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The Malibu GuruGarmin Dealer Comes to Lufkin! | Doug & Valerie Steen | SemiPlane AvionicsIn this episode of the Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe sits down with Doug and Valerie Steen to explore the inspiring story behind Semiplane—a newly established Garmin dealership based in Lufkin, Texas. With rich backgrounds in aviation and a passion for innovation, the Steens share how they pivoted from previous careers to launch a business dedicated to serving the PA-46 community and beyond.Visit SemiPlane: https://www.semiplane.comNew members who join PMOPA receive 10% OFF their first year’s dues. Visit www.pmopa.com and use code: MalibuGuru🌐 Visit Us Online- Air...2025-05-2333 min

Value-based Healthcare Podcast#13 Joseph Casey: VBHC as a framework to support people in healthcareOn this 13th and last episode of the Value-based healthcare podcast I spoke with Joe Casey whom I have known for years from the EUHA (European University Hospital Alliance). He is director of partnerships and programs for King's Health Partners and he has a ton of experience in implementing VBHC. We cover a lot of topics, from the breadth of his work within the system that is King's Health Partners, about how the pandemic changed the focus of his work, to his general view on Value-based healthcare which I want to quote "VBHC is not a strategy...2025-02-0227 min

The Hard Corps Marketing ShowDoes Remote Work Foster Creativity? - Val Riley - Hard Corps Marketing Show - Episode # 377Today’s guest is an incredible SaaS marketing leader. She has over twenty years of marketing experience, introducing Val Riley, VP of Marketing & Strategy at Insightly. She joins Casey today to discuss how to foster creativity, why remote work might actually be better, and the importance of creating a space for all voices. Connect with Val:Val’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-riley-marketer/ Insightly Website: https://www.insightly.com/ Val’s Blog: https://thedecafmarketer.com/ Shoutouts:Closing Time Podcast: https://www.insightly.com/closing-time/ Ways to Tune In:2024-09-2652 min

Rock Your Shine: After you’ve been cracked wide openEpisode 6: Part 2: Shadow Work With Co-host Valerie Moon and Guest Julie Brown Welcome to Illumi-Nation. Illumination serves as a transformative platform where a skilled psychic intuitive therapist (Susan Casey) and spiritual healer (Valerie Moon) collaborate to plant seeds of awakening in the hearts and minds of listeners. Our mission is to guide individuals on a journey of self-discovery, helping them break free from the amnesia that accompanies our earthly experience. Through a blend of therapeutic insights and spiritual wisdom, we aim to trigger a profound remembering, reconnecting individuals with the inherent truths buried within their souls. Join us in the exploration of self-awareness, healing, and the rediscovery o...2024-03-1854 min

The Snarketing PodcastEpisode 13: Casey Terrell - CMO, Restaurant & Hospitality ExecutiveCasey Terrell is a seasoned marketer in the restaurant and CPG industry. Here's a snapshot of our great conversation with him heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, 2023: 🎨 West Point to LPQ: How a balanced education shaped his marketing approach. 🍟 Outback's Aussie Cheese Fries to Korean snake shots, army experiences and playful pranks at Burger King. 🤹 Modern CMO: Merging tech knowledge and behavioiral science with marketing in the digital era. 👻 Haunted B&B Adventures: Restoring a Victorian B&B and encounters with the ghostly resident, Sophie. 🤝 LinkedIn as a "Fryer's Club:" How his West Point buddies keep him grounded. 🧠 Marketing Clairvoyance: The dream of predi...2023-11-2146 min

Joyful Courage for Parenting TeensValerie Tih shares how the Enneagram can make us better parentsI am so excited to talk to my guest, Valerie Tih, today. Valerie starts by explaining what Enneagram types are, how Enneagram complements Positive Discipline, & why Enneagram types are useful when it comes to parenting. Valerie shares a bit about practicing presence and balancing your body, heart, & head. I ask how we can connect deeper with the teens we have and what to do when your Enneagram type is different from your child’s. We get into how to expand our relationship with our teen, how our ego plays in, and how & why we need to...2023-11-2047 min

Rock Your Shine: After you’ve been cracked wide open117: How Energy Plays into Grief with Valerie MoonWelcome to Rock Your Shine: After you’ve been cracked wide open. On this show, I sit down with people from all over the world to hear their transformational stories on their deep grief and loss journeys. In this episode, Valerie Moon joins me for a conversation on healing, spirituality, and manifestation. The discussion delves into the practice of shadow work, an energetic healing that focuses on shifting deep-rooted patterns, behaviors and traumas. We discuss the importance of self-love, the power of one's energy centers, and how maintaining a higher vibration leads to a healthier life and rel...2023-11-1554 min

The Anxiety Recovery Podcasthow to navigate the dark knight of the soul, spiritual awakenings, and mental health struggles with spiritual psychotherapist Casey StevensDo you feel like you're questioning everything? Feeling confused, lost, overwhelmed, depressed, lonely? Do you feel like everything that you've ever known is being ripped away from you? This might be happening because you are experiencing a spiritual awakening and dark knight of the soul. In this podcast episode, Valerie interviews a spiritual psychotherapist named Casey Stevens. They both discuss their own spiritual awakenings, how to navigate and get through a difficult dark knight of the soul, and describe how your mental health struggles can correlate with having a...2023-11-0248 min

