Best BP J Podcasts (2026)

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One Final Question: Volume VI 1:05:49

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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 Readin…

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Rolling for Initiative with Kat the Dungeon Mom 1:14:08

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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 smar…

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The Proust Questionnaire: Volume IV, Jason Zapata 1:08:56

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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 Fri…

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What does a Game Designer do and more with Greg Costikyan 54:04

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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 Cost…

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A Fulfilling Conversation with Adam Ortiz 1:12:19

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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, w…

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Was B.P. Kelso Engineered to Write? 1:07:46

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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 Pla…

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Proust Questionnaire Vol III: Christopher J. Hughes 1:16:29

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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…

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By the power vested in Laura 1:04:47

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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 …

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Kevin, Newton, Lynx, and Brass 1:07:22

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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 han…

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Chickens and Goats and Sheep, Oh Homesteading! 1:02:33

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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… Mentione…

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Proust Questionnaire Vol II: Bill Sweeney 1:11:00

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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? WickedT…

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Finding the Groove with Drummer and Lawyer Bryan Tuk 1:11:52

6M ago1:11:52

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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 poin…

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Water, Weather, and What We Want with Cousin Sarah 1:10:51

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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 AgentPalmer.com Other Links NASCAR needs new gas in the tank beyond Dale Jr Earl Weaver and the evolution of ba…

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Proust Questionnaire Vol I: Chris Maier 1:09:16

7M ago1:09:16

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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 Pro…

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Adventures as New Parents 54:55

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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 Other Links Coupland's Tomb Raider guidebook is an artifact …

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You and Me makes Three 56:52

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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…

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When Art and Entrepreneurship Meet, Brian Found Paradise 1:02:13

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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 Other Links GoldenEra is as precise as a watch laser in GoldenEye 007 do…

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Optimist Dan Evans Talks with Pessimist Agent Palmer 1:14:07

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Episode 148 with a great friend to me and this show, long time listener, first time guest, Dan Evans. We talk about our shared experience looking for work, being prepared, the cost of creative things, and much much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Follow Dan on Threads: @redbeard73 BlueSky: redbeard73.bsky.social AgentPalmer.com …

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We are Tangent Bound with Mark Bogner 1:05:19

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Episode 147 with Mark Bogner of Tangent Bound, the podcast, the podcast network, and now media network. We discuss the origin of all three, as well as our similar paths to podcast listening. Plus, collaboration, momentum, DVD extras, mistakes, laughter and plenty of, you guessed it, tangents. All aboard! Let's get tangent bound! Mentioned and Helpf…

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The Return of Hal Nathan 1:20:36

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Episode 146 with the return or more accurately the continuation of my conversation with Hal Nathan. During this episode you'll hear us discuss editing and process, movie length and consuming film and media, structure and creation, plus I may or may not rant about the film industry… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode HalNathan.com The Pas…

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Talking Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with Edward O'Hare 1:07:45

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Episode 145 features the return of my friend and Master to my Padawan in all things Star Trek, Edward O'Hare. He has been my guide through my Star Trek journey and in this episode we're going to reflect on my adventures on Deep Space Nine, before I embark upon the next Voyage... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com AgentPa…

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Alyssa Chooses Her Own Path 1:09:46

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Episode 144 features Alyssa LaBotz, entrepreneur, freelancer, video editor, traveler, and a fellow coffee drinker. We discuss starting in economics and ending in editing, finding time for ourselves, burnout, balance, structure, age, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode labotzmedia.com Roaming with Alyssa RetroDaze Agent…

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Meet Hal Nathan a Visual Storyteller 1:11:42

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Episode 143 features Hal Nathan, recent film school graduate and someone who's just newly out of the structure of formal education and wondering what comes next. We discuss that and how he got into film, writing, editing, what film school does and doesn't prepare you for, accepting not bad, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This …

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Keeping it Comfortable and Classy with Ken Sweeney 1:11:51

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Episode 142 features Ken Sweeney, host of The Comfortable Spot podcast. We discuss being curious, podcasting, creating and momentum, starting in music, success and replication, the voice as an instrument, Star Trek, old television, keeping it classy, Dick Cavett and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode thecomfortablespotpod…

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Creating with Words, Yarn, and More with Alex T. Dragonson 1:01:58

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Episode 141 features Alex T. Dragonson. Who happens to share more than just a few fandoms with me. We met on Mastodon and outside of a few threads there, this is our first real conversation. We discuss music, knitting, anxiety and anxiety remediation, work life balance, early internet experiences, hermitcraft, FOMO and much more! Mentioned and Help…

