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Thriving The Future PodcastEp. 148 - How Do You Use AI? - with Eric NidayHow Do You Use AI?Most people use it as a search engine.Some people use it write blog posts or customer emails.Some for analysis.But some assign it a role to do the analysis, like "evaluate this as an executive of XYZ company" or a hiring manager.My son-in-law, Eric Niday, uses AI for all of the above. Talking with him about his experiences with it was interesting, so I decided to have him on and share it with you.How far is too far?
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Podcast 616The Batman (w/Pat Niday & Katie Northrup-Niday)One final riddle for you True Believers… Podcast 616 is concluding its BAT FALL run with the grim but TRULY delightful 2022 romp: The Batman. Joining your caped crusading podcast host, Damon, are the dynamic duo of Katie Northrup-Niday & Pat Niday. Together these three uncover Gotham corruption as well as discuss:Robert Pattison - from sparkly vampire to goth hero.Zoe Kravitz’s very long Catwoman nailsAnd - Why is this guy called the Penguin?All this plus a rundown of every Alfred Pennyworth ever. So pull out your cypher for decoding riddles, pull out your rain ponchos in case...
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The Modern Acre364: From Blue River Technology to Founding Bonsai Robotics with Tyler NidayTyler Niday is the Founder and CEO of Bonsai Robotics. Bonsai provides vision-based automation and autonomous solutions to combat growers' biggest challenge: the labor crisis. Bonsai partners with existing manufacturers enabling greater performance, efficiency, and insight than ever before. Prior to founding Bonsai, Tyler held various positions at Blue River technology, developing their product. — This episode is presented by American AgCredit. Learn more HERE. Check out Matt Woolf's episode on the California ag market HERE. — Links Bonsai Robotics - https://www.bonsairobotics.ai Tyler on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com...
2024-08-2027 min
CranksetologyCranksetology Podcast with Adventurous Dawn NidayCranksetology Podcast had a lot of fun talking with our adventurous/thrill seeker friend Dawn Niday for the “Women in Cycling” series. Dawn talks about when she first stated riding as a kid and how she would ride her bike up and down PCH from Huntington Beach to Laguna Beach. We also learned about her triathlon journey, paragliding accident, recovery from the accident and about being an advocate for CAF Challenged Athletes Foundation for 13 years. We also learned that she participated in the Freedom Ride Project with the quest of bringing awareness to human trafficking. Lastly, Dawn Niday aka Trav...
2024-08-1958 min
Bugs Need HeroesRoller Girls (TERRESTRIAL ISOPODS) with Dr Scott KightThis episode contains discussion of sexual behaviors in isopods and other animals.
This week we are joined by Dr Scott Kight of Montclair State University to discuss terrestrial isopods. They are known by many common names and come in two basic shapes: runners and rollers. Dr Kight has used them to investigate questions about parental care and wider mysteries of biology. Tangents include the gut microbiome, tiktok, the pet trade, and the video games Death Stranding and Baldur's Gate 3 (no spoilers!). And a lot of discussion about sex and reproduction. We also ask if you can eat t...
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Bugs Need HeroesAll Bugs Go To KevinThis week we talk to Kevin Wiener about the facebook group he created that has attracted 160k would-be bug enthusiasts. We talk about overcoming fear, holding spiders, the importance of insects and integrated pest management.
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Bugs Need HeroesSol de Janeiro Delícia Drench Body Butter (SPIDER LOTION?)Kelly and Amanda catch up after the holidays to talk about the viral meme circulating around the Sol de Janeiro Delícia Drench Body Butter sold at Sephora. We talk about the precedent of perfumes and other scents being attractive to animals whether intentionally or not and how likely or unlikely that is for wolf spiders specifically. Kelly reviews the lotion and Amanda discusses her fear of big cats. The manufacturer has said that there is no evidence of their product attracting spiders, but we kind of wish it did.
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Bugs Need HeroesMs Johnson discovers the meaning of CHRISTMAS BEETLESThis episode we decided to three topics: christmas beetles, two species of hairstreak butterflies which feed on mistletoe, and where bugs go during the winter. Tangents include Hallmark movies, Norse mythology, and yule goats. And assistant producer Desdemona interrupts to have some cat yogurt.
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Bugs Need HeroesThe Doodlebug (ANTLIONS)Amanda says she's never heard of this bug, but I know she has because it was on an episode of Kratt's Creatures that we watched as kids. However, it is nothing like either ants or lions. This puny predator puts its prey in pits! Tangents include pigeons, anime, and Jurassic Park vs The Hunger Games. Somehow, we never even mentioned the Sarlacc Pit from Star Wars.
Check out the character art and Kelly's Field Notes here: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-doodlebug
We adore the Doodlebug Oracle on Antlionpit.com
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Bugs Need HeroesKelly’s Spidersona (WOLF SPIDERS)Kelly finally saw Across The Spider-verse! There are some mild spoilers in her review and the discussion that follows. In this episode, we discuss Kelly's favorite spider family: Lycosidae. Amanda designs a costume for if Kelly was bitten by a radioactive wolf spider. Tangents include yelling cats, fearful husbands, and the cursed knowledge of bird songs.
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Bugs Need HeroesBug Type Need Heroes (POKEMON with Just The Zoo of Us)We invited Ellen Weatherford of Just The Zoo of Us podcast on to talk about Pokémon. As of generation 9, there are at least 92 different bug-type Pokémon. We discuss the hits, the misses, and the weird biology of these little guys and how they compare to the real world insect inspirations. Don't worry if you aren't familiar with the games, Kelly wasn't either.
Visual Aid for the parody of Fact or Fiction.
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Ellen's links!
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Bugs Need HeroesENCORE: Bats Need Heroes (DC’s BATMAN Special)This is a special encore for Halloween. This episode was originally released in October 2022. A few new bat species have been recognized since then according to Bat Conservation International and the Bat Species of the World: A taxonomic and geographic database.
