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This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has quite a fantastic story. The Norway spruce was donated from Earl Albert’s yard to honor his late wife Leslie. AND A man paralyzed at 17 while snowboarding has found true love and a wonderful life. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/man-paralyzed-at-17.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

**8. Challenge Accepted (GetYeDone.com) (Communication, Maths, SCIENCE, Adulting, Organizeering, Fancypantsamancy, Procrastination Select the skill that you used to complete the task, via a dropdown menu. (Optional) Select the attribute that helped you complete the task. Assign a difficulty to the quest. (Optional) Select the quest that the task belongs to, if you have not already done so.-web app only -level up pop up can't close manually. have to wait 7. Lvl Up Life - choose from a default list of tasks or customize your own. Choose which skills they apply xp to and how much (low, med, or hi)6. Task Hammer5. Epic Win4. Do it Now - RPG To Do List3. SuperBetterTask Heroics is the website though, mismatch of branding Lazyeus, the god of laziness and apathy. To do this, we need to get the 8 keys unlock the gates to Taskhalla. To get these keys, you're going to need to know how to track your tasks-Courses (Learn How to Draw, learn guitar, rank up in Rocket League (no search function)-Clan: upgrade buildings. No skill treecomplete certain tasks within a time frame. choose boss attack rate. won't attack during sleep. can pause battle. choose parry task to block attacks1. Habitica (formerly HabitRPG)-You lose a Level, some Gold, and a piece of EquipmentGuild: in public, searchable, Gem rewards for costumes( group cost $9/month + $3 for each member)Honorable Mentions Forest App-detailed stats BountyTasker-fight monstersLifeRPG by Jayvant Javier Pujara - basically a clone alternative to Do It Now RPG Task ListLifeRPG by Eiko Solutions-add negative or positive habitIntro song is a PARODY version of Amie by Pure Prairie. No copyright infringement intended. “Lazy, Lazy, Lazy” voice by Dave Ramsey from his review of my show on the [Podcast Rodeo Show](http://www.podcastrodeoshow.com/?s=procrastin8r Random Event Damien the Demon is back and this time he's a bit concerned about some of the areas in the US banning trick or treating. SPONSOR: Video Games Pay My Bills The best way to add gamification to your life and productivity is to make money actually gaming. Grab your copy of the Free E-Book Self-Employed Gamer – 10 Days to Make Money Gaming at www.Procrastin8r.com/VGPMB** choose race: barbarian, cloudling, dwarf, orc, dragon, ghoul, elf, ice giant, unicorn, robot class: warrior, mage, culinarian, pirate, scientist, warrior, wordsmith choose alliance I'm the Lovable Scoundrel Pirate Dragon. Just cosmetic. no repeat tasks, each is entered manually community news feed of everyone's achievements and high scores very basic but easy to use competitive but no cooperative multiplayer only available as an APK on Android. Not on Play Store. Won't be updated. stock image characters different skills: Strength, Vitality, Intelligence, Perserverence choose importance (amount of xp), when, attribute repeat tasks only leveling up, no taking damage or failing no account necessary single player $1.99 on iOS and FREE on Android. Avatars (Dwaf, Treeman, Skeleton, Warrior Princess) “This quest is a feat of: Strength, Stamina, Intellect, Social, Spirit rate its Epicness by dragging the size of a badge repeat quests view completed tasks by date view “The Progress” Flask of SOured Cat's Milk and Paperclip of Holding all cosmetic no tags or search No account at all. Must back up data manually. no gear, guilds, Android only minimalist art style but LOTS of features if we're building a statue, this is the raw clay Skills (specific talent or craft Cooking, Math, Music, Programming) and