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We talk about the fun we have been having over the Summer. Then Jess closes us out with a devotional on being content. 

Jess and Alex talk about the dangers of Salmon Robo-callers, the upcoming episode 100 spectacular, & how cruise ships avoid Scurvy. Then Jess takes Alex on a small "Road Trip" to Bath, MI to talk about the 1927 tragedy that was the worst school bombing to ever take place. What did neighbors observe from the assailant before it happened? How could one man go over 5 years without paying a mortgage (yet still having his property?) And, how many more explosives were hidden that never detonated? Tune in to find out. mentalhealthmatters mentalhealth therapyisgoodforall staystrange WARNING this episode contains a lot of information about a very tragic event, while some of the more gruesome details were left out, it may be upsetting to some Email us your interesting Detroit stories, story suggestions, or just to say hey: detroitstrange@gmail.com IG & Twitter: @detroitstrange Patreon: @detroitstrange And check out our Threadless shop for merch! (detroitstrange.threadless.com)

Jess Udy is back on the pod and he and Mark talk about the Bucks great win in game 3 of the NBA Finals. But first, they talk about the other Bucs (Tampa Bay) and why we're looking at another Green Bay / Tampa Bay NFC Championship game this season if Rodgers comes back. Then Mark gives the case both for and against the Milwaukee Bucks winning the title, meanwhile Jess thinks the Bucks are in a really good place and should win it all, Then Jess challenges Mark to watch some UFC / MMA, and Mark challenges Jess to play some 9-ball.

So happy to be back together recording in the same room! Alex and Jess chat a little up top about camping, Jess embarrassing herself while out in the real world, and the wonder that is the papaya. Then Jess tells Alex the history of the feud that has been going on for almost 100 years between American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island...then they do a blind taste test to see which one they like more...How did the Coney Dog end up in Detroit? Is the feud real? And which one do Alex and Jess officially prefer? Tune in to find out! Do you have a favorite coney? Let us know on our instagram or send us a message! staystrange Email us your interesting Detroit stories, story suggestions, or just to say hey: detroitstrange@gmail.com IG & Twitter: @detroitstrange Patreon: @detroitstrange And check out our Threadless shop for merch! (detroitstrange.threadless.com)

This week Alex and Jess catch up on Book Clubs for two, Journaling, & Kid 90. Then Jess tells Alex the crazy life that was Paddy McGraw's. Why was there a canvas curtain down the middle of his saloon? What kind's of animals were in the zoo out back? And what shady political business was he involved in? Tune in for all this and more this week on Detroit Strange! staystrange Email us your interesting Detroit stories, story suggestions, or just to say hey: detroitstrange@gmail.com IG & Twitter: @detroitstrange Patreon: @detroitstrange And check out our Threadless shop for merch! (detroitstrange.threadless.com) Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-strange/04e8afd5-2036-47b7-ae4c-382ff516868b

Episode Notes This week Jess and Alex talk about Dum Dum suckers, Mandy Moore, & Frank the Spider. Then Jess continues with part 2 of the story about the 1985 disappearance of Al Canty. Where was he last seen? What road trip would lead to clues about his murder? And who were all the key players in the story? Tune in to find out all of this and more... Source Book: A Life Divided by Jan Canty PhD staystrange

Join this week as Alex & Jess talk all about Alex's recent movie-thon (of movies he's never seen,) what crashed the Atari video game console early on, & of course Sonic the Hedgehog. Then Jess tells Alex Part 1 of the 1985 disappearance of Doctor Al Canty. What secrets was Al keeping? Who would he start giving a $1,000 a week allowance to? And how would his secrets catch up with him? (Plus the amazing story that is Jan Canty) Tune in and find out! staystrange

Episode Notes Join this week as Jess and Alex talk about Procrastination, the importance of having multiple beverages, & Deviled Eggs. Then Jess tells Alex more in depth about the tobacco industry in Detroit and one the biggest players; John Bagley (not to mention talk about his awesome wife Frances Newbury.) What strike changed the industry standards for one group of employees? Who was the Beardo Governor? And how did a bust go missing for over 9 decades? Tune in and find out! staystrange

