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This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with podcaster, Chris Green. Known as “Toph” in his role of host/producer for multiple podcasts, Chris Green builds each podcasting project until it inspires another. “My podcast projects are basically a set of Russian nesting dolls,” he said to me.

Toph started by creating Gravity Beard, a successful podcast variety show that featured lots of different segments. Some turned into other projects like pop culture podcast, This Week Today and sports show, Armchair Radio. Other segments inspired Toph to do community building with his listeners. Gravity Beard Interns is a fun Facebook group, filled with fans of the show that get to contribute to future episodes of shows like Three Room Apartment. Then, there’s Gravity Beard Inc, which is one of those fun roleplaying groups in which we all pretend we work at this startup called GBI. We have a good time. I connected with Toph first through these groups and then to his podcast and I think that says a lot about marketing efforts for podcasters. Toph not only creates lots of different podcasting projects (and organizes them and maintains them); he has also built a strong and supportive community from all over the world who come together for a good laugh in an uncertain world.

When I asked Toph to send me a bio, he told me he was just a “low level comedy nerd,” but he is so much more than that. He finished the improv curriculum at Dallas Comedy House just as the pandemic hit so he took his comedy training online like we all did. But he didn’t just create content (though to be fair, Toph and team create a MOUNTAIN of content on a weekly basis); he is the leader of online communities, the organizer of fun photo/meme projects, the arbiter of hilarious arguments over the worst donut of all time. His work online kept so many of us feeling connected and normal when the world went wonky. And still, Toph is constantly making new projects all the time!

In our conversation, we talk about confidence and how that can keep us distant from feeling good about our artistic accomplishments. Toph tells me about how a real estate slump and a documentary idea set the ball rolling for him to embrace his creative side.

Toph tells me about his podcasting workflow and what it’s like balancing his real estate job and his multiple podcasts with his house full of kids. Listen in as we chat about The Parking Lot movie, Dallas Comedy House, and Johnny Carson!

Support Chris Green (aka “Toph”) by listening to any or all of his podcasts:
This Week Today - https://podfixnetwork.com/this-week-today/
Armchair Radio - https://podfixnetwork.com/armchair-radio/
Staff Meetings https://redcircle.com/shows/staff-meetings
Three Room Apartment - https://redcircle.com/shows/three-room-apartment

And the OG, which has ended but is still up so you can listen: GravityBeard (June 2016 - August 2020) http://www.gravitybeard.com/

Follow Chris Green on Twitter, or via Facebook and I’m sure there are 6 more podcasts started that I don’t have because bro is just always creating new stuff.


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This week on Yes But Why, I chatted with podcaster, Chris Green. Known as “Toph” in his role of host/producer for multiple podcasts, Chris Green builds each podcasting project until it inspires another. “My podcast projects are basically a set of Russian nesting dolls,” he said to me.

Toph started by creating Gravity Beard, a successful podcast variety show that featured lots of different segments. Some turned into other projects like pop culture podcast, This Week Today and sports show, Armchair Radio. Other segments inspired Toph to do community building with his listeners. Gravity Beard Interns is a fun Facebook group, filled with fans of the show that get to contribute to future episodes of shows like Three Room Apartment. Then, there’s Gravity Beard Inc, which is one of those fun roleplaying groups in which we all pretend we work at this startup called GBI. We have a good time. I connected with Toph first through these groups and then to his podcast and I think that says a lot about marketing efforts for podcasters. Toph not only creates lots of different podcasting projects (and organizes them and maintains them); he has also built a strong and supportive community from all over the world who come together for a good laugh in an uncertain world.

When I asked Toph to send me a bio, he told me he was just a “low level comedy nerd,” but he is so much more than that. He finished the improv curriculum at Dallas Comedy House just as the pandemic hit so he took his comedy training online like we all did. But he didn’t just create content (though to be fair, Toph and team create a MOUNTAIN of content on a weekly basis); he is the leader of online communities, the organizer of fun photo/meme projects, the arbiter of hilarious arguments over the worst donut of all time. His work online kept so many of us feeling connected and normal when the world went wonky. And still, Toph is constantly making new projects all the time!

In our conversation, we talk about confidence and how that can keep us distant from feeling good about our artistic accomplishments. Toph tells me about how a real estate slump and a documentary idea set the ball rolling for him to embrace his creative side.

Toph tells me about his podcasting workflow and what it’s like balancing his real estate job and his multiple podcasts with his house full of kids. Listen in as we chat about The Parking Lot movie, Dallas Comedy House, and Johnny Carson!