Characteristics (broad categories Strength, Art, Charisma, Dexterity, Health, Intelligence, Perception, Willpower, Workmanship, DND Abilities basically) detailed customization of tasks. Choose difficulty, importance, fear, and gp reward). XP amount is auto calculated based on your input Group check list and subtasks (eg. posting a podcast also completes my task of writing show notes and editing the audio. writing a paper involves researching and citation) Customize your own Achievements. Choose the unlock condition (number of tasks complete, skill level reached, or characteristic reach) Auto fail and auto skip Generate habit over x amount of days then it will turn off the task In-depth insight stats and charts. Look at each skill or chracteristic, see each task done that contributed to its xp. Time graphs and NOT for everyone, no damage for negative habits or behaviors no account necessary, but optional in case you want ot back up data build “resilience”: Physical, Mental, Spirit, Social watch videos with Jane McGonigal (or read transcript) snapping fingers ,waving hands above head, looking up cute puppy videos, shake someone's hand for 6 seconds choose starting point: depression, anxiety, will power, losing weight, lowering stress, eating helathier, chronic pain, or just start Power Pack: pre-designed set of quests, powerups and “bad guys” Design Your Own Adventure (can choose Pack any time though) Power-up is something quick and easy you can do to feel better or get stronger. Quests = good behavior or task complete. Bad Guys = avoiding bad behavior Bad Guy battle: Win, Fail, or Vanquish and choose difficulty your stats can go DOWN. It shows your Peak Allies, add friends from Facebook or e-mail Achievements (no list within app, so they seem random) corporate approved interface 2. Task Hero IN BETA world map pin to top tasks Choose class: Warrior, Medic, Rogue. Skill tree (damage boosters, healing, Mana regeneration). You can change and respec Guild: Discussion forums Party: travel with you on your quest. XP, loot, and DAMAGE share Your own castle you can upgrade for health and damage boosts. No skill tree. Lists a combination of notes, to dos, and habits. Very conveienent. Wish this was more thematic though challenges. track productivity over time and compete BOSS BATTLES: come across random players on your travels. help or hurt No equipment upgrade for more features (Work mode, unlimited lists, gain abilities faster one stpe no matter how hard the task is. you can't assign it more difficulty or weight custom avatar habits, dailies, to-do lose health for bad habits. Drink potion or level up to heal in-game equipment rewards that give stat boosts (armor, main-hand, off-hand, EYEwear, necklace, cape, no legs?? separate costume (cosmetic gear) and equipment (stat gear) tab Pets, Mounts Party: create challenges, go on quests to kill monsters together. Cooperative multiplayer. Groups good for Master Class. Verify complete task. Exclusiv eitems and mounts shop: Seasonal 4 skills: Strength, Inteliggence, Constitution, Perspective classes not unlocked until level 10. Until then, you're stuck with warrior. Level up get class specified skills, no tree though, just unlock it at a certain level create or complete public challenges w/o a guild keep you focused. cure phone addiction plant trees that grow unlock new plant species and ambient sounds $1.99 for premium version (one time, not monthly) coins spent to grow real trees compete with friends white list apps iOS only! tasks = xp. you can tag tasks unlock new characters find loot and gear pixel art no custom skills single player minimalist art, customize quests, items skills, etc. NO presets. Everything must be entered adn created manually sort of like Habitica Lite gain/lose xp and money cannot choose difficulty/impact buy equipment that increase xp or money gain (5 slots: weapon, armor, shield, helmet, accessory)

