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Welcome to The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper, where the power of connection, building better relationships, and creating a positive impact on the world take center stage. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore the profound effects that small actions can have on individuals, communities, and the global community as a whole. At the heart of The Ripple Effect Podcast is the belief that every action we take creates a ripple that spreads far beyond its initial impact. Hosted ...
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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes, a well-versed public radio DJ, and singer/songwriter Lizzie No. While we’re not gassing up the banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin, Basic Folk approaches interviews with warmth, humor and insightful (invasive?) questions. This podcast fosters the folk community and showcases a genre that is often misunderstood. Our definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so you’ll hear interviews from Molly Tuttle, Ben Harper ...
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So... what are you wearing? Nothing but headphones, you say? Well that's perfect attire for you to join us, Calina and Saylet, in our new podcast 'Shhh We're Reading Dirty Books'. We welcome adults to listen and join us in our discussions about hot and steamy paranormal romance novels, while also breaking down walls that keep women and our friends from speaking openly about our sexuality and ultimate fantasies. We invite you join us as we enter multiple supernatural worlds and to share your ...
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In the 1960s, Collins evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 60-album body of work, thriving in the music industry for over a half a century. Her latest project, SINCE YOU`VE ASKED is an audio podcast series focusing on some of Collins` favorite musicians, artists and luminaries from her colorful life. A ...
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Call it Good is a podcast about letting go of things—expectations, fear, & perfectionism, by learning to overlook the gap between where you are and where you want to be, and instead honoring the growth along the way. Host Ali Wren chats with authors, creatives, and influencers, along with everyday women. Together they explore the beauty and freedom that can be found when we call something good, even if it’s not perfect.
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If you're looking for recommendations for desserts, might I suggest asking folk music and comedy savant Steve Poltz? This man loves gluten and carb-heavy deserts. He also loves collaborations, camaraderie, creativity and using humor in music. It all began for Poltz, or Poltzy as his friends call him, in his birthplace of Halifax Nova Scotia, making…
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Molly Henery returns to the show for a What's Your Favorite Double Feature segment and she brought Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones and Talk To Me! Lots of tangents abound, as usual, but it's a very fun conversation. Follow Molly on Twitter @BloggingBanshee Follow the podcast at CreepyAndGeeky.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Robert at Geekthulhu.com⁠⁠⁠Music i…
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In book one of the Girl Games series, we meet Scarlett Grey, an assassin who is trying to reclaim her status in society and enemy/love interest, Quinn Adams, an alchemist with poisons that is putting Scarlett out of a job. When the Magician Queen secretly offers them an interesting deal, Scarlett and Quinn have to put aside their hatred/attraction …
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Hey, it's just you and me in today's podcast, and I've got a little secret to share with you. Before I spill the beans, I want to say how much I appreciate the people who support and give feedback on our podcast releases. I constantly listen to what Ripplers say. To those suggesting another solo episode, this one's for you. By this point, I can't e…
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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! I am awestruck with the charm and charisma of Texas Country Musician Bri Bagwell - most impressively demonstrated on her podcast Only Vans, where she talks to her friends in her van (actually she recently upgraded to an…
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Iowa folk music icon Greg Brown is living that retired life. After playing his farewell retirement concert in 2023, he's returned with a new book: Ring Around The Moon: A Songbook, which highlights a song selection personally picked by the songwriter himself, as well as family photos, personal anecdotes and self-penned drawings. The book features a…
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Ashley Thomas from Podcast-616 and We Are Starfleet returns to the show for a fun discussion of the MCU Disney+ show She-Hulk! Follow Ashley on Twitter @TheNerdyBlogger⁠⁠Follow the podcast at CreepyAndGeeky.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Robert at Geekthulhu.com⁠⁠Music is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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After banjo player Kaïa Kater attended Americana Fest in 2016, the music industry started telling her she was a part of the genre, which encompasses all kinds of roots music, acoustic music, folk music, singer-songwriter and alternative country music. She was singing about heavy themes like historical trauma, her cultural heritage (her father is fr…
