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We're better! We're healed! We are our best selves. The forging of souls is complete. Welcome to the final episode of the Soul Forge Podcast. It's been a crazy 7+ years, but we made it. This week, Shawn is joined by his brother Robin, to say goodbye to the Soul Forge faithful. There is plenty of memories, and a few new tidbits to entertain all of you out there in Podcastland. Robin talks about a few of his favourite things. Shawn thanks everyone for their support over the years. Whether you were a guest, a subject, sent an email, commented on a post, shared a link or just thought of the Soul Forge, we are grateful. Although this is a bittersweet time, all hope is not lost. Soul Forge was created in the fire of the Rusted Robot Podcast which also lasted just over 7 years and had 331 episodes. Soul Forge is ending at episode 339. But out of its ashes, a new podcast is born. The Have Coffee Will Travel Podcast shall continue on the work that Shawn started in 2014. Shawn and Leah invite you all to join our new adventure. Like, share, download and subscribe to the Have Coffee Will Travel Podcast by going to https://shows.acast.com/have-coffee-will-travel Thank you all for a rather odd, yet entertaining 7 years. This week's podcast promo: Monkeeing Around Subscribe to our new show! It's on all podcast platforms. Our website is: https://shows.acast.com/have-coffee-will-travel
So Long and Thanks For All The Fish is the final episode of the Soul Forge Podcast. While many of you out there didn’t bother to listen, those of you who did are amazing people. We are full of gratitude. We’re better! We’re healed! We are our best selves. The forging of souls is complete. […] The post So Long and Thanks For All The Fish: The Final Episode appeared first on The ESO Network.
Why we collect is often as interesting as what we collect. A collection can offer life-support over time, a means of trading, a basis for community and communication, a stockpile of wealth, and a mechanism of self-identity. The gathering of resources for survival, health, comfort, or economy is a defining characteristic of life. Collecting is […] The post Why We Collect – Soul Forge Podcast 338 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Comic books and feedback on episode 337 of Soul Forge Podcast. A brief history of comics...the first modern American style comic book, Famous Funnies: A Carnival of Comics, was released in the U.S. in 1933. This was a reprinting of earlier newspaper humor comic strips, which had established many of the story-telling devices used in comics. The term comic book derives from American comic books once being a compilation of comic strips of a humorous tone. However, this practice was replaced by featuring stories of all genres, usually not humorous in tone. Timely Comics is the common name for the group of corporations that was the earliest comic book arm of American publisher Martin Goodman. This is the entity that would evolve by the 1960s to become Marvel Comics. The first printing was in October of 1939. Marvel has become the unquestionable king of the superhero and comic book industry. The company grew throughout the Golden Age and exploded into the mainstream throughout the Silver Age. Here, heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor and the X-Men came to embody the company's colorful approach to heroes. Also in this episode: the different versions of characters and their time-lines, valuable comic books, and the on-screen versions. We also have feedback regarding episode 335. This week's podcast promo: Flopcast, ESO Patreon
Comic books and feedback on episode 337 of Soul Forge Podcast. A brief history of comics…the first modern American style comic book, Famous Funnies: A Carnival of Comics, was released in the U.S. in 1933. This was a reprinting of earlier newspaper humor comic strips, which had established many of the story-telling devices used in […] The post Comic Books appeared first on The ESO Network.
