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FPM PodcastEp 41: MASTERS CHAMP Allie NicholsonAllie Nicholson, the 65th Masters Slalom Champion, shares her journey through competitive water skiing, discussing her experiences, challenges, and the mental strategies that have shaped her success. From rapid-fire questions to deep insights about her calmness during competition, Allie reflects on her growth as an athlete and the importance of preparation and confidence in high-stakes situations. In this conversation, Allie Nicholson shares her journey as a professional water skier and nurse, discussing the balance between her two careers, the importance of mental resilience, and the joy of competing. She offers advice to young female skiers, emphasizing the need to...2025-06-0535 min
On The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 48: Thursday Round UpWe’re almost there, guys. Tomorrow is finally Friday.
2025-02-2724 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 47: Wednesday on the Struggle BusIs mercury in retrograde? It’s been a crazy week so far.
2025-02-2724 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 46: Rob and Allie’s Excellent AdventureYou’re in for a real treat today.
2025-02-2028 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 45: Rob and Allie’s Big ADD AdventureSo many tangents happening on today’s episode. Favorite meals to eat out, weird movies from the 80s and 90s and so much more.
2025-02-1924 min
Rock Therapy with Rob Silber: Artist Interviews PodcastAllie Colleen InterviewInterview with Allie Colleen about her new ep Sincerely, Rolling Stone and upcoming appearance at Upstage in The Palace Stamford.2025-02-1713 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 44: Jimmy Said Jimmy Loves This EpisodeWe talk about planning our garden, patio set up and outdoor games Rob played as a kid.
2025-02-1635 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 43: Saturday Snow DayA snowy Saturday on the couch is just what the doctor ordered. Come chat with us!
2025-02-1529 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 42: FRIYAY Valentines EditionHappy Valentine’s Day. Even more importantly HAPPY FRIDAY. We survived another week!
2025-02-1438 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 41: Getting Ghosty and Tales of Customer ServiceToday we talked about our ghost encounters and living in haunted places. We also touched on our experiences with customer service.
2025-02-1237 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 40: The Mental Health EpisodeTw: Depression
Rob and I talk about each of our experiences with mental health and how we try to unplug from social media.
2025-02-1039 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 39: Gone FishingFriday wrap up. We talked about fishing in the spring and Super Bowl food.
2025-02-0735 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 38: Super Bowl CountdownFeel that anxious energy? It’s the countdown to the Super Bowl!!
2025-02-0526 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 37: Victory Lap MondayCelebrating our win over the Commanders!
2025-01-2724 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 36: Championship SundayWe’re prepping for the big game!
2025-01-2616 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 35: A Podcast About Coffee Tables ft MollyRob tells us about his dislike of coffee tables. We also discuss retro toy fads and collectibles.
2025-01-2537 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 34: When Rob Met MandyThe title says it all. Rob tells us how he met Mandy back in the 90s.
2025-01-2331 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 33: Skate Nights at The PalaceRob reminisces about skate nights and stories from childhood.
2025-01-2226 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 32: Pregaming on the couchPrepping for the Eagles game. Talking the TikTok ban, manual labor as a child and game day snacks
2025-01-1934 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 31: You do it with your shirt off?Bathroom habits, snow storms, kidney stones and more.
2025-01-1841 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 30: The One Where They Record On The CouchLots of pivots happening today.
2025-01-1424 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 1: Scratch and Sniff2025-01-1427 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 29: Victory MondayThe Eagles won against the Packers last night!
We talked about how our childhoods were so different, summer vacations, Christmas tree shopping and the shore.
2025-01-1325 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 28: Wildcard Weekend feat. MollyWildcard weekend, Eagles vs Green Bay.
Rob discusses his love of The Power Glove. We recapped our party from last night with friends. The power of Social Media and continued prayers for everyone in California.
2025-01-1232 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 27: A Friday QuickieTGIF! A quick check in to end the work week.
2025-01-1016 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 26: Pandoras BoxWe jumped around a lot today. Life updates, playoff football, Norte Dame vs Penn State. It’s truly a mixed bag. Enjoy!
2025-01-0946 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 25: Baby, it’s like, really cold outsideRecent snowstorm, the 30th anniversary of the Blizzard of 96 and a quick check in
2025-01-0818 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 24: David the Gnome on New Years DayI can’t even begin to describe this one. Enjoy…. 😏
2025-01-0226 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 23: New Years Eve On The CouchJoin us as we wrap up 2024.
2024-12-3140 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 22: License to Drive and other shenanigansToday we are joined by the one and only Molly. We talk about learning to drive, New Years plans and other fun things.
2024-12-2828 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 21: Christmas Eve EveCorporate Allie, public speaking, music appreciation and early gifts.
2024-12-2324 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 20: Easy Like Sunday MorningWhat would you bring to a desert island? Let’s discuss.
