Debut Buddies

Summer! It's a season! It's a people name! It's a lot of things to a lot of people. This week, Marcus Freeman is back to discuss it, in all it's wet bulb temperature glory! Topics include the Summer of Love, SummerSlam, Summertime Sadness and more. Plus, we're playing I See What You Did There! and Summer Of...

Check out the tabletop gaming podcast, Sonic Realms, of which Marcus is a member: https://www.sonicrealms.net/ or anywhere you get podcasts!

Take a peek at Forteller Games too! https://www.fortellergames.com/

And listen to the music of Michael J. O'Connor: https://michaeljoconnor.bandcamp.com/

Looking for some sci-fi books? https://readspaceboy.com/

Dust off your blender, look at the moon, and save some room for some 'roo. This week, Andrea King returns to the podcast to share her nutrition and eating disorder knowledge on an episode about FAD DIETS! We discuss Keto, the Carnivore Diet, the Cotton Ball Diet and much much more. Plus, we play I See What You Did There! and Fuck, Marry, Kill. NOTE: Please don't do any of these diets, and if you do the least kooky of them, talk to a doctor first and during and after. Yikes.

If you are fighting disordered eating, or if you want to support their work, check out NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Seek Sustainable Food Sources in your area, as best you can!

Listen to Michael J O'Connor's music: https://michaeljoconnor.bandcamp.com/

Buy and read some indie sci-fi (and more): https://readspaceboy.com/

We'll try to keep our balance and not to get derailed this week talking about Bicycles with A Vague Idea alum / co-founder and cyclist John Peros. Topics include 29ers, Dandy Horse, Cyclo-Cross and much much more. We play Bike Brand or Not, and I See What You Did There! And most importantly. we wax nostalgic and poetic about the beginning of the podcast nearly 200 episodes ago! 

Check out Strides Ballroom, for all your Denver dance lesson needs: https://www.stridesballroom.com/

Listen to Michael J O'Connor's tunes: https://michaeljoconnor.bandcamp.com/

Check out Spaceboy Books: https://readspaceboy.com/

And keep your ears open for an announcement about this podcast... coming soon! 

They live online and you love them, hate them, or don't even have a clue who they are. This week, we're discussing Controversial Internet Personalities with returning guests Shaunn and TJ. Topics include Chris-Chan, Belle Delphine, Pew Die Pie, and more. Plus, we play I See What You Did There and Thunderdome! It's an internet of ideas, but are any of them good ones?

Check out Movie the Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LpWNiSBRwsWTsyUnZSdym?si=0e1ccb174b504336

Follow TJ and his art: https://www.instagram.com/eltopoxl/

Check out Spaceboy Books: www.readspaceboy.com

And listen to the TUNES of Michael J. O'Connor: https://michaeljoconnor.bandcamp.com/

Hide your robes! Hide your gavels! This week, Jeff and Seth are back on the podcast to talk about that wacky panel of 9 unelected demagogues who control our destinies from the secret steering wheel of "democracy"... The Supreme Court. Topics include: John Jay, The Royal Exchange, Dred Scott v. Sandford, and much much more. Plus we play I See What You Did There, and two combatants face off in the Thunderdome.

Support organized labor, including the Meow Wolf Workers' Collective!

Check out some optimistic articles at NREL.org and you might be reading Jeff!

And check out Jeff's Murder Mystery in Aurora! 

Listen to MJO'C's tunes: https://michaeljoconnor.bandcamp.com/

And buy some sci-fi books: https://readspaceboy.com/

We won't be reinventing the wheel this week... Jason and Laura are back and we're talking about CHEESE. Topics include Cheddar, Provolone, La Confiné and more. Plus, we play I See What You Did There and Thunderdome. If you don't like this episode, just let is age for a bit, and you're sure to embrace its pungent flavors! 

Support Jason's wife's art: https://www.astrangechildcreations.com/

Check out the Alameda Art Fair: https://www.facebook.com/events/698973491292495/

Buy and read all of Laura's books: https://www.lauramorrisonwrites.com/

Check out Spaceboy Books: https://readspaceboy.com/

And listen to Michael J. O'Connor's music: https://michaeljoconnor.bandcamp.com/

This week, we're going high concept, we're going low concept... we're going rock opera and theatrical concert and Depression-era history. Guest Jason Horodyski is on the podcast to talk about CONCEPT ALBUMS. Topics include Dust Bowl Ballads, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The ArchAndroid, and more. Plus, we play I See What You Did There, "What a Concept!", and we delve deep into some philosophical bric-a-brac. Be sure to read the liner notes, or you won't get all the references. *wink*

Listen to Jason's music in multiple places! Like here https://open.spotify.com/artist/39dhWpEuQhVNuqYsnLIz7p!

Go see Everything Everywhere All at Once!

Check out Michael J. O'Connor's music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4h1027dFHb2Y5ZbcsDH381

Nick Nick Nick Nick na Nick Nick Nick Nickelodeon! This week, Lori Savageau returns to talk about some classic cartoons, live action kid shows, and even some food and ghosts! We dive into GUTS, Double Dare, The Adventures of Pete and Pete and more. Plus, we play I See What You Did There! and Name That Toon. It's a truly retro episode with two retro people in two tiny states.

Check out Iggy's in Rhode Island, as Lori suggested: https://www.instagram.com/iggys_ri/?hl=en

And maybe the collected works of Filler Bunny too: https://www.amazon.com/Collected-Works-Filler-Bunny/dp/159362266X

Find Michael J. O'Connor's tunes: https://michaeljoconnor.bandcamp.com/

And listen to the theme song for Pete and Pete... one of the greatest of all time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkGtGt1L6iU

It's a game so big, you'll pay for a wig! We're talking about MMOs this with self-identified MMOer, Melati Stevens. Topics include big video games like Grand Theft Auto V, Fortnite Battle Royale, and concepts like Freemium and Grinding. Plus, I See What You Did There and FMK! We even debate the biggest MMO of all!? What is it? Listen to find out.

Find Melati in Lost Ark. Her handle is Hellock and she'll love it when you say things like "Heeeelllllock! Is it me you're looking for?" 

Speak truth to power! 

And play games, because, why not!?!? 

Thank you for listening!!!

It's raining, it's the pre-2000s, your parents want to spend time with you... That's right, we're talking about BOARD GAMES. Kate and Dave are on the podcast having vague ideas about KerPlunk, Electronic Talking Mall Madness, Pig Pong and more. Plus, we play I See What You Did There and FMK! (And Donald Sutherland pointing is from Invasion of the Body Snatchers, not Omen. My bad!)

The plugs are simple this week: Vaccinate, hydrate, be kind, get outside and do some self care, ride a bike, maybe do a little doomsday prepping. :D Par for the course.