BOWSER RETURNS! We congratulate Bowser on his success with funding his Onyx film on Kickstarter. He tells us all about his experience and the special stretch goal that he will be fulfilling this week. We then get some Weird of the week about Edward Munch, a Japanese parasite pen, and a goth home. Then Jess continues with this month's theme of Witches and Witchcraft to tell us all about Catherine Monvoisin, also known as La Voisin, a famous poisoner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess its back this week with Aristotle to kick off this months theme... WITCHES AND WITCHCRAFT! We start with some great weird of the week: an apothecary targeted by...another witch?! An explanation of a cryptic tweet from the U.S. Strategic Command, and a 121 year old chocolate bar! Then Jess gives some background behind "Britain's most famous witch" Sybil Leek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are dreams just a simulation? or is life just a simulation? These are some questions that came up during Jaynee's dream today. She talks about a dream that turns out nothing is as it seems? Then Jess takes us to a dinner party for a good dream friend of hers, but then takes a sad turn. Happy Dreaming Dreamers!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/wtfdididreampod)

Join us this week as Jess and Alex talk about "Energy!," Shout Outs, & Iced Coffee. Then Jess tells Alex all about Daniel Scotten & the industry he was a part of that Detroit was known for far before it became the Motor City....What brought Scotten to Detroit? Just how much money did he make? And where could he be seen after his death? Tune in to find out! staystrange

Join us* this week as Jess & Alex talk about daylight savings, Alex's love/Jess's dislike of Math, and the pure delight that is puffy pita bread. Then Jess takes Alex on a "road trip" to Evart, Michigan and the mysterious glowing light that glow nightly at Forest Hills Cemetery since the 1800's. When did the glow start? Who is said to be responsible for the lights? And what does the construction of the railroad have to do with it all? Tune in to find out! *Special thanks this week to our surprise guest Lisa Kierzkowski! staystrange

Join Jess & Alex on this episode as they talk about Vision Boards, the MCU, and the Flintstones. Then Jess tells Alex the history of Baker's Keyboard Lounge, the last performance by Jazz Singer Eddie Jefferson, and what happened that made it his last. What did Baker's originally open as in 1933? What big name acts have performed at the venue? And what does tap dancing have to do with it all? Tune in and find out! staystrange

This week Sam covered a little bit of Greek Mythology with the story of Hades and Persephone (not pronounced like "xylophone"). We talked about olive oil, pomegranates, the seasons, and some inappropriate family relationships. We blame Zeus. Then Jess read a really fascinating article on how marijuana legalization effects workers compensations claims in the US, and we get an update on legalization. Somewhere out there, New Jersey's smoking weed! This episode was full of laughs and inspired us to finally switch over to the comedy genre! Also, check out our new blog on our website! Because we're bloggers now! This episode is dedicated to Persephone and Dionysus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/support

In this weeks episode Jess and Alex catch up, talk about Alex's construction on his basement, movies that they will defend to the end, Legos, and simple syrup. Then Jess tells Alex all about the History of the Dodge Brothers. There is so much here, this is Part 1 of a multi-part episode. So buckle up this week and learn about why Henry Ford owed them so much money. What kind of trouble the Dodge Brothers tempers got them into. And just how close they were (we hear they wore matching clothes.) All this and more in this weeks episode! And tune in next episode to hear all about their many heirs! staystrange

Welcome back to Your Brain On Weird and our first episode following the New Year! This week Sam introduced us to The Stanley Hotel and it's history. We discuss hotel architecture, Steven King, and get an introduction to some of the Stanley's ghosts. This is part one of a multi-part inter-connected series, so you won't want to miss it! Then Jess gave us some resolutions for New Years for our fellow cannabis users and things you can do to help your comrades in 2021. Don't forget to check out Spirits of the Stanley with Karl Pfeiffer and Connor Randall for more! Thanks for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/support

Episode Notes This week Jess and Alex talk about this time of year, their favorite holiday season exclusive treats, and a little space. Then Jess tells Alex all about the Ford Piquette Plant. What cutting edge technology was put in the building for it's time? What is the "secret experiment room?" And who from the past might still be lingering? Tune in and find out!

In this week's episode we talk about some "fun" experiences that we have had lately. Then Jess closes us out with a devotional from E.M. Welcher.

