Best From Whence It Came Podcasts (2024)

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"Occupational Hazard" 34:36

10h ago34:36

34:36

Memory is a tricky thing, isn't it. In most cases, memory is thought of as a reflection of your past, but have you ever considered it a reflection of your present, or even your future? Today I speak with Kirby Porter, author of Frances Creighton: Found and Lost, about, perhaps, the greatest occupational hazard.…

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Let Your Imperfections Shine 23:11

5d ago23:11

23:11

This weekend a friend came over to build a table on a budget. And working on a budget, we were only able to afford materials that took a little bit more work to clean up and came with some natural imperfections. My friend took a hyper focus on these bits, making it difficult to see how these features add a bonus uniqueness as opposed to being "not …

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Steady As It Goes 19:08

13d ago19:08

19:08

I've had a few personal accomplishments these past few weeks, and as I shared these with someone who had nowhere near the list as I did. But a complete list of accomplishments isn't always required. Sometimes no news is good news. Sometimes it's good to know that life is going as expected. Executive Producers: Dame Slamy Wiirdo https://www.goodread…

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Whence I Came 18:49

20d ago18:49

18:49

This week has been a glorious week for me with last week's accomplishment of completing a project and working through my back logged projects. For as joyous as I have been, there are days I forget about how much I had sacrificed to get where I am today. And it's not that I take this new life for granted, but I get caught up in all that is good here…

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From the Back of a Napkin, to an Invention 19:41

26d ago19:41

19:41

Over 4 months ago, I set out to make a moderately physically involved less stressful on the body, and I finally made the delivery of the product. From something that I thought would be just enough to fix an issue for my employer turned into something worth the consideration of patenting and selling it to recoup some of the time, money, and energy I…

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"I was actually performing the ritual" 31:15

1M ago31:15

31:15

Today we go on a journey, a voyage, back in time and through to the present of our guest's life and ancestry. Lyn Patterson shares the bits of her and her family's history in her latest work, The Postcards I Never Sent. Lyn's poetic memoir makes for an interesting conversation about the force of family and the power of “black girl magic”.…

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The Rule of Lug Nuts 26:51

1M ago26:51

26:51

My new commute to work has me driving amongst more tractor trailers than I did in WA. Those trucks are heavy and when they crash, they do damage. Obviously they have more lug nuts than your regular passenger car, but they make a good example to explain The Rule of Lug Nuts. Executive Producers: Dame Slamy Kyle of the "Pocket Parley" and "Light Tick…

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Selecting the Team 15:40

2M ago15:40

15:40

I have found my self in an elevated position in my new career that I never foresaw and am now helping the boss pick out a new employee. What do we look for when hiring a new person in terms of a low skill job? How do we anticipate how they will fit in within the existing work structure? Executive Producer: Dame Slamy…

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Trust and Respect 17:28

2M ago17:28

17:28

How interchangeable are these two words? How much must they coincide to fully justify their definitions? Executive Producers: Dame Slamy Oystein Berge of "Mutton, Mead, and Music" podcast Dictionary: https://www.wordnik.com/words/trust Thesaurus: https://words.bighugelabs.com/trust Dictionary: https://www.wordnik.com/words/respect Thesaurus: https:…

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Chivalry is Dead 30:35

2M ago30:35

30:35

I was raised to be a gentleman when I was young, and never hearing the word that it was being chivalrous. But, continuing on my education through the story of don Quixote, I'm looking at the aspects of how the character illustrates the aspects of being a chivalric knight. Executive Producers: LadyGetOverIt DameSlamy Reading: https://cervantes.libra…

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"That was a luxury because it was edible" - Part 2 25:45

2M ago25:45

25:45

For William Keeling, author of The Gay Street Chronicles, the terror of five finger sandwiches is accompanied by some of his most joyous memories: today, we're talkin' tea parties. Yeah, tea parties, and a heck of a lot more that he slipped into his work. Fancy cravats, anyone?By From Whence It Came

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"That was a luxury because it was edible" - Part 1 22:55

2M ago22:55

22:55

For William Keeling, author of The Gay Street Chronicles, the terror of five finger sandwiches is accompanied by some of his most joyous memories: today, we're talkin' tea parties. Yeah, tea parties, and a heck of a lot more that he slipped into his work. Fancy cravats, anyone?By From Whence It Came