Boundless Body RadioHealing Anorexia with a Carnivore Diet: Valerie Anne Smith's Inspiring Story! 540Send us a textAnorexia. A word that conjures up images of skeletal bodies, gaunt faces, and a life of self-imposed starvation. It's a terrifying disorder that slowly eats away at a person's physical and mental health. But what happens when someone diagnosed with this illness decides to take control and embark on a journey towards recovery? This is the story of Valerie Anne Smith, a woman who suffered from anorexia for a staggering 34 years before a dramatic dietary change towards a path of healing and self-acceptance.Imagine the courage it takes to shut those...2023-10-271h 20

Addiction and the FamilyEpisode 43: Rising from Tragedy to Become a Warrior in HopeValerie Silveira, founder of Warriors in Hope, talks about how the tragedy around addiction in her daughter changed her life, not only in how low it took her but also how it was transformed into a source of inspiration to help others. Special Guest: Valerie Silveira.Support Addiction and the Family 2023-07-2851 min

Wicked Aces Dg PodcastCasey, Ken, and Sara!Casey Sullivan PDGA#104546 and Ken McCullough PDGA#21157 OG Members of WickedAces DG Team bring the funk this week with a special guest - Sara Nicholson - Pro Golfer and Founder of Throw Pink. Listen to advice and tips on how to get more women out to play DG and other trivial topics...--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valerie-williams1/support 2022-02-2451 min

The Hard Corps Marketing ShowWinning Sales with Process - Valerie Cobb - Hard Corps Marketing Show - Episode #258The widespread idea of what sales is is broken. Salespeople today keep trying to spew the same ‘feature-benefit vomit’ at every customer hoping something sticks. Sales extraordinaire, Valerie Cobb, a Fractional Chief Sales Officer, is here to reshape how companies think about sales. Learn how to revamp your company’s sales culture, the importance of creating good sales processes, and the best mindset for approaching sales. Busted Myths: Sales is a noble profession, not a sucky job on the bottom rung of the proverbial ladder. Many people fail at sales because of poor company sales cu...2021-11-051h 13

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureGoodbye from Elsewhere. . . and in case we don't see ya: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight. 2021-05-0757 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureGuess the Actor (Bonus Beeps)Enjoy this bonus episode, just for fun! 2021-04-3025 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureSiblings | Featuring Jordan and Tyler from Late to the PartyThis week, Jordan and Tyler (from the D&D podcast Late to the Party) take over Elsewhere to discuss fictional siblings, like Anna & Elsa, Hiro & Tadashi, and Katniss & Prim--plus many more! Follow Jordan's and Tyler's podcast @lttpdnd on Twitter and Instagram! You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2021-04-2354 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureSidekicks | Featuring Becca and Iny from Sincerely, UsThis week, Becca and Iny (from the podcast Sincerely, Us) take over Elsewhere to discuss their favorite fictional sidekicks, like Ned from the MCU's Spider-Man, R2-D2 (savior of the galaxy), and Stiles from Teen Wolf--plus many more! Follow Becca and Iny's podcast @sincerelyuspod on Twitter and Instagram! You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2021-04-0955 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureMaking of: Fantastic Mr. Fox (with Iny Fuenmayor of Sincerely, Us)Broadcasting from the farms of Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, Casey is joined by best friend Iny Fuenmayor (from the podcast Sincerely, Us) to discuss stop motion animation in general and all the behind-the-scenes trivia from Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009). You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Follow Sincerely, Us on Instagram and Twitter @s...2021-03-261h 07

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureFound Family and Michael SchurBroadcasting from the writer's room of a television show, we explore the theme of found family in the works of Michael Schur: The Office, Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, and The Good Place! You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Episode Show Notes: www.patreon.com/posts/48434720/ 2021-03-1249 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureMaking of: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseBroadcasting from an exploding super collider, we explore the creation of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, plus we discuss the pop cultural and social importance of the character of Miles Morales. You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . For Black History Month, all proceeds from our merch store AND our Patreon in February will be donated to the Loveland Foundation (www.thelovelandfoundation.org). Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts...2021-02-2651 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureCursed Romance in Star WarsBroadcasting from the idyllic lakes of Naboo, we explore the cursed, tragic romances in the Star Wars universe, from Han and Leia to Rey and Ben. Plus, we consider who's to blame for this curse, and Valerie can't stop thinking about Hera and Kanan. You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Check out our new merch store: www.teepublic.com/user/hello-from-elsewhere . For Black History Month, all proceeds from our merch store AND our Patreon in February will be donated to the Loveland Foundation (www.thelovelandfoundation...2021-02-121h 23

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureJojo Rabbit and the Imaginary EnemyBroadcasting from the mind of a German boy during World War II, in this episode we explore the theme of imagination in Jojo Rabbit (2019), both as a dark and dehumanizing action as well as one of hopeful resistance. You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2021-01-2951 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureNew Beginnings and RevengeThis episode comes to you straight from the casino floor of the Bellagio in Las Vegas, where we discuss new beginnings and revenge, specifically in Ocean's Eleven, The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and Captain America: Civil War. Time stamps: Ocean's Eleven: 5:40. Count of Monte Cristo: 21:50. Captain America: Civil War: 53:20 You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord (the real Good Place): just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .2021-01-151h 24

