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SEO for Established Entrepreneurs: The Basic BSEO for Established Entrepreneurs: The Basic BSEO Tools & Mindset Tips for Entrepreneurs w/ Matt Diamante📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉)There are loads of SEO tools out on the interwebs. But which ones does a small business owner really need to invest in?And what advice can the experts share with you when it comes to those mentally challenging days—in business and with SEO? (Spoiler: plenty!)It’s been a year since Matt Diamante was on the podcast! To say we’re pump...2025-03-2837 minHayek Program PodcastHayek Program PodcastHealthcare — Matt Mitchell on Certificates of NeedOn this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Bobbi Herzberg interviews Matt Mitchell on Certificate of Need (CON) laws, what change in healthcare looks like, and socialized healthcare. Matthew Mitchell is a Senior Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a Senior Fellow in the Centre for Economic Freedom at the Fraser Institute.Read Matt's book, co-authored with Peter Boettke, Applied Mainline Economics: Bridging the Gap between Theory and Public Policy and check out his work on the Realities of Socialism.If you like the show, please subscribe, leave...2024-07-241h 01SEO for Established Entrepreneurs: The Basic BSEO for Established Entrepreneurs: The Basic BThe Best Way to Learn SEO in 2024 w/ Matt Diamante📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉)The best way to learn SEO is to spend years experimenting. The second best way is to listen to two SEO pros chat about the topic. 😉 That way you get to hear what works, what doesn’t, which tools are the best, & more—all without expending your own time, money, & energy! And that’s precisely why I asked Matt Diamante of HeyTony to join me on the podcast. I regularly find myself DMing Matt SEO questions of my own. So… I asked him if he’d...2024-06-0534 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS3:E2 - What Is Index Card RPG?Season 3 continues as the boys review Index Card RPG by Hankerin Ferinale.Index Card RPG has slowly built a die-hard following of DIY RPG creators and players over the past 5 years. Until now, it has been found in 3 hardcopy books and numerous PDF's published by Runehammer.This huge book combines ICRPG's numerous worlds, streamlined D20 rules and critically acclaimed GM know-how all in one PDF, all revised and updated with its latest playtest data, magic system, LOOT tables and so much more.GET ICRPG HERE:https://www.runehammer.online/online-store/Index-Card-RPG-Master-Edition-PDF-p495157491 2024-04-2400 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS3:E1 - What Is Velvet Generation?The boys are back for Season 3, Matty and Jesse revisit Velvet Generation, by Rich Ranallo and Sky Leaton.Velvet Generation is a tabletop roleplaying game of rock and revolution. Players step into the role of an underground band, trying to survive under the Ministry of Music’s bootheel long enough to strike back and topple the regime from below.Check out more at velvetgeneration.comMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-04-1700 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Playlists Instead of Paragraphs?In this bonus episode, the boys have stumbled upon a different (and possibly better) way to create a character backstory. One that involves a playlist of songs instead of paragraphs. Panthro Seabass Dudikoff Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TN7s6CgAcWVybux4H7T5V?si=6f006476b1b94c9eHarrow Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uQmylpLZozHPiu3BsQoxJ?si=5620f2827127459cBerdine Cleargrain Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mRvX6O4JdnYjHpUMIny29?si=76b8fbae65da4f99Dupt Playlisthttps://open...2024-04-1000 minAbout MansfieldAbout MansfieldDr. Matt Herzberg - MISD School Board Candidate InterviewCAMPAIGN 2024 in MANSFIELDDr. Matt Herzberg - MISD School Board Candidate InterviewPlace 1Host: Steve CosioCo-host: Karen MarcucciEarly voting: April 22-30, 2024Election Day: May 4, 20242024-04-0535 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Should Mortal Engines Be A Campaign Setting?Jesse and Matty talk about the 2018 movie, Mortal Engines and whether or not it would make for a good TTRPG campaign setting. The boys discuss possible mechanics, player options, and necessary thematics.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-04-0300 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Gaming Podcasts We LikeIn this bonus episode, the boys discuss their favorite RPG podcasts Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-03-2700 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Teaching Rules and Gamer EgoIn this bonus episode, the boys discuss best practices for GM’s to teach new gaming systems to their playersMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-03-2000 minThe TransactionThe TransactionPeople, People, People! - Kelly Breslin Wright - The Transaction - Ep #1Welcome to the first full episode of The Transaction! We’re kicking things off right with an amazing guest who is known for her time as President and COO of Gong, and as Executive Vice President, Sales at Tableau. Kelly Breslin Wright is now the Founder of Culture Driven Sales and an Adjunct professor at the University of Washington. Kelly joins Host Craig Rosenberg for a fantastic conversation about the shift from traditional sales methods towards a 'Culture Driven Sales' approach, how a company’s mission and values are crucial for internal alignment, and how c...2024-03-141h 00The Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Exploring RiftsIn this Bonus episode, the boys discuss Rifts and the character creation for their weekly gaming groupMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-03-1300 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Should Jesse Hack Dark Sun?Jesse wants to hack the AD&D version of Dark Sun and Matty tries to talk him out of it. The boys discuss the core features and tone of the setting and the mechanics for a supplemental system. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-03-0600 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Avatar The Last Airbender, Star Trek, and For All MankindIn this bonus episode the boys talk about Avatar the Last Airbender, Start Trek, and their corresponding TTRPGsMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-02-2800 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Are Skills Necessary in RPGs?The boys debate the general necessity and purpose of skills in table top roleplaying games.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-02-2100 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBONUS - Would A Survival Crafter TTRPG Be Fun?In this bonus episode, the boys discuss the Survival Crafter genre of video games and wether or not one would work as a TTRPG.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-02-1400 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E12 - Creating A. Campaign (Not A Setting)Season 2 Finale; the boys cover their creative process for creating a campaign.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-02-0700 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E11 - Creating A Minster (Wolves of God)The boys create a Minister using the tools and tables found in Kevin Crawford’s Wolves of GodDisclosure: Matty and Jesse have not received any finical support, influence, or products from Kevin Crawford or Sine Nomine Publishing. They have spent their own money on Wolves of God because they love the game and support Kevin Crawford (and they think you should to - because he makes awesome gaming books). GET WOLVES OF GOD HEREMusic by OB-LIXLogos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-01-3100 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E10 - Creating A StarshipThe boys create a starship for their science fiction setting using the tools and tables found in Kevin Crawford’s Stars Without Number.Disclosure: Matty and Jesse have not received any finical support, influence, or products from Kevin Crawford or Sine Nomine Publishing. They have spent their own money on Stars Without Number because they love the game and support Kevin Crawford (and they think you should to - because he makes awesome gaming books). GET STARS WITHOUT NUMBER HEREMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes th...2024-01-2400 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E9 - Creating A Sci Fi Setting (part 2)The boys further develop their custom science fiction setting using the tools and tables found in Kevin Crawford’s Stars Without Number.Disclosure: Matty and Jesse have not received any finical support, influence, or products from Kevin Crawford or Sine Nomine Publishing. They have spent their own money on Stars Without Number because they love the game and support Kevin Crawford (and they think you should to - because he makes awesome gaming books). 2024-01-1700 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E8 - Creating A Sci-Fi Setting (part 1)The boys set out to create a playable science fiction setting using the tools and tables found in Kevin Crawford’s Stars Without Number.Disclosure: Matty and Jesse have not received any finical support, influence, or products from Kevin Crawford or Sine Nomine Publishing. They have spent their own money on Stars Without Number because they love the game and support Kevin Crawford (and they think you should to - because he makes awesome gaming books). 2024-01-1000 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E7 - Creating A 5e D&D RaceThe boys round out the weird fantasy block by fleshing out the mechanics for their fantasy race in the Dungeons and Dragons 5e rules set.GET WORLDS WITHOUT NUMBER HEREMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2024-01-0400 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E6 - Creating A Fantasy Setting (part 2)The boys return from the holiday break to create part 2 of their weird fantasy setting using the tools and tables found in Kevin Crawford’s Worlds Without Number.Disclosure: Matty and Jesse have not received any finical support, influence, or products from Kevin Crawford or Sine Nomine Publishing. They have spent their own money on Worlds Without Number because they love the game and support Kevin Crawford (and they think you should to - because he makes awesome gaming books). GET WORLDS WITHOUT NUMBER HEREMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 2023-12-2800 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Holiday Grudges and ThanksWill a new Grudge Apprentice lift the curse of Dwarf Day? Will a confused Stormcast Eternal finally get his wings? Who is Final Thunder and why does he make toys for the children? In this special holiday episode of The Jaunty Mantis, the boys summon forth the holiday spirit to serve up a bounty of gaming cheer!Music by Aaron Kenny, DJ Williams, and TchaikovskyLogos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-12-2000 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E5 - Creating A Fantasy Setting (part 1)The boys set out to create a weird fantasy setting using the tools and tables found in Kevin Crawford’s Worlds Without Number.Disclosure: Matty and Jesse have not received any finical support, influence, or products from Kevin Crawford or Sine Nomine Publishing. They have spent their own money on Worlds Without Number because they love the game and support Kevin Crawford (and they think you should to - because he makes awesome gaming books). GET WORLDS WITHOUT NUMBER HEREMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes th...2023-12-1400 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E4 - Creating A Cyberpunk AdventureIn season two the boys finish out the Cyberpunk section by creating an adventure to run for their freshly created setting. Using the tools and tables found in Kevin Crawford’s Citifies Without Number, the boys create an adventure template with myrth and opportunity for PCs.Disclosure: Matty and Jesse have not received any finical support, influence, or products from Kevin Crawford or Sine Nomine Publishing. They have spent their own money on Cities Without Number because they love the game and support Kevin Crawford (and they think you should to - because he makes awesome gaming bo...2023-12-0700 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E3 - Creating A Cyberpunk Setting (part 2)Season two continues with part 2 of the TJM cyberpunk setting workshop. Jesse and Matty demonstrate their tried and true creative process with a special twist. Using the tools and tables found in Kevin Crawford’s Citifies Without Number the boys create a setting from scratch. And you can too!Disclosure: Matty and Jesse have not received any finical support, influence, or products from Kevin Crawford or Sine Nomine Publishing. They have spent their own money on Cities Without Number because they love the game and support Kevin Crawford (and they think you should to - because he ma...2023-11-3000 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E2 - Creating A Cyberpunk Setting (part 1)Season two is devoted to the creative process and genre specific campaign settings. The boys have dedicated the next few episodes to using the tools and tables found in Kevin Crawford’s Citifies Without Number to create a cyberpunk campaign setting from scratch. Disclosure: Matty and Jesse have not received any finical support , influence, or products from Kevin Crawford or Sine Nomine Publishing. They have spent their own money on Cities Without Number because they love the game and support Kevin Crawford (and they think you should to - because he makes awesome gaming books). GE...2023-11-2300 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS2:E1 - Genre In TTRPGSSeason 2 is upon us! Jesse attempts to talk Matty off the ledge as the boys discuss the relevance of genre in table top roleplaying games.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-11-1600 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Baldur's Gate 3: Murder, Romance, and DisappointmentSPOILERS FOR BALDUR’S GATE 3! In this bonus episode of TJM: Forgotten Realms is actually cool, murdering goblins, stealing the idol, romancing a racist alien from another dimension , and using the Guidance cantrip constantly at the table. Also, Basic Gary.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-11-0900 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - What Is A Murder Hobo?In this bonus episode the boys discus “Murder Hobos” and if they are as prevalent as the community makes them out to be. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-11-0200 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Jesse's Re-Obsession With RIFTSIn this bonus episode of TJM we finally get to hear about this RIFTS thing Jesse has been bringing up.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-10-2600 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Disruptive CharactersIn this bonus episode, the boys lightly banter about the differences between acceptable and unacceptable disruptive characters in RPGS.2023-10-1900 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - The D&D MovieIn this bonus episode, the boys discuss the D&D movie…nearly 200 days after its initial release. Enjoy!Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-10-1200 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastBonus - Ahsoka and Modern Star WarsWith Ahsoka concluding this week, the boys discuss the modern state of Star Wars after watching the first four episodes of the series.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-10-0500 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E12 - Does Fantasy Need To Get Weird(er)?Season 1 concludes with a discussion about European/Western/Tolkien fantasy tropes and the reoccurring desire of TTRPG gamers to expand/diverge/stray away from them. The boys discus the dark weirdness of OSR, the fidelity of different fantasy settings, and conclude with some sources ideal for inspiring more “weirdness” in your own game. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-09-2800 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E11 - Magic SystemsWhat do you want out of magic in a roleplaying system? Magic is the mechanic that undoes the rules of the game and how the PCs traverse obstacles. The boys explore the relevance of magic in roleplaying games, different scales of magic for a setting, and different magic systems.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-09-2100 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E10 - PC RolesCaller, Mapper, Quartermaster, and Scribe are roles that originated in the early days of D&D groups but are they still relevant? Has gaming and modern players evolved past them or can we redefine them to serve the modern table experience? In this episode the boys recount a little bit of old gaming culture and some TTRPG tropes as they discuss Player Character Roles.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-09-1400 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E9 - Why YOU Should GMBeing a Dungeon Master or Game Master is f***ing awesome and more people should give it a shot. Due to the perception of a “DM shortage” the boys make their case for the question, why become a Game Master? They share how they started running games and dial in on best practices for starting out or leveling up your GM skills.Return Of The Lazy Dungeon Master HEREMatty would also like to cite the Dungeon Craft YouTube channel as inspiration for this episode. - FOUND HERE Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat...2023-09-0700 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E8 - Character DeathThis episode is all about player character death in RPGs! The boys discuss the deaths of their characters over the years and debate whether or not character death in gaming is a good thing or a bad thing.