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Deserts of PlentyFreedom of Routines"Having a routine frees us from the burden of making choices". That quote by Brianna Wiest really resonates with me so i discuss it here.2023-10-1210 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastLetting Go of Self-ConsciousnessFalling in love. Hanging with good friends. Being in a moment. These are all times when we tend to lose ourselves, get over our self-consciousness, and forget about our selfish needs and serve an experience.2023-10-0915 min
Deserts of PlentyThe Inherent Flaw in Power StructuresThe TDSB, in my opinion, is a flawed institution while the people within it are, by and large, incredibly competent, talented, and caring. What's up with that?2023-10-0519 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastAvoid Gaslighting OthersWhether on stage or in life real, try not to gaslights others. In improv, it often leads into the argument trap. In life, it escalates tension, shows others you're not listening, and more. Instead, treat the opinions of others as legitimately theirs and deal with it except in one situation.2023-10-0220 min
Deserts of PlentyWait! I'm Doing What Now?Twenty years ago a family member prompted me to try something that, at the time, I thought was useless and dumb. Now, I do that thing regularly. How did that happen?2023-09-2814 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastPlaying StrangersScenes in which the characters are strangers to each other come with an extra added level of difficulty. For that reason, I encourage improvisers to stay away from them. But, when they do happen to try and figure out what's at stake.2023-09-2518 min
Deserts of PlentyThe McDonald's Coffee IncidentIn 1994, Stella Liebeck ordered a coffee from a McDonald's drive through. What happened next was a master class in public relations.2023-09-2112 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe Process SceneHaving a process in a scene will help in a multitude of ways, however, there are also a couple major pitfalls with which to be aware.2023-09-1824 min
Deserts of PlentyThe Mind as a Sense OrganThe Buddha believed that the mind was a sense organ, similar to the ears or eyes. What the mind sensed was not sounds not images but thought bubbling up from what we would call our subconscious.2023-09-1415 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastI Am A....A discussion of the third exercise I use when starting almost every class I teach. I Am A... is a game of patterns in which three people are elements within a certain pattern, category, etc. The more recognizable the pattern and elements, the better it is received.2023-09-1119 min
Deserts of PlentyChanging and Adopting HabitsJames Clear in his book, Atomic Habits, shows a better way to change our habits. We tend to think motivation comes before change but it's often the other way around. We don't become motivated to change until we see changes.2023-09-0719 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastImprov Rule For Life #4 - Be Process OrientedBeing process oriented, or systems based, allows one to make modifications if their goals aren't being realized. Conversely, relying on magical thinking to achieve a desired outcome can leave one at the mercy of a stochastic, unfeeling universe.2023-09-0420 min
Deserts of PlentyBefore I Comment, Let Me Check Who's ListeningRecently, a friend wanted to offer me her review of a new movie. However, before she felt safe to do so, she had to check to make sure no one was listening. Is this the future we want?2023-08-3119 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastIs Mocking Some People Okay or Not Okay - REPEAT Episode 8Improv has changed a lot in the 35 years since I started. One thing is that we are much more sensitive to people different than us and no longer mock people based on generalities about them. However, two areas have escaped that scrutiny and I have no idea why.2023-08-2811 min
Deserts of PlentyLaw of Unintended Consequences Technology, inventions, changes, choices we make... are all examples where we can rarely know the full impact of them until far into the future.The Birth Control Pill, designed to curb unwanted pregnancies, actually led to more pregnancy. The far-reaching political ramifications of this technology couldn't have even been dreamed of by its inventors.2023-08-2419 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastDissonance in ComedyDissonance is a powerful tool that can grab your audiences attention and make them laugh whether that's on stage or at a dinner party.2023-08-2120 min
Deserts of PlentyRepeat - Antifragility - Gaining from Stressors and DisorderA repeat from earlier in the year.Antifragility is a term coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his book "Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder." It refers to a property of systems or organisms that thrive and improve when exposed to stressors, volatility, and uncertainty. Unlike fragile things that break under pressure, antifragile entities become stronger and more resilient over time.The concept of antifragility can be applied to various aspects of human life, including physical fitness, mental health, and career development. By intentionally subjecting ourselves to moderate levels of stress and challenge, we can stimulate the growth of our...2023-08-1717 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe Actor/Character DualityWhen in scenes, there is the actor and the character the actor/improviser is portraying. Sometimes, their goals are aligned but often they are not.2023-08-1418 min
