The Soft Serve Podcast https://softserve.podbean.com Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen have interesting conversations with people and talk about life, entertainment, news, and whatever else comes to mind. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2018-2026. All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen talk about life, entertainment, news, and whatever else comes to mind. softserve softserve No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3210189/081721_soft_serve_podcast_tile1.png The Soft Serve Podcast https://softserve.podbean.com 144 144 War, Goldfish, & Tragedy War, Goldfish, & Tragedy https://softserve.podbean.com/e/war-goldfish-tragedy/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/war-goldfish-tragedy/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/f65867f3-53a2-3799-9532-518578742782 In this episode, Sawtooth Frank discusses the current “fate of our nation;” the 30 goldfish that survived the winter living in his swimming pool; historical tragedies that have happened in the last 3 weeks of April; and some recent concerts (Mike Doughty, Puscifer) and movies (The Drama, Sirat, and S4: The Bob Lazar Story).

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]]> softserve true No 3594 251 full Easter Standup Comedy Special Spectacular! Easter Standup Comedy Special Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/easter-standup-comedy-special-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/easter-standup-comedy-special-spectacular/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/74a17bd6-784d-3e3c-83aa-4844fb10a91a In this episode, Sawtooth Frank recreates his infamous Easter stand up comedy routine that caused someone to storm out in the middle of the set in disgust and anger. 

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]]> softserve true No 2320 250 full Project Hail Mary. Amaze! Amaze! Amaze! Project Hail Mary. Amaze! Amaze! Amaze! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/project-hail-mary-amaze-amaze-amaze/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/project-hail-mary-amaze-amaze-amaze/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/5a6af3da-4029-3750-ac74-2c6fdea23d76 In this episode, Sawtooth Frank discusses Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary and why you need to see the movie and read the book. 

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]]> In this episode, Sawtooth Frank discusses Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary and why you need to see the movie and read the book. 

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]]> softserve true No 4491 249 full Spring is a Bloodbath: War, Holidays, & Nature’s Cruel Season! Spring is a Bloodbath: War, Holidays, & Nature’s Cruel Season! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/spring-is-a-bloodbath-war-holidays-nature-s-cruel-season/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/spring-is-a-bloodbath-war-holidays-nature-s-cruel-season/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/e3a777d7-84ad-352a-89d4-f56dc9e4db61 In this episode, Sawtooth Frank takes a sledgehammer to the comforting myths of spring.

First, Sawtooth examines how Donald Trump’s favorite new slogan, “peace through strength,” falls apart under scrutiny, revealing how brute military force produces the exact instability it claims to prevent.Then, Sawtooth pivots to the season itself. From St. Patrick's Day to Earth Day, spring holidays sell us a story of rebirth, renewal, and cheerful green optimism. However, nature tells a darker tale. Spring isn’t warm and gentle. It’s cold and chaotic: mating frenzies, territorial battles, mass pollination, and plenty of death along the way. The season of “new life” is really a bloody annual biological free-for-all. 

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]]> In this episode, Sawtooth Frank takes a sledgehammer to the comforting myths of spring.

First, Sawtooth examines how Donald Trump’s favorite new slogan, “peace through strength,” falls apart under scrutiny, revealing how brute military force produces the exact instability it claims to prevent.Then, Sawtooth pivots to the season itself. From St. Patrick's Day to Earth Day, spring holidays sell us a story of rebirth, renewal, and cheerful green optimism. However, nature tells a darker tale. Spring isn’t warm and gentle. It’s cold and chaotic: mating frenzies, territorial battles, mass pollination, and plenty of death along the way. The season of “new life” is really a bloody annual biological free-for-all. 

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]]> softserve true No 4149 248 full Gas Prices, Protest Rock & Movie Monsters: Trump’s Iran War, Brass Against, & "The Bride!" Review Gas Prices, Protest Rock & Movie Monsters: Trump’s Iran War, Brass Against, & "The Bride!" Review https://softserve.podbean.com/e/gas-prices-protest-rock-movie-monsters-trump-s-iran-war-brass-against-and-the-bride-review/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/gas-prices-protest-rock-movie-monsters-trump-s-iran-war-brass-against-and-the-bride-review/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/9cb25754-a40e-333d-a29a-8a18e0f9ea79 War overseas, higher prices at home, protest music in the air, and a gothic movie on the big screen!

In this episode, Sawtooth Frank breaks down how Donald Trump’s war with Iran is driving up gas prices and the cost-of-living for everyday Americans.

Sawtooth then pumps up the volume on Brass Against, the brass-powered band known for inspiring social and personal change through their original brass-driven compositions and covers of hard rock and heavy metal classics.

Finally, Sawtooth gives a spoiler-free review of The Bride!, an American Gothic romance film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, and then wraps things up with a brief discussion of the Bridgeton universe show, Queen Charlotte. 

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"The Bride!" on IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30851137/

 

]]> War overseas, higher prices at home, protest music in the air, and a gothic movie on the big screen!

In this episode, Sawtooth Frank breaks down how Donald Trump’s war with Iran is driving up gas prices and the cost-of-living for everyday Americans.

Sawtooth then pumps up the volume on Brass Against, the brass-powered band known for inspiring social and personal change through their original brass-driven compositions and covers of hard rock and heavy metal classics.

Finally, Sawtooth gives a spoiler-free review of The Bride!, an American Gothic romance film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, and then wraps things up with a brief discussion of the Bridgeton universe show, Queen Charlotte. 

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"The Bride!" on IMBD: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30851137/

 

]]> softserve true No 2978 247 full War with Iran & Birthday Time Machine War with Iran & Birthday Time Machine https://softserve.podbean.com/e/war-with-iran-birthday-day-time-machine/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/war-with-iran-birthday-day-time-machine/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/e0a28576-892f-3ed9-825a-7d5f743d19b2 In this episode, Sawtooth Frank talks about the illegal and unconstitutional war with Iran, and then jumps into his time machine to go back to 1974 to see what life was like 52 years ago on the day he was born. 

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]]> softserve true No 3902 246 full How About Them Apples? How About Them Apples? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/how-about-them-apples/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/how-about-them-apples/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/efc59a12-0e99-3edc-8c74-573b2f3e3b47 In this episode, Sawtooth talks about the Blizzard of 2026 and his new obsession with apples, including a reading of his apple-related poem, “Royalty Runs in the Family.”

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]]> softserve true No 4155 245 full Awful Snow, Winter Olympics, "Send Help," & "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" Awful Snow, Winter Olympics, "Send Help," & "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" https://softserve.podbean.com/e/awful-snow-winter-olympics-send-help-and-good-luck-have-fun-dont-die/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/awful-snow-winter-olympics-send-help-and-good-luck-have-fun-dont-die/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/9d2af2cf-deea-358b-bc1c-1856e5eeb07d In this episode, Sawtooth talks about the snow, the Winter Olympics, and the movies, “Send Help” and “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.”

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]]> softserve true No 2647 244 full The Dysmorphic Brotherhood of the Stretching Pants The Dysmorphic Brotherhood of the Stretching Pants https://softserve.podbean.com/e/the-dysmorphic-brotherhood-of-the-stretching-pants/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/the-dysmorphic-brotherhood-of-the-stretching-pants/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/7a63aa45-766b-3756-ba08-233822ad1d3e In this episode, Sawtooth reflects on Stomping Jen’s return to the podcast, talks about HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdom’s” and Apple T.V. 's “Dickinson,” and reads his new essay, “The Dysmorphic Brotherhood of the Stretching Pants.”

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]]> In this episode, Sawtooth reflects on Stomping Jen’s return to the podcast, talks about HBO’s “A Knight of the Seven Kingdom’s” and Apple T.V. 's “Dickinson,” and reads his new essay, “The Dysmorphic Brotherhood of the Stretching Pants.”

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]]> softserve true No 2990 243 full Stomping Jen Returns, Hamnet, and Heated Rivalry! Stomping Jen Returns, Hamnet, and Heated Rivalry! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/stomping-jen-returns-hamnet-and-heated-rivalry/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/stomping-jen-returns-hamnet-and-heated-rivalry/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/738aadea-7572-3624-ab56-9edb5d80b754 In this episode, Stomping Jen makes her triumphant return to the Soft Serve Podcast! 

We talk about what Jen has been up to and if she’s “back” on the podcast, and we discuss the movie “Hamnet” and the television show “Heated Rivalry.”

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]]> In this episode, Stomping Jen makes her triumphant return to the Soft Serve Podcast! 

We talk about what Jen has been up to and if she’s “back” on the podcast, and we discuss the movie “Hamnet” and the television show “Heated Rivalry.”

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]]> softserve true No 4487 242 full The Murder of Alex Pretti by Trump's Thugs The Murder of Alex Pretti by Trump's Thugs https://softserve.podbean.com/e/madness-in-minneapolis-the-killing-of-alex-pretti/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/madness-in-minneapolis-the-killing-of-alex-pretti/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/64f899d4-3cc1-3656-9fc7-5c02ec987865 In this episode, Sawtooth opens up with some light talk about the Blizzard of January 2026 and watching "The Shawshank Redemption" with his daughter, Space Unicorn.

To end the episode, Sawtooth reflects on the horrifying public execution of Department of Veterans Affairs intensive care unit nurse, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by our government’s fascist immigration enforcement thugs.

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]]> In this episode, Sawtooth opens up with some light talk about the Blizzard of January 2026 and watching "The Shawshank Redemption" with his daughter, Space Unicorn.

To end the episode, Sawtooth reflects on the horrifying public execution of Department of Veterans Affairs intensive care unit nurse, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by our government’s fascist immigration enforcement thugs.

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]]> softserve true No 4048 241 full Roger Waters & Pink Floyd: F*ck Off to the Bar Roger Waters & Pink Floyd: F*ck Off to the Bar https://softserve.podbean.com/e/roger-waters-pink-floyd-fuck-off-to-the-bar/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/roger-waters-pink-floyd-fuck-off-to-the-bar/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/10b275f5-3c4a-3daa-a220-248692d756ff In this episode, Sawtooth Frank reflects on the music of Roger Waters and Pink Floyd.

Sawtooth also talks about Trump’s crazy letter to the Prime Minister of Norway, and the movies "Avatar 3," "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," and "Train Dreams."

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]]> In this episode, Sawtooth Frank reflects on the music of Roger Waters and Pink Floyd.

Sawtooth also talks about Trump’s crazy letter to the Prime Minister of Norway, and the movies "Avatar 3," "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple," and "Train Dreams."

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]]> softserve true No 3860 240 full Here But Not Here Here But Not Here https://softserve.podbean.com/e/here-but-not-here%e2%80%94-absolute-zero-edition/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/here-but-not-here%e2%80%94-absolute-zero-edition/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/b55e2685-ba4c-3a3b-b071-6d12d70e4be0 Sawtooth reflects on the horrific killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by our increasingly Orwellian government’s I.C.E. agents. Sawtooth follows this with a reading of “Here But Not Here,” his short story/poem about the hypnotic, isolating, and dark forces of social media. 

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]]> Sawtooth reflects on the horrific killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by our increasingly Orwellian government’s I.C.E. agents. Sawtooth follows this with a reading of “Here But Not Here,” his short story/poem about the hypnotic, isolating, and dark forces of social media. 

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]]> softserve true No 3293 239 full Back in the U.S.A. (United States of Assholes) Back in the U.S.A. (United States of Assholes) https://softserve.podbean.com/e/back-in-the-usa-united-states-of-assholes%e2%80%94-absolute-zero-edition/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/back-in-the-usa-united-states-of-assholes%e2%80%94-absolute-zero-edition/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:05:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/77582cd8-1d22-3273-8533-90a016f8c6ac In this episode, Sawtooth reflects on the two-and-a-half week trip he took with Stomping Jen to Europe and Africa over the 2025-2026 winter holidays. 

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]]> In this episode, Sawtooth reflects on the two-and-a-half week trip he took with Stomping Jen to Europe and Africa over the 2025-2026 winter holidays. 

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]]> softserve true No 2360 238 full 2026 New Year Spectacular 2026 New Year Spectacular https://softserve.podbean.com/e/new-year-spectacular%e2%80%94absolute-zero-edition/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/new-year-spectacular%e2%80%94absolute-zero-edition/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/76f17542-ab07-32ef-97e0-24436d450176 In this episode, Sawtooth Frank reflects on the music he listened to the most in 2025 and talks about his 2026 New Year’s Resolutions. 

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]]> softserve true No 2408 237 full 2025 Christmas Spectacular 2025 Christmas Spectacular https://softserve.podbean.com/e/2025-christmas-spectacular%e2%80%94absolute-zero-edition/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/2025-christmas-spectacular%e2%80%94absolute-zero-edition/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/11912929-cb65-34f3-a9bf-168700585ae4 In this episode, Sawtooth Frank revisits and reflects on two Soft Serve Podcast Christmas classics: A 2025 remix of his Eminem-inspired hip-hop banger and holiday classic, “What’s So Merry About Christmas?” and the haunting short story fever-dream, “Waiting for Christmas.”

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]]> In this episode, Sawtooth Frank revisits and reflects on two Soft Serve Podcast Christmas classics: A 2025 remix of his Eminem-inspired hip-hop banger and holiday classic, “What’s So Merry About Christmas?” and the haunting short story fever-dream, “Waiting for Christmas.”

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]]> softserve true No 2258 236 full Geshlossen! On the Closing of a Jewish Deli Geshlossen! On the Closing of a Jewish Deli https://softserve.podbean.com/e/geshlossen-on-the-closing-of-a-jewish-deli%e2%80%94-absolute-zero-edition/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/geshlossen-on-the-closing-of-a-jewish-deli%e2%80%94-absolute-zero-edition/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/2661c090-9fa7-350e-b9de-8160a4146bcb In this episode, Sawtooth Frank reflects on the closing of a Western Massachusetts Jewish delicatessen.

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]]> softserve true No 2124 235 full Monolith Vendors Monolith Vendors https://softserve.podbean.com/e/monolith-vendors%e2%80%94absolute-zero-edition/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/monolith-vendors%e2%80%94absolute-zero-edition/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/734aff96-3af2-3417-bc8d-54e3b852aede In this episode, Sawtooth reads the title poem from his second collection of poetry, Monolith Vendors.

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Monolith Vendors

Castro’s beard was captured in Little Havana

trying to start a revolution.

Manuel, the barber on Calle Roja, 

who was no friend of Fidel’s,  

swept up Castro’s beard with his broom.

Manuel placed the beard 

in a dill pickle jar and called the F.B.I. 

 

Interrogation proved useless 

against Castro’s infiltrating beard.

Torture, truth serum, and offers of amnesty.

None of these tactics worked. 

The F.B.I. made offers of money, to which

Castro’s beard just laughed, and said, 

“Try again.” 

Following months of imprisonment and

high level risk assessment,

the FBI released Castro’s beard.

A revolution in the United States was unlikely.

 

Finding work was not difficult.

Castro’s beard was offered a job to write 

for the socialist rag, La Revolucion.

The Department of Labor issued a work visa. 

The beard was determined 

to make something of itself. 

Having lived in Cuba on a dictator’s face, 

Castro’s beard wrote the best articles 

on socialism anybody had ever read.

 

The disembodied beard worked its way to the top.

Staff writer, to lead writer, to Editor in Chief.

Life was good for the transplanted ideologue. 

The beard bought a car and a small bungalow.

None of it belonged to Cuba.

Castro’s beard was happy for a long time.

 

Many years later, on a cool evening, 

Castro’s Beard was watching television and 

eating dinner at home in Little Havana. 

There was a knock on the door. 

Not expecting company, the beard said, “Who is it?” 

There was a very long pause before the reply. 

“Somos los amigos de Fidel Castro. 

Señor Castro está muerto.” 

We are the friends of Fidel. Mr Castro is dead. 

The day Castro’s beard had been dreading had arrived.

 

The beard opened its front door.

Two men, dressed in black suits, with skin 

the color of gold stood on the porch. 

The men smelled of cigar smoke, rum, and fresh limes.

They were crying. “Stay here,” said Castro’s beard.

The beard went to its bedroom, and took a suitcase 

from the closet, and started packing. 

The men waited on the porch. 

 

Hundreds of thousands—maybe millions— of mourners

passed by the glass coffin of Fidel Castro.

The line of people waiting to see the dead

President’s body at Revolution Square, stretched for miles. From its perch on Fidel’s cold dead chin, 

Castro’s beard regarded each mourner with gratitude.

Most were silent, some said long and whispering prayers,

others wailed and screamed with unfathomable grief.

 

An old woman addressed Castro’s beard directly. 

“I’m so glad you’re home,” she said, wiping away tears, 

“You belong here, on the face of our leader.” 

Deep down inside, Castro’s beard was certain 

The old woman was right. 

“May I ask you a question?” said the beard to the woman.

The old woman blew her nose into a rag and nodded. 

“Did Fidel forget me—did he hate me for failing?”

“Never,” the woman said to the beard, 

dropping her handkerchief. She smiled.

“He loved you for trying.”

]]> In this episode, Sawtooth reads the title poem from his second collection of poetry, Monolith Vendors.

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Monolith Vendors

Castro’s beard was captured in Little Havana

trying to start a revolution.

Manuel, the barber on Calle Roja, 

who was no friend of Fidel’s,  

swept up Castro’s beard with his broom.

Manuel placed the beard 

in a dill pickle jar and called the F.B.I. 

 

Interrogation proved useless 

against Castro’s infiltrating beard.

Torture, truth serum, and offers of amnesty.

None of these tactics worked. 

The F.B.I. made offers of money, to which

Castro’s beard just laughed, and said, 

“Try again.” 

Following months of imprisonment and

high level risk assessment,

the FBI released Castro’s beard.

A revolution in the United States was unlikely.

 

Finding work was not difficult.

Castro’s beard was offered a job to write 

for the socialist rag, La Revolucion.

The Department of Labor issued a work visa. 

The beard was determined 

to make something of itself. 

Having lived in Cuba on a dictator’s face, 

Castro’s beard wrote the best articles 

on socialism anybody had ever read.

 

The disembodied beard worked its way to the top.

Staff writer, to lead writer, to Editor in Chief.

Life was good for the transplanted ideologue. 

The beard bought a car and a small bungalow.

None of it belonged to Cuba.

Castro’s beard was happy for a long time.

 

Many years later, on a cool evening, 

Castro’s Beard was watching television and 

eating dinner at home in Little Havana. 

There was a knock on the door. 

Not expecting company, the beard said, “Who is it?” 

There was a very long pause before the reply. 

“Somos los amigos de Fidel Castro. 

Señor Castro está muerto.” 

We are the friends of Fidel. Mr Castro is dead. 

The day Castro’s beard had been dreading had arrived.

 

The beard opened its front door.

Two men, dressed in black suits, with skin 

the color of gold stood on the porch. 

The men smelled of cigar smoke, rum, and fresh limes.

They were crying. “Stay here,” said Castro’s beard.

The beard went to its bedroom, and took a suitcase 

from the closet, and started packing. 

The men waited on the porch. 

 

Hundreds of thousands—maybe millions— of mourners

passed by the glass coffin of Fidel Castro.

The line of people waiting to see the dead

President’s body at Revolution Square, stretched for miles. From its perch on Fidel’s cold dead chin, 

Castro’s beard regarded each mourner with gratitude.

Most were silent, some said long and whispering prayers,

others wailed and screamed with unfathomable grief.

 

An old woman addressed Castro’s beard directly. 

“I’m so glad you’re home,” she said, wiping away tears, 

“You belong here, on the face of our leader.” 

Deep down inside, Castro’s beard was certain 

The old woman was right. 

“May I ask you a question?” said the beard to the woman.

The old woman blew her nose into a rag and nodded. 

“Did Fidel forget me—did he hate me for failing?”

“Never,” the woman said to the beard, 

dropping her handkerchief. She smiled.

“He loved you for trying.”

]]> softserve true No 1344 234 full Reflections on U2's The Joshua Tree Reflections on U2's The Joshua Tree https://softserve.podbean.com/e/reflections-on-u2s-the-joshua-tree%e2%80%94-absolute-zero-edition/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/reflections-on-u2s-the-joshua-tree%e2%80%94-absolute-zero-edition/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/be72606f-c87f-384f-966b-d6c6a1162254 Sawtooth is back for his 3rd solo Absolute Zero episode of the podcast to reflect on U2’s “The Joshua Tree” album.

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]]> Sawtooth is back for his 3rd solo Absolute Zero episode of the podcast to reflect on U2’s “The Joshua Tree” album.

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]]> softserve true No 2240 233 full A Coin Out of Time A Coin Out of Time https://softserve.podbean.com/e/a-coin-out-of-time%e2%80%94-absolute-zero-edition/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/a-coin-out-of-time%e2%80%94-absolute-zero-edition/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/d0057c0c-4252-3c62-a8e1-6ed85f15d315 In this episode, Sawtooth is back for his second solo Absolute Zero edition of the podcast to reflect on death, time, and an unexpected gift from a stranger.

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]]> softserve true No 2557 232 full The Big Wheel The Big Wheel https://softserve.podbean.com/e/the-big-wheel%e2%80%94absolute-zero-edition/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/the-big-wheel%e2%80%94absolute-zero-edition/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/7d7f84dd-9e9e-344b-85c2-affc108d5cfb In this episode, Sawtooth launches the first Absolute Zero Edition of the Soft Serve Podcast.

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]]> softserve true No 1725 231 full Updates & 2024 Election Existential Dread Spectacular! Updates & 2024 Election Existential Dread Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/updates-2024-election-existential-dread-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/updates-2024-election-existential-dread-spectacular/#comments Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/d58cad09-bab3-3227-8e43-b5f6f56fef70 In this episode, we talk about:

  • What 's been going on the last 10 months.
  • The 2024 Election.
  • What we’re entertaining ourselves with:
    • Big Brother
    • The Penguin.
    • Agatha All Along.
    • Joker 2.
    • "The Expanse" books.
    • Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach novels.
    • Mark Helprin's novel, The Oceans and the Stars.
    • Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario.
  • A whole lot more!

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]]> In this episode, we talk about:

  • What 's been going on the last 10 months.
  • The 2024 Election.
  • What we’re entertaining ourselves with:
    • Big Brother
    • The Penguin.
    • Agatha All Along.
    • Joker 2.
    • "The Expanse" books.
    • Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach novels.
    • Mark Helprin's novel, The Oceans and the Stars.
    • Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario.
  • A whole lot more!

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]]> softserve true No 5898 230 full 2023-2024 Winter Holiday Special Spectacular! 2023-2024 Winter Holiday Special Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/2023-2024-holiday-special-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/2023-2024-holiday-special-spectacular/#comments Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/73e79518-e822-3fe0-80f9-e3f535adbafc In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about:

  • The future of the podcast.
  • Hanukkah, 5784/2023.
  • The holiday cocktail party “dress-up blow-up.”
  • Jen’s garlic dinner fiasco.
  • Listening to lots of Christmas music.
  • Why the Christmas story of Jesus may have been the result of contact with extraterrestrial or non-human intelligences.
  • Brad’s top music for the year:
    • Taylor Swift (#1); Roger Waters (#2); Eminem (#3); Peter Gabriel (#4); Wutang Clan (#5); Jenny Lewis (#6); Pink Floyd (#7); John Coltrane (#8); Tool (#9); NIN (#10); (#11) Phoebe Bridgers. 
  • Jen's top music for the year.
  • Following up on Brad's 2023 New Year’s resolutions.
  • 2024 resolutions.
  • What we’re watching on T.V. and at the Movies:
    • Godzilla Minus 1.
    • The Creator.
    • Fry Bread Face and Me.
    • Upload Season 3.
    • The Crown Season 6.

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]]> In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about:

  • The future of the podcast.
  • Hanukkah, 5784/2023.
  • The holiday cocktail party “dress-up blow-up.”
  • Jen’s garlic dinner fiasco.
  • Listening to lots of Christmas music.
  • Why the Christmas story of Jesus may have been the result of contact with extraterrestrial or non-human intelligences.
  • Brad’s top music for the year:
    • Taylor Swift (#1); Roger Waters (#2); Eminem (#3); Peter Gabriel (#4); Wutang Clan (#5); Jenny Lewis (#6); Pink Floyd (#7); John Coltrane (#8); Tool (#9); NIN (#10); (#11) Phoebe Bridgers. 
  • Jen's top music for the year.
  • Following up on Brad's 2023 New Year’s resolutions.
  • 2024 resolutions.
  • What we’re watching on T.V. and at the Movies:
    • Godzilla Minus 1.
    • The Creator.
    • Fry Bread Face and Me.
    • Upload Season 3.
    • The Crown Season 6.

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]]> softserve true No 6292 229 full 2023 Thanksgiving Special Spectacular! 2023 Thanksgiving Special Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/2023-thanksgiving-special-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/2023-thanksgiving-special-spectacular/#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/38e6754b-afe1-3a33-bbca-df63bbff039a In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about:

  • Our ongoing (?) hiatus from podcasting.
  • Death-a-versaries.
  • What we’ve been up to the last 3 months:
    • Our 22nd wedding anniversary.
    • Brad’s Ancestry.com DNA test.
    • Ignoring World War III.
    • Jen falling apart. (Ankle and Neck).
    • Peter Gabriel. i/O tour.
    • Taylor Swift Eras movie.
    • Les Claypool and the Flying Frog Brigade.
    • Jen’s colonoscopy.
    • 27/22 Anniversary.
    • Rubblebucket, 11/18, at Academy of Music.
  • Thanksgiving 2023
  • Random questions from friends:
    • How do you wipe? Are you a neat folder, or a monster that just crumples it all together and hopes for the best.
    • Are hotdogs a sandwich?
    • Is cereal a soup?
    • Are pop-tarts ravioli?
  • Brad is addicted to social media "reels."

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]]> In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about:

  • Our ongoing (?) hiatus from podcasting.
  • Death-a-versaries.
  • What we’ve been up to the last 3 months:
    • Our 22nd wedding anniversary.
    • Brad’s Ancestry.com DNA test.
    • Ignoring World War III.
    • Jen falling apart. (Ankle and Neck).
    • Peter Gabriel. i/O tour.
    • Taylor Swift Eras movie.
    • Les Claypool and the Flying Frog Brigade.
    • Jen’s colonoscopy.
    • 27/22 Anniversary.
    • Rubblebucket, 11/18, at Academy of Music.
  • Thanksgiving 2023
  • Random questions from friends:
    • How do you wipe? Are you a neat folder, or a monster that just crumples it all together and hopes for the best.
    • Are hotdogs a sandwich?
    • Is cereal a soup?
    • Are pop-tarts ravioli?
  • Brad is addicted to social media "reels."

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]]> softserve true No 6019 228 full New Jersey Shore & Over-Washing With a Bidet New Jersey Shore & Over-Washing With a Bidet https://softserve.podbean.com/e/new-jersey-shore-over-washing-with-a-bidet/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/new-jersey-shore-over-washing-with-a-bidet/#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/5988dd6f-115e-3299-93fd-46d1989a1030 In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about:

  • Radon gas test results.
  • Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ; McLoone's Pier House.
  • Monmouth, NJ Museum and the artist know as Porkchop.
  • Redbank, NJ: Centrada restaurant, and Coney Waffles and Ice Cream.
  • Asbury Park: Collage Workshop with Holly Would.
  • Brad asks the A.I., “How long is too long to wash your asshole using a bidet?”
  • Jen went to Jonas Brothers and was exposed to COVID.

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]]> In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about:

  • Radon gas test results.
  • Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ; McLoone's Pier House.
  • Monmouth, NJ Museum and the artist know as Porkchop.
  • Redbank, NJ: Centrada restaurant, and Coney Waffles and Ice Cream.
  • Asbury Park: Collage Workshop with Holly Would.
  • Brad asks the A.I., “How long is too long to wash your asshole using a bidet?”
  • Jen went to Jonas Brothers and was exposed to COVID.

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]]> softserve true No 4262 227 full Beach Trip, Radon Gas, Sugary Cereals, Live Shows, & Pants Shitting! Beach Trip, Radon Gas, Sugary Cereals, Live Shows, & Pants Shitting! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/beach-trip-radon-gas-sugary-cereals-live-shows-pants-shitting/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/beach-trip-radon-gas-sugary-cereals-live-shows-pants-shitting/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/0f6ba6ba-d3f6-35cb-8d3f-23b4685b51b7 In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about:

  • Summer 2023 is almost over!
  • A trip to York Beach, Maine.
  • Brad’s obsession with radon gas.
  • Jen going to an Ilana Glazer and Alyson Levy show.
  • Our sugary cereal binge.
  • Brad asks the A.I., “What is the most appropriate way to respond if an old lady shits her pants in front of you in the isle of a CVS store?”
  • The play, “The Light,” at Chester Community Theater, in Chester, MA.
  • Big Brother, Party Down, and What We Do In the Shadows.

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]]> In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about:

  • Summer 2023 is almost over!
  • A trip to York Beach, Maine.
  • Brad’s obsession with radon gas.
  • Jen going to an Ilana Glazer and Alyson Levy show.
  • Our sugary cereal binge.
  • Brad asks the A.I., “What is the most appropriate way to respond if an old lady shits her pants in front of you in the isle of a CVS store?”
  • The play, “The Light,” at Chester Community Theater, in Chester, MA.
  • Big Brother, Party Down, and What We Do In the Shadows.

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]]> softserve true No 3557 226 full Wasp Attacks, Summer Fun, A.I.’s PB&J Revelation, Barbie and Oppenheimer Reviews Wasp Attacks, Summer Fun, A.I.’s PB&J Revelation, Barbie and Oppenheimer Reviews https://softserve.podbean.com/e/wasp-attacks-summer-fun-ai-s-pbj-revelation-barbie-and-oppenheimer-reviews/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/wasp-attacks-summer-fun-ai-s-pbj-revelation-barbie-and-oppenheimer-reviews/#comments Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/6838bb01-9a07-36e0-b953-1cb9da04132f In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about:

  • Jen's terrifying encounter with a wasp and the debilitating after effects!
  • A heartwarming story of a rainy day at Trader Joe's, where a compassionate employee came to Jen's rescue.
  • Brad taking a refreshing nap and waking up to a…hard truth.
  • Attending a Jenny Lewis concert at the Roadrunner music venue in Brighton, MA.
  • The thought-provoking play, "Guards at the Taj," put on by the Chester Theater Company. 
  • What jelly pairs best with a PB&J sandwich? Brad and Jen use the power of artificial intelligence to settle the age-old debate!
  • Books they’ve read this year, and T.V. shows they are watching.
  • The Barbie and Oppenheimer movies.

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]]> In this episode, Brad and Jen talk about:

  • Jen's terrifying encounter with a wasp and the debilitating after effects!
  • A heartwarming story of a rainy day at Trader Joe's, where a compassionate employee came to Jen's rescue.
  • Brad taking a refreshing nap and waking up to a…hard truth.
  • Attending a Jenny Lewis concert at the Roadrunner music venue in Brighton, MA.
  • The thought-provoking play, "Guards at the Taj," put on by the Chester Theater Company. 
  • What jelly pairs best with a PB&J sandwich? Brad and Jen use the power of artificial intelligence to settle the age-old debate!
  • Books they’ve read this year, and T.V. shows they are watching.
  • The Barbie and Oppenheimer movies.

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]]> softserve true No 5542 225 full Brad & Jen Return from Hiatus! Brad & Jen Return from Hiatus! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/brad-jen-return-from-hiatus/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/brad-jen-return-from-hiatus/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/70076dec-db93-3efd-9758-14650fb0ffb4 Brad and Jen are back after a 6-month break. It’s been a while, so we talk about a LOT of stuff!

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]]> softserve true No 5032 224 full Joshua Michael Stewart— Love Something Joshua Michael Stewart— Love Something https://softserve.podbean.com/e/joshua-michael-stewart%e2%80%94-love-something/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/joshua-michael-stewart%e2%80%94-love-something/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/06b40383-ba43-3d99-a1f5-461206873a27 Joshua Michael Stewart is the author of the 2022 collection of poems, “Love Something,” which he adds to his other full-length poetry collections including “Break Every String” and “The Bastard Children of Dharma Bums.”

Joshua’s work has been published and featured in Massachusetts Review, Brilliant Corners, and Rattle, just to name a few publications.

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]]> Joshua Michael Stewart is the author of the 2022 collection of poems, “Love Something,” which he adds to his other full-length poetry collections including “Break Every String” and “The Bastard Children of Dharma Bums.”

Joshua’s work has been published and featured in Massachusetts Review, Brilliant Corners, and Rattle, just to name a few publications.

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]]> softserve true No 7073 223 full Jen & Brad’s New Year Spectacular— 2023! Jen & Brad’s New Year Spectacular— 2023! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/new-year-spectacular%e2%80%94-2023/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/new-year-spectacular%e2%80%94-2023/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/0e45c118-ab10-3ae5-8b4e-5543fbc77b70 Jen and Brad talk about what they did over the winter holidays and their New Year's resolutions for 2023. 

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]]> softserve true No 4525 222 full Greta & Paul Boudreau from Hamden Tenants Union Greta & Paul Boudreau from Hamden Tenants Union https://softserve.podbean.com/e/greta-paul-from-hamden-tenants-union/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/greta-paul-from-hamden-tenants-union/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/fb3e3d82-b9e2-3e5b-bbc8-7fed2a2c45a1 Greta and Paul Boudreau are community leaders and founding members of the Hamden Tenants Union, the largest union within the Connecticut Tenants Union.

