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My First KeysThe Do’s and Don’ts That Make or Break Your Joint Venture PartnershipsWe love giving back!Check out our online Community HERE where you can learn how to purchase your first property, manage your existing property, or scale your portfolio!Podcast Episode Title:"The Do’s and Don’ts That Make or Break Your Joint Venture Partnerships"Summary:Whether you're new to the game or looking to scale your portfolio, joint ventures can be the rocket fuel you need or the iceberg that sinks your ship. Garret shares lessons from his first real estate deal and outlines key prin...2025-04-2509 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 73: A Truly Punk Rock Podcast with Gabe RheaumeGarret gets straight to the HART in this episode of #powerfulGSP, when he interviews activist, punker, and long-time internet friend Gabe Rheaume about his campaign to revive the local Manistee skate park. They then discuss their first fabled meeting at Riot Fest in September 2024, and from there dive into their experiences within the wonderful genre known as Punk Rock.Recorded in Hart, Michigan, on Saturday, March 29th, 2025Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "Vaseline Castle" by Deep RestAl...2025-04-241h 46
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 72: All The Cool Kids Love Gregorian Chants with Jon JamesBraving the wrath of the Copyright Gods, Garret travels to a Biggby located in Michigan's capital to converse with writer and musician Jon James, where they talk about the founding of Incensepunk Magazine--a literary magazine dedicated to speculative fiction that combines religion with high tech--, what aspects make up Incensepunk, their favorite Bizarro writers, and their mutual love of Gregorian Chants.Recorded in Lansing, Michigan, on Saturday, March 1st, 2025Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No CourtOutro Song: "Pange Lingua" by L I Q...2025-03-131h 39
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 71: A Faithful Companion with William MooreJumping straight into 2025 with a new season of #powerfulGSP, Garret chats with bookseller William Moore about his store BLACK DOG USED BOOKS AND RECORDS--where it got its name, its criteria for purchasing media, and the current state of the store coming up on its one year anniversary--, his experiences selling books in Chicago, favorite comic book series', and the possible effects that A.I. generated books will have on the modern literary landscape.Recorded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Je...2025-02-011h 15
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 70: A Link in the Chain with Jeff SmithIt's time to delve into some Grand Rapids people's history, folks! Garret chats with local author, activist, and historian Jeff Smith about the publication of his latest book, RADICAL GRAND RAPIDS: PLACES, DATES, ACTIONS, AND PEOPLE, what motivated him to document the history of various working class and leftist struggles in Michigan's Furniture City, observations on the DeVos family's continued influence and control over all things political and cultural, and how activist movements, groups, and individuals throughout the decades are all connected.Recorded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, October 23rd, 20242024-11-041h 50My First KeysHow I turned $3000 into $12 Million in Real Estate | Built a 75 Door Rental Portfolio While Working Full-TimePodcast Episode Title:"How I Built a 75 Door Rental Portfolio While Working Full-Time | My Journey to Becoming LandlordPal"Summary:In this episode, Garret Wong, host of the Landlord Pal podcast, shares his journey from a scientist studying viruses to a seasoned property management expert with nearly 30 years in the industry. He introduces his vision for the podcast—a valuable resource where landlords and property managers can find answers to their most pressing questions. Expect practical tips, real-life stories, and proven strategies to navigate the challenges of property management.2024-11-0104 min
Investing To WinGarret Wong | Saving For Your First RentalIn this solo episode, I dive into how to save for and purchase your first rental property, combining insights from a past episode featuring financial expert Justin Peters with a personal touch on the latest updates in the Canadian real estate market. We explore practical strategies, including budgeting, side hustles, and house hacking, to help you navigate the current housing landscape. With the government's recent introduction of 30-year amortizations for first-time buyers on new builds, there’s never been a better time to get started in real estate.What You’ll Learn in This Show:The impo...2024-09-2414 min
Special Topics in Media2024 Summer Movie Season Super-Pod, Part 1!As the Summer Season winds down, and people everywhere return from vacation to head back to work, school, and everywhere in-between, Special Topics winds back this year's clock to revisit the best (and worst?) of the 2024 Summer Movie Season. Host Garret Castleberry is joined by Kyle Hammonds for an abbreviated retrospect of the summer that was (and wasn't?) in Cinemas. In Part 1, Garret and Kyle narrativize their travelogues to the movies while speculating what cultural factors may have kept audiences at home in April and May. What April and May features did audiences see in theaters? Check...2024-08-2751 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 69: Unexpected Load with Ben TanzerIn an episode that will make the listener involuntarily say "NICE" aloud for everyone to hear, Garret once again gets the chance to chat with Chicago writer, podcaster, teacher, and non-profit leader Ben Tanzer, about his latest novel, THE MISSING, thoughts on Psychological Fiction, adventures in book touring, and why Garret recommends that writers, when they're feeling particularly depressed, should read excerpts from Kafka's diary.Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Chicago on Tuesday, July, 2024Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No Court...2024-07-091h 21
Investing To WinCommunicating Your Vision And Goals is the Key to Business SuccessPodcast Episode Title:"Communicating Your Vision And Goals is the Key to Business Success"Summary:Garret spent the past month with Grant Cardone's team at Cardone Ventures and discovered the 3 key principles to business success, regardless of your industry. He goes on to explain how aligning your company's long term goals with those of your team is a pathway to success. About the host: Garret WongGarret, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur and property management expert, shares insights from his latest project of integrating a legal...2024-06-0413 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 68: Grand Rapids Casanova with Stu McCallisterBeing the master of excitedly talking about events that happened nearly a full month earlier, Garret chats with Grand Rapids comedian and podcaster Stu McCallister about his show, LMNOPodcast, celebrating its 1000 episode (last month)! They also talk about Stu's radio career before the podcast, the blandness of Free Beer and Hot Wings, and why it's worth pursuing your creative interests even if there is no monetary gain.Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Sunday, May 12, 2024Intro Song: "Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No Court2024-05-211h 22
Investing To WinMaximizing Cashflow with Secondary Suites: A Real Estate Investment StrategyPodcast Episode Title:"Maximizing Cashflow with Secondary Suites: A Real Estate Investment Strategy"Summary:Join us in this solo episode as host Garret Wong dives into the journey of converting a single-family home into a two-unit dwelling. Discover the challenges, solutions, and pro-tips of adding a legal secondary suite to enhance property value and increase rental income.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction: A quick overview of the episode's focus on adding a secondary suite to a single-family home.[00:03:00] Navigating the bureaucratic maze – Strategies for securing permits efficiently.[00:15:30] Financial im...2024-05-1451 min
For The Love of SportsEpisode 11: Discussing NBA and NHL Playoffs, Lecturing Edmonton Oilers fans and Garret's Top 5 Worst Losses as a FanGarret discusses the NBA Award winners and talks about NBA playoff matchups and why he still believes in the Knicks! He also dives into how the NHL playoffs are going while also expressing his disgust in Edmonton Oilers fans attitudes towards Stuart Skinner. Followed by Garret's Top 5 worst losses as a fan! Follow on Twitter/X: @FTLoveofSports_Follow on Instagram: @f.t.loveofsportsMusic provided by Prazkhanal and Muzaproduction through Pixabay2024-05-1456 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 67: A Storyline with a Hopeful Ending with Scot MillerThis month, Garret heads out the farm--a QUAKER farm, in fact--to meet up with farmer, activist, counselor, and performance artist Scot Miller, to talk about The Sandhill Project--its beginnings, mission, core values, and how it operates--, his coming to the Quaker faith, and his friendship and experiences performing with trashpunk legends LOSER CANDY. On top of all that, Scot shows Garret one of the biggest cow turds he has ever laid eyes on :ORecorded at The Sandhill Project farm in Hastings, Michigan, on Saturday, February 4th, 2024.Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Cl...2024-02-071h 40
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 66: Writing Poetry on Company Time with Barry Graham2024 IS HERE! And while this year is *inevitably* going to be garbage, #powerfulGSP is here bring you some fun, with the first episode of the new season featuring writer, photographer, and tic-tac-toe champ Barry Graham, where him and Garret discuss his new poetry book, THE END OF PARALYSIS, his approach to photography, why everyone should self-publish their work, the beginnings and possible future of DOGZPLOT and MADHOUSE SESSIONS, and, in a shocking twist, former president Barack Obama makes an appearance to give Barry an enticing literary offer!Recorded in Belleville, Michigan, on Sunday, January 28...2024-01-311h 42
Commercial Real Estate LibraryDayma & Garret on Prop Tech, AirBnB Regulations, and Housing Affordability | Ep. 67Dayma and Garret discuss 4 game changing proptech companies (listed below). They also share their thoughts on affordability, automation, and construction costs. No guests today, just the guys chatting about innovation in commercial real estate. You're going to love this episode.