This episode of the Green Side Up podcast features Tom from Sherwood Tree Service as a guest. Tom discusses how he got started in the tree industry after moving to the US from England over 20 years ago. He talks about his experience owning and operating Sherwood Tree Service in Tampa, and the transition he has made towards focusing more on palm tree treatment and care. Tom also shares stories about building relationships and trust with other tree companies in the area. Jordan and Jason appreciate Tom's genuine and generous approach to the industry.   Facebook: Sherwood Tree Service www.sherwoodtreeservice.com Instagram- @sherwood_tree_service   greensideuppodcast@gmail.com   https://www.instagram.com/greensideuppodcast/   https://www.instagram.com/skyfroglandscape/   www.skyfroglandscape.com   www.indepenttreeservice.com   Podcast Produced by Mr. Producer - https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/      

We ask Jacob for a take on the NBA Playoffs, the return of Ryan Kalkbrenner to Creighton, what did "Tree Man" have to say about his fifth and final year for the Bluejays, the impact of NIL on college sports, and more.

Yesterday, on Twitter, the "Tree Man" Ryan Kalkbrenner announced his return to the Bluejays. What does it mean for Creighton? How high can Kalk climb among the all-time greats at the school?

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In this episode we discuss being in love with Ty Pennington even though he probs stinks weird, learning about "Tree Man" aka the first time Maddy ever felt empathy, liking our cream eggs soft boiled, hating the name "Amy Wynn",  all the "comedy" no one asked for, Sesame Street Bluenotes t-shirts as the original band tee, the hidden goofs and gags amidst the sped up scenes, the era of green & white checkered decor, those horrifying life-size toddler dolls that cry in the corner, coffee table centrepieces made with sand & potpourri & gems, when ad execs discovered that sex sells, using slip covers as a design crutch, the drama of painting the furniture, public access internet ATM's, giving a room a "spicy Asian theme" (yikes), and SO MUCH MORE!!!

Midnight Madness Radio Episode 262 with Revenant, Smash Into Pieces, Storage 24, Gypsy's Kiss, Mary Gantley, Todays Forecast, Radio Aftermath, Torrential Rain, Treeman, ABADDON´S END, BLACKTOP MOJO, The Deathtones, NIGHTBLAZE, ZO2, LASTWORLD, and This House We Built.

NFHC Studios Presents: THE FUN TIME BOYS PODCAST!!!   We discuss all the things every week.   Failed to get the F out of the show but Jay is back and is suddenly no longer Itailan, Chinese New Year, Chinese New us, Valentines Day Curmudgeons, New Website, Not Saying It, New insults hits too hard, Dylan gets a Cop Haircut and becomes corrupt, Mouth Stuff, Interview Trilogy Incoming, Jay broke his face, New Accents, Going to Ireland, Foot Fetishes the wrong way, Tree loads are just for Pancakes, Treeman, Injecting Dude Sauce into your arms, Furries continue to be a problem, 100 Hall in High School was for Math and the Slows, and more!!!!!!   Segments: - "Gamerwords" - "Gamertag of the Week" VOTE HERE: https://strawpoll.com/PKgl3R8LEnp - "News Headline Fandango" - "Look at This!"   Vote for Fennec to be the Inked Cover https://cover.inkedmag.com/2024/gaby-guerrero    Visit us at http://funtimeboys.com/ - www.NFHCPodcast.com for everything NFHC Studios Support the show by subscribing to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/NFHCPodcast Leave us a voicemail anytime at 480-788-7330 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/yapnr7cf Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ybpo59va Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/y7va3h9a Join the NFHC Discord! https://discord.gg/xrxhQTP Matt's Twitch Streams Weekly: https://www.twitch.tv/GrimwolfePrime

Connor defends the effort from the Bluejays in another road loss. The audience asks if the “Tree Man” is any good, Producer Josh and Connor discuss whether you view Creighton's tournament chances differently after this stretch of play?

Well a little late for the holidays but this year we decided to pick a holiday themed documentary and that turned out to be Tree Man. Hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threedudespod/message

Having just come out of a Zoom call with my community on the Netflix movie, “Leave Then World Behind,” I got inspired to read the beginning of the novel the film is based upon, and there was an uncanny and clear difference in the two. Can you spot it? Let me know!

Fred Breglia, executive director of the Landis Arboretum, located in Esperance, NY. He rejoins Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley with a continuation of a discussion on Old Growth Forests. In addition to being known as the “Tree Man”, he has also been called the “Lord of the Rings”. In this episode, we learn about the characteristics of old growth forests. They tend to have trees that are large including standing ones, snags, as well as large fallen/dead ones. ‘Ugly' trees with scars show their ability to survive despite damage from wind, lightning, insects and other injuries incurred over long periods of time. There may be openings in the canopy that are created when older trees die. This results in sunlight hitting the forest floor encourage new growth that creates diversity in tree species and size of trees. When a tree blows over, the roots that are torn from the ground create pits and the fallen trunk/branches form mounds nearby, encouraging nutrients to return to the soil. Nature is constantly changing the forest. Disturbances force a shift in the in the dominant species found within a forest. The life span of an oak can reach 500 years but there are some white cedar trees that are over 1000 years old. The age of a tree can be ascertained by coring which entails twisting a borer (which is a cross between a drill and a screw) into a tree. As the tip of the borer is hollow, it screws in around a pencil-sized section of tree. By counting the rings, the trees age can be determined as well as its growth rate over time. Comparing the ring lengths to weather records, scientists can learn how changes in climate affect how trees grown. Counting rings of fallen tree limbs can also support or confirm the age of the main trunk. Thus, we can think of trees in a forest as a growing library of information where there are many things to learn! Like trees in a forest, take the time to stand tall, be proud, and enjoy the view as you listen to this episode. Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas Guest: Fred Breglia Photo by: Teresa Golden Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski Resources

