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Like history? Love museums? From ancient relics to modern marvels, each episode of this show features a new museum and a sampling of some amazing artifacts housed there. What makes Curator's Choice truly special is our exclusive interviews with the unsung heroes of museums—the curators themselves. These guardians of history will share insights, anecdotes, and the often untold stories that breathe life into the artifacts they protect. Through this podcast, our mission is to dispel the notion ...
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Nick and Eric chat about the new cards that they've been having the most fun with since the release of Rebellion Without Rehearsal. It's fun! ▶PATREON◀⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/neonstatic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶DONATE◀⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/neonstatic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▶LINKS◀⁠⁠⁠https://nanpc.games/ ▶YOUTUBE◀⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@neonstaticpod⁠⁠⁠⁠▶DISCOR…
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Send us a Text Message. 📅 A Date Which Will Live in Infamy Today, we reflect on December 7, 1941—a date that will live in infamy. On this day, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. With Amanda Sheley as our guide, we delve into the attack on Pearl Harbor at the Pearl …
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Send us a Text Message. This week we head to Virginia to visit Luray Caverns, the most highly decorated caverns in the world according to the Smithsonian. In this episode, we hear from three professionals who share the history of the caverns, the science behind the decorating formations, and how The Great Stalacpipe Organ creates music. Phantom Cha…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we delve into the tragic and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe, one of literature's most intriguing figures. Discover his legacy and unravel the secrets of his life at the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. 🕯️ Melancholy and Masterpieces 🎭 Explore how Poe's tumultuous adolescence, marked by…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a humble canned meat could become a cultural icon? Join us as we uncover the rich history and global legacy of Spam. We'll take you back to its origins in Austin, Minnesota, where Jay Hormel's quest for a fully cooked ham led to the creation of Spam 87 years ago. Discover how this innovative product became …
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Send us a Text Message. Step behind the neon glow with me as we venture into a radiant corner of Las Vegas history at the Neon Sign Museum. With Aaron Berger as our guide, we delve into a treasure trove of glowing lights that tell the story of Sin City. 🎰 Illuminating Las Vegas's Past and Preserving Its Glow 💡 Las Vegas's neon signs are more than j…
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Nick and Eric chat about the new cards that they've been having the most fun with since the release of Rebellion Without Rehearsal. It's fun! ▶PATREON◀⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/neonstatic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶DONATE◀⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/neonstatic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠▶LINKS◀⁠https://nanpc.games/event/boston/ NANPC Boston ABR Event - mark as going to c…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a captivating journey through the life of the legendary Babe Ruth, from his humble beginnings in Pig Town to his towering fame in American baseball. Dive deep into the story behind his iconic status, dispelling myths and revealing the influences that shaped him early on. Explore the man behind the legend, tracing h…
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Send us a Text Message. All aboard as we delve into Maryland's captivating trolley history at the Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum. Uncover how these transport marvels transformed rural connections, surprising even in funeral processions. With Reuben Moss leading the way, we unravel the intricate impact of trolleys on local trade, education, and th…
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Recorded in person at Mansionrunner 2024, Eric and Nick are joined by three wonderful guests to talk about the thematic flavorings of the cards we play. Jeff aka YsengrinSC: https://www.youtube.com/@YsengrinSCIzzy: https://podcast.queeringthemessage.net/ https://www.youtube.com/@queeringthemessage and Andrej: https://www.youtube.com/@MetropoleGrid …
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Send us a Text Message. Embark with us on a highway through history as we unravel the fabric of America's love affair with her roads. From the meticulous preservation efforts of past pathways in Frederick County to the lonely stretches of Nevada's Route 50, this episode is a true homage to the arteries that have shaped our nation. With guest Bob Sa…
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What we have in store: News! Rules about Rezzing Cards! Reviewing our RWR wishlist asks from last episode! ▶EPISODE LINKS◀-2024 Meme Contest Details: https://youtu.be/s0tKj3M29Bo -https://nanpc.games/ ▶PATREON◀⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/neonstatic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶DONATE◀⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/neonstatic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶YOUTUBE◀⁠youtube.com/@neonstatic…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a journey into the heart of Baltimore where the first dental school took root, revolutionizing oral health care. We'll reveal the pivotal moments that sparked the dire need for dental regulation, from sideshow jaw hackers to educated dentistry professionals. 🔧 From Baltimore's Roots to Regal Dentures 🦷 With Scott S…
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the whispered secrets of the past and uncover the echoes of history within the walls of the Lee-Fendall House. With our guide, Jenny Waters, we stroll through the timeline of this architectural marvel, from its conception in 1785 by Philip Richard Fendall to its dramatic roles during the War of 1812 and the Civil W…
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the glittering past of Las Vegas and discover how the city's infamous mobsters played a pivotal role in its rise to fame. Our journey chronicles the visionaries like Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegel, who laid the foundations of modern Vegas, and the likes of Moe Dalitz and Benny Binion, who left indelible marks on the…
