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On the Record (Bahamas)The Mind Unmasked: Mental Health Awareness Month / S9E15Guest: Dr. Sean Leonardo Knowles, Physician
Under the theme of Mental Health Awareness Month, Jerome Sawyer sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Sean Leonardo Knowles to confront the deepening mental health crisis in The Bahamas. Together they unpack the alarming rise in suicide—especially among men—and the widespread stigma that keeps so many suffering in silence. Dr. Knowles urges a national response, advocating for mental health education in schools, legal reforms on youth substance use, and increased access to care across the islands. From trauma and addiction to emotional repression in men, this episode issues a compelling call...2025-05-0248 minOn the Record (Bahamas)Resurrecting Meaning: A Holy Week Reflection / S9E14Guest
Father Ethan Ferguson - Rector, Holy Cross Parish
As Bahamians wrestle with rising crime, mental health struggles, and a generation drifting from faith, On the Record asks: has the true meaning of Easter been lost? This week, host Jerome Sawyer sits down with Father Ethan Ferguson, Director of Holy Cross Parish, for a candid conversation about the spiritual state of the nation. Together, they explore how the church can help heal a fractured society, reach disillusioned youth, and offer hope in uncertain times. Is the church still relevant? Can faith bridge the divide? Don’t m...2025-04-2551 minOn the Record (Bahamas)The Sky Isn’t the Limit: Aisha Bowe’s Space Odyssey / S9E13Guest: Aisha Bowe - Bahamian Astronaut
Tonight on On the Record, Jerome Sawyer reconnects with one of the most inspiring Bahamians of our time—Aisha Bowe. Just over two years ago, she joined us as a former NASA rocket scientist with dreams of reaching space. Now, she returns—an astronaut. From carrying the Bahamian flag and conch chowder beyond the stratosphere to conducting cutting-edge science aboard Blue Origin’s first all-female crewed mission, Aisha didn’t just visit space—she took the Bahamas with her.
What does Earth look like from up there? What’s next for her...2025-04-1845 minOn the Record (Bahamas)Unfinished Business: Arinthia Komolafe’s Next Chapter / S9E12Guest: Arinthia Komolafe - Aspiring FNM Candidate
In this episode of On the Record, Jerome Sawyer sits down with one of the most talked-about figures in Bahamian politics—Arinthia Komolafe. She made history as the first woman to lead a political party, then shocked the nation by stepping away. But now, she’s back—under a different banner, with a new vision, and a message that just might reshape the 2026 election. Why the FNM? Why now? And what does she really think about third parties, political apathy, and the future of The Bahamas? Enjoy this candid, revealing convers...2025-04-1153 minOn the Record (Bahamas)Breaking Ranks: Understanding Iram Lewis's Move / S9E11Guests:
Iram Lewis - Central Grand Bahama Member of Parliament
Lincoln Bain - Coalition of Independents Leader
In this gripping episode of On the Record, host Jerome Sawyer sits down with Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis following his dramatic departure from the Free National Movement and his surprise alignment with the Coalition of Independents (COI), led by Lincoln Bain. Lewis explains that his decision stemmed from growing internal dissatisfaction, a lack of respect within the FNM, and a desire to serve his constituents without compromise. He frames his move as one of conviction, r...2025-04-0451 minOn the Record (Bahamas)Investing in Exuma: The Yntegra Blueprint / S9E10Investing in Exuma: The Yntegra Blueprint
Guest: Felipe MacLean - Yntegra Group CEO
In this episode of On the Record, host Jerome Sawyer interviews Felipe McClean, CEO of Integra Group, about the upcoming Rosewood Exuma resort—a $300 million ultra-luxury, low-density development on East Sampson Cay in the Exumas, slated to open in 2028. McClean shares how the vision was born out of a personal visit during the pandemic and was encouraged by local community members. The resort will feature just 33 rooms on less than 50% of the island, with a strong focus on sustainability, cultural preservation, and co...2025-03-2844 minOn the Record (Bahamas)Rehiring Retirees: Fair or Foul? / S9E6Hosted by Jerome Sawyer
Guests:
Kimsley Ferguson - BPSU President
Muriel Lightbourne - Nurses Union President
Belinda Wilson - BUT/BNATUC President
CREDITS
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Director: Nathaniel Conliffe & Raychard Ferguson
Camera Operator: Garcia Smith
Audio Engineer: Joey Butler
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook
2025-02-2858 minOn the Record (Bahamas)Breaking the Cycle - The Truth About Violence / S9E5Breaking the Cycle: The Truth About Violence
Guests: Keva Bethell - Researcher, Dr. Anthony Hamilton - President Of Civil Society Bahamas
Credits
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Directors: Nathaniel Conliffe, Raychard Ferguson
Camera Operator: Garcia Smith
Audio Engineer: Joey Butler
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook
2025-02-2147 min
NintenDomain457: The Quickly Fading Memory of 70s Arcade Video Games with Nathaniel Lockhart from Memory Machine!This week on NintenDomain, we have Nathaniel Lockhart on to talk about 70s arcade games, Magfest, Stardew, Ridge Racer 64, and so much more! Check out Nathaniel Lockhart at: https://memorymachinepod.com Support NintenDomain at: www.patreon.com.nintendomainpodcast Music: Intro: Ridge Racer 64: RR64 Main Menu Break 1: Ridge Racer 64: Ridge Racer Roots Break 2: Ridge Racer 64: Speed Nation Outro: Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest: Battle 1 Topic Times: 00:01:39 The Quickly Fading Memory of 70s Arcade Video Games 00:55:42 Magfest 01:08:30 Got Item: 2025-02-072h 04
The Memory MachineCurating the Strong Museum with Lindsey KuranoOn this edition of the Memory Machine Podcast, Nate is joined by Lindsey Kurano, curator of electronic games at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY! Lindsey talks all about what makes up her job, as well as her approach and philosophy that she brings to the role. Also featured: silent film side-tracks!2025-01-081h 01
The Memory MachineHey, Godzilla's On! Ready to get granular with your Godzilla history? Because our hosts and his guests sure are! Learn with us about the history of Godzilla on television and home media as they travel through the years of VHS, Super 8, DVD, and laserdisc, as well as their own personal memories. Couple of corrections: I said on the podcast that Godzilla vs. Megalon was released in the US post-Star Wars, and that isn't true. It was released one year earlier, in 1976. Godzilla vs Gigan (re-titled "Godzilla on Monster Island"), however, was released shortly after Star Wars...2024-11-041h 40On the Record (Bahamas)The Creative Pursuit / S8E29Guest
Peter Deveaux Isaac Jr
Credits
Executive Producer
Jerome Sawyer
Producer
Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Director
Nathaniel Conliffe
Terrence Colebrooke
Audio Engineer
Joey Butler
Camera Operator
Garcia Smith
Graphics
Lynette Lockhart
Photography
Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up
Regina McCook
2024-08-2351 minOn the Record (Bahamas)FREEPORT'S JOURNEY: Inside the GBPA / S8E28Freeport’s Journey: Inside the GBPA Part 2
Guest
Rupert Hayward - Shareholder
Ian Rolle - President
Credits
Executive Producer
Jerome Sawyer
Executive Technical Director
Ghaly Swann
Producer
Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Director
Nathaniel Conliffe
Terrence Colebrooke
Raychard Ferguson
Audio Engineer
Joey Butler
Camera Operator
Raychard Ferguson
Graphics
Lynette Lockhart
Photography
Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up
Kaylisa Sands
2024-08-1658 min
The Memory MachineQuick Update and Midwest Gaming Classic 2024!Hey all - just a quick update on what's been going on with me and why you haven't seen a whole heck of a lot of activity regarding the podcast. Don't worry, it's nothing serious! Ethan Johnson also joins for a brief discussion about the Midwest Gaming Classic, and how it's so much fun!2024-06-0320 min
The Memory MachineMemory Machine #70 - The Heyday of Video Rental For about 30 years, video rentals were a part of everyday life for anyone who owned a TV set. It allowed us to watch and re-watch our favorite movies at our leisure, discover new favorites through combing the aisles, and chat up the clerks for recommendations. To talk about these pastimes, Nick Ryan joins the podcast to talk about the history of video rental, as well as his own experiences working at such a store and being the son of owners of a local video store chain. If you have any fun, specific memories of...2024-01-101h 32
The Memory MachineMemory Machine #69 - The History of ScreensYou know, those things that we watch stuff on? Where did they come from? Who invented it? And what do they have to do with fax machines? All these things and more will be answered as guest Ethan Johnson returns to uncover the mystery. There's a lot of fascinating examples of the things we're talking about in this podcast, so make sure to check out some of the links in the show notes!2023-11-301h 56
