Our heroes are stuck in a hallway, and their only means of defense are arson and ice rinks with a dash of desperation. Candlekeep - The Price of Beauty, Part 6 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show and other sho…

When Marcel Floruss started his blog in 2013, it was because he had a passion for men’s apparel and fashion. Over the following years, he has built a massive audience on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube- with over 1 million subscribers on YouTube alone. He and host Dave Yovanno discuss Marcel’s journey as a creator, his connection with his audience an…

The party reunites, beats up some statues, and encounters language barriers in their quest to save a scared Dwarf from a questionable wellness clinic. Candlekeep - The Price of Beauty, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries…

Time may change me, but I can’t trace time! We ping-pong through the personal history of the USS Discovery as Michael tries to teach herself how far she’s come, Rayner learns to let the Burn go and live a little, and Stamets gets to construct a box to crush a Time Bug. Also, a Short Trek is surprisingly relevant! We break it all down. Scott McNulty…

David J Loehr, writer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8). Topics include the lack of Neelix, Odo’s tortured soul, and the creepy uncanny vibe that allows for effective, and cheap, Star Trek episodes. Next on Random Trek: “Genesis” (TNG S7E19) with James Thomson. Scott McNulty with David J. Loehr Show Notes & Links Watch …

This week Burnham and Book take another hike to find a clue; Tilly explains to Rayner that he’s not on his old “Star Trek” show anymore; Saru tumbles into a Ni’Varian episode of “Veep”; and Gray and Adira go their separate ways, worlds apart. It’s all about connections, you see. And this episode connects Scott and Jason to each other, and both of t…

Jasper meets a kobold, Lonewalker befriends a gorgon, and they may unlock the secret of the spa…but at what cost? Candlekeep - The Price of Beauty, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show and other shows li…

Welcome back to the Partnership Economy podcast! We‘re starting Season 5 off strong, welcoming Kerry Curran, the former Chief Growth Officer at Gen3 Marketing, the oldest and largest affiliate specialty agency in the world. Kerry is a veteran of the marketing and partnerships space with over 17 years of experience and insights that she brings to th…

Live Star Trek is back in season! “Star Trek Discovery” has returned with a two-episode premiere, and we’re here to break it down. Once again, we profess our love for Jerks Who Are Right. We discover what form a Vulcan Proposal takes. Our new villains look like they’re space Bonnie and Clyde, but maybe they’re just misunderstood. And we enter Consp…

Relaxation turns into suspicion as the party learns more about a spa whose main product is secrecy. Candlekeep - The Price of Beauty, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show and other shows like it on The I…

Season 5 of The Partnership Economy is here! We’re diving right back into interviews with leaders from all sides of the ever-evolving partnerships industry and answering the question on every marketer’s mind - how do I reach the modern consumer? Join your hosts, Todd and Dave, on April 9th for Season 5! This podcast episode was produced by Quill.…

John Siracusa, developer, writer, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Daedalus” (ENT S4E10). Topics include being a professional podcaster, the emotions of Vulcans, and Captain Archer’s judgment (or lack thereof). Next on Random Trek: “Things Past” (DS9 S5E8) with David J Loehr. Scott McNulty with John Siracusa Show Notes & Links Watch Daedalus …

Our heroes have a spa day, but behind the incense and wind chimes lies danger. Candlekeep - The Price of Beauty, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network b…

A group of misfit adventurers climb through a book-shaped portal and into a suspiciously lovely spa on a quest to find a Dwarven librarian. Candlekeep - The Price of Beauty, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, James Thomson, Mikah Sargent and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries Support th…

Grant Jun Otsuki, a cultural anthropologist, joins Scott to discuss "The Siege of AR-558" (DS9 S7E8). We attempt to have a lighthearted conversation about a very heavy episode of Deep Space Nine. Topics include which Captain you'd want to work for, how great Avery Brooks' performance is in this episode, and why the heck was Quark allowed to hang ar…

The Stygian Gambit comes to a thrilling conclusion, but not before Revelle instigates even more lion chaos! Keys from the Golden Vault - The Stygian Gambit, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden Vault Support this show and other shows li…

