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Songs & SpiritsSongs & Spirits with Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer and a Paper PlaneSend us a textLuke's Beverage: Paper PlaneLesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer have spent years in the music industry, crossing paths with fascinating people—from managers and producers to fellow artists and beyond. Along the way, they’ve discovered that some of the best conversations happen late at night, often with a good drink in hand. That’s the spirit (pun intended) behind Songs & Spirits, a weekly podcast where music meets mixology.Each episode features candid conversations about how music has shaped lives and ca...
2025-07-3034 minSongs & SpiritsSongs & Spirits with Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer TrailerSend us a textWelcome to Songs & Spirits — where music meets mixology. Hosted by Lesley Pike and Luke James Shaffer, each episode dives into candid conversations with artists, producers, and creatives about the highs, lows, and in-betweens of life; all while sipping a favourite cocktail, mocktail or whatever our guest may fancy! Sometimes it's just us, sometimes we bring friends. Either way, you're invited. Episodes 1 & 2 out July 30th, 2025!Support the showFollow Songs & Spirits: https://linktr.ee/songsandspiritspod
2025-07-2702 min
The Hard Truth with Tony ShafferIntelligence agencies controlling our electionsThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Dr. Jerome Corsi provides an update on his and Andrew Paquette’s efforts to expose corrupt algorithms within several states’ official voter roll databases. While Ohio has found one amid an official investigation, there looks to be more. This begs the question: Are intelligence agencies controlling our elections? Dr. Corsi talks with Tony Shaffer about it on...
2024-09-2357 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferMore Hard Truths about school insecurity and safetyThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Wayne Black, author of the book School Insecurity, is back with Tony Shaffer on the Hard Truth to discuss serious school security deficiencies and needs in the aftermath of the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia.
2024-09-1657 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferRobert Spencer Reveals The Hard Truth on Islamic TerrorismThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Robert Spencer joins LTC Tony Shaffer to delve into the true intentions of Hamas, Hezbollah, and their sponsors. They explore the rise of Islamo-fascist terrorism and question the very existence of Muhammad, as discussed in Spencer’s latest book, Muhammad: A Critical Biography. Uncover the dangerous ideologies behind these terrorist organizations and their impact on global security.
2024-09-1057 min
Design DocThe Pizza or the Basket? (Amusement Park Horror w/ Alanna Shaffer)We're joined by public historian and musical improviser Alanna Shaffer to discuss real-world amusement park horror and Dippin' Dots scams at Dorney Park.Alanna shares thoughts about story vs plot, new character drives, and everyone's personal breaking point after a day with no water. To see Alanna and Thank You, Places in person, check out their monthly improvised musical every last Thursday of the month at Tavern on Camac!Links/Credits:Website: turtlebun.comPatreon: patreon.com/turtlebunDesign Doc intro/outro theme by ipaghost: https://www.ipaghost.com/
2024-09-0458 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Hard Truth about the Kamala Harris candidacy and the Dems’ 180 on BidenThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Col. John Mills, author of *The War Against the Deep State*, joins Lt. Col. (Ret) Tony Shaffer on *The Hard Truth* to reveal the Democrat Elites’ plan to replace Joe Biden with Kamala Harris as their presidential candidate. They explore Biden's concealed mental decline, the reasons behind the sudden switch, and Harris's viability as a candidate.
2024-07-2900 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferDr. Jerome Corsi and the Anti-Globalist AllianceThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – The Globalists are working hard to keep their grasp on power and influence around the world, but people from the grassroots are fighting back. Reformists have made gains in the US, parts of South America, and across Europe. Still, we need to keep fighting. Dr. Jerome Corsi is starting up a new organization, the Anti-Globalist Alliance. He talks about it and issues of the week on The Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer.
2024-07-1556 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferOrganizing the 2nd Annual National Veterans Day ParadeThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Diane and Francis Ventura talk with Tony Shaffer about the 2nd Annual National Veterans Day Parade set to take place in Washington, DC, this November. The parade is a follow-up to its initial run last year with plans to get bigger moving forward. For more information on the Veterans Day Parade and how you can participate or help...
2024-07-0856 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Hard Truth about the Left’s fascination with groomingThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Rocker Cherie Currie and Actress/Talk Host Susan Olsen join Tony Shaffer to discuss the political Left’s fascination with groomers and the push for children to medically transition, with or without parental consent. They highlight efforts by Gays Against Groomers to combat the trans agenda targeting minors.
2024-06-1700 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferFinding great books for patriots of all agesThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Eden Gordon Hill, host of the All-American Book Club on WMAL radio, explores exceptional books for patriots with Tony Shaffer. They delve into real American history, crucial ideas, and gripping fiction. They also expose the leftist propaganda in children's literature, offering instead outstanding reads that uphold true American values for all ages.
2024-06-1057 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Pentagon’s handling of J6 response assessment with Captain Tim NickThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – In this edition of The Hard Truth, Tony Shaffer welcomes Captain Timothy Nick, who blew the whistle on the Pentagon’s handling of the assessment of response to the mostly peaceful January 6th protest at the Capital Building. Tony and Captain Nick discuss what he saw at the protest and why he came forward.
2024-06-0357 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe hard case for impeaching Joe BidenThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Biden, often dubbed "Teflon Joe," seems untouchable as the justice system, Deep State, and media shield him despite his corruption and ethical breaches. Former White House stenographer Mike McCormick reveals damning insights about Biden's actions in an interview with Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth, expanding on his book: The Case to Impeach and Imprison Joe Biden...
2024-05-2000 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferModern Monetary Theory: Used, abused by an administration that can’t explain how it worksThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Discover how the Biden Administration's use of Modern Monetary Theory to fund various programs risks inflating the dollar and distorting market values. Join celebrity photographer Barry Morganstein and Tony Shaffer as we delve into these economic strategies and their impact on the U.S. economy this week on The Hard Truth...
2024-05-1300 min
Dr Jeannette ShafferCustom-built AI Chatbots and Baseball ShenanigansIn this episode, Dr. Jeannette Shaffer shares some really cool experiences with us. She talks about her recent trip to a Savannah Banana baseball game, where things are a bit different from your typical game. It's full of fun antics and a lively vibe that sets it apart. And then, she dives into the world of AI bots, focusing on the POE platform. There's a whole community creating these bots, and Dr. Shaffer gives us a peek into what's out there. It's all about embracing life's adventures and exploring new possibilities. So, join us for some fun and inspiration!
