We All Have a Story

In this episode, I chat with Danielle Arroyo. Danielle is a Horticultural Designer with Skillins Greenhouses, a southern Maine family business.  She has been working with plants for 19 years.  Danielle specializes in helping couples bring their wedding vision to life with flowers and foliage. She also loves helping people learn about the various ways to incorporate plants into their homes. Danielle identifies as a queer, polyamorous, mixed race, nature nerd, student of grief, who loves how all of those identities inform each other. When not working with plants and flowers, Danielle enjoys nature expeditions, making spore prints, learning about death culture, cooking, roller skating, and traveling.

Note: This episode was recorded in April 2021 in the amidst  the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

Other things mentioned during this episode:
- Skillins Greenhouses - https://skillins.com/
- Maine Roller Derby - http://www.mainerollerderby.com
- Spore Prints - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spore_print
- Balderdash Academy Teacher's Lounge podcast - https://anchor.fm/bateacherslounge
- Balderdash Academy Teacher's Lounge "Police Officers and Beignets" sketch (Episode 12 -- start at 54:28 -- 7 minutes long)  -- https://anchor.fm/bateacherslounge/episodes/Episode-12-Fun-Raiser-eqf1gs/a-a4laj6j
- Grim D. Mise (Roller derby player) - https://www.facebook.com/grimdmise305
- Derby Skate Club (with Olive Spankins) - https://www.facebook.com/DerbySkateClub
- Happy Wheels Skate Center (Coming soon to Westbrook, Maine!) - https://www.facebook.com/Happy-Wheels-Skate-Center-151518168209434
- Greenbelt Walkway Trail, South Portland (Maine) - https://www.facebook.com/Happy-Wheels-Skate-Center-151518168209434
- Neptune's Harvest fertilizer - https://www.neptunesharvest.com/
- Arcadia National Bar (Portland, Maine) - http://arcadiaportland.com/
- The Birdcage (Movie) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birdcage
- Top Secret! (Movie) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Secret!

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In this episode, I chat with Paul Bussiere. Paul is well known in his local community for his creativity. Having built a full-sized aluminum R2-D2 replica, Paul's R2-D2 was built for visiting the children's floors at his local hospital, spreading cheer to the sick children there. As word got out about R2, countless invitations came in, from charity events, Star Wars movie premieres and becoming the star attracting at the Portland Sea Dogs annual Star Wars Night baseball game. While building R2, 3D printing became available to the masses as the patents expired on the technology. Paul bought a 3D printer kit in 2013 and put it together over a weekend. Over the years, his passion for learning and using 3D printers continued to grow. He started a YouTube Channel called "Where Nerdy Is Cool!" which features tutorials, reviews and fun projects about 3D printing. In 2019, Paul managed to land a job in the world of 3D printing, leaving behind 25 years of working in IT. Paul is now on the 3D printing team that utilizes the world's largest 3D printer. Paul continues to develop content on his YouTube Channel, find room for his 16 3D printers and is working on his Instrument Flight Rating.

Note: This episode was recorded in March 2021 in the amidst  the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

For more information about Paul and all of his various projects:
- Facebook: "Where Nerdy is Cool" https://www.facebook.com/WhereNerdyIsCool/
- YouTube: "Where Nerdy is Cool!" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUVNmNDvV_C-MwbD8CmtOcA
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenerdyiscool/
- Paul's R2-D2 blog: http://paulsr2d2.blogspot.com/
- News stories
- https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Nerdy-Do-Gooder-on-a-mission-to-save-mask-wearers-ears-during-pandemic-570378751.html
- https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Star-Wars-fans-invade-Bangor-Mall-Cinemas--566365621.html
- https://bangordailynews.com/2015/12/15/news/bangor/orrington-star-wars-fan-replica-r2d2-have-a-local-mission/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCm2U7dvev0
- https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/entertainment/r2d2-makes-splash-at-star-wars-premiere-at-bangor-mall-cinemas/97-22225261
- https://www.penbaypilot.com/article/may-fourth-be-you/51866

Other things mentioned during this episode:
- Portland Seadogs: https://www.milb.com/portland
- WildCat! BBS Software: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcat!_BBS
- TriBBS BBS Software: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TriBBS
- Doom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_(1993_video_game)
- New England R2 Builder's Club: http://www.r2-d2builder.com/r2d2builderevents.html
- Gunn Sports Shop: https://www.gunnshockey.com/
- Raspberry Pi: https://www.raspberrypi.org/
- Ultimaker - https://ultimaker.com/
- University of Maine, Orono -- Advanced Structures and Composites Center: https://composites.umaine.edu/
- Timelapse video of the the printing of the first 3D printed boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt2epukih2k
- Astromech: http://astromech.net/
- Poldark: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07pn8mz


