petra into this stupid walk-in refrigerator? Why are the shelves filled with human heads in bottles? Are you some kind of non-partisan, crime-adjacent figure? Listen to find out!Bottle Episode, This Gun in My Hand's 139th, was kept alive and shoved in a jar by Rob Northrup. This episode and all others are available on Youtube with automatically-generated closed captions of dialog. Visit http://ThisGuninMyHand.blogspot.com for credits, show notes, archives, and to buy my books, such as Sisyphus, Eat Your Heart Out, available in paperback and ebook from Amazon. Which is the real monster, the creator? His creation? This Gun in My Hand!Show Notes:1. Falk's claim about what temperature constitutes “t-shirt weather” in Michigan is debatable. You'll see some people not of sound minds wearing short sleeves and shorts at 30 F or less.2. The Technocrat quotes from the Wikipedia entry on Dubstep without giving attribution. He might be a plagiarist but I'm not. This is me, Rob Northrup, giving attribution that I quoted most of a line from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubstep which “emerged as a UK garage offshoot that blended two-step rhythms and sparse dub production, incorporating elements of broken beat, grime, and drum and bass.” 3. Musical subgenres are way too arcane for me to understand so my characters don't understand it either. I'm not vouching for any of the claims they make.Credits:The opening and later music clips were from The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950), and the closing music was from Killer Bait (1949), both films in the public domain. Most of the music and sound effects used in the episode are modified or incomplete versions of the originals.Sound Effect Title: Large Refrigerator compressor hum 1 by FOSSarts License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/740110/ Sound Effect Title: Hissing.m4a by TheScarlettWitch89 License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0https://freesound.org/s/415287/ Sound Effect Title: School door with metal latch inside.aif by timonunderwater License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/532788/ Sound Effect Title: School door with metal latch inside.aif by timonunderwater License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/532788/ Sound Effect Title: Heavy_door_lock.wav by beerbelly38 License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/197305/ Music Title: You're Driving Me CrazyComposed by Walter Donaldson, 1930Performed by Lennington H. Shewell and Allan McIver.License: Public Domainhttps://archive.org/details/VictorThereminRecordingsCollection1925-1935/You're+Driving+Me+Crazy+1930+VIctor+Theremin+-+Victor+216559.mp3Sound Effect Title: techloop7.wav by fons License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/62441/ Sound Effect Title: TECHNO LOOP 1.wav by adamskitek License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/33585/ Sound Effect Title: TECHNO LOOP SPEEDY J STYLEE.wav by adamskitekLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0https://freesound.org/s/33614/ Sound Effect Title: Kick Bass Bassline OffBeat Loop F#1 142bpm PsyTrance Vol3 SYNDRM.wav by SYNDRM License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0https://freesound.org/s/612061/ Sound Effect Title: Drum & Bass Drum Loop 02 by TheEndOfACycle License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/660537/ Sound Effect Title: Edm Strontium Sweep with reverb.wav by LeeNath License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/277409/ Sound Effect Title: bass_line_drums_jz22.mp3 by JoaoSantaCruz License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/s/649209/ Sound Effect Title: footsteps cellar.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/gecop/sounds/545030/The image accompanying this episode is a modified detail of a panel from the public domain comic book Forbidden Worlds, Number 33, September 1954. Pencils and inks by Lloyd Cynwald.Image Alt text: Line art panel from a comic book. A man with red hair wearing green scrubs and holding a scalpel leans over a man on a gurney or table, covered by a white sheet. Angled skylight windows are behind the surgeon. A light hangs low over the table. Dark glass jars like you might see in a laboratory are in the foreground, connected to each other by tubes. Caption across the top reads “HOW WILL FALK AND PETRA ESCAPE – THE BOTTLE EPISODE!” A word balloon pointing to the surgeon reads, “OH MY GOD, YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT TECHNO! THE TEREMIN INFLUENCE COMES FROM PETROGRAD, BUT ANY IDIOT KNOW THAT DUBSTEP EMERGED AS A UK GARAGE OFFSHOT BLENDING 2-STEP RHYTHMS WITH SPARSE…” The font in the word balloon gets smaller and smaller toward the end.
In this week's episode, Alida sits down with the inspiring Jane Rubin, who shares her remarkable journey from a healthcare executive to an accomplished author. Diagnosed with cancer, Jane turned to writing, ultimately leading her to pen a series of historical fiction novels that explore themes of immigration, women's rights, and the impact of war. Join us as we delve into her creative process, the importance of research in storytelling, and the powerful narratives that emerge from her experiences. You won't want to miss this enlightening conversation!Get Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils and stay up to date on book launches, special offers, and more at booksandpencils.substack.com Are you ready to get more out of your writing, grow your writing skills, and get that book written? Do you want community, feedback, and the mentoring of an expert story craft coach? Check out group coaching for novelists and memoirists. A new session is beginning soon. Get details & schedule your free discovery call today at www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Are you ready to work with a developmental editor or writing coach? Alida works with fiction and nonfiction writers on all kinds of writing projects. Email or schedule a discovery call. www.wordessential.com. Show notes, links, & more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com.