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Harper Smith returns to the show to discuss The Thing and The Hateful Eight and the conversation explores the directors who made them more than the movies themselves since the movies have already been covered in earlier episodes. It's a great chat, filled with lots of fun moments.Follow the podcast at CreepyAndGeeky.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Robert at Geekth…
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Samwise (yup, that’s his name) and his boss, Jonathan, don’t see eye-to-eye about how Sam manages one of Jonathan’s stores. But things take a turn after Sam feigns amnesia after hitting his head on a bathroom display after Jonathan fires him after a disagreement. Not wanting to be sued, Jonathan invites Sam to stay with him until he is fully recove…
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Frontman ​Ryan ​Miller joins us ​to ​talk ​about ​all ​things ​Guster. ​From ​their ​tried ​and ​true ​collaborative ​writing ​process ​to ​the ​theatrical ​delights ​of ​their ​recent "We ​Also ​Have ​Eras" ​tour, ​to ​what ​it ​really ​looks ​like ​to ​make ​environmental ​sustainability ​a ​priority ​on ​tour. Guster ​has just released ​their ​9…
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Violet Hammond returns to the show to get into the somewhat maligned fourth Thor movie. What did you think of it? Does this episode make you want to revisit it?Follow Violet by going to her Linktree⁠⁠Follow the podcast at CreepyAndGeeky.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Robert at Geekthulhu.com⁠⁠Music is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twit…
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Talk about a career pivot! My friend Emily Leach is living her dream and finding her true calling in the process. I n this episode, you'll meet one of the sweetest and kindest people you could ever hope to have in your life. Emily Leach, or should I say Captain Emily Leach, is a certified sailing instructor who helps women learn the beautiful art o…
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I hate surprises. However, Oklahoma's pride and joy John Moreland surprised us with his latest album Visitor and I guess I'm okay with it. Moreland's gone back to a sparse acoustic instrumentation, unlike the electronic sound (which I also loved) on his previous release, 2022's Birds in the Ceiling. Recently, he took a page from his wife Pearl Rach…
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On this What's Your Favorite Double Feature episode, Alice Boyd-Leslie returns to the show to talk about the We Craven directed meta slashers, New Nightmare and Scream.Follow Alice on Twitter @aboydleslieFollow the podcast at CreepyAndGeeky.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Robert at Geekthulhu.com⁠⁠⁠Music is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper…
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In book two of The Lost Girls series, we get Goldie’s story. Yes, she eats porridge all day long after inheriting a big old house with barrels and barrels of it, and she tries out different beds that just don’t seem right. At first. That is until she tries out her grumpy neighbor’s, Ted’s, bed and it’s just right. Yup - Ted. Who is a shape-shifting…
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Barnstar!, Boston's premiere kinda bluegrass and definitely bombastic band, has released their new album Furious Kindness and we're #blessed to welcome Mark Erelli and Zachariah Hickman to the pod. Originally a fun side hustle and bluegrass vehicle for Zack, the group, which also includes Charlie Rose and Taylor and Jake Armerding, started very cas…
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Ashley Thomas is back for the MCU Disney+ show Ms Marvel. How does she relate to Kamala? Find out by listening now!Follow Ashley on Twitter @TheNerdyBlogger⁠⁠Follow the podcast at CreepyAndGeeky.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Robert at Geekthulhu.com⁠⁠Music is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Two long-time collaborators, cellist Francesa Ter-Berg and violinist Flora Curazon, Fran & Flora, have bonded over their obsession with ancient music, rooted in Eastern European and Jewish culture, for over a dozen years. Together and separately, the English musicians have been studying with teachers of ethnomusicology in places like Transylvania a…
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Violet Hammond returns to the show to talk about Tim Burton's horror offerings, Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd, while also providing some musical perspective, as well as the usual tangents we get into when she's on the show!Follow Violet by going to her LinktreeFollow the podcast at CreepyAndGeeky.com⁠⁠Follow Robert at Geekthulhu.com⁠Music is "Grat…
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You guys - these forty-something-year-olds bone. Join us as we meet Maggie, a 48-year-old introverted, single mom who loves her son and is a gamer. While trying to set an example for her freshman in college son, Kit, she agrees to be more outgoing if he does the same on campus. So she joins a raid on an RPG and meets the leader of the guild, colleg…
