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Leadership APBHoliday Thieving SeasonThis episode is sponsored by Motorola Solutions: Solving for Safer and by Off Duty Management: Built by Officers, For Officers!Visit Motorola Solutions for more information.Visit Off Duty Management for more information. Our guests today is David LaGrone, Captain (retired), Paramus Police Department.David currently works in corporate America as a Regional Managerover the Central Investigations Organized Retail Crimes Unit. He retired as a Captain after 24 years, serving as the Detective Division Commander and OIC of the Internal Affairs Investigations. David also served i...2024-12-0433 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Bonus: “David”Harold McVett does his best to get through to the Enclave Officer. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/11/mto-s4-b4-transcript/Thank you for listening. This episode featured D.J. Sylvis as the Enclave Officer, and Steven LaFond as Harold McVett. The script was written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; our cover art is by Peter Chiykowski.Our Exectutive Producers are Sarah Müller and Beka B, and our associate producers are Marty Chodorek, June Madeley , Timothy LaGron...2023-11-1917 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 20: “Moonbase Theta, Out” – EPILOGUEThree months after the broadcast from Base Theta (and beyond), we see how the world has been affected. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/09/mto-s4-e20-transcript/Thank you for listening to the last full episode of Moonbase Theta, Out, featuring what I think is our largest cast ever - Evan Tess Murray, Serena Rahal, Corey Spruill, Tom Zalatnai, Robin Regalado, Becca Marcus, Tal Minear, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, Cat Blackard, Cass McPhee, M.J. Bailey, Tau Zaman, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, Dallas Wheatley, Sarah Rhea Werner, Hazel Stapp, Shereen Lani Younes...2023-10-0144 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 19: “The Voice, Part 2” – SERIES FINALEOn Earth and the Moon, there are new voices, new chances, and new discoveries. But in the end, is there hope?Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/08/mto-s4-e19-transcript/INTRO: Hey there, Moonbaseians! Deej here, and it’s time for the resolution of our two-part Moonbase Theta, Out series finale! This is it, another hour or so and you’ll have heard the rest of the story. Well, not really, of course - there’ll be an epilogue in Episode 20, four bonus episodes to come after that, and … after that a long, well-des...2023-09-0353 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 18: “The Voice, Part 1” – SERIES FINALEOn Earth and the Moon, conflict looms with the megas; but on Base Gamma, another conflict takes priority. In the end, a voice is heard. Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/08/mto-s4-e18-transcript/INTRO: Hey folks, Deej here. In case you’ve clicked on the wrong episode, you really want to catch up before this one - this kicks off the series finale of Moonbase Theta, Out. Five years, four seasons and two miniseries, a storyline even I couldn’t predict or really control - it all comes together from here. The stor...2023-08-2040 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 17: “While It Lasts”Roger gets caught up in the past; while in Palestine, Nima prepares the Resistance. Moonbase Theta receives an ultimatum.Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/07/mto-s4-e17-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Teddy Hannah-Drullard, Jen Ponton, Gabriel Taneko, Leeman Kessler, Addie Nofal, Saja El-Shaer, Tesneem Rahhal, Serena Rahal, Becca Marcus, Leslie Gideon, Kristi Boulton, Cole Burkhardt, Journee LaFond, Cat Blackard, Tau Zaman, Sarah Rhea Werner, David S. Dear, Hazel Stapp, Dallas Wheatley, Shade Oyemakinwa, Cass McPhee, Rissa Montañez, D.J. Sylvis, and Robin Howell. Written by D.J. Sylv...2023-07-0941 min
