Best Erik Myers Podcasts (2024)

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120 — Erik Burnham & Sarah Myer of Saturday Morning Adventures: IDW TMNT 40th Anniversary Special 1:18:11

12d ago1:18:11

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by writer Erik Burnham and artist Sarah Myer of IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures. They all discuss issues 12, 13 and 14 in depth, discusses the plot where Ogg has the 1987 TMNT meet various other incarnations of the characters. Additionally, Burnham and Myer discuss the …

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123 — Granite Con 2024: September 21 & 22, 2024 in Manchester, NH 22:44

2h ago22:44

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Granite Con co-owner Chris Proulx about how Granite Con became an annual TMNT con, highlights from the past and what to expect this year, including a sum-up of all the guests from the storied history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 2024's Granite Con is going to be on September 21 and 22 at the …

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122 — Retailers Special #1 1:25:42

5d ago1:25:42

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with four retailers that specialize in various TMNT products. @2ndtimearoundtoysandcomics is a Las Vegas-based retro toy dealer. @east_coast_toyz is a New England-based retro toy dealer. @pixels2perlers sells Perler bead art based on retro video games. @customhatsny makes TMNT hats from reto bedsheets. Fi…

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121 — Woodman Museum, Dover, NH: Executive Director Jonathan Nichols on TMNT Exhibit 22:00

8d ago22:00

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks to Jonathan Nichols, executive director of the Woodman Museum in Dover, New Hampshire. Dover is the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and was recently honored with an historical marker and a memorial manhole cover on the spot where Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird first conceived of the Ninja Tu…

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119 — Tristan Jones & Paul Harmon from Tales of the TMNT Vol.2 : IDW TMNT 40th Anniversary Special 44:10

16d ago44:10

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker continues coverage of the IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Special by welcoming writer Tristan Jones and artist Paul Harmon. Jones and Harmon worked together on Tales of the TMNT Volume 2 back in the 2000's, telling stories about a NYC gang war the Turtles got pulled into and they return for th…

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118 — Lloyd Goldfine, Emilio Lopez, Khary Randolph from TMNT 2003: IDW TMNT 40th Anniversary Special 43:51

19d ago43:51

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Continuing the TURTLE TRACKS coverage for IDW's TMNT 40th Anniversary special, Brian VanHooker interviews Lloyd Goldfine, executive producer of TMNT 2003, as well as artists Emilio Lopez and Khary Randolph. All three of them discuss the behind-the-scenes world of the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series as well as coming back to the franchise f…

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117 — Chris Allan: IDW TMNT 40th Anniversary Special 42:10

23d ago42:10

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes back to the podcast Chris Allan, artist for Archie Comics Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures. On July 11, 2024, IDW comics is releasing a special for the 40th anniversary of the TMNT which revisits many of the franchise's past iterations. Among them is a four-page story set in the Archie Comics co…

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Geoff Wisner - A Year of Birds 28:59

23d ago28:59

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Geoff Wisner's A Year of Birds is a work of art as well as a work of literature. With 150 watercolors and field sketches by renowned bird artist Barry Van Dusen and a foreword by celebrated naturalist Peter Alden, the author of numerous Audubon Field Guides, Henry David Thoreau's writings on birds are showcased in a way never seen before. Unlike pr…

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116 — Playmates Toys: Exclusive Announcents for 2024 including SDCC Exclusive! 47:56

29d ago47:56

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Pat Linden and Jeff Trojan, two Vice Presidents of Boys Marketing for Playmates Toys who announce a TON of new TMNT releases for 2024 including: (1)The 2024 SDCC Exclusive for Playmates will be a B&W VERSION of the SKETCH TURTLES — (2) the classic PIZZA SHOOTER vehicle is being rereleased — (3) The c…

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115 — Luis Antonio Delgado: colorist for TMNT IDW Comics 1:02:17

1M ago1:02:17

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Luis Antonio Delgado, a prolific colorist for IDW comics. While he's worked on such franchises as Ghostbusters and Transformers, Delgado has been a regular colorist for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles since The Last Ronin, and now is the colorist for all the Last Ronin books as well as TMNT Saturday M…

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114 — Beau Allen: Shredder in TMNT: Coming Out of Their Shells 35:32

1M ago35:32

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by actor Beau Allen, who played the Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Their Shells. Allen recalls doing the show at Radio City Music Hall, Appearing on Oprah and his thoughts on Shredder's oversized helmet.Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagr…

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113 — Francis Moss: writer and assistant story editor on TMNT 1987 56:19

2M ago56:19

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Francis Moss who served as the Assistant Story Editor on the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, as well as the writer for 15 episodes. Moss discusses working for years on the series, editing over 100 episodes as well as creating characters like Zach the Fifth Turtle and Shredder's Mom.Sound…

