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In this special LIVE 9/11 20th anniversary episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan an all-star panel of guests featuring Jon Bowne of #DailyNewsCollective Mike Turber of #5x5News and Dr John Hall author of Guinea Pigs Technologies of Control to discuss how this massive and world shaking event, the circumstances surrounding it, and subsequent laws passed because of it have shaped the world we know today. From the Patriot Act to FISA Courts, black budget operations, special access programs, overreaching surveillance, even our current overnight removal of US troops from Afghanistan that led to the return of the Taliban to the region. The impact of the events of 9/11 forever changed World Governments, the means and face of warfare.

Join the dudes n Beer podcast as we peer into the world of our post 9/11 society, the laws and programs that have spawned from these events and the possibilities to come.

The Dudes n Beer Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.

The Dudes n Beer would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Dudes20 to save 20% off today!

The Dudes n Beer Podcast has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Dudes7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I chat with Improvisation facilitator, training developer and Higher Education professional, Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson.

Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson is an improviser based in Glossop, England. She has been performing and teaching improv for 15 years. Jess is the co-founder of Glossop Improv alongside Sekki Tabasuares. Together, they provide a weekly online improv workshop to improvisers all over the world.

Being an improviser with multiple sclerosis (MS) led Jess to set up Brain Fog Improv – a space for improvisers with unseen conditions to share, learn and connect. Brain Fog Improv is a community of improvisers with autoimmune, neurological and other conditions that have invisible symptoms. It’s a safe space to share experiences and connect as well as a forum to provide support for others.

A self-professed “shy” person, Jess and I met in an online improv workshop called “Smoldering 101 with Stephanie Rae.” (Highly recommended by the way.) It was essentially staring at your own face while getting your confidence boosted. It was awesome. It never occurred to me that anyone on my screen was shy. Jess and I became fast Facebook friends right after.

In our conversation, Jess says that, as a child, she spent much of her time reading and so she had a rich fantasy life. We talk about all the ways we fill our creative cups, from taking online workshops to appreciating a painting.

We rabbit hole on visual art. First, we discuss how neither one of us can draw very well (not that that stops us from crafting). Jess mentions being impressed with the drawings of past guest Aree Witoelar and I agree I love his posts online.

We talk about Jess going to school for religious studies and being enamored of all the emotionally charged art that has been made for religions. Jess tells me of her love of Caravaggio’s artwork and the thesis paper she wrote about the religious undertones of movies like Bad Lieutenant and Taxi Driver. I believe this deep dive into art that Jess did in her higher education laid the groundwork for her future as a performer.

We talk about her mentor, David Ash, who introduced her to performing improv. Her work with Lancaster Improv Xpress gave her the confidence to teach improv and the opportunity to perform in international improv festivals.

This experience with her Lancaster improv community also really hooked Jess into being a diehard theater person (like me). Jess tells the story of when she moved to Glossop. On her first day in town, she went over to the local theater to ask how she could get involved. This is totally my MO as well when I have moved to new places so I loved this story.

We talk about doing improv online and the way covid has affected our work in theater. Ever the optimist, Jess says that the online improv workshops she has taken in quarantine have helped her to gain a new level of empathy and perspective. She also mentions recent joy she has found in just observing people. I am also glad people watching is back!



Ways to support Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson:
Attend free online drop-ins for all through Glossop Improv!
Glossop Improv was founded by Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson and Sekki Tabasuares to provide fun, free, and friendly drop-in workshops focusing on communication, confidence and creativity.
All levels of improv experience are welcome, from absolute beginners to seasoned improvisors.
Fridays 7-8.30PM BST
Get weekly zoom link via the Glossop Improv Facebook page

Support and join Brain Fog Improv!
Brain Fog Improv is a private Facebook group where you can talk to people in a similar situation about the ups and downs of being an improviser with an unseen health condition. You absolutely do not have to have a condition to be a member of the group, all are welcome.
Visit HERE to...

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, listen in as I chat with Improvisation facilitator, training developer and Higher Education professional, Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson.

Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson is an improviser based in Glossop, England. She has been performing and teaching improv for 15 years. Jess is the co-founder of Glossop Improv alongside Sekki Tabasuares. Together, they provide a weekly online improv workshop to improvisers all over the world.