The Museum Files PodcastEpisode 7 - Casey Seger (Great Plains Art Museum)Happy New Year!We're kicking off 2021 with a new episode of "The M Files." Listen in as John, Patti, Val pull another topic out of the magic hat for the "Museum Wire." Later in the program we interview our friend Casey Seger. Casey is the museum registrar at the Great Plains Art Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. Besides sharing his insights on the museum world, Casey discusses the role of Center of Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and his role in working with emerging museum professionals.For more information about the M...2021-01-0137 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureWould You Rather?: Pop Culture EditionIn this episode, we ask a plethora of "Would You Rather?" questions, all with a pop culture twist. List of questions: https://www.patreon.com/posts/45646098 You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord (the real Good Place): just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2021-01-0159 min

Replace Your Income with OptionsHow Valerie Fox Makes Consistent FX Profits, Ep #40Send us a textSubscribe to How To Trade ItValerie Fox graduated from college and started climbing the corporate ladder. She was thriving, being promoted, and getting raises. She was doing well, but she hit a point where she didn’t feel fulfilled. As she looked to the future, she realized she didn’t want 50–60 hour weeks. She wanted more time freedom. So she explored different ways to make money. Valerie had always been intrigued by investing and decided it was the perfect time to forge ahead...2020-12-2430 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Good Place and Goodbyes: None of This is BadSPOILERS for the Good Place finale ahead! This episode comes to you straight from The Good Place. We discuss the farewell episodes of television masterpiece The Good Place and why endings are important, valuable, necessary, and good. "Picture a wave . . ." You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord (the real Good Place): just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-12-181h 04

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureMythical CreaturesThis episode comes to you straight from a mythical menagerie! We bring you all the best history from our favorite mythological creatures: mermaids, dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns! You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-12-041h 21

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureCelebrating 2 Years of Hello from Elsewhere: Listener Q&AHello from Elsewhere is 2 years old this month! To celebrate, we answer a flood of listener questions, like what inspired the podcast, what our favorite episodes are, and whether a straw has one hole or two. Discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: just visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-11-2051 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureCreative Friendships and the Dares that Shaped Pop CultureThis episode comes to you straight from Lake Geneva, Switzerland, in the middle of a rainstorm! We bring you all the best trivia from the lives of pop culture's most valuable friendships: Mary Shelley and friends, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Plus, we discuss what creative people we'd invite over for dinner, and we end the episode with a BIG PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT! You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of...2020-11-061h 10

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureFrankenstein Stories: Jurassic Park, The Prestige, and Avengers: Age of UltronThis episode comes to you straight from a mad scientist's laboratory, where Valerie and Casey explore the themes of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein in three modern films: Jurassic Park (1993), The Prestige (2006), and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) all include obsessive characters who take their scientific creations too far. Plus, Valerie claims the Iron Man suit is a monster, and Casey accepts his death at the (small) hands of a T-rex. You can discuss this episode with us in our amazing Discord: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere to join! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more g...2020-10-231h 19

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureBonus: Our Nerdiest StoriesEnjoy this bonus episode, originally exclusive to Swashbucklers of Elsewhere! In this episode, we tell all of our nerdiest stories from childhood to adulthood. To hear more bonus episodes like this one, become a Swashbuckler at patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . 2020-10-091h 01

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Taylor Balliet Loves Kinky BootsIn this episode, Valerie interviews Robot Overlord of Elsewhere Taylor Balliet! What piece of fiction does Taylor love above all others? The Broadway musical Kinky Boots! Taylor dives into what makes Kinky Boots such an uplifting piece of fiction, plus she talks about Tangled, hot chocolate, and the Book of Mormon musical. You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-10-0924 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureActors Playing Actors But Nobody Knows They're ActorsThis episode comes to you from on board the NSEA Protector! In this episode, we explore a sub-subgenre of comedy films: actors playing actors but nobody knows they're actors. Specifically, we compare and contrast Three Amigos! (1986), A Bug's Life (1998), and Galaxy Quest (1999). Plus, Valerie pitches an autobiographical film with Mandy Moore singing in the New Mexican wilderness. You can join our Discord by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-09-251h 16

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Themes of John WilliamsThis episode comes to you straight from Anvil Studios in March 1977, where the London Symphony Orchestra is about to record the score for Star Wars. In this episode, we explore the emotional resonance of the music of John Williams, from Jaws to Star Wars to Harry Potter! Plus, we debate whether John Williams wears tuxedo pajamas. You can join our Discord by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Our John Williams playlist: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41404907 2020-09-111h 14

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureJane Austen AdaptationsBroadcasting from the Pemberley garden, we discuss the many film adaptations of Jane Austen's novels, from Sense & Sensibility (1995) to Pride & Prejudice (2005) to Emma (2020). Plus, we talk Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, Clueless, and the Lizzie Bennet Diaries. You can join our Discord by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere ! Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Article mentioned in this episode: www.theringer.com/movies/2020/7/17/21327905/clueless-jane-austen-adaptations 2020-08-281h 12

