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Get A Grip On Lighting PodcastBuilding the Boat While the Water is Rising with Scott Wachter - Get A Grip Finale Part 5 of 6Building the Boat While the Water is Rising with Scott Wachter [Pat: this is the new title changed from the live stream]In this second-to-final episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts Michael and Greg sit down with Scott Wachter — the mind behind the Lighting Industry News Brief and a key player in countless NAILD projects since 2019.✨ Highlights:Scott reflects on his journey from theater kid to the lighting industry’s go-to reporter.Behind-the-scenes stories: live stream chaos, hilarious committee misfires, and the infamous “gun case in Vegas.”The art of writing qu...
2025-12-1827 min
Is That Some Kind of Japanimation ThingHoliday Special! Sailor Moon S: The Movie (preview)Unlock the Full Recording at https://ko-fi.com/fs_scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-0912 min
Restoring DarknessBlue Lights, Bad Intentions with Scott WachterIn this explosive episode of Restoring Darkness, hosts Michael and Mark sit down with Scott Wachter of the Darkness News Update to expose the growing threat of hostile lighting. From AI-powered strobe systems that discriminate against shoppers to police flashers that may violate the ADA, we dive deep into how light is being misused as a tool of exclusion and control.💥 Topics include:
Blue LED strobe systems and civil rights lawsuits
The “mosquito” speaker and sonic harassment
Hostile architecture and pink anti-teen lighting
Tow truck floodlights and the Mount Sinai safety study
India and China’s...
2025-10-2936 minIs That Some Kind of Japanimation ThingBonus! Ninja ScrollIn this episode:- VHS History- "good" vs "rad"- Too many bad guys- Running out of steam halfway through and writing polycule fanfic about demon ninjaBack us on Ko-Fihttps://ko-fi.com/fs_scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-0845 min
Weird Web RadioAidan Wachter - Animist Sorcery: It's Not Always About YouWelcome to Weird Web Radio! It's my honor to welcome back Aidan Wachter! We dove into the complicated world of spirits, cultural approproation, syncretic approaches, spirits, animism, and how all of this just isn't always about you! I hope you enjoy the show! Aidan's BIO: Aidan Wachter has been actively involved in magical practice for a really long time. His work reflects a wide-ranging eclectic and non-dogmatic approach with influences from many paths. He writes with a focus on the practice of the craft as a learnable set of skills that...
2025-06-301h 08
Restoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter - June 12, 2025Highlights from this episode: - “Health” and “Human” “Services” - Seasons - Municipal Meetings - The Kids are AlrightIntro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources at www.RestoringDarkness.com
2025-06-1218 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter May 29, 2025Highlights from this episode: - Scientific Consensus - Stressed Out - For the Birds - Space MirrorsIntro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be Found at RestoringDarkness.com
2025-05-2910 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter May 15, 2025Highlights from this episode:
Health Updates
Nesting
Migrations
Geopolitics
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at www.restoringdarkness.com
2025-05-1511 min
Restoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter May 1 2025Highlights from this episode: - Dark Sky Week! - Hospital Design - Migration Season - Policy EngagementIntro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
2025-05-0111 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter April 17, 2025Highlights from this episode: - 3-Way Conflicts - Alignments - Dark Sky Week - LawsuitsIntro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
2025-04-1712 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Roundtable with Scott WachterIn this episode of Restoring Darkness, Michael Colligan, Mark Baker, and Scott Wachter unpack the hidden dangers of light pollution, from LED-induced migraines to its role in societal chaos. They expose how the lighting industry’s shift from bulbs to LEDs dodged accountability, while personal responsibility narratives shield systemic failures. With the NHTSA banning flashing LED vehicle lights and lawsuits looming, the trio challenges the myth that brighter nights mean safer streets, revealing a world where light might just be the spark for unrest—and a call for industry reckoning grows louder.Key Takeaways
2025-04-1154 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter April 3, 2025Highlights from this episode:
New Metric
Apps
Bird Safety
Millinery
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
2025-04-0318 min