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the quirky and captivating realm of the Poozeum, where fossilized feces are not only objects of curiosity but also a cultural phenomenon reshaping our understanding of natural history. Guiding you through this journey is your host Ayla Sparks and Coprolite Captain George Frandsen, who boasts an extraordinary reposi…
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What we have in store: What we’ve been up to, because you’re all dying to know! What we have on our Netrunner wish lists for Liberation Cycle Part 2 and beyond ▶PATREON◀⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/neonstatic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▶DONATE◀⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/neonstatic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠▶YOUTUBE◀youtube.com/@neonstaticpod▶DISCORD◀New Hampshire Netrunners Discord:…
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Send us a Text Message. Step aboard a journey through time as we illuminate the remarkable tale of the Drum Point Lighthouse! Your host Ayla Sparks and guest Kevin Allor guide you through the immersive chronicles of this iconic beacon and the dedicated souls who tended to its flame. From guiding vessels through the Chesapeake Bay's misty waters in …
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In a clever ploy to avoid having to pay for a real therapist, Eric gets Nick to listen to him complain about how bad he feels about the CBI. OUR PATREON:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/neonstatic⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or leave us a tip:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/neonstatic⁠⁠⁠⁠-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover a treasure trove of history as your host Ayla Sparks, along with guest Jess Cragg, take you through the industrial evolution of Pensacola, Florida. Our episode unearths how the Industrial Revolution reshaped a fort town into a center of progress, revealing the ingenuity behind Snapper Smacks and the monumental role …
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Send us a Text Message. On today’s episode, join host Ayla Sparks as she embarks on a captivating journey through the evolution of roadway travel at the Car and Carriage Caravan Museum in Luray, Virginia. Our guest, Rod Graves, takes us on a tour of this remarkable institution, showcasing over 140 items that paint a vivid picture of transportation …
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Send us a Text Message. Curator’s Choice is back and better than ever! We're thrilled to unveil a fresh design, upgraded mic equipment, and an array of new museums and artifacts to share with you. Get ready for some upcoming highlights, including a visit to the Poozeum – yes, you heard that right! We'll also be exploring the enchanting Drum Point L…
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Eric and Nick talk about Flatlines in Netrunner - why we think they're great for the game, and what someone can do not to die if they're running against a malicious corporation who's out for blood. Links: Our livestreamed games featuring not playing around flatlines correctly -- TIMESTAMPS --00:00 Intro0:01:16 24/7 News Cycle0:15:08 Spec Work (Rule…
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The Neon Static crew is joined by Andrej of The Métropole Grid to do our very best to convince each and every listener out there to try their hand at the playing in the Standard Format Links: The Métropole Grid Youtube ChannelThe Snakedraft Spreadsheet https://proxynexus.net Andrej's 7 Tips for Better Netrunner Video -- TIMESTAMPS --00:00 Intro0:00…
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Eric and Nick reminisce about their extremely poor performance at East Coast Nats, laugh at their bad plays, and talk about the new bad ideas that they are excited about in the new meta brought on by the Automata Initiative! Decks of ours that we discuss in this episode: https://netrunnerdb.com/en/decklist/2fbc110c-3007-4166-9af8-db3d9a4a23a2/padma…
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Nick, Johnny, and Eric share three exclusive spoilers for the Automata Initiative! Thanks so much for NSG for including us in this exciting process!The card images are uploaded to Instagram - our profile name is @neonstaticpod https://www.instagram.com/p/CvEzwwLsrdD/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==they are also being uploaded to our facebook page. If you l…
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Eric and Nick brought the mics to their second Startup Tournament they organized in Derry, New Hampshire at Midgard Hobbies and Games - listen as Eric interviews folks from the tournament. If you like this content, consider joining our Patron or leaving a donation towards gear upgrades: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/neonstatic⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacof…
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Nick, Johnny, and Eric got to record in person and talk about ice! It's fun! Eric's gameplay from a recent Metropole Grid Stream we refer to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13lsKcrxYlg&t=7630s&ab_channel=MetropoleGrid If you like this content, consider joining our Patron or leaving a donation towards gear upgrades: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/neonsta…
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Nick, Johnny, and Eric sat down in the most Reverb-filled room in all of Massachusetts to chat with Dan B, the Marketing Lead for Null Signal Games and Tournament Organizer for the Rhode Island Area. If you like this content, consider joining our Patron or leaving a donation towards gear upgrades: https://www.patreon.com/neonstatic https://www.buym…
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Nick, Johnny, and Eric all chat about what they've been playing lately, share some fun jank in a new segment, go over some cool rules interactions and discoveries they've had about cards recently, and then Eric goes undercover to interview folks at a Standard format Tournament in Norton, MA ----------------------------------------------------------…
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In the fourth episode of Neon Static you get to hear from interviews of the people who attended our Startup tournament on March 25th, 2023 in Derry NH. Eric got to chat with many of the people attending the event all of whom were delightful!Here is a link to the always be running entry for our tournament, which has some linked decklists from the da…
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In this third (and definitely not fourth) episode of Neon Static, Johnny, Eric, and Nick dive into the Moon Pool to figure out what Jinteki is all about!JOIN US AT OUR FIRST TOURNAMENT on Saturday, March 25th in Derry NH: https://alwaysberunning.net/tournaments/3592 If you like this content, consider joining our Patron or leaving a donation towards…
