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The Activist BubbleThe Just CrusadersToday we explore the fifth and final group of Activist Leaders: the Just Crusaders. On the “Leader Ship” they would occupy the Crow’s Nest. Because of that bird’s eye view and perceived distance from the rest of the community, Just Crusaders are uncompromising in their focus on the mission - on what fights we’re in now and what challenges lie directly ahead. They are bold, passionate, and relentless in their advocacy and they are not afraid to let other Activists know what they think is just, no matter the issue. Sometimes provocative, Just Crusaders can ruffle feathers a...2022-06-291h 45

The Activist BubbleThe Lead ActorsToday we explore all of the ways in which a Lead Actor Activist shines. These leaders stand out for the unique talents and skills they bring to the table. They are engaging and magnetic. Personable and passionate. Nurturing and vulnerable. On the "Leader Ship" they would be at home in the galley, as the chef. Leading from the "side" means that they contribute indirectly - so they might not be hoisting a sail, but the boat isn't going anywhere if everyone is hungry. Join us to explore all the ways these Activists make a world of difference and how a...2022-06-011h 30

The Activist BubbleThe Good SoldiersLet's hear it for the Good Soldiers! These Activists contribute so much to the Democratic Activist Community. By "leading from within," the Good Soldiers employ a subtle mentorship style of leadership. Today we explore what it looks like when a Good Soldier thrives and what happens when the dreaded burn-out occurs. We needed some help from your favorite mustachioed coach to shine a light on these Good Soldiers - so listen up, y'all! The Activist Bubble Podcast is a Blue Tent Leadership Production. It is written and produced by Sarah Steinberg and Meg Carnaroli. If you’re loo...2022-05-111h 30

The Activist BubbleThe Chiefs of StaffWe are heading to the "map room" of the Leader Ship and discussing the Chiefs of Staff. This is the second (of the five) type of Activist Leader who shows up to change the world for the better. These leaders are unconventional, pragmatic, strategic, and rather dramatic too. And while drama is their middle name, they prefer making the "assist" over the "goal." Today we explore how the Chiefs of Staff fit within the Democratic Activist Community (or don't, as the case often is today) with the help of our favorite consulting detective. The game is on/afoot!2022-04-201h 04

The Activist BubbleThe Hopeful RomanticsHopeful Romantics are right there - right out in front. The captain. This is who you've seen jump up on hay bales, kissing babies, running for office, creating petitions, starting organizations. The Democratic Activist Community makes lots of room for these kinds of Activists and treats everyone who shows up to help like they are just a Hopeful-Romantic-In-Training...but we aren't. Today, we break down some of these major assumptions and get a little help from our favorite Pawnee Goddess. The Activist Bubble Podcast is a Blue Tent Leadership Production. It is written a...2022-04-061h 01

The Activist BubbleThe Leader ShipWelcome aboard the “Leader Ship”We now know that all of the people who show up to help in Democratic Activism aren’t simply followers, but rather LEADERS. The new question is: so what? In this episode, Meg and Sarah talk about grouping Activists into different types of leaders so we can start to help each other thrive. And don't worry, no more waiting - we also finally introduce the five different types of Democratic Activists and each of their unique leadership styles. Which one are you?The Activist Bubble Podcast is a Blue Tent Leader...2022-03-2344 min

The Activist BubbleShut Up & PostcardIn this week's episode, Meg and Sarah explore how all of us Activists are aligned in our need to feel a sense of control, to see the impact we are personally making for Democracy. Yet our reactions to the changing dynamics and our coping mechanisms to these changes differ, so we discuss what happens when we're being asked to follow but we're called to LEAD.The Activist Bubble Podcast is a Blue Tent Leadership Production. It is written and produced by Sarah Steinberg and Meg Carnaroli. If you’re looking for more in The Activist Bubble, head ov...2022-03-1650 min

The Activist BubbleOff-the-Shelf ActivismReady-made Activism assignments don’t work for everyone all the time. Especially not during a pandemic. Meg and Sarah discuss how taking a step back to explore Democratic Activism as a whole led to their piloting a new model of volunteering by doing something different together.The Activist Bubble Podcast is a Blue Tent Leadership Production. It is written and produced by Sarah Steinberg and Meg Carnaroli. If you’re looking for more in The Activist Bubble, head over to our YouTube channel, or our website. Here you will find "The Activist Bubble Presents!", our in-depth video serie...2022-03-0940 min

