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I can't tell you how many conversations I've had with people about NMX 2015. Nearly every conversation I have about it includes someone declaring, “That was the best event ever!” Why? Surround yourself with a group of friends that will encourage you, stick with you, help you see your blind spots, and give you that necessary encouragement on those hardest of days. Otherwise, you might give up when all your dreams are just outside your grasp accessible via a path you've just not yet seen. The post 646- The Year of Breakthrough appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Marriage is not easy. Adding kids into the mix makes it even more challenging. It's not surprising that between two-thirds and one-half of all marriages in the US end in divorce. This week Kari and I will celebrate 26 years of marriage and we are as happy and as solidly connected as we've ever been. Here are what I believe are five key ingredients to a successful marriage, plus a bonus ingredient. The post 645- Ingredients of a Happy Marriage appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Subject 9 is a pivotal episode of Fringe marking Peter's return to the timeline… sort of. We are joined once again this week by the awesome Anna (not Torv) and our discussions touch upon some of the new developments about this timeline revealed in this episode such as different relationships between characters like Olivia and Nina and Walter and Nina (or Viper as you prefer), and we also discuss the incredible performance by the late Chadwick Boseman. The post S4E4 Subject 9 appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
The word gospel simply means good news. For many of us when we hear the word gospel we think of good news that Jesus came and died to pay the penalty for our sin and provide a way to reconcile us with God. That is indeed good news! That is gospel. We often hear gospel messages about Jesus, but we don't often hear about the gospel message that Jesus himself preached. Is it possible that we've missed the real message of Jesus? The post 644- Kingdoms in Conflict appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
When the lines are blurred between the animate and inanimate, suspenseful and thrilling things happen within the sandbox of the Twilight Zone. This month we explore "The After Hours" and "The New Exhibit" which present stories with characters whose reality isn't what it seems, leading to shocking revelations about their true nature. The post Come to Life appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Small moments can become unknown investments which make ripples decades for decades. Don't underestimate the impact a small moment can have on someone's life. Be engaged and authentic. Make the time count. Take time to let someone know when they've impacted your life in a positive way. Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. The post 643- Ten Hours Maximum appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Although we are discussing the Fringe episode “Alone in the World” this week on the podcast, we are not actually alone because we are joined by Hannah, our resident fungus expert! We talk about what we love about this episode and its themes but also express some disappointment over never seeing Aaron again despite the powerful bond that he forms with Walter. The post S4E3 Alone in the World appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
There are two women who still inspire me today. They remind me that no matter where you are in life, no matter your financial situation, no matter what difficulty you're going through or mountain you're on top of, you are never too good to treat someone with respect and even offer them something extra to brighten their day, and you're never too poor to be able to find someone who needs help more than you do. The post 642- It’s Better to Give appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
In 2019, my daughter and I attended San Diego Comic Con together. It was a week of highs and lows as she got to drive a boat for the first time, a memory she still talks about often. Cons are a great place to take your kids and create great memories. When I talk about the benefits of going to cons, I'm not just talking about comic-cons. The con in comic-con is short for convention, but there's another word that is often used for these things too. It's the word conference. I found taking my kids to those was great too. The post 641- The Pros of Cons appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
We are joined by frequent feedback contributor ShelkyBean one night in April, discussing Fringe episode, "One Night in October" in which the Redverse asks for help from the Blueverse to help them stop a serial killer. We have a wonderful, deep conversation about the rich themes that are explored in this episode such as nature vs. nurture. The post S4E2 One Night in October appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