Bear GreaseEp. 112: Bear Grease [Render] - Three or Four Dogs ’til You’re DeadOn this week’s episode of the Bear Grease Render, Clay Newcomb is joined by a veteran cast of characters: Brent Reaves, of This Country Life fame, Michael Rosmond of Sunspot Lights, Ben Lagrone, and Jonathan Webster. The crew dives right in to talking about America’s First Celebrity, David Crockett, dissecting the impact of Disney’s Crockett revival of the 50’s and its lasting effect on the childhood memories and adult identities of (not just) American men, before backing up to cover topic like good hunting dogs and how you’re closer to death than you realize; how to catch a live...2023-05-241h 15Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 12: “Volatile Elements”Ashwini gives the Science Bros new guidance; Michell grumbles about Maria and Wilder; the new ACs have some questions on revolution.Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2023/04/mto-s4-e12-transcript/Today’s episode featured Evan Tess Murray, Josh Rubino, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, Dallas Wheatley, Nitsa Ortmann, Sam B. Nguyen, Tau Zaman, Sarah Rhea Werner, Hazel Stapp, Shereen Lani Younes, Cass McPhee, Alicia Atkins, Leeman Kessler, and Jen Ponton. Music for the intro segment is "Extra Real News," by Trace Callahan.Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our au...2023-04-1640 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 7: “On the Same Page”Nima and Elio visit a new facility in the NAC; the Enclave Officer makes contact; there’s a reunion on Moonbase ThetaTranscript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/12/mto-s4-e7-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Becca Marcus, Corey Spruill, Serena Rahal, Tom Zalatnai, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, D.J. Sylvis, Robin Howell, Glory Duda, Kristi Boulton, David S. Dear, Anjali Kunapaneni, and Dallas Wheatley.Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; music for the intr...2023-01-2235 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 5: “A Bear Without a Head”Jaxon escapes his responsibilities thanks to Ashwini and a message from an old friend; in the NAC, Nima and Elio take the dogs for a walk; Roger receives an unexpected call.Content Warning - Significant emotional distress (discussed and in action), overwhelming situationsTranscript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e5-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Cole Burkhardt, Journee LaFond, Tau Zaman, Tina Daniels, Elissa Park, David S. Dear, Becca Marcus, Corey Spruill, Serena Rahal, Tom Zalatnai, Leeman Kessler, Cat Blackard, Martin Chodorek, and Addie Nofal.Written by...2022-12-2537 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 2: “Read from the Beginning”In Northern Africa, the former Freehold residents struggle to find their place; on the Moon, Addie struggles to connect with the Base Theta crew.Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/11/mto-s4-e2-transcript/Today’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Cole Burkhardt, Jen Ponton, Tina Daniels, Journee LaFond, David S. Dear, Tau Zaman, Becca Marcus, Serena Rahal, Tom Zalatnai, Tal Minear, Dalia Ramahi, Leslie Gideon, and Jason Dania. Written by D.J. Sylvis; Cass McPhee is our audio engineer. Our theme music is “Star” by the band Ramp; m...2022-11-1326 minMoonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 4 – Episode 1: “Contrary Moon”SEASON PREMIERE! Three months after the events of the Prologue, we return to events on both sides of the Moon - where the Plan for sustainability faces challenges and delays. Episode Transcript here: https://monkeymanproductions.com/2022/10/mto-s4-e1-transcript/Content warning: References to physical injury and medical response; emotional distressToday’s episode featured Danyelle Ellett, Evan Tess Murray, Leeman Kessler, Cole Burkhardt, Jen Ponton, Tina Daniels, David S. Dear, Hazel Stapp, Dallas Wheatley, Cass McPhee, Cat Blackard, Shereen Lani Younes, and Teddy Hannah-Drullard. Written by D.J. Sylvi...2022-10-3029 min
Sea ControlSea Control 330 - Ukraine and Naval Guerrilla Warfare with David StrachanLinks1. “UKR and Guerilla Naval Warfare,” by David Strachan, Strikepod Systems, March 15, 2022.2. "Ukraine: Estonian cargo ship sinks in the Black Sea," BBC, March 3, 2022.3. "Navy: Saudi Frigate Attacked by Unmanned Bomb Boat, Likely Iranian," by Sam LaGrone, USNI News, February 20, 2017.4. "What We Know and Don't Know About the Beirut Port Explosions," by Austin Ramzy and Elian Peltier, The New York Times, August 5, 2020.5. "Anatomy of a Drone Boat," Conflict Armament Research, December 2017.
2022-03-2427 min
The Prism PodcastBuilding a Resilient Home: Walking through Crisis with your Family from a Posture of FaithIn this episode Misty Newcomb interviews Ben Lagrone, Jennifer Daniels, and David Harding as they talk about their response to navigating chronic, long-term crises in their respective homes. Each of these families has a powerful story to share and their response to what could have been debilitating crisis serves as a model to all families for how to engage in challenges that arise within our homes.