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Podcast Clips on...2023-12-2924 minInvesting To WinGarret Wong | Buttercup Project Update #2: Secondary Suite Challenges and LessonsPodcast Episode Title:"Buttercup Project Update #2: Secondary Suite Challenges and Lessons"Summary:In this episode, Garret Wong updates listeners on the Buttercup project, focusing on the development permit process for a legal secondary suite conversion. He shares experiences with city regulations, the importance of accurate planning, and the impact of small mistakes on project timelines. The episode offers practical advice based on real-life scenarios, useful for anyone in real estate investment.Timestamps:[00:02.48] Introduction: Overview of the Buttercup project.[00:03:40] Development Permit Process: Discussing permit application challenges.[00:08:40] Learning from Errors: Insights into...2023-12-1221 minInvesting To WinGarret Wong | A Debate on the Ethics of AIHost: Garret WongEpisode 37: A Debate on the Ethics of AIRelease Date: November 14 2023Duration: 19:45 minEpisode OverviewIn this episode, Garret Wong discusses the role of Artificial Intelligence in various sectors, emphasizing the ethical considerations associated with its use. From business and real estate to education and research, AI's influence is expanding, and understanding its impact is more important than ever. Garret navigates through these topics, highlighting the need for ethical awareness in AI utilization.Key Topics Discussed - AI in Business and Real...2023-11-1419 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 65: The Advantages of Having a Golden Toilet with Dan Denton and Westley HeineIt's a beautiful Fall day in Chi-Town, so Garret meets up with writer and poet Dan Denton to talk about his new novel, THE DEAD AND THE DESPERATE, living the camper life, and how he thinks the current autoworker strike will end. Plus, they are joined by Chicago poet and busker Westley Heine!Recorded at the Bourgeois Pig Cafe in Chicago on Saturday, October 28th, 2023.Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship IronyOutro Song: "Jesus, Keep Us Safe From the Cops" by De...2023-11-021h 17
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 64: Punk Poltergeist with JT MolloySpooky season wraps up on #powerfulGSP with an epic interview with one of Garret's favorite comic book creators, JT Molloy! They chat about JT's series, THE SAPPHIRE SPECTRE, how JT got into Punk Rock, and they discuss the ups-and-downs of modern day Spider-Man!Record via phone between Grand Rapids, Michigan and Chicago on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship IronyOutro Song: "9 to 5" by BumRushAll songs used with permission....2023-10-311h 09
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 63: AmeriKKKa Sucks! with Zach Elmblad and Anthony CumiaMuch to Garret's surprise, famous shock jock Anthony Cumia makes a special appearance on #powefulGSP from his *PROBABLE* death bed. Also, since its been eight months since he's been on, Zach Elmblad and Garret do a sort of pseudo-end of the year review, going over their respective trips to the Netherlands and New York, discuss their most recent podcast collaboration, THE CHEESEBURGER BLUES: AN EXPLORATION INTO DAD BLUES ROCK, and finally, after years of Garret pilling him with gay space socialist propaganda, Zach concludes that America does, indeed, SUCK!Recorded at Elmblad Media Group s...2023-10-272h 48Investing To WinGarret Wong | Find Your WhyAre you excited to go to work tomorrow? Or do you dread it? Are you constantly questioning if you are in the right career? Or on the right path?In this solo episode of Investing to WIN, Garret Wong explores a very popular Ted Talk and book by Simon Sinek: "Find Your Why"Garret goes into his personal Why, and how this concept has shaped his companies, and also provided focus for many of his employees. Join Garret in an introduction to this concept, the steps the book takes to empower one on a journey...2023-10-2411 min
The Incredible Fantasy Football PodcastS3 Week 5 - Garret ReturnsGarret returns from Iceland as he rededicates himself to the podcast life. We recap another massive trade and give insight to some of this season's biggest risers and fallers. Stay tuned for the highest rated snack of the season!