Restoring DarknessApril Fools - Review - Planetes (2003)Scott Wachter takes a break, from talking about light pollution to explain why the 2003 Sunrise TV anime, Planetes, informs his coverage of space junk on the Darkness News Update.This review episode is sponsored by Hobbylink Japan
2025-04-0121 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter March 20, 2025Highlights from this episode:
Heart Health
Let’s Talk About Sleep
Migrations
Trending Topics
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at RestoringDarkness.com
2025-03-2014 minRestoring DarknessThe Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter for March 6, 2025Highlights from this episode:
Road Trips
Low Orbit
Parks
Highways
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at RestoringDarkness.com
2025-03-0615 minRestoring DarknessThe Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter for February 20, 2025Highlights from this episode:
Manipulating a Groundhog’s Day
Weight Loss
Interpreting of ALAN
Getting Down Under the Sea
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
2025-02-2015 minRestoring DarknessThe Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter for February 6, 2025Highlights from this episode: - Lucky 13 State Parks in CO - Maritime Issues - Street Lighting Across Europe - A Bigger Trump SignIntro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
2025-02-0611 minRestoring DarknessThe Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter for January 23, 2025Highlights from this episode:
Made in the Shade
Threats to Chilean Observatories
Fossil Fuels
Mending Fences
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Sponsored by The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors visit https://naild.org/Headlines and Sources are available at www.RestoringDarkness.com
2025-01-2311 minRestoring DarknessThe Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter for January 9, 2025Highlights from this episode:
Worldwide Campaigns
NSF Grants
Meta Studies
Soft Lights Contra Connecticut
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
2025-01-0906 min
Restoring DarknessBlue Light LED’s are an Immune Suppressor—Proven to Cause Cancer with Dr. Mario MottaThis is one of the more mind-blowing episodes we’ve recorded. So much we hadn’t heard about before. Light pollution at night suppresses melatonin and can lead to cancer and the lighting industry deep state tried to intimidate and silence Dr Motta in 2016. That’s just the tip of the information iceberg that Dr. Motta reveals. Blue light is great during the day, but stay away from 469 - 489 nanometers at night. Dr. Motta had been in practice at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, Massachusetts, since 1983, recently retiring in 2022. He is a graduate of Boston College, with a BS in...
2025-01-0251 minRestoring DarknessThe Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter for December 26th, 2024Highlights from this episode:
Maps
Parks
Dim Winters in the UK
Holiday Complaints
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at RestoringDarkness.com
2024-12-2610 minRestoring DarknessThe Darkness News Update with Scott Wachter for December 12th, 2024Highlights from this episode:
Insomnia Connections
Expanding Regulations
Overriding Objections
Small Towns and Big Views
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at RestoringDarkness.com
2024-12-1206 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter, November 28, 2024Highlights from this episode: - Sleep Studies - Health Effects of ALAN - Bird Boosters - DSI AwardsSponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at restoringdarkness.com
2024-11-2814 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter, November 14, 2024The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological research, new developments in lamps, actions by advocates, or changes in policy.Highlights from this episode:
Headlights
The UK
Templates
New Red Light District
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at RestoringDarkness.com
2024-11-1407 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter, October 31, 2024Highlights from this episode:
Mortality
Long COVID
Meta-Studies
Globetrotting
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources on RestoringDarkness.com
2024-10-3107 min
Is That Some Kind of Japanimation ThingBONUS: From The Archives - Cowboy BebopThis bonus episode from Scott's stash circa 2011 is brought to you by Extra Life for Kids. Please consider a donation:https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=540838 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-302h 05
Is That Some Kind of Japanimation ThingBONUS: From The Archives - Outlaw StarThis bonus episode from Scott's stash is brought to you by Extra Life for Kids. Please consider a donation:https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=540838 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-261h 15Restoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter, October 17th, 2024Highlights from this episode: - A Hotel in Maui - Responsible Astrotourism - Nevada - Vote Against Light PollutionSponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at www.restoringdarkness.com
