Podcast appearances and mentions of Robin Johnson

As the field of candidates to replace Dick Durbin in the U.S. Senate, we've put together the manual on what it will take to win that seat. In this episode, Lissa & Thom welcome back professor Robin Johnson of Monmouth College. Robin is the first call anyone should make if you want to really understand voters in the midwest -- especially downstate Illinois.  This discussion hits on Illinois' national perspective, the source of the widening political divide, the changing nature of political engagement among younger voters, and much more. Welcome to our 300-level course: How To Be Illinois' Next Senator.

Send us a textIn this episode, I share some thoughts on a topic dear to my heart. I am very excited about it because it is about the heart!All that I am learning about and experiencing relates to my current direction in life, which is an adventure in becoming a Certified Life Coach centered on the heart. I have never considered being a Life Coach before, yet a few months ago, I got a strong impression that this is what I need to do, so here I am, taking another step in my faith journey.  Since starting this program, I've learned so much about heart connections, not only to my heart but also to others. This knowledge helps me recognize how to be more in tune with my feelings and intuition.In Baptist De Pape's book "The Power of the Heart," I read:"Our very first heartbeat begins spontaneously."…”The beating starts the moment that specialized heart cells form and multiply in the fetus. The cells beat even before the whole heart has formed. And they beat in unison." Knowing that the heart is the first organ to develop before any other parts or organs of the body is exciting. This tiny vital organ has a rhythmic beat that continues to grow, becoming a big part of our bodies' development.Neal Donald Walsch said:  "The beat of your heart is the energy of life itself.”…"The secret of the human heart is that it contains not only your identity but God's, wrapped up in one."  Many scriptures refer to a heart.One of them comes from the Bible in the book of Mathew 5:8Jesus said: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." -  Matthew 5:8What does it mean to Have a Pure Heart? Have you ever wondered about having a pure heart, dear listener? Here is an answer for me and perhaps for you: A pure heart is charity. It means I am forgiving, patient, and not critical or judgmental of others. It means I look at others with compassion and grace, the way Jesus looks at me. When I know I am in that space, of having a pure heart, I am willing to connect and understand others.   Robin Johnson, my mentor and coaching instructor, wrote a book titled "The Heart of the Gospel," which beautifully describes the five states of the heart. Here are the descriptions of the five hearts:A Hardened Heart - is a heart of anger, hate, malice, pride, animosity, judgment, absence of love, and hurting others.A Broken Heart - A heart of grief, sadness, wounded, anguished, depressed, lonely, heavy and in pain.A Disconnected Heart - A heart of numbness, fear, emotionlessness, pain avoidance, apathy, and no passion for life.A Faint Heart - is weary from life's challenges, depleted, disheartened, hopeless, exhausted. A Pure Heart -  is the Heart of Christ, a heart in a state of oneness: One with self, God, and humanity. It is a heart of charity, grace, forgiveness, compassion, joy, and acceptance. In closing of the message, I share one of my compositions, "In My Heart."www.kasiasmusic.comwww.kasiasfaithjourney.comhttps://www.facebook.com/kasiasfaithjourney/

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Episode #106 - In this episode, I sit down with Robin Johnson, also known as The Heart Whisperer. Robin's mission is to create a safe space for people to heal, drawing from her own transformative journey of overcoming a 20+ year battle with depression. As a Professional Certified Life Coach, Robin founded the Heart Coach Institute, a globally recognized program accredited by the International Coaching Federation. She has also developed the Bravehearts Program, helping countless women and men heal their hearts, release the past, and create a future they truly love. Beyond coaching, Robin is an inspiring speaker and an upcoming author. Her book, The Heart of the Gospel: Transforming Your Relationship with Jesus, releases this September. In our conversation, we dive deep into heart-centered healing, the power of self-forgiveness, and how we can shift our pain into purpose. Robin also shares a beautiful love story—falling in love at 13 with the man she later married, and their 36-year journey together raising four amazing children. Join us as we explore how healing from the heart can transform not only our own lives but the lives of those around us. Takeaways We need to live more in our body and listen to our heart. The heart is our inner wisdom and connects us to our true self. Healing begins with addressing our own brokenness and trauma. Creating a safe space is essential for heart-centered coaching. The heart can bypass our mental barriers to healing. Our heart connection is fundamental to our relationship with the divine. Healing trauma is crucial for emotional clarity and connection. Living authentically means embracing all parts of ourselves. Nature serves as a powerful healer and grounding force. Self-care practices are vital for maintaining heart-centered living. Awakening the Heart: A Journey to Healing The Heart Whisperer: Connecting to Inner Wisdom Sound Bites "We need to live more in our body." "The heart is our inner wisdom." "I started creating a healing retreat." Chapters 00:00 Living from the Heart 04:40 Living in the Mind vs. the Heart 08:49 The Heart Whisperer 10:41 Heart-Centered Coaching 15:18 Healing the Heart 21:29 The Heart of the Gospel 23:58 Healing the Heart: A Path to Authenticity and Fulfillment 26:10 Transforming Your Relationship with Jesus: Love and Self- Discovery 30:47 Nurturing Long-Lasting Love and Relationships: Patience, Sacrifice, and Compassion 34:22 Staying Grounded and Connected: Nature and Self-Care Practices 38:04 The Importance of Personal Healing: Being an Effective Coach or Healer 41:17 end screen podcast 17.4 sec.mp4 Connect with Robin: IG: @ FB: Robin Johnson or The Heart Whisperer Website Heartcoachinstitute.com Let's Connect! Website Instagram  Facebook Youtube Rumble Keywords heart intelligence, healing, heart-centered coaching, trauma recovery, spiritual growth, relationships, self-care, authenticity, compassion, personal development

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Robin Johnson, an internationally best-selling author, keynote speaker, and well-being advisor, to explore how to build workplaces that inspire loyalty and foster resilience. Robin shares insights from her diverse career, spanning organizational behavior, fraud prevention, and applied positive psychology, and discusses the key principles behind humane, ethical, and thriving workplaces.Discover practical strategies like “mining for gold” to uncover employee-driven solutions, harnessing signature strengths to empower teams, and cultivating confidence, courage, and resilience through Robin's transformative workshops. She also offers valuable tips on silencing the inner critic and embracing personal strengths to create positive change.Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with actionable advice to help leaders and organizations foster environments where people want to stay and grow. Don't miss this powerful discussion!Subscribe to Daily Influence on your favorite podcast platform and start spreading positivity today.Contact Robin at:robin@robinlearningsystems.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlitsterjohnson/ 

"I ain't got much time. I don't expect to live past 21. That's why I got to jam it all in now, you know?"The Wives Colangelo are kicking off a brand new year by going back to 1980 to hang out with two best friends who are definitely in love and ready to take over TIMES SQUARE. The Wives discuss the brilliance of Robin Johnson, old-school teenage rebellion, edy teen films that are actually edgy, and the ways punk rock behavior hasn't exactly aged well. If Allan Moyle is in the director's chair, you know it's going to be a good one!----Become a Patron!https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom----Follow the Show: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo: @Veloci_trap_tor / @HarmonyColangelo on Bluesky----------Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Monmouth College Political Science professor Robin Johnson provides day after election analysis. Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights Teacher of the Year and Administrator of the Year awards.Scott Eversgerd provides a Pioneer agronomy segment.   