Plan B - the B is for best. Or is it for bump? Baboon? Keys from the Golden Vault - The Stygian Gambit, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden Vault Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a membe…

Some rat shenanigans, a soak in the spa, and … Oh God! It’s a LION! Keys from the Golden Vault - The Stygian Gambit, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden Vault Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by bec…

Come for the duelling intimidation checks, stay for the downtime portion of the heist. Keys from the Golden Vault - The Stygian Gambit, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. Keys from the Golden Vault Support this show and other shows like it on The Incompar…

TPK returns to the greater Varkenbluff area with another heisty challenge, in which Jaee, Levithia, Revelle, and K’ronng learn it’s better to rule in Hell than serve drinks at a casino. Keys from the Golden Vault - The Stygian Gambit, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Annette Wierstra, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell and Monty Ashley Show Notes & Links Edited by…

Our heroes reconvene, and the smackdown begins with spikes and teleporting and murderously rough terrain! Oh my! Candlekeep - A Deep and Creeping Darkness, Part 6 Tony Sindelar with Dan Moren, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell, Mikah Sargent and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show and other shows l…

The spelunking continues as our party confronts both menacing meenlocks and muddy morasses of morality. Candlekeep - A Deep and Creeping Darkness, Part 5 Tony Sindelar with Dan Moren, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell, Mikah Sargent and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show and other shows like it on…

From empty(?) town to damp caves, our exhausted adventurers just can’t catch a break as they delve deep into the meenlock mystery. Candlekeep - A Deep and Creeping Darkness, Part 4 Tony Sindelar with Dan Moren, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell, Mikah Sargent and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show…

After witnessing the digital transformation in the early 2010s through her work in retail, Tara McNulty made a career pivot to focus on the e-commerce and affiliate space. Today, she manages strategic partnerships at YouTube Shopping- a new program from the video giant. Commerce existed on YouTube long before partnerships were standard, with creato…

Our (mostly) exhausted heroes explore the easily mispronounced town of Vermeillon to untangle the mystery of an abandoned domicile and the strange creatures within. Candlekeep - A Deep and Creeping Darkness, Part 3 Tony Sindelar with Dan Moren, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell, Mikah Sargent and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Cand…

Can our heroes resist an onslaught of disco centipedes in an otherwise drab town? Can they keep stay-stay-staying alive? Candlekeep - A Deep and Creeping Darkness, Part 2 Tony Sindelar with Dan Moren, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell, Mikah Sargent and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. Candlekeep Mysteries Support this show and other…

In this new Candlekeep Mysteries adventure, A Deep and Creeping Darkness, a band of mismatched adventurers visit the realm’s largest library. Literary snobbery ensues. Candlekeep - A Deep and Creeping Darkness, Part 1 Tony Sindelar with Dan Moren, Jason Snell, Kathy Campbell, Mikah Sargent and Tiff Arment Show Notes & Links Edited by Warren Frey. C…

Settle in (to a bath?), light a fire (on yourself?), cuddle up (with a dragon?), and enjoy this extra-long holiday special, in which four epic-level adventurers try to save the Mirthmas gifts and maybe make some friends along the way. How the Lich Stole Mirthmas - Part 3 Mikah Sargent with Amanda Silberling, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign and Tony Sindela…

Our heroes continue their trek to the tower to save all the Mirthmas gifts. But can they get past the spicy magic? And who’s in the bathroom? How the Lich Stole Mirthmas - Part 2 Mikah Sargent with Amanda Silberling, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign and Tony Sindelar Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika Ensign. How the Lich Stole Christmas Support this show a…

Happy Mirthmas, everyone! For your holiday cheer, we bring you an epic-level adventure, How the Lich Stole Mirthmas, in which four experienced adventurers go on a quest to achieve an improved vibe. How the Lich Stole Mirthmas - Part 1 Mikah Sargent with Amanda Silberling, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign and Tony Sindelar Show Notes & Links Edited by Erika …