2024-10-1713 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter, October 3rd, 2024The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological research, new developments in lamps, actions by advocates, or changes in policy.Highlights from this episode:
Soft Lights Keeps the Litigious Ball Rolling
Lighting for Parks
Fall Migrations
Under the Sea
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Full Links and Show Notes at https://restoringdarkness.com/
2024-10-0313 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter, September 19th, 2024Highlights from this episode:
Counting Birds
Hazy Memories
Court Decisions
Parrotheads v Turtle Nests
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at restoringdarkness.com
2024-09-1907 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter, August 29th, 2024Highlights from this episode:
New Research
Flying South
NIMBYism
Rules for Rules
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at RestoringDarkness.com
2024-08-2910 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter, August 15th, 2024Highlights from this episode:
Some Recognition from Part of the Federal Government
Leaves are Too Tough to Chew
Circadian Rhythms, Meals, and Medicine
Win Some / Lose Some at the State Level
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at www.restoringdarkness.com
2024-08-1518 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter, August 1st, 2024Highlights from this episode: - Orbital Debris - TV Before Bed - Hurricane Recovery - Local DebatesSponsored by Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at www.RestoringDarkness.com
2024-08-0111 minIs That Some Kind of Japanimation ThingThis Part Happened in the Wrong Order - Trigun Episodes 12 - 14In this episode:90's Spider-ManClip Shows: A Necessary "Evil"Real EstateSponsored by HobbyLink Japan:https://www.hlj.com/search/?Maker2=Kotobukiya&MacroType2=Completed+Models&utm_source=scottwachter&utm_medium=affiliateor back us on Ko-Fihttps://ko-fi.com/fs_scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-2050 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter July 18th, 2024Highlights from this episode: - SoftLights’ New Petition - Health Standards - Bridges - The Arctic CircleSponsored by @evlumaledlighting3712 https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources:Soft Lights Petitions EPA for LED Regshttps://www.softlights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Compliance-with-21-USC-360ii.pdf?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR18ItOkmrEND-jgmB4Mgy2uX9oTVQb-9ViQjAemvDxgVJ5iCnwlTg7We-o_aem_DJmw1bjhudlpE5Z3z_AzhwFitwel Healthy Buildings Standard Alters Lighting Reqshttps://www.lightnowblog.com/2024/07/lighting-changes-in-the-fitwel-healthy-building-standard-v3/DSI to Collab...
2024-07-1810 min
Go Deep productions (gDp)gDp#215 Meet Scott Wachter Brand and series specialistEpisode 215 of "Go Deep" titled "Meet Scott Wachter: Brand and Series Specialist" 🎙️:
In this episode, host John is joined by Scott Wachter, a witty and intelligent brand and series specialist based in Toronto 🇨🇦. Scott shares valuable insights into the services he offers and his unique approach to promoting brands. Throughout the conversation, Scott highlights the importance of differentiating oneself in the market and provides practical tips for business growth ✨.
Listeners will be captivated by Scott's expertise and his passion for helping others succeed. Whether you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is...
2024-07-1429 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter July 4th, 2024Highlights from this episode: - Regulators - Diabetes - Florida - Ads In SpaceSponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources at https://restoringdarkness.com/
2024-07-0414 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter June 20th, 2024Highlights from this episode:
Test Cases
Case Studies
Waterfronts
A History Lesson
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at RestoringDarkness.com
2024-06-2007 min
Homeowners Be AwareThe True Cost of Superficial House Flipping with Scott WachterSend us a textJune 11, 2024139. The True Cost of Superficial House Flipping with Scott WachterBuying a newly renovated home can be a thrilling experience, but the shiny surfaces and modern fixtures might be hiding a multitude of problems. In our latest podcast episode, we dive into this issue with Scott Wachter, a Toronto homeowner who faced unexpected challenges after purchasing what seemed like a dream home. Scott's story is a cautionary tale for all potential homebuyers, emphasizing the critical need for thorough inspections and due diligence. This episode explores the reality behind q...