Deserts of PlentyNo One Gets Out Alive"In a hundred years we'll all be dead and none of this matters." That statement can fill one with an existential dread but it also has another way to approach it. Ruminating on ones own mortality has an upside.2023-08-1008 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastWhy Is This So Boring?There are many reasons a scene, or interaction, may be boring. Here are the top two reasons why scenes can be boring and make you want to gouge out your eyes.2023-08-0721 min
Deserts of PlentyThe Present MomentRight now, the present moment, is the only time you can DO something. The rest is just thinking.2023-08-0304 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastDon't Stop The ActionStopping the action, or business of the scene, is generally destructive for a number of reasons. Even if your character doesn't like what they're doing or being asked to do, finding a justification to let it happen, will usually serve you well.2023-07-3116 min
Deserts of PlentyWhat Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn't Fail?A thought experiment.... if you knew for certain you wouldn't fail, what would you undertake to do?2023-07-2804 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastTry the OppositeIf 'A' is true, the opposite is also, likely, true. Improv allows one an opportunity to role play different options to stimuli thus giving you a chance to 'try the opposite'. Maybe you'll like it better.2023-07-2415 min
Deserts of PlentyMy Health JourneyTHIS IS NOT ADVICE. A few years ago, I started getting some symptoms that I just assumed were 'due to getting older'. Well, all of those symptoms are gone through, I assume, a combination of eating better, exercising, better sleep, etc. Maybe we don't have to accept things as inevitable?2023-07-2019 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastCall People Out on Their ^&$%If someone, or another character, says or does something that doesn't make sense to you - ask them to clarify it.2023-07-1714 min
Deserts of PlentyIs Tribalism More Powerful than Truth?In 2019, Donald Trump said that Covid came from a lab in Wuhan China, not a wet market. President Trump, as a messenger, meant that several media outlets, as well as people, put that info into the 'nutty conspiracy camp' and even Facebook banned such speculation. Today, it turns out he was likely right. What has that cost been?2023-07-1313 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastWhy Do We Laugh?Laughter, especially laughter in your gut, is much more about bonding than appreciating the humour, or cleverness, of a line or situation.2023-07-1015 min
Deserts of PlentyBe Wary of the Stories We Tell OurselvesStories are very powerful and persist even when they're false. Often, like Procrustes Bed, we'll change events to fit into the story we've concocted. But, how do we know it's true?2023-07-0613 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastYes, And...: A Deeper DiveWhat does it mean to 'Yes, and...'? It goes with what we're trying to actually DO when we improvise on stage and in real life.2023-07-0319 min
Deserts of PlentyTwo Things Can Be True at OnceFire can be good or bad or neutral depending on context. Carbon Dioxide is plant food but it can also pose an existential threat to the planet. Donald Trump can say things that are right! But, so can Joe Biden. In short, two things can be true at once.2023-06-2916 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastBe a Benevolent GodAs improvisers/storytellers, we get to create tertiary characters - people, animals, etc - and you will be judged based on how you treat your creations.2023-06-2614 min
Deserts of PlentyWhy Are There No Essential Carbs?We need to get certain macronutrients in our diet. We need certain amino acids (proteins) and fatty acids. However, there are no essential carbs. Why? Why do human beings get dental caries at a much higher rate than other animals?2023-06-2220 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastImprov Rule for Life #3 - Serve the RelationshipPlaying with other human beings requires us to get out of our heads - give up our selfish needs - and serve the interaction/moment/relationship developing between and among us.2023-06-1916 min
Deserts of PlentyChanging Behaviour or Yelling at People?When we engage with others with whom we disagree, what is/are our actual goals? Are we trying to change behaviour and attitudes OR do we just want to yell at people?2023-06-1513 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastCreative Process - Part OneThere are two general ways to create content whether in the format of the improv scene or 'out in the world'. There is a more solo act of invention or writing and the collaborative act of discovery or 'uncovery'. While both have their place, the latter usually leads to richer, more satisfying creations.2023-06-1220 min
Deserts of PlentyWhat's Up With Body Temperature?The average body temperature of human beings, at least in the US and likely other 'affluent' nations, has dropped over the past 100 or so years. Why? Did you know that?2023-06-0814 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastInitiation - How to BeginIt's a good practice to start scenes - or interactions - with something already going on. One way, is to think up a line of dialogue or part of a context however these practices have certain pitfalls. A better choice is to pick something you can play and maintain independent of the situation in which you, or your character, find themselves.2023-06-0519 min