In show #259, host Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 6, and the last part of their conversation with director Bill Kroyer, plus they talk about the top-viewed streaming series, box office, pop culture, and the latest Disney travel deal.Bill Kroyer is a trailblazing animator and director who helped bridge traditional hand-drawn techniques with early computer graphics, notably co-directing the groundbreaking Tron and directing the eco-conscious FernGully: The Last Rainforest. As co-founder of Kroyer Films and later head of Digital Arts at Chapman University, he's shaped both the evolution of animation and the next generation of storytellers. Learn more about Bill Kroyer and buy his NEW BOOK Mr. In-between - Bill Kroyer | Animation Director.We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show -Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon. Skull Rock Podcast is powered by Riverside.fm. Click HERE and start making great podcasts today!Visit theoldmillpress.com! Faceboook |X/Twitter |Instagram |Youtube -Aljon Go (aljongo) - Instagram - Aljon's Dining at Disney Podcast - Sorcerer Radio - All Disney Music, All Day Long SRSounds.com - E-mail: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com ||Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - Email dave@skullrockpodcast.com. For behind-the-scenes stories and articles, visit davidbossert.com. Shop using our Amazon affiliate HERE. The Skull Rock Podcast is one of the best Disney podcasts you must follow (feedspot.com). LISTEN to Dave's "Tunes Behind the Toons" segment on Sirius/XM's Disney Hits channel 133.
In this episode I speak to Tessa Sowry-Osborne, founder of The Stationer - a beautiful online stationery collection curated by Tessa's expert eye and born out of a true passion for stationery. We delve into Tessa's fascinating journey from her early career aspirations in theatre, through to grappling with various temp jobs and eventually finding her calling in the world of high-quality, beautifully designed stationery. We discuss her initial determination to curate a selection of products from scratch, and how the sudden, tragic loss of her mother spurred her to take the leap in setting up her business. Tessa shares insights on juggling entrepreneurship with motherhood, how moments of unexpected virality boosted her business, and the balancing act between ambition and personal well-being. She also talks about a heartwarming project she did with her son, turning his drawings into stickers, which became a big hit. We touch on the therapeutic value of stationery, the power of physical, tactile items in a digital world, and how she's learning to be content with sustainable, steady growth. This episode is a testament to authenticity, resilience, going at your own pace, and the joy found in following your passion. Find Tessa's website here Find Tessa on Instagram here Join the conversation with me on Instagram here -------- This episode is brought to you by Victoria Whittington Financial Planning. Victoria knows how easy it is to put off sorting your finances. Life is busy. Work, family, and everything else always seem to take priority. That's why her advice is clear, jargon-free, and designed to fit around your life, not the other way round. Her role is to help you turn what you want for the future into a clear plan, break it into manageable steps, and give you the support to keep going until you get there. If you'd like to have a friendly, no-pressure chat about what financial planning could do for you book a no-obligation 30-minute session here. Victoria Whittington Financial Planning is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the purpose of advising solely on the group's wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the group's website www.sjp.co.uk/products.
In this week's episode, Alida and Kathryn are honored to host Somia Sadiq, an award-winning entrepreneur and global peace negotiator, who shares her journey into the world of storytelling through her debut novel, Gajarah. Somia discusses the importance of exploring the complexities of identity, trauma, and belonging through literature, emphasizing the power of storytelling to foster understanding and connection. Join us as we delve into the intricate relationship between the storyteller and the listener, and how Somia's unique experiences shape her narrative style.Get Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils and stay up to date on book launches, special offers, and more at booksandpencils.substack.com Are you ready to get more out of your writing, grow your writing skills, and get that book written? Do you want community, feedback, and the mentoring of an expert story craft coach? Check out group coaching for novelists and memoirists. A new session is beginning soon. Get details & schedule your free discovery call today at www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Are you ready to work with a developmental editor or writing coach? Alida works with fiction and nonfiction writers on all kinds of writing projects. Email or schedule a discovery call. www.wordessential.com. Show notes, links, & more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com.
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We've got a special episode today. Tyler McCall, co-owner of Chicago stationery shop Pencil & Paper, joins us to talk about the havoc caused by the Trump administration's chaotic tariff policies. These policies aren't just hurting small businesses like Tyler's — they're also driving up costs and creating disruptions for everyday consumers in ways you might not expect. This conversation is for anyone who cares about supporting local shops, stationery or otherwise. And if you're in Chicago, be sure to stop by Tyler's store in Andersonville.
