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The Incomparable SuperfeedSophomore Lit 172: The Love Song of J. Alfred PrufrockAnd indeed there will be time to discuss this, the most mid-life white-guy crisis poem of all. Lisa Schmeiser discusses T.S. Eliot’s “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (1915).
John McCoy with Lisa Schmeiser
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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
Complete text on the Poetry Foundation website
2025-02-2537 minSophomore LitThe Love Song of J. Alfred PrufrockAnd indeed there will be time to discuss this, the most mid-life white-guy crisis poem of all. Lisa Schmeiser discusses T.S. Eliot’s “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (1915).
John McCoy with Lisa Schmeiser
Show Notes & Links
The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
Complete text on the Poetry Foundation website
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The Incomparable SuperfeedThe Incomparable Mothership 744: Pineapple of DisappointmentMiyazaki Club morphs into Ghibli Club as we discuss 1991’s “Only Yesterday,” written and directed by Isao Takahata. It’s a story of one (childless workaholic?) woman’s search for herself in the past and the present, plus, of course, a deep dive into organic farming.
"Only Yesterday" (Ghibli Club)
Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Steve Lutz, Aleen Simms, Moisés Chiullán and Lisa Schmeiser
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Only Yesterday
Studio Ghibli
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2024-11-291h 32The Incomparable MothershipPineapple of DisappointmentMiyazaki Club morphs into Ghibli Club as we discuss 1991’s “Only Yesterday,” written and directed by Isao Takahata. It’s a story of one (childless workaholic?) woman’s search for herself in the past and the present, plus, of course, a deep dive into organic farming.
"Only Yesterday" (Ghibli Club)
Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Steve Lutz, Aleen Simms, Moisés Chiullán and Lisa Schmeiser
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Only Yesterday
Studio Ghibli
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Ciliberto and FriendsC&F Thursday January 4, 2023On the show... -Jonathan Charles Fox, The River Reporter and That Dog Named Gidget -Wendy Brown -Jaime Lynn Schmeiser, Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce -Rev. Dr. Meg Stapleton Smith, St. John's Episcopal Church, Monticello, NY -Hudson Cooper -Jamie Lazarus -2024-01-041h 12
Ciliberto and FriendsC&F Thursday January 4, 2024On the show...
-Jonathan Charles Fox, The River Reporter and That Dog Named Gidget
-Wendy Brown
-Jaime Lynn Schmeiser, Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce
-Rev. Dr. Meg Stapleton Smith, St. John's Episcopal Church, Monticello, NY
-Hudson Cooper
-Jamie Lazarus
-Jill Hubert-Simon,Sullivan County Public Health Services
-2024-01-041h 11The Incomparable MothershipCrisis on Infinite ParkersHow can “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” live up to its predecessor? It seems like a tough one, but somehow this 2023 sequel manages it. Just don’t expect an ending—it was originally called “Part One” for a reason.
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"
Jason Snell with John Siracusa, Lisa Schmeiser, Shannon Sudderth and Chip Sudderth
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
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NAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape Canada - NAEDA Continues to Fight Right to Repair BillJoin President of NAEDA Canada, John Schmeiser, as he breaks down the Canadian legislative landscape focused on the Right to Repair Bill and where the bill stands as of June 2023.2023-06-1510 minNAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape Canada May 2023 - Parliament Passes Bill C-294In this NAEDA Connect Podcast, host and NAEDA Canada President John Schmeiser, explains the impact of Parliament passing Bill C-294 in May 2023.2023-06-0507 min
Farm Equipment PodcastDiscussing Family Dealerships and Right to Repair with John SchmeiserIn this special episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, Editor/Publish Mike Lessiter visits with John Schmeister, COO of the North American Equipment Dealers Assn.
Let’s jump in now as John shares a bit about his background growing up on the farm and in the family’s farm equipment dealership and how that influenced his career trajectory.2023-05-1728 min
Lions, Towers & ShieldsManly SeamanshipWe return to Huston (John) and Bogart, but there’s also Lauren Bacall, Claire Trevor (Oscar winner for this), Edward G. Robinson and more. The cast is trapped together in a Florida hotel, awaiting a hurricane. It’s a film noir, so there are secrets and gun play, plus the eventual storm to contend with. And a boat.