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Setting the Bar 15:15

3M ago15:15

15:15

Through life, we hit many points of success that can be mapped. How do we see and set the bar? How do we set these bars for achievement or failure? Executive Producers: Sir Dudechink Dame Slamy https://www.myenglishpages.com/vocabulary-lesson-idioms-about-success/ https://crossidiomas.com/set-the-bar/ https://www.theidioms.com/set-the-bar/ https://…

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Pet Milk 33:47

3M ago33:47

33:47

I grew up disliking milk, and only slowly coming around to actually enjoying it when I found milk I enjoy. Up until I discovered Pet Milk, and why I will be more than happy to buy it again. Raw milk is said to be dangerous, but it is also known to have many health benefits. How do we justify difficulty of sale of such a product? Executive Producers…

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Starving Artist Royalties 27:08

3M ago27:08

27:08

Randy Travis made the news the other day in the struggle of when an artist makes a deal with a company to make money. There is a push to have radio stations pay royalties to artists they play the music of. How do artists continue to make music in the future after their work has been released? Executive Producers: LadyGetOverIt Dame Slamy Kyle of th…

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“I was really intrigued by how this guy died” - Part 2 22:53

3M ago22:53

22:53

Today, a rebel doctor joins us to talk about their dreams—of famous dead people. Andriana Minou’s latest work, The Fabulous Dead, is a collection of such stories. What the back jacket omits, however, is how these famous people intersect, say, with King Kong and a singing chicken. Wait. What?By From Whence It Came

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“I was really intrigued by how this guy died” - Part 1 23:57

3M ago23:57

23:57

Today, a rebel doctor joins us to talk about their dreams—of famous dead people. Andriana Minou’s latest work, The Fabulous Dead, is a collection of such stories. What the back jacket omits, however, is how these famous people intersect, say, with King Kong and a singing chicken. Wait. What?By From Whence It Came

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A Band, Tribe, or Cheifdom? 19:04

3M ago19:04

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How far out does our "extended family" go? Does it include aunts and uncles, or do we go so far as to include people we would invite over to Friendsgiving? How big is our "extended family" and what goals has this group set out to achieve? Does it have a higherarchy structure, or is everyone equal in their say? Executive Producers: Dame Slamy Oystei…

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Casta Effects 19:19

3M ago19:19

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From listening to a book on Mexico's history and Spain's influence on it, a statement in another book, "Don Quixote," I see a chance to reflect deeper on our society for a moment. Executive Producer: Dame Slamy https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/149724.Fire_and_Blood https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3836.Don_Quixote https://en.wikipedia.org/wik…

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Selective Service 23:32

4M ago23:32

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The US gov't wants to save some money regarding the Selective Service. Does it still serve its purpose? Is it fairly implemented? Executive Producers: Nanopot Dame Slamy Boolysteed Kyle of the "Pocket Parley" and "Light Tickle" podcasts https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2024/05/23/lawmakers-move-to-automate-selective-service-regi…

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Saying "Goodbye" to Man's Best Friend 18:35

4M ago18:35

18:35

It's been a ruff couple weeks watching The Honorable Princess Pooch age, and it is time for her to go. But Man's Best Friend always departs sooner than us. This is a moment of remembrance for her. Executive Producer: Dame Slamy http://www.billybon3s.com/ https://www.tabletopwoodworks.com/ https://modernpodcastapps.com/…

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“The house is no longer haunted” 26:49

4M ago26:49

26:49

Do you believe in the paranormal? Swing and a miss? Well, what about magic? Not sold? Well, neither is Lynn. Award-winning Lynn Schmeidler reveals just how she created her illusions in her short story collection, Half-Lives. (Here's a hint: they're not so fabricated.)By From Whence It Came

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To a Publisher or Not to a Publisher? 27:37

4M ago27:37

27:37

I recently sat in with Abs 'na 6 Pack: Tattle of the Douchebags, and I had to bring two people who I believed did the biggest tattling/snitching/narcing: Edward Snowden and Julian Assange. Both, big names, have been associated with releases of damning government information. How each is known for their release of information is quite different betw…

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Ma Bell 37:09

4M ago37:09

37:09

I have a change of format today, as I've done too much research on AT&T, only to realize it is a massive undertaking of how much history this company has. I have decided to focus in on their monopolistic history from different angles in hopes we may walk away with a bit more information, at one level or another, than what we had when we went in. Ex…

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Too Much Information 22:20

5M ago22:20

22:20

There's a lot available to learn out there. What do we do with all that we take in? Is it worth recalling? How well do we store this for recollection in the future? Executive Producers: Dame Slamy Kyle of the "Pocket Parley" and "Light Tickle" podcasts Øystein Berge of the "Mutton, Mead, and Music" podcast…