The resurrection is everything. Paul put it this way, “if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.” After all, if a man who claimed to be God, received worship as if he were God, forgave sins claiming he had the authority of God, claimed that he would die and three days later be raised from the dead, and claimed that he was the only way to God, actually supernaturally rose from the dead, wouldn't that give credibility to everything he said and claimed? Indeed it would. The post 640- Is the Resurrection Reliable? appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Well, here we are again in a month with five Mondays, which means it's Monday Mailbag day! For this installment of the Monday Mailbag I have one contribution I'd like to share with you. It's from Andrew, and he's sharing lessons he's learning from running and starting a podcast. The post 639- Monday Mailbag appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
The Twilight Zone can be a cruel adjudicator doling out ironic punishments to characters whose desires ultimately become their undoing. Greed, short-sightedness, and the notion that "heaven" and "prosperity" aren't what they seem are the focus this month, and the characters in these stories find themselves on the receiving end of the most poetic kind of criminal justice. The post Criminal Justice appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
After a bit of a break between seasons, we are back for season 4, cortexifans! Join us for our premiere episode in which we discuss “Neither Here nor There,” the episode that finally makes Seth Gabel a series regular and, of course, the first episode set in the new orange/amber timeline. We run through what we like about this premiere and what might have initially frustrated us, and, of course, we share amazing feedback from listeners like you! The post S4E1 Neither Here Nor There appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Tiana is so inspiring. Rather than looking at the loss of her father and her fellow chef as a reason to quit, she let it propel her to be even greater to honor him and the dream that they shared. Her work ethic is uncompromised. When others try to derail her or get her to take time off, she refuses. She stays focused on her dream, works hard, puts in the extra time and effort that she knows it will take in order for her dream to come true. But she wasn't done dreaming. She wasn't settling, easing off the gas, becoming complacent, or satisfied. Grateful? Yes. Happy? Totally. Enjoying the moment? All of it. We're always almost there, and that's an inspiring place to be. The post 638- Seize the Adventure appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
I love this podcast. In so many ways, I am the most boring guy in the world. I work from home. I don't go out of the house much. I wear the same 6 or 7 shirts in the winter and another 6 or 7 shirts in the summer. Most of them are blue and some form of plaid. I like routine, sometimes to a fault. I have a spreadsheet for everything, and my life is pretty much consistent day in, day out. The only thing special about me is that I've chosen to take action by doing this podcast. Every single one of us has within us the ability to be world changers. Thank you for letting me be a part of your world. Now let's all get out there and do great stuff! The post 637- Do Great Stuff appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
How many of us go to work every day to jobs that crush us and eat away at us. How many of us have bosses that yell or toss out insults? Maybe they are driven only by results, never pausing to think or care about the well-being of those in their employ. It can beat us down emotionally, psychologically, and even physically. Success comes in the preparation, and the preparation comes by communicating. Communication brings understanding and understanding brings patience and support. When you're understanding and supporting what each other needs, that's where serenity is found. The post 636- Transitioning to Willoughby appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
It's not fun to be exposed whether it's related to your receding hairline or your personal sin. Trust me. I know about both of these all too well. We humans do a pretty good job of convincing ourselves that we have our moral act together. We have a sin problem, every single one of us. And God is holy, morally perfect. Jesus teaches that the only way a perfect God and a sinful person can be reconciled is if we choose to humble ourselves before God and throw ourselves upon His mercy. And the way that God offers mercy and forgiveness is through the death of his son Jesus on the cross. The post 635- The Truth Exposed appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
In the shadowy realm of the Twilight Zone, "Night Call" and "Mr. Garrity and the Graves" present haunting narratives where the boundary between life and death blurs with terrifying results.Both stories examine profound isolation and unresolved guilt, while warning against disrupting natural boundaries. The episodes share a powerful cautionary message about tampering with the natural order, delivering ironic justice to those who fail to accept finality. In both stories, the disturbed dead return not as comforting presences but as reminders that some separations must remain permanent. The post Epitaphs appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
A wise person once said that fools buy things they don't want with money they don't have to impress people they don't like. This is the adult version of bungee jumping to try and be like your step-brother. Stop basing your decisions on what you hope or perceive to be the opinions of people who don't even care about you. Base your decisions on those closest to you and put your focus on those people. Sometimes the change in focus will end up leading you to the same spot, but at least you'll have gotten there for the right reasons and with the right people by your side. The post 634- Jumping into Popularity appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