2024-06-1121 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter June 6th, 2024Highlights from this episode:
FDA Denials
There’s an App for That
Pauses and Paws at the Border
Stressed Rodents
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources at restoringdarkness.com
2024-06-0609 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter May 23rd, 2024The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological research, new developments in lamps, actions by advocates, and changes in policy.Highlights from this episode:
Going Back to Court
New Policies
Migrations
Email
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and sources for this episode can be found on restoringdarkness.com
2024-05-2312 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter May 9th, 2024The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological research, new developments in lamps, actions by advocates, and changes in policy.Highlights from this episode:
Self Drive
Bike Trails
Beer Run
Moth Traps
Sponsored by EvlumaIntro and outro music by Doctor Turtle
2024-05-0913 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter April 25, 2024The Darkness News Update is a biweekly series that explores current events in light at night – be it biological research, new developments in lamps, actions by advocates, and changes in policy. This series is sponsored by Evluma.Highlights from this episode:
Space Race
Rat Race
Flock and Flyways
Protests
Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found on restoringdarkness.com
2024-04-2509 minIs That Some Kind of Japanimation ThingBut Who Was That Blonde Moron? - Trigun Episodes 1-5We launch our new review series by introducing Justin to one of Scott's favourites from high school. Covering the first 5 episodes, we discuss nifty looking gear, bathos, using sexual harassment for comedy, the role of violence in society, and the Rule of Cool.Sponsored by HobbyLink Japan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-221h 09Restoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter April 11, 2024Highlights from this episode: - ALAN and Stroke - DST and Mortality - Lamps and Fixtures that Are Not Sponsors - New OrdinancesSponsor: Evluma https://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/ Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources:ALAN Increases Risk of Strokehttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STROKEAHA.123.044904ANSES Recommends Limiting Blue Light Exposurehttps://www.anses.fr/en/content/leds-anses%E2%80%99s-recommendations-limiting-exposure-blue-lightDST Does Affect Mortality Rateshttps://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/3/1/e000771Low Income...
2024-04-1106 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter March 28, 2024Highlights from this episode: - Federal Precedents - Dark Sky Week 2024 - Digital Planning - International Dark Skies ProgramsSponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources:March 23rd was Earth Hourhttps://www.dogonews.com/2024/3/20/earth-hour-2024-shines-a-spotlight-on-the-health-of-our-planetDark Sky Week is April 2-8https://lightedmag.com/darksky-international-celebrates-international-dark-sky-week-2024/PLAN-B Endorses Light Pollution Manifestohttps://plan-b-project.eu/2024/03/13/plan-b-manifesto/Royal Society: "Changing streetlighting schemes and the ecological availability of darkness"ht...
2024-03-2808 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Mar 14, 2024Highlights from this episode: - DST and Health - An Official Statement - Prepping for Turtle Season - It’s Probably Not AliensSponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at https://restoringdarkness.com/
2024-03-1410 min
The How To Podcast Series - Revolving Co-Hosts, Actionable Tips, And A Community for PodcastersE220 - Scott Wachter - PodCamp Toronto, Talker's Block, Working with Industry Pros as a Form of Content MarketingEpisode 220 - Scott Wachter - PodCamp Toronto, Talker's Block, Working with Industry Pros as a Form of Content Marketing
Award Winning Producer - Podcast Host - Working with other podcasters to make great showsExperienced Editor and Broadcast Tech with a demonstrated history of working in the computer games industry. Skilled in Storytelling, Premier Pro, Video, Audio Editing, and Writing. Strong media and communication professional graduated from York University.
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2024-03-0845 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Feb 29, 2024Highlights from this episode: - Elegy for an Owl - ALAN and Allergies - State Lighting Regs - Wasatch UpdateSponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources:ALAN Makes Allergies Worsehttps://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-024-03291-5UK Tax Laws Increased Light Pollution in Sub-Saharan Africahttps://phys.org/news/2024-02-tax-laws.htmlWomen Focus on Darkness in the Environmenthttps://www.fastcompany.com/91028055/heat-map-women-walking-alone-night-personal-safety-studyNe...
2024-02-2910 min
Play ComicsMobile Suit Gundam Zeonic Front with Scott Wachter (Recap From Mercury)Attention all Gundam fanatics and mech maniacs! Today we’re blasting off into the cosmos with Mobile Suit Gundam Zeonic Front for the PlayStation 2!
Joining us is none other than Scott Wachter from the wildly popular podcast The Recap From Mercury. Scott’s expertise lies in overanalyzing obtuse science fiction plots, so he’s the perfect wingman to navigate the tangled narrative threads of the One Year War.
Will the valiant Federation pilots emerge victorious against the dastardly Zeon forces? Can any of us mere mortals comprehend the sheer scale of these titanic mech battles? And is...
2024-02-2646 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Feb 15, 2024Highlights from this episode:
Moths to a Flame
3 Year Missions
DarkSky Recognition
Backyard Updates
Sponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources can be found at RestoringDarkness.com
2024-02-1510 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Feb 1, 2024Highlights from this episode: - Lighting up the Court - Satellite Imaging - Tigers - BridgesSponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle Headlines and Sources:Mark Baker and the Soft Lights Foundation Sue FDAhttps://www.softlights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mark-Baker-vs.-FDA_filed.pdfMajor Variations in Street Light Dimming Functionalityhttps://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/ssl-impacts-010v-led-streetlights_dec2023.pdfAIR and CAS Partner on Satellite Imaging to Track Light Pollu...
