Hosted by Jess Moon, Erika McCorkle, Valerie Storm, & Alyssa Lauseng What happens when a few fabulous women get together? THIS FREAKING PODCAST Wonder how a writer's mind works? Then join Jess Moon, co-founder of Shadow Spark Publishing, and her authors Erika McCorkle, Valerie Storm, and Alyssa Lauseng as they talk about everything writing: how characters and plots are made, what inspires them as writers, and how expansive world-building can be in fantasy! In this podcast, listeners will als ...
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From Queen Isabela “the She Wolf” of France to Phillis Wheatley, America’s first black published poet, history is full of provocative and forgotten women. This podcast rethinks the legacies of these crazy dames and bad broads and celebrates the achievements of those previously overlooked or neglected. For blog articles and the complete podcast archive, visit: http://historybitchespodcast.com
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Helping the industry understand how it will revolutionize modern protein production and help build a healthier, more efficient, and sustainable global protein system
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Experts on nothing who talk about everything.
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Millions of people suffer ever day due to limiting definitions of success. It's time to break down the box of the American Dream and show a generation what's possible for themselves in business and life On Bag Mentality, Will Preble, interviews top entrepreneurs, influencers, and thought leaders, providing mindsets, tools, and reference points that empower others to define what success means to them, or as we like to say, "find their bag." Topics discussed include entrepreneurship, mindset, ...
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Holistic healing from shame + trauma through vulnerability, creative expression, erotic embodiment, storytelling, + self-acceptance. Your nudist enthusiast, body positive, sex positive, kinky, polyamorous guide, Lior, will take you on an adventure of self-discovery, connection, + exploration. Each episode is an invitation to live intimately, engage authentically, + grow together.
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Special Episode: Brittany Chibe - AQUA Cultured Food
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In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Brittany Chibe, co-founder and CEO of Aqua Cultured Foods, discusses her company's innovative approach to creating sustainable, fish-free seafood through fermentation. Brittany shares how her passion for ocean conservation led her to co-found the company, which produces products like t…
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270: Free and Spirited (featuring Mollie Cheraso)
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I am joined by Mollie Cheraso to discuss the decision tom start Verbena, the culture around drinking and finding the perfect spot in Hingetown.By Guiltless Podcast
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Chaos Squad Smash or Pass: Genshin Impact Pt II
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Time for more Genshin Impact Smash or Pass (PART 2)!Join us in simping over (or denying) the ladies and gentlemen of Genshin! Who will Alyssa and Val turn down and who will they enjoy being stepped on by??? And remember: our opinions are objectively correct.By Jess Moon, Erika McCorkle, Valerie Storm, & Alyssa Lauseng
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In this special episode of Protein Production Technology International, host Nick interviews Erika Georget, Managing Director of ERIDIA, a company specializing in scaling fermentation and cellular agriculture technologies. Erika discusses ERIDIA's comprehensive services, from feasibility studies to large-scale plant design, with a focus on optimizi…
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269: The Relentless Identity (featuring Erika Dus)
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I am joined by Erika Dus to discuss the stories behind her content, or favorite parenting stories...and she brought a full bar to make me one of her signature NA cocktails (it was delicious).By Guiltless Podcast
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Today, Val and Erika are joined by Ashley and Rosa in talks about work, music, food, medical trauma, and languages - we've got quite the range of topics! Tune in to hear us yap about whatever's on our minds! ALL HAIL CHAPELL AND APPLE!By Jess Moon, Erika McCorkle, Valerie Storm, & Alyssa Lauseng
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Special Episode: Paul Shapiro - The Better Meat Co
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In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, host Nick speaks with Paul Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of The Better Meat Co. Paul discusses his journey from animal welfare advocate to founding a company that creates sustainable meat alternatives using fungi-based microprotein. He explains how this technology offers a more cost-effe…
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268: Voltron's Doom (featuring Hyperius Blake)
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I am joined by Hyperius Blake to discuss their musical journey, the upcoming MF Doom inspired show and why Cracker Barrel has the best gift shop.By Guiltless Podcast
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SSP Author Interview: Brittany Engstrand