2024-05-0724 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe JFK assassination and coverup with Dr Jerome CorsiThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Dr. Jerome Corsi and Tony Shaffer discuss new forensic evidence on The Hard Truth, revealing deep-state involvement in JFK's assassination. They delve into doctored X-rays, altered autopsy reports, and frame-by-frame analysis of the Zapruder film, underscoring the assassination's lasting impact on U.S. history and governance. Their new book offers the final analysis of this pivotal event.
2024-04-2357 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Hard Truth with Grant StinchfieldThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Radio Personality Grant Stinchfield joins Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth as they break down the border crisis, Biden’s trip to the 20th century, and new machinations from the Deep State...
2024-04-1557 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferHow to straighten out the economy moving forward with David WallaceThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – In this episode, David Wallace, running for U.S. Congress in Maryland, joins Tony Shaffer to unravel the complexities of the U.S. economy. They address overvalued markets, the weakening dollar, rising taxes, and inflation. Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Joe Biden's perspectives are contrasted with the everyday American experience, highlighting the urgent need for economic reform.
2024-04-0857 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferShocking revelations from someone who worked with the Deep StateThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – In this revealing episode, Tony Shaffer hosts Patrick Byrne, a CEO entwined with the Deep State, who shares startling insights from his work across administrations. Byrne, now labeled a domestic terrorist, unveils the creation of the Russiagate hoax, Obama's shadow presidency ambitions, and the flawed Afghanistan withdrawal, offering a unique glimpse into the covert operations shaping our world.
2024-03-2500 min
Friends with Benedicts39: We're switching to NikonThe days of hating Nikon are over. This week the breakfast boys discuss which camera brand is the coolest, their graveyard of abandoned projects, and Evil Shaffer.
Friends with Benedicts: Breakfast Around the World - A podcast by Jake Frew and Shaffer Nickel that has nothing to do with breakfast food.
Intro Music: 'Friends' by Paul Russell
MUSICBED: https://fm.pxf.io/jakefrew
2024-03-051h 03
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowWhat If Sales Did MedTech Design + Dev? With guest, Jason Scherer, CEO, VitaTek.ioFrom napkin sketch to sales revenue! Our latest guest has built a completely vertically integrated medical device development company, taking inventor ideas, translating them into products with all the necessary checks and balances, and launching them into their early stage surgical sales force!I am Maureen Shaffer, Host of the Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup show and CEO of message and market advisory, Mingletoe. In this episode, I share my insightful conversation with Jason Scherer, CEO of vertically integrated medical device development company, VitaTek, which takes devices from napkin sketch to sales revenue. Previously, Jason spent 15 years...
2024-03-0551 minFriends with Benedicts33: People are (unsuccessfully) revolting against YouTube's AlgorithmBurn it down! If we can't beat them I guess we'll all just... quit? The breakfast boys discuss the mass exodus off YouTube that is currently happening in almost every niche. We also firmly establish Shaffer's age and talk about forced puppetry.
Friends with Benedicts: Breakfast Around the World - A podcast by Jake Frew and Shaffer Nickel that has nothing to do with breakfast food.
Intro Music: 'Friends' by Paul Russell
MUSICBED: https://fm.pxf.io/jakefrew
2024-01-231h 04The Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe real victims of human trafficking & modern-day slavery – in-depth analysisThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – While the headlines were dominated with the questions surrounding the Jeffery Epstein files and which names were to be mentioned, underneath the sensationalism are real victims of human trafficking, modern-day slavery. Voices Against Trafficking founder Andi Buerger joins The Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer as they go in-depth into not only the criminality and actions of traffickers but how to help...
2024-01-1700 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferBorder security and the drug cartels with Sergio de la PenaThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – LTC Tony Shaffer welcomes Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere Sergio de la Pena to discuss how and why the southern border was turned into a sieve by the Joe Biden Administration and how the Drug Cartels and other unsavory players are taking advantage. Tony also offers his take on Claudine Gay’s resignation and retention of her as a professor...
2024-01-0957 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowLearn Surprising Ways to Use Data with Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, Founder and CEO, Alpha Sophia | Host, Maureen ShafferIn this episode of the Message Engineer podcast, host Maureen Shaffer, CEO, Mingletoe, shares her insightful conversation with health care data provider, Paul-Lukas Hoffschmidt, Founder and CEO of Alpha Sophia. Paul created Alpha Sophia to get to the heart of data needed for young medtech and digital health startups to scale rapidly and well, without the exorbitant cost burden of others. Paul is also an experienced angel investor with multiple investments in new innovations.This data-packed episode is full of insightful and thought-provoking discussions about healthcare data, how to use it to determine target markets, including early adopte...
2023-12-1257 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferInnovations in Firearms and What’s Coming in 2024 With Tom Taylor of Sig SauerThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – LTC Tony Shaffer welcomes Sig Sauer’s Chief Marketing Officer, Tom Taylor, to discuss the latest innovations in firearms and what’s to come in 2024. Tony also offers his takes on other top issues of the day...
2023-12-1100 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferCOP28 and Climate Fearmongering, with Fred RumakThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – LTC Tony Shaffer welcomes Fred Rumak of the CO2 Coalition to The Hard Truth as the Climate Fanatics gather in Dubai for the UN COP28 conference, where they find new ways to use fear tactics to push their collective agenda.Tony also offers his takes on other top issues of the day...
2023-12-0457 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Hard Truth With NC Congressional Candidate Laurie BuckhoutThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – LTC Tony Shaffer welcomes Col. Laurie Buckhout, who is running for Congress in North Carolina, to discuss some of the top issues for the 2024 election, which will see the Presidency, House, and some Senate seats up for grabs. Tony and Col. Buckhout discuss some of the top issues on the economic, political, and cultural fronts. Tony also offers his takes on the Rashida Tlaib censure, Zelenskyy’s sad...