Key Largo
Shelly Brisbin with Annette Wierstra, Dr. Drang, Lisa Schmeiser and David J. Loehr
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HR Collection PlaylistAsk Me AnythingIn October 2008, I started writing a blog called Recruiting Future, and over the next seven years, I regularly documented the changes that were happening in talent acquisition. As part of my blog, I started publishing interviews with industry practitioners, sometimes as videos but often as audio files embedded in my blog posts. I called these "Recruiting Future Expert Interviews". I soon realised that I had found something I absolutely loved doing and looked for ways of going all in and making this a bigger part of my work.The growth of podcasting gave me...2023-02-2525 min
Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?Ask Me AnythingIn October 2008, I started writing a blog called Recruiting Future, and over the next seven years, I regularly documented the changes that were happening in talent acquisition. As part of my blog, I started publishing interviews with industry practitioners, sometimes as videos but often as audio files embedded in my blog posts. I called these "Recruiting Future Expert Interviews". I soon realised that I had found something I absolutely loved doing and looked for ways of going all in and making this a bigger part of my work.The growth of podcasting gave me...2023-02-2526 min
AgripodGrain and oilseed outlook AND Shortage of Agriculture TechniciansIt's the time of year when many producers and agronomists are attending trade shows, industry meetings and annual general meetings hoping to gain some insights for the next growing season.Chuck Penner with Leftfield Commodity Research gave his outlook for the grains and oilseed markets at Western Canadian Crop Production Show in Saskatoon.He says he's not a predictor but rather spends time doing reconnaissance assembling information on the past growing season and how that may shape the coming year. There is a desperate shortage of agriculture technicians...to the point...2023-01-1825 minNAEDA CONNECTCanada Legislative Landscape December 2022In this episode, John Schmeiser, President of NAEDA Canada, discusses Bill C244 on right to repair. John provides an overview of the bill and how the language in the bill creates serious issues related to emissions, cyber security, safety and more. He also discusses NAEDA's efforts in challenging this bill and current status of Bill C244. 2022-12-1608 min
Talent Savvy42. Going from recruiter to talent advisorThis week Bas van de Haterd, Matthias Schmeißer and Dez s. Papp talk about how to become a talent advisor.
The podcast is based on this article by John Vlastelica on becoming a talent advisor.
https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/talent-strategy/be-seen-as-talent-advisor-by-hiring-managers
A talent advisor is a more strategic recruiter, someone who doesn't just take orders from line management, but is seen as a consultant, an expert when it comes to filling the roles the line might have.
We talk about stop calling intake meetings, intake meetings. Is the...2022-09-2629 minThe Incomparable MothershipWho Will Speak For Fish Police?From Duckman to Dicktown, this week we’re covering cartoons… for grown-ups. These animated series have an adult sensibility, and they don’t all feature obscenity, graphic violence, or sexual acts… though some do! Shows like The Legend of Vox Machina, Harley Quinn, Hit Monkey, and Invincible have an adult audience clearly or primarily in mind, while others, like Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law or The Tick require a deep well of cultural references that might leave children (and many adults) baffled. We discuss the overall trend, highlight shows past and present we love, and puzzle out how some shows (g...2022-06-171h 29Sophomore LitSpoon River AnthologySpoon River…wider than a mile. Okay, now that we have that out of our way, join Lisa Schmeiser as we discuss Edgar Lee Master’s poetic collection *Spoon River Anthology *(1915).
John McCoy with Lisa Schmeiser
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Spoon River Anthology
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Spoon River Anthology (Wikipedia)
Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more. 2021-09-0954 minNAEDA CONNECTBenefits of Using Free Service Technician Test for Recruiting and MoreIn this episode, Mike Kraemer speaks with WEDA CEO John Schmeiser about the free online service technician test that can be used to gauge potential recruits or current technician's knowledge and skill levels. Learn more about this industry-specific test and how members can access it.2021-07-1314 minNAEDA CONNECTCyber and Data Security With SecuvantIn this episode, host Mike Kraemer and WEDA CEO John Schmeiser discuss the importance of the new preferred partner Secuvant, a cyber and data security company. With companies being held for ransom on the rise it's important to realize the magnitude of risk companies are facing if they are not prepared for an attack. Companies have paid upwards of seven figures to release their systems from the grip of a cyber attack. In recent news, you can see the ramifications of these attacks and their crippling effect. Learn more about this new partnership and the services they can provide t...2021-07-0715 minThe Incomparable MothershipSelfie in the Weed RoomGet out your ice skates, baseball bats, kitchen knives, and samurai swords—pretty much any weapon at hand, because we’re watching 2011’s “Attack the Block”! While not officially part of the Cornetto Trilogy, this British alien-invasion film shares a lot of DNA with those movies, and it’s about as close an analog to “Shaun of the Dead” as you’ll find—but with the comedy dial turned down a bit. It features career-making performances by John Boyega and Jodie Whittaker, who went on to become the faces of famous sci-fi franchises. And after the last 10 years, some of the social commen...2021-07-041h 03The Incomparable MothershipSummer of Man-ThingWe know there are a lot of superhero movies out there. Sometimes it seems like there are so many, it’s as if a random-number generator just assigned pieces of intellectual property to film directors. But where some might despair at this situation, we looked at it as an opportunity to harness the terrible power of the random-number generator and use our own creativity to assign the right directors to the right comic-book film projects. Now listen to our choices and try to tell us that any currently in-production films are any less ridiculous.