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]]> Greta and Paul Boudreau are community leaders and founding members of the Hamden Tenants Union, the largest union within the Connecticut Tenants Union.

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]]> softserve true No 4747 221 full Hanukkah & Christmas Special—2022! Hanukkah & Christmas Special—2022! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/2022-hanukkah-christmas-special/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/2022-hanukkah-christmas-special/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/1e378a2a-8ccd-33dc-beb1-0b8bd4c4ea3f This episode is all about Hanukkah and Christmas! We had so much fun talking about:

  • Jen’s Hanukkah party!
  • Our Hanukkah & Christmas plans.
  • Myths about Hanukkah & Christmas.
  • Christmas-themed sex positions.
  • Brad’s new spoken-word Christmas story!

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]]> This episode is all about Hanukkah and Christmas! We had so much fun talking about:

  • Jen’s Hanukkah party!
  • Our Hanukkah & Christmas plans.
  • Myths about Hanukkah & Christmas.
  • Christmas-themed sex positions.
  • Brad’s new spoken-word Christmas story!

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]]> softserve true No 4113 220 full Kelly Surprenant Kelly Surprenant https://softserve.podbean.com/e/kelly-surprenant/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/kelly-surprenant/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/fd844eb1-2e39-387a-aea2-9bcdf2a87cad Kelly Surprenant is a fashion artist who started "The Rainbow Rack" with the goal of creating unique fashions with vintage inspiration for the modern age. Her designs are for the fashion-forward conscious consumer; couture pieces as unique as we all are, created ethically in Western Massachusetts.

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]]> softserve true No 4451 219 full What We Love & Hate About the Holiday Season What We Love & Hate About the Holiday Season https://softserve.podbean.com/e/updates-what-we-love-and-hate-about-the-holiday-season/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/updates-what-we-love-and-hate-about-the-holiday-season/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/e72eeb54-5662-37a9-afbf-2542854518ed Jen and Brad talk about:

  • Upcoming changes to the podcast.
  • Jen going to a meet and greet with Corey Feldman and Jameson Newlander, aka the Frog Brothers from the "Lost Boys."
  • Honey Bear Tea.
  • Safe Passage Hot Chocolate Run.
  • Loving and hating the holidays.

A super jolly episode, we hope you enjoy!

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]]> Jen and Brad talk about:

  • Upcoming changes to the podcast.
  • Jen going to a meet and greet with Corey Feldman and Jameson Newlander, aka the Frog Brothers from the "Lost Boys."
  • Honey Bear Tea.
  • Safe Passage Hot Chocolate Run.
  • Loving and hating the holidays.

A super jolly episode, we hope you enjoy!

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—Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com!

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]]> softserve true No 4259 218 full John Sheirer John Sheirer https://softserve.podbean.com/e/john-sheirer/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/john-sheirer/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/4e454d10-e267-3754-b93b-9c71b44b7b92 John Sheirer is a Northampton, Massachusetts, author whose works include memoir, fiction, poetry, essays, political satire, and photography. His most recent book is “Stumbling Through Adulthood,” is a collection of linked stories. 

For more than 30 years, John has taught writing and communications for at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, Connecticut, where he also serves as editor and faculty advisor for “Freshwater Literary Journal.” John also writes a monthly column on current events for the Western Massachusetts newspaper the “Daily Hampshire Gazette.”

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]]> John Sheirer is a Northampton, Massachusetts, author whose works include memoir, fiction, poetry, essays, political satire, and photography. His most recent book is “Stumbling Through Adulthood,” is a collection of linked stories. 

For more than 30 years, John has taught writing and communications for at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, Connecticut, where he also serves as editor and faculty advisor for “Freshwater Literary Journal.” John also writes a monthly column on current events for the Western Massachusetts newspaper the “Daily Hampshire Gazette.”

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]]> softserve true No 5780 217 full Thanksgiving 2022 Spectacular! Thanksgiving 2022 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/thanksgiving-2022-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/thanksgiving-2022-spectacular/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/155916ef-dbc3-374b-b440-a08629b33bab Jen and Brad slow it down like cold gravy for the Thanksgiving holiday and talk about:

  • A mysterious gift mailed to Brad.
  • What we're thankful for.
  • Colonialist myths about Thanksgiving.
  • Weird Thanksgiving traditions.
  • Thanksgiving safety tips.
  • Is it Maynard? Thanksgiving edition!

A super fun episode, we hope you enjoy!

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]]> Jen and Brad slow it down like cold gravy for the Thanksgiving holiday and talk about:

  • A mysterious gift mailed to Brad.
  • What we're thankful for.
  • Colonialist myths about Thanksgiving.
  • Weird Thanksgiving traditions.
  • Thanksgiving safety tips.
  • Is it Maynard? Thanksgiving edition!

A super fun episode, we hope you enjoy!

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]]> softserve true No 3652 216 full Jen and Brad Talk to 12-Year-Old Space Unicorn Jen and Brad Talk to 12-Year-Old Space Unicorn https://softserve.podbean.com/e/november-2022-updates-with-12-year-old-space-unicorn/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/november-2022-updates-with-12-year-old-space-unicorn/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/232d3892-fc88-3b63-8b7e-6a1f3250507f Jen and Brad are joined by their 12-year-old daughter, Space Unicorn, for a fun SAFE FOR WORK conversation about a whole bunch of topics, including:

  • Cell phones for kids;
  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (spoiler-free review);
  • Fortune cookies;
  • Preparing for a B'nai Mitzvah;
  • The Walking Dead;
  • Thanksgiving 2022 plans;
  • A whole lot more!

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]]> Jen and Brad are joined by their 12-year-old daughter, Space Unicorn, for a fun SAFE FOR WORK conversation about a whole bunch of topics, including:

  • Cell phones for kids;
  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (spoiler-free review);
  • Fortune cookies;
  • Preparing for a B'nai Mitzvah;
  • The Walking Dead;
  • Thanksgiving 2022 plans;
  • A whole lot more!

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]]> softserve true No 3243 215 full Alyssa Curran, Anna Martin, & Randy Gratton from the HEALing Communities Study: Ending the Opioid Overdose Epidemic. Alyssa Curran, Anna Martin, & Randy Gratton from the HEALing Communities Study: Ending the Opioid Overdose Epidemic. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/alyssa-curran-anna-martin-randy-gratton-from-the-healing-communities-study-ending-the-opioid-overdose-epidemic/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/alyssa-curran-anna-martin-randy-gratton-from-the-healing-communities-study-ending-the-opioid-overdose-epidemic/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/88d96b0d-bd6b-3897-8a43-dfdf327a9492 Alyssa Curran is the Community Coordinator for Belchertown and Ware, Massachusetts, in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) HEALing Communities Study. A primary goal of the program is to reduce opioid overdose fatality by 40% over 3 years in urban and rural areas across four states, including MA. Alyssa is joined by Anna Martin and Randy Gratton, who are also working with the HEALing Communities Study.

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]]> Alyssa Curran is the Community Coordinator for Belchertown and Ware, Massachusetts, in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) HEALing Communities Study. A primary goal of the program is to reduce opioid overdose fatality by 40% over 3 years in urban and rural areas across four states, including MA. Alyssa is joined by Anna Martin and Randy Gratton, who are also working with the HEALing Communities Study.

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]]> softserve true No 6674 214 full Jen & Brad November 2022 Spectacular! Jen & Brad November 2022 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/jen-brad-november-2022-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/jen-brad-november-2022-spectacular/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/68ae5441-6eca-339a-9ebe-e88f2ac855a7 In this episode, Jen and Brad talk about:

  • Driving kids everywhere.
  • Mortality
  • Halloween.
  • 21st wedding anniversary.
  • Thanksgiving plans.
  • What we're watching and listening to these days.

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]]> In this episode, Jen and Brad talk about:

  • Driving kids everywhere.
  • Mortality
  • Halloween.
  • 21st wedding anniversary.
  • Thanksgiving plans.
  • What we're watching and listening to these days.

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]]> softserve true No 3608 213 full Michael Medeiros: Poesia Pottery & Poetry Michael Medeiros: Poesia Pottery & Poetry https://softserve.podbean.com/e/michael-medeiros-poesia-pottery-poetry/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/michael-medeiros-poesia-pottery-poetry/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/33170f07-68cd-371e-aa21-7076f514bdc5 Michael Medeiros is the founder and chief potter of Poesia Pottery. Michael makes handmade ceramics for the garden and home, and teaches mindfulness through the practice of pottery. In addition to his work as a potter, Michael is also a poet and photographer.

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]]> Michael Medeiros is the founder and chief potter of Poesia Pottery. Michael makes handmade ceramics for the garden and home, and teaches mindfulness through the practice of pottery. In addition to his work as a potter, Michael is also a poet and photographer.

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]]> softserve true No 5320 212 full Paul R. Turner’s Obituary & ”The Cremation of Sam McGee” Paul R. Turner’s Obituary & ”The Cremation of Sam McGee” https://softserve.podbean.com/e/paul-r-turner-s-obituary-the-cremation-of-sam-mcgee/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/paul-r-turner-s-obituary-the-cremation-of-sam-mcgee/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/b299e353-eb65-3f83-83d3-2c41d3f8e00a On Monday, October 10, 2022, Brad’s father, Paul R. Turner, passed away at the age of 84 years.

In this short episode, after reading the obituary, Brad recites a poem that his father used to read to him as a child, “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” by Robert W. Service.

]]> On Monday, October 10, 2022, Brad’s father, Paul R. Turner, passed away at the age of 84 years.

In this short episode, after reading the obituary, Brad recites a poem that his father used to read to him as a child, “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” by Robert W. Service.

]]> softserve true No 1458 211 full Pasqualina Azzarello Pasqualina Azzarello https://softserve.podbean.com/e/pasqualina-azzarello/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/pasqualina-azzarello/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/adbe923b-252e-36af-809d-e55960233ced Pasqualina Azzarello is an artist, community leader, and educator who works with others to cultivate generative spaces, initiatives, and partnerships that are innovative, collaborative, and inclusive of all participants. Her work has been featured and covered in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and other publications. Pasqualina also serves as City Arts Coordinator at Easthampton City Arts in Easthampton, MA, and is a graphic recorder and facilitator.

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]]> Pasqualina Azzarello is an artist, community leader, and educator who works with others to cultivate generative spaces, initiatives, and partnerships that are innovative, collaborative, and inclusive of all participants. Her work has been featured and covered in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and other publications. Pasqualina also serves as City Arts Coordinator at Easthampton City Arts in Easthampton, MA, and is a graphic recorder and facilitator.

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]]> softserve true No 5798 210 full Fall is Here & the Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival Fall is Here & the Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival https://softserve.podbean.com/e/fall-is-here-the-quabbin-garlic-and-arts-festival/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/fall-is-here-the-quabbin-garlic-and-arts-festival/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/01089d94-decf-3cbe-aa44-3b2e6d11ac5b Fall is here!

In this episode, Jen and Brad talk about:

  • October and death.
  • the town election.
  • what's new with us.
  • the arrival of fall.
  • Glade Plug-Ins.
  • the "Bros" movie.
  • Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew review.
  • A dog walking encounter.
  • Going to the 2022 Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival.
  • What we're watching and listening to these days.

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]]> Fall is here!

In this episode, Jen and Brad talk about:

  • October and death.
  • the town election.
  • what's new with us.
  • the arrival of fall.
  • Glade Plug-Ins.
  • the "Bros" movie.
  • Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew review.
  • A dog walking encounter.
  • Going to the 2022 Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival.
  • What we're watching and listening to these days.

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]]> softserve true No 4629 209 full Odin Goldman Odin Goldman https://softserve.podbean.com/e/odin-goldman/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/odin-goldman/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/3c9eecf3-398b-3079-813f-5a3c36049d0d Odin Goldman is the “Grand Papermancer” and owner of Susurrate Press, an independent small press focused on custom bookbinding and small publications, including short run artist books, (fan)zines, literary fiction, non-fiction and poetry.

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]]> Odin Goldman is the “Grand Papermancer” and owner of Susurrate Press, an independent small press focused on custom bookbinding and small publications, including short run artist books, (fan)zines, literary fiction, non-fiction and poetry.

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]]> softserve true No 4236 208 full Lesa Lessard-Pearson Lesa Lessard-Pearson https://softserve.podbean.com/e/lesa-lessard-pearson/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/lesa-lessard-pearson/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:10:30 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/5593ba11-2169-3922-b6fe-ae4556318eae Lesa Lessard-Pearson is a candidate for Select Board in Belchertown, MA. 

Raised and educated in MA, Lesa plans to bring her deep well of experience and know-how in business, communications, and leadership to this important town leadership role.

This was a super-informative and fun conversation that covered, Lesa's love of Belchertown, the importance of inclusion, why she is ready to serve on the Select Board, pickle ball, and a whole lot more!

Connect with Lesa and her campaign at https://www.facebook.com/lesaforbtown.

]]> Lesa Lessard-Pearson is a candidate for Select Board in Belchertown, MA. 

Raised and educated in MA, Lesa plans to bring her deep well of experience and know-how in business, communications, and leadership to this important town leadership role.

This was a super-informative and fun conversation that covered, Lesa's love of Belchertown, the importance of inclusion, why she is ready to serve on the Select Board, pickle ball, and a whole lot more!

Connect with Lesa and her campaign at https://www.facebook.com/lesaforbtown.

]]> softserve true No 3864 207 full Break the Chains, Find Your Flame! Break the Chains, Find Your Flame! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/break-the-chains-find-your-flame/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/break-the-chains-find-your-flame/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/168a81ea-4424-30ed-b081-3bfdbec586c3 Jen and Brad appear on Steven Opalenik's Break the Chains, Find Your Flame podcast!

We talked about a whole bunch of fun stuff, including comic books and movies; Jen and Brad's "origin stories"; how we started the Soft Serve Podcast; what superpowers we want; what things that most people think of as "normal," have been challenging for us.

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]]> Jen and Brad appear on Steven Opalenik's Break the Chains, Find Your Flame podcast!

We talked about a whole bunch of fun stuff, including comic books and movies; Jen and Brad's "origin stories"; how we started the Soft Serve Podcast; what superpowers we want; what things that most people think of as "normal," have been challenging for us.

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]]> softserve true No 3947 206 full Claire Walton & Brent ”The High Five Guy” Walton Claire Walton & Brent ”The High Five Guy” Walton https://softserve.podbean.com/e/claire-brent-walton/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/claire-brent-walton/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/a66d5c10-8bbc-3837-8cfd-2f5de27467a8 Our guests this week are Claire Walton and Brent "The High Five Guy" Walton, the owners of Liberty Woods, a 75+ acre horse farm in the Western MA town of Belchertown. Claire and Brent offer horsemanship, boarding, yoga, meditation, life coaching, an Airbnb— and more!

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]]> Our guests this week are Claire Walton and Brent "The High Five Guy" Walton, the owners of Liberty Woods, a 75+ acre horse farm in the Western MA town of Belchertown. Claire and Brent offer horsemanship, boarding, yoga, meditation, life coaching, an Airbnb— and more!

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]]> softserve true No 4659 205 full Favorite Things About the Fall Season. Favorite Things About the Fall Season. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/favorite-things-about-the-fall-season/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/favorite-things-about-the-fall-season/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/903eac44-d82a-3a8a-874f-8139e225256b Fall is right around the corner!

In this episode, Jen and Brad talk about:

  • The end of summer.
  • What's new with Jen.
  • Brad's experimenting with new art.
  • Our favorite things about the fall season.
  • Jen being a "Sandman-Zilla."
  • What we're watching and listening to these days.

We also play a new installment of our Is it Maynard? game!

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]]> Fall is right around the corner!

In this episode, Jen and Brad talk about:

  • The end of summer.
  • What's new with Jen.
  • Brad's experimenting with new art.
  • Our favorite things about the fall season.
  • Jen being a "Sandman-Zilla."
  • What we're watching and listening to these days.

We also play a new installment of our Is it Maynard? game!

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]]> softserve true No 4267 204 full Scott Graves: Getting Past COVID, Economic Development, & Podcasting. Scott Graves: Getting Past COVID, Economic Development, & Podcasting. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/scott-m-graves-returns-getting-past-covid-economic-development-podcasts/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/scott-m-graves-returns-getting-past-covid-economic-development-podcasts/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/f0df87c4-681a-3e2b-976c-f8f282b78448 Our guest this week is Scott Graves, founder of SM Graves Associates and host of the Are We Here Yet? Podcast, which is a part of his M the Media Project. We talked to Scott about Business Triage, a business program done in partnership with Valley Venture Mentors that is designed to assist businesses in getting beyond the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

We also talked with Scott about his podcast and some other really interesting stuff!

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]]> Our guest this week is Scott Graves, founder of SM Graves Associates and host of the Are We Here Yet? Podcast, which is a part of his M the Media Project. We talked to Scott about Business Triage, a business program done in partnership with Valley Venture Mentors that is designed to assist businesses in getting beyond the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

We also talked with Scott about his podcast and some other really interesting stuff!

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]]> softserve true No 5905 203 full Brian Westbrook: RPM Fest 2022! Brian Westbrook: RPM Fest 2022! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/brian-westbrook-rpm-fest-2022/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/brian-westbrook-rpm-fest-2022/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/47a798e9-d2dd-340a-a7cb-cf204472cf8e Brian Westbrook is the owner of PDP Productions and Sonic Titan Studios, and is one of the organizers of RPM Fest 2022, a heavy music and camping festival in Montague, MA that takes place over Labor Day weekend. RPM Fest features 50 + bands, entertainment, vendors, and lots of activities.  

Brian is also the drummer for Lich King, a thrash metal band.

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]]> Brian Westbrook is the owner of PDP Productions and Sonic Titan Studios, and is one of the organizers of RPM Fest 2022, a heavy music and camping festival in Montague, MA that takes place over Labor Day weekend. RPM Fest features 50 + bands, entertainment, vendors, and lots of activities.  

Brian is also the drummer for Lich King, a thrash metal band.

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]]> softserve true No 4378 202 full Caitlin Sepeda for Sheriff Caitlin Sepeda for Sheriff https://softserve.podbean.com/e/caitlin-sepeda-for-sheriff/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/caitlin-sepeda-for-sheriff/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/91750dd1-9874-3ce8-8aea-e598f697f1a5 Caitlin Sepeda is a candidate for Sheriff for Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Caitlin is a registered nurse with a decade of correctional experience, nearly all of it at the Hampshire County House of Corrections. As a well-versed, educated, and trained professional, Caitlin is ready to lead the Hampshire Sheriff's Office into the next phase of evolution in corrections and through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with an eye towards the future.

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]]> Caitlin Sepeda is a candidate for Sheriff for Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Caitlin is a registered nurse with a decade of correctional experience, nearly all of it at the Hampshire County House of Corrections. As a well-versed, educated, and trained professional, Caitlin is ready to lead the Hampshire Sheriff's Office into the next phase of evolution in corrections and through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with an eye towards the future.

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]]> softserve true No 4170 201 full August Spectacular! August Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/august-is-the-breast-month/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/august-is-the-breast-month/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/743150fe-3557-349d-a7ac-d4a38dffb826 Jen and Brad talk about what they've been up to the last couple of weeks:

  • Planning for a party.
  • Getting stranded with a dead car, and Brad almost getting electrocuted by changing the car battery.
  • Jen getting her breasts measured and a new bra size.
  • What makes music erotic.
  • Jen's spoiler-free review of Netflix's "The Sandman," and how important the comics were to her as a teenager.

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]]> Jen and Brad talk about what they've been up to the last couple of weeks:

  • Planning for a party.
  • Getting stranded with a dead car, and Brad almost getting electrocuted by changing the car battery.
  • Jen getting her breasts measured and a new bra size.
  • What makes music erotic.
  • Jen's spoiler-free review of Netflix's "The Sandman," and how important the comics were to her as a teenager.

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]]> softserve true No 4492 200 full Paul Richmond Paul Richmond https://softserve.podbean.com/e/paul-richmond/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/paul-richmond/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/3e4f10ee-6e92-300c-b5e8-5a302f60d55c Paul Richmond is a spoken word artist and the owner/operator of HumAn Error Publishing. Paul has published more than six books, performs his work with the band Do it Now, and was named National Beat Poet Laureate (USA) for 2019-2020, and State of MA Beat Poet Laureate for 2017-2019. In addition to performing internationally, Paul publishes other writers, and runs a word festival and various events in Western Massachusetts.

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]]> Paul Richmond is a spoken word artist and the owner/operator of HumAn Error Publishing. Paul has published more than six books, performs his work with the band Do it Now, and was named National Beat Poet Laureate (USA) for 2019-2020, and State of MA Beat Poet Laureate for 2017-2019. In addition to performing internationally, Paul publishes other writers, and runs a word festival and various events in Western Massachusetts.

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]]> softserve true No 8055 199 full End of July Fun! End of July Fun! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/random-stuff-bostons-north-end-beingpee-shy-rogerwaters-concertspringfield-comic-con-traderjoes-union-rallyis-it-maynardgame-nopereviewjan6-hearings/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/random-stuff-bostons-north-end-beingpee-shy-rogerwaters-concertspringfield-comic-con-traderjoes-union-rallyis-it-maynardgame-nopereviewjan6-hearings/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/0afd6edc-ac7e-3e2a-98a2-43d4355cf609 Jen and Brad talk about all the fun stuff they've been up to in the second half of July:

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]]> Jen and Brad talk about all the fun stuff they've been up to in the second half of July:

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]]> softserve true No 3777 198 full Jessi Cushenberry: Creator of Visionary Foods Jessi Cushenberry: Creator of Visionary Foods https://softserve.podbean.com/e/jessi-cushenberry-creator-of-visionary-foods/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/jessi-cushenberry-creator-of-visionary-foods/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/906550b6-7171-34cc-b101-62e0739410d4 Jessi Cushenberry is the creator of Visionary Foods, a company focused on offering healthy foods and CBD products. Jessi has a degree in kinesiology, and a minor in nutrition. She’s been a personal trainer focusing on healthy eating habits and all-natural solutions.

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]]> Jessi Cushenberry is the creator of Visionary Foods, a company focused on offering healthy foods and CBD products. Jessi has a degree in kinesiology, and a minor in nutrition. She’s been a personal trainer focusing on healthy eating habits and all-natural solutions.

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]]> softserve true No 4806 197 full Summer Updates & Why Does Jen Hate Fruit Flavored Ice Cream? Summer Updates & Why Does Jen Hate Fruit Flavored Ice Cream? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/summer-updates-why-does-jen-hate-fruit-flavored-ice-cream/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/summer-updates-why-does-jen-hate-fruit-flavored-ice-cream/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/e5567a0e-3ef1-3bff-bd36-24596662ef2c Stomping Jen and Brad discuss:

  • A trip to the White Mountains in NH.
  • Puscifer and Roger Waters concerts.
  • Jen's art show at 50 Arrow Gallery.
  • Why does Jen hate fruit flavored ice cream?
  • Thor: Love & Thunder movie.
  • Elvis movie.

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]]> Stomping Jen and Brad discuss:

  • A trip to the White Mountains in NH.
  • Puscifer and Roger Waters concerts.
  • Jen's art show at 50 Arrow Gallery.
  • Why does Jen hate fruit flavored ice cream?
  • Thor: Love & Thunder movie.
  • Elvis movie.

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]]> softserve true No 4462 196 full Bonni-Lynne Sandler (Saraswati) & Holistic Healing Bonni-Lynne Sandler (Saraswati) & Holistic Healing https://softserve.podbean.com/e/bonni-lynne-sandler-saraswati-holistic-healing/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/bonni-lynne-sandler-saraswati-holistic-healing/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/3f1d9711-1496-3b34-a6db-1be3bd0e2450 Bonni-Lynne Sandler, who is also known by her spiritual name, Saraswati, is a Holistic Healing Provider in South Hadley, MA, who treats "issues in the tissues,” such as trauma, grief, pain, and addiction by healing mind-body connections.

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]]> Bonni-Lynne Sandler, who is also known by her spiritual name, Saraswati, is a Holistic Healing Provider in South Hadley, MA, who treats "issues in the tissues,” such as trauma, grief, pain, and addiction by healing mind-body connections.

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]]> softserve true No 4312 195 full Jen Turner— Visual Mashups Jen Turner— Visual Mashups https://softserve.podbean.com/e/jen-turner%e2%80%94-visual-mashups/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/jen-turner%e2%80%94-visual-mashups/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/49f9c47a-74b7-3fa2-90de-1850e32d9309 On the show is Jen Turner, a collage artist whose work under the name, Visual Mashups, lives in the intersection between visual images and written words.

Jen's current project, The Way Out is Through: A Reflection on the Time of COVID, on display at 50 Arrow Gallery in Easthampton, MA, has been described as, “one of those shows that truly gets in your head.” 

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]]> On the show is Jen Turner, a collage artist whose work under the name, Visual Mashups, lives in the intersection between visual images and written words.

Jen's current project, The Way Out is Through: A Reflection on the Time of COVID, on display at 50 Arrow Gallery in Easthampton, MA, has been described as, “one of those shows that truly gets in your head.” 

You can connect with Jen and her work at:

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]]> softserve true No 4338 194 full Craig Della Penna & Rail Trail Development Craig Della Penna & Rail Trail Development https://softserve.podbean.com/e/craig-della-penna-rail-trail-development/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/craig-della-penna-rail-trail-development/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/31178d88-c9c3-3be3-8fc6-c2cd1879527d Craig Della Penna is a nationally-recognized expert and consultant in the development of rail trails, which are old railroad lines converted to walking and biking trails. Craig work has been written about in the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, and the United Airlines in-flight magazine, Hemisphere.

In addition to his work with the Norwottuck Network on building out the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT), the longest rail trail in New England, Craig is a Western MA-based  community leader, realtor, and bed-and-breakfast owner. 

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]]> Craig Della Penna is a nationally-recognized expert and consultant in the development of rail trails, which are old railroad lines converted to walking and biking trails. Craig work has been written about in the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal, and the United Airlines in-flight magazine, Hemisphere.

In addition to his work with the Norwottuck Network on building out the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT), the longest rail trail in New England, Craig is a Western MA-based  community leader, realtor, and bed-and-breakfast owner. 

Connect with Craig Della Penna and learn more at:

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]]> softserve true No 5627 193 full Updates & Plans for Summer 2022 Updates & Plans for Summer 2022 https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-s-happening-in-summer-2022/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-s-happening-in-summer-2022/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/164941a1-d76e-3516-aafd-b4afcf041fa1 Stomping Jen and Sawtooth discuss:

  • Jen's bras.
  • The January 6 Hearings and the Supreme Court.
  • Jen walking in a runway fashion show and other weekend fun.
  • Jen's art show at 50 Arrow Gallery.
  • Our summer plans.
  • Listeners in Ukraine.

Links to check out:

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]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth discuss:

  • Jen's bras.
  • The January 6 Hearings and the Supreme Court.
  • Jen walking in a runway fashion show and other weekend fun.
  • Jen's art show at 50 Arrow Gallery.
  • Our summer plans.
  • Listeners in Ukraine.

Links to check out:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 4395 192 full Mikey Mosher Mikey Mosher https://softserve.podbean.com/e/mikey-mosher/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/mikey-mosher/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/f8d4e617-db4c-362a-b74e-7d8ff4ea55d6 Mikey Mosher is a Chicago-based artist whose work is based in collage, video, projection, sculpture, and installation.

Heavily influenced by his background in religious studies, Mikey's work reflects on the religious and spiritual qualities of secular American life, capitalism, and media culture. 

Connect with Mikey at:

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]]> Mikey Mosher is a Chicago-based artist whose work is based in collage, video, projection, sculpture, and installation.

Heavily influenced by his background in religious studies, Mikey's work reflects on the religious and spiritual qualities of secular American life, capitalism, and media culture. 

Connect with Mikey at:

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]]> softserve true No 6713 191 full Celebrating Pride Month 2022! Celebrating Pride Month 2022! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-2022/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/ways-to-celebrate-pride-month-2022/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/3281797a-acbf-36a3-aa68-8898d3e4a78d Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • Sawtooth almost killing the dog.
  • Memorial Day 2022.
  • Pride month & ways to celebrate. 
  • Top Gun: Maverick; Picard; and Better Call Saul.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • Sawtooth almost killing the dog.
  • Memorial Day 2022.
  • Pride month & ways to celebrate. 
  • Top Gun: Maverick; Picard; and Better Call Saul.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 3794 190 full Stephen Ruff from Hoop City Supply Co. Stephen Ruff from Hoop City Supply Co. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/stephen-ruff-from-hoop-city-supply-co/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/stephen-ruff-from-hoop-city-supply-co/#comments Wed, 25 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/1b8dd495-7c9c-338f-a428-f27c242a4d62 Stephen Ruff is the entrepreneur behind Springfield, MA’s Hoop City Supply Co., a clothing company that is making classic, comfortable styles that express love and gratitude for the city of Springfield, MA.

You can connect with Stephen Ruff and Hoop City Supply Co. at:

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]]> Stephen Ruff is the entrepreneur behind Springfield, MA’s Hoop City Supply Co., a clothing company that is making classic, comfortable styles that express love and gratitude for the city of Springfield, MA.

You can connect with Stephen Ruff and Hoop City Supply Co. at:

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]]> softserve true No 3830 189 full What will the world be like in 25 years? What will the world be like in 25 years? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-will-the-world-be-like-in-25-years/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-will-the-world-be-like-in-25-years/#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/43b1f5df-45d0-3786-8b39-949c7e51fdb1 Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • Jen winning re-election and what comes next!
  • An asshole who shops at Whole Foods.
  • What the world is going to be like in 25 years.
  • Ozarks; We Crashed; and Picard.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • Jen winning re-election and what comes next!
  • An asshole who shops at Whole Foods.
  • What the world is going to be like in 25 years.
  • Ozarks; We Crashed; and Picard.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 3756 188 full Dave Eyerman & Natural Spirituality Dave Eyerman & Natural Spirituality https://softserve.podbean.com/e/dave-eyerman-natural-spirituality/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/dave-eyerman-natural-spirituality/#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/75ed1312-8d14-3c38-acde-c2fc40cdcc18 Dave Eyerman, a shamanic coach and acupuncturist, returns to the show to talk with us about natural spirituality.

Dave describes the heart of his work as helping people discover the deepest layer of who they are, empowering them to live their most authentic and soulful life. Through this work, Dave addresses and nourishes all aspects of the person— physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

You can find Dave Eyerman at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> Dave Eyerman, a shamanic coach and acupuncturist, returns to the show to talk with us about natural spirituality.

Dave describes the heart of his work as helping people discover the deepest layer of who they are, empowering them to live their most authentic and soulful life. Through this work, Dave addresses and nourishes all aspects of the person— physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

You can find Dave Eyerman at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 5766 187 full What positive thoughts do you have? What positive thoughts do you have? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-are-your-most-common-positive-thoughts/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-are-your-most-common-positive-thoughts/#comments Wed, 04 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/be2791d8-8bb3-32f4-8ca5-7d643b6fd086 Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • going to a May Day party and a fundraiser;
  • town politics;
  • our most common positive thoughts;
  • what we're watching on T.V. and listening to for music.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • going to a May Day party and a fundraiser;
  • town politics;
  • our most common positive thoughts;
  • what we're watching on T.V. and listening to for music.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 4475 186 full Johnny Miranda: Art, Community, Service, & Love. Johnny Miranda: Art, Community, Service, & Love. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/johnny-miranda/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/johnny-miranda/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/a617b23e-241a-3bab-9595-24ec17d81da2 Johnny Miranda Alomar is an artist, business owner, community leader, and co-founder of La Diaspora, a space in Chicopee, MA, for cultural, social, and creative appreciation, and acceptance.

We talked with Johnny about how he has been leading Chicopee’s art revolution; community; service to others; politics; love; and a whole lot more!

You can connect with Johnny Miranda at:

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]]> Johnny Miranda Alomar is an artist, business owner, community leader, and co-founder of La Diaspora, a space in Chicopee, MA, for cultural, social, and creative appreciation, and acceptance.

We talked with Johnny about how he has been leading Chicopee’s art revolution; community; service to others; politics; love; and a whole lot more!

You can connect with Johnny Miranda at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 4597 185 full What are your most common negative thoughts? What are your most common negative thoughts? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-are-your-most-common-negative-thoughts/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-are-your-most-common-negative-thoughts/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/0e0622ea-add6-3da9-9797-6afa3e9a77ab Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • Passover and Easter;
  • town politics;
  • our most common negative thoughts;
  • and the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • Passover and Easter;
  • town politics;
  • our most common negative thoughts;
  • and the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 3844 184 full Lenny Underwood from Upscale Socks. Lenny Underwood from Upscale Socks. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/lenny-underwood/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/lenny-underwood/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/023146fd-dc2e-353b-b0f3-773918f7372b Lenny Underwood is a Springfield, MA, entrepreneur and the founder of Upscale Socks and Underwood Photo.

We talked with Lenny about starting businesses, inspiration, and being part of— and the importance of giving back to — the community.

You can find and connect with Lenny at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out: —Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! —Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! —Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328 —TELL A FRIEND about our show!

]]> Lenny Underwood is a Springfield, MA, entrepreneur and the founder of Upscale Socks and Underwood Photo.

We talked with Lenny about starting businesses, inspiration, and being part of— and the importance of giving back to — the community.

You can find and connect with Lenny at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:
—Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com!
—Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes!
—Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328
—TELL A FRIEND about our show!

]]> softserve true No 5421 183 full Emerging from the Pandemic and Getting Back to ”Normal.” Emerging from the Pandemic and Getting Back to ”Normal.” https://softserve.podbean.com/e/emerging-from-the-pandemic-and-getting-back-to-normal/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/emerging-from-the-pandemic-and-getting-back-to-normal/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/b0cab230-80ee-3c77-b0ea-a14fb29129b8 On this episode, Jen and Sawtooth discuss:

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]]> On this episode, Jen and Sawtooth discuss:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 3774 182 full Fetch Brew Company Fetch Brew Company https://softserve.podbean.com/e/fetch-brew-company/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/fetch-brew-company/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/79158a53-ed36-322b-906d-f32bdef637a3 On the show are Stacey and Bryan Rossano from Fetch Brew Co., a Belchertown, MA-based craft brewery that has been producing tasty brews since 2017 for the love of dogs and beer!

You can find Fetch Brew Co. on the Web and Socials at:

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]]> On the show are Stacey and Bryan Rossano from Fetch Brew Co., a Belchertown, MA-based craft brewery that has been producing tasty brews since 2017 for the love of dogs and beer!

You can find Fetch Brew Co. on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 5038 181 full Spring 2022 Spectacular! Spring 2022 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/spring-2022-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/spring-2022-spectacular/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/6fe85b0a-3d91-3789-8e58-893ea0d9e0eb We celebrate the arrival of Spring 2022! Some of the stuff we talk about on this episode:

  • Jen running for public office again.
  • Sawtooth deciding not running for state representative.
  • Thoughts on the season we call "Spring."
  • Broadway plays.
  • Why doesn't Starbucks have a "Spring drink?"
  • Springtime animal sex.
  • A review of the movie, "Turning Red."
  • The end of the podcast?

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]]> We celebrate the arrival of Spring 2022! Some of the stuff we talk about on this episode:

  • Jen running for public office again.
  • Sawtooth deciding not running for state representative.
  • Thoughts on the season we call "Spring."
  • Broadway plays.
  • Why doesn't Starbucks have a "Spring drink?"
  • Springtime animal sex.
  • A review of the movie, "Turning Red."
  • The end of the podcast?

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 4335 180 full Laurie Herrick & Choosing Abundance. Laurie Herrick & Choosing Abundance. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/laurie-herrick-choosing-abundance/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/laurie-herrick-choosing-abundance/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/4a3b51ff-e122-32db-bae3-71a91ce15230 Laurie Herrick is the author of Choose Abundance, a book about how to build a culture of philanthropy, which will result in a resource-abundant organization. 

Laurie is also the founder and President of Rainmaker Consulting, experts in Fundraising Strategy, Leadership Development, and Strategic Planning. 

Since 2002, Laurie and Rainmaker have helped their clients raise over $250 million!

 

You can find Laurie, Rainmaker, and Choose Abundance on the Web and Socials at:

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—TELL A FRIEND about our show!

]]> Laurie Herrick is the author of Choose Abundance, a book about how to build a culture of philanthropy, which will result in a resource-abundant organization. 

Laurie is also the founder and President of Rainmaker Consulting, experts in Fundraising Strategy, Leadership Development, and Strategic Planning. 

Since 2002, Laurie and Rainmaker have helped their clients raise over $250 million!

 

You can find Laurie, Rainmaker, and Choose Abundance on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

—Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com!

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—Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328

—TELL A FRIEND about our show!

]]> softserve true No 5416 179 full Sawtooth’s 48th Birthday & The Batman Spoiler-Free Review. Sawtooth’s 48th Birthday & The Batman Spoiler-Free Review. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-177-sawtooth-s-48th-birthday-the-batman-spoiler-free-review/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-177-sawtooth-s-48th-birthday-the-batman-spoiler-free-review/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/f1b5e0c9-499c-397c-8dad-3ac6893e8734 Sawtooth and Jen talk about Sawtooth turning 48, health issues with getting older, a spoiler-free review of The Batman, and a whole lot more!

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

—Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com!

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—Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328

—TELL A FRIEND about our show!

]]> Sawtooth and Jen talk about Sawtooth turning 48, health issues with getting older, a spoiler-free review of The Batman, and a whole lot more!

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

—Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com!

—Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes!

—Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328

—TELL A FRIEND about our show!

]]> softserve true No 4835 178 full Sharona Color Art. Sharona Color Art. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-176-sharona-color-art/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-176-sharona-color-art/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/f5535bf9-36cf-3654-aede-a05abf3eeede Sharona Leshner from Sharona Color Art is an artist who loves to make and share colorful art, and help others unblock their creativity.

You can find Sharona on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

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]]> Sharona Leshner from Sharona Color Art is an artist who loves to make and share colorful art, and help others unblock their creativity.

You can find Sharona on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

—Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com!

—Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes!

—Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328

—TELL A FRIEND about our show!

]]> softserve true No 4625 177 full February 2022 Funtime Spectacular! February 2022 Funtime Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-175-february-funtime-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-175-february-funtime-spectacular/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/405c828f-aab3-351d-bdf6-4780a599ec07 On this super-fun episode, Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • New Shure Sm7B microphones.
  • Sawtooth's first live radio appearance on WHMP.
  • Rewatching Seinfeld.
  • Stomping Jen planning to go away for a few days.
  • The cleanliness of dog and cat assholes.
  • Is Subway good food?
  • The Tool concert that Jen went to.
  • Merkins (female pubic wigs).
  • The proper pronunciation of "enchilada."
  • Changing dog food.
  • Yellowstone and Euphoria.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> On this super-fun episode, Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • New Shure Sm7B microphones.
  • Sawtooth's first live radio appearance on WHMP.
  • Rewatching Seinfeld.
  • Stomping Jen planning to go away for a few days.
  • The cleanliness of dog and cat assholes.
  • Is Subway good food?
  • The Tool concert that Jen went to.
  • Merkins (female pubic wigs).
  • The proper pronunciation of "enchilada."
  • Changing dog food.
  • Yellowstone and Euphoria.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 3650 176 full Writer Jordan Hall. Writer Jordan Hall. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-174-writer-jordan-hall/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-174-writer-jordan-hall/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/429e80e1-966b-3309-9142-b207ccb6b03d Jordan Hall is a Western Massachusetts-based writer whose work focuses on nature and society's underbelly.

You can find Jordan Hall on the Web and Socials at:

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]]> Jordan Hall is a Western Massachusetts-based writer whose work focuses on nature and society's underbelly.

You can find Jordan Hall on the Web and Socials at:

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]]> softserve true No 5181 175 full Deep Winter 2021-2022 Spectacular! Deep Winter 2021-2022 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-173-deep-winter-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-173-deep-winter-spectacular/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/278f47ee-921b-3b7b-8a93-209794792186 On this super-fun episode, Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • the deep cold winter and coronavirus blues.
  • going out to dinner and bowling.
  • an ice skating a-hole.
  • Jen looking forward to going to a Tool concert.
  • Sawtooth's new satanic Baphomet statue.
  • how to properly dispose of egg shells.
  • a set of lost car keys.
  • mosh pits and proper concert etiquette.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> On this super-fun episode, Stomping Jen and Sawtooth sit down to discuss:

  • the deep cold winter and coronavirus blues.
  • going out to dinner and bowling.
  • an ice skating a-hole.
  • Jen looking forward to going to a Tool concert.
  • Sawtooth's new satanic Baphomet statue.
  • how to properly dispose of egg shells.
  • a set of lost car keys.
  • mosh pits and proper concert etiquette.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 4358 174 full Steven Opalenik from The Promethean Project. Steven Opalenik from The Promethean Project. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-172-steven-opalenik-from-the-promethean-project/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-172-steven-opalenik-from-the-promethean-project/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/b7414326-6233-35e1-9cb6-eb977df6e38d On the show is Steven Opalenik from The Promethean Project, a non-profit wellness center whose mission is to create a one stop shop for peoples’ physical, mental, and holistic health needs and goals.

You can find Steven and The Promethean Project on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> On the show is Steven Opalenik from The Promethean Project, a non-profit wellness center whose mission is to create a one stop shop for peoples’ physical, mental, and holistic health needs and goals.

You can find Steven and The Promethean Project on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 4131 173 full Dennis Hackett from The Reminder Interviews Sawtooth & Stomping Jen. Dennis Hackett from The Reminder Interviews Sawtooth & Stomping Jen. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-171-dennis-hackett-from-the-reminder-interviews-sawtooth-stomping-jen/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-171-dennis-hackett-from-the-reminder-interviews-sawtooth-stomping-jen/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/46e7a8b2-f5d5-3316-a6b2-66637720478e Dennis Hackett from The Reminder newspaper interviews Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank about the Soft Serve Podcast for a feature article, Podcast encourages conversation and learning about Pioneer Valley.

Super fun conversation full of many laughs!

Check out the article in The Reminder here: https://www.thereminder.com/localnews/belchertown/podcast-encourages-conversation-and-learning-about/

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]]> Dennis Hackett from The Reminder newspaper interviews Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank about the Soft Serve Podcast for a feature article, Podcast encourages conversation and learning about Pioneer Valley.

Super fun conversation full of many laughs!

Check out the article in The Reminder here: https://www.thereminder.com/localnews/belchertown/podcast-encourages-conversation-and-learning-about/

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 3039 172 full Jen Wood from Speakman Sisters Natural Hand-Dyed Yarns. Jen Wood from Speakman Sisters Natural Hand-Dyed Yarns. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/jen-wood-from-speakman-sisters-natural-hand-dyed-yarns/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/jen-wood-from-speakman-sisters-natural-hand-dyed-yarns/#comments Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/9834873b-6b72-3242-afa0-2bc51827060f On the show is Jen Wood from Speakman Sisters, a Worcester, MA-base company that produces natural hand-dyed yarns.

We talked to Jen all about the fascinating world of hand-dyed yarns and starting her company, Speakman Sisters.

You can find Speakman Sisters on the Web and Socials at:

You can also donate to help Jen reach her crowd-funding goal of raising capital to go toward leasing a space; obtaining larger equipment (burners, stoves, pots, etc.); creating small shipping and shopping areas; furnishing a meeting space; and building a dyer’s garden on the property: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/speakman-sisters-new-hope

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Thanks, we love you!

]]> On the show is Jen Wood from Speakman Sisters, a Worcester, MA-base company that produces natural hand-dyed yarns.

We talked to Jen all about the fascinating world of hand-dyed yarns and starting her company, Speakman Sisters.

You can find Speakman Sisters on the Web and Socials at:

You can also donate to help Jen reach her crowd-funding goal of raising capital to go toward leasing a space; obtaining larger equipment (burners, stoves, pots, etc.); creating small shipping and shopping areas; furnishing a meeting space; and building a dyer’s garden on the property: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/speakman-sisters-new-hope

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]]> softserve true No 4756 171 full Stephen Bryla & Go With the Float. Stephen Bryla & Go With the Float. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-169-stephen-bryla-go-with-the-float/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-169-stephen-bryla-go-with-the-float/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/f5dc7f92-2a78-3382-aa21-65329bd6a4cc Stephen Bryla is owner of Go with the Float, a floatation therapy center in Easthampton, MA. 

Floating is an experience that involves lying down in a saltwater solution in silent darkness, and is a simple way to achieve profound relaxation, meditation & wellness. Reduce stress, relieve pain, and explore deep states of relaxation, while floating in 1,200 pounds of soothing magnesium sulfate (epsom salt).  

We talked with Stephen all about this, how he got into floatation therapy, what floating is like, and more!

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]]> Stephen Bryla is owner of Go with the Float, a floatation therapy center in Easthampton, MA. 

Floating is an experience that involves lying down in a saltwater solution in silent darkness, and is a simple way to achieve profound relaxation, meditation & wellness. Reduce stress, relieve pain, and explore deep states of relaxation, while floating in 1,200 pounds of soothing magnesium sulfate (epsom salt).  

We talked with Stephen all about this, how he got into floatation therapy, what floating is like, and more!

You can find Go With the Float on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

Thanks, we love you!

]]> softserve true No 6139 170 full Holiday Cruise & New Year Spectacular! Holiday Cruise & New Year Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-168-holiday-corona-cruise-new-year-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-168-holiday-corona-cruise-new-year-spectacular/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/eea2b9df-f3d0-3438-9697-d5a9696ff4b9 Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank talk about their winter holiday cruise, during which they got infected with coronavirus.

Sawtooth also discusses New Year traditions, the most common resolutions people make, and gives his own New Year resolutions for 2022.

]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank talk about their winter holiday cruise, during which they got infected with coronavirus.

Sawtooth also discusses New Year traditions, the most common resolutions people make, and gives his own New Year resolutions for 2022.

]]> softserve true No 3802 169 full Therese Schecter & My So-Called Selfish Life. Therese Schecter & My So-Called Selfish Life. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-167-therese-schecter-my-so-called-selfish-life/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-167-therese-schecter-my-so-called-selfish-life/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/2262f0f6-ef29-3df0-83fa-2caef6ae8bf2 On the show is the award-winning filmmaker, writer, and founder of the feminist production company, Trixie Films, Therese Shechter. 

Therese talked to us about her latest documentary, “My So Called Selfish Life,” a film about women who are child-free by choice. It’s the third part of a a trilogy that includes I was a Teenage Feminist (2005) and How to Lose Your Virginity (2013).

Therese’s films have appeared around the world and her work is in more than 300 universities, non-profits, and libraries.

You can find Therese Schecter on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> On the show is the award-winning filmmaker, writer, and founder of the feminist production company, Trixie Films, Therese Shechter. 

Therese talked to us about her latest documentary, “My So Called Selfish Life,” a film about women who are child-free by choice. It’s the third part of a a trilogy that includes I was a Teenage Feminist (2005) and How to Lose Your Virginity (2013).

Therese’s films have appeared around the world and her work is in more than 300 universities, non-profits, and libraries.

You can find Therese Schecter on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

]]> softserve true No 6069 168 full Christmas 2021 Spectacular! Christmas 2021 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-166-christmas-2021-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-166-christmas-2021-spectacular/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/21473903-6099-3e05-9b57-130f84ab6a5d On this episode, Shivering Jim joins us to talk about Christmas memories, strange and forgotten traditions, and awful Christmas foods.

We also debut Sawtooth’s first song, “What’s So Merry About Christmas?” which you can also HEAR ON SOUNDCLOUD.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

Thanks, we love you!

]]> On this episode, Shivering Jim joins us to talk about Christmas memories, strange and forgotten traditions, and awful Christmas foods.

We also debut Sawtooth’s first song, “What’s So Merry About Christmas?” which you can also HEAR ON SOUNDCLOUD.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

Thanks, we love you!

]]> softserve true No 5087 167 full High Tea. High Tea. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-165-high-tea/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-165-high-tea/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/85302f35-ac8f-3e1a-b22b-b6f7922c237f On the show are Isabella DeHerdt and Isaac Eliot from High Tea, an indie-folk duo. Their music is a concoction of sweepingly soulful harmonies, guitar riffs to knock your socks off, and a refreshing blend of old blues and new pop. These two musicians fill spaces with homegrown story telling and Lumineer-esque vocals. Their songs are ripe with americana heartbreak and tell tales of growing up, going wild, and always coming back to the ones you love.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

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]]> On the show are Isabella DeHerdt and Isaac Eliot from High Tea, an indie-folk duo. Their music is a concoction of sweepingly soulful harmonies, guitar riffs to knock your socks off, and a refreshing blend of old blues and new pop. These two musicians fill spaces with homegrown story telling and Lumineer-esque vocals. Their songs are ripe with americana heartbreak and tell tales of growing up, going wild, and always coming back to the ones you love.

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

Thanks, we love you!

]]> softserve true No 5254 166 full Hanukkah 2021 Spectacular! Hanukkah 2021 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-164-chanukah-2021-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-164-chanukah-2021-spectacular/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/0d8ef7fc-579e-3940-942e-96d279982102 Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank reflect on Hanukkah 2021, and talk about:

  • The story of Hanukkah (including Sawtooth's failed attempt at telling it) ;
  • Fun Hanukkah facts;
  • What they did for each of the 8 nights.
  • Hanukkah movies.
  • Other fun stuff!

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

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]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank reflect on Hanukkah 2021, and talk about:

  • The story of Hanukkah (including Sawtooth's failed attempt at telling it) ;
  • Fun Hanukkah facts;
  • What they did for each of the 8 nights.
  • Hanukkah movies.
  • Other fun stuff!

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:

Thanks, we love you!

]]> softserve true No 3344 165 full Mike Vito & Cold Water Fisheries Conservation. Mike Vito & Cold Water Fisheries Conservation. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/mike-vito-cold-water-fisheries-conservation/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/mike-vito-cold-water-fisheries-conservation/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/87e4b350-4b41-38b4-a41d-244772b2e9bf softserve true No 4883 164 full Thanksgiving 2021 Spectacular! Thanksgiving 2021 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-162-thanksgiving-2021-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-162-thanksgiving-2021-spectacular/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/3993927a-921d-39cd-80c5-cfacadecaf72 Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank slow it down for the Thanksgiving holiday and talk about

  • plans for Thanksgiving 2021;
  • memories of Thanksgivings past;
  • Sawtooth's new holiday light installation, "The Holiday Spirit;
  • things they're thankful for;
  • and stupid Thanksgiving Trivia.

A super fun episode, we hope you enjoy!

Links to unlearning colonialist Thanksgiving narratives/myths:

 

If you like our show, here's a few things you can do to help us out:  

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]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank slow it down for the Thanksgiving holiday and talk about

  • plans for Thanksgiving 2021;
  • memories of Thanksgivings past;
  • Sawtooth's new holiday light installation, "The Holiday Spirit;
  • things they're thankful for;
  • and stupid Thanksgiving Trivia.

A super fun episode, we hope you enjoy!

Links to unlearning colonialist Thanksgiving narratives/myths:

 

If you like our show, here's a few things you can do to help us out:  

Thanks, we love you!

]]> softserve true No 4257 163 full Michele Lyman & Yoga. Michele Lyman & Yoga. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-161-michele-lyman-yoga/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-161-michele-lyman-yoga/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/6ec2e4e1-6cc3-3d89-ac32-b6dcbcacb3bf Michele Lyman is the owner of a yoga studio in South Hadley, MA, called Serenity Yoga. During the Covid-19 pandemic,  Michele started Michele K Lyman to help people struggling with anxiety find a way to better manage it with yoga and mindfulness.

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]]> Michele Lyman is the owner of a yoga studio in South Hadley, MA, called Serenity Yoga. During the Covid-19 pandemic,  Michele started Michele K Lyman to help people struggling with anxiety find a way to better manage it with yoga and mindfulness.

Find Michele Lyman on:

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]]> softserve true No 6255 162 full New Website Photo Shoot Spectacular! New Website Photo Shoot Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-160-new-website-photo-shoot-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-160-new-website-photo-shoot-spectacular/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/27b23068-d475-3c15-8ee2-d43b66fcf21a In this episode, Sawtooth and Jen do a show while being photographed for the new Soft Serve Podcast website!

A really fun episode covering a whole bunch stuff including:

  • wedding anniversaries and gifts;
  • why old people always have furs;
  • past and future podcast guests;
  • a new business idea for a XXX-rated ceramics shop;
  • and a LOT more!

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:  

Also, please check out our AMAZING photographer, April Eve Images, and Web Designer, Amy Weiss!

Thanks, we love you!

]]> In this episode, Sawtooth and Jen do a show while being photographed for the new Soft Serve Podcast website!

A really fun episode covering a whole bunch stuff including:

  • wedding anniversaries and gifts;
  • why old people always have furs;
  • past and future podcast guests;
  • a new business idea for a XXX-rated ceramics shop;
  • and a LOT more!

If you like our show, there’s a few things you can do to help us out:  

Also, please check out our AMAZING photographer, April Eve Images, and Web Designer, Amy Weiss!

Thanks, we love you!

]]> softserve true No 3303 161 full Zachary J McDowell: Wikipedia & the Representation of Reality. Zachary J McDowell: Wikipedia & the Representation of Reality. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-159-zachary-j-mcdowell-wikipedia-the-representation-of-reality/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-159-zachary-j-mcdowell-wikipedia-the-representation-of-reality/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/1d94af4f-02d1-37c2-8cdd-b56896c0fa0f Zachary J McDowell is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Department of Communication. His work focuses on access and advocacy in digitally mediated spaces. 

Zach talked with us about his new open access book that he co-authored, Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality.

You can find Zach on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, please subscribe and download our episode, and Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts!

]]> Zachary J McDowell is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Department of Communication. His work focuses on access and advocacy in digitally mediated spaces. 

Zach talked with us about his new open access book that he co-authored, Wikipedia and the Representation of Reality.

You can find Zach on the Web and Socials at:

If you like our show, please subscribe and download our episode, and Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts!

]]> softserve true No 6111 160 full Halloween 2021 Spooktacular! Halloween 2021 Spooktacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-158-halloween-2021-spooktacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-158-halloween-2021-spooktacular/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/d89c1f96-de48-3ee6-a7f7-ec4e83eb832a On our Halloween 2021 special, we are joined by a FC Zinn, Lindsey the Celtic Fairy, and Chris Boo(r)denca to talk about this spooky time of year!

We talked about:

  • the history of Halloween.
  • what we love about Halloween and special memories of the holiday.
  • trick-or-treating and Halloween pranks.
  • favorite Halloween candy and costumes. 
  • Decorating for Halloween.
  • Jack-O'-lanterns— simple or complex?
  • Plans for Halloween 2021.

Guest links:

If you like our show, please subscribe and download our episode, and Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts!

Thanks!

]]> On our Halloween 2021 special, we are joined by a FC Zinn, Lindsey the Celtic Fairy, and Chris Boo(r)denca to talk about this spooky time of year!

We talked about:

  • the history of Halloween.
  • what we love about Halloween and special memories of the holiday.
  • trick-or-treating and Halloween pranks.
  • favorite Halloween candy and costumes. 
  • Decorating for Halloween.
  • Jack-O'-lanterns— simple or complex?
  • Plans for Halloween 2021.

Guest links:

If you like our show, please subscribe and download our episode, and Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts!

Thanks!

]]> softserve true No 6713 159 full Malea Rhodes from Happy Valley Skate. Malea Rhodes from Happy Valley Skate. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-157-malea-rhodes-from-happy-valley-skate/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-157-malea-rhodes-from-happy-valley-skate/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/0eee6e49-1b2b-3c6e-b3d9-3c9d51e2b086 On the show is Malea Rhodes, the founder of Happy Valley Skate, an organization that is focused on passing along Malea’s love and knowledge of skating to others.

You can find Malea on the Web and Socials at:

Website: https://www.happyvalleyskate.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyRollerSkate

Instagram (@skatewesternmass)

Articles on skating:

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/a35151297/roller-skating-revival-history-origins/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rollerskating-pandemic-black-community_l_5f32f0fac5b64cc99fdf2153

]]> On the show is Malea Rhodes, the founder of Happy Valley Skate, an organization that is focused on passing along Malea’s love and knowledge of skating to others.

You can find Malea on the Web and Socials at:

Website: https://www.happyvalleyskate.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyValleyRollerSkate

Instagram (@skatewesternmass)

Articles on skating:

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/a35151297/roller-skating-revival-history-origins/

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rollerskating-pandemic-black-community_l_5f32f0fac5b64cc99fdf2153

]]> softserve true No 5023 158 full Douglas Wolk—All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told. Douglas Wolk—All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-156-douglas-wolk%e2%80%94all-the-marvels-a-journey-to-the-ends-of-the-biggest-story-ever-told/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-156-douglas-wolk%e2%80%94all-the-marvels-a-journey-to-the-ends-of-the-biggest-story-ever-told/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/4fbeb112-797b-3a94-bfd4-477f0358ffbe On the show is Douglas Wolk, a freelance journalist, critic, and author of the book All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told. His other work has appeared in TIME, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and a bunch of other places.

Get All the Marvels at https://www.amazon.com/All-Marvels-Journey-Biggest-Story/dp/0735222169

Find and connect with Douglas on:

]]> On the show is Douglas Wolk, a freelance journalist, critic, and author of the book All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told. His other work has appeared in TIME, the New York Times, the Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and a bunch of other places.

Get All the Marvels at https://www.amazon.com/All-Marvels-Journey-Biggest-Story/dp/0735222169

Find and connect with Douglas on:

]]> softserve true No 6605 157 full Fall 2021 Spectacular! Fall 2021 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-155-fall-2021-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-155-fall-2021-spectacular/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/cbfb0fe8-1993-31b8-9968-3f73102fb349 On our Fall 2021 Spectacular! it’s just Stomping Jen and Sawtooth, talking about the Fall season, and a whole bunch of other stuff:

  • Sawtooth’s Grandmother advising him about Jen’s “figure.
  • Bathrobes, housecoats, and smoking jackets.
  • Teenage Sawtooth trying to be a Wiccan and doing astral projection.
  • Halloween decorating traditions.
  • Stomping Jen hinting we should end the podcast.
  • Daylight savings time and how much it sucks.
  • Story about an old Lady and a bear.
  • Sawtooth’s migraines and Mental Health Awareness month.
  • What’s Sawtooth up to when he brings Stomping Jen coffee in bed?
  • Candy Corn and pumpkin lattes.
  • And a LOT more!

If you like our show, please subscribe/download and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

]]> On our Fall 2021 Spectacular! it’s just Stomping Jen and Sawtooth, talking about the Fall season, and a whole bunch of other stuff:

  • Sawtooth’s Grandmother advising him about Jen’s “figure.
  • Bathrobes, housecoats, and smoking jackets.
  • Teenage Sawtooth trying to be a Wiccan and doing astral projection.
  • Halloween decorating traditions.
  • Stomping Jen hinting we should end the podcast.
  • Daylight savings time and how much it sucks.
  • Story about an old Lady and a bear.
  • Sawtooth’s migraines and Mental Health Awareness month.
  • What’s Sawtooth up to when he brings Stomping Jen coffee in bed?
  • Candy Corn and pumpkin lattes.
  • And a LOT more!

If you like our show, please subscribe/download and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

]]> softserve true No 3852 156 full Jenny Franz— Better Together Dog Rescue. Jenny Franz— Better Together Dog Rescue. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-154-jenny-franz%e2%80%94-better-together-dog-rescue/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-154-jenny-franz%e2%80%94-better-together-dog-rescue/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/09b9f162-c79b-3775-a2fc-86a52ace31de On the show is Jenny Franz from Better Together Dog Rescue, a dedicated team of professionals bringing change to the animal welfare field. They believe that no healthy or adoptable dog should be euthanized due to lack of space, and that dogs should be with their families and life circumstances should not stand in the way. To prevent dogs from being surrendered to the shelters, Better Together Dog Rescue provides resources and supplies to community members so their beloved dog can stay with them, right where they belong.

You can help the mission of Better Together Dog Rescue to support perfectly imperfect dogs and their people through adoption and community support by checking out Better Together Dog Rescue on the web and the socials:

]]> On the show is Jenny Franz from Better Together Dog Rescue, a dedicated team of professionals bringing change to the animal welfare field. They believe that no healthy or adoptable dog should be euthanized due to lack of space, and that dogs should be with their families and life circumstances should not stand in the way. To prevent dogs from being surrendered to the shelters, Better Together Dog Rescue provides resources and supplies to community members so their beloved dog can stay with them, right where they belong.

You can help the mission of Better Together Dog Rescue to support perfectly imperfect dogs and their people through adoption and community support by checking out Better Together Dog Rescue on the web and the socials:

]]> softserve true No 5453 155 full Greg Sestero. Greg Sestero. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-153-greg-sestero/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-153-greg-sestero/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/ee4e2f71-1a84-3dae-bc3b-e50218c7398d On the show is Greg Sestero, the New York Times best-selling author of the Oscar-nominated The Disaster Artist and Co-Star of the cult classic, The Room.

Greg also recently wrote and produced Best F(r)iends Volume 1 and Volume 2 (Lionsgate) and was recently seen in Netflix's popular gothic-drama mini-series The Haunting of Bly Manor. 

His directorial/ horror genre debut, Miracle Valley, is slated for release in 2022.

You can find and connect with Greg Sestero online at:

]]> On the show is Greg Sestero, the New York Times best-selling author of the Oscar-nominated The Disaster Artist and Co-Star of the cult classic, The Room.

Greg also recently wrote and produced Best F(r)iends Volume 1 and Volume 2 (Lionsgate) and was recently seen in Netflix's popular gothic-drama mini-series The Haunting of Bly Manor. 

His directorial/ horror genre debut, Miracle Valley, is slated for release in 2022.

You can find and connect with Greg Sestero online at:

]]> softserve true No 4957 154 full Hannah Rechtschaffen & Creative Placemaking. Hannah Rechtschaffen & Creative Placemaking. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-152-hannah-rechtschaffen-creative-placemaking/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-152-hannah-rechtschaffen-creative-placemaking/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/a0305d1a-602f-309b-9ebd-2fbaa3a03ab1 On the show is Hannah Rechtschaffen, who is here to talk to us about creative placemaking, and how we can do community and economic development in a more arts-forward, sustainable, and inclusive way. 

You can find Hannah out there on the Web and on the socials at:

]]> On the show is Hannah Rechtschaffen, who is here to talk to us about creative placemaking, and how we can do community and economic development in a more arts-forward, sustainable, and inclusive way. 

You can find Hannah out there on the Web and on the socials at:

]]> softserve true No 5127 153 full End of Summer 2021 Spectacular! End of Summer 2021 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-151-end-of-summer-2021-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-151-end-of-summer-2021-spectacular/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/6a2b706d-34db-3592-b03d-12bdd9ba4c63 Stomping Jen and Sawtooth recap Summer 2021 and talk about some of the adventures they had, including:

If this isn't enough, Sawtooth and Stomping Jen also discuss having to put their 15-year-old cat to sleep; why every T.V. show seems to need to have a Christmas episode; and Jen yelling at Sawtooth about some computer monitors.

]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth recap Summer 2021 and talk about some of the adventures they had, including:

If this isn't enough, Sawtooth and Stomping Jen also discuss having to put their 15-year-old cat to sleep; why every T.V. show seems to need to have a Christmas episode; and Jen yelling at Sawtooth about some computer monitors.

]]> softserve true No 4772 152 full UMass Amherst Poetry Society Reunion. UMass Amherst Poetry Society Reunion. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-150-umass-amherst-poetry-society-reunion-show/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-150-umass-amherst-poetry-society-reunion-show/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/2821715e-873f-3fd0-8646-2d36517229d4 Way back in the mid-1990's, Stomping Jen co-founded the Poetry Society at UMass Amherst when she was an undergraduate student. As fate would have it, this is where Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen met each other.

In this episode, Sawtooth and Jen are joined by some of the people who were there with them at the UMass Poetry Society and talk about its founding and what came after they left; the importance of community; where life took everybody over the last 25 years; and so much more!

]]> Way back in the mid-1990's, Stomping Jen co-founded the Poetry Society at UMass Amherst when she was an undergraduate student. As fate would have it, this is where Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen met each other.

In this episode, Sawtooth and Jen are joined by some of the people who were there with them at the UMass Poetry Society and talk about its founding and what came after they left; the importance of community; where life took everybody over the last 25 years; and so much more!

]]> softserve true No 6728 151 full Dan Reigner from Western Mass Pinball Club Dan Reigner from Western Mass Pinball Club https://softserve.podbean.com/e/dan-reigner-from-western-mass-pinball-club/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/dan-reigner-from-western-mass-pinball-club/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/c0d9be03-1ac5-3a3f-823e-0deaa408f664 On the show is Dan Reigner from Western Mass Pinball Club, a location in Western Massachusetts (Palmer, MA) for people to play pinball, including competitive league play and tournament play. All skill levels are welcome. Western Mass Pinball Club has games ranging from electromechanical to the newer LCD titles.

Find Western Mass Pinball Club at:

https://www.westernmasspinball.com/about.html

Facebook

]]> On the show is Dan Reigner from Western Mass Pinball Club, a location in Western Massachusetts (Palmer, MA) for people to play pinball, including competitive league play and tournament play. All skill levels are welcome. Western Mass Pinball Club has games ranging from electromechanical to the newer LCD titles.

Find Western Mass Pinball Club at:

https://www.westernmasspinball.com/about.html

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]]> softserve true No 4166 150 full Ang Roell from They Keep Bees Ang Roell from They Keep Bees https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-148-ang-roell-from-they-keep-bees/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-148-ang-roell-from-they-keep-bees/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/9219c62a-6e8d-3326-a189-fe52fe12e673 On the show is Ang Roell, who is a beekeeper, and beekeeping and workplace consultant. 

We talked with Ang about bees and beekeeping; the overlap between social insects and positive social change in humans (change making); how these things inform their work; and a whole lot more!

Find Ang Roell & They Keep Bees at:

https://www.theykeepbees.com/

https://www.theykeepbees.com/consulting

https://www.theykeepbees.com/beekeeping

Facebook

Instagram (@theykeepbees)

Ang's book, Radicalize the Hive: http://openbooks.library.umass.edu/radicalizethehive/

]]> On the show is Ang Roell, who is a beekeeper, and beekeeping and workplace consultant. 

