Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephan Pastis

The last collection, sorry, Treasury of Pearls Before Swine comics was 2021's Pearls Awaits the Tide, a celebration of sorts for cartoonist Stephan Pastis' enjoying its twentieth anniversary of survival as a dying medium (comic strips) published via a dying medium (newspapers), reprinted though a surprisingly resilient medium (paperback books). It arrived smack dab in the middle of the world-shuttering Covid-19 pandemic.

San Francisco is still the most deserted major downtown in America. As part of the city's efforts to revitalize the area, KALW was awarded a temporary pop up space in the financial district. For our opening event, we hosted a conversation about the current state and future of downtown. Then, cartoonist Stephan Pastis talks about his new book and how his work helps him heal.

It's a jam-packed Epi 12 with my longtime industry friend, Lou Paskalis, CEO and Founder of AJL Advisory and strategic advisor to Ad Fontes Media. We had a lively stroll down memory lane (and, yes, I sing to him), reminiscing about working on promotions for E&J Gallo Winery/Food Network years ago to rubbing elbows at Cannes Lions this past year. On the carpet at Cannes 2023. (E.B. and Lou) Then he shared some solid food for thought – especially around the gauntlet he's become known for throwing down lately: supporting quality journalism through brands investing in the news media. He himself has been making the news with his plain-spoken POV, as evidenced by articles in AdAge to Fast Company, from mentions in the Swisher/Galloway podcast Pivot to being an inaugural honoree of the "Purpose Beyond Profit" awards for his, well, purpose-driven advocacy. Perfectly appropriate edition of "Pearls Before Swine" comic strip, used with permission of the brilliant Stephan Pastis! As a former senior media executive at both American Express and Bank of America, Lou offers tremendous insights into some of the biggest issues facing the media and advertising industry today. With his signature outspoken style, he stressed the need for transparency in programmatic advertising – with some astounding stats that should knock some sense into media buyers, and advised brands should build long-term customer relationships, including around shared values and purpose, rather than rely on just transactional marketing. Then we really got into the meat of  it: He explained the indispensable role of journalism in upholding democracy, pointing out that "Journalists are uniquely called out in the first article of the Bill of Rights as having a special role in our democracy to basically keep the government honest and elected officials honest." However, the proliferation of misinformation and erosion of trust in media poses a dire threat. As Lou says, this crisis calls for "supporting news at a time when truth is under assault and we need more journalists to debunk the lies." But it's an uphill battle in the face of the local newspapers dying out despite the deep community engagement of readers. "I'm not here to make your job easier. I'm here to make our message resonant. And we have to break this mindset that scale equals quality, because it absolutely doesn't." We went on to discuss his billion dollar challenge to advertisers to be part of the solution, made easier to vet for brand safe environments and political skews thanks to AI-aided companies like Ad Fontes Media – but noted that innovation and adaptation are critical for news organizations to make it through this period of massive change. From 2005 through 2020, there's been an 80% decline in advertising investments in news, which has led to a 50% decline in people working in newsrooms.   There's a lot more to this conversation with my insightful friend, Lou Paskalis, and I urge a complete listen to grasp his big ideas on brands, journalism, community and democracy with an eye toward pragmatic solutions...and inspire you to pick up the gauntlet!   TIME CODES [00:02:39]  E.B. and Lou stroll down Memory Lane...from Gallo to Cannes [00:04:47]  Personal passions (Did Lou's early F1 fascination drive his challenger, fast-thinking mindset?) [00:09:19]  Consumers and brand purpose [00:12:57]  How the triple bottom line is served with news [00:14:25]  How the truth became fungible... [00:17:05]  ...Leading to shrinking newsrooms and local news deserts [00:22:10]  The imperative of local journalism and community engagement [00:25:17]  Building a brand for life [00:26:43]  The billion dollar challenge... [00:28:51]  ... And just how advertising dollars support journalism [00:33:08]  Media innovation and risks spark news organizations adapting to change [00:37:20]  Marketing and changing behavior [00:41:05]  AI-powered platform rating and a fan of...

  Stephan Pastis is best known as the writer and artist for the wildly successful daily comic strip Pearls Before Swine. The latest collection of strips, Pearls Seeks Enlightenment was recently published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. Stephan also writes novels for all ages, but the publisher says that they are great especially for middle schoolers. His Timmy Failure series was successful, even spawning the major motion picture Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. The Trubble Town books followed in 2021 and 22. His new novel, appropriate for middle grade readers and older, is entitled, Looking Up, and it is published by Aladdin, an imprint of Simon and Schuster.   

