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Wine & Crime
Ep372 Newfoundland and Labrador Crimes

Wine & Crime

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 121:36


This week, the gals explore a northern province and its odd accents. Topics include a very confusing time zone, lots of dogs, and a custody loophole with heartbreaking consequences. Stir up a Salty Seaman, brush up on your Canadian geography, and tune in for Newfoundland and Labrador Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/sponsors

Brooklyn Mike's Radio Show
TBMSRadio newest personality "PITA" & Cold Call to "Big Dick's Half Way Inn"

Brooklyn Mike's Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 98:58


"Brooklyn Mike" of TBMSRadio.com (WBMS-db Radio Geneva, New York) and the entire TBMSRadio.com crew  would like to welcome our newest On-Air Personality during the  "Corona Friday House Party" "PITA"! Additionally, one of our dedicated listeners sent us a picture of a billboard in Missouri.  That picture was of a restaurant called. "Big Dick's Halfway Inn" located at  1038 Cup Tree Road Gravois Mills MO 65037.   Check out Big Dicks other  establishment "Big Dick's Salty Seaman" located at 318 Old San Carlos Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931.   Make sure you pick up a souvenir from their fun shop they call "Big Dick's Damn Near Inn" located next door to either of their locations.  We had a great time talking to Dick so, we  strongly encourage you to stop in and have a bite to eat or do one of their famous minnow shots.  When you get there tell them "Brooklyn Mike" of TBMSRadio.com says HELLO and have a minnow shot for us!  "Brooklyn Mike" was grateful and honored to have a staff member from "Big Dick's Halfway Inn" chat with us on-air so, listen to the podcast to share in the fun we had on TBMSRadio.com together during the "Corona Friday House Party" LIVE Show every Friday Night!"Brooklyn Mike" of TBMSRadio.com transmits across the Globe on Internet Free Radio all your favorite Classic Hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, & Classic Rock all week long. Tune-In to "The Brooklyn Mike Show" to the Special LIVE Show with "Brooklyn Mike" with all your Italian/American Classic Hits such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Jimmy Roselli, Lou Monte and many many more!  Also checkout our schedules for the Tribute to "The Mystics" and the Doo-Wop era every Sunday and Monday on TBMSRadio.com.Support the showSupport the show

90 Day Gays: A 90 Day Fiancé Podcast with Matt Marr & Jake Anthony
Below Deck Sailing Yacht: 0315 "Salty Seaman"

90 Day Gays: A 90 Day Fiancé Podcast with Matt Marr & Jake Anthony

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 45:07 Very Popular


Chef Marcos attempts to power through another stellar dinner while dealing with some devastating news; the weather conditions intensify, forcing the deck crew to attempt to avoid another running-aground scenario.Buy Tix for LIVE SHOWS HERE! https://linktr.ee/realitygaysJOIN REALITY GAYS EXTRA! Either on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays?fan_landing=true or Supercast, https://realitygaysmulti.supercast.tech/ NOTE: The $15 video tier is on Patreon only.KEEP UP with the Gays in our NEWSLETTER! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/HLyBwFh/90daygays Find us on the Socials:Twitter @RealityGaysPodInstagram @RealityGaysPodcastFacebook @RealityGaysPodcastLEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-gays-trash-tv-and-gaydd-with-mattie-and-poodle/id1477555097Find all our podcasts on our podcast network, www.RealityGaysPodcast.com.Y'ALL--COME AT US ON CAMEO! Book Jake or Matt! We will read you, sing to you, or tell you if your BF has BDF.SISSY SWAG! Get a mug, shirt, pillow at our MERCH STORE!Wanna talk with your Sissy Squad? Join our PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUPFind Mattie! Instagram: @theMattMarr Twitter: @theMattMarrFind Jake! Twitter: @jakeitorfakeit Instagram: @jakeitorfakeitListen to Mattie's other ADVICE podcast, THE DEAR MATTIE SHOW! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

OverBoard: A Below Deck Podcast
Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3, Episode 15 "Salty Seaman"

OverBoard: A Below Deck Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 45:14