Jonathan Claydon is an affiliate and partnerships expert, having worked in the industry for years in a variety of niches. Today he is the Chief Development Officer at Acceleration Partners - the world's largest partner marketing agency. According to Jonathan, there is a shift happening in the industry. Brands are increasingly looking to measure the…

The party is so busy judging a book by its cover they forgot all about the bloody child. Shemshime’s Bedtime Rhyme concludes, and there’s even a bit of falling action!By The Incomparable

The earworm-based curse continues to sow discord among the adventurers. They’re sorry for all of this.By The Incomparable

Erin Dwyer is the CMO of Matter of Fact, a skincare brand started by former K-Pop star Paul Baek, and a former professional dancer herself. Erin draws on her experience as VP of Digital at Drunk Elephant and OUAI, to build a brand in today’s competitive, noisy landscape. She tells Dave that being consistent with your messaging, no matter where a co…

The party has gotten themselves into a classic cursed-book situation. But can they get out?By The Incomparable

After four minutes of tag, Paulie is ready to use magic on children - all in the name of finding a solution to the curse of course…By The Incomparable

Growth HQ is an affiliate and partnerships agency that works with a diverse range of clients, from DTC to fintech. The co-founder and CEO, Inez Miedema, thinks a lot of marketers have preconceived notions about affiliate programs and therefore don’t include them as a top channel. Miedema is pushing back against these notions and wants marketers to …

A new Candlekeep adventure begins! Five familiar adventurers are stuck in the overflow rooms and concerned with toast.By The Incomparable

Jason Snell, Random Trek’s most frequent guest, joins Scott to discuss “Day of the Dove” (TOS S3E11). Topics include our favorite Klingons, whatever the deal is with these energy aliens, and the “hidden” message of this episode. Watch “Day of the Dove” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount+ Blu-Rays Scott McNulty with Jason Snell Support thi…

A band of adventurers and their incredibly resilient panther reunite for their annual dungeon punishment by way of traps, deadly gasses, scares, and more! Will Ch’omasa, Daffné, L’nell, and Thald survive SHOCKTOBER 2023?By The Incomparable

Stephanie Schultz loves learning about new innovative technologies. It's a large part of the reason she’s stayed so long at American Express, where she is VP and Head of Partnerships. In her position, she gets to work with her team to uncover how new tech can bring better value to their customers and partners. She and host Dave Yovanno discuss gett…

A suspicious professor, ex-student ghouls, and a stinky basement all come together as the Horror at Havel’s Cross saga concludes.By The Incomparable

Claire L. Evans, writer and musician, joins Scott to discuss “Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night” (DS9 S6E17). Topics include how great Dax is, war crimes, and the ease of time travel when you’re a Bajoran. Just a warning -given the content of this episode, we talk about some mature topics. On a lighter note, read Claire’s history of the corporate p…

A group of Level 2 adventurers and a doddering professor investigate a field trip gone horribly wrong…or has it? (It has.)By The Incomparable

When Jason Fairchild started tvScientific, he wanted to democratize access to TV advertising. Today, the company does just that by allowing marketers to run paid campaigns on connected TV, allowing organizations to unlock the power of streaming services and Smart TV. He joins host Todd Crawford to discuss why advertising should ultimately always be…

In this stand-alone adventure, neophyte adventurers and an easily distracted academic indulge in archaeology and violence.By The Incomparable

The conclusion of the Murkmire Malevolence teaches us there is nothing that a nightmare monster and a fog cloud can’t do together.By The Incomparable

Join host Todd Crawford as he sits down with Sagar Joshi, Director of Partnerships at Site Plug. Site Plug is a bottom-of-the-funnel performance partner that helps brands drive performance with touch bases across a variety of search engines and websites. He’s spent seven years in this role, and learned about the industry across a variety of locatio…

We don’t want to ruin the whole gala when people are poisoned.By The Incomparable

Erika Ensign, podcaster and trivia enthusiast, joins Scott to discuss “The Voyager Conspiracy” (S6E9). Topics include conspiracy theories, the many possible loves of Capt. Janeway, and the complete lack of Reginald Barclay in this episode. Watch “The Voyager Conspiracy” for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus DVDs Scott McNulty with Erika…