On Wednesday's show: From the ongoing war in Israel, to the search for a new Speaker of the House, to the Houston mayor's race, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and Houston native Ben Moser talks about his latest book, The Upside-Down World. It explores how his fascination with the Dutch masters, like Rembrandt and Vermeer, helped him build a life for himself in the Netherlands and allowed him to confront challenging questions about his craft. Moser discusses the book at an event at the MFAH on Oct. 15. And author and cartoonist Stephan Pastis, creator of the cartoon Pearls Before Swine, talks about his new novel, Looking Up, which naturally features his illustrations. He visits Houston's Blue Willow Bookshop for an event on Oct. 23.

On this week's episode of "Sights & Sounds," cartoonist Stephan Pastis gives his arts and culture suggestions happening in the Bay Area.

In this booklist episode, hear about middle grade graphic novels that are big on humor and bring a chaotic plot that keeps kids coming back for more.FEATURED TITLES:GERONIMO STILTON graphic novels by Tom Angleberger (4 books)TWO-HEADED CHICKEN by Tom Angleberger (2 books)THE FIRST CAT IN SPACE ATE PIZZA by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris (2 books)OTTO: A PALINDRAMA by Jon AgeeTHE HUNGER HEROES by Jarrett Lerner (2 books)HAM HELSING by Rich Moyer (3 books)TRUBBLE TOWN by Stephan Pastis (2 books)WHAT HAPPENS NEXT choose your own adventure graphics by Jess Smart Smiley (2 books)YOUR PAL FRED by Michael Rex (2 books)SNOT GOBLINS AND OTHER TASTELESS TALES by Rob Kutner EERIE TALES FROM THE SCHOOL OF SCREAMS by Graham AnnableBe sure to follow the show on Instagram @bookdelightpod, follow Chrissie on Instagram @librarychrissie, and subscribe to Chrissie's montly kidlit newsletter at librarychrissie.substack.com. 

Politics, sex, drugs, religion all make sense as things you wouldn't see in comic strip. But mention a disease… the letters start coming. Just one of the things I found out with Stephan Pastis Beyond the Mic. Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon is the conversation series where actors, artists, authors, and more go deeper than a traditional interview. They go “Beyond the Mic”.

Inspired by the works of Stephan Pastis, and his latest film adaptation of his book; Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, I wrote and recorded this story for episode 199 of the podcast. If you like my work and would like to support me and help me grow and advance in the storytelling world, consider becoming a monthly contributor; head over to: www.patreon.com/amedicsmind. There, you can browse each tier level and the benefits the go with them. Alternatively, if you'd prefer, you can make a one-time donation over at: www.amedicsmind.com. And if you are unable to subscribe or donate, then please feel free to simply like and share this podcast and my social media—it will help me grow and reach more people. Because at the end of the day, it's connection that matters! I am also on Instagram; follow me to stay up to date on all things A Medic's Mind. Or, shoot me a message, I'd love to hear from you. Follow me here: www.instagram.com/amedicsmind. You can also follow me on YouTube: A Medic's Mind. Thank you for the support. Enjoy the podcast! TWITTER: AMEDICSMIND INSTAGRAM: @AMEDICSMIND FACEBOOK: A MEDIC'S MIND EMAIL: AMEDICSMIND@OUTLOOK.COM Buy the book: https://www.amazon.ca/Medics-Mind-Mr-Matthew-Heneghan/dp/B08TZ7DKHZ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=A+Medic%27s+Mind&qid=1611877929&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amedicsmind/message

In this episode of Casual Chats, Patricia and special guest Jim Bevan discuss about the 2001 comic strip series Pearls Before Swine created by Stephan Pastis. The strips are about a group of anthropomorphic animals named Pig, Rat, Goat, Zebra, and a group of crocodiles living their everyday lives with a strong emphasis on social and political commentary. They talk about their introductions, their favorite characters, and what they would like to see in a possible movie or TV series. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/old-school-lane/support

Stephan Pastis, creator of the comic strip "Pearls Before Swine" and the kids book series "Timmy Failure", talks with Spokesman-Review Editor Rob Curley on the Northwest Passages Book Club livestream Thursday, June 11, 2020.

Stephan Pastis, creator of the comic strip "Pearls Before Swine" and the kids book series "Timmy Failure", talks with Spokesman-Review Editor Rob Curley on the Northwest Passages Book Club livestream Thursday, June 11, 2020.