What the truck is my brother Robin up to these days? At one time, Robin made regular appearances on the Soul Forge Podcast. Because it has been so long, it felt like a great time to catch up on his latest happenings. 2024 looked like it was going to be a great year for Robin. However, the universe had other plans. For the previous year, Robin was the only full-time appliance salesman at Best Buy. February 7th was his birthday so he naturally took the day off. On his return the next day, he received a letter informing him that his position was redundant and he was being let go. The letter was dated on his birthday. This news hit him hard. After a month or two, he decided it was time to find a new job or career. Robin took himself to Sault Community Career Centre. In association with Better Jobs Ontario Robin was enrolled in a course for AZ License training. This meant that once he completed and passed the course, he would drive transport trucks, dump trucks and other heavy machinery. Robin spent the summer taking his course, and practicing his driving skills. He learned about air brakes and the rules of the road. Driving a standard vehicle was another skill he was taught. How to back up a truck with a trailer was also a skill he acquired. What the truck happened? Did he get his license? Is Robin now an employed and productive member of society? All this and more on this episode of the Soul Forge Podcast! Don't forget to subscribe to our new podcast: HAVE COFFEE WILL TRAVEL https://shows.acast.com/have-coffee-will-travel This week's podcast promo: Earth Station Who
What the truck is my brother Robin up to these days? At one time, Robin made regular appearances on the Soul Forge Podcast. Because it has been so long, it felt like a great time to catch up on his latest happenings. 2024 looked like it was going to be a great year for Robin. […] The post What The Truck? – Soul Forge Podcast 335 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Advice for aspiring writers! Do you want to write a book, a series of books, or some poetry? Do you need some motivation to get started? If you answered yes, or even maybe, to any of these questions, this is the episode for you. And if you answered no, listen anyway. You will always learn something new on the Soul Forge Podcast! For this episode, we dive deep into the back catalogue. This episode originally aired in the Spring of 2018 as episode 37. There are some great timey-whimey throwbacks as this was recorded 6 years ago. I believe this was the first conversation I ever had with Daniel Peter Hitch. Since that time, he has become my friend and co-host on two other podcasts. To start with, we begin with a bit of background on Dan's early influences. Every writer begins by falling in love with the works of another author. This brings the conversation to the topic of the motivation and desire to write. We learn what makes Dan tick. But of course, monotony and distraction are the writer's enemy. How does one combat these foes? Routine is the key! Later we learn about Dan's inspirations. Who or what are Bubbles the Pirate? How many books has Dan written? We end the show with some advice for aspiring writers. Find Dan on Instagram: @daniel_hitch_writer Don't forget to subscribe to our new podcast: HAVE COFFEE WILL TRAVEL https://shows.acast.com/have-coffee-will-travel This week's podcast promo: Earth Station Trek
Advice for aspiring writers! Do you want to write a book, a series of books, or some poetry? Do you need some motivation to get started? If you answered yes, or even maybe, to any of these questions, this is the episode for you. And if you answered no, listen anyway. You will always learn […] The post Advice for Aspiring Writers – SOUL FORGE PODCAST 334 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Have Coffee, Will Travel is the brand new podcast from the hosts of the Soul Forge Podcast. What you are about to hear is the first episode. It's all about Disney adults and the recent D23 Expo. Subscribe to Have Coffee, Will Travel is all of your favorite podcast apps! Show notes: Everything Disney! Shawn and Leah start their brand new podcast with the pop culture behemoth of Disney. Mike from the ESO Podcast Network join them as their first guest.This recording used Streamyard. What is a Disney adult? A Disney adult is an adult who is a devout fan of The Walt Disney Company. Common hobbies of Disney adults include visiting Disney theme parks, collecting Disney merchandise, cosplaying Disney characters, and consuming content on the Disney+ streaming service. Practices associated with the phenomenon, such as Disney weddings, date back decades to the 1990s. Our conversation moves on to this year's D23 Expo. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, also known as Disney D23 or simply D23, is the official fan club for The Walt Disney Company. Founded in 2009, the organization is known mainly for its biennial exposition event, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (previously known as the D23 Expo). Highlights from this year's event include all the latest expansion news, as well as all the upcoming projects. We end our show with a chat about the Disney Cruise Line. There are all kinds of exciting things coming soon! Thank you for listening to our first episode. It may have been a bit rough, but it will get better! Find us at https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66b90a7302d146a034976b2b Please leave a 5 star review in the podcatcher of your choice! This week's podcast promo: Earth Station DCU
Disney Adults, D23 and a new podcast are this week’s topics. Have Coffee, Will Travel is the brand new podcast from the hosts of the Soul Forge Podcast. What you are about to hear is the first episode. It’s all about Disney adults and the recent D23 Expo. Subscribe to Have Coffee, Will Travel is […] The post Disney Adults, D23 and a New Podcast – Soul Forge 333 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Bypassing Camus Two! What does that mean? Is there a deeper meaning to this odd podcast episode title? On this special episode of the Soul Forge Podcast, Shawn and Leah travel a few hours for the weekend. They find themselves in Sudbury, Ontario to visit someone Shawn has known for more than half of his life. Who is this mysterious man named Cory? You are about to learn all that and more on this exciting episode. Shawn and Cory met in the late 1990s. Cory was dating Laura, whom Shawn already knew, and they moved to Shawn's hometown of Sault Ste. Marie. Shawn and Cory hit if off as friends immediately. This episode tell us the story of Cory. The Cory story, if you will. We learn where he grew up, some of the places he has lived, a few of the jobs he has held, and a girlfriend or two along the way. Why do fruits and veggies figure so prominently in this story? Shawn and Cory share a love of pop culture. Movies have always been a big deal for both of them. Relationships have never been easy and because Cory suffers from seizures, he has had a particularly rough go of things. The question you have been asking yourself though is, why is this episode called bypassing Camus Two? If you stick around until after the halfway point of the show, you will learn why. Suffice it to say, it has something to do with Star Trek, and previous podcasting. This week's podcast promo: DragonCon Report
Bypassing Camus Two! What does that mean? Is there a deeper meaning to this odd podcast episode title? On this special episode of the Soul Forge Podcast, Shawn and Leah travel a few hours for the weekend. They find themselves in Sudbury, Ontario to visit someone Shawn has known for more than half of his […] The post Bypassing Camus Two – Soul Forge Podcast 332 appeared first on The ESO Network.