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Honey B, BB, our House Mouse - welcome Brittany Engstrand on her first interview episode! B started writing in middle school and got serious into adulthood. She finished an early draft of her first book - then called Maaya and the Mirror - and realized this was The One. B hopped onto Sparkpit and - after a prophetic dream - joined our chaotic famil…
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Special Episode: Stephanie Jochems - Marlow Ingredients
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In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Nick speaks with Stephanie Jochems, Managing Director of Marlow Ingredients, a UK-based company specializing in producing mycoprotein, the key ingredient in the well-known meat-free brand Quorn. Stephanie shares the company’s mission to address food and protein scarcity, a founding pri…
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I am joined by Lindsay Smith and Ken Schneck to discuss Jack Bauer, Ken's newest venture and that little arson problem that sometimes happens.By Guiltless Podcast
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Lyrics or Lo-fi? Is silence better when writing, or do you try to drown everything else out with your favorite songs? Today, Alyssa, Erika, Az, and Rosa compare and contrast their habits and preferences when it comes to combining music and writing. From video games to metal, 90's pop to...Spongebob? Plant Synth? Inspiration can come from anywhere, …
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EP18: Accurate Inline Blending From First Batch in Pilot Scale All the Way to Full-Blown Large Scale Production
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In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Ryan Kromhout from KROHNE discusses innovative solutions for improving the production of plant-based meat and fish analogs. The episode explores a new methodology for real-time, inline blending of plant-based slurries, allowing for continuous production without interruptions. This proc…
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I am joined by Tabitha Jones and Kyle Haunhorst to discuss the upcoming Cleveland Comedy Festival, the rise of the Roast Battle League and our favorite plastic surgeries.By Guiltless Podcast
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Editing! Love it? Hate it? Hate it a LOT? Here at SSP, we are lucky to have many editors who love this process which is so often reviled by writers and yet is so important to the creation of a book. Erika (not an editor) gathered SSP editors Ashley, Courtney, Kaitlin, and Susan for a conversation about editing including what they love about it, wha…
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265: Wedding Season (featuring Jessica Rosser)
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I am joined by Jessica Rosser to discuss starting Bridal Bliss by Design, keeping wedding speeches to 2 minutes and what to do when your venue burns down.By Guiltless Podcast
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Chaos Squad Smash or Pass: Genshin Impact Pt I
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No one asked for a Genshin Impact Smash or Pass...? OH WELL, WE'RE DOING IT ANYWAY! The Chaos Squad comes together for the first time in months to discuss the playable characters in Genshin Impact - and who we find smashable or not >:3 Come enjoy Val and Alyssa talking about characters they know nothing about while Jess and Erika provide extra deta…
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Special Episode: Mark Warner - Liberation Labs
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In this episode, we speak with Mark Warner, CEO at Liberation Labs, which is expanding precision fermentation to meet rising alt protein demand. Their new biomanufacturing facility in Richmond, Indiana, designed for precision fermentation, aims to overcome existing infrastructure challenges and produce bio-based ingredients at commercial scale. Wit…
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264: A Superfan...of Content (featuring Kent Heckel)
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I am joined by Kent Heckel to discuss creating content for his clients, the metrics behind his business and having your first egg burger in the woods.By Guiltless Podcast
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SSP Author Interview: Lorelei Matthews
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Introducing Lorelei - NOT the Elite Four trainer! Today, Val and Kira officially welcome our newest author! Lorelei joined Shadow Spark Publishing in July 2024 and slid right into our chaotic family. Hear about her experience creeping on fellow SSP authors, learn some inside info on her upcoming book, Desiccate (released June 2026!), and listen to …
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263: From Philly to Jersey (featuring XraeArt)
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I am joined by Rachel Ruby and and Math Byer to discuss starting XraeArt, hating Jersey Mike's and the last time we will see breakdancing in the olympics.By Guiltless Podcast
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Do you prefer understated jerks, maniacal evil people, or tentative side-character heroes who become villain-leaning? Val, Erika, Kaitlin, Rosa, and Kass get together to discuss what a**hole characters mean to them and how they're written. What does it take to be a really jerk-leaning character? What do we like about them and how do we get into the…
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EP17: Decoding Alternative Proteins: The Power of Precision Analysis
