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VayseVYS0053 | The Mongoose Files - Vayse to Face with Gayle FidlerVYS0053 | The Mongoose Files - Vayse to Face with Gayle Fidler - Show notes
Ever since their childhood days reading the Usborne Book of Ghosts, Hine and Buckley have been obsessing over the mysterious mercurial mammalian Manx marvel - Gef the Talking Mongoose. And finally bringing Gef chat to Vayse is writer, paranormal researcher and selectively supportive spouse to a lard eating champion, Gayle Fidler.
In recent years Gayle and her curious collective of cryptid-hunters have made a pilgrimage to the Isle of Man to investigate Gef and immerse themselves in strangeness of his story...
2025-11-191h 46VayseVYS0053 | The Mongoose Files - Vayse to Face with Gayle FidlerVYS0053 | The Mongoose Files - Vayse to Face with Gayle Fidler - Show notes
Ever since their childhood days reading the Usborne Book of Ghosts, Hine and Buckley have been obsessing over the mysterious mercurial mammalian Manx marvel - Gef the Talking Mongoose. And finally bringing Gef chat to Vayse is writer, paranormal researcher and selectively supportive spouse to a lard eating champion, Gayle Fidler.
In recent years Gayle and her curious collective of cryptid-hunters have made a pilgrimage to the Isle of Man to investigate Gef and immerse themselves in strangeness of his story...
2025-11-191h 46
Masters in MakingSeries 2 Episode 6: Dr. Ela (Pamela) Cassellius and Dr. Brian Fidler Chat About Practicum, Growth, Join Dr. Ela (Pamela) Cassellius, Associate Professor and Director of Residency in the CCU School of Counseling, as she and Dr. Brian Fidler chat about her practicum experiences, discovering impact on clients, and learning from those metaphorical (and literal?) "falling on our faces" moments. Dr. Cassellius shares her story with warmth and humor, highlighting the joy in the journey of becoming a professional counselor by means of grounded supervision, the work of gaining counseling skills, and allowing room for her humanity and genuineness. Her humility and wisdom come through in this sharing-as-colleagues conversation. Counseling...
2025-02-1849 min
Avenues to WellnessSitting is the New SmokingIn this episode of Avenues to Wellness, host Tamara Fidler discusses the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle, particularly the dangers of prolonged sitting. She explores the comparison between sitting and smoking, highlighting the higher number of people at risk due to extended sitting. Fidler explains the negative effects of sitting on posture, blood flow, metabolism, and overall health. She provides practical tips for incorporating more movement into daily routines and emphasizes the importance of a mindset shift to see oneself as someone who moves. The episode concludes with a reminder of the key takeaways and the need to...
2024-06-1810 min
Babes in the Conclave - A Traitors PodcastSurvivor UK 2023 - S3 Week One (Annabel Fidler, Phil Ferguson & Ryan Brink)Australian Traitors megastar Annabel Claire Fidler and Australian Survivor Phil Ferguson (aka ChiliPhilly) chat with Ryan Brink about SurvivorUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-011h 10Babes in the Conclave - A Traitors PodcastMel B Interview - Traitors: Canada (Annabel Fidler + Phil Ferguson)Australian Traitors megastar Annabel Claire Fidler and Australian Survivor Phil Ferguson (aka ChiliPhilly) chat with Traitors Canada Mel B. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2849 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterUnraveling Anxieties and Embracing Creativity: A Journey with Award-Winning Animator Christina FidlerWelcome to a captivating episode of "The Truth in This Art"! Join host Rob Lee as he engages in a meaningful conversation with Christina Fidler, an award-winning 2D character animator, director, and screenwriter, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her passion for animation led her to earn a BFA in Animation from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). As the President of the Maryland student chapter of Women in Animation at MICA, she actively worked on creating empowering spaces and workshops to promote gender inclusion and cultural diversity within the animation community. Christina's unique work explores the interplay between comedy...
2021-06-0246 min
Tips, Tactics and Tools Podcast041 - Dan McCarthy :: The Battle for MichiganThe battle against business closures and economic shutdowns has been hard fought in 2020. In Michigan, they have been the Fort Sumter of opening salvos around the country when it comes to a Governor overstepping their bounds. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Dan McCarthy, an attorney who has led the charge against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on behalf of his clients and ultimately the people of the state. It’s not a...
2020-12-1442 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast040 - Michael Drew :: We're about to live through 1943 all over againWhat in the world is going on with people these days? Why does the division in our country seem so deep and irreconcilable? If one attitude can sum up our culture at the moment, it’s “I’m okay, you’re *not* okay.” According to Michael Drew, we’ve been here before. Back in 1940 or so….and 1860 before that. We go through this every 80 years. Brink and Producer Jim talk to Michael who co-authored a book called, “Pendulum: How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future” and it’s astonishingly accurate. Listen to this as we...
2020-12-0754 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast039 - Monte Mohr :: Middle TN Real Estate and CRIME On The RiseNashville’s Real Estate market is one of the nation’s hottest at the moment. This has created higher home prices, more interest and an influx of people. While this is all well and good for our local economy, crime is also on the rise as a result. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Monte Mohr, a leader in the Nashville Real Estate Community who is optimistic but rightfully concerned with the political a...
2020-11-3045 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast038 - Dan Hagen :: "WE THE PEOPLE" STARTS AT THE LOCAL LEVELAs another national lockdown looms, we seem to be rushing towards a reckoning of sorts. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Dan Hagen, a Nashville Community Organizer and Musician who sincerely plays to the beat of his own drum….and guitar. Dan has never shied away from a conversation about defending the liberties granted to us from the nation’s forefathers. His stance is not popul...
2020-11-2348 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast035 - There is a RUN on Guns and ArmamentIn this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the growing demand for guns and ammo and the importance of TRAINING! Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: -It's great to win a gunfight, but not so great if you don't survive it -Private citizens are asking about arming up with helmets and body armor -T-rex Arms trex-arms.com -We've become fat in America in...
2020-10-1529 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast034 - Phil Valentine :: Radio Hosts Need Security TooIn this episode, Brink and Tom talk with National Radio Host and Nashville Political Defender, Phil Valentine about some close calls he’s had with interesting people….some being a security risk. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: -Brink worked undercover in the crowd when Phil fought the State Income Tax -People use Phil's driveway to hangout -People are afraid that the riots are coming to their...
2020-09-2151 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast033 - Breaking Down the Castle DoctrineAre you aware of the Castle Doctrine? With ANTIFA increasingly on the prowl into residential areas, threatening to break into homes, what rights do you have should something happen in your home? In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the importance of understanding the Castle Doctrine. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: -Brink and Tom noticing a significant uptick in people needing their se...
2020-09-1329 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast032 - Charles Roselle :: Remembering 9/11...Protecting the First Lady, A Secret Service StoryIn this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the importance of having a risk mitigation plan for your workplace, managers and employees with Charles Roselle, CEO of Trinity Risk Solutions. Charles talks about his chilling experience with protecting then First Lady Bush while working in the Secret Service. His experience in the Secret Service led Charles to become a leader in corporate vulnerability and threat assessments. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A f...