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Sarah T. Dubb - Birding with Benefits 31:48

2M ago31:48

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Sarah T. Dubb's, Birding with Benefits, published by Gallery Books is a romance novel about a divorcée who embarks on her “year of yes” and crosses paths with a shy and sensitive birdwatcher who changes her life. Newly divorced, almost-empty-nester Celeste is finally seeking adventure and putting herself first, clichés be damned. So when a friend a…

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112 — Rich Hedden & Tom McWeeney: creative duo on Mirage TMNT 'Spaced Out!' trilogy 56:45

2M ago56:45

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker interviews 'Roachmill' creators Rich Hedden & Tom McWeeney. In the classic Mirage Teeange Mutant Ninja Turtles series, Hedden & McWeeney wrote and illustrated issues #34, #38, #39 and #40. The latter three were the infamously wacky 'Spaced Out!' story which saw Raphael abducted by aliens. The duo share how they…

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111 — Gary Anthony Williams: Bebop in 2016 film TMNT: Out of the Shadows 40:59

2M ago40:59

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Gary Anthony Williams, an actor known for 'The Boondocks,' 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and, most importantly to TMNT fans, he played Bebop in the 2016 film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.' Williams explains that he was a Bebop fan going back to the 1987 series, how he prepared for t…

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110 — Erick Roman: Warrior Pins on Instagram, host of Pin Pals Podcast 47:49

2M ago47:49

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with his friend Erik Roman, a die-hard fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In addition to creating awesome TMNT pins for his Warrior Pins account on Instagram, Roman is the host of the Pin Pals podcast, all about the world of pin collecting. Sound engineering by Ian Williams.Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODC…

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Jeff Ollerton - Birds and Flowers 36:23

3M ago36:23

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Jeff Ollerton's Birds and Flowers explores the relationships between plants and birds which first emerged at least 50 million years ago and over time have influenced the evolution of both groups. This groundbreaking book is the first to deal with pollinating birds in all their diversity, involving almost 1,390 avian species interacting with tens of…

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109 — George Goodchild: character designer on TMNT 1987 cartoon 54:02

3M ago54:02

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with George Goodchild, who was the character designer on the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon for most of the series. Goodchild designed the baby Turtles, Kerma, Hokum Hare and many others. He also adapted characters like Groundchuck and Dirtbag from their toy form into their animated incarnation…

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108 — Tom Waltz & Sophie Campbell: writers of IDW's TMNT series 1:47:27

3M ago1:47:27

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In this very special episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Tom Waltz and Sophie Campbell, the writers behind IDW's ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. With issue #150 on the horizon — coming out 4/24/2024 — both writers reflect on the longest, most in-depth run in the entire history of the TMNT. Waltz talks about the first 100 issues,…

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#300 Celebrating a Journey of Connection, Diversity, and Discovery 1:05:30

3M ago1:05:30

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Three hundred episodes in, and here we stand at the precipice of a momentous pause – a time to reflect on the profound connections and conversations that have shaped this podcast's journey. From the early days of syncing episodes with the first iPod Nano, I've walked a path of personal and professional evolution alongside DevJourney. Each recording…

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107 — Justin Ishmael: toy designer and former CEO/creative director of Mondo 59:20

3M ago59:20

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In this epsiode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Justin Ishmael, a toy designer who has been behind a number of awesome TMNT releases over the past decade. As the Creative Director and CEO of Mondo Toys, he oversaw the creation of the 1/6 Mondo set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the "First Turtle" based on Kevin Eastman's original TMNT drawi…

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106 — Aaron Hazouri: artist for NECA toys (2nd Appearance) 46:03

3M ago46:03

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NECA artist Aaron Hazouri returns to Turtle Tracks Podcast with host Brian VanHooker to chat about the new releases for this year's Target Haulathon. Hazouri did the box art for the new Pizza Club versions of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and he breaks down the development of that artwork with NECA and Nickelodeon. Sound engineering by Ian Willi…

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#299 John Chan is building on his learning superpower 50:10

3M ago50:10

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Ever found yourself at the crossroads of passion and profession, wondering if your varied experiences could weave into a successful career tapestry? John Chan's story is a testament to that possibility. From a high school enthusiast tinkering with CSS to a Taekwondo black belt with international laurels, John's eclectic background illustrates the v…

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105 — Patrick Ehlers: writer of TMNT Sourcebook 49:46

4M ago49:46

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by writer Patrick Ehlers. Ehlers is the author of the IDW's TMNT oral history featured alongside issue #100 as well as the new TMNT sourcebook. The two of them discuss IDW's amazing run of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and the first part of Ehler's four-part sourcebook. Part Two is on sale 4/3/2…

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Gretchen Newberry - The Nighthawk's Evening 19:58