2023-11-1457 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferA Closer Look Into the Israel-Hamas WarThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – LTC Tony Shaffer welcomes Washington Times Online Opinion Editor and Host of the Bold and Blunt Podcast Cheryl Chumley for an in-depth look at the Israel-Hamas War, what’s happening, world leaders’ reactions, and the actions of the Biden Administration as well as Leftist activists after the October 7th Hamas attack on civilians. Tony also offers his takes on how tables turned on the Cancel...
2023-10-2457 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferHow the 2nd Amendment Protects the Republic With Ted NugentThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Join me and Ted Nugent as we dive into 2nd Amendment rights with Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth. We're exploring gun control, self-defense, and the impacts on our Constitution. Discover my journey in rock & roll and my advocacy for American values, outdoor heritage, and veteran support. A mix of music, politics, and freedom awaits you. Dive into the conversation and ignite your passion for...
2023-10-1057 min
The Ruby on Rails PodcastEpisode 489: Hello, Elise! Goodbye, Brittany.Elise Shaffer is a trans woman and Staff Software Engineer who loves Ruby and Ruby on Rails. She is also the new host of this podcast! Brittany announces her retirement from the show after a five year run as the host. In this special episode, the pair discuss Brittany's favorite moments from her run, get to know Elise and discuss any upcoming changes for the show.
Show Notes:
The Ruby on Rails Podcast | 228: From the ashes...
The Ruby on Rails Podcast | 379: MEGA Crossover Episode (The Bike Shed x Rails with Jason x Remote Ruby x The...
2023-09-2719 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Left’s Assault on the Second Amendment With Bob BarrThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Former Congressman Bob Barr and LTC Tony Shaffer discuss the Left's intensified efforts to challenge the 2nd Amendment and self-defense rights in America. Governor Grisham of New Mexico faces backlash for her firearm restrictions, shining a spotlight on the ongoing debate. Additionally, insights on Ray Epps' arrest and the debated attire for the Senate floor come to the forefront. Dive in for a...
2023-09-2557 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferA Closer Look at the Fall of the Twin Towers on Sept 11, 2001The Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – LTC Tony Shaffer and Co-Host Tonya Miller lead a special panel discussion for a deep dive into the fall of the Twin Towers after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Richard Gage and Niels Harrit join Tony and Tonya to break down what happened after the crashes, how the towers went down, why they are challenging the established narrative surrounding their demolition, and explanations about...
2023-09-1157 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Hard Truth About the New COVID Scare With Dr. HatfillThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Mask mandates are back at some institutions, a new COVID vaccine is coming, and – SURPRISE – the Biden Administration is encouraging you to take it without question as a new strain has been detected. Will more mask and vaccine requirements be coming? Dr. Steven Hatfill joins LTC Tony Shaffer on The Truth Central this week to discuss important concerns over the vaccine, the COVID strain, and...
2023-09-0457 minFriends with Benedicts24: Beau is Afraid vs. OppenheimerThe breakfast boys are back in Barcelona baby! Shaffer finally watched his favorite movie, and Jake is too easily entertained to be a good movie critic.
Friends with Benedicts: Breakfast Around the World - A podcast by Jake Frew and Shaffer Nickel that has nothing to do with breakfast food.
Intro Music: 'Friends' by Paul RussellMUSICBED: https://fm.pxf.io/jakefrew
2023-08-221h 06The Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Hard Truth About Making School Safer With Wayne BlackThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Wayne Black, former Personal Security Detail leader for former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Founder of Wayne Black & Associates and author of School Insecurity: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators on School Security, Protecting Your Children, and Fostering a Safe Learning Environment, joins LTC Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth to discuss ways to make school safer...
2023-08-2257 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferWhat Happened on September 11th, 2001, With Richard GageThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – San Francisco Bay area architect Richard Gage, AIA, member of the American Institute of Architects and founder & former CEO of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth, joins LTC Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth as they discuss some interesting inconsistencies with the official narrative about the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Richard and his wife, Gail, have been...
2023-08-1457 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferWhy We Need Some Levity Amid a Tumultuous TimeThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Andrew from Don't Walk, Run Productions offers some good commentary mixed with comedy on his YouTube channel and joins Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth to bring it on. While we are in the middle of one of the nation's worst economic situations, signs point to World War 3 amid a proxy conflict in Ukraine with Russia, China gains stealth control over natural resources while we are not looking...
2023-07-3157 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferPolitical Discourse and Propaganda With Buck SextonThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Syndicated Radio Host Buck Sexton joins LTC Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth as they take a deep dive into how government officials constantly use propaganda and outright lies to manipulate the public while using the current state of public discourse as a weapon in their arsenal. Tony also offers his take on recent revelations about the Radical Trans Agenda’s displacement of women...
2023-07-2457 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Hard Truth About the Coming Economic CrashThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – The US economy is failing thanks to what the current president proudly refers to as “Bidenomics,” the global de-dollarization is in progress, and our guest this week, Dr. Jerome Corsi, says we are sinking toward an unavoidable economic crash. Dr. Corsi and LTC Tony Shaffer delve into the causes, what’s happening now, and what we can do to try and defend ourselves from the potential...
2023-07-0357 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferFirearms: Innovation and the Way Forward with Tom TaylorThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Sig Sauer has become synonymous with quality firearms and excellence in manufacturing them through the company’s facilities and training people to use them through its renowned Sig Sauer Academy. Tom Taylor of Sig Sauer joins LTC Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth as they discuss: Sig’s leadership on military firearms – innovation and the way forward; Choosing the Proper Firearm...
2023-06-2656 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowUnlocking Series A Funding for Health IT with Lenard Marcus, General Partner, Edison Partners, a Best Growth Investment Firm, GrowthCapIn this episode of the Message Engineer podcast, host Maureen Shaffer, CEO, Mingletoe, shares a deeply helpful how-to-fundraise conversation with growth investor, Lenard Marcus, who specializes in health IT and enterprise software. Lenard Marcus is currently a General Partner with Edison Partners, an award-winning growth investment firm, making it onto GrowthCap’s short list of best growth investment firms for the second year in a row. Lenard co-leads Enterprise Software team where he focuses on healthcare IT and cybersecurity and works with Gregg Michaelson on the Healthcare IT team. Lenard also serves on the board of Capital Rx a 2.0 PBM and Virtual...