In this episode, Kelly and Amanda invite Producer Derek on to talk about his heroes: the bats! What if Bruce Wayne had been bitten by a radioactive bat? Is Robin really the perfect partner for the caped crusader? Do bats really love a dark night? And most importantly, what is the cutest bat?
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Bugs Need HeroesThe Harbinger (MOTHMAN)For a spooky treat/trick, this episode we give a recap of Kelly's visit to Portland and discuss some of our favorite cryptids with special focus on the mysterious appearance of the Homer Simpson of Cryptids in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Tangents include swooping, Richard Gere, and legitimate chili strategies.
Also Mentioned in the Episode:
Eyeshine chart from a cryptid website
The Chapman School Swifts in Portland
The Entomological Society of America
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2023-10-231h 11Bugs Need HeroesLightfast! (SHELLAC, CARMINE, BEESWAX, TYRIAN PURPLE, IRON GALL INK)We're back! Since Kelly is still working on becoming Doctor Kelly, Amanda hosts this episode all about bug and bug adjacent derivatives. Tangents include art history (OBVIOUSLY), air travel, and children being scared in grocery stores.
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2023-10-091h 16Bugs Need HeroesSeptember DiapauseWe will be back in October.
If you are attending Rose City Comic Con on September 23, please say hello. We will presenting the panel "Wolverines Don't Howl: Actual Animal Super Powers," an earlier version of which eventually lead to this podcast. (Producer Derek will *attempt* to record it for our youtube page)
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2023-09-1003 min
Bugs Need HeroesThe Trash-Man with Arthro-Pod (COCKROACHES)This week we are joined by the entomologists at Arthro-Pod to talk about cockroaches! This is our biggest episode yet and conversation covers a wide range of tangents including our The Blue Beetle (the movie is good!), sexy Pokémon, how to best poison each other, "murder hornets", Danny Devito, the Elon Musk/Zuckerberg fight, and loose bugs. This is also the first episode where the topic of the show makes an appearance. So anyways, I started blatting...
And Kelly still hasn't seen Across the Spider-verse.
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2023-08-281h 37Bugs Need HeroesThe Brown Beetle (DUNG BEETLES)We talk about poop in this episode. A lot. You know this bug from the nature documentaries, but with seven thousand species, there's a lot you don't know about this romantic beetle.
Tangents include whether Kelly has seen Across the Spider-verse yet (no), Julie of the Wolves, DC's Blue Beetle (no spoilers), Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, and Kelly learns about a guy on a buffalo (a series of music videos by Jomo & The Possum Posse recut from a 1978 film). And we all learn about Amanda.
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2023-08-141h 16Bugs Need HeroesThrow Dirt at Bees with Dr Mathias Nordvig (NORDIC MYTHOLOGY)This episode we interview Dr. Mathias Nordvig, Professor or Pre-Christian mythologies and Scandinavian folklore at the University of Colorado, Boulder. We chat about the differences between Norse and Nordic, bees in Nordic mythology, and why there is a general paucity of insect lore in Nordic mythology as a whole. Tangents include Loki, Amanda steps on a nail, Snorri Sturluson, Marvel's Thor and other animal lore. Dr. Nordvig has several books out about Nordic mythology (including a kid's book!) and has recently released his own translation of Völuspá: The Vision of the Witch, which Kelly read and loved. You ca...
2023-07-311h 20Bugs Need HeroesTeam Jacobaea (CINNABAR MOTH)It's just about time for National Moth Week!
In this episode we talk about Producer Derek's favorite moth: the cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae). Finally, a rival for Isabella Tigermoth. And this moth isn't alone in her fight against the noxious Stinking Willie; her fellow biocontrol agents include the tansy ragwort flea beetle (Longitarsus jacobaeae) and the ragwort seed head fly (Botanophila seneciella). This moth and her team are basically Superman, but for cows. Tangents include Animorphs, Spider-verse, being a goth kid, and John Wick.
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2023-07-171h 06Bugs Need HeroesThe Bouncing Brute (SPOTTED LANTERNFLY)In this episode we talk about Kelly's cat's favorite bug: the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). Kelly rants about honeybees. Amanda teaches Kelly the term "caked up." Tangents include Sir Arthur Conan Doyle believing in faeries, crocuses, and trying to remember Adrien Brody's name. Plus a bonus taste test that makes Amanda uncomfortable.
The spotted lanternfly smashing app is called Squishr.
The taste test was of "DoomBloom" from The Philadelphia Bee Company
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2023-07-031h 02Bugs Need HeroesThe Harvestman as portrayed by Pedro Pascal (DADDY LONG LEGS)In this episode, we discuss the arachnid order Opiliones, also known as Harvestmen or Daddy longlegs. Easily confused with spiders, these detritivores have long had an urban legend about their mythical bite. But they are harmless and exhibit some impressive parental care. Also in this episode, Amanda talks about a car accident. Tangents include Bluey, Henry Cavill Sherlock, and a lot of talk about things dads enjoy (farts).
Kelly mentioned a video from Vine that showed the clumped up daddies. That has been rehosted here: https://youtu.be/JG3WXlykzhY
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2023-06-181h 02Bugs Need HeroesBug Hero: Kaitlyn O’Donnell (WINTER MOTHS, BIOCONTROL, CATTAIL MOSQUITOES)This episode with interview entomologist Kaitlyn O'Donnell to talk about a range of topics, but particularly her work with the invasive winter moth (Operophtera brumata) and her work at Norfolk County Mosquito Control. Tangents include the film Jupiter Ascending, bald eagles, and Amanda opens a can of worms called the biological species concept. Producer Derek highly recommends the documentaries Cane Toads: An Unnatural History and Ferrets: The Pursuit of Excellence but really any film by Mark Lewis is worth checking out.
