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Episode 50… and it feels about right that everything is a little chaotic.

Leah’s got a decision to make. She just started a part-time job—but now a friend has offered her a short-term opportunity with better pay. The catch? She’d have to delay the job she just committed to. We talk through what you do when timing is terrible but the opportunity is real.

On the business side, we catch up on Etsy sales—and Shawn shares how trying to “simplify” shipping turned into a $200 mistake involving two swapped orders, a refund request, and a package stuck in customs. (There’s also now a full video about it over on his YouTube channel, because of course there is.)

Spring has technically arrived in Northern Ontario… but no one told the weather. Snow, freezing temps, and migraines are still very much part of daily life. We also talk about the annual flooding in northern communities, and how entire reserves are forced to evacuate year after year.

Somehow, in the middle of all that, we’re thinking about starting a vlog to document this northern life.

Leah accidentally ordered everything in her Amazon cart (not just one item), so now beekeeping season is officially happening… as soon as the weather cooperates.

We wrap things up with an update from Canada Post—contract ratification is coming up, big delivery changes are on the horizon, and Shawn’s got just over 10 years left until retirement.

It’s one of those episodes where life doesn’t slow down long enough to figure it out… so we just talk it through.

Grab a coffee.

Shawn’s Etsy Shop (Rusted Robot Toys)
https://www.etsy.com/shop/rustedrobottoys

Leah’s Etsy Shop (Collect and Cast On)
https://www.etsy.com/shop/collectandcaston

Shawn’s YouTube Channel – The Long Way Around

https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongWayShow
Search: @thelongwayshow

This week’s podcast promo: Monster Attack

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Jim recounts seeing this 1986 Sci-Fi Thriller by Wes Craven on opening night -“Deadly Friend,” starring Matthew Laborteaux, Kristy Swanson, Michael Sharrett, Anne Twomey, Richard Marcus, Anne Ramsey, Andrew Roperto, Lee Paul, and Charles Fleischer. A young genius attempts to bring his friend back to life, following a tragic accident, with unexpected consequences. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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AI in Music

AI is arguably the biggest technological revolution of our lifetime, but it’s certainly not without controversy. For every positive application in medicine, science, engineering, etc. there are questions about how far AI should go. Most particularly, the use of AI in the arts is a hot-button issue. Can AI be used legitimately in music, literature, and visual art? Does it threaten to replace human creativity? Is it truly nothing more than the theft of creators’ work? We speak with Walter Hieber, founder and owner of PrometheanLink Business Solutions, who helps us make sense of this scary new world we live and create in.

Learn more about PrometheanLink LLC here.

We’d love to hear your thoughts about AI and its place in the arts. Drop us a line at [email protected] or just leave a comment on our socials or whatever podcast platform you’re listening to us. 

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This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by the incomparable Vandy Beth Glenn to discuss Clint Howard’s many contributions to the Star Trek universe!

Earth Station Trek is part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #clinthoward #corbomitemaneuver #pasttense #acquisition #underthecloakofwar #willyoutakemyhand #vandybethglenn

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It’s been a loooooong road, but we’ve finally reached the end…. of the halfway point of the series! In this episode, we discuss our overall thoughts on season 2 and our hopes for season 3. We also went back and rewatched the series pilot Broken Bow to see how our feelings on it have changed now that we know the show and characters better. Lastly, we have an extra special Two Truths and a Lie about the first half of season 3 brought to us by our friends Abby and Chris from the other Enterprise podcast First Flight Podcast. 

We also want to share this original art we commissioned from the artist Enabuns that features Jamie, Maria, and Bill, as well as our producer KO Myers, the voice of our computer Stephen, and our rikermendation’s sponsor Eric, all on the bridge of the NX-01. 

When we started this podcast, a friend told us that Enterprise starts getting good in season three, and we scoffed and said our podcast was definitely not going to make it that far. And yet, here we are, two years later, with two seasons under our belt and two more to go!

Thank you so much to you, our listeners, for having faith (of the heart) in us and our show. We truly would not be continuing this journey if it wasn’t for all of you who listen to our show every week. Thank you for listening, for sharing our show with your friends, for sending us lovely messages, and for just being part of the little EnterpriseSplaining community we have created. 

