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Second on the MountSecond on the MountWisdom Part VI: Wisdom Crucified"Wisdom Crucified" – Matthew 27:45-50, Acts 3:14-18 Part VI of the Lenten Sermon Series "Wisdom" Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025. "This is not for someone else. This is for us. For those of us who follow Jesus, who sit in pews, who pray unceasingly and sincerely and yet still carry assumptions and perspectives that betray the very Gospel we claim and the very Jesus we love. . . . And like Peter, we are not called to shame each other, to point fingers, blame and deflect—but to tell the truth, the God’s-hones...2025-04-1919 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountWisdom Part III: A Chorus of Wisdom"A Chorus of Wisdom" – Psalm 150, Luke 18:9-14 Part III of the Lenten Sermon Series "Wisdom" Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from March 23, 2025. "If we want to reach Psalm 150’s unshackled praise, we must not only humble ourselves before God—we must also release the false belief that others are beyond God’s mercy, set free our notion that some people are just too far gone from God’s love, and swing open the prison doors of our hearts that so often commodify God’s grace. The praise of Psalm 150 is not exclusive; it’s not reserved...2025-03-2622 minMax PoliticsMax PoliticsNYC Comptroller Debate Between Justin Brannan & Mark LevineTwo of the leading Democratic candidates for New York City Comptroller - City Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine - in this year's election joined New York Law School (NYLS) and Citizens Budget Commission (CBC) for a debate in front of a live audience at NYLS. The debate was moderated by Max Politics host Ben Max, who is also the program director at NYLS' Center for New York City and State Law, and CBC President Andrew Rein. The candidates are competing, along with others, in the Democratic primary set for June in the race to...2025-03-191h 25Second on the MountSecond on the MountDeep Dive: Part 2"Deep Dive: Part 2" – Luke 5:1-11 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, February 9, 2025. "Yet if we go even deeper, we find that casting our nets for our own sake is not enough. There is more. It is in the deep waters of transformation that our purpose is redefined: 'From now on you will be catching people.'  "So, I wonder if the invitation and call to deeper waters and to cast our nets is not about us at all. I wonder if it is more about lifting others up from the deep waters they are...2025-02-1219 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountWhat's Next"What's Next" – Jeremiah 31:7-14 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, January 5, 2025. "Nobody wants to hear that pain comes before healing, or darkness comes before light, or dishonor before glory. But it is a pattern that is repeated in all aspects of faith. . . . Beloved, no matter where you are in that cycle, hear this: God is there with you. God is in the pain. God is in the darkness. God is there, wherever you are, extending grace and love." Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/whats-next/  2025-01-0817 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountSing in Exultation Part V: A New Song"A New Song" – Psalm 96 Part V of the Advent Sermon Series "Sing in Exultation" Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. 2025-01-0718 minGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingTwee pop, bumbershoot, amongst, and more, with Ben Yagoda1042. Today, I have the bonus segment from my interview with Ben Yagoda back in September. Ben is the author of the book "Gobsmacked: The British Invasion of American English," and we talked about the words "twee," "vet," the two spellings of "gray," the surprising origins of  "football" and "soccer," and more. Grammarpaloozians who support the show get these segments right when they come out, and in today's really tough podcasting environment, they help us keep going and produce these bonus segments. Many thanks to all of our wonderful Grammarpaloozians!🔗 Join Grammarpalooza. Get ad-free and bonus episodes at Appl...2024-12-2614 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountStretch the Truth"Stretch the Truth" – John 18:33-38 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, November 24, 2024. "Beloved, the truth is both a gift and a calling. It is a gift in that Christ himself is the truth, a truth that stretches from eternity to eternity. It is also a calling in that we are invited to pause and listen to and follow the voice of truth. "As we find ourselves in the liminal moments of life, I wonder what truth God is calling you to live into and where you might pray, 'Lord, stretch me'?” Read...2024-11-2517 minThe Podcast BrowserThe Podcast BrowserFrom 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda Podcast: Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing (LS 65 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: From 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben YagodaPub date: 2024-09-26Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which pol...2024-10-3028 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountWhat Story Are You Telling?"What Story Are You Telling" – Job 38:1-7, 34-41 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, October 20, 2024. "So, what story are you telling? To your children? To yourself?  "Beloved, may the story you tell be one of God’s vast and mysterious love, a love that has been with you and has held you since the beginning of time! And may you believe the story of God’s love to be true for you, as well." Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/what-story-are-you-telling/  2024-10-2816 minGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingFrom 'gobsmacked' to 'ginger': The British invasion of American English, with Ben Yagoda1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted terms might sound more pretentious than others to American ears.Find out more about Ben and his books at BenYagoda.com.🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat.🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.🔗 Subscribe t...2024-09-2628 minPerplexity: A Mystery PodcastPerplexity: A Mystery PodcastEpisode 95: Cursed Video GamesVideo games are one of the most popular sources of entertainment and escapism worldwide. But like most things, there is a dark side to video games. Today, Kaydra discusses the legends of 5 cursed video games: Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Sad Satan, Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth, and Polybius.----------------------WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT:- Join the Patreon for perks, a show shout out, and ad free episodes starting at just $1/month: Patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast- Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread t...2024-09-2542 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountStay in the Boat"Stay in the Boat" – Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, August 11, 2024. "Faith isn’t about performing miracles or achieving the impossible on our own. Faith is seeing the boat for what it is: a shared experience in community, where we lean on one another, find support, and face adversity together, all while trusting that God is with us." Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/stay-in-the-boat/  2024-08-1919 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountOpen Wide Your Hearts"Open Wide Your Hearts" – 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, June 30, 2024. "Beloved, open wide your hearts to the reconciling love and grace of God, for now is the time, today is the day; open wide your hearts so that having been reconciled by God you may be reconciled to one another. Whether rich or poor, honor or dishonor, known or unknown, in need or in plenty, in sorrow or in joy, whether black, white, or brown, whether republican, democrat, or independent, whether Dominican, American, or any other nationality, open wide your hearts, receive th...2024-07-0119 minGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingThe crossword craze — now and then — with Ben Zimmer992. What began as a simple word game in 1913 sparked a nationwide craze just a decade later, causing a moral panic and changing American publishing forever. This week, Ben Zimmer, a prolific crossword constructor and language commentator, takes us through the crossword puzzle's surprising early history and enduring legacy. He also explores the modern crossword scene, including competitions, digital tools, and how new puzzle constructors are shaping the future of the game.Links mentioned in the show:* Wall Street Journal piece on the centennial of the crossword craze: https://on.wsj.com/3U3zMPk* C...2024-06-0627 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountBridging the Gap"Bridging the Gap" – John 17:6-21 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, May 12, 2024. "Jesus was sent into the world, set apart for a unique purpose to reveal the love and grace of God to a world that he knows will not listen, yet it is the same world that God so loves, as the famous verse puts it. As the Son of God and the Son of Man, Jesus bridges the gap between God and humanity, between heaven and earth, between power and principalities and the poor and the oppressed. Being sanctified in the truth of Go...2024-05-1419 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountSeeing Good"Seeing Good" – Acts 3:12-21 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, April 14, 2024. Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/seeing-good/  2024-04-1517 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountFollowing Part IV: Paul's Conversion and Call to Follow""Following: Paul's Conversion and Call to Follow" – Acts 9:1-20 Lenten Sermon Series Part IV  Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, March 10, 2024. "When the voice of God calls out to us, when the voice of the Lord calls us to follow, we enter into something bigger and deeper than individual salvation and vocation. Conversion is never an end in and of itself. It is a beginning. We step into something new for ourselves and for the community to which we belong. A new reality. A new chapter in the life of the church, a new ini...2024-03-1319 minField & FoleyField & FoleyEpisode 20 - Tyler BrannanAbout this EpisodeToday, it's an absolute pleasure to have Tyler Brannan as my guest. His multifaceted skills span game production, marketing, writing, on-screen and voiceover performances, and even an interesting stint as an amateur-pro wrestler. As the CEO of 'In the Keep LLC,' an indie game development & publishing venture, Tyler's dedication extends beyond personal achievements to uplifting and connecting the community. Previously serving as a weather forecaster for the United States Air Force, his journey into game development is as intriguing as it is inspiring.Beyond his impressive role as Brand...2024-02-141h 15Second on the MountSecond on the MountTruth: God Is Here"Truth: God Is Here" – Mark 1:21-28, 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, January 28, 2024. "There are demons—whether they be personal, communal, global, or even cosmic—that draw us away from Jesus. Yet, with God’s boundary-breaking power and love made know in Jesus Christ, we can stand up to the demons and be freed.  "How might we speak with authority to these demons just as Jesus did to the demon in the synagogue? Well, for starters we can name them. We can acknowledge the truth of their reality; thus, we recognize they exis...2024-01-2921 minDe Facto LeadersDe Facto LeadersThe six stages of financial independence for therapists and educators (with Ben Hockema)In this conversation, Ben Hockema and I discuss how to create a solid financial plan in your career so you can focus your time and energy on the impact you can make. We discuss all kinds of possibilities; whether you want to stay in your current position as a therapist and/or teacher, whether you want to add an additional income stream, or whether you know for certain you want to start a business full time. We even talk about ways to explore opportunities if you have lots of ideas in your head and aren’t su...2024-01-2442 minDe Facto LeadersDe Facto LeadersBuilding financial literacy from elementary school through adulthood (with Ben Hockema)Executive functioning and financial literacy go hand-in-hand; which is why money management should be a part of any K-12 curriculum. Much of this has to do with self-evaluation, the ability to think into the future, and the understanding of quantitative and temporal concepts.There are endless digital tools designed to help people manage their finances, but these tools won’t be useful for people who don’t have a solid sense of the quantity or the value of money. That’s why I invited Ben Hockema to episode 145 of the De Facto Leaders podcast...2024-01-1753 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountJesus’ Birth Certificate Part V: (Mother’s Name)"Jesus’ Birth Certificate: (Mother's Name)" – Luke 1:26-38 Advent Sermon Series Part V Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, December 31, 2023. Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/jesus-birth-certificate-mothers-name/  2024-01-0416 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountJesus’ Birth Certificate Part II: (Date)"Jesus’ Birth Certificate: (Date)" – Luke 2:1-7 Advent Sermon Series Part II Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, December 10, 2023. "Jesus was born when Quirinius was governor of Syria and was charged with conducting the registration, a symbol of Roman authority and oppression. To this, Jesus was born as the Messiah who would overthrow the powerful and lift up the oppressed. "In those days, Jesus was born, period. Against and amid all that was happening in the world at that particular time, Jesus was born, born into this world, born into a family, born into...2023-12-1218 minHumans of SpeedwayHumans of SpeedwayBen CookA rising star in the speedway world, Ben Cook has already won 5 trophies in his 3 years with the Poole Pirates, and in 2024 will captain the side. He follows in a long line of speedway greats who have made the journey from New South Wales to Dorset, basing himself with Middlo.In this podcast we find out more about the journey and the standards required for a young Aussie to make it in the UK and Europe, why the state championships are so important, and his ambitions for the years ahead! Learn more about...2023-11-2252 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountTake It In"Take It In" – 1 Thessalonians 2:5-13 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from All Saints' Sunday, November 5, 2023. "Paul praises the Thessalonian church for receiving the gospel they proclaimed. Not only did they take it to then share it with others, but they took it in, they took it into themselves. It became part of their being. And they took it in, not as a human word, but as what it really is, God’s word, God’s living and actionable word, which is also at work in and through you. "I wonder if there is anything that h...2023-11-0715 minGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingGrammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better WritingOmnishambles! Military slang across the pond (interview with Ben Yagoda)953. In honor of Veterans Day, Ben Yagoda tells us tales of military words that marched from the British lexicon to American English and influence the way we speak today. "Omnishambles," "gadget," "boffin" and more! We'll dispel some posh myths, and you'll be gobsmacked by the linguistic invasion..Find Ben at BenYagoda.com. His forthcoming book, "Gobsmacked! The British Invasion of American English," will come out in fall of 2024.| Transcript: https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/ben-yagoda/transcript| Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.| Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.| Pee...2023-11-0732 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountBetween the Gasp and Grasp"Between the Gasp and Grasp" – John 2:1-11  Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, October 15, 2023. "The mother of Jesus sees her son as someone who could—and should—meet need. And the question of theodicy stands beside her in this moment. Why is [the wine running out at the Wedding at Cana] not a concern for Jesus? . . . We see a world in desperate need and we, too, turn to Jesus, as someone who could—and should—meet need. And the question of theodicy stands beside us today, as well." Sermon title comes from the poem “The W...2023-10-1714 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountH of G"H of G" – Romans 12:9-21 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, September 3, 2023. "As a community of faith, a community that claims God is creating something new, a new heaven and a new earth, through the love made known in Jesus Christ, we are called to not simply approach people with the hermeneutic of generosity. Rather, knowing that the grace of God is freely given to sinner and saint alike, that while we were all still sinners, Christ died for us all, we are to approach life with the hermeneutic of grace." Sung Prayer fo...2023-09-0520 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountKingdom Consciousness"Kingdom Consciousness" – Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, July 30, 2023. "These parables, as mashal, offer us riddles that open our eyes to the kingdom of heaven in the here and now, teasing the mind into reflection and response. They draw us into a kingdom of consciousness." Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/kingdom-consciousness/  2023-08-0719 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountTo What Will I Compare This Generation"To What Will I Compare This Generation" – Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, July 9, 2023. "Beloved, children of each and every generation, you do not have to carry the burdens of the world in which you grew up all by yourself, the burdens of a world left to you by generations before you. No matter what generation you belong, Jesus is inviting you to come, all of you, and find rest from the weariness and burdens of life." Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/to-what-will-i-compare-this-generation/  2023-07-1120 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountUnqualified Teaching"Unqualified Teaching" – Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Trinity Sunday, June 4, 2023. "Much like the disciples and the early church, as we teach, we gain a better understanding of what we believe, we become more comfortable in sharing our beliefs, and through practice we develop the ability to ask different and deeper questions, to look beyond the surface for meaning and connection. And teaching goes beyond the classroom. Jesus charged his disciples—from the first church to today— to Go. Make. Baptize. Teach. Go, leave your comfort zone; Make, that is to be in relationship with o...2023-06-0617 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountKnown Mystery"Known Mystery" – Acts 17:22-31 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, May 14, 2023. "Embrace the scandalous idea of eternal life, the scandalous idea that grace is more powerful than guilt, and that love has once and for all conquered death in Jesus Christ. And let us not be afraid to question, to explore, to challenge and be challenged, and to seek after God, the Creator God who is revealed in creation, a God who invites us into relationship, who wants us to seek after what our hearts most longs for." Read the manuscript on our we...2023-05-1916 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountCarried: Part 5 of the Sermon Series ”Lift High the Cross”"Carried" – Matthew 16:21-26 Part 5 of the Sermon Series "Lift High the Cross." Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, March 26, 2023. "If we can understand that all suffering and crucifixion is of the “one body,” then we are open to the crosses others carry, and it is then that we may join in the reconciling work of Christ’s cross for all. It is then that we realize that my salvation is a part of your salvation. It is then we realize that my liberation is bound up in the liberation of the other. It is then we...2023-03-2715 minThe Cannabis HangoutThe Cannabis HangoutEp. 160: Making up for lost time with Cannabis, how buzz words aren't everything & learning the business beyond branding ft. Justin & Ben with Chill dispensaryMeet Ben and Justin. They are two great friends who own and operate Chill dispensary in Oklahoma City, with Justin also being the owner of Oklahoma Shirt Company. In this episode, we hit on what it was like dropping out of med school, how Cannabis opens up space and conversations you've never had before, how the prohibition of Cannabis has lasted a lot longer than alcohol, how it's not about the high THC percentage and learning the Cannabis business beyond just branding. Justin and Ben also share what they would both go back and tell their younger selves. Tune in...2023-01-161h 11No Brakes, No Fear. The Official British Speedway PodcastNo Brakes, No Fear. The Official British Speedway PodcastChristmas Bonanza! Dave Rowe, CVS, Alex Brady and Ben Duffill from BSNMany British speedway tracks may be covered in mid winter snow, but plans are coming together fast for the 2023 speedway season! In this special episode Ian Brannan is joined by Dave Rowe from Eurosport, as we aim to update you on the plans for 2023 and the changes announced in the AGM as well as take a look at the signings so far..!We hear from Chris Van Straaten on the surprise comeback of Wolves legend Rory Schlein, and Alex Brady explains how King's Lynn came to sign up former world number 2 Krzysztof Kasprzak.And we...2022-12-151h 53Second on the MountSecond on the MountWhile We Are Waiting Part I: Repent"Repent" – Matthew 3:1-6 Part I of the Advent sermon series, "While We Are Waiting." Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, November 27, 2022. "Frustration. Anxiousness. This is not the waiting Advent calls us into. The waiting Advent calls us into is one of hopeful anticipation. Advent-waiting is not only to celebrate something that has already happened. Yes, we are to celebrate the incarnate birth. But we now wait for something different! We are waiting for the coming of the Lord in a way that we have not yet seen; we wait for something we have not ex...2022-11-2915 minThe Midnight OilThe Midnight OilTechnologythree sleepy bois talk technology at midnight.  other topics may include thanksgiving, best buy, and george washington just straight up chillin. HOW TO LISTEN Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T...2022-11-241h 49Second on the MountSecond on the MountCovenant Hearts"Covenant Hearts" – Jeremiah 31:31-34 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Commitment Sunday, October 16, 2022. "Into the darkness God is speaking. From the darkness the light of hope glimmers, if only we see it faintly, forcing us to seek it out and respond. And in the darkness of exile, in the darkness of generational trauma, generational blame that made the people point fingers saying, 'The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge'... into this generational darkness, Jeremiah lights a candle of hope, a bright light that will roll back the exile’s dark...2022-10-1718 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountSelf-Inventory"Self-Inventory" – Luke 14:25-33 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, September 4, 2022."Have you taken inventory of yourself? Have you considered who you are and what you have in order to more fully, and more completely, follow Jesus? . . . The cost of discipleship is high because the cost of discipleship is transformation. And this transformation is entering into an intimate relationship with God in Christ, who is inviting us to take inventory of who we are and who we hope to become." Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/self-inventory/  2022-09-0617 minThe Midnight OilThe Midnight OilLiesthree sleepy bois talk lies at midnight HOW TO LISTEN Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) 2022-08-292h 05Second on the MountSecond on the MountA Better Barn"A Better Barn" – Luke 12:13-21 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, July 31, 2022. "As we continue to make decisions about money in our nation, in our city, in our church, and in our families, who do we need to invite to be part of the conversation that isn’t currently heard? Whose voice should be valued that is left sitting off to the side? "To the man in the parable, a bigger barn was the answer. But that very night his life was being demanded of him. His obituary might have been entitled, 'Barn Man...2022-08-0219 minThe Midnight OilThe Midnight OilMemoriestwo sleepy bois talk memories at midnight thank you all for coming with us for a year's long journey. Check out the Anniversary Portrait commissioned by DeepBlueInk: https://twitter.com/realeeryan/status/1550969147487649793?s=20&t=SU6azYFLG2AXa8Q2lLAI1A Sigma "Work of Art" 8th Grade Game: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR9cFviNaNNW3KV-KorksWgd9XvxNzMy83fHHJiyTL5AzbdwJ7uRMVfA43owilfevdWrTHexIX7m_ov/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=15000 HOW TO LISTEN Spotify: https://open...2022-08-012h 05Second on the MountSecond on the MountMission Mindset"Mission Mindset" – Luke 10:1-11 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, July 3, 2022. "'Whatever house you enter, first say, "Peace to this house!"' This peace is not a simple hello or greeting. This is a peace that is representative of God’s salvation, that is God’s salvific shalom. This shalom is to be the opening word to all people. . . . As we engage with others, as the 70 did long ago, we must be grounded first in God’s peace, the peace that surpasses all understanding. It is more than a calming presence. It is confidence in God’s ab...2022-07-0622 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountSpeak Up"Speak Up" – Acts 16:16-34 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, May 29, 2022. "But our story today is a story of a different color and tone. It is full of paganism, oppression, and slavery, complete with evil spirits, exploitation, and Anti-Semitism, topped off with violence, abuse, and imprisonment. Yet, even in the deepest, darkest, dungeons of life, the Gospel can save. . . . Now is the time to be honest with ourselves and with others. To speak up about what is going in our lives and speak up in concern and care and compassion for others. We have been th...2022-05-3119 minNo Brakes, No Fear. The Official British Speedway PodcastNo Brakes, No Fear. The Official British Speedway PodcastWith special guest Alun Rossiter! Plus Tobias Muzielak, Sam Masters, Ben BarkerOn this week's show Ian Brannan is joined by former GB Team manager, and Premiership winner in 2019, Alun Rossiter.Belle Vue Aces defeated the Peterborough Panthers for the 2nd time in a week, we hear from the Aces maximum man Brady Kurtz. There was also a win for Ipswich away at Wolves, and we hear the thoughts of team bosses Peter Adams and Ritchie Hawkins, along with Wolves star Sam Masters.Ipswich are next on Eurosport this Monday when they host Sheffield Tigers, and in this episode hear from Simon Stead, Tobias Musielak who started...2022-05-1152 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountCan I Get a Witness?"Can I Get a Witness" – Acts 5:27-32 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, April 24, 2022. "The Easter story is a story of resurrection, restoration, and renewal, a story of love, hope, and forgiveness, a story that must be shared and honored, witnessed to by our words and actions, here in our community and around the world! It is a story of for all the earth, a resurrection story for land, sea and sky, for birds and beasts, for fish and fowl, for you and for me. . . . What is your story of Easter resurrection? Whatever it is, te...2022-04-2518 minThe Midnight OilThe Midnight OilTraveltwo sleepy bois and two sleepy girls talk travel at midnight  HOW TO LISTEN Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.)2022-02-251h 50Second on the MountSecond on the MountMerciful Love"Merciful Love" – Luke 6:27-36 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, February 20, 2022. "Forgiveness is not forgetting. Praying is not an abstract gesture. Lending is no longer irrational. The call to love our enemies is not a passive or submissive stance. It takes courage. Moving toward a person in mercy is the first step to love that is revolutionary. It is a choice. A difficult choice, but one that embodies the now and not-yet reality of God’s beloved community." Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/merciful-love/  2022-02-2219 minThe Midnight OilThe Midnight OilSnackthree sleepy bois talk snack at midnight HOW TO LISTEN Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) 2022-02-131h 57Humans of SpeedwayHumans of SpeedwayPaul AckroydIn this episode we speak with one of the longest serving referees in British Speedway, and Chairman of the Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund, Paul Ackroyd.Paul began as a fan, but eventually found his way into the referee's box, where he enjoyed a career spanning 28 years, and in the time from the early 80's to the noughties he's ruled over pretty much every name you can think of in that era. He's also taken charge of some of the biggest fixtures in British Speedway including 3 British Finals and some international test matches.He's now the...2022-02-101h 21The Cannabis HangoutThe Cannabis HangoutEp. 111: Building Community through Cannabis with the creator of Weedfeed ft. BenOn today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ben, who we connected with via social media. He's the creator of Weedfeed on Instagram and Dumpling House Media. This brand is filled with so much inspiration, creativity and color, BUT most importantly they’re heavily focused on community and education, which we love! Tune in, while we talk about what it's like growing up in Brooklyn, NY, his first time smoking experience and how much of a vibe it is to use Cannabis, while enjoying life and all the people in it. 2022-02-0739 minThe Midnight OilThe Midnight OilRock?two sleepy bois and two gremlins talk rock? at midnight  HOW TO LISTEN Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) 2022-01-251h 06Second on the MountSecond on the MountAdvent Part VII: Gold in Plain Sight"Gold in Plain Sight" – Matthew 5:17-20, Psalm 19:1-10 Part VII of the sermon series, "Advent in Plain Sight." Roughly based on a devotional written by Jill Duffield. Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, January 2, 2022. "God’s glory is all around us: in the sway of the tree branches, in far off beams of light from Saturn, in the chirp of a bird, in the breaking of bread and the sharing of the cup, in the silence of space and in the silence of the morning, and in the cry of a baby. . . . And so, with...2022-01-0418 minThe Midnight OilThe Midnight OilPresentthree sleepy bois talk present at midnight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) Support...2021-12-252h 08Second on the MountSecond on the MountAdvent Part III: Belts in Plain Sight"Belts in Plain Sight" – Ephesians 6:10-17, Isaiah 11:1-6 Part III of the sermon series, "Advent in Plain Sight." Roughly based on a devotional written by Jill Duffield. Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, December 12, 2021. "The season of Advent offers us a reminder that change is drawing near. The Messiah comes to usher in God’s great kingdom, as the powerful are pained with the plight of the poor, the mighty stand in solidarity with the meek. A kingdom where a lion and lamb can share a drink at the bar together, where the laws of t...2021-12-1420 minThe Midnight OilThe Midnight OilChickenthree sleepy bois talk chicken at midnight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) Support...2021-11-121h 46Second on the MountSecond on the MountReimagined Part VII: Commitment"Reimagined: Commitment" – Mark 10:17-31  Part VII of the sermon series, "Reimagined." Sermon by The Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, October 24, 2021. "Transitions are hard. Transitions involve change, and change involves loss, and loss involves grief. But the thread of God’s love runs through it all. Love is the basis of commitment. Love is the call. To love through change, to love through loss, and to love through grief. Love then carries us to commit again to depend on and trust in God." Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/reimagined-commitment/ 2021-10-2622 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountReimagined Part IV: Meal"Reimagined: Meal" – Mark 6:30-44 Part IV of the sermon series, "Reimagined." Sermon by The Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, October 3, 2021. "By reimagining meals as an experience of the divine in community, our meals might look more like this great banquet—a meal where all are welcome, just as they are, just as you are, a meal to remember and do, a meal of thanksgiving, a meal to give and a meal to be fed. A meal where our Savior is present, seated beside you, forever extending compassion and love." Read the manuscript on our webs...2021-10-0418 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountLabor of Faith“Labor of Faith” – James 2:1-10, 14-17 Sermon by The Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, September 5, 2021. "James urges his readers to adopt a whole-hearted faith, one that is lived out, acted upon, and bestowed to those whom God has shown particular care, the widows and orphans. James says, 'God has chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that God has promised.' Whole-hearted faith is works as a grace-response. A faith that is alive in you will come alive in and through your actions." Read...2021-09-0721 minThe Midnight OilThe Midnight OilEggtwo sleepy bois and one cat talk egg at midnight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) 2021-08-261h 50Second on the MountSecond on the MountDress Code“Dress Code” – Ephesians 6:10-20 Sermon by The Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, August 22, 2021. "It’s true, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with so much out of our control. We know how the ultimate story ends, but it is God’s to write. So, in the meantime, as we head out to face the evils of our world, we have been given new ways to wage war. We have the weapons of peacemaking, prayer, and the grace of our salvation; we have the armor of faith, taking comfort in God’s word and gaining strength in the prayers that h...2021-08-2520 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountThe Gift of Why“The Gift of Why” – Ephesians 4:1-16 Sermon by The Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, August 1, 2021. "As you share stories of what God has done in your life, through love and mercy and grace, I hope you will come to see the unique God-given gifts of your calling, so that you may find your purpose, the reason you do what you do—your Why—and live it out. Paul says, 'some are called apostles, some are preachers, some are teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, so that the body of Christ may be built up.' What...2021-08-0323 minThe Midnight OilThe Midnight OilPonytwo sleepy bois talk pony at midnight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) Support...2021-08-011h 10The Midnight OilThe Midnight OilFroggytwo sleepy bois & two sleepy girls talk froggy at midnight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) 2021-08-011h 40The Midnight OilThe Midnight OilBlanketthree sleepy bois talk blanket at midnight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) Support...2021-08-011h 47The Midnight OilThe Midnight OilHairthree sleepy bois talk hair at midnight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) Support The Midnight Oil...2021-08-011h 27The Midnight OilThe Midnight OilTrailertwo sleepy bois talk The Midnight Oil at midnight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wKQdW07BzoCcMt44pLcCE Apple Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-oil/id1582740898 Google Pod: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81ZWI5ZDhmMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/themidnightoil Watch our podcast. - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh6T2TmtBwCvs_3IlhPAnrUGmcayR0V1 (it looks snazzy.) 