Episode 158 features Laura Eppler who I’ve known for quite a while and who’s become a very good friend.

She’s here on the show to discuss her second career as an officiant. In fact, just over one year ago from the release of this episode she married Stef and I in our backyard.

We discuss that second career, plus boredom, writing, and divert into a tangent or two…

Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

Laura Eppler, Celebrant on Facebook

Meet the Stershics Part II: I Do

AgentPalmer.com

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Another Cup of Coffee Facts from Agent Palmer

“What’s Next” taught me even more about West Wing’s legacy

Executive Producer: Stefanie Stershic

Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions.

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Episode 157 features Kevin Freitas who, as you’ll find out, could be who he says he is or he could be 17 hobbies in a trenchcoat.

We discuss his online handheld computer museum, music, programming, photography, 3d modeling, and even go back as far as Geocities, perhaps even further…

Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

kevinfreitas.net

handheldmuseum.org

AgentPalmer.com

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Breakaway Femmes makes me hope for a three-week women’s Tour de France

Bond and The Beatles have more in common than a theme song and revolvers

Don’t Copy Xerox’s Errors as Told in Fumbling the Future

Executive Producer: Stefanie Stershic

Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions.

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Episode 156 features Lucy who started homesteading for one very specific reason and now, well, entrepreneur farmer could very well be her descriptor in the future.

We discuss her journey through homesteading, the trials and unexpected expansions along the way, plus gardening, chickens, goats, pigs, geese, sheep, turkeys and much much more…

Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

hopefulhomesteaders on Instagram

AgentPalmer.com

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Art and investment: Appreciating collecting animation cels

The Royal Cousins Reimagines Fictional History as Breaking News Bulletins

Executive Producer: Stefanie Stershic

Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions.

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Episode 155 features the return of the original Palmer Files guest Bill Sweeney. He’s back to tackle some of Proust’s Questionnaire. And aside from explaining what this isn’t, we’ll discuss Skype, basements and attics, poetry, the flow state, and much much more.

Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

What is the Proust Questionnaire?

WickedTheory.com

AgentPalmer.com

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Casthen Gain expands Hansen’s epic worldbuilding started in Graven Trilogy

Palmer’s 2025 Tour de France Recap

Special Guest Executive Producer: Bill Sweeney

Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions.

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Episode 154 features Bryan Tuk who’s here to bolster the rhythm section with his drums, his law degree, and his musical educator self.

During this episode we discuss Bryan’s path from when he first picked up the sticks to graduating law school, with enough tangents and conversation to cover just about everything in between and beyond those two points of reference.

From here on out you’ll hear us discuss the drive to help creatives, connecting with an audience, teaching and learning, the sorry position of the arts and music education right now, and much more

Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

The House of Tuk

Tuk Law

AgentPalmer.com

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Like climbing a Stairway to Heaven, Becoming Led Zeppelin doc takes its time to showcase the band

Imagica is an epic tome worthy of your time

Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions.

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Episode 153 features my Cousin Sarah who’s here to talk about science, water, engineering, weather, the non-profit space, plus running, saying no, and much much more…

Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

Sarah Diringer Consulting

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NASCAR needs new gas in the tank beyond Dale Jr

Earl Weaver and the evolution of baseball take the field in The Last Manager

Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions.

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Episode 152 features the return of one of my favorite Canadians, and just one of my best friends, Chris Maier. He’s here to tackle some of Proust’s Questionnaire. And aside from catching up, we’ll discuss relationship communication, accountability, Canada, misfortune, and much much more.

Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

What is the Proust Questionnaire?

How Was Your Week, Honey?

Our Line Notes

AgentPalmer.com

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The Dying Art of the Animation Cel

Michael Caine does his best spy work as author of fast-paced Deadly Game

Special Guest Executive Producer: Bill Sweeney

Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions.

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Episode 151 features my wife Stefanie, who is back to talk about our adventures as new parents. From coming home with a baby to adapting to a new normal that is constantly changing, we’re surviving, but how? Listen to find out.

Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

AgentPalmer.com

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Coupland’s Tomb Raider guidebook is an artifact in its own right

The Cap is more about life than it is about survival

Special Guest Executive Producer: Stefanie Stershic

Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions.

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Episode 150 features my wife Stefanie, who has returned to join me in telling the tale of our adventures in pregnancy through to the delivery of our healthy baby. Who, if you listen closely, will make their debut appearance on this podcast at some point in the background.

Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

Expecting Better by Emily Oster

AgentPalmer.com

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Geddy Lee’s Show About Bassists is Worth Discovering, Even If the Platform Hides It

Coupland Uncovers the Future of Bell Labs and More in Kitten Clone: Inside Alcatel-Lucent

Special Guest Executive Producer: Stefanie Stershic

Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions.

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Episode 149 features my friend Brian Wcislo, who’s here to tell his tales of growing up, starting businesses, life altering experiences, boundary pushing, and finding his place in the world.

Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

Brian Wcislo on LinkedIn

AgentPalmer.com

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GoldenEra is as precise as a watch laser in GoldenEye 007 documentary

A Review Loosely Based on A Guide for the Perplexed: A Novel

Music created and provided by Henno Heitur of Monkey Tongue Productions.

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