Welcome to Avatar State Radio! Join our hosts, Michael DeAngelo and Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr, as one of them discovers the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender for the first time while the other revisits Aang, Katara, Sokka, and the rest of ATLA Gaang. Whether you're re-watching the series (like Mike) or you're brand new to the world of Avatar (like Kev), this is a can't miss journey through the Avatar universe.
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Wannabe writer and director, Kevin Gallagher, sits down on this long form conversational / interview podcast where his guests include comedians, actors, musicians, authors, fellow podcasters, and pretty much anyone willing to sit down and chat. Simply put, we’re talking to awesome people about awesome things!
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In this episode of Avatar State Radio, Kev and Mike continue their journey through Avatar: The Last Airbender. Kev struggles with the names but sees redemption in Sokka. They discuss the Water Tribe’s defense being left to teenagers and how Zuko and Sokka share overconfidence—perhaps just teenage boy traits. The duo reflects on Aang’s childlike des…
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In this first episode of Avatar State Radio, Kev and Mike dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender (Season 1, Episode 1: The Boy in the Iceberg). As Kev experiences the show for the first time, he shares his impressions of Sokka’s rough edges, Katara’s strength, and Aang’s shocking discovery that 100 years have passed. Mike explains bending and debates…
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Welcome to Avatar State Radio! Get ready to dive into the ultimate Avatar: The Last Airbender rewatch experience! In this debut episode, hosts Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr. and Michael DeAngelo set the stage for an exciting journey through the Avatar universe. But there’s a twist—while Mike is a devoted fan and ATLA expert, Kev is stepping into the world…
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Episode 188: 2024... And Beyond w/ Michael DeAngelo
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Mike DeAngelo joins Kev a final time to conclude their conversation from the Season 2 premiere! They dive into the personal projects they have going on in 2024, some of the games they're looking forward to, and wrap things up with what's coming in 2024 for TV. Be sure to join us at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024! Looking for Mike while there? He'll be …
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Season 2 continues to be the season of throwbacks as Kev sits down with friend and former co-host, Michelle! They chat about bike race Sunday, injuries, the Happy Hour 2.0 era, and more! Find your Senators | Find your Congressman | Make 5 Calls | Trevor Project | Support Black Lives Matter Find... Kev on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok @ThatNer…
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Episode 186: Both of Their Chris's Disappear at The End w/ Michael DeAngelo
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Mike DeAngelo joins Kev once more to continue their conversation from the Season 2 premiere! They dive into what movies to expect in 2024 with some side discussions about the MCU, Star Wars, and more! Find your Senators | Find your Congressman | Make 5 Calls | Trevor Project | Support Black Lives Matter Find... Mike DeAngelo on Twitter @tellest, In…
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Nearly 17 years ago, Kev started podcasting and Jonesy was there for it all. The beginning. The rise. The fall. The Lower Bucks Podcast Wars of 2008. And now he's back to talk about the past, how podcasting has changed over the years, and to share some marketing tips. This episode is sponsored by Conversion Chemistry. Get 90% off a lifetime members…
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Episode 184: Season 2 is Here w/ Mike DeAngelo
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Everything is Awesome is back, baby! Season 2 kicks off the only way Kev knows how–wild tangents, with Mike DeAngelo, and a little bit late! Mike shares his top ten video games of 2023 while Kev shares his top ten movies of 2023. All this and more! Find your Senators | Find your Congressman | Make 5 Calls | Trevor Project | Support Black Lives Matt…
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Episode 180: Middle-Aged Women Love Eddie Munson
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It's been nearly three years since our last new episode, but HERE WE GO AGAIN! And we're kicking things off LIVE at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2023! Kev is joined by Mike DeAngelo, author/creator of the Tellest series, and Garrett Smith, one of the hosts of the Find your Senators< a href="https://www.house.gov/representatives/">Find your CongressmanMake…
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On the 16th anniversary of Kev's start in podcasting, we announce new episodes are coming VERY soon!!By Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr
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Episode 169: The Box That Blew Away w/ Aaron Catano-Saez
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Get your flux capacitors ready as we return to 2019 and talk with Aaron Catano-Saez, one of the hosts of All My Fantasy Children. We chat about his show, imposter syndrome, Final Fantasy, and much (much) more! Call your Senators/Representatives Trevor Project Support Black Lives Matter Support Entertainment Workers During the WGA and SAG/AFTRA Stri…
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Episode 168: Mission: Accomplished! - Holiday Hack!