2020-08-3130 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast031 - Bill Yuss :: Your Garage Door is the Weakest LinkIn this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the most glaring access point in your home, your garage door. Pro Door Doctor Bill Yuss joins the show to discuss the ways you can shore up the weakest point in your home or business. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: -Bill came from Chicago and saw various levels of break ins and crime that involved garage doors -Ma...
2020-08-2432 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast030 - Your ring doorbell is cute and all, but...PART 2In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the various ways you can make your home or facility a harder target for would be criminals. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: Access control, who has true control? Lighting can make your facility or home a softer or harder target You have personal responsibility with whatever system you get ...
2020-08-1736 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast029 - Your Ring Doorbell is cute and all, BUT.....PART 1In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the fallacy of just throwing cameras up onto a building. In this day and age, it takes a true security and defense strategy to adequately keep your property protected. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: Tom is tired of competing with prosumer systems The Sam's Club system isn't what Sam's Club uses ...
2020-08-1034 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast028 - So You're in the Middle of a Riot, Now What?In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about what to do if you’re in the middle of a mob scene. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: Nashville going through COVID, Tornados, Riots, Protests What to do when driving into an angry mob Highway protests Mob Mentality 21 foot rule..... Don't put your...
2020-07-2739 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast027 - Randy Atlas :: False Senses of Situational AwarenessIn this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Randy Atlas of Atlas Safety & Security Design, Inc the lack of situational awareness at many facilities and the false sense of security that a camera system with no strategy can create. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: Randy is a CPTED Expert - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design How Randy discovered his Architectural passion
2020-07-2050 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast026 - The Layman's Home Defense System, Part 2In this episode, Brink and Tom continue to talk about a step by step method to prevent your home from being an invasion or theft target and ways to defend it should someone breach it. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: The racking of a shotgun is a universal sound Using a laser or light to deter criminal activity Down...
2020-07-1336 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast025 - The Layman's Home Defense System, Part 1In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about a step by step method to prevent your home from being an invasion or theft target and ways to defend it should someone breach it. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: There is an uptick in crime Tom has video footage showing kids casing high end neighborhoods Kids are arm...
2020-07-0632 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast024 - Defund the POLICE?!?In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the latest initiatives to defund some of the Nation’s Police forces. The ramifications of these movements could very well prove to be disastrous. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: Weren't we just heralding First Responders a few weeks ago? George Floyd observations Riots happening right after the a...
2020-06-2936 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast023 - The King of LocksIn this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Scott Richardson with Haven Lock about the technological advancements that the Haven Lock has brought to the market for fortified home and business security. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: Brink's story of testing Scott's haven lock product Haven Lock story Getting a Haven Lock for Scott's...
2020-06-0843 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast020 - Can Cameras Really Detect Fever? - Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 20In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the use of thermal imaging cameras to detect whether or not people with a fever are entering businesses and other facilities in the age of COVID-19. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: How thermal imaging cameras work They don’t detect fever, just high temps How do they alert th...
2020-05-0425 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast019 - Is It Time For You To Arm UP? :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 19In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the rising burglary rates due to businesses being vacant, plus home invasions...which lead to the question, is it time to arm up? Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: Commercial burglaries are creeping up Good lighting is essential Make sure landscaping is kept up Good ca...
2020-04-2734 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast018 - Ryan Cleckner :: The Law of Firearms - Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 18In this episode, Brink and Tom talk to Ryan Cleckner about various gun laws and his firearms training technology platforms. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com While in law school, Ryan worked as the manager of Federal government relations for the firearms industry’s trade association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation in Newtown, CT. Ryan then served as an attorney and as a Vice President over compliance and security for the larg...
2020-04-2036 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast017 - Cartels and COVID :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 17 In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about how the COVID-19 crisis could awaken a new surge of drug cartel terrorism. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com A few things that came up: -TTT Crime and Criminal Syndicates exploiting pandemic -How the Mafia is working Italy -“You cannot underestimate an alliance cemented by despair.” -President announced an increase in patrol -Media not reporting on it because it doesn’t...
2020-04-1332 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast015 - Crimes Shifts During a Pandemic :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 15In this episode, Brink and Tom go over all the ways you can keep your home and family secure and safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic. A few things that came up: -Stay off the phone when you’re out, know your surroundings -Keep doors locked -Use your lights on your house at night -Situational awareness -Good people may get forced to make bad decisions -Setup a working pantry -This pandemic will change the mindset of a lot of people -Don’t make...
2020-03-2730 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast014 - Chuck Carter :: The Challenge of Protecting Our Schools - Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 14In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Chuck Carter about the ever-evolving challenge of school security. Chuck is Director of Security for Harding Academy. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service. Both companies strive to mee...
2020-03-2332 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast013 - Benefits of Private Investigation :: Tool, Tactics and Tips Podcast Ep 13In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Robert “Bobby” Young, head of Covert Results. For more than a decade Robert served in many capacities within the police department, including; patrol division, flex unit, crime suppression units, countywide narcotics, and the Drug Task Force. Determined to arm himself with a wide range of skills, Robert took initiative to gain knowledge and certifications in a variety of areas by attending thousands of hours of training, taught by local, state, & federal authorities. Robert’s professional excellence and dedication to service constitutes significant accomplishments, awards, and accolades throughout his productive career...
2020-03-1631 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast012 - Security vs. Privacy :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 12 When security is needed more than ever today, how do you navigate the notion of privacy? Herring Technology’s Aaron Hatcher talks about how to balance the virtues of security and privacy. Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service. Both companies strive to meet the sa...
2020-03-0931 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast011 - IRS Criminal Investigations :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 11As the old adage goes, "Crime doesn't pay"....well, if that were true, Bill DeSantis would be out of a job. Bill is a Special Agent for the IRS heading up Criminal Investigations for the US Treasury. Brink, Tom and Bill discuss the common misconceptions about the IRS and the more dangerous side of things when it comes to criminal investigations into money laundering tax evasion and other illegal tax activities. Listen to this episode, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com Tips, Tactics, and Tool...
2020-03-0236 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast010 - Defending The Church :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Ep 10Mike Norton is the Director of Security for Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville. Brink, Tom and Mike discuss the importance of having an ongoing plan for church and school security and defense strategies. Listen to this episode, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com TTT Facebook Page Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness an...
2020-02-2436 minTips, Tactics and Tools Podcast009 - Home Security Mega Tips :: Tips, Tactics and Tools Podcast Ep 9Camera systems, doorbell cams, alarm monitoring...sure they’re good to have AFTER something happens in or to your home. What about IF you’re home while something’s happening? Brink and Tom break down some critical mega tips when it comes to lining up your home’s first line of defense. Listen to this episode, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show: www.tipstacticstools.com TTT Facebook Page Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom He...
2020-02-1731 min
Tips, Tactics and Tools PodcastIntroductory EpisodeIn this introductory episode of Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow, co-hosts Tom Herring and Brink Fidler give listeners an inside look on why they created this podcast and what listeners can expect.
2019-08-3111 min
Spark JoyEp 68 | Behind the Scenes: Netflix's "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" with Tricia Fidler and Jane GrodemFellow KonMari Consultants Tricia Fidler and Jane Grodem share what it was like to work behind the scenes as assistants on Netflix's "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo."