High school students are still marching in Argentina to remember the disappeared—kids like them who were kidnapped, detained, tortured and disappeared nearly a half century ago during the country's military dictatorship. Kidnapped during an operation known as the Night of the Pencils—carried out on September 16, 1976. This is episode 66 of Stories of Resistance—a podcast produced by The Real News. Each week, we'll bring you stories of resistance like this. Inspiration for dark times.You can check out Michael's exclusive pictures of this student march here, on his Patreon.Michael's Panamerican Dispatch podcast episode and pictures on the voices of resistance in Washington, DC, are here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/voices-of-in-dc-138421404Please consider supporting this podcast and Michael Fox's reporting on his Patreon account: patreon.com/mfox. There you can also see exclusive pictures, video, and interviews. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, like, share, comment, or leave a review. And please consider signing up for the Stories of Resistance podcast feed, either in Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, or wherever you listen.Written and produced by Michael Fox.Resources:The Night of the Pencils movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXM6S5oh47QShort teleSUR video - The Night of the Pencils: When Argentine Hunted Its Youth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vo4JvFWDWkTen life sentences handed down in emblematic dictatorship trial: https://buenosairesherald.com/human-rights/ten-life-sentences-handed-down-in-emblematic-dictatorship-trialBecome a member and join the Stories of Resistance Supporters Club today!Follow Stories of Resistance on Spotify or Apple PodcastsSign up for our newsletterFollow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetwork
In this week's Story Works Round Table, Alida welcomes Susan Swan, an acclaimed novelist and professor emerita at York University, to join us and discuss her new memoir, Big Girls Don't Cry. As Susan reads an excerpt from her book, she invites us into her world of growing up as a tall girl in a society that often discourages women from taking up space. We delve into themes of body image, the societal expectations placed on women, and the journey of finding one's voice and identity. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the importance of asserting oneself in a world that often tries to diminish women's presence.Get Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils and stay up to date on book launches, special offers, and more at booksandpencils.substack.com Are you ready to get more out of your writing, grow your writing skills, and get that book written? Do you want community, feedback, and the mentoring of an expert story craft coach? Check out group coaching for novelists and memoirists. A new session is beginning soon. Get details & schedule your free discovery call today at www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Are you ready to work with a developmental editor or writing coach? Alida works with fiction and nonfiction writers on all kinds of writing projects. Email or schedule a discovery call. www.wordessential.com. Show notes, links, & more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com.
Who invented the Pencil? What do the numbers on Pencils mean? Do Pencils really contain lead? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING their subscription! Get official Who Smarted? Merch: tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and more, at Who Smarted?
Backpacks may seem like a simple school essential, but their history stretches back thousands of years. From ancient hunters carrying supplies in animal skins, to Roman soldiers with leather packs, to the invention of the zippered backpack in 1938, these handy bags have always been a part of human life. In this history-sode, we'll explore how kids used to carry their books with straps instead of bags, how the yellow pencil revolution inspired colorful, stylish backpacks, and even how modern versions can charge your devices!Sources:“Backpack” – Britannica Kids (history of carrying packs and early school use).John C. Cunningham's 1938 invention of the zippered backpack: Smithsonian / hiking history archives.“Book straps before backpacks” – Smithsonian National Museum of American History.Brand history: Faber-Castell (on the spread of writing tools, pencils and packs for school).Cultural history of yellow pencils and school supplies: Pencils.com
Welcome back, everyone! It's the seventh season of Pencils&Lipstick! I want to take a moment to reflect on the summer, encourage you to keep writing (possibly look at thing a little differently), talk o you about audiobooks and remember that this is all a numbers game, so keep adding to your numbers!Links from the show:Spoken.press https://www.spoken.press/Stepping Across the Desert on Spoken: https://ihave.spoken.press/p/qOUvDqdYWABStepping Across the English Channel on Spoken: https://ihave.spoken.press/p/MEI9agpxljVBended Loyalty on Spoken: https://ihave.spoken.press/p/fX18IedYi5WSupport me by purchasing them from Curios: https://www.curios.com/creators/katcaldwell-K5559XSign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @katcaldwell_writing
Happy International Workers Day, everyone! If you get a long weekend, we really hope you make the most of it. (Andy's going to the SF Pen Show, for example!) Before we go off and celebrate, we're coming atcha with some new Fresh Points, including some new Blackwings, a cool film camera, and the question that plagues our minds, “why is loose leaf paper so terrible?”. Show Notes and LinksErasable PatreonErasable Podcast Discord inviteAEnima by ToolIn Case You Were Napping by PusciferTrue Writer Killarney fountain pen Automatic Noodle by Annalee NewitzLessons in Magic and Disaster by Charlie Jane AndersSlow HorsesMission Impossible Final ReckoningSnipe Hunter by Tyler ChildersBlackwing Volume 292Kodak EtkarNahvalur TriadBlackwing x Fender San Francisco Pen ShowMonoc Evo by Schon DesignYour HostsJohnny GamberPencil RevolutionAndy Welfleandy.wtfTim Wasem
This week, Alida and Kathryn sit down with N.L. Holmes, an archaeologist turned novelist, who crafts mysteries set in ancient Egypt. Join us as we explore her unique journey, the challenges of writing about a distant culture, and the art of blending historical accuracy with engaging storytelling. Whether you're a fan of her novels or an aspiring writer, this episode is packed with insights into the world of historical fiction and the mystery genre.Get Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils and stay up to date on book launches, special offers, and more at booksandpencils.substack.com Are you ready to get more out of your writing, grow your writing skills, and get that book written? Do you want community, feedback, and the mentoring of an expert story craft coach? Check out group coaching for novelists and memoirists. A new session is beginning soon. Get details & schedule your free discovery call today at www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Are you ready to work with a developmental editor or writing coach? Alida works with fiction and nonfiction writers on all kinds of writing projects. Email or schedule a discovery call. www.wordessential.com. Show notes, links, & more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com.