Jason Sn...2021-05-231h 19
NAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape - Canada AprilJohn Schmeiser, CEO of the Western Equipment Dealers Association discusses current events in Ottawa. In late March Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that the first federal budget in more than two years will be delivered on April 19. The budget is expected to provide a full accounting of all government spending through the pandemic, which has sent the deficit for the fiscal year to almost 400 billion dollars.2021-04-0711 minNAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape - March 2021 CanadaIn this episode, John Schmeiser CEO of WEDA shares an update on some of the initiatives underway in Ottawa.2021-03-0409 minNAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape February 2021 - CanadaJohn Schmeiser, CEO of the Western Equipment Dealers Association, gives us an update on what is happening in Ottawa. Also a rundown of some of the Western Equipment Dealers Association's planned government affairs activities for 2021. 2021-02-1609 minNAEDA CONNECTState of Workforce Development Part 3Part 3 - WEDA’s State of Workforce Development Survey.Association CEO John Schmeiser discusses more key findings in the last of this three-part series. The Western Equipment Dealers Association conducted an invitation-only survey of key CEOs, shareholders, and senior managers to learn more about the state of workforce development. The intent was to find how deep the talent pool was with future managers and what the needs were and what challenges dealers faced in this important area. In this three-part series of podcasts, we review the results of the survey and share the short-term, long-term, and...2021-02-0812 minNAEDA CONNECTState of Workforce Development Part 1Part 1-WEDA’s State of Workforce Development Survey. Association CEO John Schmeiser reacts to what the survey revealed in part one of this three-part series. The Western Equipment Dealers Association conducted an invitation-only survey of key CEOs, shareholders, and senior managers to learn more about the state of workforce development. The intent was to find how deep the talent pool was with future managers and what the needs were and what challenges dealers faced in this important area. In this three-part series of podcasts, we review the results of the survey and share the short-term, long...2021-02-0812 minNAEDA CONNECTState of Workforce Development Pt 2Part 2 - WEDA’s State of Workforce Development Survey.Association CEO John Schmeiser discusses key findings in part two of this three-part series. The Western Equipment Dealers Association conducted an invitation-only survey of key CEOs, shareholders, and senior managers to learn more about the state of workforce development. The intent was to find how deep the talent pool was with future managers and what the needs were and what challenges dealers faced in this important area. In this three-part series of podcasts, we review the results of the survey and share the short-term, long-term, and ski...2021-02-0813 min
Biff! Superhero TV and moviesWandaVision S1E1-E2: "Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience"/"Don't Touch That Dial"Marvel launches its first foray into producing its own TV shows, and of course we’re here to talk about it. And because it’s just too important to leave to us, we also invite our good pal Lisa Schmeiser to join us as we discuss the sitcom trappings, giving two underused characters a chance to shy, and, of course, our theories behind what’s going on.
To get your question discussed on the show, email us at biff@theincomparable.com or find us on Twitter.