The 7 Year Itch is here to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the Soul Forge Podcast. Shawn and Leah cover a variety of topics this week, while also marking this monumental occasion. Come celebrate 7 years with us. Our first topic of conversation is all about new beginnings. After a fun preamble about 7 years of forging our souls, and more than 10 years of podcasting, we are talking about new ideas. Soul Forge began as a way for Shawn to heal from years of loss and trauma. The podcast became a place to talk about the things and ideas people generally avoid. Shawn and Leah want to slowly retire Soul Forge. They wish to create something new. Something that belongs to both of them from the very beginning. They are workshopping ideas and names for this new podcast. If you have any ideas or suggestions you can email them at soulforgepodcast@gmail.com Speaking of new beginnings, Shawn and Leah are looking at buying a house together. A house that is theirs together without any previous history. Their house is up for sale, and their have been many showings. Furniture shopping has begun. They need a new dining room set, as well as a bedroom set. Do they get a king or queen sized bed? What do you think? The Amore fashion show (as mentioned on episode 329) happened last week. Shawn and Leah attended the event and their thoughts are revealed here. San Diego Comic-Con was this past weekend. There were many Marvel and Star Trek reveals. Inside Out 2 became the highest grossing animated movie in history. Leah has some new items in her Etsy shop. Find her store by searching collectandcaston Shawn listed a few new items on Etsy, and they can be found at rustedrobottoys This week's podcast promo: Cosmic Pizza Podcast
The 7 Year Itch is here to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the Soul Forge Podcast. Shawn and Leah cover a variety of topics this week, while also marking this monumental occasion. Come celebrate 7 years with us. Our first topic of conversation is all about new beginnings. After a fun preamble about 7 years […] The post The 7 Year Itch – soul forge podcast 331 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Boobs, burgers and beer! These are three things that almost everyone loves. This episode tells you all about the upcoming fashion show hosted by Amore: For Your Pleasure. On this episode of the Soul Forge Podcast, your host Shawn goes on location for a chat with Gaelyn, the owner of Amore: For Your Pleasure. For those not in the know, Amore is the premiere adult toy store in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Shawn and Gaelyn discuss the upcoming fashion show. This is the ultimate sexy lingerie fashion show. There have been four or five previous shows. Every year, the event gets bigger. Starting from humble beginnings in the store, the event has now moved to the parking lot across from Jay's Piston Broke Pub. Boobs, burgers and beer is the theme of the fashion show. The event is a twofold event. Partly to help celebrate pride week, it is also a customer appreciation event to give back to Amore's customers. The fashion show is held on Wednesday (hump day) and runs between 3 and 10pm. This event is rain or shine. The BBQ is free. There is a cash bar as per regulations. Multiple vendors will be on site. A DJ will provide music and you are free to dance. Games will be held and you can win Amore Bucks to spend in store. The Vendors will be selling jewelry, cookies, soaps and more. July 24 is the date of this amazingly fun event. Running from 3 until 10, there will be two fashion show. The first will be held at 4pm and the second starts at 7:30. The models range in size from extra small to 5x. The Facebook page for the event is: https://www.facebook.com/events/791140943217995?active_tab=about This week's podcast promo: Watchathon of Rassilon
Boobs, burgers and beer! These are three things that almost everyone loves. This episode tells you all about the upcoming fashion show hosted by Amore: For Your Pleasure. On this episode of the Soul Forge Podcast, your host Shawn goes on location for a chat with Gaelyn, the owner of Amore: For Your Pleasure. For […] The post Boobs, Burgers and Beer – soul forge podcast 329 appeared first on The ESO Network.
What we leave behind is not nearly as important as what we take with us. At least, when it comes to moving or down-sizing. This is nothing to do with the legacy of our lives. This week the podcast tackles the topic of finding a new home. Leah’s dad is moving. Gord currently lives about […] The post What We Leave Behind – soul forge podcast 328 appeared first on The ESO Network.