In this conversation, Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry discuss the importance of proper HVAC sizing and the upcoming refrigerant changes that will affect the industry. They are joined by Robin Johnson from High Road Heating and Air, who shares insights on the significance of manual J calculations for HVAC systems, the transition to new refrigerants due to environmental concerns, and the challenges of older HVAC systems. The discussion also touches on advancements in HVAC efficiency and the future of heating and cooling technology. In this conversation, Robin Johnson discusses the evolving landscape of home heating systems, focusing on the transition from traditional gas furnaces to high-efficiency options and heat pumps. She highlights the importance of understanding upcoming regulations, the rising costs of new systems, and the necessity of regular maintenance to ensure longevity. Additionally, Robin emphasizes the growing role of women in the HVAC industry and the need for more female representation in technical roles.TakeawaysProper HVAC sizing is crucial for efficiency and comfort.Manual J calculations ensure the right equipment size for homes.Upcoming refrigerant changes aim to reduce environmental impact.New refrigerants will be less forgiving and more costly to repair.The HVAC industry is moving towards higher efficiency standards.Older systems may face challenges in finding replacement parts.The transition to new refrigerants will happen gradually.Homeowners should be aware of the implications of refrigerant changes.Advancements in technology are leading to shorter lifespans for appliances.Legislation may affect rebates for high-efficiency HVAC systems. Electric heating requires backup sources for efficiency.High-efficiency furnaces are becoming mandatory.Future mandates may eliminate low-efficiency options.Heat pumps are gaining popularity for home heating.Costs for new heating systems are significantly increasing.Regular maintenance is crucial for system longevity.Investing in efficient systems can save money long-term.Women are increasingly entering the HVAC industry.The HVAC industry is constantly evolving with new technologies.Educating homeowners on costs and options is essential.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction03:11 The Importance of Proper HVAC Sizing05:59 Upcoming Changes in HVAC Refrigerants09:10 Understanding Refrigerant Changes and Their Impact12:00 Future of Refrigerants and Environmental Considerations14:57 Challenges with Older HVAC Systems17:48 Advancements in HVAC Efficiency22:10 The Future of Home Heating Systems23:00 Transitioning to High-Efficiency Furnaces25:04 Navigating Mandates and Regulations28:04 The Rise of Heat Pumps30:07 Cost Implications of New Systems33:21 Maintenance and Longevity of Heating Systems36:15 Investing in Heating Solutions40:08 Women in the HVAC Industry

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After serving over 20 years in the United States Army, Robin's new mission is to uplift people, organizations, and communities through humor. Robin began her military career as an enlisted Soldier in the Ohio National Guard before earning her commission as an active-duty officer through The Ohio State University ROTC program. Her career highlights include five deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, commanding at both the Company and Battalion levels, serving as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and working in the Strategic Initiatives Group for the Secretary of the Army. Her awards and decorations include the Airborne, Air Assault, and Pathfinder badges, three Bronze Stars, and the Defense Meritorious Service medal. A Certified Humor Professional with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Robin teaches "Problem Framing Through Humor" at the Institute for Defense & Business at Duke University. As a TEDx Speaker, she has addressed hundreds of audiences on using humor to enhance psychological performance and wellness. Featured on USA Today, ABC, CBS, VET TV, and Fox, Robin is an international touring comedian and speaker renowned for her relatable comedy and expertise in applying humor for leader development and suicide prevention. To request more information or to book Robin as a speaker or comic at your next event, please utilize the form at the bottom of this page or email robin@bestmedicinebrigade.com.

We have a high-impact, high-energy Soldier For Life Podcast for you this week to help close out Mental Health Awareness Month, and it is one that you definitely do NOT want to miss!   Join us as we talk with stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, suicide prevention advocate, Certified Humor Professional, CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade, President and Founder of HEAL*ARIOUS, AND the creator and former host of the Soldier For Life Podcast, LTC (Ret.) Robin Johnson (we almost ran out of space there!), about her new mission to heal people with humor.   This episode includes discussions on everything from the mental health benefits of humor to inside secrets about Robin's comedy career to fantastic advice for transitioning Soldiers to FUN-erals (yes, we learned that was a thing), so be sure to listen all the way to the end!

Location: Glen Ullin, ND, Sacred Heart Parish Hosts: Karen Selensky & Fr. Gary Benz Student Prayer: Jane or Pete Gardner & Hadley Morman Guests: David & Robin Johnson, Dcn. Lance and Anissa Gartner, & Walter Emter

We've opened crowdfunding for Season 2 of Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-midnight-pals-podcast-season-2/x/20621044#/ Based on our experiences of Season 1, we've set a flexible goal of $6,000 to cover paying our actors, cast and crew at bare-minimum indie rates; if we outdo that goal, we'll increase everyone's pay proportionately. Perks range from a credit in the show notes or on air, to a pretty PDF containing all the Season 1 scripts with commentary and annotations from the writers and cast, to commissioning an episode based on an author or work of your choice! We've got some bangers of scripts lined up for this season and we're excited to be making them. For full details, including the titles of the eight episodes we've got lined up (with two more if we reach our stretch goal of $12,000), see our indiegogo page. That link again is https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-midnight-pals-podcast-season-2/x/20621044#/ Share and enjoy! Trailer written, produced and performed Robin Johnson. The Midnight Pals is created by Bitter Karella.

In this heartwarming episode of "The Crazy Ex-Wives Club," host Erica Bennett and The Heart Whisperer Robin Johnson delve into the power of how to heal your heart. They discuss experiences of heartache, the challenge of staying open to love, and the impact of trauma on emotional health. This episode navigates the art of acknowledging emotions, self-discovery, and the pursuit of authenticity. Tune in for insightful conversations on building emotional resilience, embracing self-love, and finding clarity on the path to new relationships. Join us as we learn to give ourselves grace and prioritize heart healing for a brighter, love-filled future. Learn more about this week's guest: Robin Johnson, The Heart Whisperer Robin Johnson is The Heart Whisperer. Her soul's purpose is to create a safe place for people to heal. Robin's personal healing journey ended her 20+year battle with depression.  Robin is trained in Heart-Centered Therapy and Trauma healing. She developed the Bravehearts Revolution, which has helped hundreds of women and men heal their pasts and create a future they love. She loves to lift people out of their pain and help them begin life anew. She created the Heart Coach Institute, which certifies Life Coaches worldwide. Their program is accredited by the International Coaching Federation. HCI combines the power of life coaching with wisdom and strength from the heart. In her spare time, she loves to travel, hike, bike, and soak in every minute of nature that she can. Married for 34 years, she loves her husband and their four amazing children. https://www.theheartwhisperer.comINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK Get Robin's Free Gift: Healing Your Heart Meditations   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-crazy-ex-wives-club/support

 In episode #58 of Intrigued Full Effect I spoke to Robin Johnson the aunt of Armani Morgan who's fighting to get answers and justice for her family. We have a deep conversation about Armani's days leading up to his 2017 disappearance and death in Dallas, Texas and who she believes is responsible. ON July 24, 2017 Armani's skull was found along side a residential street and his skeletal remains were fond underneath a tree in a vacant field. If you have any information in the case call Detective Cayce Shelton at 216-671-3677. #truecrimecommunity #coldcase #podcast #crime #crimenews #truecrimepodcast Visit my website intriguedfulleffect.com for more content