Pencils down! The Los Angeles Rams and the rest of the league submitted their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday. What did the Rams get right? What did they get wrong? The Compas Victor and Gilberto will share their 53-man roster takeaways on House of Horns.
Scott and Michael are joined by their special guest, David Ornelas, to discuss their favorite educational animation: “Schoolhouse Rock!,” public service announcements that were part of popular shows, like “G.I. Joe” and “The Magic School Bus.” There's also a discussion around animation they've been catching up on, like Filmation's 70s show, “Mission: Magic!,” and the hit Netflix movie, “KPop Demon Hunters.” Find more From Pencils to Pixels: The Animation Celebration Podcast at: www.rf4rm.com Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BH6dKaVMe/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Follow the hosts on social media: Scott on X/Twitter: @scotthopkins76 Michael on X/Twitter: @mlyonsfl I Michael's website: www.wordsfromlyons.com Rate, review, & subscribe to From Pencils to Pixels on Apple podcasts I Google Play I Stitcher
Are you still hearing people say “pencils down”? Let's get real—if you're in this game, you can't afford to step back from underwriting. In today's episode, Nico breaks down why the “pencils down” mindset is a rookie move, and why sharpening your underwriting skills through every cycle is what separates real players from pretenders. You'll learn: What “pencils down” actually means—and why it's dangerous for investors Why underwriting deals daily keeps you sharp and market-aware The key metrics every investor should master (cash-on-cash, IRR, AAR, equity multiple) How refinances can fuel your returns—tax free Why Nico's Multifamily Deal Blade is designed to help you underwrite every deal with clarity and confidence Whether the market is up, down, or sideways—you can't sit this one out. Stay informed, stay dangerous, and keep sharpening your axe.
The school year brings a flood of forms, supplies, and schedules, often leaving families feeling overwhelmed.This episode is your guide to tackling the physical and mental clutter that comes with it all. The goal is to reduce decision fatigue, reclaim control, and transform back-to-school chaos into genuine peace of mind for the whole family.Resources:-The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi-Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin-How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind by Dana White-Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura VanderkamWe are so grateful for your support! Please share this podcast with someone who needs it and leave us review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-on-purpose/id1531548022
In this episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn have a lively discussion with award-winning author CC Robinson about the art of staging action scenes in writing. Drawing from her theater background, CC shares insights on blocking fight scenes and how to orient readers within the physical space of a story effectively. With real-time sketches and engaging dialogue, we explore the interplay of character goals, motivations, and the dynamics of action sequences. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable tips to elevate your storytelling craft."It's not just about the action; it's about the interplay between characters and their goals." - CC RobinsonGet Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils and stay up to date on book launches, special offers, and more at booksandpencils.substack.com Are you ready to get more out of your writing, grow your writing skills, and get that book written? Do you want community, feedback, and the mentoring of an expert story craft coach? Check out group coaching for novelists and memoirists. A new session is beginning soon. Get details & schedule your free discovery call today at www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Are you ready to work with a developmental editor or writing coach? Alida works with fiction and nonfiction writers on all kinds of writing projects. Email or schedule a discovery call. www.wordessential.com. Show notes, links, & more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com.
It's the first day back at school and Big Rich, TD, and Fletch are reliving the best parts — from fresh notebooks to dodging gym class. Then, we crown the Worst Song Ever Written. And poor Kat… still staring at her phone like it owes her money after a date.
Backpacks? Check. Pencils? Check. Emotional readiness? …Not so fast. In this timely episode, Sean shares the Back-2-School Do's and Don'ts every parent needs to hear before the first bell rings in Fall 2025. From handling first-day jitters to avoiding the pressure-packed parenting traps, we'll help you start the school year with connection, confidence, and calm. Tune in to learn: Top mistakes parents make during back-to-school season Easy ways to boost your child's emotional readiness How to create after-school rhythms that actually work What not to say when your kid says, “I hate school…” Whether your child is starting 2nd grade or senior year, this episode will help you lead with wisdom—not worry. Let's make Back-to-School 2025 your family's most connected year yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicki and Mervyn discuss the tools of art and what they mean in the journey to becoming an artist.