2024-12-2246 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 19: Live From The Viper RoomToday we come to you live from Molly’s tournament. We have two special guests with us too!
2024-12-2129 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 18: Ramps Make Everything BetterWe’re all over the map today. Rob told us a story from childhood..
2024-12-1948 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 17: Holiday Crunch and 500 DownloadsHoliday crunch time! It’s the last full week before Christmas. It’s time to cram everything in before the new year.
2024-12-1633 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 16: Sunday Pregame Feat. MollyNew Year’s resolutions, presents of christmases past, Upcoming Sweet 16. It’s all there this episode :)
2024-12-1542 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 15: Thursday Lunch BreakMigraines, weather, sweet sixteens and flies in the rice a roni.
2024-12-1227 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 14: Sunday Brunch Check-inA quick chat before the Ealges game 🏈
2024-12-0831 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 13: RBF And A Hatchet To The Headtoday we talked about RBF, keeping your opinions to yourself and taking a hatchet to the head.
2024-12-0832 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 12: A Tuesday Check In and Musical Treat2024-12-0423 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode 11: Leg Hair, Black Friday Sales and Other ChaosWe’re all over the place today. Still recovering from the holiday and trying to get back on track.
2024-12-0339 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode Ten: Mouth Like A Trucker, Flipping The Bird and Some Damn Good Hot SauceToday we discussed our first curse words, Rob secretly flipping people off and our friend Steve’s hot sauce company.
2024-11-2629 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode Nine: Third Times A CharmWe tried recording this one several times. We kept running into technical issues 🤷♀️
2024-11-2528 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode Eight: A Yo Mama Joke Gone Wrong and Always Look Both WaysRob tells us a story about stickball, Manhunt, a Yo Mama joke gone wrong and other fun stuff.
2024-11-2226 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode Seven: Growing Up in the 80s and the Evolution of MusicThis episode we discussed growing up in the 80s and our different experiences. We also talked about the evolution of music.
2024-11-2135 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode Six: Bloodlines, Body Art and Unholy WordsThis episode we discuss our love of tattoos, our ancestry and we hear a fun story from Rob’s childhood.
2024-11-1723 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode Five: The Christmas Caper of 1989Todays episode we talked about space
travel, Rob’s Mission Impossible stunts from 1989 and other fun holiday memories.
2024-11-1628 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode Four: A Vietnamese Loch Ness and Skulls on DisplayThis episode is all over the place. We touch on Thanksgiving prep, a story of Rob’s Dad in Vietnam, new music recs and the story of our very first date.
2024-11-1131 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode Three: Playboy and Porch Alligators2024-11-0921 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode Two: The Mafia Incident2024-11-0727 minOn The Couch with Rob and AllieEpisode One: Scratch and Sniff2024-11-0327 min
The Schilling Show Unleashed PodcastAllie Anderson: Summoning the Demon of Artificial IntelligenceAllie Anderson is a child advocate and overseer of the research arm of SkyWatch TV and Defender Publishing. She is a co-author, along with Tom and Joe Horn, of the new book, Summoning the Demon: Artificial Intelligence and the Image of the Beast
In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast, Anderson discusses the demonic aspects of AI, the technology links between AI and the End Times, and ways for Christians to resist the coming AI onslaught.
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FPM PodcastEp 22: Allie Nicholson from the Cali ProAmOn August 26th, MB sat down with FPM Ambassador Allie Nicholson after the first day of the California ProAm. Below are the show notes!
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - “You Started Off-Season Training this year?”
4:33 - The Season Begins, April 2023
6:21 - What does it mean to push to the next level?
8:20 - Practice like its a Tournament! The little habits you develop in Practice, will follow you to Tournaments
10:38 - Pre Ski Routine
12:07 - Reflect on your season so far
14:05 - How do you keep yourself from thinking about Skiing TOO MUCH?
15:20 - Whats a mistake you see a lot of s...2023-09-1829 min
She's Great in ThatKiki 2000: The Crow: Salvation and LuckytownWelcome to the 2000s! We're talking about two films today -- THE CROW: SALVATION and LUCKYTOWN. They are certainly two movies that exist and that Miss Kirsten Dunst is in! She gets angsty, she gets revenge, and she gets a cake. Lizzie teaches boys how to write a goddamn screenplay, Allie finds a way to talk about Rob Zombie, and we try to figure out this cake situation!!!