In Part 3 of our latest Pulse Check series on Mergers and Acquisitions in Higher Ed, guest Robin Johnson provides applicable advice on managing change during an M&A process. Listeners will learn about:The four stages of processing changeThe integration of different teams and culturesDealing with the uncertainty that comes with M&ABeing an effective leader and manager through the processGuest Name: Dr. Robin JohnsonGuest Social:linkedin.com/in/doctarobhttps://twitter.com/Docta_RobGuest Website: https://www.designorgsolns.comGuest E-book: Blended: A Leader' Guide to Managing Change During Post M&A Integrations - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Mallory will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

We're back with this mini series of Talent Showcase episodes focused on people in marketing, communications, PR, and allied fields who're looking for their next opportunity. You'll hear their stories, successes, and how they can help their next employer or client. Today, I'm joined by Paula Lowe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulajlowe/). Paula is the founder and principal of The PR Table, a marketing communications consulting firm, where all of marketing has a seat at the table. Although Paula's expertise is in media relations and communication strategy, her experience encompasses all aspects of marketing communications, from email marketing, content development, and social media to website creation and maintenance. Paula has more than 15 years experience, having worked with large multinational corporate entities and small startup ventures within a wide range of industries, including technology, Financial Services, Health Care and Medical, Health IT, Supply Chain, Non profits, and Supply Chain and Logistics. Transcript Mark Reed-Edwards: Paula, it's good to have you on the show. Welcome. Paula Lowe: It's great to be here, Mark. Thank you. Mark Reed-Edwards: So, I just told your life story, but can you tell me more about yourself beyond what I just shared, your background and career path? Paula Lowe: Sure. It's always fun to sort of remember the story. I actually went to school in Boston and graduated with an associate degree in hospitality management. I quickly got a job at the Ritz Carlton in a supervisory role, but realized that it was not going to afford me the opportunity to complete my degree, which was very important back then. So I transferred and got a job as an admin assistant at an environmental engineering firm. And about a year in, I transferred from the facilities department to the corporate communications department. And that was it. I fell in love with corpcomm. I began to realize that my natural storytelling and relatability with people was something I could leverage in a career that I would find satisfying and challenging. So I got in touch then with our PR consultant that was brought in. My boss said, "I'm going to have you work with our PR consultant, help tell some stories. I think you'd be good at it." I said, "Great." And that was it. From there, I left the environmental engineering firm and I joined Lois Paul Partners back up in Lexington. I've had my career in public relations ever since. Mark Reed-Edwards: So what is one of your most important career accomplishments, do you think? Paula Lowe: I have to say, working for Hebrew Senior Life in Boston, which is a non profit. They have a hospital license for Hebrew Rehab Center. And they have eight or nine senior housing locations throughout Greater Boston. And I was there at the onset and throughout COVID. And that was a very, very challenging, stressful, difficult time. But it was also a really great learning opportunity because HSL is a leader in senior care. And the then- CEO, he's since retired, but he was a real inspiration to see how he handled things and we were able to bring them through that crisis really successfully. Mark Reed-Edwards: So what do you think you can offer your next employer or client? Paula Lowe: I think that the years of experience I have have led me to be, although I am a PR specialist, if you will, my forte is media relations and analyst relations, securing those relationships, but you know, there's a breadth of services and strategy that I can bring to my clients, so relationship building, persistence. One of the things I found as a PR person is that we have to be persistent. And if a client or I want a relationship with a particular member of the media, I will make it happen. It just might take some time and some creativity. I really find a lot of inspiration in trying to find different ways to do things. I'm not a believer in "this is the way we've always done it so this is the way we should continue to do it." So if my clients are open to new ways of looking at things. I bring a lot of creativity and ideas that we can implement. And of course, strategy. I've done that for most of my career. Nothing is done in a bubble. There's always a strategic reason and business objective we're trying to achieve. Mark Reed-Edwards: I've never really done PR. I've been in areas around PR and talked to the press on occasion. But persistence is a quality for most of the people I know in PR who are great at their jobs. Because they build relationships over years. And you have to be persistent to do that. Paula Lowe: Absolutely. And it's a fine line. Some of the relationships I built early on in my career, I'm still friends with those reporters and editors. And I think one of the things that sets me apart, and maybe even it's a generational thing at this point too, but I never went to a reporter or editor with a pitch that I had to read off a sheet. I made sure I understood it. I made sure I understood the business value of what we were offering, and if they didn't accept it, I always asked why. I said I know that time is tight, but what am I missing here? Because I am trying to be a good resource. I do my research. If I'm missing, I need to know what I'm missing and why. And sometimes they would tell me, sometimes they wouldn't, but often they'd say, "You know, that's a great question. Nobody asks that. It's not totally off the mark. It's the timing or it's this." And that's valuable information to take back to a client as well. Why the pitches aren't working or why the client thinks it's a great story, but maybe the media doesn't. And then we find a different way to go back to that person with what they can use. Mark Reed-Edwards: Yeah, and finding out their editorial calendar and just partnering up with them over the course of months or even years so that you can align with what the reporter's needs are and those reporters are stretched thinner than ever now. Paula Lowe: Oh, gosh, for sure. The landscape has changed significantly and it's very challenging. But you can still do it. I'm doing it right now for a client. I'm having a lot of fun. It's a really unique auto industry training software company that I'm working with and it's a lot of fun and I'm making those relationships on their behalf and it's just been great because you can still do that. It just takes a little longer. Mark Reed-Edwards: Yeah. And how do you---I'll ask one last question. How do you work with your client to set their expectations that they're not going to be in the Wall Street Journal or the New York Times next week. Paula Lowe: Isn't that the age old question? Mark Reed-Edwards: Yeah. B You know, it's just a matter of being very honest and direct and saying, " When you have that story I'm happy to tell it, but you're not there right now, or you know, it's gonna take some time to secure those relationships and make those connections." One of the challenges, too, is the way people move around. Many of the people I worked with just a few short years ago are now in different roles. Still within the media landscape, but different roles. It might mean that I need to get reconnected or connected with someone new. And those things do take time. So I just sort of set the expectation up front and let them know that there are certain criteria that you have to meet to get into a big publication like that, or even Forbes, Fortune, those kinds of publications, and those take time. They're not an overnight thing. Mark Reed-Edwards: Well, Paula, you've got a great story to tell for yourself, and thanks for joining me. I hope this podcast helps you find your next great gig. Paula Lowe: Thank you, Mark. I appreciate being here. Mark Reed-Edwards: Well, that's it for this mini series. Together, we've met some extraordinary people. Ben Bradshaw, Jason Rasmussen, Gem Passant, Chuck Tanowitz, Kelley Lynn Kassa, and today's guest, Paula Lowe. I hope we helped tell their stories and that they have nothing but good fortune to come. As for what's coming next for this podcast, stay tuned. We have one of the world's leading Amazon experts and the guest for the most popular episode of Confessions of a Marketer while we were away. That's Robin Johnson. She'll be with us next time, and we'll see you then.