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One Final Question: Vol. V 1:02:24

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Episode 140 features Bill, Kristen, NJ, Essa, Stef, Jess, and Danno discussing voices, not working, dinner, communication, decisions, and perhaps even some sociology (or perhaps it's psychology) and more from the One Final Questions after-credits of this very podcast! Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode WickedTheory.com HoneyBears & Sydne…

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Meet the Stershics Part II: I Do 51:11

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Episode 139 features my wife, Stefanie Stershic. During this episode we continue our conversation, starting from her cross country journey to move in with me, continuing with our years living together, and culminating in our nuptials. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to 50 Questions with Stefanie (Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podca…

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Meet the Stershics Part I: Podcast Fun 1:02:40

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Episode 138 features my wife, Stefanie Stershic. During this episode we discuss how we met, our long distance digital courtship, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to 50 Questions with Stefanie (Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcast) From Brain to Keyboard on Twitch AgentPalmer.com Mastadon @FromBrainToKeyboard @…

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To Sing or Not to Sing and more with Dave Hulegaard 55:49

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Episode 137 the return of Dave Hulegaard the musician behind Twelve Days in June. We discuss front man caliber vocals and singing horror stories, revisiting old favorite albums, finding your comfort zone, making up for lost time, playing live again, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Listen to Twelve Days in June's …

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That Nerd Conversation with Morgan from That Nerd Thing 1:05:24

1y ago1:05:24

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Episode 136 features Morgan, from That Nerd Thing podcast. We discuss the origins of her show, compare her day job to her podcast, ponder the interchangeability of nerd and geek as terms, and much much more... Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode linktr.ee/Thatnerdthingpod AgentPalmer.com Threads @thatnerdthingpod @AgentPalmer Other Links …

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Tony Rapino II: The Wrath of Friendship 1:11:12

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Episode 135 features the return of Tony Rapino, a man of many hats and talents, who is here because since his last appearance on episode 92 we've become friends! Which means I can ask him leading questions about his writing process and blocks, his baking habits, how he stays motivated, is he a recluse, and just how strong is his need to create and …

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No Stranger to Fiction with Kristen Hamilton 1:07:26

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Episode 134 features Kristen Hamilton, a fiction book editor, living her best life doing what she loves from the comfort of her home. She's here to discuss how she started her business, learning on the job, multitasking, and working from home, plus we dive into the paralyzing nature of an abundance of choice, discuss comfort foods, and much much mo…

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Finding the Creative Beat After Work and On Radio with Jonathan Roth 1:02:32

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Episode 133 features Jonathan Roth, he's a drummer, writer, and a professional with more hats than titles, and his job description is basically a to do list, but he's here to talk about being creatively fulfilled, writing, balance, playing music, listening to music, public radio and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode jona…

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Behind the Music with Twelve Days in June 1:02:04

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Episode 132 features Dave Hulegaard the person behind Twelve Days in June. We discuss his almost two decades hiatus from music, and how he's not only back, he hit the ground running. All that plus learning guitar, hitting publish, returning to things you once loved, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Twelve Days in Ju…

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Talking Star Trek The Next Generation with Edward O'Hare 1:06:13

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Episode 131 features the return of my friend and Master to my Padawan in all things Star Trek, Edward O'Hare. He's back again to discuss my continuing journey this time through all things Star Trek: The Next Generation… Throughout the conversation, we discuss: Star Trek: The Next Generation Star Trek: Generations Star Trek: First Contact Star Trek:…

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Musically There and Back Again with King Triumph 57:30

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Episode 130 features Theo Smith, who you may have heard on streaming music services as King Triumph. We discuss his first album Everything is Fine, his music origin and hiatus from music, as well as, what got him back into it, how things have changed for him, what's next, and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode KingTriumph.c…

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Reading, Writing, and Gardening with Beth Tabler 1:02:30

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Episode 129 features Beth Tabler, editor of both the quarterly issues of Grimdark Magazine and also Before We Go Blog, Beth is much more than just an editor. She's a writer, no matter how much she protests, she is in fact a writer, she's also a master gardener, list completionist, and so much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Befo…

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Creating and Sharing with Joel Duggan 1:09:45

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Episode 128 features Joel Duggan, a podcaster, twitch streamer, animator, cartoonist, and content creator who wears more hats than that! We discuss explaining what you do, commercials, influences, getting started, learning from others, passion, the desire to share, go behind the scenes on his podcasts and processes, and much more… Mentioned and Hel…