The Chicken King presents Grampy D's original recipe. This week the Soul Forge Podcast crew is on location. We find ourselves at Bruni's Fine Foods for a taste testing. David Poluck from Northern Jewellery and Crafts is the Chicken King. He has created a unique chicken coating mix. The event and subsequent interview are detailed in this episode. In David's own words, the idea for a deep fried coating mix began with a conversation: "In a world saturated with fast-food chains and pre-packaged coating mixes, it all began with two friends who found themselves in a discussion about something more when it came to fried chicken. Dissatisfied with the limited options available whether it was the greasy offerings from chain restaurants or the uninspiring coating mixes he found at his local grocery store I made a decision to take matters into my own hands and embark on a journey that would eventually lead to the creation of Grampy D's original Recipe's" David tells us about his childhood influences and the cooks in his life. Creating an easy, yet not greasy coating mix takes time. Four and a half months and many chicken dinners later, the recipe was perfected. Designed for bone-in chicken, you must reduce cooking time for boneless poultry. At this tasting event, we sampled air-fried, deep-fried and oven roasted cooking methods. About 15 people participated in the event. Their thoughts are recorded in this episode. There is also a fish coating mix that we did not try. You can buy Grampy D's coating mix in a variety of places. Here in Sault Ste. Marie, it is available at Bruni's Fine Foods, Pino's Get Fresh, RJ's Market and Northern Jewellery. Algonquin Outfitters sells the product, and it can also be found in Sturgeon Falls as well as on Amazon. Phoebe from Eat At Sault Ste. Marie was also at the event. You can follow her page at https://www.facebook.com/Eatssm Follow and learn more about David and his businesses at https://luraygems.com/ Soul Forge Podcast can be found at http://www.soulforgepodcast.com/ This week's podcast promo: Monster Attack
The Chicken King presents Grampy D’s original recipe. This week the Soul Forge Podcast crew is on location. We find ourselves at Bruni’s Fine Foods for a taste testing. David Poluck from Northern Jewellery and Crafts is the Chicken King. He has created a unique chicken coating mix. The event and subsequent interview are in […] The post The Chicken King – Soul Forge Podcast 327 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Taking care of dad for our Father’s Day episode! We start this episode with a brief history of how Father’s Day began. Did you know this holiday is not much older than a century? In fact, Father’s Day was introduced in 1910. Naturally, it was a response to Mother’s Day and soon became associated with […] The post Taking Care of Dad – Soul Forge Podcast 325 appeared first on The ESO Network.
We love yard sales. Hosting them. Going to them. Finding hidden treasures. There is very little not to love about a yard sale. Or should we call it a garage sale? On this episode of the Soul Forge Podcast, Shawn and Leah talk everything there is to talk about yard sales. They will soon be hosting their own. Have you ever hosted a sale? Would you do so again? What is the best thing you have ever gotten at a sale? Let us know at soulforgepodcast@gmail.com Shawn and Leah talk about some of their recent acquisitions. Leah collects and searches for vintage Disney items. Song of the South and Splash Mountain are her main focus at the moment. She also actively searches for toys from the 1980s. Shawn is always on the lookout for Hot Wheels, Star Trek stuff, movies and fodder for Etsy. Why do people collect? We break down some of the possibilities. Hosting a yard sale can be tricky. There are many things to understand and think about. Making sure you have enough change is very important. There are weather concerns as well. Let's host a yard sale, you said. It will be fun, you said. Remember that no one wants your old wine glasses. Make sure to price fairly, and display things in an eye-pleasing manner. We also talk about antique and thrift stores. There are some amazing YouTubers out there that have a lot of great information. Shawn recently spoke with some podcast marketers who wanted to charge a fortune for their services. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and How Disney Built America are recent viewing experiences. Find Leah on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Collectandcaston Find Shawn on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/RustedRobotToys This week's podcast promo: Epsilon Three Podcast #yardsale #Disney #startrek #thrift #antique #collect #vintage #toys #YouTube
Let’s Host A Yard Sale! We love yard sales. Hosting them. Going to them. Finding hidden treasures. There is very little not to love about a yard sale. Or should we call it a garage sale? On this episode of the Soul Forge Podcast, Shawn and Leah talk everything there is to talk about yard […] The post Let’s Host A Yard Sale – SOUL FORGE PODCAST 323 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Wedding Week Adventures or our wedding in Las Vegas and our honeymoon in California. Leah and Shawn flew to Las Vegas to get married. After spending a few days in Sin City, they drove to Cathedral City, California. This episode of the Soul Forge is a day by day recap of their adventures. May 2nd […] The post Wedding Week Adventures – Soul Forge Podcast 322 appeared first on The ESO Network.