Tell your friends, give us some stars, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.2023-08-2343 min
Sarah Vine's Femail Half-HourNursery Rhymes with Allie Esiri, Plus Boris and Trump's future hangs in the balance with Theresa CheungSarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Allie Esiri, the "poetry powerhouse" who is making poetry cool with a little help from celebrity friends. Plus, with Boris Johnson and Donald Trump, who share a star sign, both under the spotlight, Astrologer Theresa Cheung joins to explain what the stars have to say. Find Allie's Book, A Nursery Rhyme For Every Night Of The Year, here: https://amzn.eu/d/9LgRMXl Find Theresa Cheung's latest book, Empower Your Inner Psychic here: https://t.co/1zzyW3NUOC See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...2023-03-2338 min
Poppin' BottlesBaked Boys: Bagels with Allie RingFellow podcaster and great friend Allie Ring (DCOMmentaries & My Roommate Ryan) is back to chat everything bagels! We test three different cream cheeses on three different bagels including Thomas', Costco, and local fave Steingold's. We all share NYC stories, hot chip takes, and Allie tells us how to make our bagels last. Hopefully brought to you by the video game LAKE, now on Gamepass.
Visit our Merch closet at https://poppinbottles.threadless.com!2022-04-141h 36
Artist & AllieS2E3: Beyond The SunThis trio of Toronto brothers are truly out of this world. Their songs pulls out all of the stops from so many different genres, there is a song or verse or chorus for EVERYONE. They most recently released their single, Later In Life, was co-written with Hank Compton and Rob and Karah of Valley. I think this song perfectly exhibits their range of motion with the various genres you can hear within it. Chatting with Phil, Colin and Dalton was so much fun and you can really tell that they love what they do. Starting music at such a...2021-07-241h 09
Glitchy PancakesCake Pops - Return of the Waffle DestroyerWe've been on hiatus, but we're back with news, updates, and recommendations to get you hyped about the coming months! Rob and Jesse discuss Hugo/Locus/Ignyte Award nominations, the (possible? Hopeful?) return of conventions, the Baen Bar reopening, and plenty of cool stuff for you to watch, read, and play. Enjoy!Hugo Award nominees: http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2021-hugo-awards/Locus Award Nominees: https://locusmag.com/2021/05/2021-locus-awards-top-ten-finalists/ Ignyte Award Nominees: https://theconvention.fiyahlitmag.com/2021/04/22/announcing-the-2021-ignyte-awards-shortlist/Subscribe to Glitchy Pancakes on your favorite podcast app...2021-05-2047 min
Built For The Game with Rob CressySan Francisco 49ers 75th Anniversary Campaign + NFL Draft MarketingThe San Francisco 49ers are one of the premier organizations in the NFL and the talk of the town heading into the NFL Draft. On this episode of the Sports Marketing Huddle, Allie Dicken, Director of Brand Marketing for the 49ers, joins Rob Cressy to jam about all things marketing in their world. What does NFL Draft preparation look like for their marketing team and how are they engaging fans? The 49ers just rolled out their 75th Anniversary campaign. How are they honoring the past while still living in the present? What did they learn from their Faithful to the...2021-04-3022 minBuilt For The Game with Rob CressySan Francisco 49ers 75th Anniversary Campaign + NFL Draft MarketingThe San Francisco 49ers are one of the premier organizations in the NFL and the talk of the town heading into the NFL Draft. On this episode of the Sports Marketing Huddle, Allie Dicken, Director of Brand Marketing for the 49ers, joins Rob Cressy to jam about all things marketing in their world. What does NFL Draft preparation look like for their marketing team and how are they engaging fans? The 49ers just rolled out their 75th Anniversary campaign. How are they honoring the past while still living in the present? What did they learn from their Faithful to the...2021-04-3022 minGlitchy Pancakes204 - Learning to Write SFF w/ Cat RamboFind yourself wanting to learn how to write science fiction or fantasy? Already writing and want to level up? Then you'll definitely want to hear what our guest Cat Rambo has to say. Cat is one of the most accomplished names in the field, having published over 200 original works with many more on the way, as well as serving two terms as President of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) and founding one of the most popular and helpful online writing schools, the Rambo Academy for Wayward Writers. Listen in & learn some cool...2021-04-1454 minGlitchy PancakesCake Pops - The Recommendations That Have Saved 2021. For Us. So Far.Check out the cool stuff we've been consuming to help us stay upright and functioning in 2021 (AKA "2020 Part 2: Even 2020er"). Games, books, movies, and shows to soothe your brain and make happy. Enjoy!Subscribe to Glitchy Pancakes on your favorite podcast app, and please leave a review if you like what we're doing. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook @GlitchyPancakes. Email questions or comments to CakesPod@gmail.com, and thanks for listening!2021-04-0346 min
Clean Beauty Asia14 - Indie brands and the Chinese market with Rob RobertsonWant to launch your beauty brand in China but keep visibility and control?
In this interview I talk to Rob Robertson. He runs Star Brands Asia, they are a total brand partner for China.
They focus on 4D brand creation:
All channels – offline as well as offline,
Functional – legal, back office, sales force management, online TP services etc
Consumer Journey – moving consumers from awareness to loyalty
Changes – partner brands on the journey. Not just Tmall but look holistically at the long term strategy.
