Best Mark Arnett Podcasts (2024)

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Brittni Miner: “Buy m’Junk.” 38:19

3y ago38:19

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“A shameless act of self-promotion”. We’ve all heard the phrase. But how do you sell your song, your art, or in Brittni’s case, your book without making a direct appeal. Now that she’s figured out a way to write and get published consistently, Brittni’s navigating the process of promoting her work. And it’s good work. She’s a talent, people. Brittn…

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FEED DROP: Scrambled Transmissions 42:55

3y ago42:55

42:55

SURPRISE! Adam started his own podcast, and it has joined the AUX family. It's called Scrambled Transmissions, and it's about anthology television shows (Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, Perversions of Science, etc). You can listen to it wherever fine podcasts are found. We've decided to drop a sample episode in this feed in which Adam has Blake on as …

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Bernie Van De Yacht: Looping Master 39:51

3+ y ago39:51

39:51

Imagine this movie scene: Jesus driving out the moneychangers from the temple. What kinds of things would people be saying? What language would they use? Would some be angry and others frightened? Those are the kinds of questions looping designer, Bernie Van De Yacht of ProADRlooping has to answer while helping to build the human sound bed for the …

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50. The Fiftieth Episode 1:38:25

3+ y ago1:38:25

1:38:25

We made it! Almost four years in...we somehow did it. I hope you're happy. Special guest: Jessica! Included: GI Joe Classified, Marvel Legends Frog-Man, King of the Hill, Lanard Alien & Predator, X-Men, Blake explains toy economics, Ghostbusters, NECA, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Diamond Select Muppets, Homies, Listener questions, Adam's high sch…

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Operation Varsity Blues: The Future of Documentaries? 28:01

3+ y ago28:01

28:01

Ken Burns’ didn’t invent the documentary 30 years ago. He just gave it a shot in the arm. Since then, documentaries have taken a thousand directions. The most recent is Operation Varsity Blues: the College Admissions Scandal. Unlike most documentaries, this one has a script, actors, and well-lit scenes. How is that a documentary, you ask. Forever Y…

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49.5. Latepril Fools: The Arnett Bros. Present The Roast of Shelf Life 47:41

3+ y ago47:41

47:41

By popular demand, listener favorites Josh & Jon (GI Joe experts) are here to take over hosting duties--AS A PRANK. Topics discussed: Paw Patrol Blind Balls, Homies: canceled?, dinosaur toys, transformers, children's toys and having a child, Josh's trash collection, nostalgia, baseball cards, 80s and 90s GI Joe, Nickelodeon, streaming services, Rob…

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Nomadland: All wander, no destination? 31:05

3+ y ago31:05

31:05

Though joined by a common theme, Nomadland and Prime Video’s recent release, Bliss, could not have had two more different approaches to the plight of homelessness. Sponsor: Forever Young FondationBy Mark Arnett and Brian Nissen

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Hollywood and Cancel Culture 32:06

3+ y ago32:06

32:06

What happens when an artist, filmmaker, or performer gets caught in a serious indiscretion. Is it still okay to love their art? What are the ethics of this situation? And is it okay to “cancel” an artist for their stupid, insensitive but not illegal remarks? We don’t pretend to have the answers, just a lot of questions. Sponsor: Forever Young Found…

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Kara McDowell Again! 26:59

3+ y ago26:59

26:59

We don’t often have guests come back for a second visit, but then again we don’t often know people who get published for a second time. Kara talks about the challenges and joys of writing for Young Adult readers and offers a little insight on her latest book for Scholastic, One Way or Another. Sponsor: Forever Young Foundation Kara's book: "One Way…

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What makes iconic scenes iconic? 19:11

3+ y ago19:11

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Let’s face it, due to recent events, it’s hard to talk about anything else. The storming of the capitol got us to thinking about why those visuals struck such a cord? What will turn out to be the most iconic images from that day? Why are Washington landmarks so often used as the backdrops of popular movies? Sponsor: Forever Young Foundation…

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Biopics: History or Art? 30:51

3+ y ago30:51

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Biopics: History or Art? Some biopics cleave to true history and the movie suffers for it. Other biopics set out to “say something”and true history suffers. Is there a balance? What do filmmakers owe to the dead and the living? Sponsor: Forever Young FoundationBy Mark Arnett and Brian Nissen

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Homer v Dr Who 30:55

3+ y ago30:55

30:55

Mark introduces Brian to a couple of his favorite Christmas shows. Is it possible that anyone could improve on A Christmas Carol. Mark thinks so. SYSK Selects: The Star Wars Holiday Special of 1978 Mark's Christmas Video 2016 (Episode 1) Mark's Christmas Video 2017 (Episode 2) Mark's Christmas Video 2020 (Episode 3) NEW Forever Young Foundation…