Thanks for that pencil! Jaynee shares an unsettling dream about a funeral home. Then Jess tells us about a dream with magical, maybe I should say cursed, jewelry set. She also shares a fun fact about her childhood. HAPPY DREAMING!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/wtfdididreampod)

This week Jess and Alex talk about winter time, the concept of "Hygge," Ikea, and of course a few movies. Then Jess tells Alex all about the majestic force that was Lottie "the Body" Graves Claiborne, a well-known burlesque dancer. How did Lottie end up in Detroit? What sports figure was she married to? Who showed up at her doorstep after being estranged for 20 years? And, what advice did Lottie have for young women? Tune in and find out!

Our brains are a little extra weird this time! Sam took us back to Ireland and told the story of Leap castle, where a bunch of really brutal stuff happened. It's definitely haunted in a bunch of weird ways. Remember, if you're going to make a living as an assassin, accept payment up front! Then Jess reads us an article about edibles from the Science issue of High Times. How's THAT for science! Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/support

Join us this week as Jess & Alex record on Halloween! They talk costumes, movies, and of course a little Tik Tok. Then Jess tells Alex all about Stephen Simmons, who at the age of 9 sat across the road as George Washington was sworn in as the first President of the US, but he wasn't destined for civic involvement like many of his siblings. Eventually he would move from the East Coast to the Michigan Territory in the early 1800's in search of land along with his wife Levana and their many children. What would he do that would make his otherwise unknown name be recorded in history? What would a jealous rage cause him to do? And, how did this change the landscape of the Death Penalty in Michigan? Tune in and find out. staystrange

It's still SpOoOoKy Season so join us for another OoOoky SpoOoOky episode! Alex and Jess talk about their investigation at Eloise Asylum, Professional Ghost Hunters, & Reality TV while sipping on some warm beverages. Then Jess takes them on a lil ROAD TRIP to tell Alex all about the Holly Hotel and some of it's resident spooks. Who once paid a visit the hotel once with her axe? What events happened exactly 65 years apart to the day? And what happens every year during the week leading up to Halloween? Tune in and find out! staystrange

In this week's podcast Pop tells the story of a police chase that ended in an accident in their driveway. He also talks about playing World of Warcraft. Then Jess closes us out with a devotional on Psalm 65.

It's Halloween Month and therefor we're hitting y'all with some of the scariest stories that we know. Sam shared the story of the Sallie House in Kansas this week, a story that has traumatized us ever since we heard it. We could have talked about this place for hours but decided to refrain... For now. Then Jess reads us 5 Fun Facts and Rumors About THC. We learned some really weird stuff during this segment, including exactly how big of a dab you would have to take to actually die. Please excuse our audio quality this week, it was just too good for us to re-record! Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/support

This week Jess and Alex talk about their fall favorites. Things to do, things to bake, and just how they're trying to take fall by the balls. Then Jess tells Alex about some of the history of the largest outdoor market in the country; the Eastern Market! What could be hiding below the market? What used to lay below the area? And what is possibly still lurking throughout many spots within the market? Tune in and find out! staystrange

This week Jess and Alex chat a little about about fall bonfires, Pop Tarts, what's been stewing in their kitchens. Then Jess goes on to tell Alex about the disappearance of Metro Detroit Restaurant Tycoon Chuck Muer. In 1993, he along with his wife and two of their friends were last seen leaving the Bahamas on a 40 foot sailboat towards Jupiter Florida via the Bermuda Triangle. What could have happened to their boat? What calls were made from their boat that night? How high were the reported waves on the sea that night? Tune in to find out! staystrange

In this week's episode the crew recounts some funny stories about the moves they all just went through. Then Jess closes out with a devotional Revelation 1. 

Hey Sinners! It's time for another 15 Minute Murder! In this episode, Lauren, sticking to her usual pattern, covers a very recent Florida fishing massacre. Then Jess covers a hometown murder case that is, literally, too close to home. Thanks for listening! Join us on Patreon for some rad perks: patreon.com/forihavesinnedpod FIHS Official Website: forihavesinnedpod.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9B8UmqiGG0fYnAi5xG3ppQ Instagram: @forihavesinnedpod Twitter: @forihavesinned3

In this episode Jess & Alex catch up a little on what they're watching and doing in these strange times. Then Jess tells Alex all about the 1970 murders at Stonehead Manor near Wayne State University. Why did Sandra Garland's father break into the apartment she was staying in? Where did his wife Martha drive right after? What was the eventual sentence given for the heinous crime? Tune in and find out!