We've seen it depicted in countless ways for all of our lives. Families torn apart by a variety of things, most of which can be summed up by failing to be present. I will always be grateful to Sammy for teaching me this valuable lesson at such a young age: wherever you are, be there. It helped me establish boundaries that have protected my marriage, my family, and my career. Boundaries are incredibly important. When we fail to honor them, other things creep in, take over, steal us away, and leave a wake of destruction in their path. The post 633- Remembering Where You Are appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
That Greek phrase "Na einai kalytero anthropo apo ton patera toy" translates to “Be a better man than your father.” Being a better man than our fathers should be the goal of each one of us. Whether our dad set a low bar or a high bar, we owe it to our families to not only be the best we know how to be, but to learn from others so we can be even better than we could otherwise be. My dad heroically ended generations of alcoholism, abuse, and fear. I have tried very hard to be an even better man than my father, and I hope with all that is in me that my son is a better man than me. The post 632- Bishop Family Values appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
The Church IS full of hypocrites. That's the point. The point of church is to help each other grow. To hold each other up, study together, pray together, worship together, and serve together. Warts, flaws, struggles, and everything. For you Christians, let's be ever mindful of how our behavior affects others. We are called to a higher standard. Let's do our best to uphold that, yet not act as if we're perfect. We are called to extend mercy and grace. We are called to be known by love. The post 631- Reflections of a Doorkeeper appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
“For all intents and purposes, that was the day we died.” We pick right up where we left off at the end of 3.21 for the season 3 finale of Fringe and are joined by the great David Wu (who also has a Fringetastic surprise to share!) to discuss this emotionally devastating episode with a cliffhanger that will fundamentally change Fringe as we know it for the remainder of its run! The post S3E22 The Day We Died appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Time is a fun concept to explore and the Twilight Zone did plenty of playing in that sandbox. "A Kind of Stopwatch" follows the story of a man named McNulty who comes into possession of a stopwatch that can stop time. Excited by his newfound power, he uses it for personal gain but eventually discovers there are unintended consequences. "90 Years Without Slumbering" stars Ed Wynn and centers on an elderly man named Sam who believes his life is tied to the functioning of his old grandfather clock. As he becomes obsessed with keeping it running, he learns to reconcile his fear of mortality and discovers peace. The post Time Marches On appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Of course, each of us have seen the glow of the city before, but this time it was different. This time it seemed much, much brighter. But the truth is, it had been so long since either of us had ventured outside the lights of the city or the major highways coming into the city, that we'd forgotten just how big the glow is when you remove yourself from it. It's not just the lights or hustle and bustle of the city that we can become blind to. In today's world of cell phones, tablets, mobile computing, and internet-enabled automobiles, most of us are always connected to the grid whether we live in the city or not. The post 630- Shower Thoughts appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
I've seen countless photos and videos of the Lincoln Memorial, but seeing with my own eyes was magnificent. Many consider Lincoln to be the greatest president of all time, and it's hard to argue otherwise. The details carved into every part of the memorial left me in awe. I felt like I was standing at the feet of greatness. It's easy to see why Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would stand at this very spot and deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech 100 years after Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Four score and 7 years is equal to 87 years, and it's exactly that number of steps from the top of the Lincoln Memorial to the nearby reflecting pool. Today I'll reflect on those moments I spent standing at the feet of Lincoln. The post 629- The Last Best Hope appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
