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Cold Brew Got Me LikeCold Brew Got Me LikeEpisode 180: Let Them Eat Both-Sides JournalismChris explains why he's not a professional audio engineer.Greg explains what happened in the Zelenskyy meeting. ALSO: Greg explains both-sides journalism. PLUS: A song of the week from Bill Fay!!!! And...LOVE! Thanks for listening.Bill Fay - "Be Not So Fearful": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJfca3ImjKcCold Brew Patreon: Patreon.com/ChrisCroftonChannel Nonfiction: ChannelNonfiction.com2025-03-041h 12SOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XXIX - Washington, D.C., National MallWashington, D.C., National Mall September 2, 2024 Sophia 2024-12-2312 minThe Growth ProjectThe Growth ProjectEpisode 308: Balancing Legacy and Innovation with Chris FayIn this episode, Chris Fay, President and CEO of Greenville-based TPM and Founder and CEO of TrebleHook, an architecture, engineering, and construction CRM platform, shares his journey of honoring his father-in-law's legacy—who founded TPM—while driving TPM’s future growth. Chris reflects on how past experiences and critical inflection points shape vision and leadership. He highlights the importance of pursuing passion, honoring family history, and leaving your own mark. Discover how intentional vision creates a path for meaningful growth and innovation.2024-12-1848 minThe Growth ProjectThe Growth ProjectEpisode 308: Balancing Legacy and Innovation with Chris FayIn this episode, Chris Fay, President and CEO of Greenville-based TPM and Founder and CEO of TrebleHook, an architecture, engineering, and construction CRM platform, shares his journey of honoring his father-in-law's legacy—who founded TPM—while driving TPM’s future growth. Chris reflects on how past experiences and critical inflection points shape vision and leadership. He highlights the importance of pursuing passion, honoring family history, and leaving your own mark. Discover how intentional vision creates a path for meaningful growth and innovation.2024-12-1848 minThe Roar DealThe Roar Deal#95: Premiership Celebration With Chris Fagan (Live!)To close out the year of dreams for all Lions fans, we are joined by Premiership Coach Chris Fagan alongside 650 other Lions fans at Brisbane Powerhouse for a night we will never forget. Sign up to the Roar Deal Patreon to see the video of this event!2024-12-041h 30SOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XXVIII - Atlanta, GeorgiaPiedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia August 25, 2024 Carlton I met Javi and Carlton in Piedmont Park. They chose to have separate conversations for the podcast. My conversation with Javi was the previous episode. 2024-11-0430 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XXVII - Atlanta, GeorgiaPiedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia August 25, 2024 Javi I met Javi and Carlton in Piedmont Park. They chose to have separate conversations for the podcast. My conversation with Carlton will be the next episode. 2024-10-2820 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XXVI - Atlanta, GeorgiaPiedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia August 25, 2024 Grace 2024-10-2116 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XXV - Atlanta, GeorgiaPiedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia August 24, 2024 Marshall Among his other thoughts, Marshall mentioned that some of the things he sees people do in the world today lead him to think the comic-book villains of his youth are more realistic than he previously thought. 2024-10-1423 minThe Roar DealThe Roar Deal#86: One Week In ParadiseIt's been just over a week since the Brisbane Lions won the 2024 AFL Premiership, and for the first time since that brilliant day, we return to the Roar Deal studios to recap all that's happened in the days that have followed. From Chris Fagan taking the Premiership Cup for a walk down Oxford Street to Joe Daniher retiring and everything in between, it's another 2+ hour episode of the podcast enjoying all the gifts that the promised land has to offer. Also this week: -Our chat with Lachie Neale as he wins his fourth...2024-10-072h 03SOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XXIV - Atlanta, GeorgiaPiedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia August 24, 2024 Tatiana 2024-10-0716 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XXIII - Atlanta, GeorgiaPiedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia August 24, 2024 Rebecca 2024-09-3021 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XXII - Oklahoma City, OklahomaOklahoma City, Oklahoma June 16, 2024 Clarence In the first half of my conversation with Clarence I made reference to a Supreme Court case, but could not recall the name of it. The name of that case is Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission (2010), commonly referred to as simply Citizens United. Clarence also made reference to the "Great Law of Peace". We did not discuss this at the time, but from my subsequent and cursory research I found that this was an agreement, or Constitution, among the five (later six) previously warring Iroquois...2024-09-2325 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XXI - Galena, KansasGalena, Kansas June 14, 2024 Aaron I chatted with Aaron in his shop, Gearhead Curios, on Route 66. 2024-09-1619 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XX - Springfield, MissouriSpringfield, Missouri June 13, 2024 Jessee 2024-09-0921 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XIX - St. Louis, MissouriSt. Louis, Missouri June 12, 2024 Janelle 2024-09-0210 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XVIII - Chicago, IllinoisChicago, Illinois June 10, 2024 Haley 2024-08-2630 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XVII - Washington, D.C., MLK MemorialWashington, D.C., MLK Memorial June 7, 2024 Gray 2024-08-1327 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XVI - Washington, D.C., National MallWashington, D.C., National Mall June 6, 2024 Todd 2024-07-2929 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XV - Washington, D.C., Lincoln MemorialWashington, D.C. June 5, 2024 John I met John on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and we chatted nearby on the National Mall. 2024-07-1826 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XIV - Mukilteo, WAMukilteo, Washington May 20, 2024 Jordan I was in Mukilteo, Washington, north of Seattle at almost the most north-western point of the continental U.S., when I spoke with Jordan, a nurse originally from New York who had recently moved to the Seattle area. We chatted while looking out on Possession Sound. 2024-07-0134 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XIII - St. Lousi, MOSt. Louis, Missouri November 3, 2023 John 2024-06-1718 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XII - Hannibal, MOHannibal, Missouri November 2, 2023 Jim The second of two conversations I had in Hannibal was with Jim. Among other things, Jim thinks we need to figure out a way to stop electing foxes. 