2023-10-0651 minInvesting To WinGarret Wong | Intro to our Secondary Suite ProjectHave you been thinking about your own Secondary Suite project?In this solo episode, Garret Wong introduces the audience to his newest acquisition and project plans for a Secondary Suite. Given this is the first time Garret has tried to develop this type of project, he takes the audience through the permit process and gives some advice in order to speed up the process.What You'll Learn in this Show:The factors that influenced Garret to convert this single family home into a Secondary SuiteThe difference between a Development Permit and a Building PermitThe...2023-10-0315 min
Special Topics in MediaSummer Movie Season Epilogue: August 2023In this "Epilogue" to the 2023 Summer Movie Season, host Garret Castleberry recaps the roadmap for this mini-series and its analytic structure. After providing a context for the summer movie season analytic structure, Garret then posits five criteria for "Why Summer Movie Season Works" as the perfect antidote to late summer podcasting malaise (13:35). Then, Garret teases a special programming shift for October (19:40), before returning to map out the hits and misses that fell within the month of August (20:15). Finally, the Critical Captain reviews his top recommendation from each month of the 2023 summer movie calendar (33:40). Hosts: ...2023-09-2942 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 62: Hitting The Trail with Robert DownesFall is finally here, which means, among other things, it's time to BICYCLE without having to endure the oppressive summer heat! Garret celebrates this occasion by chatting with writer and world traveler Robert Downes about his epic guide to Michigan bikes trails, BIKING NORTHERN MICHIGAN, how he got into long-distance bicycling, the many U.S. states and foreign countries he has biked in, and Garret is shocked to learn just how cheap and easy it is to ship your bicycle on a flight across the ocean!Recorded at via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan...2023-09-2944 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 61: The One Thing That Unites Us All with Todd LaRosaWith spooky season less than a month away, #powerfulGSP is proud to bring you this short, but sweet, conversation with Todd LaRosa, owner of the ANATOMY OF DEATH MUSEUM, where him and Garret discuss the origins of the museum, how he goes about procuring his various morbid items, his own personal ethos when it comes to displaying and selling, and the rituals of an ancient fraternal order known as the Odd Fellows.Recorded at via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Mt. Clemens, Michigan, on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023.Intro...2023-09-1331 minInvesting To WinGarret Wong | Episode Reflections: Raising CapitalIn today's episode of Investing to Win, Garret Wong shares his insights from his recent interview with Brad Blazar, ‘The $2 Billion Dollar Guy.’ Garret emphasizes that raising capital is an art, and delves into different methods of raising capital for real estate ventures.Garret highlights the importance of raising capital and shares his personal journey illustrating how having more capital accelerates growth. He also draws parallels between his approach and Brad's six-step system.Garret then addresses the ten key takeaways about raising capital. He explains why he prefers to work exclusively with accredited investors and that...2023-08-1516 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 60: FANTASTIC FEATURES! THRILLING ZIPS! with Christopher Meeuwes#powerfulGSP is back in the game, as Garret chats with fellow comic book enthusiast and Street Fighter Christopher Meeuwes about his new business venture, THINGS TO ASTONISH, what he looks for in collectables, the art of comic restoration, how they both got into comic books, and Garret frets about his realization that he's developing "old head" tendencies.Recorded at via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Traverse City, Michigan, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.Intro Song: “Summer Nights" by A Sunken Ship IronyOutro Song: "Imbalance" by...2023-07-151h 12Investing To WinGarret Wong | Episode Recap: CAP Rates and How Commercial Lenders Evaluate a BorrowerIn this solo episode of Investing to Win, Garret Wong recaps the key points from a previous episode, focusing on commercial lending and cap rates. He addresses each of the five C's of credit from the perspective of a commercial lender: character, conditions, capital, capacity, and collateral.For more in-depth information on collateral, Garret recommends listening to earlier episodes that covered this topic in detail.In the final part of the episode, Garret looks at cap rates. While cap rates provide a general indication of the strength of the asset, Garret emphasizes the importance of...2023-06-2709 minInvesting To WinGarret Wong | Episode Reflections: Joint Ventures and SyndicationsIn today's episode of Investing to Win, titled ‘Episode Reflections,’ Garret Wong presents his reflections on recent interviews with Ataf Khokhar and Cal Reich. His goal is to share valuable insights and key learnings from these conversations.During the interview with Ataf, a real estate attorney, they delved into joint ventures. Ataf provided valuable insights, emphasizing the importance of independent legal representation and the significance of written contracts. He also pointed out the need for thorough exit planning, proper valuation, and seeking advice from knowledgeable advisors.Cal, an expert in property management, provided valuable insights into...2023-06-1321 minInvesting To WinGarret Wong | With Only 4 Months Left to Live, Would You Have Regrets?In today's episode of Investing to Win, Garret Wong shares his personal story of how he struggled with health scares in 2021. After suffering from headaches and forgetfulness, he was referred to a neurologist and underwent an MRI scan. Although Garret was eventually given the all-clear, he reflects on the experience and encourages his listeners to prioritize their health and well-being. Garret also talks about the difficulty of not being able to talk to anyone about his fears and how they worked hard to ensure their business could keep going without them. You'll understand why he was grateful t...2023-05-0933 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 59: The Neil Diamond Room with Reverend Charles Preston SmithRecord Store Day may have officially come and gone, but it's ALWAYS Record Store Day at Dodds Record Shop! Garret chats with its owner, Reverend Charles Preston Smith, about his personal history in music - from his obsession with 80's metal to the founding of the PotatoeBabies -, the various transitions and stages of the shop itself, including it's pre-World War II days to the shop and museum it is today, what he looks for in records and memorabilia, and Garret shows off his amazing negotiation skills by haggling with the good Reverend over the price of a Justin...2023-05-042h 10
Special Topics in MediaMarvel Civil War: Issue #3In the third installation to our Marvel: Civil War season, cohosts Garret Castleberry and Kyle Hammonds assess the superhero culture clash under way in writer Mark Millar and artist Steve McNiven's event mini-series. Following polarized debate concerning the "Superhero Registration Act" legislation in Issue #2, part 3 focuses on the growing division within the superhero community as factions face unprecedented socio-political opposition. In addition to the main narrative, Garret and Kyle explicate the comic book convention of "crossover events" (6:36), rhetorically recap the allegorical tensions that situate between the graphic page and real-world resonance (11:30), the skewed potency of Marvel's secret society "the...2023-04-041h 17Investing To WinGarret Wong | Underused Housing TaxDo you own a residential property in Canada? Then you should definitely listen to this episode.With tax returns due in a few weeks, it was difficult to find a tax accountant for this critical episode. Nevertheless, Garret has researched, spoken to his accountant, and is raising awareness of the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) in today's episode of Investing to Win. Disclaimers: Consult a professional accountant to determine if this new law applies to you.He will provide a summary of the key details about the Underused Housing Tax (UHT). You will learn w...2023-03-2115 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 58: A Two and a Half Horse Town with Robert DeanIn the midst of enjoying another wonderful SXSW, journalist, raconteur, and enlightened dumbass Robert Dean returns to #powerfulGSP to talk about his new essay collection, EXISTENTIAL THIRST TRAP -including how he felt switching from writing fiction to nonfiction, how nostalgia effects his work, and why he will not write about New Orleans in his upcoming essay collections -, and Garret dives into some "fun questions" related to the essays, such as comparing Anthony Bourdain to current celebrity chefs, ranking Hank Williams Sr, Jr, and III, and Dean's wild times while working at the Chicago Board of Trade!