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In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, we explore the vital role of precision analysis in advancing alternative proteins. Sponsored by Xylem and C. Gerhardt GmbH, the session "Decoding Alternative Proteins: The Power of Precision Analysis" focuses on how advanced lab equipment is transforming protein content and quality ass…
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262: Bees, Beers and Babies (featuring Chris Bush)
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I am joined by Chris Bush to discuss starting Hive Works Honey Company, helping prepare young people for future opportunities and switching our drinking habits as we get older...cuz beer makes us full.By Guiltless Podcast
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Join Erika, Ashley, Courtney, and Rosa as they discuss the myriad ways authors go about writing sequels. Do the character have to be the same? The world? What qualifies as a "sequel"? What are some of the issues and pitfalls involved? All this and more in today's episode!By Jess Moon, Erika McCorkle, Valerie Storm, & Alyssa Lauseng
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In this special episode of the Protein Production Technology International podcast, host Nick Bradley interviews Ali Osman, CEO & Founder of PFx Biotech, a Portuguese company specializing in precision fermentation to develop specialty proteins. Ali shares his journey from food scientist to biotech entrepreneur, driven by both professional and perso…
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261: The Dolphin Conspiracy (featuring Ray Flanagan)
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I am joined by Ray Flanagan to discuss his writing process, defending Bob Dylan and having dolphins for roommates.By Guiltless Podcast
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Pure, innocent, sunshine characters? No! Cinnamon Roll characters are so much more than that! Did you forget?? Guess we'll go into it again... Val, Kira, M.A., Az, and Rosa come together to break down Cinnamon Rolls in our books! We also create a new phrase, consider a spectrum of Cinnamon Rollness, and even mention himbos!…
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Special Episode: Ernesto Cevallos Coppel and Gabriel Fuertes - PROTEO
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In this special episode of the Protein Production Technology International podcast, host Nick Bradley interviews Ernesto Cevallos Coppel, CEO of PROTEO, and Gabriel Fuertes, CCO, to explore their innovative work in alternative proteins through precision fermentation. Ernesto discusses PROTEO's journey, beginning a decade ago, and their pioneering e…
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260: Crunch Time (featuring Luciano Ruscitto)
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I am joined by Luciano Ruscitto to discuss his decision to acquire the Cleveland Crunch, his future plans for the organization and people who drive alone in their car wearing masks.By Guiltless Podcast
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Dungeons and Dragons but with food? The continuation of the Targaryen's rise and fall? A Genshin Impact-inspired game? These just scratch the surface of today's Favorite Things episode and listen to Jess, Kira, and Val gush about their current interests, and join us at the end for some recommendations! And remember - rescue her before she becomes d…
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259: Guiltless and Chill...Conan the Destroyer
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I am joined by Noah Ryan and Skuff Micksun to watch the 80's masterpiece...Conan the Destroyer. And we talk about other stuff too.By Guiltless Podcast
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Enemies to lovers...a divisive trope! What makes a story enemies to lovers? An initial attraction? A lot of angst? An undeniable yearning? Today, Val, Kira, Az, Kaitlin, and Lorelei discuss - what does enemies to lovers look like to us? (And is Wolverine secretly bi???) P.S. Welcome newbie Lorelei on her first podcast!…
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Special Episode: Michelle Kuzio, Pedro Braun Streb - Xylem and Gerhardt
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In this special episode of the Protein Production Technology International podcast, Michelle Kuzio, Product Manager for North America at Xylem Laboratory Solutions, and Pedro Braun Streb, Deputy Sales Manager for Europe at Gerhardt, discuss their companies' roles in advancing lab solutions and protein analysis. Michelle highlights Xylem’s partnersh…
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EP16: Raising for Research - Financing options for funding fermentation R&D in today’s investing climate
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In this episode of the Protein Production Technology International podcast series, we dive into the dynamic world of research financing for fermentation R&D. Our guests include Wendy Goodson, Vice President of Business Development (Government) at Ginkgo Bioworks, Sharyn Murray, CFA, Senior Manager of Investor Engagement & Financing at The Good Food…
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258: Comedy Curveballs (featuring Cam Godfrey)
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I am joined by Cam Godfrey to discuss her comedy and sketch career, the influences that shaped her style and when your audience isn't into sexual stuff.By Guiltless Podcast
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Deconstructing Twitter Writing "Rules" #5