We are joined by special guest Marianne this week as we discuss “The Last Sam Weiss,” the penultimate episode of both this three-episode arc and of the third season. We share what we love about this episode (especially the acting from various cast members as well as the great character development that we get with Walter) but also discuss our disappointment around the enigma that is the titular Sam Weiss not being fully explained, seeming to be a thread that was ultimately dismissed. The post S3E21 The Last Sam Weiss appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Rat Race. No, I'm not referring to the 2001 film starring Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese, and Cuba Gooding Jr. I'm referring to that trap many of us fall into. Wikipedia says a rat race is an endless, self-defeating, or pointless pursuit. The phrase equates humans to rats attempting to earn a reward such as cheese, in vain. Don't get me wrong, this is not entirely bad. After all, our career is how we earn our income and our income is how we provide for our family. Providing for our family is honorable, right? Yes, of course it is. I think we all have a desire to create a better life for those we love that is better than the one we ourselves have experienced. The post 628- Stop Chasing Cheese appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Happy 2025, cortexifans! Join us this week as we discuss the first third of what is essentially a three-part finale! We share our thoughts on the episode and how we retroactively see the episode as mostly a setup. The post S3E20 6:02 AM EST appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
This month we're heading to the old west with Mr. Denton on Doomsday and Showdown with Rance McGrew. Both episodes share themes about facing consequences and getting a second chances. One of the episodes hit close to home for us and had some poignant moments, while the other's comedic efforts landed more for one of us than the other. The post Quick Draw appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Today is Monday Mailbag day and we have contribution from John. Here's John's submission. The post 626- Monday Mailbag appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
During the second quarter of a football game last season as the crowd was raucously cheering on the home team, my friend leaned over to me and said, “Can I ask you a question?” “Sure,” I said. “What's the secret to raising girls?” Of all the questions he could have asked me in that moment, I never would have guessed that would be it. The post 625- Committing to Growth appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Let's make some LSD! Join us this week as guest Damon is with us to discuss this special season 3 episode of Fringe! We nerd out over the animated portions of the episode, all of the Easter eggs, the complexity of the episode's plot and premise, how a certain Broyles scene now hits us differently, and SO much more! The post S3E19 Lysergic Acid Diethylamide appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
The fact is, AI and robotics are coming. If they haven't already started to change or disrupt some part of your life, it's only a matter of time before they do. For me, I've discovered ways to use AI to better my skills and provide improved services to my clients. But I've barely scratched the surface of how AI can be used in my industry. It's challenging because AI is changing quickly and what AI once did in a way that was sloppy is quickly becoming quality. The post 624- The Obsolete Man appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
As a parent, I have tried very hard to keep this principle in mind. I haven't always been good at keeping my emotions in check so that I can assess the situation objectively, but when I have been able to check myself, my kids and myself have been better for it. We are all going to mess up and cause accidents, especially the youngest among us. The post 623- Remembering Happy Accidents appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
We are discussing all things bloodlines (or at least baby blood samples) this week on the podcast as we finally return to the Redverse and see the birth of Henry. We are once again joined by the great Michael London of Fringe Connections to take on this episode, and we share our somewhat differing opinions regarding how this episode holds up after the timeline ends up being overwritten. The post S3E18 Bloodline appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Many depictions of the Christmas story include the wise men at the manger most likely for the sake of simplicity. That doesn't mean the Bible is incorrect, but that depictions of the story are incorrect. What some skeptics do consider to be a contradiction is the differences in where the family lived and traveled after Jesus was born. Are these indeed contradictions that disprove the Biblical story of Jesus' birth? The post 622- Navigating the Nativity appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
This month we look at two episodes which share the common theme of time being unnaturally halted and the moral quandaries that such power presents. In "Elegy," three astronauts become stranded on an asteroid which shares characteristics similar to earth Earth. Soon they discover people frozen in time, evoking themes of time suspension and existential anxiety. Similarly, "Still Valley" follows a Confederate soldier discovering a village frozen by a mysterious spell, presenting him with moral dilemmas regarding the use of this power to assist the Confederacy. The post Mysterious Towns appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Elephants do indeed have excellent memories. If you're like me, you think of this fact as a good thing. That is, if someone says you have a memory like an elephant, you'd take it as a compliment. Today I'm going to flip that on its head, show how it can be a negative, and hopefully help you examine your own life to see if you have a memory like an elephant. The post 621- Finding Freedom Through Forgetting appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
