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Formerly The Accidental Creative. Being a creative professional should be the greatest job in the world. You get to solve problems, express yourself, bring something new into the world and you get paid to do it. What's not to love. Yet every day, creative pros face, tremendous pressure and uncertainty. The temptation is just to play it safe, surrender to distraction and settle for less than your best daily creative is about making sure that's not your story. Each episode focuses on a topic r ...
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The paranormal, horror movies, creepy pop culture...siblings Kristen and Will approach scary stuff from a lighthearted point of view that fellow horror nerds and curious scaredy cats can all get into. Listen for urban legends, hauntings, listener stories, and, unfortunately and inevitably, toilet humor.
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Though carols are traditionally associated with Christmas, this was not always the case. “Carol” comes from the French word 'carole' which means circle dance accompanied by singing. It was part of any festivity and gradually came to be associated with holidays like Christmas. In England, festivities were banned following the Civil War and Protestantism, but many song writers and Protestants wrote musical works to be sung at Christmas and these were referred to as “carols.” Today, Christmas a ...
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This Week Back Then is a history podcast hosted by Chad Edwards. Chad has always enjoyed history and decided to share his love of revisiting historical events that happened this week in history. Each week he will highlight events in American and world history, politics, sports and entertainment, famous birthdays, and even some personal history. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride back in time.
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Wack or not? A 2000s podcast!

Samuel Anspach, Mikael Mostert

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Full time friends and part time podcasters, Samuel Anspach and Mikael Mostert, delve into the good, the bad, and the weird of 2000’s culture, history, and politics. Looking at everything from the music of Soulja Boy to the formation of the TSA, they try to answer that age old question, were the 2000’s wack or not?
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Cloth Diapers made easy is an educational podcast all about cloth diapers. Join Jen and Dave Aprea, owners of Spray Pal - the diaper sprayer accessory invented to make cloth diapering easier for everyone - as we talk all things cloth diapers, natural parenting, and more! Cloth diapers are better for your baby, better for the Earth, and better for your savings account. Plus, they're so cute and surprisingly easier than you'd think! We'll make starting your cloth diapering journey super simple ...
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Everything okay? You haven't touched your meat pie! Sweeney Todd may have been popularized by Stephen Sondheim, Tim Burton, and Johnny Depp, but he goes WAY back. This story of a murderer and his girlfriend's cannibal cuisine has DELIGHTED families for centuries! Now eat up! [YouTube Version] Sources and links. Get this episode AD-FREE on Patreon, …
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They can’t ALL be the “MOST HAUNTED!” We’re finally going to decide who deserves the title of the “most haunted house in America!” To start, we’re pitting California’s WHALEY HOUSE against New Jersey’s SPY HOUSE! Turns out this one’s easy to decide! [YouTube Version] Sources and links. Get this episode AD-FREE on Patreon, along with our exclusive p…
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Are you ready to get completely lost with us? It's the year 2000. The Blair Witch Project has just grossed 250 million dollars. So here come DOZENS of books, comics, TV specials, and games. But they can't all be good...right? This week we're watching "The Massacre of the Burkittsville 7: The Blair Witch Legacy," reading "The Secret Confession of Ru…
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Yakuza fans rejoiced when Sega remade the original PlayStation 2 game for modern consoles in 2016. Now we have Josh, Pascal, and Ryan to tell us if this remake was an improvement. We are also on the lookout for Majima. He’s everywhere. The post RPG Backtrack 306 – Kiwami Means EXTREME appeared first on RPGamer.…
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Cryptids walk among us. And sometimes they "get violent" for fun!? NO GOOD The Pukwudgies are walking pin cushions. The Dover Demon is a wiggly...alien? Sick animal? Monkey? The fact that we STILL don't know after this episode is concerning... [YouTube Version] Sources and links. Get this episode AD-FREE on Patreon, along with our exclusive podcast…
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Are there really universal laws of creativity? Doesn't that sound too good to be true? In final episode of season one, hosts Todd Henry and Joshua Gott discuss Dave Zaboski's five 'Universal Laws Of Creativity', unpacking powerful insights from the first twelve episodes. They explore the dynamics of feedback and empathy in collaborative environment…
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ROTTEN! AWFUL! ...Or is it? The critics have eviscerated this movie, leaving it with a blob of green slime on Rotten Tomatoes. Now it's our turn. And our opinion will be law. Get the full SPOILER review on PATREON.com/GTTUPOD [YouTube Version] Sources and links. Get this episode AD-FREE on Patreon, along with our exclusive podcast The Netherworld D…
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CALL TMZ! Some celebs just heard an EVP! One of these ghastly tales hits closer to home than you'd expect! But who was it? Nia Long? Fairuza Balk? Willie Garson? Tempestt Bledsoe? Or Eric Balfour? (Lets hope the algorithm works some magic with all those names) 5:26 - Nia Long 29:53 - Fairuza Balk 42:46 - Willie Garson 56:37 - Tempestt Bledsoe 01:01…
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Have you ever noticed those water towers, scattered across the horizon, and thought "Hmm... I wonder how those work?" Well, there's actually lot to learn from them about how to manage your life as a creative pro. In this episode, we explore the idea of managing energy instead of time in our creative process. Our guests, Lisa Congdon, Brian Johnson …
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Persona 3 defined the series as we know it today with its social links and high-school inspired setting. Now that Persona 3 Reload is out, we thought it was time to dust off the Evokers and don our S.E.E.S. armband again. Mike and David both agree that Koromaru is the best boy on this week’s RPG Backtrack. The post RPG Backtrack 305 – Burn My Bread…
