Podcast appearances and mentions of peter pischke

Hey everyone, welcome to CultureScape! I'm Peter Pischke, and today, I have an incredible interview with one of the greatest storytellers in gaming history—Ken Levine. If you're a fan of Bioshock or curious about his new game, Judas, this is the video you've been waiting for. Don't miss out on this insightful and inspiring conversation! Hit that subscribe button and ring the bell

What happened Behind the Scenes on Attack of the Show, and what was Olivia Munn's drama? We find out this and more G4TV Insider Secrets from Christopher Flynn, who worked on the show. Hey there, welcome to CultureScape! I'm Peter Pischke, and in this exclusive episode, we sit down with Christopher Flynn, a former cameraman and technical producer on G4TV's iconic Attack of the Show. Christopher shares salacious stories and insider secrets, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes drama, especially revolving around host Olivia Munn. What you'll learn in this video:

Welcome to another exciting episode of CultureScape!

How Wizards of the Coast Broke Dungeons and Dragons

✨Adam's a cool dude! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Adam Sessler & X-Play!

Peter Pischke is our latest guest as we discuss anime, writing, and pop culture!

So what's different about Gamergate this time around?

Welcome to another episode of CultureScape with Peter Pischke! In this 3-hour long special, we sit down with the one and only Vito Gesauldi, our good friend, game journalist, comedian, lolcow, writer, and co-host of the popular podcast and YouTube show, The Biggest Problem in the Universe.

Kotaku Journalist Levi Winslow speaks about Kotaku, Games Journalism, the Games Industry, GamerGate, & More!

Why is Disney Star Wars So Awful? Learn the answer in this interview with  @ThatStarWarsGirl  In this riveting interview, That Star Wars Girl pulls back the curtain on the Star Wars saga, sharing her unique insights on how this beloved franchise has lost its charm. From the thrilling highs of the original trilogy to the disappointing lows of the recent releases, she leaves no stone unturned.

What Does Brianna Wu Regret about GamerGate, & What did she wish we all had learned?

Geeks gone wild! Let's talk about the change in "the culture wars" with pop culture journalist Peter Pischke. We talk about how it seems like the era of nerd antagonism that began with fiascos like Gamergate, Ghostbusters 2016 and The Last Jedi finally seems to be running out of steam. Then we talk about the rapid decline in pop culture journalism as many digital media outlets have been laying off or shutting down entirely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck Dixon reveals the sad history of the demise of the comic book industry. We also talk about independent comics & Eric July's Rippaverse! What happened to the comic book industry? How did it go from a booming cultural phenomenon to a dying art form? And how can it be revived by independent creators and fans? In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke interviews Chuck Dixon, one of the most prolific and influential comic book writers of all time. Chuck Dixon is the co-creator of Bane, the mastermind behind Batman's Knightfall saga, and the author of dozens of best-selling comics for Marvel, DC, and other publishers. Chuck Dixon shares his insights and secrets on the history and collapse of the comic book industry, the challenges and opportunities for independent comics, and his work on the Rippaverse, a new and exciting comic book universe created by Eric July and his team. The Rippaverse is a platform that offers digital comics from various genres and creators, with a focus on the American comic book industry. It aims to restore the essence of comics by respecting the code of ethics and the community. Chuck Dixon is the writer of Alphacore, one of the flagship titles of the Rippaverse, featuring a team of super-powered agents who fight against evil forces. If you love comics and want to learn more about the past, present, and future of this amazing medium, you don't want to miss this video. Watch it now and discover how comics died and how they might live again! Chuck's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dixonverse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dixonverse Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced with the assistance of Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke; help from the helpful YOUTUBE crew. Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment, and share it with your friends. And don't forget to subscribe to CultureScape, your premier destination for all things geek and nerd culture! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

Who is to blame for destroying the Escapist? What really happened at The Escapist, the legendary gaming website and YouTube channel that gave birth to Zero Punctuation, Extra Credits, Jimquisition, and more? How did it go from being a gaming empire to a shadow of its former self? And how did some of its former members rise from the ashes and create Second Wind, a new and successful gaming content and culture outlet? In this exclusive interview, Peter sits down with JM8, the host of Design Delve on Second Wind and a former member of The Escapist, to reveal the inside story of The Escapist's downfall and Second Wind's rise. This is a rare and candid conversation with one of the most knowledgeable and passionate game designers and gaming content creators in the industry. You don't want to miss this! JM8's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/JM8andLudo Design Delve: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB8xXD9M32U&list=PLUBKwq0XD0uc3-bC1m0IYvbdu8dEX4rd2 Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced with the assistance of Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke; help from the helpful YOUTUBE crew. Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

Do you know the story of the first time the Escapist Imploded, back in 2014? What if I told you that the Escapist, one of the most influential gaming websites and YouTube channels of all time, was founded by a visionary entrepreneur who was later ousted from his own company for defending Gamergate? And what if I told you that he was also the one who discovered Yahtzee Crowshaw, the creator of Zero Punctuation, and pioneered the modern gaming YouTube format? In this exclusive interview, Peter Pischke of CultureScape sits down with Alex Macris, the founder and former CEO of the Escapist, to reveal the untold story of how he built a gaming empire and lost it all for Gamergate. You'll learn: - How Alex Macris started the Escapist as a PDF magazine in 2005 and turned it into a multimillion-dollar media company - How he found and hired Yahtzee Crowshaw, the British comedian and critic who revolutionized video game reviews with his fast-talking, animated series Zero Punctuation - How he developed the Escapist's YouTube channel and introduced innovative shows like Extra Credits, Jimquisition, and MovieBob - How he faced backlash from the gaming industry and the media for supporting Gamergate, a consumer revolt against unethical journalism and censorship in video games - How he was forced to resign from the Escapist in 2015 and what he's been doing since then This is a rare and candid conversation with one of the most influential and controversial figures in gaming history. You don't want to miss this! Alex's Social Media: https://twitter.com/archon?lang=en His Tabletop project: https://autarch.co/ Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced with the assistance of Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke; help from the helpful YOUTUBE crew. Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