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2023-06-051h 08Bugs Need HeroesAcross the Spider-People (MILES MORALES, JESSICA DREW, MIGUEL O’HARA)We recorded this episode before the release of the 2023 animated film Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse to discuss the heroes we expect to see in the film (Miles Morales, Jessica Drew, Gwen Stacy, and Miguel O'Hara), what we love about these characters, and to make wild speculation about the plot based on some of the comics we have read. We previously published an episode about Peter Parker in September 2022 discussing how that Spider-Man's powers compare to real life spiders. Tangents include Disney's Encanto, the dystopian setting of Marvel's Spider-Man 2099, the trouble with multiverse stories, and what Brian Michael Bendis is...
2023-05-221h 19Bugs Need HeroesThe Super Mom (EARWIGS)The vocab word of the day is cerci. Amanda proves she has been paying attention in this episode about perhaps the buggiest bug who ever bugged. This episode discusses the soil beasts who you may find in your bathroom and their outstanding parental care. Tangents in this episode include the moral capacity for evil in dolphins, garter snakes, and the films of Don Bluth (both real and imagined).
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2023-05-081h 11Bugs Need HeroesThe Basic Bug (SILVERFISH)Get ready to learn some entomology jargon! This episode is all about what a bug is. We discuss taxonomy, anatomy, how we are defining a "bug" in this podcast. If you've ever wondered if bugs are tasting you with their feet, this episode is for you. Tangents in this episode include eating ants, marine biology, and fiddler crabs in The Little Mermaid.
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2023-04-241h 24Bugs Need HeroesThe Goth Moth (DEATH’S-HEAD HAWKMOTH)The star of the cover of the VHS box art of the 1991 film Silence of the Lambs is here. This aesthetic insect has a dark secret! What relationship does she have with the bees, poisonous plants, and bad omens? Tangents in this episode include Ikea trips, targeted advertisements, and spoilers for American Gods by Neil Gaiman.
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2023-04-101h 06Bugs Need HeroesThe Killer Queen (CICADA KILLER)Introducing the final member of our "Bee Team". Fastidious and precise! Guaranteed to blow your mind! Although they look intimidating, Cicada Killers (Sphecius spp) have been described as "the gentle giants of the wasp world." These gregarious wasps have a surprisingly survival strategy. Also in this episode, Amanda forgets to turn off her discord notifications and learns about insect wings.
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2023-03-2655 minBugs Need HeroesThe Cottagecore Queen (MASON BEES)It is time! We recorded this episode back in January and saved it until it was time. It is time! It is time to put out your mason bee houses! Kelly describes the natural history of these powerful pollinators and Amanda quickly becomes infatuated. These belly-flopping bees are lemon-scented friends and they are as beautiful as the orchards they visit. And if you want these beneficial bugs in your backyard, you can set up a house for Osmia and other insects to use. Also in this episode, Amanda tries to show Kelly her ears.
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2023-03-131h 08Bugs Need HeroesThe Last of Ants (CORDYCEPS)Kelly and Amanda start this episode talking about oral surgery but pivot to something slightly less scary: The Last of Us. There are many types of infectious fungi, but we focus on the cordyceps/ophiocordyceps species which infect terrestrial arthropods. We talk about some of the common zombie tropes, how fungi partner with trees, and how ants avoid their own apocalyptic fungal infections.
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2023-02-261h 03Bugs Need HeroesThe Anti-hero (PAVEMENT ANTS)This is an encore that you probably already heard before! Producer Derek accidently published this a second time, but its a good recap on ant behaviors before the CORDYCEPS episode.
In this episode Amanda and Kelly discuss PAVEMENT ANTS (Tetramorium caespitum). You may have see them, their sand volcanos, or their wars.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for this character: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-anti-hero
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2023-02-2649 minBugs Need HeroesPart Two: Plants Need Bugs (DC’s POISON IVY/SWAMP THING, Marvel’s GROOT)This week we are joined by Dr. Pedram Daneshgar! We continue last week's discussion on plant super powers and their pollinators. We veer into plant defenses and regeneration, fungal relationships, gardening, and house plants! We tried to cover everything but if we didn't, we'd love another excuse to invite Ped back.
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2023-02-1959 minBugs Need HeroesPart One: Plants Need Bugs (DC’s POISON IVY/SWAMP THING, Marvel’s GROOT)This week we are joined by Dr. Pedram Daneshgar! With the Bee Team almost completed, we wanted to talk to a botanist about pollination, but we quickly got off topic. We talk about invasive species, pollination, art history, and our favorite plant super heroes. This conversation was great and will continue into a second episode next week.
Ped's Lab Page: https://pedram34.wixsite.com/pedramdaneshgar
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2023-02-1248 minBugs Need HeroesExplodey Joe (BOMBARDIER BEETLES)The Bombardier Beetle is a bug we've wanted to cover since the beginning and now that Derek's basement isn't flooded, we can! There are over 500 species of these beetles with some surprising life histories and a shared appreciation of boiling enemies alive with fake acid. Also Amanda and Kelly talk about weddings and dragons.
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https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/explodey-joe
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2023-01-301h 08Bugs Need HeroesThe Fuzzy Friend (BUMBLEBEES)We continue to assemble our Bee Team with a gentle giant. We discuss their similarities and differences in life history to the other two bees we have discussed. And it wouldn't be a Bugs Need Heroes episode without sneaking a little bit of art history discussion at the end!
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https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-fuzzy-friend
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2023-01-1755 minBugs Need HeroesThe Bean Bosses (CHOCOLATE MIDGE)Chocolate midges (Genus: Forcipomyia) are tiny flies that do one big thing for us. In size? Miniscule. In impact? Monstrous! It's a very distractible week on the pod. Topics range from super hero movies to royal journals to extinct birds! It's a very wild and sexy episode of Bugs Need Heroes.
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2022-12-1258 minBugs Need HeroesHoliday Special (Marvel’s MANTIS/Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special)We decided to watch and discuss the new release on Disney+, the 2022 Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. We talk about how Mantis, played by Pom Klementieff, compares to actual an actual mantis and whatever else wanders through our heads in this special holiday episode.