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The Scranton Strangler vs. The Golden God!? This week we’re talking about the hidden killers in The Office and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Is Toby Flenderson a serial killer? Is Dennis Reynolds a psychopath? We literally might have the answers! [YouTube Version] Sources and links. Get this episode AD-FREE on Patreon, along with our exclusive…
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FEAR NEVER SLEEPS! The China Brothers (Paul and Ben) are the writers and directors of NIGHT SHIFT! They came by to talk about their horror inspirations, the experience of making the film, and their perspectives on the paranormal! Find NIGHT SHIFT on Apple TV, Amazon, or your VOD platform of choice! Thanks again for sponsoring this episode. Listen o…
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Are you "flying blind"? It's rare that everything is so clear that you can see exactly what to do. In those situations it's dangerous to just go with your gut. In creative work, you need a few external tools to help you gauge which decision is best. In this episode of Daily Creative, we explore how creators can navigate life's challenges by establi…
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There’s no earthly way of knowing…WHAT THEY WERE THINKING! This week, we’re focusing on FUN stories that are destroyed by unexpected moments of shock and horror. No one saw these nightmares coming: The Willy Wonka Chocolate Experience in Glasgow has taken the world by storm. More specifically, their AI generated monster simply called “The Unknown…”…
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How do you get the most out of your mind in the moment you need your mind the most? In this episode of Daily Creative, we delve into the power of the mind and how to maximize its potential in moments of creative need. Todd Henry is joined by guests Andy J. Pizza, Juliet Funt, Charan Ranganath, Dan Doyon, and Tiago Forte to explore the various strat…
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With the newly announced DLC set to release this summer, now is the perfect time to have an Elden Ring retrospective. Both Chris and Pascal were summoned to the show, but despite their high intelligence stats, they’re still unclear just how much George R.R. Martin was involved. The post RPG Backtrack 304 – Go Outside, Touch Grace appeared first on …
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GHOSTS! MAYHEM! INTERESTING THINGS! …Did I get your attention? This week, the Urban Legend wikipedia page gave us TREES, BOOTS, an old Baseball player, and some sort of spooky phone number. We take zero responsibility for the quality of these tales. [YouTube Version] Sources and links. Get this episode AD-FREE on Patreon, along with our exclusive p…
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A pervasive myth of creativity goes something like this: if it's good, it should feel easy. But that's never been the case... for anyone. The truth is, doing creative work is hard. Sometimes it's like carving marble. In this episode, we explore the challenges of creativity and uncover strategies to overcome mental blocks when facing the daunting ta…
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Here's JOHNNIES! Stanley Kubrick's 1980 movie is considered a masterpiece. Stephen King and Mick Garris' 1997 TV Miniseries is considered a pile of crap. Is the truth somewhere in the middle? Probably not. [YouTube Version] Sources and links. Get this episode AD-FREE on Patreon, along with our exclusive podcast The Netherworld Dispatch! Listen on A…
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What was the secret weapon that made Star Wars successful? (No, it wasn't the Death Star.) And, which Oscar-winning film's script was almost not even written, if not for some harsh words from a friend? In this episode, we delve into the importance of healthy relationships, radical candor, and effective communication in the creative process. We hear…
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We laughed at the trailer, made memes out of the cut scenes, and wondered what Tetsuya Nomura was thinking when he decided that the original Final Fantasy story needed a dark take. But we have to ask, was Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin any good? Pascal, David, Mike, and Ryan M join the Chaos-killing party this week on RPG Backtrack. The …
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Bubble bubble, toil and...TONS of trouble! Goody Garlick and Goody Ayres were both accused of witchcraft. It was scary in like a million different ways! ALSO: WOW, we're part of BLOODY FM now! Sources and links. Get this episode AD-FREE on Patreon, along with our exclusive podcast The Netherworld Dispatch! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wher…
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Chances are, you're probably not taking enough shots. In this episode, we explore the importance of starting more and letting go of the pressure to finish everything. We discuss how embracing parallel creation and being unafraid to repeat ourselves can lead to brilliant work. We also hear from Becky Blades, Austin Kleon, Andy J. Pizza, and Ozan Var…
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Today, you finally get to know the REAL us. …Or, I mean, you can hear what we think about AI, Fantasia, and David Lynch and stuff. Because we have a LOT of opinions. For full sources and links, visit http://www.scaryfun.fun/home/gttu325 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch on YouTube. For MORE, like our Patreo…
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If a butterfly flaps its wings in India, will your pizza arrive on time? In this episode, we explore the idea of interconnectedness and the role it plays in our lives and creative work. We delve into how the chaos and randomness of the world influence ideas and decision-making, and some strategies for dealing with the uncertainty. Our guests includ…
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Someone has been slipping cryptic notes into packages of food!? …That's not great… See also: messages in bottles. See also: secret admirers. See also: that guy on reddit who kept finding post-it notes in his apartment. We're talking about scary found stuff. There's a LOT! For full sources and links, visit http://www.scaryfun.fun/home/gttu324 Listen…
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What does it feel like, after years of hard work, to have Jimmy Fallon rescue your album from obscurity? And then what do you do when you realize that, for all practical purposes, it really didnt make that much of a difference? In this episode, we explore Thad Cockrell's extraordinary journey in the music industry. Thad's latest album, The Kid, enc…
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