Here are some of the fascinating topics w...2021-03-3029 min
Poppin' BottlesFallout's Rot Gut with Allie VollmerOur first S tier guest, Allie Vollmer (CSZN) plugs us into the joy of Rot Gut. She shares her gaming origins, lets us know the game that made a huge impact, and how targeted marketing saved Thanksgiving.#NotRob makes a festival and Josh makes a catch. Hopefully brought to you by Christopher Reid's poem, The Song of Lunch. Allie’s Acid aka Vollmer’s Vault Water3 oz Vodka1.5 oz Pomegranate Juice1 oz Elderflower Liqueur1 oz Fresh Lime Juice3 oz Lemon Lime Soda
Visit our Merch closet at https://poppinbottles.threadless.com!2021-03-251h 13
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterFrom Art Museums to Sweet Creations: Allie Smith's Journey with Bramble Baking CompanyWelcome to "The Truth in This Art" podcast with your host, Rob Lee! In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Allie Smith, the talented owner of Bramble Baking Company. A small-batch bakery specializing in scratch-baked pies, pastries, and specialty cakes. Allie's passion for baking started as a hobby and grew into a full-fledged business. She is not a formally trained pastry chef but has honed her skills through practice and experimentation. Allie is dedicated to using local and seasonal ingredients in her creations and is committed to creating a positive work environment for her employees....2021-03-2439 minGlitchy Pancakes203 - Black Horror & Podcasting w/ Tonia Ransom (Nightlight Podcast)Time to get SPOOKY! We're talking about horror stories this week! Joining us is Tonia Ransom, creator and executive producer of the excellent Nightlight Podcast, a horror podcast dedicated to publishing creepy tales by Black writers and acted by Black voice professionals. We discuss why we like to be scared, where horror writers get their terrifying ideas, what the Black American experience adds to the genre, the ins and outs of delivering horror through audio/podcasting, and much more! Turn your nightlight on and settle in...Nightlight Podcast: https://nightlightpod.com/Nightlight Patreon: https://www.patreon...2021-03-1055 minGlitchy Pancakes202 - The Baen Bar/WorldCon ControversyIt's always something, isn't it? This week we dig into the controversy surrounding the Baen Bar forum, WorldCon/DisCon III, and the removal of Toni Weisskopf as WorldCon's Editor Guest of Honor. Free speech and censorship (what they mean, and what they don't), how communities define and enforce their standards, and what the fallout means for everyone involved. Enjoy!File 770 article detailing the whole thing: http://file770.com/weisskopf-correia-weber-defend-baens-bar-jason-sanford-subjected-to-harassment-over-his-report/Excellent list of logical fallacies: https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/Subscribe to Glitchy Pancakes on your favorite podcast app, and...2021-02-2450 minGlitchy Pancakes201 - Welcome to 2021! News of the WorldWelcome back! It's our first episode of the year, and having lost our minds long ago in the Before Times of 2020, we attempt to stay coherent as we discuss what's going on in fandom. We talk about the release of Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda, the upcoming Black Panther tv series helmed by Ryan Coogler, the Locus recommended reading list, updates on the convention scene, explain the Hugo Award nomination process, and more. We do NOT discuss WandaVision. Yet. Enjoy!LINKS:Locus Recommended Reading List (2020): https://locusmag.com/2021/02/2020-locus-recommended-reading-list/Hugo Award Nomination info...2021-02-1047 minGlitchy PancakesHindsight 2020: A Quick THANK YOU from the GP CrewThis week, we took a few minutes to thank everyone who has helped us make the back half of 2020 better than we'd hoped. We launched Glitchy Pancakes on June 19 of this year with an episode on Protest & Rebellion in SF/F, featuring the amazing Sheree Renée Thomas. From then until now, we've published 30 episodes full of fun and illuminating conversations about all aspects of SF/F fandom with a slate of absolutely fantastic guests, and we hope you've all gotten something good out of listening. We greatly appreciate every guest who gave us a slice of their t...2020-12-3016 minGlitchy Pancakes124 - The "Canon" Episode w/ Jeannette Ng & Dr. Lisa YaszekSome say there are certain works & authors in SF/F/H that one Must Read in order to appreciate or understand the genres. But with all the amazing new work coming out from new voices around the world, are the so-called "canonical" works even relevant anymore? How can fans navigate the world of speculative fiction in a way that makes it meaningful (and let's not forget FUN) for them? We get into it with two fantastic guests: 2019 Astounding Award winner & author of Under the Pendulum Sun, Jeannette Ng, and Georgia Tech Regents Professor of Science Fiction Studies...2020-12-2353 minGlitchy Pancakes123 - #OwnVoices Fiction w/ Sheree Renée Thomas & K. Tempest Bradford"Own Voices" fiction means stories