2024-06-0319 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - XI - Hannibal, MOHannibal, Missouri November 2, 2023 Willie This is the first of two conversations I had in Hannibal, the boyhood home of Mark Twain. 2024-05-2014 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - X - Springfield, ILSpringfield, Illinois October 31, 2023 Ice and Moth I met Ice and Moth at Lincoln's Tomb. I misspoke during this conversation. It is the party that controls the White House that almost always loses seats/votes in Congress during mid-term elections. 2024-05-0622 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - IX - Dubuque, IADubuque, Iowa October 30, 2023 Delea 2024-04-2219 minHope Warrior: The FayDay ShowHope Warrior: The FayDay ShowEp 4: Chris Rosas and Christin PickleJoin Fay today as she speaks with her beloved foster son, Chris Rosas, and a wonderful advocate for foster youth all over Oregon, Christin Pickle!Chris is a young adult whose life turned around thanks to the guidance and care of Fay and her family. He has career and business aspirations he is working towards pursuing.Christin works at Oregon Youth Authority. they work to find loving homes to help youth going through hard times. She prides herself on frequent check-ins for both youth and caretakers alongside thorough interviews to make sure each home is...2024-04-1250 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - VIII - Madison, WIMadison, Wisconsin October 29, 2023 Dan (Phantom episode) 2024-04-0909 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - VII - Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, Minnesota October 27, 2023 Yush 2024-03-2638 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - VIMinneapolis, Minnesota October 26, 2023 Cali 2024-03-1123 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - VNational Mall, Washington, D.C. May 24, 2023 Kidus 2024-02-2629 minThe Roar DealThe Roar Deal#52: Live with Chris Fagan!Chris Fagan joins us (and 150 others of the Roar Deal family) to look back on the pain of last year's Grand Final, talk through the highlights of his summer, and preview 2024.  This conversation was recorded on Thursday February 15 at the Ron Hurley Theatre in Seven Hills. 2024-02-181h 11SOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - IVSilver Spring, MD May 2023 Ben Beauty2024-02-1227 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - IIINational Mall, Washington, D.C. May 2023 Jesse2024-01-2934 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - IINational Mall, Washington, D.C. May 2023 Sarah (with Arthur) 2024-01-1619 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People - INational Mall, Washington, D.C. May 2023 Arthur (with Sarah) 2024-01-0225 minSOME AMERICAN PEOPLESOME AMERICAN PEOPLESome American People introductory trailer.I'm introducing my upcoming podcast, SOME AMERICAN PEOPLE by telling you about my motivation and approach to asking my fellow citizens what they think are the most important problems facing our country.2023-12-0402 minHR Coffee TimeHR Coffee Time095 | How to build trust in a hybrid world through brilliant emails, with Kim ArnoldAs remote and hybrid working have become the new norm, it can be a real challenge to build trust and connections amongst our colleagues. Email has become more critical than ever before, now there aren’t the same opportunities for sharing communication in-person.In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Kim Arnold returns for her second appearance on the show. She shares invaluable on writing impactful emails, to create stronger bonds and trust throughout your organisation. And just as importantly, she explains when not to use email (and what to do instead), so people don’t feel bomb...2023-07-2833 minJust Bluffin’Just Bluffin’Chris Fay & Chris Carr with C.A.T. Global“Our goal was to bring people back to Memphis.” Join us for a very special episode with Cecilia’s Dad, Chris Fay and also Chris Carr from C.A.T Global. Just in time for National Logistics Day, We discuss the importance of logistics in the city of Memphis, generating a good workforce and some cool Memphis memories. ----- Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and Mackenzie Grannan and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Communications. The podcast is recorded in-studio...2023-06-271h 00Radically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillinRadically Genuine Podcast with Dr. Roger McFillin90. Pathological w/ Sarah FaySarah Fay is an award-winning author, creative writing teacher, and keynote speaker. Her journalistic memoir Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses was an Apple Best Books pick, hailed in The New York Times as a “fiery manifesto of a memoir,” and named by Parade Magazine as one of the sixteen best mental health memoirs to read.Sarah FayPathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses - Sarah FaySarah Fay (@sarahfayauthor) • Instagram photos and videosIf you are in a crisis or think you have an emergency, call y...2023-06-221h 04HR Coffee TimeHR Coffee Time081 | Recruitment redefined – a better way to find or fill your next role, with Tansel OmerIf you're looking for a new role, or you're responsible for Recruitment in the organisation you work for, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. You'll get to hear from Tansel Omer, the CEO and Founder of a new Recruitment platform - Presentus. Tansel joins Career Coach, Fay Wallis on the show to talk through how Presentus is a unique solution to your recruitment challenges.Key Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeThe special HR Coffee Time link to visit the Presentus website and register as a candidate (if you’re looking for a ne...2023-04-2132 minFort Collins FellasFort Collins Fellas#28 - Fort Collins Country Club Head Golf Pro - Tristen Fay In this podcast episode, the fellas interview Tristen Fay, the head golf professional for the Fort Collins Country Club. The discussion revolves around the membership options available at the club, including the various amenities such as the pool, tennis courts, and of course, the golf course. Tristen talks about the future of the club, specifically in the context of the growth in northern Colorado and how it is affecting the club's plans. Tristen also touch upon the importance of fostering a sense of community within the club and making it a welcoming and inclusive space for all members. 2023-03-2221 minCheine OnCheine On53: Derik Fay on Convincing Your SubconsciousChris and Derik dive into the power of your subconscious, as well as the importance of mindset. Derik Fay's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derikfay/ We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail on our PodInbox: https://podinbox.com/cheineon 2023-02-0758 minMic Drop DallasMic Drop DallasInstant Replay - Emmitt Smith, Shaq, and Chris YoungEmmitt Smith talks business ventures, Shaq gives his hot take on Dirk & Luka, Chris Young shares his approach to building a contender in Arlington.2022-07-1521 minMic Drop DallasMic Drop DallasS1: E59 - Bob Mimlitch, Chris Young, Jonah JavadBob Mimlitch on why VEX Robotics picked Dallas as their home for the championships & how robots can improve the sports landscape; Texas Rangers General Manager Chris Young dives into the revamped Rangers, what fans can expect of their promising future & what makes Chris Woodwarda fit for the Rangers; WFAA Sports Anchor Jonah Javad gives his prediction on who might surprise fans at the AT&T Byron Nelson & what he learned from Dale Hansen. 