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureValerie's Birthday Episode: Our Favorite Movies EVERY YEAR Since 1990Broadcasting from the McCallister family home in the suburbs of Chicago, we celebrate Valerie turning 30! To commemorate, we discuss our favorite movie EVERY YEAR since 1990: from romantic comedies to animated films to science fiction epics, we cover it all! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-08-1455 min

Home Care Marketing & Sales Mastery by Approved Senior Network®EP 36: Senior Care Industry Netcast: AvaLynda Casey, Avonlea Cottage of DixonSend us a textThis is Valerie VanBooven with the Senior Care Industry Podcast where leaders with 3 or more years in the Senior Care Industry share their advice. It is 6 questions in 9 minutes.Senior Care Industry Netcast: AvaLynda Casey, Avonlea Cottage of Dixon- Assisted Living/Memory care🌟 Exciting Netcast News 🌟Episode 36 of the Senior Care Industry Netcast is live!We were fortunate enough to have AvaLynda Casey, https://www.avonleacottageofdixon.com/ on our show and she offered some great insight and #advice for other #seniorcare and #healthcare providers.Visit...2020-08-1112 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop Culture500 Days of Summer: Defying the Manic Pixie Dream GirlBroadcasting from a greeting card company in Los Angeles, we analyze the manic pixie dream girl trope in 500 Days of Summer. Plus, we explore Elizabethtown, Casey dreams of riding Appa over Middle-Earth, and Valerie wants to go on a knitting spree with Molly Weasley! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-07-311h 03

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Ryan Winters Loves Mass EffectIn this episode, Casey interviews Ryan, a visual artist and co-host of Pushing 40 Bit on YouTube--Ryan also happens to be Casey's older brother! What piece of fiction does Ryan love above all others? The video game Mass Effect! Ryan dives into what makes Mass Effect such a spectacular piece of fiction in gaming, plus he talks about Ethan Hunt, alien abductions, and The Witches. Follow Ryan on Twitter @afrostywinter and find Pushing 40 Bit on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! Check out Ryan's visual art at www.society6.com/ryanwinters . You can become an official Human of Elsewhere b...2020-07-2429 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureMasks and Identity: The Rise of Skywalker and the MandalorianBroadcasting from a wretched hive of scum and villainy--in a galaxy far, far away--we explore the symbolism of masks in both The Mandalorian and The Rise of Skywalker. Plus, we discuss why Ben Solo's skin is so luminous, we wonder whether General Hux is jealous of Kylo Ren's mask, and Valerie acts like the Mouth of Sauron again! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-07-171h 02

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureBeach Party Movies . . . and JawsBroadcasting from the biggest wave off the coast of California, we dive into the fascinating history of the (somewhat) forgotten genre of beach party movies--from Gidget to Teen Beach Movie, and every music-filled, surf-crazed film in between. Plus, we discuss Spielberg's Jaws, we dream of shopping for sweaters with Rian Johnson, and we create our own beach movie mad libs! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-07-031h 19

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Krista Olsen Loves The Way of Kings by Brandon SandersonIn this episode, Valerie interviews Krista Olsen, bookstagrammer @beamingbookworm! What piece of fiction does Krista love above all others? The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson! Plus, she gushes about all Brandon Sanderson books, the TV series Avatar the Last Airbender, and Anne of Green Gables! Mental Illness in Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive: https://www.tor.com/2018/06/05/ideal-heroes-mental-illness-in-brandon-sandersons-stormlight-archive/ . Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-06-2641 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureRepresentation in Pop Culture: Why Does It Matter?Broadcasting from Hollywood in a not-too-distant future, we discuss the value of diverse representation in movies and books. Plus, listen to the voices of listeners and friends as they share why representation matters to them--special thanks to Emilee, Luke, Shira, Erica, Taylor, Sarah, Laina, Sophia Ridder of the Watchable Media podcast (@watchablemedia), Bethy Hernandez of the Watchable Media podcast (@watchablemedia), Kat of the Rogue Fangirls Podcast (@theroguefangirls), and author Beth Reekles (authorbethreekles.com) for lending their perspectives to this episode! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a...2020-06-191h 40

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Power of Kindness: Paddington Bear and Knives OutBroadcasting from darkest Peru--but also from an elderly author's creaky mansion--we dive into the concept of kindness in Paddington (1 and 2) and Knives Out (a strange pair, we know). Plus, we discuss what story would change completely with an added dose of kindness, and we gush about Captain America in a sweater. You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-06-1256 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureBlack Voices to SupportIn light of recent events and the long history of racism against Black people worldwide, we have decided to postpone the episode we had planned for today. To our White listeners, we encourage you to spend time seeking out and listening to Black voices in this resistance, especially after the news cycle moves on to something new. Follow this link for some anti-racist resources if you need a place to start: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PvBqd1TaPnwtwtG16L26zIAC4055b7T9xv7v25_MgnY/edit?usp=sharing 2020-06-0505 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Pix Loves Kingdom HeartsIn this episode, Casey interviews Pix, co-host of I'm Telling Dad: a podcast about siblings! What piece of fiction does Pix love above all others? The video game Kingdom Hearts! Pix retells playing through this epic Square Enix and Disney crossover game for the first time with her dad. Plus, she gushes about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Captain Hook, and Gandalf. You can find Pix's amazing podcast, I'm Telling Dad, wherever you listen to podcasts, and on Instagram and Twitter @imtellingdadpod. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our...2020-05-2916 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureWomen in Star WarsPlease take our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HZW6S9T . Broadcasting from Coruscant, The Ghost, Mandalore, and broken down AT-AT Walkers, Valerie is joined by Becca and Iny from Sincerely Us to discuss the strong women in the Star Wars universe! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-05-221h 25