Recommended Links!
Kevin Conroy's "Finding Batman" comic from DC Pride 2022 Annual #1: https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/book/dc-pride-2022-1/38309538-e865-422a-a732-79cfdc205440/
"Why 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' hero Drax resonates with the autism community" by Michael Rothman at ABC News: https://abcnews.g...
2022-11-261h 13Bugs Need HeroesMs. Buzz (YELLOWJACKETS)Bust out the picnic baskets and settle in for some social wasp discussion. The newest member of the Bee Team is fast, thorough, and sharp as a tack. Amanda confronts her prejudices after being stung. Kelly has never been stung. Producer Derek has been stung over twenty times.
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2022-11-131h 08Bugs Need HeroesBats Need Heroes (DC’s BATMAN Special)In this episode, Kelly and Amanda invite Producer Derek on to talk about his heroes: the bats! What if Bruce Wayne had been bitten by a radioactive bat? Is Robin really the perfect partner for the caped crusader? Do bats really love a dark night? And most importantly, what is the cutest bat?
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2022-10-301h 15Bugs Need HeroesThe Burning Bee (JAPANESE HONEY BEES)This episode focuses on a subspecies of the Eastern Honey Bee, Apis cerana japonica, which has some unique and impressive behaviors to thwart would-be predators. Kelly discusses the Better Common Names Project, bee balls, and jello. Amanda discusses the times she was nearly killed by toothpaste, the judgement of a toddler, and the "murder hornets" of Washington state.
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DropTheDis AugustaRestoring the Garden City's Classic Murals w/ Addison NidayToday: Addison Niday, who is an artist that's new to Augusta and he's bringing IT with him! IT, in this case, being artistic talent, entrepreneurial skills, and a desire and passion to work hard. Addison really jumped onto the Augusta scene after refinishing the old Coca-Cola mural on Reynolds Street and talks to us about how that led to him absolutely blowing up around Augusta, where he has since painted countless murals in a relatively short time frame and has countless more in store, including one project that is going to take the whole STATE by storm.
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DropTheDis AugustaRestoring the Garden City's Classic Murals w/ Addison NidayToday: Addison Niday, who is an artist that's new to Augusta and he's bringing IT with him! IT, in this case, being artistic talent, entrepreneurial skills, and a desire and passion to work hard. Addison really jumped onto the Augusta scene after refinishing the old Coca-Cola mural on Reynolds Street and talks to us about how that led to him absolutely blowing up around Augusta, where he has since painted countless murals in a relatively short time frame and has countless more in store, including one project that is going to take the whole STATE by storm.
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2022-10-031h 09Bugs Need HeroesThe Big Boys (RHINOCEROS BEETLE/STAG BEETLE)Content Warning for this episode: There is a story about the loss of a pet and brief mention of suicide from minutes 9-14.
In this episode, Amanda flexes her art history degree and Kelly adds another item to her shopping list. An example of remarkable behavioral convergence and sexual dimorphism gives us a double episode of big boy beetles with feudal stylings.
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2022-10-031h 15Bugs Need HeroesA Friendly Neighborhood Hero (Marvel’s SPIDER-MAN)Respect the hyphen! This episode is all about Peter Parker and how his powers compare to actual spiders. Is Spider-man amazing or simply spectacular? Is Tom Holland the best Spider-man yet? Where did Peter get his sick dance moves? Does the MCU need more dancing??? We have a lot of thoughts about these things.
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2022-09-191h 04Bugs Need HeroesKelly’s Nemesis (MOSQUITOES)Is she good? She is bad? This episode features the focal species of Kelly's PhD research and Amanda learns some startling facts about what mosquitoes are up to when they aren't biting her ankles.
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Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
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2022-09-051h 10Bugs Need HeroesMini Episode: Bonus BitsCONTENT WARNING: Amanda tells a gross story about eating spoiled food in this collection of cut bits.
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Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
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Music by Rolemusic.
2022-08-2214 minBugs Need HeroesListener Questions Mini Episode: Black Widow, John Cena, Antz vs Bugs LifeSome cut discussion from previous episodes about Marvel's Black Widow, John Cena and wrestling, and whether Antz or A Bugs Life is more accurate.
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Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
2022-08-0611 minBugs Need HeroesThe Dashing Duo (DAMSELFLIES AND DRAGONFLIES)Amanda and Kelly discuss the order Odonata which includes dragonflies and damselflies with a fantasy twist.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for these characters: https://bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-dashing-duo
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Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
2022-08-0151 minBugs Need HeroesThe Viridian Villain (EMERALD ASH BORER)The first villain for the show is an invasive wood beetle that threatens to decimate forests.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for this character: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-viridian-villain
See the heroes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bugsneedheroes/
Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bugsneedheroes
Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BugsNeedHeroes
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
2022-07-2439 min
Chewing The FatAddison Niday, Artist, Muralist, IllustratorHave you ever moved for love only to have your heart broken? My guest Addison Niday talks about how he left Florida illustrating Batman for DC Comics, came to Augusta and fell in love with the Garden City, and has now found happiness in painting company murals & chalkboards and restoring faded Coca Cola signs and other ghost murals.Follow Addison on Instagram - @gardencityartist Donate to Addison's Restoration Project Fund Support the showIf you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. ...
2022-07-1457 minBugs Need HeroesThe Hungry, Hairy Heroes (WOOLLY BEAR/ISABELLA TIGER MOTH)This episode Amanda and Kelly discuss WOOLLY BEAR CATERPILLARS (Pyrrharctia isabella) and their adult moth form.
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for this character: https://bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-hungry-hairy-heroes
See the heroes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfdQlDjLmyb/
Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bugsneedheroes
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Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
2022-07-0135 minBugs Need HeroesThe Yellow-Blooded Hero (LADYBUGS)This episode Amanda and Kelly discuss LADYBUGS. What do they do? Why are they red? Are any of them blue? All of these questions and more are answered!