Being an improviser with multiple sclerosis (MS) led Jess to set up Brain Fog Improv – a space for improvisers with unseen conditions to share, learn and connect. Brain Fog Improv is a community of improvisers with autoimmune, neurological and other conditions that have invisible symptoms. It’s a safe space to share experiences and connect as well as a forum to provide support for others.

A self-professed “shy” person, Jess and I met in an online improv workshop called “Smoldering 101 with Stephanie Rae.” (Highly recommended by the way.) It was essentially staring at your own face while getting your confidence boosted. It was awesome. It never occurred to me that anyone on my screen was shy. Jess and I became fast Facebook friends right after.

In our conversation, Jess says that, as a child, she spent much of her time reading and so she had a rich fantasy life. We talk about all the ways we fill our creative cups, from taking online workshops to appreciating a painting.

We rabbit hole on visual art. First, we discuss how neither one of us can draw very well (not that that stops us from crafting). Jess mentions being impressed with the drawings of past guest Aree Witoelar and I agree I love his posts online.

We talk about Jess going to school for religious studies and being enamored of all the emotionally charged art that has been made for religions. Jess tells me of her love of Caravaggio’s artwork and the thesis paper she wrote about the religious undertones of movies like Bad Lieutenant and Taxi Driver. I believe this deep dive into art that Jess did in her higher education laid the groundwork for her future as a performer.

We talk about her mentor, David Ash, who introduced her to performing improv. Her work with Lancaster Improv Xpress gave her the confidence to teach improv and the opportunity to perform in international improv festivals.

This experience with her Lancaster improv community also really hooked Jess into being a diehard theater person (like me). Jess tells the story of when she moved to Glossop. On her first day in town, she went over to the local theater to ask how she could get involved. This is totally my MO as well when I have moved to new places so I loved this story.

We talk about doing improv online and the way covid has affected our work in theater. Ever the optimist, Jess says that the online improv workshops she has taken in quarantine have helped her to gain a new level of empathy and perspective. She also mentions recent joy she has found in just observing people. I am also glad people watching is back!

Ways to support Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson:

Attend free online drop-ins for all through Glossop Improv!

Glossop Improv was founded by Jess Napthine-Hodgkinson and Sekki Tabasuares to provide fun, free, and friendly drop-in workshops focusing on communication, confidence and creativity.

All levels of improv experience are welcome, from absolute beginners to seasoned improvisors.

Fridays 7-8.30PM BST

Get weekly zoom link via the Glossop Improv Facebook page

Support and join Brain Fog Improv!

Brain Fog Improv is a private Facebook group where you can talk to people in a similar situation about the ups and downs of being an improviser with an unseen health condition. You absolutely do not have to have a condition to be a member of the group, all are welcome.

Visit HERE to join! The group meets regularly via Zoom for a Brain Fog Cafe where members can get to know each other and share experiences from the comfort of their own...

Casey's Angels is a short story that illustrates the unwavering love and fierce loyalty of dogs. 
It's told through the humble eyes of Casey, a sixteen year old Golden Retriever with the ability to smell angels and demons. Like most dogs, Casey is protective of his human and vows to keep him safe from harm at all costs. Though age has taken its toll on him physically, it has also brought him wisdom and enhanced his ability to sniff out good and evil. 
A condensed version of this story won a coveted top ten spot in the 2017 Florida Writer's Association Anthology. The publication's theme was "What A Character". Casey is a memorable character. He demonstrates that not all heroes don armor or wear capes. Some may have floppy ears and a furry coat. 
Don't let appearances fool you, beneath his golden coat beats the bravest and purest of hearts.

Casey's Angels is a short story that illustrates the unwavering love and fierce loyalty of dogs. 

It's told through the humble eyes of Casey, a sixteen year old Golden Retriever with the ability to smell angels and demons. Like most dogs, Casey is protective of his human and vows to keep him safe from harm at all costs. Though age has taken its toll on him physically, it has also brought him wisdom and enhanced his ability to sniff out good and evil. 

A condensed version of this story won a coveted top ten spot in the 2017 Florida Writer's Association Anthology. The publication's theme was "What A Character". Casey is a memorable character. He demonstrates that not all heroes don armor or wear capes. Some may have floppy ears and a furry coat. 