written BY members of the marginalized groups and cultures they depict, instead of written by people from outside those groups. People deserve to tell their OWN stories instead of having others take up that space and write about them, so today we get into what needs to happen and why. We're joined by two amazing author/editors: Sheree Renée Thomas (World Fantasy Award-winning editor, author, Marvel writer, and new Editor of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction) and K. Tempest Bradford (author, editor, writing teacher at Writing the O...2020-12-161h 16Glitchy Pancakes122 - AudibleGate Update + the "Big 4" Merger w/ Nicole Givens KurtzSwing and a miss, Audible! After last week's episode, the audiobook giant emailed authors & publishers with a "solution" to their policy of not paying creators. It was... not good. We talk with author & Mocha Memoirs Press publisher Nicole Givens Kurtz about why SO MUCH MORE needs to be done to make publishing equitable and ethical. And while we're at it, we get into the recently announced purchase of Simon & Schuster by Penguin/Random House (taking the "Big 5" publishing houses down to the Big 4), and why this is a raw deal for readers as well as writers...2020-12-0200 minGlitchy Pancakes121 - #DisneyMustPay & #AudibleGate w/ John HartnessPAY CREATORS. PERIOD. It's a tale as old as time, folks... the House of Mouse has been refusing to pay royalties to the great Alan Dean Foster for his many novelizations of Star Wars (including 1976's Star Wars: A New Hope), Alien, etc. In the entertainment industry, this is what's known as "a d*** move." In other news, Audible (owned by Amazon) is pushing a ridiculous return policy that steals money from the pockets of authors. Fans gotta rise up... to discuss this, we brought in author & publisher John G. Hartness, he of the often-colorful hair and always-colorful...2020-11-2500 minGlitchy PancakesCake Pops: The Election + Just SO MANY RecommendationsWe recap the 2020 Election (wow, Georgia) & continue destroying your TBR lists with a heaping helping of recommendations. It's a tough time right now, heading into the holidays in the time of COVID-19, and we all need some quality entertainment to keep us happy and get us through. We've got books, shows, comics, movies, and games to keep your spirits up and your big brains occupied. Enjoy!Jesse's Recs: This is How you Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone, Utopia (series on Prime Video), Over the Garden Wall (animated miniseries on...2020-11-1800 minGlitchy Pancakes120 - All About WorldCon (DisCon III) w/ 2021 Co-Chair Bill LawhornWorldCon, AKA the World Science Fiction Convention, is one of the oldest and most storied conventions anywhere, the home of the Hugo Awards and the source of much fandom lore. The 79th annual WorldCon will be in Washington D.C. at DisCon III, August 25-29, 2021. DisCon III Co-Chair Bill Lawhorn joins Rob & Jesse to talk about the history & meaning of WorldCon, what to expect in 2021 (Sheree Renée Thomas & Malka Older hosting the Hugos, yes please!), and how DisCon is addressing certain *ahem* issues that previous WorldCons have faced. Listen in & get all the details!2020-11-1100 minGlitchy Pancakes119 - Hugo Award-Winning Editor/Publisher Liz GorinskyJoin us for a great chat with Liz Gorinsky, recorded for Multiverse Convention. We talk about the publishing business, trends in speculative fiction, the life of an editor, and the meaning of major awards with the Hugo-winning editor & Erewhon Books founder.BIO: Liz Gorinsky (she/they) is a speculative fiction editor. Liz began her publishing career at Tor Books, editing a list that included popular and acclaimed speculative fiction authors Felix Gilman, Mary Robinette Kowal, Liu Cixin, George Mann, Annalee Newitz, Thomas Olde Heuvelt, Cherie Priest, Lev Rosen, Nisi Shawl, Brian Francis Slattery, Catherynne...2020-11-0500 minGlitchy Pancakes118 - Hugo Award-Winning Artist Galen DaraJoin us for a fascinating hour with Hugo Award-winning artist Galen Dara, recorded for Multiverse Convention. We chat about artistic inspiration & stylistic choices, consistency & practice as a creator, and how to stay productive during quarantine. Also about apricots. Ripe ones. Very ripe ones.Galen Dara, Multiverse's 2020 Artist Guest of Honor, is an award-winning artist working primarily in the styles of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. She has won the Hugo Award, the World Fantasy Award, and been nominated for the Locus and Chesley Awards, among others. Her clients include Escape Artists Inc., Skyscape Publishing, Fantasy...2020-10-2800 minGlitchy Pancakes117 - Author Maurice BroaddusWe're back! Join us for a fascinating hour with Maurice Broaddus, recorded for Multiverse Convention. We discuss Afrofuturism + music, TV adaptations, the influence of comics, and how authors can live mission-driven lives. Broaddus, Multiverse's 2020 Author Guest of Honor for 2020, is an award-winning author of speculative fiction