The Cancel Pigs Come for Science & Medicine! In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke interviews psychologist Chris Ferguson, who exposes how social justice activism have ruined science and medicine. Ferguson, a fellow of the American Psychological Association1 and the author of How Madness Shaped History2, reveals how the scientific and medical institutions have been corrupted by wokeness, political correctness, and ideological agendas. He explains how normally reliable academics and scientists have begun to cower to woke protestors and bad faith actors, compromising their integrity and credibility. He also discusses the consequences of this phenomenon for the advancement of knowledge, the public trust, and the well-being of society. This is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the truth, reason, and evidence in science and medicine. You will learn how the wokesters have distorted and damaged these fields, and what we can do to restore them to their former glory. Ferguson's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CJFerguson1111 Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/christopher-j-ferguson-phd Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced with the assistance of Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke; help from the helpful YOUTUBE crew. Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

Everyone loves Culture. So why doesn't Conservative Media do anything about it? In this episode of CultureScape, Peter Pischke talks to Christian Toto, a conservative film critic and the founder of HollywoodInToto.com. They discuss why conservative news media often ignores or dismisses culture and entertainment and how this affects their ability to shape public opinion and influence politics. Christian Toto shares his insights on how conservatives can win the culture wars by creating and supporting quality content that reflects their values and worldview. They discuss their mutual love of classic films and what a frustrating experience it is to do cultural reporting and journalism in news media that couldn't care less about it. Toto's Social Media: Christian's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637580991 Toto's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollywoodInToto Hollywood In Toto: https://t.co/l2MICnMl9c Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke; help came from ASE Reilly & Mint (thanks, guys) Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. Watch the video now, and don't forget to subscribe to CultureScape for more interviews with artists, writers, and creators.

"A great scary story is not a brand or genre; it's an effect, it's a state of being." - Gregory Frost. Are you a fan of horror stories and folktales? Do you enjoy that feeling of something nearby going bump at night? Then you are in luck with this fabulous episode featuring ghost story master and folk tale expert Gregory Frost. Gregory Frost details the origins of most folk tales and horror, going back to medieval France and beyond, discussing the adaptations of Blue Beard and Disney, which hides cold, harsh, but vital reality from us. What makes M.R. James the greatest ghostwriter to ever have lived, and why does so much modern horror fail to innovate or captivate. Frost shared his insights on how he creates his stories, what inspires him, and how he draws from the rich traditions of folktales and classic ghost stories. He also talks about his admiration for M.R. James, one of the masters of the genre, and how he influenced his own work in books like Rhymer, ShadowBridge, and Fletcher's Brides. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of our time's best horror writers and get a glimpse into his creative process. Whether you're a writer yourself or enjoy a good scare, you'll find this interview fascinating and informative. Gregory's Social Media: Author website: https://gregoryfrost.com/ Wired Review of Rhymer: https://www.wired.com/2023/06/geeks-guide-rhymer-gregory-frost/ Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke; help came from ASE Reilly & Mint (thanks, guys) Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. Watch the video now, and don't forget to subscribe to CultureScape for more interviews with artists, writers, and creators.

In this episode of CultureScape, journalist Peter Pischke interviews Larian Studios Senior Writer Stephen Rooney, Senior writer for the massively popular game Baldur's Gate 3. Rooney is the guy in charge of the Undead creepy crawlies you meet in BG3 & Divinity Original Sin. Stephen shares his insights and secrets on how he created Asterion, one of the most beloved and complex characters in the game. He also talks about his writing process, his influences, his challenges, and his future projects. What you need to know if you want to be as cool a writer as Stephen! If you are a fan of Baldur's Gate 3, Dungeons & Dragons, or storytelling in general, you don't want to miss this exclusive interview with one of the best writers in the industry. Watch the video and learn how Asterion came to life! Stephen's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/nuckpang Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke, help came from ASE Reilly & Mint (thanks guys) Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. Thank you to Larian Studios for making such an incredible game & thank you to all our viewers for watching and stay tuned for more awesome content from Culturescape!

"You are the Protagonist of Your Own Life" - Reigan Arataka Have you ever wondered how Chris Niosi became the voice of Reigen Arataka, the charismatic con artist and self-proclaimed psychic in the popular anime series Mob Psycho 100? In this exclusive and in-depth interview, Chris Niosi reveals his journey as a voice actor, animator, and game designer. He also shares his insights on the art of voice acting, the challenges and rewards of working in the animation industry, and his advice for aspiring voice actors. Chris Niosi is a multi-talented and award-winning voice actor, animator, and game designer. He is best known for his roles as Reigen Arataka in Mob Psycho 100, Dezel in Tales of Zestiria, Khoury in Pokémon, and Kirbopher in TOME: Terrain of Magical Expertise. He is also the creator of the web series Brawl Taunts and Parody Rangers, and the director of the indie game TOME: Immortal Arena. In this interview, you will learn: - How Chris Niosi started his career as Kirbopher, a flash animator on Newgrounds - How he landed the role of Reigen Arataka in Mob Psycho 100 and what he loves about the character - What does everyone misunderstand about working in Hollywood and entertainment. Howie's Social Media: Youtube:    / @kirbopher15   Twitter: https://twitter.com/kirbopher?lang=en Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhA... Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke, help came from ASE Reilly & Mint (thanks guys) Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. Thank you for watching and stay tuned for more awesome content from Culturescape!

No other game is quite like Dungeons & Dragons, and no author is quite like Howard Andrew Jones. Are you a fan of fantasy writing and gaming? Do you love Dungeons and Dragons and Baldur's Gate 3? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this video is for you! In this video, we have an exclusive interview with Howard Andrew Jones, a best-selling fantasy author and game designer who has worked on Pathfinder, designed fabulous fantasy stories, and been influenced and in turn, influenced creations like Baldurs Gate 3. In this interview he spills all his secrets and insights on how he creates fantasy worlds, what makes a good fantasy story, how Dungeons and Dragons inspired him to write fantasy, and what he thinks of the incredible game that is Baldur's Gate 3. We discuss his latest series the Chronicles of Hamiver and the new entry, The City of Marble and Blood which comes out in October. Howard also jokes with Pete about the many badly written fantasy books, stories, and DnD campaigns. You don't want to miss this amazing conversation with one of the most talented and passionate fantasy writers and gamers in the industry. Watch the video now and learn from a master of fantasy! Howie's Social Media: https://twitter.com/HowardAndrewJon website: https://www.howardandrewjones.com/ Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke, help came from ASE Reilly & Mint (thanks guys) Video Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. Thank you for watching CULTURESCAPE, See you next time!