Tricia Fidler is the consultant behind Heywood Park Collective, working with clients in San Diego and the San Francisco area. Jane Grodem is the founder of Spark Joy Bay Area, focusing her practice in the San Francisco bay area.
We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and...
2019-01-2227 min
Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2014-02-10 - Episode 128 - Back To GoldROAR-2014-02-10 - Episode 128 - Back To Gold
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Jörgen Hansson in Sweden,
http://www.jorgenhansson.com
For shout outs go to http://www.jimfidler.com/roar
opening remarks from Jim,
Jim talks about setting goals and some of the new excitement about the new ROAR,
we dig into the ROAR archives and pull out an interview with Toby McDonald, the coach of the 2006, Olympic gold medal winning curling team and kick back for a great chat.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis, Rising Of The Moon and Fields Of Gold by J...
2014-02-1154 min
Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2014-02-04 - Episode 127 - Thank You ThaddeusROAR-2014-02-04 - Episode 127 - Thank You Thaddeus
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Eddy Mailbag, our new intro, opening remarks from Jim,
a call to Eddy Mailbag fans to be heard, Jim's new album, "Piece By Piece", some advice to advertizers, Jim's problem with genres and being put in a box, announcing the offical launch of Jim's new Youtube channel, Fidlerville
www.youtube.com/fidlerville
The new ROAR feed,
http://feeds.feedburner.com/republicofavalonradio
a call for listener shout-outs, the soon to come ROAR Youtube channel, a reference to the Great Money Movie on WLBZ, some thanks...
2014-02-052h 01Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2014-01-03 - Episode 126 - Happy New ROARROAR-2014-01-03 - Episode 126 - Happy New ROAR
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Kevin Doucet in Alabama, Jörgen Hansson in Sweden and Chris and Stephie in Missouri,
Jim and Lillian take you out in the snow for their neighbourhood fireworks display, then back into the studio for more absolutely fascinating banter, a call for shout-outs and best wishes for 2014.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis, and Dubble Trouble Sidestep by Jim Fidler.
Best listened to on headphones.
All the best to everyone for a wonderful, peaceful and productive 2014!
2014-01-2952 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2013-12-25 - Episode 125 - A Carbon Christmas In NYCROAR-2013-12-25 - Episode 125 - A Carbon Christmas In NYC
This time on the ROAR:
A new intro, a preview of the new ROAR theme, Greetings from Jim, greetings from Trucker Bob, Frank Nora and a bunch of other folks in NYC, The debut of Jim's brand new "Clear The Tracks (BahnhofStrausse)", some Jean Shepherd from early 1977, and a song from Patrick Perdue.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis, Jingle Bells (Dubbin' Through The Snow) and Clear The Tracks (BanhofStrasse) by our very own, Jim Fidler
and
Carbon Song by Patrick Perdue.
Best listened to on headphones.
Especially if...
2014-01-2952 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2013-12-18 - Episode 124 - The Journey's The ThingROAR-2013-12-18 - Episode 124 - The Journey's The Thing
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Jim, some talk about his new album, "RPM",
Lillian chats with William Pryse-Phillips about his walk on the Camino trail and lots of great stuff like that there and all...
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis
and
Not The Thing At The End Of The Line by our very own, Jim Fidler
Best listened to on headphones.
"No matter where you go, there you are."
2014-01-2951 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2013-11-19 - Episode 123 - Go!ROAR-2013-11-19 - Episode 123 - Go!
This time on the ROAR:
We take you to Spirit of Newfoundland where we launch Jim's new albim, "RPM".
First, Lillian has a chat with Rod Priddle, Jim and Lillian's good friend, to whom the album was dedicated,
next, Jim has a few brief words and then, it's on with the show.
Music this time:
Rocky Road To Dublin and Follow Me Up to Carlo, by Derek Harrington,
Love Is In Our Hearts and Bonny Woodhall, by Mike Hanrahan,
The wild Fields and Bound For Haystack, by Gordon Quinton
and, last but not...
2014-01-291h 15Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2013-08-30 - Episode 121 - RPM (ROARs Per Millenium)ROAR-2013-08-30 - Episode 121 - RPM (ROARs Per Millenium)
This time on the ROAR:
Jim and Lillian take us out on walk-about on a beautiful, if not breezey evening in the Republic of Avalon.
They talk about various things, but mainly about Jim's new, up-coming album, RPM; hense the title of the episode.
They also play a cut from the new album.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis and Not The Thing At The End Of The Line by Jim Fidler.
Best listened to on headphones.
As you lie still in your beds, just think of how fast the...
2014-01-2942 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2013-01-15 - Episode 120 - Bobbing In The Big AppleROAR-2013-01-15 - Episode 120 - Bobbing In The Big Apple
This time on the ROAR:
Opening remarks from Jim,
followed by a very special segment prepared for us by longtime ROAR listener and now, ROAR correspondent, Trucker Bob.
Bob takes us on walkabout all over NYC, through Central park, uptown, downtown and all points in between.
From the World Trade center, to the Columbus statue, from the underground to the Pickle Guys.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis by Jim Fidler.
Best listened to on headphones.
Why would you ever stay home and play scrabble,
When you can join...
2014-01-2935 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2013-01-06 - Episode 119 - ROARing In The New YearROAR-2013-01-06 - Roaring In The New Year
This time on the ROAR:
A whole heap of greetings, opening words from Jim, Lillian talking to her Aunt about Christmas in rural Newfoundland in the way back times, some celebration, fireworks and lots of that there kind of stuff.
Music this time:
All by Jim Fidler.
Best listened to on headphones.
Happy days ahead to everybody!
2014-01-291h 25Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2012-07-24 - Episode 117 - We Back!ROAR-2012-07-24 - Episode 117 - We Back!
This time on the ROAR:
Jim and Lillian are back.
They catch up with a few things and invite everybody to install the Zello app and connect with them and fellow ROAR listeners.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis and Huck's New Wagon by Jim Fidler.
Best listened to on headphones.
If you had a dollar for every time you had a dollar, you'd be rich.
2014-01-2925 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2011-10-05 - Episode 116 - Walk and WollROAR-2011-10-05 - Episode 116 - Walk and Woll
This time on the ROAR:
Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, Jim and Lillian talk about the up-coming album, the EP's, the community at www.jimfidler.com and lots of stuff like that
there.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis, by Jim Fidler.
Best listened to on headphones.
If you want something done right, don't use your left hand.
2014-01-2938 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2011-09-01 - Episode 114 - Mashing It UpROAR-2011-09-01 - Episode 114 - Mashing It Up
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from "not" Alan Alda, greetings from Ian, Kate and Lance, all from Australia,
opening remarks from Jim, the weather, the music industry, Jim's new album and the soon to come EP releases, the soon coming Roots Cellar Rats community at www.jimfidler.com, Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, a wee bit of democrazy, the usual weather report, the "not quite" half moon, moon names, the turd moon, the man in the moon, bad moon landing footage, bad logic formulae, ancient technology, "Dead Men's Secrets" by...