We hope that you will stowaway with us on the Fringe train as we discuss this unique episode of Fringe - unique in that Anna Torv is not playing Olivia Dunham or an Olivia Dunham alternate but rather the man behind the curtain himself - William Bell (or Bellivia or Spolive as you prefer). We also finally get to meet the Blueverse version of Lincoln Lee (or Special Agent Hottie as you prefer), and we discuss what we like and maybe don't like as much on rewatch. The post S3E17 Stowaway appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
John looked at my problem and offered up his idea of the best solution. Like C-3PO I looked at that path as too rocky. Not only was it more than I had the budget for, I knew that building the app was just the beginning. I'd have to keep a developer on retainer for bug fixes, updates, and security management. I didn't want to be in the software development business. So I looked for a smoother path. The post 620- Avoiding the Rocky Path appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Growing up I always enjoyed adventure and platforming games best while my brother enjoyed sports games best. In fact, whether it was in physical sports we played in the yard or virtual sports we played via video games, I never once beat my brother. That is, until one day while spending the weekend with our grandparents we rented Joe Montana Football. That fateful day I discovered he was unable to defend the bootleg pass and I beat him something like 100-7. It was a glorious day and one that I have never let him live down. It was my one bright shining moment in a lifetime of athletic failure. The post 619- Dust Covered Trophies appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Come float with us (we all float down here!) this episode as we discuss “Os” (Fringe episode 3.16), a (mostly) stand-alone episode in which a scientist tries to cure his son's physical disability using a combination of two rare, dense metals that, when administered together into the blood, makes people float. The post S3E16 Os appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
We had each channeled our inner Grandpa Joe and allowed the alluring wonders of a chocolate factory to serve as our motivation for getting out of bed that day. After a quick stroll down the pier to meet up with our driver, we soon found ourselves standing at the curb of Graycliff Chocolatier. Once inside we were given protective gowns and hair nets. I first assumed these were to protect the chocolate from getting contaminated by those of us on the tour. I eventually discovered it was also to protect our clothing from all of the chocolatey goodness we'd enjoy that day! The post 618- Lessons From a Chocolate Factory appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Whether it's your heart, brain, or gut, there's definitely something to be said about these intuition moments. I've used my gut to make thousands of decisions over the course of my life, some of which I was very aware of how my gut played into the decision, and I'm sure many others where it happened so naturally that I didn't even realize it. I'm sure you're the same way too. Today I want to share two stories that haunt me to this day that taught me at a young age the power of being sensitive to your gut. Both of these stories happened after I'd moved off to college, but before I'd reached my 20th birthday. The post 617- Following Your Gut appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
The 16mm Shrine" and "Static" are Twilight Zone episodes thematically linked by the persistent pull of nostalgia. In "The 16mm Shrine," audiences witness an actress so enchanted by her cinematic past that she chooses to inhabit it, distancing herself from the present realm. On the other hand, "Static" features a man rediscovering a vintage radio that transmits echoes of his past joys. The post Bygone Technology appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Joined by our loyal listener Missnet, we are once again rewinding back to 1985 for this episode as we discuss “Subject 13,” a flashback episode of Fringe that shows us some of the immediate aftermath of the events that we saw unfold in “Peter” last season. We praise Orla Brady's performance and discuss the various threads of the show's mythology that are explored in this episode. The post S3E15 Subject 13 appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
Maybe we should start our own procrastinators anonymous group. They say the first step to recovery is acknowledging you have a problem so here goes: My name is Darrell Darnell and I'm a procrastinator. Feel free to acknowledge your procrastinating too if it seems fitting. For me, I find myself procrastinating mostly around one of two types of tasks. Those tasks are anything related to invoicing and anything related to writing. The post 616- Procrastinating Your Day Away appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.
When we face uncertain times, we are wise when we tap into the experience of others who have walked down the road before. We have to face our fears and move forward. Once we make that decision to move forward, it's best if we have a friend and confidant to hold us by the hand and carry us through. We don't need to go through those experiences alone, and we're much better off when we have that trusted friend to support us along the winding path that gets us to our destination. The post 615- Seizing the Incredible appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.