James and Michael have an uplifting chat with superstar high school teacher Colin Hamilton about teaching during the plague.

Our podcast is also getting used to the new reality of online video chat so please the slightly less-than-stellar audio quality while we figure things out. The good news is we now have a YouTube channel so you can WATCH the podcast too!

Guest: Colin Hamilton

Beer: Shiner Bock by Spoetzl Brewery

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The podcast embraces social distancing and James and Michael figure out how to record the show from separate locations. They chat about how the new situation has affected their home and work lives. James shares his prison fantasy and Michael goes full cosplay. To cheer everyone up, they talk about all the other awful disasters in their lifetime that they have lived through and survived. 

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Beer: Corona Familiar

James and Michael drink the worst beer in the world and talk about photography and ethics with Dr. Paul Martin Lester, Clinical Professor at the School of Arts, Technology and Emerging Communication at University of Texas at Dallas. Paul is a prolific author, former photojournalist and expert on the subject of visual ethics.

Guest: Dr. Paul Martin Lester 

Beer: Best Maid Sour Pickle Beer by the Martin House Brewing Company

Links:

Charles Porter’s Pulitzer Prize winning photo

The photo of Hillary Clinton

023 - Dan Parr

Michael and James discuss the song writing process with musician Dan Parr. Find out Michael’s inspiration for the sad song he wrote. For whom did James write his teenage songs? And James says a number of very wise things.

Hosts: James Munton and Michael Alves

Today’s guest: Dan Parr

Today’s beer: Crawford Bock by Karbach Brewing Co. 

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James and Michael are joined by veteran amateur DJ Nigel Reed. Discover how to become a radio DJ and why Nigel’s dad was in prison. Plus, James gets a bit upset at the end and asks an important question - would listeners enjoy more conflict?

Today’s guest: Nigel Reed

Today’s beer: Fuller’s London Pride by Fuller Smith & Turner

Check out Nigel’s Song of the Day on FaceBook

James and Michael are joined by Mike Dana, former police officer with the Dallas Police Department’s Financial Crimes division. We chat about cons and scams and discover how phony psychics use sleight-of-hand magic and psychology to hoodwink their victims. We also learn about some of Dallas PD’s high-tech equipment and why you don’t want to steal one of their “bait” cars!

Guest: Mike Dana

Today’s Beer: Los Locos by Epic Brewing Company

Good Book: The Con, How Scams Work, Why You’re Vulnerable and How to Protect Yourself by James Munton and Jelita McLeod

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James Munton and Michael Alves follow special guest Tracy Daniel down the rabbit hole and who knows where we will all end up? 

Discover Tracy’s long history of snooping on friends and acquaintances and how some pictures cannot be unseen. Is her husband secretly a porn star? How did school show magician James Wand help clean up a little piece of the Internet? Rabbit holes often lead to conspiracies - what is the Gemstone file and did Vince Foster really commit suicide? If you die - and nobody tells Facebook - will the gardeners still mow the lawn?

Guest: Tracy Daniel

Today’s Beer: Lemonale by Lakewood Brewing Co.

Tracy’s Cocktail: Seabreeze

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What gadget does Michael Alves predict every house will own within ten years? 

James Munton asks lots of interesting questions about 3D Printers and Michael Alves provides lots of interesting answers. Everything you need to know about these fascinating gadgets, but were afraid to ask!

Today’s Beer: Shiner Day Quencher

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018 - How to Open a Record Store

James and Michael visit Panther City Vinyl in Fort Worth and chat with owner Dan Lightner about opening his fabulous record store.

Guest: Dan Lightner owner of Panther City Vinyl

Beer: Bockslider by Martin House Brewing

What a splendid episode this is! Join James Munton and Michael Alves as they interview composer and musician Christopher North. While enjoying a tasty beverage or two, the podcasters engage in a fascinating exploration of the world of scoring movies. The conversation quickly turns from equipment to a deep dive into the philosophy of music. Can AI ever truly replace a human composer?

Hosts: James Munton and Michael Alves

Guest: Christopher North

Beer: Texas Red by Rahr and Sons Brewing Co