ranging from middle-grade detective books (The Usual Suspects) to steampunk novels and novellas (Buffalo Soldier and Pimp My Airship) to urban fantasy (The Knights of Breton Court series), and hundreds of published short stories. Broaddus also has a new 3-book deal for a space opera at Tor, AND a TV adaptation...2020-10-2100 minGlitchy Pancakes116 - Oh, Jo. NO. Deconstructing JKR w/ Malorie (MD) CooperJ.K. Rowling won't get off the transphobia train. In the wake of her recent comments, tweets, and blog posts, we decided to discuss this issue with Malorie Cooper, extremely prolific science fiction author (writing as MD Cooper), successful businessperson, trans woman, and owner of a truly impressive wardrobe of catsuits. We talk about Rowling's recent detective novel (under the pen name Robert Galbraith... and yes, we'll talk about that name), trans authors you can read instead of Rowling, and how we can approach the Harry Potter universe without continuing to support its author.Find 2020-10-0700 minGlitchy Pancakes115 - Enola Holmes! w/ Heather Holloway & Crystal Noll (221BCon)SHERLOCKIANS! You're going to love this. We discuss the premiere of Enola Holmes on Netflix. Joining us are the founders of 221BCon, the greatest Sherlock-themed event around: Heather Holloway & Crystal Noll. We discuss Millie Bobby Brown's acting, Henry Cavill's shirtful performance, Mycroft being a jerk, and just what the heck was going on with Lestrade? Plus plenty of fun Sherlockian lore to occupy the minds of you most excellent detectives. Enjoy!Visit 221BCon in Atlanta & online at 221BCon.com & follow @221Bcon on TwitterMultiverse Convention 2020: MultiVirtual is online & free October 16-18...2020-09-3055 minGlitchy Pancakes114 - Furries Demystified! w/ Chelsea Eckert (AKA Bean Tiger)It's everything you want to know about Furries but were afraid to ask! Enjoy a fascinating look into the world of furry fandom with the excellent Chelsea Eckert. Learn what draws people to furry, the many different ways people can participate, crossovers with other fandoms, and dispel some misconceptions you may hold about this inclusive, artistic bunch of anthropomorphic-animal geeks. Also find out which superhero MAY be a furry...CHELSEA ECKERT: Find her on Instagram @World.Of.BeanCraftStream Glitchy Pancakes on GlitchyPancakes.com or on your favorite podcast app (now on Amazon Podcasts too...2020-09-2349 minGlitchy Pancakes113 - The Brilliant History of LGBTQ+ SciFi, Fantasy, & Horror w/ Catherine LundoffEver wondered who Polidori wrote "The Vampyre" about? Have you ever noticed LGBTQ+ coding (positive or negative) in your favorite science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories? What do the past and future look like for LGBTQ+ genre writers? We talk about it with author & publisher at Queen of Swords Press, Catherine Lundoff. There's a LOT to unpack here, but we got a good start! Might need a part 2 on this one... or part 3... check the notes below for contact info & links to Catherine Lundoff's excellent articles on the history of LGBTQ+ speculative fiction.CATHERINE LUNDOFF...2020-09-1659 minGlitchy Pancakes112 - The Psychology of Batman w/ Martin PowellWhy so grimdark? This week we discuss the psychology and various portrayals of the world's greatest detective, the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight: Batman. What makes him tick? What kind of hero should he be? What should Bruce Wayne be doing with all that money? We cover it all with prolific graphic novel writer & author of "Batman: The Fog of Fear," Martin Powell. Find Glitchy Pancakes on Twitter @GlitchyPancakes. Stream episodes directly from GlitchyPancakes.com or on your favorite podcast app. Email comments, questions, or suggestions to: CakesPod@gmail.Thanks for listening!2020-09-091h 03Glitchy Pancakes111 - Responsible Fandom w/ Paige L. ChristieFantasy author and excellent human Paige L. Christie joins us for a deep-dive discussion about the responsibilities we all have to each other as fans, creators, and people. We all love the things we love in science fiction, fantasy, horror, comics, anime, etc., and we all want our experiences in fandom circles to be meaningful, fun, and safe. What do we owe to each other in order to make that happen? We'll talk about it. Also... pencils. TICONDEROGA 4LYFE!PAIGE L. CHRISTIE: https://paigelchristie.com/Social media: find her everywhere @PaigeLChristiePAIGE'S BOOKS:2020-09-0251 minGlitchy PancakesA Tribute to Chadwick BosemanOn Friday, August 28, 2020, fandom lost one of its brightest stars. We sat down to remember and celebrate the life and work of Chadwick Boseman, who inspired the entire world through his talent, charisma, work ethic, and kindness, both on and off the screen. From playing Jackie Robinson to Thurgood Marshall to James Brown to King T'Challa/Black Panther, he showed us what heroes look like, and for that he will be forever loved and remembered. Here’s a resource from the CDC about screening for and treating colon