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In this episode, I chat with Dana Reed.  Also know as Capt'n Uke, Dana is a very familiar face in the Sebago Lakes region.  He has been motivated by music since early childhood and has literally shared that love with hundreds of people around the world, having traveled extensively as a 28 year veteran of the United State Navy.  He is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Dana has taught a LOT of people how to play the ukulele over the years, including ME! He has taught ukulele at the Windham-Raymond (RSU14) and Gray-New Gloucester (RSU15) Adult Education courses. His love of the ukulele is equally as strong for his love of those who also love the ukulele!  He is the leader of the Sebago Lakes Ukulele Society ("SLUKES" or "Sl'Ukes"), which was established in 2015. 

Note: This episode was recorded in March 2021 in the amidst  the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

For more information about Steve and all of his various projects:
- Website:  www.captn-uke.com

Other things mentioned during this episode:
- Berklee College of Music - https://www.berklee.edu/
- Randy playing and singing "The Sound of Silence" -- recorded shortly after buying his first ukulele - https://www.facebook.com/TheRandyHunt/videos/10157919999585024
- Buck's Naked Barbecue (Windham, Maine) - https://www.bucksnakedbbq.com/
- Pat's Pizza (Windham, Maine) - https://www.patswindham.com/
- Sebago Lakes Ukulele Society (SLUKES) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1831679547052646/
- Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass - "Whipped Cream & Other Delights" album - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whipped_Cream_%26_Other_Delights
- Macarthur Public Library (Biddeford, ME) - https://www.mcarthurlibrary.org/
- Internet Anagram Server - https://wordsmith.org/anagram/

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In this episode, I chat with Steve Corning.  Steve has made a name for himself in New England as an all-around entertainer, with over 1,000 stage performances since his professional career began in 2011.  He is the youngest member of a 4-generation performer apprentice lineage.  He is also no stranger to stage and screen. He has toured the U.S. (and beyond!) as a juggler and physical comedian in his one-man show (Showtime Steve) and as a member of the award-winning music and comedy act AudioBody.  He is also an experienced improviser; entertaining professionally as a member of the Chamber of Comedy, Mainely Improv, and Co-Creator of the web-based comedy troupe Balderdash Academy. He has appeared locally on Good Day Maine and 207, and internationally as a featured act on Disney Cruise Line. In his other capacity as an electronic musician, Steve has self-published 3 albums as ThinkFishTank, and 7 albums through Collabor8, an international collective of musicians that he co-founded in 2012. His professional credits include music for Coca-Cola, and creating the score for 3 award-winning short films from Reef Patrol.

Note: This episode was recorded in February 2021 in the amidst  the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

Special thanks to Bob LeBlanc and Steve Corning for the audio segment from Balderdash Academy Teacher's Lounge.

Special thanks also to Steve Corning / ThinkFishTank for use of his song Full Circle (Winter Mix).

For more information about Steve and all of his various projects:
- Website (Showtime Steve): www.stevecorning.com
- Website (ThinkFishTank): http://thinkfishtank.com/index.html
- YouTube (Showtime Steve): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI6KSPiuMDu5Ep_kyuc6gzA
- YouTube: (ThinkFishTank): youtube.com/user/ThinkFishTank
- Facebook (Showtime Steve): https://www.facebook.com/stevedoesshows
- Facebook (ThinkFishTank): https://www.facebook.com/ThinkFishTank
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedoesshows/

Other things mentioned during this episode:
- Celebration Barn Theater - https://celebrationbarn.com/
- Mad Horse Theatre - http://www.madhorse.com/
- Jared Mongeau - https://www.facebook.com/JaredMongeauActor/
- AudioBody - https://audiobody.com/
- Audio body video clip - Star Wars - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgUlL2ZnlD0
- Pogo - https://pogomix.net/
- Eepybird - https://www.eepybird.com/
- Buckfield, Maine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckfield,_Maine
- Balderdash Academy - www.balderdashacademy.com
- Balderdash Academy: Teacher's Lounge (podcast) - https://open.spotify.com/show/79Cn6diaApvZPs7IHtIvH7
- Sleuths Mystery Entertainment - https://www.sleuthsmystery.com/
- Maine Repertory Theater / Chamber of Comedy - https://mainerep.com/
- @Midnight - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/@midnight
- Cedar Point amusement park - https://www.cedarpoint.com/
- Canobie Lake Park - https://www.canobie.com/
- Crashing (TV show) - https://www.hbo.com/crashing
- Sunday River - https://www.sundayriver.com/
- Ciampa & Klein: The Airwolf Years (podcast) - www.ciampaklein.com