After a brief hiatus, we're back with a new installment of 15 Minute Murders. In this episode, Lauren covers the recent (and extremely savage) attack and death of Mayan Natural Medicine Specialist, Domingo Choc. Then Jess tells us about Rachel Wade, a young girl from Tampa who got caught up in a heated love triangle, and ultimately made the biggest mistake of her life. We also talk white privilege, Black Lives Matter, and (sorry) we get a bit political. These are crazy times! Thanks for listening!

In this episode Alex and Jess catch up a little, talk movies, recommendations and what they've been up to recently. Then Jess takes Alex on journey back to the early 70's when the Police Department implemented their S.T.R.E.S.S. unit (Stop The Robberies Enjoy Safe Streets) in which Police would go undercover in an attempt to become the "victim" of a crime in order to make an arrest (or in many cases a fatal shooting). You can imagine how well that went...What types of decoys did they use to go undercover? Were the police ever charged in any of the incidents they caused? One of the former officers admitted to planting a knife at the scene, what became of that?

This week Jess talks a bit about what she's up to, the books she's writing, the books soon to be out in the Guild of the Eternal Flame series, Wayfarer's Sanctuary, and it's sequel up for pre-order, Protector's Sanctuary.Then Jess reads Chapter 19 and 20 of The Fire of Winter. After that she talks about where the idea for the Guild series came from and how playing DnD is a lot like being a storyteller.Finally she tries another new lollipop.If you want to join Jess in some of her other places. You can join her Fb group or her Discord.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)

Sam's turn! For our second episode, Sam toned down the spookiness with the (possibly true?) story of Project Pegasus. Jess's head definitely did not explode... Then Jess gives us a little more hope for our current situation with this edition of Meducation. Thanks for listening! Episode Sources: https://www.projectpegasus.net/ https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/05/13/cannabis-may-show-promise-in-treating-covid-19-her.aspx Logo by Dom D'Alfonso Theme by Chris Elmquist --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourbrainonweird/support

It's just a family episode. So the crew talks about how they have been passing the days while in lock down. There is a lot of talk about jellybeans. Then Jess closes us out with a devotional on Jesus and Mary at the empty tomb. 

This episode is ALL about gut health, starting with a foreword by Ryan, who shares the ups and downs of her personal gut health journey – including the doctors, testing and processes she’s followed to find relief from persistent, frustrating symptoms of IBS, Candida and SIBO over the last 6 years. PLUS she shares her favorite tips and tricks for soothing symptoms related to gut dysfunction. Then Jess and Rye get into an insightful conversation around gut health and functional medicine with Naturopathic Dr Bryant Esquejo, who shares: · Why he decided to become a naturopathic doctor despite originally planning to go the traditional route · The benefits of working with a functional doctor · Testing available for diff types of gut conditions · Type of diet suggested for SIBO as well as for candida · Probiotic suggestions · Hormone / stress / gut connection · Benefits of B12 injections · His favorite podcasts / resources for finding more information on gut health! RESOURCES Patsy Catsos “IBS Free at Last” (Book / blog / recipes) Epicured - Fodmap delivery Monash App (Fodmap app) Probiotic suggestions: Jarrow (refrigerated probiotic) Metagenics “Ultra flora IB” or “Ultra Flora” Probiotic MegasporeBiotic Heal thyself by - Dr. Christian Gonzalez Dr Carrie Jones Dr Jess MD "Empowered autoimmune" "Great Plains" Bentonite Clay Magnesium (calm) FOLLOW & CONNECT WITH Dr Bryant Dr Bryant on Instagram @Dr.Bryant Dr Bryant's website www.drbryantesquejo.com CONNECT WITH US Shoot us an email! Solo2.0podcast@gmail.com Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH

Jessica tells a story about a driver who lost his mind with her. Pop and Elyse tell about their recent trip. Pop had a fun situation with the car rental service. Then Jess closes the podcast out with a devotional on Hebrews 5:1-3. 