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Today, Jess, Erika, Alyssa, and Kaitlin delve into three more Twitter writing "rules"- don't edit as you write, writing should be like a woman's dress- long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to keep the reader's interest, and write every day. Bonus rant/tangent from the OG Queen of SSP on various editing "rules" that are really more opi…
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257: A Van With Many Faces (featuring Ben Marthey)
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I am joined by Ben Marthey of Van Arlo to discuss his musical influences, being nominated by the Cleveland Music Awards and the future impact of AI on music.By Guiltless Podcast
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Drawing - digital or traditional and everything in between! At SSP, we have artists all over the spectrum. So today we celebrate some of them! Val and Alyssa get with Jade, Az, and Brittany to discuss drawing styles, programs, and a lot of intricate techniques to enhance lighting and details. We highly recommend the YouTube video for this episode! …
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Special Episode: Chris Hamer and Laura Clews - Mathys & Squire
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In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, host Nick Bradley welcomes Laura Clews and Chris Hamer, partners at IP firm Mathys & Squire. The conversation highlights promising technologies like plant-based meat, cell-cultured meat, insect protein, and precision fermentation, emphasizing challenges like scalability, consumer accep…
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256: Save The Date (featuring Melissa Eadeh)
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I am joined by Melissa Eadeh to discuss her live events for singles, the method she applies to finding her clients matches ands her next potential client...which is Ken Schneck who came to guest host!By Guiltless Podcast
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Today, Kori, Kaitlin, Kassidy, and Jade join Alyssa to talk about one of the most difficult and technical yet enjoyable parts of the craft: dialogue! Listen in to find out how we use it to build our characters, settings, what we do or don’t like about writing it, and stay tuned for some examples generously donated by members of the House!…
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Special Episode: Mohammad El Hajj - Bright Biotech
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In this special episode of the Protein Production Technology International podcast, host Nick Bradley interviews Mohammad El Hajj, CEO of Bright Biotech, a UK-based molecular farming startup. Mohammad shares his journey from Lebanon to Manchester, driven by a passion for biotechnology and a desire to make protein medicines more affordable. Bright B…
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I am joined by Shelley and John Pippin of Brewnuts to discuss creating craft beer based donuts, understanding your role in business and not really wanting to talk to people at parties.By Guiltless Podcast
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What makes a character an orphan? Deadbeat parents? DEAD parents? Plot convenience? All of the above?! Val and Kira call upon Rosa, Courtney, and Clarke to discuss those parentless characters who nevertheless have been called upon for ADVENTURE. We discuss worldbuilding, motivation, and *familial trauma* and that's just the start! >:3 Last of Us sp…
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In this episode of the Protein Production Technology International podcast, George Peppou, CEO & founder of Australia’s Vow, shares his journey into the cultivated meat industry. Starting as a chef with a biochemistry background, George founded Vow to revolutionize the food system by integrating sustainability at its core. He discusses the challeng…
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254: Come Sail Away (featuring Gabriella Sankovic)
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I am joined by Gabriella Sankovic to discuss sailing across the Atlantic, her time living in Cuba and why rum is so important when making a mojito.By Guiltless Podcast
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Erika is joined by Kassidy, Ashley, and Rosa to discuss the forms of narrative conflicts that don't involve "villains," such as conflicts involving pitting the character against nature, society, time, their environment, or the character's self. We finally get to see Rosa during the daytime, the Professor regales us with several examples from her ow…
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253: 1440 Minutes (featuring Jing Lauengco)
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I am joined by market strategist Jing Lauengco to discuss being a disruptor in the industry, her experiences that have shaped her personal and professional life and why you should never protest expensive oat milk.By Guiltless Podcast
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SSP Author Interview: K.R.R. Lockhaven
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Introducing.......Kyle Lockhaven (aka K.R.R. Lockhaven), author of the Azure Archipelago Trilogy! This is the first time we've gotten Kyle to join the podcast, and we're very excited! Join Val, Erika, and Ashley in getting some insider info on Kyle's inspirations and interests! The entire Azure Archipelago Trilogy is available NOW! Go get them for …
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