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In this episode, I chat with Jesse Speed.  Jesse is an actor, puppeteer, comedian and writer. He and his puppet Cranston have entertained people of all ages all over the world. He is also a voice actor and has been part of multiple radio dramas including “It’s a Wonderful Life”. He continues to find ways to teach puppetry and voice acting in his community, including guest speaking for Penobscot Theatre Company’s education department and various schools in the Bangor, Maine area.

Note: This episode was recorded in February 2021 in the amidst  the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

For more information about Jesse and Cranston:
- YouTube: Last Song Studios - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocRIhC7N0nbff_N6jTf7qw
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Last-Song-Studios-107268554326396

Other things mentioned during this episode:
- Penobscot Theatre Company - penobscottheatre.org
- Jim Henson / Muppets - https://www.henson.com
- Bangor Daily News article about Jesse and his "doorway puppet shows" - https://bangordailynews.com/2020/03/26/mainefocus/hes-performing-doorway-puppet-shows-in-a-crisis-inspired-by-his-son-who-cant-speak/?fbclid=IwAR1didp2wGwdxgYFnTvb26TnPnrkpQ3CohDGr9skZN4HspkgTm2C_EdktsY
- DeScripted podcast (co-hosted by Randy) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/descriptedpod
- Adam Kreutinger Puppets - https://www.adamkreutinger.com/
- Internet Anagram Server - https://wordsmith.org/anagram/

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In this episode, I chat with Nyssa Gatcombe.  Nyssa is a dog trainer, small business owner, and recovering genetics researcher. She opened her pet services business, Magic of Paws, in 2017. She has been training dogs professionally for just shy of a decade training everything from working border collies to deaf dalmatians, and even the occasional cat.

Note: This episode was recorded in January 2021 in the amidst the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

For more information about Nyssa and Magic of Paws:
- Web: www.magicofpaws.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicofpaws
- Twitter: @magicofpaws - https://twitter.com/magicofpaws
- Instagram: @magicofpaws - https://www.instagram.com/magicofpaws/

Other things mentioned during this episode:
- Harvey (the play) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_(play)
- Rhodesian Ridgeback (dog breed) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodesian_Ridgeback
- DeScripted podcast (co-hosted by Randy) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/descriptedpod
- Internet Anagram Server - https://wordsmith.org/anagram/

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In this episode, I chat with Danie Fortin. Danie has been working in libraries for over 20 years. She got her start in high school as a library aide and never left. She currently works as a Teen Services Librarian at the McArthur Public Library in Biddeford, Maine. She also serves as Chair of the Youth Services Section for the Maine Library Association and as a board member of the international Let's Move in Libraries initiative. Danie is a firm believer in the public library and the services offered. Libraries are an integral part of the community, and she believes, many times are the heart of the community

Note: This episode was recorded in December 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

For more information about McArthur Public Library:
- Web: https://www.mcarthurlibrary.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcarthurpubliclibrary
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcarthur.library

Other things mentioned during this episode:
- Jackbox Games: https://www.jackboxgames.com
- Among Us: http://www.innersloth.com/gameAmongUs.php
- Maine State Library: https://www.maine.gov/msl
- Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation: https://www.stkfoundation.org
- BreakoutEDU: https://www.breakoutedu.com
- Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, Maine: http://www.westbrookmaine.com/681/Library
- Maine Roller Derby: http://mainerollerderby.com
- Derby Skate Club: https://www.facebook.com/DerbySkateClub
- ECDX (East Coast Derby Extravaganza): http://ecdx.phillyrollergirls.com
- Southern Discomfort (Roller Derby Tournament) - Columbia Roller Derby: https://www.columbiarollerderby.org
- Hi-Fi Donuts: https://hifidonuts.com
- Bug Light Park: https://www.southportland.org/departments/parks-recreation-aquaticspool/parks-department/parks-trails-beaches/bug-light-park
- Internet Anagram Server - https://wordsmith.org/anagram/

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In this episode, I chat with Joe Musumeci --  a game designer, educator, and escape room owner in Maine. After being really into games for most of his life, he finally decided to open up an escape room, Farmington Underground, in 2018. He designs and builds all of the props and components himself, learning as he goes along. When forced to temporarily close down in March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Joe began designing new ways to play games, while focusing heavily on local culture and history.