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureComedians in Serious Movie RolesPlease take our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HZW6S9T . Broadcasting from Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland, Valerie and Casey discuss comedians in serious--or semi-serious--movie roles, particularly Steve Carell in Dan in Real Life, Ben Stiller in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and Will Ferrell in Stranger Than Fiction. Plus, Casey and Valerie's house is still haunted. You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org...2020-05-0852 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureWhich Characters Would Be the Best and Worst Roommates During Quarantine?Broadcasting from a normal house in the middle of a postapocalyptic wasteland, Casey and Valerie discuss which fictional characters would be the best--and worst--roommates during a pandemic. Would Sid from Toy Story make a good friend in quarantine? What about Jean Ralphio from Parks & Rec? How about Spock, Chewbacca, or Molly Weasley? Casey and Valerie cover these and many, many more! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .2020-04-2448 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Our Kids Love Frozen 2 and Star Wars RebelsIn this episode, Casey interviews his and Valerie's two oldest kids. What pieces of fiction do they love above all others? Frozen 2 and Star Wars Rebels! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . 2020-04-1725 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureEmotional StoriesBroadcasting from . . . our hearts? In this episode, Casey and Valerie match stories with their emotions, from fear to hygge to euphoria, from The Dark Knight to The Princess Bride. Play along as you listen! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .2020-04-1056 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureElsewhere Movie Club: The Princess Diaries CommentaryIt's another movie commentary for your quarantine! Broadcasting from Genovia, Valerie and Casey watch 2001's The Princess Diaries in real-time! So sit down, load up your Disney+, and watch along! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .2020-03-281h 58

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureJulie Andrews: The Hollywood YearsBroadcasting from 17 Cherry Tree Lane, Valerie and Casey present all the Julie Andrews trivia you could possibly imagine, from flying as Mary Poppins to being blown over by a helicopter while filming the Sound of Music! To listen to a discussion on Julie Andrews's years on Broadway, listen to Valerie's guest appearance on Sincerely, Us: A Podcast for the Casual Musical Theatre Fan (3/25/2020)! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne...2020-03-2756 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Mary Clay Watt Loves Parks and RecIn this episode, Valerie interviews Mary Clay Watt, host of That's What I'm Tolkien About! What piece of fiction does Mary Clay love above all others? Parks and Recreation! Which Mary Clay describes as a warm hug of a show and a favorite of hers since college. Mary Clay and Valerie also gush about their mutual love of Princess Diaries and Julie Andrews. Find MC on Instagram and Twitter @mcturndownforwatt, and That's What I'm Tolkien About @tolkienaboutpod. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from...2020-03-2051 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureElsewhere Movie Club: Willow CommentaryBonus episode: it's a movie commentary for your quarantine! Broadcasting from Nelwyn country, welcome to our very first Elsewhere Movie Club, where Valerie and Casey watch in real-time the fantasy masterpiece (?) Willow from 1988. So sit down, load up your Disney+, and watch along! You can become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .2020-03-192h 09

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureMagical Portals and GatewaysBroadcasting from Spare Oom in the city of War Drobe, Valerie and Casey discuss portal fantasies, from The Chronicles of Narnia to Stranger Things. Plus, the tales of their mildly haunted house continue, and they decide who is a hotter James McAvoy character: a bald Professor X or a shirtless Mr. Tumnus! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .2020-03-1355 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Power of StoryIn this episode Valerie and Casey explore what makes stories so powerful, from the way storytelling defines us as humans, to the value of representation in fiction, to the science of how stories affect our brains. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Episode references: https://www.patreon.com/posts/references-power-34433847 2020-02-2847 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Ryan Lehman Loves Red RisingIn this episode, Valerie interviews Ryan Lehman, host of A Sorta Star Wars Podcast! What piece of fiction does Ryan love above all others? Red Rising by Pierce Brown! They also discuss 3 Ninjas, dystopian novels, and parenting. Find Ryan on Instagram and Twitter @sortastarwars. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org .2020-02-2138 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureFictional Character DatesBroadcasting from Madame Pudifoot's Tea Shop, Valerie and Casey match fictional characters and send them on dates, just in time for Valentine's Day: from Rey and Aragorn, to Lightning McQueen and Mr. Incredible, to Princess Anna and Kermit the Frog, plus many, MANY more! Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org 2020-02-1444 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureMusical Moments in Star Wars and Harry PotterIn this episode, Valerie and Casey discuss their favorite musical moments in the Harry Potter films and in Star Wars. Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org 2020-01-3146 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Iny Fuenmayor Loves In the HeightsIn this episode, Casey interviews Iny Fuenmayor, co-host of Sincerely, Us: A Podcast for the Casual Musical Theatre Fan! What piece of fiction does Iny love above all others? Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights! As a musical theater fan and an American woman of Cuban and Colombian heritage, Iny shares the powerful cultural and personal resonance of this Broadway sensation about found family in a Latin-American neighborhood. Plus, Iny and Casey share their adoration for Tom Cruise movies, Pixar's Wall-E, and (of course) Rey and Ben Solo. Find Iny on Instagram and Twitter @_inymeeny, and Sincerely, Us @sincerelyuspod. Become an...2020-01-2423 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Significance of Names in Harry Potter and The Lord of the RingsBroadcasting from Tom Riddle's diary, Valerie and Casey explore the symbolism and meaning of names in both the Harry Potter series and The Lord of the Rings, from the alliterative founders of Hogwarts to the dozens of names for Gandalf. Plus, we discuss Sauron's connection to The Music Man and Dumbledore's existence in Middle-earth (really!). Become an official Human of Elsewhere by visiting www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Visit our store at www.teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...2020-01-171h 02