Don't let appearances fool you, beneath his golden coat beats the bravest and purest of hearts.

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan welcomes back Mary Joyce, researcher and author of the book Cherokee Little People Were Real, featuring testimonies of men who discovered ancient little tunnels, small skeletons and even a child-size skull with all its wisdom teeth when they were working on early construction projects at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. In the second part of the episode, we are joined by investigative journalist and whistleblower Mitchell Gerber to discuss the devastating realities behind Chinese state sanctioned organ harvesting that is specifically targeting practitioners of Falun Gong as enemies of the state.
Join the dudes n Beer podcast as we peer into the world of the Cherokee little people with Mary Joyce and organ harvesting in China with Mitchell Gerber.
The Dudes n Beer Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.
The Dudes n Beer would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Dudes20 to save 20% off today!
The Dudes n Beer Podcast has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Dudes7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

In this episode of the Dudes n Beer podcast host Christopher Jordan welcomes back Mary Joyce, researcher and author of the book Cherokee Little People Were Real, featuring testimonies of men who discovered ancient little tunnels, small skeletons and even a child-size skull with all its wisdom teeth when they were working on early construction projects at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. In the second part of the episode, we are joined by investigative journalist and whistleblower Mitchell Gerber to discuss the devastating realities behind Chinese state sanctioned organ harvesting that is specifically targeting practitioners of Falun Gong as enemies of the state.

Join the dudes n Beer podcast as we peer into the world of the Cherokee little people with Mary Joyce and organ harvesting in China with Mitchell Gerber.

The Dudes n Beer Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. For more great shows and content subscribe at HCUniversalNetwork.com.

The Dudes n Beer would like to thank the continuing support of our listeners and sponsors including PodcastCadet.com, Use Code Dudes20 to save 20% off today!

The Dudes n Beer Podcast has teamed up with True Hemp Science, Austin, TX based suppliers of high-quality full spectrum emulsified CBD products and more. Visit TrueHempScience.com TODAY and use code Dudes7 to save 7% off your order of $50 or more and get a free 50mg CBD edible!

George Siegal, the founder and CEO of Move The World Films.org, who also produced and directed the award winning documentary "The Last House Standing"  discusses with Ron about how everyone needs a home that doesn't blow away, wash away or burn down.

This documentary film opens one's eyes to the subject of natural disasters and what we can do to be proactive in protecting ourselves.

https://www.thelasthousestanding.org

https://itsawrapwithrap.com

Sponsor: Kim Curry,  Author-"Come Get Me Mother, I'm Through"

George Siegal, the founder and CEO of Move The World Films.org, who also produced and directed the award winning documentary "The Last House Standing"  discusses with Ron about how everyone needs a home that doesn't blow away, wash away or burn down.

This documentary film opens one's eyes to the subject of natural disasters and what we can do to be proactive in protecting ourselves.

https://www.thelasthousestanding.org

https://itsawrapwithrap.com

Sponsor: Kim Curry,  Author-"Come Get Me Mother, I'm Through"

This week on Yes But Why Podcast, I interview artist and podcast producer, Traveus Lawson.

Traveus Lawson is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Always Press Record, Inc. (alwayspressrecord.com) He is the lead producer on more than 30 serial podcasts, with thousands of hours of content within the APRTV vault that is broadcasted globally via 24/7 live streams and On-Demand SmartTV apps.

Originally from the small town of Monessen, PA, Traveus Lawson moved to Los Angeles with his mom shortly after his father passed away. That was when he first saw a movie being made. The magic of that moment birthed a poet, playwright, painter, novelist, musician, filmmaker and now the producer known as "Tray the Producer."

In our conversation, Traveus and I go deep into the topic of what is art and who can make it. We talk about finding and connecting with your audience. We muse on creating in a chaotic world that seems like it doesn’t care about artists.

Traveus tells me about the evolution of his production company, Always Press Record. We discuss what it takes to produce the breadth of podcasts that APR handles.

We chat about the artists that inspire us – from long dead painters to present day musicians like Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Mdou Moctar, and Dave Matthews Band.

Support Traveus Lawson by downloading the Always Press Record app and watching the livestreams of all the amazing content he is putting out!

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