2023-06-201h 25The Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Demise of Critical Thought With Riss FlexThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Schools in recent decades have found ways to minimize teaching the “3 R’s” in favor of PC coursework, Common Core, CRT, and Leftist-created concepts like “Invented Spelling” and “Invented Math,” our nation’s education system has created a large segment of our younger populations who are barely capable -if at all – of critical thought. LTC Tony Shaffer talks with Riss Flex...
2023-06-1256 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferNational Debt & Government Spending With General Blaine HoltThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – While the Biden Administration and House Republicans make the rounds congratulating themselves for reaching a debt ceiling agreement, the debt moving forward was arguably not addressed satisfactorily. General Blain Holt talks with LTC Tony Shaffer about the massive government spending, how Washington constantly gets away with increasing the debt, excuses for...
2023-06-0556 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferHonoring Soldiers Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Our Freedoms – With Doyle GlassThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Memorial Day Weekend is not about barbecues as the commercial advertisements would like to have people believe. LTC Tony Shaffer and the crew are joined by Sculptor and Author Doyle Glass to remember those who have fought and died for our country. Doyle’s work as an artist and writer centers greatly around paying homage to our veterans, which includes...
2023-05-2956 min
Etsy Success Secrets to Multi-Million Dollar SalesBoost Your Etsy Sales! SEO Top Strategies for Success and Proven Strategies UnveiledWelcome to another engaging episode of "Etsy Success Secrets to Multi Million Dollar Sales with Alicia Shaffer"! Today, we're peeling back the layers on top strategies to turbocharge your Etsy sales. MAKE SURE you're in and getting my FREE weekly drop to your email!
Decoding your best sellers - Discover why your top performers are hitting the mark and how you can mirror their success across your Etsy store.
Embracing product variations - Learn how diversifying your listings with color, size, and material options can widen your customer appeal and elevate your sales.
Leveling up your product photography...
2023-05-1912 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowPatient Advocacy and Death with Andrea Wilson Woods, Patient Advocate + Award-Winning AuthorIn this episode of the Message Engineer podcast, host Maureen Shaffer, CEO, Mingletoe, interviews Andrea Wilson Woods, an award-winning author, passionate patient advocate, and founder of a liver cancer nonprofit. During the podcast, Maureen asked Andrea to define the word “patient advocate.” Andrea explained that an advocate is “fighting for what you want, a cause or a belief.” For patient advocates, this means fighting for what the patient wants and educating them about all of their choices. Andrea noted that when you get a serious diagnosis, you don’t always realize that you have options. They discuss the role of patient adv...
2023-05-161h 07Friends with Benedicts18: filmmaking doesn't look cool...The breakfast boys discuss Arcteryx, s'mores, more movies Shaffer hasn't seen, and the way filmmaking looks to onlookers.
Friends with Benedicts: Breakfast Around the World - A podcast by Jake Frew and Shaffer Nickel that has nothing to do with breakfast food.
Intro Music: 'Friends' by Paul Russell
MUSICBED: https://fm.pxf.io/jakefrew
2023-05-0956 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Hard Truth About Protecting Women’s Sports With Cherie CurrieThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Rocker Cherie Currie joins LTC Tony Shaffer and the crew to discuss what is needed to protect women’s sports from the recent influx of biological men taking over their leagues, tournaments, and contests. As men suddenly identify as women or transgender and compete with natural women, they dominate...
2023-05-0156 minFriends with Benedicts16: Shaffer finally addresses his controversial van life video...The breakfast boys discuss Shaffer's van life video, mr beast, squishy aliens, and filming on the downhill mountain bike World Cup circuit.
Friends with Benedicts: Breakfast Around the World - A podcast by Jake Frew and Shaffer Nickel that has nothing to do with breakfast food.
Intro Music: 'Friends' by Paul Russell
MUSICBED: https://fm.pxf.io/jakefrew
2023-04-241h 14
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowBehavioral Design with Dr. Jason Hanft, CEO, and Michael DiTullo, Chief CreativeJason Hanft, CEO at Defender Operations and Michael DiTullo, Chief Creative at Michael DiTullo and former designer of Nike, Converse, and Jordans joins Maureen Shaffer, CEO, Mingletoe, to chat about:· 3D Humans· Why Guess?· Cool Matters· Frankenstein· Looks Matter· Naming Wins· Marketing Test· Naming Impact· Easy Compliance· New Airport Test· Outcomes Design· Amputation Wins?· Celebrate Function· Product is Marketing· Compliance Challenge· Keep Asking Questions· DTCaregivers and Friends· Reimbursement–If It Walks Like a Duck· And much much more!
2023-04-181h 21The Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Truth About Weaponization of Government With Rep Michael GrimmThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – As the nation and world look on at what’s transpiring around Trump’s indictment by Bragg, LTC Tony Shaffer and Michael Grimm discuss the Democrats’ recent history of taking political prisoners and weaponizing US government agencies against them. It happened to Rep. Grimm while he was in Congress during...
2023-04-1756 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferJohn Christmas: The Man Who Exposed Russian Oligarchs’ Bank FraudThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Join LTC Tony Shaffer and whistleblower John Christmas as they discuss the extensive financial fraud in Russia and the consequences of exposing it. Christmas fled Russia after exposing bank fraud, fearing for his life. Don't miss their insights on the moral rewards of whistleblowing. Plus, LTC Tony Shaffer's take...
2023-04-1056 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferIs the Outcome of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Preordained? Col. Douglas Macgregor and LTC Tony ShafferThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Col. Douglas Macgregor and LTC Tony Shaffer go in-depth on the continued fight between Russia and Ukraine, the money going into the conflict from the US and NATO allies, why it hasn’t ended yet, and what will happen after the inevitable outcome. Also, whether TikTok should be banned, and the Southern Border...
2023-04-0356 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowBusiness Model Innovation with James Jordan, CEO StraTactic; Professor, Carnegie MellonBusiness Model Innovation with James Jordan | CEO, StraTactic + Professor, Carnegie MellonJames F. Jordan, a Distinguished Service Professor of Healthcare and Biotechnology Management and Senior Director of Healthcare and Biotechnology Programs at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College, and the CEO of StraTactic joins Maureen Shaffer, CEO, Mingletoe, to chat about:· Brand Definition· Citation Caution· Goodbye Queue· Clients–Not Patients· Differentiation Vigor· Amazon + Healthcare· Precision vs. Personalized· Drive Not-Sexy Outcomes· Customer Investor Acquirer· Why Teach Grandma to Text· Win Health Care Consumerization· And much much more!...
2023-03-281h 13The Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Truth About Government Overreach With Judge Andrew NapolitanoThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Judge Andrew Napolitano and LTC Tony Shaffer break down how the U.S. federal government circumvents citizens' constitutional rights and President Monroe and Wilson's differing philosophies on governance. Plus, Tony offers his take on California's reparations plans and...
2023-03-2756 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferHow the Left Took Control of Our Culture, Lexicon & How To Take It Back With David HorowitzThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Don't miss David Horowitz and LTC Tony Shaffer discussing the Far Left's takeover of the American Lexicon, Cultural Channels, News Media, Social Media, and National Discourse, and how to fight back. Check out David's new book, Final Battle: The Next Election Could Be the Last...
2023-03-2056 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowPeople, Problems and Profit with Nicky Billou, President + CEO, eCircle Academy; Author and PodcasterNicky Billou, President + CEO, eCircle Academy; Author, Finish Line Thinking; and Podcaster, Thought Leader Revolution joins Maureen Shaffer, CEO, Mingletoe, to chat about entrepreneurship, messaging, and selling vs. serving. Nicky tells the truth on blast for struggling entrepreneurs and those who want to scale and continue to encounter obstacles. He also has a thriving Million Dollar Clinic business.🎬 WATCH this video episode https://youtu.be/qkfUYX7Lrnc🎬 WATCH all video episodes https://www.youtube.com/@messageengineer🎧 LISTEN to the full episode on the Message Engineer Podcast everywhere! Including Apple Podcast, Audible, and Spotify. 💬 ASK “Alexa, play Message En...
2023-03-141h 15The Hard Truth with Tony ShafferRep. Ken Buck on Big Tech Censorship and ManipulationThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Don't miss Rep. Ken Buck and LTC Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth as they dive deep into the data manipulation and censorship practices of tech companies and their partnerships with the federal government. Plus, hear their thoughts on the January 6th security video footage...
2023-03-1357 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Truth About the Climate Change Agenda with Dr. Jerome CorsiThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Dr. Jerome Corsi joins LTC Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth to delve into the intensity and insanity of the Climate Change Agenda, who controls it, who benefits, and where it’s coming from – also, how Climate Change Policy may be destroying the ecosystem both above and below sea level...
2023-03-0757 minThe Hard Truth with Tony ShafferFirearms Rights and Safety with Adam BaldwinThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – Actor Adam Baldwin, who played Animal Mother on Full Metal Jacket among his many roles, joins LTC Tony Shaffer on The Hard Truth to discuss the importance of both firearms rights in America and handling them responsibly. Baldwin also reveals his take on the “Rush” movie set shooting involving his...
2023-02-2757 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowNuances of Balance and Feedback with Christine Winoto, Executive Director, UCSF Rosenman Institute and Founding Partner at MedTech Venture Partners #strategy #medtech #startupNuances of Balance and Feedback with Christine Winoto, Executive Director, UCSF Rosenman Institute and Founding Partner at MedTech Venture Partners! Christine Winoto, Executive Director at UCSF Rosenman Institute and Founding Partner at MedTech Venture Partners joins Maureen Shaffer, CEO, Mingletoe, to chat about medtech, healthtech, and digital health startups. When I engaged Christine to help identify the common pitfalls for startups, she redirected the conversation to talk about how the UCSF Rosenman Institute meets people where they are with what they need. And connects the founders to relevant resources (people mostly) to meet their needs, whereas often times w...
2023-02-141h 12The Hard Truth with Tony ShafferThe Hard Truth About COVID, Vaccines and Gain of Function ResearchThe Hard Truth with Tony Shaffer – A Joint Congressional Committee recently questioned top U.S. health officials about the federal government’s response to COVID-19 and handling of information stemming from the vaccine as well as the boosters. LTC Tony Shaffer talks with renowned Virologist Dr. Steven Hatfill, author of Three Minutes to Midnight, about...
2023-02-1357 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowSocial Purpose + Investor Value with Seth Bogner, Chairman and CEO, HeartPoint Global #strategy #medtech #startupSeth Bogner, CEO, HeartPoint Global joins Maureen Shaffer, CEO, Mingletoe, to chat about how to infuse social purpose and drive investor value in a cardiovascular medical device startup company. Seth also shared his thoughts on how 25 partnerships propel his company forward in challenging situations–from developing innovative and novel cardiac surgical solutions for developing countries to supply chain shortages, how to hire and retain the best global medtech talent across three continents, and why building a strong culture pays market dividends.🎬 WATCH this video episode https://youtu.be/w0oBwCEr6YQ🎬 WATCH all video episodes https://www.youtube...
2023-01-301h 00
Etsy Success Secrets to Multi-Million Dollar SalesEtsy Success Secrets from THE Multi-Million Dollar ShopAlicia Shaffer grew her Etsy shop to over $70k/month within TWO years and with annual sales of over $8MM/year within 6! This sales growth was not done with outside investments, or a rich uncle, simply through hard work & dedication. Listen to Alicia Shaffer’s success secrets to grow your Etsy shop with actionable, easy to implement useful tips and tricks for success from Alicia Shaffer, Three Bird Nest founder. For more Biz Tips https://www.aliciashaffer.com and follow @shashaffer on Instagram
2023-01-2600 minFriends with Benedicts1: Friends with Benedicts. Origins.Shaffer's car broke down in Denver. Jake lives in Denver. So Jake and Shaffer started a podcast.
2023-01-091h 15
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowHealthcare Ecosystem–Times They Are A-Changin' with Fahad Rahman, CEO, Lumi Health #medtechHealthcare Ecosystem–Times They Are A-Changin’ with Fahad Rahman, CEO, Lumi Health! Fahad Rahman, CEO, Lumi Health, joins Maureen Shaffer, CEO, Mingletoe, to chat about the rapidly changing healthcare ecosystem for patients, providers, facilities, and especially for medtech startups. Fahad also shared his thoughts on how to think through referral patterns changes, hospital at home, and health equity.🎬 WATCH this video episode https://youtu.be/gmwaDpm-pzM🎬 WATCH all video episodes https://www.youtube.com/@messageengineer🎙 LISTEN to the full episode on the Message Engineer Podcast everywhere! Including Apple Podcast, Audible, and Spotify. If you are an “Alexa” fan, try “Alexa...
2023-01-021h 07
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowStart with the Exit in Mind–Startup Message POV with Jon H. Hoem, CEO, Pacertool #messageengineer #medtechStart with the Exit in Mind POV–Startup Medtech Message with Jon H. Hoem! This week, your Message Engineer Podcast host, Maureen Shaffer (CEO of Mingletoe LLC), sits down sits down with Jon H. Hoem, CEO of Pacertool to discuss compressing timelines, when to start speaking with corporates (strategics), and why education and training is more important than marketing campaigns.🎬 WATCH full video episode: https://www.youtube.com/@messageengineer🎙 LISTEN to the full episode on the Message Engineer Podcast everywhere! Including Apple Podcast, Audible, Spotify, Amazon Music (try “Alexa, play Message Engineer podcast”), and iHeartRadio.Key takeaways include:
2022-11-271h 12
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowPitching POV–Startup Message with Peter Vranes, CEO + Co-Founder, Nutromics #messageengineer #medtechPitching POV–Startup Medtech Message with Peter Vranes! This week, your Message Engineer Podcast host, Maureen Shaffer (CEO of Mingletoe LLC), sits down with Peter Vranes to discuss pitching to venture capital (VC), when marketing must begin at a medtech startup, and why messaging is both challenging and critically important.Listen/Watch NOW to hear key takeaways, including: Why relationships are far more important than pitch decksWhy 100 pitches are the goal in startup fundraisingWhy marketing must start Day OneThe power of one clear message across the customer continuum, and much more!Peter has more than 20 years of...
2022-11-141h 14
Journey To Real VisionKnowing Your Worth as a Young AdultMany people drift through life not understanding what their purpose is. We are not taught how to value ourselves in school or at work, but we need to discover our worth to live a fulfilling life.Chris Shaffer has spent over 20 years creating courses and workshops focused on helping people discover their strengths, core values, and gifts. Join Chris on a Journey to Real Vision to become the best version of yourself, maximize your potential, understand your worth, and create a more balanced life.Connect with Coach Chris:Website: https...
2022-10-1353 minJourney To Real VisionCoaching and Knowing Your WorthMany people drift through life not understanding what their purpose is. We are not taught how to value ourselves in school or at work, but we need to discover our worth to live a fulfilling life.Chris Shaffer has spent over 20 years creating courses and workshops focused on helping people discover their strengths, core values, and gifts. Join Chris on a Journey to Real Vision to become the best version of yourself, maximize your potential, understand your worth, and create a more balanced life.Connect with Coach Chris:Website: https...
2022-09-1929 min
High-Fidelity ConversationsStudying the Studies (Part 2 of 2) | Comparing two research papers with Lynn Shaffer[Ep5] Do you ever wonder if the studies you read are actually good? Are they set up for success, or are they riddled with red flags? Maybe you aren't sure about how to even find a research paper. Listen in on this second half of a two part conversation with Senior Statistical Analyst, Lynn Shaffer. We compare and contrast the quality of two research papers - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations! Lynn Shaffer, PhD, is a Senior Statistical Analyst with the Mount Carmel Health System. She works in the Office of Research Affairs t...
2022-09-1954 minHigh-Fidelity ConversationsStudying the Studies (Part 1 of 2) | Finding and evaluating published research with Lynn Shaffer[Ep4] Do you ever wonder if the studies you read are actually good? Are they set up for success, or are they riddled with red flags? Maybe you aren't sure about how to even find a research paper. Listen in on this two part conversation with Senior Statistical Analyst, Lynn Shaffer, as we discuss how to find studies and evaluate their reliability - and more - on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations! Lynn Shaffer, PhD, is a Senior Statistical Analyst with the Mount Carmel Health System. She works in the Office of Research Affairs to support clinical r...
2022-09-0640 min
Manifestation and MimosasEpisode 14: Confirmation of your inner knowing. Interview with The Woman Of The Wheel Nicole Shaffer. Part 1Join us as we welcome The Woman Of The Wheel founder Nicole Shaffer to the podcast and the Goddess Vibez Studio. She uses her training in Chinese Medicine and her passion for astrology to help women understand how to sync with the sky and expand their toolkit of self-care around it.Listen in as she gives us a birth chart reading and shows us how we can use the power of the "wheel" to confirm our inner knowing. She sheds light on many aspects of our chart with a focus on our sun, moon and rising signs a...
2022-08-1458 minJourney To Real VisionBeing Valued in the WorkplaceMany people drift through life not understanding what their purpose is. We are not taught how to value ourselves in school or at work, but we need to discover our worth to live a fulfilling life.Chris Shaffer has spent over 20 years creating courses and workshops focused on helping people discover their strengths, core values, and gifts. Join Chris on a Journey to Real Vision to become the best version of yourself, maximize your potential, understand your worth, and create a more balanced life.Connect with Coach Chris:
2022-08-1143 minJourney To Real VisionWhy You Need to Know Your WorthMany people drift through life not understanding what their purpose is. We are not taught how to value ourselves in school or at work, but we need to discover our worth to live a fulfilling life.Chris Shaffer has spent over 20 years creating courses and workshops focused on helping people discover their strengths, core values, and gifts. Join Chris on a Journey to Real Vision to become the best version of yourself, maximize your potential, understand your worth, and create a more balanced life.Connect with Coach Chris:Website: https...
2022-07-0727 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowHow To Start on B2B Social Media – Conversation with a Client with Maureen Shaffer #messageengineerThis week, your Message Engineer Podcast host, Maureen Shaffer (CEO of Mingletoe LLC), sits down with one of her client's summer interns to discuss how to kickoff their social media. Maureen Shaffer shares compelling insights into how to make that first step into social and lay the groundwork for future success as a cash-burning medical device startup.Listen now to hear key takeaways, including: Which social media platform?How often to post on social media?How to start from scratch on LinkedIn?A personal tour through Maureen's top social platformAnd tips and hacks for how to s...