Support Chris Green (aka “Toph”) by listening to any or all of his podcasts:

This Week Today - https://podfixnetwork.com/this-week-today/

Armchair Radio - https://podfixnetwork.com/armchair-radio/

Staff Meetings https://redcircle.com/shows/staff-meetings

Three Room Apartment - https://redcircle.com/shows/three-room-apartment

And the OG, which has ended but is still up so you can listen: GravityBeard (June 2016 - August 2020) http://www.gravitybeard.com/

Follow Chris Green on Twitter, or via Facebook and I’m sure there are 6 more podcasts started that I don’t have because bro is just always creating new stuff.

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible.

This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!

(production notes: recorded via ZOOM on 12/16/2021…posted on 1/10/2022)

Rebecca talks with guest Richard During who went from being an ER Paramedic helping hundreds of patients in emergency rooms across the country to a prolific actor helping his viewers escape into another reality. He is known for his roles as Eddie Thomas, a homicidal killer, in the horror film Retribution Room, his role as Carl, a lonely drifter, in the film Tybee. and as Detective Peter Angel, in the film Psalm.

Richard was inspired to become an actor by studying at the Beverly Hills Actors Workshop and has studied at the prestigious A.C.T Workshop.

In 2022, Richard will add to his repertoire new roles in the films FireFighter2 and Ladybug.

He is the son of Diana During who worked as a model and Richard During Jr. who was a Machinist.

Richard is an avid horseback rider and a lover of exploring new and exciting restaurants.
Representative: Jeffrey Lee Dupree- Dupree Talent Agency.
SAG/AFTRA Franchised 213-314-5190

https://app.castingnetworks.com/talent/profile/249314625/preview
RICHARD DURING - Professional Profile, Photos on Backstage - Actor
https://www.imdb.me/RonDuring
https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/RichardDuring

Rebecca L. Mahan TV/Radio Show Host www.facebook.com/rebeccalmahan www.facebook.com/rebeccasoundsreveille

Rebecca talks with guest Richard During who went from being an ER Paramedic helping hundreds of patients in emergency rooms across the country to a prolific actor helping his viewers escape into another reality. He is known for his roles as Eddie Thomas, a homicidal killer, in the horror film Retribution Room, his role as Carl, a lonely drifter, in the film Tybee. and as Detective Peter Angel, in the film Psalm.

Richard was inspired to become an actor by studying at the Beverly Hills Actors Workshop and has studied at the prestigious A.C.T Workshop.

In 2022, Richard will add to his repertoire new roles in the films FireFighter2 and Ladybug.

He is the son of Diana During who worked as a model and Richard During Jr. who was a Machinist.

Richard is an avid horseback rider and a lover of exploring new and exciting restaurants.

Representative: Jeffrey Lee Dupree- Dupree Talent Agency.

SAG/AFTRA Franchised 213-314-5190

https://app.castingnetworks.com/talent/profile/249314625/preview

RICHARD DURING - Professional Profile, Photos on Backstage - Actor

https://www.imdb.me/RonDuring

https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/RichardDuring

Rebecca L. Mahan TV/Radio Show Host www.facebook.com/rebeccalmahan www.facebook.com/rebeccasoundsreveille

In this episode of the Curious Realm host Christopher Jordan welcomes Jared Murphy, researcher and author of  IT’S NOT ALIENS, WORSE, IT’S US: Discovering Our Lost History. We discuss megalithic America and the latest release that NASA has conferred with theologians regarding what do to do if alien life is found! In 1909 G.F. Kinkaid, a Smithsonian archaeologist finds a cave filled with ancient artifacts from civilizations across the world. The event is mentioned in Arizona Newspapers. But the cave has never been seen again. Does it still Exist? Jared recently went on an expedition of his own to find out. What did he find?

 

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n the second part of the episode Chris and Jared discuss the hidden truths of science and religion. With the recent announcement that Nasa has conferred with a group of 24 theologians to explore how to tell the world if they find extraterrestrial life. Could this be mere conjecture, or could it herald the fact that we are on the cusp of a major announcement regarding disclosure?

Join the Curious Realm as we discuss the topics of megalithic America and NASA preparing for contact with Jared Murphy.

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Ron talks with Jenny Dalton, author of Butterflies and Bullies, a creative non fiction book about her experience being bullied in the 5th grade and beyond.  The discussion brings increased awareness to the passive qualities of girl bullying and hopefully will inspire young girls who may be victims to know they are not alone and transformation is always happening.

Sponsor:  Authoress J.R. Tilman-Self help/woman empowerment journal,  "Get A Grip Will Ya-You Matter

www.jrtilman.com

Links:

www.butterfliesbullies.com

https://itsawrapwithrap.com

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Ron talks with Jenny Dalton, author of Butterflies and Bullies, a creative non fiction book about her experience being bullied in the 5th grade and beyond.  The discussion brings increased awareness to the passive qualities of girl bullying and hopefully will inspire young girls who may be victims to know they are not alone and transformation is always happening.