2014-01-291h 09Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2011-07-20 - Episode 113 - The French ConnectionROAR-2011-07-20 - Episode 113 - The French Connection
This time on the ROAR:
Opening remarks from Jim, the ROAR app for Iphone, Ipod Touch and Ipad, The ROAR app for Android, a status report on the album, the "soon to come" online community, the EP's, Michael Meekins soon to arrive in the Republic Of Avalon, a bit about the next album, a shout-out to Paul in the U.K., Jim shamelessly begs for somebody to send him a braille display, a big plug for the Snowman Radio Podcast, www.wwsnow.com , Walk-about with Jim and Lillian and Jacinthe, the...
2014-01-291h 12Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2011-07-05 - Episode 112 - 4thwithROAR-2011-07-05 - Episode 112 - 4thwith
This time on the ROAR:
A shout-out from Mary Emmerson in California, opening remarks from Jim where he blathers generally, as usual, 4th of July greetings, Amero-Newfoundland history, a call for shout-outs, the idea of America, the constitution, the bill of rights, democracy, freedom, mob rule, the ownership test, a tip of the hat to Frank Nora and www.onsug.com
a request for help with Facebook, Jim's favourite flags, confederation, the idea of a "democratic monarchy", the decline of nationalism, Lillian's world, musical debut, walk-about with Jim and Lillian, the mystery water...
2014-01-291h 01Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2011-06-12 - Episode 111 - Trail BlazersROAR-2011-06-12 - Episode 111 - Trail Blazers
This time on the ROAR:
Shout-out from Michael Meekins, Birthday song from the kids at Blankenberg School in Philadelphia, opening remarks from Jim, the Lord's prayer in old english, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, Cheryl Witherspoon and Rees Montarey, a bit of weather banter, Lillian's coat, the 6th anniversary of the ROAR, the 7th season roaring along, more about the weather and Lillian's coat, Jim's Jamaica shirt, the 2 types of "instant weight loss programs", the CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Casey Kasem, Jim's scrunchy neck issue, the Antioch Broadcast Network, www.macinmind.com...
2014-01-291h 03Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2011-06-01 - Episode 110 - The 1st of JuneROAR-2011-06-01 - Episode 110 - The 1st of June
This time on the ROAR:
A bunch of foolishness, more foolishness, opening remarks, big thanks to our listeners, the many faces of "freedom", can we just believe science?, some more talk about Jim's new album, Leslie Street, songs like children, albums like families, LP's VS 45's, archiving albums on cassette, Jim's "Make your own Greatest Hits album" challenge, the "single parent" joke, a call for music submissions, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, the cold east wind, Lillian's wardrobe dysfunction, war, peaceniks, beatniks, the killing of the branch, antennas and branches...
2014-01-291h 30Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2011-05-01 - Episode 109 - Mayday! Mayday! (May We Come Back)ROAR-2011-05-01 - Episode 109 - Mayday! Mayday! (May We Come Back)
This time on the ROAR:
Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, Season 6, why we've been away, thanks to those who care, shout-out to Sonia Barrett (www.spiritinform.com), the world and stuff, "let's all come together as ones", how many everythings are there?, the cosmic soup, 2012, cycles and ages, space isn't just nothing, the bigger cycle, Jupiter,the planetary 19.5 degree ting, (www.vortexmaps.com/planets.php - ), the cosmic mathmatical conspiracy, the 11 year sunspot cycle, potential results of a huge solar ejection "the kill shot", nuclear propaganda, passing Shamrock...
2014-01-2943 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-12-30 - Episode 108 - The Christmas Hangover CureROAR-2010-12-30 - Episode 108 - The Christmas Hangover Cure
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Mike Walsh, Con O'Brien, Guy from Toronto, Tommy Nemmic, Mike Meekins of South Carolina, Kevin Doucet in Alabama, Jody Thornbury and Matelin Smith,
opening remarks from Jim, Lillian's interview with Dale Jarvis, and Jim's interview with Ricky Skaggs.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis by Jim Fidler
Snow by the Karmistry Project
and
a bunch of real good stuff by Ricky Skaggs.
Best listened to on headphones.
Turkey anyone?
2014-01-291h 08Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-12-14 - Episode 107 - From Scotia To ScotiaROAR-2010-12-14 - Episode 107 - From Scotia To Scotia
This time on the ROAR:
Opening remarks from Jim, changes in the Roots Cellar, making things happen, the cassette archives, voice changes over time, the ROAR free shipping and gift wrapping deal, the new ROAR store, Jim's 99 cent download of his Reggae version of Jingle Bells, the import of listening on headphones, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, points of view, looking back in time, The 1997 ECMA's in Moncton, New Brunswick, Jim's award nominations, Snotty Var, the French media, Jim's crashing the press conference, using DOS in the 386, promoting Gypsy, Jim...
2014-01-292h 02Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-11-24 - Episode 106 - B DayROAR-2010-11-24 - Episode 106 - B Day
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Audrey, Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, chilly Lilly, "nish", the pusscat, some talk about Iphones and Ipod touches and the like, the Republic Of Avalon Radio Iphone app, time shifting, the Think Outside, fold-up bluetooth keyboard, IOS4 and later bluetooth functionality, the French horn, the Bose Sound Dock, the docking cable, breeze a blow, a bit of country music, the pub under the overpass, living under the roller coaster, Woody Allen, Annie Hall, anti-semitism, Christians who aren't all that Christ like, Hitler VS the popes...
2014-01-2941 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-11-15 - Episode 105 - Swinging SinglesROAR-2010-11-15 - Episode 105 - Swinging Singles
This time on the ROAR:
Intro by Hefty Genitals, opening remarks from Jim,the Snowman radio show, snowmanradio.com, the newROAR store, the pree gift-wrapping and shipping Christmas offer, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, passing the deck
party, the street Leslie Street, the song Leslie Street, where do songs come from?, what are you
supposed to do with them?, the song Livin', the Smashmouth/Great Big Sea connection, the hometown
complex, DADGAD, what is a record?, the song High Life, the idea for Lillian's weekly Joomlacast, the
ROAR forum, Suzanne Vega, the...
2014-01-291h 09Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-11-07 - Episode 104 - War PartyROAR-2010-11-07 - Episode 104 - War Party
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Max of the Onfires, theonfires.com,
opening remarks from Jim, lurker alert, the Mayan calendar, Eddy Grant, eddygrant.com or
icerecords,com, his Reparation CD, learning over time, Jim's man or machine bit, the ROAR archives,
the new TASCAM STUDIO HEADPHONESim Fidler
and
backing tracks from Burning Babylon.
Best listened to on headphones.
There must be 50 ways to love your liver. We just don't know any of them.
2014-01-291h 15Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-10-31 - Episode 103 - Under A Harvest MoonROAR-2010-10-31 - Episode 103 - Under A Harvest Moon
This time on the ROAR:
Opening remarks from Jim, some feedback regarding episode 102, tricks and/or treats, Jim's "green"
t-shirt idea, the soon coming Zoom H1, Tascam headphones and new Ipod Touch 4G, the harvest,
winter walk-abouts, the CD gift wrapping offer, the R-09 for sale, the interview with Brendan Toland,
Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, here comes the cold weather, hats, coats, scarves..., ichy nose, the cab
with the square tires, what's wit dem girlie types?, harvest time, moose hunting, canning and bottling,
stocking up for the winter, another...