In this CultureScape interview, Peter Pischke talks to James Czerniawski, a tech and innovation policy analyst and journalist for Americans for Prosperity Institute. James discusses the current political and cultural landscape for emerging ai technologies and how politicians, corporations, and regulators are trying to take away access to generative AI from the public. He explains why they are doing this, what are the consequences for innovation and freedom, and how you can fight back effectively. You don't want to miss this eye-opening and informative discussion about one of the most important issues of our time. Watch the video now and share your thoughts in the comments below. And don't forget to subscribe to CultureScape for more videos like this one. James's Social Media: X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesCz19 website: https://t.co/4Lsbs8Vxda Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke, help came from ASE Reilly & Mint (thanks guys) Editing by Chris Holowicki t: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews were scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/culturescape/message

Are you ready for an entertainment revolution? ( ▀ ͜͞ʖ▀) In this episode of CultureScape, host Peter Pischke talks to Ethan Van Sciver, the mastermind behind CyberFrog, and  @ComicArtistProSecrets  Ethan Van Sciver is a legendary comic book artist and creator of CyberFrog, one of the most successful crowdfunded comics ever. He started his career in comics working for DC Comics on iconic titles like Green Lantern and Superman. He then revived his early character CyberFrog, a genetically modified amphibian warrior who fights against a swarm of alien hornets that have taken over the Earth. He launched his first Indiegogo campaign for CyberFrog: Blood Honey in 2018, which raised over $500,000. He followed it up with CyberFrog: Rekt Planet in 2019, which raised over $1.2 million. He also plans to make action figures and other merchandise for his fans. In this 90-minute interview with Peter Pischke, Ethan shares his story of how he created CyberFrog and what inspired him to challenge the woke culture and SJWs that are ruining the comic industry. He also talks about his YouTube channel, ComicArtistPro Secrets, where he gives tips and advice on drawing comics, reviews comic books and movies, and exposes the hypocrisy and corruption of the mainstream media and entertainment. He also discusses his views on politics, culture, and current events. CyberFrog 3: Red Extermination Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ethan-van-sciver-s-cyberfrog-3-red-extermination Ethan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EthanVanSciver Ethan's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ComicArtistProSecrets Our Social Media: CultureScape Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tYyrhAZLbSn4AOAG4nQr1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke, help came from ASE Reilly & Mint (thanks guys) See you next time!

Your Heard Tell for Monday, February 13th, 2023, is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking to our friend and journalist Peter Pitschke on the evolving world of gaming culture and media, how news media has a disconnect when covering gaming, Peter's exclusive interview with Frosk about the G4 collapse and her controversial on-air viral rant, the caterwauling over the new Hogwarts Legacy game, and the importance of understanding a culture when reporting on it. Then, we go to the Heard Tell archieves for one of our best coversations from 2021 as Dennis Sanders and host Andrew Donaldson talk about dealing with crazymakers in politics and media, the recent American history that is fueling the current political decent, and how news media and politicans aren't giving us the answers we need, but folks aren't asking the right questions either.All that and more on this Monday edition of Heard Tell.--------------------Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease make sure to subscribe to @Heard Tell , like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Support Heard Tell here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/4b87f374-cace-44ea-960c-30f9bf37bcff/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to CultureScape! In this exclusive interview, Peter Pischke sits down with Indiana Froskurrin Black to talk about her experiences at G4TV, her team in League of Legends, what went down at G4TV, and what led to her infamous rant. Was Frosk, just a single person, really the cause of Comcast Spectacor's downfall? Frosk has never once been featured in an interview and has never been asked by the press about what happened at G4TV. Perhaps she was as guilty as believed or perhaps she too was in the dark as the rest of us, and just a convenient scapegoat for a network that had lost its way? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyWarrior --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art & editing by Peter Pischke Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard & Bobster #g4tv #frosk #xplay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturescape/message

New revelations on ancient concrete, AG Rob Bonta suing over insuin price gouging, disables journalist Peter Pischke essay on continued opiod restictions per CDC, deep dive into The Week, GB&U, George Santos - astounding liar and Congressman, Kevin McCarthy - subpoena dodger and House Speaker, combo desk and exercise bike, marijuana tax revenue, Ugandan farmer with 12 wives and 558 grandkids now in favor of birth control

New revelations on ancient concrete, AG Rob Bonta suing over insuin price gouging, disables journalist Peter Pischke essay on continued opiod restictions per CDC, deep dive into The Week, GB&U, George Santos - astounding liar and Congressman, Kevin McCarthy - subpoena dodger and House Speaker, combo desk and exercise bike, marijuana tax revenue, Ugandan farmer with 12 wives and 558 grandkids now in favor of birth control