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-08-3100 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E7 - Can Baldur’s Gate 3 Improve D&D?This episode is all about Baldur’s Gate 3! The boys discuss first impressions and how BG3’s gameplay experience has the potential to change Dungeons & Dragons (as well as TTRPGS in general).Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-08-2400 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E6 - Asking For HelpWhen is it appropriate to ask your GM for help for a character concept that isn’t working? Conversely how should a GM ask for help from their players to get the game on track? In this Jaunty Mantis TTRPG Therapy Podcast, the boys do just that for each other.Matty learned about Index Card RPG from the Dungeoncraft YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX_8-CcCT2c Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-08-1700 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E5 - Alignment?Does alignment have any value in modern RPGS? In this episode Jesse and Matty question the point of player character alignment. They cover different alignment systems from different games and how alignment has changed in D&D over the years. The boys also discuss options for evolving alignment into a meaningful GM resource to help challenge the PCs.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-08-1000 minDivorce etc... hosted by the exEXPERTS (T.H. and Jessica)Divorce etc... hosted by the exEXPERTS (T.H. and Jessica)How Do You Deal with a Smear Campaign? | S3, Ep. 32Have you felt that your ex is trying to smear you during your divorce, whether it's to your kids, your friends or even to the lawyers and court? Dealing with a smear campaign is a highly emotional situation, but it happens far too often. In this episode, we speak to Matt Phifer all about this version of toxic abuse and how to handle it. This is a must-listen for anyone dealing with a high-conflict divorce. (Guest: Matt Phifer, Therapist, Trauma and Emotional Abuse Expert) Email hello@exexperts.com or click here if you would like to set up...2023-08-0733 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E4 - Challenging CharactersWhat are the costs of playing a challenging character? In this episode the boys break down the benefits and drawbacks of exploring backstory, alignment, personality and real world societal norms when playing a fantasy make-believe game for fun.Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-08-0300 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E3 - World Building With A Light TouchHow do you convey an established setting without assigning homework? How do you get your players invested without suffocating them with lore? How much prep is too much? The boys talk about world building in this episode and Matty gets some help with his Eberron game. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-07-2700 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E2 - Creating Sci-Fi SpacesGrab your graph paper and sharpen your pencils for this design episode! As part two of their 5e Spelljammer retrospective, Matty and Jesse delve deep into how they prefer to create sci-fi spaces for any TTRPG with minimal effort and maximum efficiency. Whether it’s a cosmic campaign location, a strange site for a space adventure, or a single event of screwball sci-fi shenanigans - the boys got you covered!Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-07-2000 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1E2: Creating Sci-Fi SpacesGrab your graph paper and sharpen your pencils for this design episode! As part two of their 5e Spelljammer retrospective, Matty and Jesse delve deep into how they prefer to create sci-fi spaces for any TTRPG with minimal effort and maximum efficiency. Whether it’s a cosmic campaign location, a strange site for a space adventure, or a single event of screwball sci-fi shenanigans - the boys got you covered! If you enjoyed any of the ideas we presented in this episode, by all means, steal the sh*t out of them for your game and then te...2023-07-2000 minThe World is About to Turn!The World is About to Turn!To Cultivate Brokenness for the Fullness of LifeWhen you hear the word “cultivate” you may think of a farmer or planting seeds and watching them grow. But not everyone believes they have a green thumb, in a garden or spiritually!  Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos and Deacon Julie Stecker share with Bishop Leila Ortiz the ways they have found the Holy Spirit cultivates incredible things with and through us even in the midst of “poor” growing conditions and the brokenness within our communities. They also share what needs to die, what we need to let go of, so that God can grow more fruit for the sake...2023-07-151h 02The Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastS1:E1 - Velvet Generation w/ Rich RanalloVelvet Generation is a tabletop roleplaying game of rock and revolution. Players step into the role of an underground band, trying to survive under the Ministry of Music’s bootheel long enough to strike back and topple the regime from below.The first official episode of The Jaunty Mantis kicks off with an interview. Just in time for Independent TTRPG month, Matty and Jesse interview, friend of the show Rich Ranallo about Velvet GenerationCheck out Velvet Generation at velvetgeneration.comMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Logos by...2023-07-1300 minThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastThe Jaunty Mantis TTRPG PodcastIntroducing The Jaunty MantisJesse and Matty talk about their shared love for TTRPG gaming, how they got into the hobby, and what this podcast is supposed to be about. The boys also do a retrospective on 5e Spelljammer, now that its been out for almost a year. music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio logos by Shannon Sipes https://thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work2023-07-0800 minThe Fanbase Weekly PodcastThe Fanbase Weekly PodcastEpisode #084 - The Fanbase WeeklyIn this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Daniel Corey (founder - DangerKatt, writer - Bloodworth), Joshua Hauke (creator/illustrator - Tales of the Brothers Three), and Matt Herzberg (creator - Distinct Polar) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the legacy of Stan Lee, the creators' plans for the new Firefly comic book series from BOOM! Studios, whether Jason Todd is the most important Robin, and our weekly trailer round-up with Dumbo, Alita: Battle Angel, Captive State, and Detective Pikachu.2018-11-191h 24Distinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E19 - The CallChellen's encounter with the strange monkey's face puts her in a position to break one of her peoples most sacred precepts. But at what cost?Music:Gaia in Fog by Dan BodanAftermath - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...Artist: http://incompetech.com/Follow Distinct PoplarFacebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplarTwitter: twitter.com/DistinctPoplarInstagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar2018-10-3116 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E19 - The CallChellen's encounter with the strange monkey's face puts her in a position to break one of her peoples most sacred precepts. But at what cost? Music: Gaia in Fog by Dan Bodan Aftermath - Madness Paranoia by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Follow Distinct Poplar Facebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplar Twitter: twitter.com/DistinctPoplar Instagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar2018-10-3116 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E18 - Shadow PuppetsNow that Chellen is in Bree's apartment they have only to wait for her mom to get home. Chellen is still apprehensive about Bree's strange request, to confront her mother and beat her up. Never the less she will remain in the cramped apartment for a least a little while longer, despite her own reservations. While they wait, Bree shows Chellen her vast collection of things she's scavenged from school.Distinct Poplar is a twice monthly young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and narrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Poplar takes place...2018-10-1023 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E18 - Shadow PuppetsNow that Chellen is in Bree's apartment they have only to wait for her mom to get home. Chellen is still apprehensive about Bree's strange request, to confront her mother and beat her up. Never the less she will remain in the cramped apartment for a least a little while longer, despite her own reservations. While they wait, Bree shows Chellen her vast collection of things she's scavenged from school. Distinct Poplar is a twice monthly young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and narrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Poplar takes place in a...2018-10-1023 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E17 - How Will You BeDistinct Poplar is a twice monthly young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and narrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Poplar takes place in a sprawling city, where the supernatural and fantastic things are common place. This vast metropolis looks and feels like a fairy tale kingdom come to life and thrust unceremoniously into the modern era. Here, people practically live on top of one another, covered in the grime and warships of everyday city living, and always keeping an eye out for the dark and sinister things awaiting just around the corner. Here you...2018-09-2626 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E17 - How Will You BeMusicLittle Drunk, Quiet Floats - Puddle of InfinitySmile Quiet Looking Up - Puddle of InfinityBoat Floating - Puddle of InfinityLeoforos Alexandras - Dan BodanSocial:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/distinctpoplarTwitter: https://twitter.com/DistinctPoplarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/distinctpoplar/2018-09-2626 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E16 - RomsChellen does her best to communicate to Bree what it means to be a Rom thus solidifying their newly formed friendship. But theres more to Bree's cry for help at stake...what else must Chellen do to protect her new friend?2018-09-1915 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E16 - RomsDistinct Poplar is a twice monthly young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and narrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Poplar takes place in a sprawling city, where the supernatural and fantastic things are common place. This vast metropolis looks and feels like a fairy tale kingdom come to life and thrust unceremoniously into the modern era. Here, people practically live on top of one another, covered in the grime and warships of everyday city living, and always keeping an eye out for the dark and sinister things awaiting just around the corner. Here...2018-09-1915 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E15 - PoolChellen descends into the giant, empty and ancient swimming pool. Cautiously leaving safety and security to venture deep to an unfamiliar place with Bree. Will she be able to reason with the younger girl, or