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Lessons Observed in Yardwork 19:46

5M ago19:46

19:46

Since owning my original house, I have learned a lot more about plants than I ever thought I would. And now, I am learning again about a new type of plant, and how sneaky and aggressive it can be. Executive Producers: LadyGetOverIt Daniel W Dame Slamy Wiirdo Kilo Romeo Oystein Berge https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteri…

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“It has a specific smell to it, for sure” - Part 2 23:54

5M ago23:54

23:54

I speak with Elisa Carlsen about Cormorant, her poetry collection. By the way, a cormorant is a type of bird. This ain’t your normal “if only I could fly” collection, but a gritty tale about validation, corruption, and murder. How much am I exaggerating? You will have to listen to find out!By From Whence It Came

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“It has a specific smell to it, for sure” - Part 1 28:22

5M ago28:22

28:22

I speak with Elisa Carlsen about Cormorant, her poetry collection. By the way, a cormorant is a type of bird. This ain’t your normal “if only I could fly” collection, but a gritty tale about validation, corruption, and murder. How much am I exaggerating? You will have to listen to find out!By From Whence It Came

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“Of course I don't do that in public” - Part 2 29:29

5M ago29:29

29:29

War, war never changes, except all the time. The nature of a man, however, is far more predictable—and yet elusive. Chidi Ebere pins down the nature of a man, of a certain type, in his novel, Now I Am Here. While his work may deal with the ordinary, it incorporates his extraordinary life at every opportunity. I'd spoil it here, but that's against t…

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“Of course I don't do that in public” - Part 1 35:26

5M ago35:26

35:26

War, war never changes, except all the time. The nature of a man, however, is far more predictable—and yet elusive. Chidi Ebere pins down the nature of a man, of a certain type, in his novel, Now I Am Here. While his work may deal with the ordinary, it incorporates his extraordinary life at every opportunity. I'd spoil it here, but that's against t…

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Minimum Wage Fallout 14:47

5M ago14:47

14:47

California has recently increased the wages of fast food workers to $20, and now there is fallout from the increased prices on the menu board. But fast food isn't threatened by AI and machines, but at the same time, I am attempting to build machinery to make my job easier. Executive Producers: Dame Slamy Øystein Berge host of the "Mutton, Mead, and…

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Bagged Dirt 15:17

6M ago15:17

15:17

In transplanting starts from my garden, I had to go buy dirt from the local hardware store. Why must we be stuck buying dirt in a bag? Executive Producers: Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley Dame Slamy Wiirdo http://www.billybon3s.com/ https://www.tabletopwoodworks.com/ Get yourself a Podcasting 2.0 enabled app! Soak in all the features! https://podc…

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"Notes" on Family Recipes 15:34

6M ago15:34

15:34

With so much visiting with family since living in TN, I've gotten a lapsed view of everyone growing, and continuing on the thought of our impact on people when we pass on. From looks, to personalities, to our love of cooking. Executive Producers: Dame Slamy Kyle of the "Pocket Parley" and "Light Tickle podcasts Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley http…

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Nature Unmodified Bills 16:42

6M ago16:42

16:42

At the State level, here in Tennessee, bills are making their way through the Congress regarding geoengineering and vaccines in food. Local news has come off as sounding like they're a bunch of 'nutters for passing these bills. Executive Producers: LadyGetOverIt Dame Slamy Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local…

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Peace and Prosperity 16:23

6M ago16:23

16:23

Peace and Prosperity usually are said to go hand in hand. But in a recent reading of a book, there was a country that stated that they look more for Prosperity before Peace. How do we attempt to balance the two? Executive Producers: Dame Slamy Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12152359-the-shadow-world http://www.…

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Reflections on a Funeral 15:18

6M ago15:18

15:18

Last week I had to attend a funeral, and through the sheer exhaustion of the week, I take a moment to reflect on the thoughts and feelings that have revolved around the event. Executive Producers: Dame Slamy DarrenO (Podcasts: Randumb Thoughts, Grumpy Old Bens, Unrelenting, Planet Rage, Rock 'n' Roll Preshow) Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley http:/…

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Jobs & New Leases 18:12

7M ago18:12

18:12

I went out to a job fair the other day to see what jobs someone with my qualifications could walk into and get and came away with and ended up with some awesome conversations on people getting second chances in life throughout the rest of my weekend. Executive Producers: Dame Slamy Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley http://www.billybon3s.com/ https:/…