2023-03-151h 28Investing To WinGarret Wong | Warning: $260,000 in Illegal Rent Increases! The Shocking Truth About Rent RegulationOn today's episode of Investing To Win, Garret Wong delves into a topic every investor should pay close attention to: rent regulation. Overtime, multiple real estate investors have contacted him about this perplexing subject. Although he shares information specific to Manitoba, you will likely be able to apply the advice to your situation as well. To illustrate the impact of rent regulation, listen to his story about a potential client who inherited his late father's apartment building and had to pay back $260,000 in illegal rent increases! Not only did he have to pay all of the rent ba...2023-02-2419 minInvesting To Win0 | Garret Wong | Welcome to the Investing to Win Podcast!Welcome to the Investing to Win podcast by Garret Wong, founder and president of Upper Edge Property Management.In the pilot episode, Garret shares why he decided to start this podcast, which has been a long-term passion project for him. You'll learn about his professional background, which includes real estate investing since 1997. You will discover the three promises he wants to deliver with this podcast. He reveals the types of guests you can expect, from real estate agents to insurance brokers, just to name a few.He will explain why he named the podcast "Investing...2023-02-1813 min
Special Topics in MediaCommunicating Fears in Film: Nightmarish Nature Special - The Mist (2007)This week Special Topics in Media expands discussion of Nightmarish Nature by welcoming special guest new voice to the program, Hannah Herron. An author and and avid reader of horror, thrillers, and sci-fi, Hannah joins Garret to discuss director three-time Academy Award nominee Frank Darabont's 2007 adaptation of the Stephen King novella, "The Mist". Garret and Hannah discuss Darabont's screenwriting career behind numerous horror projects, including sequels (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, 1987; The Fly II, 2989), remakes (The Blob, 1988), adaptation (Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, 1994), as well as his elevation to auteur director helming a trio of Stephen King projects. Hannah stresses Darabont's...2023-02-0749 min
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 57: Finally Escaping the Matrix with Zach Elmblad and Andrew TateSeason 6 of #powerfulGSP has begun, and we start it out with a bang by interviewing the "Top G" himself, ANDREW TATE! Afterwards, Zach Elmblad and Garret once again discuss hustle culture, how their holidays went, Garret's return to Toronto after a two year exile, and they go off on a British columnist who believes that A.I. is good because it puts "eLiTiSt" creatives in their place.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, January 29th, 2023.
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Special Topics in MediaCommunicating Fears in Film: Nightmarish Nature, Part 3 - Contagion (2011)Rounding out our formal trilogy of "Nightmarish Nature" films in this Communicating Fears in Film season of Special Topics in Media, cohosts Garret Castleberry and Scott McMurry collaborate on on a unique outlier to the (mostly) horror focus with a biological thriller from director Steven Soderbergh in 2011, Contagion. Shot in Soderbergh's frequent handheld, close up-heavy fashion, Contagion anticipates with deadly realism the effects of a deadly global pandemic that functions as an eerily prescient harbinger to the real-world novel coronavirus that laid siege to much of the developed world in 2020. The dialogic duo initiate investigation recognizing alternative bio-terror films i...2023-01-261h 55
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 56: Christmas in Kalabama 2 - Hold My Baby with Kevin Charron and Zach ElmbladAnother year has passed, which means another season of #powerfulGSP has finished, which also means it's time for the CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Garret is joined by Zach's longtime friend and fellow traveler Kevin Charron to talk about the holidays, his adventures around the world, having Chinese babies forced into his arms for impromptu photos, and concluding with details of Kevin's and Zach's upcoming adventure in America's final remaining frontier, Alaska!
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, December 11th, 2022.
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Special Topics in MediaCommunicating Fears in Film: Holiday Special - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)In this episode, host Garret Castleberry is joined by special guest Dr. Tim Craig, Chair of the Communication Arts Department at Warner University. Tim's educational background in journalism and professional experience in radio and audio production includes serving as academic advisor to Warner's digital radio station. Dr. Craig's research familiarity with cult film history presents a unique opportunity to bridge our Season 7 shift from the Unit 2 focus on "Cold War Creatures" to the Unit 3 emphasis on "Astrophobia". With this interest in mind, Garret and Tim embark on an intellectual odyssey to unearth hidden meanings behind director Nicholas Webster's low-budget 1964...2022-12-081h 04
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 55: WERE THE BODIES ON FIRE?! with Zach ElmbladIt's the SPOOKIEST episode of #powerfulGSP yet, as Garret and Zach Elmblad discuss various SPOOKY subjects, including Kalamazoo bike lanes, paper plants that make everything around you smell like death, Alex Jones' infamous 9/11 episode of Infowars, and Garret tells the horrifying tale of PATRIOT TOM!
Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo (ghost n' shit)
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, October 30th, 2022.
Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers
Outro Song: "Pissin' on the Wall of a Dead End Street" by...2022-11-051h 42
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 54: I HAVE WORK TOMORROW! with Grant StilesDo YOU have work tomorrow? If so, you'll want to listen to this episode of #powerfulGSP during it to help the time fly by! Garret chats with Grand Rapids comedian and filmmaker Grant Stiles about his debut film, PINUS--from purchasing the camera used to film it from Best Buy, themes covered throughout, and the ups and downs of creating ones very first film--, working with local band Parlor Voice on a music video, their mutual appreciation for the music of Matt Farley, and how Grant got a shout out on Doug Stanhope's podcast!
*NOTE: for some reason...2022-10-2358 minThe Incredible Fantasy Football PodcastS2 Week 7 - Garret and Braydon Cannot Be ContainedGarret and Braydon talk trash in their final episode before a two week vacation. There's big trades to discuss and massive playoff implications at stake. Who will come out victorious and thus that much closer to a playoff berth?
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 53: Super Rush! with Jake FloresOn this monumental episode of #powerfulGSP, Garret has on someone he truly considers one of his "favorite people": Jake Flores , comedian and co-host of the shows POD DAMN AMERICA and WHY YOU MAD. They talk about Jake's recent tour with legendary 90's rock band Eve 6, his work process when it comes to stand up comedy and podcasting, the hilarity of poppers, and what life was like for him when Covid first hit NYC. Also, in a surprise twist, Jake SAVES THE EPISODE from a near-catastrophic screw up! How, you ask? You'll have to tune in to find out!
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 52: Wide Open Beavers! with Zach ElmbladOn this episode of #powerfulGSP, it is advised that you sit back, relax, and enjoy the sweet, soothing sounds of the ever-lovable Zach Elmblad strumming a guitar, as him and Garret reminisce about Nu Metal and the early 2000's, their mutual recent adventures in Indiana, and, in a new segment called PAGING DR. ELMBLAD, Garret gives an update on his mental health journey that will equally inspire AND shock devoted listeners!
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, July 31st, 2022.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 51: It Feels Really Good to Do It with Joe BieleckiAs his healing factor works overtime to fix his numb lip, Garret talks to fellow Grand Rapids writer, podcaster, and musician Joe Bielecki, aka NoiseMakerJoe, about his podcast, Writing the Rapids, his first novel, TIRED, his numerous pages on Bandcamp, and how his life has changed since the birth of his first child.
Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022
Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers
Outro Song: “Hanging Mirrors" by Pan
All songs used with permission.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 50: Pansexual Equal Opportunity Heaven with Zach ElmbladTHE WORLD HAS BEEN SAVED FROM THE BRINK OF DESTRUCTION...all because the ever-lovable Zach Elmblad has finally returned to #powerfulGSP ! Garret and Zach chat about their about their recent summer adventures, the latest Alex Jones news, their mutual love of Steve Wallis and other camping/adventuring Youtubers, and Garret details how May was a bad mental health month for him, which leads into a discussion about dealing with Imposter Syndrome and anger.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, June 19th, 2022.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 49: The Best Attack in the Game with John Paul ZigtermanA sweltering May day in Michigan gets even hotter as Garret talks with podcaster John Paul Zigterman, co-host of Beep Beep Lettuce and Work Stoppage, about his music project, Luminaire--origin, the creative process, the influence of retro videogames, and future aspirations--as well as reminiscing about the good ol' days of file sharing, growing up in the Saugatuck, and they even chat a little bit about politics.
Recorded Wednesday, May 11th, 20222, via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Holland, Michigan.
Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 48: My Bad Habits Lead to You with Fire Ant SeasonFor the first time in #powerfulGSP history, a full-blown band is on the pod! Nathan and Tim, of the Texas duo Fire Ant Season, chats with Garret about their latest EP, BAD HABITS, various aspects of the folk-punk scene (with IMPRESSIONS), the sadness that comes with recording, and how stepping on a single ant hill while on the way to shoplift from a evil corporation changed everything. Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022.
Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers
Outro Song: "Depression is One Hell of a Drug Imbal...2022-03-261h 16
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 47: If It Has Heart with Nick VillaireThis episode of #GSP covers all things "BAD"--by which I mean...B-Movies! Garret hangs out with Nick Villaire, founder and host of B-Movie Euphoria, to talk about the monthly events history and aspirations, their first experiences with B-Movies, what elements make for a good B-Movie, and Nick lists off his Top 5 films.
Recorded at the East Grand Rapids branch of the Kent County Library, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022.
Intro Song: “Beef" by Bip Jeffers
Outro Song: "Drunk Cowboy Can't Help That He's So Good At...2022-02-202h 34
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 46: 2020 2--The Never Ending Jokerization with Zach ElmbladIt's a new year, new season--a NEW #GSP! After going over how 2022 is basically 2020 all over again--with Omicron, another possible World War III situation, and other apocalyptic stuff-- Garret and Zach discuss Zach's upcoming employment change, as well as the future of Elmblad Media Group, their mutual history of dealing with sex offenders at their day jobs, and Garret finally gets the courage to talk about secretive music project, NEOBEATGLORY: how it came about, the meaning behind the name, and how a dirty hippie-punk named Black Randy inspired him to finally live out his musical dreams.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 45: Christmas in Kalabama and Saltrash with T. Latimer and Zach ElmbladTHE EPIC RETURN OF THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! Garret celebrates the season by having a rollicking zoom conversation not only with Zach Elmblad, but comedian, podcaster, and writer T. Latimer as well, where they discuss Christmas traditions, the shitty weather they all must endure, Latimer's first novel YOUR MEMORIES MAY CONTAIN SPONSORED CONTENT, and the trio solves the mystery of WHY Queen Elizabeth has disappeared!
Recorded via Zoom on Sunday, December 12th, 2021, in Kalamazoo, Michigan and Saltash, Cornwall.
Intro Song: "A Casual Communist Christmas" by Nascar Noir
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 44: In The Year 2000 with Zach ElmbladIn the most egotistical episode of #GSP yet, Zach Elmblad patiently listens as Garret takes up the majority of the episode by ranting about his now-former landlord, almost getting bamboozled by yet another vanity press, and they quote-on-quote "celebrate" the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by reading a hilarious Ben Shapiro column from October 2004.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, October 17th, 2021.
Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander
Outro Song: “Third Sunday at Hope Community Church” by Lovestran...2021-10-232h 13The Incredible Fantasy Football PodcastEpisode 7 - Week 6 (Garret - The Jinx)On this week's adventure, we explore Garret's deepest darkest secret and how he uses it to win fantasy matchups. The toughest week yet is coming next, but stick with us now to learn what you can do to survive alongside with us.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 43: That Time in a Writers Life with Sheldon Lee ComptonOn a splendid Saturday afternoon, Garret calls in to Kentucky to talk to short story writer, novelist, and editor Sheldon Lee Compton about Compton's upcoming Collected Short Stories, the various things he has learned about himself and the craft of writing throughout his years, and why all the coolest writers read Breece D'J Pancake!
Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Kentucky, on Saturday, September 18th, 2021.
Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander
Outro Song: “My Slice" by Hen Dawg
All songs used with perm...2021-09-251h 25
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 42: We're Here! with Zach ElmbladThe end of summer *apparently* means the return of #GSP! Garret and Zach talk about how their respective summers went, losing their homes, burning diapers, the end of the 20 year occupation of Afghanistan, and why the Insane Clown Posse are one of the greatest Indie acts of all time.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, August 29th, 2021.
Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander
Outro Song: “A Human Summer” by Lucius Fox
All songs used with pe...2021-09-011h 47
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 41: Celebrating White Boy Summer with Zach ElmbladIn honor of the prophesied season brought forth by Saint Chet Hanx coming true, Zach and Garret hang out and discuss Dendrophilia, encountering aliens during the daytime, cryptids, and Garret gifts Zach something that will truly satisfy the Caucasian Gods. Also guest starring: Zach's fan!
(TLDR: Garret and Zach spend nearly two hours saying a bunch of stuff that will get them cancelled and yeeted into the Shadow Realm)
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 40: Into The Wild with Noah CiceroAt long last, Garret finally gets the chance to chat with one of his literary heroes, writer and poet Noah Cicero, about the latters latest book, NOAH CICERO'S WILD KINGDOM, the truth about Las Vegas (spoiler alert: Mormons!), and Garret and Noah reminiscence about the people they knew that, depending on your view, either looked like Super Mario, Saddam Hussein, or some strange fusion of the two.
Recorded via phone on Saturday, May 15th, 2021 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Las Vegas.
Intro Song: "Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 39: Comedic Gridiron with Adam DegiWorking through their mutual exhaustion, Garret and Grand Rapids comedian Adam Degi come together to talk about the DEGI DRAFT--its creation, evolution, and notable moments--,returning to performing stand-up as the pandemic continues to rage, and Garret once again embarrasses himself with yet another pop culture reference that only he recognizes >_2021-04-241h 08
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 38: One Year Later with Zach ElmbladOne year later, Garret and Zach meet up to reflect upon the COVID pandemic, and when things will go back to "normal", as well as discuss "December Man" shirts, anti-Chinese propaganda, and Zach details the up-and-downs of winter camping.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, March 21st, 2021.
Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander
Outro Song: “In The Woods” by Jeremy Ruggles
All songs used with permission.