We talked with Ang about bees and beekeeping; the overlap between social insects and positive social change in humans (change making); how these things inform their work; and a whole lot more!

Find Ang Roell & They Keep Bees at:

https://www.theykeepbees.com/

https://www.theykeepbees.com/consulting

https://www.theykeepbees.com/beekeeping

Facebook

Instagram (@theykeepbees)

Ang's book, Radicalize the Hive: http://openbooks.library.umass.edu/radicalizethehive/

]]> softserve true No 5361 149 full Dan Walker. Dan Walker. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-147-dan-walker/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-147-dan-walker/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/609a06b6-76af-305c-aa08-45e601e54b4d On the show i s Dan Walker, a Portland, Oregon-based photographer and artist.

We talked to Dan about photography; finding your passion; moving from New England and regrowing roots in the Pacific Northwest; cycling; and whole lot more.

You can find Dan on:

his Website: www.danwalker.me

Instagram, @dwalkphoto

]]> On the show i s Dan Walker, a Portland, Oregon-based photographer and artist.

We talked to Dan about photography; finding your passion; moving from New England and regrowing roots in the Pacific Northwest; cycling; and whole lot more.

You can find Dan on:

his Website: www.danwalker.me

Instagram, @dwalkphoto

]]> softserve true No 5321 148 full Kid-Free Summer 2021 Spectacular! Kid-Free Summer 2021 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-146-kid-free-summer-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-146-kid-free-summer-spectacular/#comments Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/a422d2dd-e0b8-3d1e-8250-f439cc297574 Stomping Jen and Sawtooth are without their kids, Ted and Space Unicorn, for a whole month!

On this episode, they talk about:

  • Ichabod, the sick cat.
  • Their kid-free "Summer of George" bucket list.
  • Sawtooth's knee and back injury.
  • Visiting York Beach Maine.
  • Stomping Jen's salad insecurity and plumb-pushing.

  • The Stomping Jen hardcore immortal lobster song on Joshua Michael Stewart’s “Bitches Banjo” album.

  • Sawtooth's experiences with their bidet.

  • Winning the Land of the Lost "funniest meme" contest.

Such a fun episode, we hope you enjoy it!

]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth are without their kids, Ted and Space Unicorn, for a whole month!

On this episode, they talk about:

  • Ichabod, the sick cat.
  • Their kid-free "Summer of George" bucket list.
  • Sawtooth's knee and back injury.
  • Visiting York Beach Maine.
  • Stomping Jen's salad insecurity and plumb-pushing.

  • The Stomping Jen hardcore immortal lobster song on Joshua Michael Stewart’s “Bitches Banjo” album.

  • Sawtooth's experiences with their bidet.

  • Winning the Land of the Lost "funniest meme" contest.

Such a fun episode, we hope you enjoy it!

]]> softserve true No 4233 147 full Freddy Lopez—The Logic ’Cast! Freddy Lopez—The Logic ’Cast! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-145-freddy-lopez%e2%80%94the-logic-cast/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-145-freddy-lopez%e2%80%94the-logic-cast/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/59d43c1c-8b4b-32af-bb1e-9a20e6daf7f0 On the show is Freddy Lopez, an entrepreneur, community leader, and conveyer of his unique brand of logic! 

Freddy is an inspiring human being, we know you’re going to love this conversation as much as we did!

Find Freddy out there on the Web and socials at:

 

]]> On the show is Freddy Lopez, an entrepreneur, community leader, and conveyer of his unique brand of logic! 

Freddy is an inspiring human being, we know you’re going to love this conversation as much as we did!

Find Freddy out there on the Web and socials at:

 

]]> softserve true No 4910 146 full Poet Adam Grabowski. Poet Adam Grabowski. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-144-poet-adam-grabowski/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-144-poet-adam-grabowski/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/e2b99ae7-88d7-3f07-88a2-b29940522ba0 Adam Grabowski is a poet whose writing has appeared in such journals as Off the Coast, Sixth Finch, jubilat, DMQ Review, Hobart, Rust + Moth, Exit 7, Bullets into Bells (online), past-ten, Night Coffee, Drunk in a Midnight Choir, Meat for Tea, The Naugatuck River Review, Radius, and elsewhere.

A two time 2021 Pushcart nominee and the recipient of a 2020 Parent-Writer Fellowship from the Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing, Adam holds an MFA in Writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and lives in Western Massachusetts.

Find Adam on the Web at https://www.adamgrabowskipoetry.com, and on The 'Gram and Facebook.

Email Adam at adamfgee@gmail.com.

]]> Adam Grabowski is a poet whose writing has appeared in such journals as Off the Coast, Sixth Finch, jubilat, DMQ Review, Hobart, Rust + Moth, Exit 7, Bullets into Bells (online), past-ten, Night Coffee, Drunk in a Midnight Choir, Meat for Tea, The Naugatuck River Review, Radius, and elsewhere.

A two time 2021 Pushcart nominee and the recipient of a 2020 Parent-Writer Fellowship from the Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing, Adam holds an MFA in Writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and lives in Western Massachusetts.

Find Adam on the Web at https://www.adamgrabowskipoetry.com, and on The 'Gram and Facebook.

Email Adam at adamfgee@gmail.com.

]]> softserve true No 5440 145 full Tiffany Marchand: Night Carver Designs & Behind the Maker Podcast Tiffany Marchand: Night Carver Designs & Behind the Maker Podcast https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-143-tiffany-marchand-night-carver-designs-behind-the-maker-podcast/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-143-tiffany-marchand-night-carver-designs-behind-the-maker-podcast/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/8cb64f9d-9683-378b-8b7f-eaf0d1c020f0 Tiffany Marchand is the owner of Night Carver Designs and co-host of the Behind the Maker

podcast.

Look at Tiffany’s Linktree to find her out there on the Web and the socials:

https://linktr.ee/nightcarverdesigns.

Also:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightcarverdesigns

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightcarverdesigns/

Behind the Maker Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-DNn4LzXVuPxLpW1wqi-A/videos

@behindthemakerpodcast: https://www.instagram.com/behindthemakerpodcast/

 

]]> Tiffany Marchand is the owner of Night Carver Designs and co-host of the Behind the Maker

podcast.

Look at Tiffany’s Linktree to find her out there on the Web and the socials:

https://linktr.ee/nightcarverdesigns.

Also:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightcarverdesigns

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightcarverdesigns/

Behind the Maker Podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-DNn4LzXVuPxLpW1wqi-A/videos

@behindthemakerpodcast: https://www.instagram.com/behindthemakerpodcast/

 

]]> softserve true No 3568 144 full Fourth of July 2021 Spectacular! Fourth of July 2021 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-142-fourth-of-july-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-142-fourth-of-july-spectacular/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/c8cd8f82-3bff-3964-83a5-73d3ace93bfe On this episode, Sawtooth and Stomping Jen talk about:

  • Their 2021 4th of July celebration (and why Sawtooth hates fireworks)
  • Why they feel like the neighborhood pariahs
  • Disc Golf
  • Eating in a restaurant
  • Anti- vaxxers
  • Why Facebook town forums are not productive places to discuss racism
  • A bad experience with a body pillow
  • Getting rejected by Valley Free Radio
  • Songs by Joshua Michael Stewart

Here's some links for things we talked referenced:

 

]]> On this episode, Sawtooth and Stomping Jen talk about:

  • Their 2021 4th of July celebration (and why Sawtooth hates fireworks)
  • Why they feel like the neighborhood pariahs
  • Disc Golf
  • Eating in a restaurant
  • Anti- vaxxers
  • Why Facebook town forums are not productive places to discuss racism
  • A bad experience with a body pillow
  • Getting rejected by Valley Free Radio
  • Songs by Joshua Michael Stewart

Here's some links for things we talked referenced:

 

]]> softserve true No 4234 143 full Cakes by Pip. Cakes by Pip. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-141-cakes-by-pip/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-141-cakes-by-pip/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:47:35 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/4898ed3d-1cd8-36a0-ba6a-2c976fea8321 We are joined by Sarah Maroney from Cakes by Pip, a baker who specializes in creating custom cakes (and other sweets) that are unique to each individual order.

]]> We are joined by Sarah Maroney from Cakes by Pip, a baker who specializes in creating custom cakes (and other sweets) that are unique to each individual order.

]]> softserve true No 5118 142 full Southwest Vacation Spectacular! Southwest Vacation Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-140-vacation-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-140-vacation-spectacular/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/9c05a757-a004-3ac9-a4ee-e874f774039a Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank are joined by their kids, Ted and Space Unicorn, to discuss their epic 2-week journey through parts of the U.S. Southwest: Las Vegas; Bryce Canyon; Zion National Park; The Grand Canyon; Sedona, Arizona; Jerome, Arizona; and Cottonwood, Arizona.

]]> Stomping Jen and Sawtooth Frank are joined by their kids, Ted and Space Unicorn, to discuss their epic 2-week journey through parts of the U.S. Southwest: Las Vegas; Bryce Canyon; Zion National Park; The Grand Canyon; Sedona, Arizona; Jerome, Arizona; and Cottonwood, Arizona.

]]> softserve true No 5158 141 full Online Dating with Juicy D. Online Dating with Juicy D. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-139-online-dating-with-juicy-d/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-139-online-dating-with-juicy-d/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/2e3c4db6-11b9-320a-aa54-2ba020e68bbe Juicy D, a man who defies description, joins us for a racy conversation about the world of online dating.

Our conversation covered dating apps, the importance of communication, and how to stay safe out there in the digital world of dating and hooking-up.

Links:

]]> Juicy D, a man who defies description, joins us for a racy conversation about the world of online dating.

Our conversation covered dating apps, the importance of communication, and how to stay safe out there in the digital world of dating and hooking-up.

Links:

]]> softserve true No 6489 140 full Belchertown Community Alliance (BCA). Belchertown Community Alliance (BCA). https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-138-belchertown-community-alliance-bca/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-138-belchertown-community-alliance-bca/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/18f2daf2-0667-3a7c-b86b-2a66a7d8aca7 April and Sarah talk to us about the Belchertown Community Alliance (BCA), whose goal is to enrich Belchertown, MA, through repurposing underutilized landscapes to provide accessible space for artistic, technical, and educational pursuits for everyone.

Find BCA on:

]]> April and Sarah talk to us about the Belchertown Community Alliance (BCA), whose goal is to enrich Belchertown, MA, through repurposing underutilized landscapes to provide accessible space for artistic, technical, and educational pursuits for everyone.

Find BCA on:

]]> softserve true No 5785 139 full Divya Akhouri. Divya Akhouri. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-137-divya-akhouri/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-137-divya-akhouri/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/78a786e0-dfbb-345e-b175-6e54b8c52542 Divya Akhouri is a Los Angeles-based photographer and artist who has photographed Priyanka Chopra, Erin Lee Carr, Anjula Acharia, and the Jonas Brothers.

Divya's photographs have been featured in Forbes, Vogue India, Feed, Brownskin Beauty, and other places.

We talked to Divya about photography, painting, creativity, inspiration, and a whole lot more.

Find Divya on:

]]> Divya Akhouri is a Los Angeles-based photographer and artist who has photographed Priyanka Chopra, Erin Lee Carr, Anjula Acharia, and the Jonas Brothers.

Divya's photographs have been featured in Forbes, Vogue India, Feed, Brownskin Beauty, and other places.

We talked to Divya about photography, painting, creativity, inspiration, and a whole lot more.

Find Divya on:

]]> softserve true No 4852 138 full Britt Ruhe from Commonwealth Murals. Britt Ruhe from Commonwealth Murals. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-136-britt-ruhe-from-commonwealth-murals/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-136-britt-ruhe-from-commonwealth-murals/#comments Wed, 26 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/b88b05db-1c61-3b95-ad26-91672f545348 Britt Ruhe is the Director of Common Wealth Murals, an organization that creates murals to meaningfully engage and uplift communities. They are producing the 2021 Fresh Paint Springfield event from June 5 to 13 to create 10 to 15 new murals in downtown Springfield, MA.

Find Commonwealth Murals on:

]]> Britt Ruhe is the Director of Common Wealth Murals, an organization that creates murals to meaningfully engage and uplift communities. They are producing the 2021 Fresh Paint Springfield event from June 5 to 13 to create 10 to 15 new murals in downtown Springfield, MA.

Find Commonwealth Murals on:

]]> softserve true No 5934 137 full Nothing But Kindness—KB McConnell. Nothing But Kindness—KB McConnell. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-135-nothing-but-kindness%e2%80%94kb-mcconnell/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-135-nothing-but-kindness%e2%80%94kb-mcconnell/#comments Wed, 19 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/14e6f954-66fe-3c0e-844b-50c6f208b783 On the show is KB McConnell from Nothing But Kindness, a community organization focused on linking people who are struggling with unfairly stigmatized situations with resources that they can engage with on their own terms, so that they can find meaningful non-judgmental support and live happier lives as they see fit.

Find Nothing But Kindness and KB McConnell on:

]]> On the show is KB McConnell from Nothing But Kindness, a community organization focused on linking people who are struggling with unfairly stigmatized situations with resources that they can engage with on their own terms, so that they can find meaningful non-judgmental support and live happier lives as they see fit.

Find Nothing But Kindness and KB McConnell on:

]]> softserve true No 5511 136 full Tristan Dunn: Wire-Wrapped Jewelry Artist. Tristan Dunn: Wire-Wrapped Jewelry Artist. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-134-tristan-dunn-wire-wrapped-jewelry-artist/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-134-tristan-dunn-wire-wrapped-jewelry-artist/#comments Wed, 12 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/08af17a4-f4e2-335d-8c63-2c5ba4c8cadb On the show is Tristan Dunn, an artist who focuses on making hand-made, wire-wrapped jewelry.

In 2019 Tristan was runner up in the prestigious Saul Bell Jewelry Design Competition in the Emerging Jewelry Artists under age 22.

We talked to Tristan about his life, art, process, and a whole lot more!

Find Tristan on:

]]> On the show is Tristan Dunn, an artist who focuses on making hand-made, wire-wrapped jewelry.

In 2019 Tristan was runner up in the prestigious Saul Bell Jewelry Design Competition in the Emerging Jewelry Artists under age 22.

We talked to Tristan about his life, art, process, and a whole lot more!

Find Tristan on:

]]> softserve true No 7251 135 full Money, Food, & Public Service. Money, Food, & Public Service. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-133-money-food-public-service/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-133-money-food-public-service/#comments Wed, 05 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/dbdfaef9-31ae-33a1-8f48-a060c4589e05 We are joined by a "Mr. N," a money expert, foodie, former product development scientist, and candidate for public service.

]]> We are joined by a "Mr. N," a money expert, foodie, former product development scientist, and candidate for public service.

]]> softserve true No 4868 134 full Jena Schwartz. Jena Schwartz. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-132-jena-schwartz/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-132-jena-schwartz/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/e78d624b-23c0-3390-a3ae-394cdc310dd3 On the show is Jena Schwartz, a writer; 1:1 coach and creativity kindler and fire-starter; and lover of humanity.

Find Jena on:

]]> On the show is Jena Schwartz, a writer; 1:1 coach and creativity kindler and fire-starter; and lover of humanity.

Find Jena on:

]]> softserve true No 5446 133 full Global Vaccine Equity with Risa Silverman. Global Vaccine Equity with Risa Silverman. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-131-global-vaccine-equity-with-risa-silverman/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-131-global-vaccine-equity-with-risa-silverman/#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/4b7dbaa8-e4cd-3878-bc10-1eb76cd20bd2 On the show is Risa Silverman, a community leader and public health educator who is advocating for global vaccine equity.

Show links:

]]> On the show is Risa Silverman, a community leader and public health educator who is advocating for global vaccine equity.

Show links:

]]> softserve true No 4529 132 full Monica Borgatti. Monica Borgatti. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-130-monica-borgatti/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-130-monica-borgatti/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/3c49e89c-49f7-3a23-a00a-f21d984e54f0 On Episode 130, we are joined by Monica Borgatti, Board President of Empty Arms Bereavement Support, an organization who serves individuals whose babies have died through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death.

We talk to Monica about her experience as a bereaved parent and Empty Arms Bereavement Support; her work with the Women’s Fund; feminism in the 21st century; learning to ride a motorcycle at 40, and a whole lot more.

This episode will make you cry, laugh, and feel empowered!

Find Monica and her work here:

This episode is dedicated in loving memory to Josie Borgatti and all the mothers and parents who have suffered the loss of a baby, at any gestation or age.

]]> On Episode 130, we are joined by Monica Borgatti, Board President of Empty Arms Bereavement Support, an organization who serves individuals whose babies have died through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death.

We talk to Monica about her experience as a bereaved parent and Empty Arms Bereavement Support; her work with the Women’s Fund; feminism in the 21st century; learning to ride a motorcycle at 40, and a whole lot more.

This episode will make you cry, laugh, and feel empowered!

Find Monica and her work here:

This episode is dedicated in loving memory to Josie Borgatti and all the mothers and parents who have suffered the loss of a baby, at any gestation or age.

]]> softserve true No 5918 131 full Kim Carlino. Kim Carlino. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-129-kim-carlino/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-129-kim-carlino/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/8cbbea2b-27a0-38e7-8b43-a7b244c237bb Kim Carlino is an Easthampton, MA, artist whose works of eco-geometric abstraction explore themes of place, poetics, and experience. 

Kim’s work has appeared in The Boston Globe, Miami Art Guide, msn.com, and many other places.

Find Kim on:

]]> Kim Carlino is an Easthampton, MA, artist whose works of eco-geometric abstraction explore themes of place, poetics, and experience. 

Kim’s work has appeared in The Boston Globe, Miami Art Guide, msn.com, and many other places.

Find Kim on:

]]> softserve true No 4773 130 full Berkshire Ghost Detectives. Berkshire Ghost Detectives. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-128-berkshire-ghost-detectives/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-128-berkshire-ghost-detectives/#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/ce4fa0a1-3aa4-3977-9a69-feb7180f449c Spirit Hunter from Berkshire Ghost Detectives joins us to talk about the paranormal, investigating strange phenomena, and what it’s like to peer into the beyond.

]]> Spirit Hunter from Berkshire Ghost Detectives joins us to talk about the paranormal, investigating strange phenomena, and what it’s like to peer into the beyond.

]]> softserve true No 4083 129 full WandaVision Spectacular! WandaVision Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-127-wandavision-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-127-wandavision-spectacular/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/91efce21-9afa-322c-b211-de326b298b75 We assemble and discuss Disney + and Marvel Studios' WandaVision with our team of comic book and Marvel experts:

  • Jason Madrox the Multiple Ham.
  • Dynamite.
  • Night Scrawler.
  • Mr. the Professor X.
  • The Scarlett Jen.
  • Space Unicorn.
  • Sawclops.
]]> We assemble and discuss Disney + and Marvel Studios' WandaVision with our team of comic book and Marvel experts:

  • Jason Madrox the Multiple Ham.
  • Dynamite.
  • Night Scrawler.
  • Mr. the Professor X.
  • The Scarlett Jen.
  • Space Unicorn.
  • Sawclops.
]]> softserve true No 7655 128 full Paula Veleta from Studio 338 Handwoven. Paula Veleta from Studio 338 Handwoven. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-126-paula-veleta-from-studio-338-handwoven/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-126-paula-veleta-from-studio-338-handwoven/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/1ee816e4-8eb3-3e5f-a8d9-ece82a03fca6 Paula Veleta, who works out of her Studio 338 Handwoven in Easthampton, MA, is an artist who creates one-of-a-kind textiles for home and body with a mid century esthetic. These include pillows, blankets, throws, scarfs, hats, table runners, and more. 

Find Paula on:

]]> Paula Veleta, who works out of her Studio 338 Handwoven in Easthampton, MA, is an artist who creates one-of-a-kind textiles for home and body with a mid century esthetic. These include pillows, blankets, throws, scarfs, hats, table runners, and more. 

Find Paula on:

]]> softserve true No 4816 127 full Sawtooth’s 47th Birthday Spectacular! Sawtooth’s 47th Birthday Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-125-kids-cats-covid-nature-vs-nurture-and-aliens%e2%80%94-sawtooths-birthday-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-125-kids-cats-covid-nature-vs-nurture-and-aliens%e2%80%94-sawtooths-birthday-spectacular/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/e4227e61-9ecb-3ebd-84c8-3bd6f341d2c3 13-year-old Ted and 10-year-old Space Unicorn join us to celebrate Sawtooth's 47th birthday!

We also talk about some listener-requested topics including cats, the COVID-19 pandemic, nature vs. nurture, and aliens!

]]> 13-year-old Ted and 10-year-old Space Unicorn join us to celebrate Sawtooth's 47th birthday!

We also talk about some listener-requested topics including cats, the COVID-19 pandemic, nature vs. nurture, and aliens!

]]> softserve true No 4354 126 full Molly Hatch. Molly Hatch. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-124-molly-hatch/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-124-molly-hatch/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/56fcbf1f-197a-359d-912d-aec5b6624cbb On Episode 124 is Molly Hatch, and artist who creates tableware, home goods, stationery, and gifts designed to make the familiar new again. Somewhere between whimsical and traditional is where we feel right at home— that’s how she describes her unique design aesthetic.

Molly's work and designs can be found and seen everywhere around us: Target, Homegoods, Belk, Dillards, Chasing Paper, TJX, Macy's, Nordstrom, John Lewis & Partners, Garnet Hill, Land of Nod/Crate and Kids, Anthropologie, Galison, Chronicle Books, Quarto Books, Abrams Books, Graphique de France and more; the Great British Baking Show; and in museums and galleries.

Find Molly on:

]]> On Episode 124 is Molly Hatch, and artist who creates tableware, home goods, stationery, and gifts designed to make the familiar new again. Somewhere between whimsical and traditional is where we feel right at home— that’s how she describes her unique design aesthetic.

Molly's work and designs can be found and seen everywhere around us: Target, Homegoods, Belk, Dillards, Chasing Paper, TJX, Macy's, Nordstrom, John Lewis & Partners, Garnet Hill, Land of Nod/Crate and Kids, Anthropologie, Galison, Chronicle Books, Quarto Books, Abrams Books, Graphique de France and more; the Great British Baking Show; and in museums and galleries.

Find Molly on:

]]> softserve true No 5510 125 full Chanel Dubofsky: The Child-Free Choice. Chanel Dubofsky: The Child-Free Choice. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-123-chanel-dubofsky-the-child-free-choice/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-123-chanel-dubofsky-the-child-free-choice/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/2205ac66-5ec1-332e-aa03-1caf77e36e44 Chanel Dubofsky is a freelance writer with regular contributions to major feminist and cultural websites. Her writing on gender, sexuality, religion, popular culture and reproductive justice has been published i n Cosmopolitan, Rewire, Lilith, Extra Crispy, Ravishly, The Toast, The Frisky, Previously TV, The Billfold, The Forward, and others. 

Chanel is also the creator of the Marriage Project, an interview series about marriage in the media, experience and imagination. She has an MFA i n Fiction from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Chanel i s here to talk to us about women who are child-free by choice, and her participation in My So Called Selfish Life, an upcoming documentary film about the same topic.

Find Chanel on:

LinkedIn;

Instagram, @cdubofsky; and

Twitter, @chaneldubofsky

]]> Chanel Dubofsky is a freelance writer with regular contributions to major feminist and cultural websites. Her writing on gender, sexuality, religion, popular culture and reproductive justice has been published i n Cosmopolitan, Rewire, Lilith, Extra Crispy, Ravishly, The Toast, The Frisky, Previously TV, The Billfold, The Forward, and others. 

Chanel is also the creator of the Marriage Project, an interview series about marriage in the media, experience and imagination. She has an MFA i n Fiction from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Chanel i s here to talk to us about women who are child-free by choice, and her participation in My So Called Selfish Life, an upcoming documentary film about the same topic.

Find Chanel on:

LinkedIn;

Instagram, @cdubofsky; and

Twitter, @chaneldubofsky

]]> softserve true No 5601 124 full Valentine’s Day 2021 Spectacular!. Valentine’s Day 2021 Spectacular!. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-122-valentines-day-spectacular-other-updates/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-122-valentines-day-spectacular-other-updates/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/dfb1f877-d101-30cb-8b14-3e272862153f Shivering Jim joins Stomping Jen and Sawtooth to discuss a whole bunch of stuff, including:

  • Impeachment 2.0.
  • Soft Serve Podcast news.
  • Valentines Day.
  • Body odor problems and Theories.
  • Sullivan the cat is keeping sawtooth awake.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine debacle.
  • R.I.P. Shivering Jim's cat.
  • Joshua Michael Stewart's new album, Ghost in the Room
]]> Shivering Jim joins Stomping Jen and Sawtooth to discuss a whole bunch of stuff, including:

  • Impeachment 2.0.
  • Soft Serve Podcast news.
  • Valentines Day.
  • Body odor problems and Theories.
  • Sullivan the cat is keeping sawtooth awake.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine debacle.
  • R.I.P. Shivering Jim's cat.
  • Joshua Michael Stewart's new album, Ghost in the Room
]]> softserve true No 5188 123 full Monsoon Coffee Roastery. Monsoon Coffee Roastery. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-121-monsoon-coffee-roastery/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-121-monsoon-coffee-roastery/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/53aac888-81b6-3169-8d12-9337876a214e Andrea & Tim Monson from Monsoon Coffee Roastery, an environmentally conscious, community coffee roaster.

Find The Monsoon Roastery on:

]]> Andrea & Tim Monson from Monsoon Coffee Roastery, an environmentally conscious, community coffee roaster.

Find The Monsoon Roastery on:

]]> softserve true No 3612 122 full Chubby’s Ice Cream & Grill and Rustic Fusion Food Truck. Chubby’s Ice Cream & Grill and Rustic Fusion Food Truck. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-120-chubbys-ice-cream-grill-and-rustic-fusion-food-truck/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-120-chubbys-ice-cream-grill-and-rustic-fusion-food-truck/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/e1a6d431-dc5f-3805-b442-34aa0bf561d5 We talked to the owner/operator of Belchertown MA's Chubby's Ice Cream & Grill and Rustic Fusion food truck. Our conversation covered a whole lot, including running a small town restaurant/food truck, the art of BBQ, and following your passions.

Chubby’s

http://chubbysbelchertown.com

https://www.facebook.com/chubbysbelchertown

Rustic Fusion Mobile Catering Food Truck

http://rusticfusioncatering.com

https://www.facebook.com/Rustic-Fusion-1266518696857337

]]> We talked to the owner/operator of Belchertown MA's Chubby's Ice Cream & Grill and Rustic Fusion food truck. Our conversation covered a whole lot, including running a small town restaurant/food truck, the art of BBQ, and following your passions.

Chubby’s

http://chubbysbelchertown.com

https://www.facebook.com/chubbysbelchertown

Rustic Fusion Mobile Catering Food Truck

http://rusticfusioncatering.com

https://www.facebook.com/Rustic-Fusion-1266518696857337

]]> softserve true No 5742 121 full Rich Roots Genealogy: Rich Venezia. Rich Roots Genealogy: Rich Venezia. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/rich-roots-genealogy-rich-venezia/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/rich-roots-genealogy-rich-venezia/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/428c0992-92ad-3bb9-81a8-544388fbe2c8 Nationally recognized, award-winning genealogist and genealogical lecturer, Rich Venezia joins us to talk all about genealogy, immigration, and a lot more!

]]> Nationally recognized, award-winning genealogist and genealogical lecturer, Rich Venezia joins us to talk all about genealogy, immigration, and a lot more!

]]> softserve true No 6421 120 full Phoenix Fruit Farm’s Elly Vaughan. Phoenix Fruit Farm’s Elly Vaughan. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-118-phoenix-fruit-farms-elly-vaughan/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-118-phoenix-fruit-farms-elly-vaughan/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/2151b984-e97b-3893-925e-adb41cad1c45 Elly Vaughan is the owner/operator of Phoenix Fruit Farm in Belchertown, MA, which is committed to using the most eco-friendly practices to grow delicious, high-quality fruit for you and your family. They use advanced Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and foster a culture of environmental accountability in their daily work. They also focus on orchard cleanliness to prevent pest problems, and nurture pollinators by creating safe habitats for them and using mindful pest management practices. 

Web: https://phoenixfruitfarm.com

Facebook; Instagram, @phoenixfruitfarm

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce 2020 A+ Awards, “Leader in Innovation.” https://youtu.be/cZS6D-mGc0w

 

 

]]> Elly Vaughan is the owner/operator of Phoenix Fruit Farm in Belchertown, MA, which is committed to using the most eco-friendly practices to grow delicious, high-quality fruit for you and your family. They use advanced Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and foster a culture of environmental accountability in their daily work. They also focus on orchard cleanliness to prevent pest problems, and nurture pollinators by creating safe habitats for them and using mindful pest management practices. 

Web: https://phoenixfruitfarm.com

Facebook; Instagram, @phoenixfruitfarm

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce 2020 A+ Awards, “Leader in Innovation.” https://youtu.be/cZS6D-mGc0w

 

 

]]> softserve true No 5052 119 full Theory Wellness Medical & Recreational Cannabis Dispensary. Theory Wellness Medical & Recreational Cannabis Dispensary. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-117-theory-wellness-medical-recreational-cannabis-dispensary/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-117-theory-wellness-medical-recreational-cannabis-dispensary/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/3cc819e8-1de2-3396-b341-6b36c6016514 Thomas Winstanley from Theory Wellness, a medical and recreational cannabis brand that owns and operates cultivation, manufacturing, and retail licenses in Massachusetts and Maine, joins us to talk about cannabis.

Theory Wellness focuses on small batch, craft cannabis that they cultivate using sustainable techniques on their outdoor cannabis farm or at their state of the art indoor grow operations. They use unique genetics to develop in-house premium products that include flower, concentrates, edibles, and an array of infusions for medical and recreational customers in New England.

Web: https://theorywellness.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theorywellness/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theorywellness/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theorywellness

 

]]> Thomas Winstanley from Theory Wellness, a medical and recreational cannabis brand that owns and operates cultivation, manufacturing, and retail licenses in Massachusetts and Maine, joins us to talk about cannabis.

Theory Wellness focuses on small batch, craft cannabis that they cultivate using sustainable techniques on their outdoor cannabis farm or at their state of the art indoor grow operations. They use unique genetics to develop in-house premium products that include flower, concentrates, edibles, and an array of infusions for medical and recreational customers in New England.


Web: https://theorywellness.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theorywellness/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theorywellness/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/theorywellness

 

]]> softserve true No 6152 118 full Kelsey Hall: Accessibility & Ableism. Kelsey Hall: Accessibility & Ableism. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-116-kelsey-hall-accessibility-ableism/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-116-kelsey-hall-accessibility-ableism/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/e70ac96d-5839-375a-ac47-e57d79e5670a Kelsey Hall is an accessibility professional, academic, and community leader. You can find her at: 

]]> Kelsey Hall is an accessibility professional, academic, and community leader. You can find her at: 

]]> softserve true No 6884 117 full Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Season 2 & Beyond! Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Season 2 & Beyond! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-115-star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-beyond/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-115-star-wars-the-mandalorian-season-2-beyond/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/f6b31151-c35a-3873-93b9-d1aaa8837de7 Star Wars experts Kay Tano, Grand Moff Montgomery, and TK-413 join us to talk about Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Season 2, and a whole lot more!

!!!SPOILER ALERT!!!

This episode contains spoilers for all Star Wars-related content!

]]> Star Wars experts Kay Tano, Grand Moff Montgomery, and TK-413 join us to talk about Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Season 2, and a whole lot more!

!!!SPOILER ALERT!!!

This episode contains spoilers for all Star Wars-related content!

]]> softserve true No 6605 116 full Christmas 2020 Spectacular! Christmas 2020 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-114-christmas-2020-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-114-christmas-2020-spectacular/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/23cdfef4-5292-3fd9-8e36-315eb5ead711 Merry Christmas, friends!

On this episode, we talk all about Christmas in this year, 2020.

]]> Merry Christmas, friends!

On this episode, we talk all about Christmas in this year, 2020.

]]> softserve true No 2727 115 full Hanukkah 2020 Spectacular! Hanukkah 2020 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-113-hanukkah-2020-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-113-hanukkah-2020-spectacular/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/0fc50fbe-4ac1-3ca7-b530-50f838ac0492 In this episode, it's just Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen, sans guests, reflecting on Hanukkah 2020.

]]> In this episode, it's just Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen, sans guests, reflecting on Hanukkah 2020.

]]> softserve true No 2190 114 full Dave Eyerman: Shamanic Coaching & Acupuncture. Dave Eyerman: Shamanic Coaching & Acupuncture. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-112-dave-eyerman-shamanic-coaching-acupuncture/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-112-dave-eyerman-shamanic-coaching-acupuncture/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/458eb3c5-a805-33d7-9e51-5138e69a159d We talked to Dave Eyerman about acupuncture; shamanic life coaching and shamanic tools; and men's work.

Dave Eyerman, LAc, Shamanic Coaching and Acupuncture, looks to understand the fullness of who you are and see what can be done to help restore balance and harmony in your life, through the combination of coaching and acupuncture.

Dave has offices in Belchertown and Hampden, MA; dave@daveeyerman.com | (978) 503-1048

Web: https://www.daveeyerman.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveEyermanLAc

 

]]> We talked to Dave Eyerman about acupuncture; shamanic life coaching and shamanic tools; and men's work.

