A Talk in the Attic

President of the WMCG board, Landon Bartley, drops in for a pot-focused discussion about cannabis in our local community. He oversees a GR-based organization that focuses on a number of activities, including: dispelling misinformation and the harmful social stigmas associated with cannabis use; encouraging municipalities to allow the legal, licensed cannabis industry to operate (aka "opting in"); advocating for increased accessibility via consumption lounges and temporary marijuana event permits; working with communities that currently allow the licensed cannabis industry to help their local businesses and employees thrive; providing resources and support for local entrepreneurs and social equity applicants seeking to operate in West Michigan's cannabis industry; creating a space for Guild members and industry partners to communicate and collaborate effectively.

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*A TALK IN THE ATTIC LINKS*

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  NASA engineer Kevin Rainbolt was the featured guest in E147 (listen or watch his original appearance), but we had to bring him back for this deep dive into the first  images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. Kevin explains what we've already learned in the first month since launching this incredibly technologically advanced piece of equipment. A truly marvelous achievement for mankind.

Photos discussed:
1. The Deep Field
2. Stephan's Quintet
3. Southern Ring Nebula
4. WASP 96-B
5. Carina Nebula

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internet bully tommy tucker replied to e194: forest fam, unite! with some vitriol. kirk talks through his emotion. check out what tommy hated so much on youtube now!

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THIS EPISODE IS A CARTOON: WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE!

...this is the audio version of an animated tale about the magical Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury, MI. The episode follows a group of 8 relative strangers-turned Forest Family, who embark on a mythical quest to save the vibes of Sherwood Forest. Part 1 of 2.

Illustrated, written, performed, edited, and music by host Kirk Ross. Additional music by Christopher Tallon, and HILTON.

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Kirk is joined by high-performance coaches Jason Jaggard (Founding Partner, CEO), Janet Breitenbach (Partner, Director, Coach), and Dan Leffelaar (Partner, Sr. Director, Coach), who school the host in all things related to reaching his full potential. Learn about your intuitive fence, asking for permission, showing up as you're needed, and holding the tension between empathy and improvement. This talk is an illuminating conversation that will make even the most passive listener reconsider their life goals.

Original song "Spaced Out" by Kirk Ross (under the Manabu music project).

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kirk welcomes back aspiring emcee garrett ritterhaus for their second joint session in the attic. the result of this studio time is a lo-fi hip-hop banger that can't help but hit you in the feels.

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*watch on youtube* ...kirk looks back on an awesome experience at movement 2022, an electronic music festival in downtown detroit. in a world filled with negativity and judgment, a 3-day memorial day excursion into the open arms of a hundred thousand music fans was just what the doctor ordered. #movement #detroit #musicfestival #techno #detroittechno #festivalfam

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this excerpted bonus episode is just the song from episode 189. listen to the full episode to learn what brought about this live session.

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*watch on youtube* ... meet garrett ritterhaus of grand rapids, who stopped into the studio for his first-ever hip-hop recording session. a long-time poet and rap enthusiast, this episode highlights his first fully produced track. what's preventing you from fighting through the minutia and making your dreams happen?

"not even in love" instrumental written, performed and produced by kirk ross. vocals written and performed by garrett ritterhaus.

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Jose Paguada is cut from cowboy cloth. A roughneck at heart with enough ambition to keep him working 18 hour days spread amongst (at least) 3 jobs, none more exciting than his business G.I. BINS, a pressure-washing company that can do it all but that specializes in garbage bin cleanup. Learn about Jose's work ethic, what drives him to keep at it, and how to achieve your dreams. SPOILER ALERT: it takes a lot of work.

Music by Kirk Ross, including "Trees" and "I'm Not Even". Theme by HILTON & Lover Boy.

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