2014-01-291h 12Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-10-22 - Episode 102 - Trails Tales And TunesROAR-2010-10-22 - Episode 102 - Trails, Tales And Tunes
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Jonathan Wheel from Zimbabwe, Jill King of Springdale, Carl Bennett from St. Alban's,
opening remarks from Jim, the Norris Point synchronicities, a whole heap o' thanks, big-ups and shout-outs, dedication to Vic, the magic tape, interview with Eric West, interview with Shirley Montague and the Songwriters' circle featuring Jim Payne, Karla Pilgrim and our very own Jim Fidler.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis, Lillian (A Portrait In Sound), Fields Of Gold (Instrumental), The Curra Road, Rising Of The Moon, Rhythm Of The...
2014-01-291h 58Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-10-17 - Episode 101 - Walking On WaterROAR-2010-10-17 - Episode 101 - Walking On Water
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Paul Hopkins
www.vipodcasting.libsyn.com
opening remarks from Jim, thanks to everybody involved in show 100, Walk-about with Jim, Lillian, John and Pauline, walking on Water, the mad man in the pick'em up truck, the lost Norris Point tapes, the Norris Point synchronicities, Jim getting a branch in the face, more walking on Water, blue eyed semites, fat men at the north pole, bearded guys on clouds, the sound bag, the Pentonism, "Gander; an outport, not an airport", Road To Terra Nova with Freddie...
2014-01-2950 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-10-06 - Episode 100 - ROAR PartyROAR-2010-10-06 - Episode 100 - ROAR Party
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from: Frank Nora in New Jersey, Hope and Jack in Nottingham, England, Renata in Brooklyn, New York, Trucker Bob in Portland, Oregon, John and Pauline of St. John's, Keith Brough of Chickapee, Massachusetts, Anne from Philly,
opening remarks from Jim, many thanks to everybody...the show from Erin's pub, MCed by Toby MacDonald, music/chat from Hugh Scott and John Barela, chat and music from Arthur O'Brien and Freddie Jorgenson, music from Jim Fidler, music and chat from Michael Hanrahan, music from Jackie Sullivan, music and...
2014-01-292h 37Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-09-29 - Episode 99 - Neun Und Neunzig ROAR BalloonsROAR-2010-09-29 - Episode 99 - Neun Und Neunzig ROAR Balloons
This time on the ROAR:
Announcing the contest winner, opening remarks from Jim, episode 100, episode 101, the Republic Of Avalon Radio Iphone app, the Oceans Wide story, a shout-out to Michael Meekins, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian where they talk about music and tings and tings.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis, by Jim Fidler
and
Oceans Wide by Jackie Sullivan
Best listened to on headphones.
One more balloon to go.
2014-01-2954 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-09-27 - Episode 98 - Come Back Wit Me DollROAR-2010-09-27 - Episode 98 - Come Back Wit Me Doll!
This time on the ROAR:
Opening remarks by Jim, show 100 at Erin's pub, thanks to Ralph and crew, final musical line-up for show 100: Arthur O'Brien, Freddie Jorgensen, Terri Lynn Eddy, Renee Batten, John Barella, Hugh Scott,
Gordon Quinton, Jackie Sullivan, Dave Panting and Jim Fidler,
thanks to Molson's, announcing the MC, Toby MacDonald, a call for 100th episode shout-outs, last last call for the contest, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, some silly smelly stuff talk, making soap, ingredients with strange names, people with strange names, jojoba, the aftermath of...
2014-01-2945 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-09-22 - Episode 97 - The Wind In The WindowsROAR-2010-09-22 - Episode 97 - The Wind In The Windows
This time on the ROAR:
Opening remarks from Jim, greetings to onsug.com listeners, the up-coming 100th ROAR celebration on Thursday, September 30 at Erin's pub featuring Terri Lynn Eddy, Renee Batten, John Barella, Hugh Scott, Arthur O'Brien, Freddie Jorgenson, Dave Panting, Jim Fidler and more,
hurricane Igor, some insight on making the ROAR, the Republic Of Avalon Radio Iphone app, interview with Ross Traverse,
www.traversegardens.com
Lillian with an Accent, the hurricane, Jim and Lillian during the storm, wind, rain, more wind and rain, closing remarks from Jim...
2014-01-291h 54Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-09-19 - Episode 96 - Festivale 2ROAR-2010-09-19 - Episode 96 - Festivale 2
This time on the ROAR:
Opening remarks from Jim, the Republic Of Avalon Radio Iphone app, the up-coming 100th episode
celebration at Erin's pub on Thursday, September 30, Walk-about with Jim and Lillian, the post festival
bash, talking through your hat, on the cuff, off the fly, the new multi-track recording app for the Ipod
Touch, don't be hatin' on the Iphone/Ipod Touch..., Mac VS Windows VS Linux, Orb Live, Itunes sucks!,
the Ipod Touch rocks!, Skype, accessibility out of the box, shout-outs to Rod, Dave, Michel and Carole,
giving credit where credit...
2014-01-291h 42Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-09-09 - Episode 95 - Festivale 1ROAR-2010-09-09 - Episode 95 - Festivale 1
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Peter Quinlon, Justice Ploughman, Mary Ploughman and Shawn Fulford,
opening remarks from Jim, doing what you love to do, making a difference, you give your more to receive your less, the mountain of pebbles, the St. John's Folk Festival, the French Cultural Network of Newfoundland and Labrador, shout-outs to Julie, Xavier and Robert, the post festival bash, the shout-out contest update, the Republic Of Avalon Radio group on Facebook, episode 100 celebration update, the new Republic Of Avalon Radio Iphone app, big thanks to Michael Meekins, drive-about...
2014-01-2959 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-09-01 - Episode 94 - Matrix EntropyROAR-2010-09-01 - Episode 94 - Matrix Entropy
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Kevin in Alabama, Michael in South Carolina and Wayne of Sparetime Radio on Long Island,
opening remarks from Jim, the up-coming episode 100 celebrations, the old TrippleU thang, what the heck is "foward"?, what the heck is "fustrated"?, matrix entropy, the ROAR Iphone app, the N word, "understand Newfoundland", walk-about with Jim and Lillian, greetings to the whole widely world, a bit of German, a bit of French, old Pirates, or should we say young Pirates, banging into the branch, Larry Skutchan and his snippers, the...
2014-01-2954 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-08-12 - Episode 93 - Marching OnwardROAR-2010-08-12 - Episode 93 - Marching Onward
This time on the ROAR:
Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, the Centrios Soundbag, the ROAR parade, the coming ROAR Iphone app, another perfect night in the Republic, the festival, a possible ROAR vidcast to come, Stone Edge, selling off all those pesky CD's, contest submissions are coming in, the ROAR corp, how pricey is Cafe Press?, what do you all think about ROAR mugs?, the photographic memory joke, the baby shower joke, the ROAR corp is more, stats, the nightish nature of the ROAR, the sun rising up out of the ocean...