The Activist BubbleAn Activism StoryLet’s start at the beginning! Our Democratic Activism looked a lot different before March of 2020. The pandemic created an unprecedented complication for the Democratic Activist Community as it prepared for the most important election of our lifetime. It was messy. It was hard. It was new and often uncomfortable. So in this episode, Meg and Sarah explore how their own activist plans had to shift and how that led to Blue Tent Leadership and beyond.The Activist Bubble Podcast is a Blue Tent Leadership Production. It is written and produced by Sarah Steinberg and Meg Carnaroli. If...2022-03-0250 min

The Activist BubbleIntroducing: The Activist BubbleIntroducing The Activist Bubble! Meg Carnaroli and Sarah Steinberg (long-time friends and activists) have teamed up to explore the Democratic Activist Community. Join us here each week! 2022-02-1602 min

As An AdultNow & ThenHappy 50th episode! We're celebrating by leaving the summer of 2020 and traveling back to the groovy summer of 1970. Midnight cemetery meetings, seances, having "the talk," banana seats on your bicycle, a first kiss, skinny dipping, a murder mystery, Brendan Fraser...there's something for everyone! 2020-08-071h 33

As An AdultHoney, I Shrunk the KidsThis week, we get little! Honey, I Shrunk the Kids taught a generation of us to be terrified of their own backyards. And also their dad's shrinking machine in the attic. 2020-07-161h 15

As An AdultThe Last UnicornUnicorn obsession didn't start for 90's kids with My Little Pony. Don't get it twisted. The OG Unicorn story for Old Millennials involves a Red Bull, a stoned butterfly and a peg-leg pirate kitty. Sound unnecessary and scattered and scary? Of course it does. 2020-07-021h 12

As An AdultBill Nye The Science GuyDemonstrations, diagrams, experiments, danger, rock bands, volcanoes...relax everyone, it's SCIENCE. Join us for an EXPLOSIVE conversation with special guest, Louis Steinberg about America's beloved Science Teacher, Bill Nye.2020-06-181h 13

As An AdultThe Sixth SenseIf you think that this movie was terrifying when you saw it in 1999 and it *might* be just as scary now, you are...correct. Also, it is ABSURD that Haley Joel Osment didn't get an Oscar for this role. 2020-05-211h 39

As An AdultThe Iron GiantIf a giant (and we're talkin GIANT) robot fell from the sky...wouldn't YOU want it to be your best friend? Yep. We do too. This week we travel to Somewhere Off The Coast Of Maine for an adventure with Hogarth and his new alien machine pal. 2020-05-071h 22

As An AdultThe MatrixThere might be a spoon. It's 2020. We don't know anymore. 2020-04-231h 31

As An AdultWiSHBONeHave you ever wondered how a Jack Russell Terrier would fare in an old-timey sword fight? Well, look no further than PBS's 90's hit, Wishbone! Combining his love of classic literature and modern day #KidProbz, our four-legged friend gave us the English lessons (and trivia fodder) we didn't know we needed. 2020-04-0959 min

As An AdultThe Man in the Iron MaskFinally, As An Adult gets to Leo, in his breakout role. See what I did there? Ok, fine, yes this was after Romeo and Juliet, and YES this was after TITANIC of all things but I think we can all admit that Leo's turn as France's King Louis XIV rocking just an unabashed American accent while prancing around Versailles should have won this man an Oscar. The Academy should be ASHAMED of itself. 2020-03-261h 03

As An AdultBoy Meets WorldThis week we dip back into TGIF with Boy Meets World. It turns out that although everything old is new again, we are NOT here for that dumb "curtain" haircut. 90's, you can KEEP IT. 2020-03-1258 min

As An AdultKindergarten CopIn perhaps his most elementary role, Arnold Schwarzenegger charms as tough cop turned goofus Kindergarten teacher, John Kimble. Yes there's a ferret and YES Leslie Knope's mom (actress Pamela Reed) SLAYS as Arnold's partner. Who is the target audience for this adorable/scary light-hearted/bloodbath family/thriller film for? We still don't know. 2020-02-231h 06

As An AdultInspector GadgetGo-Go Gadget Podcast! In syndication for a million years, Inspector Gadget, Penny, Brain, Dr. Claw, and Madcat bumbled their way into our living rooms day after day. Was this show ever NOT on??? Heck, even the constantly exploding Chief Quimby holds a special place in our 90's kids' hearts. 2020-02-1353 min

As An AdultAll Dogs Go To Heaven"Welcome to doing whatever you wish...eating and sleeping all day...welcome to being...DEAD." YES! This is a kid's movie about dog-on-dog MURDER. Wasn't being a 90's kid just a BLAST??!?! It's fine, there's waffles and a raygun and a singing alligator. 2020-02-061h 07