2022-04-2253 minAll the Smoke on Strength & PhysiqueAll the Smoke on Strength & PhysiqueAll the Smoke on Pregnancy with Natalie Fay, MS: E48In this episode, Adam and Chris dive deep into the world of health and fitness and the different aspects that come with it during pregnancy. Mrs. Natalie Fay, MS talks about her personal and professional experience .2022-03-2852 minThe Radical TherapistThe Radical TherapistThe Radical Therapist #095: Pathological: A True Story of Six Misdiagnoses w/ Sarah FayIn episode #095 Chris meets with Sarah Fay is an author and activist to discuss her memoir Pathological: A True Story of Six Misdiagnoses (HarperCollins, March 15, 2022). An investigation into the invalidity and unreliability of mental health diagnoses. Sarah's website: www.sarahfay.org   Pathological: The Movement www.pathological.us   Links where to buy Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses (HarperCollins):   Amazon http://aps.harpercollins.com/athrweb?isbn=9780063068681&locale=US&retailer=amazon&utm_campaign=%5BPathological%5D%20Landing%20Page%20&utm_medium=athrweb&utm_source=Fay%2C%20Sarah%20   Indiebound (to support independent bookstores) http://aps.harpercollins.com/athrweb?isbn=9780063068681&locale=US&retailer=indie...2021-12-1332 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 22 – Inside the First Responders Training Program Part 2Awkward meetings abound as our heroes are drawn together. Gail writes an email. Vanessa is standoffish, but she really cares. Janus decides to not back down. And we are all certain that Gail’s shack is not a love shack. Cast and Crew: Game Master: Jordan Green (they/them) Vanessa the Witch (she/her): played by Fay Onyx (ze/hir) Janus the Ghoul (she/her): played by Tobi Hill-Meyer (she/her) Gail the Ghost (she/her): played by William (Billie) Rain (ze/hir) Audio Editing: Ryan Boelter (he/they) Sound Design: Fay Onyx Transcription: Nikki Yager (she/her), with help fr...2021-11-2259 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 21 – Inside the First Responders Training Program Part 1Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 21 Summary We return to the First Responder’s Training Program to catch up with Vanessa the Witch and Janus the Ghoul. In this sequel adventure, meet Gail the Ghost and follow the drama that swirls around the popular Chaz Drakon, as everyone prepares for another pivotal full moon ritual. Game Master: Jordan Green (they/them) Vanessa the Witch (she/her): played by Fay Onyx (ze/hir) Janus the Ghoul (she/her): played by Tobi Hill-Meyer (she/her) Gail the Ghost (she/her): played by Billie Rain (ze/hir) Audio Editing: Kimberly Loftus (she/her)   Sound Design: Fay...2021-09-101h 09Mic Drop DallasMic Drop DallasS1: E23 - Mike Rhyner, Chris Ivy, Steve DavisMike Rhyer on the state of play with the Cowboys, Mavs, Stars and Rangers; Chris Ivy on the booming NFT market and Heritage Auctions' billion dollar year; Steve Davis thoughts on CONCACAF2021-07-231h 00It\'s a Mind Field!It's a Mind Field!Discrimination, Stigma & Self-StigmaWelcome to It’s A Mind Field!In this first episode of ‘It’s A Mind Field!’ presenter, Leon Fernandes, has a conversation with Australia’s premier ‘Psychologically Diverse Citizen’, Fay Jackson, about the discrimination, stigma and self-stigma that PDCs like her experience every day.The show’s three presenters then have a chat about what Fay had to say, and how discrimination, stigma and self-stigma affect them in their daily lives, in ‘Club Mind’.In ‘Outside The Box’, we hear from a Sydney man, ‘John’, about his experience of Gay Conversion Therapy.---This podcas...2021-07-2355 minMic Drop DallasMic Drop DallasS1: E7 - Verne Lundquist, George Killebrew, Chris Arnold35th anniversary of Jack's Masters Miracle with Verne; Major League Rugby Commish George Killebrew; Chris Arnold on being a Hype Man in the age of Covid.2021-04-021h 14Alcohol-Free RadioAlcohol-Free RadioAlcohol-Free Radio: Interview with Fay Behbehani, Founder & CEO of bonbuz (Ep. 3)Fay, the founder and CEO of bonbuz was a wild child turned sober-curious. Straight from the concrete jungle of London, Fay had three constant drivers; self-optimization, growth, and impact. Starting her career at Ogilvy + Mather, she became fascinated with consumer psychology and building brands. With a yearning to build a company of impact, she moved to California to build the dream. Her stint at a brain technology company ignited her desire for biohacking and then she went on to co-found a responsible and sustainable spirits company which is where she, paradoxically, became sober-curious. Still in...2021-03-2217 minTheChippaMadeThis PodcastsTheChippaMadeThis PodcastsShooting the Shit - Episode #85 - Jake Fay - Writer - Director - The Process - Lynn MA Movie - 2021_0106Jake Fay - The Process - Lynn, MA Film Chippa is honored to be SHOOTING THE SHIT with Jake Fay, Writer and Director of THE PROCESS!   The Process is a movie written about, taking place and filmed in Lynn, MA (my home town and current residence).   Sindile and his two best friends push the limits of their patience while maneuvering through their hometown and its local rap scene.   Chippa and Jake discuss The Process and growing up in Lynn, MA.   Enjoy!!!   Twitter: @JayFay47_LF   https://www.bteaminspiredcinema.com/   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12035596/?ref_=vp_back   https://www.amaz...2021-01-071h 12The Villain Was RightThe Villain Was Right78: Hercules (with Chris Sandiford)While his brothers party it up by the pool and in their penthouse suite, Hades is stuck in the basement doing the hard work required to maintain their lifestyle. When presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity to take over for his free-loading siblings he jumps at the chance but must first deal with his troublesome and self-centered nephew. With special guest Chris Sandiford (@OhChris)2020-03-191h 00Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 20 – Janus’ First Tarot ReadingWriting Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 20 Summary This is a special scripted crossover episode between Writing Alchemy and Kalila Stormfire’s Economical Magick Services where we return to Sylvan Community College as Kalilia gives Janus her first tarot reading, foreshadowing the events which will take place in the next Unfamiliar Heroes game. Janus: Tobi Hill-Meyer Kalila: Lisette Alvarez Audio Editing and Sound Design: Fay Onyx Script: Lisette Alvarez with collaboration and input