2021-12-0533 min
Moonbase Theta, OutSeason 3 Interview SpecialAt the end of Season 3, we sat down with a few of the newer cast members featured this season to chat about the process, their characters, what they thought was most interesting in their storylines, and more!Transcript available here.Featuring:Cole BurkhardtLeslie GideonHazel StappDavid S. DearShade OyemakinwaHosted by:D.J. SylvisCass McPheeAssociate Producers: Timothy LaGrone, Marty Chodorek...2021-05-301h 12
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 3 – Episode 12: “Go, Cat, Go” – SEASON FINALEIn the expansive season finale, all three plotlines come to their climax. The Enclave Officer puts all his cards on the table; on Base Theta, the power struggles are decisively resolved; in the Free Zone, Alex counts down and says goodbye. In the end, Roger finishes his poem. Transcript here.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains scenes discussing and processing a recent traumatic event. Please refer to the transcript on our website for details.FEATURING:Leeman Kessler as Roger, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Tina Daniels as Wilder, Cass McPhee as Michell, Dallas...2021-05-0956 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 3 – Episode 10: “Volatile”On the Moon and in the Consortium offices, things are heating up - with significant consequences. The Reception Bot shows its linguistic versatility; we hear the new En-Soy-Ment ad campaign. Transcript here.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains scenes discussing mental trauma and PTSD; and a scene including an extended explosion. Please refer to the transcript on our website for details.FEATURING:Leeman Kessler as Roger, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Tina Daniels as Wilder, David S. Dear as Dr. Just, Tau Zaman as Dr. Ray, Cass McPhee as Michell, Shereen Lani Younes...2021-04-1140 min
Stellar FirmaSTL 68 - Slides and SassEpisode 68 - Slides and SassCount Eugenia Rutalowska of the Count's Corporeal Carpet Cleaning Company needs assistance due to a logistical mishap i.e. instead of carpet cleaner they now have cabernet.Management Consultants’ advice: sass, backchat, no brain socks, mean puppets, nude hands, onesies only, give glove puppets a chance, competitive hate, pop up bar experience, cabernet clubhouse, mash pope, canyams, reward slides.Content Warning for:Emotional abuseBullying/tauntingAlcohol & alcoholismViolence & injuryVicarious embarrassment.Discussion of: death, poisoning, self-recrimination.Mentions of: trauma (inc. childhood trauma), gambling, guns.SFX: sobbing, high pi...2021-04-0225 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 3 – Episode 8: “Exposure”Alex and Elena have a conversation in the garden. On the Moon, the scientists are taken to task; Tumnus is introduced to someone new; and Roger has some of his own garden conversations.Transcript here.FEATURING:Leeman Kessler as Roger, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Tina Daniels as Wilder, David S. Dear as Dr. Just, Tau Zaman as Dr. Ray, Shereen Lani Younes as Dr. Semaan, Cole Burkhardt as Jaxon, NayMyo Win as Zhong, Dallas Wheatley as Dr. Ringling, Sarah Rhea Werner as Dr. Day, Hazel Stapp as Dr. Serano, Gabriel Taneko as Alex...2021-03-1434 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 3 – Episode 6: “Pivot”We return to the Consortium where the plot is … definitely thicker. On the Moon, various parties pick up the pieces after the tempestuous Base Meeting last episode. Wilder sings. Transcript here.FEATURING:Jen Ponton as Tumnus, David S. Dear as Dr. Just, Dallas Wheatley as Dr. Ringling, Sarah Rhea Werner as Dr. Day, Shereen Lani Younes as Dr. Semaan, Hazel Stapp as Dr. Serano, Tina Daniels as Wilder, NayMyo Win as Zhong, D.J. Sylvis as Enclave Officer, Kristi Boulton as Officer Daniels, Evan Tess Murray as the Consortium Announcer, and Robin Howell as...2021-01-3127 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 3 – Episode 5: “Strategies”A crew meeting is held on Base Theta to attempt to determine next steps. The Science Bros have things all planned out, but Wilder and Jaxon have a plan of their own. Though it didn’t start with them… Transcript