Deserts of Plenty99.99999% Of All People...would trade places with you in a heartbeat.2023-06-0108 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe Association GameThe Association Game is a great warm up game for groups of 2 to 20. It helps people listen, say yes, get out of their heads, and build community. Not bad.2023-05-2918 min
Deserts of PlentyThe Big Four for HealthNutrition, Hydration, Sleep, and Motion. These four things are generally agreed upon ways to help you live a healthier, longer life.2023-05-2520 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe Big YesThe Big Yes, the overaccepting of your scene partner(s) offer, can have so many benefits especially at the start of scenes or interactions with friends and people in the real world.2023-05-2215 min
Deserts of PlentyOur Scientific Institutions Are Failing UsIn the 1980's an upstart names Barry Marshall proved that peptic ulcers were caused not by stress and spicy food but by bacteria. Despite being laughed at, he proved it, and the best gastric researchers in the world had to accept it. Would Dr. Marshall be rewarded or villified today?2023-05-1816 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe Argument TrapFalling into the argument trap (aka denial of reality, gaslighting, refusing to engage) is detrimental to improv and the act of playing and discovery with other players. What it is, why it is, and how to avoid it are the subjects of today's episode.2023-05-1514 min
Deserts of PlentyThe Problem with Hollywood and Why It MattersHollywood's slavish desire for profits has had dire consequences on the soul of the English speaking world who consume their products.2023-05-1117 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe Three Types of Conflict In stories, there are generally three types of conflict. Person vs person, US vs the world/environment, and internal conflict. All are useful but sometimes it benefits us to flip between them.2023-05-0819 min
Deserts of PlentyWe'll See...Events can seem good or bad when they happen but, in the end, it's often difficult to say. The Black Death ravaged Europe in the 14th century but the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the middle class, European philosophy, art and even Democracy may never have happened without it.2023-05-0417 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastImprov Builds EmpathyA great reason to take improv even if you never intend to perform is that it helps build empathy for your fellow human beings. Helps us to understand the journey of people completely unlike us with vastly different experiences.2023-05-0112 min
Deserts of PlentyWhat I Learned From PokerIn poker, one goal is to get the money in the pot while you are in the lead. Sometimes, you lose even when you've done everything right. I learned from poker that being focused on process or systems is much better than focusing on results.2023-04-2715 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe Three Act Structure for ImprovThere are many types of Duo Scenes. The most common is the Hero's Journey, Story Circle w. a Single Main Character, aka the Three Act Structure. What is it? How to recognize it?2023-04-2418 min
Deserts of PlentyThe Narcissist Survival Guide - Surviving NarcissistsNarcissists can cause havoc in our lives, particularly in the lives of empath/saviour personality type.This is a guide to help you survive relationships with narcissists.For Informational Purposes Only2023-04-2016 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe Two Most Misunderstood Improv ConceptsWhat exactly do we mean by 'Yes, And' and what is 'positivity' in the improv sense of that word?2023-04-1716 min
Deserts of PlentySix No Cost/Low Cost Ways to Effect Your Health NowHere are six things you can start RIGHT NOW that science suggests will effect your life in a positive way. As these things are free to do, there isn't a big industry pushing them so you may have not heard of them. Once again, I'm not a doctor so please don't take this as advice. If you hear something you like consult a health professional before attempting.2023-04-1318 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe Second Improv Rule for Life: Love What You GetIn life, as in improv, we can't control what happens to us only how we react to it. In improv, with it's emphasis on low stakes, we can choose to love all the things our scene partners and our environments throw at us. Opening us up to find new experiences and grow through embracing them.2023-04-1013 min
Deserts of PlentyCold Water Boils Faster than Hot WaterBelief Persistence is the idea that things we believe can persist even when we know they cannot be true. We also have beliefs about who we are and when that turns out not to be true, it can be devastating. How can we protect ourselves against belief persistence and prepare for a day when we have to change our beliefs about ourselves.2023-04-0610 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastIs Mocking Some People Okay or Not Okay?Improv has changed a lot in the 35 years since I started. One thing is that we are much more sensitive to people different than us and no longer mock people based on generalities about them. However, two areas have escaped that scrutiny and I have no idea why.2023-04-0311 min