from Fay Onyx and Tobi Hill-Meyer   Episode Transcript In order to make these transcripts as accessible as possible, each one is produced in four formats: as an online post for acc...2020-02-0118 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan PodcastLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Lord Of Lies" S3E3 & "Rite Of Thunder" S3E4 Runaways Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS314The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Agent Haley and Agent Michelle discuss the Runaways season 3 episodes “Lord Of Lies” and “Rite OF Thunder.” The Agents debrief you on why Michelle was correct in her Alien Brother prediction, the Alien Prophesy actually comes to fruition without Karolina having to leave Earth, how Morgan Le Fay is like Emperor Palpatine, Gert’s amazing butterfly knife prowess, a review of the amazing Wiccan-Alien glowy smoky cloud sexy time, the guess of “Mandyland” where all the characters went off to after episode 4 (actually “Mandyville” after some research), how the production tea...2020-01-1643 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 14 – The Owlbear Reintroduction Program Part 1Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 14 Summary In the fourteenth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes, our three heroes get their first internship assignment from The Adventurers Academy. Join them as they start out on their journey! Willa the gecko lizardperson rogue, Tarragon the orc bard, and D’Zân the weredragon druid are participating in The Owlbear Reintroduction Program, a project that is reestablishing owlbears in areas where the owlbear populations have been previously wiped out. Of course, this is not as simple as it sounds, because owlbears are large, ferocious, magical predators. Throw in a group of skilled poachers determined to ste...2018-05-111h 06Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 13 – D’Zân and the Sky SharksWriting Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 13 Summary Meet D'Zân the weredragon druid in this character introduction episode of Unfamiliar Heroes. D'Zân is a student at the celebrated Adventurers Academy, and right now xe is studying creative problem-solving. Join xem for a surreal training exercise where xe swims through a sky full of sharks. This character introduction is preparation for The Owlbear Reintroduction Program, a game where the characters participate in a project that is reestablishing owlbears in wilderness areas where the owlbear populations have been previously wiped out. Of course, this is not as simple as it sounds, because owlbears ar...2018-04-261h 20Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 12 – Tarragon Songsteel and the Underwater MazeWriting Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 12  Summary Meet Tarragon Songsteel the orc bard in this character introduction episode of Unfamiliar Heroes. Tarragon is a student at the celebrated Adventurers Academy, and right now they are studying creative problem-solving. Join them for a surreal training exercise where they attempt to retrieve an orb from a mysterious underwater maze. This character introduction is preparation for The Owlbear Reintroduction Program, a game where the characters participate in a project that is reestablishing owlbears in wilderness areas where the owlbear populations have been previously wiped out. Of course, this is not as simple as it sounds, b...2018-03-2459 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 10 – The Renegade Starship Part 3Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 10 Summary Captured by rebels, our three heroes are fighting back. Malena, Adre, and Mariah have incapacitated the rebel captain and four guards. Now they are taking the fight into the shuttle bay, where they are causing havoc. Join them in the tenth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes as Malena, Adre, and Mariah attempt to escape the rebel ship! Malena the intellectual scientist, Adre the hot-shot engineer, and Mariah the alien doctor are all officers from the Consortium starship the Raptor. These three surprisingly senior officers were all participating in a test flight of Z-crystals, a revolutionary...2018-02-1355 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 9 – The Renegade Starship Part 2Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 9 Summary In the ninth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes Malena, Adre, and Mariah have been captured by rebels. Join them as they meet the rebel captain and implement their desperate escape plan. Malena the intellectual scientist, Adre the hot-shot engineer, and Mariah the alien doctor are all officers from the Consortium starship the Raptor. These three surprisingly senior officers were all participating in a test flight of Z-crystals, a revolutionary new type of propulsion crystal, when their shuttle was intercepted by the rebel ship Sojourner. Join them for this improvised, tabletop adventure that was created with...2018-01-2049 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 8 – The Renegade Starship Part 1Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 8 Summary In the eighth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes meet the crew of the Raptor as they defend their test shuttle from the renegade starship Sojourner. Malena the intellectual scientist, Adre the hot-shot engineer, and Mariah the alien doctor are all officers from the Consortium starship the Raptor. These three surprisingly senior officers were all participating in a test flight of Z-crystals, a revolutionary new type of propulsion crystal, when their shuttle was intercepted by the rebel ship Sojourner. Join them for this improvised, tabletop adventure that was created with the Lasers & Feelings role-playing system! Unfamiliar...2017-12-221h 00Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 7 – Cat’s Paw Ghost Control Adventure 2: The Backyard MysteryWriting Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 7 Summary In the seventh game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes the paranormal detectives of the Cat’s Paw Ghost Control agency investigate some disturbing, supernatural growls that have been plaguing a small Seattle neighborhood. Maybe it is a were-raccoon, or perhaps it is a were-cow. Listen to find out! Tabitha the space alien cat, Jake the fake TV psychic, and Lalla the plant talker botanist are the paranormal detectives of Cat’s Paw Ghost Control. Join them as they solve supernatural problems with cat-themed technology, a shady network of contacts, and plant power in a tabletop game that...2017-12-011h 16Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 6 – Cat’s Paw Ghost Control Adventure 1: The Lederhosen SpritesWriting Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 6 Summary In the sixth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes a Seattle grocery store is plagued by mischievous spirits with a special resentment toward lederhosen. Meet the Cat’s Paw Ghost Control team