Elmblad Media Group Y...2021-03-272h 46
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 37: Writing Our Own Masterpieces with Dan DentonOhio poet, writer, podcaster, and activist Dan Denton returns to #GSP to discuss the publication of his first novel, $100-A-WEEK-MOTEL, the success of his Lunch Bucket Brigade series, and his never-ending war with United States Patent and Trademark Office over the oh-so controversial name of his show, THE BLUE COLLAR GOSPEL HOUR
Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohio on Sunday, March 7th, 2021
Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander
Outro Song: “Down To The Filter" by Day Jobs
All songs used with permission.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 36: Hot Garbage Redux with Ben TanzerIn what has been a long time coming, Garret finally gets Chicago writer, podcaster, and social worker Ben Tanzer on #GSP, where they discuss Ben's life in New York, his new book, UPSTATE, views on republishing past works, and what Chi-Town has been like under the shadow of COVID.
Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Chicago on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021.
Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander
Outro Song: “When We Were Young" by Cold Country
All songs used with permission.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 35: Black Suppository with Zach ElmbladSeason four (NOT THREE) of #GSP starts out with a bang, as Garret and Zach reflect upon the demise of Family Video, purchasing pornography, what they were doing when a fascist coup attempt took place during the first full week of 2021, and they discuss why “motivational” people are hacks.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, January 10thth, 2021.
Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander
Outro Song: “Sunday Morning Throwing Up” by Arianna Staiger
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 34: The Dark Winter Rises with Zach ElmbladWith the “DARK WINTER” finally upon us, Garret and Zach discuss the latest lock downs imposed by Governor Whitmer, the results of the 2020 Election, they read a rousing column by Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr., and Zach shatters Garret's entire perception of reality, as he makes Garret realize that he, in fact, LOVES imperialism!
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, November 15th, 2020.
Intro Song: "Nukes and Freighters" by Nick DeMott
Outro Song: “TORN APART” by Dead Eye Zack...2020-11-292h 01
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 33: A Time Capsule with Gerrit ElzingaAs the weather gets colder, and the pandemic once again heats up, Garret speaks with Grand Rapids comedian and podcaster Gerrit Elzinga—along with his dank wind chimes—over the phone about his new extended play, SLIGHT RETURN, the ethics of doing comedy show during Covid, his third podcast, SOMETHING SERIAL, and their favorite parts of the classic, influential superhero flick, Batman & Robin.
Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday, October 17th, 2020.
Intro Song: "Nukes and Freighters" by Nick DeMott
Outro Song: "The Good Life” by Mr...2020-10-241h 32
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 32: What a Wonderful World We Live In with Louis Rive“Technology is our friend,” claims songwriter, editor, and traveler Louis Rive at the very beginning of this international episode of #GSP--and he is ABSOLUTELY right, as Garret talks with him over Zoom about his career as a writer and musician, the founding of Talking Soup, getting fined in Spain for accidentally breaking the COVID quarantine, and he gives his definitive 'Yay/Nay' opinions on England and the United States.
Recorded via Zoom on Saturday, September 19th, 2020.
Intro Song: "Blue Suits" by Louis Rive
Outro Song: "Whitewashing” by Louis...2020-09-262h 06
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 31: The Places You Will Go with Jason BrownAnother summer has come and gone, so Garret gets on programmer, world traveler, and recent Kalamazoo transplant Jason Brown to talk all about his adventures— including rambling around Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia, visiting Ukraine post-revolution, and living and teaching in China. Plus, Zach Elmblad pops in to tell us a delightful tale of the worst end of summer trip ever.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, September 6th, 2020.
Intro Song: "Nukes and Freighters" by Nick DeMott
Outro Song: "Ta...2020-09-121h 53
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 30: *shakes fist* CAPITALISM! with Dan DentonSWAPCAST TIME! Garret travels to Toledo to visit poet, activist, and union autoworker Dan Denton to talk about the birth of his podcast, THE BLUE COLLAR GOSPEL HOUR, the publication of his latest book of poems, the founding of Not A Duck in Any Row Studios, and discuss whether police “unions” are legit unions.
Recorded at Not A Duck In Any Row Studios, in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday, September 5th, 2020.
Intro Song: "Nukes and Freighters" by Nick DeMott
Outro Song: "Black Mop Water” by Emceein' Eye
All songs used w...2020-09-121h 48
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 29: What is even going on here? with Zach ElmbladIt's a very “Free Jazz”, “Postmodern” episode of #GSP this time around, as Garret and Zach Elmblad discuss Garret's failed writing retreat, Kalamazoo cops gassing peaceful protesters, the wonders of nature, and the question that has been on Garret's mind since the beginning of this terrible year: WHAT IS EVEN GOING ON HERE?!?
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, June 28th, 2020.
Intro Song: "Nukes and Freighters" by Nick DeMott
Outro Song: "Faces of Grey” by American Zombie Inquisition
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 28: He Did Not Deserve to Die with Zach ElmbladFrom the EMG bunker, Garret and Zach discuss their respective experiences with the protests in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo following the murder of George Floyd, how COVID-19 has affected their lives since the last time they spoke, and they attempt to talk about some lighter subjects that make them neither want to punch a wall nor curl up into a ball on the floor.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, May 31st, 2020.
Intro Song: "Nukes and Freighters" by Nick DeMott
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 27: The COVID Life, part 2The fun continues as Garret talks with more previous guests—writer Robert Dean, comedian Scott Ryan, and Legion of Nothing author Jim Zoetewey— on how they're enduring the virus that has not only shaped 2020, but will undoubtedly make this decade more awful than it already will be.
Recorded throughout April and May 2020 via telephone.
Intro Song: "Nukes and Freighters" by Nick DeMott
Middle Songs: “The Rich Will Still Be Rich” by Brother Adams
“Letters from Corporate” by Terror at Midnight
“Corona Survival Guide” by Jonas Selander
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 26: The COVID Life, part 1As the apocalyptic Coronavirus plague continues to ravage the planet, Garret talks with previous guests—artist John Withee, and comedians Stu McCallister and Gerrit Elzinga—via phone about their lives during this pandemic, including their first realization of its seriousness, how it has affected their lives directly, and how they imagine a “Post-COVID” world will look like, in the first ever #GSP limited series!
Recorded throughout April and May 2020 via telephone.
Intro Song: "Nukes and Freighters" by Nick DeMott
Middle Songs: “Borona Virus” by Rushad Eggleston
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 25: Contagion with Zach ElmbladRisking it all for the glory that comes with podcasting, Garret visits multimedia artist Zach Elmblad in his bunker to discuss how the world has been changed by COVID-19, how the pandemic has affected their respective day jobs, Garret talks about his trip to Toronto right before the U.S-Canadian border was shut down, and they lighten the mood a bit by digging into their favorite mutual topic, CONSPIRACY THEORIES (this time, specifically regarding the Coronavirus).
