The Palmer Files Podcast

The Palmer Files Podcast

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The Palmer Files Podcast episodes

  • Bridging the Publishing Gap with Jamie Ryu

    Episode 167 with Jamie Ryu who is on the show to pull back the curtain on the publishing industry.

    Plus her own journey to starting a company bridging the gap between traditional publishing and self-publishing, and much much more.

    Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

    AgentPalmer.com

    JamieIsReading.com

    Contrarian Publishing

    Other Links

    About Alex (or Big Chill 2.0) Gets it Right when Tearing Down Fake Online Friendships

    I'm Damn Glad Tim Matheson Wrote His Autobiography

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

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Jason Pilling has the Music

    Episode 166 with Jason Pilling who is on the show to discuss his musical origins as well as some influences and processes.

    Plus, making music you want to hear, lyrics, poetry, an eight beat note and much much more.

    Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

    AgentPalmer.com

    JasonPilling.com

    Jason Pilling Music - DIY Electric Upright Bass Build

    Jason Pilling on Spotify

    Jason Pilling on YouTube

    Other Links

    2025 Lookback: Becoming A Parent Didn't Make Me Any Less Palmer

    A Canadian So Nice, Coupland Covered Him Twice

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

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    1 hr 8 min
  • One Final Question: Volume VI

    Episode 165 features Beth, Theo, Ed, Kristen, Dave, Stef, Mark, Dan, and Brian.

    Discussing trips through books and music, old movies and new experiences, talking nerdy, relationship origins, job searching, the always ubiquitous why question and of course, I double check my levels!

    Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

    AgentPalmer.com

    Reading, Writing, and Gardening with Beth Tabler

    Musically There and Back Again with King Triumph

    Talking Star Trek: The Next Generation with Ed O'Hare

    No Stranger to Fiction with Kristen Hamilton

    To Sing or Not to Sing with Dave Hulegaard

    Meet the Stershics Part I: Podcast Fun

    We Are Tangent Bound with Mark Bogner

    Optimist Dan Evans talks with Pessimist Agent Palmer

    When Art and Entrepreneurship Meet, Brian Found Paradise

    Other Links

    The Beauty of the Bay is captured in Michener's Chesapeake

    'Time Machine' is a great reintroduction to Minchin's smart music

    Fortunes to Uplift

    J.B. Manas had me at Jurassic Park with dragons

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

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Rolling for Initiative with Kat the Dungeon Mom

    Episode 164 features Kat the Dungeon Mom, who is here to talk about being the game master.

    Plus loving the performing arts, teaching, raising a child, concerts, events, and much much more…

    Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

    Kat The Dungeon Mom Linktree

    AgentPalmer.com

    Other Links

    'Time Machine' is a great reintroduction to Minchin's smart music

    In 'This Wheel's on Fire,' Helm adds needed voice to The Band's end

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

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    1 hr 15 min
  • The Proust Questionnaire: Volume IV, Jason Zapata

    Episode 163 features the return of one of my best friends Jason Zapata.

    He's back to tackle some of Proust's Questionnaire, plus ch-ch-ch-changes, responsible technology usage, virtues, authors, unfinished projects and much much more.

    Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

    What is the Proust Questionnaire?

    JasonZapata.com

    AgentPalmer.com

    Friendship Episode I: Jason Zapata

    Other Links

    These are the Bobs I like, I like, These are the Bobs I like. (Top 10 Real Bobs)

    The Beauty of the Bay is captured in Michener's Chesapeake

    Special Guest Executive Producer: Bill Sweeney

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

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    1 hr 9 min
  • What does a Game Designer do and more with Greg Costikyan

    Episode 162 features Greg Costikyan a game industry veteran who's published games for a variety of platforms from the table to the phone as well as more than a few novels.

    You'll hear us discuss that plus his career, a little bit of process, plus adaptability, teaching, cooking, and much much more…

    Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

    Costik.com

    Early Internet Offers Practical Fantasy in Magic of the Plains: By the Sword (A Book Review)

    AgentPalmer.com

    Other Links

    A Good Documentary is more than Rare or Recovered Footage

    Bogner's building an exciting world starting with The Dreamweaver

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

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    55 min
  • A Fulfilling Conversation with Adam Ortiz

    Episode 161 features Adam Ortiz, deputy secretary for the Maryland Department of the Environment, and we touch on public service, but that's not why he's here.

    You'll hear us talk about why I invited him on the show, and just how much we have in common; baseball, music, and more. Plus you'll hear us discuss mid-atlantic sports towns, fulfillment, wonder, trading album recommendations and much much more...

    Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

    Keeping the Country Clean (S5E03) -The Good Government Show with guest Adam Ortiz

    AgentPalmer.com

    Other Links

    It's Easy to Like I Like Me Film and to Miss John Candy

    An Austen Adaptation to Desire

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

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    1 hr 13 min
  • Was B.P. Kelso Engineered to Write?

    Episode 160 features B P Kelso. Who is among many things, an engineer by trade, a scriptwriter, an author, and a dad. We discuss storytelling, adaptation, reading, always learning and much much more.

    Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

    BPKelso.com

    PlayingwithPlays.com

    AgentPalmer.com

    Other Links

    Rock doc shows that, just maybe, Simple Plan can be 'Perfect'

    Eruption did not ignite a fire in my Crichton-loving heart

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

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Proust Questionnaire Vol III: Christopher J. Hughes

    Episode 159 features the return of one of my best friends Christopher J. Hughes. He's back to tackle some of Proust's Questionnaire. And aside from explaining what to do when things are 25 pixels to the left we discuss art, color, the creative process and much much more.

    Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode

    What is the Proust Questionnaire?

    TriforceDad.com

    AgentPalmer.com

    So You Made A Movie

    Friendship Episode II: Christopher J. Hughes

    Other Links

    A Robert by any other name might not make this list

    results of search| provide a perfect snapshot via google

    Special Guest Executive Producer: Bill Sweeney

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

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    1 hr 17 min
  • By the power vested in Laura

    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

    Other Links

    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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    1 hr 5 min

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A podcast about the pursuit of knowledge through interesting and engaging conversation, hosted by Agent Palmer. Released every other Tuesday.