as they tackle this challenge together. Tabitha the space alien cat, Jake the fake TV psychic, and Lalla the plant talker botanist are the paranormal detectives of Cat’s Paw Ghost Control. Join them as they solve supernatural problems with cat-themed technology, a shady network of contacts, and plant power in a tabletop game that uses the InSpectres role-playing system! Unfamiliar Heroes is a podc...2017-11-131h 24Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemySecond Anniversary Special – Terrible Lyrics to Brighten Your DayWriting Alchemy Second Anniversary Special Summary This second anniversary special episode includes behind the scenes updates, outtakes, and six very silly bad poems that were composed for a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Vogon poetry competition in which the goal was to make poems that were as terrible (and funny) as possible. Guest poet: Media creator and community-organizer Tobi Hill-Meyer   Show Notes: The poems Stone: writingalchemy.net/2017/10/16/vogon-poetry-1-stone/ How Do I Love Thee?: https://writing-alchemy.net/2017/10/16/vogon-poetry-2-how-do-i-love-thee/ Ode to a Cumulus Cloud: https://writing-alchemy.net/2017/10/16/vogon-poetry-3-ode-to-a-cumulus-cloud/ How Do I love Thee, Part Two: https://writing-alchemy.net/2017/10/16/vogo...2017-10-161h 35Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 5 – Welcome to the First Responders Training Program Part 5Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 5 Summary It is finally the day of the Full Moon Ritual, but as the heroes prepare, they discover that something isn’t quite right. This episode is the conclusion to the first game of Unfamiliar Heroes. Underneath the facade of ordinary reality lies a hidden world of monsters and magic. At Sylvan Community College a secret program teaches supernatural teens to deal with this dangerous world as they struggle with the mess and confusion of their own lives. Welcome to the First Responders Training Program, a tabletop game using the Monsterhearts 2 role-playing system! Unfamiliar Heroes is a...2017-10-021h 01Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 4 – Welcome to the First Responders Training Program Part 4Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 4 Summary In this fourth game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes the humor and drama continue as Tamara confronts Vanessa about her spying, Janus tries to figure out what the First Responders Training Program really is, and Vanessa has a vision that leads to an important revelation! Underneath the facade of ordinary reality lies a hidden world of monsters and magic. At Sylvan Community College a secret program teaches supernatural teens to deal with this dangerous world as they struggle with the mess and confusion of their own lives. Welcome to the First Responders Training Program, a tabletop...2017-09-171h 06Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 3 – Welcome to the First Responders Training Program Part 3Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 3 Summary In this third game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes the humor and drama continues as Shanda gives Vanessa some subtle guidance and Tamara confronts Janus with an unexpected truth! Underneath the facade of ordinary reality lies a hidden world of monsters and magic. At Sylvan Community College a secret program teaches supernatural teens to deal with this dangerous world as they struggle with the mess and confusion of their own lives. Welcome to the First Responders Training Program, a tabletop game using the Monsterhearts 2 role-playing system! Unfamiliar Heroes is a podcast series in which three disabled...2017-09-041h 15Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 2 – Welcome to the First Responders Training Program Part 2Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 2 Summary In this second game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes we learn more about Sylvan Community College, fill in a few key pieces of character background, and then jump into Vanessa and Janus’ awkward first meeting in the Pagan Student Association! Underneath the facade of ordinary reality lies a hidden world of monsters and magic. At Sylvan Community College a secret program teaches supernatural teens to deal with this dangerous world as they struggle with the mess and confusion of their own lives. Welcome to the First Responders Training Program, a tabletop game using the Monsterhearts 2 role-playing sy...2017-08-101h 18Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 1 – Welcome to the First Responders Training Program Part 1Writing Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 1 Summary In this first game episode of Unfamiliar Heroes we meet Vanessa the judgmental witch and Janus the slacker ghoul, learn about Sylvan Community College, and discover the mysterious event that connects Janus and Vanessa. Underneath the facade of ordinary reality lies a hidden world of monsters and magic. At Sylvan Community College a secret program teaches supernatural teens to deal with this dangerous world as they struggle with the mess and confusion of their own lives. Welcome to the First Responders Training Program, a tabletop game using the Monsterhearts 2 role-playing system! Unfamiliar Heroes is a...2017-07-271h 30Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyUnfamiliar Heroes 0 – Foundations and Ground RulesWriting Alchemy Unfamiliar Heroes 0 Summary In this foundational episode of Unfamiliar Heroes, which I’m calling Episode Zero, I start off with a discussion of disability representation and the reasons why I feel that this project is so needed. Next I go over the ways that participants who live at the intersections of oppression are centered in this project. Finally I discuss the eight game ground rules which are designed to keep games accessible and inclusive. Unfamiliar Heroes is a podcast series in which three disabled, neurodiverse, and/or chronically ill players and a game master play story-focused tabletop role-playing ga...2017-07-2033 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 13b – Chronic Illness with billie rainWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 13b Summary We continue the discussion as artist, activist, disabled survivor iconoclast billie rain shares hir Chronic Illness Bill of Rights. Then we jump into a conversation about societal response to chronic illness, myths about disability, ways of supporting people with chronic illnesses, and how we can create more inclusive communities. Guest: Artist, activist, disabled survivor iconoclast billie rain   Show Notes: Fay's Links You can become my patron on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/WritingAlchemy The RSS feed of this podcast is: https://writing-alchemy.net/feed/podcast Fairy tale where a princess cries pearls: “The...2017-07-071h 01Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 13 – The Wishing Dildo Series #4 with billie rainWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 