here.FEATURING:Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Leeman Kessler as Roger, David S. Dear as Dr. Just, Dallas Wheatley as Dr. Ringling, Sarah Rhea Werner as Dr. Day, Shereen Lani Younes as Dr. Semaan, Hazel Stapp as Dr. Serano, Tina Daniels as Wilder, NayMyo Win as Zhong, Teddy Hannah-Drullard as Medic Pacey, Cole Burkhardt as J...2021-01-1738 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 3 – Episode 4: “Reclamation”Roger regrets his decisions. On Earth, Addie takes Alex on the inside with the technos and shocking discoveries are made. Back on the Moon, Wilder wakes up, and is very Wilder. Transcript here.FEATURING:Leeman Kessler as Roger, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Gabriel Taneko as Alex, David S. Dear as Dr. Just, Robin Regalado as Ahnung, Becca Marcus as Elio, H.E. Casson as Moddy Sarah, Jas LaFond as Addie, Dallas Wheatley as Dr. Ringling, Sarah Rhea Werner as Dr. Day, Shereen Lani Younes as Dr. Semaan, Tina Daniels as Wilder, NayMyo Win...2021-01-0334 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 3 – Episode 3: “Changeover”We get our first glimpse at the state of things inside the Consortium; sadly, no supervillain trap doors. On the moon, the Science Bros are already out of control - but Tumnus is working on a solution. Transcript here.FEATURING:Jen Ponton as Tumnus, Leeman Kessler as Roger, David S. Dear as Dr. Just, Dallas Wheatley as Dr. Ringling, Sarah Rhea Werner as Dr. Day, Shereen Lani Younes as Dr. Semaan, D.J. Sylvis as Enclave Officer, Shade Oyemakinwa as Monica Parker, Robin Howell as Reception Bot, Claudia Elvidge as Lark, and Tina D...2020-12-2037 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 3 – Episode 2: “Comeback”“Don’t call it a …” On the moon, they begin revivals within the most chaotic department. Meanwhile, Alex works on fitting in with Moddy Sarah and the rest of the Free Zone. Transcript here.FEATURING:Leeman Kessler as Roger, Jen Ponton as Tumnus, David S. Dear as Dr. Just, Shereen Lani Younes as Dr. Semaan, Dallas Wheatley as Dr. Ringling, Sarah Rhea Werner as Dr. Day, Hazel Stapp as Dr. Serano, Gabriel Taneko as Alex, Jas LaFond as Addie, Robin Regalado as Ahnung, H.E. Casson as Moddy Sarah, and Becca Marcus as Elio. Th...2020-12-0630 min
Moonbase Theta, OutMTO Season 3 – Episode 1: “Moonwatch”The season begins with an old-fashioned Roger monologue, then he joins Tumnus at the stasis pods - no more simulations. On Earth, Cas and Pol have a new piggy toy. Alex is there. Transcript here.FEATURING:Leeman Kessler as Roger, Jen Ponton at Tumnus, Gabriel Taneko as Alex, H.E. Casson as Moddy Sarah, and Becca Marcus as Elio, with guest appearances by Kirsty Woolven and Tal Minear. The Consortium Announcer is played by Evan Tess Murray. (Previous recordings are included of Tina Daniels as Wilder and David S. Dear as Dr. Just.)2020-11-2226 min
The Penumbra Podcast2.02: Juno Steel and the Kitty-Cat Caper (Part 2)Juno Steel’s first day back on the job has started well: he’s outnumbered, cornered, and almost certainly going to be killed any second now. Just life as usual in the PI business.This case may be typical, but the solution will prove anything but. The mystery, after all, is one of the strangest Juno has ever encountered: who kidnaps a woman’s cat… just to replace it with an exact copy of the one they’ve stolen?Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey.You can find trans...2017-04-1141 min
Wanda's PicksWanda's Picks Radio ShowThis is a black arts and culture site. We will be exploring the African Diaspora via the writing, performance, both musical and theatrical (film and stage), as well as the visual arts of Africans in the Diaspora and those influenced by these aesthetic forms of expression. I am interested in the political and social ramifications of art on society, specifically movements supported by these artists and their forebearers. It is my claim that the artists are the true revolutionaries, their work honest and filled with raw unedited passion. They are our true heroes. Ashay! 1. Interview with David Roach, co-founder, Oakland...2017-04-042h 01