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The Borders of Culture

7M ago

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I've sat back at so many points in life wondering how cultures form and why, and have recently learned that geography has a lot to do with it. Executive Producers: LadyGetOverIt Anonymous [MAP LINK] https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/www.billybon3s.com/assets/images/Maps+Cut+and+Ordered/LgTopo.jpg [MAP LINK]https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/www.bi…

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Respect for Police 15:53

7M ago15:53

15:53

In Washington, there was a level of respect for police officers. In Tennessee, there is a different showing of respect to police officers. Executive Producers: Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley Dame Slamy Kyle of "Pocket Parley" and "Light Tickle" podcast https://www.wate.com/news/knox-county-news/tucker-blakely-funeral-service/ https://www.knoxnews…

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Finishing a Piece of Art 16:21

8M ago16:21

16:21

I am in the final stages of completing a rather large project, and am happy to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Through the lack of immediate education, but turning into a happy accident, the final project will become extra unique. Executive Producers: NoBeret Wiirdo https://twitter.com/No_Beret http://www.billybon3s.com/ https://www.tableto…

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Commercial Kitchen Scores 15:45

8M ago15:45

15:45

How often do we pay attention to the health department scores of the restaurants we patronize? They are there for the best outcomes for us as we eat there. But, there is a local news segment that regularly reviews the regular inspections to do, as I view them, hit jobs on the restaurants that receive less than stellar scores. Executive Producers: D…

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Cubans Seeking Refuge 25:08

8M ago25:08

25:08

With recent news about people flooding over our southern border, I think of a time when the USA had another large influx of people come over its border, but yet a much different circumstance. Executive Producers: LadyGetOverIt Dame Slamy KR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvian_Havana_Embassy_Crisis_of_1980 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embassy_of…

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Privileged Ammunition 21:23

8M ago21:23

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Washington State is looking to enact an 11% sales tax on all ammunition sold within the State, which it sees as a privilege to only those who can afford it. All this money will be wisely invested, I'm sure. Executive Producer: KR https://news.yahoo.com/washington-state-democrats-propose-additional-004015632.html https://mrsc.org/stay-informed/mrsc-…

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Snow Day! 20:21

9M ago20:21

20:21

Knoxville had some snow fall this last week, and I embraced the lackadaisicalness of the day. Listen in as I compare the differences I've noticed between Seattle and Knoxville. Executive Producers: Øystein Berge Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley Dame Slamy DarrenO KR DarrenO Podcasts: https://planetrage.show/ https://randumbthoughts.com/ https://www…

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Role Models 25:50

9M ago25:50

25:50

Do you have a role model? How specific is your classification of a "role model?" Do we focus specifically on the postitive ones, or do we allow a definition of a "negitive role model?" Executive Producers: Sir Christopher Battles KR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role_model/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_capital/ https://www.indeed.com/career…

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Tempered 17:14

9M ago17:14

17:14

I lost my temper the other day and decided to look a bit more into the etymology of where this phrase comes from. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temper https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-anger/201407/7-things-you-need-learn-about-your-temper https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-manage-a-short-temper-5186900 https://english.s…

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Single Word Resolutions 19:13

9M ago19:13

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The New Year is upon us! Have you made your New Year's Resolution yet? There's no reason to over think it. If you paint with a broad brush, hitting your target will be more achievable; set your goals to a single word. Executive Producers: Sir Sean of the Allegheny Valley KR Kyle of the "Pocket Parley" and "Light Tickle" podcasts I sat down with Kyl…

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Utilizing Old Hardware 20:33

10M ago20:33

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Technology has come so far for personal computer use and gaming from when I was a kid to now. There's a time and a place for the latest and greatest technology to get the most out of our investment. But for those of us who have collected all these older devices, when do we throw them out? Times of today have allowed us to utilize older hardware in …

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Building Purpose 15:02

10M ago15:02

15:02

It may be early for a "year in review," but that's where I'm at, looking at everything that has happened to me in this calander year, only to look for a deeper meaning within it all. From the mere potential to sit back and lounge away our weekends to building something greater than ourselves. What is our job, our identity, and our purpose? http://w…

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Keeping the Car on the Road 22:50

10M ago22:50

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My buddy's sibling is having car troubles. It could be a $10 fix or a $6000 fix. How do we justify repairing vehicles to keep them on the road? What is our breaking point? Executive Producers: Redbeard_Jakew KR https://altdriver.com/classics/elvis-pink-cadillac/ https://subscriptioncosts.com/exploring-the-affordability-of-canoo-s-subscription-servi…

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