Kelly's field notes and Amanda's artwork for this character: https://www.bugsneedheroes.com/episodes/the-yellow-blooded-hero
Join us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bugsneedheroes
Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BugsNeedHeroes
Created by Derek Conrad and Kelly Zimmerman.
Hosted by Amanda Niday and Kelly Zimmerman.
Artwork by Amanda Niday.
Music by Rolemusic.
2022-06-2632 min
THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #45 Jim FrontierHave you ever picked up hitchhiking hippies on the way to a nude beach? This dude has. What is the Hawaiian Meat Grinder? He tells the world about what life is like as a seafarer in the pacific, his trials and tribulations as a Texas A&M Maritime cadet, and how he went back to sea as a hawse-piper. Sea stories of failures, triumph, optimism, and good clean living. I hope you enjoy.Fair winds and following seas.Support the show
2022-05-162h 06THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #44 The UnionistIf you're bored on watch, this is the episode for you! A meandering conversation with a blue collar guy from Philly. Why does pop country music suck so bad? What do you say to a chick that doesn't believe in outer space? Did Nelson Mandela die in prison? We also talk about the beauty of the Rocky movies, boxing, the Great Depression and what people did to survive during hard times. Old films, Marilyn Monroe, and a second hand story about meeting Frank Sinatra in a club called Jilly's.This episode is dedicated to the crew of...
2022-05-062h 03THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #43 The Walkabout SeamanThe Walkabout Seaman is an energetic, pugnacious, Englishman who grew up in the circus. With a cauliflower ear and a heart of gold, he shares with us his experiences living and scraping by in Spain as a cook, planting trees in the Golan Heights of Israel, hitchhiking to Haifa, cooking for the British Army, finding and losing a wife while working on yachts in Florida, and going to work on a U.S. flag cruise ship in Hawaii. Cheers!If you are interested in going to sea visit mymaritimecareer.orgFair winds and following seas.
2022-04-161h 38THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #42 UrsulaUrsula is so salty that her new born baby has a discharge from a tugboat. She is a walking recruitment poster for the U.S. Merchant Marine. A second generation Maine Maritime graduate, she details the differences between a normal college life and that of a maritime college life. We also talk about the squid people of Asia, wonder why fisherman enjoy flirting with getting run over by ships, and the Jones Act.Smooth sailing.theshipslogpodcast@gmail.com@jb_saltySupport the show
2021-07-242h 48THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #41 An Okie From MuskogeeHave you ever seen a UFO at sea, a ghostly Engineer stalk the laundry room, or a U.S. Marine throat punch an aggressive salesman? This guy has... Join me as I sit down with a red blooded American from Oklahoma that has sailed the high seas on everything from tankers to old ass containerships converted to grain carriers. A big thank you to Rainwater Dentistry.You can email me at theshipslogpodcast.comSmooth sailing and following seas.Support the show
2021-05-111h 32THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #40 Captain NemoCaptain Nemo returns! Humpback whales, the Milky Way Galaxy, and crappy Christopher Walken impressions... Seriously, this guy is like a B movie version of Matthew McConaughey. Join me as Captain Nemo gives us the rundown on the new developements in his carreer and makes us laugh.Ask your questions of me and my guests by emailing theshipslogpodcast@gmail.comThank you for listening!Smooth sailing and following winds.Support the show
2021-03-061h 49THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #39 The Burmese CowboyA young woman shot in the streets, a general's son dropping money from a balcony, and one persecuted Burmese sailor. I sit down with The Burmese Cowboy to get the real scoop on what's going down in Myanmar. It is a crazy situation that is hard for most people in the West to wrap our minds around. He was once persecuted by a military dictatorship and has valuable insight to the current struggles in Myanmar. If you have questions for The Burmese Cowboy, email them to theshipslogpodcast@gmail.comThank you for listening to The S...
2021-02-1030 minTHE SHIPS LOGEpisode #38 The Grey BeardJoin The Grey Beard and I for a conversation about what Coronavirus feels like, Jamaican beef patties, and people sailing on fake documents. Will human kind ever be extinguished or will we survive catastophe to live among the stars? Plus Game Stop and Pirates.....You can contact me at theshipslogpodcast@gmail.comThank you to Rainwater Dentistry for supporting the podcast.Thanks for listening and mooth sailing!If you want to support the podcast, click the link below.Support the show
2021-01-301h 01THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #37 Special KThis episode is dedicated to all the seafarers who won't be home for Christmas or Hanukkah. In this Christmas edition Special K tells us about the time Russians showed up to a family party and taught them to swallow lard and drink vodka. Turns out these Russians were from a nearby salvage tug in Baltimore harbor. What did Soviets drink onboard this tug in the 80's? I'll give you a hint, it's not water. Special K has a big heart and shares his experience adopting a family during Christmas time to help the less fortunate. H...
2020-12-122h 43THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #36 TedJust last year, Ted stared into the eyes of a young Filipino sailor as he attempted to pull him to safety on the gangway of a ship in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Ted did not succeed in saving that young Filipino sailors life, but he has some advice for those who may be in a similar situation some day. Ted has a checkered past with some very shocking things to share. He once fled the U.S. to Brazil to escape a legal situation. He lived there for several years before coming back to the States to f...
2020-11-282h 13THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #35 Dave KendrickFrom seagoing freightships, paddle wheelers in North Dakota, and the oil fileds of the Gulf Of Mexico, Dave Kendrick has seen a lot. He has stood toe to toe with a Somalian tough guy while on gangway watch and found love overseas. This salty mariner tells us about his travels and gives advice about staying safe at sea. Did I mention that he saw a ship get blown up while he was in the Navy? Plus a good ghost story at the end. Support the show
2020-11-141h 30THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #34 The Grey Beard and JeffWho in the world is Meow Man? The Grey Beard and Jeff join me to discuss the origins of Meow man, wind powered ships, and mental health at sea. We take a look at seamans centers and churches and the services that they offer to mariners the world over. The Grey Beard offers us some insight into parenthood and what it is like to get prepared for it. For the first time ever, we have a bonafide fact checker, fact checking all of our nonsense on air. Jeff and The Grey Beard offer insight into why and how a...