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Do you “talk tree”?Have you ever wondered how old the beautiful trees in your woodlands or in New York State forests are? Then this episode is for you. Fred Breglia joins Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley in a multi-faceted discussion about Old Growth Forests. Fred is the executive director of Landis Arboretum located in Esperance, N.Y. Lan­dis is an arbore­tum and pub­lic gar­den incor­po­rat­ing 300 acres and 10 miles of hiking trails in Schoharie and Mont­gomery coun­ties in New York State. The grounds are open from dawn to dusk every day. Fred is also an award-winning certified arborist with decades of experience in the green industry. He is also a frequent speaker and educator. Capital District residents may know him as the “Tree Man,” a regular guest on WAMC's Vox Pop Radio Show. An old-growth forest (also known as a primary forest, virgin forest, or mature forest) is one that has attained great age without significant disturbance, and thus exhibits unique ecological features, and might be classified as a climax community. There are a small number of old-growth forests in New York state, whose assemblage of trees have co-evolved to a majestic state of maturity with a biological complexity of soils, habitat,s and species. Old-growth forests have a great capacity to improve air and water quality, sequester carbon, and help mitigate climate change. However, fewer than one percent of our original forests remain in the eastern United States. The oldest trees are not necessarily the largest ones. They are ones that have successfully used their available resources efficiently. Did you know that the oldest white pine in New York State is 470 years old? There's a lot more to learn in this episode. Enjoy! Hosts:Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas Guest:Fred Breglia Photo by: Teresa Golden Production Support:Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski

This week we have a world famous musician, Mr. Chuck Leavell. While he's been the keyboardist for The Rolling Stones for 40 years and now the musical director, he was also with the Allman Brothers in their heydays in the 70's. There are too many more musical accolades to list.  You may be wondering why we had him as a guest? Let us tell you – Chuck has a diverse chunk of land in central Georgia that he manages for wildlife, but he is also a vocal advocate for trees and sustainable forestry and has also authored several books on the subject. He has received numerous related awards including the National Tree Farmer of the year, and believe us, he is well versed when discussing the importance of trees and their management.  It has been Dudley's goal to have him on after watching the numerous PBS shows and the documentary “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man.” It's refreshing. Listen, Learn and Enjoy!Show Notes: (1) Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man -  chuckleavellthetreeman.com Support the showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers YouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/ Subscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branch Have a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

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In this weeks episode we are joined by Ben Lamb The TreeMn and his wife Tina. Ben talks with us about growing up with 14 Brothers and Sisters and being raised similarly to how the Amish live. Ben talks about his Tree Service and how he got started in the business. Others topics include Marketing, Hiring workers, Storm and Emergency clean up, insurance, price gouging, bush trimming, nipple rip, one nip Nick, Coopers Craft bourbon, Jump In Me Pocket Book, Flesh Tunnel Record, Laundry Fairy, Outback Jack, naked Australian man, and would you rather. We may have went a little heavy on the bourbon for this one. Hope you enjoy. #treeman #treeservice #marketing #cooperscraft #wouldyourather #podcast #jumpinmepocket --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jimp/message

Have you ever wondered just how big or old trees can get? Find out from Fred "The Tree Man" Breglia, who found the biggest tree documented in New York State and many smaller "species champions." Fred, director of Landis Arboretum, explains his love of trees, gives tips on estimating a tree's height, talks about the oldest trees (fossilized, in millions of years, and living, in thousands of years) in the state, and shares information on Landis Arboretum. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Black Ice, Sibling Threesomes, Pay to watch, Cranberries, Top 4 condiments, Homeless, Treeman, Relish, DOCTOR JOS, Asian Eye issues, Plays, Choir, Feminine Fathers, Girls vs Boys, Javi smuggles, First posters, What cartoons would you be? Walking in to parents doing stuff, Bass Trucks, and whole lotta fun with the crew Pre Thanksgiving!