2024-02-0110 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Jan 16, 2024Highlights from this episode: - Certifying Campgrounds - A First for Wales - Darkness Events - A Bother in BiseiSponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor TurtleHeadlines and SourcesDSI Launches Approved Lodging Programhttps://darksky.org/news/pack-your-bags-the-darksky-approved-lodging-program-is-now-live/Jonestown, TX Recognized as a Dark Sky Communityhttps://darksky.org/news/jonestown-becomes-texass-ninth-international-dark-sky-community/Presteigne and Norton are Wales' First Dark Sky Communityhttps://news.yahoo.com/powys-street-lights-off-wales-184206450.htmlDynamic Lighting in ICU...
2024-01-1607 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Jan 3, 2024Highlights from this episode: - Debunk the Blue? - Protein Possibilities - DLC LUNA 1.0a -Rudolph’s RhythmsSponsored by Evlumahttps://evluma.com/dark-sky-friendly-lighting/Intro and outro music by Doctor Turtle
2024-01-0308 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Dec 19, 2023Highlights from this episode:
Moths on the Run
Birds on the Wing
Lights on the Shard
Trees in your House
2023-12-1906 minRestoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Dec 5, 2023Highlights from this episode:
Bridge Lighting Blocking Fish
Sea Turtle Records
Light Pollution Bylaws on the Rise
And the Award Goes To…
2023-12-0509 min
Weird Web RadioAidan Wachter - The Crossroads Had Other PlansWelcome to Weird Web Radio! Guess who's back! Back Again! AIDAN WACHTER is back! Tell your friends! Aidan's back! Aidan's back! Aidan's back! Any fan of this show knows by now that Aidan Wachter is not only a common guest on here, but more importantly, Aidan is among those rare friends I count as found family. When he warned me a long while ago that he was going to disappear for a while, I didn't realize it would be total silence for a long time. I know why. It's all good. It was n...
2023-11-261h 28Restoring DarknessDarkness News Update with Scott Wachter Nov 21, 2023Highlights from the Darkness News are: - Updates From DarkSky International - Vision Charts - Highway Disco - Wasatch LDS Temple Update
2023-11-2305 minRestoring DarknessThe Darkness News Update July 19, 2023Scott Wachter, from the Lighting Industry News Brief (https://naild.org/lighting-industry-news-brief) joins Michael Colligan to bring you the latest news around darkness restoration. Watch for Restoring Darkness Episode 76, out tomorrow. And don't forget to give to The Lighting And Darkness Foundation to fight light pollution. https://restoringdarkness.com/donate
2023-07-1921 minRestoring DarknessThe Darkness News Update July 12, 2023Scott Wachter, from the Lighting Industry News Brief (https://naild.org/lighting-industry-news-brief) joins Michael Colligan to bring you the latest news around darkness restoration. Watch for Restoring Darkness Episode 75, out soon. And don't forget to give to The Lighting And Darkness Foundation to fight light pollution.
2023-07-1217 minRestoring DarknessThe Darkness News Update June 28, 2023Join us for our inaugural episode of The Darkness News Update. Scott Wachter, from the Lighting Industry News Brief (https://naild.org/lighting-industry-news-brief) joins Michael Colligan to bring you the latest news around darkness restoration. Watch for future episodes to coincide with Restoring Darkness podcast episodes.
2023-06-2830 min
Brain Lady SpeaksThe Relationship Between Light & Wellbeing with Scott WachterThe relationship between light and our mental and physical health is very real. Tune in to get some priceless info and tips on how to manage if you struggle with gloomy day blues this time of year from Brain Lady Julie and her guest, Scott Wachter. Listen in here or jump over to Julie's YouTube channel (link below) to watch the video podcast.Connect with Scott via email WachterScott@gmail.comLike the show? Click the “like” button and share it to your favorite social media places!To connect with Brai...
