Sunken Press

In this episode, we talk to local native plant entrepreneur Sam Dublo about his botanical passions. This 20-year-old Zoomer already has spent his early adult life cultivating native plants and selling them at farmers' markets. You'll be surprised at the amount of cool stuff we've been ignoring with our lawn culture and invasive species.

For more information go to Sam’s Native Nursery and Restoration Services Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095128308904

Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/HklJrYgCEcE. 

For more about how and why to kill your lawn, read Cory's Substack on the matter here: https://sunkenpress.substack.com/p/sunken-dispatch-2

Or go to https://www.youtube.com/@UC3CBOpT2-NRvoc2ecFMDCsA

Also mentioned in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/littleskywildflowers

https://www.facebook.com/NatureInstitute

https://sunkenpresspodcast.com

In this episode, we talk to local native plant entrepreneur Sam Dublo about his botanical passions. This 20-year-old Zoomer already has spent his early adult life cultivating native plants and selling them at farmers' markets. You'll be surprised at the amount of cool stuff we've been ignoring with our lawn culture and invasive species.

For more information go to Sam’s Native Nursery and Restoration Services Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095128308904

For more about how and why to kill your lawn, read Cory's Substack on the matter here: https://sunkenpress.substack.com/p/sunken-dispatch-2

Or go to https://www.youtube.com/@UC3CBOpT2-NRvoc2ecFMDCsA

Also mentioned in this episode: https://www.facebook.com/littleskywildflowers

https://www.facebook.com/NatureInstitute

https://sunkenpresspodcast.com

In this episode, Cory and Nicole talk to the enigmatic weirdo behind the ostentatious works of art at the Conservatory, Mike Snider. From 1,000 trumpets to 31,000 stamps, we talk about the philosophy of Kool and the artistic process. You won't want to miss it.

Mentioned in this episode: https://www.kooliverse.com/

In this episode, Cory and Nicole talk to the enigmatic weirdo behind the ostentatious works of art at the Conservatory, Mike Snider. From 1,000 trumpets to 31,000 stamps, we talk about the philosophy of Kool and the artistic process. You won't want to miss it.

In this episode, we interview Sage and David, the proprietors of Funky Planet Toys and Gifts in Downtown Alton. We discuss the independent toy market, trade wars, supply chains, and the blight of kids with too much screen time. This independent local toy store is surprisingly affordable, and without the negative karma of big box stores. You won't want to miss us playing with toys and warning against the dangers of doing too much acid. Check out Funky Game Night at Old Bakery Beer Company in Alton on Tuesday, May 20.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1090523906428640

Funky Planet Toys & Gifts is at: 10 E Broadway, Alton, IL, 62002 618-373-6205 [email protected]

https://www.funkyplanettoys.com

https://sunkenpresspodcast.com

Founded in Hollywood, California, FreakShow Deluxe is a nationally touring sideshow act. Its founding father Thomas Nealeigh joins us on this episode to discuss the history of sideshows, why he moved to Alton, and demonstrates the infamous "Blockhead" stunt. Don't try this at home, kids.

More info discussed in this episode: https://www.patreon.com/AltonHauntedDinnerTheater https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574543380082 https://www.freakshowdeluxe.com/ https://www.facebook.com/freakshowdeluxe/ https://www.instagram.com/freakshowdeluxe https://www.youtube.com/TheFreakShowDeluxe https://sunkenpresspodcast.com

After talking to Peter Hough and Megan Tyler about how they deal with the ongoing plight of homelessness in Alton and surrounding areas, we wanted to hear more about Nicole's lived experience and see how she felt about what our guests had to say.

Trigger warning: We do get into some disturbing topics including sexual assault and violence.

More info discussed in this episode: https://nowherepod.substack.com/podcast

https://sunkenpresspodcast.com

In this episode, we talk with Megan Tyler, a local mental health advocate who founded Sacred Spaces of Care, a nonprofit organization touted by current Alton Mayor David Goins as a remedy for homelessness. She also discusses the current lack of mental health options in Alton and the importance of wellness within police departments.

More info discussed in this episode:

https://www.facebook.com/sacredspacesofcare

http://www.sacredspacesofcare.org

https://linktr.ee/infosacredspacesofcare

https://sunkenpresspodcast.com

In this episode we talk with Megan Tyler, a local mental health advocate who founded Sacred Spaces of Care, a nonprofit organization touted by current Alton Mayor David Goins as a remedy for homelessness. She also discusses the current lack of mental health options in Alton and the importance of wellness within police departments

More info discussed in this episode:

https://www.facebook.com/sacredspacesofcare

http://www.sacredspacesofcare.org

https://linktr.ee/infosacredspacesofcare

https://sunkenpresspodcast.com

#homeless #homelessness #homelessnessawareness #homelessnesscrisis #unhoused #mentalhealth #crisisintervention

In this episode, we talk to Alton-based Pastor Peter Hough, an outspoken advocate of our unhoused neighbors and one of the original founders of the Overnight Warming Locations (OWLs). We discuss the issues he's faced trying to fight for the most vulnerable as well as the purpose and practice of OWLs in multiple Madison County communities. This episode is in memory of Nicole's dog, Cookie, who passed away the day of the interview at the age of 20. More info discussed in this episode:

https://www.facebook.com/OvernightWarmingLocations

https://linktr.ee/overnightwarminglocations

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=077500450K10

https://repelik.com/

https://repstuart.com/

https://sunkenpresspodcast.com/