Vee reads The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey, a regionally-inspired story set in the Alaskan wilderness of the 1920s and fashioned after the fairy tale The Snow Maiden.Then Jess jumps on and then swiftly off the hype train that is Holly Black’s newest novel, The Queen of Nothing, the last book in The Folk of the Air trilogy about the wicked drama of Faerie. We talk about implementing a decimal rating system on Goodreads (and creating our own Rant Reads service), the best times to read, honest stories, the need for fan fiction, unsatisfying endings, Nick Cage, and Vee tries to redeem herself after failing her Contact challenge last episode. AND we unbox our Christmas book exchange!

Welcome back to Cowboys Weekly by InsideTheStar.com. This week has been chock-full of contracts, contracts, contracts for your Dallas Cowboys. The biggest news is Ezekiel Elliott's holdout coming to a record-setting end, but La'el Collins got in on the action too and there was some movement in the market for Dak Prescott as well. We go over it all. Then Jess and I look ahead to the home opener against the New York Giants in week 1, but there's a lot of side talk and deviation throughout. I guess we're just ready for the game! Apologies for the audio. Sinus and cold issues are hitting us a both this week. Enjoy the game and share the podcast. Thanks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowboysweekly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboysweekly/support

In this week's episode we go over a couple Florida Man stories. That of course leads us into talking about our most recent car accidents. Then Jess and Joel close us out with a devotional on back-to-school season.

Jess Haynie returns this week to join me in a quick NFC East preview of the Washington Redskins in which QBs Smith and Haskins as well as RBs Guice and Peterson take the focus. Then I draw a complete blank on the Redskins offensive line coach and spit out another, much funnier, less competent name; whatever (haha). Blame Windows 10 for sucking up all of my mental energy trying to get this SSD booted up, but I digress. Then Jess and I ask the question: Let's say the Cowboys don't extend or re-sign Dak Prescott, is it even possible to find another in the NFL Draft at least as good as Dak in the next two years? Tune in to find out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cowboysweekly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cowboysweekly/support

Jessica talks about a few different people she would like to put a pox on. Joel talks about a recent couples massage he just had. Then Jess gives a devotional based on the Netflix show Dead To Me.

It's storytime Podcast day!  Dan and Jess talk about Memphis's Birthday, taking her to a Elementary school to talk about Responsible Pet Ownership, and the upcoming Pet Expos that Gone to the Snow Dogs will be attending.  Next, Jess tells the story of Beth the Ghost who lived in the first house that her and Jamie in when they first got married.  Then Jess tells a story of why living in a small town is amazing.  Podcast BreakdownThe day this was recorded was Memphis's birthday!  She turned 6 years old!  Jess talks about her birthday video she filmed, and how it started off a something simple, and became a bit more complex.  For Memphis's birthday she got to go to an elementary school to help teach kids about responsible pet ownership.  The conversation changes to talking about Pet Expos.  Dan wonders if the dogs get convention flu like people do when they attend conventions. There are a few conventions that Gone to the Snow Dogs will be at.  The West Michigan Pet Expo has already passed by the time this episode is uploaded.  Next up is the Canadian Pet Expo in Toronto, Canada from April 19th - 21st, and then there is the long drive across country to Petcon in Los Angeles, California on June 22nd.  So if you are interested in meeting Gone to the Snow Dogs, those are the next few places they will be at.   The topic slowly switches to the personality of the dogs.  We get to learn a little bit of insight on all of the dogs including Shiloh, Oakley, Shelby and Memphis.  Dan had a lot of question about convention life, how the dogs act at conventions, and then he finds out that Shiloh was on a lottery ticket.  So of course more of that story is told.  And then we learn that Shelby was on a vacuum cleaner box for Bissel. 18:33 The Story of Beth The GhostJess is helping to sell a house that her Aunt owns.  The house is haunted by a Ghost name Beth.  Jess tells us the story of Beth the Ghost, that Jess actually met.  You just have to listen.  This story is so crazy!  Let us know in the comments, do you believe in ghosts? 26:50 Country Mouse finds a WayJess lives in a small town (less then 10k population), and she has another story for us today, about why living as a country mouse is such a great thing.  A friend of hers was moving and had scheduled a rental of a U-Haul truck.  What was supposed to be something simple, turns out to be a big fiasco.  The people needed it, and were planning on leaving the next day.  The truck they rented was dropped off at the wrong location, and the location was closed.  Can Jess save the day and find a way to still get the truck for her friends at 5pm on a Sunday night?  Listen and find out!34:04 Time for Listener QuestionsWe got a question from Laura (Leave us a question at https://www.speakpipe.com/CCMousePodcast  ), and she wants to know what Dan and Jess think about doing private things at work.  This leads into a good topic for Jess and Dan to discuss about how they feel about employees doing private things while on the clock.  Such as using your phone, surfing facebook, and other things.  Let us know in the comments below what you think about doing private things at work? Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccmousepodcast/Instagram: https://instagram.com/ccmousepodcastYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ccmousepodcast Send us a Voice Message!https://www.speakpipe.com/CCMousePodcast Show Hosts Info:RFSDanInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/RFSDanYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/RFSDan Jess from Snow Dogs VlogsInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/SnowDogsVlogsYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/SnowDogsVlogs