On this Heard Tell: Twice on Sunday review of the week that was with:Writer and commentator Alys Watson Brown from across the pond on how the cost-of-living crisis is combining with political turmoil to greatly affect the cultural and political outlook of the generation that was in school through Brexit, COVID, and now trying to find their way in a rapidly changing UK, plust how AI essay writing bots are threatening already damaged faith in education post-COVID, and what's next politically for the UK. aged faith in education post-COVID, and what's next politically for the UK. Writer and podcaster Dennis Sanders returns to talk about the Republican Party's lack of "institutional control" for the last several years lead to the chaos we now see, the leaders the GOP currently has, and what it means politically and structually for the party going forward.Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer returns to Heard Tell to talk about the chicken and the egg; soaring egg prices that are not just about inflation, poultry and eggs as stamples of the food supply, economics and morals of poultry farming, and what consumers can control from their own grocery stores. Also, a Colorado point of view on Representative Lauren Boebert, her close election win, the lessons she should have learned from it, and if the opening of congress shows she did or did not.Journalist and writer Peter Pischke returns to Heard Tell to discuss his USA Today piece that has been called one of the most discussed pieces they've ever had. What the CDC guidelines mean, the habit of "guidelines" becoming de facto mandates, reaction both medically and legally from doctors, and the potential to make a bad problem even worse.Economist, Ordinary Times contributor and Heard Tell regular Stephen Popick to talk about how housing is such a fundamental - and under appreciated - building block to a good economy, and while some of our economic troubles can draw a strait line to the housing crisis, better ways to discuss economics, the economic messaging of the Biden Administration, and some ways for folks to better understand all those economic headlines.We turn down the noise of the news cycle to discern our times by taking a lesson from the past with Garion Frankel, who explains the current congress could learn a lot from a congressman who served nearly 200 years as his "retirement" job after the presidency, John Quincy Adams, and his fights against the "gag rule" and other issues revolving around abolition and how congress works, and shouldn't work.--------------------Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease make sure to subscribe to @Heard Tell , like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Support Heard Tell here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/4b87f374-cace-44ea-960c-30f9bf37bcff/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this Heard Tell Good Talks journalist and writer Peter Pischke returns to Heard Tell to discuss his USA Today piece that has been called one of the most discussed pieces they've ever had. What the CDC guidelines mean, the habit of "guidelines" becoming de facto mandates, reaction both medically and legally from doctors, and the potential to make a bad problem even worse.--------------------Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease make sure to subscribe to @Heard Tell , like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Support Heard Tell here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/4b87f374-cace-44ea-960c-30f9bf37bcff/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Your Heard Tell for Tuesday, January 10th, 2022, is turning down the noise of the news cycle and getting to the information we need to discern our times by talking about new CDC guidelines involving opioids and pain patients, as journalist and writer Peter Pischke returns to Heard Tell to discuss his USA Today piece that has been called one of the most discussed pieces they've ever had. What the CDC guidelines mean, the habit of "guidelines" becoming de facto mandates, reaction both medically and legally from doctors, and the potential to make a bad problem even worse. Plus, Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer returns to Heard Tell to talk about the chicken and the egg; soaring egg prices that are not just about inflation, poultry and eggs as stamples of the food supply, economics and morals of poultry farming, and what consumers can control from their own grocery stores. Also, a Colorado point of view on Representative Lauren Boebert, her close election win, the lessons she should have learned from it, and if the opening of congress shows she did or did not.  All that and more on this Tuesday edition of Heard Tell. --------------------Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease make sure to subscribe to @Heard Tell , like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Support Heard Tell here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/4b87f374-cace-44ea-960c-30f9bf37bcff/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter Pischke returns to the Bullpen to discuss President Biden's executive order regarding student loan debt forgiveness.Debate Guest: Peter Pischke*** Indisputable, features Dr. Richey talking about the top news stories of the day, reading viewer comments, and engaging in debates and conversations with guests.Help support our mission and get perks. Membership protects TYT's independence from corporate ownership and allows us to provide free live shows that speak truth to power for people around the world. See Perks: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/joinSUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ http://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYTFACEBOOK: ☞ http://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYTTWITTER: ☞ http://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYTINSTAGRAM: ☞ http://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYTTWITCH: ☞ http://www.twitch.com/tyt

Twice on Sunday for the last week in July, 2022:Our guest today is the returning Alexander Salter, an economist and research fellow at Texas Tech and Young Voices contributor. With headlines full of economic news and a White House trying to define what a recession is/isn't while also explaining inflation, cost of living, and other issues, Alexander helps us turn down the noise and get to the terminology and language of economics that is vital to understanding what is going on in this unique environment. Alexander also delves into the odd economics of having low unemployment but a labor issue and inflation, the path that got us here, and the bipartisian habit of fiscal ill responsibility that shows no signs of changing anytime soon. We also put him on the spot as to whether the latest economic data is the peaking of the worst, or if the summer of discontent will run into the fall and winter.Our guest today from Young Voices UK is Lettice Bromovsky. We take a deep dive and review of UK Conservative Party leadership contest, and get into the background, credentials, and prospects of Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss as they contend to be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Lettice walks us through how the leadership contest is structured, the last days of Boris that brought it about, and what we can expect in the next 6 weeks of convincing the party who should be the next leader. Also, we talk through the also-rans, who rose in prominence, who lost standing, and what it means for the future of the Conservatives.Our guest today is freelance journalist and head of the Happy Warrior substack and podcast Peter Pischke. Peter joins to talk about two platforms that have tremendous influence in American culture and media: Reddit and YouTube. Peter details from writing he has done how the case of popular Youtuber Act Man is an example of the good, the bad, and the ugly of content moderation on one of the worlds biggest, most dynamic, and ever-growing media platforms. Also, Peter explains the influence of Reddit, and how even the mostly free-for-all subreddits are starting to have to be reigned in by the parent company, stoking debates on censorship, fair use rules, and what should and shouldn't be content that can be held as liable against a platform.Joining us on Heard Tell guest Cassandra Shand returns to the program to talk about the current crisis in Cuba, from the fuel and food shortages that are plaguing most of the world, to the healthcare system collapse and crackdown on protests that are becoming all too familiar again. Cassandra also talks about the newest wave of the very old problem of migrants and exiles fleeing Cuba and trying to get to America, and whether or not America's current policy from embargo to official status to immigration rules needs reviewed and adjusted.Our guest today is Nolan Gray, author of the book Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It joins to explain beyond just the internet arguments how zoning and planning affect not just our cities and communities, but also the cultural and political debates we have about everything from property rights, to taxes, to quality of life. Nolan breaks down the nomenclature of what zoning is and isn't, compares cities like Houston who has little zoning to other cities like Minneapolis, Fayetteville, and Hartford who have varied and different zoning issues. Nolan also explains that while zoning is often citied as need to improve cities, it is usually the chief obstacle to building more affordable, vibrant, equitable, and sustainable cities. Also, Nolan breaks down a real world example of the how zoning laws and political ideology clash using the umbiquitous American zoning product - the stripmall.Guest Roy Mathews returns to Heard Tell to talk about Kazakhstan, and how the ancient crossroads between the East and the West once again finds themselves between world powers. Roy explains the situation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev from publicly confronting Putin, to internal questions about legitimacy, and what his background and motivations are in trying to position his country in a shifting world with China on one side and Russia on the other, and is there an opening for the west to make inroads. Plus we'll talk how China's increasing trade and financial influence complicates not just geopolitics, but the ordinary Kazakh citizens including the largest diaspora of Uyghurs along with other ethnic Turkic groups who know all too well China's human rights violations.--------------------Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease make sure to subscribe to @Heard Tell , like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Support Heard Tell here: Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter Pischke from the Federalist joins Grace this hour to discuss the opioid crisis in the United States and Musk's Twitter buyout then withdrawal. Plus the Week in Woke.