13 Summary In the fourth segment of The Wishing Dildo Series, the adventure continues as we find out more about the mysterious and regal Jewel. Then the six companions take a secret detour to the Kingdom of Waterfalls. This story is followed by a discussion about trauma in which I talk about myth, reality, resilience, healing, and community with artist, activist, disabled survivor iconoclast billie rain. This discussion goes deep places, but it also has a lot of laughter too. The Wishing Dildo Part 1: It is said that the Wishing Dildo can grant any wish relating to...2017-06-1759 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 12b – Diverse Minds with Kathleen LamotheWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 12b Summary Today’s discussion with spiritual atheist Kathleen Lamothe is a deep and far ranging Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) inspired conversation about music, addiction, anger, health, diverse minds, psychology, and happiness. Guest: Spiritual atheist Kathleen Lamothe   Show Notes: Fay's Links You can become my patron on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/WritingAlchemy The RSS feed of this podcast is: https://writing-alchemy.net/feed/podcast How to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q Meditation and ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oF0qaDDMQI Highly sensitive person: http://hsperson.com...2017-05-251h 05Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 12 – The Wishing Dildo Series #3 with Kathleen LamotheWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 12 Summary In this third segment of The Wishing Dildo Series, the adventure continues as we get to know Anissa, and then the five companions visit the temperamental rulers of the Gilded Kingdom. The story is followed by a discussion about brain diversity, mental health, and the gifts and struggles of ADHD with spiritual atheist Kathleen Lamothe. The Wishing Dildo Part 1: It is said that the Wishing Dildo can grant any wish relating to sexuality or fertility, as long as that wish is consensual. Prince Hart sure hopes that is true as he and his friend, trickster...2017-05-0459 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 11b – Sex Work Myth and Reality with Vee ChattieWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 11b Summary Today’s discussion with activist, comedian, and sex worker Vee Chattie focuses on the lived experiences of sex workers. In this conversation we talk about the performative aspects of sex work, emotional labor, myths, stereotypes, stigma, and empowerment. Guest: Activist, comedian, and sex worker Vee Chattie   Show Notes: Fay's Links You can become my patron on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/WritingAlchemy The RSS feed of this podcast is: https://writing-alchemy.net/feed/podcast Canker sore info: https://www.animated-teeth.com/canker_sores/t1_canker_sores.htm Canker sores verses herpes: https://www...2017-04-1338 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 11 – The Wishing Dildo Series #2 with Vee ChattieWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 11 Summary In this second podcast segment of The Wishing Dildo Series, the fairy tale continues as Prince Hart, Tala, and Tomas meet two new companions, each with a unique magical superpower. Then activist, comedian, and sex worker Vee Chattie joins Fay for the following discussion about the reality verses myth of sex work, sexual superpowers, boundaries, marginalization, and community. The Wishing Dildo Part 1: It is said that the Wishing Dildo can grant any wish relating to sexuality or fertility, as long as that wish is consensual. Prince Hart sure hopes that is true as he and...2017-03-2757 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 10b – Art, Activism, and Disability with Lector MoralesWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 10b Summary Today’s discussion with hesitant art activist Lector Josue Morales focuses on the topics of art and activism and how they intersect with disability, community, and race. In this conversation we challenge ourselves to expand our ideas about what activism is so that we can fully value the diverse kinds of activism that people are doing. Guest: Hesitant art activist Lector Josue Morales   Show Notes: Fay's Links You can become my patron on my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/WritingAlchemy The RSS feed of this podcast is: https://writing-alchemy.net/feed/podcast Intersectional coco...2017-03-0357 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 10 – The Wishing Dildo Series #1 with Lector MoralesWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 10 Summary We return to intersectional fairy tales as hesitant art activist Lector Josue Morales joins Fay for the start of The Wishing Dildo Series in which Prince Hart and Tala embark on their quest for The Wishing Dildo and meet a surprising new companion. The following discussion focuses on the representation of disability in speculative fiction and the difference between using a disabled character to tell an able-bodied story and having a character that represents the experiences of disabled people. The Wishing Dildo Part 1: It is said that the Wishing Dildo can grant any wish relating...2017-02-051h 07Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan PodcastLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Wake Up" S4E11 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS159The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Haley and consultant Michelle discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode “Wake Up.” The Agents announce the winner in their Phil Coulson fan art giveaway and then finish up the show by running down some weekly Marvel news and responding to listener feedback. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Giveaway Announcement: Phil Coulson fan art by Jamie Fay Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. W...2017-01-301h 01Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan PodcastLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"The Patriot" S4E10 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS158The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert Agent Haley and consultant Michelle discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode “The Patriot.” The Agents continue their Phil Coulson fan art giveaway and then finish up the show by running down some weekly Marvel news and responding to listener feedback. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Giveaway: Phil Coulson fan art by Jamie Fay Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Weekly Marvel News YOUR...2017-01-231h 11Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan PodcastLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Broken Promises" S4E9 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS157The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Haley and consultant Michelle discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode “Broken Promises.” The Agents continue their Phil Coulson fan art giveaway and then finish up the show by running down some weekly Marvel news and responding to listener feedback. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: [02:11] Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Giveaway: Phil Coulson fan art by Jamie Fay Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Weekly Marvel News YOUR...2017-01-171h 01Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan PodcastLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Step In The Arena" S1E4 Luke Cage Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS156The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert and Agent Haley discuss the Luke Cage episode four “Step In The Arena.” The Agents continue their Phil Coulson fan art giveaway and then finish up the show by responding to listener feedback. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: [02:15] Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Giveaway: Phil Coulson fan art by Jamie Fay Luke Cage YOUR feedback!!!! LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. PHIL COULSON FAN ART BY JAIME FAY GIVEAWAY [02:31] Le...2017-01-0931 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyInterlude 2 – Intersections with Kristina Gibbs-RubyWriting Alchemy Interlude 2 Summary This interlude episode is all about intersections, with a focus on fatness, disability, gender, and queer identity. Guest Kristina Gibbs-Ruby reads a powerful spoken word piece about bullying and fatphobia while Fay reads hir popular article, “Why Having Conditional Privilege Is Not the Same as Simply Being Privileged,” which delves into the complexity of invisible identities, privilege, oppression, gatekeeping, and the struggle to be recognized as real through hir personal experiences. Article: Why Having Conditional Privilege Is Not the Same as Simply Being Privileged Guest: Performer, activist, and law student Kristina Gibbs-Ruby   Show Notes: Today’s article...2017-01-051h 20Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan PodcastLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan PodcastSlingshot Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Webisodes & "Who's Gonna Take The Weight" S1E3 Luke Cage Reviews (A Marvel Fancast) LoS155The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Lauren and Consultant Michelle discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Webisode series Slingshot and Luke Cage episodes three “Who's Gonna Take the Weight?” The Agents continue their Phil Coulson fan art giveaway and then finish up the show by responding to listener feedback and running through some recent Marvel related news. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: [02:07] Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Giveaway: Phil Coulson fan art by Jamie Fay Slin...2016-12-311h 25Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan PodcastLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Moment Of Truth" S1E1 & "Code The Streets" S1E2 Luke Cage Series Premiere Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS154The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Lauren and Agent Haley discuss the Luke Cage series premiere episodes “Moment Of Truth” and “Code Of The Streets.” The Agents announce the winner of their Doctor Strange Giveaway, start a new fan art and then finish up the show by responding to listener feedback and running through some recent Marvel related news. THIS TIME ON LEGENDS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.: [02:13] Giveaway: Doctor Strange Marvel Collector Corps Crate Luke Cage The Marvel News YOUR feedback!!!! Highlights From The Live Chatroom...2016-12-2751 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyInterlude 1 – Contemporary Lesbian Romance with Yolanda WallaceWriting Alchemy Interlude 1 Summary In this romance-themed interlude episode, Yolanda Wallace reads from her contemporary lesbian romance 21 Questions, in which Kenya Davis meets bartender Simone Bailey for the first time. Then we delve into themes, representation, and inspiration in Yolanda’s writing. 21 Questions: Kenya Davis’s ability to find the perfect employee is unparalleled. Her ability to find the perfect mate? Not so much. After she takes a chance on speed dating, she finds herself with not one but two chances to find true love. But with her spotty romantic track record, how can she be sure which woman is Miss...2016-11-0330 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 9 – “Dangerous Company” Part 3 with Guest Bex SheaWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 9 Summary Monsters is the theme as sci-fi writer and monster enthusiast Bex Shea joins Fay for the conclusion of “Dangerous Company,” in which Kalla finally discovers that the dragon she has been sent to kill has been disguised as her guide the whole time. The following discussion delves into the question of what monstrousness is, the ways that depictions of monsters can be used to otherize or to empathize, fear, compassion, unknowability, the association of gendered traits with power, gender exploration, and the blurring of the lines between human and monster. Dangerous Company: The last five drag...2016-10-081h 36Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 8 – “Dangerous Company” Part 2 with Guest Lara MiltonWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 8 Summary Editor and collaborative storyteller Lara Milton joins Fay for the reading of part 2 of “Dangerous Company,” which follows the growing romance between Kalla and the dragon, Har. This section of the story delves into both eroticism as Kalla and Har get closer with each other and into conflict as Har struggles with her own draconic territorialism. The following, delightfully nerdy, discussion focuses on tabletop role playing games as writing inspiration and delves into the some of nitty-gritty details of writing, comparing and contrasting first person and third person perspectives in fiction. Dangerous Company: The last five...2016-08-211h 28Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 7 – “Dangerous Company” Part 1 with Guest Tobi Hill-MeyerWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 7 Summary Media creator and community-organizer Tobi Hill-Meyer joins Fay for the reading of part 1 of “Dangerous Company,” which begins with an angry gender-switching dragon and the woman the townsfolk have hired to kill her. However Kalla the problem-solver is not what either the townsfolk or dragon expect. The following discussion delves deep into ethical ways for artists to address oppression in their work, the changes I made to this story, and the ways marginalized people are often identified with monsters in stories. Dangerous Company: The last five dragon slayers died. Kalla is good at solving problems, but...2016-07-051h 19Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemySelf-love Special Part 2 with Collaborator Liz CruzWriting Alchemy Self-love Special Part 2 Summary This episode is a