The final countdown is episode 321! The wedding of the century is almost upon us. Shawn and Leah will be married in Las Vegas on May the 4th. This episode of the Soul Forge discusses their plans and the countdown until the big day! But first, we talk about smile cookies. Tim Hortons, Canada’s number […] The post The Final Countdown – Soul Forge Podcast 321 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Our first fight recently took place. What was it about? How did the issue get resolved? Find out on this exciting episode of the Soul Forge Podcast! This particular episode premieres on April 11, 2024. It was 17 years ago on this date that Shawn joined the Post Office. Since that time, he has delivered hundreds of thousands, if not millions of letters, flyers, magazines and parcels. How many more years will he continue? Only time will tell! On Monday of this week, the world experience a solar eclipse. People travelled far and wide to catch a glimpse of the totality. Here in Sault Ste. Marie, we were not in the path. Shawn did manage to take a video of the partial eclipse. However, it was cloudy. There was not much darkness, although the shadows became well defined. And the irony is that after the event was over, the clouds disappeared and the sky was clear. Star Trek Discovery has returned for its fifth and final season. The first two episodes were decent. Leah created a Facebook group dealing with Jeep ducking. You should all join Soul Forge Jeep Ducks. Shawn and Leah are fairly well prepared for their wedding on May 4th. Flights and hotels are booked. Dinner reservations have been made. They have plans for several adventures. They hope to go axe throwing and go karting. There is a 2 floor candy store to visit and a movie prop museum to tour. They also plan to visit Disney Land and Alcatraz. Our first fight happened over the Easter weekend. What was it about? You must listen to find out. And this episode ends with a question and answer session. Leah found some interesting questions on TikTok. This week's podcast promo: Cigar Nerds
Our first fight recently took place. What was it about? How did the issue get resolved? Find out on this exciting episode of the Soul Forge Podcast! This particular episode premieres on April 11, 2024. It was 17 years ago on this date that Shawn joined the Post Office. Since that time, he has delivered […] The post Our First Fight – Soul Forge Podcast 319 appeared first on The ESO Network.
International love is the tale of two strangers who became friends, and then embarked on a long distance relationship. This multi-year romance blossomed. Soon, it turned into a 90 day fiance situation. A year ago they moved in together. Six months ago they married. This is their story. But that’s not all! Luke and Dakota […] The post International Love – Soul Forge Podcast 318 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Relationship Level Ups! Relationships go through predictable stages. Each stage builds upon the previous one. Are there 4 stages, five, or seven? This all depends on which particular website or expert you check with. For the purposes of this episode, we will assume there are 4 stages, or levels. The first stage is the initial […] The post Relationship Level Ups – Soul Forge Podcast 317 appeared first on The ESO Network.
We're diving into television of the year 1999... which is quite recent by Flopcast standards, but yikes, it was a quarter century ago. We have a giant list of every TV show that debuted that year, and this week we only get halfway through the list. Several long-running cartoons started in 1999, including Family Guy, Futurama, and SpongeBob. But there were also cartoons we don't remember at all, starring ants, hippos, mutant babies, and more. We also don't remember a ton of 1999 sitcoms, dramas, game shows, and something with a lemur puppet. Look, we seem to be pretty clueless about almost everything that happened that year. (Aren't you glad we're here to be your guides?) Let's get through this together. Stay tuned for Part 2, when we'll get into all the 1999 fall season premieres. Meanwhile we can't help thinking that if we'd paid more attention back then, The Chimp Channel would still be on the air today. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: The Soul Forge Podcast!