The healthcare industry plays a pivotal role in society, offering essential services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. In the latest episode of the Uplifting Impact podcast, host Deanna Singh and guest Robin Johnson delve into the nuances of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within healthcare. Throughout the conversation, they highlight the challenges healthcare professionals face when navigating personal identities and stress the importance of self-reflection for achieving cultural transformation. Robin, a multiracial woman with a unique perspective, shares her journey from focusing on children's education to facilitating institutional change within the healthcare sector. The episode also emphasizes the critical role cultural competency plays in healthcare and the urgent need for systemic change. It emphasizes the importance of equipping all staff with the necessary skills to provide inclusive care, ensuring that every individual feels welcome and supported within the healthcare system. To gain valuable insights into the complexities of DEI within the healthcare industry and how it intersects with Robin's personal journey, tune in to this thought-provoking episode. Don't forget to share it with others and subscribe to the Uplifting Impact podcast to stay informed on future conversations that empower positive change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annual Missing Person's Day Greater San Antonio 2024Hey there, fellow HOMkins! I'm excited to give you all an update on the February 3rd Missing Persons Day Event in San Antonio. It was an incredible experience and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share it with you. One of the highlights of the event was getting to meet Nina Brooks, the CEO of Search and Support San Antonio.  My friend Robin Johnson, who is the aunt of Armani Dante Morgan, an unsolved murder victim, was also there with me (Unsolved Homicide of Armani D. Morgan ~ Robin Johnson FULL INTERVIEW). The walls were filled with Missing Person posters and banners, serving as a powerful reminder of the countless individuals who have gone missing, been murdered, or are part of unsolved cases in San Antonio alone. It was a sobering sight to see names like Lina Kihl, Pauline Diaz, Amalia Garza, James Preston Davis, Khadija Derry, Ray Richardson, and Meagan Gonzales, among thousands of others, all still missing or unsolved.It was a bittersweet event, as we came together to honor and remember those who are still missing or have been victims of unsolved cases. But it was also a day of hope, as we saw the community come together to support each other and work towards finding answers and justice for these individuals and their families. I was particularly moved by the presence of organizations like Search and Support San Antonio, who work tirelessly to bring closure to families and give a voice to those who can no longer speak for themselves.I urge all of you to take a moment to reflect on the names I mentioned earlier, and the thousands of others who are still missing or have unsolved cases. Let's keep their memories alive and continue to spread awareness, in the hopes that one day, we will have answers and justice for all. Until then, let's continue to support each other and work towards making our communities safer for everyone.Thank you for taking the time to read about my experience at the Missing Persons Day Event. Let's keep the momentum going and remember, we are all in this together.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MORE ON: Search and Support San Antonio, Missing Person Eventhttps://www.sassatx.org/missing-person-flyer-templatehttps://www.sassatx.org/our-sponsors-partners-and-supporters--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEXT WEEK EVENT: Arlene Harbison, Central Texas Cold Case March-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A Post-9/11 Veteran Town Hall Discussion with veterans Gil Barndollar and Robin Johnson, Veteran Fellowship Program Fellows Matthew Brown and Claudia Flores led by Hoover Fellow Jacquelyn Schneider. One of the greatest challenges for the All Volunteer Force is how to reintegrate a professional, volunteer military back into civilian society.  For many previous generations, this re-integration was supported by veterans organizations, like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, which created a space for veterans to share experiences as they re-started their civilian life.  However, the post 9/11 veteran generation has new challenges both in re-connecting with civilian life and in creating bonds between post 9/11 veterans that create positive societal impacts.  The rise of social media as well as the diversity and the volunteer nature of this generation means that Vietnam-era structures and institutions designed for veterans may not work for building social bonds between 9/11 veterans and their communities.  How does the post 9/11 veteran build social capital among each other?  How do they connect with their communities?  How can the post 9/11 veteran experience build social cohesion not only between veterans and civilians but also in the broader civil society?   Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – Denver, CO Featuring Gil Barndollar | Senior Research Fellow, Center for the Study of Statesmanship; USMC veteran Matthew Brown | Hoover Veteran Fellow; President and CEO, Chimney Trail; USN Veteran Claudia Flores | Hoover Veteran Fellow; Policy and Planning Director, Virginia Department of Veteran Services; USN Veteran Robin Johnson | CEO, Best Medicine Brigade; President, HEAL*ARIOUS; USA veteran Moderated by Dr. Jacquelyn Schneider | Hoover Fellow, post-9/11 Veteran, USAFR

Benjamin Raab, John Allen Williams, Tom Bevin, Robin Johnson

Robin Johnson, an Army veteran and the CEO of Best Medicine Brigade, shares her journey from a military career to becoming a comedian and creating a platform for other military-connected comedians. Discussing her organization, she explains how she offers performance opportunities for veteran and military spouse comedians. In addition, Robin highlights how humor can be used as a tool for improving mental well-being, reframing negative thoughts, and building trust within organizations. While extensively discussing the importance and benefits of humor, Robin also shares her personal experiences and funny anecdotes. Support the Show Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 4Patriots - visit https://4Patriots.com/DriveOn to get the best discounts and deals on survival supplies! Links & Resources Website: https://www.bestmedicinebrigade.com Follow Robin Johnson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comedianrobinphoenix Follow Robin Johnson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinphoenixjohnson/ Follow Robin Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-johnson790/ Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

It's winter at the campfire, and that means one thing—snow-themed holiday special! The Midnight Pals are visited by Junji Ito, adorable catboy and terrifying master of fucked-up-face-filled manga horror, accompanied by original weeaboo Lafcadio Hearn. The pair narrate an ancient Japanese folktale of ripped samurai, distressed noblewomen, and seasonal ice-demons. Lafcadio helps Junji out by using his insightful perspective as a Greek-Irish academic to explain Japanese tradition and culture. HP Lovecraft nearly has an aneurysm.Content notes: swearing, raised voices, sexual references, discussion of racism and appropriation, violence, death, references to guns.CAST: Edgar Allan Poe — RODRIGO BORGES Mary Shelley — REBECCA D'SOUZA Clive Barker — SISTER INDICA Dean Koontz — WREN MONTGOMERY Stephen King — JASON ROBINSON HP Lovecraft/Lafcadio Hearn — ROBIN JOHNSON with Junji Ito/Osamu Tezuka — TENEST TANG Lord Fujiwara — JON GUITERREZ Lady Minamoto — NICOLETTA GIUSEFFI Snow-child — CHIBI Naoko Takeuchi — LORETTA CHANG Kouta Hirano — JOHN SERRANO Script by Lou Sutcliffe, edited by Bitter Karella and Robin Johnson. The Japanese sensitivity reader was Minaro Kato-Hopkins, and the Irish accent and swearing coach was Liselle Nic Giollabháin. Lafcadio Hearn's translation of the Japanese folktale "Yuki-Onna" (The Snow Woman) is included in his collection Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things, which is available from Project Gutenberg at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1210A transcript of this episode can be found at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/s01e07-the-tale-of-the-snow-woman/transcriptThe Midnight Pals is the creation of Bitter Karella ©Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Cast, Goodpods or wherever you find podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving us a rating or review. For more information, see https://midnightpals.com