2020-10-181h 26THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #33 RoscoCorona candy on Halloween? Kids should be scared. Rosco doesn't think trick or treating is a good idea this year. From college, to Marine Corps, to being a teacher, to finally being a merchant marine. Rosco gives us the rundown on why he quit his carreer in education to become an engineer in the merchant marines. He once found Japanese bodies chained to machine guns in a cave on Okinawa. What did he do with the hierloom swords he and his men found in that cave? Tune in to find out. Captain Pef Leg joins the Patreon t...
2020-10-121h 57THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #32 Uncle TomMy Uncle Tom was a man of mystery when I was a child. There are still some jobs he can't talk about. He was a project manager for a submersible dive on the ship wreck of the Titanic. He gives us a rundown of what it was like to see some of the first images of the gash in the starboard side of the hull. He searched for a downed commercial airliner in the icy waters off of Kamchatka while Soviet spy ships hindered their efforts. He also tells us what it was like growing up in rural Pennsylvania...
2020-10-042h 01THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #31 FlynnHave you ever taken the time to sit down with a veteran to listen to what happens when shit hits the fan? Now is that time! Flynn -now a Mariner, was deployed twice to Afghanistan while in the Army. He sits down with me to share his war stories. He is a tough man who endured some bad stuff happening to him and his buddies overseas. Part of his hand blown off by an elusive enemy that walked among him and his friends, a wife back home- worried sick about a voicemail. Flynn lays out a path to help...
2020-09-192h 34THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #30 Mrs. Salty & Tator TotI sit down with two mariners wives to get their perspectives on the maritime industry. What are the challenges to being the spouse of somebody who's gone for most of the time? Having a baby and then your husband goes back to work the next day? Most people wouldn't tolerate such a lifestyle, but these unsung heroes deal with it in stride. We got yoga, the best home security, and organ donation. Why was Tator Tot detained multiple times at the airport as if she was an international fugitive? We explain how Tator Tot is linked to the Netflix...
2020-09-132h 12THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #29 The Meat ManSlinging Meat in South Philadelphia... Not what you are thinking! The Meat Man gives us the rundown on having a side hustle. He has sales pitches that scratch itches. He talks about how he ended up in the Merchant Marine, playing black jack in Panama, and his top three scariest moments at sea. The Meat Man gives a history lesson about The Public Health Service Hospitals and how Merchant Mariners used to get their health care. What's it like when you get close to retirement? We also talk about the recently sunken vessel Gulf Livestock 1, and the dredge that...
2020-09-051h 52THE SHIPS LOGEpisode # 27 The Man From InvernessThe Man From Inverness gives us an update on the current state of the Oil Fields. But first, what the hell is Adrenochrome? Who in the world is the lady in the yellow hard hat? Drill ships being scrapped, quarantines in Mexico, and the oil spill in Mauritius. We talk about the best way to quit smoking and share the smokers prayer from an old friend. We talk cool cars and racing stories from years past. Here is the link to the video of Greenpeace getting repeatedly rammed by the Spanish Navy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2020-08-152h 17THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #26 Colt .45In this episode I sit down with Colt .45 to hear his sea stories. From his time in the U.S. Navy to working on the Western Rivers of the United States he tells it all. He regales us with a ghost story about a Chief Engineer that haunts a boat by dragging chains around in the engine room from a tragedy in years past. He tells us about what it's like being a new guy on an aircraft carrier and flying missions onboard Navy aircraft. His boat was busted out of the notch in bad weather on an ATB...
2020-07-261h 39THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #25 YeagermeisterIn this episode I sit down with Captain Yeagermeister. He tells some crazy stories! Why can't he get into a bar in Japan? Why should you carry an apple with you in Indonesia? Why do mariners make poor spouses? We have an honest conversation filled some abrupt pauses, sad truths, and off air revelations. Sit back and relax as we navigate these rough seas.You can contact the show at theshipslogpodcast@gmail.com. Find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049887163960If you find value in this po...
2020-07-191h 16THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #24 Nate The Dirty SeamanIn this episode I sit down with Nate The Dirty Seaman, an old friend, with better quality audio than the first time. He tells the world about hunting alligators in North Carolina, Walking the streets of Madrid, and declares that the women in Spain are more beautiful than France. He gives us a history lesson on moonshine and actually makes NASCAR sound somewhat interesting. On a more serious note, we talk about the mental health of mariners at sea and what to do if you are stuck on a vessel and feeling depressed. Also, what is it like to...
2020-07-112h 37THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #23 Chef MacheteIn this episode I sit down with a local celebrity, Chef Machete. He tells us about his claim to fame, Lean Sauce. He promises that there is no codeine in the recipe. He hangs out with rappers, has a gold grill, and has his own cooking show coming out! He also regales us with what it was like to cook for a boats crew at sea and shares his secret to keeping a crew happy with the menu. To make a long story short, this is a guy who started out in the maritime industry and is now chasing...
2020-07-041h 13THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #22 Captain PriceIn this episode Captain Price talks about Chernobyl, spending the night inside the exclusion zone, and hiking mountains. You know that abandoned, very creepy, and radiated city close to Chernobyl that is the writing material for our nightmares? She spent the night there! Also, how does a girl that girl that grew up in land locked Colorado grow up to be a tug boat Captain in Houston Texas? Why is Crossfit so damn hard? What is it like to climb a huge volcano in South America? We also talk about WISTA, high school maritime programs, and swimming in open w...