The Memory MachineMemory Machine #68 - Early Computer Kits w/ Jason Dyer There were home computers BEFORE the Altair 8800 and even the Kenbak-1? It's true! Even in the computer's earliest days, attempts (some successful!) were made to bring the concepts of computing to experimenters and hobbyists at home. Large, expensive analog computers could be had for the serious experimenter with cash to burn, and for those just looking to explore basic concepts, cheaper methods, some even involving paperclips and empty thread spools, could make computing come alive. In this episode, Jason Dyer returns to the podcast to discuss all of these wonderful, clever early devices and give them their...2023-06-121h 25
The Memory MachineMemory Machine #67 - Working at Williams with Connie JoyceThis month on the Memory Machine, Nate has on guest Connie Joyce to talk about her job in the parts department at Williams Electronics/WMS in the late 80's and early 90's! It's not always fun and games working at a pinball factory, but to hear Connie tell the story, it seems like it almost was. Reminisce about pinball favorites such as Black Knight 2000 and Pin-Bot as Connie regales us with stories of eccentric artists, forklifts, and tamales! 2023-03-2959 min
True Crime, Authors & Extraordinary PeopleEpisode 19 The Death Penalty In AmericaThe death penalty has been the subject of controversy for years. Some agree with it and others do not. The question is do we always get it right? How many times have we gotten it wrong and someone innocent has died?Join me as I examine the Death Penalty in the United States on this episode. The Death Penalty (Capital Punishment)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishmentDeath Penalty Information Centerhttps://deathpenaltyinfo.org/policy-issues/innocence/executed-but-possibly-innocent#nathaniel_woodsVISIT THE SHOWS SPONSOR KATScreations614 use code TRUECRIME10 for 10% Discoount...2023-01-0545 min
The Memory MachineObscure Horror Recommendations It's been a bit, but we're back just in time for some Halloween fun! For the first time in years, Nate is welcoming back guests Seth and Trey to talk about some of their favorite horror films that may have been forgotten, overlooked, or underseen. Hopefully there's a few choices here that are new to you that will be good recommendations for your own Halloween horror watches! Come see Trey with the Buffalo Comedy Collective! Upcoming events are on the website. Seth performs with the band Spud all over...2022-10-252h 18
The Memory MachineThe Wide World of Silent Comedy (w/ Steve Massa) On this edition of the Memory Machine, host Nathaniel Lockhart has on prolific author, historian, and YouTube host Steve Massa to help teach us about how wide the breadth of humor truly was in the silent era. If all you know is Chaplin, Keaton, and (maybe) Harold Lloyd, prepare to be amazed at how deep this iceberg goes! You'll learn about styles of humor other than slapstick that were prevalent in the era, be frustrated that somehow, Charley Chase never had a feature film, and stare off in the distance with befuddlement as Steve explains the Dippy-Doo-Dads...2022-07-292h 02
The Memory MachineAdventures and Misadventures in Vintage Console RepairThis month on the Memory Machine, Nate talks with guests Dustin, Jonas and Cyo all about their adventures in vintage console and computing repair. Thrill at the exploits of fault-finding triumph! Recoil in fear over tales of leaky, exploded capacitors! Shake your head at dumb, rookie mistakes! All this and more has been carefully recorded for your listening pleasure! Check out Dustin Hubbard's prolific scanning work at the Gaming Alexandria website, follow the Twitter, and join the Discord! Find out more about Jonas' work at Hit Save! They have a fun...2022-06-011h 51
The Memory MachineThe History (and Present!) of Text Adventures For this episode of the podcast, Nate has on Jason Dyer to talk about the wide and wonderful world of interactive fiction, from its nascent period with "game books" all the way up to present day interactive fiction competitions. Jason Dyer is a prolific blogger on the topic of interactive fiction, and his blog Renga in Blue is a testament to his passion. Check it out - there's a lot to discover in there! You can follow host Nate Lockhart on Twitter with @nate_lockhart and on Instagram with @nathaniel.lockhart. 2022-04-271h 36
The Memory MachineMemory Machine #62 - A Beginner's Guide to the Apple IIFor this month's episode, we have on Joe Strostrider from Joe's Computer Museum to help walk us through the far-reaching world of the Apple II. Why is the Apple II such a big deal? If I'm going to grab one, which one should I get? And how the hell does one make a new floppy disk in 2022? These questions and many more are answered in this thorough, yet succinct (well, we hope) podcast! Follow Joe on Twitter and Instagram! Check out Joe's shop here! And if you...2022-03-161h 48