4M ago19:58

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Gretchen Newberry's The Nighthawk Evening focuses on the bird itself—its complex conservation status and cultural significance—and the larger, often hidden world of nocturnal animals. Along the way, she gives readers insight into the daily life of a scientist, especially one who works primarily at night. The Nighthawk’s Evening uses one scientist a…

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#298 Denzil Eden experimented toward AI success 43:42

4M ago43:42

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Have you ever wondered how a symphony of ones and zeros harmonizes with the delicate touch of piano keys? Our latest guest, Denzil Eden, an MIT and Harvard alum with a storied tenure at Microsoft, bridges this seemingly vast chasm with grace. In a heart-to-heart, she illuminates the intricate dance between her love for AI and the creative pulse of …

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104 — Vincenzo Federici: artist for IDW's TMNT comics 59:48

4M ago59:48

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Vincenzo Federici, an artist on the IDW Comics Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Here, Vincenzo discusses developing his take on the TMNT and what Turtle-Mania was like in his native Italy. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turt…

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#297 Brit Myers from Math Major to DevOps & Leadership 44:33

4M ago44:33

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Meet Brit Myers, VP of Engineering at System Initiatives, who turned her late start into a celebrated career in software engineering. She swaps stories about the self-doubt she wrestled with, the internship that fueled her passion, and how she discovered that forging ahead and tempering expectations can unearth success. Brit's insights are a treasu…

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103 — Beth Mitchroney: writer for Archie Comics TMNT Adventures 1:03:53

4M ago1:03:53

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Beth Mitchroney about the old days of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Mirage Studios. In addition to writing Archie's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures comics issues #3 and #4 — along with her husband, artist Ken Mitchroney — Beth was in charge of responding to fan mail sent into Mirage. In thi…

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#296 Katherine Lewis from teaching to lifelong learning at LinkedIn 43:17

4M ago43:17

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to shatter the mold and passionately pursue a career in tech? Katherine Lewis joins us to share her extraordinary journey in software engineering, offering a candid look at the trials and triumphs that have defined her path. From overcoming gender stereotypes to the pivotal advice that changed her career traject…

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102 — Dan Shoening: artist for IDW's TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures comic 46:33

4M ago46:33

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker interviews comic book artist Dan Shoening, who is a regular penciler on IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures. The two discuss how Shoening so perfectly captures the look of the 1987 TMNT cartoon, as well as his favorite characters to work with. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follo…

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#295 Elise Carmichael has a challenges-driven career 45:45

4M ago45:45

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Embark on a remarkable tech odyssey with Elise Carmichael, whose formative years tinkering with a Commodore 64 paved the way to her influential tenure as CTO at Lakeside. Throughout our conversation, Elise's melodious passion for music intertwines with her tech expertise, illustrating how harmonious blends of interests can propel one's career traje…

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101 — Dan Duncan: artist for IDW's TMNT comics 37:20

4M ago37:20

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Dan Duncan, who penciled the first 12 issues of the IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. The two discuss his take on the turtles, his designs for characters like Shredder, Old Hob and General Krang as well as what it was like to return for issue #150. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Tur…

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Jordan Spalding - Black-throated Blue Warbler 24:09

5M ago24:09

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Jordan Spalding's Black-throated Blue Warbler looks into the life of a female black-throated blue warbler throughout a single breeding season, from migration to migration. It is an exploration of the natural environment and a celebration of the tenacity of life. As well as delving into where the natural sciences meet the natural world and the impac…

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#294 Erik Gross from the Navy to seeing life as a collaborative exercise 46:41

5M ago46:41

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When his father cracked open the case of a Vic-20 computer, little did he know he was setting the stage for a lifelong tech odyssey. Fast forward, and here he is, sharing laughs and wisdom, demystifying the tech world one byte-sized lesson at a time. This episode peels back the layers of computer operation, programming, and the inestimable value of…

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#293 Joshua Duffney over-pivoted to success 44:59

5M ago44:59

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Have you ever wondered how a passion for video games might ignite a career in the high-stakes world of tech? Joshua Duffney, Microsoft's cloud advocate extraordinaire, joins us to share his incredible transformation from teenage gamer to industry expert. Our conversation delves into the nuances of his technical odyssey, starting with a Christmas gi…

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#292 Bryan Clayton rolled up his sleeves to code it himself 42:20

5M ago42:20

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Picture this: a high schooler with a lawnmower turns his grass-cutting gig into a landscaping empire, only to sell it all and jump headfirst into the tech ocean, without even a floatie of coding knowledge. That's the story of Bryan Clayton, CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, who joins us to share the gripping tale of his entrepreneurial metamorphosis.…

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100 — Cam Clarke, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen & Townsend Coleman: the cast of TMNT 1987 23:49