Sponsor:  Authoress J.R. Tilman-Self help/woman empowerment journal,  "Get A Grip Will Ya-You Matter

www.jrtilman.com

Links:

www.butterfliesbullies.com

https://itsawrapwithrap.com

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This week on Yes But Why, I talk to Maximilian Hansen, improv performer and teacher from Uppsala, Sweden.

Maximilian Hansen is the founder and artistic director of Mind Melt. He has performed and taught improv in, among others: England, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Slovenia, Germany and the United States. Max is a curious and physical improv performer. As a teacher/coach, he creates a positive atmosphere that encourages the participants to push their limits while having a good time.

Max’s company, Mind Melt is an improv community based out of Uppsala, Sweden that provides in person and online workshops and ImproJams to participants from Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Australia and more! Tasked with assignments from assisting the National Heritage Board to representing improvisational theater at TEDx, Mind Melt has been excited to spread improv to beginners and advanced students alike!

Outside of Mind Melt, Max has previously developed course curricula for other improv groups; and he has been involved in starting an international improvisation theater festival. Max is also a member of Ohana, a European project that brings together 50 of Europe's improvisers to exchange experiences and discuss the world of improvisational theater.

In our conversation, Max and I get philosophical right away. We discuss the fact that both of us have very bad memories and we muse on how that affects us as storytellers and improvisers.

We talk about making the decision to be an artist over and over, redoubling our efforts when opportunities slip away. Max tells me about his trip to Philadelphia in 2014 and how that led him to the discovery of improv festivals and the larger international improv scene.

Max tells me about the vibrant artistic community in Uppsala and all the great performers working there right now. We chat about Mind Melt and how their classes add to the current landscape of improv in Uppsala. We discuss Max’s efforts to build community during the pandemic.

Support Maximilian Hansen by taking online courses with Mind Melt! And by keeping an eye out for any Mind Met online jams! Also, you should definitely invite him to your international improv festivals as soon as they start happening again!

**Special thanks to contributors of the new intro: Amanda Buckley, Ivy Meehan, Laxmi Priya, Gael Doorneweerd Perry, Laura Doorneweerd Perry, Ivy Le, Vishok Verma, Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson, and Neil Curran. **

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible.

This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!


(production notes: recorded via ZOOM on 12/9/2021…posted on 1/3/2022)

This week on Yes But Why, I talk to Maximilian Hansen, improv performer and teacher from Uppsala, Sweden.

Maximilian Hansen is the founder and artistic director of Mind Melt. He has performed and taught improv in, among others: England, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Slovenia, Germany and the United States. Max is a curious and physical improv performer. As a teacher/coach, he creates a positive atmosphere that encourages the participants to push their limits while having a good time.

Max’s company, Mind Melt is an improv community based out of Uppsala, Sweden that provides in person and online workshops and ImproJams to participants from Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Australia and more! Tasked with assignments from assisting the National Heritage Board to representing improvisational theater at TEDx, Mind Melt has been excited to spread improv to beginners and advanced students alike!

Outside of Mind Melt, Max has previously developed course curricula for other improv groups; and he has been involved in starting an international improvisation theater festival. Max is also a member of Ohana, a European project that brings together 50 of Europe's improvisers to exchange experiences and discuss the world of improvisational theater.

In our conversation, Max and I get philosophical right away. We discuss the fact that both of us have very bad memories and we muse on how that affects us as storytellers and improvisers.

We talk about making the decision to be an artist over and over, redoubling our efforts when opportunities slip away. Max tells me about his trip to Philadelphia in 2014 and how that led him to the discovery of improv festivals and the larger international improv scene.

Max tells me about the vibrant artistic community in Uppsala and all the great performers working there right now. We chat about Mind Melt and how their classes add to the current landscape of improv in Uppsala. We discuss Max’s efforts to build community during the pandemic.

Support Maximilian Hansen by taking online courses with Mind Melt! And by keeping an eye out for any Mind Met online jams! Also, you should definitely invite him to your international improv festivals as soon as they start happening again!

**Special thanks to contributors of the new intro: Amanda Buckley, Ivy Meehan, Laxmi Priya, Gael Doorneweerd Perry, Laura Doorneweerd Perry, Ivy Le, Vishok Verma, Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson, and Neil Curran. **

Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork

This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible.

This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!

(production notes: recorded via ZOOM on 12/9/2021…posted on 1/3/2022)

A short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. It is a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving.