Two amateur authors and amateur humans—Daniel and Dina—discuss all things writing and books, and re-tell chaotic life adventures from cults to exes that think they’re horses. We’ve got you covered in this comedic and sarcastic, life-centered podcast. Follow us as we fail to not make it weird.
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Welcome to “Hoosier Casefile,” a podcast that delves into Indiana true crime cases.
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This is your bi-weekly deep dive on making, DIY, electronics, and technical topics of interest to the radio amateur. Join your host George KJ6VU and the HRWB team as they discuss current developments in ham radio while introducing listeners to a plethora of topics and skills such as test equipment, 3D Printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more. Ham radio is a hobby of hobbies - George and team introduce hams of all ages to experimenting and learning within ham radio, which can be one of the m ...
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Can a grilled cheese sandwich really be the key to an unforgettable podcast episode? Join us as we explore everything from the irresistible charm of this comfort food to Dina's fabulous double buns. In this episode, we reminisce about 90s and early 2000s makeup trends, engage in playful banter about selling the show, and give a heartfelt shoutout t…
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HRWB 216 - Starter Workbench Gear with Alan W2AEW
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In this episode we talk with Alan Wolke, W2AEW, an expert in electronic test equipment. Alan has a fantastic YouTube channel where he educates us about test equipment, circuit design and electronics theory. Alan talks about the projects on his bench and discusses the use of various types of electronic test equipment and has advice for setting up yo…
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Belle Gunness aka "The La Porte Ghoul" (Episode 1.6)
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Belle Gunness of La Porte, Indiana is one of America’s first female serial killers. It is estimated that she may have killed 40 people, maybe even more, between 1884-1908. Her crimes occurred in Illinois and also Indiana.By Quigley Productions, LLC
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Ever wondered what happens when a mischievous gnome, Taylor Swift conspiracy theories, and a fictional supervillain collide in a podcast episode? This week on Don't Make It Weird, Daniel, Dinasaurus, and Sean serve up a cocktail of hilarity and unexpected twists with our special guest, the talented author Matthew Siadak. Hold onto your cosmic bedaz…
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Join us for an entertaining episode of "Don't Make it Weird," where we're thrilled to host Abby Simpson, a passionate Canadian writer and historical fiction enthusiast. We kick-start with a playful chat about oven settings and Canadian city hierarchies, sprinkled with Abby's witty Canada facts. Trust us, you'll be laughing as we take some good-natu…
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HRWB 215 - TNC'S and Trackers with Scott, N1VG, of Argent Data Systems
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In this episode we meet Scott, N1VG, the owner of Argent Data Systems. Scott is a long time maker and innovator that has brought several ham radio and commercial communications products to market including TNC's (Terminal Node Controllers), APRS trackers, weather stations and even a LED illuminated hula hoop ! We talk about Scott's inspiration, des…
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The One Where We're Under Authority (Dina Escapes A Cult Pt. V)
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Content Warning: The upcoming discussion delves into topics related to religious beliefs, strict traditional gender roles, sexual abuse, and practices that some may find restrictive or controversial. This episode in particular goes heavy on the topic of sexual abuse. Please practice good self-care, and proceed with caution if you're sensitive to su…
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The Disappearance of Daniel Reaves (Episode 1.5)
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Daniel Reaves was a 25-year-old young man, with a girlfriend of seven years and a small child, when on Sunday, May 4, 2008, he vanished in the early morning hours under mysterious circumstances from Madison, Indiana.By Quigley Productions, LLC
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The One Where Batman Doesn't Give Head
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Ever wondered if Batman's a giver or a taker in the bedroom? We're not holding back in this hilariously unfiltered episode of the Don't Make It Weird Podcast! We kick things off with some lively banter, including updates on Dina's toddler, Zebra, and his new molars. Producer Sean chimes in with his signature wit, and Dina shares her recent success …
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HRWB 214 - Field Day 2024 Debrief with Randy K7AGE and Josh K7OSH
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In this episode we meet famous YouTuber, Randy, K7AGE, and Hoodview ARC VP Josh, K7OSH, to talk about our Field Day experiences and what makes a good club Field Day event. Josh is the Field Day Chairman of the Hoodview ARC and organized a great FD event. Randy came up to join us for the FD weekend, did some operating and shot some great videos of t…