The coronavirus pandemic is altering our lives in ways we cannot yet comprehend, and in decades we will marvel at this transformative time. COVID-19 is not just accelerating trends that were in place beforehand, but it is creating new realities. How are artists coping? How about our politics and ideologies? Alex Green's podcast, Stereo Embers, addresses the current creative moment of the artist. He joins Ben remotely from San Francisco for a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation. About the Guest A native of California, Alex Green is the author of four books: The Heart Goes Boom (Wrecking Ball, UK), Emergency Anthems (Brooklyn Arts Press), Let The West Coast Be Settled (Tall Lighthouse) and The Stone Roses (Bloomsbury Academic). Alex is a known live moderator, interviewing authors, musicians and artists for the Bay Area Book Festival, LitQuake, A Great Good Place For Books and Green Apple Books. Over the course of his career, he's interviewed David Bowie, Maira Kalman, R.E.M., Kristin Hersh, Joshua Mohr, Stephan Pastis, Sherman Alexie, Janice Cooke Newman, and Alison Moyet. ​ He's the host of Stereo Embers: The Podcast, a weekly long-form interview program that focuses on the creative life and the artist's commitment to their craft. The program is already one of the fastest growing podcasts on iTunes. ​ Alex is also the host of the weekly radio show "The Heart Goes Boom," which focuses on new music coming out of the UK and beyond. ​ Alex is the Editor of the daily entertainment site Stereo Embers Magazine (www.stereoembersmagazine.com) and he currently teaches in the English Department at St. Mary's College of California. Learn more about Alex or follow him on Twitter (@EMBERSEDITOR). Mentioned in this Conversation Whiskey Sour Happy Hour featuring Ed Helms For Emma, Forever Ago, debut album from Bon Iver "Studio Notes on Your Rom-Com, for the Coronavirus Era", a short in the New Yorker, 29 June 2020 Dune, a classic science fiction novel by Frank Herbert The Coddling of the American Mind, a book by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men, a book by Michael Kimmel Episode 26 of this podcast, featuring Professor Sulaimon Giwa discussing racism Here are some of the writers, artists and musicians we discussed: Jon Bon Jovi, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, Tom Waits, Joe Strummer, Raymond Carver, Ernest Hemingway, DH Lawrence, Gord Downie, Green Day ("American Idiot"), Woody Guthrie, Phil Ochs, Billy Bragg, Bob Dylan, Dead Kennedys The Quote of the Week "He was trapped in a haircut he no longer believed in." - Billy Bragg

"Pearls Before Swine: comic strip artist Stephan Pastis was a lawyer who hated his job before starting the strip 20 years ago. The Santa Rosa resident still feels pressure to perform, which has led to some of his best work — including recent strips tackling the COVID-19 crisis. Pastis also talks with host Peter Hartlaub about co-writing the Disney+ "Timmy Failure" movie, meeting his hero Charles Schulz — and he pays tribute to his favorite independent bookstores. Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "The Tide Will Rise" by the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album Community and cable car bell ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Kickin' & Streamin' Podcast, Graham & Jocelyn review Disney+'s original movie Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made based on the book series Timmy Failure by American cartoonist Stephan Pastis. Jocelyn started the conversation by giving a detailed background story of author's beginnings and his path to fame from an insurance litigation attorney to famed cartoonist and published author. Graham & Jocelyn delved into the differences between the book and the movie, analyzing what worked out and what didn't as the book went into movie format. Graham & Jocelyn review some of the most important and attractive moments of the movie, and the significance of its cast. Jocelyn was particularly moved by the role of school counselor Mr. Jenkins, portrayed brilliantly by Craig Robinson, along with veteran actor Wallace Shawn as Mr. Crokus and his familiar noises and grunts. Listen to the full episode, and you can also find the full transcription to this conversation on our website. If you like this episode, please rate us on your podcast player, and subscribe for future episodes. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, follow us on social media on Faceboook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. You can also support the show by becoming a Patron on our Patreon page where you'll become eligible for our exclusive patrons-only contents. Finally, we'd like you to visit our merchandise store on Teespring where you can purchase our beautiful and stylish t-shirts, pullover, and mug. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rss/kickinandstreaminpodcast?auth=QVLr3ZF4bBkffNZls4lBWTuUc2Tb0MD0)

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber the panelists and guest delve into the advantages of the shadow dom, transitioning from polymer js polyfills to native web components when moving for SAP UI to UI5, which works within React, Vue, Angular, and others. Panel AJ O’Neal Aimee Knight Steve Edwards Dan Shappir Guest Peter Müßig Follow Peter on Twitter > @pmuessig, Github Sponsors Taiko, free and open source browser test automation ____________________________________________________________ "The MaxCoders Guide to Finding Your Dream Developer Job" by Charles Max Wood is now available on Amazon. Get Your Copy Today! ____________________________________________________________ Links OpenUI5 Home - SAPUI5 SDK Picks AJ O’Neal: Vinyl Clocks Acrylic Stand AJ's YouTube Channel (AMA) Aimee Knight Announcing Div Ops as the Slack and Reddit communities Steve Edwards Today on Pearls Before Swine - Comics by Stephan Pastis Dan Shappir The Wixing Street Interview | Facts about Wixing in Germany Wix.com werbung | versuch nicht zu lachen UI5 Web Components Peter Müßig JavaScript Jabber   Follow JavaScript Jabber on Twitter > @JSJabber

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber the panelists and guest delve into the advantages of the shadow dom, transitioning from polymer js polyfills to native web components when moving for SAP UI to UI5, which works within React, Vue, Angular, and others. Panel AJ O’Neal Aimee Knight Steve Edwards Dan Shappir Guest Peter Müßig Follow Peter on Twitter > @pmuessig, Github Sponsors Taiko, free and open source browser test automation ____________________________________________________________ "The MaxCoders Guide to Finding Your Dream Developer Job" by Charles Max Wood is now available on Amazon. Get Your Copy Today! ____________________________________________________________ Links OpenUI5 Home - SAPUI5 SDK Picks AJ O’Neal: Vinyl Clocks Acrylic Stand AJ's YouTube Channel (AMA) Aimee Knight Announcing Div Ops as the Slack and Reddit communities Steve Edwards Today on Pearls Before Swine - Comics by Stephan Pastis Dan Shappir The Wixing Street Interview | Facts about Wixing in Germany Wix.com werbung | versuch nicht zu lachen UI5 Web Components Peter Müßig JavaScript Jabber   Follow JavaScript Jabber on Twitter > @JSJabber

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber the panelists and guest delve into the advantages of the shadow dom, transitioning from polymer js polyfills to native web components when moving for SAP UI to UI5, which works within React, Vue, Angular, and others. Panel AJ O’Neal Aimee Knight Steve Edwards Dan Shappir Guest Peter Müßig Follow Peter on Twitter > @pmuessig, Github Sponsors Taiko, free and open source browser test automation ____________________________________________________________ "The MaxCoders Guide to Finding Your Dream Developer Job" by Charles Max Wood is now available on Amazon. Get Your Copy Today! ____________________________________________________________ Links OpenUI5 Home - SAPUI5 SDK Picks AJ O’Neal: Vinyl Clocks Acrylic Stand AJ's YouTube Channel (AMA) Aimee Knight Announcing Div Ops as the Slack and Reddit communities Steve Edwards Today on Pearls Before Swine - Comics by Stephan Pastis Dan Shappir The Wixing Street Interview | Facts about Wixing in Germany Wix.com werbung | versuch nicht zu lachen UI5 Web Components Peter Müßig JavaScript Jabber   Follow JavaScript Jabber on Twitter > @JSJabber

Stephan Pastis (creator of the award-winning comic strip "Pearls before Swine") talks about his wildly popular and hilariously entertaining Timmy Failure books. The first one, "Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made," has been made into a film by Disney, and it premieres this weekend on Disney+. The Timmy Failure books are intended for young readers.

Welcome everyone to another episode of Nerds Amalgamated, we would like to take a moment and congratulate all those who are graduating university, school, or just having an excellent week. “The pursuit of knowledge is never ending. The day you stop seeking knowledge is the day you stop growing. Brandon Travis Ciaccio.” So, no we have set a serious mood let’s look at the first topic, which is that video games are an excellent way to combat loneliness. Also, that video games are helpful for men to combat issues such as social isolation and stress for men in today’s society. That’s right, read that correctly, video games are beneficial to men’s health and should be encouraged. What to know more to help develop those arguments for the girlfriend or boss, listen in and find out what we are talking about.Next up Buck has decided to bring us a mystery to try and solve. Now who doesn’t love a good puzzle? If like Buck you love sitting down with a crossword, a Sudoku or reading a good detective novel then you will love this. We have a mystery that is 500 hundred years old, has some of the most baffling elements and to top it off has stumped many professional investigators over the years. We are talking about a mass murder that struck fear in the hearts of the population of England. This is a mystery that is guaranteed to get you remembered in history if you solve it. Want to know what Buck has unveiled for us to ponder, listen in and find out.Now Ben Affleck is not someone who we get excited about, in fact he makes Buck yawn at the mere mention of his name. In fact I just yawned at the thought, crikey why are we talking about him? Well, it appears that he has a movie in the works that is looking kind of good, it is a topic that we hope he does justice to. Now we know that Hollywood has failed to deliver anything great for some time now, but this story has potential. We aren’t going to hold our breathe, and not just because of Benny boy of the sleep inducing performance. The reality is that the story is one that needs to be told with a sensitivity and care that is hard to deliver. This is something the likes of Spielberg should be directing. Want to know what it is we are talking about? You know what to do.As usual we have the regular shout outs, birthdays, remembrances, and special events. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you want to give us feedback we are always happy to hear from you. Take care of yourselves, look out for each other and stay hydrated.Video Games cure Loneliness - https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a29578572/men-friendships-video-games-loneliness/?fbclid=IwAR1AI07WCrmV-A7MVbqBGI5-H26VfKTj2k6fS6o3EZM6JkC0Rk_dJX9ye0ISweating disease origins - https://www.insidescience.org/news/medical-historians-still-struggle-identify-origin-disease-swept-across-england-500-years-agoBen Affleck’s new project - https://deadline.com/2019/11/ben-affleck-direct-congo-plunder-tale-king-leopolds-ghost-belgian-king-leopold-ii-1202791265/Games currently playingBuck– Spyro - https://store.steampowered.com/app/996580/Spyro_Reignited_Trilogy/Rating – 4.5/5Professor- Underrails - https://www.underrail.com/Rating – 5/5DJ – Age Of Empires Bundle - https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11831/Age_of_Empires_Definitive_Edition_Bundle/Rating – 4/5Other topics discussedThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls_V:_SkyrimLAN Party (a gathering of people with computers or compatible game consoles, where a local area network (LAN) connection is established between the devices using a router or switch, primarily for the purpose of playing multiplayer video games together.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAN_partyLAN party go to gamesProfessorWarcraft III: Reign of Chaos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warcraft_III:_Reign_of_ChaosHalo: Combat Evolved - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo:_Combat_EvolvedBuckUnreal Tournament - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unreal_TournamentCall of Duty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_of_Duty_(video_game)DJStarcraft: Brood War - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StarCraft:_Brood_WarDunbar’s Number (a suggested cognitive limit to the number of people with whom one can maintain stable social relationships—relationships in which an individual knows who each person is and how each person relates to every other person.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar%27s_numberMacho Man Randy Savage as a Skyrim dragon- https://www.pcgamer.com/au/the-life-and-times-of-skyrims-best-dragon-macho-man-randy-savage/Tommy Wiseau Horse in Skyrim- https://bigmemes.funnyjunk.com/comments/Quotoh+hi+markquot+_78273e9f011bfc08a3d9222b3b39e3a5.jpgArthur, Prince of Wales (Prince of Wales, Earl of Chester and Duke of Cornwall.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur,_Prince_of_Wales28 Days Later (2002 British post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Days_Later28 Weeks Later (2007 horror film directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. A sequel to the 2002 film 28 Days Later.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Weeks_LaterIgnaz Semmelweis (Hungarian physician and scientist, now known as an early pioneer of antiseptic procedures.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignaz_SemmelweisReligious restrictions on the consumption of pork- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_restrictions_on_the_consumption_of_porkElvis Lives (TNC Podcast)- https://thatsnotcanon.com/elvislivesShaun of the Dead (2004 horror comedy film directed by Edgar Wright, who co-wrote it with Simon Pegg.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_of_the_DeadWarm Bodies (2013 American paranormal romantic zombie comedy film written and directed by Jonathan Levine and based on Isaac Marion's novel of the same name.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warm_Bodies_(film)Disease Burden (impact of a health problem as measured by financial cost, mortality, morbidity, or other indicators.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disease_burdenAnthrax Outbreaks (2016 Anthrax outbreak in Serbia)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_anthrax_outbreaksArgo (2012 American historical drama film directed by Ben Affleck.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argo_(2012_film)Blood Diamond (2006 political war thriller film co-produced and directed by Edward Zwick, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly, and Djimon Hounsou.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_DiamondLions For Lambs (2007 American war drama film directed by Robert Redford about the connection between a platoon of United States soldiers in Afghanistan, a U.S. senator, a reporter, and a California college professor.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lions_for_LambsThe Gunman (2015 action thriller film directed by Pierre Morel and written by Don Macpherson, Pete Travis and Sean Penn, based on the novel The Prone Gunman (French title: La position du tireur couché) by Jean-Patrick Manchette.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gunman_(2015_film)Musicals Taught Me Everything I Know (TNC Podcast)- https://thatsnotcanon.com/mtmeikDiablo (action role-playing hack and slash video game developed by Blizzard North and released by Blizzard Entertainment.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(video_game)Cobra Car (formerly known as Shelby Cobra, simply titled COBRA in the original game) is a cheat unit in Age of Empires II.)- https://ageofempires.fandom.com/wiki/Cobra_CarAge of Empires 1 Intro Cinematic- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7LZLx_5pu0Connor McGregor vs Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aaehn1aY8IgJohn Titor (name used on several bulletin boards during 2000 and 2001 by a poster claiming to be an American military time traveler from 2036.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_TitorMax Headroom (a fictional artificial intelligence (AI) character, known for his wit and stuttering, distorted, electronically sampled voice.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Headroom_(character)Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986 American science fiction film directed by Leonard Nimoy and based on the television series Star Trek.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_IV:_The_Voyage_HomeStar Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is a 1977 American epic space-opera film written and directed by George Lucas.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film)Shoutouts26 Nov 1970 – In Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, 1.5 inches (38.1 mm) of rain fall in a minute, the heaviest rainfall ever recorded. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basse-Terre26 Nov 1983 - World's greatest robbery; 26 million pounds (sterling) worth of gold bullion, diamonds and cash stolen from Brink's-Mat warehouse at Heathrow Airport, England. The bullion was the property of Johnson Matthey Bankers Ltd, which collapsed the following year after making large loans to frauds and insolvent firms. Two men were convicted, and most of the gold has never been recovered. Insurers Lloyd's of London paid out for the losses. Several deaths have been linked to the case, and there are links to the Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary in April 2015. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brink%27s-Mat_robbery26 Nov 2003 – The Concorde makes its final flight, over Bristol, England. Known as G-BOAF (216) or its call sign Concorde Alpha Foxtrot (the name comes from its official UK registration) the Concorde departed from Heathrow at 11:30 GMT, it made a last, brief, supersonic flight, carrying 100 BA staff, over the Bay of Biscay. It then flew a "lap of honour" above Bristol, passing over Portishead, Clevedon,Weston-super-Mare, Bristol Airport and Clifton Suspension Bridge, before landing at Filton, soon after 13:00 GMT. It was met by Prince Andrew, who formally accepted its handover. It had flown a total of 18,257 hours. Until 2010, the aircraft was open for public viewing at the Airbus facility; since 2017 it has been the main exhibit at Filton's Aerospace Bristol museum. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concorde_aircraft_histories#British_production_aircraftRemembrances26 Nov 1994 – Nimrod Workman, American singer, coal miner and trade unionist. His musical repertoire included traditional English and Scottish ballads, Appalachian folk songs and original compositions. Workman was a recipient of a 1986 National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts, which is the United States government's highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. He died at the age of 99 in Knoxville, Tennessee. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimrod_Workman26 Nov 2005 – Stanley Melvin Berenstain, American author and illustrator, co-created the Berenstain Bears. Inspired by their children's enthusiasm for Dr. Seuss books, the Berenstains decided to attempt a series with animal protagonists themselves, settling on bears not because of their surname as was commonly believed, but because they found them easy to draw. They published their first book featuring the Berenstain Bears, The Big Honey Hunt, in 1962. At the time, their inspiration, Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), was working as an editor in the children's division of Random House Publishing and eagerly approved the concept. He edited several books in the Berenstain Bears series and created a lasting franchise including many more books, television series, toys, and stage productions. He died from cancer at the age of 82 in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_and_Jan_Berenstain26 Nov 2012 – Joseph Edward Murray, American plastic surgeon who performed the first successful human kidney transplant on identical twins Richard and Ronald Herrick on December 23, 1954. Murray shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1990 with E. Donnall Thomas for their discoveries concerning "organ and cell transplantation in the treatment of human disease." Murray became an international leader in the study of transplantation biology, the use of immunosuppressive agents, and studies on the mechanisms of rejection. He died from a stroke at the age of 93 in Boston,Massachusetts. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_MurrayFamous Birthdays26 Nov 1898 - Karl Waldemar Ziegler, Germanchemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1963, with Giulio Natta, for work on polymers. The Nobel Committee recognized his "excellent work on organometallic compounds [which]...led to new polymerization reactions and ... paved the way for new and highly useful industrial processes". He is also known for his work involving free-radicals, many-membered rings, and organometallic compounds, as well as the development of Ziegler–Natta catalyst. One of many awards Ziegler received was the Werner von Siemens Ring in 1960 jointly with Otto Bayer and Walter Reppe, for expanding the scientific knowledge of and the technical development of new synthetic materials. He was born in Helsa near Kassel,German Empire - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Ziegler26 Nov 1920 - István Sárközy, Hungarian composer, he was a founder-member of the Association of Hungarian Musicians and in 1954 he was appointed artistic adviser to the National Philharmonic Concert Bureau and the Hungarian Recording Company. In 1957 he was made general editor of Editio Musica and in 1959 he was appointed to teach theory at the Liszt Academy of Music, subsequently teaching composition there. Sárközy’s first work of lasting value was the Concerto grosso of 1943, though during that decade his attention was directed mainly to songs and folksong arrangements. In the early 1950s music for the stage dominated his creative activity, the crowning work of this period was the chamber cantata Júlia énekek (‘Julia Songs’, 1956), after which he composed little, until, in 1963 the Sinfonia concertante for clarinet and strings initiated a succession of major works. In 1975 Sárközy received the title Merited Artist of the Hungarian People’s Republic. After Confessioni (1979) for piano and orchestra he devoted himself exclusively to teaching. He was born in Pesterzsébet - https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-000002459126 Nov 1922 – Charles Monroe "Sparky" Schulz, American cartoonist and creator of the comic strip Peanuts (which featured the characters Charlie Brown and Snoopy, among others). He is widely regarded as one of the most influential cartoonists of all time, cited by cartoonists including Jim Davis, Bill Watterson, Matt Groening, Dav Pilkey, and Stephan Pastis. At its height, Peanuts was published daily in 2,600 papers in 75 countries, in 21 languages. Over nearly 50 years, Schulz drew 17,897 published Peanuts strips. The strips, plus merchandise and product endorsements, produced revenues of more than $1 billion per year, with Schulz earning an estimated $30 million to $40 million annually. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_M._Schulz26 Nov 1988 - Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, Icelandic professional strongman and actor. He is the first person to have won the Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe's Strongest Man and World's Strongest Man in the same calendar year. He played Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in the HBO series Game of Thrones for five seasons. He also is a former professional basketball player. Hafþór won the Strongest Man in Iceland event in 2010, and won Iceland's Strongest Man in 2011. He won Europe's Strongest Man in 2014, a feat he repeated in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019. He won silver at the 2017 Arnold Strongman Classic, improving to gold in 2018 and 2019. He competed in his first World's Strongest Man in 2011, placing sixth. He won three bronze and three silver medals in his next six attempts before being crowned champion in 2018. He was born in Reykjavík - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haf%C3%BE%C3%B3r_J%C3%BAl%C3%ADus_Bj%C3%B6rnssonEvents of interest26 Nov 1865 - "Alice in Wonderland" by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll was published in America. The was published as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by "Lewis Carroll" with illustrations by John Tenniel. The first print run of 2,000 was held back because Tenniel objected to the print quality. The entire print run sold out quickly. Alice was a publishing sensation, beloved by children and adults alike. Among its first avid readers were Queen Victoria and the young Oscar Wilde. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice%27s_Adventures_in_Wonderland#Publication_history26 Nov 1977 – An unidentified hijacker named Vrillon, claiming to be the representative of the "Ashtar Galactic Command", takes over Britain's Southern Television for six minutes, starting at 5:12 pm. It was the first major broadcast interruption through the Hannington transmitter of the Independent Broadcasting Authority in the United Kingdom. The mystery has never been solved. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Television_broadcast_interruption26 Nov 1986 – Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home premiered. Since Star Trek had traditionally performed poorly internationally, the producers created a special trailer for foreign markets that de-emphasized the Star Trek part of the title, as well as retelling the events of The Wrath of Khan and The Search for Spock. Winter recalled that the marketing did not seem to make a difference. In its first week, The Voyage Home ended Crocodile Dundee's 8-week reign of the American box office. The Star Trek film made $39.6 million in its first five days of release, exceeding The Search for Spock's opening by $14 million. Ultimately, the film grossed a global total of $133,000,000 against its $21 million cost ($1 million under budget). Despite grossing $6,000,000 less than Star Trek: The Motion Picture,The Voyage Home was the most profitable of the series, grossing $133,000,000 against a $21,000,000 budget. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_IV:_The_Voyage_Home#ReleaseIntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us onFacebook- Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/- Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/440485136816406/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rssInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/General EnquiriesEmail - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com