Dave Eyerman, LAc, Shamanic Coaching and Acupuncture, looks to understand the fullness of who you are and see what can be done to help restore balance and harmony in your life, through the combination of coaching and acupuncture.

Dave has offices in Belchertown and Hampden, MA; dave@daveeyerman.com | (978) 503-1048

Web: https://www.daveeyerman.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveEyermanLAc

 

]]> softserve true No 6815 113 full High Five Books & Lexi Walters Wright. High Five Books & Lexi Walters Wright. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-111-high-five-books-lexi-walters-wright/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-111-high-five-books-lexi-walters-wright/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/6fd3be46-54ab-3a8f-beed-7da63d7d8c4a High Five Books is an independent kids’ community bookstore in downtown Florence, Massachusetts. 

They are a neighborhood go-to for graphic novels, middle-grade readers, and picture books, plus art kits + other creative supplies. They also offer story times, book and art events, author and illustrator experiences, and other family-based community programs around literacy and creativity— also snacks!

And, of course, high fives anytime.

https://www.facebook.com/highfivebooks413

https://www.instagram.com/high_five_books/

https://twitter.com/High_Five_Books

 

]]> High Five Books is an independent kids’ community bookstore in downtown Florence, Massachusetts. 

They are a neighborhood go-to for graphic novels, middle-grade readers, and picture books, plus art kits + other creative supplies. They also offer story times, book and art events, author and illustrator experiences, and other family-based community programs around literacy and creativity— also snacks!

And, of course, high fives anytime.

https://www.facebook.com/highfivebooks413

https://www.instagram.com/high_five_books/

https://twitter.com/High_Five_Books

 

]]> softserve true No 4504 112 full Thanksgiving 2020. Thanksgiving 2020. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-110-thanksgiving-2020/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-110-thanksgiving-2020/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/e410efce-4637-31b8-9bd6-c07b0a5a9923 Stomping Jen, Sawtooth Frank, and the kids— Space Unicorn and Ted— give updates; discuss their plans for Thanksgiving; talk about what they are thankful for; and play messages of gratitude from guests.

]]> Stomping Jen, Sawtooth Frank, and the kids— Space Unicorn and Ted— give updates; discuss their plans for Thanksgiving; talk about what they are thankful for; and play messages of gratitude from guests.

]]> softserve true No 4725 111 full Anthropologist Virginia McLaurin & ”iShape MA” Project from Belchertown Justice Collaborative. Anthropologist Virginia McLaurin & ”iShape MA” Project from Belchertown Justice Collaborative. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-109-anthropologist-virginia-mclaurin-ishape-ma-project-from-belchertown-justice-collaborative/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-109-anthropologist-virginia-mclaurin-ishape-ma-project-from-belchertown-justice-collaborative/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/4c6961c3-88d6-3cc2-a38b-a1a89d012c16 Anthropologist Virginia McLaurin talks to us about iShape MA, a (free!) educational campaign sponsored by the Belchertown Justice Collaborative that is focused on celebrating and promoting Indigenous history and rights. This resource is accessible, flexible, and perfect for students and families. 

Virginia also talk to us about her experiences as an indigenous person, and her research as an anthropologist, some of which you can find here:

https://scholarworks.umass.edu/do/search/?q=author_lname%3A%22McLaurin%22%20author_fname%3A%22Virginia%22&start=0&context=179873&facet=

 

]]> Anthropologist Virginia McLaurin talks to us about iShape MA, a (free!) educational campaign sponsored by the Belchertown Justice Collaborative that is focused on celebrating and promoting Indigenous history and rights. This resource is accessible, flexible, and perfect for students and families. 

Virginia also talk to us about her experiences as an indigenous person, and her research as an anthropologist, some of which you can find here:

https://scholarworks.umass.edu/do/search/?q=author_lname%3A%22McLaurin%22%20author_fname%3A%22Virginia%22&start=0&context=179873&facet=

 

]]> softserve true No 5962 110 full Painter Chris Bordenca. Painter Chris Bordenca. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-108-painter-chris-bordenca/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-108-painter-chris-bordenca/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/aa803aef-0536-3172-8968-9893aa6e6885 Chris Bordenca is a painter from Belchertown, MA. His work focuses on a personal connection to objects and places from his youth in the seventies and eighties including paintings of action figures, toys, and arcade games from the era.

After a ten year hiatus he returned to painting mid 2018. Since then Chris has shown his work around the valley in group shows, as well as a show in Australia to benefit victims of the wildfires.  

His painting "Starless Sea With Keys" recently won first place for acrylic painting at the 2020 Northeast Fine Arts Exposition.

Chris is the Amherst Public Art Commission featured exhibiting artist for the months of November & December, 2020.

Chris is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst who lives with his family in Belchertown, MA.

https://bordenca.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chris_bordenca_art/

https://www.facebook.com/bordencaart/

https://www.facebook.com/amherstpublicartcommission

 

]]> Chris Bordenca is a painter from Belchertown, MA. His work focuses on a personal connection to objects and places from his youth in the seventies and eighties including paintings of action figures, toys, and arcade games from the era.

After a ten year hiatus he returned to painting mid 2018. Since then Chris has shown his work around the valley in group shows, as well as a show in Australia to benefit victims of the wildfires.  

His painting "Starless Sea With Keys" recently won first place for acrylic painting at the 2020 Northeast Fine Arts Exposition.

Chris is the Amherst Public Art Commission featured exhibiting artist for the months of November & December, 2020.

Chris is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst who lives with his family in Belchertown, MA.

https://bordenca.com/

https://www.instagram.com/chris_bordenca_art/

https://www.facebook.com/bordencaart/

https://www.facebook.com/amherstpublicartcommission

 

]]> softserve true No 5134 109 full Quabbin Valley Disc Golf. Quabbin Valley Disc Golf. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-107-quabbin-valley-disc-golf/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-107-quabbin-valley-disc-golf/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/8e808af2-cea4-3068-a5e3-39c38e0e1165 Brian Giggey, Chris Grazioso, and Nick O’Connor join us to talk how Belchertown, MA, is creating the town's first disc golf course, Quabbin Valley Disc Golf (QVDC). 

Disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. This is due in large part to the minimal costs associated with playing the sport and developing courses. Disc golf is also a lifetime sport enjoyed by people of all ages and provides a full body form of exercise.

Brian Giggey; Course designer, Explore Disc Golf:

]]> Brian Giggey, Chris Grazioso, and Nick O’Connor join us to talk how Belchertown, MA, is creating the town's first disc golf course, Quabbin Valley Disc Golf (QVDC). 

Disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. This is due in large part to the minimal costs associated with playing the sport and developing courses. Disc golf is also a lifetime sport enjoyed by people of all ages and provides a full body form of exercise.

Brian Giggey; Course designer, Explore Disc Golf:

]]> softserve true No 5011 108 full 2020 Election Special: Unfair & Unbalanced! 2020 Election Special: Unfair & Unbalanced! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-106-2020-election-special-unfair-unbalanced/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-106-2020-election-special-unfair-unbalanced/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/88cbabf1-327c-3bbe-8b3e-07c9cbab048d We are joined by guests Shiverin’ Jim, Lily Stowe-Alekman and Legs to talk about the 2020 National Election.

]]> We are joined by guests Shiverin’ Jim, Lily Stowe-Alekman and Legs to talk about the 2020 National Election.

]]> softserve true No 7163 107 full Community Ofrenda & Día de Muertos with Attack Bear Press. Community Ofrenda & Día de Muertos with Attack Bear Press. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-105-community-ofrenda-dia-de-muertos-with-attack-bear-press/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-105-community-ofrenda-dia-de-muertos-with-attack-bear-press/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/a901e7b1-3154-31d4-9886-450de1b139b0 Our friend Jason Montgomery from Attack Bear Press joins us to talk about the 2020 Community Ofrenda project in Holyoke, Massachusetts from October 31 -November 2, 2020.

Attack Bear Press. https://www.attackbearpress.com/community-ofrenda-2020

On Twitter: @attackbearpress. https://twitter.com/attackbearpress?s=20

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attackbearpress

]]> Our friend Jason Montgomery from Attack Bear Press joins us to talk about the 2020 Community Ofrenda project in Holyoke, Massachusetts from October 31 -November 2, 2020.

Attack Bear Press. https://www.attackbearpress.com/community-ofrenda-2020

On Twitter: @attackbearpress. https://twitter.com/attackbearpress?s=20

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attackbearpress

]]> softserve true No 4544 106 full Melina Bourdeau, Editor of The Belchertown, Granby, and Amherst Sentinel. Melina Bourdeau, Editor of The Belchertown, Granby, and Amherst Sentinel. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-104-melina-bourdeau-editor-of-the-belchertown-granby-amherst-sentinel/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-104-melina-bourdeau-editor-of-the-belchertown-granby-amherst-sentinel/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/c3cfd0ca-f6f3-3d9d-8c0e-540a6bdb29f4 Melina Bourdeau Editor of The Belchertown, Granby, and Amherst Sentinel, a hometown newspaper focusing on the Western MA towns of Belchertown, Granby, and Amherst.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/melinabourdeau

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurleyPublications

Web: http://sentinel.turley.com

Email: sentinel@turley.com

 

]]> Melina Bourdeau Editor of The Belchertown, Granby, and Amherst Sentinel, a hometown newspaper focusing on the Western MA towns of Belchertown, Granby, and Amherst.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/melinabourdeau

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurleyPublications

Web: http://sentinel.turley.com

Email: sentinel@turley.com

 

]]> softserve true No 4607 105 full Foundation for TJO Animals. Foundation for TJO Animals. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-103-kelvin-molina-brantley-foundation-for-tjo-animals/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-103-kelvin-molina-brantley-foundation-for-tjo-animals/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/4bb473e8-8038-3949-8f5a-7f6bb2180916 Kelvin Molina-Brantley is Executive Director of Foundation for TJO Animals, which funds medical care, and treatment to benefit the homeless animals at the Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center to improve their chances for adoption.

Kelvin also helped host the city of Springfield, MA annual Puerto Rican Day Parade online for 2020.

]]> Kelvin Molina-Brantley is Executive Director of Foundation for TJO Animals, which funds medical care, and treatment to benefit the homeless animals at the Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center to improve their chances for adoption.

Kelvin also helped host the city of Springfield, MA annual Puerto Rican Day Parade online for 2020.

]]> softserve true No 3936 104 full Nerdy Nellie: Politics Anxiety & Remote Teaching. Nerdy Nellie: Politics Anxiety & Remote Teaching. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-102-nerdy-nellie-politics-anxiety-remote-teaching/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-102-nerdy-nellie-politics-anxiety-remote-teaching/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/d1d20e59-e0f6-3161-ac20-4485ef379a57
  • Sawtooth updates.
  • Nerdy Nellie updates.
  • Stomping Jen updates.
  • Election anxiety and Civil War.
  • Town Trump rally.
  • Observations about town community forums.
  • Social Dilemma. Netflix.
  • The Boys, Season 2, Amazon Prime.
  • Big Brother All Stars. CBS All Access.
  • Bastard Children of Dharma Bums. Joshua Michael Stewart. Amazon.
  • SMG and Associates Are We Here Yet? podcast.
  • Dan Carlin, Common Sense Podcast, Steering Into the Iceberg. 
    • ]]>
  • Sawtooth updates.
  • Nerdy Nellie updates.
  • Stomping Jen updates.
  • Election anxiety and Civil War.
  • Town Trump rally.
  • Observations about town community forums.
  • Social Dilemma. Netflix.
  • The Boys, Season 2, Amazon Prime.
  • Big Brother All Stars. CBS All Access.
  • Bastard Children of Dharma Bums. Joshua Michael Stewart. Amazon.
  • SMG and Associates Are We Here Yet? podcast.
  • Dan Carlin, Common Sense Podcast, Steering Into the Iceberg. 
    • ]]>     softserve true No 7176 103 full     Oak & Ash Forest Farm. Lindsey & Matt Return! Oak & Ash Forest Farm. Lindsey & Matt Return! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-101-oak-ash-forest-farm-lindsey-matt-return/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-101-oak-ash-forest-farm-lindsey-matt-return/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/0f791d66-8981-353d-b17d-2b83f076a319 Lindsey and Matt Baird, owners of Belchertown’s Oak & Ash Forest Farm

    ]]>     Lindsey and Matt Baird, owners of Belchertown’s Oak & Ash Forest Farm

    ]]>     softserve true No 6849 102 full     Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Rodney Furr. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Rodney Furr. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-100-air-force-lieutenant-colonel-rodney-furr/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-100-air-force-lieutenant-colonel-rodney-furr/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/cff322f8-66ec-37f3-a594-987e4cf21195 Air Force Lieutenant Colonel  Rodney Furr, of the the 439th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command, talks to us about MA's Westover Air Force Base, life in the military, and all sorts of other stuff.

    ]]>     Air Force Lieutenant Colonel  Rodney Furr, of the the 439th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command, talks to us about MA's Westover Air Force Base, life in the military, and all sorts of other stuff.



    ]]>     softserve true No 4803 101 full     Author Samm Delorey & LoveBound Press Author Samm Delorey & LoveBound Press https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-099-author-samm-delorey-lovebound-press/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-099-author-samm-delorey-lovebound-press/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/6f0ac29d-4c93-3a61-9f4c-450570f5186a Author Samm Delorey talks about her kickstarter campaign for her children’s book, The Yell of Teddie Drake, a beautifully illustrated retelling of the ugly duckling to encompass families that are brought together by more than looks.

    Read more about Samm at: https://www.loveboundpress.org

     

    The illustrator of "The Yell of Teddie Drake" is Vivian Franklin. Find Vivian at https://www.facebook.com/vivfranklinart/

     

    ]]>     Author Samm Delorey talks about her kickstarter campaign for her children’s book, The Yell of Teddie Drake, a beautifully illustrated retelling of the ugly duckling to encompass families that are brought together by more than looks.

    Read more about Samm at: https://www.loveboundpress.org

     

    The illustrator of "The Yell of Teddie Drake" is Vivian Franklin. Find Vivian at https://www.facebook.com/vivfranklinart/

     

    ]]>     softserve true No 3440 100 full     Juan Manuel Ruiz-Hau: Kidney Disease & Transplant. Juan Manuel Ruiz-Hau: Kidney Disease & Transplant. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-098-juan-manuel-ruiz-hau-kidney-disease-transplant/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-098-juan-manuel-ruiz-hau-kidney-disease-transplant/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2020 04:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/fb4bc405-522f-3f9e-a4c6-060dc1bc7d65 We talk to Juan Manuel Ruiz-Hau about his experience with chronic kidney disease and receiving a kidney transplant. 

    ]]>     We talk to Juan Manuel Ruiz-Hau about his experience with chronic kidney disease and receiving a kidney transplant. 

    ]]>     softserve true No 6032 99 full     Katherine Anderson: Insane Asylums & State Schools of Massachusetts. Katherine Anderson: Insane Asylums & State Schools of Massachusetts. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode097-katherine-anderson-insane-asylums-state-schools-of-massachusetts/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode097-katherine-anderson-insane-asylums-state-schools-of-massachusetts/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/c7389e1f-e2e7-31d0-bc17-89d67eda72a6 Katherine Anderson is the award-winning author of two historic mysteries, Hospital Hill and Shadows in the Ward. She was born in 1980 in Western Massachusetts and is a special education teacher. For many years Kate has worked to painstakingly research and document the insane asylums and state schools in New England, publishing nonfiction works and lecturing on the history of mental illness.

    ]]>     Katherine Anderson is the award-winning author of two historic mysteries, Hospital Hill and Shadows in the Ward. She was born in 1980 in Western Massachusetts and is a special education teacher. For many years Kate has worked to painstakingly research and document the insane asylums and state schools in New England, publishing nonfiction works and lecturing on the history of mental illness.

    ]]>     softserve true No 5937 98 full     Tiana Rae Burnett. Tiana Rae Burnett. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-096-tiana-rae-burnett-from-studio-235/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-096-tiana-rae-burnett-from-studio-235/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/5a5f8052-48b6-3446-a7c9-7672a554372f Tiana Rae Burnett:

    ]]>     Tiana Rae Burnett:

    ]]>     softserve true No 5058 97 full     Chelsea Sunday Kline— Writer and Activist. Chelsea Sunday Kline— Writer and Activist. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-095-chelsea-sunday-kline%e2%80%94-writer-and-activist/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-095-chelsea-sunday-kline%e2%80%94-writer-and-activist/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/c8cab08a-af74-3118-9592-03426471e1a5 Chelsea Sunday Kline is a writer and advocate for progressive reproductive rights and social justice who has focused on protecting human dignity, autonomy, and personal values across class, race, gender from cradle to grave.

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/chelseaskline?s=20 Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-kline-40b61648/ Web: https://www.chelseakline.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chelseaforsenate/

    ]]>     Chelsea Sunday Kline is a writer and advocate for progressive reproductive rights and social justice who has focused on protecting human dignity, autonomy, and personal values across class, race, gender from cradle to grave.

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/chelseaskline?s=20
    Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-kline-40b61648/
    Web: https://www.chelseakline.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chelseaforsenate/

    ]]>     softserve true No 6979 96 full     Jason M. Public Access Media & Surviving a Heart Attack. Jason M. Public Access Media & Surviving a Heart Attack. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/jason-m-public-access-media-surviving-a-heart-attack/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/jason-m-public-access-media-surviving-a-heart-attack/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2020 03:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/ad30cb03-de7d-3b59-bc5a-f30f46254bf9 We talk with Jason M., a media expert who supports a municipal Telemedia Department about the role of public access in society. 

     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-access_television

     

    Jason also shares his recent experience with surviving a heart attack.

     

    https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack

    ]]>     We talk with Jason M., a media expert who supports a municipal Telemedia Department about the role of public access in society. 

     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-access_television

     

    Jason also shares his recent experience with surviving a heart attack.

     

    https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack

    ]]>     softserve true No 6183 95 full     Meat for Tea. Meat for Tea. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-093-meat-for-tea/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-093-meat-for-tea/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2020 03:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/9fe782c8-cae5-3ed7-87ba-686b372ff687 Guest(s) Elizabeth MacDuffie and Mark Alan Miller from Meat for Tea: The Valley Review.

     

    ]]>     Guest(s) Elizabeth MacDuffie and Mark Alan Miller from Meat for Tea: The Valley Review.

     

    ]]>     softserve true No 8029 94 full     Pollinators & Environmental Activism with Heidi Dollard. Pollinators & Environmental Activism with Heidi Dollard. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-091-pollinators-environmental-activism-with-heidi-dollard/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-091-pollinators-environmental-activism-with-heidi-dollard/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/46dbd809-19b2-3341-8d37-338b840b0875 Environmental activist Heidi Dollard joins us to talk about pollinators, why they're important, and what we can do to save them. 

     

    More about pollinators:

    https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/

    Pending legislation in MA that would harm pollinators: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4650

    https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2757

    ]]>     Environmental activist Heidi Dollard joins us to talk about pollinators, why they're important, and what we can do to save them. 

     

    More about pollinators:

    https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/


    Pending legislation in MA that would harm pollinators:
    https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4650

    https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2757

    ]]>     softserve true No 5884 93 full     Frank Ready III: Tattoo Artist & Owner of Immortal Tattoo. Frank Ready III: Tattoo Artist & Owner of Immortal Tattoo. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-091-frank-ready-iii-tattoo-artist-owner-of-immortal-tattoo/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-091-frank-ready-iii-tattoo-artist-owner-of-immortal-tattoo/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/03a45324-9eee-516a-9227-9169e088cbff Stomping Jen and I really enjoyed this conversation with Frank Ready III about Tattooing and all sorts of other stuff. In addition to being an amazing artist, he's just an all around awesome human being.

    ]]>     Stomping Jen and I really enjoyed this conversation with Frank Ready III about Tattooing and all sorts of other stuff. In addition to being an amazing artist, he's just an all around awesome human being.

    ]]>     softserve true No 6596 92 full     Author and Director Eric Shapiro. Author and Director Eric Shapiro. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-090-author-and-director-eric-shapiro/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-090-author-and-director-eric-shapiro/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/10886569-f0e2-53bf-8d6f-904c2ac2db97 Hello! and what happens on our podcast.

    [Show Disclaimer].

    Sawtooth’s Pre-Show run-down.

    Guest, Eric Shapiro: 

    [PLAY-Podcast Theme/Intro Music].

    Greetings.

    Introduce our guest(s), let you say whatever you’d like about who you are, what you do in the world, etc.

    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    [Guest Discussion]

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review.

     

    ]]>     Hello! and what happens on our podcast.

    [Show Disclaimer].

    Sawtooth’s Pre-Show run-down.

    Guest, Eric Shapiro: 

    [PLAY-Podcast Theme/Intro Music].

    Greetings.

    Introduce our guest(s), let you say whatever you’d like about who you are, what you do in the world, etc.

    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    [Guest Discussion]

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review.

     

    ]]>     softserve true No 5337 91 full     Belchertown Justice Collaborative’s Vigil for George Floyd & Black Lives with Maxwell, McKenna, and Xavier. Belchertown Justice Collaborative’s Vigil for George Floyd & Black Lives with Maxwell, McKenna, and Xavier. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-089-belchertown-justice-collaboratives-vigil-for-george-floyd-black-lives-with-maxwell-mckenna-and-xavier/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-089-belchertown-justice-collaboratives-vigil-for-george-floyd-black-lives-with-maxwell-mckenna-and-xavier/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/d7c4a4e0-6e1a-5044-a7c0-944d76b3d207
  • Sawtooth’s Pre-Show run-down.
  • Continuing our conversation on anti-racism by giving our reflections about the Belchertown Justice Collaborative’s 6/26 event, “Ending the Silence: a Vigil for George Floyd and Black Lives.” https://www.facebook.com/belchertownjusticecollab
  • Guests: 

    • [Podcast Theme/Intro Music].

    Greetings.

    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    [Guest Discussion & Thoughts About BJC Event]

    • Guest discussion/interview.
    • List of allyship actions that you and your family and friends can take right now:
    1. Set aside 3 hours a week to educate themselves on what it means to be an anti-racist
    2. Next time you hear a racist joke, don’t laugh, ask the person to explain why it’s funny
    3. Read one educational book about anti-racism, police brutality, or white supremacy before the end of the summer.
    4. Either teach 3 people the meanings of White Saviorism, Environmental Racism, and Gentrification--or learn the meanings for yourself!
    5. Have an educational anti-racist movie night with your family or friends once a month for the next twelve months. Research the director/producers’ intentions when creating the movie.
    6. Spend money at a black owned business at least once a month for the next twelve months.
    7. Vote in every election.
    8. Listen to Black artists, but don’t just listen, spend time researching the history of Black music (and the ways it’s been appropriated).
    9. Lift up Black voices on social media, make an effort to follow Black creators and activists, give them credit when you share their content.
    10. Start educating your children! One way to do this is to read your children at least one book by a Black author a month
    11. Share this list of actions with other people you know learning about this work.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review. SHARE WITH A FRIEND.

    [End- Outro Music]

     

    ]]>
  • Sawtooth’s Pre-Show run-down.
  • Continuing our conversation on anti-racism by giving our reflections about the Belchertown Justice Collaborative’s 6/26 event, “Ending the Silence: a Vigil for George Floyd and Black Lives.” https://www.facebook.com/belchertownjusticecollab
  • Guests: 

    • [Podcast Theme/Intro Music].

    Greetings.

    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    [Guest Discussion & Thoughts About BJC Event]

    • Guest discussion/interview.
    • List of allyship actions that you and your family and friends can take right now:
    1. Set aside 3 hours a week to educate themselves on what it means to be an anti-racist
    2. Next time you hear a racist joke, don’t laugh, ask the person to explain why it’s funny
    3. Read one educational book about anti-racism, police brutality, or white supremacy before the end of the summer.
    4. Either teach 3 people the meanings of White Saviorism, Environmental Racism, and Gentrification--or learn the meanings for yourself!
    5. Have an educational anti-racist movie night with your family or friends once a month for the next twelve months. Research the director/producers’ intentions when creating the movie.
    6. Spend money at a black owned business at least once a month for the next twelve months.
    7. Vote in every election.
    8. Listen to Black artists, but don’t just listen, spend time researching the history of Black music (and the ways it’s been appropriated).
    9. Lift up Black voices on social media, make an effort to follow Black creators and activists, give them credit when you share their content.
    10. Start educating your children! One way to do this is to read your children at least one book by a Black author a month
    11. Share this list of actions with other people you know learning about this work.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review. SHARE WITH A FRIEND.

    [End- Outro Music]

     

    ]]>     softserve true No 5237 90 full     Pride Month 2020 with Hors D’oeuvres & Juicy D. Pride Month 2020 with Hors D’oeuvres & Juicy D. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-088-pride-lgbtq-wrath-month-with-hors-doeuvres-juicy-d/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-088-pride-lgbtq-wrath-month-with-hors-doeuvres-juicy-d/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/213b874d-5f2a-515f-976e-aea600de1432 Sawtooth’s Pre-Show run-down.

    Guests: 

    • Juicy D.
    • Hors D'vouers. Nonbinary drag performer, host, producer. houseofhors.com

    [Podcast Theme/Intro Music].

    Greetings.

    Introduce our guest(s), let you say whatever you’d like about who you are, what you do in the world, etc.

    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    It’s Pride month!

    [Guest Discussion]

    • Some ideas (but open to talking about anything):
      • Pride Month/History of Pride/Why we celebrate Pride.
      • Roll of demonstrations/protests in the fight for equality.
      • Defining LGBTQ terms. (e.g., queer, cis, transgender)
      • Gender as a social construct. (vs. sex)
      • Importance of LGBTQ spaces.
      • Drag as an artform.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    ]]>     Sawtooth’s Pre-Show run-down.

    Guests: 

    • Juicy D.
    • Hors D'vouers. Nonbinary drag performer, host, producer. houseofhors.com

    [Podcast Theme/Intro Music].

    Greetings.

    Introduce our guest(s), let you say whatever you’d like about who you are, what you do in the world, etc.

    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    It’s Pride month!

    [Guest Discussion]

    • Some ideas (but open to talking about anything):
      • Pride Month/History of Pride/Why we celebrate Pride.
      • Roll of demonstrations/protests in the fight for equality.
      • Defining LGBTQ terms. (e.g., queer, cis, transgender)
      • Gender as a social construct. (vs. sex)
      • Importance of LGBTQ spaces.
      • Drag as an artform.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    ]]>     softserve true No 6677 89 full     Poet & Musician Joshua Michael Stewart Poet & Musician Joshua Michael Stewart https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0087-poet-musician-joshua-michael-stewart/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0087-poet-musician-joshua-michael-stewart/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/a585033d-c6dd-54ef-835b-13634728752c Pre-Show run-down.

    [Intro].

    Thanks to all the people on the two front lines: COVID-19 healthcare and essential workers. AND demonstrators in the streets.

    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    [Guest Discussion]

    • Current book, Break Every String.
    • New poem being published in Coal Hill Review on June 16, 2020.
    • New book coming soon, The Bastard Children of Dharma Bums.
    • New classical piece, Flowers For George Floyd. https://soundcloud.com/joshuajoshs

    [News & Shout Outs]:

    • Week 14 of pandemic and week 4 of national protests.
    • How are we all dealing?
    • Some good news. SJC ruling about workplace discrimnation against LGBTQ.
    • Paddle-boards.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    ]]>     Pre-Show run-down.

    [Intro].

    Thanks to all the people on the two front lines: COVID-19 healthcare and essential workers. AND demonstrators in the streets.

    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    [Guest Discussion]

    • Current book, Break Every String.
    • New poem being published in Coal Hill Review on June 16, 2020.
    • New book coming soon, The Bastard Children of Dharma Bums.
    • New classical piece, Flowers For George Floyd. https://soundcloud.com/joshuajoshs

    [News & Shout Outs]:

    • Week 14 of pandemic and week 4 of national protests.
    • How are we all dealing?
    • Some good news. SJC ruling about workplace discrimnation against LGBTQ.
    • Paddle-boards.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    ]]>     softserve true No 6357 88 full     Activism, Racism, and Art as Provocation with Jason Montgomery from Attack Bear Press. Activism, Racism, and Art as Provocation with Jason Montgomery from Attack Bear Press. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0086-activism-racism-and-art-as-provocation-with-jason-montgomery-from-attack-bear-press/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0086-activism-racism-and-art-as-provocation-with-jason-montgomery-from-attack-bear-press/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/62df5b8f-f260-5f05-a955-c9febc1311d9 Pre-Show run-down.

    Guest(s):

    It’s been another tough week. 

    [Guest Discussion]

     

    • Jason Montgomery: BLM; Activism and protests; Art as activism.

     

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review. [End.]

    ]]>     Pre-Show run-down.

    Guest(s):

    It’s been another tough week. 

    [Guest Discussion]

     

    • Jason Montgomery: BLM; Activism and protests; Art as activism.

     

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review. [End.]

    ]]>     softserve true No 5963 87 full     Racism and White Privilege Conversation with Alaina Macaulay. Racism and White Privilege Conversation with Alaina Macaulay. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0085-racism-and-white-privilege-conversation-with-alaina-macaulay/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0085-racism-and-white-privilege-conversation-with-alaina-macaulay/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/db47cbb2-f37e-530e-b6c5-25efac26fae8 Guest(s): 

    Alaina Macaulay​, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at UMass Amherst. 

    On Twitter: @AlainaMacaulay: https://bit.ly/3dp9bVk

    [Intro Music].

    It’s been a tough week. One (ongoing) crisis into another. Thanks to all the people on the two front lines: COVID-19 healthcare and essential workers AND protestors in the streets. Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    [News & Shout Outs]​

    Week 12 of pandemic and national protests.

    How are we all dealing?

    [Guest Discussion]

    Alaina Macaulay​.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    The Wrong Missy. Netflix. h​ttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt9619798/

    Upload, A​mazon Prime. https://www.amazon.com/Upload-Season-1/dp/B0858YGKZ4

    Patriot​, Amazon Prime. ​https://www.amazon.com/Patriot/dp/B017APUY62

    Alaina is reading/watching/recommends:

    • What if I say the Wrong Thing? and anything else by Verna A Myers.
    • Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh
    • Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline.
    • Little Fires Everywhere, show on Hulu. 
    • Love is Blind, show on Netflix.

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review. ​

    [End.​]

    ]]>     Guest(s): 

    Alaina Macaulay​, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at UMass Amherst. 

    On Twitter: @AlainaMacaulay: https://bit.ly/3dp9bVk

    [Intro Music].

    It’s been a tough week. One (ongoing) crisis into another.
    Thanks to all the people on the two front lines: COVID-19 healthcare and essential workers AND protestors in the streets.
    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    [News & Shout Outs]​

    Week 12 of pandemic and national protests.

    How are we all dealing?

    [Guest Discussion]

    Alaina Macaulay​.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    The Wrong Missy. Netflix. h​ttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt9619798/

    Upload, A​mazon Prime. https://www.amazon.com/Upload-Season-1/dp/B0858YGKZ4

    Patriot​, Amazon Prime. ​https://www.amazon.com/Patriot/dp/B017APUY62

    Alaina is reading/watching/recommends:

    • What if I say the Wrong Thing? and anything else by Verna A Myers.
    • Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh
    • Someone Knows by Lisa Scottoline.
    • Little Fires Everywhere, show on Hulu. 
    • Love is Blind, show on Netflix.

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review. ​

    [End.​]

    ]]>     softserve true No 5744 86 full     Andrea Bordenca and Leadership & Memorial Day 2020 Andrea Bordenca and Leadership & Memorial Day 2020 https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0084-andrea-bordenca-and-leadership-memorial-day-2020/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0084-andrea-bordenca-and-leadership-memorial-day-2020/#comments Wed, 27 May 2020 03:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/afddf342-b7a8-5019-9a02-6d286fe8d6b6 Pre-Show run-down.

    [Intro].

    Thanks to all the people on the front lines. Healthcare workers; 1st responders; supply-chain; grocery store and pharmacy workers.

    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    [Guest Discussion]

     

    [News & Shout Outs]:

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review. [End.]

    ]]>     Pre-Show run-down.

    [Intro].

    Thanks to all the people on the front lines. Healthcare workers; 1st responders; supply-chain; grocery store and pharmacy workers.

    Subscribe, download. SHARE WITH A FRIEND. Leave us reviews.

    [Guest Discussion]

     

    [News & Shout Outs]:

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?]

    Thanks to all the people. Subscribe, download, leave a review. [End.]

    ]]>     softserve true No 7215 85 full     Lindsey and Matt from Oak & Ash Farm and Distillery. Lindsey and Matt from Oak & Ash Farm and Distillery. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0083-lindsey-and-matt-from-oak-ash-farm-and-distillery/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0083-lindsey-and-matt-from-oak-ash-farm-and-distillery/#comments Wed, 20 May 2020 02:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/9c31cd51-f48b-541d-a782-507981d9cdd5 Guest(s):

    Thanks to all the people on the front lines. 