Your Heard Tell for Wednesday, July the 27th, 2022 is turning down the noise and getting the information we need on calls to boycott Hulu after the Disney-owned streaming service started turning down political ads for the 2022 midterms. We'll get past the headlines and explain how this has more to do with a business deal in 2024 than politics in 2022, and how the 2020 election shaped the decision.We have another example of how the why and intedned audience for stories that pop up in media is more telling than the stories themselves, like a piece which headline screams "Americans Who Can't Afford Homes Are Moving to Europe Instead" while the text is really an exercie in folks who can afford plenty, we'll talk about how the most important demographic for media companies is the disposable income set. Our guest today is freelance journalist and head of the Happy Warrior substack and podcast Peter Pischke. Peter joins to talk about two platforms that have tremendous influence in American culture and media: Reddit and YouTube. Peter details from writing he has done how the case of popular Youtuber Act Man is an example of the good, the bad, and the ugly of content moderation on one of the worlds biggest, most dynamic, and ever-growing media platforms. Also, Peter explains the influence of Reddit, and how even the mostly free-for-all subreddits are starting to have to be reigned in by the parent company, stoking debates on censorship, fair use rules, and what should and shouldn't be content that can be held as liable against a platform. Plus you won't believe Russia's latest excuse for why their blood war of aggression against Ukraine isn't going according to plan, and we go beyond the viral video to details of the pizza guy who save four children from a burning house. All that and more on this Wednesday edition of Heard Tell.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our guest today is freelance journalist and head of the Happy Warrior substack and podcast Peter Pischke. Peter joins to talk about two platforms that have tremendous influence in American culture and media: Reddit and YouTube. Peter details from writing he has done how the case of popular Youtuber Act Man is an example of the good, the bad, and the ugly of content moderation on one of the worlds biggest, most dynamic, and ever-growing media platforms. Also, Peter explains the influence of Reddit, and how even the mostly free-for-all subreddits are starting to have to be reigned in by the parent company, stoking debates on censorship, fair use rules, and what should and shouldn't be content that can be held as liable against a platform.--------------------Questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or epistles? Email us HeardTellShow@gmail.comPlease make sure to subscribe to @Heard Tell , like the program, comment with your thoughts, and share with others.Support Heard Tell here:Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/heard-tell/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Square Circle, we discuss the tragic mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Dan Mitchell, Peter Pischke, and Edwith Theogene discuss this issue and more. Adam Bearne hosts.

Peter Pischke joins the Bullpen to discuss Woke Culture in Corporate America.Debate Guest: Peter Pischke*** Indisputable, features Dr. Richey talking about the top news stories of the day, reading viewer comments, and engaging in debates and conversations with guests.Help support our mission and get perks. Membership protects TYT's independence from corporate ownership and allows us to provide free live shows that speak truth to power for people around the world. See Perks: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/joinSUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ http://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYTFACEBOOK: ☞ http://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYTTWITTER: ☞ http://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYTINSTAGRAM: ☞ http://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYTTWITCH: ☞ http://www.twitch.com/tyt

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown –Tuesday, March 29, 20224:20 pm: Townhall contributor Peter Pischke joins the show for a conversation about his recent piece on what the Disney “Don't Say Gay” protest is about, and why it matters6:05 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod for their weekly conversation about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss inflation and the record number of Border Patrol encounters at the nation's southern border6:20 pm: Nate Hochman, ISI Fellow at National Review, joins Rod to discuss his recent piece about how most Americans have moved on from covid, however progressive elites have not6:38 pm: David T. Pyne, Deputy Director and Congressional Liaison for the Task Force on National & Homeland Security joins Rod to discuss a bill passed by Utah lawmakers that will harden Utah's electrical power grid against cyber-attack and super solar storms

Great episode of Bob & Eric Save America hosted by Bob Dunlap and Eric Matheny, featuring special guest Peter Pischke, as they discuss the Trucker Convoy and the Russia/Ukraine War.Sponsors:- Our Gold Guy - Talk to IRA about whether investing in gold is right for you. Let them know Bob & Eric sent you at http://ourgoldguy.com - Freedom First Coffee - Drink the coffee of Patriots. Use code MAGA for 10% off at http://freedomfirstcoffee.com