2020-06-271h 38THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #21 Travis GolightlyTravis Golightly is a Dot com pioneer, radio DJ, train conductor, cop, air traffic controller, and U.S. Merchant Marine. He regales us with sea stories from his many amazing careers and meandering travels. Antarctica? Check! Greenland? Check! Diving in muddy lakes? Check! Being yelled at for not correctly vectoring aircraft? Check! Almost making a million dollars before age 21? Check! This guy has some stories. Oh, and lets not forget the crazy lady in the trailer park with the hemorrhoid blood....Check out the Tanker Trash Instagram page here https://www.instagram.com/tankertrash/One of...
2020-06-201h 57THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #20 The Burmese CowboyA man at sea who wasn't paid his wages for 4 months stands up for himself and his shipmates. A man who stood up to a brutal military dictatorship. A man who was placed on a list and not allowed to go home. He sits down to tell his story to the world, the toughest man I know, The Burmese Cowboy. What is it like when the Chief Engineer is paid to silence you at gunpoint? What is it like to be stranded in a strange land where you don't speak the language? What is it like to be onboard...
2020-06-131h 45THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #19 Sea DogIn this episode we have an old salty Houston Pilot talk about life. What was it like working on a tugboat in the 1970's? What is it like learning to be a pilot in one of the most difficult ports in the world? What is the Texas Chicken? Should you get tattoos? Sea Dog gives his take on all these questions and more. Stick around and hear some sea stories that won't be around for ever. Plus, I get hate mail? At the end of this interview you will have a little bit more hair on your chest, sorry...
2020-06-071h 34THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #18 Mr. & Mrs. Capt. JoeIn this episode a husband and wife duo share their experiences. Captain Joe started out on commercial fishing vessels in the Pacific Northwest at the age of sixteen. He has gone on to work in the oil fields in the Gulf Of Mexico, harbor tugs, and has since moved on to tow boats on the East Coast, towing barges. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to not be relieved from watch because your relief is dead? Mrs. Captain Joe works with Covid-19 patients and shares what its like parenting with a husband always gone at sea...
2020-05-291h 05THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #17 The Enlightened OneHold my beer as I sit down with The Enlightened One and discuss some next level shit. The Enlightened One is a Pumpman who has been shipping out in the U.S. Merchant Marine for roughly eleven years. A family man, he drops some knowledge on parenting, how to co-exist with coworkers better, and his views on COVID-19. He shares his favorite places that he has sailed to and his philosophies on debt and money. Buckle up!You can contact the show by emailing us at theshipslogpodcast@gmail.com.Thank you for all of your...
2020-05-161h 38THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #16 The Grey BeardIn this episode, we hear more from The Grey Beard about life and the Merchant Marines. He tells us about growing up in Houston during the 80's, what he did before he joined the Merchant Marines, and regales us with a story of heartache. The Grey Beard gives us a lesson on the difference between Hobo's and Bums, there is a difference... He also shares information on how he joined the Merchant Marines. For more information on the Merchant Marine Apprenticeship that we talk about visit seafarers.org.You can contact me at theshipslogpodcast@gmail.c...
2020-05-021h 33THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #15 Mr. JacksonIn this episode we sit down and talk with a real old timer, Mr. Jackson. He is salty, been around around the world, and is full of wisdom. He has worked on ships that you will only read about in the History Books! He tells us stories from South Africa in the 80's, the Philippines, and being involved in the black market cigarette trade in 1950's Japan. We also talk about why seafarers carry knives and how they can save your life at sea. His opinions on the Corona Virus and what changed his life for the better.
2020-04-101h 11THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #14 D.B. Cooper Part 2D.B. Cooper joins us for part two during the Corona Virus Shut Down. We talk about Nasa and astronauts, drones, and realistic flight simulators. We also discuss the facts of Corona Virus, dispel some myths about it, as well as some wild events and theories on it. A special thank you to everybody in the Maritime industry who is out there still doing their job every day making the economy carry on. D.B. talks about his experiences as a volunteer fire fighter. We also go over the events of Chernobyl and how they relate to what has h...
2020-04-042h 13THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #13 D.B. CooperIn this episode D.B. Cooper shares his thoughts on mortgages, Corona virus, and China. He gives us an in depth look at what it is like to attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and gives advice to anybody looking at attending a maritime college. What is it like working on a ship that is in the shipyard in China? D.B. Cooper explains. Also, growing up in Panama and moving around a lot in a military family. Don't forget that you can contact the show at theshipslogpodcast@gmail.com. Tell us what you think, any s...
2020-03-273h 11THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #12 Second Mate MollyThis episode we talk to Second Mate Molly who navigates large ships around the world and saves peoples lives at sea like it is no big deal. Billy The Bosun is riding shotgun as we hear what it is like being a female in a male dominated industry. We also hear about getting shore leave in Greece, Toyota pick-up trucks, and taking creepy taxi rides. Hear our advice on preparing for Corona virus quarantine and toilet paper shortages.Drop us a line at theshipslogpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show
2020-03-182h 04THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #11 YeagermeisterJoin us in this episode as Yeagermeister tells us about his life as a seafarer. He grew up in a tugboat dispatch office and now Captains an articulated tug and barge. He goes over some good sea stories and some sad sea stories. We remember and honor ghosts of years past who only live on in the stories that are told about them. He has worked with the brother of a notorious killer, become an educated man, and even schools the shows host on some basic celestial navigation. Along the journey of this conversation, Yeagermeister shares the story of...
2020-03-071h 44THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #10 Uncle CraigUncle Craig talks about what it was like during the draft while the Vietnam War was going on, why he joined the Navy, a Voodoo story from Haiti, and the Battle of Saipan. He tells us about his arm wrestling Grand Dad who owned a bar in Galveston Texas called "Sailors Rest", what it is like being a music teacher, and the construction of the Sea Wall. This is my only episode without explicit content, so feel free to let the kids listen to this one while your in the car. If you would like to c...