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49. Do They Know It's Shelfmas? (w/ Fancy Mark) 1:30:19

3+ y ago1:30:19

1:30:19

IT'S SHELFMAS AGAIN! December is here. Oh what it's been. A horror-filled year. All the plans we're breaking / All the pills we're taking Shelf Life is back WITH GOOD CHEER (It's an Aimee Mann song. Look it up.) ---------- THIS MONTH: Podcaster, horror buff, and toy photographer FANCY MARK joins us! You'll know him from Doing The Nasty. Mark, Blake…

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The Luck of the Irish - Steve Vinovich 36:43

3+ y ago36:43

36:43

To say Steve Vinovich lucked into a successful acting career wouldn’t be fair. But by his own admission, it’s a little bit true. His career was made, however, with a lot of talent and hard work. Steve’s credits include a prodigious amount of stage, film and TV. His performance as Puffin in the Swan Princess was the pinnacle, of course. (We’re winki…

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48. Is A Career In Toys Right For Me? (w/ Funky Dynamite) 1:52:45

3+ y ago1:52:45

1:52:45

It's no longer the Spooktacular, and it's not yet Shelfmas--it's that consumerist limbo in between. Luckily we have Funky "Shane" Dynamite to help us navigate it. Did you know he works in the toy industry? Secrets revealed within this episode! THIS MONTH: Twitter trolls and the New York Times. The cautionary tale of Walgreens Steven. NECA Randy req…

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The Value of Misery in Storytelling and in Life 26:03

3+ y ago26:03

26:03

No good story is devoid of misery. Misery means struggle. And struggle means drama - the heart and soul of every great story. No protagonist, real or fictional, is misery-free. The Game: Stuff Happens Sponsor: Forever Young FoundationBy Mark Arnett and Brian Nessen

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Why you love/hate country music 30:01

4y ago30:01

30:01

On his wonderful podcast, social thinker, Malcom Gladwell, opines on the power of country music...we did not see that coming. What about you? Country music lover? Hater? Lets talk about it. Well, we’ll talk, you listen. Revisionist History: The King of Tears Mark's Country Song Apple Music: Send Me Back Home Sponsor: Forever Young Foundation…

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47. 4th Annual SPOOKTACULAR w/ Tom G. Wolf 1:49:52

4y ago1:49:52

1:49:52

4 years of Halloween episodes! That's terrifying! Luckily we have fan-favorite guest Tom G. Wolf to tuck us in and kiss us goodnight and scare away the nightmares, all the way from Sydney, Australia. Anyway...NECA Horror! Friday the 13th! Hellraiser! Hasbro Power Rangers! WHERE'S ERNIE THO?! Jurassic Park! Shudder and horror movies in general! Let'…

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How to Become a Composer and Just What is Temp Lust? | J Bateman 34:25

4y ago34:25

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J Bateman is just like us, but a lot more talented. And such a nice guy. Growing up, he didn’t know he wanted to be a composer, but here he is with more than a few movie credits under his belt. If you’ve seen any of the last six Swan Princess sequels (that’s right, there’s ten all together - time to catch up!) then you’ve heard his scoring and song…

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46. What We Did With Our Summer Vacation 1:33:45

4y ago1:33:45

1:33:45

SHELF LIFE IS BACK. FOREVER. BATMAN FOREVER. For some reason we talk about Batman Forever a bunch in this one. BUT NOT BEFORE discussing: -GI Joe Classified -McFarlane's The Matrix -Social Nearing -NECA Batman vs. Aliens -NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -Marvel Legends, Age of Apocalypse, Wolverine etc. -McFarlane DC and Batman -Black Panther -Me…

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Sonny Carter is Dead 35:17

4y ago35:17

35:17

Mark and Brian review and try to fix Brian’s first stab at writing. Sonny Carter is Dead (1972) is the story of a fictitious football superstar who (no surprise here) dies on the field. (Incidentally, the only NFL player to ever die on the field was Chuck Hughes, a wide receiver for Brian’s beloved Detroit Lions in 1971) Sponsor: Forever Young Foun…

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Metaphors 22:21

4y ago22:21

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Great storytellers from Jesus to Modern filmmakers used parables or metaphors. Why not just tell the actual story you want to tell? The Point, an animated film from the 70s might offer a few clues. The Point on Apple Music Sponsor: Forever Young FoundationBy Mark Arnett and Brian Nissen

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Are the movies you love gay enough? 39:45

4y ago39:45

39:45

Simon Nissen talks about the portrayal of gay men in cinema. Are these portrays doing right by the gay community? Sponsor: Forever Young FoundationBy Mark Arnett and Brian Nissen

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Ben Tyler: Arizona’s playwright 46:38