will things end as badly as Chellen has predicted?2018-08-2916 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E15 - PoolChellen descends into the giant, empty and ancient swimming pool. Cautiously leaving safety and security to venture deep to an unfamiliar place with Bree. Will she be able to reason with the younger girl, or will things end as badly as Chellen has predicted? Music: I Don't See the Branches, I See the Leaves by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/dtv/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution...2018-08-2916 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E14 - 100dChellen enlists some help to figure out what Bree had written on her hand. It reads "100d", and Chellen has to figure it out by lunch time, so she can find the secret special hiding place where Bree waits for her. Too bad this is really all for nothing, Chellen has to stop being friends with Bree and she is not looking forward to telling her.2018-08-1521 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E14 - 100dFollow Distinct Poplar Facebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplar Twitter: twitter.com/DistinctPoplar Instagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar2018-08-1521 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E13 - PunishmentHow would Chellen's parents react to her breaking of the rules of their culture and family identity? Can she risk their ire by becoming friends with Bree?2018-07-2522 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E13 - PunishmentFollow Distinct Poplar Facebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplar Twitter: twitter.com/DistinctPoplar Instagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar2018-07-2522 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E12 - This MomentVisit us Online: www.distinctpoplar.comFollow Distinct PoplarFacebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplarTwitter: twitter.com/DistinctPoplarInstagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar2018-07-1824 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E12 - This MomentWith Bree safe and the tardy bell ringing, Chellen attempts to avoid the creepy disciplinarian, Mr. Blackweal who chases her down the hallways of Cagger Highschool. Can she make it class or will Blackweal catch her?2018-07-1824 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E11 - The BusinessChellen confronts the bully, Durga Drumlicht who's reign of terror over Bree must come to an end. Chellen confronts the bully, Durga Drumlicht who's reign of terror over Bree must come to an end. But Chellen has never confronted a bully before...whatever will she do? Music: I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ I Am Running with Temporary Success from a Monstrous Vacuum by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons...2018-06-2720 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E11 - The BusinessChellen confronts the bully, Durga Drumlicht who's reign of terror over Bree must come to an end. Chellen confronts the bully, Durga Drumlicht who's reign of terror over Bree must come to an end. But Chellen has never confronted a bully before...whatever will she do?Music:I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/I Am Running with Temporary Success from a Monstrous Vacuum by...2018-06-2720 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E10 - A ChampionMUSIC:Cylinder Four by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons...2018-06-1323 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E10 - A ChampionBree needs help but is Chellen the only one who can come to her aid? Surely there has to be someone else in the entire who school more qualified and better suited then Chellen. Because Chellen is a Rom and Rom's don't get involved in the lives of the Typicals.2018-06-1323 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E9 - Protection NeededMUSIC: We Always Thought the Future Would Be Kind of Fun by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Cylinder Two by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ SOCIAL: facebook.com/distinctpoplar twitter.com/DistinctPoplar instagram.com/distinctpoplar2018-05-3018 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E9 - Protection NeededBreegland Van Neef, an odd girl at Cagger Highschool in the city of Distinct Poplar, starts putting up signs at school with a strange request. Is Chellen the only one who's noticing this and what does it mean? *Please Rate and Review us on iTunes. Positive reviews and high ratings help us find new listeners!2018-05-3018 minPrintmakers podcastsPrintmakers podcastsEpisode 21 of the printmakers' podcast with Todd HerzbergFor this episode number 21 I interview Todd Herzberg! He is a MFA student finishing up his degree in printmaking. He does linocuts and photo lithos. We talk about his inspiration, process and journey as an artist and printmaker.To find out more about him and his work you can check out his website at www.toddberzberg.com and on social media @toddherzberg.Check us out on @bgprintmakersSubscribe on itunes:
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Music used for this e...2018-05-2448 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesMy Very Strange Neighbor And My Very Unsightly Back (part4)n this disgusting short story of modern storybook horror; a teenager relates the terrifyingly odd events transpiring in their filthy apartment building. One neighbor in particular has taken a seemingly sinister interest in them, and the unrest suffered from a growing tumor in the teenager's back. Is the creepy neighbor the cause or the cure to this mutation, and will the the main character survive to find out whats befallen them? Find out what happens in this unsettling tall tale set in a fairy tale city with a truly dark and sinister edge. Taking a small break from series 1, this...2018-05-0918 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesMy Very Strange Neighbor And My Very Unsightly Back (part3)In this disgusting short story of modern storybook horror; a teenager relates the terrifyingly odd events transpiring in their filthy apartment building. One neighbor in particular has taken a seemingly sinister interest in them, and the unrest suffered from a growing tumor in the teenager's back. Is the creepy neighbor the cause or the cure to this mutation, and will the the main character survive to find out whats befallen them? Find out what happens in this unsettling tall tale set in a fairy tale city with a truly dark and sinister edge. Taking a small break from series 1, this...2018-04-2514 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesMy Very Strange Neighbor And My Very Unsightly Back (part2)In this disgusting short story of modern storybook horror; a teenager relates the terrifyingly odd events transpiring in their filthy apartment building. One neighbor in particular has taken a seemingly sinister interest in them, and the unrest suffered from a growing tumor in the teenager's back. Is the creepy neighbor the cause or the cure to this mutation, and will the the main character survive to find out whats befallen them? Find out what happens in this unsettling tall tale set in a fairy tale city with a truly dark and sinister edge. Taking a small break from series 1, this...2018-04-1123 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesThat Homeless (part 4)This modern fairytale tells the story of a city neighborhood called Almer’s Way and the strange sickness that has claimed half of it’s residents. Arriving in the form of a noxious cloud that envelopes the neighborhood, the people of Almer’s Way find themselves cut off from the rest of the city—with no way out. The only solution to these events seems to be a mute vagabond and the boy who heralds his unique story. They call him, That Homeless... Taking a small break from series 1, this episode is actually part 4 of a story which went on the feed...2018-03-2818 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesThat Homeless (part 3)This modern fairytale tells the story of a city neighborhood called Almer’s Way and the strange sickness that has claimed half of it’s residents. Arriving in the form of a noxious cloud that envelopes the neighborhood, the people of Almer’s Way find themselves cut off from the rest of the city—with no way out. The only solution to these events seems to be a mute vagabond and the boy who heralds his unique story. They call him, That Homeless... MUSIC: Long Note Three by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/lice...2018-03-2117 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E8 - The Name Face CollectorTwitter: @DistinctPoplarFacebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplarInstagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar/2018-02-2824 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E8 - The Name Face CollectorOn the annual holiday called, The Day of Masks, nobody would know if you played hooky from school. Yet every girl and boy at Cagger High are too scared to try. Because of The Name-Face Collectors...YOUTUBE VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5M2zcpecnE  PODCAST VERSION: https://www.distinctpoplar.com/listen/2018/2/28/s1e8-the-name-face-collectorAudio Fiction RSSTwitter: @DistinctPoplar Facebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplar Instagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar/ Music:Cylinder Seven by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/cylinders/ Artist: http...2018-02-2824 minDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksDistinct Poplar - YA AudiobooksS1:E7 - Not In Anyone's Lifetime (part 4)Chellen decides to confront Blixit and discovers why the boy has been so fixated on her.Twitter: @DistinctPoplarFacebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplarInstagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar/Music:CGI Snake by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/2018-02-1427 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E7 - Not In Anyone's Lifetime (part 4)Twitter: @DistinctPoplarFacebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplarInstagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar/2018-02-1427 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E6 - Not In Anyone's Lifetime (part 3)Chellen returns the notebook and to her surprise finds that it will come back her way before she knows it. Stop by, say "Hello" Twitter: @DistinctPoplar Facebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplar Instagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar/ Music: Is That You or Are You You by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Divider by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/2018-01-3121 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E5 Not In Anyone's Lifetime (pt2)Chellen must see what is in the journal that the spying creeper, Blixit J. Blacht has been using to take notes about her. But if she gets a hold of it, will she be ready for whats inside? MUSIC: I Am Running Down the Long Hallway of Viewmont Elementary by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ The Theatrical Poster for Poltergeist III by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com...2018-01-1024 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E4 - Not In Anyone's Lifetime (part 1)Chellen is bright and hopeful for a brand new semester of her freshman year of high school. Maybe she'll get lucky this time and find somebody in one of her classes thats just like her, a Rom. Being a Rom is all about being a misfit in the city of Distinct Poplar, and sometimes Rom's have difficulties making friends. Stop