2014-01-2944 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-08-08 - Episode 92 - On The Cuff Off The FlyROAR-2010-08-08 - Episode 92 - On The Cuff Off The Fly
This time on the ROAR:
Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, Kate Bush, old movies, Jim muttering to the folks, the evening nap drug, the Zoom H1, on the cuff, off the fly, cuff links, Ringo or Ring Go, Vicki Davis was right, official acknowledgement of being in the onsug.com channel, Jim and Frank, what is the present, being yourself VS obscure branding, the Panicin' Mannaquins, the Online Country Combo Boxes, making a name for yourself, state of mind, kopf staedtle, the lone wolf community, Lillian telling people...
2014-01-291h 05Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-08-02 - Episode 88 - Happy 14!ROAR-2010-08-02 - Episode 88 - Happy 14!
This time on the ROAR:
Happy 14, what the heck is a live recording?, Leslie
Street, doin' it for the money?, having choices,
moving to King Of Prussia, the West Edmonton mall,
the potential tandomcast, listening to silence, an
open invitation to Frank Nora, making southern sweet
tea, more happy 14, worms in the back yard, Jim's
up-coming performance at the Folk Festival, no Terra
Nova this year, Lillian's up-coming family reunion,
Archie Bunker, a few drops of rain, some passing
French speaking people, some new motor cycle
madness, putting a new face on the...
2014-01-2938 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-08-01 - Episode 87 - The Urinal JourneyROAR-2010-08-01 - Episode 87 - The Urinal Journey
This time on the ROAR:
Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, moving the ROAR to a new server, the urinal journey mix-up, the monkey laugh, remembering Ireland, special airplanes for basketball players, German spelling, the special urinals at the pub, miniature sports, one-puff cigarettes, the jolly green Fidlers, growing our own food, going under the overpass, people wearing work clothes in social situations, the nosey walker, the 2nd batch of beer, taking pride in what you do, growing hot spots on the Avalon, the up-coming interview with Ross Traverse, a brief encounter...
2014-01-2940 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-07-30 - Episode 86 - The Reel ThingROAR-2010-07-?? - Episode 86 - The Reel Thing
This time on the ROAR:
Some easy and smooth Bob Marley, Brazilian style, installing Ubuntu, walkabout with Jim, Lillian, Andrew and Krista, smelling the lilacs, making perfume, idol worshipry, was Jesus catholic?, did Jesus have blue eyes?, when does summer actually start in the Republic of Avalon?, more chat about retrieval and backup from the VS2480 to make way for the new FW-1884, digitizing records and cassettes, old demos, some old music from Jim's brothers, Steve and Jeff Fidler, some old demos from Jim's cousin, Christina Aguilera, when she was 8 years...
2014-01-291h 34Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-07-24 - Episode 85 - In Search Of Episode 38ROAR-2010-07-24 - Episode 85 - In Search Of Episode
38
This time on the ROAR:
Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, the new neighbours,
Canada day, Memorial day, the new ROAR website, a
call for listener feedback, in search of the lost
episode 38, the fire at the Burne building, passing
the hoo hahs on George Street, Austrians making it
bad for Germans, some potential new projects,
another call for listener feedback and a ole eap a
ting.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis, by Jim Fidler
Best listened to on headphones. - Someone send us
episode 38, please, please, please!!!
2014-01-2941 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-07-16 - Episode 83 - The AnniversaryCastROAR-2010-07-16 - Episode 83 - The AnniversaryCast
This time on the ROAR:
We get things started with a wee bit of Jean
Shepherd, a bit of OTR via the Great Gildersleeve,
walk-about with Jim and Lillian, talking about all
kinds of tings and tings, the reception in St.
Pierre, the oil burner, tropical snow, the Timster
has arrived, Michael is yet to come, the idea of the
passing of time, the Halifax deja vu moment, backing
up cassettes, listening to songs Jim wrote in 1980,
music made with the Amega, helping Joseph Dawson get
his ham ticket, Jim's reel to...
2014-01-291h 06Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-06-28 - Episode 82 - WismanROAR-2010-06-28 - Episode 82 - Wisman
This time on the ROAR:
Walkabout with Jim and Lillian, the healing leg,
getting smacked with a cold, the huge orange cat,
the dead, white european men, classical VS classic
music, what is a prophet, knowledge, overstanding
and wisman, people being more selfish and less
otherish, cleverness VS inspiration, Tim from
Minnisota is coming, Mike from the Carolinas is
coming, nastiness in the food and the water, tings
and tings and a dedication to Hope and Jack.
Music this time:
Genesis, our theme and The Curra Road by Jim Fidler
Best listened to...
2014-01-2945 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-06-12 - Episode 80 - Double Barrelled BirthdazeROAR-2010-06-12 - Episode 80 - Double Barrelled Birthdaze
This time on the ROAR:
Special intro by Eddy Mailbag, greetings from Hope in Ohio, Amanda in NYC, Larry in Kentucky, Bill
in Oregon, Bob McDonald from CBC's Quirks and Quarks, Jamie Stevens of Newfound Cabs, Georgia from
Caribbean Free Radio in Trinidad, Angela Antle of CBC's Weekend Arts Magazine, Chris McCann from
Ottawa, Chris Trapper in Philly, Jim (Dadbo) Fidler in Aliquippa Pennsylvania, Rick Dalton of New
Alexandria Pennsylvania, Darrah from Dublin Ireland, Debbie from Toronto, Carrie Thomson in Ohio,
Dennis Brice from Florida, Eddy Grant in Barbados, Eddy Holder...
2014-01-291h 16Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-05-20 - Episode 79 - Plank'er Down!ROAR-2010-05-20 - Episode 79 - Plank'er Down!
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Barb from Winnipeg, Indra from Barbados and David from Texas, opening remarks, an appeal for lurkers to stop lurking, some chat about Skype, Babylon, money for nothing, more Babylon, nobody owns anything, the middle testament, science, religion, evolution, ancient technology, Dead Men's Secrets, George Gordon, shaving cavemen, archeology, ancient art and culture, more on the Columbus myth, future technology, an appeal for birthday listener shout-outs for the ROAR's 5th birthday, send us your love, planking salmon on the outdoor grill and a whole heap a...
2014-01-291h 40Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2010-04-02 - Episode 77 - Hit The Deck!ROAR-2010-04-02 - Episode 77 - Hit The Deck!
This time on the ROAR:
Intro, greetings, a chat with the Pusscat, a chat
with the neighbours, a bit of ranting, "all that
glitters isn't just gold", the Overnightscape, Art
Bell, too much air traffic these days, the bad
Quebecoise joke, motor cycles in the sky, heaven's
angels, the salvation air force, studs or no studs?,
warm weather, listening to the birds, the time
trick, homophobe phobia, anti anti-semites, buy Jim
Fidler CD's, what is the Republic Of Avalon?, Lost
and American Idle, the effects of television, some
back masking, nationalism...
2014-01-291h 11Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2009-05-18 - Episode 67 - Havin' A TimeROAR-2009-05-18 - Episode 67 - Havin' A Time
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Mike in Vienna, Trucker Bob in California, Krystal from Ottawa, Matthew from St. John's, Shelley from St. John's and Dennis from Florida, some general intro silliness, opening remarks, more greetings from Slau in New York, Junior Parris in Barbados, walkabout with Jim and Lillian, May 24th weekend, botched recording efforts, Trucker Bob, Bob Marley, BOB, the tanker truck, John Lush 45, the cap, the "tailor made" lie, double daylight saving time in summer 88, Bounders, Dr. Cod, Rosco and the Jim Fidler Jug Band, Bung, PTR...