Chuck Leavell, The Tree Man, and Tom Cox, owner of Cox Arboretum in Canton, Ga

The Anxious Leaf – told by Tiernan Douieb . This story thoughtfully written over 150 years ago and told very beautifully by Tiernan Douieb, can be helpful for children who are dealing with loss. It's only five minutes long, so grown ups, if you're not sure if it's right for your children, then do have a quick listen first. A little leaf becomes anxious when it sees its siblings being blown to the ground. But eventually it chooses to join the other leaves swirling down in a colourful dance, and finds comfort in the cycles of life. The Apple Tree Man – told by Kim. Can trees be friends and help us? In this old English story, two brothers live on a farm. There's talk of hidden treasure somewhere on the land, but the saying goes that only the farm animals know where it is. Rumour has it that the animals will reveal the spot on Christmas Eve. But will it be too late? Listen to Kim telling this story to find out.

Bottle trees are more about attitude than gardening. You do not even have to have a garden to place a bottle tree in your yard. Felder has compiled just about everything he has seen and heard about bottle trees into one location: https://felderrushing.blog/bottle-trees/. Between answering questions about stink bugs and scorched plants he talks about bottle trees and how they bring a touch of "glass" to any space. Let's get dirty! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stories, experiences, ideas, cats meowing, the whole shibang!  No fantasy talk in this episode I'm afraid, but if you listen to the whole thing you might learn a thing or too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cider has a long history, especially here in Britain. When the Romans arrived in Britain, they discovered the locals drinking a beverage made from apples. It wasn't quite cider yet, and no one knows how long this drink existed prior to this point.  But how does cider appear in folklore? We'll learn a fairy legend, how the custom of wassailing works, and who the Apple Tree Man was in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore. Find the images, videos and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/cider-folklore/ Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Enjoyed this episode and want to show your appreciation? Buy Icy a coffee to say 'thanks' at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell on his passion for the environment, his personal connection to forestry, and his new documentary “The Tree Man.”

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Hello to those out there in The Wastelands of the Modernity. Today was Apple Day, we spoke of Johnny Appleseed, his myths and legends as well as his place in our collective mythic landscape, we spoke of harvest and spirits, The Apple Tree Man and the Pioneers, Of Michaelmas and Mabon. Of Cider, Crabapples, Orchards and Permaculture. So grab your Applejack, nibble on your Apple Cider Donut and celebrate the harvest and coming of the Wild Hunt as the crisp autumn air reinvigorates you. You can follow more of our content or directly support us by following this link: https://linktr.ee/The_Wylder_Folk

Here's my cringe fucking weekend. It's been a week and I am still cringing so hard. Can never face Treeman again. Never allow me to drink with him again, EVER. I will be buckwild and not hold back because for some odd reason my brain is like, yea dude let down all your walls it's fine, you're fine. APPARENTLY NOT. MY GOD. I am an embarrassment to the world. Check out my sponsors below! Detour Sunglasses Get some wicked sunnies and goggles! MIKAYLASWORLD20 for 20% off! https://www.detoursunglasses.com/?rfsn=5414205.9825f6 Save yourself some money and get some sick clothes! MIKAYLA20 for 20% off your order www.hhourapparel.com/?aff=771 PARKLAND PIZZA *YUM* https://www.facebook.com/Parkland-Pizza-103149201439825 Hit me up on the socials instagram @theworldofmikayla www.instagram.com/theworldofmikayla/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mikaylasworld Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe6Ghx_dtWE2r07oj23xt3Q/featured --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mikaylasworld/message

This episode we are blessed to speak with my friend Blair as we talk about Girl Code. Blair and I have become fast friends through our mutual connections. We are so lucky to have her on. I was so stoked when she said that she would come on the podcast. Yes, we go off topic, as usual, but it is a riot. Listen to use talk about our experiences with other women as we try to enact girl code. We also talk about everyones favourite person, Tree Man. Naturally we get to the nitty gritty and expose ourselves for who we truly are. We are currently working on a series for you and will be releasing a handful of episodes together. I am so lucky to have her work with me on this. Make sure to check out our new sponsors! Check out our sponsors below! Hour Apparel Save yourself some money and get some sick clothes! MIKAYLA20 for 20% off your order www.hhourapparel.com/?aff=771 Detour Sunglasses Get some wicked sunnies and goggles! MIKAYLASWORLD20 for 20% off! https://www.detoursunglasses.com/?rfsn=5414205.9825f6 Hit me up on the socials Instagram @theworldofmikayla             www.instagram.com/theworldofmikayla/ @mickers101            www.instagram.com/mickers101/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mikaylasworld --- 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/mikaylasworld/message