cancer: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/ba...2020-08-3131 minGlitchy Pancakes110 - The Amazing World of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Art w/ Amanda Makepeace & Charles UrbachThe art of science fiction and fantasy inspires us, amazes us, and fills us with the same sense of wonder that first made us fans of science fiction and fantasy. From our favorite book covers to RPGs to gaming cards to convention art shows, this genre wouldn't be the same without the artists who make it all look so fantastic. Today we dive deep into the world of fantasy & science fiction art with two of the greats: award-winning artists Amanda Makepeace and Charles Urbach. Enjoy!SIDE NOTE: Do not anger the Art Gods. One of us...2020-08-261h 12Glitchy PancakesCake Pops - The Future of Conventions (and the Debut of Fox Curley)CONS!!! We sat down to discuss what we love about fan conventions and what the future may hold for our favorite geeky gatherings. We also discuss... some other stuff. It got silly, folks. Enjoy meeting Rob's eccentric alter-ego, Fox Curley!MultiVIRTUAL 2020 (Multiverse Convention's free online event): https://www.multiversecon.org/221BCon (annual Sherlock convention run by awesome people): https://www.221bcon.com/Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Twitter @GlitchyPancakes. You can also find us on Facebook or stream our episodes directly from GlitchyPancakes.com...2020-08-1937 minGlitchy Pancakes109 - Getting the Medical Details Right (Why Oliver Queen is Actually Dead) w/ Dr. Darin KennedyEver wondered how Dr. House can solve any medical mystery in 48 minutes (plus commercials)? Well... he can't. Did you know you can't coagulate all the blood in your body and live? It's true! Today we talk with fantasy author & physician Dr. Darin Kennedy to delve into the writing of medical issues: who gets it right and who has gotten it so, so wrong. It's a bloody one - enjoy!DARIN KENNEDY'S BOOKS: Fugue & Fable series: The Mussorgsky Riddle, The Stravinsky Intrigue, and The Tchaikovsky FinalePawn Stratagem Series: Pawn's Gambit &...2020-08-1247 minGlitchy PancakesRec Room - Control, Ninjala, The Library at Mount Char, Women in GamingWe know you're bored at home. Here's some cool stuff we're currently loving, to keep you entertained and amused. Got something you want to suggest to us? Email CakesPod@gmail.com!JESSE'S RECS: Control (PS4 game), The Library at Mount Char (novel by Scott Hawkins), Love Death & Robots (Netflix animated SF anthology) ROB'S RECS: Ninjala (Switch game), Women in Gaming: 100 Professionals of Play (nonfiction book by Meagan Marie), Space Force (Netflix series)Follow us on Twitter @GlitchyPancakes2020-08-0528 minGlitchy Pancakes108 - The 2020 Hugo Awards w/ M.M. SchillGot some thoughts about WorldCon 2020 (CoNZealand) and the Hugo Awards Ceremony? Yeah... so do we. Have a listen. Big thanks to M.M. Schill (@mm_schill on Twitter) for stepping in on short notice to lay down the hottest of takes with us. TLDR: DO BETTER, WORLDCONS! Huge congratulations to the Hugo winners and nominees for 2020. These awards are all about you and the amazing work you've done, and you deserve to be honored accordingly. Here's the full list of winners; we highly recommend you all check it out and support these fantastic creators.2020 HUGO...2020-08-0145 minGlitchy Pancakes107 - Writing the Other w/ Nisi Shawl & Cynthia WardEver wondered how to write characters different from yourself respectfully & convincingly? We sat down with the folks who literally wrote the book on this topic. Nisi Shawl & Cynthia Ward created "Writing the Other," a book and series of excellent workshops taught by some of the best authors working in SF/F today. Their workshops teach techniques, practical exercises, and examples with the aim of both increasing writers’ skill and sensitivity in portraying differences (ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, age, etc.) in their fiction as well as allaying their anxieties about “getting it wrong.” Listen in & enjoy...2020-07-2947 minGlitchy PancakesRec Room: Books, Games, TV, and pre-order THE WORST OF ALL POSSIBLE WORLDSJesse's Recommendations: Dark (TV show, Netflix), The Worst of All Possible Worlds (Salvagers series #3, novel by Alex White - PRE-ORDER HERE), The Last of Us Part 2 (PS4 game)Rob's Recommendations: Tales from the Loop (TV show, Prime Video), Cyborg 009: Call of Justice (anime, Netflix), Unsolved Mysteries (Netflix), Shovel Knight (Switch game), Batman: White Knight (limited comic series, DC, Sean Murphy/Todd Klein/Matt Hollingsworth)2020-07-2431 minGlitchy Pancakes106 - The Harassment Issue (& What We Can Do About It) w/ M.M. Schill & Allie CharlesworthThis one is deep but illuminating. In the shadow of the recent harassment scandals across fandom, we sit down with author/illustrator/survivor advocate M. M. Schill, and Multiverse Convention Chair Allie Charlesworth. How bad is the problem? How do we start fixing it? How can we all do better as a community? Whatever