5M ago23:49

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For the 100th episode of Turtle Tracks Podcast, host Brian VanHooker is joined by the stars of the original 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series, Cam Clarke (Leonardo), Barry Gordon (Donatello), Rob Paulsen (Raphael) and Townsend Coleman (Michelangelo). In lieu of a standard interview, the foursome compete in a quiz show called "Name Th…

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#291 Mark Herschberg from ballroom dancing to managing information flow 46:24

5M ago46:24

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Unlock the secrets to thriving in tech leadership with the insights of Mark Herschberg, whose own leap from physics aficionado to influential CTO unveils the vast scope of skills beyond engineering might. As Mark joins us, he lays bare the complex tapestry of success in the tech industry, pointing to the indispensable value of capabilities like lea…

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099 — Robert Ben Garant: Reno 911! creator/actor; Michelangelo, TMNT Coming Out of Their Shells tour 44:12

5M ago44:12

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes the prolific actor, writer, director, creator Robert Ben Garant, best known for playing Junior on 'Reno 911!' (a show which he also co-created). For nine months, from 1990 to 1991, Robert Ben Garant was part of the advance team for the Pizza Hut-sponsored 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Th…

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Susan Myers - The Bird Name Book 23:55

6M ago23:55

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Susan Myers, The Bird Name Book, is an alphabetical reference book on the origins and meanings of common group bird names, from “accentor” to “zeledonia.” A cornucopia of engaging facts and anecdotes, this superbly researched compendium presents a wealth of incisive entries alongside stunning photos by the author and beautiful historic prints and w…

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#290 Dave Van Beekum brings various talents together to create value 49:00

6M ago49:00

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Join the ranks of tech aficionados and entrepreneurial spirits as we unpack the riveting tale of Dave van Beekum, the brain behind Tweeva. Dave's trajectory is nothing short of inspiring from dismantling household appliances as a curious kid in New Jersey to orchestrating the growth of a digital marketing empire in Florida. Through a nostalgic trip…

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098 — Gary Dolan from Bull Airs Sneakers 48:28

6M ago48:28

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Gary Dolan, the executive accounts manager for Bull Airs Sneaker company. In addition to being a TMNT collector and super fan, Dolan has been a big part of the Bull Airs sneaker company, which specializes in custom-made pop-culture infused sneakers, including a wide array of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turt…

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#289 Sneha Inguva from feeling like an imposter all the way to Netflix 47:35

6M ago47:35

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From the clattering coins of casino games to the complex coding at Netflix, our guest Sneha Inguva has a career narrative that's as unconventional as it is inspiring. Walking her cat Gatsby might be her quirky pastime, but it's her methodical approach to workplace challenges that sets Sneha apart. Tune in for a candid conversation where she unpacks…

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097 — Sarah Myer: artist for IDW's TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures 1:28:05

6M ago1:28:05

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Sarah Myer, a regular artist on IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday Morning Adventures. Myer shares the influence the 1987 TMNT cartoon had on them and shares how they developed their own take on the chracters. The two also nerd out pretty hard over that cartoon and it's bizarre and often hil…

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096 — Paige Turco: April from TMNT: Secret of the Ooze and TMNT 3 59:23

6M ago59:23

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with actress Paige Turco, who played April O'Neil in the second and third Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. In it, she recounts what it was like conversing with the Jim Henson suits and how uncomfortable her outfit was in TMNT III. She also shares an exclusive, never-before-revealed piece of TMNT histor…

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#288 Steven Schkolne found his balance between art, tech and business 46:54

6M ago46:54

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Embark on a riveting odyssey with Steven Schkolne, a polymath whose professional course has been as diverse as it is deep. As he shares tales from his early days dabbling in BASIC and Logo, you'll find yourself immersed in the nostalgia of programming's past, drawing unexpected connections to the complex dance of modern development. Listen and be i…

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#287 William Adams is a Silicon Valley legend, a one man coding machine, and an ally 51:51

6M ago51:51

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Have you ever considered the human story behind the code that powers our daily digital experiences? I had the pleasure of sitting down with William A. Adams, whose journey from a 12-year-old self-taught programmer to a key player at Microsoft is as inspiring as it is instructive. As we traverse William's path, you'll be enthralled by tales of innov…

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Trish O'Kane - Birding to Change the World 43:50

6M ago43:50

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Trish O'Kane's Birding to Change the World details the astonishing science of bird life, from migration and parenting to the territorial defense strategies that influenced her own activism. A warm and compelling weave of science and social engagement, this is the story of an improbably band of bird lovers who saved their park. And it is a blueprint…

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095 — Shawn Lee: letterer for IDW's TMNT series 40:50

7M ago40:50

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In this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with Shawn Lee, the letterer on IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Lee has been with the series since issue #2 back in 2011, and here he reviews more than a decade of being on the longest running TMNT series in any medium.Sound engineering by Ian Williams…

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