As An AdultThe Secret World Of Alex MackRemember how we thought that in the 90's we dressed like Cher Horowitz? And then we thought we dressed like Clarissa? Yeah, we dressed like Alex Mack. And we weren't even cool enough to have Capri-Sun-morph powers to make up for it. 2020-01-3154 min

As An AdultHookSecond star to the right and straight on til morning! So, what would happen if Peter Pan...grew up? Would he become cranky corporate lawyer who doesn't like kids and afraid to fly??!! Of COURSE he would. But don't worry. A little dip into his repressed memories of (some very confusing) childhood trauma and some pixie dust should do the trick! 2020-01-221h 07

As An AdultThe Muppet Christmas CarolIf Charles Dickens could choose any modern day actor to play him as Narrator in this most beloved Christmas Carol, he would DEFINITELY choose Gonzo, right?? Also, if Rizzo isn't almost choking on plastic fruit, is it even Christmas? 2019-12-191h 16

As An AdultHome AloneThis could all have been avoided if SOME ADULT ordered lil' baby Kevin a dang cheese pizza. Just one olive-free slice, and we could have avoided this whole charade. But NO. Buzz had to go and eat the last piece of cheese, milk goes everywhere and poor Kevin gets left behind. But was violently assaulting the Wet Bandits every kid's DREAM or WHAT??!?! Don't forget to @ us this week with your ten answers to 1995's Outburst category: Things Your Family Takes on a Trip 2019-12-091h 14

As An AdultSaved By The BellIs Zach Morris *actually* trash? Maybe. Is the CURLY to STRAIGHT hair ratio on this show perfect? Absolutely. Does a duck have to die to make a point about environmentalism? You'll have to listen to find out. This week we take a look at your favorite preppies (preppys?) and dorks from Bayside High. 2019-11-1459 min

As An AdultHome ImprovementDoes everyone know what time it is?! TOOL TIME. That's right, this week we revisit a 90's family sitcom staple. Will Wilson ever show his face? Was Al the 90's OG Lumbersexual? Also, I know there's a joke about Meg and Sarah being tools in here somewhere. 2019-11-071h 07

As An AdultAre You Afraid of the Dark?Submitted for the approval of The Midnight Society: Are You Afraid of the Dark? Know what we're afraid of? Kids starting fires in the woods by themselves and guest appearances by the likes of Gilbert Gottfried and Ryan Damn Gosling. Snuggle up in your flannel, hide behind your crimped hair...it's the final Halloween Ep of AAA! 2019-10-301h 06

As An AdultThe WitchesYes, children. Gather 'round the telly and watch as the Grand High Witch takes off her actual face. Don't worry, it's just Jim Henson puppetry/prosthetics. You're 5 years old. Get over yourself. Oh! And we're depending on a MOUSE to save the day. EVERYTHING'S FINE. 2019-10-211h 10

As An AdultThe FacultyRemember that time that Baby Frodo and drugs saved the day? This classic, grungy, 90's Sci-Fi thriller made us afraid of our teachers, each other and hanging out underneath the bleachers. 2019-10-151h 03

As An AdultNEW Hocus PocusThe Sanderson Sisters are BACK! And they've HAUNTED our podcast! That last recording wasn't right - THIS ONE IS! Oops! Looks like those old witches hate technology as much as these two witches do. Happy Halloween!!! 2019-10-0855 min

As An AdultCluelessIt's Cher's world. We're just living in it. In 1995, Cher Horowitz showed us how to dress, how talk, how to be a good friend and how to negotiate with our teachers for a lower grade and when THAT doesn't pan out, how to make our teacher fall in love and give EVERYONE A's!!! No? Just us? Okay. Does she fall in love with her step brother? Yes. Does she have flawless hair the whole time? Also, yes. 2019-09-301h 20

As An AdultSalute Your ShortsWelcome to Season 2 of As An Adult! This week we take a look at summer camp and Nickelodeon's Salute Your Shorts. Why is Ug the only adult on camp? What kind of conditioner does Budnick use? Did they get it right...or pay the price? All these questions and more answered on this week's episode. Grab your bug juice and a chicken puck and settle in for the show! 2019-09-241h 08

As An AdultAAA: E25 Father of the BrideThis week, Steve Martin helps us with our math anxiety. If you want to buy 24 hot dogs in packages of 8, how many packages of 12 buns will you need? Is it easier to take out 4 buns from 3 packs of 12 and end up in jail? Maybe. Or if you're married to Diane Keaton, maybe you don't really need to worry about the fall out fall your lunatic behavior. Happy Father's Day! 2019-06-171h 16