Deserts of PlentyThe Double BindThe student appears before the master who is holding a club. They say, "Say this is a stick and I will beat you with it. Say it is not a stick and I will beat you with it." What does the student do?In our lives, people can put us in similar 'no win situations'. How do we get ourselves out of them?2023-03-3011 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastLearning to Love Your FearDo you struggle with fear? Do you try to beat it into submission? Are you great at thinking of all the things that can go wrong? In this episode, Ralph suggest that we make friends with our fear. Afterall, we're all on the same team.2023-03-2711 min
Deserts of PlentyWould You Rather Win the Lottery or Get Cancer?70 Percent of lottery winners wind up broke 0nly a few years after winning it big and many are miserable. Individuals who beat cancer, and remain cancer free for five years, are reportedly much happier than the general population. What's going on?2023-03-2315 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastUsing Humour and "Yes, And" to Dispel ConflictWould you do anything to avoid conflict? Do you let other people push your buttons or get under your skin? In this week's episode, Ralph discusses how using humour and 'yes, and' can help handle some tricky situations.2023-03-2015 min
Deserts of PlentyAntifragility - Gaining from Disorder and StressorsAntifragility is a term coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his book "Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder." It refers to a property of systems or organisms that thrive and improve when exposed to stressors, volatility, and uncertainty. Unlike fragile things that break under pressure, antifragile entities become stronger and more resilient over time.The concept of antifragility can be applied to various aspects of human life, including physical fitness, mental health, and career development. By intentionally subjecting ourselves to moderate levels of stress and challenge, we can stimulate the growth of our muscles, bones, and brain...2023-03-1617 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe Power of PlayIn this week's episode, Ralph discusses the power of play. Play is something our bodies crave and it helps us overcome our self consciousness and raise our self confidence. It helps us get into a state of presence which can be mentally healing.2023-03-1316 min
Deserts of PlentyThe Empath Personality TypeDoes this sound like you? Or MOSTLY like you?- you're good in a crisis- you're the black sheep in your family- you prefer receiving gifts of time and experience vs stuff- you had a rocky/distant relationship with your dad- bringing joy to other people brings you the most pleasure- you're a people pleaser who struggles with conflict and saying 'no'- you'd rather eat a ton of shit than have someone upset with you- you're...2023-03-0916 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThe First Improv Rule for Life - Control What You Can ControlIn this week's episode Ralph talks about one reason everyone should take improv even if they never plan to get on a stage. In improv, you can roleplay different scenarios from your real/imagined life but also practice techniques that will make you a more effective communicator. One of those is ceasing to try to control what you can't control.2023-03-0612 min
Deserts of PlentyUnknown UnknownsIn this week's episode, Ralph discusses the concept of Unknown Unknowns, the things we don't even know that we don't even know.2023-03-0213 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastClap FocusIn this week's episode Ralph discusses the improv exercise, Clap Focus. What is it? Why is it? What's the point? He talks about expanding our minds, putting limits on ourselves we don't even know we're doing, and how vulnerability makes people like us.2023-02-2711 min
Deserts of PlentyDeserts Of Plenty IntroductionIn this week's episode Ralph discusses:we are awash in calories but devoid of nutrtionwe are awash in experiences but devoid of connectionhuman interaction and transactionwhy do we act against our own self interestsseeing is not believing, believing is seeingand more2023-02-2316 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastThree Best PracticesIn this episode Ralph discusses his three best practices to make your improv fly!2023-02-2016 min
The SoCap Improv Comedy PodcastWhat even is Improv?In this inaugural episode, Ralph MacLeod, Owner and Artistic Director of SoCap Comedy Theatre discusses who he is, what is SoCap, what is improv, and why should anyone care?2023-02-1316 min
Break A WishThe Room (2019)We are joined by Ralph MacLeod and Meagan McConnell to watch The Room (2019) about a room that can give you anything want. A movie with banquette of interesting ideas that we explore because the film certainly didn’t.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2021-04-1941 min
Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastSwansea Comic-Con PanelEpisode 70: Swansea Comic-Con Panel
Josh, Alan and Ralph talk about their Convention experiences in a panel that was supposed to happen during the Comic Con in Swansea. This was shown initially on 08/08/2020 for the Virtual SCGC 2020 during the COVID-19 quarantine in the UK.