2022-11-2540 min
Weird Web RadioAidan Wachter Talking You & Magic In Troubled TimesWelcome to Weird Web Radio! This episode features Aidan Wachter! Aidan is a regular guest around here. This casa is also his casa. Ya dig? Aidan and I had some chats about what to discuss for this show. He has the new book - Changeling - and you should get it, but this conversation goes deeper. As I say in the show, we manage to not talk about his new book while also talking quite a lot about his new book. This one really is more like you get to sit back and l...
2022-03-181h 15
I Love This Terrible GameEpisode 7: Alpha Protocol w/Scott WachterScott Wachter from I Thought They Smelled Bad on the Outside joins us to talk about Obsidian's bastard child, Alpha Protocol, The James Bond rip-off that no one asked for, but we love anyway!You can find Scott's podcast here http://www.sbopodcast.ca/public_html/ and you can follow him on Twitter @FS_WachterEmail us if you have a game suggestion: ILoveThisTerribleGame@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter: Mike @MyNeighborMich1 Kris @ZenoNoxWatch Kris on Twitch: Twitch...
2021-01-2237 min
Weird Web RadioAidan Wachter Talking Weaving Fate & SorceryWelcome to Weird Web Radio! This is the Season 4 FINALE! Can you believe it? It's been four amazing years! The beautiful people I've met along the way and the friendships both created and deepened are forever cherished. This show has made so many things possible. I can't wait to see what else is in store for the years ahead. Who better to wrap this season up than Aidan Wachter?! Perfect timing! Aidan has a new book coming out just in time for all of you to go grab a copy. How do you...
2020-08-101h 21
A Musical Theatre PodcastANNIE with Adam WachterWe know you're gonna like it HEEERRRRRE! Why? Because this week we're talking about everyone's favorite curly redhead (after Gwen Verdon that is...), ANNIE! Jeff and guest Adam Wachter (Encore! on Disney+) explore this classic musical like never before. Did Miss Hannigan have to breastfeed Annie? Who is Laurie Beechman? And how can you tell how old children are? No really... Adam wants to know.Keep up with Adam Wachter on Instagram and Twitter and don't forget to watch Encore! on Disney+Follow "A...
2020-03-081h 15
Active Topical Banter ShowThe Active Topical Banter Show: Episode 41 – Mature Subject MatterThe roundtable returns where they left off, with a recording from last year. The team tackles the question of mature subject matter in RPG, with some skirting around troubling content.
Talking Points:
Prelude – RIP Mac
Excrement occurs
Serious business
Murder is compulsory
Mental illness as a crutch/sanity meters
By what measure is a non-human
Stakes
Pacifism is cheap
Racism
Sexuality
Addiction
Loss
Next time: Friendship.
This show is sponsored by Gamefly
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2019-02-011h 36
We Travel There with Lee HuffmanToronto, Canada | Scott Wachter takes the plunge at Niagra FallsWe in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with Scott Wachter of the pop-culture podcast "I Thought They Smelled Bad on the Outside." Scott takes us to the CN Tower to capture 360-degree views of the city and out to Niagra Falls to witness the tremendous power of Mother Nature. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/toronto RewardExpert helps reduce the cost of travel by offering personalized recommendations for credit cards that match your goals. Visit WeTravelThere.com/rewardexpert to learn how.
2019-01-1422 min
Weird Web RadioEpisode 18 - Aidan Wachter talking Magic, Spirits, Gods and HauntingsWelcome to Weird Web Radio! I'm your host, Lonnie Scott! This episode features Aidan Wachter. First, Ii again apologize to Aidan for saying his name wrong as "Watcher". He says it happen a lot. Still doesn't make it right on my part. I say this again to point out how easy it is for your brain to see it wrong too. Aidan Wachter is well known in magical, pagan and occult circles as a highly respected talismanic jeweler. He first encountered the magical arts in 1982, and began serious study in 1987, largely as a method of...
2018-04-271h 38Active Topical Banter ShowEpisode 40: Answers and QuestionsWe get back into the action with a slew of listener-submitted questions, learn about our gameplay habits, soundtrack preferences, kickstarter regrets, and some other secrets.
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2018-02-121h 26Active Topical Banter ShowEpisode 39: Nostalgia and CloningScott is supremely suspicious of nostalgia, Mac is losing his voice, Sam and Trent had it easy as kids all come up in on retrospective on retrospection. And also clones, pirates and clone pirates in this episode.