2020-02-291h 00THE SHIPS LOGEpisode # 9 Jonny BadJonny Bad talks about vasectomies, living in Spain, boat pranks, and he believes in aliens? Join us as we deep dive into topics such as being a cheer leading Dad with tattoos, The Mothman, and how Amazon may take over the world. We also talk about the curreent situation with Bouchard and how there are mariners stuck on their vessels, without pay or reliefs. Check out Jonny Bad's podcast https://thedrunkdrawer.com/ Here is a link to the gcaptain article by Salvatore Mercogliano https://gcaptain.com/bouchard-ordeal-evokes-19th-century-supreme-court-decision/ And don't forget to send us an email at theshipslogpodcast...
2020-02-222h 09THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #8 Davy Jones LockerThis episode gets kind of sad when Davy Jones talks about his old man, the famous Jimmy "Booray". Did he have those propellers tattood on his rear end? Did the old man really jump from the Pier 10 cargo crane? Davy Jones answers these questions. Stories about streaking across a college campus, taking pics of mechete wielding men in a parade in Mexico, and the way life plays out. He also tells us about getting in fights with Scottish kids for being called a Yankee.Davy explains how he cleaned up and gives solid advice to others. Teaching m...
2020-02-152h 19THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #7 The Dirty Seaman & Yosemite Sam The dirty Seaman, Yosemite Sam, and tacos in Mexico. We dive deep into mental health and how much we care about you.These are the sea stories that nobody has ever written down or will write down. You may not believe them all, but you will be entertained by them all. These stories are mostly from Seafarers so there is some salty language. Tuck the kids into their racks, make them sweep the deck, or send them down to the engine room to look for a bucket of steam. These stories are from old folks and young people alike. I...
2020-02-082h 00
LexCentral WorshipFeb 2 • 11:00 • Guest Preacher Rev. Hannah NidayThis week as we worship together, we are excited to welcome Rev. Hannah Niday as our guest preacher. Hannah Niday is originally from Maynardville, TN. While attending Lincoln Memorial University she met her husband Adam. They moved to Washington, D.C. so that she could attend Wesley Theological Seminary for her Masters of Divinity. Upon graduation and the birth of their daughter Audrey, they moved to Lexington, KY for Hannah to begin her chaplain residency. While in Lexington they found Central Baptist Church and it instantly became their home church. Hannah was ordained by Central in 2016 just as she had...
2020-02-0258 minTHE SHIPS LOGEpisode #6 Mike The Coasty These are the sea stories that nobody has ever written down or will write down. You may not believe them all, but you will be entertained by them all. These stories are mostly from Seafarers so there is some salty language. Tuck the kids into their racks, make them sweep the deck, or send them down to the engine room to look for a bucket of steam. These stories are from old folks and young people alike. I am bored on watch and want to hear something new, tell me a sea story...Support the show
2020-02-022h 03THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #5 The Man From InvernessScotland and Texas... What could go wrong? Judgements on Prince Harry? These are the sea stories that nobody has ever written down or will write down. You may not believe them all, but you will be entertained by them all. These stories are mostly from Seafarers so there is some salty language. Tuck the kids into their racks, make them sweep the deck, or send them down to the engine room to look for a bucket of steam. These stories are from old folks and young people alike. I am bored on watch and want to hear something new, t...
2020-01-251h 38THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #4 The Greybeard & JeffA special shout out to our friend Howard Cook, who is very sick. Please visit Howard Cook's go fund me page and donate what you can spare to help him and his family with their medical bills. Listen to stories from Jeff's time in the Marine Corps, getting rowdy at Oktoberfest, and almost dying for a vacuum cleaner. The Greybeard drops knowledge and tells us about being dead in the water on a heavy lift ship.Support the show
2020-01-181h 18THE SHIPS LOGEpisode #3 Captain JackCaptain Jack explains why he learned to fly an airplane, a supreme court case he covered as a newspaper journalist, Y2K, and fighting a nasty ship's fire. These are the sea stories that nobody has ever written down or will write down. You may not believe them all, but you will be entertained by them all. These stories are mostly from Seafarers so there is some salty language. Tuck the kids into their racks, make them sweep the deck, or send them down to the engine room to look for a bucket of steam. These stories are from...
2020-01-1154 minTHE SHIPS LOGEpisode #2 Billy The Bosun & The Burmese CowboyJoin us in this episode as Billy The Bosun regales us with sea stories from his time shipping overseas. Spicy Korean Tacos, The Penguin Club in Saipan, and getting beaten up by Police in England. Support the show
2020-01-0444 minTHE SHIPS LOGEpisode #1 Captain NemoCaptain Nemo regales us with his stories of machine gun wielding meth addicts, flying fish, and sailing onboard the Death Star. Do sailors get seasick? Captain Nemo answers some of the questions that land lubbers have about the maritime industry.Support the show
2019-12-311h 11
Please Save Me2.08 Open For Business with Pat NidayCan a billionaire genius playboy bring Chicago into the 21st century with his humanitarian tech solutions? We brought science consultant Lawrence Rutherford (Pat Niday) onto the podcast to discuss. Share your thoughts about this week's episode of television's best show, Chicago Heroes, with us at @pleasesavemepod on Twitter and Vine.
2019-01-2200 minPlease Save Me1.08 Spots and Stripes with Pat NidayPut your hands over your hearts, because 'tis the season for patriotism. Sarah and Ben break down the big Chicago Heroes Independence Day blowout episode with animal trainer Gregg Radicchio (Pat Niday). They also take a moment to give thanks in a round of What Are You Thankful Fourth!
2018-07-0200 min
Our FatherLI: Christian Fan Fiction with Pat NidayA 13 year old pop culture freak has written Padraic into some Bible Fan Fiction that he calls the “Third Testament”.
Priest: Pad Connelly
Confessor: Pat Niday
2017-09-051h 32
LI: Christian Fan Fiction with Pat NidayA 13 year old pop culture freak has written Padraic into some Bible Fan Fiction that he calls the “Third Testament”.
Priest: Pad Connelly
Confessor: Pat Niday
2017-09-0500 min