Note: This episode was recorded in November 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

For more information about Farmington Underground:
- Web: farmingtonunderground.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarmingtonUnderground
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farmingtonunderground

Other things mentioned during this episode:
- Super Mario Brothers - https://mario.nintendo.com
- Heroes of Might and Magic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic
- World of Warcraft - https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/
- Monopoly - https://monopoly.hasbro.com/en-us
- Trouble - https://hasbrogaming.hasbro.com/en-us/product/trouble-game:861A1979-5056-9047-F547-FF2711C8C223
- Pong - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pong
- Pac-Man - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-Man
- Using a potato as a battery - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOsE5ECH_IM
- Chester Greenwood - Inventor of Earmuffs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Greenwood
- Internet Anagram Server - https://wordsmith.org/anagram/
- New England Escape Rooms - http://neroomescapes.com/


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In this episode, I chat with Marie Stewart Harmon.  Marie helps to run her family's business, Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine (not a sponsor!)   For almost two decades, Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine has provided a one-stop-shop of products made in the great state of Maine. With two stores, one in Bath, Maine and the other in Portland, Maine, their shops support over 400 of Maine's small businesses.  Marie is also an actor, improvisor, and model. 

Note: This episode was recorded in October 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

For more information about Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine:
- Website: http://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lisamariesmadeinmaine
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamariesmadeinmaine

Products at Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine mentioned during this episode:
- Unity Pond Pottery - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product-category/for-the-home/pottery-kitchenware/pottery-collections/unity-pond-pottery
- Sea Glass Jewelry - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product-category/made-in-maine-jewelry/collections/sea-glass-collections
- Lobster Designs (Maine shell jewelry) - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product-category/made-in-maine-jewelry/collections/maine-shell-collections
- Moose poop candy - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product/moose-poop-candy
- Lobster gauge bottle opener - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product/lobster-gauge-bottle-opener
- Maine Bicentennial items - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product-category/maine-bicentennial
- Dark chocolate sea salt caramels - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product/dark-chocolate-sea-salt-caramels
- Wall art - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product-category/for-the-home/decorations/wall-art
- Cribbage boards - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product-category/for-the-home/decorations/games
- Pens - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product-category/for-the-home/pens
- Old fashioned maple drops - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product/old-fashioned-maple-drops
- Christmas items - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product-category/christmas
- Home Gnomes - https://lisamariesmadeinmaine.com/product-category/for-the-home/decorations/home-gnomes

Other things mentioned during this episode:
- The Focus Group / ImprovME Festival - https://www.facebook.com/The-Focus-Group-113358775391894
- ComedySportz Maine - https://www.thefresneltheater.org/comedysportz
- Mad Horse Theatre - http://www.madhorse.com
- Space Gallery - https://space538.org
- Maine Repertory Theatre / American Chamber of Comedy - https://mainerep.com
- Balderdash Academy
- Website: - https://www.balderdashacademy.com
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgYv-Wg0a9hSOLkCCje3WqA
- Podcast - Balderdash Academy: Teacher's Lounge - https://anchor.fm/balderdashacademy (Note: Balderdash Academy's YouTube series is also available in podcast format, but it's recommended that you view the YouTube. BUT -- Teacher's Lounge is podcast-only and is a very different show. Give it a listen!)
- Randy Hunt, Actor - www.randyhunt.info
- Cover of Fleetwood Mac's song "Dreams", sung by Lanie Gardner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1LhC1zGouc
- "Dreams" Skateboard Guy - https://www.tiktok.com/@420doggface208/video/6876424179084709126?source=h5_m
- Comedian Bob Marley  - https://www.bmarley.com

In this episode, I chat with Chris Crotty from the Portland, Oregon area. Among other things, Chris is a Standardized Patient, or sometimes called a Simulated Patient.  As a Standardized Patient, Chris has the opportunity to help med students become better doctors.  He is also a marketing professional, and a veteran of many years of the improv stage. 

Note: This episode was recorded in August 2020 in the middle of the COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") pandemic.

Links to things mentioned during this episode:
- The Fresnel Theatre / The Same Game - https://www.thefresneltheater.org
- Seinfeld clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsynYkXN2dY
- ComedySportz - https://www.cszworldwide.com
- ComedySportz San Jose - https://cszsanjose.com
- ComedySportz Portland (OR) - https://www.portlandcomedy.com


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