Clive Barker takes the stage and relates his cult classic of an eternal battle—gay monsters versus redneck cops. Cabal has always had unsettling dreams of becoming a gay monster, but his personal journey to gay monsterhood is obstructed by queer-gatekeeping monsters, Nazi sheriffs' departments, and unconvincing gimp-mask serial killer David Cronenberg. Frank Belknap Long teaches Dean Koontz to be a furry. Content notes: swearing, raised voices, sexual content, violence, discussion of homophobic and transphobic propaganda techniques, homophobic and transphobic state violence, riots, guns and military weapons, death and killing, attempted genocide. CAST: Clive Barker—SISTER INDICA Edgar Allan Poe—RODRIGO BORGES Mary Shelley—REBECCA D'SOUZA Dean Koontz—WREN MONTGOMERY Stephen King—JASON ROBINSON HP Lovecraft—ROBIN JOHNSON with Cabal—JOHN SERRANO Lori—LORETTA CHANG Sheriff—DEXTER HOWARD Deputy/David Cronenberg—JOEL A.S. BUTLER Governor/Monster Gatekeeper—CASSIE VULPINE Frank Belknap Long—DAVID COURT Script by Bitter Karella, edited by Robin Johnson, inspired by Clive Barker's 1990 cult film Nightbreed, an adaptation of his novella Cabal. Elements of copyrighted works are used for purposes of parody and comment.A transcript of this episode can be found at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/s01e06-the-tale-of-the-nightbreed/transcriptThe Midnight Pals is the creation of Bitter Karella ©Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Cast, Goodpods or wherever you find podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving us a rating or review. For more information, see https://midnightpals.com

Welcome to today's captivating episode! Get ready to embark on a journey into the world of workplace flourishing and women's empowerment with Robin Litster Johnson. As an international bestselling author, keynote speaker, wellbeing advisor, and fraud prevention expert, Robin is a beacon in creating humane, ethical, and resilient organisations. With her profound expertise in organisational behaviour and applied positive psychology, she's empowered countless individuals and organisations to thrive. Join us as we uncover her unique insights, transformative workshops for women, and her exceptional ability to foster real change. Stay tuned to discover the science behind workplace wellbeing and the keys to unlocking personal growth with the incredible Robin Johnson. Be sure to watch until the end of the episode to learn more about the exclusive FREE GIFT Robin is offering for the FIRST THREE LISTENERS who email her at Robin@RobinLearningSystems.com. This offer has a value of US$247 so act fast!  You can catch Robin's "Wellbeing Workshop for Women Whose Long-term Marriages Have Ended" on Saturday, December 9th, 8 am - 12 noon, Pacific Time by registering now on her website https://www.robinlearningsystems.com/. Everyone who registers can bring a friend FOR FREE. Key Discussion Points - Juggling Multiple Roles and Responsibilities  - Navigating Responsibility Boundaries - Entrepreneurial Insights - From Vision to Reality  - Prioritising Self-Care Amidst Responsibilities - Transformative Learnings in Life's Journey - Spiritual and Service Insights Engage With Our Global Community: ⁠Our Website⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn: Annie Gibbins⁠ ⁠LinkedIn: Women's Biz Global⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠WhatsApp Community⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womensbizglobal/message

Patricia Highsmith, crime writer, snail friend, and lovable weirdo known for her shabby trenchcoat, eccentric habits, and possibly imaginary wife, investigates a bizarre double murder. Two people who don't know each other, or if you will, "strangers", meet on a rail vehicle, or as it were, "train", and plan the perfect crime. What really happened with Mary Shelley and her polycule at Lake Geneva last summer?Content notes: swearing, violence, murder, death including by train and drowning.CAST: Mary Shelley — REBECCA D'SOUZA Edgar Allan Poe — RODRIGO BORGES Clive Barker — SISTER INDICA HP Lovecraft/Arthur Conan Doyle — ROBIN JOHNSON Dean Koontz — WREN MONTGOMERY Stephen King — JASON ROBINSON with Patricia Highsmith — KATE DAVOLI Jane Williams — HANNAH BROWN Percy Shelley — LOU SUTCLIFFE Mrs Cleveland — JULIA DRAKE Edward Ellerker Williams — DAVID COURT Train engineer — CANAVAN CONNOLLY Human Guy — DEXTER HOWARD Human Bruno — BRAD BARNES plus special guest stars HELEN ARNEY as Mary Wollstonecraft's ghost MIKE McSHANE as William Huskisson MP Helen Arney is a science presenter and musical comedienne who has appeared in TV, radio and theatre across the world with her unique mix of stand-up, songs and science. For more information, see helenarney.com.Mike McShane, veteran of Whose Line is it Anyway?, kindly agreed to record a cameo scream in support of Waverley Care, who provide help to people living with HIV and hepatitis in Scotland. Donations can be made at https://waverleycare.orgScript by Robin Johnson, edited by Bitter Karella, inspired by Patricia Highsmith's novel Strangers on a Train and its film adaptation by Alfred Hitchcock. Elements from copyrighted works are used for purposes of parody and comment. A transcript of this episode can be found at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/s01e05-the-tale-of-the-strangers-on-a-train/transcriptThe Midnight Pals is the creation of Bitter Karella ©Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Cast, or wherever you find podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving us a rating or review. For more information, see https://midnightpals.com

Arthur Conan Doyle stumbles upon the Midnight Pals' storytelling circle and reluctantly agrees to bring beloved supersleuth Sherlock Holmes back for one last, final, final case. A locked-room murder mystery turns to metafictional highjinks as the Pals are embroiled in the world of Holmes's adventures, sort of like when the holodeck malfunctions on Star Trek.Content notes: swearing, raised voices, drug references, portrayal of psychologically abusive relationships, threats of violence, guns, discussion of death, loss, grieving and murder.CAST Edgar Allan Poe — RODRIGO BORGES Mary Shelley — REBECCA D'SOUZA Clive Barker — SISTER INDICA HP Lovecraft/Arthur Conan Doyle — ROBIN JOHNSON Dean Koontz — WREN MONTGOMERY Stephen King — JASON ROBINSON with Sherlock Holmes — LOU SUTCLIFFE Dr Watson — CANAVAN CONNOLLY Professor Moriarty/Ian Fleming — JOEL A.S. BUTLER Inspector Lestrade — LISELLE NIC GIOLLABHÁIN Old-timey radio announcer — NOMI IBSEN Raymond Chandler — DEXTER HOWARD Script by Robin Johnson, edited by Bitter Karella, based on the Sherlock Holmes stories of Arthur Conan Doyle. Production and music by Robin Johnson. Daisy McNamara was an audio consultant.Most of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories (as well as his Professor Challenger ones) are in the public domain and can be found on Project Gutenberg at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/69A transcript of this episode can be found at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/s01e04-the-tale-of-sherlock-holmes/transcriptThe Midnight Pals is the creation of Bitter Karella ©Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Cast, or wherever you find podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving us a rating or review. For more information, see https://midnightpals.com

BEACH DAY, 14min., USA Directed by Robin Johnson A newlywed unwinds with a solo day at the beach full of peculiar activities. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26492794/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_2 https://www.instagram.com/beachdaythefilm/ Get to know the filmmaker: At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, my partner Casey and I were on the hunt for isolated, outdoor activities. We found ourselves on a beach in Rockaway, NY and discovered an abandoned, graffitied, once-building on one of the smaller beach lots. Shells, rocks, flowers and other items had been arranged carefully and intentionally on the ground, and to me, it looked like a beautiful, hyper-feminine altar. I started wondering what the story was behind this altar – why would someone hide out in this dilapidated building on the beach and perform a sort of ritual? When we came home, I wrote the first draft in about 20 minutes, and Casey encouraged me to keep developing the script and make the film. I'd been a professional actor for about 10 years, and had felt the quiet itch to jump into directing for a long time, and he is a cinematographer, so from there, it came together quite naturally. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it's only $3.99 per month. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