Buy now, eat now, pay later: Americans stressed about grocery prices A new poll in the Associated Press, shows about half of all Americans say the cost of groceries is a “major” source of stress in their life right now… and many are using Buy Now, Pay Later to purchase groceries and other essential items. President Trump fires head of Bureau of labor statistics President Trump is firing Erika McEntarfer, the director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weaker than expected jobs report released last week. Greg and Holly discuss this development and speak with Michael Kofoed, Assistant Professor of Economics at Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee about how job stats are collected and what this firing means to the economist community. Family of Maurine Hunsaker speaks out on frustrations amid Ralph Menzies commutation hearing Utah death row inmate, Ralph Menzies is scheduled to die by firing squad in just over a month, but now, has a 4-day commutation hearing scheduled. The family members of his victim are frustrated by what feels like another delay and concerns around scheduling. Matt Hunsaker, son of Maurine Hunsaker, who was kidnapped and murdered by Ralph Menzies in 1986 joins the show to discuss. Greg and Holly also discuss how crime victims in Utah can feel uninformed about case updates and improvements that could be on the horizon. Pencils, paper and price tags According to the NRF, the average K-12 shopper is budgeting $858 this year on average per student. While this number is actually down from $875, Greg and Holly discuss the rising costs of going back to school and how looming tariffs could also be impacting the price. Greg and Holly also discuss how many teachers need to work side hustles to make ends meet. Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatens to oust democratic lawmakers after leaving state In an open favor to Pres. Trump, Texas wants to change Congressional boundaries to give the president 5 more Republican seats. Texas Democrats say "Not on our watch." Greg and Holly speak with NewsNation's White House Correspondent, Joe Khalil about the latest details and Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatening to oust the lawmakers if they don't return. The surprising fact about crime in the U.S. Is crime up, down or stable in the United States? The actual stats might surprise you. Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News breaks down the numbers. The average parent feels like a failure 156 times a year Something many can relate too...The average parent feels like a failure 156 times per year, according to studyfinds.org. Greg and Holly discuss. A new freeway in Lehi? A new traffic study is going to focus on Lehi to look at the possibilities of creating a new freeway to ease congestion among east-west traffic. Greg and Holly discuss. A Lightning 'mega flash' and Gen Z's spicy food obsession A lightning "mega flash" hit a new world record after it extended over 500 miles in a matter of seconds. Greg and Holly discuss this new record as well as how Gen-Z's obsession with lighting hot food is influencing new menu items at multiple restaurant chains. Holly shares her fun facts of the day.
According to the NRF, the average K-12 shopper is budgeting $858 this year on average per student. While this number is actually down from $875, Greg and Holly discuss the rising costs of going back to school and how looming tariffs could also be impacting the price. Greg and Holly also discuss how many teachers need to work side hustles to make ends meet.
Episode 179 – Flux Space, by Nick LS Whelan Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on Nick's blog, Papers & Pencils. Help offset our hosting costs with a donation on Ko-Fi! The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked … Continue reading "Episode 179 – Flux Space, by Nick LS Whelan"
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker wrap up their trade deadline special touching on the Blue Jays' last acquisitions with reliever Louis Varland and first basemen Ty France from the Minnesota Twins, before putting a bow on Toronto's deadline moves, if the team's roster has significantly improved, and how they compare to the New York Yankees after improving their bullpen. Then, they bring on Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi (20:35) to chat about the Jays transitioning into a 6-man rotation, how Ty France can help the roster, how the Jays stack up to New York's roster, and where Varland slots in during a game. Then, Jeff and Kevin end the show with the Back-Leg Line with listeners' thoughts on how the Blue Jays' trade deadline went. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
In this enlightening episode, Alida and Kathryn welcome Elizabeth Barber, a life and business coach, shamanic practitioner, and joyful ritualist, who shares her journey of transforming chaos into clarity through sacred celebrations. Elizabeth discusses her award-winning book, 'Sacred Celebrations,' and how rituals can be woven into our writing practices and everyday lives. Discover the significance of creating personal rituals and how they can help us navigate life's milestones, both joyful and challenging. Join us as we explore the power of storytelling, the importance of witnessing, and the art of celebrating our achievements."You don't have to do it one particular way. There's no right or wrong way really to honor or celebrate either a joyful thing or a sad thing." - Elizabeth BarbourGet Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils and stay up to date on book launches, special offers, and more at booksandpencils.substack.com Are you ready to get more out of your writing, grow your writing skills, and get that book written? Do you want community, feedback, and the mentoring of an expert story craft coach? Check out group coaching for novelists and memoirists. A new session is beginning soon. Get details & schedule your free discovery call today at www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Are you ready to work with a developmental editor or writing coach? Alida works with fiction and nonfiction writers on all kinds of writing projects. Email or schedule a discovery call. www.wordessential.com. Show notes, links, & more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com.