Public displays of affection is the topic on this special Valentine's Day release! This is episode 314 so naturally we talk about pie. Why pie? 3.14 is the basic formula for pi. That's something to do with math and circles. Shawn and Leah joke about doing an entire episode about pi and pie. This is not that episode. Next up is a brief review of the movie I.S.S. From its website, a brief description: Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station (I.S.S.) as a worldwide conflict breaks out on Earth. Reeling, the US and Russian astronauts aboard each receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary. Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite brings together a stellar cast including Academy Award®-winner Ariana DeBose in this high-stakes space thriller. Did Shawn and Leah enjoy the movie? This episode of the Soul Forge Podcast has that answer, and many others! Leah will be having a root canal in the near future. That procedure will require a 3 hour drive to Sudbury. As if we didn't have enough travel planned. Upcoming trips include a Disney cruise in March, an Easter visit to Milwaukee in April and a flight to Vegas in May for the wedding. For some reason we are talking coffee. And smoothies. The main topic of conversation is public displays of affection. While visiting Traverse City recently, Shawn and Leah were stopped by strangers more than once. It turns out that PDA is rare in northern Michigan. We were looking for antiques and hot wheels. And we made quite the impression with our hand holding. We're precious! Do you hold hands in public? Let us know at soulforgepodcast@gmail.com This week's podcast promo: Epsilon Three
Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words can hurt just as much. Sometimes they hurt more. This week, Gaelyn, the owner of Amore joins Shawn for an intimate chat. Amore is Sault Ste. Marie’s premier adult toy shop. You can find them at 331 Korah Road. As Shawn walked into Amore to record […] The post Sticks and Stones – Soul Forge Podcast 313 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Attacked by Monsters! Awesome feedback received this week! Jim from the Monster Attack podcast wrote in to say he is listening. There has been much sickness in the house, but that has not stopped us from making plans and doing the things! From Jim we learned that our show is engaging and enjoyable. Shawn and […] The post Attacked By Monsters – Soul Forge Podcast 312 appeared first on The ESO Network.
The Iron Claw tells the story of the professional wrestling family, the Von Erichs. Shawn and Leah just saw this film in theatres, and are here to share their thoughts on the movie, and recall their wrestling memories. Of the two, Leah is a bigger fan of wrestling than Shawn. She has met many professional … The Iron Claw – Soul Forge Podcast 311 Read More » The post The Iron Claw – Soul Forge Podcast 311 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Decade 2014 to 2024. This week is the 10 year anniversary of Shawn’s podcasting journey. Join us as we look back at some of the highs and lows of this decisive decade. It all started in 2012 when Shawn got a second-hand iPod. A co-worker introduced him to the world of podcasts. Beginning with Star … Decade – Soul Forge Podcast 310 Read More » The post Decade – Soul Forge Podcast 310 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Every year dozens of ridiculous identical made-for-TV holiday movies are forced upon the people. And every year we try to fix these movies by making them weirder. We've selected a few of this year's new releases (from the usual suspects like Hallmark and Lifetime), most of which star Lacey Chabert as a big city lawyer who finds true love after returning to her quaint home town to save her great-aunt's figgy pudding farm. And we're punching up their plots by randomly inserting new elements like Martians, misfit toys, and basketball-playing robots. Don't settle for the same old TV holiday fare. The Flopcast is here to save Christmas. You're welcome. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: The Soul Forge Podcast!
Buy, rent or renovate….these are the options that face us today. Shawn and Leah discuss the possibilities they have as they progress in their relationship. The upcoming week is full of adventure – Shawn is driving up north to see friends and family, while Leah is staying home to redo parts of the bathroom. Decisions … Buy, Rent or Renovate – SOUL FORGE PODCAST 307 Read More » The post Buy, Rent or Renovate – SOUL FORGE PODCAST 307 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Side hustles are an additional employment opportunity outside of a person’s full-time job. They provide supplemental income. Unlike a part-time job, a side hustle commonly has more freedom and gives more control over what a person does, when they do it and how many hours they devote to it. Individuals can typically pursue a side … Side Hustles – Soul Forge Podcast 306 Read More » The post Side Hustles – Soul Forge Podcast 306 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Keeping up appearances can be a full time job. Shawn and Leah are not trying to keep up with the Joneses. In this case, we are talking about a British sitcom created and written by Roy Clarke. Leah recently introduced Shawn to some of her favourite British television shows. The Keeping Up Appearances sitcom follows … Keeping Up Appearances – Soul Forge Podcast 304 Read More » The post Keeping Up Appearances – Soul Forge Podcast 304 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Being vulnerable with your partner is fundamental to building intimacy. Communication is a wonderful way to deepen your intimate connection while building trust on the way. Communicating about vulnerable past events or disclosing something that has been weighing you down can build the skills necessary to address sensitive events in the future. Fear from not knowing