The Below Deck Boys are back for a dramatic episode of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season Three. Hosts John Farley and Sean Cole breakdown this Season's fifteenth chapter which features a Michelin Star worthy performance from a heavy-hearted Marcos. Also, the boys discuss: the relay race for the Salty Seaman Cup; more anchor troubles ; and Gary continuing to get Scarlett in trouble with Daisy. John and Sean also hand out episode awards and try to figure out Glenn's sleeping habits. Lastly, give their television recommendations for the Summer (Hacks and The Dropout. Follow @OverBoard_Pod on Twitter to keep up on all the Below Deck Action. Enter a chance to win a “Pro-Daisy Podcast” hat by leaving a review on Apple podcasts and sending a screenshot of that review to our email. Life Advice submissions to BelowDeckPod@gmail.com

Hill-Man Morning Show Audio
GHS - The Headlines: Anti-Vaccine Protesters Harassed Children Outside Middle School Clinic

Hill-Man Morning Show Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 23:39


The Headlines: Senate Confirms Rachael Rollins As U.S. Attorney For Massachusetts, COVID Testing Numbers Take A Dive In Massachusetts, Gardner Anti-Vaccine Protesters Harassed Children Outside Middle School Clinic, New Zealand New Laws Will Stop Young People From Ever Buying Cigarettes, Florida – Not Like The Rest Of Us: ‘Big Dick's Salty Seaman's Fun Shop' Causes Controversy In Florida See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hill-Man Morning Show Audio
GHS - Gerald (listener) is offended by Greg's comments

Hill-Man Morning Show Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 54:13


Hour 2 GHS - Gerald (listener) is offended by Greg's comments, Tom Petty has been awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida, The Headlines:  Senate Confirms Rachael Rollins As U.S. Attorney For Massachusetts, COVID Testing Numbers Take A Dive In Massachusetts, Gardner Anti-Vaccine Protesters Harassed Children Outside Middle School Clinic, New Zealand New Laws Will Stop Young People From Ever Buying Cigarettes, Florida – Not Like The Rest Of Us: ‘Big Dick's Salty Seaman's Fun Shop' Causes Controversy In Florida See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TFU News and Views
TFU News & Views 49 – Transformers: Kingdom SPOILER Review Panel

TFU News and Views

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 87:40


Warning! Spoilers ahead! Join this All-Star fan panel as Ant gets a little help from his friends to dissect the final installment of Netflix's War for Cybertron Trilogy with Kingdom. Special guests on the show include “The Salty Seaman,” Gabriel Owens, Jen Ulm of Stasis Pod Podcast, Ben Yee of Ben's World of Transformers (BWTF), … Continue reading TFU News & Views 49 – Transformers: Kingdom SPOILER Review Panel →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
TFU News & Views 49 – Transformers: Kingdom SPOILER Review Panel

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 87:40


Warning! Spoilers ahead! Join this All-Star fan panel as Ant gets a little help from his friends to dissect the final installment of Netflix's War for Cybertron Trilogy with Kingdom. Special guests on the show include “The Salty Seaman,” Gabriel Owens, Jen Ulm of Stasis Pod Podcast, Ben Yee of Ben's World of Transformers (BWTF), … Continue reading TFU News & Views 49 – Transformers: Kingdom SPOILER Review Panel →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 103 – The Rebirth (G1 Cartoon | Season 4)

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 60:36


We wrap up the original Sunbow cartoon with the 4th season and final 3 episodes! The Rebirth tells a tale of Cybertron's fate while introducing dozens of new Autobots and Decepticons. We'll discuss the mini-series and its legacy with special guests Gabriel Owens a.k.a. – The Salty Seaman, and “Headmaster” Don Ferguson of Radio Free … Continue reading Episode 103 – The Rebirth (G1 Cartoon | Season 4) →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 93 – Marvel Comics Issues #28-31

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 42:35


Returning to the Marvel US comics for the first time in a while, we catch up with Blaster and Goldbug as they encounter The Mechanic, Decepticon Triple Changers, Scraplets, and more! Plus, The Salty Seaman takes us on a ride through the Car Wash of Doom! Be sure to catch The Salty Seaman on his … Continue reading Episode 93 – Marvel Comics Issues #28-31 →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 85 – Young Corgi Books 1986