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2017-12-0400 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 38: Hard ModeGame difficulty is a lot like whiskey, in that most people are going about them wrong. Our panel examines what and how RPGs are hard where the critical value in difficulty.
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2017-10-1600 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 37: Meaningless Dialogue and Role PlayDialogue in games is a bit like the Jazz music in a few ways, mostly in that Scott is way more interested in it than the kids these days, but also in that improvisation is key but also doesn’t matter.
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2017-09-1100 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 36: Retrospective on Final FantasyWe examine our personal experiences with the Final Fantasy franchise, how a major anniversary is half gone without publisher support and some E3 stuff.
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2017-06-2600 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 35: Transparency in Game CritiqueThe panel goes behind the curtain to explain the RPGamer review process in detail, from solicitation through to comment section. Inside baseball and anecdotes abound.
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2017-05-2900 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 34: NonlinearityOur discussion this month is entirely self directed. Scott tries to throw down a glowing trail for questors to follow but it gets off tangents more than normal.
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2017-03-2700 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 33: Nintendo Has Always Been DoomedNintendo has always done it’s own thing, and for that we’ve always seen that less than successful. Apple Computers analogies, Swiitch predictions, and yelling at Scott ensue.
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2017-02-2700 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 32: Upgrade ThisWe stand at the cusp of having to buy new consoles (maybe) to get the most of “core gamer lifestyle.” But is that worth anything?
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2017-01-3000 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 31: As for the QsNo year-end navel gazing here. Just coasting the through the season on some user-submitted content.
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2016-12-2700 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 30: Get a JobWe yell about class systems, job boards and mid-game specializations. Scott sneaks two tabletop rants in.
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2016-11-3000 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 29: Adopting AdaptationThe Game of the Book of the Movie is finally out. We examine the peculiarities of confronting tie-in rpgs.
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2016-11-0100 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 28: I QuitSometimes the only winning move is not play, and then try to eke some trade-in value out it. The panel delves into what makes us walk away from a game.
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2016-09-1200 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 27: The Zen and the Art of RPG GrindThe word ‘grind’ gets thrown around too often with a clear meaning. We spend an episode trying to unpack the term for our own benefit, maybe yours too.
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2016-08-0800 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 26: Don’t Buy Day OneDoes spending money on games before they are out even make sense anymore? We delve into the business and cultural factors of the pre-order problem.
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2016-06-2700 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 25: Localization WoesThe panel tackles the nature of localization and the methods behind it.
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2016-05-3000 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 24: What is the Corpus of a GameWhen we look at a game, how much of what is not the game proper do we take into account. Or “I came to play, not to read.”
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2016-04-2500 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 23: JRPG OuroborosLooking at the 2016 release calendar we find ourselves faced with an unprecedented market saturation. We share our concerns about that fact.
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2016-02-2900 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 22: Questions 2: Electric BoogalooWe end the year with user questions. Thanks for asking and thanks for listening.
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2016-01-1800 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 21: Multi-Player Review ProcessPeople are the worst, but how can we write reviews around those facts? These and other complaining question answered by our panel.
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2015-11-3000 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 20: +2 to Reload is not FrighteningHallowe’en is upon us and we take an hour to explain why the hybridization of typical RPG mechanics, detracts from horror games.
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2015-10-2600 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 19: Save the Baby – Eat the BabyThe panel breaks down the moral compass of games writers only to discover it only points two directions. We ramble on that and some related topics for a while.
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2015-09-2800 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 18: FFWhySo, the Final Fantasy VII remake is finally happening. We have thoughts and feelings about this.
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2015-08-1700 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 17: Kickstart My Heart‘Power to the people’ meets ‘Shut up and take my money’ as we go through the ins and outs of gamerdom and crowdfunding.
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2015-07-0600 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 16: A Tale of Two CorporationsWe look at Bioware’s output since their buyout by EA, and what that has meant for gamers and business types since then.
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2015-06-0100 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 15: Mainstreaming the JRPGA multi-level examination of the ludic, narrative, and artistic elements of the JRPG and how they interact with the Western market vis a vis popularity. Also the debut of the official ATBS drinking game.
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2015-04-2700 minActive Topical Banter ShowEpisode 14: Fan-TitlementThe Banter panel unpacks special pleading, ignorance and self-centred behaviour in the fandom and hope for a brighter future for comment sections.
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2015-03-3000 min