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    ]]>     softserve true No 5139 83 full     Environmental Conservation Conversation & Week 8 of COVID-19 Quarantine. Environmental Conservation Conversation & Week 8 of COVID-19 Quarantine. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0081-environmental-conservation-conversation-week-8-of-covid-19-quarantine/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0081-environmental-conservation-conversation-week-8-of-covid-19-quarantine/#comments Wed, 06 May 2020 02:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/7419a0cb-1079-54b8-b8e2-a7f0e08a5365 Thanks to all the people on the front lines. Healthcare workers; 1st responders; supply-chain; grocery store and pharmacy workers.

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    ]]>     softserve true No 8780 81 full     90 Days of Alcohol Sobriety-A Reflection 90 Days of Alcohol Sobriety-A Reflection https://softserve.podbean.com/e/90-days-of-alcohol-sobriety-a-reflection/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/90-days-of-alcohol-sobriety-a-reflection/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:27:34 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/a945136f-8c56-5911-958e-3f4de8af1263 I stopped drinking alcohol ninety days ago.

    There was no intervention, epiphany, or rock bottom. The reason why I stopped drinking is simple: I got a cold. The medicine I was taking, DayQuil/NightQuil, recommends that you not drink alcohol while taking it. 

    So I stopped.

    I have been a night drinker, mostly. Two drinks in the evening (usually whiskey, tequila, or beer), over the course of a couple of hours, while watching television or out with friends. Rarely, would I get drunk; maybe on a Friday night when I had a few more drinks than usual while playing video games with my friends.

    I was totally functional. 

    Alcohol wasn’t interfering with my life. 

    Except I knew this wasn’t true. 

    For a period of time before I stopped, I had been questioning my drinking habits. Was I drinking too much? Too frequently? How long had it been since I had gone more than a day or two without a drink? Deep inside, I could FEEL something was wrong with my drinking.

    I also knew something wasn’t right with me emotionally. For the last ten months or so prior to quitting drinking, I had been a mess. My generalized anxiety was eating me alive with a constant barrage of jealousy, fear, anger, sadness, and aggression. Alcohol helped quiet these feelings for a few blissful hours at a time, until I fell asleep. As the sun rose with each dawn, so did my anxiety. I was trapped in a destructive, worsening cycle of lows and highs, with peaks getting lower, the valleys deeper.

    So, when I got sick and needed medicine, I made a decision to stop drinking. 

    It was that simple. 

    Physically, stopping drinking wasn’t too hard. I didn’t have withdrawal symptoms or what I would describe as cravings. In the first couple of days, I THOUGHT about alcohol a lot. Images of myself going through my nightly drinking rituals would pop into my mind throughout the day, and, just as suddenly, exit. With time, these mental “Hello! Goodbye!”  intrusions diminished, and then stopped.

    So did the pathological anxiety that was ripping me apart from the inside. Within two weeks, the intense cycling of extreme emotions I had been experiencing for almost a year stopped. I felt stable again. In control. Like I had been returned to myself. This psychological healing I experienced is the closest thing to a sense of divine intervention I have experienced. 

    Of course, as an atheist, I don’t believe in God.

    With the help of the book, “This Naked Mind,” written by Annie Grace, I understand why I got better when I stopped drinking. Alcohol had my thoughts and emotions on a neurochemical rollercoaster of ups and downs that distorted my perception of the world and myself. 

    To extend the amusement park metaphor, I was living in an alcohol mirror maze that warped everything passing through it, including and especially, myself.

    On the one hand, I am ashamed that I allowed this  to happen to me. 

    On the other hand, I am proud that I recognized my problem before it got worse, and did something about it. 

    Some are not so lucky.

    I’m not going to lie. Three months into this journey, I sometimes miss drinking. It’s not a physical craving, more like a nagging feeling that I don’t have something I should have. An absence of ritual, perhaps. Or something that everyone else can have that I can’t. Of course, I know this is not true, that I’m not alone in committing to becoming a “non-drinker.”

    Friends and family- both drinkers and abstainers- have been incredibly supportive, for the most part. One person suggested that I was going too far giving up alcohol, that I should “just drink one day a week, on Friday.” While I appreciated the suggestion, I told them that this is exactly where I started with my drinking, and somehow, insidiously, I ended up in a much worse place, drinking daily and half-crazy from anxiety.

    Everyone is different. 

    For me, the reality is I shouldn’t drink because I’m healthier when I don’t. 

    Even though I miss drinking sometimes, there are some things I won’t miss:

    • Planning to buy alcohol. On the way home from work? Before or after the gym?
    • Agonizing over which beer or whiskey to buy. Is it the right one? Is it strong enough? 12 oz or 16 oz cans? A regular bottle or a handle?
    • Worrying about how long the alcohol I just bought is going to last.
    • The money spent on drinking. I don’t even want to think about this, really.
    • Obsessively checking my glass, bottle, or can to see how much alcohol is left in it.
    • Wondering whether or not I’m okay to drive.
    • Getting up to pee in the middle of the night, even more than is normal for a middle-aged guy like me.
    • Worrying about how I’m coming off to others in social situations after a few drinks.
    • Being concerned about what my kids think about my drinking.

     

    Ninety days. In the life of an alcohol-sober person, I’m still a baby. 

    I have a lifetime ahead of me, I know.

    In the last few weeks, a few people who are aware through my social media posts and podcast that I have stopped drinking have reached out to me for advice regarding their own relationships with alcohol. While I’m not qualified to help in a professional way, I did my best to listen and offer support in a non-judgemental manner. 

    I feel humbled that anyone would see me as a resource for positive change in their own life, and hope I was able to help. If you’re reading or listening to this and are thinking about your own relationship with alcohol and want to talk, feel free to reach out.

    That’s it. I hope this didn’t come off as preachy or obnoxious— I just wanted to share my story with you. Be well.

    Now, I need to go get a drink...of tea.

    Green. Hot!

    ]]>     I stopped drinking alcohol ninety days ago.

    There was no intervention, epiphany, or rock bottom. The reason why I stopped drinking is simple: I got a cold. The medicine I was taking, DayQuil/NightQuil, recommends that you not drink alcohol while taking it. 

    So I stopped.

    I have been a night drinker, mostly. Two drinks in the evening (usually whiskey, tequila, or beer), over the course of a couple of hours, while watching television or out with friends. Rarely, would I get drunk; maybe on a Friday night when I had a few more drinks than usual while playing video games with my friends.

    I was totally functional. 

    Alcohol wasn’t interfering with my life. 

    Except I knew this wasn’t true. 

    For a period of time before I stopped, I had been questioning my drinking habits. Was I drinking too much? Too frequently? How long had it been since I had gone more than a day or two without a drink? Deep inside, I could FEEL something was wrong with my drinking.

    I also knew something wasn’t right with me emotionally. For the last ten months or so prior to quitting drinking, I had been a mess. My generalized anxiety was eating me alive with a constant barrage of jealousy, fear, anger, sadness, and aggression. Alcohol helped quiet these feelings for a few blissful hours at a time, until I fell asleep. As the sun rose with each dawn, so did my anxiety. I was trapped in a destructive, worsening cycle of lows and highs, with peaks getting lower, the valleys deeper.

    So, when I got sick and needed medicine, I made a decision to stop drinking. 

    It was that simple. 

    Physically, stopping drinking wasn’t too hard. I didn’t have withdrawal symptoms or what I would describe as cravings. In the first couple of days, I THOUGHT about alcohol a lot. Images of myself going through my nightly drinking rituals would pop into my mind throughout the day, and, just as suddenly, exit. With time, these mental “Hello! Goodbye!”  intrusions diminished, and then stopped.

    So did the pathological anxiety that was ripping me apart from the inside. Within two weeks, the intense cycling of extreme emotions I had been experiencing for almost a year stopped. I felt stable again. In control. Like I had been returned to myself. This psychological healing I experienced is the closest thing to a sense of divine intervention I have experienced. 

    Of course, as an atheist, I don’t believe in God.

    With the help of the book, “This Naked Mind,” written by Annie Grace, I understand why I got better when I stopped drinking. Alcohol had my thoughts and emotions on a neurochemical rollercoaster of ups and downs that distorted my perception of the world and myself. 

    To extend the amusement park metaphor, I was living in an alcohol mirror maze that warped everything passing through it, including and especially, myself.

    On the one hand, I am ashamed that I allowed this  to happen to me. 

    On the other hand, I am proud that I recognized my problem before it got worse, and did something about it. 

    Some are not so lucky.

    I’m not going to lie. Three months into this journey, I sometimes miss drinking. It’s not a physical craving, more like a nagging feeling that I don’t have something I should have. An absence of ritual, perhaps. Or something that everyone else can have that I can’t. Of course, I know this is not true, that I’m not alone in committing to becoming a “non-drinker.”

    Friends and family- both drinkers and abstainers- have been incredibly supportive, for the most part. One person suggested that I was going too far giving up alcohol, that I should “just drink one day a week, on Friday.” While I appreciated the suggestion, I told them that this is exactly where I started with my drinking, and somehow, insidiously, I ended up in a much worse place, drinking daily and half-crazy from anxiety.


    Everyone is different. 

    For me, the reality is I shouldn’t drink because I’m healthier when I don’t. 

    Even though I miss drinking sometimes, there are some things I won’t miss:

    • Planning to buy alcohol. On the way home from work? Before or after the gym?
    • Agonizing over which beer or whiskey to buy. Is it the right one? Is it strong enough? 12 oz or 16 oz cans? A regular bottle or a handle?
    • Worrying about how long the alcohol I just bought is going to last.
    • The money spent on drinking. I don’t even want to think about this, really.
    • Obsessively checking my glass, bottle, or can to see how much alcohol is left in it.
    • Wondering whether or not I’m okay to drive.
    • Getting up to pee in the middle of the night, even more than is normal for a middle-aged guy like me.
    • Worrying about how I’m coming off to others in social situations after a few drinks.
    • Being concerned about what my kids think about my drinking.

     

    Ninety days. In the life of an alcohol-sober person, I’m still a baby. 

    I have a lifetime ahead of me, I know.

    In the last few weeks, a few people who are aware through my social media posts and podcast that I have stopped drinking have reached out to me for advice regarding their own relationships with alcohol. While I’m not qualified to help in a professional way, I did my best to listen and offer support in a non-judgemental manner. 

    I feel humbled that anyone would see me as a resource for positive change in their own life, and hope I was able to help. If you’re reading or listening to this and are thinking about your own relationship with alcohol and want to talk, feel free to reach out.

    That’s it. I hope this didn’t come off as preachy or obnoxious— I just wanted to share my story with you. Be well.

    Now, I need to go get a drink...of tea.

    Green. Hot!

    ]]>     softserve true No 835 80 full     Mental Health During Coronavirus. Mental Health During Coronavirus. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0079-mental-health-during-coronavirus-10-albums-challenge-unorthodox-high-maintenance/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0079-mental-health-during-coronavirus-10-albums-challenge-unorthodox-high-maintenance/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2020 02:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/4a173fc8-345c-5a59-a53e-6a3f10887839 [Disclaimer].

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    • 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
    • Man’s Search for Meaning. Book, https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X

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    THE SOCIAL DISTANCE RAG. https://soundcloud.com/joshuajoshs/social-distancing-rag 

     

     

     

     

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    ]]>     softserve true No 5249 79 full     Sawtooth has COVID-19 and Teaching from Home During Quarantine. Sawtooth has COVID-19 and Teaching from Home During Quarantine. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0078-sawtooth-has-covid-19-porn-ransom-email-and-teaching-from-home-during-quarantine/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0078-sawtooth-has-covid-19-porn-ransom-email-and-teaching-from-home-during-quarantine/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/5b9b03b7-ba17-536c-9e7f-dce9a1362a06 Pre-Show run-down. 

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    ]]>     softserve true No 6063 78 full     Josh from Black Labyrinth Tattoo Syndicate and Jason from Attack Bear Press. Josh from Black Labyrinth Tattoo Syndicate and Jason from Attack Bear Press. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0077-josh-from-black-labyrinth-tattoo-syndicate-jason-from-attack-bear-press-talk-about-art-during-covid-19/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0077-josh-from-black-labyrinth-tattoo-syndicate-jason-from-attack-bear-press-talk-about-art-during-covid-19/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2020 02:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/d16d18ae-fe46-52b9-b016-78ceca26598b [Disclaimer].

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    ]]>     softserve true No 6453 77 full     Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Business and Coronavirus-Driven Revolution! Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Business and Coronavirus-Driven Revolution! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0076-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-small-business-extraction-economy-and-coronavirus-driven-revolution/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0076-impact-of-covid-19-pandemic-on-small-business-extraction-economy-and-coronavirus-driven-revolution/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:49:27 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/34fc3371-cdcc-596b-9cf0-a75b296e0113 Pre-Show run-down. 

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    ]]>     softserve true No 6598 76 full     COVID-19 Updates: Impact on People with Disabilities and ”Ramblin’ Blind Josh Pearson’s” Music. COVID-19 Updates: Impact on People with Disabilities and ”Ramblin’ Blind Josh Pearson’s” Music. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0075-covid-19-updates-impact-of-coronavirus-on-people-with-disabilities-the-power-of-community-and-ramblin-blind-josh-pearsons-music/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0075-covid-19-updates-impact-of-coronavirus-on-people-with-disabilities-the-power-of-community-and-ramblin-blind-josh-pearsons-music/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:05:11 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/f32935b6-b040-5122-b08f-c9e1a05a75c6 [Disclaimer].

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    • (Not) Social distancing.
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    ]]>     softserve true No 5929 74 full     Sawtooth’s 46th Birthday; Coronavirus; and Happiest Moments of the Year. Sawtooth’s 46th Birthday; Coronavirus; and Happiest Moments of the Year. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0073-bernie-sawtooths-birthday-homesteading-coronavirus-and-happiest-moments-of-the-year/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0073-bernie-sawtooths-birthday-homesteading-coronavirus-and-happiest-moments-of-the-year/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2020 02:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/bfc96157-8dab-5b91-be01-dd9ec741d5da [Disclaimer].

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    ]]>     softserve true No 5591 73 full     Micropenis Mystery; Hamantashen; Bad Soup; Coronavirus Preparations; Trolling a Phone Scammer. Micropenis Mystery; Hamantashen; Bad Soup; Coronavirus Preparations; Trolling a Phone Scammer. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0072-micropenis-mystery-hamantashen-bad-soup-coronavirus-preparations-trolling-a-phone-scammer/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0072-micropenis-mystery-hamantashen-bad-soup-coronavirus-preparations-trolling-a-phone-scammer/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/8815520d-7201-5350-b865-985db012a393 Pre-Show run-down. 

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    A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3224458/

    Honeyboy, Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B081PHDL5S/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

     

    Better Call Saul, AMC. https://www.amc.com/shows/better-call-saul

    The Walking Dead, AMC. https://www.amc.com/shows/the-walking-dead

    Avenue 5, HBO. https://www.hbo.com/avenue-5

    Survivor, CBS. https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/

    Picard, CBS All Access. https://www.cbs.com/shows/star-trek-picard/

    The Outsider, HBO. https://www.hbo.com/the-outsider

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    A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3224458/

    Honeyboy, Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B081PHDL5S/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

     

    Better Call Saul, AMC. https://www.amc.com/shows/better-call-saul

    The Walking Dead, AMC. https://www.amc.com/shows/the-walking-dead

    Avenue 5, HBO. https://www.hbo.com/avenue-5

    Survivor, CBS. https://www.cbs.com/shows/survivor/

    Picard, CBS All Access. https://www.cbs.com/shows/star-trek-picard/

    The Outsider, HBO. https://www.hbo.com/the-outsider

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    ]]>     softserve true No 5679 72 full     Tea with Trista. Tea with Trista. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0071-tea-with-trista-baby-yoda-shirt-fake-spring-progressive-lenses-traveling-and-happy-images/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0071-tea-with-trista-baby-yoda-shirt-fake-spring-progressive-lenses-traveling-and-happy-images/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/8878e6ee-da24-5667-a0bf-c98699247207 Pre-Show run-down. 

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    Call Trista, Real Talk & Tea blog. https://realtalktea.wordpress.com

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    ]]>     softserve true No 5251 71 full     What do You Want to Get Rid Of? What do You Want to Get Rid Of? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0070-alcohol-update-love-day-dinner-mustaches-chaka-khan-and-what-do-you-want-to-get-rid-of/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0070-alcohol-update-love-day-dinner-mustaches-chaka-khan-and-what-do-you-want-to-get-rid-of/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2020 02:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/cc42a856-3b69-5fbc-9657-4858392aa438 [Disclaimer].

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    • Valentine’s Day 2020. Hot Pot; the kids refusing to help us get good food.
    • Going to a party and NOT drinking. 
    • Mustaches. Are they back “in?”
    • Chaka Khan...National Anthem “controversy:” https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/17/entertainment/chaka-khan-all-star-trnd/index.html
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    • Sawtooth’s progressive lenses.
    • Shivering Jim song.
    • Valentine’s Day 2020. Hot Pot; the kids refusing to help us get good food.
    • Going to a party and NOT drinking. 
    • Mustaches. Are they back “in?”
    • Chaka Khan...National Anthem “controversy:” https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/17/entertainment/chaka-khan-all-star-trnd/index.html
    • New podcast coming in March: The bumpers.

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    ]]>     softserve true No 5036 70 full     Your Life is Killing You. Your Life is Killing You. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0069-valentines-day-spectacular-alcohol-trump-and-your-life-is-killing-you/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0069-valentines-day-spectacular-alcohol-trump-and-your-life-is-killing-you/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/de2c89f1-a0e8-5709-bfb6-40fc1d7ad25c [Disclaimer].

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    ]]>     softserve true No 5405 69 full     No More Booze, Vaginal Perils of Spinning, & Maple Syrup. No More Booze, Vaginal Perils of Spinning, & Maple Syrup. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0068-no-more-booze-vaginal-perils-of-spinning-maple-syrup/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0068-no-more-booze-vaginal-perils-of-spinning-maple-syrup/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/be35e7fc-b7bb-5d20-ae0e-476ea35c03f6 [Disclaimer].

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    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    Watching:

    • Survivor, CBS.
    • Picard, CBS All Access.
    • The Outsider, HBO.

    Listening:

    • Concerts:
      • Green River Festival.
      • Roger Waters, In the Round.
      • Taylor Swift.

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    Cycling is ruining your vagina and hurting your sex life

    By Lizzie Parry

    “Dr. Pradnya Pisal, said: ‘For women cyclists, the most common problems are chafing, saddle sores, skin sensitivity and numbness, labial enlargement, vaginal irritation and infection (thrush and bacterial vaginosis), skin infections and urinary tract infections.””

    “In 2006, a study by scientists at Yale University School of Medicine and published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, found that cycling more than 100 miles a week can cause significant reduction in genital sensation.

    And the findings showed a notable increase in pain and numbness, leading to some sexual dysfunction.

    Yes, that’s right – your ability to orgasm could suffer.”

     

    Runladylike Blog

    The Ugly Truth about Cycling: Saddle Sores

     “Bicycling.com that “your saddle, shorts and dried salt crystals from sweat can work together like a belt sander on your butt while you pedal” … which can lead to saddle sores...Web MD describes a boil as a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. At first, the skin turns red in the area of the infection, and a tender lump develops. Often times, the lump starts turning white as pus collects under the skin.”

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    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    Watching:

    • Survivor, CBS.
    • Picard, CBS All Access.
    • The Outsider, HBO.

    Listening:

    • Concerts:
      • Green River Festival.
      • Roger Waters, In the Round.
      • Taylor Swift.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review. [End.]

     

    Cycling is ruining your vagina and hurting your sex life

    By Lizzie Parry

    “Dr. Pradnya Pisal, said: ‘For women cyclists, the most common problems are chafing, saddle sores, skin sensitivity and numbness, labial enlargement, vaginal irritation and infection (thrush and bacterial vaginosis), skin infections and urinary tract infections.””

    “In 2006, a study by scientists at Yale University School of Medicine and published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, found that cycling more than 100 miles a week can cause significant reduction in genital sensation.

    And the findings showed a notable increase in pain and numbness, leading to some sexual dysfunction.

    Yes, that’s right – your ability to orgasm could suffer.”

     

    Runladylike Blog

    The Ugly Truth about Cycling: Saddle Sores

     “Bicycling.com that “your saddle, shorts and dried salt crystals from sweat can work together like a belt sander on your butt while you pedal” … which can lead to saddle sores...Web MD describes a boil as a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. At first, the skin turns red in the area of the infection, and a tender lump develops. Often times, the lump starts turning white as pus collects under the skin.”



    ]]>     softserve false No 5296 68 full     Chemex Coffee Maker and Coronavirus. Chemex Coffee Maker and Coronavirus. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0067-chemex-coffee-maker-instantpot-redux-kobe-bryant-and-coronavirus/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0067-chemex-coffee-maker-instantpot-redux-kobe-bryant-and-coronavirus/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/0aef49ac-b789-52e4-b7d1-3c91a5d34b2a [Disclaimer].

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    • Migraines continue.
    • Horrible gym people: Pickle jar water hippie & kilt guy.
    • A weekend with the Chemex.
    • InstantPot Redux!
    • Fainting woman.
    • Kobe Bryant.
    • Coronavirus- Snake flu.
    • Impeachment.
    • New podcast coming in March: [Theme song.]

    [Lists].

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    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    Watching:

    • Up, Pete Docter, Pixar.
    • Picard, CBS All Access.
    • The Twilight Zone, CBS All Access.
    • The Outsider, HBO.

    Listening:

    • Daily Show with Trevor Noah podcast.
    • Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein, ABC News.
    • Monster: DC Sniper.

    Reading:

    • Severance, Ling Ma.

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    • Migraines continue.
    • Horrible gym people: Pickle jar water hippie & kilt guy.
    • A weekend with the Chemex.
    • InstantPot Redux!
    • Fainting woman.
    • Kobe Bryant.
    • Coronavirus- Snake flu.
    • Impeachment.
    • New podcast coming in March: [Theme song.]

    [Lists].

    Skip 46- lame.

    List 47: What do you think of as a treat for yourself?

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    Watching:

    • Up, Pete Docter, Pixar.
    • Picard, CBS All Access.
    • The Twilight Zone, CBS All Access.
    • The Outsider, HBO.

    Listening:

    • Daily Show with Trevor Noah podcast.
    • Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein, ABC News.
    • Monster: DC Sniper.

    Reading:

    • Severance, Ling Ma.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review. [End.]

    ]]>     softserve true No 5266 67 full     Coffee Making Controversy, Goats, Saying ”Yes,” and the 1917 Movie. Coffee Making Controversy, Goats, Saying ”Yes,” and the 1917 Movie. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-066-coffee-making-controversy-goats-saying-yes-and-the-1917-movie/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-066-coffee-making-controversy-goats-saying-yes-and-the-1917-movie/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/177df6c4-03a3-5918-904a-e90253429ba9 [Disclaimer].

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    Show Beverage...Tree House Brewing.

    [News & Shout Outs]:

    • Migraines.
    • Sound gate.
    • The old router. Gave away for free.
    • The goats.
    • Stomping Jen’s Birthday. What did we do?
    • New podcast coming in March.

    [Lists].

    What are the things people and experiences you want to say yes to?

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    Watching:

    • 1917, Sam Mendes.
    • Succession, HBO.

    Listening:

    • Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein, ABC News.
    • Monster: DC Sniper.

    Reading:

    • Severance, Ling Ma.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    [End.]

    ]]>     [Disclaimer].

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    [News & Shout Outs]:

    • Migraines.
    • Sound gate.
    • The old router. Gave away for free.
    • The goats.
    • Stomping Jen’s Birthday. What did we do?
    • New podcast coming in March.

    [Lists].

    What are the things people and experiences you want to say yes to?

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    Watching:

    • 1917, Sam Mendes.
    • Succession, HBO.

    Listening:

    • Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein, ABC News.
    • Monster: DC Sniper.

    Reading:

    • Severance, Ling Ma.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    [End.]

    ]]>     softserve true No 4387 66 full     Gifts We Can Give to Others and Stomping Jen’s B-Day. Gifts We Can Give to Others and Stomping Jen’s B-Day. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/new-equipment-pop-music-stomping-jens-b-day-gifts-we-can-give-to-others/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/new-equipment-pop-music-stomping-jens-b-day-gifts-we-can-give-to-others/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/deb81fc1-442e-5c7b-b991-fe2513f74cb2 [Disclaimer].

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    Show Beverage...Four Roses bourbon.

    [News & Shout Outs]:

    • Shout Out: Mexicooooooo & Michigan.
    • Equipment upgrade.
    • Stomping Jen & Ted in Boston.
    • Sawtooth & Space Unicorn’s weekend of listening to 94.3 (Panini, Lil’ Nas X; Circles, Post Malon; Memories, Maroon 5.)
    • Stomping Jen’s Birthday. What will we do?
    • New podcast coming in March...will reveal next week.

    [Lists].

    What are the gifts you want to give to others through actions, words, and what you can make?

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    Reading:

    • Severance, Ling Ma.

    Listening:

    • Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein, ABC News.
    • Monster: DC Sniper.

    Watching:

    • Knives Out, Rian Johnson.
    • Succession, HBO.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    [End.]

    ]]>     [Disclaimer].

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    Show Beverage...Four Roses bourbon.

    [News & Shout Outs]:

    • Shout Out: Mexicooooooo & Michigan.
    • Equipment upgrade.
    • Stomping Jen & Ted in Boston.
    • Sawtooth & Space Unicorn’s weekend of listening to 94.3 (Panini, Lil’ Nas X; Circles, Post Malon; Memories, Maroon 5.)
    • Stomping Jen’s Birthday. What will we do?
    • New podcast coming in March...will reveal next week.

    [Lists].

    What are the gifts you want to give to others through actions, words, and what you can make?

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    Reading:

    • Severance, Ling Ma.

    Listening:

    • Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein, ABC News.
    • Monster: DC Sniper.

    Watching:

    • Knives Out, Rian Johnson.
    • Succession, HBO.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    [End.]

    ]]>     softserve false No 3383 65 full     Rescuing an Old Lady, InstantPot, and How We’re Living Our Dreams. Rescuing an Old Lady, InstantPot, and How We’re Living Our Dreams. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0064-rescuing-an-old-lady-instantpot-and-how-were-living-our-dreams/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0064-rescuing-an-old-lady-instantpot-and-how-were-living-our-dreams/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/029faac3-51c2-5d0b-84db-09d6c2e2c328 [Disclaimer].

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    [News & Shout Outs]:

    • New Years & the end of the holidays.
    • Resolutions? 
    • “Happy New Year”...when to stop saying it? What happened at the gym.
    • Rescuing an Old Lady in a movie theater.
    • InstantPot fear, using the InstantPot for the first time.

    [Lists].

    How does where you are now fulfill the dreams and desires of your past?.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    Reading:

    • Severance, Ling Ma.
    • The Starless Sea, Erin Morgenstern.

    Listening:

    • In Research Of.
    • Monster: DC Sniper.

    Watching:

    • Little Women.
    • The Mandalorian, Disney+.
    • Castle Rock, Season 2, Hulu
    • Star Trek: TNG, CBS All Access.
    • Succession, HBO.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    ]]>     [Disclaimer].

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    [News & Shout Outs]:

    • New Years & the end of the holidays.
    • Resolutions? 
    • “Happy New Year”...when to stop saying it? What happened at the gym.
    • Rescuing an Old Lady in a movie theater.
    • InstantPot fear, using the InstantPot for the first time.

    [Lists].

    How does where you are now fulfill the dreams and desires of your past?.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    Reading:

    • Severance, Ling Ma.
    • The Starless Sea, Erin Morgenstern.

    Listening:

    • In Research Of.
    • Monster: DC Sniper.

    Watching:

    • Little Women.
    • The Mandalorian, Disney+.
    • Castle Rock, Season 2, Hulu
    • Star Trek: TNG, CBS All Access.
    • Succession, HBO.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review.



    ]]>     softserve true No 5074 64 full     Star Wars, The Mandalorian, and The Rise of Skywalker! Star Wars, The Mandalorian, and The Rise of Skywalker! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-063-kids-new-years-reflections-star-wars-the-mandalorian-the-rise-of-skywalker/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-063-kids-new-years-reflections-star-wars-the-mandalorian-the-rise-of-skywalker/#comments Wed, 01 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/f3d347c2-a0dc-56af-878f-1beaf321a1dd We are joined by 4 kids, Fart Face, Mr. Lemon, Space Unicorn, and Ted to discuss:

    What did you do for the holidays and what was your favorite gift?

    What are the hazards of virtual reality?

    What was great about last year (2019)?

    What are you looking forward to this new year (2020)?

    How much TV should kids your age be allowed to watch each week?

    What’s the hardest part about going to school?

    Star Wars The Mandalorian and The Rise of Skywalker.

    If you could change one thing in the world what would you change?

    ]]>     We are joined by 4 kids, Fart Face, Mr. Lemon, Space Unicorn, and Ted to discuss:

    What did you do for the holidays and what was your favorite gift?

    What are the hazards of virtual reality?

    What was great about last year (2019)?

    What are you looking forward to this new year (2020)?

    How much TV should kids your age be allowed to watch each week?

    What’s the hardest part about going to school?

    Star Wars The Mandalorian and The Rise of Skywalker.

    If you could change one thing in the world what would you change?



    ]]>     softserve false No 4410 63 full     Bedsheet-Eating Buttocks, Donald Trump, & Recap of 2019-2020. Bedsheet-Eating Buttocks, Donald Trump, & Recap of 2019-2020. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-062-bedsheet-eating-buttocks-donald-trump-2019-2020/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-062-bedsheet-eating-buttocks-donald-trump-2019-2020/#comments Wed, 25 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/d1559cb7-f890-507f-a712-ded5a0d73662 Fannie Smellzmore and Mike Raphone join Stomping Jen and Sawtooth to hang and just shoot the breeze. We talked about:

    • Memes.
    • Highlights of 2019.
    • Sawtooth's butt-eating bedsheets.
    • President Donald Trump, 2020, and coming election.
    • Therapy.
    ]]>     Fannie Smellzmore and Mike Raphone join Stomping Jen and Sawtooth to hang and just shoot the breeze. We talked about:

    • Memes.
    • Highlights of 2019.
    • Sawtooth's butt-eating bedsheets.
    • President Donald Trump, 2020, and coming election.
    • Therapy.
    ]]>     softserve true No 7359 62 full     Pants-Shitting, Lost Cat, and the Pus-Covered Splinter. Pants-Shitting, Lost Cat, and the Pus-Covered Splinter. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0060-pants-shitting-lost-cat-pus-covered-splinter/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0060-pants-shitting-lost-cat-pus-covered-splinter/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-0060-pants-shitting-lost-cat-pus-covered-splinter-73386715367d00038a169363df0c3fae Pre-Show run-down. 

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    Show Beverage.

    Sawtooth’s social media TMI-spree: 

    • Stomach flu;
    • a lost cat;
    • and the splinter.

    MGM Movie theater.

    List the ways money CAN’T buy happiness.

    (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    • Star Wars Episode 9, Friday, 12/20.
    • Silicon Valley finale, HBO.
    • The Watchmen finale, HBO.
    • Finished Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, CBS All Access.
    • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4, Amazon Prime.
    • The Mandalorian, Disney+.
    • Survivor: Island of the Idols, CBS.

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    ]]>     Pre-Show run-down. 

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    Sawtooth’s social media TMI-spree: 

    • Stomach flu;
    • a lost cat;
    • and the splinter.

    MGM Movie theater.

    List the ways money CAN’T buy happiness.

    (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    • Star Wars Episode 9, Friday, 12/20.
    • Silicon Valley finale, HBO.
    • The Watchmen finale, HBO.
    • Finished Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, CBS All Access.
    • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4, Amazon Prime.
    • The Mandalorian, Disney+.
    • Survivor: Island of the Idols, CBS.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    ]]>     softserve true No 5904 61 full     How Money Buys Happiness. How Money Buys Happiness. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0060-the-peloton-ad-how-money-buys-happiness/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0060-the-peloton-ad-how-money-buys-happiness/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-0060-the-peloton-ad-how-money-buys-happiness-cf3f319345e07fb38730f3a19d52f191 Pre-Show run-down. 

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    Show Beverage.

    [News & Shout Outs]:

    • Snow sucks.
    • Not paying attention to Impeachment.
    • The Peloton ad.

    [Lists]. List the ways money can buy happiness.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    • Brittany Runs a Marathon, Netflix.
    • Dr. Sleep, book.
    • Still watching:
      • The Mandalorian, Disney+.
      • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4, Amazon Prime.
      • Star Trek: Discovery, CBS All Access.
      • The Watchmen, HBO.
      • Silicon Valley, HBO.
      • Survivor: Island of the Idols, CBS.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review.

    ]]>     Pre-Show run-down. 

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    Show Beverage.

    [News & Shout Outs]:

    • Snow sucks.
    • Not paying attention to Impeachment.
    • The Peloton ad.

    [Lists]. List the ways money can buy happiness.

    [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

    • Brittany Runs a Marathon, Netflix.
    • Dr. Sleep, book.
    • Still watching:
      • The Mandalorian, Disney+.
      • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season 4, Amazon Prime.
      • Star Trek: Discovery, CBS All Access.
      • The Watchmen, HBO.
      • Silicon Valley, HBO.
      • Survivor: Island of the Idols, CBS.

    Subscribe, download, leave a review.