As An AdultAAA: E24 Clarissa Explains It AllWho DIDN'T want a friend to climb in their window and have their parents be TOTALLY COOL WITH IT??? And we agree, FergBreath was the WORST. Also, Clarissa's fashion, her room, her snarky tomboy attitude, all of it: #90sGoals. WE STAN CLARISSA! (Am I using that right? I'm, 1,000 years old) 2019-06-111h 14

As An AdultAAA E23: Chip 'n Dale: Rescue RangersIt's called "Chip 'n Dale" but we all know who the real hero is, the glue that holds this gang together, sometimes literally: Gadget. Homegirl wears goggles, rocks a lavender jumpsuit, and fixes EVERYTHING. #MouseWomenInSTEM. Also - we think we've found the root of our love (obsession?) with chee*ee*ee*eese...Monterey Jack. Love of cheese? Check. Turtle neck and snazzy blazer? Check. No pants? DOUBLE CHECK. #WeAreMonty 2019-06-0456 min

As An AdultAAA: E22 BeetlejuiceWhen you're undead, you should...JUST READ THE MANUAL. Barb and Adam are in a world of trouble when a family from New York moves into their house. It's hard to evict squatters when you're a ghost. Lessons learned: Delia Deetz is proto-Moira Rose and apparently, dogs can get away with murder. 2019-05-271h 08

As An AdultAAA: E21 DinosaursIf YOU ALSO thought this show just was a sitcom about a "typical American" family played by giant, crude animatronic/puppet dinosaurs, you are NOT ALONE. Turns out, this show had an AGENDA and we were just along for the ride to let it subliminally shove us into the raging environmentalist feminists we are today. 2019-05-2052 min

As An AdultAAA: E20 Mrs. DoubtfireONLY Robin Williams could pull off dressing as an old lady and tricking his ex-wife into hiring him as their kids' nanny. We look back fondly on this ICONIC role by one of the most beloved actors from our childhoods. Sorry for the fawning...but it's Robin, y'all. 2019-05-131h 14

As An AdultAAA: E19 The Princess BrideWhy, yes. It IS *inconceivable* that we would attempt to tackle this cult classic. But, here we are. Even if you're mostly dead, join your favorite pod hosts as we go on an adventure of a lifetime with The Man in Black to save his beloved Buttercup. This pod isn't quite as good as an MLT, but at least we had fun. 2019-05-071h 28

As An AdultAAA: E18 Fern GullyWe're ruining the planet. Everything's fine. In 1992, human being Zak gets accidentally shrunk down to fairy-size and together with proto-manic-pixie-dream-girl, Crysta, they fight against Hexxus to save Fern Gully. Spoiler alert: pollution suxx. 2019-04-231h 10

As An AdultAAA: E17 The Adventures of Pete & PeteIf you are wondering what being a kid in the 90's looked, sounded and felt like...this is it. This week, Meg and Sarah dive into the world of two best friends and brothers, Pete and Pete. They take on enemies, they survive a family road trip and look for love. Also, there's a squid buried in the middle of the football field. 2019-04-151h 08

As An AdultAAA: E16 Cruel IntentionsAstoundingly, Katherine stashing cocaine in the cross of her rosary is NOT the worst thing in Cruel Intentions. Based on an 18th Century French novel, this iconic 90's teen drama is not the harmless and fun bad girl/bad boy movie that you might (not) remember.2019-04-081h 01

As An AdultAAA: E15 Rocko's Modern LifeA tamer version of Ren and Stimpy, Rocko's Modern Life was window into what it's like to be an immigrant wallaby living with your cow friend. Rocko, Heffer, and Spunky kept our eyes glued to the screen for countless afternoons in the 90s. What did it teach us? We still can't figure it out. 2019-04-021h 02

As An AdultAAA: E14 The X-FilesImagine your family, with kids aged 2(?) - 10, gathering around the television in the mid-90's to watch...The X-Files. That's right. The X-FILES. This week we find out how Sarah turned out "normal" despite eating a billion BLTs and watching Scully and Mulder kick so much paranormal butt. Happy Birthday Sarah! 2019-03-261h 16

As An AdultAAA: E13 The Mighty Ducks"Take the fall! Act hurt! Get indignant!" - solid coaching advice. Join Meg & Sarah for another ill-informed discussion about sports. This week we travel back to 1992 to watch the REAL "miracle on ice." A hot-shot lawyer goes on a journey of self-discovery by being forced to coach a hockey team (who can barely skate) all the way to winning the championship! Quack...Quack...Quack...Quack 2019-03-181h 04