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, March 22n...2020-03-272h 54
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 24: Bullet Time with Gerrit ElzingaTwo guys with similar--yet, at the same time, vastly different--first names unite, as Garret sits down with Grand Rapids comedian Gerrit Elzinga to talk about career beginnings, his latest album, BULLET-BITER: THE EMCEE SESSIONS, meeting comedy icons like Chris Rock and Dave Attell in New York, and Garret gives an enthusiastic, rambling review of the SONIC THE HEDGEHOG movie, as well as predicts the plot for the inevitable sequel.
Recorded at Dr. Grins Comedy Club , based within the The BOB, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 23: As the War Machine Keeps Turning with Zach ElmbladAt the beginning of the new decade, Garret once again meets up with the ever-lovable Zach Elmblad to reflect on 2019, lament on their personal high's and low's during the 2010's, discuss the wildfires in Australia and the threats to the Great Lakes, and Zach endures Garret's angry rants regarding the possibility of the U.S. invading Iran/World War III.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, January 5th, 2020.
Intro Song: "Nukes and Freighters" by Nick DeMott
Middle Son...2020-01-083h 06
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 22: Revolution All Around Me with Kjartan CodeA true O.G. guest returns to #GSP, as Kjartan Code takes the time to talk to Garret about his work with the Het Hat Club, the influence of Romani people on European culture, and the up's and down's of witnessing the ongoing revolution in Chile.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, December 8th, 2019.
Intro Song: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
Middle Songs: “Schengen Shuffle” by Het Hat Club
“Chile is Awake” by Kjartan Code
Outro Song: “Melon Boy” by Het Hat Cl...2019-12-131h 40
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 21: Give Life Back to Memes with Joel OliverIn this particularly funky episode of #GSP, Garret chats with Kalamazoo DJ Joel Oliver about the joys of dance music, the rise of Dance Music Needs You, and the success story that is the "Yes, there really is a Kalamazoo meme page".
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, November 17th, 2019.
Intro Song: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
Outro Song: "IDFWN" by Nigel One and Joel Oliver
All songs used with permission.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 20: Facialbook Blues with Stu McCallisterIn this non-spooky October episode of #GSP --not at all a missed opportunity--, Garret meets up with Grand Rapids comedian and podcaster Stu McCallister to discuss career beginnings, reminisce over seeing comedians they like and dislike perform, LaughFest, and connect with the one thing that truly bonds them together: their respective 30 day bans from posting on Facebook.
Recorded at Harmony Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Sunday, October 20th, 2019.
Intro Song: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
Outro Song: "Stealing Apples from the Man" by The...2019-10-232h 00
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 19: The Summer Ends with Zach ElmbladMeeting up one day before Autumn officially begins, Garret and Zach discuss their respective European adventures that took place this summer, the "death" of Jeffrey Epstein, the Area 51 "raid", and Garret makes fun of the pastor that is facing off against the incumbent mayor of Grand Rapids this November.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, September 22nd, 2019.
Intro Song: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
Middle Song: "Everything But Nothing" by Invisible Mansion
Outro Song: "Sweater Weather" by George Constanza
All song...2019-09-253h 00
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 18: On The Campaign Trail with Andy ArgoReturning guest Andy Argo takes the time out of his busy schedule to talk with Garret about his campaign for Kalamazoo City Commission--including its beginnings, the platform itself, and local reaction--, protesting with Movimiento Cosecha in Detroit, his views on the June and July Democratic debates, and, in light of Garret's week-long vacation in London, discusses the grand European adventure he took back in the summer of 2014!
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, August 11th, 2019.
Intro Song: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 17: Deliciously So with Scott Ryan Before heading off to the wild frontier that is Colorado, comedian Scott Ryan sits down with Garret to discuss his beginnings in comedy, Bill Hicks, the moral outlooks of the Right and the Left, the various nutjobs that inhabit the Ancap vs Ancom Debate group, and his eternal, burning hatred of Bill Maher.
Recorded at Mulligans Pub, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Sunday, July 21st, 2019
Intro Song: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
Middle Songs: "Steal from Wal-Mart" by Fire Ant Season
"Dine and Dash" by Summer Teeth
Outro Song: "Here and Now" by Willem Van...2019-07-312h 52
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 16: Podcasts of Questionable Taste with John BruniOn the eve of Printers Row Fest 2019, Garret sits down with Horror and Bizarro author John Bruni to discuss his early beginnings writing detective stories and gay erotica, his experiences in the world of indie horror and Bizzaro publishing, gore and death videos, comics, and the current state of his physical health--all while dreading the person doing lawn care next door.
Recorded in Elmhurst, Illinois, on Friday, June 7th, 2019
Intro Music: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
Middle Songs: "Dumpster Diving" by Totally Rad
"Dressed to Kill" by Murder Party
Outro Song: "Hattori Hanzo Club" by...2019-06-162h 05
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 15: Just One Pepsi with Zach ElmbladIn celebration of GODAN: QUEEN OF THE THIRD COAST finally being published on Lulu, Garret and Zach discuss the horrendous process it took for this to finally happen, then they get into terrible dating and relationship experiences, bouncer etiquette, and the ramifications of former Grand Rapids punk/metal bar Local 741 transforming into the country/ "rock and roll" bar The Iron Well.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, March 19th, 2019.
Intro Song: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
Outro Song: "Kamikaze" by Three Mile Island2019-06-162h 13
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 14: Windy City Heat With Robert DeanChicago fanboy meets Chicago native as Garret talks with Chicago-born writer, journalist, and cynic Robert Dean to discuss his experiences and opinions of the Windy City, including the various neighborhoods he grew up in, comparing Chicago to New Orleans and Austin, the music scenes he was involved in, his love of the White Sox and hatred of the Cubs, and encountering legendary Outsider artist and musician Wesley Willis!
Recorded at Bill's Bar and Burger in downtown Chicago on Sunday, April 28th, 2019.
Intro Music: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
Outro Song: "El Dorado" by Slow Thrill...2019-06-161h 05
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 13: A Hero Can Save Us with Jim ZoeteweyIn this very special episode of #PowerfulGSP, Garret gets a chance to talk with one of his favorite authors--and fellow Superhero Fiction writer--Jim Zoeteway, about how he got into the genre, serialize web fiction, the Pen and Cape Society, the current state of the comics industry (comics and movies), and Jim's longstanding serialized Superhero Fiction series, THE LEGION OF NOTHING.
Recorded at Hall Street Bakery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday, April 13th, 2019.
Intro Song: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
Outro Song: "Creature Comforts" by The Winter Contingency
All songs used with permis...2019-06-161h 56
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 12: Release Me God with John Withee and Zach ElmbladJoyful times ensue as John Withee returns to the podcast to talk about sailing in Maine, Rick and Morty, our respective views on #RussiaGate, the vast literary and art project that has consumed him for the past couple of months, as well as his recently published collected poems!