The Memory MachineXmas Update and a RegiftingI'm scheduling some new recordings for January! Finally! But hey, why not enjoy this blast from the past as well?2021-12-1606 min
The Memory MachineThe Origins of BaseballThe origins of baseball, America's most cherished pastime, are often seen obscured through a magical fog of legend and myth - and we're sick of it! Alex Smith (writer of They Create Worlds and host of the They Create Worlds podcast) helps Nate separate fact from fiction on this whirlwind tour of the early history of baseball. Did baseball really come from a British game called rounders? When did they decide on three strikes and four balls? And is there a lazier team name than the "Portland Portlanders"? Find your seat in the grandstand, hunker down with your favorite...2021-09-162h 27
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 316Comic Reviews: Black Manta 1 by Chuck Brown, Valentine De Landro, Marissa Louise Green Lantern Annual 2021 by Ryan Cady, Tom Derenick, Sami Basri, Hi-Fi Suicide Squad Annual 2021 by Robbie Thompson, Dexter Soy, Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira, Chris Sotomayor DC Super Hero Girls: Ghosting by Amanda Deibert, Yancey Labat Whistle OGN by E. Lockhart, Manuel Preitano Deadpool: Black, White and Blood 2 by David Lapham, Maria Lapham, Karla Pacheco, Daniel Warren Johnson, Peter Woods, Leonard Kirk, Rachelle Rosenberg Extreme Carnage: Toxin by Steve Orlando, Gerardo Sandoval, Beyruth, Nava, Chris Sotomayor Ka-Zar: Lord of the Savage Land 1 by Zac Thompson, German Garcia...2021-09-112h 39
The Memory MachineJosie and the Pussycats, and Early 2000's Youth Culture Well, this is quite a departure from the last several episodes, eh? This week on the show, Nate is joined by Kate Lockhart and Molly Burke to talk about the 2001 cult favorite JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS, what it had to say about the pop culture of the era, and how its satire is viewed a bit differently twenty years on. Molly can be found on Instagram at @merly_burke. Katie can be found on Twitter at @lock_kate_hart, and you can look up the work she's doing for...2021-08-241h 38
The Memory MachineThe Birth of Pinball (w/ Ethan Johnson) This week, Ethan Johnson returns as we talk about the next great chapter in arcade game history: the birth of Pinball (or Pigeonhole, if you must). It's a big topic with an appropriately long runtime, so get ready to fill your ears with a lot of ballyhoo! (pun is ABSOLUTELY intended.) Ethan excellent blog is The History of How We Play. You can follow Ethan on Twitter at @GameResearch_E. And here’s a trailer for the documentary series Ethan is working on, Arcade Dreams: 2021-07-012h 21
Unveiling the Magic#18 | For Kicks and GigglesLockhart starts a Dueling Club where the school finds out about the Parcelmouth among them. The trio steal the rest of the ingredients for the Polyjuice Potion and find themselves in a hairy situation. Join us as we chat about chapters 11 & 12 of Chamber of Secrets!Thank you to Sarah for our shop feature for this episode:Instagram: NebulaCreationsCoSubscribe and follow us to stay up-to-date with new weekly episodes.Want to connect outside the podcast? Follow us on:Instagram & Facebook: @unveilingthemagicTwitter: @UnveilingMagic2021-06-291h 21
The Memory MachineGaming Alexandria (w/Dustin Hubbard) This week on the Memory Machine, Nate has on the stalwart archiver par excellence and grand potentate of the Gaming Alexandria website, Dustin Hubbard to talk about adventures in scanning magazine, dumping ROMs for obscure computers, and even grumble a little bit about copyright law. Please check out the Gaming Alexandria website to check out some of the fascinating things mentioned on this week's episode, not to mention a host of other, equally fascinating material! You can follow the goings on of Dustin and Gaming Alexandria by following them...2021-05-2157 min
The Memory MachineThe 70's Video Arcade Game Preservation Society The Memory Machine becomes a roundtable this week as four luminaries join Nate on the podcast to discuss the underappreciated world of 70's arcade video games, and the trials and travails in having them properly preserved. Guests include such authors and creators as Ethan Johnson (The History of How We Play, Arcade Dreams), Kate Willaert (A Critical Hit!), Dale Geddis (QuarterPast on Twitter), and Kevin Bunch (Atari Archive). And if you have any materials related to the topic that you'd like to have preserved and/or archived, be sure to visit Gaming Alexandria...2021-05-041h 50