Things get a little emotional in this 301 episode because we kick off Women's History Month with a tribute to Aubrey's mom, Dorrie, who passed away two years ago. Back in 1999 she wrote a term paper for a theatre class about “the tortured Dane” and argued that, legally, Hamlet could be considered insane. Aubrey reads the paper and we try to contextualize it for 2019. Then Jess gossips about a production of ‘The Changeling' she recently saw and we unpack the ethical (ir)responsibility of portraying sexual violence on stage. We also reveal the first match up of our Final Four in the #DickBracket competition. It's a journey, y'all, and we hope you go on it with us.

This week's show we hear tales from two people that have been roofied. 1st, Mike talks about his strange and insane journey of three friends who all got roofied on the same night. THEN Jess is back to talk about the thing that people often question when they leave an unattended beverage, "Did someone do something to my drink?"  Find Straw Hut Media at https://strawhutmedia.com/ or on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/strawhutmedia/. Follow Jesse on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/stiffed_pod/ And Twitter! https://twitter.com/there_pod Plus, check out the show page! https://strawhutmedia.com/stiffed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lords are back from Origins and the gang discusses about how great gaming conventions are. Then Jess talks about her Shadowrun Games at Origins. We take a question from a listener regarding collecting information from about and knowing everything your players can do. Then we round out the episode with a discussion about giving experience to your players.

This week's show is jammed full of goodies. I explore the topic of Authenticity, then talk with guest author and self-marketing guru Jess Keating about Platform Development (what even IS that?!?), social media best practices, how to buddy up to librarians and booksellers, how to add value for educators, and so much more. Then Jess regales us with some wild animal facts (both the animals AND the facts are wild!), and we get into talking about Jess's new book SHARK LADY, as well as a handful of Non-Jess nonfiction picture books. Plus, as always, we talk about what we are currently obsessed with - in this case, a grownup book, and a hashtag! 

Bryan Hatt hits the stage and lights it on fire with jokes about dating out of his league. Then Jess and DeAnne sit down with professional matchmaker, Sofi Papamarko (Friend of a Friend Matchmaking) to talk about the whole concept of leagues. Is it bullshit? Find out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Asaf Gerchak brings the heat with a hilarious set that makes everyone realize how disappointed futurists of the past would be with present day humans. Then Jess and DeAnne sit down long distance at their computers in different cities with real life, present day futurist, Trevor Haldenby (The Mission Business) to better understand, like, what futurists even are. Trippiest ep of the season, dudes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 36 is an absolute joy. Jessica Jardine is in The Weight Room, you know her as a writer for Papermag, Buzzfeed and a co-host for the hilarious podcast Kar Dishin' It. The Dumbbells talk to her about the Kardashians and their connection to fitness. Then Jess tells the 'Bells about her experiences growing up in Northern California with a family that didn't exercise OR CAMP! The group talks about all her different identities growing up and where she is now. Everyone "weighs in" on a bride-to-be's question about fitting in her wedding dress. Last, the recent coconut oil debate is addressed. "Light Weight Baby!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don't forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com

This episode, we speak with two women about how they're addressing inequality in the food spaces they occupy. First, Bryan speaks with the Director of the Black Creek Community Farm- Toronto's largest urban farm- and finds out how this urban agriculture project is making the most of their seven acres, by creating meaningful programming for the community surrounding Jane & Finch. Then Jess makes her way to the east end of Toronto to learn about Third Wave Coffee, how the professionalization of the industry is threatening to leave some of its workers out of the progress, and how one woman hopes to facilitate a shift in thinking that would include a wider array of voices.