The Penumbra Podcast2.01: Juno Steel and the Kitty-Cat Caper (Part 1)Detective Steel is in a slump, and Maia King might have just the case to bring him out of it. One problem: half the case is going to be figuring out what the case even is, because if Ms. King is to be believed, the culprit would have to be… well, something that doesn’t exist. The stakes are life-or-death here… so hopefully Juno can figure out whose life or death before time runs out.Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your journey.You can find transcripts for all of our episod...2017-03-2835 min
The Penumbra Podcast1.18: Juno Steel and the Final Resting PlaceIn all likelihood, this is the end. The only question is: the end of how much?The end of Juno Steel… that’s pretty likely. Alone in a Martian tomb, Peter Nureyev gone, and Miasma’s experiments drawing to a close. Juno will outlive his usefulness any minute now, and if Miasma has her way he won’t outlive for long.And if it’s the end of Juno Steel it may well be the end of Mars, too: with Miasma’s hands on the Egg of Purus, a superweapon strong enough to destroy the entire Ancie...2016-11-0846 min
The Penumbra Podcast1.17: Peter Nureyev and the Angel of Brahma (Part 2)Who is Peter Nureyev?The question has dogged Juno Steel, Private Eye for six months now, ever since he first met that master of disguises. It doesn’t help that he changes identities like most people change clothes: Rex Glass, Duke Rose, Miasma’s anonymous “the Thief…” How is Juno supposed to know who he is? How is Juno supposed to trust him?He needs to know he can, because the clock is ticking. Miasma’s experiments on Juno won’t last forever, and once his usefulness has passed she’ll kill the both of them. And once t...2016-10-2530 min
The Penumbra Podcast1.16: Peter Nureyev and the Angel of Brahma (Part 1)Who is Peter Nureyev?The question has dogged Juno Steel, Private Eye for six months now, ever since he first met that master of disguises. It doesn’t help that he changes identities like most people change clothes: Rex Glass, Duke Rose, Miasma’s anonymous “the Thief…” How is Juno supposed to know who he is? How is Juno supposed to trust him?He needs to know he can, because the clock is ticking. Miasma’s experiments on Juno won’t last forever, and once his usefulness has passed she’ll kill the both of them. And once t...2016-10-2525 min
The Penumbra Podcast1.15: Juno Steel and the Train From Nowhere (Part 2)Somewhere in this desert lies the greatest weapon Mars has ever seen. It’s on board the Utgard Express, a mobile lockbox that shatters the speed of sound at its slowest setting, a train that no one has ever entered… until today.The plan is set. Juno and Nureyev know exactly what they must do to board that train. If there are no surprises they’ll just wake up, drive to a drone launch site in the desert, hijack a drone, and then ride off into the sunset, Martian Weapon in hand.If there are no sur...2016-10-0442 min
The Penumbra Podcast1.02: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask (Part 2)In the hunt for a crime boss's murderer, Detective Juno Steel and Agent Rex Glass have ended up somewhere very peculiar: a game show.Well, it should be peculiar. But in the house of the Kanagawas, Hyperion City's premier crime-family-slash-entertainment-network, nothing is peculiar so long as it's caught on camera. In the eyes of a camera you can sell anything: a mad genius's horrific game show; an ancient death mask that kills whoever disturbs it; and even, strangest of all, a Detective and Special Agent who really think they have a shot at surviving this mess.2016-03-1750 min
The Penumbra Podcast1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask (Part 1)(Note: this episode is a rewrite, recasting, and remaster of the original "Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask (Part 1)," and is our recommended jumping-on point for the series. If you're curious about changes made, the original version of "Murderous Mask" can be found on our website at thepenumbrapodcast.com.)Juno Steel has had a lot of clients in his time, high-profile and low. But when he’s called in to investigate the murder of Croesus Kanagawa, head of the Kanagawa crime-family-slash-entertainment-network, it’s not the client that interests him. It’s what Croesus was wearin...2016-03-1640 min