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We have a very special episode for you today, folks. We're joined by Allison King, a novelist who recently published The Phoenix Pencil Company, a multi-generational story about Chinese-American women, data privacy, surveillance, LGBT love, and… pencils! We read the book and loved it, and Allison is here to answer some questions. If you want a copy for yourself, you can buy it at this link, or preferably at your local bookstore.Warning: this episode contains spoilers! If you're reading, or intending to read this book, you might want to wait until you finish it to listen to this episode.For this episode, we recorded video, available to Patreon subscribers! If you're a patron, head over to see our faces and visual examples of many of the things we discuss. And if you're not a patron, join us at any level and you can see this and other supplemental content at any time!Show Notes and LinksLast Boat Out of ShanghaiA Tale for the Time BeingEmpire of AIOur GuestAllison KingAllison's Website@allisonkingwrites on InstagramYour HostsJohnny GamberPencil Revolution@pencilutionAndy WelfleWoodclinched@awelfleTim Wasem@TimWasem
In this episode, Alida welcomes Danielle Anderson, a seasoned nonfiction book coach and editor, as we delve into the concept of the heroine's journey. Drawing from Maureen Murdoch's influential work, Danielle shares her personal experiences and insights on the internal journey women often face, contrasting it with the traditional hero's journey. Discover how understanding this narrative can empower women to embrace their unique stories and identities. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to explore the depths of their own journey!"The heroine's journey is an internal journey, and it mirrors the experience in my life." - Danielle AndersonGet Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils and stay up to date on book launches, special offers, and more at booksandpencils.substack.com Are you ready to get more out of your writing, grow your writing skills, and get that book written? Do you want community, feedback, and the mentoring of an expert story craft coach? Check out group coaching for novelists and memoirists. A new session is beginning soon. Get details & schedule your free discovery call today at www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Are you ready to work with a developmental editor or writing coach? Alida works with fiction and nonfiction writers on all kinds of writing projects. Email or schedule a discovery call. www.wordessential.com. Show notes, links, & more at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com.
With the all-new animated feature, “Smurfs” in theaters this summer, Scott and Michael take the opportunity to look back at Hanna-Barbera's popular Saturday morning incarnation from the ‘80s, “The Smurfs.” They also discuss the history of The Smurfs, as well as animation they've been catching up on, such as “Laff-A-Lympics” and Disney/Pixar's “Elio.” Find more From Pencils to Pixels: The Animation Celebration Podcast at: www.rf4rm.com Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BH6dKaVMe/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Follow the hosts on social media: Scott on X/Twitter: @scotthopkins76 Michael on X/Twitter: @mlyonsfl I Michael's website: www.wordsfromlyons.com Rate, review, & subscribe to From Pencils to Pixels on Apple podcasts I Google Play I Stitcher
After a month full of travel from our intrepid hosts, involving everything from counterfeit theatre tickets to marriage proposals to a literal train wreck, we're back to regale each other with stories from our travels, and, of course, the stationery we picked up along the way. Plus, we announce a future book club episode with The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King.For this episode, we recorded video, available to Patreon subscribers! If you're a patron, head over to see our faces and visual examples of many of the things we discuss. And if you're not a patron, join us at any level and you can see this and other supplemental content at any time!Show notes and linksErasable PatreonErasable Podcast Discord invitePhoenix Pencil Company by Allison KingUntitled Goose Game bookAnimal Crossing bookParis France by Gertrude SteinAndor Season 2The Bureaucratic Banality of Andor | RonBronson.designMy Friends by Fredrik BackmanEveryman's Library Pocket Poets SeriesCharley CrockettSomebody Feed PhilIs a River Alive?Remix Album from The CureJohnny's Pride journalsNahvalur Verdigris Muse fountain penErasable logo hatsErasable Eraser Friend lapel pinYour HostsJohnny GamberPencil RevolutionAndy Welfleandy.wtfTim Wasem
Scott & Michael take a trip around the world to explore some of their favorite international animation. They discuss “The Adventures of the Little Koala,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” “The Mysterious Cities of Gold,” and “The Wrong Trousers.” They also talk about animation they've been catching up on, including Hanna-Barbera's “Sealab 2020” and the new season of “Phineas and Ferb!” Find more From Pencils to Pixels: The Animation Celebration Podcast at: www.rf4rm.com Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BH6dKaVMe/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Follow the hosts on social media: Scott on X/Twitter: @scotthopkins76 Michael on X/Twitter: @mlyonsfl I Michael's website: www.wordsfromlyons.com Rate, review, & subscribe to From Pencils to Pixels on Apple podcasts I Google Play I Stitcher
The red carpet has been unrolled, the stars are out, and everyone who's anyone is in attendance as the BustED Pencils go to Hollywood in this glamorous episode of the Producer's Choice Show! Today your fabulous host Producer Jakob is joined by two of the hottest stars in education; Dr. Tim Slekar (Borat, Die Hard 2- With a Vengeance) and Dr. Johnny Lupinacci (Kindergarten Cop, There's Something About Mary). Our topic is a fun one; what are our favorite films about education? What do these movies get right about going to school, being a teacher, or our system in general? During the show sit back, grab your popcorn, and enjoy this cinematic journey through Hollywood on today's Producer's Choice Show! The Producer's Choice Show with Producer Jakob is part of BustED Pencils: Fully Leaded Education Talk which is part of Civic Media. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! Go to bustedpencils.com for swag, all of our episodes, and for information on partnering with us! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Join the conversation by calling or texting us at 608-557-8577 to leave a message! Guests: Dr. Tim Slekar, Dr. Johnny Lupinacci
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The Toothbrush people used their magical bristles to make the Pencil people invisible. Plus, Fred the Dog starts looking for his new home. Lessons include: Treating your neighbor with kindness can help you learn and grow; you are the boss of your body. Please Subscribe and show your Support! Grownups, help your kids share questions & ideas at hello@whatifworldpodcast.com. Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Eric and Karen O'Keeffe make What If World. Our producer is Miss Lynn. Character art by Ana Stretcu, episode art by Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by Jason O'Keefe, and theme song by Craig Martinson.