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Space Exploration, Cycling, Community, and More with Swapna Krishna 1:03:50

1+ y ago1:03:50

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Episode 127 features Swapna Krishna, a prolific science communicator who's written for Engadget and Wired, and recently just started her own YouTube channel. We discuss arriving at that channel, being interested in just some of NASA's history, going back to the Moon, the Tour de France, and much more… Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode S…

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Bridging the gap from Podcast to Running with the return of Rebecca Seidel 58:53

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Episode 126 features the return of Rebecca Seidel who's back because since her last appearance she launched a podcast and ran her first marathon! We discuss those two milestones, plus running, editing audio, reading more, finding balance, taking time to decompress and much much more … Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Abridged.xyz Rebec…

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How MovieRob Settled In His Home(land) 51:07

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Episode 125 features Movie Minute Rob! He's a movie blogger and podcaster, host of a minute-by-minute podcast, and he has returned! He's back to continue his story of emigration and then we talk about movies, blogging, podcasting, and the impact that what we put into the world can have on the world and us. We also touch on some spirituality, learni…

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How MovieRob Found His Home(land) 1:03:19

1+ y ago1:03:19

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Episode 124 features Movie Minute Rob! He's a movie blogger and podcaster, host of a minute-by-minute podcast, who also happens to be from New Jersey but lives in Israel. How did that transpire? What are the differences and similarities between both of our first experiences in the Holy Land, what happens when a place stops being a noun and starts b…

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The more things change, the more they stay the same with Danno Sullivan 1:03:24

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Episode 123 features Danno Sullivan a comedian, podcaster, musician, and long-lost Marx Brother. He's here to discuss the Ukulele, being a comedy show off, Vaudeville, being communicators and so much more… … Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode playitdailyukulele.com funnypodcast.co AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other…

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One Final Question: Volume IV 1:11:10

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Episode 122 features Kelly, Jimmy, Travis, Chris, Tony, Zapata, and my Dad. Discussing the past, the future, anxiety, technology, passion, friendships, and a few favorites from the "One Final Question" after-credits of The Palmer Files podcast. During the episode we cover: Where are you in five years? How to deal with creative anxiety? Removing a t…

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Some ABCs with Amber Naslund (Analog, Balance, & Career) 1:11:43

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Episode 121 features Amber Naslund, an entrepreneur, marketer, salesperson, writer, leader, and too many more things there isn't enough time to mention! We discuss careers and trajectories, confidence and risk, fear and opportunity, setbacks and balance, and so much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode Amber on LinkedIn Amber on Inst…

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Learning, Focus, and Storytelling with NostalgAK's James Gaddis 1:06:16

2y ago1:06:16

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Episode 120 features James Gaddis, a former journalist, currently a digital marketer of many hats, who's channeling his nostalgia and passion for storytelling on YouTube. We talk about crafting a story, being on both sides of the camera, digital marketing and change, comfort zones, snap judgments, we attempt to replace primary with firstiary and mu…

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Lawyers, Myths, and Debate with Jess Eskra 58:52

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Episode 119 features Jess Eskra, a lawyer who's in the game to help people. We talk about lawyer myths, posture, legislation, Jury duty, law school, debate, education, and much much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode AgentPalmer.com Tweets @AgentPalmer @ThePalmerFiles Other Links Finding Future Pirate Treasure in the pages of Debat…

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An Illuminating Conversation with Horror Author Katherine Silva 59:44

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Episode 118 features Katherine Silva, who is a published author, an editor-in-chief of a small press, who writes horror but with a mix of grief and existentialism, as opposed to just slash'em and bash'em. We talk about writing, getting into horror, living in Maine, process, online communities, Anthony Bourdain, the DIY nature of indies, being worka…

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Hello there - A Conversation with Obi-Wan Nickobi 1:08:51

2y ago1:08:51

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Episode 117 features Nick Schiner (aka Obi-Wan Nickobi) an educator, a maker, and a gamer, as well as a family man, who just happens to be this guy I met on the internet who turned out to be cool. We talk about meeting in a chat room, and how that's not as bad as it sounds, online communities, reading, being the family IT guy, and much much more… M…

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Left of the Dial, Talking Radio with Bill Childs 1:07:03

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Episode 116 features Bill Childs, host of the radio show Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child, who is here to discuss the importance and longevity of radio, audio, music, and so much more. Mentioned and Helpful Links from This Episode spare the rock, spoil the child AgentPalmer.com Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child on Facebook Bill Childs on BlueSky Bill …