Welcome to season two, everyone! After an introduction to the new format for 2021, this episode goes over my main New Year's Resolution--a commitment to health---my thoughts on the situation in the U.S. (aka the "Storming of the Capitol" and the "Night of the Short Fingers," which is the name writer Cory Doctorow gave the ensuing social media crackdown/content moderation), the astrology of these events, and last, some personal health tips---unplug and get outside and absorb Nature! That advice might sound familiar to those of you who have read or heard my novel, "The Teacher and the Tree Man." You can buy the e-book on that link or listen to it for free via podcast. There are two ways, either wade through the content of each of the first 40 episodes of season one of this podcast and listen to two chapters per episode or get only the book on the "The Teacher and the Tree Man" podcast. The first 20 chapters are up on it and I'll finish posting the rest soon! Last, I reference the excellent Fun Astrology podcast and its recent episode which goes into more depth on the astrology of these times. Great show, so check it out. Okay, enjoy the show!

Call it a Christmas present, call it a "we-made-it-through-this crazy-fucking-year-of-2020" present, whatever you prefer, but this is a (long) short story from yours truly called "The Synchronicity Factory." It's a magical tale with nonsensical asides, trips into speculation about the nature of reality and how the concept of synchronicity may represent that we live in a world that is much more interconnected than our modern worldview recognizes. Like "The Teacher and the Tree Man," it seems to have two protagonists with interweaving stories but to make this one work, we must visit not only places as far-flung as Roswell, New Mexico, Washington, D.C. and Takasaki, Japan but we must leave this 3D world and enter the AfterWorlds where our protagonists, umm, what, reside? Well, come along and find out the answer to that, and many other questions, the most important of which is: can our heroes save the Synchronicity Factory?

This is a broad overview of some thoughts "Utopia Avenue," a novel by my favorite contemporary author, David Mitchell, which was just released in mid-July 2020. The episode covers some of the basics of the book and then goes into some personal reflections on a few of the themes of the novel, including my mental health issues and struggles with addiction as well as some pondering about the role past lives may play in creating the challenges in our current lives. A note: If you are interested in hearing my novel, "The Teacher and the Tree Man," click on this link and you can check out a new podcast where it's just me reading the book with none of the frills as you got with the first 40 episodes of the B&P Realm. Or you can always buy the e-book copy here!

That's right, folks. This is it! The last episode of this podcast! The purpose of the B&P Realm was to read my novel and to practice the art of podcasting. Well, this episode the novel, "The Teacher and the Tree Man," concludes. And by concludes, I mean not only the final two chapters and the epilogue but the acknowledgments and the About the Author page, too. Before that, in the intro, in light of current events in the U.S., I tell some tales about my run-ins with the police and authority figures, both good and bad, and why I am hoping that 2020 is the year we finally make some needed changes to our two-tiered legal system. Then, after I tell you about upcoming projects, including new podcasts, a brief song, one of the most celebratory tunes ever, and the book. Thanks again for coming along for the ride and I hope you'll join me as Mercury Media launches in June 2020 and beyond!

Yes, this episode is about the fuzz. Events over the past week in the United States after the murder of George Lloyd by a thug police officer and his three partners have compelled me to dive into many difficult, important conversations around the topic of how a society should police itself because the way it's being done in our world, whether out on the streets of America or Hong Kong, or on-line just ain't working. The episode starts with me reading an article from the Washington Post about just how the police forces across the United States have become so militarized. Next, I try something new. I use two posts from Facebook conversations I had this morning. The first starts with me sharing from a friend who participated in a peaceful protest in Indiana only to have the police turn violent. And this leads to how discussing this topic caused a Facebook friend to de-friend me, which leads to a final discussion about how we are going to work out policing our behavior on social media platforms. And then, last, two chapters of "The Teacher and the Tree Man," where the police also play a role. This week it's chapters 17 and 18 of book 4 which means this is the penultimate episode of this podcast. Enjoy!