In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared that the third Sunday in June would henceforth be celebrated as Father's Day. It was a symbolic gesture aimed at strengthening paternal bonds, as well as a tacit rejection of the policies recommended by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who had just left Johnson's administration in disgrace after his controversial report on Black family life and poverty was leaked. “As we know it,” Scholar contributor Augustine Sedgewick writes in his new book, “Father's Day is an unintended consequence of the fractious American politics of race, gender, and class.” Sedgewick's book, Fatherhood: A History of Love and Power, is the story of how such politics ensnarled parental care, and of the men who expanded the domain of fathers across generations of crisis and change, from Aristotle and Henry VIII to Freud and Bob Dylan. Go beyond the episode:Augustine Sedgewick's Fatherhood: A History of Love and PowerThe far right's signature style is less about dad pants and more about fatherhood: read Sedgewick's essay “Ku Klux Khaki”“Thoreau's Pencils,” Sedgwick explores the abolitionist's relationship with his family—and his family business's ties to slaveryFor more on the Moynihan Report and political interventions on parenting, read Melinda Cooper's Family ValuesTune in every (other) week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes/Apple • Amazon • Google • Acast • Pandora • RSS FeedHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scott & Michael take a trip back to the ‘80s to celebrate DiC Animation, looking at some of the studio's shows, such as “Inspector Gadget,” “The Littles,” “Heathcliff and the Catilac Cats” and “Kidd Video.” They also discuss animated shows and movies they've been watching lately, such as classic Hanna-Barbera episodes and “The Simpsons,” as well as films like “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” and the Oscar winner “Flow.” Find more From Pencils to Pixels: The Animation Celebration Podcast at: www.rf4rm.com Follow the show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BH6dKaVMe/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Follow the hosts on social media: Scott on X/Twitter: @scotthopkins76 Michael on X/Twitter: @mlyonsfl I Michael's website: www.wordsfromlyons.com Rate, review, & subscribe to From Pencils to Pixels on Apple podcasts I Google Play I Stitcher
The guys start the podcast talking about Pryes Brewing, who is allowing them to record this episode there. They talk about the beers, their availability at Allianz Field, and how the brewery has grown since the last time they recorded there. They then talk about how things are going for the Loons at midseason. They discuss the areas they've liked and the areas that could be improved. They then make their predications regarding the upcoming match against SD. After that, there is some MN soccer history, and they finish the pod with a MN story about the sharpening of the pencil.