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Back in March of 2019, we played Jeff Stormer's Mission: Accomplished! LIVE with Mike DeAngelo, Jeff Stormer, Zachary, and Diana. It was SUPER FUN! All this and more on this week's edition of Everything is Awesome! Take Action! Find your Senators Find your Congressman Make 5 Calls Bullies Keep Out Trevor Project All Hands Find And Donate to a Local…
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Episode 167: A Countdown Begins - The 2020 State of the Pod
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This episode was meant to post back on July 1st, but ::gestures to the world:: is happening. This also meant that I totally forgot I scheduled a post about leaving podcasting for today; feel free to give that a read too. After listening to this episode and reading that post (which I wrote about a month ago), I realize that the impression I give is …
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Quick announcement about switching hosting providers. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Black Lives Matter.By Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr
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Everything is Awesome Episode 166: Batman Book Club w/ Ryan Lower
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Ryan Lower returns to chat about what he's been up to, his writing on Batman on Film, and his new podcast, The Batman Book Club!By Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr
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Everything is Awesome Episode 165: Podcast Blackout
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Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. Part of the podcast blackout campaign. Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter.By Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr
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Everything is Awesome Episode 164: Movie Fixers LIVE at the Great Philadelphia Comic Con 2019
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With con season on pause, Everything is Awesome presents their panel, Movie Fixers, from the 2019 Great Philadelphia Comic Con in Oaks, PA!By Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr
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Everything is Awesome Episode 163: PAX Unplugged 2019 w/ Benjamin Wallis
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All the way from POD OF LOVE, Ben Wallis joins us to chat about PAX Unplugged 2019! A break down of our day to day happenings at PAX Unplugged and more!By Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr
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Everything is Awesome Episode 162: Finding the Light Within Myself w/ Jason Tabrys
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Writer, podcaster, beard icon, and friend to dog-kind, Jason Tabrys, joins us this week for one hell of a conversation. This is our first show recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic and, as such, the conversation weaves in out and of that subject. While on the topic, Jason and Kev chat about the importance of supporting local businesses, especially …
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Everything is Awesome Episode 161: Reboot!
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We hope everyone is staying safe out there. Hopefully, the return of Everything is Awesome will offer some light in these difficult times.By Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr
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Everything is Awesome Episode 160: Tap, Tap, Is This Thing On?
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Well... 2019 was something, huh? I guess not much... we only posted a few episodes. It was a pretty great year when it comes to the non-podcasting / creative side of things (but, that allowed my mental health to heal). There were definitely some setbacks, but I let most of them only effect this show and my own personal output. In 2020, we'll be get…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 159: 2019 State of the Pod
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IT'S BEEN A WHILE! Welcome to the annual State of the Pod here at Everything is Awesome. Kev provides some updates (where the heck has the podcast been?) and offers some expectations (is there a podcast?). More importantly, we want to send condolences to the family of James D'Amato (Oneshot Podcast, Campaign). Positive vibes and love from us to you…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 158: We're So Deep w/ Kacey Spivey
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Kacey Spivey joins us once more! We discuss the history of Kacey being on Everything is Awesome w/ Kevin Gallagher, what she's been up to (including her comedy series, The Blonde Jokes), and much more! ABOUT KACEY SPIVEY Kacey Spivey was born and raised in Dallas, TX and graduated with a degree in Broadcast and Film Production from the University o…
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Everything is Awesome Late Night Episode 157: Podiversary the Third (LIVE from Tattooed Mom)
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[powerpress] We officially have three years under our podcast belt! To celebrate, we did a live show as part of the 2019 Awesome HeadStrong Comedy Festival at Tattooed Mom! The goal was to raise $500 and we crushed that before the festival even started! Mike and Kev sit down and talk sausage, play games, and chat with Philadelphia comedian and writ…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 156: And Then We Died w/ Emma Larkins
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Game designer, Emma Larkins, joins the show to chat about game design. Her and Kev also chat about her game And Then We Died and the right demographic for it. ABOUT EMMA LARKINS Emma Larkins is a board game designer, creator of Heartcatchers, …and then we died, Abandon All Artichokes, and a bunch of prototypes in progress. She's a co-host of #Table…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 155: Convos With Kiddos 2.0 w/ Trey