Catchup on the broadcast at www.facebook.com/SCGC2020
or on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/swanseacomicandgamingcon
Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” and our break music is "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Thanks for join...2020-08-0858 minSnap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastInspirisles InterviewEpisode 69: Inspirisles Interview
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Episode recorded initially on 16/07/2020
Josh and Ralph interview the creator of "Inspirisles", Richard Oxenham.
Inspirisles is a TTRPG that promotes Empathy, Team Work and Deaf Awareness by using sign language to cast spells!
Check out their Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tatteredbear/inspirisles
Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” and our break music is "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Josh, Ralph, Alan, and Leanne
Ch...2020-07-241h 12Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastThe Witcher Netflix SeriesEpisode 55: The Witcher Netflix Series
Ralph and Josh gush about The Witcher series on Netflix. They talk about the many things the show did right and poke some fun at a few aspects of the world and its characters.Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” and our break music is "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupport SCaPC by list...2020-01-101h 02Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastA Nerdy 2019Episode 54: A Nerdy 2019
The Gang talk about their favourite nerdy things of 2019.Our intro/outro is “Krampus's Workshop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Ad music is "Loopster" also by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupport SCaPC by listening with the free RadioPublic app for iOS or Android. When you listen to our show on RadioPublic, everyone benefits. bit.ly/SCaP...2019-12-271h 09Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastChristmas MoviesEpisode 53: Christmas Movies
The Gang talk about their favourite Christmas, Christmas adjacent movies and also some that weren't so good...Our intro/outro is “Krampus's Workshop” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Ad music is "Loopster" also by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupport SCaPC by listening with the free RadioPublic app for iOS or Android. When you listen to our...2019-12-131h 02Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastPokemon Sword and ShieldEpisode 52: Pokemon Sword and Shield
The gang talk about the recent Pokemon release; Sword and Shield.Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Our ad music is "Loopster" also by Kevin MacLeodLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
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Become a Patreon Supporter on our Patreon website! Support SCaPC by listening with the free RadioPublic app for iOS or Android. When you...2019-11-2958 minSnap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastSina UnaEpisode 51: Sina Una
Ralph Interviews Joshua (@HTTPaladin), co-creator and lead designer of "The Islands of Sina Una", a DnD 5e compatible setting based on Philippine Mythology, with post-interview commentary by the gang.Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupport SCaPC by listening with the free RadioPublic app for iOS or Android. When you list...2019-11-151h 06Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastD&D Night (part 5)Episode 43: D&D Night (Part 5)
The Gang play a D&D game DMed by Josh.
This is the fifth part of a series (hopefully). Greentooth - played by Ralph Niffles - played by Leanne Cole - played by AlanOur intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupport SCaPC by l...2019-08-231h 02Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastD&D Night (Part 4)Episode 42: D&D Night (Part 4)
The Gang play a D&D game DMed by Josh.
This is the fourth part of a series (hopefully).Greentooth - played by RalphNiffles - played by LeanneCole - played by AlanOur intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupport SCaPC by l...2019-08-0959 minSnap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastD&D Night (Part 3)Episode 38: D&D Night (Part 3)
The Gang play a D&D game DMed by Josh.Greentooth - played by RalphNiffles - played by LeanneCole - played by AlanThis is the third part of a series (hopefully).Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupp...2019-07-1954 minSnap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastD&D Night (Part 2)Episode 38: D&D Night (Part 2)
The Gang play a D&D game DMed by Josh.Greentooth - played by RalphNiffles - played by LeanneCole - played by AlanThis is the second part of a series (hopefully).Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupp...2019-07-1248 minSnap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastD&D Night (Part 1)Episode 37: D&D Night (Part 1)
The Gang play a D&D game DMed by Josh.Greentooth - played by RalphNiffles - played by LeanneCole - played by AlanThis is the first part of a series (hopefully).Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupp...2019-07-0557 minSnap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastE3 2019Episode 35: E3 2019
Ralph and Josh talk about the latest games announced during E3 2019.
They talk about their impressions and predictions.Continue the conversation by chatting to us on our social media accounts!Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupport SCaPC by listening with the free RadioPublic app for iOS or Android. When...2019-06-1453 minSnap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastGoT - Durgens and FurrEpisode 34: GoT - Durgens and Furr
Ralph is back from holiday and the gang talk about the last three episodes of Game Of Thrones.Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupport SCaPC by listening with the free RadioPublic app for iOS or Android. When you listen to our show on RadioPublic, everyone benefits. bit...2019-06-071h 05Break A Wish47 – A Friend Like MeBreak A Wish is a podcast where all your dreams come true but with terrible ironic consequences. On each episode, host Maddox Campbell sits down with two guests and one magic wish. The panel breaks down the wish from every angle while trying to come up with the perfect ironic cost.