WandaVision Season 1, Episodes 1-2
Dan Moren...2021-01-1955 minNAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape, January 2021- A Year In Review- CanadaJohn Schmeiser, CEO for the Western Equipment Dealers Association. Caps off 2020 with a year in review, intending to point out some of the significant political and government events of the past year that have impacted our country, government, businesses, and lives. 2021-01-0611 minNAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape December 2020 CanadaIn this episode, John Schmeiser, CEO for the Western Equipment Dealers Association discusses the Federal Government’s Fall Economic Statement.In lieu of a federal budget, the statement was provided to address the ongoing effects and the Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic & most notably for our equipment dealer members, the government has announced a number of emergency business supports. 2020-12-0408 minNAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape November CanadaIn this edition of Legislative Landscape, John Schmeiser, CEO of the Western Equipment Dealers Association addresses the impact that the U.S. election results may have on Canada.2020-11-1011 min
NAEDA CONNECTLien IssuesFew things in the equipment industry generate as much discussion (or fear) as lien laws. When most people think about these laws, their thoughts are rarely good. There are so many horror stories about lien laws that some people refer to them as paper terrorism. However, when UCC filings are properly executed, they’re worth their weight in gold, especially to an equipment dealer. The Western Equipment Dealers Association has done a lot of work to provide dealers with guidance and access to tools to help them make sure the equipment they take in for trade from cus...2020-10-1408 minNAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape - October 2020 - CanadaIn this episode, John Schmeiser CEO of WEDA addresses Right to Repair (R2R) and the modifying of farm equipment.2020-10-0109 minNAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape Canada September 2020In this episode, John Schmeiser CEO of WEDA discusses the Canadian governments response to the COVID-19 pandemic, continued border measures, a conditional deal for a COVID vaccine, and the potential of a forced election.2020-09-0508 minNAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape Canada August 2020WEDA has long sought the harmonization of dealer protection statutes to ensure there is one consistent set of rules in the market place. With this in mind, WEDA had lobbied the Alberta government, encouraging them to update their legislation with neighboring jurisdictions. Earlier this year, the province of Alberta followed through by adopting many of WEDA’s recommendation. WEDA CEO John Schmeiser provides some background on the most significant changes impacting dealers in the province.2020-08-2613 min
Comic Book Club (from The Incomparable)The Years Have Pants (The Incomparable 526)Want to pick up a comic book or graphic novel and don’t know where to start? Our panel has a bunch of very different ideas for you to choose from! We’ve made a list of nearly two dozen for you to try—all available in collections, all ready to pick up without knowing anything about history or backstory or continuity or anything. Host Jason Snell with Chip Sudderth, David J. Loehr, Lisa Schmeiser, John McCoy and Nathan Alderman.2020-08-031h 15NAEDA CONNECTLegislative Landscape Canada July 2020Connecting pieces of farm and construction equipment or implements from different manufacturers has been a long-standing practice that has been accepted within the industry over the past 100 years. As the language in the new USMCA is being finalized, WEDA has partnered with other associations in raising the issue to ensure that this connectivity will continue with the new trade agreement. John Schmeiser, CEO of WEDA provides an update on their lobbying efforts. 2020-07-2708 minNAEDA CONNECTDealer-Manufacturer Relations SurveyIn this episode, WEDA CEO John Schmeiser discusses the Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey and how dealers, dealer associations, and manufacturers use the survey to improve the relationship between dealers and manufacturers.2020-06-2218 minNAEDA CONNECTQuestions To Ask Before Acquiring A New Manufacturer Section 2 - Part 7In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing on product distribution channels and product information. Download Brochure2020-05-0715 minNAEDA CONNECTQuestions To Ask Before Acquiring A New Manufacturer Section 2 - Part 6In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing on contract termination by a dealer and discusses other requirements including physical and operational considerations. Download Brochure2020-04-2913 minNAEDA CONNECTQuestions To Ask Before Acquiring A New Manufacturer Section 2 - Part 5In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing on contract termination by the manufacturer. Download Brochure2020-04-2814 minNAEDA CONNECTQuestions to Ask Before Acquiring A New Manufacturer: Section 2 - Part 4In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing on service tools, personnel training, and manufacturer warranty policies. Download Brochure2020-04-1014 min