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My son, Trey, is now 7 years old! He loves microphones and the idea of podcasting, so on a day off; we sat down and had a quick conversation. It's time for Convos with Kiddos 2.0! THE 2019 EVERYTHING IS AWESOME HEADstrong COMEDY FESTIVAL AND FUNDRAISER On January 27th, 2019, we are organizing our THIRD annual one-day festival to celebrate the anniv…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 154: You Are Not Alone w/ Blaine Martin
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This week, I chat with Blaine Martin from REFUGEES OF ESMERELDA and YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We talk horror, podcasting, and how the two can work together! ABOUT BLAINE MARTIN Blaine Martin is your RPG loving friend! He makes podcasts (Refugees of Esmerelda and You Are Not Alone) and designs games (Born of Brier and Blood, a 2018 200 Word RPG Contest fin…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 153: Best of 2018 w/ Mike DeAngelo
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2018 was something, huh? I sit down with my frequent co-host on Live shows, the creator of Tellest, and my best friend, Mike DeAngelo, to talk about what we really liked about 2018 and what we're looking forward to in 2019. From personal milestones to TV & Film, we look at the positive that 2018 had to offer. ABOUT MIKE DEANGELO Michael DeAngelo is…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 152: Hit The Post w/ Maggie Boccella
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So often it's me talking about or writing about pop-culture/covering conventions. When we put together a panel for Wizard World Philadelphia, the script was flipped and an article came across my desk that mentioned my podcast and the panel we ran! I was floored and instantly had to speak to the person who boosted my ego! Maggie is a college student…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 151: Star Crossed w/ Alex Roberts
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As we start the trek towards our next 150 episodes, we sit down for a good ol' fashion long-form conversation with the designer of Star Crossed, Alex Roberts! We chat about old school radio and podcasting vs. the current podcasting methods and Alex gives me a brief history of Canada before we chat about her origin into podcasting and game design. A…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 150 – Star Crossed
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One hundred and FIFTY episodes. That number will always be way more impressive to me than the 11.5 years I've been podcasting. Shout out to James D'Amato for asking me what I was planning on doing for 150—it got me thinking and I really liked playing Jeff Stormer's Mission: Accomplished! for episode 100, that I wanted to visit another tabletop role…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 149 - Tell 'Em Chuck w/ Chuck Staton
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From THE BRAD AND CHUCK PODCAST, Chuck Staton joins this week's show! Chuck and Kev chat about podcasting and content creation, in addition to Chuck's gig with the boys from TELL 'EM STEVE-DAVE. Before that, we hear how it all started with Chuck Staton, a band, a website, and a podcast. ABOUT CHUCK STATON Chuck Staton is a Providence-based comedian…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 148 – Heretics w/ Chad Archibald
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From the remote wilderness of Northern Ontario, Chad Archibald (BITE, EJECTA, I'LL TAKE YOUR DEAD) stops by to talk about THE HERETICS. Prior to getting into the film—including some fun behind the scenes stories—Chad shares his love of horror and film making origins! ABOUT CHAD ARCHIBALD Chad Archibald is the creator and co-owner of the Canadian pr…
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Everything is Awesome 2018 Thanksgiving Special
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Kev takes a moment to reflect on what he's thankful for this year. THE 2019 EVERYTHING IS AWESOME HEADstrong COMEDY FESTIVAL AND FUNDRAISER On January 27th, 2019, we are organizing our THIRD annual one-day festival to celebrate the anniversary of Everything is Awesome, celebrate the awesome creators located in Philadelphia, and—most importantly—rai…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 147 - Remembering Stan Lee
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Kev takes a moment to reflect on Stan Lee—the modern-day Mark Twain that has touched nearly everyone's life. ABOUT STAN LEE Stan Lee was an American comic book writer, editor, and publisher who was active from the 1940s to the 2010s. He rose through the ranks of a family-run business to become Marvel Comics' primary creative leader for two decades,…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 146 - Nite Owl w/ Joe Sheldahl
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A simple work of art, of two Captain Marvels hanging out, brought us the Nite Owl himself, Joe Sheldahl! After forcing Joe to chat Philadelphia Eagles, Kev and Joe discuss Joe's art, MCU vs. DCEU, the problems with the DCEU, and more! ABOUT NITE OWL Just a rad dude. Likes movies where sunglasses, muscles, and explosions are prominently featured. Al…
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Everything is Awesome 2018 Halloween Special
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A very special guest takes over this weeks Everything is Awesome to share a special Halloween bedtime story... THE 2019 EVERYTHING IS AWESOME HEADstrong COMEDY FESTIVAL AND FUNDRAISER On January 27th, 2019, we are organizing our THIRD annual one-day festival to celebrate the anniversary of Everything is Awesome, celebrate the awesome creators locat…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 145 - Slim Turkey w/ Lee Purchase
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Lee Purchase, the host of Slim Turkey, joins us to chat about his new podcast! We get into the origins of his podcast interest which leads to some talk about late-night television. The first season of Slim Turkey is about the unsolved homicide of Richard Aderson, a man who was shot over 20 years ago in a road rage incident. ABOUT SLIM TURKEY Slim T…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 144 – Mission: Accomplished! w/ Jeff Stormer