2021-07-0803 minSecond on the MountSecond on the MountA Rose from Concrete“A Rose from Concrete” – Mark 6:1-6 Sermon by The Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, July 4, 2021. "The townspeople looked at Jesus as a rose that grew from concrete: 'Who does he think he is? He was born of us; he grew up here with us. Nobody amounts to anything from here.' Tupac would reply, 'You wouldn’t ask why the rose that grew from concrete had damaged petals. On the contrary, we would celebrate its tenacity. We would love its will to reach the sun!'" Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/a-ro...2021-07-0621 minListen Up Landlords podcastListen Up Landlords podcastTV’s Martin Roberts talks buying at auction and online agents take on the high streetIn this month’s episode of Listen Up Landlords we compare the relative merits of high street and online agents – and welcome Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts who shares his top tips on buying at auction and property investment Two years after the rollout of the Tenant Fees Act, presenters NRLA Chief Executive Ben Beadle (@BeadleBen) and Richard Blanco (@richardblanco_) talk to guests Michael Cook, National Lettings Managing Director at Leaders Roman’s group and Calum Brannan (@CalumBrannan) , founder and CEO of online letting agent Howsy Michael and Calum talk about the changes they hav...2021-05-2836 minHumans of SpeedwayHumans of SpeedwayBen Fund Special - Mitchell Davey, Paul Ackroyd & Roddy McDougallIn this episode we look at the work of the world's only charity dedicated to helping injured speedway riders. The Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund.If you'd like to donate, TEXT SRBF to 70085 to give £5. WE’RE ALL EXCITED TO SEE BRITISH SPEEDWAY GETTING BACK UNDERWAY AGAIN, THE SPEED AND THE DANGER ARE SOME OF THE ASPECTS THAT MAKE THE SPORT SO THRILLIING TO WATCH. 500CC BIKES WITH NO BREAKS HURTLING AT 70MPH INTO A CORNER IS A FANTASTIC SPECTACLE. BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SPEEDWAY GOES WRONG?RIDERS KNOW FULL WELL THE RISKS THEY TAKING IN...2021-05-1354 minHumans of SpeedwayHumans of SpeedwayBen Fund Special - Mitchell Davey, Paul Ackroyd & Roddy McDougallIn this episode we look at the work of the world's only charity dedicated to helping injured speedway riders. The Speedway Riders Benevolent Fund.If you'd like to donate, TEXT SRBF to 70085 to give £5. WE’RE ALL EXCITED TO SEE BRITISH SPEEDWAY GETTING BACK UNDERWAY AGAIN, THE SPEED AND THE DANGER ARE SOME OF THE ASPECTS THAT MAKE THE SPORT SO THRILLIING TO WATCH. 500CC BIKES WITH NO BREAKS HURTLING AT 70MPH INTO A CORNER IS A FANTASTIC SPECTACLE. BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SPEEDWAY GOES WRONG?RIDERS KNOW FULL WELL THE RISKS THEY TAKING IN...2021-05-1352 minSermons from Myers Park Presbyterian ChurchSermons from Myers Park Presbyterian ChurchBlessed Behavior Ben Brannan's sermon for January 24, 2021, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Podcast listeners can find sermon manuscripts at https://goo.gl/vA116n. 2021-01-2418 minSermons from Myers Park Presbyterian ChurchSermons from Myers Park Presbyterian ChurchBlessed Behavior Ben Brannan's sermon for January 24, 2021, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Podcast listeners can find sermon manuscripts at https://goo.gl/vA116n. 2021-01-2418 minVideo Mic NightVideo Mic NightEpisode 12 @videomicnight with Kirsty BrannanBroadcasted on the 13th Sept 20202020-09-1447 minCUES PodcastCUES PodcastCUES 100: Can Credit Unions Reopen 100% by Thanksgiving? How Can CUs Reach Young Consumers? What Is the Future of CUs 25 Years Out? —Listeners’ Questions Answered on This Milestone ShowFor this milestone episode, CUES Podcast listeners submitted their questions for experts to answer. So instead of featuring one or two experts, this show features seven! Instead of being centered on just one idea, this show covers three areas of major interest to credit unions and their leaders: reopening physical branches in light of the pandemic, reaching and engaging young members, and the future of credit unions 25 years out.Our first question about when credit unions might reopen fully comes at the 5:12 mark from CUES member Ron Kraus, chair of the board of $2 billion Together Credit Union...2020-09-1039 minSermons from Myers Park Presbyterian ChurchSermons from Myers Park Presbyterian ChurchThe Freedom of New Life Ben Brannan’s sermon for June 21, 2020, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Podcast listeners can find sermon manuscripts at https://goo.gl/vA116n 2020-06-2120 minSermons from Myers Park Presbyterian ChurchSermons from Myers Park Presbyterian ChurchThe Freedom of New Life Ben Brannan’s sermon for June 21, 2020, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Podcast listeners can find sermon manuscripts at https://goo.gl/vA116n 2020-06-2120 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 17The gang get an upgrade to their living arrangement. Jaime watches the news. Argus makes a new ally. Nancy learns a new trick. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies - Gameboy Horror ...2020-04-2930 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 16The gang attempt to reason with Bryce at the base of the giant demon sword. Argus takes a leap. Jaime gets burned. Nancy flexes her first-aid training. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies...2020-04-1525 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 15Episode 15 The gang get into a scuffle with their former allies. Also there’s a bear. Jaime yeets. Nancy dropkicks. Argus is Mary Poppins. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies - Gameboy Ho...2020-04-0135 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 14The gang continue to explore the house inside the mouth of Bear Cave and each receive an important message about the future. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned and Jim, The Mundane Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies - Gameboy...2020-03-1123 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 13The gang explores the mysterious house at the mouth of Bear Cave. Nancy goes to war. Argus fights for freedom. Jaime relives the past. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned and Jim, The Mundane Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies...2020-02-2643 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 12The gang investigates the giant sword that fell from the sky. Jaime sees a doctor. Nancy runs into a familiar face. Argus meets a fan.  Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie...2020-02-1238 minMotion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better BusinessMotion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business059: How to use YouTube to grow your motion design business w/ Ben MarriottCreating tutorials is a great way to get your name out there and promote your work. Social media channels like YouTube are wonderful platforms for making this happen, but figuring out where to start can be a challenge. Today’s guest started his tutorial channel just under a year ago and he’s already amassed an incredible following. Ben Marriott is a freelance motion designer and YouTuber from Australia. Specializing in 2D design, Ben illustrates and animates short humorous videos and gifs to create tiny stories. He recently started his own YouTube channel where he posts tutorials and...2020-02-0348 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 11After completing their latest mission, the gang work on self-improvement. Nancy learns to sew. Argus learns some yoga. Jaime becomes the target of someone’s revenge. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies - Gameboy Ho...2020-01-2920 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 10The gang face down the Scourge of the Sea. Argus learns to drive. Jaime recreates an anime. Nancy gives something up for good. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies - Gameboy Horror ...2020-01-1544 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 9One of the gang’s allies undergoes a shocking transformation. Nancy confronts the Captain.   Argus gets lost in the woods. Jaime works on his golf swing. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies...2019-12-1134 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 8The gang does a heist. Nancy crashes. Jaime catches. Argus intimidates. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies - Gameboy Horror Scott Buckley - Neon All music licensed...2019-11-2725 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 7The gang interrogate their new neon-painted hostage. Nancy puts on a movie. Jaime returns to the library. Argus confronts his number one fan. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies - Gameboy Horror ...2019-11-1322 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 6The gang take a boat out on the water for an excursion that is DEFINITELY NOT A SEX THING. Nancy plays Poker. Argus practices cinematography. Jaime parlays. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies...2019-10-3134 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 5A new hunt starts as the gang plays a show. Argus hulks out. Nancy saves a kid. Jaime is just kind of there. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: ESN Productions - Horror Ambience (Free Background Music) Zombie Dandies - Gameboy Horror2019-10-3126 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 4The gang are rewarded for a job well done. Jaime gets fit. Argus chats with Bubs. Nancy reflects on her past. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies - Gameboy Horror ESN Productions...2019-10-3120 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 3The gang gear up for their confrontation with the bat. Argus has a vision. Jaime weaponizes drugs. Nancy kicks ass. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger Zombie Dandies - Gameboy Horror Scott Buckley...2019-10-3138 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 2The gang visit the survivor of the monster attack to press her for information on the creature. Jaime expands his mind. Argus and Nancy scope out a party in the woods. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by: The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: Komiku - Together We Are Stronger 2019-10-3135 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 1Welcome to sunny San Roberto! As our heroes fend off a monster laying waste to the local skatepark, they find themselves being watched by a mysterious presence. Featuring: Ben Ernst (@RT_Ben) as Argus, The Summoned Justin Young (@TheJustin) as Nancy, The Wronged Brannan Geshwind (@cvBeardedBandit) as Jaime, The Searcher Peyton McLeod (@PeytonMcLeod_) as The Keeper Presented by:  The Broadcast Bunch (@BroadcastBunch) --------------------------- Music Used in this Episode: ESN Productions - Horror Ambience (Free Background Music) ...2019-10-3136 minMonsters & MicrophonesMonsters & MicrophonesEpisode 0Hello! Welcome to Monsters and Microphones! This is the setup session, or “Episode 0” for our Monster of the Week campaign. Here we’re just putting together our setting, creating our characters, and laying the groundwork for the season ahead. If that sort of housekeeping doesn’t interest you, don’t worry! It’s perfectly OK to simply skip to Episode 1. 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