viewpoint you're looking at this topic from, we hope you'll learn something today.Find M. M. Schill at https://mmschill.com/ and on Twitter @mm_schillFind Allie Charlesworth & Multiverse Convention at https://www.multiversecon.org/Find Glitchy...2020-07-2258 minGlitchy Pancakes105 - Racism in Publishing w/ L.L. McKinney & Gerald ColemanGoing in DEEP on this one. We talk systemic and overt racism in the SFFH publishing industry, #PublishingPaidMe, and more, with A BLADE SO BLACK author/equality advocate L.L. McKinney & WHEN NIGHT FALLS author Gerald L. Coleman. Works by L.L. McKinney:A BLADE SO BLACK (Nightmare-Verse #1): https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250211668A DREAM SO DARK (Nightmare-Verse #2):https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250620835A CROWN SO CURSED (Nightmare-Verse #3):https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250754547NUBIA: Real One (DC Graphic Novel, pre-order):https://www...2020-07-151h 01Glitchy Pancakes101 - Quarantine! (We Made a Podcast)Jesse & Rob talk quarantine from deep within their Fortresses of Social Distance! The economic effects of The Cove on the comics industry, conventions, and creators. Suggestions for how to support creators, plus plenty of book/movie/game recommendations.WANDERERS (novel by Chuck Wendig): https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780399182105A CANTICLE FOR LEIBOWITZ (novel by Walter Miller): https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780553273816STATION ELEVEN (novel by Emily St. John Mandel):https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780804172448EMPRESS OF FOREVER (novel by Max Gladstone):https://www.indiebound.org/book/97807653958182020-07-0858 minGlitchy Pancakes104 - Problematic Favorites w/ Victor LaValleRob & Jesse dive deep into "problematic favorites" with the excellent Victor LaValle, author, Columbia professor, and winner of all the awards (American Book Award, Shirley Jackson Award, World Fantasy Award, British Fantasy Award, Bram Stoker Award, etc.). Check out Victor's books below & enjoy the conversation!Victor LaValle's works:THE BALLAD OF BLACK TOM (novella):https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780765387868THE CHANGELING (novel):https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780812985870BIG MACHINE (novel):https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780385527989THE ECSTATIC (novel):https://www.indiebound.org/book/97803757133162020-07-0154 minGlitchy PancakesCake Pops: The 2020 Locus Awards & WTF, Men???In the first-ever Cake Pops current events episode, Rob & Jesse talk about the 2020 Locus Awards (we swear, it's a new Golden Age of science fiction & fantasy right now), and also touch on the recent harassment scandals in the world of SFF/comics/art. Profane rants ensue.**CW: brief discussion of harassment/abuse**Here's the entire slate of 2020 Locus Award Winners, with links to purchase:https://locusmag.com/2020/06/locus-awards-winners-2020/Also please consider making a donation to support Locus Magazine while you're there. Enjoy the episode and we'll see you next...2020-06-2936 minGlitchy Pancakes102 - Fandom as TherapyJesse & Rob talk fandom as therapy. How we all benefit from a strong fan community when times are tough, plus several ways to support each other & the creators we love, things NOT to do as a fan, and as always, some recommendations to keep you busy. MULTIVERSE CONVENTION: https://www.multiversecon.org221BCon: https://www.221bcon.com/Game: Ghost of Tsushima (comes out in July)TV show: DEVS (Hulu)Movies: 28 Days Later, Ex MachinaTHE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH (book by Norton Juster):https://www...2020-06-2444 minGlitchy Pancakes103 - Protest & Rebellion in Speculative Fiction w/ Sheree Renée ThomasWe talk about the history of protest in speculative fiction with award-winning multi-genre author, editor, and publisher Sheree Renée Thomas. Check the notes below for Sheree's new fiction collection Nine Bar Blues, plus the other recommendations we mentioned during the show. Enjoy!NINE BAR BLUES (fiction collection by Sheree Renée Thomas): https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780997457896RIOT BABY (novel by Tochi Onyebuchi): https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250214751OCTAVIA'S BROOD (science fiction stories from social justice movements, foreword by Sheree Renée Thomas): https://www.indiebound.org...2020-06-1951 min
Poppin' BottlesStrawberry Daiquiri with Allie RingThe soon to be more famous Allie Ring shares her love of frozen Daiquiris and sandless beaches. She tells us all about tea time, her fave Disney films, and gets in some Ship Talk!
Rob washes his tootsies and Josh gets goofy. Hopefully brought to you by The Pasta Bowl!
**Ring, Ring, Summer's Calling **
4 Strawberries
1 Cup of Diced Watermelon
4 oz Coconut Water
Blended into puree
1.5 oz Coconut Rum
3oz Strawberry/Watermelon Puree
1 oz Simple Syrup
Serve over crushed ice2019-06-061h 07