Neurotic closet-dweller Bram Stoker visits the campfire to tell his iconic vampire story. In Transylvania, hot twink Jon "Jonathan" Harker shacks up with a rich older man who wants to consume his bodily fluids. Meanwhile in England, notorious strumpet Lucy Westenra attempts to ensnare her innocent friend Mina into the dangerous and disgusting world of sex. A cautionary tale about the perils of horniness, as Bram attempts to prove once and for all that vampires are in no way sexy. Mary Shelley invites Anne Rice and Stephenie Meyer just to stir the pot.Content notes: swearing, raised voices, violence, death, guns, gory sounds, Victorian institutionalisation of mental health patients, strong sexual content. CAST Edgar Allan Poe/Dracula — RODRIGO BORGES Mary Shelley/Mina Murray — REBECCA D'SOUZA Clive Barker — SISTER INDICA HP Lovecraft — ROBIN JOHNSON Dean Koontz — WREN MONTGOMERY Stephen King — JASON ROBINSON with Bram Stoker/Quincey Morris — JOEL A.S. BUTLER Jonathan Harker — THADDEUS STRANGE Lucy Westenra — MARNIE WARNER Dr Van Helsing/Dr Seward — CASSIE VULPINE Renfield — JOHN SERRANO Anne Rice — JESSICA BERSON Stephenie Meyer — NOMI IBSEN Additional voices — EMILY HANNAK, LOU SUTCLIFFE, DAVID COURT Script by Bitter Karella, edited by Robin Johnson, based loosely on Dracula by Bram Stoker. Production by Robin Johnson. Music by Alex Rancourt, Robin Johnson and Lou Sutcliffe.Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula is the codifying example of the vampire story in popular culture. The book is in the public domain and can be found on Project Gutenberg at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/345Stoker's completely normal letter to Walt Whitman, written on Valentine's Day of 1876, can be read at https://www.themarginalian.org/2019/01/09/bram-stoker-walt-whitman-letter/A transcript of this episode can be found at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/s01e03-the-tale-of-dracula/transcriptThe Midnight Pals is the creation of Bitter Karella ©Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Cast, or wherever you find podcasts. For more information, see https://midnightpals.com  

Monday Night Message of Tent Revival

Sunday Morning Message

Sunday Night Message of Tent Revival

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A new candidate for the Midnight Society, insufferable San Francisco hipster Robert Louis Stevenson, attempts to impress the Pals with the story of Henry Jekyll, a Victorian psychiatrist. On the steamship home from a business trip, Jekyll's seemingly chance meeting with a certain Edward Hyde will change his perception of reality forever. In a twist so unexpected that nobody even knows it's a twist, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde turn out to be the same person! An adrenaline-fueled social satire of mischief, mayhem and soup.Content notes: swearing, discussion of colonialism and colonial violence, mention of death, murder and cannibalism, guns, explosions, themes of mental illness and dissociative identity. CAST Edgar Allan Poe — RODRIGO BORGES Mary Shelley — REBECCA D'SOUZA Clive Barker — SISTER INDICA HP Lovecraft — ROBIN JOHNSON Dean Koontz — WREN MONTGOMERY Stephen King — JASON ROBINSON with Robert Louis Stevenson — DEXTER HOWARD Dr Jekyll — KARIM KRONFLI Mr Hyde — SEAN BABAPULLE The Major — DAVID COURT Poole — DAISY MCNAMARA Constable — CANAVAN CONNOLLY Resurrection Man — BRAD BARNES Fanny Osbourne — SENI RIVERA Script by Robin Johnson, edited by Bitter Karella, based (very) loosely on The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1886) by Robert Louis Stevenson. Production and music by Robin Johnson. The sensitivity reader was Rebecca D'Souza, and Daisy McNamara was an audio consultant.Stevenson's original novella is in the public domain, and can be found on Project Gutenberg at https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/43A transcript of this episode can be found at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/s01e02-the-tale-of-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/transcriptThe Midnight Pals is the creation of Bitter Karella ©Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Cast, or wherever you find podcasts. For more information, see https://midnightpals.com

Dawn is joined by two special guests who share their personal experiences and difficulties in working with the Dallas Police Department and advocating for justice.  Listen to previous episodes, covering these cases: The Namesake Justice for Armani Morgan Stay up to date on Armani Morgan's and Catrina Mowrey's cases: MURDER - Catherine Catrina Diane Mowrey | Solve the CaseMURDER - Armani Dante Morgan | Solve the Case Thank you to Robin Johnson & Catrina Marshall. _________________________________ Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn Gandhi Sound Editing by moInspo Music by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay ____________________________________ REACH OUT:  methodandmadnesspod@gmail.com CONNECT: Instagram Twitter DIVE INTO MORE:  MethodandMadnessPodcast.com ____________________________________ Sources: All sources are listed on the website, under each episode description. MethodandMadnessPodcast.com Thank you for listening!

Mary Shelley tells her Midnight Pals a chilling tale about a brilliant young researcher, Victor, whose arrogance leads him to pursue a deadly ambition. The experiment has been attempted by generations of mad scientists, but never successfully accomplished: the creation of a Frankenstein! Stephen King gets pedantic about terminology. Content notes: swearing, raised voices, violence, gore, death including the murder of a child, mention of strangulation. CAST Mary Shelley — REBECCA D'SOUZA Edgar Allan Poe/De Lacey — RODRIGO BORGES Clive Barker — SISTER INDICA Stephen King — JASON ROBINSON Dean Koontz — WREN MONTGOMERY HP Lovecraft — ROBIN JOHNSON with Victor Frankenstein — DOMINIC RYE The Monster — CANAVAN CONNOLLY The Bride — BETH LINDLY Professor Griffin — ANNA LAZAREV Professor Waldman — BRAD BARNES Dr Krempe — DAVID COURT Agatha — LIETTHYS Captain Walton — LOU SUTCLIFFE Olaf — DEXTER HOWARD additional voices — LORETTA CHANG, MERCEDES HESSELROTH, EVE MORRIS, ADAM ROBINSON Episode written and produced by Robin Johnson, loosely based on Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and its various adaptations. Script edited by Bitter Karella. Music by Robin Johnson. Daisy McNamara was an audio consultant. Material based on existing works is used for parody and comment. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is often cited as the first science fiction novel and is certainly one of the most important and influential horror novels ever written. Shelley wrote it at the age of 18 (THAT'S LESS THAN 19) as part of a ghost-story writing competition with her pals. It has been adapted to stage and screen countless times, perhaps most notably in James Whale's 1931 film adaptation starring Boris Karloff as the trope-codifying flat-headed monster. The original novel is in the public domain and can be found on Project Gutenberg at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41445A transcript of this episode can be found at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/s01e01-the-tale-of-the-frankenstein/transcriptThe Midnight Pals is the creation of Bitter Karella ©Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Cast, or wherever you find podcasts. For more information, see https://midnightpals.com