NAEDA CONNECTWEDA Efforts Amid COVID-19 CrisisIn this episode, WEDA's CEO John Schmeiser discusses what the association has been doing on behalf of its members amid the COVID-19 crisis from essential services and trade, to the border, and conversations with manufacturers on dealers issues. 2020-04-0116 minNAEDA CONNECTQuestions to Ask Before Acquiring A New Manufacturer: Section 2 - Part 3In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing terms of payment and parts return policy. Download Brochure2020-03-2512 minNAEDA CONNECTQuestions to Ask Before Acquiring A New Manufacturer: Section 2 - Part 2In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing on financial requirements and product stocking and performance. Download Brochure2020-03-0613 minNAEDA CONNECTQuestions to Ask Before Acquiring A New Manufacturer: Section 2 - Part 1In this episode, John Schmeiser discusses Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer which focuses on the term of contract and legal authority which includes contract considerations, modifications, trade area, market penetration, and power of attorney. Download Brochure2020-02-2716 minNAEDA CONNECTQuestions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer: Section 1 - Part 2This podcast series discusses questions dealers need to ask before acquiring a new manufacturer. In this episode, John Schmeiser discusses the last 5 of the 10 desirable provisions in a contract.2020-01-2715 minNAEDA CONNECTQuestions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer: Section 1 - Part 1This podcast series discusses questions dealers need to ask before acquiring a new manufacturer. In this episode, John Schmeiser discusses 5 of the 10 desirable provisions in a contract.2020-01-2715 min
NAEDA CONNECTDealer/Manufacturer Relations Key Principles - Part 2WEDA has developed a series of key principles that are important to dealers in their relationship with their various suppliers. These principles recognize key areas of the operating environment and are fundamental to the success of an independent dealership. In Part 2 of this two-part series, John Schmeiser, CEO, WEDA, discusses: Amendments/New Dealer AgreementsPurityWarranty ProceduresInventory Ordering 2019-09-1217 min
NAEDA CONNECTDealer/Manufacturer Relations Key Principles - Part 1WEDA has developed a series of key principles that are important to dealers in their relationship with their various suppliers. These principles recognize key areas of the operating environment and are fundamental to the success of an independent dealership. In Part 1 of this two-part series, John Schmeiser, CEO, WEDA, discusses: Termination of Dealer AgreementSubstantial Change in a Dealer’s Competitive CircumstancesInventory Repurchase RequirementsOwnership TransfersManagement Changes2019-09-1216 minNAEDA CONNECTIndustry Relations Task ForceMike Kraemer discusses the Industry Relations Task Force (IRTF) with John Schmeiser, CEO, Western Equipment Dealers Association. 2019-06-2513 min
Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)Evil Dukes Are the Worst (The Incomparable Mothership 441)
In this era of peak TV, with more than 500 scripted English-language series on the agenda for 2019, what better time for our very well-read panel to suggest books and book series they’d like to see turned into new TV shows? If you’re a TV producer, you’d better act fast—since we recorded this episode, one of our picks has already been announced as a new project! If you’re not a TV producer, consider this a great reading list of books that you’ll like so much you’ll wish they were adapted into TV shows.
Host Jason S...2019-01-131h 13
TeeVeeLegends of Tomorrow S4E8 Review: "Legends of To-Meow-Meow"Don’t worry if you forgot to bring your bananas—this episode is full of them. We venture into our time-traveling crew’s midseason finale, which covers everything from Zari turning into a cat to a Legends crew populated entirely by puppets. Plus, how many John Constantines is enough John Constantines? Only one way to find out.
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Legends of Tomorrow Season 4, Episode 8
Lisa Schmeiser with Tony Sindelar and Dan Moren
Referenced Works2018-12-1438 minSophomore LitLittle House in the Big WoodsWolves, fiddles, maple candy, and manifest destiny. Lisa Schmeiser discusses Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
John McCoy with Lisa Schmeiser and Kelly Guimont
Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more. 2018-06-071h 06
The Incomparable Arrow feedTeeVee 272: Arrow Flashback S1E7-8 Review: "Muse of Fire/Vendetta"The Speedy Arrowcast team is back for another Flashback episode, covering episodes 7 and 8 of season 1. This week, the guys are joined by special guest Lisa Schmeiser to talk about this two episode arc involving the Huntress. Important topics include creepy father-daughter relationships, how there’s no cure for bad (or no) chemistry, and why the heck nobody has yet dug up a Tommy Merlyn doppelgänger. Also, Lisa shows the team how you REALLY do a recap. To subscribe to all our Arrow-related content, check out this feed: http://feeds.theincomparable.com/arrow Host Dan Moren with John Moltz, Guy...2017-07-191h 07Biff! Superhero TV and moviesArrow Flashback S1E7-8 Review: "Muse of Fire/Vendetta" (TeeVee 272)
The Speedy Arrowcast team is back for another Flashback episode, covering episodes 7 and 8 of season 1.
This week, the guys are joined by special guest Lisa Schmeiser to talk about this two episode arc involving the Huntress. Important topics include creepy father-daughter relationships, how there’s no cure for bad (or no) chemistry, and why the heck nobody has yet dug up a Tommy Merlyn doppelgänger. Also, Lisa shows the team how you REALLY do a recap.
To subscribe to all our Arrow-related content, check out this feed: http://feeds.theincomparable.com/arrow
...2017-07-191h 07
DownloadArtisanal Soda BarsAmazon is looking to push organic kale with its purchase of Whole Foods, while also taking on clothing subscription services with a new apparel box service. Over at Apple, an internal meeting about secrecy leaked to the press. Oh, sweet irony.