4y ago46:38

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A consummate and versatile actor, Ben did a lot of the heavy lifting for Citrus Valley Playhouse from 2004-2008. But long before we came around Ben had made his mark on Arizona entertainment. Whether it was as a writer and cast member of the Wallace and Ladmo show or the creator of the wildly popular sketch musical GUV! or countless other creations…

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Hamilton: Masterpiece or Disasterpiece 41:25

4y ago41:25

41:25

If you want to hear two old farts try and make sense of a rap musical, well, then, this episode is for you. Sponsor: Forever Young Foundation Rapper: RinoBy Mark Arnett and Brian Nissen

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Does your art have passion? - Ryan Woodward 35:29

4y ago35:29

35:29

In the world of animation, Ryan Woodward is the ultimate utility man. He’s an A-list character animator, effects animator, and storyboard artist. Check out his social media (@ryanwoodwardart) and you’ll quickly discover he has a massive following for all the right reasons. He’s an iconoclast who refuses to settle. BOTTOM OF THE NINTH Trailer Bottom…

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139: Four Roses with Master Distiller Brent Elliott 1:17:52

4y ago1:17:52

1:17:52

Master Distiller Brent Elliott joins us from Kentucky for an all encompassing, bourbon fueled conversation about Four Roses Distillery -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com facebook.com/spiritguidesoc twitter.com/spiritguidesoc instagram.com/spiritguidesoc youtube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety/?sub_confirmation=1 -- About Brent: (fourrosesbourbon.…

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Father's Day Takeover 36:14

4y ago36:14

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Mark and Brian's children take over the podcast for Father's Day. Suzanne Arnett O'Dell, Kate Arnett Mower, and Simon Nissen reveal what it was like being parented by fathers who never fully grew up. Sponsor: The Forever Young FoundationBy Mark Arnett and Brian Nissen

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A Tribute to the Wallace and Ladmo Show 31:53

4y ago31:53

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It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 years since we performed our final Citrus Valley Playhouse performance which told an improbable tale of the most unique children’s show in American TV history. Ladmo Bag Envy Sponsor: Forever Young FoundationBy Mark Arnett and Brian Nissen

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Suzanne O'Dell 35:00

4y ago35:00

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Mark’s daughter, Suzanne, has thought a lot about the stories she tells herself...about herself. Sometimes they hurt. Sometimes they help. Can better stories change your life? Suzie Bakes Cake Our Sponsor: Forever Young FoundationBy Brian Nissen and Mark Arnett

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138: Nelson's Green Briar with Founder Charlie Nelson 1:14:24

4y ago1:14:24

1:14:24

If you're looking for the historic legacy of Tennessee Whiskey, you do not want to miss our livestream tonight! Charlie Nelson, great-great-great grandson of Nelson's Green Briar Distillery founder Charles Nelson, is joining us to chat with Pedro about how he's relaunching the family's brand for the first time since 1909. -- Follow us: spiritguides…

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Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle 41:07

4y ago41:07

41:07

We haven’t run out of Ridley’s yet. Mark Ridley is the founder and owner of Detroit’s famous Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle. Think of your favorite comedian. He or she has played the Castle at one time or another. Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres. Tim Allen got his start there. The list goes on. Mark gives us a peek at how the world of stand-up comedy works.…

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An A List Lyricist: David Zippel 33:56

4y ago33:56

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Lyricist, David Zippel has worked with a lot of big names in Hollywood and on Broadway. Alan Menken, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Larry Gelbart, and Marvin Hamlisch to name just a few. His credits include City of Angels, The Goodbye Girl, Hercules, Mulan and The Swan Princess. And yet he took the time to talk to little ol’ Storybabble. You’ve heard his stu…

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137: Jack Daniels #2 with Master Distiller Jeff Arnett 58:44

4y ago58:44

58:44

Jack Daniels is the #1 Selling Whiskey in the world and for the past 12 years has been under the stewardship if Jeff Arnett. Jeff joins us today from the Jack Daniels distillery in Lynchberg, TN for a wide ranging conversation about this historic brand. It's a fantastic conversation that you do not want to miss! -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodc…

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Mike Ridley: Michigan Man 34:32

4y ago34:32

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Mark and Brian talk to another member of the prolific Ridley clan. In a family that boasts actors, jazz singers, impresarios, and filmmakers, Mike is the touring balladeer, Michigan’s “Michigan Man”. To see his weekly Facebook concert is to see a man who loves music and people in equal measure. And they love him right back. Mike Ridley on Facebook …

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Are you breaking the most important writing rules? Lou Florimonte 47:45

4y ago47:45

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Probably more than any person, Lou Florimonte influenced Brian Nissen's acting and writing career. Once a professor at the California Institute of the Arts, Lou is now retired and living in California. He took the time to talk to Brian and Mark about the three most common mistakes a writer can make. This is a Master Class taught by a master of his …