Saturday Night of Tent Revival 2023

It's neurotic closet-hog Bram Stoker's turn at the campfire and he's brought a new story, "The Tale of The—" oh dear, we might have to do something about that title. This is the last of our teaser mini-episodes before the launch of season 1! Content notes: Discussion of racism; human and animal death; discussion of violence and torture. Season 1 Premiere: Our first full episode, The Tale of the Frankenstein, will release on our podcast feed on Tuesday 31st October— but there will also be a special early streamed premiere and open hangout with the cast and crew on Sunday 29th October at 5PM GMT / 1PM Eastern / 10AM Pacific. Join us on Rodrigo "Poe" Borges's twitch channel at  https://www.twitch.tv/TheCommanderRodCAST: BRAM STOKER – Joel A.S. Butler EDGAR ALLAN POE — Rodrigo Borges CLIVE BARKER — Sister Indica HP LOVECRAFT – Robin Johnson MARY SHELLEY – Rebecca D'Souza STEPHEN KING – Jason Robinson DEAN KOONTZ — Wren Montgomery Script, production and music by Robin Johnson, loosely adapted from The Sq**w by Bram Stoker. The Midnight Pals is created by Bitter Karella. All characters are fictitious, especially the real ones. About the story: Bram Stoker's unfortunately named short story The Sq**w was included in his posthumously  published short story collection Dracula's Guest, which can be found on Project Gutenberg at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10150 (CN for explicit racism, torture, gore, and killing of humans and animals.) In adaptations it has been variously renamed Dungeon of Horror, Cat's Cradle and The Torture Tower.HP Lovecraft's childhood cat was named either what you're thinking, or something worse.Find the Midnight Pals at midnightpals.com on bluesky at @midnightpals.bsky.social or on twitter at @midnight_pals. Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals now at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com or via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast site/app of choice. A transcript of this teaser is available at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/teaser-12-bram-stoker/transcript

The main characters of Midnight Pals, plus a few regular visitors to the campfire, introduce themselves with a series of short skits based on their most popular works. A medley of midnight-snack size tales from Stephen King, Mary Shelley, HP Lovecraft, Clive Barker, Dean Koontz, Edgar Allan Poe and more.This is a consolidation of the first eleven short ‘teaser' mini-episodes that were released prior to season 1. We've done this to clean up our feed and make it easier for new listeners to navigate to the full episodes, which will continue to be released weekly on Tuesdays throughout the season. Content notes: swearing, sexual references, raised voices, threats of violence, animal death, gory noises, discussion of racismCAST Stephen King — JASON ROBINSON Mary Shelley — REBECCA D'SOUZA HP Lovecraft/Arthur Conan Doyle — ROBIN JOHNSON Dean Koontz — WREN MONTGOMERRY Clive Barker — SISTER INDICA Edgar Allan Poe — RODRIGO BORGES with Anne Rice — JESSICA BERSON Roger Corman — BITTER KARELLA Robert Louis Stevenson — DEXTER HOWARD Shirley Jackson — RAYNA MONTGOMERY The script was written by Robin Johnson, based on tweets by Bitter Karella. Production and music by Robin Johnson. Daisy McNamara was an audio consultant. Liselle Nic Giollabháin was a production assistant. TIME STAMPS 00:00 — Stephen King (The Tale of the Small Town with a Spooky Secret) 00:55 — Mary Shelley (The Tale of the Hot Monster) Inspired by Frankenstein, available at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41445; also see our full episode The Tale of the Frankenstein 01:45 — HP Lovecraft (The Tale of the Indescribable Eldritch Abomination) Lovecraft's works are available at https://www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/ 02:30 — Dean Koontz 03:10 — Clive Barker (The Tale of the Horny Ghost) 03:55 — Edgar Allan Poe (The Tale of the Black Cat) Poe's The Black Cat is included in his collected works at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2148 05:00 — Anne Rice (The Tale of the Sad Vampire and the Devil) Inspired by Rice's The Vampire Chronicles series 06:15 — Roger Corman Read about Roger Corman's “Edgar Allan Poe's The Haunted Palace” (1961) at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunted_Palace 08:05 — Robert Louis Stevenson (The Tale of the Bottle Imp) The Bottle Imp is included in Stevenson's collection Island Nights' Entertainments, available at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/329 09:35 — Arthur Conan Doyle (The Tale of Sherlock Holmes) Doyle's works, including many stories of Sherlock Holmes stories as well as those of Professor Challenger, are available at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/69 11:00 — Shirley Jackson (The Tale of the Haunted House) Inspired by Jackson's The House on Haunted Hill (1959) Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals is created by Bitter Karella © All characters are fictitious, especially the real ones. Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Cast or wherever you find podcasts. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a rating or a review. Find us at midnightpals.com  

Mary Shelley brings Shirley Jackson to the campfire to tell her iconic spooky mansion story, The Tale of the Haunting of the Haunted House on Haunted House Hill. This is the second-last of our mini-episodes leading to the launch of our first season on Halloween. Our first full episode, The Tale of the Frankenstein, will also be streamed on Twitch in a special premiere and cast hangout on Sunday 29th! See our social media for details.  CAST: SHIRLEY JACKSON — Rayna Montgomery MARY SHELLEY – Rebecca D'Souza DEAN KOONTZ — Wren Montgomery CLIVE BARKER — Sister Indica STEPHEN KING — Jason Robinson HP LOVECRAFT – Robin Johnson EDGAR ALLAN POE — Rodrigo Borges Script by Robin Johnson, adapted from tweets by Bitter Karella. Production and music by Robin Johnson. The Midnight Pals is created by Bitter Karella. All characters are fictitious, especially the real ones. Elements of existing works are used for purposes of parody and comment. Shirley Jackson was a prolific author of horror and mystery novels and short stories. Her breakout piece, The Lottery, a short story about the violence lurking behind the facade of small-town American life, resulted in reams of hate mail being sent to Jackson and her publisher from exactly the sort of people it was about. Her novel The Haunting of Hill House substantially defined the modern haunted house subgenre, and has been described by (the real) Stephen King as one of the most important horror novels of the twentieth century. Jackson's work is still in copyright; some can be read or listened to online at https://www.freesfonline.net/authors/Shirley_Jackson.htmlFind the Midnight Pals at midnightpals.com, on twitter at @midnight_pals, or on bluesky at @midnightpals.bsky.social. Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals now at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com or via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast site/app of choice. A transcript of this teaser is available at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/teaser-11-shirley-jackson/transcript

In our antepenultimate mini-episode, Arthur Conan Doyle visits the Midnight Pals' campfire and reluctantly begins a Sherlock Holmes story. CAST: ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE — Robin Johnson EDGAR ALLAN POE — Rodrigo Borges STEPHEN KING — Jason Robinson DEAN KOONTZ — Wren Montgomery CLIVE BARKER — Sister Indica MARY SHELLEY — Rebecca D'Souza Script and production by Robin Johnson. The Midnight Pals is created by Bitter Karella. All characters are fictitious, especially the real ones. Elements of existing works by other authors are used for purposes of parody and comment.Many of Arthur Conan Doyle's works are available on Project Gutenberg at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/69 – including stories of both Sherlock Holmes and Doyle's later character Professor Challenger, a hot-headed spiritualist academic written as an antithesis to Holmes, whom Doyle had tired of in his later years, much to the chagrin of his fans and publishers.Find the Midnight Pals at midnightpals.com, on twitter at @midnight_pals, or on bluesky at @midnightpals.bsky.social. Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals now at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com or via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast site/app of choice. A transcript of this teaser is available at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/teaser-10-arthur-conan-doyle/transcript