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Guest Starring: Lisa Schmeiser and Megan Morrone
Links and Show Notes Amazon to Buy Whole Foods for $13.4 Billion...2017-06-2250 min
Old Movie Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)He's Way Better Than Fonzie (The Incomparable Mothership 348)
A bunch of people born in the 1970s discuss two films from that decade about young people coming of age: 1973’s “American Graffiti” and 1979’s “Breaking Away.” The first is a film (set in 1962) featuring young people driving around a northern California town on the last night of summer before reality sets in; the second is about young people riding bikes (and swimming in a quarry) in Indiana. The first comes from the future director of “Star Wars”; the second comes from the future director of “Krull”. Both are full of faces you will recognize. And both have interesting things to say about...2017-04-161h 44Comic Book Club (from The Incomparable)You Had Me at 'Splorch' (The Incomparable 336)Comic book movies got you down? Too much of the same old thing? This episode has the cure for what ails you, as we pitch a bunch of great comics that we’d like to see get the big-screen treatment that would be guaranteed to enliven the genre. And maybe along the way, we’ll add to your comics reading list, too. Host Jason Snell with John McCoy, David J. Loehr, Monty Ashley, Moisés Chiullan and Lisa Schmeiser.2017-01-211h 17
Zeitreise / Sportgeschichte(n)1985: Interview mit Boris Becker"Aus Misserfolgen kann ich mehr lernen als aus den Siegen" - Boris Becker über seine Niederlagen
Mit 17 Jahren feierte er seinen ersten Wimbledon-Sieg und kein anderer prägte die deutsche Tennis-Szene wie er. Zusammen mit Steffi Graf machte er diesen Sport in Deutschland zum Massensport. Boris Becker war über Jahre der populärste Tennisspieler des Landes.
Borg als Vorbild
Boris Becker kam am 22. November 1967 in Leimen bei Heidelberg zur Welt. Den ersten Kontakt zum Tennis bekam er bereits im Alter von drei Jahren im Tennis-Club seines Vaters. Als 10-Jähriger gewann er seine ersten Turniere und wurde bald in die Nachw...2016-02-1800 min
The Incomparable Star Wars feedThe Incomparable 280: They're Not AloneOur many-part analysis of “The Force Awakens” continues. In this episode we praise the casting of Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac, and ponder how the diversity of the “Star Wars” universe has increased. Plus, did Luke hide something in all the droids? Why does Finn hold a lightsaber like a baseball bat? Why would one of the Weasley brothers become a fascist? And ultimately, why is this film redemptive for the franchise as a whole? Host Aleen Simms with Lisa Schmeiser, Erika Ensign and David J. Loehr.2015-12-251h 11
The Incomparable Game ShowCabaret of FireWelcome back to “Inconceivable!”, the show that tests two teams’ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure.
In our latest episode, our panel of panels susses out fake video game villains and knightly houses, plays a game of “What’s the magic word?”, and teases apart some mashed-up “classic” sci-fi movies. Joining host Dan Moren and scorekeeper Lex Friedman are Brian Hamilton (Game of Thrones flashcast), Liz Myles (Verity!), John Moltz (Speedy Arrowcast), Brianna Wu (Isometric), Chip Sudderth (Two-minute Time Lord), and Lisa Schmeiser (The Flash Flashcast).
Inconceivable! Episode 7
Dan Moren and Lex Friedman...2015-11-0457 minInconceivable! (from Game Show)Cabaret of Fire (Game Show 22)
Welcome back to “Inconceivable!”, the show that tests two teams’ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure.
In our latest episode, our panel of panels susses out fake video game villains and knightly houses, plays a game of “What’s the magic word?”, and teases apart some mashed-up “classic” sci-fi movies. Joining host Dan Moren and scorekeeper Lex Friedman are Brian Hamilton (Game of Thrones flashcast), Liz Myles (Verity!), John Moltz (Speedy Arrowcast), Brianna Wu (Isometric), Chip Sudderth (Two-minute Time Lord), and Lisa Schmeiser (The Flash Flashcast).
Host Dan Moren and Lex Friedman with Brian Hamil...2015-11-0457 minBook Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)I Read It All (The Incomparable Mothership 267)
Our Book Club reconvenes to cover two books that are both sort of about the end of the world: Paolo Bacigalupi’s “The Water Knife” and Neal Stephenson’s “Seveneves.” Regional apocalypses versus worldwide apocalypses! Plus, what else are we reading?
Host Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Serenity Caldwell, Lisa Schmeiser and David J. Loehr
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(As always, if you don’t want to be spoiled about the books, don’t listen!)
"City of Quartz" by Mike Davis
Julian May Galactic Milieu Series
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The Incomparable Radio TheaterFrench-ishA prominent fashion designer is murdered, and his model girlfriend is the prime suspect. But when Doll Tearsheet begins to pull on one thread, the whole case starts to unravel…
"Doll Tearsheet, Private Eyeful"
David J. Loehr
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Written by David J. Loehr
Directed by Serenity Caldwell
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The Incomparable Game ShowCounterclockwise: All-Father Knows BestThis month’s Counterclockwise topic is the Marvel Cinematic Universe! And joining us to discuss four Marvel-themed topics are superhero aficionados Lisa Schmeiser and John Moltz. We do some fantasy casting, offer our choices for best and worst Marvel Cinematic Universe releases, plan future Marvel films, and try to find the comedy in super situations.2015-05-2744 minBook Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)Eat Pray Love Die Survive (The Incomparable Mothership 231)
The end of the world is here, or in the near future, or in the far future, or maybe all three? Our Book Club reconvenes to talk about three somewhat apocalyptic novels: “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel, “The Peripheral” by William Gibson, and “Slow Apocalypse” by John Varley.
Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser, David J. Loehr, Monty Ashley and Scott McNulty
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Referenced...2015-01-241h 28The Incomparable Radio TheaterRehearsing in the ZeppelinDid you know that we’re releasing a season of Incomparable Radio Theater in 2015? It’s true! In fact, right now we are rehearsing the script on the Incomparable Zeppelin… let’s listen, shall we?
Previewing our 2015 season
David J. Loehr with Serenity Caldwell, Erika Ensign, Lisa Schmeiser, Steve Lutz, Jason Snell, Tony Sindelar, Dan Moren, Monty Ashley, Philip Michaels, Scott McNulty and John Siracusa
Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more. 2014-12-2305 minBook Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)A Very Different Idea of Fun (The Incomparable Mothership 225)
It’s your usual detective story, with a guy obsessed with a mystery, a femme fatale, and… an asteroid that’s about to kill most of the living things on the earth? That’s the premise for “The Last Policeman” by Ben Winters. We liked the book (and its two sequels) quite a lot, though that comes with a big caveat based on what your definition of “fun” is, and apparently if you’re a soulless monster or not. Plus: What are we reading?
Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Lisa Schmeiser and David J. Loehr
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The Periodicalist7: Episode IV: A New Hope (The Periodicalist)Jason Snell just left his editorial career of 20 years, most of it spent at IDG, and most of that at Macworld magazine. He's happily retooling his professional life to meet his interests: expanding The Incomparable network of pop-culture podcasts; launching Six Colors, his editorial site featuring reviews and reporting about technology, centered around Apple; and co-hosting the Clockwise and Upgrade podcasts on Relay.fm. He tells us about rebooting and starting new things.
Glenn Fleishman, your loyal host of The Periodicalist, is shutting down The Magazine after 18 months of ownership and trying to make it thrive. He's...2014-11-231h 06Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)You Ain't No Nice Guy (The Incomparable Mothership 210)
Take your flu medication, head west out of the abandoned cities, and join us for our discussion of Stephen King’s classic novel “The Stand.” We discuss why we enjoy (literary) apocalypses, question King’s setting of the revised edition in 1990, and join forces with an impossibly wise Yoda figure to plan the ultimate battle between the forces of good and the forces of Vegas. Baby, can you dig your man?
Post-show: Our own personal apocalypse plans, revisited.
Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Lisa Schmeiser, Monty Ashley and John Siracusa
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Back to WorkEpisode 175: Andy is the Stuff of NightmaresTOPIC: "Creativity" where you din't expect it.
This week, Dan and Merlin talk about PIXAR, creativity, and FoldingText before finally succumbing to the treachery of Skype.
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5by5 | The Incomparable #197: Fail FastWe love Pixar, and we're a bunch of creative professional types. So as you can imagine, we devoured "Creativity Inc.", by Pixar president Ed Ca...2014-06-1150 minThe Incomparable Star Wars feedThe Incomparable 193: Don't Worry, We Got ThisThe casting for “Star Wars: Episode VII” has been announced, and so our team of interested “Star Wars” fans has arrived to break down the returning actors, the new faces, and our hopes for the future of the franchise. Plus we talk Kremlinology and Soviet industrial design, lament a bag of villains, and confuse screenwriters with pasta. Host Jason Snell with Serenity Caldwell, Lisa Schmeiser, John Siracusa, Dan Moren and Andy Ihnatko.2014-05-031h 19Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)Man versus Mars (The Incomparable Mothership 187)
Our Book Club reconvenes to discuss “The Martian” by Andy Weir. It’s a nuts-and-bolts adventure about a stranded astronaut who uses his botany and engineering skills to stay alive on Mars. Did we mention botany? And engineering? There’s a lot of both. Also, we tell you what we’re reading.
Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser, Lex Friedman, Scott McNulty and John Moltz
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"The Martian" on Amazon
2014-03-241h 13The Incomparable Radio TheaterThe Spooky Twist; The FogA roller-derby champion discovers what it means to be a legend; Canadian separatists threaten a ship on New Year’s Eve, and only The Fog and Margo can stop them. Brought to you by Cornet Blue Disposable Facial Tissue and Chock Full Of Coffee.