As An AdultAAA E12: Legends of the Hidden TempleBefore there was American Ninja Warrior, there was Legends of the Hidden Temple. Riffing off Indiana Jones, Gladiators and the reptile room at the zoo, Nickelodeon's 1993 hit game show starred kid contestants competing to retrieve "the artifact." Culturally appropriated? Sure. But who doesn't love watching white guys in scary "temple guard" masks get decked by the terrified kids? 2019-03-111h 00

As An AdultThe NeverEnding StoryCan Atreyu stop the Nothing from destroying Fantasia? Was Atrax being swallowed by the mud as traumatizing as you remember? Was it wise to use your wishes to terrorize bullies instead of bringing your mom back from the dead? All of these questions and more will be answered on this week's episode. Listen up! 2019-03-041h 27

As An AdultAAA: E10 Baby-Sitters ClubAnne M Martin penned this iconic 90's series for young baby-sitters, teaching all of us about friendship, integrity, entrepreneurship and chutzpa. Thank goodness Claudia had a landline! And candy. So. Much. Candy. 2019-02-251h 12

As An AdultAAA E9: Space JamImagine being in the writer's room for this pitch: Aliens run struggling theme park in outer space. Aliens decide to kidnap The Looney Tunes and make them perform at the theme park. Looney Tunes challenge aliens to basketball game. So the aliens take the talents of 5 NBA players then Looney Tunes realize they need some talent. Looney Tunes kidnap ACTUAL MICHAEL JORDAN by...sucking him down a GOLF HOLE. They play the game. Looney Tunes win. Aliens decide to move to Looney Tune Land. Oh, and Bill Murray is there. 1996 was weird, kids. 2019-02-181h 18

As An AdultAAA: E8 10 Things I Hate About YouI hate the way you talk to me and the way you cut your hair I hate the way you drive my car I hate it when you stare I hate your big dumb combat boots and the way you read my mind I hate you so much, it makes me sick, it even makes me rhyme I hate the way you're always right I hate it when you lie I hate it when you make...2019-02-111h 16

As An AdultAAA: E7 Family MattersIt's TGIF!!! This week we reminisce about our favorite lovable geek and the family he forced to fall in love with him. 2019-02-051h 09

As An AdultAAA: E6 Beauty and the Beast Every last "inch" of him's covered with hair??!! Great. I mean, she's perfect. She's kind. She's smart. She's funny. She READS. She's Belle. So what if she's got a touch of Stockholm Syndrome? Don't be judgy. Tag along with us as we take off our Poor-Provincial-Town Goggles and dive into Disney's Beauty and the Beast. 2019-02-021h 26

As An AdultAAA: E5 DougWelcome to Bluffington. Today we hang out at the Honker Burger to chat about Doug and everybody's dream girl, Yoga Jones...er, I mean, Patti Mayonnaise. Doug aired on Nickelodeon from September 1991 - June 1994 and then on ABC (after being acquired by Disney) from September 1994 - June 1999. Ok, so Doug isn't the most exciting title character, but Roger sure is fun to hate on and who doesn't love a guy who journals??2019-01-221h 06

As An AdultAAA: E4 A Goofy Movie If you don't remember The Leaning Tower of Cheeza...can you even call yourself an Old Millenial??? Welcome to episode 4. A Goofy Movie. Well, it was and it wasn't. Today we take a trip with our old pal Goof as he drags his teenaged son Max on a cross country trip to save him from...the electric chair. That's right, you heard. The...ELECTRIC CHAIR. Does that seem a bit dramatic? Welcome to being a teen (or the clueless dad of a teen) in the 90's. 2019-01-141h 08

As An AdultAAA: E3 Eureka's CastleGreetings Slurms! Welcome to Eureeka's Castle, a variety-style show with puppets and cartoons that aired on Nick Jr. from September 1989 until June of 1995. If you're remembering this show as an off-beat version of Sesame, you're not wrong. And don't worry, the head-writer said he thought kids lost IQ points while watching it. So that's great.2019-01-0750 min

As An AdultAAA: E2 Oh, The Place You'll Go! Welcome to episode 2! In this episode, we explore Dr. Seuss's 1990 book, Oh! The Places You'll Go!, which is often given to kiddos who are headed off to college. This was the last book published before Dr. Seuss's death in September of 1991. This episode is NOT two and a half hours long. You're welcome.2019-01-0750 min

As An AdultAAA: E1 The Brave Little ToasterWelcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast! THIS is the movie that inspired the creation of As An Adult. I rented this from the library to watch with my kids (who were 5 and 3) and as the movie lurched on, and my kids' faces grew more and more confused and nervous...we had to shut it off. So we decided to make a podcast where we can take our time exploring various books, movies and television shows that we either loved, or our friends loved as kids. The first episode HAD to be The Brave Little Toaster. This...2018-12-301h 35