Throughout October, we'll be releasing weekly teaser mini-episodes of Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals in the run-up to the launch of our first full episode on Tuesday October 31st. In this teaser, San Francisco hipster Robert Louis Stevenson tells the Pals his short economics-horror story "The Tale of the Bottle Imp".  CAST: Robert Louis Stevenson – DEXTER HOWARDEdgar Allan Poe – RODRIGO BORGESHP Lovecraft – ROBIN JOHNSONDean Koontz – WREN MONTGOMERYMary Shelley – REBECCA D'SOUZAClive Barker – SISTER INDICAScript and production by Robin Johnson. The Midnight Pals is created by Bitter Karella. All characters are fictitious, especially the real ones. Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Bottle Imp" appears in his short story collection Island Nights' Entertainments, which is available on Project Gutenberg at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/329. Find the Midnight Pals at midnightpals.com, on twitter at @midnight_pals, or on bluesky at @midnightpals.bsky.social. Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals now at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com or via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast site/app of choice. A transcript of this teaser is available at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/teaser-09-robert-louis-stevenson/transcript

Papier-mâché blockbuster filmmaker Roger Corman arrives at the Pals' campfire with a proposition to adapt one of HP Lovecraft's novellas into a movie of an Edgar Allan Poe story, in our latest teaser micro-episode. Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals' first season begins releasing full episodes weekly from October 31st. CAST ROGER CORMAN – Bitter KarellaEDGAR ALLAN POE – Rodrigo BorgesDEAN KOONTZ – Wren MontgomeryHP LOVECRAFT – Robin JohnsonCLIVE BARKER – Sister IndicaMARY SHELLEY – Rebecca D'SouzaScript and production by Robin Johnson, including material adapted from tweets by Bitter Karella. Notes concerning Roger Corman's Edgar Allan Poe's HP Lovecraft's The Haunted Palace: The real-life Roger Corman did indeed make a movie adaptation of Lovecraft's short novel The Case of Charles Dexter Ward which was released under the title Edgar Allan Poe's The Haunted Palace (1963) so that it could be marketed as part of Corman's infamous "Poe Cycle". Edgar Allan Poe did write a six-stanza poem called The Haunted Palace, which has nothing in common with Corman's movie except that Vincent Price's character quotes four lines of it at some point for no particular reason. Poe's name is misspelled as "Edgar Allen Poe" in the film's credits. It's Corman in his most truly Cormanic episode.Midnight Pals characters are written as parodies and do not necessarily represent their real-life counterparts.Find the Midnight Pals at midnightpals.com, on twitter at @midnight_pals, or on bluesky at @midnightpals.bsky.social. Subscribe to Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals now at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com or via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast site/app of choice. A transcript of this mini-episode is available at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/teaser-08-roger-corman/transcript

Living and dead horror authors tell scary stories round the campfire in "Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals", an upcoming audio adaptation of Bitter Karella's Hugo-nominated comedy-horror microfiction. Full episodes start releasing on October 31, 2023, with an early premier and cast chat streaming on Twitch on Sunday October 29th. For more information, see https://midnightpals.comCAST, in order of appearance: EDGAR ALLAN POE – Rodrigo  BorgesROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON – Dexter HowardHP LOVECRAFT – Robin JohnsonBRAM STOKER – Joel A.S. ButlerJONATHAN HARKER – Thaddeus StrangeDRACULA – Rodrigo BorgesPATRICIA HIGHSMITH  – Kate DavoliSTEPHEN KING – Jason RobisonMARY SHELLEY – Rebecca D'SouzaVICTOR FRANKENSTEIN – Dominic RyeDEAN KOONTZ – Wren MontgomeryCLIVE BARKER – Sister IndicaSHE WHO MUST NOT BE NAMED – Hailey PiperTrailer edited by Robin Johnson using material from episodes written by Bitter Karella and Robin Johnson. Find the Midnight Pals at midnightpals.com or on twitter at @midnight_pals. Subscribe to the podcast at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com or via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast site/app of choice. A transcript of this trailer is available at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/season-1-trailer/transcript  

Vampire fangirl Anne Rice gets to tell the story in this week's teaser.  Full episodes of "Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals" will begin releasing on Halloween. CAST ANNE RICE – Jessica BersonEDGAR ALLAN POE – Rodrigo BorgesMARY SHELLEY – Rebecca D'SouzaDEAN KOONTZ – Wren MontgomeryHP LOVECRAFT – Robin JohnsonCLIVE BARKER – Sister IndicaScript and production by Robin Johnson, including material adapted from tweets by Bitter Karella. Find the Midnight Pals at midnightpals.com or on twitter at @midnight_pals. Subscribe to the podcast at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com or via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast site/app of choice. A transcript of this content is available at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/teaser-07-anne-rice/transcript

Edgar Allan Poe tells the Midnight Pals "The Tale of the Black Cat", in the sixth teaser for the upcoming audio adaptation of Bitter Karella's Hugo-nominated microfiction The Midnight Pals. CAST STEPHEN KING – Jason RobinsonEDGAR ALLAN POE – Rodrigo BorgesHP LOVECRAFT – Robin JohnsonMARY SHELLEY – Rebecca D'SouzaScript by Robin Johnson, including material adapted from tweets by Bitter Karella. Music by Robin Johnson. Find the Midnight Pals on twitter at @midnight_pals or subscribe to the podcast at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com. A transcript of this trailer is available at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/teaser-06-edgar-allan-poe/transcript

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The Master of Suspense, Dean Koontz, wows the Midnight Pals with his creativity. The fifth teaser trailer for "Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals", the upcoming audio adaptation of Bitter Karella's twice Hugo-nominated social media microfiction, with full episodes launching in late 2023. CAST DEAN KOONTZ – Wren MontgomeryEDGAR ALLAN POE – Rodrigo BorgesSTEPHEN KING – Jason RobinsonCLIVE BARKER – Sister IndicaMARY SHELLEY – Rebecca D'SouzaScript adapted by Robin Johnson from tweets by Bitter Karella. Find the Midnight Pals on twitter at @midnight_pals or subscribe to the podcast at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com. A transcript of this trailer is available at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/teaser-05-dean-koontz/transcript

It's HP Lovecraft's turn to be storyteller in our fourth teaser trailer. Howard chills the Midnight Pals with his famous brand of cosmic horror, inspired by his lifelong night terrors and existential dread of anything foreign. Contains NSFW language. CAST EDGAR ALLAN POE – Rodrigo Borges HP LOVECRAFT – Robin Johnson STEPHEN KING – Jason Robinson CLIVE BARKER – Sister Indica MARY SHELLEY – Rebecca D'Souza Script adapted by Robin Johnson from tweets by Bitter Karella. Thanks to Eve Morris and Daisy McNamara. Find the Midnight Pals on twitter at @midnight_pals. A transcript of this trailer is available at https://midnight-pals.simplecast.com/episodes/teaser-04-hp-lovecraft/transcript 

Rivka and Frank are joined by filmmaker and activist Robin Johnson to talk about Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan's deranged rom-com You've Got Mail, arguing that the movie's plot is essentially a pro-capitalist psychological thriller about a woman who is manipulated and subdued by her corporate oppressor. They discuss how film's characters are emblematic of 90s liberalism that uses racially coded language and casually jokes about falling in love with fascist dictators, and how the character of Joe Fox is a manipulative pathological liar whose only redeemable quality is that he's played by Tom Hanks.