2022-05-2400 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowClaims + Advertising POV – Startup Message with La Toya Sutton, now Director, Legal, Marketing + Communications, Clorox #messageengineerThis week, your Message Engineer Podcast host, Maureen Shaffer (CEO of Mingletoe LLC), sits down with La Toya Sutton, JD, Senior Attorney at the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) National Programs to discuss claims and advertising for medical devices, healthcare, and consumers. La Toya Sutton, JD, shares compelling marketing and messaging insights that will drive future success in planning for and making marketing and health claims.Listen now to hear key takeaways, including: What constitutes a claim – including a discussion of emojisHow a founder speaking on the company’s IG live may cons...
2022-05-171h 04
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowSerial CEO POV–Startup Message with Joe DeVivo, Former President, Hospitals + Health Systems, Teladoc Health #messageengineerSerial CEO POV–Startup Message with Joe DeVivo! This week, your Message Engineer Podcast host, Maureen Shaffer (CEO of Mingletoe LLC), sits down with Joe DeVivo to discuss medical devices, healthcare IT, and messaging. Joe DeVivo shares a multitude of marketing and messaging insights that will drive future success in health IT, and medical devices.Listen now to hear key takeaways, including: How to define “healthcare” todayWhy regulatory and compliance are necessaryThe moral compass at the intersection of information technology and medical devicesThe unique juxtaposition of medical devices and healthtechThe power of patients, aka healthcare co...
2022-05-081h 20
SustainEpisode 115: Emily Shaffer: Paid OSS Software Development on the Git projectGuest
Emily Shaffer
Panelists
Richard Littauer | Eric Berry
Show Notes
Hello and welcome to Sustain! The podcast where we talk about sustaining open source for the long haul. Today, we’re going to have some great conversations with our guest, Emily Shaffer, who is a Software Developer for Google working on Git, which is an open source project. Emily fills us in on Git’s governance, deadnaming, submodules, Git Hooks, and GitGitGadget. We also learn more about a tutorial she wrote for people who are trying to learn how to c...
2022-04-0140 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowConsumer Health POV – Startup Message with Mark Prince #messageengineer #medtechDescriptionHumanization of Messaging–Consumer Health POV with Mark Prince #messageengineer! This week, your Message Engineer Podcast host, Maureen Shaffer (CEO of Mingletoe LLC), sits down with Mark Prince. Mark has more than 20 years in the consumer retail and healthtech space, He was most recently CEO of Qardio, a remote patient monitoring company with a consumer devices business unit. Before that, Mark was the Vice President Consumer Business at Withings, a pioneer in consumer connected health products segment, and previous to that, Head of Retail for Nokia Health. In earlier days, one of his favorite projec...
2022-03-211h 03
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowPhysician POV – Startup Message with David Lee Scher, MD, FACP, FACC, FHRS, FESC #messageengineerStartup Messaging – Cardiologist POV! This week, your Message Engineer Podcast host, Maureen Shaffer (CEO of Mingletoe LLC), sits down with David Lee Scher, MD, who has been a cardiologist for 30 years.Dr. Scher is the former 20-year Director of Electrophysiology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical and presently at Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine. He has served on executive committees for the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), cardiology representative for a Medicare Carrier Advisory Board, and IT Committee of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) as well as serving as Chair of the HIMSS mH...
2022-03-0758 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowSales POV – Startup Message with Rich Walsh, CEO of CorVent Medical #messageengineerJoin Rich Walsh, CEO of CorVent Medical, and lifelong medical device regulatory guru along with host Maureen Shaffer, CEO of Mingletoe, to learn the Sales Point of View (POV) on medical device marketing and messaging.Learn key tips and techniques for high-level sales and marketing organizations from Rich’s time at US Surgical and Acclarent and what’s important todayLearn about critical collaboration amongst training and education, the field sales force and marketing around messagingLearn how to think about success and failure as well as Rich’s favorite place on earthKey Takeaways"In mark...
2022-02-2147 min
Message Engineer for the Medtech Startup ShowImportance of Startup Messaging – Regulatory POV with Marianne Jacklyn, CEO, Traxn Consulting #messageengineerJoin Marianne Jacklyn, CEO of Traxn Consulting, and lifelong medical device regulatory guru along with host Maureen Shaffer, CEO of Mingletoe, to learn the Regulatory point of view (POV) on marketing and messaging.Learn how marketing can work more efficiently with regulatory in medtechLearn why messaging earlier in the development process is critical for medical device startup organizations' successLearn how regulatory uses messaging and why cross-organizational consistency is importantKey Takeaways"Messaging often involves claims. So you want to make sure that you're collecting the right data to support the message you...
2022-02-1442 min
The Comfy Cozy Chill PodcastEP 11: My Love Letter to Lore by Alexandra Bracken (REVIEW)Hey besties! This week I am back with a review of Lore by Alexandra Bracken, one of my favorite reads of the year so far! Follow along as we dive into the Agon, a week long event that happens every seven years where nine Greek gods and goddesses are forced to walk the earth as mortals and be hunted by descendants of well known Greek heroes. During this event we meet a girl named Lore Perseous, who walked away from the Agon seven years ago after her family was murdered and left behind everything she had ever known. She...
2021-06-2030 minThe Comfy Cozy Chill PodcastEP 10: My Pool Side and Beach Vacation Summer ReadsHey hey hey besties!! I'm back and better than ever! This week I'm bringing you seven books that are perfect for reading by the pool or the ocean, the choice is yours! We got road trips, unexpected adventures, polar opposites, and a little Greek god and goddess magic! Dive into these fun and summery reads and find your next fav read!
Books included:
Beach Read by Emily Henry
A Map for Wrecked Girls by Jessica Taylor
Love and Luck by Jenna Evans Welch
Mosquitoland by David Arnold
Ta...