how your partner will respond may stop some people from sharing things that make them feel vulnerable. But disclosing and seeing how your partner responds can help you determine if there is a long-term future with this person. If they respond dismissively and do not listen to you then that might mirror a future response pattern leading to poor relationship compatible. However, if they respond with love, comfort, and understanding your intimate connection will deepen. On this episode of the Soul Forge Podcast, Shawn and Gaelyn get serious with sex talking. As the owner of an adult store, Gaelyn is exposed to many different questions. One of the most common is how do couples spice up their sex lives. More often than not, these couples want to bring another person into the bedroom. Gaelyn always asks these people what the ground rules for this situation are. She tells them that problems in a relationship will not be fixed by adding in another person or persons. Communication is not confrontation. It means that you talk about things that really matter. It means that you are not afraid to say what you really think and feel and that your partner trusts you the same way. You can communicate in many ways: Words (what you say and what you do not say in phone calls, in person, in writing) Gestures (leaning toward or turning away from your partner, nodding your head, showing that you are listening) Facial expressions (making eye contact, smiling, frowning, looking disgusted) Touch (hugs, holding hands, sexual intimacy) Communicating does not mean that you always sit around talking about your relationship. It means that you talk about things that really matter. You should never be afraid to ask questions. This week's podcast promo: Monkeeing Around
Sex talking and being vulnerable with your partner is fundamental to building intimacy. Communication is a wonderful way to deepen your intimate connection while building trust on the way. Communicating about vulnerable past events or disclosing something that has been weighing you down can build the skills necessary to address sensitive events in the future. … Sex Talking – Soul Forge Podcast 303 Read More » The post Sex Talking – Soul Forge Podcast 303 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Our first Disney vacation is in the books! This episode of the Soul Forge is a day by day recap of our exciting adventures. At the end of each day, Shawn and Leah sat down and recorded their memories of the excitement. Florida in September is still quite warm. Walt Disney World requires a lot … Our First Disney Vacation – Soul Forge Podcast 301 Read More » The post Our First Disney Vacation – Soul Forge Podcast 301 appeared first on The ESO Network.
We have apparently survived Dragon Con 2023, and it's gonna take THREE episodes to review everything that happened at our favorite annual gathering of 70,000 nerds and/or geeks. This week we're just covering Wednesday through Friday, including: The amazing costumes of Brandon the Shapeshifter, the muscovy ducks of Piedmont Park, the Dragon Con Newbie Walking Tours, Kate from Strange Animals Podcast, Chris from Sci-Fi Explosion, Kevin from Gleaming the Tube, a tribute to MTV 120 Minutes, the Geek Girls Run, the legendary Marty Krofft (and HR Pufnstuf!), a Twilight Zone "Eye of the Beholder" deep dive with the American Sci Fi Classics Track, weird music video fun with the Jonzun Crew, and much more. We'll try to make you feel as dizzy and confused as if you were really there. Plus: Wherever we go, whatever we do, we will be right here waiting for Kornflake's National Whatever Day. Next week: Dragon Con review continues. And it's a safe bet that things will just keep getting weirder. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: The Soul Forge Podcast!
The Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble encounter some friends and foes from the Doctor's past. Mike, Mike, Mary, and Shannon Clute fan away the ATMOS fumes to clear the air about this two-parter from the fourth series of New Who. We want to hear from you! Please write to us at feedback@earthstationwho.com. Also, please subscribe and rate the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Plus, or wherever fine podcasts are found. Feedback is always welcome and much appreciated. Links Listen to older episodes of the Earth Station Who Podcast ESW on iTunes ESW on Stitcher Earth Station Who on Spotify Make-A-Wish Foundation The ESO Network TeePublic Store The ESO Network Patreon 20MB Doctor Who Podcast PromotionSoul Forge Podcast If you would like to leave feedback or comment feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationwho.com Special Guest: Shannon Clute.
The 2023 Summer Movie Season is nearly over and the Earth Station One movie crew is feeling blue. Mike, Mike, Ashley, Drew Leiter, and Rosemary Jean-Louis review one of the first and last entries of the DCEU. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, and Shout Outs. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at feedback@earthstationone.com and subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcast, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, wherever fine podcasts are found, and now we can be found on our own YouTube Channel. Links The Earth Station One Website Earth Station One on Apple Podcasts The Earth Station One YouTube Channel Earth Station One on Spotify Past Episodes of The Earth Station One Podcast Angela's A Geek Girl's Take Ashley's Box Office Buzz Michelle's Iconic Rock Talk Show Maui Strong Fund Maui Food Bank Maui Humane Society Red Cross Earth Station DCU Tales From Hollywoodland Doggycon Promos Tifosi Optics Soul Forge Podcast The ESO Network Patreon Unique Crafts by Jenn's ESO Network Tee-Public If you would like to leave feedback or a comment on the show please feel free to email us at feedback@earthstationone.com Special Guests: Ashley Pauls, Drew Leiter, and Rosemary Jean-Louis.