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 45:27


In this episode we head back to Europe to take a the Young Corgi series of game books. You’ll go on an adventure on the “Island of Fear,” and then you’ll head out to the road for a “Highway Clash.” We’ll also revisit the Transformers Universe mini series with some commentary from The Salty Seaman! … Continue reading Episode 85 – Young Corgi Books 1986 →

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Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 72 – Marvel’s Transformers: the Movie

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 46:31


The film is the centerpiece of the Transformers franchise, but Marvel’s adaptation varies from the final cut in many ways. This episode breaks down those differences and takes closer look alongside guests Mike Seibert of the Mike Seibert Radio Podcast, Gabriel Owens: the Salty Seaman, and the gang from Autopod Decepticast! These comics were truly … Continue reading Episode 72 – Marvel’s Transformers: the Movie →

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Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 70 – The Transformers Cartoon – Season 3 Episodes 11-15

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 62:28


We’re back into the G1 cartoon this time around with a little help from Gabriel Owens: the Salty Seaman, Rob London of Stasis Pod, and our own Patreon Super Senior, Shawn Hamilton! This time around we’ll cover 5 more episodes of season 3: “Thief in the Night” “Surprise Party” “Madman’s Paradise” “Nightmare Planet” “Ghost in … Continue reading Episode 70 – The Transformers Cartoon – Season 3 Episodes 11-15 →

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Let's Talk About Stuff!
107. Salty Seaman - JAWS (1975)

Let's Talk About Stuff!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 163:20


First up today we discuss some recent pop culture news with the Viacom/CBS merger and the rumored Disney+ Obi-Wan show with returning star Ewan McGregor! We also detour into whether we belong to the Pepsi (gotta collect those points!) or Oregon Trail (you have died of dysentery) generations. Then we take a deep dive into the classic 1975 film JAWS (23:09 / SPOILERS start at 48:51)! Steven is so excited for this, being one of his favorite films, that he pulls a Superbad episode & the guys review this for a way long time! Enjoy! Topics include our history with the film including scaring us from wanting to go in swimming pools, the Nintendo 64 game Turok, & PlayStation VR sharks! Steven drops all kinds of knowledge & we bring lots of fiction including how the Fonz helped name Jaws. Then Brent relives the frustrating experience of the Nintendo Jaws game & then casts the inevitable remake of Jaws! Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @LTASpod Follow Steven on Twitter & Letterboxd: @stevenfisher22 Follow Brent on Twitter & Instagram: @BrentHibbard Please rate & review us! (5-stars is appreciated!) IT’S NOT A TUBA.

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 67 – Find Your Fate Junior – Books 7-9

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 68:26


It is time once more to Find Your Fate… Junior as we delve into the final 3 books of the series; “Autobot Alert,” “Project Brain Drain,” and “The Invisibility Factor.” We’ll break down every choice and every outcome, with a little help from our good friend Gabriel Owens, The Salty Seaman. Guest – The Salty … Continue reading Episode 67 – Find Your Fate Junior – Books 7-9 →

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Reels & Wheels
Bumblebee with Gabriel Owens

Reels & Wheels

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 62:22


Fans of the original Transformers toys/cartoons finally got the movie they wanted in Bumblebee - the first Transformers movie to diverge from the Michael Bay explosion-fest to bring us back to the 1980's. Sid and James are joined by The Salty Seaman, Gabriel Owens, host of the Military Bulls**t podcast in this co-branded episode. Bumblebee kind of took a risk in appealing to all the 40-somethings who loved Transformers when they were kids instead of trying to sell a new generation on new toys. What we got was a great tribute to the 1980's, with some really great cars in the background - including a car chase featuring a Vista Cruiser! Gabe has plenty to bring to the conversation - enjoy as we geek out over Bumblebee! Make sure you subscribe to Reels and Wheels on iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play and leave us some feedback! @SidBridgeComedy @S2KJames @ReelsandWheels Find Gabe's podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNJGW1TV7r_K4lsd7-wEf0A  