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45. All Toys Are Cancelled 1:22:36

4+ y ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Live from lockdown: the boys are back to bring the bad news that all toys have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Additional topics of discussion include TOYS: GI Joe Snake Eyes in a dress. McFarlane Hellbat. Mezco One:12 Collective Joker. Mortal Kombat Spawn. NECA Horror. Jason. Freddy. Halloween. Ducks on Wheels. Toy hunting in a hellscape. MOVIES: …

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136: BenRiach with Rachel Potts 53:38

4+ y ago53:38

53:38

COVID-19 can't stop us! We've got Rachel Potts from BenRiach with us talking about their delicious core line of spirits. Please follow her @cocktails_and_dogtails -- Help us raise money for the recently unemployed bartenders of Seven Grand and Bar Jackalope. If you have the means, please donate to the Seven Grand Bar Jackalope Relief Fund at the li…

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Is the Corona virus killing your creativity? 18:55

4+ y ago18:55

18:55

Filmmaker Aaron Meyers is stuck inside just like all the rest of us. But unlike Mark and Brian he’s trying to stay busy. He’s got some tips on how to sharpen your skills in the age of Corona. Things For Quarantined Filmmakers To Do! JUST. GO. FILM. A Motivational Short Film For Creatives Our Sponsor: Forever Young Foundation…

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135: All Things Maker's Mark with Johnnie "The Scot" Mundell 1:12:44

4+ y ago1:12:44

1:12:44

We're practicing Social Distancing and trying to do some good in the world at the same time. Johnnie Mundell, formerly Beam Suntory's Japanese Whisky Ambassador, is now here in his new role at Maker's Mark to talk about the brand, the newly initiated Restaurant Worker's Relief Fund and some DAMN good bourbon. -- Help us raise money for the recently…

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134: Making Drinks Easy with Paul Masterson 50:16

4+ y ago50:16

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As part of our Stay At Home/Drink At Home series, we're chatting with the host of "Drinks Made Easy"/longtime Seven Grand Bartender Paul Masterson. -- Help us raise money for the recently unemployed bartenders of Seven Grand and Bar Jackalope. If you have the means, please donate to the Seven Grand Bar Jackalope Relief Fund at the link below. https…

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44. April Fools: The Final Episode of Shelf Life 1:43:35

4+ y ago1:43:35

1:43:35

The world has collapsed and we now all live separately in underground bunkers, so the audio is a little sketchy on this one. Just way, WAY below our usual standards. Sorry. Also, friends of the show Jessica and Josh hosted this one instead, as a prank. Happy April Fools! (guest starring Blake) instagram: @shelflifepodcast twitter: @shelflifehost mu…

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Frank Ridley, a.k.a. Gil Fulbright the honest politician 31:25

4+ y ago31:25

31:25

Mark and Brian talk with Frank Ridley, Brian‘s cousin, who has appeared in numerous movies, TV shows, and even in an opera or two. But perhaps his most memorable role has been Gil Fulbright, a 2016 fake candidate for the US Senate. The so-called Honest Politician campaign was a viral phenomenon, drawing attention to the undue influence of money in …

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133: How To Make a Gold Rush with Manny Nieves 36:02

4+ y ago36:02

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We're all Socially Isolated, but that doesn't stop the Spirit Guide Society! Pedro is broadcasting live from his home with Seven Grand Assistant General Manager Manny Nieves teaching us how to make the perfect Gold Rush cocktail! -- Help us raise money for the recently unemployed bartenders of Seven Grand and Bar Jackalope. If you have the means, p…

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132: Speed Rack/Leyenda's Ivy Mix: The Post COVID-19 State of The Hospitality Industry 23:07

4+ y ago23:07

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While this may not be what we normally talk about on this podcast and we hope things get back to normal soon, we're coming to you today with stories of some of the people who have been affected by the recent Shut Down. With all of the uncertainty in today's society, many of the people on the front lines make their living in the Hospitality Industry…

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Picking a villain for a pandemic movie 24:47

4+ y ago24:47

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Hollywood has made a lot of disaster movies. Lifeboat, Tidal Wave, Towering Inferno, Outbreak, Titanic and Contagion just to name a few. Mark and Brian talk about why a tidal wave or a superbug are not always the villain. Also, we ask Thomas Grier, aka NostraThomas, what to expect next from the Coronavirus.…

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131: The Complete Whiskey Course with Robin Robinson 1:04:22

4+ y ago1:04:22

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Our guest, Author and Educator Robin Robinson, got his start in whisk(e)y when he was hired to play a fake Scotsman (true story!) What began as a $300 gig at a party turned into a love affair with the brown spirit. Let him tell you all about it on this podcast! -- Follow us: spiritguidesocietypodcast.com facebook.com/spiritguidesoc twitter.com/spir…