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The Disturbing Case of Sylvia Likens (Episode 1.4)
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The 1965 death of 16-year-old Sylvia Likens shocked the state of Indiana and the entire nation. 59 years later, it is still regarded as one of the worst cases of child abuse in our state's history. What can we learn from the disturbing case of Sylvia Likens?By Quigley Productions, LLC
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The One With The Optimal Orgy Etiquette
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Ever wondered about the bizarre connection between nipples and teeth? Or how neglecting your virtual Neopets might just make you a quadrillionaire? Get ready for a rollercoaster of fun as Season 3 of the Don't Make it Weird Podcast kicks off with Daniel and Dina's wild banter. Dina's amusing fact-sharing and her carefree bottle-of-margarita antics …
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The episode takes a conspiratorial twist when we dig into the mysterious disappearance of Kate Middleton. Amid community efforts to recover a missing piece for Dina and her Kickstarter success story, we dive into gripping conspiracy theories about the British royal family. From speculating on Queen Elizabeth's secret demise to debating the relevanc…
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HRWB 213 - Radio Rejuvenation with Dan Quigley N7HQ
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In this episode we bring back our good friend Dan Quigley, N7HQ, to talk about restoring older radio equipment. Should you return an old radio to it's original state or repurpose the chassis for a more modern project with the look and feel of a classic radio of the past? We explore various approaches to restoring radio equipment including tools, te…
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Edward Maust: Hammond's Serial Killer (Episode 1.3)
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The case we discuss in this episode happened in our hometown of Hammond, Indiana. David Edward Maust was a serial killer, who murdered three Hammond boys and buried them in his basement. His crimes shocked the nation upon his arrest in December of 2003.By Quigley Productions, LLC
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The One Where Dina Escapes A Cult Pt. IV (The One Where We Grow Up Gothard)
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Can a lack of hugs spark a hilarious debate? Celebrate our third anniversary and the thrilling end of season two of the "Don't Make It Weird" podcast! This episode is packed with laughs as we reminisce about our journey, featuring Daniel's infamous intros, comedic mishaps, and a hilarious mix-up between "quokka" and "quaker." Dina shares her amusin…
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HRWB 212 - Networking and Field Day Prep with Colin Vallance KC8DHY
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In this episode we meet Colin Vallance, KC8DHY, a professional network engineer who also manages the WiFi network at DefCon and other events. We talk with Colin about how to set up your network in the ham stack. We also have a round table discussion about our plans for Field Day 2024.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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Missing: Chenell Renee Gilbert (Episode 1.2)
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June 9, 2020, was the last time Chenell Renee Gilbert would be seen. Her last known whereabouts were around 6 am that morning near Rockville and South Girl’s School Road at a home in the SunGate housing edition on the far east side of Indianapolis, Indiana. This case has baffled law enforcement and the family of this loving mother, grandmother, and…
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HRWB 211 - Project TouCans with Hamilton Carter KD0FNR, and Hamie Carter KO6BTY
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In this episode we meet Hamilton Carter, KD0FNR and his daughter, Hamie Carter, KO6BTY. This amazing father / daughter team have build and deployed multiple creative radio projects. One in particular, Project TouCans, puts a QRP transciever right at the dipole antenna feed point eliminating coax cables and communicates with the operator's station o…
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Vanishing Women of The Indiana Dunes State Park (Episode 1.1)
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Saturday, July 2, 1966, was a hot and sunny day at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Porter Indiana. Three young women, 19-year-old Patricia Blough, 21-year-old Ann Miller, and 19-year-old Renee Bruhl, were spending the day together at the beach. Around noon, the three women were seen getting onto a boat with a dark-haired man. They would nev…
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HRWB 209 - A Conversation with Kirk Kleinschmidt NT0Z
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Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z, has a deep background in radio and communications having spent over 30 years writing about radio. Kirk is a former Assistant Managing Editor for QST by the ARRL, aughor of the book Stealth Amateur Radio and has been a regular columnist for Monitoring Times and Popular Communications. You can follow Kirk today in his regular…
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HRWB 210 - Flex Radio 8400 / 8600 New Product Announcement