This week's episode is not safe for work. Children should also not listen to this particular episode. But if you are looking to join the kink community, or you are looking for new products, this is the show for you. Once again we are at Amore, For Your Pleasure...Sault Ste. Marie's premier adult toy store. G, the owner of the shop invited Shawn to chat with a couple of her friends about their specific interests. Get ready for sex blankets and kink on the 299th episode of Soul Forge Podcast! Rob is a reseller of intimate play blankets. He was tired of doing so much laundry and trying to keep his mattress in good condition. During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic people were spending much more time in the bedroom. It's quite easy to make a mess during intimate playtime, whether due to bodily fluids or spilled bottles of lubrication. Rob found the "No More Wet Spots" blanket. He has been selling them in Amore for some months now. They keep your blankets and mattresses clean and dry. Easily washable, they come in a variety of sizes. Follow Rob's Instagram for more info: https://www.instagram.com/nmws_intimate_blanket Michelle tells us a bit about the kink community in Sault Ste. Marie. If you are looking for a group to join that has a more open mindset to sex and sex related play, this might be right for you. The most important consideration for this group is keeping the community safe. The group holds what are called monthly munches. These are get-togethers where you are able to talk about your interests such as BDSM, fetish and the like. They also hold the occasional dungeon party where you are able to try out some different aspects of the kink community culture. Much of this information can be found at https://fetlife.com You can follow Michelle's Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sinnerssanctuaryssm This week's podcast promo: Earth Station DCU
Sex blankets and kink and the fetish community. This week’s episode is not safe for work. Children should also not listen to this particular episode. But if you are looking to join the kink community, or you are looking for new products, this is the show for you. Once again we are at Amore, For … Sex Blankets and Kink – Soul Forge Podcast 299 Read More » The post Sex Blankets and Kink – Soul Forge Podcast 299 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Moving parts are everywhere! Episode 300 of the podcast is fast approaching. We here at the Soul Forge would love to hear from you. Send in your thoughts, opinions, concerns, reviews, fears, emotional outbursts, or anything else you would like. Anything you send in will be read or played on the 300th episode. An Mp3 … Moving Parts – Soul Forge Podcast #298 Read More » The post Moving Parts – Soul Forge Podcast #298 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Weddings and anniversaries are things that many people will experience in their lifetimes. This may include their own weddings, or those they have attended. Anniversaries can be for almost anything. More often than not, when people think of an anniverary, they are celebrating a marriage. However, you can have an anniversary for almost anything. Some of these things may include a breakup, a promotion, an accident or the date a favourite concert was attended. This episode of the Soul Forge Podcast is celebrating six years. It was July 31, 2017 that the first episode of the show was released. 6 years later the podcast is still going. There have been so many milestones and events in those years. We have spoken to authors, minor celebrities and have covered so many various topics. Leah joins me for this episode. We talk about our own weddings and anniversaries. While I have been married once, Leah has had 2 weddings. Her first was very fancy, and therefore quite stressful. She was young and didn't know the logistics. Leah's second wedding was at a camp that she rented for the weekend. This second wedding was more fun. I got married in the backyard with very few people. I have not had the head table with the clinking of the glasses for kissing. Weddings can be hugely expensive and stressful. If Leah gets married again, it will be a much smaller affair. Destination weddings can be fun, but if you're not careful, that wedding may not be legal in Canada and you will have to do it all over again. Don't forget that money and lack of communication is the biggest cause of divorce. This week's podcast promo: The Cosmic Pizza Podcast
Episode 580 means we're kicking off another ten weeks of episodes dedicated to each year of the 1980s. (So yes, everybody will be forced to Wang Chung this summer.) We're starting with 1980, and we're looking at some of our favorite albums from that year. There's some new wave (Devo, The Buggles, The Cars), some Top 40 (Air Supply, Billy Joel, REO Speedwagon), some crucial soundtracks (Flash Gordon, Xanadu), and more. Then Kornflake shares a pair of silly 1980 commercials. (Were early 80s waitresses and bowlers completely obsessed with mouthwash? Let's find out.) Plus: A listener-submitted follow-up list of TV and movie butlers (this will end someday, we assure you), and Happy Birthday to Cyndi Lauper. If Goonies are good enough for Cyndi, they're good enough for us. Mouthwash-obsessed bowlers of 1980! Mouthwash-obsessed waitresses of 1980! And our regular links... The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: The Soul Forge Podcast!