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 62 – Marvel Comics Issues 20-23

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 43:00


Skids, Aerialbots, Stunticons, Coneheads, & Battlechargers all arrive on Earth as war between Autobot and Decepticons rages on. With special guests Jon & Maggie from Married with Comics and The Rod Pod podcasts and Gabriel Owens, the Salty Seaman! Jon & Maggie, Married with Comics & The Rod Pod podcasts: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/marriedwcomics Gabriel Owens, the Salty … Continue reading Episode 62 – Marvel Comics Issues 20-23 →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 59 – The Transformers Cartoon – S3 Eps 1-5 – The Five Faces of Darkness

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 66:41


Kicking off Season 3 of the original cartoon, the only 5-part story in the series: Five Faces of Darkness. Learn the origins of the Transformers as we begin new tales in the far off future of 2005! With special guest Gabriel Owens, The Salty Seaman: http://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Please subscribe to TFU.INFO on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Catch … Continue reading Episode 59 – The Transformers Cartoon – S3 Eps 1-5 – The Five Faces of Darkness →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 048 – Find Your Fate, Junior – Books 4-6

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2019 55:28


We’re determining our own path as we cover the Find Your Fate Junior books; this time around it is “Earthquake,” “Desert Flight,” and “Deception Poison.” Lots of fun paths to choose and some gruesome deaths along the way. With special guest Gabriel Owens, The Salty Seaman. Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this … Continue reading Episode 048 – Find Your Fate, Junior – Books 4-6 →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 043 – The Transformers Cartoon – Season 2 Eps. 45-49

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 86:55


This time around we’ll wrap up season 2 of the original cartoon series with a look into the final 5 episodes: “Cosmic Rust” “Starscream’s Bridgade” “Revenge of Bruticus” “Masquerade” “B.O.T.” Special Guests: Gabriel Owens, the Salty Seaman: http://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Charles aka Big C, Transmissions Podcast: http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/ Dave, D-Squared Productions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP84U4J-8ac Chrystabella, Steel City Bots Podcast: https://twitter.com/steelcitybots … Continue reading Episode 043 – The Transformers Cartoon – Season 2 Eps. 45-49 →

Superglued Wooden Pirates
Halloween Special

Superglued Wooden Pirates

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 127:24


Smewes is joined by Moby,Lego,Salty Seaman and Smee Bern and they discuss Horror movies and video games. with a spooky story.

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 035 – The Transformers Cartoon – Season 2 Episodes 26-30

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 55:55


Continuing our look into Season 2 of the G1 cartoon, we look look at 5 more episodes: The God Gambit Make Tracks Child’s Play Quest for Survival The Secret of Omega Supreme This episdoe’s guest is Gabriel Owens, The Salty Seaman – http://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Please like and subscribe wherever you listen to this show. Please subscribe … Continue reading Episode 035 – The Transformers Cartoon – Season 2 Episodes 26-30 →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 033 – 1985 Books pt. 3 (Find Your Fate Jr., Young Corgi, Big Looker)

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 44:25


We are choosing our own adventure as we Find Your Fate in the 1985 world of the Transformers. Plus, we’ll delve into the European iteration of similar-styled books with Young Corgi and we’ll correct an omission from our Big Looker look back. Special guest this episode is The Salty Seaman (www.youtube.com/recharge138)! Please like and subscribe … Continue reading Episode 033 – 1985 Books pt. 3 (Find Your Fate Jr., Young Corgi, Big Looker) →

Superglued Wooden Pirates
Episode 8 Salty Seaman And The Cartoon Dear

Superglued Wooden Pirates

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 80:11


Cpt Smewes and Cpt Moby are joined by special guest Salty Seaman as they talk about movies such as Leatherface and The Hateful Eight. Also we discuss netflix cartoons and music such as eminem,WSTR and Schism. Adult humour is advised with sexual references and strong language.