Today's episode is on one of my favorite topics: The Near-Death Experience (NDE). After an intro, I share an NDE from a friend, and then a clip from hypnotherapist Dolores Cannon about the Life Review. Then, you get a chapter from the book The Purpose of Life, As revealed by near-death experiences around the world, which talks about how we can live in the face of concerns about a future that appears bleak. Then, I set-up a poem written by a dear friend, titled "Heaven" before a musical break, where we hear Phish's "Beneath a Sea of Stars, Pt. 1," which beautifully captures the vibe that I've felt from reading NDEs for 20 years. After the song, we return to the book for an NDE about the future which I think may surprise you and give you hope. And as always, we end with two very hefty chapters of "The Teacher and the Tree Man," chapters 15 and 16 from book 4.

So much trouble in the world, how can one not be pissed about it all? Such are the questions Silvanus Douglas ponders in chapters 13 and 14 of book 4 of "The Teacher of the Tree Man" at the end of this episode, and such are the questions I ponder in this episode. The first clip is some frustration from yours truly inspired by a rant by KMO at the end of a recent episode of the C-Realm Podcast where we both tell you why we should be angry at our heartless System. Then, we get to chill out with a short blog post I wrote about how our need, my need, to listen and be heard is important to help quell this anger. And last, a discussion triggered by an Inspired Evolution podcast interview with Charles Eisenstein where I focus on how our economic system plays such a strong role in causing some of our psychological issues and creates an unnatural animosity between us. And folks, consider hitting me up with some feedback on Facebook or Twitter!

How did I get here? How did we get here? And where the F am I going? Where are we going? These are the questions this episode of the podcast ponders as we take the metaphor that humanity is having a mid-life crisis and can either turn inward to develop further or make the mistake of continuing to project outwards. I read an essay I wrote and set it up with a clip from the late, great Alan Watts, as well as referencing an excellent article by Dutch economist and futurist Rutger Bregman. And last, chapters 11 and 12 from book 4 of "The Teacher and the Tree Man." Last, consider supporting my work on my Patreon page!

We're back with another episode focusing on bullshit because, well, we are talking about American politics here. In particular, Russiagate. This episode uses two pieces of media for its focus, both featuring the indomitable rabble-rousing journalist with a ton of integrity, Matt Taibbi. First, you will hear the voice of Aaron Mate, who is also an excellent journalist, as he appears on Taibbi and Katie Halper's wonderful Useful Idiots podcast, as they discuss one of the many aspects of Russiagate that is just so laughable. In this case, Russian troll farms and memes of Jesus consoling a boy about yanking the willie too much. Then, after some of my reflections on that, we turn a bit more serious as I read Taibbi's recent piece for his Substack blog. Now, I've put the link in here, hoping that you may be able to read this one, but also hoping that if you liked it, you'd consider subscribing to it for $5 a month as I do. Then, we go back to that podcast, this time on the scary global implications of focusing on Russiagate and not on the real relationship Trump has with Putin, which could get us all into trouble. After that, I talk about why I focus on the lack of integrity in the media and end with an anecdote about how cheap-ass media owners are from my own brief career as a newspaperman. And last, as always, two chapters, in this case, chapters 9 and 10 from book 4, of my novel, "The Teacher and the Tree Man," which, as you'll hear is still on sale for the low price of $5 but not for much longer. So what are you waiting for, enjoy the podcast and as you do, buy the book already!

Today's episode is brought to you by me going outside. That's right, this episode which focuses on environmentalism, the controversy over the Michael Moore-produced “Planet of the Humans”, and the need for our culture to move past its divisiveness, well, it was all recorded from the Great Outdoors. Not only do I touch on that movie, but I also reference an excellent episode of The C-Realm Podcast, whose name is what the B&P Realm was inspired by, as well as the book “Climate: A New Story” by Charles Eisenstein and a series of blog posts I wrote about climate change in fall 2018. And of course, you get two more chapters from my 2015 “The Teacher and the Tree Man.” Oh, and in the middle of all that goodness, another edition of “The Downside of...” It's another instant classic … indeed!