For 25% off your first Aurate purchase, go to https://auratenewyork.com/mikhaila and use promo code “Mikhaila”! In this episode, Sally Satel and Peter Pischke join Mikhaila to talk about dependence-forming medications, the opioid epidemic, and the prescription-drug system that's partly to blame. Sally Satel is a psychiatrist and addiction medicine writer. She is a lecturer at Yale School of Medicine and the author of ‘PC MD: How Political Correctness Is Corrupting Medicine.' More recently, she co-authored ‘Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience.' Her articles have been published in The New York Times, the New Republic, and The Wall Street Journal. Peter Pischke is a journalist and health and disability reporter. He hosts The Happy Warrior podcast and has been on many top podcasts and TV shows. As a journalist who's struggled with chronic pain, he aims to educate people and raise awareness about issues as important as the opioid crisis—which is discussed at length in this episode. ———————————— Find Peter Pischke on Twitter @HappyWarriorP https://twitter.com/happywarriorp or hear him host The Happy Warrior Podcast at https://anchor.fm/happywarrior There's more Sally Satel on her website https://SallySatelMD.com and Twitter @slsatel https://twitter.com/slsatel Useful resources for people with chronic pain: https://nationalpain.org https://nationalpaincouncil.org https://painnewsnetwork.org ———————————— Follow Me On ———————————— Audio - https://linktr.ee/mikhailapeterson Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikhailaAleksis Instagram - https://instagram.com/mikhailapeterson Facebook - https://facebook.com/mikhailapeterson... Lion Diet - https://linktr.ee/liondiet Telegram - https://t.me/mikhailapeterson ———————————— Show Notes ———————————— [0:00] Intro [02:37] Introducing guests Peter Pischke and Sally Satel [05:59] What is the opioid crisis? How did it get started? [09:07] “Just between 2020 and 2021, we've hit our highest number in a year yet for deaths, which was about 90,000 related to opioid addiction” - Peter Pischke [11:02] Peter shares his personal story of addiction and recovery from opioid use [14:25] Mikhaila shares her experience with painkillers for childhood arthritis and the difficult choice between using a habit-forming drug or feeling miserable day in and day out [15:21] "It's like woah, I'm in a lot of pain, I full-on have an autoimmune disorder and there's a reason I need these pain killers, and in the moment it's the difference between being in chronic pain or sleeping but being on a pain medication that is dependency forming" - Mikhaila Peterson [15:54] Sally's experience working at a methadone clinic in Washington DC [20:36] “Some of our patients say they can't handle this on their own and get on a replacement medication for the opioids. And this is not the right medical analogy, but metaphorically it might be like taking insulin: it's just a medication you take every day. Some people do get off completely, but those are the more rare cases"- Sally Satel [21:02] “It takes a long time to repair your life, and people use drugs for a reason” - Sally Satel [22:40] The mixture of drugs in many cases of overdose. The difficulty in prescribing necessary meds post-2016 legislation restricting doctors' ability to prescribe certain drugs [34:39] The extreme pressure on doctors to see more and more patients. Its effect on prescribed patient care [39:35] Dependence-forming medications [44:05] American culture and the constant war between addicts and legitimate patients in legislature and treatment [51:53] “It could well be that many people on high-dose opioids today didn't need to be on that high of a dose [...] That's all true, but once you're on a high dose that's working, and you want to stay on it, to me it's unconscionable that doctors would take you off of it” - Sally Satel [52:16] A message from Peter for those struggling with chronic pain [54:43] A message for people who may be using or considering using [55:21] Wrapping up #MikhailaPeterson #Addiction #OpioidCrisis #MedicalSystem #ChronicPain

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The opioid overdose crisis is back in the news with recent revelations that the already shocking death toll has increased dramatically since the pandemic.  Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death with opioids accounting for most of the deaths.  This crisis has certainly received a lot of attention from lawmakers, healthcare professionals, and the media.  However, Saving Elephants returning guest Peter Pischke argues that much of the debate over what to do about the growing crisis is overly focused on patients with medical needs who rarely abuse their medication.   About Peter Pischke Peter Pischke is an independent disability and health reporter covering politics, journalism, ethics, and culture.  He is the host of the Happy Warrior Podcast and the creator of The Happy Warrior substack.  His specialty is communicating on the little-discussed side of the opioid crisis, the side from those reliant on opioid pain medication, the prescription opioid crisis.   Peter himself is a disabled pain patient and became deeply impacted in 2018 when his trusted physician force tapered him off his medication.  With an ear to the ground on the different sides of this deeply felt issue, Peter tries to parse out what is happening on the ground and give his readers a clear picture of what the opioid crisis is and how we might get out of this man-made mess.   Peter was a guest on the Saving Elephants podcast in Episode 42 - Media Bias with Peter Pischke.  You can read his recent article in the New York Daily News on the CDC's mishandling of the opioid crisis here.  You can find Peter on Twitter @HappyWarriorP  

Dennis Prager. Pain Medication Cruelty, Boycotts and Why Antifa Fills the Void With Violence.   Dennis Prager Is it hypocritical to call for Boycotts? Pain Medication and the Cruelty of the Medical World. Why Antifa Fills the Void With Violence   Dennis Prager Podcasts April 6, 2021 - Responding in Kind https://podcastaddict.com/episode/121418203 Is it hypocritical to call for a boycott of MLB, Delta and Coca-Cola because they have essentially called anyone who supports GA vote integrity law a racist? No. Dennis explains why… There is a lot more evidence masks don't work than there is that they do… Dennis talks to Peter Pischke, investigative journalist for the NY Daily News. The subject is how difficult it is to get pain medication for legitimate pain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.   Why Antifa Fills the Void With Violence https://youtu.be/LbbQ-grjxp8 The Dennis Prager Show Dennis talks about Antifa and Andy Ngo. 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It might well be on its way to becoming the most widely read Torah commentary of our time—and by non-Jews as well as by Jews." — Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, bestselling author of Jewish Literacy Why do so many people think the Bible, the most influential book in world history, is outdated? Why do our friends and neighbors – and sometimes we ourselves – dismiss the Bible as irrelevant, irrational, immoral, or all of these things? This explanation of the Book of Exodus, the second book of the Bible, will demonstrate that the Bible is not only powerfully relevant to today's issues, but completely consistent with rational thought. Do you think the Bible permitted the trans-Atlantic slave trade? You won't after reading this book. Do you struggle to love your parents? If you do, you need this book. Do you doubt the existence of God because belief in God is “irrational?” This book will give you reason after reason to rethink your doubts. 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Peter Pischke - A painful struggle: Opioids can be dangerous, but restrictions — or a ban — are worse The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series... Welcome to The Not Old Better Show.  I'm Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode #528.  Today's show is brought to you by Feals. Our guest today is Peter Vaughn Pischke, who is an independent journalist covering health and disability, and host of The Happy Warrior podcast, and has just written an investigative journalism piece on the opioid crisis in The New York Daily News, titled: A painful struggle: Opioids can be dangerous, but restrictions — or a ban — are worse. For the last nine years, this country has suffered from a growing overdose crisis caused by illicit fentanyl — aka “the opioid crisis” — which is responsible for killing more than 80,000 Americans in 2020 alone. The crisis started with good intentions by public health authorities.  In 2009, the Obama FDA forced Purdue Pharma to reformulate their popular pain medication, OxyContin, which had been the primary substitute to produce heroin for the user on the cheap. In theory, forcing a reformulation would make conversion impossible, thus pushing users away from abuse and addiction. This turned out to be an enormous mistake. Since the CDC is mentioned in this story, I reached out to contacts at the CDC and have a statement from them at the end of the program. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, journalist Peter Vaughn Pischke. My thanks to Peter Vaughn Pischke for his generous time and reporting today.  My thanks to Feals for sponsoring today's show.  Please support our sponsors.  My thanks, as well, to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience.  Please join me next time, be safe, be healthy…I hope you're listening today as you're waiting in line for your vaccine, and remember, let's talk about Better.  The Not Old Better Show.  Thanks, everybody. http://feals.com/notoldbetter CDC's Response to the Opioid Overdose Epidemic A Public Health Crisis Drug overdoses have dramatically increased over the last two decades, with deaths increasing more than four times between 1999 and 2017. In 2017, more than 70,000 people died from drug overdoses, making it a leading cause of injury-related death in the United States. Of those deaths, about 68 percent involved a prescription or illicit opioid. Adults between the ages of 25 and 6 4 years old have the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths. CDC's Work to Prevent Opioid Overdoses and other Opioid-Related Harms In 2006, CDC initiated efforts to better track and understand data related to the growing opioid overdose epidemic. A scientist from CDC noticed an uptick in poisoning deaths and heard troubling news from state medical examiners about increases in drug overdose deaths. Prescription opioids were identified as the primary concern. Since then, CDC has provided leadership by promoting a public health approach to the problem. In FY 2019, CDC received $475 million for opioid overdose prevention and surveillance activities with the majority of these funds supporting state-based for prevention efforts. Programs across CDC are working to prevent opioid overdoses and other opioid-related harms, including opioid use disorder, hepatitis and HIV infections, and neonatal abstinence syndrome. Thank you.