2021-06-0719 minThe Comfy Cozy Chill PodcastEP 8: March Book Haul aka Why I Have No MoniesHello friends! This week I dive into the 15 books I bought in March, where I bought them, and why I think each one with be super interesting and peaked my interest in the first place. Also, I got my covid vaccine today and almost celebrated with buying a new book, but sadly, I am on a book buying ban for the month of April that I am terrible at following!
As always, thank you so, so, so much for listening! Love you all so much!
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2021-04-0825 minThe Comfy Cozy Chill PodcastEP 7: Forever Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid aka a book filled with love and sadnessHey, hey, hey friends! Happy Thursday and welcome back to The comfy Cozy Chill Podcast! In this episode I cover Forever Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a book that filled me with so much love while also breaking my heart. Follow the story of Elsie Porter, an average twenty-something year old who gets caught up in a fast-paced, whirlwind romance with the love of her life, Ben, only to have him ripped away from her a week after their wedding, leaving her with a gaping wound in her heart and mother-in-law that didn't know she existed. The story intertwines...
2021-03-2523 minThe Comfy Cozy Chill PodcastEP 6: The Raven Cycle aka A Misfit Group Full of MagicHey friends! It has been a hot minute! But I'm back and better than ever with the first episode where I cover a series, The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater. This isn't just your regular run of the mill young adult fantasy series. There's magic, curses, a hitman, a sleeping Welsh king, sassy tarot readers, a love triangle - oh wait, maybe it is. Follow along as I dive into the series and the gang of rag tag teens that find themselves crossing ley lines and forging unbreakable bonds to find the magical sleeping Welsh king who is thought...
2021-03-1131 minThe Comfy Cozy Chill PodcastThe Valentine’s Literary Package: Meet Cutes, Love Triangles, and Gal PalsThis week I share my Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day reads for you. and we got all the tropes for your Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day weekend. We got love triangles, we got meet cutes, we got supportive gal pals. There’s hopefully a little something for everyone! So, like love, take a chance on and dive on in!
Books on this list:
A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall
This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith
The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy by Jenny Han
Since...
2021-02-1229 minThe Comfy Cozy Chill PodcastEP 4: Our Chemical Hearts is Basically drivers licenseHi friends! This week I make the case for how Krystal Sutherland's standalone Our Chemical Hearts is the book version of Olivia Rodrigo's record breaking debut drivers license. Both cover emotional and raw first loves and made me feel all the feels. Tune in and let me know what you think! I also upgraded my audio equipment with a new mic and let me say, $30 well spent.
Thank you so, so, so much for listening! Love you all so much!
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2021-01-2816 minThe Comfy Cozy Chill PodcastEP 3: Love & Olives and A Journey to Atlantis, Oh My!Hello friends! I'm kicking off 2021 with Love & Olives by young adult author Jenna Evans Welch, a personal favorite of mine. She whisked me off to a the cool blue beaches of Santorini, Greece and a search for the lost city of Atlantis. This search follows Liv Varanakis as she reconnects with her father, who fled to Greece when she was eight to search for Atlantis. Like Liv on her journey, I laughed, I cried, I geeked out over Atlantis theories. In this episode, I give a small taste of the rollercoaster that Liv goes on during her ten days i...
2021-01-1421 minThe Comfy Cozy Chill PodcastEP 2: Bye 2020 - My Goodreads Reading ChallengeHello friends and welcome back! It's been a minute. In this episode I go through my 2020 Goodreads Reading Challenge and dive into the books that left a lasting impact on me this year. 2020 was a wild year but at least there were books to help with a distraction, am I right? I also do a mini haul at the end of the books I got for Christmas so stick around for that.
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2020-12-3130 min
Etsy Success Secrets to Multi-Million Dollar SalesBranding Basics for Etsy Shop Success with Alicia ShafferLooking to grow your Etsy sales and want ACTUAL help on how to do this? It may be your brand that’s holding you back. Listen and learn how to restructure your brand. Are you doing everything you can to strengthen your brand? Do you even know what to do? You've come to the right place...Welcome to "Etsy Success Secrets to Multi-Million Dollar Sales" podcast! Today, we have the founder of Three Bird Nest, Alicia Shaffer, joining us to talk about the importance of branding for Etsy shop success. Get ready to learn some actionable tips and insights on how...
2020-07-2922 min
Why Not BothEp 14: Iceland Airwaves with Madame Gandhi, Mightybear & Penelope IslesWhy Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer. For our second season, we partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. Host Pam Shaffer spent a few days at Iceland Airwaves, the coolest of all music festivals, talking to artists from around the world about their passions. Madame Gandhi let us in on what it was like studying business at Harvard, Mightybear told us all about the drag scene in Iceland while Lily of Penelope Isles chatted about h...
2020-02-051h 23Why Not BothEp 12: Marissa NadlerWhy Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer. For our second season, we partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. This week, host Pam Shaffer chatted with Marissa Nadler about how art led to music and how music ultimately led back to art throughout the course of her life. She revealed some of the remarkable experiences she had teaching older students and how her quiet life in chilly landscapes helps to weave together the life of meticulous a...
2020-01-2247 min
Shaffer Creative: Conversations with CreativesLooking Ahead to the New Year with Shaffer CreativeWe gather our family around microphones in Grandma's kitchen to introduce our children, talk about where we are creatively as a family, and what we plan to pursue in the new year.
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2018-12-3114 minShaffer Creative: Conversations with CreativesMom-blogger turned Photographer: Missy ShafferTodd interviews Melissa about how the launch of her new photography business and it's origin in a mom blog. shaffercreative.studio
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2018-11-2410 minShaffer Creative: Conversations with CreativesThe Fledgling Animator, Sawyer ShafferHe's the baby of the family but that doesn't stop him from knowing his craft. See if you can guess how old he is when he discusses animation. Hint: Too young for a learner's permit, but not too old to catch frogs in the backyard. SHOW NOTES: George Bridgeman’s Complete Guide to Drawing From Life Preston Blair’s Cartoon Animation Aaron Blaise Online Courses New Masters Academy
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2018-11-0308 minShaffer Creative: Conversations with CreativesIntroducing to Shaffer CreativeOur inaugural episode. What the heck is Shaffer Creative? Family life with six creatives pursuing animation, film-making, painting, illustration, photography and writing.
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2018-10-2808 min