On today's episode, you'll hear a psychedelic-inspired essay where I ponder the deeper questions facing humanity today while at a Phish concert. Then, we lighten the mood with some comedy improv. That's right, it's "The Upside of Jeff Bezos." And last, as always, two more chapters from my 2015 novel, "The Teacher and the Tree Man."

This episode focuses on the dangers of increasing censorship in the COVID-19 era, why I believe this is happening and what I think the solution is. We get clips from the Astrology Hub Podcast and the Useful Idiots Podcast where Matt Taibbi references a piece he wrote about a recent article in the Atlantic arguing that China actually has handled Internet freedom correctly and the West should learn from them. Oh, brother! And to close out, as always, two chapters from "The Teacher and the Tree Man." Today, it's book 4, chapters 3 and 4. Enjoy!

Today we ponder the importance of staying human when it seems we are becoming ever more disconnected from Nature and how some of us seem to like it that way. This episode was inspired by a talk on a recent favorite podcast, the Astrology Hub Podcast, and this particular episode but before you get to the main rap, I borrow from another episode from that excellent podcast to offer some very interesting etymology of the word "disaster" and how it ties into our disconnection from Nature as well as a reference to the book, "A Paradise Built in Hell." The big news of the week is you can now support this podcast and my work over on my page at Patreon. And last, two more chapters from my novel, "The Teacher and the Tree Man." We are onto book 4, only 20 chapters to go. If you haven't been listening you can go back to episode 1 and catch up!

Today's episode is on the topic of loss. We've all lost things during the past few months, I think. So I talk about the things I've lost and how I've dealt with that. After that, we get to hear a live version of the song "Friend" by Ghosts of the Forest, along with a reference to an interview that guitarist and songwriter Trey Anastasio did, and then a poem I will be publishing on my Medium blog about something I hope we can lose, which is our addiction to the game of Scapegoat Sweepstakes. And then, as always, two more chapters of "The Teacher and the Tree Man." This week we get the final two chapters of book 3, which means we've only one book, or 20 chapters to go. These are important chapters this week, so don't miss it!

This is a jam-packed episode focusing on the Uranian themes of finding liberation through revolution, where I dive into a comparison between two classic Los Angeles rock bands, Guns N Roses and The Doors, and their revolutionary influence on the music industry and American culture and then a bike ride ramble where I argue that the revolution must be guided by love, not anger. I cover everything from the astrology of Uranus, drug addiction, MBTI personality theory, Strauss-Howe Generational Theory, "Planet of the Humans," a new documentary produced by Michael Moore that's making waves, how to politely but firmly ask people to move out of the way on a bike path and so much more! If ever there was an episode that proves that the B and P Realm is as eclectic as podcasts get, this is the one!

It's a fictional focused freakout about freedom on this week's episode! First, a short intro talking about how once, again, the chapters of this week's reading of "The Teacher and the Tree Man," (book 3, chapters 15 and 16), have tied into current events where people are questioning the nature of freedom as we navigate the stormy seas of the Coronavirus 19 crisis. But before that, a special treat: my short story, "The Belle Valley (Authoritarian) Fire Brigade," which is a dystopian satire set somewhere approximately in the future. And last, a song about freedom from the late, great George Michael as well as a brief quote and my response to it from the super-insightful comedian Jessa Reed and the most recent episode of her "Soberish" podcast.

WV Tree Man and Toilet Injuries

Merry Christmas everyone!  Welcome to part one of our Holiday Spectacular, or something like that.  Today, we are joined by both the directors, Brad Rothschild and Jon Reiner,  and  Francois, the star of "Tree Man", a fantastic documentary detailing the life of a Christmas tree salesman in New York City.  Tree Man is a very interesting, unique, and fun film that can be seen on Netflix today.  Hear all about how the film was made, the life of Francois, and the sotry of the production of "Tree Man. "   We also talk Christmas Spirit, Star Wars, and awful Christmas presents.  Make sure to tune in to part 2 tomorrow!   Continue to follow, share, comment, and listen!   FB-Verbal Shenanigans IG-Verbalshenanigans Twitter-VScomedy