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This is a special edition featuring Mike Walker, VA3MW from Flex Radio, telling us all about the newly announced Flex 8400 / 8600 radios. Mike is at Hamvention 2024 and took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to tell us all about the new radios.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 208 - Modern MultiMeters with Dr. Doug Millar K6JEY
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In this episode we have our good friend, Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY, join us to talk about multi meters, what they do and buying recommendations. Every ham radio operator or DIY electronics fan needs a good multi meter. But should you spend $20 or $200 on a meter and what's the difference? Doug explains it all.…
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HRWB 207 - Coaxial Stub Filters and Portable Operating with Daniel WV1T
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In this episode we meet Daniel Winn, WV1T, a very active portable ham radio opertor. Daniel was searching for a way to filter out strong local signals when operating in the field and he started building stub tuned filters with coaxial cable. This simple and cost effective approach is a great way to build notch filters that can significantly reduce …
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HRWB 206 - Operating from Challenging Locations with Dr. Charles Powell NK8O
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In this episode we meet our good friend, Dr. Charles Powell, NK8O. Charles is medical doctor specializing in neonatal infant care. In addition to his professional accomplishments as a doctor, musician, and head of a medical non-profit organization, Charles is an avid portable radio operator and has logged many thousands of contacts from all over th…
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HRWB 205 - Universal Radio Controller with Mark Herbert G1LRO
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In this episode we meet Mark Herbert, G1LRO, designer of the Universal Radio Controller. We talk all about ham radio project building and Mark's journey of discovery as he envisioned the URC. Taking an idea, overcoming challenges and turning it into something that people can use and be inspired by.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 204 - Modern Contesting with Dr. Scott Wright K0MD and Remaking The Digikeyer with Don Johanneck
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In this episode we have two great interviews. We kick things off with Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD, who clues us in on the latest hapennings in the world of contesting. Technical innovations, operating tips and ways to encourage new hams to take up contesting. Scott is a great ambassador and spokesperson for amateur radio. We also interview Don Johanneck…
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If you've ever wondered whether an elephant is more akin to a dog or a cat, or if you've found yourself lost in the peculiarities of Australian slang, buckle up for this wild literary escapade. With the brilliant Dzintra (Zee) Sullivan in the mix, we're throwing the rulebook out the window and serving up a feast of storytelling with a side of irrev…
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HRWB 203 - Creative Antenna Projects with Ben Eadie VE6SFX
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In this episode we meet Ben, VE6SFX, who was licensed just a year ago and has already pushed the bounderies of antenna design and construction with an energetic and creative approach. As a professional special effects and prop maker for the movie and TV industry, Ben has come up with novel construction methods including a cloth J-pole, mobile slot …
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HRWB 202 - Cool Radio Projects with Ara N6ARA
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In this episode we meet Ara Kourchians, N6ARA, a real life professional aerospace robotics expert and avid portable ham radio operator. Ara has engiuneered some really cool products that he makes available through his web site N6ARA Electronics at www.n6ara.comBy Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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Daniel and Dinasaurus, your beloved raconteurs, are back to whisk you through a whirlwind of absurdities and heartfelt realness in this week's brand new episode of Don't Make It Weird. This time, Producer Sean forgot to record the footage for the first 20 minutes. OOPS! From Dina's quick-witted recap of what we missed, to Danq's progressive shirt u…
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HRWB 201 - Conversation with Eric Guth from the QSO Today Podcast and HRWBOTA Update
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In this episode we talk with Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, the host of the QSO Today podcast and good freind of the show. We get an update on Eric's ham radio activites and celebrate passing the 200th episode milestone of the HRWB podcast. We also get an update on HRWBOTA, Ham Radio Workbenches On The Air.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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In this episode we are joined by many close friends of the show to celebrate our 200th anniversary. We kick things off with Jeremy KF7IJZ co-founder of the show along with George KJ6VU. We are also joined by Dan N7HQ, Paul WD9GCO, Troy K4JDA, Vince VE6LK, Mark N6MTS, and Thomas K4SWL. We take a look back over the first 200 episodes and look to the …
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