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, March 24th, 2019.
Intro Song: "Dirty Piggy" by Riley Coyote
Outro Song: "The Politics of Holy Shit I Just Cut My Hand On A Broken Bottle" by Johnny Hobo and the...2019-06-162h 06
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 11: Don't Sniff The Popcorn with Zach Elmblad and King Charles The Rapper2019, as well as the second season of #PowerfulGSP, starts off with a spectacular BANG as your humble host is not only joined by friend and editor Zach Elmbald, but is finally joined--for the first half of the show, anyway--by KC Horstman, better known as KING CHARLES THE RAPPER, to discuss the pros and cons of 2018, growing up Catholic, the joys of nudism, and Zach reacts to a shocking article by WoodTV regarding the dangers West Michigan teens face when it comes to vaping!
Recorded at the Elmbald Media Group studios, located within the Park Trades Center, in Kalam...2019-06-162h 19
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 10: Christmas In Alpenis 2.5: Evolution with Victor KahnThe Christmas festivities continues! Local musician Victor Kahn returns to discuss the holiday season, get political, talk about Alpena's latest music venue, and performs some songs for Garret's pleasure.
Recorded at the Alpena Public Library on Saturday, December 22nd, 2018, in Alpena, Michigan.
Intro Song: "It's Just Not Christmas" by Phil Awful and the Experiments
Outro Song: "Merry Christmas?” by Phil Awful and the Experiments
All songs used with permission
Victor Kahn's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/victor_kahn
The Merch Table's Facebook Page: https://www.facebo...2019-06-161h 55
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 9: Christmas In Alpenis 2: The Revenge with Adam StrohscheinIt's the one year anniversary/ Christmas special of #PowerfulGSP ! Joining Garret on this momentous occasion is Alpena resident and content creator Adam Strohschein, where they talk about his latest Youtube activities, the removal of Apu from The Simpsons, and they delve into the life and times of a mutual friend.
Recorded at the Alpena Public Library on Friday, December 21st, 2018, in Alpena, Michigan.
Intro Song: "Cuz It's Christmas" by Phil Awful and the ExperimentsOutro Song: "YOLO" by Pyramid Lovers Quartet and the Launch Miscarriage
All songs used with permission.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 8: This Hellhole We Live In with Andy Argo Kalamazoo's #1 Hoodrat Strategist, Andy Argo, returns to #PowerfulGSP to talk with Garret about the results of the 2018 Midterm Elections, Marijuana legalization in Michigan, the rise of the Yellow Vest movement, and the current state of his Hip Hop group, Sista Mista.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades
Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, December 9th, 2018.
Intro Song: "Methlabs and Bookstores" by Asking For It
Outro Song: "Hey Policeman" by The Westside Rebellion
All songs used with permission.
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 7: Jew Smash! with Victor Kahn
It's back to Alpena on this episode of #powerfulGSP! Garret sits down with musician and fellow Alpena resident Victor Kahn to discuss the Alpena music scene--past to present--, working on the radio, the greatness of Mason Proper, and where it all went wrong for Weezer.
Recorded at the Alpena Public Library on Sunday, September 16th, 2018, in Alpena, Michigan.
Intro Song: "Methlabs and Bookstores" by Asking For It
Middle Song: "One Night Stand" by The Hubies
Outro Song: "Lights Off" by Mason Proper
All songs use...2019-06-161h 56
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 6: Hoodrat Strategy And Tactics with Andy ArgoAs summer 2018 comes to a close, Garret sits down with long time friend Andy Argo, a Kalamazoo-based activist, musician, and host of The Hoodrat Strategist Radio Program, to talk about resistance against the recent anti-homeless proposals put forth by the Kalamazoo City Commission, the results of the 2018 Michigan Democratic Primary election, the different socialist parties and groups out there, and they *possibly* get to the bottom of what exactly QAnon is!
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades
Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, August 26th, 2018.
Intro...2019-06-162h 13
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 5: Possible Spoiler Alert! with Zach ElmbladIn spite of the heat and battling the sound of the air conditioner, Garret is once again joined by Zach Elmblad, where they discuss their upcoming projects, take a deep-dive into their personal relationships and emotional issues, and finally get to a topic they've been hinting at going into for months: CONSPIRACY THEORIES!
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, July 15th, 2018.
Intro Song: "Methlabs and Bookstores" by Asking For It
Outro Song: "You're a Dreamer, Annie. These Streets Are All I know"...2019-06-163h 03
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 4: Our Inevitable Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism Future with John Withee And Zach ElmbladAfter a two (or is it three?) month hiatus from podcasting, Garret sits down with Kalamazoo writer, artist, musician, and educator John Withee , along with the ever-lovable Zach Elmblad, to discuss graffiti, music, Kalamazoo memories, and taking on stalkers and scam artists.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, April 29th, 2018.
Intro Song: "Methlabs and Bookstores" by Asking For It
Outro Song: "Arson Isn't My Job, It's just a Hobby" by Trip To Herald
All songs used with permission
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The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 3: Sorry For Kjarty Rockin' with Kjartan Code While back in Kalamazoo, world-traveling folk musician and hat aficionado Kjartan Code sits down with Garret to talk about his artistic roots, life in Europe, and touring with his band, the Szkojáni Charlatans.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Saturday, January 13th, 2018.
Intro Song: "Methlabs and Bookstores" by Asking For It
Middle Song: "Immigrant" by Szkojani Charlatans
Outro Song: "Bogi" by Szkojani Charlatans
All songs used with permission.
Szkojani Charlatans on Bandcamp: szkojani.bandcamp.com...2019-06-161h 27
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 2: Rambling 2017 Recollections with Zach ElmbladWith 2017 nearly done, Garret sits down with friend and editor Zach Elmblad to go over the year, along with discussing a range of topics that delve equally into the personal and metaphysical.
Recorded at Elmblad Media Group studios, based within the Park Trades Center, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Saturday, December 30th, 2017.
Intro Song: "Methlabs and Bookstores" by Asking For It
Outro Song: "Lost in the Shadows of Oberon" by Konrad Twitty Band
All songs used with permission
Zach Elmblad's official website: http://zachelmblad.com/zachary-elmblad
Konr...2019-06-162h 15
The Garret Schuelke PodcastThe Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 1: Christmas In Alpenis with Adam StrohscheinOn the very first episode of The Garret Schuelke Podcast, Garret sits down with an old hometown friend, Adam Strohschein, to discuss Christmas, growing up in Alpena, and their favorite hometown "icons".
Recorded at the Alpena Public Library on Friday, December 22nd, 2017, in Alpena Michigan.
Intro Song: "Methlabs and Bookstores" by Asking For It
Outro Song: "Communist Christmas" by rathergood.com
All songs used with permission
Adam Stroschein's Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/adamspeople
Pyramid Lovers Quartet and the Launch Miscarriage: pyramidlovers.bandcamp.com2019-06-161h 53