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Off the heels of our conversation on After Party of One, Jeff Stormer returns to Everything is Awesome! Before getting into his freshly funded Kickstarter game, Mission: Accomplished!, we chat about Jeff's first appearance (part 2 is here, his appearance on our second LATE NIGHT show is here, and when we played Mission: Accomplished! on Episode 100…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 143 – Brave and Heroic Decisions w/ James D’Amato
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[powerpress] In the year and a half since James D'Amato has been on the show, he has become a full time content creator, his network is transitioning one of its flagship shows from a beloved franchise to a built from the ground up universe, and wrote a book! We talk about what it takes to run the One Shot Network and what the future of Campaign is.…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 142 – Tekumel w/ Ben Wallis
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Ben Wallis returns to talk about a Kickstarter he's helping run for Tekumel, his other tabletop role-playing game podcasts, live podcasting, and more! Catch PART 1 of our conversation here! ABOUT BEN WALLIS Ben Wallis, an episcopal priest, podcaster, and tabletop role-playing game enthusiast. ABOUT PRIEST PULSE Priest Pulse takes a playful and pray…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 141 – Eagle Watchers w/ Ben Wallis
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Joining Kev this week is Ben Wallis, an episcopal priest, podcaster, and tabletop role-playing game enthusiast. The chat about Philadelphia / Bucks County, the Eagles, weight watchers, and more! Ben chats about how he got into podcasting nearly a decade ago and what he's currently working on. Be sure to listen to PART 2 (Episode 142 - Tékumel) to h…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 140 – Keystone Comic Con w/ Sandy King-Carpenter
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Mike DeAngelo, creator of Tellest, joins Kev once again to chat about the last day of ReedPOP's inaugural Keystone Comic Con in Philadelphia. At the convention, Kev had the opportunity to speak with Sandy King-Carptener, an award-winning producer, writer, editor, and CEO of John Carpenter's in-house comic line, Storm King Comics. They chat about ho…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 139 – Keystone Comic Con w/ Mega Ran
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ReedPOP, which also runs New York Comic Con, has come to Philadelphia with the inaugural Keystone Comic Con. While Kev wasn't able to perform at this convention, he was able to cover it as part of the press. Mike DeAngelo, creator of Tellest, joins Kev at the start to chat about the first day of the convention. At the convention, Kev had the opport…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 138 – Yoga Hosers (w/ Roshni Sanghvi)
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Roshni is an India-based fitness instructor that has a plant based diet. After briefly talking about travel and her time in America, we focus on the unique fitness she teaches in India, her plant based diet (and how that is different than being vegan), and diets vs. life style changes. ABOUT ROSHNI SANGHVI Roshni's success story is a journey of an …
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Everything is Awesome Episode 137 – The 90 Day House (w/ Kenzie Bond)
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Kenzie Bond, author of The 90 Day House, joins Kev to talk about real estate, travel, Texas, Philly, amusement parks, and more! ABOUT KENZIE BOND A passionate reader, writer, traveler and rescuer of dogs, Kenzie can most often be found hiking in the wilderness with her German Shepherd Layla, or in between the pages of a book. As a native Texan, Ken…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 136 – Temple of Geek (w/ Danniel Slade)
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Danniel Slade, founder of Temple of Geek, joins me on this week's episode! Aside from having the coolest last name ever, Danniel chats about how he started Temple of Geek and how he got into podcasting. We also discuss technology of yesteryear, James Gunn, Chris Hardwick, and more! ABOUT DANNIEL SLADE Slade started Temple of Geek in 2012 with his f…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 135 - The One Woman No Show (w/ Liz Anderson)
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This week, I sat down with Liz Anderson, a Chicago based comedian and writer. You've heard me rant and rave about the Campaign podcast, part of the ONE SHOT Network, as well as their main show, One Shot Podcast. Liz has been a guest on both programs and will be a featured cast member on the new Campaign story. Liz will also be part of Autonomic, a …
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Everything is Awesome Episode 134 – I’m Going To Go Water My Cat (Part 2 w/ EiAPodcast)
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We continue our journey of crossing over with Earth 2's podcast, Everything is Awesome w/ Jeff and KC! On this part of the episode, I derailed their normal structured show while they structure our derailment! ABOUT EVERYTHING IS AWESOME W/ JEFF AND KC In which two talented writers and raconteurs, Jeff Richardson and KC KAOS, get together once a wee…
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Everything is Awesome Episode 133 – Awesome-ception (Part 1 w/ EiAPodcast)
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It's taken over 130 episodes, but East Coast Awesome mixes with West Coast Awesome when Jeff and KC Kaos from the OTHER Everything is Awesome podcast crossover with Philly's Everything is Awesome! How did two shows, from two coasts, that are eerily similar, come to be? Listen and find out! ABOUT EVERYTHING IS AWESOME W/ JEFF AND KC In which two tal…
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