We appreciate all of you and can’t wait to finally get to start watching Star Trek Enterprise (new show name!) season 3… in four weeks. Yes, we buttered you up to let you know that we’re taking a four week break. I mean, we just watched an entire two seasons of Enterprise, so I think we’ve earned a break. But don’t worry, we will be back. We have two more seasons to explain, after all!

And with that, on to Enterprise season 3! See you all in four weeks!

Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media If you enjoy the show, follow us on Facebook or on BlueSky or send us an email to [email protected]. We cannot tell you how much we would love to hear from you!

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Can you believe that some people don’t like The Monkees? Strange, but true! Sometimes they just haven’t heard of them. Other times, they just have funny ideas. Well, how would YOU explain The Monkees to these misguided souls? This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Chris McGovern, The Gen-X Muse, to come up with our perfect Monkees primer!

Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendations this week are the singles “Rough and Twisted” by The Cockroaches… errr… The Rolling Stones and “It’s Too Late” by The Crystal Teardrops!

Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#monkees #monkeesfordummies #chrismcgovern #genxmuse #RoughandTwisted #rollingstones #ItsTooLate #crystalteardrops

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Batman ’66 S3 Ep6 – The Unkindest Tut of All

King Tut returns, predicting (and perpetrating) a series of sacks to win over the police. Baffled trying to prove Batman’s identity, he’ll settle for control of the universe unless the Caped Crime Busters stop him.

Episode aired Thursday, October 19, 1967

Director: Sam Strangis

Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross

Cast:

Adam West – Batman

Burt Ward – Robin

Yvonne Craig – Batgirl

Alan Napier – Alfred

Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon

Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara

Victor Buono – King Tut

Patti Gilbert – Shirley

Larry Duran – Nubis

Cathleen Cordell – Librarian

Richard Krisher – Cop

John Ramsey – TV Announcer

Mike’s Shout Out:

Fiberglass Freaks’ Batman Museum

Drew’s Shout Out:

Batman 1943 – BatChums Patreon

BatChums logo by Peter Cutler.
https://www.instagram.com/cutler7666

Theme music by Ricky Zero.
RadioCult.com
https://youtube.com/@wehadthat

If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @ [email protected]

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In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we sit down with author Diane Kiesel to discuss her book When Charlie Met Joan, an in-depth exploration of the controversial and widely publicized relationship between Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin and actress Joan Berry.

Set during the Golden Age of Hollywood, this story dives into one of the most sensational scandals of its time. The relationship between Chaplin and Berry quickly became the subject of intense media scrutiny, legal battles, and public controversy, including a highly publicized paternity lawsuit that captivated the nation. The case raised questions about celebrity power, morality, and the role of the press in shaping public opinion during Hollywood’s studio era.

Through meticulous research, Diane Kiesel sheds light on the real story behind the headlines, separating fact from myth while exploring how the scandal impacted Chaplin’s career and legacy. This episode examines the broader cultural context of the time, including Hollywood censorship, public image, and the pressures faced by stars in the spotlight.

If you’re interested in classic Hollywood scandals, Charlie Chaplin history, Old Hollywood controversies, celebrity trials, and film history, this episode offers a compelling and thought-provoking look at one of the most talked-about episodes in Hollywood history.

Subscribe to the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast for more interviews with authors, historians, and insiders uncovering the stories behind Hollywood’s biggest legends.

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#CharlieChaplin #JoanBerry #HollywoodScandal #OldHollywood #ClassicHollywood #FilmHistory #DianeKiesel #WhenCharlieMetJoan #HollywoodHistory #TalesFromHollywoodland

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Join us as we chat with founders Chris and Angela Seckinger to find out what we can expect April 24–26 at Stellar Fest 2026!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #stellarfest #doctorwho #starwars #chrisseckinger #angelaseckinger

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Jim discusses one of David Cronenberg’s first horror films as a director – 1981’s “Scanners” starring Steven Lack, Jennifer O’Neill, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, Robert Silverman, Mayor Moore, and Michael Ironside. A small group of people possess the power to read other people’s minds and control them physically. A covert operation is seeking to gather all of these folks together, but for what purpose. Find out on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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