Blakely and Boaz chat with the creator of comic ‘Pearls Before Swine,’ Stephan Pastis, about his favorite sandwich.

From 2008: Stephan Pastis is a big fan of Ricky Gervais, creator of "The Office" and "Extras," and Larry David, co-creator of "Seinfeld" and creator of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He also loves him some Cheryl Hines. As a matter of fact, I think the only reason I landed him on the show today is because I interviewed the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" co-star, and that gets him one degree closer to her. Pastis’ “Pearls Before Swine” comic strip has twice been named Best Newspaper Comic Strip of the Year by the NCS

Pete and Dave discuss getting a punchline stolen by "Pearls Before Swine," and interview "Sour Grapes" cartoonist Tim Jones.  ABOUT 'STRIP SEARCH' A podcast where “Pet Peeves” cartoonists Dave London and Pete Chianca interview cartooning professionals and talk comic strips: their history, classic comics, the current state of the industry, and comics to watch out for. 

This episode is sponsored by Polis Books and the upcoming serial heist novel, Culprits, now available for pre-order. This week we're joined by Gary Phillips (The Man), ahead of the release of Culprits (February 20, Polis Books). http://gdphillips.com We also see the return of Sam and Todd Robinson, who join us to talk about Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, by Stephan Pastis. https://www.facebook.com/Todd-Robinson-A-VERY-Serious-Writer-112338762752334/ http://www.timmyfailure.com Here's information on the Staunch Award: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jan/26/staunch-prize-launched-for-thrillers-that-avoid-sexual-violence-against-women Two articles on the whiteness of publishing: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/05/27/the-whiteness-of-publishi_n_5396539.html https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/overwhelming-whiteness-publishing-industry Theme to “Todd and Sam’s Very Important Opinions” is “Heart Quake” by Dan-O http://www.danosongs.com Mystery Tribune Short Story Club #CFSSC "Family Man" by Patricia Dusenbury https://www.mysterytribune.com/family-man-patricia-dusenbury/ The Crime Friction Official Theme is “Book ‘Em” by Wing Commander Karl Ove Sneezegård Contact us on Twitter @DefectivesPod or via e-mail at CrimeFriction@gmail.com