workshop-style collaboration that explores self-love practices with a focus on the experiences and art of people living at the intersections of oppression. In this episode Jessica Littenburg reads her poem “Healing Is” which is about finding tools for dealing with chronic illness, Ryannah Quigley shares her inspirational experiences as a plus-sized trans woman of color working on the film project hashtag body beautiful, and the band Bicycle Face shares two children’s songs which combine fun and silliness with some important messages about self-love. Discussion also delves into using art to pus...2016-05-121h 28Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemySelf-love Special Part 1 with Collaborator Liz CruzWriting Alchemy Self-love Special Part 1 Summary This episode departs from the usual Writing Alchemy format to focus on the topic of self-love in a workshop-style collaboration between Fay Onyx and Liz Cruz that explores barriers to self-love and self-love practices as experienced by people living at the intersections of oppression. For this episode they are joined by Tobi Hill-Meyer, who reads her erotic story, “Self Reflection,” which explores the themes of self-love and self-talk in a rather surprising way. Story: "Self Reflection" by Tobi Hill-Meyer Collaborator: Coach and consultant Liz Cruz   Show Notes: Today's story Self Reflection: http://handbasketproductions.com/self...2016-04-141h 29Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 6 – “Tala and Prince Hart” Part 3 with Guest Oblio StroymanWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 6 Summary Activist and educator Oblio Stroyman joins Fay for the reading of part 3 of "Tala and Prince Hart," which starts with trickster Tala's humorous strategies for blocking the queen's attempts to hold a successful marriage contest for Prince Hart. The story then moves to a focus on family conflict and resolution. The following discussion centers on the process of forgiveness, non-violent communication, harm done from a place of good intentions, creating new cultural space, and the treatment of youth in our society. Tala and Prince Hart: Prince Hart is asexual, but his parents and many suitors...2016-03-311h 11Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 5 – “Tala and Prince Hart” Part 2 with Guest Gina de VriesWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 5 Summary Writer and cultural-worker Gina de Vries joins Fay for the reading of part 2 of "Tala and Prince Hart," which focuses on the humorous antics of Prince Hart's suitors as their inappropriate, boundary-crossing behaviors get them into trouble. Gina then reads an erotic excerpt about the magic of everyday life from hir current project, How to Have a Body.  The following discussion focuses on weaving personal experience into writing, unhealthy patterns that are romanticized within the romance genre, and the importance of centering the narratives of people living at the margins. Tala and Prince Hart: Prince H...2016-03-071h 07Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 4 – “Tala and Prince Hart” Part 1 with Guest Jessica Miriam LittenbergWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 4 Summary Activist and writer Jessica Miriam Littenberg joins Fay for the reading of part 1 of "Tala and Prince Hart," which focuses on Prince Hart's experience of being asexual in a society that does not recognize asexuality. Jessica then reads one of her powerful poems about transphobia. The following discussion focuses on the experience of not being what you are supposed to be according to society, racism and ableilsm in language, and using art to communicate the experience of oppression by connecting to identifiable feelings. Tala and Prince Hart: Prince Hart is asexual, but his parents and...2016-01-241h 07Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 3 – “Tala and Godmother Death” Part 2 with Guest Tobi Hill-MeyerWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 3 Summary Community-organizer and media-creator Tobi Hill-Meyer returns to join Fay for the reading of the second half of “Tala and Godmother Death,” followed by a discussion that focuses on gender exploration in trans literature, the importance of depicting forgiveness with consequences, and the humanizing potential of humor. Tala and Godmother Death: Inspired by the Grimms’ fairy tale “Godfather Death,” this story follows Death’s three godchildren and explores what happens when the most selfish and clever one comes across the trickster Tala. Story: Tala and Godmother Death Guest: Community-organizer and media-creator Tobi Hill-Meyer   Show Notes: Today's story Tala an...2015-12-3155 minWriting AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 2 – “Tala and Godmother Death” Part 1 with Guest Liz CruzWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 2 Summary Performance artist and community organizer Liz Cruz joins Fay for the reading of the first half of “Tala and Godmother Death,” followed by a discussion that focuses on queer, femme, and trans representation, the origins of "Tala and Godmother Death" in the fairy tales collected and altered by the brothers Grimm, and the power of giving ourselves and each other permission. Tala and Godmother Death: Inspired by the Grimms’ fairy tale “Godfather Death,” this story follows Death’s three godchildren and explores what happens when the most selfish and clever one comes across the trickster Tala. Story...2015-11-291h 00Writing AlchemyWriting AlchemyFairy Tale 1 – “Tala and Death’s Embrace” with Guest Tobi Hill-MeyerWriting Alchemy Fairy Tale 1 Summary Activist and filmmaker Tobi Hill-Meyer joins Fay for the reading of “Tala and Death’s Embrace” in its entirety, followed by a wide-ranging discussion that focuses on the depiction of trans characters in media. Tala and Death's Embrace: Tala’s friend is gravely ill. To save her friend’s life, trickster Tala matches wits with Death in a series of over-the-top hijinks which culminate in a final confrontation with a sexy twist. Find out what it takes to save her friend’s life! Story: Tala and Death’s Embrace Guest: Activist and filmmaker Tobi Hill-Meyer   Show Notes: To...2015-10-1458 minNew Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsNew Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsThe Real Animal House: The Awesomely Depraved Saga of the Fraternity That Inspired the Movie by Chris MillerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/115660 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Real Animal House: The Awesomely Depraved Saga of the Fraternity That Inspired the Movie Author: Chris Miller Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 0 minutes Release date: December 1, 2006 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The creator of Animal House at last tells the real story of the fraternity that inspired the iconic film-a story far more outrageous (and funny!) than any movie could ever capture. Animal House, the film adaptation of stories Chris Miller published in National...2006-12-0103 min