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Pete's PubAllow For The PossibilityIn this episode of Pete's Pub, the final episode of Season 1, host Peter Kemmerer reflects on his life journey, sharing personal stories of overcoming childhood challenges, the impact of mentorship, and the transformative power of music and performance. He emphasizes the importance of allowing for the possibility of success and encourages listeners to pursue their goals despite obstacles. The episode serves as an inspirational message about personal growth and resilience.Theme Music: “Hard Fought Victory” by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey at www.purple-planet.com.Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado...
2025-09-2828 min
Pete's PubRockin' The Retired LifeIn this solo episode, Pete shares his experiences from a delightful family outing, discusses his involvement with a top local Lehigh Valley cover band, and offers a recipe for perfectly roasted broccoli. He also makes a couple of drink recommendations and shares one of his favorite authors with you.Roasted Broccoli:1) Fill a gallon freezer bag with cleaned and trimmed (those long, big stems) broccoli2) Add two healthy pinches of coarse salt, one on each side of the bag. Try to spread it out.3) Grind black pepper...
2025-09-2120 min
Pete's PubJeremy RomaIn this episode of Pete's Pub, host Peter Kemmerer welcomes Jeremy Roma, who shares his family's journey with neurofibromatosis (NF), a rare genetic disorder. Jeremy discusses the challenges and triumphs of raising a child with NF, the importance of early intervention, and the role of community support. He also highlights the advocacy work done through the Children's Tumor Foundation and the Neurofibromatosis Network.Want to help? Check out Jade's Way Warrior's team fundraising page at https://join.ctf.org/team/647961You can sign up if you want to walk or simply make a donation. All...
2025-09-1440 min
Pete's PubFinal Eagles Predictions with Tim OisterJoin Pete and special guest Tim Oister as they dive into the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming season. From roster changes to game predictions, they cover it all with humor and insight. Will the Eagles soar to victory or face unexpected challenges? Tune in to find out!Theme music for Pete's Pub is "Hard Fought Victory" by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey at www.purple-planet.comPlease consider donating to Al Otro Lado, who provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, deportees and other migrants trapped at the US-MX border. Donate at...
2025-09-041h 12
Pete's PubJason NugentIn this heartfelt episode of Pete's Pub, Pete reconnects with his long-time friend and mentor, Jason Nugent. They reminisce about their shared history in the tech and gaming world, discuss the evolution of their careers, and explore the personal growth that has shaped their lives. From the early days of Stomped.com and BeyondUnreal.com to Jason's current work with the Public Knowledge Project and his passion for photography, this episode is a testament to the power of friendship and the importance of following one's passions.You can see Jason's Suburu advertisement here: https://www...
2025-08-311h 05
Pete's PubJessica LawrenceThis week Pete chats with Jessica Lawrence from Spain (Jessica is there, not Pete)! She is the owner of planforspain.com, where she leverages her extensive knowledge of Spain and other destinations for those who are looking for deep-dive fulfilling visits or even full-blown relocations.Check out Jessica's website at planforspain.comYou can also find Jessica at www.instagram.com/planforspain, www.facebook.com/planforspain and https://www.youtube.com/@PlanForSpainThe window for citizenship by descent is closing, but the link for it is here: https://www.globalcitizensolutions.com...
2025-08-241h 01
Pete's PubPopPop By Day, Rocker By NightThis week it's just Pete on his family vacation, talking about a couple of things that are important in his life these days: being a PopPop and his musical endeavors.Theme Music: “Hard Fought Victory” by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey at www.purple-planet.com.Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, deportees, and other migrants trapped at the US-MX border. Donate at alotrolado.org/letsdosomething.You can contact Pete at peter dot kemmerer @ gmail dot com...
2025-08-1714 min
Pete's PubKim WentzelOn this week's show, Pete chats with his friend Kim Wentzel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who lives in St. Croix and just happens to be a singer and a guitar player too! Kim is also the daughter of the late, great Al Rosenberg of MTV, Imus and the Howard Stern Show fame. Kim talks about her background, what got her started in social work and performing, life on the island, and they both talk about their experiences and memories related to Al, including a benefit Kim and Pete played for Al's favorite charity, RISE of NJ.
2025-08-1049 min
Pete's PubBellwether RitualIn this episode, Pete talks with Mike Em, Hilary Brown and Steve Collins of Bellwether Ritual, a very talented band out of the Allentown, PA area that writes and plays original music that is difficult to categorize but easy to enjoy! The band talks about their origin, how the band has changed, their songwriting process, Hilary’s bass gear (because Pete is a bass gear head), working on their first full-length album and more.Stay tuned after the episode for their single, “Lock And Key,” used with permission of the band. You can find Bellwether Ritual...
2025-08-031h 16
Pete's PubEagles PreviewIn this episode, Pete breaks down the pre-training camp Philadelphia Eagles, position by position and commits to his very early predictions on a game-by-game basis for the 2025-2026 season. Talk about sticking your neck out there! We will revisit the Eagles and his comments just prior to the beginning of the season to see how he made out.Theme Music: “Hard Fought Victory” by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey at www.purple-planet.com.Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, depo...
2025-07-2734 min
Pete's PubSerendipity And DestinyIn this episode, Pete tells a story of serendipity and destiny that began nearly 50 years ago and resulted in the peace of mind knowing, despite not having a clue along the way, that he ended up where he was supposed to.Theme Music: “Hard Fought Victory” by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey at www.purple-planet.com.Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, deportees, and other migrants trapped at the US-MX border. Donate at alotrolado.org/letsdosomething.Yo...
2025-07-2014 min
Pete's PubShawn Semmel - MidSummerThis week Pete talks with Shawn Semmel, co-founder of and drummer for the Lehigh Valley, PA-based band, MidSummer. Shawn takes us through the origin of the band, why the debut EP is "Vol. 2," the challenges facing original music bands, and more. Following the interview, Shawn and the band share the full opening tune from their EP "Tales Of The Time Traveler, Vol. 2, "Crashing Walls."Theme Music: “Hard Fought Victory” by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey at www.purple-planet.com.MidSummer:https://www.facebook.com/MidsummerPA
2025-07-1329 min
Pete's PubPesto And MurderOn this short and sweet episode of Pete's Pub, Pete tells you about two television shows and one book series that are currently exciting his molecules. He also shares an easy-to-prepare and delicious meal prep, and his wife Denise's favorite summertime cocktail.Theme Music: “Hard Fought Victory” by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey at www.purple-planet.com.Murderbot:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30444310/Somebody Feed Phil:https://www.netflix.com/title/80146601Dungeon Crawler Carl:https://www.audi...
2025-07-0616 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 47: Reading Life Temp Check + Pressing Books Into Each Other's HandsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: readerly badges and DNFing books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we check in on our reading lives and press book into the other's hands The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . .
2025-06-301h 01
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 47: Reading Life Temp Check + Pressing Books Into Each Other's HandsOn this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: readerly badges and DNFing books Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: we check in on our reading lives and press book into the other’s handsThe Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). .
2025-06-3000 min
Pete's PubDenise StajkowskiOn this week's show we do a deep dive interview with the delightful Denise Stajkowski, author of the book "Let's Talk About It - A Healing Journey Through Pain To Peace" based on Denise's own experiences from around age six to today. I found this to be a difficult read, but an ultimately rewarding one as well. I should mention that the book touches on some very dark and disturbing behavior, so be aware.Theme Music: “Hard Fought Victory” by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey at www.purple-planet.com.You can get Denise's book from Amaz...
2025-06-2940 min
Pete's PubGetting To Know YouIn the inaugural episode of Pete's Pub, host Peter Kemmerer introduces himself and shares his journey into podcasting, his personal history, musical pursuits, and the importance of good news in today's world. He reflects briefly on his early life, challenges, and the joy of family, while also outlining the podcast's future direction.Theme Music: “Hard Fought Victory” by Chris Martyn and Geoff Harvey at www.purple-planet.com.
2025-06-2207 min
Pete's PubIntroduction - Pete's PubAnnouncing my upcoming podcast, Pete's Pub!https://rss.com/podcasts/petes-pub/
2025-06-1801 min
Toekomst voor Natuur70 – Hoe natuur ons raakt – met Rik van der LindenOm natuur in het hart van mensen te krijgen hebben we verhalen nodig. Over verwondering, veerkracht en vooral: over hoe natuur ons raakt. Wie zijn die verhalenvertellers? En horen wij het verhaal nog wel wat de soorten zelf over onze landschappen vertellen? Daarover spreekt Anthonie in deze aflevering met Rik van der Linden, filmmaker en historicus. Rik besloot in 2020 zijn werk als filmmaker in dienst van de natuur te stellen. Wat bracht hem dat? En hoe gaat hij te werk? Twee films van Rik zijn vanaf 4 november te zien op het Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam. De Verwonderaars is de...
2024-10-2658 min
Spiel des Jahres PodcastDas spielerische Quartett #23Da die Bekanntgabe der Long- und Shortlist zum Spiel des Jahres, Kennerspiel des Jahres und Kinderspiel des Jahres am Mittwoch, 11. Juni, ins Haus steht, gibt es ein letztes Quartett für diesen Jahrgang.
In dieser Folge sind aus der Jury Spiel des Jahres mit dabei: Harald Schrapers, Karsten Grosser und Nico Wagner. Als Gastkritikerin ist Alexandra Kemmerer eingeladen. Sie berichtet als eine von drei Brettspielhamstern auf Instagram, TikTok und YouTube von der artenreichen Welt der Spiele. Sie war auch schon auf dem YouTube-Kanal „Spiel doch mal…“ zu Gast.
Die Runde wird moderiert vom Jury-Vo...
2024-06-0559 min
School Reading ListEpisode 16 - Children's books and books for children - a growing disconnectSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 16For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-16/.Part 1Book postGlassborn by Peter BunzlAmazing Octopus by Michael Stavaric and Michele GanserDo You Remember? by Sydney SmithFate of the Argosi by Sebastien de CastellRise Up and Sing! by Andrea Warner and Louise ReimerThe Undying of Obedience Wellrest by Nicholas BowlingThe Girl Who Became a Fish by Polly Ho-YenGrowing Up Powerful Journal by Nona Willis AronowitzMy Nature Trail...