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In this, the most entirely second of all Neon Static Episodes, Johnny, Eric, and Nick debut what we hope will be several longstanding segments in the show. They then discuss Agenda Flood as the main topic.JOIN US AT OUR FIRST TOURNAMENT on Saturday, March 25th in Derry NH: https://alwaysberunning.net/tournaments/3592 If you like this content, consi…
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In this, the most first of all Neon Static Episodes, Johnny, Eric, and Nick introduce themselves, their background in Netrunner and gaming, and talk about their intentions for Neon Static. They then discuss some of the things that a very new player to the game might want to know and talk about starting up their own local play scene in Southern New …
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Send us a Text Message. Continuing our trek in Luray, Virginia, I meet with Isabela Graves from the Shenandoah Heritage Village Museum. She shares the incredible work she and her husband have been doing to preserve the history of the valley, and some truly spectacular artifacts housed there. Shenandoah Heritage Village The Shenandoah Heritage Villa…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we head to Virginia to visit Luray Caverns, the most highly decorated caverns in the world according to the Smithsonian. In this episode, we hear from three professionals who share the history of the caverns, the science behind the decorating formations, and how The Great Stalacpipe Organ creates music. Phantom Cha…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we meet with Julia Rose at the Marietta House Museum. “Marietta House Museum houses the histories of multiple generations of families, free and enslaved, who lived and labored on the roughly 600 acres that made up Marietta Manor. The historic site holds the stories of how life was lived in agricultural Maryland fro…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we meet with Robert Hicks, the previous Director of the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia. The Museum contains a collection of anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment, and is part of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Along with the many preserved specimens in the macabr…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we meet with Kristin DeGrace at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum in Maryland. She shares with us the incredible dream behind a vacation paradise destination, getting buried alive to make a living during the Great Depression, and about a railway trying to stay relevant in a changing world. “In the late 1800s, a g…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we meet with Robert Emerson at Old Fort Niagara in New York. The first fortified structure on the area was built in 1678 and has a few rebuilds and remodeling done since. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the roads were abysmal and the best way to travel was by water. And the great lakes created this water superhighw…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we meet with Laura Scharle at the Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Life saving stations were erected along the Eastern coastline, at about 5 - 7 mile intervals. The purpose of these stations was to offer rescue and first aid to victims of shipwrecks. A precursor to today’s U.S. C…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we meet with Bob Beggs, co-founder of the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He shares with us the process of establishing a museum and what progressive programs have been developed there. We discuss rotor heads, whirly girls, and the impressive ingenuity of rotary flight…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we meet with Tim Baxter at the Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls, New York. Historic Oakwood Cemetery was founded in 1852 on land donated by Lavinia Porter, daughter of Judge Augustus Porter (who is also one of the acknowledged founders of Niagara Falls). The Oakwood landscape we know today dates from an original d…
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Send us a Text Message. Starting off the new year, we meet at Historic Sotterley and speak with Katherine Humphries, who is the Education Coordinator, and Jeanne Pirtle, who is the Director of Educational Programming and Partnerships. Sotterley is a historic plantation, with parts of the house dating back to 1703. It has survived 3 major wars, hurr…
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Send us a Text Message. Happy New Year! And welcome to Season 2 of Curator's Choice! So, for today's episode, I thought it could be fun to do a year review of the podcast, talk about some of the success, some of the not-so-great moments, and give you a sneak peek of what the next year will look like and what goals I have for the podcast. 31 regular…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we meet with Heather Stapleton, who is the Executive Director at The Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum in Vero Beach, Florida. She shares with us the amazing story of their Micro and Mighty Museum, and what makes the citrus from the Indian River District so special (it is the only district in Florida w…
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Send us a Text Message. Part 3 of 3 This week, for our third and final installment of the American Civil War Museum series, we meet with Robert Hancock, who is a Senior Curator and Director of Collections. The museum manages over 15,000 artifacts and over 150,000 manuscript items, and we talk to Robert about just a few of them. Though many items ha…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we meet with Ana Edwards for our second installment of a three-part series featuring the American Civil War Museum in Richmond, Virginia. Ana tells us about the history of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States, and home life in the “White House of the Confederacy” during his Presidency. We also d…
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Send us a Text Message. For the first episode of our three-part series at the American Civil War Museum, we meet with Chris Graham. He is the Curator of Exhibitions and shares with us the history of the Civil War in Richmond and how Tredegar Iron works influenced the location of the Confederate Capital. He also tells us about a map of the Battle of…
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Send us a Text Message. For our second October bonus episode, we speak with Katy Perrine, who is a paranormal tour guide at the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and the co-owner of Appalachian Oddities. During this episode, we cover the tools of the trade for paranormal investigations, stories about the asylum and the infamous lobotomist Walter Freem…
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