by, say "Hello" Twitter: @DistinctPoplar Facebook: facebook.com/distinctpoplar Instagram: instagram.com/distinctpoplar/ MUSIC: Chance, Luck, Errors in Nature, Fate, Destruction As a Finale by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) ...2017-12-2726 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E3 - The Ritual (part 2)The moment has come and the ritual is almost complete. What vile intentions do the secret teachers have in store for the students of Distinct Poplar schools? Music Credits: Classic Horror 1 - Dark World    Classic Horror 1 - Dark World by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100471 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Day of Chaos    Day of Chaos by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUA...2017-12-0619 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E2 - The Ritual (part 1)She's been invited to a secret ritual on, The Day of Masks an annual holiday of anonymity where teacher and student alike wear masks to school. She's pretty sure everyone around her is a teacher in disguise, but what is The Ritual and what will she have to do in order to survive it? Music Credits: Land of Phantoms     Land of Phantoms by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100180 Artist: http://incompetech.com/2017-11-2923 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E1 - A Strange Holiday of MasksEventually every neighborhood had their very own Day of Masks. They celebrated with elaborate parades and ghastly looking parade floats. These things were originally designed to be menacing, bright and colorful, but in an off-putting and gaudy kind of way. The messed up idea being, that the newcomers to the neighborhood would see them and get scared. Childish I know, but you should see these things! Music Credits: Kool Kats Kool Kats by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100601 Artist: http...2017-11-0113 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesThat Homeless (part 2) - AudiobookThey call him, That Homeless and his role to play starts with a haunted house, a monster, and a strange curse. Find out what happens in part 2 of this short story of dark storybook fantasy and the magical modern marvel that is the city of Distinct Poplar. This piece is from an e-book called, That Homeless now available on Amazon Kindle, see our website for more details at: www.distinctpoplar.com Music Credits: Inexorable Inexorable by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc...2017-10-2533 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesThat Homeless (part 1) - AudiobookThis modern fairytale tells the story of a city neighborhood called Almer’s Way and the strange sickness that has claimed half of it’s residents. Arriving in the form of a noxious cloud that envelopes the neighborhood, the people of Almer’s Way find themselves cut off from the rest of the city—with no way out. The only solution to these events seems to be a mute vagabond and the boy who heralds his unique story. This piece is from an e-book called, That Homeless now available on Amazon Kindle, see our website for more details at: www.distinct...2017-10-0430 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesS1:E0 - BlackwealBlackweal is an episode of YA audio fiction written and read by Matt Herzberg for Distinct Poplar, a twice monthly series from distinctpoplar.com about the dark and sinister modern storybook city called, Distinct Poplar. Bilby Blackweal is a teacher at Cagger high school who’s career has been stuck ever since “The Incident”. An expert in discipline, Blackweal’s nefarious methods for order are brought into question when “the incident” exposes his truly dark and cruel nature. Distinct Poplar is a young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and illustrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Pop...2017-09-2728 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesMy Mother When I Was YoungerMy Mother When I Was Younger is a piece of audio fiction written and read by Matt Herzberg. On stormy days he remembers his mother and the last time he saw her. At a time when he was just a child, and she was his whole world. When the rains came, she hid them - and all too soon he would find out why. Distinct Poplar is a young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and illustrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Poplar takes place in a sprawling city, where the supernatural and fantastic things...2017-09-0621 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesThe Gurmlacks (part 2)Bren has the Gurmlacks he’s always wanted, but one of them is dead and needs to be disposed of. The ominous warnings of his grandfather’s favorite saying rings in Bren’s ears, “You can’t dig deep enough to dispose of a dead Gurmlack. What will he do next, now that he has them? Distinct Poplar is a young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and illustrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Poplar takes place in a sprawling city, where the supernatural and fantastic things are common place. This vast metropolis looks and feels like...2017-08-3026 minDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesDistinct Poplar: A YA Audiobook SeriesThe Gurmlaks (part 1)The Gurmlacks were once an exotic and highly prized creature found only in Distinct Poplar, but they were hunted to the point of extinction...or so they thought! Join Bren as he accidentally stumbles upon a Gurmlack of his very own. What will he do with it and how will it change his life forever? Distinct Poplar is a young adult (YA) short story series of dark fantasy and storybook horror, written and illustrated by Matt Herzberg. Distinct Poplar takes place in a sprawling city, where the supernatural and fantastic things are common place. This vast metropolis looks and feels l...2017-08-0931 min