Edge Case Podcast may contain graphic depictions of violence, explicit language, and other content that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. The Pendant with the Crimson Rose Directed by Robert Mehling Written by Ky Rogers Editing by Robert Mehling Music Director Malia Lukomski The voice of HOFSTETTER Was Luke Johnson The voice of JAMESON Was Adam Wells The voice of MARY Was Emily Wilson The voice of PHILLIP was Jake Cox The voice of STUDENT 1 Was Robert Mehling The voice of STUDENT 2 Was Matthew Livingston Languish Directed by Robert Mehling Written by Robert Mehling Music Director Malia Lukomski Editing by Robert Mehling The voice of DAVID Was Jake Cox The voice of TAMARA Was Megan Holzemer The voice of the Narrator was Tiffany Clanton The voice of the DEJA was Emily Wilson The voice of the BLONDE WOMAN was Tamra Huffman The voice of the WAITRESS was Leah Simmons This podcast is made with love by Edge Case Podcast Crew who thank you for listening. Special Thanks to Ari Show, Dominic Wieneke, Amanda Mehling, Deborah Mehling, Joanna Kuehn, and Peter Pischke. If you would like to learn more about the Edge Case Podcast and how you can support the dedication and hard work of our cast and crew, visit patreon.com/edgecase. This audio production is Copyright 2019 by Edge Case Podcast All Rights Reserved. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Edge Case Podcast. KMExaAphg8MjXMBediuu

Enjoy this double-sized Halloween Week Episode! Edge Case Podcast may contain graphic depictions of violence, explicit language, and other content that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. We Don't Smile Anymore Directed by Robert Mehling Written by Leah Simmons Music Director Malia Lukomski Editing by Robert Mehling The voice of JENN Was Tamra Huffman The voice of MARISSA Was Megan Holzemer The voice of MARK STONE Was Adam Wells The voice of MARSHAWN Was Jake Cox The voice of MRS. SCHEMPP Was Ari Show The voice of NAOMI Was Leah Simmons The voice of PAUL Was Nathan Hults The voice of the Narrator was Tiffany Clanton The voice of REALTOR Was Luke Johnson The voice of SECURITY GUARD Was Allen Regimbal The voice of TINA Was Emily Wilson This podcast is made with love by Edge Case Podcast Crew who thank you for listening. Special Thanks to Ari Show, Dominic Wieneke, Amanda Mehling, Deborah Mehling, Joanna Kuehn, and Peter Pischke. If you would like to learn more about the Edge Case Podcast and how you can support the dedication and hard work of our cast and crew, visit patreon.com/edgecase. This audio production is Copyright 2019 by Edge Case Podcast All Rights Reserved. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Edge Case Podcast.

Edge Case Podcast may contain graphic depictions of violence, explicit language, and other content that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Sanctuary Directed by Robert Mehling Written by Robert Mehling Editing by Malia Lukomski The voice of ANNETTE Was Megan Holzemer The voice of BOB Was Adam Wells The voice of the COMPUTER was Tiffany Clanton The voice of DEREK was Levi Hanson The voice of the MIA was Emily Wilson I Directed by Adam Wilka Written by Adam Wilka Music Director Malia Lukomski Editing by Robert Mehling The voice of NARRATOR Was Adam Wilka The voice of BERNADETTE Was Debbi Jones The voices of THE COMMITTEE were Malia Lukomski, Natasha Buri, Eric Edwards, Brody Allen, and Robert Mehling. This podcast is made with love by Edge Case Podcast Crew who thank you for listening. Special Thanks to Ari Show, Dominic Wieneke, Amanda Mehling, Deborah Mehling, Joanna Kuehn, and Peter Pischke. If you would like to learn more about the Edge Case Podcast and how you can support the dedication and hard work of our cast and crew, visit patreon.com/edgecase. This audio production is Copyright 2019 by Edge Case Podcast All Rights Reserved. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Edge Case Podcast.