Today's Guest: Jeff Keane, daily cartoonist, Family Circus. Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of men and women who will be pausing for a moment of silence every time my guest answers a question… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida!   Jeff Keane's contribution to Cartoonists Remember 9/11 We all know where we were when the attacks of 9-11 took place. I was here at my desk, working on a new book, The Today Show playing in the background. I stopped what I was doing for days. The President of the United States, of course, was listening to elementary school students about an hour south of me read a book about a goat, in Sarasota, Florida. An aide whispered the news in his ear, a quizzical expression came over his face, and he returned to finish learning about the goat. It seemed like we would never laugh again. Except about that goat story. WTF? JEFF KEANE audio excerpt: "I didn't want Family Circus to be heavy-handed. I wanted to be appropriate for the characters. The characters in Family Circus are young; it's the ten-year anniversary of 9/11--none of them would have even been born yet (when the tragedy occurred)." It fell to the professional funny men and women among us to reestablish the nation’s funnybone. Late night talk show host David Letterman is often credited with deciding it was time to go back to work and tell jokes. But truly, morning radio’s Howard Stern worked through the event calming nerves in New York City and returning to work on September 12th and every day after that. Order 'The Family Circus' by Bil Keane, available from Amazon.com by clicking on the book cover above! And thanks to their habit of working weeks ahead, America’s daily cartoonists never missed a beat. Their gags still appeared in most newspapers and eventually they began peppering their work with respectful references to the tragedy at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Now, on the 10th anniversary of the event universally recalled as 9-11, nearly 100 comic strip creators are joining forces this Sunday to pay tribute to a day that has become as painful in modern American history as Pearl Harbor Day was for the World War II generation. “Cartoonists Remember 9/11” will bring together cartoonists and the many syndicates that distribute their work this Sunday, September 11, 2011, for a common purpose. Joining me today to preview the cartoonists’ salute is Jeff Keane. Jeff is now in charge of creating “Family Circus,” the cartoon his father Bil started in 1960. He still seeks out his fathers’ invaluable guidance and advice that is a key to keeping the feature a favorite for readers of all ages. And he has been deeply involved in the Cartoonist Remember 9/11 event – and keeping "Pearls Before Swine” cartoonist Stephan Pastis in line. Cartoonists Remember 9/11 Website Family Circus Website • Daryl Cagle: Cartoonists Look Back at 9/11 Click above to visit CartoonistsRemember911.com Order 'Will Eisner: A Spirited Life' (2nd Edition) by Bob Andelman, available from Amazon.com by clicking on the book cover above!     The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

  Stephan Pastis is best known for his award-winning daily comic strip, Pearls Before Swine, which has a new treasury available, entitled, Pearls Gets Sacrificed. But today, we'll begin the conversation talking about Timmy Failure: Sanitized for Your Protection, the fourth entry in his series about the less-than-great, grade-school detective.  

Sep. 5, 2015. Cartoonist Stephan Pastis appears at the 2015 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: Stephan Pastis used to be a lawyer. Now, he is the award-winning cartoonist who creates "Pearls Before Swine," a syndicated daily comic strip that runs in 750 newspapers around the world. The humorous comic strip's host of friends -- Rat, Pig, Goat and Zebra -- deliver a smart, witty and painfully honest commentary on modern issues ranging from politics to pop culture. Pastis tends to produce his comics at an unusual five to nine months ahead of the deadline. His latest collection is "Pearls Gets Sacrificed: A Pearls Before Swine Treasury." In addition to creating "Pearls Before Swine," Pastis is the author of the best-selling children's chapter book series Timmy Failure. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6791

June 5, 2014. The Young Readers Center produced a symposium on reluctant readers, children who struggle with reading skills that can impede their ability to learn and their interest in books. The panel, moderated by Center for the Book director John Cole included pediatrician Trude Haecker, psychologist Claire Agard and author/illustrators Stephan Pastis and Jarrett J. Krosoczka. For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6466

On a special episode of the podcast, Hannah-Elizabeth Thompson joins Al to talk about Timmy Failure by Stephan Pastis.  They wax lovingly about puns, polar bears, shipping, and shotgunning love letters. Al blows up about the universe and How I Met Your Mother. They also explain how to rear your child into a chess master. Make sure you check out Hannah's projects below. Download the glorious reverberations here: Hannah's TwitterStephan PastisHannah's FiverrGOcomics - Pearls Before SwineDerelict