The Memory MachineCoin-Op Carnival w/Ryan Claytor and Nick BaldridgeThis week on the Memory Machine, two very special guests, Ryan Claytor and Nick Baldridge of the Coin-Op Carnival comic magazine, talk all about their joint publication, amazing pinball (and non-pinball) related projects, and their shared love of electro mechanical amusements. You'll learn about bingo pinball! You'll find out how pinball can be really fun even without flippers! You'll buy a copy of Coin-Op Carnival! Complete show notes at memorymachinepod.com!2021-04-201h 13
The Memory MachineSo You Wanna Buy a Pinball Machine? (w/ Caitlin Pascal) This week on the podcast, Nate is joined by pinball enthusiast and owner Caitlyn Pascal to discuss the ins and outs of buying and owning pinball machines. What should you look for in buying a pinball machine? What should you be wary of? What is the process of maintaining and troubleshooting these things when something goes wrong? All these things and more are discussed on this week's edition of the podcast. You can find Caitlyn's blog here. You can follow host Nate Lockhart on Twitter and Instagram. 2021-04-072h 09
The Memory MachineMegan Hahin and the Herschel Carrousel Factory MuseumThis week on the Memory Machine, host Nate Lockhart chats with (former) Herschel Carrousel Factory Museum Director Megan Hahin! That's right, it took so long to get the Memory Machine back up to running that since the time of this recording, that Megan Hahin has since taken a position with the nearby Buffalo History Museum, and Ian K. Seppala has stepped into the director's role (perhaps an interview with him lies in the future?). In any case, the gem of this North Tonawanda museum remains, and Megan Hahin is here to talk about it, as well as Western New...2021-03-2531 min
The Memory MachineThe Atari 7800: An Appreciation This week on the Memory Machine podcast, Nate is joined by Jim and Sean of the Pie Factory Podcast to heap praise upon the near-forgotten yet much beloved console, the Atari 7800. We talk about the highs! (Food Fight! homebrews!) We talk about the lows! (Hat Trick! Bad business decisions!) And the in-between! (Ninja Golf?) It's all here on the newest episode of the Memory Machine, recommended by the experts! Check out Sean and Jim's excellent podcast, The Pie Factory Podcast! You can follow Nate on Twitter @Nate_Lockhart and on...2021-03-081h 58
The Memory MachineThe Era of the Penny Arcade with Ethan JohnsonArcade and video game historian Ethan Johnson joins Nate on this episode of the podcast to talk all about the penny arcades of the 1890's to the 1920's. That's right, even before pinball! In the era of gaslight, vaudeville and the cylinder phonograph, automation came to public entertainment in the penny arcade. These establishments offered all manner of amusing gadgets, including (but not limited to) miniature mechanical soccer, electroshock machines, target shooting, and that slot-machine-in-disguise, the trade stimulator. So put a penny in the mechanical virtuoso, it's time for the Memory Machine!2021-02-221h 26
The Memory MachineA Conversation With Kevin Bunch (Atari Archive)On this week's grand relaunch of the Memory Machine podcast, Nate has on video game historian Kevin Bunch to talk about his work with the Atari Archive video series on YouTube, along with his other research projects involving the RCA Studio II and the Bally Professional Arcade (aka Astrocade). Check out memorymachinepod.com for more!2021-02-071h 47
Kuyper CollectiveFrom Lament to Advocacy - IntroductionThe Kuyper Collective is starting a new series engaging the book From Lament to Advocacy: Black Religious Education and Public Ministry, ed. Anne E Streaty Wimberly, Nathaniel D. West, and Annie Lockhart-Gilroy (Foundery Books, 2020). This book includes a chapter by Kuyper College Professor of Youth Ministry, Rev. Dr. Richelle White, which we'll discuss in due time. In this episode, we discuss the Preface and Introduction of the book. The conversation features Jeff Fisher, Marc Andreas, Libby Huizenga, and Michelle Norquist. 2020-06-2947 min
The Geekiverse ChannelMemory Machine #34.5: What Did You Discover in 2018?We did it last year, and it was so much fun that we decided to do it again this year! So tell us, what cool old thing did you discover this past year? It can be anything; a video game from ten years ago, music from the 40's, 70's detective shows, heck, even 18th century Rococo furniture! And good news for you, there's a lot of different ways you can tell us! You can send an email to memorymachinepod@yahoo.com, you can send a DM to host Nate on Twitter (@Nate_Lockhart) or Instagram (@nathaniel.lockhart), and of course...2019-01-0904 min