2023-12-3133 min
Sentientism156: "Animal Liberation Now!" - Peter Singer - SentientismPeter Singer is often referred to as the “world’s most influential living philosopher.” He is the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University. He specialises in applied ethics, approaching the subject from a secular, naturalistic, utilitarian perspective. He wrote the books "Animal Liberation", Why Vegan? and "Animal Liberation Now!" (launched on the same day as this episode! - speaking tour here), in which he argues against speciesism and for a shift to plant-based food systems and veganism. He also wrote the essay "Famine, Affluence, and Morality" and the books "The Life You Can Save" & "The Most Good Y...
2023-05-231h 41
Sentientism123: "Let's make a world with less suffering today!" Ingrid Newkirk - PETA founder and president - SentientismIngrid is an animal activist and the president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world’s largest animal rights organization. She is the author of several books, including "The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights", "Animalkind" and the 30th anniversary new edition of "Freeing The Animals". Ingrid has worked for the animal-protection movement since 1972. She has been given the following awards: Washingtonian of the Year, 1980; Courage of Conscience Award, 1995; Shining World Compassion Award, 2007; Ahimsa Award, 2014 and the Peter Singer Prize for Strategies to Reduce the Suffering of Animals, 2016.
In Sentientist Conversations we talk ab...
2022-08-1157 min
Sorry! We‘re Booked.12 || Books That’s Been on Our TBR the LongestWelcome to Sorry! We're Booked. A podcast where two friends talk about books they love, books they hate and everything in between. You will get some great book recommendations with some film recs thrown in as well. Thanks for taking a listen!
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Books Mentioned
Beloved | Toni Morrison
Island | Richard Laymon
The Arrangement | Kiersten Modglin
Paperbacks From Hell | Grady Hendrix
The Thief...
2022-06-0633 min
Elated Geek- Pop Culture Fandoms and Local Discoveries that Spark Joy📚 Most Anticipated Books of 2022 | Beat The BookA new year is already upon us, and as we let the dumpster fire that is 2021 burn to embers, we use its light to look ahead... And to read by. What are Laney and Marshall looking forward to reading in the year of Twenty-Twenty-Also?
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2022-01-1233 min
A Galaxy Not So Far AwayMysterious Mini 34: Mysterious MicroIn this incredibly short minisode, Gary rapidly works through this weeks events and shouts out some new books in between maintenance sessions in his home! Events This Week: Tuesday, January 26th: Francesca Flores, in conversation with Romina Garber Wednesday, January 27th: Virtual Cozy Panel Thursday, January 28th:Virtual Graphic Novel Panel Friday, January 29th: YA Book Club Monday, February 1st: Sarah Langan, in conversation with Hilarie Burton New This Week: Shadow City by Francesca Flores One Poison Pie by L...
2021-01-2605 min
Holistic Investment w Constantin Kogan📒Guide To Cryptocurrency Tax Rules (w David Kemmerer & Constantin Kogan)Important guide on crypt taxation provided by David Kemmerer - CEO of CryptoTrader.tax.Millions of cryptocurrency users face a challenging problem when it comes to staying compliant with tax laws. Due to the way the digital asset is treated by governments around the world, it is most often subject to capital gains and losses rules similar to stocks, bonds, and other forms of property.This sparks a wide variety of problems for consumers, cryptocurrency exchanges, tax professionals, and other platforms that need to provide both cost basis data and fair market value data to...
2020-11-241h 01
Sport and the Growing Good#73: Sheridan H.S. (WY) football coach Don Julian develops leaders and changes livesCoach Don Julian led Sheridan High School in Wyoming to five state championships and, before that, coached Riverton High School to four state titles. He was also formerly a member of the University of Wyoming’s football coaching staff. Even more than wins on the field, he is widely known as an exemplary developer of leaders. Coach Julian, currently the athletic director at Sheridan, continues to inspire leaders of all levels. As Wisconsin coaches examine how they can impact lives and communities through sports, much can be learned from Coach Julian. In this SGG episode, we discussed:
1. Gro...
2020-11-1253 min
Schwartz on SportsSchwartz On Sports: Gillian KemmererKHL reporter Gillian Kemmerer joins Peter to talk about Russian goalie Ilya Sorokin who is reportedly going to sign with the Islanders.
2020-04-1321 minCurrently ReadingSeason 2, Episode 21: All the Hosts Together + TV/Book PairingsMeredith and Kaytee are joined by Mindy today in a three-host show full of bookish delights. You'll hear a "bookish moment of the week" from each host. A book club win for kids, a book train with friends, and strong opinions about a bookish movie. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. There's some serious gushing over books in this week's titles, plus a couple "I didn't like this" strong opinions. Hold onto your earbuds. We are doing a brief Slow But Steady check-in this week to let you know what...
2019-12-231h 00