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I'm not in Disneyland right now, but asking about the process of bringing Disney attractions to life takes my adrenaline rush sky high. Getting an idea of how the magic happens makes it even more magical! Today's special guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast is Former Walt Disney Imagineer—Brian Collins. You might be wondering, "What's an Imagineer? …
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Billy Bragg joins lizzie and Cindy on-board Cayamo to talk about songwriting, social justice, punk rock and, of course, The Little Guy (Bragg's nickname for Woody Guthrie). In our interview we talked about using humor as a way to connect to his audience, so that he can bring up his political activism like fighting for transgender rights, the import…
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Take a trip into the MCU multiverse with Doctor Strange, America Chavez, and The Scarlet Witch as Cat Voleur joins me to talk about Multiverse of Madness!Follow Cat on Twitter @Cat_Voleur⁠⁠Music is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CreepyAndGeeky…
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Steve talks Star Wars, connection points and just how different the universe might have been had he been the Chosen One and asked to sit next to The Emperor AKA George Lucas. This fun solo (as in Han) episode is like an exploration of the cave on The Dagoba System (Yoda's swampy home) except it's scarier. Because you look into the deep crevices of …
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Singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla and her band (bassist Pete Olynciw, drummer Shawn Meyers and guitarist Nahum Zdybel) join us onboard the Cayamo cruise to go through their incredible, righteous and fun new record Sun Without Heat. It is a Leyla McCalla solo album but no solo artist is an island! Once we saw Leyla perform with her band, with whom she…
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Kat Hughes returns to the show to talk about Looper and Come True. What time travel series influenced both of these movies? Find out by listening!Follow Kat on Twitter @GizmoShikariMusic is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CreepyAndGeeky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Jewelry store heiress, Vivian, was always supposed to marry well. And in her parents eyes, well meant filthy rich. So when her father saw an opportunity to arrange an engagement for her with one of New York society’s richest bachelors, he couldn’t help pass it up, even if it was a blackmail scheme. Dante Russo is arrogant, dominating, sexy, and a b…
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I was so honored to interview former L.A. Times reporter and Amazon MGM executive Lorenza Muñoz in this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast. Lorenza is an incredible entrepreneur on a mission to create connection, community and collaboration together to create even bigger Ripples in the world. Connecting as human beings is in our evolutionary natu…
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Siri Undlin, better known as Humbird, is a talented singer-songwriter from the Twin Cities with deep roots in Minnesota music and the land that surrounds her. Growing up, she was a true cold weather kid who loved hockey during winter In Minnesota, but also loved music and feeding her vivid imagination. Her love of music was nurtured by her parents,…
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New guest Gabriella Foor joins me to talk about the MCU Disney+ show Moon Knight.Follow Gabriella on Twitter @lavelavioletaMusic is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CreepyAndGeeky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Geekthulhu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Creepy …
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We're live at sea! lizzie and Cindy recorded this episode onboard Cayamo, which is a singer/songwriter cruise that's been sailing yearly since 2008 and is one of the best music festivals we've attended. AND it's another edition of FOLK DEBATE CLUB. This time it's Community vs Capitalism! Our panel features Jenny Owen Youngs (musician and co-host of…
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Ashley Thomas returns to the show for What's Your Favorite Double Feature with The Menu and Fresh.⁠Follow Ashley on Twitter @TheNerdyBlogger⁠Music is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CreepyAndGeeky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Geekthulhu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Welcome back to Mystic Bayou, where a tiny town meets supernatural meets strong women and hot men. We are excited to get back into this series and review book three. Sonja is human and Dr. Hottie, I mean, Dr. Will, is a selkie shifter. The story continues as our main characters continue to manage and uncover the mystery of the magical rift that is …
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Originally from Greenville Georgia, musician Jontavious Willis is a Blues music phenom. When we talk about the Blues, the phrase or the word "torchbearer" comes up a lot when it comes to young, new Blues artists. I think of that word as a double edged sword. When you think of a torchbearer, you think about someone who's carrying on a flame that was…
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Julia Mercado returns to the show to help run down all the Spider-Versal shenanigans in the MCUs finale of the Spider-Man trilogy!⁠Follow Julia on Twitter @TheMarketTweets⁠Music is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CreepyAndGeeky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Geekt…