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 30 – Marvel Comics Issues #13-15

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 27:23


We wrap up 1985 in the Marvel US run of Transformers comics with issues #13-15. Find out the fate of Megatron! See how new Autobots come to life! Learn just who is the Robot Master! With special contributions from The Salty Seaman (http://www.youtube.com/recharge138) and one of our Patrons, Mauricio, joins the show!   Please like … Continue reading Episode 30 – Marvel Comics Issues #13-15 →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 027 – The Transformers Cartoon – Season 2 Episodes 16-20

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 55:35


In this episode, we take a look at 5 more episodes of G1 Season 2: – The Master Builders – Auto Berserk – Microbots – Megatron’s Master Plan part 1 – Megatron’s Master Plan part 2 Joining us this week are: The Salty Seaman – http://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Darryl the Cybertronian Beast of Transmissions Podcast – https://www.transmissionspodcast.com/ … Continue reading Episode 027 – The Transformers Cartoon – Season 2 Episodes 16-20 →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 024 – Marvel Comics issues 9-12

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 36:57


We continue our look at Marvel’s G1 comic book run as we meet Circuit Breaker, get introduced to Devastator and Jetfire, and see if Optimus Prime will lose his head. Special Guest appearance by The Salty Seaman: http://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/tfuinfo Join our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo Email the show! info@tfu.info Visit the archive … Continue reading Episode 024 – Marvel Comics issues 9-12 →

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 20 – 1985 Decepticon toys

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 26:29


Hot off the heels of The Toys That Made Us, we’re talking 1985 Decepticons on Transformers University. This episode’s guest stars: Eric Crownover of Steel City Bots: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA7a2ph9Pyz3DsowrjkI0Dw Gabriel Owens of The Salty Seaman: https://www.youtube.com/recharge138 Youtube’s Rodimus Primal: https://www.youtube.com/rodimusprimal David Schulz of Gamer Going Grey: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxJDBhfc1ZQu21H2u_2iD7g Please join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfuinfo And subscribe to our … Continue reading Episode 20 – 1985 Decepticon toys →

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Port Calls and Politics
Episode 21 - Interview with The Salty Seaman (Gabe Owens)

Port Calls and Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2018 153:54


Today's episode is a discussion with Gabe Owens aka The Salty Seaman. He runs his own YouTube Channel focusing on military, film, and pop culture. I had him on to discuss military culture and transitioning out...dealing with the dreaded Human Resources. In the process we drifted to gas chambers and pepper spray, MMA, movies, literature, and a little wrasslin.

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast
Episode 015 – 1985 Autobot Toys

Transformers University - a TFU.INFO Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 45:46


We take our first look at the 1985 US Toyline through the makeup of the Autobot team. We’ll discuss the toys, their origins and lasting inspirations. We’re joined by special guests: The Salty Seaman – https://www.youtube.com/thesaltyseaman Alan Young of ToyBoxComix – http://www.toyboxcomix.com Jen from Stasis Pod/Iacon Underground – http://www.iaconunderground.net Frank Todaro, voice of Starscream in … Continue reading Episode 015 – 1985 Autobot Toys →

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Small Scale Life
Healthy Lifestyle Update: Good, Bad and Ugly - S2E28