a Sorta Star Wars podcast065 - Parenting Padawans - featuring Valerie and Casey Winters from Hello From ElsewhereHello From Elsewhere and welcome to a Sorta Star Wars podcast! This week we are beyond excited to welcome Valerie and Casey Winters from Hello From Elsewhere, a podcast that explores the themes of your favorite movies and books with depth, positivity, and infectious enthusiasm! You might just say its the best collaboration since peanut butter and chocolate! Valerie and Casey are Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, LEGO, Willow, and Pride and Prejudice fans... and so are we! But how did we become involved in these fandoms? And how do we pass...2020-01-171h 11

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Significance of Names in Star WarsSPOILERS AHEAD for The Rise of Skywalker! Star Wars contains myriad names, and in this episode, Valerie and Casey discuss names and their symbolism in the galaxy far, far away, from Palpatine to Solo to Skywalker (not to mention Therm Scissorpunch). Plus, Valerie shares how many real-world babies are named "Leia" and "Darth" each year, and Casey starts a petition to get Steve Zahn to play an adult baby Yoda. Also, our Patreon page is now live: visit www.patreon.com/hellofromelsewhere . Hello from Elsewhere is a proud member of WBNE. For more great podcasts, visit www.wbne.org . Store...2020-01-031h 04

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureA GIGANTIC Announcement!Valerie and Casey share the biggest news of all the news!2019-12-2506 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureIs Santa Claus a Wizard or a Jedi?Broadcasting from an old chimney, Valerie and Casey debate whether Santa Claus is a Wizard or a Jedi. Is the North Pole on another planet? Does Santa's bag have an undetectable extension charm? We discuss these questions (and more) from the perspective of both Star Wars and Harry Potter. Plus, the hosts share their 3 favorite movies of the 2010s! Engage with Hello from Elsewhere on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.2019-12-2047 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Tyler Carlin Loves Ready Player OneBroadcasting from The Oasis, Casey interviews Tyler Carlin, co-host of Bacon and Eggs: A Movie Lover's Podcast! What piece of fiction does Tyler love above all others? Ready Player One by Ernest Cline! In true Hello from Elsewhere fashion, Tyler dives deep into the themes and philosophy of the novel. Also, Star Wars is ubiquitous, Spider-man is beloved, and Tyler might be more handsome than Ansel Elgort. Find Tyler Carlin on Twitter and Instagram @americarlin, and listen to Bacon and Eggs wherever you find your podcasts. Find Casey on Twitter and Instagram @icecreammanatee, and engage with Hello from Elsewhere on...2019-12-1338 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Children Who Shaped FantasyListen to the end to find out how to enter our GIVEAWAY! Fantasy is a popular genre among children, so it's no surprise that the most influential fantasy stories were also shaped by children. In this episode, Valerie and Casey draw parallels between Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, particularly the importance of publishers' children and the relatives of vital actors Richard Harris (Dumbledore) and Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn). Plus, Valerie gushes about Captain Planet and Casey about Ninja Turtles and sweater combs. Find Hello from Elsewhere and Happy Beeps merchandise at our brand-new store: teespring.com/stores/hello-from-elsewhere . Engage...2019-12-0642 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Madison Bailey Loves Pride & PrejudiceBroadcasting from Pemberley, Valerie interviews Madison Bailey, author of the brand-new novel Hemiola! What piece of fiction does Madison love above all others? Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen! In this episode, Madison gushes about swoon-worthy romance, Mr. Darcy, and the cinematography of Pride & Prejudice on film. Plus, Harry Potter and Darth Vader come up (naturally), as do chocolate chip cookies and the real-life science of first impressions. Find Madison on Instagram @authormadisonbailey, and visit her website www.authormadisonbailey.com. Madison's debut novel Hemiola is available on Amazon! Find Valerie on Instagram @wildfirekisses, and engage with Hello from Elsewhere on social...2019-11-2926 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureFound Family in Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and MarvelFound family is a common theme in fiction, especially in "the Big 4": Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, Valerie and Casey dive into family-like friendships in these epic sagas, plus Casey sings like Cher and Valerie dreams of vacuuming in pearls. Engage with Hello from Elsewhere on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.2019-11-2249 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Becca Eddows Loves Percy JacksonBroadcasting from Camp Half-Blood, Casey interviews Becca Eddows, the self-proclaimed "louder and more dramatic" co-host of Sincerely, Us: A Podcast for the Casual Musical Theater Fan! What piece of fiction does Becca love above all others? Percy Jackson! In this episode, Becca gushes about iconic character Annabeth Chase, plus she re-tells her earliest musical theater memory and draws a strange connection between Thanos and Phil Collins. Find Becca on social media @beccaeddows, and Sincerely, Us on social media @sincerelyuspod. You can find Casey on Instagram and Twitter @icecreammanatee, and engage with Hello from Elsewhere on social media @elsewhere_pod.2019-11-1524 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Beauty of Failure - Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: EndgameBroadcasting from the neutron star Nidavellir, Valerie and Casey discuss the beauty of failure--again! This time, the focus is on Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019), with your hosts analyzing everything from Doctor Strange's wizardly foresight to guilt-ridden, rock-bottom-dwelling Thor. Plus, they discuss the hair-related failures of beardless Captain America and Black Widow's bad ombre. Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.2019-11-081h 00