We're wrapping up our "grades" series with Jamahl Mosley & the front office! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Follow Us: https://www.thesixthmanshow.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sixthmanshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/SixthManShow YouTube: https://twitter.com/SixthManShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSixthManShow Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sixthmanshow Hosts: @j_osborne21 & @kevin_tucker_ Music: Prod. by Tantu Beats If you enjoyed the show please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
Want to read the book? Head here to buy from me: https://katcaldwell.com/books Head here for Amazon: https://katcaldwell.com/english-channel Want o make your own audiobooks? Go to https://spoken.press and use the code word PENCILS to make an account!Let me know what you think! @author_katcaldwell on Instagram and @katcaldwell.author on TikTok
The summer limited editions are out early this year! Join us for the scoop on two releases from Blackwing, some very watery Field Notes, and finally — you can buy our newest Erasable merch!For this episode, we recorded video, available to Patreon subscribers! If you're a patron, head over to see our faces and visual examples of many of the things we discuss. And if you're not a patron, join us at any level and you can see this and other supplemental content at any time!Show notes and linksErasable PatreonErasable Eraser Friend pinErasable logo corduroy hatOrbitalAndor Season 2Doctor Who Series 14Levenger True Writer in Sapphire MosaicDiamine Sapphire BlueField Notes Summer ToteField Notes Is a River Alive?Is a River Alive? By Robert MacFarlaneNew Field Notes box artThe artist and his pencil sharpener collectionBlackwing Labs 05.13.26 pencilsBlackwing Labs 05.13.26 notebookBlackwing Volume 140Andy Johnny/Pencil RevolutionYour HostsJohnny GamberPencil RevolutionAndy Welfleandy.wtfTim Wasem
The bell has rung! It’s time for another meeting of the Pod Meets World Book Club! This time it was Will’s pick, and he chose “A Deadly Education” by Naomi Novik, a fantasy novel about a sorceress at a school of magic…and it doesn’t involve any Quidditch. Spells and homework collide in this first story of “The Scholomance Trilogy,” but did our hosts get sucked into the story? Or were they too bogged down in the world building?It’s time to serve up a score of how many Turners, and how many Feenys - and find out if Danielle or Rider will continue reading the series? Pencils down! It’s time to hear the verdict, and find out your next required reading, on the newest installment of the Pod Meets World Book Club… Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode, we cover a flurry of headlines—from the latest economic numbers and the President's plan to slap tariffs on movies, to the Pulitzer Prizes and Dave Portnoy. Plus, Mike Waltz has a new gig, and Tim Walz thinks the most qualified person to run for president is... who? Also: The New Yorker takes us inside the living rooms of notable New Yorkers. Don't miss this loaded episode! Time stamps: 10:29 - Economy 36:28 - Pulitzer Prizes 43:50 - Mike Waltz/Tim Walz 52:28 - Dave Portnoy 55:34 - The New Yorker
SEASON 3 EPISODE 123: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:45) SPECIAL COMMENT: Don't be silly, Stephen Miller - you're taking the fall. For contempt of court in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Rogue Deportation Flight cases. The target to at least be fined, maybe jailed, for contempt of court has got to be Stephen Miller. The picture is clarifying slowly, the focus is sharpening painstakingly, but it seems evident now that contempt cases being built by District Judges Jeb Boasberg and Paula Xinis – the effort to get depositions about, and charge somebody with, contempt of court in the abduction of Mr. Abrego Garcia AND the renditioning of dozens of others to El Salvador after Boasberg ordered the plane to NOT take off – the slow, methodical attempt to finally, at long last, about damn time, hold SOMEBODY in the Trump Crime Administration responsible for SOMETHING… this whole move to put somebody behind bars, is, in both courts, targeting… Stephen Miller. Based on reporting by NBC, by the Akron Law Journal, by Brian Beutler in "Off Message" and otters: the finding by Judge Boasberg of probable cause for contempt citations against the Trump Gang, and these depositions scheduled by Judge XINIS are apparently designed to confirm what Miller and the other Trumpian monsters are boasting about in private – Miller is the architect of the deportation scheme and especially its baseline component of cruelty. The man who has allegedly hated Hispanics since a girl he asked out in high school turned him down, is also the architect of the scheme to disobey the District Court orders to bring Abrego Garcia home AND to disobey the Supreme Court in the process. The man who greets every warning from a court or an attorney or a human with a conscience to stop now before it is too late for him, by getting louder, and angrier, and more monstrous, the man behind whatever step towards Ethnic Cleansing is next, is Stephen Miller. And it sure looks like Judges Boasberg and Xinis want to put the man Beutler refers to as the "monstrous twerp-fascist" behind bars. AND TRUMP GETS CRAZIER: Literally wants 11-year olds to give up their dolls and pencils for the sake of his delusion, and doesn't know if he has to uphold the constitution and has just infuriated all the Veterans by re-naming Veterans Day "Victory In World War 1 Day" and creating a "Victory In World War 2 Day" on the anniversary of a day when... World War 2 wasn't won. B-Block (34:30) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Trump clowns Labor Secretary Lori DeRemer-Chavez and Secretary of Lies Karoline Leavitt tie with some whoppers. Jesse Watters goes into a cave with Elon Musk. And a pretend reporter named Myles gets told to Eff Off by Ilhan Omar. (41:17) SPORTSBALLCENTER: Tomorrow is the 71st anniversary of the day in 1954 when Roger Bannister became the first to ever run a mile in less than four minutes. Except that he WASN'T the first to ever run a mile in less than four minutes. He wasn't even the first in England, where it had been done 200 years earlier. Never mind, say, in Kenya. (59:30) SPORTSBALL CENTER, CONTINUED: The reason all Bannister's predecessors are unknown is: they were erased from the records by the self-appointed "Amateur Authorities" of the 19th Century who wanted to make sure only "Gentlemen" held the honors. Gentlemen - and White People.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If one issue has defined President Donald Trump's second term, it is the economy. Markets continue to deal with tariff-induced whiplash, and people around the country are bracing for higher prices to hit home. But rather than denying the possible hits to people's wallets, Trump has taken to projecting a new message: settle for less. Playbook managing editor and author Jack Blanchard and POLITICO White House bureau chief Dasha Burns discuss. Plus, what's next for Secretary of State Marco Rubio?