    ]]>     softserve true No 4494 60 full     Thanksgiving 2019 Recap and Stuff We No Longer Care About. Thanksgiving 2019 Recap and Stuff We No Longer Care About. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0059-thanksgiving-recap-star-trek-shit-we-dont-care-about-anymore/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0059-thanksgiving-recap-star-trek-shit-we-dont-care-about-anymore/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-0059-thanksgiving-recap-star-trek-shit-we-dont-care-about-anymore-f54448a140ee8a827b7be869a0f5c2a9  

      • Pre-Show run-down. 

     

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      • Show Beverage- Jack Daniels.
      • News & Shout Outs:
        • Thanksgiving.
        • Ted goes on a winter hike.
        • SJ and Uncle A go out on the town.
        • Belchertown Cultural Council’s Winter Light Night 2019: https://www.facebook.com/events/633517110496473/
        • Preparing for a snowstorm; shopping.
        • Monday snow day.
        • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
    • Things that felt important 5 or 10 years ago, but are unimportant now.

     

    • (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
      • The Irishman movie review, Netflix.
      • Still watching:
        • Star Trek: Discovery, CBS All Access.
        • The Watchmen, HBO.
        • Silicon Valley, HBO.
        • Survivor: Island of the Idols, CBS.
        • The Walking Dead, Season 10.
        • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    • End.
    ]]>      

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      • Show Beverage- Jack Daniels.
      • News & Shout Outs:
        • Thanksgiving.
        • Ted goes on a winter hike.
        • SJ and Uncle A go out on the town.
        • Belchertown Cultural Council’s Winter Light Night 2019: https://www.facebook.com/events/633517110496473/
        • Preparing for a snowstorm; shopping.
        • Monday snow day.
        • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
    • Things that felt important 5 or 10 years ago, but are unimportant now.

     

    • (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
      • The Irishman movie review, Netflix.
      • Still watching:
        • Star Trek: Discovery, CBS All Access.
        • The Watchmen, HBO.
        • Silicon Valley, HBO.
        • Survivor: Island of the Idols, CBS.
        • The Walking Dead, Season 10.
        • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    • End.
    ]]>     softserve true No 5655 59 full     Tool and Jonas Brothers Concerts! Tool and Jonas Brothers Concerts! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0058-tool-and-jonas-brothers-concerts-thanksgiving/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0058-tool-and-jonas-brothers-concerts-thanksgiving/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-0058-tool-and-jonas-brothers-concerts-thanksgiving-98075335319762a1fe219bda5bfff3a7  

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      • [News & Shout Outs]:
        • Thursday, November 21 Tool concert.
        • Friday night Shabat dinner at J’s & A’s.
        • Lazy, lazy, slug-like Saturday...doing nothing until seeing Frozen 2.
        • Buying a Thanksgiving turkey— pre-brined or not pre-brined?
        • Thanksgiving meal plan.
        • Sunday, November 24, Jonas Brothers concert.
        • Coming Up: Belchertown Cultural Council’s Winter Light Night 2019, Saturday, 11/30 Belchertown Town Commons, 12-7p.m: https://www.facebook.com/events/633517110496473/
        • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
      • [Lists]. Top 10 things we are thankful for.

     

     

    • [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
        • The Miseducation of Cameron Post movie, Netflix.
        • Frozen 2 movie review.
        • Still watching:
          • Silicon Valley, HBO.
          • The Watchmen, HBO.
          • The Walking Dead, Season 10.
          • Survivor: Island of the Idols, CBS.
          • Star Trek: Discovery,  CBS All Access.

     

    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.

     

    • End.
    ]]>      

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      • Show Beverage.

     

      • [News & Shout Outs]:
        • Thursday, November 21 Tool concert.
        • Friday night Shabat dinner at J’s & A’s.
        • Lazy, lazy, slug-like Saturday...doing nothing until seeing Frozen 2.
        • Buying a Thanksgiving turkey— pre-brined or not pre-brined?
        • Thanksgiving meal plan.
        • Sunday, November 24, Jonas Brothers concert.
        • Coming Up: Belchertown Cultural Council’s Winter Light Night 2019, Saturday, 11/30 Belchertown Town Commons, 12-7p.m: https://www.facebook.com/events/633517110496473/
        • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
      • [Lists]. Top 10 things we are thankful for.

     

     

    • [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
        • The Miseducation of Cameron Post movie, Netflix.
        • Frozen 2 movie review.
        • Still watching:
          • Silicon Valley, HBO.
          • The Watchmen, HBO.
          • The Walking Dead, Season 10.
          • Survivor: Island of the Idols, CBS.
          • Star Trek: Discovery,  CBS All Access.

     

    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.

     

    • End.
    ]]>     softserve true No 5496 58 full     Poke Me in All the Right Places & British Porn. Poke Me in All the Right Places & British Porn. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-wrong-place-if-it-brings-you-joy/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-wrong-place-if-it-brings-you-joy/#comments Wed, 20 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-wrong-place-if-it-brings-you-joy-2f25f2d9adb1b415c2dc4d439b56ec71  

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      • [News & Shout Outs]:
        • It’s still cold.
        • Still not raking leaves.
        • Thanksgiving turkey bust.
        • British porn.
        • Saturday
          • Star Trek Discovery Marathon.
          • Nails & Hair.
          • Shopping for Ted’s hiking trip.
          • L.L. Bean. in Hadley, MA.
          • North Hotpot.
        • Sunday
          • New tires.
          • Frozen 2 pre-gamer.
          • Cleaning the house.
        • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
      • [52 Lists for Happiness].

     

    • #39: List the things you hope will bring you joy this week.

     

    • [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
        • In The Tall Grass, Netflix.
        • Silicon Valley, HBO.
        • The Watchmen, HBO.
        • The Walking Dead, Season 10.

     

    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.

     

    • End.
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      • Show Beverage.
      • [News & Shout Outs]:
        • It’s still cold.
        • Still not raking leaves.
        • Thanksgiving turkey bust.
        • British porn.
        • Saturday
          • Star Trek Discovery Marathon.
          • Nails & Hair.
          • Shopping for Ted’s hiking trip.
          • L.L. Bean. in Hadley, MA.
          • North Hotpot.
        • Sunday
          • New tires.
          • Frozen 2 pre-gamer.
          • Cleaning the house.
        • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
      • [52 Lists for Happiness].

     

    • #39: List the things you hope will bring you joy this week.

     

    • [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
        • In The Tall Grass, Netflix.
        • Silicon Valley, HBO.
        • The Watchmen, HBO.
        • The Walking Dead, Season 10.

     

    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.

     

    • End.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4072 57 full     Hail Satan! Slayer Concert and Veterans Day 2019. Hail Satan! Slayer Concert and Veterans Day 2019. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-056-hail-satan-slayer-and-veterans-day/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-056-hail-satan-slayer-and-veterans-day/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-056-hail-satan-slayer-and-veterans-day-a3a9d78e09879e398bb014399a750639  

    • [Disclaimer].

     

      • Pre-Show run-down. 

     

    • [Soft Serve Intro].

     

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      • Show Beverage.
    • [News & Shout Outs]:
      • It’s still cold.
      • Halloween lights are still up.
      • Still not raking leaves.
      • Concert:
        • Nadim’s.
        • Pantera.
        • Ministry.
        • Primus.
        • Slayer.
      • Saturday.
        • Newton.
        • Soccer game.
        • Aunty V.’s
      • Veteran’s Day:
        • Computers. 
        • Movie, JoJo Rabbitt.
      • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
    • [52 Lists for Happiness].

     

    • #38: List the things you’re curious about.

     

    • [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
        • JoJo Rabbitt, movie.
        • Silicon Valley, HBO.
        • The Watchmen, HBO.
        • The Walking Dead, Season 10.

     

    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.

     

    • End.
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      • Pre-Show run-down. 

     

    • [Soft Serve Intro].

     

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      • Show Beverage.
    • [News & Shout Outs]:
      • It’s still cold.
      • Halloween lights are still up.
      • Still not raking leaves.
      • Concert:
        • Nadim’s.
        • Pantera.
        • Ministry.
        • Primus.
        • Slayer.
      • Saturday.
        • Newton.
        • Soccer game.
        • Aunty V.’s
      • Veteran’s Day:
        • Computers. 
        • Movie, JoJo Rabbitt.
      • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
    • [52 Lists for Happiness].

     

    • #38: List the things you’re curious about.

     

    • [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
        • JoJo Rabbitt, movie.
        • Silicon Valley, HBO.
        • The Watchmen, HBO.
        • The Walking Dead, Season 10.

     

    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.

     

    • End.
    ]]>     softserve true No 3919 56 full     A Tale of Six Twix and a Snobby Barista. A Tale of Six Twix and a Snobby Barista. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-055-a-tale-of-six-twix-the-snobby-barista/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-055-a-tale-of-six-twix-the-snobby-barista/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-055-a-tale-of-six-twix-the-snobby-barista-daf076573b4c16a5c8fbe7cdb78e4da5  

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      • Pre-Show run-down. 

     

    • [Soft Serve Intro].

     

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      • [News & Shout Outs]:
        • Daylight Savings time.
        • It’s getting cold.
        • Raking leaves.
        • No Soft Serve podcast studio.
        • Taking the dog to a soccer game.
        • No kids Saturday.
          • Terminator Dark Fate
          • Dirty Truth.
        • Halloween.
        • Amherst Coffee. 
          • No cappuccinos…only “steamed milk and espresso.”
          • Douchebag barista.
        • “Tennis elbow” and CBD balm.
        • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
      • [52 Lists for Happiness].

     

    • #37: List 10 Ways to Get Excited in the Next 10 Minutes.

     

    • [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
        • Terminator: Dark Fate Review.
        • The Watchmen, HBO.
        • Silicon Valley, HBO.
        • The Walking Dead, Season 10.

     

    • Swan Song, Robert R. McCammon.

     

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    • End.
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      • [News & Shout Outs]:
        • Daylight Savings time.
        • It’s getting cold.
        • Raking leaves.
        • No Soft Serve podcast studio.
        • Taking the dog to a soccer game.
        • No kids Saturday.
          • Terminator Dark Fate
          • Dirty Truth.
        • Halloween.
        • Amherst Coffee. 
          • No cappuccinos…only “steamed milk and espresso.”
          • Douchebag barista.
        • “Tennis elbow” and CBD balm.
        • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
      • [52 Lists for Happiness].

     

    • #37: List 10 Ways to Get Excited in the Next 10 Minutes.

     

    • [How are we entertaining ourselves?] (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
        • Terminator: Dark Fate Review.
        • The Watchmen, HBO.
        • Silicon Valley, HBO.
        • The Walking Dead, Season 10.

     

    • Swan Song, Robert R. McCammon.

     

    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    • End.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4114 55 full     Walt Disney World 2019 Vacation Spectacular! Walt Disney World 2019 Vacation Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/walt-disney-world-vacation-laphroaig/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/walt-disney-world-vacation-laphroaig/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/walt-disney-world-vacation-laphroaig-b97faf36abd26df24795eb35d4604450 Sawtooth and Stomping Jen talk about their 8-night trip to Walt Disney World and drink half a bottle of Laphroaig scotch.

    ]]>     Sawtooth and Stomping Jen talk about their 8-night trip to Walt Disney World and drink half a bottle of Laphroaig scotch.

    ]]>     softserve true No 8464 54 full     Positive Challenges Ain’t Nothin’ to F#ck With! Positive Challenges Ain’t Nothin’ to F#ck With! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-053-positive-challenges-aint-nothin-to-fck-with/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-053-positive-challenges-aint-nothin-to-fck-with/#comments Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-053-positive-challenges-aint-nothin-to-fck-with-3db69a1acf7a5dadae882453de5dbd0d
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  • Soft Serve Intro.
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    • Show Beverage.
    • News & Shout Outs:
      • Sawtooth has a cold.
      • Maine, ENL
        • King Arthur.
          • The Old Man and the Door.
        • Fires.
        • Hiking at Maggie’s Nature Park.
        • Bethel, Maine
          • Taco truck
          • Brewery.
      • Maine Podcast.
      • Community project #fail.
      • The Power Outage.
      • Simply Fit Belchertown, MA, 1 month free.
      • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
    • 52 Lists for Happiness.
      • #35: Elements of your life where you feel challenged in a positive way.
    • How are we entertaining ourselves? (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

     

    • The Walking Dead, Season 10.

     

        • The Walking Dead Compendium 4.
        • Hulu Wutang Clan, An American Saga: https://www.hulu.com
          • Companion, podcast.
        • Survivor, Isle of the Idols, CBS.

     

    • Star Trek Discovery, CBS All Access.

     

    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    • End.
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    • News & Shout Outs:
      • Sawtooth has a cold.
      • Maine, ENL
        • King Arthur.
          • The Old Man and the Door.
        • Fires.
        • Hiking at Maggie’s Nature Park.
        • Bethel, Maine
          • Taco truck
          • Brewery.
      • Maine Podcast.
      • Community project #fail.
      • The Power Outage.
      • Simply Fit Belchertown, MA, 1 month free.
      • Sawtooth continues working on a new poem.
    • 52 Lists for Happiness.
      • #35: Elements of your life where you feel challenged in a positive way.
    • How are we entertaining ourselves? (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

     

    • The Walking Dead, Season 10.

     

        • The Walking Dead Compendium 4.
        • Hulu Wutang Clan, An American Saga: https://www.hulu.com
          • Companion, podcast.
        • Survivor, Isle of the Idols, CBS.

     

    • Star Trek Discovery, CBS All Access.

     

    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    • End.
    ]]>     softserve true No 6494 53 full     The Cousins are Back! The Cousins are Back! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-052-bubblesbubblesbubblesthe-kids-are-back/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-052-bubblesbubblesbubblesthe-kids-are-back/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-052-bubblesbubblesbubblesthe-kids-are-back-a494f32d0dd246448e5787adbcc02afd Six of the nine Sawtooth bloodline nieces and nephews reunite in the wilds of Maine to discuss:

    • Should Sawtooth get a Saint Berdoodle?
    • President 
    • Halloween costumes and trick or treating.
    • President Trump.
    • Why can't kids pick up their socks?
    • Woodland safety.
    • Being kind to strangers.
    • What holiday would you create?
    ]]>     Six of the nine Sawtooth bloodline nieces and nephews reunite in the wilds of Maine to discuss:

    • Should Sawtooth get a Saint Berdoodle?
    • President 
    • Halloween costumes and trick or treating.
    • President Trump.
    • Why can't kids pick up their socks?
    • Woodland safety.
    • Being kind to strangers.
    • What holiday would you create?
    ]]>     softserve false No 4472 52 full     Halloween 2019 Decorations and ”Joker” Movie Discussion. Halloween 2019 Decorations and ”Joker” Movie Discussion. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-051-joker-review-and-foods-that-make-us-feel-good/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-051-joker-review-and-foods-that-make-us-feel-good/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-051-joker-review-and-foods-that-make-us-feel-good-fda7aff281c195771dcf05defcbb9481
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      • Episode 50 was NOT the last podcast.
      • Halloween decorations. Maddie. Bob modifications.
      • Sawtooth is working on a new poem.
      • Community project.
      • Six Flags - Fright fest/black cherry icees
      • Yom Kippur.
    • 52 Lists for Happiness.
      • #34: Foods that taste great and make you feel great about yourself when you eat them.
    • How are we entertaining ourselves? (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

     

    • The Walking Dead, Season 10
    • Star Trek Discovery, CBS All Access.

     

      • Euphoria, HBO.
      • Hulu Wutang Clan, An American Saga: https://www.hulu.com
      • Joker movie:
        • What does it say about mental illness?
        • Society and culture?
        • The soundtrack: Hildur Gudnadottir.
        • [SPOILERS]
          • Bruce Wayne/Batman.
          • Ending.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    • End.
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      • Episode 50 was NOT the last podcast.
      • Halloween decorations. Maddie. Bob modifications.
      • Sawtooth is working on a new poem.
      • Community project.
      • Six Flags - Fright fest/black cherry icees
      • Yom Kippur.
    • 52 Lists for Happiness.
      • #34: Foods that taste great and make you feel great about yourself when you eat them.
    • How are we entertaining ourselves? (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):

     

    • The Walking Dead, Season 10
    • Star Trek Discovery, CBS All Access.

     

      • Euphoria, HBO.
      • Hulu Wutang Clan, An American Saga: https://www.hulu.com
      • Joker movie:
        • What does it say about mental illness?
        • Society and culture?
        • The soundtrack: Hildur Gudnadottir.
        • [SPOILERS]
          • Bruce Wayne/Batman.
          • Ending.
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    ]]>     softserve true No 5980 51 full     No More Friends, Just Art! No More Friends, Just Art! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-050-make-art-not-friends-the-final-episode/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-050-make-art-not-friends-the-final-episode/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2019 23:50:39 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-050-make-art-not-friends-the-final-episode-6f54ecd275968f9ff9aac1ddaac9d291
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    • Star Trek Discovery, CBS All Access.

     

        • Euphoria, HBO.
        • Hulu Wutang Clan, An American Saga: https://www.hulu.com
        • Books: 
          • Fall; or, Dodge in Hell: A Novel, Neal Stephenson.
          • The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins.
        • Sturgill Simpson, Sound & Fury

     

    • Make Art Not Friends.

     

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    • Star Trek Discovery, CBS All Access.

     

        • Euphoria, HBO.
        • Hulu Wutang Clan, An American Saga: https://www.hulu.com
        • Books: 
          • Fall; or, Dodge in Hell: A Novel, Neal Stephenson.
          • The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins.
        • Sturgill Simpson, Sound & Fury

     

    • Make Art Not Friends.

     

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    ]]>     softserve true No 5411 50 full     Fake it Till You Make It! Fake it Till You Make It! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-049-fake-it-till-you-make-it/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-049-fake-it-till-you-make-it/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-049-fake-it-till-you-make-it-c8c1ea68dd8930ca4bfaaa254acf1d32
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      • Still off Facebook. (Except for posting from Instagram.)
      • Cat Power concert.
      • Belchertown Fair:
        • Parade.
          • Candy throwing.
          • Shriners.
        • Midway.
        • Fair rides.
        • Food. Rustic Fusion.
      • Pool closing...thoughts.
    • List #32: List the Ways You Can “Fake it Till You Make It” In Being Happy.
    • How are we entertaining ourselves? (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
    ]]>
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      • Cat Power concert.
      • Belchertown Fair:
        • Parade.
          • Candy throwing.
          • Shriners.
        • Midway.
        • Fair rides.
        • Food. Rustic Fusion.
      • Pool closing...thoughts.
    • List #32: List the Ways You Can “Fake it Till You Make It” In Being Happy.
    • How are we entertaining ourselves? (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
    ]]>     softserve true No 4885 49 full     Unveiling, Anxiety, Quitting Facebook, and Organizing. Unveiling, Anxiety, Quitting Facebook, and Organizing. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/unveiling-anxiety-quitting-facebook-organizing/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/unveiling-anxiety-quitting-facebook-organizing/#comments Wed, 18 Sep 2019 22:31:43 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/unveiling-anxiety-quitting-facebook-organizing-7799077f7fbc4eaff3c5b575408a291e
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    • New Jersey whirlwind.
      • F.I.L. delivering bar mitzvah on 60th anniversary.
      • M.I.L. Unveiling.
    • Anxiety.
    • Quitting Facebook.
    • Pool update.
    • List #31: Spaces in your life you would like to great more order and organization in.
    • How are we entertaining ourselves? (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
    ]]>
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      • F.I.L. delivering bar mitzvah on 60th anniversary.
      • M.I.L. Unveiling.
    • Anxiety.
    • Quitting Facebook.
    • Pool update.
    • List #31: Spaces in your life you would like to great more order and organization in.
    • How are we entertaining ourselves? (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
    ]]>     softserve true No 4437 48 full     Tattoos, Tool Tickets, and Terrible Lies. Tattoos, Tool Tickets, and Terrible Lies. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-047-tattoos-tool-tickets-terrible-lies/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-047-tattoos-tool-tickets-terrible-lies/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-047-tattoos-tool-tickets-terrible-lies-6c6527691b806ee1025626ef034339f3
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    ]]>
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    ]]>     softserve true No 5155 47 full     Happy Funny News and 2019 New Jersey Vacation. Happy Funny News and 2019 New Jersey Vacation. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/happy-funny-news-new-jersey-vacation/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/happy-funny-news-new-jersey-vacation/#comments Wed, 04 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/happy-funny-news-new-jersey-vacation-bf9dbaa5baae98de613e880c66849eca
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        • Ink Well.
        • Six Flags.
        • Colt's Neck.
      • Back to school last week.
      • Summer is over.
      • Labor Day.
        • Shelf building.
        • Cleaning and purging before winter.
        • Leaving the pool open.
      • Nose ring check-in.
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      • !!!Minor Spoilers!!!
      • Big Brother.
      • Dark Crystal.
      • Tool Album.
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      • New Jersey trip.
        • Beach.
        • Boardwalk. Asbury Park.
        • Ink Well.
        • Six Flags.
        • Colt's Neck.
      • Back to school last week.
      • Summer is over.
      • Labor Day.
        • Shelf building.
        • Cleaning and purging before winter.
        • Leaving the pool open.
      • Nose ring check-in.
    • List: The Happiest & Funniest News Stories You’ve Heard Lately.
    • How are we entertaining ourselves? (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
      • !!!Minor Spoilers!!!
      • Big Brother.
      • Dark Crystal.
      • Tool Album.
      • The Family.
      • Disney + deal.
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    ]]>     softserve true No 4082 46 full     Kennedy & The Jackal Pack Kennedy & The Jackal Pack https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0045-kennedy-the-jackal-pack/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-0045-kennedy-the-jackal-pack/#comments Wed, 28 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-0045-kennedy-the-jackal-pack-0c8e1664313895ac2ea8b6983b83f5ee softserve false No 1104 45 full A Tale of Four Awnings. A Tale of Four Awnings. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/a-tale-of-four-awnings-fannie-smellzmore-returns/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/a-tale-of-four-awnings-fannie-smellzmore-returns/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/a-tale-of-four-awnings-fannie-smellzmore-returns-0f407ad64b466b14ca4db82f770a1fca In this episode, Sawtooth and Stomping Jen tell guests Fannie Smellzmore and Mike Raphone all about their wild weekend in NYC!

    ]]>     In this episode, Sawtooth and Stomping Jen tell guests Fannie Smellzmore and Mike Raphone all about their wild weekend in NYC!

    ]]>     softserve true No 6529 44 full     Free Bleeding All Over my Heart with Joshua Michael Stewart & Chanel. Free Bleeding All Over my Heart with Joshua Michael Stewart & Chanel. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/how-we-met-with-joshua-michael-stewart-chanel-the-free-bleeding-poetry-episode/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/how-we-met-with-joshua-michael-stewart-chanel-the-free-bleeding-poetry-episode/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/how-we-met-with-joshua-michael-stewart-chanel-the-free-bleeding-poetry-episode-c15cf6bc241f05b0795ccc489cdf7ad9
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  • Writing as a professional.
  • Sex & Relationship podcasts.
  • Free Bleeding & Period Products.
  • Josh's music: https://soundcloud.com/joshuajoshs
  • List #28: List the projects you have been meaning to work on and finish: https://amzn.to/2MdUn1X
  • Assholes who Shop at Whole Foods!
  • Reading Poems.
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  • Writing as a professional.
  • Sex & Relationship podcasts.
  • Free Bleeding & Period Products.
  • Josh's music: https://soundcloud.com/joshuajoshs
  • List #28: List the projects you have been meaning to work on and finish: https://amzn.to/2MdUn1X
  • Assholes who Shop at Whole Foods!
  • Reading Poems.
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  • End.
    • ]]>     softserve true No 9051 43 full     What annoys you about your partner? What annoys you about your partner? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-042-what-annoys-you-about-your-partner/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-042-what-annoys-you-about-your-partner/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-042-what-annoys-you-about-your-partner-d57a5e2ecf35269d60031646258fab7f
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        • Week 2 without Ted & Space Unicorn.
        • Karaoke.
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        • Greater Good Brewing.
        • Italian Cookies. (And Ben Dover’s crazy idea about bringing food to parties.)
        • Party at the D-Man’s.
          • Dice game: LCR.
        • Drag Brunch.
        • Nose Piercing.
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        • Week 2 without Ted & Space Unicorn.
        • Karaoke.
        • Brunch at Armsby Abbey: https://armsbyabbey.com/brunch/
        • Greater Good Brewing.
        • Italian Cookies. (And Ben Dover’s crazy idea about bringing food to parties.)
        • Party at the D-Man’s.
          • Dice game: LCR.
        • Drag Brunch.
        • Nose Piercing.
      • Frog Legs Updates.
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    • How are we entertaining ourselves? (Movie/T.V., Books, Music, Podcast Reviews):
    ]]>     softserve true No 7342 42 full     Get Your Dad Bod on that Party Bus! Get Your Dad Bod on that Party Bus! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-041-get-your-dad-bod-on-that-party-bus/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-041-get-your-dad-bod-on-that-party-bus/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-041-get-your-dad-bod-on-that-party-bus-8c884c6961be0f65283bcef575aeb639 In this episode, we are joined by 4 (!) guests, Fannie Smellsmore, Mike Raphone, Ben Dover (formerly Scott and PM3PO), and Vape Ape to discuss:

    • urinating on the floor of a bus.
    • the dad bod double standard.
    • prosthetic penises.

    Enjoy!

    ]]>     In this episode, we are joined by 4 (!) guests, Fannie Smellsmore, Mike Raphone, Ben Dover (formerly Scott and PM3PO), and Vape Ape to discuss:

    • urinating on the floor of a bus.
    • the dad bod double standard.
    • prosthetic penises.

    Enjoy!

    ]]>     softserve true No 4091 41 full     Values, Beliefs, and Birds with Human Penises. Values, Beliefs, and Birds with Human Penises. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-040-values-beliefs-and-birds-with-human-pnises/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-040-values-beliefs-and-birds-with-human-pnises/#comments Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-040-values-beliefs-and-birds-with-human-pnises-2cf7a0e1963f2c9f6fc59437c85c1b0f
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    • ]]>     softserve true No 6066 40 full     Time to Drink...Doo doo doo doo doo doo! Time to Drink...Doo doo doo doo doo doo! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-039-time-to-drinkdoo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-039-time-to-drinkdoo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-039-time-to-drinkdoo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-89761ed3cb0b014e08dbeb4aec543a1b
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    • ]]>     softserve true No 4179 39 full     Stranger Things in Cabin Eight! 9 Cousins and Chaos in Maine. Stranger Things in Cabin Eight! 9 Cousins and Chaos in Maine. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-038-stranger-things-in-cabin-eight-9-cousins-chaos-in-maine/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-038-stranger-things-in-cabin-eight-9-cousins-chaos-in-maine/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:30:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-038-stranger-things-in-cabin-eight-9-cousins-chaos-in-maine-1a281696519c18fc9eaf38887a3d1ab8 In this SAFE FOR KIDS episode, Sawtooth and Jen do a podcast with their NINE nieces and nephews, and talk about:

    • Pranks.
    • Biggest regrets.
    • Vacation recap:
      • Bethel Art Fair;
      • Santa's Village;
      • Frenchman's Hole;
      • Glen Ellis Falls.
      • Frenchman's Hole (Swimming Holes & Cliff jumping.)
    • The mystery of Cabin 8!
    • Chaos! Chaos! Chaos!
    ]]>     In this SAFE FOR KIDS episode, Sawtooth and Jen do a podcast with their NINE nieces and nephews, and talk about:

    • Pranks.
    • Biggest regrets.
    • Vacation recap:
      • Bethel Art Fair;
      • Santa's Village;
      • Frenchman's Hole;
      • Glen Ellis Falls.
      • Frenchman's Hole (Swimming Holes & Cliff jumping.)
    • The mystery of Cabin 8!
    • Chaos! Chaos! Chaos!
    ]]>     softserve false No 4115 38 full     Take Care of Your Mind, Body, and Soul! Take Care of Your Mind, Body, and Soul! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-037-no-mystery-here-take-care-of-your-mind-body-and-soul-and-wtf-is-shrub-soda/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-037-no-mystery-here-take-care-of-your-mind-body-and-soul-and-wtf-is-shrub-soda/#comments Wed, 03 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-037-no-mystery-here-take-care-of-your-mind-body-and-soul-and-wtf-is-shrub-soda-e00729856b0c3dbba2a3068d3b0d48d5
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    • ]]>     softserve true No 4725 37 full     A Little Party Never Hurt Nobody— Except When Nipples Get Pinched! A Little Party Never Hurt Nobody— Except When Nipples Get Pinched! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/a-little-party-never-hurt-nobody-except-when-nipples-get-pinched/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/a-little-party-never-hurt-nobody-except-when-nipples-get-pinched/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/a-little-party-never-hurt-nobody-except-when-nipples-get-pinched-ceb008138502bf8f6b426540e720afae
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    ]]>     softserve true No 4927 36 full     The Lackluster Night. The Lackluster Night. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-035-the-lackluster-night-the-final-episode-of-the-podcast/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-035-the-lackluster-night-the-final-episode-of-the-podcast/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-035-the-lackluster-night-the-final-episode-of-the-podcast-56bf2f0bd14edcefb1872fab5b9046ec
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      • !!!Minor Spoilers!!!
      • Hulu “Father's Day” Movie: TBD.
      • Good Omens.
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      • Hulu “Father's Day” Movie: TBD.
      • Good Omens.
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    ]]>     softserve true No 4202 35 full     Rum with a Splash of Frog Legs, and Stuff We Hate To Do. Rum with a Splash of Frog Legs, and Stuff We Hate To Do. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-034-rum-with-a-splash-of-frog-legs-and-stuff-we-hate-to-do/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-034-rum-with-a-splash-of-frog-legs-and-stuff-we-hate-to-do/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-034-rum-with-a-splash-of-frog-legs-and-stuff-we-hate-to-do-3b677b47dc9d40dbe6f53cbd1204c213
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      • Minor Spoilers.
      • Deadwood.
      • Black Mirror.
      • Handmaid’s Tale.
    • Opening the pool.
    • The chatty Dunkin Donuts guy.
    • Assholes Who Shop @ Whole Foods!
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
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  • Intro/Welcome.
      • Minor Spoilers.
      • Deadwood.
      • Black Mirror.
      • Handmaid’s Tale.
    • Opening the pool.
    • The chatty Dunkin Donuts guy.
    • Assholes Who Shop @ Whole Foods!
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4436 34 full     Opportunity Comes Knocking and Sawtooth’s Turtle Rescue Opportunity Comes Knocking and Sawtooth’s Turtle Rescue https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-033-opportunity-comes-knocking-sawtooths-turtle-rescue/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-033-opportunity-comes-knocking-sawtooths-turtle-rescue/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-033-opportunity-comes-knocking-sawtooths-turtle-rescue-808df9c9fa7872bb4f1d837cec2f3088
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      • Chrystal.
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    • The Starbucks Incident.
    • Sawtooth’s rescues a turtle.
    • AWS@WF: Reverse Osmosis; alkaline water maniacs.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
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  • Show Beverages:
    • Giveaway Winners:
      • Chrystal.
      • Shutter Logic.
      • D-Man.
    • The Starbucks Incident.
    • Sawtooth’s rescues a turtle.
    • AWS@WF: Reverse Osmosis; alkaline water maniacs.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4352 33 full     The Memorial Day 2019 Spectacular Spectacular! The Memorial Day 2019 Spectacular Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/the-memorial-day-spectacular-spectacular-and-the-happiest-people-we-know/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/the-memorial-day-spectacular-spectacular-and-the-happiest-people-we-know/#comments Wed, 29 May 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/the-memorial-day-spectacular-spectacular-and-the-happiest-people-we-know-2c090427352ad8c55b57b99aedb29c6d
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    • Give away Reminder. LAST WEEK.
      • GOT Finale.
      • Chernobyl.
      • Barry.
    • LIST 20: Who are the happiest people you know?
    • Sawtooth and Ted go on a hike.
      • Seven Sisters trail.
      • Millipedes.
      • People hiking while playing music. Assholes?
      • Being old.
    • Memorial Day Parade. (with Space Unicorn)
    • Memorial Day Cookout.
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    • Give away Reminder. LAST WEEK.
      • GOT Finale.
      • Chernobyl.
      • Barry.
    • LIST 20: Who are the happiest people you know?
    • Sawtooth and Ted go on a hike.
      • Seven Sisters trail.
      • Millipedes.
      • People hiking while playing music. Assholes?
      • Being old.
    • Memorial Day Parade. (with Space Unicorn)
    • Memorial Day Cookout.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4984 32 full     WHAT did you say about me?!? WHAT did you say about me?!? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-031-what-did-you-say-about-me/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-031-what-did-you-say-about-me/#comments Wed, 22 May 2019 06:11:11 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-031-what-did-you-say-about-me-97f48b7606ae13d188db44ca4580e0a6
  • Intro/Welcome.
  • Show Beverages: Tree House Brewing.
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Give away Reminder.
    • Updates & Shout Outs:
      • Stomping Jen campaign updates.
      • The podcast mixer and table update.
      • Shout outs:
        • New City Brewery:https://www.newcitybrewery.com
        • Santo Taco:https://www.facebook.com/Santotacomass/
        • McCarthy’s Pub: https://www.facebook.com/mccarthyspub.belchertown/
        • Dirty Truth Brunch: https://www.dirtytruthbeerhall.com
        • Real Talk & Tea: https://realtalktea.wordpress.com
    • TV, Movie, & Music Reviews:
      • John Wick 3
        • Should Sawtooth have shared his negative opinion with a friend?
      • GOT Finale.
    • LIST 19: How would someone you love would describe you?
    • Starbucks presumptuous Barista dilema.
    • Assholes Who Shop at Whole Foods: The Fruit Kid.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>
  • Intro/Welcome.
  • Show Beverages: Tree House Brewing.
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Give away Reminder.
    • Updates & Shout Outs:
      • Stomping Jen campaign updates.
      • The podcast mixer and table update.
      • Shout outs:
        • New City Brewery:https://www.newcitybrewery.com
        • Santo Taco:https://www.facebook.com/Santotacomass/
        • McCarthy’s Pub: https://www.facebook.com/mccarthyspub.belchertown/
        • Dirty Truth Brunch: https://www.dirtytruthbeerhall.com
        • Real Talk & Tea: https://realtalktea.wordpress.com
    • TV, Movie, & Music Reviews:
      • John Wick 3
        • Should Sawtooth have shared his negative opinion with a friend?
      • GOT Finale.
    • LIST 19: How would someone you love would describe you?
    • Starbucks presumptuous Barista dilema.
    • Assholes Who Shop at Whole Foods: The Fruit Kid.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 3954 31 full     Mother’s Day 2019 Spectacular! Mother’s Day 2019 Spectacular! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-030-mothers-day-spectacular/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-030-mothers-day-spectacular/#comments Wed, 15 May 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-030-mothers-day-spectacular-4729102952b739d471679c2d2d11a399
  • Intro/Welcome
  • Special guests: "Ted" (12 years old) and "Space Unicorn" (9 years old).
  • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
  • Fans- Thank you! (I’ve met a bunch of you.)
    • Give away Reminder.
      • What are you watching, kids?
    • What we appreciate about Mom (Stomping Jen)
    • Sawtooth's Turtle Yoga Dream.
      • What do we think we about yoga with animals?
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>
  • Intro/Welcome
  • Special guests: "Ted" (12 years old) and "Space Unicorn" (9 years old).
  • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
  • Fans- Thank you! (I’ve met a bunch of you.)
    • Give away Reminder.
      • What are you watching, kids?
    • What we appreciate about Mom (Stomping Jen)
    • Sawtooth's Turtle Yoga Dream.
      • What do we think we about yoga with animals?
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve false No 3739 30 full     Don’t Change a Thing (Stick-To-Itiveness!) Don’t Change a Thing (Stick-To-Itiveness!) https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-029-dont-change-a-thing-stick-to-itiveness/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-029-dont-change-a-thing-stick-to-itiveness/#comments Tue, 07 May 2019 20:55:13 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-029-dont-change-a-thing-stick-to-itiveness-1cc40fcd4cefcf52ee6e771d507d03b3
    • Give away Reminder.
    • TV, Movie, & Music Non-Spoiler Reviews:
      • A Star is Born.
      • Game of Thrones, Season 8 Ep.4
    • LIST 18: List The Things About Yourself You Don't Need to Change.
    • The Duck Story.
    • Assholes who Shop at Whole Foods: Cashier reading labels in the Express Lane.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    • ]]>
    • Give away Reminder.
    • TV, Movie, & Music Non-Spoiler Reviews:
      • A Star is Born.
      • Game of Thrones, Season 8 Ep.4
    • LIST 18: List The Things About Yourself You Don't Need to Change.
    • The Duck Story.
    • Assholes who Shop at Whole Foods: Cashier reading labels in the Express Lane.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    • ]]>     softserve true No 4274 29 full     Movies, Books, and TV Shows that Bring Happiness. Movies, Books, and TV Shows that Bring Happiness. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-028-movies-books-tv-shows-that-bring-happiness/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-028-movies-books-tv-shows-that-bring-happiness/#comments Wed, 01 May 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-028-movies-books-tv-shows-that-bring-happiness-5b1321bd1b8df0251511d7ea992ca2ae
  • Intro
  • Show Beverages:
      • Sawtooth: Sweetwater Brewing, 420 Strain: Mango Kush Wheat Ale.
      • Jen: Oskar Blues Brewing: Guns N Rose Ale.
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Give away Reminder.
    • Shout Outs, News & Other Things
      • Stomping Jen campaign updates.
      • Cadbury Creme Egg.
      • The Escaped cat.
      • Sawooth’s failed attempt at getting a sponsorship deal.
      • Shout out— Real Talk & Tea: https://realtalktea.wordpress.com
    • TV, Movie, & Music Non-Spoiler Reviews:
      • Avengers: Endgame.
      • Game of Thrones, Season 8 Ep.3
      • Barry.
    • LIST 17: Movies, Books and TV Shows that Make You Happy.
    • Trolling the Pakistani Telephone Scammers.
    • Assholes who Shop at Whole Foods: Reverse osmosis and alkaline water and the jugs.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>
  • Intro
  • Show Beverages:
      • Sawtooth: Sweetwater Brewing, 420 Strain: Mango Kush Wheat Ale.
      • Jen: Oskar Blues Brewing: Guns N Rose Ale.
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Give away Reminder.
    • Shout Outs, News & Other Things
      • Stomping Jen campaign updates.
      • Cadbury Creme Egg.
      • The Escaped cat.
      • Sawooth’s failed attempt at getting a sponsorship deal.
      • Shout out— Real Talk & Tea: https://realtalktea.wordpress.com
    • TV, Movie, & Music Non-Spoiler Reviews:
      • Avengers: Endgame.
      • Game of Thrones, Season 8 Ep.3
      • Barry.
    • LIST 17: Movies, Books and TV Shows that Make You Happy.
    • Trolling the Pakistani Telephone Scammers.
    • Assholes who Shop at Whole Foods: Reverse osmosis and alkaline water and the jugs.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4413 28 full     Living Life to the Fullest. Living Life to the Fullest. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-027-living-life-to-the-fullest-double-paprika/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-027-living-life-to-the-fullest-double-paprika/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-027-living-life-to-the-fullest-double-paprika-225be825a9e0ff261acd169a57fe7ca8
  • Intro
  • Show Beverage:
      • Mount Tabor Galilee Chardonnay: https://www.twc.co.il
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Give away Reminder.
    • Shout Outs, News & Other Things
    • TV, Movie, & Music Reviews:
      • Tom Waits, Mule Variations.
      • Randy Newman, My Country.
      • Game of Thrones, Season 8 Ep.2
      • 1999:
    • LIST 16: Moments that make you feel like you’re living life to the fullest.
    • Spring is the best season.
    • Assholes who Shop at Whole Foods: Bag shaming.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>
  • Intro
  • Show Beverage:
      • Mount Tabor Galilee Chardonnay: https://www.twc.co.il
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Give away Reminder.
    • Shout Outs, News & Other Things
    • TV, Movie, & Music Reviews:
      • Tom Waits, Mule Variations.
      • Randy Newman, My Country.
      • Game of Thrones, Season 8 Ep.2
      • 1999:
    • LIST 16: Moments that make you feel like you’re living life to the fullest.
    • Spring is the best season.
    • Assholes who Shop at Whole Foods: Bag shaming.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4433 27 full     We’re Going Back to Endor. We’re Going Back to Endor. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-026-were-going-back-to-endor-just-say-no/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-026-were-going-back-to-endor-just-say-no/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2019 20:32:23 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-026-were-going-back-to-endor-just-say-no-91b21fbb74e455828297a35a0be280e9
  • Intro
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Give away!
    • Shout Outs, News & Other Things
      • Roller skating injury update.
      • Stomping Jen campaign updates.
      • Facebook poll.
      • Moan and Dove. People who bring dogs to bars.
      • Saray 2 in Springfield, MA,
        • The pants horizon
      • Shout out— Real Talk & Tea: https://realtalktea.wordpress.com
    • TV & Movie Reviews:
      • Game of Thrones, Season 8, Ep. 1.
      • Star Wars Episode 9 Trailer.
    • The things we can say no to.
    • Assholes who Shop at Whole  Foods
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>
  • Intro
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Give away!
    • Shout Outs, News & Other Things
      • Roller skating injury update.
      • Stomping Jen campaign updates.
      • Facebook poll.
      • Moan and Dove. People who bring dogs to bars.
      • Saray 2 in Springfield, MA,
        • The pants horizon
      • Shout out— Real Talk & Tea: https://realtalktea.wordpress.com
    • TV & Movie Reviews:
      • Game of Thrones, Season 8, Ep. 1.
      • Star Wars Episode 9 Trailer.
    • The things we can say no to.
    • Assholes who Shop at Whole  Foods
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4112 26 full     What We’re Passionate About. What We’re Passionate About. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-025-the-passion-of-the-sawtooth-the-sick-episode/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-025-the-passion-of-the-sawtooth-the-sick-episode/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-025-the-passion-of-the-sawtooth-the-sick-episode-193a3380e446e65c8ff063d8d2ecc377
  • Intro
    • Sawtooth has a cold.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review!
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Shout Outs, News, & Restaurant Reviews
    • The things we are passionate about.
    • TV & Movie Reviews:
      • Shazam!
      • Obey Giant...Shepard Fairey.
    • The Assholes of Whole Foods:
      • Samples.
    • The Sponge Holder.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>
  • Intro
    • Sawtooth has a cold.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review!
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Shout Outs, News, & Restaurant Reviews
    • The things we are passionate about.
    • TV & Movie Reviews:
      • Shazam!
      • Obey Giant...Shepard Fairey.
    • The Assholes of Whole Foods:
      • Samples.
    • The Sponge Holder.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4217 25 full     Things in Our Lives We Can Actually Control. Things in Our Lives We Can Actually Control. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-024-things-in-our-lives-we-can-actually-control-like-avoiding-roller-skating-injuries/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-024-things-in-our-lives-we-can-actually-control-like-avoiding-roller-skating-injuries/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-024-things-in-our-lives-we-can-actually-control-like-avoiding-roller-skating-injuries-b9d30a7c807e5c1cbcd19917550e5823
  • Intro
  • Show Beverage:
    • Heretic Chocolate Hazelnut Porter, Heretic Brewing Company, Fairfield CA.
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
      • Thank you, but no more bad reviews!
    • Shout Outs, News, & Restaurant Reviews
    • The things in our life we are actually in control of:
      • Jen's list.
      • Sawtooth's list.
    • TV & Movie Reviews:
      • Temptation Island Finale. (!!!Spoilers!!!)
      • The Dirt...Motley Crue movie.
    • The Assholes of Whole Foods:
      • 5 items or less...multiple things of the same brand (like bottles of wine), trying to count them as a “single item.”
    • Are they a sociopath?
      • A person who only uses paper plates at home because normal plates “can’t be cleaned.”
    • The Sponge Holder.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>
  • Intro
  • Show Beverage:
    • Heretic Chocolate Hazelnut Porter, Heretic Brewing Company, Fairfield CA.
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
      • Thank you, but no more bad reviews!
    • Shout Outs, News, & Restaurant Reviews
    • The things in our life we are actually in control of:
      • Jen's list.
      • Sawtooth's list.
    • TV & Movie Reviews:
      • Temptation Island Finale. (!!!Spoilers!!!)
      • The Dirt...Motley Crue movie.
    • The Assholes of Whole Foods:
      • 5 items or less...multiple things of the same brand (like bottles of wine), trying to count them as a “single item.”
    • Are they a sociopath?
      • A person who only uses paper plates at home because normal plates “can’t be cleaned.”
    • The Sponge Holder.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 3902 24 full     People Who Make Us Happy! People Who Make Us Happy! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-023-passive-aggressive-people-who-make-us-happy/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-023-passive-aggressive-people-who-make-us-happy/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-023-passive-aggressive-people-who-make-us-happy-8cb5b149eff53163bb44c5c6601b847f Sawtooth and Stomping Jen are back, talking about the people who make them happy. A listener's accusation that Sawtooth is passive aggressive toward Jen has Sawtooth up in arms throughout the show. The new segment, Assholes of Whole Foods, also debuts! 

    Complete show outline:

    • Intro.
    • Show whiskey: Maker’s Mark.
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Shout Outs & Things That Happened:
      • BT’s SmokeHouse in Sturbridge, MA
      • Tree House Brewing.
      • Real Talk & Tea: https://realtalktea.wordpress.com
    • Update on Professor Weasley situation:
      • Voice Mail from someone claiming to be Robert Muller.
      • Voice Mail from Professor Weasley.
    • List the people who make you happy.
    • Parties suck.
    • NEW SEGMENT— Assholes of Whole Foods.
    • People who eat a muffin upside down with a fork. Are they an asshole? 
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     Sawtooth and Stomping Jen are back, talking about the people who make them happy. A listener's accusation that Sawtooth is passive aggressive toward Jen has Sawtooth up in arms throughout the show. The new segment, Assholes of Whole Foods, also debuts! 

    Complete show outline:

    • Intro.
    • Show whiskey: Maker’s Mark.
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Shout Outs & Things That Happened:
      • BT’s SmokeHouse in Sturbridge, MA
      • Tree House Brewing.
      • Real Talk & Tea: https://realtalktea.wordpress.com
    • Update on Professor Weasley situation:
      • Voice Mail from someone claiming to be Robert Muller.
      • Voice Mail from Professor Weasley.
    • List the people who make you happy.
    • Parties suck.
    • NEW SEGMENT— Assholes of Whole Foods.
    • People who eat a muffin upside down with a fork. Are they an asshole? 
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4089 23 full     What Made Us Happy as Kids. What Made Us Happy as Kids. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-022-what-made-us-happy-as-kids-the-bad-mood-episode/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-022-what-made-us-happy-as-kids-the-bad-mood-episode/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-022-what-made-us-happy-as-kids-the-bad-mood-episode-d8aaf23ede3acd431caf35b8faf049e0
  • Introduction.
  • Show beers:
    • Night Shift Brewing: Night Fever coffee and chocolate stout.
    • Two Roads Brewery: Two Juicy New England IPA.
    • Thanks for the reviews and feedback.
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Sawtooth's bad mood.
    • Announcement: Professor Weasley banned from the Soft Serve podcast.
    • List the things that made you happy as a child.
    • Saint Patrick's Day.
    • Is Sawtooth the Asshole? Not donating .20 to Whole Foods charity.
    • The lost money story.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>
  • Introduction.
  • Show beers:
    • Night Shift Brewing: Night Fever coffee and chocolate stout.
    • Two Roads Brewery: Two Juicy New England IPA.
    • Thanks for the reviews and feedback.
    • Subscribe, download. Leave us reviews.
    • Sawtooth's bad mood.
    • Announcement: Professor Weasley banned from the Soft Serve podcast.
    • List the things that made you happy as a child.
    • Saint Patrick's Day.
    • Is Sawtooth the Asshole? Not donating .20 to Whole Foods charity.
    • The lost money story.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review.
    ]]>     softserve true No 4392 22 full     Feeling Lucky and the Exploding Crockpot. Feeling Lucky and the Exploding Crockpot. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-021-feeling-lucky-the-exploding-crockpot/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-021-feeling-lucky-the-exploding-crockpot/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-021-feeling-lucky-the-exploding-crockpot-dff1448534faac08ac6f82671a47f3e0 Sawtooth & Stomping Jen sit down to palaver over how they have felt lucky in their lives.

    Show outline:

    • Episode 21- List the ways you feel lucky. Show beers: The Hangar & Amherst Brewing Company: Massatuckey Brown ale.
    • Trista’s blog: Real Talk & Tea: https://realtalktea.wordpress.com
    • Thanks for the reviews and feedback.
      • “Your podcast is so intimate and Sawtooth voice is so mellow. Can he just read a bunch of books for me and record it?”
      • Man and his wife: Listen in their bed in the dark.
    • List the ways you feel lucky.
    • Captain Marvel Review.
    • Leaving Neverland/Michael Jackson.
    • Internet Cat video festival.
    • Parenting moment: The Crockpot.
    • Next list: Happiest moments of our childhood.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review!
    ]]>     Sawtooth & Stomping Jen sit down to palaver over how they have felt lucky in their lives.

    Show outline:

    • Episode 21- List the ways you feel lucky.

      Show beers: The Hangar & Amherst Brewing Company: Massatuckey Brown ale.
    • Trista’s blog: Real Talk & Tea: https://realtalktea.wordpress.com
    • Thanks for the reviews and feedback.
      • “Your podcast is so intimate and Sawtooth voice is so mellow. Can he just read a bunch of books for me and record it?”
      • Man and his wife: Listen in their bed in the dark.
    • List the ways you feel lucky.
    • Captain Marvel Review.
    • Leaving Neverland/Michael Jackson.
    • Internet Cat video festival.
    • Parenting moment: The Crockpot.
    • Next list: Happiest moments of our childhood.
    • Subscribe, download, leave a review!
    ]]>     softserve true No 3927 21 full     The Sponge Holder of Doom and One Day of Joy The Sponge Holder of Doom and One Day of Joy https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-020-one-day-of-joy-the-sponge-holder-of-doom/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-020-one-day-of-joy-the-sponge-holder-of-doom/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-020-one-day-of-joy-the-sponge-holder-of-doom-fc8fc6defd509fe051aea5d8eba2bc94 Oh gosh, this was a good one.

    Sawtooth and Stomping Jen read a letter from Friend; taste a Strawberry Milkshake IPA (and explain why Sawtooth's friends are mad at him for doing so); and discuss Stomping Jen's art show and all the little joys in a day. They also contemplate a situation that Sawtooth Frank was involved in, and ask the question, "Is Sawtooth an assh@le?"

    ]]>     Oh gosh, this was a good one.

    Sawtooth and Stomping Jen read a letter from Friend; taste a Strawberry Milkshake IPA (and explain why Sawtooth's friends are mad at him for doing so); and discuss Stomping Jen's art show and all the little joys in a day. They also contemplate a situation that Sawtooth Frank was involved in, and ask the question, "Is Sawtooth an assh@le?"

    ]]>     softserve true No 3832 20 full     Rage Against the Screens! Rage Against the Screens! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-019-rage-against-the-screens-or-the-episode-that-almost-wasnt/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-019-rage-against-the-screens-or-the-episode-that-almost-wasnt/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-019-rage-against-the-screens-or-the-episode-that-almost-wasnt-9e77137e13e2128d6f9777f0df47c60e Sawtooth and Jen continue the quest for happiness by talking about the things they like to do that don't involve technology. In their efforts to adjust to new microphones, Sawtooth and Jen experience much discord.

    ]]>     Sawtooth and Jen continue the quest for happiness by talking about the things they like to do that don't involve technology. In their efforts to adjust to new microphones, Sawtooth and Jen experience much discord.

    ]]>     softserve true No 3649 19 full     You Can Do It! Compliments, Encouragement, and Life Updates! You Can Do It! Compliments, Encouragement, and Life Updates! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-018-you-can-do-it-compliments-encouragement-and-life-updates/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-018-you-can-do-it-compliments-encouragement-and-life-updates/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-018-you-can-do-it-compliments-encouragement-and-life-updates-c1f81b2a6b279c631ab73a936c789275 Sawtooth & Stomping Jen get down and try to recall the greatest compliments and encouragements they have received. Despite complaining that he has never received any compliments, Sawtooth somehow has a longer list than SJ. The two also discuss snow shoveling injuries, brunch, and the movie, "Upgrade."

    Beer of the episode: Jack's Abby Smoke & Dagger Black Lager.

    ]]>     Sawtooth & Stomping Jen get down and try to recall the greatest compliments and encouragements they have received. Despite complaining that he has never received any compliments, Sawtooth somehow has a longer list than SJ. The two also discuss snow shoveling injuries, brunch, and the movie, "Upgrade."

    Beer of the episode: Jack's Abby Smoke & Dagger Black Lager.

    ]]>     softserve true No 3296 18 full     A Letter, Colonoscopy, and Barriers to Happiness. A Letter, Colonoscopy, and Barriers to Happiness. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/a-letter-colonoscopy-and-barriers-to-happiness/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/a-letter-colonoscopy-and-barriers-to-happiness/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/a-letter-colonoscopy-and-barriers-to-happiness-1d0f606edd99ffc76ec2e7e817212955 Sawtooth and Jen read a scathing letter from a friend, discuss Sawtooth's colonoscopy, and try to figure out their barriers to happiness.

    ]]>     Sawtooth and Jen read a scathing letter from a friend, discuss Sawtooth's colonoscopy, and try to figure out their barriers to happiness.

    ]]>     softserve true No 2566 17 full     What are the best choices you’ve made in your life? What are the best choices you’ve made in your life? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-016-what-are-the-best-choices-youve-made-in-your-life/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-016-what-are-the-best-choices-youve-made-in-your-life/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-016-what-are-the-best-choices-youve-made-in-your-life-f2dc934069c5ea569d97ce0b5f7d3f2a Sawtooth and Jen do the hard work of discussing the BEST choices they've made in their life. They also talk about cats, new tattoos, the New England Patriots, and Tom Brady, the G.O.A.T.!!!

    ]]>     Sawtooth and Jen do the hard work of discussing the BEST choices they've made in their life. They also talk about cats, new tattoos, the New England Patriots, and Tom Brady, the G.O.A.T.!!!

    ]]>     softserve true No 3689 16 full     What Gets You Out of Your Head? What Gets You Out of Your Head? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-gets-you-out-of-your-head/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-gets-you-out-of-your-head/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/what-gets-you-out-of-your-head-e70fd940201f08cad3a9d768571efc6b In this episode, Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen discuss the things that get us out of our heads, and Sawtooth realizes that his "monkey mind" is a real monkey on his back.

    Jen and sawtooth also discuss some other stuff, including how the Starbucks app was not the antisocial-enabling technology Sawtooth was hoping for, and killer trees.

    This week's pod-beers were from Night Shift Brewing.

    ]]>     In this episode, Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen discuss the things that get us out of our heads, and Sawtooth realizes that his "monkey mind" is a real monkey on his back.

    Jen and sawtooth also discuss some other stuff, including how the Starbucks app was not the antisocial-enabling technology Sawtooth was hoping for, and killer trees.

    This week's pod-beers were from Night Shift Brewing.

    ]]>     softserve false No 3046 15 full     What are you really good at? And art in Miami. What are you really good at? And art in Miami. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-014-what-are-you-really-good-at-and-art-in-miami/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-014-what-are-you-really-good-at-and-art-in-miami/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-014-what-are-you-really-good-at-and-art-in-miami-7a520022df9a0fab8d2400113fb6d945 Stomping Jen and I go on the road to discuss List 3 from Moorea Seal's 52 List for Happiness, “What are you really good at?”

    We also chat about our trip to Wynwood Walls in Miami, as well as a trip to Miami Beach.

    During recording we were drinking Dead Guy Ale from Rogue.

    ]]>     Stomping Jen and I go on the road to discuss List 3 from Moorea Seal's 52 List for Happiness, “What are you really good at?”

    We also chat about our trip to Wynwood Walls in Miami, as well as a trip to Miami Beach.

    During recording we were drinking Dead Guy Ale from Rogue.

    ]]>     softserve true No 4440 14 full     What are your routines? (And the Invisible Burdens Carried by Sawtooth Frank.) What are your routines? (And the Invisible Burdens Carried by Sawtooth Frank.) https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-013-what-are-your-routines-and-the-invisible-burdens-carried-by-sawtooth-frank/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-013-what-are-your-routines-and-the-invisible-burdens-carried-by-sawtooth-frank/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-013-what-are-your-routines-and-the-invisible-burdens-carried-by-sawtooth-frank-9075038348fa5a202f237e6e651d129f What a great conversation.

    After a party, Stomping Jen and I tackle List 2 of the 52 Lists for Happiness journal, and talk about our personal and work routines.

    Our chat also took an unexpected jag into the invisible burdens carried by partners in domestic relationships, and how incredibly wonderful Sawtooth Frank is.

    Enjoy!

    ]]>     What a great conversation.

    After a party, Stomping Jen and I tackle List 2 of the 52 Lists for Happiness journal, and talk about our personal and work routines.

    Our chat also took an unexpected jag into the invisible burdens carried by partners in domestic relationships, and how incredibly wonderful Sawtooth Frank is.

    Enjoy!

    ]]>     softserve true No 4372 13 full     What Makes You Happy Right Now? What Makes You Happy Right Now? https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-makes-you-happy-right-now/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/what-makes-you-happy-right-now/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/what-makes-you-happy-right-now-b25331f57211e17b812d0a4812ab1f58 In this episode, Stomping Jen joins me to drink gin and discuss the question, "What makes you happy right now?"

    ]]>     In this episode, Stomping Jen joins me to drink gin and discuss the question, "What makes you happy right now?"

    ]]>     softserve true No 3395 12 full     A Tail in the Face is Not That Exciting. A Tail in the Face is Not That Exciting. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-011-a-tail-in-the-face-is-not-that-exciting/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-011-a-tail-in-the-face-is-not-that-exciting/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2019 15:21:27 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/episode-011-a-tail-in-the-face-is-not-that-exciting-eb1a0df99ba9c7115dfa972680ca04c0 I recorded this episode with the kids, Stomping Jen (my wife), and my mother-in-law, about 10 weeks before she passed away following a long fight with cancer. After listening back, I am so grateful we did this. It was a fun, silly conversation that is emblematic of the good times we would have sitting around the table and just talking about whatever came to mind. In this episode, we chatted about:

    • Pets.
    • Reality T.V. Shows.
    • Favorite desserts.
    • Funnel cake vs. fried dough.
    • and holidays.
    ]]>     I recorded this episode with the kids, Stomping Jen (my wife), and my mother-in-law, about 10 weeks before she passed away following a long fight with cancer. After listening back, I am so grateful we did this. It was a fun, silly conversation that is emblematic of the good times we would have sitting around the table and just talking about whatever came to mind. In this episode, we chatted about:

    • Pets.
    • Reality T.V. Shows.
    • Favorite desserts.
    • Funnel cake vs. fried dough.
    • and holidays.
    ]]>     softserve false No 3742 11 full     Dolphins are Labradors! SAFE FOR KIDS and WORK Dolphins are Labradors! SAFE FOR KIDS and WORK https://softserve.podbean.com/e/dolphins-are-labradors/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/dolphins-are-labradors/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2018 11:03:06 -0500 softserve.podbean.com/dolphins-are-labradors-1aaff40398b95d80139a7bb7c8f77cb3 What happens when you get 6 cousins in a room together to talk?

    This. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS!

    ]]>     What happens when you get 6 cousins in a room together to talk?

    This. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS!

    ]]>     softserve false No 3981 10 full     No, I will Not Help You Move. No, I will Not Help You Move. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-009-no-i-will-not-help-you-move/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-009-no-i-will-not-help-you-move/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:50:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-009-no-i-will-not-help-you-move-ff2719c99499b45f8c9ef4f154bbd7d6 We are joined by Vape Ape, PM3PO, and (maybe) Professor Weasley to discuss:

    • Air freshners and candles.
    • Deet.
    • Ticks!
    • Hunting and meat.
    • When do friends stop helping friends move?
    ]]>     We are joined by Vape Ape, PM3PO, and (maybe) Professor Weasley to discuss:

    • Air freshners and candles.
    • Deet.
    • Ticks!
    • Hunting and meat.
    • When do friends stop helping friends move?
    ]]>     softserve true No 3187 9 full     Water is food! Water is food! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/water-is-food/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/water-is-food/#comments Sat, 22 Sep 2018 09:29:50 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/water-is-food-9ad42b2361b48846cdbce57c62a96f78 Lela, Ted, & Stomping Jen return, to discuss:

    • 0:00- Fairs.
    • 22:00- Disney movies.
    • 36:00- The movie, "The Meg."
    • 46:00- Stranger Things
    ]]>     Lela, Ted, & Stomping Jen return, to discuss:

    • 0:00- Fairs.
    • 22:00- Disney movies.
    • 36:00- The movie, "The Meg."
    • 46:00- Stranger Things
    ]]>     softserve false No 3406 8 full     Secure That Weapon While Fondling My Produce! Secure That Weapon While Fondling My Produce! https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-007-secure-that-weapon-while-fondling-my-produce/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-007-secure-that-weapon-while-fondling-my-produce/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-007-secure-that-weapon-while-fondling-my-produce-fb19163abfa8662dfaf528a2aff90443 In this episode, Heather joins me to talk about the public health crisis of gun violence and her work and activism to enact sensible gun control legislation.

    We also talk about another health crisis that has become an epidemic: disgusting people fondling farm stand produce with their disgusting hands.

    ]]>     In this episode, Heather joins me to talk about the public health crisis of gun violence and her work and activism to enact sensible gun control legislation.

    We also talk about another health crisis that has become an epidemic: disgusting people fondling farm stand produce with their disgusting hands.

    ]]>     softserve true No 3542 7 full     Chlorine-Resistant Old Man Bacteria. Chlorine-Resistant Old Man Bacteria. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/gym-etiquette-the-dangers-of-public-swimming-pools/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/gym-etiquette-the-dangers-of-public-swimming-pools/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/gym-etiquette-the-dangers-of-public-swimming-pools-d02d193a76b6eadbefeeff66d3c5f89c With a very special appearance by Vape Ape, and starring Professor Weasley, the Small Council assembles to discuss:

    • Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul.
    • gym ettiquette.
    • the dangers of swimming in public pools.
    • And so much more.
    ]]>     With a very special appearance by Vape Ape, and starring Professor Weasley, the Small Council assembles to discuss:

    • Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul.
    • gym ettiquette.
    • the dangers of swimming in public pools.
    • And so much more.
    ]]>     softserve true No 3621 6 full     Talking to Kids: ”Ted” and ”Lela.” Talking to Kids: ”Ted” and ”Lela.” https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-005-talking-to-kids-ted-lela/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-005-talking-to-kids-ted-lela/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:52:02 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-005-talking-to-kids-ted-lela-e634038c5160a8d457693b7c98cec000 Sawtooth Frank sits down with 11 year-old Ted and 8 year-old Lela to talk about a number of things:

    • Why kids have a hard time listening.
    • Adults and mobile devices.
    • How to fight wild animals.
    • Life on other planets.
    • And so much more!
    ]]>     Sawtooth Frank sits down with 11 year-old Ted and 8 year-old Lela to talk about a number of things:

    • Why kids have a hard time listening.
    • Adults and mobile devices.
    • How to fight wild animals.
    • Life on other planets.
    • And so much more!
    ]]>     softserve false No 3666 5 full     Small Council: Point that Spasming Cloaca at the Bidet. Small Council: Point that Spasming Cloaca at the Bidet. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-004-small-council-point-that-spasming-cloaca-at-the-bidet/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/episode-004-small-council-point-that-spasming-cloaca-at-the-bidet/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2018 08:54:24 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/episode-004-small-council-point-that-spasming-cloaca-at-the-bidet-1bf4a62ca6bff9f86ab5f806c24bba8f The Small Council returns, with first appearances by PM3PO and Shiverin' Jim.

    Strange, wide-ranging discussion covering:

    • Jean Luc Picard.
    • Canopies and biomes.
    • Cloacas and frog sperm.
    • bidets.
    • and so much more!
    ]]>     The Small Council returns, with first appearances by PM3PO and Shiverin' Jim.

    Strange, wide-ranging discussion covering:

    • Jean Luc Picard.
    • Canopies and biomes.
    • Cloacas and frog sperm.
    • bidets.
    • and so much more!
    ]]>     softserve true No 3880 4 full     First/Best/Worst Concerts and 8th Grade Movie with Stomping Jen. First/Best/Worst Concerts and 8th Grade Movie with Stomping Jen. https://softserve.podbean.com/e/firstbestworst-concerts-8th-grade-movie-with-stomping-jen/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/firstbestworst-concerts-8th-grade-movie-with-stomping-jen/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:05:46 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/firstbestworst-concerts-8th-grade-movie-with-stomping-jen-82641f9ff03a4b58f35426ddf4a47ae4 Stomping Jen returns to the podcast to discuss concerts with Sawtooth Frank.

    Jen and Sawtooth also talk about the movie, 8th grade, and how much it effected it Sawtooth.

    ]]>     Stomping Jen returns to the podcast to discuss concerts with Sawtooth Frank.

    Jen and Sawtooth also talk about the movie, 8th grade, and how much it effected it Sawtooth.

    ]]>     softserve true No 3198 3 full     Small Council: Horror Movie Villains and Death Row Meals Small Council: Horror Movie Villains and Death Row Meals https://softserve.podbean.com/e/small-council-horror-movie-villains-death-row-meals/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/small-council-horror-movie-villains-death-row-meals/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2018 09:57:43 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/small-council-horror-movie-villains-death-row-meals-31349c73fc6736d37513fce6cc1b3590 softserve true No 3753 2 full Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen Discuss Cats Sawtooth Frank and Stomping Jen Discuss Cats https://softserve.podbean.com/e/sawtooth-frank-stomping-jen-discuss-cats/ https://softserve.podbean.com/e/sawtooth-frank-stomping-jen-discuss-cats/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:24:50 -0400 softserve.podbean.com/sawtooth-frank-stomping-jen-discuss-cats-a4fb5629388a01003fe577bbf0d2129d In this first episode of Soft Serve, Sawtooth and Stomping Jen discuss cats.

    ]]>     In this first episode of Soft Serve, Sawtooth and Stomping Jen discuss cats.

    ]]>     softserve true No 3947 1 full