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureInterview: Ethan Edghill Loves American GodsIn this episode, Casey interviews Ethan Edghill--a photographer, a musician, and the co-host of Bacon and Eggs: A Movie Lover's Podcast! What piece of fiction does Ethan love above all others? American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Ethan also gushes about John Williams's soundtrack for Jurassic Park, the band Bleachers, and Kevin Costner baseball movies. You can find Ethan on Instagram @edghillphotos and Twitter @w0n0w. Listen to Bacon and Eggs wherever you find your podcasts, and find them on social media @baconandeggspod. And engage with Hello from Elsewhere on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.2019-11-0126 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureCreepy Children's StoriesBroadcasting from the Juicing Room, Valerie and Casey discuss creepy children's books and movies, from the Brothers Grimm to Roald Dahl's The Witches to Alice in Wonderland. Plus, the episode ends with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Engage with us on Instagram and Twitter @elsewhere_pod.2019-10-251h 03

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Magic of Memory: Coco and KuboBroadcasting from inside a frozen whale carcass, Valerie and Casey compare and contrast Pixar's tear-jerker Coco (2017) with stop-motion masterpiece Kubo & the Two Strings (2016), particularly the theme of "memory as magic." Plus, Valerie waxes poetic about proper handwritten outlines, and Casey spirals through an existential crisis or two. Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.2019-10-1149 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureVillainsIn this episode, Valerie and Casey explore the difference between pure evil villains and those who are humanized, covering antagonists from every type of story imaginable: Emperor Palpatine, Sauron, Voldemort, Thanos, the Joker, Lady Catherine in Pride & Prejudice, and Dunkleman in Netflix's Tall Girl (?). Plus, Valerie suggests "Sheev" as a baby middle name, and Casey reveals how the Mouth of Sauron convinced him to marry Valerie. Find us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.2019-09-2749 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureSeasonsIn this episode, Valerie and Casey discuss the best books and movies for each season, while also presenting the themes of seasonal stories: spring and rebirth, summer and travel, fall and coziness, and winter and dystopia. Plus, they tell the famed "bucket of tortoises" story, Casey argues why The Dark Knight Rises is a spring film, and Valerie connects every story to R.V. with Robin Williams. Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod. Happy beeps!2019-09-1348 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Other Lives of Hollywood StarsActors act--but sometimes, they don't act. In this episode, Valerie and Casey bring you oodles of trivia about the alternate lives of film and TV stars, from Harrison Ford's and Nick Offerman's propensity for carpentry to the fascinating and underappreciated talents of Hedy Lamarr and Esther Williams. Plus, Steve Zahn is ubiquitous and Valerie reveals why she is basically Aragorn. Discuss this topic with us on Instagram and Twitter @elsewhere_pod.2019-08-3053 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureChristopher Nolan and TimeThe themes of Christopher Nolan often resonate across multiple films. In this episode, Valerie and Casey explore the theme of time in 3 Nolan movies: Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk. Plus, Casey argues that Coca-Cola is the 4th dimension and Valerie retells a dream about cruise-ship Chris Pratt. Engage with us on Twitter and Instagram @elsewhere_pod.2019-08-161h 11