Season 0, Episode 3
David J. Loehr with Philip Michaels, Lisa Schmeiser, Serenity Caldwell, Lex Friedman, John Siracusa, Steve Lutz, Dan Moren and Jason Snell
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Written by David J. Loehr
Directed by Serenity Caldwell
Produced and edited by Jason Snell
Or...2013-12-2327 minBook Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)I Assume Everyone is Awful (The Incomparable Mothership 166)
Awful people can make great art. Nice people can write bad books. Can you separate the creator from the art? We struggle with Orson Scott Card and his (rightfully) classic novel “Ender’s Game” and go on to list other writers and series who we’ve hand to break up with. To make things not entirely disappointing, we also talk about authors and series that have never let us down.
Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser, Scott McNulty, Dan Moren and David J. Loehr
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Sponsored by Warby Parker, the rebels of quality eyewear...2013-11-031h 15Back to WorkEpisode 119: Big Bag of Pandora's PotatoesTOPIC: Macintosh Nostalgia and Utter Apple ID Madness.
This week, after an entirely appropriate amount of very important follow-up, Dan and Merlin talk about Susan Kare's original Mac icons, why they're not going to be appearing on John Siracusa's t-shirt, plus the litany of completely monkeyballs problems that now has Merlin ready to literally shoot his Apple ID in the back of the head, mob-style.
Links for this episode:[SPONSOR] Squarespace.comBuild a Website - Squarespace - Squarespace is the easiest way for anyone to create an exceptional website. Pages, galleries, blogs...2013-05-141h 28The Incomparable Radio TheaterTwo-Fisted Tales of Tesla; Jenny LaneTesla and Dot meet Jules Verne and Georges Seurat; Jenny Lane tries to sort through a series of red herrings in order to find a murderer. Plus, Melkot Elevators and Grantham Manor Tea Biscuits.
Season 0, Episode 2
David J. Loehr with Jason Snell, Serenity Caldwell, Glenn Fleishman, Scott McNulty, Greg Knauss, Steve Lutz, John Siracusa, Dan Moren, Jason Snell, Monty Ashley, Lisa Schmeiser, Andy Ihnatko, Lex Friedman, Sarah Barbour and John Moltz
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Written by David J. Loehr
Directed by Serenity Caldwell
Produced and edited by...2013-05-0225 minThe Incomparable Radio TheaterGalaxy Scouts; The FogIn anticipation of our first original season of Incomparable Radio Theater coming later this year, we’re re-presenting the material from the two previous radio theater episodes of The Incomparable as a sort of “season zero.”
In this episode, Timmy Preston and the Galaxy Scouts discover a mysterious stowaway and The Fog and Margo encounter a man and some menhirs. Plus: Carl Phillips and The Gotham News Roundup.
Season 0, Episode 1
David J. Loehr with Andy Ihnatko, Steve Lutz, Monty Ashley, Dan Moren, Philip Michaels, Dan Frakes, John Siracusa, Glenn Fleishman, Sarah Barbour, Ben Boychu...2013-04-0119 minComic Book Club (from The Incomparable)Kind of Like a Dinosaur (The Incomparable 132)Don’t make us angry… you wouldn’t like us when we’re angry. Our Comic Book Club talks all things Hulk. We begin with a discussion of two She-Hulk series, by John Byrne and Dan Slott, and then move to talk about Proper Hulk, Gray Hulk, Red Hulk, Planet Hulk, Ruffalo Hulk, and more! Plus: What are we reading? (Jason gets really excited about “Hawkeye,” who is not a Hulk.) And, other than being green, how is the Hulk like parsley? Channel your inner rage and listen to this episode. Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser and Jason Brightman.2013-03-241h 04Comic Book Club (from The Incomparable)An Ending Ten Years in the Making (The Incomparable 40)After long delays, our Comic Book Club discusses Warren Ellis and John Cassaday’s “Planetary,” which is only fitting given that the 27-issue series took 10 years to be released. We also talk about how hard it is to write a satisfying ending to any fictional work. Host Jason Snell with Lisa Schmeiser and Jason Brightman.2011-05-1752 min
Deconstructing DinnerFred Eaglesmith / Cross-Canada Trike Tour IV (Quebec - Newfoundland)Fred Eaglesmith Deconstructing Dinner has long incorporated music into many of our episodes. From Phil Vernon's tunes about Percy Schmeiser, Biotechnology and Terminator Seeds, to Terry Winchell's Pesticide Song and Todd Butler's Farmer Dan, there is clearly no shortage of tunes out there that help add to our weekly content. In the second half of this episode, we meet with one musician who has long been writing pieces about farming and rural life in Southern Ontario and that is well-known bluegrass performer Fred Eaglesmith. The Juno Award winner has been compared to such icons as Woody...2008-08-1658 min