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After watching and listening to Molly Carroll's TEDx Talk, I instantly felt that she is one of a kind. I'm repeatedly screaming in my head, "She's a Rippler!" We featured Molly's talk in one of our TED Ripples for our Connect + Grow Ripple Coaching membership. To say it was a hit with our members would be an understatement! Here's the link to her T…
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Coincidentally, long-time friends Aoife O'Donovan and Dawn Landes both have new albums with strong feminist themes, so I (Cindy) wanted to interview them together and talk about WOMEN. Aoife's album, All My Friends, is specifically centered around Carrie Chapman Catt, a prominent leader in the Suffragist Movement, and her work in the fight for the …
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Two broken people rekindle a romance years after a heart wrenching break up. Having just run away from a very abusive husband, Elle returns to care for her family’s farm in Wyoming and into the comfort and safety of her parents and two sisters. Blake has burnt many bridges across town and never got over her leaving him to start a new life in Califo…
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Today is the start of a new regular feature on the show where Donna, from the Donna Tha Dead Podcast, joins me for a short time at the beginning of the episode to talk about what we've watched or read that was creepy or geeky that week, plus any news on upcoming movies, etc. Then, I'm joined by Ariel Powers-Schaub to talk about her new upcoming boo…
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Acclaimed bluegrass musician Missy Raines is also a very cool and funny lady originally from West Virginia, not far from the Maryland border and the city of Cumberland. First of all, I had questions for her about why people from West Virginia are SO into their state. She gets into that and also the influence of the rich tapestry of bluegrass music …
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It's time for some holiday cheer with the Avengers resident bowman, Hawkeye! Ashley Thomas returns to the show to talk about Clint Barton and Kate Bishop and the merry adventures they have!Follow Ashley on Twitter @TheNerdyBloggerMusic is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Twit…
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When you think of the words "light" and "color," the first things to probably pop out of your mind are the color wheel or the kindergarten book that explains the basic concept of colors to kids. But did you know that light and colors go beyond what you see? In today's episode, join me and Leanne Venier as we talk about the science behind the healin…
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Bob Hillman had a real thing going on in the early 2000's. He had made waves in New York City rubbing shoulders with some of the finest songwriters of the era at places like the open mic, Fast Folk and The Living Room, the singer-songwriter was creatively fulfilled, but not gaining the momentum in order to experience strategic growth in folk music.…
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Our first historical romance for the pod! Bringing Down the Duke introduces the issues surrounding women’s rights in the late 1800s England and makes for a great conversation. Join us as we meet Annabelle, a ‘commoner’ who just wants to live the way every woman should be able to live - free from the confines of the rules of men. After being one of …
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Kristy Adams returns to the show to talk about 80s fitness horror flicks Killer Workout and Death Spa. Get your cardio and burn some calories while you listen to us talk!⁠Follow Kristy on Twitter @NightmareKristyMusic is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Creepy…
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Continuing on our trek through the MCUs phase 4, Donna Tha Dead returns to talk about Eternals.Follow Donna on Twitter @donnathadead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CreepyAndGeeky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Geekthulhu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Creepy and Geeky te…
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Joe Pug will not engage in the Left-Brained Vs Right-Brained debate. His artistry and pragmatic business sense have lived in actual parallel through his music career. His songwriting and creativity are fueled by passion and result in dramatic and exciting songs, as on his new album Sketch of a Promised Departure. He also has stayed ahead of the cur…
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Amber Knapp returns to the show with a fun 80s What's Your Favorite Double Feature: Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge and Chopping Mall!Follow Amber on Twitter @Another4TheFireMusic is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CreepyAndGeeky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Katrina returns for a second week in a row to talk about the second movie in the MCUs Phase 4, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings.Follow Katrina on Twitter @rckmnky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music is "Gratitude" by Harper Smith ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Harper on Twitter @HarperisjustOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CreepyAndGeeky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@…
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