2014-01-291h 21Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2009-05-02 - Episode 66 - Get Your Kicks On ROAR 66ROAR-2009-05-2 - Episode 66 - Get Your Kicks On ROAR 66
This time on the ROAR:
Intro, greetings from Jim Fidler, (not our Jim Fidler, the other one) Georgia from Caribbean Free Radio, Bob McDonald of CBC's Quirks And Quarks, Bill Bellew of Ashland Oregon, Hope Povenmire of The Audio Mirror, Indra from Christchurch, Barbados, and Rosanne of St. John's, Jim's opening remarks, some mic talk, the new Shure SM7B, Ringbang, the new album, walk about with Jim and Lillian, the Peter factor, Jim's bad with email, the nondemocratic Republic Of Avalon, the terrible winter last year, more talk...
2014-01-291h 34Republic Of Avalon Radioroar-2009-04-20 - Episode 65 - No Foolin'!ROAR-2009-04-20 - No Foolin'!
This time on the ROAR:
Jim strolls around the house babbling into his R-09 HR. He talks about the new car, the new working situation, the new videos, the new album and a whole bunch of other new stuff.
If that's not exciting enough, he also plays a song from his soon to be released CD.
Music:
Our theme, (Genesis) and Info War - all by our very own Jim Fidler
Best listened to on headphones.
"Once you put something off so long out of pure laziness, eventually, it just becomes too much work."...
2014-01-2944 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2008-01-05 - Episode 62 - Journey Through Space And TimeROAR-2008-01-04 - Episode 62 - Journey Through Space And Time
This time on the ROAR:
Intro, greetings from Kevin in Alabama, Peter in Lewisporte, and Anne and Karen in Philadelphia, opening remarks, thanks to Kevin for the greetings and the pints, old Christmas day, eating, drinking, merry-making, the new album, the ShuttlePro, greetings from Lynne and Maria in New York, the Three Shoes Posse, the tasting of the beer, a photo session with Jim and Andrew, the 1st annual Grand Banks Reggae festival, sweat, muscles, eczema, greetings from Bob MacDonald of CBC's Quirks And Quarks, Cynthia of St. John's...
2014-01-2959 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2007-09-23 - Episode 58 - Sound On SoundROAR-2007-09-23 - Episode 58 - Sound On Sound
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Kevin in Ohio, Peter Quinlin of St. John's, Tim and Lou from Lakeville, Minnesota, Sarah from Portland, Oregon, Jamie Stevens of Newfound Cabs, Pamela Morgan, and Jim Fidler of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, no, not our Jim Fidler; his dad,
shout-outs to listeners Tom Peter of Buffalo, New York and Pat Leasck of Ottawa, Ontario, the Frappr map, the vowell movement, summer and fall in the republic, a call for listener shout-outs, Jim's mental block with Wordpress, greetings to folks in the distant future,
interview with...
2014-01-291h 22Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2007-08-30 - Episode 57 - Back To Terra NovaROAR-2007-08-30 - Episode 57 - Back To Terra Nova
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Frank Oram, great giggles all around, greetings from Dave Saunders, greetings from Denise of St.
John's, opening remarks including the clever copyright work-around, summer winding down and all dat wevver kind
of chat, greetings from Hope Povenmire, shout-outs from Elenore Dillabough and Ward, both of St. John's, a chat
with Paula Gobi, Executive Director of the Heritage Foundation of Terra Nova National park, a few words with
Ray Mathews, shouts from Barbados by Eddy Grant and Junior Paris, a wee chittychat with Anne...
2014-01-291h 15Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2006-10-15 - Episode 43 - Terra NovaROAR-2006-10-15 - Episode 43 - Terra Nova
This week on the ROAR:
Greetings from Mike Busboom in Vienna, re-building The Experience, the weather, what is "room temperature" anyway, talk about the new Reggae album, the drum mics, shout-outs to Stephany in Connecticut and Mike Busboom in Vienna, a call for listener submissions, Newfoundland the "have not of the have nots?", the non-existent Englishman, Terra Nova park, the festival, Ger Wolfe, Sandy Cove beach, the "Your Home Town" story, zingers, beans on toast, interview with Carla, the co-ordinator of the Terra Nova Folk Festival, interview with Dave Penny, the back-stage...
2014-01-281h 22Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2006-06-29 - Episode 37 - The Happiness ConspiracyROAR-2006-06-29 - Episode 37 - The Happiness Conspiracy
This week on the ROAR:
Greetings from Rhonda - Ferryland, Newfoundland, Patrick - Ireland, Rodney - St. Pierre and Rex Goudie - Berlington,
Newfoundland, oddly celebrating episode 37, some strange maths, shout-outs to Jim Rebman - Bolder, Colerado, Jeff
Dunn - Yorktown Heights, New York, the murtalize mystery, the wire dragon, a shout-out to Steve Matzura - New York City,
Jim's musical gear, even more shout-outs to Tom Peter and his friend Brian - Rochester, New York, Nancy Park - Victoria,
British Columbia, Kylie Howsam of the Celtic Music News podcast...
2014-01-281h 15Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2006-06-08 - Episode 35 - 06-06-06ROAR-2006-06-08 - Episode 35 - 06-06-06
This week on the ROAR:
Dedication to Sir Horus Covyduck, greetings from Winston Horiwitz and Laurie Oberhertz, dial extinction, the Cat Empire, bays, coves, tickles, harbours, Dildo, Gay Side, Hibb's Hole, the German professor,the Newfoundland/Tazmania connection, Second Life, Marley Wollongong, the Isle of Avalon, the Edirol R-09, Podictionary entry 1(toast), Laurie Fidler, fellow Fidlers, some Fidler geneology, some of Mary Dalton's poetry, walking downtown, do recordings prove our non-existence?, a flashback from June 2nd, 2005, Newfoundland, Millertown, naming automobiles after native peoples, BBC's and NBC's, Bajan time, selling your soul by...
2014-01-281h 25Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2006-05-23 - Episode 34 - Happy 1st Anniversary To The ROARROAR-2006-05-23 - Episode 34 - Happy 1st Anniversary To The ROAR
This week on the ROAR:
Greetings from Jay in California, Larry in Kentucky, Barb from Manitoba, Maria and Lynette in New York, Bill in Ashland Oregon, Sarah in Portland Oregon, Georgia in Trinnidad, Carrie in Ohio, Darrah from Dublin, Debbie in Toronto, Eddy from Gyana, Eric Bogle, Glynne Murray in Barbados, Indra in Barbados, Kelly-Anne in Barbados, Kevin Doucet in Alabama, Kevin Reeves in Nashville, Liam in the UK, Lise Hannick from France, Lonny Angell in Barbados, Mike Busboom in Austria, Monika from Austria, Pamela Morgan, Rick in...