Edge Case Podcast may contain graphic depictions of violence, explicit language, and other content that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Call Of The Void Written by Jacob Cox Directed by Robert Mehling Editing by Robert Mehling Music Director Malia Lukomski The voice of STRUM Was Brett Stolz The voice of DUNN Was Matthew Livingston The voice of CONNOR Was Allen Regimbal The voice of the Computer was Tiffany Clanton The voice of O'GUIN Was Emily Wilson The voice of ANALYST #1 Was Robert Mehling The voice of ANALYST #2 Was Tamra Huffman This podcast is made with love by Edge Case Podcast Crew who thank you for listening. Special Thanks to Ari Show, Dominic Wieneke, Amanda Mehling, Deborah Mehling, Joanna Kuehn, and Peter Pischke. If you would like to learn more about the Edge Case Podcast and how you can support the dedication and hard work of our cast and crew, visit patreon.com/edgecase. This audio production is Copyright 2019 by Edge Case Podcast All Rights Reserved. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Edge Case Podcast.

Edge Case Podcast may contain graphic depictions of violence, explicit language, and other content that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. CHRYSALIS (Part II) Written by Leah Simmons Directed by Robert Mehling Music Director Malia Lukomski Editing by Robert Mehling The voice of GARY BIRCH Was Brett Stolz The voice of JENNA Was Ari Show The voice of LEONARD Was Luke Johnson The voice of CHRYSALIS TECH Was Nathan Hults The voice of MR ESSER Was Jake Cox The voice of MRS ESSER Was Tamra Huffman The voice of NORA WALLACE Was Leah Simmons The voice of CARLY ESSER Was Megan Holzemer The voice of the Narrator was Tiffany Clanton This podcast is made with love by Edge Case Podcast Crew who thank you for listening. Special Thanks to Ari Show, Dominic Wieneke, Amanda Mehling, Deborah Mehling, Joanna Kuehn, and Peter Pischke. If you would like to learn more about the Edge Case Podcast and how you can support the dedication and hard work of our cast and crew, visit patreon.com/edgecase. This audio production is Copyright 2019 by Edge Case Podcast All Rights Reserved. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Edge Case Podcast.

Edge Case Podcast may contain graphic depictions of violence, explicit language, and other content that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. CHRYSALIS (Part I) Written by Leah Simmons Directed by Robert Mehling Music Director Malia Lukomski Editing by Robert Mehling The voice of GARY BIRCH Was Brett Stolz The voice of MR ESSER Was Jake Cox The voice of MRS ESSER Was Tamra Huffman The voice of NORA WALLACE Was Leah Simmons The voice of CARLY ESSER Was Megan Holzemer The voice of the Narrator was Tiffany Clanton This podcast is made with love by Edge Case Podcast Crew who thank you for listening. Special Thanks to Ari Show, Dominic Wieneke, Amanda Mehling, Deborah Mehling, Joanna Kuehn, and Peter Pischke. If you would like to learn more about the Edge Case Podcast and how you can support the dedication and hard work of our cast and crew, visit patreon.com/edgecase. This audio production is Copyright 2019 by Edge Case Podcast All Rights Reserved. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Edge Case Podcast.

Edge Case Podcast may contain graphic depictions of violence, explicit language, and other content that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Make It Last 10 More Seconds Directed by Robert Mehling Written by Melissa Rochelle May Editing by Robert Mehling The voice of MOTHER Was Tamra Huffman The voice of PA VOICE Was Brett Stolz The voice of SHOOTER Was Robert Mehling The Last Will Be First Directed by Robert Mehling Written by Robert Mehling The voice of MAX Was Nathan Hults The voice of DON Was Jake Cox The voice of BICYCLIST Was Luke Johnson The voice of the ORB was Tiffany Clanton This podcast is made with love by Edge Case Podcast Crew who thank you for listening. Special Thanks to Ari Show, Dominic Wieneke, Amanda Mehling, Deborah Mehling, Joanna Kuehn, and Peter Pischke. If you would like to learn more about the Edge Case Podcast and how you can support the dedication and hard work of our cast and crew, visit patreon.com/edgecase. This audio production is Copyright 2019 by Edge Case Podcast All Rights Reserved. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Edge Case Podcast.

Edge Case Podcast may contain graphic depictions of violence, explicit language, and other content that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. GIFT FROM THE SEA Directed by Robert Mehling Written by Jesse Wilson Music Director Malia Lukomski Editing by Robert Mehling The voice of JACK Was Adam Wells The voice of JENNY Was Ari Show The voice of MIA Was Tamra Huffman The voice of MIKE Was Jake Cox The voice of TINA Was Leah Simmons The voice of the Narrator was Tiffany Clanton This podcast is made with love by Edge Case Podcast Crew who thank you for listening. Special Thanks to Ari Show, Dominic Wieneke, Amanda Mehling, Deborah Mehling, Joanna Kuehn, and Peter Pischke. If you would like to learn more about the Edge Case Podcast and how you can support the dedication and hard work of our cast and crew, visit patreon.com/edgecase. This audio production is Copyright 2019 by Edge Case Podcast All Rights Reserved. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Edge Case Podcast.

Edge Case Podcast may contain graphic depictions of violence, explicit language, and other content that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. STALLED Directed by Robert Mehling Written by Robert Mehling Editing by Robert Mehling The voice of BOSS Was Jake Cox The voice of EMILY Was Megan Holzemer The voice of the Narrator was Tiffany Clanton The voice of JEFF was Levi Hanson The voice of Tony was Matthew Livingston The voice of the LARGE MAN was Robert Mehling The Canine's Guide to Surviving and Thriving in the Apocalypse Directed by Robert Mehling Written by Adam Wilka Music Director Malia Lukomski Editing by Robert Mehling The voice of Gambit Was Nathan Hults The voice of the Narrator was Tiffany Clanton The voice of the SWAT OFFICER was Adam Wells HER AND I Directed by Robert Mehling Written by Melissa Rochelle May Music Director Malia Lukomski Editing by Malia Lukomski The voice of ME Was Megan Holzemer The voice of GREG Was Brett Stolz This podcast is made with love by Edge Case Podcast Crew who thank you for listening. Special Thanks to Ari Show, Dominic Wieneke, Amanda Mehling, Deborah Mehling, Joanna Kuehn, and Peter Pischke. If you would like to learn more about the Edge Case Podcast and how you can support the dedication and hard work of our cast and crew, visit patreon.com/edgecase. This audio production is Copyright 2019 by Edge Case Podcast All Rights Reserved. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors. No duplication or reproduction of this audio program is permitted without the written consent of Edge Case Podcast.