In this episode, we are joined by Anne McMaster and Ralph MacLeod to discuss the wish, “I wish I had a friend like me” The discussion that follows covers our best selves, our worst selves, and our sexy selves.
Brought to you By: The Sona...2019-05-1337 minBreak A Wish42 – Best For My KidsBreak A Wish is a podcast where all your dreams come true but with terrible ironic consequences. On each episode, host Maddox Campbell sits down with two guests and one magic wish. The panel breaks down the wish from every angle while trying to come up with the perfect ironic cost.
In this episode, we are joined by Anne McMaster and Ralph MacLeod to discuss the wish, “For my children to be smart, educated, successful adults.” The discussion that follows covers names, button factories, and being experts.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network2019-04-0843 minSnap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastCinema and Card GamesEpisode 21: Cinema and Card Games
Apologies for this week, Ralph didn't realise he was recording through the laptop instead of the mic. Ralph and Josh talk about recent films: "Creed 2" and "Robin Hood", as well as chat about a brand new card game - Keyforge.Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph and EleriCheck us out on Facebook!!
Follow us on TwitterSupport SCaP...2018-12-0751 minSnap, Crackle, and Pop Culture PodcastDo You Want Ant(man)s!Episode 14: Do You Want Ant(man)s!
Fourteenth Episode of Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture.Josh, Eleri, and Ralph talk about the new Ant Man movie, a horror/thriller called A Quiet Place, the recent Attack on Titan episodes, and a recap of Ralph and Josh's DnD game.
Check us out on twitter, instagram, and facebook!Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph and EleriCheck us o...2018-08-171h 05
The Traveling Image MakersTTIM 79 – In the News: Electronics Flight Ban and Google Terminates Nik PluginsIn the current episode of the podcast Ugo and Ralph discuss about two recent news items that are of interest to travel photographers:* The banning of large electronic items, including cameras, laptops and tablets aboard US-bound flights originating from several countries and how it affects travel photographers.* Google’s announcement that it will stop updating its Nik Collection of image processing plugins.Duration 34m 14s.Music for this episode: “Zanzibar” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Links...2017-06-0634 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 76 – Orinta Labutyte in LithuaniaLithuania is one of the less known though most beautiful and interesting countries in Europe and few people know it as well as Orinta Labutyte.Orinta is a professional tour guide and traveler photographer based in Vilnius. She sat down to chat with Ralph about the many things that might entice visitors to come to her home country and dispel some myths about it. Ralph and Orinta also discussed about traveling to Turkey and Iran, where she has led several of her own tours.Duration 42m 32s.Music for this episode: “Zanzibar” Kevi...2017-05-1642 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 61 – 2016, Year in ReviewThis is special episode, for which we have no guests. It’s just Ralph and Ugo catching up with all that’s been happening in 2016, travel and photography wise, and talking about what’s to come in 2017.We have some colorful stories to tell about our respective travels and some interesting announcements about what’s coming up, so be sure to give this one an attentive listen. We will resume interviewing great guests next week as usual.Duration 35m 33s.Music for this episode: “Zanzibar” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed und...2017-01-3135 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 55 – Passage To IndiaIndia, often referred to as the sub-continent, is a location one can’t hope to capture adequately in less than a lifetime. TTIM co-host Ralph Velasco just spent a month there, scouting the place for one of his upcoming tours, and he tried to get at least a glimpse of its beauty, amidst the chaos of its cities.We caught up with Ralph while he was in Tokyo, on his way back to the U.S. after a two-month long trip (he’d also led a tour to Vietnam), and we discussed for half...2016-12-2031 minThe Traveling Image MakersTTIM 50 – Introducing Ralph VelascoAlright, my dear listeners, we are at episode 50 of the show, which means I’ve been publishing new episodes every week for almost one full year, never skipping a week.Let me tell you, this is a lot of work, especially since I do it all on my own, from finding and inviting guests, interviewing them, editing the audio, publishing the episode, sharing on social media, the whole shebang! It takes hours of my time every week, but I’m happy to do it, because you seem to love it and because it is work...2016-11-1522 min