2014-01-281h 12Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2006-05-15 - Episode 33 - Bang A Gong! (Celebrating One year of The ROAR and a tribute to Bob Marley)ROAR-2006-05-15 - Episode 33 - Bang A Gong! - Celebrating One year of The ROAR and a tribute to Bob Marley
This week on the ROAR:
A special intro, defining a podcast, when the ROAR actually got started, the recording of Genesis (our theme), the recording of the ROAR jingle, Libsyn, a call for birthday shout-outs for the ROAR, introducing the new "Boatline" 1--206--203-BOAT, bigup/thanks to the listeners, the up-coming summer, ordering the Edirol R-09, in search of a mic, appeal for listener support, Jim's up-coming birthday on 06-06-06, a tribute to Bob Marley, a...
2014-01-281h 48Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2006-04-29 - Episode 32 - Fields Of GoldROAR-2006-04-29 - Episode 32 - Fields Of GOLD
This week on the ROAR:
Something a little different, a special 1st birthday for the ROAR introduction featuring greetings from:
Slau, Jimmy Dread, Amanda from New York City, Amy from Torbay, Eddy Holder from Guyana, Alison from Renews, Lise Hannick from France, Marlena and Scott from Arnold's Cove, Jeff Fidler from Pittsburgh, Indra from Barbados, Tara from Conception Bay, Eddy Grant, Sherry from the Great Northern Penninsula, Captain Vic from Philadelphia, MC from Montreal, Tim from London, Junior Paris from Barbados, Anne from Philly, Anne from Buchannon, a shout-out from Indra...
2014-01-281h 12Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2006-02-21 - Episode 27 - Frankly MahervelousROAR-2006-02-21 - Episode 27 - Frankly Mahervelous!
This week on the ROAR:
A snippet from the NTV shoot, greetings from Mike Hanrahan, Lekbir Halili, Slau and Tara Dove, Jim and Lillian talk about the new website, Fidler's Pub, our Frappr site, new photos of Mike Hanrahan, Graham Wells and Jim with Dave Dalton on our Flickr site, the new digital camera, Lillian's top-secret, extra-roarital activities, the new "one click" subscribe button, the new ROAR Player, the "Skype me" button, the new and extra cool Wiki shownotes, the ROAR Emporium, the possibility of ROAR DVD's, our new Vintrillo chat server...
2014-01-281h 14Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2006-01-20 - Episode 26 - The ROAR In ReviewROAR-2006-01-20 - Episode 26 - The ROAR In Revue
This week on the ROAR:
A special intro, greetings from Nancy in B.C., Bea in Baltimore, Jay in L.A. and Anne in Philly, our usual intro, a special sit-in
welcome by Eddie Mailbag, show dedication to future listeners, dodging the hotdog cart, the Guinness World Book record
for most accordians playing a tune together, greetings from Linday Ferguson, http://www.lindsayferguson.com.
Jim being asked to do a nude pose for a calandar, a ride in a 1969 Lotus with Graham Dillabough, Joke Of The Week, an
exerpt from...
2014-01-281h 58Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2005-12-09 - Episode 23 - We Finally Tied Him DownROAR-12-09-2005 - Episode 23 - We Finally Tied Him Down
This week on the ROAR:
Greetings from Slau,
www.slau.net
listener feedback from Debbie Gillespie in Toronto, 8800 listeners and
counting, trouble with episode 22, please vote for us at Podcast Alley
www.republicofavalonradio.com
stick a pin into our Frappr map
www.republicofavalonradio.com
our forum, "Fidler's Pub"
www.republicofavalonradio.com
the special gift-wrapping offer at www.jimfidler.com
Mike Hanrahan's CD launch at Bridie Molloy's, a chat with Andrew Lang of
Atlantic Union,
www.atlanticunion.net
a talk with Dermot O'Rielly, a listener question from Kai Jong, the...
2014-01-281h 12Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2005-10-19 - Episode 17 - The Power HourROAR-10-19-2005 - Episode 17 - The Power Hour
This week on the ROAR:
Amanda from New York, Mike from Vienna, breaking the 5,000 mark, Eddie's Shack, The Roaratorium, Fidler's Pub, Yahoo's new podcast directory, http://podcasts.yahoo.com the new Google news reader, www.google.com/reader interview with Colleen Power, playing with dinkies, making mud pies, throwing rocks at the neighbours, singing in the choir, getting thrown out of the choir, getting pregnant, quitting the boy scouts, VOCM radio, the Clancey Brothers, music from the American base in Argentia, Prince, The Police, Michael Jackson, OZ FM, Pink Floyd, Roxy...
2014-01-281h 00Republic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2005-10-11 - Episode 16 - Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle MadnessROAR-10-11-2005 - Episode 16 - Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Madness
This week on the ROAR:
Hello from Jenny Gear, www.jennygear.com the drive toward 5,000 listeners, excuses, Hannah and her brother, Fidler's Pub, Eddie's Shack, The Roaratorium, another walk with the binaurals, the "Famous Last Words" story, the "long-lost brother" story, the "Follow Your Gut" story, motorcycle madness, Mailbag, with a letter from Slau, www.slau.net teasing Eddie, "What To Do When Meeting A Sighted Person", more Eddie teasing, Barb from Winnipeg, Pearl Jam, a ROAR update on the skater dude, a shoutout to Pauline, Joke...
2014-01-2800 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2005-07-20 - Episode 8 - GalaCast 1ROAR-2005-07-20 - Episode 8 - GalaCast 1
This time on the ROAR:
Opening remarks from Jim, comments from Clyde Rose, Martin Finn, Darrell Power, Clare O'Mahony, Mick Flannery and closing remarks from Jim.
Music this time:
Our theme, Genesis by Jim Fidler,
The Game by Pamela Morgan, It Wasn't Her by Martin Finn, Close to You by Niall Conolly, When Johnny Came Back From the War by Darrell Power, I Can't by Clare O'Mahony, In The Gutter by Mick Flannery and Rhythm of the Goat by Jim Fidler.
Best listened to on headphones.
Really; we're not kidding about that...
2014-01-2846 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2005-07-04 - Episode 6 - FestCast 1ROAR-2005-07-04 - Episode 6 - FestCast 1
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Vic in Philly and Darrell Power, opening remarks by Jim, talking about the up-coming AtlanticFest, checking the mail, the "Jim Fidler Wav Player", greetings from Gypsy, more thanks to Sid in Massachusetts for showing us his love, Jim's new CD finally on www.jimfidler.com, July 4th shout-out to American listeners, phone calls coming in, they want Jim to do a nude photo with a whistle, into the van with Anne from Philly, off downtown to put up posters and tings, checking out a live film...
2014-01-2853 minRepublic Of Avalon RadioROAR-2005-06-19 - Episode 5 - Off To The PubROAR-2005-06-19 - Episode 5 - Off To The Pub
This time on the ROAR:
Greetings from Jean-Guy Bruno in Quebec and Kevin Doucet in Alabama, opening remarks from Jim, explanation of "the
Republic of Avalon", Newfound?land, Mike O'Brian, Tony Richards, the song "Stuck Between Iraq and a Hard Place", the
new mic, first recording with the new Iriver, passing St. John's harbour, seeing some ships in the harbour such as
the New Orleans and the Dorch, sheep man, French greetings to Jean-Guy, into the pub, saying hello to Susan, Mike
Slade, tech tip regarding the 10 DB cut mic...
2014-01-2852 min