Small Scale Life

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 40:13


It is time for another exciting episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast!  This is a long overdue Healthy Lifestyle Update, and I am checking back in to with you as my accountability partners.  So for this episode, treat is like a warm-up for Thanksgiving: prepare yourself to hear all about my ailments and knee pain and problems, just like you are listening to your dad around the dinner table.  No, not really…well, maybe a little.  Seriously though, I am going to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly in regards to my journey towards improving my health and fitness. In case you are new to Small Scale Life, we are living simply by growing, exploring and living healthy.  To put it simply, we are focused on: list text hereGardening, list text hereHealthy living, and list text hereHaving adventures along the way. Before we begin, let’s hear from some friends of Small Scale Life. Friends of Small Scale Life Lumbersquatches Greg Burns and Drew Sample - Good Men and Good Friends! For this episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I wanted to give a big shout out to my friend Drew Sample at The Sample Hour.  He just released Episode 171, which is all about Hogtoberfest 2017.  In case you missed it, Drew Sample and I talked about Hogtoberfest 2016 last year.  I have not had a chance to listen to this podcast yet, but given the people and personalities that attended this year, I am positive that this podcast will be simply awesome.  Special shouts out to all the attendees for showing us how small communities of like minded people can come together to do some really cool stuff.  Thanks for recording and posting this Drew! I would also like to remind you that the Hogtoberfest host Greg Burns from Nature’s Image Farms does have comfrey left, and it is available for you at Nature's Image Farm.  As always, use discount code “SSL” for 10% off and FREE Shipping!  So, if you would like to have your own Bocking 4 of Boking 14 Comfrey cuttings, reach out to Greg Burns at Natures Image Farms today! Healthy Lifestyle Update: Good, Bad and Ugly So. Many. Patterns. Icing my knee this afternoon. Starting PT tomorrow. Thanks @mbell971 and @jdoms91 for keeping my spirits up. Sucks to hobble around. You don’t realize how much you rely on your knees until they don’t work right (pain free). A post shared by Small Scale Life (@smallscalelife) on Nov 7, 2017 at 3:42pm PST Today on Small Scale Life, I am going to discuss some of the good, the bad and the ugly related to jump-starting this journey. As you start to move, you might find out that some things need some attention and some work.  You might even find out that you are not a 2 on the healthy lifestyle scale from 1 to 10 (with 10 being the fittest person in your dreams), you might be a 1.  Right now, I am a 1.  What will it take to get to a 2? The last time I talked about this topic was back at the end of September.  I have had a whole month, so what progress did I make?  In a way, it is like showing your homework, a project or a speech in front of the class.  Some of it might be good.  Some of it might be bad, and in some cases, just plain ugly. The good news is that I am still here, still working on it and still moving forward.  I am working through the pain, and it has given me a serious appreciation for people like Todd Ehrhardt that are living and making progress on their dreams in spite of their physical pain. We’ll start from the worst case and work backwards, so we end on a positive note. What can I say?  I am a positive guy and want to end on a positive note and looking forward. The Ugly Let’s start with the ugly.  If you follow Small Scale Life on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, you have seen a lot of pictures and posts of my knee under various ice packs.  I have been nursing a bad knee since the end of August when I worked at the Minnesota State Fair.  So, what is going on?  To answer that question, we have to go back in a time machine. Back in my youth, I played football in high school and in college.  As a defensive lineman and linebacker, I had my share of sprained ankles and fingers.  I also had two knee injuries.  As a Senior in high school, I strained my Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) on my left knee against Robbinsdale Armstrong High School (my son Ryan’s nemesis from high school basketball).  That healed fairly quickly. The bigger, more serious injury occurred in college.  I was chasing down a running back on a broken play in a game against Hamline College, and a guy who was subbing in for our injured safety dove right into my left leg, bending it backward.  I partially tore my Posterior Collateral Ligament (PCL) and once again strained my MCL.  I also taught the Hamline sideline a new vocabulary and language that would make Salty Seaman proud.  I was out for the year, and I decided to end my football career. Flash forward 26 years from 1991 to 2017.  I went from endless hours behind desks and in meetings to working on my feet a lot.  In my current role, I am inspecting railroad crossings, working at events like the State Fair or presenting to people.  That means I am standing, sometimes for hours on end. In addition, I am just a little heavier now in my 40’s than when I was 18 years old.  Just a bit!  Those old injuries coupled with extra body weight and being on my feet a lot created a perfect storm for arthritis in my knee.  Welcome to getting old and years of neglect, my friends! *The Bad * Since the end of August, I have been hobbling around the house or at work and icing my knee at night.  