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureNostalgia in Pop CultureThe current state of Hollywood is on everyone's mind, but is the constant slew of remakes, reboots, and sequels all bad? Or is there good to be found amid pop cultural nostalgia (e.g. Stranger Things)? In this episode, Casey and Valerie explore how Hollywood has always been pining for its own past. Plus, they reminisce about Lizzie McGuire, movies on VHS, and hot animated foxes. Twitter and Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-08-0252 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureWhat's the Best Order to Watch Star Wars?What's the best order to watch Star Wars: is it chronological order, release order, or the famed "machete" order? And does the answer change if someone has never seen a Star War? In this episode, Valerie and Casey give their personal answers to these questions, plus they discuss the greatest droids in the galaxy and rant about fandom gatekeeping. Warning: SPOILERS about the 2 big twists in Star Wars (i.e. avoid this episode if you don't know that ______ is ______'s father or that ______ and ______ are twins). Engage with us on Instagram and Twitter @elsewhere_pod, or head to...2019-07-1940 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureFull Power Mode: Captain Marvel, Miles Morales, and MoreSuper-powered protagonists often reach a point in the story where they shed their self doubt and achieve their full potential. In this episode, Casey and Valerie discuss 4 such cases of "full power mode": Captain Marvel, Miles Morales, Thor, and Luke Skywalker. Plus, we discuss what weird or ridiculous superpowers our listeners wish they had. Twitter and Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-07-0543 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureHarry Potter: Ring TheoryWe searched our archives to bring you audio from Docking Bay 9¾, our first podcast! In this episode, Casey and Valerie dive headfirst into ring structure in Harry Potter, a literary theory positing that Rowling's novels mirror one another on opposite ends--Books 1 and 7, 2 and 6, and 3 and 5, with book 4 acting as the all-important center point. (This episode was recorded on 9/14/18.)2019-06-2143 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Fathers of Steven SpielbergMoviegoers have often said the films of Steven Spielberg symbolize the director's "daddy issues," a phrase which may call to mind only the worst of fatherhood. However, in this episode Valerie and Casey discuss 5 Spielberg films--one from every decade--which include a wide range of fathers and father figures, from good to bad to everything in between. Plus, Valerie invents a jingle for Chief Brody and Casey confuses Thunderbirds with Gremlins. Instagram and Twitter: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-06-0752 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureMovie Theater ExperiencesA movie theater experience can influence how you feel about that particular movie. In this episode, Valerie and Casey share their most memorable theater experiences, from Valerie's hot-Cheetos-and-gummy-bears fiasco to that time Casey sprinted out of the theater before a Star Wars film. Plus, Valerie rudely besmirches the name of Willow. Twitter and Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-05-2442 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureMother FiguresIn pop culture discourse, we often discuss "father figures." However, mother figures can also have a major impact on our favorite fictional characters. Valerie and Casey discuss the influence of many mother figures, from Professor McGonagall to Mary Poppins, and more! Also, Valerie argues for Mother's Day cards written by apes, and Casey sings the Genovian National Anthem. Twitter and Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-05-1039 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Beauty of Failure: The Last Jedi and Unicorn StoreAs humans, we have a tendency to avoid failure, but failure is the greatest teacher. The beauty of failure is a major focus of Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Unicorn Store (2017), two important films that are seemingly at odds but may be thematically connected. In addition to discussing failure as theme and metaphor in both of these stories, Casey and Valerie also argue about Chewbacca's diet and wax poetic about Virgil. P. S. If you're avoiding Episode IX speculation, skip to the 7:20 mark. Twitter & Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-04-2656 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureFictional MapsLiterary maps have a long and storied history: before Tolkien created fantasy's most recognizable map, Robert Louis Stevenson drew Treasure Island and the pirate iconography we know today, and both were preceded by an artistic survey of Dante's infernal Hell. Valerie and Casey detail this fascinating history and dive deep into the maps of their favorite fictional worlds. Twitter and Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-04-1245 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureThe Mirror of Erised ExtravaganzaThe Mirror of Erised reflects a character's greatest desire, but why let Harry Potter have all the fun? In this episode, Valerie and Casey discuss 15 fictional characters from movies, books, and TV and consider what they would see in the mirror--from Frankenstein's monster to Ron Swanson to Mary Poppins. Twitter and Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-03-2940 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureRebirthIn this episode, Valerie and Casey analyze character rebirth, from literal resurrections in fantasy books (Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings) to symbolic/visual rebirth in science fiction films (10 Cloverfield Lane, Gravity). Plus, Valerie dreams of interstellar beasts and Casey sneaks General Antoc Merrick into the conversation (again). Twitter and Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-03-1559 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureMasks and IdentityCasey and Valerie discuss masks in the Dark Knight trilogy, Star Wars, and more; characters like Bruce Wayne and Ben Solo don masks to hide their identity, yet these masks become their identity in the process. Also in this episode, Valerie mentions Friends again and Casey shares the greatest Lord of the Rings trivia of all time. Instagram and Twitter: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-03-0145 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureVillaintine's DayCelebrate a unique take on Valentine's Day: Villaintine's Day! In this episode, Casey and Valerie discuss what gifts the greatest fictional villains would get for each other on February 14th. Does Gollum need a hairless cat? Who would most appreciate a live dinosaur from Dennis Nedry? And is General Hux a re-gifter? Instagram and Twitter: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-02-1523 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureArrival and Communication | with Linguist Beth JacksonLinguist Beth Jackson joins us to discuss language and communication within the sci-fi mindbender Arrival (2016). How does language shape the way we think? Why do humans communicate so poorly? And has Beth ever been approached by a government agency to translate an alien language? Twitter and Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-02-0151 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureHappy Beeps: A 2018-2019 SpecialHello from Elsewhere: a real podcast about fiction! In this episode, we discuss our favorite fiction from 2018 and look forward to all the exciting movies coming in 2019. Also, Valerie retells her Star Wars dream, and Casey shares what happened to Captain America's beard. Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Twitter: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-01-1849 min

Hello from Elsewhere: Exploring Pop CultureCharacter HomesHello from Elsewhere: a real podcast about fiction! In this episode, we discuss the volatile relationship between fictional characters and their places of origin. Perhaps their homes are destroyed (Luke and Leia), perhaps their homes are transformed (Bilbo Baggins), or perhaps their homes are refused altogether (Harry Potter). Also, Casey and Valerie recount the return of the haunted balloon, and the wonderful Kylo Ren comes up in conversation. Again. Instagram: @elsewhere_pod Twitter: @elsewhere_pod Website: www.hellofromelsewhere.media 2019-01-0440 min