It affected me during the 14-Day Rebooted Body Walk Challenge, and I had to sign up for the 1 mile per day challenge because I was really worried that I couldn’t go farther on a given day. I have gone to the doctor a couple times: once at the end of September and then again recently.  I saw a general practitioner in September, and while the direction I got from them was okay, it was based on old information, x-rays and data from 2012.  I knew I had to go to a specialist. In late October, I was able to get to see an ortho.  They took new x-rays of my knee and confirmed that I had arthritis and poor cartilage in both knees, particularly my left knee.  Apparently the x-rays revealed that my lower legs are slightly misaligned from my knee, and this alignment forces the bulk of the weight and force to my inner knee and inner foot. Based on discussions with the ortho, we decided to move ahead with Physical Therapy, holding off on cortisone shots or surgical options.  One of the options was removing a wedge from both of my lower legs, forcing realignment of my legs.  This would force my weight to be more evenly distributed through my legs to my feet.  While the ortho shrugged it off and said it was like taking a chunk out of a tree (with a reciprocating saw), the thought of that did not appeal to me at all! Who wants someone sawing off part of their leg? The bottom line is that my why’s for getting healthier are becoming even more urgent.  Life will get a lot less painful if I do the work to rehab myself and can shed some weight. Truth be told, it has been a miserable few days since the weekend.  My knee was really sore after swimming a mile on Sunday, and I was really hobbling around the house and work.  It was pretty painful, and I could feel my other muscles tightening up and tiring out while they compensated for my knee. The Good Got a walk with @jdoms91 tonight in the neighborhood. When we got close to shingle Creek, we hear two Great Horn Owls in the stand of cottonwoods and other trees along the creek. Owls are awesome, and I have learned to mimic their calls. Needless to say, we stopped and I called. Two owls got excited (they are territorial) and flew into trees right over our heads. They eventually decided to move on, and they took flight. The geese and ducks called out warning calls as the two owls flew over the water. It was a fantastic to see them fly. What a night! It is amazing what you see on a walk in the urban area sometimes. A post shared by Small Scale Life (@smallscalelife) on Oct 5, 2017 at 9:17pm PDT There is hope, however.  Yesterday I went to the Physical Therapist.  We discussed the situation and she put me through some evaluations to see how bad it was.  Probably the most difficult part of this was squatting down.  That was pretty brutal.  She also twisted my knee around trying to check if the meniscus was bad.  That was a little painful. She was able to see a lot of issues I have with my legs and muscles.  The fact is that my calves are too tight, as are my hamstrings.  My glutes, core and my quads need to be stronger, and my hips need some work as well.  All of these things impact my knees and my lower back, which have both been pretty sore over the past several months. I walked away with a laundry list of stretches and exercises to start rehabbing those muscles.  I am working on that list of stretches and exercises at least two times a day, and I will be going to have therapy for the next six weeks.  I have to do the work to make this better; no one can do it for me. It certainly has been a wild year for me.  I don’t usually go to the doctor or physical therapy.  I haven’t in years.  That all changed this year as I have truly tried to rehab my body. list text hereThrough Kevin Michael Geary’s Rebooted Body, I took care of some sleeping issues and got my lower back checked out. list text hereI can also attribute my recent trips to the doctor, ortho and therapist to the Rebooted Body Walk Challenge as well. Maybe I should send Kevin my bills? So, you might be asking, what is good about any of this? The good part of this journey is that I am trying to get myself in a better place physically.  Stretching and working out again is going to help me.  I have been getting back in the pool more consistently, and last night I even tried the stationary bike.  I can tell you that the pool has felt better for my knee that the bike!  It was rather painful to spin those pedals, and my resistance level was set at 3.  Sad because I used to start at 8 or 10. Anyway, this journey is not an overnight sprint.  It is a long, slow walk.  My progress will be measured by inches at first, and then feet.  It is going to take time and effort, but it is not too late to fix myself. I have to do the work.  I have to commit to it.  This is important, and it is becoming more and more important as I get older.  When you are young, you can do things that and ignore warning signs.  I do not have that luxury.  As I told the physical therapist, my 68 year old father-in-law walks better than I can right now.  That needs to change. My journey is just starting.  Stay tuned to these Healthy Lifestyle Updates; it is going to be an interesting, and sometimes frustrating, walk. Your Challenge Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast.  Share this post and podcast; maybe that person you share it with will get inspired to go to the doctor and get help for their pain.  Maybe you will be inspired to get moving and start your own journey.  I am starting small, and you all can probably walk circles around me.  Are you willing to get off the couch and start?  Join me and give it a try! 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